Vestnik 1993 01 06

"CHANGING TO MEET THE CHANGING NEEDS OF FRATERNALISTS"

TNIK

SPJST Herald "Joining Hands To Touch Lives-Fraternalism for the Family and Our Nation"

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

HUMANITY

BENEVOLENCE

Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 January 6, 1993 ISSN-07458800 VOLUME 81 NUMBER 1

1993 SPJST Home Office Employees Preamble to the Constitution and Bylaws ofthe SPJST The main ideal and purpose of this Society, as organized by fearless and peace-loving Czech pioneers in Texas, was and is: To provide and promote fraternal and social fellowship, among its members.

TO endeavor to keep alive the cherished traditions, customs and language of our forefathers.

And generally, through moral, spiritual and economic respect, to encourage benevolence and humanity through the Society with sound practical life insurance for its members.

This Society operates under the Lodge System and provides for the payment of life, sick, accident or other benefits to its members.

Row one, front to back: Magdalen White, Cynthia Bravenec, Dorothy Tomasek, Barbara Wright, Joni Lange, Kathy Fritz, and Frank Klinkovsky.

Row two, front to back: Dorothy Pechal, Ann Paruzinski, Christi Benson, Lisa Kirby, Doris Tyroch, Ruth Hanusch, and Gene McBride.

Purpose of the Society The purpose of this Society is to provide security for its members and the families of the insured, through the various certificates issued in accordance with the fraternal insurance laws of the State of Texas.

Row three, front to back: Debbie Dohnalik, Margaret Agnew, Lanita Anglin, Linda Johnson, Sue Jaramillo, Dorothy Stuchly and Ed Mochry.

Scholarship Drive to top $10,000 mark Contributions to 1992 drive exceed '91 total by nearly 25 percent Thanks to the generosity of SPJST members and lodges, we have exceeded our goal of raising $8,000 in the 1992 Scholarship Drive. As of December 3, contributions to the scholarship drive totaled $9,968.04. This represents a 25 percent increase over the $7,645.55 collected during the 1991 drive.

The money collected will enable the Society to award twenty extra SPJST scholarships in 1993. This is in addition ,to the .50.scholarships that the SPJST

Supreme Lodge provides annually. In all, the Society will have the capacity to award at least seventy $500 scholarships in 1993.

You may recall that in the December 23 issue of the Vestnik, State FAC Frank Klinkovsky announced that the Society would be presenting the donor whose gift enabled the fund to top the $8,000 mark a "special mystery gift." According to Brother Klinkovsky, the same applies to the donor whose gift put the

fund over the $9,000 mark and for the donor whose contribution will bring the fund to the $10,000 mark. These names will be announced in an upcoming issue.

"Thanks to everyone who contributed and to those who worked so hard in the lodges and youth clubs throughout the state to make this year's drive a success," says Brother Klinkovsky, adding, "Thank you, again, and give yourself a pat on the back."

Thank you, again, and give yourself a pat on the back.

2/VESTNIK-Wednesday, January 6, 1993

Vit* TN VESTNIK (USPS 658480) is published weekly except the second week of June and third week of August by VESTNIK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100. Subscription rates are $14 per year, beginning July 1, non-members only. Members fee is paid as part of the insurance fee collected by the Supreme Lodge SPJST, 520 North Main, Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additional mailing offices.

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VESTNIK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.

EDITOR: BRIAN VANICEK P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76501 Home: Route Four, Box 553, Temple, TX 76501 Office Phone: (817) 773-1575 Home Phone: (817) 985-0007

OFFICERS HOWARD LESHIKAR PRESIDENT Office Phone: (817) 773-1575 Home Phone: (817) 771-1359

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

LEONARD MIKESKA SECRETARY-TREASURER Office Phone: (817) 773-1575 Home Phone: (817) 778-3720

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

SIDNEY KACIR LEGAL ADVISOR Office Phone: (817) 778-5228 P.O. Box 5119 Temple, Texas 76505

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

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

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

STANLEY BROZ DISTRICT IV Home Phone: (915) 442-3271 P.O. Box 33, Lowake, TX 76855

LOUIS HANUS DISTRICT V Home Phone: (713) 686-6160 4006 Ascot Ln., Houston, TX 77092

MATT S. VANEK DISTRICT VI Home Phone: (512) 578-2687 1009 Northgate, Victoria, TX 77904

BOB BAYER DISTRICT VII Home Phone: (512) 393-6960 Route Four, Box 166, Floresville, Texas 78114 PUBLICATION COMMITTEE DISTRICT I - MELVIN H. SKRABANEK, SEC. P.O. BOX 490, CALDWELL, TX 77836 - (409) 567-3664 DISTRICT II - LAVERNE CABLA, ROUTE 3, TEMPLE, TX 76501 - (817) 985-2354 DISTRICT III - BESSIE PETR, V. CHMN., 5406 MORNINGSIDE, DALLAS, TX 75206 - (214) 826-3557 DISTRICT IV - ANGELINE KRISTINEK, CHMN., ROUTE 7, BOX 834, LUBBOCK, TX 79401 - (806) 763-0047 DISTRICT V - LORENDA BALDWIN, ROUTE 7, BOX 15, ALVIN, TX 77511 - (713) 585-4118 DISTRICT VI - HELEN KELNER, 911 AVE. K, ROSENBERG, TX 77471 - (713) 342-2624 DISTRICT VII - BETTY JURICA, ROUTE 2, BOX 899, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78410 - (512) 265-9018 BY-LAW COMMITTEE DISTRICT I - DONNIE VICTORICK, P.O. BOX 85, SNOOK, TX 77878 - (409) 272-3265 DISTRICT II - RONNIE RIEGER, ROUTE 2, BOX 87-B, COUPLAND, TX 78615 - (512) 352-2000 DISTRICT III - JOHNNIE KRIZAN, SCTY., ROUTE 2, WEST, TX, 76691

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DISTRICT IV - ERNEST KRISTINEK, JR., ROUTE 2, BOX 99, LITTLEFIELD, TX 79339 (806) 299-1264 DISTRICT V - MILDRED HOLEMAN, CHMN., 1006 CHANTILLY LN., HOUSTON, TX 77018 (713) 683-0018 DISTRICT VI - MICHAEL AHLSTROM, 407 TAOS STREET, VICTORIA, TX 77904 DISTRICT VII - DOMINIC F. NETEK, SR., 3907 SKYLARK, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78210 - (512) 532-3916 FINANCE COMMITTEE DISTRICT I - ERNEST WENTRCEK, V. CHMN., 1530 BENNETT, BRYAN, TX 77802 - (409) 8224226 DISTRICT II - ARLEEN MAYEUX, ROUTE 5, BOX I I, QUAIL HOLLOW ROAD, TEMPLE, TX 76501 - (817) 986-2952 DISTRICT III - ALFRED KERCHO, 436 BROOKVIEW, HURST, TX 76054 - (817) 2825065 DISTRICT IV - HERMAN D. WEISE, 6006 FM HWY. 765, SAN ANGELO, TX 76905 - (915) 653-9890 DISTRICT V - ALVIN J. SEFCIK, 1409 AUSTIN, LaMARQUE, TX 77568 - (409) 935-3915 DISTRICT VI - RITA VANEK, SCTY., P.O. BOX 901, EL CAMPO, TX 77437 - (409) 543-6220 DISTRICT VII - MONTA FOSTER, CHMN., 911 E. GONZALES, YOAKUM, TX 77995 - (512) 2935471 (H); (512) 293-5624 (Ranch) INSURANCE COMMITTEE DISTRICT I - SUSAN SKRABANEK, ROUTE 2, BOX 13, CALDWELL, TX 77836 - (409) 272-3440 DISTRICT II - LADIS NAVRATIL, I E. YOUNG, TEMPLE, TX 76501 - (817) 773-4644 DISTRICT III - BEN JARMA, CHMN., 9512 LEASIDE DR., DALLAS, TX 75238 - (214) 348-1514 DISTRICT IV - LEONARD JANSA, V. CHMN., 6617 PLAINVIEW DRIVE, SAN ANGELO, TX (915) 658-8045.

DISTRICT V - HELEN HEG WOOD, SECTY., 6702 LINDY ANN LN., HOUSTON, TX 77008 (713) 864-0489 DISTRICT VI - JEROME J. HLAVATY, BOX 174, LOLITA, TX 77971 DISTRICT VII - POLLY BAYER, ROUTE 4, BOX 166, FLORESVILLE, TX 78114 - (512) 393-6960 STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR FRANK KLINKOVSKY, P.O. BOX 100, TEMPLE, TX 76503 - (817) 773-1575 STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR JONI LANGE, P.O. BOX 100, TEMPLE, TX 76503 - (817) 773-1575 DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I - SUSAN SKRABANEK, RT. 2, BOX 13, CALDWELL, TX 77836 - (409) 272-3440 DISTRICT II - PATSY KOSLOVSKY, 1309 E. CENTRAL, TEMPLE, TX 76501 - (817) 774-8448 DISTRICT III - BESSIE PETR, 5406 MORNINGSIDE, DALLAS, TX 75206- (214) 826-3557 DISTRICT IV - SANDRA JANSA, 6617 PLAINVIEW, SAN ANGELO, TX 76904 - (915) 658-8045 DISTRICT V - MARIE STAYTON, 206 AMUNDSON, HOUSTON, TX 77009 - (713) 694-2734 DISTRICT VI - MARCY DOROTIK, RT. 3, BOX 251, EL CAMPO, TX 77437 - (409) 543-4776 DISTRICT VII - MRS. MAXINE PAVLISKA, RT. 2, BOX 151, FLORESVILLE, TX 78114 - (512) 393-2030 LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MUSEUM Dorothy Pechal, Museum Curator Office: (817) 773-1575, P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76502

Sales Representatives Assistance Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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PAID SUBSCRIPTIONS AND ADVERTISING SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE VESTNIK, P.O. BOX 100, TEMPLE TEXAS 76502.

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

Activiiy Leaders i iikk Build Attendance Success Takes Planning

Hats off to all our fraternal activity coordinators (FACs) and entertainment chairmen. They certainly have their work cut out for them. If an;'one thinks their job is easy, think again: How easy can it be to plan and schedule lodge activities and events for a group that ranges in age from young adults to senior citizens?

Successful FACs and entertainment chairmen are masterful planners. They unite individuals through a stimulating schedule lodge activities. Through creative thinking, leadership and hard work, they manage lodge activities that expose members and prospective members-of all ages to the lodge experience.

When they are successful, lodge activities entertain, inspire, educate and unite members.

They can even promote friendly competition among members. One idea that several lodges and districts have used to address this criteria are various food, sewing, and athletic contests.

But even the right activity, without the right organization and promotion, can lead to an event that falls flat. This is where lodge reporters, publicity committees and the Vestnik can help. Getting the word out and, letting members know what to expect can promote interest and participation in lodge activities.

Communicating with the membership before the lodge activity or special event increases anticipation and participation.

Advance stories and advertisements in the Vestnik, flyers, buttons, and even radio and newspaper announcements can all build excitement upcoming events.

Any number of activities and events have the potential of bringing together individual lodge members as a group.

Regardless of the event, the goal for every FAC and entertainment chairman is to get the membership involved. ***

A story in the news this past week-of the Chicago couple who vacationed in Mexico for more than a week, while their two daughters, ages nine and four, were left to fend for themselves-epitomizes the self-centered attitude that is chipping away at the humanity of our nation.

But, what can we do about it?

We can heed the warning and make things better-if not everywhere, at least in our own little corner of the world. Indeed, many of our own communities are crying for help. Something should and can be done. The secret is getting involvedgoing out of our way, occasionally, to give of ourselves and expect nothing in return. With approximately 118 active lodges all over the state, the SPJST is in a position to make a positive difference.

This holiday season, it was wonderful to see so many of our lodges join in fellowship and contribute to area food and clothing banks and support programs that provided the very young, disadvantaged and elderly with some measure of holiday cheer. And, as in past years, many of our local lodges gladly contributed to the success of community service projects and volunteer services.

Our members and their families have the strength in numbers needed to address the new challenges and responsibilities that lie ahead. As the 1992 fraternal activity reports begin coming in, the Vestnik will periodically cite examples of how the SPJST is making a positive difference in communities all across Texas. *** New Czech and Slovak Republics As of January 1, 1993, the division of Czechoslovakia became official. The democratic state of Czechoslovakia, which was created in 1918 came to an end with the establishment of separate Czech and Slovak nations.

It is difficult-in this short space-to elaborate on the three generations of events which lead to this division; however, it would be fairly accurate to say that the break-up was based, in large part on cultural differences and a lack of effective communication and understanding between the two sides.

Although many people in Czechoslovakia and observers here in the United States hoped that the split would be avoided, the separation was achieved peacefully and through the democratic process. Credit must be given to both sides for working together to avoid the violence and bloodshed that has accompanied the break-ups of the Slav-dominated federations of the former Soviet Union and Yugoslavia.

Look for future issues of the Vestnik to include periodic updates on the changes taking place in the new republics.

The goal for every FAC or entertainment chairman is to get the membership involved.

