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

VESTNIK SPJST Herald Official Publication Of The Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas, Founded 1897

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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SPJST Home Office, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 VOLUME 86 NUMBER 49 ISSN-07458800

Congratulations to our November 1998 SPJST Top Producers FREDDIE KALUZA Lodge 54 West

Thanks to these and all of our active sales representatives for their part in building an even stronger SPJST. Keep up the good work!

SUSAN SKRABANEK Lodge 17 New Tabor

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TOPS IN DISTRICT THREE

DIST DOROTHY RACKEL Lodge 13 Dime Box

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FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

Helping Others lielp Themselves A VESTNIK (USPS 658480) is published weekly except the fourth week of June and fourth week of August by VESTNIK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100. Subscription rates are $20 per year, beginning July 1, for non-members. Members' fees are paid as part of the insurance fee collected by the Supreme Lodge SPJST, 520 North Main, Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additional mailing offices.

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VESTNIK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.

EDITOR: BRIAN VANICEK P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100 Home: 13851 St. Hwy. 53, Temple, TX 76501-3407 Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 985-0007 E-Mail: bvanicek@vvm.com

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LANITA ANGLIN SECRETARY-TREASURER Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 985-2334

JERRY MIKULAS FINANCIAL SECRETARY Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 773-2950

SIDNEY KACIR LEGAL ADVISOR Office Phone: (254) 778-5228 P.O. Box 5119 Temple, Texas 76505

DIRECTORS DONNIE VICTORICK DISTRICT I Home Phone: (409) 272-3265 P.O. Box 85, Snook, TX 77878

FRANK KLINKOVSKY DISTRICT II Home Phone: (254) 773-4801 3514 Preston Oaks Dr., Temple, TX 76504

JOHNNIE KRIZAN DISTRICT III Home Phone: (254) 826-5882 11500 Heritage Pkway, West, TX 76691

STANLEY BROZ DISTRICT IV Home Phone: (915) 442-3271 P.O. Box 33, Lowake, TX 76855

LOUIS HANUS DISTRICT V Home Phone: (713) 686-6160 4006 Ascot Ln., Houston, TX 77092

MATT S. VANEK DISTRICT VI Home Phone: (512) 578-2687 1009 Northgate, Victoria, TX 77904

BOB BAYER DISTRICT VII Home Phone: (830) 216-7954 1100 Hospital Blvd., Floresville, Texas 78114 PUBLICATION COMMITTEE DISTRICT I - FLOYD KOSTELKA, ROUTE ONE, BOX 24-A, DIME BOX, TX 77853 - (409) 884-0112 DISTRICT H - LAVERNE CABLA, 10612 OSCAR SCHOOL ROAD, TEMPLE, TX 76501 - (254) 985-2354 DISTRICT III - BESSIE PETR, V. CHMN., 5406 MORNINGSIDE, DALLAS, TX 75206 - (214) 826-3557 DISTRICT IV - SHARON WAGGONER, 222 CRESTWOOD DRIVE, SAN ANGELO, TX 76903 - (915) 651-5884 DISTRICT V - LORENDA BALDWIN, 219 CR 47, ANGLETON, TX 77515 - (409) 922-1279 DISTRICT VI - HELEN KELNER, 911 AVE. K, ROSENBERG, TX 77471 - (281) 342-2624 DISTRICT VII - JAROLYN POPP, 850 NORTH VIEW, NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130 - (210) 620-7025 BY-LAW COMMITTEE DISTRICT I - CLARENCE MATULA, BOX 533, 140 W. FANNING, LA GRANGE, TX 78945 - (409) 968-5987 DISTRICT II - RONNIE RIEGER, V. CHMN. 350 RIEGER ROAD, COUPLAND, TX 78615 - (512) 365-2000 DISTRICT III - KAY LYNN KOVAR, 3303 LAKE BARDWELL DRIVE, ENNIS, TX 75119 - (214) 875-5498 DISTRICT IV - BEVERLY TEPLICEK, SCTY., ROUTE 1, BOX 40-A, ROWENA, TX 76875 - (915) 442-4841 DISTRICT V - DOROTHY PFLUGHAUPT, 1243 CLOVIS RD, HOUSTON, TX 77008 - (713) 864-2163 DISTRICT VI - MICHAEL AHLSTROM, CHAIRMAN, 407 TAOS STREET, VICTORIA, TX 77904 (512)578-3279

DISTRICT VII - BETTIE HOUSE, 1721 CONTINENTAL DRIVE, PLEASANTON, TX 78064 (830) 281-8246 FINANCE COMMITTEE DISTRICT I - ERNEST WENTRCEK, 1530 BENNETT, BRYAN, TX 77802 - (409) 822-4226 DISTRICT II - FRANK PAJESTKA, JR., PO BOX 381, HOLLAND, TX 76534 - (817) 657-8176 DISTRICT III - MICHAEL GALLER, 526 KAREN, WACO, TX 76706 - (254) 662-4934 DISTRICT IV - HERMAN D. WEISE, CHMN. 6006 FM HWY. 765, SAN ANGELO, TX 76905 (915) 651-8550 DISTRICT V - JERRY PROCHAZKA, V. CHMN., 20507 RAMSEY ROAD, BOX 634, CROSBY, TX 77532 - (713) 328-3004 DISTRICT VI - RITA VANEK, SCTY., P.O. BOX 901, EL CAMPO, TX 77437 - (409) 543-6220 DISTRICT VII - MONTA FOSTER, 4 BOB WHITE, SAN MARCOS, TX - 78666 - (512) 3532948; (H); (512) 293-5624 (Ranch) INSURANCE COMMITTEE DISTRICT I - SUSAN SKRABANEK, SCTY. ROUTE 2, BOX 13, CALDWELL, TX 77836 (409) 272-3440 DISTRICT II - ALBIN MACHU, V. CHMN., 2204 SMITH AVE., TAYLOR, TX 76574 - (512) 365-5489 DISTRICT III - BEN JARMA, 9512 LEASIDE DR., DALLAS, TX, 75238 - (214) 348-1514 DISTRICT IV - LEONARD JANSA, CHMN., 6617 PLAINVIEW DRIVE, SAN ANGELO, TX - 76905 (915) 651-8045.

DISTRICT V - EDNA WEHRING, 1831 CRYSTAL CT, HOUSTON, TX 77008 - (713) 864-2815 DISTRICT VI - JEROME J. HLAVATY, BOX 174, LOLITA, TX 77971 - (512) 874-4461 DISTRICT VII - POLLY BAYER, ROUTE 4, BOX 166, FLORESVILLE, TX 78114 - (210) 216-7954 STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR BARBARA ROSENKRANZ, P.O. BOX 100, TEMPLE, TX 76503 - (254) 773-1575 STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR MELANIE ZAVODNY, P.O. BOX 100, TEMPLE, TX 76503 - (254) 773-1575 DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I - SUSAN SKRABANEK, RT. 2, BOX 13, CALDWELL, TX 77836 - (409) 272-3440 DISTRICT II - PATSY KOSLOVSKY, 764 S. ST. JOSEPH STREET, BURLINGTON, TEXAS 76519 - (254) 985-2396 DISTRICT III - BESSIE PETR, 5406 MORNINGSIDE, DALLAS, TX 75206 - (214) 826-3557 DISTRICT IV - SANDRA JANSA, 6617 PLAINVIEW, SAN ANGELO, TX 76904 - (915) 651-8045 DISTRICT V - MARIE STAYTON, 1126 PRINCE STREET, HOUSTON, TX 77008 - (713) 836-1609 DISTRICT VI - MARCY DOROTIK, 12522 SHEPHERDS RIDGE, HOUSTON, TX 77077 - (281)679-5567 DISTRICT VII - SUSAN BOHNENBERGER, P.O. BOX 1348, SEGUIN, TX 78156-1348 - (830) 372-4955 LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MUSEUM Dorothy Pechal, Museum Curator Office: (254) 773-1575, P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503

Food for Thought

One of the nicest things about working out of the SPJST Home Office is the people - the staff, of course; and the members who sometimes drop by and visit. That's been especially true this Holiday Season.

One visitor last week who made a lasting impression was. Mr. Rudy Grossman, a member of Lodge 174, Rockdale. Mr. Grossman, who was accompanied by his son, Randy, dropped by to chat and share several links of homemade turkey sausage. It was good. What started out as a snack quickly ended up being my lunch.

In the course of our conversation, I learned that Mr. Grossman, who retired as a supervisor from the Alcoa plant in Rockdale in 1995, experienced quintuple heart by-pass surgery in 1997. He's made a wonderful recovery, thanks in large part to making some important changes in his lifestyle, including his diet.

Heart disease provides one of the best illustrations of the connection between lifestyle and health. Blood flow to the heart is threatened when the arteries of the heart become clogged with plaque, a process called atherosclerosis. Heart attacks and their complications are still the leading cause of premature death in the United States.

People can substantially reduce their risk of heart disease by not smoking and by controlling blood cholesterol and blood pressure levels through

appropriate diet, exercise, weight control and, if necessary, medication.

"When my wife and I go shopping these days, it's altogether different than it used to be," Mr. Grossman says, "We read the labels very carefully, paying special attention to things like sodium, saturated fats, hydrogenated oils, cholesterol and caffeine.

"And you know what? The food still tastes good and I feel a lot better.

My weight has also gone from 205 pounds to 184 pounds. If I had known twenty years ago what I know now, I would done a few things differently." he says.

Mr. Grossman's visit last Friday was a wake-up call: Good health

"The key to achieving a high level of wellness also includes finding meaning in life."

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isn't something that just happens.

You have to work at it.

The word "wellness" is often used to mean optimal health and living the kind of life-style that supports it.

And, as Mr: Grossman attests, achieving wellness means taking responsibility for one's health, taking steps to prevent accidents and illness, and consulting with health-care professionals when necessary.

For all of us, an essential element in achieving a high level of wellness also includes finding meaning in life and developing an ability to get the most out of each day. It can be found in many ways, including helping others to help themselves - and isn't that what being a member of the SPJST is all about!

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Sales Representatives Assistance Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

1-800-72-SPJST After'Office Hours and/or Weekends, call

Shipment Just Arrived!

SPJST 100th Anniversary Cookbook New

STATE FIELD MANAGER GENE McBRIDE, P.O. BOX 366 EDDY, TX 76574 - (254) 859-5855 DISTRICTS 1 and 2 Keith Gatewood (254) 386-3614 Email: keith@htcomp.net DISTRICTS 3 and 4 Jerry Kucera (254) 826-5425 DISTRICTS 5 and 6 Jim Wiest (512) 782-5597 DISTRICT 7 Larry Wagner (830) 742-4463 Email: insagent@texas.net

Price, including postage and handling is $11. The cookbook makes a great gift idea!

Full payment for the cookbooks requested must accompany the order. To order, write:

SPJST 100th Anniversary Cookbook c/o SPJST Home Office P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 For cookbook fund raising inquiries, call 1 (800) 727-7578 and ask for Daryl.

SPJST 100th Anniversary Cookbook Order Form

UNSOLICITED MATERIALS FOR PUBLICATION CANNOT BE RETURNED UNLESS SUFFICIENT POSTAGE IS ATTACHED; THIS INCLUDES PICTURES. THE EXPENSE OF PUBLISHING ENGAGEMENT AND WEDDING PICTURES MUST BE BORNE BY THE SENDER.

Name - Please Print or Type Address

of Cookbooks

X

$11.00

Cost of Cookbook

CHANGES OF ADDRESS AND CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING DELIVERY OF THE VESTNIK MUST BE SENT TO THE SUPREME LODGE, P.O. BOX 100, TEMPLE, TX 76503. PAID SUBSCRIPTIONS AND ADVERTISING SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE VESTNIK, P.O. BOX 10(1, TEMPLE, TEXAS 76503.

