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Soviets refuse Edmonton monument defaced second time to reunite toddler by Michael B. Bociurkiw JERSEY CITY, N.J. — For the second time in less than five months an with defector parents Edmonton monument dedicated to the victims of the Ukrainian famine of 1932-33 was defaced by vandals. Sources in the provincial capital say the words "Nazi lies" were painted across the face of the monument some- time on the evening of April 6. The three-year-old monument stands in front of City Hall in downtown Edmonton, also the site of a statue erected on the occasion of the 90th anniversary,of Ukrainian pioneer settle- rrient in Canada. The defacement of the monument has outraged members of Edmonton's Ukrainian community. Said Andrij Semotiuk, president of the provincial Ukrainian Canadian Committee: "It was a verv childish act for someone to do." The incident occurred just one day after the conclusion of a Ukrainian community conference on the participa- tion of Ukrainians in World War II. Myron Spolsky, a spokesperson for the provincial office of the Ukrainian Canadian Committee, said the incident is "very probably" a response to the conference by some unknown group. The three-day conference, organized to present the Ukrainian role during and after the second world war, drew a standing-room-only crowd to a down- town Edmonton hotel. It was modelled Kaisa Randpere: at 2, possibly the on conferences held over the past 12 world's youngest political prisoner. months in Winnipeg and Toronto. A release issued jointly by the UCC JERSEY CITY, N.J. — A two-year- and the Jewish Federation of Edmon- old Estonian girl, separated from her ton condemned the act as "an out- n SornbergerTThe Edmonton Journal parents for more than a year after they {Continued on page 11) The famine monument, as it appeared after vandals defaced it last week. defected to the West, may never see her mother and father again because Soviet authorities refuse to reunite the family. This heart-rending story of a family WCFU president to address broken apart by the intransigent Soviet political system began in August 1984 ^vhen Valdo Randpere, 26, a senior aide 31st UNA Convention banquet to the Estonian minister of justice, and Leila Miller, 23, a renowned Estonian JERSEY CITY, NJ. — Peter singer, defected from the Soviet Union Savaryn, president of the World while on a tour of Finland. Congress of Free Ukrainians, will be Having decided that they could no the Ukrainian-language keynote longer bear the injustices of the Soviet speaker at the upcoming convention occupation of their native Estonia, the of the Ukrainian National Associa- married couple secured passage aboard tion. The 31st UNA Convention will be UNA convention countdown and UNA a Swedish ship and requested asylum facts — page 5. from Swedish officials upon their held the week of May 26 in Dear- arrival in Stockholm. born, a suburb of Detroit. Some 370 Ш A Ukrainian party boss's demise — page 2. The decision to defect was a painful delegates and members of the UNA Ш TASS carries Myroslav Medvid's one because it meant that the Estonian Supreme Assembly are expected to couple would have to subject them- participate in the quadrennial con- response to Rep. Fred J. Eckert — page 3. selves to the arduous process of securing clave, at which new supreme execu- Ш Alvin Kapusta speaks on finding one's the release of their daughter, Kaisa, tive officers, supreme advisors and roots — page 4. from the Soviet Union. supreme auditors will be elected. The Ш Book review — page 6. Kaisa's parents were forced to leave convention will take place at the Ш Uke-eye on Demjanjuk case and Nazi- their daughter at home because the Hyatt Regency Hotel. hunting — page 7, Soviets do not allow family members to Mr. Savaryn will be the keynote Ш Ukrainians in the Yukon — page 8. travel abroad together. Thinking that speaker at the convention banquet, В The Avant-Garde Ukrainian Theatre—- (Continued on page 13) Peter Savaryn (Continued on page 13) page 9. . THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 1986 No. 15

A GLIMPSE OF SOVIET REALITY Soviet Ukrainian cultural activist says situation in Ukraine is "tragic" A Ukrainian party boss's JERSEY CITY, N.J. — A member of do not consider themselves a part of their the Soviet Ukrainian cultural establish- republics," the official said of the ment interviewed last year characte- situation in Ukraine and Byelorussia. career enters its final chapter rized the current situation in Ukraine as Despite the assiduous use of repres- by Roman Solchanyk ing patriotic and international up- "extremely tragic," since almost all sion against Ukrainians who exercise bringing." attempts at cultural expression are their cultural freedoms, there are pros- A recent issue of the Ukrainian The Ukrainian samizdat journal stymied by the state. pects for improvements in the situation Communist Party and government Ukrainsky Visnyk reported that Mr. These were just some of the obser- in Ukraine. daily Radianska Ukraina has an- Kutsevol was summoned to Moscow in vations of an unamed official in an Said the official: "If something were nounced the retirement of Vasyl Ste- November 1971 to report before a ple- interview that was printed in Soviet suddenly to happen the situation could panovych Kutsevol, the longtime chair- num of the Central Committee on the Nationality Survey, a British publica- change in a couple of months. The man of the People's Control Committee work of his party organization. The tion focusing on the problems of dissent people can begin to and will spe? in the republic. Mr. Kutsevol is 66, and Central Committee's chief ideologist, in the Soviet Union. The official re- Ukrainian... I don't think all the it is most likely that he has fallen victim Mikhail Suslov, is said to have de- quested anonymity. terrible television programs, news- to the current campaign aimed at manded Mr. Kutsevol's dismissal, a The official corroborates the findings papers, journals and school teachers enforcing stricter discipline on all levels move that was averted by the interven- of earlier reports out of the USSR that wilfbe able to smother Ukraine. That's of Soviet society. tion of the Ukrainian party chief, Petro indicate an increase of official repres- impossible." Shelest. The government apparatus known as sion of all expressions that can be (Continued on page 15) "people's control," which Mr. Kutsevol Two years later, Mr. Shelest had interpreted as "manifestations of na- had headed since November 1973, already been relegated to the status of a tionalism" — such as Ukrainian-lan- performs the functions of a watchdog non-person and Mr. Kutsevol was guage films, music and plays. agency. Its main tasks are to strengthen moved to Kiev as chairman of the Soviets officials detain People's Control Committee. There he Although people in Georgia, Ar- discipline and "socialist legality," and it menia, Estonia, Central Asia and in the is charged with overseeing the imple- languished for more than a decade until peace group members last week's announcement that he was Muslim republics face fewer restraints mentation of directives issued by party in expressing their national feelings, and government bodies. released from his obligations "in con- JERSEY.CITY, N.J. — On February nection with retirement on pension." Byelorussians and Ukrainians, the 4, 16 members of the Group to Esta- Given the emphasis that General official said, do not enjoy such freedom. Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev has Mr. Kutsevol's successor is Albert blish Trust, an unsanctioned Soviet Vasyliovych Merzlenko, 59, a mining "Everything imaginable is being done peace group, were detained on their way placed on rooting out corruption and so that these peoples speak Russian and improving economic performance, one engineer by training. A party member to an apartment where a meeting of the must assume that the People's Control since 1948, Mr. Merzlenko completed group was to take place. The group was Committee and its local organs will, of his studies in 1953 and went on to work going to discuss a letter concerning necessity, play a more active role than as a deputy chief engineer, chief engi- Andrei Sakharov disarmament which had been sent to the before in Mr. Gorbachev's campaign neer, and head of a mine. His party and 27th Communist Party Congress. for "renewal." Moreover, the party government work began in 1957 with USSR News Brief reported that at leadership has presumably also taken a assignments as a second and then first may be swapped least one member of the group was closer look at the machinery of "people's secretary of the raion party committee placed in a psychiatric hospital, al- HAMBURG, West Germany — A control" itself, with a view towards and as first secretary of a city party though it is not known who. Member German-language television station in ridding it of its own dead wood. committee. Mr. Merzlenko is a member Nina Kovalenko was severely beaten Luxembourg said on April 8 that This certainly seems to be the case in of the Ukrainian Central Committee after having been placed in detention. and a deputy of the Ukrainian Supreme dissident Soviet physicist and Nobel She was held in a police station until 1 a.m. Ukraine. Mr. Kutsevol was essentially Peace Prize laureate Andrei Sakharov kicked upstairs at the end of 1973 when Soviet. Prior to assuming his new post, Three other members were also beaten. he served, since 1981, as chairman of the would be freed in an East-West ex- Three more members were driven 20 he was made chairman of the republican change by May 18. People's Control Committee. Histrans- executive committee of the Voroshy- kilometers outside Moscow and then RTL-Plus reported that Dr. Sakha- fer to this post was connected with a lovhrad Olbast Council of People's thrown out of the car and left on a purge of the Lviv Obiast Party Commit- Deputies. rov would be swapped for East-bloc country road. tee in Western Ukraine, where Mr. Thus far there have been relatively spies. White House and State Depart- Irina Pankratova, who was hospita- Kutsevol served as first secretary be- few revelations in the Soviet Ukrainian ment officials, however, said they knew lized on January 7, is now in Moscow ginning in December 1962. press about violations of so-called legal noting about such a swap, reported The City Psychiatric Hospital No. 15, norms by middle level and high-ranking New York Times. USSR News Brief reported. The late 1960s and early 1970s were Yelena Bonner, the Soviet academi- years of growing national ferment in party and government functionaries. Several members of the group have This could now be changing. At the end cian's wife who is now in the United been told they must emigrate. Nikolai Ukraine, which expressed itself through States recovering from heart surgery, the dissident movement of Ukrainian of February, Izvestia exposed the Khramov was told on February 5 that machinations by which Mikhail Pope- discounted the reports of an exchange. he should leave the Soviet Union within intellectuals. In Lviv, the situation had Mrs. Bonner is expected to return to the gotten to the point where the Central reka, deputy minister of the Construc- a week, but he refused. Alexei and Olga Soviet Union on May 20. Committee in Moscow adopted a reso- tion Materials Industry in Ukraine, was Lusnikov were also informed they lution in October 1971 "On Political able to secure better housing for his The Luxembourg TV station also should leave the USSR and the two Work Among the Population of Lviv daughter; a recent issue of the same reported that Wolfgang Vogel, the East were to have arrived in Vienna on Obiast." The months that followed newspaper now reports that Mr. Pope- Berlin lawyer who has arranged other February 16. Mr. Lusnikov is a member witnessed an intense campaign against reka has been sacked. swaps, including that involving Soviet of the Moscow group of Amnesty "Ukrainian bourgeois nationalism" and The change at the top of the Ukrai- political prisoner Anatoly Shcharan- International. the concomitant emphasis on "improv- nian People's Control Committee may sky, had met five times with West Two other members of the group, well signal more of the same. German officials to discuss the Sakha- Alexander Shatravka and Vladimir rov deal. Brodsky, are imprisoned.

