Vestnik 1993 02 10

"CHANGING TO MEET THE CHANGING NEEDS OF FRATERNALISTS"

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

ESTNIK

SPJST Herald

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 February 10, 1993 ISSN-07458800 VOLUME 81 NUMBER 6

SPJST Announces 50 Year Members 399 members to achieve membership landmark in 1993 The Supreme Lodge encourages all SPJST members to help us honor those members who purchased their first policy with the SPJST in 1943. Although some of the members that we will be recognizing in 1993 may have purchased their policies prior to 1943, their juvenile policies were not recorded when the computer was installed in the early 1980s.

An asterisk beside a names indicates that individual has already received a 50year pin. Those names which are accompanied by a year in parentheses

indicates the year in which those individuals became members.

Over the past 50 years, a lot of things have changed. The members which we have listed have experienced World War II, the assassination of President Kennedy and the turbulent years of the 1960s. They have witnessed the advent of the computer age and the evolution of high technology. And, through it all, they have given their support and loyalty to the Society.

These members are parents, grandpar-

ents, brothers, sisters and children. You are probably related to at least one of them! If you are—or if you find one of your friends on the list—go up to them and say, "Congratulations."

Local lodges are also being requested to honor these members in whatever way they can. There are many ways to honor, recognize, and thank these individuals for their longstanding membership in the SPJST. Use your imagination and see what ideas you can come up with to say, "Thanks, we appreciate you!"

Howard Les ikar, Supreme Lodge President —SPJST-

SPJST 50-Year Members "Class of 93"

Miller faYnily for the "rocky Things are rocky these days for the Jay Miller family of Lafayette, Indiana.

Jay, a geologist at Purdue University in Indiana, is one of 20 international scientists, has been out on a ship about 200 miles west of the Galapagos Islands, near the equator, drilling through the neverbefore-seen earth's mantle.

Jay, along with wife, Angie and daughter, Erin, are all transplanted members of SPJST Lodge No, 183, Arlington.

Angie's parents are Leon and Angeline Stiborek of Grand Prairie. Jay's folks are Robert and Charlene Miller of Spencer, Indiana.

Brother Jay, who received his Ph.D. in geology from Purdue in November, 1992, hopes that his two-month expedition will be a history-making assignment.

Unlike most ocean drilling teams, Jay and the crew aboard the ship JOIDES Resolution aren't drilling for oil. Instead, they hope to return with a gold mine of new information about the Earth's structure.

This voyage is a mission of the Ocean Drilling Program, a project organized by Texas A&M University that started in the mid-1960s as the Joint Oceanographic Institutions for Deep Earth Sampling (JOIDES) Early missions of the project dated samples of the ocean-floor sediments and helped prove the concept of ocean-floor spreading. Ocean-floor spreading is fundamental to the theory that the Earth's crust is made up of a collection of plates that are in constant motion, colliding with one another, causing earthquakes and forming mountain ranges.

The current drilling project targets a fault line called the East Pacific Rise, which is believed to be a spreading center of the Pacific Ocean floor.

Remember, the Vestnik is your communication vehicle. Please plan to put an article and photographs in the Vestnik about your 50-year pin presentations and members. If you need any assistance, please give us a call at 1 (800) 72-SPJST. Fr emally,

DISTRICT ONE

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Franklin J. Brinkman Stonewall E. Brinkman Adolph A. Hajovsky, Jr. Lydia Mae Luksa Christine Lydia Muzny Norman Jean Ross Helen Telg Henry A. Valigura Milady M. Valigura

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Woodrow Glen Chervenka

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Byron Herman Balke Dennis Elmo Chemosky Shirley Ann Cmajdalka Katie Fick Lee Roy Fick Lydia Vlasta Francisco Selma Franke Eugene Kaase Wal Jean Janecek Osie Ola Lock Joyce A. Norwood Ottilie A. Sisa Joseph B. Sisa, Jr. Allen J. Stepan Clarence B. Stepan Delvin J. Syptak Willie Winkelmann, Jr.

Name Sydonia Rosali Benton Jerry John Slavik Ella Millie Jakubik Richard Paul Kovar 14

Hermina L. Vavra

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Bessie Mae Beseda Peggy Blazek Brinkman Jerry John Dusek Clarice Bernice George Rosalie Haisler Evelyn M. Henry Effie Mae Howell Bohus B. Hyvl Raymond Joe Marek Raymond Lee Paul Frank Milton Surovik Esther Ann Zavodny

Jay, Angie and Erin Miller Brother Jay, who has traveled as far as Finland, Iceland and Pakistan to study the Earth's crust, believes this trip could be the most exciting study of his career.

"For someone who does what I do, if I'd had the choice to go on any leg of this project, this is the one I'd have wanted to be on," he says.

In the meantime, while Jay is away, Sister Angie is working as a night editor for a newspaper chain in West Lafayette, Indiana and taking care of daughter Erin.

"When they are together, both Angie and Jay love to play Taroks," says Angie's mother, Sister Angeline Stiborek. "In fact, when we were with them last August, we had a three table tournament.

They had taught their friends to play.

"We all called it the First Indiana Tarok Tournament.

"The excitement and fun was there— just like all of the tournaments here in Texas," says Sister Stiborek.

—SPJST-

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Jettie E. Fendley

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Jo Jo Patranella Raymond F. Regmund

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Erna E. Girndt Bernice R. Kovalcik Elsie Kulhanek John Clint Orsak Sidney J. Rutta Emory Jean Willis

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Elgia Elvin Florianic Emil Pesek Hattie Matilda Mikulec Franklin John Shenkir Charlie Zikes

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Ethel E. Cloudt

141

Etheleen T. Jan Wilmer John Maresh Olinda R. McLain

DISTRICT TWO

Lodge No. Name 15

Bennie Vybiral

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Charlie Mogonye, Jr. Anton Rud Cadan Marilyn Dees Melvin Dusek Frank S. Machacek Henry V. Marek Edgar L. Mokry Lillian Remmert Robert A. Rozacky Helen Volney (Continued on page three)

2/VESTNIK-Wednesday, February 10, 1993

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

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Take Time to Make Time "Lettuce" Enjoy Valentine's Day I don't know what it's like in grade school nowadays, but I remember growing up and every year, about now, we would have a Valentine's Day party at school. It was a lot of fun. We'd come to school in the morning with our "Valentine box" in one hand and a stack of cards in the other After lunch we "mailed" the cards by depositing them in the appropriate boxes. Then, finally, at around 2 o'clock, the room mothers would arrive with the punch and cookies and we would have our partyand open our mail.

Every card had to be closely examined and interpreted very carefully. It stood to reason that the bigger the card, the more the person who sent it liked you. The wording was also very important. One Valentine that I received in the third grade still stands out in my memory.

It pictured two heads of lettuce smiling at each other. One head was saying to the other, "Lettuce be Valentines." Considering it came from one of the cutest girls in the class, it made my day.

Times change. People change. But do we really change that much? What really seems to change is the amount of time-or the lack of time-that we, as adults, have to devote to special occasions-like Valentine's Day. This year, this special day falls on a Sunday. What better time to get together with your loved ones and let them know you care?

For those of you who are still keen on the idea of attending Valentine's Day parties, take note. Several of our lodges and youth clubs will be hosting special events this weekend. For a complete listing of activities taking place in your area, please refer to the Entertainment Calendar on page 15 of this issue. *** Next Monday is Presidents' Day Next Monday, February 15th, is Presidents' Day and our nation will pay tribute to all of those individuals who have held this powerful office.

When our founding fathers met to design the government of our fledgling nation, they had a hard time shaping the Presidency. They struggled to find a balance between an office powerful enough to provide unified leadership but not so strong that the president could use the office to become a dictator.

Today, the office of President of the United States is generally regarded as the most powerful elected position in the world. The president's power is great and he can order a wide range of policies to be carried out-especially when dealing with foreign affairs or defense issues.

From George Washington to Bill Clinton, our presidents have demonstrated their willingness and a capacity to provide our national government with direction. We may not always agree with their decisions, but that's okay.

The United States, like our Society, is a democracy and sometimes we may find it necessary to question authority in order to right wrongs and achieve common ground. No, we may not always agree with the president; still, as a free and decent people, we should not find it difficult to muster some sense of appreciation for those dedicated public servants, who, throughout the course of our nation's history, have accepted the awesome burden and responsibility of the Presidency.

Members planning to conduct business with the Home Office, please take note that the building will be closed on Monday, February 15, in observance of Presidents' Day. *** Update on Quick-Start II This past week, state field representatives met at the Home Office for final briefings on the Quick-Start II fraternal insurance training program.

As you may know, more than one hundred of our sales representatives have enrolled in the 40-hour sales and marketing course. In order to make the instruction more meaningful for the participants, a number of personal instruction classes have been scheduled.

Within the next few days everyone who has enrolled in the course will be receiving a call from one of field representatives with information on class schedules and learning materials. *** Publication Committee to Meet The Publication Committee will hold its regular annual meeting on Saturday, April 3, in Temple at the Home Office.

The purpose of the annual meeting is mostly for the purpose of making plans and recommendations for improving of the quality of the Vestnik.

Following the publication of last week's issue, you may have noticed an improvement in the typeface used in the Vestnik. Thanks to your suggestions, the typeface has been adjusted to make it appear "darker" and thus, easier to read.

While on this subject, let me remind members of the Society to mail any suggestion pertaining to the Vestnik either to the Publication Committee or directly to me. Members of the publication committee and their addresses are listed in the column to the left of the editor's column. As always, your suggestions and criticisms will be appreciated.

"Times change.

People change.

But, do we really change that much?"

Wednesday, February 10, 1993—VESTIOK/3

Mother of Scholarship Recipient Expresses Thanks to Society We recently received a very nice note goods, to placement at the retailer. In from the mother of a scholarship recipi- addition, once the product gets to the ent. Since the response to the scholar- retailer, she also works to ensure that it ship drive was so incredible, we thought sells by planning promotions and assistthat those who contribute to the scholar- ing in the development of advertising." ship funds through Memorials, the Pen- Barbara continues, saying that, nies Drive or in whatever way, would "Melissa enjoys the corporate world. like to "listen in" and see some of the Her SPJST scholarship helped finance effects that their contributions have had her education which enabled her to pursue a successful career." on scholarship winners.

Melissa is currently enrolled in night The letter was from Barbara Fowler, whose daughter is Melissa Fowler, a class at the American University in Washington, D.C. She is studying the 1985 SPJST scholarship recipient.

Barbara states, ". . . I am happy to Fundamentals of U.S. International Ecoreport that (Melissa) has been very suc- nomic Policy. cessful since she earned her BBA with Melissa's parents are S. M. (Mike) Honors in Marketing and a BS with Fowler and Barbara Fowler of Houston, Honors in Home Economics at the Uni- Texas. She is the granddaughter of Frank (deceased) and Margaret Bohac. versity of Texas.

"Melissa has been with Cover Girl Melissa and her family are all members Cosmetics for five-and-a-half years. She of Lodge 88, Houston. was in the Sales Department in the Dal- We would like to thank Barbara for las area before being promoted to the sending us this update on Melissa. It is Marketing Department as an Assistant encouraging to know that each and every Brand Manager in the Baltimore area contribution can help make the differCorporate Office. Acting as a project ence in a young member's life. To leader of cross-function teams, consist- Melissa, we send our regards, and wish ing of members from Finance, Manufac- her much continued success.

Fraternally, turing, Engineering, Product Supply, Advertising and Research and Development Departments, she develops and introduces new cosmetic products to the oward shikar market.

Supreme Lodge President "Melissa's job entails all that it takes —SPJSTto go from product concept to finished

From the President's Office SPJST 50-Year Members "Class of 93" (Continued from page one)

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Family Fun and mportant SPJST Dates Feb. 13

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

Feb. 14

Polka-Waltz Fest, Lodge 32, Victoria (Inez Comunity Center)

Feb. 20

State Tarok Tournament, Lodge 66, Waco—Linden Hall.

