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1 SOKOL/SOKOLICE WINTER Winter Edition St. Nicholas Visits Sokol Sokol/Sokolice Milwaukee In this issue CALENDAR....2 PRESIDENT S CORNER...3 GYM PROGRAM UPDATE....4 UPCOMING EVENTS ACCIDENTAL HERO...5 & 7 BAKERS WANTED 5 CZECH-SLOVAK GENEAOLOGY GROUP..5 SCENES FROM THE 2015 FOLK FAIR....6 SOKOL CHRISTMAS PARTY 9 Bringing his Devil and Angel with him. MEMBERSHIP DUES...9

2 SOKOL/SOKOLICE WINTER Executive Board President Sonia Riecan 1st Vice President John Kozlik 2nd Vice President Vacant Secretary Sonka Tostrud Treasurer Ann Cramer Financial Secretary Harold Kralik Education Director Mary Anne Gross Director of Women Jennifer Romine Director of Men Gerald Novotny To submit an item for the calendar or an article or letter for publication or to suggest a topic that you would like included in this newsletter please contact the editor: Gerald Novotny 1409 Iowa Drive Madison, WI Phone: (608) novotny01@sbcglobal.net Kalendář (Calendar) General Membership Meetings First Monday of the Month 7:00 to 9:00pm at the Norway House JANUARY 6 ELECTION OF OFFICERS FEBRUARY 1-REGULAR MEETING MARCH 7 EGG DECORATING (must register) APRIL 4 REGULAR MEETING GYMNASTICS CLASS Wednesdays Evenings 6:00 to 7:30 pm at the Norway House CZECH JATERNICE DINNER MARCH 6, 2016 FASHION SHOW CZECH & SLOVAK COSTUMES APRIL 17, 2016 ACCIDENTAL HERO APRIL 23, 2016 Marcus Centers Wilson Theatre (See page 5) ACCIDENTAL HERO AT NORWAY HOUSE Special session with Patrick Duane - author and star of Accidental Hero APRIL 24, 2016 (See page 5) CZECH-SLOVAK GENEALOGY GROUP MEETINGS New Berlin Public Library (See Page 5 for time and dates.) BAKING SCHEDULED DATES Norway House (See Page 5 for time and dates.) CHECK OUR WEB SITE FOR UPDATES We are on the web at:

3 SOKOL/SOKOLICE WINTER food was tasty, the decorations very festive and Mikulas (St. Nick), the Angel and Devil were in attendance to give treats or coal to those who were good or bad. Special thanks, to Harold and Joylyn for all their hard work for a truly wonderful event that was very enjoyable. THE PRESIDENT S CORNER Brothers and Sisters of Sokol Milwaukee, Happy New Year Everyone, I m proud to say we finished 2015 off with a bang. The Holiday Folk Fair was a success and all the hard work from everyone who helped out is very much appreciated. Special thanks to all the chairs of each area: Ann Cramer (with help from the Cramer Family), Food Booth; Joylyn Kralik (with assistance from Harold), Sales Booth; and Sonka Tostrud and Sonia Riecan, Cultural Booth. At our January meeting elections were held and the new board was elected. The new board is as follows: President - Sonia Riecan, 1 st Vice President - \John Kozlik, Treasurer - Ann Cramer, Financial Secretary - Harold Kralik, Secretary - Sonka Tostrud, Education Director - Mary Anne Gross,. As this New Year Begins, I hope that all of you are happy, healthy and this 2016 is a memorable, fabulous year full of all the things that make you happy. Nazdar, Sonia Riecan, The Cultural Booth won the Best Depiction of Culture Award and was interviewed for several TV spots, so we are all very proud. [See picture on page 6.] The Gymnasts did a great job and had 20+ kids perform. Their routine was lively and fun. Thank you to coaches Gerald Novotny, Jennifer Romine and Lisa Hoeck for all your hard work. The Dance group performed with 5 couples and danced two Czech pieces by Bedrich Smetana and received many compliments. Again, thank you to all for a job well done!! In December, we had our Holiday Potluck at the Norway House. 50 people attended and if you missed it, you really missed out. The President of Sokol Milwaukee

4 SOKOL/SOKOLICE WINTER Gymnastics Update 4 in her hours means she will not be able to continue coaching in the New Year. We will miss her and gymnasts Hayli and Braylin Donald. Wow has 2015 flown by! It seems we just started and here it is the New Year. We began class on September 23. In October this year, for the first time, we participated in the Central District Track & Field competition. We did this remotely - doing the high jump, standing and running long jump, basketball throw and 40 yard dash at the Norway House - and sending the results to Chicago. We were astonished by how well our students did but held them in suspense until out Christmas Party when we passed out arm loads of medals and ribbons. We say goodbye to Coach Jamie. Photo by Marija Obradovic After a 2 week holiday recess we resume classes on January 6th and will get back to gymnastics skills and learning our routines for competition. It will be nice to get back in the gym and work some kinks out. Children Displaying their Track & Field Awards. On October 28th we had had our Halloween Party with a special guest appearance by Jim Hron who was warmly received by the children who he used to coach. Then came November and a mad rush to perfect our Folk Fair routine. Out young gymnasts represented Milwaukee Sokol at the Young Peoples Showcase and made us proud. Judging by the applause the audience agreed with our assessment. The end of the year brought good news but a also a little sadness. Coach Jamie Donald received a promotion (Congratulations!) however the change