DEADLINE FOR MATERIAL TO BE ACCEPTED FOR THE FOLLOWING ISSUE IS WEDNESDAY. TO FAX YOUR NEWS ITEMS, PLEASE SEND MESSAGES TO (254) 774-7447.

City , State and ZIP Telephone Number L

Amount Due

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The SPJST Monthly Insurance Report Through November 30, 1998 MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED District

Apps.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9

10 22 43 8 18 4 8 1

Insurance Written

$

114

Totals:

Insurance Issued

$

620,000.00 1,275,000.00 1,408,000.00 540,000.00 489,500.00 385,000.00 199,500.00 8,000.00

$4,925,300.00

447,500.00 402,500.00 592,500.00 60,000.00 95,000.00 430,000.00 120,500.00 0

$2,148,000.00

YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED

Readers Write Lodge 174 member, issues "top ten" ways to build scholarship fund Happy holidays to everyone. The SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship is really growing. It sure would be nice to meet this year's goal early, and maybe even surpass expectations.

Here are my top ten "Tis the Season for Giving" ways we can help the Scholarship Committee reach this goal.

1. What do you give to your loved ones for Christmas—rspecially those who seem to already have everything? How about this year giving to the SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship drive a donation in honor of your special loved one.

2. Give in memory of a loved one.

District

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91 2

7,415,037.00 3 4 5 6 7 9 Totals:

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$

Insurance Issued

$

1,644,500.00 10,710,037.00

2,984,000.00 264

301 105 167 183 76 6

12,125,000.00 5,245,000.00 3,820,500.00 9,432,500.00 2,045,000.00 43,000.00

9,499,500.00 3,935,000.00 2,846,000.00 6,905,500.00 1,368,000.00 35,000.00

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$46,405,037.00

$33,648,537.00

Fraternally, Leonard D. Mikeska, FIC Vice President

—SPJST-

SPJST Annuities In addition to providing affordable insurance coverage to its members, the SPJST also offers a quality annuity program.

Please see page three for current interest rates. For more information, please contact your local lodge sales representative or the Home Office at 1 (800) 727-7578.

Contribute to the 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive.

Please see page six for details.

INTEREST RATES ANNUITY I

SPJST MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES

(Certificates Issued Prior to 4-1-93)

RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

5.00% Annualized Effective 11-1-98 through 1-31-99 ANNUITY II (Certificates Issued 4-1-93 and After)

6.00% Annualized Effective 11-1-98 through 1-31-99 ROTH IRA 6.00% Annualized Effective 11-1-98 through 1-31-99

Home or Farm Mortgages: 6.25% for 1 to 7 years 6.75% for 8 to 15 years 7.00% for 16 to 20 years 7.00% for 21 to 30 years Mortgages on Qualified Owner-Operated Business Real Estate

UNIVERSAL LIFE 6.75% Annualized Effective

11-1-98 through 1-31-98

8.00% for 10 years 8.25 % for 11. to 15 years

3. For past scholarship winners, pledge to yourself to give back this year or in the next few years, what you received from the SPJST Scholarship fund in the past.

4. Count your blessings and send $1 - $5 or more for each of your family members.

5. Give a small percentage of your Christmas bonus.

6. Give a dollar for each year you attended camp as a child in the SPJST, or better yet, parents send a donation for those days off you get each summer while your kids are having fun at camp.

7. Send a $1 - $5 or more for each ribbon or prize you or your children have won through Youth Achievement Day and State Youth Achievement Day. 8. Send $10 or more if you and your spouse met each other at an SPJST dance or function.

9. Send $10 or more if your wedding dance was held at an SPJST hall.

10.Take that pile of pennies you have been saving to the bank and send that amount to the Scholarship fund.

I hope everybody has a blessed and happy holiday season. And thanks to everyone in advance for helping to support the SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive.

Fraternally, Cindy Kovar Lodge 174, Rockdale

(Cindy is a past SPJST scholarship recipient and contributor.)

—SPJST-

SPJST STATEWIDE CHARITIES

Get your orders in now for holiday delivery of Music from Prague, 200 Years of Czech Piano Music The Society has designated four The recording, which is available groups as SPJST Statewide charities in on cassette or compact disc, features 1998. They are as follows: Brother Urbis performing on the piano • The Texas Czech the works of several renowned Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, composers, including Smetana, Inc.; Dussek, Dvorak, Janacek, • The Czech Cultural and Vorisek and two original Community Center; compositions by Urbis.

• The Czech The tape or CD is availEducational able through the SPJST Foundation of Home Office for $10, Texas; and including postage and • The Peaceable handling. Lodges and Kingdom Retreat youth clubs ordering for Children. the tapes or CDs will be In 1998, the SPJST will able to purchase them at focus its statewide fund a reduced rate but will raising efforts to support MUSIC FROM PRAGUE need to make arrangethe goals and objectives 200 YEARS OF CZECH PIANO MUSIC ments for their delivery. of these groups. In addiCassette tapes and tion to raising an awareness of these CDs make excellent gifts and are organizations, what they do and their available for immediate delivery. For plans for the future, we are also raising more information, including volume support funds through the sale of a spepurchases, please contact the Editor's cially produced recording by Brother Office at 1 (800) 727-7578.

Richard Urbis of Lodge 117, Robstown.

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4/VESTNIK—Wednesday, December 23, 1998

Houston team out-maneuvers competition at SPJST '98 State Volleyball Tournament First Place

On November 14, 1998 eleven teams from across the state met in Bruceville-Eddy, Texas for another year of competition at the SPJST State Volleyball Tournament.

In the morning, play between the spiking teams went quickly, with New Braunfels topping New Tabor in the adult spiking play-offs, and Cyclone topping Academy in the youth spiking play-offs. New Tabor and Academy are usually both very strong teams, so this year it came as a bit of a surprise when they were bested during tournament play.

In the afternoon, there was a determined battle for first, second and third places in the adult non-spiking categories. The Houston team, which took first place in the playoffs, was well organized and played smartly, deftly out-maneuvering the other teams despite their best efforts. The Cyclone team played very well indeed, returning in most cases volley for volley, but Houston wore them down, and they ended up settling for second place.

The Bruceville-Eddy II team, which took third place in adult non-spiking, battled gallantly, reaching for return volleys that most would have given up on. Bruceville-Eddy vowed to come back even stronger next year.

Later that evening at Cyclone, Lodge 24, I spoke with many of the District II volleyball players. Shaking my head in disbelief, I asked them if they were crazy or what? After almost eight hours of SPJST tournament play, they went on to another all night SPJST event. These people are SPJST people, through and through!

Congratulations to all the winners of the 1998 SPJST State Volleyball Tournament: Youth Spiking First Place Lodge 24, Cyclone Twisters Second Place Lodge 177, Academy Adult Spiking First Place Lodge 185, New Braunfels

Second Place Lodge 17, New Tabor Adult Non-Spiking First Place Lodge 88, Houston Second Place Lodge 24, Cyclone Tornadoes Third Place Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy II

Adult Spiking Division Lodge 185 New Braunfels

Special thanks to: Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar, District II Director Frank Klinkovsky, District II Fraternal Activities Coordinator Ruth Hanusch, State Field Manager Gene McBride, State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny, SPJST Lodge No. 200, Bruceville-Eddy for hosting the event, and thanks to the BrucevilleEddy High School Coaches and Administration for their generous donation of the gyms for the day.

Also, thanks to Linda Grisham, Temple Officials' Association, referees: Paul McCoy and Kenneth Millican, and Ed Tames of Temple Parks and Recreation.

Adult Spiking Category Lodge 185, New Braunfels Team Captain: Jonathan Haag.

Members: Jeremiah Mills, Sarah Jaroszewski, Joan Jaroszewski Lodge 17, New Tabor Team Captain Linda Gaas Members: Randy Gaas, Daniel Vojtek, Lillian Beasley and Matthew Ford Adult Non-Spiking Category Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy I Team Captain: Doug Roming Members: Scott Bear, Harvey Laflamme, Jane Miracle, Christi Bear, Tiffany Cuttbirth, Linda Girard Lodge 177, Academy-Little River Team Captain: Josie Mitchell Members: Gay Lynn Rose, George Tomastik and Renee Tomastik Lodge 66, Waco Team Captain: Dana McAdams, Members: Candice McAdams, Jodie McAdams, Brandy Johnson, Richard Johnson, John Engelke, Justin Engelke, Sandra Trickett, Jodie McAdams, Jr. and Nicole Pruitt

Lodge 24, Cyclone Tornadoes Team Captain: Richard Greger Members: Rhonda Greger, David Nauert, Jason Cervenka, Sheri Machu, Terri Biehly and Tammy Baker Lodge 88, Houston Team Captain: Lynn Pflughaupt Members: Lori Pflughaupt, Brent Sheperd, Kristen Sheperd, Matt Sheperd, Meghan Sheperd, Kelly Siblik, Kevin Siblik and Bernie Wilganowski District Two Team. Captain: Janet Lyon Members: Melanie Regan, Shelly Vidal, Linda Wagner, Karen Bartek, Jennifer Clear, Chris Regan, Chachi Olivares Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy 11 Team Captain: David Browder Members: Joe Carnaghi, Jeff Odle, Melissa Cox, Susie Browder, Allen Trigg and Tom Brothers Youth Spiking Category Lodge 24, Cyclone Twisters Team Captain: April Cooksey Members: Desi Cooksey, April Marek, Randall Marek, Mark Greger, Sara Kostiha, Ryan Greger and Kristine Muegge Lodge 177, Academy Team Captain: Garrett Reddehase Members: Sarah Wagner, Kristen Bartek, Korey Reeder, Stephen Hanusch and Chad Cervenka.

Special appreciation goes out to all the team captains and their team members. Over the course of my time with SPJST, I have continuously heard this message from those who compete within the SPJST structure at tournaments, achievement days and through

Second Place Adult Spiking Division Lodge 17, New Tabor

contests sponsored by SPJST. I will paraphrase that message for context. I may not have won, but the competition taught me a lot, including, confidence, leadership and teamwork.

The state volleyball tournament for 1999, is scheduled to be played on Saturday, November 13 at the Temple Recreation Center, across from the SPJST Home Office. Who will be the winners in '99? See you next year.

Fraternally, Barbara Rosenkranz SPJST State Fraternal Activities Coordinator P.S.: You can't win if you don't participate.

—SPJST-

First Place

Attention Youth Club Members:

Youth Spiking Division

Have you entered the SPJST Camp Tee-Shirt Design Contest?

Lodge 24 Cyclone Twisters

Active youth club members age six to high school senior can enter.

Create a tee-shirt design relating to this year's theme: "A Proud Past A Bright Future."

Second Place

Great Prizes and 20 merit points for each participant.

Youth Spiking Division

Mail your entry to: SPJST State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503

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Lodge Letters Section

First Place Adult Non - Spiking Division Lodge 88 Houston

Lodge 6, Cottonwood reports on December meeting and party Second Place Adult Non - Spiking Division Lodge 24 Cyclone Twisters

Third Place

Hi! Robert Dobecka, President, called our meeting to order on Sunday, December 6. The youth club then led all in the Pledge of Allegiance. Sister Georgie Soukup gave her report of 40 members and one guest present at our meeting. Welcome to our guest, Mrs.Vicki Moore. It was very nice to see two new members present at our meeting, Brother Joe and Sister Cindy Krizan, all the way from Garland, Texas. Glad you could come and be with us for our meeting and Christmas party.

Let's hear what your members and lodge are doing to make a positive difference in your community.

Send your news and photos to:

Vestnik, c/o SPJST P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 FAX: (254) 774-7447 E-Mail: bvanicek@vvm.com Got a question?

Call 1 (800) 727-7578

Our Secretary, Sister Barbara Jean Hykel, read the minutes from our last meeting, and they were approved as read. She presented all correspondence received.

