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Vol. 114, No. 8 • Established 1897 • August 15, 2012
2012 Art Contest Winners
1st 1st
age 5-7 age 8-9
Rylie Fredrickson Zaron Hauswirth
Lodge No. 219, Strathcona, MN Lodge No. 126, Ashland, WI
1st 1st
age 10-12 age 13-15
Zane Hauswirth Zachary Hauswirth
Lodge No. 126, Ashland, WI Lodge No. 126, Ashland, WI
WFLA Home Office
1900 1 st Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Toll-free 1-877-wflains (935-2467)
(319) 363-2653 Fax: (319) 363-8806 The NCSML’s “Grand
Opening, Grand
Mon. - Thurs., 7:45 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. (CST) Designs” event
Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. (CST) ribbon cutting by
Czech and Slovak
Howard J. Wolfe, President
Republic, U.S., and
Management Team
e-mail: jwolfe@wflains.org
local officials, as well
Craig Van Dyke
as museum board
Senior Vice President and Treasurer members.
e-mail: cvdyke@wflains.org
Donald Nieland
Vice President of Information Technology and
Secretary
e-mail: dnieland@wflains.org The NCSML was
blessed on Sunday
Ann Day Freeman, Vice President and Chief during a special
Underwriter service held at noon
e-mail: aday@wflains.org by Clergy from
six Cedar Rapids
Jack Minder, Controller churches. Attendees
e-mail: jminder@wflains.org presented a flower
for blessing, and then
Daniel Anderegg, Manager of Sales and Marketing picked up a different
e-mail: Danderegg@wflains.org flower to take with
them.
Howard J. Wolfe
Board of Directors
120 N 19th Ave., Hiawatha, IA 52233
District 1, Terry Hynek
2375 County Rd. Q, Wilber, NE 68465
(402) 821-3167 • terryhynek@hotmail.com
District 2, Brenda Osterman
18803 Ibsen Rd, Sparta, WI 54656 Director Mary
(608) 487-2655 • brendaosterman@hotmail.com Bradley carries the
District 3, Donald R. Krall Michigan flag with
2324 25th St. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 her youth group of
(319) 365-8873 • dkrall@imonmail.com dancers from MI.
District 4, Duane J. Jirik Several dancers are
Chairman of the Board in the new Michigan
1006 3rd St. NE, New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-4885 • dajirik@bevcomm.net
YELL! youth group.
District 5, Mary Bradley
200 W. Cass St., St. Johns, MI 48879
District 6, Bonita Fillmore
10803 Lancaster Ave, Klamath Falls, OR 97601
District 7, Brad Evans
3345 East Hwy 34, Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 816-9611 • bradleymevans@yahoo.com The Domaci Czech
Folk Dancers from
FraternalHerald New Prague, MN
line up before
Official Organization of the parade, with
D ire c tor D u ane Jirik
Western Fraternal Life Association.
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2 August 2012
NATIONAL CZECH & SLOVAK MUSEUM
& LIBRARY GRAND RE-OPENING
It isn’t a coincidence that the new home for the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library is housed on Inspiration Place.
The journey back has been nothing short of inspirational in the last four years. In 2008, the Czech Museum was swallowed up
by the Cedar River in a frightening act of Mother Nature. Being almost totally emerged in floodwater, the museum was taken
over by debris, sludge, and the stench of floodwaters that had collided with everything in its path. All hope was not lost though,
much like the Czech and Slovak immigrants escaping oppression, the museum has resurfaced stronger than ever.
The museum was moved 480 feet from its original home, and an additional 33,000 square feet have been added to the already
17,000-square foot facility. Not only was the museum moved, but it was raised 3 feet above the 2008 flood level as a precaution.
The museum now houses a 50-seat theatre, an expanded library, three galleries, WFLA/ZCBJ Hall with a plague recognizing
original contributors, a fully equipped kitchen, outdoor amphitheater, a gift shop, and underground parking for 64 vehicles.
On July 14 and 15, the grand re-opening of the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library was celebrated by over 14,000
people from all over the country. This colossal celebration began with a Parade of States winding its way through the newly
restored Czech Village. The wfla Board of Directors, who were in town for a board meeting, walked in the parade and carried a
flag representing their home state. Following the parade, the masses gathered for the opening ceremony and ribbon cutting event.
The museum was then open to the public for library tours and gallery exhibits. John Mucha, grandson of famed artist Alphonse
Mucha, welcomed visitors to the Mucha exhibition. He told of the families' efforts to preserve the artistic legacy of Alphonse’s
works. The Mucha exhibit will continue through December 31. Also featured was the Weird and Wonderful: Award Winning
Art of Children’s Books, a viewing from Slovakia which spotlighted 73 Biennial of Illustrations Bratislava (BIB) award-winning
children’s book illustrators from around the world. This vibrant and fantastical exhibition will be displayed through October
7. The third exhibit, aptly named It All Comes out in the Wash, shows the restored costumes (kroje), scarves, ritual clothes, and
household linens that were damaged by the 2008 flood.
The afternoon was full of food, dancing, and live music that led into the night. WFLA sponsored a concert stage that hosted
The Craig Erickson Band with special guest Natalie Brown. The Czech Plus Band also performed, and the headline act, Caravan
of Thieves from Connecticut, took the stage at 7 p.m. Outside in the amphitheatre, six authentic folk dance troupes performed.
Lodge Bannister No. 225, along with Director Mary Bradley and former Director Tom Bradley, had a dance group that marched
in the Parade of States, and performed traditional Czech folk dances in the afternoon, directed by Diane Bradley. The Domaci
Czech Folk Dancers from New Prague, MN also performed with several wfla members, including Izak Jirik. The night ended
with a large scale light show created by Matthew Kluber, John Richard, and Sound Concepts of Cedar Rapids. Depicting the
plight from flood to restoration, the title of the light show was Nesmirnost (Czech and Slovak for immensity).
The celebration continued on Sunday afternoon with a blessing and service, more exhibits, tours, films, musical entertainment,
and puppets. Two performances by the Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theatre based in New York City, were the highlight of
the day. This group uses antique Czech puppets to tell the story of The White Doe. This unique puppet show brought the grand
re-opening to an end at 5 p.m. on Sunday evening.
The two-day grand re-opening celebration was not only a party to dedicate a new building; it was a healing of sorts for all
involved in the 2008 flood. The museum has fought to rise again and has been reborn larger and stronger than ever. It is truly
an inspirational place!
Lodge Bannister No. 225 group performing in the WFLA float with the Craig Erickson band who we (l to r) Representing their state in the parade were
afternoon at the Grand Opening. sponsored on stage in the afternoon. Joan Sedlacek (MN), Directors Brenda Osterman (WI),
Don Krall, (IA), and Terry Hynek (NE).
August 2012 3
Art Contest Information
Our Art Contest winners are pictured on the front and back cover, with their winning entries featuring our theme: Favorite
Summer Activity. We received many excellent entries. Thanks to all our youth members who took the time to share their ideas
and talents with us.
Our judge was Penni Hancock, art teacher for Hiawatha Elementary School.
We hope all our young members will enter again next year. Winning pictures can also be viewed on the website:
www.wflains.org/artcontest.html.
