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Official Organ Of The Slavonic Benevolent Order Of The State Of Texas, Founded 1897

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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503

VOLUME79

NUMBER10

ISSN-07458800

March 6, 1991

Large Attendance At District III Spring Seminars

SPJST ACHIEVER'S CLUB WINNERS·· Standing, L to R: Ernest Has­ kovec (L-25), Albert Kubala,(L~92),District III Director Cyrill (Sid) Pok­ ladník, Jerry Milan (accepting for Talon Milan - Lodge 154), Johnnie I. Krajca (L-25), SFR Jim Wiest.

Pictured, L to R: District m Dírec- Achiever's Club Winner, Johnnie tor Cyrill (Sid) Pokladnik and SFM Krizan (right of Lodge, 6) with GeneMcBride.

Director Cyrill (Sid) Pokladnik.

SUPREMELODGEVICE PRESIDENTBernard M. Gebala (left) and SFR Jim Wiest (right) present Sales RepresentativeBen A. Jarma of Lodge 84, with a Certificate of Achievementfor completingthe Quick-Start II Ad­ vanced Training Course. Ben also is an AchievementClub Winner.

(More Photos Of District III On Pages3 & 4) Achiever's Club Winner Freddie Achiever's Club Winner Johnnie Kaluza (right of Lodge 54) with Gaidusek, Sr. (right of Lodge 66) Director Cyrill (Sid) Pokladnik. and Director Cyrill (Sid)Pokladnik.

Lodge 6, Cottonwood Conducts Installation Of Officers At Annual Meeting

1991 LODGE 6 OFFICERS, L TO R: Youth Leader Willie Mae Schuetz, Treasurer and Assistant Youth Leader Peggy Dobecka, Vice President Robert Dobecka, President Johnnie Krizan, Financial Secretary George Achiever's Club Winner Henry Achiever's Club Winner O.D. Otte Straten, Reporter Edward Hykel and Flag Bearer Lydia Dobecka.

Breitkreutz, Sr. (right of Lodge 35) (right) of Lodge 180, with Director Supreme Lodge Jerry Mikulas (extreme left) installed the officers at their and Director Cyrill (Sid) Pokladnik. Cyrill (Sid)Pokladnik. recent lodge meeting.

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BERNARD M. GlrnALA VICE PRESIDENT Office Phone: (817) 773-1575 Home Phone: (817) 778-3872

LEONARD MIKE..',KA SECRET ARY· TREASURER Office Phone: (817) 773-1575 Home Phone: (817) 778-3720

JERRY MIKULAS FINANCIAL SECRET ARY Office Phone: (817) 773-1575 Home Phone: (817) 773-2950

SIDNEYKACIR LEGAL ADVISOR (817) 778-5228 P.O. Box 5220 Temple, Texas 76505

DIRECTORS ANDREW VAVRA DISTRICT I Home Phone: (409) 272-8043 Rt. 2, Box 37, Caldwell, TX 77836

WILLIE E.KOHUTEK DISTRICT II Home Phone: (817) 593-4115 Rt. 2, Box 320, Buckholts, TX 76518

CYRILL (SID) POKLADNIK DISTRICT III Office Phone: (214) 741-1874 2924 Elm St., Dallas, TX 75226 Home Phone: (214) 686-8604 Home: 3924 Barnes Bridge Rd. Dallas, TX 75228

STANLEY BROZ JHSTRl<'T IV Home Phone: (915) 442-3271 Lowake, TX 76855

LOUIS HANUS DISTRICT V Home Phone: (713) 862-6866 1700 w:r.c. Jester #1100 Houston, TX 77008

MATT S. VANEK DISTRICT VI Home Phone: (512) 578-2687 1009 Northgate, Victoria, TX 77901

THELMA HRNCIR DISTRICT VII Home Phone: (512) 241-3114 3102 Vicksburg, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 PUBLICATION COMMITTEE DISTRICT I • MELVIN H. SKRABANEK, SEC. • P.O. BOX 490, CALDWELL, TX 77836 - (409) 567-3664 DISTRICT II • DOROTHY PECHAL, ROUTE 3, BOX 748, TEMPLE, TX 76501 - (817) 9852545 DISTRICT III • ALBERT L. BANIK, V. CHMN., ROUTE 1, BOX 283, WEST, TX 76691 - (8 I 7) 826-5683 DISTRICT IV • ANGELINE KRISTINEK, CHMN., ROUTE 7, BOX 834, LUBBOCK, TX 79401 - (806) 763-0047 DISTRICT V· TOMMIE LOSTAK, P.O. BOX 194, DANBURY, TX 77534 - (409) 922-1244 DISTRICT VI· SOPHIE DYBALA, H.C.R. 61, BOX 72A, GANADO, TX 77962 - (512) 7712598 DISTRICT VII • BE'ITY JURICA, ROUTE 2, BOX 899, CORPUS, CHRISTI, TX 78410 (512) 265-9018 BY·LAW COMMITTEE DISTRICT I • DONNIE VI('TORICK, P.O. BOX 85, SNOOK, TX 77878 • (409) 272-3265

Saturday, February 23rd over two hundred members from across Texas DISTRICT II • LAD J. ZATOPEK, 2605 W. registered at the SPJST Annual Local AVE. Z, TEMPLE, TX 7650 I -(817) 778-3067 DISTRICT III · JERRY MILAN, V. CHMN., Lodge Officers' Workshop sponsored 620R LAKESIDE, Ff. WORTH, TX 76135 - by the Home Office held at Lodge No. (817) 237-4237 . mSTRICT IV • ERNEST KRISTINEK, JR., 80 in Holland.

It was a beautiful day for the drive .

ROUTE 2, BOX 99, L11TLEFIELD, TX 79339 DISTRICT V • MILDRED HOLEMAN, and upon arriving at 9:45 a.m., we CHMN., 1006 CHANTILLY LN., HOUSTON, found the parking lot almost full to TX 77018 (713) 683-0018 DISTRICT VI LEONA MACHA, capacity. Some of the members were SECRETARY, 501 SHROPSIIIRE, EL CAMPO, still in the lobby enjoying kolaches TX 77437 (409) 543-3746 with coffee.

DISTRICT VII • DOMINIC F. NETEK, SR., Call to order came at the proper time 3907 SKYLARK, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78210 (512) 532-3916 and the well planned program began FINANCE COMMITTEE with the Pledge of Allegiance and all DISTRICT I • ERNEST WENTRCEK, V. remained standing for a moment of CIIMN., 1530 BENNETr, BRYAN, TX 77802 • silence in honorable respect to all of (409) 822-4226.

DISTRICT II • JERRY E. VALCHAR, 12 E. our deceased members who had YOUNG, TEMPLE, TX 76501 • (817) 773-5784 preceded us to eternal peace and also DISTRICT III . LARRY LAZNOVSKY, ROUTE 7, BOX 48, ENNIS, TX 75119 - (214) honoring our men and women serving 875-5987 in Persian Gulf.

DISTRICT IV ., LILLIAN HOLUBEC, 1809 This year's workshop coordinator A&M AVE., SAN ANGELO, TX 76904 - (915) was Supreme Lodge Legal Advisor 944-1709 , DISTRICT V • ALVIN J. SEFCIK, 1409 AUS­ Sidney Kacir who certainly had the TIN, l:.aMARQUE, TX 77568 - (409) 935-3919 program well-oriented to the purpose DISTRICT VI· RITA VANEK, SECRETARY, P.O. BOX 901, EL CAMPO, TX 77437 • (409) of our SPJST Fraternal Society.

In their respective sections, the 543-6220 DISTRICT VII • MONTA FOSTER, CHMN., Supreme Lodge officers gave an in­ 911 E. GONZALES, YOAKUM, TX 77995 - sight pertaining to affairs and duties of (512) 293-5471 (H); (512) 293-5624 (Ranch) their department, also the progress INSURANCE COMMITTEI<: DISTRICT I • SUSAN SKRABANEK, ROUTE being made in each department.

2, BOX 13, CALDWELL, TX 77836 - (409) Actually, this program was designed 272-3440 to encompass 4 one-hour sessions with DISTRICT II . LAOIS NAVRATIL, I E. one hour for lunch break.

YOUNG, TEMPLE, TX 76501 • (817) 773-4644 DISTRICT III· BEN JARMA, CHMN., 9512 Topics included teamwork, com­ LEASIDE DR., DALLAS, TX 75238 • (214) munication, aid to sales repre­ 348-1514 DISTRICT IV • RAYMOND PA VLrSKA, 505 sentatives, planned visions and goals SO. CEDAR, SEYMOUR, TX 76380 at local lodge levels, importance of DISTRICT V • HELEN HEGWOOD, SEC., Audit Committee, meeting the heeds 6702 LINDY ANN LN., HOUSTON, TX 77008 of members, making members feel - (71:1) 864-0489 DISTRICT VI· JEROME J. HLAVATY, BOX welcome and other subjects of value to 174, LOLITA, TX 77971 our system of fraternal insurance.

DISTRICT VII • PAULINE BAYER, RT. 2, In the second hour of morning ses­ BOX 154-A, FLORESVILLE, TX 78114 sion, Congresswoman Delisi and STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR CLAUDETfE REESE, 112 EAST KILLEN, former State Insurance Board Member TEMPLE, TX 76501 - (817) 773-1575 HOME: Jo Ano Howard gave very interesting (817} 774-8912 and informative presentations. Espe­ DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I • SUSAN SKRABANEK, RT. 2, cially, of value were remarks about the BOX 13, CALDWELL, TX 77836 - (409} 272- Insurance Board by Mrs. Howard. In 3440 DISTRICT II· PATSY KOSLOVSKY, 1309 E. conclusion, she remarked: "What's right about Texas? It's right here," CENTRAL, TEMPLE, TX 76501 - (817)7748488 pointing at the audience. Her valued DISTRICT III . BESSIE PETR, 5406 MOR­ NINGSIDE, DALLAS, TX 75106 - (214) 826- presentation truly deserved a standing ovation.

3557 DISTRICT IV • SANDRA JANSA, 6617 There were many complimentary PLAINVIEW, SAN ANGELO, TX 76904 - remarks made about the day and cer­ (915) 658-8045 DISTRICT V • MARIE STAYTON, 206 tainly everyone learned something to AMUNDSON, HOUSTON, TX 77009 • (713) take back to the 49 lodges that were 694-2734 represented!

DISTRICT VI - ANITA ROYE, 1600 LYNN, Mostly everyone realizes how much EL CAMPO, TX 77467. (409) 543-4884 work can be involved in lodge work if DISTRICT VII· MRS. MAXINE PAVLISKA, RT. 2, BOX 151, f'LORESVILLE, TX 78114 - you make up your mind to do all you (512) 393-2030 can while you can. The State Frater­ LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MUSEUM nalist of the Year award was presented Thelma Bartosh, Museum Curator Office: (817) 773-1575, P.O. Box 100 to Sister Dolores Skrabanek of Lodge Temple, TX 76503 47 in Seaton; it was no exception be­ Sales Representatives Assistance cause she truly deserved the honor for Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. her unselfish efforts. What a deserving 1-800-72-SPJST After Office Hours and/or Weekends Call lady!

DISTRICT3 At this workshop directors also had a Jim Wiest· (817) 859-5955 section followed by a session of local DISTRICT 5 Helen Hegwood· (713) 864-0489 lodge members in a panel discussion DISTRICTS 6 & 7 moderated by Brother Al Kercho.

Jerome Hlavaty - (512) 874-4461 Quite a bit was learned pertaining to ALL OTHER IHSTRICTS CALL how different lodges approach their Gene McBride (817) 859-5855 UNSOLICITED MATERIALS FOR PUBLICATION problems.

CANNOT BE RETURNED UNLESS SUPFlCIENT The overall day's activities were POSTAGE IS ATTACHED. THIS INCLUDES PICTURES. THE EXPENSE OF PURLISHING ENGAGEMENT AND wisely spent and congratulations are in WEDDING PICTURES MUST BE BORNE BY THE order to Brother Sidney Kacir as well Sl1NDHR. CHANGES OF ADDRESS AND CORRESPONDENCE as host Lodge No. 80 for the effort put CONCERNING DELIVERY OF nm VESTNIK MUST BE SENT TO nm SUPREME LODGE, BOX 100, TEMPLE, forth to make this annual workshop TX76503.

PAID SUBSCRIPTIONS AND ADVE!RTISlNOMATIER another success.

SHOULD BE ADDRESSEDTO THE VESTNIK, P.O. BOX Photos of the event will be published 8S, WEST, TX 76691.

DEADLINE POR MATERIAL TO BE ACCEPTED POR as soon as we receive them.

THE FOLLOWINGISSUE JS THURSDAY.

We hope that you have noticed we are publishing some easy-to-read ar­ ticles in the Czech Section from time to time -- articles that do not have those "hard to understand" words.

Those of you who are studying Czech have suggested we do that now and then in order to try to help you.

They may be "elementary," words, however, they will help you.

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March 15-17 are the dates scheduled for the First Texas Polka Awards Festival at the Bell Expo Center in Belton, Texas which are fast approach­ ing. You may purchase tickets at Dillard's .ín Waco, Temple, Belton or Killeen, Texas.

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A new federal law aimed at boosting school services available to the nation's approximately 272,000 home­ less school-age children has triggered a call for more volunteers to lend a hand. To find out what kind of assis­ tance is required in your community, you can phone the State Department of Education and ask for the coordinator of education for homeless children and youths. Needs vary from state to state.

In Massachusetts, for example, high school students and adult volunteers are recruited to tutor homeless kids in five school districts. In Texas, home­ less shelters are desperate for coats, tennis shoes and other school garb. In every state, shelters want reference and fiction books, school supplies, backpacks, educational board games and picture books for pre-schoolers.

*** Owners of 1984 to 1990 Chevrolet Camaros and Pontiac Firebirds should check their seat-belt buckles to make sure they lock properly. General Motors and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration an­ nounced last month that long-term ex­ posure to the sun can weaken the buckle's release button, preventing the mechanism from snapping securely, staying fastened or from unlocking.

GM is notifying owners that dealers will repair the buckles free of charge.

Because supplies of replacement parts are limited, only people whose buckles are already broken can schedule immediate service appoint­ ments. When more parts become avail­ able in the fall, owners who haven't yet had the buckles replaced will be able to get new parts at no charge.

People who had buckles fixed before the recall will be reimbursed by dealers, as long as they have a receipt.

Owners of Cadillac Allante (1987-90) and Pontiac LeMans (1988-90) cars should also be on the lookout. These models have the same buckle but have not been recalled since no one has yet reported a problem.

*** All day long a little bird poured out its soul in song. It never knew that be­ cause of its melody a child in a sick bed smiled in its pain. And a man, beaten to earth, going by, heard the song and lifted his head, ready to bat­ tle anew.

The little bird never knew that the lilt of its rhythm quieted a quarrel of two lovers, who whistled instead to the tune. And a woman was good because her eyes caught sight of the little bird in the tree-top as it chirruped its song of love.

Did the little bird bemoan that no one came with medals and praise to make it a hero, a bird of renown?

When eventime came, the little bird lifted its wings and flew to a bough in a place that it knew. For tomorrow would come, and again it would sing, no matter who heard, just for joy I

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From the Financial Secretary's Office

More Photos From District ID Seminars

CURRENT ACTIVITY OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY, 1991 Bonds Certificate Loans Mortgage Loans Certificate of Deposit Furniture & Office Equipment Flex Annuities Withdrawal Annuities Bonus Death Claims Matured Endowments Refund To Lodges Premium Refund Bond Expense Surrender Values Reinsurance Decrease in Bonds by Amort.

