Vestnik 1994 12 28

`CHANGING TO MEET THE CHANGING NEEDS OF FRATERNALISTS"

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

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

HUMANITY

BENEVOLENCE

Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 December 28, 1994 .

ISSN-07458800 VOLUME 82 NUMBER 50

Scenes from the SPJST Home Office Open House

December 26, 1994

To All of Our Members, On behalf of the Supreme Lodge, we would like to take this opportunity to extend our sincere thanks to you for your support in 1994.

Every year has its challenges and its rewards and certainly, 1994 was no exception. Thanks to your participation in our many fraternal and insurance programs, we can truly say, "We had a good year."

In the spirit of this Holiday Season, we wish you a most healthy and prosperous New Year.

Fraternally,

Howard Leshikar Supreme Lodge President —7--

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Victoria and Cyril Pajestka were among the more than 125 children who turned out to share Christmas wishes with Santa. At center is father Frank Pajestka Jr. Mother Risa Pajestka takes a photo as Santa's helper, Leslie Lange (87), looks on. The Pajestkas are members of Lodge 80, Holland.

Most of the folks who turned out took the opportunity to go for ar old-fashioned carriage ride. Two carriages from Milo Johnson's Carriage Service of Salado were employed.

Pictured here are Legal Assistant Susie Ernst , along with children Adam and Lauren.

Henry Janacek and Willie Hegar of Lodge 47, Seaton performed holiday tunes in the museum. Special thanks to the Seaton Chorale group for taking time out to perform for the Open House.

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Santa Claus Comes Through Again In December, SPJST lodges all over the state celebrated the warmth of the Holiday Season.

Again, as in year's past, Santa and his helpers also made the rounds.

Pictured, at right, is a scene from the Lodge 9, Snook Christmas Party and Youth Program.

Santa gets an ear full from Erica Kirk while Mia Kovar waits her turn.

Folks from all over came out to enjoy the afternoon and evening activities which coincided with the Temple Christmas Parade.

Pictured, at right, are Charley and Anne Staglik of Lodge 84, Dallas and their daughters Bobbie Anne Bickle and Betty Grieth.

2/VESTNIK-Wednesday, December 28, 1994

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

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Step Back and See the Potential Just Look Around You You remember Mark Twain. He gave us all those wonderful stories about Tom Sawyer and life on the Mississippi River.

In addition, he wrote many essays about life in the mining camps and roughing it in the Wild West. He left behind an incredible volume of work.

Self-educated, Mark Twain was a man of great humor, wonderful language and strong opinions. He was also very sensitive about the world around him. In his book, Life on the Mississippi, published in 1883, he expresses his pity for river boat pilots. To them, he says, the Great River is perceiVed as a series of confounding bends and twists. No longer is the river a thing of majestic beauty. The mighty Mississippithe very source of their livelihood-is little more than an enormous obstacle.

The romance and wonder of its graceful curves, reflected images and woody heights is gone.

That's what happens, Twain says, when we start taking things for granted.

It's like that with other things in life, too. Regardless of your station in life, it can be easy to overlook the beauty and wonder around you. For example, in spite of the fact that I was raised on a farm; it took living in the city for me to develop an appreciation for the wide open spaces and the peaceful silence that accompanies a night in the country.

It also took time and distance for me to develop an appreciation of our SPJST. In spite of being a lifelong member, it took living and working a thousand miles away for me to develop a better appreciation of our fraternal system and its great potential.

The dynamic potential of our Society, like the awesome majesty of the Mississippi, is sometimes taken for granted-or worse; sometimes it is overlooked. Whether your interests lie in satisfying your social needs or establishing your financial security, the SPJST can be your organization.

Our lodge system is composed of more than 100 unique groups of members all around the state. With altruistic leadership and initiative, the local lodge can bring the members together with their families and friends in wholesome fellowship, fun, entertainment and community service. What's more, the SPJST has the unique advantage of being able to bring people together, regardless of their political party affiliation, church connection or social status. The only real barriers we have are those we build ourselves-and these are easy enough to identify.

The first step to achieving a new level of progress in 1995 is making a conscious effort to break the ties that bind us. One place to start is by identifying the factors that work against our fraternal system: There is no room for selfishness. Rather, let us concentrate our energies on those things which bring strength to the body of

our lodges. Strong lodges are the building blocks of a strong fraternal society.

Second, let us take this new world head on. May we take the initiative at all levels in 1995 to evaluate and modernize our policies, procedures and programs to accommodate the changing needs of our members. Lodge meetings and activities can be so much more than just fulfilling ritual obligations to retain our fraternal charter. The lodge system will work if we work it ... You can see how this is already happening in many of our lodges around the state.

Our lodge and district meetings can be places where new ideas are born and expressed, plans made and executed, and where interest is shown in community affairs and human welfare. May we rededicate ourselves to thinking of the lodge as a unit for service. Let's lift our vision and see that there is an opportunity for service to others as well as to our members.

Let us appeal to the minds and the hearts of our members in the spirit of fraternalism. We have a wonderful opportunity in our lodges to provide members of all ages with a place where they can have wholesome fun and recreation. A place where they can experience the meaning of our watchwords-benevolence, humanity and brotherhood. We have the facilities, the manpower and the resources. May we mobilize them in 1995 and set the stage for our next century.

We must also work in 1995 to ensure the financial security of our members.

One of the cornerstones of the strength and continuing success of the SPJST is founded in our insurance programs which have contributed so much to the security and welfare of our families. We should continue, in 1995, to pursue an aggressive program of providing adequate coverage for our members. One of the great services that we can render our members is to help themselves against the day when help is needed the most .

The SPJST has an abundance of talented members to carry on the work that the pioneers and leaders of our fraternal society started. May we pause for a moment, step back and realize the great potential we possess . . . By working together in the spirit of brotherhood we will achieve new heights as a fraternal benefit society in 1995. *** I Shall Not Pass This Way Again

"The dynamic potential of our Society, like the awesome majesty of the Mississippi, is sometimes overlooked."

Through this toilsome world, alas!

Once and only once I pass; If a kindness I may show, If a good deed I may do To a suffering fellow man, Let me do it while I can.

No delay, for it is plain I shall not pass this way again.

-Author Unknown --SPJST-

Wednesday, December 28, 1994—VESTNIK/3

Letters from the Lodges Spotlight on Our SPJST Staff

Lodge 6, Cottonwood Reports on December Meeting

Lisa Kirby Insurance Servicing Clerk Insurance Department Three Years In her position as insurance servicing clerk, Sister Kirby serves as the liaison between SPJST members and the Home Office. She assists members who are redesignating beneficiaries and changing names on their certificates. In the event of loss, she also provides memwith bers replacement "C certificates.

Lisa is also esponsible for monitoring the sales leads program for SPJST sales representatives. In doing so, she ensures that everyone who requests information about the SPJST receives prompt and accurate information.

Likewise, she notifies sales representatives when members have term or endowment certificates expiring or achieving maturity.

Co-workers are quick to compliment Lisa on her friendly disposition and the "special touch" she applies in responding to member requests. In addition to the previously mentioned duties, she also assists in answering the SPJST's 800 telephone line.

A graduate of Rogers High School, Lisa also attended Temple Junior College. She plans to attend Mary Hardin-Baylor College, where she will pursue a bachelor's degree in a business-related field.

In addition to her academic course-

work, Lisa has participated in several insurance and office management training seminars. Before coming to work at the Home Office, she was a sales associate for Sears, Roebuck and Company and as a volunteer with the Texas Department of Juvenile Probation.

"We have a great staff and I enjoy my posttion on the team," Lisa says. "Communicating with our members and responding to their needs can be very satisfying."

One of Lisa's fondest recollections of working at the Home Office came during the 1993 Christmas party.

"My husband and I shared a table with our late Vice President Bernie Gebala. I can't recall a single moment when we weren't laughing or sitting, there with smiles on our faces."Bernie knew how to keep everyone's spirits up. He was a wonderful human being and is dearly remembered by us all."

When she isn't at work, Lisa loves spending time with her husband, William, and three-year-old daughter, Christina. As a family, the Kirbys enjoy swimming, traveling, watching Disney movies and going dancing and trips to the zoo. They are all members of Lodge 24, Cyclone.

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ommu nica tiing with our members and responding to their needs can be very satisfying.”

INTEREST RATES ANNUITY I

MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES

SPJST

(Certificates Issued Prior to 4-1-93)

5.25% Annualized Effective 12-1-94 through 1-31-95

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

6.25% Annualized

Effective 12-1-94 through 1-31-95

INTEREST RATE FOR UNIVERSAL LIFE 7.15% Annualized Effective 10-1-94 through 1-31-95

RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Home or Farm Mortgages: 8.00% for 1 to 7 years 8.50% for 8 to 15 years 8.75% for 16 to 20 years Mortgages on Qualified Owner-Operated Business Real Estate 9.75% for 10 years 10.00 % for 11 to 15 years

The meeting was called to order by President Johnnie Krizan. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by our youth club.

All minutes were read and approved.

All officers were reelected by acclamation.

We had 25 members present and one guest, Ovida Williams.

The $5.00 door prize was won by Peggy Dobecka. The $7.00 door prize was won by John Horak (not present).

The $10.00 door prize was won by Georgia Skerik.

Christine Mattis celebrated a birthday in December.

We had a delicious supper after our meeting. Our thanks goes to Lydia and Robert Dobecka for making it possible.

Our next meeting will be January 8, 1995.

We would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Jerelene Lenart, Reporter —SPJST---

Lodge Karel jonag, No. 28, East Bernard Reports on December Meeting Dear Members, As the new year of 1995 is upon us in a few days, it is time, again, to start another year. The officers who served in 1994 were again elected to serve in 1995.

They are Sister Helen Kelner, Secretary/Treasurer; Brother A.J. "Tony" Kelner, Vice President; and Joseph D. Nezval, President.

The first monthly meeting for 1995 will be held on the second Sunday, January 8 at 2 p.m in the meeting room at 106 Leveridge Street which is on the ground floor of the SPJST Hall building.

Following the established order of business, the agenda will be open to any business needing immediate attention.

There' will be a fraternal hour luncheon held either during'or after the business meeting. This will be decided when the meeting convenes.

December Meeting On December 11, the annual meeting for Lodge 28, Karel Jon'g , East Bernard was held with a good quorum present.

All reports were accepted as given and several motions were made and passed.

The election of officers went smoothly

and with the exception of some minor business, all necessary business was handled.

As in the November meeting, the meeting was called to order and after the Pledge of Allegiance and remembrance, we recessed for the buffet luncheon.

Turkey with all the trimmings was the main part of the meal with sausage, ham and sandwiches to top it off. For dessert, there were prize winning kolaches, cakes, and pies. Thank you, members, for being so generous.

In preparation of this fraternal hour luncheon, the cooperation and coordination among members was such that everything fell into place like an easy puzzle. Sister Helen Kelner had the hard part of preparing the fourteen-and-threequarter-pound turkey and the side dishes.

Sisters Blahuta, Hanzelka, Kovar, Krc, and Pilcik along with Brother Laidolf outdid themselves with additional side dishes, and desserts. This writer furnished the bird.

Santa and his helper (youth member Sister Jessica Kelner) gave out sacks of "goodies" to the members and guests.

These were furnished by the lodge.

When this letter will be published, Christmas will have passed. So, the officers and members of our lodge hope all received all they wished for this Christmas. We also wish everyone a Happy New Year!

To the faithful: See you on January 8.

Mark your new calendars and this writer remains Fraternally yours, Joseph'D. Nezval, President --SPJST--

Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Celebrates Christmas Party SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje held the annual Christmas Social at the lodge hall on December 11, 1994. The social began at 11:30 a.m. with 87 members and guests'attending.

Everyone enjoyed a delicious fried chicken and ham meal with all the trimmings. Many members and guests brought plenty of good desserts. The lodge also furnished strudels for dessert.

The meeting was, called to order by President Rita Vanek.

Sister Leona Macha was honored as Fraternalist of the Year She was elected by the members of Lodge 40 for the many hours and years she has devoted to the lodge and to SPJST. The officers for 1995 were installed

by Brother Jim Wiest, State Field Representative. The 1995 officers are President Rita J. Vanek Vice President Bennie Reck Secretary Ardis Bacak

Family Fun and Important SPJST Dates January 21 SPJST Tarok Tournament at Lodge 40, El Campo February 11 Spring DYC Meeting March 11 Local Lodge Officers Workshop at Lodge 177, Academy March 11 Local Lodge Incentive Awards Banquet at Lodge 80, Holland March 17 - 19 Youth Leaders Workshop, Camp Lone Star, La Grange, Texas June 2-4 LIT Workshop, Camp Butman (near Merkel, Texas).