March 6

State "Straight" Domino Tournament, Lodge 47, Seaton—Star Hall.

March 13

Lodge Officers' Workshop, Lodge 177, Academy.

March 14

District Five Spring Meeting, Lodge 88, Houston.

March 15

Youth Leader Quarterly Reports due.

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March 19-21 1993 Youth Leaders' Workshop, Camp Lone Star, La Grange.

March 27

State "42" Tournament, Lodge 15, Buckholts.

March 28

District Two Spring Meeting, Lodge 80, Holland.

April 17

State Horseshoe Tournament, Lodge 17, New Tabor.

April 18

District One Spring Meeting, Lodge 9, Snook.

April 18

District Four Spring Meeting, Lodge 157, Lubbock.

April 18

District Six Spring Meeting, Lodge 30, Taiton.

April 25

District Three Spring Meeting, Lodge 84, Dallas.

May 16

District Seven Spring Meeting, San Antonio.

June 4-6

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

Aug. 14-15

State Youth Achievement Day and Royalty.

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Levie Adamek Jimmie John Coufal Eugene Lee Dana Leroy Jerry Dana Mary Jo Jez Franklin Timothy Goldman Rudolf Frank Kohut Adeline E. Kohutek Janet Jean Mabry Lillie Mae Malcik Bennie Jean Mikeska Leroy Chas. Mikeska Rose Marie Mikeska George A. Pavlica, Jr. Ernest H. Pfeiffer Mary J. Reznicek Douglas Wayne Sodek Ray Albert Freels Claudia Elizabeth Morris Donald Lee Shiller Macy Dell Wesley

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Roman Marak Milush Valka

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Emilia Vochoska

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Calvin Coolidge Adamek George Gajdica Leona Kubitza

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Georgia Lyons

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Dorothy Gerlich * (1992)

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Willima Isaac Arwine Gladys F. Burkhalter Linda Jeanette Coplin Rudolph Joseph Dolkos Kenneth Wayne Motl John Edward Paprskar Carlvin Bobby Ruzicka Hilda S. Ruzicka Leslie J. Ruzicka Minnie Libbie Ruzicka Evelyn Scaff Willie L. Skrasek Annie Frances Zurovetz

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Louise Marek

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Mary Mildred Cepak Albert Nesuda Louis F. Petrik Georgia Roberts Anna Shelley Marie Gladys Vyers

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Hattie Mae Laznovsky

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Stella Sophie Moore Wilton L. Motl Mary Georgie Nesmith William Renfro

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Charles Frank Snapka

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Robert Sill DISTRICT FOUR

Lodge No. Name 89

Doris Lavelle Krecek 49

Donald Ray Hejl Elna Louise Kvasnicka

Wilma Mae Bailey

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Lillie Ptacek

187

Dorothy M. Tierney

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Jerry Neuman

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Edith V. Bruce

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Rosalie H. Rek

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Business Real Estate 9 1/2% for 10 years 9 3/4% for 11 to 15 years

DISTRICT THREE

Lodge No. Name

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Virgie Mae Foyt

Anita Rosie Hagens James A. Holly Alfred B. Holy Erwin Joe Holy Eugene J. Jurena Elsie Elendra Mascheck Evelyn M. Sklar Josephine Annie Stanzel Leslie Woytek Lester James Woytek Oscar Joe Woytek, Jr. Hilmer Wm. Woytek, Sr. George Joe Zapalac

Stanley Robert Broz Warren Lee Broz Loretta Jane Drgac Libby Frances Holik Weldon A. Mika Virgil James Mikeska Ruby Eva Price DISTRICT FIVE

Lodge No. Name 81

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Mary Ann Fojtik Vlasta Frenzel Erlin L. Horelica Franklin Krobot Beatrice E. Pickett Calvin L. Sefcik Eugene C. Shefcik Robert J. Spurny Mary Sue Zemanek Mary Ann Akers Mary Balcar Gwendolyn Campbell Ernest Emil Drozd Viola Marie Dworaczyk Evelyn Joyce Gilblair Clarence A. Grebe Mildred Hoeninghaus James Russell Jurecka Katherine Ida Jurecka Steven Kelly * Albin Kocich Leona B. Kriticos Beatrice R. Lejsal Sharon Joyce Motl Raymond G. Orsack Allan Oscar Schiller Albert Ludwig Sebesta Addie L. Sustala Joyce Marie Sustala Margaret S. Swonke Calvin John Vojtek Evelyn A. Vornsand Tris T. Watkins, Jr. Patricia Ann Winkler Frank Edward Zimerman

Edwin Roy Kadera

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Daniel Delano Kubin

162

Edward Orsak Otto Wiktorik John S. Doslich Jean La Nell Neal Mary Josephine Williams

175

Bernice Kelly

196

Minnie Bell

DISTRICT SIX Lodge No. 4

Christina Emma Dusek

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Daniel A. Kocich Elvin M. Kocich Alfonse J. Kristinik, Sr.

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Name Vivian Marie Adams Irene Barcak Albert W. Boehm Julia Boehm Charles Erwin Bucek Vivian A. Chudej Lorene L. Frank Julius M. Galetka

Millie Mary Berger Marta I Kutac Elvira Messer Dorothy Priscilla Nunn 011ie Pospisil John Schwartz Judith Schwartz Eddie Vrana Irene Buss * Henrietta Forrest Albina Hanzelka Frances Hanzelka Willie Hanzelka, Jr. Edwin M. Havran Mary J. Kocurek (1991) George Louis Keprta Edwin Joe Kubena Oscar J. Litvik Charles J. Marik Joe Frank Talas

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Mary A. Bubela

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Leon Frank Drozd Jarmilka F. Malina

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Frank John Bacak Johnnie G. Hafernick Annie R. Gerla Hubenak * (1989) Arnold Hubenak * (1987) Edith Ingle John Kaspar, Jr. Evelyn Krpec Frank Krpec, Jr. Albin Miksik Alfred James Pesch Ernest John Pesch, Jr. Ronald Polasek Alvin Joseph Rod William Schoppe Ann Rose Toman Raymond P. Toman Jim Vojacek

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Daniel Francis Machacek

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Viola Ludmila Kalina Genevieve McGuire Alfred Martin Sabrsula George F. Sabrsula Jessie Ustynik

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Alvin Berkovsky Benjamin James Berkovsky Gladney Harrell Otto R. Hermes John E. Jurena Leon James Jurena Annie Dolphie Kutach Daniel Adolph Pekar Joe Chas. Salena Henrietta Wayland Evelyn Weatherly Alice A. Wisley

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Elsie Lucille Dusek Sophie Dybala William T. Jaap Edna Emma Kacal Jennie Mae Kubecka Carrot James Liberda Joe Machycek Bernice Joan Popp Alice Elizabeth Zajicek

Linda Manak Lyssy Kenneth Franklin Manak Mildred Vlasta Murrell

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Libbie Ann Bayer Lucille Hegar (1990) Barbara Lindley

117

Jerome J. Pavelka

133

Annie L. Gerlich, Jr.

137

Roy E. Hranicky

147 Earnest Ciomperlik Rudy Robert Fojtik Tillie Snyder Anton Ventrcek Willie Louis Ventrcek

Dorothy Mae Birmingham Adolf Frank Charbula Ida Elizabeth Dusek George Leo Horelka Ida Theresa Mareth Margaret Helen Wells

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148 Thomas E. Bailey Stanley P. Dedek Josephine Martha Lee Grzehowiak Alphon W. Hurta Lydie Pecha George E. Vrana Jos. Zemanek, Jr.

Ella Katerina Reid Jim Zezula

168 Evan J. Barta Addie Gaydos Clem Novosad DISTRICT NINE

Lodge No. Name 151

Robert Louis Holub Emma Mladenka

153

Alvin Matak

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Willie May Darilek Allen George Flessner Marie Ann Krejci George Jerry Rehak

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Anna Mae Bennatt

Congratulations again to all of those who have been recognized as 50-year members of the SPJST. Fraternally,

DISTRICT SEVEN owartd Les ik Supreme Lodge President

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Sidonia Ester Welch John Lee Wilson Dorothy Ann Eversole Sadie Friedrichs Elsie Mae Reue Ludvik J. Surovec Wallace C. Taylor, Jr.

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John Albert Balusek Dorothy Jean Fuzzell Charles W. Garrett Ruben Laza Albert Sumbera

—SPJST-

Arline Annette Trlica

Local

Lodges Should Set Dates for Domino Playoffs

All local lodges should set a date—or dates—for their local "Straight" and "42" domino playoffs. Only three teams from each lodge will be permitted to participate in the 1993 State Domino Tournaments.

The SPJST State "Straight" Domino Tournament will be held on March 6, 1993 at Lodge 47, Seaton. The SPJST "42" Domino Tournament wll be held on March 27, 1993 at Lodge 15, Buckholts.

Membership in the SPJST is required to compete in the State Tournaments.

A lodge trophy and individual trophies and prizes will be awarded. Players names must be submitted to the SPJST Supreme Lodge, Attention: State FAC, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. See you there.

Fraternally, Frank Klinkovsky, State FAC —SPJST-

ATTENTION LODGE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS

Make Plans Now to Attend the LOCAL LODGE WORKSHOP

Saturday, March 13, 1993 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Lodge 177, Academy WHO'S INVITED?

Local Lodge Officers and All Other Interested Members (Mileage reimbursement at $0.30 per mile authorized for one car for each local lodge)

This workshop is for your benefit.

Maximum results will be achieved only with maximum participation.

Wednesday, February 10, 1993-VESTNIK/5

District News and Updates District Spring Meetings DISTRICT ONE

April 18, 1993-Lodge 9, Snook DISTRICT TWO

March 28, 1993-Lodge 80, Holland DISTRICT THREE

April 25, 1993-Lodge 84, Dallas 8625 Floyd Street, DISTRICT FOUR

April 18, 1993-Lodge 157, Lubbock DISTRICT FIVE

March 14, 1993-Lodge 88, Houston 1435 Beall Street, Houston DISTRICT SIX

April 18, 1993-Lodge 30, Taiton DISTRICT SEVEN

May 16, 1993-Lodge 133, San Antonio 1314 Fair Avenue, San Antonio

SPJST State Straight Domino Tournament * March 6, 1993 * Lodge 47, Seaton - Star Hall SPJST State "42" Domino Tournament * March 27, 1993 * Lodge 15, Buckholts SPJST State Tarok Tournament at Lodge 66, Waco - Linden Hall 4 V • 4 February 20, 1993 + 0 V 4 The State Tarok Tournament will be held at Linden Hall in Waco, Texas on February 20, 1993. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. with play scheduled to begin at 10 a.m.. The noon meal will be catered by Michna's Barbecue out of Waco.

Directions Linden Hall is located seven miles north of Waco, just off of Interstate 35take the Elm Mott Exit.

From the South If you are coming from the South, take the Elm Mott exit and go to the first blinking red light and turn right. You will go across a railroad track. Continue on this road one-half mile. A big sign on the right will direct you to Linden Hall.

From the North If you are coming from the North, take the Elm Mott Exit to the first blinking red light. Turn left, under Interstate 35, and continue straight ahead. You will go across a railroad track. Continue on this road for one-half mile. A big sign on the right will direct you to Linden Hall.

We would like to encourage all of our players to teach at least two friends how to play Taroks in 1993. If they're not members, get them to join! Then in '94, bring them with you to win the trophy!

We are lookng forward to seeing all of you at Linden Hall on February 20th.

Fraternally Frank Klinkovsky, State FAC

from the Lodges

Letters

Lodge 47, Seaton Straight Domino Playoffs Scheduled The local lodge elimination for the three teams that will represent Lodge No. 47 in the State tournament will be held on our next family night, Friday, February 19th at 7 p.m. We are encouraging a large number of player to come out and participate in this event. The State Straight Domino Tournament will be at Seaton Star Hall on Saturday, March 6th. The more, the merrier.