Authorities persecute Crimean Tatars THE MUNICH — Persecution of Cri- and have repeatedly been evicted from FOUNDED 1933 mean Tatars who are trying to return to it. For more than 10 years the authori- rainianWee the Crimea and settle there has become ties have refused to register an elderly more severe, according to USSR News woman, Bakhtasheva, in Simferopil. An English-language Ukrainian newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Brief. Moslem cemeteries in the Crimea Association Inc., a non-profit association, at 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, N.J. Offices of ZAGS (civil state registra- were destroyed immediately after the 07302. tion offices) are refusing to register Tatars were expelled. In the summer of marriages if one of the spouses lives 1985 the Tatars obtained permission Second-class postage paid at Jersey City, N.J., 07302. outside the borders of the Crimea. from the chief engineer of the Belo- (ISSN - 0273-9348) Crimean Tatars continue to be evicted gorsk household combine to bury a from the region. In August 1985 the Moselm in one of the cemeteries and to Yearly subscription rate: $8; for UNA members — $5. Asanov family, consisting of five per- build premises for storing ritual items: Also published by the UNA: Svoboda, a Ukrainian-language daily newspaper. sons (including three children), was special stretchers (salagach), vessels for expelled for the second time from the washing the dead, and so on. The Weekly and Svoboda: UNA: Krasnogvardeysky district; the Dzha- Before the building had been com- (201) 434-0237, -0807, -3036 (201) 451-2200 farov family of four persons (two of pleted, it was discovered by the second Postmaster, send- address changes to: , them children) was expelled from the secretary of the Belogorsk City Com- The Ukrainian Weekly Editor Roma Hadzewycz c Sovietsky district. The house which the mittee of the Communist Party of the Dzhafarovs had bought was destroyed. P.O. Box 346 Assistant Editor (Canada): Michael B. Bociurkiw Soviet Union, and orders were given that Jersey City, N.J. 07303 Assistant Editor Natalia A. Feduschak In Stary Krym the family of Fakhri it be destroyed. Mizidov (including two children) has A short time afterwards the name and continued to be persecuted for more date of death were erased from the The Ukrainian Weekly, April 13,1986, No. 15, Vol. LIV than 10 years: they cannot get registra- board marking the fresh grave of a Copyright 1986 by The Ukrainian Weekly tion in the house that they have bought, Crimean Tatar. No. 15 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 1986 3 Commentator calls for end to TASS reports on Medvid's response Jewish-East European bitterness to "provocative" letter from Eckert by Bohdan Faryma principle "divide and conquer," said NEW YORK — The Soviet news Ojars Kalnins, responding to Mr. agency TASS released on April 3 what NEW YORK — In a recent commen- Farber in a letter to the City Tribune. it claimed to be an interview with tary in the New York City Tribune "Although some Nazi war criminals Myroslav Medvid in which the Ukrai- about bitterness between Jews and have escaped justice, a majority of the nian seaman angrily told Rep. Fred J. Eastern Europeans, Barry Farber called guilty have been punished. The Nazi Eckert (R-N.Y.) and other congress- for an alliance between these potential government that fostered them has been men to halt their letter-writing cam- "friends and allies for freedom." defeated and disbanded," said Mr. paign to him and "take up other really Despite real and ongoing differences Kalnins. important" issues, reported the New between these groups, there are signs But "it is rarely pointed out that the York City Tribune on April 8. at Mr. Farber's wish for cooperation Soviets, equally guilty of crimes against The 26-year-old sailor, who twice 4ween Jews and East Europeans is humanity in the Baltic States, Poland, jumped ship in the Mississippi last beginning to materialize, according to Ukraine and elsewhere, have escaped October and unsuccessfully tried to win spokesmen for Latvian Americans and judgement. None of the Soviet death political asylum, apparently told TASS Ukrainian Americans. camp commanders, executioners or that he was particularly angered by a "I want to see Jews join Ukrainians at NKVD tSoviet Military Intelligence! "provocative message" sent by Rep. rallies demanding freedom for their torturers have ever been tried for their Eckert recently. enslaved homelands. I want to see crimes." Mr. Eckert initiated the campaign to Ukrainians dance on the corner of As an example, Mr. Kalnins, public keep Mr. Medvid "visible"late last year, Second Avenue and Sixth Street when relations director of the American asking a different member of Congress Anatoly Shcharansky is released," said Latvian Association, cites Roman to write to the seaman every month to Mr. Farber, a syndicated columnist and Rudenko, a Soviet implicated in the inquire about his health and offer New York City radio talk-show host. mass execution of prisoners at Vorkuta support. "The Soviets are sensitive "None of us can improve what hap- (labor camp system), who later became about human-rights inquiries and this pened then. Together, non-vengeful prosecutor general of the Soviet Union. might possibly keep the man (Medvid) Jews and non-guilty Ukrainians can "To make matters worse," Mr. Kal- alive," Rep. Eckert said. improve what happens next," added nins said, "Rudenko met with former "What has angered me is that the U.S. Mr. Farber, himself a Jew. Office of Special Investigations direc- congressman (Eckert) distorts the inci- He said that the "Jews have the tor Alan Ryan to discuss the prosecu- dents which occurred at New Orleans," 4vrong guys,' except for those in those tion of former Nazi war criminals!" TASS quoted Mr. Medvid as saying. countries who actually committed or "Nevertheless a growing number of He accused Congress of "propaganda acquiesced in those atrocities," when non-vengeful Jews and non-guilty fabrications" and said Mr. Eckert Rep. Fred J. Eckert they hate an entire ethnic or national Eastern Europeans are beginning to "slanders my native land." jroup. realize the importance of cooperation in Rep. Jack Kemp (R-N.Y.), and him his birth certificate and other the face of Soviet oppression," said Mr. "Any Jew who goes around hating Sens. Bill Bradley (D-N.J.) and Al documents to prove his identity. Kalnins, D'Amato (R-N.Y.) have written to Mr. Mr. Eckert told the City Tribune that Ukrainians and any Ukrainian who Baltic-American organizations have goes around hating Jews today merely Medvid, but have not yet received he would send a letter this week accept- met with Jewish groups in an attempt to responses. ing the invitation. "Ill have to know in comforts the Kremlin," Mr. Farber reconcile differences and unite on concluded. In the TASS interview Mr. Medvid advance when to make the trip so that I common concerns, he said. also challenged Mr. Eckert to come to can schedule it because it's an election By focusing on Nazi atrocities and (Continued on page 15) exploiting old inter-ethnic conflicts, the his home in the small village of Silets in year. When I write to Myroslav about Soviets hope to weaken any resistance western Ukraine, where he would show (Continued on page 12) to their rule according to the ancient Holocaust Institute "Dead" Yurchenko "tentatively" accepts Subject of Ukrainian girl's letter reappears in Moscow inscription proposal to Gorbachev killed by truck JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Orest Sa- grandparents, who were relocated from WASHINGTON — Vitaly Yur- DENVER — The board of the Holo- lecky, 44, was struck and killed by a western Ukraine to the village of Uchta chenko, the high-level KGB officer who caust Awareness Institute has "tenta- truck on February 2 in his hometown in Siberia. Mr. Salecky grew up there first defected to the United States and tively" accepted a proposal for the in Siberia, Uchta, shattering the dream and, following the death of both his then apparently re-defected to the inscription on a Holocaust memorial of his eight-year-old niece that he would grandparents, stayed on to complete his Soviet Union, has given an interview to that is to be erected on the grounds of visit her in America. studies, marry Ludmilla Antonovna, German television to explain that he the State Capitol here. Sonia Kowal had mailed a letter, and land a job as an engineer. was not dead as some in the West had The compromise proposal had earlier written in Ukrainian, in early January Mr. Salecky met with his mother, two reported. been approved by the State of Colorado to Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev sisters and brother when they visited In the interview, aired in March, Mr. Ethnic Committee and Rabbi Stanley requesting his help in obtaining permis- Ukraine during the 1960s and 1970s. Yurchenko said he had merely dropped Wagner of the Holocaust Awareness sion for her uncle, Mr. Salecky, to visit out of sight in order to receive unspe- Institute, who said the institute's board U.S. relatives. Mr. Salecky, who was Mr. Salecky's remains were moved cified "medical treatment," reported would also have to approve the inscrip- separated from most of his family from Siberia to Brody, a town in western The Washington Post. tion. during World War II, is the brother of Ukraine, where he was buried. He is Mr. Yurchenko, who had not been The inscription, which is to appear on Irene Kowal, who is Sonia's mother. survived by his wife and daughters, seen in public since last November, a monument to Jewish and other vic- The young girl mailed an English Tanya and Iryna, in the Soviet Union; when he appeared at a news conference tims of the Nazism, reads as follows: translation of the letter to President and his mother, Maria, sisters, Halyna r the Soviet Embassy after walking "This monument is dedicated to the Ronald Reagan. and Iryna, brother, Zenko, and uncle, ‚vay from his CIA escort at a George- memory of the 6,000,000 Jews who After the war, Mr. Salecky, then an Jaroslaw, with his wife Anna, in the town restaurant, was interviewed twice, perished in the Holocaust at the hands infant, remained in the care of his United States. once outside and once indoors. of the Nazis, and to the memory of: The interview took place as a result of 3,200,000 Poles, 3,000,000 Ukrainians, a spontaneous encounter on a street in 1,750,000 Russians, 1,400,000 Byelorus- Moscow. A German TV reporter was sians, 1,300,000 Yugoslavs, 400,000 National Review reveals Medvid cover-up said to have "stumbled into" Mr. Gypsies, 286,000 Greeks, 210,000 JERSEY CITY, N.J. — The Na- Russian. Yurchenko. French, 200,000 Czechs and Slovaks, tional Review recently ran an editorial "Despite all the evidence," wrote the Intelligence community sources fa- 121,000 Hollanders, 100,000 Baltics, describing what it termed "the Medvid National Review, "the State Depart- miliar with the videotape of the inter- 44,000 Belgians, and hundreds of thou- cover-up." The Review discussed evi- ment has said it 'has no doubt that the view told The Washington Post that it sands of others enslaved, starved, dence to support the theory that there individual we interviewed was the same was likely that the KGB had staged Mr. burned and killed by the Nazis. May it indeed were "two Medvids." The man who jumped.' " Yurchenko's chance meeting with the be a lasting reminder of the need to contention is supported by: statements Western news crew in order to counter remain ever vigilant against tyranny, of two independent handwriting experts "Most of the cover-ups that the reports that the KGB had executed one bigotry and social injustice. Erected by who claim samples obtained of Myro- advocacy press has been so diligent in of its own men. the people of the State of Colorado, slav Medvid's handwriting on separate exposing have involved our govern- Last month National Public Radio April 27, 1987." occasions show that they were not by the ment's attempting to protect itself and had reported that Mr. Yurchenko had In an April 1 letter to the state same person; first-hand accounts by its interests," the National Review been executed by firing squad. senators involved in the memorial persons having seen Mr. Medvid on continued. "In this case, however, our Mr. Yurchenko told the German project, Rabbi Wagner stated, however, separate occasions who say the man government seems to be involved in a correspondent that he is planning to that "We simply must now verify the who was sent back to the Soviet Union cover-up to protect the interests of the write about his experiences and that he numbers submitted to determine was not the man who jumped ship; Soviet Union." had returned to his old job as a security whether they include Jewish victims conflicting statements as to whether the The National Review published the officer for Soviet embassies abroad. already counted in the 6,000,000." sailor fluently spoke Ukrainian or Medvid editorial in its March 28 issue. jj THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 13,1986 - No, 15 Retired State Department officer speaks on geneology Shier Cecilia He shared his mother's recollection of a humorous incident during the family's to be inaugurated boat passage to the New World. Grand- father provided first-class tickets for his family, a style of travel to which they as Manor president were not accustomed, he said. Wheh they first entered the dining room, they were dumbstruck by the food that was piled high. His grandmother's wartime instincts prevailed, and she whispered to the children to stash some of the food "za pazukhu." Who knows, she had learned from experience, there might not be any food the next day.. "It's that sort of personal experience, if you can get it from your parents, that then gives you the richness of a family history that tjejlls not only that you're born of so-aiid-so of such-and-such a place, but how life was at a certain place," he said. Alvin Kapusta during his Washington lecture on geneology. Mr. Kapusta's wife's ancestors came to America in the mid-18th century and by Yaro Bihun came from other countries. We were busy building, farming, surviving and settled near Albany. Her family's geneo- logy was much easier to recreate than WASHINGTON — It began when who cared about the past." Only when prosperity set in after his. the letters between a young American "In the United States, believe me, we foreign service officer stationed in World War II, he said, did people finally start asking themselves those paper ourselves probably like no other Burma and his mother in South Dakota country in the world," he said. There are Sister Maty Cecilia Jurasinski OSBM, had become repetitious and somewhat important questions: "Who are we? the first Manor Junior College alumna Where did we come from? Who are our land records, church records, school monotonous. records, court records — all providing a to be named president, will be officially The young man then asked his mother ancestors?" inaugurated today. "And unfortunately," he noted, "too wealth of facts and detail about our to write about the family's past — who ancestors. they were, where they came from. many of us can only remember our JENKINTOWN, Pa. — Delegates parents and our grandparents. And it But the same sources can be used to "And you know, it was amazing. I trace Ukrainian immigrants in the from 21 area colleges and universities started getting six-, and seven-, and stops there." are expected to be part of the pro- When he returned home from Burma; United States, he said. The difficult part eight-page letters," Alvin Kapusta is tracing the roots in the Soviet Union, cessional for the Sunday, April 13, recalls. He also got drawings of the Mr. Kapusta got a tape recorder and inauguration of Sister Mary Cecilia continued to ask his mother about life in where the KGB has the monopoly on village in Ukraine, showing which geneological studies. Jurasinski OSBM, the new president of house was theirs, the shops, the stream, Ukraine. Manor Junjor College. which trees grew where in the orchard. He learned that during the stormy Mr. Kapusta noted, however, that Sister Cecilia, dean of students at That was 25 years ago. Now retired period between 1914 and 1924, his there is a very good geneological source Manor Junior College since 1976, and from the State Department, Mr. Ka- family lived in a village about 70 miles of western Ukrainians at least, and that the first Manor alumna to be named pusta continues researching his geneo- south of Kiev. More precisely, his is the Mormon Church, which has president, will be officially installed as logy. He has become somewhat of an grandmother % and her children lived "some of the best Ukrainian geneologi- president in ceremonies to begin with a expert on the subject. He shared his there; his grandfather, then named cal records outside of western Ukraine." Prayer Service at 2 p.m. in the college experience recently at a Friday Evening Kapustynsky, was in Canada. He had Because of their belief thajt one's an- auditorium. Forum, the monthly lecture and discus- gone there in 1910, made some money cestors, if known, can be saved now, William R. Sasso of Gwynedd Valley, sion series of The Washington Group. and returned home, but not to stay or long after they have died, the Mormons chairman of the Manor Junior College Ukrainians should take a greater bring his family back to Canada. He went to great pains to photograph all board of trustees, will install Sister interest in their own family histories, he gathered up his male friends so that the church records they could get their Cecilia as president. told the gathering of Ukrainian Ameri- they, too, would go to Canada. The plan hands on, and this included parts of Delegates from the following Colleges can professionals. was to make more money, then go home western Ukraine. Those records are and universities are expected to attend: "We are a bridge," he said, "because and return with the family to Canada, indexed and on microfiche in the University of Pennsylvania, Lafayette we stand between the past and the where they would "live like kings." Mormon IGI, the International Geneo- College, Saint Joseph's University, future." It is very important in the logical Index, which is accessible to Spring Garden College, Beaver College, period of alienation "to hold on to the The War, of course, and the revolu- anyone, Mr, Kapusta said. Albright College, LaSalle University, things that make us somebody different, tion split the family for 10 years, until Collecting raw data and keeping a Temple University, Duquesne Univer- somebody unique." 1924, when Mr. Kapusta's grandfather chart is not enough, he said. It should be sity, Seton Hall College, Harcum Ju- Some nations have succeeded in was able to "buy them out," since the arranged in an album, with an accom- nior College, Pennsylvania College of preserving their nationality, "their Soviet government was eager for hard panying narrative. Optometry, Immaculata College, Rose- feeling of being different," for thou- currency at that time. "Just doing the chart is nice, but it mont College, Chestnut Hill College, sands of years. And others can, too, he It's hard to get some people to give isn't going to tell you what it was like^to Wilkes College, Gwynedd-Mercy Col- added, "only if they pay attention to first-hand accounts of those hard times, live out there in the horrible, cold plains lege, Holy Family College, Cabrini their past and their interest in passing Mr. Kapusta said. The experiences are of North Dakota, and how did they College, Alvernia College, and Neu- the heritage of their past to the future." painful to recall. "Believe me. People survive, and what did they do." mann College. Until recently few in America cared lost all of the members of their family, It's also important, Mr. Kapusta said, Also taking part in the processional about their geneology and their past, and they're the only ones that escaped. to give copies of the family history, once and program of events will be: Sister Mr. Kapusta observed. Why? "Very And it's hard to talk about that." But it collected and organized, to family Miriam Claire, provincial of the Sisters simple: We were a frontier nation. We can be done. members, to institutions like The Ukrai- and St. Basil and Great, past president nian Museum, cultural centers, and of Manor Junior College. The Sisters ' even to the Mormons and such groups St. Basil the Great founded Man Mazepa Foundation seeks donations as the Daughters of the American Junior College in 1947. Revolution, so that it will be preserved. Msgr. Constantine Berdar of ALEXANDRIA, Va. — More than The concert received a good review in Mr. Kapusta feels strongly that The Northampton, Manor Junior College 300 Ukrainians and a handful of or- The Washington Post, and a worldwide Ukrainian Museum in New York City board member, will lead the prayer ganizations have already joined the wire-photo was circulated of the U.S. should have a geneological section and service. Bishop Robert Moskal of Mazepa Foundation in adopting the Park Service cleaning the Shevchenko a repository for geneological materials. Parma, Ohio, will give the blessing. Ann Taras Shevchenko Plaza in Washing- statue. "I think it's time to set up a Ukrai- Rafferty of Rosemont, a member of ton. nian American geneological society," he Manor's board of trustees, will give a In addition, television and newspaper said. There is also a need, he said, to These Ukrainians and their organiza- coverage was^ obtained for the concert reading from the Gospel. tions made it possible for the Mazepa establish an ancestors' village and city The Manor Junior College Board of rehearsal in Philadelphia. All this was register, an immigrant ship register list, Foundation to arrange for the cleaning done with the support of only 300 Trustees and the Manor administration of the Taras Shevchenko Monument; inventories of cemeteries where Ukrai- and faculty will also take part in the Ukrainians, a handful of organizations nians are buried, and to preserve the and to invite hundreds of prominent and the free Ukrainian press. ceremonies. Manor Junior College Americans to the March 9 "American records of the old Ukrainian churches in Board members Charles Stahlecker of Tribute To Taras Shevchenko" in the Tax-deductible donations may be America. Dresher will carry the presidential -best hall in Washington — the Kennedy sent to the Mazepa Foundation. They "A lot of organizations simply don't medallion and Thomas Newmaster of Center Concert Hall. will be turned over to the U.S. Park have any good projects to work on." Clifton Heights will carry the college More than 1,500 people attended the Service and it will be used to maintain For them, Mr. Kapusta's added, "This charter. The medallion and charter are concert, Ninety percent of them were Shevchenko Park. For more informa- would be a project to end all projects." symbols of the presidency. not Ukrainian. More than 100 of them tion, or to send a gift, please write to the "And finally," he concluded, "we Sister Celine OSBM, vice-president were from Congressional pffices and Mazepa Foundation, P.O. Box 1988, ought to have a 'Sons and Daughters of for academic affairs at Manor, will ait dozens were from foreign embassies. Alexandria, Va. 22313. the Ukrainian Revolution.' Why not?" as master of ceremonies. No. 15 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 13,1986

