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Postmaste r : Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503

VOLUME 80 NUMBER 17

ISSN-07458800

April 22, 1992

Czechoslovak Prime Minister Visits Texas

West. L to R: TEXAS CZECHS-MORE. it ANS greet Prime Ministe. , PresiVestnik Editor Rt. Iy g eilk, Prime Minister Marian dentSyrill "Sid" Pokladnik and David Kolar, host. (Brothers Pokladdik and Sefgk are the only two surviving charter members of the organizational meeting of Czech Educational Foundation of Texas, known as CEFT).

They greeted the Prime Minister at Brother and Sister David Kolar's home prior to the official reception. (Photos courtesy Hill County Press, Inc.; also refer to editorial on page 2.)

FIRST PLACE WINNERS at SPJST State "42" Tournament were Kenneth Moore and Thomas Cannon of Lodge No. 186, Caldwell.

State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Klinkovsky with Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar calculating totals at SPJST State "42" Tournament.

Eighth Annual SPJST "42" State Tournament

THE PRIME MINISTER and officials accompanying him while visiting Dallas, Ennis, West, Temple and Austin during a trip which the group thoroughly enjoyed Texas-style meals, kolache and bluebonnets. Kneeling, L to R: Peter Steiner and Miroslav Hofrrek. Standing, L to R: Prime Minister Mari6n CYalfa, Na ga Petrov4, Zdena Svoboda, and Prime Minister's private bodyguard.

Lodge No. 9, Snook was the site for the 8th annual "42" tournament. There were 48 enthusiastic players from 9 lodges representing many parts of the state.

Local Lodge No. 9 President Lyndon Jakubik and State FAC Frank Klinkovsky and Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar welcomed the players and wished them all "Good Fellowship." District I Director Andrew Vavra was recognized for being present.

After 2 games were played, a delicious noon meal was served by Lodge 9 - Snook. After the meal, 6 more games were played by everyone and the top 4 teams advanced to the playoffs. The top teams revealed that it was necessary to have a playoff because there was a tie for second and third places. After the playoffs, the

Second place winners of SPJST State "42" Tournament, L to R: Lillian Ochs and Dorothy Markert from Lodge No. 29, Taylor.

winners were as follows and the first 3 places carried home the trophies, namely: 1st Place Team: Kenneth Moore and Thomas Cannon, Lodge No. 186 Caldwell 2nd Place Team: Dorothy Markert and Lillian Ochs. Lodge No. 29 Taylor 3rd Place Team: Glen Paul and Donnie Paul, Lodge No. 17 - New Tabor 4th Place Team: Emma Ceska and Gladys Pustejovsky, Lodge No. 66 Waco My sincere thanks to all who have taken the time to play and support this tournament. The fun and fraternalism was enjoyed by all players. A thank you to Lodge No. 9, especially the kitchen crew plus all the members for an outstanding job in hosting the tour(Continued On Page 3)

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Editor COMMENTS

The weekend of April 11 and 12 proved to be rather eventful for Central Texas, especially to the citizens of Czech-Moravian descent living in the area.

Czechoslovak Prime Minister Marian alfa and an entourage of five officials arrived in New York early in the week where he visited contacts in New York, visited President George Bush in Washington, D.C., and then went to Pennsylvania from where he departed to arrive at Dallas, Texas Saturday, April 11 where he was hosted by City of Dallas officials and also greeted by Czech Educational Foundation of Texas (CEFT) and SPJST members as well as others. The visitors spent the night with families in Dallas and Sunday morning, CEFT President Cyrill "Sid" Pokladnik, his wife Justine and son, Johnnie, also CEFT Vice Chairman of the Board Calvin Chervenka and his wife Mildred escorted the group to Ennis for a quick visit to the City of Ennis and the four Czech fraternal halls in the area, and then on to West arriving approximately 12:00 noon for a delicious Texas style barbecue dinner plus homemade kolache hosted by Brother David and Sister Rebecca Kolar in their beautiful, spacious home. The noon meal was enjoyed by everyone and then a hurried trip for a one-hour reception and visit at Lone Star Hall (the home of SPJST Jaromir Lodge No. 54 and West Sokol Gymnastic Association).

The party was greeted at the hall by City of West officials as well as others representing Czech organizations.

Brother David Kolar welcomed them with brief statements in English and Czech and introduced the group to approximately 75 West area citizens.

Prime Minister t alfa addressed the attendees in a brief address thanking everyone they had met thus far in Texas for their hospitality, expressed his pleasure that so many still were retaining their Czech heritage, customs and language, was also surprised that so many still do. He encouraged all present to visit Czechoslovakia and hoped they would so that they would receive the hospitality of his country in return. In his address, he stated that times were rather hard in Czechoslovakia at the present time, especially economically, but that with the resourcefulness and perseverance of the Czech people they could overcome the present and they look for a bright future.

The West Czech Folk cancers entertained Prime Minister Calfa and his group with a Texas-Czech dance number in their costumes; they seemed to enjoy the dancers' performance.

Time was indeed fleeting, however, he took time to shake hands and chat briefly with many of those in attendance, also spent a few minutes answering questions of television, radio and newspaper reporters. He ended his visit with a brief look at the modern Sokol Gym (next door to Lone Star Hall), and hurriedly left (with Texas bluebonnets and other souvenirs) escorted by Texas Highway Patrol and Secret Service for a trip to Temple and the SPJST Headquarters for a two-hour reception by officials of City of Temple, CEFT, SPJST, RVOS, and other Czech fraternal organizations from

where he departed at 5:00 p.m. to Austin and University of Texas, where he was scheduled to make an address and later depart for DFW Airport.

Prime Minister alfa had been invited by CEFT Chairman of the Board Roger Kolar of Austin earlier to attend the dedication of the Endowment of the Czech Chair, however, his duties of his office prevented him from doing so at that time and, he stated in West, that he took care of his official duties earlier in the week in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania and decided to make a weekend visit to Texas and, in that way, fulfill his previous promise to Czech Educational Foundation of Texas officials at this time. Thus far, he was thoroughly enjoying his "Texas Weekend."

This was indeed something special for our Czech organizations, because officials of the Czechoslovak government from the Capitol City of Prague do not have the opportunity to visit us very often.

Your editor understands that the friendly atmosphere of both the visitors and the hosting groups prevailed everywhere and hopes that all concerned were pleased with the Prime Minister's visit everywhere and that the party had a very safe return home and will remember their visit with us in the future the same as we shall remember their visit here.

Our appreciation to all who helped in making the Prime Minister and his party feel at home everywhere they went and our thanks especially to the television, radio and newspaper crews who took the time out on this brief visit to cover the visit of the Prime Minister at his various stops. We appreciate their coverage of his visit. ***

Tuesday, April 14 we attended the second quarterly Supreme Lodge meeting at the Home Office. We arrived at 1:30 p and visited with State Field Manager Gene McBride and State Field Representative Keith Gatewood for a short while and then attended the Supreme Lodge meeting until recessed for the day.

We will not go into full detail of what was discussed; SL SecretaryTreasurer Leonard Mikeska's minutes will, as usual, give details of what transpired Tuesday afternoon plus the entire meeting.

Needless to say, there are many things to be discussed at these quarterly meetings, some that can be taken care of rather quickly, and some that take more discussion than others.

Surely, everyone visiting the Supreme Lodge meeting would have their own opinion, and more than likely, no two opinions would be alike, human nature being what it is.

At one meeting in the past, the Board had asked your editor about the possibility of having a Wstnlk published twice a month instead of weekly. The editor promised to give this some serious thought and brought it up in the recent Publication Committee meeting which, of course, has control of the •Mtnik publication. The committee members felt that, since we are compiling 20-page instead of 16-page issues frequently now, that they saw no possibility of condensing the material being published now into only two issues a month. That is what this writer reported to the Supreme Lodge Board at the meeting, because, very likely there will be quite a few more 20-page issues needed prior to the convention because of the amount of material being submitted for publication. Some of these questions are difficult to be answered in a very simple way. ***

Wednesday, April 22, 1992—VESTNIX/3

Eighth Annual SPJST State "42" Domino Tournament (Continued from Front Page)

Highway 36 and while you are still in the city limits, look for FM No. 166 toward Tunis, take this road go about 2 1/2 miles, watch for a sign on your left side of the road which reads: Hus Encampment. This is County Road No. 225, follow that road to SPJST Lodge

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Hall No. 17, New Tabor (about 1/2 mile).

We are looking forward to a great day of fellowship. See you there!

Fraternally, Frank Klinkovsky, State FAC —SPJST-

Special SPJST Annual Events

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May 2 -- Ennis Polka Festival; Lee Roy Matocha Orchestra, 2:15-6:45; Mikula Orchestra, 7:15-12:00 Midnight May 3 -- Ennis Polka Festival; Vrazel's Polka Band, 1:00-5:30 p.m.

May 17 -- Lodge 80, Holland's Annual Picnic May 17 -- Fourth Annual Polka Fest at Inez Community Center (wooden dance floor); 1:00-8:00 p.m.; music by Vrazel's, Vanek Brothers, Leo Majek's Orchestra; sponsored by Placedo Lodge No. 97 and Inez Lodge No. 143; food served all afternoon June 7 -- Seaton Lodge No. 47 Annual Picnic June 7 -- Houston Lodge No. 88 Annual Splash Day and Homecoming —SPJST-

DISTRICT I DIRECTOR Andrew Vavra with Lodge No. 9 Snook officers,

Carlson Jakubik, Maude Jakubik, Ann Schoeneman and President Lyndon Jakubik, who worked in the kitchen during the "42" Tournament.

Sister Willie Mae Schuetz reported the youth took cakes to Rest Haven on March 4 and April 1. They worked on crafts during the month, April 10 trustees' meeting and birthday party.

Brother Bobby Dobecka is in charge of the rabbit at the Easter party. Stacy Mynar and Keith Hykel have birthdays this month.

Sister Willie Mae Schuetz sent get well cards to Juanita Lovecky, Joshua Hykel, Danielle Kroll and David Dobecka.

Brother Bill Skerik and Sister BarLodge bara Hykel audited the youth books and everything was in order.

Brother Cyrill Svrcek won the $5.00 Dear Readers: door prize. Sister Diane Berger's name Our April 12 meeting was conducted was drawn for the $7.00 progressive

by President Johnnie Krizan. Keith door prize; at the next meeting, the Hykel, Emily Anderson and Celia door prize will be $8.00 Dobecka led the membership with the Other door prizes were donated by pledge. We had 19 members present Ruth Krizan, Robert Dobecka, the for our meeting.

Cyrill Svrceks, Willie Mae Schuetz, All reports were given and approved. the Bobby Dobeckas, Vickie AnderThose members in attendance recog- son, the Bill Skeriks, Jerelene Lenart, nized for having April birthdays were the Edward Hykels, Johnnie Krizan, George Straten, Jerelene Lenart, George Straten and the youth club.

Bobby Dobecka and Keith Hykel.

The winners of these prizes were Linda Powell was accepted as a new Lydia Dobecka, Jerelene Lenart, Barmember. bara Hykel, Peggy Dobecka, Martha The bar sold tickets on a bottle of Monthei, Bobby Dobecka, Keith spirits to cover some of the expenses Hykel, Ruth Krizan, Bill Skerik, of our Easter party. Brother Bobby and George Straten, Christine Svrcek, Sister Peggy Dobecka are in charge of Cyrill Svrcek. the fund-raising project for our July The meeting was adjourned until picnic.

May 3 at 1:00 p.m.

Sister Christine Matus represented us Fraternally, at the Taroky Tournament held April Edward Hykel, Reporter 11th.

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No. 6, Cottonwood

FORTY-EIGHT PLAYERS were trying their best to be the winners at SPJST State "42" Tournament in New Tabor.

Third place winners in SPJST State "42" Tournament, L to R: Glen Paul and Donnie Paul, both from Lodge No. 17, New Tabor.

long distances to play in the State "42" Domino Tournament.

The tournament players would like to take this opportunity to say thank you; to Betty Malovets and Judy Andel of Lodge No. 24 - Cyclone, who came along to cheer their contestants and then offered to fill in and play in the tournament to make it an even number so one team would not have to sit out.

These fine ladies did not have a chance to participate for the prizes because they were the 4th team from Lodge No. 24, Cyclone.

The fellowship among the player was good and everyone seemed tc, enjoy visiting with their neighboring lodges.

We will be looking forward to seeing all of you at the tournament in 1993.

Fraternally, Frank Klinkovsky, State FAC —S PJST-

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Kitchen crew kept State "42" players happy by serving good fresh kolaches, L to R: Ann Schoeneman, Klinkovsky and Maude Irma

Jakubik. nament; and to Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar for his help.

A sincere thank you to all the members who participated and traveled

Second Annual SPJST State Horseshoe Tournament will be held this Saturday, April 25, 1992 with play starting at 10:00 a.m.

In the other tournaments you are not permitted to watch the players. In the horseshoe tournament, you may watch the contestants. We invite our members (spectators) to attend this State Tournament.

Trophies and prizes will be awarded and the noon meal and snacks will be available for purchase. If you are planning to play or to attend, please let us know due to the amount of food that is needed to be prepared. If you have not registered please do so today.

A request for directions was received. The best way to get to New Tabor is to go to Caldwell and get on

_ reasurer Glend Ruzicka, Reporter and Entertainment Chairman Au6:y Gandy McCall, Secretary Charlsie Svetlik, Vice President Ed Svoboda, President and Bar Chairman Gladys Allison; and District II Director Willie E. Kohutek, in-

BUCKHCLTS LODGE NO. 15 OFFICERS, L to R:

stalling officer.

Lodge 15, Buckholts Prepares For Worthy Project Buckholts Lodge No. 15 met on Sunday, April 12 at 3:00 p.m. with President Gladys Allison presiding.

Pledge of Allegiance was recited and a moment of silence was observed for our departed members.

The minutes were read and approved.

Treasurer's report was given as well as reports from the bar, kitchen and entertainment were given and all approved.

The contractors for the roofing job were present to discuss the job with our members.

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ednesday, April 22, 1992

We want to thank Mr. Joe Zajicek, one of our members, for donating a load of gravel for our driveway and also spreading it.

On May 16, 1992 we will be having a countywide garage sale and bake sale with kitchen and bar open. Booths will be $10.00 with set-up time at 8:00 a.m. We welcome everyone to come join us; bring your trash and treasures, collections, and arts and crafts. To reserve a booth space call: (817) 5932321, 593-4121; 593-3883 or 593-4192.

