Vestnik 1993 03 10

"CHANGING TO MEET THE CHANGING NEEDS OF FRATERNALISTS"

ESTNIK

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

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

BENEVOLENCE

BROTHERHOOD

HUMANITY

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

VOLUME 81 NUMBER 10

March 10, 1993

ISSN-07458800

Society Congratulates February Top Producers More than 100 sales representatives now enrolled in Quick Start The sales representatives pictured below were awarded a cash award of $25 for each category as district top producers for the month of February 1993. The SPJST appreciates the efforts of these and all members of our volunteer sales force.

It takes planning and hard work to be a successful volunteer sales representative for the SPJST. Starting this month, more than 100 of our sales representatives began instruction in the Quick Start II fraternal insurance sales anu marketing program. The Society appreciates the extra efforts of these individuals and wish them continued success towards the completion of the program.

DISTRICT I EARNED PREMIUM

Donnie Victorick Lodge 9

Selling, in some respects, is like staging a play. If it is well done, there is usually a lot of preliminary rehearsal and backstage activity. Then, the real measure of our success comes when we are able to perform well. As has been stated, one of the primary objectives in mind when the Quick Start program was implemented was to better equip our volunteer sales force to provide our members and orospective members with optimal service before and aff,:r the sale.

Again, congratulations to all of our volunteer sales representatives—and to our many fraternalists working "behind the scenes" to help ensure the financial strength and vitality of the SPJST. DISTRICT III EARNED PREMIUM

Henry Breitkreutz,Sr. Lodge 35

DISTRICT I APPLICATIONS

DISTRICT HI APPLICATIONS

Beverly Dianne Howie Lodge 188

Ben Jarma Lodge 84

DISTRICT II EARNED PREMIUM

DISTRICT IV EARNED PREMIUM AND APPLICATIONS

Bob Miracle Lodge 200

"It takes planning' and hard work to be a successful volunteer sales representative."

DISTRICT V APPLICATIONS

Lydia Marsh Lodge 88

DISTRICT VI EARNED PREMIUM

Annimae Merta Lodge 30

DISTRICT VI APPLICATIONS

Mary Matula Lodge 4

Martha Broz Lodge 160

Treasury finds no unfair competition between fraternal benefit societies and commercial insurers NATIONAL FRATERNAL CONGRESS—The U.S. Department of the Treasury recently released its official report to Congress on fraternal benefit societies (FBS). The report is the result of a six-year study of the operations of FBS from 1930-1989. The Tax Reform Act of 1986 required Treasury to conduct this study and report to Congress.

There are more than 100 FBS in the United States. Examples are the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas (SPJST), Knights of Columbus, and Modern Woodmen of America.

The Treasury Department concluded that FBS charge prices similar to those charged by large mutual life insurance companies and that FBS do not use their tax-exempt status to compete unfairly with taxable insurance companies.

Treasury also concluded that FBS operate under tax exemption as efficiently as mutual life insurers.

Treasury found that net receipts have been positive for FBS insurance activities and negative for FBS fraternal and charitable activities. Treasury stated that this suggests FBS insurance income subsidizes fraternal and charitable expenditures. These charitable services benefit society as a whole.

The Report to Congress noted an increase in fraternal events, acts of fraternal service and hours of fraternal service between 1985 and 1989. In 1989, 46.7 million hours of volunteer work were provided by all FBS in the U.S. Treasury notes that a comparison of the rate of surplus accumulation and level of accumulated surplus of FBS with that of large mutual life insurers suggests that the rate and level of surplus accumulation

by FBS are significantly greater than for mutual companies. Treasury commented that these additional assets accumulated as surplus benefit members of fraternal benefit societies by reducing risk of insolvency.

—SPJST-

DISTRICT II APPLICATIONS

Louise Zavodny Lodge 24

DISTRICT V EARNED PREMIUM

DISTRICT VII EARNED PREMIUM

Evelyn Mikeska Lodge 196

Maxine Pavliska Lodge 107

DISTRICT VII APPLICATIONS

Thelma Hrncir Lodge 79

2/VESTNIK—Wednesday, March 10, 1993

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

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

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

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

LEONARD MIKESKA SECRETARY-TREASURER 01 lice Phone: (817) 773-1575 Home Phone: (817) 778-3720 . JERRY MIKULAS FINANCIAL SECRETARY Office Phone: (817) 773-1575 Home Phone: (817) 773-2950

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

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

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

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

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

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

MATT S. VANEK DISTRICT VI

Home Phone: (512) 578-2687 1009 Northgate, Victoria, TX 77904

BOB BAYER DISTRICT VII Home Phone: (512) 393-7257 Route Four. Box 166, Floresville, Texas 78114 PUBLICATION COMMITTEE MELVIN H. SKRABANEK, SEC. P.O. BOX 490, CALDWELL. TX 77836 - (409) 567-3664 .

DISTRICT 11 - LAVERNE CABLA, ROUTE 3, BOX 690, TEMPLE, TX 76501 - (817) 985-2354 DISTRICT 111 - BESSIE PETR, V. CHMN., 5406 MORNINGSIDE, DALLAS. TX 75206 - (214) 826-3557 DISTRICT IV - ANGELINE KRIST1NEK, CHMN., ROUTE 7. BOX 834. LUBBOCK, TX 79401 - (806) 763-0047 DISTRICT V - LORENDA BALDWIN, ROUTE 7, BOX 15, ALVIN, TX 7751 1 - (713) 585-4118 DISTRICT VI - HELEN KELNER, 911 AVE. K. ROSENBERG, TX 77471 - (713) 342-2624 DISTRICT VII - BETTY JURICA. ROUTE 2, BOX 899, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78410 - (512) 265-9018

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BY-LAW COMMITTEE DISTRICT I - DONNIE VICTORICK, P.O. BOX 85, SNOOK, TX 77878 - (409) 272-3265 DISTRICT II - RONNIE RIEGER, ROUTE 2, BOX 87-B, COUPLAND, TX 78615 - (512) 352-2000 DISTRICT III - JOHNNIE KRIZAN, SCTY., ROUTE 2, WEST, TX, 76691

DISTRICT IV - ERNEST KRISTINEK, JR., ROUTE 2. BOX 99, LITTLEFIELD, TX 79339 (806) 299-1264 DISTRICT V - MILDRED HOLEMAN, CHMN., 1006 CHANTILLY LN., HOUSTON, TX 77018 (713) 683-0018 DISTRICT VI - MICHAEL AHLSTROM, VICE CHAIRMAN, 407 TAOS STREET, VICTORIA, TX 77904 (512) 578-3279 DISTRICT VII - DOMINIC F. NETEK, SR., 3907 SKYLARK, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78210 - (512) 532-3916

Overview of Annual Report

FINANCE COMMITTEE DISTRICT I - ERNEST WENTRCEK, V. CHMN., 1530 BENNE-TT, BRYAN, TX 77802 - (409) 8224226 DISTRICT II - ARLEEN MAYEUX, ROUTE 5, BOX II. QUAIL HOLLOW ROAD, TEMPLE, TX 76501 - (817) 986-2952 DISTRICT III - ALFRED KERCHO, 436 BROOKVIEW, HURST, TX 76054 - (817) 2825065 DISTRICT IV - HERMAN D. WEISE, 6006 FM HWY. 765, SAN ANGELO, TX 76905 - (915) 653-989(1 DISTRICT V - ALVIN J. SEFCIK. 1409 AUSTIN, LaMARQUE, TX 77568 - (409) 935-3915 DISTRICT VI - RITA VANEK, SCTY.. P.O. BOX 901, EL CAMPO, TX 77437 - (409) 543-6220 DISTRICT VII - MONTA FOSTER, CHMN., 911 E. GONZALES, YOAKUM, TX 77995 - (512) 2935471 (H). (512) 293-5624 (Ranch)

Total Income Death Benefits Lodge and Member Benefits Administrative and Other Expenses Gain in Assets Total Assets

INSURANCE COMMITTEE SUSAN SKRABANEK, ROUTE 2, BOX 13, CALDWELL, TX 77836 - (409) 272-3440 DISTRICT II - LADIS NAVRATIL, I E. YOUNG, TEMPLE, TX 76501 - (817) 773-4644 DISTRICT III - BEN JARMA, CHMN., 9512 LEASIDE DR., DALLAS, TX 75238 - (214) 348-1514 DISTRICT IV - LEONARD JANSA, V. CHMN., 6617 PLAINVIEW DRIVE, SAN ANGELO, TX (915) 658-8045.

DISTRICT V - HELEN HEG WOOD, SECTY..

6702 LINDY ANN LN., HOUSTON, TX 77008 (713) 864-0489 DISTRICT VI - JEROME J. HLAVATY, BOX 174, LOLITA, TX 77971 DISTRICT VII - POLLY BAYER, ROUTE 4, BOX 166, FLORESVILLE, TX 78114 - (512) 393-7257

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STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR FRANK KLINKOVSKY, P.O. BOX 100, TEMPLE, TX 76503 - (817) 773-1575 STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR JONI LANGE, P.O. BOX 100, TEMPLE, TX 76503 - (817) 773-1575 DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I - SUSAN SKRABANEK, RT. 2, BOX 13, CALDWELL, TX 77836 - (409) 272-3440 DISTRICT II - PATSY KOSLOVSKY, 1309 E. CENTRAL, TEMPLE. TX 76501 - (817) 774-8488 DISTRICT III - BESSIE PETR, 5406 MORNINGSIDE. DALLAS, TX 75206- (214) 826-3557 DISTRICT IV - SANDRA JANSA, 6617 PLAINVIEW, SAN ANGELO, TX 76904 - (915) 658-8045 DISTRICT V - MARIE STAYTON, 206 AMUNDSON. HOUSTON, TX 77009 - (713) 694-2734 DISTRICT VI - MARCY DOROTIK, 1205-C VERDE ST., BRYAN, TX 77802 - (409) 822-1603 DISTRICT VII - MRS. MAXINE PAVLISKA, RT. 2. BOX 151, FLORESVILLE, TX 78114 - (512) 393-2030 LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MUSEUM Dorothy Pechal, Museum Curator Office: (817) 773-1575, P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76502 Sales Representatives Assistance

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Two weeks ago, Supreme Lodge members published their annual reports of the SPJST for 1992. It is interesting to compare the financial highlights of how our Society performed in 1992 versus 1991: Dec. 31, Dec. 31, 1991 1992 $13,379,242 $19,315,931 1,227,851 1,004,344 2,448,371

2,640,189

2,730,001 6,973,017 77,789,113

2,975,256 12,696,140 90,485,253

What speaks well of management is that the net gain in assets achieved in 1992. After administrative and other expenses, the SPJST recorded a 14 percent increase in total assets in 1992. Naturally, this gain in assets did not come solely from members insurance premium payments or from their annuity deposits.

The SPJST realized significant interest on its investments. Investment income represented approximately 38 percent of the gain in total assets. Net interest earned on assets after losses and expenses was 8.48 percent during 1992. This was a very good return considering the economic and interest rate environment of 1992.

While we are on the subject of reporting for 1992, you may want to know how well our Society performed in terms of new membership certificates and the gain in insurance volume. According to the Annual Statement, the SPJST recorded 49,464 certificates in force at year end, representing $308,283,353 of life insurance in force. This represents an increase of 4 percent over the total amount of insurance in force at December 31, 1991.

The total number of certificates in force, however, declined by 643. This decline was experienced in spite of the fact that the Society issued 1,096 new certificates in 1992. The decline in total number of certificates in force can be attributed to those policies lost due to death, maturity, expiration and surrender.

As Vice President Gebala stated in his report, the volunteer sales force is to be commended for their initiative and efforts during 1992. However, as he also pointed out, we must strive to achieve more ambitious goals in the future. He is right.

One of our goals for 1993 and for years to come must be to underscore to all of our members, the importance of mutual support in the marketing our traditional life insurance products. The sale of these products help our Society maintain the diversity of its asset portfolio; likewise, they help our members protect the financial well-being of of their families in the event of personal loss.

There are already signs of improvement. More than 100 members of our sales force are currently enrolled in the Quick-Start II insurance sales and marketing program. Another positive development may emerge from this week's Supreme Lodge meeting as the group is scheduled to discuss a new lodge recognition and incentive program designed to more effectively link the Society's fraternal and financial goals and objectives. .........

Such a program—provided that it is carefully constructed and effectively implemented—could have a major positive impact on the future of our Society.

A review of Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas's Report of Lodge Refunds for 1992 dramatically illustrates the need for such a plan.

According to the report, during 1992 a total of 35 "active" lodges did not record a single new member during the year; eight lodges secured one new member; and eleven lodges secured two new members. That's 54 lodges with very little new member activity. The report goes on to note that 16 of theses lodges did not meet even once during the year—yet a good many of these lodges continued to receive their annual premium refund.

It's a situation that all, of our Supreme Lodge officers agree needs to be addressed. That, in itself, is a step in the right direction. As President Howard Leshikar pointed out in his report, "teamwork" is essential in getting things done.

Indeed, an emphasis on teamwork was the common thread running throughou't all of our officers annual reports.

Perhaps the most difficult area to assess in comparing the SPJST's performance last year to the year before is in the area of fraternal benefits extended by the Society to its members and to its benefactors. Without a doubt, there was an extraordinary amount of fraternal activity in our Society last year—from youth camps and achievement days in every district to an extensive calendar of local lodge activities, district, and statewide events and contests.

The annual lodge fraternal activity reports do a good job of quantifying such activities; however, the reports are not really structured to gauge the effectiveness these activities. As a result, it is difficult to show how well we did this year, compared to last year or any other year.

It's a little like driving a car without an odometer. We know that we've covered a lot of ground, but just how far we've gone, we can only guess. The introduction of such a measuring device for our fraternal program is strongly encouraged.

Annual member surveys in the Vestnik or at the Spring District Meetings may he useful tools for helping management plan and evaluate effectiveness of the Society's fraternal programs.

