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

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

Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SPJST Home Office, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 VOLUME 88 NUMBER 8

February 23, 2000

ISSN-07458800

Congratulations to Our 1999 Fraternalists of the Year 1991 Della Kadlecek Lodge 88, Houston

1999 FRATERNALIST OF THE YEAR

1992 Jerome C. Dressler Lodge 172, Pasadena

HELEN

HEGWOOD

1993 Bennie A. Jarma Lodge 84, Dallas

Lodge 88 Houston

1994 Jerry Elzner Lodge 79 Corpus Christi

On

an annual basis, since 1987, the SPJST has honored an outstanding state-wide fraternalist — someone who demonstrates exceptional Se-rvice either tO t1te lodge or to the community. Local lodges select their Fraternalists of the Year who are in turn considered for the statewide recognition. The nominee form covers the year in which the nomination is made. The applications are reviewed and a decision is made by the SPJST Supreme Lodge at their January meeting.

The following is a listing of the dedicated members who have earned this distinction.

1995 Libbie Bartek Lodge 177, Academy

1998 Cyrill "Sid" Pokladnik Lodge 84, Dallas

1988 Timothy S. Kostom Lodge 88, Houston

1990 Dolores Skrabanek Lodge 47, Seaton

1999 Helen Hegwood Lodge 88, Houston

GORDON HUBENAK Lodge 92 Fort Worth

CONNIE JO PURCHIS Lodge 107 Floresville

BETTY SCHWARTZ Lodge 160 San Angelo

La Parita-Jourdanton

BECK Lodge 177 Academy

HELEN ZABRANSKY Lodge 4 Hallettsville

PEGGY DOBECKA Lodge 6 Cottonwood

LYNDON JAKUBIK Lodge 9 Snook

GILBERT STRMISKA Lodge 20 Granger

EUGENE GERLICH Lodge 66 Waco

EDNA VOLDAN Lodge 79 Corpus Christi

ROSE SCOTT Lodge 84 Dallas

BERTHA CAPPS Lodge 87 Temple

OTIS

1997 Willie Kohutek Lodge 47, Seaton

1989 Alvin J. Sefcik Lodge 172, Pasadena

CATHY KRAJCA Lodge 25 Ennis

ERNEST SPACEK Lodge 161

JANICE KALUZA Lodge 54 West

1996 Evelyn Gustafson Lodge 18, Elgin

1987 Frances Olexa Lodge 88, Houston

ROSAMOND BAKER Lodge 24 Cyclone

1999 HONORABLE MENTION HONOREES

JUDY PECHAL Lodge 47 Seaton

GERTRUDE

PAVLIS KA Lodge 133 San Antonio

BILLY ROLLWITZ Lodge 49

Rowena

CHARLES WILKERSON Lodge 172 Pasadena

RUBIE BARTZ Lodge 187 Round Rock

SPJST expresses appreciation to longtime members See page 10.

2/VESTNIK—Wednesday, February 23, 2000

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

SPJST Herald 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 c/o Supreme Lodge Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.

EDITOR: BRIAN VANICEK, FIC 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

OFFICERS HOWARD LESHIKAR PRESIDENT Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 771-1359

LEONARD MIKESKA VICE PRESIDENT Office Phone: (254) 773-1575

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: (361) 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 II - 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 HOHMANN, 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 BYLAW 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 ONE, 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) 822-6397 DISTRICT II - FRANK PAJESTKA, JR., P.O. 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. 6 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 77 83 6 (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 E-Mail: derose@stonemedia.com STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR MELANIE ZAVODNY. P.O. BOX 100, TEMPLE, TX 76503 - (254) 773-1575 E-Mail: melaniez@vvm.com 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 PE fR, 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, 12939 WHITTINGTON, APT. NO. 706A, HOUSTON, TX 77077 (281) 679-5567 DISTRICT VII - LIZ BIELEFELD, ROUTE TWO, BOX 154-B, FLORESVILLE TX 78114 (830) 393-6037 LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MUSEUM Dorothy Pechal, Museum Curator Office: (254) 773-1575, P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503

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

1-800-72-SPJST After Office Hours and/or Weekends, call STATE FIELD MANAGER GENE McBRIDE, NO. 7 Frank James, MPR BELTON, TX 76513 - (254) 780-1906

Fraternalists See the Light It's Your Business ple I know in the SPJST. They don't all Lodge leaders, like good parents, get their picture on the front of the lead by example. They accept responsi- Vestnik; but thanks to their dedication, bility and provide direction. They take our lodge system remains intact and care of immediate details and they plan offers a ready vehicle for achieving new for the future. And like good parents, levels of growth and fraternal service in effective lodge leaders are caring. They the 21st Century. contribute their time, energy and encouragement to achieve short-term Partners in Progress goals and long-term objectives.

Flourishing in the pine-canopied Through the good northern reaches of times and the bad District Five, you'll times, they never find Lodge 191, stop caring.

Lufkin. Founded in Why? 1983 under the I believe I know. leadership of John Like the artist Anderson, the who must paint and lodge is a living the actor who must testimonial to the perform, there are power of effective those who have planning, budgeting been gifted with a and goal setting. sense of duty to Today, membership their fellow man. in the East Texas Some call them lodge stands at 223 humanitarians. members.

Some call them "Leadership makes good samaritans. it happen," says In the SPJST, we call them fraternalists. Brother Anderson. "It takes leadership The desire to do good can be a and it takes initiative to move a group demanding obligation. Even in the forward" To operate at peak perfordarkest hour, fraternalists can see a mance and combat burn-out, he says, light. They are bound and determined lodge presidents serve no more than one to get there. They have faith in the or two terms in office. In its seventeencapacity of the SPJST to make the year existence, 15 members have served world — or at least a little part of it — as President of Lodge 191, Lufkin. And, a better place. in each case, the president's spouse has Pictured on the cover of this week's served as "honorary president."

Vestnik are the SPJST's 1999 "Every year, the president sets out Fraternalists of the Year. In each case, with a new objective," explains they have been selected by their fellow Brothers Anderson, who serves as members on the basis of the fraternal Fraternal Activities Coordinator. Last leadership that they have demonstrated year, for instance, the President's goal in the local lodge and community. was to replace all of the air-conditionCongratulations to them all. ing units. By year's end, seven new According to NFCA guidelines, the units were in place Fraternalist of the Year award is pre"This year we're working to refursented "to recognize an individual who, bish our building's exterior," says through example and accomplishment, Lodge 191 President Alma Breazeale. provides outstanding volunteer serve to "When people visit the hall, we want it his or her lodge, society and communi- to look good." Brother Anderson ty." That definition covers a lot of pen(Continued on page 3.)

"There are those who have been gifted with a sense of duty to their fellow man.

We call them raternalists."

DISTRICTS 1 and 7 Larry Wagner (830) 276-4414 or (830) 742-4463 (Home) E-mail: insagent@texas.net DISTRICTS 2 and 3 Jerry Kucera (254) 826-5425 DISTRICT 4 (Part Time) William (Billy) Roil y, itz (915) 442-3038 or (915) 442-3141 (Home) DISTRICTS 5 and 6 Jim Wiest (361) 782-5597 Houston: (713) 249-9596 E-mail: Jimatspjst@aol.com

CHANGES QF ADDRESS AND CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING DELIVERY OF THE VESTNIK MUST BE SENT TO SUPREME LODGE FINANCIAL SECRETARY JERRY MIKULAS, P.O. BOX 100, TEMPLE, TX 76503. PAID SUBSCRIPTIONS AND ADVERTISING SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE VESTNIK, P.O. BOX 100, TEMPLE, TEXAS 76503.

Where Good Friends Meet - and Dance!

Lodge 191, Lufkin serves as home base for three East Texas dance groups.

Pictured, from left, overseeing the Wednesday night session of the East Texas Cloggers, are Vice President Joel Towers, President Alma Brezeale and Honorary President Billy Wayne Breazeale.

Wednesday, February 23, 2000—VESTNIK/3

FROM THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE

FRATERNALIST OF THE YEAR

SPJST Supreme Lodge to honor Helen Hegwood as '99 Fraternalist Congratulations

to Sister Helen Hegwood of Lodge 88, Houston on her selection as the SPJST's 1999 Fraternalist of the Year. The Supreme Lodge selected Sister Hegwood from a field of 22 outstanding nominees at the January meeting of the Supreme Lodge in Temple. In addition, four other fraternalists were named Honorable Mention honorees. They are: Janice Kaluza of Lodge 54, West; Betty Schwartz of Lodge 160, San Angelo; Ernest Spacek of Lodge 161, La Parita - Jourdanton; and Otis Beck of Lodge 177, Academy.

Fraternalist Profile A loving wife, devoted mother and caring grandmother, Sister Hegwood, has been an active member of the SPJST for more than 50 years. In that time, her commitment to the high ideals of fraternalism has touched people of all ages. She has contributed countless hours to Lodge 88, Houston, assisting with various fund drives, committees and special projects. For many years, she worked with young people at the lodge, assisting with their district camp and with the teen dances.

A lodge officer for 20 years, Sister Hegwood also served as president, secretary and treasurer of the Dramatic Club Hlahol and the Choral Club. For the past three years, she has served as director of the Choral Club. She is also presently serving as chaplain of the Birthday Club Sisters.

Sister Hegwood's demonstrated fraternal commitment complements the extraordinary efforts she has made as an SPJST sales representative. A perennial statewide top producer, Sister Hegwood has sold at least $1

Partners

million dollars in life insurance each year for seven years. Her efforts have resulted in many new members for Lodge 88, Houston and have helped to increase the lodge's annual premium refund. In an acknowledgement of her outstanding sales ability, Sister Hegwood served as SPJST District Five State Field Representative for ten years and as a member of the SPJST Insurance Committee for 16 years.

Sister Hegwood's fraternal effort extend well beyond her local lodge.

She was instrumental in organizing the Third Age Learning Center at All Saints Church, which now includes all of the churches in the Heights and surrounding additions. She has participated in programs at the Sons of Hermann, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Veterans Administration Hospital.

For 23 years, her beautiful singing has signaled the start and the finish of the Rosenberg Czech Fest. She has also shared her musical gift on many occasions with the residents of the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes in Taylor and Needville.

An active promoter of Czech Heritage and Culture, Sister Hegwood has been a strong supporter of the Czech Cultural Center of Houston, the Czech Heritage Society, the Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daughters of America.

The former Miss Helen Fusig, Sister Hegwood married King Hegwood in 1955. They have four children — all active in SPJST — and six grandchildren.

Sister Hegwood, along with other statewide fraternalists, will be honored on Saturday, February 26 at the Lodge Officers Workshop at Lodge 25, Ennis.

—SPJST-

Texas Cloggers. "Having clubs involved gets people to the lodge. The dancers have fun and learn about the (Continued from page 2.) events here at the lodge. Many join us as social members. That brings them agrees, explaining that the building pro- back — again and again. Quite often vides a comfortable rallying point for that leads to a full-fledged membership in the SPJST," lodge members, civic groups and Brother Anderson says. dance clubs.

"Our exposure Lodge members doubles when the purchased the building — a fordance groups permer roller skating form for the pubrink — in 1985 lic," he says. "They with the assistance are associated with our lodge and that of a 15-year SPJST mortgage note. makes us look They retired the good."

To acknowledge debt in nine years.

From day one, all the dedication of lodge maintenance the dance groups to and administrative Lodge 191, Lufkin, services and many the lodge recently structural improveplaced signs on the ments have been front of the builddonated by the A prominent fixture in the Lodge ing, designating the 191, Lufkin business office is this building as "home" membership. poster captioned, "Success to the groups.

Three dance Comes from Working Together!"

"We are meeting a clubs rely on need here in Lodge 191's facilities for their weekly practices and Lufkin," says Sister Breazeale. "That's dances — the Polka Dots of Lufkin; the why we're here."

—SPJSTLufkin Pine Squares; and the East

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Workshop and Lodge Incer ue Banquet To be held at Lodge 25, Ennis, Texas

February 26, 2010 Workshop Registration ....................................9:00 a.m.

Opening Ceremony... ........ ...... ........ ....10:00 a.m.

Workshop Break

10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

11:40 a.m.

Honor Fraternalist of the Year 12 Noon Lunch 1:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.

Workshop 2:15 p.m.

Banquet Registration 3:00 p.m.

Lodge Incentive Banquet Begins Questions?

Please call the President's Office at 1 (800) 727-7578.

Directions to Lodge 25, Ennis Traveling North on 1-35 (From Temple): Take Italy exit on Highway 34 and follow into Ennis.

After crossing railroad, take left on Kaufman Ave. and proceed to Ennis Ave. Take right on Ennis Avenue and go under 1-45.

The lodge will be on the right side down the road.

Traveling South on 1-35 East: Take the Highway 287 Exit at Waxahachie Go straight through downtown Ennis and go under the overpass at Interstate 45.

Go approximately 3/4 mile on Highway 34. Lodge 25 is on the right.

Ennis Area Hotels/Motels Quality Inn (972) 875-9641 • Best Western (972) 875-3390 Holiday Inn Express (972) 875-6990

SPJST Mortgage Interest Rates Rates subject to change without notice

Universal Life 7.00% for Annualized"

Roth IRA

Home or Farm Mortgages:

6.00% for Annualized*

6.75% for 1 to 7 years 7.25% for 8 to 15 years 7.50% for 16 to 20 years 7.75% for 21 to 30 years

6.00% for Annualized"

Qualified Business Real Estate Mortgages 8.50% for 10 years 8.75% for 11 to 15 years

Annuity II Certificates issued 4-1-93 and after

Annuity I 5.00% for Annualized* Certificates issued prior to 4-1-93 *Rates effective 2-1-2000 through 4-30-2000

Family Fun and Important SPJST Dates February 26 SPJST State Lodge Officers Workshop, Lodge 25, Ennis February 27 Lodge 32, Victoria Polka Festival at Inez Community Center Publication Committee Meeting, SPJST Home Office March 4 March 4 Fund Raiser at Lodge 47, Seaton March 4 State Straight Domino Tournament at Lodge 35, Elk March 5 District Five Spring Meeting, Lodge 172, Pasadena March 10-12 Youth Leaders Workshop at Peaceable Kingdom Retreat March 15 District Five Delegates Meeting at Lodge 88, Houston March 18 State "42" Domino Tournament at Lodge 25, Ennis March 19 District Two Spring Meeting, Lodge 18, Elgin March 25 Insurance Committee Meeting, SPJST Home Office March 26 District Six Spring Meeting, Lodge 30, Taiton March 26 District Seven Spring Meeting, Lodge 79, Corpus Christi March 29 District Three Delegates Meeting at Lodge 84, Dallas April 1 Texas Spring Gala, Lodge 24, Cyclone April 9 District One Spring Meeting April 13 Deadline for Recommendations to By-Law Committee April 16 District Four Spring Meeting, Seymour Seniors Center Hosted by Lodge 73, Seymour April 30 District Three Spring Meeting, Lodge 66, Waco State Horseshoe Tournament at Temple Lions Park May 13 May 28 Spring Festival at Lodge 80, Holland June 2-4 Teen Leaders Workshop at Peaceable Kingdom Retreat June 12-14 SPJST 28th Convention, Temple

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4/VESTNIK—Wednesday, February 23, 2000

AROUND THE DISTRICTS

District Six Spring Meeting March 26 Dear Readers, Mark Sunday, March 26, on your new Year 2000 calendar as the date for the District Six Spring meeting.

Lodge 30, Taiton will be the hosting lodge and we will meet at the Taiton Hall.

Complete details will be provided closer to the meeting date.

Hope to see everyone there!

Fraternally, Annie Vahaiik District Six Secretary —SPJST-

Seven Spring Meeting March 26 District

Dear Readers, The District Seven Spring Meeting will be on March 26, 2000 in Corpus Christi at the SOKOL hall. Hosting the meeting will be Lodge 79, Corpus Christi.

