June / July 2012 From The Desk of Michael Blichasz Deborah Majka 2012 Pulaski Day Parade Grand Marshal Industries, Jobs and Services Equal Success Through the Buy American Made Campaign we The Polish American Congress, Eastern have been able to gather the support of millions of Pennsylvania District, is proud to announce that Americans who are concerned about the future. Debbie Majka has been selected as the Grand Together we are now speaking up seriously about Marshal of the 2012 Pulaski Day Parade in restoring our ailing industrial base and producing Philadelphia, which will take place on Sunday, more of the items we use on a day-to-day basis here in the U.S.A. October 14, 2012 beginning at 12:30 P.M. on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, PA. The theme of With new technology America's businesses have more this year’s parade will mark the 404th Anniversary of the First opportunities to manufacture competitively priced products so there Polish Settlers in America at Jamestown, VA, on October 1, is no excuse for businesses not to produce the items we want and 1608. These first American workers helped establish the glass need in the U.S.A. As businesses see that Americans are going out manufacturing industry in the New World and will be saluted as we of their way to purchase items with a made in the U.S.A. label, they promote the cause of American workers during the parade. will feel more confident about expanding their operations to keep up with demand. Greater demand and sales volume for American made The Polish American Congress selected Debbie Majka in products will permit businesses to produce items at competitive recognition of her many years of leadership and service to the prices so help our cause by looking for items made in the U.S.A. Polish American community in Southeastern Pennsylvania and her extensive involvement with many Polish American organizations. The global market is here to stay, but, by directing your She is the President of the American Council for Polish Culture purchasing power to items produced by American suppliers, we are and active with the Polish Heritage Society of Philadelphia and the helping one another and working toward the goal of a 50/50 balance Polish American Congress, Eastern Pennsylvania District. She is between domestic and imported products in America's stores. Vice President for Cultural Affairs for the National Polish American Since many companies stated that they shifted production Congress. Debbie is also involved with the Marcella Kochanska- overseas because of cheaper labor and greater profits for their Sembrich Female Chorus, No. 321, Polish Singers’ Alliance of investors, I think it's time for us to shop around and support the America, Adam Mickiewicz Polish Language School, and the businesses that did not abandon America so they could increase Associated Polish Home in Northeast Philadelphia. In 2011, Deborah their product lines and get more Americans working again. Majka was appointed the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Poland I thank the newspapers, television and radio programs, Internet for the Philadelphia, PA area. Debbie is also the host of “Polonia sites, organizations, church groups and individuals that have been Today,” a Sunday afternoon broadcast on 860 AM Radio. promoting AmericanWorkersNeedYou.com and the Buy American The Officers and members of the Polish American Congress, Made Campaign. Kindly spread the word and review the other Eastern PA District, its Pulaski Day Parade Committee and Polonia commentaries listed in this newspaper. extend congratulations to Debbie Majka and welcome all to For more information about our efforts tune in to our American participate in the Pulaski Day Parade in Philadelphia on Sunday, Workers Radio Broadcasts, or listen to rebroadcasts anytime from October 14, 2012. our Internet site at: AmericanWorkersRadio.com. For additional information, contact the Polish American Congress, I welcome your comments and suggestions and ask that you Eastern Pennsylvania District at (215) 739-3408, or email spread the word to others. My email link is on the front page of [email protected]. AmericanWorkersNeedYou.com Mark Your Calendar When You're in Philadelphia's 2012 Pulaski Day Parade in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Historic District Visit The Sunday, October 14th, “Marking the 404th Anniversary of the Polish American Cultural Center First Polish Settlers in America”. Museum Exhibit Hall These first American Workers helped establish the first glass 308 Walnut Street manufacturing industry in the new world and we will salute them Featuring Polish History and Culture as we promote the cause of American workers during this year’s parade. Open 10 AM to 4 PM When the Columbus Day Weekend falls on the first weekend of FREE ADMISSION October, the Pulaski Day Parade takes place on the 2nd Sunday. 