To be sure, the Vestnik is not immune from the medicine which it seeks to dispense. An annual readership survey of the Vestnik would enable your editor, as well as the Publication Committee, to better track the progress of the publication and provide it with meaningful input and direction from the membership. This is just one of the recommendations that will be made to the Publication Committee when they meet in Temple to discuss the newspaper on April 3.

So, how did the SPJST do last year?

Like the officers and directors said in their reports, the Society is in sound financial shape and has a fraternal program of which we can be justifiably proud. By reestablishing its commitment to traditional products and by striving always to understand its members needs, the SPJST should enhance its presence in the marketplace and continue to prosper.

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Wednesday, March 10, 1993—VESTNIK/3

The SPJST Monthly Insurance Report As Of 2/28/93

Top Sales Representatives Based On: AMOUNT OF EARNED PREMIUM Donnie Victorick Bob Miracle Henry Breitkreutz, Sr. Martha Broz Evelyn Mikeska Annimae Merta Maxine Pavliska Home Office

DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 3 DISTRICT 4 DISTRICT 5 DISTRICT 6 DISTRICT 7 DISTRICT 9

NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS Beverly Dianne Howle Louise Zavodny Ben Jarma Martha Broz Lydia Marsh Mary Matula Thelma Hrncir Home Office

In December, The Honorable Michael Zantovsky, Ambassador of the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic to the United States, spoke on the topic "Czechoslovakia, December 1992 Update" at the University of Texas at Austin. The lecture was sponsored by UT and the Czech Educational Foundation of Texas (CEFT).

Pictured with Ambassador Zantovsky, center, are CEFT President Sid Pokladnik, left and CEFT Vice Chairman Calvin Chervenka. Brother Pokladnik is also director of District Three and Chairman of the SPJST Supreme Lodge.

MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR * INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED * INS. WRITTEN

DIST.

APPS.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9

20 27 14 4 13 12 3 2

$179,500.00 $661,000.00 $197,700.00 $190,000.00 $1,027,000.00 $155,000.00 $37,500.00 $20,000.00

$159,500.00 $736,470.00 $227,950.00 $125,000.00 $405,000.00 $25,000.00 $265,000.00 $0.00

Totals:

95

$2,467,700.00

$1,943,920.00

YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR * INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED *

DIST.

APPS.

INS. WRITTEN

INS. ISSUED

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9

32 50 44 10 52 24 12 3

$367,000.00 $1,317,470.00 $563,150.00 $445,000.00 $1,947,000.00 $493,000.00 $332,000.00 $120,000.00

$319,500.00 $846,470.00 $450,450.00 $255,000.00 $990,000.00 $63,000.00 $299,500.00 $100,000.00

Totals:

227

$5,584,620.00

$3,323,920.00

Fraternally,

Bernard M. Gebala Vice President —SPJST-

RATES FOR ANNUITIES

INTEREST

6.25% Annualized

Effective 8-1-92 through 3-31-93 INTEREST RATE FOR UNIVERSAL LIFE 7% Annualized Effective 11-1-92 through 3-31-93

Family Fun and mportant SPJST Dates

INS. ISSUED

SPJST MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Home or Farm Mortgages: 7 1/2% for 1 to 7 years 7 3/4% for 8 to 15 years 8% for 16 to 20 years

Mortgages on Qualified Owner-Operated Business Real Estate 9 1/2% for 10 years 9 3/4% for 11 to 15 years

March 13

Lodge Officers' Workshop, Lodge 177, Academy.

March 14

District Five Spring Meeting, Lodge 88, Houston..

Youth Leader Quarterly Reports due.

March 15 March 19-21 1993 Youth Leaders' Workshop, Camp Lone Star, La Grange.

State "42" Tournament, Lodge 15, Buckholts.

March 27 District Two Spring Meeting, Lodge 80, Holland.

March 28 State Horseshoe Tournament, Lodge 17, New Tabor.

April 17 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 18 District Three Spring Meeting, Lodge 84, Dallas.

April 25 District Seven Spring Meeting, San Antonio.

May 16 June 4-6

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

June 27 July 10

District Five Youth Achievement Day, Lodge 88, Houston.

District Four Youth Achievement Day, Lodge 160, Wall.

July 11

District Two Youth Achievement Day, Lodge 29, Taylor.

July 27

District Three Youth Achievement Day, Lodge 66, Waco.

August 1,

District One Youth Achievement Day, Lodge 13, Dime Box.

August 1,

District Six Youth Achievement Day, Lodge 185, New Braunfels.

Aug. 14-15

State Youth Achievement Day and Royalty.

—SPJST-

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's

Society Lowers Mortgage Interest Rates Dear Members, We are pleased to announce that in response to current market conditions, our mortgage loan rates have been lowered by one-quarter of a percent.

In an effort to offer our members more competitive mortgage rates, the SPJST is proud present the following interest rates for the respective repayment terms: 1-7 years-7 1/2 percent 8-15 years-7 3/4 percent 10-20 years-8 percent

If you are considering refinancing your existing mortgage, building that long-awaited addition, or buying your first home, please give us a call. Realization of your dreams may be more attainable than you think.

4/VESTNiK—Wednesday, March 10, 1993

District News and Updates

District Spring Meetings DISTRICT ONE

THIS SATURDAY!

April 18, 1993—Lodge 9, Snook

Look Forward to Something Good at the

DISTRICT TWO

March 28, 1993—Lodge 80, Holland

LOCAL LODGE WORKSHOP

DISTRICT THREE

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

Lodge 177, Academy

April 25, 1993—Lodge 84, Dallas 8625 Floyd Street,-DIallas

DISTRICT FOUR

April 18, 1993—Lodge 157, Lubbock

WHO'S COMING?

DISTRICT FIVE

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

March 14, 1993—Lodge 88, Houston

This workshop is for your benefit.

Maximum results will be achieved only with maximum participation.

DISTRICT SEVEN

1435 Beall Street, Houston

DISTRICT SIX

April 18, 1993—Lodge 30, Taiton May 16, 1993—Lodge 133, San Antonio 1314 Fair Avenue, San Antonio

SPJST State Horseshoe Tournament * April 17, 1993 * Lodge 17, New Tabor

SPJST State "42" Domino Tournament * March 27, 1993 * Lodge 15, Buckholts Current Activity of Receipts and Disbursements for the Month of February, 1993 Bonds Certificate Loans Mortgage Loans Certificate of Deposit Real Estate Owned Annuities Flex Annuities Withdrawal Bonus Death Claims Double Indemnity Matured Endowments Premium Refund Surrender Value Bond Expense Decrease In Bonds By Amort.

Reinsurance Profit On Sale of Bonds State Exam Actuary Advertising Appraisal Expense Commission Contributions District Youth Counselors Society Automobile Expense Fraternal Activities Hospitalization Legal Service Expense Liability Insurance Medical Exams Non-Medical Exams Museum Operating Expense Membership Dues Office Maintenance Office Rent Expense Vestnik Vestnik Postage Organizational Expense Postage Salaries Office Supplies Tax: FICA, TEC & FUTA Telephone Travel—Officers and Directors Travel—State Field Manager Research and Development

DEBITS $1,501,506.33

CREDITS 371.30 33,194.94 203,480.59 125,464.36

4,277.03 89,773.48 306.09 81,605.29 5,000.00 17,414.00 52,707.05 54,059.16 119.00 1,905.15 9,049.18

Workshops Youth Activities Office Rent Home Account Expense SPJST Scholarship Annuities Dividends Mortgage Loan Expense REO Taxes, Insurance Loss On Sale of REO District Fraternal Activity Coordinator Annuity Withdrawal Expense UL Withdrawal Expense Bond Interest Certificate Loan Interest Certificate of Deposit Interest Mortgage Loan Interest Premiums Reinsurance Refund Royalties & Minerals Prem. Income-Pd-Up Additions Application Fee

$6,000.00 3,855.67 436.97 850,432.10 2,190.50 298.40 501.33 32,716.66 142.03 241.34 475.44 323,266.67 6,656.83 466.01 232,351.90 207,234.96 175.20 9,150.75 34,835.98 5,177.50 $2,064,819.07

1,099.23 5,827.87 4,375.00 3,416.46 2,599.15 35,431.66 11,757.70 623.80 1,086.99 1,255.97 10,962.30 982.50 8,707.68 1,409.47 539.26 276.00 40.00 2,955.62 6,000.00 3,877,85 10,000.00 830.17 3,125.58 73,262.01 8,739.08 6,057.53 2,523.41 403.41 319.55 1,109.88

144.00 506.35

Cash Balance 1-31-93 Credits Debits

160,907.56 2,042,265.60+ 2,064,819.07-

Cash Balance 2-28-93

$ 138,354.09

Assets: Cash Bonds Mortgage Loans Certificate Loans Stock Certificate of Deposit Home Office Building Real Estate Owned EDP Equipment Furniture & Office Equipment

$ 138,354.09 58,179,781.64 30,051,043.64 1,527,880.07 640,299.24 526,561.94 821,296.40 234,451.32 47,536.00 129,660.76

Total Assets

$92,296,865.10

Fraternally,

1/4,,,4/Q.(AS4) Jerry Mikulas Financial Secretary —SPJST-

$2,042,265.60

Wednesday, March 10, 1993—VESTNIK/5

District News and Updates District Five President Invites Members to Spring Meeting Dear Members and Guests, Our upcoming Spring District Meeting will be hosted by Lodge No. 88, Houston. Working together, your District Five officers and the president and board chairman of Lodge 88 have made plans for a wonderful day of fellowship.

So, mark your calendar and make plans to spent a day with your fraternal brothers and sisters. We are asking all of you sisters and brothers who bake to bring something for the pastry table. It would he greatly appreciated. The Youth and Youth Leader of District Five will he in charge of this area. Won't you give a helping hand to the Youth—they are our leaders of tomorrow.

The meeting schedule is as follows: Date: March 14, 1993

Lunch*: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Social: 12 noon - p.m.

Meeting: 1 p.m.

Place: 1435 Beall Street, Houston Texas

*A chicken dinner with all the trimmings will be served We would appreciate your presence.

It will be a day well spent. Visiting with our fraternal brothers and sisters is what it's all about . . . Let's clasp our hands and enjoy life and a day of fellowship with our friends.

See you March 14, 1993.

Fraternally, Evelyn Mikeska District Five President —SPJST-

Letters from the Lodges Lodge 4, Hallettsville Reports on February Meeting Dear Members, Our lodge met Sunday, February14, 1993 at 2 p.m. in the Hallettsville Youth Center. President Annie Vahalik called the meeting to order. Flag Bearer Adam Siptak assisted by Jeremy Kalmus and Nicholas Vahalik brought up the flag and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Corresponding Secretary Erwin Holy read the minutes to the last meeting

Scenes from Lodge 32, Victoria Valentine's Day Polka Fest

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District Five Spring Meeting Agenda Lodge No. 88, Houston, Texas March 14, 1993 11 a.m.-1 p.m

Lunch

12 p.m.-1 p.m. Social (Taped music) 1 p.m.

Call to Order Presentation of Colors National Anthems

Evelyn Mikeska, President John Buri, Leslie Watkins, Erick Zucha English—Fred Buri and Dist. Five Youth Accompanied by Carolyn Filipp Czech—Helen Hegwood Accompanied by Naomi Spencer

Welcome Response Introduction of Guests

Jerry Ermis, President, Lodge No. 88 Montie Baldwin, 1st Vice President Mary Ann Kieschnick, 2nd Vice President

Memorial Service

Evelyn Mikeska, President

Roll Call of Lodges Dorothy Ptlughaupt, Secretary Recognition 50-Year Members and Fraternalists Report Supreme Lodge Representative Reading of Minutes and Correspondence Dorothy Pflughaupt Treasurer's Report Lorenda Baldwin, Treasurer District Director Report Louis Hanus, District Director Rest Home Director Report Lonnie Lostak (139) Old and New Business Report of Auditing Committee

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Franklin Elles presents SPJST rain gauge to Sam and Cecilia Hambleton of Victoria for being the second longest-married couple to attend the polka fest.

The Hambletons have been married 58 years and 11 months.

Election of Officers Site Selection for Family Day Announcements

Mary Ann Kieschnick, 2nd Vice President Installation of District and Youth Club Officers Door Prizes An auction of baked goods benefitting the youth will be held after the business meeting

—Thank you for coming and supporting your district—

The District Five Spring Meeting will be hosted by SPJST Lodge No. 88 located at 1435 Beall Street in Houston on March 14, 1993.

The day will begin at 11 a.m. with a chicken dinner. Cost is $4 for adults and $3 for children. We are asking those who can, to please bring a dessert to complement the meal. Any desserts left over will be auctioned off and proceeds

will be divided between the Youth Clubs working that day.

A social will be held from 12 until 1 p.m. See the agenda for more information. Please come and bring a friend.

Fraternally, Dorothy Pflughaupt District Five Secretary --SPJST-

Lodge 32 President Franklin Elles, right, presents a set of SPJST dominoes to Jan Gulyas, Decin, in the Czech Republic.

Brother Gulyas received the prize for having traveled the greatest distance to attend the Polka Fest Battle Dance in Inez on February 14. District Six Director Matt Vanek, who donated the dominoes, is at left.

Franklin Ellis presents a box of candy to Herman and Angelyn Johnson of Victoria for being the longestmarried couple to attend the polka fest.

The Johnsons have been married 65 years and 6 months.

Youth Report Marie Stayton, DYC Introduction of State Royalty King—Paul Pflughaupt (88) Duke—Darrell Havemann (88) Queen—Lindsey Michalak (88) Duchess—Tamara Williams (88)

District Five Spring Meeting March 14, 1993

which were approved. Correspondence followed, including a letter on the Officer's Training Seminar and a list of our 50-year members.

Treasurer Helen Zabransky read her report. FAC Joe Siptak told the members of the various activities and tournaments coming up.