Hamburgers and french fries will be available to players on the 19th, starting at 6 p.m. So come early and enjoy the fellowship before you get down to the serious business of straight dominoes and representing our local lodge in the state competition.

Fraternally, Dorothy Pechal, F.A.C.

-SPJST-

47, Seaton to Host Beginners Tarok Instruction Lodge

There have been quite a few inquiries into the instruction of learning the game of Taroks. Therefore, beginners Tarok instruction will be taught to those wanting to learn how to play this Czech card game. The instructions will begin on Friday, February 19th at 7 p.m. at Seaton Start Hall. All persons interested are encouraged to come on that night. You do not have to be a member of Lodge 47 to participate. Members of all surrounding lodges as well as the general public are invited to participate. The second lesson will follow on Friday, April 16.

Hamburgers and french fries will be available from the kitchen, beginning at 6 p.m. Here's inviting all interested in learning the game to come out and participate.

Fraternally, Dorothy Pechal, F.A.C. -SPJST-

Lodge 51, Ellinger Reports on Meeting, and Plans for Dance The Ellinger SPJST Lodge No. 51 held their New Year's Party and meeting on December 21 at the Ellinger Fire Station. We were happy to have a good attendance. We were delighted to have Mr. Andrew Vavra with us. The event began at 12 noon,when refreshments were served, and was followed by the meal at 12:30 p.m. Ham, provided by the lodge,along with vegetables and desserts, provided by the members, were enjoyed by all.

Mrs. Willie Mae Koehl provided some great accordion music for entertainment.

President Ludwig Kocian was in charge of the meeting.

A moment of silence was held for those who had passed away recently.

John Mikulenka read the minutes of the previous meeting which were approved. He also gave the financial report. Mr. Vavra reported on insurance and status of the lodges.

Having a dance was discussed and tabled until a special meeting can be held.

The meeting was then adjourned and more fellowship was enjoyed.

Special Meeting A special meeting was held by the Ellinger SPJST Lodge No. 51 on January 28 at the Ellinger Washeteria Building at 7 p.m. with nine members present.

The purpose was to discuss the meal and dance which the lodge is planning.

The lodge decided to have a barbecue meal at 5 p.m., followed by the dance on October 2, 1993, at the Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Hall. The Donnie Wavra Band will provide the music for the dance. More details will be announced later, closer to the date of the event.

Selling insurance was also discussed.

The subject of having more sales representatives was also raised.

The meeting then adjourned and refreshments were served.

Burdine Divin, F.A.C. -SPJST-

Lodge 30, Taiton Installs 1993 Officers

-SPJST-

Requested for District Five Cook Book Recipes

The District Five Officers and Youth are working to put together a new cook book. We would like to have a variety of recipes from canning, meat dishes, desserts, vegetables, stews and breads.

Also, to keep our Czech (German, Polish, etc.) heritage alive through the younger chefs, any dish that you would like to share with others that was your mother's or grandmother's will be considered for printing in the book.

All recipes will acknowledge the person or persons who submitted them.

Proceeds from the sales of the cook book will be split between the District General Fund and the District Youth Fund. We want to make this a cook book that will be used and enjoyed by all.

Please be sure that your recipes are complete with measurements and instructions. Start sending them now to: Dorothy Pflughaupt District V Secretary 1243 Clovis Road Houston, Texas 77008

-SPJST-

District Six Director Matt Vanek, left, installs new officers for Lodge 30, Taiton.

Pictured are President Monica Staff, Vice President Dorothy Duckett, Secretary Wanda Dorotik, Treasurer Animae Merta, Youth Leader Karen Kaspar and Assistant Youth Leader Marcy Dorotik.

6/VESTMK—Wednesday, February 10, 1993

Lodge 54, West Reports on Election of Officers and Christmas Party President John Emery convened the fourth quarterly meeting of 1992 at 7:30 p.m. on November 20 at Lone Star Hall, with all officers in attendance.

Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance was followed by a silent tribute to honor the following members who died since our last meeting. Brother Ed Klaus, who died on November 15th and Brother James Maier, who died on November 18.

May they rest in peace.

Secretary Anne Emery read the minutes of the September 11 meeting. These stood approved as read. She expressed thanks to Sister Maxine Sefcik for taking and reporting these minutes during her absence.

The following items of correspondence were read: A letter form President Leshikar with scholarship application forms enclosed, a thank you note from Brother Ted Kocian, a letter from President Leshikar announcing the 100th anniversary celebration planned for 1997, a letter form Sharon Tierce explaining plans for a District Three Fraternal Fest and a letter for President Leshikar and Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska authorizing this lodge to hold four quarterly meetings per year.

Financial Secretary Maxine Sefcik gave her report which stood approved as read. We welcomed the following new adult members and are very happy to have them in our membership: Arlene F. Hoelscher, Donald R. Veselka and Melissa Renee Veselka. The new youth members that we welcome are Rachel A. Parker and Brittany Lynn Zahirniak.

Tammy M. Gerik Snokhous increased her insurance coverage. All of these transactions were completed by Sales Representative Freddie Kaluza.

Treasurer Freddie Kaluza gave the treasurer's report which was approved as read.

The following officers were reelected for 1993, by acclamation: President—John Emery Vice President—Rudy Sefcik Recording Secretary—Anne Emery Treasurer—Freddie Kaluza Financial Secretary—Maxine Sefcik Czech Reporter—Jan Vaculik English Reporter—Anne Emery Fraternal Activities Coordinator— Maxine Sefcik The Kitchen Committee will be headed by Sister Lil Matus and the Audit Committee is comprised of Sister Lillie Mynar and Sister Mona Zahimiak.

The officers would really appreciate more participation in lodge affairs from the membership.

Our next meeting will be held on Friday night, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. Kindly make an extra effort to attend this meeting.

Terry Sefcik was the door prize winner. The meeting was adjourned and everyone enjoyed refreshments and fellowship.

The Lodge 54 Christmas party was a huge success. The attendance was large, the entertainment was very enjoyable and the food was great. We sincerely thank the Czech Folk Dancers of West and Shawn Kaluza from Sokol West for the entertainment. The children were thrilled

by Santa's visit and many nice door prizes were given away.

We were honored to have President and Mrs. Howard Leshikar in attendance at the party. We sincerely thank President Leshikar for performing the swearing in ceremony of the 1993 lodge officers.

Fraternally, Anne Emery, English Reporter —SPJST-

107, Floresville Reports on January Meeting

F.A.C. Bielefeld read correspondence from the State FAC stressing the importance of each member reporting all fraternal activities.

A report was given by President Bayer on the results of the Peanut Festival Booth.

The Bylaw Committee reported on changes that were made.

A new project that the lodge will be involved in during the coming year is to take pictures of and honor all birthday celebrants each month. Let us know when your birthday is. Come to the meeting and someone may even bake you a cake. Let's make the meetings more fun. Come and join us.

At the next meeting, we will be having a good old-fashioned Valentine Party.

Prizes will be given for the person making the prettiest Valentine and games will be played. Be sure to make an effort to attend.

The next meeting will be on Sunday, February 14, with the youth getting together anytime after 2 p.m. and adults meeting at 4 p.m.

Fraternally, Pauline Pavliska —SPJST-

Lodge

Lodge No. 107 held its January meeting on January 10th at the lodge hall.

President Bayer called the meeting to order. All officers answered roll call.

Lillie Chilek was reported to be in the hospital but was hoping to be released the following day.

The minutes of the December meeting were read and approved as read. The election of officers at the December meeting resulted as follows: President—Robert Bayer Vice President—Glen Pruski Secretary-Reporter—Pauline Pavliska Financial Secretary—Liz Bielefeld Youth Leader—Liz Bielefeld F.A.C.—Trey Bielefeld Three-year Trustee—Roxanne Butrand Maxine Pavliska reported that she had written insurance for new member Stephanie Hacamek.

All members were urged to assist sales representatives in writing up new members.

Correspondence consisted of a thank you from the Peanut Festival Board for a donation to the Old Fiddlers' Contest and also for the goodies that Director Bob Bayer had taken to the Home Office.

A note was also read from Libbie Bayer, a longtime member, with her local lodge dues. Many thanks, Libbie. We always enjoy hearing from you. Come visit when you can.

Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Presents Officers for 1993

135, Volna Cechie, Ennis Reports on Activities Lodge

Dear Readers, We were again saddened by the death of a member this past week. Brother Leslie Vrla of Ennis passed away. Our sincere sympathy to his family. He will be missed.

Our February meeting will not be held on the scheduled date due to Sokol Karel Havlicek Borovsky's annual gymnastic

exhibition. Watch the local paper for a rescheduled date for the meeting.

Our members and friends of Sokol are encouraged to attend the Sokol volleyball tournament on February 13th and the Annual Gymnastic Exhibition on February 14th. Dinner will be served from 12:30 to 2 p.m. The Sokol cooks always serve a terrific meal at a very reasonable price. Group pictures of the gymnasts will be at 1:30 p.m. There is no admission charge for the exhibition. Donations accepted. The gymnasts are expected to put on a good show. There is lots of excitement this year as the local unit prepares for the Southern District Slet which will be held in Houston on June 11, 12, and 13 and the American Sokol Slet to be held in the Chicago area June 23-27.

Everyone is also reminded to purchase their ticket soon for the big 10K Giveaway at Sokol on February 27th.

This is a building fund benefit. There will be 25 cash prizes with the first prize being $10,000. The second prize is $2,500; third prize is $1,000; prizes four through eight are $250; prizes nine through 25 are $100. One ticket for $100 entitles the holder to a chance at these prizes, plus a ribeye steak dinner for two, baked potato, salad and dessert, open bar and a live band. One need not be present to win.

Fraternally, Sylvia J. Laznovsky Secretary --SPJST-

Make Plans to Attend Your Spring District Meeting

Lodge 160, San Angelo Elects Officers and Recognizes 50-Year Pin Recipients

Pictured from left are Lodge 160, San Angelo officers reelected at the December meeting: F.A.C. Martha Broz, Youth Leader Betty Schwartz, Treasurer Diana Pelzel, Secretary Sharon Waggoner Geistman, Vice President Leonard Jansa and President Dewyan Weise.

Officers of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi for 1993 are, from left, front row:

At their December meeting and meal, Lodge 160, San Angelo 50-year pin recipients were recognized. Pictured, from left, are 50year members Georgia Piel and Irene Lewallen.

Recognized, but not present, were Sally

Vice President Anna Marie Moss and Treasurer Millie Elzner.

Back row: Presi-

dent Jerry Sijansky, Sercretary Helen Pavelka and Youth Leader Glenda Elzner.

Pohl and Robert Pohl.

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Wednesday, February 10, 1993--VESTNiK/7

Lodge 154, Fort Worth Reports on Members and Lodge Activities Dear Members and Friends, We were saddened this morning to hear that Sister Agnes Merlick had passed away, but happy that her daughter from Miami Shores, Florida was with her for over a week and with her at the time of her passing.

We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family and may she rest in peace.

A memorial to the lodge was made recently by Brother Darrell and Sister Gaye Williams in memory of Rose Jirik.

Yours truly had a * freak accident on Sunday, the 24th. I am able to hop around and am receiving good care from Sister Rose Steinman and all of the family checking in. It didn't keep me from rooting for the Cowboys yesterday.

Sister Tressie Jean Sanders had a wonderful 10 days in Terlingua, Mexico on the Rio Grande River in the Big Bend area.

Sisters Jeanie Mason, Billie Mason, Patti Gage, Henrietta Milan and Brothers C. L. Gage and Jerry Milan, along with a group of friends, just returned from a good time in Las Vegas Sister Carolyn Clevland is on the road with Sister Marilyn Milan on her move to Ohio. We will miss you, Marilyn.

Everyone enjoyed our band on New Year's Eve, so we will have "The Country Junction Band" back on Saturday, February 13th, from 8:30 until 12:30 p.m.