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Join the Read the Polish American News Online at: Polish American Congress Eastern Pennsylvania District PolishAmericanNews.com June / July 2012, Polish American News - Page 2 Polish Constitution Day Reports PAC, Eastern PA District, Celebrates Polish Constitution Day 2012 Polish American Congress & Polonia Celebrate Polish Constitution Day - Doylestown, PA Poland’s May 3, 1791 Constitution at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa On Sunday, May 6, 2012, people gathered at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA, to commemorate the 221st Anniversary of Poland’s May 3, 1791 Constitution, internationally recognized as the second oldest democratic constitution in world history. This was another opportunity to unite people of Polish heritage in the Southeastern Pennsylvania area as one of the many events held in America and throughout the world to commemorate this historic event in Poland’s history. The community-wide commemoration, sponsored by the Polish American Congress, Eastern PA District, began with a Procession led by the Harcerstwo and Polish Language Schools for the 12:30 P.M. Mass. After Mass and a luncheon, the Youth Program began in the Shrine Visitors Center where hundreds enjoyed performances by several area youth groups. Participants included St. Adalbert Polish Language School, Adam Mickiewicz Polish Language School, and the Adam Mickiewicz Polish Language School performed during the Polish Sloneczniki Children’s Folk Dance Group. American Congress commemoration of Polish Constitution Day at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA on Sunday, During the Youth Program, PAC President, Michael Blichasz, May 6, 2012. presented awards to two Polish language students for their outstanding contribution to Polonia. The awards recipients were: Mateusz Kozicki from the Adam Mickiewicz Polish Language School; and Maciej Przybos from St. Adalbert Polish Language School. Thank you to the dance group teachers, youth group members, parents, grandparents and all who attended the event at the Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa. Also a thank you to all sponsors and patrons who financially supported the program, another memorable event in the history of the Polish American community in Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Michael Blichasz presents awards to (left to right) Mateusz Kozicki Adam Mickiewicz Polish Language School, and Maciej Przybos of St. Adalbert Polish Language School, during the Polish Constitution Day Celebration Group photo of the dance groups that performed during the Polish at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA on Constitution Day Celebration at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Sunday, May 6, 2012. Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA on Sunday, May 6, 2012. Polish Constitution Day - Chester, PA On Thursday, May 3, 2012, members of the Polish American community of Chester and Delaware County gathered at Chester’s Historic 1724 Courthouse to commemorate the 221st Anniversary of Poland’s May 3rd Constitution. The event is sponsored annually by the Council of United Polish Societies from Chester, PA, which welcomed political guests, community representatives and Polonia. This year’s guest speaker for the program was Nick Sakiewicz, a former soccer goalkeeper and current CEO and Operating Partner of Keystone Sports & Entertainment, LLC, the owners of the Philadelphia Union. Mr. Sakiewicz, a proud Polish American, was an outstanding speaker outlining his love for his Polish heritage and his efforts as a founding member of the Philadelphia Union Soccer team Sloneczniki Children’s Polish Folk Dance Group performed during the in Chester, PA. Polish American Congress commemoration of Polish Constitution Day at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA on Sunday, During the program a plaque was presented to Michael Blichasz May 6, 2012. President of the Polish American Congress, Eastern PA District, for his many years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Polish American community. Mr. Blichasz thanked the members of the Council of United Polish Societies for the award, extended best wishes and thanked Polonia of Delaware County for their ongoing support and participation with Polonia in Southeastern Pennsylvania and for another outstanding program and traditional Polish hospitality, as well as for supporting the Buy American Made Campaign and American Workers Radio.