Please make plans to attend. Watch for more details soon.

Fraternally, Annie Vahalik District VI Secretary —SPJST-

Publication Committee Meets March 4 at Home Office Please note that the SPJST Publication Committee will be meeting at the SPJST Home Office on Saturday, March 4, 2000 at 10 a.m. at the SPJST Home Office in Temple. A range of communication-related issues will be addressed. This will be an open meeting and all are invited to participate.

Members are encouraged to send their recommendations or comments

concerning the Vestnik and related topics to their district committee member for discussion at this meeting.

Committee members and their addresses and telephone numbers are listed on page two of the Vestnik.

Submitted by, Helen Kelner, Secretary Publication Committee —SPJST-

Committee Meets March 25 at Home Office Insurance

Please note that the SPJST Insurance Committee will be meeting at the SPJST Home Office on Saturday, March 25, 2000 at 9:30 a.m. at the Home Office in Temple. Members are encouraged to send their recommendations or comments concerning the Insurance Committee to their district

committee member for discussion at this meeting. Committee members and their addresses and telephone numbers are listed on page two of the Vestnik.

Submitted by, Susan Skrabanek, Secretary Insurance Committee —SPJST-

Three Delegates Meet March 29 at Lodge 84, Dallas District

All District Three Convention delegates are asked to attend a meeting Wednesday, March 29 at 7 p.m. at Lodge 84, Dallas. Please bring any submissions you may have for the Year 2000 Convention by-laws. Likewise,

please bring your by-law books if you have them. I hope to see you March 29 Kay Lynn Kovar District Three By-law Committee Representative —SPJST-

Five Delegates Meet March 15 at Lodge 88, Houston District

Lodge 88, Houston invites all District Five Convention delegates to attend our meeting March 15, Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. We will discuss proposals that we may want to

April 13, 2000:

Deadline for By-Law Recommendations Recommendations will be accepted from individual members as well as from lodges. If you can tie the rec-

submit. Please bring your Vestnik copy of proposals that have been submitted for discussion.

Clara Broz, President —SPJST-

ommendation to a published by-law number, please do so. Also remember to sign all recommendations!

Beverly J. Teplicek By-Law Committee Scty.

817 FM 381 Rowena, Texas 76875

District Five Spring Meeting March 5 Hosted by Lodge 172, Pasadena 3609 Preston • Pasadena, Texas • (281) 487-3297 Time: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. — Lunch and Social 2 p.m. — Meeting Begins

Evelyn Mikeska. President District Five Youth Carolyn Filipp and Youth Fred Buri Robert Mayfield, President , Lodge 172 Fred Buri, First Vice President Lillia Mae Peter, Secretary

Call to Order Presentation of Colors National Anthems—English Czech Welcome Response Roll Call of Lodges Recognize the Fraternalist of the Year

Marie Stayton, DYC and Carolyn Fillipp, Second Vice President

Memorial Service

Recognition of 50- and 75- Year Members and 96-Year Paid-Up Members District Five Youth Club Election of Officers Supreme Lodge Officers

Report Reading of Correspondence and Approving of Minutes Treasurer's Report Rest Home Director Report District Five Director Report

Lillia Mae Peter, Secretary Lorenda Baldwin, Treasurer Lonnie Lostak, Rest Home Director Louis Hanus, District Five Director

Old and New Business

Report of Audit Committee Marie Stayton, DYC Youth Report Election of Officers Site Selection For Fall Family Day Announcements Installation of District and Youth Officers Auction of Baked Goods—Benefits Youth Club Johnnie and Clara Broz Bingo Door Prizes Thanks for Coming and Supporting Your District

—SPJST-

State Straight Domino Tournament SPJST

When: Saturday, March 4 Where: Lodge 35, Elk Registration: 8 a.m.

Play begins: 9 a.m.

Limited to SPJST members No limit on teams per lodge $7 entry fee Entry fee inlcludes snacks and lunch Directions to SPJST Lodge 35, Elk: Take 1-35 to Waco. Exit on Hwy. 84 East.

Go through Bellmead and go approximately 8 miles. Look for "Elk" sign. At the "Elk" sign, turn right. Go one mile to dead end.

Turn right at dead end, go approximately 1/2 mile.

Lodge is on the left side.

Coming Soon State "42" Domino Tournament When: Saturday, March 18 Where: Lodge 25, Ennis, Texas Registration: 8 a.m.

Play begins: 9 a.m.

Limited to SPJST members No limit on teams per lodge $7 entry fee Entry fee inlcludes snacks and lunch

Wednesday, February 23, 2000—VESTNIK/5

Lodge Letters Section Lodge 6, Cottonwood encourages members to attend annual workshop/ banquet Hi! Our meeting was called to order

by President, Brother Al Soukup, on February 6, 2000 at 2 p.m. The Youth Club led us in the Pledge of Allegiance with Christi Sparkman reading the motto. We had a moment of silence for our departed brother, Andrew Beseda.

Brother Al Soukup had roll call of officers, with all present except Sister Barbara Jean Hykel, Secretary. It was reported that there were 28 members and nine guests at our meeting.

Welcome to everyone!

Some of the community donations

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, SPJST P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 FAX: (254) 774-7447 E-Mail: bvanicek@vvm.com or info@spjst.com Got a question? Call 1 (800) 727-7578

for last year by Lodge 6, Inc. were presented at this meeting. Recipients of checks were the West Girl Scouts, West 4-H Club and Club C (Czech Club at A&M). Anna Urbanovsky accepted a check from Sister Irene Schiemenz for the West Girl Scouts.

Vicki Craig accepted a check from Brother George Straten for the West 4H Club. It was an honor to have the 1996 Miss SPJST Queen Meribeth Novak, Lodge 84, Dallas, along with Johanna Sulak of Dallas, and Ivan Cima from Prague, Czech Republic.

They were representing Club C and were presented a check by Brother Al Soukup. A special thanks to all these individuals for coming out and being with us to accept their monetary donations.

The reading of the minutes from our

Keep in touch. www. spjst.com • E-mail: info@spjst.com Vestnik E-mail: bvanicek@vvm.com Current Activity of Receipts and Disbursements for the Month of January, 2000 DEBITS Bonds Mortgage Loans Certificate Loans Certificate Of Deposit EDP Equipment Hardware Annuities Flex Annuities Withdrawal Death Claims Matured Endowments Refund To Lodges Premium Refund To Members Surrender Value UL Surrenders UL Surrender Charges Convention Bond Expense Mortgage Loan Expense Actuary Advertising/Promotional Appraisal Expense Commissions Contributions Society Automobile Expense Fraternal Activities Hospitalization Liability Ins. Medical Exams Non-Medical Exams Membership Dues Museum Operating Expense Office Maintenance 401-K Office Rent Expense Committee Meetings Organizational Expense Vestnik Vestnik Postage Postage Salaries SPJST Cookbook Project SPJST State Charity Project Office Supplies Supreme Lodge Meeting

CREDITS 649,681.50

134,276.64 633.99 301,876.11 18,348.00 5,574.96 384,673.41 58,475.68 19,974.00 152,093.00 221.70 74,491.66 12,087.12 545.20 264.44 100.00 229.86 2,250.00 4,714.37 2,369.95 154.40 252.00 587.36 22,024.15 11,550.04 10,141.00 2,862.75 1,046.56 70.00

New Members Welcomed

Financial Secretary, Brother George Straten was called upon for his report.

He reported both December and Januaury with five juveniles and 11 adults who were all accepted as new members. Welcome aboard!

Brother Straten also read a thankyou note from the Ronald McDonald House for the $100 given to them by Lodge No. 6, Inc. The Ronald McDonald House in Temple, Texas is a home-away-from-home for families with seriously ill children receiving medical treatments at local hospitals Sister Hattie Kaska, Sunshine Committee, gave her report of sending get-well cards to Sister Stella Perez and Brother Al Soukup. Brother Al had knee surgery 16 days before our meeting and was doing good at recuperating. Sister Kaska also reported sending sympathy cards to Brother Willie and Sister Georgie Skerik upon the death of his brother, Frank Skerik.

A sympathy card was also sent to Brother Robert and Sister Irene Schiemenz upon the death of his sister.

Our condolences to these families.

Vice President, Brother George Sulak, spoke to everyone briefly. He congratulated Sister Stella Perez for her good articles in the Vestnik. He also mentieond how good Brother Al Tax: FICA, TEC and FUTA Telephone Travel — Directors Travel — Officers Travel — Editor Travel — State Field Manager/SFR Travel — State Youth Director Research and Development Youth Activities Office Rent Home Account Expense SPJST Scholarship Annuities Dividends Escrow Bond Interest Certificate Loan Interest Certificate Of Deposit Interest Mortgage Loan Interest Reinsuranc Recovered Premiums Royalties and Minerals Increase In Bonds By Amort.

Application Fee

Soukup was doing that day since he had double knee surgery just 16 days before.

Workshop/Banquet

Several had signed up to attend the Officers Workshop and Awards Banquet in Ennis on February 26.

Sister Irene Schiemenz, Fraternal Activities Coordinator, was pleased with the sign-up and encouraged as many as possible to please attend.

Siste Irene also reported her excitement regarding the membership quilt blocks that she needs by the 4th of June for the completion of quilts for our upcoming picnic in July.

Sister Irene reported on the straight domino tournament in Elk on March 4 and a "42" domino tournament on March 18 in Ennis, Texas. She encouraged everyone to get involved and join in these games. She also reported that our March 3 social would consist of lasagna and salad for the meal with ladies bringing desserts as always.

Sister Irene also asked that anyone that does not drive at night to please ask to be picked up and brought to our socials. There is always someone that can pick up anyone that wishes to participate and who cannot drive at night.

In the summer, it will stay light much later than now.

Brother Al Soukup, President, reproted that Brother Jerry Kucera, our District Three Field Representative, had called him and said that our lodge had 13 applications as of February 5 and that we were on a good roll and to keep up the good work. If anyone knows of someone that wants to 287.71 4,376.71 122.14 155.03 44.37 1,850.03 14.65 20,484.73 2,041.08 6,000.00 3,731.90

$ 1,398,108.25 Cash Balance 12-31-1999 Credits Debits

$

226,342.38 1,456,943.94 1,398,108.25 285,178.07

Cash Balance 1-31-2000 Assets:

16.65 4,193.70 6,639.48 6,000.00 4,173.08 22,253.27 420.04 2.00 5,305.16 97,591.17

Cash Bonds Mortgage Loans Certificate Loans Stock Certificate Of Deposit Home Office Building EDP Equipment Furniture and Office Equipment Total Assets

219.71 70.00 2,758.34 2,016.02

last meeting were read by Sister Peggy Dobecka in absence of Sister Barbara Hykel, Secretary. They were approved as read. The treasurer's report was given by Sister Peggy Dobecka, Treasurer, which was accepted as given.

$ 285,178.07 95,022,816.46 32,224,932.61 2,222,788.74 2,585,131.07 462,450.82 650,358.28 156,793.35 116,855.07 $ 133,727,304.47

Fraternally, Jerry Mikulas, Financial Secretary —SPJST-

1,738.60 231,090.43 904.75 1,831.48 52,498.10 6,786.49 1,982.79 188,290.76 5,000.00 285,769.51 12,741.64 311.82 3,769.00 $ 1,456,943.94

6/VESTNIK—Wednesday, February 23, 2000 become a member or needs more insurance, please let one of our sales reps know.

Publicity Appreciated Brother Johnnie Krizan, our District Three Director, as well as a member of our lodge, spoke to us briefly. He encouraged as many as possible to attend the workshop/banquet in Ennis on February 26. He also thanked Sister Stella Perez for her tarok tournament publicity in the The West News and also the flyers she had done for distribution about town or other places.

Brother Krizan also recognized Brother Robert and Sister Lydia Dobecka's 50th wedding anniversary, occuring on Valentine's Day. Brother Robert was missed, but Sister Lydia said he was home in bed.

Congratulations to these two sweethearts, married on Valentine's Day 1950! Wow, here are these two great friends of mine, and if I count correctly, I was only 10 years old then!!

Wishing you both many more years together.

Those sweethearts celebrating birthdays with us today were Brother Bill Skerik and Sisters Hattie Kaska and Nelda Hlavaty. Happy Birthday to you and to all with a birthday this month.

Door prizes were drawn with $5 door prize won by Sister Ruth Krizan.

Progressive door prize was won by Arthur V. Garland, not present.

The meeting was then adjourned until Sunday, March 5 at 3 p.m.

Fraternally, Stella Perez. Reporter —SPJST-

9, Snook expresses thanks to community for supporting fund raiser Lodge

Dear Supporter, Snook SPJST Lodge 9 would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for your donation and support for our first SPJST Building Improvement Fund Raiser.

It was a great success and everyone had a great time. With your help and support, we hope to continue this event.

We are in the process of making improvements to the inside of the hall.

Thanks again for your support.

Sincerely The Officers of Lodge 9 —SPJST-

Ashley Victorick staples numbers on the board as they are drawn during the January 29 fund raiser at Lodge 9, Snook.

Lodge 9, Snook Hosts Fund Raiser Lodge 9, Snook President Donnie Hejl, left, assists auctioneer Darryl Slovacek with the January 29, 2000 fund raiser.

Proceeds generated will be applied towards improvements in the lodge hall.

Lodge 24,Cyclone extends invitation to Texas Spring Gala Dear Lodge 24 Members, Please make plans to attend our next meeting on Monday, February 14 at 7 p.m. Desserts will be served. We will be discussing details and making final work assignments for the Texas Spring Gala scheduled for April 1.

Texas Spring Gala

Pictured above are some of the people who had a hand in helping to make the first SPJST Building Improvement Fund Raiser a success.

Lodge 18, Elgin hosts District Two spring meeting March 19 The February 15 monthly meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by President Andrew Greinert with 34 members present. Vice President Dollie Hajda and Iola Canady were excused because of illness. We missed you and hope you are doing great.

President Andrew Greinert opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silent prayer.

Agnes Eschberger, Secretary, read the minutes of the January meeting.

She gave a great report. Marvin Marek, Treasurer and Financial Secretary gave his report and also a report on why we need to pay our membership dues. Very good report, Marvin. Ruby Bowen, Youth Leader, Lodge

gave her report. Thomas Ries, Bar Chairperson, gave his report. We then had a report on tickets by Gladys Mogonye. Mildred David gave her memorial report. Evelyn Gustafson gave the report on cards sent. We also had reports from Irene Helgren, House person and Artie Monson, Entertainment.

Fifty-Year Member Recognized President Andrew Greinert presented Marvin Marek a pin for being a member of the SPJST for 50 years. We all signed a card. Congratulations, Marvin.

Elgin Lodge 18 will host the District Two Spring meeting March 19. Hope to see you all there.

Walter Bartosh celebrates his birthday this month. Happy Birthday, Walter.

Fraternally, Lazelle Wuthrick Reporter —SPJST-

18, Elgin Appreciates the Effort!

Lodge 18, Elgin expresses thanks to this group for the beautiful job they did on December 8 in decorating the hall for Christmas. Thanks, too, to everyhone who prepared food for the occasion and Alex Koehike for taking the photo. It was a lot of fun.