President Vahalik read a letter announcing that our lodge fraternalist, Erwin Holy was named one of the top five State Fraternalists for 1992. Congratulations!

Sunshine Chairman Margaret Smotek reported on the monthly bingo held at Stevens Convalescent Center. She also thanked the youth club for the Valentines which the residents enjoyed receiving. Sister Smotek also thanked Evelyn Holy for baking the birthday cake for the meeting.

Audit Committee Chairman Hilmer Galetka reported on the audit of the

Franklin Elles presents a box of candy to Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Cann, the most recently wed couple to attend the polka fest.

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youth club and adult lodge books. The committee made recommendations for the increase of salaries to the officers, reporter and committees which were approved.

President Vahalik and Vice President Siptak named the following committees for 1993: Audit Committee Hilmer Galetka, Elsie Mascheck, and Mary Matula Resolution Committee Gaynell Chudej, Victoria Zak, and Gaye Galetka Sunshine Committee Margaret Smotek, Elsie Mascheck and Mary Matula Refreshment Committee Evelyn Holy, Gaynell Chudej and Susan Siptak It was decided to present the 50-year pins to our members at our annual Family Day in August.

The members voted to contribute $50 to the Kari Housey Fund. Kari is a leukemia patient in Breckenridge Children's Hospital.

Youth Leader Annie Vahalik reported on the youth club activities. They also presented a short Valentine program which was enjoyed.

The meeting adjourned. Lunch was served with Vice President Joe Siptak giving the meal prayer. The members then enjoyed playing games.

Margaret Smotek won the birthday cake for January, February and March.

Others present with birthdays were: Ida Neubauer, Elsie Mascheck, Gaynell Chudej, Elizabeth Vahalik, Tucker Scott, Joe Siptak, Joshua Siptak and Philip Vahal ik.

The youth had a prize drawing for two boxes of Valentine candy which were won by Patsy Zahransky and Diane Llanes. Also, their candy guessing game winner was Diane Llanes.

Door prize winners were Constance Prasek, Shirley Kalmus, Joshua Siptak and Erwin Holy.

Our next meeting will be on Sunday, March 14th at the Youth Center at 2 p.m.

Lunch will he served as usual and door prizes given.

Fraternally, Patsy Zahransky, Reporter —SPJST-

23, Moravia Meets March 16

Lodge

Dear Members, Lodge 23, Moravia will meet on Tuesday, March 16th at the lodge hall.

Please bring your list of charitable activities for the year of 1992, so that we can fill out our work sheets and send them to the Home Office. Also, remember to keep records of your charitable works for 1993.

Join us at the meeting and help us make plans for the future.

Fraternally, Millie Berger —SPJST-

32, Victoria Reports on February Meeting Lodge

President Franklin Elles called the February 10th meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a moment of silence for our departed members.

Our main business was the upcoming Polka Fest Battle Dance. The Vrazels and Bobby Jones sounded wonderful.

Everyone seemed to have a great time— so much that we are having the same setup again next year ... so mark your calendar for February 13, 1994! Special thanks to Lois and Franklin-Elles for putting all of this together. They did a terrific job and we really appreciate it.

Also, we want to thank Joe and Barbara Stubbs for circulating our flyers all over the country—great publicity from nonmembers! Kolaches sold real fast and they were made by Henrietta Vanek and Linda Spiller—delicious! The "cake ladies," also known as Lois Elles, Kathy Ahlstrom, Valeria Motal, Vlasta Svohoda, Jarmilla Obermiller, Ella Arnold and Barbara Stubbs kept the people coming back for more sweets. Also, thanks to non-member Nelson Arnold for helping at the door. Everyone pitched in and made this fest a lot of fun—a great success—and a great way to spend Valentine's Day. See the pictures for further details of the prize winners.

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, March 10th at the Victoria Electric Coop on Ben Jordan at 7:30 p.m.

Make plans to attend.

Fraternally, Kathy Ahlstrorn, Reporter SPJST-

66, Waco Reports on February Meeting Lodge

Dear Members, The meeting was called to order at 2:30 p.m. by President Jim Locke.

Flags were presented by Jesika Tierce and Sandra Trickett. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alicia Neslony and the youth pledge was led by Justin Engelke.

Everyone was asked to remain standing for a moment of silence for our deceased members, Brother Frank S. Miller, Raymond Volcik, and Robert Schroeder. May they rest in eternal peace.

All officers were present except Jeanette Smith.

We had three visitors: Jeff Barak, Joe Sulak and Melissa Karlik.

Sister Bonnie Pruitt read the minutes of our previous meeting and approved them as read.

The minutes of the Board of Trustees' meeting were read by Mary A. Langlotz and approved. Sister Lucille Cervenka then gave the Entertainment Committee report for our March 21 meeting. Members are asked to bring snacks. The committee will furnish chips, pickles and coffee. The lodge will furnish drinks.

The FAC report was given by Mary A. Langlotz. There were 25 members present at our February 8th social game night. Our next social game night will be on March 8th at 7 p.m. Bring a snack.

She reported that there were 84 Tarok players at the Tarok Tournament which was held at Lodge 66. There were 108 plates served for dinner. Kolaches, strudel, doughnuts and desserts were served all day.

New members accepted were Justin Lee Lauderdale, Jerry D. Nowaski, Candace Pavlicek, and Kellie M. Powell.

Youth Leader Gladys Yates reported that there were sixteen members, one visitor and six adults present at the meet ing. The youth donated doughnuts to the Tarok Tournament lunch. They will be working the kitchen every third Saturday of each month.

The youth will also donate a can opener for the kitchen.

The Easter Egg Hunt Will be at our April 18th meeting.

Keith Gatewood reported on the Lodge 66 Volleyball and Horseshoe Pitch challenge made by Lodge 200. A motion was made, seconded and passed that we do this at a later date. This will be a fun day and a show of fraternalism and support between the local lodges.

Brother George Pauling reported on the District III Fraternal Fest. They will have a meeting to discuss the fraternal fest.

There was a donation of $500 made to John Reich.

In other business, a sign-up sheet was available for members planning to attend the workshop at Lodge 177, Academy on March 13.

A resolution of sympathy was read for our departed member, Brother Frank Miller and Raymond Volcik.

In the cheer and condolence report, it was noted that get well cards were sent to Mary Jaska, Rose Galler, Ben Cunningham, John Reich, Agnes Janak, Dennis Gerik, Robert Glasman, and Robert Schiller.

Sympathy cards were sent to the Frank S. Miller family and Raymond Volcik family.

There were two Valentine prizes—a red carnation corsage for the lady and a red carnation boutonniere for the gentleman. Winners were Emma Ceska and Weldon Galler. The 50/50 game prize was won by Georgie Pavlicek.

Door prize winner was Bonnie Pruitt.

Birthday celebrants for February were Jane Galler, Lucille Cervenka, Evelyn Stuckly, Amanda Neslony, Marie Klemetchek, and Bernie Engelke.

The birthday cake was brought by Amanda Neslony.

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

Fraternally, Leona Nors, Reporter —SPJST-

Guess I had best get back to my Spring Cleaning. Hope to see you!

Fraternally, Fay Rejcek, FAC

84, Dallas Hosts Successful Mardi Gras Dance

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Lodge

Dear Brothers and Sisters, We really had a fun time at our "Mardi Gras" dance. If you were not there, you missed some excellent dance music and the parade march with a "Mardi Gras" atmosphere. Everyone was enjoying themselves.

Now is the Lenten season. Forty days and nights for person house cleaning and preparing ourselves for Easter.

On March 6 we are having another terrific band—the Czech Harvesters. We will be looking forward to seeing you.

Can you believe that spring is just three weeks away? On March 20 we are having our "Spring Cleaning" dance.

Music will he furnished by the Mynarcik Orchestra. So, don your "Spring Cleaning" togs and come and join us for dancing fun. Who knows—you may get swept off your feet.

Membership dues notices have been mailed with other information included.

For you who do fraternal, charity and deeds of good will, please complete the form sent you and return with your dues remittance prior to April 30. This information is reported to the Supreme Lodge to help keep our non-profit status.

Your contributions are needed and appreciated.

Flash Idea—Why don't you bring the information and attend our monthly meeting on March 15 at 7:30 p.m. The address is 2625 Floyd Street.

—SPJST-

87, Temple Scheduled to Meet March 12 Lodge

Dear Members, President Ladis Navratil called the regular meeting of SPJST Lodge No. 87, Temple to order on Friday evening, February 12 at 7 p.m.

Flag Bearer Lad Zatopek led the lodge in creciting The Pledge of Allegiance. A silent tribute was paid to deceased members.

Various reports were given and old and new business was discussed.

Alice and Roland Diener were accepted into the lodge as new members.

Martha Davenport and Rose Marie Everett transferred into Lodge No. 87 from Lodge No. 15. A warm welcome is extended to the new members and transfers. We will be looking forward to seeing you at our lodge meetings.

Our congratulations to Luvina Holec, our 75-year member and to the following 50-year members: Joe Daniel Dovar, Frank J. Petruy, Annnie M. Plsek, Ladis Joe Zatopek and Joe Woodrow Zvolanek.

Thanks to Ed and Florence Riesner for being hosts for the February meeting.

Lad and Mary Zatopek will host the March 12th meeting, beginning at 7 p.m.

Millie Schiller was a guest at our February meeting.

Get well wishes to all who are convalescing.

May all of your days be beautiful!

Respectfully submitted, Fraternally, Dorothy Chervenka Recording Secretary

130, Dallas Reports on International Festival Lodge

Our January meeting opened with a moment of silence for deceased member Herman Long. With 12 members present, the meeting opened with President Keith Shinn leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes and treasurer's reports were approved as read. Correspondence included a letter form the Czech museum visitors, once again thanking all of us for our hospitality; a letter from the Supreme Lodge asking all lodges to reserve July 11, 12, and 13, 1997 for their Gala Celebration; and a letter announcing the local lodge workshop on March 13 at Lodge 177, Academy.

Information has been received from the International Festival that we have been participating in for the past several years. It will now be known as the Dallas Festival of Nations and will be held in Artist's Square in downtown Dallas on June 11, 12, and 13. We hope that all of you will come and support our efforts.

Also, we received correspondence on the District III Fraternal fest in the fall.

Our February meeting also moved forward as the January meeting did.

Thanks to all of our members who helped our lodge host the February Fraternal Council. Attendance was very good and the money-making function quite successful.

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Beseda Director Martha Vrla announced that she will be commencing the Beseda practice soon. So, anyone interested in joining us and learning these beautiful dances are very welcome. Our next rehearsal will be held on March 14th, which is a Sunday. More information later on time and place. Our March meeting will be held on the 15th at SPJST Lodge 84, in the Youth Room at 7:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Rose Ann Parma, Reporter —SPJST-

Sewing Circle Reports on Activities

Ennis

The Circle met on February 11, 1993.

President Sadie Kubin called the meeting to order. The President welcomed seven guests and 33 members. Our guests were Bessie Taraba, Wesley Tupy, Erben Crone, Jerry Kohn, Joe Vlk, Bill Foit and Julius Podhrasky. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. A moment of silence was observed in memory of Sis-

ter Mary Novak and Leslie Vrla, husband of Sister Mary Vrla and father of Sister Georgia Morales. Sincere sympathy is expressed to the bereaved families.

The minutes were read and approved as read.

Sunshine Report A sympathy card was sent to Sister Mary Vrla and family. Flowers were sent to the services of Sister Mary Novak. A "thank you" note for the flowers was received from the family of Sister Novak. A "get well" greeting and a money gift was sent to Sisters Frances Vita and Otilie Haskovec. A "thank you" note was read from Otilie and a note from Sister Frances Kudrna for her mother, Sister Frances Vita.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to the February birthday celebrants.

A quilt was tacked for both Sister Emilie Harrison and for Sister Alene Skrivanek.

Sister Mary Kopecek donated a flour sifter for the sisters to buy chances for.

The money received will go to the Circle. Thank you Mary. Sister Doris Foit

was the winner. The door prize was brought by Sister Evelyn Slovak; the lucky winner was Sister Linda Trojacek.

Sister Liddie Pavelka furnished mints for the tables. Sister Anne Zvolanek was not able to attend; however, she sent a bowl of lovely camellias from her garden. Sister Ade11 and Joe Vlk brought the flowers to the meeting. Sister Rose Bednar

will furnish a quilt top for the Polka Festival quilt. Sisters, we need gifts for the arts and crafts table for the polka festival.

Please bring them to our meeting in March and April. Also, start collecting items for our "white elephant" sale. We will set a date later.

We welcomed Bessie Taraba as our new member.

S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1 Celebrates Valentine's Party S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1 recently held their Valentine's Party. The residents enjoyed ice cream floats made with Big Red or ginger ale. The kitchen staff did their part by baking chocolate and oatmeal cookies to go alwon with the floats. Residents alsoreceived cups of candy from the home.

In a contest to select the Valentine Sweetheart, residents guessed how many M&M's were in a jar. Mrs. Velma Barron came the closest. She received the big candy heart and was

named our Sweetheart for the day.

Mrs. Esther Martin came in second and was given the jar of M&M's. Mr. Edward Kopecky from Granger, Texas provided residents with good dance music. Elsie Flink, Kelli Archer and Pauline Kovar all took turns dancing with the residents.

Refreshments were served by Elsie Flink, Demetra Shiller, Shirley Holubec, Ilyn Kaspar and Allison West.

Sincerely yours, Pauline Kovar (A.D.) —SPJST-

Lodge 142, Houston 1993 Officers and Directors John T. Buri, flag bearer.

Velma Barron was selected Valen- Edward Kopecky of Granger providtine's Sweetheart at the party. ed good music for the party.

