Vestnik 2018.10.17 by SPJST

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Volume 106 Number 37

H E R A L D

★ Humanity

★ Brotherhood

October 17, 2018

ISSN —07458800

SPJST, Texans join Czechs in celebrating 100 years of independence on October 28 by Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek On October 28, 1918, the sovereign state of Czechoslovakia was established when the National Committee in Prague proclaimed independence from the Austrian Hapsburg emperors. The Czechs were supported in this move by President Woodrow Wilson, who sent a note to the Austro-Hungarian foreign minister urging that the various nationalities of the empire be allowed to determine their own political future. And thus, the First Republic came into being under the presidency of the much celebrated philosopher and statesman Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk. Despite a storied hundred years that included occupation by Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union, and the separation of the Czech Republic and Slovakia in 1993, Czech National Day — observed annually on October 28 — remains a day of celebration in the Czech Republic. In addition to observing the 100th anniversary of independence from the Aus-

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We shall always be a small minority in the world, but, when a small nation

accomplishes something with its limited means, what it achieves has an immense and exceptional value . . . It is a deliberate and discerning love of a nation that appeals to me, not the indiscriminate love that assumes everything to be right because it bears a national label. Love of one's own nation should not entail non-love of other nations. Institutions by themselves are not enough. —Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk

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tro-Hungarian Empire, 2018 is the 50th anniversary of “Prague Spring,” the period of political liberalization in Czechoslovakia which took place in 1968 during the era of its domination by the Soviet Union after World War II. Prague Spring appealed to democratic values of freedom, tolerance and sovereignty and rejected the dictates of Communism, planting the seeds for the ‘‘Velvet Revolution’’ in 1989 which resulted in the downfall of the Communist regime. The Czech Republic is also observing

25 years as a sovereign nation in 2018 following the peaceful separation of the Czech Republic and Slovakia and the formation of the new Czech state on January 1, 1993. As an emerging nation on the world stage, one of the early objectives of the Czech Republic’s foreign policy was to join the Euro-Atlantic security community and become a full NATO member. This goal was realized when the Czech Republic joined NATO on March 12, 1999. Correspondingly, the Czech Republic, which has long shared European civilization and cultural values, became a member of the European Union on May 1, 2004. In 2018, relations between the Czech Republic and the United States of America are excellent. The long friendship of the United States and the Czech Republic is cemented by the millions of Americans Continued on Page 20.

Rain can’t stop cookers at 18th Annual SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Cook-off

Lodge 29, Taylor member Nancy Bigon helps prepare the entries for judging.

For the second consecutive weekend, rain drenched Taylor, but it did not wash away cookers for the 18th annual SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Barbecue Cook-Off on Saturday, September 29. Despite the weather, 74 teams from all across the state competed in the cook-off. This year, the fifth Taylor BBQ Legend Award was presented to Irene Michna of Taylor. Michna and her family have been involved in cook-offs in Taylor for many years. The award is given to someone who has been influential in the barbecue

by Jason Hennington • Taylor Press community in the Taylor area. The More cook-off pictures award is presented on behalf of Taylor on pages 7 to 9. SPJST, Taylor Chamber of Commerce, Taylor Rodeo Association, and Taylor International BBQ. Members of SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor thanked all of the cookers and judges for weathering the elements to make the cook-off a success. Lodge 29 Youth Club also held a silent auction inside the hall on Saturday. Proceeds from the auction will go towards adopting needy families in the Cook-Off Chairman Jesse Pospisil proudly displays the trophies the awards ceremony. Jesse and member Frankie PusteTaylor community during Christmas. before jovsky, not pictured, constructed the wood part for the top 10 —SPJST— trophies, and they also made the other 54 awards.

N N N N N N N N Inside This Week’s Věstník N N N N N N N N Interest Rates.......................................3 Important Dates ...................................3 District News .......................................4 Recipe...................................................5 Lodge Section......................................6 Youth Section.....................................16

In Memoriam ......................................16 Death Claims......................................17 Czech Culture ....................................18 Czech Heritage Contests .............21,24 Advertisements .................................21 Lodge Calendar .................................22

Scenes from Lodge 47 Seaton Outdoor Extravaganza

Lodge 13 Dime Box hosts successful casino night Page 6

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Lodge 142 Houston honors Alice Jochen for 39 years of service Page 13

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ˇ ´ VESTNIK SPJST HOME OFFICE PO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 800-727-7578 • 254-773-1575 Fax: 254-774-7447 www.spjst.org VĚSTNÍK EDITOR/ DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION MELANIE ZAVODNY, FIC 254-773-1575 (ext. 122) • Mobile: 254-534-0807 VĚSTNÍK Fax: 254-773-8087 email: vestnik@spjst.org or melaniez@usa.com SUPREME LODGE PRESIDENT BRIAN VANICEK, FIC 254-773-1575 (ext. 139) • Mobile: 254-534-2902 email: vanicek@spjst.com VICE PRESIDENT HIRAM DIXON, FICF, LUTCF, CFFM 254-773-1575 (ext. 240) • Mobile: 254-231-7722 email: hiramd@spjst.com CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER LEONARD D. MIKESKA, FIC 254-773-1575 (ext. 149) Mobile: 254-721-4739 • Home: 254-778-3720 email: leonardm@spjst.com DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES ROY VAJDAK 254-773-1575 (ext. 142) • email: royv@spjst.com DISTRICT ONE DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN DONNIE VICTORICK, FIC, CFFM PO 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 PO 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 Mobile: 830-391-3375 OPERATIONS MANAGER/ MARKETING MANAGER RICHARD A. HRBACEK 254-773-1575 (ext. 246) • richardh@spjst.com REGIONAL GENERAL AGENTS DISTRICT ONE - Jim Schroeder, LUTCF 936-661-2294 • jschroeder55@suddenlink.net DISTRICT TWO - Chris Waggoner 512-431-8355 • cwaggoner01@outlook.com DISTRICT THREE - Philip (Phil) McBee, FICF, CFFM 325-647-1949 • Fax: 325-784-7448 mcbeephilip@gmail.com DISTRICT FOUR - Bobby Davis, FICF, CFFM 325-450-3748 • Fax: 325-657-2003 bgdsr2428@aol.com DISTRICT FIVE - Delisle Doherty 832-232-2049 • email: delisled@sbcglobal.net DISTRICT SIX - Carolina Covarrubia 281-779-9956 • covarrubia.carolina@yahoo.com DISTRICT SEVEN - Armando Perez, LUTCF 361-425-5543 • asperez6040@hotmail.com

CAMP KUBENA • 2001 Waldeck Rd • Ledbetter, TX Jeb Lapeyrolerie, Executive Director

979-249-5674 • jebL@campkubena.com

HUMAN RESOURCES LYNETTE TALASEK 254-773-1575 (ext. 146) • email: lynettet@spjst.com

Editor’s Note

Happy Czech Heritage Month! Find the Czech images for a chance to win a prize!

STATE FRATERNAL DIRECTOR FRANK HORAK Office: 254-773-1575 (ext. 177) • Mobile: 254-534-0681 email: frankh@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 - Mary Steinman, 1136 Westgrove Dr, Saginaw, Texas 76179-3463 - 817-731-2580 - appamary@sbcglobal.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 - April Howard, 2908 Oakdell Trl, New Braunfels, Texas 78130 - 830-624-9242 - aprhoward@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, PO 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 - 254-744-8973 - mlgaller54@gmail.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 Street, 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 - 832-694-8762 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

s you look through the pages of this week’s Vestnik, enjoy a hunt for 10 small Czech images hidden throughout the issue! Then, visit www.spjst.org (under “News”) and complete the form online for a chance to win a Czech-themed prize. You can also complete the form on page 21 of this week’s Vestnik and mail, fax, or email it to us. All entries received by Wednesday, October 24 at 5 p.m. will go into a drawing for several prizes. Some of the prizes include a small desktop flag trio (Texas, US, Czech) set, lace doily handmade in the Czech Republic, Czech/Slovak family tree fun book, and Czech ABCs book. Don’t miss out . . . enter today! Thank you for subscribing to the Vestnik and for reading the Vestnik each week. We appreciate our loyal supporters. Happy Czech Heritage Month from the Vestnik! More Czech Proverbs Czechs love using proverbs. Many people claim that proverbs tell you much about a country’s values and habits. Enjoy these Czech proverbs from myczechrepublic.com.

Kdo hledá, najde. He who looks, finds. Když kocour není doma, myši mají pré. When the cat is not home, the mice have a party. Mluviti stříbro, mlčeti zlato. Speaking is silver, silence is gold. Opakování matka moudrosti. Repetition is the mother of wisdom. Sincere Sympathy We send our heartfelt sympathy to District Two Director Jesse Pospisil and his wife Linda. Linda’s sister Judith Tallas Pasemann, age 74, passed away on October 6 in Tomball. Judith was a member of Lodge 29, Taylor. Funeral service was held Saturday, October 13 at Salem Lutheran Church in Tomball. Our thoughts and prayers are with Linda, Jesse, and their family.

Vestnik Dates and Deadlines Please note that the Vestnik deadline is at 12 noon on Wednesdays, unless otherwise noted. October 24 Věstník deadline is Wed., Oct. 17 at 12 noon

Trpělivost růže přináší. Patience brings roses.

October 31 Věstník deadline is Wed., Oct. 24 at 12 noon

V noci každá kočka černá. Every cat is black at night.

November 7 Věstník deadline is Wed., Oct. 31 at 12 noon

Dvakrát měř, jednou řež. Measure twice, cut once.

November 14 Věstník deadline is Wed., Nov. 7 at 12 noon

Hněv je špatný rádce. Anger is a bad advisor.

No November 21 Věstník published. —SPJST—

VĚSTNÍK, (USPS 658480) is published weekly except as announced in advance 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 Věstník 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 Director of Accounting/ITS Roy Vajdak, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.

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Readers Write S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living in Taylor seeks volunteers for activities We are in need of volunteers to assist with activities at S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living (Skilled Nursing Home) in Taylor. We are asking for people to come and play dominoes, do puzzles, color, etc. on Saturdays or during the week for a couple

of hours. If you or your lodge members are interested in assisting, please call me at 512-352-6337 or send an email to activities@spjstseniorliving.com. We will greatly appreciate the help. Sincerely, Tara Schlesinger Activity Director S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living —SPJST—

4 SPJST Family Fun 4 and Important Dates

Oct. 16-17 October 20 October 20 October 20 October 20 October 21 October 21 October 21 October 21 October 27 October 28 Nov. 3 Nov. 12 Nov. 17 Nov. 18 Nov. 18 Nov. 18 Nov. 22-23 Nov. 22 Dec. 1 Dec. 1

Number in ( ) denotes district location. SPJST Supreme Lodge Meeting SPJST Home Office, Temple (2) District Five Fall Fun Day • Lodge 88, Houston (5) Lodge 48, Beyersville Progressive 42 Tournament (2) Lodge 88, Houston: CzechFest in the Heights! (5) Lodge 88, Houston Halloween Party (5) District One Fall Fun Day • Lodge 17, New Tabor (1) District One Youth Trunk-or-Treat Lodge 17, New Tabor (1) District Seven Fall Fun Day Lodge 79, Corpus Christi (7) Lodge 133, San Antonio Thanksgiving Luncheon Good Shepherd Activity Center, San Antonio (7) Lodge 202, Jourdanton Youth Club Halloween Party District Three Fall Fun Day/Heritage Day Sokol Hall, Dallas (3) Lodge 47, Seaton Community-Wide Outdoor Sale (2) SPJST Home Office Closed: Veterans Day Holiday Lodge 142, Houston Youth Club hosts SPJST Float Tomball Holiday Parade (5) Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Thanksgiving and Veterans Day Lunch Lodge 92, Fort Worth hosts SPJST Float Fort Worth Parade of Lights (3) Lodge 154, Fort Worth hosts SPJST Float Fort Worth Parade of Lights (3) SPJST Home Office Closed: Thanksgiving Holidays Lodge 47, Seaton Thanksgiving Lunch Meal (2) District Four Youth hosts SPJST Float San Angelo Christmas Parade (4) Lodge 18, Elgin hosts SPJST Float Elgin Christmas Parade (2)

SPJST INTEREST RATES . . . 08/01/2018 - 10/31/2018 SPJST Commercial Property Information Call the SPJST Home Office 800-727-7578 for information.

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%

Annuities Annuity 5 (plans 8032-8039 with a 1.50% guaranteed rate) Credited Rate: 3.00%

Whole Life/ Universal Life 3 (plans 1223-1232 with a guaranteed rate of 2.50%) Credited Rate: 3.50%

Annuity New 5 Year (plans 8040-8041 with a 1.50% guaranteed rate) Credited Rate: 3.00%

Decorum at SPJST Lodge Meetings

Meetings are an important part of SPJST’s business and social planning. In conducting the business of our Society, it’s important to show respect — to each other and to the fraternal ideals we seek to advance. The following is a suggested guideline to some of the things we can do to ensure that our lodge meetings provide an inviting platform for members to exchange their views and achieve solutions benefitting the lodge and organization.