RMO Taxes Actuary Advertising Appraisal Expense Commissions Contributions District Youth Counselors Society Automobile Expense Fraternal Activities Hospitalization Liability Insurance Legal Service Expense Medical Exams Non-Medical Exams Museum Operating Expense Office Maintenance Membership Dues Office Rent Expense Vestnik Vestnik Postage Organizational Expense Postage Salaries Office Supplies Supreme Lodge Meeting Tax: FICA, TEC & FUTA Telephone Travel-Officers & Directors Travel-State Field Manager Travel-Editor Travel-State Youth Director Research & Development Youth Activities Office Rent Home Account Expense SP JST Scholarship Annuities Annuity Withdrawal Expense UL Withdrawal Expense Dividends Escrow-Czech Chair Escrow Mortgage Loan Expense Bond Interest Certificate Loan Interest Certificate of Deposit Interest Premiums Royalties & Minerals Outside Legal Service Expense Prem. Income - Pd-Up Additions Application Fee Cash 12-31-90 Credits Debits Cash Balance 1-31-91 Assets: Cash Bonds Mortgage Loans Certificate Loans Stock Certificate of Deposit Home Office Building Real Estate Owned EDP Equipment Furniture & Office Equipment Jerry Mikulas Financial Secretary

DEBITS $348,596.54

CREDITS 1,879.13

321,673.44 157,532.41 47,778.62 104,680.84 3,842.46 96.32 84,270.00 5,328.00 159,452.12 395.13 195.94 47,364.40 440.91 1.90 215.06 1,268.75 2,635.12 1,787.50 15,100.85 375.00 382.65 1,393.62 938.62 10,269.16 4.00 161.10 2,385.51 35.00 25.00 3,380.14 190.00 6,000.00 397.32 5,000.00 4,135.75 3,026.00 64,054.18 3,550.54 4,375.40 5,233.09 3,432.82 450.46 82.53 33.00 3.43 2,342.16 20.51 6,000.00 5,279.67 1,770.78 242,384.70 30.90 803.40 13,872.50 25.00 2,762.15 278,604.14 223,751.71 6,918.99 4,472.59 266,907.65 17,573.42

SEMINAR HELD AT LODGE NO. 54, WEST

1,735.50 1,128.62 1,398.90 $1,274,501.85 $145,617.18 1,227,131.20+ 1,274,501.85-

$1,227 ,131.20

$98,246.53 98,246.53 34,582,830. 73 31,773,342.12 1,410,731.83 1,671,257.14 267,441.36 872,882.22 390,729.82 137,313.74 122,586.15 $71,327 ,361.64

SEMINAR HELD AT LODGE NO. 54, WEST

Large Attendance At District Ill Spring Seminars The fall sessions of the SPJST Sales Representatives' Continuing Education seminars were held recently in West and Dallas.

SPR Jim Wiest, with the assistance of District III Director Cyrill (Sid) Pokladnik, SFM, Gene McBride, Supreme Lodge Vice President Ber­ nard M. Gebala, Home Office Person­ nel Kathy Fritz and Ruth Hanusch, conducted the seminars designed to promote advanced insight into the modem types of insurance and how

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Straight Domino Tournament March 23, 1991 SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor

State "42" Tournament April 6, 1991 SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone

State Horseshoe Tournament April 27, 1991 SPJST Lodge No. 17, New Tabor -SPJSTSEMINAR HELD AT LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS.

Family Fun And Important SPJST Dates March 23 •• State SPJST Straight Domino Tournament, Lodge 29, Taylor April 6 •• State SPJST "42" Domino Tournament, Lodge 24, Cyclone April 14 •• Annual Picnic; Noon Meal and Auction, Lodge 38, Kovar April 27 •• State Horseshoe Tournament, Lodge 17, New Tabor May 11 •• SPJST Tarok Tournament, Lodge 49, Rowena May 19 •• SPJST Annual Lodge Picnic, Lodge 80, Holland May 19 •• Third Annual Polka Fest; Inez, Texas, 1:00-8:00 p.m.; sponsored by Placed o SPJST Lodge 97 & Inez SPJST Lodge 143 June 2 •• SPJST Annual Lodge Picnic, Lodge 47, Seaton -SPJST-

SEMINAR HELD AT LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS.

interested in running for office should Elgin is located on Highway 95 contact District II President Ronnie (South) past Taylor.

Rieger at (512) 352-2000 or District II This is an important meeting, so Secretary Arleen Tschoemer, 2405 please try to attend. I hope to see many South 13th, Apartment 504, Temple, persons there.

Texas 76504.

Lodge 18 will have a meal and we are asking members to bring salads Arleen Tschoemer and desserts. We will try to eat about District II Secretary 5:30 p.m.

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District V Spring Meeting Lodge 196, Houston-West, Katy, Texas March 10, 1991

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11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Lunch 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.: Social (Music)

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1 :00 p.m. Call to Order --------------------------------President

Evelyn Mikeska

Presentation of Colors ------- Michelle Lenny, John Buri, Candace Hale

PICTURED, L TO R: Supreme Lodge Vice President Bernard M. Gebala, Secretary to the Vice President Kathy Fritz, State Field Representative Jim Wiest, Underwriter Ruth Hanusch, District III Director Cyrill (Sid) Pok· ladnik.

Call one of the sales representatives listed on the back page for more infor­ mation. Each one is fully qualified to meet your needs. . -SPJST-

National Anthems English ----------------------------------------

Fred Buri

Czech ---------------------------------------------------------Helen

Hegwood

Welcome --------------------------Lodge Response --·------------------District

196 President Zdenek Nadbalek 1st Vice President Montie Baldwin

Introduction of Guest------District 2nd Vice President Keith Kieschnick Memorial Service ----------------------District

President Evelyn Mikeska

Roll Call of Officers --------------District Secretary Dorothy Pflughaupt Recognition ---------------------------50- Year Members and Fratemalists Report -------·------------------------------

Supreme Lodge Representative

Reading of Minutes and Correspondence------------Dorothy

Pflughaupt

Youth Program and Report -------------- Youth Counselor Marie Stayton Reports from District Officers Old and New Business

District II Spring Supreme Lodge Vice President Ber· nard M. Gebala addresses the class.

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they meet SPJST members' needs more fully.

Continuing Education for fraternal organizations is not required by the Texas State Board of Insurance but, to better serve the membership, the SPJST requires its agents to take six hours of classroom education per year to remain in active status.

Dear Readers: The District II spring meeting is scheduled to be held on Sunday, March 17, 1991 at Lodge No. 18, Elgin.

Registration will begin at 1 :30 p.m., the business meeting at 2:30 p.m.

Remember this is our business meet­ ing with election of officers; anyone

Report of Auditing Committee Election of Officers Site Selection for Family Day Announcements --------------------------------------------Keith Installation of District and Youth Club Officers Door Prizes Thank you for coming and supporting your District!

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Ht)ILS~ Directions to District V spring meeting at VFW Hall, 6th Avenue and "D" Street in Katy, Texas.

District V Spring Meeting The District V spring meeting will be held in Katy, Texas hosted by Lodge No. 196 on Sunday, March 10, 1991.

An overview of the day is below. A map of the general area to assist you in finding the VFW Hall in Katy is on page 5.

The cost of the meal is $4.00 for adults and $2.50 for children. Mem­ bers are asked to bring pastries and desserts.

The district will also be collecting eye glasses at this meeting, so please bring your old glasses so that others may see and we can share our fraternal spirit.

Come out Sunday, March 10 and enjoy the day. Let's support our local lodge and district.

Dorothy Pflughaupt District V Secretary -SPJST-

Lodge No. 4, Hallettsville Dear Members: Our lodge met Sunday, February 10, 1991 at Mr. Gatti's with a good atten­ dance. The meeting was called to order

by President Annie Vahalik:,followed by the pledge to the flag led by Flag Bearer Janell Chudej assisted by Nicholas Vahalík.

President Vahalík introduced and welcomed SYD Claudette Reese and DYC Anita Roye. They gave an inter­ esting slide presentation on the SPJST youth program -- its many activities, leadership qualities and personal rewards an active youth club can offer its members. A question-and-answer period followed. The youth then met and had a craft activity.

The mother lodge continued its meet­ ing with the minutes from our last meeting read by Corresponding Secretary Erwin Holy. Correspondence followed.

Reports were given by Treasurer Helen Zabransky and FAC Gaye Galetka.

It was voted by the members to honor our 50-year members and present their pins at our annual Family Day in August. Our 1991 50-year members are George Travis Cervenka, Louis Vaclav Franta, Alex Galetka, Victor F. Galetka, Rosie Hanzelka, Lester C. Holly, Emil A. Janak, Oscar Koerth, Agnes Míkush, Mary Morley, Edwin J. Pesek, Robert J. Pesek, Irene Staha, Martha Tesch, Henry E. Trep­ tow, Frances Urban, Kathryn Woytek, Marvin E. Woytek and Paul W. Woytek.

It was voted to contribute to the American Heart Association and Hal­ lettsville Volunteer Fire Department.

Co-YouthLeader Evelyn Holy joined the meeting and announced that our youth club is again active with eight members, three social members and one guest attending the first meeting.

They hope to have more membersjoin.

An Easter egg hunt will be held at the March meeting.

After taking care of other business the meeting adjourned. Our lodge treated those present to pizza and refreshments. Door prize winners were Helen Zabransky and August Neubauer.

January, February and March birthdays were honored. Those present were Gaynell Chudej, Margaret Smotek, Elsie Mascheck, Elizabeth Vahalík, Ida Neubauer, Tucker Scott, Joshua and Joe Siptak. The birthday cake was won by Tucker Scott.

Our next meeting will be Sunday, March 10th at Mr. Gatti's beginning at 2 p.m. as usual. The youth club will also meet and have an Easter egg hunt.

Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter -SPJST-

Lodge No.13, Dime Box Dear Members and Readers: Fifteen SPJST Lodge No. 13 mem­ bers met Sunday, February 17 for the regular monthly meeting. President Ricky Ford called the meeting to order at 2:10 p.m.

Matt Ford led us all in the pledge to the flag.

Roll call of officers and trustees revealed 12 present and 3 absent.

Sister Dorothy Rackel read the minutes from the January meeting and Sister Debbie Kostelka gave the treasurer's report. Both were accepted as read.

Several letters of correspondence were also read.

Our lodge will present two 50-year pins to its members this year. They are Frances Grichar and Milton Hejtman­ cik. Since both live far away, the lodge members requested that the pins be mailed to them.

The lodge members voted not to have a Christmas Day dance, as was requested by a band.

All Lodge No. 13 members are asked to pay their local lodge dues of $1.20 per member per year; you may mail them to SPJST Lodge No. 13, P.O. Box 56, Dime Box, Texas 77853 or give them to Debbie Kostelka, our lodge treasurer.

There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m.

Our next meeting is scheduled for March 17, 1991.

Fraternally, Magdalene Iselt, Reporter -SPJST-

kitchen so again we invited our friends and neighbors to this event.

It was great to see Anton and Gladys Mogonye at our meeting. Anton is recovering from a recent illness and we wish him a speedy and full recovery.

Lodge No. 17 at New Tabor will The meeting was then adjourned with have a fund-raiser Saturday, March 9th fellowship to follow.

Gilbert J'. Kubicek, Secretary beginning at 1 :00 p.m.

There will be a turkey shoot and -SPJSThorseshoe contest outside.

Inside, there will be a cake walk and games.

At 4:30 p.m. Lodge No. 17 Youth Club will have "Salute To The Troops."

At 5:00 p.m. supper consisting of hot dogs, chili dogs and chili will be served.

Dear Members: The ladies are asked to bring sweets.

A reminder that the Czech National Fraternally yours, Cemetery Association of East Bernard Lola Vavra, Reporter will hold its first bi-annual meeting for -SPJST1991 on Sunday, March 10th at 2 p.m. in the SPJST hall building, home of Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28. Those members who have some members of Lodge No. 18 held its monthly meet­ their family laid to rest in the Czech ing on February 19, 1991 with 23 National Cemetery of East Bernard, are invited to attend the meeting. The membersin attendance.

President Dale Kessel opened the agenda will, in most part, be open but meeting after which the Pledge of Al­ will follow a general "Order of Busi­ ness." There will be one item to deter­ legiance was recited.

The minutes from the last meeting mine and that being a new date for the were read followed by reports from the pre-Easter cleanup day and work party.

At this writing, there was a light other officers and chairpersons.

The following upcoming events were luncheon planned which would con­ vene after the business meeting ad­ discussed: Our Spring Polka Fest is scheduled journs.

To varify the light luncheon and/or for March 10th, beginning at 2 p.m.

The Fabulous Six, Vrazels and the Leo any other information about the meet­ Majek bands will be providing music. ing, contact by writing or phoning: The kitchen will be open all afternoon, Mrs. Annie Srubar, Secretary­ so we hope all our dancing friends join Treasurer, Czech National Cemetery Association, Route 1, Box 174-A, East us for this afternoon of enjoyment.

The District II spring meeting will be Bernard, Texas 77435; Telephone--AC held in Elgin, but as of meeting night 409-335-4225.

To the faithful ones: See you on the the date was undecided, (probably on March 24th). Looking forward to 10th at 2 p.m. and this writer remains seeing our brothers and sisters from Fraternally yours, District II at this meeting.

Joseph D. Nezval, President Our May Fete has been scheduled for Lodge Karel Joná~No. 28 and May 26th at 3 p.m. Music will follow Czech National Cemetery Assoc. from 5 to 9 p.m. Dale's delicious ham­ -SPJSTburgers will be available from the

Lodge No. 17, New Tabor Fund-Raiser

To All SPJST Members And Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard

Lodge No. 18, Elgin

FIRST PLACE WINNERS in Valentine Centest Stefanee Callaway (15· 17), R.D. Easter (8 years and under), Waylon Callaway (11-14). «

Lodge No. 35, Elk Dear Readers: The meeting was called to order by our President Henry Breitkreutz on February 10, 1991.

Pledge of Allegiance was led by Flag Bearers Jana Breitkreutz and Charlene Stead.

Guests were Robert Allen and Ore Lee Burney.

Treasurer's report was read by Verna Pavelka and it was approved.

Youth report was given by Youth Leader Louise Burney. She presented first, second, -third and consolation prizes to the winners of the Valentine's contest. First place win­ ners in 8 years and under -- R.D. Easter; 11 to 14 -- Waylon Callaway' and in 15 to 17 -- Stefanee Callaway.

Judges were Bill Hand, Mrs. Gerik and

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15-17-YEAR-OLD (right).

March 6, 1991

CONTESTANTS

with Youth Leader

Louise Burney

YOUTH LEADER LOUISE BURNEY with contest participants, Christopher Pavelka and R.D. Easter.

Evan and

LOUISE BURNEY (right) with Waylon Callaway, Jana Breitkreutz, Char­ lene Stead and Courtney Cohn holding Valentines they made for the con­ test.

Frances Falunakee. Louise told us that we were invited to a Valentine dance at Lodge 66 in Elm Mott on Friday, February 15th.

Following the meeting we were to take cookies and Valentines (made by youth members) to the rest home in Mart.

Social games were enjoyed by all

before our meal. We had great fun and hope to do this a lot more in the future.

We planned a cake walk for February 16. At the March meeting we will have an egg-decorating contest and an Easter egg hunt.

In April we plan a kite-flying con­ test; in May, a Mother's Day Special and, in June, a Father's Day program.

We sang "Happy Birthday" to Adolph Pavelka; his birthday was in January and he was not present be­ cause he was ill, so we thought we would recognize him.

Secretary Donna Adler was not present so the minutes were read by Verna Pavelka which were approved.