Everyone is enjoying this beautiful weather, but we don't know for how long.

I am sure that many of you were glued to the Cowboys yesterday. What a scare!

Looks like I will he out of pocket for a while, but I will keep in touch. Will try and make the meeting on Sunday, February 14th at 3 p.m.

So until—keep smiling.

Fraternally, Mary Pavey

—SPJST-

187, Round Rock Elects Fraternalist Lodge

Allene Leschber of Hutto was elected Fraternalist of the Year by the general membership. Anyone who knows Allene would agree that she has unselfishly earned this honor.

Allene is a trustee on the Board of Directors at Round Rock Lodge 187.

More times than not, Allene can be seen at any SPJST function, busily volunteering her time in the Allene Leschber bar, kitchen or tick et office. She is famous for her delicious cinnamon twist coffee cakes which she shares quite often with the members.

Allene is also an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Taylor, a member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the V.F.W., and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

She has two sons who also live in Hutto with their families. They are

Emory and Joy Dell and sons, Donny and Ronny; and Larry and Pam and children Chris and Trish. This Leschber family is registered as a 100 Percent SPJST family.

Electing Allene as Fraternalist of the Year is Lodge 187's way of thanking her for everything that she has done for the lodge. She is certainly a great asset to Lodge 187.

Fraternally, Deborah Rohlack, Secretary

—SPJST-

196, Houston-West Reports on Meeting Lodge

On Sunday afternoon, January 31, 1993 at 2 p.m., the first quarterly meeting of Lodge 196, Houston-West was held at the Katy V.F.W. Hall in Katy, Texas.

President Zdenek Nedbalek welcomed those present and led the group in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag.

The minutes of the December meeting were read by Evelyn Mikeska and accepted. Announcement of the Local Lodge Workshop at Lodge 177, Academy on March 13, 1993, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. was made, and officers were urged to attend. The District Five Spring Meeting is scheduled for March 14 at Lodge 88, Houston, Texas.

The treasurer's report was given by Evelyn Mikeska, who announced the amount of refunds. A discussion followed about investments.

Six new members were announced and accepted. A call was extended for a new youth leader and Jill Stasny graciously volunteered and was accepted.

The next quarterly meeting will be held on April 4 at 2 p.m. at the Katy V.F.W. An Easter egg hunt will be held for the youth. The meal will be catered, but each member is asked to bring their own drinks.

Officers for 1993 elected at the December meeting are: President—Zdenek Nedbalek Vice President—Robert Castillo Secretary—James Patschke Treasurer—Evelyn Mikeska Reporter—Alice Musil A covered dish meal was enjoyed by about 30 members plus the youth. Our guests were the Staytons of Lodge 88.

Let's try to make our attendance 50 or more for our April meeting.

Fraternally, Alice Musil, Reporter —SPJST-

is life insurance worth?

That depends.

Not much when you're well and strong, but priceless when you need it.

See your local lodge sales represenative for information on the full line of SPJST insurance and financial products.

What

Sister Rose Janecek Celebrates 100th Birthday on Christmas Day Mrs. Rose "Big Mamma" Janecek of Bellville, celebrated her 100th birthday on Christmas Day, 1992. On hand to honor her were her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Many other relatives, friends and neighbors also visited, telephoned, or sent messages of love, gifts and floral arrangements. Letters were also received from Texas Governor Ann Richards and President George Bush.

Mrs. Janecek was born in 1892 near Nelsonville, Texas to Wincent and Frances Kamenicky Shiller.

She was one of fourteen children.

Today, only she and one sister, Mrs. Lillie Korevek of Wallis, Texas remain of the once large family.

Rose Z. Shiller was married to Edwin J. Janecek on November 17, 1914. They lived on the farm until 1947 when they moved to Bellville where they lived until Mr. Janecek's untimely death on November 16, 1964.

The

Members of Sister Rose's immediate family include one son, E. J. Janecek and wife Evelyn; and one daughter, Dolores Coufal, whose husband, B. J. Coufal passed away on November 16, 1974; two grandchildren, W.J. Janecek and wife, Mary Lou of Lake Jackson, and Jeanenne Klesel and husband, Michael, of La Grange; and four great-grandchildren, Sara and Micah Klesel and Megan and Meredith Janecek.

Until it became difficult for her to get around, some of Sister Rose's hobbies included gardening, yard work, dancing, hunting and fishing and helping others.

Mrs. Janecek is a member of SPJST Lodge No. 68, a member of the Nelsonville Brethren Church, an inactive member of St. John's Lutheran Mary Circle, and a former member of the Extension Homemakers Club and numerous other organizations.

—SPJST-

Changing Political Face of the Czech Lands

by W. J. "Bill" Malina (88) Once upon a time, there were no Slavic people in Central Europe. The traditional Czech Lands (Bohemia, Moravia, Silesia, Slovakia, and parts of Poland and Ruthenia) were inhabited by Celtic (or Keltic) tribes. The strongest and largest of these tribes were the Boii, from whom Bohemia got its name.

Slavic people began to migrate into Central Europe in approximately 500 A.D. The original Slavic tribes came from an area east of the Carpathian Mountains, in what is now the country of Ukraine.

The first attempt to unite the several Slavic tribes in Central Europe took place in 620 A.D. Samo, a Frankish merchant, successfully united the Slavic tribes in Bohemia into a Slavonic empire or kingdom that extended westward into Eastern Germany (Bavaria).

The empire disintegrated when Samo died in 658 A.D. After 800 A.D., Bohemia and Moravia became tributary provinces of the Germanic kings of Western Europe.

Meanwhile, the Slavic people in Slovakia remained relatively independent. In about 830 A.D., Mojmir, the Lord of Moravia, organized the Slavic tribes of Moravia and Slovakia into "The Great Moravian Empire." At its greatest glory, The Great Moravian Empire included Moravia, Bohemia, Silesia, Slovakia, Pannonia (Hungary, Slovenia and Croatia), and parts of Poland, Austria and Serbia. In the late 800s, the Serbs and the Czechs of Bohemia broke away from the empire. In 906 A.D., the remains of The Great Moravian Empire fell into Maygar hands.

After the fall of The Great Moravian Empire, and after the Maygars were driven out of Austria, Bavaria and Moravia, the greater part of the tradi-

tional Czech Lands came under the rule of the Germanic Holy Roman Empire.

Meanwhile, Slovakia became an integral part of Hungary, which was controlled by the Maygars.

During the reign of Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, Bohemia became a kingdom, Silesia remained a duchy, and Moravia became a Margraviate or March (frontier territory). After Charles IV died, Bohemia and Moravia became involved in religious and political wars that literally tore the Czech Lands apart.

In 1611, the capital of the Kingdom of Bohemia was moved from Prague to Vienna. After the Battle of White Mountain (Bila Hora) the Czech Lands were firmly in the hands of the Austrian Hapsburgs, who had assumed the kingship of Bohemia in 1526. The Hapsburgs continued to rule Bohemia and Moravia after the dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire and until the end of World War I, when Bohemia, Moravia, Moravian Silesia, Slovakia, and Sub-Carpathian Ruthenia were formed into the independent nation of Czechoslovakia.

In 1938, Czechoslovakia came under the rule of Nazi Germany. Bohemia and Moravia were declared protectorates of Germany, while Slovakia was given quasi-autonomy. However, for all practical purposes, Czechoslovakia remained intact.

On December 18, 1992, the Czech and Slovak parliaments approved the separation of the country into two independent and autonomous republics— The Czech Republic and The Slovak Republic (Slovakia) Thus, as of December 31, 1992, Czechoslovakia ceased to exist as a nation and the Czech Lands entered into a new epoch in their history.

—SPJST-

8/VESTNIK—Wednesday, February 10, 1993

In Memoriam Expression of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 15, Buckholts, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, JOHNNIE L. VYBIRAL, age 62 of the Oscar community, who passed away on Tuesday, January 6 in a Temple hospital after a heart attack.

A rosary was recited for Brother Vybiral at the Sheffield Funeral Home in Temple.

Brother Vybiral was born on May 22, 1930 in Cameron to Ben and Minnie (Tomasek) Vybiral who both preceded him in death.

He was reared and educated in the Cameron schools.

He married Dorothy Hertenberger Abel on August 21, 1960.

He installed air conditioners and refrigerators for Rabroker Heating and Air Conditioning before retiring last Year.

He was a member of St. Luke's Catholic Church in Temple and a member of SPJST Lodge No. 15 for many years.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 7 at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Temple with the Rev. Walter Matus officiating. burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery in Temple Survivors are his wife, Dorothy Vybiral of the Oscar community; one son, Johnny L. Vybiral, Jr. of Killeen; two stepsons, Louis Abel and Leon Abel, both of Temple; three sisters, Annie Krupicka and Irene Kluck, both of Waco and Minnie Hertenberger of Texas City; one brother, Bennie Vybiral of Cameron; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the St. Luke's Catholic Church Building Fund.

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

Resolution Committee Charslie Svetlik Sidonia Svoboda

—SPJST-

Expression of

Surviving are four daughters, Della Kubesch and Evelyn Ennis of La Grange, Ethlyn Hancock of West Point and Clara Pechacek of Sealy; and one son, Ludwik, of La Grange; nine grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; one daughter, Olga; one son, Bernard; two grandsons; four brothers and two sisters.

May our departed lodge sister rest in peace.

SPJST-

Expression of

Sympathy

We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 47, Seaton, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest and sincere sympathy to the family and friends of our departed brother, JOHNNIE H. KOHUT, SR., age 73, who died January 14 in a Temple hospital. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on January 15 at the Harper-Talasek Funeral Home of Temple. Services were at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 16 at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Temple with the Rev. Walter Matus officiating. Burial was in Bellwood Memorial Park.

Mr. Kohut was born in Milano, the son of Joe F. Kohut and Frances (Chudej) Kohut. He was reared in Bell County and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He married Frances Brenek on October 22, 1947. He worked for TP&L as a lineman and later as a troubleshooter for 38 years prior to his retirement in 1983. He was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 47 in Temple, American Legion Post No. 133, and VFW Post No. 1820. He served as treasurer of RVOS Lodge No. 1 and as treasurer of KJT Lodge No. 114. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Emilie Kohut and Vlasta Kohut.

Survivors are his wife, Frances M. Kohut of Temple; two sons, Johnnie H. Kohut, Jr. and Raymond L. Kohut, both of Temple; two daughters, Elizabeth A. Arnold of Temple and Marie E Wolf of Holland; two brothers, Joe J. Kohut of Temple and Rudolph Kohut of Irving; and two grandchildren.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee, Gladys Marek Ann Hejl Martha Klusacek

SPJST-

Sympathy

We, the members of SPJST Lodge No. 106, Cecho-Moravou of La Grange, wish to express our sympathy to the family of our departed sister, KATHARINE "KATIE" SULAK, who passed away in Care Inn of La Grange, where she was a resident for several years.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, January 6 at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Msgr. Harry Mazurkiewicz officiating.

Burial was in St. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery in Plum.

A lifelong resident of Fayette County, Mrs. Sulak was born on May 17, 1896 in Fayetteville, the daughter of the late Leopold and Ann (Goerig) Schielack.

She was united in marriage with Joseph Sulak on November 6, 1917 in Fayetteville. Mrs. Sulak was a member of Sacred Heart Church, the Altar Society and the SPJST.

Expression of

Sympathy

We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge Pokrok Dallas, No 84, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sympathy to the bereaved family of our lodge sister, ANNA A. PARKS, who passed away January 12, 1993 at the age of 73. She was employed by the Chase Bag company in Dallas for more than 33 years. She was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 84.

Survivors include her husband, Ralph Parks of Dallas; daughter and son-in-law, Annie Lee and Gordon Fitzgerald; sister, Wilma Smith of Austin, Texas;; and grandsons, Thomas and Timothy Moseley.

Funeral services were held at Restland Wildwood Chapel in Dallas on January 16th. Interment was at Restland Memorial Park.