THE UKRAINIAN NA TIONAL ASS О CIA TIP N FORUM UNA facts CONVENTION COUNTDOWN Soyuz and its Soyuzivka UNA conventions in the past: When most people hear the word courts and a volleyball court. Horse- "Soyuzivka," the image most likely back riding, miniature golf and more a look at the first five evoked is of a capacity-filled dance hall hiking trials and fishing are just minutes or party patio on a summer evening — away. probably the July 4th weekend or the During the summer months, several end-of-summer Labor Day weekend — events are organized by Soyuzivka to ``єп і swarm of young Ukrainians keep young people in shape both physi- Jks to the upstate resort for one of the cally and culturally. Camps are offered ,u b'tigest social events of the year, for young people who are interested in But І would be a mistake to describe improving their tennis skills, learning S ``} ал` bd, often referred to as "Suzy- more about Ukrainian dance, or brush- а.` simply a great place to part) ing up on their Ukrainian language, cul- П -ongrout the year, the UNA estate in іиге and history. There is even a camp th "4itskiU Mountains is the site о! a for youngsters which provides a mixed r агс-nn`'berii ocial, cultural recrca- curriculum of recreational, cultural and tioiir. HI A educational events' thai educational acmities. T a tt.v' NA `петЬегь and non-mem- The UNA, through its summer em- i ь ` - lt -, sou па kind old, and Ukrai- pioyment prog-am at Soyuzivka, has in іх.сч^ь irum all paits of the United States the pav years provided scores of Ukrai- - ' 'I Canada. `;ап siuoents with an opportunity to " ' 'Ik or tbc vsito^ to S'fvuz4ka tarf. some expeiience and money. The t "t ' :rifig the summei moiuhs vvhen е`-міе regularly employs young UNA ‚‚e c чи ?, and the surrounding u-ountiy- members in ^;ch positions as: waiters -.r -_ transformed into a Nerltable a^d waitresses, bartenders, pool super- j. ,nn r playground. For enthusiasts of VKSOKS and entertainment coordinators. 4 gieat outdoors, the estate offers In -'ecent years, Ukrainian youths r^-j.ng trials, a swimming pool, tennis

The Supreme Assembly elected at the 3rd UNA Convention. Seated in the center is Supreme President Ivan GIOVK, UNA conventions during the 92years was not owned by he UNA — would be of the fraternal organization's existence the fledgling organization's official have been as varied as the delegates who organ. Theooosi} Talpash was elected attended them: some have been marked the first supreme president of the UNA. by great decisions that affected the At the semiannual meeting of the essense of the UNA, while others have UNA Supreme Assembly held January been relatively uneventful; some have 15, 1895, it was reported that UNA been marred by acrimony, others were income m 1894 totalled $1,142.75 and examples of true fraternalism. Yet, all expenses were $1,007.22. Membership of them have in some way forever stood at 505, but 66 members were altered the course of UNA history. expelled for non-payment of dues. . This week we begin our review of The reports also revealed that the UNA conventions past with highlights UNA had only two employees during of the first five conventions. the first year of its existence: the Rev. ^ The 1st Convention was held in Hryhory Hrushka, editor of Svoboda, Shamokin, Pa., on May 30, 1894, three and the Rev. Ivan Konstankevych, months after the UNA was founded. In supreme secretary. all, 17 delegates attended the one-day # The 2nd Convention was held in session. They approved a proposal that Olyphant, Pa., on May 30, 1895. It was the UNA would pay benefits of $400 reported that assets totalled $605.60 upon death of a member {only men and there were 439 members in good could then be members) and $200 upon standing. Ivan Glova was elected su- the death of the wife of a member. preme president. Membership dues were to be 50 cents At the Supreme Assembly meeting per month. held in Mt. Carmel, Pa., on January 1, It was also unanimously agreed at the 1896, the death benefit was raised from One of Soyuzivka guest houses, Uzhhorod, is decorated in Ukrainian Hutsui style. convention that Svoboda — though it $400 to $500. 9 Convention No. 3 took place Ja- 1ИИ11 nuary 2, 1896, in Mt. Carmel, Pa. Convention reports noted that six UNA members hod died during the first two л`.'$ "ґ 'ЬР ,' ganization's existence - ` ` -:` .ле ` -`^ had paid out $2,300 І?- сЧ йѓ Ьѓ '` `т_ rotal UNA member- г- `о `і^І: ЧІ`` ? `'і`ѓ 500 and the average cge о.` ire merv-cis was 35. Convtnti'j^ (` iegates voted for the ечаЬрьПпи"' :r ;ne so-called "iron land1 {contingency fund) and 10 cents oi earn member ``: monthly ` dues were transferred to ims lund. The delegates also approved fin uncial aid to ailing and disabled mtmy.s Kan Glova was re- elected supreme president. ^ The ^th Convention of the UNA tooK place ?r May!'eld, Pa., on June 8, 1897 The UNA had grown in terms of ІюіЬ a^s^rs uhl membership, as the -еро, is snow d .ere was now a sum of ИЯЧ 9` :n ч-і ч and 1,019 members, Dek^ 3s ‚i^reed that each 20 UNA members iv ' the nght to elect a single con venue ` eleoate lvan Glova was elected to hia third term as supreme president. a For its 5th Convention, the UNA A team of Soyuzivka workers poses en the party patio. (Continued on page 12) 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 1986 No. 15

BOOK REVIEW

Famine collection "of unique importance" Ukrainian WeeHy "The Great Famine in Ukraine: The Unknown Holocaust," Edited by Roma Hadzewycz, George Zarycky and Mart a Kolomayets. Jersey City, N.J.: Ukrainian National Association, 1983. 88 pp. $4. Memo to delegates by Wolodymyr T. Zyla This is an important book, whose im- plications go well beyond the limits of The Ukrainian National Association's 31st Regular Convention is a what we have heretofore known. It dis- mere six weeks away, and now is the time for all the delegates and cusses the unknown holocaust of 1932- Supreme Assembly members who will be participating — we stress 33 — the Great Famine in Ukraine. In participating, not just attending — to begin thinking about how they 1983 the Ukrainians in diaspora ho- personally can contribute to the convention's success. nored the memory of the nameless vic- After all, the UNA, as a fraternal organization, is the sum of all its tims of that great tragedy, one in which members. And it is the members' duly elected representatives at the an estimated 7 million Ukrainians died of starvation under Soviet occupation. convention, the delegates, who determine the direction the UNA will As the editors correctly state in their take in the next four years. Thus, it is the delegates who are responsible preface: "...unlike other famines, those for ensuring that the UNA's future is a promising one. caused by drought, pestilence or other However, wisely deciding the future of the largest Ukrainian natural factors, this one was the desired organization in the free world requires some preparation. Delegates by-product of a deliberate political should take some time out between now and the start of the convention policy. In an effort to break the will of a to talk with fellow UNA'ers and to themselves reflect on what they nationally conscious Ukrainian pea- perceive to be the priorities of the UNA at this particular juncture in its santry and to finance rapid industriali- zation, the Soviet regime under Stalin history. ordered the expropriation of all food- Among the matters we're sure they'll agree are important are: stuffs and grain in the hands of the rural increasing membership and focusing on young professionals as population. The result was a holocaust prospective members, modernizing organizing techniques and of almost unthinkable dimensions — instrument to break the resistance of the updating promotional materials, training organizers, involving mass murder by decree." Ukrainian peasantry to the collectiviza- younger UNA'ers in the activities of the organization, and the Yet despite the horrendous dimen- tion. In the June 6, 1933, issue of Mr. possibility of merger with the Ukrainian Fraternal Association. sions of that tragedy, for 50 years its full London Morning Post this same Mr. story has remained untold. Not one Muggeridge (then a correspondent in Equally important are: providing services for senior members, the Soviet Union) depicted the follow- (including housing), contemporizing the UNA structure from the serious scholarly book on it was avai- lable in English before 1983. ing scene from famine-stricken branch level through the executive level, amending the by-laws, Ukraine: "They will tell you that many promoting fraternal activities, expanding Soyuzivka facilities, As a consequence, the 88 pages of "The Great Famine in Ukraine: The Un- have already died of famine and that realizing the UNA's potential in Canada, increasing the circulation of known Holocaust"are of unique impor- many are dying every day; that thou- UNA publications,and lobbying the U.S. and Canadian governments tance. This is not the dredging up to sands have been shot by the government on issues of concern to the Ukrainian community. memory of yet another act of Stalinist and hundreds of thousands exiled." barbarism, but a documentary which, The eyewitness recollections (ex- By pondering these and other UNA concerns, delegates will surely by providing information about the fa- cerpted from "Black Deeds of the arrive at the convention on May 26 ready and willing to discuss the big mine, sheds a clear light on the nature of Kremlin: A White Book," which is out issues. They must surely realize that the convention — though it is a the Soviet system. The book consists of of print) in this book are exceptionally weeklong event — is limited in terms of time. That is why it is essential a foreword, three authoritative articles, moving. Andrij Melezhyk recalls how that delegates understand that this is not the place for petty concerns reprints of eyewitness recollections "Nikifor and Natalka had murdered or personal gripes. The convention, which comes but once every four (survivors' accounts and press ac- their children and eaten the first one, years and is quite an expensive event to stage (the 1982 assembly cost counts), and a section of excerpts from but had not yet begun on the second one. Nikifor was dead, and Natalka was almost $350,000), must be used sensibly. works by such well-known Ukrainian dissidents as Leonid Plyushch and taken to jail after this, but she also died For example, much of the time at the convention is devoted to there three days later." Another eye- reports by supreme officers, advisors and auditors, as well as to Petro Grigorenko. In the foreword, Dr. Omeljan Pritsak witness, Maria Zuk, who was somehow discussions about them. Frequently the time allotted for this portion able to join her husband in Canada in of the program could easily be cut down if all the delegates bothered to deals with Ukrainian villages, which he considers the bases of reborn national 1933, says: "Worst of all, there is no read the reports which are all published in book form and distributed consciousness. Aware of this conscious- escape from this hell on earth, as no one to them. A thorough reading of the reports would likewise guarantee ness, the Soviets decided to neutralize can obtain permission to leave the that the discussions that do arise will be informed discussions — and the villages and thereby "to eliminate boundaries of Ukraine, once granary of constructive discussions at that. once and for all the Ukrainian danger." Europe, now a valley of tears and And, the more frivolous discussion is limited at the convention, the hunger." In the first article, Dr. James Mace The book is provided with a number more time will be left over for creative processes that give rise to the quietly discusses what happened in creative solutions and ideas so crucial in a dynamic organization. of photographs which illustrate this 1932-33 and why. His conclusion is dark event which, in its magnitude, So, in ending this memo to delegates in re: the upcoming exceptionally penetrating: "Forced rivals the Jewish Holocaust, yet is still convention, we humbly suggest that it would benefit us all if collectivization was a tragedy for all largely unknown to the West. To be convention participants did a little bit of old-fashioned homework — a who were subjected to it, Russians as sure, a trickle of information from time tried-and-true ingredient in the recipe for success. well as Ukrainians, but for the Ukrai- to time reaches the American public, as nians it was a special tragedy because, it is evident from a letter of January 2Г with the virtually complete destruction 1985, by Kathryn Bradbury to th of their nationally self-conscious elites, editor of the Lubbock Avalanche- it meant their destruction as a nation Journal (Texas). She writes: "Millions and reduction to the status of what of Ukrainian farmers were starved by The Ukrainian Weekly: Germans used to call a "Naturvolk.' " the Soviet government because they Dr. Myron Kuropas's contribution, opposed it." Adequate information, a 50-year tradition of news and features "America's 'Red Decade'and the Great however, has not been available. Famine Cover-up," focuses on what In conclusion let me cite an interest- happened in America during a time ing passage from the article "Forced when some American reporters cdn- Famine in the Ukraine: A Holocaust the cealed the truth about the famine West Forgot" that appeared in The Want to reprint an article because of their ideological commit- Wall Street Journal of July 7,1983: "...it ment to communism or because of is important to understand the forced from The Weekly? seduction by official favors offered to famine as a pivotal event in Soviet them by the Soviet government, as in history, whose consequences remain to If you would like to reprint an article from The Weekly in another publi- the case of New York Times correspon- this day. For the famine created a dent Walter Duranty, who was awarded cation, you may obtain permission, in most cases, by contacting the editor disastrous situation in Soviet agricul- the Order of Lenin. ture from which the USSR still hasn't The Ukrainian Weekly An interview with the well-known fully recovered... Finally, the famine 30 Montgomery St. British journalist and author Malcolm caused an enormous rift within the Jersey City, N.J. 07302 Muggeridge by Marco Carynnyk Ukrainian nation, which had long been shows clearly how the famine (201)434-0237 nationally assertive." The article ends was deliberately employed as an (Continued on page 15) No. 15 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 13,1986 7