Sick person discussed was "Muscle" Pavelka and we wish him a speedy recovery.

New business discussed was about the parking area looking good, plumb­ ing being fixed, work on electric fans, and washer/dryer was fixed.

Youth door prize was won by R.D. Easter at the youth club meeting and at the adult meeting, they were won by Richard Burney (adult) and Chris­ topher Pavelka (youth).

Valentine candy was given to the parents. It was donated by the Enter­ tainment Committee and was handed out by some of the youth members.

Committees' appointments were dis­ cussed; entertainment, resolution, sun­ shine and grievance and who was to serve on each committee.

With no further business, the meet­ ing was adjourned so everyone could join in the games and fun until time for our meal.

For our March 1 Oth monthly meet­ ing, we would like for the members to bring a salad or dessert.

See you there.

Fraternally, Cindy Dennis Easter, Reporter -SPJST-

Lodge No. 40, El Campo-Hlllje Our regular monthly meeting was called to order by President Rita Vanek who led us in the Pledge of Al­ legiance. We observed a moment of silent prayer for our deceased mem­ bers and also for our Armed Services in the Middle East.

Secretary Leona Macha called the roll of officers; all officers were present.

Minutes of the January 21, 1991 were approved.

Correspondence was received and read:

An acknowledgement of memorial gifts to SPJST Scholarship Fund in memory of Robert Lee Janca and Rosie M. Orsag; A thank you note from Dolores Valigura; A letter from SL President Howard B. Leshikar regarding our 50-year members. We will honor these mem­ bers on Sunday, June 9th -- namely, Elton Lewis Adamcik, Merrill Travis Adamcik, Jerome Knebel, Josie Knebel, Willie Leo Marsh and Betty Strnadel; SL Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska advising us of the death of two of our members, Millie Mary Bubela and Olga Huff; New Insurance/Annuities and Ter­ mination/Lapses Report for January 1991.

FAC Dora Lee Kopecky reminded us of our next meeting being held on Wednesday, March 20, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

Mary Ann Karasek reported on youth activities and Bennie Reck reported on hall rentals.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Landis "Dutch" Kopecky won the door prize.

Leona Macha, Secretary -SPJST-

Reminder, Reminder Lodge No. 47, Seaton Members!

Just a quick reminder to all Lodge 47 members interested in playing dominoes. We will be having a playoff for straight dominoes on March 15 at 7 p.m. This is the night of our Friday monthly social so try to be at the lodge around 6 p.m. for some good ham­ burgers.

The "42" playoffs are also scheduled the following Friday,· March 22nd.

Don't forget these two very important dates. The cost is $5.00 on each playoff. Hope to see a lot of interested members out on these two Friday evenings.

Fraternally, Ruth Hanusch -SPJST-

Lodge No. 66, Waco February Meeting Dear Members: Our meeting was called to order at 2:30 p.m. by President Jim Locke.

Flags were presented by Jesika Tierce and Sandra Trickett. The pledge and youth motto were led by Alicia Neslony.

All officers were present.

Secretary Bonnie Pruitt read the minutes of our previous meeting and, with a correction, they were approved.

She also read a letter from the Texas Polka Music Association.

She also stated that there will be four members getting their 50-year mem­ bership pins; they are Marie Janecka, Rudolph Joe Cervenka, William Frank Cervenka and Wayland Smajstrla.

There was a discussion and they will be honored at our regular May meet­ ing, they will also honor sales repre­ sentatives of Lodge No. 66.

Then, she read the minutes of the Board of Trustees' meeting and they were approved.

Sister Sophie Leshikar gave the Entertainment Committee report. They served chili with beans and trimmings which were very delicious for our February meeting. For the March meeting, members are asked to bring a

casserole dish. The committee will fur­ nish desserts, coffee and our lodge will furnish drinks.

Sister Mary A. Langlotz gave the fraternal activities' reports. There were 30 members present at the February 11 social game night. Our next social game night will be March 11 at 7 p.m.

Our straight domino playoffs are in progress and our "42" domino playoffs will start on March 4 at 7 p.m.; so if you are interested in playing, please come.

District III spring meeting will be April 14 at Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth. There will be horseshoe and quilt contests at that meeting. Mem­ bers are asked to attend, if possible.

There were eleven members from Lodge 66 who attended the Officers' Workshop sponsored by Supreme Lodge and hosted by Lodge 80, Hol­ land on February 23 which was very informative. We thank Supreme Lodge and Lodge 80 for their hospitality and making this event possible.

New members are Sara Ann Wedek­ ing, Staci Amanda Thrasher, Jeremy W. Veselka and Shawn Caldwell.

Get well cards were sent to Rose Marie Spence and Albina Koslovsky; a birthday card was sent to Rose Parma.

Youth Leader Gladys Yates reported there were twelve members, one visitor and seven adults present at their youth meeting. They will make bows for the military in the nursing home.

They will have an Easter egg hunt at their March 17 meeting. They also 'made Valentine boxes for their February meeting and they gave them as door prizes. The winners were Ben­ nie Engelke, Johnnie Gaidusek, Daniel Nors and Blanche Lewis.

Daniel and I visited with Brother George and Maurine Trefny and Brother George is feeling much better.

They will be moving to Dallas to be close to their son and family, so they can help them with their needs. We wish them good luck and hope every­ thing will be favorable.

Our door prize winner was Leona Nors.

Members celebrating birthdays in February were Jammie Williams, Amanda Neslony, Evelyn Stuckly, Ray Orsag, Bennie Engelke, Lucile Cer­ venka and Mary Klimitchek.

The birthday cake was brought by Jammie Williams.

With no further business the meeting was adjourned.

Fraternally, Leona Nors, Reporter -SPJST-

Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi Dear Members: This is a notice to Lodge 79, Corpus Christi members, the next meeting has been changed to Sunday, March 1Oth. The meeting will start at 2 p.m. and will be followed by a "svacina" for which each family is asked to bring goodies to eat, such as sandwiches and/or sweets. The place to meet is the usual one at the SPJST Lodge 79-­ Sokol Hall on 5502 Kostoryz Road.

See you Sunday, March 1Oth. Fraternally, Helen Pavelka, Reporter -SPJST-

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Lodge No. 84, Dallas "Thank You" Lodge 84's "Clean-up Detail" was a big production --- the stag crew con­ sisting of Adolph Salac, Charlie Petr, Bennie Jarma·, Gilbert Kalich and Leonard Baleja, under the direction of Betty Lea Olson, performed miracles.

At first glance, one would think the stage area had been enlarged; the truth is, that, after 25 plus years of props, discarded items and DUST were removed there is now room to walk be­ hind and around the curtains.

Outside the scenery was being changed by our landscape artists, Rose and Randy Scott. The shrubs were neatly groomed, giving the grounds a well-manicuredlook.

Meanwhile, the kitchen took on a special glow as our trio, Evelyn Salac, Carlyn Ondrusek and Wanda Petr polished the cabinets and appliances.

They also prepared the lunch. When the trio sang "Come On It's Lunch Time" and "We Know You Were Com­ ing So We Baked A Cake," the entire crew came running and later joined in the grand finale. "I cannot believe I ate the whole thing."

To these faithful members we give a STANDING OVATION, and THANK YOU! Betty Olson, President -SPJST-

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Airline Baptist Church, AARP, Wood­ land Towers Home for senior citizens, Houston's Food Pantry, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Houston Junior Forum, Houston Brethren Church, Knights of Columbus, and providing transportation for senior citizens and assistingpatients in patients' homes.

Many of our members volunteer their time helping others when the need arises. Those members who helped in that way in 1990are: Jerry and Willie Mae Ermis, Louis and Oleta Hanus, Mary and Johnny Kosut, Ann and Gus Urbanovsky, Elsie and Louis Roznovsky, Tom and Clara Jecmenek, Ed and Ellen Miculka, Laura and Royal Warnasch, Franklin and Almeida Bravenec, Rosalee and Tim Kostom, Viola and Harley Cox, Steve and Estelle Kelly, Kathy and Mike Trefell, Doug and Gladys Pulley, Thomas and Lydia Marsh, Emily and Wiley Guetner, Josephine and Walter Koeppen, Dolores and Raymond Krampota, Homer Alexander, Tillie Helmcamp, Gary Kosut, Mary Schenbum, Milert Antrich, Helen Hegwood, Lillie Spies, Lanny Kosut, Margaret Allbritton, Shirley Stona.ker, Adele and Henry Kite, A.V. Roznovsky, Ernest Anders, Dolores Condon, Viola Allen, Janet Raymond, Evelyn Mikolas, Joe COMMITTEE Scholarship Memorial Rules and Regulations Sales Representatives Auditing Vice President's Writing Benevolence Reporter Telephone Popcorn Fraternal Affairs Kitchen Men's Club Choral Club Czech Class Birthday Club Sisters Board of Trustees Social Nights Entertainment Czech Concert Orchestra

COMMITTEE REPORTER Josephine Pflugbaupt Naomi Spencer Eugene Barca.k Helen Hegwood Tom Marsh Pearl Hanka Mary A Kosut Willie Mae Ermis Bill Malak Homer Alexander Annie Vala Edward Miculka Evelyn Walla William Souchek Mary A. Kosut Karl Lindemann Willie Wehring Harley Cox Kathy Jolly

The total number of hours that Lodge Mary Angel Kosut, Lodge 88 88 committees spent doing work for Benevolence reporter, giving the an­ nual report at the December month· the lodge without compensation in ly and yearly meetings. (Photo by 1990 is 19,355.

John L. Kosut)

HOURS 4 5 7

43 107

120 126 126 208 235 838 1,004 1,384 1,547 2,093 2,414 2,787

3,004 3,303

Mary Angel Kosut, Reporter For Lodge 88 Benevolence -SPJSTreceive this honor. Brother Spacek has been a member of the SPJST for over 53 years and has been an officer and sales representative most of that time.

Brother Spacek has devoted countless days and hours to keep Lodge No. 106, 'La Grange alive throughout the years with his desire, determination and hope and that determination came true during the year of 1990 when Lodge No. 106 was re-organized and, once again, is active.

Lodge No. 88, Houston 1991 Charity Work

By Members In 1990 the members of Lodge 88 spent many hours doing charity work for the community,again.

Some members work at different places on a regular basis every week of the year, others work by helping those who need help, as the need arises.

The volunteers who worked on a regular basis in 1990are as follows: Ardy McKlellan, Lillie Spies, Mary Ehret, Mildred Holeman, Georgie Buchanan, Dolores Condon, Ellen Miculka, Mary Schenbum, Josephine Bishop, Homer Alexander, Doris Darilek, Mary Krippner, Earline Hof­ fman, Vera and Bill McCaskill, Helen and Bill Kenjura, Georgie and Sidney Jurchak, Ima Lero, Helen . Hegwood and Albert Zajicek.

They worked at Northwest Memorial Hospital, Autumn Hills and St. Dominic Nursing Homes, All Saints Catholic Church, Houston-Galveston Diocese Center, Spring Branch Memorial Center for retarded citizens,

Miksch, Margaret Spahr, Mary Krip­ pner, Frank Tilicb, Ted Pryzbala, Bill Kenjura, Karl Lindemann, Bennie and Stacie Kocich, Mary Ehret, Ima Lero, Fred Buri, Jr., Carolyn Filipp, Janna and Joy Plyler, Robert Arnold, Naomi Spencer, and the Choral Club.

The members listed above visited patients in hospitals and nursing homes and in patients' homes; they visited children in homes for children from troubled families and they donated food, clothing and funds to the needy.

They provided music and did other work at different churches and other organizations in the community. They served as pallbearers at funerals and delivered eulogies, prepared and delivered food to the families.

They helped patients and the elderly by providing transportation and by helping in many other ways when needed.

In 1990 the members of Lodge 88 spent 6,981 hours doing charity work.

Our members also spend many hours working, without compensations, doing the many jobs that must be done at our lodge in order to keep the or­ ganization operating smoothly and to keep the buildings and grounds look­ ing nice.

The following is a list of our com­ mittees and number of hours each committee worked in 1990:

J, C. Spacek,Sr.

Lodge No. 106, La Grange

Brother Spacek played an important part in helping our lodge to become active.

Brother Spacek has helped many members over the past 50 years with their SPJST needs. Brother Spacek and his wife, Cornelia Coufal Spacek, are lifetime residents of Fayette County and have for many years operated a small grocery business.

The members of our lodge congratu­ late Brother Spacek with this honor and wish bim many more years of Dear Readers: Our secretary-treasurer, a longtime good health and happiness. officer and very devoted member of the SPJST was chosen as "Fratemalist Fraternally, of the Year" for 1990 from our lodge.

Clarence Matula, President J.C. Spacek, Sr. bas been chosen to -SPJST-

Lodge No. 177, Academy President Otis Beck of Lodge No. 177, Academy called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

The pledge was recited arid a mo­ ment of silence was held for the mem­ bers and armed services in the Persian Gulf.

All officers were present except Treasurer Josie Tomastik.

President Beck gave a report and minutes were read by Secretary Kathy Fritz, which were approved as read.

Twenty-five members were present and our lodge president recognized guests, Gene and Frances McBride.

Libbie Bartek sent get well cards to William Halter and Clinton Taylor.

All chairpersons' reports were good, We had an exceptionally good January.

Two new members, Gene Davres and Megan Labonte, were welcomed into the membership.

Correspondence included a thank you note from Academy 4-H Club, and Bell County Youth Fair.

Trustees' Report -- New telephone system was installed last week, dance floor was discussed and brought up before the members, it was decided to get bids for floor replacement.

Rogers and Academy Booster Club was granted the use of our lodge for a dance.

FAC J.C. Johnson reported on a number of things and members decided to eat at Glaser's Fish Farm, again. Any member wishing to go should be at the next meeting to sign up so we will know how many plan on going.

Old Business -- Audit Committee reported that all books were in good order.

New Business -- Members discussed and then decided to eliminate lodge dues; the lodge agreed the dues served no . purpose and were an embarrass­ ment when members only come to a meeting when something important was going to be decided on.

The last three or four elections were decided by whoever could get the most members there to vote. So rather than ask who had paid their dues and naming the ones who had not, the dues will no longer be a requirement for voting.

FAC J.C. Johnson asked for a com­ mittee to work with him; Bobby Fritz, Josie Tomastik and Bill Hutka were named.

A new Rules and Regulations Com­ mittee was also appointed, namely, Bill Hutka, Josie Tomastik and Ed­ ward Childress are on this committee.

Youth Leader Barbara Wright asked permission to let the youth club paint the youth room and it was decided to allow it with supervision.

Donald Tomastik asked the lodge to endorse an ad in the Academy High School Year Book and members decided on one-half page ad.

There being no further lodge busi­ ness, Gene McBride gave our lodge members a talk on CPR and later plans on giving classes.

The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. for a chicken and dumpling supper prepared by Harvey Laflamme and Alex Garcia.

Jackie Beck -SPJST,.

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Lodge No.178, Longview-Kilgore Dear Readers: . On February 7, 1991 our lodge voted a contribution of $500 to the Women's Center of East Texas in Longview for use in their abused women and children's program. They provide shel­ ter and support to victims of family violence and sexual assault on a 24hour basis.

Fraternally, Jerry D. Bartos, Secretary, Lodge No. 178 -SPJST-

Sales Representative Jarolyn Popp informed the lodge members that she will pay a finder's fee to anyone who brings new policy members to the lodge.

The name of Rebecca E. Schwarz · was drawn for the attendance prize.

She was not present, so the door prize will be added to that of the April meet­ ing.

President Roy Haag adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m. after which everyone stayed to help him celebrate his birthday with cake and other refreshments.