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4/VESTNIK-Wednesday, December 28, 1994 Treasurer Madeline Shimek Fraternal Activities Coordinator Dora Lee Kopecky Four-Year Trustee Gene Valigura Youth Leader Charlene Borak Audit Committee Bennie Reck, James Bacak, James King, Gene Valigura Brother Jim Wiest brought greetings from the Home Office. He spoke about the new type of insurance that has been presented to our sales representatives.

"It's Modterm and it's here now!" He encouraged members to help the sales representatives write more insurance applications.

After the installation of officers, the Lodge 40 Youth Club members sang several Christmas carols. They let everyone join in with them.

Lodge 40 youth club member Sharon Borak presented her speech on "Building Bridges For A Better Tomorrow Through the SPJST". Sharon won a $1,000 scholarship for her great speech from the SPJST Supreme Lodge in Temple, Texas.

Many door prizes were donated by the youth club, Brother Wiest and the lodge.

The prizes were won by Mrs. Ethyl Meek (cherry candy donated by Lodge 40); Mrs. E. Knebel (large can of popcorn-donated by Lodge 40); Mrs. Gladys Knebel (bear container filled with animal cookies-donated by Lodge 40); Todd King (Christmas candy-donated

by Lodge 40); Joe Chamout ($5.00 cash-donated by Lodge 40); Mrs. Martha Kulchak (Christmas Hospice Cards); Debbie Szech (stuffed toy animal); Becky Thane ($5.00 donated by Lodge 40); Michael Thane (Christmas ornament-donated by Lodge 40 Youth Club); Mrs. Ann Hubenak (Christmas ornament-donated by Lodge 40 Youth Club); James King ($5.00-donated by Lodge 40); Beverly Juranek (Christmas cup filled with Christmas candy-donated by Lodge 40 Youth Club); Mr. Divine (ornament-made and donated by Lodge 40 Youth Club); Henrietta Patrick (SPJST cap-donated by Brother Wiest); and Allen Bacak (insulated cup-donated by Brother Wiest).

Thanks to everyone who brought food and toys for the needy. Thanks to Rita Vanek and Mrs. Melvin Marek for distributing the items.

Members are reminded to attend our next regular meeting on Wednesday, January 18, 1995, at 7 p.m.

Fraternally, Ardis Bacak, Secretary

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40, El Campo-Hillje to Host Tarok Tournament on January 21 Lodge

Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje will host the Second Annual Tarok Tournament on Saturday, January 21, 1995, at SPJST Lodge 40 in Hillje, Texas.

Everyone is welcome! Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. Play will begin at 9:30 a.m. The registration fee is $20.00 and it includes the noon meal, snacks, and prizes.

To pre-register, send your name,

address, and phone number before January 16, 1995, to SPJST Lodge 40, P.O. Box 1426, El Campo, Texas 77437.

Late entries will be accepted, but we are requesting that you pre-register to help us estimate our food supply.

For more information, please contact James Bacak at (409) 543-9362.

Submitted by: James Bacak, Tarok Chairman -SPJST-

Lodge 47, Seaton to

Host Mid-Winter Tarok Tournament Lodge 47, Seaton will host a MidWinter Tarok Tournament on Saturday, January 7, 1995, with play beginning at 9:30 a.m. and registration at 8:30 a.m.

The charge for tarok players is $12.00 for the day and includes snacks, noon meal, prizes, and door prizes.

We extend an invitation to all SPJST members and friends to come join us playing taroks and a great day of fellowship. Everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there.

Fraternally, Ruth Hanusch, Fraternal Activities Coordinator

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87, Temple Reports on December Meeting Lodge

The December 14 meeting of Lodge 87, Temple was called to order by President Navratil at 7:18 p.m. after the covered dish supper.

The Pledge of Allegiance was given

by Lad Zatopek and then members stood in silence in honor of our deceased members.

The secretary read the minutes of the November meeting and they were approved as read.

The Vice President gave his report concerning the officer's workshop and membership.

The treasurer's report was given. A report on new members was presented, and Sidney Kacir reported on the Czech Foundation.

Under old business, the painting of the hall was postponed until spring.

Under new business, a motion was made and seconded not to build a fence next to the property sold as there is no need. The motion carried.

The election of officers was postponed until the January 11, 1995, meeting due to the bad weather and low attendance.

The next meeting will be. January 11, 1995, at 7 p.m.

Jerry Valchar, Secretary

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88, Houston Reports on Annual Meeting

Lodge

The annual meeting was called to order directly after the monthly meeting on December 11, 1994, by President Jerry Ermis.

Naomi Spencer reported the drama club cancelled plans for a play this year.

However, she thanked those members who were enthusiastic.

Viola Cox, Entertainment Chairperson, spoke on the outstanding performance by her committee. She also thanked Roberta Johnson in the office and the Board for their cooperation throughout the year.

Royal Warnasch, Bar Chairman, thanked Roberta Johnson for her help and to his committee who work with him during the year. He especially expressed appreciation to those who helped while he vacationed. Actually, Royal was out with by-pass surgery and R & R. He reported having a great year and thanked all those who support the bar.

Nat Gonzales, Kitchen Chairman, gave a heartfelt thanks to all who helped in the kitchen during the year.

Homer Alexander, Fraternal Activities Coordinator, reported a great year for fraternal activities such as CPR classes, AARP Defensive Driving courses, collecting clothing and used eyeglasses for the needy. He is looking forward to another successful year.

Barbara Linney, Youth Leader, expressed sincere thanks to all who helped in the kitchen on Thursday nights, especially A.J. Stayton, Marie Stayton, and Edna Wehring. She also thanked Johnny Broz and Paul Beck for collecting and selling cans.

After a brief lunch break, the meeting reconvened with a touching memorial service to honor the deceased members

by Helen Hegwood and Naomi Spencer.

Marie Stayton, District Five Youth Counselor, and Fred Buri, FAC, called the volleyball team up to the podium and congratulated them on winning second place at the tournament held in Bruceville-Eddy. Lynn Pflughaupt, captain, and Bobby Allbritton, co-captain, presented Lodge 88 with a check and the trophy.

Tom Marsh of the Men's Club reported that membership is up to 54 members.

They meet the third Wednesday of each month. The men's club accounted for 1549 hours of volunteer work this year.

Lowrina Lindemann of the Birthday Club remarked on the success of their pastry sales in 1994 and their membership is up to 43 members.

Several committees held reports for the January meeting after the close of business on December 31, 1994.

However, many thanks were extended from Mary Kosut, Benevolence,and Margaret Allbritton, Blue Room Committee.

Gene Bracek complimented the Choral Club on their excellent performances throughout the year.

SPJST Rated A (Excellent) by the A.M. Best Industry Rating Service. For insurance information, contact your local lodge sales representative or the SPJST Home Office at 1 (800) 72 - SPJST.

Willie Wehring, Social Night Chairman, asked his committee to stand and be recognized for their work.

The results of the election of officers for 1995 is: President Clara Broz First Vice President Marie Stayton Second Vice President Tillie Helmcamp Recording Secretary Jo Ann Buri Secretary-Treasurer Roberta Johnson Fraternal Activities Coordinator Homer Alexander Youth Leader Barbara Linney Guide Helen Hegwood Flag Bearer Membership Sergeant-at-Arms Frank Tilich The election of the Board of Trustees followed with a brief intermission during tabulation.

After the meeting reconvened, door prizes were awarded, and then the installation of officers was conducted by Louis Hanus. The meeting was then adjourned.

Jo Ann Buri Recording Secretary -SPJST-

Lodge 88, Houston

Reports on December Meeting On Sunday, December 11, 1994, President Jerry Ermis called the Lodge 88, Houston monthly meeting to order.

Darlene Migl, Marlene Migl, and Paul Pflughaupt presented the colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Viola Cox, Entertainment Chairman, reported The Knights on Dixie were playing on December 17, 1994. She reminded the members that no dance was scheduled on Christmas Eve. However, she was planning a big New Year's Eve dance with Gus Lindemann and had a few reservations left.

Nat Gonzales, Kitchen Manager, honored for the month of December the Birthday Club Sisters and the Men's Club for all of their hard work through the year. He also thanked all the members who helped in the kitchen.

Margaret Allbritton, Blue Room Chairman, reminded everyone the Blue Room Party was coming up on December 18, 1994, and she was looking forward to a big crowd and also great fun.

Birthday Club President Lowrina Lindemann reported a covered dish luncheon was scheduled for December 14 and invited all to come for a delicious lunch.

Tom Marsh informed the membership that the Men's Club invited their spouses for an annual breakfast, which everyone enjoyed thoroughly. A trip to the dog races in November was well-attended by 59 members.

Gene Barcak reported the Choral Club held a performance at the Youth Christmas Party and also at the Needville Rest Home. He is looking forward to a busy and rewarding New Year for the Choral Club.

Mary Kosut reported on the outstanding job everyone is doing on volunteering and the records reveal 1,307 hours for

Wednesday, December 28, 1994—VESTNIK/5 November. She gave a hearty thanks to all who made this possible.

Sick members include Shirley Stonaker, Gerald Bily, Pearl Hanka, and Louis Terry.

We wish all a speedy recovery.

Bill Souchek, our Czech instructor, informed the members his fall class had a registration of 34 students who were very eager to learn the Czech language. He thanked Lodge 88 for allowing him the space to hold the classes.

Helen Hegwood reported 114 members present, with 28 December birthdays and three wedding anniversaries, Victor and Evelyn Janak, Sr. 45 years, Tom and Lydia Marsh, nine years, and Tim and Rosa Lee Kostom, 27 years.

The meeting was then adjourned.

Jo Ann Buri, Secretary SPJST---

Lodge 88, Houston Birthday Sisters Reports on December Meeting The December 14 meeting was called to order by President Lorena Lindemann.

The roll was called. Secretary Rita Alexander read the minutes. They were approved as read. Homer Alexander sent a card thanking the Birthday Sisters for inviting him to our Christmas dinner , and wished everyone a Merry Christmas.

The treasurer's report was given by Libbie Spies.

Vice President Pro-Tern for Pearl Hanka, Kathy Trefell, asked for cooks for January. The cooks will he Helen Hegwood, Flo Orsag, Donna Clooney, Estelle Kelly, and Virginia Hale.

Sunshine Chairman Mary Kosut gave a report on our sisters who are ill. Pearl Hanka has been in the hospitau in Weimar, Texas. She was at her daughter Arline's house. Pearl is back at home now and we hope she is much better.

The elections of 1995 officers was held. The officers are: President

Lorina Lindemann Vice President

Kathy Trefell Secretary

Rita Alexander Treasurer

Lillie Spies The Calcutta winners were Willie Mae Stang and Donna Clooney.

Birthday Sisters for December were Lillian Finn and Estelle Kelly.

Mary Kosut gave us our prayer. The meeting was then adjourned.

A covered dish luncheon was served.

I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Fraternally, Kathy Trefell, Vice President

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92, Fort Worth Reports on December Meeting

Lodge

Dear Members and Friends, Hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving and I wish all of you Vesele Vanoce a Stasny Novy Rok, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

I do not always like to write about

sickness or death, but we have had several illnesses and deaths these past few months. Nancy Paprskar had hand surgery, but she is using her hand some now. Nancy lives in Dallas with her husband, Joe. They attend all lodge meetings here in Fort Worth.

Shirley Ann Zich had to have an emergency operation for gall stones. They removed her gall bladder and this had to be done at night. The operation started about 9 p.m. and lasted until 11 p.m. She is doing fine now and we hope she will feel better soon. The operation was done the modern way. They make about four small incisions so it is not as bad as several years ago.

Christine Zich had to have surgery on the side of her nose for cancer. They removed all the cancer and then she had to have skin graft. This skin was taken in front of the ear on the face. She has to go to the doctor several times to change the bandages. Soon the stitches will be removed.

Sister Vlasta Dolkos, a long time member who has been in the nursing home for over 22 years, passed away in November. Brother Frank Kubala of Pilot Point also passed away in November. He was a brother and sister of several members of our lodge. Also, a good friend of ours, Sister Millie Kubala, passed away 'recently. She belonged to Lodge 154. She was a mother of some of our lodge members. We extend our sympathy to the families of the deceased and may their souls and all souls rest in eternal peace.

Please excuse me—I forgot about Sister Connie Durham who had an operation for cancer. She is now back in good condition as she was dancing on December 11. Connie, we are glad you are much better.

I have to let you know the outcome of the Toys for Tots benefit that was held at our lodge. This was sponsored by the Metroplex Country Music Association.

Many toys were collected at this event.

There were several types of entertainment, including a country-western band for dancing. This was the band that was known as the "Sons of Pioneers" a while back. They were good for both listening and dancing.

The members of this organization prepared a wonderful meal that consisted of turkey and all the trimmings. This organization does a fine job of providing for underprivileged children. Lodge 92 donates the hall for this occasion. Lodge 92 wants to thank the Country Music Association's officers, Rick Charles and Harold Tincher, for sponsoring the Toys for Tots program. We hope they will be back next year.