Members, we will be changing our May meeting to May 6 at 7:30 p.m. due to Mother's Day. We will be finalizing our garage sale plans.

Fraternally, Audrey Gandy McCall

—SPJST-

Lodge No. 25, Ennis April Meeting The meeting came to order and the pledge was led by Brother Kenneth Honza.

New members are Achsab B. Kelly, Carolyn L. Haynes, Brannon Ryan Mewbourn and Michelle Denise Mewbourn.

The Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia visited the lodge on Sunday, April 12th.

A big thank you to everyone who helped bake strudels on Saturday.

Members were also asked to come help bake kolaches on April 20th at 8:30 a.m. There's no school, parents were asked to bring the kids to teach them the tradition.

We need lots of help for our CLEAN-UP on April 26 at 2:30 p.m.

We need the hall to look good for polka festival. Bring buckets, rags and any other supplies you might need. We need help keeping the hall in top condition.

April birthdays are Van Fowler, Randy Trojacek and Ernest Haskovec.

Welcome Randy as new youth member.

Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar was a guest at the meeting and spoke for a few minutes on the upcoming convention and answered questions from a few of the delegates present at the meeting.

Fraternally, Karen Haskovec

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Lodge No. 47, Seaton Dear Members: Filling in for President Reese, Vice President Calvin Skrabanek convened the April meeting with the presentation of flags. The membership remained standing in silent prayer for the passing of a member and friend, James Hejl.

Welcomed as visitors were Margaret Shepard, Freddie Schroeder and Elvern Frenzel.

Get well wishes were extended to Anna Junek and Raymond Mikeska.

(While writing this letter my father, Nick Morris, called to inform me of the death of Brother Raymond Mikeska; his wife and family are extended sincere sympathy.)

If anyone knows of a member who is ill, please contact Martha Klusacek at 817-778-7395 or that she may send cards as soon as possible.

Afmounced as new members were Lindsey Coffee, Laurie Fauik, Katherine Fauik, Jacqueline Green, Ruby Lewellen, Opal Murphy, Douglas Sodek and Elaine Hoelscher (additional).

Correspondence included a letter from the Arthritis Foundation requesting a donation.

Board minutes were read by Judy Pechal.

Officers' reports followed.

Vice President Skrabanek gave a run-down of members chairing the various events for the upcoming picnic: Barbecue--Edwin Pechal, Kitchen-Calvin and Dolores Skrabanek, and James and Joyce Skrabanek, Project tickets--Lucy Mihatsch, Social Games-Dana Glaser, Auction Items--Ruth Hanusch, Arts/Crafts--Judy Pechal, plus other attractions including model airplanes, hot air balloons, country store and teddy bear stand.

FAC Ruth Hanusch reported tournament dates in April and June and mentioned that April 14 is the deadline for the By-Law Committee to accept any proposed changes.

Once again Star Hall had a group of talented ladies join together and sew a quilt for the June picnic. It will be offered as first place for the fund-raising project. While on the subject of the fund-raising project, you can help by contacting Lucy Mihatsch for the purchase or sale of project tickets.

Youth Leader Patsy Koslovsky introduced the May Fete Queen contestants Lori Greger, Melanie Koslovsky, Angela Pechal and Michelle Reese. A run-off gave Angela Pechal the honor of representing Star Hall. Sister Patsy also reported Lodge 47's May Fete is May 17.

Chairperson's reports followed and were satisfactory.

Birthday wishes go to Ruth Kohutek, Albina Mikeska and Leon Zavodny.

Celebrating anniversaries were Vallie and Wesley Tupy, Dan and Lillian Hejl, Alfred and Sharon Hejl, Anton and Carol Pechal, Eugene and Ann Hejl, and Bob and Mary Vasicek.

Winning beautiful string, Easter baskets handmade by Dolores Skrabanek, were Helen Janacek, Leon Zavodny, Matilda Sefcik and Ed Mihatsch.

The members drew numbers to win Easter items. The lucky winners were Bill Childers, Albert Koslovsky, Johnnie Klecka, Harry Gersbach, Woodrow Marek and Lucy Mihatsch.

Lodge 47 was privileged to honor the 50-year pin recipients. They were introduced and applauded: Lester Pomykal, Sandra Carver, Ace Chlapek, Calvin Chlapek, Elizabeth Mikulas, Dolores Skrabanek, Diane Watson and Leon Zavodny. Congratulations to each of you.

A delicious fried chicken/covered dish supper was served following the Blessing given by Dolores Skrabanek.

The meeting was adjourned.

Fraternally, Katherine Smith, Reporter

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Lodge 88, Houston Scholarship Fund A donation has been made to the Lodge 88 Scholarship fund by the Birthday Club Sisters of Lodge 88 in memory of Fred Buri, Sr. and Gladys Pulley.

Fraternally, Josephine Pflughaupt Chairman, Lodge 88 Scholarship Committee —SPJSTIN-:REST RATE F

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Lodge No. 93, Karnes Recognizes 50-Year Members Sunday, March 15 Lodge Karnes No. 93 hosted a barbecue picnic and games party for its members and their families in the St. Boniface Parish Hall in Hobson, Texas.

A regular meeting was held with special emphasis placed on re-acquainting ourselves with the insurance products offered by SPJST, and the recognition and bestowing of pins on our three 50year members.

After adjournment the meeting was turned over to playing dominoes, cards, and just plain visiting.

A delicious barbecue dinner closed the gathering.

Fraternally, L.F. Pustejovsky Secretary, Lodge No.93

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Lodge No. 94, Wheelock The regular monthly meeting for the month of May will not be held at its usual time. Instead, there will be a special dinner meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, 1992 at the Senior Citizens Center in the Edge community.

All members, their families, and their guests are urged to attend this meeting and dinner. There will be no individual charge for the dinner.

Fraternally, Albert R. Scasta, President

—SPJST-

Lodge No. 139, Danbury After President Lonnie Lostak called the April 8 meeting of Danbury Lodge 139 to order, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those present.

Secretary Lorenda Baldwin read the minutes of the last meeting and the treasurer's report was given by Eloise Lostak.

It was announced that 186 attended the lodge barbecue on March 21st.

Honored at the barbecue were two lodge members, Sisters Emilie Lubojacky and Katherine Chovanec, for having outlived their insurance policies. Sister Chovanec was unable to attend, but Sister Lubojacky and all of her children were present to honor their mother.

Also recognized were all of the Lodge 139 members who have been members of the SPJST for fifty years or more. They are Frank Filipp and Tommie Lostak for 67 years each, Katherine Chovanec-66 years, Emil Kadera-61 years, Frank Kulhanek-57 years, Emilie Lubojacky and Raymond Lubojacky-54 years each, Liddie Pekar and Elsie Kadera-52 years each, Ora Faye Wilson-51 years, and Adolph Zapalec-50 years.

Several door prizes of $10.00 each were given at the barbecue. The lucky winners were Pat Vrazel, Winnie Stefka, Albert Pekar, Lisa Hamilton, and Joanna Rude. SPJST caps were also given as door prizes and those winners were Bill Ryan, Ruby Lubojacky, and Shirley Filipp.

Food that was leftover from the barbecue was donated to the Cynthia Binkiey fund-raiser barbecue which was held the following day.

Members voted to give a donation to the Danbury Little League.

The social following the meeting was enjoyed by all.

Fraternally, Faye Wilson, Reporter

—SPJST-

Seaton Choral News Dear Brothers and Sisters: Just to inform you of the next practice set for Tuesday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m. After a long vacation, we need to get the whole group out for a good practice session. If some do not receive the Vestnik, please let these know of this practice. I understand we have some places wanting us to come sing for them. So please be at Seaton Star Hall Tuesday, April 28th.

Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Fraternally, Dorothy Pechal

—SPJST-

Lodge 88, Houston Birthday Club News The Birthday Club Sisters met on April 8, 1992 in the lodge dining room at 11:15 a.m. for their regular monthly meeting and luncheon. President Lowrina Lindemann called the meeting to order with the roll call.

Secretary Rita Alexander read the minutes which were approved as read.

Treasurer Lillie Spies gave the financial report for February and March meetings. Lillie didn't attend our March meeting, because she was visiting with her daughter Agnes who was visiting from London. She gave a good report for the three months in 1992. I hope we'll continue to do well.

Sunshine Lady Mary Kosut gave a short card report.

Helen Hegwood is in charge of getting a place for the sisters for a luncheon on May 6th. She had a complete report ready. We will meet at Wyatt's Cafeteria on Shepherd Drive. Be there at 10:30 a.m. and get in line by 11:00 a.m. to get served for our lunch.

Presumably they bake a big sheet cake for us.

A big event is coming very soon--it's an annual event. On Splash Day and Homecoming on June 7, we will have a fund-raising project; three tickets for $1.00 and the prizes are patio furniture, oven-toaster, handmixer, floor lamp and many other gifts, such as gift certificates, etc. This event is for the members' free lunch if you've paid your yearly dues of $6.00. Be sure you have a membership card. This card will give you many privileges.

On May 13 we'll have the monthly meeting with sandwiches. Martha Baxter and Alice Bily will be in charge of the kitchen. So bring sandwiches and also put on the container what kind of sandwiches.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Clara Jecmenek, Helen Hegwood, Rita Alexander, Lillie Spies and Bessie Lero.

The table prizes were then given to the lucky members. An Easter basket donated by President Lowrina and it was won by Kathy Trefell. The Calcutta game was won by Josephine Buri and Anna Hoffman.

Mary Kosut gave the Blessing for our meal. We adjourned the meeting at 12:00 noon.

Remember: "Time flies, but remember you are the navigator."

Fraternally submitted by, Pearl Hanka, 2nd Vice President *** Our Lucky Lady, Josephine Buri from the Birthday Club entered a sweepstake in Schulenburg and won a

Wednesday, April 22, 1992—VESTNiK/5 Chrysler Imperial--a beautiful car.

This happened about a month ago.

The following announcement was taken from the Schulenburg Sticker: A new car given away at Baumgarten-Matula through national promotion.

Guess who the lucky winner was?

Josephine Buri, a sister of the late Della Kadlecek and Bessie Dewer's sister. She won a 1992 Chrysler Imperial. Josephine was formerly a Jalufka from Engle and was visiting relatives when she registered.

The nationwide promotion gave away three cars, so fortunate consumers who registered at participating dealers, Stearns and Foster representatives Gary White presented Buri with the keys to her new car Friday, March 27, 1992.

Accompanying Buri were her son Fred C. and grandson John T., also pictured were owners of BaumgartenMatula.

Mrs. Buri competed against all those registering in large department stores in cities across the country.

We are so happy for you, Mrs. Buri!

Submitted by Pearl Hanka

—SPJST-

Ennis

Sewing Circle

Hope everyone enjoyed the Easter holidays, especially the little children.

My sister, Libbie Wisniewski, told me recently that she would enjoy an Easter egg hunt like we had in the "good old days." I am sure that each of us has fond memories of our childhood days.

Our Circle met April 9th. President Sadie Kubin called the meeting to order and welcomed gu, Is Georgia Brozek, Jerry Kohn and Bob Zvolanek.

Welcomed also were 31 members.

The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was repeated. The secretary's report was read and approved as read. The treasurer's financial report was read and approved as read. A thank you note was received and read from Emma Jane Slovak for the memorials given for Joe Houdek. A thank you note was read from Sister Leona Jurica for the get well card and money gift.

Memorials were received for Joe Houdek by Sister Rosie Zazvorka and Georgia Stransky.

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Lodge

Our monthly meeting was called to order April 9, 1992 by President Otis Beck. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by the members. All officers were present.

Secretary Kathy Fritz read the minutes of the last meeting and were approved as read. All reports were given and also approved.

Libby Bartek reported sympathy cards were mailed to the family of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Garcia, Henry Hutka and Bill Hutka. A get well card was mailed to Mary Ann Summers.

We were notified the night of our meeting that Sara Wagner, youth club member, had an accident and was at the hospital. The members wish you a fast recovery.

Three new members were reported for the month. They are Brent Deorsam, Derek Hughling and Hilario Molina. We welcome these members to our lodge.

Youth Leader Kathy Fritz reported that the youth club does not have an American flag. Motion was made and carried that the mother lodge purchase an American flag for the youth club.

Louis Driska made a motion to donate $250.00 to the Belton Senior Center, Belton, Texas for the "Meals on Wheels Program." Motion carried that we make this $250.00 donation.

FAC J.C. Johnson recognized members having birthdays during the month. They were Becky McNeill and Barbara Wright. Wishing you both a happy birthday. J.C. also discussed having the social prior to the monthly meeting due to eating so late after each meeting. A motion was made and carried to start the social at 6:30 p.m. and the trustees' meeting at 7:30 p.m. and our business meeting at 8:00 p.m. The lodge will furnish cold cuts. It was agreed that this time change would be on a trail basis.

Otis Beck spoke to the membership about costing the State Royalty Dance on August 15, 1992. Motion was made and carried that our lodge host the State Royalty Dance.

Reminder -- don't forget the new time changes for our meetings.

Fraternally, Linda Johnson, Reporter —SPJST-

"Happy Birthday" was sung to April Another AARP Driver's birthday celebrants.

Sisters brought many lovely items Course In May at Lodge for our booth at the Ennis Polka FesNo. 88, Houston tival, May 2nd and 3rd. Sisters Alene A class in May had not originally Skrivanek, Sadie Kubin and Rosie Bednar met in the home of Alene and been scheduled, but because of the Willie Skrivanek to finish quilting the demand for this course class training quilt for the Polka Festival. Tickets are during the April 9-10 period more than filled to capacity. There's a need to still $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00 have a class in May to satisfy those inDonations: Pillow for our Special Fund by Sister Dorothy Kudrna was dividuals who were unable to register won by Sister Louise Vlacilek - cup for the April class.

May 9 and 10 at 9:00 to 1:00 p.m. towels by Sister Libbie Elsik, kitchen knife by Sister Louise Vlacilek - serv- (Thursday and Friday) at $8.00 per ing spoons by Sister Mildred Trojacek student.

There's still time to register by call- crocheted doilies for the Polka Festival by Mrs. Mary Chandler, sister of ing your Fraternal Activities CoorAlene Skrivanek. A box of materials dinator Homer Alexander at 681-3304.