St. Adalbert Polish Language School performed during the Polish American Congress commemoration of Polish Constitution Day at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA on Sunday, May 6, 2012.

From left to right (front): Judy Kuchinski, Councilman Nafis Nichols, Fr. Jan Palkowski, Nick Sakiewicz, Michael Blichasz, Phil Tarasiuk, David Chominski, Stanley Zoltak, Sophie Szymczyk, (back row, left to right): Jan Szymczyk and Polish Army Veterans, Post #104, Szymanski Rywacki, Post #546, during the Commemoration Program sponsored by the Council of United Polish Societies, Chester, PA, on Thursday, May 3, 2012 at the Historic Courthouse, 1724 in Chester, PA. June / July 2012, Polish American News - Page 3

Celebrate America’s Birthday Beginning on Monday, June Polish American Cultural Center 25, through Wednesday, July 4, in Historic Philadelphia, PA 2012, the City of Philadelphia, Welcomes you to attend: in conjunction with Wawa Welcome America Philadelphia Polish American Night at the Phillies will be hosting many free events Citizens Bank Park celebrating America’s birthday. 1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA In addition to the concerts, fireworks, and Independence Day Parade, you can visit the Polish American Cultural Center Museum, Thursday, June 21, 2012 • 7:05 P.M. Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, National Constitution Center, Phillies vs. Colorado Rockies Kosciuszko House and much more. Pre-game entertainment by The Polish American Cultural Center Museum, 308 Walnut Street, Polish American String Band in historic Philadelphia will be highlighting Poland’s May 3, 1791 5th Inning Entertainment Constitution, the second oldest democratic constitution in world P.K.M. Polish Folk Dancers history, in conjunction with events at the National Constitution Center at 6th & Arch Streets, highlighting America’s Constitution. For available tickets call: Vanessa Mapson at The Polish American Cultural Center Museum is on its summer 215-463-5000 ext. 5306 schedule, open Monday through Saturday,10 A.M. to 4 P.M. and will be open on the 4th of July. When you call, use promotional code “PAN” For more information, call the Polish American Cultural Center For additional information, call the Museum at 215-922-1700 or visit welcomeamerica.com or Polish American Cultural Center at PolishAmericanCenter.com. 215-922-1700, or email: [email protected] Celebrate America’s freedom where it began -Philadelphia! “Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of MLB Advanced Media, L.P. All rights reserved.” Associated Polish Home Ballroom 9150 Academy Road - Philadelphia, PA 19114 Special Greetings from (off Academy Road exit of I-95 in Northeast Philadelphia) Weddings, Christening, Special Events - Picnic Leon A. Mankowski, Esq. Telephone: (215) 624-9954 - PolishHomePhiladelphia.net Attorney-At-Law Visit America’s Most Historic Square Mile June / July 2012, Polish American News - Page 4 Polish American Cultural Center Museum in Philadelphia, PA

Museum’s Historic Reflections Project In Memoriam Eddie Blazonczyk, Sr. Eddie Blazonczyk, the man who changed June / July - Part 1 the face of Polish American polkas and a The Polish American Cultural Center Museum in Historic powerful organizing force in the polka world Philadelphia presents Historic Reflections from Polish and Polish for over four decades, died May 21, 2012, from American history on the Polish American Radio Program. The natural causes related to a stroke and heart reflections are organized in a daily format. Some of the dates may be problems. He was 70. the birthday or death date of a prominent person. Other dates may For generations Blazonczyk led his band, celebrate a milestone in a prominent person’s life such as a career the Versatones, across the globe, earning promotion, invention date, or some accomplishment that contributed countless awards and citations. to science, medicine, sports, or entertainment history. Other dates He was inducted into the International may be an anniversary of a historical event in Polonia or Poland’s Polka Association Polka Music Hall of Fame in history. 1970. In 1986 he won a Grammy and in 1998 was given a National You can hear weekly historic reflections on the Saturday edition Heritage Fellowship, a lifetime honor presented to master folk and of the Polish American Radio Program at 11 A.M. on 860 AM traditional artists by the National Endowment for the Arts. Radio from Philadelphia. Listen to rebroadcasts 24 hours a day at Besides being a band leader, Blazonczyk was also a disc jockey and PolishAmericanRadioProgram.com. president of the Bel-Aire Record Company with studios in the For your information, we have listed a selection of historic Chicago area. reflections for the months of June and July. Born in Chicago, he was the son of Gorale immigrants, and grew June 1, 1913 - Jerzy Pniewski (Born) up listening to both Polish Highlander music and the music of Chicago’s top polka bands. After a short stint as a rockabilly artist, Jerzy Pniewski and his colleague Marian Danysz he returned to his Polish roots, and developed what would become a made important contributions to the development of polka dynasty. He retired in 2002 and turned the band over to his physics. In 1952, Jerzy Pniewski helped discover the son, Eddie, Jr., who kept the group going until last year. elementary particle known as hypernuclear material. Polish Falcons 40th National Convention June 2, 1935 - Stanley Switlik (First Public Jump) Best Wishes to our supporter, Polish Stanley Switlik emigrated from Poland to New Falcons of America, its National President Jersey in 1907 and founded the Switlik Parachute Timothy Kuzma, the Executive Board, and Company. On June 2, 1935, the Switlik Parachute Delegates and Members, for a successful Company tested the first Parachute Training Tower 40th National Convention, which will take place from July 18th to on Mr. Switlik’s farm in Ocean County, NJ, with the July 21st in Pittsburgh, PA. famous aviator Amelia Earhart as the first jumper. From: Stanley Switlik’s Parachute Company is still in business in Trenton, NJ. Polish American Cultural Center & Museum Polish American Congress, Eastern PA District June 3, 1890 - Oskar Kolberg (Died) Polish American Heritage Month Committee Oskar Kolberg was an ethnographer who specialized Polish American Radio Program in Polish folklore. Today, the Polish Ministry of Culture of the Polish government awards the Oskar Kolberg Award, considered the highest ethnographic honor, to individuals and groups that research, study, uphold and display Polish folklore, dancing and singing.

