Vestnik 1995 02 01

`CHANGING TO MEET THE CHANGING NEEDS OF FRATERNALISTS"

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"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

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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 February 1, 1995 ISSN-07458800 VOLUME 83 NUMBER 5

SPJST Presents Coach's Club Top Producers for July - December 1994 Congratulations to the sales representatives pictured on the right and below.

Each wrote at least $600,000 in insurance between July and December 1994.

For their efforts, each received a a leather briefcase. Frank Pajestka, Jr. 80 - Holland

Family Fun and Important SPJST Dates February 11

Spring DYC Meeting

February 18

State Tarok Tournament at Lodge 66, Waco

February 20

New member reception, party and dance with music by the Czech Harvesters at Lodge 84, Dallas (Meeting starts 6 p.m.)

AP. February 25

State Straight Domino Tournament at Lodge 29, Taylor

March 5

District Five Spring Meeting at Lodge 172, Pasadena

March 11

Local Lodge Officers Workshop at Lodge 177, Academy

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March 11

Local Lodge Incentive Awards Banquet at Lodge 80, Holland

Charles Garrett 97 - Placedo

March 19

District Two Spring Meeting at Lodge 187, Round Rock

March 17 - 19 Youth Leaders Workshop, Camp Lone Star, La Grange, Texas

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April 1 April 22

State "42" Tournament at Lodge 15, Buckholts State Horseshoe Tournament at Lodge 17, New Tabor

April 23

District Seven Spring Meeting at Lodge 79, Corpus Christi

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Marlene Jarrett 133 - San Antonio

Martha Broz 160 - San Angelo

Evelyn Mikeska 196 - Houston

May 20

Elgin Tarok Tournament at Lodge 18, Elgin

June 2-4

LIT Workshop, Camp Butman (near Merkel, Texas). —SPJST-

SPJST member-owned business is a family affair

Life is very good for service station owner Special to the Vestnik

by David Howell - Bryan Eagle Increasing monthly sales by 200 percent is what most businessmen can only dream of.

For Leon Sevcik, it's a reality.

Sevcik's Texaco at 2200 Longmire Drive in College Station has generated enormous trade since the business relocated from East 29th Street in Bryan in January 1993, he said.

Total sales have rocketed from $50,000 per month, when what originally was named Auto Service World Inc. opened in Bryan in 1973, to about $250,000 per month now, Sevcik said.

In addition, the number of employees has grown from one to 24 at the gas station, auto repair and wrecker service Sevcik owns.

Sevcik's son, Pat, 27, a 1992 Texas A&M graduate, manages the business.

Another son, Leon Jr., also worked for his father, but he died in an accident four years ago.

After his elder son's death, Leon and

his wife, Mardell, adopted two young children. Sevcik said he hopes the nineand eleven-year-old children eventually will work in the firm.

"I want to keep it as close to a family affair as possible," he said.

Born in La Grange, Sevcik grew up in Galveston, the city where his grandfather was sent in 1895 after emigrating to Ellis Island, New York.

His cotton-farming grandfather hailed from the small Eastern European nation of Moravia, a state within the former Czechoslovakia.

Sevcik's father, Leon Sr., a first-generation American, still retains pride in "the old country," as Sevcik calls Moravia.

Sevcik said 70-year-old Leon Sr. still plays waltzes and polkas on the accordion at various events, including the Kolache Festival held every year in Caldwell.

Although he hasn't been to his ancestral stomping ground, Sevcik, 50, said he hopes to visit Prague and other places sometime.

And his Slavic ethnic roots also

encourage him to meet foreigners, he added.

"With Texas A&M so close, and so many foreign students and professors here, it's just a great place to meet many interesting people," Sevcik said.

Sevcik first got into business with the Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. in Galveston after graduating from that city's Kirwin High School.

During his ten years with the firm, Sevcik said, he rose to become store manager and took the branch to one of the top spots among 24 Houston-area Firestones.

After Firestone transferred him to its store in Bryan, Sevcik decided to go into business for himself.

"I felt if I could make money for Firestone, I could make money for

myself," Sevcik said. "You can't put all your own policies into practice when you work for other people."

Sevcik said he's confident about the future of his business.

"There's a very good possibility sales can grow even more," he said. "The location is great and Brazos County is a very healthy economic area."

Expansion also looms on the horizon.

Sevcik said he is in the process of trying to buy a vacant lot across from his 10,000-square-foot shop so he can add a lube and muffler shop.

(Brother Sevcik is a member of Lodge 172, Pasadena. Thanks to Brother Ernest Wentrcek of Lodge 189, College Station for submitting the story.)

"I felt if I could make money for Firestone, I could make money for myself."

2/VESTNIK-Wednesday, February 1, 1995

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

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Cooperate and Communicate Welcome Aboard On page seven of this week's Vestnik comes a letter from Reporter Alleen Kuropata of Lodge 182, Falls. In this, her first correspondence, she tells us about the formation of a new SPJST lodge for members in and around the city of Marlin, Texas. The lodge was chartered on January 22.

Congratulations on establishing this landmark! Achieving success in the future will be a challenge; however, it too will be possible. With earnest cooperation and open communication, your lodge can achieve great things ...

In lodges all over the state, members have given their time and energy in support of worthwhile causes, helping people in need by working in hospitals, old age homes, and raising money for many causes, including scholarships, food banks, volunteer fire departments, drug abuse programs and various charities.

They have taken the best that the SPJST has to offer-a tradition of helping people care for their families-and have extended it to their local communities.

Therein resides the great strength of our fraternal Society. It is derived from the members and their local lodges. Our fraternal reputation is based on what our members do and what those in leadership positions do to encourage them. It is very gratifying to open any typical issue of the Vestnik and read about those lodges involved in fraternal work. Their willingness to care meets needs in their communities and, at the same time, helps to attract new members to the Society.

Once again, congratulations and best wishes to the officers and members of Lodge 182. Keep us posted on your progress! *** Read All About It .

In a press release that went out last week from the President's Office, we learn that this year's Scholarship Program raised more than $45,500. These funds will be divided in to 91 scholarships and distributed in 1995 in four categories, including: Freshman, Undergraduate, Technical and Youth, with the majority of the scholarships going to freshman and undergraduates.

The funds were raised through the SPJST Scholarship Memorial Fund, the 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive and other projects, including an annual allocation of $25,000 made by the SPJST Supreme Lodge. Since 1983, 643 scholarships have been awarded to members through the program.

That Reminds Me .

Sometimes you get what you need just when you need it most. Three times in recent weeks, SPJST members "made my day." In doing so, they helped remind me of one our Society's greatest strengthsand that is its capacity to unite each of us as brothers and sisters.

My first reminder came about three weeks ago when I received a visit at the Home Office from Father Harry Bilski.

Father Bilski is a longtime SPJST member and a chaplain at the Olin Teague Veterans Center in Temple. His presence and compassion have brought comfort to the lives of so many of our veterans and their families. One of the things we talked about was generosity and how gifts from the heart have a way of multiplying and returning upon the giver.

Generosity is a central component of fraternalism and fraternalism is the basis for our SPJST. Our strength and hope as a fraternal society lies in our earnest desire to help one another. That applies as much to selling insurance as it does to providing a meaningful fraternal programs for our members ...

My second reminder came the following week. Sister Eleanora Hinze Ducas and Brother Lawrence Ducas of Lodge 66, Waco were in Temple to take care of some business at the Home Office.

Before they left, they stopped by to visit and offer some positive feedback on the Vestnik. Their timing was excellent. It had been a tough week trying to get out the Member. Services Directory in addition to regular weekly issue. Their kind words were like sunshine on that cloudy and rainy day.

When we take time to show our appreciation to a fellow lodge member or a prospective member, we are helping to fill a basic human need which is to feel Thanks to fra- aceptdnri. ternalists all over the state who are working to bring new life to our lodge system and make the SPJST a better place. Your efforts will make a difference ...

I received my third reminder last week, thanks, in part, to the U.S. Postal Service.

In last Wednesday's mail, the Vestnik received a thoughtful essay titled The Golden Triangle of Life from Brother Bill Malina of Lodge 88, Houston. What he has to say about materialism, spiritualism and fraternalism makes a lot of sense. His essay, which appears on page three of this week's paper, expresses so well some of the considerations that relate to our very existence and survival as a fraternal society.

District Officers Please note that our SPJST Family Fun and Important Dates calendar is still lacking several dates and locations for upcoming district meetings. Please call the Vestnik at 1 (800) 72-SPJST as dates become available. Thank you.

Sound Marketing Advice

"With earnest cooperation and open communication, your lodge can achieve great things."

The free market is in accordance with the golden rule. We advance ourselves as we we help others. The more we help others, the more we receive in return.

-Percy L. Greaves, Jr -SPJST-

Wednesday, February 1, 1995—VESTNIK/3

Readers Write Reader Expesses Thanks to John Karas I also want to compliment Brother John Karas for his information and educational articles in the Vestnik.

Brother John also teaches Czech and is a very good source to get information

The Golden Triangle of Life

Doris Tyroch Insurance Servicing Clerk Insurance Department 28 Years of Service In her position as insurance servicing clerk, Sister Tyroch is responsible for a range of procedures associated with the issuance of life insurance certificates. Her duties include posting beneficiaries, coding status sheets and mailing certificates. She is also responsible for mailing commission checks and newsletters to local lodge sales representatives.

On a daily basis, Doris also responds to incoming service calls on the SPJST 800-line and provides back-up support for the front desk receptionist and switchboard.

A graduate of Rogers High School, Doris signed on with the SPJST in 1966. She was hired by past Supreme Lodge President Edward Marek to provide administrative support for the President's Office and for Vice President Joe B. Hejny. In addition, she provided clerical support for James Janousek, the SPJST's first fulltime State Youth Director.

"It was an interesting position to be in," she says. "There was always something new and different going on."

Doris later transferred full time to Brother Hejny's department. "It was wonderful working with Mr. Hejny," she recalls. "He was a very easy-going man. He was very

good at making those around him feel comfortable. Bernie was a lot like that, too."

One of her most memorable experiences, she says, was attending the 1972 SPJST convention in Houston. "Everything about the convention was memorable. It was a chance to see many parts of the organization in action."

"I enjoy the work I do," says Doris. "There's always something that needs to be done— especially if there's a sales contest going on.

The added incentives really seem to make a difference in sales," she observes.

Away from work, Doris enjoys her gardening and the time that she devotes to the Seaton Brethren Church. Since 1989, Doris has served as a member and treasurer of the Seaton Brethren Church Board of Elders. She was the first woman elected to the governing board.

For more than 20 years, Doris has taught Sunday school at the church. She is currently teaching the primary class, which includes children ages 9 and 10.

"Working with children such a rewarding experience. They're so loving and so sweet—even when they get out of line—you can't stay mad at them."

SPJST-

"There's always something that needs to be done—especially if there's a sales contest in progress."

INTEREST

RATES

ANNUITY I

SPJST MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES

(Certificates Issued Prior to 4-1-93)

5.75% Annualized Effective 2-1-95 through 3-31-95

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

6.50% Annualized Effective 12-1-95 through 3-31-95

INTEREST RATE FOR UNIVERSAL LIFE 7.15% Annualized Effective 2-1-95 through 3-31-95

about the Czech Republic from.

Brother John, keep up the good work!

Jerry Elzner Lodge 79, Corpus Christi —SPJST-

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

of time, will develop into a primitive form

by W.J. "Bill" Malina There are three "isms" that make up of fraternalism — a dependence of one what I like to call the Golden Triangle of upon another, much like the relationships within a biological family.

