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Emil Milan honored

Milan, the first paid high school gymnastics coach in Texas, had to battle the

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natio The National Association of College Gymnastics Coaches recently, honored Emil Milan, a member of Lodge 154, Fort Worth and retired Bell High School gymnastics coach as the Honor Coach of 1993. Milan, who retired from actfve coaching -in 1990, was honored with a dinner the evening before the NC.‘A Gymnastics' Championships.

The award, es:.dhlk!-IL., usuaov Milan is \ car history to receive it. coach in its One of the criteria used in selecting • , ••

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High School Gymnastics Judges Association.

Friends and competitive opponei ts say Milan's efforts have been selfless.

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said Robert Cowan, the National Men's Program Director for the United States Gymnastics Federation in Indianapolis. "I think Emil could see down the road a lot better than a lot of other people. He saw the possibilities of t he sport."

Emil Milan, left, accepts gymnastics coachE award from al Fry, c acii at the IThb,ers1t-, of Cakif.'ornh.": r.nci

University Interscholastic League for sanctioning. It's a fight that still hasn't been won, but one he still pursues.

But by organizing the coaching and judging associations, the sport automatically found its identity.

"The only reason why I did all these things was that I loved gymnastics," Milan said. "Gymnastics didn't get a whole lot of respect, not like football or basketball. I started in gymnastics when I was six, and I wanted to just give a chance to those who also loved it and wanted to sta y with it."

Milan has been honored as the National High School Gymnastics Coach of the Year three times (1977, 1978 and 1980) and was the Texas High School Gymnastics Coach of the Year the same years.

His contributions to gymnastics also was instrug o to the world k; •,111C:11 Nation fl Ay: ;anies, • . he served as the versity of Sou,...-,s2 Olympics ns

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MONICA LYNN NIACHU

KIMBERLY KAY KROPP

LISA ANN Ii; [-KA

Monica is a member of I ,odge No. 29. "Taylor and ,a giaduate of McLennan Community College in Waco. She is the daughter of

Kimberly is a member o Lodge 29, Taylor and a graduate of Taylor High School. She is the

Lisa is a member of Lodge 47, Seaton and a graduate of Rogers High School where she was class

daughter of Mrs. Ann Kropp and he late Ray L. Kropp and her grandmother is Mrs. Anna M. Pokorny of Tz.vior.

Monica ,∎oii 1 , e attending the

vice president and salutatorian with an average of 99.44. She is the daughter of Glenn and Emilie

Albin and Elaine Machu and her grandparents are Lorene Wiesner

and Albin E. and Vlasta Machu.

Monica's future plans are to enter the medical field as a registered nurse.

Universit y of Texas in the fall where she plans to major in psychology.

Hutka and the granddaughter of Loren, Hutka and Annie Konarik.

Lisa plans to attend Temple Junior College this fall and later trai.ser to a university.

Since May 5th, Victor

Petr,amcnTbofLdgN172, Pasadena, has been in the CzeCh Republic on invitation of the VVallachicin open-air MUSC11172 ,Serving as a representative of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas and the Czech Educational Foundation of Texas. He will be there through October 5th, studying the Wallachian people and the history of the region. About 50 percent of the Czech population in Texas have roots here.

This is Brother Peter's second report to the Vestnik.

I have now spent a month and a half in the Czech Republic-90 percent of the time I have been in Moravia. As the saying goes, the first month you are a visitor ,. after that you need to accustom yourself to;the country and let the world unfold around ‘ou.

1993 graduates concluded of pages 8 and 9

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2/VESTNIK-Wednesday, July 14, 1993

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SPJST Supports Winning Program Interest Increasing in Czech Studies By all indications, the Czech program at the University of Texas is growing stronger all the time. The dynamic centerpiece to the program is the $1 million endowed chair for Czech studies sponendowed_ sored by Czech Educational Foundation of Texas (CEFT). The first holder of the chair was Igor Hajek of the Department of Slavonic Language and Literature at the University of Glasgow.

Professor Hajek taught at UT in the fall of 1992. Miroslav Prochazka, co-chair of the Department of Czech Literature at Charles University in Prague, will be the visiting professor in the spring of 1994.

I recently had the opportunity to visit with Hana Pichova, Czech language and literature instructor in the Slavic Languages Department at UT. Sister Pichova, a native of Prague, immigrated to the Un ted States in 1980 and has been at UT since the fall of 1991.

According to Pichova, news of UT's commitment to the Czech program travels fast. Numerous inquiries from all over the country have been received by UT's Department of Slavic Languages from individuals interested in pursuing opportunities to study Czech and related disciplines. For many years the SPJST has-been a strong backer of the Czech program at UT. It is gratifying to see the Czech program receiving this kind of national attention.

Sister Pichova acknowledges the continuing support of the SPJST and expresses her appreciation to the Society and its members.

On the undergraduate level, Pichova reports that a total of 14 students completed second-semester Czech classes this spring at UT. Of these, she notes that seven are now in the Czech Republic-four are working and three are attending Charles University in Prague.

The three attending Charles University are there as part of a unique exchange program made possible through a grant from the United States Information Agency (USIA). In exchange, this fall the University of Texas will welcome nine students from Charles University.

Pichova says the nine exchange students will provide an added cultural dimension to UT's Czech language program and the activities of the Czech Club, of which she is the sponsor.

In addition to teaching Czech at UT, Sister Pichova teaches a course in contemporary Czech literature, highlighting the works for such literary figures as Capek, Kafka, Vaculik, Kundera and Havel. This spring, guest speakers to the class included esteemed Texas A&M Professors Clinton Machann and Robert Skrabanek. As a testament to her commitment to develop an appreciation of Czech literature, UT recently awarded Pichova a grant to write a book on the subject.

"I feel like I have a lot to say on the

subject and appreciate the opportunity to that UT is giving me," Pichova says. She says that she expects the book to be completed in about two years.

In addition to providing UT students with a firm foundation for the study of the Czech language and culture, the university is aware of its responsibility to the greater community and state. As such, the Department of Slavic Languages periodically hosts noted guest speakers for evening or weekend presentations open to the public. Last December, for example, UT hosted the Honorable Michael Zantovskji, then serving as ambassador of the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic to the United States, who presented attendees with an overview of the sweeping change taking place in the two republics.

The department also makes available to the general public, through the UT Library system, several Czech filmsall with English subtitles. To check out films, the general public may apply (in person only) for a Courtesy Borrower Card at the circulation desk of the PerryCastaneda Library at 21st and Speedway Streets on the UT campus. For more details, or to obtain a list of available Czech films, please contact Leslie Crooks in the Department of Slavic Languages at (512) 471-3607.

"It is gratifying to see that the Czech program at the University of Texas is receiving national attention.'

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Speaking of Czech Classes ...

From what I've been hearing lately, it appears that a good many local lodges have started providing informal, noncredit Czech lessons for their members and guests. What a great way to learnand, at the same time, get out and fraternize with members of the community.

If your local lodge is offering classes or plans to do so this fall, let others know about it through the Vestnik. • ***

Something to Consider .

Not surprising, perhaps, but last week I received several nice comments on the recent cover story by Willa Mae Cervenka of Lodge 54, West, on Czech costumes, or "kroje."

I strongly agree with those of you who would like to see more good feature material in the Vestnik. To meet that end, I'll do my part and stay on the lookout for interesting feature ideas and articles.

At the same time, I encourage you to do the same and to submit your ideas for good feature articles to the Vestnik.

Something else to think about: The SPJST celebrates its 100th anniversary in 1997-it's not that far away and not too early to start documenting the history of your local lodge, its colorful past, members, and annual events. Before we can effectively chart our Society's course for the future, it is vitally important that everyone share a common understanding and appreciation of where we have been.

Wednesday, July 14, 1993—VESTNIK/3

Czech Republic (Continued from from page) Since 1989, the country could be described as having been "born again."

Between 1978 and the 1989 revolution, I visited the country several times. Before the revolution, the country looked in dismay—now every town and village is undergoing some kind of reconstruction.

Outdated factories are closing as products can now be imported from the West at a considerable savings. - The average unemployment in the country is around 2 percent. Inflation is about 13 percent and wages are just starting to be adjusted.

Some people here cannot understand the the economics of this country is going through an adjustment phase and will most likely be doing so for the next several years.

Somehow, the stores are full of wellclothed shoppers and the churches are overflowing on Sundays. There are no beggars or hungry people on the streets.

The majority are happy and looking forward to the future.

If you plan to make a trip here, here are a couple of points you may want to take note of: First, do not bring inexpensive watches, clothes, chewing gum, etc. as a gift anyrnore. All of those items are available from the Vietnamese and Korean vendors on the town square in most villages and town. Imported fruits, such as bananas, oranges, and kiwi, where were delicacies only available at Christmastime a few years ago are also in stock.

The monetary exchange rate is currently around 30 korunas to one U.S. dollar.

Banks are advertising a 15 percent rate of interest on saving certificates for deposit of 5,000 korunas or more, for at least 18 months.

Observations on Young People School children are very well-disciplined and clean. Near the end of the school term in May and June, they frequently take bus tours that are several days in duration. This is especially the case in for the elementary-age children.

You see them travelling in groups throughout the towns and various areas with their teachers serving as guides, stopping along the way every so often to explain a point of interest. On the museum grounds, a guide will take a group for a one-half day guided tour to study natur-

al history and animals in their natural habitat. Every student carries a backpack stocked with a lunch and beverage. It is on these trips that they also learn the value of money. Someone may buy too many souvenirs in one day and remain penniless for the remainder of the tour.

It is interesting to watch the crowds at the museum or downtown, noting the close resemblances many of them have to people I know in Texas. Most, when asked, do not know if they are related to anyone in Texas. Likewise, you may find yourself being asked a question with regards to someone living in New Jersey.

The person asking the question may not be aware of the vast distances that separate many points in the U.S.A. I will write more next time the way I see it here.

Regards to all Czech people in Texas from the Wallachian Open-Air Museum, and a reminder that the museum will be celebrating "Texas Days" from December 18th until January 1st. The celebration will include St. Nick, the angel and the devil, pastries and songs—as observed by our forefathers who came from the same area years ago.

Rooms for two, including breakfast, in private homes are available at $15 per person per day; one room apartments with cooking areas are available the same rate. For more information, write to Dr. Mikusek at the Museum or to me before October 5th. FAX: 0114265155212.

Hotel prices have increased considerably this year for tours and for large groups or if you hook your rooms through a travel agency, as they will probably be recommending world renown hotels— especially in Praha. In Moravia and small towns, costs will be much lower. If you are traveling on a budget, stay away from the large cities.

My recommendation is that if your are traveling with six or less people—with at least one person speaking Czech—do it the American way: look for a nice , new small motel. They are called "motorists" and they will save money.

If you or a friend already has the address of a family here, write them ahead of time asking to make arrangements for your small group for the duration of your stay in the area. They are usually happy to do it for $15 per room for two, including breakfast, and are honored to show you the area and way of life in their village or town.

Victor A. Peter Roznov P.R., Czech Republic —SPJST-

Current SPJST Interest Rates INTEREST RATES ANNUITY I

SPJST MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES

(Certificates Issued Prior to 4-1-93)

6.25% Annualized Effective 6-1-93 through 7-31-93

RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Home or Farm Mortgages:

ANNUITY II (Certificates Issued 4-1-93 and After)

5.80% Annualized Effective 6-1-93 through 7-31-93

INTEREST RATE FOR UNIVERSAL LIFE 7% Annualized Effective 6-1-93 through 7-31-93

7 1/4% for 1 to 7 years 7 1/2% for 8 to 15 years 7 3/4% for 16 to 20 years II

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

From the Vice President `s Office Dear Members, James A. Ballevv is president of the.

Ballew Company, an Indianapolis-based consulting firm, and editor of the Fraternal Monitor. A native of Kansas, Mr. Ballew is a graduate of Yale University.

He also has the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation.

Mr. Ballew's insurance writing background includes serving as assistant editor for Travelers and editor of publications for Aetna Life & Casualty and the Life Insurance Marketing & Research Association (LIMRA). He also served as an officer of both the American College and the American Society of CLU and ChFC. Prior to forming his own business in 1973, he was vice president in charge of publishing for R&R Newkirk, now a part of Dearborn Financial Publishing, Inc.

The Ballew Company provides a variety of marketing services for fraternal benefit societies and commercial life insurance companies. As president of that company, Jim has serve more that 30 fraternal benefit societies.

I am proud to inform you that Jim has consented to author some very timely articles for the SPJST to include in our Vestnik for our members' benefit. Please read all of his contributions, as they will be very helpful in making you a more informed life insurance consumer. We want you to be a well-informed member and these articles will help achieve that end.

Fraternally,

Bernard M. Gebala Supreme Lodge Vice President —SPJST---

PLAIN TALK ABOUT LIFE INSURANCE

Do Young People Really Need Life Insurance

by James A. Ballew, CLU For a lot of people, the thought of buying permanent (cash value) life insurance for teenagers probably stirs the imagination about as much as mowing the lawn or changing the oil in the family van. I can understand that, can't you? What with all the other things to contend with in parenthood, who wants one more bill to worry about? Besides, what does a kid that age need with life insurance anyway?