Tickets are now on sale for the Texas Spring Gala set for April 1 at Flag Hall. It'll be like a spring vacation cruise on the Caribbean! Your $50 donation admits two. What's more you could win one — or more teriffic door prizes. The event will feature a delcious barbecue dinner for two catered

by Cyclone Corral; music and dancing

by Vrazels Polka Band; an open beverage bar and hors d'oeuvres; and two chances to win prizes in the door prize drawing. Prizes are: $1,000 Certificate of Deposit, Horseshoe Casino Champagne Get Away in Shreveport, La. $100 Gift Certificate, Dillard's, $100 Gift Certificate, Foley's, $100 Gift Certificate, Wal-Mart, $100 Gift Certificate, Tractor Supply Company, $100 Gift Certificate, HEB $50 Gift Certificate, Green's Sausage House, $50 Gift Certificate, Westphalia Market, $50 Gift Certificate, Peterek's 3R Country Meats, $50 Gift Certificate, Red Ranger Grocery, $50 Gift Certificate, Kerley's Market Gala doors open at 6 p.m. For tickets, please call: LaVerne Cabla (9852354), Terry Coots (985-2684), Ginger Greger (984-0070), Richard Greger (583-4356), Bobby Hoelscher (9852537), Wilbert Mikeska (984-2484), Bernice Sebek (985-2361), Patsy Baker (985-2457), Brian Vanicek (9850007), Harold Vanicek (583-2335) or Melanie Zavodny (983-3378).

• Fraternally, Tammy Baker, Reporter —SPJST-

25, Ennis readying to host for workshop/banquet Lodge

Our monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, February 8 at 7:30 p.m.

All officers were present. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Johnnie Krajca.

A moment of silence was held for Joe A. Martinek. Known to be on the sick list were Mary Kucera, Mary Ann Good and Darren Patak.

The minutes of the January 6 meeting were read and approved. The reports of the treasurer and financial secretary were also approved as given.

Youth Leader Sandra Slovak reported that a meeting will be on February 20 at 2 p.m. for the youth. Also that her Assistant Shelia Motley will be taking over during her absence to have her first baby. Wishing her and the baby the best.

Wednesday, February 23, 2000—ViSTNIK/7 Fraternal Activities Coordinator Margaret Krajca reported that the used greeting cards have been sent to the St. Jude's Ranch for children. She also gave the tournament dates and host lodges for the 2000 tournaments.

Lodge 25 will host the State 42 domino tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2000.

President Howard Leshikar informed the members on the state workshop that will be held at Lodge 25 on February 26. We hope to see a lot of the members here at the SPJST State Workshop.

Kay Kovar announced the District Three Delegate meeting which was held on February 9.

Hope to see you at our next meeting on March 9 at 7:30 p.m.

Margaret Krajca Reporter/FAC —SPJST--

Lodge 32, Victoria Polka Festival Dance set for February 27 SPJST Lodge 32, Victoria is inviting all of our members and friends to attend our Polka Festival dance at Inez Community Center, Inez, Texas on Sunday, February 27, 2000 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Music will be furnished by Vrazels' Polka Band and Bobby Jones Czech Band. Doors will open at 11 a.m.

Lodge 32 will also be celebrating our 100 years anniversary.

Respectfully submitted, Valeria Motal Secretary/Reporter —SPJST-

35, Elk hosts March 4 domino tourney Lodge

Our meeting was called to order by President Randy Pavelka. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Secretary Carla Pavelka read the minutes of the January meeting. They were approved as read.

Treasurer Barbara Pavelka gave her report.

We had three transfers from Lodge 182—Steven Denton, Stefannie Lee Denton and Deborah Jo Denton. We welcome you. Come to our lodge meetings.

I would like to remind everyone who is an SPJST member that the State Straight Domino Tournament will be held at Lodge 35, Elk on March 4 with registration at 8 a.m.

Hope to see you all on March 12 at our next meeting.

Fraternally, Dorothy Banik --SPJST-

80, Holland schedules May 28 fund raiser Lodge

Dear Members and Friends, President Harold Rohde called the meeting to order of Lodge 80 at 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 5, 2000.

The membership stood for the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for departed members.

Brother Glen Latham read the minutes of the previous meeting and they were approved as read. He gave all committee

Lodge 18, Elgin Presents 2000 Officials

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Lodge 80, Holland couple celebrates 54th anniversary Congratulations to Jim and Pauline Kopecky, who celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary on February 12, 2000. Pauline was the former Pauline Kubenka.

They are members of Lodge 80, Holland. They met at Houston Lodge 88 in 1946. The couple lives on a farm near Holland.

They have one daughter, Cathy Milek and husband, Ralph; one grandson, David Milek of Arlington, Texas; and one granddaughter, Jennifer Milek of College Station.

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reports and all were doing fine.

A thank you was read from the family of Ennis Pearl Latham.

The April 9 fund raiser previously scheduled had been changed to May 28 due to a conflict.

Birthdays in February were Frank Pajestka, Sr. and Estelle Coker.

Door prize winners were Ann Latham, Tony Sladecek, Glen Latham, Estelle Coker and Florine Rohde.

The March meeting will be held on Sunday, March 5 at 4 p.m. when the 50-year members will be recognized.

Dinner will follow at 5 p.m.

Fraternally, Estelle G. Coker, Reporter —SPJST-

Congratulations to Lodge 80, Holland members Jim and Pauline Kopecky, who celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary February 12, 2000. submit. Please bring your Vestnik copy of proposals that have been submitted for discussion.

Clara Broz, President —SPJST-

88, Houston reports on lodge, member activities Lodge

Dear Members and Friends, Our upcoming dances are: Saturday, February 26 Ray Royster Big Band, Dress Code

Saturday, March 4 Lodge

Donnie Wavra Ballroom, Polka and Variety Tickets: $6 each Hosts: Agnes and Tom Haney Co-Hosts: Georgia and Cleburn Lincke

Lodge 88, Houston invites all District Five Convention delegates to attend our meeting March 15, Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. We will discuss proposals that we may want to

Tony Janak Polka and Variety Tickets: $6 each Hosts: Earline Hoffman and Florian Demney Co-Hosts: Adella and Bill Hughes

88, Houston hosts District Five delegates meeting

Saturday, March 11

Lodge 67, Schulenburg Christmas Party

2000 OFFICERS — Pictured above, from left, are: Youth Leader Ruby Bowen, Reporter Lazelle Wuthrich, Treasurer and Financial Secretary Marvin Marek, Secretary Agnes Eschberger, Vice President Dollie Hajda, President Andrew Greinert and Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar.

2000 TRUSTEES — Pictured above, from left, are: Walter Bartosh, Chairperson Thomas Ries, Johnny Vrabel, Vice Chairperson Jack Eschberger, Secretary Floyd Felfe and Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar.

As these scenes show, the members of Lodge 67, Schulenburg enjoyed a delicious dinner, door prizes and socializing at their Christmas party held December 6 at the Oakridge Smokehouse in Schulenburg.

8IVESTNIK—Wednesday, February 23, 2000 Saturday, March 18 Manny Green Big Band Music, Dress Code Tickets: $11 each Hostess: Josephine Koeppen Co Hosts: Georgie and Sydney Jurchak and Delores and Raymond Krampota Saturday, March 25 No Dance We had our monthly meeting on Monday, February 14, Valentine's Day, with 100 members present, along with guests Evelyn Mikeska, Tennie Walla, Gene and Frances McBride, Howard Leshikar and Pat and Robert Castillo, along with their sons.

Vice President Marie Stayton made a very nice presentation of a cake to Tim Kostom to, celebrate his 96th birthday. President Howard Leshikar from the Home Office was there and presented Tim with a paid-up insurance policy, which happens when you reach 96 years of age. Gene McBride of the home office presented Tim with a jacket. It was a nice celebration and we should all be so lucky to live 96 years and still be going strong.

The lodge officers were each presented with a Valentine box of candy from the lodge. Thanks, and it was appreciated very much.

The Home Office notified our lodge that we were entitled to one more delegate to the June convention. Tom Marsh was elected to fill this position.

The first meeting of the delegates is to be on March 15.

A.J. Stayton, head of the bingo night committee, welcomed Paula Orsag to the committee. Betty Theiss welcomed Willie Mae Siegel to the entertainment committee. Willie Mae is soon to become Mrs. Hilbert Pechacek, when she marries Hilbert on February 26.

AARP drivers classes are to be held on Thursday and Friday, March 16 and 17 from 9:00 am ?till 1:00pm. Cost for this class will be $10.00. You can have your insurance premiums lowered by taking this class, so come on out and participate in this class.

Tarok is still being played at Lodge 88 every Monday night, except on lodge meeting night. Come on out and enjoy the fun.

Don't forget, our worker's party will be on March 19.

District Five Spring Meeting Evelyn Mikeska, President of District Five, announced that they will be having their meeting on Sunday March 5 at Lodge 172 in Pasadena, Texas. They will be serving roast beef, potatoes and green beans, tea or lemonade. Price for this dinner is $4.00/adults and $2.50/children under 12. Please bring a dessert to this meeting. There will be door prizes, bingo and lots of other entertainment. The meeting will begin at 2 p.m.

February birthdays were celebrated

by John Broz, Brent Hegwood, Kim Hegwood, Fred Buri, Johnny Kosut, Mary Anders, Lisa Kelly Reid, Grace Schneider, Hillary Markuson, Ruth Martinak, J..R. Bruce, Ryan Martinak, Elizabeth Hoffman, Amber Atkins, Meghan Fisher, Bonnie Hill, Paul Pflughaupt, Donna Marie Darilek, Christopher Kadlecek, Kim Kadlecek, Kelly Siblek and Pat Bruce.

Anniversaries were celebrated by Jo Ann and Fred Buri, Adella and Henry Kite, Agnes and Ed Gerlich, Estelle

and Steve Kelly, Mamie and Edward Lorenz and Oleta and Louis Hanus, with the anniversary celebrants furnishing our refreshments for the evening.

Winners of door prices of $5 each went to Georgia Lincke, Celestine Darilek, Josephine Buri, Fred Buri and Kathy Trefell. There were quite a few door prizes donated by the Home Office which were won by Johnny Broz, Mary Rosnovsky, Ann Urbanovsky, Florian Demney, John Kosut, John Lacina, Steve Kelly, Ruth Martinak, Paul Schmidt, Lynn Pflughaupt, Rose Mikeska, Annabell Viet and Josephine Koeppel'.

President Howard Leshikar and Gene McBride made a speech at the end of our meeting.

Lodge Celebrates Anniversary We celebrated Lodge 88's anniversary on Sunday, February 13th. There was a great turnout out for this and we appreciate all the help in making this a joyous day. There was music by our orchestra, singing by our choral club, the youth had their home made ice cream and auctions and bingo in, the afternoon — and, of course, the Birthday Club had their wonderful pastries for sale. It was a very enjoyable day. It was nice seeing our Vestnik Editor Brian Vanicek, at our celebration He even played bingo! We saw Effie Rosene there also. She is president of the Czech Heritage Society which will be meeting at Lodge 88 on March 26.

Member News Guess who celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Sunday, February 13th? Adella and Henry Kite. We wish you many more blissfully married years, Adella and Henry.

Mrs. Lori Pflughaupt's father, Edward F. Sloane, passed away in Macedonia, Ohio on February 6th.

Services were held in Macedonia on February 9th.

On the sick list is Jake Jacob, who is doing quite well now. Doris Knapick has had open heart surgery but is not doing too well She is back in intensive care after developing an infection in her incision. Agnes Haney is better after having been ill with the flu.

Leander Pflughaupt was at our meeting — walking very gingerly — but here, nevertheless. We hope all of you are better by now.

If you meet someone halfway, you have made a worthwhile trip.

Fraternally, Flo Orsag, Vice President -SPJST-

92, Fort Worth Ladies Circle reports on February meeting Lodge

Our regular meeting on Tuesday, February 8, 2000 of the Fort Worth SPJST Lodge 92 Ladies Circle met at the lodge hall with 39 members and four men present. The meeting started at 10:30 a.m. when President Helen Kubala led with the Pledge of

Allegiance.

Secretary Betty Lindsay read the minutes of January and they were approved as read. A thank you card from Joe and Elizabeth Gregory for keeping them in good standing with the Ladies Circle was read. Also a thank you card from Martha Boenisch was read for calls, prayers, cards and money during her illness was read.

Treasurer Evelyn Spacek gave her Sunshine report.

Jo Prochaska announced the hostesses for March: Judy West, Clara Marchioni and Pauline Brownlee.

There was no old business.

New business included the Ladies Circle will give the Lodge 92 a gift of $400. Florence Greer made the motion and Ann Schneider seconded the motion and the ladies unanimously agreed.

Lodge Hall Manager Joyce Tesar announced upcoming events for February and wished everyone a Happy Valentine's Day. Happy Birthday was sung to all the February members. They are Nell Davenport, Oleta Cook, Pauline Brownlee, Pauline Morbitzer, Rose Niewiodomy, May Ann Kozel and Clara Hubenak Cohen.

Door prize winners were Robin Brownlee, Rose Nieswiodomy, Helen Kubala, Betty Lindsay, Mary Ann Kozel and Martha Boenisch. Thanks to the ladies who bring door prizes.

Next Meeting March 14 The next meeting will be Tuesday, March 14, 2000 at the lodge hall at the same time, 10 a.m. Also bring a friend—we could use new members.

Respectfully submitted, Betty Lindsay Secretary/Reporter —SPJST-

Happy Birthday!

Congratulations to Sister Emma Mary Sonka Melcer, who recently celebrated her 91st birthday. Sister Melcer, who is a member of SPJST Lodge 91, Crosby, was born in Moulton, Texas December 2, 1908 to Emil and Mary Sonka, who immigrated from Czechoslovakia. She celebrated her special day with family and freinds.

Lodge 139, Danbury reports on February meeting Lodge 139 wishes everyone a late Happy New Year 2000. In spite of all the doomsday-sayers, and much to the disappointment of many, January 1 came and went the same as any other year. But why would it not? After all, in the natural progression and passage of time it was just another day as it has been for thousands of years.

At the first meeting of the year on

Universal Life.

Tailored to Meet Your Needs.

Universal Life has been called many things: • The Plan of the Future • A Computer-Age Plan • A New Concept in Life Insurance • A Plan Custom-Designed for Each Insured It's all of these things. Here are some of the features of SPJST's Universal Life contract, which we call our "SPJST Flexible Protector Plan": Step 1: You elect an amount of insurance and select Death Benefit Option A or B (as described below). You can also select the amount of premium you want to pay and make the initial payment.

Step 2: As each premium is received by SPJST, a small expense charge is deducted and the balance goes into your cash value account.

Step 3: At the beginning of each month, a charge for the life insurance protection is deducted from the cash value to pay the monthly life insurance protection costs.

Step 4: Interest at current rates is credited to the fund each month.

Coverage is Flexible. You have a choice of two death benefits, Option A or Option B: Option A: Level Death Benefit. The death benefit is made up of life insurance and the cash value.

Initially, this benefit is equal to the face amount. However, current tax law states that there must always be a certain minimum proportion of life insurance in the certificate. Therefore. as

the cash value approaches the face amount, the death benefit increases automatically.

Option B : Increasing Death Benefit. The death benefit is equal to the face amount of life insurance protection plus the money in the cash value account

Wednesday, February 23, 2000—VESTNIKJ9

January 5, the lodge held election of convention delegates. Elected were Lorenda Baldwin (with Monte Baldwin as her alternate) and Helen Filipp (with David Baldwin as her alternate.)

At the February 3 meeting, correspondence was read and members were reminded of the District Five meeting on February 13 at the Pasadena lodge.

Also, it was announced that Lodge 139 will have seven members attaining fifty years of membership.

This reporter and her daughter, Mary Anne Smith, spent their Christmas and the new year on the high seas of the South Atlantic visiting many of the islands whose only inhabitants were the thousands of beautiful penguins. Truly they are the most endearing and amazing creatures.

Their antics and capers were always entertaining. The glaciers were very impressive. Some of them joined other glaciers when they reached the shoreline, forming a glacier a quarter of a mile long or longer along the water's edge.

Icebergs were everywhere.