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

Resolution Committee, Evelyn Salac Betty Lea Olson

SPJST-

Expression of

Sympathy

We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 80, Holland, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, ED SPINN, who passed away on January 8, 1993 at his residence at the age of 84.

Brother Spinn was born in Brenham to Charles Spinn and Lena Gerke Spinn.

He married Alma Voight on October 22, 1930. He had been a resident of Holland since 1949. He was a framer for most of his life. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Bartlett. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter and a son, Allen Spinn.

Survivors are his wife, Alma Spinn of Holland; two sons, James Spinn of Round Rock and Harold Spinn of Holland; a daughter, Ruth Lange of Round Rock; two sisters, Alma Stabeno of Taylor and Mildred Lewis of Temple; three brothers, Louis Spinn of Cleveland, Erwin Spinn of Holland and Monroe Spinn of Rogers.

Funeral service were held on January 10, 1993 at 2 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Bartlett with the Rev. Arthur Bliese officiating. Burial was in St. John Lutheran Cemetery.

May our lodge brother rest in eternal peace and may his memory live among us forever.

Resolution Committee, Glenda Liles Glen E. Latham Adella Horelica

SPJST-

Expression of

Sympathy

We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 47, Seaton, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest and sincere sympathy to the family and friends of our departed brother, HULON KIRK ROSS, age 71, who died Tuesday, December 29 at his home in Temple. Services were at 10 a.m., Thursday, December 31, 1992 at Harper Talasek Funeral Home in Temple with the Rev. Glenda Reed officiating.

Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery.

Brother Ross was born in Oenaville, the son of Loy and Letha (Kirk) Ross.

He was reared in the Oenaville community, where he was educated before attending Temple Junior College. He married Darryce Billings on April 10, 1943. He worked for Union Carbide in Texas City. After retiring as a construction electrician in 1983, he returned to live in the Oenaville area. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Temple and SPJST Lodge No. 47, Seaton where he performed as part of the Beseda group. He also belonged to IBEW No. 527, the Scottish Rite Bodies of Galveston, the El Mina Shrine and was a charter member of El Mina Motor Patrol—all of Galveston. He was a member of Masonic Lodge No. 1118 AF & AM of Texas City. He was a member of the Oenaville Community Club.

He was preceded in death by a granddaughter.

Survivors include his wife, Darryce Ross of Temple; one daughter, Patti Ross of Temple; one son, Hulon Ross, Jr. of Texas City; and three grandsons.

Memorials may be made to the Shriner Burn Institute Galveston Unit, 110 Texas Avenue, Galveston, Texas 77550-9969.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee, Gladys Marek Ann HO Martha Klusacek

SPJST-

Expression of

Sympathy

We, the members and officers of SPJST Lodge No. 160, San Angelo, wish to express our sympathy to the family of our departed sister, JEAN MARIE SCHWARTZ, who passed away on Friday, January 1, 1993 in Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo.

Family rosary was held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 3 in St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Mass was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 4, 1993 in St. Lawrence Catholic Church with Father Charles Greenwell officiating. Burial followed in St. Lawrence Cemetery.

Jean was born on November 7, 1959 in San Angelo and had lived in St. Lawrence since 1962. She was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church.

Jean was a graduate of Garden City High School in 1979 and was a school aide and librarian at Garden City Schools for 11 years.

Survivors include her parents, George and Doris Schwartz of St. Lawrence; six sisters, Kathy Wheat and husband, Larry of Garden City, Becky Halfmann and husband, Roger of Wall, Pam Wilde and husband, David of Brenham, Linda Frysak and husband, Mark of St. Lawrence, Dorothy Denis and husband, Mark, of Vancourt and Elaine Hinojosa and husband, Gus, Jr., of San Angelo; grandmothers, Ida Schwartz and Mildred Glass, both of San Angelo; 14 nieces and nephews; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many special friends and neighbors.

Dear Jeannie, you were always God's special child. We place you in his care, so do not be afraid. He will take care of you. There was always seven of us, and without you, Jeannie, there will always be a big emptiness in our lives. We love you forever.

Pallbearers were Wendall Jones, Mark Halfmann, Erwin Schwartz, Jr., John Schwartz, Jr., Al Schwartz, Paul Schwartz, Travis Glass and Mitchell Jansa.

The family requests that memorials be made to St. Lawrence Cemetery Fund, a book donation to the Garden City School Library, or to the donor's favorite charity.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Respectfully, Dewyan Weise Diana Pelzel Sharon Waggoner Geistman —SPJST-

Wednesday, February 10, 1993—VESTNiK/9

Youth Section Letters

Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club Enjoys an Active Month in December Taiton youth club members, parents and youth leaders enjoyed a social day out on December 12 at the Holiday in the Park at Astroworld in Houston.

Lodge 30, Taiton Reports on Youth Activities Dear Vestnik Readers, The youth of Lodge No. 30, Taiton had a very busy December. Would like to take this time to acknowledge them for their many activities—both social and charitable.

On December 1st, various youth members performed for the Czech Heritage Society Christmas Social in El Campo. Lenice Kaspar performed her First Place State (15-17) individual act, tapping to "Born to Boogie." Our Junior Group then performed their First Place State routine to "Swing to the Mood." Dancing were T. J. Drapela, Shara Dluhos, Chase Zalman, Crystal Roye, Jason Kaspar, and Rachel Dluhos.

Joining in to sing Christmas carols were Camille Staff, Kirby Bubela, Mandy Staff, and Kyle Kaspar. To conclude the program, they sang "A Ja Sam," asking the audience to also join in.

On December 12, Taiton youth club members and parents spend a wonderfully enjoyable day at Holiday in the Park at Astroworld. The park was decorated so beautifully. Both the youth and adults had a full day of rides, shows, games, and even snow sledding.

December 13th was our annual joint Christmas party with the Taiton adult lodge. After a delicious meal of turkey and all the trimmings, youth members entertained the adult members with various Christmas song selections.

As the members were singing, Mrs. Santa Claus (a.k.a. Regina Kaspar) came and visited with the children and gave each a bag of goodies. Youth members attended the adult meeting at which their District Six Director Matt Vanek congratulated all on their accomplishments of 1992.

Youth Club President Lenice Kaspar then presided over the youth meeting.

There was 100 percent attendance by youth members with all 23 present.

Various business items were discussed and plans were made for upcoming activities. Contest winners were announced and then a gift exchange was played. The day concluded with members opening gifts from each other.

On December 18th, youth club members toured the El Campo Museum, brought homemade table centerpieces, sang Christmas songs and visited with residents of Garden Villa Nursing Home in El Campo and the Hillje Nursing Home. Youth members participating were: Craig Dornak, Lenice Kaspar, Craig Dorotik, Chase Zalrnan, Curtis Dorotik, Kirby Bubela, Kyle Kaspar, and Chad Dorotik.

To conclude December activities, President Lenice Kaspar, on behalf of Taiton Youth Club, delivered donated pantry items to the Blessing Cup in El Campo on December 22 for the needy for the holiday season.

Fraternally, Karen Kaspar Lodge No. 30, Taiton Youth Leader —SPJST-

Taiton youth club members delivered homemade table arrangements and centerpieces to the Garden Villa Nursing Home in El Campo on December 18th. They also sang Christmas songs and visited with residents.

Youth members visited residents of the Hillje Nursing Home on December 18th. "I "hey also delivered homemade table centerpieces and sang carols. Here, they visit with Mary Mrnustik, past president of the Taiton adult lodge.

On the afternoon of December 18th, several Taiton youth Taiton youth club members joined with adult members of Lodge 30 to enjoy a Christmas dinner on December 13th. members toured the El Campo Museum.

On December 22nd, on hehalf of the Lodge No. 30, Taiton Youth Club, President Lenice Kaspar delivers donated pantry goods to the Blessing Cup in El Campo. The food collected by the Blessing Cup went to needy families during the holiday season.

Mrs. Santa Claus (a.k.a. Regina Kaspar) visited with the children at the Lodge 30 Christmas Party and gave each of them a bag of goodies. Here, Mrs. Santa Claus visits with Lodge 30 member Annimae Merta. District Six Director Matt Vanek and his wife, Henrietta, look on.

10/VESTNiK—Wednesday, February, 10 1993

"Lodge 9, Snook District II Youth Plan Valentine's Day Party Enjoys Interesting Valentine's Day is almost here, which January Meeting also brings our annual skating party.

This year, the date falls on Valentine's Day Sunday, February 14. The time will be from 5:15-7:15 p.m. at Temple's Skate Haven, located on South 31st Street, just north of Temple High School.

Hope that each of you will be able to attend. The party is open to all District II members—young and old. Everyone always seems to have a great time. Door prizes will be given.

See ya on Valentine's Day. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky, DYC —SPJST-

Scenes

Dear Readers, Our January meeting was very interesting Our speaker this month was John See, III. He talked to us about doing the best that you can and to try and be involved in your local community, clubs and projects.

Thanks, John, for talking to us.

We also made snowflakes for our craft. Thank you, Mrs. Ann. You always have fun ideas.

Fraternally, Heather Slenk (1-25-93)

—SPJST-

from Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club

Snook Youth Club members make "snowflakes" during craft time at their January meeting. Picutrey are Courtney Macik, Candice Macik, Mia Kovar, Enise and Michael Anderson, Amanda Bauman and Susan Junek.

From the State Youth Director Vestnik Project for January Jaroslav Seifert 1984 Nobel Prize Winner for Literature The Czech poet Jaroslav Seifert was born on September 23, 1901 in a small Czechoslovakian suburb of Prague called Zizkov.

As a young boy, while working as a delivery boy for his father, Seifert acquired a thorough knowledge of Prague, a city rich in culture, architecture and music. This intimate knowledge would eventually exert a profound influence on his poetry.

Although Jaroslav Seifert never finjshed high school, he did study literature, music and foreign languages. His proficiency and enthusiasm enabled him to become the editor of several periodicals, a translator of French and Russian literature and a published poet while still in his teens.

In 1920, the same year Czechoslovakia became a constitutional republic with a democratic parliamentary system, Seifert helped form a literary movement called Devetsil. Seifert and the Czech Devetsil writers sought to create poetry that would stimulate not just the imagination but life itself. Seifert's poetry during the 1920s began as a verse full of revolutionary enthusiasm favoring the working class cause; however, towards the end of the decade, his work expressed disenchantment with the Communist movement. It was during this time that he criticized the Communist's new censorship policies, gave up politi-

Vestnik

cally oriented posts and joined the Social Democratic Party.

During the 1930s and 1940s, Seifert pursued his journalistic career writing articles for various dailies and periodicals in Prague indirectly condemning Nazism and censorship.

After the war, Seifert stressed common human concerns such as the importance of a happy childhood, the influence of parents, the love of simple beauties and the search for lasting values.

Many of Seifert's works during the 1950s and 1960s became censored and by the 1970s, were available only in underground editions.

In 1977, Seifert reentered the political world when the became one of 500 Czech writers to sign the Charter on Human Rights which condemned the "uncalled for imprisonment" of fellow writers and urged the government to honor the Czech constitution and the Helsinki Agreement on Human Rights.

That year, after 50 years of publishing, Seifert's work came to the attention of English speaking readers.

Seifert was awarded the 1984 Nobel Prize for Literature for a "poetry which, endowed with freshness, sensuality and rich inventiveness, provides a liberating image of the indomitable spirit and versatility of man." In Czechoslovakia, little official recognition was given to the announcement.

Questions for February

Write a T for TRUE and an F for FALSE at the end of each statement below.

1. Jaroslav Seifert was born on September 23, 1905.

2. Seifert acquired a thorough knowledge of Prague as a young boy working for his father.

3. Seifert studied literature, music and foreign languages.

4. In 1940, Jaroslav Seifert helped form a literary movement called Devetsil.

Snook Youth Club members show off their finished snowflakes. Pictured are Heather Slenk; Jack Baumann; Ms. Ann Schoeneman—Youth Leader, Theresa Schoppe; Courtney, Dwayne, Karen and Candice Macik; Mia Kovar and John M. Anderson.