The Lodge 92 Christmas party was held on December 11. It was a great success. The committee did a wonderful job for this occasion. The committee consist ed of Frank and Jo Prochaska, Bea Adami, Mary Ann Krivanek, Martha Durham, and Joyce Tesar. There were others who helped in getting the cold cuts, cheese and dips on the table.

Thanks to Elizabeth Howard, Mona Hattendorf and anyone who I may have left out. Everyone made their sandwiches. This was free for Lodge 92 members, but non-members were asked to pay $6.00 which included all of the food. The western band played and all seemed to enjoy the music.

During the intermission, the newly elected Lodge 92 officers were installed

by Past President Carl W. Zich. The officers will take office on January 1, 1995.

We wish them much success and I am sure they will continue to make our lodge

a good fraternal and friendship lodge as in the past. I thank all of you who have read my letters in the past. I have enjoyed writing. I do not know who will be the reporter but whoever it will be, I am sure they will keep you informed about out lodge.

Good health to all of you and may you be blessed in many ways in the New Year. Please remember the New Year's Dance which will be ballroom dancing.

The January 22 dinner and dance will be a goulash dinner. New members will be honored and given SPJST pins. This will begin at 1 p.m. and at 3 p.m., the Henry Rejcek Band will play polka music.

On Saturday, February 11, the Valentine Dance will feature the Alpine Village Band playing from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Don Peachey from Wisconsin will play on Sunday, March 19 from 2 p.m to 6 p.m.. Please try to attend these activities to support the lodge.

Would this happen to deer hunters:

An SPJST member went hunting and killed a big buck deer. Just about that

time, the game warden arrived and asked if the SPJST member had a hunting license. The SPJST member said he did not have one, so the game wardens aid that he would have to take the SPJST member and deer to town. The game warden helped the SPJST member drag the 300-pound deer out to the road, at which point the SPJST member exclaimed, "I just remembered—I do have a deer license after all."

Fraternally yours, Carl W. Zich, President/Reporter

--SPJST-

142, Houston Reports on December Meeting

Lodge

Dear Readers, Lodge 142, Houston had their annual meeting on Sunday, December 11 at 2 p.m. Fifty members and two visitors

Lodge 92, Fort Worth Presents Scenes from Holiday Season Activities Outgoing Lodge 92 President Carl Zich installs 1995 Lodge officers. Pictured, from right, are Gordon Hubenak, Rose Jaworski, Christine Zich, Al Kercho, Evelyn Spacek, Martha Durham, Cheryl Hubenak and Sherri Kubala.

The Christmas Party set up a pretty table stocked with a variety of foods and snacks for members to enjoy.

Members of the Metroplex Music Association served a wonderful turkey and dressing dinner to senior citizens in exchange for the toys they brought to support the Toys for Tots benefit.

Country Music Association officers Harold Tincher and Rick Charles accept a refund check from Lodge 92 President Carl Zich.

Lodge 92, Fort Worth donated the use of National Hall for the charity event.

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6NESTNIK-Wednesday, December 28, 1994 were present.

Members stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. They remained standing for a moment of silence in memory of our departed members,' Edwin Brazda and Dorothy Newman.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and accepted.

Youth Leader Elizabeth Hermis thanked everyone for their donations to the youth club. She thanked Henry and Rita Hermis, the Elkhart 4-H Club, Sidon and Rosie Tumis, and Joe and Eva Braunagel. The Youth Club donated two poinsettia plants for door prizes at this annual meeting. The winners were Libby Kovar and Dorothy Tumis.

The Christmas centerpiece was donated by the Elkhart 4-H Club. The centerpiece was won by Gus Florian.

Visitors recognized were Frieda

Kieschnick and Joe Braunagel.

Officers were elected for 1995. They are: President Keith Kieschnick Vice President Barbara Boyd Secretary Alice Jochen Financial Secretary/Treasurer RosieTumis Youth Leader Elizabeth Hermis Flag Bearer Michael Schleider Board Members Robert Kieschnick, Henry Hermis,Sr., Nancy Cook, Emil Kutra The new committees were appointed.

December birthday celebrants were

Lodge 172, Pasadena Presents Scenes from Recent Lodge Activities Alena Svehlikova, formerly of Brno, Czech Republic, served as Czech language instructor during the recent Czech classes at Lodge 172.

Frances Tumis, Barbara Boyd, Jason Hermis, Christopher Schleider, and Alice Jochen.

The $50.00 capsule prize went unclaimed due to the absence of Charlie Petrozelka and Georgina Stanley. Next month's drawing will be for $60.00.

The youngest member prize was won

by Roxanna Hill. Roxanna is four months old.

Four door prizes were won by Christopher Schleider, Michael Schleider, Joe Gambii, and Dorothy Turnis.

The Lodge 142 Christmas Party was held on Friday, December 16 at the lodge hall.

The Local Lodge 142 Club will hold their annual meeting after the regular monthly meeting on January 8, 1995.

Lunch and refreshments were served after our meeting.

Our next meeting will be January 8, 1995, at 2 p.m. See you then!

Happy New Year to everyone!

Fraternally, Alice Jochen, Secretary -SPJST-

Lodge 177, Academy Honors Past Presidents

Members and guests of Lodge 172 attend Czech classes at the lodge hall.

Vicki Dressler and Lillie Mae Peter spread holiday cheer by decorating a Christmas tree at Pasadena Square Mall.

Lodge 172, Pasadena was requested by the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce to furnish a Christmas tree for the Pasadena Square Mall.

Helpers were Jerry Dressler, Lillie Mae Peter and Arnold Sefcik.

Dear Members, December 14, 1994, was a special time for Lodge 177, Academy as we honored our past presidents.

Kathy Fritz, secretary, introduced each of the past presidents and told the membership about each one.

Our first president was Jerry Tomastik.

Followed by Bill Hutka, Rae Lisenbe, Louis Driska, and Otis Beck. Rae Lisenbe was unable to attend. Each of these were presented with a certificate of appreciation and a watch. Our lodge could not have been as successful as it has been without these leaders.

The regular business meeting was called to order by President Otis Beck.

The members stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance and remained standing for a moment of silence for our deceased member Bobby Heller and also for all the deceased members during the year. May they rest in peace.

Thank you cards were read from Jackie Beck and the Bobby Heller Family. A Christmas card was read from District Director Willie Kohutek and his wife, Adeline.

The first place trophy for the State Volleyball Tournament, Spiking Team was presented to the team players. Janet Lyon, Fraternal Activities Coordinator, accepted the trophy.

All reports were postponed until the January meeting. We were honored to have Lanita Anglin, Secretary-Treasurer from the Supreme Lodge, as a guest.

The meeting was then adjourned.

Installation of the 1995 officers and trustees was made by Secretary-Treasurer Lanita Anglin.

Everyone then enjoyed a time of fel• lowship and a catered meal. The food drive items were given to a needy family.

Bettye and Curtis Hawk notified me that they have a new grandson, Aaron Cole Rodriquez. Aaron was born December 12, 1994, at 11:57 at Seaton Hospital in Austin. He weighed 8 pounds and 7 ounces and was 22 inches long.

Aaron's parents are Melissa and Steve Rodriquez. Great-grandparents are the late Dorothy and Cecil Massey. Aaron 's mother and grandparents are members of

Lodge 177.

Hope everyone had a good Christmas and wishing you a healthy and happy New Year.

Fraternally, Linda Johnson, Reporter -SPJST-

Lodge 196, Houston Northwest Reports on Christmas Party On Saturday, December 10, Lodge 196, Houston Northwest members met at Katy VFW Hall for our annual Christmas Party.

Over 60 members and guests were present, both young and old.

The meeting was called to order by Vice President Michael Moore. He lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance and a silent prayer for our president who was en route from Louisiana after attending his aunt's funeral.

All officers answered the roll call.

After welcoming our members, the minutes of the last meeting were read and accepted. The treasurer's report was also read and accepted.

There were six new members added to the SPJST Society. They were welcomed by all.

A fine report on the work of the Building Committee was given by D.O. Hutto .. They have more work to do and will try to have all final details to present at the January meeting. This committee is doing an excellent job. The land has been cleared, and if you would like to take a look, it is located at 17810 Huffrnister Road. Mr. Hutto warned us that we may be called on to do some work helping get all of this done. So please have yourself ready when you are called!

We are still soliciting donations towards our building and furnishings.

Our hats off to Marvin Schulz for his efforts.

Our next regular meeting was set for January 29, 1995, at Katy VFW Hall from 5 p.rn. to 8 p.m. We will have sandwiches,. chips, drinks, etc. after themeeting.

We were advised that if we wanted or needed a membership card to come to the head table after the meeting adjourned.

Our speaker for the day was Mr. Fred Buri, District Five Fraternal Activities Coordinator. He filled us in on bonus rosters, everyday hero awards, the deer contest, the Las Vegas trip in February 1995, the volleyball tournament, etc. We are very grateful for visits from different divisions of the SPJST organization who volunteer their time as speakers. It is always good to learn what is going on so we can participate. He encouraged us to continue to grow in membership and advised us to start planning to attend the Spring Meeting in Pasadena. Thank you for corning, Mr. Buri, and please feel welcome anytime.

Following the meeting's adjournment, we enjoyed a good meal and fellowship.

While waiting for Santa Claus to arrive, we were entertained by John Buri, our past SPJST State King from Lodge 88. John played Christmas music on the accordion.

The youth club was well-attended and everyone had a good time talking to Santa and giving their orders for Christmas. He gave a bag of goodies and best wishes to each child.

Wednesday, December 28, 1994—VESTNIK/7 Everyone attending had a good time and we are looking forward to seeing more of you at the January 29 meeting.

Fraternally submitted, Ruth Moore, Reporter

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200, Bruceville-Eddy Reports on December Meeting Lodge

Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy held its December meeting and Christmas Social on December 6, 1994.

President Bob Miracle opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Bob read a Christmas card from Willie Kohutek, District Two Director, wishing Lodge 200 a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Bob also read a thank you card from Bruceville-Eddy Senior Citizens for our donation of a turkey and ham for their Thanksgiving dinner. The last communication was from the Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar thanking Lodge 200 for having two volleyball teams in the state competition and for winning third place in the non-spiking division.

However, the thanking should be reversed. The lodge should be thanking the Supreme Lodge for allowing Lodge 200 to host the volleyball tournament because it was a lot of fun and great entertainment. Thanks! Lodge 200 had a great time and we enjoyed every aching muscle found in the strongest places, and if you do not believe me, just ask Allen Trig.

President Bob Miracle announced he had deposited $125.00 into the lodge's checking account for a special fund raiser he held. Thanks, Bob. You keep this up and our lodge home will happen.

Election of officers was held and all current officers were reelected unanimously. The 1995 officers will be:

201, BleiblervilleNelsonville Reports on December Meeting Lodge

Lodge 201, Bleiblerville-Nelsonville held their monthly meeting on Sunday, December 11, 1994.

The meeting was called to order by President Elaine Duron at 1 p.m.

The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.

Secretary Mrs. Lillie Mae Shupak read the minutes from the previous meeting.

The minutes were approved.

All officers were in attendance, and they presented their reports.

A silent moment of prayer was held in memory of our departed sister Mrs. Otillia Chaloupka Sisa.

Those members on the sick list were remembered. They were Weldon Wehring, Leland Schramm, and Bill Stark.

One new member. Chris Whitehead, was reported.

The secretary read all correspondence.

A great thank you was given to all who came out on Saturday morning for a general cleanup and to put up the Christmas tree. A good crowd came out, so a big job was done. Leroy Fick volunteered to take down the old shed.

The election of officers was then held.

Committee personnel were also appointed. The 1995 officers and committee personnel are:

President Mrs. Elaine Duron

Vice President Edwin Shupak, Jr.

Secretary Mrs. Lillie Mae Shupak

Treasurer Mrs. Clara Susen

Fraternal Activities Coordinator Mrs. Terry Eben

President

Reporter

Bob Miracle

Mrs. Celesta Balke

Vice President Harvey La Flamme

Hall Committee

Secretary-Treasurer

Mr. John Susen, Jr., Mr. Ronnie Shupak, Miss Jenell Zettel

Linda Roming

Financial Secretary

Custodian

Earl Soudelier

Mr. John Susen, Jr.

Reporter Earl Soudelier

Fraternal Activities Coordinator Earl Soudelier The lodge then discussed our Valentine Social to be held on February 11, 1994, at SPJST Lodge 177, Academy.

Like last year, members will be getting invitations for themselves and their spouses or guests to be presented at the door and the lodge will pay for your ticket. Please bring your favorite snacks to share with everyone. The dance will be BYOB with drinks or set ups available at Lodge 177. The band will be "Backroads" and the dance normally begins at 8 p.m.