Naturally, none of us deliberately takes on additional expenses unless there's a good reason for it. As it happens, there are some very good reasons for starting a permanent life insurance program at an early age—some you may not have thought of. As we'll see, it's a subject worthy of consideration.

Excess Profits?

Before we get going on this, we ought to talk about one subject that can turn parents off on the whole idea of setting up a permanent plan of insurance for their children: the thought of making a profit if something should happen to one of the kids.

Having enough insurance to pay for final expenses—$5,000 or more—is one thing; getting much more than that seems wrong somehow. This is a legitimate concern. I'd be uncomfortable, too, about insuring my children simply in order to be reimbursed for the cost of raising and educating them. But that is not what this is all about. The real reasons for starting "young adult" life insurance plans (as they are often called) are what they can do for the youngsters who have them.

Youngsters' Future in Mind Actually, these plans are designed with a young person's long and prosperous future in mind. We'll talk more about that in -a minute, but first, here's one way for parents to get past the "excess profits" problem. Simply arrange for the portion of the certificate proceeds that are more than the amount normally needed for funeral and other last expenses to be put in trust for the surviving children (for education costs, for instance), or to be donated to a charitable organization (a school, hospital or some other worthy cause). An attorney can help set up the trust and your SPJST sales representative can help you set up appropriate distribution arrange-

ments in the certificate. With that in .mind, let's take a look now at how thiS kind of plan can benefit the young people for whom it was intended.

Lower Premiums Buying life insurance at a relatively young age means that the premiums will be lower often substantially so—than if the same coverage were purchased several years later.

To see that this is so, ask our SPJST sales representatives what your present life insurance program would cost you if you had started it when you were 15 or 16. If you did start a plan back then, find out what it would cost to begin one just like it today. Either way, get ready for a surprise. That doesn't mean that we should buy all the life insurance we'll ever need before we're 20. No. But it does point out the value in acquiring a base of permanent protection at the relatively lower prices available at the younger ages.

Guaranteeing Insurability Let's keep in mind, too, that once it has been issued, permanent life insurance can never be cancelled by the insurer, nor can the premiums be increased for any reason.

Buying insurance protection for a teenager will guarantee that the coverage can still be in force (assuming the premiums are paid, of course) should the insured's health, occupation or hobby make him or her an uninsurable risk, or perhaps, a risk that requires a higher premium. This can be an extremely important point where there is a history of health problems in the insured's family.

In addition, if the insured becomes disabled and if optional certificate features such as the disability waiver of premium or guaranteed insurability options are available and have been included in the plan, the insured could build a substantial life insurance estate with no premium outlay beyond what had been paid for the original plan. Check- with your SPJST sales representatives for details and avail, ability of these valuable optional benefits.

Next Time: Cash Value Accumulation and Valuable Lessons —SPJST-

4/VESTNi11—Wednesday, July 14, 1993

District News and Updates District Seven Fraternal Fest Scheduled for September 12 in San Antonio All members of District Seven and surrounding areas are encouraged to turn out and celebrate the first-ever District Seven Fraternal Fest to be held on Sunday, September 12, 1993 in San Antonio.

The event, which is being hosted by Lodge 133, San Antonio, will take place at the St. Mary Margaret Recreation Center located at 1314 Fair Avenue in San Antonio.

The day's schedule will include a din-

ner, youth activities and a dance, with music by Tommie Vanek.

Continue to look to the Vestnik as the date approaches, for more detailed information regarding the District Seven Fraternal Fest. Thank you.

Fraternally, Jarolyn Popp, Anthony Trilicek, and Bill Pavliska Festival Committee Chairmen

—SPJST-

District Seven Youth Achievement Day to be Hosted by Lodge 185, New Braunfels The 1993 District Seven Youth Achievement Day will be held Sunday, July 18th at Eagles Hall, 257 East South New Braunfels Street in New Braunfels.

The schedule is as follows: Registration—ID a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Lunch-11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Craft Judging-12 noon Talent and Royalty Judging-12:45 p.m.

Hosting the event will be SPJST Hill Country Lodge No. 185, New Braunfels.

For information or directions, please

call District Seven DYC Susan Bohnenberger at (210) 372-4955 or Lodge 185 Youth Leader Theresa Haag at (210) 625-0815.

We invite everyone to attend. This is a special day for the youth club members, as it gives them a chance to display their talents in many different ways.

Fraternally Submitted, Susan Bohnenberger District Seven DYC — SPJST--

Czech Classes Offered Czech Language Class Offered at Alief Evening School Alief Evening School, under auspices of Alief Independent School District, is again offering a Conversational Czech course in the Adult Education Evening School at Hastings High School. The location of this school is between Bellaire Blvd. on the south and Alief-Clodine on the north, on the southwest side of the intersection of Cook Road and High Star Drive in the community of Alief in southwestern Houston.

The first lesson of this now advertised 12-week course will be on Wednesday, August 25, 1993, and henceforth, once a week, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Tuition will be $40.00 and the teacher will be again John J. Karas of Houston.

For additional information related to this announcement please contact Alief Community Evening School (AISD),

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

Post Scriptum: Studies of Czech and classes of the same are vitally important in perpetuation of our heritage as they bring forth the increased awareness of all involved Czech-Americans. Czech, the third language of Texas (after English and Spanish) belongs to the Slavonic languages which form the largest language group in Europe; its knowledge, thus, is a halfway step to learn the related Slavic tongues. As the Old Country is now free, the knowledge of Czech will be especially useful to many thousands of visitors to our ancestral land.

See you at the class. Na shledanou ye skole.

John J. Karas from Houston

—SPJST-

Fun and Important SPJST Dates Family

July 17

Tarok Tournament, Lodge 17, New Tabor.

July 18

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

August 1

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

August 1

District Six Youth Achievement Day, Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje.

Aug. 14-15

State Youth Achievement Day and Royalty.

Aug. 21

Tarok Tournament, Lodge 92, Fort Worth.

October 23 Gulf Coast Czech Festival Dance at Lodge 172, Pasadena; 8-12 p.m.

Includes Polka Dance Contest and music by the Vrazels.

October 24 Gulf Coast Czech Festival, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.—Polka Mass/Brethren Services; Czech dinner; Entertainment and parade of Czech kroje.

Dance at Lodge 172, Pasadena, with music by the Moonriders.

—SPJST-

Letters from the Lodges Lodge 6, Cottonwood Hosts Annual Lodge Picnic This Sunday Dear Members and Friends, Another year has come around and again it is time for our annual lodge picnic. We are inviting all of our members and friends to come out and enjoy a delicious fried chicken and country sausage dinner with all the trimmings starting at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 18th. After the meal, an auction will be held and the youth club will be having their cake walk and other games.

We are also asking our members to come out and help with serving of the meal. We will begin working Friday at 5:30 p.m. cutting the chicken. We will also be getting together at 9 a.m. on Saturday to get things ready for Sunday.

Your help will be appreciated. We have had very successful picnics with everyone's help.

Fraternally yours, F.A.C. Robert Dobecka —SPJST-

40, El Campo-Hillje Presents 50-Year Pins Lodge

El Campo-Hillje SPJST Lodge No. 40 held their annual Family Day on June 13, 1993. The social hour began at 3 p.m.

The highlight of the day was the awarding of 50-year pins to the following members: Frank John Bacak, Johnnie G. Hafernick, Edith Ingle, John Kaspar, Jr., Evelyn Krpec, Frank Krpec, Jr., Albin Miksik, Alfred James Pesch, Ernest John Pesch, Jr., Ronald Polasek, Alvin Joseph Rod, William Schoppe, and Raymond Toman. District Director Matt Vanek presented the pins.

We appreciated Brother Matt taking the time to attend our meeting, especially since our meeting was the second one he made this date.

Congratulations is extended to all these members.

Members enjoyed the afternoon visiting and playing the lottery. Lottery tickets were given as door prizes and we found that many of our members were new at scratching the tickets. Lottery tickets were won by Lisa Reck, Delores Valigura, Tillie Massingile, Gladys Knebel, Lillie Zaskoda, Hubert Kaiser, Alvin Bartos, Frankie Vanek, Bennie Reck, Doris Adamicek, Lillie Pall, Frank Divin, and Joe Cerny. Jerome Novak won the SPJSTdominoes donated by Brother Matt Vanek.

Material on display for all members to read were: • Thank you note from the El Campo Independent School District for the four $300 scholarships awarded to Brad Bacak, Lachelle Bacak, Shawn Bannert and Norma Wilson.

• Thank you note from the Louise Independent School District for the three $300 scholarships awarded to Jessica Ochoa, Chad Roades and Brandy Garcia.

• Thank you note from the El Campo Opportunity Center for a $200 donation

for the retarded citizens program.

• Thank you note from the scholarship recipients: Shawn Bannert, Brad Bacak, and Norma Wilson.

• Thank you note from the Mican Family in appreciation of the donation made in appreciation of the donation made in memory of Frances Mican Trojcak.

• Thank you note from Amanda Vanek for a $150 donation toward her educational trip to Europe.

A delicious chicken barbecue meal, prepared by lodge members was served.

Those helping prepare the meal were Floyd Shimek, Eugene Valigura, Frankie Vanek, Bennie Reck, and Dutch Kopecky. Salads and desserts prepared by the members were also served.

Thanks a million, guys. There were a lot of goodies.

Members are reminded to attend our next quarterly meeting, September 15.

Refreshments will be served by the lodge and a social held after the meeting.

Fraternally, Rita J. Vanek President —SPJST-

40, El Campo-Hillje Member Reports on Trip to Europe Lodge

Amanda, Vanek, a senior majoring in marketing at Texas A&M University, was one of the 56 students traveling with the Texas A&M International Marketing Study group to points of interest in London, United Kingdom, Paris, Nimes and Nice, France, Lucerene, Switzerland, Munich and Cologne, Germany, Amsterdam and The Netherlands.

We left on Sunday, May 23 from the U.S.A. to London. In London, we took a tour of the city, visited Burberrys and the Bank of England and then took a cruise on the Thames River. From London, we traveled to Paris, took a tour of the city, visited Lalique Crystal, and L'Oreal.

From Paris, we traveled to Nimes and Nice. While in Nice, we visited the Monte Carlo Casino and Parfumerie Fragonard.

On June 7th, we traveled to Lucerne where we toured Dow Chemical and the Lucerne Tourist Board. From Lucerne, we traveled to Munich where we took a trip to Ludwig's Castle in Neuschwansten and visited the Spaten Brau and Dachau. On Sunday, June 13, we traveled from Munich to Cologne.

From Cologne, we traveled to Amsterdam, visited the Amsterdam Stock Exchange, toured the city and took a final exam. We returned to the U.S.A. on Thursday, June 17th. Accompanying the group were Dr. and Mrs. Gresham.

This was a very educational and fun trip.

Fraternally, Amanda Vanek —SPJST-

47, Seaton Reports on July Meeting

Lodge

Dear Members, Week night meetings can most certainly be blamed for a decrease in attendance; June and July were no exceptions.

With 42 members and no visitors attending, President Wallace Jez con-

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vened the July monthly meeting by calling for the presentation of flags by the newly elected flag bearers, Rebecca Greger and Sarah Hejl. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the members remained standing in silent prayer for deceased member, Brother Wilson Malcik. (It was later announced that Brother Dale Koon had also passed away).

Wishes for 100 percent good health go out to these members: Tom Gibson (who will miss, and he missed at camp), Wallace Jez, Clara Salac, Marvin Holtman, Bill Wofford, Harry Gershach, and Edwin Vasicek, who was reported to have been injured while at work.

Secretary Dolores Skrabanek read the roll call and minutes of the previous meeting which were approved with a minor correction.

Announced as new members/additions were Patsy Koslovsky, Mickey Wade, Jerri Ann Kirby, Russell Mezynski, Ryan Mezynski, Jennifer Pechal, Albert Koslovsky, Eugene Reveile, Carolyn Taylor, David Koslovsky, Melanie Koslovsky and transfers Mary Uruhek, Frank Uruhek and Brian Kosel. All of these brothers and sisters were unanimously accepted. All are encoura ged to take part in Star Hall's activities.

Officers' reports followed.

First Vice President Edwin Pechal asked that members support the barbecue cook-off and its cooking teams.

Simply come out; enjoy the dance and arts and crafts. Food and drink will be available.

FACT Dorothy Pechal spoke briefly on the fraternal service report and restated the Tarok tournament and volleyball dates.

Treasurer Lucy Mihatsch gave her anxiously awaited "picnic rundown," which the memberShip eagerly applauded.

The Youth Leader report was delayed further on the agenda.

Chairpersons' reports were given and favorably received.

New business included more details surrounding the cook-off: • Judges are needed.

• Friday night dance will he from 8 until 12 p.m.

• Sweets, such as kolaches, are needed for sale on Saturday morning. Members are asked to bring breakfast sweets Friday afternoon and evening.

Food will go on sale at 10 a.m., Saturday. Contact Lucy Mihatsch for work schedule.

Youth Leader Judy Pechal reported tour adults, 19 members and three visitors in attendance. Sister Pechal highlighted Youth Achievement Day, camp and the Youth Club summer trip. She proceeded to introduce one of two queen representatives and her duchess, Lori Greger and Lisa Greger. Vying for the title of king will be James Kortis and his duke, David Kortis. Melanie Koslovsky is the other queen representative; her duchess, Heather Novosad, was introduced.