The following entries were awarded Honorable Mention:
Juna Krikava, Lodge 44, Hayward, MN Caleb Ainsworth, Lodge No. 330, Brookfield, IL
Natalie Ievans, Lodge No. 330, Brookfield, IL Rachael Reese, Lodge No. 44, Hayward, MN
Erika Schwisow, Lodge No. 74, Dorchester, NE Joshua Reyna, Lodge No. 104, Clutier, IA
Andrew Freeman, Lodge No. 7, Cedar Rapids, IA Chase Christian, Lodge No. 346, Willow River, MN
Autumn McIntyre, Lodge No. 68, Brainard, NE Erin Szulczewski, Lodge No. 408, City Point, WI
Brian Prchal, Lodge No. 2, New Prague, MN Zaron Hauswirth, Category 2, Lodge No. 126, Ashland, WI
Zane Hauswirth, Lodge No. 126, Ashland, WI
Helping Our Young Members Achieve Their Dreams
The Western Fraternal Life Association Education and Charitable Foundation was formed to allow tax-deductible
donations toward the benefit of wfla members seeking to advance their education, and in the future make donations to other
charities.
Donations to the Foundations (from February 2012 to July 2012)
Michael Ruzek Lodge No. 38, Austin, MN
Jack and Linda Minder Lodge No. 7, Cedar Rapids, IA
Melissa Haeska Lodge No. 38, Austin, MN
Thomson Reuters (matching funds from M. Haeska)
Lodge 262 Cedar Rapids, IA (In Memory of Zula Oujiri)
Greg and Valerie Gass (In Memory of Zula Oujiri)
Col. (Ret) William and Patricia Marvin Lodge No. 401, Dallas, TX (In Memory of Zula Oujiri)
Zula Oujiri Memorial Fund Cedar Rapids, IA (In Memory of Zula Oujiri)
Thank you also to Lodge No. 225, Bannister, MI for being a hole sponsor at the Foundation’s golf outing fundraiser held in June.
inside this issue Check out these great wfla
Features
NCSML Grand Opening.......................... 2-3
sponsored organizations
National Czech & Slovak Museum You Can
& Library: find out upcoming events and
Find Us on
Art Contest..........................................................4
Education & Charitable Foundation.........4 special exhibits: www.ncsml.org
Youth Writing Contest....................................5
Additional Graduating Members............ 5 WOES FM: The Polka Palace, a non-
Kelsey's Korner............................................... 6
Youth In The News........................................ 6
Honor our Veterans...................................... 7
commercial, educational radio station
broadcast from Ovid-Elsie High School, Elsie,
MI: www.oe.k12.mi.us
Facebook and
Czech Regional Archives Online.............. 7
Czech Festivals............................................... 8
Halloween Bags...........................................13
Czech-American TV
PO Box 100001, Cape Coral, FL 33910 Twitter.
JHD ..................................................................13 (708) 813-0028 www.catvusa.com
College Tips...................................................28 Czech Radio Programs
New Term Life Insurance..........................31 Cleveland, OH
Joe Kocab, WHK Radio 1220 AM
Departments Sundays from 3:03 to 5 p.m.
Producers Page...............................................8
Referral Update...............................................8
Financial Planning..........................................9
Calendar................................................... 10-11 Access your certificate infor-
Kitchen Talk................................................... 12 mation through our Member
Spotlight/Earth Care.................................. 13
Fraternal Focus.......................................14-28 Access at: www.wflains.org
In Memoriam..........................................29-30
May Claims..................................................... 30
4 August 2012
YOUTH
WRITING
CONTEST
Why is volunteering important to you?
Tell us about your volunteer efforts in your lodge, schools, clubs, sports teams, or community. Share your volunteer ex-
periences, and explain what makes them worthwhile to you or others. Also, what is your favorite volunteer activity and why?
Prizes include cash, your photo in the Fraternal Herald, and your entry posted on www.wflains.org and our wfla Facebook
page. We may also tweet the winner news.
Winners will be chosen in three age groups. The prizes are:
Category 1 – Ages 8-10 Category 2 – Ages 11-13 Category 3 – Ages 14-16
First - $25 First - $30 First - $50
Second - $15 Second - $20 Second - $30
Third - $10 Third - $15 Third - $20
What Can be Entered: General Rules:
An essay, poem, or short story up to 200 words. 1. Author must be a member of wfla between the ages of 8-16.
Work will be judged on adherence to the theme, 2. Entry must be received by November 1, 2012.
creativity, and originality. 3. Contestants may submit two entries but may qualify for only
one prize.
4. Winners will be announced in the December Fraternal Herald.
How Do I Enter:
Entries are due November 1, 2012. Entries need to include a school photo (if possible), along with your name, address, phone
number, and wfla lodge number. Please submit either handwritten on lined paper or typed on an 8½ x 11 sheet. Include the
story or poem title.
SEND ALL ENTRIES TO:
WFLA Youth Writing Contest, 1900 First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
WFLA reserves the right to scan or reproduce entries.
Additional Graduate Members:
Anthony Aguado, Lodge No. 236, Phillips, WI Henry T. Johnson III - Lodge No. 144, Mosinee, WI
Jennafer Denor, Lodge No. 221, Menchalville, WI Dylan King, Lodge No. 142, Two Rivers, WI
Ashley Estorf, Lodge No. 196, Black River Falls, WI Anne Krueger, Lodge No. 108, Denmark, WI
Zachary Hartvig, Lodge No. 144, Mosinee, WI Christine Rhatigan, Lodge No. 196, Black River Falls, WI
Caitlin Hoida, Lodge No. 142, Two Rivers, WI Alexander Veraguth, Lodge No. 193, Adams, WI
Aaron Johnson, Lodge No. 391, Luxemburg, WI Joshua Wiblishouser, Lodge No. 73, Menominee, MI
August 2012 5
YOUTH
Dorchester 446: Small but Mighty
In a few weeks, Lodge No. 446 in Dorchester, TX will start
a YELL! group. Other lodges have been taking initiative and
starting groups as well, but there is something different about
Dorchester. They only have 79 people in their whole lodge. Yet
members regularly have 20 or more people at a lodge meeting.
They have children and young adults at every meeting. How do
Why We Value Our Volunteers they do it? They keep it fun! They hold meetings at parks and
Sometimes, volunteering can be a struggle. I get it. I am near beaches, something that can be done year-round in Texas,
a volunteer for organizations as well. I get e-mails a lot that and can be done during the summer
say, “Can you do this? Could you volunteer? months in the Midwest lodges. They
We need more helpers! Come to this meet-
ing.” Sometimes the answer is yes, but more
often it is no. I’m a busy person, just like
"Volunteers invite friends and extended family as
well. Each meeting has some fun and
social activities like games or playing
you. Everyone needs time to be with family, do not necessarily at the beach.
get work done around the house, and just The amazing thing about this lodge
decompress after the long workday (or week). have the time; is that it is in a small town with even
It’s amazing that anyone volunteers at all. smaller membership. Yet, with the right
In fact, as of September 2011, only 26%
of Americans do volunteer (Volunteering in
they just have leadership and determination, members
knew they could create a YELL! group.
America, 2011). Many of our members are a
part of that 1 in 4 that take time out of their
busy schedules to better their community.
the heart." I think this lodge proves that it doesn’t
matter how many members you have,
or how big (or small) your town is, it’s
You are a valuable volunteer for our organiza- -Elizabeth Andrew about the energy and enthusiasm of the
tion, and we need more people like you! Each members. If this tiny lodge can create a
and every time you go to a meeting, think about a person in YELL! youth group, it shows that each lodge has the potential
your life who enjoys doing service, would go to a meeting, and to start a group. If you are interested in starting a youth group
invite them along. They don’t need to be a member to go to the but don’t know where to start, give me a call! I would be glad
meetings or to volunteer; they just won’t have the voting rights to help: 1-877-935-2467 or email me: kwegner@wflains.org
that members enjoy. This outreach is key to strengthening our
membership and becoming a more inclusive organization. So,
invite those philanthropic friends of yours, all volunteers are
welcome!
