Vestnik 1996 11 06

Changing to meet the needs of fraternalists.

VESTNIIPK. SPJST Herald

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

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

HUMANITY

BENEVOLENCE

Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 November 6, 1996 ISSN-07458800 VOLUME 84 NUMBER 43

Congratulations to Vlasta S. Blazek

Lodge 94, Wheelock member achieves "Grand Age of 96" The SPJST congratulates Sister Vlasta S. Blazek, a member of Lodge 94, Wheelock, who celebrated her 96th birthday on May 28, 1996. As such, Sister Blazek is entitled to all SPJST member benefits with no further dues or assessments required.

Sister Vlasta S. Blazek was born on May 28, 1900, in Steep Hollow, Texas, to John Scasta and Emelie Sembera Scasta. Her parents immigrated to the United States from the present-day Czech Republic during the 1870s.

Vlasta had three sisters and two brothers, all deceased.

Sister Blazek married Joe Blazek on October 17, 1924, in WheelVlasta Blazek Texas. ock,

participates in 110th NFCA annual meeting SPJST

Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Lanita Anglin and her husband, Charles; District Three Director and Supreme Lodge Chairman Sid Pokladnik; and District Seven Director Bob Bayer and his wife, Polly, were among the 812 delegates and guests who attended the 110th annual meeting of the National Fraternal Congress of America (NFCA) held September 25 28 at the Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee.

The NFCA is the trade association representing nearly 100 fraternal benefit societies that provide insurance and volunteer opportunities to 10 million members in the United States and Canada.

"It was a wonderful meeting," stated Secretary-Treasurer Anglin. Especially noteworthy, she says, were panel discus-

Their two daughters are Evelyn B. Stegall of Bryan, Texas, and Cecelia B. Chuoke of Dallas, Texas. Evelyn married James W. Stegall and Cecelia married Robert L. Chuoke, who is now deceased. Vlasta and Joe farmed and ranched at Wheelock, Texas. Joe passed away in 1969.

Evelyn Stegall characterized her mother as a "wonderful housewife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother."

"She's also a great cook," said Evelyn. "Hers are the best kolaches ever made." In addition to her cooking, Vlasta enjoys doing handiwork projects, such as quilts and afghans. Strong in her faith, Vlasta is a member of United Methodist Church.

Sister Blazek, who has four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, resides at Crestview Methodist Retirement Community in Bryan, Texas.

Once again, the SPJST congratulates Sister Blazek for achieving the Grand Age of 96.

Veterans' Day November 11, 1996

The story of war is the story of everyday men and women and the sacrifices that they have made to defend our flag. Monday, November 11 is Veterans' Day. May we be ever mindful of the sacrifices made by our brothers and sisters in uniform. They have served their country well and we owe them our gratitude and thanks.

—SPJST-

sions addressing topics ranging from investments and insurance to communications and activating inactive lodges.

Convention attendees heard from several speakers, among them, Sen. Orrin Hatch, R - Utah, who addressed the congress on major issues facing Americans. President Clinton also sent his greetings to convention attendees and saluted their fraternalism by saying, "If we are to make our world a better place, each of us must take responsibility for solving the problems around us.

Your efforts are helping to strengthen families and communities and set an example of compassion across America and around the world," Clinton said.

"Overall, it was a very enlightening experience," observed Sister Anglin.

"And — just as important,—" she added, "— it was a good chance to meet with representatives from other fraternals and with the various exhibitors who provide services for fraternal benefit societies such as ours."

—SPJST-

Statewide seminars provide continuing education for lodge sales representatives More than 150 SPJST sales representatives attended the recent sales seminars conducted throughout various parts of the state. In addition to sales representatives, lodge presidents and district presidents were invited to attend. With the start of the Olympics '96 Membership Drive, it was important that lodge and district presidents be aware of the potential success the membership drive has to offer their lodges. This also „gave lodge presidents the opportunity to see the many challenges facing our sales representatives as they continue to do their part for the SPJST by adding new members to the organization. Lodge presidents were recognized for having a key role in lodge growth and sales and we wish to thank them for attending and sharing their ideas with us to help make our jobs easier.

This forum all gave the State Field Representatives an excellent opportunity to present information on the Olympics

'96 Membership Drive benefitting the lodges, members, and sales representatives — definitely a "win-win" situation.

The State Field Representatives stressed the importance of the Lodge Recognition and Incentive Program. With the end of the year fast approaching, emphasis was placed on the need to get those new members "on the books" before the deadlines for both programs. Other topics discussed were the sales incentive available to sales representatives and update on underwriting guidelines.

Thanks to all lodge and district presidents and sales representatives for making the Fall 1996 Seminars a success for everyone!

Please see the accompanying photos which begin on page 4.

Fraternally submitted, Leonard D. Mikeska, FIC Supreme Lodge Vice President —SPJST-

2/VESTNIK-Wednesday, November 6, 1996

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

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Sharing a Common Bond Texas is a big state. A fact that becomes all the more apparent when you travel the highways that stretch westward from Interstate 35. I had the chance to get out that way on Saturday, October 26th, as District Four hosted their firstever Czech Fest at Lodge 49, Rowena.

The event, which capped a week of Czech heritage events around the state, provides an excellent example of what you can get when groups work together for a common cause. In this case, the groups pulling together included District Four Lodge 49, Rowena and Lodge 160, San Angelo and the Runnels, Concho and Tom Green Counties Czech Heritage Society of the Concho Valley.

In spite of the distances that separate the communities in West Texas, people came together - well over 200 of them - to enjoy a morning and afternoon of games, food, music and dancing.

Entertainment was provided by Norbert Blazek and the Texas Czech Folk Singers of Ennis. It was really a lot of fun. My mother made the trip with me and all we talked about on the way home was how good the cotton crop looked and the warmth and good humor displayed by the folks in attendance.

According to District Four Director Stanley Broz, the folks out in West Texas are "just that way."

"Maybe," he said, "it has something to do with the fact that we don't get a chance to see each other very often.

"When we do get a chance to visit, we like to have a good time," he said.

Lodge 49, Rowena President Elizabeth Walther agrees. "I think the wonderful attendance surprised everybody," she says, noting that one couple, Ed and Thelma Cummings, came all the way from Indianapolis, Indiana. They happened to be in the area visiting Thelma's mother, Mrs. Gustina Pustka, a member of Lodge 49, who received her SPJST Age 96 Recognition earlier this year.

"There was good representation from throughout the district and various parts of the state, including Dallas, Fort Worth and Taylor," she says.

"We were very enthused by the response and are looking forward to an even bigger and better celebration next year," says Sister Walther.

Hats off to all of the organizers and attendees for making this year's premier Czech Fest in West Texas a success.

Special thanks goes to Conch째 Valley Czech Heritage Society President Louis Kokes and to Lodge 160 President Leonard Jansa and for their hospitality and efforts to help organize the event. Photos from the Czech Fest will be forthcoming in the 'Vestnik.

"We don't get a chance to see each other very often.

When we do get a chance to visit, we like to have a good time."

A Privilege and Honor Election season is here. Some of our local lodges have already held elections and many others will be holding elections in the coming weeks. In her letter to this week's Vestnik, correspondent Norma Alford of Lodge 87, Temple makes the following observation: I know that many of you will want to hold an office as SPJST will be celebrating its 100th anniversary. What a privilege and honor to serve your lodge during the anniversary year.

What Sister Alford has to say bears repeating. The year 1997 will be a very important year for the SPJST - and for your local lodge. The lodge officers that we elect for 1997 will serve during a deciding time in the history of our Society.

With a positive attitude and an eye towards innovation, 1997 can be an exciting and satisfying year for your local lodge.

Well Said ...

"Finish every day and be done with it.

You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can.

Tomorrow is a new day; begin it well and serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with our old nonsense.

This day is all that is good and fair. It is too dear, with its hopes and invitations, to waste a moment on yesterday."

-Ralph Waldo Emerson -SPJST-

Family Fun and Important SPJST Dates November 9 November 9 November 16 December 7 December 31

Lodge 24, Cyclone Barbecue Cook-Off and County-Wide Sale Day Lodge 29, Taylor Tarok Tournament State Volleyball Tournament at Bruceville-Eddy gym Lodge 20, Granger Tarok Tournament Deadline to apply for 1997 SPJST scholarships - SPJST

Wednesday, November 6, 1996—VESTNIK/3

From the President's Office State Volleyball Tournament Set for November 16 The 1996 SPJST State Volleyball Tournament will be Saturday, November 16, 1996, at the Bruceville/Eddy High School gymnasiums. Play begins at 9:30 a.m. Prizes will be awarded in four categories: Adult - Spiking: Category A Adult - Non-Spiking: Category B Youth - Spiking: Category A Youth - Non-Spiking: Category B

The youth categories consist of young SPJST members between the ages of 14 and 17. Youth may also play on adult teams, but they may not compete in both categories.

Prizes will be: First Place—$75 and trophy Second Place—$60 and trophy Third Place—$50 and trophy Kolaches will be furnished for the morning break.' Food and drinks during the day will be available from Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy at a nominal cost.

Please return the form no later than November 10 to: Frank Klinkovsky, State FAC P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503

State FAC Frank Klinkovsky encourages adults and youth groups to get active and join in the fun on November 16.

Directions to SPJST State Volleyball Tournament

Or, you may fax the form to (817) 7747447. If you have any questions, please call me at 1-800-727-7578.

We are looking forward to seeing you on November 16 in Bruceville for a day of volleyball action.

Fraternally, Frank Klinkovsky State FAC —SPJST-

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Adult and youth groups are encouraged to play in the 1996 SPJST Volleyball Tournament Saturday, November 16 at the Bruceville/Eddy High School gymnasiums.

Fraternalist of the Year Entries Due to SPJST Home Office by November 18 Local lodges have been allowed Thank you for giving a deserving extended time until November 18 to mail member of your lodge this outstanding in their selected member's Fraternalist of recognition.

Fraternally, the Year entry form to the Home Office.

Local lodges who have not elected Frank Klinkovsky their Fraternalist of the Year should do so State FAC as soon as possible.

—SPJST-

From the Vice President's Office EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!

"Olym i• cs 99 ip13 Drive 96Update Membership SPJST members are encouraged to be a part of the SPJST "Olympics '96" Membership Drive.

"Recruiters" and participating lodges become eligible for prizes. See back page this week's

Vestnik

for your contest information and a coupon that you can use today for recommending new members for membership in the SPJST! The Membership Drive runs through December 31,1996.

Listed below are the names of members who have "recruited" new members through the month of October.

District Lodge Recruiter

Number of New Members 5

2

18

Ruby Bowen

2

20

Monroe L. Jimenez

1

2

29

Shelly Machu

7

2

47

Kenneth Neese

1

2

80

Monica Ann lvicic

3

2

174

Mike Gerren

2

2

177

Tana Komar

1

2

187

Pat Boydston

3

54

JoAnn Matus

1

3

54

Terry Wright

2

3

92

Frank L. Prochaska

2

3

154

Jeanette Kelm

1

3

154

Martha Milan

1 SPJST members are encouraged

4

160

Cassandra Broz

to be a part of the SPJST "Olympics '96"

5

88

Dona Clooney

5

88

Clara Jecmenek

1

5

88

Mary H. Smith

2

5

88

Cindy Wheeler

4

5

91

Alvin Franta

4

5

196

6

32

Gayle M. Hill

1

6

40

L.H. Kopeck)/

4

6

97

Sheri Scrivner

2

6

153

Donald Gene Hlavaty

1

7

79

Anna Moss

3

7

93

Darwin Ahrens

Membership Drive.

