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The West News - August 22,1991
Morava, Krasna Morava! Mr-and Mrs-Bernard
TL , o , « . celebrate 40th Wedding Anniversary
The end of a wonderful trip ^—
By Alden Blanar Smith, Abbott
MCC to hold
registration for
fall classes
Registration for fall credit classes
at McLennan Community College will
be August 27,28 and 30 in the MCC
Student Center.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, regi-
stration will be from 10 a.m. to 6:30
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corporate executives as the world's greatest, was the Wharton School of
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Another Point of View
By Keith Peck
For those of you who deplore the passage of Dallas from the Soap Opera
scene, there is new hope. The scries being rerun in Russia. There arc a couple
of draw backs. First, the dialogue is all in Russian. Second, the weekly trip over
there would be a bit lime consuming.
On the National News the other night they interviewed some of those who
watched the first episode. I got the impression that the program was projecting
the wrong image of Americans in general and of Texans in particular. For
obvious reasons the Russians believe that Dallas is an actual depiction of life
as it is lived in the U. S.
For years the slate has controlled Russian television programming. There
were no sit-coms, no soap operas, no golf games and no entertainment. Just
broadcasts of communist committee meetings and news. Most of the news was
propaganda and had little resemblance to the truth. 1 am not sure but they did
not show commercials cither. Sometimes commercials can be pretty entertain-
ing.
Dallas in Russia is the result of something new in Russia.competition. Stale
TV now has rival TV stations on the air because Boris Yeltsin fought for it in
the Russia parliament. Now that the cold war is over, arc we doing the Russians
a favor by showing them programs like Dallas? J. R. hopping from bed to bed
when he isn’t trying to do someone in can’t be very enlightening.
This experiment took place during a period called on TV, "American
Week." Some of the other programs may do the U.S. more good. For instance,
the Flintstones and Yogi Bear. Both of them were shown. Also shown were
several episodes of Love Boat. None of these programs contributed much to
the Russian culture I am sure. However, it will show them how we waste our
time and that we don’t have to stand in line for groceries. Unless you happen
to get in an express line by accident.
Baylor confers
662 degrees at
summer exercise
WACO - Baylor University
awarded 662 degrees to students at the
close of the summer 1991 sessions,
according to figures from the univer-
sity registrar.
Degrees awarded included 423
bachelor’s degrees, 160 master’s de-
grees, 64 law degrees and 15 doctor-
ates.
Two West area students graduat-
ing were: Kimberly Ann Bratcher,
BSE, of Malone and Elizabeth Rose
Grimm, BSE, of West.
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As I write this last episode, 1 have
many beautiful and lasting memories
to describe.
The Amcrican-Moravian Culture
Center had its formal opening on Fri-
day, 26 in its home in the old Town
Hall. It was more than expected as
over 300 invited guests attended. The
program was under the direction of
Josef Mikulik who is president of
SPUSA, one of the organizers of the
Center with the Dallas/Bmo program
and the Texas Czech/Moravian com-
munity.
Giving opening remarks were
Vaclav Mcncl, Brno mayor, Joseph
Kruzich representing the American
Embassy, the Mayor of Central Brno,
and yours truly for the Sister Cities
and the Czech community. All were
amazed we had organized and opened
in such a short period.
Formed to help Brno and Moravia,
the Center will be of great help and
importance for both Moravians and
the American tourists. Entertainment
was presented by Ladik Bravcncc on
the cymbalon (his parents arc active in
Podluzan folk group), the Brno folk
ensemble and a tap dancer which
reminded me of Judy Garland and the
40’s.
At the reception, we served Ameri-
can coffee (those of you who have
been here can appreciate that), cold
drinks and 75 liters of wine made and
prepared by Zdenek Bravenec. It was
an evening long remembered.
Our first guests were from Liber-
tyville, 111. - Mr. and Mrs. Thomas.