YOUTH IN THE NEWS
Member Ellie Haeska of Member Kathryn Haeska of Lodge Member Logan Krivanek of Lodge No. 67,
Lodge No. 38, Austin, MN No. 38, Austin, MN participated in Yukon, OK is a busy young lady who excels in all
is a member of the Lake City the Lake City Robotics Competition. that she does! She recently scored very high on
Marching Band. Throughout The team consisted of approximately 18 academic testing and was recognized by Duke
the month of June, they prac- members who competed in Regional University. Logan will be entering the 8th grade
ticed almost daily. The culmi- Competition and then advanced to this fall! She also made the cheerleading squad at
her school for next year. She sings and provides
nation was performing in ten State Competition. dramatic performances for our enjoyment at
parades. Ellie plays the mel- our annual Christmas party. Our lodge mem-
lophone, which is the marching bers join Logan’s parents, Louis and Lacy, in
band equivalent of the French congratulating her on her many achievements.
Horn.
6 August 2012
Honor
Our Veterans
The November issue of the Fraternal Herald
will honor our veterans.
Please take some time to submit a photo,
memories, or articles about a living wfla
member who served our country.
Send your submissions to:
Western Fraternal Life Association
1900 First Ave NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
or wflains@wflains.org
It’s A New World
You Can Research the Czech Regional Archives Online!
Rosemary Bodien, Lodge No. 181, Seattle, WA
Following are several sites where you can begin to research your Czech ancestors online. If you are not familiar with computers
or the web, ask your children, grand kids, nieces, or nephews to help you start looking. It is a great way to get them interested
in their heritage and develop a family tree that they can share with other members of the family.
First you need to know the name of your ancestral village in the old country. Were your ancestors Catholic or Protestant?
If Catholic, you need to find the parish. This can be found on Felix Gundacher’s website: http://www.ihff.at/, Select English
version, then gazetteer.
This website will familiarize you with the Czech Republic regional archives: http://www.czechfamilytree.com/regarchives.
htm/.
Then this website shows you where your ancestors’ place (village) and region (kral) are in the Czech Republic. Remember
to set “bez diakritiky” (without diacritical marks) and then fill in the search box. The database only knows Czech names, no
German names: http://mesta.obce.cz/.
Put http://translate.google.com/?hl=en# in your computer toolbar. That will help you translate the Czech pages into English
so you know what is going on! Some sites have little American flags or EN for translating. The records are not translated, though.
The translator function is just for reading directions, headings, etc.
At www.familysearch.com scroll down to Continental Europe. Click that. These Church books, dates 1552-1948, and records
include Litomerice, Trebon, and Zamrst Regional Archives. Also look at the other records under Czech Republic. This is another
website for Trebon: http://digi.ceskearchivy.cz/.
To access records at the Brno, Pilsen, and Prague archives, go to http://www.actapublica.eu.
A lady on Czech rootsweb has written a short guide on how to navigate the Actapublica information.
http://czechgenealogy.blogspot.com/2011/guide-to-actapublica-website.html/. It is great!
The Opava Regional Archives (northern Moravia) parish registers can be found at http://matriky.archives.cz/. This is the
website for the general Opava records: http://www.archives.cz/zao/index.php/.
Prague city records are found at http://www.ahmp.cz//. This is the perfect situation to use the Google translator that you put
on your toolbar!
Be patient! Slowly find your ancestors in the church records. Sometimes you can read the writing, sometimes you can’t.
Get to know the column headings to help you find your information. Find others who can help you read the writing. Happy
researching!
August 2012 7
P R O D U C E R S PA G E
WFLA LEADERS FOR THE
MONTH OF JUNE
Region of the Month
Zeiger Agency
top career, most top commercial
new members, Most Dean Waters, LUTCF,
Life premium, & most CLTC (WI)
certificates placed
Jack Brauker, FICF (MI)
REGIONAL MANAGERS Top 5 Career Agents
Jack Brauker, FICF
IA J. David Butler, FICF, LUTCF Brad Putnam, FIC, LUTCF, CSA
(319) 621-9597 Carrie Baeten, FIC, LUTCF
SD James J. Neuhardt, FICF Fabian Seyller, LUTCF
(605) 554-2020 Delmont Seyller
NE Matthew K. Schernikau, FIC
(402) 464-2500 or Top 5 Commercial Agents
(877) 464-9352 Dean Waters, LUTCF, LCTC
most annuity premium
ND/MN Paul D. Vaagene, LUTCF Carrie Baeten, FIC, LUTCF (WI) Brad Pratt, CLU
(701) 799-2150 or Connie Gibb
(888) 898-8863 Julie Van Boxtel
MI/OH Daniel J. Zeiger, FICF, LUTCF Delmer Wondercheck, FIC
(517) 202-2362
2012 Lodge Referral Program
Congratulations to the members who submitted referrals
czech festivals between June 16, 2012 - May 15, 2012.
Sept. 16 MN, Annual Sokol Fall Festival, St. Paul, MN
Oct. 6 OK, Oklahoma Czech Festival, Yukon, OK Referrer Name ST Lodge Referral
Carol Brinkman IA 22 1
Kelsey Clapp IA 7 3
Sheila Fairchild OK 475 4
Patricia Gotz WI 408 1
Marva Kasl NE 74 1
Ernest Maly NE 14 3
Lavern Potuzak KS 246 1
Dean Radil MN 192 1
Alois Ruman SD 71 1
Kathryn Silhan TX 428 1
8 August 2012
F I N A N C I A L P L A N N I N G M AT T E R S
"What are you
waiting For?"
By Julie Cole, CFP®, FLMI
Annuity Product Manager
"Procrastination, fear, and using the wrong financial tools are the three greatest obstacles to Financial Success," says Mike
Litman, co-author of the bestselling book, Conversations with Millionaires.
According to a survey conducted by the Financial Planning Association (FPA), only about 5% of the households in America
have a written personal financial plan. The most common response to the question of “Why don’t you have a financial plan?”
-is that most people don’t know where to begin. They feel they are so busy with work and family obligations that they don’t get
around to the critical task of financial planning.
Fear of making the wrong choices is an obstacle that Litman has overcome. He says that the biggest life changing event
he has experienced was his decision to stop waiting for everything to be perfect before taking action. He adopted the personal
motto, “You don’t have to get it right, you just have to get going.” He encourages everyone to ask themselves, “What have I been
putting off, because I’ve waited for it to be perfect, that I could start today.” And then, of course, go do it.
According to Litman, there are five things that millionaires have in common. He has listed these items in terms of their
importance to financial success:
1. Budgets – they have a real, solid budget and stick to it.
2. Insurance – they put a great deal of importance and have substantial investments in health, life, disability, auto, home,
and comprehensive liability insurance.
3. Retirement planning – they started putting money away for retirement at an early age and have consistently put money
into a retirement plan generally through payroll deduction and automatic payment plans.
4. Inventory or personal balance statement. They have a written list of all of their assets and liabilities and periodically update
the values.
5. Use appropriate financial tools and use credit very carefully. They use retirement plans and IRAs for their retirement
dollars. They make regular deposits to savings accounts to fund large purchases and emergency repairs. Only their home and
autos are financed with a mortgage or auto loans. They use credit cards to help them track expenses and generally use credit
cards knowing that they can pay off the balance from savings or checking.
Very few of the millionaires interviewed in Litman’s book considered their “keen” choice of investments as the key to their
financial success. They generally consider their success a result of a disciplined approach to saving and spending.
What are you waiting for? A financial plan shouldn’t be a burden. Start by making a preliminary budget and talking with
your Western Fraternal Life Agent who can guide you to the right insurance and retirement planning tools.