Mary Charleen Abbott

Recruiters are eligible to receive prizes, based on the number of new members that are signed for membership. Levels of achievement for recommending new members are Level 1 — 5 new members: $50 cash prize Level 2 — 10 new members: $100 cash prize Level 3 -- 15 new members: $150 cash prize Level 4 — 20 new members: $200 cash prize

INTEREST RATES ANNUITY I

SPJST MORTGAGE

INTEREST RATES

(Certificates Issued Prior to 4-1-93)

5.25% Annualized Effective 11-1-96 through 1-31-97

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

6.25% Annualized Effective 11-1-96 through 1-31-97

INTEREST RATE FOR UNIVERSAL LIFE 7.00% Annualized Effective 11-1-96 through 1-31-97

Level 5 -- 25 new members: $250 cash prize Please note that recruiters who recommend four or fewer new members will be entered into a drawing. Four names will be selected for a cash prize of $25 each.

RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Home or Farm Mortgages: 7.00% for 1 to 7 years 7.50% for 8 to 15 years 7.75% for 16 to 20 years Mortgages on Qualified Owner-Operated Business Real Estate 8.75% for 10 years 9.00 % for 11 to 15 years

Congratulations to Lodge 32, Victoria — the winner of the lodge prize for November. For their efforts, the lodge receives a $50 cash prize and $100 to a charity that the lodge will select As an added incentive, the next

46 SPJST members

who recommend individuals who are approved for membership in the Society will receive an imprinted 14 oz. insulated AutoMug,

Limited Offer!

tai With Your Participation, We Can Build a Stronger Society

4/VESTNIK—Wednesday, November 6, 1996

With Your Participation, We Can Build a Stronger Society.

Please see back page for information on the "Olympics '96" Membership Drive.

Statewide Fraternal Insurance Workshop Participants Part I DISTRICT ONE WORKSHOP, LODGE 188, CENTERVILLE: Pictured, from left, are: Cleo Streater, Manon Burleson, Helen Morgan and Randy Morgan.

DISTRICT ONE WORKSHOP, WARRENTON: Pictured, from left, front, are: Doris Eckermann and Lola Vavra.

BACK: District One Director Andrew Vavra, Johnnie Holub and Johnnie Janak.

DISTRICT ONE WORKSHOP, LODGE 17, NEW TABOR: Pictured, from left, are: District One Director Andrew Vavra, Ernest Wentrcek, Charles Munday, Larry Wentrcek, Susan Skrabanek (with son, Kyle), Jane Junek, Clifton Junek and Karen Gaas.

DISTRICT TWO WORKSHOP, LODGE 18, ELGIN: Pictured, from left, front, are: Rubie Bartz, Evelyn Gustafson, Zephyr Marek and Jim Mogonye. BACK: Logan Bartz, Bobby Wuensche, Ruth Ann Wuensche, Edwin Adamek, Kathryn Adamek, District Director Willie Kohutek and Monta Foster.

Around the Districts District Five Reports on Fall Family Fun D Dear Members and Guests, We had a wonderful Family Day. It was well-attended. We had so many special dishes of food that you did not know what to put on your plate. Plus, there was some special very tender barbecue that was one of the best. It was prepared by one of the members of Lodge 139.

I want to say thank you to all who helped make this district meeting possible. Thank you to Lonnie Lostak and his crew that set up the tables and chairs.

That was a big job. Lorenda Baldwin put everything together. All of you members from Lodge 139, I want to say thank you.

I do not know who all helped. If I start putting names, I may miss or forget someone. Lodge 139, you all showed true fraternalism.

The youth clubs had booths that did well. The spin wheel was a success.

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Thank you, Clara and Johnnie Broz. The pastry auction for District Five and NEB Camp was a great success. Thank you, Monty Baldwin and Larry Pflughaupt for being the auctioneer. Then, the watermelon spit contest by Robert Castillo and Larry Pflughaupt was held. Thank you all for the donations or whatever you did for the district.

Remember to mark your calendar for 1997. The spring meeting is March 2, 1997, and will be hosted by Lodge 196 at Cypress, Texas.

Fraternally yours, Evelyn Mikeska District Five President Lillia Mae Peter District Five Secretary (Editor's Note: Please see related photos on pages 8 and 12.)

—SPJST-

Readers Write Dear Readers, The last SPJST activity I attended was State YAD in the summer. I made a brief speech thanking you for the opportunity to represent you as Miss SPJST, a feat I am most proud about. Since then, I have longed more than any of you can imagine for my local lodge members, Joni's smiling face, Brian with his camera, and Howard extending his arms for a hug with a polite, "Hi there, Meribeth."

Although I haven't been in direct contact with my heritage and my Czech roots via the SPJST, yearning to finish school at Texas A&M and the chance to give back more than I have taken to the Czech people flood my thoughts daily.

It's Tuesday night. I walk into my apartment after work and rummage through my newly discovered dilemma with the real world people call bills and the notes from classes motivated to read the Vestnik (although it is two months old) because I talked to my school counselor about a Study Abroad Program to the Czech Republic. This small treasure has served as a catalyst in my young, 18-year-old heart at the realization that I might actually get the chance to visit my home country: a trip most Czechs only dream about.

The problem I am facing is one that puzzles me and concerns the future of the SPJST and my generation: the inability to find someone to teach me the Czech language. Although the opportunity exists for me to travel to the Czech Republic to learn the language, the phenomenal cost of $13,000 for six months of living hinders and sets an obstacle in the path of my lifetime dream.

Therefore, I am coming to you, asking for advice and answers. Is there anyone to contact about a less expensive trip to the Czech Republic? Is there anyone who can teach me (one-on-one) the most beautiful language in the world?

I am appalled that I am forced to search so long and hard to find someone willing to give the gift of speech to the younger generation. Although the Czech Republic teaches English and the need for learning the Czech language is diminishing I think that learning our country's language is one of utmost importance.

When ambassadors come from the Czech Republic to America, few speak fluent

English. I would like to think that the SPJST wants to continue encouraging Czech citizens to visit America but feel cheated when I can not communicate with them and have to smile and walk away instead of asking innumerable questions of life, politics, and culture.

Therefore, I am posing the question of why the SPJST has no teacher of Czech and hope to find solace in response that I don't have to depend on tapes to teach me. If you have any information about a trip to the Czech Republic or, more importantly, the Czech language, please contact me at 800 Marion Pugh, No. 2909 in College Station, Texas 77840, phone number (409) 693-4185 or my grandmother, Bessie Petr, at 5406 Morningside in .Dallas, Texas 75206, phone number (214) 826-3557.

With most heartfelt love, Meribeth Novak Miss SPJST (Editor's Note: Thanks for the inquiry. At the present time, there are several Czech classes being taught formally and informally throughout the state of Texas.

Information regarding enrollment in these classes appears in the Vestnik as it becomes available. In many cases, the SPJST supports these classes by providing funding, and in some cases, lesson booklets. The University of Texas also provides Czech language instruction and offers Czech language courses by correspondence. Beginning once again, in January, the Vestnik will be presenting the Czech lesson series prepared by past Vestnik Editor and SPJST President Nick Morris.

Also, available through the Supreme Lodge President's Office is a recently completed collection of Czech language tapes prepared exclusively for the SPJST by longtime Czech instructor Calvin Chervenka of Dallas, Texas. The tapes are nice in that you can listen to them over and over again at your leisure. Although I am not aware of any one-on-one Czech language instructors in the Bryan-College Station area, perhaps some of our readers may know somebody and could refer them to Meribeth. Likewise, I'll keep my eyes and ears open, scan the Internet, and refer any language- or trip-related information that I find.)

—SPJST-

Wednesday, November 6, 1996—VESTNIK/5

Lodge Letters Section Lodge 4, Hallettsville Reports on October Meeting Dear Members, Our lodge met Sunday, October 13, 1996, at the Youth Center beginning at 2 p.m. President Joe Siptak called the meeting to order and led the members in the pledge to the flag.

Secretary Erwin Holy read the minutes to the last meeting. FAC Lillie Balusek reported on the various upcoming SPJST activities. The members voted to table having a fund raiser until next year.

Treasurer Helen Zabransky gave the financial report.

Sunshine Chairman Elsie Mascheck reported on the monthly bingo held for the residents of Stevens Convalescent Center with about 50 attending.

Members assisting were Evelyn Sklar, Lillie Balusek, Mary Matula, Jo Ann Matula, Elsie Mascheck, and Vicky Zak. A get-well card was sent to Judge Paul C. Boethel. She told the members that October, November and December birthdays will be recognized at the next meeting.

Gaynell Chudej reported that Mary Matula has been selected as our lodge's 1996 Fraternalist of the Year.

Congratulations!

President Siptak reminded the members that the election of officers will be held at the next meeting. Members are encouraged to attend and consider being an officer.

The District Six Fall Social was discussed. A door prize will be given by our lodge to be purchased by President Siptak. Cakes for dinner will be brought

by Lillie Balusek and Patsy Zabransky.

The meeting adjourned and was followed by a delicious lunch.

Door prize winners were Evelyn Holy and Mark Siptak.

Our next meeting will be Sunday, November 10 at the Youth Center beginning at 2 p.m. Members are encouraged to attend as the election of officers will be held. Lunch will be served and door prizes will be given. October, November and December birthdays will be recognized and a birthday cake will be given.

We hope to see you there!

Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky Reporter —SPJST-

15, Buckholts Reports on October Meeting

Lodge

Dear Members and Friends, Our meeting was called to order by our President Gladys Allison.

We stood for the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silent prayer for our deceased members.

Our Secretary Charlsie Svetlik read the minutes and they were approved as read.

We discussed the Czech language and those who were interested in the course.

On November 9, we are planning a

Lodge 29, Taylor Presents 50-Year Pins

get-together for our retired Director Willie and Adeline Kohutek. It will begin around 4 p.m. so all members are invited to come out and support Willie and Adeline and show your appreciation to them. We hope the best to them.

Our next meeting is November 11.

Fraternally, Louise Sakewitz Reporter —SPJST-

24, Cyclone Barbecue Cookoff and Funfest This Weekend

Lodge

Come one, come all this Friday and Saturday, November 8 and 9, to Flag Hall for the Third Annual Barbecue Cook-Off and Friday Night FunFest.

Activities get started Friday evening at 6 p.m. with free karaoke fun in the lodge hall. The kitchen will be open and hamburgers will be served. Saturday's events include the Third Annual Barbecue Cookoff and the Countywide Sale Day. Trophies will be awarded for the first three places in each category of the cookoff (beef, pork and chicken). Cash prizes — based on the total number of entries — will also be awarded.

Likewise, a "Best Pit" trophy will also he presented. Contestants may begin checking in at 12 noon, Friday, November 8.

If your cooking team would like to participate, please contact Louise Zavodny at (817) 985 - 2556. To reserve your space for the Countywide Sale, please contact Margaret Mikeska at (817) 985 - 2484 or Janet Lesikar at (817) 642 - 3560. Flag Hall is located 11 miles east of Temple, off Highway 53 and FM 485.

Hope to see you there!