Respectfully submitted: Susan Bohnenberger, Secretary -SPJST-

In the meeting we learned that Alice Roberts, Ella Mae Faraizl, Fannie Konakovsky, Bessie Houpy and Sophie Olsovsky (mother of Carolyn Ondrusek) were ill. Cards will be sent to them.

sociation in March or April. Plan to at­ tend.

Sorry if this is too long since we didn't have a meeting in January, we had a lot of business to transact.

Our meeting was ended by a reading "Life Begins At 80." We all had a good laugh. Thanks, Liddie, we needed that laugh.

Evelyn Cechan English Reporter -SPJST-

Arnold Vrla had surgery on his hip.

Marie Fitz had surgery on her foot and Lillian Moran will have surgery. Cards will be sent to them. We hope all the members will soon be well.

We owe Liddie Pavelka a thank you for donating and sending Christmas cards to all the shut-ins.

A reception was hosted by the • • Krouzek on Monday, February 11, 1991 at Sokol for Evana and Lubor Drapel who were here from Prague, Czechoslovakia as guests of YMCA. They are to observe how they can Sokol Karel Havlicek Borovsky in rebuild YMCA in Czechoslovakia. Ennis has announced the grand open­ They talked on how they have to ing celebration of its new Sokol Ac­ rebuild Sokol and YMCA from scratch tivity Center on April 19, 20 and 21.

Members of Lodge 185, New Braun­ since. their freedom. The communists The new modem 32,000 square-foot fels held their first meeting of the new The Bryan-College Station Lodge didn't leave them anything. facility replaces the Sokol Gymnastic year February 14, 1991 at 8:00 p.m. No. 189 will have a meeting Sunday, "Happy Birthday" was sung to the The meeting was called to order by March 10 at 2:00 p.m. at the offices of January and February celebrants Center which was lost in January 1990 President Roy Haag, who led the group W&W Real Estate, 4343 Carter Creek (January): Betty Jean Bell, Georgia to a devastating fire.

A tentative schedule for the celebra­ Parkway, Bryan, Texas. in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Long, Kathy Pottkotter, Agnes Jones, tion weekend is: Jaime Wentrcek Minutes from the , October and Liddie Pavelka, Beulah Horak, Esther Financial Secretary December 1990 meetings were read Cunningham, Libbie Elsik, Helen Friday, April 19, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. -­ -SPJSTand approved. Correspondence was Parma, Barbara Dybala and Marie Open House and Hamburger Supper, read and the treasurer's report was Fitz. (February): Martha Malooly, Building Tours, Music, Souvenirs, presented by Brother Ernest Jasek.

Rose Novak, Rose Waller, Millie Refreshments President Haag led a discussion Noska, Martha Kocian, Irene Halous­ regarding lodge revenues and the pos­ ka, Alice Roberts and Evelyn Saturday, April 20, 6 p.m. to 1 a. m. sibility of Lodge 185 hosting the 1991 Our February meeting was called to Trojacek.

--Dinner/ Dance; Social Hour, Dinner, Youth Achievement Day and/or the order by our President Bertha Podhras­ Speaking of birthdays, Mary Entertainment and Dancing District VII Fall Meeting. ky. Bertha led us in the pledge to the Kubacak was thrilled beyond her wits Jarolyn Popp was commended for the flag and we remained standing for a Sunday, April 21, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. excellent photo layout of the moment of silence in memory of Alvin when she received her 85th birthday card from President and Mrs. Bush on Grand Opening Celebration; Ribbon­ Christmas Party which appeared in the Elsik, husband of Libbie Elsik; Bob her 85th birthday. .

Cutting and Dedication, also Vestnik. Youth Club Photographer Oates, husband of Helen Oates; Joe Donations were in memory of Alvin Pork/Dumpling/Sauerkraut Dinner, Robby Popp was also commended for Dujka, brother of Anne Skrabanek and the work he has done toward promot­ uncle of Mary Anne Skrabanek; Ernest Elsik by Robert and Esther Cunnin- Musical and Choral Programs, Gym­ gham, Ella Mae Faraizl, John and nastie Program, Dancing. ing fratemalism.

Huff, uncle of Liddie Pavelka.

Evelyn Trojacek, Mary Kubacak, Rose Sokol in Ennis, organized in 1908, Dwight Doeppenschmidt, Dorothy Adell Vlk led us in a prayer for Kopecek, Henry and Evelyn Cechan, is a unit of the American Sokol or­ Pape and Kathy Mills were appointed, peace in the Persian Gulf War. May it Georgia Brozek, Julius and Bertha ganization headquarters in Berwyn, Il­

by President Roy Haag, to audit the soon end and all our men and women Podhrasky, Jerry and Vicki Kohn, Cal- · linois. books of Lodge 185 after the meeting. return home, safely. · vin and Mildred Chervenka, Adolph Ennis unit is the oldest unit in the Youth Leader Theresa Haag reported Our president welcomed 34 members and Evelyn Salac, Mary Sebestik, State of Texas and one of the largest in that attendance for the youth club and two new members, Carolyn Nemec Alice Roberts, Joe and Adell Vlk, the United States. meeting was 100 percent, and that a and Marie Lattner. We also had 12 Lydia Kartous, Gilbert and Bessie Sokol is the only Czech organization door prize would be awarded at each men visitors.

Kalich, Frank and Nita Houzvicka, in the United States which had its meeting to encourage attendance. She It was good to see some of the mem­ Helen Vrla, Phil and Bessie Reames; beginning in Czechoslovakia and was also reported that the youth would sign bers who have been absent: Rose a card at the March meeting to be sent Kopecek, Libbie Slovak, Beulah in memory of Bob Oates by Ella Mae · brought to America by our forefathers.

Faraizl, John and Evelyn Trojacek, The physical, educational and culture to the troops in the Middle East.

Horak and Nita Houzvicka.

Rose Kopecek, Henry and Evelyn organization was founded in Prague, The members of Lodge 185 were ex­ Gilbert Kalich, husband of Bessie Cechan, Julius and Bertha Podhrasky, Czechoslovakiain 1862. tended an invitation by Youth Leader Kalich, gave us a report of how she The organization was re-born in Haag to attend the annual youth picnic was doing since her stroke. She is in Jerry and Vicki Kohn, Calvin and Mildred Chervenka, Joe and Adell Czechoslovakia in 1990 after the at Landa Park on March 7, 1991, for a therapy now and is doing better. She is Vlk, Gilbert and Bessie Kalich, Frank country's freedom was regained. hamburger cookout. Youth Club mem­ in Room 202 at the Presbyterian and Nita Houzvicka, Eugene and Rose Sokol's 125th anniversary of exis­ bers are to bring two items to be put Hospital in the Jackson Building. You Parma, Helen Vrla, Bob and Anne tance in the United States was into Easter baskets for SPJST members may call her room at 696-7102. We Zvolanek, Phil and Bessie Reames. celebrated in 1990. to rest homes in New Braunfels. were glad to hear the good news and A donation to the Unity Church was Sylvia Laznovsky The youth have agreed upon their hope she will be able to return to the sent by the Krouzek in memory of Bob -SPJSTcharity project. for 1991 to be con­ meetings soon.

Oates, structing bibs and lap robes for the Libbie Elsik wanted the donation in Correspondence: A thank you card nursing homes in New Braunfels. It from the Bob Oates family for the memory of her husband, Alvin, to be was suggested that this be a joint donation to Unity Church and for the left in the Krouzek treasury. fraternal project between the youth food and cards, a thank you card from Announcements: Czech Culture and adult members of Lodge 185. Bob Zvolanek, a thank you card from Society will meet February 25 at 7:30 Anyone wishing to donate fabric may Veterans Hospital Gift Shop for the p.m. at Sokol. An appreciation dinner do so. Betty Doeppenschmidt volun­ donation in memory of Marie Toberny, for the new and old delegates will be TO THE GENERALPUBLIC: teered to obtain the necessary patterns. a thank you card from Denton State served.

An invitation to attend classes·is ex­ Theresa Haag, Jarolyn Popp and School for our donations at Christmas, Fraternal Council will meet February tended to anyone who would like to Kathy Mills were appointed by Presi­ a thank you card from Libbie Elsik and learn basic Czech or to brush up on the dent Haag to research the scholarship family, also a thank you from Mary 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Czech Club.

Hostesses were Evelyn Salac, Wanda language and history of Czechos­ program. Members feel that youth who Sebestik.

Petr, Mildred ChervenlČ:a and Ruth lovakia. actively participate in SPJST through Rose Kopecek wants to thank all of Chmelar.

The classes will be each Thursday the youth clubs should be awarded you who sent cards or called while she Wanda Petr volunteered to be the from 2 to 4 p.m. beginning Thursday, larger scholarships than the general was recuperating from surgery. new kitchen chairperson to replace Be­ March 14, 1991 at Spring Branch membership.

A thank you from Bessie Kalich for ssie Kalich.

Community Center, 1721 Pech Road, Under new business, Dorothy Pape the cards and visit.

Door prizes were furnished by Libbie Houston, Texas (across from Sam moved that the annual summer picnic Baylor Hospital invites all members Blsik, Rose Parma, Helen Parma, be held in conjunction with the to Free Screening Health Fair February Evelyn Trojacek and Rose Kopecek, If Houston Hospital).

For further information, please con­ regularly scheduled meeting on June 21 and 22 at North Park Mall. you won a door prize you are to bring tact Mrs. Patterson at 932-9573 or 20, 1991. It was the general consensus Sunshine Committee: Sympathy a door prize for the next meeting.

Karel Sicner at 984-0223. The classes that the Christmas Party continue to be cards were sent to Helen Oates and Thanks to Adell Vlk and Evelyn are free of charge and everyone is welheld between Christmas and New family, also to Libbie Elsik and fami­ Salac for the beautiful Valentine come.

Year's. Discussion was tabled regard- · ly. Get well cards to Beulah Horak, Ida decorations for the tables.

Fraternally, ing re-scheduling the August meeting Bartosh Fehmer, Bessie Kalich, Bob Adell reports that we will have a Karel Sicner until a later date.

Zvolanek and Mary Sebestik. speaker from the American Heart As-SPJSTt.. :·· •.1•. ~.:i:»..:;.... , r ~:.\~..i -, , ·: ·~, ~ '; ~"',.-: ~ ~..·v:.,,,~t"~'-' .!("~~,: ..~ ...... ,, ,; .,..,,

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Lodge No. 189, Bryan-College Station

Grand Opening Of Sokol Activity Center In Ennis

Dallas Circle Of Czech Women

Czech Classes At Spring Branch-Houston

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AARP Defensive

Driving Class At Lodge No. 88,

Houston Don't fail to take advantage of the driver's course held at SPJST Lodge No. 88, April 11-12 whereby you get a substantial savings on your automobile insurance premium.

The completion certificate is issued immediately upon course completion, and this is presented to your insurance agent to obtain your reduction.

There' s no written or oral exam and you may or may not take notes.

The class is 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. each day.

Mr. Joe Rosel is the AARP instructor and he certainly holds a very interest­ ing class.

The February class filled up very fast and a number of people weren't able to attend because the class was filled.

Call Homer Alexander at 681-3304 to register -- fee of $8.00 will be col­ lected Thursday evening prior to the first class.

Fraternally, Homer Alexander, FAC -SPJST-

Bulletin Board 26th SPJST Convention June 14-17, 1992 Victoria, Texas *** DISTRICT I The District I membership is an­ nouncing their spring meeting for Sun­ day, April 21, 1991 at 2 p.m. (More details)

*** DISTRICT II The District II Spring Meeting will be hosted by Lodge No. 18 in Elgin on Sunday, March 17, 1991. (Refer to Letter Section for more details.)

*** DISTRICT ID The District III Spring Meeting will be held Sunday, April 14, 1991 at Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth (More in­ formation and details later.)

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From The State Youth Director Results Of The 1991 Camp T-Shirt Design Contest

Congratulations to all the youth club members who participated in the 1991 SPJST Camp T-Shirt Design Contest.

DISTRICT V The District V Spring Meeting will Local Temple artists judged a total of be held March 10, 1991 with SPJST 88 designs that were entered in the Lodge Jednota No. 196, Houston-West four age groups.

It is my pleasure to announce the fol­ being host at VFW Hall, 6th at Avenue lowing first place winners: "D" in Katy, Texas.

6-8 Regina Wright, Lodge 177 *** DISTRICT VI Academy District VI Spring Meeting will take 9-11 Lisa Reck, Lodge 40, Bl place Sunday, April 28, 1991 at the Campo-Hill je Community Center Annex in Victoria.

12-14 Jeremy Block, Lodge 160 Lodge No. 32, Victoria will be host­ San Angelo 15-17 James Pruitt, Lodge 172 ing the meeting.

Pasadena *** DISTRICT VII THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER IS District VII Spring Meeting will be LISA RECK OF LODGE 40, BL held Sunday, April 28, 1991 at Sons of CAMPO-HILLJE. Hermann approximately seven miles Bach youth who entered the contest West of Yoakum on Highway 111, earned 20 points and will receive a with Lodge No. 31, Yoakum hosting recognition certificate. I will be con­ the event. tacting the winners and their youth -SPJSTleaders when they can expect to receeve their prizes.

Again, congratulations to all who participated!

Until next time ...

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CAMP T-SHIRTS Parents and Youth Members: Camp T-shirts will be available for sale this year for all those youth club members attending camp. The cost of each T-shirt is $4.25. Members will receive their T-shirts on the first day of camp.

The T-shirts must be pre-ordered and paid for in advance. If you or your child would like to order a T-shirt, complete the order form below, enclose a check or money order, and mail by May 3rd to:

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SPJST Youth Clubs Abound The year is only six weeks old and already the SPJST Youth Program has seen the addition of five clubs. Youth Clubs have started in the following areas: Houston-West, Rowena, Sweet Home, Rosebud and Hallettsville.

Through the interest and support of lodge officers, youth leaders, district youth counselors, district directors, and the Supreme Lodge many youth will be able to capitalize on the many benefits provided by being a member of the SPJST Youth Program.

The SPJST Youth Program provides youth ages 6-17 an opportunity to grow and prosper in an environment of loyalty and sincerity fostered by fráter­ nalism. The SPJST youth members

participate in numerous activities throughout the year such as field trips, guest speakers, educational tours, Youth Achievement Day, Royalty competition, community projects and camp. The clubs are instrumental in assisting the youth to develop a posi­ tive attitude toward democracy, foster­ ing independence, self-confidence and leadership.

If you are interested in getting your child involved in the SPJST Youth Program contact your local lodge or the Supreme Lodge. The SPJST Youth Program is one of the best investments that you will make for your children's future.

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LODGE 89 ROSEBUD, L TO R: DYC Patsy Koslovsky, Youth Leader Kelli Jahns, youth club members, Assistant Youth Leader Rhonda Greger and SYD Clau«i':ette Reese.

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YOUTH LEADER CONNIE HAVLAK of Lodge 49 and District IV Youth Counselor Sandra Jansa watch youth club members during craft time.

ROSEBUD LODGE 89 •• Front Row, L to R: Vice President and Assistant Youth Leader Rhonda Greger, Youth Leader and Reporter Kelli Jahns, Secretary and Treasurer Louise Skala. Back Row, L to R: Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar, President David Skala, and District II Direc­ ter Willie E. Kohutek.

LODGE 63 SWEET HOME YOUTH CLUB •• Second Row (far right) Dis· trict Youth Counselor Anita Roye, State Youth Director Claudette Reese (far right). Back Row (far right) Youth Leader Susan Bolech.

