Vestnik 1994 03 02

"CHANGING TO MEET THE CHANGING NEEDS OF F TERNALISTS"

VESTNIK SPJST Herald

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

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

BENEVOLENCE

BROTHERHOOD

Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 ISSN-07458800 VOLUME 82 NUMBER 9

March 2, 1994

David Kucera of Corpus Christi takes top honors

Lodge 29, Taylor hosts State Tarok Tournament Lodge 29, Taylor, was the site of the Ninth Annual SPJST State Tarok Tournament on February 19. A total of 56 enthusiastic players representing 14 lodges and five districts participated in the games.

After the first two games were completed, players enjoyed a delicious roast beef noon meal served by the members of Lodge 29, Taylor. Lodge members furnished a variety of desserts to go with the meal and an abundant supply of kolaches and pastries throughout the day. Thank you. The SPJST expresses its thanks to Lodge 29 officers and members for their gracious hospitality.

Following the noon meal, four more games were played by everyone. The results were as follows: First Place—David Kucera Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi Second Place—Henry Kubala Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth Third Place—Paul Schlesinger Lodge No. 29, Taylor Fourth Place—Joella Kubala Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth Fifth Place—Gene Kucera Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi Sixth Place—Margie Hajda Lodge No. 20, Granger Seventh Place—Glen Paul Lodge No. 17, New Tabor Eighth Place—Elias Bigon Lodge No. 47, Seaton

The Fort Worth players came prepared to win the lodge trophy and had no problem. Lodge 92, Fort Worth fielded a total of 17 players in the competition. Their lodge, incidentally, has game nights twice each month and usually they have a tarok tournament of their own at each game night.

After the tournament a discussion came up about awarding the lodge trophy in the future. It was suggested to go back to the old way of awarding the lodge trophy so that the smaller lodges would have the same opportunity to win as the larger lodges. The majority of those involved in the discussion agreed.

In past tarok tournaments, the lodge trophy was also awarded to the first place tournament winner. Under the new rules, the team trophy goes to the lodge which accumulates the most points, based on tournament play.

Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar spoke to the players and asked them to take the time to teach other members to play the game so that we would be able to get more members involved in tournament play and continue this Czech tradition.

My sincere thanks to all who have taken the time to play and support this tournament. The fraternalism was enjoyed by the players and they are always looking forward to the next tournament.

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Winners of the team trophy, representing Lodge 92, Fort Worth, were, standing, from left: Mary Walker, Jerry Kubala, Kenneth Read, Johnny Tesar, Albert Kubala, Jerry Brezina, Evelyn Scaff, Ed Scaff, Jason Brezina, Otto Kurtz and Henry Kubala. Front row: Joella Kubala, Helen Kubala, Brenda Read, Carl Zich, and Louis Kubala. Team member Dan Zurovetz is not pictured.

Again, thanks to the membership of Lodge 29 for an outstanding job of hosting the tournament and to President Leshikar and District Two Director Willie Kohutek for their attendance and encouragement.

To the tournament judges: Franklin Schlesinger, Dan Gaida, Albert Kubala and Johnnie Gaidusek, thanks for your time and to Franklin Schlesinger, thanks

for the use of your computer and for the expertise to run it. The players all appreciated the quick posting of results.

Finally, thanks to all of the players who participated and traveled to play in the 1994 SPJST State Tarok Tournament.

Fraternally, Frank KI inkovsky, State FAC —SPJST-

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Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar, center, joins tarok tournament winners, from left: David Kucera, Henry Kubala, Paul Schlesinger and Joella Kubala.

Fifth Place through Eighth Place winners received a deck of tarok cards for their efforts. They are, from left: Gene Kucera, Margie Hajda, Glen Paul and Elias Bigon.

Make Plans to Attend the 1994 SPJST Lodge Officers' Workshop at Lodge 47, Seaton and the Lodge Recognition and Incentive Awards Dinner at Lodge 24, Cyclone on March 12.

For more detailed information, please turn to page three.

2/VESTNIK-Wednesday, March 2, 1994

FROM THE EDITOR'S DES::

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THE FOLLOWING ISSUE IS THURSDAY.

Sideline Report In sports, any time one of the starting players is out of the lineup, it raises questions. The same holds true in the SPJST whenever one of our officers has to take a position on the sidelines.

In January, Supreme Lodge Vice President Bernie Gebala, while undergoing tests for recurring back pains, was diagnosed with a form of pancreatic cancer. As a result, he has been forced over the past several weeks to commit a good portion of waking hours to treatment procedures. In spite of his absence, Brother Gebala has maintained regular contact with Home Office personnel through personal visits and telephone calls.

During one of our conversations last week, Brother Gebala expressed his appreciation for the outpouring of support that he has received from SPJST members and well-wishers.

"It's kind of funny," he said, "You never really know how much people care.

It's a good feeling knowing that you have friends who are willing to pitch in and help share the load."

"In all honesty," he continued, "I'm feeling pretty good and would like to get back into some kind of 'business as usual' routine."

Until this happens, Brother Gebala will continue to work primarily out of his own "home office," addressing those items of business within the Insurance Department that require his oversight and attention. His 1993 annual report on Insurance Department operations will appear in next week's Vestnik. ***

with its readers. To many of our readers, the Vestnik is like an old friend who comes around once a week with a handful of new snapshots and always has a story to tell or something to say. It may not always be what you want to hear, but like an old friend, it's there for you and its always ready to lend a hand.

To all of our lodge reporters, district directors and officers, please consider this to be your standing invitation to let the Vestnik work more effectively for you in 1994. To promote your lodge activities and to establish more meaningful and more regular communications between all aspects of our Society. *** Here to Serve You A couple of months ago, the President's Office initiated a Question and Answer column that showed great promise. Readers were encouraged to send in their questions regarding SPJST operations. In turn, the President's Office would respond to, or field the question to the appropriate officer for an answer. The Vestnik would, in turn, print both the question and the response.

Although the idea has yet to catch on, it still has dynamic potential. Most people with questions, I suppose, simply call the Home Office or their director and talk directly with whoever can satisfy their personal inquiries.

But what about questions addressing the livelihood of our lodge system? Just as the cost of doing Society business has increased significantly over the last decade, so has the cost of maintaining an active lodge program-a cost that is compounded significantly for those lodges that possess their own facilities.

From a practical standpoint, there are a number questions that we should be asking ourselves. For instance: • What can our lodges do to control escalating utility costs; • What can our lodges do to find relief from increased property taxes and entertainment fees; • What can our lodges do to ensure that their liability coverage is adequate yet affordable; and • What can our lodges do to build volunteerism and avoid "burn out" among active members .. .

Answers to some of these and other questions may be forthcoming at the Lodge Officers' Workshop on March 12 at Lodge 47, Seaton. The theme of the workshop is "Getting Members to Lodge Meetings." In so many ways, "getting members to meetings" ties in with one of the three basic tenets of our Society-that of "Brotherhood." Where there is brotherhood there is cooperation; and where there is cooperation there is the potential for dynamic results. If you are a lodge officer and have not made plans but would like to attend, please contact the President's Office at 1-(800) 72-SPJST at your earliest convenience.

SPJST-

"You never really know how much people care.

It's a good feeling knowing that you have friends."

It's a Good Feeling ...

In the previous item, Brother Gebala made a comment relating to "friends," and how they contribute to the quality of life. Having a good friend-someone you can laugh with and someone you can confide in-can mean the difference between a dreary existence and truly enjoying life. Moreover, friendship is a feeling that grows with time and a feeling that has a way of bridging both time and distance.

Last week my wife and I had the chance to visit with two wonderful friends who we hadn't seen in long time.

They had their new baby with them so I was quick to pull out the video camera and also to make plenty of still shots to mark the occasion. Even though our gettogether was short-about an hour-it was a fun; moreover, it was great to see and hear that they were doing well.

After they left our house that night, a thought occurred to me. Like so many of the good times that we have shared in the past, we will relive the joy of this visit time and time again-through our photographs and in our memories.

The Vestnik is kind of like that, too.

Through stories and photographs, most every issue of the paper captures a few special moments in time and shares them

Wednesday, March 2, 1994---VESTNiK/3

Directions to Lodge Officers' Workshop and Incentive Awards Dinner

From the President's Office

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The Annual Lodge Officers' Workshop and the 1993 Lodge Incentive Awards Program Dinner March 12, 1994

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Awards Dinner at Lodge 24, Cyclone 3 - 6 p.m—Presentation of Awards and Dinner Featuring guest humorist, Maurice Beckman

To Buckholts, Cameron . . .

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1994 Workshop to Focus on "Getting Members to Lodge Meetings" This year is the beginning of something new and exciting.

For the first time, the Annual Lodge Officers' Workshop will be followed by a special dinner recognizing local lodges and sales representatives for their achievements.

SPJST Lodge No. 47, Seaton will host the 1994 Lodge Workshop. SPJST Lodge No. 24, Cyclone—a close neighbor of Lodge 47, will host the Incentive Awards Dinner.

The theme of the workshop will be "Getting Members to Lodge Meetings."

The program will include a panel presentation with representation from each district and the application of case study work in the afternoon.

The awards dinner will feature presentations, group award photos and guest humorist, Maurice Beckman, as speaker.

1993 lodge officers and winning sales representatives will be honored at the Incentive Awards Dinner. 1994 officers are invited. They may bring a spouse or one guest. Additional guests or members may purchase tickets for the dinner for $9.95 each.

All lodge officers, sales representatives and any interested members are invited to come to the lodge workshop.

There is no charge and lunch will be served.

INTEREST RATES

ANNUITY I (Certificates Issued Prior to 4-1-93)

5% Annualized Effective 2-1-94 through 3-31-94

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

5.80% Annualized Effective 24-94 through 3-31-94

INTEREST RATE FOR UNIVERSAL LIFE 6.75 % Annualized Effective 2-1-94 through 3-31-94

Registration for the workshop and the incentive awards dinner is made through your local lodge secretary or president and should be received by the Home Office by the March 1st deadline.

Contact your local lodge for more information or call the Home Office at 1800-72-SPJST.

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Entertainment Information Local SPJST dances scheduled for the evening of March 12: Lodge 47, Seaton—Bobby Jones Lodge 177, Academy—Backroads

To Academy, Holland, Granger, Taylor . . .

Lodge 47, Seaton is located five miles east of Temple, just off of Highway 53. Lodge 24, Cyclone is located twelve miles east of Temple, past Seaton and past Zabcikville; make a right on FM 485 (at the blinking light intersection), then right on FM 964. Please note that map is not drawn to scale.

The Tenth Annual SPJST

Straight Domino Tournament is Saturday, March 5 at SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts

Hotel Information The following information is for those who wish to stay overnight.

Ramada Inn, 400 S.W. H.K. Dodgen Loop 363, Temple Texas 76504 (817) 773-1515; Two persons/Double: $45 plus tax.

Holiday Inn, 802 North General Bruce Drive, Temple, Texas 76504 (817) 778-4411; Two persons/Double: $56 plus tax.

La Quinta Inn, 1604 West Barton Avenue, Temple, Texas 76504 (817) 771-2980; Two persons/Double: $53 plus tax.

Days Inn, 1104 North General Bruce Drive, Temple, Texas 76504 (817) 774-9223; Two persons/Double: $39.95 plus tax.