• Come to the meeting with a positive attitude. • Treat members with respect before, during and after the lodge meeting. • Be prompt in arriving to the meeting and turn cell phones off or to vibrate. • If you must take urgent calls on the cell phone, please take your conversation outside. • Maintain your dignity and present yourself in a positive manner. • Have a strong agenda. This is part of being prepared. The President should have a good, strong agenda so that he or she can stay on track. If discussion gets off tracks, it is up to the President to get back on track. • Talk one at a time, waiting to be recognized by the President. • Limit side conversations. • Be patient when listening to others speak and do not interrupt them. • Members need to stay on the topic being discussed. • When a topic or agenda item has been discussed fully, do not bring the same subject back up. • Don't make threats or rude comments. • Address any concerns about the discussion or the meeting with the President. It is the President’s job to keep the meeting on course and to keep order. • Be respectful of other people's ideas or situations when they talk. • A disruptive and/or intoxicated member has to be handled gently to avoid more disruption. A good way to deal with this to avoid the escalation of such behavior is for a couple of members to speak with the offending person privately and let him or her know that the behavior is unacceptable, since it is disrupting the meeting. If this proves to be ineffective, it may be necessary for the offended party(ies) to file a grievance as outlined in the SPJST By-Laws. • The lodge shall comply with all local, county or state laws governing smoking. If smoking is lawful, the lodge shall adopt rules and regulations regarding smoking during meetings and social functions. The rules and regulations governing smoking shall be considerate of all members and provide smoke free areas. It is recommended that smoking be prohibited during all meal functions.

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District One Fall Fun Day this Sunday at Lodge 17, New Tabor District One Fall Fun Day will be held at Lodge 17, New Tabor on Sunday, October 21, 2018. Christmas ornament contest registration will begin at 2:45 p.m. and continue until 3:15 p.m. Trunk-or-treat will begin at 3 p.m. We will also have bingo. Youth are encouraged to wear their Halloween cos-

tume. A fried chicken dinner will be served beginning at 5 p.m. Please come out and enjoy the festivities. Fraternally, Sharon Russell District One Youth Counselor —SPJST—

11 a.m. Adjourn Meeting 2:30 to 2:45 p.m. Contest Winners and Basket Drawing Time to be determined Kolache Eating Contest, sponsored by SPJST Home Office District will provide a $7.50 food ticket for members that donate seven canned goods. No expired canned goods, please. Your meal ticket of $7.50 provided by the district can go towards the Czech meal of pork, sausage, dumplings, sauerkraut, green beans, and salad for $15 per plate and served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be other food choices available. Kolaches, strudel, tea, and coffee will also be available for purchase. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Celebrate Heritage Day Program Opening Ceremonies with Dallas Czech Orchestra 3 to 6 p.m. Music by Jodie Mikula Band

District Three Fall Meeting Agenda Sunday, October 28, 2018 • Sokol Dallas 7448 Greenville Avenue • Dallas, Texas 75231 Hosted by Lodge 6, Cottonwood

Directions to Sokol Hall at 7448 Greenville Avenue in Dallas, Texas 75231—Take Interstate 75 (I-45) North Central Expressway. Exit at Walnut Hill Lane. Turn right on Walnut Hill Lane. After you cross Greenville Avenue, start looking on the right for a small, hand-painted red and white “Sokol Gymnastics” sign. Turn right into the driveway. You will see the building on the left. —SPJST—

Director John Engelke (66) • Officers - President Selby Holder (6) First Vice President Lesli Milan (154) • Second Vice President John Vrla (130) Secretary Karen Hykel (6) • Treasurer/District Youth Counselor Mary Steinman (154) Fraternal Activities Coordinator Vicki Sims (84) • Assistant DYC Appa Burcie (154)

9:30 a.m. Arrival time and doors will open for SPJST members. 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Registration for meeting. Youth and adult Christmas ornament contest registration - Please contact Vicki Sims or a youth leader. If you have questions, please contact youth leaders. We encourage you to wear your Czech kroj to earn free admission and prize drawing tickets. District Three will pay for member’s admission/entry into the festival. Each lodge is asked to bring two - $25 gift baskets or gift cards. 10:30 a.m. Call to Order ...........................................................................President Selby Holder Welcome.....................................................................Lodge 6, Brother Selby Holder Home Office Report .....................................................Roy Vajdak and Frank Horak Response .................................................................................President Selby Holder Approval of Minutes...............................................................Secretary Karen Hykel Treasurer’s Report...............................................................Treasurer Mary Steinman Site Selection: Spring Meeting - Sunday, April 28, 2019 (no host) District Three YAD - Saturday, July 20, 2019 (tentatively Lodge 183, Arlington) Fall Meeting - Sunday, October 27, 2019 (no host) Spring Meeting - Sunday, April 26, 2020 (no host) District Three YAD - Sunday, June 28, 2020 (no host) Fall Meeting - Sunday, October 25, 2020 (no host) *Host lodges are needed for upcoming events. Please contact District Three President Selby Holder or District Three Director John Engelke if interested.

District Five Fall Family Fun Day this Saturday at Lodge 88, Houston Dear District Five Lodges/Members, This year’s District Five Fall Family Fun Day will be combined with SPJST Lodge 88, Houston’s CzechFest in the Heights 2018 on Saturday, October 20. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Be prepared to have fun while meeting other members of SPJST throughout District Five as well as visitors from around the Houston metro area. Admission is free of charge for children ages 17 and under; $7 for adults (District Five members), and $4 for ages 65-plus (District Five members). The admission fee will get you access to the grounds, Slovacek sausage and sauerkraut with bread served at 4 p.m., live entertainment - Lodge 88 Czech Orchestra and Chorus, Adrian’s Fault, and Al Sulak and The Country Sounds with the following activities held in the backyard: pumpkin photo booth, pumpkin relays - maybe even potato sack, pumpkin decorating, miscellaneous games including soccer/kickball/volleyball, cornhole, horseshoes, face painting, scavenger hunt, two bounce houses, and coloring stations. Plus, there will be a parade of kroj to kick off the dance and a kolache eating contest.

Cash bars will be available both inside and outside, and food trucks will be on site for you to enjoy lunch to tide you over until the sausage and sauerkraut is served at 4 p.m. District Five Youth will also host their annual Christmas ornament contest with registration from noon to 2 p.m. Judging will start at 2:15 p.m. with the announcement of winners during a band intermission. Please follow the rules of the contest in your youth handbook. This year’s live bands will be Al Sulak and The Country Sounds (country/western, Czech polkas, waltzes), and they will perform at 2 p.m. inside the ballroom. Adrian’s Fault (classic rock cover band) will perform at 3 p.m. in the newly renovated Lodge 88 Gazebo. Bring your chairs for extra seating if you’d like. I look forward to seeing everyone this Saturday, October 20 at SPJST Lodge 88, 1435 Beall Street, Houston, Texas 77008 Fraternally, Ashley Victorick District Five President —SPJST—

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District Seven Fall Meeting Agenda Sunday, October 21, 2018 • Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Sokol Hall • 5502 Kostoryz Road • Corpus Christi, 78415 10 to 10:30 a.m. Registration for Contests and Door Prizes Complimentary refreshments provided by Lodge 79, Corpus Christi 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. District Meeting...........................................................District President Donnie Howard Posting of Colors/Pledge of Allegiance.......................................................District Youth Welcome......................................................................Lodge 79 President Mark Rebecek Roll Call of Officers and Lodges....................................District Secretary Wendy Pruski Brief Reports ..............................................Supreme Lodge Vice President Hiram Dixon District Director ................................................................................................Bob Bayer State Fraternal Director ..................................................................................Frank Horak Introduce District Royalty...................................District Youth Counselor April Howard Announcements Spring 2019 Meeting Host - Lodge to be selected at the meeting.

Quicks Breads (ages 16 and over) Quick breads must be made from scratch and on a disposable plate. Recipe must be submitted. Quick breads will be donated to the silent auction. Kolaches (ages 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 16 and over) - Entry must be made entirely by hand and must be made by the person entering. Needle-

work includes embroidery, crochet, knitting, needlepoint, and cross-stitch, and must be made during the past year. Youth Club Prize Drawing The District Seven Youth Club will be having a prize drawing at the meeting. Each youth club is asked to donate a prize. After lunch, the youth will have an organized activity. Your attendance and support at the District Seven Fall Fun Day will be appreciated. Fraternally, Wendy Pruski District Seven Secretary —SPJST—

11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dominoes, Bunco 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. Meal - Barbecue Plate with Beef and Sausage - $4

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1 to 2:45 p.m. Cornhole Tournament; youth will have a planned activity 3 p.m. Contest Winners Announced Split-the-Pot, Silent Auction, District Youth Prize Drawing

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Door prizes will be given throughout the day. Adjourn. Please refer to accompanying article which notes ordering of plates, contests, etc. Fraternally, Wendy Pruski, District Seven Secretary —SPJST—

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District Seven Family Fun Day this Sunday at Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Lodge 79, Corpus Christi will host the District Seven Family Fun Day on Sunday, October 21, 2018, at the lodge hall at 5502 Kostoryz Road in Corpus Christi, Texas 78415. Registration for the contests and door prizes is from 10 to 10:30 a.m. followed by a brief business meeting. Lodge 79 will provide a complimentary brunch and drinks. Each lodge is asked to bring its lodge banner. Lunch A barbecue beef and sausage plate will be served for $4. To order plates, members are asked to notify their lodge secretary by October 12. 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 Hog-

gard, 14 Dallari Court, San Antonio, Texas 78216. Deadline to send a check is October 5. Lodges will be recognized for their donations. Members are asked to bring items for the silent auction to benefit the District Seven Youth Fund. The district is collecting old eyeglasses and cases and aluminum can tabs. These items may be brought to the district meeting. Contests Christmas Ornament (youth members only) The following contests will be held for members and non-members: Bunco Dominoes (ages 16 and over) Cornhole (ages 16 and over)

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wjyb Good Eats byjw George Bush Apple Crisp Annie Michalsky Lodge 91, San Jacinto 4 cups peeled, sliced tart apples, such as Granny Smith 1/4 cup orange juice 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup sifted flour 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/3 cup butter 2/3 cup chopped pecans, optional

Place apples into a buttered baking dish that is about 9 inches square. Pour orange juice over them. Mix flour, sugar, and butter until crumbly. Stir in the spices and nuts. Sprinkle over the apples. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes until apples are tender and topping is crisp. Let cool or serve hot with some ice cream on top. —SPJST— WANTED: Your Recipes! Please send your favorite recipe email: melaniez@spjst.com mail: SPJST Věstník Editor Melanie PO Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503

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SPJST Lodge Section The deadline for all Věstník items is 12 noon the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to:

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

Questions? Call 800-727-7578

Lodge 24, Cyclone plans New Year’s Eve dance with Jerry Haisler Lodge 24, Cyclone met at Flag Hall after a half inch rain. The meeting was called to order on Monday, October 8, 2018, by President Daniel Wilde at 7:10 p.m. He led the Pledge of Allegiance and a silent prayer for our deceased members and armed forces. There were no minutes as our September meeting was at Oscar Store. Linda Wilde gave the treasurer’s report. There will be a TABC audit on a heldhand device soon. Brenda Maddux gave the FAC report and the hall report. Mark Maddux gave the bar report. The 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive is underway. October is Czech Heritage Month in Texas. One celebration will be in La Grange on October 20 and will honor The Vrazels’ Polka Band. 2019 SPJST State Tournaments will be held at the SPJST Home Office in Temple. They will be January 12 - 42 Progressive; February 2 - tarok; March 2 - straight dominoes; and April 6 - regular 42 dominoes. Scholarship applications are now available until the end of January. Check the qualifications. The youth leader can give you the details. Upcoming Dances We took an advertisement out in Texas Polka News for our dance with Jerry Haisler on New Year’s Eve. We will also have the Red Ravens on February 16, and Ted Lange and Mollie B on March 16. Tickets will be on sale on December 15. We were saddened by the passing of Andrew Joe Pechal and Annette R. Wolfe. Our condolences go to their families. We extended an invitation to All Around Czechs for November 3 or November 10.