June 4, 1960 - General Jozef Haller (Died) General Jozef Haller commanded Polish units under E.G. Marshall & Associates French Command in 1916 during World War I. Professional Coin and Stamp Dealers for over 46 years Haller’s Army became known as the “Blue Army” We purchase quality coin / stamp collections for our collector & investment-base clients • Highest Prices Paid from the color of its French uniform. Haller’s Army 2041 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125 • Edward Marshall - Tel: 215-454-2251 also seized Pomerania and entered Gdansk in the Web: EGMarshall.com • Email: [email protected] name of Poland in 1920. Many Polish Americans from the United States, numbering 20,000 plus, volunteered and served with Haller’s Army.

June 5, 1944 - Jozef Beck (Died) Jozef Beck was a Polish statesman, diplomat, military officer and close associate of Jozef Pilsudski. Jozef Beck served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1932 to the outbreak of WW II. Philadelphia Ear, Nose & Throat June 6, 1929 - Boguslaw Schaeffer (Born) Surgical Associates, P.C. Boguslaw Schaeffer was a Polish composer, E musicologist, and graphic artist born in Lwow in 1929. N Lee D. Rowe, M.D., F.A.C.S. Schaeffer is a member of the avant garde “Cracow Robert E. Hughes, MPAS, PA-C Group” of Polish composers along with Krzysztof T April N. Shepard, PA-C Penderecki and others. Otorhinolaryngology • Head & Neck Surgery June 7, 1982 - Meeting of President Neuro-Otology • Facial Plastic Surgery • Allergy Ronald Reagan and Pope John Paul II The historic meeting of President Ronald 2340 E. Allegheny Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19134 Reagan and Pope John Paul II took place Telephone: (215) 423-6670 • Fax: (215) 423-7787 on Monday, June 7, 1982 in the Vatican Library. At that meeting, the two leaders agreed to undertake a clandestine campaign to hasten the dissolution of the Polish Museum of America Communist empire. America’s First Ethnic Museum June 8, 1983 - Grzegorz Fonfara (Born) 984 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622 Grzegorz Fonfara is a Polish soccer player from 773-384-3352 • http://pma.prcua.org Katowice, Poland. He has represented the Polish Founded in 1935, the Polish Museum of America is one of the soccer team at key matches and continues to play country’s first and largest ethnic museums. Polish and for a leading soccer team in Katowice. Polish American history is promoted through music, artworks, and historical and cultural displays. Visit PolishAmericanCenter.com June / July 2012, Polish American News - Page 5 Museum’s Historic Reflections Project Part 2

