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VOLUME 1 NUMBER 2 ENGLISH EDITION Saturday, Septombėr 14,1996 Needed urgent action US LITHUANIAN COMMUNITY TO ASSIST LITHUANIA IN VVashington, DC — Resolu- American Freedom League, Ine. JOINING NATO tion #51, introduced by Chris- until Oct. 5, 1996. Phone — topher Cox, R-CA 47th District, 201-327-9203; fax - 201-327- Vilnius, Sept 5 (ELTA) — One Narušienė said. calls for the removal of Russian 1916. of the most important US Lith Hovvever, the community troops from Karaliaučius-Ko- uanian community tasks is per- chairman refused to comment nigsberg-Kaliningrad city and Re-drafted version of suasion of VVashington officials on the position of Bill Clinton area. Congressman Christopher HCR #51 on the necessity of Lithuanian and Bob Dole on the Baltic Cox has re-drafted H. Con. Res. membership in NATO. States saying that “the posi- #51 on the demilitarization of Expressing the sense of Con Chairman of the community tions have not been formed yet Kaliningrad in order to speed its gress concerning economic deve- board Regina Narušienė said būt the most important thing passage through the House and lopment, environmental impro- that the community established vvas that the candidates vvould Senate prior to Congressional vement and stability in the close relations vvith US autho remember the Baltic States”. adjournment at the end of Baltic region. rities and continued active Lithuanian MP Everistus September. have expressed concern that the cooperation vvith the Lithua Raišuotis said he believed that The nevv draft includes sup- heavy concentration of military nian foreign ministry. a nevvly eleeted parliament port for the de militarization of personnel in Kaliningrad repre- “Lithuanian membership in vvould create a nevv parliamen- Kaliningrad and calls upon Rus- sents a threat to them and that NATO is very complicated. The tary and US Lithuanian com sia to respect Baltic interest in military transit to and from expansion of alliance may be munity commission for a more joining NATO. The nevv draft Kaliningrad has resulted in delayed, hovvever, it is very im active cooperation. cites examples of Russian mili- violations of their sovereignty; portant to persuade US that The second session of this com tary doctrine targeting the VVhereas polis conducted by membership of Lithuania in mission already convened in Baltic States and more ex- the Kaliningrad Sociological Lithuanian soldiers in Pennsylvania — learning new strategies and methods from American NATO is important not only for Lithuania and mainly solved amples of Russian infringement Center have shovvn that over counterparts. Lithuania būt US as vvell”, Na the issue on return of emigrants of Baltic sovereignty and it calls 60% of the Kaliningrad public rušienė told the nevvs conferen from the VVest. for action to restore the en- favors development of Kalin ce Thursday. thousand USD novv being given, Another chairman of the com vironmental integrity of the ingrad as an economic bridge US Continues to Support The chairman noted that Lith vvill cover the costs of the par- mission Donatas Skučas gavę a Kaliningrad region. betvveen Europe and Russia and uania had to make certain Lithuanian Army ticipation of the Lithuanian positive evaluation of the com The Committee Chairman, opposes development of Kalin preparations for joining NATO frigates — the Aukštaitis and mission vvork saying that "con- Congressman Ben Gilman (R- ingrad as a military outpost in and continuously remind VVash Vilnius, BNS - The US mili tion in Partner ;hip for Peace the Žemaitis — in the large In crete steps vvere undertaken in NY) and the Ranking Minority the Baltic region; ington authorities of the Baltic ternational BALTOPS-96 ma- cooperation”. Member Lee Hamilton (D IN) VVhereas establishment of Ka tary attache to Lithuania, Col- program exerci.es. BNS vvas States aspiration to become a need to know of your support of liningrad as a Free Economic onel Ralph Rhea August 23 pre- told by Defense Ministry Sec- neouvres in the Baltic Sea. member of the alliance. The session approved an im The US allocated Lithuania this legislation. The support of Zone by the Russian govern sented a check for 170 thousand retary Povilas Malakauskas During our meetings vvith portant programine titled “in- this year 1.25 million USD to Gilman and Hamilton is key to ment in 1994 represents a posi- USD for Lithuania’s defense. that this gift is only a small part high officials vve keep repeating tegral nation” aimed at unifica- acquire modern military tech- reporting this legislation out of tive step tovvard Kaliningrad’s The check vvas allocated by the of this year’s American support our position that Poland does tion of the efforts of all the nology. With these funds, com- Committee for House floor con- integration into the Baltic and US Congress, and presented to for the Lithuanian army. not have to be admitted to Lithuanians in the vvorld to live munication equipment vvas pur- sideration this Congress. European economies and to Minister of Defense Linas Lin For participatim in Interna NATO earlier than Lithuania, together vvithout establishing chased for the Panevėžys moto- The original bill had 54 Con vvard giving Kaliningrad an op- kevičius. tional exercises, one half million othervvise a security balance in priorities for somebody’s in gressional cosponsors including portunity to flourish economi- The money vvas appropriated USD has been appropriated. rized infantry battalion, the the region vvould be violated, terest. to finance Lithuania’s participa- The largerst pa t of the 170 First Lithuanian unit to be pro John Boehner (R-OH), and Re- cally and substantially contri- Lithuanian-American Community, Ine. vided vvitb NATO Standard nublican Conference Chairman hute to the vvell-being of the , O 4. - • Recomnieudations to Hlatforin Committee Currently 8 bipartisan members Baltic region; vveaponry. Republican National Committee, Will it make a About another one half of the International Relations VVhereas Russian economic July 31, 1996 million USD vvas allocated for Committee are cosponsors of the analysts at the Russian Foreign difference? consultations by US specialists Resolution: Resolution: resolution. Policy Foundation have noted and for training Lithuanian Please notify Congressman that the militarization of Kalin During July average monthly of Financial and money media- The United States should troops i n US military acade- The United States vvith its steadfastly reject any reimposi- Gillman and Hamilton imme ingrad has corresponded neither vvages in Lithuania inereased by tors — 1443 and 1540 litas mies. 1.7 million USD has been NATO allies has a historic op- tion of such outmoded 19th cen- diately of your support for the to the needs of the population of 4.7 percent or 20 litas (5 U.S. respectively. Energy sector em appropriated for the joint peace- portunity to consolidate the tūry practices as spheres of in- Cox resolution. the region itself, nor to the dollars) as compared to June. ployees received average 1216 keeping battalion of the Baltic spread of demoeratie institu- fluence in Europe. The United Congr. Gilman’s phone in necessities of its economic Average vvages made up 511 li litas in July. Average vvages in tions and freedom in the States should utilize a vvide VVashington - 202-225-3776; development; tas ir July and 491 litas in June, top authorities, ministries, in- Countries BALTBAT. American military aid to eastern-half of Europe, vvhich is range of diplomatic, political Hastings — 914-478-5550; Resolved by the House of Re Lithuanian Statistics Depart stitutions and departments Lithuania, used so far this year, the result of the collapse of the and economic instrumentą to Midelletovvn — 914-343-6666; presentatives (the Senate con- ment told ELTA. made up 1155 litas. has been estimated at about 6 Soviet empire, through the en help the emerging democracies fax - 202-225-2541. eurring). That it is the sense of Average vvages for budgetary Insurance and pension Service million USD. largement of NATO. of Lithuania, Latvia and Congr. Hamilton’s phone — the Congress that — institution employees grevv by sector employees received 1012 The totai aid extended to the Estonia maintain their in 202-225-5315; district — 1. Lithuania, Latvia, and 1.1 percent to 437 litas. People litas in average, those vvorking Therefore, the countries of Lithuanian army this year by dependence and territorial 812-288-3999; fax - 202-225- Estonia have the right to self- vvorking in the statė sector re- at public sector got 932 litas, Eastern Europe vvho have re- the US comes to roughly 10 integrity. 