Brother Frank Klinkovsky reminded the members of the lodge incentive program which runs from January 1, 1993 through December 31, 1993. He emphasized that after achieving any one of the awards offered by the Supreme Lodge, Star Hall will have benefitted in numerous ways. The most significant result would be an increase in members and lodge activities. Information explaining the incentive program was handed out a few months back. It would be a good idea to re-read the guidelines.

With a little extra effort, Star Hall can be a top award winner.

Celebrating birthdays are Willie

Kohutek, Della Mares and Vallie Zavodny. Anniversary celebrants were Ruth and Lee Hanusch, and Ricky and Janelle Novosad.

Door prizes were won by these lucky members: Alice Banning, Irma Klinkovsky, Gladys Marek and Calvin Skrabanek.

The next meeting will be on Sunday, August 1, beginning at 2 p.m. Please take note: Past presidents of Lodge 47 will be honored during the meeting. Part of the celebration will include a special meal with the lodge furnishing the meat.

Members are asked to provide a covered dish.

Fraternally, Katherine Smith —SPJST-

47, Seaton Invites Everybody to Barbeque Cookoff Lodge

Dear Members, Come one, come all to Lodge 47's first-ever Barbeque Cook-Off on July 23 and 24. A Friday night dance will feature Sherri and the Silver Spur Band.

Arts and crafts, as well as food and drink will he available all day Saturday. Star Hall is located five miles east of Temple on Highway 53.

Fraternally, Katherine Smith —SPJST--

Lodge 66, Waco Reports on Lodge Activities Dear Members, Lodge 66 will meet on Sunday, July 18. The adults will meet at 2:30 p.m. and the youth will meet at 2 p.m.

The members are asked to bring sandwiches. The lodge will furnish chips and drinks.

Fraternally, Bonnie Pruitt, Secretary —SPJST-

79, Corpus Christi Reports on June Meeting Lodge

Dear Members, The June 20 meeting had a larger than usual attendance when the fathers were honored with a delicious barbecue beef dinner. The member brought a variety of vegetables, salads and desserts to serve with the meat. This time, the ladies did the serving and cleaning up.

Thanks! The members who did not come really missed out on the good food and fellowship!

There were several guests. One was Brother Jim Wiest, the pro-tern District Seven State Field Sales Representative.

Sister Nancy Sijansky Helm brought her husband, Roger Helm and their four children. They just recently moved to Corpus Christi from Australia. Another guest was Rey Reyna, husband of Sister Cheryl Majek Reyna. Some of the guests were prospective members.

Come back again!

After the dinner, the regular monthly meeting was called to order at 2:15 p.m.

by President Jerry Sijansky. The officers

were all present. The usual business wa: taken care of, One of our 1993 scholar ship winners, Brother Sean Majek, present. He said that he would be attending the University of Texas and that the scholarship will help with expenses.

The treasurer, Sister Milly Elzner, said that the $50 donation for June was made prior to the meeting. The officers had conferred and agreed to donate the June $50 gift to the telethon on June 5-6, Children's Miracle Network, for which proceeds go for the benefit of Driscoll Children's Hospital in Corpus Christi.

The members approved of the donation.

The fund raiser that was scheduled for July, which was discussed at the May meeting, as an arts and crafts show, was cancelled. The committee, after discussing all of the details, decided that it would be too expensive to hold as a fund raiser. Some other type of fund raising activity was discussed and members were asked to suggest ideas.

Two new members were accepted into membership. They were Richard A. Knihhs and Sarah K. Teel.

It was discussed as a fraternal service that the lodge work on a program called "Adopt a Nursing Home." Brother Jerry and Sister Milly Elzner were asked to work on a committee to make a list of nursing homes and to decide which one we should adopt. A few members signed up to work as volunteers for a few hours each month.

Brother Jim Wiest spoke on the importance of scoring points on the goals and incentives and that it is very important to sell insurance to gain new members. He said that every member should help by bringing in new members. President Jerry Sijansky said that the committee will meet before the next meeting to discuss how far the goals have gotten.

After a discussion, the next monthly meeting was set for the third Sunday, July 18. The meeting will be at 2 p.m. and there will be a "svacina" and socializing afterwards.

So, don't forget—Sunday, July 18th at 2 p.m.

Fraternally, Helen Pavelka, Secretary —SPJST--

Lodge 84, Dallas Hosting Princess Ball This Saturday Dear Members and Friends, Sorry it has taken me this long to write again, but a lot of things have been taking place since the last time I had written to you. I went on a short vacation to Las Vegas, and yes, I came home with enough money to get my car out of the airport parking lot—but I did have a good time.

Unfortunately, one of our long-time members did not have as enjoyable a time. Wanda Petr had a heart attack.

After experiencing double bypass surgery, she is making a slow but progressive recovery. Wanda's family members want to thank everyone for all of their calls, cards, gifts, flowers and especially their prayers. I hope that we can continue to held the family by keeping Wanda, her husband, Charlie, and her children Cheri Petr, Vicki Sims and Randy Petr, her son-in-law, Gene Sims, and her grandchildren, Kelli, Rusty, and Leslie, all in our prayers and thoughts. I know it is hard on them, but with support of family and friends, it makes it easier. The road is long and bumpy for

Wanda, but we can all help to make it a little easier.

On Saturday, July 17th, the lodge will be having their Princess Ball Dance.

The dance will start at 8:30 p.m. and the festivities will continue until 12:30 a.m.

The crowning of the new Queen and King of the lodge will take place at approximately 10:30 p.m.

I hope that all of the old kings and queens will try to attend this year and make this a nice reunion of old friends and the making of new ones. We have all grown up and now have our own families, but this is an opportunity for all of us to introduce our spouses and children to our old friends that we grew up with a LONG TIME AGO. Okay, for some, it is not that long ago. The band this year will be the Mynarcik Orchestra.

The cost of admission will be $5—and remember, there will be a prize drawing.

The money that you contribute will go to a good cause. Advance tickets are $4.50 per person.

I hope to he writing again to you real soon and I hope to see as many people out at the Princess Ball as the lodge will hold. Wouldn't it he nice to fill the lodge up to the capacity?

Fraternally yours, Camille Mandak Payne —SPJST-

Family Thanks Members of Lodge 84, Dallas for Their Concern Petr

Dear Friends and Family, Since we have recei v ed so many questions about my grandmother, Wanda Petr, I would like to let everyone know what took place.

While vacationing on May 14th in Las Vegas with friends, she had a heart attack. Serious complications which affected her lungs developed, making it necessary to put her on a respirator. She was brought back to Dallas where double-bypass surgery was performed. She too is currently being weaned off of the respirator.

It is at times like this that friends and family are so important. My papa, Charlie Petr, wanted me to thank everyone for

Remember When

1441000441Lodge No. 84, Dallas celebrates its 37th Annual Princess Ball this Saturday, July 17, at the lodge hall. Pictured above are the first King Joe Ondrusek and Queen Carole (Nemec) Faraizi, who were coronated in 1956. All past kings and queens—as well as all lodge members and their guests are encouraged to join in the celebration. Music starts at 8:30 p.m.

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their cards, letters and prayers. They are greatly appreciated.

Thank you, Kelly Sims —SPJST-

88, Houston Reports on Member Activities Lodge

On Sunday, June 20, 1993, Louis and Doris Darilek celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with their children Richard and Mary Pat at the St. Rose of Lima Parish Hall. The celebration, which started at 3 p.m., included a social, dance and dinner. Many relatives and friends were on hand to make the occasion happy and enjoyable.

The first hour of the reception was spent with the relatives and friends who seldom get a chance to see each other.

During the evening, decorated tables were loaded with hors d'oeuvres—appetizers before the main meal.

Louis worked many years tier Conoco, and is now retired. He's very active in Lodge 88. Both he and Doris sing in the choral group, and miss very few dances and special functions.

Their son Richard, his wife, Joyce, and Mary Pat and Daniel Wilson are both well-educated and have good jobs.

Richard has a PhD and works for the Rand Corporation. Mary Pat is an attorney. Their two grandchildren are Hilary and Edwin Darilek.

The dance was great and everybody had a great time. Music was provided by Donnie Wavra. A barbecue dinner was served at about 7:00. Afterwards, we danced to use up the calories.

We all wish Louis and Doris many more happy, healthy years.

E.A. "Squatty" Lyons, who served as a county commissioner for forty years, recently invited many of his friends to the dedication ceremony of an elementary school named after him.

The dedication was Wednesday, May 12, 1993. I was told that it was an elaborate affair. I surely hated to miss it, as we all love "Squatty" and Fern, but you can't be in two places at one time.

The Ceremony was hosted by the Board of Education and Dr. Frank R. Petruzielo, the Superintendent of Schools in Houston.

Brother and Sister Lyons have been members of Lodge 88 for many years.

I'm going to go out of town for a week, so I'll not write for several weeks.

I need a vacation.

Fraternally submitted by Pearl Hanka , Second Vice President' Rethember, "A parent is not a person to lean on, but a person to make leaning unnecessary."

—by Dorothy Canfield Fisher —SPJST-

fresh.

Other things are in the making so the trustees have been busy getting bids.

Our sales representatives have been doing a nice job of getting new members with the help of you members letting them know of those individuals who need insurance certificates and want to belong to an organization such as the SPJST. As you know, the Society has a lot to offer its members. If you know of a prospective member, please let your sales representatives or a lodge officer know. It may mean a sale and a new member.

We had a beautiful wedding a few days ago. Our member, Nancy Suzanne, married Steven Myrle Smith. The parents and grandparent have been members for many years. We wish to extend to them many years of happy married life together.

Have not heard of any sickness in the last few days, but I did have some kind of pain which I thought could be kidney stones. The doctor thought the same thing so I ended up going to the hospital for tests. After many x-rays, nothing showed, but the pain is still in the back.

A short time ago, at our dance, someone asked how many present had previously worked at. Montgomery Wards.

There were eleven of them so they all got together and had a picture made. Some of them had worked for the company for many years, while others had put in only a little time. Maybe you can find your friends in the picture on this page.

We will be offering some prize drawing tickets soon for prizes that will be given at our Heritage Day on September 11. The prizes will be worth the money, so when someone asks you to buy some, please don't refuse them.

There will be a dinner and some very nice entertainment during the day along with two dance bands—one in the afternoon and then one at night. Also, do not forget about the. District Three Fraternal Fest that will be held in Ennis, Texas on

October 24th. This will be for all District Three members and guests. Be sure to keep up with the activities in the Vestnik calendar section.

A Czech man's eyes were getting weak, so he thought that he should get them looked at. There on the wall were the letters that the doctor had to show the man if he could see them. There were these letters: CWALKUVZEK The doctor asked the Czech man to read them. The Czech man said not only could he read them, but he knew the man!

Till next time, good health, and always try to attend your lodge meetings.

Fraternally yours, Carl W. Zich, President and Reporter 3217 Lubbock Avenue Fort Worth, Texas 76109 —SPJST-

Bring your bathing suit as the lake is very inviting. If you have a beach ball and so forth, bring them—also horseshoes, dominoes, cards and card tables.

Please bring lawn chairs.

Directions: From Oak Hill, take Highway 71 west to the Hamilton Pool Road exit. Six-and-a-half miles further, a sign, which pictures a large deer, reads"Deer. Creek Ranch." Turn left here. From this point, there will be signs and markers to the lake.

Everyone will enjoy the cool breeze from the lake. There will also be plenty of shade. Spend a delightful, leisurely afternoon with your family at the site.

Friends are welcome.

Please call (512) 264-2273, the Boriskis, for more information, if needed.

Fraternally, Alice Prasatik

155, Austin and Austin Czech Heritage Society Picnic July 17

Attention Inactive Members of SPJST Lodge 161, Jourdanton

On Saturday, July 17, from 3 p.m. until dark, Lodge 155, Austin and the Austin Czech Heritage Society will be hosting a picnic at Deer Creek Ranch Park, next to Deer Creek Lake. A pot luck supper will be served.

Everyone is asked to bring a meat dish and/or vegetable, salad or dessert of any kind—even watermelon.

Paper plates, cups, napkins, cutlery and lemonade will be provided by the hosts, Doris and Clarence Boriski.

There is a playground equipped for the children with swings, merry-goround, and a raft on the lake. There are even a few ducks near the shore line. A volleyball court will also he set up for adults and teenagers.

Members—please keep record of all charitable works, such as . volunteer work, that you and other family members may participate in. List the type of work, number of hours and any expenses. You must be a Lodge 161 member. In order to keep our lodge and others tax-exempt, we must turn in annual Fraternal Activities Reports to the Internal Revenue Service.

Please become an active member by coming to our quarterly meetings and keeping records.

For more information and for forms, contact: Donald Vaichar, FAC officer: (210) 569-3686, or write to him at 210 Tagert, Pleasanton, Texas 78064.

Our next meeting is September 12, 1993 at 11:45 a.m. at the Jourdanton Civic Center.

Also, the Supreme Lodge has issued an incentive program to our lodges to bring in new members. Lodges can earn money for enrolling new members.

Great idea! For more information, contact: Secretary/Treasurer Tillie Koch at (210) 569-5627.

Fraternally, Virginia Vaichar, Reporter —SPJST-

Lodge

Members of Lodge 92, Fort Worth, hoping to win acake a recent lodge function.