June 9, 1922 - Jozef Tykocinski - (Made sound possible in motion pictures) Jozef Tykocinski was a Polish engineer and inventor from Wloclawek, Poland. In 1922, Tykocinski publicly demonstrated for the first time that sound was possible on film in motion pictures. He was awarded the patent in 1926. June 10, 1982 - Tara Lipinski (Born) Tara Lipinski is a Polish American who at the age of 15 became the youngest winner of the Women’s Figure Polish American Cultural Center Museum Gift Shop Skating Championship. She then proceeded to win a Gold Medal at the 1998 Olympic Winter Games held in Open during regular Exhibit Hall Hours Nagano, Japan. For an order form, call the Gift Shop, Monday through Friday June 11, 1857 - Antoni Grabowski (Born) between 9 A.M. and 5 P.M. and a form will be mailed to you. Antoni Grabowski was a Polish chemical engineer known If you are on the Internet, there is an order form you can download. for compiling the first chemistry dictionary in the Polish Visit the Museum Gift Shop on the Internet at: language. He was also an activist of the early Esperanto movement, and his translations had an influential impact PolishAmericanCenter.com on the development of Esperanto into a language of Items are shipped United Parcel Service or Priority Mail literature. June 12, 1887 - Polish Falcons of America For more information call (215) 922-1700. (Founded) All Major Credit Cards are accepted. Consider the Gift Shop The Polish Falcons of America is a fraternal insurance for that special gift for a family member or friend. benefit society headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. It also sponsors youth groups, sporting activities, social, civic and Polish cultural events and publishes the newspaper, Polish Falcon. June 13, 1907 - Stanley Ketchel (Won Middleweight Boxing Championship) Bus Groups Welcome at the Stanley Ketchel was a Polish American who won the Polish American Cultural Center Museum middleweight boxing championship on June 13, 1907. Philadelphia welcomes many bus groups He kept the title for many years. A native of Grand and tour groups visiting the Historic District Rapids, Michigan, Stanley Ketchel’s real name was every day. If you are planning a group tour Stanislaus Kiecal. Ketchel is in the International Boxing to Philadelphia, be sure to visit the Polish Hall of Fame, and in 2004 was ranked number six among American Cultural Center Museum at 308 boxing’s all-time best punchers by Ring magazine. Walnut Street and the Kosciuszko House at June 14, 1811 - Antoni Patek (Born) 3rd and Pine Streets. Antoni Patek was a famous watchmaker and When you make your plans, call the Museum in advance so that co-founder of one of the most famous Swiss a representative can greet your group and give them a tour. watchmaking companies, Patek Philippe & Company. Call the Polish American Cultural Center Museum, Monday through Friday, between 9 A.M. and 4 P.M. and let them know when your group is planning to visit. Call 215-922-1700. June 15, 2006 - Dominic Pacyga (Named Acting For more info, visit: PolishAmericanCenter.com/busgroups.html Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences) Dominic Pacyga, Ph.D., assumed the post of Acting Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Columbia College in Chicago. Dr. Pacyga is an extremely popular teacher and an accomplished scholar and administrator. He has authored or co-authored four books concerning Chicago’s history, including Polish Immigrants and Industrial Chicago.

June 16, 1943 - Joseph Sarnoski (Died) When visiting the Recognized with the nation’s highest military award as the “bravest of the brave,” 2nd Lt. Joseph Sarnoski, Polish American Cultural Center of the United States Army Air Corps and a member of Museum in historic Philadelphia the elite crew of “Eager Beavers”, lost his life during a combat mission over the Soloman Islands, near Enjoy a delicious Polish Water Ice Australia, in 1943. He was known as one of the best Available at the Museum’s Gift Shop gunners and bombardiers of the Air Corp.

June 17, 1966 - (One Thousand Years As you make your vacation plans, be sure to check out: of Christianity in Poland) Polish American leaders, along with Polish American Congress President Charles Rozmarek, joined President Lyndon Johnson at the White House on June 17, 1966, to unveil a painting of Our Lady of Czestochowa to mark the millennium, one thousand years of Christianity in Poland.

June 18, 1949 - Lech Kaczynski (Born) Lech Kaczynski, former president of Poland, was born this day in 1949. He held a Ph.D. from Gdansk University in Labor & Employment Law and served as President of Warsaw from 2002 to 2010. Kaczynski died tragically in a plane crash en route to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Katyn Forest Massacre in Russia on Saturday, April 10, 2010. June 19, 1873 - Valerian Sulakowski (Died) Valerian Sulakowski served as Colonel of the 14th Louisiana Infantry and later as Steam My Carpets chief engineer to Major General Magruder Commercial and Residential Properties in the Philadelphia Area of the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. One of his principal Contact Jay Gryczynski at 1-877-778-3263 accomplishments was the construction of SteamMyCarpets.com field fortifications that protected Richmond, VA. June / July 2012, Polish American News - Page 6 Museum’s Historic Reflections Project Part 3

June 20, 1954 - Michael Sobolewski (Born) Michael Anthony Sobolewski is known in the rock music world as Michael Anthony. He is the former bass guitarist and one of the founding members of the rock band Van Halen. He is currently the bass player in Chickenfoot with former Van Halen vocalist Sammy Hagar and guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani. He also is marketing his own brand of hot sauce called Mad Anthony’s Hot Sauce.

June 21, 1918 - Ed Lopatynski (Born) Ed Lopatynski is known professionally as Ed Lopat, a star pitcher for the New York Yankees during the period when the Yankees won five World Series in a row between 1949 and 1953. He was a “Lefty” that specialized in “bending curveballs.” Ed Lopat later became manager of the Kansas City Athletics.