August 2012 9CALENDAR
Aug. 15 — Lodge No. 128, Rossville, KS—Mtg., 1 p.m.; lodge hall. Sept. 12 — Lodge No. 342, Spencer, NE—Mtg., 8 p.m.; Frank & Connie
Aug. 16 — Lodge No. 9, Morse Bluff, NE—Mtg., 6:30 p.m.; Morse Zidko home.
Bluff Legion Hall; 125 year celebration. — Lodge No. 400, Swisher, IA—Mtg., 11:30 a.m.; Clarion Inn,
— Lodge No. 141, Cadott, WI—Mtg., 5 p.m.; Riverview Park; Cedar Rapids.
potluck picnic. — Lodge No. 402, Ennis, TX—Mtg., 7 p.m.; Sokol Ennis Dining
Aug. 18 — Lodge No. 127, Owatonna, MN—Mtg.; Steele County Free Room, 2622 E. Hwy 34, Ennis.
Fair; Old Time Music Day & bike giveaway. Sept. 13 — Lodge No. 147, Mandan, ND—Mtg., 6:30 p.m.
Aug. 19 — Lodge No. 71, Utica, SD—Mtg., 2 p.m.; Stan Wood's home; — Lodge No. 155, Montegomery, MN—Mtg., 6 p.m.; Flipside
make plans for the state mtg and plan meal for honored Pub & Grill, New Prague; RSVP 507-744-2716.
guests. Plan on paper & can drive with 4-H club. — Lodge No. 330, Brookfield, IL—Mtg.; Czech Plaza Restau-
— Lodge No. 121, Caldwell, KS—Mtg., 6 p.m.; watermelon rant, 7016 Cermak Rd, Berwyn, IL; Any questions please call
feed. Rosemary Davis and leave a message at 630-620-5324.
— Lodge No. 446, Dorchester, TX—Mtg., 4 p.m.; Lake — Lodge No. 332, Weyerhaeuser, WI—Mtg., 10 a.m.; senior
Texoma; mtg & covered dish supper; party for adults & water citizen.
games for the kids. Sept. 14 — Lodge No. 242, Owosso, MI—Mtg., 1:30 p.m.; 1775 E
Aug. 20 — Lodge No. 104, Clutier, IA—Mtg., 5:30 p.m.; lodge hall. Owosso Ave.
Aug. 26 — Lodge No. 260, Kolin, LA—Mtg., 4 p.m.; Kolin Lodge Hall. — Lodge No. 346, Willow River, MN—Mtg., 1 p.m.; Community
Aug. 27 — Lodge No. 246, Alton, KS—Mtg., 7 p.m.; Alton Lyman T. Room at Wild River Apts., Sandstone, MN
Earl Community Park; bike giveaway. Sept. 15 — Lodge No. 38, Austin, MN—Mtg., 1 p.m.; Mower County
Aug. 31 — Lodge No. 147, Mandan, ND—7-11 p.m.; lodge hall; concert; Senior Center.
open to public. Sept. 16 — Lodge No. 121, Caldwell, KS—Mtg., 6 p.m.; Nostalgia Nook;
Sept. 1 — Lodge No. 430, West, TX—Mtg., noon; Nors Sausage & back to school.
Burger House. — Lodge No. 168, Mahnomen, MN —Social time; 2:15 p.m.;
Sept. 2 — Lodge No. 3, Crete, NE—Mtg., 1:30 p.m.; Centennial Red Apple Cafe.
Terrace. — Lodge No. 408, City Point, WI—Mtg.
— Lodge No. 28, Clarkson, NE—Mtg., noon; Brass Rail Sept. 18 — Lodge No. 80, Tyndall, SD—Mtg., 8 p.m.; Margie Hovorka's
Restaurant; meal with mtg to follow; birthday celebration. home.
— Lodge No. 144, Mosinee, WI—Mtg., 1:30 p.m.; Marcell — Lodge No. 296, Omaha, NE—Mtg., 6 p.m.; Sokol South
Wieloch home, 1705 Town Hall Rd, Mosinee. Omaha Hall; potluck; bring items for Humane Society.
Sept. 3 — Lodge No. 152, Farwell, NE—Mtg., noon; Farwell Fire Hall. Sept. 19 — Lodge No. 128, Rossville, KS—Mtg.; lodge hall; 1 p.m. mtg;
Sept. 4 — Lodge No. 74, Dorchester, NE—Mtg., 7:30 p.m.; Tabor Hall. 3 p.m volunteer picnic at the hall.
— Lodge No. 401, Dallas, TX—Mtg., 7 p.m.; Catholic Czech Sept. 20 — Lodge No. 9, Morse Bluff, NE—Mtg., 6:30 p.m.; Morse
Club, Dallas, TX. Bluff Legion Hall; work at LIM clothing and food pantry.
— Lodge No. 500, Cedar Rapids, IA—Mtg., 6 p.m.; wfla Sept. 21 — Lodge No. 127, Owatonna, MN—5:30 p.m.; get together
Annex; 6 p.m. potluck dinner. Speaker from Police Dept to at American Legion.
speak on Scams. Bring infant coveralls to convert. — Lodge No. 192, Alexandria, MN—Mtg., 8 p.m.; lodge hall.
Sept. 5 — Lodge No. 247, Flint, MI—Mtg., 4:30 p.m.; Walli's East. Sept. 22 — Lodge No. 192, Alexandria, MN—Mtg., 6:30 p.m.; lodge
Sept. 8 — Lodge No. 73, Menominee, MI—Mtg., noon; Tradewinds hall; fall supper.
Restaurant, Marinette. Sept. 23 — Lodge No. 181, Seattle, WA—Mtg.; Tacoma; Museum of
Sept. 9 — Lodge No. 11, Hopkins, MN—Mtg., 2:30-5 p.m.; Faith glass outing, contact Marjorie Bianco, 425-483-4296.
Presbyterian Church, 12007 Excel Blvd; 115 anniversary — Lodge No. 260, Kolin, LA—Mtg., 4 p.m.; Kolin Lodge Hall.
celebration, honoring 50/75 year members, Hopkins/MTKA, Sept. 29 — Lodge No. 128, Rossville, KS—Mtg., 7 p.m.; lodge hall;
sandwich social, free will offering to cover expenses; RSVP community dance.
by Sept 1 to Ann at 612-791-3104. Sept. 30 — Lodge No. 242, Owosso, MI—Mtg., 2 p.m.; 1775 E Owosso
— Lodge No. 14, Ord, NE—Mtg., 11 a.m.; North Loup Café. Ave; Stan Saylor Band; open to public, cost $10; sandwiches
— Lodge No. 20, Whitelaw, WI—Mtg., noon; Kellnersville & dessert extra.
Community Center; Fall Festival, potluck dinner at noon, Oct. 1 — Lodge No. 152, Farwell, NE—Mtg., noon; Farwell Fire Hall;
bring dish to pass, meat will be supplied by the lodge. Fun Halloween.
and games along with a short meeting to be held after dinner. — Lodge No. 389, Western, NE—Mtg., 8 p.m.; lodge hall.
— Lodge No. 193, Adams, WI—Mtg., 1 p.m.; Big Flats Town — Lodge No. 500, Cedar Rapids, IA—Mtg.; 5:30 p.m.; pizza
Hall; Picnic, District 5 lodges invited; potluck dinner, bingo, provided, bring salad or dessert; speaker Darin Crow on CR
music, scholarship drawings; food pantry items collected. history; after mtg we will put together Halloween candy bags
— Lodge No. 225, Bannister, MI—Mtg., 1:30 p.m. for Tanager Place.