Don't hesitate to call at your earliest was brought by Sister Sidney Bridewell. The lovely flowers, for the convenience because there's no way of officers' table, were brought by Sister predicting how fast the class could fill Anne Zvolanek from her garden; Sister up.

AARP certificates of completion are Anne Zabojnik - cards and table good only for reduction in your decorations. automobile insurance premiums when "Happy Mother's Day to all the dear presented to your agent. mothers, young and older. See you at It is not good for moving traffic the Polka Festival. Our next meeting violations removable. will be May 14th.

Fraternally, Homer Alexander, FAC Alice T. Roberts, Reporter —SPJST—SPJST-

Anthony Trilicek

Announcing Candidacy For District VII Director Dear Brothers and Sisters of District VII: District VII will elect their district director at the XXVI SPJST Convention in Victoria, Texas June 14-17 and I will be a candidate for this position.

I have thirty-three years of experience in supervision and for twentythree years I dealt wiht budgets and in management. Within Lodge No. 133, I served on various committees and have been president since 1985.

I am asking the delegates in District VII for their support. If elected I will be fair with the members of our Society and will support sound issues that will continue to the growth of this great society. Fraternalism built our society and MUST remain STRONG and our society MUST continue looking into the distant future to remain financially sound.

Fraternally yours, Anthony Trilicek (512) 655-1618 —S PJ S T—

Letter

to Editor

City of Dallas March 19, 1992 Dear Mr. sSefCik: Recently I received a communication from Czechoslovakia.

The letter enclosed, as you can see, from the family Nemee"ek have asked that I circulate this letter to see if members of that family would be in touch with this Nemenk family in Prague. . ek family in On behalf of the Neme C Prague, Czechoslovakia, I beg your consideration to print this letter in an upcoming issue of Vestrilk so that family members in this country might correspond with some of the Nemecek family ties in Czechoslovakia.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely, Jerry Barto'g.

City Councilman ***

Prague, Czechoslovakia 9 March 1992 The Honorable NemeCek Family of TEXAS, USA Dear Nemecek Family, During my visit in TEXAS in 1988 I have been informed from Mr. Jerry

Barto'i', a member of Dallas City Council, that in TEXAS there are several famous and honorable NemeCek families who live in TEXAS, which in turn, is the same name as mine. I was at that time on official visit in Texas as a representative of Czech state commission for investment and technical developments.

After the Communistic regime breakdown in Czechoslovakia in 1989, there are many existing positive changes in our lifer including democracy and liberty in personal economical activities and the possibility of contacts on personal level with the whole world.

I try to take a part at the new economic development of Czechoslovakia in the private business way. I founded at end of 1990 and at the beginning of 1991 two firms: Gamatrex and Gama Systems Company Ltd. with range of activities.

International business trading operations, trading agencies, trade consulting, wholesale, business with real estates and lands. I also have business contacts in the new states of the former USSR. I wish to offer you the business agency and representacy of your interests directly to Prague, and/or some other kind of cooperations, including import of your products to Czechoslovakia. I don't know your economical and business activities' field, but I think and hope, that will sure exist some bothsides reliable opportunities.

I am a 43-year-old economical and technical engineer graduate, with experiences in international business, industrial management and financing. To end of 1990, I was the personal advisor of the Prime Minister of the new Czechoslovak federal government and since 1991, I changed my job to fully private activities (above-mentioned).

Now some information about our Nemeek's family. We are living at Prague. I have a wife named Libt& and two daughters, namely, Helena (16 years old) and Zuzana (15 years old).

My parents descended from the town called Plzen (Pilsen). I have one younger brother, named, Peter, age 41.

It will be very interesting for us to know also something about your Nemecek family life history in USA. Dear Nemeek Family: I apologize if my letter will not be very interesting for you, but, I think and hope that friendly relations with "old one's country" Czechoslovakia and with our Nemetrek's family in Prague can be also interesting for you. We wish not to establish our contacts only at the official (business) base, but we wish cordially to have relations with you on every private family level. I am sending you my best wishes and I am looking forward to your kind reply.

With friendly regards, JiYr Nemecek Company Address: GAMATREX or GAMA SYSTEMS Osadni 26 170 00 Praha 7 Czechoslovakia Telephone/Fax 3042-2-879771 Home Address: Dipl. ing. Jiri Nernenk Vondrolig ova 1169 163 00 Praha 6 Czechoslovakia Telephone: 0042-2-3017894 —SPJST-

6/Vt.STNIK Wednesday, April 22, 1992

Reunions Palacky-Macedonia School Reunion The Palacky-Macedonia School reunion will take place May 17, 1992 (all day affair) at SPJST Hall (Lodge No. 20) in Granger, beginning with registration at 10 a.m. Bring enough covered dishes for a 12 noon meal.

(Plates, cups, party-packs, tea, coffee and bread will be provided.) Door prizes will be given, also an auction will be held to generate funds for expenses. Also bring dominoes, cards plus other games you would like to share with others. Music will be provided throughout the afternoon. For further information call (512) 2550713 or write: Grace Young 4006 Kiphen Road Round Rock, TX 78664 ***

Lost Prairie and Komensky Schools Reunion It is time again for our Lost Prairie and Komensky schools' ex-students, teachers and friends to invite you to our homecoming which will take place at Lost Prairie School on Sunday, April 26, 1992. This year we are inviting community-wide participation, so come as you are. A spaghetti dinner will be served at 11:30 a.m. for a nominal fee, also domino playing will take place.

Jerry J. Chudej ***

Red Ranger School Reunion

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Board 26th SPJST Convention June 14-17, 1992 Victoria Community Ctr. Victoria, Texas *** State Horseshoe Tournament April 25, 1992 Lodge 17, New Tabor SPJST Finance Committee Meeting April 25, 1992 9:00 a.m.

Home Office, Temple ***

SPJST By-Law Committee Meetings May 2-3, 1992 9 a.m., Both Days Home Office, Temple ***

State Volleyball Tournament November 21, 1992 Temple, Texass *** DISTRICT II The District II Fall Meeting will take place Sunday, September 27, 1992 at Lodge No. 187 in Round Rock. *** DISTRICT III District III Spring Meeting will be held Sunday, April 26, 1992 at Lodge No. 66 (Linden Hall) in Elm Mott near Waco. *** DISTRICT IV The District IV Meeting will take place Sunday, April 26, 1992 hosted

by Lodge No. 73, Seymour at the Seymour Housing Authority Building, Seymour.

-SPJST-

A reminder to all ex-students and teachers. The fifth Red Ranger School reunion will be held May 3, 1992 SPJST Lodge No. 24 (Flag Hall) in Cyclone. Everyone is asked to bring a basket lunch. Registration will begin at 10:00 a.m. and lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. Plates, cups, silverware, coffee, tea and bread will be provided.

Juanita (Martinec) Wychopen, Sec. 2214 South 47th Street Youth Department Calendar Temple, TX 76504 YOUTH CAMP FORMS Phone: 817-773-3140 *** Are Due May 15, 1992 *** LEADERS-IN-TRAINING June 5-7,1992 Mikulencak Reunion *** The Mikulencak family reunion will QUARTERLY YOUTH REPORTS be held on Saturday, May 9, 1992 in ARE DUE June 15, 1992 the dining hall at the McKinney Falls *** State Park near Austin, Texas. Anyone STATE ROYALTY and everyone with a Mikulencak in August 15, 1992 their ancestry is invited to attend.

STATE YAD Come and enjoy our fellowship, study August 16, 1992 our Mikulencak family genealogical *** chart, which goes back to 1610, and let CAMP us help you figure out where your Dist. 1 - July 21-24, Camp Val Verde family fits into this chart. Activities Dist. 2 - July 25-31, Camp Val Verde will start at 10 a.m. The main meal Dist. 3 - July 17-20, Camp Val Verde will be at 12:30 p.m. and lunch at 4:30 Dist. 4 - July 31 - August 2, Camp p.m. Please bring a covered dish --a Butman meat dish and a vegetable, dessert or Dist. 5 - July 13-16, Camp Val Verde salad. Bring your favorite beverage.

Dist. 6 - July 19-21, Camp Lone Star Tea, coffee and punch will be served.

Dist. 7 - July 13-16, Camp Val Verde *** The program and business meeting starts at 2 p.m. This time our program DISTRICT YADs will include the projection and exDist. 1 - August 2, 1992 planation of color slides of the area Dist. 2 - July 12, 1992 from which all Mikulencaks are known Dist. 3 - June 28, 1992 to have come. The slides show the Dist. 4 - July 25, 1992 beauty of our ancestral homeland.

Dist. 5 - June 28, 1992 Hope to see you there!

Dist. 6 - July 26, 1992 Joseph A. Hegar Dist. 7 - July 5, 1992

-SPJST-

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-SPJST-

Rediscover America 1992 LIT Workshop Youth Camp Registration to their DYCs no later than May 15th.

Attention: Parents and YC Members Don't forget that camp registration forms are due soon to your youth leader. Contact your youth leader for the exact date. All youth leaders must turn in their camp qualification forms

There are already lots of fun and exciting activities being planned for this year's camp. Remember you must be qualified to attend camp free.

Hope to see you there.

Joni Lange State Youth Director ***

Rediscover America 1992 LIT WORKSHOP WHAT: SPJST LIT WORKSHOP---A workshop especially for Teens WHEN: 6:00 p.m. Friday, June 5, through Sunday, June 7 (Friday night dinner will not be served, a snack will be available; Sunday, lunch will be served.)

WHERE: Camp Val Verde in McGregor WHO: Active SPJST Youth Club Members, 14-18 years old (14-year-olds must have d approval from DYC) WHY: To be trained to serve as an LIT (Leader-In-Training) at camp this summer WHAT TO BRING: Personal articles, change of clothes, sleeping bag, sheets, pillow, flashlight, bathing suit, jeans, tennis shoes, and a willingness to learn!

FRIDAY NIGHT THEME: INDIAN--Wear Costume HOW TO REGISTER: Complete the form below, have your youth leader sign and mail to: SPJST YOUTH DEPARTMENT P. 0. BOX 100 TEMPLE, TEXAS 76503 ATTACH THIS FORM TO THE GREEN CAMP FORM. CAMP FORM MUST BE NOTARIZED. NAME

AGE PHONE

ADDRESS

CITY

ZIP CODE

YOUTH LEADER'S SIGNATURE PARENT'S SIGNATURE I understand I will be trained as an LIT and that I am expected to come to camp this summer and serve as an LIT to the best of my ability.

LIT SIGNATURE *DEADLINE JUNE 3, 1992* ***

The 1992 Mr./Miss SPJST Contest Information AGE: Any SPJST female/male member at least 18 and no older than 22, as of June 1, 1992.

MEMBERSHIP: A member of SPJST at least one year prior to lodge candidate selection.

ATTIRE: Floor or tea-length formal gown.

MARITAL STATUS: Single through the time of the 1992 Convention.

SELECTION: Lodge: No lodge eliminations; lodges can send as many candidates to district as they wish, who have never held the title of "Mr. or Miss SPJST."

Wednesday, April 22, 1992—VESTNIK/7

District: Competition will be at each district's spring meeting (unless the district desires a separate date), but no later than May 1, 1992. The district competition will be in two separate contests.

TALENT: Time Limit: SPEECH: Time Limit: PRIZES: District Winner: Participation:

Taiton Youth Participated In Other Several Activities

3 minutes 3 minutes $25.00 $5.00

Convention: The finalists will compete in three contests to determine "Miss SPJST and Mr. SPJST." TALENT: Same as District SPEECH: Same as District INTERVIEW: With Judges PRIZES AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR ALL FINALISTS: * * * *

$300 cash allowance 3 Banquet tickets Paid mileage to and from the Convention Wrist Watch

WINNERS: Will receive a cash award of $250.00, and the title "Mr. or Miss SPJST" for the duration of the Convention.

YOUTH MEMBERS of Lodge 30 with their homemade Valentines to give

to Garden Villa Nursing Home in El Campo on Valentine's Day February 14th.

For a complete list of rules and regulations, please contact your DYC or the State Youth Director.

(Complete rules were also published in the January 22, 1992 Vestnik issue.)

—SPJSTYouth

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Taiton Youth Entertain At Moravia

YOUTH MEMBERS Chad Dorotik, Kyle Kaspar, Lenice Kaspar, and Jeanine Dorotik with residents of Garden Villa Nursing Home on Valentine's Day after distributing the Valentines.

LODGE 30, TAITON booth at District VI spring meeting.

TAITON YOUTH CLUB members participating in youth program at District VI meeting.

On March 22 District VI held their district spring meeting in Moravia.

Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club attended.

We had a booth project and provided entertainment. I represented District VI as District VI Queen and invited everyone to attend District VI YAD on July 26 in Taiton.

We then sang two songs, performed an Easter skit, and Jeanine Dorotik and I performed our state winning clogging routine. The entertainment preceded the business meeting.

Everyone then enjoyed refreshments.

I would like to thank Moravia and Sweet Home for hosting the spring meeting.

Fraternally, Lenice Kaspar (15) District VI Queen Lenice Kaspar President participating at District VI spring (4-13-92) meeting in Moravia.

—SPJST-

KITE PROJECTS at March youth club meeting in Taiton.

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—SPJST-

8/VESTNiK—Wednesday, April 22, 1992

District III Youth Club Meeting

Snook Youth Club News

Dear District HI Youth, Our district meeting will be held on April 26 at Lodge No. 66 in Elm Mott.

This spring meeting is an important one because we hold our yearly elections, also we plan upcoming district events. This year it will be fun because we will also have our 1992 Mr. and Miss SPJST along with the Little Mr./Miss contest.

Fraternally, Jesika Tierce District President (4-15-92) —SPJST--

Dear Readers, We had our monthly meeting of Lodge No. 9, Snook youth club on April 1 which was April Fool's Day. After the meeting, Mr. Dennis Gaas talked to us about drugs. It was very interesting. Then we made Easter bunnies out of paper bags which was a lot of fun.

Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, May 5th. Come join us!

Fraternally, Candice Macik (7) (4-13-92) —S PJST--

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Lodge 66, Waco Youth Discuss Activities Dear Members, Our March meeting was held March 15th. There were 17 members and 4 adults present. The pledge was led by Jamie Williams.

We discussed our highway cleanup for April 4th at 8:30 a.m. We will also have an Easter egg hunt and Easter egg contest at our April meeting.

We also discussed a possibility of flying kites. A date has not been decided.