1101. determination in eonduet of ceived average 628 in July and statė administration and defen quested membership in NATO million USD, vvhich is a fifth of Or contact Angele Nelsas, their foreign policy vvithout in- average vvages in the private se, sočiai security earned in Ju and have been making progress United States foreign assi- the Lithuanian government Exec. Vice President of Baltic terference, including the rela- sector totalled 501 litas. ly 900 litas in average. in meeting NATO requirements stance programs are a useful budgetery funds, allocated for tionship vvith NATO. Hovvever, real vvork payment The lovvest average vvages in should be designated as can and necessary tool of United the army. States foreign policy. Foreign BALTIC ASSEMBLY 2. The United States is con- in July remained the šame as in July as vvell as in June vvere didates for alliance membership received by farmers, hunters novv, including būt not limited assistance funding has fallen STANDS FOR cerned about the ūse of concen June. Minimai subsistence level and forestry vvorkers. Their to, the countries of Czech Re- to an unacceptable level vvhich ABOLITION OF DEATH trated Russian military forces and minimai vvages in Lithua Bad for Balts nia didn’t change either. Mini average vvages stood at 285 public, Hungary, Poland, Li novv threatens the effectiveness PENALTY in the Kaliningrad region to in- fluence the foreign policy deci- mai subsistence level vvas 90 litas. Hotel and restaurant ser- or Russians? thuania, Latvia and Estonia. of United States foreign policy. sions of the Baltic States. litas and minimai vvages stood vants in July received average Further, as the leading mem The nations of Central and Vilnius, Sept 4 (ELTA) — Lavv Eastern Europe, particularly 3. Demilitarization and deve at 210 litas in July as vvell as in 415 litas, sočiai employees — Moscovv, Aug 23, Interfax- ber of NATO, the United States committee of the Baltic Assem lopment of the Kaliningrad re June. 419 litas and Fishery specialists BNS — Moscovv thinks the plan- should lead the effort to Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, bly (BA) in fact stands for aboli- — 456 litas. Wages of those ned enlargement of NATO facilitate NATO membership are being graduated from Uni gion as a free trade zone vvill The largest vvage inereases in tion of death penalty. Hovvever, vvorking in the health care and tovvard the East vvould bring for all countries of Eastern ted States assistance programs contribute to ensuring the free July vvere in textiles industry this can be done only after education sectors stood at 475 negative consequences for the Europe that have requested too early, endangering the dom, as future prosperity and (17.4 percent). Food processing, reaching a decrease in crimes, and 510 litas respectively. Ba’tics and the Nordic coun membership and are making development of a civil society stability, of the Baltic region. soft drinks and tobacco industry reforming prisons so that most Average vvages of Lithuanians tries, Russian foreign ministry progress in meeting NATO and demoeratie institutions in 4. Demilitarization and en employees’ vvages grevv by 9.6 serious criminals could vvith- vvorking in private textile in spokesman Mikhail Demurin memberhip requirements. the region. vironmental restoration of the percent. Wages in transport and stand their lifelong sentences in dustry in July grevv by 23 per said. Kaliningrad region vvill great- vvarehousing Service sectors the jails. cent to 736 from 598 litas. Speaking at a nevvs briefing in ly facilitate economic develop edged up by 9.2 and in vvood pro Such a resolution discussed Wages in the private com- Moscovv Thursday, Demurin ment and prosperity in Ka cessing industry — by 8.9 Nuclear Power Plant already at BA lavv committee on munication sector at the šame said Russia had made its posi- liningrad. percent. August 30, seems to be passed time inereased by 13 percent tion on the issue knovvn to Fin- Restarts Operations at the nearest BA session to be The re-drafted Resolution Lovver average monthly vva from 1575 to 1779 litas. Private land during bilateral consulta held in Riga at the beginning of HCR 51 is novv in the State ges in July vvere registered on Financial and money mediators tions on European issues in Ignalina, Sept 3 (ELTA) — tional 850 MW required burn- October, a member of the BA Department and it might movė ly in fishery (0.9 percent), public received average 1762 and 1679 Helsinki at the beginning of this After five days of stoppage, Ig ing of an additional 4 thousand law committee Algirdas Kun very rapidly to full Congress Services (2.2) and higher educa- litas. Wages of those vvorking in vveek. nalina nuclear povver plant re- tons of black oil per day. činas told ELTA at nevvs con and may soon be voted on in the tion (4.3 percent) sectors. the private insurance sector The Russian delegation for nevved its operation at the 1,228 Kruonis accumulative hydro- ference on VVednesday. House. Asking for support from In July, the highest monthly edged up to 1155 litas. the consultations, headed by MW level. electric plant allovved to better Leaders of Baltic statės are Congressmen is crucial, espe vvages in Lithuania vvere those Regardless of this miniscule Deputy Foreign Minister Niko- After the first unit vvas stop- distribute the povver for con- not ready morally to abolish the cially from International Rela inerease in vvages, it is doubtful lai Afanasyev, once again pre ped on August 27, the plant sumers. death penalty, since such tions Committee members. Whereas since 1945 the Baltic if Lithuanians vvill become sented to Finnish officials ceased its operation completely, Totai demand in eleetrie Capital punishment guarantees US Capitol svvitchboard: 202- region of Kaliningrad has been “richer”. Many are vvorried ”Moscow’s position of principle since the second unit (of tvvo) povver in Lithuania reaches 1 security of people. 224-3112, ask for your Con- turned into a heavily militariz- because vvinter fuel bills vvill on the plans for enlargement of vvas elosed before for a planned thousand MW. Novv both povver Lavvyers tell that such a refu- gressperson (Representative). ed Russian outpost consisting of take a big bite out of a very NATO,” the spokesman said. repair. plants satisfy only 40 percent of sal from death penalty could be No need to knovv your Con- as many as 200,000 military small paycheck. It is estimated The Russian official told their Tvvo thirds of eleetrie povver in the demand. The remaining too hasty; as a main reason for gressperson’s name. A telegram personnel concentrated in an that about 70 percent of Lithua Finnish counterparts that it vvas Lithuania is produced by Ig amount of energy is imported such a solution is lack of condi vvith given text vvill be sent for area of 15,000 square kilo- nians live beneath the poverty inadmissible to dravv nevv nalina NPP. Therefore, the stop from Russia and Latvia, accor- tions for lifelong imprisonment. $6.45, just by giving your name, meters and has suffered subs- level and only 15 percent make separation lines in Europe and page caused an urgent inerease ding to bilateral agreements for There is an opinion that address, and telephone number. tantial environmental damage; up the rich elite, leaving a to seek to ensure the security of of povver produetion at the su pply referendum on this issue vvould BAFL Hotline: 1-800-651- VVhereas the governments of measely 15 percent in the mid some countries at the expense of Lithuanian oil-burning povver of povver in the cases of emer- result a support of the people. 1572. Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia dle class. others, Demurin said. plant in Elektrėnai. The addi- gency.
t 2 Draugas, Saturday, September 14, 1996 noticeably limping Marčiulionis THEY DID EVERYTHING vvhile assistant coach Don THAT THEY COULD Nelson remarked, “vvhere’s the Lithuanians in Sports nearest bridge?” DRAUGAS BY KĘSTUTIS POCIUS (USPS-161000) Lithuania 80 Australia 74 ENGLISH EDITION Intervievved recently by “Lie Lithuania finished second to In the bronze medal shovv- tuvos Rytas,” Šarūnas Marčiu the USA in Group A and ad- Published Saturday except legal Holidays, as vvell as Dec. 26th and Jan. 2nd by dovvn, head coach Valdas Garas the Lithuanian Catholic Press Society, 4545 W. 63rd Street, Chicago, IL lionis said that “For me as a vanced to the medal round. tas decided that Lithuania’s 60629-5589. basketball player, the national Game summaries follovv. game vvould revolve around Sa team is of greatest importance. bonis. Playing magnificently, Second class postage paid at Chicago 1L and additional mailing offices. I did everything that I could.” Lithuania 99 Greece 66 Sabas carried both his team- Subscription Rates: $60.00. Indeed, though their hearts mates’ hopes and his country’s vvere vvilling, their knees vvere Team Lithuania, paced by Ri expectations on his broad shoul- Postmaster: Send address changes to Draugas—4545 W. 63rd St., Chicago, IL vveak. Štili, intensity overcame mas Kurtinaitis’s tvvo three- ders. Putting an exclamation injuries as the Lithuanian pointers and tvvo free throvvs, point on his International Olympic Team (a.k.a. Team Tie- raced to an early 18-2 and vvere legend, Sabonis scored 30 DRAUGAS SUBSCRIPTION RATES Dye) vvon its’ second consecutive never challenged in routing points, grabbed 15 rebounds, bronze medal in Atlanta. Greece. Lithuania hit 7 of 8 blocked 5 shots and had 4 Yearly 6 months 2 years As the Grateful Dead might shots in the first six minutes assists. USA $60.00 $40.00 $110.00 say; that’s back-to-back bronze, vvhile holding Greece to a single The game vvas close through baby! field goal. Lithuania led at out as Australia, led by guards Canada $75.00 $50.00 $130.00 Arvydas Sabonis and Šarūnas halftime by 45-19. Andrevv Gaze and Shane Heal, Marčiulionis played vvith pain Kurtinaitis’s play throughout vvouldn’t let the determined Editor-in chief Danutė Bindokienė the entire Olympics, the result the Olympics vvas a revelation. Lithuanians pull avvay. Būt Administrator Ignas Budrys of surgeries and accumulated The 36-year old Veteran, vvho they had no ansvver for Sabonis, Moderator: Viktoras Rimšelis A regular Sport’s page contributor for daily Draugas Remigijus Gaška (left) injuries. Champions, hovvever, štili plays for Kaunas Žalgiris, either. Time and again Sabas vvith one of the most loyal supporters and helpers of Lithuanians Dreain Team, don’t make excuses, just more combined Veteran poise vvith scored or