Brother George Straten gave his report of four new juvenile members, one transfer from Lodge 66 and a transfer from Lodge 183. Welcome to our lodge, and we all look forward to seeing you come out and join us at our meeting, socials and any other activities going on at our lodge. He also reported that no bookings were in for January as yet, and that the next Trustee's meeting would be on February 5, 1999.

Sister Peggy Dobecka, Treasurer, gave her report, and it was approved as given. Sister Hattie Kaska, Card

Lodge 6, Cottonwood Installs '99 Officers

Adult Non - Spiking Division Lodge 200 Bruceville - Eddy

Make a positive difference in the lives of ouryoung members.

Please give to the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund.

See page 6 for details. Thank you for your kind support.

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OFFICER INSTALLATION: SPJST State Field Representative Jerry Kucera, left, completes installation of Lodge 6, Cottonwood officers. Pictured, from left, are: Brother Kucera, President Al Soukup, Vice President C.J. Hlavaty, Secretary Barbara Jean Hykel, Treasurer and Youth Leader Peggy Dobecka, Financial Secretary George Straten, Reporter Stella Perez, Assistant Youth Leader Lydia Dobecka, Fraternal Activities Coordinator Nelda Hlavaty and Flag Bearer Georgie Soukup.

Attention Deer Hunters Whitetail Deer Only State of Texas Only

DEER ANTLER CONTEST For SPJST Members Only • Deadline January 31, 1999

TWO PRIZES AWARDED $50 - Widest Horns

Family Fun and Important SPJST Dates

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

$50 - For Most Points

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

Lodge

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City Telephone Number Verification: Width of Antlers

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

Deadline for Entries:

1999 SPJST Member Services Directory Please note that if your listing appears in the 1998 SPJST Member Services Directory, you do not need to resubmit your information— only changes and/or corrections. Send your business cards or basic information, including your name, name and address of business, service or product provided and phone number to: SPJST Member Services Directory c/o The Vestnik P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503-0100 You can also fax your information to the Home Office at (254) 774-7447.

December 27 Christmas Party, Lodge 18, Elgin December 31 Scholarship Request Deadline January 16 Youth Club Officers' Workshop, Waco January 16 -17 State Lock-In, Waco Family Y, Waco January 30 District Youth Counselors' Meeting, SPJST Home Office January 31 1999 Camp . Tee-Shirt Design Contest Deadline March 7 District Five Spring Meeting at Lodge 88, Houston March 14 District. Six Spring Meeting at Lodge 23, Moravia April 2 District Three Lock-In at. Lodge 84, Dallas

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6/VESTN1K—Wednesday, December 23, 1998 Lodge 6, Cottonwood Fraternalist of the Year Robert Dobecka, left, and his wife Lydia, right, accept turkey and ham from Vice President Ai Soukup at the December meeting and Christmas pony.

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Published by Texas A&M University Press, Journeys Into Czech-Moravian Texas presents a well-written and visual record of contemporary life among the Texas Czechs. Author Sean Gallup has written extensive introductions on Texas Czech life that accompany the book's 109 color photographs. With a detailed map of settlements and notes on language, population, names and other elements of Czech culture, Gallup's book is a substantial reference as well as a colorful tour through Czech Texas. Of special interest is the book's concluding section, "Into the Old Country." Gallup began working as a photojournalist in Prague after finishing his studies, and he was able to accompany some of the Texas Czechs as they traveled through the newly opened borders of Czechoslovakia to search for their family roots.

The hardcover book retails for $29.95; however, for a limited time—until the end of l998—SPJST members can purchase the book at a 35 percent discount. That amounts to $19.50 plus shipping charges of $4.00, plus $1.94 sales tax (8.25 percent) for a grand total of $25.44. It is not necessary to include the sales tax on shipments out of Texas. For foreign shipments, add an additional $1.00 for postage. Please state that you are an SPJST member when placing your order.

Send orders to: SPJST Offer/Texas A&M Press 4354 TAMUS College Station, Texas 77843-4354 Please note that the 35 percent discount applies to three titles offered by Texas A&M Press. The press offers a growing selection of Czech heritage titles,

GET THE FACTS AND MORE IN TEXAS ALMANAC SPJST members who order the 19981999 Texas Almanac before December 31, 1998 can purchase it at a 50 percent discount. The Texas Almanac has secured its reputation as the recognized encyclopedia of Texas — and readers, historians, educators and legislators have relied on it since before the Civil War. Today's readers use it for everything from planning vacations to writing their congressmen.

The 59th edition of the Almanac carries on the tradition of excellence, with extensive information on topics ranging from eclipses of the sun and moon to maps of Texas' 254 counties, addresses of legislators and an extensive outline of Texas history. Several special feature sections are also included.

The 672-page hardcover book retails for $19.95; however, until the end of 1998—SPJST members can purchase the book at a 50 percent discount. That amounts to $15.13, tax and postage included for in-state delivery. Add $11.61 for each additional book that is shipped to the same address. Shipments out of Texas are $13.98. For foreign shipments, please remit $14.98. Please state that you are an SPJST member when placing your order.

Committee, gave her report. She reported sending get well cards to Ovida Williams and Christine Matus, which were recuperating from surgery. She reported also sending get well cards to Al Soukup and Cyrill Svrcek, as they were on the sick list. However, the "guys" were better and attended our meeting. Look forward to seeing you ladies back soon.

Brother Al Soukup, Vice president, reported that a group visited the Heritage Homestead and had a real good time. He mentioned that it was a very good place to visit and encouraged all to go out and see what they do. He also encouraged more to come out to our Friday night socials on the 1st and 3rd Fridays each month. He mentioned that everyone has a very good time playing dominoes or whatever and described our socials as "very enjoyable".

Sister Peggy Dobecka, Youth Leader, gave a report on the youth working on the Christmas crafts for delivery to the West Rest Haven Nursing Home on December 19th. She also reported that the design entries for the Tee-shirt Contest had to be in by January 31st, and the theme is "A Proud Past--A Bright Future". She also reported they had run out of cookbooks, but were getting another supply real soon. Sister Dobecka also read a letter from Brother Howard Leshikar, Supreme Lodge President, addressed to the youth club.

Our FAC, Sister Lydia Dobecka, gave her report of the continuation of the 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive. She also reported that she was working on her year-end report, which was due by the end of the month. Sister Dobecka also reported that the Fraternalist of the Year entry information was ready and sent in

by Sister Stella Perez.

Brother Jerry Kucera, District Three Sales Representative, gave his report that Lodge No. 6 had about 45 applications that were now in and encouraged the sales representatives of the lodge to get out and acquire a few more for that Platinum Award. He reported that we already had the Gold Award, and that would give us one additional delegate for the year 2000. He also praised Sister Lydia Dobecka, FAC, on doing an excellent job in getting her reports in and asked that everyone give her a round of applause.

Brother Al Soukup, Vice President, was back at the podium once again, but this time, it was to present Brother Robert Dobecka with a spiral sliced ham and a big smoked turkey. This was presented to Robert for his representing our Lodge No. 6 as our Fraternalist of the Year. We all wish Brother Robert good luck in winning this award. He is well deserving of this honor for District Three and our lodge.

Thanks to Brother Jerry Kucera, District Three Sales Representative, for holding our election of officers for the lodge. They are as follows:

President including We're Czechs ($9.72, plus applicable tax and postage) by Robert L. Skrabanek; and Czech Voices, Stories from Texas in the Amerikan Narodni Kalendar, ($11.02, plus applicable tax and postage) edited by Clinton Machann and James W. Mendl, Jr. —SPJST-

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Brother Al Soukup

Vice President B. J. Hlavaty

Secretary Sister Barbara Jean Hykel

Treasurer Sister Peggy Dobecka

Financial Secretary Brother George Straten

Reporter Sister Stella Perez

Youth Leader Sister Peggy Dobecka

Assistant Youth Leader Sister Lydia Dobecka

Flag Bearer Sister Georgie Soukup

FAC Sister Nelda Hlavaty All officers were then sworn in by Brother Jerry Kucera. Congratulations were then in order after this ceremony.

Brother Robert Dobecka and Sister Lydia Dobecka were then asked to come forward, so they could be recognized for all that they had done for the lodge and for the many hours that they had put in running the lodge for many years as president and FAC. Only one person with a December birthday was at our meeting, Brother Ernest Bezdek. Happy birthday, Ernest and to all with a birthday this month.

Door prizes were drawn with Brother Cyrill Svrcek winning the $5 door prize.

Progressive door prizes are drawn until there is a winner present, which we had two at this year's end. Brother Cyrill Svrcek (again!!) and Sister Barbara Hykel. Congratulations to all of you!

There is another ongoing progressive door prize, which was won by Joseph Kotch, but he was not present.

After Al's presentations and all the drawings, Brother Al Soukup tried to give the microphone back to the present President, Brother Robert Dobecka, but Brother Robert told him it was all his now. So what did Brother Al do next?

He said, "Meeting adjourned."

Everyone remained after our meeting for an evening of fellowship and our Christmas dinner of turkey/dressing and all the trimmings. Thanks to all the ladies for the good desserts. We still had people coming in for the afternoon to be with everyone and were glad they all came out. It was also very nice to have Sister Melanie Zavodny, State Youth Director, her friend, David Nauert, to come and be with us at Christmas time.

After an afternoon of good fellowship, the youth club gave their Christmas program, at which time, Santa came for his visit with all the children and everyone. Gifts were exchanged, and there were a couple of raffles being held.

The SPJST Lodge, Inc. Bar had its raffle going and the youth club had their raffle of various items. At the end of the day, drawings were held. The bar was offering a smoked ham, won by Sister Jerelene Lenart, and a bottle of champagne wine, won by Sister Melanie Zavodny.

The Youth Club raffle winners were Holly Ferguson, Brian Mechell, Ray Perez, Christine Svrcek, Jennifer Mechell, Robert Dobecka and Georgie Soukup. There were various prizes, but I am sorry, I did not get the items each had won.

Congratulations to all the lucky winners in both raffles and thanks to all that purchased tickets.

It was a full Sunday for everyone, but was very enjoyable. Thanks to all the workers that came early that morning to help in the preparation of the meal.

Our next meeting for Lodge No. 6 will be held on Sunday, January 3, 1999 at 2 p.m. Come out and join us.

Fraternally, Sister Stella Perez, Reporter (254) 822-1853 —SPJST-

Wednesday, December 16, 1998—VESTNIK/7

Lodge 24, Cyclone invites you to attend New Year's Eve dance

The Magic 'Christmas

Dear Members and Friends, Make plans to join us at Flag Hall on Thursday, December 31 and celebrate the New Year with music by MorrisCode from 8 p.m. until 1 a.m..

Tickets are $10 each and reservations are encouraged. To reserve your seats, please call Brian or Joan Vanicek at 985-0007.

Fraternally, Melanie Zavodny, Reporter

Lodge 88, Houston reporter bids farewell This is my farewell letter. I was so glad that Florence Orsag accepted the Second Vice Presidency. She is a conscientious worker, and I think she will do a good job. I want to thank Viola Cox, Elsie Roznovsky and Lillie Spies for giving me items for my letters.

Now I hope you won't mind if I do some reminiscing of the years (off and on since 1965) that I wrote letters. In 1965, Alfred and Birdie Hilsher took Oscar and me to a meeting at Caldwell.

There I met Editor Hosek who said, "So you are the one writing the letters; I like them," and we had a nice chat. I always have been grateful to the Hilshers for getting me to meet the kind editor for soon he passed away.

Then, the Supreme Lodge appointed Brother Nick Morris who was a great editor. He was gracious when I called

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The handshakes are a little bit stronger, Tempers less likely to flare, Children are so full of laughter, Surprises come quite unaware.

Families all gather together; Blest be the tie that binds, Heaven seems a little bit nearer; As the Star of Bethlehem shines.

Lodge 40, El CampoHillje members enjoy Christmas social

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There is a wonderful magic at Christmas, There is a feeling of joy in the air, Smiles always seem to be brighter; People more willing to share.