II, 1993 officers of Lodge No. 142, Houston, pictured from left, front row, are: Elizabeth Hermis, Youth Leader; Alice Jochen, Secretary; Rosie Tumis, Financial Secretary/Treasurer; Barbara Boyd, Vice President; Marilyn Spivey, Fraternal Activities Coordinator. Second row, from left: Frank Tumis, Guide; Keith Kieschnick, President; John Buri, Flag Bearer.

1993 Board of Trustees of Lodge No. 142, Houston, pictured from left: Henry Hermis, Martin Kieschnick, Robert Kieschnick—Chairman, Rosie Tumis and Emil Kutra, Jr.

Residents, pictured from lett, are: Goldy Loessin, Esther Martin, Vlasta Stasny and Cornelia Benad.

Gladys Nelson, on behalf of Lodge No. 187, Round Rock, presents a $500 check to Woody Richards, administrator of S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1 in Taylor. The money will be applied towards the purchase of a stereo and speakers for the home.

8/VESTNIK—' 'ednesday, March 10, 10 1993

In one of the recent issues of the Vestnik was an interesting write-up about Frank Kurz, of Lodge 88, Houston.

Many years ago, his father and stepmother, Anton and Frances Kurz of Ennis, Texas, visited us frequently on the Vaclav Tupy farm.

Sometimes they brought a large block of ice, fresh strawberries or bananas to make homemade ice cream. Sometimes they came early in the evening when we were working in the field. One of us would go home early to milk the cows for milk to put into the ice cream.

Frank, Ruth and family also visited us on the farm, as did his brother, Willie.

Many years ago, my husband and I visited their sister, Milada, and her family in Chicago, Illinois and Sister Martha, not too many years ago, in Hayward, California. Martha and I still keep in touch. The poem written by Frank Kurs in the Vestnik was beautiful. I have a photo of Frank and Ruth in Czech costumes taken at the State Fair in Dallas several years ago.

Take good care of yourselves. The "flu bug" and those nasty colds are still around.

Our next meeting will be on March llth. See you then.

Alice T. Roberts, Reporter —S PJ

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S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 2 Reports on February Activities Updates In February, Blanche Bell, Richard Kucera, Alma Corson and Frank Barrick became the newest residents to join S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 2 in Needville.

We regret the death of Mary Sims.

Mary will he missed by our staff and other residents.

Elizabeth Miller is hospitalized in Polly Ryan Hospital. We wish her a speedy recovery. We are happy to welcome back Rosie Zdunkewicz and Hilda Clark.

Flowers during the month were donated by Nancy Landry, and Thomas and Susan Wallis. Fruit was donated by the Blue Barron 4-H Club. Cookies were donated by Elsie Mahlmann. Bananas were donated by A.A.R.P. Chapter No. 1772 and a flag was donated by Victor Zdunkewicz. All donations were greatly appreciated.

February Activity Report Every Monday morning, Olie Eixman, Willie Mae Tielke, Ruby Lee Oberhopp and Alice Bergen came to have sing-along.

Every Tuesday morning, Frank Ramos or Linda Sober came to have Bible study.

In the afternoons, Annie Stavinoha, Ida Gasch, Toni Kramer and Adela Wadephul -came to help with bingo.

Every Thursday afternoon, the Immanuel ladies, Presbyterian ladies,

On Friday afternoon, February 12, the residents had their Valentine Party.

Lydia Garcia was chosen Queen and John Svatek was chosen King.

Catholic ladies and Methodist ladies came to have crafts.

Every Friday afternoon, Melva Hastings, Mildred Novak, Linda Sober and Frieda Klawitter came to roll hair.

Every Sunday morning, Annie Stavinoha and Rosie Kovar came to have Rosary. The Knights of Columbus came to give communion.

On Wednesday afternoon, February 3, Rev. George Kuebler with the Immanuel United Church of Christ had services.

On Monday afternoon, February 8, Rev. Jensen and the Hope Lutheran Church Women from Beasley had services and brought cookies and had a social afterwards.

On Wednesday afternoon, February 10, Rev. David Foster, with the Methodist Church, had services.

On Friday afternoon, February 12, the residents had their Valentine Party. The residents enjoyed listening to "Let Me Call You Sweetheart" and other fayorite songs. Lydia Garcia was chosen Queen and John Svatek was chosen King. They were presented with a corsage and a boutoniere. Valentines were presented to the residents. Martha. Marx brought a heartshaped cake and Mildred Novak brought a decorated cake. Volunteers Mildred Novak and Melva Hastings helped serve the cake, ice cream, punch and coffee to all Everyone enjoyed the afternoon.

On Sunday evening, February 14, Rev. and Mrs. Knitt with the First English Lutheran Church had services.

On Monday afternoon, February 15, Ed. Pisklak provided accordion music.

On Tuesday evening, February 16, George Lolley and Larry Ognoski provided music and singing.

On Thursday afternoon, February 18, Garland Hurtye and Mary Goffinett with the Fort Bend Humane Society brought dogs for therapy. On Friday afternoon, February 19, the Gulf Coast Czech Singers came to entertain.

On the morning of Ash Wednesday, February 24, Father Ramsey, Milton Legendre, Rosie Kovar and Annie Stavinoha with St. Michael's Catholic Church, came to have mass and distributed ashes.

In the afternoon, Rev. Bell, with the First Baptist church, had services.

February Birthdays "Happy Birthdays" for the month of February were extended to the following residents: Paul Shafer, Sophie Rusnak, Marcella Steffek and Eileen Spezia; and to the following staff members: Sonya Dubose, Monica Dixon, Barbara Padgett and Denise Gonzales.

The Birthday Party was held on Friday afternoon, February 26, which included Louis Vacek entertaining with the piano and singing "Happy Birthday."

The A-Flower and Gift Shop provided the corsages and boutonnieres. The First Baptist Church ladies of Needville provided the cakes. The First Baptist ladies and the volunteers Melva Hastings and Ida Gasch helped to serve the cake, ice cream, punch and coffee to all.

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

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

Harvey and Martha Marx will be retiring on March 31. We would like to take this opportunity to say "thank you," especially to all of the volunteers, to the churches and to the many different organizations in the community that provided services and continue to provide services in the home during our employment.

Martha Marx, S.A.D. —SPJST-

Travel to the Czech Republic and Study Czech Travel to the Czech Republic and study Czech with people from all over the United States and Holland. The study tour will be from July 6th to July 30th, 1993. The group leaders will be Thadious Polasek of Texas and Helena Landovska of Prague, Czechoslovakia.

Housing and food service will be at the dorms of the Agricultural School at Suchdol n the northern part of Praha. Instruction will be by professors of Charles University and a linguistic institute in Praha.

Along with the classes, there will be cultural excursions in Prague: tours of the Prague Castle, picture galleries, the Old Town, and much more. There will also be out of town excursions to: Karlstejn, Jizni Morava, Ivancice, Moraysky Krumlov and Milotice.

If you wish to join the group, contact Thadious Polasek at Route Four, Box 79, Schulenburg, Texas 78956 or call him after 7 p.m. at (409) 562-2207.

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McLennan-Hill Chapter of Czech Heritage Society Meet Members of the McLennan-Hill Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society met on January 24, 1993 at West Community Center in West. Sixty people were in attendance.

The introductory speaker at the meeting was Mr. Eddit Frank Lednicky of Houston, who spoke on the role of computer technology in genealogical research.

Featured speaker was Professor Albert Steele, Honorary Vice President in charge of foreign affiars of the Republican Party of Podkarpatska Rus (Ruthenia). Mr. Steele's presentation coverd the World War II era and the Czech and Slovak reigons today.

Also adressing the group was Lisa Spinazzola, the speical events coordinator for the city of Waco. Ms. Spinazzol issued an invitation to Heritage Society members to represent the Czech and Slovak states at the Global Fest which will be held at McLnnan Community Collge in Waco from April 30 until May 1, 1993.

A motion was made and carried that the chapter will participate in the Global Fest. President Ernest Jaska appointed Willa Mae Cervenka to coordinate the program activities.

A motion was also made and carried that the chapter will again participate in the West Fest in 1993.

In other business, Alden Smith spoke briefly on the Brno-Dallas Siser City program. President Jaska noted that he had written a letter to William Pareya, mayor of West, commending the city for its comttment to restore the old railroad depot as a museum and a tourist attraction. The Heritage Soicety is requesting a meeting with the city to complement this project.

Let's keep our Czech roots alive!

They can be kept alive by renewing your membership in the Czech Heritage Society and by encouraging others to do likewise. Dues are $10.50 ($8 goes to the state organiztion and #2.50 is retained by the local chapter). Please send these dues to Eugene Horak, Treasurer, P.O. Box 514, West, Texas 76691.

Finally, welcome aboard to our seven new members. They are Irene Kallus, Evelyn Marak, Mary Pavlas, Willie Mae Podsednik, Willie Mae Polansky, Sallie Wendt, and Chritine Wyninger.

Ahoj, Willa Mae Cervenka, Reporter —SPJST-

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Memoriam In Memory of Jerry Novosad Mr. Jerry J. Novosad of Boerne, Texas died recently at the age of 72. Brother Novosad retired from the Army Medical Corp at Fort Sam Houston in 1965 with the rank of Major, following 25 years of

service. Durin World War II, he served as a medic, seeing action throughout Western and Central Europe. He also served during the Korea Conflict as 1st Sgt. of the 23rd Infantry Medical Company. Over his military career, Novosad received numerous dcorations, including the Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts.

After his military service, Novosad began his second career in San Antonio as a teller at the National Bank of Commerce. He retired from NBC as vice president in charge of purchasing after 20 years.

In 1969, Brother Novosad moved to Boerne, where he had built his dream home. Brother Novosad was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 88 in Houston, Texas.

He is survived by his wife, Mildred; his daugher and son-in-law, Barbara and Gene McClure; his son and daughter-inlaw, Jerry Jr. and Jaime Novosad; his daughter and son-in-law, Beverley and Ken McClure; his brother, Robert Novosad; two sisters, Alice Whiteman and Lillie Ruhmann; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter and eight nieces and nephews.

Rosary service was held at 7 p.m., Thursday, February 18th at Ebensberger Funeral Home in Boerne, Texas. The funeral mass was at 1 p.m., Friday, February 19th at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Boerne, followed by a military graveside service at Fort Sam Houston Cemetery at 2:45 p.m.

Novosad's family asked that , in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to an individual's charity of choice.

Submitted by Lillie Ruhmann —SPJST-

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To the Bereaved Survivors of Our Deceased Brothers and Sisters, the Supreme Lodge SPYSTEvresses Its 51earyeft Sympathy. fraternally, P=1.` Leonard D. Mikes ka

Secretary-Treasurer

10/VESTNIK-Wednesday, March 10, 1993

Expression of Sympathy

Expression of Sympathy

Expression of Sympathy

We , the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 88, in Hosuton, Texs, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed member BIRDIE HILSHER PECH, who passed away on February 13, 1993 at the age of 78.

Survivors include two sons, Robert and William Hilsher; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

She was a member of Lodge 88 and Sons of Herman, Royal Neighbors of America, KJZT, Czech Society of America and All Saints Catholic Church.

Burial was in Woodlawn Garden of Memories Cemetery in Houston, Texas.

Rita Alexander Mary Roznovsky Laura Warnasch

The officers and membership of SPJST Lodge No. 79, Corpus. Christi, express sympathy to the family of RAYMOND P. MALISH, SR., age 78, who died February 27, 1993.

Mr. Malish was born in Taylor and lived in Corpus Christi most tof his life.

He was a member of the St. Pius X Catholic Church and of SPJST Lodge No. 79. He was preceded in death by a son, David R. Malish, in 1950.

Survivors are his wife, Hermina Malish of Corpus Christi; three daughters, Margie Stamp of Longmont, Colorado, Rosalie Poynter of Westerville, Ohio, and Elizabeth Hill of Columbus, Ohio; one son, Raymond P. Malish, Jr., of Corpus Christi; ten grandchildren and onegreat-grandson.

Rosary was recited at 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 2, at Maxwell P. Dunne Funeral Chapel. Funeral mass was celebrated at 12 noon on Wedesday, March 3 at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial followed at Seaside Memorial Park Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Raymond P. Malish, III, Zachary Wilson, Kenneth Stamp, Tony Vanecek, Jerry Krnavek, and Jim Elzner, Sr., In lieu of usual rememberances, memorial donations may be sent to the Kidney Foundation, 3751 Up River Road, Corpus Christi, Texas 78408, or to a favorite charity.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee, Milly Elzner Judy Majek Michael Majek

We, the Resolution Committee of Academy SPJST Lodge No. 177, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge sister, FRANCES NAULT, who died Tuesday, Febrruary 23, 1993 at a Temple hopital. She was 66.

Mrs. Nault was born in Rosebud to Jim and Vassie (Reese) Mosley. She had been a resident of Lake Belton since 1974 and had lived in Temple from 1958 until 1972. Prior to retirement, she was employed for 24 years as a lab technician at Scott and White Hospital. She served as senior vice commander of the VFW Auxiliary, Post No. 10377, District 14, Lake Belton. She was a member of St. Luke's Catholic Church in Temple and Academy SPJST Lodge No. 177.

Survivors include her husband, Robert A. "Bob" Nault of Lake Belton; one son, Alvis Lee Sammon of Austin; three daughters, Debra Sammon Boyd of Lake Belton, Linda Lamar of Academy and Janice Fox of Temple; one brother, Jimmy Mosley of Temple, one sister, Evelyn Craven of Bruceville; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral service were held on Friday, February 26, 1993 at 11:30 a.m. at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple with the Rev. Walter Matus officiating.

Burial was in Bellwood Memorial Park in Temple.

May our departed lodge sister rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee, Libbie Bartek Louis Driska Theresa Baca

-SPJST-

Expression of Sympathy We the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 142, Houston, in behalf of our entire embership, wish to express our deepest and sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our deaprted lodge brother, CHARLIE J. CHUPIK, age 83, who passed away February 20, 1993 after a lengthy illness. He was a charter member of Cy-Fair Community Church and a member of SPJST Lodge No. 142, a World War II veteran, and a member of Disabled American Veterans.