She had been Martha Hlavaty from
Merle, Texas, near Snook, and is a
good friend of Reverend Beseda of
the CMB Church.
On Saturday, I came to Moravsky
Nova Ves for the Podluzan festival.
This year is a combination of the
church and the town (the town is very
similar to West.)
The celebration began on Sunday
with the lOo’clockMassalSt-Jacob’s
Church. This year they had the auxil-
iary Bishop from Praha. The music
cannot be described as it was incred-
ible - the youth sang to the accompa-
niment of organ, violin, bass viola -
while the seniors sang in Latin, Old
Slavonic and Czech.
The Mass was two hours long -
many in church were in Kroj and it
was a beautiful sight to observe. Re-
turning to my place of residence (the
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fantastic lunch: noodle soup, roast
duck, beef, knedliky with two gra-
vies, kraut, cabbage salad (not like our
slaw), bread, dessert, coffee, beer,
Moravian wine and homemade cham-
pagne. Since South Moravia is wine
country, everyone owns a wine cellar
and so anxious to share their talent.
They do not understand why we in
Texas do not drink wine with every
meal. Have you ever tried to explain
wine and heat?
1 sincerely believe my Czech im-
proves every day and those who criti-
cize or make fun of our attempts to
speak Czech should be ashamed as
"often" as their use of the English
language is terrible. If one trys, they
should be praised not ridiculed!
Back to the fest, in the afternoon
the music began at three and the crowds
began to arrive. As the various groups
arrive, they carve their town’s name
on the center pole of the pavillion - by
night over 400 had arrived in Kroj - a
spectacular panorama of color.
At 7:30, the festival has a recess so
people can visit with family, friends,
and have a "svacina" which "always"
includes a fantastic potato salad and
again wine! wine! wine! At 9, the
bells of the church ring and music
resumes. We remained until 3 in the
morning and still people were drink-
ing and singing. It is amazing that one
sees few drunks.
The festival began on Monday with
a Mass for the dead-over 300 were in
church. At 1:30, there was a parade of
Kroj in the street and again the festival
began. I only stayed until 1 a.m. and
things were going fast and furious.
I returned on Tuesday morning to
Brno as I wanted to see how things
were going at the center and see if we
needed more supplies. Checking our
guest book, we had many notations
from the USA, Canada, England,
Germany, New Zealand.
Our center will be a success and I
do hope some of you will come and
volunteer to work: it is a beautiful ex-
perience.
Moravia is in the middle of har-
vesting wheat, potatoes, rye and ev-
eryone is canning cherries, apricots,
cucumbers. The "Zelni Namesti"
market is full of fresh produce and
everyone is excited because between
November and May nothing fresh is
available and it is a land of cabbage,
potatoes and knedliky.
Everyday I become more excited
and enthusiastic about the "new
Czechoslovakia." They are diligent,
hard-working people and most have
gardens, chickens, animals. The He-
lesic family has four hogs (butchering
time will be November) and two
calves. My only concern is not to want
too much too quickly. Sounds like the
world doesn’t it? Those of you who
have relations, friends here, write and
encourage them for the Communists
"must not” get a big vote in 1992.
America is still considered by these
people as the land of golden dreams.
How excited they are when they learn
that Americans come lo visit. They
arc wild to know if we arc Texan and
especially of Moravian heritage.
To those organizations, individu-
als, parishes which helped in any way:
"Dckuji Vam" 1 will see many of you
in Abbolt/Wcst.
Local Cub Scouts
receive top honor
Three young men from Leroy Cub
Scout Pack 443 received the top rank
that Cub Scouting has to offer, this
being the Arrow of Light award.
Lance Patterson, Adam Smetak and
Heath I vy were honored with a spec ial
ceremony and presented their award
ala meeting held Friday, August 16at
the Leroy Fire Station.
Many steps had to be completed to
achieve this prestigious award. These
scouts worked several months on the
requirements for this honor to be be-
stowed upon them.