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El Campo-Hillje, SPJST, Lodge 40 held its annual Christmas social Sunday, December 13, 1998 at the lodge hall. The Christmas social began at 11 a.m. with six officers, 66 members and 10 guests present. Also, four trustees were present.

President Bennie Reck called those present to order, with Chuck Schwartzkopf leading the group in prayer.

The lodge furnished a fried chicken and ham lunch, with buttered potatoes, vegetable salad and fruit salad.

Members brought salads and desserts.

Just a reminder that our meeting will be held on the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. starting on January 6, 1999. Our social gathering will be held on the third Sunday of the month.

The youth club sang Christmas carols which were enjoyed by all.

The next meeting will be Wednesday, January 6, 1999 at 7 p.m.

Support our lodge, and let's make it a fraternal lodge.

Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year.

Fraternally, Rose Schipula Secretary

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8. Mens' Club President Thomas Marsh did a great job. A. J. Stayton is the president now.

I wish a Happy New Year to all you members and especially good health.

Special greetings go to the great Convention Chairman of conventions, Sid Pokladnik of Dallas and to our members A. V. Roznovsky, Thomas Marsh, Rosa Lee Kostom, Pat Holeman and Dorothy Hensley.

There are two more dances in December—Odis Claxton on the 26th and New Year's Eve dance on 31st with Gus Lindemann-Big Band. The dances for January are: 9— Gus Lindemann - Big Band 16—Sammy Green - Big Band 23—Vrazel's - Polka and Variety 31—Manny Green "Tea Dance" Big Band Wishing good health and happiness to all!

Fraternally yours, Tillie Helmcamp

There is something so special at Christmas, It is felt throughout the land.

We journey back through the centuries, To the first Christmas in the land.

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There we find Mary and Joseph, The shepherds upon the hill, In the manger, the Baby Jesus, The night so silent and still.

The angels told of His coming, The Bethlehem Star led the way, Shepherds and Kings came to see Him, Then quietly knelt to pray Passed on down through the ages, The Spirit of God like a dove, 4 Brings the wonderful magic of Christmas, God's wonderful magic of Love.

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Lodge 88, Houston welcomes new member Cameron Dale Hurta

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about a change in my letter and cooperated willingly.

When in 1968, Editor Morris was elected president, the convention elected Rudy Sefcik as editor; he held the position for 24 years! He and his wife, Maxine were so cooperative and always made me feel so good whenever I called.

In 1992, Rudy retired Brian Vanicek was elected to the position of editor.

Brian has been and is as cooperative and helpful as the other editors! I think the SPJST is fortunate in its choice of editors; their kindness and cooperation is so important to us writers.

Our meeting has brought a few changes in the officers' positions.

They are:

President Clara Broz

First Vice President Marie Stayton

Recording Secretary Joan Buri

Secretary-Treasurer Melanie Spies

Youth Leader Barbara Gonzales

Guide Helen Hegwood

Sergeant-at-Arms Johnny Broz

Entertainment Chairlady Betty Theiss

Social Chairman A. J. Stayton The Fraternal Coordinator is yet to be chosen, and the flag bearers are chosen for each meeting.

The Christmas program, under the expert direction of Youth Leader Barbara Gonzales, was great. The Lodge Concert Orchestra, directed by Jim Rhode, and the Choral Club, with Director Helen Hegwood, entertained with beautiful numbers. It was impressive when children of all ages joined in the singing. Dances by the Dance Class were enjoyed as was the poem given by Johnny Broz. Santa Claus came and delicious refreshments were served.

Some of you like items listed, so here are some: 1. Laura Warnasch, Florence Orsag, Dorothy Fabrygel, Margie Anders and Bill Malak were on the Ballotting Committee.

2. Era Richards, our famous traveler, went on a tour to Branson, Missouri, where she saw six shows in two days.

3. Mary and Johnny Kosut celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary by having an interesting tour visiting Lake George and Lake Plains in the Adirondack Mountains and may points of interest in New York City.

4. Lillie Spies is spending a long Christmas visit with her children, Aggie and Joe Foster, in California, doing a lot of sight-seeing.

5. Don and Gina Cox and children, Cayla, Cody, Conner and Courtney, enjoyed a week in Branson, Missouri.

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Our super saleslady, Helen Hegwood, was in September and October Consistency Club!

7. Our thanks go to Royal and Laura Warnasch for all the delicious peach cobbler for our dinner.

Welcome to our new member, Cameron Dale Hurta, 5month-old son of Kirby and Dina Hurta of Pflugerville.

Cameron is the grandson of Jerry and Bette Cameron Hurta Hurta of Houston, who are also members of Lodge 88. Cameron's great-grandfather, the late Charles Hurta, was a member of Lodge 48, Beyersville. We are very proud to welcome Cameron to the SPJST. Submitted by, Fred C. Buni —SPJST-

Lodge 92, Fort Worth reports on Christmas party and dance Our annual Christmas party for Lodge 92 members and friends was a great success. Non-members were asked to pay $6 to help pay for the Harry Czarnek and the Texas Dutchmen from Houston, Texas. The party was well planned, and Josephine and Frank Prochaska were in charge of the food. Their daughters, Jane and Alice helped in the kitchen. There were cold cuts, cheese, dips, chips and all that could make a sandwich.

Thanks to the Prochaskas for getting all the food ready.

Brother Jerry Mikulas was asked to install the newly elected officers of Lodge 92. Brother Mikulas' wife, Betty, also came so we were glad to have her in attendance. Brother Mikulas explained about the growth of the SPJST and said that it was listed in excellent rating in the Best Rating.

Then Brother Jerry asked that the

8/VESTNIK—Wednesday, December 23, 1998 newly elected officers come forward, and the installation started. The officers were asked to repeat the obliga,tion to be fair to the lodge and members also. The 1999 officers are: President Josephine (Jo) Prochaska Vice President John Paprskar Secretary Christine Zich Treasurer Kenneth Krivanek Financial Secretary Evelyn Spacek Reporter Carl W. Zich FAC Martha Durham Youth Leader Gale Fuller Assistant Youth Leader Mary Cecelia Lemons All officers and standing committees will take office January 1, 1999.

During a break in the music, President Albert Kubala announced that Brother Joe B. Paprskar had been selected as our local lodge Fraternalist of the Year. This honor also puts Brother Joe in the running for the SPJST's State Fraternalist of the Year.

Joe has been active in the lodge, serving as president and having served on various committees. Joe and his wife live in Dallas, but, do attend all lodge

meetings and other activities that we do have here. Lodge 92 is proud to have Joe B. Paprskar as our fraternalist.

Lodge 92 thanks all members and friends who have patronized the dances and other activities that we have. Our lodge always tries to show people a good time and make them feel at home when they are here. We hope you continue to come to the dances and other activities. Lodge 92 does wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy prosperous New Year in 1999.

We will be having the New Year's Eve Ball on December 31. This will be just ballroom music. You polka and waltz dancers watch the calendar section in the back of the Vestnik. Our first polka dance will be January 17 with the Henry Rejcek Band playing from 3 to 7 p.m.; February 20, the Harvestors will entertain from 3 to 7 p.m.; and on March 21, the popular Don Peachey from Wisconsin will play from 3 to 7 p.m. Please mark these on your new calendar.

P.S. Divine Calling -A preacher in the neck of the woods had just polished off a meal of fried chicken at the home of one parishioner. Looking out the window after dinner, the preacher remarked, "Your rooster seems to be a mighty happy and proud bird." "He should be," the host replied. "His oldest son just entered the ministry."

Fraternally yours, Carl W. Zich Reporter/Trustee —SPJST-

97, Placedo helps flood victims Lodge

Incoming Lodge 92 Presidnet Josephine Prochaska accepts congratulatory handshake from Supreme Lodge Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, accompanied by Lodge 92 Reporter Carl Zich.

Lodge 97, Placedo held its annual Christmas social and dinner on December 13 at the Victoria County Electric Co-op. A frozen turkey, purchased from a local FFA member and lodge member, Brian Olsovsky, was raffled at the social. The proceeds were presented to a member, Allan Sklar, II and his wife, Angela, by President Yvonne Garrett. They had three feet of water in their home form the recent flood of October 19. They were both very appreciative.

Submitted by, Donna Vanek —SPJST-

Lodge 156, Baytown Assists Mission

Members of Lodge 156, Baytown recently contributed canned goods to the Miracle Restoration Fellowship Mission. Pictured above, from left, are: Betty Martinka, President Penny Kinnney, Fraternal Activities Coordinator Mrs. Frank Martinka and Rev. Englert, who accepted the items on behalf of the mission project.

Lodge 154, Fort Worth extends invitation to New Year's Eve dance Dear Members and Friends, SPJST Lodge 154 and Fort Worth Sokol invite everyone to the New Year's Eve Dance on Thursday, December 31, to be held at the lodge hall located at 6500 Boat Club Road.

Country-Western music will be provided by 100 Proof from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Champagne, black-eyed peas and cornbread will be served at midnight. A $10 admission per person will include party favors. Reservations may be made by calling 237-7514 or 237-5181.

Come ring out the old and bring in the New Year of 1999. Hope to see you there.

Fraternally, Libbie Vrla, Reporter —SPJST-

160, San Angelo annual meeting set for January 10 in Wall Lodge

The annual meeting of Lodge 160, San Angelo, will be held Sunday, January 10, 1999 at St. Ambrose Parish Hall in Wall, Texas. Registration will begin at 11:30 a.m. with a meal following. The meeting will begin at approximately 1 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend.

Fraternally, Cindy Martin —SPJST-

179, Warrenton reports on December lodge meeting Lodge

NEWLY INSTALLED OFFICERS OF LODGE 92, FORT WORTH: Pictured above, from left, front, are: President Josephine Prochaska, Secretary Christine Zich, Financial Secretary Evelyn Spacek, Fraternal Activities Coordinator Martha Durham, Youth Leader Gail Fuller and Assistant Youth Leader Mary Lemons. BACK: Vice President John Paprskar, Treasurer Kenneth Krivanek, Installing Officer Supreme Lodge Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas and Reporter Carl Zich.

President Goehring held a short meeting in conjunction with our Christmas party at Lodge 179, Warrenton on December 10, 1998 at the Warrenton Store. Those present enjoyed the exchange of gifts, games, refreshments and the ham meal. Joan Goehring baked the ham. Thanks, Joan.

Lydia Peters, Alfred Baack, Orville Kunkel and Arnold Peters observed December birthdays. The date of the Christmas party and Lydia's birthday were the same date so everyone joined in singing "Happy Birthday" to her.

We will have taco soup and sandwiches for the next meeting on January 14, 1999.

Fraternally, Ora Lee Levien Reporter —SPJST-

180, Burleson invites one and all to New Year's Eve dance

Lodge

Our December meeting was held on the first of the month. After the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for our departed,we had a short discussion on how best to advertise and get involved in the community. Since some of our officers were absent due to illness, we did not install officers, but will do so in our January meeting and proceed with our Christmas party. We feasted on John and Carol Hilcher's delicious barbecued brisket, turkey and ham and all the delicious side dishes and desserts the ladies brought.

After the party, Carol Hilcher, Johanna Hilcher, Carmen Babeno and Rhonda Hurtik stayed late to put up the Christmas tree and decorate the hall with what was there to decorate with.

They did a good job.

On December 5th, the hall was filled with children and their parents holding their pee-wee football awards banquet and Christmas party. Santa Claus came and took orders for Christmas presents and gave candy to hoards of excited children.

On the sick list are Julia Dueser and Ella Hilcher. We wish you to get well soon.

On our New Year's Eve dance, we will have black-eyed peas and cornbread at midnight. There will be a pot of hot chili for workers. Come one, come all. You know this is always a good time for everyone.