5 SOKOL/SOKOLICE WINTER THE ACCIDENTAL HERO The Accidental Hero with Patrick Dewane, is the true story about a Czech speaking U.S. Army officer from Stangelville, Wisconsin, Matt Konop, who helped liberate the Czech villages of his grandparents in the Chodsko area in May, 1945 His grandson Patrick Dewane will present his oneman play on Saturday, April 23, 2016, 7:30 p.m., at the Marcus Center, Wilson Theater. As a cosponsor of the event Milwaukee Sokol will have discounted tickets to the program for $25 for members. For more information contact: Mary Anne Gross ACCIDENTAL HERO AT THE NORWAY HOUSE Sunday, April 24, at 1 p.m., at Norway House, we will have a special one-on-one program with Patrick Dewane who will tell us how Accidental Hero came to be and share his grandfather s biography, his photos, and his movies from that time period. We will have coffee and Czech desserts after the program. No charge. Guests are welcome. For more information contact: Mary Anne Gross CZECH JATERNICE DINNER BAKING DATES SET Bakers are needed on February 13th and March 5th to prepare items for the Jaternice Dinner. Volunteers are welcome at the sessions that will run from 8:30 am to 2 pm at the Norway House. For information contact: Upcoming Events Ann Cramer at BAKERS ALSO WANTED FOR CZECH FASHION SHOW Help will also be needed to bake before the Czech and Slovak Folk Costume Fashion Show. A baking session will be held on April 15th from 8:30 am to 2 pm at the Norway House. For more information contact: Ann Cramer at CZECH-SLOVAK GENEALOGY GROUP The Czech-Slovak Genealogy Interest Group meets at the New Berlin Public Library, Library Lane, New Berlin, WI (Just south of 151st. Street and National Avenue). Future meeting dates are: January 23, 2016 February 20, 2016 March 20, 2016 April 30, :00 am to 5:00 pm 9:00 am to 5:00 pm 1:00 pm to 3:45 pm 9:00 am to 5:00 pm For more information contact Susan Chapman at MARCH 7 MEMBERSHIP MEETING EASTER EGG DECORATING There will be a Czech Easter Egg Decorating Event held in conjunction with our regular membership meeting on Monday March 7, Pre-registration is needed to participate in the Egg Decorating. For more information contact: Ann Cramer at

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8 SOKOL/SOKOLICE WINTER Milwaukee Czechs The Rudolph M. J. Talsky Family The Talsky s are an example of a Czech immigrant family that thrived and left its mark on Milwaukee. Rudolph Talsky was born in Bohemia on August 17, After the death of his mother, his father brought the family to Milwaukee in Rudolph was schooled in Croatia before moving to America. After learning English he, like many Czech immigrants, found work as a baker. He stayed in this business for 17 years. Continuing his education he attended the Cream City Business College. In 1909 he began work in the real estate, banking and insurance business as an associate of J. M. Schneider. In 1926 he began to work independently from an office on Mitchell Street. Milwaukee Savings Bank to form Pyramax Bank. Rudolph Talsky was a member of the Mitchell Street Advancement Association, the Milwaukee Real Estate Board, the Milwaukee Board of Fire Underwriters, and the Knights of Columbus. Joseph Talsky. His children followed him into the real estate and banking business. Sons Rudolph and Joseph started the law firm of Talsky and Talsky. Grandson John Talsky continues in the firm today and is on the board of directors of Pyramax Bank. Pyramax Bank occupies the original site of the Mitchell Street Savings and Loan on S.16th and Mitchell Street. Rudolph M. J. Talsky circa Joseph Talsky was for a time a member of Milwaukee Sokol. He died on July 12, 2014 at the age of 100 years survived by 5 children, 10 grandchildren and 22 greatgrandchildren. References: History of Milwaukee, Vol. 2, George Bruce, S.J. Clarke Pub. Co., Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Joseph Talsky obituary, July 16, 2014 In 1902 Rudolph married Miss Anna Roubik of La Crosse, Wisconsin. They had seven children: Marie, Elizabeth, Rudolph, Victoria, Joseph, Valerian and Edward. He organized the Mitchell Street Building and Loan Association in In 2000 it merged with South

9 SOKOL/SOKOLICE WINTER CHRISTMAS PARTY capped a successful party. Lack of a reasonably priced restaurant option lead us Thanks to Harold and Joylyn for making this event happen. to hold a Christmas Potluck (with Sokol providing the meat) at the Norway House. The result was a relaxed and enjoyable midday dinner with delicious food and good company. Maybe we ve hit upon the right formula. A homemade ornament exchange and visit from St. Nicholas Milwaukee Sokol & American Sokol Organization (ASO) Membership Renewal Please find enclosed $ for my/our membership dues for Annual membership dues are $40 per member ($75 per couple) or $45 ($80 per couple) for members joining after I am over 80 years old and have been a member for 20 years and qualify for free membership. I/we would like to make a donation to Sokol Milwaukee of $ in memory of. Name: Address: City, State, zip code: Phone # Please write a check payable to Sokol Milwaukee. Mail completed form and check to: Ann Cramer 3769 County Road GG Oshkosh, WI

10 Sokol/Sokolice Milwaukee 7507 W. Oklahoma Avenue Milwaukee, Wi (Located in the Norway House) A Sound Mind in a Sound Body Sokol Gymnastics is for Every body. REMINDER Membership Dues Must be received by March 15, 2016 Please see page 9 for renewal form. Děkuji [Thank You!] UNTIL NEXT YEAR