Fraternally yours, Brian Vanicek, Vice President —SPJST-

Lodge 29, Taylor honored fifty-seven 50-year members on Sunday, October 13. Pictured, from left, front, are: Clara Mikulencak, Janet Herzer, Julie Johnson, Annie Schernik, Ann Ripple, Violet Naivar, and Ruby Roznavok. BACK, left to right: Lodge 29 President Ronnie Rieger, who made the presentations; Edward Michalik, Tony Michalik, William Michalik, Wilburn Kruse, Otto Rieger, Tony Suchomel and Charles Vittek.

Lodge Karel Jonas, No. 28, East Bernard to Meet November 10 Dear Members, It is time again for Lodge Karel Jonas to hold its annual elections. The November monthly meeting, on the 10th has been chosen. The meeting will start at 2 p.m. in the ground floor meeting room at 106 Leveridge Street in the SPJST Hall building.

The agenda is set with elections and items pertaining to them being foremost.

The regular reports will he given before elections will be held.

Scheduled to start after the business meeting, the fraternal hour buffet luncheon will have its usual fare.

October Meeting Report A quorum was present when the meeting convened. All reports were accepted as given. Several motions were made and passed to expedite lodge business.

Everything was donated for the fraternal hour buffet luncheon. There was

and Rubylee Pavelka Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary Charles

Charles and Rubylee Pavelka of Mart celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner and a dance at the SPJST Hall at Elk on October 12 at Elk, Texas.

Charles and the former Rubylee Kunkel were married October 17, 1946, at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Waco.

The couple's children are Gene and Barbara Pavelka of Hallsburg, Betty and Lynn Brown of Chilton, Donald Congratulations to Charles and Rubylee Pavelka of Mart who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on October 12, 1996.

and Cynthia Pavelka of Bellmead, and Randy and Carla Pavelka of Mart.

Charles is retired from General Tire and Rubber Company after 30 years.

Rubylee is a homemaker.

The couple have 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren with one on the way.

Mr. and Mrs. Pavelka are active members of SPJST Lodge 35, Elk. —SPJST-

enough for everyone present plus.

We wish to thank young member Sister Jessica Kelner for the packages of "goodies" in remembrance of Halloween she gave everyone.

Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval President —SPJST-

29, Taylor to Host Eight Annual Tarok Tournament This Saturday Lodge

The Eighth Annual Tarok Tournament of SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor will be held this Saturday, November 9, 1996.

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and play begins at 9:30 a.m.

Entry fee is $15 per person which includes the noon meal and snacks, prizes and door prizes. Everyone is invited.

SPJST membership is not required. Six rounds will be played by all. Come out and enjoy the friendly fellowship.

For more information or registration, call Franklin Schlesinger at (512) 3657324 or write to him at 1218 West Seventh in Taylor, Texas 76574.

We are counting on seeing you on this happy occasion.

Fraternally, Franklin Schlesinger Tarok Chairman —SPJST-

29, Taylor Reports on October Meeting Lodge

Lodge 29, Taylor held its monthly meeting on Sunday, October 13.

President Ronnie Rieger called the meeting to order at 4 p.m. Members recited the Pledge of Allegiance and stood in silent respect for deceased members Lavern I. Hejl, Margie Threadgill, and Leo Spiegelhauer.

All officers were present except Elaine Machu, reporter; Jerry Tallas, Gary Preusse, and John Zak, property committee members; and Carol Tallas, youth leader. Janet Kaiser read the minutes and gave the treasurer's report. A thank-you

6/VESTNIK—Wednesday, November 6, 1996

Albeit and Stazie Martinek Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary Albert E. and Stazie Martinek of the Oscar Community near Temple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, October 27, 1996.

The couple was honored with a reception at the Seaton Brethren Church Fellowship Building in Seaton. The event was hosted by the couple's friends and family.

Mr. Martinek and the former Stazie Svoboda met at a Saturday night dance at Sefcik Hall. They were married October 27, 1946, at the minister's parsonage by the Rev. F.J. Kostohyrz.

Mr. Martinek worked as a painter for 33 years before retiring in 1982. He served in World War II, from 1941 until 1945, in the 2nd Infantry Division. He traveled to Czechoslovakia, Central Europe, Ardennes, Normandy, Northern France, and Rhineland, G.O. Since his retirement, Mr. Martinek enjoys mowing the grass, gardening, painting, and fixing things around the house.

Mrs. Martinek is a homemaker and enjoys baking, sewing, and gardening, both vegetables and flowers.

card was read from the Leo Spiegelhauer family. Donna Pasemann gave the FAC report. A report on the scholarship drive was given.

Ronnie Rieger handed out the 100th anniversary by-law books to the membership. The delegates will be receiving theirs in the mail.

Albin Machu made a motion, seconded by Dorothy Markert, to join the Taylor Chamber of Commerce. The motion carried.

Fifty-year members were honored at the meeting. Fourteen out of the 57 honorees were present. Those present were Edward Michalik, Tony Michalik, William Michalik, Wilburn Kruse, Otto Rieger, Tony Suchomel, Charles Vittek, Clara Mikulencak, Janet Herzer, Julie Johnson, Annie Schernik, Ann Ripple, Violet Naivar, and Ruby Roznavok.

Door prizes were won by Ann Suchomel, Wesley Suchomel, and Ronnie Rieger.

The meeting was then adjourned.

Elaine Machu, Reporter —SPJST-

Also, we ask that as many persons as possible please pre-register so we can plan the food needs. But it is not a must to pre-register.

To pre-register or for more information, please contact Bobby L. Wuensche, 2451 CR 405, Taylor, Texas 76574, or call (512) 365-3013.

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, November 16.

Fraternally, Bobby L. Wuensche —SPJST-

54, West to Meet November 8 Lodge

Congratulations to Albert and Stazie Martinek who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with friends and family on October 27.

The couple has lived in the Temple area all of their lives.

Albert and Stazie are lifetime members of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton.

—SPJST-

48, Beyersville to Host Progressive 42 Tournament

Lodge

SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville will host a Progressive 42 Tournament on Saturday, November 16, 1996. The registration fee is $10 and includes the noon meal, snacks and prizes.

Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. and we plan to begin playing at 9:15 a.m.

Fifteen games will be played with a time limit of 20 minutes per game. The tournament should end around 4:30 p.m.

We especially invite SPJST members but anyone is welcome. You do not need a partner as all players will draw numbers and be seated accordingly for the first round. The two winners will move to the next table and split up and play with the losers who remain at that table. There will be no head table thus all winners will move.

We will use the same rules that the State SPJST uses except for some changes which apply for Progressive 42.

Bell County Commissioner Contributes Art SPJST Supreme Lodge Vice President Leonard Mikeska, left, and Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar, right, accept a framed art print for the SPJST Home Office from Bell County Precinct Three Commissioner John Thomas, a member of Lodge 47, Seaton. Signed by Texas State Comptroller John Sharp and artist Gordon Fowler, the limited edition print depicts the vitality and life of SPJST Lodge 97, Placedo during the late 1950s. Lodge 97, Placedo is Brother Sharp's home lodge.

Lodge 54, West will meet Friday, November 8 at 7 p.m. for the fourth quarterly lodge meeting. Members will elect officers for 1997 and finalize the plans for the Christmas party. Refreshments, food and an interesting speaker are also planned.

Fraternally, Anne Emery —SPJST-

79, Corpus Christi Reports on October Meeting Lodge

Our October meeting was held October 20. Members and all officers were present. Congratulations to all who had birthdays and anniversaries in October.

The minutes from the September meeting and the treasurer's report were read and approved. A thank-you note was read for our donation to the Czech Community Cultural Committee. Sister Glenda Elzner, our local FAC/YL, reported we only have ten new members to date and encouraged members and sales staff to get busy as 1996 is nearly over (can you believe it?).

Brother Jerry Elzner brought us up-todate concerning our upcoming dance with the Veselanka Band from the Czech Republic. Tickets are presently on sale for this dance to be held at the SPJST Lodge 79/Sokol Corpus Christi Hall at 5502 Kostoryz Road on November 30.

There will be door prize drawings. No reservations are necessary. Come enjoy an evening with friends, tap your foot, dance around the floor or just listen.

There soon will be all types of advertising in the Vestnik and the newspaper and on local radio and television, etc. The Mayor of Corpus Christi will welcome the members of the Veselanka Band and proclaim them to be honorary citizens of Corpus Christi.

Our $50 donation for October will go to the Salvation Army. Brother Jerry Elzner took names of volunteers to "Ring the Bells" for the Salvation Army in the mall for two-hour shifts at Christmastime. He also mentioned how rewarding it has been in past years to have worked at the annual HEB Christmas Dinner served at the Selena (Bayfront) Auditorium and encouraged members who are able to join them.

Several members volunteered.

It was brought out that Colorado will soon be voting on a constitutional amendment to "do away" with non-taxable standing for presently qualifying organizations. This means they will be paying taxes on all functions, etc. If this is passed in Colorado, we can except this to be brought up as a possibility in every

state. The importance again was stressed of turning in the volunteer work form shgets from members to assist in maintaining and proving this status.

The Mayor of Corpus Christi proclaimed the week of October 20 to 27 as Czech Heritage Week and presented a proclamation stating these facts to Brother Jerry Elzner, who represents many organizations for people of Czech descent. This is to bring the acknowledgement of the Czech people to the general public and to promote organizations which further their ideals.

Brother Jerry Elzner gave an interesting dissertation about the country of Czechoslovakia and its people; the hard times, unfairness, unrest, and division the people suffered through the years. He also read several old proverbs in Czech and English. Although the Czech and Texas flags are similar, the way to distinguish one from the other is the Czech flag always flies the white to the sky. He plans to revisit the Czech Republic in March, 1997.

Brother Jerry Sijansky reminded those present of the Fall meeting in Jourdanton on November 3. Approximately 12 people plan to attend from Lodge 79.

Our meeting was adjourned until November 17 at 2 p.m. with our regular covered dish social to follow the meeting.

Fraternally, Jill Sijansky Secretary —SPJST-

84, Dallas Invites Everyone to Chili Supper on November 16 Lodge

'Tis close to Turkey Day again; however, on November 16, we at Lodge 84 plan to start the festive time with a chili supper—chili, chili with beans, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and klobase sandwiches, and if the pastry fairy waves her hand, maybe some sweets for the sweet!

Details on the chili supper include the hall doors opening at 7 p.m. Chili will be served all evening at $3.25 per bowl; with beans, $3; hamburgers are $2.25; cheeseburgers are $2.50; and klobase are $2.25. All proceeds from the chili supper will go to the Living Memorial Fund.

This fund has already proved to be a success and benefit to our lodge so do come and support the chili supper.

November 16 will be a double header!

The Vrazel Polka Band will be playing. So after eating you can enjoy the music for the evening. The dance will start at 8:30 p.m. and the tickets will be the usual charge of $6 per adult and $3 for teens ages 17 and under. Bring your family and friends.

Come early and eat. Then you will be ready to enjoy the music and dance. Don't forget the date November 16.

I haven't mentioned the Kroger Cards lately. If you aren't using them or don't have one, please write or call Evelyn Salac at 352-5235 or me at 381-1703 and we will give you full details.

Our next dance will be December 7.

You will be entertained with the music played by the Czech Harvesters. Take time out from the holiday shopping, etc. and have an enjoyable evening at Lodge 84.