Fraternally, Estelle Hurtik SPJST-

Wednesday, December 23, 1998—VkSTNIK/9

Lodge 196, HoustonWest invites members and friends to New Year's Eve dance Hey, Lodge 196 Members!

We are also taking reservations for the upcoming New Year's Eve Dance.

The band is Leroy Rybak, who will be accompanied by Chris Rybak. The dance is from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Admission for the dance will be $12.50 for one and $25 per couple. A snack will be provided at midnight for all of our guests.

For reservations and advance purchases on tickets, contact Evelyn Mikeska at (713) 468-3126 or the lodge at (281) 373-9482.

Fraternally, Cadance Hale Second Vice President

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Community College offering spring Czech classes

Austin

Czech I and II Classes Spring Classes, 1999 Czech language classes will be offered at Austin Community College in Austin, Texas for the Spring semester 1999. All classes are $68.25 each.

About the Instructor The instructor for the classes will be Daniela Skvorova-Beck. Ms. Beck is a native Czech speaker from Prague, Czech Republic, who earned her Ph.D. in Czech language and literature as

well as language/literature-teaching instruction. Ms. Beck's experience includes teaching Czech to English speakers at foreign language schools in Prague.

Her experience also includes teaching Czech language classes and tutoring at UT Austin and ACC. Classes will be held at ACC Highland Business Center, 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, located near Highland Mall.

Registration is at the ACC Highland Business Center, 4th floor between 8 a.m. - 9 p.m., Monday - Thursday and 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

For further information, including a registration form, please contact Austin Community College at (512) 223-7724.

Conversational Czech 1 CSC 2-322-040 January 11 - March 1 A class for students with little or no background in the language. This class introduces the foundation of the Czech language and basic expressions useful for everyday life and for traveling in the Czech Republic Emphasis will be on vocabulary, pronunciation and basic grammatical structure. No prerequisites. (21 hours) Conversational Czech II CSC 2-763-040 January 19 - March 2 A class for students who have completed a basic Czech language class or have some basic knowledge of the Czech language and want to improve their reading, speaking and listening skills. The course will focus on developing the ability to make more complex expressions. (21 hours) Submitted by, Dorothy Bohac

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Since it was introduced in 1994, SPJST's Modterm — short for "Modified Term" insurance has been one of our most popular insurance programs. And for good reason, the 10-year Modterm certificate carries with it an "age enhancement option" that allows the certificate holder to double coverage at any time between the second and ninth year of the Modterm issue date at the original premium rate.

To find out more about the 10- or 20-year Modterm certificates and how they may fit in with your needs, please contact your local lodge sales representative.

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Czech Lands Observe Colorful Christmas Traditions by Anna Krpec, State President Czech Heritage Society of Texas

The first phase of winter in the Czech lands begins on the feast of Sv. Martin, November 11th. Sv. Martin was a bishop and a popular Czech saying is "Svaty Martin prijel na bilem koni" (St. Martin comes on a white horse). This agrees with the fact that there is usually some snow on the ground by this time.

Lighting the Advent Candle The Christmas season begins with the first day of advent and the lighting of the advent candles.

In some parts of the Czech lands, children would hang stockings at the window on Sv. Ondrej eve, November 30, and the next morning, the stockings would be filled with apples and nuts.

Feast of Sv. Mikulas The second phase of winter brings on the feast of Sv. MikulAg, December 6th. There is a long history about Sv. MikulA" that may be told at another time. Many churches in Europe are dedicated to Sv. Mikul g, possibly the finest being in Praha's Mal g Strana with a second majestic one just off Praha's Staromestske namesti.

It is believed that Sv. Mikulas descends from the heavens on the golden cord accompanied by an anal (angel) dressed in white. They are awaited on earth by the Cert (devil) carrying a rattling chain. The trio begin their rounds visiting homes where there are children. Sv. Mikul g, very reverent and imposing in his bishop's robes and long white beard, questions each child about his or her behavior during the past year and his or her readiness for the birthday of Jezulatko. If he is not pleased by the answers or has a bad report about that child sent to him beforehand, he turns and points to the devil who comes forward with a rattling chain to present the child with a gift of a lump of coal. Usually, the frightened child will cry, beg forgiveness and promise to do better which prompts St. Nicholas to reconsider and point to the angel who then gives the penitent child a small treat.

Throughout the country, especially in the rurala areas, many trios of Sv. s angel and 'Cert are interviewing children in this old and traditional way. tttdri den Stedry den, December 24th. To some families this is the most important day of the season. In some areas, this day is spoken of as Vanoce. Days before, much baking of traditional vanocni penvo had

begun and on this day, final preparation for the special evening meal goes on. In most homes, the immediate and closest family shares this supper of hrachov4 polevka, bramborovy slat (usually made from a special type of potato), and kapr (a fish special to this meal). A few days before Christmas, water barrels, filled with live kapr, appear in town squares. Each family purchases fish for the meal and keeps them alive in the bathtub so they will be fresh when cooked and served.

In most homes, the children have fond memories of playing with the carp swimming around in the family bathtub. In some homes, each room in the house as well as the barn and stable are blessed. The children see the decorated vanocni stromek for the first time, and gifts are exchanged. Around 10 or 11 p.m., many leave for church to attend midnight mass.

Boil narozeni Bo*Ii narozeni or BoZi hod N4n(Zni, December 25th. Jeligek is added to the Betlem which has been set up in the previous days. It is a quiet day at home or a day to visit with various extended families. Many attend high mass in the morning, then continue the day with visiting, good food and beverages. Goose, served with sauerkraut and dumplings, is a traditional meal prepared on this day.

The feast of Sv. Stepan, December 26th is a day of further visiting and singing of koledy. The traditional carol for this day is:

Koleda, koleda,:5' lepane co to neses v dzbane Nesu, nesu koledu, upadl jsem na ledu.

Psi se kolem koledu mi It caroling time, Steven, what is it you carry in the pitcher?

I carry the caroling gifts, but I slipped and fell on the ice.

Dogs came all around me and ate my caroling gifts.

Silvestr Silvestr, December 31st, is celebrated much as it is celebrated here.

There are many home parties, young people "go out", and midnight is marked with fireworks, champagne and sometimes, a walk outside in the cold crisp air of the Novy rok, on January 1st. Almost no one drives on Silvestr.

Den tii KAlove, January 6th is the Epyhany. Noted as the day that Kaspar, Melchior and Balthazar arrived to adore the Christ Child, many homes have written above the door K+M+B+(the year) to com-

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10/VkSTNIK—Wednesday, December 23, 1998

In Memoriam Expression of Sympathy On behalf of the entire membership of Lodge 35, Elk, we wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed brother, RAYNOLD G. SMAJSTRLA, age 82, who died Friday, December 11, 1998 at a Waco hospital. Rosary was recited at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Elk. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated after the rosary with Reverend Isidore Rosycki as celebrant.

Burial was held at St. Mary's Cemetery in West.

Raynold was born February 21, 1916 in Tours and had lived in the Elk area since 1925. He was a rancher and operated the Elk Gin in Elk for a number of years. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Elk and the SPJST Lodge in Elk. He was a World War II Veteran, serving as a mechanic in the Air Force. He was always ready to lend a helping hand and let the lodge use his yard for parking for Saturday night dances.

Survivors include a brother, Eugene Smajstrla of Waco; six sisters, Willie Mae Holub of West Rest Haven, Josephine Maddox of Sugarland, Rosilee Urbis and Adele Nemecek of West, Evelyn Cunningham of Elk and Jonnie Lou Yowell of Killeen; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Marie, and a brother, Albin.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Submitted by, Elizabeth Kubitza

—SPJST-

Expression of Sympathy We the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 47, Seaton, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest and most sincere sympathy to the family and friends of our departed lodge sister,

OLIVIA SIRNY, of Temple, Texas who passed away at her residence at age 93.

Services were held at 2 p.m., Saturday at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple with the Reverend John Bravenec officiating.

Burial was in Bellwood Memorial Park in Temple.

Mrs. Sirny was born on May 5, 1905 in Seaton to Joe and Frances Dukatnik Sefcik. She attended Seaton School. She married Lewis Sirny on November 5, 1930 in Temple and moved to Temple following the event.

He preceded her in death on June 23, 1986. Her son, Lewis D. Sirny also preceded her in death on March 29, 1996. Mrs. Sirny was a member of the Evangelical Brethren Church in Temple. She was a member of the SPJST since 1936.

Survivors are a daughter, Gladys Junek Weber of Temple; a brother, Joe L. Sefcik of Seaton; two sisters, Binnie Orsag of Temple and Julie Vitek of Seaton; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Visitation was on November 28 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home.

May our departed sister rest in peace. God bless the family.

Resolution Committee, Gladys Marek Joyce Skrabanek Ann Hejl

—SPJST-

Expression of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 142, Houston, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest and most sincere sympathy to the family and friends of our departed lodge sister,

GENEVIEVE S. MONECKE, who passed away Thursday, October 15, 1998 in Victoria, Texas. She was a resident of Sweet Home, Texas for years, a member of the Catholic Church and a member of the SPJST. Survivors include her husband, Harry Monecke, of Sweet Home; daughters, Carolyn Henske and husband, Larry, of Brenham and Lorene Muenster of Hallettsville; sons, Eugene Hermis and wife, Bessie, of Houston, and Lawrence Hermis of Katy; brother, Joe Kristoff of Conroe; 17 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives.

The rosary was recited at 5 p.m.

Sunday, October 18, 1998 in the Chapel of Heights Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at 1 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 1998 at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 6622 Haskell. Interment followed in the Houston National Cemetery.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee, Sidon Tumis Barbara Boyd Nancy Cook —SPJST-

In Memory of Raymond Kotrla On behalf of the entire membership of Lodge 160, San Angelo, we express sincere sympathy to the family of

RAYMOND KOTRLA. Major Raymond Kotrla, United States Marine Corps, retired, went to be with the Lord after a lengthy battle with cancer. He passed from this earth on Friday, November 20, 1998 at age 54.

Ray was born May 26, 1944, in San Angelo to Oscar and Lillian Kotrla.

He graduated from Wall High School and San Angelo Junior College.

Ray served his nation in the USMC from October 1964 to November 1984.

During the Vietnam War, he flew in excess of 200 missions attaining the Air Medal with 15 stars and additional decorations.

After retirement, Ray went to work for Wise Airlines, then Rio Airlines and was hired by GTE in 1985, where he has been employed as captain in the aviation department.

Ray was a member of First Baptist Church Sunday school and Wall Brethren Church where he had served on the Board of Elders, a lifetime member of Vietnam Veterans and a member of the Retired Officers' Association. He had served as an officer of Wall Sharpshooters. Ray was also a member of SPJST Lodge 160.

Ray is survived by his wife, Myra; sons, Tim Kotrla of Dallas, SN John Kotrla of South Carolina; a daughter, Stacey Kotrla and son, James Kotrla both of the home; his mother, Lillian Kotrla of San Angelo; a sister, Darlene Cason of San Angelo; nieces Jennifer Hartman and Alicia Kotrla both of San Angelo.

He was preceded in death by his father, Oscar Kotrla and brother, Eugene Kotrla.

Service was held at 10 a.m. on Monday, November 23 at the Wall Brethren Church in Wall with the Reverend Tommy Tallas officiating.

He was laid to rest with military honors in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Pall bearers were Larry Dean, Dewyan Weise, Ed Holcomb, Mike Varnadore, Stanley Holik, and Boyd Armstrong.

Honorary pallbearers were Bob Cason, John Schreiver, Walter Fuchs, Pete Weldon and Bill Thorn.

Fraternally, Cindy Martin, Secretary Leonard Jansa, President Charlotte Dusek, Treasurer

Laurie Vlk of Dallas; grandchildren, Jim Lingberg and wife, Gee of Germantown, Maryland, Rob Lingberg of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, Joe Lingberg of Springfield, Virginia, Kara Roche and Michael Roche of Plano, Texas; great granddaughter, Geena Lingberg and two brothers, Stanley Vlk of Ennis,Texas and Raymond Vlk of Dallas.

