Volume 106 Number 8
ˇ ´ VESTNIK S P J S T Benevolence
H E R A L D
★ Humanity
ISSN —07458800
Royal Service 2017-2018 SPJST State King Austen Holland and State Queen April Dvorak assist with serving guests in the kitchen during their home Lodge 25, Ennis’ annual fundraiser on Saturday, February 17. The successful event included a barbecue meal, music, prize drawings, and a cornhole tournament. More photos on pages 6 and 13.
★ Brotherhood
February 28, 2018
Vlasta Surovik achieves Grand Age of 96
SPJST congratulates Sister Vlasta Surovik of Lodge 17, New Tabor! Sister Vlasta celebrated her 96th birthday on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at St. Joseph Manor in Caldwell, Texas, with her church family, friends, and relatives. Pastor Mark Sebek offered a prayer, and cake and punch were served. It was a wonderful reunion and celebration enjoyed by all. She received many cards, gifts, and flowers, which she is very
Valentines for Veterans
thankful for. Her family includes Albert and Carolyn Surovik, Jerry and Lillian Beasley, Roy and Jina Surovik, Pat Surovik, and Nelson and Teri Surovik. “We are very blessed to have her with us,” her family says. Sister Vlasta is now entitled to all SPJST member benefits with no further dues or assessments. Congratulations and best wishes, Vlasta! —SPJST— §§§§§§
Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club delivered valentine cheer to William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home in Temple on Sunday, February 11. Youth members are pictured with Virginia and Doug Williams, who served as officers for many years of Lodge 15, Buckholts. Pictured, left to right, are front, left to right, Tristan Martinez, Travis Ordogne, and Everhett Bartek. BACK: Dawsen Carter, Jayten Burt, Jaysen Carter, Kal-El Martinez, Virginia Williams, Doug Williams (seated), Hunter Bartek, Seth Martinez, and Chase Alexander.
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Interest Rates ......................................3 Important Dates ...................................3 District Spring Meeting Dates ............3 Recipe...................................................3 Job Posting..........................................4 State Domino Tournament Info .......4,5
Lodge Section .....................................5 Youth Section ....................................14 In Memoriam ......................................17 Czech Culture ....................................18 Advertisements.............................20-21 Lodge Calendar .................................22
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Lodge 81 Needville sponsors washer tournament
District One youth enjoy Peter Rabbit movie
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Lodge 88 Houston youth participates in Steps for Students