Life—three separate and distinctively Fraternalism is the social contact and different aspects of an individual's life.

These three "isms" are so interrelated interaction between people that enable that it is difficult to tell where one ends them to acquire material things and to grow spiritually. Fraternalism, particularand where another begins. These aspects of life are materialism, spiritualism, and ly the kind practiced and promoted by the SPJST, necessarily touches upon both fraternalism.

At first, it may seem that each of these people's spiritual and material needs.

Brotherhood, through mutually "isms" social contact, greatly exclude one another influences the ideoloand cause conflict or gy and sociology of disharmony in peopeople, who in turn ple's lives, but upon exert an influence close examination it upon their friends can be seen that each and neighbors. Many one is dependent fraternal societies or upon the other two. organizations provide Materialism is essenopportunities for their tial for the living of members to provide daily life. In addition material or financial to providing for food, security for their famclothing, and shelter, ilies and heirs. This materialism provides is accomplished by for a person's pleainsurance programs, sure, comfort, and operation of rest or entertainment.

Materialism includes such complex retirement homes, hospitals, etc.

The influence, interdependence, and things as earning a living, making enough money to support him or herself and/or relationship between materialism and his or her family; and such simple things spiritualism, in its broadest sense, can readily be seen. The same can be said of as wanting a candy bar or a bottle of beer.

All too often people get so involved the relationship between fraternalism and with material things that they forget to spiritualism. However, it is harder to disthink about their spiritual needs. It cern the relationship between materialism should be clearly understood that spiritu- and fraternalism. To form the imaginary al things go beyond the realm of religion Golden Triangle of Life, fraternalism is and religious thought. Even though reli- an imaginary line connected to both spiritualism and materialism; spiritualism is gion plays a large part in some people's spiritualism, spiritualism itself extends an imaginary line connected to both frawell beyond religious belief. ternalism and materialism; and materialSpiritualism includes such intrinsic things ism is an imaginary line connected to both fraternalism and spiritualism. The as heritage, socioeconomic culture, politics and political ideology, family ties and exact shape of the triangle is determined by the individual's perception of what he relationships, awe and respect for natural phenomena, and interpersonal relation- or she needs, wants, or needs.

There is a desperate need in many ships. Spiritualism is that element or aspect of human life that gives meaning people's lives to bring their materialism, to daily life. It is the factor that motivates spiritualism, and fraternalism into a better balance, to make the sides of their a person to seek and acquire material things. A person's spiritualism deter- Golden Triangle of Life more equal.

Fraternal organizations are not the total mines the amount of material things that he or she will try to amass and the answer, but they are a preeminent factor amount of energy he or she is willing to in the lives of those who belong to them expend to get them. People often think and participate in their activities. that their spiritual lives are private— Fraternal organizations, such as the SPJST, provide their members with an something they do or practice by themeasy access to both spiritual and material selves. Nothing could be farther from reality. In reality the spiritual side of benefits that are not readily available to every person's life interacts with every- them from other sources — ethnic heritage, patriotism, insurance programs, one whom they come in contact with. and entertainment, just to name a few.

Social contact has a very great impact I urge you to examine your participaupon what a person thinks, believes, and feels. What a person thinks, believes, or tion in the SPJST, think about the intangifeels, whether it be religious or not, is a ble, as well as the tangible, benefits you have received and continue to receive predominant part of his or her spirituality.

Social contact is inevitable in the business from your membership. or material realm of an individual's life.

(Brother Malina is a regular contributor The relationships that result from social contact can be beneficial or they can be to the Vestnik and is a member of Lodge 88, Houston.) destructive. Regardless of the result, rela—SPJSTtionships, if allowed to exist for any length

"There is a desperate need to bring materialism, spiritualism and fraternalism into a better balance."

4/VESTNIK—Wednesday, February 1, 1995

Letters from the Lodges Lodge 6, Cottonwood Reports on January Meeting The president called the Lodge 6, Cottonwood meeting to order. The Youth Club led the Pledge of Allegiance. All minutes were read and approved.

Leonard Mikeska installed the officers for the year. They are: President Johnnie Krizan Vice President Robert Dobecka Secretary Barbara Hykel Treasurer Peggy Dobecka Financial Secretary George Straten Flag Bearer Lydia Dobecka Reporter Jerelene Lenart Youth Leader Willie Mae Schuetz Assistant Youth Leader Peggy Dobecka We had 17 members and four guests present. Our guests were Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Kaluza and Mr. and Mrs. George Muerer.

Celebrating January birthdays were Lydia Dobecka and Al Soukup.

The $5.00 door prize was won by Louis Zohirnak (not present).

We gave donations to several institutions. The persons who received our donations were Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Gerik, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Matus, Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Kaluza, and Mr. and Mrs. George Muerer.

Our next meeting will be February 5 at 1 p.m. Also, we had a delicious meal which was served by George Straten and Jerelene Lenart.

Jerelene Lenart, Reporter —SPJST-

18, Elgin Posts 1995 Officers, Committees, and Chairmen Lodge

The 1995 officers of Lodge 18, Elgin are: President Mrs. Dolly Hajda Vice President and Fraternal Activities Coordinator Leslie Gustafson Secretary Agnes Eschberger Treasurer Alice Kovar Reporter Dale Kessel Youth Leader Dale Kessel Assistant Youth Leader Ruby Bowen The 1995 Committees and Chairmen are:

Entertainment Committee Irene Helgren (Entertainment, Hall Rentals and Reservations) Artie Monson (Band Bookings) Leslie Gustafson (Committee Member Ticket Chairman Gladys Mogonye House Chairman Irene Helgren Bar Chairman Leslie Gustafson Bar Workers' Co-Chairman Bill Schmidt Cleanup Committee Leslie Gustafson Building and Grounds Bo Brian The sales representatives for Lodge 18, Elgin are Evelyn Gustafson, Dale Kessel, and Margaret Taylor.

Submitted by, Leslie Gustafson Vice President and FAC —SPJST--

Lodge 24, Cyclone Reports on anuary Meeting Dear Readers, Lodge members met for their regular monthly meeting on Monday, January 9 at 7 p.m. The meeting was called to order by outgoing President Carol Chervenka.

Secretary Arleen Mayeux read the minutes of the previous meeting which were approved as read. Sympathies were extended to the family and friends of our deceased lodge member and brother, Lansing Kohut.

Reported on the sick list was Sydonia Skrabanek.

Special guests were Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar and State Field Representative Keith Gatewood.

Prior to the installation of new officers, President Chervenka opened the floor for nominations to fill a trustee position made vacant with the election of Bobby Hoelscher as lodge president at the December lodge meeting. Bernice Sebek was nominated to the position and elected by acclamation.

Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar then addressed the assembly.

He asked all outgoing lodge officers and trustees to take the floor and acknowledged them for the time and effort which they had contributed to Lodge 24. He then followed with the installation of new lodge officers and trustees, expressing his congratulations and best wishes to each in their respective positions.

Incoming President Bobby Hoelscher expressed his thanks to members for their support and his determination to do a good job as lodge president. Several other incoming and outgoing officers and trustees also shared a few words with members.

Under old business, Bernice Sebek delivered a report on the New Year's dance. More than 600 tickets were sold to the dance which featured the music of Jed Durbin. Thanks were extended to all who helped with the dance. Special thanks were extended to Rosamond Baker for taking reservations for the event.

Also under old business, members briefly discussed the matter of general liability insurance.

Under new business, Vice President Dan Sebek stressed the importance of the Board of Trustees in helping assign and

direct a course of action for Lodge 24.

As such, he said, regular attendance at trustee meetings was essential. A motion was made and seconded that any trustee who did not attend three board meetings would be subject to dismissal from that body. The motion passed.

Lodge members then discussed several fund raising fraternal projects for the coming year. A Bingo Committee and a Special Projects Committee were established. They will deliver their reports at the February meeting.

An Auditing Committee was also appointed. Committee members are Rosamond Baker, Arleen Mayeux, and Martha Zavodny.

Following the committee appointments, Youth Leader Melanie Zavodny delivered a report on recent youth club activities. With her report, she delivered a detailed Youth Night proposal designed to establish a more effective partnership between the Lodge 24 Youth Club and Mother Lodge. The objective, she said, is to provide a safe haven, fun and entertain-

ment for the young people of our community. Likewise, the "Night Out" will present an opportunity for area parents to socialize and have a "night out" with other adults.

Members voted to accept the proposal.

Vice President Dan Sebek then acknowledged the lodge's responsibility to its young people. The lodge, he said, should do all that it can to work with its young people and provide them with opportunities for social interaction and developing their leadership skills.

Before the meeting adjourned, State Field Representative Keith Gatewood addressed the gfoup. He made reference to the Lodge Recognition and Incentive program and the importance of our lodge working to achieve a winning mix of new members and fraternal activities.

Our next lodge meeting will be on Monday, February 13 at 7 p.m. Some exciting announcements and updates will be presented at this meeting.

Refreshments will be served and members are encouraged to bring covered

Lodge 24, Cyclone Presents Scenes from Officer Installation Outgoing officers and trustees were recognized for their contributions.

Pictured, from left, are: Carol Chervenka, Margaret Mikeska, Wilbert Mikeska, Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar, Barbara Macek and Jerry Cabla.

Not pictured is Louise Zavodny

Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar and State Field Representative Keith Gatewood share a moment with Lodge 24 Sales Representative Louise Zavodny following the January 9 meeting.

1995 LODGE OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES: Pictured, from left, front, are: Youth Leader Melanie Zavodny, Reporter Brian Vanicek, Treasurer Penny Coots, Secretary Arleen Mayeux, Vice President Dan Sebek and President Bobby Hoelscher. Second Row: Installing Officer S.L. President Howard Leshikar, Assistant Youth Leader David Nauert, Trustee Bernice Sebek, Trustee Sherry Tyroch, Trustee Laverne Cabla, Trustee Joe Haisler and Trustee Rosamond Baker.

Wednesday, February 1, 1995—VESTNIK/5 dish food items. Be a part of what promises to be an exciting year for your lodge. Hope to see you there.

Fraternally yours, Brian Vanicek, Reporter —SPJST-

Karel Jonas, No. 28, East Bernard to Meet February 12 Lodge

Dear Members, Now, it is time for monthly meeting number two of the New Year 1995. It will be held on Sunday, February 12 at 2 p.m. in the meeting room at 106 Leveridge Street in the SPJST Hall building.

The agenda will follow the normal order of business, but will be open to any business needing immediate attention.

A fraternal hour luncheon is on the schedule and probably will be held during a recess in the business meeting like it was held in the January meeting.

January Meeting On Sunday, January 8, 1995, the January meeting convened with a quorum present. After all reports were accepted as given, there were some motions made and passed to take care of some minor business.

Over all, the meeting moved smoothly.

The fraternal hour luncheon took place during the meeting, with a recess being called after the moment of silence for departed members. Thanks to the members for a successful luncheon.

Everything on the table was donated.

When and/or where the lodge started to use "a recess for a luncheon would have to be traced in our minutes, but it has been found to work well. Before, when the luncheon was held before the meeting, many members would eat and leave. When the luncheon was held after the meeting, many members would not stay. Now, with the happy median found, it is possible to serve a warm meal and at the same time allow the members to visit, exchange ideas, and explore actions to be taken on pending business in the meeting. The open-minded attitude of the present attendees to the meeting makes this possible.