1986 State SPJST King and Scholarship winner John W. See III spoke to the youth at their January meeting. John spoke on participation, enthusiasm, dedication, and the opportunities available to each youth. He also spoke on "family ties" and how important they are as we grow up. John is a senior at Texas A&M University and the son of John and Dorothy See of Snook.

5. In the 1920s, Seifert expressed disenchantment with the Communist government.

6. Seifert signed the Charter of Human Rights which condemned the "uncalled for imprisonment" of fellow writers.

7. Seifert became a member of the Social Democratic Party.

8. Jaroslav Seifert received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1980.

Age

Name Lodge No

Youth Leader Mail Completed Contests to: Joni Lange State Youth Director—SPJST P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503

Wednesday, February 10, 1993—VESTMK/11

VESTNIK CONTEST FOR JANUARY AGES 9-11

VESTNIK CONTEST FOR JANUARY AGES 6-8

The Presidency

"I Love You" Search and Find Find and circle these words about love hidden in the puzzle below:

Complete the crossword puzzle below:

LOVE, HELPING, GIVING, SHARING, SMILE, CANDY, FLOWERS, GIFTS, CARDS, RIBBONS, DIAMOND, KISS, HUG, DOVES, HEARTS, ROSES, VIOLETS, CUPID, VALENTINES, ARROW, RED and FRIEND

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Youth Leader

Across Down 2. the president's home (2 words) 1. what the president is the head of 3. the president's title (2 words) 4. the 40th U.S. president 6. the first president of the U.S. 5. the month a president starts his 7. a pledge term of office 10. what the president's wife is called 8. a person who leads (2 words) 9. the 16th U.S. president 12. what four years in office is called 11. what Air Force One is 13. the number of terms a president can serve Word Box FIRST LADY GOVERNMENT JANUARY JET LEADER

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Mail Completed Contests to: Joni Lange State Youth Director—SPJST P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503

Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Youth Meet January 17

Dear Readers, The January 10, 1993 meeting of the Lodge No. 24 Youth Club was called to order at 2:05 p.m. by president, Jeffrey Ashcraft.

Alison Eixman led the Pledge of Allegiance and we remained standing for a moment of prayer. Guests introduced were Jimmy Baker, Andy Baker, Patsy Baker and Rhonda Gregar. Jennifer Ashcraft gave the treasurer's report and balance.

Our Youth Leader Shirley Ashcraft recommended that we have a food-raising drive twice a year.

The door prizes went to Misty Woolsly and Mark Macek. Kate Jahns and Alison Eixman had a birthday this month. The meeting ended at 2:15 p.m.

Fraternally, Tammy Baker (12), Reporter (1-29-92) —S.9JST-

Dear Members, Lodge 79 of Corpus Christi held its first meeting of the year on January 17, 1993.

At the meeting, we discussed future goals and fund raisers. We also elected new officers which are as follows: President—Trey Rambo Vice President —Stephen Rebecek Secretary-Reporter—Renee Albrecht Treasurer—Tiffany Rambo We also have a new youth leader, Glenda Elzner. Her assistant is Cheryl Majek.

We welcomed a new youth club member, Justin Majek, at our January meeting. Three guests also attended our meeting.

We also planned a Valentine's Party for our youth club. It will be held on February 12 at 6:30 p.m. Thep ;--ty \N :'s include a barbecue and games.

Maxine Pavliska, who was our District Youth Leader, was present at our

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Name Lodge No

Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club Reports on January Meeting

LINCOLN MR. PRESIDENT OATH REAGAN

Youth Leader Mail Completed Contests to: Joni Lange State Youth Director—SPJST P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503

meeting. After the meeting, we had lunch with the mother lodge. Our next meeting is on February 21 at 2 p.m.

Fraternally, Renee Albrecht, Reporter (2-1-92)

SPJST-

88, Houston Youth Club Reports Busy Schedule Lodge

Dear Readers, The Lodge 88 Youth Club has been very busy the last couple of weeks. Sunday, January 17, Lodge 88 hosted the

Important

State Royalty Reception in honor of the the Royal Court—all from Lodge 88. It was a lovely affair.

On Saturday, January 23, the youths of District Five enjoyed a full day at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. The social was a fun learning experience.

Youth members learned about NASA at mission control and about the training facilities as they went on tram tours.

They also enjoyed "landing" space shuttles and seeing how the astronauts live in space.

The day was a wonderful opportunity.

Sincerely Melissa Havemann (1-29-92)

SPJST-

Dates and Coming Events

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

12/VESTNiK—Wednesday, February 10, 1993

VESTNIK CONTEST FOR JANUARY AGES 12-14

VESTNIK CONTEST FOR JANUARY AGES 15-17

Lincoln Loved to Laugh

Weather or Not

Abraham Lincoln, our sixteenth president, was famous for his quick wit and sense of humor.

Once, when he was a young lawyer, he was fined $5 by a judge. It seems Lincoln had whispered a funny story to a friend while the court was in session and the friend had laughed out loud. However, when the jude later asked Lincoln to repeat the story, he laughed too, and so he gave Abe bach is $5.

Unscramble the underlined word in each of the following sentences and write it on the line. Then circle the word in the puzzle. It may be found horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.

* Here's a a riddle Lincoln loved to tell. Can you solve it?

If three pigeons are siting on a fence, and you shoot and kill one of them, how many will be left?

1. A cloud of water vapor on the ground is

The answer is two, of course. Right?

Maybe not. Solve the picture puzzle below to learn Lincoln's answer to the riddle. Just add and subtract the letters as shown from the names of the objects.

called qof.

2. Corns is mixed-up smoke and fog.

3. Moisture that forms overnight on grass, trees, etc., is called wed.

4. Dew or water vapor that has frozen into

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called tofrs.

5. A movement of air is a diwn.

6. A violent, destructive funnel-shaped wind is a droonot.

7. A whirling funnel of water is called a trosetawpu.

8. A ceruhinar is a violent storm that has an eye.

9. Seasonal windstorms that bring heavy rains in southern Asia are called nosomosn.

10.A drazlibz is a heavy snowstorm accompanied by strong, freezing wind.

11. A lokenswaf is an ice crystal with six corners.

12.A santhoile is a pellet of ice that begins as a tiny frozen raindrop.

13. Teles begins as very cold drops of water that freeze into beads of ice on the way down.

14.All forms of snow and rain are kinds of netiropapitic.

BONUS: 5 Points The Presidency of the U.S. is a very important job. Do you think a President needs a sense of humor and why?

15. A low cloud that covers a large area like a smooth, even sheet is a rastuts cloud.

16. Lucusum clouds are piled-up masses of white clouds.

17. Cumulonimbus clouds are often called hudhantreeds.

18. Most clouds are composed of ratew droplets.

19. The highest clouds are formed entirely of ice slvtracs.

20. Delicate wispy clouds that appear high in the sky are called ricsur clouds.

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Age

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Youth Leader

Name Lodge No

Mail Completed Contests to: Joni Lange State Youth Director—SPJST P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503

Age Youth Leader Mail Completed Contests to: Joni Lange State Youth Director—SPJST P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503

Youth Leaders' Workshop Schedule and Registration Form March 19-21, 1993 Camp Lone Star,

La Grange, Texas

Saturday 7:45 8:00-8:45 9:00-9:45

Friday 7:00-8:00 8:00-8:30 8:30-9:30 9:30-11:30 11:30 -12:00

Registration Game Entertainment Casino Night Craft Exchange Sunday

7:45 8:00-8:45 9:00-9:45 9:45-10:00 10:00-12:00 12:00-1:00 1:00

Flag Ceremony Breakfast Brainstorming Leader Question and Answer Session Break Speaker Lunch Depart for Home

9:45-10:00 10:00-12:00 12:00-12:45 1:00-2:00 2:00-2:30 2:30-2:45 2:45-4:15 4:15-4:30 4:35 4:40-5:30 5:30-6:15 6:30-7:45 8:00

Flag Ceremony Breakfast Welcome Youth Rule Book Game Break Speaker Lunch Point System Revision Proposal and Discussion Games Break Crafts Clean-up Flag Ceremony Break and Dress in Costume for Dinner Dinner Leader Recognition Awards and Costume Contest Party and Dance Instruction

Please complete and return registration

by March 1, 1993 to: Joni Lange, SYD, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76501 Youth Leader's Workshop Check-in time: 7 p.m.

March 19-21, 1993 Check-out time: 1:00 p.m.

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Emergency Contact Person

Phone Any medical proble

s that we should be aware of?

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Rad Jaromir, SPJST eislo 54, West Valenf bratfi a mile sestry!

Srdeene vas v g echny pozdravuji poprve v tomto roce 1993 a pfeji yam vgem pekne proliti tohoto roku a hojne Bo21ho polehnani a zdravi.

Ctvrtou schazi na g eho f adu v roce 1992 jsme zahajili presidentem Johnem Emerym 20.listopadu 1992 v na gi sini.

Po pfivitani jsme vzdali poctu na g i vlajce a slolili pfisahu. Pak jsme chvilkou ticha uctili parnatku nekolika nagich spolubratra a spolusester: bratr Ed Kalus zemfel 12. listopadu 1992, sestra Catherine Reekova zemfela 13.1istopadu 1992, Helen S. Soukupova zemfela 15.listopadu 1992 a bratr James Maler zemfel 18.listopadu 1992. Rodinam vgech zemfelYch vyslovuje nejupfimnejgi soustrast a pfejeme zemfelYm ve'enY klid.

Cest budil jejich pamatce!

Sestra sekretafka Anna Emeryova eetla zapis z minule schaze a byl schvalen tak, jak byl eten. Podekovala sestfe Maxine Sefelkove za to, le zapisovala prabeh schaze v dobe jeji nepfitomnosti. Mezi po gtou byl nalezen dopis od pfedsedy Hlavni tifadovny bratra Howarda Leshikara, kterY informoval elenstvo na g eho faclu o 2adopfani k uzdraveni a dopis od bratra Howarda Leshikara z Hlavni aradovny, ve kterem nas upozorfiuje na oslavu stoleteho trvani jednoty v roce 1997 a le je nutno uvolnit dny v eervenci roku 1997 na patfiene oslavy a 2e jil nyni je doba, aby pfipravy k dastojnYm oslavam byly zahajeny.

Dale do gel dopis od sestry Sharon Tiercove o bratrskYch oslavach ve 3.okrsku a dopis od tajemnika Hlavni titadovny Mikesky s povolenim, le na g fad mule konat schaze etyfikrat do roka.

Pokladni tajemnice sestra Maxine Sefeikova pfednesla jeji zpravu a to byla schvalena tak, jak byla etena.

Vitame mezi dospelYm elenstvem Arlene F. Hoelscherovou, Donalda R. Veselku a Mellissu Renee Veselkovou a mezi nagi mlacle2 vitame Rachel A. Parkerovou a Brittany Lynn Zahirniakovou. Tammy M. Gerik Snokhousova si pfidala na pojistce.

Vgechny tyto pojistky vyfidil nag fadovY agent Freddie Kalusia.

Nag pokladni Freddie Kalula podal zpravu o finanenim stavu na gi pokladny. Jeho dobra zprava byla schvalena tak, jak byla etena. Desousedu a nekde potfebuje i poradit, kam ma zajit.

Pak nastaly volby a nasledujici afednici na geho f adu byly zvoleni jednomysine: president John Emery, vice president Rudy Seleik, tajemnice Anne Emeryova, financni tajemnice Maxine SefNkova, pokladrif Freddie anglicka dopisovatelka Anne Emeryova a Pesky dopisovatel Jan Vaculik. President John Emery jmenoval sestru Lit Matti govou do Kuchyfiskeho vYboru a Revisni komisi

Frantigek Kmoch:

To byl eesky muzikant (Pokraeovani) 1976 I v tomto roce vyjela hudba do zahraniei. V merle poeetnem slo2eni absolvovala tispe g nY zajezd do Rakouska, obci Prinzendorfu a Ranensdorfu, kde se konaly slavnosti 30.4roei zaloleni sportovnich spolka a slavnost sklizne brambor. Na koncerty se sjildeli milovnici dechovky, dirigenti a hudebni skladatele zblizka i zdali.