Our lodge will be hosting the District III meeting this year. We will also plan a program.

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The birthday cake was brought by Brian Tierce and the game was brought by Sandra Trickett.

Fraternally, Alicia Neslony, Reporter (4-13-92) —SPJST_

Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club News Dear Readers, The Lodge 88 youth club held its monthly meeting on April 1, 1992.

President Lindsey Michalak called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m. There were 23 members and 12 adults present. The treasury report for March was $726.99 earned, $438.33 spent and a profit of $288.66. Good job, youth !!!

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Wednesday, April 22, 1992—VESTNIK/9

For April, our social was Astroworld on April 4th. Everyone enjoyed that.

On April 1 lth our Easter party will be held starting at 2:00 p.m. on Apil 26th, we will be walking in the March of Dimes 10-mile walk and the LITs are anxiously awaiting LIT Retreat on June 5-7. District V YAD will be held June 28th. Another important date is camp with District VII July 13-16. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

Fraternally, Melissa Havemann (4-9-92)

—SPJST-

Survivors include his wife, Norma Malac of Baytown; daughters, Dorothy Malac of Houston and Jo Ann Malac of Baytown; grandchildren, Telisa Igo; brothers, Victor Malec of Pearland, Oscar Malac of Highlands, Louis Malac of Needville, Bernard Malac of Needville; a sister, Lydia Baxter of Richmond.

May our brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee Mary Werner Winnifred Susan Mary Matcek

—SPJST-

Expression Of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 92 in Fort Worth, Texas wish to express our heartfelt sympathy on behalf of our entire membership, to the family of

Expression of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 81, Needville on behalf of our entire membership wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed brother THOMAS CALVIN KUYKENDALL,

who passed away on Sunday, January 28, 1992 at age 63 in Gulf Coast Medical Center in Wharton after a lengthy illness.

Services were held Wednesday, January 22, 1992 from the First Presbyterian Church in Rosenberg, with Rev. John Alexander officiating.

Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Brother Kuykendall was employed at Quanex Corporation for 33 years. He served his country during World War II and the Korean War, was also a member of the VFW and American Legion.

Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Willie Mae Kuykendall; two daughters and their husbands, Sandra and Audie Wright, Yvonne and Rodney Wrobliski; a son and his wife, Thomas C. Jr. and Rhonda Kuykendall; a sister and brother-in-law, Mary Sue and L.V. (Banty) Conrad; a brother and sister-in-law, Kuy and Karen Kuykendall; five grandchildren; five aunts; several nieces and nephews.

Laurie Ann Kuykendall, a daughter was preceded in death.

May our brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee Mary Werner Winnifred Susan Mary Matcek —S PJ ST—

Expression of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Commttee of SPJST Lodge No. 81, Needville and on behalf of our entire membership wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed brother JOE BENNIE MALAC,

who passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 1992 in a Baytown Hospital at age 78.

He was born on August 20, 1913 in Mineola. He was raised in the Richmond-Rosenberg area, and after serving in World War II, he moved to the Baytown area in 1946. He retired from the Baytown Exxon Refinery in 1978 after 33 years of employment as a rigger and a crane operator. He was a lifelong member of SPJST. The funeral was held on Friday, January 31, 1992 at Earthman Baytown Chapel, with Rev. Joe Selarne of Eckankar Church officiating.

TERRY TOMLIN CHALOUPKA,

a homemaker, who died Monday, April 6, 1992 at her home in Hurst at age 42.

Sister Chaloupka was born in Portsmouth, Virginia and had lived in Hurst, Texas since 1974. She was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 92.

Survivors include her husband, John W. Chaloupka of Hurst; two daughters, Whitney Lynette Chaloupka and Ashley Nichole Chaloupka, both of Hurst; father, James J. Tomlin of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; mother and stepfather, Idell "Johnny" and Al Lane of Big Sandy.

Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 9 at Shady Oaks Baptist Church, where she was a member. Burial was at Moore Memorial Gardens in Arlington, Texas.

The family received friends at Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee Rose Jaworski Joy Paprskar Victoria Murphy

—SPJSTExpression Of Sympathy

We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 48, Beyersville on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother W.A. "BILL" SHILLER, 85, formerly of Taylor, who died in Dripping Springs on Thursday, April 9, 1992.

Brother Shiller was born October 19, 1906 in Thrall, the son of Frank and Alvina (Hejl) Shiller. Until his retirement, he worked for Concho Construction Company for 25 years. A 43-year resident of Taylor, he was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, and the SPJST Lodge at Beyersville.

His wife, Albina Shiller, preceded him in death in 1980. For the past three years, he lived in Dripping Springs.

Funeral services were held Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at Condra Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Lonnie Urban officiating. Burial was in the Taylor City Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Johnny Clark, Don Shiller, Ben Martinka, Joe Lynn Jezek, Michael Keith, and Jerry Turek.

Survivors include three daughters, Carolyn Hill and husband, Alford, Irene Crow, Albina Fitzgerald of Austin; two sons, Lester Shiller and wife Debbie of Austin, Billy Shiller and wife Barbara of Conroe; two sisters, Margaret Kruger of Austin, Elenor Spanhel and husband Frank of Little River-Academy; a brother, M.C. Shiller of Thrall; 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee Leona Stalmach Ruth Ann Wuensche --SPJST-

Expression

Of Sympathy

We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge Pokrok Dallas No. 84 on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our lodge sister FRANCES MARY HALUZAN,

who passed away on March 22, 1992 at the age of 64. Sister Haluzan attended schools in Brooklyn, New York and graduated from Fon Bon School of Brooklyn. She worked for many years for New York Life Insurance Company in New York and Dallas. She was very active in voluntary services and religious activities. She was a member of KJZT and SPJST Lodge No. 84.

Survivors included husband, Albert A. Haluzan of Dallas; daughters, Frances Petr and Margaret Barnes; son, Albert A. Haluzan III; mother, Mrs. Jerome Scimone of Staten Island, New York; brother, Sal Scimone of Staten Island, New York; sister, Jean Gager of Morganville, New Jersey; grandsons, Kenneth and Robert Petr and sons-in-law, Ronald Petr and Bill Barnes.

Rosary was held March 23rd at Sparkman Hillcrest Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial was held on March 24th at St. Piux Catholic Church in Dallas. Con-celebrants were Rev. Msgr. Thomas W. Weinzapfel and Rev. Denis O'Brien. Entombment was at Sacred Heart Mausoleum.

May our sister rest in eternal peace and may her memory remain with us forever.

Resolution Committee Evelyn Salac Betty Lea Olson

—SPJST-

Expression Of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Academy SPJST Lodge No. 177 on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest and sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge sister LA VERNE L. HUTKA,

who passed away Thursday, March 26, 1992 at her residence at the age of 71.

Mrs. Hutka was born in Somerville to T.A. and Effie Elliot Calhoun. After moving to Temple, she attended Hieronymus Business College. She was employed by the Santa Fe Railroad for 36 years. She was a member of National Association of Retired Veteran Railroad Employees, the Benevolent Patriotic Order of Does, American Legion Auxiliary, the Tanglewood Home Extension Club, Parent Association of Retired, a lifelong associate member of the Second Marine Division Association, SPJST Lodge No. 177, and the First Christian Church of Temple.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, James 0. Calhoun.

Survivors are her husband, Henry B. Hutka of Temple; two sons, Mark Alan Hutka of Mexia and Sam B. Houston of Temple; two grandchildren and a great-grandson.

Services were held Saturday, March 28, 1992 at 2:00 p.m. at HarperTalasek Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dave Fischer officiating. Burial was in Bellwood Memorial Park in Temple.

May our departed lodge sister rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee Libbie Bartek Louis Driska Theresa Baca

—SPJST-

Features S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. II Corner Edgar Southward and Otillie Jurchak are the new residents to join the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. II in Needville, Texas during March.

Welcome back from Polly Ryan Hospital in Richmond, Texas is Lydia Kuecke.

Paul Shafer is hospitalized in Westbury Hospital in Houston. We wish him a speedy recovery.

We regret the death of Rosalie Bishop. Rosalie will be missed by our staff and other residents.

John Pech was dismissed to Autumn Hills Nursing Home in Richmond, Texas to be with his wife Birdie.

Flowers donated by Adolph and Mary Raska, laprobes and bibs donated by Damon Church of Christ, pillows donated by Carol Bosse, a box of bananas donated by AARP Chapter No. 1772, a cake donated by Cub Scouts, a donation by SPJST Lodge Needville No. 81, and a donation by Dr. J.L. Spezia, were greatly appreciated. Sorry, the Immanuel United Church of Christ Guild's name was not mentioned last month making bibs.

Every Monday morning, Olie Eixman, Willie Mae Tielke, Alice Bergen and Ruby Lee Oberhoff come to have sing-a-long.

Every Tuesday morning, Frank Ramos comes to have Bible Study. In the afternoon, Lorene Novosad, Lydia Hortman, Annie Stavinoha, Ida Gasch, Tonie Kramer and Della Wadephal come to play social games with the residents. We're sorry to hear that Vlasta Nowotny was unable to be with us for social games. We wish her a speedy recovery.

Every Thursday morning, Father Ramsey, Milton Legendre, Rosie Kovar 'and Annie Stavinoha with St. Michael's Catholic Church come to have Mass. In the afternoon, the Damon ladies, Catholic ladies and the Methodist ladies come to have crafts.

Every Friday afternoon, Melva Hastings, Freda Klawitter, Lydia Hortman, Alice Poncik and Mildred Novak come to roll hair.

Every Sunday morning, Annie Stavinoha, Rosie Kovar and the KCs come to give Communion.

Paul Legendre and Elverna Graeber continue to volunteer their services where needed.

Wednesday afternoon, March 4, Rev. George Kuebler with the Immanuel United Chuch of Christ had services.

Sunday afternoon, March 8, Rev. and Mrs. Knitt with the First English Lutheran Church of Damon had services.

Monday afternoon, March 9, the Hope Lutheran Church women came to have sing-a-long and brought cookies and had a social afterwards.

Monday afternoon, March 16, Ed. Pisklak provided music with the accordion.

Tuesday afternoon, March 17, a combination St. Patrick's Day party and a birthday party for ,Administrates Harvey Marx was held. Laura Svetek read an article about St. Patrick's Day. "Happy Birthday" was sung by staff and residents. Joan Spezia presented

10/VESTNiK—Wednesday, April 22, 1992 Harvey with a birthday card from all the residents. The staff presented him with a gift. Martha Marx had a birthday cake which was decorated with a four-leaf clover and "Happy Birthday to Harvey." Cake, punch and coffee were served to everyone present.

Wednesday morning, March 18, Peggy and Patty came to sing. In the afternoon, Louis Smith, Hilda Clark, Annie Trapp and Martha Marx, S.A.D., attended and enjoyed the senior citizen social held at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church.

Wednesday afternoon, Rev. David Foster with the United Methodist Church had services.

"Happy Birthdays" for the month of March were residents, August Fishbeck, Annie Kramer, James Little, Ida Hanka, Florena Stephens and Annie Stavinoha; staff--Harvey Marx, Diane Rivers, Darline Phillips and Georgia Malone.

The birthday party was held Friday afternoon, March 27, which included

Roye

Louis Vacek entertaining with the accordion and piano and singing "Happy Birthday." The Unique Shop provided the corsages and boutonnieres. Pauline Fishbeck, Pearl Hanka and Mildred Novak brought cakes. Volunteers-Lydia Hortman, Melva Hastings and Ida Gasch helped serve cake, ice cream, punch and coffee to all.

Sunday afternoon, March 29, Julia Novak had a private birthday party by her family. The Gulf Coast Czech Singers provided music and Czech singing. Julia received many wonderful gifts. Cake, punch and coffee were served to all who were present.

The residents enjoyed all the activities during the month of March.

Thanks to all the denominations of churches and to the volunteers who do services in the home for these residents.

Martha Marx, S.A.D.

—SPJST-

Sisters Capture Pageant Titles

WINNING SISTERS Stephanie Roye and Valerie Roye (with tiara) embracing following crowning ceremonies.

Valerie Kay Roye, 14-year-old on the campus of Sam Houston State daughter of Anita and Bobby Roye of University in Huntsville, April 10-12.

El Campo, has been selected MISS Stephanie received a $2,000 scholarJUNIOR EAST TEXAS at the 1992 ship to Mary Hardin-Baylor and a Miss East Texas National Teen-Ager trophy.

Stephanie also received the Senior Pageant. Twenty-two finalists competed in the pageant held on the cam- Student Citizenship Award. She was pus of Sam Houston State University awarded a $10,000 tuition scholarship to Eckerd College in Florida and will in Huntsville, April 10-12.

This pageant is an official prelimi- be considered for one of 15 regional nary pageant to the 21st Annual Miss tuition scholarships in the amount of Texas National Teen-Ager Pageant to $16,000 each, and two National he held at Texas Christian University Awards of $24,000 each. The Citizenin Fort Worth, June 12-14. Valerie will ship Awards are based solely on be representin g East Texas. scholastic achievement and leadership.

Valerie received a $1,000 Savings She was also a participant in the Bond, $1,000 full scholarship to both volunteer community service program John Robert Powers and Barbizon that teaches teenagers to share and to Schools of Modeling, 1 1 x14 color participate in school and civic acportrait, tiara, banner and trophy. Con- tivities. teStants were judged on scholastic Talent competition was optional and achievement-leadership, appearance, of the 60 participants, Stephanie was a and poise-personality. Valerie also top 10 finalist and performed a lyrical participated in the volunteer com- dance to "Bird on a Wire" at the munity service program of the Nation- pageant on Saturday evening. al Teen-Ager Pageant. This program America's National Teen-Ager teaches teenagers to share and to par- Scholarship Program recognizes and ticipate in school and civic activities. honors outstanding teenagers for America's National Teen-Ager scholastic achievement, community inScholarship Program recognizes and volvement, leadership and inhonors outstanding teenagers for dividuality. scholastic achievement, community in(Both girls are members of SPJST in- Lodge No. 30 in Taiton, and have been and leadership volvement, dividuality. very active from an early age in the *** youth club. Stephanie and Valerie are Stephanie LaNae Roye, 17-year-old former State Queen and Duchess, daughter of Anita and Bobby Roye of respectively. On behalf of the Society, El Campo, has been selected FIRST congratulations and good fortune is RUNNER-UP in the SENIOR division wished to Valerie in the annual Miss of the 1992 Miss East Texas National Texas National Teen-Ager Pageant Teen-Ager Pageant. Ninety-six competition in Fort Worth---Editor) finalists competed in the pageant held —SPJST-

Angela Hrncir

Hrncir Selected For Miss USA Pageant Angela Jean Hrncir has been selected to represent South Central Texas in the Miss Texas USA Pageant which will be televised live from Corpus Christi on July 20, 1992, according to Al Clark, president of the Miss USA Pageant.