161, La Parita, Jourdanton Holds June Meeting

Lodge

92, Fort Worth Reports on Lodge _Activities

Lodge

Dear Members and Friends, Another month has come and half of the year has gone. I am sure that in the past months many things have been accomplished. The district meetings and the youth camp have been attended. Our regular lodge meetings have been very progressive with getting the inside of the lodge building painted. It looks nice and

—SPJST-

These are the Lodge 92 members who all worked for Montgomery Wards at one time or another.

Lodge 161, La Parita, held its quarterly meeting on June 13, 1993 at 11:45 a.m. at the Jourdanton Civic Center. Sixteen members and one visitor were present.

President Milton Koch called the meeting to order, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. All members and visitors were welcomed to the meeting by President Koch.

Sister Helen Zezula gave the table prayer.

Next, members enjoyed a barbecue ham meal with all the trimmings. Tea, coffee and desserts were furnished by members. President Koch picked up the meal from Snogas Barbecue in San Antonio.

After our meal, the meeting came to order with President Koch asking if everyone was ready for a nap. Ha! Ha!

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Members of Lodge No. 161, Jourdanton, enjoy good food and fellowship at their quarterly lodge meeting held June 13, 1993.

Minutes of the previous meeting and the financial report were read by Secretary-Treasurer Tillie Koch.

President Koch reported the totals from our 1992 yearly fraternal activities report were: 731 acts, 1106 hours and $1,855.53 charitable donations. He also said that the Supreme Lodge commended our lodge for such a good report.

Brother Lloyd House suggested informing our inactive members about the Fraternal Activities Report through the Vestnik.

Also, Lydmil and Mary Ermis reported that their granddaughter, Lisa Ermis, daughter of Brother Leroy Ermis, won an SPJST scholarship. Congratulations, Lisa and Good Luck! Secretary Tillie Koch gave Lisa's dad forms so she can apply for another scholarship if necessary.

President Koch asked if there were any questions. Bettie House asked about the interest rate on the lodge's CD. Since rates had changed, Lloyd and Bettie House suggested that the CD be changed to higher rates.

Bettie House made a motion to place the CD in for six months at a higher rate facility and Vice President Pivonka sec•onded the motion. Motion carried.

There was no correspondence to be read. Secretary Tillie Koch said the correspondence was only for her benefit.

Next, President Koch mentioned that on June 10, 1993, at 7 p.m., officers of Lodge 161 met with President Howard Leshikar and District Seven Director Bob Bayer at the Golden Corral in Pleasanton, for a special short meeting and dinner.

The meeting was to inform us of Lodges 168 and 147 intent to merge.

President Leshikar said they had already met with the officers of both lodges and that they would let the Supreme Lodge know of their intent. If the lodges could not come to an agreement and decided to disband, would our lodge take in their members. We informed President Leshikar and Director Bayer that our lodge members woulc have to vote on that issue. Our lodge wil discuss this issue at our next meeting.

The Vice President's report was giver

by Reporter Virginia Valchar due to Vice President Donald Valchar's absence.

She read about the incentive program.

Under additional old business, Bettie House asked about our lodge hosting a district meeting. Most members present said that they were too old to work at something like that, but it will be discussed again.

Under new business, the follow item was addressed: Sister Vlasta Juricek brought a very nice book for the members to look at. This book was a history in words and pictures of the SPJST La Parita Lodge 161. Thank you, Sister

Vlasta, for the very nice consideration.

Door prizes won were: $5—Victor Pivonka; $3—Joyce Neal; and $2— Lloyd House.

Our lodge was saddened to hear that Leroy Ermis lost his house to fire on the evening of June 12. Secretary Tillie Koch suggested to give Leroy $100 to help defray expenses. Sister Vlasta Juricek made a motion and Sister Bettie House seconded. Motion carried.

Sister Joyce Neal was added to our Grapevine List.

Our next meeting will be September 12, 1993 at 11:45 a.m. at the Jourdanton Civic Center. Members, please attend.

President Koch thanked everyone for coming.

The motion to adjourn was made by Brother Lloyd House and seconded by Sister Vlasta Juricek.

Ladies, thank you for those delicious desserts!

Members, see you at our September 12th meeting!

Fraternally, Virginia Valchar, Reporter —SPJST-

187, Round Rock Thanks Members for Supporting Picnic Lodge

Scenes from Lodge No. 187, Round Rock Summer Family Picnic State Field Manager Keith Gatewood presents Rubie Volek with certificate acknowledging her completion of a sales training course recently sponosred by the SPJST Supreme Lodge.

A day for the family: Pictured, at left, with Lodge 187 President Albert Lange, is Amanda ange, granddaughter of Elsa and Albert Lange. At right is Marissa Rose Allen, granddaughter of Joan and Gene Landry.

Making new friends in the Starlight Ballroom.

Pictured, from left, are Stephanie Vanicek, daughter of Brian and Joan Vanicek and Cody Alexander, son of Wade and Dawn Alexander.

Horseshoes was the game of the day at the Lodge 187 picnic. Competitors of all ages enjoyed the game. Pictured at right is a young pitcher looking for a ringer.

Dear Members, The family picnic at Lodge No. 187 was .held on Sunday, June 27th. More than 200 members and guests attended.

A good meal and games, including dominoes, horseshoes and "just visiting" were enjoyed by attendees of all ages.

A big thanks goes out to all members who helped to make the picnic a success.

Fraternally, Elsa Lange

—SPJSTS.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 2, Needville Reports on June Activities

Residents Update

Gregorio Garza, Rudoph Rosesler, Sophia McDougle, Tonnie Dannhaus, Walter Ard, Lora Hackstedt, Gus Eismann, and Augusta . Hruzek are the newest residents to join S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 2 in June.

We regret the deaths of Ed Bocacek, Frank Barrick, and Willie Mae Moore.

They will he missed by our staff and other residents.

It was a chance for fun in the sun—and also an opportunity to visit inside and catch up on the latest happenings. Pictured here, from left, are Joan and Gene Landry, Adeline Kohutek and District Two Director Willie Kohutek, and Albert Lange.

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State Field Manager Keith Gatewood delivers a presentation on SPJST life insuranceiand fiiiancal products to sa1ST men.7)e s and the odge 187 Family Picnic held June 27.

Willie Vrabel Performs for Residents of S.P. S.T. Rest Home No. 1, Taylor Willie Vrabel has been interested it playing the accordion many year., All of his child:T ., took accordion lessons, but none of them wanted to pursue that career, so five years ago, his wife gave him a birthday gift of accordion lessons.

Willie practices every morning before he goes to work. He prefers to play by ear, but he can also read music.

He used to play with Brittons and Bellows Band and belongs to the International Accordion Association.

Accompanied by his wife, Wilma,

who helped him set up his sound system, Mr. Vrabel performed recently for residents of S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1.

Meanwhile, Mrs. Vrabel visited with the residents.

The Vrabels have three sons, one , daughter ad three grandchildren. and live on a farm near Salado, Texas.

The residents enjoyed the good music and Mrs. Kovar expresses her thanks to Willie for sharing his talent.

Sincerely, Mrs. Pauline Kovar, A.D. —SPJST-

Welcome back from the hospital are Jean Harris and Edna Mills.

Donations Bananas were donated in June by AARP Chapter 1772. Doughnuts were donated by St. Michael's Church. Watermelons were donated by Carol Bosse.

Bingo gifts were donated by Adela Wadephul a id Jean Beard: Lap robes were donated by the Damon Church of Christ Ladies Bibs and lap robes were donated by the Immanuel Church of Christ Ladies. All donations were greatly appreciated. Likewise, a donation to the activity and b y Dr. Joseph Spezia of Houston was also , eatl y appreciated.

Summary of June Activities Every Monda y morning, Olie Eixman, Willie Mae TieIke, Ruby Lee Oberhoff, and Alice Bergen came to have sing-along. Thanks to Peggy Heidmann for helping out on the organ while Olie Eixman was on vacation.

Ever y Tuesda y morning, Frank Ramos or I Sober came to have Bible Study.

In the afternoon. Ida Gasch, Annie Stavinoha, Ioni Kramer, Erna Gar a, and Adela Wadephui came to help with bingo.

Every Thursday morning, Father Ramsey, Milton Legendre, Rosie Kovar and Annie Stavinoha with St. Michael's Catholic Church came to have mass.

Ever y Thursday afternoon, the Immanuel, Presbyterian, Catholic, Damon, and Methodist ladies took turns coming tc have crafts.

Every Friday afternoon, Melva Hastings. Linla Sober, Mildred Novak, and Martha Marx came to roll hair.

Every Sunday morning, Annie Stavinoha and Rosie Kovar came to have

Kosary. The Knights of Columbus came to give communion.

On Wednesday afternoon, June 2, Rev. Foster with the Methodist Church had services.

On Wednesday afternoon, June 9, Rev. Alvis Bell with the First Baptist Church had services.

On Monday afternoon, June 14, the Hope Lutheran Church women from Beasley had services and brought cookies for the social afterwards. Sorry to hear that Rev. Jensen moved. His devoted services wil l he missed by the residents.

On June 16, Patty and Peggy came to sing.

On June 17, Garland Hurtye and Mary Goffinett brought pets for residents.

On June 21, Ed Pisklak provided music with the accordion.

On Wednesday afternoon, June 23, Rev. Avery with the Presbyterian Church had services.

On Friday. June 25, in the afternoon, the Birthda y Part\ was held. Entertainment was provided h\ Louis Vacek who performed on the accordion and on the piano. A Flower and Gift Shop provided the corsages and houtineers. The United Church of Christ Guild provided the cakes. Eileen Alaminsky, Elton, Tielke, and Elsa Mah:mann also brought cakes.

Ida Gasch, Melva Hastings, Elsie Mahlmann, Martha Marx and Mildred Novak also helped serve cake, ice cream, punch and coffee.

Wishes for a "Happy Birthday" were extended to the following residents: Rosalie Sanborn, Emma S. TieIke, Annie Trapp, Sophia McDougle, Arnold Petrusek, and L ,, , ly: Parker. The "oliow-

ing staff members also celebrated birth days: Diane Lincoln, Sheila Tyler, Celia Plata, Brenda Schulze and Ivonne Zela.

On June 29, Larry Ognoski and Fritz Koehne provided music and singing. We are glad to have Fritz Koehne volunteering in our home.

On June 30, Rev Kuebler with the

United Church ot Christ had services.

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

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

Barbara Svatek, S.A.D. SPJST-

CHAD ROBERT KOVAR

DANA VASEK

GARY ALLEN GUION

ANGELA 11ARIE KUCERA

Chad is a member of Lodge 9, Snook and a graduate of Snook High School. His parents are Larry and Yvonne Kovar and his grandparents are Ruth and Edwin Kovar and Ella Jakubik—all members of Lodge 9.

Chad plans to attend Texas A&M University this fall and major in agricultural development.

Dana is a member of Lodge 4, Hallettsville and a graduate of Hallettsville High School. Her parents are Victor and Lucille Vasek.

Dana will be attending Victoria Junior College this fall.

Gary is a member of Lodge No. 117, Robstown and a. graduate of George West High School. His parents are Helen and Anthony Guion.

Gary is planning to attend UTI in Houston this fall where he will be studying to be a diesel technician.

Angela is a member of Lodge 66, Waco (Linden Hall) and a graduate of West High School.

Her parents are Jerry and Dorothy Kucera.

Angela plans to attend McLennan Community College in Waco, and later transfer to Baylor University where she will major in accounting.

Willie Vrabel erforms accorion favorites for residents of S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1

Pictured, left, enjoying the music, are: Bett ■ Lou Krieg. F,(' Hiebel, Ti Bic Librurn and Velma Barron.

Wednesday, July 14, 1993—VESTNIK/9

Reunions Jakubik Family Reunion The decendants of John and Rosalie (Sehesta) Jakubik will get together for the Jakubik Family Reunion on Sunday, July 18, 1993 at the Snook SPJST Hall.

Registration will begin at 10:30 a.m. and the meal will he served at 12:30 p.m. A basket lunch will be served. Bring enough food for your family. Drinks and paper goods will be provided.

Bring old and new family photos for all to share. For additional information, please contact Ella Jakubik at (409) 272-8825.

Sherek-Skrhak Family Reunion The 16th annual Sherek-Skrhak family reunion will be held on Saturday, July 17, 1993 at the Granger Recreation Center in Granger, Texas.

Registration starts at noon and lunch will be served at 1 p.m. Each family is requested to bring a meat and vegetable and/or dessert. Drinks, plates, and utensils will he furnished. Auction items are needed to make for a better reunion next year. Please plan to attend.

Jeri Steger, President Sherek-Skrhak Reunion

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Elzner

—SPJST-

Family Reunion

Vyvial

The Elzner Family reunion will be held in San Antonio, Texas on July 17, 1993. We will be meeting at the Greater Northwest Country Club. The meeting starts at 2 p.m. Our headquarters motel will he the Oak Hills Motor Inn. Call (210) 696-9900 for reservations.

Don't forget to bring items for the prize drawing.

For more information, call Carolyn Elzner at (713) 353-8388 or James Tepera at (512) 334-4965.