Rosary was recited on December 4th at Sparkman Crane Funeral Chapel.

Mass of Christian Burial was held on December 5th at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church with Reverend Jonathan Austin as celebrant.

Interment was at Calvary Hill Cemetery.

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

Resolution Committee, Evelyn Salac Justine Yeager —SPJST-

In Memory of Johnnie D. HaAla December 21, 1995 December 21, 1998 Wife and children, brothers and sisters of Lodge 18 ..

Safely Home I am home in Heaven, dear ones; Oh, so happy and so bright!

There is perfect joy and beauty In this everlasting light.

All the pain and grief is over, Every restless tossing passed; I am now at peace forever, Safely home in Heaven at last.

SPJSTDid you wonder why I so calmly Trod the valley of the shade?

Oh! but Jesus' love illumined Every dark and fearful glade.

Expression of Sympathy We, The Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 84, Dallas, on behalf of our entire membership, will to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother,

JOE R. VLK, who passed away on December 3, 1998 at the age of 77. He was born in Ennis, Texas to parents, Joe and Anna Vlk. He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church and a member of the Holy Name Society. Joe was a 50-year member of K.J.T. and a member of SPJST Lodge No. 84, Dallas.

Brother Vlk was a veteran of World War II, where he served in the European Theater. He retired from Titche's in 1983 after 35 years of service. He worked part time for the State Fair of Texas and also for the Dallas County Appraisal Review Board. He audited the Lodge 84 books for many years.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Adell Trojacek Vlk of Dallas; three daughters, Barbara Lingberg of Springfield, Virginia, Irene Roche and husband, Tom, of Plano, Texas, and

And He came Himself to meet me In that way so haard to tread; And with Jesus' arm to lean on, Could I have one doubt or dread?

Then you must not grieve so sorely, For I love you dearly still: Try to look beyond earth's shadows, Pray to trust our Father's Will.

There is work still waitng for you, So you must not idly stand; Do it now, while life remainethYou shall rest in Jesus' land.

When that work is all completed, He will gently call you Home; Oh, the rapture of that meeting, Oh, the joy to see you come!

Wednesday, December 23, 1998--VESTN K/11

Youth Letters Section District Seven Youth Counselor reviews '98 activities District Seven Young People Participate in LIT workshop

District Seven traveled to Camp Lone Star in La Grange on June 5, 1998 to attend the annual SPJST LIT workshop.

The weekend was a mixture of fun and games, survival skills, flag ceremonies and, of course, learning new ideas.

Friday evening consisted of registration, group photos, games initiation, great food and fun.

Saturday, LITs were up early for the flag ceremony and breakfast. Team building sessions with Mike Gregg were highlights of the day. A program was presented by Thom Singer on overcoming/avoiding credit card debt.

This is something that most youth do not learn in school and are often unaware of when they graduate.

After a pizza dinner at the Fireside Lounge, the LITs danced and sang with a DJ and Karoke machine. Then it was swimming, volleyball or ? until lights out.

Sunday morning began iwth breakfst, followed by district camp planning sessions. Some districts elected to leave afterward, whole others stayed for lunch.

LITs attending were Jonathan Haag and Kara Morrisey. Assistant District Youth Counselors Liz Bielefeld and April Haag also attended.

1998 District Seven Youth Achievement Day

The 1998 District Seven Youth Achievement Day and Royalty competition were held Sunday, June 28, 1998 at the Comal County Fair Grounds Exhibition Building in New Braunfels, Texas. Lodge 185, New Braunfels hosted the event.

The 1998 District Seven Royalty are King Jonathan Haag from Lodge 185 and Queen Kara Morrisey from Lodge 107. They both did an outstanding job in presenting their speeches, and I am very proud of their efforts. Their attendants were Duke Chase Jaroszewski, Lodge 185 and Duchess Lian Pruski, Lodge 107.

District Seven had excellent craft and talent entries. The following is a list of all youth winners at YAD: Constructed Items Ages 6-8 First: Christa Dippel, Lodge 107 Ages 9-11 First: Travis Ploch, Lodge Second: Jared Jaroszewski, Lodge 185 Ages 15-Senior First: Derek Koehler, Lodge 185 Second: Kara Morrisey, Lodge 107

Let's hear what your members and youth club are doing to make a positive difference in your community.

Send your news and photos to: Vestnik, c/o SPJST P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503

FAX: (254) 774-7447 E-Mail: bvanicek@vvm.com Got a question?

Call 1 (800) 727-7578

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Ages 6-8 First: Zachary Bayer, Lodge 107 Second: Ashleigh Moczygemba, Lodge 185 Ages 9-11 First: Joshua Bayer, Lodge 107 Second: Kevin Bayer, Lodge 107 Third: Lian Pruski, Lodge 107 Ages 12-14 First: Whitney Bohnenberger, Lodge 185 Ages 15-Senior First: Jonathan Haag, Lodge 185 Second: Jeremiah Mills, Lodge 185 Third: Kara Morrisey, Lodge 107 Handicraft Ages 6-8 First: Ashleigh Moczygemba, Lodge 107 Second: Zachary Bayer, Lodge 107 Ages 9-11 First: Kevin Bayer, Lodge 107 Second: Lauren Dunham, Lodge 185 Ages 12-14 First: Whitney Bohnenberger,.

Lodge 185 Ages 15-Senior First: Derek Koehler, Lodge 185 Second: Jonathan Haag, Lodge 185 Third: Sarah Jaroszewski, Lodge 185 Hobby Kits Ages 6-8 First: Christa Dippel, Lodge 107 Second: Zachary Bayer, Lodge 107 Ages 9-11 First: Kevin Bayer, Lodge 107 Second: Travis Ploch, Lodge 185 Third: Lian Pruski, Lodge 107 Ages 12-14 First: Whintney Bohnenberger, Lodge 185 Ages 15- Senior First: Kara Morrisey, Lodge 107 Needlecraft Ages 6-8 First: Christa Dippel, Lodge 107 Ages 9-11 First: Lauren Dunham, Lodge 185 Ages 12-14 First: Whitney Bohnenberger, Lodge 185 Ages 15-Senior First: Kara Morrisey, Lodge 107 Second: Derek Koehler, Lodge 185 Pictorial Arts Ages 6-8 First: Christa Dippel, Lodge 107 Ages 9-11 First: Patrick Mills, Lodge 185 Second: Joshua Bayer, Lodge 107 Third: Lauren Dunham, Lodge 185 15-Senior First: Jeremiah Mills, Lodge 185 Science and Education Ages 6-8 First: Ashleigh Moczygemba, Lodge 107

Ages 9-11 First: Patrick Mills, Lodge 185 Second: Jared Jaroszewski, Lodge 185 Ages 15-Senior First: Derek Koehler, Lodge 185 Second: Jeremiah Mills, Lodge 185 Sewing Ages 6-8 First: Ashleigh Moczygemba, Lodge 107 Ages 9-11 First: Ashley Anderson, Lodge 107 Second: Lian Pruski, Lodge 107 Third: Kristy Anderson, Lodge 107 Ages 12-14 First: Chase Jaroszewski, Lodge 185 Individual Talent Ages 6-8 First: Christa Dippel, Lodge 107 Second: Ashleigh Moczygemba, Lodge 107 Ages 9-11 First: Lauren Dunham, Lodge 185 Ages 15-Senior First: Kara Morrisey, Lodge 107 First: Jonathan Haag, Lodge 185 Junior Group Talent Ages 6-12 First: Lodge 107 Christa Dippel, Ashleigh Moczygemba and Lian Pruski Senior Group Talent Ages 13-Senior First: Lodge 185 Jonathan Haag, Sarah Jaroszewski and Chase Jaroszewski Royalty King Jonathan Haag, Lodge 185 Duke Chase Jaroszewski, Lodge 185 Queen Kara Morrisey, Lodge 107 Duchess Lian Pruski, Lodge 107 Scrapbook First: Lodge 107, Floresville Second: Lodge 185, New Braunfels Texas Fraternal Congress Poster First: Lodge 107, Floresville Second: Lodge 185, New Braunfels I congratulate all of the participants at District Seven YAD. They worked hard and did a spectacular job, both in talent and craft competitions.

I want to especially thank Theresa Haag for her hard work in getting everything together for the District Youth Achievement Day. She, along with April Haag, decorated the stage, and her selection of judges was excellent. Royalty and talent judges were Wilfred Weinheimer, Pam Miller and Becky Rhoades. Craft judges were Lisa Schmidt, Candy Lapaglia, Susan Reynolds, Virginia Stockhorst, Jean Klein and Pearly Sowell.

To my youth leaders and assistant DYCs, I cannot express my gratitude for your generosity and willingness to help in any way. You all went above and beyond the call of duty. District YAD would not be possible without your assistance. A million thank your!!!

My gratitude also goes to the following: David Smith, Master of Ceremonies, (this gentlemen did an outstanding job as a first-time District YAD emcee); Bob Bayer, District Seven Director, who was in charge of tabulations, presentation of top point

winner checks and special youth achievement awards; Dorothy Pape who helped with the tabulations, provided cookies for refreshments; Glenn Bohnenberger, who also helped with the point tabulations and photography; Joan Jaroszewski, Kathleen Mills, Wendy Pruski and Polly Bayer who helped set up the craft display and provided the judging supplies; Joan Jaroszewski who was the runner for both royalty and talent judges; Anita Haag who provided cookies for refreshments; Sunda Weidner who attended to the sale of refreshments; thanks to Roy Haag who tended to set up the sound system and its operation; April Haag who was in charge of the royalty flowers and banners, royalty and talent line up, award presentations and collection of first place cards needed for State YAD competition; Launa Blubaugh who was timekeeper; Frankie Campbell who was in charge of registration; and everyone who helped set up and clean up the facility.

If I have forgotten anyone's name, please forgive me, but do know that you are thanked!

Fraternally, Susan Bohnenberger District Seven Youth Counselor —SPJST(Editor's Note: Part I of related photos appear on page 12.)

It's time • • to support the SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive.

Details on page 6.

1999 SPJST State Lock-1n Saturday - Sunday January 16 - 17, 1999 at the Waco Family Y 6800 Harvey in Waco (254) 776 - 6612 Admission: $7 Per Person Nonrefundable Schedule 8:30 - 9 p.m.

9 - 9:30 p.m.

9:30 p.m.

10 p.m.

11 p.m.- 3 a.m.

3 a.m.

5:15 am.

5:30 - 6:30 a.m.

6:30 - 7 a.m.

7 a.m.

Check in and register for door prizes The rules and ice breakers Snack time begins Crafts and basketball/volleyball games Winter Snow Ball (dancing and karaoke) Free time/contest time Door prizes Breakfast Clean up Go home!

Please bring personal articles, sleeping bag and pillow, swimsuit and towel, and games. Wear non-marking athletic shoes only.

For registration information, contact: SPJST State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny El a Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: (254) 774 . 7447 E-mail melaniez@vvin.COM

12/VESTNIK—Wednesday, December 23, 1998

Dear Members and Friends, Season's Greetings! May your Holiday Season be filled with beautiful moments and cherished memories.

I wish you all the joys of this happy season and the best of everything in 1999.

Fraternally, Melanie Zavodny State Youth Director

Lodge 32, Victoria youth club members display Christmas spirit Dear SPJST Readers, On December 6, 1988, Nicholas Vahalik and I were invited to Sweet Home's Christmas dinner, and we did

our "Who's on First" skit. After that, Elizabeth Vahalik joined us in the singing of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" and "Joy to the World."

Fraternally yours, Bryan Richardson (15) (12/16/98) —SPJST-

District Seven Youth Club Members Participate in 1998 LIT Workshop June 5 - 7, 1998 Camp Lone Star La Grange, Texas

Kara Morrisey, seated center, practices her survival skills at workshop.