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Workshop at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton

(Located 22 miles east of Temple on Highway 36)

No limit on the number of teams from each lodge SPJST membership is required to be able to play Ar Players must register before tournament Registration will be from 9 - 9:45 a.m.

Ar Play begins at 10 a.m. .e1 Noon Meal and Snacks: $6.00 "Ir TROPHIES, PRIZES & DOOR PRIZES (1111-

For more information or to register, contact the SPJST Supreme Lodge at (817) 773-1575.

Planning to Buy or to Build This Year?

Then, consider financing your next home or real estate purchase through SPJST. The Society offers competitive lending rates and the security of knowing who you will be dealing with through the life of your mortgage.

—SPJST-

Family Fun and mportant SPJST Dates

SI/ST

MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Home or Farm Mortgages: 6 3/4% for 1 to 7 years 7% for 8 to 15 years 7 1/4% for 16 to 20 years Mortgages on Qualified Owner-Operated Business Real Estate 81/4% for 10 years 8 1/2% for 11 to 15 years

March 5 March 12

State Straight Dominoes Tournament at Lodge 15, Buckholts Lodge Officers Workshop at Lodge 47, Seaton

March 12

Recognition and Incentive Award Dinner, Lodge 24, Cyclone

March 13 March 13

District Two Spring Meeting at Lodge 47, Seaton District Five Spring Meeting at Lodge 172, Pasadena

March 15

Quarterly Youth Reports Due to State Youth Leader

March 19

State "42" Dominoes Tournament at Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Leaders' Workshop District Six Spring Meeting at Lodge 40, El Campo - Hillje (Date Change) State Horseshoe Tournament at Lodge 66, Waco

March 18-20 April 17 April 23 April 24 June 3-5 August 6-7

District Three Spring Meeting at Lodge 92, Fort Worth LIT Workshop SPJST State Royalty and Youth Achievement Day —SPJST-

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District News and Updates

District Three Spring Meeting will be held on April 24, 1994 and will be hosted by Lodge 92, Fort Worth.

The

Free Czech Classes Being Offered at Spring Branch Community Center in Houston Spring is here and many people are ready to start taking trips or getting involved in new activities. Those of us who have a little Czech blood or an interest in Czech heritage may want to take advantage of the opportunity to learn some Czech. As we Czechs say, "Whatever you learn, it will always come in handy later .. ." This is especially true if you are planning to visit the Czech Republic.

This letter is to announce that I am currently teaching conversational Czech.

In the classes, we cover the simple, daily usage of Czech words and phrases. I also try to include some interesting historical discussion as well.

You are welcome to attend these free classes every Tuesday, from 2-4 p.m. at the Spring Branch Community Center, located at 1721 Pech Road in Houston.

For more information, you may contact me at 984-0223 or the school at 932-9573.

Na shledanou, Karel Sicner

District Five Spring Meeting Agenda Lodge 172, Pasadena, Texas March 13, 1994 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m 12:00 p.m. -1:00 p.m 1:00 p.m. - CALL TO ORDER Presentation of Colors

LUNCH SOCIAL EVELYN MIKESKA, PRESIDENT Matt Jones, Lindsey Michalak, Paul Pflughaupt National Anthem English - Fred Burt and District Five Youth Accompanied by Carolyn Filipp Czech - Helen Hegwood Accompanied by Naomi Spencer Welcome Alvin Sefcik, President, Lodge 172 Response Montie Baldwin, First Vice President Mary Ann Kieschnick, Second Vice President Introduction of Guests Memorial Service Evelyn Mikeska, President Roll Call of Lodges Dorothy Pflughaupt, Secretary 50-year and 75-year Members and Paid Up at 96 Recognition Report Supreme Lodge Representative Reading of Correspondence and Approving of the Minutes Dorothy Pflughaupt, Secretary Lorenda Baldwin, Treasurer Treasurer Report Rest Home Director Report Lonnie Lostak, Rest Home Director Louis Hanus, District Five Director District Director Report Old and New Business Report of Auditing Committee Marie Stayton, District Youth Counselor Youth Report King John Burt, Lodge 142; Introduction of State Royalty Duke Leslie Watkins, Lodge 172; District Five Queen Kristy Sokol, Lodge 88; Duchess Christina Janak, Lodge 88 Election of Officers Site Selection for Fall Family Day Mary Ann Kieschnick, Second Vice President Announcements Installation of District and Youth Club Officers Door Prizes

—SPJST-

Class Being Offered at Austin Community College

Czech

A conversational Czech II class will be offered at Austin Community College in Austin, Texas, beginning March 22, 1994. The class will meet on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7:30 until 9 p.m. at the Reagan Campus Room 215.

The prerequisite for enrolling in the course is Czech I and/or some knowledge of the Czech language and the ability to speak is required. Emphasis is on vocabulary and conversation.

• Registration for the course is at the

Austin Community College Administration Building Building at Middle Fiskville Road.

For additional information, call the Austin Community College Continuing Education Department at (512) 4837630.

Dorothy Bohac, President Travis/Williamson County Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas

—SPJST-

47, Seaton to Host District Two Spring Meeting March 13 Lodge

Dear District Two Members, The District Two Spring Meeting will be held on Sunday, March 13, 1994 at Seaton SPJST Lodge No. 47.

The activities for the day will start as follows: Registration District Two Youth Club Meeting Meeting Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem Memorial for Deceased Members Welcome by Lodge 47 President Minutes Treasurer's Report Recognition of Age 96, 75-year and 50-year members District Two Director's Report Introduction of Supreme Lodge Officer Recognition of District Two Fraternalists S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home Report Break - 15 Minutes Election of Officers District Youth Counselor's Report Youth Skit Door Prizes Site Selection for Fall Meeting Installation of Officers and Youth Officers Adjournment Evening Meal As you can see, there is a lot of business that we must take care of at this meeting. The officers are going to do their best in making sure that everything moves quickly and properly and we ask that everyone work with us.

The evening meal will be furnished by Lodge 47, Seaton and you need not bring anything for the meal. The meal will cost $1 per person. Keg beer and soft drinks will be furnished by the District from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., at break time, and 30 minutes after the meeting or until we run out. Donations of these items will be greatly appreciated. Contact any of the District officers if you would like to

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make a donation.

The District Youth Club will be meeting at 1:00 p.m. Patsy is encouraging all youth to come and participate as they will be electing officers for the coming year.

Lodges that have members interested in running for district offices or who are interested in hosting the fall meeting should contact Ruth Hanusch at the Supreme Lodge.

We are hoping to see each and every one of of our members at this meeting.

Fraternally, Sharon Holman, District Two Secretary

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An auction of baked goods will be held after the business meeting, benefitting the youth.

Need directions to Lodge 172, Pasadena?

Here's how to get there.

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ATTENTION LODGE REPORTERS

The deadline for accepting news, photographs and advertisements for the Vestnik is one week prior to the Wednesday publication date.

To fax your news items, dial (817) 774-7447.

Thank you for your attention.

Wednesday, March 2, 1994—VESTNiK/5

Letters from the Lodges Lodge 24, Cyclone Encourages Sellers to Book Space Now for Annual Spring Sale Looking for a spring fund raiser for your school club, civic group or yourself? Then you may have just found what you're looking for. Lodge 24, Cyclone invites area families, groups, collectors and dealers to participate in its big annual Spring County-wide Garage Sale to be held at Flag Hall on Saturday, April 16, 1994.

Shoppers will be able to browse and shop for a wide variety of merchandise ranging from antiques and collectibles, arts and crafts to household items, clothing, musical instruments, furniture and homemade food items. An inviting selection of food and refreshments will also be available for purchase through the kitchen and from Youth Club members.

As with previous sales, the April 16 sale will be conducted inside of Flag Hall; however, outdoor spaces will also be available for those individuals or organizations with larger items to sell, such as farm equipment, automobiles or other big items.

Both indoor and outdoor seller spaces are available for $20 each and can be reserved by calling Wilbert or Margaret Mikeska at 985-2484. Also, please note that as in past sales, Lodge 24 will also have a booth at the sale. Members, as well as non-members, who would, like to contribute their "garage sale" type items to the Lodge 24 booth are invited to do so. If you would like to contribute an item, please call Bernice Sebek at 9852361 to make arrangements for delivery of your merchandise.

Flag Hall is located approximately 12 miles east of Temple—past Seaton and Zabcikville; make a right on FM 485 (blinking light at intersection), then a right on FM 964.

If you're a lodge member and would like to help out with the upcoming sale, please contact any Lodge 24 officer or trustee, or make plans to attend our next lodge meeting on Monday, March 14.

Fraternally, Brian Vanicek, Reporter —SPJST--

The fraternal hour luncheon will begin after the business meeting.

February's monthly meeting on the second Sunday, the 13th, started on time with a quorum present. The meeting moved along quickly even though all reports were made and several motions were made and passed. It adjourned in less than one hour.

There were three guests present and, as always, the lodge officers were glad they came.

All of the food and drinks were donated by the members for the fraternal hour luncheon. Enough was on hand so that one was able to have seconds.

The list of names of the "Lost Battalion" still is not complete and will be published when it is ready.

Fraternal Activities Coordinator "Tony" Kelner advised that every effort will be made to have the presentation of 50-year pins at the April 10th meeting.

To the faithful: Remember to mark your calendars. See you on the 13th and this writer remains— Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval, President SPJ ST—

Lodge 32, Victoria Polka-Waltz Fest a Great Success Dear Readers, Our Valentine's Polka-Waltz Fest was a great success! We want to thank all of you who attended and for all of the workers for their time.

Bobby Jones and The Vrazels really entertained us for the entire afternoon and everyone seemed to have a great time.

Again, Franklin and Lois Elles did a fantastic job of putting it all together. A special thank you to Barbara and Joe Stubbs for promoting our fest all over the country. It's great to have non-member friends working for us! Finally, thanks to all of the ladies who furnished kolaches and cakes: Sylvia Kocian, Henrietta Vanek, Helen Kalmus, Lois Elles and Kathy Ahlstrom. There's nothing like a good kolache to go with good music and cold beer (or coffee)! Make plans to join us again next year!

Officers, don't forget the workshop and awards dinner coming up on March

12 at Lodges 47, Seaton and 24, Cyclone.

We will meet again on Wednesday, March 9th. Hope to see you then.

If you haven't returned your FAC reports, please bring them to the March meeting. Thanks!

Fraternally, Kathy Ahlstrom, Reporter --SPJST-

35, Elk Reports on February Meeting Lodge

Member of Lodge 35, Elk met on February 13 at the Lodge Hall.

President Henry Breitkreutz called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and a moment of silence was observed for all of the departed members.

The minutes were read by Virlene Kelley and the treasurer's report was by Nancy Milner.

Visitors were Joe Parker, Hubby Frazier, Jessica Pick, Melanie Pick,and Kelly Pick.

Correspondence was read concerning the 1993 Lodge Incentive Program Awards Dinner.

Our 75-year members are Frances Morris and John M. Jurecka. Fifty-year members are Adele Rendek, Billy Bordovsky and Marguerite Brinkley.

Sales Representative Henry Breitkreutz and Johnny Holub were invited to a workshop on March 12 at Lodge 47, Seaton and an awards dinner at Lodge 24, Cylone.

A thank you was received by Lodge 35 for their contribution to the Scholarship fund.

The youth club had good attendance and had a Valentine contest. They have not set a date for their cake walk. The youth were taking cookies to the Mart Rest Home for Valentines Day after the meeting.