Contestants from across the state will be in Corpus Christi ten days prior to the final selection to receive personal training and growth experiences.

According to Clark, "the Miss Texas USA Pageant is a tremendous experience for every young woman who has the opportunity to compete.

Beauty pageants continue to motivate many young women to strive to be their best and occupy their time working toward a goal. We believe our youth is our greatest natural resource, and we are dedicated to providing opportunities, personal training and growth, and to promote positive attitudes in the young women who participate."

Angela, the 20-year-old daughter of Eugene and Thelma Hrncir of Corpus Christi, is a 1990 graduate of TulosoMidway High School in northwest Corpus Christi. She was a cheerleader for four years in , school and graduated with honors.

She is a sophomore at Texas A&M University and is seeking a degree in broadcast journalism and advertising.

She will represent District 7 of the SPJST in the Miss SPJST competition to be held in June at the State Convention in Victoria.

(Angela's father, Eugene Hrncir, serves as a director on the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes Board; and her mother, Thelma Hrncir, is SPJST District VII director, former By-Law Committee member, past youth leader plus has served on various other committees ---Editor) —SPJST-

Campoan Member Wins Trip To Washington, D.C.

El

Spring break from classes in nuclear technology at Wharton County Junior College gave El Campoan Nick Schwartzkopf an opportunity to visit historic Washington, D.C. after winning a December drawing sponsored

by Wharton County Extension Homemakers Clubs.

VIP tours of the White House, Capitol, Federal Bureau of Investigation and J.F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts were arranged by U.S. Representative Greg Laughlin and his staff.

"It was a great trip and I learned a lot about my government," states the former U.S. Marine who made a special pilgrimmage to the USMC War Memorial's Iwo Jima Statue in Arlington National Cemetery.

Nick chose sightseeing in D.C. when he won a $500 gift certificate to travel anywhere in a fund-raising project held by the County's Homemakers.

WCEHS is currently conducting another money raiser selling tickets on a king size homemade quilt with proceeds going toward three $400 scholarships for Wharton County 4-H Club youths.

Nick is a former 4-H Clubber and his mother, Jo Ann Schwartzkopf, has been active in the Taiton Extension Homemakers Club for 35 years. He discovered the name of Allan A. Schwartzkopf, a 21-year-old Minnesota sailor, among the 58,000 names of men and women inscribed on the wall of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Nick also visited with Congressman Laughlin and a longtime friend of the Schwartzkopfs, J. J. (Jake) Pickle, veteran Austin Congressman.

Nick enjoyed a performance by the National Symphony Orchestra in the Concert Hall of the Kennedy Center. A large bust of President Kennedy in the grand foyer reminded Nick that, as a six-year-old, he had touched the late President's hand during a Hobby Airport welcoming scene the day before Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas in 1963.

Other attractions in the nation's capital included the Smithsonian Institute's complex of museums, Ford Theatre, Lincoln and Washington monuments, Union Station "and travelling around D.C. on the fast-paced Metrorail subway system."

He began his four-day Washington excursion with a Sunday walk to Mass in the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, largest Catholic Church in the United States and seventh largest church in the world.

(Nick Schwartzkopf is a member of SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje; article submitted by Jo Ann Schwartzkopf) —SPJST-

Texas, is a good place to Czech out

West,

Ethnic foods and crafts and comfy

lodgings offered in town that's proud of its heritage

By Jean Simmons Dallas Morning News (Printed in the Corpus Christi Caller-Times; March 15, 1992 issue)

WEST, TEXAS --- This close-knit little community begins on the feeder road of Interstate 35 and runs east for perhaps a half dozen blocks. "The Czech Point of Central Texas" is its motto, reflecting the heritage of its residents.

Many commuters take a quick turn into town on Oak Street from Exit 353 to purchase sausages at Nemecek Brothers or fresh kolaches at one of the local bakeries.

While that's good, a more indepth visit is better.

There are several interesting shops that invite browsing, a handful of tempting restaurants featuring hearty Czech fare and a well-done eight-bedroom bed-and-breakfast inn. The latter also fills a need for folks seeking a B&B experience while visiting Waco, just 15 miles to the south and the seat of McLennan County.

Proprietors of small businesses in West, a town of about 2,500, enjoy playing on their name and ethnic origin. Way Out, West, for instance and Czech Stop.

The next few weeks are a choice time to check out West: The gift and antiques shops are loaded with unusual merchandise.

Wednesday, April 22, 1992—VESTNiK/11 Angels and more angels in porcelain or stoneware, each more appealing than the other, help fill a little tuckedaway pottery shop near the Dairy Queen on Oak Street. They are the work of Jeanne Sydell, whose Riverplace Pottery actually is in Laguna Park, a dozen miles west of West. Each item --- bun warmers, planters, luminaria cutouts, all sorts of ornaments --- is individually handmade with no use of molds.

Take time to pause at the corner of Oak and Main Streets, West's two principal thoroughfares, to read the marker on the historic Groppe Building, the first brick building in the business district. It dates to 1892, the year the town was incorporated. Then step inside to admire the merchandise of Olde Czech Antiques, Etc., the building's present occupant.

For quality imports from all over the world including Czech crystal and hand-painted eggs, don't pass up Czech Imports on Oak Street. I challenge you to come away emptyhanded.

Way Out, West is crammed with arts, crafts, antiques and collectibles offered by numerous individual dealers.

Located also on Oak Street, this malllike collection is right across the street from the enticing Village Bakery, which has been in business since 1951.

Pick out a fruit kolache, a Czech sausage roll, apple strudel or another goody to eat on the spot or take with you.

Around the corner on Main Street you'll find a choice of three restaurants serving local specialties. The decor of Sulak's, founded in 1923, is reminiscent of the '60s with Czech touches; its menu lists stroganoff, roast beef, sausages, pork and the like.

Close by are Kolacek's Kolace (kolache) Kitchen, which combines a restaurant and bakery, and Picha's Czech-American Restaurant.

The most noted sausage purveyor, Nemecek Brothers, family-owned and operated since 1896, began in a small wooden building on its present Main Street site. Besides sausages the meat market offers history smoked hams and bacon, custom cuts and processing, party trays, gift certificates and holiday packages.

Dianne Friends Boutique is filled with classy women's wear.

For overnighters, the Zachary Davis House occupies three acres just a couple of blocks from the business district. A traditional Colonial mansion built in 1890 and named for its builder, it is now owned by Marjorie Devlin, who returned to Texas from California to take on the challenge of re-doing a run-down property and converting it into a B&B. With a background of hotel experience, Devlin knows the importance to guests of private plumbing, oversize or twin beds, turn-down service with a sweet on the pillow, complimentary wine and other such amenities.

Know before you go

--ZACHARY DAVIS HOUSE: 400 North Roberts, West, Texas 76691; (817) 826-3953, Rates: $40 for the single room, $55 or $60 for others; entire inn (15 people) can be rented for $425.

TV and piano in den. No smoking, no pets.

ANNUAL CELEBRATION: Westfest on Labor Day weekend is highlight of the year. Arts and crafts, feasting, polka bands, kolache baking contest, ethnic dancing in costumes, parade and more are featured.

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS: Lake Whitney with excellent hunting

(deer and turkey) and fishing is 15 miles away.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: West Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 123, West, TX 76691-0123; (817) 826-3188.

(Article submitted by Sister Betty Jurica---Editor) —SPJST-

Hands to Touch Lives"

"Joining

Reflections of Central Texas educators on a visit to Brno and the Moravian Countryside

By Alden Blanar Smith Division Director, Social & Behavioral Science, Hill College Lodge Jaro No. 130, Dallas Little did the Central Texas delegation of 14 professors/teachers realize that their motto "Joining hands to touch lives" would have such an impact on Brno and Central Czechoslovakia-yet even more upon themselves: we shall never be the same!

Departing DFW on March 12, the delegation arrived in Vienna via Frankfurt to be met by a group of English speaking students from Masaryk University to escort the group to Brno.

Being a first time visit for most, the group was given a tour of historic Vienna, the seat of the old AustroHungarian Empire and a key element in the study of Czech-Moravian and Slavic history/development. We marveled at the sights of St. Stephen's Cathedral, State Opera House, the Votive Church, Austrian National Parliament, and the Prater with the world famous Ferris-Wheel. In route, stops were made at Pozdorf and Mikulov to exchange money and to clear customs.

Entering "free" Czechoslovakia, was nothing like the days of the old communist regime which often took hoursnow it is a friendly "Vitame Vas" and a quick examination of passports minus the infamous visa and required money exchange.

Upon reaching Brno, the delegates were housed at the student dormitory "Vinarska" and were officially welcomed to a dinner hosted by the Masaryk University, Technical University and the City of Brno. Being a part of the Dallas-Brno Sister Cities Exchange program, the delegates were a vital part of the exchange program's educational project and faculty and student exchange.

On Saturday, March 14, the group met with the representatives of education to inform and instruct on the Czechoslovak system of education.

Lunch was hosted by the Masaryk University and Dr. Jiri Hala at Hotel Slovan: it was a unique experience as many years were having their first "encounter" with Czech cuisine and drink.

The remainder of the day was spent in a walking tour on central Brno to orient the delegation with both the historic and modern city.

Sunday the 15th, brought a pleasant surprise-snow!! While it lasted only a short time, it reminded us we were in Europe. The morning was spent at the Gregor Mendl's museum (world famous for his work on genetics) and morning Mass at the Church of the Assumption, an Augustinian monastery and where Mendl served as abbot. The church was filled to overflowing; glorious and enthusiastic singing, and a large crowd of children who led the offertory procession and the "Sign of Peace." Most interesting was the number of altar boys (16!!) which included two 5-year-old candle-bearers.

The afternoon was spent on a tour of the Moravian countryside which in-

cluded a visit to Predklasteri for the exhibition of J.A. Komensky-a modernist in education and a leader of the Hussite movement. Also we saw the "Porta Coeli"-on the U.N.'s list of historical sites and the Priory church.

While there, Arnold Vrla and I had the opportunity to visit the Dominican Convent and meet the 9 sisters in residence-the average age would be 80 plus. This convent was the only one to exist after the 1950s as they clearly became a state collective farm and their honey production became famous throughout the Czech lands. Mother Superior commented that they got the "last" laugh as they were honored by the Ministry of Education as a model farm under the socialist system. We were happy to leave a small donation as many of the sisters are in need of medical attention, for medicine is dear and can only be obtained with western currency.

An unexpected tour was given to Perjsten castle on our way back to Brno. Upon arrival we learned they were filming an episode of the "New Indiana Jones" based on an event during W.W. II. Many of our Czech friends froze as they saw actors in German uniforms. What memories the German occupation ('39-45) brings and one can see why there is resentment and bitterness of the Nazi past.

On Monday, the delegation was taken to the foreign language high school "Slovenske namesti" where we were met by Dr. Filous. Many were surprised that they were offered beer and wine at the faculty lounge-doubt if this will be become a part of the daily routine at either Hill, McLennan, or Baylor.

The delegation met with 4th year English classes and were impressed with their use of the language: their interest and enthusiasm, and the questions presented to the group about education, students, and Texas. Lunch was served at the student canteen and was the typical fare: poleuka, pork, dumplings and kraut-this was soon to be our standard dining.

In the afternoon, a formal welcome was extended by the city government in the "new" city hall (600 years old) given by mayor Vaclov Mencl, deputy major Jiri Horak, and others. Words of appreciation were extended to Dallas and the sister-city program and often the visit to Hillsboro, Abbott, and West was mentioned with emphasis placed upon the Texas-Moravian community. Response was given by Alden Smith in English and a bit of "broken" Czech and Arnold Vrla in Czech (Mr. Vrla was continually complimented for his usage and often asked "When did you leave Moravia.")

Dinner was hosted by the city of Brno at a restaurant beneath the cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul and was part of a series of Olomouc tunnels which have existed for over 800 years.

On Tuesday, the group boarded the bus for a trip through the Hana region to Olomouc, the historical and religious capital of the old Moravian Empire-today it is the seat of Archbishop who is primate of Moravia and location of Palacky University with an enrollment of 8,000. Upon arrival were greeted by the rector of the Theological Faculty- it is interesting to note that while the department is catholicoriented, the university is public: a far cry for the "separation of church and state" in the nation. It was interesting to note the Hussite Seminary has reopened in Praha and the Byzantine (Greek Catholic) Seminary in Presov which receives some support from St. Basil's Byzantine Church in Irving.

Upon visiting the faculty where many notables have studied, we were served lunch at the faculty dining room. It was here that I used my Czech to order lunch but there referred to myself as "Ja jsem knedliky,"--needless to say, a statement that won't be forgotten.

Following lunch, we visited the seminary and was greeted by the vice-rector as Msgr. Kouba was out-of-town.

The main purpose was to meet the students supported by our various organizations and groups and to present the stipends for the remaining school year; Petr Rosseler-St. Jude K of C 7371Burkburnett, Zdenek Simicek-St. Charles KJT 107 Abbott/IHM Parish; Ivan Drabek-Texas Moravian community, Praha Pout collection, and Council K of C 2305, and Zdenek Graas-Catholic Life Tours-West No. 4.

Following a photo session and many expressions of thanks from the student and the Archdiocese, the group was given a tour of the Archbishop's Palace and while there was met by Bishop Joseph Hrdlicka who extended a luncheon invitation to the summer tour of Fr. John's anniversary and Kiub Kontinental and expressed his delight that the 60-plus delegation of Moravian Texans will be present at the Sts, Cyril and Method Celebration at Velehrad, July 5th. This will be a day we shall long remember.