To the faithful: Please mark your calendars. See you on the second Sunday, February 12 and this writer remains — Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval, President —SPJST-

Scholarship Program Makes Lots of Cents State FAC Frank Klinkovsky, left, receives a very special delivery from

Lodge 66, Waco President Keith Gatewood.

The gift included 84 rolls of pennies, along with several rolls of nickels, dimes and quarters, bills and checks for a total of $500.

This donation reflects three months of collections from the members, officers and youth club members of Lodge 66, Waco. Thanks to the members of Lodge 66 and the members of all other lodges who contributed to the successful 1994 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive.

President John D. Emery Vice President Terry Sefcik Recording Secretary and English Reporter Anne Emery Treasurer Freddie Kaluza Financial Secretary and Fraternal Activities Coordinator Maxine Sefcik Czech Reporter Jan Vaculik

More than $13,000 was contributed to the worthwhile program.

Lodge 54, West Reports on Quarterly Meeting President John Emery welcomed members and guests and called the fourth quarterly meeting to order on November 18, 1994. Janna Vaculik led us in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag.

Everyone remained standing for a few moments of silence in memory of Brother Alfred A. Brem who died on September 20, 1994.

A roll call of officers by Secretary Anne Emery revealed all were present.

Secretary Emery read the minutes of the September 9 meeting. These were approved as read. Secretary Emery expressed thanks to Sister Maxine Sefcik for taking the minutes in her absence.

Two items of correspondence were read

by Secretary Emery.

Financial Secretary Maxine Sefcik gave her report which was approved as read. She reported the new members, signed by Sales Representative Freddie Kaluza, are Jo Ann Matus and Kenneth H. Matus (adults), and Zebeul McKay Sinkule (youth). Transferred to Lodge 54 from Lodge 6, Cottonwood are Rachael Kostecka and Shannon Kostecka (youth).

Gregory E. Hutyra transferred to Lodge

Longtime Friends and Lodge 47 Members Celebrate Retirement at Star Hall

Our next meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. on March 3, 1995, at Lone Star Hall.

Let's all start the new year off right by attending this meeting and taking more interest in lodge affairs.

President Emery turned the meeting over to Vice President Terry Sefcik for the election of 1995 officers. A motion was made and seconded that all officers be elected by acclamation. Since there were no other nominations, the motion carried and the following officers and committee members will serve the lodge for 1995:

183, Arlington. A total of 14 members were gained in 1994. A total of 11 members will have paid-up policies in 1995.

A member must attend a minimum of three meetings per year in three consecutive years in order to qualify as a delegate to the convention. The following members have complied with this requirement to date: Terry Sefcik, Maxine Sefcik, John Emery, Anne Emery, Freddie Kaluza, Lil Matus, Raymond Matus, and Jan Vaculik.

Treasurer Freddie Kaluza gave his report which was approved as read.

President John Emery thanked the 33 members of our lodge who helped out with the ambulance fund raiser in 1994.

He also expressed thanks to other members who have voluntarily helped with various other fund raisers in the community.

We are very pleased to have Max and Evelyn Reynolds actively participating in lodge affairs. Max has recently completed training and we are happy to announce that he is now working actively as a Sales Representative, along with Freddie Kaluza. Max can be reached at 817-8265170 or at 1506 North Davis Street, West, Texas 76691. He will be happy to visit with you regarding your insurance needs.

We are happy to have Evelyn Reynolds as a new member of our audit committee.

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Audit Committee members are Mona Zahirniak, Lillie Mynar, and Evelyn Reynolds. Lil Matus is chairman of the Kitchen Committee. Brother Ray Matus graciously opens the hall for us, runs the bar and helps in the kitchen. Others that help out in the kitchen are Ted Kocian, Marcella Vaculik and various other members.

We thank all of these members who are willing to take these responsibilities.

Since it seems there are no other members willing to take the offices, we should be very appreciating of the above members and their hard work.

Our sales representatives are Freddie Kaluza and Max Reynolds. We hope they have much success and procure many policies during this year.

Brother Freddie Kaluza introduced Brother Jerry Kucera, Districts Three and Four State Field Representative. We thank him for attending and for his concern and offer of assistance.

The meeting was adjourned. Sister Anne Emery was the door prize winner.

Everyone enjoyed refreshments, svacina, and fellowship.

Anne Emery Secretary/ English Reporter —SPJST-

54, West Presents 1995 Officers

Longtime friends, Jerome Orsag and Calvin Skrabanek, celebrated their retirements with a party on January 14, 1995 at Seaton Star Hall. Both men started to work for '.he Wilson Art plandc laminates Temple on tlt.:2,

1958—in the e day—jarrt=y department and on the same shift Thirty-seven years later, o: December 31, 1994, both retired—.::: same -,vorkeci day, month and shift. : I .:: in the Refinishing Department ar Calvin worked in the Sampie Department.

Both Jerome and Calvin are members of Lodge 47, Seaton. Brother Skrabanek is currently serving as lodge president. Congratulations to both and best wishes for an enjoyable and productive retirement.

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1ph Wilson, Jr., past president of Wilson Art. In his remarks, Dr. Wilson expressed his appreciation to Brothers Orsag and Skrabanek for their dedication and service to Wilson Art. dare

Pictured, from left, front, are: Mona Zahirniak, Financial Secretary and Fraternal Activities Coordinator Maxine Sefcik, and Recording Secretary and English Reporter Anne Emery. Back row: President John D. Emery, Czech Reporter Jan Vaculik, Vice President Terry Sefcik and Treasurer Freddie Kaluza.

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Lodge 66, Waco Presents Scenes from Officer Installation

1995 LODGE OFFICERS: Pictured, from left, sitting, are Secretary Ashley Locke, Vice President Mary Alice Langlotz, Reporter Emma Ceska, and Financial Secretary Darlene Engelke. Standing: Youth Leader Sharon Tierce, President Keith Gatewood, and Guide George Pauling.

LODGE 66 FLAG BEARERS: Pictured, from left, sitting: Sandra Trickett, Alicia Neslony, and Candace McAdams. Second Row: Justin Engelke and Shane Pruitt.

Marsha Elzner McDougal Inducted Into Sigma Tau Honor Society Congratulations to Marsha Elzner McDougal, a member of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi, who was inducted in November as a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society. Sister Marsha is pursuing her Master's Degree at the University of Tennessee at Chatanooga. As part of her course study, Marsha completed three works of clinical nursing at Charles Univesity in Prague, Czech Republic.

Marsha, who served as youth leader of Lodge 79 for two years is the daughter of Jerry and Milly Elzner.

SPJSTHope you are feeling better! sick list.

Celebrating a birthday in January was Sister Della Horelica. Sister Della is a hard worker at Lodge No. 80. Any time that there is a function, you will see her lend a helping hand. Keep up the great work!

Door prize winners were Pete Coker, D.I. Bohac, Harold Rohde, Calvin Eckermann, G.L. Brisbin, and Barbara Taisler.

The meeting adjourned for a one hour social. The next meeting will be at 2 p.m. on February 5, 1995.

Fraternally, Frank Pajestka, Jr.

SPJST-

88, Houston Reports on January Meeting

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1995 LODGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Pictured, from left, sitting: Keith Gatewood, Mary Alice Langlotz, Bonnie Pruitt, and Jewell Warhol. Standing: Charles Trickett, Mike Galler, John Engelke, Johnnie Gaidusek, Frank Kofnovec, Jim Locke and Jerry Kucera.

Lodge 80, Holland Reports on January Meeting The monthly meeting of Lodge 80 was called to order on January 8 at 2 p.m. by President Harold Rohde. Members were asked to rise for the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for our departed members.

Secretary-Treasurer Glen Latham read the minutes from the previous meeting and they were approved as read. Brother Latham continued to state that all reports turned in to him showed all doing well.

He also added that the Mayfield Library Association donated $100 and that the Lester Bartz family had donated $20

toward the payment of the parking lot paving.

The members voted to donate $100 to the Wanda Mullins Kidney Transplant Fund. We wish for the best.

The lodge will sponsor an Arts and Crafts and Garage Sale on Saturday, February 25, 1995 at the hall. Anyone interested in having a booth should contact Harold Rohde at (817) 657-2781 for more information. Booths will be $10 per space. Along with this, Lodge 80 will be selling barbecue beef and sausage at the pit to go. Admission will be free.

President Rohde also stated that the following dates need to be considered as they are just around the corner. They are: March 11, 1995 — State SPJST Awards Banquet and May 21, 1995 — the annual picnic of the lodge.

Brother Logan Wendler was on the

Lodge 88, Houston held their January 9, 1995, meeting with a very good attendance of 125 persons. It is really good to see so many people interested in the lodge activities.

President Broz opened the meeting with Homer Alexander, Barbara Linney, and Frank Tilich presenting the colors and the Pledge of Allegiance.

Homer Alexander, Fraternal Activities Coordinator, advised the membership that the antler contest was nearing an end on January 31. He also reminded everyone to please report all volunteer hours for the "Everyday Hero Award".

Barbara Linney reflected over the many activities the youth club has been involved in over the past year. Some of these are the March of Dimes Walk, Habitat for Humanity, and the involvement in the Needville Rest Home. She also announced that Donna Schnell volunteered to work with the youth in teaching them folk dances.

Viola Cox of the Entertainment Committee informed everyone of the dances for the month and also a dance scheduled for Sunday, February 5, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. She invited everyone to come.

Gene Barcak of the Kitchen Committee wasted no time in getting started. He quickly asked for volunteers to help on Anniversary Day on February 12.

Naomi Spencer of the Dramatic Club revealed plans to present a stage produc-

tion this year. She will search for talent within our lodge.

Mary Kosut of the Benevolence Committee recognized all the outstanding volunteers at Lodge 88. She named all those responsible for the many hours of hard work.

Mr. Souchek, Czech Instructor, announced the 30th Czech Class starting on Monday, February 6 at 7:30 p.m. and everyone is invited to join in the fun.

Louis Hanus, our District Director, suggested that members should always be aware of the many advantages your lodge offers, such as mortgage loans.

Evelyn Mikeska, District Five President, was our guest speaker. She reminded the members of the District Spring Meeting on March 5 at Lodge 172, Pasadena.

Sick members included Della Miksch, John Vasula, and Shirley Stonaker. We wish you a speedy recovery.

Helen Hegwood led the members in singing "Happy Birthday" to 18 January celebrants.

Door prizes were won by Gus Urbanovsky, Lad Dusek, Pearl Hanka, A.V. Roznovsky, and Easter Heinsohn.

Jo Ann Buri Recording Secretary

—SPJST-

to Members of Lodge 84, Dallas

Notice

Dear Committee Members of Lodge 84, Dallas, Due to circumstances beyond our control, we regret we have had to submit our resignations. We were looking forward to working with each of you.

We extend to each of you who agreed to work on the various committees, our heartfelt thanks.

We encourage everyone to work with the lodge by attending the meetings and voicing your opinions. We wish you, the members and the lodge, the very best in the future.

The resignation is effective January 24, 1995.

Fraternally yours, Betty Olson, President Lillie Maxcy, Vice President Martha Fmka, Second Vice President

—SPJST-

155, Austin to Meet February 5 Lodge

Lodge 155, Austin will meet on Sunday, February 5 at 3 p.m. Please note the time of this meeting. The meeting will be held at Faith Community Church at 1800 Peyton Gin Road in Austin. For more information, call Laverne Hejl at (512) 453-5906.

Submitted by, Laverne Hejl

—SPJST-

is a special kind of caring that enables us to combine business and brotherhood.

