Volume 94 Number 28
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SPJST Statewide Barbecue Cook-Off and Summer Fair this weekend at Lodge 47, Seaton SPJST hosts its Annual Statewide Barbecue CookOff and Summer Fair at Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall this Friday, July 14 and Saturday, July 15. Seaton Star Hall is a pleasant fivemile drive east of Temple,
just off Highway 53. Festivities begin with a free concert on Friday, July 14 at 8 p.m. with family-oriented entertainment by Johnny Mandell and the Muddcatts. If you missed Elvis and Beatles the first time around, this is your chance to enjoy a real treat! A special classic car display will be set up on Friday evening. Those with classic and/or show cars are invited to display their vehicles, beginning at 6 p.m. Food and beverages will be available during the evening at the hall. Johnny Mandell, first place winner of the Elvis Tribute Competition, brings his MuddCatts to Seaton Star Hall for a free family concert on Friday, July 14. Meet the Muddcatts on page 5.
Patriotism in Action
Set to ride the patriotic SPJST Float through Belton’s 4th of July parade are, front, left to right, Gena Weeks, Kim Culliton, and Katie Weeks, all of Lodge 183, Arlington. Center row: R.J. Cortasie and Logan Whitaker, both of Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy, and Bobby and Bob Hagen, both of Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point. Back: Tommy Weeks of Lodge 183.
July 12, 2006
~ Inside ~ Lodge 66 Waco honors members Page 8 Lodge 169 Brenham activities Page 10 Lodge 84 Dallas youth win district crowns Page 15
In addition to the barbecue cook-off, there will be a silent auction to support the SPJST Scholarship Program. For more information, please contact the SPJST Home Office at (254) 773-1575. Also, plan to come out to Seaton Star Hall on Saturday, July 15, beginning at 10 a.m. to enjoy the cook-off and summer fair activities, including games, exhibits,
and live music. Admission is free, and the entire family is invited. Trophies and $3,000 prize money will awarded in the barbecue cook-off. To participate, please contact Edwin Pechal at (254) 9852282. Thanks to Jupe Feeds, Inc. who are sponsoring Friday evening’s activities. —SPJST—
Lodge 183 Arlington Youth Club activities Page 16
Interest Rates .....................3 Family Fun Dates ...............3 Scholarship Thanks...........5 Lodge Letters .....................6 Reunions...........................11 In Memoriam.....................12 Youth .................................14 State YAD Hotel Info ........15 Czech Culture...................20 Activities Calendar...........22
SPJST Royalty - Ready, Set, Ride!
2005-2006 SPJST State King Nick Culliton of Lodge 183, Arlington and State Queen Rachel Hunter of Lodge 25, Ennis take their place atop a 2006 Corvette for Belton’s Fourth of July parade while State Duke Chris Johnson of Lodge 66, Waco and State Duchess Amanda Jurik of Lodge 25, Ennis sit in a 1972 Corvette (right photo). More than 30,000 people lined the streets of Belton to watch this year’s parade. More photos on page 4. The Belton parade was the 2005-2006 State Royalty’s final appearance prior to State Youth Achievement Day on August 5 in Temple.