Those having birthdays in February were Anna Dennis and Virlene Kelley. A very pretty birthday cake, shaped as a Valentine was made by Junior Breitkreutz. He also donated a ceramic dish of candy won by Eugene Pavelka.

Door prizes were won by Helen Pospisil and Amy Dennis.

Lodge 29, Taylor Kitchen Crew Brings "Good Taste" to State Tarok Tournament

Lodge Karel Jonas, No. 28, East Bernard Reports on February Meeting Dear Members, This is the second monthly meeting since the official change of the meeting date from the first Sunday to the second Sunday. So, with this in mind, Lodge Karel Jonas will hold its March monthly meeting on the second Sunday, the 13th, at 2 p.m. in the meeting room at 106 Leveridge Street.

A report on the "Officers' Workshop," to be held on the 12th of March, will be on th agenda along with other reports and business.

Th 1 ,, is the kitchen crew who prepared the meal and desserts for Lodge 29 Ta y lor, the hosting lodge of the recent State Tarok Tournamwent. Picture from left are: Nita Horn, Gertrude Safarik, Bennie Stried, Lilian Sakewitz, Frances Tallas, Laverne Eulenfeld, Lillie Krueger and Allen Matthews. The ladies said that Brother Matthews was the "king" of the day, to which he responded, "If I'm king, that makes you seven ladies queens of the day."

The Sunshine Committee reported that Martha Mladenka had broken her hip.

Nancy Milner thanked all who have helped her with the books and the income reports.

Entertainment Chairman Eugene Pavelka asked for door volunteers on Saturday night and thanked Cynthia Milner for compiling a book on dance bands and their telephone numbers.

Our next meeting will be on March 13 with a pot luck supper.

Fraternally, Elizabeth Kubitza SPJST--

Lodge 54, West to Meet This Friday, March 4 Dear Members, The first quarterly meeting of 1994 will be held Friday night, March 4 at 7 p.m. Food and refreshments will be served after the business meeting. Please make an extra effort to attend and come enjoy fellowship with your fellow lodge members. Let's start the New Year off right by attending these quarterly lodge meetings. We need your input and support.

Fraternally, Anne Emery, Secretary and English Reporter —SPJST-

80, Holland Reports on February Meeting

Lodge

Dear Members and Friends, President Harold Rohde called the lodge meeting to order on February 6th at 2 p.m.

After the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for our departed members, Secretary-Treasurer Glen Latham read the minutes from the January meeting. They were approved as read.

Brother Glen also gave the committee reports turned into him. All committees are doing quite well.

Communication from the Supreme Lodge included a check for certificates, scholarship information, and 50-year members' names. They are: Ida Borowski, Albina Doskocil, and Marjorie Ruemke. They will be honored at the March meeting which will begin at 3 p.m. These special members will receive 50-year membership pins.

New members accepted into the lodge were Jimmy Wolf and Connie Wolf.

District Two President Arleen Mayeux sent a letter inviting everyone to the Spring Meeting on March 13, 1994 in Seaton.

Plans are in the making for the annual picnic on May 15, 1994. Everyone mark your calendars for that event.

The lodge will be hosting the annual appreciation dinner for the Holland youth and the Holland Boosters on Sunday, March 6, 1994 at 7 p.m.

The youth will all be recognized for their projects at the Bell County Youth Fair and Livestock Show which was held in February. Lodge members who had entries included: Clinton Arnold, Jared Arnold, Tyler Brook Hill, Ann Ivicic, Michelle Ivicic, Brent Liles, Dawn Pacha, Dusty Parker, Lacey Riggin,

6/VESTNiK—Wednesday, March 2, 1994 Derek Stroud, and Clay Umberhagen.

There were a number of Grand Champions in this group as well as from the other lodges in the Bell County area.

Give these fine youth pat on the back for a job well done. The lodge is also a "Fair Booster" from Holland as well as a Gold Star Donor for the show.

Birthdays in February included Ruby Klotz, Estelle Goodnight, Rick Benner, Logan Wendler, Albert Novosad,Risa Pajestka, Victoria Pajestka, and Frank Pajestka, Sr. Door Prize winners were: Joe Sumbera, Barbara Taisler, Harold Rohde, Logan Wendler, and Robert Marwitz.

Remember, the March meeting starts at 3 p.m. to recognize the 50-year members.

Fraternally, Frank Pajestka, Jr. —SPJST-

84, Dallas Reports on February Meeting Lodge

Dear Members, If you were at the meeting last Monday, you enjoyed good food, friendship and saw our District Three Director Sid Pokladnik initiate our new members during our meeting. Thank you, Brother Sid, for your assistance.

A moment of silence was observed for our departed member, Sister Gladys Swoboda. May she rest in peace. Our lodge extends its sincere sympathy to her family.

The reading of the minutes from the previous meeting were postponed until the next meeting because dinner took more time than anticipated.

FAC Faye Rejcek took time to report on the fraternal contributions members made during the past year. Their work, donations and visitations helped to make others happy.

Youth Leader Bessie Petr reported that the youth and teens were holding their meeting tonight. She also noted that on February 16, they enjoyed a visit to the Plaza of Americas where they ice skated for three hours. She also named her youth leaders for the coming year, adding that Justine Yeager would be missed after 20 years as a leader. She added that she knew that Sister Justine, as president of Lodge 84, would no doubt be a success.

Youth Leader Petr then gave the dates and time for the many youth activities planned for the coming year. These dates will appear in the Vestnik.

Vice President Kenney introduced Brother Richard Kopecky who has been working with her on organizing a fundraising night. This project was tabled until the next meeting. A lot of time and effort has gone into planning this night of fun and we thank both of them for their continued support.

Brother Richard Andreason reported that on Friday, April 29 he has secured Brave Combo to perform for your dancing pleasure. So circle your calendars and come from 9:30 until 12:30. Doors will open at 8 p.m. And, it will be Henry Rejcek of Ennis performing at Lodge 84 on March 5 and Alpen Muzikanten takes the stage on March 19.

Brother Emil Petr reported that he will be happy to rent our lodge for parties, anniversaries, etc and will work to make it a memorable occasion. He also thanked all who helped to secure the cases of soft drinks for a planned occasion.

Sunshine Lady Sister Tydlaska reported that she had sent get well card to Chad Olson, Diane (Ballja) Hayma, Chris Coker and Raymond Smith.

Baby congratulations go out to Steve and Anne (Scott) Cowan. This new baby made Randy and me grandparents and it feels good.

A "thinking of you" card went out to Sister Bessie Kalich. Hello, Bessie!

Sympathy cards went to Martha Taylor, Joe. Swoboda (wife), Martha and Stanley Vrla (mother), Elsie Mandak (husband), Faye Rejcek (sister), and Emil Bolcik (father).

Lodge No. 84 is the winner of the 1993 Gold Award, earned by the membership's superior performance in the SPJST Lodge Recognition and Incentive Program. We congratulate the entire membership of our lodge and anyone who had any part in helping to achieve this honor, especially Sales Representatives Brother Ben Jarma, Sister Betty Olson and Brother Emil Petr.

They will be honored at the awards dinner on Saturday, March 12 at Lodge 24, Cyclone.

Our next lodge meeting will be March 21 at 7:30 p.m. Please come.

Fraternally, Rose Scott --SPJST-

84, Dallas Member Ben Jarma Retires from DSMA Advisory Council Lodge

In 1953, a great interest was shown for softball by members and friends of SPJST Lodge 84. Brothers Ben Jarma and Ben David, acting as co-managers, organized Lodge 84's first softball team.

The softball club raised funds by sponsoring dances and other money-making projects. Businesses, members and friends were also contacted to support this ball club. Not only was the Lodge 84 ball team supported monetarily, but many members and friends attended the games.

The year 1956 brought a change.

Brother David's job necessitated his moving to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Brother Jarma remained with the team as manager, coach, business manager and reporter through 1988, which was the last season for the softball team. During his tenure, Brother Jarma contributed his time and efforts to the activity of softball in the DSMA Dallas City Softball Commercial Leagues for 35+ consecutive years.

Brother Ben Jarma was elected to the Executive Board in 1956. The Executive Board was made up of seven people who were in charge of promoting softball along with the City of Dallas. In later years, the Executive Board was changed to the Dallas Advisory Council. At that time, it became a City of Dallas Advisory Council, working with DSMA members.

After serving for 35+ years, Brother Ben retired on September 28, 1993. He was presented a plaque at the Teams Awards Banquet. The plaque read: "WITH DEEP APPRECIATION FOR OVER 35 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE ON THE DSMA ADVISORY COUNCIL" To quote Brother Ben, he said, "I really enjoyed the many years, time and efforts I devoted to helping softball thrive and continue to be a great game enjoyed by so many people in our city. It made

me feel good when the Council members asked me to serve another two-year term.

As much as I regretted to leave, I felt it was time to retire."

Brother Ben would like to thank all of the team members who played on the softball team through the years and their wives who attended, Mother Lodge 84, the team sponsors, the Supreme Lodge Editor, and all of the fine members and friends who helped in any way to keep our team going for 35 years.

Brother Ben has been and is active in his lodge as a past officer and committee member.

Fraternally, Fay Rejcek, FAC —SPJST-

87, Temple Reports on February Meeting Lodge

Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 87 held their monthly meeting on February 17, 1994 at 6 p.m.

This was a make-up meeting as our regular meeting was cancelled due to icy

weather.

President Navratil called the meeting to order. Flag Bearer Lad Zatopek led members in the Pledge of Allegiance.

We stood in silent tribute to deceased members.

Mary Ann Zatopek read the minutes of the January meeting. They were approved as read. She also gave the treasurer's report and read a letter from the Supreme Lodge concerning our refund check. New members accepted into our lodge were Aaron Ray Harper and Emily Elizabeth Harper. We welcome these members into our lodge.

Vice President Reisner gave his report.

He and President Navratil read correspondence from the Supreme Lodge.

Old and new business was discussed.

Members serving on committees were named. Also the names of 50-year pin recipients were read.

Millie Schiller was a guest. Thanks for coming.

Ladis and Georgia Navratil brought refreshments. George and Millie Schiller will serve refreshments at the next meeting which will be held on March 9, 1994 at 7 p.m.

Fraternally, Mary Ann Zatopek, Treasurer —SPJST-

Lodge 142, Houston Presents 1994 Lodge Leaders Pictured at right is the 1994 Kitchen Crew, Rosie Tumis, Rita Hermis and Millie Linhart, in back.

Pictured at left are the 1994 Youth Club Officers.

They are, from left, front: Michael Schleider and Andrea Salinas; back row: John Buri and Jason Hermis.

1994 OF Fit R ‘, AND TR I CELti OF LODGE 142, HOUSTON: Pictured from left, front: 11 mail Leader Elizabeth Hermis, Financial Secretary/Treasurer Rosie umis, Secretary Alice Jochen, Vice President Barbara Boyd, Fraternal Activities Coordinator Marilyn Spivey; back row: Emil Kutra (board), Robert Kieschnick (board), Guide Frank Tumis, President Keith Kieschnick, Martin Kieschnick (board), and Henry Hermis, Sr. (board).

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Lodge 142, Houston Reports on February Meeting Dear Members, President Keith Kieschnick called our regular monthly meeting to order at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 13, 1994. We had 48 members and eight guests present.