— Lodge No. 236, Phillips, WI—Mtg., 1:30 p.m.; Dennis and Oct. 3 — Lodge No. 108, Denmark, WI—Mtg., 7:30 p.m.; VFW Hall
Beverly Brayton home. on Green Bay Rd, Denmark.
— Lodge No. 242, Owosso, MI—Mtg., 2 p.m.; 1775 E Owosso — Lodge No. 247, Flint, MI—Mtg., 4:30 p.m.; Walli's East.
Ave; Hank Haller Band; open to public, cost $10; sandwiches Oct. 7 — Lodge No. 3, Crete, NE—Mtg., 1:30 p.m.; Centennial Terrace.
& dessert extra. — Lodge No. 28, Clarkson, NE— noon; Brass Rail Restaurant;
— Lodge No. 361, Meadowlands, MN—Mtg., 1 p.m.; National meal with mtg to follow.
Hall, So. on Hwy 29 to Hall Rd. — Lodge No. 106, Lankin, ND—Mtg., 12:30 p.m.; Lankin
— Lodge No. 437, Ord, NE—Mtg., 1 p.m.; Ord Veteran's Club; Senior Center.
special guest speakers Wes Richard; airplane collection. — Lodge No. 144, Mosinee, WI—Mtg., 1:30 p.m.; Marcell
— Lodge No. 446, Dorchester, TX—Mtg., 4 p.m.; Lake Wieloch home, 1705 Town Hall Rd, Mosinee, WI.
Texoma; mtg & covered dish supper; water games for kids — Lodge No. 192, Alexandria, MN—Mtg., noon; Donald Trousil
& sand castle contest. home; following road ditch cleaning; potluck.
Sept. 10 — Lodge No. 127, Owatonna, MN—Mtg., 6 p.m.; Izaak Walton — Lodge No. 225, Bannister, MI—Mtg., 1:30 p.m.; food
Bldg. collection for Elsie Food Bank.
— Lodge No. 142, Two Rivers, WI—Mtg., 7 p.m.; Fire Station. — Lodge No. 246, Alton, KS—Mtg., 11 a.m.; Alton Bull City
— Lodge No. 389, Western, NE—Mtg., 8 p.m.; lodge hall. Café; Halloween; plan for trick-or-treat for Halloween.
Sept. 11 — Lodge No. 7, Cedar Rapids, IA—Mtg., 6 p.m.; wfla Annex. — Lodge No. 437, Ord, NE—Mtg., 1 p.m.; Ord Veteran's Club;
— Lodge No. 45, Omaha, NE—Mtg., 6:30 p.m.; South Omaha following meeting, dance for Mid-Nebraska clients.
Sokol Hall; personal care items for Safe Haven Women's Oct. 8 — Lodge No. 20, Whitelaw, WI—Mtg., 7 p.m.; Kellnersville
Shelter - shampoo, hair color, lotions, diapers, etc. Community Center; fall-nature event.
— Lodge No. 69, St. Paul, MN—Mtg., 6 p.m.; CSPS Hall, 383 — Lodge No. 127, Owatonna, MN—Mtg., 6 p.m.; Izaak Walton
Michigan St., St. Paul. Bldg; Halloween costume and potluck party with mtg to
— Lodge No. 188, Minot, ND—Mtg., noon; Parker Senior follow.
Center. — Lodge No. 142, Two Rivers, WI—Mtg., 7 p.m.; Fire Station.
— Lodge No. 221, Menchalville, WI—Mtg., 8 a.m.; K-City Oct. 9 — Lodge No. 7, Cedar Rapids, IA—Mtg., 6 p.m.; wfla Annex.
Diner; breakfast mtg.
10 August 2012CALENDAR
— Lodge No. 45, Omaha, NE—Mtg., 6:30 p.m.; South Omaha — Lodge No. 106, Lankin, ND—Mtg., 12:30 p.m.; Lankin
Sokol Hall; bring bagged Halloween candy for community Senior Center.
youth. — Lodge No. 144, Mosinee, WI—Mtg., 1:30 p.m.; Marcell
— Lodge No. 69, St. Paul, MN—Mtg., 6 p.m.; CSPS Hall, 383 Wieloch Home, 1705 Town Hall Rd, Mosinee.
Michigan St., St. Paul. — Lodge No. 246, Alton, KS—Mtg., 11 a.m.; Alton Bull City
— Lodge No. 188, Minot, ND—Mtg., noon; Parker Senior Café; Thanksgiving; invite all members to come and have a
Center. special meal together.
Oct. 10 — Lodge No. 342, Spencer, NE—Mtg., 8 p.m.; Dr. Charles & — Lodge No. 437, Ord, NE—Mtg., 1 p.m.; Agnes Janda home;
Donna Zidko home. donate items to veterans.
— Lodge No. 400, Swisher, IA—Mtg., 11:30 a.m.; Clarion Inn, Nov. 5 — Lodge No. 152, Farwell, NE—Mtg., noon; Farwell Fire Hall;
Cedar Rapids. Thanksgiving dinner.
— Lodge No. 402, Ennis, TX—Mtg., 7 p.m.; Sokol Ennis Dining — Lodge No. 155, Montgomery, MN—Mtg., 5 p.m.; Flipside
Room, 2622 E. Hwy, 34, Ennis. Pub & Grill, New Prague; holiday dinner meeting.
Oct. 11 — Lodge No. 147, Mandan, ND—Mtg., 6:30 p.m. — Lodge No. 389, Western, NE—Mtg., 7 p.m.; lodge hall.
— Lodge No. 242, Owosso, MI—Mtg., 1:30 p.m.; 1775 E — Lodge No. 500, Cedar Rapids, IA—Mtg.; 6 p.m.; wfla Annex.
Owosso Ave. Nov. 6 — Lodge No. 401, Dallas, TX—Mtg., 6 p.m.; Catholic Czech
— Lodge No. 330, Brookfield, IL—Mtg.; Czech Plaza Restau- Club, Dallas, TX; assemble mailings for our Christmas party.
rant, 7016 Cermak Rd, Berwyn, IL; any questions please call Nov. 7 — Lodge No. 247, Flint, MI—Mtg., 4:30 p.m.; Walli's East.
Rosemary Davis and leave a message at 630-620-5324. Nov. 8 — Lodge No. 147, Mandan, ND—Mtg., 6:30 p.m.
— Lodge No. 332, Weyerhaeuser, WI—Mtg., 1 p.m.; Gert & — Lodge No. 330, Brookfield, IL—Mtg.; Czech Plaza Restau-
Frank Bonczyk home. rant, 7016 Cermak Rd, Berwyn, IL; any questions please call
Oct. 12 — Lodge No. 346, Willow River, MN—Mtg., 1 p.m.; Community Rosemary Davis and leave a message at 630-620-5324.
Room at Wild River Apts, Sandstone, MN. — Lodge No. 332, Weyerhaeuser, WI—Mtg., 1 p.m.; Agnes
Oct. 13 — Lodge No. 73, Menominee, MI—Mtg., noon; Tradewinds Styczynski; plan Christmas party.
Restaurant, Marinette. Nov. 9 — Lodge No. 80, Tyndall, SD—Mtg., 5 p.m.; dinner.
— Lodge No. 446, Dorchester, TX—Mtg., 8 a.m.; Garage sale Nov. 10 — Lodge No. 8, Verdigre, NE—Mtg.; Pishelville Hall; pork BBQ
& mtg. from 5-9 p.m.
Oct. 14 — Lodge No. 11, Hopkins, MN—Mtg., 1:30 p.m.; Resource — Lodge No. 73, Menominee, MI—Mtg., noon; Tradewinds
West Bldg, 9-10 Street, Hopkins. Restaurant, Marinette.