government has to be careful. I don't the Medvid situation in that respect. think it is aware of what it's gotten into In assisting Demjanjuk as an indivi- Uke-eye and who's behind this. dual, we must not inadvertently allow With witnesses saying "Ivan" died in Ukrainians to be tied to accusations of by Anisa Handzia Sawyckyj 1943, I don't think Israel has a strong Nazi collaboration. case against Demjanjuk. It's unfortunate that Americans of What do you think about the case of John Demjanjuk? Does it have any Ukrainian descent are not more out- OlgaBorys, school implications for the Ukrainian community in the U.S.?If so, what should the spoken. Some of them are afraid to media specialist, Ukrainian community be doing about it? respond to charges against Ukrainians. Central Valley, N.Y.: But we Ye living in a free country — you I'm shocked that Larissa Matthews, Ukrainian activities during World War should be able to speak up and say what the U.S. would allow computer trainer, II. We've got to publicize our viewpoint you think. Demjanjuk to be Boston, Mass.: more and contribute to the cost of The Ukrainian community should extradited to Israel What disturbs me Demjanjuk's defense. help the Demjanjuk family pay for based on usubstan- most is that the OSI A lot of Ukrainians are not informed attorney's fees. We were able to donate tiated evidence. '9ffice of Special about the case. Some say they feel it's so much money to the Harvard Chair, Also, I don't understand why this yestigationsofthe hopeless because Demjanjuk is already why not get together and assist Dem- witch-hunting is going on so many years Љ. Department of extradited to Israel. We need somebody janjuk? We've got to not only defend after the war, when many of the wit- Justice) has used who will get the Ukrainians worked up hirn, but also prepare for the future, nesses who could have defended the and is continuing to use illegal and about this and pull them out of their because unfortunately, it doesn't look innocent are dead. If you can't be sure criminal means to achieve what they apathy. Ukrainians have to stop fight- like it's going to end with Demjanjuk. so many years after the fact of a man's claim is justice. This includes cooperat- ing among themselves and get together innocence or guilt, you have no right to ing with the Soviet government to on this question, because it's not going Ihor Vitkovitsky, persecute him. And why are East Euro- obtain "evidence" against Demjanjuk. to go away. After Demjanjuk, there will physicist, Silver peans being singled out for war crimes, I understand that this is not the first be more. Spring, Md.: I think when the U.S. has taken a different time the OSI has hounded alleged war the Demjanjuk case position on war crimes by the Japanese? criminals of East European background Richard Vasyl, has shown that the Why is there such a double standard? war later turned out to be the OSI's inno- Strayves, civil en- Ukrainian commu- It's unfortunate that so much that's cent victims. Plus, I have heard that gineer, Rosemont, nity can respond in written in the press about Ukrainians is Demjanjuk's case was heard by a judge Pa.: From what I an appropriate way negative, when the fact is that many who was later censured by his state's bar know about the case in a crisis. The Ukrainians helped Jews during World association for corruption. (and I'm not foliow- community's response has been very War II. I know for a fact that there was This kind of shabby business dimi- ing it as closely as I rational, very balanced, not fanatical. It an "underground railroad "whereby nishes the dignity of the tragedy of the should be), Dem- has been anti-Soviet, rather than anti- Ukrainians hid Jews at risk to their own Jewish Holocaust, and I hope one day janjuk should not Jewish. lives, and helped them escape to free- the Jewish community will be saddened have been extradited to Israel because The Demjanjuk case has served to dok. Why don't they write about that? by the way this case was conducted. there is so much evidence that he was bring to light the tactics of the OSI in Ukrainians should appeal to the U.S. The Ukrainian community should not "Ivan the Terrible." Witnesses in seeking out alleged Nazi war criminals. government and press and ask them to find and support articulate and pro- Europe are saying that the real "Ivan" If in Israel it turns out that there is no stop the witch hunts. Also Ukrainians fessional spokespeople to help defend was killed in 1943. How come this case against Demjanjuk, this will cer- should ask Congress how the Demjan- Demjanjuk and to fight the tactics of the evidence was not available when Dem- tainly mean a black eye for the OSI, juk extradition could have come about, OSI. janjuk's case was being heard in the Elizabeth Holtzman and her whole and why all nationalities are not being U.S.? ` group. treated equally. Anne Banase- I don't understand why the U.S. Unfortunately, the Demjanjuk case is We should ask the American govern- wycz, human re- allowed Demjanjuk to be extradited. not the kind of case that the Ukrainian ment: "What have you done to this man sources manager, Was it to appease Israel? Also I wonder community can get too much long-term and his family? Where are his human Piscataway, N.J.: about the Soviet role in all of this. mileage out of — it doesn't compare to rights?" It's been 40 years Ukrainians should help defend Dem- since World War II. janjuk because, even though mos-t A lot of terrible people do not judge a whole nation by PRESS REVIEW things always hap- the actions of one individual, there is an pen in any war. Pro- image problem for Ukrainians that may . bablyalotofpeople, come about because of continuing bad including Jews, be- press. Why should we allow any kind of Jerusalem Post on Ukrainian suffering came involved with the Nazis as a way bad image to exist, particularly when to survive, much more so than they the man may not even be guilty? JERUSALEM — A commentary by nian families who died during the would have under normal circum- Efraim Volf written in response to an Soviet-induced famine or the large `лапсеь Wh} bring up the past now7 Odarka Horba- article that justified the destruction last numbers of Ukrainian.youths who were Some L'k, Lillians ``а} they're just not crievsky, admmis- year of a monument to Ukrainian forcibly deported to Germany during sure C'tn.'rr . ` ,ч ncn guilt}, but І ІРІГК. П'лч sect crars. victims of Stalin and Hitler, a^ppeared in World War II and died there of hunger peopi: 4f'iv о -`ли`пі J innocent и:ги Stern.'ЇЧ ч Conn the January 5 issue of The Jerusalem or forced labor,, asked Mr. Volf, were proven 'JJL , jrc bdf should include 'Ліс Covets luHJ V, Post. "'Nazis of Ukrainian background?" Demjanju'r :ox wpat ' have .eaa, а in for the Ukra rvans Mr. Volf countered a claim made by Mr. Volf also criticized Avraham lot or the cv.dvMce і` contradictory It's and they'll do any- Likud Party member of the Knesset Ingberg, a sympathizer ої Mr. Shilan- not a clear-cut саче thing to descredit Dov Shilansky, who said the Ukrainian sky, for his September 12, 1985, state- Ukrainians have to get more involved us, which is what I monument erected last May on Mount ment in Ma'ariv that there were no in the Demjanjuk case and help set the think they are trying to do with the Zion was dedicated to "Nazis of Ukrai- Ukrainians who suffered at the hands of record straight on this case and on Demjanjuk case. But the American nian background." Mr. Shilansky, who the Nazis and that "the Ukrainians were is active in supporting victims of Na- worse than the Nazis." zism, made that statement in the De- "Who gave him the right to slander an eember 6, 1985, issue of In Jerusalem. entire nation of over 50 million people?" Mr. Volf accused MK Shilansky of asked Mr. Volf in his commentary. slander. "This is a Nazi tactic! No one denies that Notice regarding mail delivery "I respect MK Dov Shilansky and there were many Nazis of Ukrainian others for their great suffering during background (as there were many Nazis World War II and for their heroism," of other backgrounds), but there is a of The Weekly wrote Mr. Volf. "But this does not give great gap between this fact and the him the right to make defamatory above-mentioned wildly false genera- statements and racial generalizations." lization." The monument had an inscription Mr. Volf then proceeded to cite it has come to our attention that The Ukrainian Weekly is often which said: examples of Ukrainians who suffered delivered late, or irregularly, or that our subscribers sometimes receive "To the Memory of Martyred Ukrai- under the Nazis, including two Ukrai- several issues at once. nians Victims of the Holocaust; nian youths, who had been deported to 1,500,000 Jews in the Ukraine; 3,000,000 Germany as forced laborers, whom he We feel it is necessary to notify our subscribers that The Weekly is Ukrainians, destroyed by the Nazis in had met in 1949 while in a Soviet prison mailed out Friday mornings (before the Sunday date of issue) via Germany (1941-1945); 10,000,000 U- as a result of Zionist activity. second-class mail. krainians, destroyed by the Soviets "The erection of a monument to during the famine of 1932-1933." commemorate those Ukrainians who If you are not receiving regular delivery of The Weekly, we urge you It was demolished on September 26 died of hunger in 1932-33 and during to file a complaint at your local post office. This may be done by by "persons who consider the Ukrai- World War II," concluded Mr. Volf, obtaining the U.S. Postal Service Consumer Service Card and filling nians in general to have been the willing "contributed to the beginning of a out the appropriate sections. tool, rather than the victims, of the process of amelioration in Jewish- Nazis in pursuing the Holocaust of the Ukrainian relations. 1 am sure that its — The editor Jewish people," according to The destruction has already contributed, Jerusalem Post. and will continue to contribute, to a Who among the millions of Ukrai- deterioration in these relations." THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 13,1986 No. 15 Ukrainians in the Yukon? — Yes, indeed

View of the Main Street in Whitehorse, capital city of the Yukon, where most of the territory's Ukrainians reside.

by Mark Kopinec obtained; others followed for the same reason. It was Ukrainian choir. not until the discovery of gold in 1896, that people In October, Francis Nowasad and Maria Kopinec Ukrainians in the Yukon? Yes, there are Ukrainians came in large numbers from all walks of life, from the took the initiative and formed a Ukrainian choir. The in the Yukon. United States, Canada and other parts of the world, to reason for forming the choir was that they felt there The majority of you know who Ukrainians are, but make their fortune in the Dawson City gold fields. The should be some kind of Ukrainian culture in White- a substantial number do not know what the Yukon is large influx of people into the Yukon Territory horse, since there were other ethnic groups active in or where it is located in Canada. The Yukon is one of became known as the The Trail of '98. the capital. The people who joined the choir were both the two existing territories that make up Canada along Once the possibility of finding gold exhausted itself, of Ukrainian and non-Ukrainian orgin. with the 10 provinces. It lies between the state of people left the Yukon and headed back to where they The Ukrainian choir went out and performed both Alaska and the Northwest Territories and above the came from, some as millionaries and others poorer Ukrainian and English Christmas carols that Christ- province of British Columbia. than when they first came to the Yukon. Others mas season, and it was complimented by many people. The territory has a total population of 24,734 with headed for Dome, Alaska, where gold was to be found Since 1983, the choir has grown slowly, but it has the majority of people residing in the capital city of lying on the beaches. continued to carol each year and to get compliments Whitehorse that has a population of 17,265. The rest The people who stayed behind remained to exploit for spreading peace and good will through the of the population lives in other communities scattered the other valuable and abundant natural resources — Christmas season. across the vast territory; these communities are silver, lead, zinc, copper — that were to be found in the In late 1985, a Ukrainian club was formed to further accessible by way of public highways. Only one Yukon Territory. Others remained in this peaceful and Ukrainian cultural endeavors. Officially it is called the community, Old Crow — which is situated above the rugged land just to make a living and to live away Yukon Ukrainian Association, but unofficially it is Arctic Circle — cannot be reached by vehicle; from it all. Prosvita. Since there were other ethnic organizations therefore, one has to use a small plane or helicopter to (i.e. Scottish and French) existing in Whitehorse, the reach it. Economy Ukrainians reasoned, why not a Ukrainian group? The The vision that people have of the Yukon is one of a total number of registered and paid members is 35. land covered all year round with a blanket of snow Since the Yukon is so mineralized, the territory has The majority of the members are adults, but there are a and with subzero temperatures; the people live in become economically dependent on the mining few youths in the club. The president of the club is igloos and rely on sleds pulled by dog teams for industry, which brings in approximately 40 percent of Gordon Yakemo, and the youth representative on the transportation and communication. This scenario is the Yukon's revenue. The second most important executive is Ms. Kopinec. quite misleading, and whoever describes the Yukon in industry is tourism, which is the most active during the For a club in its first year, Prosvita was quite excited this fashion is very much misinformed. summer months (June to August). Tourists from to do a variety things. Its first organized activity was a The fact is, that in the summer the temperature is various parts of the world comment on the photo- Ukrainian New Year's dance on January 10 of this pleasantly warm, ranging around 20 Celsius (68 genetic scenery, fresh and clean air, unpolluted water year. Before the dance there was a supper featuring Fahrenheit). In the winter there is snow, and tempera- systems, the great fishing, and the history and Ukrainian dishes such as pyrohy and cabbage rolls tures do average between -46 C. (-50 F.) to 2 C. (35 F.). nostalgia that surround the Yukon. Other important The music was provided by the John Hutsul Band. IT People live as well as work in buildings made of the areas of the economy are forestry, fishing and the fur dance and supper were a great success with man^ usual materials (wood and concrete or brick), and they trade (trapping). people complimenting the whole event. use cars and trucks for transportation. The commu- During the past few years, the Yukon economy has The club has applied for grants from the Canadian nication system (i.e. telephones, televisions, radios and 'been going through hard times because many of its government, and once these grants are processed the other media) in Whitehorse is very similar to the mines have closed down — some permanently and club can go on planning its activities. Members have communication systems in large Canadian cities. In others just barejy operating, due to the fact that discussed having a workshop open to the public on smaller communities, the communication system is mineral prices have decreased to a level that it does not how to make "pysanky," as well as the possibility of not as sophisticated as in Whitehorse. pay for mines to be operating. Therefore, the Yukon having guest speakers talk about different aspects of Whitehorse has the Yukon's only major airport, has become reliant on other sectors of its economy, Ukrainian culture and customs. where large aircraft can land — primarily 737 s, especially tourism, for revenue. In addition, the club has its heart set on having a although a 747 has made an emergency landing at the Ukrainian dance group, possibly Shumka, come to airport. The only other way to reach Whitehorse or the Ukrainians Whitehorse on Canada Day (July 1) to perform for the Yukon is by traveling up the Alaska Highway. Whitehorse populace and tourists. It has been reported by the Canadian government First settlers that the Yukon has a total Ukrainian population of 635. The majority of Ukrainians reside and work in A question that is often asked is: "What brought Whitehorse, the capital city. Many of the Ukrainians You've now seen the Yukon is not as uncivilized, people to the Yukon, and what made them stay?" In do not speak the language; and those who do, do not uninformed and uncultured as commonly thought. the beginning, Russian fur traders came to parts of the speak "literary" Ukrainian. Even though it is a fair distance northwest of the Yukon because of the valuable furs that could be The Ukrainian minority in Whitehorse had never majority of Canadian cities, there is a Ukrainian been active, and it was not until 1983 that things began populace among the Yukon's ethnic groups. Ukrai- Mark Kopinec is president of the Ukrainian to happen. That year a group of people was sitting nians may be found in the most unexpected places; Students' Club at the University of Alberta. around and discussing the possibility of forming a perhaps this is because they are survivors. No. 15 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 13,1986

