Lunch for Veterans

The veterans at Eastern Nebraska Veteran's Home (ENVH) in Bellevue, NE enjoyed a meal on December 19, 2015, made and served by members of Zest No. 296 from Omaha, NE. This lunch was a way to say thank you to the veterans for their service.

Spring has Sprung: Traditions and Customs in the Czech Republic

Many of the Czech and Slovak traditions and customs originated in pagan times and later intertwined with Christian religious beliefs. Springtime pagan rituals usually involved some way of manipulating nature to make sure a bountiful harvest occurred. Of course, each region and sometimes villages or families customs, changed over the centuries but below are some of the common ones.

Feeding the Farmers in Nebraska

Every harvest season, farmers wait in long lines for two to four hours in their trucks at their local co-op and grain elevators. Seeing this, the members of Loup Valley No. 437 in Ord, NE were inspired to make a difference and made plans for a project they call Feed the Farmer.

Puzzle Party a Success

For over 25 years, people in the community of Alexandria, MN, have gathered for a puzzle party held by Ledec No. 192 members. This year, the public event will take place on March 19 at 8 p.m. at the hall.

Report from the Marketing Department and Special Agent Awards

Western Fraternal Life is pleased to recognize the following agents and managers for their accomplishments in the year 2015.