Email: vestnik@spjst.org Christmas Party—December 10 The Christmas party will be at Oscar Store on Monday, December 10. A specific meal will be ordered. Pivo to your account. Margaret Mikeska had a birthday on September 24, Michael Hoelscher had his 16th birthday on September 23, and Alice Hoelscher had a birthday on September 19. October birthdays are being celebrated by Carl Macek, Bobby Hoelscher, and Melanie Zavodny. Robert and Barbara Macek celebrated 48 years together on October 3, and Brenda and Mark Maddux will be married 26 years on October 24. We received a thank you card from Seth Ray. The lodge appreciates the yeoman job that Jason Hoelscher and Brenda and Mark Maddux do to keep our hall running. The management fund was replenished with funds north of 8K. For the Lodge, Bobby Hoelscher, Reporter —SPJST—

past members and the ones on the sick list. Helen Kelner read the minutes of the June 3 meeting. Minutes were approved. Then Treasurer Anton Kelner gave reports for June, July, and August. With the annuity ok’d, the treasurer’s report was approved. Helen next reported on information received from the Home Office on new members. Next, Glenn Kaminsky handed out letters the Home Office put together on the sale of our lot. Director Kaspar and he reported on the procedures needed to be taken. Letters need to be sent to all members in the lodge and a notice must be put in the Věstník. Members present all agreed to sell the lot and portable building. Reason for selling is the cost of upkeep. The lodge will hold a special meeting to vote on the sale of the property on October 28 at 2 p.m. The interested parties will bid on the lot with a sealed bid if vote to sell passes. A special meeting will be held in November to open bids. The December meeting will be held on the 9th with election of officers and donation choices. Director Kaspar gave a report on new sales agents for District Six and presented Linda Bratina her Fraternalist of the Year medal for 2017. The District Six fall social will be Sunday, October 14 in Taiton with Wharton County Czech Heritage Soci-

Lodge 13, Dime Box hosts successful casino night

Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard reports on September meeting Dear Readers, Members of Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard met for its quarterly meeting on Sunday, September 9, 2018, at 12 noon in Wharton County Library meeting room in East Bernard, Texas. All officers were present, and members welcomed District Six Director Karen Kaspar. Everyone said the Pledge of Allegiance. Glenn Kaminsky said grace, and the meeting recessed for the meal and social. When the meeting resumed, Glenn asked for a moment of silent prayer for

Lodge 13, Dime Box hosted its annual casino night on Saturday, September 22, 2018, and it was a big success. The lodge reports that everyone had a lot of fun. The winner of the $1,000 travel voucher was Gordon Lehmann. Presenting the voucher is LaDonna Jatzlau.

ety starting at 11 a.m. Birthdays for August were Barbara Tihacek and Anton Kelner. Door prizes were given. The next quarterly meeting will be Sunday, December 9 at 12 noon. Thanks to Glenn for going to get the food for the meal and to Linda for getting dessert and tea. Helen Kelner Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 28, East Bernard to discuss selling property at Oct. 28 meeting Dear Members of SPJST Lodge 28, East Bernard, The officers and members attending Lodge 28 meetings in recent months have discussed selling the property that is owned by Lodge 28, East Bernard. The dimensions of the property are 50 feet wide and 100 feet deep — or 0.1148 acre. The lot is located on Leveridge Street. There is a 288 square-foot portable building on the property that would also be sold with the property. The lot has not been utilized by the lodge in numerous years and property maintenance is the reason for wanting to sell the property. The property would be listed for sale necessitating sealed bids from interested entities. In accordance with the Supreme Lodge operational procedures, a meeting will be held to discuss, consider, and vote on the proposed sale. This will be a key agenda item at the meeting of Lodge 28, East Bernard to be held on Sunday, October 28 at 2 p.m. at Wharton County Library, located at 746 Clubside Drive in East Bernard. In order to vote on this proposed transaction, it will be necessary for you to be in attendance at the meeting. The Supreme Lodge operational procedures does not allow absentee voting or voting by proxy. In the event the members vote to sell or not sell, this would be an opportune time to discuss the future of Lodge 28 in East Bernard. Thank you for your attention. Fraternally, Glenn Kaminsky, President —SPJST—

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18th Annual SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Barbecue Cook-Off Saturday, September 29, 2018 • SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor

Best Rig

Master Cooks

2018 SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Barbecue Cook-Off Results Master Cook 1st - Nazarene BBQ Team Norm Ebeling, Georgetown 2nd - Bud Bro’s Brian Tyree, Taylor 3rd - Dirty BBQ Catering #1 Matt Perez, Granger Best Rig Ste-V-Ray BBQ Raymond Reyes, Hutto Brisket 1st - Bad Boyz BBQ Sean Leschber, Taylor 2nd - Your Boring Friends Norman Frey, Taylor 3rd - Tuffy’s Gene Shaw, Taylor 4th - Bud Bro’s Brian Tyree, Taylor 5th - Real Men of Genius #2 Glen Tharp, Taylor 6th - Q-N-Broz Glen Pavel, Temple 7th - CTBA Outlaws Charlie Shirley, Rogers

8th - Hot Czech Jerry Kopriva, Troy 9th - Dirty BBQ #1 Matt Perez, Granger 10th - Dirty BBQ #2 Daniel Perez, Granger Pork Ribs 1st - Dirty BBQ #1 Matt Perez, Granger 2nd - Nazarene BBQ Team Norm Ebeling, Georgetown 3rd - Stokin It Up James Stokes, Taylor 4th - Dirty BBQ #2 Daniel Perez, Granger 5th - Longhorn Cookers Richard Hykel, Troy 6th - Fat Coyote Sean Miller, Austin 7th - Hawg Knuckle Thomas Ramirez, Thorndale 8th - Czexicans Terry Skrhak, Taylor 9th - Bar B Q Bandits Leo Makovy, Temple 10th - Bad Boyz Sean Leschber, Taylor

Chicken 1st - Nazarene BBQ Team Norm Ebeling, Georgetown 2nd - Serious Smoke Syrissa Dominguez, Taylor 3rd - Bud Bro’s Brian Tyree, Taylor 4th - Patin Construction #2 John Glenn, Thorndale 5th - Pork Stars Danny Miller, Granger 6th - Love, Peace, BBQ Cassie Leschber, Taylor 7th - Burn Unit Shane Hill, Austin 8th - Smoking Bohemians #2 Jeff Stork, Taylor 9th - Your Boring Friends Norman Frey, Taylor 10th - Post Oak Cookers Jamie Beran, Thorndale Jackpot Beans 1st - Hywind Yella Catters Clayton Loeve, Granger 2nd - S-Moe-Kin-ator’s John Guerrero, Round Rock

LEFT PHOTO: Cook-Off Chairman Jesse Pospisil, right, presents the Taylor Barbecue Legend award to Irene Michna. Pictured with her are Erwin

3rd - Bar B Q Bandits Leo Makovy, Temple 4th - Old Style BBQ Adolph Grieger, Taylor 5th - Patin Construction #2 John Glenn, Thorndale 6th - Money Pit Steve Vrabel, Granger 7th - Bud Bro’s Brian Tyree, Taylor 8th - Old Style BBQ Adolph Grieger, Taylor 9th - Blazing Mavericks James Hendrix, Taylor 10th - Water Boys Tim Crisp, Taylor Jackpot Cook’s Choice 1st - Break Time Rick Hernandez, Temple 2nd - Coupland Kountry Klub Wayne Ging, Jr., Coupland 3rd -Boozin Bohemians Justin Knapek, Taylor 4th - Bad Boyz BBQ Sean Leschber, Taylor 5th - Burn Unit Shane Hill, Austin

6th - Texas 1uan & Only BBQ Johnny Joseph Guerrero, Taylor 7th - Hawg Knuckle Thomas Ramirez, Thorndale 8th - Post Oak Cookers Jamie Beran, Thorndale 9th - Old Style BBQ Adolph Grieger, Taylor 10th - Patin Construction #1 Brian Fisher, Thorndale Jackpot Pork Butt 1st - Dirty BBQ #1 Matt Perez, Granger 2nd - Under the Influence Doug Weise, Taylor Hank Smith, Elgin 3rd - Bud Bro’s Brian Tyree, Taylor 4th - Love, Peace, BBQ Cassie Leschber, Taylor 5th - Czexicans Terry Skrhak, Taylor 6th - Bad Boyz BBQ Sean Leschber, Taylor 7th - Smoking Bohemians #2 Jeff Stork, Taylor

8th - Show Us Your Pits Mark Paulsen, Taylor 9th - Boozin Bohemians Justin Knapek, Taylor 10th - Hawg Knuckle Thomas Ramirez, Thorndale Raffle Prizes 1st - Mary Calabretta 2nd - Sabrina Schmidt 3rd - Steve Reyes, Jr. 4th - Irene Michna * Irene Michna * Taylor Barbecue Legend Award Presented in Memory of Rudy Mikeska

Stauffer, left, and her son Ronnie Michna. RIGHT PHOTO: Irene, center, is congratulated by her family and some of her supporters.

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18th Annual SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Barbecue Cook-Off Saturday, September 29, 2018 • SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor

Brisket Winners

Pork Ribs Winners

Chicken Winners

Jackpot Beans Winners

Jackpot Cook’s Choice Winners

Jackpot Pork Butt Winners

LEFT PHOTO: Judging and kitchen crew. RIGHT PHOTO: Judges are hard at work. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Jeana Matetzschk, left, and Cindy Buzan sign in judges. BELOW CENTER PHOTO: Leonard Kaderka, Barbara Ny-

grin, center, and Mary Jane Pustejovsky sell tickets, tee-shirts, and koozies. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: From left are Cristy Girod, Linda Pospisil, and Tammy Cannon . . . enjoying pizza while tabulating at the cook-off.

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18th Annual SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Barbecue Cook-Off Saturday, September 29, 2018 • SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor

District Two Queen Brooke Newsom and her mother Michelle, both of Lodge 48, Beyersville, sample cook-off leftovers. LEFT PHOTOS: Outside and inside scenes from the 18th Annual SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Barbecue Cook-Off. LEFT PHOTO: Edwin Vasicek, left, of Lodge 47, Seaton and Michael Galler of Lodge 66, Waco visit the cook-off. RIGHT: Lodge 29 volunteer Frankie Pustejovsky waits for his niece to finish judging. FAR RIGHT PHOTO: Judges sample the cook-off entries.

LEFT PHOTO: The Kaderka boys! CENTER PHOTO: Sampling the entries are, left to right, Jesse Pospisil, SPJST Vice President Hiram Dixon, and Frankie Pustejovsky. RIGHT PHOTO: Left to right are Wayne, Donna, Ruth, and LeeRoy Hanusch. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: From left are Jonathan

Ramirez, Monica Stojanik, Leonard Stojanik, and Irene Stojanik. BELOW CENTER PHOTO: Left to right, Amanda, Megan, and Janice wait for next set of cook-off judges. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Mike and Tammy Cannon, center, visit at the cook-off.

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Lodge 47, Seaton offers outdoor sale spaces to community on Saturday, Nov. 3 Ready to clean your house/yard and get rid of stuff that you no longer use or don’t have a place for? Why not make some extra cash for the holidays? Join us for a community-wide outdoor sale on Saturday, November 3, 2018, at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall. The sale will be held from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The pavilion and the east side of the parking lot will be available for you to set up. The cost is $10 per spot. You may bring your own tables, or we will we have tables for a charge of $5 (limited tables available). All items must be cleared and off the premises by 2:15 p.m. This is a great day for coming out to Seaton Star Hall . . . not only to make some extra cash, but also to look around and shop. There is normally a heavy traffic flow on Highway 53 on this day as this is the same weekend as Rosebud’s 100-plus garage sales, and Seaton Star Hall is located right on Highway 53. If you are interested, please call or email Patsy Koslovsky to reserve your spot. We hope to hear from you and see you on November 3! Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky Secretary/Reporter 254-718-1606 patsyk2011@yahoo.com —SPJST—

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Lodge 47, Seaton plans November 22 Thanksgiving lunch The thought of no stress or mess in the kitchen is something to truly be thankful for! Make plans to spend your Thanksgiving lunch at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall sitting back, relaxing, and enjoying a delicious meal. Lodge 47, Seaton will host a Thanksgiving lunch meal on Thursday, November 22, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The menu will be turkey, ham, dressing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, rolls, iced tea, and homemade dessert. The cost is $15 for adults and $8 for kids age 12 and under. Seaton Star Hall is located at 10842 State Highway 53, which is about seven miles east of Temple. For more information or questions, contact Edwin Pechal 254-721-2887, Brandon Bartek 254-624-4119, or Patsy Koslovsky 254-718-1606. —SPJST—

Lodge 48, Beyersville to host Progressive 42 Tournament this Saturday, Oct. 20 SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville will host a Progressive 42 Tournament this Saturday, October 20, 2018. Registration fee is $10 and includes a noon meal, snacks, and prizes. Please pre-register to

Lodge 25, Ennis celebrates member birthdays Lodge 25, Ennis’ monthly potluck and member’s birthday celebration was held Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Honorees in attendance were, front, Margaret Krajca. BACK: Jeff Mraz, Kathy Trojacek, David Puente, and Don Wesley.