Submitted by Jerry Elzner —SPJST-

Family Reunion The decendants and kin of Jonas and Marie Vyvial are invited to attend the upcoming 15th annual reunion. Bring all the children.and friends to the American Legion Hall in Rosenberg on August 8, 1993 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Prepare and bring your favorite dish and join us in a three-family feast.

Drinks and refreshments will he available. There is no cover charge as your generous free will offering has sustained us over the past 14 years. Hope to see you there and share all our joys and sorrows as all families should Just me, Milton J. Vyvial • - —SPJST-

FAMILY

REUNIONS: Please note that every effort will be made to print notice of your family reunion well in advance of its occurrence.

Also please note that family reunions listed well in advance may not appear each week, due to space limitations and in .an effort to list as many different occasions as possible.

CONGRATULATIONS

GINA DENISE MAREK GEYER Gina is a member of Lodge 88, Houston and a graduate of the Houston Community College School of Nursing. Her parents are Bennie and Jackie Marek and grandparents are the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis Reznicek and the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis Marek.

Gina's future plans include a career in the medical field as a registered nurse.

National Order

of Battlefield Commissioned -Officers Reunion The National Order of Battlefield Commissioned Officers Association will hold their 1993 reunion at the Menger Hotel in San Antonio, Texas beginning on September 16 through September 19, 1993. This includes officers commissioned during all wars.

To belong to the NOBC association, a soldier, regardless of rank, must have been commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant because of leadership on the battlefield.

Any person who received a battlefield commission, and not contacted, but would like to find out more about this great organization, please contact Bill Dazey, Alamo Chapter Commander at (210) 829-0829 or Emil E. Matula, Convention Publicity Chairman at (210) 3337460.

The Association is looking forward to having more than 250 members in attendance. Here is your chance to associate wit the combat buddies you served with in -the Army or Marine Corp and have a great time. If you qualify, please join us.

Emil E. Matula Publicity Chairman Alamo Chapter —SPJST-

Liberty-Union Schools Reunion

Petr Family Reunion The Petr family reunion will be held in Ennis, Texas at the K.J.T. hall on July 25th. We will meet at 10:30 a.m. Dinner will be served at noon. The meal will he prepared by Bessie, as usual. Please bring your favorite dessert.

- We welcome all Petr related families to attend this reunion. Each year our group gets a little smaller due, to illness, so everybody that can:come, please do!

For more information, contact: Emil Petr: (214) 826-3557 Georgie Brozek: (214) 339-0409 Libbie Pavelka: (214) 875-3715

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All former teachers and students of Liberty or Union Schools in Burleson County are invited to attend the Ninth Annual Reunion on Sunday, July 25, 1993, at the Caldwell Senior Citizens Center starting at 11 a.m. A catered lunch will be served. Tickets are $5 per plate.

Please mail your reservation(s) by July 19th to: Georgia Ptacek, P.O. Box 72, Snook, Texas 77878. Call Herman Loehr (409) 272-8366 or Hilda Weeber (409) 567-3108 after 6:30 p.m. for reservations; or, call Burt Hermann (409) 6960795 after 9:15 a.m. for reservations. • —S PJ ST-

Beran Family Reunion

Stavinoha Family Reunion

The 14th Beran Reunion will he August 8, 1993 at the American Legion Hall in Moulton, Texas. Registration begins at 10 a.m. with dinner at noon.

Each family is asked to bring a covered dish. Live music will also be provided for your listening and dancing pleasure in an air-conditioned hall.

The Beran Clan are descendants of these original families: Charles and mary (Pryor) Beran; Moulton, Texas Kristian and Maria (Beran) Sembera; Flatonia, Texas • John and Frances (Beran) Novak; Flatonia, Texas Martin and Christina (Beran) Pesek; Sweet Home, Texas Vinc and Anna (Beran) Darilek; Praha, Texas John and Carolina (Beran) Valenta; Shiner, Texas Joe and Theresa (Beran) Bartusek; Houston, Texas John Sr. and Mary (Beran) Maresh; Czechoslovakia Hope to see you on August 8, 1993.

Plan to have a good time!

Vic Beran (713) 462-5818 -SPJST-

The Stavinoha Reunion will be held at th ethe Knights of Columbus Hall in Shiner, Texas on July 31, 1993.

Registration for the reunion will begin at 10 a.m. Barbecue will be served at noon. Price is $5 per family and $2.50 per single family member. Familes are asked to bring vegetables and desserts.

Each family is asked to bring old family pictures and albums. There will be games for the children.

Reservations should be made by Wednesday, July 21, 1993 by calling Anton Kubacak at (915) 692-2555 or by mailing information to Anton Kubacak, P.O. Box 5384, Abilene, Texas 79608 Thank you, Anton Kubacak —S PJ ST-

Jezek-Kotrla

Family Reunion The 27th Annual Jezek-Kotrla Reunion will he held on Sunda y, July 1$, 1993 at SPJST Lodge No. 47, Seaton.

Registration begins at 10 a.m.. A family style meal will be served at noon and a cake walk, prize drawing and auction will be held in the afternoon.

Those attending are asked to bring covered dish meal for their famil y and guests. Bread, tea, coffee and tableware will he provided. We are also asking each family to bring a cake and a gift.

Proceeds raised from these items will go toward having future family reunions.

There will also he a fish pond for the children.

Please pass this information on to all of your family members. Thank you and please plan to attend this reunion. For more information, contact Leon V. Jezek, Jr. (Reunion President) at (817) 7784643. (Work No: 773-1607 from 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. or 771-5433 from 7 to 10 a.m..)

SPJST

Vicha-Gaj dica Family Reunion Cancelled Please note: the Vicha and Gajdica family reunion orgininally scheduled for July 18 at St. Joseph's Community Center in Elk, Texas has been canceled until 1994.

Thank you for your attention.

Dorothy Gerlich 603 Scarlett Drive Waco, Texas 76705 —SPJST-

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Congratulations to these District Three sales representatives who recently completed the Quick Start II program. Pictured, from left, are Ernest Haskovec, Lodge 25, Ennis; State Field Manager Keith Gatewood (who instructed classes), Johnnie I. Krajca, Lodge 25, Ennis; Ben Jarma, Lodge 84, Dallas; Betty Olson, Lodge 84, Dallas; Stanley Vrla, Lodge 130, Dallas; and Bernard Hlavaty, Lodge 183, Arlington. Submitted by Margaret Krajca.

10/VESTNiK—Wednesday, July 14, 1993

In Memoriam Expression of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge Pokrok, Dallas, No. 84, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sympathy to the bereaved family of our lodge brother, LARRY WAYNE ZABOJNIK, who passed away on June 25, 1993 at the age of 33. He was a member of K.J.T. and SPJST Lodge No. 84.

He is survived by his parents, Aubra 0. and ROse Zabojnik of of Garland, brother, Aubrey J. Zabojnik of Royce City, sisters, Carol Morley of Vail, Colorado and Barbara Zabojnik of Denver, Colorado; nephews, Ryan Brown of Vail, ColoradO and A.J. Zabojnik of Royce City, Texas.

Holy Rosary was recited on June 28 at Williams Chapel and Mass of Christian

Burial was held at St. Michael of the Archangel Catholic Church in Garland, Texas. Interment was at Sacred hart Cemetery in Rowlett, Texas.

May our departed brother rest in peace and his memory remain with us forever.

Resolution Committee, Evelyn Salac Betty Lea Olson —SPJSTResolution

of Sympathy We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Slavonska Lipa, No. 66, Waco, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest and sincere sympathy to the family and friends of our departed sister, SALLIE JUANITA JACOBS, who died Wednesday, May 26, 1993, at the age of 73 years. Services were held at 3 p.m., Saturday, May 29th at Connally-Compton Downtown Funeral Home

Chapel. Chaplain Curtis Holland officiated and burial took place at BrucevilleMoore Cemetery.

Sister Jacobs is survived by her husband, Raymond Jacobs of Waco; five daughters, Dolores McGaughy of Lorena, Juanita Anderson, Diane Guiterrez, Mazie Korenek and Doris Moseley, all of Waco; three brothers, Bill Miller of Sego, Texas, W.D. Ledbetter of Waco and Alfred Ledbetter of Malone; three sisters, Mary Farmer of Killeen, Lois Manke of Cedar Creek Lake and Janet Jordan of Ponca City, Oklahoma; 13 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

Sister Sallie worked 20 years for CenTex and Simptons Candy factory. She was a member of the Pentecostal Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, and a member of SPJST Lodge No 66 since January 1975.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee, Johnnie Gaidusek Polly Gaidusek Darlene Engelke —SPJST--

Expression of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 47, Seaton, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest and sincere sympathy to the family and friends of our departed lodge brother, WILSON J. MALCIK, age 74, who died June 18, 1993 in a Temple hospital. Funeral services were under the direction of Sheffield Funeral Home with Mark Labaj officiating. Burial was in Bellwood Memorial Park.

He was born in Rosebud to John Malcik and Rose Bubela Malcik. He moved to Temple 48 years ago, and was an air conditioner repairman.

Her served in the Air Force during World War II, and served in Papua, New Guinea, East Indies, and Bismark Archipelago. He received the Presidential Citation, Airplane Mechanic Technician Badge, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Medal wit four Bronze Battle Stars, American

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To the Bereaved Survivors of Our Deceased Brothers and Sisters, the Supreme Lodge SP5STExpresses Its Heartfelt Sympathy.

Fraternally,

Leonard D. Mikeska Secretary-Treasurer —SP ST—

Wednesday, July 14, 1993—VESTNIK/11

Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal.

He was a member of the Seventh Street United Methodist Church, Knob Creek Masonic Lodge and King Solomon Masonic Lodge and Order of the Easter Star 153 in Temple. He was Shriner and also a member of SPJST Lodge No. 47.

He married Lillye Mae Kneblik on January 2, 1945.

Survivors include his wife, Lillye Mae Malcik of Temple; two sons, Russel Malcik and Roger Malcik, both of Temple; a daughter, Linda Kay Cox of Lampasas; three brothers, Roland Malcik and John Malcik, Jr., both of Temple, and Milton Malcik of Richardson; a sister, Georgia Ann Rayburn of Burleson; and four grandchildren.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee, Gladys Marek Ann Hejl Martha Klusacek

age of 72 years.

Graveside services were held on Tuesday, June 15th at 3:30 p.m. at Rosemound Cemetery.

Sister Mabel had been a beautician at the Beverly . Hills Beauty Shop and retired in 1979. She was a member of the Beverly Hills Baptist Church, a member of RVOS Lodge No. 109, a member of V.F.W. Post 2148 and a member of SPJST Lodge No. 66 since 1966.

Survivors include a daughter,Dorothy Gaskamp Price of Waco; one sister, Lucille Cook of Maggie Valley, North Carolina; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee, Polly Gaidusek Johnnie Gaidusek Darlene Engelke —SPJST--

Expression

We, the officers of Lodge No. 80, Holland, and on beffalf of our entire membership, wish to express sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family of LIGIE IVICIC, age 83, of Holland, who passed away Sunday, June 27, 1993 in a Temple hos. pital.

Brother Ivicic was born in Holland to Jacob and Teresia Sindelney Ivicic. He retired from farming after 45 years, and had been a member SPJST Holland Lodge No. 80 for more than 50 years.

He married Louise Cmerek in 1941 and was a member of the SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church.

Services for Brother Ivicic were held at 10 a.m., June 29th at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett with Monsignor Ed Rabroker and Wayne Spinn officiating. Burial was in Holland City Cemetery.

Brother Ivicic was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.

Survivors are his wife, Louise Ivicic; a son, Darwin "Monk" Ivicic of Holland; a daughter, Gladys Wood of Powder Springs, Ga; three sisters, Lydia Barabas of Holland, Vlasta Kaderka of.Killeen and Mary Underwood of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee, Glenda Liles, Glen E. Latham Adella Horalica —SPJST-

—SPJST-

of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Havlicek, No. 4, Hallettsville, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, ALVIN MIKUSH, SR., age 82, of Hallettsville, who passed away in the Stevens Convalescent Center, Thursday, May 27,1993 at 8:05 p.m.

He was horn September 19, 1910, in Lavaca County, the son of John and Frances Mikush. On October 22, 1935, he married Linda Ida Holy in Hallettsville. He was a member of the SPJST Lodge, a retired farmer and rancher, and a member of the Czech Moravian Brethren Church at Vsetin.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Ida Mikush on May 23, 1986; his parents; two sisters; and one brother.

Survivors include two sons, Marvin Mikush of Victoria and Alvin E. Mikush of Weimar; a sister, Lillie Jahn of Weimar and three grandchildren.

Prayer service was conducted by Dr. Mark Lahaj at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 30, at the Vsetin Czech Moravian Brethren Church with the Rev. Henry Beseda officiating. Burial followed in the Vsetin Cemetery under the direction of Kuhena Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were Marvin Mikush, Jr., Chad Mikush, Joe John Mikush, Victor Galetka, Julius Galetka, David Zak and Robert W. Zaruba.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee, Gayenell Chudej Gaye Ann Galetka Victoria Zak

SPJST-

Resolution

of Sympathy We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Slavonska Lipa, No. 66, Waco, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest and sincere sympathy to the family of our departed sister, MABEL CROW, who died Saturday, June 12, 1993 at the

Expression of Sympathy

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Victoria County Czech Heritage. Society Reports on June Meeting The Victoria County Czech Heritage Society (VCCHS) met June 18th at the Ray Uherek Ranch for a brief meeting and social and to celebrate the ninth anniversary of the organization. Charter members present were Ella Arnold, Lois Schindler, Margorie and Julius Matula, and Elizabeth and Fred Stockbauer.

