Volume 105 Number 37
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Czech Republic Helps Czech-Texan Community Hit by Harvey
Hynek Kmonicek, Czech Republic Ambassador to the United States, announced the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lubomir Zaoralek, has approved the provision of 5 million Czech Crowns ($237,437) for humanitarian assistance to displaced families in La Grange, Texas, in response to Hurricane Harvey. Brian Vanicek, Honorary Consul to the Czech Republic for Texas, notified La Grange officials of this donation that is intended for the basic needs of people displaced by Hurricane Harvey such as: shelter, food, water, health and hygiene needs. Mr. Vanicek presented the donation to La Grange during a public ceremony at the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange, Texas on Friday, September 15 at 2 p.m. where Judge Edward Janecka accepted the award on behalf of La Grange. Hurricane Harvey caused devastating floods in the State of Texas, leading to loss of life and temporary displacement of millions of people, including Czech compatriots. The hurricane and resulting floods also had a severe impact on the infrastructure and environment. The donation presented by Vanicek represents an expression of the Czech Republic’s solidarity with the United States of America and the Czech compatriots during this disaster with far-reaching consequences. The Government of the Czech Republic is ready to continue with this support. —SPJST—
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September 20, 2017
District Three represents at Westfest Parade District Three members of all ages gathered to ride the two SPJST Floats in the Westfest parade in West on Saturday, September 2, 2017. See more parade photos on page 8. BELOW PHOTOS: Leading the floats in Corvettes were, left, 2017-2018 State King Austen Holland and State Queen April Dvorak, driven by District Three Director John Engelke (with wife Diana riding) and State Duke Maison Holland and State Duchess Madison Holland, driven by Supreme Lodge Chairman Donnie Victorick (with wife Janice riding).
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Perfect Day for a Picnic
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Lodge 186 Caldwell Youth Club celebrates grandparents
Lodge 47 Seaton Youth Club honors grandparents
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