Fraternalism

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Lodge 177, Academy Reports on January Meeting Dear Members, The January meeting was called to order by President Otis Beck on January 11th. All members stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll call of officers indicated that all were present.

Secretary Kathy Fritz read the minutes of the November and December meetings which were approved as read.

Correspondence was read from Ray Lisenbe, past president, thanking the lodge for the Certificate of Appreciation and watch. A thank you card was also received from the Temple Senior Citizens Activity Center "Meals on Wheels" thanking our lodge for a donation of $888. All chairperson reports were also given. No one was on the sick list.

FAC Jo Ann Smith recognized birthdays for December. They were Bill Hutka, Irene Johnson, J.C. Johnson and Clifford Cawthon. Clifford and Bea Cawthon also celebrated their wedding anniversary.

January birthdays were celebrated by Otis Beck and Ray Ybarra. Congratulations to all of these. FAC Smith then discussed having some activities at the lodge. Past FAC Janet Lyon reminded all members to bring their completed fraternal reports to the next meeting.

A new member written during December was Linda M. Drozd.

Welcome to our lodge.

A special thank you went to Kathy Fritz for the presentation of past lodge presidents. Special thank yous went to Louis Driska for preparing the food for our meetings in 1994 and to Irene Johnson for making a scrapbook for 1994.

Jo Ann Smith, Ray Ybarra and Janet Lyon were named to serve on the Audit Committee.

Youth Leader Karen Bartek read the minutes of the youth meeting and reported that Janet Lyon would be assistant youth leader.

The committee chairmen were named, with Board approval, as follows: Bar Chairman Otis Beck Bingo Chairman Josie Tomastik Kitchen Chairman Jackie Beck Ticket Chairman Bill Hutka Entertainment Chairman Bill Hutka

President Otis Beck reported that everyone worked together well last year and that our lodge had a good year in 1994. He is looking forward to working with the new officers and trustees and trusting that 1994 will also be a good year.

The meeting was then adjourned.

Door prizes were won by Irene Johnson, Alex Garcia and Louis Driska.

Fraternally, Linda Johnson, Reporter —SPJST-

182, Falls Holds Organizational Meeting Lodge

Dear Readers, The organizing members of Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas (SPJST) Lodge 182, Marlin, Texas, met in the Sesco meeting room for the purpose of chartering the lodge on January 22, 1995, at 4 p.m.

The meeting was under the direction of Mr. Leonard Mikeska, Vice President of the Supreme Lodge, State Field Manager Mr. Gene McBride, and Districts One and Two State Field Representative Mr. Keith Gatewood.

We were also honored to have visiting members of Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy with us. They were Mr. Bob Miracle, Mr. Allen Trigg, Mrs. Shirley Trigg, and Mrs. Frances McBride, wife of SFM Mr. Gene McBride.

Each person attending the meeting was recognized. There was a drawing for gifts from the Supreme Lodge. Then the nominations of officers for the interim officers were elected.

Those officers elected were: President Mr. Donald Beckendorf Vice President Mr. Nick Komar Secretary Mrs. Darlene Komar Treasurer Ms. Marie Macha Reporter Mrs. Aileen Kuropata Youth Leader Mrs. Judy Treat Mr. Mikeska told the officers what they were to do. The elected President, Mr. Beckendorf, was presented with a

Lodge 177, Academy Installs 1995 Officers

gavel. We had the assurance of help in our organization from Mr. Bob Miracle and Mr. Keith Gatewood.

Social time with refreshments followed the prayer. We also took pictures.

The young children were eagerly planning their next meeting.

The newly elected president, Mr. Donald Beckendorf called a brief meeting to set the time and place of the next meetings.

The next meetings were decided to be in the Sesco meeting room on the fourth Sunday of each month at 4 p.m.

The name of the lodge is Lodge 182, Falls.

We want to thank everyone for all of their help in getting the project of chartering the lodge.

Respectfully, Aileen Kuropata, Reporter —SPJST-

—SPJST-

Language

Classes Children's Choir Coming to Temple on February 21

Czech

JITRO, the Czechoslovakian Children's Choir will perform at the Cultural Activities Center (CAC), located at 3011 North Third Street in Temple, on Tuesday, February 21 at 7 p.m. This performance is on the CAC's Performing Art Series and is sponsored by the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and SPJST. The Choir from Hradec Karlove, was was founded in 1973. It consists of four training choirs and a main choir. In 1977, Jiri Skopal, Ph.D. became the conductor and artistic director. Dr. Skopal is the chairman of musical education at Karlovy University in Hradec Karlove.

He works with accompanist Michael Chrobak on many artistic responsibilities for the choir, including the development of their repertoire. JITRO Children's Choir has toured internationally for over ten years and has attended ten national and international competitions since 1980 winning nine times out of the last ten attempts.

The Choir has a large repertoire which ranges from sixteenth century polyphony to contemporary music. The JITRO Children's Choir has been recognized by many authorities as one of the leading choirs in the world.

Tickets are available at the CAC. Adult tickets are $15 and students are $7.50. Seating is reserved.

There will be a preconcert dinner prepared by Clem Mikeska in the CAC's Wendland Hall. The cost for the dinner is $10 for adults and $5 for children.

Purchase tickets to both events and save 20 percent. You may guarantee your reservations by calling the CAC at 817773-9926. Don't miss this entertaining evening at the CAC. Coffee and desserts will be available during intermission.

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Lecture at Dallas Czech Club on Sunday, February 6 Genealogy

SPJST Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer installs 1995 officers and trustees for Lodge 177. Pictured, from left, are: Secretary-Treasurer and Trustee Kathy Fritz, FAC and Trustee Jo Ann Smith, Trustee Alex Garcia, Vice President Bill Hutka, President Otis Beck, Treasurer and Trustee Josie Tomastik, Trustee Janet Lyon, Youth Leader Karen Bartek an dReporter Linda Johnson.

sent a lecture to the Dallas Czech Historical Society on Sunday, February 6, 1995, at 3:30 p.m.

The title of the lecture will be "The Missing Galveston Passenger Lists 18711887" and will discuss Larry's reconstruction of these passenger lists using old newspaper accounts. Information on specific passenger lists will be available at the lecture.

Larry lives in League City, Texas, near Galveston, where he conducted the bulk of his research. The meeting will be held at the Dallas Czech Club, 4930 Military Parkway in Dallas, Texas. For more information, contact Robert Cox at (214) 248-8548.

Larry Konecny, a researcher into the early Czech settlements in Texas will pre-

Czech Language Class at Spring Branch Westchester Education Center Czech language instruction will be offered again this spring at the Westchester Education Center of the Spring Branch Independent School District.

This semester, Czech II, the more advanced class will be taught. Czech II is designed for students who have completed the basic Czech I course and/or have basic grammar and conversational skills.

It is an opportunity to further advance their language skills in grammar, reading, writing, and conversation.

The Czech II class is a 12-week course starting on February 7, 1995. The class will meet on Tuesday of each week from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Westchester Education Center.

Late registration for the class is January 30 through February 2.

Tuition for the course is $60.00 plus $5.00 for a registration fee.

The Spring Branch Westchester Education Center is located at 901 Yorkchester in Houston, Texas 77079.

Additional information can be obtained by calling the Center at (713) 365-5660 or the Czech language instructor, Dennis Svetlik, at (713) 288-8638 after 7 p.m. or (713) 590-7773 during the day.

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Independent School District to Offer Czech Class Alief

Alief Evening School under auspices of Alief Independent School District is again offering a conversational Czech course (elementary/advanced level) at Hastings High School. The location of this school is between Bellaire Boulevard in the south and Alief-Clodine in the north on the southwest side of the intersection of Cook Road and High Star Drive in the community of Alief.

The first lesson of this now announced twelve-week course, designed to develop basic skill in the Czech language wherever it is spoken, will be on February 1, 1995, and henceforth, once a week on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

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Tuition, set by the school, will be $40.00. The instructor will be John J. Karas of Houston. Mr. Karas has extensive education from the Czech Republic and two university degrees from the USA. For additional details, write to, or call, Alief Evening School AISD P.O. Box 68 Alief, Texas 77411 498-8110, Ext. 320 or 495-4053 —SPJST-

to the Czech Republic and Study Czech

excursions to Kutna Flora, Southern Moravia, Telc, Karlovy Var, and Hradec Karlovy.

You need not have studied Czech to be a member of the group. If you are flying to the Czech Republic, call and ask for the group price and compare and save on your flight. If you wish to join the group or arrange for travel to the Czech Republic, contact Thadious Polasek at Route 4, Box 79, Schulenberg, Texas, or call him after 7 p.m. at (409) 562-2207.

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Travel

Travel to the Czech Republic and study Czech with people from all over the United States. The study tour will be from July 3 to July 28, 1995. The group leaders will be Thadious Polasek of Texas and Helena Landovska of Prague, Czech Republic.

Housing and food service will be at the dorms of the Agriculture School at Suchdol in the northern part of Praha.

Instruction will be by professors of The Charles University and a linguistic institute in Praha. Along with the classes, there will be cultural excursions in Prague: tours of the Prague Castle, picture galleries, the Old Town, and much more. There will also be out of town

88, Houston to Offer Czech Class Lodge

Well, it took a little encouragement to get him to agree, but Mr. Bill Souchek has agreed to teach another Czech Class this year. Accordingly, Mr. Souchek's 30th Czech Class is scheduled to commence February 6, 1995 at 7:30 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 88, 1435 Beall Street and will consist of ten classes.

Our Czech classes have been educational, informative and fun in helping us with our knowledge and ability to speak Czech, our native language. Class attendance has been excellent. We are especially proud of those who continue to attend, even though they live in such distant places as Dayton, Sweeney and Conroe.

Heritage of Czechs Preserved AISD Offers Language Course

by Michelle R. DeLaBarre

Houston Chronicle This Week Correspondent The Czech language is alive and well here in Alief, thanks to a donation to Alief Evening School from the SPJST, a Czech insurance organization.

The donation subsidizes evening courses in Czech to promote the culture and language of that heritage.

Teacher John Karas said that the Texas Education Agency determined that Czech is one of the most spoken languages in Texas. There are close to half a million Texans who can claim to be Czech.

"As far as Houston is concerned, if I open a telephone book, I would see plenty of Czech names, starting with every letter there is of the alphabet with the exception of X and Q. There are also some Czech names starting with W, but most of those, their forefathers, they changed the letter V to W," Karas said with his central European accent.

"There are plenty of people of Czech origin here in Houston."

Part of the reason to promote the Czech language is the loss of heritage experienced as immigrants become Americans, Karas said. "There is a Cz.-ch heritage, there is Polish heritage, there is a French heritage, there are all kinds of heritages in this country. And we are a melting pot. All these heritages are slowly and surely being melted. But, also, people are ,proud of their origin, of the origin of their forefathers."

Czech heritage is an important part of Texas history. Karas explained, "They came here in Texas in the middle of last century. From then on, they came in quite a few numbers. The first settlement here was in 1856 and that was 14 miles from La Grange and it is called Hostyn.

He added a short lesson about Czech organizations such as SPJST, CSA, KD, KJT, KJZT, and RVOS, all Czech language acronyms.

"When they (Czech immigrants) came over they did not know the language, so because of the situations, they wanted to have some insurance, life insurance, other insurances, so they formed organizations. The main purpose of the organization was insuring people. By the same token they built halls for their dances, meetings, and theaters. You know they play theaters even here in Houston." Anyone driving through rural Texas has probably seen SPJST community halls in a lot of small towns.