We are asking our members to bring boxed or canned foods to be given to charities for the holidays. If you would like to bring them earlier to one of our

Wednesday, November 6, 1996---VtSTNIK/7 functions that will be fine or if you prefer to wait until the Christmas party that will be great. We appreciate your support.

Christmas Party Set for December 15 Our lodge Christmas party is Sunday, December 15. Happy hour will be from 4 to 5 p.m.; dinner from 5 to 6 p.m.; and the program will begin at 6:30 p.m. and last but not least, our friend from the North Pole is due to arrive as the program is ending.

The lodge will furnish the ham, cheese, bread, tea and coffee. Members are asked to bring a covered dish and dessert. Be sure and come early (the Cowboys play at noon) so we can get a lot of visiting in. Let's have the largest group of members at the party this year.

We enjoy seeing all of you. Don't forget your canned goods.

Are you celebrating New Year's Eve? Our tickets are ready for reservations!

Advance tickets are $10 per adult and $3 for teenagers. Door charge will be $12 and $4. Make your reservations early to get your tables. For reservations, call Evelyn Salac at 352-5295 or Wanda Petr at 352-4397 or Carlyn Ondrusek at 8234447.

Will sign off for now. We at Lodge 84 wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!

Fay Rejcek Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST-

87, Temple Reports on October Meeting

Lodge

President Reisner called the October meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for our departed brothers and sisters.

Donnica M. Wall was welcomed as a new member.

Members voted to purchase a cork board so we could display pictures and articles .concerning our lodge activities.

Dr. Lauren Kacir volunteered to purchase the cork board.

Thank you to all members who brought sandwiches, soup and desserts for the dinner prior to the meeting.

Members voted to celebrate Thanksgiving at our November 13 meeting with a covered dish dinner at 7 p.m.

The lodge will provide the drinks! We invite you to join us for a Thanksgiving meal celebration. We always have a wonderful time socializing and we have some of the best cooks in SPJST. Following dinner, members will elect officers for 1997. I know that many of you will want to hold an office as SPJST will be celebrating its 100th anniversary.

What a privilege and honor to serve your lodge during the anniversary year.

Norma Alford, Reporter —SPJST-

88, Houston Presents October 14 Meeting Minutes Lodge

President Clara Broz opened the meeting at 7:30 p.m. and E.J. Bender, A.J. Fabrygel and Paul Pflughaupt presented the colors and led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance.

ture will be sent to the Museum in Temple.

Benevolence Reporter Mary Kosut reported 618 hours spent doing charity work and 2,432 hours spent by the lodge Officers' Reports members doing volunteer work without President Broz requested Johnny Broz compensation. come forward and on behalf of the memBill Souchek, Czech Instructor, reportbership, she presented a plaque congratu- ed that his students returning from the lating him on Fraternalist of the Year for Czech Republic are very entertaining 1996. Johnny gave his heartfelt thanks with their stories. for this recognition.

Louis Hanus, District Five Director, Plans for Czech Day are going very reported a contest winner wanting to well and help is always welcome. donate a large sum of money to the scholLodge 196 hosted a seminar, held by arship fund and at this time, the legalities Frank Klinkovsky, which proved to be are being examined. very informative. November is initiation.

Evelyn Mikeska, District Five First Vice President Marie Stayton President, thanked Johnny and Clara thanked the Flag Bearers and asked the Broz for taking care of the spin wheel at Scholarship Committee to take next Family Day. Thanks to Larry Pflughaupt month's flag ceremonies. She reported a and Monty Baldwin for the auction. pool study meeting was held and nine More donations to HEB have been people attended. Cost effective ideas received. The spring meeting is set for were brought up and operation cost and March 2, 1997, at Lodge 196, Cypress. usage were discussed. The next meeting Marie Stayton, District Youth was set for Tuesday, October 22 at 7 p.m. Counselor, thanked Larry Pflughaupt and Visitors are welcome.

Robert Castillo for their help at the Fall Family Day Watermelon Contest. The Committee Reports Donna Merkel, Entertainment winning Christmas ornaments will be disChairperson, reported on Czech Day, played at the Home Office during the holiday season. All donations to HEB camp Bobby Jones and Vrazels will appear. will be presented to the camp personally Tickets for New Year's Eve dance go on which will be greatly appreciated. sale November 1 with Gus Lindermann In Helen Hegwood's absence, Flo playing.

Willie Wehring, Chairman of the Orsag acted as guide. Flo led the memBoard of. Trustees, reported the expendi- bers in singing "Happy Birthday" wishes tures which were approved. He then to 17 celebrants and three anniversaries. requested a donation to the 100 Pennies Refreshments were donated by Johnny Scholarship Drive. A motion was made and Mary Kosut.

Door prizes went to Josephine and seconded. The motion voted on by Koppen, Louis Roznovsky, Bill Souchek, the membership and carried for a $1,000 Stacey Kocich, and Lynn Pflughaupt. donation.

There being no further business, the Dorothy Pflughaupt (Blueroom) reported reservations for the Blueroom meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.

Jo Ann Bun Party must be paid by the end of Recording Secretary November for the December 15 party.

—SPJSTAlso on Czech Day, the Blueroom will serve "Czecharettas" for $1.

Willie Wehring (Social Night) reported the bingo will give $1,000 for the 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive. Kathy Trefell Lodge (Birthday Club) reported pastry has been ordered for Czech Day. Tom Marsh (Men's Club) reported a successful Fiesta Dinner and asked Johnny Kosut, treasurer of the Men's Club, to step forward and Lodge 88 will be awarding scholarpresent President Broz with the dinner ships for the 1997 school year. proceeds of $625.

Application forms can now be picked up Linda Wehring came forward to speak at the lodge office at 1435 Beall in about a new committee being formed. Houston, Texas 77008, and returned to She explained the group will consist of the office before December 31, 1996. adults over 21 years old, with goals to To qualify, a student must be an active involve younger adults in the activities at member of Lodge 88 (paying local lodge the lodge. They will meet October 24 at dues) for a period of at least two years 7 p.m. They intend to incorporate their and file an application during their senior socials with lodge activities. Please pass year in high school with definite plans to this information to your families and enter college in the fall of 1997. invite them to join.

Fraternally, Josephine Pflughaupt of the Josephine Pflughaupt, Chairman Scholarship Committee stated that Lodge Scholarship Committee 88's applications are being accepted for —SPJST1997 scholarships. You must be a high school senior and a two-year member.

These applications are due by December 21, 1996.

Lodge Gene Barcak (Choral Club) said the group will appear October 20 at the Gulf Coast Czech Festival at Lodge 172, Pasadena. They will also perform at Czech Day at Lodge 88. They need The last AARP Defensive Driving singers.

Rules and Regulations changes will be Course for 1996 is set for Thursday, November 8 and Friday, November 9 read at the November meeting and voted from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on in the December meeting.

Check your records. The course is Edna Wehring'of the dance class reported classes are full making it neces- good for three years for reductions on sary to turn down some youngsters. At your automobile insurance. If you need this time, Edna presented President Broz to take this course, call Homer Alexander a framed picture of the first dance class at at 681-3304 to register.

Anyone age 50 or over is eligible to the SPJST. Also a duplicate framed pie-

Minutes were read and approved.

Correspondence was read. Sixteen new members were accepted into the membership and no transfers.

88, Houston to Award Scholarships in 1996

88, Houston Sets AARP Defensive Driving Course

participate and the course is open to all.

You do not have to be an SPJST or AARP member.

The fee is $8 per person per course payable in advance in the lobby on November 7.

This course is for auto insurance only.

Traffic violations are ineligible.

Homer Alexander Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST-

92, Fort Worth Reports on Activities Lodge

Dear Members and Friends, Maybe I should shorten this letter as it is getting close to the Lodge 92 meeting so I hope a lot of members try to attend.

The District Three meeting held at Sokol in October included a nice business session, but something should be brought up to get members to attend district meetings as well as local lodge meetings.

These meetings are held to help the SPJST continue to be a fraternal organization and will help keep the SPJST from being taxed as long as we continue to be a fraternal association. The television and sports have really kept members from attending the activities that we have in our lodges. I believe we get more out of the SPJST than television or sports unless you do a little gambling on them.

But I hope us older members try to encourage our younger generation to continue to uphold the SPJST lodges.

Being Halloween is here, I hope all enjoyed the things that went on in town, country and the lodge halls.

We hated to hear one of our longtime members passed away. Sister Anne Juran Polk died in Utah on October 23. She was staying with her daughter in Utah but since Anne Polk was a longtime hometown person, she was brought hack to Fort Worth for burial. Anne lived here most of her life and the Juran family were all very, active in our lodge. Anne Juran Polk is survived by a son, B.J. Polk, two daughters, Carol Briggs and Diane McAuther, her brother, Joseph Juran, and her sister, Lillie McMillen, and several nephews and nieces. May her soul and all the departed rest in peace.

Be sure to mark your calendar for the lodge meeting on November 10, 1996, for the election of officers for the 1997 year. This time there will be no dance after the meeting so we will be able to visit. Also, there will be a dinner, so ladies, please bring some of the good pastries you are noted for.

The RVOS sponsored a free dance for members and guests on October 27.

RVOS writes insurance on homes so if you need insurance, please call on one of the sales representatives. The members thank the RVOS for this treat.

The next dance is the harvest dance put on by the St. George Church on November 2 with the Jodie Mikula hand from Ennis from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

On November 3 is the country/western Fred Stinly band from 3 to 7 p.m. On November 17 is the polka dance by Bill and Louise Kuceria and the Village Alpine Band from 3 to 7 p.m. Watch the calendar section in the Vestnik for more information. Patronize your lodge activities.

Your chuckle for the day: My grandmother started walking five miles a day when she was 60 years old.

She is 97 now and we do not know where she is.

8/VESTNIK—Wednesday, November 6, 1996

Scenes from District Five Family Fun Day

Make SPJST your,first choice

for all

of your life insurance needs. Call a local sales representative for

Hosted by Lodge 139, Danbury

more information on the many programs which are available to meet your needs.

RIGHT: Lodge 88 President Clara Broz, left, and Lodge 172 President Bobby Johnson, right, receive thanks from District Five Youth Counselor Marie Stayton for their lodges' contributions to District Five summer camp.

My four-year-old grandson spilled some milk on the floor. I smiled and said, "It's OK Tommy, just go get the mop off the back porch and we will clean it up."

Tommy walked to the back porch and stared out into the dark night. he said, "Grandma, it's dark outside and I'm afraid to go out there. " I told him God was out there and would take care of him. Tommy then pushed the door open and said, "God since you're out there, will you hand me the mop."

Fraternally yours, Carl W. Zich, Reporter

—SPJST-

Lodge 107, LEFT PHOTO: Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar addresses the assembly. District Five President Evelyn Mikeska and District Five Secretary Lillia Mae Peter, far right, are also pictured. RIGHT PHOTO: Alice Mae Haluska displays some of her award-winning kolaches. She won First, Second and Third Place prizes for her cheese, apricot and sausage kolaches.

Pictured, from left, are Brian Remkes of Lodge 139, Danbury and Wilfred Brewer of Lodge 91, Crosby, who won First Place in the District Five Horseshoe Contest.

Floresville to Meet November 17 Due to many conflicts on the second Sunday in November, SPJST Lodge 107 will have their monthly meeting on the third Sunday in November.

Please note we will not have our meeting on November 10. It will be held on November 17 on this one time only.