Sometimes the ship was almost corn-

pletely surrounded by them. They came in all shapes and sizes, from little bergy bits to monstrous ones the size of three or four football fields. Some were the most beautiful shade of blue, especially when the sun shone on them. It was all very spectacular and thrilling, but one of the more thrilling aspects was to actually get to step onto the Antarctic Continent itself.

Fraternally, Ora Faye Wilson —SPJST-

Lodge 151, Wharton

meets March 13 The Executive Committee has planned an exciting year of events for Lodge 151, Wharton and members are encouraged to attend the meetings.

The March meeting will be held Monday, March 13, 2000 at 6:30 p.m. at Hinze's Bar B Que in Wharton, Texas. The meal will be served at 7 p.m. The business meeting will be held after the meal.

Member initiative is the heart and soul of the SPJST (Editor's Note: The following editorial by past Editor Rudy Sefcik is prominently posted at the Lodge 191, Lufkin lodge hall. Though yellowed with age, it conveys time-honored principles that provide the basis of our fraternal order. Brother Sefcik, who served as Editor from 1968 until 1992, passed away on July 13, 1993.)

If someone pointed to a brick wall and asked you which brick is the most important you would consider his question somewhat queer.

Bricks are small things. But taken together, they make a strong wall which may tower upward many stories.

Each brick is important in its support of many tons of weight above it. Our jobs, our lives, even our membership in the SPJST are like that.

We sometimes feel that our personal work or our personal interest in the home lodge or the entire SPJST are like that. We sometimes feel that our personal work or our personal interest in the home lodge or the entire SPJST are not important.

Sometimes we envy those who are leaders, who do greater things. We even let ourselves down mentally and emotionally, and fall into a pessimistic pattern of thinking, "What's the use? Others are running things to their liking and it doesn't make much difference anyway, for I am just nobody. I can't do much."

Brother and Sisters: There is a lot more to my membership in the SPJST than just belonging to it and

getting by. Personal responsibility is one of the important bricks which support the great wall of everyday life. The individual members of any lodge and the individual lodges of any fraternal organization constitute a tremendous socializing force, bringing individual members together for association in some mutual and common interest. The lodges, composed of individual members, wield a powerful influence in spreading the ideals of benevolence, humanity, brotherhood plus patriotism and education.

It is so true that no nation is so strong or so rich that it will remain healthy and prosperous if its chizens lose their sense of personal individual responsibility.

Likewise, no lodge can grow and prosper if its members feel indifferent, unimportant, belittling themselves in their own appraisal. In our SPJST, in our communities and in our country, what you and I do as individuals, how you and I feel as individuals, is very important. Each member is important to make our organization strong. If each of us does our part and offers support, with the feeling of belonging, with spirit of brotherhood, with understanding that no one owes us an easy living, with determination to play our part in our lodges, in our communities and in our nation, nothing can stop us from growing. For survival and success, there is no substitute for self-reliance and for working in cooperation.

—SPJST-

"Personal responsibility is one of the important bricks which support the great wall of everyday life.

We have invited Dan Marek to make a presentation and enlighten us on the progress of the Czech Culture Center in LaGrange. We invite you to come and learn more about he Czech Culture Center. Members with January, February and March birthdays will be honored. Come out and you will receive a gift from the lodge.

Our sales representatives will be recognized for the wonderful job they did in 1999 and we all want to work with them for more SALES in 2000! You will be receiving your newsletter within the next few weeks. Save it for future reference. Please bring an item for the prize drawing, which is always fun.

We need to let the caterer know how much food to prepare. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to: Rita Vanek - (979) 543-6222 Carolyn Bucek - (979) 532-1910 Charles Bucek - (979) 335-6084 We hope to see you on Monday, March 13!

Fraternally, Rita J. Vanek Fraternal Activities Coordinator —S PJ ST—

Our next meeting will be March 1, 2000.

Lodge 180, Burleson addresses electric rates, taxes and bingo

Dear Lodge Members, The monthly meeting was held on February 6, 2000. Lodge President Lyman Larson led the members with the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes were read by Secretary Debra Rolock.

The treasurer's report was read by Lyman Larson. Lanita Anglin from the Supreme Lodge was on hand to install our officers for 2000. A covered dish meal followed. Bingo will be played at our next meeting. All members are asked to bring $1 prize.

Fraternally yours, Rose Marie Etheredge Reporter —SPJST-

The meeting at Lodge 180 was held February 2, 2000. Our President John Hilcher opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silent prayer for departed members and loved ones.

The minutes from the previous meeting were read. The officers gave their respective reports.

Electric Rate Reductions Sought President Hilcher went to the Johnson County Electric Co-op to see about getting the lodge to rate reduction on the elective bill since we are now open only on meeting nights and one Saturday a month for a dance.

President Hilcher informed the members that we should see a decrease in our monthly bill.

Chairman of Trustees Mr. Joe Babina brought to the floor a discussion on bringing bingo to the lodge as a means of support. He offered to do more research on what it would entail to have bingo.

Property Taxes Addressed Also, Mr. Babina brought to the floor a discussion of the lodge's property taxes. Mr. Babina, Carmon Babina and Rhonda Hurtik offered to look into the possibility of seeing how our taxes can be reduced. They will look into whether we are in the city or county and how that effects our taxes.

We wish to send our congratulations to Martha Pustejovsky who will receive her 50-year pin. Mrs. Pustejovsky has been a member of SPJST since October 1950. She currently resides at Huguly Place Retirement in Burleson, Texas. Best wishes to you, Martha, from SPJST Lodge 180, Burleson.

The door prizes were won by Carol Hilcher and Rhonda Hurtik

St. Patrick's Day Dance March 11 Our next dance will be held on March 11, 2000. The doors open at 7:45 p.m. The dance is from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 am. It is BYOB. The kitchen will be open for business. It will be a St. Patrick's Day celebration.

Wear green or risk getting pinched.

So, all you little Leprechauns, come out and enjoy a night of fun. You just may find that pot of gold. The Rio Grande band will play your favorite tunes to dance by. Happy Shamrock Day to everyone.

Oops! It must have been a slip of the pen. The Just Us band will play at the Sweetheart dance February 12, 2000 instead of the Rio Grande Band.

My apologies for the error.

Ann Sammet Reporter —SPJST-

Lodge 187, Round

Rock installs officers for 2000

Fort Worth

Friendship Club reports on February meeting The meeting of the Friendship Club was held on Wednesday, February 2, 2000 and called to order by President Jo Prochaska with 36 members present plus guest Rosemary Riney, Mrs. Gribble's daughter. Everyone was made most welcome and all enjoyed the music by Joe Kozel on the accordion.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Newly elected Secretary Linda Lewis read the minutes from the previous meeting and Treasurer Lydia Alholm presented the treasurer's report. Both were accepted as read.

Dues were collected and in the event you were unable to attend, be sure to pay at the next meeting.

A moment of silence was observed for Maria Prill who died on New Year's Day. It was voted to have two masses said for her at St. Thomas Church.

President Jo called Merel Kovar forward at which time she was presented (Continued on page 12.)

10/VESTNIK-Wednesday, February 23, 2000

SPJST expresses appreciation to longtime members Membership in the SPJST begins with the simple purchase of a life insurance certificate or annuity. After that, it becomes a matter of personal commitment. It is that dedication that gives our Society its depth of character and fraternal balance. May we all offer thanks and appreciation to the many SPJST members who are achieving membership landmarks this year.

Listed below are the members who will receive their "Age 96" certificates in 2000. As such, these members are entitled to all SPJST member benefits with no further dues or assessments required. Congratulations to all of these special members! Our 2000 75year members are identified to the right of this column. The listing of 2000 50-year members follows below.

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District One One

Name Annie B. Kalmus Elmo Chernosky

Two Two Two

Florence Irene Bowman Ella Sefcik William Sula

Three Three Three

Marie Emilie Krizan Christine Hruska Ida Mayer

Four

Eula Kocurek

Five Five Five Six Six Six Six

Lodge 21 201

Date of Birth February 9, 1904 October 16, 1904

29 47 87

September 26, 1904 October 2, 1904 October 12, 1904

6 54 180

July 2, 1904 November 16, 1904 October 9, 1904

73

October 25, 1904

Timothy Kostom John Parry Lauzon Anna Monych

88 139 172

February 4, 1904 August 20, 1904 June 17, 1904

Rosie Orsak Willie Mae Broz Lena Koym John J. Bomersbach

23 23 28 143

February 17, 1904 November 11, 1904 February 11, 1904 October 1, 1904

The following members joined the SPJST in 1950. The Society expresses its sincere thanks for their dedication.

District One Lodge 9, Snook Willie Mae Currey Monroe Henry Hejl Marvin Ben Hyvl Janice M. Jahns Larry Robert Kovar Anita Sebesta Frank George Sebesta William John Skopik Donnie S. Victorick Lodge 13, Dime Box Henry G. Ondrasek Lodge 14, Wesley Albina F. Krizan Lodge 17, New Tabor Lillian V. Beasley Clara Mae Bland Beverly J. Dillard Colbert H. Drgac Douglas Alvin Drgac Roger Gene Gold Daniel Lee Hejl Frank Arnold Hejl Lillie Mae Hyvl Joe Willie Maresh

Doris V. Ondrasek Alfred A. Psencik Paul M. Skrabanek Betty Lynn Suehs Albert Joe Surovik Frank D. Surovik Vla.sta F. Surovik Clara Irene Valla Emil Milton Victorick Joyce Marie Walker Lodge 38, Kovar Bertha K. Coppock Leslie James Fendley Annie M. Kalina Elsie Betty Stepan William J. Wooldridge Lodge 39, Bryan Mildred Edwina Bonjo Evelyn H. Regmund Bernice M. Shenkir Sharon L. Skrivanek-Clark Lodge 51, Ellinger Larry Pat Bartosh Larry Wayne Marusik Cynthia Jane Niesner Edna Lee Orsak Peggy Ann Utley Lodge 67, Schulenburg Glen Ray Holub Cyril Robert Knapek

The following members joined the SPJST in 1925. The Society expresses its sincere thanks for their dedication.

District Two Lodge 20, Granger Elizabeth Cervenka Lodge 24, Cyclone Lydia Coufal Lodge 87, Temple Julie Chlapek

District Three

Lodge 92, Fort Worth Joseph B. Paprskar Lodge 101, Gainesville Julia M. Samek Lodge 167, Penelope Elsie E. Janek

District Five Lodge 65, Crosby Jos Trampota

District Six

Lodge 36, West Jos F. Holasek

Lodge 28, East Bernard Charlie E. Janik

Lodge 94, Wheelock Marie June Reamer Frank Wymola

Lodge 20, Granger Leslie Eugene Loessin John E. Rozacky Allan Roy Tomasek August James Vitek George Vrana

Lodge 106, La Grange Ladis J. Foytik Lodge 169, Brenham Frank G. Pomykal Vernon V. Pomykal Lodge 186, Caldwell Eugene E. Fritcher Floyd Joe Fritcher Robert Lee Fritcher Lillian M. Odstrcil Lodge 189 Bryan-College Station Daniel Edwin Grimes David Lynn Scasta Lodge 201 Bleiblerville-Nelsonville Vivian L. Bennett Thomas W. Blackwell Brenda Sue Kristen Coates Linda Dian Dickson Beatrice K. Hornak Edna Mae Hruska Thomas J. Kamas Dennis A. Korenek Leonard J. Malota Rosie Malota Alida Wehring Maresh Dalton James Mikeska Elsie Mae Mikeska Bruce Ray Pilcik LarryW. Schroeder Nancy C. Sheffield Benjamin G. Spiess Johnnie Spiess Floyd Wilbert Stepan Roy E. Stepan Franklin C. Susen Joyce Janet Whitehead

Lodge 24, Cyclone Evelyn Burnett Bertha Haisler Larry Ray Hess Alvin James Marek Arnold John Pechal Norman L. Pomykal Barbara M. Rubino Magdalena Schiller Joe H. Schiller, Jr. Ella A. Surovik Lodge 29, Taylor Lydia Bryan Marlene J. Cargile Helen Horn Sharon Marie Houston Pamela Jean Krueger Eugene E. Kruse Alvin Lefner Edmond L. Lefner Vance Moss Lesikar Linda Faye Limmer Marie Augusta Meiske Ronald Lee Peterson Edith Dorothy Remmel Patricia Joan Schlickeisen John J. Stasny Mary Ann Steffek Edmond S. Tate, Jr. Raymond C. Tesmer William J. Tesmer Walter F. Ulbrich Frank G. Volek Delores A. Walters

Lodge 15, Buckholts Marlene K. Ford Cecil R. Harris Edwin Lee Kohutek Frances. M. Oliver Dorothy L. Reavis Doris P. Roberts Mary Ann Schigut Mary Ruth Vybiral Johnniez M. Williams Milton T. Wright, Jr. Emil Zalesky

Lodge 47, Seaton James Louis Bartek Joe Daniel Dubcak Joe V. Fojtasek Fritz W. Goldman Robert W. Haisler Sherrian F. Hughes Raymond A. Kneblik Gerogie Julia Kotrla Stephan Joseph Maas Frank W. Marek Anton Frank Pechal Johnnie A. Plsek David R. Schiller Frank Alvin Simcik James R. Skrabanek Douglas Wayne Sodek Vallie Tupy Juanita Wychopen

Lodge 18, Elgin Marvin E. Marek

Lodge 48, Beyersville Edwina Gayle Cuba

District Two

Wednesday, February 23, 2000-VESTNIKJ11 Lodge 80, Holland Edwin Paul Balusek Irene M. Cavanaugh Alvin James Dusek Jeromil Kopecky Paulina R. Kopecky Allen Gene Martinets John E. Pavlasek Marguerite J. Vanderford Lodge 87, Temple Martha Louise Bartek Wallace James Bartek Vlasta F. Coufal Benjamin James Cuba Donald Lynn Cuba Orvil Lee Harper, Jr. Carolyn J. Haynes Lewis Charlie Jez, Jr. Johnnie Ann Labaj Judy Marie Reznicek James Keith Sawyer Kenneth Joe Sawyer Richard John Shenkir Gladys Ann Valchar Ervin Edw. Zvolanek Lodge 89, Rosebud John David Lucas William Bryan Parcus Peter Paul Sukup Lodge 174, Rockdale Joyce Alene Kaderka

District Three Lodge 6, Cottonwood Robert Henry Dobecka Nancy Jean Kazda LaVerne Mikeska Nancy Susan Neill Lawrence Ray Ondrej Alphonse V. Polansky Doris Jane Skrdla Lodge 25, Ennis Johnny Wayne Dlabaj Patricia June Fowler Sandra Dlabaj Hartman Fay Elmer Hoefer, Jr. Martha Ann Kucera Emil F. Langer, Jr. Edward Luksa Martha Ellen Luksa Edna C. Malcik Shirley Jean Marusak Henrietta Novotny Adolph Fred Novy Jeanette Patak James Frank Strunc Edwin C. Trojacek Gladys V. Zapletal Lodge 35, Elk Betty Joyce Brown Frances Rose Ceska Gene Edward Pavelka Clara Mae Vanek Lodge 54, West Christine Annie Bishop Albina Antonie Matusek Victor Pavlas Maxine Mae Sefcik Ernest A. Vybiral, Jr. Frances E. Weatherholt Mary Ann White Lodge 66, Waco Rose Marie Parma Robert William Pavelka Lodge 84, Dallas Linda Sue Bryant Allen Wayne Henzen Kenneth W. Krahulik Edmond A. Kucera William L. Pecena