VelkY orchestr absolvoval tYdenni leteckY zajezd do sofijske oblasti v Bulharsku. Byl vybran StfedoeeskYm krajskYm narodnim vYborem jako reprezentant kraje. Vgechna vystoupeni fidil umeleck;"7 vedouci Ivan Fi ger. Hudebnici odjildeli s obavami, jak bude dechovka pfijata.

Je piece jen jina, ne2 je folklorni styl piednesu bulharskYch hudebnika. Jake vg ak bylo pfekvapeni, kdy2 je v Godeei vitali mladi hudebnici v tradienim obsazeni orchestru a navic KmochovYm pochodem Koline, Koline Mnozi muzikanti povalovali tento zajezd za nejpekneigi poslednich let.

Koncem zafi odjel petapadesatielennY soubor na zajezd do Mad'arska, mesta Ozdu a pH zpateeni ceste koncertovali ve drulebnim meste Kolina na Slovensku - v Rimayske Sobote.

Kolinska vefejnost i muzikanti sami si ji2 zvykli, le kolinske dechove orchestry vyji2deji kaldoroene do zahraniei. S kaldYm zajezdem pfiva2eji nove dojmy, zalitky i nove fispechy.

1977 V Polsku v meste Tarnovu zahrala Kmochova hudba milovnikam dechovky pane od podlahy. Doma koncertovala hudba na pfehlidce v Neratovicich, krajske soutell malYch dechovek v Lyse nad Labem, v Podebradech, Sobeslavi a hlavne v Koline na festivalu Kmochav Kohn, pH zahajeni qstavby nove matefske ly, otevfeni detskeho dopravniho hfigte a pod. Ke konci roku zaealo Metske budou tvofit sestra Lillie Mynafova a sestra Mona Zahhniakova.

Na zaver schaze jsme si znovu pfipomneli, le je potfeba, aby vetgi poeet 61enstva pfichazel na schaze, abychom mohli mit skuteene demokraticke zastoupeni a uliteend pfispeni elenstva. pamatujeme na stare pofekadlo, le vie hlav, vice rozumu, a to by se mohlo pro jevit na einnossti u nageho fadu.

Pfigti schaze se bude konat v patek veeer den 5. bfezna 1993 v sedm hodin a 30 minut veeer.

Terry Sefeik vyhral losovani. Schaze byla zakon'6ena a v gichni se potegili bratrskou zabavou pfi dobrem jidle.

S bratrskYm pozdravem: Jan Vaculik.

kulturni stfedisko, zfizovatel hudby, pofadat zabavne taneeni veeery "Sejdeme se pfi Kmochovce." Na prvnim, 2. prosince, byl pfitomen hudebni skladatel a dirigent Karel Vacek.

Po odchodu umeleckeho vedouciho Ivana Fig era k mladelnicke dechovce LSU byl vypsan konkurs na noveho kapelnika, ktery by pracoval jen s Mestskou hudbou Franti g ka Kmocha.

S novYm rokem se stal umeleckYm vedoucim hudby Miroslav Cisaf.

1978 Hudba behem roku pinila sve povinnosti hrat ye meste, zvla ge se vgak pfipravovala na zajezd do Francie.

Pfi koncertu v Praze na Staromestskem namesti 18.8 byla interpretovana east programu pro Francii, celY pak byl pfedveden v parku J. Fueika 27.8. v Koline.

Zajezd zaeind dnem 6. zafi 1978 cestou pies NSR a SvYcarsko do Francie. Hostitele - hudebnici Harmonie de Chambery. Orchestru se dostava oficielniho pfijeti u statosty mesta, kde je vyznamenan dirigent MhFK medaili sdru2eni francouzskYch hudebnika.

Spolu s hostitelskYm orchestrem zahajuji na gi 50.savoyskY veletrh spotfebniho zbo21 v Aix-les-Bains. PH koncertovani na raznYch mistech vYstavi gte se hudbe te gila vgeobecnemu zajmu, nad g ene pfijimana byla obyvateli pfi priivodu mestem k Palais de Fleurs, kde se veeer konal koncert..

Po jednotlivYch skladbach potlesk a zavereene ovace nemaji konce. Na vYstavigti hrali hudebnici kalclY den a pfihli2ejicich stale pfibYvalo. Posledni den pobytu vyvrcholil slavnostnim pravodem mestem, zde tieinkovalo mnoho francouzskSich orchestra a folklornich skupin. Mestska hudba Franti gka Kmocha slavnostni pravod uzavirala. Op& to byl velikY aspech.

Nad genY potlesk a volani. Mezi soubory domacimi a etyfmi zahranienimi byla Kmochova hudba bez konkurence.

1979 I tento rok byl velice naroenY. Vedle drobnYch vystsoupeni v Koline absolvovala maid dechova hudba vedend Josefem Maternou dva zahranieni zajezdy do Rakouska. V lete pfipravili hudebnici peknY a pestrY program v Praze na Staromestskem namesti.

Koncert dirigoval M. Cisaf, uvadela hlasatelka CST Jana Foitova. V srpnu zahrala hudba na vYstave zernedelca v CeskYch Budejovicich - Zeme livitelka.

Hudba byla hostem televizniho pofadu Sejdeme se na Vlachovce, kde pod taktovlcou Miroslava Cisafe zahrala zname pochody Frantigka Kmocha a Pavel Severa (tehdy pfedseda vYboru hudby) se optimisticky vyjadfil k udrleni kmochovske tradice a jejich pokraeovatelich : "...pomaha lidova gkola umeni, ktera vychovava dobre hrdee a nektefi pfichazeji k narn. Vet ginou jsou to synove nagich Menu, v soueasne dobe je nasdvojic otce se synem - v kapele pet."

Zaeatkem zafi byla hudba pozvana na do2inkove slavnosti do Vizovic. Za krasneho slunneho poeasi se dvouhodinoveho koncertu zaeastnilo pfes 6,000 nav g tevnika, kteti skandovanim a dlouhotrvajicim potleskem odmefiovali vYkon hudby.

Pfi zavereenem bloku pochoda Fr. Kmocha nebral potlesk konce a Koline, Koline museli hudebnici i zpevaci za mohutneho doprovodu nekolikrat opakovat.

Za tYden po zajezdu na Moravu odjela hudba na narodni dolinky do Hradce Kralove, kde spolu s orchestry Spoja a mladelnickYm orchestrem lidove gkoly umeni opet reprezentovala StfedoeeskY kraj. Dobfe reprezentovala na ge !nest° i zemi v nemeckem Gransee, kde deinkovala na oslavach 30.vYroei vzniku NDR. Spolu s orchestrem jela i delegace mestskeho a okresniho narodniho vYboru. Hudba zde koncertovala za fizeni M. Cisafe, malt' dechoq orchestr hral i k tanci.

Obe vystoupeni byla tispegna.

Po souteli v Neratovicich se hudba pfipravila na celostatni soutel velkYch dehovYch orchestra v Ostrave za intenzivni spoluprace s majorem Janem Chromcem. Na ukoneeni roku byl uspoildan slavnostni koncert, odpoledne pro duchodce a veeer pro ostatnf vefejnost. U dirigentskeho pultu se stiidali Franti gek Stejnar, mjr.

Jan Chromec a ing. Jaroslav Otta.

1980 Rok 1980 probihal ve znameni pfiprav na zajezd do Francie a hudebni vystoupeni pH spartakiade a na Kmochove Koline. Plesova sezona zaeala aeinkovanim na XVI, slavistickem karnevalu v Praze. Zde hral roz gifenY malt' dechovY orchestr vedenY Josefem Maternou. espegne bylo vystoupeni na oslavach 870 let TYnce nad Labem.

Zajezd do Francie se uskute ,• na zaklade pozvani predstavitela .Ctsta Chambery u pfile2itosti konani SavoyskYch veletrfra, kde Kmochova hudba koncertovala pfi slavnostnirn

14/VESTNiK-10. unora 1993 zahajeni a postupne na rfankch mIstech rozsahleho qstavigte.

Poiadatele piipravili pro orchestr dalgi vystoupeni v lizensk1Svch mestech Challes, Ms les Bains. Vynikajici tispech sklizela hudba na namesti pied radnici a v pritvodu mestem Chambery. Oslav se zaeastnilo 10 zahranienich orchestrft, ale nejvetgi sympatie divaka ziskala Mestska hudba Franti gka Kmocha. 0 koncertnim vystoupeni hudby ob girne informoval tisk a rozhlas. Velmi sympaticky posluchaei ocenovali skladby Frantigka Kmocha, Karla Vacka, Jaromfra Vejvoda a dalgich nagich autora. V tadach posluchaeit se easto ozkvalo hlasite skandovani "BRAVO, CEKO!" a tak orchestr se odmenoval dalgimi skladbami. V to dobe orchestr dirigoval jil Franti gek Stejnar. Poprve se sve funkce umeleckeho vedouciho ujal na zkou gce 27.8.1980.

(Pokranovani)

new, but it has almost replaced "dobre odpoledne" meaning "good afternoon" and has been making inroads in replacing even "dobre rano" or "dobre jitro". "DobrSi den" has replaced also quite a few overly polite greetings such as "poklona, ma ucta, rukulibarn, etc." Good riddance.

"Dobre rano" is used more in the country, while "dobre jitro" is more common in the cities. "Dobre jitro" isbecoming more and more common.

Since "jitro" is a poetic word and not otherwise commonly used, you may run across an abbreviation "dobOtro", which is strictly colloquial.

"Sbohem" has a religious origin.

Literal translation is "with God" and traces apparently to the phrase "Jdi (or Jdete) s Bohem". "Jdi" is singular, while "Jdete" is plural imperative (meaning "Go with God"). The religious meaning has been slowly lost in the common usage, therefore, it is written now as one word, "sbohem", instead of "s Bohem".

WELCOME TO CZECHOSLOVAKIA AND POLAND TOURING FROM JUNE 1-11, 1993 $1875 per person, based on double-occupancy.

Ueme se eesky Let Us Study Czech!

Lekce esti— Lesson Six Common Czech Greetings dobrY den— good day dobre rano— good morning dobre jitro— good morning dobrSr veeer— good evening dobrou noc— good night sbohem— goodbye s Panem Bohem— goodbye na shledanou— see you later nazdar— hello, cheerio The most useful term is "dobrST den". Its common usage is relatively

The religious meaning has been largely preserved with the longer form of the same greeting "s Panem Bohem", and, therefore, it is usually written as three separate words with capital letters. Literal translation would be "with Lord God." Occasionally, you may see it written as one word, "spanem bohem".

"DobrSr veer" and "dobrou noc" is used similarly as in this country. The same is true of "na shledanou".

"Nazdar" was made popular by the Sokols, and in this country it was regarded as a special Sokol greeting.

This is no longer so. "Nazdar" is very common, and no longer connected with Sokol use exclusively. When you meet someone who is older or whom you do not know closely, then the greeting of "dobrk den" would come to your lips, while a close friend or contemporary you would greet with "nazdar". From the point of an English-speaking person, the usage of "nazdar" is peculiar in the sense that it could and actually is commonly used,

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Sliby Ve slibech bud' opatrnr, vernS, a sveclom4. Deti nemajic iadneho jmeni, nemohou mnoho slibiti. Co vgak dle sqch okolnosti s rozvahou slIbilo (bez rozvahy nema nic slibovati), to ma vypiniti, lee' by vypInen1 siibu s nepremoiitelnou plekanou se setkalo. Jinak by to meli Tide za vrtkaveho, nespolehliveho.