Strength in Numbers

For nearly 100 years, the SPJST has made a valuable contribution to the lives of its members, both in terms of providing financial security and as an outlet for fraternalism. Likewise, we can be proud of our Society's cultural preservation and volunteer efforts. The SPJST is strong today because each of us-as individuals-found strength in numbers.

Strangely enough, it appears that many of our members are turning away from what gave our Society strength.

All around us, there is a growing tendency for people to live by themselves, work by themselves, play by themselves, and tragically-even die by themselves.

Wednesday, January 6, 1993—VESTNIK/3

Family Fun and Important SPJST Dates Jan. 9

Mid-Winter Tarok Contest, Lodge 47, Seaton.

Jan. 15

Deadline for Entries—SPJST Deer Antler Contest.

Jan. 31

Deadline for Camp T-Shirt Design Contest.

Feb. 13

Spring DYC Meeting, Home Office, 9 a.m.

March 15

Youth Leader Quarterly Reports due.

March 19-21

1993 Youth Leaders' Workshop, Camp Lone Star, La Grange.

June 4-6

1993 L.I.T. Workshop, Camp Lone Star, LaGrange.

Aug. 14-15

State Youth Achievement Day and Royalty.

From

the President's Office

100 Pennies Scholarship Drive $9,968.04 AS OF DECEMBER 30, 1992

$10,000 (20 Scholarships)

December 30, 1992

—$9,500

—SPJSTAttention Deer Hunters

—$8,500

Deer Antler Contest For SPJST Members Only TWO PRIZES AWARDED $50-Widest Horns

$7,500

(Will be measured at widest point) (Measured outside-to-outside)

December 17, 1992

—S6.500

$50-For Most Points (Must he able to hang a ring on it to he qualified as a point)

All Entries Should Be In By January 15, 1993

_S5 500

Requirements: Picture of deer with a verification from one of the followir Game Warden, Highway Patrol, Sheriff or any Public Official

November 1, 1992

Whitetail Deer Only - State of Texas Only

Deer Hunter's Contest ENTRY FORM MUST ACCOMPANY PICTURE

- $3,500

Lodge:

Name:

State:

City:

Address:

Zip: —$2,500

Verification: Number of Points:

Width of Antlers:

Ranch where Killed:

Nearest Town:

—$1,500

Send Entries To: Deer Antler Contest, SPJST Supreme Lodge P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Must be postmarked by January 15, 1993

1993 Las Vegas Trip What began as an oasis on the route to California is today a neon and glittering memorial to luck and chance.

Every day, visitors from all over the world become a part of Las Vegas's colorful, everchanging scene where they sample from a lively menu of entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping.

The World Travel Agency is scheduling a Las Vegas Trip for February 9-12, 1993. Space is available, but you must meet the payment deadline, which has been extended to January 7, 1993.

LAS VEGAS TRIP DATE: February 9, 10, 11, and 12, 1993 AIRLINE: Southwest HOTEL: Westward Ho COST: AUSTIN—$178.00 per person, based on double occupancy HOUSTON—Approximately $30 more.

COST INCLUDES: Air fare, Three nights hotel, and taxes.

PAYMENT PROCEDURE: Check or money order only.

No credit cards.

October 8, 1992

$1,000 (2 Scholarships)

Office or Title:

Signed by:

October 20, 1992

Date Killed

The payment deadline of January 5, 1993 is very important. Full payment must be made by that date.

Send payment to: World Travel Attn: Becky P.O. Box K La Grange, Texas 78945 Additional information may be obtained from Becky at World Travel, 1800-929-1458.

Take the trip and enjoy traveling with your friends.

Fraternally, Frank Klinkovsky.

—SPJST-

—$500

Contributors to the 1992 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive Thanks to your gifts, the SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive netted enough money to award 20 additional scholarships next spring. This is the fifth listing of members and lodges who have donated to the 1992 drive.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Marek Lillie Mikulas Lydia Jansen Harry and Jeanette Sacha Goldie and Thomas Lair Joe Elaine Yancey Ronald and Georgette Stepan Mrs Ella Beseda Gladys (Chip) Manning Hubert and Liz Janak Marvin and Alice Chlapek Mrs. Stacey Hejny Henry and Angeline Vitek Linda Farley Anthony and Karen Stastny Dana and Al Glaser Brooke and Brian Glaser Martha Kutec Julie, Ricky and Joshua Weyland Michelle Runnels Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Listvan Jaime Wentrcek Josephine Pumilia Dorothy Markert Nancy and Earl Milner Teresa Nowlin

Roxie M. Frnka Linda and George Zaludek James Hradecky Lawrence and Emma Oehrlein Elsie L. Dusek Ruby F. Driscoll Herbert H. Brem Paulette Adams Mr. and Mrs. Archie Pokorny Mrs. John Maresh Richard Cabla Mike Sanders W.J. and Syble Temple Willie Deanna Janik H. A. Corona Sammie and Dale Koon James and Sherri Chmelar Glenn and Emilie Hutka Omer and Dottie Everett James and Joyce Boyston Pete J. Wisnoski Mary Dixon Lois Dusek Ruby and Frank Jancha Clem J. Kovar Viola Mae Hanzelka Leona Stalmach Jennie Lee Anna Kate Lee Joe, Carolyn, Kimberly, Tanya and Timothy Holub (Continued on next page)

4/VESTNIK—Wednesday, January 6, 1993

George T. Shotwell Alan and Rita Hroza Milan and Mildred Shupak Carolyn Fischer Harvey La Flamme Rudy and Maxine Sefcik Tim and Rosa Lee Kostom Peggy Easterling Travis and Martha Oden Frank and Carrie Veselka Joan Siebert Molly Johnson Robert, Christina and Sarah Trampota Adolph Barcak, Jr. Gina Wilson Gus and Ann Urbanovsky Lewis Arwine Jean Register Albert, Mary and Karen Vrazel Steve Stevens Rosamond Baker Viola Pearson Bobby Mikulin R. J. Hill Edith Bruce Larry and Vicki Elzner Doris Swonke Lillie, Merrillyn and Cynthia Adamcik Elizabeth (Adamcik) Davis Merrill and Doris Adamcik Mr. and Mrs. Ray H. Trlica Jesse S. Bayer Melissa Macalik Mr. and Mrs. Billy Joe Sebesta Ann Mikeska Eugene Shefcik Ruth and Louis Kohutek Calvin Skrabanek Vivian Williams Carolyn Filipp Rose Mary Walters Louis and Frances Richardson Allen Martinets Johnnie and Frances Kohut Vlasta A. Hurta Martha Kopecky 011ie Kopecky Marie and Bennie Jecmenek H. B. Kaiser Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Kennedy Donald and Linda Maly Frank L. Chovanec Anna Cervenka Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Garner Bertha Haisler Karen Bartek Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Peters Angelia Holbrook Francis Malek Loretta Reid Tommy and Marlene Jarrett David B. and Lola E. King Unlisted Pamela Lostak Edwin J. Kotrla, Jr. Vance Harris 011ie Pospisil and Family Bob Hanson Beverly Sutton Robert Krupa

Pauline Lawrence Karen Kasper Marcy Dorotik Kirby Bubela Shara and Sarah Dluhos Chad ad Jeanine Dorotik T. J. Drapela Jason and Michael Kaspar Crystal and Valerie Roye Camille and Mandy Staff Chase Zalman Heather Beltrand Chet and Rachel Dluhos Craig Dornak Curtis and Craig Dorotik Kyle and Lenice Kaspar Bradley Krpec Zachary Zbranek Mrs. Helen Muyres Norma Tinkle Aleen Winters Raymond and Marjorie Valenta Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kofnovec Frank A. Dolezal John and Mary Kosut Emma Konvicka Craig Mikush Ernest Opella Mary Ann Polk Mr. and Mrs. Hulon Ross, Sr. Alphonse and Willie Ann Juricek Lucille Sill Martha Adams Venzi and Alberta Zastoupil Mr. and Mrs. Morris Kastner Joe Bayer Diane Sottek Eugene Kleiber Unlisted Lloyed and Bettie House Holly, Casey and Julie Jarma Paul and Judy Pasemann Hilmer and Gaye Ann Galetka Agnes E. Burge Rachel, Bethany and Rodney Dluhos Rebecca, Maurice and Sarah Dluhos Gary, Madilyn, Zach and Grady Zbranek Pete and Annimae Merta Frank, Monica, Camille, Mandy and Trey Staff Albert and Ruth Mikeska Robert and Kathy Smajstrla H. D. and Nancy Walker Alfred and Bernice Vrazel Mary Mach Mr. and Mrs. David E. Perkins James and Ardis Bacak Mila, Rome and Paris Milan Clyde Martin Doris N. Walker Bob and Anne Zvolanek Tillie Helmcamp Frank and Pat Parma Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Kitowski, Sr. Otto E. Kurtz Dr. Jack S. Weinblatt A. G. Forek Terry Phillips Joe Zvolanek Amanda Miller

INTEREST RATES FOR ANNUITIES 6.25% Annualized Effective 11-1-92 through 1-31-93

SPJST MORTGAGE

INTEREST

RATE

OR UNIVERSAL LIFE

7% Aatnu lized .

Effective 11-1-92 through 1-31-93

INTEREST RATES RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

)me or Farm Mortgages: 7 3/4% for 1 to 7 years 8% for 8 to 15 years 8 1/4% for 16 to 20 years

rtgages on Qualified Owner-Opera ted Business Real Estate 9 1/2% for 10 years 9 3/4% for 11 to 15 -''ears

Lillian Smith Reuben and Frances Krieg Laura Posival Evan Pavelka Christopher Pavelka Freddie, Debbie and Ashley Monroe Kosel Albie T. Nesuda Max and Evelyn Walla Johnny and Clarz Broz Frank Cepak Pauline Kovar Eleanor Haydon Miss Carolyn Bucek Henry J. Belicek Frank Nebalec, Jr. Fred and Dorothy Symmank Betty and Johnny Marek Jack Weinblatt Hermn Svoboda Michael Ahlstrom Jerry R. Hejl Leslie and Martha Mach Kay Lynn Kovar

Leon T. Dreahn Marie Fannie Dreahn Randy and Marie Hendrick Felsie Lexie Sebesta Jerome Alsovsky Gary and Susan Helmcamp SPJST Lodge No. 76, Wichita Falls SPJST Lodge No. 4, Hallettsville SPJST Lodge No. 48, Beyersville SPJST Lodge No. 84, Wheelock SPJST Lodge No. 68, Nelsonville SPJST Lodge No. 73, Seymour SPJST Lodge No. 97, Placedo SPJST Lodge No. 177, Academy SPJST Lodge No. 138, Ganado SPJST Lodge No. 181, Conroe SPJST Lodge No. 76, Wichita Falls SPJST Lodge No. 80 HollandBuilding Fund SPJST Lodge No. 153 LaSalle SPJST Lodge No. 175, Rosenberg SPJST Lodge No. 1, Fayetteville SPJST Lodge No. 161, Jourdanton SPJST Youth Club, Lodge No. 30, Taiton

Lodge 47, Seaton Hosting Mid-Winter Tarok Tournament SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton, located six play will begin at 9:30 a.m. Six one-hour miles east of Temple on Highway 53 will rounds will be played and prizes will be host the Mid-Winter Tarok tournament awarded. on Saturday, January 9, 1993.

A $12 registration fee includes the Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and noon meal, snacks and prizes.

Mid-Winter Tarok Tournament Registration Form To preregister, please detach and return this form before January 6, 1993 so that we can estimate food needed. Send completed forms to: Ruth Hanusch, Route Three, Box 782, Temple, Texas 76501 (817) 773-1575—Daytime or (817) 771-0193—After 5 p.m.

Name Address City, State, ZIP Phone (

)

Another Czech Class in Alief Ready to Start in February Alief Evening School under auspices of AISD (Alief Independent School District) is again going to offer a basic conversational Czech course at the beginning of February 1993 at Hastings High School. Its locatio is between Bellaire Blvd. on the south and Alief —Clodine on the North, on the southwest side of the intersection of Cook Road and High Star Drive in the community of Alief in southwestern Houston.

The first lesson of this 12-week course, designed to develop basic skill in the Czech language wherever it is spoken, will be on Wednesday, February 3rd, 1993, and henceforth once a week, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuition, set by the school, will be $40.00 again and the instructor will be John J. Karas of Houston.

For additional information, contact Alief Community Evening School, P.O.

Box 68, Alief, Texas 77411. Phone: 498-8110 x 3200, 6460 or 495-4053.

Post Scriptum: Perpetuate your heritage by learning the Czech language!

Studies of Czech and classes of the same are vitally important in the preservation of our Czech heritage as they bring forth the increased ethnic awareness in all involved Czech-Americans.

Let the famous Latin proverb "Loquendo discitir loqui" ("By speaking it, one learns how to use it") be a guide to all who are proud of their Czech roots and want to do something about it!

Come to sign up; everybody, young or old is welcome. (This applies to all former students too.)

See you at the class.—Na shledanou y e skole!