All stood to recite the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag and remained standing for a moment of silence, in memory of our departed brother, Charles Motl. May he rest in peace.

Secretary Alice Jochen read the roll call of officers and all were present. The minutes from the previous meeting were read and approved. All correspondence and all officers reports were read.

The Board of Trustees and Bar reports were read by Henry Hermis, Sr. Youth Leader Elizabeth Hermis read the Youth ..Club report. The youth graciously thank all who give donations for their prize drawings and door prizes, namely Jo Burl, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Braunagel, Frank and Dorothy Tumis, Henry an Rita Hermis, Jo Ann Buri, Mr. and Mrs. Schmitt, and all others, including youth club members.

At this meeting, the youth donated two candy hearts toward additional door prizes. The winners were: Dorothy Tumis and Rudy Cemuch.

In the Sick Committee reports, it was noted that Sister Libby Kovar was in the hospital. Nelson Jochen was also in the hospital and is now at home, recuperating from surgery. Also, Sister Lillian Schmitt had an accident and broke her foot. She seemed to be doing fine and attended our last meeting in a wheelchair. Here's hoping that all who were under the weather are feeling much better at this time.

All committee reports were given.

Visitors were recognized. They are all most welcomed to attend our meetings.

Sister Evelyn Mikeska, our District Five President, was present and she invited everyone to come to the District Five Meeting at Lodge No. 172, Pasadena on Sunday, March 13th. We hope to see many of our Lodge No. 142 members in attendance.

Sister Evelyn also expressed that she was happy to see that our lodge was one of the winners in the 1993 Lodge Recognition and Incentive Program.

February birthday celebrants included the following: Johnnie Tumis (2/27), Rudy Cernuch (2/25) and Fred Buri (2/28). February anniversary celebrants included Mr. and Mrs. Bertin Doskocil (2/22 - 56 years) and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Buri (2/22).

This month's capsule drawing went unclaimed due to the absence of Genieve Moueke and also Rosemary Novosad.

Come to our next meeting on March 6 and you could be the "Lucky One." Our next meeting will be March 6th at 2 p.m. Door prizes went to Darrell Spivey, Gus Molenosky, Frank Tumis and Emil Kutra.

Following the meeting, our kitchen manager, Rosie Tumis and her helpers, Rita Hermis, Millie Linhart and Mary Ann Kieschnick served everyone a delicious fried chicken meal along with all of the trimmings, including refreshments.

This was immensely enjoyed by all.

Hope to see you all at our next meeting.

Respectfully submitted, Alice Jochen, Secretary --SPJST-

160, San Angelo Quarterly Meeting Scheduled for March 27 Lodge

The regular quarterly meeting of Lodge 160, San Angelo has been changed to Sunday afternoon, March 27, 1994 at 2 p.m. at the Wall Fire Hall.

We are looking forward to seeing all of our members in attendance. We will have a report from the Officers' Workshop and Awards Dinner that officers, sales representatives, and guests will be attending on March 12.

Hope to see you there.

Fraternally, Sharon Joy Waggoner, Secretary SPJST-

177, Academy Reports on February Meeting

Lodge

Dear Readers, Our February meeting was changed to February 16, 1994 due to bad weather.

The meeting was called to order by President Otis Beck and he led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. A roll call of officers was made and all were present.

As an added treat for this meeting, the Youth Club treated lodge members with cupcakes in observance of Valentine's Day. We are proud of our youth.

Secretary Kathy Fritz read the January minutes and they were approved as read.

Correspondence was also read. A letter was received from District Two President Arleen Mayeux inviting everyone to the District Two Spring Meeting on March 13th at Lodge 47, Seaton. Also discussed was the Lodge Officers' Workshop and the Awards Dinner scheduled for March 12th. Thank you cards were read from Juanita Reyna and Linda Johnson and family.

Theresa Baca reported that Libbie Bartek had surgery and was in Kings Daughters Hospital. Get well cards were mailed to Juanita Reyna and Bill Keis.

Also, a "Thinking of You" card was mailed to Bernie Gebala. A sympathy card was mailed to Linda and J.C. Johnson and family. Our thoughts and prayers go to each of these families.

All chairpersons reports were given and approved as read.

Janet Lyon, FAC, reported that due to the efforts of the members statewide contributing to the 100 Pennies Drive, the SPJST will be able to award up to 88 scholarships in 1994. Janet also encouraged members to complete a survey that she had prepared that allows you to identify the activities in which you may be interested.

Only one member in attendance, Bobby Fritz, celebrated a birthday in February. Congratulations to Bobby and to all of the members of Lodge 177 who celebrated birthdays or anniversaries in February.

Volunteers to be on the FAC committee were Kathy Fritz, Helen Bland and Jackie Beck. Jackie also stated that she would be our lodge photographer. Janet also reminded everyone to keep their 1994 fraternal reports up to date and to turn in their 1993 reports at the next meeting.

Youth Leader Karen Bartek stated that

Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station Presents 1994 Officers Reverend Joseph Polasek, left, swears in the 1994 Lodge 189 officers, from left, Cliff Junek, Billie Wentrcek, Ernie Wentrcek, Alfon Quitta, Claudia Pine, Nina Quitta, and Jaime Wentrcek.

Janet Lyon will be her assistant. She reported that the Youth Club plans to participate in the Fourth of July parade and asked if anyone had a trailer that they could borrow.

Kathy Fritz read a letter from Supreme Lodge Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas explaining how the premium refund check to lodges were calculated, based on the number of paid-up and premium paying certificates.

A letter was also read from the Academy Senior Class Graduation Celebration Project, asking our lodge for a donation of prizes or money to help with the senior class graduation party on May 27, 1994. A motion was made and carried to donate $100.

Door prizes went to Theresa Baca, Irene Johnson and Bobby Fritz.

We had a good meeting and fellowship and invite all members to come to our monthly meetings which are the second Wednesday of each month. The social starts at 6:30 p.m. and the business meeting at 7:30 p.m. Hope to see you on March 9th. The meeting was then adjourned.

Fraternally, Linda Johnson, Reporter —SPJST-

189, Bryan-College Station Reports on December Meeting, Annouces March Meeting Lodge

SPJST Lodge 189 held their annual Christmas dinner and meeting on Sunday, December 12th at the Brazos Center in Bryan. A prayer was led by Reverend Joseph Polasek. A catered dinner followed.

President Ernest Wentrcek opened the business part of our meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. He then introduced some special guests. They were the Louis Fridel family and Ms. Inora Herman.

The roll call of officers showed that all were present. Financial Secretary Jaime Wentrcek read the minutes and the financial report. Cliff Junek made a motion that both be approved as read.

The motion was seconded by Robert Krupa.

Next on the agenda were the committee reports. Fraternal Committee Chairperson Claudia Pine announced the March 12th Incentive Awards Program to he held to recognize those lodges that would make their goal. Benevolence Committee Chairperson Nina Quitta reported that get well cards had been sent to President Ernie Wentrcek and to Cody Wentrcek. "Thanks" were given to Billie Wentrcek, Food Committee Chairperson, for the decorations.

The Audit Committee, consisting of members Suzanne Krupa, Reverend Joseph Polasek, and John Skrabanek, approved the Financial Secretary's record for 1993.

Next was the introduction of our newest member present, Mr. Albert Ray Scasta. President Wentrcek informed members that Lodge 189 had four sales representatives. They are Cliff Junek, Larry Wentrcek, Andy Jones, and Ernest Wentrcek. Larry Wentrcek was given a $25 dollar gift certificate to Post Oak Mall for selling the most insurance certificates during the year.

President Wentrcek then announced that there would be two positions open— that of Youth Director and Assistant Youth Director. He asked that if anyone was interested, to please let him know.

The "swearing in" of new officers was our next order of business led by Reverend Joseph Polasek. The new officers for 1994 are: Pictured, at left, were the two youngest SPJST members to attend the Lodge 189 Christmas Party. They are, from left, Jim Wentrcek and Rachel Nuche.

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President Ernest Wentrcek First Vice President Cliff Junek Second Vice Presdient Claudia Pine Financial Secretary/Reporter Jaime Wentrcek Sergeant at Arms/Flag Bearer Alfon Quitta

Worth Friendship Club Reports on February Meeting Fort

The children of Lodge 189 were called to gather around the Christmas tree to exchange gifts. Fruit and candy sacks were distributed. Various door prizes were also given away. Our lodge concluded the meeting with the presentation of songs in the Czech langugae by Reverend Joseph Polasek, Reverend John Gantt,and Daniel Vojtek. Many thanks to them for adding meaningful Czech heritage to our program.

SPJST Lodge 189's first quarterly meeting for 1994 will be held on March 13th at the home of Billie and Ernie Wentrcek at 1530 Bennett in Bryan at 2 p.m. Please make pains to attend.

Fraternally, Jaime Wentrcek —SPJSTWhat you do know can help you. Talk to an SPJST sales representative about insurance plans available. ..1■111■1011111

In Memoriam Expression of Sympathy Mr. Olon Earl Callaway, 63, died Wednesday, February 9th, at the Baylor Medical Center in Dallas.

He was born August 6, 1930 in Sessions, Texas, the son of Earl and Ona Puckett Callaway. He was reared and attended Sessions schools. He then worked on the family farm and for the Ennis Co-op Gin. On February 5, 1950, he was married to Yvonne Welch of Valley Farms. After their marriage, they engaged in farming in the Valley Farms community. In 1960, he was employed by Ennis Business Forms. In 1965, they move to Ennis. In 1978, they moved to Chatfield.

He worked for EBF for 34 years. At the time of his death, he was the Transportation Supervisor. He also enjoyed his cattle ranching for many years.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis, and the Texas Cattleman's Association.

He is survived by his wife of Chatfield; two sons and their wives, Buster and Pat Callaway of Ennis and Clay and Renee Callaway of Palmer; three grandchildren, Corby and Carmony Callaway of Ennis and Caitlin Callaway of Palmer; a brother, Howard Callaway of Corsicana; two sisters, Earline Reese and Linda Gillispie, both of Ennis; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

Brother Callaway will be greatly missed by the brothers and sisters at Lodge No. 25.

With deepest sympathy, Resolution Committee, Kay Lynn Kovar Margaret Krajca —SPJST-

Dear Members and Friends, Sorry, I'm a little late; just don't know where the time goes to.

Our meeting was called to order by our president, Jo Prochaska. She made welcome our 42 members and guests, Denise Roselind, Johnny Kret and B.J. Clevland. She then led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

We stood for a moment of silence in memory of the husbands of Ruby Jones and Della Carmichael who passed away recently. May they rest in peace.

Secretary Merel Kovar 's minutes and Lydia Alholm's treasurer's reports were approved as read.

Sunshine Chairperson Anna Johnson reported on the many cards that she send.

Thank you cards were read from Frank Tesar and family and Ruby Jones.

Rosemary Gribble reported on her new great-grandson and Irene Green is now a great-great grandma.

We were all set to celebrate Mollie Walker's 100th birthday with a beautiful cake and many cards and gifts. We then received the news that she was hospitalized. Her cake was put in the freezer and

Expression of Sympathy We, the officers and members of SPJST age 160, San Angelo, wish to express our sympathy to the family of our departed sister, VIOLA DRGAC KRUPALA, who passed away on Friday, February 11, 1994 at her residence.