Lodge 13, Dime Box participates in Black Bridge Festival Parade

Lodge 13, Dime Box hosted the SPJST Float in the Black Bridge Festival Parade on Saturday afternoon, October 6, 2018.

help us determine the food needs. Play begins at 9:15 a.m. and should end around 4 p.m. A total of 15 games will be played. We especially invite SPJST members, but anyone over age 16 is welcome to play. You do not need a partner as everyone will draw a number and be seated accordingly. We will use SPJST rules for 42 except where progressive 42 rotation is used. To pre-register, please contact Bobby Wuensche 281-352-3517; text 281352-7815; mail - 2451 County Road 405, Taylor, Texas 76574-5421; email bobbyleewuensche@gmail.com; or contact Margie Faltesek 512-627-0685. Fraternally, Bobby Wuensche —SPJST—

Lodge 84, Dallas meets this Sunday, October 21 Dear Readers, The next meeting of Lodge 84, Dallas is this Sunday, October 21 at 2:30 p.m. at the home of Charles and Kathy Nemec, 10707 Webster Terrace, Dallas, Texas 75229. Call 214-351-4214 for directions. We will be enjoying svačina afterwards so please consider bringing a dessert to share. Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 87, Temple meets this Sunday, October 21 The next monthly meeting of Lodge 87, Temple will be this Sunday, October 21 at 2 p.m. For more information, call 254-773-2363. Fraternally, Carolyn Greene, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 88, Houston updates email list We will always use the Vestnik to communicate with our members, but there is so much going on at Lodge 88, Houston now that we want to make sure we can communicate with our members quickly and in multiple formats. We are updating our email list and want to make sure we are always connected. We may not have your email address or might have a really old one. If you haven’t been receiving email updates from us recently about Czech Beer Gardens (our most recent new activity), please visit www.lodge88.org/members and update your email address for us. It takes two minutes, and it’s the best way to stay connected about these beer gardens, dances, bingo, CzechFest, and other general lodge activities. Pokrok! Submitted by, Aaron Rigamonti Third Vice President —SPJST—

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Lodge 47, S eaton Outdoor Extravaganza Saturday, September 15, 2018 • Seaton Star Hall

photos submitted by Shannon White

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Lodge 92, Fort Worth invites all to activities Dear Members and Readers, Please join your fellow lodge members and friends for all upcoming activities at SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth - National Hall, 3316 Roberts Cut Off Road. We look forward to seeing you and enjoying these activities and events with you and your family at Lodge 92. Everyone is welcome! Tuesday, October 23—Game night at Lodge 92 at 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 6—Election Day, trustee meeting at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, November 11—Lodge 92 monthly meeting at 2 p.m. Lunch will be served. Upcoming events and rental information available from Event Manager Jon Durham 817-624-1361; or online at www.nationalhallfortworth.com. Fraternally, Angela Paprskar Casteel —SPJST—

Lodge 133 San Antonio Thanksgiving lunch this Sunday, Oct. 21 The officers of Lodge 133, San Antonio will host a Thanksgiving luncheon on Sunday October 21, 2018, at Good Shepherd Activity Center, located at 1630 Goliad Road in San Antonio. A turkey lunch with all the trimmings and dessert will be served. Registration will

VĚSTNÍK begin at 12 noon. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. Come out and enjoy a good lunch and spend time visiting your friends. A short meeting will follow. We will make plans for our Christmas party. Jarolyn Popp, President —SPJST—

Lodge 142, Houston honors longtime secretary Alice Jochen Dear Readers, The monthly meeting of SPJST Lodge 142, Houston was held Sunday, September 16, 2018, in the annex building of Lodge 88, Houston. At 1 p.m., a social and delicious meal of fried chicken and all the trimmings was served. Prayer of thanks was given. President Keith Kieschnick called the meeting to order at 2 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Karley Kieschnick. Roll call of officers showed all present except Flag Bearer Zoe Saxton and Sales Agents Connie Carter and Stacey Kellen. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Pat Schleider and President Keith presented Alice Jochen a plaque for 39 years of service as secretary of Lodge 142. A beautiful cake was served. Thank you, Alice, for your wonderful service. We had 40 members and five guests in attendance. Our guests were Carolyn Gonzalez, Meg Lauckner, Bryan Lewis, Lisa Maul, and Chris Comberrel. We had two new members - Audrea Authorlee and Natasha Monique Smith. Welcome! Secretary Elizabeth Hermis read the August minutes. A motion was made and seconded with corrections to accept the minutes as read. Financial Secretary/ Treasurer Mary Ann read the August fi-

nancials. FAC Pat Schleider reported on District Five Fall Family Day on October 20, state tournaments to held in Temple, Grandparents Day, 2019 Calendars - information for the calendar to be sent in by October 1, scholarship application deadline is February 1, and additional discussion on reporting FAC hours. Youth Leader Catherine Manchack reported 15 youth members and guests Liv Bayless and Jade Caffey at their August 19 meeting. The youth club discussed Grandparents Day, youth camp, and Corpus Christi prize winners. They are going to have a car wash and will support Conroe Animal Rescue Shelter as a charity project. Christmas ornament contest will be held at District Five Fall Fun Day on October 20. They also discussed General and Technical Scholarships and Leadership Grants. President Keith excused Catherine and the youth to attend their youth club meeting at this time. We had no old business. Under new business, Rules and Regulations Committee members elected were Keith Kieschnick, Mary Ann Kieschnick, Dennis Hermis, Debra Ngo, and Kerry Herrington. Remuneration Committee members elected were Keith Kieschnick, Mary Ann Kieschnick, Pat Schleider, J.R. Coleman, and Kerry Herrington. Sick Committee - Mary Ann’s surgery went well. Rosie Malota, Bill Gaddy, and Emil Kutra are doing well also. Anniversaries - Dennis and Elizabeth Hermis celebrated 44 years on September 21, and Karen and Jim Owens celebrated 30 years on September 10. Birthday celebrant was Taylor Maul who turned 10 years old on September 17. Prizes for oldest male member present was Steve Roznovsky. Oldest female member present was Karen Owens, and

youngest youth present was Embry Butera. Door prizes were awarded. Capsule drawing went unclaimed. Not present were Josh Wishnoski, Shirley Montoya, Crystal McClelland, Vincent Voytek, and Angeline Schlihab. The meeting adjourned at 3:05 p.m. Next Meeting—October 21 The next meeting will be Sunday, October 21 at 2 p.m. with a meal served at 1 p.m. in the annex building at Lodge 88, Houston. Fraternally, Elizabeth Hermis, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 177, Academy to elect officers on November 7 The regular meeting of SPJST Lodge 177, Academy was called to order at 6:18 p.m. on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, by President Bill Hutka. All officers were present. Everyone stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance and remained standing for a moment of silence to honor recently departed lodge member Joyce McMillan. The minutes from the previous meeting were approved as presented. Correspondence included newsletters from Churches Touching Lives for Christ and American Cancer Society. Committee reports were to be turned in later to the secretary. New Business President Bill Hutka informed members that it will be necessary to have a special November meeting for election of officers for 2019. After a motion by

Lodge 48, Beyersville hosts Turkey Shoot

Lodge 48, Beyersville hosted a turkey shoot on Sunday, October 7, 2018. The event was to be held, rain or shine. RIGHT PHOTO: In the presence of all attendees, Lodge 48, Beyersville Youth Club members

were honored to place a memorial stone on a bush in honor of Alice Hejl. —Submitted by Michelle Newsom, Reporter

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Lodge 142, Houston honors Alice Jochen for 39 years of dedicated service

During the September 16, 2018, meeting, Lodge 142, Houston honored Alice Jochen for 39 years of dedicated service. LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 142 President Keith Kieschnick presents the SPJST Outgoing Officer award to Alice. CENTER PHOTO: Alice is pic-

Don McCrea, seconded by Bill Hutka, it was decided that there will be a lodge meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 7, primarily for the election of 2019 officers for Lodge 177. Bruce Tomastik brought up several issues: (1) the current status of bingo and (2) the possibility of combining the efforts of the Catfish Association with Lodge 177, Academy for the annual Catfish Association Annual Cook-Off next year in September. Pros and cons to combining the two were discussed. A decision on combining the two was postponed until Lodge 177, Academy’s January 2019 meeting. It was brought before lodge members the issue of cleaning the hall, and that the job might be better done with a different cleaning crew. Shirley McCrea requested that a job description for the cleaning crew be written so that everyone knows exactly what is expected. Alyssa Marek volunteered to write the job description. By unanimous vote, Brian and Alyssa Marek will be the new cleaning crew for Lodge 177, Academy, beginning December 1, 2018. After a motion to adjourn by Don McCrea, seconded by Bill, the meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m. Fraternally, Joanne Hutka Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 219, El Paso hosts health fair Lodge 219, El Paso will host a health fair for seniors and family on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Angel’s Wings Adult Daycare, 8517 Lockheed Drive in El Paso. The health fair will include free health screenings, prizes and giveaways, free jumping balloons, food/drinks, free donuts, entertainment, and information booths. Vendor booths are available for a donation of $50. For more information, contact Rossana at 915-779-0888 or 915-7030110. Fraternally, Francisco Viniegra Vice President —SPJST—

Lodge 246 Morgan’s Point reports on August meeting SPJST Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point met Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at Olive Garden Restaurant in Temple. The meeting was called to order at 11:30 a.m. by President Ingrid Petrik. After the Pledge of Allegiance and a silent prayer, the minutes from the previous meeting were presented by Secretary Melanie Zavodny, and they were approved as read. Treasurer James L. Lee, III informed members of the lodge’s checking and savings account balances. He also obtained a debit card

tured with her family. From left are granddaughter Grace Owens, Alice, daughter Karen Owens, and son-in-law Jim Owens. RIGHT PHOTO: Alice’s cake. A special thanks to Alice for her many years of dedication.

for the lodge’s convenience. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Charlie Herendon reported the District Two Fall Fun Day was scheduled for Sunday, August 26 at Lodge 47, Seaton. He also shared a handout on meeting decorum. President Petrik discussed the need for school supplies for homeless children in the community. Lodge members agreed to donate $250, and President Petrik and Vice President Susan Hutton agreed to oversee the project. Members also discussed assisting with community projects during the remainder months of the year. One idea was visiting the S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living Center in Taylor. Another idea was volunteering at activities in Morgan’s Point Resort. Vice President Hutton will check with the City of Morgan’s Point to see where help is needed. Members also agreed to offer assistance to Walmart on West Adams in Temple with hosting its Hot Rods and Heroes Car Show. After the meeting, the store contacted the lodge, and members assisted at the show on Saturday, September 29. The event benefitted Children’s Miracle Network, and the lodge sponsored the tee-shirts. The meeting was adjourned, and members enjoyed a delicious Italian lunch. Fraternally, Melanie Zavodny Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—

Heritage Day set for Sunday, Oct. 28 at Sokol Dallas We invite everyone to come out and celebrate Heritage Day and the 100th anniversary of the founding of Czechoslovakia on Sunday, October 28, 2018, at Sokol Hall, 7448 Greenville Avenue in Dallas, Texas 75231 from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. The afternoon program includes the Dallas Czech Orchestra opening the ceremony followed by a parade of kroj, Beseda dancers, folk dancers, Little Red Handkerchief dancers, a performance featuring the children from the Czech School of Dallas, and a Sokol gymnastics exhibition. There will be children’s activities throughout the day. Jodie Mikula Band will play from 3 to 6 p.m. for your listening and dancing pleasure. It will be presented by the American Czech Culture Society and its member societies—SPJST, Sokol, WFLA, KJT, KJZT, RVOS, and Vaclav Havel Czech School of Dallas. Admission is $5 per person (ages 16 and under are free of charge), but if you wear your kroj, you get in for free! SPJST will host a kolache eating contest in conjunction with the event. Lots of food and refreshments will be available for purchase, including a Czech meal of pork, sausage, dumplings, sauerkraut, green beans, and salad for $15 per plate and served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hot dogs will be $2. Kolaches, strudel, tea, and coffee will also be available for purchase. Klobase sandwiches and hot dogs will be available during the dance. So come and enjoy a day of fun, food, entertainment, fellowship, and dancing pleasure to celebrate our Her-

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itage Day! If you need more information, contact these committee members: Bob Podhrasky - pod@att.net; Nina Marcussen czechschoolofdallas@ yahoo.com; or Lynda Novak - magiclady_46@hotmail.com. See you there! Fraternally yours, Lynda Novak, Secretary American Czech Culture Society Lodge 84, Dallas —SPJST—

Booklet to commemorate 100th anniversary of Czechoslovakia The Second Annual Czech Heritage Day will be held at Sokol Athletic Center, 7448 Greenville Avenue in Dallas, Texas 75231 on Sunday, October 28, 2018. Organizers are creating an anniversary booklet to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of Czechoslovakia on October 28, 1918. Sponsors, Donors, Advertisers Needed We are in need of sponsors, donors, and advertisers who will be recognized in the booklet. Ad costs are: Inside or Outside Cover - $125 Full Page - $75 Half Page - $40 Quarter Page - $25 Single Lines - $10 per line We are also seeking old photographs or articles about SPJST lodges to include in the booklet. If you would like to place an ad in the booklet or have an old photo or article to include in this memory booklet, please contact:

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Happy Birthday, Lodge 155, Austin Members!