— Lodge No. 14, Ord, NE—Mtg., 11 a.m.; North Loup Café. — Lodge No. 181, Seattle, WA—Mtg., 12:30 p.m.; Kirkland Fire
— Lodge No. 193, Adams, WI—Mtg., 1 p.m.; Big Flats Town Station #22; Giving thanks Czech/Slovak potluck luncheon,
Hall; potluck dinner before mtg; food pantry and family center contact Marjorie Bianco at 425-483-4296.
items collected. Nov. 11 — Lodge No. 11, Hopkins, MN—Mtg., 1:30 p.m.; Resource
— Lodge No. 225, Bannister, MI—Mtg.; annual fall dinner; West Bldg, 9-10 Street.
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., cost is $10 for adults and $3 for children. — Lodge No. 14, Ord, NE—Mtg., 11 a.m.; North Loup Café.
— Lodge No. 236, Phillips, WI—Mtg., 1:30 p.m.; Frank & — Lodge No. 193, Adams, WI—Mtg., 1 p.m.; Big Flats Town
Delores Marlenga home. Hall; potluck dinner before mtg; food pantry and family center
— Lodge No. 361, Meadowlands, MN — Mtg., 1 p.m.; items collected.
Meadowlands Manor, 7727 Scott Ave, Meadowlands. — Lodge No. 225, Bannister, MI—Mtg.; Bannister Veteran's
Oct. 16 — Lodge No. 296, Omaha, NE—Mtg., 6 p.m.; Sokol South Memorial at 1 p.m.; lodge mtg at 1:30 p.m. Toys for Tots
Omaha Hall; Halloween pizza party, treat for youth members, Collection. Contact Ruth Malek 989-838-4493.
costumes optional, bring personal items for Veteran's home. — Lodge No. 242, Owosso, MI—Mtg., 1:30 p.m.; 1775 E
Oct. 17 — Lodge No. 128, Rossville, KS—Mtg., 1 p.m.; lodge hall. Owosso Ave.
Oct. 18 — Lodge No. 9, Morse Bluff, NE—Mtg., 6:30 p.m.; Morse — Lodge No. 361, Meadowlands, MN — Mtg., 1 p.m.;
Bluff Legion Hall; Halloween treats. Meadowlands Manor, 7727 Scott Ave, Meadowlands.
Oct. 19 — Lodge No. 127, Owatonna, MN—5:30 p.m.; get together — Lodge No. 408, City Point, WI—Mtg., noon; City Point
at American Legion. Community Center; potluck, bingo.
Oct. 20 — Lodge No. 38, Austin, MN—Mtg., 1 p.m.; Mower County Nov. 12 — Lodge No. 20, Whitelaw, WI—Mtg., 7 p.m.; Kellnersville
Senior Center. Community Center; history of Thanksgiving; plan for
Oct. 21 — Lodge No. 121, Caldwell, KS—Mtg., 6 p.m.; Nostalgia Nook; Christmas party, discuss end-of-year donations; elections
Halloween party. of officers; audit committee.
— Lodge No. 242, Owosso, MI—Mtg., 2 p.m.; 1775 E Owosso — Lodge No. 127, Owatonna, MN—Mtg., 6 p.m.; Izaak Walton
Ave; Millie Czech Us Out Band; open to public, $10; Bldg; election of officers.
sandwiches & dessert extra. — Lodge No. 142, Two Rivers, WI—Mtg., 1 p.m.; Fire Station.
— Lodge No. 260, Kolin, LA—Mtg., 4 p.m.; Kolin Lodge Hall. Nov. 13 — Lodge No. 7, Cedar Rapids, IA—Mtg., 6 p.m.; wfla Annex.
Oct. 22 — Lodge No. 104, Clutier, IA—Mtg., 5:30 p.m. — Lodge No. 45, Omaha, NE—Mtg., 6:30 p.m.; South Omaha
Oct. 26 — Lodge No. 192, Alexandria, MN—Mtg., 7 p.m.; lodge hall; Sokol Hall; Thanksgiving potluck; scarves, gloves, mittens,
Halloween party; costumes encouraged, potluck stew. hats for area youth.
Oct. 27 — Lodge No. 225, Bannister, MI—Mtg.; Holiday Bazaar, 9 — Lodge No. 69, St. Paul, MN—Mtg., 6 p.m.; CSPS Hall, 383
a.m.-3 p.m. Contact Donni Fornusek at 989-862-5290. Michigan St., St. Paul; turkey bingo after mtg.
— Lodge No. 391, Luxemburg, WI — Mtg., 1: 30 p.m.; — Lodge No. 188, Minot, ND—Mtg., noon; Parker Senior
Montpelier Community Center; Halloween party. Center.
Oct. 28 — Lodge No. 71, Utica, SD—Mtg., 2 p.m.; Lumir Ruman — Lodge No. 221, Menchalville, WI—Mtg., 6:30 p.m.; com-
residence; discussion on harvest dance. munity center.
— Lodge No. 242, Owosso, MI—Mtg., 11:30 a.m.; 1775 E Nov. 14 — Lodge No. 128, Rossville, KS—Mtg., 1 p.m.; lodge hall.
Owosso Ave; Halloween party; bring canned good and — Lodge No. 342, Spencer, NE—Mtg., 7 p.m.; Frank & Connie
goodies for cake walk. Zidko home.
— Lodge No. 446, Dorchester, TX—Mtg., 3 p.m.; West Side — Lodge No. 346, Willow River, MN—Mtg., 1 p.m.; Community
Park; Halloween party/hayride; games for kids & adults, Room at Wild River Apts., Sandstone, MN.
hayride and hot dog roast. Halloween treat bags for kids. — Lodge No. 400, Swisher, IA—Mtg., 11:30 a.m.; Clarion Inn,
Nov. 3 — Lodge No. 121, Caldwell, KS—Mtg., 6 p.m.; Nostalgia Nook; Cedar Rapids.
Thanksgiving dinner, covered dish.
— Lodge No. 430, West, TX—Mtg., noon; Nors Sausage &
Burger House.
Nov. 4 — Lodge No. 3, Crete, NE—Mtg., 1:30 p.m.; Centennial Terrace.
— Lodge No. 28, Clarkson, NE— noon; Clarkson City Hall;
potluck meal with mtg to follow.
August 2012 11K I T C H E N TA L K
Clarification From July Issue Chicken Chow Mein Casserole
We had a question concerning the amount of water used in the Pam Ryba, Lodge No. 106, Lankin, ND
Very Raspberry Pie recipe, which was listed in the July issue. The 2 C cooked chicken 1 C chopped celery
½ C shredded carrots ½ C chopped green peppers
recipe is repeated below. 1 4 oz. sliced mushrooms, drained ⅓ C sliced or slivered
Very Raspberry Pie 1 T diced pimentos, drained almonds, toasted
Evelyn Rutledge, Lodge No. 262, Cedar Rapids, IA 1 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup 1 C chow mein noodles
Raspberry Topping: Heat oven to 3500. In a bowl, combine together chicken, celery,
6 C fresh raspberries, divided 1 C sugar carrots, green pepper, mushrooms, almonds, and pimento. Add soup
3 T cornstarch 1-2 T water
Cream filling: to bowl; mix well. Put in a 2 quart baking dish. Bake, covered in a
1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 C whipped topping 3500 oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and top with chow mein noodles.
1 C confectioners sugar 1 graham cracker crust (9 inches) Bake, uncovered for 5-10 minutes, or until heated through. Serves 4.
Mash about 2 C raspberries to measure 1 C; place in sauce pan.