Wednesday, the 18th, saw the elementary teachers visit the "Kridlovicka" school and the rehab center for children at the village of Bohunice. While Professor Joel Atkins visited the Technical University, the college professors spent the day at the faculty of Arts at Masaryk. At the meeting with the Dean of Arts, a Texas flag provided to us by Lt. Governor Bullock was presented to the school. It should be noted that at each institution, books, teaching aids, and language materials as gifts from the various faculties and students we represent. The day was spent in lectures for various students (mine was a first as I spoke to 40 political science students in a beer hall) and a round table with the faculty of the Arts and English language departments. The evening was hosted by the technical university at M-Klub and Dr. Ondracek, the schools recto appeared wearing a maroon cowboy hat with "Texas A&M" on the hat band- for the five Aggies on the trip, we responded with a most emphatic "Gig'em!"

Education was again the theme on Thursday as all of the delegation met with the faculty of Education and the students--it was a day of exchange and information. In the evening, we attended a concert of 6 students of music in honor of the 400th anniversary of Komensky. Dinner followed in the elegant Restaurant Lucilius at the Hotel International; it was here the group met my cousin who is the maitre-de and has many relatives in the Seymour, Megargel, Wichita Falls area (family Cuba).

Friday was a free day for a majority of the delegates as we had had no time for shopping- all were amazed at the abundance of crystal, folk-goods, garnets at a price very reasonable according to U.S. standards. Four of us represented the delegation at a press conference, Professoi Thom Smith of Hill, Lee Ann Harvey, Itasca ISD, Arnold Vrla, Dallas, and myself. We soon learned that our statements, comments, and suggestion would be read in 7 Brno newspapers, and heard on radio and television Brno. It was excellent opportunity to publicize our visit and its purpose and to show the interest of Texas in Moravia and Brno.

12/VESTNIK—Wednesday, April 22, 1992 The night was spent in a wine restau- a standing invitation for us to return rant in the Southern Moravian town of and invited the presidents of Texas Pavlov, famous for its wine. It must colleges and universities to visit. have been a wonderful evening of Upon clearing customs at Mikulovfood, song and drink as we arrived at Drasenhofer, the evening was spent in our lodging at 2:30 a.m.

Mistelbach, Austria, a very short eveOn Saturday, a visit was made to ning as we departed at 4:15 for the 7 Mora y sky Kras- a version of Carlsbad a.m. flight frcin Vienna to Frankfurt.

Caverns, but with an underground At 10:05 Am Airlines 71 departed with river. The sights were spectacular and 13 excited, exhausted delegates-arrival at least 15 rolls of film were shot. Din- at DFW 2:05 p.m. A short trip but a ner was held at Villa Tugendhat, a life of memories. home similar to the style of Frank We will return!! (These are personal Lloyd Wright. Before the evening was views but I "hope" reflects views of over, it became a working session as our group.) we discussed education, the Brno soccer teams visit to Dallas in April for List of Delegates to Brno the World Cup, and the reopening of from Central Texas the Culture Center in Brno.

Professor Alden Blanar Smith - Hill Sunday the 22nd was our last day in Moravia and we spent the morning in College - Director Professor Joel Atkins - Hill College packing and some of us again attended Professor Thom Smith - Hill College Mass at the Assumption Church while Professor Paul Harvey - Hill College Dr. Delores Coker and her daughter Veda Atkins - Penelope ISD Renee visited the Brno Baptist SociJudy Harvey - Itasca ISD ety: there is a strong revival of religion LeeAnn Harvey - Itasca ISD both Catholic, Greek-Catholic, and Dr. Michael White - McLennan various Protestants' groups. Every Sunday the Evangelical Pentecostal Community College Dr. Juan Mecando - McLennan ComChurch meets at the auditorium of the munity College dormitory.

Dr. Delores Coker - Baylor UniverLunch was hosted by the Masaryk sity University, and as a parting gift, we Renee Coker - Dallas presented Dr. Hala a U.S. flag proArnold Vrla - Dallas - Czech/English vided by Congressman Edwards of the 9th District and a cash donation from translator Joe Bednar - Dallas the delegation to be used for student —SPJSTexchange to Texas. Dr. Hala extended

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Part four of the eight parts article

By John J. Karas from Houston Continuation from last N/stnik

Saturday, July 2nd, we made a pilgrimage to Medugorje. This time we traveled northwest to Metkovi where we turned inland through the valley of Neretva river and then into the hills to reach our destination. (Medugorje means in English "between the mountains.") Visitors impressions of Medugorje have been appearing in thousands of articles, letters and even scientific treatises all over the world.

Hundreds of thousands state they have witnessed the miraculous phenomenon of the Apparition of Virgin Mary and the 6 seers, who, since June 24, 1981, exterienced the Apparition daily. I wonder if the visions still continue ---Our Klub Kontinental group arrived to Medugorje early giving all plenty of time to visit St. James church, to make some snapshots inside or outside of the church and buy religious souvenirs. I and several others from the group journeyed then to Mostar, while the majority of our fellow travelers stayed at the shrine the whole day.

Mostar, named from the expression Most (Bridge), is located at the Neretva river, about 20 minutes drive from Medugorje. This 15th century artist's delight is an amalgam of the east and west, most eloquently symbolized by its single arch stone bridge built in 1566. (This bridge is really a sight to see! It is so sharply arched and its pavement -- alabaster cobble stones -is so slippery, that a green-horn has a hard time to get across on it!) Mostar's narrow cobbled streets bathed in Mediterranean sunlight led us to the cultural and historical highlights of this town, including the Kara goz Bey Mosque and large Turkish Bazaar. We also saw inside and out a typical Turkish home belonging to the wellto-do Turkish family. After our return to Medugorje in the late afternoon we had to ride about a mile through a

huge parking area to find a suitable parking space for our Austrian motor coach. (There were cars and buses from all over Western Europe in there!) The church grounds were filled to capacity with people of all nationalities. A sight to behold and never to see again; there were 8-10 priests of different nationality at the side of the church yard heading confessions in as many languages with long lines of people waiting to be heard, and as the 7 o'clock evening mass bells tolled, the people from the countryside came in the group from their farms and homes walking to services. Right at that time we found our group and stayed with them on the wide steps leading to the large elevated area in front of St. James Church. We all remained there during the mass to permit space in church for the villagers. The church was filled to capacity with thousands hearing the mass and singing like us, on the outside. Later, before boarding our bus back to Dubrovnik, our group gathered in front of life-size white marble statue of Holy Mary and sang " A thousand times we greet you" (Tisicktit pozdravujeme Tebe"). -- I felt, and always will feel, very fortunate to have been there.

Before parting with Dubrovnik let me say Good-bye to Sponza Palace, Rector's Palace, the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries, the Cathedral with its treasury, to third oldest pharmacy in Europe and many former patrician residences of its inner city we were introduced to on our walking tour next day after our arrival. By the way: Dubrovnik is on the UNESCO official list of world's cultural and natural heritage centers.

Leaving Dubrovnik behind us the following morning, we traveled to the northwest on the scenic coastal high-

way towards the city of Split, passing had destroyed the nearby town of on the left hand side Kor&la island, Salonae. In 659 Spalato became a said to be the birthplace of Marco bishopric and soon thereafter the Polo. The first settlement on this is- residence of archbishops, who served land was founded by the Troyan hero as metropolitans of Dalmatia until Antenor. To get to Koraila from 1033. Spalato came under Hungarian Dubrovnik one has to retrace a legen- rule in 1105 and during the next 300 dary voyage of Ulysees, one of the years belonged successively to Venice, heroes of Troyan war, through the Hungary, Bosnia, then Venice again. labyrinth of isles with intricate pas- Its flourishing trade and handicrafts sageways and blind alleys. With Kor- made Spalato a leading Dalmatian b'ula island behind us we rode past a commercial center, along with maze of coves and isles, arriving in the Dubrovnik and Zadar, from 9th to the city of Split before noon. This city, the 14th century. In 1239, Spalato obseaport capital of the province of Dal- tained a charter which gave it considmatia, is located on a promontary 72 erable autonomy. The Venetians miles southeast from Zadar. Split's ex- regained control over the town in 1420 cellent, safe harbor, its central location and ruled it until the Napoleonic wars and its convenient communications by at the end of the 18th century. After a railway and road with the interior have brief French occupation (1805-1813), all contributed to its growing commer- Split and the rest of Dalmatia were cial importance. In freight tonnage, ruled by Austria till 1918. Italy held Split is second, after Rjeka (Fiume) the city briefly after the end of WWI, among Yugoslav seaports. In 1961 but under the Treaty of Rapallo (1920) Split's population was 99,500. Beside it was awarded to Yugoslavia. its industry it is also a health resort, After our arrival of Split Edith and I very popular with tourists from ate our first and last Yugoslav "HumCzechoslovakia before WWII. berger" -- not hamburger, consisting of I am sure that some of you dear fried meat with hot red sauce between readers remember popular Czech song two large slices of French bread, not about Split composed by immortal quite the same as ours. Afterwards, Karel Haler in the thirties; it goes as about an hour later, we interrupted our follows: walk through the Temple of Jupiter and rushed to Split's railway station to Nejkrasn6 gihvezdy heir catch a fast train going to Zagreb, the ye Splitu nad moiem capital city of Croatia, with direct cona ja pod nimi sam, se svyin horem! nection to Vienna in Austria and to A jak zazni housli C'arokrSsn9 hlas, Czechoslovakia. Alas, the train we ye snSch victim krisna pan( planned to take left 20 minutes ago bejenom VA's --cause of the changes in the summer schedule, and the next fast train taking The prettiest stars glit the same route would not go until 8 over the sea at Split hours later! As we could not "split" in when I am under them alone with the city of Split, we stayed with our my grief!

"Triple K" group until Zagreb.

And when is heard the bewitched We rode now a short distance to a violin voice, small historical town of Trogir with You beautiful lady of my dreams-large fortress right at the water edge, You are my only choice -with a huge memorial to all of their WWII dead at its main entrance. In the Split arose in the 7th century around main square, in the center of the town, the ruins of the magnificent palace of we visited a Venetian palace with "The Roman Emperor Diocletian, con- Bishop's" open porch courtroom structed 293-305 A.D., the principal facing the courtyard and huge statues architectural feature of the city. The of Venetian lions on either side of the best preserved palace of its antiquity stairs. The town itself is a labyrinth of in the world, in form it is a virtual narrow streets with many old fashion square and closely resembles Roman buildings and stores; this must have war camps. Two of its 4 gates are fair- been a cause why several fellow ly well preserved. Other notable struc- travelers could not find our Austrian tures within the palace complex are the bus. No, it was not a potent Yugoslav Mausoleums of Diocletian and the slivovica or their well known wine! temple of Jupiter. The city, then known as Spalato, was settled by (To be continued in the next VZstnck) Croats (639) after the invading Avars —SPJST-

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Matouge Klacela.

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Vagina z techto vystehovalcu co odegla po roce 1848 za more k \JIM svemu politickonarodnimu ptesvedeeni se rychle zapojila do aktivni etnicke prace v krajanske vetvi. Z techto vesmes vekove mladych vlastencu to byl na ptiklad student Karel Jonag, kterY se stal redaktorem novin Slavie, Franti gek Zdrubek je 2 byl redaktorem Svornosti, Vaclav Snajdr redigoval Denici Novoveku v Clevelandu a Lev Palda byl spoluzakladatelem Delnickych Lisa' ye stejnem masts v roce 1875. Karel Jona g byl te2 politickoaktivni v zalelitostech nova vlasti a stal se pozdeji vladnim spravcem (Lt. Governor) Wisconsinu.

Snad jedinY co nebyl mlad z pristehovalcti po osudnem roce 1848 byl filosof, v g eobecne uznavanY pedagog, spisovatel, basnik a ptitel nejvyznaenej gich vlastencu ye stare vlasti Franti gek Matoug Klacel, je 2 pfijel do Spojenych Stattl ye stall jednagedesati let. Klacel po pfijezdu redigoval noviny Slovan AmerickY v masts Racine ye Wisconsinu a tee i jine easopisy. Tyto noviny, ktere poprve vy gly 1. ledna 1860 byly pojmenovany podle Havliekova Slovana ye stare vlasti; pozdeji se tyto noviny spojily s Narodnimi Novinami, ktere zaealy vychazet koncem ledna 1860 v St. Louis pod jmenem Slavie. Frant. M. Klacel ke konci sveho 2ivota byl vychovatelem v Belle Plaine, kde tee zemlel pled 110 lety, 17. blezna 1882.

Jeho telesne pozastatky byly plevezeny do Chicaga k veenemu spanku na obrovskem Ceskem narodnim htbitove v tomto velkomeste.

Za meho etyfleteho pobytu v Chicagu, po prestehovani z minnesotske Minneapolis v roce 1964, jsem neopomenul tak jako roduvernY krajan toto pro na gi krajanskou vetev tak posvatne pole navgtivit. Byl to opravdu silnY za2itek, jeliko2 tam si Novel uvedomi, 2e po pra2skem Slavinu neni nikde ye stare vlasti hlbitov, kde je pohlbeno tolik vYznamnYch osobnosti, od prvnich piistehovalcu z dfiveigich stoleti a po politicks pledstavitele nas potinorovYch exulantit z roku 1948.

Zde na tomto htitove si jiste ka2dY uvedomi jak vYrazne jsou zapsany nav2dy tu spici krajanske legiony do modernich americkYch dejin a do nedavne historie stare vlasti Rozlehlost tohoto hlbitova, skvela o nej pace a celkovY i detailni esteticky dojem vytvaii pro ka2deho nav g tevnika neco nezapomenutelneho---.

CeskY narodni hlbitov v Chicagu slou21 vic jak 100 let pottebarn flak krajanske vetve v chicagske metropoli i v jejim okoli. Pohtbiva se tu do zeme, 2ehem a do krypty Masarykova Mauzolea s klidly Dr. Eduarda Benege a Generala Milana Rastislava gtefanika. Htbitovni sprava obstarava letni a zimni zdobenI hrob, jako 2 i bronzove nahrobnl tabulky, kamenne

pomniky a ostatni potleby i slu2by spojene s tidr2bou.

Tento nejvet gi krajanskY hlbitov v Americe ma adresu 5255 No. Pulaski Rd. Chicago Il. 60630. Reditelstvo hlbitova ma kaMou nedeli v 9. hodin rano radiovY program na stanici WCEV 1450.

Mimochodem; Chicago je po Praze nejvetgi 'nest° na svete. , kde se mluvi eesky. V nedavnem seitani lidu vice jak 1/2 milionu obyvatelstva metropolitniho Chicaga se hlasilo k eeskemu a slovenskemu pavodu.