John J. Karas of Houston

—SPJST-

Spring Course in Czech At Tarrant County Junior Coiiege

Announcing

Dear Brothers and Sisters: I have just been informed that Tarran t County Junior College, on the Northwest Campus, is again offering a cot rse in Czech. Classes begin on January 21. 1993.

The telephone number to call for more information is 1 (817) 232-7758.

Come and join us. it's fun.

Fraternally, Francis J. Kovar —SPJST-

Wednesday, January 6, 1993—VESTNEK/5

SPJST Salutes 100 Percent Families With seven districts and 118 active lodges, the SPJST depends heavily on family participation to prosper and maintain a spirit of fellowship. In appreciation of that support, the Supreme Lodge introduced its "100 Percent SPJST Family" program last September. Through letters to local lodges and articles in the Vestnik, 100 percent families were encouraged to report their 100 percent families to the SPJST Supreme Lodge. To date, that response has been great.

The following is the eleventh listing of 100 Percent SPJST families who have registered their family and will be receiving a certificate acknowledging their contribution to the Society. More names will appear in upcoming issues of the Vestnik.

If your 100 Percent Family has not yet sent in a data form, please complete the form on the next page and send it in today.

Lodge

Location

Family Member

Relation

Bobby R. Malovets Betty J. Malovets Sherry Vrazel Donald Ray Malovets Scott Allen Malovets

Husband Wife Daughter Son Son

24 24 24 24 24

Cyclone Cyclone Cyclone Cyclone Cyclone

Miles Strunc Dorothy Strunc Robert Strunc Joe Strunc Daniel Strunc Ronald Strunc Kenneth Strunc Connie Bragg

Husband Wife Son Son Son Son Son Daughter

82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82

Ennis Ennis Ennis Ennis Ennis Ennis Ennis Ennis

Leslie T. Mach Martha Mach Kay Lynn Kovar Leslie Paul

Husband Wife Daughter Son

25 25 25 25

Ennis Ennis Ennis Ennis

25

Ennis

Kay Lynn Mach Kovar Leslie Paul Mach Nancy Mach Stacy Lynn Mach Ryan Paul Mach

Husband Wife Daughter Son

25 25 25 25

Ennis Ennis Ennis Ennis

Johnnie I. Krajca Margaret Ann Krajca Rita Holland Marlene Clark Laure Ryan Allis Krajca

Husband Wife Daughter Daughter Daughter Daughter

25 25 25 25 25 25

Ennis Ennis Ennis Ennis Ennis Ennis

Millie Berger Marilyn Palmquist Janice Chovanec Linda Hamblin

Mother Daughter Daughter Daughter

23 23 23 23

Moravia Moravia Moravia Moravia

Thomas M. Brosh Rose Ann Brosh Michael T. Brosh Heather M. Brosh

Husband Wife Son Daughter

23 23 23 23

Moravia Moravia Moravia Moravia

Hubert J. Drgac Noemi Drgac Larry D. Drgac Gary D. Drgac James M. Drgac Rodney W. Drgac

Husband Wife Son Son Son Son

160 160 160 160 160 160

San Angelo San Angelo San Angelo San Angelo San Angelo San Angelo

Mickey L. Jones Linda Jones Matthew Jones Christopher Jones Bradley Jones

Husband Wife Son Son Son

160 160 160 160 160

San Angelo San Angelo San Angelo San Angelo San Angelo

Ora Faye Wilson Mary Anne Smith William J. Wilson, Jr. Jesse R. Wilson Carolyn G. Wilson

Mother Daughter Son Son Daughter

139 139 139 139 139

Danbury Danbury Danbury Danbury Danbury

Fred 0. Blazek Vera N. Blazek Gary Blazek

Husband Wife Son

94 94 94

Wheelock Wheelock Wheelock

Lonnie Burkhalter Gladys Burkhalter David Burkhalter Lonnie S. Burkhalter Darryl Burkhalter

Husband Wife Son Son Son

92 92 92 92 92

Ft. Worth Ft. Worth Ft. Worth Ft. Worth Ft. Worth

Jerry G. Beasley Lillian V. Beasley John P. Beasley Chris L. Beasley Timothy W. Beasley

Husband Wife Son Son Son

17 17 17 17 17

New Tabor New Tabor New Tabor New Tabor New Tabor

William F. Peska Mary E. Peska William Ray Peska Bernard Wayne Peska Robert Joseph Peska Bryan Alan Peska

Husband Wife Son Son Son Son

88 88 88 88 88 88

Houston Houston Houston Houston Houston Houston

Don Farquhar, Jr. Claudia Farquhar Laura Farquhar Lisa Farquhar

Husband Wife Daughter Daughter

88 88 88 88

Houston Houston Houston Houston

Alois J. Zalesky Elsie Zalesky

Husband Wife

88 88

Houston Houston

Garry Zalesky Myriam Zalesky Natalie Zalesky

Husband Wife Daughter

88 88 88

Houston Houston Houston

Frank D. Mikeska La Verne Pechal

Father Daughter

47 47

Seaton Seaton

Clarence D. Pechal La Verne J. Pechal Steve W. Pechal Linda M. Machicek

Father Mother Son Daughter

47 47 47 47

Seaton Seaton Seaton Seaton

Jerelene Lenart Edward Lenart Patricia Bromhall Catherine Jaynes Barbara Kennedy John Lenart Kristina Lenart

Mother Son Daughter Daughter Daughter Son Daughter

Cottonwood Cottonwood Cottonwood Cottonwood Cottonwood Cottonwood Cottonwood

George Straten, Jr. Blake Straten Clifford Straten Patricia Rosaler Victoria Anderson

Father Son Son Daughter Daughter

Cottonwood Cottonwood Cottonwood Cottonwood Cottonwood

Daniel Lee Mott Alice Mott Dale A. Mott

Husband Wife Son

186 186 17

Caldwell Caldwell New Tabor

David Oman JoAnn Oman Troy Oman Shawn Oman

Husband Wife Son Son

187 187 187 187

Round Rock Round Rock Round Rock Round Rock

Joseph Baker Rosamond Baker Danny Baker Tammy Baker Andy Baker Jimmy Baker

Husband Wife Son Daughter Son Son

24 24 24 24 24 24

Cyclone Cyclone Cyclone Cyclone Cyclone Cyclone

William Joseph Slovacek Irene Hruska Slovacek Betty Slovacek Smith

Husband Wife Daughter

88 88 88

Houston Houston Houston

Timothy W. Smith Constance Hrncir Smith Cole Timothy Smith Cory Eugene Smith

Husband Wife Son Son

79 79 79 79

Corpus Christi Corpus Christi Corpus Christi Corpus Christi

Marvin R. Grohmann Thelma B. Grohmann Kevin D. Grohmann Kenneth G. Grohmann

Husband Wife Son Son

88 88 88 88

Houston Houston Houston Houston

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Frank J. Slovak Emilie Slovak Trent Slovak Craig Slovak

Husband Wife Son Son

88 88 88 88

Harvey E. LaFlamme Rose Mary LaFlamme Allen M. LaFlamme Kimberly Lynn LaFlamme Michelle D. LaFlamme

Husband Wife Son Daughter Daughter

Douglas Davidson Donna Davidson Justine Davidson Lucas T. Davidson

Houston Houston Houston Houston

John Bryce Hejl LaVerne H. Hejl Janet Louise Hejl Diane Elaine Hejl

Husband Wife Daughter Daughter

155 155 155 155

Austin Austin Austin Austin

200 200 200 200 200

Eddy Eddy Eddy Eddy Eddy

John H. Alexander Dorothy P. Alexander Donna T. Lowrie Rhonda T. Massengale

Husband Wife Daughter Daughter

172 172 172 172

Pasadena Pasadena Pasadena Pasadena

Husband Wife Son Son

200 200 200 200

Eddy Eddy Eddy Eddy

Mrs. Joe B. (Stacie) Hejny William F. Hejny Donald J. Hejny

Mother Son Son

135 135 135

Ennis Ennis Ennis

Lambert J. Skubal, Sr. Florian C. Skubal Lambert J. Skubal, Jr. Mark W. Skubal Melinda G. Dunk Howard P. Skubal

Husband Wife Son Son Daughter Son

174 174 174 174 174 174

Rockdale Rockdale Rockdale Rockdale Rockdale Rockdale

William F. Hejny Marie Hejny Jeffrey Hejny Michael Hejny Scott Hejny

Husband Wife Son Son Son

135 135 135 135 135

Ennis Ennis Ennis Ennis Ennis

Dewyan Weise Nancy Weise Dale Weise Ricky Weise

Husband Wife Son Son

160 160 160 160

San Angelo San Angelo San Angelo San Angelo

Donald Joe Hejny Margaret Green Hejny Barton Joe Hejny Ana Marie Hejny

Husband Wife Son Daughter

135 135 135 135

Ennis Ennis Ennis Ennis

Elizabeth Maler Michael Maler Sharon Maler David Maler Kevin Maler Susan Maler

Mother Son Daughter Son Son Daughter

54 54 54 54 54 54

King B. Hegwood Helen M. Hegwood Vicci Hegwood Huble Vivian Hegwood Baker Vincent P. Hegwood Vernon W. Hegwood

Husband Wife Daughter Daughter Son Son

88 88 88 88 88 88

Houston Houston Houston Houston Houston Houston

Albert Kresta, Sr. Agnes Kresta George Kresta James Kresta Albert Kresta, Jr. David Kresta

Husband Wife Son Son Son Son

40 40 40 40 40 40

El Campo-Hillje

Minnie Ruzicka Gladys (Ruzicka) Burkhalter Calvin Ruzicka

Mother

92

Ft. Worth

Daughter Son

92 92

Ft. Worth Ft. Worth

Charles M. Reynolds Evelyn A. Reynolds Kelly A. Reynolds

Husband Wife Daughter

66 66 66

Waco Waco Waco

Lanny R. White, Jr. Magdalen (Jez) White Ethan Corey White

Husband Wife Son

47 47 47

Seaton Seaton Seaton

Robert Heese Martin Heese Kenneth Heese

Father Son Son

47 47 47

Seaton Seaton Seaton

West West West West West West

George Pavelka Marie Pavelka Edward W. Pavelka Sharon L. Pavelka Diane R. Pavelka

Husband Wife Son Daughter Daughter

200 200 200 200 200

Eddy Eddy Eddy Eddy Eddy

Leland Douglas Roming Linda T. Roming Ginger D. Roming Amanda G. Roming

Husband Wife Daughter Daughter

200 200 200 200

Eddy Eddy Eddy Eddy

Ida T. Mareth Josephine Muhlstein James W. Mareth Jerry P. Mareth

Mother Daughter Son Son

143 143 143 143

Inez Inez Inez Inez

Jerome J. Dornak Dorothy L. Dornak Susan Dornak Frankson Kenneth J. Dornak

Husband Wife Daughter Son

40 40 40 40

Eugene Veselka Henrietta Veselka Paul E. Veselka Marilyn A. Yates Carolyn A. Moreno Dennis J. Veselka

Husband Wife Daughter Daughter Daughter Son

142 142 142 142 142 142

Houston Houston Houston Houston Houston Houston

Paul E. Veselka Barbara A. Veselka Mark L. Veselka Melissa A. Veselka

Husband Wife Son Daughter

142 142 142 142

Houston Houston Houston Houston

Bertha Haisler Eugene Haisler Jeanette Andel Melvin Haisler

Mother Son Daughter Son

24 24 24 24

Cyclone Cyclone Cyclone Cyclone

Calvin Andel Jeanette Andel Dawna Andel Marsha Andel

Husband Wife Daughter Daughter

24 24 24 24

Cyclone Cyclone Cyclone Cyclone

Clifton J. Junek Gloria J. Junek Linda Carol Suter Sharon Kay Klumpyan

Husband Wife Daughter Daughter

189 189 189 189

Bryan Bryan Bryan Bryan

Willis D. Holman, II Sharon E. Holman Carey A. Holman Allyson M. Holman

Husband Wife Daughter Daughter

187 187 187 187

Round Rock Round Rock Round Rock Round Rock

El Campo-Hillje El Campo-Hillje El Campo-Hillje El Campo-Hillje

El Campo-Hillje

El Campo-Hillje El Campo-Hillje El Campo-Hillje El Campo-Hillje

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Wednesday, January 6, 1993—VESTNIK/7

Lodge 6, Cottonwood Fall and Winter Wrap-Up

Letters from the Lodges Lodge 32, Victoria Hosts Christmas Party

Christi Sparkman visits with Traci Dobecka fills Santa in on her Ch r; c trlas wish list.

Santa Claus at lodge party.

Lodge 6 y outh Club members perform Christmas skit during the iouge Christmas Party on December

We owe a very big thank you to Franklin and Lois Elles for hosting our Christmas party in their home this year.

It was the best one we've ever had and we really appreciate their hospitality.

The house was decorated throughout and included a great "Texas Tree" thanks to daughter Allison.

We must have the best cooks in Texas as members of our lodge—the food was wonderful! If you missed it this year, you should make plans now to attend next year—an exact repeat sounds pretty good to me!