This is also our meeting where we elect our officers for the upcoming year. We will also have a report from the district meeting and the Peanut Festival Booth.

The adult meeting will be at 4 p.m. and the youth meeting begins at 2:30 p.m. Don't forget to bring some goodies to eat after the meeting.

Fraternally, Bob Bayer —SPJST---

Pictured, from left, are E.J. Bender of Lodge 88, Houston and Ray Stonaker of Lodge 88, Houston, who won Second Place in the District Five Horseshoe Contest.

Make a difference!

Support your local lodge.

SPJST Annuities

Lodge 172, Pasadena Reports on October Meeting The regular meeting of Lodge 172, Pasadena was called to order by our President Bobbye Johnson.

The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by our Second Vice President Emilie Sefcik and everyone remained standing for a moment of silence for our deceased members.

The roll of officers and board members was called by our Secretary Jo Mayfield with everyone being present.

The minutes from the previous general meeting and executive board meeting were read, corrected and approved ,as written. All officers gave their reports.

All correspondence was read.

Our First Vice President Robert Mayfield presented our Fraternalist for 1996, Louis Hrabina, with a plaque. He also reminded everyone about the SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive.

A motion was made and seconded for our nominating committee to consist of Amelia Toft, Robert Mayfield, and Helen Schewe and for our audit committee to consist of Alvin Sefcik, Johnnie Valusek, and Tina Walla.

Our President Bobbye Johnson thanked everyone who helped with our Czech Fest this year, especially all those that brought cakes and pies, canned goods, all the crafts for the craft booth, and also for the white elephant booth.

We want to thank all the different groups that took part in making the Czech Fest a success.

We had 36 members present and one guest, Stasie Sefcik of Caldwell, Texas, who will be 92 years young in November.

There being no other business, the meeting adjourned with the drawing of door prizes. Refreshments were served to all.

are an excellent way to accumulate

a sum of money for retirement or some other purpose. For more infor-

mation, including current interest rates, contact your local lodge sales representative or the SPJST Home Office at: 1 (800) 72 SPJST.

Czech Class Offered at Spring Branch Community Center

AEA District Five Youth Club members, accompanied by District Five officers and District Five Director Louis Hanus, far right, top row, recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Leading them is Carolyn Filipp of Lodge 88, Houston.

Czech culture and language classes are offered at Spring Branch Community Center on Tuesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. Karel Sicner, noted expert in these subjects, is the instructor. Classes, which began on October 22, are ongoing. Interested persons may join at any time.

The program is free and open to the public as a part of Harris County Precinct 4's commitment to its residents. Spring Branch Community Center is a Harris County Precinct 4 community center located at 1721 Pech Road in Houston, across from Sam Houston Hospital.

Center hours are Mondays through Thursdays, 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. and Fridays, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. For more information about Spring Branch Community Center programs, please call 932-9573 or Karel Sicner at 984-0223.

Harris County Precinct 4 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.

—SPJST-

Wednesday, November 6, 1996—VESTNIK/9

Due to the holidays coming up, our next executive board meeting will be November 6, 1996. The next regular monthly meeting will be November 20, 1996.

The next scheduled work day will be November 4, 1996.

Respectively submitted, Emilie Sefcik Second Vice President

—SPJST-

185, New Braunfels Reports on October Meeting Lodge

The youth club of Lodge 185 hosted a Halloween Party for the adult members.

The party began at 6:30 p.m. with the meal served at 7:30 p.m. The serving table was beautifully decorated with candles and pumpkins and an abundance of chips and dips, sandwiches, and desserts.

The invitations stated that each member who did not wear a mask and costume must pay $1. All who wore costumes were so good that the judges found it very difficult to select the best ones.

After everyone admired the masquerade the time came for our business meeting.

President Dwight Doeppenschmidt called the meeting to order at 8:30 p.m.

He led our group in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll call of officers showed all present except our second vice president who was ill.

Brother Ernest Jasek gave the treasurer's report.

He reminded us of the District Seven meeting to be held at Jourdanton on November 2.

Chairman of the Nominating Committee reported the names of the candidates for 1997. There being no nominations from the floor, all were elected by acclamation.

Youth Leader Theresa Haag reported the club would be working on their Christmas project in November.

Fraternally, Dorothy L. Pape, Secretary

—SPJST-

Sewing Circle Reports on October Meeting

died recently. He was an uncle of Sister Ella Mae Zmolek to whom we express our sympathy.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to October birthday celebrants. A quilt was quilted for Sister Hattie Moucka. Sisters, if you would want to have a quilt quilted, please see Sister Rosie Bednar to get your name on the list. A quilt will be given away at our Christmas meeting in December for members only. The tickets are $1 each or six for $5. Tickets will be for sale at our next meeting.

There was no door prize since Sister Bessie Taraba was not able to attend the meeting. She won the door prize at our September meeting. Those who win the door prize bring a prize to the next meeting.

Sister Libbie Wisniewski's niece Kathy Karczewski from South Bend, Indiana, spent a week with Libbie. She also visited Sister Georgia Tupy, friends in Waxahachie, Agnes Dujka and Doris Foit in West. Sisters Georgia, Libbie and I went along with Kathy to West. We enjoyed the day.

Sister Sylvia Laznovsky gave me the following information. Frantisek Trojacek, Third Secretary at the Czech Embassy in Washington, D.C., represented the Embassy at the Czech Heritage Day at the State Fair of Texas on October 6. He also attended the Trojacek Reunion in Ennis that same day. He discovered a couple of months ago that he has many relatives in the Ennis area. Sylvia introduced him to me at the Fair. He was interesting to talk with. Sister Ella and Jerry Zmolek took their relatives Frank and Josie Zmolek to Enid, Oklahoma, to their Army 356th AA Battalion Reunion.

They toured the Railroad Museum and Robert Bartunek Winery and took other tours. Robert's father was from Hamry, Czech Republic, and so was Ella's grandfather and his youngest sister was married to a Bartunek in Hamry. Robert's father settled in Iowa.

Sister Vickie and Jerry Kohn attended the 14th Annual Army reunion of the Second Signal Battalion Company B in Gunnerson, Colorado. In Denver, they attended a reunion of the Second Signal Battalion Company A. They visited the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, the Coors Brewing Company in Golden, Colorado, and many other interesting places.

Our next meeting will be November 14.

Alice T. Roberts, Reporter

Horsehoe Tournament 1996 Winners

ADULT DIVISION First Place — George Panting and Gladys Yates representing Lodge 66, Waco

LEFT PHOTO: Second Place — Bob Cervenka and John Engelke, representing Lodge 66, Waco. RIGHT PHOTO: Third Place — Jodie and Dana McAdams, representing Lodge 66, Waco. NOT PICTURED: Fourth Place — Julie Pritchard and Mary Steinman, representing Lodge 154, Fort Worth.

YOUTH DIVISION First Place — Douglas Galler and Justin Engelke, representing Lodge 66, Waco

—SPJST-

Ennis

Our Circle met on October 10, 1996.

There were 22 members present. Our guests were Jerry Zmolek, Jerry Kohn, and Charles Kosarek.

President Sadie Kubin called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was repeated. Assistant Secretary Vlasta Laznovsky read the minutes and Acting Treasurer Sylvia Laznovsky gave the financial report. Both reports were approved as given. Sunshine Chairperson Stacie Hejny sent a get-well card to Sister Bessie Taraba who had her knee replacement redone. Bessie and I must not be good candidates for knee surgery. I had mine redone, also. We wish a speedy recovery for Bessie. A thank-you note was received from Sister Alene Skrivanek for the card she received.

We express our sympathy to Sister Mary Patak, whose brother, Jerry Bouska,

District Three

Garden Club to Present Annual Christmas Boutique

Taylor

Taylor Garden Club presents its 24th Annual Christmas Boutique on Saturday, November 16, 1996, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Taylor High School Student Center on Highway 95 North in Taylor, Texas.

Persons wishing to exhibit arts and crafts may contact Melanie Weise, Chairman, at 280 Windy Lane in Taylor, Texas 76574. Phone: (512)365-6831 10' x 10' Booth Rentals—$25 6' x 6' Booth Rentals—$20 (Provide your own tables.)

Tables 6' (limited to 15) $15 Submitted by, Trish Mueller, Publicity

SPJST-

L.I1FT PHOTO: Second Place — Dakota Yates and Amanda Wallace, representing Lodge 66, Waco. RIGHT PHOTO: Third Place — Jamie Trickett and Jodie McAdams, representing Lodge 66, Waco.

WASHER CONTEST WINNERS First Place -- Justin Engelke and Douglas Galler Second Place— Dakota Yates and Amanda Wallace Third Place — Jamie Trickett and Jodie Mc. Adams

10/VESTNIK—Wednesday, November 6, 1996

Vestnik Contest for November Ages 6-8

Vestnik Contest for November Ages 9-11

Thanksgiving Message

Clever Feathers

Work each problem. Then write the code letters from below in the correct blocks for a Thanksgiving message!

Use a dictionary and the clues below to help you fill in each TURkey feather.

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

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

QUESTIONS FOR NOVEMBER

From the State Youth Director

1. In what year were Carl and Gerty Cod born?

2. Where were Carl and Gerty Cod born?

Vestnik Project for November

Carl Ferdinand Cory (1896-1984) and Gerty Theresa Radnitz Cori (1896-1957)

3. Carl and Gerty Cod received their M.A. degree from what university?

Czech-American Biochemists and Nobel Prize Laureates Both born in Prague, each received an M.D. degree from the German University of Prague in 1920, the year in which they were married. They moved to the United States in 1922 and became naturalized citizens in 1928. Carl Cod worked at the State Institute for Study of Malignant Diseases in Buffalo, New York, from 1922 to 1931, when he and Gerty Cori joined the faculty of Washington University in Saint Louis, Missouri.

They received many honors, in most cases jointly. In 1947, for their research in enzymes the Coris shared the Nobyl

Prize in physiology or medicine with the Argentine physiologist Bernardo Alberto Houssay. They discovered the mechanism of the interconversion of sugar and glycogen (animal starch) and isolated and synthesized the enzyme involved, which they called phosphorylase. This enzyme, together with insulin and a hormone of the anterior pituitary gland, controls the reactions that produce diabetes mellitus.

—SPJST--"Carl Ferdinand," Microsoft (R) Encarta.

Copyright (c) 1994 Microsoft Corporation.

Copyright (c) 1994 Funk & Wagnalls Corporation.

4. In what year did Carl and Gerty Cod become naturalized citizens of the U.S.?

5. Where did Carl Cori work from 1922-1931?

6. Carl and Gerty Cori shared the

Prize in

or medicine with

Argentine physiologist

Name Lodge No.

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

Age Youth Leader

Wednesday, November 6, 1996—VESTNIKJ11

Vestnik Contest for November — Ages 15-17

Vestnik Contest for November — Age 12-14

Presidential Trivia

Pilgrim Puzzler Circle each word in the puzzle. Words can be found horizontally or vertically. Mark each word below as you find it.

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1. Which President never married?

2. Who was the first Vice President?

3. Which President served the shortest time in office?

4. Which President was the son of a President?

5. Which President was the grandson of a President?

6. Who was the first President to talk to a man on the moon?

7. Which President was elected to four terms of office?

8. Who was the only President who did not win election to either the office of President or Vice President?

9. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence and later became President?

10. Who is known as the "father of his country"?

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11. Who is known as the "father of the Constitution"?