We ask that you get there at 7:30 p.m. for a possible short meeting before the social. Last year, we had a great time and that is where "Twinkle Toes" Gene McBride earned his nickname. Place February 11 on your calendar and see Bob Miracle do the, boogie woogie with Jane. They make the perfect dance couple. You will also see Harvey La Flamme do the Texas Two-Step with his Valentine, Rosemary.

Earl Soudelier, Reporter

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The next regular lodge meeting will be January 8, 1995, at 2 p.m. This is the social month.

Mrs. Celesta Balke, Reporter

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

I reported on the cards sent.

A special thank you went to Elma Anderson for all she does for our club.

Louise Oujesky expressed her thanks for the card sent in memory of her brother.

Aleva Meza volunteered to take charge of the hostesses. We are asked to bring a cup towel to the next meeting.

Nattie Naugle was the lucky winner of the baby quilt, donated by Josephine Bugaj.

Bessie Brezina was our door prize winner.

Hostesses for our January 4 meeting will be Marie Tesar, Louise Oujesky and Rose Romeo.

Happy Birthday to Ann Sustala,

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.

University of Texas Department of Slavic Languages Reports on Czech Studies Program This has been a busy and productive semester at the University of Texas for Czech studies, thanks in large part to the generosity of the Czech community in Texas.

While Professor Hana Pichova has been on leave (to look after her new baby and to work on her research), Ms. Helena Confortiova, Charles University, Prague, has been filling in by teaching the beginning and intermediate language courses. During November, Helena also offered a series of evening lectures on Czech literature, free and open to the public. We were very pleased with the turnout. Helena has been a lively presence in the Department this semester.

We wish her well and, as we say in Austin, "Ya'll come back." Hana will be resuming her full time teaching in the Department in January and we look forward to her return.

Texas Chair in Czech Studies

Worth Friendship Club Reports on December Meeting Fort

Dear Members and Friends, Our December 7 meeting was called to order by our president, Jo Prochaska.

She welcomed our special guests from the Czech Republic, Dr. Dvalomine and Rudolph Paduihohova. She also welcomed Sister Mary Charlotte Vesely of Lisle, Illinois, Anna Marie Moncrief, and James and Marcus Adame, and 42 members.

We were led in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Agnes Reznicek Owen, Camille Bolcher, Marie Tesar, Lucille Kret, and Rose Romeo.

We all joined in a prayer, followed by a wonderful lunch. Then, Santa (Marie Tesar) called out the lucky numbers on the gifts.

Games and fellowship followed to end a perfect Christmas Party.

We hope everyone had a nice Christmas and best wishes for a happy and healthy new year.

Ray Alholm had surgery and is home recuperating. Get well soon.

Our next meeting, weather permitting, will be January 4, 1995, at 10:30 a.m. So until — keep smiling!

Fraternally, Mary Pavey —SPJST-

This spring Professor Jindrich Toman, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, will be in residence in the Department as the third temporary chairholder. He will be teaching two courses, an undergraduate course on the arts and cultures of Eastern Europe and a graduate seminar on Comparative Slavic Linguistics. In both, Czech studies will occupy a prominent place. We are eagerly awaiting Professor Toman's arrival in Texas and look forward to his visit. He will of course be visiting Czech communties and be delivering a public lecture which will be announced in the spring.

In addition, we have just heard from Professor Miroslav Prochazka, Charles University, Prague. He has accepted our offer to become the permanent holder of the Texas Chair in Czech Studies as of January 1996. We are

thrilled with this appointment. As many of you know, Professor Prochazka was born and educated in Prague, where he recieved his Ph.D. from Charles Univeristy. He has been teaching there since 1967 and has been Chairman of the Department of Czech Literature since 1993. He is a specialist on 20th century Czech literature, drama and literary theory. He and his wife Radka will be visiting Texas in January or February of 1995 to discuss arrangements for his permanent move to Austin in 1996. Once again, the Department of Slavic Languages is deeply grateful to the Czech community, without whose generosity this appointment would not have been possible.

We very much regret that we had to cancel our announced course in intensive Czech last summer: Woody Smith was eager to teach the language and UT had secured a special grant to contribute to the cost from the American Council of Learned Societies. Unfortunately, in spite of our best efforts, only one student officially enrolled, although we did have over ten members of the community who were planning to audit the course on a non-fee-paying basis. The Department, the University, and the funding agency were unable to offer the course for only one enrolled student. If there were sufficient demand, we would certainly consider offering Czech another summer.

On behalf of the entire Department of Slavic Languages at the University of Texas, I would like to wish all the members of the Czech community the very best for the holiday season and for the new year.

Michael R. Katz, Chairman Department of Slavic Languages —SPJST-

8/VESTNIK—Wednesday, December 28, 1994

Today, Prague is one of Europe's most visited cities. It is also among its best preserved capitals, thanks to an unusual chain of events. The historic section of the center city was not bombed during World War H, and in the post war years neither the Russian occupying forces nor the puppet Czech government had funds to spare for restoration or urban development. As a result, this splendid Baroque city remained in a time warp, faded but intact. Only now are its elegant palaces and beautiful Baroque churches being restored to their former splendor; nowhere in Central Europe is the past so omnipresent.

The crowning glory of the city is the Hradcany—known more familiarly as the Hrad or Prague Castle, a large collection of buildings on a hill overlooking and dominating the city—that is the political hub of the land and the repository of its greatest works of art. If Paris had gathered on the slopes of Montmartre the Louvre, Notre Dame, the Assemblee Nationale and the Elysee Palace—not to speak of the charming, narrow streets of the Left Bank—this would be France's equivalent of the Hrad. The true heart of Bohemia always was, and still is, the Prague Castle with its fortress-like ramparts. Its golden age began with the reign of Charles IV after his return from France in 1333 or 1344, when he succeeded in raising the diocese of Prague to the status of an archdiocese, and soon afterwards laid the foundation stone of the beautiful, Gothic St. Vitus' Cathedral whose spires rise high on the hill. Charles IV collected valuable saintly remains from all over Europe, enshrined them in reliquaries of gold, silver and precious stones, and displayed them in his cathedral where they still make up the most important part of the Treasury. The most spectacular single piece is the huge St. Wencelas crown made for Charles IV's coronation as King of Bohemia in 1347, that is surmounted by a reliquary in the form of a cross containing one of the thorns of Christ's crown. In father homage, Charles covered St. Wencelas' tomb in gold and lined the walls of his chapel in semi-precious stones. Peter Parler, Charles's architect, filled this French Gothic style cathedral with a large number of monumental sculptures based on an iconographical pattern worked out by his monarch, and it is in this magnificent setting that most of Bohemia's kings were crowned and are still buried.

When Vladislav II Jagiello was elected King of Bohemia in 1471, he concentrated on the rebuilding of an ancient palace on the hill. His architect, Benedikt Ried, erected on a magnificent hall for coronations and adjacent rooms for official royal functions and the monarch's private life. The magnificent Vladislav Hall, built on foundations of the Gothic and Romanesque palace of Charles IV, served as a place for ceremonial occasions including tournaments, receptions and even the first industrial exhibition in Bohemia in the 19th century. In all of Europe there is not a similar building of such width, length and height unsupported by pillars, and it is in this splendid hall that Vaclav Havel was elected president and made his address to the nation and Parliament.

It was Rudolf II, the Habsburg Emperor, who made Prague the center of the Holy Roman Empire after his accession to the throne of Bohemia in 1576.

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Library invites members to browse and borrow SPJST

The SPJST Library, located at the SPJST Home Office building in Temple invites members to come in and check things out. One of the library's most recent acquisitions is the previously reviewed volume The Prague Castle and

Its Treasures.

Prague, one of the world's most beautiful cities, features many exceptional buildings, including St. Vitus's Cathedral, which is pictured above.

He brought in Italian architects, created a renowned art collection as well as a new wing to the palace that now became one of the most sumptuous buildings of its kind in Central Europe. After this the palace remained practically unchanged until the 18th century, when the castle once again came to play a role in the plans of Imperial Vienna, whose Emperor decided to make it again one of the political centers of the Habsburg monarchy. The large building was now upgraded to fit the high standards of one of Europe's grandest imperial courts by Niccolo Pacassi.

And, finally, during the 20th century and the birth of the new Czechoslovak state, the palace was adapted to fit the new nation's parliament and to house its president, functions it still serves today.

Among the main architectural ensembles of the castle is St. George's convent, with its two characteristic white towers dating from the 12th century. This was adapted in the 20th century to house the important collection of Gothic and

Baroque Czech painting and sculpture that makes up part of the National Gallery. Among over 200 works exhibited in chronological order are the famous paintings of the Master of the Turban Altarpiece, who raised Czech painting to new heights, as well as Renaissance sculpture and painting from the period of Rudolf II, a monarch whose interest and passion for the fine arts was unparalleled.

Also, in this wing is a beautiful chapel, in both Romanesque and Gothic style, dedicated to the Virgin Mary; it is packed with objects relating to the history of the convent. Nearby, at the Sternberg Palace, are the extremely important collections of non-Czech art from Italian Primitives through the present day. This magnificent late Baroque Palace, built to the plans of the Viennese architect Domenico Martinelli, was finished in 1708 and contains the Italian gold-ground pictures from the collection of Archduke Francis Ferdinand d'Este, an important collection of Dutch pictures including Peter Brueghel's famous scene

"Only now are Prague's elegant palaces and Baroque churches being restored to their former splendor."

The SPJST Library features a wide collection of books and periodicals relating to Czech and Moravian culture, history, and geography. Likewise, the library contains an extensive collection of periodicals and books—including novels — in the Czech language. Most of the books and periodicals have been generously donated by members and friends of the SPJST. "We also have a growing genealogical section that may help members trying to track down their family histories," says Librarian and Museum Curator Dorothy Pechal. "That collection includes an extensive list of passenger lists of Czech, Moravian and Bohemian immigrants to the United States.

"And if you don't know where to start, we can help you there, too," Sister Pechal advises. "Just bring with you as much information—names and dates—as possible. That may be enough to help us steer you in the right direction."

SPJST Museum Visitors to the SPJST Library will also want to make a visit to the SPJST Museum. The many historical artifacts on display have all been donated by SPJST members. One of the objectives of the SPJST Museum is to preserve the Czech cultural heritage. It stands as a memorial to the pioneer Czech forefathers and mothers who settled Texas.

Guided tours are given during regular office hours or by special arrangement and there is no admission charge

The SPJST Library and Museum are open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. The library is closed from noon to 1 p.m. The SPJST Home Office is located at 520 North Main Street in Temple.

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Wednesday, December 28, 1994-VESTNIK/9

From the State Youth Director Second Quarter Vestnik Projects and Contests Dear Leaders and Youth Club Members, Below you will find the Second Quarter Report for completed Vestnik Projects and Contests for the months of September, October and November.

We had the following participation: September - 220, October - 225, and November - 213, with 30 clubs participating for the quarter.

The next report will be published in March.

If you have any questions, please contact your youth leader or call me at 1 (800) 727-7578.

Thank you for your support.

Fraternally, Joni Lange State Youth Director -SPJST-

Vestnik Project and Contest Points for Second Quarter Name

Points

Youth Leader

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Jeff Holly Scott Holly Jeremy Kalmus Bryan Richardson John Richardson Trevor Scott Tucker Scott Adam Siptak Joshua Siptak James Svetlik Nicholas Vahalik Elizabeth Wagner

60P,60C 60P,60C 60P,60C 35P,40C 40P,40C 60P,60C 40P,40C 60P,60C 59P60C 60P,60C 59P,60C 60P,60C

Annie Vahalik Annie Vahalik Annie Vahalik Annie Vahalik Annie Vahalik Annie Vahalik Annie Vahalik Annie Vahalik Annie Vahalik Annie Vahalik Annie Vahalik Annie Vahalik

6 6 6 6

Celia Dobecka Tammi Dobecka Traci Dobecka Christi Sparkman

60P,60C 60P,60C 20P,20C 59P,60C

Willie Mae Schuetz Willie Mae Schuetz Willie Mae Schuetz Willie Mae Schuetz

9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

Amy Gaas Jason Gaas Kimberly Gaas Jess Junek Casey Kovar Kathryn Kovar Candice Macik Dwayne Macik Travis Schoppe Randall See Rebekah See Heather Slenk Holly Slenk

60P,60C 60P,60C 60P,60C 20P,20C 20P,20C 60P,60C 60P,60C 60P,60C 60P,60C 20P,20C 20P,20C 60P,60C 60P,60C

Betty Schoenemann Betty Schoenemann Betty Schoenemann Betty Schoenemann Betty Schonenmann Betty Schoenemann Betty Schoenemann Betty Schoenemann Betty Schoenemann Betty Schoenemann Betty Schoenemann Betty Schoenemann Betty Schoenemann

13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

Sue Flippin Alicia Ford Emily Jatzlau Dale Korth Lamanda Kostelka Nicholas Rackel Brandon Rankin Andy Rife Keri Rife Jay Roberts Delia (Dee) Wiederhold Lindsey Wiederhold Magan Zimmerhanzel

60P,60C 60P,60C 60P,59C 40P,60C 39P,40C 60P,60C 20P,20C 20P,20C 20P,20C 39P,60C 60P,60C 59P,60C 20C

LaDonna Jatzlau LaDonna Jatzlau LaDonna Jatzlau LaDonna Jatzlau LaDonna Jatzlau LaDonna Jatzlau LaDonna Jatzlau LaDonna Jatzlau LaDonna Jatzlau LaDonna Jatzlau L.aDonna Jatzlau LaDonna Jatzlau LaDonna Jatzlau

17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17

Heather Campise Cheryl Cannon Sheena Charanza Sheree Charanza Jessica Clements Steven Clements Brandi Floyd Joni Floyd Jessica Hejl Justin Hejl Lacy Jones Deidre Kubecka

20P,20C 60P,60C 39P,40C 39P,40C 60P,59C 55P,60C 40P,40C 40P,40C 40P,58C 56P,60C 60P,58C 59P,60C

Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek

Lodge No.