A brief business meeting consisted of electing 1993 officers. They are: President—Franklin Elles Vice President—Wayne Spiller Secretary/Reporter—Kathy Ahlstrom Treasurer—Ella Arnold Trustee No. 1—John Motal Trustee No. 2—Mike Ahlstrom Trustee No. 3—Theo Kocian Don't forget about the upcoming Polka-Waltz Fest on February 14th at Inez Hall with music by the Vrazel's and Bobby Jones.

Our next meeting will be Wednesday, January 13 at Citizens National Bank at 7:30 p.m.—hope to see you then.

My wish for all of you is a joyous, healthy, peaceful and prosperous 1993.

Fraternally, Kathy Ahlstrom Reporter —SPJST-

Lodge 49, Rowena Hosts Christmas Party Lodge No. 49, Rowena, had their Christmas Party on December 18th. It was a good time for all. There was lots of good food as usual. We served turkey and dressing, sausage, etc.

Games of dominoes and cards were played. We are starting a different domino game of "Spinner" which is fun to play. We had a very good crowd in attendance.

Thanks to everyone who came and brought the trimmings for our meal.

A big thank you also for all the canned food that was brought for the Christmas baskets. They were distributed in our area a few days before Christmas to the less fortunate families. God bless you all for sharing.

We had only one member from our lodge to receive a 50-year pin this year.

He is Olen Dryer from San Angelo. He was present and enjoyed the evening with us very much.

Each Christmas for the last few years, Lodge 49 has donated several pairs of tube socks to each of four rest homes. They are the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1 in Taylor, the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 2 in Needville and our two nearby rest homes in Ballinger.

They are Canterberry Villa Home and Ballinger Nursing Center. The gifts are always appreciated.

Our first regular meeting of the new year will be held on February 3rd at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall in Rowena.

Please make plans to attend. We always serve a light meal after the meetings.

Fraternally, Elizabeth Walther —SPJSTLodge 49 President Elizabeth Walther presents 50-year membership pin to Olen Dreyer at the December meeting and Christmas party.

ABOVE AND BELOW: On November 15, Lodge 6, Cottonwood sponsored an appreciation supper in recognition of its dedicated lodge workers.

Ninety-four members attended the meal held at Heitmiller's Steakhouse.

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More 100 Percent Familic ,. acre recently recognized during presentations at Lodge 47, Seaton. Pictured, accepting their families citations, are from left, Robert Heese, Rick and Janelle Novosad, and Patsy Koslovsky.

8/VESTNIK—Wednesday, January 6, 1993

Lodge 81, Needville Enjoys Christmas Meeting and Party It was good to see a record number of seventy members and guests present at the meeting on Sunday, December 20, 1992. Outdoors the weather was dreary and cold, but indoors, warmth and good cheer prevailed—fraternalism in action.

Let's all strive to have more well-attended meetings like this in 1993.

At noon, everyone enjoyed a festive Christmas dinner of turkey, dressing and all the trimmings. The good cooks of Lodge 81 brought a colorful array of vegetables, salads and tempting desserts.

The turkeys were donated by the Gilbert Walzels, the Frank Brdeckas and the Vincent Newmans, Sr. The Victor Werners prepared the delicious dressing.

Our thanks to everyone who prepared and brought food and donated turkeys and dressing.

The business meeting was called to order by President Adolph Macha. Sister Delores Macha led us in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. All officers were present. President Macha welcomed our guests and introduced a special guest Director Louis Hanus of District V. Also present were recent transfers Julie Olga Polasek of Wharton and Geraldine Anderson of Rosenberg. The youngest person attending was Zachary Sullivan who would be one-year-old on December 24. Zachary is the son of Shelly and Bill Sullivan and grandson of Adolph and Delores Macha.

Minutes of the November meeting were read by Secretary Mary Werner.

She also read the financial secretary's minutes and thank you notes from the family of Henry Whyrek and the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 2 in Needville, expressing gratitude for the apples and oranges sent to the Rest Home. A friendly note from Eleanor Haydon was also read. The month's financial report was approved as read by Treasurer Willie Mae Kuykendall. Willie Mae is the lodge "Sunshine Lady" and she received a round of applause when she reported having mailed fifty Christmas cards, each with a handwritten message, to elderly and shut-in members unable to attend the meetings.

Special Fund Chairman Gilbert Walzel read the monthly list of events scheduled for the hall, and presented the expenses and income of the Special Fund for November. Thanks to Sister Benita Walzel for donating services to the Special Fund.

On our sick list, we pray for the recovery of member Joe Hubenak.

Under new business, the need to repair or replace parts of the wooden sign at the entrance to our SPJST lodge premises was discussed. Gilbert Walzel, Alvin Blinka and Vincent Joe Newman volunteered to examine the sign and will report to members at the January meeting.

The need for a shelter-type structure such as a carport located at the entrance of the hall nearest the kitchen was discussed. Such a shelter would be greatly appreciated by civic and private groups who rent the hall. Brother Gilbert Walzel will obtain bids on a carport and members will discuss the matter at our next meeting.

Director Hanus told us that 1992 was

District I Fall Wrap-Up Scenes from Fall Fun Day LEFT: First place Christmas ornament winners: Mindy Suehs (17), Mica Petty (17), Jess Junek (9), and Marshall Petty (17). BELOW: Horseshow winners from Lodge 13, Dime Box: Ray Ann Ford and Dottie Backe!.

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First Place volleyball winners from Lodge No. 17, New Tabor; pictured from left, bottom row, are: Linda Gaas, Susan Skrabanek, and Melissa Weiderhold. Top row, from left, are Randy Gaas, Teddy Dusek and John Stefka. Not pictured is Mark Stefka.

a good year for SPJST statewide. Since he last visited with us at Lodge No. 81, he has attended functions at Austin and Rice University in Houston, related to the visit of the Czechoslovakian Ambassador to Texas. He even took part in a parade in Temple, riding with the SPJST youth royalty in a horse-drawn carriage in "chilling" weather.

As another year draws to a close, we installed new officers. Brother Hanus installed the following elected officials to guide us at Lodge No. 81 for 1993: President—Adolph Macha Vice President—Edwin Susan Secretary and Financial Secretary— Willie Mae Kuykendall Special Fund Chairman and Treasurer— Gilbert Walzel Other lodge positions such as committee chairmen and committee members were selected in the November meeting and named in my November letter to the Vestnik.

Members are reminded to submit their sheet of 1992 fraternal activity hours as soon as possible.

The first meeting of the new year will be held on Sunday, January 17, 1993 at 12:00 noon. The lodge will furnish baked and fried chicken and members are asked to bring a vegetable and a dessert.

Lodge No. •81 has excellent cooks.

Chairman.Mary Werner and members of the kitchen committee thank all of you for the wide variety of tasty foods you have brought during 1992, helping to make our meetings so enjoyable.

Monetary door prizes donated by the lodge were won by Benita Walzel, Pauline Havelka, Bill Sullivan, Vivian Sabrsula, Freida Miller, Margaret Tydlacka, Gilbert Vallet, Jr., Rosalie Pieper, A .J. Palat and Jerry Kubala. The name of Director Hanus was also drawn but he generously donated the award back to the lodge.

Surrounding our Christmas tree were many gifts brought by members to be awarded as additional door prizes. We thank each member who brought one of these prizes. They were won by Willie Miller, Geraldine Anderson, Victor Werner, Zachary Sullivan, Mary Werner, Eddie Pieper, Mary Matcek, Alfred Taylor, Rex Taylor, Lucille Rohan, James Grudziecki, Kimberly Stammann, Edna Woytek, Mary Ann Grudziecki, Sophie Baethe, Chris Stammann, Willie Mae Macha, Elsie Brdecka, Olga Polasek, Miranda Wiles, Frank Brdecka, Willie Mae Kuykendall, Alvin Blinka, Gilbert Walzel, Lorena Taylor, Delores Macha, Corliss Vallet, Vlasta Nowotny, Linda Taylor, August Macha, Orin Stammann, Darlene Blinka, Melissa Vallet, Edwin Susan, Danny Taylor, Frances Kubala, Amanda Newman, Cheryl Newman, Ryan Pieper, and Louis Havelka.

Bill Sullivan won a jar of candy by guessing the exact number of pieces the jar contained. Thanks to Elsie Brdecka for donating the candy.

Following adjournment, no one rushed home. There was an air of expectation as if something exciting was about to happen. We began to sing Christmas carols, but were soon interrupted by a loud knock at the stage door.

It was Santa—in person! Laughter and handshaking followed. Soon Santa was seated in a chair to receive requests from the young (and not so young) members.

All too soon, Santa had to bid everyone farewell and hurry away to make other stops in the area.

The members of Lodge No. 81 extend best wishes for a happy and peaceful New Year to all our lodge brothers and sisters statewide.

Remember, our January meeting on Sunday, January 17, 1993 at 12:00 noon.

There will be a baked and fried chicken dinner. The business meeting will be at 1:00 p.m. Please bring a vegetable and dessert. Plan to come and bring along another member. Let's have greater participation and attendance at our meetings in 1993. We can do it!

Fraternally, Louise Newman, Reporter

—SPJST-

87, Temple Reports on December Meeting Lodge

President Ladis Navratil called the regular SPJST Lodge No. 87 Christmas meeting to order on Friday, December 11th at 6:30 p.m.

Flag Bearer Ed Reisner led the lodge in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Lodge members remained standing in silent trib ute to deceased member Albina Hejl.

Vice President Jerry Valchar led the lodge in prayer. A covered dish meal for members and guests followed. The lodge furnished turkey, dressing and beverages.

Members brought covered dishes of their choice. Following the meal, Christmas carols were sung. Leading the singing was Georgia Navratil and Kevin Kacir.

A door prize drawing was also held.

Door prizes were furnished by Ladis and Georgia Navratil.

Guests for the evening were Millie Schiller, Geory Hurta, and Ed Hurta.

The first meeting of the New Year will be on Friday evening, January 8, 1993 at 7 p.m.

Wishing everyone a very happy and healthy New Year. May your blessings be many and all of your days beautiful!

A special thank you to Mary Zatopek for taking notes in my absence.

Respectfully submitted, Dorothy Chervenka Secretary/Reporter

—SPJST-

88, Houston Reports on Activities Lodge

President Jerome Ermis called the December meeting to order December 13, at 10 a.m. Flag Bearers Darlene Migl, Marlene Migl, and Michelle Linney presented the colors and led the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Secretary Mildred Holeman reported the deaths of Ida Hanka, Frances M. Gracey, Hazel Leathers, and Bennie Mikulin during the past month. The members stood for a moment of silence in their memory.

All officers were present except Legal Advisor Richard Snell and First Vice President Marceil Malak. The November minutes were approved as read.

Correspondence was read, and upon motion, carried. Seven new applicants and two transfers were accepted into membership.

Youth Leader Barbara Linney reported the children had gone shopping with their own money as well as with that donated by Lodge 88 for Christmas gifts for children in an orphanage and the Shriner's Hospital.

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Some reports were given, but all in all, this was a short-lived meeting and adjourned at 10:45.

President Ermis immediately called into session the Annual Meeting. No reports were given as all annual reports are due in January.

FAC Homer Alexander thanked the Board for the donation for toys for the needy children and reported 3,428 pairs of glasses collected to date—which if they had to be purchased at retail prices, would amount to approximately $685,856. He also reported 122 students had attended AARP Defensive Driving Classes at the lodge.

Some were relieved to learn that there were no bylaw proposals. None were turned in to the Bylaws Committee, nor did the committee propose any. I couldn't tell from the discussion whether some were disappointed or exuberant. I can only conclude that we will survive with our old bylaws for another year, and if you want changes next year, don't forget to get them in.

Viola Cox reported for the Remunerations Committee. The committee's proposal, after it was amended, was accepted. The meeting then recessed for lunch.

The meeting reconvened after lunch.

Helen Hegwood sang "How Great Thou Art," accompanied by pianist Naomi Spencer. A memorial address was given

by Mildred Holeman and the names of the deceased members were read, after which Helen, again accompanied by Naomi, sang "Just Because He Lives."

The next order of business was the election of officers. The results of the election are: Jerry J. Ermis—President Marceil Malak—First Vice President Pearl Hanka—Second Vice President Holeman—Recording Secretary Shirley Stonaker—Secretary-Treasurer Homer Alexander—Fraternal Activities Coordinator Barbara Linney—Youth Leader Helen Hegwood—Guide Darlene Migl, Marlene Migl, and Lindsey Michalik—Flag Bearers Frank Tilich—Sergeant-at-Arms Entertainment Chairman—Viola Cox Board of Trustees: A.J. Stayton, Clara Broz, Margaret Allbritton, Willie Wehring, King Hegwood, Donna Schnell, Roy Stonaker, Bob Arnold Royal Warnsch, Tim Kostom,

Lynn Pflughaupt, Karl Lindemann, Henry Holeman, Ernest Anders, Dorothy Pflughaupt It was announced that pictures would be taken at the January meeting. Be there wearing dark colors, so you can all

be beautiful. Until next time, be happy and have a Happy New Year.