District Seven LITs Jonathan Haag of Lodge 185, New Braunfels and Kara Morrisey of Lodge 107, Floresville, participate in flag-raising ceremony.

Lodge 47, Seaton reports on December meeting The December, 1998 meeting of Lodge No. 47 youth club was called to order at 2:10 by President, Shannon Pechal. Daniel Marek let the Pledge of Allegiance, and members remained standing for a moment of silent prayer. The register was read.

There were 12 members present and two adults.

The minutes were read and corrected.

Janet Baca gave the Treasurer's reports and the balance is $1,697.67 This month's social will be our youth club Christmas party at Dawn Capps' on December 12.

Our Youth Leader Donna Baca reported on the State Lock-In, Youth Club Officers' Workshop and teeshirt contest.

Youth members enjoyed having cupcakes and drinks for refreshments.

Refreshments were served by Janet and Rachel Baca and Jessica and Jeffrey Kirby.

The next youth club meeting will be on January 3, 1998 at 2 p.m. at Star Hall meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 3:15 p.m.

Heather Franklin, Reporter (12/10/98)

—SPJST-

66, Youth Club wants to know if you can work New Year's Eve Lodge

Hope everyone is enjoying the Christmas holidays. Hope everyone filled up at the youth Christmas party on December 20 at Gattilands. If anyone can work the kitchen New Year's Eve at Linden Hall, please call Gladys on what hours you can work.

Thanks!

Fraternally, Justin Engelke (16) (12/15/98)

December 31 deadline to apply for '98 SPJST scholarships, grants

O ne of the benefits that the SPJST makes available to its members is a competitive scholarship program. The Scholarship/ Grant Program is meant to encourage and assist younger members to further their education and to help them achieve career goals.

SPJST General Scholarships were established in 1982 for all SPJST members. General Scholarships are funded by the Supreme Lodge and voluntary contributions by SPJST members. Accordingly, the more funds available, the more scholarships awarded. Leadership Grants were established in 1996 for active youth club members and are funded solely through allocations by the Supreme Lodge.

The Application Process Applicants must have an active SPJST insurance certificate in force for one year and hold an active certificate for the duration of the scholarship or grant. Likewise, recipients must enter college the fall term following the announcement of their award.

All SPJST scholarship/grant recipients must attend college or technical school on a full-time basis and carry a normal academic load without interruption and in agreement with the college calendar. Their personal and academic standards must remain satisfactory to the college and to the committee.

Requests for an application maybe made to: SPJST Scholarship Department c/o SPJST Home Office P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 The application deadline to request a 1999 scholarship or grant is December 31, 1998. You can also obtain an application by calling 1 (800) 727-7578 or, in the Temple area, 773-1575.

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Lodge 4, Hallettsville Youth Club on Parade

Workshop participants included, from left: Assistant District Youth Counselor Liz Bielefeld, Assistant District Youth Counselor April Haag, Jonathan Haag (185 LIT), Kara Morrisey (107 LIT) and District Seven Youth Counselor Susan Bohnenberger.

Members of the Lodge 4, Hallettsville Youth Club recently participated in a parade honoring the city's annual Kolache Fest. Youth Leader Shirley Kalmus expresses her thanks to all of the mothers who helped to coordinate and decorate for the occasion. A special thanks is also extended to Joe and Susan Siptak for letting the youth club use their truck. Club participants included John and Bryan Richardson, Adam and Josh Siptak, Nicholas and Elizabeth Vahalik, Trevor Scott and Elizabeth Wagner.

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Oddil Dopisovatehl Rad tislo 47, Seaton Mile sestry a bratfi, Pfedseda E.J. Pechal zahajil nagi schfize v d ye hodiny odpoledne.

Bylo tam 44 elenfi.

Povstanfm jsme vzdali Best nage vlajce. Nosiei byly Patrick Greger a a Rachel Baea. Nav gtevou jsme meli Helen MacFarland.

Na listka nemocri5ich meli Lillie Skrabanek, Frank KlinkovsI4, a John Hrugka.

Nove eleny mame Chance Marek, Chad Marek a Louis Richardson.

Tajemnice Adeline Kohutek pfeeetla protokol z minule schnIe a byl pfijat, jak byl napsan. Byly dopisy od Alfred Vra2e1, Erma Klinkovsky a Supreme Lodge.

Bratr Edwin Va gieek podal zpravu za dozorei vybor, a povedal Ze "Gator Give-Away" se dobre vydafil.

Audit bude 8.ledna v sedum hodiny.

Vedouci mlacle2e Donna Baca mela 13 elenfi a 2 dospeli.

Narozeniny budou slavit Dorothy Pechal a E.J. Pechal; a vS/roei snatku jsou Gladys a Woodrow Marek a Evely Wells.

Dvefni ceny dostali Edwin Marek, Monroe Lucko, Henry Jandeek, Gladys Marek, Jimmy Pechal, Adeline Kohutek, Helen Janacek, Evelyn Wells, Nelda Marek, Eugene Hejl, Ruth Kohutek, Woodrow Marek, Emily Stuteville, Dan Balu gek, E.J. Pechal, La Vonya Lucko, Joyce Kratz, James Skrabanek, Joyce Skrabanek, Margie Niekamp, Margaret Gibson, Frank Marek, Ann Hejl, Walter Pomykal, Ruth Hanusch, Ann Balu gek, Frank Jandeek, Willie Kohutek, Pearlie Fachtinger, Ruth Jandeek, Edwin Vag ieek, a Lucy Mahatsch.

Pfi gti schti2e bude 3.ledna ve dye hodiny odpoledne.

Studie a Emily wish you all a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year.

Mejte se radi, Emily (Mikeska) Stuteville —SPJST-

Learn Czech With Us 67th lesson. Word Formation 2) Names of instruments and means a) derived from verbs -dlo: letadlo (airplane), umyvadlo (washbasin), sedadlo (seat), chodidlo (sole: of the foot), pradlo (laundrylinen), svitidlo (lamp, luminaire) nosie (carrier), vafie (cooker), volie (selector: volit-choose), glehae (beater, mixer), vyoravae brambor (potato digger: orat-to plough) -tko: kapatko (dropper), pravitko (ruler), often diminutive from -dlo: sedatko (seat), driadlo, driatko (handle) -ak: dilak (holder), kluzak (glider), groubovak (screwdriver), ve gak (rack), smetak (brush, mop: smetat-to sweep), Leta (leaflet), zobak (beak: zobak (beak: zobat-to peck) -to, -slo: jidlo (meal: jist), maslo (butter: mazat) -ivo: (material) stavivo (building material), kufivo (tobacco, cigarettes, etc.), barvivo (coloring substance), palivo (fuel: pain- to burn), pivo (beer: pit), zdivo (brickwork: zdit- to build in brick), peeivo (bread, rolls, pastry: pea) b) derived from adjectives -nik: blatnik (from adjectives in -ro5, (mudguard), gatnik (wardrobe), ruenik (towel), desetnik (ten-heller piece) -nice: ruenice (rifle), kolejnice (rail), beranice (fur cap: beran-ram) 4ka: (from adjectives in -c1)2ehlieka (pressing iron), praeka (washing machine), sekkka (mower, chipper) -ka: sirka (match: sira- sulphur), hokejka (hockey-stick), taktovka (baton), vstupenka (entrance ticket), jizdenka (travel ticket), slanka (salt-celler), vonavka (scent, parfume: varlet- to smell sweet), motorka (motorcycle),

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memorate the travel of the three Magi.

This is the day the three kings are added to the Nativity.

February 2 is the end of the season and at this time, the Christmas tree is taken down, and the Nativity is put away for the next season.

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(Continued from page 9.)

Sources: Vestn,k. December 23, 1987. The Potpourri of St. Nicholas Tales" by John J. Kara.

News of the Czech Center, Winter 1998. "Czech/Moravian Christmas Traditions", interview with Hermina Drobilicova and family.

Calendars are also available at the La Grange Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call Donna Ingram at 1-800-La Grang (524-7264) or 409/968-5756.

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Personal interviews with Bretislav and Dalibor Matula of Hcijov, Moravia, Czech Republic and William Soutek of Houston, Texas by Anna Krpec.

stradivarky (violin by Stradivari) c) derived from nouns -ak: dievak (wooden shoe), zlatak (gold coin), slamak (straw hat), vleeriak (trailer: vlect-to trail, tow) -ek: podpatek (heel: of the shoe), naramek (bracelet), naprstek (thimble), opasek (belt: pas-waist) 3) Names of places -na (-arna, -irna, -ovna): (rooms, buildings) ueebna (classroom), gatna (cloakroom), knihovna (library), kavarna (café), mlekarna (dairy), strojovna (engine-room), feditelna (manager's, headmaster's office), drtibeiarna (poultry farm) -igte: (space in the open air) cviei gte (exercis-

ing grounds), hfi g te (play ground), leti g te (airport), boji gte (battlefield), staveni gte (building site), nalezigte (deposit, occurence: nalezt- to find), piskovi gte (sand pit) -inec, in: (buildings, institutions) hostinec (inn: host-guest), zvefinec (menagerie: zvef), kravin (cow shed), blazinec (lunatic asylum: blazen fool, lunatic), velin (control desk: velet- to command) JAN HOLUB

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interested in having your family tree (geneological record) in the SPJST Home Office Library.

Members are encouraged to mail any or all of their family tree to the SPJST Home Office Library clo Dorothy Pechal P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76501

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Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.

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

LODGE NO. 5, PILOT POINT-TIOGA Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m. at the St Thomas Catholic Church CCD Building in Pilot Point.

Sunday, December 27-50th Wedding Anniversary Sunday, January 3—Lodge 6 Meeting, 2 p.m.

Friday, January 15—Social Night, 7:30 p.m.

Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, pease call George Straten at (254) 826-5863.

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ings are free. The deadline for submitting information for the Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Guide is one week prior to the publication date of issue. Send your updates to: VESTNIK, c/o SPJST Home Office, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX listings to: (254) 774-7447. EMail listings to: bvanicek@wm.com For classified advertising rates, please refer to the rate charts below or call the Editor at 1 (800) 727-7578 for more information. Thank you.

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COMMERCIAL RATES Advertising not related to SPJST lodge events.

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Sunday of each month. For hall rental and dance information, call (254) 593-4192 or (254) 593-0090.

Vrazels; 8:00 - 12:00; $10 per person. Black-eyed peas and corn bread served after the dance.

LODGE NO. 16, BILA HORA

Lodge meetings are the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise stated. For rentals and reservations, call Irene Helgren at (512) 281-4534. Band Bookings: Artie Monson at (512) 281 .3711 or (409) 2635260. Lodge 18 is non-smoking.

Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of August and December at 2 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Lodge meetings are the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m.

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Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, July, September and December at 2:30 p.m.

LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. The dance club dances are the second

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

LODGE NO. 20, GRANGER Meetings are the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

LODGE NO. 21, ENGLE

LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Sunday, December 27—Christmas Party. Party starts at 3 p.m. with dinner served at 5 p.m.

Thursday, December 31—New Year's Eve Dance;

Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2 p.m.

LODGE NO. 23, MORAVIA Lodge meetings are the Tuesday after the second Sunday of March, June and September at 7:30 p.m. and the first Sunday of December at 2 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Thursday, December 31—New Year's Eve Dance with music by MorrisCode; Tickets: $10 each. To reserve your tickets or tables, please call Brian or Joan at 985-0007.

For your enjoyment, Flag Hall now offers pool and an assortment of arcade games. Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Flag Hall is located 10 miles east of Temple, off Highway 53. For more information regarding hall bookings or to reserve Flag Hall, please contact Bobby Hoelscher at (254) 985-2537.