17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17

Jill Malazzo Patrick Mantey Ricky Mantey, Jr. Kimberly Mayes Vicki Morehead Vince Morehead Brooke Paul Jackie Paul Mabrey Petty Marshall Petty Kristie Phelps Lauren Prescott Cheryl Sebesta Cindy Sebesta Crystal Sebesta Cheryl Story Mindy Suehs Charee Surovik Kristi Vollentine Lindsay Vollentine Misti Vollentine Susanne Vollentine April Wotipka Crystal Wotipka

60P,60C 40P40C 40P,40C 54P,60C 40P,39C 60P,60C 60P,60C 60P,58C 56P,60C 57P,60C 35P,40C 20P,20C 59P,60C 60P,60C 60P,60C 37P,40C 20P,20C 20P,20C 20P,20C 20P,20C 20P,20C 20P,20C 59P,58C 59P,60C

Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek

20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20

Johna Lalla Jvonne Lalla Alana Shirocky Andrea Shirocky Laura Spanel-Weber Cara Spanel-Weber James Teague Patti Teague

40P,40C 40P,40C 20P,20C 20C 40P,40C 20C 40P,60C 20C

Emily Tischler Emily Tischler Emily Tischler Emily Tischler Emily Tischler Emily Tischler Emily Tischler Emily Tischler

24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24

Jeffrey Ashcraft Jennifer Ashcraft Andy Baker Danny Baker Tammy Baker Kathryn Cathey Ashley Coots Lori Coots Alison Eixman Jarred Eixman Shelly Gerich Ryan Greger Scott Hudson Jason Koliha Nikki Nejtek Meagan Ray Lisa Spanhel Tonya Spanhel Ashley Veselka

40P,40C 60P,60C 60P,60C 40P,40C 59P,60C 60P,59C 60P,59C 20P,19C 40P,40C 40P,39C 20P,19C 20P,20C 60P,59C 20P,20C 40P 40P 60P,60C 60P,59C 59P,60C

Melanie Zavodny Melanie Zavodny Melanie Zavodny Melanie Zavodny Melanie Zavodny Melanie Zavodny Melanie Zavodny Melanie Zavodny Melanie Zavodny Melanie Zavodny Melanie Zavodny Melanie Zavodny Melanie Zavodny Melanie Zavodny Melanie Zavodny Melanie Zavodny Melanie Zavodny Melanie Zavodny Melanie Zavodny

25 25

Ryan Mach Stacy Lynn Mach

19P,20C 20P,40C

Alicia Honza Alicia Honza

28

Jessica Kelner

60P,60C

Helen Kelner

29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29

Chad Cervenka Jason Cervenka Lacy Cervenka Melissa DeChiara Pagina DeChiara Christi Haag Lisa Haag Blake Hegar Brooke Hegar Adam Jezisek Jeffrey Kelm Chris Kolinek Whitney Kolinek Kristine Muegge Kristen Rieger Nikki Rieger Ashley Robbins Adam Tallas Chad Tallas Jason Vrana

18P,20C 18P,20C 19P,20C 20P,20C 20P, 20C 20P,20C 40P,40C 20P,60C 20P60C 60P,60C 40P,40C 20P,20C 20P,20C 18P,20C 40P,20P 20P,20C 20P,20C 20P,19C 20P,20C 20P,20C

Jerry Tallas Jerry Tallas Jerry Tallas Jerry Tallas Jerry Tallas Jerry Tallas Jerry Tallas Jerry Tallas Jerry Tallas Jerry Tallas Jerry Tallas Jerry Tallas Jerry Tallas Jerry Tallas Jerry Tallas Jerry Tallas Jerry Tallas Jerry Tallas Jerry Tallas Jerry Tallas

30 30 30 30 30 30

Kirby Bubela Bethany Dluhos Rachel Dluhos Sarah Dluhos Jeanine Dorotik T.J. Drapela

60P,60C 20P,20C 20P,20C 20P,20C 20P,20C 60C

Lisa Bubela Lisa Bubela Lisa Bubela Lisa Bubela Lisa Bubela Lisa Bubela

10/VkSTNIK-Wednesday, December 28, 1994 30 30 30 30 30 30 30

Travis Krpec Andrea Reck Anthony Reck Ashley Reck Camille Staff Mandy Staff Crystal Roye

60P,60C 20P,20C 20P,20C 20P,20C 60P,60C 60P,60C 19P,20C

Lisa Bubela Lisa Bubela Lisa Bubela Lisa Bubela Lisa Bubela Lisa Bubela Lisa Bubela

35 35 35 35 35 35 35

Waylon Callaway Amy Dennis Ana-Alica Dennis Holli Dennis Whitney Dennis RD Easter Chris Pavelka

60P,60C 60P,60C 60P,60C 60P,60C 60P,60C 40P,40C 60P,60C

Barbara Pavelka Barbara Pavelka Barbara Pavelka Barbara Pavelka Barbara Pavelka Barbara Pavelka Barbara Pavelka

40 40 40 40 40 40

Martha Bartos Sharon Borak Ross Juranek Jody Krpec Lisa Reck Christopher Wilson

60P,60C 60P,60C 39P,40C 20P,20C 20P,20C 20P

Charlene Borak Charlene Borak Charlene Borak Charlene Borak Charlene Borak Charlene Borak

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

Janet Baca Rachel Baca Clifton Coufal Daniel Gibson Thomas Gibson Lisa Greger Mark Greger Rebecca Greger David Hejl Sarah Hejl Ty Horton Jeff Kirby Jessica Kirby Kristin Klecka Melanie Koslovsky Heath Novosad Heather Novosad E.J. Pechal Jennifer Pechal Shannon Pechal Erin Skrabanek Gary Skrabanek Jason Smith Joshua Smith

40P,59C 60P,59C 19P,20C 40P,40C 20P,20C 60P,60C 20P,20C 60P,59C 40P,39C 60P,59C 19P 20P,19C 20P,20C 60P,59C 20P,20C 20P,40C 40P,39C 20P,20C 39P,39C 60P,59C 39P,39C 40P,20C 60P,60C 18P,20C

Ginger Greger Ginger Greger Ginger Greger Ginger Greger Ginger Greger Ginger Greger Ginger Greger Ginger Greger Ginger Greger Ginger Greger Ginger Greger Ginger Greger Ginger Greger Ginger Greger Ginger Greger Ginger Greger Ginger Greger Ginger Greger Ginger Greger Ginger Greger Ginger Greger Ginger Greger Ginger Greger Ginger Greger

49 49 49 49

Kristi Behrens Becky Schwertner Brad Schwertner Matt Schwertner

40P,40C 60P,60C 60P,60C 60P,60C

Nancy Schwertner Nancy Schwertner Nancy Schwertner Nancy Schwertner

66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66

Justin Engelke Thomas Honey Brian Tierce Jesika Tierce Michael Tierce Nathan Tierce James Trickett Sandra Trickett

60P,60C 60P,60C 60P,60C 60P,60C 60P,59C 60P,60C 20P,20C 20P,20C

Dana McAdams Dana McAdams Dana McAdams Dana McAdams Dana McAdams Dana McAdams Dana McAdams Dana McAdams

84 84 84 84 84 84 84

C.J. Novak J.J. Novak Jamie L. Novak Meribeth Novak Marchele Olds Jarod Olds Brooks Zabojnik

60P,60C 60P,60C 59P,60C 60P,60C 40P,60C 40P,60C 39P,40C

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

88 $8 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88

Karen Bender Kristen Bender Krystle Bender Laura Farquhar Lisa Farquhar Amanda Havemann Nicholas Havemann Christina Janak Grant Janak Lindsey Michalak Paul Pflughaupt Kristy Sokol Tamara Williams Natalie Zalesky

60P,60C 60P,60C 60P,60C 20P,20C 19P,20C 40P,35C 60P,60C 20C 20C 20P,20C 20P,20C 20P,20C 15C 40C

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

92 92

Paxton Davies Melissa Hubenak

40P,40C 20P,20C

Gordon Hubenak Gordon Hubenak

92 92 92 92 92

James Linderman Amber May Jeremiah May Jessica May Christina Watkins

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

97 97 97 97

Brandi Dum Nicole Dum Kristine Ann Dum Randi Ralston

107 107 107

Kelly Ciomperlik Trey Pfeil Jolene Spillers

60P,55C 40P,39C 20P,20C

Liz Bielefeld Liz Bielefeld Liz Bielefeld

117 117 117 117 117

Erika Landin Jonathan Sosa Joshua Sosa Melissa Sosa Sarah Stidham

20P,20C 38P,40C 40P,40C 40P,40C 59P,60C

Betty Jurica Betty Jurica Betty Jurica Betty Jurica Betty Jurica

142 142 142 142

John Buri Amanda Hermis Jason Hermis Michael Schleider

59P,60C 60P,60C 60P,60C 60P,60C

Elizabeth Hermis Elizabeth Hermis Elizabeth Hermis Elizabeth Hermis

154 154

Joni Jones Amy Roach

40P,40C 20P,20C

Mary Steinman Mary Steinman

160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160

Jennifer Block Jeremy Block Nathan Block Neil Block Chase Bubenik Jessica Bubenik Kristi Braden Chase Dierschke Grant Dierschke Sarah Dierschke Jimmy Halfmann Roxanne Halfmann Quinten Holik Ryan Holik Cara Jansa Clay Jansa Ryan Jansa James Lehr Austin Miller Kamber Noel Krystle Noel Todd Schwartz

60P,60C 60P,60C 60P,60C 60P,60C 60P,60C 59P,60C 20P,20C 60P,60C 40P,40C 60P,60C 60P,60C 60P,60C 59P,60C 60P,60C 60P,60C 60P,60C 60P,60C 40P,40C 40P,40C 20P,20C 20P,20C 60P,60C

Betty Schwartz Betty Schwartz Betty Schwartz Betty Schwartz Betty Schwartz Betty Schwartz Betty Schwartz Betty Schwartz Betty Schwartz Betty Schwartz Betty Schwartz Betty Schwartz Betty Schwartz Betty Schwartz Betty Schwartz Betty Schwartz Betty Schwartz Betty Schwartz Betty Schwartz Betty Schwartz Betty Schwartz Betty Schwartz

172 172 172 172 172

Jennie Lee Kate Lee Maegan Loxterman Misty Setliff Leslie Watkins

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

Dottie Watkins Dottie Watkins Dottie Watkins Dottie Watkins Dottie Watkins

177 177 177 177 177 177 177 177 177 177 177 177

Kristen Bartek Jenny Fritz Hope Hanusch Stephen Hanusch Jatanna Honeycutt Jessica Lyon Jordan Lyon Courtney Wagner Sara Wagner Tiffany Wolf Regina Wright Renelle Wright

60P,60C 40P,39C 20P,39C 15P,20C 20P,20C 60P,60C 60P,59C 60P,58C 60P,60C 40P,40C 56P60C 20C

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

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

Whitney Bohnenberger Stacey Branham Lauren Dunham Jonathan Haag Barry Jaroszewski Chase Jaroszewski Jarod Jaroszewski Sarah Jaroszewski Derek Koehler Devin Koehler Cory Mauer Andrea Mills Chris Mills Jeremiah Mills Patrick Mills

60P,60C 60P,60C 20P 20P,20C 20P,20C 15P 20P,20C 20P,20C 39P,40C 39P,40C 15P 20P,20C 20P,20C 20P,20C 20P

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

20C 20C 20C 20C

Gordon Hubenak Gordon Hubenak Gordon Hubenak Gordon Hubenak Gordon Hubenak Diana Dum Diana Dum Diana Dum Diana Dum

Wednesday, December 28, 1994—VeSTNIIZ/11

185 185 185 185

Travis Ploch Karen Popp Holly Reynolds Ross Reynolds

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

Theresa Haag Theresa Haag Theresa Haag Theresa Haag

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

Tracy Betak Travis Betak Allyson Holman Lauren Johnson Lindsey Johnson Justin Klaus Kimberly Klaus Justin Leschber Ronny Leschber Stephanie Leschber Kenneth Meyer Amy Rohlack Lance Rohlack Deidra Young Ursula Young

60P,60C 60P,60C 59P,60C 39P,40C 20P 40P,40C 40P,40C 60P58C 20P,20C 60P,60C 20P,20C 60P,40C 20P,20C 20P,20C 40P,40C

Karen Leschber Karen Leschber Karen Leschber Karen Leschber Karen Leschber Karen Leschber Karen Leschber Karen Leschber Karen Leschber Karen Leschber Karen Leschber Karen Leschber Karen Leschber Karen Leschber Karen Leschber

Jason Castillo Bradley Hale Kyla Hale Mark Janecek Regina Janecek Derek Levy Natalie Levy Corinne Lalonde Melisa Stasny Ryan Stasny Kirk Weathers

37P,38C 19C 20C 20P,20C 20P,20C 18P,20C 20C 20P,20C 39P,40C 54P,59C 19P,20C

Jill Stasny Jill Stasny Jill Stasny Jill Stasny Jill Stasny Jill Stasny Jill Stasny Jill Stasny Jill Stasny Jill Stasny Jill Stasny

196 196 196 196 '196 196 196 196 196 196 196

Scenes from Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Christmas Program

Making teddy bear Christmas streamers are Jess Junek, Kim Gaas, Karen Gaas, Theresa Schoppe (mother), Dwayne Macik, Mia Kovar, Nick Kirk and Sarah Yezak.