DISTRICT V YOUTH COUNSELOR Marie Stayton (far left) with Youth Leader Ginger Petter of Lodge 196 (far right), and SYD Claudette Reese with youth and parents of Lodge 196.

DISTRICT V AND LODGE 196 OFFICERS very crucial in youth club sup· port, L to R: District V Director Louis Hanus, Reporter Alice Musil, Dis· trict V President and Lodge Treasurer Evelyn Mikeska, Secretary Brenda Pike, Youth Leader Ginger Petter, Lodge President Zdenek Nedbalek and DYC Marie Stayton.

LODGE 49 ROWENA, L to R: Lodge President Elizabeth Walther, Harvey Havlak (youth leader's spouse), and District IV Director Stanley Broz. ~. ,

Lodge 63 Youth Club during craft time.

LODGE 196 HOUSTON-WEST·· District youth counselor assists LODGE 4 HALLETTSVILLE, L to R: DYC Anita Roye, Youth Leader youth with craft.

Gayenell Chudej and Youth Leader Evelyn Holy with Lodge 4 youth mem.. ,, .. · ., , ·'· ". ~rs.

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March 6, 1991

Yuletide Activities Enjoyed By All Ages At Lodge 88, Houston

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From The Youth Leaders Lodge No. 87, Temple The Temple Youth Club is hosting a spaghetti supper.

We hope you will join us and visit with new and old friends.

WHAT: Spaghetti Supper WHEN: Friday, March 8, 1991 WHERE: Lodge No. 87, Temple TIME: 5:30 p.m. Until We Run Out COST: $3.00 Drinks and dessert will be available.

Remember we will have orders to go.

Pam Sedita, Youth Leader -SPJST-

Lodge 88, Houston Youth Skating Party

A special get well goes to my father, Abner Dixon! He's the best! He has been in Saint Luke's Hospital. I spent Sunday, February 24, 1991 with him.

Hang in there I I love you very much.

Fraternally yours, Frances Clark Assistant Youth Leader, Lodge 88 -SPJST-

Louis Hanus, District V director, a pleasant surprise when presented his LIT Bryon Havemann making sure everything is just right.

Christmas hat.

Attention: Lodge 92 Youth Club Members And Other Members An Easter egg hunt will be held after the regular lodge meeting on Sunday, March 10, 1991.

There will be prizes and lots of fun.

The youth will also sponsor an adult beer hunt, so all adults bring your hunting shoes and join us at Lodge 92 for a day of fun and fellowship.

Also bring your in-laws because this is a family outing.

Fraternally yours, Gordon Hubenak, Youth Leader -SPJST-

Dear Members, Friends and Youth, Hello!

Lodge 88 Youth Club had their monthly social. We went roller skating from 1 :00 to 4:00 p.m. on February 23, 1991. We had so much fun.

Cheryl Welfel really could roller skate. Good to see you!

Penny and Ross Patton: I was so ex- Dear Members, Friends and Youth: cited to see you. Thank you, Penny, Christmas was a busy season around for taking time with so many children Lodge No. 88. The youth were like lit­ showing them different ways to skate. tie elfs. Their Christmas play was so Lodge 196 Youth Leader Ginger Pet- , cute! They passed out apples, oranges ter brought her two daughters, Tiffany and candyto all. and Crystal; these three are always a A big thanks to our lodge members bundle of energy. for passing the vote for all aluminum Amanda Havemann brought her cans in our lodge to go for another warm smile and great personality. youth scholarship. The future of our She's so sweet! Thanks for brightening youth is so important; they are "Adults my day. of Tomorrow!"

We're really a lucky group! So many I'm sorry it's taken me so long to nice well-mannered youth and adults. send a letter and pictures but I've had We have a special new member, my ups and downs, lately. I've injured Natalie Zalesky. Welcome! my knee several times now. Things are She takes skating lessons on Satur- bound to be looking up soon! days. You can tell she really likes it.

PLEASE write this young man! NO She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ONE has written since I last gave his Gary Zalesky. Gary Zalesky is a past address: youth club member of Lodge 88. He Paul A. Henry was so active when I was and still is.

It is so fantastic to see a generation USS Lexington AVAT 16 grow up through the SPJST. I really FPO Miami, Florida get motivated when I see this happen­ ing. So important -- really nice!

34088-2700 Lodge 88 is busy getting ready for WRITE HIMi I the month of March.

LIT's Michelle Linney with Kim help Youth Leader Barbara Linney DYC Marie Stayton with Rebecca passing out hats to youth club mem­ Clark (left), Wendi Holeman and bers.

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Lodge No. 88, Houston Youth Leader's News

IMPORTANT DATES March 6 =Youth Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

March 10 -- District V Spring Meet­ ing in Katy, Lodge 196 hosting March 11 -- Lodge 88 Adult Monthly Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Thanks for coming and helping in the kitchen on Thursday nights, youth club members! Thank you everyone for your support.

Fraternally yours, Frances Clark Assistant Youth Leader, Lodge 88 -SPJST-

ONE MORE REHEARSAL!

DYC MARIE STAYTON and Youth Leader Barbara Linney giving last minute instructions before the play.

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SPJST Lodge No. 154 And Sokol Fort Worth Christmas Party

YOUTH CLUB AND CHORAL GROUP with District Director Louis Hanus singing Christmas songs.

SANTA CLAUS (Brother Johnny Skrasek) also visits Fort Worth and chats with Brother B. J. Cleveland, master of ceremonies, and Youth Leader Carolyn Cleveland.

ALL OF OUR BABIES WERE SO GOOD!!!

BROTHERB. J. CLEVELANDwith SPJST youth club members and Sokol gymnastssingingcarols before Santa's arrival.

Mrs. Havemann places a little one in Santa's arms.

Flower arrangement the youth club gave to Youth Leader Barbara Lin· ney.

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A jolly evening is shared by Sister Anna Johnson, Brother B.J. Cleveland, and Sister Rose Stein· man.

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Dear Members, Lodge 25 Youth Club meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on February 6, 1991.

Brandon Nichols led the pledge to our flag.

There were 15 members, five adults and two guests present. · We cleaned the hall to earn more money. Everyone who helped clean the lodge was entitled to go ice skating on Sunday, February 17 at 1:30 p.m.

We also discussed the Easter Party, an Easter egg hunt and a wiener roast on March 6 at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is asked to bring refreshments.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. After our meeting everyone stayed for the Valentine' s Party. There were games, prizes and refreshments.

It was a lot of fun.

As a reminder start doing your YAD projects.

I hope to see you at the Easter Party.

Fraternally, Sandra Trojacek (2-18-91) -SPJST......

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Ennis Lodge 25 Youth Club News

GUESTS AND MEMBERS·· Donald Tomastik and Hank Edwards social· ize at youth club dance in Academy.

B&E MUSIC MAKERS were DJs for Academy SP.JST Lodge 177 Youth Club Dance.

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Regina Wright, Nina Tyroch and Youth Club President Scott Gailey at work in concession stand during the dance.

· Academy Lodge 177 Youth Sponsored Projects Dear Youth Club Members, The Academy SPJST Lodge 177 Youth Club organized· and held a garage sale on December 15, 1990.We would like to recognize the donors in our sale. The list includes Helen Bland, J.C. and Linda Johnson, Edgar and Polly Childers, Martha Turner and family, Josie Tomastik and family, Bruce, Anne Tomastik and family, Phil and Rosa Lee Weadock, Claudette Reese and family, Otis and Jackie Beck, The Hess family and the Mc­ Neill family. The youth club would like to thank all the donors who made it possible.

Lodge 177 Youth Club also held a dance on January 18, 1991. The dance was a big success; we had 83 people present, plus youth club members and adults. The youth club would like to let everyone know that we greatly ap­ preciate everyone who made the garage sale and dance possible.

Fraternally, Eric Tomastik, Reporter (2-19-91) -SPJST-

The February 11, 1991 meeting of Lodge No. 24, Cyclone Youth Club was called to order at 7 p.m, by Presi­ dent Carl Macek.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Tammy Baker. Members remained standing for a moment of silent prayer.

The SPJST Youth Motto was then recited.

Secretary-Reporter Melaine Zavodny called the roll. Present were fourteen members and one adult.

The minutes from our last meeting were read and approved. Correspon­ dence was received from Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club about their fund­ raiser held on -February 15, 1991.

Everyone was encouraged to attend and support our neighbor club.

The treasurer's report was given by Jennifer Ashcraft.

The mother lodge voted to end social games at our lodge, so we will no longer be having the bake sales. Thank you to all who helped out and sup­ ported us. We kindly appreciate you I The District II Skating Party was held February 17 at Skate Haven in Temple. We all had a terrific time and thanks to District II for all of the fun!

The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Our Youth Leader Shirley Ashcraft gave us a Valentine's Day Party with lots of goodies and fun games.

Door prizes were won by Steve Bruggman and Jennifer Ashcraft.

February birthday celebrants are Danny Baker (February 3), Jeffrey Posvar (February 7), Tacey Chervenka (February 13) and Adam Bruggman (February 24). Best Wishes!

The next meeting will be Monday, March 11, 1991,beginning at 7 p.m.

May God bless and take care of all the brave Americans protectnig our pride and freedom. Pray for place in the Middle East.

Melanie Zavodny (2-20-91) -SPJST-

On February 6, 1991 the meeting of Lodge 25 Youth Club was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by President Brian Holland.· Brandon Nichols led the Pledge of Allegiance.

The register was read and there were 15 members, five adults and two guests present.

The minutes from our meeting were read and approved.

Business discussed was about our ice skating party on Sunday, February 17 and everyone was to meet at the hall at 1:30p.m.

Easter is just around the comer, and our lodge is going to have a wiener roast. All of it begins at 6:00 p.m. on March 6th. The youth club is asked to bring refreshments. If you don't remember what to bring, call Linda.

The president adjourned our meeting .ar 7:24 p.m. After the meeting everyone stayed around for a few refreshments and to play Valentine games.

See you at the Easter Party.

Fraternally, Sheila Trojacek, Secretary (2-18-91) -SPJST­

Lodge 88 Houston Youth Club News The meeting of Lodge 88 was called to order by Melissa Havemann at 7:30 p.m.

We had 23 members, two guests, Jus­ tin Miller and Michael Williams, and adults.

We recited the Pledge of Allegiance and sang a song.

We have two members in our club, they are Thomas Lukes, age 9, and Curtis Lukes, 10.

There is a new Lodge 196 Youth Club and their youth leader is Mrs. Petter.

On March 10 is the District V spring meeting hosted by Lodge 196 in Katy, Texas.

We talked about Lodge 88's 26th an­ niversary held on February 10, which consisted of dinner, dance and social games.

We also discussed and went skating Saturday, February 23rd.

Upcoming important dates: June 23 -- District V YAD July 27-30-- Camp Val Verde February birthdays are Mrs. Barbara Linney, Lindsey Michalak, Mrs. Clark, Michael Williams and Paul Pflughaupt.

The awards went to Rebecca and Gayla Clark and Michelle Linney.

The meeting was adjourned at 9 p.m.

Fraternally, Amanda Havemann, Reporter (2-21-91) -SPJST-

Lodge 25 Ennis Valentine Party On February 6, 1991 Lodge 25 Youth Club had lots of fun. There was a Valentine card contest. The winners were Shelia Trojacek--first, Lisa Zabojnik--second and Jake Holland-­ third. Special thanks to our special judges, Melissa and Dee Dee. Hope we have as much fun at our Easter Party on March 6th. See you there!

Fraternally, Sheila Trojacek, Secretary (2-23-91) -SPJST-

Lodge 17 New Tabor Youth News Dear Vestnik Readers, We attended the February 3, 1991' meeting. After the meeting we had a Valentine Party. We played a few games and l won two prizes which in­ cluded candy and it was great. I had a great time.

Fraternally, Cheryl Sebesta (2-21-91) -SPJST-

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Services for L.B. Haisler were held at Ocker Brethren Church with Rev. Eugene Kotrla officiating. Burial was in the Ocker Cemetery.

Brother Haisler was born in East Bell County to Vince Haisler and Albina Marek Haisler. He was a lifelong Bell County resident, marrying Bertha Vanecek on November 6, 1929. He was a foreman for Russell Manufactur­ ing Company, which made ammuni­ tion boxes during World War II, a foreman for many years at American Desk Manufacturingand a farmer.

Brother Haisler was a member of Ocker Brethren Church, where he served on the Board of Elders. He was a board member of the SPJST Lodge No. 24, Cyclone.

At the time of his death, he was vice president of RVOS Lodge No. 1. He was a member of the Seaton Senior Citizens, the Westphalia Senior Citizens and was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Survivors include his wife, Bertha Haisler of Temple; two sons, Eugene Haisler of Burlington . and Melvin Haisler of Rogers; a daughter, Jeanette Andel of Temple; a brother Joe Haisler of Zabcikville; a sister, Gertrude Bravenec of Oscar; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Ocker Brethren Church.

Sheffield Funeral Home of Temple was in charge of arrangements.

Brother Haisler had dedicated many years of faithful service to Lodge No. 24, along with his wife and many of his relatives.

May his memory live among his family and friends forever.

Respectfully submitted, Laverne Cabla Arleen Tschoerner -SPJST-

Expression of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge Pokrok Dallas No. 84, on behalf of our entire membership wish to ex­ press our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed sister JANE BARTA, who passed away on February 2, 1991 at the age of 80. Sister Barta was born in CzeclÍoslovakia.She was a member of SPJSTLodge No. 84 in Dallas.

Survivors include her husband, Char­ lie Barta of Dallas; daughter and son­ in-law, Mary Jane and Carl Birdsong of Marshall; two sisters, Bessie Houpy and Mary Mach, both of Dallas; two

Wednesday, March 6, 1991-VĚSTNÍK/15 brothers, Venzl and Frank Zastoupil, both of Dallas; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial was held February 5th at Calvary Hill Mausoleum Chapel. Rev. Stephen Bierschenk was celebrant.

May our lodge sister rest in eternal peace and may her memory live among us forever.

Resolution Committee Evelyn Salac Betty Olson -SPJST-

Robert Franklin Oates (Bob)

IN MEMORIAM Bob was born December 21, 1917, in Romney, West Virginia. He was raised in a warm, kind and loving family of wonderful parents, four brothers and three sisters. It follows that he was a sweet and caring man. Bob loved and 1 as very proud of his son, Edward; his daughter, Anne and his daughter-in­ law, Diane; Danica, his granddaughter, was one of the great joys of his life.

Bob died suddenly on January 6, 1991. His parents and oldest brother, Arthur, preceded him in death. All five brothers served in the Armed Forces during World War II. Bob graduated from Romney High School and attended Potomac State College in West Virginia. During World War II, he served from 19421947 as a Captain in the Army Air Corps. He flew a Black Widow P61 Night Fighter in the South Pacific.

Later, he was a pilot-instrument in­ structor at Barksdale Field, Louisiana where he met his wife, Helen. From 1950-1952, he served, again, as a senior pilot and instrument instructor when recalled to the Armed Forces during the Korean War. In 1950, Bob graduated from Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio, with a degree in Mechanical En­ gineering. He received a Masters De­ gree in the same field from Southern Methodist University in 1959. He retired from Texas Instruments in 1975 after 22 years of employment in various engineering capacities. Since he really did not relish retirement, he worked 13 more years in his field for Electronic Support and Services Incor­ porated. His coworkers said that if Bob couldn't fix something, it couldn't be fixed. He really was a remarkable "troubleshooter" and problem solver.

Two years ago, Bob finally did "retire." This gave him and Helen time to travel more often to many wonder­ ful places, to visit their children and many old friends all over the United States. It also gave him time for many long-deferred home projects. Of all the places visited, Bob most enjoyed Australia and New Zealand. While sta­ tioned in the South Pacific, he spent some rest leaves "down under" and al1

ways planned to return.