Services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, February 14, 1994 in Johnson's funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tommy Tallas and the Rev. John Baletka officiating.. Interment was in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Viola was born on December 4, 1923 in Caldwell. She married Edwin Krupala on November 21, 1947 in Wall. They lived in Wall until his retirement and moved to San Angelo in 1988. She was a member of the Wall Brethren Church, where, throughout her life, she was active in the Christina Sisters, Adult Christian Fellowship, Mutual Aid, Sunday school and choir. She was also a member of SPJST for more than 50 years. She was employed by the Wall Independent School district for 22 years and a cafeteria manager and cook.

Mrs. Krupala was preceded in death by three brothers, Albert, Marvin and W.C. Drgac, and a brother-in-law, Emil Krupala.

Survivors include her husband, Edwin Krupala of San Angelo; one daughter, Judy Holik and husband, Stanley Holik, Jr. of San Angelo; two granddaughters, Amy Holik and her fiance, Jason Roe, of San Angelo and Jill Holik of San Angelo; three sisters, Evelyn Drgac, and Dorothy Kokes and husband, Louis, all of San Angelo, and Clarice Drgac of Carlsbad; two brothers, Hubert Drgac and wife, Noemi, of San Angelo, and JD. Drgac and wife, Loretta, of Odessa; one sisterin-law, Emily Krupala of Wall; and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Scott Drgac, Ted Hallford, John Krupala, Robert Krupala, Clifton Simcik, and Wilford Simcik.

we hope to celebrate at our next meeting, Wednesday, March 2.

Happy Birthday went out to: Roy Alholm, Rose Nieswidomy, Ruby Jones, Rosemary Gribble and Billie King. We also included Mollie Walker.

Just got word that Frank Kovar is in the hospital and hopes to get out soon.

Get well soon.

Door prize winners were Rose Nieswidomy and Carrie Milan.

Hostesses for our Wednesday, March 2 meeting at 10:30 a.m. are: Martha Boenisch, Pauline Walker and Irene Green. Grace was said and a good lunch and games followed.

So until—Keep Smiling, Mary Pavey P.S. Johnny Kret had surgery and is in therapy. We wish him a speedy recovery.

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Slavonic Mutual Fire Association, Chapter 9 to Meet March 6 February Meeting Dear Members, It's time to remind you of the first meeting for this year of the Slavonic Memorials may be given to the Wall Brethren Church Building Fund or to Hospice of San Angelo.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Respectfully, Leonard Jansa Diana Pelzel Sharon Waggoner

Mutual Fire Insurance, Chapter 9. It will be held at the Sokol on March 6 at 2 p.m.

The address is 6500 Boat Club Road.

There will be reports from the officers of the business that has been transacted since the last meeting.

At our meeting in November of last year when elections were held, Brother Joe Gregory did not accept the treasurer's position which he held for many years.

We do hope to see him and Elizabeth at our meetings. We do feel like we will have a good person taking his place. Her name is Lindy Roy. After the meeting, the meal which is furnished by the local chapter, will be prepared and served by the members of the Sokol.

As always, the ladies are asked to please bring pastries. There is always a big variety to choose from and delicious too.

Remember that there will be three drawings for $25 each, so try to be present and be one of the winners.

The many friends here of Eugene Urbanovsky were sad to hear that he passed away recently. He and his wife were former members of our chapter when they lived here. We extend our deepest sympathy to his family.

Hoping to see all of you on March 6.

Fraternally, Christine Zich, Reporter —SPJSTTexas.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Respectfully submitted by Carlson Jakubik, Secretary, Lodge 9 Snook, Texas —SPJST-

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We, the officers of Lodge No. 20, Granger, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express heartfelt sympathy to the family of SYBLE TRLICA. Syble Trlica, age 74, of Pleasanton, passed away on December 31, 1993 in San Antonio.

She was born on March 30, 1919 in Texas City and was married to Frank Trlica, formerly of Granger, on August 2, 1941.

Survivors include her husband, Frank Trlica of Pleasonton; sons, Eddie Trlica of Houston, Cary Trlica of Plano, and Jack Trlica of Charlotte, North Carolina; one daughter, Ellen Weiland of Bossier City, Louisiana; one brother, Scott Smith of Houston; and seven grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one grandchild, Scott Trlica, in 1969.

Funeral services were held on Monday, January 3, 1994 at the First Methodist Church of Pleasanton and burial was in the Pleasanton City Cemetery.

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

Submitted by, Rubie Mae Loessin, Secretary —SPJST—

The members of Lodge 9, Snook, wish to express our sympathy to the family of our departed sister, Olga Orsak of Snook who passed away on January 6, 1994.

Sister Orsak was born on August 29, 1905 in the Tumis community to the late John and Teresie Elsik. Sister Orsak was a descendant of one of the first four families of Czech descent to settle in Burleson County in 1870. She was a member of the Snook Brethren Church and married to Frank Orsak on June 10, 1925.

She was preceded in by her parents, her husband, two brothers, Johnny and Willie Elsik, and a son-in-law, Lloyd Enquist.

She is survived by three daughters, Georgette Enquist of Snook, Winnie and husband, Francis Bertling of La Marque, and Janet and Don Schoenberg of Houston; two sisters, Clara Elsik and Marguerite Elsik, a brother-in-law, Charlie Orsak, sister-in-laws, Ella Orsak, Clara Orsak, Jane Orsak, Isabel Elsik and Jewell Elsik; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on January 8, 1994 at Snook Brethren Church with Rev. Joseph Polasek officiating. Interment followed in the Snook Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Wayne Schoenberg, Neal Schoenberg, Gary Bertling, David Elsik, Marshall Enquist and Bill Orsak.

Funeral services were arranged by Strickland Funeral Home of Somerville,

Wednesday, March 2, 1994—VESTNIK/9

Multiculturalism and Slavic-Americans

From the State Youth Director

by Kevin Hannan

Vestnik Project for March

Czech Proverb: A person is as many times a person as the number of languages he knows.

Association of Teachers of Slavic and East European Languages).

I think all Americans today realize the necessity of studying foreign languages and cultures, at the very least for economic reasons.

University campuses have recently become embroiled in a debate over the issue of multiculturalism. The concept of multiculturalism is difficult to define, in that the term means different things to different groups. Many on university campuses construe multiculturalism as a license to denigrate European cultures and to promote totally mythicized nonEuropean cultures. Yet despite the excesses of those multiculturalists advancing their own political agenda, the study of foreign cultures in theory remains a sound idea. SlavicAmericans stand to benefit form the increased interest in foreign languages and cultures.

Slavic-Americans have seen the languages of their ethnic communities decline drastically in recent decades.

For too long, we were told that we must abandon the language of our immigrant grandparents. Now that the government is officially supporting the teaching of foreign languages and cultures, it seems that the various Slavic -American communities are poorly prepared to deal with this switch in government policy.

We should become aware, however, that there currently are opportunities to promote the Slavic languages and cultures in American schools.

Communities in Texas with CzechMoravian, Polish, or Wendish populations should demand that a study of these cultures be introduced into the curriculum. If some high school students must learn a foreign language, why shouldn't it be Czech? The recent political events in Eastern Europe and the business opportunities unfolding there demonstrate that a study of the languages and cultures of this region should be a top priority of American educators.

As we have seen in recent decades a decline in the number of students studying Czech at the university level, perhaps greater emphasis should now be devoted to promoting Czech in the high schools and middle schools. I would urge interested parents and teachers to take advantage of any opportunities to promote our ethnic heritage in the schools. Parents should explore the possibilities by consulting with teachers and local school administrators.

Despite the unfavorable connotation which the term bilingualism carries for many Americans, let us not forget that much of the vitality characteristic of our community can be attributed to the fact that for so long, we have been a bilingual community. We were multicultural long before it was fashionable. Our community stands to benefit from our own efforts to promote Slavic multiculturalism in the schools.

For many decades, American educators were reluctant to support the teaching for foreign languages in public schools. American schools demanded that the children of foreign immigrants assimilate the language and culture of their new homeland. For good or bad, this was the era of the American "melting pot." Public schools did little to promote foreign languages or an understanding of foreign cultures.

In the past twenty years or so this policy has been turned on its head.

Witness the recent statement issued by the Policy Committee of the Joint National Committee for Languages in cooperation with the House/Senate International Education Study Group: "Among the problems that confront our nation, one of the greatest and most insidious dangers is the quiet crisis of global incompetence—the failure to understand, communicate, and function effectively in an international environment. The problem is real, immediate, and of increasing gravity with each passing year. It threatens our economy, our security, and the very quality of our lives.

To address this quiet crisis, it is imperative that we begin now to establish and accomplish future goals for our students, citizens, and nation: Include the mastery of a second language with particular emphasis on communication in the language as one of our national education goals.

Make available to every U.S. student beginning in kindergarten and continuing through pre-collegiate and higher education, the study of language, culture and literature of at least one other country or region.

Recognize the multicultural nature of our society and enhance the use of linguistic and cultural resources within our borders.

Incorporate international knowledge and language usage into the degree programs of institutions of higher education, professional programs, and technical schools.

Link teacher preparation and performance to a clearly defined set of professional standards that include a demonstrated awareness of international and multicultural concerns.

Enhance the language competence and knowledge of teachers, at all levels, through increased opportunities to study abroad and at special foreign language institutes.

Make language and cultural study available to students and professionals in fields where accurate communication is of special concern, such as law enforcement, social services, and health care.

Assist the private sector in developing the language skills, cultural awareness, and international expertise necessary to become competitive in an inter- Kevin Hannan is a member of SPJST national environment." (quoted from Lodge 29, Taylor the newsletter of the American —SPJST-

Got Something to Say? Readers viewpoints are welcome. Letters should be of a purely fraternal spirit, without political, religious, or anti-religious inclination. from SPJST By-Laws, Article 96, Section B

Jan Klecanda Born March 5, 1855 in Prague Jan Klecanda was a prolific newspaper man in northern Bohemia during the time when the German population, through systematic efforts, tried to deprive the minority Czechs of their native language and customs. As German propaganda grew, he saw children alienated from their parents and taught to scorn their native tongue by the enforced substitution of the German language.

Mr. Klecanda had 21 volumes of

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els, sketches, and short stories which chiefly depict the life among laboring classes and the nationalistic struggles of the Czechs against the Teutons in the territiory adjacent to the northern boundary of Bohemia.

Two of Mr. Klecanda's works entitled "Vojaci v Miru" (Warriors of Peace) and "Na Bojisti" (On the Battle Field) were featured in several editions.

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MARCH VESTNIK PROJECT OUESTIONS 1. When and where was Jan Klecanda born?

2. Because of German propaganda, children were from their paents and taught to scorn their

tongue.

3. How many volumes of novels, sketches and short stories are credited to Mr. Klecanda's?

4. Mr. Klecanda's work chiefly depicts what class of people?

5. Name one of Mr. Klecanda's works which was featured in several editions.

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Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club Reports on February Meeting Dear Members and Friends, The youth and adult lodge members met on February 6 at 1 p.m. A speaker from the Liquor Control Board addressed the group. Our 1994 officers were installed by Mr. Sidney Kacir from the Supreme Lodge.

The youth celebrated their Valentine party on February 11 by exchanging Valentines. They also enjoyed hot dogs and all of the trimmings, including goodies. They all had a good time.

I want to thank the Youth Club and Assistant Youth Leader Peggy Dobecka for the beautiful tulips that they gave me.

On February 4, the group delivered Cokes to the rest home and visited with some of the members.