LEFT PHOTO: Albert Klinkovsky celebrated his special day on September 12, 2018. PHOTOS 2 and 3: Benjamin Dodd, Sr., Benjamin Dodd Jr., and Bethany Dodd recently celebrated their 35th, 11th, and 10th birthdays, respectively. Benjamin, Sr. is the grand-

★ ★ Reunions ★ ★ Reunion notices are published at no charge and as a benefit to SPJST members. First-run announcements may be edited to fit the space. Thereafter, until the week prior to the reunion date - as space permits notices will be run in an abbreviated form. Please include your SPJST lodge number/name, and your contact phone number. Thank you. October 20 Luksa family—at The Old Store in Westphalia. For information, contact the following 2018 committee members: James and Susan (Machalek)

son and Benjamin, Jr. and Bethany are the greatgrandchildren of Joe and Jean Motl, both of Lodge 155, Austin. RIGHT PHOTO: Happy Birthday to Ginny Prasatik Thomas on September 25. —Submitted by Jean Motl, Reporter

Marek 512-352-6165 or via email marek1304@hotmail.com; Jason and Gail (Machalek) Gilstrap 254-9137835; or Steve and Ginger Sodek 254228-6835. Submitted by Bill Machalek, Lodge 87, Temple. October 21 Vitek-Pechal families—at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall in Seaton. To RSVP and send recipes, contact Donna (Pechal) Montalbo at Vitek.PechalReunion@gmail.com. Submitted by Donna Montalbo, Lodge 24, Cyclone October 27 Michulka family: Descendants of Josef Michulka—at Riverside Hall, East

Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy supports senior citizens

Cindy Dupuy 214-675-2157 email - caldupuy@yahoo.com or Ray Lenart 2031 Fox Glen Drive • Allen, Texas 75013 email - r.lenart@verizon.net —SPJST—

Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy presents a check for $100 to the senior citizens. This is $50 for the barbecue fundraiser and $50 for the upcoming Thanksgiving dinner. Left to right are Lodge 200 President Allen Trigg, Bob Casey, Vivian Dolzel, and Lodge 200 Vice President James Hosch. —Submitted by Michael Hosch, Reporter

Bernard. For information, contact President Donnie Kelner 979-3989546; Vice President Louis Petrosky 281-389-4433; Secretary Lorriane Chumchal 979-335-6150; or Treasurer Joey Pitman 281-236-7632. Submitted by Helen Kelner, Lodge 28, East Bernard. •••

Orsak family The Joseph Orsak and Apolona Orsak descendants will meet at Mikeska’s Barbecue, located at 22730 US 59 Freeway in El Campo, Texas, on Sunday, October 28, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A meal will be served at approximately 12 to 12:30 p.m. After lunch, a family meeting will be held, followed by door prize drawings and auction items. Each family is asked to bring a dessert dish and one gift per family for the door prize drawing or for the auction. If you do not plan to attend, we would love to hear from you. Call anyone listed below and give them some information if you have other plans, sick, or whatever reason. This way, we can keep in touch with everyone. Contact all of your family members and encourage them to attend. For information, call Lorraine Kana 979-543-2118; Willie Mae Cihal 361771-2658; Viola Kunetka 979-6482129; or Clarence Junek 979-272-3428. See you on October 28! Submitted by, Lorraine Kana Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje —SPJST—

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SPJST Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point assists Walmart Store No. 6929 with Hot Rods & Heroes Car Show benefitting Children’s Miracle Network Saturday, September 29, 2018 • Walmart on West Adams in Temple, Texas

LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point Fraternal Activities Coordinator Charlie Herendon, left, hands Kash Martinez a people’s choice ballot and Lodge 246 Vice President Susan Hutton looks on. CENTER PHOTO: Car

show participants visit. RIGHT PHOTO: Groupie time! From left to right, it’s Lodge 246 volunteers Charlie Herendon, Melanie Zavodny, David Nauert, Ingrid Petrik, and Susan Hutton.

WINNERS! Top, left to right, BJ Ledger of Lodge 87, Temple; Herbert Brauchle; Sam McPeak, Jim Ansay; George Rodriguez, and Cherish

Bessent. BELOW: Jon Palamara, Joseph Hines, John Hughling; Paul Moquin; Rod Rodriguez; and Paul McCann of Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point.

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Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018

Walmart on West Adams Avenue

Store No. 6929

6801 West Adams Avenue • Temple, Texas

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Registration from 9 to 10:30 a.m. • Judging at 11 a.m. • Awards at 3 p.m. Featuring All Makes and Models • Judged Show Many Awards and Special Presentations Music • Food Trucks • Prize Drawings Bounce House • 50-50 Drawing Car Entry Fee: $25 by Sept. 27 $30 after Sept. 27 and Day of Show Benefits Children’s Miracle Network/McLane Children’s Medical Center More Info: Mike 254-493-4347 • Stacy 254-541-9543 • Melanie 254-534-0807

4D Mobile Sandblasting Rogers, TX

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LEFT PHOTO: Left to right are Jon Palamara - 1969 Pontiac Custom S best interior award; Jim Ansay - 2015 Chevy Camaro - best graphics award; Rod Rodriguez - 1952 Ford Customline - best paint award; and Herbert Brauchle - 2013 Ford Mustang - best engine award. PHOTO 2: Walmart Manager Mike Cates, left, presents the “Store Manager’s Award”

to Paul McCann of Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point. PHOTO 3: B.J. Ledger of Lodge 87, Temple wins the “People’s Choice” award. RIGHT PHOTO: This poster which includes the SPJST logo promoted the event and was displayed prominently at all of the store’s entrances. SPJST sponsored the four “best” awards, people’s choice, and manager’s trophies.

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The deadline for all Věstník items is 12 noon the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to: SPJST Věstník 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 Fraternal Director at 800-727-7578, or visit www.spjst.org.

District One youth trunk-or-treat this Sunday, Oct. 21 at Lodge 17, New Tabor District One Fall Fun Day will be held at Lodge 17, New Tabor this Sunday, October 21, 2018. Christmas ornament contest registration will begin at 2:45 p.m. and continue until 3:15 p.m. Trunk-or-treat will begin at 3 p.m. We will also have bingo. Youth are encouraged to wear their Halloween costume. A fried chicken dinner will be served beginning at 5 p.m. Please come out and enjoy the festivities. Fraternally, Sharon Russell District One Youth Counselor —SPJST—

District Two Queen Brooke Newsom’s Notebook Lodge 29, Taylor Barbecue Cook-Off

2018-2019 District Two Queen Brooke Newsom of Lodge 48, Beyersville assisted with handing out and selling raffle tickets at Lodge 29, Taylor’s barbecue cook-off which was Saturday, September 29, 2018. TOP LEFT PHOTO: Queen Brooke met with longstanding Taylor Legend Irene Michna, left, who is a big supporter of area cook-offs. Irene’s son Ronnie Michna is also pictured. PHOTOS 2 and 3: Queen Brooke hands out prizes and awards. BOTTOM RIGHT PHOTO: Queen Brooke is pictured with District Two Director Jesse Pospisil, right, and Leonard Kaderka of Lodge 29, Taylor.

Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club invites all Halloween party this Saturday, Oct. 20 Dear Members, Our annual Halloween party is this Saturday, October 20, 2018, at 11 a.m. in the annex building at Lodge 88, Houston. Please make sure you wear your costume, and come join us for some fun. Bring a friend! Fraternally, Keith Wockenfuss, age 14 Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 185 New Braunfels youth meets Triton during National Night Out Dear Readers, We went to our neighborhood National Night Out. We ate hot dogs. The sheriff officer was there with his dog Triton. He was a nice dog. Madeline Kitchen, age 8 —SPJST—

Resolution of Sympathy The Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Havlicek No. 4, Hallettsville on behalf of the entire membership wish to express our sincerest and deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, LEROY M. MIKESKA, age 93, who passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. He was born December 8, 1924, to Peter and Bertha Stulken Mikeska. Leroy was a member of SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville; American Legion; VFW; Hallettsville Volunteer Fire Department; and St. Peter Lutheran Church of Hallettsville. He joined the United States Army on September 17, 1946, and was put in the United States Air Force before his discharge on September 16, 1949. He attained the rank of sergeant. Leroy returned to Hallettsville after his discharge from the Air Force. He helped his family, and about a year later, he got the job of his dreams - gauging oil wells. This proceeded to be his life-

long job for the next 69 years. On October 15, 1950, he married the love of his life, Alma Liebicher, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville, and lived the rest of his life in Hallettsville. This union was blessed with three sons - Leroy J., Roger (deceased), and Michael. He was interested and active in all activities involving school and sports. Leroy leaves behind wife Alma of 67 years; sons Leroy J. Mikeska and wife Barbara of Goliad and Michael Mikeska and wife Sheryl of Hallettsville; sister Elsie Fehrenkamp of Houston; grandchildren Kari Stephens (Josh), Ashley Kallus (Wade), Jason Mikeska (Joan), and Bradley Mikeska (Katie); and greatgrandchildren Jade and Nathan Mikeska, Wyatt and Anniston Stephens, and Lynley, Bowen, and Kendis Kallus. He was preceded in death by his parents; son Roger James Mikeska; and sister Selma Smith. Visitation was from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, September 9 at Kubena Funeral Home in Hallettsville. Funeral service was at 10 a.m., Monday, September 10 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Hallettsville. Reverend Jared Stillion offici-

VĚSTNÍK ated. Memorials may be made to Hallettsville Volunteer Fire Department, Hallettsville ISD Education Foundation, or donor’s choice. May our departed brother rest in eternal peace. Resolution Committee Victoria Zak Gayenell Chudej —SPJST—

In Memory of Henry Repka Henry Joe Repka, 76, of Hallettsville, Texas, son of Martha and Herman Repka, was born on April 29, 1942. He passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 21, 2018. A lifelong musician, Henry’s love and passion for music began at an early age. He played alto saxophone in the Hallettsville Sacred Heart School band and played with several local bands during his high Henry Repka school years and beyond. He formed his own band and added tenor saxophone, trumpet and clarinet to his collection of instruments. In 1991, he was awarded “Male Vocalist of the Year” by Texas Polka Music Association and was recognized for “Song of the Year” and “Album of the Year.” Treasured friendships were formed as he enjoyed a musical career that spanned over 60 years. While living in Aldine, a suburb of Houston, he was affectionately known as the “dog man of Hollyvale” because of his love and companionship with his dogs. Over the years. he loved and nurtured many rescued dogs that became his traveling buddies when commuting between Houston or Sealy and Hallettsville. He loved nature and had compassion for all animals, not wanting harm to come to any. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston. Henry was preceded in death by his parents; and brother David Michael Repka. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Betty Bennett Repka; daughter Rhonda Lynn and husband Allan McConnell; son Bruce Alan Repka and wife Shara Bueler-Repka; grandson Nicholas McConnell; brother Dennis

Wednesday, October 17, 2018 “Shorty” Repka and wife Diane Repka; sister-in-law Kathy Chaney Repka; aunt Margaret Kucera; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral service was held on Satur-

day, August 25 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Hallettsville with interment in Hallettsville City Cemetery. The family requested memorial donations be sent to Hallettsville High

School Band (with the notation Henry Repka Memorial Scholarship), PO Box 368, Hallettsville, Texas 77964, Attention: Kristin Marak. —SPJST—

Death Claims Paid in September 2018 SPJST • Temple, Texas

Name Betty Jean Machalicek Bonnie L. Melvin Julius Orsak Mildred Fletcher Jeanette C. Pokluda Jeffery M. Elzner Alvin Albert Franta Margaret R. Anders Robert George Urban Gloria Leal Perez Henry Joseph Repka Ivory Shilk Bernice Ann Kana Paul T. Krupala Jo Ann Boethel Oscar Lee Towns Mary J. Vicenik James F. Holahan, Jr. Stephen Hudak Jeanne Leilani Estes Delores Nafegar Andrew Joe Pechal Jeffrey A. Bailie Clovis I. Patrick Annette R. Wolfe Anita E. Uhlig Edward Orsak Pedro G. Cuellar Leroy Marvin Mikeska Wesley Cole Smith Margaret Brossman Alphons Urbanovsky Edwin J. Vrazel Emma M. Kram Eugenia A. Dlabaj Barbara L. Sablatura Donald Ray Schroeder

Lodge Location 29 Taylor 80 Holland 160 San Angelo 160 San Angelo 66 Waco 88 Houston 91 San Jacinto 88 Houston 84 Dallas 155 Austin 88 Houston 81 Needville 40 El Campo-Hillje 201 Bleiblerville-Nelsonville 4 Hallettsville 88 Houston 141 Sealy 25 Ennis 84 Dallas 155 Austin 40 El Campo-Hillje 24 Cyclone 183 Arlington 74 Lovelady 87 Temple 201 Bleiblerville-Nelsonville 162 Iowa Colony 133 San Antonio 4 Hallettsville 160 San Angelo 88 Houston 66 Waco 139 Danbury 184 Moulton 25 Ennis 17 New Tabor 66 Waco

Date of Admission 3/04/1952 6/20/2000 12/23/1975 4/04/2008 3/25/1960 4/23/1963 4/09/1940 4/01/1986 7/01/1951 4/22/2004 6/30/1972 5/19/1942 8/15/1945 8/14/1952 12/22/1955 12/02/1966 5/17/1957 7/01/1982 2/10/1958 6/17/2008 12/12/2006 11/21/1949 4/11/1979 12/28/1972 8/02/1944 9/25/1945 8/18/1943 2/04/2008 2/12/1947 5/09/2005 10/18/1979 8/13/1971 2/01/1964 11/12/1946 12/19/1947 3/25/1966 12/12/1961

To the Bereaved Survivors of Our Deceased Brothers and Sisters, the SPJST Supreme Lodge Expresses Its Heartfelt Sympathy. Fraternally, Leonard D. Mikeska, FIC, CFO —SPJST—