Tom Draper, head of the Alief Evening School, said the SPJST has subsidized Czech language courses in Alief for at least 12 years. "They made a donation to us every year, once a year, and that way we are able to offer a course in Czech, and if there are just a few people or a lot of people, we can offer a course in Czech because of that subsidy." Mr. Draper described the Czech course as conversational.

Mr. Karas said he believes there has been a "renaissance" in Czech language instruction, because without the language you cannot have heritage really.

Quite a few people are signing up and taking the Czech courses across Texas. For example in Houston, Czech is being taught at four different places.

And in the small towns, there are so many of them. It is really like a renaissance of Czech heritage.

The next Czech language course at Alief Community Evening School will begin on February 1. Registration runs from January 4 to February 1. Call 4954053 for information.

SPJST-

Class participation in the "mini" presentations in Czech has been improving.

Our students look forward to them being a part of every class. One of Mr. Souchek's conditions to teaching the 30th class was that we get the rest of the class involved in the presentations.

We recognize the sacrifices that Mr. and Mrs. Souchek make in teaching these classes and we are very grateful. We thank them and all others who help in making this class the best Czech class in Texas.

See all of you at the class February 6.

Lou Muniza Class Coordinator —SPJST-

This program is free and open to the public as a part of Harris County Precinct Four's Community Center located at 1721 Pech Road in Houston across from Sam Houston Hospital. Center hours are Mondays through Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about Spring Branch Community Center programs, please call 932-9573.

Harris County Precinct Four programs serve people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, national origin or disability.

Anyone requiring special assistance to participate in this program should contact Spring Branch Community Center at 932-9573.

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172, Pasadena Czech Classes Start February 6

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Czech classes begin at Lodge 172, Pasadena located at 3609 Preston in Pasadena on February 6 at 7 p.m.

The instructor will be Alene Svehlikova formerly of Brno, Czech Republic. The class will consist of ten lessons each Monday evening. Nonmembers are welcome and there is no charge for the lessons.

For additional information, call 4873297 or 487-3297.

Submitted by, Lillia Mae Peter —SPJST-

Branch Community Center to Offer Czech Classes Spring

Czech culture and language classes are offered at Spring Branch Community Center on Tuesday from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Karel Sicner, noted expert in these subjects, is the instructor. Classes are ongoing and interested persons may join at any time.

In Memoriam Expression of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge 24, Cyclone, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of LANSING B. KOHUT. Lansing B. Kohut, age 63, of Temple died Tuesday, January 3, 1995, in a Temple nursing home.

Services for Mr. Kohut were at 1 p.m.

Thursday, January 5, 1995, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Temple with the Rev. Charles Davis officiating.

Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery.

Born in Cyclone to John Victor and Millie Helble Kohut, he lived in the Cyclone area until 1946 when he moved to Buckholts. He moved to Temple in 1948. He was a staff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force, and served in World War Two and Korea. He was stationed at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, at Kilmer, New Jersey, at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida, and with the 20th Communications Squadron in Lands-

County Junior College to Offer Czech Courses Tarrant

Dear Vestnik Readers, Tarrant County Junior College is again offering Czech courses besides the Senior Ad. Program. These will start in the spring semester. The courses are: Czech/Beginner Section No. 95231790 January 24-February 28 6:30 - 9:00, Tuesdays Cost: $51.00 Czech/Advance Section No. 95331800 March 21 - April 25 6:30 - 9:00, Tuesdays Cost: $51.00 Czech/Travelers Section No. 95331810 March 23 - April 27 6:30 - 9:00, Thursdays Cost: $58.00 This is the regular course at the college. The Senior Ad. Program is something new. It will be taught at the St. Thomas Catholic Church.

Fraternally, Francis J. (Frank) Kovar —SPJST-

berg/Lech, Germany. A member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Temple and SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone, he was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1820 and Disabled American Veterans. He worked at Temple Auto and with the Santa Fe Railway.

Survivors are three sisters, Eleanor L. Rusnak of Irving, Alberta Green of Temple, and Cleo Leibham of Baytown.

Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 4, 1995, at HarperTalasek Funeral Home in Temple.

Memorials may be made to any charity.

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

Resolution Committee, Arleen Mayeux Bobby Hoelscher —SPJST-

Wednesday, February 1, 1995-VESTNIK/9

Expression of Sympathy We, the officers of Lodge 17, Novy Tabor, New Tabor, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of ANGELINA LACINA PERKKIO, age 58 of Caldwell, who died early Thursday morning, November 24, 1994, at her residence in Caldwell.

Mrs. Perkkio was born September 2, 1936, in Burleson County to Asidor and Annie Barton Lacina.

In November 1964, she married Richard W. Perkkio in Raymondville, Texas. She was a lifelong resident of Burleson County and greatly enjoyed taking care of her family.

She is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Willie and Eldie Lacina; and five sisters, Evelyn Flippin, Mamie Pough, Doris Courtney, Lillie Mae Drachenburg, and Delphine Courtney.

Survivors include her husband, Richard W. Perkkio of Caldwell; four sons, Harry Matejka, Michael Matejka, Steven Perkkio and Devin Perkkio, all of Caldwell; and one sister, Tracy Prazak.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m.

Saturday, November 26, 1994, at the Chapel of Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Caldwell with Rev. Henry E. Beseda officiating. Interment followed in the Caldwell Masonic Cemetery.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee, Stanley F. Mrnustik Melvin H. Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek

SPJST-

Expression

of Sympathy We, the officers of Lodge 17, Novy Tabor, New Tabor, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of MILTON FRANKLIN CHARANZA, age 55, of Caldwell, who died early Saturday morning, November 26, 1994, at his home near Caldwell.

Mr. Charanza was born August 29, 1939, in Burleson County to Louis Mike and Mary Annie Jankowiak Charanza.

On December 24, 1962, in Burleson County, he was married to Geraldine Ruth Miller. Mr. Charanza was a lifelong resident of Burleson County. He was employed at the Nagel Manufacturing Company for more than 35 years.

Family members said he enjoyed hunting, fishing, antique cars and his garden.

Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Charanza of Caldwell; a son and daughter-in-law, Steven Louis and Carmen Charanza of Caldwell; a daughter and future son-in-law, Angela and Ricky Bulina of Caldwell; a sister and brotherin-law, Dorothy Ann and Joseph T. Adamek, Jr. of Santa Fe; two nephews, Joseph Adamek III, and Michael and wife Jennifer Adamek of Santa Fe; a niece, DeAnn and husband John of Santa

Fe; his mother, Mary Annie Charanza of Caldwell; and three grandchildren, Cherise, Casandra, and Colt Charanza, all of Caldwell.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m.

Monday, November 28, 1994, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Caldwell, with the Rev. Scott Mikkelson officiating.

Interment followed in the Church Cemetery. A rosary was recited on Sunday, November 27, 1994, at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Caldwell.

Serving as pallbearers were Emil Charanza, Jimmy Evans, Danny Weichert, Donnie Suehs, Floyd Rakieta, Michael Adamek, Joseph Adamek III, and Raymond Charanza.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee, Stanley F. Mrnustik Melvin H. Skrabanek Susan Skrabanek

-SPJST-

From the State Youth Director Vestnik Project for February

Czechoslovak Wit and Wisdom Complete the story below by filling in the blanks with the words from the list below.

What Is a Czech?

The late George Jelinek was a former state representative, teacher, and local historian. He took great pride in his Czech heritage and delighted in giving copies of his "What Is a Czech?" to everyone he met.

He's everything happy in the world with a

on his face.

He's everything fine in the world with a song in his heart. He is a He is hope with a laugh on his lips. He's tomorrow with a

in his

eye. He is quick to forgive. His eyes dance at the sight of a

girl.

His feet tap to a pretty tune. His heart throbs at sorrow. Yes. He is a Czech.

Expression

of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge 17, Novy Tabor, New Tabor, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, PAUL JOSEPH SUROVIK, who passed away on Monday, October 3, 1994, at his residence in College Station.

Mr. Surovik was born on September 30, 1917, in Welcome, Texas, the son of the late Paul Surovik and Rosie Mikeska Surovik. Brother Surovik attended the New Tabor Schools. He was a member of the Bryan-College Station Brethren Church. He married Vlasta Surovik on March 2, 1944, in Caldwell.

Mr. Surovik had worked as the butcher at Texas A & M for over 20 years. He also was the cemetery caretaker for the City of College Station until he retired in 1986. His family remembers his love of gardening, fishing, and playing "42".

Brother Surovik was a member of SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor.

Brother Surovik was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Frank and John; and one grandson.

He is survived by his wife, Vlasta Surovik; two daughters, Lillian Beasley and husband Jerry of Caldwell, and Patricia Lippert of Irving; four sons, Albert and wife Carolyn of Victoria, Ray of Mertens, James and wife Brenda of Bryan, and Nelson and wife Pamela of San Antonio; 13 grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, October 6, 1994, at New Tabor Brethren Church with the Revs. Joseph Polasek and M.E. Stutts officiating.

Interment followed at the New Tabor Brethren Church Cemetery.

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

Fraternally submitted, Resolution Committee Melvin Skrabanek Stanley Mrnustik Susan Skrabanek

-SPJST-

Life Life is uncharted territory. It reveals its story one moment at a time.

-Leo Buscaglia

A Czech carries a bit of his

with him wherever he goes-

wherever he stands, that bit of ground is a little bit of

. He has fil-

tered out the length and breadth of the world. He has fought other people's , tamed other people's seas. But wherever he has settled, he inoculated his neighbors with his quick laugh and happy heart, and his with a fine capacity of enjoying life.

Compliments of George Jelinek Ellsworth, Kansas wars

pretty

smile

Czechoslovakia

twinkle

Czech

spirit

homeland

Taken from the book, 'Czechoslovak Wit and Wisdom," compiled by Pat Martin

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

Youth Letters Section District Two Youth to Host Skating Party on February 12 Dear Readers, It is hard to believe the first month of this year is almost over. I wish each of you the best in 1995. I am really looking forward to a great, successful 1995.

The first activity of the new year for District Two will be our annual Valentine Skating Party, which will be held on Sunday, February 12 from 5:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. at Skate Haven in Temple.

Skate Haven is located just north of Temple High School on North 31st Street.

I hope each of you will make plans to attend. I know so many of you look forward to this event to see the friends you have not seen since camp and YAD. You may bring a friend and let's hope your friend will become active and join us at the monthly meetings and other activities.

We will have the usual drawing for door prizes.

SPJST District Summer Camp Dates Posted District One District Two District Three District Four District Five District Six District Seven

July 14 - 17 July 18 - 23 July 10 - 13 July 21 -24 July 2 - 6 June 30-- July 2 July 25 - 28

at Camp Val Verde at Camp Val Verde at Camp Val Verde at Camp Lone Star at HEButt Camp at Camp Lone Star at Camp Val Verde

10/VESTNIK—Wednesday, February 1, 1995

Vestnik Contest for February — Ages 6-8

Vestnik Contest for February — Ages 9-11

Count by 2's to connect the dots. Color the picture.

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Can you say "I love you" in four languages?

The word list on the heart may help you unscramble the names of the languages used to say "I love you" below.

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

Several youth clubs are planning to meet prior to the skating party. Let's let Temple know we represent SPJST by wearing our t-shirts, caps, pins, or even ball points on our shirt. Each of you who wear something representing SPJST will receive a small token before you leave to go home. Dig out those past year's tshirts and share with your friends. This may be the time to visit the Home Office for that t-shirt you have been meaning to buy. This will be just another way to show we are proud to be a member of SPJST. There are several dates which have been set for District Two. Please make a note of these events and plan to attend: March 17-19 Youth Leaders' Workshop March 19 District Two Spring Meeting (Youth Meeting, election of youth officers, and summer trip to be voted on) May Fetes —lodges and dates to be announced June 2-4 LIT Workshop July 12 District Two YAD July 18-21 District Two Junior Camp July 21-23

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

District Two Teen Camp August 5 State Royalty August 6 State YAD

Skating Party on February 12.