Married to a Czech girl, Bob in­ evitably became associated with various Czech organizations in Texas.

He had been an active member of the SPJST Fraternal Lodge No. 130 . for over 30 years. He learned the many folk dances, and he and his family danced for several years with the Texas Czech Beseda Dancers. He was a member of the Sokol Athletic As­ sociation, Sokol Zizka, Dallas, and Elks Lodge No. 71. Bob served as an officer of the fraternal organizations: SPJST Lodge Jaro No. 130 treasurer for about 10 years; American-Czech Culture Society president for two years; and Sokol Athletic Center board member for two terms.

Bob and Helen moved to Dallas in 1952 after Bob's last tour of duty with the Air Force. They were married here in 1946, and at last realized their dream to make Dallas their home.

Their children were born here. One of the best things Bob liked about Dallas was that he didn't have to shovel snow; at least, not often!

Next to building or fixing almost anything, Bob loved to read, especially historical novels. He also liked to drink beer and brandy, eat ice cream, and smoke good cigars. His favorite operas were "La Traviata" and "Car­ men" and he enjoyed listening to Dvorak's "New World Symphony" and the Canadian Brass Band.

Bob was a very easy and pleasant man to love and live with and all who knew and loved him will sorely miss him. He was a member of the World War II Night Fighters Association and stayed in touch with the men with whom he had served. One of the men from his squadron, the 419th wrote: "Since time immemorial, Bob has been a steadfast true friend; not flashy but the type of friend one would choose if given the option to pick one over others."

(Submitted by Rose Ann Parma) -SPJST-

Expression of Sympathy We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Slovanska Lipa No. 66, Waco, Texas on behalf of our member­ ship, wish to express our deepest and sincere sympathy to the family and friends of our departed brother WUIS VANEK, who died Saturday, January 19, 1991 al the age of 80 years.

Rosary was recited Sunday, January 20th at the Catholic Church of the Nativity in Penelope. Mass of Chris­ tian Burial was celebrated on Monday, January 21st at 10:00 a.m. by Rev. John Molnar. Burial took place in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Penelope.

Brother Vanek is survived by his wife, Regina Vanek of Penelope; one son, Daniel Vanek of Dallas; two daughters, Dolores Divin and Diana Hejl, both of Hillsboro; two brothers, Edwin Vanek of Whitney and Ben Vanek of Itasca; four sisters, Adele Bezdek of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Anita Bezdek and Tracy Sulak of Cor­ pus Christi, and Estelle Stanislav of West; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Brother Louis was a retired farmer and had lived in the Penelope area for 50 years. He was a member of the Catholic Church of the Nativity, a KIT member of Penelope and an SPJST member of Lodge 66 since September 1970.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Polly Gaidusek Johnnie Gaidusek Darlene Engelke -SPJST-

Features First Annual TPMA Festival To Be Held In Belton

Texas. Several lifetime achievement awards will be given to those who have dedicated their entire lives to polka music. Other awards, similar to those given in country and pop music, will also be given out at the ceremony.

Tickets for the event 'are moderately priced at $22.00 for three days, $16.00 for two days, and $8.50 for a single day. Tickets may be purchased at Dillard's Department Stores in Waco, Killeen, and Temple, or by calling the Dillard's Ticketline at 1-800-8008399. Tickets, or hotel/motel informa­ tion, may also be obtained from the Expo Center by calling 1-800-4449309. The TPMA has established a Festival Hotline at 1-800-447-3653.

Because of the great number of people expected to attend the festival, TPMA officials are urging everyone to buy their tickets and make their room reservations early.

For more information about the Texas Polka Music Association or the Awards Festival in Belton, Texas please call (713) 556-9595.

(Julius Tupa) -SPJST-

In Texas, the use of superlatives has almost reached the point of becoming cliche, yet nothing else will do in describing the events about to take place in Belton, Texas. March 15-17 will be the date of the greatest Polka Music Festival ever held in Texas, or anywhere else in the country, for that matter.

Thirty-five of Texas' greatest polka bands have committed to play in the First Annual Texas Polka Awards Fes­ tival. Present will be the Vrazels, the Litťl Fishermen, Ed Kadlecek and His Village Band, Harry Czarnek and the Texas Dutchmen, the Jodie Mikula Band, the Czech Harvesters, the Seven Dutchmen, Alpenfest, and Valerio Longoria and his Conjunto Band, just to name a few. Rounding out the enter­ tainment will be appearances by the Czech Folk Dancers of West, the Fire on the Mountain Cloggers, the East Bernard Czech Singers and more sing­ ing and dancing groups yet to be named.

Word of the event has gone beyond Texas' borders and calls are being received almost every day from folks as far away as Arizona and Minnesota who are planning to charter buses for The Dallas SPJST Lodge No. 84, the trip to Belton. Festival promoters SPJST Lodge No. 130, the Sokol Ath­ now expect between thirty and fifty letíc Club, the Catholic Czech Club, thousand people to attend the three- · KJT No. 111, KJZT No. 108, WFLA, day event.

RVOS, SMFIA, the Circle of Czech The festival, sponsored by the Texas Women, Czech Historical Society, the Polka Music Association, has attracted . Dallas/Ennis Fraternal Council and the two major corporate backers--Bud KJT No. 107 of Abbott, Texas repre­ Light, and Paulaner Brewery of sented by the American-Czech Culture Munich, Germany. It has also received Society (ACCS), through a chartered the support of four of the major frater- non-profit corporation, the "Dallas nal and mutual insurance organizations Czech Community Sister Cities Ex­ in the state--The SPJST, the KIT, the change Program" (DCCSCEP), have Sons of Hermann, and the RVOS. been working for the past year with the Polka music lovers are expected to City of Dallas to affiliate and establish start showing up as early as Friday a Sister Cities' Program with the City noon for warm-up dances in the expan- of Brno, Czechoslovakia. síve Exposition Hall. They will be The affiliation is now becoming a greeted by the Fabulous Six Band and reality. "away they will go." The "formal" Resolutions of endorsement for the opening ceremonies will begin at 6 exchange program purpose have been p.m. in the 10,000 seat arena. The two- passed by the Dallas City Council, and hour ceremony will include the intro- the listed lodges and organizations rep­ duction of many VIP guests, opening resented by ACCS. The program has remarks by Texas Polka Music As- the full support of Dallas Mayor An­ sociation President Julius Tupa and nette Strauss. special entertainment by selected Sister Cities International, bands and dancing groups. At 8 p.m., Alexandria, Virginia has affiliated 900 bands will begin playing on three U.S. cities, representing over 125 mil­ separate sound stages and will play lion Americans with 1,400 com­ until midnight. munities in 92 nations of the world.

Saturday will feature fifteen hours of The Dallas/Brno Sister Cities is the non-stop action. Again, bands will be first Czech sister cities affiliation in playing on three sound stages. There Texas and only the third in the United will be a wandering magician to enter- States. tain the children and impromtu singing The purpose of the Dallas/Brno groups in the corridors. There will be Sister Cities Exchange program is to booths containing all types of hand- promote friendship, culture, education, made items, information, and great sports, business, medicine and under­ food. In short, there will be something standing between the people of the for everyone.

City of Dallas, the Czech community Sunday's events will begin with a 10 and the City' of Brno in Moravia, a.m. Polka Mass which will be con- Czechoslovakia. Even tough the ex­ ducted by the priest who originated it. change program has its headquarters in The Mass will be followed by four Dallas, it is the intent of the hours of music, dancing and great DCCSCEP to represent and invite all -food. The festival will end with the 4 Texas Czechs and ~oravians to con­ p.m, awards' ceremony. Nominations sider being affiliated with this pro­ have been coming in from all over the gram. state and a panel of judges will soon In reality the "roots" of this Sister be making the final choices. Several Cities' program lie in the entire Texas posthumous awards will be given in Czech community. These roots have recognition of those who literally been kept alive by all of the formal, as created the polka music industry in well as informal, cultural exchanges

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carried on by our community over the years since the first Czechs came to Texas in the 1830s. This Sister Cities' program will perhaps formalize, or­ ganize and strengthen these historic ef­ forts of the Texas Czech people and will gain for us the recognition we deserve for being so integral part of the historic fabric of this state and our city.

DCCSCEP is currently seeking funds through solicited donations to pay for the costs of a Dallas and Brno delega­ tion on a May 11th through May 19th research trip to Brno. The costs of sus­ taining the organization annually will come from sustaining annual donations from the Czech community (see ac­ companying donation form). The costs of specific "exchanges" between the two cities will come from direct solicitations from businesses, spon­ sors, and patrons within the com­ munities.

Some people may ask ..."but what's in it for me?" For those who must ask ...probably very little. For those

who understand, support and en­ courage the effort, it is an opportunity to involve the young people and the not so young, by benefitting from an association with people from the land of our ancestry. For Brno, it is the benefits of learning from our experien­ ces and good fortunes in· the USA. Recent events and future plans for DCCSCEP are: --On February 1, 1991, Mayor Strauss sent a letter to Brno Mayor Vaclav Mencl accepting his invitation for the "official delegation" from the City of Dallas and DCCSCEP to travel to Czechoslovakia on May 1 lth through May 19th to meet with U.S. Ambassador Shirley Temple Black, Prime Minister Petr Pithart, the Brno Municipal Council, and the community of Brno to research the exchange pro­ gram purpose, sign a Sister Cities' Agreement and invite a Brno delega­ tion to Dallas for a Reciprocal Ex­ change Agreement in 1991.

--To realize the program financially, the DCCSCEP is recommending

through ACCS, that the 15 units of Czech organizations have a combined fund-raiser at the SPJST Lodge 84 on Sunday, April 7, 1991 from 1 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. (The Czech Club has pledged $1,000 of matching funds).

The plan is to have a ticket drawing (International airlines are being pur­ sued to donate tickets to Europe) plus other prizes, Czech costumes, social games, pastries, gumbo by a French chef from New Orleans, etc., with all proceeds benefitting Sister Cities.

--Czech and Slovak Federal Republic Ambassador to the USA, Rita Klimova, will be in Dallas from April 19-21 at a Mayor's International Ball weekend. Ms. Klimova has been in­ vited to a reception hosted by the Czech community at SPJST Lodge 84 on April 19, 1991. This event will fea­ ture a welcoming reception, hors d' oeuvres, Czech pastries, Czech singers, Beseda dancers, Panada of Czech costumes, and dancing to the music by the Dallas Czech Concert Or-

chestra. That reception will be on Friday evening from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. What better way to show the Am­ bassasdor the spirit and cooperation of the organizations working together to benefit her country (and ours).

--On February 13, 1991, the Dallas City Council overwhelmingly passed a resolution inviting the government and the people of the City of Brno, Czechoslovakia to participate in its Sister Cities' program. Twenty-five Czech leaders (in Czech dress) at­ tended the Council meeting and spoke in support of the resolution. The event received TV and newspaper coverage.

--Letters of solicitation for tax-free contributions are being sent by Sister Cities to area businesses, foundations and individuals. Anyone wishing in­ dividually to make a tax-free contribu­ tion to DCCSCBP should complete the accompanying form, cut it out and mail it.

Pictured, L to R: Mrs. Pauline Kovar, Otillie Klecka (heart win-

ner), and Elsie Wernli (jelly bean winner).

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S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No.I New Administrator

The S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. I held a Valentine Party on February 14, 1991.

Mr. Woody Richards is the new ad­ Mrs. Charles Carlow read the history ministrator of S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home of Valentine's Day to the residents.

The residents all guessed how many No. I in Taylor. He was born and jelly beans were in a jar to see who reared in Bandera, Texas. He received would be our "Valentine Sweetheart his Bachelor and Masters of Education degrees in Guidance and Counseling for the Day." Mrs. Otillie Klecka was the winner from Sal Ross State University.

He taught high school and worked and Mrs. Elsie Wernli came in second place. Mrs. Klecka was given a Valen­ for twelve years as a program tine box of candy and Mrs. Wernli got specialist for the Texas Rehabilitation Commission. He was director of the the jar of jelly beans.

Mrs. Carlow then played and sang a Texas Medical Foundation for ten medley of love songs and hymns. We years, where he implemented quality all joined in singing "Let Me All You assurance programs into four hundred Texas hospitals.

Sweetheart."

Mr. Richards has two daughters, Refreshments included cupcakes, ice cream, candy hearts and punch were Dawn Michelle and Gay Lynette and served by the following Volunteers -­ one son, Blake Allen, who is complet­ Mrs. Holland Bird, Elsie Flink and ing his junior year at Lanier High Staff Members -- Mrs. Janice Robin­ School.

He enjoys camping, hunting, fishing, son, Mrs. Ilyn Kaspar and Mrs. coaching and dancing.

Pauline Kovar.

(Submitted by Mrs. Pauline Kovar) (Submitted by Mrs. Pauline Kovar) -SPJST-SPJST-

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Or/díl Dopisovatelů Ceštína v Houstoně, Texas v

Do Houstonu a okolí se oznamuje, kdokoliv má zájem se přiučit českému jazyku a historie zeměčeskoslovenské, je zván naštěvovat každý čtvrtek od 2 hodinu do 4 hodin odpoledne, počináje 14. března 1991, ve Spring Branch Community Center, 1721 Pech Road, Houston, Texas (naproti Sam Houston Hospital).

Volejte Mrs. Patterson, tel.

932-9573, nebo Karel Sicner, tel.

984-0223. Vstup je volný a každý je vítan.

Na schledanou Karel Šicner

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blažilo, že co slyšeli, není jim úplně cizí. Díky všem těm, co učili a učí a mluví česky, třeba málo, ale přece. To je jediné co zachrání udržet zájem u mladých, půjdouli na U.T. studovat češtinu, neb trochu znalostsi z domova a eventuelně ve styku s těmi, co jsou hrdi českyjazyk používat, jim ulehčí a usnadní vzít si češtinu na U.T. jako, jiný cizí jazyk.

Dalši možnosti se otvíraji těm, co míní se učit česky a eventuelně z ob­ chodních důvodu pracovat na výměně studentů s Československema nebo se zúčastnit každoročního zájezdu studentů na studie do Prahy nebo Brna. Dnes, jak nikdy předtím, jsou možnosti pro ty co znají dosti česky, navázat obchodní spojení ze zemí svých předků. Mě osobně bylo nabídnuto mnoho obchodních nabídek i investic, takže kdokoliv máte zájem ochotně dám informace a budu vám napomocný.

Dík všem dárcům co pomáhají utvořit tu českou kadedru v Austině, ale dbejte též, aby byla slyšet a pod­ porována čeština i tam kde žijete a žijí budoucí studenti češtiny, aby ten milion se neutopil pro naši nedbalost a stal se jen náhrobní deskou.

Ten otazník na začátku je zaležitost nás všech, zda jsme pohrobníci a nebo potomci z národa, který přes všechny bouře existuje přes TISIC let.

Karel Šicner 2006 Elmgate Drive Houston, Texas 77080

Bylo nedavno oznameno, že česká stolice, při universitěTexasuv Austině, bude skutečnossti, což znamená, že bez ohledu, kolik bude ucházečů na češtinu, třeba na příklad jen jeden stu­ dent, český jazyk a historie se bude vyučovat na UT na věky - bude-li ovšem zájem.

Velicezáslužná událost pro všechny našince, hlavně ty, co se svýmydary o to zasloužili.Protože se chcezvýšitcelý obnost na jeden milion, je třeba další dárce a další dolary. Během jara se plánuje oslava této události přímo v Austině, tudiž kde kdo pomozte a zajištěte zdárný výsledek.Bude to více méně, mezníkkrajanské spolupráce, že NEED $700,000--ff---~\ když se chce, všechnojde!!!