He si survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary Chupik; sons and daughters-inlaw: Charlie, Jr. and wife, Joanne of Little Rock, Arkansas, Tom and Kathy of Houston. Roland and Patricia of Tucson, Arizona; grandchildren Eric, Jolie, Karen and Kristy Chupik; brother Bob Chupik of Aquilla, Texas; sisters Marie Pace of Lubbock, Texas, Lydia Waters of Everman, Texas and Helen Couch of Houston.

Funeral Services were held at 1:30 p.m. on Mandy, February 22, 1993 at Brookside West Chapel, with Rev. Joseph Polasek and Rev. Henry Beseda officiating. Interment was in Memorial Oaks Cemetery.

May he rest in peace.

Rosie Tumis Rita Hermis Elizabeth Hermis

-SPJST-

Expression of Sympathy SPJST Lodge No. 200, Eddy, would like to express its sympahty at the death of our brother, MANUEL MARTINEZ, who died Saturday, February 13, 1993 at the age of 45.

Manuel was a kind and generous person. He served the public for many years. He will surely be missed by each of us. It is so tragic to lose a member so young. We hope that his family can gain consolation knowing that Manuel is in a better place with his maker.

Earl Soudelier Financial Secreary/Reporter

-SPJST-

-SPJST-

Resolution of Sympathy We, the members of BleiblervilleNelsonville Lodge No. 201, express our sympahty to the families of EUGENE H. KAASE, who died on February 12, 1993 at his residence in Brenham, Texas at the age of 83.

Brother Kaase, who was a 50-year member of the SPJST, was born to Willie and Emma (Mackel) Kaase on January 8, 1910 in Bleiblerville, Texas.

He attended the public schools in Austin County. He also attended an automobile mechanic school in Memphis, Tennessee. He was an automobile mechanic until his health failed.

He was married to Mabel Seidel on April 17, 1935.

Services were held at Salem Lutheran Church of Welcome.

He is survived by a daughter and sonin-law, Darnell and Richard Surrett of Brenham; six grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; brothers and sister-inlaws, Erwin and Lima Kaase, and Marvin and JoAnne Kaase of Houston; sisters, Anita Wollert of Houston, and Elda Klausmeyer of Brenham.

Eugene was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel; one daughter, Shirley Pechal and her husband Clyde Pechal; two (Surrett) grandchildren and a sister, Esther Heidemann.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resoluton Committee Lillie Mae Shupak Laura Mae Slacik Clara Susen

-SPJST-

-SPJST-

Expression of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 88, in Houston, Texas, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family of our deaprted member RAYMOND L. DAVIS, who passed away on Febraury 22, 1993 at the age of 67.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Louise and two brothers.

He was a member of the Arabia Temple Shrine, Scottish Rite Babies, 32nd Degree Mason, Order of Eastern Star Spring Branch No. 984 and served in the U S. Navy. He retired from Cameron Iro Works after 35 years of service.

Burial was in Brookside Memorial Park.

Resolution Committee, Rita Alexander Mary Roznovsky Laura Warnasch

-SPJST-

Expression of Sympathy We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge Slavonic Linden No. 66, Waco, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to epxress our deepest and sincere sympathy to the family of our deaprted brother RAYMOND F. VOLCIK, of West, who died on Sunday, February 1, 1993 at the age of 75.

Services took place on Monday, February 8 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. John Molnar officiating. Burial took place at West Brethren Cemetery.

Brother Raymond was a retired constable for McLennan County Precinct Three. He was retired after 20 years of service. He also worked for Texaco Oil Company in West for 14 years.

He is survived by his wife, Elenora of Waco; one son, Danny L. Volcik of Chalk Bluff; one daughter, Charlene Kirby of Northcrest; three brother, Adolf and Edwin of West and Albert of Waco; one sister, Angelina Veach of Waco; and six grandchildren.

Brother Raymond was a member of the Catholic Church, a K.J.T. member of West and a member of the SPJST for 39 years. He was preceded in death by a son, Marvin, in December of 1991.

May our Brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee Polly Gaidusek Johnnie Gaidusek Darlene Engelke

-SPJST-

Expression of Sympathy We, the members of the Resoluton Committee of Lodge Slavonic Linden No. 66, Waco, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to epxress our deepest and sincere sympathy to the family of our deaprted brother FRANK S. MILLER, SR., of Abbott, Texas, who died on Wednesday, January 27, 1993 at the age of 86.

Rosary was recited on Friday, January 29, at 7 p.m at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church with Monsignor Frank Miller as leader, along wih many area priests. Mass of Christian Burial took place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 30, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church with the Monsignor Frank Miller as celebrant. Burial took place in St. Mary's Cemetery in West.

Brother Frank was retired from the R. J. Reynold Company after 45 years of service. He was a valued member of Lodge 66, serving as bookkeeper for many years . He was very supportive of all the projects at Linden Hall. He worked the ticket office, along with his wife, Philomena, until a few years ago.

Brother Frank was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, K.J.T. Society No. 107, Knights of Columbus Council 2305 in West and an SPJST member since July of 1955.

Survivors include his wife, Philomena of Abbott; two sons, Monsignor Frank Miller of Gatesville and Eugene Miller of Carrollton; three daughters, Sister Margaret Miller of Fort Worth, Jo Ann Carpenter of Dallas and Frances Pustejovsky of Abbott; two brothers, John Miller of Austin and Joe Miller of Weatherford, Texas; 17 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee Polly Gaidusek Johnnie Gaidusek Darlene Engelke -SPJST-

Wednesday, March 10, 1993 VESTNiK/11

FEATURE

From

Embassy of the Slovak Republic Addresses Separation of Czechoslovakia On February 9, Dr. Milan Erban, a representative of the Slovak Embassy, spoke before reporters representing the U.S. and foreign media at the National Press Club in Washington about the "velvet divorce" from the Czech Republic and a variety of political, economic and cultural issues facing the new Slovak Republic.

Erban attributed Slovakia's separation from the neighboring Czech Republic to a number of factors, including the demise of the communist system.

"Slovakia was urged to implement a strong central plan and strict reforms or to go its own way," he said.

On Slovak industry, Erban noted that historically, the the primary livelihood of its citizens had been farming.

However, since after World War I, the region became heavily industrialized. "What we are now seeking is foreign investment and privatization of those factories which previously built heavy machinery for the defense industry, and their conversion into manufacturing facilities for other goods," said Erban.

Erban solicited continued U.S. support in the form of foreign investment and tourism. "This level of foreign interest will help the Slovak Republic rebuild its infrastructure, while broadening the world's view of our culture."

Erban drew comparisons between Slovakia and the United States. "The basis of Czechoslovakia and its principal concepts were founded in the United States. This new state was defined as a common state of two nations—the

Czechs and the Slovaks. This was only true in part," Erban explained.

"The Slovak Republic is a true melting pot. We are a rich mosaic of nations and ethniticities, influenced by the Great Moravian Empire and Byzantine, Frankish and Ottoman cultures."

"The Slovak Republic has long been devoted to the arts and sciences," explained Erban.

"We have prominent opera singers.

Our drama theater is excellent and on par with more renowned world theater companies.

Had more people been fluent in our native language, Slovakian, they might have earned the reputation they deserve."

Erban spoke of the political freedom in the Slovak Republic which he said allows the free operation of several political parties, including the Movement for Democratic Slovakia, Party of the Democratic Left, Slovak National Party, Christian-Democratic Party and the Coexistentia-Hungarian Christian Democratic Movement Coalition.

"Despite this freedom, there is a misperception that because of a minority support for the Communist party— between 15 and 17 percent of the population—approximately the same proportion as exists in the Czech Republic—we are still under Communist rule," he noted. "This is not the case.

The Slovak Republic is striving toward democracy that will keep the heritage and culture of a cohesive Slovak state intact."

—SPJST-

"The Slovak Republic is striving toward democracy that will keep the heritage and culture o a cohesive Slovak state intact."

the State Youth Director Vestnik Project for March

Kraslice Painted Easter Eggs Czech Easter Eggs, known as "Kraslice," are very beautiful and symbolic. Early recorded history suggests that the eggs represent the Universe, Creation, Fertility and Rebirth.

Egg painting was extensive in the Slavic tribes, where many beautifully decorated Moravian eggs come from.

At one time, all eggs were painted with natural colors. Today, the use of chemical agents are widely used. Various methods are used to color and design the eggs, but the most popular is dipping the hand-blown shell into cool wax, cutting out the design, painting it, rewaxing the egg and then proceeding to the rest of the overall picture, scene or geometric design.

Many Czech customs are associated with the Kraslice. One of the most cherished is the traditional egg roll, where eggs are rolled down a grassy slope; thus, symbolizing the rolling away of the stone from the tomb of Jesus on Easter morning. A new bride, according to

another Czech custom, is to break an egg before entering her new home. This custom was to assure her of being blessed with many children.

A custom in both Cechy and Moravia at Easter was that of boys plaiting willow wands and "switching" the girls with them. The switching was done for various reasons, according to the locale.

Sometimes girls were "switched" to get "the devil" or mischief out of them so they would not become lazy. Switching also signified the dusting off of winter bleakness. Decorated eggs were given to the tormentors and virtually everyone, including the family cows and geese, for luck in the coming year. When the eggs were eaten, the shells were spread on the fields and garden areas for luck in the growing season.

Resource Material: Czech Folklore, by Vladimir Kucera The Czech Book, compiled

by Pat Martin —SPJST-

VESTNIK PROJECT OUESTIONS

1. What is the Czech word for "painted Easter eggs?"

2. Name two things the Kraslice symbolizes.

3. Egg painting was extensive in what tribes?

4. Originally, Easter eggs were painted using what materials?

are widely

5. Today, the use of used to decorate the eggs.

6. What does the custom of rolling an egg down a grassy slope symbolize?

7. A new bride breaking an egg before entering her new home would assure her of what?

and Friends of Cermna Planning "Homecoming" Natives

Dear friends in the U.S.A., We turn on descendants of Czech emigrants in the U.S.A., on their families from Cermna and its surrounding—East Bohemia, especially on the families of Dusgiek, Coufal, Hejl, Haizler, Motl, Marek, Ligikar, and . ilar,on The Czech Heritage Society as well, to the editors office of the Czech magazine Hospodar and similar institutions.

A lot of Czech families from Cermna and its surrounding area left for the U.S.A.—especially for Texas. Josef Lidumil LiSikar, especially, was a leader of a big campaign to the U.S.A. in 1853.

On July 4th and 5th, 1993, to mark the 140th anniversary of the campaign, we want to commemorate this meaningful man who left Cermna-Nepmuky. On the house in which he lived, we want to unveil a plaque with this inscription: Joseph Lidumil Lesikar, awakener of this region,

pressed by offices, lived in this house since 1820. He left for liberty for America in 1853. He died in Texas in 1887.

In 1988, a book was issued in Texas titled "Memorabilia Josef Lidumil Lesikar and Family, " compiled and privately printed in 1988 by Frances M. Duncan of Houston, Texas. The book is about 500 pages long.

The Association of Natives and friends of Cermna invites all descendants to take part in this celebration. We also invite all friends and descendants from our locality to become members of our association and support our work. People in the U.S.A. who can speak Czech or who learn the language of their ancestors, can order our magazine "Cermensk zpravodaj." They can find interesting news and some facts about history in it.

—By name of the Association of Natives and friends of Cermna Frantae gilar, Editor Nepomuky 51 P. Homi Cermna 561 56 Czech Republic --SPJST-

8. Name two reasons the custom of "switching" was practiced.

9. On Easter, decorated eggs were given to everyone for what reason?

10. After the eggs were eaten, what was done with with the shells of the decorated eggs?

—SPJST-

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Fraternally, Joni Lange State Youth Director

-SPJST-

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Mail Completed Contests to: Joni Lange State Youth Director—SPJST P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17

Vince Morehead Mabrey Petty Marshall Petty Mica Petty Chantel Sebesta Cheryl Sebesta Cindy Sebesta Crystal Sebesta

18P,20C 20P,20C 20P,20C 20P,20C 20P,20C 20P,20C 20P,20C 20P,20C

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Laura Spanel-Weber

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Emilie Tischler

24 24 24 24 24 24

Jeffrey Ashcraft Jennifer Ashcraft Danny Baker Tammy Baker Brent Vanicek Harold Vanicek

20P,20C 20P,20C 20P,20C 20C 20C 20P,20C

Shirley Ashcraft Shirley Ashcraft Shirley Ashcraft Shirley Ashcraft Shirley Ashcraft Shirley Ashcraft

25 25 25 25 25

April Holland Brian Holland Jake Holland Randy Trojacek Sandra Trojacek

20C 17P,20C 25C 25C 20C

Linda Trojacek Linda Trojacek Linda Trojacek Linda Trojacek Linda Trojacek

28

Jessica Kelner

20P,24C

Helen Kelner

29 29 29 29 29 29 29

20C Lee Betak 20P,20C Chad Cervenka 20P,20C Jason Cervenka 25C Lacy Cervenka 20P,20C Christie Haag 20P,20C Lisa Haag 20P,20C Darrell Malicoat (Continued at top of next page)

Donna Vanecek Donna Vanecek Donna Vanecek Donna Vanecek Donna Vanecek Donna Vanecek Donna Vanecek

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

MARCH BONUS POINTS: 5

Name at least two women who you believe have been influential in the course of history. Give a brief explanation of why with each.