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

4, Hallettsville Youth Club Visits Nursing Home

Lodge

Dear SPJST Readers, On Sunday, December 11, 1994, SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville Youth Club went to visit Southern Manor Nursing Home. While we were there we sang Christmas carols and visited with the residents. They really enjoyed it and asked us to come back and entertain them next year.

I hope you had a Merry Christmas.

Happy New Year!

Jeff Holly (14) (12/14/94) —SPJST-

4, Hallettsville Youth Club Reports on December Meeting

Lodge 4, Hallettsville Youth Club Reports on District Six Fall Meeting Dear Readers, Congratulations to all of the youth who participated in the District Six Fall Meeting. The Christmas ornaments were very nice. Thanks to Lodge 97, Placedo for hosting the meeting.

Merry Christmas!

Scott Holly (11) (12/14/94) —SPJST-

LEFT: Snook Youth Club Honorary Grandmothers for the 1994 - 1995 year were presented with gifts by youth club member Becky See. Pictured, from left are Mrs. Milady Junek and Mrs. Dorothy Lewis.

6, Cottonwood Youth Club Reports on December Meeting

Lodge

Lodge

Dear SPJST Readers, On December 11, 1994, Lodge 4, Hallettsville went to the Stevens Convalescent Home and sang Christmas songs to the residents. They enjoyed it very much, and they wanted us to come back. Some of the nurses said that is was great entertainment for the residents.

I hope everyone had a merry Christmas and I am wishing you all a Happy New Year.

Tucker Scott SPJST-

Dear Readers, After our December 4 meeting, we started our Christmas party. We played free games with free prizes. Everyone enjoyed that.

Then, the good cooks prepared a delicious supper. After supper, we had a short program. Santa made his appearance with goodies for all. We thank all the cooks and Santa for a wonderful day.

Fraternally yours, Celia Dobecka (10) SPJST—

Quote of the Week w

All of the youth club members gathered on stage to sing "Jingle Bells," anticipating that Santa would stop by and see them.

Learn to say no. be of more use to you than to be able to read Lati;:.

—Charie !add .:nirzeon

Snook Youth Club members collected pennies for the Scholarship Drive, telephone books, stuffed toys for Brenham State School, books for senior citizens and cards for St. Jude as their December charity projects. Pictured are, back row: Becky See, Ashley Victorick, Randy See, Katie See, Kathryn Kovar and Amy Gaas. Middle row: Jess Junek, Courtney Macik, Heather Sienk, Candice Macik, Nick Kirk and Jason Gaas. Front row: Kim Gaas, SarrLr- _ 2zalc, Dwayne Macik, Mia Kovar, Lucas Schoppe, Holly Sierik and s Joni,

12/VESTNIK—Wednesday, December 28, 1994

Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club Reports on December Meeting Dear Readers, We held our meeting on Sunday, December 4. After our meeting, we had our Christmas party and supper. Santa Claus came and he gave us all some goodies.

Merry Christmas!

Christi Sparkman —SPJST-

9, Snook Youth Club Reports on December Meeting Lodge

Dear Readers, Our youth club held its monthly meeting on Sunday, December 4, 1994. After a brief meeting, we practiced our Christmas program.

We also made Christmas ornaments.

We made bears out of cotton balls. We also cut bears out of paper. We decorated the bears and made bear garland. We also decorated the tree and the hall.

Hope everyone had a merry Christmas. Happy New Year!

Fraternally, Travis Schoppe (7) (12/17/94) —SPJST-

Ne7/ labor Youth Club Reports on November Meeting

L

dge 17,

Dear Readers, On Sunday, November 6, 1994, the Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club meeting was held at Lodge 17, New Tabor.

As part of our meeting, we had Clarence Sefcik, a volunteer firefighter with the Caldwell Volunteer Fire Department speak to our youth club about fire safety.

Assistant Youth Leader Randy Gaas assisted him by wearing the gear that firefighters wear when fighting fires.

After a short lesson on fire safety, we went outside to the fire truck and Clarence showed us how the fire truck works. The water really sprays a long way. We also sat in the driver's seat of the fire truck and got on the top of the truck so we could all get in the picture.

Thank to Clarence for giving us such a good lesson on fire safety.

Fraternally, Matthew Nors, Activity Reporter (Editor's Note: Matthew's photo which accompanied this story will appear next week)

SPJST

Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club Awarded Sixth Place in Temple Christmas Parade On Monday, December 5, 1994, Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club entered a float in the Temple Christmas Parade.

The float placed sixth out of 105 entries in the parade, sponsored by the Temple Chamber of Commerce.

The float was called "A CandyLand Christmas" and featured a lighted gingerbread house with a smoking chimney, gingerbread people, a peppermint candy walkway, giant chocolate kisses, and an assortment of Christmas candy, all set on a bed of snow. Youth members riding on the float carried giant, colorful lollipops.

The float was also entered in the Rosebud Parade on Thursday, December 8, 1994.

This was Cyclone Youth Club's first float. The float took many hours of teamwork from the youth members, parents, and friends. We learned a lot from this project. But the most important thing we learned is that anything is possible when you set goals and work towards achieving them. We never gave up with our project.

Of course, we experienced some shortcomings along the way, but we worked around them, and eventually overcame them. From selecting the wood to painting to putting the lights on to riding on the float, each Cyclone Youth Club member has a special memory of our 1994 "CandyLand Christmas" float.

I am extremely grateful to everyone who helped create our 1994 float. This project was very successful and could not have been so without the help of so many extraordinary persons: Cyclone Youth Club Members and Parents, Joe and Rosamond Baker, Larry and Marian Carpenter, Raymond and Doris Coots, Terry and Penny Coots, Mary Eixman, Richard Greger, Jerry and Linda Koliha, Robert and Barbara Macek, Carl Macek, David Nauert, and Milton and Martha Zavodriy.

Special thanks to Mr. Gene Sosa for the use of his new trailer; Larry and Marian Carpenter for the use of their unique truck to pull the float in the parades; Steve Bruggman for driving in the Temple Parade; and Larry Carpenter for driving in the Rosebud Parade. I would also like to thank Danny Baker, Tammy Baker, Steven Carpenter, Jason Koliha, David Nauert, and Milton Zavodny for devoting the December 3 and 4 weekend to working on the float construction.

Happy Holidays from Cyclone Youth Club! We wish you love, peace, and happiness in 1995.

Fraternally, Melanie Zavodny Youth Leader

Dear Readers, The December 10, 1994, meeting of Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club was called to order at 4:10 p.m. by President Danny Baker.

Scott Hudson led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Secretary Jennifer Ashcraft called the roll. There were 20 members present. Two new members were introduced. We welcomed Nikki Nejtek and Meagan Ray to our youth club.

After a brief meeting, we practiced for our Christmas program and decorated the tree and hall. Beautiful decorations were used on our stage from our sixth place winning float in the Temple Christmas Parade.

Our Christmas Program was held on Sunday, December 11, 1994, at 4 p.m. following a special memorial service for deceased members. Thanks to Youth Leader Melanie Zavodny for getting together a very organized and interesting program. All the youth participating did an excellent job. I had fun tap dancing to "Jingle Bell Rock".

Following the program, Santa arrived with a bag of goodies. A delicious meal was also served.

See you at our January meeting on Sunday, January 8, 1995, at 2 p.m. at Flag Hall.

Fraternally, Ashley Veselka (10), Reporter (12/19/94) —SPJST-

30, Talton Youth Club Reports on Christmas Party Lodge

Dear Readers, On Sunday, December 11, Lodge 30 youth and adults had their Christmas party.

We enjoyed turkey, dressing, fried chicken, and other goodies for dinner.

After the dinner, the adults had their meeting. Then, the youth had their meeting. We brought canned goods for the needy, donated to the 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive, read poems, and sang Christmas songs. Contest winners for the centerpiece were announced and door prizes were drawn. Then, we all opened our gifts.

Our youth leader Karen Kaspar stepped down and chose Lisa Bubela as our new leader. We will miss Mrs. Kaspar very much, but we know Mrs. Bubela is very good, too. Our next meeting is on January 8 at 2 p.m.

Fraternally, Travis Krpec (12/19/94) —SPJST----

Lodge 66, Waco Youth Club Reports on Christmas Party I hope everyone had fun at our Youth Christmas Party on December 11.

We plan to go Christmas caroling on December 22.

Just a reminder that if you can work, our kitchen will be open on New Year's Eve at Linden Hall.

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

160, San Angelo Youth Club Reports on 1994 Activities Lodge

Dear Members and Readers, The Lodge 160, San Angelo Youth Club is having a busy and active year.

Our teen members attended Leader-inTraining (LIT) Camp at Camp Lone Star in LaGrange this summer. Our youth club along with other District Four clubs had our summer camp at Camp Butman. oy, did we have fun!

This year we have had a fishing rodeo and fish fry, a bowling and pizza party, our annual Thanksgiving dinner to honor our grandparents, and we are making tray favors for the "Meals for the Elderly".

Our youth club is actively involved in our community and lodge. We will help with the annual Lodge 160 meeting, registering members and providing the entertainment.

This year, at State Youth Achievement Day our club won 20 prizes. We won seven first place trophies, ten second place ribbons, and three third place ribbons.

Our club is growing and we have a good time. We wish to thank Betty Schwartz, our youth leader.

Fraternally, James Lehr, Reporter —SPJST-

SPJST-

Wishes to Your Youtki Clt for a Successful New Year!

-T-est

Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club Reports on December Meeting

Pictured, from left, are the Lodge 160, San Angelo Youth Club officers for 1995: President Jeremy Block, Vice President Jennifer Block, Secretary Jessica Bubenik, Treasurer Clay Jansa, Reporter James Lehr, Sgt. at Arms Todd Schwartz, Assistant Secretary Ryan Jansa and Assistant Treasurer Roxanne Halfmann.

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Karel Polak& V prestavkach mezi jednotlivymi efsly budou P.T. obecenstvo A bylo porad Icrasneji, v g echno se obveselovati vystiednIci Pif a Paf zelenalo, kvetly tre g ne, a kdyi svymi podatenymi gprymy. g tudenti hrali v hospode pilijar, tak si Na konci bylo napsano, le gkolnf s y lekali kabat A jednou y am, bylo to hnedle k polednfmu, chodil pan clftky a vojfni platf polovic.

A my jsme porad chodili za panem Du g anek, co je na obci, po meste, a mel pod paldf plakaty, jako i hrnek Du g ankem, abysme videli vgecky plakaty a cizokrajna zvffata, co na s mazem a g tetku. Zastavoval se pied kaldym narolfm a my ho g i, co spolu nich byla vymalovand, i g ag ky i krasojezdkyni i slona, Iirafu, Iva a mluvfme, jsme chodili za nfm, jelika jsme byli /adostivi, co to jino iivoeichy, prod jsem prigel bude. Bejval Antonin byl ze vgech pozde k obedu, a tatfnek pravil, le se nejladostivej g f a ptal se: „Pane na milostpana nebude eekat, al se mu Du g anku, co to bude?" a pan uraef.

Ja jsem na ta slova nic nerekl, ale Du g anek odvetil? „Ku§ a jdi jedl jsem pole y ku s ka panfm, aekoli maminka ti bude hledat blechy," a i jinde mluvil dosti sproste, ponevadl ji nerad, a koukal jsem se velice ctnostne. Kdyl jsem dojedl obed, tak mu vftr bra! plakaty.