Adolph Fr. Provazek Ella Mae Provazek Eva Marie Snapka Sharon Ann Sulak Judy D. Trojacek Georgia Ann Wienken Lodge 92, Fort Worth Johnnie C. Chalopiza Frank M. Chaloupka Wanda Ann Coplin Betty Ann Floyd Mary J. Karlicek Raymond Jos. Kratky Georgia Ann McBain Sharon Kay Miller Helen Paprskar Gayle Delores Pettigrew Priscilla Ann Poynor Frances Ann Proctor Marilyn Kay Ruzicka Lodge 130, Dallas Jery Garland Banos William Ernest Waller Lodge 135, Ennis Georgia A. Honza Lawrence W. Laznovsky John L. Novak Adolph Taraba Hermina Taraba Ella Mae Zmolek Lodge 154, Fort Worth George G. Curl, III Reubin D. Jenkins Brenda Joyce Kalinec Frank Elwood McKee Stephen J. Mocio, Jr. Martin J. Tillapaugh Lodge 180, Burleson Martha Pustejovsky

District Four Lodge 49, Rowena David William Dusek, Sr. Deanna Joy Fuessel Lodge 73, Seymour Arlene Joan Deyoung Veronica Mary Ermis Jesse George Hajek Frances Anne Hejl Lonnie Foy Holub Johnny Joe Hrncirik Wesley R. Hrncirik William Jos. Hrncirik Geraldine Ann Kuhler Joe Ray Stulir Lodge 157, Lubbock Irma M. Bednarz Willie L. Bednarz Lodge 160, San Angelo Randy Lee Broz Allen Gene Chasak Daniel John Chasak Wilbert G. Eggemeyer Mary Ann Harmon Janet Frances Nolder Joe Theodore Richter

District Five Lodge 81, Needville Louis Del Brdecka Judith Evon Ethridge Dorothy Jean Fredrickson Rosella Glenz Harold M. HiUher Steven M. Janczak Gloria Maxine Pavlas Laura Jean Rodgers

Jeanette Jean Rosenbaum Frankie Sebesta Leroy C. Slacalek Murray D. Straznicky Mildred Taylor Royce G. Teykl Margaret Trlicek Elizabeth Zela Lodge 88, Houston Donald Ray Bartay Patricia A. Bono Patricia C. Cerny David J. Faltisek Lillian B. Finn Elizabeth Ann Fitzgerald Bruce Edward Hanka Pearl Marie Hilsher Kathryn Grace Hoffner Everett Hruska Robert Allen Jircik Barbara Jean Johnson Doris Ann Krajca Joe Raymond Krajca Victor E. Krutilek Charles M. Kubin Nancy Beth Lenz Joyce Marie Lyons John Leo McClanahan Alma Gertrude Mills William Lynn Motl John Edward Rizzo Luke Charles Rizzo Irene Ruffin Liddie M. Schiller Jeanette C. Sefcik Julia Sindel Susan Ann Slanina Georgiann Smith Linda Ann Tilton Thelma Jean Worchesik Gary William Zaludek Lodge 91, Crosby Thomas R. Jasek Lodge 139, Danbury Jerry T. Clawson, Jr. Catherine B. Heckler Clara E. Pavlicek Juanita Fay Pruett Leon Ansylem Ranly Helen Marie Self Billie Wayne Zapalac Lodge 142, Houston Joyce L. Gruetzner Delores Ann Halderman Andrea Lea McMichael Roy Melnar, Sr. Lodge 172, Pasadena Fay Dea Hrna Charles Roznovak, Jr. Antionette J. Zahn Lodge191, Lufkin Alton E. Jasek Lodge 196, Houston-West Dorothy Louise Weinzel

District Six Lodge 4, Hallettsville Alvin Joseph Barta Deborah Kay Boyd Gaye Nell Theresa Chudej Allen Ray Grones Leon James Grones Lawrence M. Heinsohn Lester C. Holly Willie Mae Kahanek William A. Konecny Herbert A. Marek Marlyn Selma Sevcik George J. Spaniel Aline Antonie Wojtek

Hilmer Wm. Woytek, Sr. Lodge 16, Bila Hora Charlene Ann Broadstone Alton J. Fojt Ida Dora Krizak Alice Pinder Fred August Wornat Lodge 23, Moravia Mildred Blahuta Richard Kresta Clement C. Orsak Edwin G. Orsak Rosie Orsak Lodge 28, East Bernard Trudy Darna Brdecka Robert B. Horelica Johnnie J. Jochec Sandra Garae Jones Elizabeth A. Konarik Agnes E. Kovar David Joe Kovar Patricia Anne Kutra Cynthia Jane Sellers Leonard Jos. Vincik Lodge 30, Taiton Alphonse J. Kubecka Lodge 32, Victoria Linda Carol Shaw Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Ann Brown Zora Chaka Edward J. Dressler Ted W. Dressler Felix Fucik Robert Joe Furch Lawrence Wayne Gerla Georgia Ann Henderson Marie Hlozek Nancy E. Kaspar Larry Knebel Lawrence Knebel Robert E. Kubesch Charlyne Labay Janelle C. Labay LaVerne M. Lippman Wilemina Maly Dolores L. Sliva Jesse Frank Sobotik Willie John Socha Albert Joe Sralla William Frank Turanyik Donald Eugene Vackar Hugo George Vackar Lodge 41, Port Lavaca Elenor Howard Lodge 63, Sweet Home Paulette M. Adams Joyce Jean Amthor Paul Rudy Brenek Joyce Marie Dittrich David W. Hauschild Bessie F. Heidaker Annie Marie Korinek Wm. Joe Kutac, Jr. Joe Leo Pekar Ervin Vaclav Pesek Anie Roxy Rubac Georgie Ann Schaefer Eugene John Valenta Lodge 97, Placedo Ira Charles Sklar, Jr. Lodge 143, Inez Rosie Mae Repka Ruby Mary Stary Jason F. Summers (Honorees continued on page 12.)

12/VESTNIK—Wednesday, February 23, 2000

Honorees (Continued from page 11.)

Lodge 148, Blessing Anita Marie Senkyrik Walter Skutca, Jr. Michael L. Tobola Henry Vrana Patricia Ann Wallace Robert L. Zemanek Lodge 151, Wharton Theodore J. Bordovsky Vlasta H. Brenk Alvin Lee Coufal Larry Julius Kalina Julius J. Kalina, Jr. Henry J. Kubosh Dorothy Kucera Dorothy Filip Lolley Dorothy Syblik McCraw Diann Gail Sabrsula Edmund J. Sabrsula, Jr. Gilbert H. Stavena Janice Stringer Richard J. Vasek Lodge 153, LaSalle Carol Kay Cotten Lodge 184, Moulton Dessie Dlouhy Leo T. Effenberger Dennis Ermis Albina Etlinger Melba Loyce Havlik Patricia Havlik Weldon Louis Knape Henry S. Malinek Edmund Joe Wagner Gary Edward Wagner

District Seven Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Johnnie Ray Dlabaja Lodge 93, Hobson Stanely John Hons Robert Joseph Young Lodge 107, Floresville Lorine Lane Victor Sralla Lodge 117, Robstown Albert Haisler, Jr. Mildred Nelson Lodge 133, San Antonio Roland N. Cason, Jr. Jerome Joseph Hons Eugene F. Horton Henrietta F. Lowak Jerome Marek Adolph Frank Mazac Lodge 137, Taft Viola Frances Cabla Lodge 161 La Parita-Jourdanton Marsha Dell Emery Georgia Alice Marek Vince Pivonka Ann Svoboda James A. Whitfield Lodge 164, Rio Hondo Garland D. Kristof Lodge 202, Jourdanton Rosie Regina Barta —SPJST-

Lodge Letters (Continued from page 9.) a card with a monetary gift from the Club as thanks for her many years of loyal and dedicated service as secretary.

Merel decided to retire. She will be missed as secretary as she did such a fine job. A round of applause was given to Merel. I learned after all this time that I had been misspelling Merel's name as it is not Merle, but Merel. Sorry about that Merel. I am sure Linda is thinking that it will be a hard act to follow as secretary, but Linda, we know you will do a good job.

A door prize was brought by Libbie Vrla with Pat McWilliams being the lucky winner. Linda Lewis brought a Valentine Frog Bank which was used as the grand prize for the last game.

The Friendship Club's denim quilt made by Billy King was raffled off with Pat McWilliams being the winner.

This was Pat's lucky day as she was a double winner—door prize and quilt.

A round of applause was given to Annie Whitsell for handling the ticket sales and she reported $106 was made for the Club. Also thanked was Frances Matthews for the cash donation toward the quilt fund. Last, Annie thanked Anna Johnson for the film as Annie is our historian and is always taking photos of special events.

Sunshine Report Sunshine Chairperson Linda Horner reported sympathy cards were sent to Mrs. Prill's family; to Georgia Davidson on death of her sister; and to Mary Ann Kozel and Martha Boenisch on death of their brother. Get well cards were sent to Camille Bolcer, Martha Boenisch, Katherine Garrison, Anna Johnson, Lucille Kret, Jeanie Mason, Nettie Naugle and Rose Romeo. Linda further read thank you notes from Georgia Davidson, Camille Bolcer, Martha Boenisch, Father Sal for the Christmas money gift and on behalf of herself, thanked everyone for the get well cards she received while sick with the flu. Hopefully, everyone is well by now, but we still had some missing at the meeting.

Three of our hostesses were absent due to illness, but Lillian Smith and floating hostess Nettie Naugle got lots of help from other members. All were thanked by President Jo. Harold Balvin, Bessie Brezina, Anna Johnson and Annie Whitsell were reminded they are scheduled to be hostesses in March.

The singing of "Happy Birthday" went out to January celebrants Frank Kovar, age 91 and Margie Kret with February celebrants being Roy Alholm, age 83, Rosemary Gribble, age 94, Billy King, Mary Ann Kozel, Rose Nieswiadomy and Pauline Cox. May all of you have many more.

I noticed that Frank Kovar has kept his beard (started growing it while his arm was in a sling) and he is beginning to look a lot like Kris Kringle.

News of Members Camille Bolcer was missed as she had an operation on her left hand on January 31. I understand she is feeling much better, is home from the hospital and has her daughter in-law staying with her.

Thanks, Meryl.

The Fort Worth Friendship Club honored retiring Secretary Merel Kovar for her many years of loyal and deciated service at their February meeting. Merel is pictured above with her husband, Frank. Both are members of Lodge 154, Fort Worth.

Rose Romeo was missed at the meting as she was having her blood work done for knee surgery to be on February 15. Hope all went well for you.

Billy King was also missed as her son was having an operation on his spine on the day of our meeting. Hope all went well for him, too, as this was a serious surgery.

Martha Boenisch had a hernia operation on December 30, but she was at the meeting, looking great and was up to her usual fun self. Her grandson, Bud, showed his calf at the Fort Worth Stock Show and from there, he will go on to the San Antonio and Houston Stock Shows. Here's hoping he comes out a winner. Bud lives down the road from Martha in Lake Worth.

Alice Barnes reported on her first great-granddaughter being born on New Year's Day. Pauline Walker also has a new addition to her family of a new great-grandson. And, Bessie brezina reported on a new great-grandson, Jacob Daniel, born on January 3 to Jermy and Lisa Syrus of Alvarado.

This makes Bessie way over 30 greatgrandchildren. She said she lost count sometime back. Needless to say, these were three happy great-grandmas.

Congratulations!

Rosemary Gribble was proudly showing off wedding photos of her granddaughter, Heather Noel Riney, who was married to Tommy Moss last summer at the Denton Bible Church.

Heather's nine year-old son, Jacob Heis, was best man while her eight year-old daughter, Katherine Heis, was maid of honor. The newlyweds are making their home in Denton. Heather had her 30th birthday on December 16 and on December 18, graduated Cum Laude from the University of North Texas. She was on the Dean's List all her college years. Heather is the daughter of Frank and Rosemary Riney of Aledo. Of course, Rosemary is most proud of her and has every right to be.

Pauline Cox made a recent trip to Las Vegas. Hope you came back a winner. Joe Prochaska was also a recent winner of a $50 gift certificate from Albertson's at a function at Billy Bob's.

Rosie Steinman visited the St. Teresa's relics while at Arlington

Convention Center and stated how impressive the event was. I believe she made two trips to view the display.

Yes, she was also showing off her photo album of the event.

Anna Johnson was showing off the book, "Cookbook of Life Within Three Centuries," published by the Fort Worth Star Telegram of folks over 100 years of age. Anna had a friend to be featured in the book.

Roy and Lydia Alholm are looking forward to their daughter in-law, Kathy Alholm, and her son, Danny, flying in from Glen Ellyn, Illinois, to visit son, Timothy at SMU. While here, the Alholm family will have a February birthday celebration at the El Fenix Restaurant. Kathy's birthday is on the 14th, R.L's is on the 22nd, Danny's on the 25th and Roy's on the 26th. Bet that Frances gets in on this party, too!

Lydia and Roy are also looking forward to picking up Sister Charlotte Vesely, of the Mother House at Lisle, Illinois at the airport on the 21st of February. While in Fort Worth, Sister Charlotte, who taught school at St. Thomas for many years, will be staying with Anna Marie Moncrief; Sister Charlotte is the one who taught Anna Marie to play the piano so beautifully.

Hope all of you have a wonderful visit.

I am so lucky to have friends who like to bake and share as I did enjoy the prune kolaches from Lydia Alholm, poppyseed and prune kolaches from Agnes Reznicek and gingerbread muffins from Anna Marie Moncrief.

They were all wonderful and made eating breakfast so special. Thanks, ladies!

I had a note from Mary Kay, Mary Pavey's niece in Alabama, in which she wrote that Mary has not been feeling well and doesn't get out of bed anymore. We think of you often, Mary and send our love.

Following the meeting, grace was said, lunch was served and games were played. Our next meeting will be March 1. See you then.

Libbie Vrla, Reporter —SPJST-

What's an finnuity?

Many people buy homes even though they have no intention of ever living in them. Instead, they lease the property and collect rent at regular intervals.

They have made an investment of capital for the sole purpose of producing a regular income. An annuity is a similar kind of arrangement . . . The basic purpose of an annuity is to distribute a regular, guaranteed lifetime income through a scientific liquidation of invested capital: Annuities start with a sum of money that has either been paid in a lump sum (single pay annuities) or has been accumulated through payments over a number of years (deferred annuities).

In planning for retirement, a person may want to "send money ahead" by making regular payments to an annuity years before retirement. At retirement, the annuity will be ready to make payments back to supplement retirement income ...

— Introduction to Life Underwriting,

Dearborn • R&R Newkirk, Dearborn Financial Publishing, Inc.

Take a Closer Look at SPJST linnuities Current Rates Posted on Page Three

Wednesday, February 23, 2000-VESTN1K/13

In Memoriam Expression of Sympathy We, the members of SPJST Lodge 17, Novy Tabor, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, HENRY WILLIAM HOVORAK, who passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2000 at St. Joseph Health Center in Bryan, Texas.

Brother Hovorak was born June 30, 1929 in Burleson County to William J. and Lottie H. Machann Hovorak. He was a retired custodian for Burleson County .Courthouse and a rancher. He was a member of New Tabor Brethren Church.

Survivors include a brother, Ronald Hovorak of Caldwell; numerous cousins and other relatives.

Funeral services for Brother Hovorak were held on Saturday, January 15, 2000 at 2 p.m., from New Tabor Brethren Church with Reverend Henry Beseda and Reverend M.E. Stutts officiating. Burial was in New Tabor Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Raymond Loehr, Franklin Loehr, Robert Machann, Donnie Campbell, Kenneth Hronek and Jason Hronek. Honorary pallbearers were Franklin Steck, Oscar Weeber, Walter Ondrasek, Jr., John Stefka, Albert Surovik, Bennie Hejl, Stanley Mrnustik, Clarence Rosenkranz and Kenneth Hronek, Jr. Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home of Caldwell was in charge of arrangements.

May our departed lodge brother rest in eternal peace and his memory live amongst us forever.