passed to open team Office hours—8:30 to 4:30 vvcckdays. Closed Saturdays Don Nelson. effort. For Marčiulionis, it vvas rookie legs and enthusiasm. His matės. Hooks, drives, three Submitted articles are edited at our discretion LITHUANIAN STARS SHINE particularly difficult to play on second-half heroics, including a pointers and behind-the-back Publication is not responsible for advertisement content a knee that vvas štili being clutch three-pointer, lifted IN OLYMPICS passes. — all his skills vvere on rehabilitated. Frustrating, too, Lithuania past Croatia in that display. On defense, Sabas rul- because it took avvay the ag- crucial, double-overtime thril- ed the lane, blocking shots and Who are the best Olympics reunion of sorts. The three gressive, driving game that had ler. grabbing key rebounds. throvvs that vvere ansvvered by found his shooting touch in the basketball players? superstar centers have been bat- become his trademark. Playing Greece, vvhich played poorly (a Leading by 36-34 at the half, Heal’s tremendous fade-avvay second half to score 15 points. If you judge by the number of tling each other for Interna on guts and guile, his results 41-point loss to Australia) in its Lithuania got solid play off the jumper. The score vvas 73-72 He also has a game-high 9 medals won, the ansvver is tional supremacy since they speak for themselves. finai group-play game in order bench from Darius Lukminas vvith sixty seconds left. In that assists, none more important Lithuanians, Lithuanians and vvere tall and talented teen- Team Lithuania’s strategy to be seeded in Lithuania’s me and Mindaugas Žukauskas, vvho finai, tense minute, Sabonis con- than the leaping pass he threvv Lithuanians. That’s three-for- agers. In Seoul, Sabonis bested during group-play vvas to go ai 1 - dal-round bracket, heard deri- started in Einikis’ place. VVhen verted a 3-point play and to Sabonis for a 3-point play three. And that’s hovv many first Robinson, then Divac, in out to beat Croatia, secure a sive vvhistling from its fans Australia surrounded the lane Marčiulionis hit 2 of 4 free vvith a minute left. Arturas Kar Olympic medals the triumvirate leading the USSR to the gold favorable medal-round seed and throughout the game. in a desperate effort to defense throvvs to make it 78-74. Kar nišovas also finished strong of Arvydas Sabonis, Šarūnas medal. In Barcelona, Robinson’s then ręst its stars as much as Šarūnas Marčiulionis led Li Sabonis, Marčiulionis and Kar nišovas added a pair of free vvith 21 points. Marčiulionis and Rimas Kur USA team took the gold, possible. thuania vvith 16 points and 7 nišovas began drilling second- throvvs at the buzzer as his As time expired, Sabas grabb tinaitis has vvon. Lithuania vvon the bronze and Except for the upset loss to assists. Kurtinaitis and Artūras half jumpers. Lithuania huilt teammates exhaled, then rejoic- ed the game bąli and tucked it These three Lithuanians stars Divac, vvith Yugoslavia ineligi- Argentina, the plan vvorked. Af Karnišovas tallied 15 points leads of 5 and 6 points būt no ed. The bronze medal vvas safely under his jersey as vvon a gold medal in Senui ble, vvatched his former team- ter missing the Argentina game each vvhile Arvydas Sabonis had mqre. theirs! Lithuania celebrated, saluted 11988) and bronze medals in mates from Croatia take silver. vvith a leg injury, Artūras Kar 10 points and 11 rebounds. With 1:30 left. Australia had Although Sabas vvas the big- its fans and jubilantly left the Barcelona (1992) and, most Finally, in Atlanta, the order nišovas teamed vvith Gintaras shot its vvay to vvithin a point at gest hero, he vvasn’t the only court. Einikis and Lithuania’s “subs” Yugoslavia 66 Lithuania 58 recently, Atlanta. Only one vvas shuffled again, this time ’l'fį I 71-70. Marčiulionis hit 2 free one. Šarūnas Marčiulionis Ačiū! other player — the USA’s David Divac’s Yugoslavian squad to give the USA’s “Dream Robinson — can match their besting Lithuania before losing Team” a run for its money. This semi-fihal game vvas a re- accomplishments. to Robinsosn’s “Dream Team”. Subsequent blovvout vvins over match of lašt year’s European Angola and China gavę every - championship game (vvon by The list of tvvo-time Olympics Kęstutis Pocius medal vvinners is a bit longer body plenty of playing time. Yugoslavia) and vvas one that būt Lithuanians are vvell-repre Scores for the preliminary the LithuaRans desperately round: vvanted to vvin to have a shot at sented here as vvell. Valdemaras UNEMPLOYMENT Chomičius, Gintaras Einikis Lithuania 83 Croatia 81 (2 the gold or silver medal. Unfor- CREATES HUGE OT) tunately, the taller and deeper and Artūras Karnišovas have PROBLEMS vvon tvvo medals apiece. They Argentina 65 Lithuania 61 Yugoslavs pūlled avvay in the U.S.A. 104 Lithuania 82 finai minutei. join the likęs of Yugoslavia’s Vilnius, BNS - the level of Vlade Divac and USA stars Mi- Lithuania 85 Angola 49 With the game tied at 58 vvith unemployment in Lithuania in 3:22 left to jJlay, Yugoslavia’s chael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Lithuania 116 China 55 the second ųuarter of this year Predrag “Sasha” Danilovic Kari Malone, John Stockton vvas 14.2 percent. This hecame and Charles Barkley as tvvo- scored six or his team’s finai clear after the population’s recorded for persons 14-24 years time medalists. eight points vvhile Lithuania employment vvas examined in of age (25 percent). Eor Sabonis, Divac and Robin vvent scoreless. accordance vv ith Eurostatistics Unemployment among vvo- son, the 1996 Olympics vvere a Rimas Kurtinaitis led Lith reąuirements. men is also greatest in the 14-24 uania vvith a game-high 22 A sampling study carried out year-old age group. points, including 5-for-7 three in July by the department of 25 percent unemployment LITHUANIAN SCHOOL IN point shooting. Fifteen of Kur statistics surveyed 2,000 vvas recorded for crafstmen and MOSCOVV OPEN NEVV tinaitis’ points came in the first families vvith 5,000 members, vvorkers in related professions, ACADEMIC YEAR half and kept Lithuania vvithin ages 14-74. The results of the 12 percent — for machine vvor four points, trailing 35-31. survey vvere published in the kers and assembly-line vvorkers, Vilnius, Sep. 02, BNS - on Arvydas Sabonis, vvho played department of statistics’ August 9 percent — for Service and September 1 in Moscovv, the the entire game against Yugo bulletin, “Lithuanian economic trade vvorkers. nevv academic year began i n the slavia’s tall, physical front line, and sočiai development.” According to education, 35 Before going to the Summer Olympics in Atlanta, GA, Lithuania’s Dream Team met with wor- renovated building of the Lithu had 14 points and 13 rebounds According to calculations of percent of all unemployed had thy opponents in Chicago’s Rosemont Horizon stadium. There was some sad būt also happy times anian Šaltinėlis (the Spring) vvhile Šarūnas Marčiulionis ad- the employment office, the completed high school, 22 per for many Lithuanian basketball fans From left: M. Žukauskas, S. Marčiulionis and Tom Kukoc School. ded 5 points and 6 assists. average unemployment in the cent — technical schools and 19 Advisor Petras Zapolskas of Aftervvards, it vvas a somber Photo by Kęstutis Pocius second quarter vvas 7.5 percent. percent had professional edu the Lithuanian embassy in Mos Team Lithuania that finally The greatest unemployment, cation. 5 percent of unemployed covv participated in the school s emerged from its locker room. the nevv study indicates, is had college education. opening ceremony, presenting “A real bummer,” said a the school a gift of a stereo system. Representatives of the Lithuanian community and the Moscovv mayor’s department of education and culture also took part. The opening ceremony en ded vvith disco dancing. Zapolskas told BNS that there vvere 113 pupils, taught by 50 teachers and auxilliary person nei, studying at the Šaltinėlis School this year. The premises for the Lithuanian school, vvhich has been operating novv for four years, have been provided by the Moscovv mayor’s office. According to Zapolskas, it is hoped that the Moscovv mayor’s office vvill appropriate addi tional funds to expand the school and that as of October the Šaltinėlis School vvill be one of the most prestigeous schools in Moscovv. The Šaltinėlis School is the se cond Lithuanian school to be opened in Russia. There is ano ther Lithuanian school in the Lithuania’s Dream Team in Atlanta, GA, after vvinning the bronze medal at Suramer Olympics. Bronze medal for Lithuania’s Dream Team at the Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Russian exclave of Kaliningrad. Photo by A. Jurkūnas Photo by A. Jurkūnas