Fraternally, Mildred Holeman Recording Secretary —SPJST-

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the policy proceeds for some other financial need. If your family uses the policy proceeds to pay off the mortgage, it will save them thousands of dollars in future interest payments.

In effect, the SPJST Protector Plan combines two decrasing term insurance policies into one contract with a much lower premium than two sepaate policies. At any time while the certificate is in force, it may be exchanged for a new life certificate on one spouse or two certificates insuring the spouses separately.

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S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 2, Needville Acknowledges Donations Dear SPJST Members and Friends, The following is a list of donations to S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 2 in Needville,

Texas from July 1992 through December 1992:

Memory Donations

Memory Donations In Memory of Emil Kutac by SPJST Lodge No. 63 In Memory of Charlie Vansaghi by Dr. J. L. Spezia In Memory of Charlie Vansaghi by Margorie O'Malley In Memory of Ida Hanka by Evelyn Mikolas In Memory of Ida Hanka by Pearl Hanka Regular Donations SPJST Lodge No. 81 Dr. J. L. Spezia Jack Sims Karel Jonas Lodge No. 28 SPJST Lodge No. 92 Miscellaneous Donations Watermelons and cucumbers by Carol Bosse Bananas every month by AARP Chapter 1772 Playing cards by SPJST Lodge No. 88 Mens Club Bingo Gifts by Adela Wadephul Bingo Gifts by Rosa Lee Barnes Cupcakes by 011ie Eixman Cookies by Mrs. Bernie Tielke Cake by Henrietta Rosenbaum Cakes by First English Lutheran Church Potpourri Hangers by Joleen and Eileen Wadephul Flowers and Fruit by Carol Bosse Cake by Wilma Bienek Birthday cake by Lillie Gragert and Darlene Mensik Cake by Bertha and Edmund Hruby Cookies by Georgie Koehne Flowers by Delores Gerken Socks by Dennis and Dorothy Stavinoha Cake by Toni Kramer Cake by Evelyn Oberhoff Cake by Delores Kueck Cake by Jack Sims Cakes by St. Paul's Presbyterian Bibs by Immanuel United Church of Christ Ladies Tapes by Wm. Kirsten Bibs by Olga Mikeska Cake from Bob Tullos Funeral Bingo Gifts from Julia Novak and Adela Wadephul Cake by Sydney Jurchak Cake by Mr. and Mrs. Ronney Jurchak Brownies by E. J. Kalzula Cakes by First Baptist Church Ladies

Lap Robes and Bibs by Edna Chaloupka Cake by Private Ambulance Service Apples by St. Paul's Presbyterian Church Bibs by Grace Matula Turkeys by Emma S. Tielke Family Cakes by Immanuel United Church of Christ Cake by Mrs. Erma Gorka Cookies by Evelyn Gorka Cake by Betty and Otto Schulz Bibs and Lap Robes by St. Paul's Presbyterian Church Mending by Opal Teykl Fruit Basket by Guy 4-H Apples by United Methodist Women Pastry by Eileen Alaminsky Cookies by Sydney Jurchak Pastry by Mildred Novak Cookies by Darlene Mensik Cookies by H.L. & P. Company Dinner, Gifts, and Santa Claus by Needville Jaycees Social and Gifts by St. Michael's Altar Society Apples and Oranges by SPJST Lodge No. 81 Socks by SPJST Lodge No. 49 Fruit and Candy by Immanuel United Church of Christ Candy by Damon Lions Club Socks and Food Tray by Dr. Van Vleet Santa Claus Figures by Anna S. Tielke Pastry by Needville High School National Honor Society Cake by Sophie Baethe Cookies by Mrs. Newman Rice Krispies by Frances Muzny Fruit and Candy by Needville Volunteer Fire Department Gifts by SPJST Lodge No. 88 Youth Club Singing and Gifts by SPJST Lodge No. 88 Caps and Candy by Frank Ramos, Jr. Material by Lillie Spies Rosaries and Bingo Gifts Throughout the Year by Knights of Columbus 7067 Cakes by St. Michael's Catholic Church Our sincere thanks to the Unique teer work done by our ladies in helping Shop for donation of corsages and bouwith bingo, crafts, sing-alongs, etc. tonnieres for our residents and staff on We hope not to have overlooked their birthdays. anyone. As always, we wish to extend A special thanks to all the ladies of our very sincere thanks to everyone the churches and other groups who who has participated in any manner have so graciously given their time and towards helping our residents. Your efforts in making cakes for our resi- thoughtfulness always means so much dent's birthday parties and in mending to them. Thank you. clothes, bibs, etc. for our residents.

Sincerely, Many thanks to all the area ministers Harvey Marx, Administrator who have been so faithful in conductS.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 2 ing church services for our residents.

Our appreciation for all the volun—SPJST-

10/VESTNiK—Wednesday, January 6, 1993

Memoriam Expression of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 117, Robstown, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest and sincere sympathy to the family and friends of our departed brother JOE W. HORAK. Joe W. Horak, 94, of Kingsville, died November 26, 1992 in a local nursing home. Born in Obec, Mala, Czechoslovakia, he came to Kingsville in 1919.

He worked as a farmer and dairyman until his retirement.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosie Helen Purer Horak. Brother Horak is survived by a sister, Anne Kitner of Grapeland and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m., November 28, 1992 in the Turcotte Mortuary Chapel with Dr. Tom W. Neal of the First Christian Church officiating.

Burial followed in Chamberlain Cemetery in Kingsville, Texas.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee, Frances McDonald Kathryn Marek

—SPJST-

Expression of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge 35, Elk, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed brother, JOHN VERNON DULOCK, of Route Two, West, who passed away on Monday, December 21 at a Waco hospital. He was 66.

Mass of Christian burial was at 10 a.m., Wednesday, December 23 at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Tours, the Rev. Isidore Rosycki as celebrant. Burial was at St. Martin's Cemetery.

A rosary was recited at the Church on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.

Mr. Dulock was born October 26, 1926 in McLennan County, and married Helen Ida Kunkel on November 21, 1950, in Tours. He worked at James Connally Air Force Base before he became a heavy equipment operator for the Texas Highway Department for 19 years. He retired in January, 1989, but had recently worked at First Title Company in Waco.

Vernon was a member of SPJST Lodge 35 in Elk and was active for many years. He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4819 in West, and a lifelong member of St. Martin's Catholic Church of Tours.

Survivors include his wife, Helen; two sons, Gaylon Dulock of Bellmead and Steven R. Dulock of Mount Calm; three sisters, Bernice Kutcherousky of West, Kay Bivonia of Route Two, West, and Jackie Taylor of Northcrest; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

erome Kopecky, Longtime Vestnik Printer and Hospodar editor Dies (Submitted by Larry Knapek, The West News editor) Jerome M. Kopecky, age 86, of West papers, the Cechoslovak and Vestnik. passed away early Saturday evening, At first, he set type and eventually was December 26, 1992 in West Communi- involved in the printing and make-up of ty Hospital. Mass of Christian the papers. Around 1936, the publishing company purchased The West News, Burial was celebrated on December 29 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the which it still owns.

He was a member of the Knights of Assumption with the Rev. Ed Karasek as celebrant. Burial followed in St. Columbus 2305, K.J.T. Society No. 31, and SPJST Lodge 36 Mary's Cemetery. where he served as secreMr. Kopecky was tary-treasurer for more born October 16, 1906 in than 40 years. He was Granger, the son of John also a member of St. and Frances Kopecky.

Mary's Catholic Church He had lived in West of the Assumption. since 1932. He married He is survived by his Alice Moucka on June I. wife, Alice Kopecky of 1938 in West.

West; one brother, JohnHe was employed at ny Kopecky of Califorthe Cechoslovak Publishnia; two sisters, Claudia ing Company in West for Hrncir of Taylor and 57 years before retiring in Eleanor Wight of San May 1989. While there, Jerome Kopecky Antonio; and several he had many jobs which nieces and nephews. included printer, linotype operator and Active pallbearers were: James production manager. He also served as Quilter, Larry Knapek, Terry Sefcik, Hospoeditor of the Czech newspaper Freddy Nemecek, Charles Kopecky and from 1968 until his retirement. dar Kopecky's printing career began in Clifford Archer. Honorary pallbearers San Antonio, when he learned to run the were: Rudy Sefcik, Louis Pustejovsky, Model K linotype while working at the Edward Archer, Joe Holasek, Linn San Antonio Light. He later worked for Pescaia, Jerome Lednicky, Jr. and Ed H. the Czech paper Novy Domov in Hal- Grimm.

Memorials may be made to the West letsville, before being hired by the Cechoslovak Publishing Company in Volunteer Ambulance Association or to West. The West publishing company, St. Mary's School Endowment Fund.

—SPJSTat that time, published two Czech news-

Pallbearers were: Gene Edward Pavelka, Billy Kunkel, Kenny Kunkel, Randy Pavelka, Gary Taylor, and David Dulock.

The family has designated St. Martin's C.C.E. Center in Tours for memorials.

Aderhold Funeral Home, in West, was in charge of arrangements.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee, Elizabeth Kubitza Inez Breitkreutz Verna Pavelka —SPJST-

ticket purchase, but Irene would like to reserve a tentative date of return so that you won't be disappointed. You may return via Prague or Vienna, Austria.

Ground Transportation, Housing, Program, Tours and Tickets The Dallas-Brno 93 Festival Committee has reserved ground transportation from the Prague airport to Brno, and reserved hotel accommodations in Brno during the week of the 750th Anniversary Celebration. After the deposit and processing fee is received, passengers will receive information about a reception with Mayor Horak, ground transportation, housing, tours, tickets to special events, passport and travel docu750th ments, etc.

To give you some idea of the additional cost you might have to expect in the Brno area, the following is our estimate of what you may pay directly to the provider, per person: • Bus: Prague to Brno (one-way) (Editor's Note: The following article $5.00 • Hotel (Continental Accommodawas submitted by the Dallas/Brno Sister Cities Exchange Program. Last week's tions): Single—$30.00; Double— 50.00 • Individual housing—$15.00 article in the Vestnik outlined the Dal• Program tours per day event (your las-Brno Sister Cities program and the historic opportunity awaiting travelers selection)—$20-$30.

• Food average daily (three meals)— to Brno in 1993. This week's installment provides interested readers with air $7-$10 • Tickets to special events—$5-$8. travel information and concludes with Please understand, this estimate is not appeals from Fund Raising Chairman guaranteed and will vary depending on Petr Skalnik and Dr. Ladislav Novak of your activity choice. the Dallas-Brno Sister Cities Program.

Brno will be a busy city during its 750th Anniversary Celebration. If you PART H have any questions or special requests, 750th ANNIVERSARY please call Tom Sovik at (817) 565CELEBRATION 3748 (work), or (817) 566-4970 (home) of BRNO, CZECHOSLOVAKIA 16-20 JUNE 1993 Fund Raising Sponsored by DALLAS-BRNO Chairman - Petr Skalnik In its efforts to project itself as a truSISTER CITIES ly international city, Dallas has expandItinerary We will travel as a group on a single ed its participation in the Sister Cities International. The new connection "Dallas-Brno 93 Airflight." The flight is scheduled to leave DFW at 5:35 p.m. on between Dallas and Brno is a natural Tuesday, 15 June 1993 and to arrive in one. Dallas and many of her surroundPrague at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, 16 ing towns and cities have a very strong June. This includes a 2-hour layover in Czech community and Brno is the capital of Moravia and second largest city in Frankfurt with a change of planes. All Czechoslovakia. flights are on Delta Airlines.

Brno is an industrial and dynamic city and not only private citizens but many Round Trip Airfare members of the Dallas business commuTickets purchased prior to midDecember were available for $993.70, nity could greatly benefit. Of the newly plus U.S./German taxes and fees of freed countries and economics from under the Communist rule, Czechoslovaapproximately $30. Tickets not reserved by mid-December must be purchased at kia has, next to the eastern half of the newly united Germany, the best chance the published fare. For more information, please contact Irene at Graystone to quickly integrate into the rest of International Travel in Dallas, at (214) Europe. The potential of opening new markets in Eastern Europe through the 458-9146 Dallas-Brno connection is truly great.

In the event that the airline offers a Dallas-Brno Sister Cities Inc. is a special discount, Irene will reserve as city-sanctioned non-profit organization many seats as possible in that fare category. Please bear in mind that ticketing fully staffed by volunteers from all walks of life. Many of the staffers have will have to be processed/paid in full by the due date in order to take advantage experience and contacts in Eastern of this lower fare (for example, if Delta Europe and are standing by to help a Airlines were to offer a special airfare business seeking contacts. A financial through January 31, you would have to donation could really turn into the best investment a Dallas Metroplex company actually purchase your ticket by January 31 in order to take advantage of that aircould ever make. fare.

Education Exchange Chairman - Dr. Ladislav Novak Return Flight to the United States We need not return to the United Professor - SMU SMU is offering an Artist Certificate States as a group; you may select a Program for exceptional performers who return date of your choice within a sixare in the final stages of preparation to day minimum/three-month maximum stay; simply inform Irene of when you enter major competitions, audition for major orchestras, and to begin a profeswould like to return to the Unitel States.