Remember, let's all represent SPJST. Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two DYC

Watch the Vestnik for more details or check with your youth leader.

I want to thank our District Two Queen Melanie Koslovsky (Lodge 47, Seaton) and District Two King (runnerup) Danny Baker (Lodge 24, Cyclone) for representing District Two in the annual Temple Christmas Parade. Also thank you to our runner-up Duchess Lisa Greger (Lodge 47, Seaton) and runner-up Duke Scott Hudson (Lodge 24, Cyclone) for carrying the banner. The beautiful red convertible was furnished by John McClaren Chevrolet and driven by our friend Nancy McClaren. My thanks to John and Nancy for their continued support.

Congratulations to the Cyclone Youth float. Hats off also to the Supreme Lodge for the warm reception after the parade.

It was very nice and very memorable. To our District Two/State King Jason Cervenka and Duke Chad Cervenka, you both looked great and we are so very proud of you.

I look forward to seeing you all at the

(Editor's Note: Coming soon: Fun photos from District Two Fall Activities and District Two Lock-In. Thanks for your attention.)

—SPJST-

4, Hallettsville Youth Club Looks Forward lo February

49ers get their stuff together and whip up on the Chargers. I am sure everyone is going to watch the game.

Well, I hear that our lodge is going to have a pudding eating contest in February. We either get chocolate or vanilla. I would like to eat chocolate, but I can't. So I have to stick with vanilla.

Well, 'til next month, I'll be thinking of you during February.

Fraternally, James D. Svetlik (1/27/95)

—SPJST-

Lodge

Dear Readers, How is everyone doing? I am fine.

February is rolling around, and it is time to start thinking of your loved ones.

Sometimes it is important to others if we show that we love them even though we may not want to. If you are having problems with your loved ones, believe me, February is the month to fix your mistakes.

Super Bowl 1995 is set for Sunday, January 28 at 5:17 p.m. I am hoping the

6, Cottonwood Ye ath Club to Meet February 5

Lodge

Dear Readers, We will hold our meeting on Sunday, February 5. We are working on crafts at our socials. We are making things for Valentine's Day. Fraternally yours, Christi Sparkman (1/23/95) SPJST-

Wednesday, February 1, 1995—VESTNIK/11

Vestnik Contest for February — Ages 15-17

Vestnik Contest for February — Ages 12-14 There are many legends about the history of St. Valentine's Day. Legends are stories that have been passed along for many years.

Because most legends are very old and have been told many times, they may be very different from their original versions, so they aren't always true. However, they can be interesting to hear and think about.

Read the legends in the hearts below, then answer the questions.

A priest named Valentine lived in Rome about 170C years ago. He was ordered by the Roman Emperor to stop teaching Christianity.

Because Valentine refused to obey the Emperor, he was executed. It is said that he was put to death on February 14, 270 A.D. He was later named a saint by his church.

Pretend that you could have three special wishes come true. What wishes would you make? Write your wish for the subject listed in each heart below.

1. In what city did Valentine live?

2. On what day in February did Valentine die?

3. On what day in February do we celebrate St. Valentine's Day?

St. Valentine is called the patron (protecting) saint of lovers. One legend says that St. Valentine secretly married many Roman soldiers to their sweethearts. He did this during a time when the Roman Emperor had ordered soldiers not to marry.

1. Who did St. Valentine secretly marry?

2. How do you suppose the Roman Emperor felt about Valentine's decision to disobey

him and marry the sweethearts?

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Youth Leader

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Youth Leader

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

Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club Plans Valentine's Party Dear Readers, After all the holidays, we are back in school now.

We will have a Valentine's Party at the lodge. We are making valentines at our socials. There will be a dinner before the meeting on Sunday, February 5.

Fraternally, Celia Dobecka (10) (1/23/95)

—SPJST-

30, Taiton Youth Club Reports on January Meeting Lodge

Dear Readers, Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club met on January 8, 1995 at WCEC in El Campo.

We were asked to do our State-winning talent for the El Campo Cotton Clinic on February 14, 1995.

Mrs. Bubela told us about some upcoming dates. Camp will be June 30 to July 2, 1995. Our District YAD is July 16, 1995, in Hallettsville.

We made snowflakes for our contest at our January meeting.

Kyle, Jason, and Michael Kaspar served refreshments.

Our next meeting is February 5, 1995.

Kirby Bubela (1/24/95)

—SPJST-

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

Bring a cookie to decorate in the cookie decorating contest for February.

Alicia Neslony will bring the cake and Kevin Galler will bring the game to the next meeting.

Fraternally, Alicia Neslony, Reporter (1/25/95)

—SPJST-

66, Waco Youth Club to Celebrate Valentine's Day Lodge

66, Waco Youth Club Reports on January Meeting Lodge

Dear Members, The January meeting of Lodge 66, Waco Youth Club was called to order on January 8, 1995, at 1:30 p.m.

Under old business, we will send a thank you card to M and M Mars for donating candy.

Under new business, we discussed having a Valentine's party. The party will be February 12 at 2 p.m. Bring your friends, chips, cookies, and sandwiches.

The youth club will supply the drinks.

I would like to remind everyone about our Valentine's Party that will be February 12 at 2 p.m. Be sure to bring sandwiches. Also, bring a guest if you would like to.

Our next meeting will be February 19.

Be sure to decorate a cookie with a Valentine's design because they will he judged.

Fraternally, Justin Engelke (13) (1/23/95) —SPJST-

Lodge 177, Academy Youth Club Reports on January Meeting The January 11, 1995, meeting of Lodge 177, Academy Youth Club was called to order at 6:34 p.m. by Jessica Lyon.

The register was read. There were nine members present and two adults.

Our guest was Matthew Hanusch. The minutes were read and approved.

The charity project for this month will be going to the Pumpkin Patch for Valentine's Day on February 11, 1995.

We will be picking up trash on April 1.

More details will be discussed at future meetings.

The next meeting will be February 8, 1995.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:52 p.m.

Fraternally, Sara Wagner (1/25/95) —SPJST-

12/VESTNIK—Wednesday, February 1, 1995

From the State Youth Director Second

Quarterly Report

The following is a report of the second quarterly disbursements for the youth year. There were a total of 22 checks issued for a total of $956. There was an average of 319 youth club members attending their monthly meeting.

Location 4 Hallettsville 6 Cottonwood 9 Snook 13 Dime Box 17 New Tabor 24 Cyclone 30 Taiton 35 Elk 40 El Campo/Hillje 47 Seaton 49 Rowena 84 Dallas 88 Houston 97 Placedo 107 Floresville 117 Robstown 142 Houston 160 San Angelo 172 Pasadena 177 Academy 185 New Braunfels 196 Katy

Leaders your next Quarterly Report will be due March 15, 1995.

Thank you for your help and support.

Fraternally, Joni Lange State Youth Director

Attendance

Reimbursement

30 18 60 63 97 51 74 24 10 66 15 71 83 31 14 15 13 65 20 35 70 31

$30.00 18.00 60.00 63.00 97.00 51.00 74.00 24.00 10.00 66.00 15.00 71.00 83.00 31.00 14.00 15.00 13.00 65.00 20.00 35.00 70.00 31.00

—SPJST-

Lodge 30, Taiton Tours Museum and Visits Nursing Homes

EL CAMPO MUSEUM

On December 15, members of the Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club made a visit to the El Campo Museum.

The Youth Club visited the Hillje Czech Catholic Nursing Home on Thursday, December 15th. Pictured above are Chet Diluhos, T.J. Drapela, Kriby Bubela, Shara Diluhos, Brandon Drapela, Kenneth Bubela, Brent Gold, Kyle Kaspar, Jarrett Dluhos, Jason Kaspar, Stephen Drapela and Travis Krpec (not pictured).

The members donated table centerpieces and sang songs to the residents.

Club members also visited the Garden Villa Nursing Home in El Campo where they sang songs and donated their homemade Christmas table centerpieces.

Members of the Lodge 196, Houston West Youth Club recently enjoyed a trip to the Museum of Natural Sciences. Looks like everyone had a good time!

Lodge 196, __-__ouston West Youth Club yS Field hers, In November, our Lodge 196. Houston "Nest Youth Club went for a pizza party.

After our pizza party, we went to the Butterfly Museum. There were many rare butterflies there.

Finally, we went to the Museum of Natural Science. It was a very exciting day.

Fraternally, Ryan Stasny (1/25/95) —SPJST-

Get Active in Your Local Youth Club and Make A Difference

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Jedenatticatf kurs 6eAtiny v Aliefu.

Aliefska veeernf Rola zandjf ye stredu, prvnfho tinora 95, ji2 31. semester hovorove eekiny. Toto vyueovani bude 12 tydmi, v±dy ve stfedu, od 6:30 do 9.00 veeer v budove High School Hastings North.

Tato kola se nachazi mezi bulvarem Bellaire na jihu a ulicf Alief-Clodine na severu, na lihozapadni strane kfilovatky ulic Cook Rd. a High Star Dr. v samostatnem gkolnfm okresu osady Alief v jihozapadnf easti velkomesta Houstonu. Inserovany kurs eatiny bude opet zameren na jednoduchou konversaci se zaldady mluvnice k rozg ffenf hovorovych moinostf vgude, kde je zde v Texasu i kdekoliv jinde eeska fee poulivdna. kolne je pouze 40 dolarn a ueitelem je opet John J. Karas z Houstonu.

Dal gf informace ohledne tohoto kursu zdelf kanceldi aliefske veeernf gkoly, je/ ma nasledujfcf adresu a telefony: Alief Community Evening School (AISD), P.O. Box 68, Alief, TX 77411. Ph. 498-8110x3200, 6460 or 495-4053: Post Scriptum: Vyueovani eegtiny a ueeni se eeske teei je nutne k zachovanf nageho narodnfho dedictvi jelikoi studiem eeske reei se stdva eeskoamericke studentstvo etnicky uvedomelej g f. Toto studentstvo spolu s dal gfmi roduvernymi krajany pak nedopustf aby eeska mluva se stala to v Texasu za 30 ei 50 let mrtvym jazykem, koneicfm v muzeu. eeska fee je slovansky jazyk, ktery naleIf do slovanske jazykove skupiny, jei je nejvetgi v Evrope. Znalost eegtiny tedy usnadnf studia v gech ostatnfch slovanskych reef. Studia eegtiny jsou rovne2 velmi vhodna pro v gechny ty Cechoamerieany druhe, treti ei geste generace, chystajfcf se na navgtevu Ceske Republiky, kdyi staid vlast je koneene svobodna!

Prosfm upozornete na zhora uvedeny kurs eatiny v Aliefu sve prfbuzne, pratele a zname. KgdY, mlady ei stars, je uprimne vitan.

Rovnei talc jsou vitani i drIvejgf studenti.

Ueitel John J. Karas z Houstonu.

--SPJST--

Houston, Texas Ume Se t esky Jaro se blflf, mnozf na odpoeinlcu zase okiejou, napldnuji si novou prAci, vylety a vilbec nejakou einnost, nebyt na torn svete zbyteene.