Guests were acknowledged and members were welcomed by President Kurtz.

It was reported that the VCCHS has 132 members. Some, who recently joined, are Kathleen (O'Toole) Hanselka, Annie (Grace) Hargrove, Barbara (Werner) Hybner, Gladys (Appelt) Strauss, Joseph J. Strauss, Matt Sylvan Vanek and Pat Veit.

Robert Janak, State President from Beaumont, Texas and a member of VCCHS, spoke briefly on the Hejl and Blaha publication, explaining how material for the book was obtained.

The Arnold Kocurek Foundation made it financially possible. Members were encouraged to make a contribution to the Blaha Memorial Fund in the form of a memorial for deceased members.

Lois Schindler, Historian, had the 1984-1992 scrapbooks available for people to view. Doris Elsik, past historian, was complimented on her work on the scrapbooks.

John Novak read and translated a letter sent to the Society from Victor Peer, who is working in Roznova, Moravia in the Czech Republic. The article was written by the Polajka Czech group from Roznova , Moravia, that the VCCHS hosted last September during their trip to Texas.

President Bernice Kurta, and her husband, Tom, along with Margorie Matula, CHS Trustee, enjoyed the scenic drive to Fayetteville for the CHS meeting. A great big thank you goes to Oscar Marek, Del Machac, Tom Dornak, and Tom Kurtz for preparing the barbecue chicken, beans and potatoes for the social.

Plans were finalized for the 1993 two-day VCCHS Festival being planning for October 16-17 at the Victoria Community Center.

Sincerely, Josephine Macha

Youth Section Letters "Countdown Time" at Hand for District Two Camp Dear Campers, Countdown is here for that great time of the year—Camp Val Verde.

Juniors campers, please arrive on Tuesday, July 20 at 10 a.m. Checkout time will be Friday, July 23 at 10 a.m.

Teen campers should arrive at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 23. Camp will conclude on Monday, July 26 at 10 a.m.

Juniors, we have a couple of evenings which will have extra fun, magic and fairy tales. You won't want to miss out on the fun.

Teens, once again, you will he able to enjoy the ropes course. For those of you who wish not to try the high elements, the lows will be available. (I think I'll stick to the low ones.)

Activities will he similar to the past: archery, swimming, canoeing, hikink, games, horseback riding, dancing and fun, fun, fun. We have also added tee-hall and softball to the schedules. Please bring your gloves. Be certain that your name is clearly marked. I ask that you turn them in to be kept at the director's cabin when not in use We want to be sure that you get them back home with you Juniors and teens will each have a cookout at the river. Thank you, Round Rock and Seaton, for providing these meals.

Items to bring: • Swimsuit and beach towel • Suntan lotion • Change of clothes for each day, plus extra jeans and socks (a must for horseback riding) • Toilet articles (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, etc.)

• Sheets, pillow, light cover • Two pairs of shoes • Large bag for dirty clothes • Quarters for afternoon drinks • Flashlight with name • Spray mist bottle • Optional—camera, fans with extension cord, bug repellant

• Shaving cream—Juniors only!

• Empty laundry detergent box (short one, 33 load or 6 lbs., 7 oz.)

I look forward to seeing all of you at camp for a great time.

Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky, DYC

—SPJST-

Seven Youth Campers Checklist District

Youth members from District Seven will return to Camp Val Verde, McGregor, Texas, for their 1993 camping session. Plan to arrive at camp on July 27th at 3 p.m. Registration, schedules and cabin assignments will he in the cafeteria. Departure will be at I() am., July 30th.

The following is a list of items for each camper to bring: • Sheets, pillow, light blanket or sleeping bag • Towels, washcloths • Swimsuit, beach towel, thongs for pool area • Shorts, shirts, night clothes, underclothes • Jeans for horseback riding • Tennis shoes and socks (walking shoes) • River shoes for canoeing and fishing • Personal hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, etc.)

Sunscreen, insect repellent, flashlight • 1/2 dozen pieces of fruit: apples, oranges, bananas, peaches, plums, etc.

Please put your name on all of your personal items.

If you do not have a copy of "Guidelines for Campers at SPJST Camps," please contact your youth leader. See you at camp!

Fraternally, Susan Bohnenberger Distrit Seven DYC --SPJST--

12/VESTNIK—Wednesday, July 14, 1993

VESTNIK CONTEST FOR JULY AGES 15-17 (Editor's Note: The Vestnik Contest for July which appeared in last week's newspaper was incomplete in that it did not include the words and phrases needed to complete the phrases. Thank you for your attention to this correction.)

Make Advance Preparations for State Youth Achievement Day

COLONIAL FLAGS

n uring the Revolutionary War, many different flags were used by the colonial +0

fighting forces. Take a look at the flags below.

George Washington's _personal flag Blue field with white stars'

Continental Flag Red banner, green tree against white canton The canton is toe

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the State Youth Director

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Dear Leaders, State YAD and Royalty Participants, In preparation for this year's State Youth Achievement Day (SYAD), I am enclosing information regarding motel accommodations and a map to the Convention Center and Lodge No. 47, Seaton, Texas. Participants who wish to stay overnight will he required to make their own reservations with the motel of their choice.

Hotel reservations must he made by August 1st (in motels where blocks of

rooms have been reserved). Reservations are on a "first come, first serve" basis. More information will be forthcoming regarding work assignments and schedules.

I look forward to working with you at State Youth Achievement Day and State Royalty.

Fraternally, Joni Lange, State Youth Director —SPJST-

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Hotel Information LIBERTY TREE

Holiday Inn 802 Norrth General Bruce Drive Temple, Texas 76504 (817) 778-4411

AN APPEAL TO GOD Continental Navy Jack

Red and white stripes, brown snake, black letters No a postrophe was used on tne ongtnal flag in tne worn LX_INT I

Liberty Tree Flag Blue stripes at top and bottom; white background, green tree, black letters

Complete the senteces below with the following words or phrases: • the new country • the fight for freedom • the 13 colonies • fight for independence 1. The stars on George Washington's flag represent

2. The native pine tree on the Continental Flag symbolizes

Cost: $38 per person (1-4 people) Contact: Tracy Thomas Number of rooms reserved for August 14th: 40 Note: those wishing to reserve a room must call the motel directly and say they are with the SPJST to receive special rates.

La Quinta Inn 1604 West Barton Avenue Temple, Texas 76504 (817) 771-2980 Cost: $39 - 1 person $44 - 2 people $49 - 3 or more people t STATE YAD AND ROYALTY 1993

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Number of rooms reserved for August 14th: 30* * 15 rooms smoking; 15 non-smoking Note: Those wishing to reserve a room must call the motel directly and say they are with the SPJST to receive quoted rates.

Stratford House Inns 1602 North General Bruce Drive Temple, Texas 76504 (817) 771-1495 Cost: $34 - 1 person $38 - 2 or more people Note: Mention SPJST when asking for your room.

Ramada Inn

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400 Loop 363 Temple, Texas 76504 (817) 773-1515 1 Stratford House Inns 2 La Quinta 3 Holiday Inn 4 Ramada Inn

3. The rattlesnake on the Continental Navy Jack is a symbol of

4. The Liberty Tree represents

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Convention Center

• Note: Adams Ave. is one way going west.

Central Ave. is one way going east (up to 3rd Street).

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Seaton SPJST Lodge #47 Follow Hwy. 53 - 6 miles to Lodge 147, Seaton. The lodge will be on the lett.

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

Lodge 187, Round Rock's 1993 May fete court and celebrants. Pictured, from left, are Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar, Ursyla Younge, Danny Leschber and District Two Director Willie Kohutek.

Lodge 66, Waco Youth Club Member Says Congratulations

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about you, but I had a great time.

Just a reminder that camp will be July 12-15. See you there!

Fraternally, Justin Engelke (11)

I just wanted to say "congratulations" (7-2-93) to all of the YAD winners. I don't know

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State Royalty and Beseda, Lodge No. 47, Seaton State YAD, Mayborn Center, Temple

Camp Dates District I Camp Val Verde July 16-19 July 20-26 District II Camp Val Verde District III July 12-15 Camp Val Verde District IV July 30-Aug. 1 Camp Butman District V H. E. B. Camp July 22-25 District VII July 27-30 Camp Val Verde District Youth Achievement Days

District I August 1 District VI August i District VII July 18

Lodge 13, Dime Box Lodge 40, El Campo/Hillje Lodge 185, New Braunfels

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PODPORA LIDSKOST BRATRSTVI east Credni organ Slovanske Podporujici Jednoty Statu Texas. zaloiene roku 1897

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poskytovala jim tikryt."

V pferovskem podzemi pasobil Frant. Skopal, obchodnik s palivem, pfedev gim s vhlim, rok mladgi vrstevnik meho tatinka, narozen 28. ledna 1885 v Pferove. Ve tficat9ch letech Skopal byl zvolen elenem mestske rady a pasobil jako einovnik —Eulogicka vzpominkaSokola ve stfedomora y ske lupe Venovano mym peatelfim, kivOn i Slavomira Kratochvila a funkcionaf na veenost ode;ISrm exulantin, od union 1948 ai Cs. -- jihoslovanske ligy. Po pfichodu okupanta patfil k nejaktivnejgim do listopadu 1989. organizatoram sokolskeho a Sepsal John J. Karas z Houstonu. vojenskeho odboje na Pferovsku.

Desitidilq eland( — ;esti 'east.

UdrIoval spojeni s razn9mi Pokratovini z minuleho Vestniku spikleneck9mi skupinami na Morave a Nyni, zhruba v polovine melt° osobne se podilel . na zajigtovani odobgirneho elanku, odboeim od mato chodu mnoha desitek osob z nametu Plerov a e'eskobratrskY biskup protektoratu do es. zahranieni akce.

Jan Blahoslav, jelika pfemY glim jak Zateen byl 27. kvetna 1940 pfimo v zatoeit s tiskafskYm g otkem z zasedani mestske rady, odsouzen k Hillsboro, kterY uz ted' si mne ruce a trestu smrti a dne 12. bfezna 1943 byl olyzuje se al za u gima jak on si to ale v st'at sekerou ye slerske Vratislavi. V takovemto dlouhatanskem elanku zase dopisu na rozloueenou napsal: proe umiram - kaida krasna zafacli!! Zertovani s tvrdym "Y" a mekkjrm "i" a vynechavani pismen v vec potfebuje alai a na ge vec, svoboda itznYch slovech ul se nezda vic gotkovi pfigtich pokoleni, stoji za to ---."

Z dlouhe lady dalgich pfislugnika dosti moderni; tento filtita zaeind posledni dobou klidne vynechavat cela podzemniho hnuti v Pferove a v slova a easti vet, Vedic, le male pferovskem okresu se alespoil zminim "delat" cokoliv ho napadne, jelika o znamem pokrokovem pferovskem ho nikdo nekontroluje. Oba jazyky lekafi Vaclavu Skalakovi, kterjr byl jil SPJST, eegtina a anglietina, jsou si v pfedmnichovskem obdobi horlive rovnopravne; pravopisne chyby a tinny v akcich pro pomoc dalgi omyly nesmeji bjrt v na gem SP- republikanskemu Spanelsku.

JST Vestniku ani v eegtine ani v (Obeanska valka ye Spanelsku zaeala v anglie'tine! Zminend lajdactvi je eervenci 1936; posledni zbytky pottebi vgak zastavit col mohou ueinit gpanelskjrch republikanskYch vojzk se vzdaly 1. dubna 1939. Na ge stud vlast protestni dopisy ci petite zaslane hlavni byla ul 15. bfezna -- 15 drift pfedtim -tlfadovne na toto tema.

Po teto dfildite vloice se vracim ted' okupovana nacisty.) MUDr. Vaclav k struenemu popisu odboje v mem Skaldic, narozen 9. srpna 1894, se po rodigti, ye stfedomora yskem meste okupaci ihned zapojil do odboje proti Nemciim jako spojka mezi brnenskYmi Pferove.

RozsahlY domaci odboj za II svetove a pierovskYmi ilegalnimi skupinami.

Od kvetna roku 1939 byl elenem tzv. \Talky representuje ueitelka Stoklaskova, , netef me maminky, narodniho vyboru, jeho diem byla koordinace rozrustajici se odbojove pilvodem z Ujezdce u Pferova. Tato vyznamna lena jel usilovala o einnosti na Prerovsku. Obetave rovnel rovnopravnost len ji g za prvni pomahal osobam prchajicim pied republiky, byla zvolena v roce 1938 za Gestapem. Zateen byl ye sve pierovske socialite demokratickou stranu jako ordinaci 12. prosince 1941, odeslan do koncentraeniho tabora Mauthausen, vfibec prvni iena v Pferove do kde byl umueen 27. dubna 1942. mestskeho zastupitelstva. V teto funkci Mesto Pferov bylo prvni po Slovenbyla pak elenkou rady povefene vedenim kulturniho a osvetoveho od- skein narodnim povstani jel se boru. Po pfichodu nacistii se snalila za postavilo proti okupantilin se zbrani v ruce 1. kvetna 1945. Povstani zaelo po velkeho osobniho nebezpeei posilovat devate hodine dopoledne, kdy mestskY duch odporu proti okupanturn eetnjrch rozhlas opakovane vyzjrval pferovske organizovanim obeanstvo k odzrojovani Nemcii a k protinemeckych kulturnich akci.