A kdyi nalepil jeden plakat, tak to jsem pravil silnym hlasem „Dfky byl ohromne veliky plakat piny Tobe, Bole, za ty dary," a tatfnek se pod Eva! na maminku a maminka se obrazkit, a my jsme eetli: podfvala na tatfnka a chvillcu se na Pozor! —Jen nekolik dui! sebe koukali.

GRAND-CIRKUS RUDOLFI! Po obede jsem choval Maneinku a Svetova sensace! zpfval jsem jf ,,Nikdy se nevratf pohadka mladf" a zpfval jsem tak Potom tam bylo napsano tiskacfmi dlouho, a maminka pravila, ai toho pfsmenami, le Grandcirkus Rudolfi necham a ai skoefm tatfnkovi pro ve g keremu zdej g fmu P.T. obecenstvu noviny. Docela nic jsem neodtnlouval na vedomost dava, e je ten nejvetgf a bele' jsem velice rychle. cirkus na svete, jelikoi ma zarueene Odpoledne pri g el Eda Ketnlink a nejvybranej g f program, ktery zcela pravil, ai s nfm jdu, jelikoI vgichni ho g i eekajf. Odpovedel jsem mu uspokojf v g echny znalce.

Grand-cirkus Rudolfi konal sva silnym hlasem, aby to tatfnek slygel predstavenf pied v g emi cfsari a krali, v Icrame, le nikam nepfijdu, jako i presidenty a ministry a vgude jelikoi si musfm opakovat zlomky, sklidil uznanf a pochvalu od abych umel.

Vübec ani tro g illnku jsem se vysokeho panstva, jako i i glechticti, nepral, s Rampepurdou, aekoli ona ano i starostit obcf.

A jeg te tam bylo napsano, e P.T. sama zaefnala. Ale pravil jsem jf obecenstvo uvidf Icrale pougte, jemnym hlasem: „Mild Kristyno, obrovskeho Iva nubijskeho, jehoi nech me byt, ja te taky necham."

Sam od sebe jsem cvieil na housle ptfg erny rev zahanf domorodciim spanek. Kahly se podivovati mule a zkou g el jsem nary' i dvojhmaty, cvieenemu tygrovi bengalskemu, snalil jsem se hrat, aby to nevrzalo, postrachu dhinglf, stra g livemu hadovi a tatfnek to sly g el v Icrame a brueel si spokojene. jmenem Icrajte tygrovite, ktera live Bas od easu jsem chodil do kvelbu 'cranky, jako i i jine livoeichy hlta, o a zdravil jsem zakaznfIcy silnym eeml se kaldy presvedeiti mule. hlasem, al mne jedna selka Milovnfkum krkoloznnych vyjeva pochvalila, le jsem dobre vedeny. naslqq a se vzkna pffleiitost uvidet Tatfnkovi se to lfbilo, proeel jsem svetoznamou akrobatickou skupinu daval poeestnost elm dal tfm bratri Abaldini, lath za svoje silnej g fm hlasem, al tatfnek pravil, prvotrkinf vykony byli odmeneni nemusfm tak desne Nat. Taky jsem zlatou medailf na Svetove vystave v pomahal v krame a jeclen pan pravil: San Francisku. „Takovy g punt, za pultem ho nenf Program je obohacen o y id& a u2 se ma k svetu." feckorfmske zapasy ve volnem stylu.

Ve g kole jsem sedel rovne, ani Mu s maskou, mistr sveta a vgech tro g ku jsem se nevrtel a mel jsem kolonif, vyzve mistnf obeany do nice na lavici. Daval jsem bedlive ringu a ten, kdo by ho porazil, bude pozor a pork' jsem se hlasil. Mluvil odmenen eestnou cenou.

Svetova krasojezdkyne Miss jsem s Patou Karlem laskave a t enek Jirsak to sly g el a prf g erne se gklebil, Arabella piedvede ukazky sveho jako le jsem g plhoun. a Zilvar pravil, umenf, kterym oslnila obecenstvo ye le se mnou nic nenf, a ja jsem pravil, v g ech svetadflech! Po prve v le u s nfm nebudu chodit, jelikol echach! Jedineena pifleiitost.

Indicky slon Jumbo! Skupina jsou na neho same stflnosti. cvieenych psft, milaelcove Chodil jsem pomalu a spravedlive, obecenstva! koukal jsem se ctnostne, jelikoi jsem

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28.prosinec 1994 chtel 17•Srt neobyeejne hodny a ze v g ech nejhodnej g f. Kaideho yeeera jsem zpytoval sve svedomf, jestli jsem u nejhodnej g f, a poll(' se mne zdalo, e jeg te nejsem nejhodnej g f a le se musfm je g te velice cvieit v hodnosti. A kdyi jsem potkal pant Soumarovou, tak jsem zarval „rukulfbam" takovym straglivym hlasem, le se v g ichni obraceli.

Jednou tatfnek pil kafe, a kdy/ dopil kafe, tak postavil hrnek na sve mfsto a pravil: „Matko, ten na g Peia se mne nechce lfbit. Nenf nejak marodny, e ho nenf slyget?"

Maminka odvetila: „2e by mu new bylo, to mu zas nenf, vklyi mu dobre gmakuje." „Mize se zda, le new provedl a tea se bojf, le to praskne," pravil tatfnek.

Ale ja jsem nic neprovecll a taky nic neprovedu, aekoli bych toho mohl provest habadej. Mohl jsem odtahnout vozejk s ovocem, co path Kozf Kuncce, jak mne navadel Zilvar z chudobince, a pustit ho s kopeeka dont, ona by desne Nala. Jelika se nikdo nedfval. Mohl jsem provest jeg te jin g f veci, ale ja naschval nic neudelam, kdyby nevfm co, jelikoi jsem si vzal do hlavy, e budu ze v g ech nejhodnejgf.

Jak jsem nyeko litoval, e jsme prohejrili penfze, ktere jsme si u g ettili na cestu do Italie! Ja jsem nechtel, ale Eda Kemlink porad navadel, abysme si koupili kapsle, pry neubude. Tak jsme si koupili kapsle a Eda pravil, e nyeko nas tech par Icrejcara nevytrhne, a tak jsme si koupili detektyvlat Vraida v pancerove skrfni, cucavou gtanglieku a svatojansky chleba a pal( jsme gIi na pfatelsky zapas Soumarova jedenactka proti Letnf hoste komb.

Urednfci Hermanovy tovarny. Tak kdyl tea prijede cirkus, nemame nic a abysme byli porad hodnf. Ja jsem tak hodny, e mluvlm pravopisne a porad rficam „nybri"a „tudfl". Tatfnek pravil: „Nech si uI to nybri, ja jsem z toho nervosnf."

I chodil jsem tam i sem a smutne jsem pfemy g lel, ie cirkus treba odjede a ja ho neuvidfm. Kaldeho y eeera jsem se modlil modlitbu, kterou jsem sam vynalezl: „BoIfelcu mil, dopusi, abych uvidel vgecka predstavenf cirkusu, jako l krmeni drave zveie, co jest za polovienf vstupne. V g ichni ho g i tam budou a já bych nesmel? Za to Ti slibuju, budu pilne obcovat slulbam bohm, a bude pfsemna prace, tak si dam pozor, abych mel vnej g f tlpravu velmi tihlednou a neudelal ani jednoho kance. Nedopust, 6 Paneboie, aby tatfnek pravil: ,Do ladneho cirkusu se nepiljde, to je zbyteene vyhazovanf penez, kde to ma jeden brat. V cirkusu se nauefg jenom skotactvf a zacpe si hlavu darebnostmi.' Naopak at pravi: ,Jen si jdi do cirkusu, tady

má g penfze a hezky se ba y .' Za to, 6 Panebo/e, miae gmIt ode mne, co hrdlo raef. Budu hodny porad fun, i kdyI mne ho g i budou nadavat, le jsem jako ten svaty Utrinos.

Nevynecham housle ani jednou, s nikym se nebudu prat ani kamenovat, pfl obede budu davat pozor, abych se nepobryndal. A budu koukat ctnostne, chodit pomalu, myslit spravecIlive, mluvit zpilsobne a zdravit hlasite. I treba pana Fajsta, mnCjetofuk.

A nepovedu Iadne kamaradgofty, Ictere by mne navadely ke skotactvf, a nebudu se spoleovat s ulienfky.

Kdy/ new uvidfm, tak piljdu od toho prye. A nikdy ul nezdvihnu Iddnou valku a budu milovat sve blanf, ano i Habrovalcy a Jeginaky.

Kdy/ nine maminka rekne: ,Doskoi, podej, podrI, poshar, tak doskoefm, podam, podrEm, posloulfm a nikdy nebudu reptat.

Na moute kute, e je to prauda.

Toto jest modlitba, kterou jsem sam vynalezl, jelikoi jsme ji v nabace nemeli. Amen."

KdyI jsem se pomodlil, tak jsem g patne spal, a kdy/ jsem usnul, tak pti gel na mne g erednysen. Zdalo se mne, le jsem v kleci zavreny s bengalskym tygrem, ktery se prfgerne jelikol to nebyl ladny bengalsky tygr, ale Benda Jirsak, ale to jsem nemohl Oda, jelikol jsem spal. Bengalsky tygr pravil: „Jo, holenlcu, do cirkusu, to jo, ale ueit se, to ne. To by tak hralo."

Snad mnosi etendfi eeske edsti pro zmenu, uvitaj( ukasku lidove mluvy na venkove.

Poslal Karel Sicner z Houstonu --SPJST--

Learn Czech With Us 46th lesson.

Perfective and imperfective verbs, prefixes.

In lesson 13 we hit upon the problem of perfective and imperfective verbs.

Let's summarize: a) the imperfective verbs emphasize the course of the verbal action or its repetition, b) the perfective verbs present the action as a completed fact, emphasizing the result, consequence or product, In form the perfective verbs differ from their imperfective counterparts a) by an altered stem: kupovat— koupit, davat— dal, hazet-- hodit, or by a completely different stem: brat— vzit, or b) by taking a prefix: u6m senaue'im se, vafim — uvaiim, opakuju-- zopakuju, which is most frequent.

There are twenty prefixes in Czech and each of them carries an adverbial meaning that is added to the meaning

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of the original imperfective verb Usually one of the prefixes has nc other meaning but the perfective function (psat— napsat), but it differs from verb to verb.

There is a variety of adverbial meanings for every prefix. We shall start with a survey of elementary locci meanings of some prefixes that can oe clearly visualized if combined with the verbs of motion like jdu, jedu, balm, letim, plavu, nesu, vezu and also psat etc. pH- motion to some place, close to something or somebody: Pfinesl knihu. -- He brought a book. Pfigel.

— He came. Pfipsal jedno slovo. -7 He added one word. od- the opposite: motion away from some place or person: Odnesl dopis na pog tu. — He took the letter (away) to the post office. Ode gel. — He left.

Odepsal. — He wrote, back, replied. vy- the opposite: motion out: Vygel z pokoje. — He went out of the room.

Auto vyjelo z garaze. Vypsal new z knihy. — He wrote out, excerpted something from a book. vy- motion up, to some elevated place: VyKel na kopec. — He climbed the hill, ascended. Vynesl zavazadlo do poschodi. He brought up the luggage. s- the opposite: motion down from some elevated place: Se§li dold na ulici.

— They went down on the street.

Snesla dice dolti. — She carried the child down. roz-(se) motion from one place to different direction: Roze§li se domil.

— They parted (everyone went to his own home), dispersed, scattered.

Listono§ roznesl dopisy. — The postman distributed the letters. s-(se) the opposite: motion from different directions to one place: Segli jsme se v klubovne. — We met in a club room. Sepsal v gechny knihy. — He made a list of all books. nad- motion up, above something: Nadepsal Clanek. — He entitled (in- , scribed, headed) the article. pod- the opposite: motion down, below, under something: Auto podjelo pod mostem. — The car passed under the bridge. Podepsal dopis. — He signed the letter.

JAN HOLUB

Attention Deer Hunters

Luba's Travel

Whitetail Deer Only - State of Texas Only

Presents the tour to

Deer Antler Contest

Czech Republic Slovakia & Austria

For SPJST Members Only

TWO PRIZES AWARDED

$1,950 per person

$50 - Widest Horns

(Based on Double Occupancy)

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

$50 - For Most Points

Tour includes

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

• Round trip airfare from Austin or Houston • First-class hotels • Two meals per day • 1/2 day city tour of Prague • Visit to crystal and ceramic factories • Enough time to visit relatives and ancestral homes in Moravia

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

Name:

Lodge:

Address:

City:

State

Zip

Verification: Number of Points: Ranch where Killed: Signed by:

Width of Antlers:

For more details or an itinerary, call or write:

Date Killed

Nearest Town:

Luba's Travel, Inc. 103 West Fifth Street

Office or Title

Taylor, Texas 76574

Send Entries to: Deer Antler Contest • SPJST Home Office P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503

103 West Fifth Street • Taylor, Texas 76574

Phone: (512) 352-8595 or 1(800) 880-0284

All Entries Should Be in by January 31, 1995

Lodge 84, Dallas

Klecka's Imports P.O. Box 28 • 118 Leveridge Street East Bernard, Texas 77435 Telephone: (409) 335-4456

invites you to attend their

New Year's Eve Dance

Great Christmas Gift Ideas Just arrived: A new shipment from the Czech Republic: Bohemian hand-cut lead crystal for those who plan to do some fancy Christmas giving at a great savings.