This return date can be changed until sional career.

Anniversary Celebration of Brno, Czechoslovakia Prompts Trip

Wednesday, January 6, 1993—VESTNIK/11

Usually, about 30 students from all over the world enter SMU each year.

They usually receive a stipend for living expenses. They must work at least 15 hours/week in jobs assigned by the Division of Music. Further, they receive a tuition award based on the basis of performance level and instrumental needs of the Meadows School of the Arts.

Our five musicians from CSR, extremely talented, are finishing their second year at SMU. Sometimes, it happens, that momentarily money is not available for new students. That was the case of the three new students selected from Czechoslovakia who should have come to SMU in January, 1993. Due to the slow response of the Czech lodges and Sokol Society in collecting monetary support for these students, SMU had to withdraw the offer of support even though SMU wanted to match the donation from the Sister Cities program.

As much as we have to cope with disappointments in our lives, these young talented artists look to the USA and to the opportunity to study here in Dallas— at SMU-with unparalleled emotions.

Shall we disappoint them? What about each of us giving $5.00 individually?

We could get together a substantial amount—at least enough to pay air-fare from Prague to Dallas and for the return flight.

Music and its art provides for all of us an emotional outlet, stability and a gift we can treasure forever. No body can take from you the thrill of music pene-

trating your heart and soul. With music (and you all know Czech music) we become rich. Donate from the heart.

Your check for Czechs.

Sometime in the near future we may also be asked to help with some of the medical students who would like to come and learn more of our newer medical advancements.

—SPJST-

Kontinental Presents Travel Opportunities

Klub

The year 1993 presents a rare opportunity for Czechs and Moravians alike— on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean— since it is the 700th year of existence for Lichnov and many of the smaller villages which are associated with this beautiful area nestled in the Beskydy Mountains.

Several publications have already been issued and are circulating in Texas among those interested in genealogy.

One, at least, specifically expresses a desire to make as many contacts with families whose ancestors emigrated to Texas and other parts of the U.S. as possible, and issues an invitation for those descendants to return to join in celebrating the anniversary among their cousins in the "motherland." MUDr. Josef Sim-

icek of Lichnov is also interested in acquiring some documents (copies) about the first emigrants and their beginnings in America. They are especially interested in pictures for an exhibition.

Dr. Simicek's booklet lists several families from the Lichnov Village: Baca, Dobecka, Drozd, Fojtik, Holub, v/ Hrnctr, Hubenak, Jrek, Kasp6rek, Kubena, Kubicek, Kucera, Kutac, Pave, Punejvovsky, Rek, Stos, Tichaysky, Tobias, and Veselka. From Bordovice Village, he lists: Babinec Baca, Dory/ nak, Ermis, Franta, Gajdusek, Haluska, Holub, Hubenafk, Hutyra, Kasparek, Klimek, Klimicek, Konvicka, Krenek, Kucera, Kulak, Michna,„Polednilc, pray. sivka, Strnadel, Sykora, Simek, Spacek, 'gtelek, Ticha ysky, Veselka, and Zlinsky.

As always, Klub Kontinental will spend several days in the Lichnov, Borovice, and Frenstat area, providing interpreters and chauffeurs for those interested in making contact with relatives or doing genealogical research.

Rudy and Henrietta Klecka, with many years of experience in touring Czechoslovakia, and with their own relatives in this area, would welcome the opportunity to assist any interested parties from any of the above named families in traveling to Czechoslovakia this summer to join in this celebration and find relatives, or be reunited with them for this special event.

The Klecka's tour will also include Prague, Karlovy Vary, Roznov, Slusovice, Breclav, Brno (capital city of

Moravia), Munich, Germany, and for those interested in Option II, Florence and Rome before returning to Houston.

While in Germany, a side trip to the beautiful Garmisch recreational area will be included. The famous village of Oberramergau, where the Passion Play is held every ten years, will also be visited.

It is equally famous for its woodcarving craftsmen.

This year presents a unique opportunity for families rooted in the Lichnov, Frenstat, and Bordovice area to travel together and be welcomed royally by their ancestor' descendants in the land of their heritage. Members of the above families are heartily encouraged to play to travel together for a trip that you and your own descendants will never forget.

For more information, or copies of the itinerary of the June tour, please write Klub Kontinental, P.O. Box 28, East Bernard, Texas 77435-0028 or call (409) 335-4471 or (409) 335-4456. Or, plan to attend the February 21 reunion with those who have traveled with Rudy and Henrietta before, where slides and video of the latest tour will be shown, and you can "see for yourself"' the good times others have enjoyed with Klub Kontinental. The reunion social is scheduled for Sunday, February 21, 1993 in East Bernard at the Holy Cross Meeting Room at 1 p.m.

Sincerely, Henrietta Klecka —SPJST-

My Everyday Life In Prague

by Donna Moran (Editor's Note: In this issue, Donna Moran, an English and geography teacher, teaching living in Prague, shares with Vestnik reader,s her enlightening observations of this Czech city.

We would like to thank Sister Moran for her correspondence.)

I've been teaching English and U.S. geography at a high school in Prague since September 1 and thought that your readers might like to know that I've taught my students all about Texas—and the Czech communities there. I've shown them photos of the Susan family of Needville, standing waist-deep in cotton—and copies of Vestnik. (They were interested in the ads about dances and "Battles of the Band." The people here forgot how to dance when the communists came 45 years ago.

Living here has been an interesting experience. I've found that there are two Pragues—one for the tourists and another for the people who live and work here.

Prague for the tourists is Wenceslaus Square with shops filled with beautiful Bohemian glass and goods from all over the world—at tourist prices, too! It's Staramesto Nameste (Old Town Square), with the 500-year-old astronomical clock and a quartet of trumpeters in Medieval costumes, playing from the roof of Our Lady of Tyne Church. It's the fireworks over Prague Castle and the Vltava River for the opening of the Mozart Festival.

It's the Baroque style National Theatre and the awesome splendor of St. Vitus Cathedral, which could compare with Notre Dame in Paris. It's Mala Stranawinding Medieval cobblestone streets which were filmed for the movie "Amadeus. - It's the Charles Bridge—the best entertainment in town—with student

actors and puppeteers performing for building that is 150 years old—and under all seemed to be filled with such a variety coins in a hat. Thirty statues of saints reconstruction. There are nine flights of of things to buy. But after the novelty winding stone steps to go up and down— wore off, I found it was much like Slovaand heroes line each side of the bridge.

One day, I got off the tram as usual, a three floors. The teachers change room kia—with long lines, as most stores close few blocks from every period and at 6 p.m. on weekdays and at 12 noon on the students say Saturday. It's very time consuming to my school. I turned the corner put. I share a have to go from store to store to "chase small apartment down" whatever is in short supply. Right and for some in a Materska now, there is no salt in any of the grocery reason looked upward, instead skola (nursery stores. Salt comes from Slovakia—and school) with a either the Slovaks have cut off their salt of straight ahead. There, Czech teacher. or people have hoarded it.

We wash our before my eyes, Sometimes, I think that I've been here was a cowboy in clothes in the too long—and except for the language, the sky! bath tub on Sat- which I mostly don't understand, it's easy thought that I urday which is to forget I'm American. However, it was had been "brown water a bit of a shock to me last week, when I dwelling too day," as everyone went to the American Embassy to visit much on Texas else in the city is the library there. (I haven't read an and was seeing washing them, American newspaper for months!) things. When I too. The water is I walked in the door and immediately got to school, so rusty, nobody two armed Marine guards appeared on everyone drinks it here! each side of me. A big guy—who laughed at my Today is a looked like a Green Bay Packer—with an description of holiday, com- American flag on his vest came between the "cowboy in memorating the them. the sky." It was day when the "What do you want?" he demanded. really the statue Czechs and Slo"Where is the American library," I Prague Castle of Jan Zizka, a vaks formed their asked meekly.

15th century hero. He sits on his horse republic in 1918. The flags are out today, "Outside the building," he answered on top of the hill, but the trees hide the but there are no parades or celebrations. sternly, pointing his finger at the door I base of his statue!

It's more of a somber day, as the govern- just came through. Then he rattled on at Everyday life in Prague is not so easy, ment is now going through the process of me in Czech, ending with "Armor (Yes, so people look forward to weekends and separation and is deciding upon the mon- you understand?) holidays in their cottages in the country. etary system and the complications of "Anno!" I replied and marched back (Although no one could leave Czechoslo- dividing the country and citizens. into the street. I stood there, bewildered, vakia for many years, the government November 1st and 2nd are holidays, too. for a few minutes. He thought I was gave loans for "chateaus" and gardens in They are the "Days of the Dead," when Czech! Then a soft Texas voice behind the country.) Most people live in small people go back to their towns and vil- me asked, "You lost, lady?' I turned to apartments and walk long distances to lages and visit cemeteries to honor the see a repair man putting in a new plate trams, or to the over-crowded metro sub- dead. The weather is cold, damp and glass window. His truck had a sticker on way to get to and from work. I walk rainy—like London in the winter. „it—from Killeen. Texas. Maybe I wasn't about four miles a day on the hard conWhen I first came here—from lost after all! crete pavement and my school is in a Bratislava—I was thrilled that the shops That's my news from Prague.

12/VESTMK—Wednesday, January 6, 1993

Happy New Year from Prague These postcard paintings are by Joseph Lada, renowned Czech folklore artist.

Typically, his art portrays the histo-

THE FISH LADY

From the State Youth Director

ry of traditional village life in Bohemia and Moravia, in simpler times.

Contributed by Donna Moran Prague

THREE KINGS IN PROCESSION

Youth Department Sponsoring T-Shirt Design Contest Dear Youth Club Leaders and Members, Once again, the Youth Department is sponsoring a T-shirt contest for all youth club members.

The purpose of the contest is to create an artistic design for the 1993 camp Tshirts.

The theme for this year's T-shirts design contest will be "SPJST Youth Clubs—Building Bridges to a Better Tomorrow."

Carefully read the contest rules below—and good luck with your entry.

Rules 1. Entries are due January 31, 1993 2. All entries are to be original and created by the youth club members.

Youth Section Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club Activity Report CHRISTMAS SCENE IN A CZECH VILLAGE

Dear Members and Friends, The Youth Club meeting was held December 6 and we had fair attendance.

The Youth Club donated to the March of Dimes, to the Disabled Children's Workshop, and to the Fire Department.

We also worked on items for the rest home. We took all of the gifts to the rest home in West on December 20. The residents all enjoyed the gifts and were glad to see us.

The youth club members also distributed food and gifts to the older people.

After our meeting, the Youth Club had

3. All entries become the property of the SPJST. 4. Entries should be simple in design and easy to reproduce on a T-shirt.

5. Ask your youth leader for an official entry form.

6. Send your entry by January 31, to: SPJST YOUTH DEPARTMENT P.O. BOX 100 TEMPLE, TEXAS 76503 Judging Entries will be judged on: • Overall appearance and appeal.

• Creativity and originality.

• Ability to reproduce.

Prizes Grand Prize: Jam Box and his/her design on the camp T-shirt for 1993.

Runner up prizes: Four cameras (one for each age group).

All participants will receive a participation certificate and 20 merit points.

Fraternally, Joni Lange, State Youth Director —SPJSTfree bingo for everyone who came to our Christmas party. Everyone enjoyed the games and wanted to play more. We all had a lot of fun.

The lodge had a supper at 5 p.m., then we had a short program. Later, Santa Claus gave everyone fruit and candy bags. Then we exchanged gifts and enjoyed partying together.

I want to thank the Youth Club and Peggy for the nice gift that they gave me—and to everyone else who gave gifts.

Thank you very much.

The youth also sold raffle tickets for items as one of their projects.

We are going to do items for Valentine's Day this month.

Finally, do not forget that your entry for the t-shirt design contest should be in before January 31st.

Birthdays in December were celebrated by Raymond Joe Hromadka and Kevin Mach.

Fraternally, Willie Mae Schuetz, Youth Leader —SPJSTLodge 6 President Johnnie Krizan presents Kevin Dobecka with the 1992 Theresa Mae Dobecka Memorial Scholarship.

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Important Dates and Coming Events January 31—Deadline for Camp Tee-Shirt Designs February 13—Spring DYC Meeting, Home Office, 9 a.m.

March 15—Youth Leader Quarterly Reports Due March 19-21—Youth Leader's Workshop, Camp Lone Star, La Grange June 4-6-1993 L.I.T. Workshop, Camp Lone Star, La Grange ICE WAGON

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Oddil Dopisovatelit K nedivnemu timrti vlastenky Anny Kvapilove. ttyfdlinS, Elinek, posledni cast.

John J. Karas z Houstonu.