Date of Death 6/09/2018 8/13/2018 8/12/2018 8/14/2018 7/18/2018 4/29/2018 7/01/2018 7/13/2018 2/04/2017 8/19/2018 8/21/2018 2/23/2016 8/11/2018 8/15/2018 8/05/2018 5/12/2018 6/24/2018 7/01/2018 9/11/2005 6/14/2018 8/23/2018 7/19/2018 8/27/2018 9/09/2018 7/18/2018 5/31/2018 8/26/2018 8/03/2018 9/05/2018 6/06/2018 6/17/2018 11/26/2017 8/28/2018 9/04/2018 9/01/2018 2/09/2018 9/05/2018

Age 76 85 95 75 76 55 94 83 66 60 76 93 93 82 78 77 95 69 83 62 86 84 43 95 78 91 91 83 93 37 89 95 77 89 87 69 77

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Travis-Williamson Counties CHS meets October 28 The next meeting of TravisWilliamson Counties Czech Heritage Society (TWCCHS) will be held at Texas Bay Seafood and Steak Restaurant, 200 West Lake Drive in Taylor, Texas, on Sunday, October 28, 2018, at 12:30 p.m. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the society whose purpose is to promote and protect Czech heritage, culture, music, and language. The Texas Legislature has proclaimed October as Czech Heritage Month. Reports on the many festivals will be discussed. As hosts for the November 9, 2019, (next year) Czech Heritage Society State Fall Meeting to be held in Taylor, the business meeting will solicit ideas. Plans are to include collecting the names, pictures, and stories of military veterans in the area. At the conclusion of the meeting, members have been invited to attend Taylor Czech Chorus and Band’s 50th anniversary party at the Taylor SPJST Hall. TWCCHS meetings are open to anyone interested in our mission statement. For additional information, please call Julia Johnson at 512-836-1726. Janie Zbranek TWCCHS Reporter —SPJST—

Uředni orgán SPJST ★ Založené roku 1897

Taylor Czech Chorus and Band to celebrate 50th anniversary October 28 Save the date! The Taylor Czech Chorus and Band will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Sunday, October 28, 2018, starting at 3 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor, located at 5025 FM 619 in Taylor, Texas. Activities will continue throughout the afternoon and evening. There will be

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live music, Czech memorabilia displays, singing, dancing, and so much more. You’ll have a chance to eat some homemade kolaches and many other pastries. The kitchen will be open and serving hamburgers. You definitely won’t want to miss this milestone and grand celebration. This event is free of charge to the public, and everyone is cordially invited to attend. Monica Stojaník, Publicist Taylor Czech Chorus Lodge 20, Granger —SPJST—

Czech Cultural Calendar Wednesdays Taylor Czech Speaking Class meets every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living, 505 East Lake Drive in Taylor. This is an informal class setting for learning to speak, write, and read Czech. For information, contact Instructor Lydia Kurtin 512-859-2543. Submitted by Alice Bracewell, Lodge 48, Beyersville.

to 6 p.m.; antique tractor/car shows; demonstrations/children’s activities; and more. The Legacy of the Vrazels’ Polka Band will be presented at Muziky, Muziky, the finale to Heritage Fest & Muziky beginning at 7 p.m. in Sanford Schmid Amphitheater. Fireworks finale will close the festival. For information, call 888-785-4500; 979968-9399; email info@czechtexas.org; or visit www.czechtexas.o

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.

October 20 Czechfest in the Heights!—at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, 1435 Beall Street, Houston, 77008: Polka music, kolaches, games, beer, and music with SPJST Orchestra and Czech Chorus, Al Sulak and the Country Sounds, and Adrian’s Fault. 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. $15 entry ($7 for District Five members). 17 and under, free. $7 for age 65-plus ($4 for District Five members). For information, visit www.Lodge88.org.

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 class. Call or email to verify classes. Pre-registration preferred. For information, call 888-785-4500; 979968-9399; or email info@czechtexas.org. Through November 26 World War I and the Birth of Czechoslovakia 100 Years of Czech Independence Exhibit—at TCHCC, 250 Fairgrounds Road, La Grange. Exhibit details efforts of Czechs on the battlefield and Czech Americans on the home front during WWI. For information, visit www.czechtexas.org or email info@czechtexas.org. October 19, 20 Heritage Fest and Muziky—at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, 250 West Fairgrounds Road, La Grange. Friday, October 19 - Heritage Fest/ Muziky begins at 4 p.m. with the Polka On! Octoberfest on the Deck, music by Dujka Brothers. Saturday, October 20 - Preceding Muziky, Muziky, will be Enzian Buam Band and Jerry Haisler and the Melody 5 in the Hospoda, 11 a.m.

October 20 KJT Tarok Tournament—at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange. Contact Stanley Cernoch 281-422-9954. October 21 Český Večer—at Saengerrunde Hall, 1607 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin (next door to Scholz Garten). Event celebrates the 100th anniversary of the creation of the independent state of Czechoslovakia: Festivities begin at 3 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres, accordion music; catered dinner at 5 p.m.; silent auction; traditional Czech brass band, 6:30 p.m. For ticket/cost and information, email CeskyVecer@att.net; or leave a voice message at 512-346-5254. Event sponsored by Austin Czech Historical Association. Submitted by Helen Oelrich and Woody Smith, Co-Presidents. October 28 Bexar Czech/Slovak Festival—at Mikulski Hall, 509 Schertz Parkway in Schertz: Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six; traditional Czech dinner;

kolaches; desserts; culture/genealogy displays. Call 210-420-2792 or visit www.bexarczechheritagesociety.com for admission, meal cost ,and information. Submitted by Ray Twardowski, BCCHS Publicity. October 28 Heritage Day/100th Anniversary of the founding of Czechoslovakia—at Sokol Dallas Hall, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission - $5 per person; ages 16 and under - free of charge. If you wear your kroj, you get in for free! Event includes opening ceremony with Dallas Czech Orchestra; parade of kroj; Beseda dancers; folk dancers; Little Red Handkerchief dancers; Czech School of Dallas children’s performance; Sokol gymnastics exhibition; children’s activities; kolache eating contest. Food and refreshments available for purchase - kolaches, strudel, tea, coffee; Czech meal - pork, sausage, dumplings, sauerkraut, green beans, salad - $15 per plate served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hot dogs - $2; Klobase sandwiches and hot dogs available during the dance with Jodie Mikula Band, 3 to 6 p.m. For information, contact committee members: Bob Podhrasky - pod@att.net; Nina Marcussen czechschoolofdallas@yahoo.com; or Lynda Novak - magiclady_46@hotmail.com. Event presented by American Czech Culture Society and its member societies - SPJST, Sokol, WFLA, KJT, KJZT, RVOS, and Vaclav Havel Czech School of Dallas. Submitted by Lynda Novak, Secretary, American Czech Culture Society, Lodge 84, Dallas. October 28 Taylor Czech Chorus and Band 50th Anniversary Celebration—at SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor, 5025 FM 619, Taylor beginning at 3 p.m.: Live music, Czech memorabilia displays, singing, dancing, homemade kolaches and a variety of pastries. Kitchen will be open and serve hamburgers. Free and open to the public. Submitted by Monica Stojaník, Publicist - Taylor Czech Chorus, Lodge 20, Granger.

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for your listening and dancing pleasure. It will be presented by the American Czech Culture Society and its member societies—SPJST, Sokol, WFLA, KJT, KJZT, RVOS, and Vaclav Havel Czech School of Dallas. Admission is $5 per person (ages 16 and under are free of charge), but if you wear your kroj, you get in for free! SPJST will host a kolache eating contest in conjunction with the event. Lots of food and refreshments will be available for purchase, including a Czech meal of pork, sausage, dumplings, sauerkraut, green beans, and salad for $15 per plate and served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hot dogs will be $2. Kolaches, strudel, tea, and coffee will also be available for purchase. Klobase sandwiches and hot dogs will be available during the dance. So come and enjoy a day of fun, food, entertainment, fellowship, and dancing

pleasure to celebrate our Heritage Day! If you need more information, contact these committee members: Bob Podhrasky - pod@att.net; Nina Marcussen czechschoolofdallas@ yahoo.com; or Lynda Novak - magiclady_46@hotmail.com. See you there! Fraternally yours, Lynda Novak, Secretary American Czech Culture Society Lodge 84, Dallas —SPJST—

Czech Summer Study Program for 2019 announced The 2019 Czech Summer Study Program to Prague, Czech Republic, is June 26 to July 17, 2019, with a United States departure date of June 26. Housing - Group participants will be housed in double occupancy unairconditioned dorm. The dorm is situated in the northwestern part of Prague, linked to downtown by bus and subway. Food Service - Three meals a day will be served. Czech Language Instruction - Czech classes will be at the agricultural school. The classes are non-credit courses. Arrangements for credit must be made with your university before you depart. Instructors - Professors will be from

Texas Czech Genealogical Society introduces 2018 Christmas Ornaments associated with a legend, symbol or tradition With 2018 winding down, and

with the Christmas season quickly approaching, Texas Czech Genealogical Society (TCGS) is pleased to announce its 2018 selection of ornaments associated with a legend, a tradition, or a symbol. This is our sixth year to offer ornaments of this nature, and we trust that this offering will be as exciting for our customers as those offered in the past. Orders may be placed for shipment beginning on October 24 by calling Nancy Machu at 512-218-1559 or sending an email to nbmachu@gmail.com. Shipping charges will apply, based on quantity ordered. Please call for charges. Ornaments may also be purchased in our gift shop, located in the lower level of the SPJST Home Office at 520 North Main Street, Temple, Texas. This week, we highlight the following: The Star of Bethlehem TSL-40 - $15 Because of its prominence in the nativity story, the star of Bethlehem is one of the most powerful symbols of Christianity. It was the great light of a special star that led the wise men to the stable in Bethlehem where the Christ Child lay. For many nations in the

world, the Christian Christmas holiday begins with the appearance of the first star on Christmas Eve. The star symbolizes the hope for peace and good fortune and demonstrates the fact that people in every corner of the world, regardless of nationality, share the same universe. The Symbol of the Rainbow TSL-50 - $9 After the Great Flood, we read in the Old Testament (Genesis 9:6): “I solemnly promise you and your children and the animals you brought with you . . . that I will never again send another flood to destroy the earth.” He placed a rainbow in the clouds as a sign of this promise. Therefore, the rainbow has become a symbol of reconciliation between God and man; the rainbow has been called by some the “Gateway to Heaven.” The rainbow ornament makes a great gift of inspiration and encouragement. The Symbol of the Owl TSL-42 - $9 This whimsical owl was masterfully crafted in the Czech Republic. Owls have been credited with

providing forewarning and good counsel and are associated with wisdom, virtue, and prophecy. There are numerous species of owls, and each seems to have its own legends and lore. The owl lives in darkness and his visual ability to see through the darkness has been compared to the light of Christ dissolving the darkness of the world. Legend of the Christmas Stocking TSL 54 - $11 According to legend, a father was unable to provide his three daughters with a dowry. Hearing of their misfortune and wishing to help, St. Nicholas dropped three bags of gold coins down the chimney. The coins fell into each of the daughters’ stockings, which were hanging by the fire to dry, providing a sufficient dowry. Since then, stockings hung by the fireplace are a traditional part of Christmas gift giving. An empty stocking or sockshaped bag was originally used, but today, decorated Christmas stockings are hung over the fireplace so that Santa can fill them with small toys, candy, fruit, or other gifts. Submitted by, Nancy Machu SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor —SPJST—

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Charles University and a linguistic institue in Prague. For more information, send an email to polasek29@gmail.com or call Thadious Polasek 979-562-2207. Submitted by, Thadious Polasek Lodge 67, Schulenburg —SPJST—

Czech Heritage Society announces Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship The Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship is a $500 scholarship granted by The Czech Heritage Society of Texas to a graduating Texas high school senior. The money is given to the recipient upon proof of registration in a program of studies at a college or university. The applicant must submit the following: 1. A copy of his or her high school transcript. 2. Two letters of recommendation. One should be from a high school teacher attesting to the student’s academic promise. The other should be from an adult attesting to the student’s interest in Czech culture. 3. A 200-word autobiography (Times New Roman font, 14 point, one-inch margins on a separate sheet of paper.) 4. A 100-word statement explaining what he or she plans to study in college or university, and what he or she plans to do in terms of a career. Include the name of the college or university you plan to attend. (Times New Roman font, 14 point, one inch margins on a separate sheet of paper) 5. A list briefly explaining up to 10 ways in which he or she has had contact with Czech culture or The Czech Heritage Society of Texas organization. The list should be in order of importance, with the first item as the most important. Even seemingly small things may be included, such as learning how to make kolaches or visiting Czech festivals. (Times New Roman font, 14 point, one inch margins on a separate sheet of paper. A line should be skipped between each numbered item in the list.) 6. An original 300-word essay. Topic may be either: “A Family Member Who Represents Czech Heritage” or “A Fam-

VĚSTNÍK ily Member Who Contributed to the Czech Heritage in the United States.” (Times New Roman font, 14 point, one inch margins on a separate sheet of paper.) 7. A cover sheet including the student’s name, address, phone number, and email address and high school’s name, address, and phone number. All items must be submitted together in one envelope postmarked no later than February 28, 2019, and sent to: The Czech Heritage Society of Texas Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship, c/o Pat Parma, 3311 Carolina Way, Richmond, Texas 77406-9680. Submitted by, Pat Parma Lodge 81, Needville —SPJST—

October is Czech Heritage Month in Texas! Texas Czech Heritage Month is October 1 through 31. All Czech Texans are encouraged to participate in this monthlong commemoration. As we celebrate, we remember the past and our ancestors who were proud enough to stand up for what they believed in and loved. The purpose of Texas Czech Heritage Month is to preserve and promote the many contribu- Willa Mae Cervenka tions made by Czech immigrants and Czech Texans, and to honor our ancestors. The Legislature of Texas passed a resolution, signed by then-Texas Governor George W. Bush, designating the month of October to be celebrated annually as “Texas Czech Heritage Month.” The idea for the resolution was introduced by Fayette County Judge Ed Janecka of La Grange, Texas. The TravisWilliamson Czech Heritage Society, during the presidency of the late Dr. Dorothy Bohac, was instrumental in having the resolution passed. The month of October was chosen because of its historical significance Czechoslovakian Independence was proclaimed on October 28, 1918.