FOCUS ON THE ARTS Toronto's Avant-Garde Ukrainian Theatre ... and more by Larissa Onyshkevych

PHILADELPHIA — Slowly, yet gradually and appreciatingly, we have had the opportunity to glimpse at the newest cultural presence in the Ukrai- nian Toronto: the Avant-Garde Ukrai- nian Theatre (AUT). Until recently, we below the 39th parallel could follow the rise of this new and pulsating pheno- menon only on the pages of the Ukrai- nian Canadian press. The group's activity and the creative expressions of its members have spread to acting, staging, playwrighting, composing, art, radio and pulishing.

The Origins

The AUT was organized in 1983 by Marko Stech and his colleagues, all very recent Ukrainian emigrants from Po- land. Now the group has expanded to include Canadian-born young Ukrai- nians, who at present represent more than half of the membership. They are almost all college students, the median age being 22. The artistic director and producer. Mr. Stech, is a graduate engineering student. The AUT's mem- hers are all students, who are also actors, artists, musicians, poets and a composer. The AUT plans to work in an unconventional manner, by choosing an artistic director for each new work — not necessarily the same person. The Avant-Garde Ukrainian Theatre's production, "Requiem for a Poet." The group's first production was "A Night in Prison" ("Vechir v Tiurmi"); it slated poetry by Vasyl Stus and Mykola popularly employed in the European presented a montage of readings of Rudenko was held on March 23 at the theater than here. poetry (of Ukrainian poets who were or Independence National Park Theater. Mr. Stech follows this cultural trend are political prisoners) to the accom- The Avant-Garde Ukrainian Theatre and applies it to his material in a most paniment of music, with film used as was invited to participate. effective manner. The AUT does not background-It was staged four times in The AUT's program consisted of a follow the highly romantic, or symbolic, 1983 and 1984. selection of songs to the words of or realistic style of most of the Ukrai- The second undertaking provided a Mykola Rudenko (contemporary poet nian theatrical productions here. It does wider glimpse at the group's aspirations in Ukraine), with music by Adrian require, however, audience participa- and capabilities. It was the staging of Ivachiv, sensitively performed by Beata tion on the interpretive side. Marko Stech's "The Duel." His Wojcik. Following the poetry readings, first play, it vaccilates between surrea- "Requiem for a Poet" was staged in a "Amidst the Sea" lism and theatre of the absurd, by slightly altered version. testing a premise about individual It was composed of two elements: the During the AUT's visit to Philadel- commitment and values. penetrating, haunting, sonorous and phia, on March 22, at the Ukrainian Canadian reviews revealed that To- emotive music composed by Mr. Iva- Educational and Cultural Center, the ronto audiences held various points of chiv and performed by a group of group staged its newest production, view about the play and its stagings. instrumentalists and young women Slawomir Mrozek's one-act plan, Some reviewers considered it a challenge singers, with the composer at the piano, "Amidst the Sea." The author, who to traditional Ukrainian theater, and conducted by Roman Hurko. began to write plays in Poland in the felt the production surpassed that of The other part of "Requiem" was a 1950s, has resided since 1963 in Western many Toronto theaters; others could pantomime staged by Mr. Stech, with Europe. His plays are widely staged Cover of the premiere issue of the see no conflict or drama in the work at Andriy Pereklita serving as technical there; they have also been seen in New AUT's magazine, Terminus. all. The production was also staged director, and a cast of 18 actors parti- York since the mid-1960s. Critics cate- (though not with a full cast) at Harvard cipating (including the musicians). The gorize his works as written either "for weekly radio program in Toronto, the last summer. robot-like figures, with mechanical, Polish audiences only" or for universal AUT has now published an exquisite- abrupt movements, depicted the routine use. "Amidst the Sea" may be consi- looking magazine, Terminus. Its first "Requiem for a Poet" life of a closely surveyed and controlled . dered of the latter category; however, it issue appeared just prior to the AUT's community. Within it the works of a may provide an added relevancy to Philadelphia visit. Among the 13 mem- Last October, during the Interna- poet (or poets) are stifled, scorned and Eastern Europeans. bers comprising the editorial board, are tional Symposium on Ukrainian Poetry destroyed. While the poet or poets are Mr. Mrozek uses texts and subtexts, the actors, the director and composer of at the University of Ottawa, the Avant- fated to die — their poetry lives on. often relying on logical argumentation the above works; they are joined by Garde Ukrainian Theatre paid a sur- Although dedicated to a particular carried to the extreme and ad absur- several other persons, including prise visit there and staged the first poet, the late Mr. Stus, the message is dum, while commenting on social artist Ihor Kordiuk. version of "Requiem for a Poet," to universal. While some in the audience injustice and reality. The tone is that of In terms of technical aspects — the commemorate the recent death of Vasyl did not know how to interpret the very strong satire, the message that of a publication is first rate: the layout is Stus. Although the group claimed that pantomime, all were visibly moved. The parable: two forces, two antipodes effective, color reproductions and it was only a trial staging — it was a worldless poignant message spoke compete, and the stronger (usually the illustrations are artistic as well as most forceful, dynamic and moving forcefully. evil one) appears to be winning over the functional. The contents of the iissue are presentation of pantomime and music. The AUT obviously reflecfs the meek one. a reflection of the AUT — its tone, it culture and state of the art in the The translation was by Ihor Stech multi-faceted interests and talents. AUT in Philadelphia currents of European theaters, and of and Roman Waschuk, who were also There are commemorative articles on the Polish in particular. The strong the leading actors together with Zenko Mr. Stus and Jacques Hnizdovsky, In Philadelphia the last week of reliance on pantomime, facial expres- Waschuk, supported by Yevhen Du- prose-meditations, poetry, interviews, March was dubbed "Poetry Week sions, repetitive sequences (often non- valko and Taras Snihura. Mr. Hurko film and book reviews, and commenta- 1986," and the Ukrainian community verbal), frequently vaccilating between was stage director and music was by Mr. ries on cultural events worldwide. was invited to participate. Co-spon- reality, illusion and dream, with an Ivachiv. The play was directed by Mr. Obviously enjoying satire, many of sored by the Ukrainian Educational and eloquent presence of irony or satire — Stech. the contributions also exhibit a strong Cultural Center and the University of are some of their chosen means of and youthful humor, much of it colle- Pennsylvania's Center for Soviet and expression. From Jerzy Grotowski to Terminus giate-style. East European Studies, a special pro- Tadeusz Kantor, who visit this conti- The AUT obviously has a close gram of readings of original and tran- nent — these means seem to be more Besides theatrical productions and a (Continued on page 15) 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 13,1986 No. 15 Toronto Eparchy holds marriage prep classes by the Rev. Terry Lozynsky

TORONTO — For the first time in the history of the Toronto Eparchy, a joint marriage preparation program is being offered by St. Demetrius Church in Etobicoke and the Dormition of the Mother of God Church in Mississauga. Thirty-three couples of both parishes have registered for the program which runs for seven consecutive Monday evenings. The couples learn about values that are important for a success- ful Christian marriage. They also ex- perience the beginnings of Christian community in the coffee hour that follows each session. The program concludes with a de- monstration of the marriage ceremony in the Byzantine-Ukrainian rite during which volunteer couples role play bride and groom, bridesmaids and ushers. After the "marriage ceremony," the couples are invited to a "reception" in the parish hall. The team leaders for this year's program are the Rev. George Couto, Dri Marie-Therese Bilaniuk, the Rev. Terry Lozynsky and Teresa Loria. Participants of a recent marriage preparation program in Toronto.

KLK holds ski races Manor Junior College recognizes patrons $rINDHAM, N.Y. — The Carpa- Boys up to 12: 1. Yurij Masny, 2. thfijtn Ski Club of New York sponsored Taras Ferencewycz, 3. Taras Popel, 4. informal ski races on March 1 at the Andrij Nynka. Wfcdham Ski Area near Hunter, N.Y. Boys 12 to 18:1. Andrij Oberyshyn, 2. EifJiht women and 35 men from the East Marko Nynka , 3. Danylo Kobziar, 4. Coast participated in the races. Taras Semczyshyn. the slalom was run in the morning, Men 18 to 35: 1. Yurko Kobziar, 2. and the giant slalom took plaee in the Borys Mychajliw, 3. Andrij Kyzyk, 4. afternoon. In the evening a dinner was Oleh Slupczynsky. held at the Lexington Hotel for the Men 35 to 50: 1. Roman Nowakiw- participants and their guests. sky, 2. Orest Fedash, 3. Nestor Nynka, George Popel, coordinator of ski 4. Oleh Kolodij. activities for KLK, announced the Men over 50: 1. Tadey Ponos, 2. results of the alpine combination and Jaroslav Tkacz, 3. Orest Slupczynsky. presented the trophies and medals. The Winners received trophies and medals racers competed in five age groups, provided by KLK. The races were held ranging from children age 8 to seniors under beautiful conditions and were over 50. enhanced by the congenial atmosphere The results of the races according to and good sportsmanship of the compe- age groups follow. titors. Women up to 18: 1. Chrystia Bokalo, Many participants welcomed the 2. Renata Bokalo, 3. Nataika Ratycz,4. KLK's initiative in sponsoring' these Chrystia Ratycz. informal races for East Coast skiers Women over 18: 1. Vira Popel, 2, toward the end of the ski season. Many Tamara Slupczynska, 3, Anna Jurczak, voiced the opinion that this event 4. Nadia Nynka. should become an annual event.

Sister Mary Cecilia OSBM, president of Manor Junior College, visits with Mr. and Mrs. William Kuchkuda of Bricktown, N.J. NOTICE TO PUBLISHERS JENKINTOWN, Pa. — Sister Mary more to the annual gift campaign were Cecilia OSBM, president of Manor presented a framed copy of the wood- Junior College here, recently visited cut as a token of gratitude from the AND AUTHORS Mr. and Mrs. William Kuchkuda of college. Bricktown, N.J., to present them with a Mrs. Kuchkuda's sister, the late gift in recognition of their support of Sister Theodosia Shafranska, was a nun It is The Ukrainian Weekly's policy to run news items and Ior reviews Manor Junior College. in the Order of St; Basil the Great. The Sister Cecilia presented the Kuch- Sisters of St. Basil the Great founded of newly published books, booklets and reprints, as well as records u and premiere issues of periodicals, only after receipt by the editorial kudas with an original woodcut Whi- Manor Junior College in 1947. Manor offices of a copy of the material in question. taker: Back" by Philadelphia artist Junior College offers 17 programs of News items sent without a copy of the new release will not be Andrij Maday. Manor Junior College study in the allied health, business, published. benefactors who contributed $1,000 or math-science and liberal arts fields. у Send new releases and information (where publication may be pur- chased, cost, etc.) to: The Editor, The Ukrainian Weekly, 30 Montgo- mery St, Jersey City, NJ. 07302. FUNNY TEARS a collection of short stories by MYKOLA PONEDILOK