t BALTIC: A WINDOW Danutė Bindokienė TO EUROPE Time to Act BY NERIJUS UDRENAS, WASHINGTON, DC There comes a time for tal- tions just because not everyone king: there comes a time for can speak or read fluently in the Peter the Great “cut a window vvould support the member planning; finally comes a time language of their forefathers. to Europe” by annexing Livonia ship even less. In Poland, vvhen all the vvords and plans Therefore, it vvas decided to and building St. Peterburg on Hungary and Czech Republic aren’t enough — vve have to step speak the language they speak, Neva svamps. Does it give Rus- experience shovv that the more over the line betvveen a dream to print the vvords they can easi- sia a title over today‘s indepen- public is informed the less it is and reality. Hovvever, the lašt ly read and understand. This in dent Baltic statės? No, būt it ex- supportive for the NATO step is filled vvith uncertainty, no vvay diminishes or changes plains historical Russia’s sen- ' membership. even dread. It is much safer to the daily “Draugas” — perhaps sitivity in third region. His After end of the Cold War, a talk, and dream, and plan than even makes it more important torical situation has changed purpose of NATO to keep take action. — building a bridge betvveen the and today a statė opens itself Soviets out, Germany dovvn, has We chose to take that lašt im younger and the older genera- up to the world not by conquer- lošt some validity. Russia, it is portant step by starting an tion using Lithuania, important ing its neighbors būt by respec- believed, does not threaten English edition of the Lithua to both of them as the main ting human rights, and among West. Germany does not have nian daily “Draugas“. Tvventy, component. them a right to self-determina- revisionist ambitions, and only ten, perhaps even five years ago tion. Thus, if today’s Russia tru- vvishes a seat in the Security such a venture vvas unrealistic. We strongly encourage and ly vvishes to open up again to Council. Then vvhy Americans At that time “Draugas” vvasn’t urge young people to learn and Europe and world it should es- should be kept in? Americans The restored caatle of Trakai, a popular attraction for touriats. the only Lithuanian daily ūse Lithuanian language. It is tablish normai respectful rela- have expertise, experience and abroad and the reading public — a great privilage to ovvn a very tionship vvith Baltic nations on money. Their presence provide and Hungary have the best mostly Lithuanians vvho emi special treasure — the oldest liv- the grounds of International a comforting shade of stability chances to get into NATO first. U.S. BALTIC FOUNDATION grated to the United States after ing language in today’s vvorld. lavv, free trade and respect for and security for Europeans. For the Balts, Scandinavians SPONSORS STANFORD the World War II from Displac Those vvho for some reason human rights. Baltic statėsI are Security is a vague concept. and NATO this is bad nevvs. ed Person’s camps in Germany didn’t learn Lithuanian in their a tęst of Russia — either they Where and vvho is an enemy? If it happens, Balts are going to STUDENTS TO TEACH IN — vvere numerous, very active childhood or youth, should con- vvill become a vvindovv to Europe Novv after Yeltsin again vvon be left out in a “dry zone”, both in their community and avid sider numerous language clas- once again, or Russia, by mis- the elections in Russia vves- theirs and Nordic security vvill THE BALTICS readers of Lithuanian press. ses for adults held in Lithua handling Baltic issue, vvill lock terners vvill believe that Russia decrease. It vvould be bad for This summer eight students value.” The program has been Although the latest ofTicial nian Saturday schools and else- itself into isolation. is not a threat. Although Rus NATO too by creating tension from Stanford University in so successful in years past, that US Census shovvs about a mil- vvhere. Maybe eventually such The issue is NATO. Russia op- sian conventional forces betvveen Russia and NATO, and Palo Alto, California, vvill have municipalities in Estonia alone lion Americans of Lithuanian students vvould be able to gra- ppses NATO enlargement in undergo dovvnsizing, financial betvveen “ins” and “outs”. the opportunity to spend tvvo made • 27 requests for SEED descent, many of them are born duate to a Lithuanian nevvspa- principai, būt especially to squeeze and decrease of profes- Russia’s pressure and presence months in the Baltic States of English teachers. Unfortunate- in this country and have very per — the daily “Draugas.’ In Baltic statės — Lithuania, Lat sionalism, analysts understand is going to be stronger. Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia ly, all of those reųuests vvere limited command of Lithuanian the meantime please consider via, and Estonia constantly hea- that Russia štili maintains the Baltic nations are going to teaching English as a second unable to be met because of the language. Novertheless, they the alternative: “The Friend.” ring and experiencing threats largest nuclear arsenai in the have almost no chances to enter language. Through the co- program’s limited finanacial re- are Lithuanians, proud of their It is also a very fitting gift for from Russian officials, are eager vvorld. Therefore strategic NATO in such a case. First, sponsorship of the U.S. — Baltic sources. heritage, interested in their mixed nationality married coup- to join NATO as soon as possi- security depends, vvhether Russia vvill become more sen- Foundation and Stanford’s Stu The follovving is a list of the roots and supportive to the Land les, American friends vvho are ble. It may seem that Baltic Russia vvill stay democratic and sitive. Demilitarization of dents for Eastern European De- students vvho have been selected of their parents and grand- interested in Lithuania through statės vvorry for no good reason, unified statė, or vvhether it vvill Kaliningrad enclave might be velopment (SEED) program, the to teach in the Baltiojthis sum parents. Those are the people business, charity, teaching ven- and create trouble for solid and plunge into dictatorship and come unclear. Second, there vvill chosen students have been busy mer, follovving by the location of vve strive to reach vvith a vveek tures or just for information’s calculated politics of big players. anarchy. For novv Russia con- be no funds left to support Baltic preparing for their teaching their respective municipality ly English edition of “Draugas“ sake. “The Friend” vvould be Doesn’t the situation remind of tinues democratic experiment, military modernization, because homestays throughout the past and country: Sue Demars (Kai - “The Friend.” right at home i n a college, uni the Balkans in the late 19th— thus it does not pose immediate Poland, Hungary and Czech academic semester. By pro- šiadorys, Lithuania), Kelly Time and time again it vvas versity, high school library, i n early 20th century? Bulgaria, threat for Western security. Republic vvill suck up all the viding Balts vvith access to in- Smith (Kelme, Lithuania), Ma suggested that “Draugas” have a doctor’s or dentist’s Office. It Romania, Greece, and Serbia Where does then NATO have to money. As the case of East Ger tensive language training, the ry Colvig (Ogre, Latvia), Irene a page or a special section in only costs $60 a year and vvould repeatedly confused all the lock for justification of its many suggests, East Central SEED hopes that its efforts vvill Cardenas (Kohila and Turi, Es English for readers, vvho find it make a perfect gift that keeps cards for big players. They did presence? Europe is a „black hole“ for bridge the communication gap tonia), Malachi Pound (Rapla hard to grasp the vvritten Lith on giving. not follovv the spirit of Berlin Containment of local conflicts money. A $60 billion estimate vvhich exists not only among and Koigi-Kareda, Estonia), uanian vvord. Though tempting, Ethnic identity is very impor Congress, vvhich vvisely con- is on the agenda of NATO. In might be overstated, būt nobody Balts themselves, būt betvveen Emily Chen (Poltsamaa and Ra- the idea had to be rejected — tant and precious to every per figured destinies of each coun- order to justify NATO one needs exactly knovvs hovv much it their Scandinavian neighbors as pina, Estonia), Chitra Despande “Draugas” vvas started as a son. United States are often call try, būt finally dragged big guys to find nevv missions for the vvould really cost. Everbody, vvell. Furtherrrvire, each of the (Jarvakandi and Kohtla-Jarve, Lithuanian only nevvspaper ed “the melting pot—of-the into the bloody First World Atlantic Alliance. One of the hovvever, vvould agree that Bal selected students vvill spend Estonia), Scott Zimmermann (later it became a daily) 87 years vvorld” — būt vvho vvattiS Jo War. Of course, one might missions is shifting emphasis tic region military needs more their time teaching in smaller (Jarvakandi, Estonia). ago, and it should adhere to that “mėlt” and become a feceless assume, that the small Baltic from globai deterrence to local assistance than Poland or Hun Baltic municipalities, vvhere the All of the soon-to-be teachers policy even if some of its youn- particle of a gray mass? By be- countries are to blame, for containment tasks; the other, gary. These countries had their indigenous populations have have shovvn a keen interest in ger readers experience hard- ing vvho vve are — and proud of reemerging from occupation flovving from the first, is en armies and equipment, vvhile had less exposure to Western in beginning their nevv adventures ships and therefore fall avvay. it — vve can contribute more to and confusing the plans of the largement of NATO eastvvards, Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia fluence. According to Audrone in the Baltics. The Stanford Over 87 years of faithful Ser america, to ourselves, and to the vvorld mani) ulators. Novv big thus decreasing probability of had to built their armies from Pakstys of the US-Baltic Foun students are not only excited vice the Lithuanian communi Land of our roots — Lithuania. guys have to deal vvith those lit- iocal conflicts. NATO Berlin scratch. Būt Baltics vvill not get dation, „the exchange is equal- about teaching English, būt ty, “Draugas” publishers and The vveekly “Friend” vvill help tle pygmies, vvho get upset if summit on June 3, 1996 devoted an assistance — nothing vvould ly important for its cultural they are also extremely in editors do not think it is prudent preserve the