This special month of October of each year gives us an opportunity to remember and commemorate our rich Czech heritage. Here are a few ideas: *

Speak with school superintendents and principals informing them of Czech Heritage Month. Suggest that aspects of Czech culture be included in the curriculum.

100 years Continued from Page 1. of Czech descent with strong family and cultural ties to the Czech Republic. Increasingly, the great state of Texas represents an important cultural and an

Paint or sketch posters or cut out illustrations of the Czech Republic and display them in classrooms, halls, libraries, downtown shops, malls, and bulletin boards.

Display the Czech Republic flag with the U.S.A. and Texas flags whenever possible.

every-widening economic bridge between the Czech Republic and the United States. SPJST encourages all Texans to join in this year of celebration by learning more about the history of the Czech lands and its people and by each of us doing whatever we can towards the preservation and advancement of freedom. —SPJST—

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Ask students to write articles about the Czech Republic, “What Czech Heritage Means to Me,” or about Czech-Americans living in Texas.

Teach students greetings in Czech: Ahoj, Dobry den, Na shledanou, Nazdar, and Vitame vas.

Adopt a school in the Czech Republic.

Find pen pals in the Czech Republic.

Make a collection of short resumes and photos on persons of Czech ancestry who were in various professions, such as engineers, geologists, lawyers, nurses, sports, musicians, and singers, etc.

Teach children a Czech song or a short dance routine. Play a video or song featuring “Annie in the Cabbage Patch,” “Red Handkerchief Round You Go,” or “The Beseda.” Ask students to participate in dancing. Develop a family tree. Distribute generation charts to students to take home and trace their roots for future descendants. Eight volumes of passenger lists compiled by Leo Baca have listings of passengers, ports of entry, and names of ships on which they sailed. Take trips to Czech museums such as the Czech Heritage Museum in Temple, Caldwell Czech Heritage Museum, Dallas Czech Club Museum, Sokol Collection in Ennis, Fayetteville Museum, and the Institute of Texan Cultures in San Antonio. Present Czech programs, music and singing of Czech songs at nursing homes, retirement homes, hospitals, and veterans’ hospitals. You can provide this during meal time in the dining room or lobby. Feature singing and Czech music at shopping centers to make people aware of Czech Heritage Month. Share your travel experiences in the Czech Republic and items of interest from there. Restaurants: Feature a Czech menu during Czech month. Add a little something to a hamburger and call it Czech-a-burger. Ask the mayor of your city to issue a proclamation.

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Display a marquee sign, “Czech Heritage Month.”

Newspaper media: Submit Czech recipes during that month. Ask a news reporter to interview some early settlers in Texas. Submit an article on Czech notables such as Jan Komensky, father of Education, or Vaclav Havel, former president of the Czech Republic. Write an article about Czech composers: Antonin Dvorak, Bedrich Smetana, Leos Janacek, or Jaromir Vejvoda, composer of Skoda Lasky. Write an article on the Czech national anthem, Kde Domov Muj? - Where is My Home? Publish the anthem in English and Czech.

Radio: Contact radio stations about placing special emphasis on Czech music and programs.

Television: Set up interviews early with exchange students from Czech Republic or any person visiting from there.

Give special recognition to the oldest lady or gentleman of Czech descent in your city; write their profile and have it published.

Have children tape record an interview with their grandparents or great-grandparents.

Plant a tree—oak (dub) or linden (lipa) or a rosebush. These grow in the Czech Republic. Churches: Place an announcement about Czech Heritage Month in the church bulletin; offer a special prayer for all Czech ancestors; celebrate a polka mass and the singing of Czech songs.

Bookmarks: Have some printed with Czech Heritage Month in Texas on one side and a business advertisement on the other side.

Distribute flyers which point out historical markers or important places and persons.

It is important that every ethnic group hold an annual commemorative day. If we learn about other ethnic cultures and they learn about ours, it will help us to get along better in this world. Editor’s Note: This article was originally submitted to the Věstník in 1997 by the late Willa Mae Cervenka, member of SPJST Lodge 54, West. —SPJST—

Czech Hunt Entry Form Among the pages of this week’s Vestnik are 10 hidden Czech images like the ones pictured above. Write the Vestnik page below where the Czech images are located. #1 ___________________

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Name: ____________________________________ SPJST Lodge ________________________________ Address: ___________________________________ _________________________________________ City: ________________________ State: ________ Zip: __________ Phone: ______________________ Email: _____________________________________ Entry must be received by October 24, 2018. Submit online at www.spjst.org - under “NEWS” Mail completed entry form to: SPJST Vestnik PO Box 100 • Temple, TX 76503-0100 Fax form to 254-773-8087. Email form to vestnik@spjst.org Entries may also be dropped off at the SPJST Home Office, 520 North Main Street, Temple. All entries must be received by the Vestnik office by Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at 5 p.m. Winners will be selected at random from a pool of completed, correct entries.

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SPJST Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Post your lodge’s upcoming SPJST fraternal activities and entertainment dates and information here. These listings are free. The deadline for submitting information for the Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Guide is Wednesday at 12 noon, unless otherwise posted. Send updates directly to: VĚSTNÍK, 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 non-profit organization ads; and $6 per column inch for commercial ads. For advertising information, please call the Editor at 800-727-7578 or email vestnik@spjst.org. LODGE 1, FAYETTEVILLE (1) Lodge Hall: 507 East Main Street, Fayetteville. Directions: Lodge building is located on Hwy 159 East, 3 blocks from the town square. Hall Rental Information: (979) 966-3795. Lodge Meetings: First Monday of evennumbered months - February, April, June, August, October, and December, 6 p.m. at the hall. Potluck served after meeting. Youth Club Meetings: First Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. For information, contact Youth Leader Ronnie Pflughaupt 979-249-6702; or email rpflughaupt@hotmail.com. LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE (6) Attention: Remaining meetings for 2018 will be held Sunday, December 9 (and as needed), at 3 p.m. at Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce, 1614 North Texana Street, Hallettsville. Lodge Meetings: The lodge meets every other month (location/time TBA), at 3 p.m. at Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce, 1614 North Texana Street, Hallettsville. LODGE 5, PILOT POINT-TIOGA (3) Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 2 p.m. at PointBank Community Center, 739 East Liberty Street, Pilot Point. For directions/meeting information, contact Brian Heitzman 940-686-4429; or Dean Carender 903564-7359. LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD (3) Friday, October 19—Social Saturday, October 20—Urban reunion Saturday, October 27—Wedding Sunday, October 28—Lodge 6 hosts District Three Fall Meeting at Sokol Hall, Dallas Sunday, November 4—Lodge 6 meeting/election of officers Friday, November 16—Social Lodge Hall: 700 South Czech Hall Road, West. Directions: From Interstate 35, take the West exit and stop at the blinking light. Go east at the blinking light and stay on Oak Street through downtown West. Take Farm Road 2114 East for 3 miles. Turn right on Czech Hall Road. Lodge hall is on the right about 1/2 mile down the road. Hall Rental Information: Peggy Dobecka 254-717-0383 or Jeanette Beseda 254-717-7840. 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 254-717-0383; or dataped@sbcglobal.net. LODGE 8, WEIMAR (6) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Monday of February, April, June, August, October, and November, 6 p.m. at Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant, Schulenburg.

LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS (2) Lodge Hall: 600 State Hwy 190/Hwy 36, Buckholts (historic hexagon-shaped building with a stone entrance. Directions: Hall is located on Hwy 36, east of Buckholts, 1/4 mile east of downtown Buckholts. Hall Rental Information: 254-217-2863. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 4 p.m. at the hall. Refreshments served after meeting, and door prizes awarded. LODGE 17, NEW TABOR (1) Lodge Hall: 2674 CR 225, Caldwell. Directions: From Caldwell, turn from Hwy 36 east onto FM 166. Proceed 2.1 miles and turn left on CR 225. Go 1 mile, veering to the right. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: 979-272-3440. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 18, ELGIN (2) Sunday, October 21—Glen Collins, country/western Sunday, November 4—Second Hand Rose, country/western Sunday, November 18—Czechaholics, polka/waltz Lodge Hall: 702 Hwy 95 North, Elgin. Lodge 18 is a nonsmoking facility. Hall Rentals/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 Meetings: Youth club meetings are held with the adult meetings, which are the third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. For information, call Youth Leader David Meyer 512-217-0162. LODGE 20, GRANGER (2) Lodge Hall: 114 West Davila, Granger. Hall Rental Information: Brenna Bohac 512-859-2584. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the hall. A light meal is served before each meeting. All members are invited. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall. LODGE 23, MORAVIA (6) Lodge Hall: FM 957 North, Schulenburg. Located 12 miles south of Schulenburg, in Moravia. Directions: From Hwy 77 between Hallettsville and Schulenburg, take FM 532 West for 4 miles to Moravia. Turn right on FM 957 North; go 1 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. at the hall. LODGE 24, CYCLONE (2) Lodge Hall: 411 FM 964, Burlington. Directions: Hall is 12 miles east of Temple, past Zabcikville. Exit Hwy 53 at blinking light to FM 485; go 1 mile to FM 964. Hall Rental Information: Mark Maddux 254-721-1774; or Brenda Maddux 254-721-1682. 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 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 hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 25, ENNIS (3) Saturday, October 20—Private rental - Castilllo birthday party Saturday, October 27—Private rental - Wyatt/Holland wedding reception Wednesday, October 31—Potluck supper, 6:30 p.m.; October birthday celebration, 5 to 10 p.m., 50/50 drawing

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: 979884-1451. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.

Lodge Hall: 1901 East Hwy 34, Ennis. Hall Rental Information: 972-875-8381. Mail: PO Box 129, Ennis, Texas 75120. Email: SPJSTennis@yahoo.com. Game Room: Open every Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the lodge dining room with supper at 6:30 p.m. followed by a complimentary social in the game room. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m.

LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of March, June, September, and December 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 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 29, TAYLOR (2) Attention: Beginning September 2018, youth club meetings will be held the second Monday of each month at 7:30 at the lodge hall.

LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of February, May, August, and November, 6 p.m. at Six Mile Presbyterian Church, Royal Road, Port Lavaca. For information, call lodge Secretary Mary Sitka 361-552-5170; or email danmarysitka@yahoo.com.

• All Wednesday, Friday night dances - free admission • Old-fashioned hamburgers served Fridays, 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, October 17—Taylor Made Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, October 19—Second Hand Rose, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, October 26—Glen Collins Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

LODGE 47, SEATON (2) Lodge Hall: 10842 State Hwy 53, Temple. Directions: Seaton Star Hall is 7 miles east of Temple on Hwy 53 (Adams Avenue). Star Hall is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information: Edwin Pechal 254-721-2887; 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 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 large, 2-story 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: Beginning September 2018, youth club meetings will be held the second Monday of each month at 7:30 at the lodge hall. 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 48, BEYERSVILLE (2) Lodge Hall: 10450 FM 619, Taylor. Directions: From Taylor, take the South Loop. Turn right on FM 112 and go about 0.8 mile. Turn right on FM 619; continue on FM 619 for approximately 4 miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: 512-739-9324. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 5:30 p.m. at the hall except May, June, July and August the meetings will be held on the second Monday of each of these months at 6:30 p.m. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the hall.

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 Hall: 706 FM 2133, Rowena. Hall Rental Information: 325-262-3377 - Butch Wood. Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of February, May, August, and November at 6 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 32, VICTORIA (6) Attention: Beginning in 2018, lodge meetings will be held quarterly - on the second Thursdays: February 8; May 10; August 9; November 8 at Victoria Mall Meeting Room, at 6:30 p.m. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of February, May, August, and November at Victoria Mall Meeting Room, at 6:30 p.m. LODGE 35, ELK (3) Lodge Hall: 9508 Elk Road, Axtell. Directions: From Interstate 35 in Waco, take Hwy 84 East exit. Stay on Hwy 84 East through Bellmead; go approximately 8 miles. On the right side of Hwy 84 will be a sign saying “Elk.” Take the Elk Road. Turn right on Elk Road; go approximately 1 mile; the road will dead end. Turn right at the dead end; go approximately 1/2 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Gene Pavelka 254-749-3326; 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 254749-3326. 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 49, ROWENA (4) Attention: Beginning August 2018, meetings will be held at 6 p.m.