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the Ukrainian and Jewish communities Edmonton... ever since the probe was created by the UNIS plans office automation (Continued from page 1) government of Prime Minister Brian rageous act of political vandalism" that Mulroney in February 1985. The ani- WASHINGTON — The Washing- following the 12th Congress of Ukrai- brings back memories of an era when mosity between the two communities, ton-based Ukrainian National Informa- nians in the U.S.A. It apprises members Jewish synagogues and cemeteries were Canadian observers say, became parti- tion Service (UNIS) is in the midst of a of the House and Senate, administra- defaced. cularly acute when it was announced $20,000 office automation plan which tion officials, think tanks, the media "It is an insult to the Ukrainian late last year that the commission had intends to increase the bureau's effi- and interested individuals of issues community and to the memory of the requested to travel to the Soviet Union ciency and productivity. concerning the Ukrainian-American millions of innocent victims who died in to collect testimony and documents. At the most recent, executive board community. The UNIS also dissemi- 1932-33," the statement said. The Ukrainian community opposed the meeting of the Ukrainian Congress nates information to the Ukrainian The statement continued: "This act of trip while Jewish groups applauded the Committee of America, authorization American community on developing vandalism undoubtedly reflects the decision on the grounds that all evi- was granted for the purchase of an IBM issues in Washington. views of an insignificant sector of our dence concerning suspected war crimi- PC-XT model computer with various According to Myron Wasylyk, who is society. Yet it serves as a reminder that nals need to be examined no matter accessories. The UNIS is an office of the beginning his third year as UNIS there are still those who would revise where it comes from. UCCA. director, future plans for the UNIS history and deny the fact that the man- Mr. Semotiuk said that the Ukrai- The office automation plan is intend- include the publication of a monthly made famine of 1932-33 took place. nian and Jewish communities in Ed- ed to help the UNIS cope with the more newsletter, hiring additional staff, This act demonstrates once again why monton enjoy "probably the best rela- than 7,500 pieces of correspondence increasing the number of volumes in the such monuments are necessary." tions in all of Canada," but that the mailed annually to members of the UNIS library as well as increasing the The statement was released April 8 Deschenes Inquiry has resulted in an House and Senate, administration various topical files which aid in the and was signed by Bohdan Krawchenko increase in tensions between Ukrainians officials and Washington-based organi- preparation of position papers and issue for the UCC and Shelly Maerao of the and Jews in other Canadian cities. zations. briefs. Jewish Federation of Edmonton. Said Mayor Decore on the dete- In addition, the automation plan will The automation plan will serve as a Edmonton Mayor Laurence Decore riorating state of Ukrainian-Jewish enable UNIS to have a higher turnover basis for the UNIS's additional expan- said he can't imagine who defaced the relations in Canada: "That's the worst rate of press release to local and nation- sion in preparation for the 1988 Millen- monument, but he cautioned that it thing: the backlash that has been wide media. In 1985, UNIS press re- nium of Ukrainian Christianity. would be a big mistake to make a big created (by the Deschenes investiga- leases and information had inspired The office intends to purchase a issue out of the incident since "one tion) is tragic." stories in more than 75 newspapers and photocopying machine, mail machine, person shouldn't be allowed to create an Mr. Decore said that calls by special periodicals throughout the country. state-of-the-art typewriters and a word uproar." interest groups to set up a war criminals The UNIS was founded in 1977 processor. investigation were wisely thwarted by Said Mr. Decore, himself of Ukrai- the previous Liberal government of nian origin, in a brief interview with The Pierre Trudeau and that the current Weekly: "We all know that there are a probe is nothing more than "a creation Attention, students! few Bolsheviks around to make sure of Mr. Mulroney that even he can't that people don't know the history." stop." He added that the commission's Throughout the year, Ukrainian student clubs plan and hold activities. The In response to the incident Mr. decision to travel behind the Iron Ukrainian Weekly urges students to let us and the Ukrainian community know about Decore says he has ordered the City Curtain for evidence is "the most absurd upcoming events. Hall security force to keep a closer thing I have ever heard." The Weekly will be happy to help you publicize them. We will also be glad to print watch on the monument. timely news stories about events that have already taken place. Black and white photos Lance Bens wick, the public informa- (or color with good contrast) will also be accepted. MAKE YOURSELF HEARD. tion officer for the Edmonton Police According to the Ukrainian Cana- Department, told The Weekly that no dian Students' Union (SUSK), a coali- group or individual has claimed respon- tion of Ukrainian students' clubs in sibility for the vandalism. The monu- Canada, Ukrainian youth have begun ment, which is also within a stone's to feel "a considerable amount of throw of the police station, will not be hostility" from other Canadians — a МАТЕРІ, БАТЬКИ, subject to increased police patrols, Mr. resuU of "negative fallout" from publi- Bens wick added. city concerning the participation of БАБУСІ, ДІДУСІ! The Edmonton famine monument Ukrainians in World War II, the group was designed by Ludmilla Temertei of says. Ваші діти — внуки, що далеко поза рідним домом Montreal and features a broken wheel In a brief submitted to the Deschenes студіюють, відбувають військову службу, чи мають called "The Broken Life Cycle."It bears Commission, SUSK officials cite several інші зайняття та обов'язки the inscription: "In memory of the incidents which they say reflect the millions who perished in the genocidal "combustible atmosphere" created by не втратять зв'язку з життям української famine inflicted upon Ukraine by the the publicity. Soviet regime in Moscow in 1932-33. Among the reported incidents: a громади, коли Ви подбаєте про те, щоб In related news, The Ukrainian Ukrainian student in Montreal was вони кожного тижня одержували Weekly has learned that the Taras subjected to verbal harassment at a Shevchenko monument in Winnipeg Jewish community meeting #fter he was defaced by vandals earlier this identified himself as a Ukrainian; a spring. The large statue of the Ukrai- Ukrainian student at the University of THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY nian poet was spray-painted with swa- British Columbia was asked by a close Читаючи THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY, вони будуть поінфор- stikas, and no group has yet claimed Jewish friend why Ukrainians are "such responsibility for the act, Canadian murderers"; and a Toronto Ukrainian мовані: sources say. The statue sits on the north woman was slurred along with her ь про події і політику в Америці з української точки зору; lawn of the Manitoba Legislature and children by people citing reports linking ь про культурне і політичне життя українців в Америці, Ка- has long been a symbol of pride to Ukrainians in Canada with the SS. the province's large Ukrainian commu- наді та в інших країнах світу; nity. Concluded the student group: "U- ^ про події в Україні, зокрема про боротьбу українського на- The defacement of the monuments krainian Canadian youth are finding роду за свої національні та людські права. has been interpreted by some sectors themselves in the midst of a campaign as negative repercussions stemming which is forcing them to defend the Тому Вашим дітям —- внукам потрібний from publicity generated by the Cana- good name of all Ukrainians in Canada THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY. dian government's Nazi war criminals even though 90 percent of Ukrainian probe. Canadians were born in this country Його передплата для членів, як також спеціяльна передпла- Community leaders say there has been and could not possibly have been та для студентів (нових передплатників) тільки $5.00 річно. a noticeable increase in tensions between implicated in Nazi atrocities." Для всіх інших $8.00 річно.

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And, of course, there are the popular first large audiences at Soyuzivka, for young Ukrainian men and women to Soyuz... cultural and social events on weekday where many opportunities exist for up- meet their future spouses at Soyuzivka: (Continued from page 5) nights and weekends. A host of Ukrai- and-coming Ukrainian vocalists, instru- many have and there is nothing that have also been attracted to Soyuzivka nian performing and arts groups have mentalists, actors and dancers. Soyuzivka manager Walter Kwas en- during UNA-sponsored cultural and come to Soyuzivka during the summer During other times of the year, the joys more than presiding at a wedding academic conferences that have taken months to perform at indoor and under- UNA estate often serves as a conference of a "Soyuzivka couple." One need only place during the summer. In 1983, for the-stars concerts. It would not be an center for Ukrainian groups looking for survey the goings-on at a Soyuzivka instance, a conference titled "Panorama exaggeration to say that Soyuzivka has a relaxing place to hold their meetings dance during the July 4th or Labor Day of Ukrainian Youth" featured a series of become a showplace of some of the best and get-togethers. UNA branches from weekends to see why scores of Ukrai- speakers on Ukrainian-related topics, Ukrainian performing groups in this various regions of the United States and nian youth return to the resort time and an exhibit of art works by Ukrainian country. Several of today's most popu- Canada have come to Soyuzivka to time again. youth, and a concert and cabaret. lar Ukrainian performers attracted their conduct UNA business, and Ukrainian Indeed, the Soyuzivka estate is some- students' groups have met here at thing of which all UNA members can national and regional parleys. The deservedly be proud. It is JUST one of the Ukrainian youth association Plast many services that the UN A provides to GENERAL regularly books Soyuzivka for its many its members, and next to 'lie UN ^ scouting events and gatherings. headquarters in Jersey City, NJ., and MANAGER The beauty and tranquiiity of the its daily and weekly new^pers. trie Soyuzivka grounds have made the estate must be counted :ь ihe most CARPATHIA upstate retreat a popular destination for visible facet of the fraternal organiza- Ukrainian retirees. Some of them will tion. CREDIT UNION CENTRA!, OF MANITOBA CREDIT UNION be moving to Soyuzivka as soon as a new senior citizens home is completed Winnipeg, Manitoba later this year. UNA conventions,,. (Continued from page 5) THE ORGANIZATION The UNA estate Soyuzivka is to r - returned to Shamokir, Pa., or June 7-8. (- stnia Credit Union has ^ervea tre Iі 'її: uompi.' `, )f Wppme^tcr w4syed s Under the ieader- many people what Batko Soyuz always 1898. There were 24 delegate ш attcn- shi of ;ts rearing General'Manager (`aivd^-` r? з (` -c a mu f4)rarrh ^nc.al institution offering a full intended it to be: a meeting place for r r r ! o its me iuP s dance. In the year since the b; і oonven- ,a' де of oerscna! and conn ere M ' nan a- JM . c Ukrainians, To be sure, young Ukrai- 4 ,fc ,г n a ' tion, membership had grown by 574 to a A? -^ гм e passed $57 Г1,'ІЮП 4, ` 4Vi 3'OV^t - c Tv з iit^e 3sS v'e4lvea^ "^oguideitthrough nian Americans and Ukrainian Cana- r Г total of K59J— roughly a 50 че.-cent m- ih etf btagp of growth a id d? J. r " 'he `1 ; n 0i ^ c РР^ зГ ^n;ativt capable .and dynamic dians have benefitted most from the cre-i-ise. Meanwhile, 'tsscts } - osed о 'j --ч Manager, CEO social and cultural atmosphere that exists at the estate, it is not uncommon $5.688.5?! 1 .PERSON Delegates approved'v. р`.".; `:.аі і-K`t Dei unstated leadership, management skills and iv. lb years of broad exDe -nee in a sophisticated financial children of UNA member -ч .nd tho:w- institution has prepared you to a:sur e tne e^ A w responsibility for the. есђо.і financial management TlSSTeports^ selves become members fio^ trr age -M jpc.abors, marketing and piovision of services to membets. . 1 vear. The death benefit was raised to (Continued from page 3) Ycur abiiity to communicate effectively in English and Ukrainian will allow you to build upon tne strong linkage of $600. the institution to the Ukrainian community in Winnipeg and Manitoba, expand its market penetration and that, 111 explain to him that in America It was also agreed that those rnem- improve on the high quality of its service to 8200 members. we choose our leaders by free elections. bers who could not afford the 50 cents in THE SALARY He may have some difficulty under- monthly dues could pay half that standing, but П1 tell him how it works." amount, 25 cents, and would then be Compensation package will reflect the senior nature of this key position and will be of interest to those currently "The fact that they have now pro- entitled to one-half the death benefit, earning in excess of $4,500 per month. Relocation expenses are negotiable. duced him again through TASS," Mr. . that is $300. If your experience and qualifications relate, please apply in confidence to: Eckert said, "builds, rather than di- Delegates voted that UNA conven- RON CAMPBELL, Manager HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT minishes pressure on them to produce tions would from now on be held once CREDIT UNION CENTRAL OF MANITOBA him physically, on film or video or live every two years and that the Supreme P.O. Box 9900, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3C 3E2 for American journalists in Moscow, Assembly would meet once a year. Kiev or whatever." Yuriy Khyliak was elected supreme Mr. Medvid was also quoted by president. TASS as saying that Congress should From the aforementioned facts, it is Pteeae Rspty In Confktonce To: use the "$200,000 allocated for the so- Ron J. Campbell, Manager, Human Resources Department clear that the UNA was growing and Credit Union Central of Manitoba called case of mine" to feed the poor. that it truly was committed to helping P.O. Box 9900, 215 Garry Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 3E2 The amount was authorized for an its members by providing death benefits investigation into the case of the would- to survivors, helping the sick and be defector that is to be conducted by disabled, and providing for members', the Helsinki Commission, families.

Youngstown and Vicinity Buffalo, N.Y. THE YOUNGSTOWN DISTRICT COMMITTEE OF UNA BRANCHES UNA DISTRICT COMMITTEE announces that its announces that ANNUAL MEETING ANNUAL DISTRICT COMMITTEE will be held MEETING j Sunday, April 20, 1986, at 4 p.m. will be held St. Peter ft Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Center Sunday, April 20 1986, at 2:30 p.m. - 1025 NorU Bella Vista, YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio at the Ukrainian American Civic Center, Inc. A!! members of the District Committee; Convention Delegates, Branch Delegates and Officers of the following Branches are requested 205 Military Rd., BUFFALO, N.Y. to attend without fail: AM members of the District Committee, Convention Delegates and Branch Officers and Delegates of the following Branches are requested to attend: Titusville, Pa. - 72, Campbell - 119 ft 218, 40, 87, 127, 149, 299, 304, 360 and 363 Youngstown — 140, 230, 274 ft 348

PROGRAM: PROGRAM: ‡ 1. Opening 1. Opening {J 2. Minutes of preceding meeting 2. Election of nresirlium for annual meeting tt 3. Election of presidium for annual meeting 3. Minutes of preceding meeting 4. Reports of District Committee Officers 4. Reports of District Committee Officers 5. Discussion on reports 5. Discussion on reports and acceptance 6. Vote of confidence 6. Election of District Committee Officers 7. Election of District Committee Officers 7. Address of UNA Supreme Secretary WALTER S0CHAN i. Adoption of District Program for 1986 8. Question and answer 9. Address of UNA Supreme Treasurer UIANA DIACHUK 9. Adoption of District Program for 1986 10. Discussion and Resolutions 10. Discussion and Resolutions ; ii. Adjournment 11. Adjourment Meeting will be attended by

Uiana Dsachuk, UNA Supreme Treasurer Meeting will be attended by:

DISTRICT COMMITTEE: Walter Sochan, UNA Supreme Secretary Estelle Woloshyn, President Mary Шќаг, Secretary Roman Konotopskyj, President ш Wasy! Sywenky, Secretary и Maria Harawu.;. Treasurer No. 15 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 13,1986 ______13