The youth are currently working on Easter baskets made from 1/2 gallon cartons. They will also be making items for the rest home.

We will have our meeting and Easter Social on March 27 with an Easter egg hunt: I will let you know more later.

Members celebrating birthdays in February were Celia Dobecka and Daniel Kroll.

Fraternally yours, Willie Mae Schuetz, Youth Leader

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Youth Club Reports on February Meeting Dear Readers, The Snook Youth Club had their meeting on Wednesday, February 16, at 6:30 p.m. We had our meeting and talked about the T-shirt contest and sent Valentine cards to the elderly.

NOTE TO YOUTH LEADERS WHO WILL BE AI I ENDING THE YOUTH LEADERS' WORKSHOP The craft item that you bring for the 1:30 to 2 p.m. Craft Exchange session needs to be something that can be constructed during the course of a youth club craft session. Thank you.

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Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Enjoys Ice Cream Sodas Dear Readers, We had our meeting on February 16 at 6:30 p.m. I would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Lednicky for the ice cream sodas.

They were good.

Fraternally, Holly Slenk (2-2494) -SPJST-

Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Welcomes New Member Dear Readers, I would like to welcome a new rnem-

ber to our youth club. She is my sister, Holly Slenk. I know that she'll have fun as a member of the SPJST. Well, we finally had our monthly meeting on Febraury 16. We had to keep cancelling because of the cold weather.

We discussed Youth Achievement Day (Y.A.D.) and State Y.A.D. We also had some delicious ice cream sodas, thanks to our honorary grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Lednicky.

Our next meeting will he March 2 at 6:30p.m.

Fraternally, Heather Slenk (2-24-94) (Editor note: Two letters, received simultanteouly; were merged in the previous lodge youth letter) -SPJST-

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Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Reports on Fun and Games Dear Readers, The Snook Youth Club had a lot of fun playing games.

Rebecca See showed us how to play a spoon game and a game with a partner,

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Fraternally, Candice Macek (2-24-94) -SPJST-

Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Enjoys Games at Meeting Dear Readers, The Snook Youth Club had their monthly meeting on February 16. A Jot of people came to the meeting. After the meeting, Rebecca had some games for us to play. They were fun. We also had

soda floats. They were·good.

Fraternally, Dwayne Macik (2-21-94) -SPJST-

Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club Meeting Date Changed to Sunday, March 6 Dear Members , Please note that the March meeting date has been changed to Sunday, March 6, 1994 at 2 p.m. at Flag Hall. This change was necessary due to a conflict with the District Two Youth Club Meeting.

Best Wishes to Our Many SPJST Young People Who Are Currently Competing in University Interscholastic League (U.I.L.) Academic, Dramatic and Athletic Competitions.

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

Our February meeting and activities were very successful. Look for photos and an accompanying story in an upcoming issue of the Vestnik.

Fraternally Melanie Zavodny, Youth Leader SPJST-

30, Taiton Youth Club Reports on Active Calendar

quite successful. On October 17th, they performed at the Victoria County Czech Heritage Festival. On November 11th, they entertained at the Veterans Day Celebration in El Campo.

Fraternally, Karen Kaspar Lodge 30 Youth Leader —SPJST(See related photos on page 12.)

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Dear Vestnik Readers, Taiton SPJST youth were quite active this past October and November, performing for various events as they were requested. They represented the SPJST wonderfully in their presentations of their award-winning State Youth Achievement Day talent rountines. I am so proud of each and every one of these young people for the time and effort that they have put forth in performing these group routines.

On October 3rd, the Taiton SPJST youth performed at the annual Taiton Community Center Fall Festival. They also had their annual cake and stuffed animal walk fund raiser booth that was

Lodge 66, Waco Youth Club Members Enjoy Valentine Party Dear Members, On Sunday, February 13, 1994, we went to Linden Hall and had a Valentine Party with goodies for the kids. We also made door decorations out of construction paper and paper doilies for the Moody Nursing Home. Several youth members went to Moody after the party to hang up the decorations on the residents' doors.

Fraternally, Justin Engelke (12) (2-19-94) —SPJST-

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Lodge 66, Waco Youth Club Reports on February Meeting Dear Members, On February 20, we had our youth meeting. The meeting was called to order by President Jesika Tierce. The Pledge of Allegiance was said by Candice McAdams. The last minutes were read and approved. We had 17 members and four adults in attendance.

We also had one visitor, Jeremy Pruitt.

Our correspondence included a thank you card from Gladys Yates for the plaque that we presented to her for all of her help.

In old business, we decided on Sunday, April 10 as the day for our Highway Cleanup. We will get started at 2 p.m.

Under new business, we will be flying kites on Sunday, March 27. In the adult meeting, the adults changed their meeting date to March 27—so we will be flying our kites after the meeting.

We will meet on March 6 and March 13 at 2 p.m. at Linden Hall to make crafts for Moody. You will need to bring your own embroidery thread and whatever else you will need to decorate your egg, like

flowers and colored grass.

The birthday cake was brought by Amanda Neslony and the game was brought by Candice McAdams.

First place door prize winner was Douglas Gallas. Second place was won

by Michael Tierce.

The meeting ended at 2:43 p.m. The next meeting will be on March 27, 1994.

Dillon Locke will bring the March birthday cake and Michael Tierce will bring the game.

Fraternally, Justin Engelke (12) Reporter (2-20-94) —SPJST-

107, Floresville Youth Club Enjoys Bowling Trip and Valentine's Party

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Dear Readers, On Wednesday, Janaury 10, 1994, we went to Ponderosa Bowling Lanes for a fun time of bowling, laughing, and talking. There was a lot of laughing because

12/VESTNiK—Wednesday, March 2, 1994 the little ones in our group were beating our scores. (They had gutter guards to help them with their scores.) Afterwards, we went out to eat. I hope that we will do this again.

On Sunday, February 13, Lodge 107 had a Valentine's Party. We began our meeting at 3:15 p.m. with nine members and three adults. After the meeting, we made Valentine cards. We skated and ate while they were being judged.

The winners were as follows: Lee Ann

(Under Age 8); Trey Pheil (Ages 6-8); Kara Morrisey (9-11); and Nicholas Morrisey (12-17). They received cash prizes. After the judging all of the members received a cup of candy.

Fraternally, Kara Morrisey, Reporter (2-24-94)

(Editor's note: Two letters, received simultanteouly, were merged in the previous lodge youth letter.)

—SPJST--

Scenes from Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club Activities

Youth Leaders' Workshop Schedule at Camp Lone Star - La Grange, Texas Friday, March 18 7:00 - 8:00 8:00 - 8:30 8:30 - 9:30 9:30 - 10:00 10:00 - 12:00

Registration "Get Acquainted" Game Entertainment Snacks Murder Mystery Games

Saturday, March 19 7:45 - 8:00 8:00 - 8:45 9:00 - 9:45 9:45 - 10:00 10:00 - 12:00 12:00 - 1:00 1:00 - 1:30 1:30 - 2:00

Flag Ceremony Breakfast Welcome Youth Rule Book Game Break Speaker - Paula Brown Lunch Youth Club Membership Drive Craft Exchange (The craft item that you bring needs to be something that can be constructed during the course of a youth club craft session.)

Lodge 30 Youth Club members and leaders helped out with the drawing held in conjunction with the District Six Fraternal Fest.

2:00 - 3:15 3:15 - 3:30 3:30 - 5:00 5:00 - 5:20 5:20 - 5:30 5:30 - 6:30 6:30 - 7:15 7:15 - 7:30 7:30 - 8:30

The Fraternal Fest provided these young dancers with a good reason to take to the dance Boor.

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Building Teamwork Skills Beverage Break Craft Workshop Cleanup Flag Ceremony Dinner Dress for Costume Party Great Game Ideas Break Leader Award Ceremony Costume Contest Dance Instruction - Lisa Barnes Relax!

Sunday, March 20 7:45 - 8:00 8:00 - 8:50 9:00 - 9:45 10:00 - 11:30 11:30 - 12:00 12:00 - 1:00 1:00

Flag Ceremony Breakfast Brainstorming Question/Answer Session Speaker - Thomas Pechal Pack and Cleanup Lunch Depart for home

ign up now Please complete and return by March 7, 1994 to Joni Lange • P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 March 18 - 20, 1994 Check-out: Sunday, 1 p.m.

Youth Leaders' Workshop Check in: Friday, 7 p.m.

Name SSN On Veterans Day, November 11, the Junior and Senior award-winning talent groups were asked to perform at the American Legion in El Campo. Pictured (in back) are senior group members Craig Dornak, Jeanine Dorotik, Lenice Kaspar, Curtis Dorotik, Sarah Dluhos, Valerie Roye, Michael Kaspar and Craig Dorotik, The junior group members are Chase Zalman, Chad Dorotik, Kirby Bubela, Shara Dluhos, Camille Staff, Rachel Dluhos, T.J. Drapela, Mandy Staff, Crystal Roye and Jason Kaspar. (More photos to come as space permits.)

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Any medical problems that we should be aware of YOUTH LEADERS: Please note that Quarterly Youth Reports are due to the State Youth Leader on March 15.

Thank you for your attention.

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Lidova Proroctvi o Case a Poe'asi (People's Adages Time and Weather) (Editor's Note: In response to reader requests that the Vestnik publish some Czech along with the corresponding English text, here's a collection of old seasonal Czech sayings and their English translations. Enjoy!)

Leden Na NovY rok o slepief krok, na Tfi krale o hodinu dale.

Jak na Novy rok, tak po dely rok.

Je li teplo v lednu, saha bfda ke dnu.

January On the New Year's Day, a chicken step, On Three Wise Men's Day, one hour more.

How the weather is on New Year's, it will be the same all year long.

If it is warm in January, misery will follow.

February Unor At Candlemas it is one half winter Na Hromnice zimy polovice.

Na svateho Mateje skfivan pije z On Candlemas, the skylark drinks koleje. from the thawing snow.

Na Hromnice must sktivan vrznout i On Candlemas, the skylark must sing kdyby m61 zmrznout. or else he will freeze.

A white February makes fields fertile Unor bfly, pole sflf.

Na Hromnice, o hodinu vice.

At Candlemas, comes one hour more.

March Bfezen In March you'd best be close to the Bfezen za kamna vlezem, duben jegte stove tam budem, In April, Stay there still v maji pujcleme do haje.

But, in May, go to the thicket. On St. Na svateho Rehote, lenoch George's Day, a lazy farmer doesn't sedlak, ktery note. plow.

Bfezen bez vody, duben bez travy.

If March is without rain, April will be without grass.

Duben Duben chladny a degtivy droda ids navgtfvf.

Teply duben, student' maj.

April When April is cold, and rainy, the crop will come.

If April is warm, May will be cold.

Kveten Prvnfho maje ptljdem do haje. ✓ maji prgf dukaty.

May On May 1st, we go to the park.

In May, the rain is like money.

Cerven t ervenove vedernf htmenf ryb a rakd nadelenf.

June If June's eves are thundering, fishing will be very good.

July If it rains on St. Prokop's day, All crops will surely be wet.

On St. Ann's Day, the morning is cold.

Srpen August Svatyr Vavfine je (Aug. 10) prvnf St. Lawrence Day is first of autumn. podzimec.

If there's sunshine on St. Lawrence's, Na Vavfince sluneenost, vfna hojnost. there will plenty of wine.