14/VESTNIK-Wednesday, March 10, 1993

29 29 29 29 29

Derrick Malicoat Michael Machu Sheri Machu Tracy Machu Kristine Muegge

20P,20C 20C 20C 20C 19P,20C

Donna Vanecek Donna Vanecek Donna Vanecek Donna Vanecek Donna Vanecek

30 30 30 30 30

Jason Kaspar Kyle Kaspar Lenice Kaspar Michael Kaspar Bradley Krpec

20C 25C 20C 20C 17P,20C

Karen Kaspar Karen Kaspar Karen Kaspar Karen Kaspar Karen Kaspar

35 35 35 35 35

Jana Breitkreutz Stefanee Callaway Waylon Callaway R.D. Easter Christopher Pavelka

20P,20C 20P,20C 20P,20C 20P,20C 20P,25C

Dawn Pavelka Dawn Pavelka Dawn Pavelka Dawn Pavelka Dawn Pavelka

40 40 40

Martha Banos Jared Dybala Lisa Reck

19P,20C 19P,20C 20C

Mary Ann Karasek Mary Ann Karasek Mary Ann Karasek

47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47

Brandon Bartek Laura Gibson Brian Glaser Brooke Glaser Lisa Greger Lori Greger Mark Greger Rebecca Greger David Hejl Sarah Hejl John Hoelscher Kristin Klecka James Kortis April Marek Randall Marek Heather Novosad Angela Pechal E.J. Pechal Jennifer Pechal Shannon Pechal Erin Skrabanek Gary Skrabanek Jason Smith Victoria Smith

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Andy Wuensche

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Leona Stalmach

66 66 66 66 66 66 66

Justin Englke Alicia Neslony Amanda Neslony Brian Tierce Jesika Tierce Michael Tierce Nathan Tierce

20P,20C 20P,20C 20P,25C 20P,20C 20P,19C 20P,25C 20P,19C

Gladys Yates Gladys Yates Gladys Yates Gladys Yates Gladys Yates Gladys Yates Gladys Yates

84 84 84 84 84 84

Jamie L. Novak C.J. Novak J.J. Novak Meribeth Novak Kelly Sims Rusty Sims

20P,25C 20P,20C 20P,20C 20P,20C 20P,20C 20P,25C

Bessie Petr Bessie Petr Bessie Petr Bessie Petr Bessie Petr Bessie Petr

87 87

Justin Kacir Kevin Kacir

25C 15P,20C

Pam Capps Pam Capps

88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88

Karen Bender Kristen Bender Krystal Bender Amanda Fults Darrell Havemann Darren Havemann Melissa Havemann Christina Janak Kristy Sokol Jill Mattiza Valerie Mattiza Justin Miller Russell Miller Paul Pflughaupt Michael Williams Tamara Williams

16P,20C 16P,20C 16P,22C 16P,20C 20P,20C 20P,19C 20P,20C 25C 20P,20C 19P,20C 19P,20C 15P 15P,20C 20P,20C 15P,19C 15C

Barbara Linney Barbara Linney Barbara Linney Barbara Linney Barbara Linney Barbara Linney Barbara Linney Barbara Linney Barbara Linney Barbara Linney Barbara Linney Barbara Linney Barbara Linney Barbara Linney Barbara Linney Barbara Linney

107 107 107

Kelly Ciomperlik Kara Morrisey Trey Pfeil

117 117 117 117 117

Erika Landin Jennifer Marek Jonathan Sosa Joshua Sosa Melissa Sosa

130

Joshua Hluenka

20C 20C 25C 20P,20C 20P,20C 20P,20C 20P,20C 20P,20C 20C

Liz Bielefeld Liz Bielefeld Liz Bielefeld Betty Jurica Betty Jurica Betty Jurica Betty Jurica Betty Jurica Suzanne Vrla

Camp Tee-Shirt Design Contest I am pleased to announce the winners of this year's Camp T-Shirt Design Contest.

They are named below. Their winning entires appear on the next page.

Age Group 6-8 9-11 12-14 15-17

Name Jessica Kelner Nicholas Rackel Stacey Branham Paul Pflughaupt

Lodee Lodge No. 28, East Bernard Lodge No. 13, Dime Box Lodge No. 185, New Braunfels Lodge No. 88, Houston

The grand prize winner is Nicholas Rackel of Lodge 13, Dime Box. Nicholas's design will appear on this year's camp t-shirt.

I would like to congratulate thse winners on a job well done. Our judge, Keith Howell, of the Waco Tribune Herald, selected the winners from among 67 creative and unique entires. We would like to thank each of these participants for their support and contribution to this contest.

Each participant will receive a recogniton certificate and 20 Merit points.

Once again, thank you for your valuable contribution to the SPJST youth program.

Fraternally, Joni Lange, State Youth Director -SPJST142 142 142

John Buri Amanda Hermis Jason Hermis

20P,20C 20P,20C 20P,20C

Elizabeth Hermis Elizabeth Hermis Elizabeth Hermis

154 154 154 154

Brandi Mason Brandon Mason Sara Pace Tressie Sanders

20P,20C 20P,20C 20P,20C 20P,20C

Mary Steinman Mary Steinman Mary Steinman Mary Steinman

160 160 160 160 160

Cara Jansa Clay Jansa Ryan Jansa Jason Schwartz Todd Schwartz

20P,20C 20P,20C 20P,20C 20P,20C 20P,20C

Betty Schwartz Betty Schwartz Betty Schwartz Betty Schwartz Betty Schwartz

172 172 172 172 172 172 172 172 172

Matt Jones Jennie Lee Kate Lee Brandy Noland Crystal Noland Misty Setliff Belinda Watkins Leslie Watkins Eric Zucha

20P 20P,20C 20P,20C 20P,20C 20P,20C 20P 20P,20C 20P,20C 20P

Dottie Watkins Dottie Watkins Dottie Watkins Dottie Watkins Dottie Watkins Dottie Watkins Dottie Watkins Dottie Watkins Dottie Watkins

177 177 177 177 177 177 177

Kristen Bartek Jennifer Fritz Jessica Lyon Courtney Wagner Sara Wagner Regina Wright Renelle Wright

17P,25C 17P,20C 15P,20C 17P 20C 15P,25C 20P,20C 15P,20C

Karen Bartek Karen Bartek Karen Bartek Karen Bartek Karen Bartek Karen Bartek Karen Bartek

185 185 185 185 185 185 185 185 185 185 185 185 185 185 185 185 185 185

Whitney Bohnenberger Stacey Branham Becky Crabill Brandon Crabill Amy Doeppenschmidt Brett Doeppenschmidt April Haag Jonathan Haag Barry Jaroszewski Sarah Jaroszewski Derek Koehler Devin Koehler Andrea Mills Chris Mills Jeremiah Mills Karen Popp Michelle Popp Robert Popp

20P,25C 20P,20C 20P,20C 20P,19C 20C 20C 20P,20C 20P,20C 20P,20C 20P,19C 20P,20C 20P,20C 20P,20C 19P,20C 20P,20C 20P,25C 20P,20C 19P,20C

Theresa Haag Theresa Haag Theresa Haag Theresa Haag Theresa Haag Theresa Haag Theresa Haag Theresa Haag Theresa Haag Theresa Haag Theresa Haag Theresa Haag Theresa Haag Theresa Haag Theresa Haag Theresa Haag Theresa Haag Theresa Haag

187 187 187 187 187 187 187 187 187 187 187 187 187 187 187

Tracy Betak Travis Betak Allyson Holman Carey Holman Lauren Johnson Patrick Johnson Kimberly Klaus Justin Klaus Donny Leschber Justin Leschber Stephanie Leschber Amy Rohlack Lance Rohlack Deidra Young Ursula Young

20P,20C 20P,20C 19P,20C 19P,20C 19P,18C 20P,20C 20P,20C 19P 20P 20P,25C 20P,20C 20P,20C 20P,20C 20P,20C 20P,20C

Sharon Holman Sharon Holman Sharon Holman Sharon Holman Sharon Holman Sharon Holman Sharon Holman Sharon Holman Sharon Holman Sharon Holman Sharon Holman Sharon Holman Sharon Holman Sharon Holman Sharon Holman

196

Kirk Weathers

20C

P-Points Earned for Completed Vestnik Project C-Points Earned for Completed Vestnik Contest -SPJST-

Jill Stasny

Wednesday, March 10, 1993—VESTNIK/15

1993 Camp T-Shirt Design Contest Participants—Age Group: 6 - 8 Age Group Winner: Jessica Kelner Lodge No. 28, East Bernard Name Lodge District Nicholas Vahalik Celia Dobecka Candice Macik Heather Slenk Patrick Mantey Crystal Wotipka R.D. Easter Chris Pavelka

4 6 9 9 17 17 35 35

6 3 1 1 1 1 3

Amanda Neslony Michael Tierce Jamie Lynn Novak Krystal Bender Christina Janak Natalie Zalesky Jennifer Fritz Courtney Wagner Sara Wagner Whitney Bohnenberger Justin Leschber

66 66 84 88 88 88 177 177 177 185 187

3 3 3 5 5 5 2 2 2 7 2

1993 Camp T-Shirt Design Contest Participants—Age Group: 12 -14 Age Group Winner: Stacey Branham, Lodge No. 185, New Braunfels Name Jeremy Kalmus Kathryn Kovar Vince Morehead Tammy Baker Sarah Dluhos Waylon Callaway William Henry Sharon Borak Nathan Tierce

Lodge

District

4 9 17 24 30 35 35 40 66

6 1 1 2 6 3 3 6 3

Jesika Tierce C.J. Novak Meribeth Novak Karen Bender Amanda Fults Laura Fulquhar John Buri Clay Jansa Ryan Jansa Branden Crabill Devin Koehler Travis Betak Stephanie Leschber

66 84 84 88 88 88 142 160 160 185 185 187 187

3 3 3 5 5 5 5 4 4 7 7 2 2

Age Group Winner: Jessica Kelner—Lodge No. 28, East Bernard

1993 Camp T-Shirt Design Contest Participants—Age Group: 9 -11 Age Group Winner: Nicholas Rackel Lodge No. 13, Dime Box Name Lodge District Alexis Johnson Ricky Mantey, Jr. Vicki Morehead Laura Spanel-Weber Rachel Dluhos Verna Cook Michael C. Necessary

17 17 17 20 30 35 35

1 1 1 2 6 3 3

Justin Engelke Alicia Neslony Brian Tierce J.J. Novak Kristen Bender Cara Jansa Jessica Lyon Becky Crabill Derek Koehler Tracy Betak

66 66 66 84 88 160 177 185 185 187

Age Group Winner: Nicholas Rackel—Lodge No. 13, Dime Box

3 3 3 3 5 4 2 7 7 2

Age Group Winner: Stacey Branham—Lodge No. 185, New Braunfels

1993 Camp T-Shirt Design Contest Participants—Age Group: 15-17 Age Group Winner: Paul Pflughaupt, Lodge No. 88, Houston Name Danny Baker Stefanee Callaway

Sabrena Londres Jason Schwartz Todd Schwartz

133 160 160

Lodge District 24 2 35 3

Age Group Winner: Paul Pflughaupt—Lodge No. 88, Houston

7 4 4

16/VESTNIK—Wednesday, March 10, 1993

Youth

Letters

Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club Plans Fund Raiser

Lodge 66, Waco Youth Club Makes Charitable Donations

We are inviting everyone to our annual fund raiser which will be held on Saturday, March 27, beginning at 7 p.m. with barbecue chicken and trimmings to eat in or to be taken out.

There will also be games and music.

More details will be published as they become available after our monthly Youth Club meeting on March 7th.

Fraternally, Judy Pechal, Youth Leader --SPJST-

Dear Members: The Lodge 66 Youth Club met on December 10, 1992 at Stuffy's Pizza.

We had 18 members and 13 adults present. We also had two former members in attendance. They were Ron Williams and Larry Yates.

We had a Christmas party at this time with a gift exchange and gifts for all youth memebers. Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus came and distributed candy to all who attended.

On December 3, 1992, we had a booth to sell crafts and pay games at the Christmas Carnival in downtwon Waco.

We all had fun and enjoyed the Christmas Parade.

On December 4, 1992, we had some youth and leaders attend the Home Office Open House. It was very interesting and we enjoyed our visit very much.

On December 12, we had our Lodge Christmas Party. The youth had a good Christmas program that was enjoyed by all. Nathan Tierce and Alicia Neslony played Christmas songs on the guitar and keyboard. They did very well.

On December 27, the youth went to the District III Lock-In and Holiday-inthe-Park. The weather was good and we all had a good time. DYC,Bessie Petr had a very nice party for all of us at Lodge 84. We want to thank the officers and members of Lodge 84 for having us.

The youth made charitable donations to Storybook Christmas, Caritas, Salvation Army, Toys for Tots, and Senior Ministries. They also donated Christmas Garland to the Moody Care Center.

The December birthday cake was brought by Butch Wigley.

Fraternally, Gladys Yates, Youth Leader —SPJST-1

49, Rowena Youth Club Reports on February Meeting Lodge

Dear Readers, The Lodge No. 49, Rowena Youth Club met on February 28 at 1 p.m. with Brad Schwertner presiding. All members were present. We also had one new member, Catherine Jeschke.

We had a garage sale in the summer.

All of the clothes that were left over were taken to the Family Shelter Center in San Angelo. They really thanked us for bringing in the items.

Our club is cleaning a two-mile long stretch of highway ditches along the road by our lodge hall. On April 3, we will pick up trash for the Great American Trash Pick Up Day. Our next meeting will be on March 7.

We will go bowling and then go eat pizza at Pinocchio's in San Angelo.

Fraternally, Jeff Schwertner (3-4-93)

—SPJST-

Scenes from Lodge 9, Snook Valentine Pizza Party

Youth members enjoy pizza. Picutred arc: Ashley Victorick, Chad Kovar, Becky See, Katy Kovar, Randy See and Mclkca Victorick.

Pictured, enjoying the pizza party, are: Katie See, Amy Gaas, Amanda and Vicki Baumann, Karen Gaas and our Honorary Grandparents Clara and Charlie Orsak.