JinYmi slovy teeeno, v Chicagu je vic lidi mluvicich eesky a slovensky ne 2 v Brne, v Bratislava anebo v Ostrave.

Podivejme se nyni surname na Klacelovy vlastnosti a jeho einnost.

Franti gek Matoug Klacel byl vysoce vzdelanY mu 2 a vlastenec telem i duk.

On pro sve ptesvedeeni nehrbil zada pled habsburskymi mocipany a k tomuto piesvedeeni odejel do Ameriky k narodne politicks praci mezi zde usedlYmi krajany. Klacel tedy nejen nesedel neeinne nekde v koute ye stare vlasti kdy2 glo o narodni a politicks prava eeskeho naroda, ale i tu u nas v Americe venoval poslednich 13 let sveho 2ivota praci k etnickernu uvedomeni nagi krajanske vetve.

Slibme si k 110 vYroei Franti g ka Matou g e Klacela, vgestranneho vlastence a kulturniho pracovnika jak ye stare vlasti tak i u nas v Americe, 2e odkazu nagich predku verni zustaneme vgestrannym üsillm zachovat eeskou tee a eeskou kulturu budoucim generacim eechoamerieana. Zá1el na ka2dem z nas; bud'me hrdina sviij piwod a eeskYm jazykem phi kakle vhodne ptile2itosti mluvme. V nagich eeskoamerickYch spolcich nalehejme aby tyto spolky byly opravdu nagimi organizacemi a tee trvejme na tom, aby piedstavitele a vedouci techto vgech spolku eesky jazyk propagovali i jej pou2ivali. Zueastilujme se v gech nagich eeskoamerickYch slavnosti a jakYchkoliv podnikil potadanYch jak k propagaci tak k zachovani na gi krajanske vetve. Odebirejme na ge krajanske noviny a podporujme moraine i finanene vyueovani eeskeho jazyka v Texasu i jinde v USA. Zhora uvedend fakta jsou nezbytna k zachovani nageho narodniho dedictvi!

John J. Karas z Houstonu.

V Koline dne 28.11.1991 ValenY pane Pecku, srdeene Vas zdravim z Kolina. Dekuji Vam mnohokrat za fotografie i oba dopisy. Moc jste mnë potegil.

Fotografie budou phipraveny do kroniky nageho klubu a s dopisy jsem seznamila i nag vYbor. V gichni Vas srdeene pozdravujf.

V philoze Vam posilam nag klubovY Obeasnik s dodatkovYm dopisem, v kterem se doetete co je v klubu a v Kmochove hudbe noveho. Ureite' Vas to bude zajimat. Co se tYka vYjezdu hudby do U.S.A., neni zatim jests vge domluveno. Nejak jsme ztratili kontakty s nagimi krajany v OHIU, dlouho

se ted u neozvali. Zkusime se na znovu napojit. Stale shanime penize na zaplaceni letenek pro muzikanty, ale sam vite, k jsou velmi drat& Ale nevzdavame to, je to pfili g la.kave a pfigti rok slavneho vYroei hudby by byl prave velice vhodnY pro takovou cestu.

Dekuji Vam za informace o tieinkovani nagich eeskYch kapel u Vas. Pokusim se na ne napojit a poptat se jak to udelali, k se jim podahilo dat zajezd do takove dalky dohromady. A hlavne z eeho to zaplatili.

Pane Pecku, vefim, k i Vy se opet do nagi zeme podivate. Vim, k byste mel zajem pfijet na Kmochfiv Kolin, tak Vam jako prvnlmusdèluji termin, o nem1 se rozhodlo v techto dnech.

ICmochav Kolin v potadi ji g 30, jubilejni, se uskuteeni ye dne 19. - 21. eeryna 1992. Pokud se Vam podati pfijet, radi Vas uvidime.

Pro ne gek budu koneit, vgak yam toho na eteni i tak posilam dost. A mimochodem - vilbec se nemusite omlouvat za svou ee gtinu, mluvite i pigete velmi doble. MalokterY cizinec se nagi obtf2nou fee takhle dokak naueit. Obdivuji Vas, to mi vette.

Takk - mejte se moc hezky, budete mit chvilku, napigte mi jak se mate a jak se Vam libil Obeasnik. A take jak Vam hraje kapela. Budu se tent.

Se srdeenYm pozdravem Hana Zriistova

V Koline dne 20.11.1991 Vakna pani, vaknY pane!

Protok jste se nedostavili na vYroe'ni klubovou schfizi, posilam Vam v pfiloze tigtene klubove informace.

Navic pro Vas doplfiuji: VYroeni schfue Klubu plate!

Kmochovy hudby se uskuteenila za pfitomnosti 95 elenft a 9 hostfi. 015et se bohulel potvrdilo pravidlo, is e vice ileastnikft bylo "pfespolnich", pfestok elenska zakladna je nej girgi v Koline. Ale i tak byla akce tispe gna. Na pfivitanou zahral pfitomnYm pfipravnY dechovY orchestr ZUS Kohn. Hlavni zpravu plednesla pfedsedkyne KPKH Ludmila Bild.

Organizaeni vedouci Mestske hudby Franti gka Kmocha Milog Glos informoval o einnosti hudby. Oeastnici byli seznameni se stavem hospodafeni KPKH. V diskusi vystoupilo 5 elenii a hostfi. Mezi nimi byli mimo jine i hudebni skladatele Ale§ Sigmund a Miroslav Cisaf a kapelnik Koletovy hornicke dechovky ze Rtyne v Podkrkono gi Zdenek Tluehof. V zaveru bylo schvaleno dopineni statutu klubu o nasledujici text: - VYbor klubu je volen na obdobi 3 let, v prfibehu volebniho obdobi mate bYt dopinovan. Dopineni schvaluje elenska schfize (ta sobotni schvalila dopineni o 4 eleny).

- Clenstvi v KPKH zanika nezaplacenim elenskeho ptispevku po dobu 2 let.

- Vá rodniho ptispevku si den dobrovolne zvoli, minimálni finaneni eastka je 50, - Kes (Vysvetleni k poslednimu bodu : Cinnost klubu je zavisla na finanenich prosttedcich

ziskanYch z elenskYch ptispevkfi, vYteIku z potadanYch akci a z penanich darft. Protok potadane akce jsou vzhledem k male nav gtevnosti - nechodi ani elenove KPKH! - v ptevalne vet gine prodeleene, neni pochopitelne vYtekk is adnY, naopak jsou do nich finaneni klubove prostfedky i vklaclany. Ale protok se jedna o akce pro Kmochovu hudbu potfebne, chce je klub poladat i male. Je to take jedno z jeho zakladnich poslani! Mezi 'eleny KPKH jsou takovi, kteti si dobrovolnost pfispevku vysvetlili tak, k nedali vithec nic, nebo poslali 10, - ei 20, Kes, co 2' je na rok eastka opravdu miziva. Proto se usnesla elenska schnie stanovit dolni hranici prispevku, ktera plati od roku 1992. Horni hranice je pochopitelne neomezena.).

Po skoneeni schfue se konal velmi peknY koncert Kmochovy hudby, kterY uvadel sam kapelnik Josef Mara. Po koncerte byly promitany videozaznamy z einnosti klubu a hudby. Od 16 do 19 hodin byla pro tieastniky uspotadana zabava, kde hral jeden z malYch dochovYch orchestrfi MhFK. Na sale byla instalovana i improvizovand vYstava grafik kolinskeho =hie a grafika Zdenka Kazdy, elena klubu, kterY grafiky klubu venoval pro reprezentani dCely. Phi koncerte üCinkovaly i meoretky 1MhFK pohybova skupina 7.8 pod vedenim Jarmily Pavliekove, elenky klubu.

Ostatni informace jsou uvedeny v Obeasniku. Nepf ehlednete hlavne terminy klubovYch akci, ktere jsou uvedeny v zaveru a na kterYch Vas radi phivitame!

Srdeene Vas zdravim a te gim se na dalgi kontakty s Vami.

Hana Zrustova tajemnice KPKH Informace pro leny Klubu ptatel Kmochovy hudby (z einnosti vYboru a z klubove innosti) VYbor se omlouva za dlouhou pauzu mezi druhym a ttetim eislem kluboveho tisku. Tato pauza v gak neznamena, k by vYbor nepracoval, da se fici, k prave naopak. VYbor se schazel a schazi pravidelne nejmene 1 x mesiene, kdy je potfeba, tedy a2 3 x.

Za dobu od konani vYroeni klubove schiize v fijnu 1990 se uskuteenila cela fada vYznamnYch akci a klub se stal skutee'nYm pomocnikem Kmochovy hudby, tak jak to vyplyva z jeho statutu.

Konkretne (pouze vetgi akce, ne Ulna prace ktera je samozfejma: - 13.12.1990 se konal vanoe'ni koncert Kmochovy hudby. Phi teto pfilditosti byly pfedany prvni eestne klubove diplomy panu Pavlikovi z Caslavi, panu Pelikanovi z Volarny nejstar gim elenum klubu. S , litosti sdelujeme, e tfeti diplom nemohl bYt pledan, protok jeden z nejaktivne'jgich a take nejstar gich éenü klubu pan Slavik z Prahy (vzpominate si nato, kdy2' daroval klubu na VS 1 000, Rs?) kratce po konani vYroenf schaze zemfel.

- Podahilo se ziskat prvinho sponzora pro Kmochovu hudbu. Stal se jim pan Vaclav Veleba, soukromY podnikatel v oboru zahradnictvi (m.j. majitel prodejny Orchidea na rohu

14/VESTNIK-22. &alma 1992 poru a propagaci Kmochovy hudby.

Tanenf odpoledne s Kmochovou hudbou na limecke v Koline se "konajf vidy 2 x doimesice, stridajf se na nich oba male dechov4 orchestry MhFK a vgechny takto ziskane finaani prostredky se jim davaji. tlenove klubu zabezpaujf akce v pinem rozsahu nejen poradatelsky, ale i jinak (prodej sladkostf, organizovanf tornbol, rtmoieni textu pfsni z repertodru Kmochovy hudby pro navgavrifky atd.). Propagani materialy na tyto i dal g i klubove akce q'tvarnt zpracovava 61en klubu Milan Pospgil.

- Klub navazal Uinnou spolupraci s lenem Kmochovy hudby, soukormSrm podnikatelem v oboru film-video Ing Jordanem Stojanovem, kterSt porizuje foto a video dokumentaci z klubov 'ych akcf. Clenum klubu mtitie na paidanf zaslat video kazetu z taneenfch odpoledni na Zarnecke, kde je obrazem i zvukem natoeena produkce obou MDO Kmochovy hudby. Adresa : Ing. Jordan Stojanov, Dukels4ch hrdinfi 612, 280 00 Kolin IV. Cena kazety cca 250, - K6s.

Pokraeovini v pitis'tsim Vestniku.

KLUB PtIATEL KMOCHOVY HUDBY

Preske a Sokolske ulice). Pan Veleba ji/ venoval v roce 1991 Kmochove hudbe 20 000, - Kes. Je rovne2 elenem Klubu pratel Kmochovy hudby. Najde se mezi eleny KPKH dalE sponsor??

- tlenove vSrboru se zOastnili

vSrronf schilze Kmochovy hudby, kde byla einnost klubu velmi kladne hodnocena. Existenci klubu pochvalil i starosta mesta Kolina pan Burie.

- Od imora 1991 se stal klub poradatelem pravidelnjrch akci na pod-

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Lekce jedenacti— Lesson No. 11 Miti hlad— To be hungry Miti iiveri— To be thirsty Miti rad nekoho— To like someone Miti rad neco— To like something Kolik je hodin? What time is it? *** eteni— Reading Kolik je hodin? Mam uk" hlad. Proe nemame co jist? Protole matka nein doma. Karel a Helena tel mail hlad.

Karel ma rad maso a Helena ma rada sir. Kdy2' oni maji zfzen, tak piji mleko. Radi se ueime eesky. Babieka mluvi eesky. Mam rad babieku. ***

—SPJST-

Seky vyplilujte na The Czech Educational Foundation of Texas, c/o Ben Trealek, Jr., treasurer, Rt. 3, Box 111-A, Caldwell, TX 77836. Tato prosba neni omezena jen do statu Texas, ale nadace pfijme kedou eastku odkudkoliv na teto zetnekouli.

Czech vocals sung by Helen Hegwood SPJST No. 88, Houston

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Ueme se eesky Let Us Study Czech!

Slovnitek— Vocabulary hodina— hour pra— why protoie— because mleko— milk sS,r— cheese babiela— grandmother 6esky— Czech (adv.) mluviti— to speak ueiti se— to study piti— to drink kolik— How much? How many? neco— something tak— so jisti— to eat *** Mluvnice— Grammar 1. The verb "miti" is used in Czech to form idioms. It was conjugated in the first lesson. To say one is hungry, the proper form of the verb "miti" plus "hlad" is used. To say one is thirsty, use "miti"plus "Ezell".

To say one likes someone, or something, "miti" plus "rad" is used.

However if the speaker is feminine "rade is used and for the plural "radi" or "Tidy".

2. Conjugation of the verbs of the second conjugation: that is, verbs that end in "iti".

Mluviti— to speak Singular 1st person— mluvfm— I speak 2nd person— mluvi g— you speak 3rd person— mluvi— he, she or it speaks.

Plural 1st person— mluvime— we speak 2nd person— mluvite— you speak 3rd person— mluvi— they speak *** 3. The verb "u6iti se", to study, is a reflexive verb. Whenever it is conjugated, it must be followed by the reflexive pronoun "se" in all persons of the verb.

Example: "UEm se", I study, Wig , you study, etc. *** Homework 1. Memorize the expressions and the vocabulary.

2. Translate the reading exercise into English.

Learn to conjugate the following verbs: "bydliti" to live, dwell; "chvaliti" to praise. *** Pohadka Lev a mygka Lev spal. Maid my gka mu skaila na zada. Lev se probudil a chytil my g do svych drapti. Ulekand my g prosila Iva: "Puss' mne, odplatim se ti jednou."

Lev se dal do smichu, 'le mu maid mygka slibuje odplatu, ale pustil ji na svobodu.

Za rok lovci chytili lva a piivazali ke stromu provazem. Mygla uslykla fvani lva, prigla, pfehryzla provaz a pravila: smal jsi se, le bych ti nemohla pomoci, ale ted vidfs, ze i maid mygka mule mnoho vykonati."