Genuine Czech Garnets I Costume Dolls I Blue Onion China in 8- and 12-piece settings I Christmas Tree Decorations I Christmas Corsages

Featuring the music of the

Henry Rejcek Polka Band Dance Time: 8:30 - 12:30 a.m.

Advance Tickets

We have many Czech items made in the Czech Republic which gives you a holiday

At the Door

Adults: $10 Teens: $3.50 Adults: $8 Teens: $3 (Black-eyed peas served for luck) For paid reservations, call 352-5295, 223-1801, or 352-4397

savings in purchasing your ethnic items

For orders, call (409) 335-4456 or FAX: (409) 335-4390, or call 1(800) 854-6642!

Wait! Before you make up your 1995 season travel reservations, consider the exciting tour that we have planned for our June trip which includes the wonderful atmospheres of Europe and the Czech Republic and also the fine fall wine tasting tour in Moravia.

—Rudy and Henrietta Klecka

Lodge Pokrok Dallas

Lodge 25, Ennis

I Czech Tapes and Books / Ceramics I Hand-Decorated Eggs I Silk Poinsettias / Candle Rings I Tarok Cards

2625 Floyd Street • Dallas, Texas Parking area guarded by security until I a.m.

invites you to their

New Year's Eve Dance

What Can 100 Pennies Buy? A Scholarship!

with music by

Would you help a member to accomplish his potential by donating to the SPJST Scholarship Fund?

By donating $1 or more, you are helping a member to achieve a brighter future.

Mail contributions to: SPJST Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503

Vrazels' Polka Band Tickets: $10 per person For reservations, call (214) 875-2789 or (214) 875-8381 or oor.".4 arglogibe --

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Address Lodge No.

Phone No.

ThankYou!

Wednesday, December 28, 1994—VESTNIK/15 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.)

SPJST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Saturday, December 31—New Year's Dance Saturday, January 7-50th Wedding Anniversary Sunday, January 8—Lodge 6 Meeting, 1 p.m.

Friday, February 3—Trustee Meeting, 7:30 =day, February 5—Lodge 6 Meeting, 1 p.m.

For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, please call George Straten at (817) 826-5863.

tions, rentals, or •information, call Ronald Mraz at (214) 878-4204 or Ernest Haskovec at (214) 875-2789.

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LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK Saturday, December 31—New Year's Eve Dance; Music by the Classic Sounds Combo of Round Rock (Polka, Waltz and More); $15 per couple; $8 per individual; Tickets Limited, call 272-3021. Dance proceeds will go to benefit city park.

(Local lodge meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.; Youth Club meetings are at 6:30 p.m.) * **

LODGE NO. 32, VICTORIA Sunday, Feb.12—Polka-Waltz Fest, Inez Hall

(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.)

LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN

(Local lodge meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. The dance club dances are the second Sunday of each month. For hall rental and dance information, call Audrey McCall at (817) 593-0090.)

Until further notice,lodge meetings will be held at Carter's Burgers on Texas Avenue on the third Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Saturday, December 31—New Year's Eve Dance ($10 per person) Music by Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six Plus Two; Black-eyed peas,corn bread and sausage served after the dance) Saturday, January 7—Les Huf and Lonesome Dove Band 9 - 1 a.m. ($6 per person) Children under 12 must be accompanied by aparent Sunday, January 8—Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six Plus Two; 3-7 p.m. ($5 per person) Sunday, January 15—Lee Roy Matocha 3-7 p.m.; ($5 per person) (For rentals and reservations, call Irene Helgren at (512) 281-4534. Band Bookings: Arts Monson at (512) 281-3711. Most of our Saturday night dances are held from 8:30 until 12:30. Lodge meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise stated.)

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

LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Saturday, December 31—New Year's Eve Dance with music by the Vrazels (Local lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. Youth Club meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. The game room is open each Wednesday evening at 5 p.m. For reserva-

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LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Saturday, Dec. 31—New Year's Eve Dance with music by the Henry Rejcek Polka Band Tickets: $8 for adults or $3 for teens.For paid reservations, call: 352-5295, 223-1801, or 3524397. ** *

(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.

For reservations, call (713) 487-3297.) * **

LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Saturday, December 31—Mark Richey Saturday, January 8—Brian Gowan Saturday, January 14—Back Roads (Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of each month; social at 6:30 p.m.; Youth Club meeting at 6:30 p.m.; Trustees' meeting at 7 p.m.; Business meeting at 7:30 p.m.) ***

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

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

Wednesday, January 18—Regular lodge meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, January 21—Second Annual Tarok Tournament at SPJST Lodge 40. Registration: $20 per person. To reserve your space, call James Bacak at (409) 543-9362, or write P.O. Box 1426, El Campo, Texas 77437.

Saturday, December 31—New Year's Eve Dance; Gus Lindemann; Ballroom Music; 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Reservations must be paid by Friday, Dec. 2—$15 per person Friday, January 6—Texas Brew (C/W) Saturday, January 7—Central Texas Sounds, Polka and Variety Saturday, January 14—Sammy Jensen from Minnesota; Big Band Music; Dress Code; $8.50 per person Sunday, January 15—Guy Lombardo's Royal Canadians with Al Pierson; Dress Code; $10 per person; 4-8 p.m.

Saturday, January 21—Tony Barron from Indiana; Big Band Music; Dress Code; $10 per person Saturday, January 28—Vrazels: Polka and Variety; $6 per person

LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON

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

Saturday, December 31—New Year's Eve Dance; Jerry Haisler & the Melody Five; for reservations, call (817) 773-3914 or make reservations at Saturday night dances (817) 9852548; $10per person; also on sale at the door Friday, January 6—Lodge and youth club meeting at 7 p.m.

Saturday, January 7—Tarok Tournament Saturday, January 7—Chalkbluff of Waco Saturday, January 14—No Dance Sunday, January 15—Battle Dance - Vrazels and Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six (Seaton Star Hall is located five miles east of Temple, just off of Highway 53. All Saturday dances are from 8-12 p.m. For information about hall bookings, please call Ann Hejl (817) 983-3491, weekdays or (817) 985-2548, on the hall phone on Saturdays.) ***

LODGE NO. 49, ROWENA Game socials are every third Friday night of each month at the Lodge Hall. Lodge quarterly meetings are the first Wednesday night at 7 p.m. of February, May, August and November at the LodgeHall. ** *

LODGE NO.54, WEST Saturday, December 31—New Year's Eve Dance; Music by Jed Durbin; $10per person; for reservations, please call 985-2457 Monday, January 9—Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m.

(Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month. There is a luncheon at noon, followed by the business meeting at 1 p.m.)

Saturday, December 31—Little Bit of Texas; 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.

Saturday, January 7—Liz Tally Band (C/W) Saturday, January 14—Texas Brew (/W) Saturday, January 21—Texas Wild (C/W) Saturday, January 28—Due West (C/W)

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON

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LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE

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

LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA

LODGE NO. 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON (Local lodge meetings are held on the first Sunday of every month at 2 p.m. Youth meetings are also on the first Sunday of every month at 3 p.m.)

December 31—New Year's Eve Super Games beginning at 7 p.m. Blackeyed peas, corn bread and sausage served after the games.

Saturday, January 7—SuperGames, 7 p.m.

Sunday, January 8—Lodge Meeting at 2 p.m.

Monday, January 23—American Legion at 7 p.m.

Saturday, January 28—Gonzales Wedding Reception.

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LODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR

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LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE

(Local lodge meetings are held the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.)

Saturday, December 31—New Year's Eve Dance; Music by the Country Gentlemen from 8- 12 p.m.

Sunday, January 8= Dance Club Dance Monday, January 9—Lodge Meeting, 6 p.m.

Sunday, January 15—Frank and Dorothy Tomascik Rental, 3 - 7 p.m.

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

LODGE NO. 35, ELK

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LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS

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LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX

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LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI/SOKOL HALL

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Saturday, December 31—Texas Heartbeat

LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH Saturday, December 31—New Year's Eve Dance with the Diamond Rose Band Sunday, January 8—Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.

LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND Adult lodge meetings are every second Sunday of the month at 4 p.m. The Youth Club meets at 5 p.m. On premises catering available. For information, call the hall at 352-9139.

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LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR

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

For information regarding hall rentals for weddings anniversaries, birthdays or reunions, call (817) 826-5990 (night) or (817) 826-5343 (day). ***

LODGE NO. 66, WACO Friday, December 30—Cherokee Rose (PreNew Year's Eve Dance - $10 per person) Saturday, December 31—New Year's Eve Dance; Music by Texas Trio; 8 p.m. - 1 a.m.; $10 per person Friday, January 6—Lodge and Youth Club Meeting at 7 p.m.

Game nights (Taroky, dominoes, etc.) are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m.

Members, please bring snacks. ***

Games every Thursday; Early Bird Special at 7:15 p.m.; Regular Games at 7:45 p.m.

License No. 3-00-621-2077-41001). For reservations, call (713) 869-5767. ***

Saturday, December 31—Country Junction Saturday, January 7—Rough Country Saturday, January 14—Head Over Heels (All Saturday night dances are from 8:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. Lodge membership monthly meetings are the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. Trustees' meetings are on the same dates at 6:30 p.m.) ***

LODGE NO. 183, 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. 17516910506. For information regarding hall rentals (weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, etc.) please call . (817) 465-8538, (817) 4608056, or (817) 468-4611.) ***

LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Saturday, December 31—New Year's Eve Dance; ballroom music by the Charlie Patterson Band (The Stardust Ballroom presents ballroom dancing every Friday, 9-12:30; DRESS CODE; 642-1361. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., or as otherwise specified. Game nights- are on the first and third Tuesdays of each month from 7 to 10 p.m. Ladies Circle meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m.) ***

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

LODGE NO. 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. 1-74-20733095-41002). ***

LODGE NO. 187, ROUND ROCK Saturday, December 24—Private Party Friday, December 30—Lonesome Dove Saturday, December 31—New Year's Eve Texas Fever Friday, January 6—Peoples Choice Saturday, January 7—Frontier (Private party room available. For more information, call Albert at 255-8157.)

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LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS

LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE

(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.)

(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.)

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LODGE NO. 133, SAN ANTONIO

LODGE NO. 191, LUFKIN

(Monthly meetings will be held on the third Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. at the St. Margaret Mary Recreation Center on 1314 Fair Avenue in San Antonio.) ** *

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

Thursday, December 29—Cloggers Saturday, December 31—C&W Dance ** *

LODGE NO. 196, HOUSTON NORTHWEST Sunday, January 29—Lodge meeting at VFW Hall in Katy; 5-8 p.m. Refreshments following.

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Your SPJST Officers, Directors, Home Office Personnel and Editor wish you Peace and Brotherhood Throughout the Coming Year From Your Friends at SPJST Howard and Mary Leshilial3nard D. and Dorothy keska !Anita, Charts, Carlita and Brian Jerry, Betty and Chad Mikulas Sidney and Dorothy Kacir Andrew and Lola Vavra Willie E. and Adeline Kohutek Cyrill (Sid) and Justine Pokladnik Stanley and Martha Broz Louis and Oleta Hanus Matt S. and Henrietta Vanek and Family Robert and Polly Bayer and Family Christy and Chad and Corey Benson Cynthia D. Bravenec Debbie, Tony, Adam and Travis Dohnalik Daryl Entrop Susie and David Ernst Kathy, Bob, Christy and Jennifer Fritz Keith D. Gatewood Ruth and Lee Hanusch Helen and King Hegwood Ste n nanie, Cory and Macy Herring

Sue, Richard and Rustin Jaramillo Linda and J.C. Johnson Lisa, William and Christina Kirby Frank and Irma Klinkovsky Barbara and Ubo Kovacevich Jerry and Dorothy Kucera and Family Joni, Kenny, Leslie and Stacy Lange Jene and Frances McBride d and Ann Moluy Ann Paruzinski Pat and Cliff Patton Dorothy Pechal and Family Gene Reveile Mike and Nora Reveile Dorothy Stuchly Dorothy and Charlie Tomasek and Family Doris Tyroch Jim Wiest Julie, David and Sallie Jo Wiseman Barbara Rosenkranz and Family Melanie Zavodny mud Vanicek Brian. Joanie