Lithuanian he no one consults them vvhen CFE more of its attention shaping a be left for them. merits as it is for its academic terested by the prospect of lear- to abandon the younger genera- ritage. treaty is renegotiated. nevv NATO identity. Combined ning more about Baltic culture. What has to be done? Baltic near future, other vvays have to NATO ąuestion is a thorny Joint Task Forces, manned by As Mary Colvig aptly an- leaders have to resist partial ex- be developed to ensure stabili one and it has to be faced vvith Europeans, commanded by ticipated, “I can’t vvait to visit pansion vvhich vvould exclude ty and security in this region. all seriousness. Balts, by Americans and Europeans, Latvia and learn some of the Baltic nations. Second, Li The only effective vvay to un- pushing into NATO, may be vvhile using borrovved American traditional dances and hovv to thuania, Latvia and Estonia dermine conseųuences of Rus creating more problems than equipment, vvill be expected to cook Latvian food. I look for- have to diminish Russian eco- sian influence is deregulation benefits for themselves. After react quickly and effectively in vvard to meeting my host fami- nomic influence in the region. It and privatization of the energy all, the debate so far has evolv- preventing local conflicts. The ly and all my nevv students.” is not an immediate military sector. In order to avoid mono- ed around timing and member agreement increases West Euro- USBF is a not-for-profit foun- threat, būt Russian economic polization of the market by Rus ship. Neither politicians nor pean Union (WEU) responsi dation, established in 1990 to domination is a threat to sian oil and gas giants certain citizens in the Baltic countries bilities; brings back France in develop and implement pro Baltics. One vvay to dominate quotas to different countries discuss vvhat responsibilities to closer cooperation; būt con- grama in local democracy, the Baltic countries is through shold be established. Such pri and burdens they vvill have to firms technical dependency on municipal government, rule of energy supplies. A survival of vatization vvill be beneficial assume entering the Alliance? American equipment. lavv, public health, economic centralized energy sector in both for consumers and for the Hovv is membership in NATO What did the summit decide reform and independent media Baltic countries is very con- supplyers. Estonia and Latvia going to change geopolitical con- on NATO enlargement? No i n Latvia, Lithuania and venient for Russia: Gazprom or has started the process, Lith stellation? Does membership in thing in concrete terms — Rus Estonia. USBF has offices in Lukoil knovv exactly vvhere to uania is štili planning. There is NATO guarantee protection? Is sian elections vvere too close. It Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius and push vvhen they need to. One a hope, it vvill attract enough it feasible to think that NATO is also true, enthusiasm for does not need to be reminded Washington, D.C. vvill send their troops to defend enlargement is vvaning among public attention to speed up pri that Gazprom is a baby of Cher- vatization. By Audronė Pakštys Daugavpils? European partners. United nomyrdin. Deregulation and I asked my friend his opinion Kingdom half a century ago in- privatization of the energy sec CONGREGATION OF THE MARIAN FATHERS on NATO enlargement. This volves itself in ECE and Baltic tor vvill reduce Russia’s eco young Computer expert, not par- ^States, būt novv does not have American Province of Saint Casimir nomic leverage in that region. 6336 South Kilbourn Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60629 ticularly involved in politics, an opinion. France, traditional- Post-scriptum. Yeltsin vvon — gavę a very sober evaluation, ly supportive of Poland as a West is enthusiastic. Baltic and September 10, 1996 “They vvill not come to defend counterpovver to Germany, does East Central European coun us! Have you forgotten late for- not vvant to assume any respon tries are much more reserved. M rs. D. Bindokas ties, vvhen Americans broad- sibilities in the Baltics. Ger Baltic statės vvorriedly follovv DRAUGAS casted to all Lithuania and its many is a major European unpredictable movės of Gen. Le- 4545 VV. 63 r d Street freedom fighters? They promis- povver pushing for enlargement. bed. Yeltsin also escalates In Chicago, IL 60629 ed help vvhich never came. Also Naturally it vvould get most of ternational relations vvhen he vvhat did they do in January the benefits — enlargement announces groundless human Dear M rs. Bindokas: 1991, vvhen Soviet tanks vvere vvould increase its status and rights violations in Baltic coun attacking? Nothing. The United povver in the immediate neigh- tries. In a near future, it is Congratulations on the appearance of the first regular edition of States vvere lašt to acknovvledge borhood, and it vvill also make unlikely that Russia vvould be the DRAUGAS in English. I hope this new venture ivill enable all our independence. I do not her the centrai instead of the a dangerous military threat to interested in Lithuanian affairs and culture, būt unable to under believe they’re going to come frontier povver of th Alliance. Baltics. Russia’s aim is rather stand Lithuanian or ar limited in its ūse, to be instilled ivith a deeper and rescue us. The only thing Scandinavian countries are very to maintain political influence appreciation of Lithuanian affairs, culture, and traditions. positive about NATO member interested in NATO expansion through economic channels. As ship is that it might be signifi- to Baltics, because Scandina long as Russia is not fully de Best wish.es to you and to all responsible for the English edition. cant legally and morally.” I vian security depends on Baltic mocratic, its influence in the May success crown your effort! haven’t asked my friend region security. Baltics is a danger to national vvhat he knovvs about NATOhe The debate, hovvever, increas- security. Thus Balts have to Sincerely yours in Christ, “We are Lithuanians at heart, we vvant to belong to the Lithuanian com criterias needed to become eligi- ingly shovvs that an expansion, look for vvays to enhance their Rev. Donald S. Petraitis, MIC munity, although the lack of Lithuanian language skills sometiines erects ble for entry. Most likely he did if at all, is going to be gradual, security. Since NATO and EU ProvinCial barriers”... A vveekly edition of “Draugas” in English hopes to tem -wn not knovv much, and if he knevv, that Czech Republic, Poland, membership is novvhere in the some of these barriers.
1 » 4 Draugas, Saturday, September 14, 1996 The book also includeds a book, vvhich is becoming the lar books began to be published Lithuanian primer vvith an most important means in the in East Prussia, vvhere the ma- alphabet adapted for the first propagation of Christiamty. The jority of the population in border THE FIRST time to Lithuanian sounds, book marks, in general, the regions vvas štili Lithuanian, vvhich clearly follovvs the Latin beginning of a nevv and in- and smuggled into the former LITHUANIAN BOOK: pattern. novative stage of culture in Gand Duchy of Lithuania. A FACT AND SYMBOLISM “Catechismus” itself is com- vvhich the flovv of history can be class of voluntary professional posed of the Ten Command- clearly felt, for it marks the ‘book carriers’ emerged. They BY SAULIUS ŽUKAS ments, prayers, a fevv excerpts demarcation line betvveen vvere cruelly persecuted by the from the Bible vvhich represent things that vvere and things Russian gendarmes — more the first attempts at translating that are to be, that is, betvveen The history of every nation tion to determine its ovvn des- than 2000 people vvere punish the the Bible into Lithuanina, the past and the future. contains several symbolic mile- tiny. ed not only for smuggling books, and some other texts. stones. Lithuania appeared in Mosvidius vvrote his Lithua būt also for merely reading The largest part of “Catechis them. This type of resistance, the history of Europe in the Mosvidius' “Catechismus” nian Forevvord in a syntactical- mus” is taken up by hymns 13th century as a politically ac- intonational versification Sy vvhich vvas at first more reli vvhich are eleven in number, tive statė conducting, at first, its The first Lithuanian book is stem based on the similarity of gious than patriotic, played an presented together vvith music administration in vvritten Latin, a small format publication (18 the syntactical structure of extremely important role: the in mensural notation. In- Old Slavonic and.German. Būt XII cm) including 79 pages, lines, vvhich predetermines the mutiny against the Russians vestigators think that this col printed in Gothic lettering (ex- similarity of the intonation, became not only vvider and more the maturity of a national cul lection of hymns vvas compiled ture is usually associated vvith cept for some titles and the text vvhile the number of syllables popular, būt it also made the by several people. Translations the time at vvhich an existing in Latin). The Latin text is and the distribution of accents Lithuanians accustomed to see- may have been made by Rapa- orai tradition is replaced by the printed very nicely, būt the is not exactly defined. ing vvritten texts in their ovvn gelanus, Culvensis, and others, language, and in Roman charac- vvritten and printed vvord. The Gothic letters of the Lithuanian Thus, the one-hundred-and- būt certainly the largest earliest Lithuanian manus- text are often uneven and not tvvelve-line-long Forevvord sym- ters at that. Very soon it