Adam and Heath have graduated
from the pack and will become part of
a Boy Scout Troot Lance has plans of
joining Boy Scoulshlso when he meets
the age requirement. Lance attends
West Elementary and is in the fifth
grade. Heath attends West Middle
School and is in the sixth grade. Adam
attends Axtcll Middle School and is in
the sixth grade.
We commend you for your efforts
and congratulate you. We are all very
proud of you.
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Hlavaty
Bernard and Betty Hlavaty of Ar-
lington hosted their 40th Wedding
Anniversary celebration atHeitmiller’s
Family Steakhouse in Elm Mott on
July 27.
Guests enjoying delicious steaks
and plenty of cold refreshments were:
Eddie Hlavaty, Bernard Jr., Laurie,
Wayne and Kevin Hlavaty, Nancy
and Karen Hlavaty, Steve, Diane and
Stephanie Schneider, Harry and Rita
Svrcek, Lawrence and Evelyn
Hlavaty, Carol and Derek Dulock.
Highlight of the evening was the
arrival of a "Lioness" presenting a
bouquet of carnations with an anni-
versary balloon to the bride. The groom
received a garter and was asked to
repeat the tradition he had performed
40 years ago. The "Lioness" com-
pleted her act with presentation of
balloons and the singing of "Happy
Birthday” to Bernard who was 60 on
August 5.
The surprise telegram, the beauti-
fully decorated cake and the flowers
were provided by the couple's chil-
dren and grandchildren.
The management also expressed
their Congratulations with miniature
cakes complete with candles, candy
and bubble gum.
Upon exiting the party the cele-
brants found their pick up decorated
with balloons, streamers and a sign
thatread: "Just Married 40Years Ago”.
It was indeed a fantastic party and
memorable occassion! Bernard Joseph
Hlavaty and Betty Lou Lucian were
married on July 28,1951 in Abbott at
the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catho-
lic Church by the late Rev. Charles
Smid.
Thi all day reception was in West
at St. Joseph's Hall and the dance at
SPJST Lone Star Hall.
After their marriage, the couple
lived in Dallas two years then moved
to Arlington where they have resided
for 38 years. They had five children:
Bernard Jr., Diane, Nancy, Gary and
Karen. Gary died May 6,1981. Their
three grandchildren are Stephanie,
Wayne and Kevin.
Bernard is the son of Eddie Hlavaty .
and the late Annie Kotrla Hlavaty of
West. Betty is the daughter of Louise
(Uptmore) Lucian and the late Jodie
Lucian of Dallas.
Bernard has been employed by the
City of Arlington for 29 years. He has
served as Patrolman, worked as an
undercover agent in Crimes Specific
and also on the Tactical Squad. At
present, he is Bailiff to the three City
Judges.
Betty was employed by Texas
Instruments in Dallas for 31 and a half
years. She took early retirement on
March 31,1990.
Upon Bernard's retirement in the
near future, they plan to settle in the
West area where they are engaged in
farming and ranching and maintain a
secondary residence on their farm.
West Community
Hospital Auxiliary
Memorial Fund
In memory of Beanie Kacir by
Jim and Alison Park and Lori; Violet
Park and West Bank and Trust Fam-
ily.
Now at the
Czech Gift Shoppe
Tom Clark's Collectibles.
II looks so easy as Tom Clark lakes small bits of clay and ;{ently sculpts them
on little armatures Gradually these clay pieces becomr ///**/ ij&nrZr "
Mountaineers and Special Characters.
Each piete is hand cast from an original with a special blend of resins, crushed
pecan shells and wood chips. Each statue is then carefully hand painted and
hand stained. The creations are
signed by Dr. Clark and each new
edition is numbered.
All collector purchases must be
registered by the Cairn Dealer and
certificates of authenticity and
Cairn newsletters are mailed
directly to collectors for each
purchased artwork. Once retired,
all Cairn artworks are eligible for
secondary market trading.
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