Fraternally submitted, Resolution Committee Susan Skrabanek Stanley F. Mrnustik Ben F. Franklin Trcalek, Jr.

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six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. she was preceded in death by her husband; parents; five brothers, Frank, Julius, Anton, Charles and Edward Olsovsky; and three sisters, Julie Schulte, Frances Olsovsky and Carrie Konvicka.

Funeral services were conducted on December 11 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Sealy with the Reverend Joseph Limanni officiating.

Burial followed in Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery in Sealy.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee Gaynelle Chudej Gaye Galetka Victoria Zak

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Expression of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge 23, Moravia and all our members wish to express our sympathy to the family of our departed brother, AUGUST ZATOPEK, JR. who passed away January 2 at the age of 87. He was born February 1, 1912, the son of Frances and August Zatopek, Sr. He was a farmer all his life and was a member of the Lutheran Church in Moulton.

August is survived by his wife, Lillie; son, Marvin Zatopek; daughter, Dolores Shely; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and 12 stepgrandchildren.

Services were held Wednesday, January 5 at the Lutheran Church in Moulton. Burial followed in the Moulton City Cemetery.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee Millie Berger Lorene Vaculik Doraine Buck

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Expression of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Havlicek No. 4, Hallettsville, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership wish to express our sincere and deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge sister, EMMA ROSE KONVICKA who passed away Thursday, December 9, 1999 in Katy at the age of 91 years.

She was born November 25, 1908 in Hallettsville, the daughter of Charles and Anna Barborak Olsovsky. On October 22, 1930, she was united in marriage with Jaro Konvicka in Hallettsville. She was a homemaker and a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Sealy, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, SPJST, Altar Society and AARP. Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Mary Alice Ondruck of Sealy and Patricia and victor Zaloom of Beaumont; one son and daugher-in-law, Leon and Iverine Konvicka of Sealy;

Expression of sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge 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, MARY ROSE CHLAPEK, age 92, of Temple. Funeral services were Saturday, February 5, 2000 at 10 a.m. at Sheffield Funeral Home with Reverend Al Newby officiating. Burial was in Seaton Cemetery.

She was born September 8, 1907 in Bell County, Texas to Joseph and Rosa Mucha Chudej. She resided in Temple most of her life. She married Joe V. Chlapek October 22, 1929. She attended the Komensky and Lost Prairie Schools. She was a member of Temple Area Brethren Churches during her lifetime and was a member of SPJST Lodge 47. She passed away on Wednesday, February 2 at her home on

the family farm near Seaton.

She was preceded in death her husband, Joe V. Chlapek, November 27, 1991, her parents, a son, Calvin Joe Chlapek, July 3, 1997, an infant brother and another brother, Bill Chudej, in 1984.

She is survived by one son and his wife, Marvin and Alice Chlapek of Houston; one brother, Jerry Chudej of Waco; three sisters, Rose Barbee of Waco, Bessie Nichols of Bloomfield, MO., Ema Keyson of Waco; three grandchildren, Darla Marek and husband, Scott, Christopher Chlapek, Matthew Chlapek; and two great-grandchildren, Sydney and Brady Marek.

She enjoyed the outdoors and fit perfectly into her role as a housewife/farmwife all of her married years. She had many talents and used them to serve others, such as, sharing garden vegetables (fresh and canned) and sewing for siblings, husband and sons. She enjoyed quilting an decorating her house with crisp curtains and antique furnishings. Even in later years her house was neat and clean. She was an excellent cook and often served her favorite dishes and church meals.

Hospitality was her gift and joy.

Faith in God was her strength and to the end, read her Bible and prayed for family and friends daily. As a youth, she taught Sunday School receiving her Christian training at Hus Memorial School Temple.

She enjoyed reading and keeping up with current events and was never too old to continue learning.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

God bless the family.

Resolution Committee Gladys Marek Joyce Skrabanek Ann Hejl

May our departed sister rest in peace.

God bless the family.

Resolution Committee Gladys Marek Joyce Skrabanek Ann Hejl

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Expression of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge 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 brother, ERVIN STEVE RUSNAK, SR., age 79 of Irving. Services were at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 29, 2000 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with the Reverend Walter Matus officiating.

Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Cyclone. A rosary was recited at Harper-Talasek funeral Home in Temple.

Mr. Rusnak died Wednesday, January 26 in Irving. • Mr. Rusnak was born in Cooks Point.

He was a member of St. Luke's Catholic Church in Irving. He worked for Branniff Airlines for 33 years and was secretary/treasurer of Lodge 142, RVOS for 17 years.

Survivors are his wife, Eleanor Rusnak of Irving; a daughter, Sharon Ann Sulak of Mansfield; a son, Ervin S. Rusnak, Jr. of Tucson, Ariz; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

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

Resolution Committee Gladys Marek Joyce Skrabanek Ann Hejl

Expression of Sympathy

Expression of Sympathy

We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge 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, ROSA H. SCHNEIDER. Funeral services for Rosa Hermina Schneider, 89, of Temple were at 2 p.m.

Tuesday, February 8, 2000 at HarperTalasek Funeral Home in Temple with the Reverend Al Newby officiating.

Burial was in Seaton Cemetery.

Mrs. Schneider died Sunday, February 6 in a Temple nursing home.

She was born in Bell County to Steve and Marie Machacek Drevojanek. She was a school teacher for 44 years-six years at Little Elm School, two years at Thompson School and 33 years at Seaton School. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 47. She was a member of Brethren Church. She helped organize Seaton Community Center. She married Edward Schneider in June 1936 in Houston. He preceded her in death on February 6, 1997.

She is survived by a sister Agnes Sefcik of Temple.

Memorials may be made to Peaceable Kingdom Retreat for Children in Temple or Seaton Brethren Church.

We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, Texas, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed member, JERRY ERMIS, age 81 of Houston, who passed away Friday, January 14, 2000. Mr. Ermis was a member of SPJST Lodge 88 and Immanuel Lutheran Church. He served in the United States Army during World War II and was a member of American Legion Post No. 560.

He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Willie Mae Ermis; son, Gary Ermis and wife, Sheri; and grandchildren, Jenny and Andrew Ermis.

Visitation was held from 3 to 5 p.m.

Sunday, January 16, 2000 at memorial Oaks Funeral Home with services Monday, January 17, 2000 at 11:30 a.m. with Pastor Timothy Streckling officiating. Interment services followed in Memorial Oaks Cemetery.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee Laura Warnash Gladys Havemann Mary Roznovsky -SPJST-

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Expression of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, Texas, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed member, WILLIAM T. (BILL) MCCASKILL, JR., age 80, of Houston. Bill went to be with the Lord December 29, 1999. He was born March 7, 1919 in Seattle, Washington. Bill retired from Crown Central Petroleum and was a longtime member ofiSt. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. He was also a member of SPJST Lodge 88. During World War II, Bill served in the Army Air Corps in Italy and was a member of the VFW Post 9163.

Bill survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Vera McCaskill; one brother, J.R. McCaskill, Sr. and wife, Julia; nephew, J.R. (Ricky) McCaskill, Jr. and wife, Robin and their children, Lauren and Jake; and many loving relatives and friends.

Special thanks to Dr. David Braden and staff; Mary Farmer and Patricia Koteras.

A vigil service was held January 2, 2000 in the chapel of Pat H. Foley with visitation from 3 to 9 p.m.

Funeral mass was celebrated at 1 p.m. January 3, 2000 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Reverend James Anderson and Monsignor Joseph Culver. The rite of committal followed at Forest Park Westheimer.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee Laura Warnash Gladys Havemann Mary Roznovsky —SPJST-

Resolution

of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge 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, FREIDA DELANO, age 84, of Heidenheimer. Funeral services were at 10 a.m Tuesday, February 1, 2000 at Sheffield Funeral Home in Temple with the Reverend.

Wayne Wester officiating.

Burial was in Reeds Lake Cemetery.

Mrs. Delano died Friday, January 28 in a Temple nursing home.

She was born in Coryell County to John A. and Elizabeth Manning White. She lived for many years in Heidenheimer. She was a member of the Bell County Sportsman's Club.

She was a member of the Church of Christ.

She married Crawford Delano on February 1, 1936 and he preceded her in death in 1991.

Survivors are a son, Darrel Delano of Temple; two daughters, Alta May Quinn of Heidenheimer and Belva Haney of Little River; two brothers, Barney White of Temple and Doyle White of Belton; three sisters, Doris

Autrey of Temple, Faye Gartman of Purmela and Leota Wilkerson of Pearl; nine grandchildren; 15 greatgrandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, January 31 at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Vista Care Family Hospice.

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

Resolution Committee Gladys Marek Joyce Skrabanek Ann Hejl —SPJST-

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of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, Texas, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed member, LILLIAN BEATRICE LEHDE FINN, who passed away Friday, December 31, 1999. She was born December 22, 1911 in Woodland Heights, Houston, Texas. Lillian was a member and held various offices in the Sons of Hermann, Edelweiss Lodge No. 4 and SPJST Lodge 88. She enjoyed entertaining her family and friends with her good cooking, stories and laughter.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Harry Hugo Finn.

She is survived by daughter, Evelyn Finn Mikulin; grandson, William H. Mikulin and his daughters, Kelin, Kristen and Caitlin; granddaughter, Benette Mikulin Rowley and husband, Mark and their children, Merritt and Donovan; grandson, Barry Wayne Mikulin and wife, Thuy, and their daughter, Tara Lynn; sister, Evelyn Stephensen; niece, Carole Cifelli and her children, Lisa Kaye and Michael Cifelli; loving friends, Emma Fisher and Josephine Nimitz. Honorary pallbearers were Charles and James Hilsher, Ronnie and Donnie Havemann, Larry Pflughaupt and Jeffrey Mikulin, Debbie and Dale Biehl and Milton Nimtz.

Committal service was held at the graveside at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 2, 2000 at South Park Cemetery, Pearland, Texas.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee Laura Warnash Gladys Havemann Mary Roznovsky —SPJST-

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Consider your options: SPJST offers a range of life insurance plans Are you and your family

adequately covered? Unless you deal with life insurance regularly, it can be an intimidating and sometimes difficult subject to discuss. If you haven't purchased insurance in a while, you may be surprised at the many affordable life insurance options available through your local SPJST sales representative. The following listing provides a brief summary of the insurance options that are available: Universal Life. A flexible protection plan issued to ages 0 to 80 which offers both a guaranteed and current interest rate on the cash value accumulation.

Mod-Term. A modern 10-year term product issued to ages 20-60, renewable to age 70 and convertible prior to age 65 with indeterminate premiums.

Can be continued as an Annual Renewable Term certificate from age 70 to 95. Ask about original age enhancement option.

Mod-20. A modern 20-year term product issued to ages 20-50, renewable to age 70 and convertible to age 65 with indeterminate premiums. Can be continued as an Annual Renewable Term certificate from age 70 to 95.

Modified Premium Whole Life.

Targets children and issued up to age 24. Affordable term converts to permanent whole life at age 25. Senior Life. A whole life product designed as a final expense certificate for ages 50 to 80. Eligibility determined by short medical questionnaire.

Physical exam and blood test not required. Affordable and written with relaxed underwriting requirements.

Lone Pay Life. A whole life product available with just one premium. The certificate is then paid-up. Issued to ages 0 through 70.

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Adult and Juvenile Whole Life. A whole life product designed for both young and mature applicants that offers affordable premiums and builds cash value.

Adult and Juvenile 20-Payment Life.

A whole life product designed for both young and mature applicants with premiums payable for twenty years.

Issued to ages 0 through 60.

Annual Renewable Term (ART). A one year term product that automatically renews each year with applicable premiums. Issued to ages 16 through 65. Can be converted to permanent insurance prior to age 65.

Term expires at age 70.

Term 4 Life Plan. Combines elements of both term and whole life insurance. The plan offers level lifetime coverage to age 99 and premiums which start at less than half of a guaranteed whole life premium.

Term to Age 65. Offers -affordable term coverage with issue ages 16 through 44. Convertible to permanent insurance prior to age 65.

Protector Plan. Designed as a reducing term insurance plan on two lives over a 20-, 25-, or 30-year period. Pays off on the death of the first insured. Premiums are calculated on combination of two insureds ages.

Can be used as a mortgage cancellation plan.

Twenty-, Twenty-five- and Thirty-Year-Decreasing Terms. Offer affordable coverage with reducing (decreasing) death benefit applicable for selected period of time.

Annuities. Both qualified (IRA) and non-qualified are offered to SPJST members. Roth IRA's are also available to those who qualify. Interest rates are posted every week in the SPJST's weekly newspaper, Vestnik.

Contact the SPJST Home Office or refer to the Vestnik for current rates.

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Please Support the SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive SPJST members and friends are encouraged to support the 1999-2000 SPJST 100 Pennies Schol-arship Drive. In sending in your donation, please be sure to include donor's name(s) in order that proper acknowledgement may be published in the Vestnik.

Donations are tax-deductible and 100 percent of the amount that you contribute is used for scholarships to SPJST members. Mail your

contribution to: 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive c/o SPJST P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503.

Thank you for your kind support. Please contact State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Barbara Rosenkranz at 1 (800) 727-7578 for printed donation solicitation forms.

Guidelines for Giving 1. Donations made by lodges out of Please print donor's names clearly. lodge funds, will be listed as a lodge Thank you for your generous donadonation.

2. Collected donations from a lodge tions to the SPJST 100 Pennies meeting will be listed individually by Scholarship Fund.

Because of your generosity, many lodge in alphabetical order. Individuals submitting a donation will also be listed young SPJST members have been able to attend college, who might not have by lodge, alphabetically.

3. Gifts of $50 or more will be printed in been able to. We appreciate your continued support. bold.

4. Families or groups which desire Fraternally, names, listed under a particular last Barbara Rosenkranz name or group name should indicate this State Fraternal Activities on the donation form or letter, otherwise, Coordinator the names will be listed as individual donations by lodge, in alphabetical order.

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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:

Letters Section Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club members attend workshop Dear Readers: The youth club held their monthly meeting February 6. The youth tookcakes to the rest home February 2.

They will be taking them again on March 1.

Most of the officers and youth members attended the officers workshop and fun day on January 22. The workshop was very informative. All the youth enjoyed going to Doc and Laddys for an afternoon of putt putt golf and arcade games.

By the time this letter is printed the Valentine's party will have come and gone. The club has set Friday, February 18 for their party.

Reminder: The next meeting will be Friday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m.

Please mark your calenders. Date has been changed due to spring break. We will be discussing our Easter craft for the rest home, Easter program and District YAD. See you all Friday, March 3 at 7:30.

Fraternally, Peggy Dobecka Youth Leader —SPJST-

6, Cottonwood Youth Club members to meet March 3 Lodge

Dear Readers: Our youth club held their monthly meeting, Sunday, February 6 at 1:30 p.m. We discussed going to the workshop and fun day that we attended on January 22. Everyone had a good time.

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

We will have a Valentine party on February 18.

The next meeting will be Friday, March 3 at 7:00 p.m. See you there.

Fraternally, Traci Dobecka —SPJST-

20, Granger Youth Club discusses trip

Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Presents Officers Pictured above are the Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Youth Club officers for the Year 2000. They are, from left, front: Secretary Shayna Cook, President Cory Cerny and Vice President Jessica Lipinski. BACK: Treasurer Justin Lipinski and Reporter DeeAnna Cook.

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Dear Readers, We are planning a trip, but we cannot decide where to go. We hope to go to the District skating party in Temple.

We has refreshments and played.

Our next meeting will be on March 5, 2000 at 1:30 p.m. We welcome all youth to come join us.