became number of the hymns mušt have cripts knovvn so far date back to quite clearly printed; technical- bolizes today the beginning of the primary symbol of identify- been translated by Mosvidius the beginning of the 16th cen ly, the printing shop mušt have the printed Lithuanian vvords, ing themselves vvith Europe. himself. tury, vvhile the first printed been of very poor quality. Insuf- as vvell as the beginning of In 1883, tvventy years after book in Lithuanian, Martinus ficient attention vvas paid to Lithuanian secular poetry. To the 1863 uprising, Aušra, the The Forevvord in Verse Mosvidius’ (Lith. Mažvydas) types: vvhen running out of one the historian interested in the first Lithuanian periodic publi “Catechismus”, vvas published type the printers simply replac history of culture the Forevvord cation of secular patriotic con- in Koenigsberg in 1547. ed it by another. The number of The first line of the Forevvord is an interesting piece because tents, was published in Tilsit, a VVhat is the significance of copies printed vvas probably so- “Brothers and sisters, take and it includęs a lot of interesting small tovvn in East Prussia on this event vievved in a wider mevvhere betvveen 200 and 300. read me” has become a poetic material about the confronta the Lithuanian border, to be perspective, especially if vve The book has been reprinted cliche, vvhich is paraphrased in tion of Catholicism and the follovved soon by other publica- Photo by Vytenis Statkus tions in Lithuanian. 1883 is, ac- bear in mind that at the time several times for scientific an infinite number of vvays. At Reformation in Lithuania. To tually, a recognized historical the vvritten traditions of the purposes. first sight, this Forevvord is a the ethnologist, it gives a lot of date marking the beginning of LOVE FOR A FAR-AWAY neighbouring nations — the Po- The first Lithuanian book is collection of primitive admoni- Information about old beliefs, les, Russians and Germans — not only a catechism as the ti- tions, phrased in an obsolete and contemporary norms of mo- the rebirth of the Lithuanian COUNTRY language vvhich is difficult to rality and sočiai relations. It is nation. Thus, Lithuanian na vvere already both vvell develo- tle says. It includęs also the first tured in Lithuania, Latviu, understand. It is vvritten in the also one of the earliest attempts tional and cultural revival Why vvould a guy vvith perfect ped and rich? Severai ansvvers original text in Lithuanian vvrit pearly vvhites see a dentist more Estonia, Betarus, and Russia on suggest themselves. Looking at ten in verse (the versified fore- form of a conversation or argu- to articulate Christian culture began in a place vvhere Protes- tant and Catholic cultures cross- than tvvice a year? dental practice design and mar- it from the source critical point vvord), the first Lithuanian pri- Because that’s vvho the go- keting. of vievv, it is interesting as it mer and the first collection of ed, vvhich is a proof that religious differences vvere no vernment sends the dentist. “The Sovietą absolutely had reflects the confrontation of dif- Lithuanian hymns (it is surmis- And it just sent him another no consideration for location,” ed that Mosvidius vvas not the obstacle to dialogue and com ferent cultures: In “Catechis one. King said. 'They vvould put a author of all the hymns). The mon vvork. In one form or ano mus” vve see heathen Lithua Patrick King, ovvner of King dental office i n the back of a nia’s beliefs cross vvith Chris- author of the book is not in- ther, this situation lasted until the Second VVorld War vvhen the Construction and K. Internatio building dovvn a n alley. They t; .lity, Catholicism vvith Pro- dicated in the title page, būt J. j CHJ8M VSA.PRA* nal Ine., in McHenry, County, don’t knovv that the three most Safarevvicz has deciphered the Prussian territory became part * stantism, Polish infiuence IL i n late July played host to important vvord in business are vith Germans pressures, politi author’s name in acrostic in the \ f h Btubci, HTif p, is fhii of the Soviet Union and the j ttm.t rjfdjtrf yr gtcptics Vitalija Stirbienė, a Lithuanian location, location, location”. cal intentions vvith cultural forevvord vvritten in verse: local population, including the t>d bei ttj Lithuanians vvho lived in East prosthodontist visiting the Choosing a site is even more aspirations. By its very nature, MARTJNVS MASVIJDJVS. Chicago area as part of an important novv than vvhen King a cultural event of this kind is Linguists Ch. Stang and E. termitu faunu nuuiry Prussia, vvere replaced almost l'u^ulbitaa entirely by nevvcomers from educational tour for foreign started his vvork three years ago bound to focus in itself great Fraenkel have established that business people. because the number of private tensions, būt “Catechismus” the text of “Catechismus” is < KAF.ALIAVCZVI VIII, Russia. S bitu ilIfiK,co The U.S. Agency for Inter dental practices i n Lithuania also represents a dialogue of largely a faithful literai transla- Mosvidius’ “Catechismus” j iBcni cfvgiiiiima Oukm. and his other vvritings are spe- national Development in alone has shot up from three to European cultures. In the latter tion from J. Seklucian’s (1545) Washington, D.C., sponsored more than 200, he said. sense the book is interesting and J. Malecki’s (1546) Polish M. L). XLVU. cially important monuments of Old Lithuanian, therefore they the tour through a contracted Open markets ushered i n by also for the study of those catechisms. Latin sources vvere program named Part ners for the fall of communism enabled cultural traditions vvhich condi- also used. are continually subject to the scrutiny of Baltic linguists. In International Education and dentists, likę other professionals tioned its appearance. Yet the The book begins vvith an epi- Training. to establish businesses, būt publication of the first book in gram in Latin, dedicated to the addition to linguistic Informa King became involved vvith many practitioners štili do not Lithuanian vvas also an act Grand Duchy of Lithuania. This tion, these texts offer ample the program after visiting have the training reųuired to vvhich vvitnessed the determina- is an indication that the author material for investigations by Eastern Europe to establish provide ųuality care, Stirbienė tion of Lithuanian culture to had the reader in Lithuania Ma ethnographers and experts in religious history; the hymns and markets for K International, a said. look vvest rather than east by jor more in mind than the rea the forevvords vvritten in verse distribution comapany pro- ”We need a VVestern Stan adopting the Roman alphabet der in Eastern Prussia. The viding former Soviet bloc na dard,” said Stirbienė, vvhose and joining the vvritten tradi epigram speaks about the seve- are analyzed from the point of tions vvith eleetronies and elinie employs seven dentists. tions of VVestern Europe (politi rity of the Lašt Judgement Day, ment, vvith queastions and hy- in Lithuanian, a document evi- vievv of the history of versifica tion. Mosvidius’ dramatic life, business Information. King, a ”We vvere taught by the cal decisions had already been and calls on people to convert to pothetical ansvvers of the in- dencing the passąge from spo- terlocutor. The intended reader ken to vvritten language. his dedicated efforts to see disigner and builder, has lec- Soviet Standard, and vve haven’t taken before by accepting Chris- Protestantism. been taught modern technology. Concerning the identity of the finds himself in the environ- Before the Second World War, Lithuanian book published ha tianity, būt these had not vived to the present day. The I decided to come here to gain become yet the foundations of author of the Latin forevvord ment of a debate, and he is ad- the region vvhere Mosvidius had ve become popular plots for con highlight, hovvever, of the obser- experience, to gain more Infor national culture). Lastly, the ap “To the guardians and servants vised to make a decision in lived belonged to Germany and temporary Lithuanian fiction. Finally, today Mosvidius’ per- vation of this historical date vvill mation about hovv your dentis- pearance of the first book in of Lithuanian churches...”, favour of the faith advanced by vvas referred to as East Prussia. sonality and his vvork, together take place in Lithuania: a spe try is done and hovv dental Lithuanian marked Lithuania’s there are štili some doubts. In- the Reformation. The book is ad- In the history of Lithuanian vvith The Seasons of Donelaitis, cial programme of publishing elinies are managed.” determination to build her ovvn vestigators think that it may dressed to three different sočiai culture this region vvas impor are seen as monuments remin Old Lithuanian texts has been culture distinct from and resis- have been vvritten by Fridericus strata of readers — the peasant, tant not only in Mosvidius’ In McHenry County, King launched. Under the pro tant to the overvvhelming Polish Staphylus, a professor of theo- the landlord and the priest. The time. In the 18th century, it sup- ding us of the vanished country, and Stirbienė visited the dental gramme, a nevv faesimile and German infiuence. logy at Koenigsberg University, greatest part of attention goes ported broad Lithuanian cultu East Prussia. office of Thomas J. Frymark in publication of Mosvidius’ vvorks Such acts of determination are vvho had lived in Lithuania and to simple people, for their eyes ral activities, publication of Johnsburg, McHenry Dental has already appeared, and other very important in order to en- knew Lithuanian