Important Dates and Coming Events

August 14 August 15

Youth Leader Quarterly Reports Due Youth Leader's Workshop, Camp Lone Star, La Grange 1993 L.I.T. Workshop, Camp Lone Star, La Grange State Royalty and Beseda, Lodge No. 47, Seaton State YAD, Mayborn Center, Temple

District I District II District III District IV District V District VI District VII

CAMP DATES Camp Val Verde July 16-19 Camp Val Verde July 20-26 Camp Val Verde July 12-15 Camp Butman July 30-Aug. 1 H. E. B. Camp July 22-25 Camp Lone Star June 18-20 Camp Val Verde July 27-30

March 15 March 19-21 June 4-6

DISTRICT YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT DAYS Lodge 13, Dime Box August 1 District I Lodge 29, Taylor July 11 District II Lodge 66, Waco June 27 District III Lodge 160, Wall July 10 District IV Lodge 88, Houston June 27 District V Lodge 40, El Campo/Hillje District VI August 1 Lodge 185, New Braunfels Pending District VII

Snook Youth make Valentine mouse for rest home residents. Pictured are: Katy Kovar, Candice Macik, Susan and Jess Junek, Heather Slenk and Karen Macik. Thanks to Karen Macek and Susan Junek for assisting wiith the crafts.

Melissa Victorick, 1987-1988 State SPJST Queen spoke at the February meeting. A job well done, Melissa.

Melissa, who attends Blinn College, is the daughter of Donnie and Janice Victorick.

Mr. Charlie and Mrs. Clara Orsak, the Snook Youth Club's Honorary Grandparents, attended the February meeting. Here they receive a Valentine from President Chad Kovar.

10. biezna 1993—VESTA17

PODPORA LIDSKOST BRATRSTVI cast Ceska 1.:tedni organ Sloy anske • Podporujici Jednoty Statu Texas. zaloiene roku 1897

ROtNiK 81

10. biezna 1993

tiSLO 10

Na Zlate iiece Jarmila Drhlikova Reka tu pry earuje. Omlazuje.

Zkragluje. A taky hojf; bolave rany -na tele i na dugi.

Aekoli sem jezdim uz radu let a noka2de se ptam, kde to zazraene misto vlastne lezi, dodnes to pfesne nevim. Snad kousek pod vrchem Mednikem, moind ye Zruef a nebo v Ledeeku. A nebo docela nekde jinde.

Ka2dS7 z tech, kteff u Sazavy zijf, mi toti1 vldycky uka1e jine -samozfejme, zarueene to prave misto.

Ale nejspig budou mit tak trochu pra ydu vgichni, protoie jak ffka pan Kral z Cerrich Bud, znam3"7 sberatel pamatek Sazavy, tahle feka ma sve kouzlo vgude. Tam, kde se potichu vine mezi kvetnatmi loukami, tam, co se bouflive trigti o kameni i tam, kde se na chvili ztraci pod starmi ol gemi a drobt4mi vinkami gftoucha do pramic.

Krajina kolem ni je stejne krasna a meliva a chaloupky a chaty rozfoukand po skalnaq.ch stranich, nekde pfitulene jedna k druhe, jinde osamele v akatov y ' ch hajfch, jakbysmet. U2 v 10.stsoletf si tu Slovane staveni rozlehla hradigte, romanske kostely a kostelfky a kronikafi psali letopisy o vgednim 'Zivote i vSrznaeOch uddlostech. A pozdeji s kaWm rokem stale vic -sem smefovali lide z ritznich Jedni, aby se v Posazavf usadili natrvalo, druzf, aby si proste jen oddechli a potegili se romantickou piirodou a unikatnimi pamatkami. Ti prvni tu vetginou nezbohatli, i kdy se tu zjato a stfibro tallo uz od stfedoveku. Stali se z nich mall chalupnici, dfevorubci, lamaei kamene, vorafi, hrneiti a sklafi...Zato ti ostatni zde na gli hotoq Raj na Zemi.

Jegte pfed prvni svetovou valkou se v Posazavi neb rvale roz gifila pegi turistika a ul v to dobe vznikla husta sit znaeei4ch cest, ktere bezpoeet named.' k polodennim i celodennim vyletim. Dnes je site pegi cestovani nemene lakave, pfesto mnozi davaji pfednost vodni turistice, turistice na kole a nejvic mototuristice.

Upfimne feeeno, kaida z nich ma sve osobite kouzlo a desetitisice My vas dnes zveme na mototuristick vSrlet. Ne ze bychom snad pfali rychlej gimu, lee ekologicky stale nevhodnemu dopravnimu prostfedku z pohodlnosti. Pfieinou je pouze to, 1e nam v daleko krat gim easu umo2ni shlednout mnohem vice zajjimavosti pilvabneho Posazavi, nei bychom stsihli pegky.

ZA BRANAMI HLAVNIHO MESTA 0 neco mg° vic nez kilometr za Prahou stoji mall zarnek Pruhonice s cenn/m, 260 hektarov/m parkem pin/m exotick/ch kvetin a cilevin, kter/m vede pies 50 kilometrii

upravemich cest. V letech 1885 -- 1925 ho nechal zridit Arno gt Sylva-Taroucca a dnes v nem sidli Ar5i2kum4 tistav okrasneho zahradnictvi a Botanick Ustav CSAV. Zasta yfte-li se zde v kteroukoli hodinu v kterftoli den, neujdete linemu hem'Zenf desftek turistft. Zvlagf v nedeli tu atmosfera pfipomind spig pout' ne2 vznegene podhradf. Ale i tak je ten provoz vidycky sympatic14. Zluta, oran2ove a eervene stanky nabizejf na maVrch pultech na co si jen vzpomenete -obleeeni, kosmetiku, desftky druhu napoju, ovoce, lehl4ch jidel a cukratskich specialit... Ostatne v tomto smeru se neda zahanbit ani hotel Tulipan, Zamecka restaurace se zahradou nebo cukrarna Samantha.

Chcete-li vgak za jeden den staeit navgtivit v gechna mista, ktera yam dnes nabizfme, nechta si dilkladnou prochazku arboretem az na pfi gte a vydejte se na dal gf cestu. Povede vas pies Rove, kde podle ve gteckSTch slov kne2ny Libuge "...bohatstvi ryzich pruti zlata vrch Jilo14 taji..." a jen patfilo ve stfedoveku mezi nejqznamnej gi nalezi gte zlata v Evrope vubec. Mit-Zete se tu zastavit v ehramu sv. Vojtecha, ktery pamatuje slavu jflovs14ch dole, 'dehoi je ditkazem i cenna vnitfni qzdoba a unikatni hornicka kaple sv. Anny se sogkami kleekich havift, nebo v b)'ivale mincovne, kde se je gte roku 1756 razily Ceske zlate dukaty.

Odtud je to na Zlatou feku u2 jenom kousek. Svezete se do malebneho Adolf, do vesnieky Pikovice a stanete na stare Posazayske stezce. Reka tu sladce gumi, prodird se pefejemi a ...vzpomina. Jestli mine feka vzpominat. Na trampske osady Arizona, Kansas, Stara Nevada, Toronto a Yucatan, na Spojene osady Adolf Ticha a Spojene osady tidoli Slunce, ktere vznikly na Sazave ve 20. a 30. letech a staly se kolebkou trampinku u !las.

Kaida chata tu mela sve jmeno a svou sentimentalni i revolu6ni poezii, k nil neodmyslitelnt patfily i krasne pisniacy. Trampink se stal tehdy iiveln/m odporem studentske i delnicke mlade is e proti pivnimu politikafeni otci. Mladi z gali misto do hospody chodit do pffrody a hilt si pfitom is ertem na kovboje a desperaty americkeho apadu. -Feiner. vgichni

ostfe vystupovali proti pravicove politice me gfanskrch "pad'ouril" a v dobe okupace, za 2. svetove valky take mnozi polo2ili za sviij narod a pfesvedeeni 2ivoty. Dodnes je pfipominaji pisnieky Jardy Mottla a romany J.H. Paulika, J. Zaka a V. Rady.

PRO ZABAVU I ODPOCINEK "Loueilova chalupa stala fined pod hofej gfm m1Smem, kterS7 na pravem bfehu uzaviral vesnici. Nad nim vysoko mezi starmi lipami zvedala se kaple sv. Ludmily. Kolem ni start' idylic147 hfbituvek s eern3ni kfai za otlueenou zdi. Cesta sem vedia mlinem, ale z jeho zadnf bran glo se do strane po schodech jako na Svatou Horu. Pod kapli ned ml*nem hueel splay a dale proti vode tahla se skalnata a zarostla strati s mI nskou struhou. Jeji nation s obrovskimi starmi ol gemi roz gifoval se v*ge v ostrov. Bylo to krasne zakoutf. Malffi, pfichazejicf sem kahleho leta do pleneru, zachycovali gtetcem jeho romanticke partie i mlyn sam, start' a rozlolaST, s pfilehlSrmi hospodalskini budovami a dtevenou pilou nad gindelovou stfechou."

Cesta ke kapli sv. Ludmily v Kamennem Pfivozu, o nit v knize Plavci na Sazave vypravi zdej gi rodak Jan Moravek, pochazf z roku 1681, ale ul davno neni tak znama a honosna, jako v dot* kdy po ni proudily davy lidi vyprovodit utonule vorafe na jejfch posledni ceste. Pfesto jeji prohlidka stroji zato. A ted netnam na mysli jen cestu, ale i jeji temef pohadkove okolf, ktere v lete &Iva nejen rekreanty, ale i pfivrIenci vodnich sportit. Kaidoroene se se V Kamennem Pfivozu tota kond kanoistic1ky slalom, take si umite pfedstavit, ze v tu dobu je tu o napetf a zabavu postarano.

Do moderni soueasnosti se dostanete Po par kilometrech. 1.12 pied mestem vas -Unec nad Sazavou upouta novou zastavbou a om geVfmi budovarni Metalurgicl4ch zavodil Metaz a statniho podniku JAWA, kterST od roku 1930 dobS/va svet svjimi popularnimi motocykly. Ale nemyslete si, le se odtud pfirodni a historicke krasy diky nenasytne civilizaci vytratily docela. Na navr gi na levem bfehu Sazavy se zvedi 22 metry vysoka, tmava 6tverhranna vez o tfech patrech, ktera tu zbyla z piivodniho hradu. Podle archeologick/ch prfakumt‘ jeho zaklady pochazeji ze 2. poloviny 12. stoleti a neni vylouCeno, ze byl sidlem Pfemyslovcit. Ovgem v dobe tficetilete \Talky zpustl a byl rozebran z vet giny na stavebni material. K hradni ve2i vgak pfijeha male staveni s muzeem, ktere schranuje pamatky na hrad a v/robu t/necke kameniny, s niz zde od roku 1791 zg al v manufakturach hrabe Vrbata. Empirove vazy, jidelni a napovoje soubory i dekorativni sogIcy se znaekou Teynitz patfily sveho Casu mezi nejoblfbenej gi v Cechach. Inu Casy se meni tehdy byly tyto v/robky posledni mOdou, dnes jsou vzacnou staro is itnosti. Jedno ale maji stale spole'dne: v ob/vacim pokoji Ci salonku pftsobi pritailive dnes jako peed dvema sty lety.

(Pokratovini)

Learn Czech With Us 82nd lesson. Revision exercises.

The verb vest.

Some phrases with the verb vest.

Tato silnice vede do Brna. — This road leads to Brno. Okna meho pokoje vedou do dvora. — The windows of my room look into the yard. Co to vedlo k tomu, mysled si, What made you think that...Kam to vgechno povede, povzdechla si stall pant. — What will that end in, sighed the old lady. Sli, kam je oci vedly (a nohy nesly).— They went at random. Ueitelka vedla dfteti ruku.— The teacher guided the child's hand. Snail jsem se neco namitat, ale ona vedla stale svou.— I tried to object, but she talked on and on. Staff kralove vedli mnoho valek.— The old kings made/waged many wars.

Jak se yam vede?— How are you getting on? Nemocnemu se u2 vede lepe.— The patient feels better already.

Jeho rodine se ted' vede lepe.— His family is better off now. Domacnost nam vede man2elova teta.— My husband's aunt keeps our house.

Put the words in brackets into correct forms: Poslali jsme prani k narozeninam (nage brnenska. babieka Emilie). Mei' jsem nejake penize (muj star znanV Vaclav Marek). Kdyl jsme pfichazeli k (pralske Narodnf divadlo), obdivovali jsme se nejen (jeho vnej gf v3'Tzdoba: decoration), ale i (mohutrir rekonstrukeni plan). Pomahali jsme (bratranec Robert) a (sestfenice Anna) s eegtinou. (WO stOc Torna g) bude za mesfc gedesat let. Tramvaj se b1121 k (Vaclayske namesti). (Na ge maminka) se velmi Ifbf Slaviekovy obrazy Prahy.

(Nag milt' host) chutnal nejlepe maminein zavin. Slygel jsi 112, ze se (nag ueitel Jiff Koval) veera narodil syn?

Radostne ukazoval prvni cenu (kaRIST jeho dob0 pfftel a znamD. Naproti (Narodni divadlo) je znama praiska kavarna Slavie. (Petr a Alena), pojcite sem! (Pan Novak, panf Novakova.), podfvejte se! Dobr/ den, (pan u'ditel)!

(Vera a Toma g), kde jste? (Chlapec), davej pozor! (Honza, Jiff, Marie), po&ejte chvili! Dojclete pro (leke).

Muj bratr pitjde studovat na (universita). Petr hraje dobfe na (housle) a jegte lepe na (kytara). Mluvili jsme o (jidlo) v (nage menza). V (hlubok/ snih) jsme gli jen pomalu kuptedu. Co budeg cleat po (obed)? VCera jsme byli na (zajimav/ film). V (ten domek) bydli rodiCe meho pfitele. Na (program) koncertu jsou skladby (Bedfich Smetana).