Add sugar, cornstarch, and water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; Sauerkraut Strudel
cook stir 2 minutes longer. Strain to remove berry seeds if desired. Cool Marlene Kilberger, Lodge No. 400, Swisher, IA
to room temperature, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, for filling,beat 2 T butter ½ tsp caraway seed
cream cheese, whipped topping, and confectioners sugar in a mixing 1 lg onion, finely chopped 1 tsp pepper
14 oz sauerkraut 1 T brown sugar
bowl. Spread in bottom of crust. Top with remaining raspberries. 4 slices bacon, chopped 8 or more sheets of phyllo dough
Pour cooled raspberry sauce over top. Refrigerate until set, about 3 1 4 oz beef stock 2 T butter, melted
hours. Store in the refrigerator. Garnish with mint. Melt butter on medium heat in a medium size pan. Then add
bacon and cook til slightly crisp. Remove from pan and save bacon
Fruit Torte fat. Add onions to bacon fat and cook til soft, 5-7 minutes. Add
Lou Ann Laurin, Lodge No. 73, Menominee, MI bacon and sauerkraut to onions and mix. Finally, add beef stock,
1½ C flour ¾ tsp salt caraway seeds, sugar, and pepper and stir well. Continue cooking
1 T butter 1 egg 15-20 minutes allowing liquid to evaporate. Turn off heat and let
1 C sugar 1 lb can fruit cocktail
1 tsp baking soda ½ C chopped nuts
sauerkraut mixture to cool 10-15 minutes. Preheat oven to 4000. Roll
1 tsp vanilla out the phyllo dough. Place 1 or 2 sheets of dough on a cutting board,
Topping: brush with melted butter, then layer it with another 1 or 2 sheets of
¾ C brown sugar 1 T butter phyllo dough and press down. Repeat until you have 8 layers. Spread
1 T flour ½ C chopped nuts sauerkraut mixture along the long edges of the dough leaving about
Combine flour, butter, sugar, soda, vanilla, salt, egg, and juice an inch on the end. Roll up dough and brush ends with butter and
from mixed fruit. Mix well. press edges down. Brush top with butter. Makes 4 slits on top. Bake
Fold in fruit and nuts. Pour into a 9x13" pan. Bake 35-40 minutes 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Serves 4-6.
at 3500.
Top with topping. Mix all ingredients until crumbly. Serves 12.
Jerk Chicken Casserole
Karen Ryba, Lodge No. 106, Lankin, ND
Crunchy Pea Salad ½ tsp salt 6 C sweet potatoes, peeled
Dianne Bahn, Lodge No. 71, Utica, SD 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice and cubed
1 pkg (10 oz) frozen peas, thawed 1 C diced celery ½ C honey 1½ tsp ground all spice
1 C chopped cashews 1 C cauliflower florets ½ C lime juice 1½ tsp dried thyme leaves
½ to 1 C ranch dressing ¼ C diced green onion 4 tsp cornstarch ½ tsp powdered cayenne pepper
½ C crispy cooked and crumbled bacon 4 T sliced green onions 2 lbs chicken breast, cut into
½ C sour cream 2 T vegetable oil large chunks
Combine peas, cauliflower, onion, cashews, sour cream, and ranch 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained, rinsed
dressing. Mix well and chill until ready to serve. Top each serving Heat oven to 3750. Spray 8½x11 pan with cooking spray. In a
with crumbled bacon. small bowl, mix pumpkin pie spice, all spice, thyme, and red pepper
If counting calories, low fat yogurt and low fat ranch dressing may (cayenne). Rub mixture on all sides of chicken. In 12" nonstick skillet,
be substituted for sour cream and ranch dressing. Serves 8. heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil 2-3 minutes
per side, until brown.
In baking dish, layer beans and sweet potatoes. Top with browned
Strawberry Glazed Fruit Salad
Evelyn Rutledge, Lodge No. 262, Cedar Rapids, IA chicken. In small bowl, mix honey, lime juice, and cornstarch; add
1 qt fresh strawberries, halved 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks, to skillet. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Pour over chicken in
4 firm bananas, sliced drained baking dish. Bake 35-45 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear
1 jar or pouch (16 oz) strawberry glaze when center of thickest part is cut and sweet potatoes are fork tender.
In a large bowl, gently toss strawberries, pineapple, and bananas; Sprinkle with green onions.
fold in the glaze. Chill for 1 hour. Serves 6-8. Note: You can substitute ½ tsp ground cinnamon, ¼ tsp ground
Tip: to keep the bananas from turning brown, I cut them up and ginger, and ¼ tsp ground nutmeg for the pumpkin pie spice. Serves
put them in pineapple juice to soak for a while. 8-10.
12 August 2012SPOTLIGHT Do You Need A
Halloween Bag?
WFLA is offering a free plastic, reflective Trick-or-Treat
bag with safety tips printed on the front. If you would like
a bag for you, your child, or grandchild, fill out the form
below and send it to us by October 15, 2012. One bag per
child.
If you would like several for a charity youth project or
a Halloween party, please include $.20 per bag (limit 50
per lodge).
Name_______________________________________________________________
Member Royal Cenefelt of Lodge
No. 108, Denmark, WI celebrating Lodge No.___________________________________________________________
his 90th birthday with great-
grandson James Bull, and his pal Address_____________________________________________________________
"Doc" looking on. Street City State Zip
SEND TO:
Western Fraternal Life Association
Halloween Bag Offer
1900 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
J O I N H A N D S D AY C O R R E C T I O N
We inadvertently placed this photo with a different lodge.
Lodge Cecho-Moravan No. 68,
Brainard, NE
Members partnered with youth
and the Heritage Club. Flowers and
herbs were transplanted into colorful
Member Helen Krauer of Lodge No. containers, and these were given to
28, Clarkson, NE celebrated her 80th their mothers. Each youth received
birthday.
enough plants to give to their moth-
ers, and the rest were donated to the
Senior Center in David City.
Vacation: Get away without breaking your budget
The summer is nearly over, but that doesn’t mean your • Drive instead of flying. Depending on how far you plan
vacation plans have to go on hiatus. And the good news is you to travel, driving can be less expensive. Consider that once
don’t have to spend a fortune to get away from it all for a week you’ve landed, you may have to pay for car rentals or cab fares,
or a weekend. and factor those costs into your estimate. Look for vacation
destinations less than 200 miles away to make driving there
Here are a few ways to take a frugal break from the grind:
more realistic.
• Compare prices. The rise of smartphones and other mobile
devices has given birth to a range of travel apps that enable • Hit the national parks. You don’t have to go to a swank resort
you to search for the best deals on gasoline, lodging, and other or a high-priced tourist trap. Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon,
necessities. and other parks offer affordable access and breathtaking scenery.
• Check airlines on your own. Sites like Expedia and • Look for alternatives to hotels and restaurants. A bed and
breakfast, or a cottage rental that allows you to cook your own
Travelocity simplify the process of comparing airfares, but you
meals, can cut costs while affording you comforts of home.
can sometimes find less expensive flights on the airlines’ own
And pack your own lunches and snacks to avoid high prices at
websites. It pays to be thorough.
restaurants and fast-food joints.
Source: First Draft
August 2012 13F R AT E R N A L F O C U S
California Helen Makes asked for input from members regarding
our meeting place. All members present agreed to continue
Lodge Golden West No. 377, Los Angeles, CA meeting at McCook Restaurant (there is ample parking
Linda Phillips, Correspondent and easy access).
On March 6, Larry Phillips and Karen Miller went to the Future meetings are set for September 13, October 11,
tree planting ceremony in Glendale, in memory of Ethel November 8, and December 13. Please join us. Any questions,
Winslow and Antoinette Chemlir. please call Secretary Rosemary Davis and leave a message at
Our April meeting was held at Maximilian’s European 630-620-5324.