12. ' Who delivered the Gettysburg Address?

13. Which President said, "Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country"?

14. Who had the nickname "Old Hickory"?

15. Who had the nickname "Ike"?

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Youth Leader Mail Completed Contests to

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Youth Letters Section Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club Reports on Halloween Carnival Dear Readers and Members, Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club's annual Halloween Carnival was held on Sunday, October 27. Besides being a great success, everyone had a fun and enjoyable time. There was such a variety of games for everyone to enjoy which included bingo, wheel of fortune, ring-a-ghost, basketball throw, pumpkin patch, dart throw, and several others. The Haunted Houses were the biggest hits of all. The youth did a great job organizing and decorating the haunted houses for everyone to enjoy once, twice, and even three times. The were spooks and goblins everywhere!

Thanks also to all the parents who worked so hard helping us set up, decorate and assist with the games.

The costume contest was another fun

part of the day. Several age groups were judged and prizes were given in different categories. Congratulations to all the ugly, scary and pretty winners.

The raffle drawing was the final event at the carnival which consisted of many nice prizes. Thanks to all the youth and parents for donating these prizes—the Ashcraft family, the Greger family, the Hudson family, the Veselka family, Taylor Hudler, Scott Hudson, Ashley Veselka, and Youth Leaders Melanie Zavodny and David Nauert. Congratulations to all the lucky raffle winners.

Throughout the day, a delicious chili dog meal was served. Many thanks to the Ernst family for planning and preparing the meal.

Our youth club is very fortunate to have two very dedicated youth leaders who made this fun event possible.

Thanks, Melanie and David, for everything you do. We appreciate you.

Fraternally, Ashley Veselka, Secretary (10/29/96)

Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club Sets Weekend Activities Dear Members and Friends, This Saturday, November 9, Cyclone Youth Club will sponsor a bake sale at Lodge 24's Third Annual Veteran's Day Barbecue Cookoff and Sale Day. The sale begins at 8 a.m. We invite everyone to come on out to Flag Hall this Saturday.

Cyclone members are asked to bring baked or homemade items for the sale.

Items may be brought to the hall on Friday evening or Saturday morning.

Meeting Set for this Sunday Cyclone Youth Club will meet this Sunday at 2 p.m. at Flag Hall. We will plan Christmas activities. All members are encouraged to attend the meeting with Christmas ideas.

Our Halloween Carnival on Sunday, October 27 was a grand success. We thank everyone who supported this event.

A complete report is forthcoming.

Fraternally, Melanie Zavodny Youth Leader --SPJST-

Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club Celebrates Czech Heritage Week The Taiton SPJST Youth Club members met on Sunday, October 13, 1996.

The meeting was called to order by President Sarah Dluhos. Jessica Kulhanek led the members in the club motto and prayer. Jeanine Dorotik read the roll call and the minutes of last month's meeting.

The SPJST Beseda Dancers and Cloggers have been very busy. They performed at the Colorado County Fair and the Talton Fall Festival.

Youth Leader Buhela reported on the District Six. Fall Meeting that will be held on November 3, 1996. It will be held at the Du Pont Club House in Victoria. The members are reminded to make a Christmas tree ornament for the contest and hring items for the raffle.

There will also he a volleyball tournament and washer pitching contest. So there will he a lot going on at the District Six meeting.

12/VESTNIK—Wednesday, November 6, 1996

A Oueeris Notebook

District Five Presents Scenes from Family Fun Day Hosted by Lodge 139, Danbury

Dear SPJST Readers, The beautiful Texas Hill Country was the travel destination for my family and me, when I was invited to attend the 96th Annual Texas Fraternal Congress. It was held in Kerrville, on October 18, 19 and 20. We had an enjoyable stay at the Holiday Inn YO Ranch Hotel and Conference Center.

We met SPJST State King Justin Engelke and his parents for our second state appearance.

On Saturday afternoon, Justin and I were the emcees for the "Youth Spectacular." We gave our State Royalty speeches. The SPJST entertainers were State YAD winners from District One, Two and Three. Performing their award-winning "Daddy's Money" dance and skit were the Lodge 13, Dime Box Junior Group Talent.

Lodge 177, Academy Senior Group Talent performed "Creation of Mime" mime act and Amy Parker of Lodge 92, Fort Worth sang "I Wanna Be A Showstopper."

Also performing were youth from the Lutheran Brotherhood, KJT, KJZT and the "Polkateers" from the Order of the Sons of Hermann.

The youth from the different organizations spent Saturday evening visiting in the swimming pool and playing card games.

Our parents were invited to the Yellow Rose Casino night. The K-Star Shelter received all the proceeds from the fund raiser. While at this fund raiser, my parents met the 1966 SPJST State King, Robert Leshikar. Yes, this is the brother of our SPJST President Howard Leshikar.

Congratulations. to Joni Lange for being selected Texas Fraternal Congress Youth Section President. Joni does an excellent job as our SPJST State Youth Director and I know she will do a great job for the TFC. Fraternally, Karen Bender SPJST State Queen

—SPJST-

LEFT PHOTO: District Youth Counselor Marie Stayton, left, shares the spotlight with District Five King Justin Miller; District Five and State SPJST Queen Karen Bender; District Five Duke Nicholas Godwin; and District Five and State SPJST Duchess Crystal Bender. RIGHT PHOTO: It's DYC Marie Stayton accompanied

by Assistant DYCs Dottie Watkins of Lodge 172, Pasadena and Jeanette Bender of Lodge 88, Houston.

Christmas Ornament Contest Winners CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT CONTEST WINNERS (Ages 6 - 8) First Place - Kyle Castillo; Second Place - Brian Grosha; and Third Place Nicholas Goodwin.

177, Academy Youth Club Reports on October Meeting

Lodge

Youth Leaders: Please note that your quarterly reports are due to the Home Office on or before December 15.

Thank you!

The 100 Pennies Drive is on its way.

Everyone was asked to help out to make it a great success.

Under new business, the camp t-shirt design contest starts on November 1, 1996, and ends on January 31, 1996.

The theme is "SPJST—The Shining Star of Texas." There will be a state volleyball contest scheduled for November 16 at Bruceville-Eddy High School Gym. Anyone that has a good recipe may enter it in the 100 year cookbook.

The youth club members will celebrate Czech Heritage Week on October 27, 1996. The Beseda groups, cloggers, singers and dancers will perform at the Czech Heritage Festival on October 27, 1996, at the Sun Valley Ranch in Victoria.

The youth members made Halloween pictures for the contest and read Halloween or fall poems. The members sang to four of the youth club members who are and will be celebrating their birthday in October. They were Kenna Bubela, Jason Kaspar, Kyle Kaspar, and Shara Dluhos.

The meeting was adjourned and Jeanine, Curtis, and Chad Dorotik served refreshments of popcorn, cookies, and punch.

The next youth club meeting will be November 10, 1996, at Taiton Community Center.

Lisa Bubela, Youth Leader SPJST-

The Academy SPJST Lodge 177 Youth Club held its October meeting on Sunday, October 13. President Brooke Bartlett called the meeting to order at 3 p.m. There were 11 members, three guests and six adults present. Patsy Koslovsky, District Three Youth Counselor, was our featured speaker.

The youth club will sponsor a food drive with all the proceeds going to the First Baptist Church of Bartlett's Food Pantry. All members, please bring nonperishable items to the next two meetings. We also discussed forming a youth volleyball team for the SPJST Volleyball tournament. Please contact Assistant Youth Leader Janet Lyon if you are interested in playing.

The social for the month is the District Two Lock-In. We have scheduled a trash pick-up on Saturday, November 9. Please be at the lodge at 9:45 a.m. After the pick-up, we will have a pizza social at the lodge. We also decided to visit the Will-O-Bell Nursing Home in Bartlett as a service project for December. The date and time will be discussed at the November meeting.

After the meeting, the members enjoyed ice cream cones, cookies, and drinks.

The next youth club meeting is scheduled for Sunday, November 10 at 2 p.m.

Hope to see everyone there.

Fraternally, Jordan Lyon (10) Reporter (10/30/96) —SPJST-

CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT CONTEST WINNERS (Ages 9 -11) First Place Ryan Stasney; Second Place - Lauren Godwin; and Third Place - Jason Castillo.

CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT CONTEST WINNERS (Ages 12 - 14) First Place - Kimberly Joseph; Second Place Kristen Bender; and Third Place - Mark Janecek.

CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT CONTEST WINNERS (Ages 15- 17) First Place Karen Bender; Second Place - Regina Janecek; and Third Place - Melissa Stasney.

6.listopad 1996/VESTINIK/13

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ROCNIK 84 CISLO 43

Karel Vacek Lubomir Dortlika ttrnactina east Prvra zku g enosti z novdho prostfedf byly kru gne. Zaealo to ul ubytovAnfm. Jedind volnd komtIrka se nagla v domku mistnfho startho zednfka. Red Vackovymi tarn bydlila zednfkova krava. Adaptace se provedla jednodu ge: zecInfk ogkrabal trochu stare zavlhld omftky, komurka se vymetla a postavila se do ni jedind poste]. Musila stat hezky kousek od zdi, jinak by zaeala hnft. Zamestnanf dostal Karel Vacek v cikorkdrne pang Buvy; pracovalo se na pine obratky -kava z cikorky byla piece zdkladnfm lidovym ndpojem. Vackovym hlavnfm tikolem hylo odna g et bedny s vysugenou a rozemletou eekankou, kterd v sypkem stavu vypadd jako mletd tmavohnedd kava, nejprve dole do sklepa. Tam se chodilo po pameti do tmy: sem tam sice hlikala nejakd svfeka, ale to nemohla prorazit hustym vzduchem, pfehIcenym vypary. Ve vIhkem prostfedf do sebe cikorie znovu nasakovala vlhkost a pfitom se vdzala. Pak bylo nutno ve sklepe hodit zase bednieku s vlhkou cikorkou na rameno a vyndst ji nahoru do balfrny. Tam sedely delnice a balily uz vyzrdlou cikorku do obala s obrazky Navratily, Mdnesu a jinych romanticky'ch mistra, vyvedenymi v ndlelite „cikorkovych" barvach. Takova bedynka s vlhkou cikorkou u byla potadnd naloI a na rameni pane taila; kdyI ji Vacek za poslednfm schodem s uleheenfm shazoval zadrhl se vIdycky nejaky vyenivajfc.1 hfebfk, ktery mu rortrhl bundu. Jeho pracovnf kajdieka byla zaplatovand hrfiza a pofdd z of visely novd cary. a za to v g echno mu tovarnieka vyplacela tydne 21 korun 80 halefil.

Nehylo bz to staeilo ani na pracovnf obleeenf, nata na oblivu pro dva lidi.

Jertle Veself melo piece jen nee° z velkd vesnice, a vesnice dobte registruje nove pfichozi. Karel Vacek ztratil mezi delnicemi v balfrne sem tam nejakd slovo a po Veself zaeala prosakovat zprdva, 'le ten patndctilety „Praideek" v cikorkdrne u Buvu je nejaky muzikant. A tak musil Karel jednou shodit z rozedfeneho ramene bednieku s cikorkou a rozbehnout se dolet do vratnice. Ceka pry ho tam nejaka navgteva.

Stal tam stryc s eepicf, u zdi opfene kolo, a nechlivefive si ho „Tak ty seg ten Vacek, co pry hraje klarinet? A gel bys se mnou v nedeli hrat?" Prvra hra zavedla novA objeveneho klarinetistu do Jiefna.