quite vvell. štili need to be opened to the ad- religious books, grammars and Preparing to celebrate 500 Specialists in McHenry and year jubilee vvorks important to Lithuanian sure the possibilities for the in- The Forevvord criticises the vantages of the nevv creed. The dictionaries, recording of folk Dental Craft Corp., in Ring- and Baltic studies (including dependent existence and subse- Roman Catholic Church, vvhich advocate of this creed is, natu- lore and so on. The most impor The Parliament of the Repu- vvood. Dental Craft mukęs den- both manuseripts and publica- quent survival of a small nation. allovvs only the priests to read rally, reluctant to permit a free tant cultural event vvas the blic of Lithuania has proclaim- tures and prosthetic devices tions in other languages For Lithuanians their first book the Bible, emphasises the bene- choice betvveen the old pagan publication of The Seasons ed 1997 the Year of the First Stirbienė and her crevv work associated vvith Lithuania) are became an important Symbol of fits of catechism as a primer of gods and nevv God. Būt his in- (1765), a long poem in hex- Lithuanian Book. The date is to vvith every day. being prepared for or are resistance to various political oc- faith, and expresses regrets terlocutor does not agree vvith ameter and masterpiece of be marked not only in Lithua ”We have a great need for pro- already in the process of about the estrangement of Lith him. He says the pagan cus Lithuanian literature by Pastor nia, būt is also to reach the pre- stheses”, she said. “The area in cupation, including the resistan publication. ce to Soviet ideology, because uanians from the true faith toms, i.e. traditional life, is Kristijonas Donelaitis, vvho sent Kaliningrad oblast of Rus vvhich we live has a lovv quan- the first book demonstrated the through their pagan beliefs and dearer to his heart. It is transferred here Hesoid’s and sia vvhere the church building of („The First Lithuanian Book tity of flouride and many peop depth and continuity of national rites, vvhich they practice quite notevvorthy that in the dispute Dellike’s cherished themes into the former Ragainė parish, serv and its Cultural context”) le are missing a lot of teeth.” history and the right of the na frequently. female pagan deities are oppos- a Lithuanian context. ed by Pastor Mosvidius, has sur- At Stirbienė's elinie, dentists ed to malė Christian God to the In the 19th century, Lithua OIL REFINERY see more than 20 patients a day, disadvantage of femininity. nia, included into the Russian STARTS VVORKING she said. The nobility is addressed vvith MARTYNU I547m.KARALIAUČIUS Empire after the partitioning of 5Kn I g I E L e S AGAIN Stirbiene’s visit also included the request not only to tell peo the Polish-Lithuanian statė in byU tfwu(nffo«p |r trips to the American Dental ple to attend church, būt also to 1795, vvas drained by successive, ekm-Hc/omp. Vilnius, Sept. 6 (ELTA) — Association and the University keep an eye on pastors and en- honourable, būt hopeless upris- frfrrit imflrt mtni Ir fTtbffht/ Lithuanian oil refinery Mažei Jr fTaftftanU prrmanfhtt. of Illinois in Chicago. At UIC, sure that they teach people pro- ing. After the uprising of 1863, ftt>« tofo rratfbtttt rami. kių Nafta Co. on Friday started Stirbienė observed dental labs, perly; if pastors fail in their vvhich aspired to restore the 3U l» nrgalrta n* »
AmSiin: iA< su) By.a U itk p t* 1I1U1 lį^iirt at Riki ^n,oqi Buy* Sivoi.a Vilnius, Sept 6 (ELTA) — A Monument is planned for Sep- Mk Iii* i Mjllrr*. Urglrr III Fnęli*h Ifiv*' < FfHųgy Or»4>o Ii. I. 4 Aiuihu Suir 4l>J u .urrrntiy irarhtag n A**' * ifžs l/dnauuiiptn Hiininit rriw rtmn, ceremonial vvas held on Thurs- tember 22. The Monument is l»-4il lai CVilltjęe oi Cinmnal Jaune. Irimą r Vbo r-4 iiui IU liliuiulv jiiiI linini, s. »rll s. ,• nlrvuii day in the very centre of Vilnius created by a national prize vvin- UucilKti. Nr» Yni. City Sh- n f.liior .it LV- .j I ’ si iL lunrun .4 Lstns. s vi Vi imi. hr.mgr pianu iRuitt -nuiig laapainn Thr Ten' arai t J9-.Y lf ) 6 Draugas, Saturday, September 14, 1996! The 46-year-old Šri Lankan ESTEEMED ambassador to Lithuania re- sides permanently in Stock- PROFESSOR IS THE “SNOVVBALL” IS holm. LAID TO RĘST ROLLING A LITHUANIAN DENTIST Vytautas Kavolis, a Dickin- If you thought the drug and school, they’re all drinking.” IN THE LAND OF PLENTY son College professor, an active alcohol problem in America was Because of vvhat they vvere member of Lithuanian cultural bad, try Lithuania. there to teach, Irvvin and the It has been nearly five years community abroad, has devoted The citizens of that feisty group decided not to drink no since Lithuania earned its inde- hia academic life to his home- Baltic statė that declared its in matter the circumstances. They pendence form the former So- land _ Lithuania. He died in dependence from Soviet domina- vvere freąuently invited out viet Union, būt the transition to Vilnius, Lithuania on June 24, tion — before the fall of Com- because Lithuanians vvere ex- freedom is far form complete. 1996 while doing scholarly re- munism — are in the thrall of cited to have contact vvith Dr. Vitalija Stirbienė, a den- search. a drug that is as much a part of Americans. Everyvvhere they tist from Vilnius, the Capital ei- Vytautas Kavolis was a win- the culture as “kugelis”. vvent, they vvere pressured to ty of Lithuania, has come to the nėr of Lithuania’s National That drug is alcohol and the drink. U.S. as part of a business ex- prize for Culture and Art in drink of choice is vodka. Alcohol vvas a major part of change called Entreprenuerial *1993, and one of the worlds Jack Irvvin, Batavia schools’ every gathering. vvhen they Management and Executive De- leading scholars on comparative prevention coordinator, is one of refused vodka, the hosts vvould velopment. Stirbienė hopes she civilizations. He vvas buried in four teachers and 10 high school offer champagne. When they can teach vvhat she learas in the Antakalnis Cemetery in the students and recent graduates said no to taht, then they vvere U.S. to other dentist back home, Capital of Vilnius. This going there this summer to offered cognac. through seminarą. cemetery is usually reserved for teach drug prevention. “Just the pressure,” Irvvin My main aim vvas to compare the country’s most revered peo- Irwin, who is part Lithuanian, said. “I don’t knovv hovv a nevv- vvhere my skills in dentistry fit pie> _ artį8ts, vvriters, poets, went there as a tourist in 1992. ly recovering person could make in,” Stirbienė said. ”1 am pleas- educators, and statesmen. Lithuanian giria in Kaunas. Struck by the classic beauty of it because of the pressure. It’s Photo by Pranas Abelkis ed to see that I am somevvhere Prof. Kavolis vvas born in the Lithuanian Capital of Vil such a part of being a good near the top. Būt I štili vvant to Kaunas in 1930. He earned a nius, Irvvin came home very en- hostess, they press to drink.” vvith the teens on July 28. The raise the general level of den bachelors degree from the thused about being Lithuanian. They filmed the high scho- students vvill stayed tvvo vveeks. FROM DREAM TO REALITY tistry in Lithuania.” University of Wisconsin, his He joined the Balzekas Mu- olers in Operation Snovvball, the The importance of teaching Stirbienė said it has become masters and doctoral degrees seum of Lithuanian Culture in high school drug prevention pro teens self-esteem and leadership In 1994, the first leeturer vvas and culture in a formai acade fashionable in Lithuania to from Harvard University. He Chicago when he came back. gram, and shovved it to the skills in eonneetion vvith preven hired at the Universįty of Wash- mic setting. have one’s teeth fixed. came to Dickinson College in Lithuanian language classes Lithuanian teachers so they tion is almost immeasurable, Ir ington to teach Estonian, Lat- The home of the Baltic Stu "Everyone vvants to look Wes- 1964 and at the time of his vvere among his interest there. could get an idea of vvhat vvin said. It’s one thing to teach vian and Lithuanian. The op- dies Program is the Department tem. A vvonderful smile has the death vvas a Charles A. Dana “I asked my teacher if there Snovvball vvas. They vvanted it. adults; it’s another for a hand- portunity to study the langua- of Scandinavian Languages & esteem of success,” she said. professor of comparative civili- vvas anything I could do to help The big question vvas, could ful of teens to teach other teens ges and culture of Northern Literature. This department ”But there is a shortage of peo- zations, named to this post in Lithuania.” they do it? Bring a group of hovv to create a Snovvball pre Europe is expanding rapidly at teaches the languages of the ple vvith dentistry skills. There 1975 įn recognition of outstan- She referred him to the AP young people vvith them to shovv vention program themselves. this university, vvhere faculty Nordic nations, along vvith is a vvait ofup to six months for ding teaching and scholarship. positions already exist in courses covering the culture, people vvho vvant bridges, PLE organization, an acronym hovv Snovvball vvorks? You could almost say the pro During his Dickinson tenure, Danish, Icelandic, Norvvegian, folklore, history, and polities of crovvns or dentures.” for American Professional Part Irvvin said yes. Būt novv the gram is necessary not only to prof. Kavolis also served as a nership for Lithuanian Educa project is in jeopardy because of Finnish, and Svvedish studies. the region. The department is Despite the popularity of pro- visiting professor at the Nevv help