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LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Thursday, December 24—Dining Room Rental Thursday, Decmber 31—New Year's Eve Party; Music by Sulak Brothers; 8 p.m. - 1 a.m.: $10 per person, includes party favor and black-eyed peas and cornbread at midnight.

Thursday December 31, 1998

Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. Youth Club meets at 7 p.m. Game room open every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. For rentals, reservations or more information, call Jim Holahan at (972) 875-5230 or contact the hall at (972) 875-8381 and leave a message.

from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

$10 Per Person

LODGE 26, SKIDMORE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2 p.m.

Includes party favors, black-eyed peas and cornbread at midnight.

LODGE NO. 28, EAST BERNARD Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. in the meeting room on the ground floor of the SPJST Hall Building at 106 Leveridge Street in East Bernard.

For reservations, call: 875-8381 (Lodge Hall)

LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR Thursday, December 31—New Year's Eve Dance, Music

by County Road 354 C/W (Upstairs), 8 - 12; $8 cover — Party favors, black-eyed peas and corn bread served after midnight.

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For advance tickets, please call: Evelyn Salac (214) 352-5295, Carlyn Ondrusek (214) 823-4447, or Wanda Petr (214) 352-4397

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Wednesday, December 23, 1998-VIESTNIK/15 Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. The Youth Club meets the same day at 5:30 p.m. Friday night dances are 8 to 12 (no cover charge).

Enjoy delicious hamburgers every Friday night from 6 to 9 p.m. Kitchen is open for Sunday dances and onpremises catering is available. For hall reservations, dance information or bookings, call (512) 352-9139 (SPJST Lodge Hall) or (512) 365-5489 (Albin Machu).

LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m.

LODGE NO. 32, VICTORIA Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Victoria Electric Co-Op on Ben Jordan.

LODGE NO. 35, ELK Thursday, December 31-Dance with music by Rampage Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise noted. The hall is open for rent every day of the week. For rental information, call (254) 875-2156.

LODGE NO. 36, WEST Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of March, June, September and December at 6:45 p.m.

LODGE NO. 38, SMITHVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m.

LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m. 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. 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Wednesday, January 6-Lodge meeting at 7 p.m.

Refreshments served after the meeting.

Sunday, January 17-Lodge social.

Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Bingo every Monday night; early bird game at 7:15 p.m.; Games License No. 1-76-0053964-1. For hall bookings, call Dora Kopecky at (409) 543-4865.

LODGE NO. 41, PORT LAVACA Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at the Six Mile Presbyterian Church on Royal Road at 7 p.m.

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Friday, December 25-Merry Christmas from the officers and members of Lodge 47. Thanks for your patronage throughout the years.

Thursday, Dece. 31-New Year's Eve; Dancehall Boys; no reservations; first come, first served ($10 per person/no passes) Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Seaton Star Hall is located five miles east of Temple, just off of Highway 53. All Saturday dances in 1998 will be from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. For information about hall bookings, please call Dorothy Pechal at (254) 985-2545 or (254) 985-2548 (the hall phone) on Saturday night.

LODGE NO. 48, BEYERSVILLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m.

LODGE NO. 76, WICHITA FALLS Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 1 p.m.

LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI/SOKOL HALL SPJST lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., unless notified otherwise. Hall location: 5502 Kostorhyz Road, Corpus Christi. Phone: (512) 852-9042. Public invited.

LODGE NO. 51, ELLINGER Lodge meetings are the third Wednesday of March, June, September and December at 7 p.m.

LODGE NO. 54, WEST Lodge meetings are the first Friday in March, June and November and the second Friday in September at 7 p.m. For information regarding hall rentals for weddings anniversaries, birthdays or reunions call (254) 826-5990 (night) or (254) 826-5343 (day).

LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. A luncheon is served at noon and the meeting follows.

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Thursday, December 31-New Year's Eve Dance, Music by Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six; 8 p.m. - 1 am. Advance Tickets: $10; $3 Teen; Door Tickets: $12, Adult; $4, Teen; Free Blackeyed Peas at Midnight. For advance tickets, call: Evelyn Salac (214) 352-5295, Carlyn Ondrusek (214) 823-4447, or Wanda Petr (214) 352-4397.

Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month 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. 87, TEMPLE Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For rental information, call Don Alford at (254) 939-7395.

Lodge meetings are the second Monday at 7:30 p.m.

Through June, all dances are 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted. Starting July, all dances are 8:30 p.m. to midnight unless otherwise noted. Games every Thursday; Early Bird Special at 7:15 p.m.; Regular Games at 7:45 p.m. License No. 3-00-621-207741001. For reservations, call (713) 869-5767.

LODGE NO. 91, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2:30 p.m., or as otherwise specified.

LODGE NO. 66, WACO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2:30 p.m. Dances are from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight and cover is $5. Game nights (Taroky, dominoes, etc.) are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Members, please bring snacks.

LODGE NO. 93, HOBSON Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at 207 South Park in Karnes City.

LODGE NO. 73, SEYMOUR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 12 p.m.

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.

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LODGE NO. 106, LA GRANGE Lodge meetings are the first Tuesday of each month at the Subway Sandwich Shop at 109 South Jefferson Street (south of the red light at the 71 and 77 cross road) in LaGrange at 7:30 p.m.

LODGE NO. 107, FLORESVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at the lodge hall, unless otherwise noted.

LODGE NO. 125, WESTHOFF Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September and December at 2 p.m.

LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Youth Room of Lodge 84, 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas.

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Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road in San Antonio.

LODGE NO. 135, ENNIS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.

LODGE NO. 139, DANBURY Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. June through August and 6:30 p.m.

September through May.

LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Hall rentals for wedding or party, call (713) 862-6291 after 4 p.m.

LODGE NO. 182, FALLS COUNTY Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of each month at 4 p.m.

LODGE NO. 153, LA SALLE

LODGE NO. 183, ARLINGTON

Lodge meetings are held quarterly in March, June, September and December at 6 p.m.

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, (972) 263-9031, (972) 262-8830 and (817) 457-2138.

LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise stated.

LODGE NO. 155, AUSTIN Lodge meetings are held quarterly on the third Sunday of the month at 2:30 p.m.

LODGE NO. 156, BAYTOWN Lodge meetings are held monthly on the second Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. For more information, including location, please call (281) 427-8160.

LODGE NO. 157, LUBBOCK Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September and December at 3 p.m.

LODGE NO. 160, SAN ANGELO Sunday, January 10-Annual Meeting at St. Ambrose Parish Hall in Wall. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. with a meal following. Meeting starts at 1 p.m. All members encouraged to attend.

LODGE NO. 161, LA PARITA JOURDANTON

LODGE NO. 184, MOULTON Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of March, June, September and December at 7 p.m.

LODGE NO. 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of February, April, June, August, October and December.

LODGE NO. 186, CALDWELL Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each 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. 1-74-2073309541002.

LODGE NO. 187, ROUND ROCK Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. Youth meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. For information regarding hall rentals, please call (512) 255-1554 or (512) 388-6335.

LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE

Thursday, January 21-Lodge meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Jourdanton State Bank Community Room. Please bring cookies for social hour.

Thursday, February 18-Lodge meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Jourdanton State Bank Community Room.

Game times: Sunday, 2 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; lodge meetings are the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Games License No. 1-74-1960208-5.

LODGE NO. 164, RIO HONDO

Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September and December at 2 p.m.

Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2:30 p.m.

LODGE NO. 189 BRYAN - COLLEGE STATION

LODGE NO. 191, LUFKIN LODGE NO. 172 PASADENA Saturday, December 26-No Dance Thursday, December 31-New Year's Eve Dance; Texas Brew For information regarding hall rentals for birthday parties, wedding receptions, retirement parties, Christmas parties, etc., please call (281) 575-6247 in (713) 4723269. Starting January, 1999, Lodge 172 will be renting the hall on the last Saturday of each month. Executive members and Board of Trustees meet the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Regular lodge meetings are the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. For reservations, call (281) 487-3297.

LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Trustees' meeting are at 7 p.m.

Youth Club meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Bingo every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Permit No. 1-74-2042239-0 Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the kitchen is open.

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LODGE NO. 94, WHEELOCK Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 1 p.m.

LODGE NO. 67, SCHULENBURG Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of March, June, September and December at 3 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., or as otherwise specified. Ballroom dancing every Friday night and New Year's Eve; 9 p.m. until 12 a.m. Sponsred by Zane Laurini's Stardust Ballroom.

Call 1(800) 332-9303 . Dress code enforced. For additional dance info., tune to KBEC 1390 AM at 9 a.m. and KNON 89.3 FM at 2 p.m. every Sunday. For a place to hold your large parties, call Joyce at (817) 624-1361.

Bookings for 1999 are going fast, so act now to get your preferred party date. Taroky is played on the first and third Tuesday. Ladies Circle meets on second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m.

LODGE NO. 65, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September and December at 1 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Saturday, December 26-Odis Claxton, Big Band Music; Dress Code, $11 each Thursday, December 31-New Year's Eve Dance, Gus Lindemann, 9 p.m. to 1 am. Big Band Music; Dress Code.

LODGE NO. 63, SWEET HOME Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND Thursday, December 31-New Year's Eve Bingo Lodge meetings are the first Saturday of each month at 4 p.m. Bingo every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP174615-1395-8; AL-00061-9887-0.

LODGE NO. 49, ROWENA Saturday, December 26-Private Christmas party.

Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of February, May, August and November at 7 p.m. Game socials are every third Friday night of each month at the, Lodge Hall.

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Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of each month at 11 a.m.. at the VFW Post 4002, Longview.

LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON

Lodge meetings are the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For dance reservations, call Marilyn Page at 6321124.

LODGE NO. 195, CLEBURNE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of March, June, September and December at 7 p.m.

LODGE NO. 196 HOUSTON-WEST Thursday, December 31-Leroy Rybak, accompanied by

Chris Rybak; $12.50 per person/$25 per couple. The dance is from 9 p.m. to 1 am. Admission will be $12.50 for one and $25 per couple. Snacks provided at midnight. For reservations, please call (713) 373-9482 or Evelyn Mikeska at (713) 468-3126. To order your reservations by mail, please write to SPJST Lodge 196, Houston-West, 17810 Huff meister Road; Cypress, Texas 77429.

All dances open to the public. ($6 per person) Watch for our letters in the Vestnik. Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For hall rentals for weddings, birthdays, dances and parties, call (281) 373-9482. Leave a message. The hall's address is 17810 Huffmeister Road in Cypress, Texas 77429.

LODGE NO. 200 BRUCEVILLE-EDDY

Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Warrenton store; social hour and meal follows. The meat is furnished and members bring side dishes.

Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON

Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m.

Saturday, December 26-No Dance Thursday, December 31-Cadillac Cowboys For hall rentals, call Estelle Hurtik at (817) 284-7218, Rhonda Hurtik at (214) 435-2286, or John Hilcher at (817) 293-8166. All Saturday night dances are from 8:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Trustees' meetings are on the same dates at 6:30 p.m.

LODGE NO. 201, BLEIBLERVILLE-NELSONVILLE

LODGE NO. 202, JOURDANTON Sunday, January 3 - Lodge meeting at 2:30 p.m.

Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2:30 p.m. at the Jourdanton State Bank in in the Community Room.

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SPJST Proudly Introduces The October November Consistency Club DOROTHY RACKEL (2)

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Lodge 54 West

Lodge 66 Waco

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Lodge 88 Houston

Lodge 157 Lubbock

Last Call for New Member Referrals for 1998 Membership Drive.

Think about it . . . Is there someone you know who isn't a member that you would like to have in your lodge?

Fill out the form and send in today!

1998 SPJST Membership Drive I would like to introduce

Your active participation can SPJST Attn: Insurance Departmen tl help to make this P.O. Box 100 year's membership Temple, Texas 76503 drive a success.

Hand to Lodge Sales Rep. or Mail to:

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As an added incentive, members who recommend 7.11 least two new [-Ambers in 1998 a will have the opportunity to earn a variety of SPJST I promotional items.

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