Donesl z of mamince 60 korun -tfikrdt tolik, nel kolik vydelal za cely tyden v cikorkarne. To ul byl duvod

k zamyglenf. A kdyl se rozkfiklo, „Praideelc" hraje nejenom na klarinet, ale teener na kaldy nastroj, ktery se ye vesnicke kapele male objevit, zaealy se „hry- mnol'it a zdjem o vg estranneho muzikanta rostl.

Na podzim, kdyl Vackovi pfigli do Veself, probfhala jute „taneenf sezOna" kdy hylo Irwin° poi-Mat zabavy. Zaeinala prvnf den po Boitm hodu velikonoenim a trvala al do svate Cecflie, jejI svatek ptipadd na 22. listopad. Do 25. prosince se byla to vgak doba divadel nebo taneenfch hodin. Do tohoto mezidobf spadala i mikuldgska zabava. Ta meta na pofadu scdnky, komicka efsla, kabaretnf pfsnieky kuplety. Hudebnikiim to pffslugela aloha doprovazeal. Touto cestou pronikal na venkov kabaretnf repertoar z edit Hefmana Zeffiho nebo §\/dba-Malostranskdho. ' Mfstnf talenty si jej velmi easto aktualizovaly a pfizpOsobovaly jeho texty domacfm pornerum a uddlostem. Skladatelskd nebo spfge textafska draha Karla Vacka zaeala vlastne prdve tfmto zpusobem a take Jaromfr Vejvoda vzpornind na kabaretnf kuplety k zabavam jako na nedflnou slalku svych ranych muzikantskych zku genostf. Jakmile se pfehouply vanoce, byly taneenf zabavy zase v pindm proudu; taneit bylo mono uz na druhy svatek vanoenf. To bylo take obdobf plesa a koneilo al masopustnfm ifterYm, po neml ndsledovala Skareda stfeda se zakazem tance. A pak uz nezbylo eekat na Velikonoenf pondelf.

Zvlagte slavnd byvala ovgem posvfcenf. V obcfch, ktere na sebe trochu dbaly, mohlo posvicenf treat cely tyden; tdmet „povinnd" byly vg ak alesport tfi dny. Prvnf poeftal i s nAvgtevou pfespolnich, druhy -„pekna" byl pro domacf a tfetf -„sousedska" spfge pro usazenou dospelej g f spoleenost. Vedle taneenfch zabav si ov gem hudba pfigla na svd i pii kftinach, svatbdch, pohfbech, pri majovych a rekrutskych veselicfch neobe gla se bez of iddnd uddlost venkovskeho 2ivota.

Pokrai!ovAnt --SPJST-Kind thanks are extended to Henry Peck of South Charlestown, Ohio and author Dr. Lubomir Doruzka of Prague, Czech Republic for making possible the publication of Karel Vacek. This week's text marks the fourteenth installment. An English translation of the novel is currently running in The Texas Polka News.

For subscription information, please contact Publisher and Editor Julius Tupa at (713) 468-2494, or write The Texas Polka News at P.O. Box 800183; Houston, Texas 77280.

HISTORY AND CULTURE

Ethnic Identity Among the Czechs and Moravians of Texas

by Kevin Hannan Reproduced and Edited from the Journal of American Ethnic History PART FOUR Folk Culture

Within both Lachia and Moravian Wallachia, the chief ethnographic distinction tradi tionally distinguished the culture of the lowland farmer from that of the highland shepherd.

Ethnographically, the highlands of Lachia and Moravian Wallachia traditionally had more in common with Slovakia and other parts of the Carpathians than with Bohemia and western Moravia. The Western European influences evident in the latter areas are distinct from the more quintessentially Slavic influences felt in eastern Moravia.

There are relatively few characteristics evident in the contemporary folk culture that indicate the Texas community's ties to the Beskid Mountains. This is explained by the dual influences of the Texas environment and Czech popular culture. The immigrants' need to acculturate themselves to their new environment resulted in the loss of various crafts and folkways which were better suited to a forested, mountainous terrain. Much of the material folk culture in the Beskids, whether folk architecture, costume, or crafts, had arisen out of some practical need. The distinctive folk costume of the Beskids, for instance, worn on Sundays and special occasions, ideally suited the region's environment, yet it was impractical in Texas. Neither for sentimental nor for practical reasons did the immigrants' introduce their regional folk costumes in Texas.

As evident in music, the contemporary folk culture in Texas was shaped more by the descendants of immigrants than by the early immigrants themselves. The polka and waltz music preserved today among Czechs and Moravians in Texas represents the popular music of nineteenth and early twentieth-century Bohemia, which was performed by brass military orchestras. Some of these songs are traditional melodies from Bohemia, while others were new compositions.

They were popularized through sheet music, and later, by recordings. While few immigrants kept up with the political situation in their native land, many maintained an interest in musical developments there; they avidly purchased sheet music and recordings. This music did not reflect the traditions of eastern Moravia, however, where the traditional folk music is performed on stringed instruments. Until recent decades the Moravian folk music even in Moravia was viewed as backward and primitive in comparison with that of cosmopolitan Prague.

The hammered dulcimer (cimballcymballcimbalom) is one of the few elements of Moravian folk music preserved in Texas. In eastern Moravia and Slovakia (though not in Bohemia or western Moravia) the dulcimer is a popular traditional folk instrument. The dulcimer retained its popularity in these regions throughout the nineteenth century, even as popular music was increasingly influenced by the accordion and the brass bands.

The dulcimer enjoyed an advantage over the accordion in that it could be manufactured by a musician. The craft of making and playing dulcimers was introduced to Texas from Moravia. This musical instrument was featured in some of the most prominent musical groups in Texas, such as the BaCa orchestras. Yet it was adapted to a completely new musical environment in Texas, that of the brass band with a repertory of polka and waltz tunes. Thus, while Moravians in Texas preserved a traditional folk instrument, their traditional folk melodies did not survive.

The most archaic elements of folk culture in Texas are preserved in the early settlements of Fayette and surrounding counties. The dulcimer was especially popular here. Even in recent decades, the dulcimer orchestras in Texas have been restricted to Fayette County and the surrounding area. With each succeeding wave of immigration to Texas, fewer characteristics of folk culture were introduced from the homeland. This trend reflects the fact that throughout the nineteenth century elements of folk culture in Moravia vanished with each generation.

Folk traditions are better preserved in Texas among Moravians than Czechs, and among Catholics than Protestants.

These traditions include the so-called Bohemian wedding, which is actually more common among descendants of Moravian immigrants. Certain elements of Moravian folk culture are still observed at Texas weddings. The bride's shoe, for example, in which guests are expected to place money for the bride or for a baby crib, is often passed around midway through the wedding reception.

Another traditional wedding custom, though seldom seen today, is the removal of the bride's veil. At midnight the married females gather around the bride, who is seated on a chair in the center of the hall. Singing a traditional song in Moravian dialect, they remove the bride's veil. This ancient Slavic custom represents the initiation of the bride into the community of married women. Certain other wedding traditions, the traditional fare of barbecued beef, for example, originated in Texas.

Catholic Moravians introduced many

14/ViSTNIK—Wednesday, November 6, 1996 religious traditions from their homeland.

On All Souls Day (November 1) many Catholics still visit cemeteries, cleaning family plots and placing flowers on grave stones. In earlier decades the summer feast of Corpus Christi was popular in Texas communities such as Fayetteville and Corn Hill: One of the gala days of the Catholic Church and of Fayetteville is Corpus Christi Day. A long procession led by the Catholic priest starts in the morning from the Catholic Church, walks around the square and stops at each corner to hold services. Very often thousands come to Fayetteville from far and wide to witness this impressive ceremony

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(The author, Kevin Hannan, is a member of Lodge 29, Taylor)

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LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS Local lodge meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7 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.

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of every month at 2 p.m. Youth meetings are also on the first Sunday of every month at 3 p.m. ** *

LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Sunday, November 10—Central Texas Sounds, 3-7 p.m. ($6 per person) Saturday, November 16—Bastrop County

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LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Local lodge meetings are held the third Sunday of each month at 6 p.m.

Great Door Prizes!

Food * BYOB Admission: $10 per person

NEXT WEEK: The Spoken Language SPJST-

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD 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

EVERYONE WELCOME!

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VESE LANKA! "THE ORIGINAL BAND. FROM THE CZECH REPISULIC" DECEMBER 7,1996 SPJST LODGE 24, CYCLONE • FLAG HALL 7 11 P.M. TICKETS*"

*** Nevfm, po kolikate, ale to nenf LODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR hlavne, a je tu zase Local lodge meetings are held on the first Sunday American monost pro kaideho se n6co ptiueit po nagem, nebo-li eesky neb kaide Red Cross dtery od 2 do 4 odpoledne v Community Center, Houston, Texas na Spring Branch.

1721 Pech Rd., naproti byv. nemocnici Sam Houston tel. 9329573, se vyueuje a vypravf 1.'02'16 06, co posluchaee zajfma po eesky i po moraysky. Vstup je volny a zaeft CZECH CLUB - DALLAS, TEXAS se male kdykoliv.

4930 Military Parkway Poslednf dobou, kdo mluvf i pfge, Kolaches and Coffee 2:00 - 6:30 p.m.

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Dance e eesky jazyk se bude udrlovat jako 11:30 am. - 2:30 p.m. ..Czech Pork Loin Dinner Admission — Adults: $6 • Under 16: Free hlavnf opora eeske existence, neboli Adults: $7 Children (12 and under): $3 Jodie Mikula's Famous Orchestra of Ennis eeskeho cleklictvf, ale tfm, le se vgude David Slovak and his MIDI Accordion will proFor more information, call vide dinner music from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.

(214) 617 - 0131 (214) 337 - 7275 tvorf muzea, naginec nakonec ma dojem, le budem existovat jen v muzefch!

Tod milt krajane na muzea jest dost easu, a tady nebudem. Ul pied lety jsem na to upozornil, a 'name byt na nas pftvod hrdi, podporovat a efst eesk6 noviny, col je nejlepgi zpOsob se ueit a tim udrlovat, co jib SPJST members are encouraged to support the 1996 SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive. The zname, nebo zdedily od rodieu jinak sbouefme v museu. Jakmile jazyk, progress of the drive will be posted at regular intervals in the Vestnik. The names of all donors will also be nebo-li fee zahyne, nic jej nenahradf, published. Contributors of $50 or more will have their names printed in bold text. Amounts donated will not pak skuteene tu nebudem i kdyl tech muzef, bude cela stovka! kada be included. Send your contributions to: nagincit dala dohromady hromadu SPJST Scholarship Fund cio 100 Pennies Drive * P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 pen& do Texas Un. v Austinu a dale Mil NMI MIN NMI MINN MIMI MINN MN MINI VIM IMMO MUM 11E111 IMMO se sbfra do A.M. v College Station s myglenkou zachranit eesky jazyk, ale You can make a difference by donating SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive penfze nestaef ale dulditej gi by bylo to the SPJST Scholarship Fund ti sami (lard m6li by eeskou fee propagovati, Ustan6, die schopnosti Enclosed is my (our) contribution to the tafvati a tim by cele v6ci, zachranit eesky jazyk nejlepe prospeli.