The letter, addressed to General Soviets refuse... Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev, appeals Studies, to name just a few of the or- (Continued from page I) for the girl's release and reminds the WCFU president... ganizations to which he has contri- the Soviets would not prevent the reuni- Soviets of their obligations under the (Continued from page 1) buted time and efforts. fication of an innocent toddter with her family reunification clauses of the 1975 which is scheduled for Thursday In 1965 he received the Shev- parents, the young couple decided to go Helsinki Accords. evening, May 29. chenko Medal from the Ukrainian ahead with the defection and then wait Others that have taken an interest in Mr. Savaryn, 59, was born in Canadian Committee in recognition in the West for an exit visa for their Kaisa Randpere's case include U.S. Ukraine and emigrated to Canada in of outstanding service to the Ukrai- child. President Ronald Reagan, the late June of 1949. He worked as a farm nian community in Canada. Said Mr. Randpere in an interview Swedish Prime Minister Olof Pklme, hand, a manual laborer and carpen- Mr. Savaryn has also been active in last year with the New York Post: "We and Congressmen Don Ritter (R-Pa.) ter, and then attended the University non-Ukrainian community service made up our minds to defect before we and Brian Donnelly (D-Mass), co- of Alberta, where he earned a law organizations, as well as in Canadian left Estonia for Finland...We thopght chairmen of the Congressional Ad Hoc degree. politics within the Progressive Con- that because Kaisa was so young, the Committee on the Baltic States and He was admitted to the bar in servative Party. Russians would not hold her and we Ukraine. 1957, and established his own law He served on the board of gover- would be separated from her for only a Estonian groups have lobbied several practice in 1959. In 1974 he was nors and the Senate of the University month or two at most. We never dream- congressmen and senators on the case, named queen's counsel, a prestigious of Alberta, and in 1982 was elected ed they would not allow her to join us, and Mr. Ritter personally brought up title bestowed by the Canadian chancellor of that university. especially in view of the Helsinki Kaisa's situation during a 1985 meeting government on lawyers. At the fourth World Congress of Accords." with then-President Andrei Gromyko. He has been active in the Ukrai- Free Ukrainians held in December But so far, all attempts to secure the Despite all of the appeals made on the nian Canadian Committee, the 1983 in Toronto, Mr. Savaryn was toddler's release have been,fruitless. The toddler's behalf, Kaisa is still separated Ukrainian Professional and Business elected president of the worldwide parents were told by Soviet Consulate from her parents. During a recent trip to Foundation, the Alberta Cultural Ukrainian central organization. officials in Sweden that they can forget the United States, when the young Heritage Council, the Plast Ukrai- Since then he has visited Ukrainian about ever seeing their daughter again. couple had a chance to plead their case nian Youth Organization and the communities throughout North Meanwhile, Kaisa has been living in before U.S. State Department officials Canadian Foundation of Ukrainian America, as well as in Australia. the Estonian capital, Tallinn, under the and members of Congress, the Rand- care of her maternal grandmother, and peres told reporters of the despair they , the Soviet authorities have threatened felt in their new home. to take the child away and place her in "We had no idea we might be saying The Weekly: Ukrainian perspective on the news an orphanage. Kaisa's grandmother has goodbye forever. I cry., more now than been interrogated repeatedly and was before," said Kaisa's mother. "But we fired from her job after a series of heard about what the Estonians in articles about Kaisa appeared in Swe- America were doing, and it gave us NOTICE dish newspapers. hope. We are putting a great deal of The only news the parents have about hope in their efforts." THE SV0B0DA PRESS ADMINISTRATION their child is from photographs and The couple vow to continue their videotapes smuggled out by Swedish struggle to get Kaisa out of the Soviet hereby informs all organizations and individuals that the administration Union. They say they are optimistic that friends who visited the Soviet Union. will not accept any advertisements Kaisa is now being referred to as "the their daughter will soon be free and world's youngest political prisoner." reunited with them. Several groups in the West have been Meanwhile the closest that the parents active for quite some time now to put get to their child is through watching if previous bills are not paid. pressure on the Soviets to reunify the young Kaisa on videotapes they get Randpere family. Most recently a from friends who have visited their Philadelphia-based group called the native Estonia. Kaisa wasjustayearold Individuals letters concerning unpaid bills will not be sent. Committee to Free Kaisa Randpere when the couple left in 1984, and they All bills must be paid within 15 days after the publication of an advertisement handed a letter to the Soviet Union's say they are happy at least to see that "peace envoy," Katerina Lycheva, an their daughter has grown into a healthy 11-year-old Russian girl on a goodwill toddler. Kaisa will be 3 years old on July tour of the United States. 1. Woonsocket, R.I. and Vicinity UNA DISTRICT COMMITTEE Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania announces thai DISTRICT COMMITTEE OF UNA BRANCHES OF PITTSBURGH AND WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA ANNUAL DISTRICT COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES THAT ITS MEETING ANNUAL DISTRICT COMMITTEE will be held Sunday, April 20, 1986, at 1:00 p.m. MEETING at St. Michael Ukrainian Orthodox Church Hall WILL BE HELD Harris Avenue, Woonsocket, R.I. All members of the District Committee, Convention Delegates and Branch Officers and Sunday, April 20, 1986, at 3 p.m. — sharp Delegates of the following Branches are requested to attend: at the 600 Glenwood Avenue, Ambridge, Pa. 73, 177 in Providence, 93 in Central Falls, 122 in Taunton All members of the District Committee. Convention Delegates, Branch Officers 206 ft 241 in Woonsocket, R.I. of the following Branches are requested to attend without fail: 24, 41, 53, 56, 63, 91, 96,109, 113, 120,126, 132, 161, 264, PROGRAM: 276, 296, 338, 481 1. Opening 2. Election of presidium for annual meeting PROGRAM: 3. Minutes of preceding meeting 1. Opening 4. Reports of District Committee Officers 2. Election of presidium for annual meeting 5. Discussion on reports and acceptance 3. Minutes of preceding meeting 6. Election of.District Committee Officers 4. Reports of District Committee Officers 7. Address of UNA Supreme Organizer STEPHAN HAWRYSZ 5. Discussion on reports and acceptance 8. Question and answer 6. Election of District Committee Officers 9. Adoption of District Program for 1986 7. Address of UNA Supreme President DR. JOHN 0. FLIS 10. Discussion and Resolutions 8. Question and answer 11. Adjourment 9. Adoption of District Program for 1986 10. Discussion and Resolutions After the Meeting 11. Adjourment UNA Film UNA-PLUS and Slavko Nowytski's "PYSANKA" Meeting will be attended by: will be shown Meeting will be attended by: Dr. John 0. FliS, UNA Supreme President Andrew Jula, UNA Supreme Advisor Stephan Hawrysz, UNA Supreme Organizer DISTRICT COMMITTEE: DISTRICT COMMITTEE: Dmytro Wasylyk, Anthony Konfonyk, secretaries ANDREW JULA, President Alex Chudolij Chan man Janet Bardell, treasurer DMYTRO HOLOWATY, Secretary EUSTACHY PROKOPOWYCZ. IreasureA 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 1986 No. 15 Ukrainian National Association Monthly reports for February -

RECORDING DEPARTMENT Income for February 1986 $1,840,784.79

Juv. Adults ADD Totals DISBURSEMENTS FOR FEBRUARY, 1986

TOTAL AS OF JANUARY 31, 1986 191041 51,767 6,990 77,798 Paid To Or For Members: Cash Surrenders $28,211.92 GAINS IN FEBRUARY 1986 Endowments Matured 53,000.00 New members 47 74 6 127 Death Benefits 88,201.00 Reinstated 32 84 4 120 Interest On Death Benefits 309.67 Transferred in 18 22 40 Payor Death Benefits 107.50 Change class in 6 6 12 Reinsurance Premiums Paid... 13.50 Transferred from Juv. Dept 11 11 Indigent Benefits Disbursed... 2,500.00 Scholarships 800.00 TOTALS GAIN: 103 197 10 310 Total... $173,143.59 LOSSES IN FEBRUARY Operating Expenses: Suspended 12 67 23 102 Real Estate $40^94.45 Transferred out 18 26 44 Svoboda Operation 119,980.95 Change of class out 12 6 6 Official Publication-Svoboda 80,000.00 Transferred to adults.. 14 14 — Organizing Expenses: Died 112 112 — Advertising $4,626.32 Cash surrender 97 41 56 Medical Inspections 381.70 Endowment matured.. 53 24 29 Reward To Branch Secretaries 25.30 Fully paid-up 95 29 66 Traveling Expenses-Special Organizers... 161.90 Reduced paid-up Extended insurance Total.... $5.195.22 Cert, terminated — 1 13 14 Payroll, Insurance And Taxes: TOTAL LOSSES: 144 363 36 543 Salaries Of Executive Officers.... $13,321.67 Salaries Of Office Employees 35,772.96 INACTIVE MEMBERSHIP: Employee Hospitalization Plan Premiums 13,117.50 Taxes-Federal, State and City On Employee Wages 20,052.35 GAINS IN FEBRUARY - - - - Tax-Canadian Witholding and Pension Plan On Employee Wages- 695.87 Canadian Corporation Premium Tax 2,781.00 Paid up 29 59 - 88 Extended insurance 10 21 31 Total $85,741.35 TOTAL GAINS: 39 80 — 119 General Expenses: Actuarial And Statistical Expenses $5,000.00 LOSSES IN FEBRUARY — — — — Books And Periodicals 93.23 Dues To Fraternal Congresses...... 70.00 Died ...:...... 28 28 Furniture And Equipment 72821 Cash surrender 24 16 40 General Office Maintenance 629.93 Reinstated 1 10 11 - Insurance Department Fees 745.00 Lapsed ...... 5 5 10 Legal Expenses-General.. 2,460.00 Operating Expense Of Canadian Office... 38.81 TOTAL LOSSES: 30 59 89 Postage ...:. 1,545.29 Printing And Stationery . 8,481.98 TOTAL UNA MEMBERSHIP AS OF Rental Of Equipment And Services...... 1,695.88 FEBRUARY 28, 1986 19.009 51,622 6,964 77,595 Telephone, Telegraph...... 3,140.17 Traveling Expenses-General...... 981.05 WALTER S0CHAN Supreme Secretary Total $25,609.55

Miscellaneous: FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT Convention Expenses $4,012.36 Loss On Bonds 2.02 INCOME FOR FEBRUARY, 1986 Fraternalf Activities 300.00 Ukrainian Heritage Defense Fund Disbursements... 1204.63 Accrued Interest On Bonds 14,630.14 Dues From Members $245,602.30 Donations 650.00 Income From "Svoboda" Operation 120,862.62 Investment Income: Total... $20,799.15 Bonds $345,988.22 Real Estate 37,765.99 Investments: Mortgage Loans 35,077.62 Bonds 692,800.00 Certificate Loans 2,067.26 Mortgages 121,000.00 Stocks 1,520.00 Certificate Loans.... 7,577.26 Banks 2,057.38 Real Estate 7,698.18 E.D.P. Equipment... 5,400.00 Total, . .,.- , $424,4707 Total... $834,466.44 Refunds: Taxes-Federal, State S City On Employee Wages $15,044.34 Disbursements For Feburary, 1986.. $1,385,230.70 Taxes-Canadian Witholding 4 Pension Plans 466.36 Taxes Held in Escrow 1,215.004 BALANCE Employee Hospitalization Plan Premiums 1,665.16 Assets: Liabilities: Official Publication "Svoboda" 16,945.70 General Office Maintenance Expenses 270.00 FUND: Cash $1,425,577.17 Life Insurance.... $53,333,409.91 Total . ; $35,606.56 Bonds 39,035,588.81 Accidental D.D... 1,447,905.20 Stocks 619,393.99 Fraternal 162,524.72 Miscelleneous: Mortgage Loans 4,238,060.02 Orphans...... 336,622.78 Donations To Fraternal Fund $1,389.73 Certificate Loans 781,086.49 Old Age Home.... ` 9,015.17 Profit On Bonds Sold Or Matured 107.97 Real Estate 874,340.91 Emergency 94,76222 Sale of "Ukrainian Encyclopedia" 6,457.50 Printing Plant S E.D.P. Ukrainian Heritage Defense Fund Donations 42.00 Equipment 308,806.01 LoanToU.N.U.R.C... 8,000,000.00 total.... „ $7,997.20 Loan To D.H.-UNA. Housing Corp 101,386.60 Investments: Bonds Matured Or Sold. $879,900.86 Total $55,384,240.00 Total $55,384,240.00 Mortgages Repaid 123,312.08 Certificate Loans Repaid 3,026.70 ULANADIACHUK Total „ $1,006,239.64 Supreme Treasurer No. 15 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 1986