Clovek chvaly hoden maze ku podivu mnoho dobreho pasobiti, i jest blahodejnStm pfikladem, jeni lasku k pravde, pevnost mysli, vernost a avert' Li& k lidem kolkol rozgifuje.

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not only when meeting a person like the American "hello", but also in parting, instead of "na shledanou" or "sbohem".

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Czechoslovakia-15 Days—June 16-June 30, 1993 Czechoslovakia and Rome—June 16-July 15, 1993 Two weekends in Czechoslovakia • Prague • Frenstat • Roznov • Brno • Slusovice • Breclav • Karlovy Vary • Munich • Garmisch/Partenkirchen • Oberammergau • Florence • Rome We will visit Brno (sister city to Dallas) celebrating it's 750th anniversary.

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

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ANNIVERSARY DAY CELEBRATION SPJST Lodge 88, Houston Sunday, February 14, 1993 * Dinner: 11:00 a.m. till ? * Chicken & Rice with Trimmings Coffee and Tea Included $4.00 per person Birthday Sisters Home Baked Pastries

* Entertainment * 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

SPJST Concert Orchestra and Choral Group 2:00 p.m. to 4 :00 p.m.

Games and Prize Drawings 5:00 p.m.*to 9:00 p.m.

Free Dance: Music by Leroy Matocha

Wednesday, February 10, 1993--VESTNiK/15

LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY (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.) *** LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI/SOKOL HALL

SPJST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, Feb. 12—Youth Club Valentine Party, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 16—Cottonwood Water Meeting, 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 19—Social night, 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 26—Social night, 7 p.m.

Friday, March 5—Trustee meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 7—Lodge Meeting, 1 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, Feb. 13- Texas Unlimited Saturday, February 20—Lost Wolf ***

LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS Saturday, Feb. 14—Regular Monthly Meeting, 3 p.m.

(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.) ***

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, 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, Feb. 13—Private Party Sunday, Feb. 14—Private Party Friday, Feb. 19—Lodge 24 Straight Dominoes Playoff; Call 985-2307 or 985-2354 for more information.

Saturday, Feb. 20—Non-alcoholic Teen Dance; Deejay Music, Public Invited.

Friday, Feb. 26—Lodge 24 "42" Dominoes Playoff; Call 985-2307 or 985-2354 for more information.

Monday, March 8—Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 13—Marshall-Morrow Wedding Dance, Music by DeeJay Ray Welch; Public Invited.

For more information regarding hall bookings or to reserve the Flag Hall, please contact Louise Zavodny at 985-2556. ***

LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Wednesday, Feb. 10—Youth Club Valentine Party, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 11—Private Party Saturday, Feb. 13—St. John Las Vegas Night Saturday, Feb. 20—Baby Shower Saturday, Feb 27—Band Boosdters Banquet Monday, March 1—Vrazet's Polka Band, 8:30-12:30.

Saturday, March 20—Private Party Saturday, April 17—Loaded Gun, 9:00-1:00 (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.) ***

LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR (Adult lodge meetings are every second Sunday of the month at 4 p.m. The Youth Club meets at 5 p.m.

LODGE NO. 32, VICTORIA Wednesday, Feb. 10—Monthly meeting at REA Building, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 14—Polka-Waltz Fest at the Inez Community Center.; 2-8 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 35, ELK Saturday, Feb. 13—Cherokee Rose Sunday, Feb. 14—Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 20—Straight From the Heart Saturday, Feb. 27—Billy Roy & Heart of the Night Saturday, March 6—Chalk Bluff Saturday, March 13—Cherokee Rose Sunday, March 14—R.V.O.S. Lodge 50 Meeting at 2:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 14—Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.

Saturday, March 20—Sons of the Desert Saturday, March 27—Billy Roy & Heart of the Night ***

LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN (Local lodge meetings are held the last Sunday of every month at 4 p.m. at the lodge home.) ***

LODGE NO. 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Monday, Feb. 15—Regular Meeting after Social Games Saturday, Feb. 20—Bartos-Cerny Wedding Saturday, March 6—Louise Volunteer Fire Department Dance Wednesday, March 17—Regular Meeting, 7 p.m.; Refreshments will be served.

Monday, April 19—Regular Meeting after Social Games.

(Games every Monday night at 7:30 p.m.; Games License No. 3000-72-8240-0). ***

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Saturday, Feb. 13—Fritz Hodde & the Fabulous Six Monday, Feb. 15—Board Meeting, 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 19—Family Night: Local lodge "Straight" domino playoffs and beginners Tarok instruction both start at 7 p.m. Hamburgers and french fries available at 6 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 20—Jerry Haisler & Melody Five Saturday, Feb. 27—Lee Roy Matocha Orchestra Saturday, March 6—The New Editions of Cuero Sunday, March 7—Lodge and Youth Club Meetings, 2 p.m.

Saturday, March 13—The Texans (C&W) Monday, March 15—Board Meeting, 7 p.m.

Friday, March 19—Family Night and R.V.O.S. No. 5 Meeting; also playoffs for "42" dominoes begins at 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 20—Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six Saturday, March 27—No Dance.

Sunday, March 28—Battle Dance with Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five and the King of Swing from Taylor; 3-7 p.m. $5 per person— no hall passes.

(Seaton Star Hall is located five miles east of Temple, just off of Highway 53. All Saturday dances are from 8-12 p.m. For more information regarding hall bookings, please contact Louis Kohutek at 983-2261. Hall telephone: 985-2548.) *** LODGE NO. 49, ROWENA (Every third Friday of the month is Game Night.) ***

LODGE NO. 54, WEST Friday, March 5—Quarterly Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 66, WACO Saturday, Feb. 13—Sidekick Saturday, Feb. 20—Billy Roy & Heart of the Night Saturday, Feb. 27—Private Wedding Saturday, March 6—Jerry Haisler & the Melody Five Saturday, March 13—Second Chance Saturday, March 20—Billy Roy & Heart of the Night

(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.) ***

LODGE NO 80, HOLLAND (Game night every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP1-74615-1395-8; AL-00061-9887-0)

LODGE NO. 161, JOURDANTON Sunday, March 14—Quarterly Meeting, 11:45 a.m. at the Jourdanton Civic Center.

LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Saturday, Feb. 13—Little Bit of Texas (C&W) Saturday, Feb. 20—Due West (formerly Texas Borderline) (C&W) Saturday, Feb. 27—Hayslip Brothers (C&W) Saturday, March 6—Chaparral (C&W) Saturday, March 13—River Road Boys (C& W) Saturday, March 20—The Taste of Texas (C&W) Saturday, March 27—South Texas Crystals (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 p.m.)

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LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Saturday, Feb. 13—Non-member rental.

Monday, Feb. 15—Lodge meeting and initiation of new members, 6:30 p.m. Sandwich supper, please bring dessert.

Saturday, Feb 20—Dance, Fritz Hodde and the Fabuous Six. Saturday, March 6—Dance, Czech Harvesters Sunday, March 7—Rental. R.V.O.S. dinner.

Monday, March 15—Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 20—Dance, Mynarcik Band Sunday, March 28-83rd Lodge Anniversary Dinner and Program. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.

Members please bring desserts.

LODGE NO. 175, ROSENBERG Tuesday, March 9—Quarterly Meeting at the George Memorial Library in Richmond, 7 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Friday, Feb 12—Leather and Lace Saturday, Feb. 13—To Be Announced Saturday, Feb. 20—Firecreek Saturday, Feb. 27—Leather and Lace (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 p.m.; Business meeting at 7:30 p.m.)

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LODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE Friday, Feb. 12—Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m. *** 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)

LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON (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.)

Saturday, Feb. 13—Valetine's Dance. Big Band Music with Bobby Lane from Nebraska.

DRESS CODE. $10 per person.

Sunday, Feb. 14—LODGE 88 ANNIVERSARY. Dinner at 11 a.m. Games at 2 p.m.

Dance 5-9 p.m. with Lee Roy Matocha.

Friday, Feb. 19—Buddy Kirk. Big band sound. DRESS CODE. $8.50 per person.

Saturday, Feb. 20—Jack Melick, "The Piano Man." DRESS CODE. $10 per person.

Saturday, Febi 27—"Battle Dance." Polka time, with Bobby Jones and the Moonriders. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. No free tickets. $6 per person.

Friday, March 5—Texas Brew. True C&W. $5 per person.

Saturday, March 6—Gus Lindemann: Ballroom and Variety. Dress Code. $6 per person.

Saturday, March 13—Vrazels: Polkatime. $6 per person.

Sunday, March 14—District Five Spring Meeting; Host Lodge 88, Houston.

Saturday, March 20—Manny Green: Big Band Music. Dress code. $8.50 per person.

Sunday, March 21—Blue Room Party: 4-9 p.m.; cocktails, dinner, dancing; $12.50 per person. Tickets on sale in lodge office February 5 through March 15.

Saturday, March 27—Central Texas Sounds: Polka and variety music.

For reservations, call (713) 869-5767. *** LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Saturday, Feb. 13—"Valentine Dance" from 8-12 p.m. Music by the Sulak Brothers.

Valentine King and Queen Drawing. Adult and teen cake decorating contest; cake walk and Hubenak's hamburgers—the best in Cowtown. Adults: $5, 13-17: $2.50; 12 and under free.

Sunday, Feb. 14—Lodge Meeting, 12:30 (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.) ***

LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS (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, March 7—Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

Sunday , April 18—Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

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

LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH Saturday, Feb. 13—Country & Western Dance with Country Junction. 8:30-12:30.

Sunday, Feb. 14—Feb. Lodge Meeting,3 p.m. ***

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LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON Saturday, Feb. 13—Green River Saturday, Feb. 20—Crossfire Saturday, Feb 27—Treadin' Water Saturday, March 6—Rough Country Saturday, March 13—Eighty Proof Saturday, March 20—Crossfire Saturday, March 27—Treadin' Water (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. 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). ***

LODGE NO. 187, ROUND ROCK Friday, Feb. 12—Debonaires Saturday, Feb. 13—O.M. Brown Friday, Feb. 19—Lonesome Dove Saturday, Feb. 20—Peoples Choice Friday, Feb. 26—O.M. Brown Saturday, Feb. 27—Debonaires (Private party room available. For more information, call Albert at 255-8157.) ***

LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE (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. 191, LUFKIN Wednesday, Feb. 10—Cloggers Thursday, Feb. 11—Square Dance Practice Friday, Feb 12—Polka Club Saturday, Feb. 13—C&W Dance Monday, Feb. 15—Square Dance Lessons Tuesday, Feb. 16—C&W Dance Lessons Wednesay, Feb. 17—Cloggers Thursday, Feb. 18—Square Dance Practice Friday, Feb. 19—Square Dance Gary Whitsett ***

LODGE NO. 196, HOUSTON-WEST Sunday, April 4—Lodge Meeting, plus Egg Hunt for children at 2 p.m. at Katy V.F.W. Bring you own beverages. The meal will be catered.

—SPJST-

16/VESTNIK—Wednesday, February 10, 1993

Congratulations to Our 1992 SPJST Million Dollar Producers

MARTHA BROZ DISTRICT FOUR LODGE 160, LOWAKE $2,731,500.00

ALBIN MACHU DISTRICT TWO LODGE 29, TAYLOR $1,060,000.00

EVELYN MIKESKA, F.I.C. DISTRICT FIVE LODGE 196, HOUSTON $1,076,610.00

"The SPJST is proud of the outstanding accomplishments of these three sales representatives.

Thank you for a job well done."

Fraternally submitted, Bernard Gebala, F.I.C. Supreme Lodge Vice President

The growth of the two-income family over the past twenty years has been phenomenal. The SPJST has been watching it closely and has developed a number of plans geared to meet the financial needs of today's families. For information on SPJST fraternal life insurance and financial products, contact a sales representative in your area or local lodge. For names of sales representatives in your area, please give us a call.

SPJST

Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas 520 North Main Street • Temple, Texas 76501 (817) 773-1575 or 1 (800) 72-SPJST