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Wednesday, November 6, 1996—VESTNIK/15 German Heritage Club Dinner 5-7 p.m. Dance, 7-11 p.m. with music by Bohemian Dutchmen; Dinner and Dance is $10 per person; Dance only is $6 per person (open to the public) Sunday, November 17—Lee Roy Matocha, 3-7 p.m. ($5 per person) Saturday, November 23—King of Swing, 8-12 p.m. ($5 per person) Sunday, November 24—Battle Dance with Jodie Mikula and Vrazels, 2-7 p.m. ($6 per person) For rentals and reservations, call Irene Helgren at (512) 281-4534. Band Bookings: Artie Monson at (512) 281-3711 or (409) 2635260. 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. ** *

LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Friday, November 8—Friday Night Fun Fest featuring free karaoke, hamburgers and lots of fun beginning at 6 p.m.

Saturday, November 9—Annual Veterans Day Weekend Barbecue Cook-Off and County-Wide Garage Sale. To reserve cooking space, call Louise Zavodny at (817) 985-2556. To reserve sale space, call Margaret Mikeska at (817) 9852484 or Janet Lesikar at (817) 642-3560.

Sunday, November 10—Youth Meeting, 2 p.m.

Monday, November 11—Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m.

Election of 1997 Officers. Snacks will be served.

Saturday, December 7—Veselanka Band from the Czech Republic, 7-11 p.m. ($5 per person) Saturday, December 14—Lodge Christmas Party 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 (817) 985-2556. ***

LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Tuesday, November 14—Lodge Meeting and Election of Officers, 8 p.m.

Sunday, December 1—Bridal Shower Game room open every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Monthly meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. For rentals, reservations or more information, call President Charlie Patak at (972) 8789982 or the hall at (972) 875-8381 and leave a message.

LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR Friday, November 8—Smoker Screen (downstairs) Saturday, November 9 -- Eighth Annual Tarok Tournament (upstairs) Friday, November 15 — Granger Polka Boys (downstairs) Saturday, November 16 --- Country + Band; 8:30 to 12:30 (upstiars) C/W Friday, November 22 — Unwound (downstairs) Saturday, November 23 — Cervenka Wedding - Private Friday November 29 — Southern Breeze (upstairs) Saturday, November 30 — Jeff and Regina and their Nameless Band; 8:30 to 12:30; C/W Enjoy delicious hamburgers every Friday night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., sponsored by Lodge 29 Youth Club parents. Adult lodge meetings are every second Sunday of the month at 4 p.m.

The Youth Club meets the same day at 5:30 p.m. On premises catering available. For information, call the hall at (512) 352-9139. * **

LODGE NO. 32, VICTORIA Wednesday, November 13—Monthly Meeting at VCEC Building, 7:30 p.m. (honoring all 50year members) Wednesday, December 11—Christmas Party, restaurant to be announced ***

LODGE NO. 35, ELK Saturday, November 9—Country Plus Sunday, November 10—SPJST Pavelka Cemetery Meeting, 2:30 p.m.; SPJST Meeting, 3 P.m.

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. For rental information, call (817) 875.2156.

Wednesday, December 18 — Christmas Social at the SPJST Hall in Hillje. Starts at 6:30 p.m.

A catered meal will be served.

Games every Monday night at 7:30 p.m.; Games License No. 1-76-0053964-1. *** LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Saturday, November 9—Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five; 50th Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Huff Saturday, November 16—Kaluza Polka Band; 50th Wedding Anniversary;of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Mikeska Saturday, November 23—Moravian Kats of Waco Sunday, November 24—Free Dance with music

by Plum Country Saturday, November 30—Vrazels Polka Band; 40th Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Frankie Komensky 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. 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. 49, ROWENA Wednesday, November 6—Quarterly Lodge Meeting and Election of Officers, 7 p.m.

Friday, November I5—Community Game Social, 6 p.m.

Saturday, November 16—Private Wedding Reception Thursday, November 28—Wilde Family Thanksgiving Reunion and Dinner 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. ***

LODGE NO. 54, WEST Friday, November 8—Fourth Quarterl y Lodge Meeting and Election of Officers for 1907, finalizing plans for Christmas Party, refreshments, food and an interesting speaker at 7 p.m.

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

LODGE NO. 66, WACO Saturday, November 9—Tucson Friday, November 15—Cherokee Rose Saturday, November 16—Cherokee Rose Saturday, November 23—Billy Uptmor and the Makers Saturday, November 30—Rampage Game nights (Taroky, dominoes, etc.) are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m.

Members, please bring snacks. * **

LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY Lodge business meetings are held quarterly on the first Sunday of January, April, July and October at 5:30 p.m. Game nights are every Monday and Saturday from 7-10 p.m.

Permit No. 1-75-1052324-8. "Donna's Kitchen" will be open. *** LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI/SOKOL HALL Saturday, November 30—Veselanka from the Czech Republic; dance from 7-11 p.m.

Sponsored by Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Hall location: 5502 Kostorhyz Road, Corpus Christi. Phone: (512) 852-9042. Public invited. SPJST lodge meetings are held at 2 p.m. on the third Sunday of every month, unless notified otherwise. ***

LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND Monday, November 25—American Legion Sunday, December 1—Monthly Meeting at 3 p.m. with installation of officers; meal to follow at 5 p.m.

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

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LODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE Lodge meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. For rental information, call Don Alford at (817) 939-7395. ** *

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Saturday, November 9—Knights of Dixie; Ballroom/Variety; $6 per person Saturday, November 16—Bobby Layne from Nebraska; Big Band Music; Dress Code ($10 per person) Saturday, November 23—Donnie Wavra; Ballroom, Polka and Variety; $6 per person Saturday, November 30—Jack Melick, "The Piano Man," Big Band Music; Dress Code ($10 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 Sunday, November 17—Polka dance with music

by Bill and Louise Kucera's Alpine Village Band, dancing from 3-7 p.m.

Sunday, November 24—Country/Western Music by Make Mine Country from 3-7 p.m.

Sunday, December 1—Polka Dance with music

by Henry Rcjcck of Ennis; dancing, from 3-7 p.m.

The Stardust Ballroom presents ballroom dancing every Friday, 9-12:30; DRESS CODE; 624-1361. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., or as otherwise specified. Game nights are on the first and third Tuesdays of each month from 7 to 10 p.m. Ladies Circle meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. ***

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

LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS Lodge 130 monthly meetings will be held on the third Monday of the month in the Youth Room of Lodge 84, 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas.

LODGE NO. 133, SAN ANTONIO Monthly meetings will be held on the third Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road in San Antonio. *** LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Sunday, November 10—Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

Hall rentals for wedding or party, call (713) 862-6291 after 4 p.m. *** LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH Monthly lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise stated. *** LODGE NO. 161, LA PARITA JOURDANTON Sun. Dec. 8—Christmas Party and meeting at 11:45 a.m. at the Jourdanton Civic Center; RSVP to Tillie Koch by Dec. 1. Call (210) 569-5627 to reserve your meal. Don't forget X-mas gift and canned goods for C.A.M. See you at the party! ** *

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

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LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN Lodge meetings are held every third Sunday of each month. Lunch is at 12:30, followed by meeting and social. Meat is provided by the lodge at every meeting. Members, please bring covered dish or dessert items.

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Thursday, November 14—Fraternal Council Meeting hosted by Lodge 84 at 7:30 p.m. All Lodge 84 members are invited to attend and bring desserts. For questions, call Wanda Petr at (214) 352-4397.

Saturday, November 16—Chili Supper and Dance. Chili supper benefitting Lodge 84 Memorial Fund starting at 6:30 p.m. Chili is $3 per bowl. Big dance with music by the Vrazel Polka Band from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

LODGE NO. 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Wednesday, November 20—Election o Officers and Meal, 6:30 p.m.

Admission is $6 per person. Chili, klobase, hamburgers, etc. will be served from 6:30 until the dance ends, with proceeds to the Memorial Fund!

Monday, November 18—Monthly Lodge Meeting at 7:30 p.m.

For band bookings, call Cheri Petr at 3524397 or Ben Jarma at 348-1514. For rentals, call Emil Petr at (214) 826-3557.

LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Saturday, November 9—Texas Brew (C/W) Saturday, November 16—Southern Breeze Band (C/W) Saturday, November 23—Martha White (C/W) Sunday, November 30—Tommy Daniels (C/W) Executive members and Board of Trustees meet every second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. Regular lodge meetings are on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.

For reservations, call (713) 487-3297.

Saturday, November 30—Santa Fe Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month. Trustees' meeting start at 2 p.m. The business meeting starts at 2:30 p.m.

Youth Club meetings are also the second Sunday of each month at 3 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, November 9 — Silverado Saturday, November 16 — Cross Fire Saturday, November 23 --- Road House Band All Saturday night dances are from 8:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. Lodge membership monthly meetings are the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. Trustees' meetings are on the same dates at 6:30 p.m. *** LODGE NO. 183, MID-CITIES Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Game nights are every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. and every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506. For information regarding hall rentals (weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, etc.) please call (817) 465-8538, (817) 460-8056, or (817) 468-4611. ***

LODGE NO. 186, CALDWELL Lodge meetings are on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.; Social games are at 7:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Kitchen and bar open.

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

LODGE NO. 187, ROUND ROCK Friday, November 8—Lonesome Dove Saturday, November 9—Paulene Preece Friday, November 15—Debonaires Saturday, November 16—Peoples Choice Friday, November 22—Frontier Saturday, November 23—Lonesome Dove Thursday, November 27—"Battle Dance" with Chad Hudson and Paulene Reese Friday, November 29—Peoples Choice Saturday, November 30—Latin Special Private party room available. For more information, call 255-1554 Wednesdays from 7 to 11 a.m. *** LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE Game times: Sunday, 2 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; lodge monthly meetings on the first Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. Games License No. 1-74-1960208-5. * LODGE NO. 191, LUFKIN For dance reservations, call Linda Hancock at 867-4016. To reserve the building for a special occasion, contact Helen Boyd at 6322849. * ** LODGE NO. 196, HOUSTON-WEST Saturday, November 23—Country/Western Dance with Long Hard Ride; 8-12 Tuesday, December 31—New Year's Eve Dance with music by Bobby Jones; 8-12; Cornbread, sauerkraut, sausage, and black-eyed peas to he served at midnight. New Year's Eve tickets are on sale now. They can he purchased in advance for $12.50 each or $25 per couple.

Watch for our letters in the Vestnik. Regular meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For hall rentals for weddings, birthdays, dances and parties, call (713) 373-9482.

Leave a message. The hall's address is 17810 Huffmeister Road in Cypress, Texas 77429. *** LODGE NO. 201, NELSONVILLE - BLEIBLERVILLE Regular monthly lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m.

LODGE NO. 202, JOURDANTON Sunday, November 10—Quarterly Meeting at Stage Stop Restaurant in Pleasanton at 4:30 p.m.

Thanksgiving dinner and door prizes. Please RSVP to (210) 569-4589 before November 2

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LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Saturday, November 9—Back Roads Saturday, November 16—Firecreek Saturday, November 23—Runnin on Empty

Post your upcoming lodge events here on the calendar. These are free listings.

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Cash prizes will be awarded January 31, 1997.

Recruiters who recommend four or fewer new members will be entered into a drawing.

Four names will be selected for a cash prize of $25 each.

2. $100 to a charity the lodge chooses.

(This donation counts towards a fraternal activity for the Lodge Recognition and Incentive Program.)

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