Cervenec Prgf-li na Prokopa, Zmokne kalda kopa.

Svata Anna, chladno z rana.

Zaff vfneeko vaff, ffjen vino pijem.

September Wine is making in September, So, drink it in October.

Men October ✓ ffjnu mraz a vetry, If October is frosty and windy, leden a dnor teplY. January and February will be warm.

O svatem Havle, nechej kravz v On St. Havel's Day, cows leave the chleve. barn.

Listopad November Listopadove hfmenf p genici ve zlato November's thundering changes wheat menf. to gold.

Na sv. Martina dobra bude petina.

On St. Martin's Day, the feather-bed S. Martin pfijadf na bflem koni. will be good for us all.

St. Martin comes on a white horse (snow).

Prosinec December Zelen6 Vanoce, bf16 Velikonoce.

If Christmas is green, Easter will Kdy/ na BoE hod pr gf,sucho v drodu be white. porugf.

If it rains on Christmas Day, the crops will not be good.

Valagske Besedy.

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Na spanf nigdo ani nepomys161...

Petrolfnova lampica blugeala na svojem pfevracenem hrnci na stole, jak svetlono g negde za humny na moeafine. Svetla davala na d'acha malo, ale gkrabaneekovym besednfkom to nevadilo, ani na to nemysleli, ani si lampice nevgfmali.

Pfed jejich oeima bylo jak6si ine svetlo, skoro sa dab feet' zdfa, jas a blesk z ineho sveta! Chlapi takofka izzby nevideli, jejf gtyry stenz jako by sa tym jasem byly rozeshipily, naeisto vnic ztratily, az aj td noc, td tmu a podzimn6 hmly, ponad chalupda dedind, prye plagilo...

A v tej pomyslnej zafi rozpravek, bajf a rozpomfnek, tonula chlapom vgecka beskydova krajinka, vgecky beskydove chotary, ze vgeckyma svyma grapama, grdilama, polanama aj dolinama dokola, do giroka a dodaleka, az gdesi po ty najdal gf a najvyggf chrbty vfchu, g po tLl poslednf zastrcentichlopskti kueu...

Vgecka jejich mysl, vgecka pfedstavivost' cela Slcrabaneekova izzbielca, byla napinena a nabita davnym, ale v krvi chlapu dee nedoznelym beskydovYm dycheenfm, goralskyma obra.zama, historijama a osudama, tak jak je obrazy a historijama nabita to earovne kfi gealove vajce, co z neho vedomkyne a tf vegeecibaci nabyvajd ztenf v minulost aj buddcnost veeneho Iivotabehu. Red dugevnfm zrakem starych aj mladych, a± po to najmengf decko na Juleinych rukach, shipala pod poval (a nad poval, a hore nade vgecko!) jakasi nezachytitelna, ale pfeca jasna spodoba, obraz, skoro zjevenf: Lep gf, vnittnf prava spodoba nageho elovelca, nezlomenaho a nezlomneho horoveho chlapa, salagackeho jonaka, jacf byvali na nagem Beskyd6 za onoho easu.

Spodoba shipala z uhlu a IWO dfeveneho, eervotoeinti pronikleho a vela ztrtichniveleho glcrabaneekoveho stavenf, shipala a rdstla z tej hlinen6j, peed nekolika pokolenfmi yhnetenej zeme chlopske izzby rustla a shipala z hldbek chlopskych du gf, srdcf, mozktl Spodobabeskydskeho elovelca, jakti chlapi znali xi/ jedine ze svaho podvedomf, ze svojfch 2i1 a tej krvi,

spodoba, o jakej pochvfli na svet6 neostane mad' ani teho stfnu, ani snu!...

A chlapi pfitom v bolesti cftili, jak sti se zjevem gdesi a hluboko v zemi, mezi skalarni tej rodndj lcrajinz vjedno srosten6, v kotefloch vjedno spdjenf a jak sd nfm do jednoho vgeci proshipenf, tak jak je, neptimftaja, aj ten yemsky eery , aj ptak pod nebem, aj chrarn, aj haj prostipeny ptftomnoseti Boha. Bylo chlapom tej chvfle nein g , nel jako bz sa byli duchem nazpatek v hhiblcz easd propadli, jako by sa na tento svet byli ani nenarodili, jako by jejich pupky nigda nolfc nepoznaly, ale pritom jak by nad sebd euli uz skladat' kameti v td nahrodnf mohylku...

A zjev obfadne skakal „s nolky na noiku" po valasky od zem6 -hajduka, slavnostnf junacky tanec beskydovy, slavny gablovy. Chlapi sedeli na svych mistoch, po klatoch a po lavach na izzb y, a zdpina ponimo sebe, ze slzami v oeoch, aniC si to uvedomovali, bezprosttedne pattili v ti drand, mladistv6 ute gerni a vznegend tvat v geckym znamd tvat Neumfraneho besladoveho jonakaarmetca... ZmIkmili v geci, ztichli pied zjevenfm, jakoby sa jim prave ukazal sarn jeden z davnych vfchovych bohd, v pinej krasi jeden z tech, co 0 nich kdyi' sa misionaii o vizitacf ptali, kolik je boll jakysi kotafan pravfl, ze je v kaldej raztoce jeden.

Pokraovtini

Learn Czech With Us 24th Lesson

Adverbs, Subjectless sentences.

1) Apart from adverbs denoting place (see lesson 14) we distinguish also adverbs to time (dnes, brzo, lined, east°, zftra, rano, veUr), manner of action (rychle, dobre, krasn6, spole6n6, srde6n6, 014), degree of quality (malo, trochu, velmi). The most frequent way of deriving adverbs, especially those expressing manner (question: Jak? — How?), is from adjectives by dropping the fmal long vowel and adding the suffix — e/6. The preceding hard consonant is palatalized in the usual way (see lesson 2): rnlady—mlade, dobry—dobfe, prostyrproste, slaby—slabe, smutny—smutne, zajfmavy—zajfmave, hlavnf—hlavne, slept'—slepe, kratky—kratce, zfejmyzfejme, drahy—draze, vesely—vesele, tichy—tige A small number of adverbs derived from adjectives have beside the form in -e a parallel form in -o: draze-

14/VESTNiK-2. btezna 1994

Ueme se eesky Let Us Study Czech!

Lekce devata - Lesson No. 9 SEASONS AND HOLIDAYS jaro— spring leto— summer podzim— fall zima— winter pondelf— Monday titer'— Tuesday stieda— Wednesday etvrtek— Thursday patek— Friday sobota— Saturday nedele— Sunday "Pondeli" is the day after Sunday (po nedeli). "Stieda" is the day in the middle of the week (middle— stied).

"Ctvrtek" is the fourth day of the week (fourth— et yrtY). "Patek" is the fifth day (fifth— pat'). "Sobota" has its origin in the biblical Sabbath.

"Nedele" is the day when the Lord orders us not to work (Mat— to work; nedelat— not to work). This explanation of the origin of the words may perhaps help you to remember them better.

Vanoce-- Christmas StecIr den— Christmas Eve Hod Bo21 vanoeni— Christmas Day Nov' rok— New Year's Day Nov' rok— New Year vesele Vanoce-- Merry Christmas gfastiV a veselY Nov' rok— Happy New Year Pust— Lent, Fast Velikonoce— Easter Zelen' etvrtek— Holy Thursday Velk' patek— Good Friday Bila sobota— Holy Saturday Hod Bo21 velikonoe.nf— Easter Day vesele Velikonoce— Happy Easter velikonoeni vajfeko— Easter Egg kraslice— Hand-painted Easter Egg. In most of Europe, there was one more holiday at Easter— "Pondelf Velikonoe'nf".-- (Easter Monday).

That was the day for gaity. After six weeks of Lent, the time of sacrifice, came Easter Day (Hod Bo21 velikonoeni,) as a day of rejoicing because of Christ's Resurrection, but that still was a day full of deep religious meaning— a solemn day. Adding of another holiday on Monday gave opportunity for more wordly signs of joy. The boys, from toddlers to young unmarried men, were pursuing girls with gaily decorated whips made of young willow branches. The girls could avoid a "whipping" only by offering the fellows fancily-painted Easter eggs. Some were fresh eggs while the more elaborately painted ones were only shells. They were fine examples of folk art. In the Eastern part of the country, the customs called also for practical jokes like pouring of cold water over an unsuspecting victim, etc. It was not unusual to have a dance on Monday just to give an outlet to the vivacity of the people pinned up during Lent.

Another occasion for a celebration is

the Namesday or the Birthday. In this country, one's Namesday is rarely celebrated, but in Czechoslovakia, it is put on the same level as the Birthday.

On the days of popular patron saints, such as St. Joseph, St. Wenceslaus (Vaclay) or St. Anna, it is not uncommon to have bands of musicians going from one Joseph's house to another and serenading him. Also dances are often organized on the nearest Saturday and named Josefska, Vacla yska or Annenska zaba ya. The word "zabava" stands for entertainment, but is often used also to mean dance. On one's Namesday or Birthday, people are congratulated as follows: V gecko nejlepgi k svatku— Everything best for your Namesday.

Vgecko nejlep gf k narozeninamEverything best for your birthday §fastne a vesele narozeniny— happy birthday mnoho gtesti, zdravf a spokojenostigood health and much happiness.

All the above can be preceded by "I wish you" In Czech— "Pieji yam" or ADVERTISING INFORMATION The following rates apply for classified advertising in the Vestnik.

Please note that it costs nothing for your lodge to post events on the calendar page.

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"Pteji Ti". The first is the polite and the latter the familiar form. The word "zdravi" stands for health, "gtestf" for happiness, "spokojenost" for satisfaction, "narozeniny" for birthday, and "svatek" for namesday. As you can see, the above English translation of "mnoho gtestf, zdravf a spokojenosti" is not a literal one. Learn the above phrases and use them in greeting those of your friends who know Czech.

They will be appreciated.

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Compare: Smala se vesele. V detskein pokoji bylo veselo. Letadlo letf vysoko.To byla vysoce zajfmavg predninka.

Adverbs derived from adjectives in -sky, -cky take the ending -y: eesky, anglicky.

VOCABULARY: prosty-simple, hlavni-main, drahy-dear, expensive, tichy-quiet, slaby-weak, slept'-blind, zfejmy-evident, vzpadat, impf. -look, znft, impf. -sound, zku g enost, f. experience. Observe: Udelali jste to dobee. V8 de.deeek vzpada jet velmi mlade. Kratce se zasmala. To, co jste feld, znf zajfmave. Tu zku g enost jsem musel draze zaplatit.

V nemocnici musfte miuvit tine. Deti slepe poslouchaly svdho milovandho

ueitele. Zfejrne jste to auto dobte nevidel. Mluvfm dobfe eesky i anglicky.

2) Some verbs describing weather are used in the third person singular and have no subject. Pr g f. — It rains.

SneE. -- It snows. Mrzne. It freezes.

Another type of subjectless sentences uses the verb to be and an adverb, if possible in the -o form. Je teplo. — It is warm. Je hezky. -- It is fine. Je miha. — It is foggy. Je tma. — It is dark. V nanf rodin6 je stale veselo.

Sometimes the subject is substituted by the dative personal pronoun. Je mi zima. I feel cold. Je mi hezky.

-- I feel fine. Je mi smutno. — I am/feel sad.

Observe: 3) Adverbs jet Jena nemarn hlad. I am not yet hungry.