Vrat'me se nyni k vic jak padesati tisicimu norskemu mestu Drammen, ji2ne od Oslo, kde v blizskem okoli se nachazi Storsand se znamYm letnim taborem eeskYch exulantskYch deti, vybudovanYm vlastenkou Annou Kvapilovou. Tento letni tabor lei v krasne krajine; pobli2e tu, necelou pulhodinu od Oslo rychlikem, se nachazi nejvet gi norskY tunel (11 • kilometrii - 7 mil) vedouci horami do Drammen, kde tu a v okoli 2ila a dosud protidla, tada potinorovYch exulanta ze stare vlasti. Dosud 2ijici Osmaetyficatnici i pozdeigi uprchlici se pravidelne schazeji jak v Drammen, tak v Oslo, v hlavnim taste Norska.

V tihlednem taste Drammen 2ije od roku 1948 mCij dobrY pfitel, se kterYm jsem dodnes celou tu dlouhou dobu v pisemnem styku. Letos v pull eervna jsme se koneene shledali v Ceskoslovensku, kdy2 jsem ptijel za nim najmutYm autem do jeho rodne visky blizko Zelivu a eel-Vet-le keeice, mezi mesty Humpolcem a Pelhiimovem v Jihoqchodnich Cechach. Nage setkani po tolika letech bylo nezapomenutelne krasne; ztravil jsem tam s nim par dnu na chalupe, kde z jara, v late a na podzim hospodafi bratr meho kolegy se svou 2enoti, kteii jinak 2iji v Praze. Oba jsou velmi pfijemni a uptimni lide; bylo mi u nich velmi dobte. Zajel jsem s nimi do staroslavneho Zelivu dvouvelatYm kla g ternim chramem Narozeni Panny Marie a ptilehlYm klagterem. Pak jsme se podivali te2 na zname poutni misto Kteme gnik s historickYm kostelem Nejsvetej gi Trojice. Toto poutni misto v JihlayskYch vrgich se nachazi pobli2e silnice eislo 19, v pull testa mezi morayskYm mestem Jihlavou a eeskYm Pelhfimovem. Obe tato mista (2eliv a Kfeme g nik) jsem poznal poprve.

Kfemegnik vgak mi (a zajiste mnoh'm jinSrm etenatUm) pfibli2ila libezna povidka "Na krasne samote" zepsand vlastenecl4rm monsignorem Frant. B. Vankem, kterST tu pfisobil od roku 1891 iadu let. Zminend povidka byla vytigtena pfed par lety na pokraeovani v chicagskem t'deniku "Hlas Naroda." Co Zelivu se tSFee tak byl dle nekterSich pramemi odtud tak zvanSr "krvavY mnich" Jan ZelivskY, kterY vedl 30. eervence 1419 v Praze priwod pfi nem2 byli novomesati kongele vyhazeni z oken radnice a pobiti. Kral Vaciav IV by z toho Tanen mrtvici; touto neblahou udalosti (prvni defenestraci praIskou) zaealy husitske bode a valky, 1419-1434. Radikal Jan 7elivskY7 byl sfat umirnerimi Pra2any jig 9. bfezna 1422 na stejne radnici. -Obe historicka vista, Zeliv Ki-eme§nik, botfebujf pro svou dulelitost samostatne elanity.

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tabor kde mohly dostat opatrovani i astmaticke deti z Ceskoslovenska. Z Norsko-eeskoslovenskeho spolku se stala nadace (opet s CeskoslovenskonorskYm vedenim), ktera zarueuje dal gi existenci tabora ikdy2 pi.

Kvapilova pfed nedavnem z vedeni odegla a pienechala sve dilo mladgim.

Pani Anna Kvapilova byla aktivni elenkou SVU (Spoleenost ved a umeni) c:7-D zileastfiujic se evropsk'ch sjezdu teto organizace ye SvYcarsku. Byla te2 piitomna v lete tohoto roku 1992, necelY mesic pfed svou smrti -neuvetitelne sve2i, pina zajmu, stale s 4 laskav'm tismevem a dobr'm slovem -na SVU kongresu v Praze. Pi. A. Kvapilova byla za svou vynikajici humanitni praci odmenena norskou medajli za zasluhu, kterou ji pfipnul na g aty sam norskY kill Olaf V a v osvobozenem Ceskoslovensku ji udelil Rad T.G. Masaryka president republiky Vaclav Havle.

Tato vynikajici vlastenka zanechala po sobe dve sbirky basni (Mir 1947; Krajieek chleba 1975 - basne z nacistickeho Z'enskeho koncentraeniho tabora Rawensbrilcku v serii Vigilie Kfesfanske akademie v Rime), ale pfedev gim obraz dobre, laskave a obetave 2eny, ktera bez myglenky na vlastni pohodli, i v ) infernalnich podminkach nacistickeho koncentraku, po celY iivot rozdavala kolem sebe lasku. Ti, ktefi ji poznali, nikdy na ni nezapomenou.

Pi Anna Kvapilova se Calla velke oblibe v celem exilu, kter' neopomel alespoii par fadky vzpomenout narozenin teto vynikajici 2eny.

"Kanadske listy" vydavane v Toronte v Kanade napsaly 15. bfezna 1985 o pi.

Kvapilove tow: "Dne 15. bfezna se zvrAt do2iva v pilne praci -- 80 let pfedni socialni pracovnice na geho exilu, pani Anna Kvapilova. Pochazi z Vysokeho Chlumce v Sedlean v Cechach a za valky byla veznena Nemci spoilt s dr. prostfedi Wide dues je v Norsku a Miladou Horakovou. K jubileu ji Svedsku nekolik na gich krajanil, ktefi gratulujeme!" se pak pfi prvni pfilelitosti vratili do Post Scriptum.

Skandinavie na celY 2ivot.

Letos pfed 80 lety zaeal existovat nag V roce 1951 se podafilo Norsko -Ceskoslovenskemu spolku zakoupit SPJST Vestnik. Prvni spolkove zpravy vhodnY pozemek v Storsandu nedaleko tiskla vgak jig v roce 1897-98 Slovanska mesta Drammen, a tam byl vybudovan Jednota. Pak tiskl zpravy nageho letni tabor, kam2 po terrier . 40 let spolku v roce 1898 HospodafskY Obpfichazely Ceske i slovenske deti takika zor a od roku 1899 do roku 1912 tiskl ze vgech zapadoevropskYch statu aby zpravy nal Jednoty Obzor.

Od roku 1912 dodnes se zpravy nagi se poznaly, zlep g ily sviaj matefskY Slovanske podpurne jednoty statu Texjazyk a poladne se zrekreovaly.

Ve Storsandu tehdy takfka cela asu neboli SPJST nazYvaji "Vestnik, ddr2ba a dal gi price kolem tabora byla kterY byl dlouhou fadu let ti gten tiskarkonana krajanskou svepomoci nou Hospodafe. Nyni je Vestnik tigte'n bezplatne tu pracujicich dobrovolnikii firmou Hill County Press Inc. v ziskany pfikladem a entuziasmem pani Hillsboro, severne od mesta Waco.

Tak tedy Mnogaja ljeta mil' Kvapilove. Timto zpusobem proglo pfes Storsand nekolik stovek nagich Vestniku, k tve osumdesatce! Tuto exulantskYch deti, ktere tu poznaly gratulaci Ci piani zejmena vgak Ceske a slovenske hry a pisne, nagi potfebuje Ceska east tohoto tYdeniku, ktera posiedn1 dobou ma jen jeden list! vzajemnost a ovzdu§1.

Po padu komunismu kdy2 se exilu Je mi z toho smutne u srdce jeliko2 znovu otevfelo Ceskoslovensko a kdyy2 jsem se v roce 1967 piestehoval z Chicaga do Houstonu Ceska Cast naginel prestali mit o Storsand zajem, e'stniku mega 10 stran. Sdcinrne tuto jelikoZ' deti ted' mohiy b't posflany na 2alostnou situaci psanim Cesk'ch prazniny do stare vlasti, neunavna na Kvapilova navazala kontaZt s Clainkt1 a opravdovou aktivitou v domovem a s pornoci pani Olgy, nakm etnickem tlsiii zachovat eeske man2elky CE:777. presdenta Vaciava dedictvf v Texasu.

John J. Karas z Houstonu.

Storsand na Havla

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Kdy2 jsem ted' v jihovYchodnich Cechach tak vas , etenafi zavedu z Pelhtimova silnici eislo 34 smerem na jihozapad k Jindfichovu Hradci; v polovine cesty mezi temito dvema mesty se nachazi historicke mesto Kamenice nad Lipou, kde ted' 2ije knez Ladislav Dana, jet pfisobil &l ye v Texasu, naposledy ve Freeportu.

Navgtivil jsem ho v jeho novern pusobi gti behem meho zajezdu do stare vlasti v prosinci roku 1991. Bylo tam zima jako na Sibiti, v karburatoru mi pies noc zamrzl benzin. Letos v pub Cervna, vracejic se z nav gtevy metro kolegy z Norska, jsem dekana Dana nezastihl doma. Pozdeji jsem se dovedel, 2e byl v tu dobu ye Vlagimi v nemocnici.

Podivejme se nyni do Storsandu v Norsku. Tu, jak jig na zaeatku tohoto elanku zmineno, zalo2ila pi. Anna Kvapilova s pomoci starch a novYch znamYch Norsko Ceskosiovensk podp ° rnY spolek. Toto sdru2eni organisovalo z poeatku die starch norskYch tradic prazdninove pobyty :,'. esk T ch a slovenskYch deti z uprchlickYch taborU v norskich rodinach. NaSe exiin deti tu nejen dostavaiy pdadne jidlo, ale -- pies 'ernne rodinne jazykove te2kosti

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alphabet are patterned on the Latin alphabet which has been expanded by the use of diacritical marks, called earka, krou2ek a hkek to create additional sounds.

Learn Czech With Us 79th lesson.

Object Constructions. To Get. Observe the verbs and the case of their nouns:

Matka se ani chvili nehnula (to move) od nemocneho ditete. Jeden navrh se ail (to differ) od druheho jen v detailech. Otec pohrozil (to threaten) synovi pftsnYm trestem (severe punishment). Za minulou sobotu a nedeli dodo ye Trieste k osmdesciti dopravnim nehoddm (to take place-road accident).

Je to dobrY tenista, ale chybi mu rychlost (wants, needs speed). Skodu (damage), kterou jsme yam zpitsobili, samozfejme nahraame (compensate).

Kdy2 pfipravujete pilaf, m62ete skopove maso (mutton) nahradit hovezim (substitute, replace). Ueitel ndm neustale pfipomInal nak povinnosti (to remind). Uspane hokejisty vitala pi navratu cela Praha. Zaci pfekvapili ueitele neobvyklou otdzkou.

Sportovec se zitra pokus1 o rekord.

Nebudu vas pripravovat o eas (to deprive). Musime babieku na tu smutnou zprdvu pflpravit. Vy jste ndm pf-ipravil pfekvapent! Poklcidali jsme ho omylem za cizince (to take for).

Babieka se na me zlobl pro ten malY 'Zen (joke). Karel se se svYmi kamarddy o vs'echno poctive rozdelil (to divide).

JeS'te nevim, jak budu ten matematickY problem Petit (to solve). Z eeho se vyrdbf 2elezo? (is made) V§echny deti si chtely na §reficitko alespori sdhnout (to touch). Star Y elovek se unavene opPel o zdbradll (to lean against - the railing).

Ja vdm dokcit'u opak (to prove - the opposite). Jeho dedeek umfel na nejakou tropickou nemoc. Nemohu s jeho ndzory souhlasit. Nadgeni vladlo celym mestem (enthusiasm - to fule, control).

Some phrases with the verb to get.

Dostal jsem chut' na zmrzlinu. — I feel like having ice-cream. Dostal strach a utekl. — He became afraid and fled.

Za celY veer se nedostal k slovu. — She didn't let him speak for the whole evening. Dostal za vyueenou. — They taught/gave him a lesson. Dostalo se na vgechny. — There was enough left for everybody. Dostal jsem chiipku. — I got (caught) flu. Auto dostalo smyk.

— The car skidded. Kdy2 dostal zlost, celY zrudl. — When he became angry, he turned red. Chlapec doma dostal. — The boy was punished at home. Dostali jsme se do UzkYch. — We are in a fix.

Dostali jsme se do pane ka§e. — We've got in a pretty mess. Dostali jsme se z blata do lou2e. — We've got out of the frying pan into the fire. Ja se tomu muslin dostat na kloub. — I must get at the root of it. A2 dostaneg rozum, potom pfijd', domluvime se. — Come, when you become sensible.

Dostali se k moci. — They came to power. V diskusi jsme se dostali na zajimave tema. — In discussion we came to speak about an interesting theme. Byl te2ce nemocnY, ale u2 se z toho dostal. — He was seriously ill, but he has already recovered. Poekej, ty dostaneg l— You'll catch it from me!

Dostal ko§em.— He got the mitten (was rejected).

JAN HOLUB

Ueme se Cesky Let Us Study Czech Lekce prvnI— Lesson No. 1 We feel that we progressed rather far in last year's 32 Czech lessons. We hope these lessons are of great benefit to our readers. Of course, nothing is worth learning unless we put what we learn into practice. With this lesson, we are starting our series all over again.

For those of you interested, clip these lessons and keep a handy file of them for quick reference. — Editor.

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eski abeceda— The Czech alphabet.