Byvale Eeskoslovensko se zmengilo,

1.11nora 1995 ne jen v nazvu, ale i v rozloze a i presto, kdo ma jegte troehu eeske krve a declictvf praotca a nebo obdiv k zemi, kde Iijf ee gi a moravani, (vetg ina nag incii zde v Texase je pfivodem z Moravy) jiste uvftaji molnost obohatit sve znalosti v eegtine, kterd nikdy nenf ke gkode, zvldgte mate-1i v pldnu novou republiku nagtfvit.

Budu vyueovati eesky a i seznamovati s historii naroda, bohateho, na vge mane. Tol tfmto oznamuji, le zaenu zdjemce seznamovati s jednoduchymi znalostmy eeske reef, rozhovory i beln6 debaty, aby kaldy met moInost obohatit co je gte zna a nebo znal...

Kaldy je vftan, kalde tItery od 2.

30 hodin odpoledne do 4.30 v Spring Branch Community Center, 1721 Pech Road, Houston; telephone 9329573, a moje efslo je 984-0223.

Tedy na schledanou.

Karel Sicner --SPJST--

Babieka Obrazy venkovskeho iivota.

(Vybrane Usti) T •eti east „Pocifvej se mezi ty ratolesti naproti, nevidfg tam nic?" geptala Viktorka.

Zenich se podfval fka: „Jd nevidfm nic, a cos ty tam videla?" „Mne se zdalo, fe se na nas eerny vojak diva!," geptala nevesta jegte tigeji. „Nu, poekej, tomu ucleldme konec," vykrikl Tonfk; vyskoeil a vgecko prohledal -- ale darmo, nikoho nevidel. „Jd mu to piece nedaruju, jestli se bude poidd na tebe koukat jegte ted, zasolfm mu notne!" ziobil se Tonfk. „Nezaefnej s nfm fadne hdclky, Antonfne, za to to prosfm, to vfg, vojak je vojak. Sam otec byl na tervene Hilfe a byl by i new za to dal, kdyby ho tamej g f diistojnfk z nag f vsi byl dal, ale on fekl, to Ie nemffe udelat, i kdyby chtel, a 'le pry to nenf Iddnd provinenf, kdy se diva mul na devee. Otec tarn slygel mezi vojaky, fe pry je ten vojak z velmi bohateho rodu, le pry se dal sam mezi vojaky a le male jft prye, kdy chce. To bys pane pochodil, s takovym si new zaeft." Talc rekla Viktorka Tonfkovi, a on jf slfbil, necha vojaka byt vojakem.

Na Viktorku ale pfichdzely od veeera zase piedeg le telld chvfle, a jakkoli s diiverou gkapulff k srdci tiskla, kdykoli negiastne oei nablfzku byly, ono neptestalo piece jen nepokojne tlouci. Viktorka gla zase

na radu ke kovarce. „Jd nevfm, to je snad ui trest od Panaboha na mne uloIeny, ie mi to nic platno nenf, co jste mi dala. Jd vas prece ve vgem poslechla," narfkala si Viktorka. „Nech jen, holka, nech, v galc já mu posvftfm, a kdyby i sam ancikrist byl. Musfm ale drive od neho dve veci mit. Nei si je zaopatrim, chrati se ho, co maIeg . Modli se k andelu stralci a za ty du g e v oeistci, za ktere se nikdo nemodlf. Kdy2 nekterou vykoupfg , bude za tebe orodovat." „Vg ak to je to nejhor g f, kmotra, le se nemohu 112 pokojnou myslf pomodlit," plakalo (levee. „Vidfg , vid g , holka, proe jsi to tak dlouho nechala, a2 to ta zld moc pfemohla. No, ale dd Panba, toho ddbla Viktorka sebrala v g ecku svoji situ, modlila se vroucne, a kdy chtely tnyg lenky jinam zabfhat, hned si myslila na umueenf Pane, na Pannu Marii, aby jen zld ta moc odstoupila.

Chrdnila se jeden, dva dni; tretf den ale vy g la si na nejzaz g f cfp otcova pole na jetelinu; eeledfnu prikdzala, by zahy prijel za nf, fe si s kosenfm popflf. Slatam, jako srna si krdeejfc, lehkyrm krokem, af se fide zastavovali divajfce se za nf, jak pane jf to slu g f. Tak gla tam, a domd privez1 ji eeledfn na zelene jeteline bledou, poranenou. Mela nohu zavazanou tenkyrm bflyirn gatkem a museli ji snest s vozu a do stavenf. „Rodieko Svatohorskd!" beklovala matka, „holka, co se ti stalo? „Zabodla jsem si do nohy trn, hluboko, pri glo mi od toho zle.

Doneste mne do komory, ja si lehnu!" prosila Viktorka.

Donesli ji na lo ge a otec Wel hned pro kovarku. Kovdtka pribehla jako na koni a s nf houf nezvanych kmoter, jak to u/ byva. Jedna radila mateif lfeko, druhd psoser, tietf zailkat, etvrta kourit, kovaika ale nedala se mejlit a prikladala na oteklou nohu bramborovy glcrob. Pak poslala vg echny prye uvolujfc se, le bude sama Viktorku hlidat a le bude co nevidet zase v gecko v poiddlcu. „Povez mi pak, holka, jak to bylo, tys nejaka zlekan g? A kdo pak medle zavazal ti nohu tim belounkym, hebounkym gatkem? Ja ho radeji schovala, aby si ho ty trajdy nevg imly," pravila opatrnd kovirka ukladajfc jf nohu na „Kam jste ho dala, kmotra?" ptala se Icvapne Viktorka. „May ho pod podugkou."

Viktorka sahla pro gatek, prohlilela krvave na nem glcvrny, prohlaela vyg ite jmeno, je± neznala, a tvar jejf menila se z bleda do eervena. „Holka, holka, ty se mi nelfbig, co si mam o tobe myslit?" „Myslete si, le mne Panbith opustil, /e jsem ztracena na velcy

vektv, le mi nenf pomoci." „Snad ma horkost a blabolf?" myslila si kmotra sahajfc Viktorce na tvdre, ale ty byly studene a nice take byly studene, a jen oei deveete horely obraceny jsouce na gatek, ktery pied sebou °Mina rukama ddela. „,Slygte, kmotra," zaeala tine, „ale nikomu to nepovfdejte, vgechno vain povfm. Ty dva dni jsem ho nevidela, vgak vfte, koho myslfm -ale dnes, dnes mi od rana v ugfch znelo: ,Jdi na jetelinu, jdi na jetelinu', jako by mi to nekdo pog eptdval. Ja vedela, le je to nejake pokugenf, neboi on tam nejvfc byva, blfzko pole, seddva pod stromem na strani, ale piece mi to nedalo pokoje, of jsem vzala loktu g i a kosu. Na ceste pri glo mi na mysl, fe jsem sama sv5im gkildcem, ale v u g fch jen vfdy g eptalo: ,Jdi jen, jdi na jetelinu, kdovf, jestli tam bude; proe by ses bdla, prijde za tebou Tome g '. Tak mne to pohdnelo a2 na pole. Koukla jsem k stromu, nikdo tam. ,No, kdy tam nenf, to of je vyhrano,' myslila jsem, vzala kosu achtela jsem fat. Tu mi napadlo, abych zkusila svoje gtestf, chtela jsem nalezt etverolist)% jetelfeek a pri torn myslila jsem: ,Najdeg-li ho, bude s Antoninern gi.astna!" Hledam, hlecldm, div jsem na jeteline oei nenechala, ale nic jsem nenagla. Tu mi priglo podfvat se na straii, a koho tam pod stromem vidfm - vojaka! Rychle se obratfm prye, ale v torn okamfenf gldpla jsem na trnf, co u cesty lefelo, a nohu jsem si poranila. Nekrikla jsem, ale bolestf (Maly se mi pied alma rraitky a ja sklesla na zem. Jako ve snu videla jsem, fe mne brat nekdo do ndruel a odndg el, ai mne pak sling bolest probudila. U potoka kleeel vojak, smdeel v nem bflji svilj gatek a vinul mi ho okolo nohy. ,Pane Bole,' myslila jsem, co se bude s tebou dft, ted nich diva!' Dost me bolest trapila, hlava se mi al motala, ale ani jsem negpetla, oei neoteviela. Kladl mi svou ruku na eelo, brat mne za ruku; mne mraz pochdzel -- ale mleela jsem. Pak mne pustil a zaeal mne kropit vodu do oblieeje, zdvihal mi hlavu; co jsem mela Mat, musela jsem piece oei otevift. Ach, ma mild kmotra, ty jeho oei na mne zasvitly jako to boll slunko; ja musela svoje oei zakryt! Ale col' to bylo vgecko platno, kdy zaeal na mne mluvit! Och, vy jste mela pravdu, mild kmotra, 2e uearuje i hlasem; mne zaznIva ustaviene v ugfch jeho hlas, jeho slova, kdy mi povfdal, le mne miluje, le jsem jeho blaho, jeho nebe!"

—BOiENA NEMCOVA Pokraeovani.

—SPJST-

14/VESTIsFiK-1.6nora 1995

Vpfedu stoji Na stole lei knihy.

Na zdi visi obrazy.

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UEme se eesky Let Us Study Czech!

Lekco pati— Lesson Five Read the following exercises and words out LOUD with your parents or friends.

VETY— SENTENCES Vyslovene nebo napsane myglence fikame veta.

Spoken or written thoughts are cz,led sentences. *** Pieetete a opi gte tyto vety.— Read and copy the following sentences: Hana pige Helena ete knihu.

Robert kresli lod'.

Karel skdee.

Anieka nese tagku.

(Translate the above sentences.) *** Vety o osobach— Sentences about people.

Zaci se uel abecedu.

UCitel je hodny, moudr , elovek.

Reditel na gi gkoly je pan Dvoiak.

(Translate) *** Vety o zviiatech— Sentences about animals: Slon stoji v parku.

Lig ka je chytre zvite.

Medved je velik5r a chlupaqr.

(Translate) *** Vety o vecech.— Sentences about things.

Vety, kterjrmi nee° oznamujemeSentences used to announce something, or state something.

Pfijmou se delnici.

Prodd se prout60 kadrek.

Slavnost zaNna v 8 hodin veder.

Pfedstavenf se ye stfedu opakuje.

Za vetou, kterou neco oznamujeme, pfgeme taku. (.)

(Translate) *** Vety, kterjrmi se taeme— Sentences that ask a question.

Prod nemag knihu?

Kdo to napfge?

Kde pracuje tatInek?

Za vetou, kterou se taeme, pfgeme otaznfk. (?)

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Klub Kontinental Tours to Czech Republic and Europe for 1995 Contact Rudy and Henrietta Klecka, P.O. Box 28, East Bernard, Texas 77435 Phone: (409) 335-4456 or (409) 335-4471 Fax: (409) 335-4390 Tour No. 1 - June 14 - July 4 (21 Days) Rome, Switzerland, Germany, Czech Republic, Austria $3,395, per person based on double occupancy, includes round-trip airfare Houston/Rome Vienna/Houston. $200 deposit per person.

Tour No. 2 - May 11 - 25 (15 days) $2,137 per person, based on double occupancy; Pilgrimage to Czech Republic to cannonizaton of Blessed Jan Sarkander in Olomouc May 21 with Pope John Paul II. Hostyn, Svaty Kopecek, Velehrad, Infant Jesus of Prague and others.

Tour No. 3 - July 17 - July 31 (15 days) Enjoy the Czech polka music of Prague, Plzen and Moravia. Join with P.O.L.K. of A. members and attend the International Folk Festival in Roznov, Czech Republic. Price upon request.