Rovnel pomahala s vydavanim vyvegeni eeskoslovenskjrch prapory . Je ilegalnich letakii a podilela se na po \rake ---. Pro mne zaealo povstani ui pied osmou hodinou rano, kdy materialni podpore rodin zateenYch odbojait a hlavne pusobila jako spo- jsem byl zastaven nemeckou hlidkou a jka mezi pierovskou skupinou a vyzvan k pfedloleni osobniho prftkazu, t. zv. Kennkarte. Prukaz pralskYm centrem rozsahle odbojove jsem met a tak mne Nemci pustili. (Byl organizace "obrana naroda." Teta Rftlena, jak jsme ji my tehdy mladI jsem na ceste do farniho kostela sv. fikali, byla ten zapojena do site dal gi ii- Vavfince na tehdej gim Hlavnim namesti ministrovat tam pfi m gi v 9 egalni organizace "Petieni vjrbor verni ziistaneme." Tato stateend lena byla hod. rano.) -- Muj bratranec MUDr. Josef Zapletal byl odpoledne stejneho pfimo ve gkole zateena Gestapem 17. prosince 1941 a zastfelena v dne zadrlen nemeckou hlidkou, ponevadi nemel u sebe Kennkartu Kounicov9ch kolejich v Brne 10. dubVic jak mesic pozdeji jsme Pepika nagli na 1942. -- Protektoratni tisk zvetejnil tehdy afedni zpravu, ze Ralena v hromadnem hrobe na vojenske stfelnici u Olomouce. Belem Stoklaskova byla odsouzena stann9m zpateeni cesty ze m ge vnittnim mestem soudem k trestu smrti proto, na Sifavu z mnoha oken a lerdi visely "udriovala spojeni s policejne nehlagen9mi osobami, ktere maji aeast jii es. prapory a v ulicich byla spousta na einech nepfatelsk9ch fi gi a rozjasan9ch svobodu vitajicich lidi. Na

Pterov a 'eeskobratrskST biskup Jan Blahoslay.

14. 't'ervence 1993 Zerotinove namesti bylo prave odzrojovano nekolik Nemcu, na Sifave se stavela barikada a smerem od nadrali bylo slyget stfelbu. Zastavil jsem se na skok doma a pak jsem pospichal na jinni pfedmesti, do Ztracene ulice, navazujici na Videnskou (Mogtenskou) ulici. Tu byly k disposici strojni pugky, automaticke samopaly, revolvery a granaty nebot' zde byla odzbrojena cela fada Nemcii a Mad'aril, ktefi byli pak hlidani v blizkem hostinci a v hospodskem sklepe. Toto zajeti se jim vgem zfejme libilo, jelikoi tam do konce povstani pry vypili vic jak 2 soudky Ova! Tak se odzrojovalo nekolik hodin a valeend kofist neustale rostla. Najednou stfelba z vnitfniho mesta vgak ustala a na n4drali i na obrovskern prednadraii padlo chvilemi, ojedinele, par vYstfelfi a zahy i odtud byl stfelby konec. Velitel na geho useku se proto rozhodl vyslat etyfelennou rozvetku jejii jsem byl elenem k vnitfnimu mestu zjistit tarnej gi situaci. V polovine cesty, u trojtihelnikoveho parku, kde tehdy koneila giroka ulice Sifava s napravo odklanejici se Videiiskou (Mogtenskou) ulici a nalevo se odklanejici ulici Zelatovskou, u proti polarniho bazenu jsme byli zaskoeeni Nemci. Jejich v9stfely jako zazrakem se nas minuly. Ja jsem se zachranil tim, ze jsem deal mrtveho; ostatni bezeli k blizke barikade, ale pak jeden z nich zmenil smer a tim se tei zachranil.

Zbyli dva zahynuli. Jakmile Nemci coufli tak jsem dobehl k rozstfilenemu Jirkovi Pralakovi leiicimu na chodniku u barikady a pak k ruskemu partyzanovi V. Sedychovi leiicimu v ztratoli gti krve y e vratech Balagova statku. Na me bouchani na vrata nikdo nereagoval a tak jsem Wel a kliekoval k vali blizke stfelbe do nedaleke stanice eerveneho kfile zafidit odvoz teice zraneneho Sedycha pod bilou vlajkou do nemocnice.

Ti povidalkove co sedeli za valky za peci a po leteCh slatali v jejich popisu Pferovskeho povstani fadu polopravd i ap1n9ch 121 by se ted' po padu komunismu meli zastydet a vypsat pferovske uddlosti 1. kvetna 1945 tak jak se opravdu staly. Co se mne t9ee tak medaili Pferovskeho povstani jsem nedostal jelikol jsem odegel v roce 1948 do exilu. Pisemne uznani pochvalu nedostal ani miij otec, kterY zdarma, v es ervnu 45, venoval 21 rakvi umueenYm Pferovanum po potlakenem pferovskem povstani v Lazcich u Olomouce.

Do Pferovskeho povstani zasahli ten partyzani schovani v mestskem okoli.

Jejich nejvetgi skupina se skrjrvala v dobreickjrch lesich, jihovjrchodne od Pferova, kam se Cast ji op& uchYlila po" potteni povstani. Nejprud gi boje celeho povstani se odehraly na hlavnim nadrali a na velikem takfka 4 kilometry dlouhem pferovskem pfednadraIi. Nakonec pfijela na pomoc tisnenym to Nemcam posadka SS z mesta Hole gova, ktera rozhodla boj ye prospech nemcii. Tyto hrdinne nadralni boje na veenou parnef pripomind ye vestibulu hlavniho nadrali pametni deska s fadou jmen padlYch pferovskYch ielezniedta. Na tyto boje za vlast rovnel vzpomina,

point cesty z Love gic do Pferova, vlakovem setadi gti, pamatnik ze gvedske iuly s eernou mramorovou deskou s bronzov9m reliefem odznakem partyzanu Prvni es. brigady Jana Zilky z Trocnova s nasledujicim textem: "Na tomto miste vykrvaceli 1. kvetna 1945 v boji za vlast partyzani a bojovnici za svobodu Josef Bry gka st., jeho 18 let9 syn Josef Brygka MI. Josef Zboril a Miroslav Laureneik."

Na mnoha pferovsk9ch domech jsou umistneny pametni desky pfipominajici padle hrdiny pterovskeho povstani. Osm z techto desek je jednotne v9tvarne fe geno. Na ploge z gedeho mramoru je uvedeno vldy jmeno padleho odbojate s napisem: "Zde hrdinne polo2i1 sviij iivot pro vlast revolueni bojovnik.

Budoucim na veenou pante."

Na mestskem hfbitove, hned u marnice, pfipomind Pferovske povstani pomnik a desky umueen9ch Pferovana, ktefi byli pfi povstani pochytani Gestapem jako rukojmi. to vgak pravdou nebylo jelikoi tito zajatci byli Gestapaky umueeni a nakonec zahrabani v moealu na vojenske sttelnici u Lazca u Olomouce. Jejich hromadn9, 2 1/2 metro girok9, pfes 2 metry dlouh9 a temefe 2 metry hlubok9 hrob byl objeven vic jak mesic po jejich hrazne vralde. Shodou okolnosti jsem ptijel ten den rar e doma do Pferova, po vic jak jednodennim cestovani ze Sumavy na propustku z es. vojenske policie, a tak jsem hned jel do Lazca u Olomouce na prvnim ze 2 velk9ch nakladnich aut naloien9ch rakvemi Venovan9mi m9m otcem pferovsk9m mueednikum. (Maj tatinek mimo truhel peneine pfispel k teto akci a rovnei zatidil v9pujeku zminen9ch nakladnich aut con mesic po skoneeni II svetove \talky nebyla ladna lehka zalelitost.)

Pokraeovani z minuleho Vestniku.

Learn Czech With Us 92nd lesson. Revision exercises.

Fill in i or y: Nad Staromestsk-m namest-m letalholub-. Pozor, to pu gka je nab-ta. Je to napsano tern-m p-smem na b-lem pap-fe. Chtel- b-chom yam s t-m pomoci. Ve vaj-eku je iloutek a b-lek.

Leto gn- &oda ob-l- b-la neob-eejne bo- hats. Nova prate se nam zal-b-la. Nage det- m- zpilsob-lvel-kou radost. Nage bab-'eka nev-d- rada, kdy det-nechavaj- na tal-f- zb-tk-. Hod-nodb-1- poledne. Roku 1620 b-la b-tva na B-16 hole. V nagem b-te 'name modern-nab-tek. V dl-vej g-ch dobach voz-1-1-de seml-t ob-l- do stareho ml-na na fete. Bouie se pomalu b-lo sl- get hrom a v-det blesk-. V domac-ch cv-eenich udelalstudentkjen nekol-k ch-b-Zek. Na ge mam-nka val- v kuch-n- na pl-novem sporaku (range). V zime jezd-me na horI-Iovat, v tete nejradej- k lece ch-tat r-b-. Chlapec jen t-"se vzl-kal a tajne pol-kal slz-. Mluv- pl-nne nekol-ka jazk-. Um-j si obl-eej m-diem. Na stole stala vel-ka, m-sa polevk-. Prom-fite, as- jsem se zm-I-1. Mesto Liberec je

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stied-sko text-In-ho priun-slu. Z pokoje se oz-val veselsm-ch d-vek. T-se odm-kal dvete. Zna g nejakeho modern-ho eeskeho sp-sovatele?

Dedeeek rad v-pravel pohadku o p-gne pr-ncezne. Hvezd- se na temne oblez tfp-t-l- jako sti-bro. Unaven- jsme teice klop-tal- po kamen-te ceste. Turste spal- pod stan- ye spac-ch p-tl-ch.

J-te rad- s-r-? S-rova zelenina je vel-ce zdrava. Pujc m- krab-eku s-rek. Maso posol-me a pos-peme papr-kou.

Bratrov- chlapcjsou moj- s-novc-. Ten mal-f ma rad s-te barv-. Nemocne strom- pomalu us-chal-. Kdo zv-tez-1 ve spr-ntu? Brzvstaval a cele rano jen z-val. Svemu profesorov- mus-s v-kat.

V-chodn- v-tr pf-nes1 teple poeas-.

L-de stal- na v-sokern kopc- a rozh-2e1se po kraj-. V-tame vas. S-10 v-chr v-f-1 1-st- a v-na gel je do v-ge.

Some phrases with the verb videt: Pospeg si, hoste tady budou co nevidet.

— Hurry up, the guests will come in no time. Ja to nevidim eerne. — I don't see things in dark colors. Dejte se Wady videt. — Turn up sometimes.

Pfede mnou nic nezataji g , ja ti vidim asi do ialudku. — You can't hide anything from me, I can see through you. Vgichni pfatele mu radili, aby se neenil, ale on nevidel a nesly§el. — All friends advised him not to marry, but he was deaf and blind. Nechci to ani videt! — Get out of my sight! Nemohu knedliky ani videt. — I can't bear even the sight of dumplings. Babieka delala, co diteti na oeich videla. — Grandmother humored the child.

Nepfipominej mi to vec, radeji bych se nevidel. — Don't remind me of that, I wish I was dead. Nevidi si na gpieku nosu. — He doesn't see a yard before his nose.

Key to exercises from lesson 90: fekli mi, abych poekal— napsali nam, nemohou, abychom je neeekali — zeptal se, kde jsem byl — doporueovali, musim bYt opatrnY, abych nejezdil -zeptal jsem se, jestli to mam udelat — rodiee napominali, aby nekfieely — fekni mu, aby pfi gel/af pfijde — vzkazal mi, ze ma Bas, 2e nebude moci pfijit; na, se, podle/podel, pro na, v, u, na, k, na, blizko, okolc/kolem, na, pfi, bez, s, ke, na, na, po, o, po, na, z, na, do, pro, ze, z, od, u, od, uprostfed, v, k, naproti/proti, peed, na, za, za, do, za/misto, pro, o, z, na, od, za.

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press physical or mental feelings; bati se; diviti se; zlobiti se; chce se mi, etc. * * *

The Czech verb possess: 1) 3 tenses: present, past, future.

2) 2 aspects: imperfective, perfective.

3) moods: infinitive, indicative, imperative, conditional.

4) voices: active and passive.

5) 2 number: singular and plural; 3 persons (1st, 2nd, 3rd). ** *

Ueme se eesky Let Us Study Czech!

Lekce §estadvacatiLesson 26 The verb—Sloveso The verb is a word that indicates action by a subject, of a process, a state of a person or thing: The verb changes its form according to the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd person who performs an action; according to the time (present, past, future); to the manner of the action.

Every verb refers to a subject and time. bojujeme— my bojujeme (we are fighting NOW), whereas the nouns BOJ (fight) and adjectives (bojovnY) bear no relation to time.

FINITE forms of verbs express number and person contained in the subject: mluvim— I AM speaking.