ties in the United States and Canada." SUCASNIST PUBLISHERS Commentator... "In November 1984, more than 200 (Continued from page 3) Ukrainians joined Pavlo Stokotelny at is sponsoring a The American Latvian Association, a rally demanding the immediate release for example, has joined the American from Soviet labor camps of Yosyf MEETING Jewish Committee in protesting pro- Zisels, a Soviet Jewish activist, and posed legislation restricting immigra- Mykola Horbal, a Ukrainian poet," on Sunday, April 20th, 1986 tion requirements — restrictions that said Ihor Olshaniwsky, president of to announce the publication of a special issue of the journal would hurt Soviet Jews and Baits alike. Americans for Human Rights in U- Sucasnist' — in Polish — on Ukraine and Polish-Ukrainian He said that recently the American kraine. "The rally and the subsequent New York City Council action on relations. Jewish Committee (AJC), the World Speakers: Jewish Congress and the Canadian behalf of the dissidents were inspired by Jewish Congress joined Baltic organiza- a two-week hunger strike of Pavlo Professors tions in protesting an ethnic slur against Stokotelny." ANDRZEJ KAMINSKI (Georgetown University) Baits in the March 12 episode of "High- "David Roth from the AJC testified STANISLAW BARANCZAK (Harvard University) way to Heaven."The name "Jan Baltic" in a hearing on the House side on behalf and FRANK SYSYN (Harvard University) was used in the program to identify a of the Famine Commission in the neo-Nazi character who persecuted a summer 1985," said Dr. Myron Kuro- Time: 2:30 P.M. Jewish concentration camp survivor. pas. Place: Shevchenko Scientific Society, 63 Fourth Avenue, New York City In a letter to Brandon Tartikoff, NBC "While these are modest beginnings," Entertainment Division president, Eli Mr. Kalnins concludes, "they indicate AMERICANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS IN UKRAINE Rosenbaum, general counsel for the that enlightened members of the Jewish 43 Midland Place, Newark, N.J. 07106. (201) 373-9729 World Jewish Congress, stated that and Eastern European communities are Organization Americans for Human Rights in Ukraine (AHRU) "this type of'generic'character identifi- able to overcome past prejudices." cation cannot help but be perceived by is sponsoring a series of viewers as disparaging an entire com- munity. It is, moreover, likely to foster Toronto's... PUBLIC RALLIES ABOUT THE CASE misunderstanding and animosity be- (Continued from page 9) OF JOHN DEMJANJUK IN ISRAEL tween the Baltic and Jewish communi- association with the Ukrainian Cana- dian composer Lubomyr Melnyk. It Come to the rally nearest to you also distributes his records: "The Song Come and learn about the newest developments in John Demjanjuk's case Famine collection... of Galadriel," "Concert — Requiem," Come and meet Demjanjuk's children and "Poslaniye." Mr. Melnyk is a Come and tell them that they are not alone, that you are with them (Continued from page 6) unique and first-rate composer, calling Come and give them your prayers and moral support with the following statement: "Today — his style "continuous music"; his style Come and give financial support to John Demjanjuk's legal defense If you cannot attend personally, please send a contribution. at a time when some would recast Soviet may perhaps be compared to the better- communism in a friendlier mold, the known minimalism of Philip Glass — Speakers at the rallies: better to negotiate arms reductions with though with a stronger and more strik- LYDIA DEMJANJUK - John Demjanjuk's daughter — may once again be an inopportune ing presence of melody. IRENE NISHNIC - John Demjanjuk's daughter time to bring up the terrible loss of life JOHN DEMJANJUK, Jr. - Demjanjuk's son and the painful trauma of the brutally AUT's uniqueness EDWARD NISHNIC - John Demjanjuk's son-in-law scarred Ukrainian nation. Yet 50 years IHOR OLSHANIWSKY - President of Americans for Human Rights seems too long to remain silent about If not all of the larger Ukrainian in Ukraine one of the greatest crimes in mankind's communities on this continent have the MARK O'CONNOR, Esq. — John Demjanjuk's defense attorney history." good fortune of having such an efferve- (if available) All in all, "The Great Famine in sent and creative group stimulating DATES AND PLACES: Ukraine: The Unknown Holocaust" is a various aspects of their cultural life — NEW HAVEN. Conn. - Friday, April 18,1986, 7:00 p.m. competent study and a notable contri- then at least they can profit from the St. Michael's Ukrainian Center, bution to the history of the Soviet AUT's contagious enthusiam, inspira- 565 George Street, New Haven, Connecticut Union. tion and activity — by inviting the group for a visit with one or two of the UNIONDALE, Long Island, N.Y. - Saturday, April 19, 1986, 4:00 p.m. productions. St. Michael's Ukrainian Orthodox Church Soviet Ukrainian... While the troupe may leave some in Front and Maple Streets, Uniondale, New York (Continued from page 2) the audience, pondering the meaning of the staged works, it will certainly leave NEW YORK, N.Y. - Sunday, April 20, 1986,1:30 p.m. But one of the obstacles to fomenting an imprint on cultural and theatrical St. George Academy — Auditorium, 215 East 6th Street, New York, N.Y. a cultural revolution in Ukraine, the life, and will inspire the younger genera- WASHINGTON, D.C. - Friday, April 25,1986, 7:00 p.m. """' official observed, is the tarnished image tion. of the Ukrainian language in Soviet Ukrainian Shrine — Auditorium In the meantime, Toronto audiences 4250 Harewood Road, N.E., Washington, D.C. Ukraine. It has been observed that will again have an opportunity to see the many people do not want to speak AUT in April (with the staging of BALTIMORE, Md. - Saturday, April 26, 1986, 6:00 p.m. Ukrainian because "it's simply not several works) and in May (with Samuel Samopomich — Auditorium, 239 South Broadway, Baltimore, Maryland exotic to speak one's native language." Beckett's translated play). For this reason, use of the Russian language has proliferated throughout WHY TAX YOURSELF? UKRAINIAN HERITAGE DEFENSE COMMITTEE most of Ukraine, the official said. Let experience work for you. and the The Ukrainian capital of Kiev stands Michael Zaplitny, E.A., C.F. P. out as one of the most difficult places to FIRESIDE TAX CONSULTING SUPREME EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE express feelings of nationalism, the 909 Union Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 of the official asserted. 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April 13 TROY, N.Y.: The Ukrainian Arts PREVIEW OF EVENTS Guild and St. Olga's Sisterhood at the St. Nicholas Ukrainian Ortho- April 17 April 18 dox parish here will sponsor a screen- NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Insti- ing of the international award-win- tute of America will present an WARREN, Mich.: The Ukrainian- ANN ARBOR, Mich.: The Ukrai- ning film. "Harvest of Despair," at afternoon of opera featuring tenor American Bar Association of Michi- nian Students' Association at the' 4:30 p.m. in the Hudson Valley Edward Evanko, mezzo-soprano gan will hold its monthly meeting, University of Michigan presents: Community College Theater. Ad- Natalia Chudy and soprano Olga featuring guest speaker Martha "The Stone Cross," Part II, and mission will be $5 for adults and $3 Bodnar Talyn, beginning at 3:30 p.m. Sharan, a newscaster and anchor- "Pavlo Tychyna" in Ukrainian, as for students. Refreshment will be The three singers will perform works person for WJBK-TV, Channel 2, at part of its Ukrainian Film series, available. For information call Mrs. from "The Falcon" by Bortniansky; the Ukrainian Cultural Center, 26601 Fridays from noon to 1 p.m., in the Michael Heretz at (518) 456-2119. "Taras Bulba" by Lysenko; "The Ryan Road. Cocktails will be at 6:30 Video Viewing Room, second floor, Gypsy Baron" by Strauss, and others. p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., followed by Modern Languages Building. The afternoon performance is part of the speaker. The dinner will cost CHICAGO: The Chicago branch of the U1A afternoon Concert Series. $10.50 per person. Reservations April 19 the Patriarchal Society sponsors a Suggested donation is $10 for adults, should be confirmed in writing or by talk by Vasyl Kolodchin of Detroit, $6 for senior citizens and students. telephone on or before April 15. Call JENKINTOWN, Pa.: Manor Junior president of the World Federation of For more information call the UIA at or write: Jaroslaw Dobrowoiskyj, College will hold an Open House and Ukrainian Patriarchal Societies, on (212) 288-8660. The UIA is located at 2000 Cadillac Tower, Detroit, Mich. Information Fair from 10 a^tn. to the task of the laity in face of the 2 E. 79th St. 48226; (313) 962-6046. 12:30 p.m. The event, which will be situation of the Ukrainian Catholic sponsored by the admissions office, Church under communism. The will take place in Manor's gymna- event will take place in the audito- sium in the Academic Building on rium of Ss. Volodymyr and Glha UOL sponsors Lenten concert Manor's campus at Fox Chase Road Church at 12:30 p.m. and Forrest Avenue. For further SOUTH BOUND BROOK, NJ. — nator of the Ukrainian Orthodox information call (215) 884-2216. The New York-New Jersey Region of League for the Millennium Celebration April 22 the Ukrainian Orthodox League of the of Christianity in Rus-Ukraine, suggest- U.S.A. will sponsor its sixth annual ed that these concerts might prepare FOX CHASE, Pa.: The St. Basil WASHINGTON: The Ukrainian Great Lent Concert at the Ukrainian area choirs for a massive choral celebra- Academy Alumnae Association will Association of Washington is spon- Cultural Center, headquarters of the tion of the Millennium in 1988. Last sponsor a flea market from 9 a.m. to soring a reception to honor the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the year's concert also was held at the 5 p.m. in the academy parking lot, commissioners of the U.S. Ukraine U.S.A., here on Sunday, April 20, at 3 national Church headquarters in South 711 Fox Chase Road. Food, house- Famine Commission at 6-8 p.m. in p.m. Bound Brook. hold goods, gift items and other Room B-369, Rayburn House Office Ten choirs from New Jersey, New Metropolitan Mstyslav, archbishop wares will be on sale. Tables are Building of the U.S. House of Re- York, Pennsylvania and Delaware of Philadelphia and head of the Ukrai- available for $15. To reserve a table, presentatives. Admission is by reser- parishes will each perform selections of nian Orthodox Church of the U.S.A. please send a check payable to the St. vation. For information call Eugene liturgical music of the Eastern Ortho- and Europe, and Bishop Antony, will Basil Academy Alumnae Associa- Iwanciw at (703) 237-0428. dox Church. Tradition dictates that no head the list of dignitaries for this year's tion to: Irene Bereziak, SBA Alum- instrumental accompaniment be per- event. The concert will take place at the nae, 711 Fox Chase Road, Philadel- April 25-26 mitted in the Eastern Orthodox ser- Ukrainian Cultural Center, recently phia, Pa. 19111. vices. Thus, the a capella choirs will completed and dedicated in honor of 'NEWV YORK: The New York-New perform hymns and liturgical responses, the Millennium. Jersefy branch of the "Ті Shcho PHILADELPHIA: The Ukrainian some of which date back to the 17th The finale, under the. direction of firebli Rvut" senior Plast sorority Educational and Cultural Center will century. Taras Pavlovsky of South Bound Brook, will hold an Easter Bazaar on Friday hold "An Evening of Light Supper, The annual event was originated by will consist of five selections rendered night from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday Light Humor and Light Satire," the Rev. John Nakonachny of Holy by the 300 combined voices of the from. H a.m.-3 p.m. at the Plast featuring the premiere performance Ascension Church of Maplewood, N.J. participating choirs. Home, l44 Second Ave. Traditional of Halia and Zenon Marinec of The Rev. Nakonachny, national coordi- Stefanie S. Dutkevich, president of Ukrainian baked goods, pysanky, Chicago, at 7:30 p.m. For informal the New York-New Jersey Region of the embroidery and other items will be tion call the center at (215) 663-1166. Ukrainian Orthodox League, noted for sale. Proceeds will go toward Nova Ensemble that the concert falls two weeks prior to Ukrainian anti-defamation efforts. the celebration of the Eastern Orthodox April 20 Easter and will be the highlight of the April 26 f to premiere works area's Lenten observance. PHILADELPHIA: An open com- munity forum on "How "We, Can Proceeds from this event will go NEW YORK: The National Plast NEW YORK — The Nova Chamber toward the All Saints Camp in Emlen- Prepare for the Millennium of Chris- tianity in Ukraine" will take place at Command will sponsor a Volleyball Ensemble will premiere two works on ton, Pa., the Lynn Sawchuk; Sharon Tournament from 9:15 a.m. to 5:30 the program of the last concert of its Kuzbyt Scholarship Fund and the 3 p.m. at the Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center. The event ИАІЇГ .'; p.m. at Hunter College, 68th Street 1985-86 season on Friday, April 25, at 8 Ukrainian Cultural Center. !$ud Lexington Avenue. Teams re- p.m. at the Ukrainian Institute of feature an open discussion on the Harvard Project. ^.Д. pr^senting various Ukrainian orga- America. . nizations, including Plast, SUM-A The New York Premiere of "Permit and Ukrainian sports clubs will Me Voyage" for viola and piano by SUM-A plans program compete. For more information call LIVERPOOL, N.Y.: The St. John David Sampson, a New Jersey com- Ihor Strutynsky at (212) 477-3629. poser, and the American premiere of the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Vasyl Barvinsky's "Song of Songs" for on U.S.S. Intrepid Church community of Syracuse, soprano, violin and piano will be N.Y., will hold a special testimonial PLEASE NOTE: Preview items PASSAIC, N.J.: — The Passaic dinner in honor of the parish's featured. Branch of the Ukrainian American must be received one week before The Nova Chamber Ensemble whose former pastor, the retired Mitred desired date of publication. No Youth Association (SUM-A) will com- Archpriest Basil Seredowych, at the members include violinist Marya Co- memorate the 68th anniversary of information will be taken over the lumbia, violist Christine Sampson, LeMoyne Manor here. Various guest phone. Preview items will be pub- Ukrainian Naval Day on April 26 speakers, including Bishop Basil flutist James Schlefer, pianist Laryssa aboard the U.S.S. Intrepid, located at lished only once (please note desired Krupa and guest soprano Elena Heimur, Losten to the Stamford Diocese will date of publication). All items are West 46th Street and 12th Avenue in toast the Rev. Seredowych on the is in residence for the third season at the New York City. published at the discretion of the Ukrainian Institute. In addition to occasion of his recent retirement, his editorial staff and in accordance with The program, which begins at 1 p.m., ordination anniversary on March 20, performing works from the Baroque to will include the raising of the Ukrainian available space. the present, the ensemble is dedicated to and his birthday on April 16. For national flag aboard the vessel, while more information contact Nicholas PREVIEW OF EVENTS, a listing presenting unknown works, particular- wreaths in honor of American and ly those of Ukrainian composers. Welcyh at 512 Nottingham Road, of Ukrainian community events open Ukrainian seamen will be tossed into Syracuse, N.Y. 13210. to the public, is a service provided Suggested donations for the concert the sea. are $8 for adults and $5 for senior free of charge by The Weekly to the Askold Lozynskyj, national presi- citizens and students. For more infor- NEW YORK: The Catholic War Ukrainian community. To have an dent of SUM-A, will address the gather- mation about the ensemble or the Veterans of St. George Ukrainian event listed in this column, please ing and will present a memorial plaque Post 401 will celebrate their 40th send information (type of event, concert please contact Ms. Krupa at to the Intrepid Museum. (212) 260-3891 or Mr. Schlefer at anniversary with a corporate com- date, time, place, admission, spon- A general tour of the U.S. aircraft munion liturgy at noon in St. George sor, etc.), along with the phone (212)924-8152. carrier, which saw extensive service in The Ukrainian Institute is located at 2 Ukrainian Catholic Church, 22 E. number of a person who may be the World War II Pacific Theater, will Seventh St., followed by a luncheon reached during daytime hours for E. 79th St., corner of Fifth Avenue follow. The public is invited to attend, telephone: (212) 288-8660. at 1:30 p.m. in the new Ukrainian additional information to: PRE- and the special admission price of $2 per Restaurant, 132 Second Ave. Dona- VIEW OF EVENTS, The Ukrainian person will be available until 1:30 p.m. tion will be $15 per person. For Weekly, 30 Montgomery St., Jersey to those who tell the box office atten- information call (718) 446-8043. City, N.J. 07302. Read The Weekly dant they are attending the SUM-A ceremony.