Best wishes, Caitlin Cavanaugh —SPJST-

It's 96-pages long with lots of colorful Lodge 88, Houston illustrations and retails for $14.95, plus $5 for shipping and handling. To Youth Club elects order, please write: Hippocrene chairpersons Books, Inc., 171 Madison Avnue, New York, New York 10016. Website: Dear Readers, www.hippocrenebooks.corn Thanks On January 19, 2000, Lodge 88 held for your attention.) their monthly meeting. The meeting —SPJSTbegan at 7:45 p.m. and ended at 9:20

Scenes from Lodge 92, Fort Worth Children's Christmas Party Sunday, December 12, 1999 • National Hall

24, Cyclone Youth Club member enjoys Czech book Lodge.

Dear Readers: There is a book called Children's Illustrated Czech Dictionary that teaches lots of Czech words. For instance, money is "pet-11'2e." In a sentence, someone could say: I need some penize. My dad gave the book to me and my brother for Christmas. I like the Czech book.

You should get one.

Yours truly, Stephanie Vanicek (7) (2/14/00)

Anticipating Santa's arrival to National Hall, youngsters get into the holiday spirit, joining in a round of Christmas carols.

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Bee Adami, left, and elf Dawn Anderson share the spotlight with Old Saint Nick. During his visit, Santa distributed nut and fruit bags, courtesy of Lodge 92, Forth Worth.

(Editor's Note: We purchased the book through an advertiser in the Vestnik.

Do you have a poem, short story, hook or movie review that you'd like to share in the Vestnik?

We'd like to see it!

Got questions?

Please call the Editor's office at 1(800! 727-7578 or send E-mail to bvanicek@vvm.com

Send all your lodge letters and cool stuff to: Editor Brian Vanicek • SPJST • P.O. Box 100 • Tem ple, Texas 76503

Santa takes time to visit and share Christmas goodies gifts with young members of Lodge 92.

16/VESTNIK—Wednesday, February 16, 2000 p.m. Krystle Bender led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. There were 13 members and nine adults present.

At this meeting, we re-elected the vice president and secretary. The new vice president is Lauren Godwin and our new secretary is Natalie Zalesky.

We also elected chairpersons: SocialNick Godwin; Telephone-Whitney Cunningham; Refreshments-Matthew Boyce; Sunshine-Ann Marie Cunningham; Scrapbook and Photographer-Alex Graska; Membership-Agnes Dailey.

Help Needed on Thursday Nights Don't forget on Thursday nights, we need your help in the kitchen. Hope to see you at our next meeting.

Stephanie Boyce (2/16/00) —SPJST-

107, Floresville Youth Club meets March 17

Lodge

Dear Members, We had our meeting on February

Looking for a fund raising project?

SPJST 100th Anniversary Cookbooks are available through the SPJST Home Office. Books are $11 each.

To get yours, write: SPJST Anniversary Cookbook, c/o SPJST Home Office, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. For lodge and youth club volume orders and discounts, please contact Daryl Entrop at the SPJST Home Office at 1 (800) 727-7578.

2000. We played games and had lots of fun.

We had a valentine birthday cake.

Our next meeting will be on Friday, March 17, 2000.

Fraternally, Travis Purchis (7) 2/15/00 —SPJST-

CZECH HERITAGE AND CULTURE

Czech Cultural Center Houston offers students assistance with research projects The Czech Culture Center Houston located in the Market Place, Northwest Mall offers an opportunity to all students especially those of of Czech or Slovak heritage to learn and research their roots. To date, many students have used the information they have gathered at the Center for their projects and their parents have learned a lot in the process.

The Czech Cultural Center Houston and The Market Place is a (501) (c) (3) non-profit organization; promoting the preservation of the language, customs and traditions of the Czech/Slovak people. An all-volunteer operated facility, all proceeds from it and our Capital Campaign go towards the building of a permanent facility in Houston to accommodate a museum, library/genealogy center, concert hall, art gallery, restaurant and education center. The Center will be a great asset to residents of the city of Houston, the Gulf Coast and the entire state and all visitors who come to this great international city.

Visitors Welcome Students and their parents are encouraged to visit the Czech Cultural Center Houston. They will be quite surprised at what is available in our archives and research files. As an Educational/Cultural Institution, we offer genealogy research, conversational Czech language classes, a Cultural Study Tour in the Czech Republic scheduled for July 2000, Mary Karele Milligan Scholarship opportunities, Czech concerts, art and photography, Czech Traditions Children's Christmas, translation services, books of Czech traditions, cus-

toms and history, Czech music and celebration of traditional Czech holidays.

The Czech Cultural Center Houston Market Place, located in the Northwest Mall, 290 at Loop 610 N& W, Houston, Texas, has an exceptional display of Czech-made products, books and music. Hours of operation are Monday - Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday hours are from 12 noon to 6 p.m. Call (713) 686-6362 for more information.

Effie Rosene —SPJST-

University of Texas, Austin hosts Czech music symposium March 4 The Czech Studies program in the Slavic Languages Department of the University of Texas at Austin is pleased to announce a Czech music symposium to be held on Saturday, March 4, 2000 at the Austin Scottish Rite Theater. The symposium will feature Czech music scholars from around the country, presenting talks on Czech classical, jazz and folk music. The symposium will end with a performance of two Czech classical musicians, a pianist and violinist from Prague. Participants include: Michael Beckerman, keynote speaker, University of California at Santa Barbara Caryl Emerson, Princeton University Mary Kalil, Princeton University Alan Houtchens, Texas A&M University George Koudelka, Flatonia, Texas John Novak, Northern Illinois University Thomas Machalek, University of Texas at Austin Free Admission The talks will begin at 9:30 a.m. and end by approximately 5 p.m. to be followed by the concert at 8 p.m.. The talks and performance are open to the public and all are invited to attend.

Admission is free.

The Austin Scottish Rite Theater is located just south of the university campus at 207 W. 18th Street on the corner or 18th and Lavaca. For more information, call either the Slavic Department at the University of Texas, (512) 471-3607 or the Austin Scottish Rite Theater (512) 472-7247.

Regards, Craig Cravens Chair of Czech Studies University of Texas at Austin —SPJST-

National Czech and Slovak Museum invites entries for egg exhibition This Easter season, the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library is featuring an exhibition of eggs decorated in the Czech, Moravian and Slovak styles.

Any folk artist (decorator) who has been a resident of the United States for the past five years may be eligible to submit his/her work for exhibition.

There is a limit of four entries per person. Each submission of egg art must be accompanied by a registration form.

The entry deadline is April 1, 2000.

For More Information, Call The eggs will be on display in the museum from April 8 through April 23, 2000. To receive a registration form and further information about the exhibition, call Patricia A. Hikiji at (319) 362-8500.

Patricia A. Hikiji Program Coordinator National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library —SPJST-

Fayette County Chapter of the CHS of Texas meets The Fayette County Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas met on Sunday, January 16, 2000 at the Senior Citizen Center at 255 North Franklin La Grange for its regularly scheduled quarterly meeting with 38 members and one guest in attendance.

President Cathy Chaloupka called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. She extended greetings in Czech welcoming everyone and wishing them a Happy New Year. Guest Edwin Moudry was introduced as well as Sandra Matthijetz presenting the program for the meeting.

President Chaloupka stated that she had received an enormous number of responses to the gracious hospitality extended to everyone by the Fayette County Czech Heritage Chapter at the State Meeting held November 20, 1999 at the SPJST Hall in Fayetteville. She praised the Chapter for being outstanding hosts and giving special thanks to Elmont and Georgia Vyvial for coordinating the responsibilities of the kitchen, preparation of the meal, supplies etc.

and all those who helped make things run smoothly.

In regards to the Fayette Chapter offering a $250 scholarship to a Fayette County student, President Chaloupka stated that she conferred with others providing scholarships regarding collecting information from applicants.

She drafted a brief outline of application forms for students to submit for the scholarship and that a candidate would be selected based on an essay, "What Being a Czech Means to Me." She is seeking two or more people who are impartial to select a recipient. The deadline to submit an application for the scholarship is March 31.

The scheduling of meetings was discussed and President Chaloupka asked if they would like to have the combined picnic with the SPJST Lodge 1 as in the past years. A motion was made by Lowell Kubala and seconded by Carolyn Meiners to have the combined picnic at Polansky's Lake at Rek Hill.

The motion carried.

Following is a schedule of the Chapter's meetings for the year 2000: April 16—Senior Citizen's Activity Center in La Grange June 11—Annual Picnic September 10—Senior Citizens Activity Center in La Grange.

December 12—Christmas party Cathy also mentioned the possibility of having a picnic basket lunch at the the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Grounds.

In regards to the 1999 Christmas party, President Chaloupka asked members to give a hand of applause to Willie Mae and Ernie Smahlik for their gracious hospitality at their lovely historic home in Columbus. The Smahliks in turn extended an invitation to have the Chapter's Christmas party there again this year which was enthusiastically accepted by everyone.

The third issue of the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center 2000 Calendar is still available at a cost of $10 which has more color pictures and is of glossy print per Carolyn Meiners. She also stated that Robert Janak is taking on another project with the thought of putting together a Texas Czech Encyclopedia which no one else has ever done so this will be another first. He is also working on the Czech exhibit at the Texan Cultural Center in San Antonio and is in the process of collecting data for a touch screen computer generated program to view video segments of Czech heritage from one generation to another and is contacting each Czech Heritage Society Chapter to participate.

He plans to come in October to film the Fayette Czech Singers and Dancers teaching children to sing and dance.

President Chaloupka stated that Carolyn Meiners was our little Czech ambassador of Fayette County and congratulated her again in receiving the 1999 Texas Czech Heritage Award. She also acknowledged Helen Mikus for promoting Czech Heritage through singing, dancing and educating the children to be proud of their Czech ancestry.

Cathy said that every time she sees Jerome Mazoch on the street, he is promoting Czech heritage and seeking members for the Society which all of us should be doing. She gave each and everyone the challenge of "What is it I Can Do to Contribute to the Society?"

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Prepositions with the Accusative Case Dopis. Semestr konef a studenti maji krdtke prdzdniny. Maj kamardd Karel Novak proto neni v Praze v koleji, ale doma v Bra. Dnes mu pi gi dopis.

Nejdfive kupuji v papirnictvf dopisni papir a °balky. Doma potom beru jeden dopisni papir a zatinam: Karle, ... Pik mu, co celY den &lam, 2e chodim na dlouhe prochazky a veer na hezke koncerty nebo na zajimave filmy. Nakonec beru ()Mau a pfgi na ni adresu: Vd/enY pan Karel Novak Habrovd 22 602 00 Brno 2 Davam dopis dovnitf a jdu na pogtu.

Na pate kupuji jednu g edesdtihalefovou zndmku, ddvdm ji na dopis a ten hdzim do schrdnky.

VOCABULARY: dopis-letter, semestr-school term, konei-it ends, kratkjr-short, prazdniny, p1.-vacations, kamarad-friend, proto-therefore, kolej, f.-hostel, dorm, alebut, dnestoday, mu- (to) him, nejdIive-first (of all), kupuji- I buy, papirnictvistationer's, dopisni papir-notepaper, obalka-envelope, beru-I take, zaeindmI begin, miljr-dear, beloved, Karleaddressing form of Karel, ie-that, chodim-I (often) go, prochazka-walk, koncert-concert, zajimaq-interesting, nakonec-in the end, na ni-on it, adresaaddress, ddvdm-I give, put, dovnitf-(motion) inside.

1. The preposition na can be combined both with the accusative and the locative cases. With the locative it answers the question Kde je? (Where is, where can be found?) With the accusative Kam jde? (Where is he going, what place is he moving to?).

Compare: locative accusative Kam davam Kde je Kniha je Divam knihu na stole. na stul. kniha? knihu?

Pigu slovo na Slovo je na papir. papire.

Bydlfm na Jedu na Smfchov.

Smichove.

Jdu na Studuji na universitu. universite.

2. With some words the preposition na replaces the preposition v in the meaning "in", e.g. na poke, na nddrai, na namesti, na universite, and some names of places na Morave, na Smichove.

3. Preposition na can also express purpose: Jdu na nakup. I go shopping.

Jdu na koncert. I go to a concert.

Jdu na pivo. I go (somewhere) to drink beer.

Jdu na piednaku. I go to a lecture.

Jdu na tramvaj. I go (somewhere) to take a tram.

4. Preposition pro with the accusative has the meaning for, (or to bring, to fetch): Ty cigarety nejsou pro otce. Jdu pro mleko. Jdu pro doktora Novaka.

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February 28 Deadline for request of scholarship application to CESAT. Awards will be announced by or before April, 2000. To receive an application, please write to: George Pazdra., M.D., J.D., Secretary of Matice, 6635 White Marsh Valley Walk, Austin, Texas, 78746.

March 4 Czech Music Symposium at the Austin Scottish Rite Theater—sponsored by the Slavic Languages Department of the University of Texas at Austin. Talks will be from 9:30 a.m. to approximately 5 p.m. and followed by the concert at 8 p.m. The talks and performance are open to the public.

Admission is free. The Austin Scottish Rite Theater is located just south of the university campus at 207 W. 18th Street on the corner or 18th and Lavaca. For more information, call either the Slavic Department at the University of Texas, (512) 471-3607 or the Austin Scottish Rite Theater (512) 472-7247.

March 18 "A Night of Celebration" Fourth Annual

Czech Cultural Center Houston Membership, Scholarship Awards and Election of Board of Directors Dinner—at Saint Mark's Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 3816 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, Texas, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Join us for this very festive, entertaining evening, great seated dinner/wine accompaniment, short business meeting and live entertainment.

Reservations required. R.S.V.P. by March 13. Contact Czech Cultural Center Houston phone/fax (713) 686-6362.

March 25 - April 13, 2000 The National Alliance of Czech Catholics is sponsoring a Pilgrimage for the Holy Year celebration. Contact Alden Smith (254) 582-5814 or Marvin Marek (281) 499-2249.

For further information, please contact: Marvin J. Marek, Chairman TDNACC Pilgrimage Committee 2802 Camelot St. Missouri City, Texas 77459-2633 Phone: (281) 499-2249 Fax: (281) 403-9665 marvin_marek@msn.com March 27 - May 8, Mondays Conversational Czech II language classes at Austin Community College. The cost of the class is $75. Registration is held at the ACC Highland Business Center (HBC), 4th floor between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m., Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday. For further information, contact ACC at (512) 223-7724.

April 2000 Grand Reception Honoring Ambassador Alexander Vondra and Captain Eugene Cernan Book Signing.

Date/details to be announced.

April 16 Fayette County Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas meeting at Senior Citizens Activity Center in La Grange.

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Installation of the year 2000 officers and directors was held and Jerome Mazoch installed the following reading over the responsibilities of each of them: President Cathy Chaloupka Vice President—Helen Mikus Secretary/Reporter—Irene Polansky

Treasurer—Rudy Minarcik Historians Georgia Hrachovy, Helen Mikus

Directors Carolyn Meiners and Elmont (Completing their two-year terms); George Hranicky, Rudy Kaderka, Lowell Kubala, Jerome Mazoch and Jerome Zezula, one-year terms As one of the projects at Monument Nursing Home in La Grange, Betsy Chovanec is interviewing residents there recording their family histories and family stories using tape recorder from the Chamber Office. Cathy emphasized the importance of everyone recording their family history and should take the project on as you would your spring cleaning—taking it one day at a time. She related to the cleaning/polishing of her silver and not wanting it to tarnish and she did not want to see Czech heritage tarnish either. She stressed patriotism, education and preservation and that each person should find their knack preserving the Czech culture.

With emphasis on all of the above, Cathy introduced Sandra Matthijetz of Winchester who previously worked at the Wendish Museum at Serbim and is now employed as fund raiser and collecting funds for the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center at La Grange as of August, 1999. Her office is located at the Betco Building, 45 North Jefferson in La Granger and is there to help anyone regarding questions they may have regarding the Center.