V poslední chvíli se chce zachránit aspoň pro budoucnost, co se zanedbalo $667,000 v minulosti mezi námi všemi,že se dost $600,000 I nedbalo, více méně ignorovalo, dbát zachovat dědictví naši menšiny a to českého jazyka, bez kterého, se nemůžeme k naši národnosti, ani veře­ jně moc hlásit. Je to smutná skutečnost, že kromě českých nápisů, jmen, spolku, organisaci, atd. český jazyk byl tak ignorován, že prostě veře­ jně velmi chudě, až útrpně existuje. Z historie je známo, nejen angličtí učitelé, ale i rodiče našinců zakazovali a bránili mladým, mluviti česky. Jak velikýto byl omyl a zrada, na hrdosti.

Přirovnejte si mexickounárodnost, jak si přímo vynucuje všude na školách, úřadech v obchodech i v kostelích svůj jazyk, jako samozřejmý!

Je to historie, že i mnoho těch "nových" za poslední léta co hledajíce $100,000 v českých spolcích prostředí domova, zklamání odešli a žijí jako čeští "Robinsoni" mezi, kdysi největší českou menšinou v Americe. Mnoho těch vedoucích českých organisací by měli znáti aspoň částečně česky, aby našinec nemusel být vyzván v českém spolku, aby mluvil anglicky a slyšel.

"Jste přece v Americe," což se mě stalo nejednou. Navíc ten dotičný se zdobil českým jménem. Dnes je za­ jimavé, že loni, když jsem učil češtinu, a snad začnu zase, řady žáků víceméně vzpomínalina svémládí při vyučování, když znova "objevená" slova to, neb ono kdysi slyšeli od stařenky, nebo starečka. Takže v podvědomí je _,._

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Vždy, když jsme měli možnost hovořit s těmi, kdo poznali dobře svět, tak jsme se dozvídali, že ve Spojených státech zná téměř každý jména čtyř Čechoslováků: Martina, Ivan, Ivana a Miloš. Vy už jistě tušíte i příjmení, ale pro jistotu je dodám. Tenisté Martina Navrátilová a Ivan Lendl, režisér Miloš Forman a manželka multi­ milionáře Donalda Trumpa Ivana, za svobodna Zelníčková.

Všichni čtyři udělali nesmírně mnoho pro popularitu země, z níž pocházejí, všichni se dřív či poz­ ději přijeli znovu podívat na svůj bývalý domov. Se třemi z nich měli možnost hovořit novináři a reportéři. Já měl to štěstí, že jsem si mohl jednoho večera po­ vídat s Ivanou.

V pokoji hotelu, odkud je nád­ herný výhled na starou Prahu, nás bylo pět. Velmi příjemná ma­ minka Zelníčková, Ivana v černo­ červených minišatech a kromě mne ještě dva muži. Tatínek Iva­ ny, mimo jiné dlouholetý lyžařský rozhodčí a první trenér kdysi za­ čínající lyžařky, a její syn, jede­ náctiletý Don. Blonďák s ofinou, který mluví překvapivě dobře česky a podle slov dědečka i slušně lyžuje. Je zřejmě po ma­ mince, která ještě jako studentka fakulty tělesné výchovy a sportu v Praze vyhrála akademické mist­ rovství republiky v Liberci.

Ivana si našla volnou chvíli při kratičké návštěvě Zlína a Prahy a rozhovor se točil nejenom oko­ lo jejího na minuty rozpočítaného času, ale i kolem celoživotní lás­ ky, lyžováni. Málokdo ví, že závo­ dila na Skikritériu v Říčkách, a teď že několikrát za sezónu létá do nejvýznamnějších horských středisek. Nejraději do Aspenu, kde například v závodech pořá­ daných rodinou Kennedyů pora­ zila ve finále paralelního slalomu vynikající americkou profesionál­ ní sjezdařku Cooperovou. A přes­ to se těší na návštěvu Beskyd, kde s lyžováním začínala.

Některé naše noviny převzaly zprávy o soukromém životě rodi­ ny, patřící ke společenské špičce ve Státech. Za drobnou informaci ze soukromí se vyplácejí informá­ torům vysoké honoráře, reportéři čekají na jediné slovíčko, foto­ grafové a teleobjektivy na jediný záběr, kameramani lovi úsměvy či pohledy. Paris Match, Vogue, Stern a další nejznámější světové časopisy přinášejí reportáže s fo­ tografiemi zlatých kohoutků ve zlatých koupelnách, obrázky jachty, letadla, automobilů do pi-

sečných dun, bazénů ... Hned po odvysílání rozhovoru s paní Trumpovou se ozvala mexická te­ levize, několik zahraničních novi­ nářů a taky několik z těch, kdo ji pamatují ze studií. Jenže Ivana už byla zase zpátky na cestě do New Yorku. Čekala ji totiž hora práce.

Kdepak, milionář není člověk, je­ hož nám nedávné pohádky malo­ valy jako snoba ležícího v pohodl­ ném křesle, obletovaného ucti­ vým služebnictvem. Její starosti mají sice poněkud jiné dimenze než naše, ale i ona by potřebova­ la den, který má víc než čtyřia­ dvacet hodin. Obrovský hotel Plaza, jehož je šéfkou, byl vybrán do soutěže 25 nejlepších hotelů na světě. V minulých dnech byly vyhodnoceny tři nejlepší a mezi nimi je právě ten její. Už v Praze myslela na to, aby se vydařila party pro 500 nejvlivnějších a nej­ bohatších lidí Spojených států (za účasti paní Havlové a dalších významných osobností Českoslo­ venska), jejíž výtěžek je určen na charitativní účely u nás. Podobná akce ve spolupráci se SRN, také v hotelu Plaza, byla nedávno vel­ mi úspěšná. Možná i proto, že se kancléř Helmut Kohl ve společ­ nosti paní Trumpové cítil moc dobře. Hotel je však jen části je­ jich plánů, starostí i nápadů ve světě velkého obchodu.

Za mnoho let novinářské práce jsem měl možnost hovořit s mist­ ry světa, vynikajícími osobnostmi světa kultury i vědy. Ale až nyní se mi naskytla možnost pořídit pro naši televizi rozhovor s jed­ nou z nejbohatších žen světa. Při­ nesl jsem jí zato nejkrásnější z rů­ žiček, . které nám na zahrádce navzdory kyselým dešťům vyrost­ ly. Nestála ani zlomek toho, kolik stojí vzácné květiny na jejím pra­ covním stole, ale krásně voněly Prahou. Paní Trumpová na roz­ loučenou slíbila, že si při příští návštěvě najde zase trochu času, že brzy pošle i fotografie, abyste vy - naši čtenáři - nemuseli dát jen na dojmy reportéra. Takže se můžeme těšit, vy i já ...

P. S.: Jak jste si již mohli pře­ číst v denním tisku, zmíněná par­ ty v newyorském hotelu Plaza proběhla 11. června a vynesla 62 500 dolarů ve prospěch těles­ ně postižených lidi v Českoslo­ vensku. Tím však iniciativa Ivany Trumpové nekončí, neboť chce spolu se skupinou známých osobností, (v níž nechybějí M. Navrátilová, I. Lendl, M. For­ man) uspořádat podobné akce v dalších amerických a kanad­ ských městech. Jejím záměrem je tak zároveň shromáždit všech­ ny, kteří chtějí naši zemi na nové cestě pomoci. Premiéra v hotelu Plaza upoutala pozornost před­ ních amerických listů i televizních společnosti, takže se jí dostalo značné publicity.

JAROSLAV SUCHÁNEK

18/VĚSTNÍK-6. března 1991

Jak bloudili.

zaběhla jsem, nevím kam. Daleko jsem Žena, dobrá hostitelka, vysvětluje doskákala a snad se do večera domů ke příteli svého může. studánce ani nedostanu!"

"Pane Obrlante, večer nechám ·'""Jednou se vydala bílá slepička do Myška povídala: "Víš co? Zůstaň tu otevřené dveře do svého pokoje.'' " polí. Byla tam zralá pšenice a co s námi, až půjde někdo kolem, "Ale, paní Chytlíková, to je broučků, co těch se tam honilo! Nac­ zeptáme se ho!" nerozumné. Vždyť Vám tam někdo pala si pořádně volátko a chtěla zase Pak si žába skřehotalka usedla k bílé může vlézt." domů. Rozhlížela se kolem a tu viděla, slepičce, k ušatému zajíčkovi, k šedivé Vilém Souček že zašla někam daleko. Hledala myšce, seděli a pokukovali, zdali cestičku, ale nemohla ji nalézt. Dostala někdo nejde. A jak tak seděli a se konečně na rozcestí, kde se křižovaly pokukovali, najednou tu máš! Něco v čtyři pěšinky. Slepička si povídala: zemi mezi nimi zalupalo a vystrčil "Již jsme doma, již jsme doma šťastně "Kdyby tu tak někdo šel, zeptala čumáček krtek! Trochu se ho lekli, ale zase zpátky!" bych se ho, kam se dát, abych byla jak ho poznali, hned se slepička ptala: Špačkové s tou přiletěli z rána do brzy doma!" Čekala chvíli a dívala se "Ty tady všechny cesty znáš! Nevíš, zahrádky. kolem. A jak se tak dívá, vidí, že po krtečku, kudy se máme dát? Já chci na jedné cestičce utíká zajíček a zrovna k kurník do vsi, zajíček do svého pelíšku "Zdráva buď, ty hruše stará, to jsme ní. Ptala se ho: v jetelišti, myška do díry pod mez a vzpomínali!!

"Ztratila jsem cestu k domovu. tuhle žabka ke studánce!" Je už večer a Ale vida, budku novou ke staré jste Nevíš, zajíčku, kudy bych se měla dát, my se tu bojíme!" dali? abych ještě před večerem doběhla do Krtek si je prohlédl, viděl, jak jsou vsi?" ustrašení, dal se jim do smíchu a smál Českali jste tedy na nás? To je od vás Zajíček povídal: se: pěkné!

"I má zlatá, nevím! Sám se dívám, "Jděte pořád rovnou za nosem!"

Věřte, jak nám stýskalo se, to se těžko kudy jít. Běžím ze zelí, pes za mnou.

Nechal je tam na rozcestí, schoval se řekne.

Co síly mám, utíkám, zaběhl jsem, v zemi a hnal se dál za nějakou žížalou. nevím kam. Počkejme, snad půjde Taky ho poslechli. Slepička se A jak jsi se, hruše, měla? Že tvá někdo okolo a poradí nám! Už bude honem rozloučila s ostatními, dala se větev holá? večer a já bych taky rád byl ve svém po té pěšince, kterou měla před sebou, Nic se netrap, jarní slunce poupátka pelíšku v jetelišti!" a běžela pořád rovně za nosem po ní. ti svolá.

Tak čekali a dívali se, a jak se tak Rozloučil se ušatý zajíček, dal se také dívali, po pěšince běží šedivá myška a po té pěšince, která byla před ním, a Přisednou ti na větvičce, rozkvetou se zrovna k nim. Hned se jí ptala · hopkoval také pěkně rovně za nosem. bíle, slepička: Rozloučila se šedivá myška a běžela, bude ti to, milá hruše, slušet roztomile!

"Nevíš, ty myško, která cesta je do běžela po pěšince pěkně rovně za vsi a která k jetelišti?" nosem. A nakonec tam zůstala jenom Nu, a v domku, který hlídáš, rodina Myška byla udýchána, musila si žába sama. Vylezla si trochu výše, tam zdráva?" chvilku odpočinout a pak jim řekla: zazpívala si pěknou písničku "rachy, "Přibyla tam, špačíčkové, jedna "Jak bych já ubohá věděla! Sama rach, kroupy, hrách" a pak se po té dětská hlava.'' hledám, kudy jít! Přiletěl pták a hr na poslední cestě dala do hopsání taky a mne, když jsem klásek louskala. pořád a pořád rovně za nosem. A než "Vida, vida, to je dobře, muziky Nechala jsem všeho, běžím, běžím, byl večer, hověla si žabka v síti u víc bude, utíkám, zaběhla jsem, nevím kam. studánky, zajíček spal v jetelišti, tady u nás, tam dole až ji spustí všude!

Všichni mně už jistě čekají v díře pod myška pod mezí a bílá slepička hezky mezí!" seděla na kurníku ve vsi. V té vsi byla Nu, teď honem paní Zimě konec Zajíček řekl: "Nu, počkej tu s námi, zvonička, na zvonici zvonec, babka na uděláme, snad půjde někdo kolem a cestu nám něj zazvonila a už je té pohádce konec. a ty děti píšťalkou svou z domu ukáže!"

Fr. Kárník. vyvoláme!"

Myška si sedla k bílé slepičce a k 1111 V. Sokolová. ušatému zajíčkovi. Seděli a českali. A Máma poslala Honzu nakoupit. Honza jak se tak rozhlíželi, uviděli někoho po Learn Czech With Us vstoupil do krámu a postavil si ke zdi pěšince poskakovat. Byla to žába batoh. Když odcházel, nemohl jej najít skřehotalka a zrovna k nim.

24th lesson. a spustil veliký křik: "Já vám ukážu, Slepička se jí zeptala: Adverbs. Subjectless sentences. jestli se nenajde můj batoh, to budete "Nevíš, žabko, která cestička kam 1) Apart from adverbs denoting koukat, co udělám!" vede? Já chci do vsi, zajíček do place (see lesson 14) we distinguish also Lidé se polekali a jali se hledat, až jeteliště, myška pod mez a bojíme se, adverbs of time (dnes, brzo, hned, batoh našli. abychom nezabloudili!'' často, zítra, ráno, večer), manner of Potom se ptali: "Honzo, co bys "Jak bych vám já nešťastná mohla action (rychle, dobře, krásně, udělal, kdyby se tvůj tatoh nebyl poradit! Sama nevím, kudy se dát! společně, srdečně, pěšky), degree of našel?"

Sedím u studánky, písničku si zpívám, quality (málo, trochu, velmi). The Honza odpověděl: "Máme doma najednou přijde člověk jakýsi fousatý a most frequent way of deriving adverbs, starý pytel, z toho bych si byl udělal ne mne! Běžím, běžím, utíkám, especially those expressing manner jiný batoh.''

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(question: Jak? -- How?), is from ad­ jectives by dropping the final long vowel and adding the suffix -- e/ě. The preceding hard consonant is palataliz­ ed in the usual way (see lesson 2): mladý -- mladě; dobrý -- dobře; prostý -- prostě; slabý -- slabě; smutný --smutně; zajímavý -- zajímavě; hlavní --hlavně; slepý -- slepě; krátký --krátce; zřejmý -- zřejmě; drahý --draze; veselý -- vesele; tichý -- tiše A small number of adverbs derived from adjectives have beside the form in -e a parallel form in -o: draze -- draho, vesele -- veselo. The form ending in -O is used in the predicate (with the verb to be), the form ending in -e modifies adjectives, verbs or adverbs.

Sometimes the form in -o can express a more definite, concrete reality, while the form in -e is more abstract.

Compare: Smála se vesele. V dětském pokoji bylo veselo. Letadlo letí vysoko. To byla vysoce zajímavá přednáška.

Adverbs derived from adjectives in -ský, -cký take the ending -y: česky, anglicky.

VOCABULARY: prostý-simple, hlavní-main, drahý-dear, expensive, tichý-quiet, slabý-weak, slepý-blind, zřejmý-evident, vypadat, impf .-look, znít, impf. - sound, zkušenost, f.