Restaurant in North Hollywood. We discussed JOIN
HANDS DAY. Correspondence was read by John Winslow.
We enjoyed a nice lunch after all business was taken care of. Iowa
For our JOIN HANDS DAY project in May, we put Lodge Karel IV No. 13, Cedar Rapids, IA
together 35 bags filled with candy and patriotic cards made by Becky Kramer, Correspondent
3rd and 5th grade students from Lorne Elementary School. The
Lodge President Mike Papich
bags were delivered to the Sepulveda Veteran’s Convalescent presenting Bailey Bacon with the
Hospital. They are always thrilled to receive our gifts. Lodge 13 scholarship for 2012. She will
be attending UNI in the fall.
Our June meeting was held at the Golden Spur Cafe at
the Gene Autry Museum. We discussed our next project,
which will be to make welcome bags for Saint Anne’s Home
for Unwed Mothers at our July meeting. Members discussed
sending a donation to the Yosemite Foundation again this
year.
We talked about referrals and how important it is for Lodge Klas No. 160, Center Point, IA
members to talk to friends and family about our group. After Ramona Williams, Correspondent
the meeting and lunch, we toured the new art exhibit at the Members held a meeting on April 21 at the Marriott.
museum. This is a fun place to meet and everyone enjoys Following our meal, President Don Williams called our
going to the museum to see the new exhibits. meeting to order. Our usual order of business followed.
Two of our members went to Prague to participate in the Don informed members of the State Meeting that he,
Sokol Slet in June. Ramona, and Vera attended. The main topic was how to get
Our August meeting/social will be held at Cerritos Park younger members to be active.
in conjunction with Sokol LA. For JOIN HANDS DAY, we joined the Center Point
We are still collecting small travel size toiletries, greeting Learning Class to deliver meals to them.
card fronts, eyeglasses and cases, box tops and soup labels Members met at Cooper’s Mill on June 28. President Don
for education, pop tops, gently used magazines, and books. Williams called our meeting to order following the meal. It
We are trying to send out meeting information by email was noted that several members delivered May Baskets to four
if we can, so if you have an email address and would like lodge members and three friends. They thoroughly enjoyed
to receive information about our lodge, please email us at these baskets and our thoughtfulness.
LtoLp@verizon.net. Please put wfla in the subject line. Or Member Ramona
you can call Larry or Linda Phillips at (818)368-4855. Williams delivering a
May basket to Bernice
Haelen.
Illinois
Lodge Pilgrim No. 330, Brookfield, IL
Blanche Hobart, Correspondent
Our lodge met July 12 at the McCook Restaurant. Ten We r e c e i v e d
members were present and one guest, Gladys Palach’s several thank-you
grandson, Sean. In President Ed Ledvina’s absence, Vice notes for the bas-
President Helen Makes called the meeting to order. kets we delivered.
Blanche Hobart sent a letter to Ray Mc Graw giving him We also received a thank-you note from KHAK for the
information about our lodge and inviting him to our meeting. homemade Valentines we delivered in February. Center Point
Rosemary Davis sent a letter to a recently transferred member, Learning Center sent a thank-you card for participating in
providing him with information about the lodge and inviting delivering meals with the class for JOIN HANDS DAY.
him to our meetings. We decided to donate to IPTV. We will also purchase
Rosemary picked up clothing for our drive from member a plant and deliver it to a member who is in the Hiawatha
Wanda Zalesny and enjoyed their visit. Nursing Home.
14 August 2012F R AT E R N A L F O C U S
Lodge Cedar Rapids No. 262, Cedar Rapids, IA President Mary
Ann Siems (center)
Sarah Fowler, Correspondent presenting 50-year
Our lodge is honored to have wfla’s 2012 IA Fraternalist member Mark Earsa
and 75-year member
of the Year, Virginia Wilts, as one of our members. Virginia Betty Dvorsky with
was presented with the award by Don Krall. We would also lodge coffee cups.
like to say happy birthday to Virginia Griggs and Mildred
Flint who recently turned 96-years-old. And congratulations
to Jacob Petrzelka this year’s winner of the ZCBJ scholarship.
Don Krall presenting Virginia Wilts
with the 2012 Iowa Fraternalist of the
Year award. We welcome our newest member
Robbie Slezak.
Our lodge has received many
thanks recently. We received
hand drawn thank-you notes
from St. Jude’s 1st and 2nd grad-
ers. They were very thankful
to receive wf la Earth Care
booklets and bookmarks from
Lodge Five Hundred No. 500, Cedar Rapids, IA
our lodge for Earth Day. Trudy Plotz, Correspondence
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Virginia Wilts and
Timon Oujiri’s family after their mother, Zula Oujiri, Members met at the Annex for a potluck dinner and
recently died. She will be missed. Virginia shared with us meeting on July 2. Ten volunteer hours were reported.
many of the thank-you notes she received, and thanked the President Lee Merta introduced our scholarship winner,
lodge for being part of her mother’s life. Kelsey Gerhold, and her mother. He presented her with
We helped support 14-year-old Kenneth Plume achieve a certificate in honor of her accomplishment. She will be
his Eagle Scout ranking. On May 19, Kenneth had a special attending Loras College in Dubuque this fall.
ceremony where he received his Eagle Scout ranking and Lee also introduce Tomas and Maggie Slepicka who live
Kathy Valenta was able to attend. Lodge 262 was given special in the Brno, Czech Republic and run an American English
thanks in the program and during his speech for helping him Language school for Czechs wanting to learn English.
complete his project. Kenneth presented his project at the Don Krall reminded everyone how important the referral
2011 IA State Meeting. program is and only one referral has been turned in so far
Food donations were taken to the Linn County Veterans this year.
and the new Solon Crisis Center, which is in conjunction Marjeanne read a message from the Mission of Hope about
with the Iowa City Crisis Center. the need for food. She thanked everyone for donating items.
We are looking forward to the August meeting that will be Deb Krall said the cakes for the Czech School’s ice cream
held at Cherry Hill Park during our pool party and wiener social fundraiser could be dropped off at Wilson School.
roast. It will be a fun time at the pool and a nice relaxing get Those who volunteered to bake cakes were Marcella Stolba,
together for everyone at the pavilion. Kae Morgan, Lee Tubbs, Marrilyn Merta, Cheryl Zinkula,
and Linda Grove.
Lodge Four Hundred No. 400, Swisher, IA Madeline Trpkosh spoke about ideas for lodge social events,
Linda Evers, Correspondent which included the Old Creamery Theatre, C.R. Kernels,
and band concerts at Noelridge Park.
Members met July 11 at the Clarion Inn in Cedar Rapids
Marjeanne mentioned that we will be joining the Elks
to honor our 50 and 75-year members. Each member received
Christmas party on December 7, 2012.
a Lodge 400 coffee cup.
Carl Jungjohann indicated that officer Christy Hamlin
A donation was given to the Alzheimer’s Association.
will speak about scams at our September 4 meeting.
We had 12 members who volunteered to work at the grand
Rox Brandstatter mentioned that he would be able to get
re-opening of the new National Czech & Slovak Museum
Darin Crow to speak about the History of Cedar Rapids for
& Library.
our October 1 meeting. We will also be putting together
Our lodge will also be doing a bicycle giveaway at Swisher
Halloween bags after that meeting.
Fun days on August 4.
Deb Krall had a list and asked anyone interested in plan-
ning a meeting for young adults to stay after the meeting.
Kelsey Wegner sent a letter encouraging members to attend
the wfla youth picnic at Thomas Park in Marion.
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