Tour No. 4 - September 18 - October 2 (15 days) $2,295, based on double occupancy; Moravian wine-tasting tour. Prague, Frenstat, Breclav, Znojmo, Brno, Budapest. $200 deposit.

Klub Kontinental reunion social and film presentation at 1 p.m. on Sunday, February 12, 1995 at the Holy Cross Meeting Room, Church Street, in East Bernard.

Jitro Czech Owls Choir

Tuesday, February 21 at 7 p.m.

Adults: $15

Students: $7.50

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Join us for a pre-concert dinner prepared by Clem Mikeska Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. in Wendland Hall Adults: $10 ri Students: $5 Purchase tickets to both events and save 20 percent.

To make dinner reservations, or for more information, call (817) 773-9926

Vety, kterjr mi rozkazujemeSentences that command or order something to be done.

Chod' v pravo!

Nebehej po ulici!

Pozor!

Bud'.opatrnjr!

Za vetou, kterou rozkazujeme, pfgeme vykfienik. (!)

(Translate) *** SLOVNItEK—VOCABULARY veto.— sentence akol— lesson vlak— train feditel— director is ak— student (male) /akyne— student (female) ligka— fox vlk— wolf medved— bear ulice— street zvife— animal teeka— period otaznfk— question mark

vykfienfk— exclamation mark delnfk— worker koearek— small buggy slavnost— celebration ovoce— fruit pfsmeno— letter hrugka— pear *** a veverka ziji v lese.

Ligka Jsou to divoka zvifata.

Maya, k1i11, oveeka, husa, koeka a pes iijf na dvore.

1Cravy a kone 2iji ye chlevech. Pes ma boudu.

Krava dava mleko. Kurd taha vozy.

Jsou to domaci zvffata.

—SPJST-

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Elderly couple seeking such a person.

Please call: (713) 522-0055.

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Czech Republic Slovakia & Austria $1,950 per person (Based on Double Occupancy)

May 29 - June 8 Tour includes • 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

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

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For advertising SPJST lodge-related activities $12.50 2 3/8" x 5" $25.00 4 7/8" x 5" $50.00 10" x 5" COMMERCIAL RA'Z'ES

Applies to all advertising not related to promoting SPJST lodge events $25.00 $50.00 $100.00

2 3/8" x 5" 4 7/8" x 5" 10" x 5"

For more information, contact the editor at (817) 773-1575.

SPJST Lodge 88, Houston

Thirtieth Anniversary Day Celebration Sunday, February

12, 1995

Dinner: 11:00 a.m. * Dinner Plates: $4 Baked Chicken with all the trimmings; Coffee and Tea Included

ENTERTAINMENT SPJST Concert Orchestra & Lodge 88 Choral Group Bingo at 2 p.m.

Dance from 5 - 9 p.m.

Music by Lee Roy Matocha ($2 charge for dance if dinner ticket not purchased)

Wednesday, February 1, 1995—VE§TNIK/15

ed. SPJST lodge meetings are held at 2 p.m. on the third Sunday of every month, unless notified otherwise.)

SPJST CALENDAR

LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND

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LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD

LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR

Friday, February 3—Trustee Meeting, 7:30

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, i call the hall at 352-9139.

Lilin.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. ***

LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK (Local lodge meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.; Youth Club meetings are at 6:30 p.m.) ***

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

LODGE NO. 35, ELK

LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX

(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.)

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

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LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN

LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS

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. *** LODGE NO. 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE

(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.) ***

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

LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Saturday, February 4—King of Swing; 8 - 12; ($5 per person) Sunday, February 5—Bobby Jones; 2-6 p.m. ($5 per person) Saturday, February 11—Ed Michaels and The Range Hoods 9 - 1 (Road house music, C/W) ($5 per person) Sunday, February 12—Battle Dance ($6 per person) Jodie Mikula and Fritz Hodde and The Fabulous Six Plus Two; 2-7 p.m.

Sunday, February 19—Harry Czarnek; 3-7 p.m. ($5 per person) Sunday, February 26—Leroy Rybak's Swinging Orchestra; 3 - 7 p.m.; $5 per person (For rentals and reservations, call Irene Helgren at (512) 281-4534. Band Bookings: Art's 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.) ***

Wednesday, February 15—Regular lodge meeting, 7 p.m.

(Games every Monday night at 7:30 p.m.; Games License No. 3000-72-8240-0). *** LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Saturday, February 4—Firecreek Sunday, February 5—Lodge and Youth Club Meetings, 2 p.m.

Saturday, Februari 11—Valentine Dance— Jerry Haisler and the 'Melody Five (Door prizes) Friday, February 17—Fami ly Night, 6:30 p.m.; Hamburgers and French fries; Games to be announced by -FAC; Watch for letter.

Saturday, February 18—Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six Monday, February 20—Trustees' Meeting (Seaton Star Hall is located five miles east of Temple, just off of Highway 53. All Saturday dances are from 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. and admission is $5; Battle dance admission is $6. For information about hall bookings, please call Calvin Skrabanek at (817) 985-2344, weekdays or (817) 985-2548 (the hall phone) on Saturday night ***

LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Saturday, January 28—Due West C Saturday, February 4—Sugar Creek(C Saturday, February 11—Kevin Hardin and (C/W) Saturday, February 18—Texas Brew (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. 84, DALLAS

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Saturday, February 4—Dance featuring Alpine Village. Dance starts at 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Security guarded parking lot. Set ups available.

Admission: $6 Saturday, February 18—Dance with music by the Czech Harvesters, 8:30 p.m.

Monday, February 20—Lodge Meeting at 7 p.m. with reception party for new members

LODGE NO. 175, ROSENBERG

For rentals, call Emil Petr at (214) 826-3557 For band bookings, call Mike Frnka at (214) 327-4653 ***

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Saturday, February 4—Jack Melick: "Piano Man" Big Band Music; Dress Code; $10 per person Sunday, February 5—The Travelers: Ballroom and Variety; 2-6 p.m.; $6 per person Friday, February 10—Texas Brew: C/W for the Drummette Unit (LOSNA); $5 per person Saturday, February 11—Bobby Lane: Big Band Music from Nebraska; Dress Code; $10 per person Sunday, February 12—Lodge 88 Anniversary: Dinner 11 a.m. until ?; Bingo at 2 p.m.; Dance from 5-9 p.m. with music by Lee Roy Matocha Saturday, February, 18—Gus Lindemann: Ballroom and Variety; $6 per person 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. ***

LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Saturday, February 11—SPJST Youth Club Valentine Dance (including a cake walk); $6 per person; 8-12; music by Alpine Village Band Tuesday, February 14—Ladies Circle Meeting at 10 a.m.

Sunday, March 19—Don Peachey from Wisconsin (2-6 p.m.)

Tuesday, March 14—Quarterly meeting at 7 p.m. in the George Memorial Library, Room 2B ***

LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Saturday, January 28—Big Sky Saturday, February 4—Debonaires Saturday, February 11—Backroads Saturday, February 18—Mark Richey (Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of each month; social at 6:30 p.m.; Youth Club meeting at 6:30 p.m.; Trustees' meeting at 7 p.m.; Business meeting at 7:30 p.m.) ***

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.) ***

LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON Saturday, February 4—Country Junction Saturday, February 11—Texas Fever Saturday, February 18—Crossfire (All Saturday night dances are from 8:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. Lodge membership monthly meetings are the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. Trustees' meetings are on the same dates at 6:30 p.m.) ***

LODGE NO. 183, MID-CITIES

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LODGE NO. 107, FLORESVILLE

LODGE NO. 186, CALDWELL

(Lodge 107 monthly meetings are the second Sunday of every month at 4 p.m. at the lodge hall, unless otherwise noted.) ***

(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

LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS

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(Lodge 130 monthly meetings will be held on the third Monday of the month in the Youth Room of Lodge 84, 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas.)

LODGE NO. 187, ROUND ROCK

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. 66, WACO

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

(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 reservations, rentals, or information, call (214) 8758381 or Ernest Haskovec at (214) 875-2789.

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

-.Sunday, March 12—Quarterly Lodge Meeting at 11:45 a.m. at the Jourdanton Civic Center.

Members, please attend.

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 Lodge Hall.

Saturday, February 11—Dance with music by Lost Prairie Monday, February 13—Lodge meeting at 7 p.m.

Saturday, February 18—Youth Night; action starts at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, February 5—Polka Klub Region 1 Fall Meeting at 1 p.m. Dance from 2 - 6 p.m. with music by The Harvesters and Vanek's Czech Band (no cover charge). For more information, call Johnny Divin at 286-5461 or Esther Zett at 217-8986.

Thursday, February 9—Texas Extension Service (Private Rental) Thursday, February 9—Monthly lodge meeting at 8 p.m.

Saturday, February 11—St. John Las Vegas Night Saturday, February 25—Extension Service District Meeting

(Game night every Thursday at 7 po.m. Permit No. SP1-74615-1395-8; AL-00061-9887-0) *** LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE

LODGE NO. 161, LA PARITA - JOURDANTON

(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. 49, ROWENA

LODGE NO. 54, WEST

LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS

Saturday, February 4—Super Games at 2 p.m.

Sunday, February 5—Lodge Meeting at 2 p.m.

Saturday, February 25—SPJST Lodge 80 fund raiser and barbecue sale Sunday, February 26—Fair and Livestock Show Buyers and Boosters Banquet Monday, February 27—American Legion at 7 p.m.

(The Stardust Ballroom presents ballroom dancing every Friday, 9-12:30; DRESS CODE; 642-1361. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., or as 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. 24, CYCLONE

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Sunday, February 5—Lodge Meeting at 3 p.m. at Faith Community Church at 1800 Peyton Gin Road in Austin. For more information, call LaVerne Hejl at (512) 453-5906. ***

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LODGE NO. 155, AUSTIN

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Friday, February 3—Cherokee Rose Saturday, February 4—Blazing Saddles Saturday, February 11—Jerry Burkhart Friday, February 17—Cherokee Rose Saturday, February 18—Moments Notice Sunday, February I9—Lodge Meeting ; Youth Club meets at 2 p..m; Adults meet at 2:30 p.m.

Friday, February 24—Cherokee Rose Saturday, February 25—Cherokee Rose Game nights (Taroks, dominoes, etc.) are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m.

Members, please bring snacks.

*** LODGE NO. 133, SAN ANTONIO (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.)

Permit No. 1-74-20733095-41002).

Friday, February 3—Peoples Choice Saturday, February 4--Sterling Country (Private party room available. For more information, call Albert at 255-8157.) ***

LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE

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(Game times: Sunday, 2 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; lodge monthly meetings on the first Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m.)

LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY

LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON

LODGE NO. 191, LUFKIN

(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.) ***

Sunday, Feb. 12—Lodge meeting at 2 p.m.

Sunday, March 12—Lodge meeting at 2 p.m.

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

Wednesday, February 1--Cloggers Friday, February 3—Private Party Saturday, February 4—Square Dance Tuesday, February 7—Line Dancing at 10 a.m. Lodge meeting at 7 p.m. *** LODGE NO. 202, JOURDANTON

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LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI/SOKOL HALL (Hall location: 5502 Kostorhyz Road, Corpus Christi. Phone: (512) 852-9042. Public invit-

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Sunday, February 12—Lodge Meeting at 3 Sunday, February 12—Lodge Meeting at the p.m.

Jourdanton Civic Center; 2:30 p.m.

Saturday 18—C/W Dance with music by Country Junction —SPJST-

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