Key to exercises from lesson 81: Plzenskeho piva, od prosince, do anora, biezna, v dubnu, kvetnu, novel°, silne hovezi polevky, do Severniho more, terneho more, krome Ctvrtka, kolem stolu, v nedeli, do Melnika, z 'C'eskeho jazyka, z Ceske literatury, do na gi ulice, to krasne basne, od pondeli, do patku, mimo Prahu, chleba, s/ra, salarnu, cukru, indickeho Caje, do pfirody, do lesa, kolem rybnika, jezera, podle reky, potoka, do parku, kolem zamku, do obeda, bez vecere, meho dobreho pfitele Josefa Novika, v to pisni, nagi Ceske Iv& JAN HOLUB

18/VESTNIK-10. btezna 1993

Verne se eesky Let Us Study Czech!

Lekce desita—Lesson No. 10 tTENi—READING

Read the following exercises and words out LOUD with your parents or friends.

Student a studentka Pavel je student. Vera je studentka.

Pavel a Vera jsou studenti. Pavel nerna per°, ale Vera ma per°. Dnes Karel neni ye gkole. On je doma. Ma rYmu. Nas Oitel dava pozor kdy2 pigeme na tabuli. On void na Veru: "Nedelej chybu! Pig spravne!" Zitra je svatek.

Studenti budou doma. My tel mame svatek.

SlovniUk—Vocabulary Pavel— Paul Vera— Vera Karel— Charles vas— your kdy2— when chyba— error studentka— student (fern.) studenti— students dnes— today zitra— tomorrow neni— isn't svatek— holiday volati— to call davati— to give rYma— cold nag— our spravne— correctly pig !— write! budou— will be (3rd. person pl.) pfgeme— we write dava pozor— pays attention Nedelej chybu— Don't make an error!

Mluvnice— Grammar 1. The First Conjugation The verbs that belong to the first conjugation generally end in "ati". In the above vocabulary there are two such verbs, "davati" and "volati". To conjugate them we take off the ending "ati" and add the verbal endings as follows: davati— to give Singular 1st person: davam— give 2nd person: dava g— you give 3rd person: dava— he, she, or it gives

Plural davame— we give davate— you give davajf— they give 2. The negative verb in Czech is formed by prefixing the particle "ne" before the verb.

Example: "ne" plus the conjugation of "b yti", ' to be.

Singular 1st person: nejsem— I am not 2nd person: nejsi— you are not 3rd person neni— he, she, or it is not.

Plural nejsme— we are not nejste— you are not nejsou— they are not Note that the third person singular is different. It is "neni" instead of the expected form "neje" Homework 1. Read aloud the reading exercise several times and translate it.

2. Copy the vocabulary into your notebook and memorize it.

3. Conjugate the verb "volati".

You Are Welcome to Join Klecka's Czech Republic and Rome Tour The Difference is 26 Years of Experience

Cze c. h Republic-15 Days—June 16-June 30, 1993 Czech Republic and Rome—June 16-July 15, 1993 Two weekends in the Czech Republic • Prague • Frenstat • Roznov • Brno • Slusovice • Breclav • Karlovy Vary • Munich • GarmischlPartenkirchen • 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.

Many immigrants to Texas came from these regions.

Price includes: Roundtrip airfare, FIRST CLASS HOTELS with bath/shower, two meals daily, motorcoach transportation, sightseeing, porterage

OPTION I—Czech Republic OPTION II—Czech Republic OPTION III—Airfare only to the Czech Republic For Details, call (409) 335-4471 or (409) 335-4456 or Fax (409) 335-4390 Rudy and Henrietta Klecka, P.O. Box 28, East Bernard, Texas 77435-0028

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Come One, Come All to the SPJST Lodge No. 24, Cyclone

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FLAG HALL

TOURING FROM JUNE 1-11, 1993

Czech Polka and Waltz Video Production

$1875 per person, based on double-occupancy.

Tour Features

A camera crew, audio team and staff from Omaha, Nebraska will be at SPJST Lodge No. 24, Flag Hall, in Cyclone, Texas, where they will be videotaping eight bands for three days on Friday, April 23, Saturday, April 24 and Sunday, April 25, 1993.

* Airfare from Houston * * Nine nights in first-class hotels * * Two meals per day * * Time to visit friends/relatives * * Fully escorted tour *

Friday , April 23 , 1993

6 p.m.—Musically Yours, with Donnie Wavra's Orchestra, from Columbus 8:30 p.m.—Vrazel's Polka Band, from Cameron

For more details and an itinerary, please contact:

LUBA'S TRAVEL 103 West Fifth Street Taylor, Texas 76574 Phone: (512) 352-8595 or 1(800) 880-0284

Saturday , April 24, 1993

11 a.m.—Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six, from Pflugerville 2 p.m.—Larry Sodek and the Central Texas Sounds, from Fayetteville 5 p.m. —A Drabek and the Dutchmasters, from Houston 8 p.m.—Kovanda's Czech Band Vol. II, from Fayetteville

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LODGE 18, ELGIN

Sunday April 25, 1993

POLKA

12 p.m.—Red Ravens, from Kyle 3 p.m.—Jerry Haisler and the Melody 5, from Temple

FESTIVAL SUNDAY, MARCH 14, 1993 FROM 2 UNTIL 8 P.M. Doors Open at 12:30 p.m. with no reservations. Kitchen open at 1 p.m.

Dance to the music of these popular bands:

VIZAZEL'' FRITZ HODDE AND THE FABULOUS SIX LEO MAJEK AND HIS ORCHESTRA ADMISSION: $6

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We request that no food or drink be brought into Flag Hall, as these will all be made available for your convenience.

Also available at Flag Hall will be polka records, tapes, and dress apparel for sale by J&P Czech Record Sales from Lincoln, Nebraska. Czech polka videos will be on sale at special prices during these three days.

Videotaping will be in progress—not liable or responsible if you are in the picture.

No cassettes or VCR recorders allowed in Flag Hall.

For a free catalogue of Czech Polka Videos, write: Czech Polka and Waltz Videotape Production Company P.O. Box 6333, Omaha, Nebraska 68106-0333 Telephone: 1 (402) 556-4199

All National Costumes and Polka E __-ess Outfits Welcome Br' ig Your Children and GrancichE iren

Admission will be $5 Der person, per day.

All Po.L.K. of A.'s welcome. Special dance with each band on each video.

Lodge 24 is located approximately 15 miles east of the 1-35 cutoff in Temple; Take the Highway 53 Exit, past Seaton and Zabcikville; Make a right on FM 485 (blinking light at intersection), then right on FM 964

Come Early and Stay Late!

Wednesday, March 10, 1993-VESTMK/19

LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND Saturday, March 20-Wolf-Weir Wedding Reception Monday, March 22-American Legion, 7 p.m.

Sunday, March 28-District H Spring Meeting; Registration at 1 p.m.

Saturday, April 3-Super Games, 7 p.m.

Sunday, April 4-Monthly Lodge Meeting at 2 p.m.

Sunday, Sunday, April 18-Dance: Leo Majek Orchestra; 3-7 p.m.

Sunday, April 25-Fredrich Reunion Monday, April 26-American Legion, 7 p.m.

SPJST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, March 12-Social Night, 7 p.m.

Friday, March 19-Social Night, 7 p.m.

Friday, March 26-Social Night, 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 27-Wedding Sunday, March 28-R.V.O.S. No. 46 Meeting and Supper.

Friday, April 2-Trustee Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 3-Penelope High School Prom.

Sunday, April 4-Lodge No. 6 Meeting, 1 p.m., followed by S.P.J.S.T. No. 6 Inc. Annual Supper.

Friday, April 9-Good Friday, Closed.

Sunday, April 11-Marek Family Easter Party.

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, March 13-Texas Unlimited Saturday, March 27-Lee Roy Matocha, 8-12 p.m.

Saturday, April 3-Open Saturday, April 10-TBA Saturday, April 17-Texas Unlimited ***

LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS Saturday, March 13-Private Party Sunday, March 14-Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.

Sunday, March 14-Private Dance Club Dance Saturday, March 27-State "42" Domino Tournament (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, March 14-Big Polka Festival.

Doors open at 12:30, with no reservations.

Kitchen opens at I p.m. Three bands: Vrazels, Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six, and Leo Majek and his Orchestra. Dancing from 2 untill 8 p.m. Admission: $6 per person.

Saturday, March 20-King of Swing; 8-12 p.m. $4 per person.

Sunday, March 21-Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six; 3 to 7 p.m. $4.50 per person.

Sunday, March 28-Tony Janak; $4.50 per person.

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

LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Saturday, March 13-Marshall-Morrow Wedding Dance, Music by D.J.'s Ray Welch and Brian T. Gregory; Public Invited.

Monday, March 15-Board of Trustees Meeting at lodge hall; 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 20-"Teen Dance"-Everyone Welcome. Music by D.J., 8-12 p.m.

Fri, Sat, & Sun, April 23, 24 and 25-Flag Hall Polka Festival; Watch coming issues of the Vestnik for times, bands and more information.

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

LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Saturday, March 13-Private Party Saturday, March 20-Private Party Saturday, March 27-Loaded Gun; C&W; 8:30-12:30 Saturday, April 10-Private Party Saturday, April 17-Loaded Gun; C&W; 8:30-12:30 Sunday, April 18-Charlie and Annie Trojacek Anniversary (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.) y y ^ ..... T ...... •

LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR Sunday, March 14-Lodge Meeting, 4 p.m.

Please try and attend as we will be discussing our upcoming May Fete at this meeting; we will also be electing our queens at the March meeting.

(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, March 10-Monthly Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.; VCEC Building. *** LODGE NO. 35, ELK 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 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, 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-Youth Club Fund Raiser. Barbecue plates to eat in or to go.

Sunday, March 28-Battle Dance with Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five and the King of Swing from Taylor; 3-9 p.m. $5 per personno hall passes.

Saturday, April 3-Jerry Haisler and the Melody 5 Sunday, April 4-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

(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.) ***

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

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Saturday, March 13-Rental Monday, March 15-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 20-Dance, Mynarcik Band "Spring cleaning Dance."

Saturday, March 27-Rental Saturday, April 3-Dance, Vrazel Polka Band Tuesday & Wednesday, April 6,7-Lodge Bake Sale; °Niers only. Call Bessie at 8263557 or EVelyn at 352-5295.

Saturday, April 10-Open Salurday, April 17-Dance, Kovanda Czech Band, "Spring Fiesta" A dance not to miss. A surprise!

Monday, April 19-Monthly Lodge Meeting Saturday, April 24-Rental Sunday, April 25-District Ill Meeting Saturday, May 1-Rental Thursday & Friday, May 6,7-Lodge Garage Sale. All donations appreciated. For more information, call Lillie Maxcy at 788-4357.

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

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

Saturday, 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.

Friday, April 2-Texas Brew, True C/W; $5 per person Saturday, April 3-The New Edition, Polka and variety music. $5 per person.

Sunday, April 4-Manny Green; Big Band Music. Dress Code. 5-9 p.m. $8.50 per person.

For reservations, call (713) 869-5767. ***.

LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH (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. 49, ROWENA Saturday, March 13-Ernst Family Reunion (Every third Friday of the month is Game Night.)

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. 66, WACO Saturday, March 13-Second Chance Saturday, March 20-Billy Roy & Heart of the Night Saturday, March 27-Kirk Lewis No Holding Back Band Saturday, April 3-Private Wedding Saturday, April 10-Cuttin' Loose Saturday, April 17-Billy Roy & Heart of the Night Saturday, April 24-Dakota

LODGE NO. 133, SAN ANTONIO Thursday, March 18-76th Anniveary of Lodge No. 133. Meal follows monthly meeting.

Meet at St. Margareet Mary Activity Center, 1314 Fair Avenue.

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Sunday, March 21-Roast Beef Dinner. 12:30 p.m. All members ares asked to bring a covered dish and a dessert. Meet at St. Margareet Mary Activity Center, 1314 Fair Avenue. ***

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 (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. 142, HOUSTON Sunday , April 18-Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, May 15-Lodge 142 20th Annivesary Celebration and Barbecue Dinner, Cermony, Entertainment-5508 Nolda, Houston, Texas.

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

LODGE NO. 160, SAN ANGELO Sunday, March 14-Quarterly Lodge Meeting; Wall Fire Hall; 2 p.m.

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

LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA 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.) ***

LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Saturday, March 13-Backroads Saturday, March 20--Firecreek Saturday, March 27-Reckless Friday, April 2-Debonaires Saturday, April 3 To Be Announced.

Saturday, April 10-Backroads Saturday, April 17- Firecreck Saturday, April 24-Mark Richey (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.) ***

LODLODGE 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.)

LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON Saturday, March 13-Eighty Proof Saturday, March 20-Crossfire Saturday, March 27-Treadin' Water Saturday, April 3-Country Juncion Saturday, April 10-No Dance, Easter Eve Saturday, April 17-Crossfire (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, March 12-Debonaires Saturday, March 13-O.M. Brown Friday, March 19-Lonessome Dove Saturday, March 20-People's Choice Friday, March 26-0. M. Brown Saturday, March 27-Debonaires Friday, April 2-People's Choice Saturday, April 3-Lonesome Dove (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. 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION Sunday, March 14-Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. at the home of Ernie and Billie Wentrcek, 1530 Bennet, Bryan. ***

LODGE NO. 191, LUFKIN Wednesday, March 10-Cloggers Thursday, March 11-Square Dance Practice Monday, March 15-Square Dance Lessons Tuesday, March 16-Polka Club Lessons Wednesday, March 17-Cloggers Thursday, March 18-Square Dance Practice ***

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 he catered.

LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH

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Sunday, March 13-Country and Western Dance with "Country Junciton." 8:30 p.m12:30 a.m.

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

Sunday, April 25-District III Spring Meeting, Lodge 84, Dallas.

LODGE NO. 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY Friday, April 16-Fish Fry; Old Eddy Fire Station, Adults-$5, Chilren-$3; 5-8 p.m.

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