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SPJST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, Apr. 24-Social, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Apr. 25-Knapek's Reunion Friday, May 1-Board of Trustees' Meeting, 7:45 p.m.

Saturday, May 2-Penelope High School Prom Sunday, May 3-Lodge No. 6 Meeting, 1 p.m.

Friday, May 8-Social, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, May 15-Social, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, May 22-Social, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 24-Lander's Reunion *** LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK (All local lodge meetings held 1st Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m.; Youth Club meetings, 6:30 p.m.) *** LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Friday, May 1-Giddings Optimist Club Benefit Dance, 8-12; music by Texas Unlimited Saturday, May 9-Go Texan Benefit Dance; music by Emotions Saturday, May 16- Private Saturday, May 23-Texas Unlimited Saturday, May 30- Emotions Sunday, June 7-Flippin Reunion Friday, June 12- LaGrange (Debonaires), 812 Sunday, June 14- Kocurek Reunion Saturday, June 20- Emotions Saturday, June 27-Texas Unlimited (Lodge Meeting every 3rd Sunday, 2 p.m.) *5* LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS Saturday, May 2-Private Party Wednesday, May 6-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 10-Private Club Dance Saturday, May 16-Garage Sale, 8 a.m.-???

Sunday, May 17-Vybiral Reunion (Lodge meeting every 2nd Sunday, 3 p.m.; Hall rental/dance information: call Audrey McCall 817-593-2321) *5* LODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR Saturday, Apr. 25-Hosting Lodge State Horseshoe Tournament (Monthly meeting on first Sunday of every month, 2 p.m.; youth meeting also first Sunday of every month, 3 p.m.) *** LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Sunday, Apr. 26-LeeRoy Matocha, 4-8 Sunday, May 10-BATTLE DANCE, 3-8; New Addition vs. Jerry Haisler Saturday, May 16-King of Swing, 8-12 Sunday, May 17-BATTLE DANCE, 3-8; Central Texas Sounds vs. Bobby Jones Sunday, May 24-May Fete, 3 p.m.; music by Fritz Hodde and The Fabulous Six; Public Dance, 5-9 Sunday, May 31-BATTLE DANCE, 3-8; Tony Janak vs. Zetka's Czech Band Sunday, June 7-BATTLE DANCE, 2-7 p.m.; Jodie Mikula vs. Harry Czarnek Sunday, June 14-Vrazel's, 4-8 p.m.

Saturday, June 20- King of Swing, 8-12 (Most of our Saturday Night Dances are held from 8:30 to 12:30) *5* LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Saturday, Apr. 25-Private Wedding *5* LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Saturday, Apr. 25-Private Party Sunday, Apr. 26-Crisp Cemetery Meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, May 2-Polka Festival; Lee Roy Matocha Orch., 2:15-6:45; Mikula Orch., 7:15-12:00 Sunday, May 3-Polka Festival; Vrazel Polka Band, 1-5:30 Saturday, May 23-Private Party Saturday, May 30-Private Party Saturday, June 6-Vrazel's 30th Anniversary at SPJST Lodge No. 25, 8:30-12:30 Sunday, June 7-Trojacek Reunion (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 Alicia Honza, (214) 875-8359 or Linda Trojacek, (214) 875-6321) *5* LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR Sunday, May 3-May Fete (Lodge 29 Adult Meeting every 2nd Sunday, 4 p.m.; Youth Club Meeting, 5 p.m.) *5* LODGE NO. 35, ELK Saturday, Apr. 25-Laredo Saturday, May 2-Chalk Bluff

Sunday, May 3-Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m. (Date changed due to Mother's Day) Saturday, May 9-Laredo Saturday, May 16-Cherokee Rose Saturday, May 23-Sons of The Desert Saturday,• May 30-Texas Heart Beat Saturday, June 6-Texas Sugar Sunday, June 7-Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m. (Date changed due to SPJST Convention) Saturday, June 13-Cherokee Rose Saturday, June 20-Broken Heart Saturday, June 27-Sons of the Desert *** LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN (All meetings will be held at the lodge on the last Sunday of each month at 2:00 p.m.) *5* LODGE NO. 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Saturday, May 2-Louise Independent School Board Election Monday, May 18-Regular Monthly Meeting after Social Games Saturday, May 30-Elkins Wedding (Games every Monday night, 7:30 p.m.; Games License No. 3000-72-8240-0) *5* LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Saturday, Apr. 25-Pechal-Machicek Wedding; Vrazel Polka Band Saturday, May 2-Country Showman (C/W) Saturday, May 9-Eddie Ray (C/W) Saturday, May 16-E1 Campo Melody Boys (C/W-P/W) Sunday, May 17-MAY FETE DANCE; music

by Silver Spur Band (C/W) Saturday, May 23-The Texans (C/W) Saturday, May 30-Fritz Hodde and The Fabulous Six (C/W-P/W) All Saturday dance, 8-12; for information contact Louis J. Kohutek, (817) 983-2261; Hall, (817) 985-2548) *** LODGE NO. 49, ROWENA (Every third Friday of the month is Game Night) *** LODGE NO. 51, ELLINGER Monday, June 22-Lodge Meeting, 8 p.m. *5* LODGE NO. 54, WEST Saturday, May 23-Private Wedding .

Sunday, May 24-Tokio School Reunion, 2-5 p.m.

Friday, June 5-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.; also honoring 50-year members Saturday, June 6-Vanek Reunion Saturday, June 13-RVOS #46 Family Day Sunday, June 14-Ambulance Fish Fry Saturday, June 20-Private Wedding Sunday, July 12-RVOS #47 Family Day *** LODGE NO. 66, WACO Saturday, Apr. 25-Private Wedding Sunday, Apr. 26-Hosting District Ill Spring Meeting Saturday, May 2-Cherokee Rose Friday, May 8-Cherokee Rose Saturday, May 9-Texas Sugar Monday, May 11-Social Night, 7 p.m.; bring snacks Saturday, May 16-Private Wedding Friday, May 22-Kirk Lewis - No Holding Back Band Saturday, May 23-Jerry Haisler and The Melody Five Saturday, May 30-Cherokee Rose Friday, June 5-Cherokee Rose Saturday, June 6-Sons of The Desert Monday, June 8-Social Night, 7 p.m.; bring snacks Saturday, June 13-Texas Sugar Saturday, June 20-Cherokee Rose Friday, June 26-Cherokee Rose Saturday, June 27-Kirk Lewis No Holding Back Band *5*

LODGE NO. 73, SEYMOUR Sunday, Apr. 26-Hosting District IV Annual Meeting at Housing Authority Bldg., Seymour; a noon meal will be served, please respond number of members from lodges who plan to attend the event *** LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY Saturday, May 16-Dance; music by Jeff Boyd and Colt "45" Band (Lodge business meetings held 1st Sunday of each month, 5:30 p.m.; Game nights every Thursday, 7-10 p.m. Permit #1-751052324 .8; Kitchen will be open) *5*

LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI/SOKOL HALL (Hall Location: 5502 Kostoryz Rd., Corpus Christi • 512-852-9042; Public Invited) (SPJST Lodge meeting held at 2 p.m. on third Sunday of each month, unless notified otherwise) *** LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND Saturday, Apr. 25-King of Swing Dance, 812 Monday, Apr. 27-American Legion Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, May 2-SUPER GAMES, 7 p.m.

Sunday, May 3-Monthly Meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, May 9-Rohlack-Pajestka Wedding Reception Sunday, May 17-Annual Lodge #80 Picnic Friday, May 22-High School Graduation Saturday, May 23-King of Swing Dance, 812 Monday, May 25-American Legion Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 6-Kurtz Wedding Reception Sunday, June 7-Monthly Meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, June 13-Ivey Reunion Sunday, June 21- lvicic Reunion Monday, June 22-American Legion Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 27-King of Swing Dance, 812 (Game Night every Thursday, 7 p.m. #SP1-74615-1395-8; AL-3-00061-9887-0) *5*

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Saturday, April 25-Member Rental Saturday, May 2-Non-Member Rental Saturday, May 9-Non-Member Rental Saturday, May 16-DANCE ALPEN MUZI KANTEN Monday, May 18-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 Saturday, May 23-Non-Member Rental Sunday, May 24-Benefit Dance/Dinner, 3 p.m.; music by Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra Saturday, May 30-Non-Member Rental Saturday, June 6-Dance; Czech Harvesters Sunday, June 7-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.; Socoiaolfollowing (Members, please bring finger food) Sunday, June 7-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.; Social following (Members, please bring finger food) Saturday, June 20-Dance; Double Shot (C/W) *** LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Saturday, Apr. 25-Jack Melick "The Piano Man" - Big Band Music; DRESS CODE Friday, May 1-Texas Brew (C/W) Saturday, May 2-Manny Green, Big Band Music; DRESS CODE Saturday, May 9-Donnie Wavra, (Polka/Variety) Saturday, May 16-Knights of Dixie (Ballroom/Variety) Saturday, May 23-Bobby Jones Sunday, May 24-"Tea Dance," Big Band; music by John Sullivan, 4-8; DRESS CODE Saturday, May 30-Gus Lindemann (Ballroom/Variety) Saturday, June 6-The Moonriders (Polkatime) Sunday, June 7-Lodge 88 Homecoming With a "Splash"; Dinner, 11 a.m.; Social Games, 2 p.m., Dance, 5-9 p.m., music by City Polka Boys Friday, June 12-Texas Brew (True C/W) Saturday, June 13-Central Texas Sounds, (Polka/Variety) Saturday, June 20-Ray Jurecka, (B/R Variety) Saturday, June 27-Jack Melick, "The Piano Man" - Big Band Music; DRESS CODE (Kitchen open for Saturday Night Dances; every Thursday Games -- 7:15 p.m. - Early Bird Special; 7:45 p.m. Regular Games; License No. 3-00-621-2077-41001) *5* LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Sunday, Apr. 26-FREE DANCE sponsored

by SPJST Lodge 92; music by Cen-Tex Polka Band of Fort Worth, 3-7 Saturday, May 2-Dance sponsored by North Texas Polonia Club; music by Country Boys of Ennis, 8:30-12:30 Saturday, May 16-Dance sponsored by SPJST Lodge 92; music by Mikula Band of Ennis, 8:30-12:30.

Saturday, June 13-Dance, 8:30-12:30; music

by The Country Boys of Ennis; sponsored by St. Thomas Women's Auxiliary (Stardust Ballroom presents ballroom dancing every Friday, 9-12:30; DRESS CODE; 624-1361; Lodge Meetings second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m.; or otherwise specified-Ladies' Circle meets every second Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m.) *5* LODGE NO. 94, WHEELOCK Saturday, May 16-Special Dinner/Meeting, 6 p.m. at Senior Citizens Center in Edge; all Members, their Families and their Guests are urged to attend; no charge for meal *5*

LODGE NO. 97, PLACEDO Sunday, May 17-Fourth Annual Polka Fest, 1-8 p.m. at Inez Community Center (wooden dance floor); music by Vrazel's, Vanek Brothers, Leo Majek's Orchestra; Food served all afternoon; sponsored by Lodges 97 and 143 *** LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS (Lodge 130 monthly meetings will be held on the 3rd Monday of the month in the Youth Room of Lodge 84, 2625 Floyd St., Dallas.) *5* LODGE NO. 135, ENNIS Saturday, May 2-Polka Festival Saturday, May 3-Polka Festival *5*

LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Sunday, May 3-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m. (Date changed due to Mother's Day) (Hall rentals for wedding or party; call (713) 862-6291 after 4 p.m. *** LODGE NO. 143, INEZ Sunday, May 17-Fourth Annual Polka Fest, 1-8 p.m. at Inez Community Center; music by Vrazel's, Vanek Brothers, Leo Majek's Orchestra; Food served all afternoon; sponsored by 97 and 143 *5* LODGE NO. 161, JOURDANTON Sunday, June 14-Lodge Meeting, 11:45 a.m. at Juliano's Restaurant - Jourdanton; also a complimentary meal will be served *** LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Saturday, Apr. 25-Little Bit of Texas (C/W) Saturday, May 2-Chaparral (C/W) Saturday, May 9-The Boot Leg Band (C/W) Saturday, May 16-River Road Boys (C/W) Saturday, May 23-Texas Throwdown (C/W) Saturday, May 30-The Moonriders (C/W) Saturday, June 6-Heart of Texas (C/W) Saturday, June 13-South Texas Crystals (C/W) Saturday, June 20-Due West (formerly Texas Borderline) (C/W) Saturday, June 27-Hayslip Brothers (C/W) *** LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Saturday, Apr. 25-Texas Tradition Saturday, May 2-Debonaires Saturday, May 9-Full House Saturday, May 16-Fire Creek Saturday, May 23-Jed Durbin Saturday, May 30-Back Roads (Meeting on 2nd Monday of each month; Social, 6:30 p.m.; Trustees' meeting, 7:30 p.m.; Business meeting, 8:00 p.m.) *** LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON (Lodge meets 2nd Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Warrenton Store; social hour and meal follows. The meat is furnished and members bring dishes) ***

LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON Saturday, Apr. 25-Treadin' Water Saturday, May 2-Rough Country Saturday, May 9-Eighty Proof Saturday, May 16-Cross Fire Saturday, May 23-Treadin' Water Saturday, May 30-Mountain Creek Saturday, June 6-Jimmy Schmidt Saturday, June 13-Green River Saturday, June 20-Crossfire Saturday, June 27-Treadin' Water (All Saturday Night Dances; 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Lodge Membership Monthly Meetings; first Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m.; Trustees' Meetings, same date, 6:30 p.m.) *** LODGE NO. 183, ARLINGTON Public Dance every 1st Saturday of the month through December; music by Buddie Hrabal and Memory Lane (C/W); 8:3012:30 (All dances, 8:30-12:30 at 3100 Pleasant Valley Lane, Arlington; 817/465-8538; or 817/274-3837, or 214/263-5915) *5* LODGE NO. 186, CALDWELL (Lodge meeting on 2nd Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m.; Social Games, 7:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday; Kitchen/Bar Open; License Permit #1-7420733095-41002) *5* LODGE NO. 187, ROUND ROCK Friday, Apr. 24-TBA Saturday, Apr. 25-Lonesome Dove (Friday Night Dances, 8-12 p.m.; Saturday Night Dances, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.)

(Private Party room available; call 2558157) *5* LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE (Game times: Sunday, 2 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m.; Lodge monthly meetings on 1st Monday, 7:30 p.m.) ***

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