She stated that the Victoria Czech Heritage Society and Victoria Chamber of Commerce had recently made a $500 donation to the Center.

In addition to seeking grants and matching fund contributions, heavy emphasis is being placed on seeking donations as follows: Individual Donation—$35; Family Donation— $50; Corporate Donation—$240. (In regards to monetary donations, it should be noted or earmarked on the check as to what you want to contribute to; and/or in memory of; or in honor of an individual paving stone, etc.)

With the above donations, they will receive four "Nos Cesky Zivot" Newsletters and a millennium year 2000 Texas Czech calendar. Again, funds to be raised are for building a state-of-the-

art history museum/library archives, language center, amphitheater, living history, farmstead and village and are for picnics, etc. The amphitheater is the first to be constructed which can be used for concerts, plays, Easter services, back stage, Jazz festivals to help generate funds. Per Carolyn Meiners, "ground breaking" is scheduled for late April with actual dirt moving, etc. to start in October or November. Some are still overwhelmed at the cost of the entire center, but the board members are dong everything right and it will be in slow steps noting that the board of 15 members are paying out of their own pockets to attend these meetings and the person collecting funds is paid a salary and not on a percentage basis as rumored. Items donated are being stored at a bank facility and for larger items, donors will need to get in touch with Marvin Marek.

Members were also reminded to pay their Czech Heritage membership dues which are $12 of which $2 is the local Chapter and $10 for the state which are due January 31, 2000 to Rudy Minarcik in order to be on the roster.

Cathy Chaloupka mentioned that Frenstat in the Czech Republic has agreed to be a sister city of La Grange and anyone wanting to take part in the Sister Citizen group is invited to attend a meeting on January 20 at 4 p.m. to preserve and promote the Czech and German heritage. She also noted that the Texas Settlement Trails is working with the La Grange Chamber of Commerce in putting together historical information of the area.

In regards to protecting the lovely Fayette Chapter banner, there was some discussion as what type of plastic cover should be put on it. Suggestions was made to check with other chapters and checking with fabric shops or auto cover centers.

Helen Mikus reported that the Fayette Czech Singers and Dancers have been asked to perform at the Fort Bend County Czech Fest at Rosenberg on May 6, 2000 and the Spring Time Festival at Columbus on May 20, 2000.

She invited everyone to join the group announcing the next practice is scheduled for January 23, 2000 at 6:30 p.m. dancing and 7 p.m. singing at the SPJST Hall in Fayetteville.

Helen Mikus presented a Czech Information Quiz to members to complete within a ten minute time frame and Carolyn Meiners answered the most questions correctly and won a lovely wreath made by Helen Mikus.

A lovely album put together by Robert H. Roesner and tape of the November 20 meeting at Fayetteville was circulated among members.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned and a drawing was held for the door prize which was won b:s., Adolph Janecka.

Irene Polansky —SPJST-

18/VESTNIK-Wednesday, February 23, 2000

CTMtlES' 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.

LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.

LODGE 13, DIME BOX Lodge meetings are the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m.

LODGE 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.

LODGE 14, WESLEY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, July, September and December at 2:30 p.m.

Sounds 3 to 7 p.m. Admission $6 per person.

Sunday, March 12 ,-Battle dance: Vrazels and Leo Majek, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Admission $7 per person.

Sunday, March 19-Lodge hosts District Two Spring meeting.

Saturday, March 25-King of Swing, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets $5 per person.

LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. for the upcoming summer months. The dance club dances are the second Sunday of each month. For hall rental and dance information, call (254) 593-4192 or (254) 5930090.

Lodge meetings are the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise stated. During all Sunday dances, the kitchen will be open. For rentals and reservations, call Irene Helgren at (512) 281-4534; for band bookings, call Artie Monson at (512) 281-3711. Lodge 18 is non-smoking.

LODGE 16, BILA HORA Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of August and December at 2 p.m.

LODGE 20, GRANGER Meetings are the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

LODGE 29, TAYLOR Friday, February 25-Grieger-Grieger; 7:30 11:30 p.m.

LODGE 17, NEW TABOR 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 21, ENGLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2 p.m.

LODGE 18, ELGIN Sunday, February 27-Central Texas

LODGE 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.

Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 4 p.m with a covered dish meal served after the meeting. All members and guests are always welcome. The Youth Club meets the same day at 5:30 p.m. Friday night dances are held downstairs from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Enjoy delicious hamburgers every Friday night from 6 to 9 p.m. "On premises catering." For hall reservations, dance information or bookings call the lodge hall at (512) 352-9139; (512) 352-7442; or Tommy Shiiler (512) 365-7632.

LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, March 3-Social night, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 5-RVOS No. 46 Spring meeting Sunday, March 5-Lodge 6 meeting, 3 p.m.

Saturday, March 11-10th wedding anniversary party Friday, March 17-Social night, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 18-Wedding Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, please call George Straten at (254) 826-5863.

LODGE 9, SNOOK Local lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.; Youth Club meetings are at 6 p.m.

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LODGE 24, CYCLONE Saturday, April 1-Texas Spring Gala: Gala doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are now on sale. $50 donation admits two. The event will feature a delcious barbecue dinner for two catered

by Cyclone Corral; music and dancing by Vrazels Polka Band; an open beverage bar and hors d'oeuvres; and two chances to win prizes in the door prize drawing. For tickets, please call: LaVerne Cable 985-2354; Terry Coots 985-2684; Ginger Greger 984-0070; Richard Greger 583-4356; Bobby Hoelscher 985-2537; Wilbert Mikeska 984-2484; Bernice Sebek 9852361; Patsy Baker 985-2457; Brian Vanicek 985-0007; Harold Vanicek 583-2335; or Melanie Zavodny 983-3378.

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, rentals, please contact Hall Manager Wilbert Mikeska (254) 985-2484.

LODGE 25, ENNIS Saturday, February 26-Lodge hosts SPJST Workshop/Incentive Banquet Friday, March 3-St. John Prom Thursday, March 9-Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 11-Wedding Saturday, March 18-42 Domino Tournament Saturday, March 25-RVOS No. 51 picnic Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. Youth Club meets on the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Game room open every

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

LODGE 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.

LODGE 30, TAITON Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m.

LODGE 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 35, ELK 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 36, WEST Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of March, June, September and December at 6:45 p.m.

LODGE 38, KOVAR Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m.

LODGE 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 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Lodge meetings are held the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the lodge hall, located just off US 59 in Hillje (409) 648-2317. Bingo is played on Monday nights at 7 p.m. Every second Monday is $100 game night. License #17600539641. For hall bookings, please call Sheldon Holub (409) 543-7387, Tria Molberg (409) 543-3044 or (409) 648-2317 (lodge hall.)

LODGE 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 47, SEATON Saturday, February 26-Granger Polka Boys, mixed music. Tickets $5 each.

Sunday, February 27-Marek, Jezek, Kotrla Reunion Saturday, March 4-No dance/Private rental Saturday, March 11-Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five, 7 to 11 p.m. Tickets $5 per person.

Saturday, March 18-No dance/Private rental Monday, March 20-Board meeting, 7 p.m.

Tues., March 21-RVOS No. 5 meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 25-No dance/Private party Star Hall is a Non-Smoking facility.

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 2000 will be from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. For information about hall bookings, please call Louis Kohutek (254) 983-2261 or (254) 985-2548 (the hall phone) on Saturday night.

Wednesday, February 23, 2000-VESTNIK/19 LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m.

LODGE 49, ROWENA Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of February, May, August and November at 7 p.m.

LODGE 51, ELLINGER Lodge meetings are the third Wednesday of March, June, September and December at 7 p.m.

LODGE 54, WEST Saturday, February 26-K. C. Knights Friday, March 3-First quarterly meeting of 2000, Loge 54, West, 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 4-Kucera reunion Sunday, March 5-Benefit for Alfred Niemeyer: Barbecue dinner with all the trimmings. Prize drawing, auction and silent auction.

Saturday, March 11-Wedding Saturday, March 18-Wedding Saturday, March 25-Wedding Sunday, March 26-Bezdek reunion 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 63, SWEET HOME Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.

LODGE 65, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September and December at 1 p.m.

LODGE 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, dominos, etc.) are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Members, please bring snacks.

LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of March, June, September and Dec. at 3 p.m.

LODGE 73, SEYMOUR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 12 p.m.

LODGE 74, LOVELADY Lodge business meetings are held quarterly on the first Sunday of January, April, July and October at 5:30 p.m. Game nights are every Monday and Saturday from 7-10 p.m. Permit No. 1-75-1052324-8. "Donna's Kitchen" will be open.

LODGE 87, TEMPLE Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For rental information, call Bertha Capps at (254) 778-4371 (Shop) or (254) 773-6164 (Home).

LODGE 88, HOUSTON .

Saturday, February 26-Ray Royster, big band music. Tickets $11 each. *Dress code.

Saturday, March 4-Donnie Wavra, ballroom, polka/variety. Admission $6 per person.

Saturday, March 11-Tony Janak, polka/variety. Tickets $6 each.

Saturday, March 18-Manny Green, big band music. Tickets $11 each. *Dress code.

Saturday, March 25-No dance Saturday, April 1-Pat Veit, polka/variety.

Tickets $6 each.

Lodge meetings are the second Monday at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. All dances are 8:30 p.m. to midnight, unless otherwise noted. Bingo every Thursday evening; early bird special starts at 7:15 p.m. Regular games start at 7:45 p.m. License No. 3-00-6212077-41001. For reservations, call (713) 869-5767. *Dress code dances: evening attire, ladies and gentlemen.

LODGE 91, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2:30 p.m. or as otherwise specified.

LODGE 92, FORT WORTH Sunday, March 5-Gary Lee Country/Western Orchestra, 3 to 7 p.m.

Sunday, March 19-Don Peachey of Burnet, Wisconsin. This is alwyas a very enjoyable and well attended dance. Make plans to attend, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., or as otherwise specified. Youth Club meets on the second Sunday of each month. Ballroom dancing every Friday night sponsored 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. Family night/tarok on the first and third Tuesday, 7 p.m. Ladies' Circle meets on second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. For a place to hold your large parties, anniversaries or other special events, call Joyce at (817) 624-1361.

LODGE 93, HOBSON Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at 207 South Park in Karnes City.

LODGE 94, WHEELOCK Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 1 p.m.

LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 1 p.m.

LODGE 97, PLACEDO Thursday, March 9, 2000-Meeting at REA Building, Victoria, 6:30p.m.

Thursday, June 8-Meeting at REA Building, Victoria, 6:30 p.m.

LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI Sunday, March 26-Lodge hosts SPJST District Seven Spring meeting.

Lodge meetings are held in March, June, September and December.

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 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 La Grange at 7:30 p.m.

LODGE 80, HOLLAND Sunday, May 28-Spring Festival; details forthcoming.

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 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 84, DALLAS Wednesday, February 23-Bus trip to Bossier City: Depart Lodge 84 at 7 a.m. by chartered bus to Bossier City Casino and depart there at 6 p.m. for return to lodge. $20 per person; Advance reservations required. Contact Wanda Petr at (214) 352-4397 for reservations or information.

Sunday, March 18-Dance with music by Vrazel Polka Band, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Admission $7 per person Monday, March 20-Lodge meeting, 7:30 Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. located at the hall, 2625 Floyd Street. For band bookings, call Cheri Petr at 352-4397 or Ben Jarma at 3481514. For rentals, call Emil Petr at (214) 826-3557.

LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at the lodge hall, unless otherwise noted.

LODGE 125, WESTHOFF Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September and December at 2 p.m.

LODGE 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.

LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO 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 135, ENNIS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.

LODGE 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 141, SEALY Lodge meetings are held every second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, 917 North Circle in Sealy.

LODGE 142, HOUSTON Sunday, March 12-Lodge meeting Sunday, April 9-Lodge meeting Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Cajun dance every second Saturday of each month with live music. Hall rentals for wedding or party, call (713) 862-6291 after 4 p.m.

LODGE 143, INEZ Lodge meetings are the third Friday of March, June, September and December at 6 p.m.

LODGE 151, WHARTON The quarterly lodge meetings will be held on the second Monday of June, September and December in the meeting room of Hinze Bar-B-Que Catering on Highway 59 in Wharton, Texas. The time for the meetings is 7 p.m.

LODGE 153, LA SALLE Lodge meetings are held quarterly in March, June, September and December at 6 p.m.

LODGE 154, FORT WORTH Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise stated.

LODGE 155, AUSTIN Lodge meetings are held quarterly on the third Sunday of the month at 2:30 p.m.

LODGE 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 157, LUBBOCK Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, Sept. and Dec. at 3 p.m.

LODGE 161, LA PARITA-JOURDANTON Lodge meetings are held on the first Sunday of each month at 4:30 p.m. at the Jourdanton State Bank Community Room; except for March, June, September and December meetings which will be held at a restaurant at 4:30 p.m. for a meal and meeting.

LODGE 164, RIO HONDO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2:30 p.m.

LODGE 172, PASADENA Saturday, March 4-Ray Osborne Sunday, March 5-Lodge hosts District Five Spring meeting.

Saturday, March 11-Country Delux Saturday, March 18-Down Time Hall is located at 3609 Preston in Pasadena.

For information regarding hall rentals for birthday parties, wedding receptions, retirement parties, Christmas parties, etc., please call Vicki (281) 542-1774 or call the lodge hall (281) 487-3297. Starting January, 1999, Lodge 172 will be renting the hall on the last Saturday of each month. For reservations, call the lodge hall (281) 487-3297.

Saturday night dances are held from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. 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.

LODGE 175, ROSENBERG Membership meetings are held the second Monday of March (13th); June (19th); September (11th); and December (11th).

Location of each meeting will be announced.

LODGE 177, ACADEMY Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.; trustees' meeting is 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. 1-742042239-0 Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the kitchen is open.

LODGE 178, LONGVIEW-KILGORE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the VFW Post 4002, Longview.

LODGE 179, WARRENTON Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Lions Club Building in Carmine at 201 Centennial Street.

LODGE 180, BURLESON Lodge hall is located on I-35W, 1.5 miles south of Burleson. For hall rentals, call

Estelle Hurtik at (817) 284-7218, Rhonda Hurtik at (214) 435-2286, or John Hilcher at (817) 293-8166. Doors open for dances at 7:45 p.m.; dance 8:30 to 12:30 a.m.

Children 10 and under free. 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 182, FALLS COUNTY Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of each month at 4 p.m.

LODGE 183, ARLINGTON 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 184, MOULTON Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of March, June, September and December at 7 p.m.

LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of February, April, June, August, October and December.

LODGE 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. 1-7420733095-41002.

LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. followed by a covered dish meal. Youth meetings are the first Sunday of at 3 p.m. Domino players meet the second Tuesday of each month 1 to 4 p.m. For information regarding building rentals, please call (512) 2551554 or (512) 255-3415.

LODGE 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September and December at 2 p.m.

LODGE 191, LUFKIN For lodge rentals, contact Frank Juarez at (409) 875-4676. For dance reservations, contact Marilyn Page (409) 632-1124.

Meetings are held at the lodge hall located at 1715 Hughes Street in Lufkin, Texas.

Regular dances are on the third Saturday of every month. Reservations for tables at dances will be made on a first call basis.

LODGE 195, CLEBURNE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of March, June, September and December at 7 p.m.

LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST All dances open to the public. Admission $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 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

LODGE 201, BLEIBLERVILLE-NELSONVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. Contact Celesta Balke for hall rentals at (409) 830-0118.

LODGE 202, JOURDANTON Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2:30 p.m. at the Jourdanton State Bank in in the Community Room.

LODGE 206, TRI-COUNTIES Lodge meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Lions Club in Mexia, 201 North Paris Street, Mexia, Texas.

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