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, and the second Friday in September, 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 Lodge Secretary Ann Moseley 361-594-8429. LODGE 66, WACO (3) Lodge Meetings: Date, time, location TBA in the lodge’s monthly meeting minutes that appear in the Věstník. For information, call 254-799-4247. LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG (1) Lodge Meetings: Third or fourth Sunday of March, June, September, and December (Christmas) at Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant in Schulenburg, 2 p.m. To confirm meeting date/s, call Ernest Kutac 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: Second Sunday in March, June, September, and December, 1 p.m. at Luby’s Cafeteria, 1801 Ninth Street in Wichita Falls. For information, contact Diana Ibarra 940-224-7383.

LODGE 39, BRYAN (1) Attention: Quarterly meetings will be held in March, May (Join Hands Day), September, and December (nursing home visit/Christmas party). March and September meetings will be on the second Sunday at 12:30 p.m. with a lunch and meeting to follow.

LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI (7) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Meal served at 1 p.m.; meeting follows. Visitors welcome. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi.

Lodge Hall: Cherry Bend Circle, Lot 12, Bryan. Directions: From Hwy 6, turn west on OSR. Go 2 miles to Mumford Road; turn left. Go 1.1 mile and turn left on Magnolia. Take the first right turn on Cherry Bend Circle. Hall (white building) is at the bend of the road. Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly - watch for date in Vestnik, 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; or FAC Ronnie Roesler 979-406-0158.

LODGE 80, HOLLAND (2) Note: Meetings are held bi-monthlty. Watch the Věstník for dates/times of lodge and board meetings. Lodge Hall: 12141 East FM 2268, Holland. Directions: On Hwy 95, south of Holland, turn east on FM 2268. Go 1/2 mile to hall, which is on the right. Hall Phone: 254-6572485. Lodge Meetings: Held bi-monthly. 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: Watch the Věstník for dates/times. Bingo: Every Thursday, 7 p.m. Permit No. SP12371416574; AL17460607355.

VĚSTNÍK LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE (5) Lodge Hall: 13609 Hwy 36, Needville. Directions: Hall is located at the corner of Hwy 36 and FM 361, 1 mile from the traffic light in Needville. Hall Manager/Bookings: Dan Natho 979-618-1426. Hall Phone: 361-7934742. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Contact Youth Leader Madeline Gadway 979-900-9566; or madeline.gadway@gmail.com. LODGE 84, DALLAS (3) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. Meeting location will be posted in the Věstník. Youth Club Meetings: Held one hour before the adult lodge meeting - unless otherwise noted. Contact Youth Leader Lynda Novak 972-948-4456. LODGE 87, TEMPLE (2) Attention: Beginning in September, lodge meetings will be held on the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the lodge hall. For information, call 254-7732363. 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. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. For information, call 254-773-2363. LODGE 88, HOUSTON (5) Attention - Youth club meeting time change: Beginning October 2018, youth club meetings will begin at 1 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month, unless otherwise noted on the SPJST Lodge 88 Youth Club Facebook page. Lodge Hall: 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights). Directions: Hwy 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: Hall: 713869-5767; or visit www.lodge88.org. Lodge Meetings: Third Monday, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall, unless otherwise noted on the SPJST Lodge 88 Youth Club Facebook page. Bingo: Every Thursday evening; early bird special starts at 7 p.m. Regular games start at 7:30 p.m. License No. 17407503501. 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 91, SAN JACINTO (5) Lodge Meetings: Quarterly meetings - TBA in the Věstník. For information, contact Lodge Secretary Vonda Smesny 832-694-8762. LODGE 92, FORT WORTH (3) Tuesday, October 23—Game night at Lodge 92 at 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 6—Election Day. Trustee meeting, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, November 11—Lodge 92 monthly meeting, 2 pm. Lunch will be served. Lodge Hall: 3316 Roberts Cut Off Road, Fort Worth 76114. Directions: From IH-35 West in Fort Worth, take IH-30 West to the Henderson exit. Take Henderson North; it becomes Jacksboro Hwy (TX 199). Stay on this road north until Roberts Cut Off, which is a right off of Jacksboro Hwy. Hall - also known as National Hall - is on the right about 2 or 3 blocks down the road. Great Western Inn Motel is on the corner. Hall Event/Rental Information: Call National Hall Events Manager Jon Durham 817-624-1361. Visit Lodge 92 website www.nationalhallfortworth.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.

Wednesday, October 17, 2018 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, and location, contact President/Sales Agent John Vrla 214906-3385 or email jvrla@cebridge.net. LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO (7) Sunday, October 21—Lodge 133 Thanksgiving luncheon/quarterly meeting, 12:30 p.m. Sunday, December 9—Lodge 133 Christmas luncheon/quarterly meeting, 12:30 p.m. Lodge Meetings: Quarterly meetings are held in March, July, October, and December at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road, San Antonio. For information, contact President Jarolyn Popp 830-9645135. LODGE 135, ENNIS (3) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of January, April, July, and October, 7 p.m. at Sokol hall, 2622 East Hwy 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. Sokol Hall is on the left. 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 979-9221553. 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 except in December which is the second Sunday at 2 p.m. - unless otherwise noted; 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. For information, contact Lodge142 President Keith Kieschnick 832-627-2842; or Secretary Elizabeth Hermis 281-787-8717. Youth Club Meetings: Held the same date, time, and location as the adult lodge meetings - unless otherwise noted. For information, call Youth Leader Catherine Manchack 832-443-0469. LODGE 148, EL MATON (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 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. For information, call 979-532-5884. 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 Hwy 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: 817-2375181. 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. For meeting time/location, call Secretary Ginny Prasatik 512-472-1721. LODGE 157, LUBBOCK (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of every other month, 1 p.m. For meeting location, contact Secretary Cynthia Kristinek 806-763-7245; or via cjkristinek@yahoo.com.

LODGE 97, PLACEDO (6) Lodge Meetings: For 2018, meetings will be held the third Thursday in March, June, and September: Dates are March 15, June 21, and September 20. For time, and location, call Secretary Judy Bellanger 361-576-2935.

LODGE 160, SAN ANGELO (4) Lodge Meetings: Third Wednesday of February, May, and August. The November meeting is held the third Sunday. Watch the Věstník for meeting time/location. For information, contact President Sandra Jansa 325-651-8045 or sandra.jansa@hotmail.com.

LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE (7) Lodge Hall: 1156 FM 1303, Floresville. Directions: From Floresville, take FM 536 West for 3 miles to FM 1303; turn right and go 2 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 162, IOWA COLONY (5) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 5 p.m. at Iowa Colony Community Center, 12003 CR 65, Iowa Colony. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 5 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, 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.) Lodge Information: Call Stephen Bliznak 979-251-4150; or Lenora Bliznak 979-277-8845.

LODGE 172, PASADENA (5) Note: Lodge 172 has closed its doors, and the building has gone up for sale. Until further notice, we only open the doors for our monthly lodge meetings, held the fourth Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. For information, contact Jo 713-628-3007.

LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK (2) Lodge Hall: 920 Luther Peterson Place, Round Rock. Directions: From Taylor, take Hwy 79 into Round Rock until you get to Sunrise. There will be a 7-11 store on the right. Turn right and proceed past Hopewell School. Continue through the four-way stop. Luther Peterson Boulevard is the first street on the left. From Temple, take IH-35 South. Just past Georgetown, exit on University Boulevard. Proceed to stop sign. Take left on University Boulevard. The third street is Sunrise. Turn right onto Sunrise. The second street to the right will be Luther Peterson Boulevard. Hall Rental Information: 512-255-1554; 512-771-4948. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, beginning at 2 p.m. at the hall, followed by entertainment and potluck meal.

Lodge Hall: 3609 Preston Road, Pasadena. Hall Phone: 713-487-3297. Regular Lodge/Covered Dish Meetings: Fourth Sunday of each month, meal, 1 p.m. followed by meeting, 2 p.m. with the exception of November and December.

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 177, ACADEMY (2) Attention: Remaining 2018 meetings will be held on Wednesday, November 7 to elect officers and on the second Wednesday of December. Board of Trustees meet at 6 p.m.; regular lodge meeting follows at 6:30 p.m.

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 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 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. Board of Trustee/Lodge Meetings: 2018 remaining meetings will be held on Wednesday, November 7 to elect officers and on the second Wednesday of December. Board of Trustees meet at 6 p.m.; lodge meeting follows at 6:30 p.m. Bingo: Every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; kitchen is open.

LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST (5) Lodge Hall: 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress. Directions: Off Hwy 290 West at Skinner. Hall Phone: 281373-9482; email spjstlodge196@gmail.com. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month - potluck served at 1 p.m.; meeting begins at 2 p.m. - unless otherwise noted. For information, call Cadance Wager 713515-2835. Youth Club Meetings: Contact Youth Leader Cadance Wager 713-515-2835.

LODGE 179, WARRENTON (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 11 a.m. Location will be announced in the Vestnik prior to the meeting each month. For information, contact Ricky Weyand 979-966-7138.

LODGE 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY (2) Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of each month on even months - February, April, June, August, October, and December, 6:30 p.m. at Taylor Hall, 100 4th Street, Eddy. For information, contact President Allen Trigg, Sr. 254624-5152.

LODGE 180, BURLESON (3) Lodge Meetings: First Tuesday of each month at the Burleson Police Department Building - Community Room, 1161 S. W. Wilshire, Burleson, 6:15 p.m. For information, call 817-905-2097 or 972-268-0022.

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 181, CONROE (5) Lodge Meetings: Lodge meeting location/time will be announced in the Věstník. For further information, contact President Barbara Williams-Rash 936-295-7778; email b.d.willrash@att.net; Vice President Chuck Toney 281362-9062; email cdtiii@toney.us; or Treasurer Patsy McClelland 936-788-5714; or email pmcclelland@consolidated.

LODGE 202, JOURDANTON (7) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.; except in September and December, meetings are held on the second Sunday 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. except in September and December, meetings are held on the second Sunday at 1 p.m. at Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton.

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 207, IOWA PARK (4) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of each month, 6 p.m. For meeting location, call Secretary Mary Hatter 940-3228503.

LODGE 183, ARLINGTON (3) 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. Stay on Cooper Street until you come to Mayfield Street. Turn right on Mayfield; go down and turn left on Pleasant Valley Lane. Hall Rental Information: Hall Phone: 682-8003485. 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 for 4 miles. Hall is located on the right. Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of February, May, August, and November, 7 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, and location. LODGE 186, CALDWELL (1) Lodge Hall: 937 State Hwy 36, Caldwell. Directions: Hall 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. 1-7420733095-41002.

LODGE 215, SOUTH PLAINS (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Saturday of January, March, May, July, and September, 6:30 p.m. at Tahoka Housing Authority (small room - 1400 Ave K). For any questions, call Secretary Pam Lehmann 806-535-8356. Youth Club Meetings: For location/time, contact Youth Leader Janeece Williams 806-990-3351. LODGE 219, EL PASO (4) Lodge Meetings: First Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. at 521 Texas Avenue 79901 (Use the Florence St. entrance). For questions, call Secretary Nirma Bustamante 915-726-4485. Youth Club Meetings: Third Saturday of every month. For time and location, call Youth Leader Aracely Quiz 915-999-2062. LODGE 229, ABILENE (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of February, May, August, and November, 6 p.m. at Rosa’s Cafe and Tortilla Factory, 1026 North Judge Ely Boulevard, Abilene. For information, contact Secretary Tammy Copeland 325-6720577 or 325-721-5127. LODGE 232, HOUSTON MIDTOWN (5) Lodge Meetings: Meetings are held the third Tuesday of every other month for January, March, May, July, September, and November, 6:30 pm. at Czech Cultural Museum Houston, 4920 San Jacinto, Houston. For information, contact Secretary Catherine Anderson 713-726-1928. LODGE 246, MORGAN’S POINT (2) Lodge Meetings: Unless otherwise announced, second Tuesday of January, March, May, July, September, and November, 11:30 a.m. For meeting location, call President Ingrid Petrik 254-760-1831; or Secretary Melanie Zavodny 254-534-0807. LODGE 258, SEGUIN (7) Lodge Meetings: For meeting date, location, and time, contact President Chester Jenke 210-413-3053 or Treasurer Colleen Jenke 210-215-9494. —SPJST—-

October is Czech Heritage Month in Texas ! Czech Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the rich ethnic heritage of American Czechs and the many contributions they have made to American culture. In celebration, the Věstník invites you to participate in its Czech Heritage Month Activities. Several Czech-themed prizes will be awarded in a drawing from entries received. Entries must be received by October 24, 2018. Winners will be announced in the October 31 Věstník. Mail your entry to: SPJST Věstník Editor Melanie Zavodny • P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503

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