NON-FINITE forms have a nominal character: budovani, stavkovani— the ACT of building, striking, etc. *** REFLEXIVE verbs indicate an action which is performed by the subject upon himself, Ex., mYti se, oblekat se, hrat si, ueime se.

Sometimes, the verb may be separated by several words from its reflexive pronoun: Kdyi se - po dlouhe dobe - vratil domu.

In colloquial speech, we use the compound forms "ses" and "sis", which are the results of abbreviating jsi se (ses) and jsi si (sis). Thus: Ty jsi se nemyl becomes: Ty ses nemyl. Co jsi si pfal? becomes: Co sis pfdl?

With some verbs se has no meaning at all, and are called "simple" reflexives: Ex.: Divati se na neco; smati se; PTATI SE, ETC. There are about 60 verbs of this type. Many of them ex-

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Imperfective: Infinitive: Cisti Present: etu Past: 'Ceti jsem Future: budu Gist Imperative: eti!

Perfective: pfeeisti doesn't exist pfeeetl jsem preetu pfee'ti to!

Conditional: eet1 bych Present participle: eta, etouc,

etouce Non-participle: eten, etena, eteno verbal noun: eteni pfeeetl bych to... pfeeet-'§i, sepfeeten, pfeetena, pfeeteno

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preeteni

Verbs are also: 1) durative: jim, Btu, nesu (I am eating, etc.)

2) iterative: jidam, eitam, nosim (I often eat, etc.)

3) frequentative: jidavam, eitavam, nosivarn (1 am in the habit of ...) *** Some prefixes change the meaning of the original verb. Ex.: delati— PREdelati (To alter or change) psati— ZApsati (to write down, enter) platiti— PODplatiti (to bribe) jeti— ujeti— (to abscond, make off) *** Some verbs may take on 2 prefixes: z-pfe-vraceti (to completely turn over everywhere) po-za-bijeti (to kill people all over the place) po-po-sednouti (to move over, while sitting) *4 *

There are 2 negative participles in Czech: 1) NE— nemluvim, nedelam, etc.

2) NI—nikdo, nic, nijakY Two negatives do not make an affirmative: Nedelim nic; neznam nikoho, nikdo

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nikdy nic nevi.

ANI is used for TAKE in emphatic negative: ani on to nevi.

ANIZ is used as a conjunction: Odjel, ani se rozloueil (he left without saying goodbye.) *** There is much more to the study of verbs, but for the more various "shaded" meanings and fine points, an instructor is needed. *** Some Czech proverbs: Lepg vlastni kousek chleba, nezli cizi peen& Kdo sam cti nema., jinetnu ji neda.

Falesny pfitel jako koe'ka: z pfedu pozadu gkrabe.

Get your parents to read these proverbs to you and discuss their meanings. *** —SPJST--

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96th ANNUAL

PICNIC at SPJST Lodge No. 6 COTTONWOOD Three miles east of West, Texas Just south of FM Road 2114

This Sunday July 18, 1993 Delicious Fried Chicken with all the trimmings Serving from 11:30 a.m. to ?

To Go and Large: $5 Small: $3.50

Games Start at 1 p.m.

Auction at 1 p.m.

Everyone is cordially invited!

Wednesday, July 14, 1993—VESTNiK/15

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.)

SPJST CALENDAR

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FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, July 16—Social Night, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 18—Lodge No. 6 Annual Picnic Friday, July 23—Social Night, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 24—Jansky Family Reunion Sunday, July 25—Hoovers Family Reunion For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, please call George Straten at (817) 826-5863. ***

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, July 17—Texas Unlimited, 9 p.m-1 a.m.

Sunday, July 25—Texas Unlimited, 8 -12 p.m.

Sunday, August 1—District One YAD Saturday, August 7—Branded Heart, 9 p.m. -1 a.m.

Saturday, August 14—Texas Unlimited, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Sunday, August 22—Limited Edition, 4-8 p.m.

Saturday, August 28—Go Texan Scholarship Dance, Music by Texas Unlimited, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. ***

LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS Saturday, July 17— Ruzicka Reunion Sunday, August 1—Richter Reunion Saturday, August 7—H i I I-Du n nahoo Wedding Reception Sunday, August 8—Dance Club Dance Tuesday, August 10—Lodge Meeting Saturday, August 14—Garage Sale (Local lodge meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 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 Saturday, July 24—King of Swing *;30-12:30 ($5 per person) Sunday, July 25—Leroy Rybak, 3-7 p.m. ($5 per person) Sunday, August 8—Three-band Battle Dance ($7 per person) 2-8 p.m., Vrazels, Leo Majek and Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six Plus 2 Saturday, August 21—King of Swing 8:3012:30 ($5 per person) Sunday, August 22—Battle Dance ($6 per person) 3-8 p.m., Lee Roy Matocha and Bobby Jones Czech Band Sunday, August 29—Jodie Mikula 3-7 p.m. ($5 per person) Most of our Saturday night dances are held from 8:30 until 12:30.) *** LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Saturday, July 17—Youth Dance Saturday, July 31—Private Wedding Saturday, August 7—William-Sperling Wedding Dance, Music by Firecreek Sunday, August 8—Sladovnik Reunion Monday, August 9—Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m.

Flag Hall is located 10 miles east of Temple, off Highway 53. For more information regarding hall bookings or to reserve Flag Hall, please contact Louise Zavodny at 985-2556. ***

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

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

LODGE NO. 35, ELK Saturday, July 17—Cherokee Rose Saturday, July 24—Billy Roy and Heart of the Night Saturday, July 31—Cherokee Rose Saturday, August 7—Hard Country Saturday, August 14 Cherokee Rose Saturday, August 21—Wayward Sons (Lodge No. 35, Elk features dancing every Saturday from 8:30-12:30.) ***

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

LODGE NO. 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Monday, July 19—Regular monthly meeting after Social Games.

Monday, August 16—Regular Monthly meeting after Social Games., Wednesday, September 15—Regular montly meeting, 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

Fraternalist of the Year will be selected.

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

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Thursday, July 15—Czech Language Class, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, July 16—No Family Night this month Saturday, July 17—Jodie Mikula Orchestra of Ennis Sunday, July 18—Jezek-Kotrla Reunion, 1() a.m.

Monday, July 19—Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 20—Czech Language Class, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 22—Last Czech Language Class, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, July 23—Bar-B-Que Cookoff Dance, 8-12 p.m., Country and western music by Sheri and the Silver Spur Band Saturday, July 24—First Bar-B-Que Cook-Off at Lodge No. 47 (during the day) also arts and crafts; Dance at night—Music by The Texans, country and western music.

Sunday, July 25—Vrazel Polka Band's 40th Anniversary Free Appreciation Dance. Dancing begins at 3 p.m. Kitchen opens at 1 p.m.

Saturday, July 31—King of Swing of Taylor Sunday, August 1—Youth Club and Lodge Meeting at 2 p.m. Covered dish meal following meeting, honoring past presidents.

(Seaton Star Hall is located five miles east of Temple, just off of Highway 53. All Saturday dances are from 8-12 p.m. For more information regarding hall bookings, please contact Louis Kohutek at 983-2261. Hall telephone: 985-2548.)

LODGE NO. 49, ROWENA Friday, July 16—Game Social Wed., August 4—Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, August 8—Herring Family Reunion Saturday, August 14—Olsak Family Reunion Friday, August 20—Game Social LODGE NO. 66, WACO Saturday, July 17-50th Wedding Anniversary Sunday, July 18—Lodge Meeting; Adults: 2:30 p.m.; Youth: 2 p.m. Please bring sandwiches.

Saturday, July 24—Private Wedding Friday, July 30—Cherokee Rose Saturday, July 31—Billy Roy and Heart of the Night Saturday, August 7—Jerry Haisler and the Melody. Five Saturday, August 14—Private Wedding Saturday, August 21—Cherokee Rose Friday, August 27—Cherokee Rose Saturday, August 28—Scott Ivy and Country Gold *** LODGE NO. 67, SCHULENBURG Friday, July 23—Lodge Meeting at Frank's Restaurant in Schulenburg at 8 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

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. 80, HOLLAND Saturday, July 24-Sunday, July 25—Moon Reunion Monday, July 26—American Legion, 7 p.m.

(Game night every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP1-74615-1395-8; AL-00061-9887.0) ***

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Saturday, July 17—Princess Ball DanceMynarcik Orchestra. All past kings and queens are urged to attend.

Monday, July 19—Monthly lodge meeting Saturday, July 24—Rental-Wedding Saturday, July 31—Rental-Wedding Saturday, August 7—Czech Harvesters Saturday, August 14—Rental-Wedding Monday, August 16—Monthly Lodge Meeting Saturday, August 21—Fritz Hodde and thee Fabulous Six Saturday, September 4—No Dance Rental Saturday, September 11—Rental—Member Saturday, September 18—Dance -Open Sunday, September 19—Czech Fest-Doors open at 11:30 a.m.

Saturday, September 25—Rental ***

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, July 17—Bobby Lane from Nebraska, Big Band Music. Dress Code; $10 per person Friday, July 23—Guy Lombardo's Royal Canadians with Al Pierson. Dress Code; $10 each.

Saturday, July 24—Bobby Jones, Polkatime, $5 per person.

Friday, July 30—Summer Youth Party, withmusic by Texas Brew, Country and western music. No Alcoholic Beverages, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., $5 per person.

Saturday, July 31—Manny Green, Big Band Music. Dress Code; $8.50 per person.

Friday, August 6—Texas Brew (C&W); $5 per person.

Saturday, August 7—The New Edition; Polkatime; $5 per person Saturday, August 14—John Sullivan, Big Band Music; Dress Code; $8.50 per person Saturday, August 21—Knights of Dixie; Ballroom and variety; $6 per person, For reservations, call (713) 869-5767.

LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Saturday, August 21—Special Hat Dance; music by the Mikula Band once more, dance starts at 8:30 p.m. Also, Taroky tournament at 10 a.m.

Saturday, September 11—Czech Heritage Day. Music by two great bands from Central Texas: Vrazels and Harold Strand. Great food, Ukranian dancers and much more.

(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. Game nights are on the first and third Tuesdays of each month from 7 to 10 p.m. Ladies Circle meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m.) ***

LODGE NO. 107, FLORESVILLE (Lodge 107 monthly meetings are the second Sunday of every month at 4 p.m. at the lodge hall, unless otherwise noted.) ***

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. 133, SAN ANTONIO Sunday, July 18—Lodge Meeting (Lodge 133 monthly meetings will be held on the third Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. at the St. Margaret Mary Recreation Center on 1314 Fair Avenue in San Antonio.)

LODGE NO. 155, AUSTIN Saturday, July 17—Lodge No. 155, Austin and Austin Czech Heritage Society Picnic at Deer Creek Ranch Park, 3 p.m. until dark. For more information,call Doris or Clarence Boriski *. at (512) 264-2273.

LODGE NO. 161, LA PARITA, JOURDANTON Sunday, September 12—Quarterly meeting at 11:45 a.m. at the Jourdanton Civic Center.

Members, please attend. *** LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Saturday, July 17—River Road Boys (C&W) Saturday, July 24—Chapparal (C&W) Saturday, July 31—Little Bit Of Texas (C& W) Saturday, August 7—Hayslip Brothers (C&W) Saturday, August 14—Due West Saturday, August 21—Heart of Texas (C&W) Saturday, August 28—The Boot Leg Band (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, July 17—Firecreek Saturday, July 24—Mark Richey Saturday, July 31—Loaded Dice Saturday, August 7—Debonaires Saturday, August 14—Backroads Saturday, August 21—Firecreek Saturday, August 28—Reckless (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.)

LODGE NO. 178, LONGVIEW-KILGORE (Lodge meets on the first Thursday of each mont at the VFW Post, 4002, Longview, Texas.) ***

LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON (Lodge meets second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Warrenton store; social hour and meal follows. The meat is furnished and members bring side dishes.) ***

LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON Saturday, July 17—Cross Fire Saturday, July 24—Tread in' Water Saturday, July 31—Mountain Creek Saturday, August 7—Country Junction Saturday, August 14—Swing Shift Saturday, August 21—Cross Fire Saturday, August 28—l'readin' Water (All Saturday night dances are from 8:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. Lodge membership monthly meetings are the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. Trustees' meetings are on the same dates at 6:30 p.m.) ***

LODGE NO. 186, CALDWELL (Lodge meetings are on the second Tuesday of every month 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, July 16—Sierra Saturday, July 17—People's Choice Friday, July 23—O.M. Brown Saturday, July 24—Debonaires Friday, July 30—Lonesome Dove Saturday, July 31—Geezenslaws and Sterling Country

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

LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE (Game times: Sunday, 2 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; lodge monthly meetings on the first Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m.) ***

LODGE NO. 191, LUFKIN Wednesday, July 14—Cloggers Friday, July 16—Square Dance Monday, July 19—Lutheran Church Wednesday, July 21—Cloggers Friday, July 23—Polka Club Saturday, July 24—Anniversary Dance Monday, July 26—Lutheran Church Wednesday, July 28—Cloggers

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LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Sunday, August 8—August Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

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

LODGE NO. 196, HOUSTON-WEST Sunday, August 1—Third Quarterly Meeting, 2 p.m. at Katy VFW Hall. Members, please bring covered dish and dessert.

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