The Czech language has one of the most phonetic alphabets of all in the Indo-European languages of the world. There are thirty-one characters plus q, x and w which are used only in foreign words. The letters of the Czech

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The following is a list of the Czech letters that represent separate sounds in the language: Letter— Approximate Pronunciation in English. a— a as in father, short sound a— a as in father, long sound b— as in ball c— ts as in cats ch as in church d— d as in dog d'— d as in dew (pronounced "dyoo") not "do" (diphthong) e— e as in let 6— as in led 6— 6= ye as in yes f— f as in fat g— g as in good h— h as in hat ch— No English equivalent: ch as in German machen, Bach. Pronounced neither h nor k, but between the two. i— y as in money f as in gasoline j— y as in yet k— k as in kitty 1— 1 as in melon m— m as in man n as in nap it— ft as in canyon o— o as in omit 6— 6 as in bowl p— p as in cap q— Found only in foreign words: Pronounced in Czech like kv r— Rolled r somewhat like Span. r f— No English equivalent (Sound

similar to azure.) s— s as in sand sh as in shot t— t as in utmost t'— t' as in tube (pronounced tyoob) (diphthong) u— u as in boot ft— 6 as in rude v— v as in vice w— Found in foreign words only: pronounced like v x— Found in foreign words only: sometimes replaced by ks y— y as in money Y— ee as in beet z— z as in zoo 2— 2 as in azure Get your friends or parents to help you with the pronunciation. Do them together. Clip and save each lesson, and compile them into notebook form, if you desire. Set aside a regular time each week for the study of these lessons. Read the following poem together, and see if you can translate it.

The sounds given in English words are only approximations. In the next lesson the Czech alphabet will be used in Czech words with approximate pronunciation given in English.

Na poll Je jaro. Zito se zelend.

Lide vyjeli do poll_ Po velikem lanu huei motory.

Vldeejf pole. Seji oyes.

Do vaera osejf celY Ian. Traktor jede do poli. Ord na poll.

Ord, vld6f, seje, sae, svd21.

(What new words do you see above?

Find out their meaning.)

—SPJST-

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Roznov is sister city to Caldwell and Lichnov is celebrating its 700 anniversary.

Many immigrants to Texas came from these regions.

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September 1993 Fall Tour to Czechoslovakia Interested travelers attend the "Reunion Social" on Sunday, February 21, 1993 in East Bernard at the Holy Cross Meeting Room at 1 p.m. Slides and video of '92 tours and '93 June/September tours discussed. All welcome!

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Rudy and Henrietta Klecka, P.O. Box 28, East Bernard, Texas 77435-0028

Wednesday, January 6, 1993—VESTNiK/15

LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI/SOKOL HALL

SPJST CALENDAR

(Hall location: 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Phone: (512) 852-9042. Public invited. SPJST lodge meetings are held at 2 p.m. on the third Sunday of every month, unless notified otherwise.) ***

FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY

LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, Jan. Friday, Jan. Friday, Jan. Friday, Jan.

8—Social night, 7 p.m.

15—Social night, 7 p.m.

22—Social night, 7 p.m.

29—Social night, 7 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK (Local lodge meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.; Youth Club meetings are at 6:30 p.m.) ***

LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Saturday, Jan. 9—To be Announced Saturday, Jan. 16—Lost Wolf Saturday, Jan. 23—OPEN Saturday, Jan. 30—Texas Unlimited Saturday, Feb. 6—People's Choice Saturday, Feb. 13—Texas Unlimited Saturday, February 20—Lost Wolf

day of the month at 4 p.m. The Youth Club meets at 5 p.m.)

LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE LODGE NO. 32, VICTORIA Sat. Feb. 13—Monthly meeting, Citizens National Bank, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 14—Polka-Waltz Fest at the Inez Community Center. ***

LODGE NO. 35, ELK Saturday, Jan. 9—Cherokee Rose Sunday, Jan. 10—Lodge Meeting; 3 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 16—Sons of the Desert Saturday, Jan. 23—Billy Ray & Heart of the Night Saturday, Jan. 30—Cherokee Rose Sunday, March 14—R.V.O.S. Lodge 50 Meeting at 2:30 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN

LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS

(Local lodge meetings are held the last Sunday of every month at 4 p.m. at the lodge home.)

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LODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR (Local lodge meetings are held on the first Sunday of every month at 2 p.m. Youth meetings are also on the first Sunday of every month at 3 p.m.) ***

LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Sunday, Jan. 10—Central Texas Sounds ; 3-7 p.m. ($4.50 per person).

Saturday, Jan. 16—King of Swing; 8-12 p.m. ($4.50 per person).

Sunday, Jan. 24—Battle Dance ($5 per person); 2-7 p.m. Limited Edition and Lee Roy Matocha.

Sunday, Jan. 31—Bobby Jones Czech Band; 3-7 p.m. ($4.50 per person).

Sunday, Feb. 14—Battle Dance ($5 per person); 2-7 p.m. New Edition and Donnie Vavra.

Saturday, Feb. 20—King of Swing; 8-12 p.m. ($4.50 per person).

Sunday, Feb. 21—Jodie Mikula; 3-7 p.m. ($4.50 per person).

Sunday, Feb. 28—Leroy Rybak; 3-7 p.m. ($4.50 per person).

Most of our Saturday night dances are held from 8:30 until 12:30.) ***

LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Saturday, Jan. 9—Firecreek (Lawson-Gunn Wedding Dance); 8:30-12:30.

Monday, Jan. 11—January Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 17—Private 50th Wedding Anniversary Party. ***

LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS (Local lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. , The Youth Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. For reservations or hall rentals, call Alicia Honza at (214) 875-8359 or Linda Trojacek at (214) 875-6321.)

Saturday, Jan. 16—DANCE: Music by Loaded Gun. ***

LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR (Adult lodge meetings are every second Sun-

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(Local lodge meetings are held the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. For hall rental and dance information, call Audrey McCall at (817) 593-2321.)

(Game night every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP1-74615-1395-8; AL-00061-9887-0)

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LODGE NO. 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE (Games every Monday night at 7:30 p.m.; Games License No. 3000-72-8240-0). ***

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Saturday, Jan. 9—Tarok Tournament Saturday, Jan. 9—NO DANCE Sunday, Jan. 10—BATTLE DANCE: Vrazel Polka Band and Leo Majek Orchestra; 2-7 p.m.

Admission: $5 per person. No hall passes.

Friday, Jan. 15—Family Night Saturday, Jan. 16—Jerry Haisler & Melody Five Monday, Jan. 18—Board Meeting.

Saturday, Jan. 23—Leroy Rybak Swinging Orchestra Saturday, Jan. 30—The Texans (C&W) Saturday, Feb. 6—King of Swing, (C&W) Saturday, Feb. 13—Fritz Hodde & the Fabulous Six Saturday, Feb. 20—Jerry Haisler & Melody Five Saturday, Feb. 27—Lee Roy Matocha Orchestra (All Saturday dances are from 8-12.) ***

LODGE NO. 49, ROWENA Wednesday, Feb. 3—Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m.

(Every third Friday of the month is Game Night.) ***

Sunday, Jan. 17—January lodge meeting; 12 noon. Baked and fried chicken dinner. Business meeting at 1 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON

Friday, Jan. 8—January lodge meeting; 7 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON (Games every Thursday; Early Bird Special at 7:15 p.m.; Regular Games at 7:45 p.m.

License No. 3-00-621-2077-41001).

Saturday, Jan. 9—Eddie Skeets from Iowa.

Big band music. DRESS CODE. $10 per person.

Saturday, Jan. 16—Sammy Jensen from Minnesota. Big band music. DRESS CODE. $8.50 per person.

Saturday, Jan. 23—Vrazels (Polka time). $6 per person.

Saturday, Jan. 30—Tony Barron. Big band music from Indiana. DRESS CODE. $10 per person. ***

LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Saturday, Jan. 24—Mynarcik Polka Band, 37 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 13 —"Valentine Dance" from 8-12 p.m. Music by the Sulak Brothers (The Stardust Ballroom presents ballroom dancing every Friday, 9-12:30; DRESS CODE; 642-1361. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., or as otherwise specified. Ladies Circle meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m.)

Saturday, Jan. 9—Eighty Proof Saturday, Jan. 16—Crossfire Saturday, Jan. 23—Treadin' Water Saturday, Jan. 30—Mountain Creek (All Saturday night dances are from 8:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. Lodge membership monthly meetings are the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. Trustees' meetings are on the same dates at 6:30 p.m.) ***

LODGE NO. 183, ARLINGTON Public dance ever first Saturday of the month through December; music by Buddie Hrabal and Memory Lane (C &W). All dances are 8:30-12:30. Address: 3100 Pleasant Valley Lane, Arlington; Phone (817) 465-8538, (817) 274-3837, or (214) 263-5915.) ***

LODGE NO. 186, CALDWELL (Lodge meetings are on the second Tuesday of every mont at 6 p.m.; Social games are at 7:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-74-20733095-41002). ***

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LODGE NO. 187, ROUND ROCK

LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS

Friday, Jan. 8—Debonaires Saturday, Jan. 9—O.M. Brown/Rowdy Cowboys Friday, Jan. 15—Lonesome Dove Saturday, Jan. 16—Peoples Choice Friday, Jan. 22—O.M. Brown Saturday, Jan 23—Debonaires Friday, Jan. 29—Leather and Lace Saturday, Jan. 30 — SAMMY ALLRED/ GEEZINSLAWS Friday, Feb. 5—People's Choice Saturday, Feb. 6—Lonesome Dove Friday, Feb. 12—Debonaires Saturday, Feb. 13—O.M. Brown/Rowdy Cowboys Friday, Feb. 19—Lonesome Dove Saturday, Feb. 20—Peoples Choice Friday, Feb. 26—O.M. Brown/Rowdy Cowboys Saturday, Feb. 27—Debonaires

(Lodge 130 monthly meetings will be held on the third Monday of the month in the Youth Room of Lodge 84, 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas.) ***

LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Sunday, Jan. 10—Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

(Hall rentals for wedding or party, call (713) 862-6291 after 4 p.m.) ***

LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH Sunday, Jan. 10—Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m. ***

Saturday, Jan. 9—Cuttin' Loose.

Saturday, Jan. 16—Billy Roy & Heart of the Night Saturday, Jan. 23—Dakota Saturday, Jan. 30—Straight from the Heart Saturday, Feb. 6—Jerry Haisler & the Melody Five Saturday, Feb. 13—Sidekick Saturday, Feb. 20—Billy Roy & Heart of the Night Saturday, Feb. 27—Private Wedding

Thursday, March 4—Quarterly Meeting, 11:45 a.m. at the Jourdanton Civic Center.

(Lodge business meetings are held on the first Sunday of each month at 5:30 p.m.

Game nights are every Thursday from 7-10 p.m. Permit No. 1-75-1052324-8. Kitchen will be open.)

Friday, Jan. 8—Leather and Lace Saturday, Jan. 9—Backroads Saturday, Jan. 16—Firecreek Saturday, Jan. 23—To Be Announced Saturday, Jan. 30—Reckless Friday, Feb. 5—Debonaires Saturday, Feb. 6—Backroads Friday, Feb 12—Leather and Lace Saturday, Feb. 13—To Be Announced Saturday, Feb. 20—Firecreek Saturday, Feb. 27—To Be Announced

LODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE

LODGE NO. 161, JOURDANTON

LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY

(Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of each month; social at 6:30 p.m.; Youth Club meeting at 6:30 p.m.; Trustees' meeting at 7 paa.; Business meeting at 7:30 p.m.)

(Lodge meets second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Warrenton store; social hour and meal follows. The meat is furnished and members bring side dishes.)

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LODGE NO. 66, WACO

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LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY

(Private party room available. For more information, call Albert at 255-8157.) ***

LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Saturday, Jan. 9—River Road Boys (C&W) Saturday, Jan. 16—The Taste of Texas (C&W) Saturday, Jan. 23—South Texas Crystals (C&W) Saturday, Jan. 30—Little Bit of Texas (C&W) (Executive members and Board of Trustees meet every second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. Regular lodge meetings are on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:30 pail.) ***

(Game times: Sunday, 2 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; lodge monthly meetings on the first Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m.) ***

LODGE NO. 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY Wednesday, Jan. 6—Lodge Meeting; 6:30 p.m. at Eddy City Hall.

—SPJST-

16/VESTNiK—Wednesday, January 6, 1993

Being big didn't save the dinosaur

Apparently, some insurance companies assume bigness will be the key to their survival.

In our opinion, that's a faulty assumption.

Witness the dinosaur. Being big didn't save him. In fact, it probably hastened his demise.

For the dinosaur grew too large for his limited brain. As a result, signals took too long to get from one part of the body t another. In the end, he simply couldn't respond quickly enough to change.

The real issue — then and now — is flexibility. Adapting to a changing, often confusing, environment.

CHINK FRATERNAL LII SPJST

Slavonic Benevolent Omer (SPJST) of the State of Texas P.O. Box 100, 520 North Main Temple, TX 76503 Phone: AC (817) 773-1575