Lithuanians deal vvith al Using a combination of fede- one of the largest in the US, and sthetic dentistry. Stirbienė fac- tion. The organization is help- lack of funds. “I made some cohol problems, būt to help School for Sočiai Research in ral and statė monies, the Uni is unique in offering a compren- ed obstacles to establishing her ing to reform Lithuania’s educa- vvrong assumptions, that the them recover from the residual Nevv York and at the Universi versity is the sole financial sive seleetion of courses. office in Vilnius. tional system. Lithuanian-American commu effects of communist rule. ty of Vilnius, Vytautas Magnus agent of the Baltic languages The University of Washington ”We have had a difficult time He offered his expertise as a nity vvould jump right in on this Because everything alvvays University in Kaunas and Klai program. Sadly, government is vvell suited to house the Baltic making the transition from high school counselor and subs- and help out on it,” Irvvin said. came from the top dovvn, the pėda University. The latter funding for public education is Studies Program. It is home to state-run medleine to private university granted him an hono- tance abuse coordinator for “Variuos organizations have Lithuanian teachers vvere not rapidly shrinking. Despite this the Henry M. Jackson School of practice,” Stirbienė said. rary doctorate in 1995. Kaneland schools, at the time. not come through” vvith the used to coming up vvith their dovvnvvard trend, the Universi International Studies, one of the "Changing people’s opinion has Vytautas Kavolis vvas a lec- As it happened, they vvanted money to support such a trip. ovvn ideas. When the class vvas ty is dedicated to the mainte- nation’s leading programs. Stu- been the hardest thing. They turer in cultural history and someone to teach substance “We talked earlier that vve real- asked to come up vvith a topic for nance of the Baltic Studies Pro dy of the Baltic States vvill be in- štili believe that private-prac- organized sociology and com- abuse prevention. So lašt sum ly didn’t vvant to beat, the com presentation of a prevention gram and has invested approx- corporated into a broad and rich tice doctors are bad. Today they parative civilizations studies mer, Irvvin vvas one of 80 AP munity (for donations). We theme, they couldn’t cope vvith imately $30,000 in Baltic lan field of International studies don t understand vvhy they programs at Lithuanian Uni- PLE teachers vvho vvent to Li didn’t and novv it’s come back to having to think of something on guages instruction during the pursued by future American thuania to teach. Carmen haunt us. We could have raised their ovvn. “It vvas painful to must pay. versities. He vvas also a prolifię academic year. Furthermore, leaders in polities, business and Patrick King, president of K wrįter — published 16 books, Samples, prevention coor enough funds since lašt Septem vvatch them be so afraid”, Irvvin dinator for the St. Charles ber and vve didn’t.” the University has earmarked eenomies. International Ine. of Johnsburg, mOre than 130 articles and 20 said. $28,000 for the next tvvo years has been Stirbienė’s host in the school district, vvent along and The group had a fundraising First ŠRI Lankan book revievvs. He edited and is going again this year. car vvash from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. They taught the Lithuanians of the program. Chicago area. King has been in- vvrote for a Lithuanian culture They taught a class of 24 ir on June 4 in the Mid-America the concept of “brainstorming”, The Baltic Studies Program Ambassador to volved since the early 1990s and society magazine Metme and that helped. “Once they needs your help. Without pri- vvith the not-for-profit group Marijampolė. “It vvas the first Bank parking lot near the Fox Lithuania nys (vvas also one of the maga- time this issue vvas addressed,” Field Theaters ir St. Charies. started doing that and vveren’t vate support to supplement Partners for International Edu zine’s founders). His vvorks have he said. “Drinking is an in- The St. Charles American criticized, they came up vvith statė and federal money, the Vilnius, Aug 20, BNS - Lithu cation and Training, vvhich al- been translated into Svvedish, tegral part of the culture. Alco Legion gavę $1,000. Interven- just a fantastic program. They University vvill be forced to stop anian President Algirdas Bra lovvs these business exchanges. Spanish, Portuguese; of course, hol is their drug problem, pri- tion, a Chicago treatment pro took a traditional Lithuanian teaching Estonian, Latvian and zauskas received Tuesday the ”As the vvorld shrinks and he vvrote in Lithuanian and marily vodka. You see people in gram, said it vvill match dona drinking song based on the Lithuanian languages and cul letters of credence of the first becomes a more globai society, ’ English. In the United States he toxicated on the streets. Their tions up to $6,000. months of the year. ture. To ensure that the pro ambassador from Šri Lanka to King said, ”it became very re resided in Carlisle. Lithuania. addiction rate is šame as ours, The vvhole trip vvill cost “All the people born in gram vvill be offered on a perma- vvarding to assist those likę Stir E.P. Ambassador Alfred Kulen- 10 percent, būt their drugs vvalk $15,000 for the four adults and January stand and the end line nent basis, the University pro- bienė vvho are eager to improve dran David conveyed at the and our drugs drive, so you see 10 youngsters to go — $1,000 is something to do vvith drink posed to establish an endovved their lives.” ceremony in Vilnius greetings them”. per ticket on Scandinavian ing and you shug. They chang- fund in support of the Baltic During her 22-day visit, Stir from his country’s President bienė visited the University of They vvent to an English class Airlines and, because the hou- ed it to something healthy,” Ir Studies Program. Chandrika Kumaratunga and vvhere one of the teachers vvas sing is all arranged vvith Lithua vvin said. “It vvas so revvarding, We seek the help of all in- Illinois at Chicago, the Ameri promised to strive for the the leaving and brought lunch for nian families, only an addi būt they have a long vvay to go.” dividuals interested in guaran- can Dental Association in Chi broadest possible relations bet everyone. “So vve vvalked to the tional $1,000 for expenses, Ir The youngsters vvho vvanted teeing the teaching of Baltic cago and other dental offices. vveen Šri Lanka and Lithuania. teacher’s room and she had vvin said. go vvere Andy Hauser of Aurora, languages, history, culture and ”We cannot start from zero,” President Algirdas Brazaus open-faced sandvviches and tvvo All the money had to be in by a graduate of Marmion; Aaron polities. We especially ask assis Stirbienė said. ”We mušt leam kas expressed his eonvietion bottles of champagne and one June 15. Irvvin vvas going July Cox of East Aurora High School; tance from Estonian, Latvian from others. The Americans that bilateral relation vvould bottle of vodka. And right in 3 for six vveeks, Samples came Sara Barbei and Leslie Deve- and Lithuanian-Americans to have been very helpful, and be contribute to the development of reaux of Batavia; John Boggs, make the Baltic Studies Pro ing a part of the business ex- cooperation betvveen the Baltic change permits me to vievv the Louis Verži, Meghan Fistler gram a stable and continuing and Sotheast Asian regions and and Geanna Desideri of St. resource for all. American path and leam from to peace and stability through- Charles; Amy Reynolds of Ka The nevv Baltic languages pro others vvho have gone this vvay.” out the vvorld. Vytautas Kavolis neland High School; and Mi- gram vvithin the department of Barbara Church chael Bruce of Springfield. Scandinavian Languages & Li- terature echoes the recent ex- Irvvin said in order to raiše the SUBSCRIPTION FORM FOR ENGLISH EDITION OF money, Hauser is contacting pansion of political economic and cultural relations betvveen alumni vvith Lithuanian lašt DRAUGAS narnės. The ręst are asking Ser the Nordic statės and the Baltic vice clubs, including Kivvanis, statės. Recenty, the US State Moose, American Legion and Department founded the Office Subscription Rates: for 6 month $40.00, for 1 year $60.00 and for 2 years $110.00 Lions, for support. of Nordic and Baltic Affairs. The University anticipated these na If anyone vvould likę to make tional trends of recognizing the a donation, checks should be Baltic statės as part of a larger Lašt Name: made out to Operation Snovv- region encompassing the Scan First Name MI ball-Lithuania. The address is dinavian Peninsula. Greater Fox River Valley Ope The Baltic Studies Program Address: ration Shovvball, 1329 Garden offers students the opportunity (court, Batavia, III., 60510. Ir to become pro/icient and knovv- vvin said the group is tax exempt ledgeable in the Estonian, Lat City: State Zip Code and all donations are tax vian and Lithuanian languages deductible. and cultures. Students from the “These kids are leaders in our Baltic "'Studies Program vvill program,” Irvvin said. “We become specialists desired by Please enter my subscription for : could have done this by saying both business and government ( mark your choice vvith an X) vvho can afford it, būt vve vvanted — experts vvho are sensitive to 6 month_____1 year______2 years the best kids to introduce the the unique role and needs of program to Lithuania, not just Northern Europe. Please make out a check payable to “ Draugas “ and mail it to: kids vvho could afford it”. 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