-experience, Observe: Udělali jste to dobře. Váš dědeček vypadá ještě velmi mladě. Krátce se zasmála. To, co jste řekl, zní zajímavě. Tu zkušenost jsem musel draze zaplatit. V nemocnici musíte mluvit tiše. Děti slepě poslouchaly svého milovaného učitele.

Zřejmě jste to auto dobře neviděl.

Mluvím dobře česky i anglicky.

2) Some verbs describing weather are used in the third person singular and have no subject. Prší. -- It rains. Sněží.

--It snows. Mrzne. It freezes. Another type of subjectless sentences uses the verb to be and an adverb, if possible in the -o form. Je teplo. -- It is warm. Je hezky. -- It is fine. Je mlha. -- It is foggy. Je tma. -- It is dark. V naší rodině je stále veselo. Sometimes the subject is substituted by the dative per­ sonal pronoun. Je mi zima. -- I feel cold. Je mi hezky. -- I feel fine. Je mi smutno. -- I am feel sad.

3) Adverbs ještě -- už. Observe: Ještě nemám hlad. I am not yet hungry. Ještě mám hlad. I am still hungry. Už (již) nemám hlad. I am no longer hungry. Už (již) mám hlad. I am already hungry.

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Music Selections by

Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra (Directed by Cyrill "Sid" Pokladnik) Main Speaker: Supreme Lodge VicePresident Bernie Gebala 50-Year Pin Awards "Brother and Sister O/The Year" Award

Program By Youth

Wednesday, March 6, 1991-VĚSTNÍK/19 Also Members bring sandwiches or sweets (Hall Location: 5502 Kostoryz Rd., Corpus ChrisU; 512-8S2-9042; Public Invited) (SPJST Lodge meeting held at 2 p.m. on third Sunday of each month, unless notifted otherwise)

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LODGE NO. 31, YOAKUM Sunday, Apr. 28-Hosting District VII Spring Meeting at Sons of Hermann Hall, 7 miles West of Yoakum on Hwy. 111

LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVD,LE .........

Sunday, Mar. 10-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m. at LODGE NO. 32, VICTORIA Mr. Gatti's; Youth Club will have Easter Egg Sunday, Apr. 28-Hosting District VI Spring Hunt Meeting at Community Center Annex, Vic­ *** toria LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD .........

Friday, Mar. 8-Social Night LODGE NO. 3S, ELK Friday, Mar. IS-Social Night Sunday, Mar. 17-RVOS #46 Spring Meet­ Sunday, Mar. 10-SPJST Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.; RVOS No. 50 Meeting, 2:30 p.m. at ing/Social SPJST Hall in Elk Friday, Mar. 22-Social Night Saturday, Mar. 23-Czech Heritage Society Saturday, Apr. 6-New Sensations State Meeting, (More details later); All inter­ Saturday, Apr.13-Cherokee Rose Sunday, Apr.14-Lodge Meeting ested persons are welcome Sunday, Mar. 24-Lodge 6 Meeting, 1 p.rn. Saturday, Apr. 20-Sons of The Dessert followed by Annual Meeting of SPJST Lodge Saturday, Apr. 27-Country Showmen .........

No. 6, Inc.; Easter Program by Youth; Egg Hunt; Supper following; Members bring des­ LODGE NO. 38, KOVAR serts for the meal Sunday, Apr. 14-Annual Picnic at SPJST Friday, Mar. 29-Social Night Hall in Kovar: Meal served, 12-1 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 31-Marek Family Day Country Auction, 1:30p.m.

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LODGE N0.13, DIME BOX Saturday, Mar. 9-Texas Unlimited Saturday, Mar.16-Chance Saturday, Mar. 23-Texas Unlimited Saturday, Mar. 30-Debonnries Saturday, Apr. 6-Emotions Saturday, Apr. 13-Texas Unlimited (Lodge Meeting every 3rd Sunday, 2 p.m.)

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Sunday, Mnr. 10-Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m, (Regular Lodge Meeting every 2nd Sunday of each month, 3 p.m.; also Club Dance 2nd Sunday of each month)

*** LODGE N0.17, NEW TABOR · S a t ur da y,, M ar. 9-L o dge • s Fund-raiser, 1 •- Sltoot and Horsesh oe p.m.; Outsi'de Tur.r.ey Contest; Inside--Cak:e Walk, Games; Lodge 17 Youth Club "Salute To The Troops", 4:30 . d p.m.; Supper, 5 p.m., (Hot d ogs, Chili ogs, b · d hili) 1 L di an c a es nn~::eets LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Sunday, Mar. 10-SPRJNG POLKA FEST; Vrazel's, Fritz Hodde and The Fabulous Six, and Leo Majek, 2-8 p.m.; no reservations Sunday, Mar. 17-Hostiug District lI Spring Meeting; Registration, 1:30 p.m.; Business Meeting, 2:30 p.m.; Members bring salads and desserts to serve with the meal, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 23-BATI'LE DANCE, 7-12; Eddie Ray and The Polka Dots vs. Czech Harvesters (Most of our Saturday Night Dances are held from 8:30 to 12:30)

*** LODGE NO. 23, MORA VIA Tuesday, Mar. 12-Lodge Meeting at Lodge Hall in Moravia; also bring your activities Worksheets of Charitable Donations, and Volunteer Hours

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LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Monday, Mar. U-Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Mar.16-The New Sensations

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LODGE NO. 2S, ENNIS (Regular Meeting 2nd Thursday of each month, 8 p.m.; Youth Club meets every first Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. For reservations or hall rentals, call Ernest Haskovec, 875-2789

*** LODGE NO. 28, EAST BERNARD Sunday, Mar. 10-Czech National Cemetery Association Bi-Annual Meeting, 2 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 28 Hall, 106 Leveridge, East Bemard

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LODGE NO. 1S4, FORT WORTH Wednesday, Mar. 6-Friendship Club, 10:30 a.m.

LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND Sunday, Mar. IO-Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 16-Fritz Hodde and The Sunday, Mar. 31-EasterPicnic Fabulous Six Dance, 8-12 Sunday, Apr. 14-Hosting District ill Spring Saturday, Mar. 23-King of Swing Dance, 8- Meeting; also Horseshoe and Quilt Contests 12 Monday, Mar. 2S-American Legion Meeting, LODGE N0.160, SAN ANGELO 7p.m.

(Game Night every Thursday, 7 p.m. #SP-1- Sunday, Mar. 10-Lodge Meeting, 2:00 p.m. at Wall Fire Hall; also Local Lodge Domino 7461S-139S-8; AL-3-00061-9887-0) Touman1entfollowing

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CALENDAR LODGE NO. 1, FAYETTEVILLE Sunday, Mar. IO-Lodge Meeting

LODGE N0.148, EL MATON Tuesday, Apr. 9-Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m. at Frank Hahn' s residence

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LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Sunday, Mar. 10-Lodge's 8lst Anniversary Celebration; Roast Beef Dinner, 12:30-2:00 p.m. (Members bring desserts); Entertainment

by Dallas Czech Concert Oreb.; Guest Speaker; Awarďs Presentations; Youth Pro­ gram Saturday, Mar. 16-Dance - Vrazel's Band (Those attending this dance will receive a complimentary ticket to our dance on April 6) Monday, Mar.18-Lodge Meeting, 7:30p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 30-Bak:e Sale at Rudolph's Market, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 2924 Elm St., Dal­ las Saturday, Apr. 6-Dance - Czech Harvesters Sunday, Apr. 7-Sister City Benefit Sunday, Apr. 7-District ill Youth Leaders' Training Saturday, Apr. 13-Non-Member Rental Monday, Apr.15-Lodge Meeting, 7:30p.m.

Friday, Apr. 19-Reception for Czechoslovak: Ambassador Rita Klimova Saturday, Apr. 20-Dance - Mi.kulaBand Saturday, Apr. 27-Non-Member Rental Thursday, May 2-Park.i.ng Lot Sale; call .3525295 or 352-4397 Friday, May 3-Parki.ng Lot Sale; call 352'i295 or 352-4397

LODGE NO. 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Tuesday, Mar. 19-Louise-Hillje Chamber of Commerce Banquet .

Wednesday, Mar. 20-Regular Lodge Meet­ ......... ing, 7 p.m.; Refreshments served (Games every Monday night, 7:30 p.m.; LODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE Games License No. 3000-72-8240-0) Friday,· Mar. S-Spaghetti Supper sponsored .........

by Youth Club (Food served until we run out), 5:30p.m.

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON *** Saturday, Mar. 9-111e Texans Friday, Mar. IS-Straight Dominoes Playoffs, LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON 7 p.m.; Also Monthly Social; Kitchen opens at Saturday, Mar. 9-BATI'LE DANCE, 8-1; 6S p.m.

Vrazels vs. Polka Dots; NO FREE TICKETS t dfor hamburgers M 16•Le e Roy Rybak: Ma ord ay,M ar. B .11offi , M etin 7 Sunday, Mar. IO-District V Meeting w/Lodge 186 hosting at VFW Hall, Katy on ay, ar. 18• oaru, cers e g, pFr.mid.

M 22 .. .. Pl f'" . c t f $5 00 Monday, Mar. li-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m. ay, ar. • 42 ayo rs; os o .

Saturday, Mar. 16-Phil Gray; Big Band h ff 7 on enc p1 ayo , p.m.

Music; DRESS CODE Saturday, Mar. 23-Lee Roy Matocha Monday, Mar.18-Czech Lessons, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 30-NO DANCE; HAPPY Friday, Mar. 22-Buddy Kirk; Big Band EASTER Music: DRESS CODE Saturday, Apr. 6-Jerry Haisler Saturday, Mar. 23-Bobby Jones (Polkatime) Sunday, Apr. 7-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

Monday, Mar. 2S-Czech Lessons, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Apr. 13-Vrazel Polka Band Saturday, Mar, 30-Nick Navarro; Big Band Monday, Apr. 15-Board/Officers' Meeting, 7 Music: DRESS CODE p.m, (Kitchen open for Saturday Night Dances; Friday, Apr, 19-Socinl Night Games; Kitchen every Thursday Games·· 7:15 p.m. • Early Opens , 6 p.m.

Bird Special; 7:4S p.m. Regular Games; Saturday, Apr. 20-Charles Mikeska and The License No. 3-00-621-2077-41001) New Sensations .........

Saturday, Apr. 27-Texas Tradition (C/WO LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH (All Saturday dance, 8-12; for information Sunday, Mar. IO-Regular Lodge Meeting; an contact Louis J. Kohutek, (817) 983-2261; Easter Egg Hunt afteiwards; also a Beer Hunt Ball, (817) 98S-2S48) for Adults *** Sunday, Mnr.17-Dance sponsored by KC 4th Degree, 4-8 p.m.

LODGE NO. 49, ROWENA Sunday, Mar. 24-Dance sponsored by .KJZT Friday, Mar. lS-SPJST Game Social #59, 4-8 p.m.

Saturday, Mar.16-Emst Family Reunion Thursday, Apr. 14-Runnels-Concho-Tom (Dress Code by ballroom and waltz/polka Green Counties Czech Heritage Society Meet­ dances; Games Nights first and third Tues­ day of each month, 7-10; Lodge Meetings ing at SPJST Hall, Rowena Thursday, Apr. 21-A&M Muster Fish Fry for second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m.; or otherwise specified - Ladies' Circle meets Aggies and their Families ... ...... every second Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m.)

LODGE NO. 66, WACO .........

Saturday, Mar. 9-Private Wedding LODGE N0.106, LA GRANGE Monday, Mar. 11-Family Night, 7 p.m.; Sunday, Mar.17-SPJST Lodge Meeting bring snacks Friday, Mar. lS-RVOS Meeting Saturday, Mar.16-Night Fall LODGE N0.130, DALLAS/SOKOL Saturday, Mar. 23-Cherokee Rose ZIZKA Saturday, Mar. 30-Night Fall Saturday, Mar. 9-Charlie Patteson (BIR) *** Saturday, Mar.16-Harold Strand (Polka) Saturday, Mar. 23-Allan Reeves (BIR) LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY .........

(Lodge business meetings held 1st Sunday of each month, 6:30 p.m.; game nights every Thursday, 7 p.m. Permit #1-7SLODGE N0.142, HOUSTON 10S2324-8)

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LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI/SOKOL BALL Sunday, Mar. 10-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.;

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LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE LODGE NO. 161, JOURDANTON Sunday, Mar. 10-Fried Fish Dinner, 12:00 Noon: (Members bring side dishes or des­ Sunday, Mar. 10-Lodge Quarterly Meeting, 11:45 a.m. at Stage Stop Restaurant, Hwy. serts); Business Meeting, 1 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Friday, Mar. 8-My GalvestcmBand (BIR) Saturday, Mar. 9-Texas Brew (C/W) Saturday, Mar.16-Texas Throwdown (C/W) Saturday, Mar. 23-River Road Boys (C/W) Saturday, Mar. 30-Heart of Texas (C/W) Sunday, Apr. 7-Polka Day Battle Dance; James Stryk and the Moonriders vs. Henry Repka Polka Band, 2-8 p.m.; Sandwiches and Refreshments available

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LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Saturday, Mar. 9-Bnck Roads Saturday,Mar.16-Firecreek Saturday, Mar. 23-Lonesome Dove Saturday, Mar. 30-Country Showmen Saturday, Apr. 6-Debonaires Saturday, Apr. 13-Jeb Durbin Saturday, Apr. 20-Firecreek Saturday, Apr. 27-Lonesome Dove

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LODGE NO. 178, LONGVIEW-KILGORE (Lodge Monthly Meetings on first Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at VFW Post Home No. 4002 on Loop 281, north of REOPalmlsle)

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LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON (Lodge meets 2nd Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Warrenton Store; soclal hour and meal follows. The meat is furnished and members bring side dishes.)

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LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON Saturday, Mar. 9-Eighty Proof Saturday, Mar.16-Cross Fire Saturday, Mar. 23-Treadin' Water Saturday, Mar. 30-EASTER, No Dance

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LODGE N0.183, MID-CITIES Saturday, Mar. 30-Sulak: Brothers (P/W­ C/W), 8-12 Saturday, Apr. 6-Buddy Hrabal and Memory Lane (C/W), 8-12

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LODGE NO. 186, CALDWELL (Lodge meeting on 2nd Thursday of each month, 6 p.m.; Social Games, 7:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday; Kitchen/Bar Open; License Permit #l-742073309S-41002)

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LODGE N0.187, ROUND ROCK Friday, Mar. 8-Debonaires Saturday, Mar. 9-Leather and Lace Friday, Mar, IS-Lonesome Dove Saturday, Mar.16-People's Choice Friday, Mar. 22-Leather and Lace Saturday, Mar. 23-Debonaires Friday, Mar, 29-People' s Choice Saturday, Mar. 30-Lonesome Dove (Friday Night Dances, 8-12 p.m.; Saturday Night Dances, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.)

(Small Private Party room available; con­ tact Albert Lange, 2SS-81S7)

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LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE (Game times: Sunday, 2 p.m.; Wendesday, 7 p.m.; Lodge monthly meetings on 1st Monday, 7:30 p.m.)

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LODGE N0.189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION Sunday, Mar. 10-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m. at the offices of W and W Real Estate, 4343 Carter Creek, Pkwy., Bryan

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LODGE NO. 196, HOUSTON-WEST Sunday, Apr.14-LodgeMeeti.ng,2p.m.

Sunday, Mar. IO-Hosting District V Spring (Hall rentals for wedding or party; call Meeting at Katy VFW Hall, 6th Avenue and D (713) 862-6291 after 4 p.m.

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