Jena main hlad. I am still hungry.

Uz (jil) nernam hlad. I am no longer hungry.

U mam hlad. I am already hungry.

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LODGE NO. 66, WACO Friday, March 4--Cherokee Rose Saturday, March S-Dakota Saturday, March 12-Chcrokce Rose Saturday, March 19-Billy Roy and Crosswind , Game nights (Taroky, dominoes, etc.) are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m.

Members, please bring snacks.

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CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY LODGE NO. 6, COTIONWOOD Friday, March 4-Lodge No. 6 Trustee Meeting; 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 5-Kucerra Family Reunion Sunday, March 6---Lodge No. 6 Meeting, 1 pm.

Friday, March 11-Social Night, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, March 18-Social Night, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 20-R.V.O.S. No. 6 Spring Meeting Friday, March 25-Social Night, 7:30 p.m, Sunday, March 27-Lodge No. 6 Meeting, 1 p.m.; also Lodge No. 6, Inc. Annual Meeting and Supper For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, please call George Straten at (817) 826-5863.

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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.)

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LODGE NO. lS, BUCKHOLTS Saturday, March S-Straight Dominoes Tournament Sunday, March 13-Private Dance Club Monday, March 14--Lodge Meeting, 6 p.m.

Thursday, March 17-Dance with music by Don Peachey of Burnett, Wisconsin, 7:30 11:30p.m.

(Local lodge 'meetings are held tbc second Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m, For hall rental and dance information, call Audrey McCall at (817) S93-2321.)

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

*** LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN

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Dinner at Lodge 24, Cyclone.

Sunday, March 13-District Two Spring Meeting at Lodge47, Seaton.

Thursday, March 18-St. Patrick's Day Stew Supper; 5-7 p.m. Tickets are $3 each.

Bingo every Wednesday night at 7:30. Adult lodge meetings are every second Sunday of the month at 4 p.m. The Youth Club meets at 5 p.m, To reserve hall, please contact Melvin Steger at 365-6564.

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LODGE NO. 32, VICTORIA Wednesday, March 9-Monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m., VEC Building Wednesday, April 13-Monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m., VEC Building

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LODGE NO. 3S, ELK Saturday, March 5-Texas Heartbeat Satruday, March 12--Texas Style Sunday, March 13-SPJST Lodge Meeting at 3 p.rn.; RVOS Lodge 50 Meeting at 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 19-Side Kick Saturday, March 26---Neon Texas (Lodge No. 35, Elk features dancing every Saturday from 8:30-12:30. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of the month, unless otherwise noted.)

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

*** LODGE NO. 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Wednesday, March 16-Meeting at 7 p.m.

Refreshmentsand Social Sunday, April 17-District Six Spring Meeting (Games every Monday night at 7:30 p.m.; Games License No. 3000-72-8240-0).

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LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Saturday, March 5-The New Editions of Sunday, March 13-Three-band Polka Fest; Music by Vrazels, Fritz Hodde, and Leo Majek Cuero Sunday, March 6-Loge and Youth Club ($7 per person); 2-8 p.m.

Saturday, March 19-King of Swing, 8-12 p.m. Meetings, 2 p.m.

Saturday, March 12-Lodge Officers' (For rentals and reservations, call Irene Helgren at (512) 281-4534. Band Bookings: Workshop sponsored by Supreme Lodge; 9 a.m.

Artis Monson at (S12) 281-3711. Most of our until 2 p.m. Dance at night with music by the Saturday night dances are held from 8:30 Bobby Jones Czech Band of Wharton until 12:30. Lodge meetings are held on the Sunday, March 13-District Two Spring third Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m., Meeting; registration at 1 p.m.; Youth Club meets at l p.m.; adult meeting begins at 2 p.m; unless otherwise stated.) . Recognition of district 96-year old members, 50*** year and 75-year pin recipients; election of dis­ LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE trict officers; meal to follow.

Friday, March 18-Family Night; Hamburgers Saturday, March 12-SPJST Lodge andFrench fries at 6:30 p.m.; R.V.O.S. No. 5 Recognnition and Incentive Award Dinner, meeting at 7 p.m.

3p.m.

Saturday, March 19-Fritz Hodde and Monday, March 14--Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m.

Fabulous Six Plus Two Saturday, March 19-Youth Dance Saturday, April 16---Big County-Wide Garage Monday, March 21-Trustees' Meeting,7 p.m.

Saturday, March 26---No Dance Sale and Arts and Crafts Show.

Sunday, March 27-Battle Dance; 3-9 p.m.

Flag Hall is located 10 miles east of Temple, off Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five and King of Swing Highway 53. For more information regarding hall bookings or to reserve Flag Hall, please (Seaton Star Hall is located five miles east of Temple, just off of Highway 53. All Saturday contact Louise Zavodny at 985-25S6. dances are from 8-12 p.m. For information *** about hall bookings, please call Ann Hejl L_ODGE NO. 25, ENNIS (817) 983-3491, weekdays or (817) 985-2548, TSaturday, March 5-Vrazels - Dance 8:30- on the ball phone on Saturdays.)

12:30;$5 per person *** Monday, March 7-Dallas-Ennis Fraternal LODGE NO. 49, ROWENA Council; No. 25 - Host; Nos. 401, 35, and 135 Friday, March 18-Game Social; 5 p.m. at co-hosts; 7:30 p.m.

Lodge Hall Saturday, March 12--Private Rental Sunday, March 13-Battle Dance: Lone Star Saturday, March 20-Czech Heritage Society Meeting at SPJST Hall at 2:30 p.m.

Czechs/Sulak Brothers; 2 - 6 p.m.; $5 per person Saturday, March 19-Private Rental Game socials areevery third Friday night of Friday, March 25-Private Rental eacb month at the Lodge Hall. Lodge quar­ (Local lodge meetings are the second terly meetings are the ill'St Wednesday night Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. Youth Club meetings are the first Wednesday of at 7 p.m. of February, May, August and November at the Lodge Hall. eacb month at 7 p.m. The game room is open each Wednesday evening at S p.m. *** For reservations, rentals, or information, call LODGE NO.S4, WEST Ronald Mraz at (214) 878-4204 or Ernest Friday, March 4--Quarterly Lodge Meeting at Haskovec at (214) 87S-2789.)

7 p.m. in Lone Star Hall. *** Saturday, March 19-Dance at Lone Star Hall with music by Ernie Kucera and his orchestra; LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR appearing once again after-celebratingtheir 50th Sunday, March 6---Lodge Meting Anniversary in 1992. Dance from 8 until 12.

Saturday, March 12-Lodge Officers' Saturday, March 26---BezdekReunion Workshop at Lodge 47, Seaton and Awards

LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY (Lodge business meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month. Game nights are every Thursday and Saturday from 7-10 p.m, Permit No.1-75-1052324-8. "Barbara's Kitchen" will be open.)

*** LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI/SOKOL HALL (Hall location: 5502 Kostorhyz Road, Corpus Christi. Phone: (S12) 852-9042. Public invit­ ed. SPJST lodge meetings are held at 2 p.m. on the third Sunday of every month, unless notified otherwise.)

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LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND Saturday, March S-Super Games, 7 p.m.

Sunday, March 6---SPJST Monthly meeting at 3 p.m. 50-year members will be honored; social will follow.

Saturday, March 12-Broussard Wedding Reception Saturday, March 26---Cortez - Lopez Wedding Reception Monday, March 28-American Legion, 7 p.m.

(Game night every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP1-7461S-139S-8;AL-00061-9887-0)

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LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH Sunday, March 13-Lodge Meeting, 3 p.rn.

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LODGE N0.161, LA PARITA JOURDANTON Sunday, March 13-Quareterly Lodge Meeting at 11 :45 a.m, at the Jourdanton Civic Center in Jourdanton. RSVP to Tillie Koch by February 28, 1994. Call (210) 569-5627.

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LODGE N0.172, PASADENA Saturday, March S-Texas Brew (C/W) Saturday, March 12-Little Bit of Texas (C/W) Saturday, March 19-Chaparral (C/W) Saturday, March 26-Texas Cetral Sounds (C/W) (Executive members and Board of Trustees meet every second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m, Regular lodge meetings are on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.)

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LODGE N0.17S, ROSENBERG Tuesday, March S-Quarterly Lodge Meeting at 7 p.m. at the George Memorial Library in Richmond.

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LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Saturday, March S-Loaded Dice Saturday, March 12--Backroads Saturday, March 19-Firecreek Saturday, March 26---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.)

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LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE (Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month. There is a luncheon at noon, followed by the business meeting at 1 p.m.)

LODGE N0.178, LONGVIEW-KILGORE (Lodge meets on the first Thursday of each month at the VFW Post, 4002, Longview.)

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LODGEN0.179, 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. 84, DALLAS Saturday, March S-Dance with music by the HenryRejcek Orchestra Satruday, March 19-Dance with music by Alpcn Muzíkantan Monday, March 21-Lodgc Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

*** LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Friday, March 4--Texas Brew (C/W); $5 per person Saturday, March S-Sterling Silver, Ballroom and Variety; $5 per person Saturday, March 12--Central Texas Sounds; Polka and Variety; $5 per person Saturday, March 19-Vrazels; Polkatime; $5 per person Saturday, March 26---Manny Green, Big Band Music; Dress Code; $8.50 per person (Games every Thursday; Early Bird Special at 7:1S p.m.; Regular Games at 7:4S p.m, License No. 3-00-621-2077-41001).

For reservations, call (713) 869-S767.

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LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Sunday, March 20-Dance; Music by Don Peachey of Burnett,Wisconsin,3-7 p.m.

Saturday, April 30-Dance sponsored by the fine folks from St Thomas Women's Auxiliary; 8:30 p.m. to 12:30p.m.

(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 other­ wise 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.)

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LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON Saturday, March 5-Country Junction Saturday, March 12-Texas Heat Saturday, March 19-Cross Fire Saturday, March 26---Wayne Martin (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.)

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LODGE NO. 183, MID-CITIES (Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m, Game nights are every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m, and every Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

Permit No. 17Sl6910S06. For information regarding hall rentals (weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, etc.) please call (817) 46S-8S38, (817) 46080S6,or (817) 468-4611.)

*** LODGE NO. 186, CALDWELL (Lodge meetings are on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.; Social games are at 7:30 p.m, every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No.1-74-2073309S-41002).

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LODGE NO. 187, ROUND ROCK Friday, March 4--Peoples Choice Saturday, March 5-Lonesome Dove Friday, March 11-Debonaires Saturday, March 12-Texas Unlimited (Private party room available. For more information, call Albert at 25S-8157.)

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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. 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 All 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.)

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LODGE N0.142, HOUSTON Sunday, March 6---Lodge Meeting (Hall rentals for wedding or party, call (713) 862-6291after 4 p.m.)

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*** LODGE N0.189, BRYANCOLLEGE STATION .

Sunday, March 13-Lodge Meetin at teh home of Billie and Ernie Wentrcek, 1530 Bennett in Bryan at 2 p.m. Please make plans to attend

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LODGE NO. 191, LUFKIN Wednesday, March 2-Cloggers Thursday, March 3-Square Dance Practice Saturday, March S-Square Dance/Wayne Baldwin Monday, March 7-Square Dance Lessons Tuesday, March S-Polka Club Wednesday, ~arch, 9-:-'::~l?~g~r~_ .....

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