June 22, 1866 - Kazimierz Zorawski (Born) Kazimierz Zorawski was a renowned mathematician whose work in differential geometry and fluid mechanics contributed greatly to the fields of science, mathematics, astrophysics and physics. Zorawski’s work earned him a place among other Polish notables such as Nicholas Copernicus and Marian Rejewski.

June 23, 1892 - Mieczyslaw Horszowski (Born) Pianist Mieczyslaw Horszowski was an internationally acclaimed pianist and music teacher whose performances were widely recorded. Mieczyslaw Horszowski was also a teacher at the Curtis Institute and continued to teach and perform until shortly before his death in Philadelphia in 1993 at the age of 100.

June 24, 1914 - Jan Karski (Born) Jan Karski was a Polish World War II resistance fighter and scholar. In 1942 and 1943, Jan Karski, reported to the Polish, British, and American governments on the situation in Poland, the destruction of the Warsaw Ghetto and the Holocaust. Place your business ad in the next edition of the Polish American News. For more information, call June 25, 2004 - Dr. Thaddeus Gromada 215-922-1700, Monday through Friday, 9 A.M. to (Presentation at the Library of Congress) 5 P.M. Dr. Thaddeus Gromada, the Executive Director of the Polish Institute of the Arts and Sciences, on this day in 2004, gave a presentation at the Library of Congress, outlining the issues of Poland’s entry into Subscribe to the the European Union. Polish American Journal June 26, 1940 - Ralph Modjeski (Died) Published Since 1911 Ralph Modjeski, internationally respected News from Polish American Communities Across the United States bridgebuilder, was the son of famous actress Helena News - Sports - Religion - History - Recipes - Folklore - Polka - and More! Modjeska. He built the Benjamin Franklin and Tacony Palmyra Bridges on the Delaware River in Published Monthly - Only $18.00 per year Philadelphia and designed and built 30 other bridges across America. Call (toll free) 1(800) 422-1275 or visit us on the web at: www.PolAmJournal.com June 27, 1959 - Janusz Kaminski (Born) e-mail: [email protected] Janusz Kaminski was born in Poland on June 27, 1959. He immigrated to America and attended Columbia College in Chicago. Kaminski is a two- time Oscar winner cinematographer and film director. He also won the Academy Award for best cinematography twice in the 1990’s - one for “Schindler’s List” and the other for “Saving Private Ryan.”

June 28, 1996 - Jan Lorys (Became Director of the Polish Museum of America) Jan Lorys became the Director of the Polish Museum of America in Chicago on this day in 1996. We congratulate Mr. Lorys on a job well done and encourage you to visit the Polish Museum of America, located at 984 North Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago, Il.

June 29, 1941 - Ignacy Jan Paderewski (Died) Ignacy Jan Paderewski, pianist and composer, became the most noted statesman of Poland to the Listen to Re-Broadcasts United States during and after World War I. In 1919, Paderewski became the first premier of the newly- of the Daily and Weekend created Republic of Poland. His heart is enshrined Polish American Radio Programs at: at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA, and his remains are buried in the PolishAmericanRadioProgram.com crypt at St. John’s Cathedral in Warsaw, Poland. Support the Advertisers in this Newsletter! June / July 2012, Polish American News - Page 07

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I’m sure we all my most recent weekly commentaries and ask agree that if our economy and incomes are that you share this information with your family not growing, how can people be asked to pay members and friends. more taxes, and why would new taxes even be considered! It is time for government costs to be carefully monitored and an AmericanWorkersNeedYou.com opportunity for the national media to follow government spending Tens of Millions Need Us to Unite! and report on the efforts of our national leaders to stabilize America’s economy. The American people should be well informed of what their Before the new world economy expanded and outsourcing became taxes are supporting and of the efforts of America’s national leaders the thing to do, America’s graduates were able to find jobs prior to reduce taxes and get America’s unemployment rate back down to or shortly after graduation. Today, many of our graduates are to 5%. among the tens of millions of Americans who can’t find jobs. Some The growth in government expenses has caused the 15 TRILLION Americans point the finger of blame at government leaders for debt that America’s National Elected Leaders approved claiming not looking out for the people, while others blame the free market the national debt was necessary and in our best interest and for economy for taking control of our lives and livelihoods. However, our national security. I feel 24 million new job opportunities are much of the blame is due to the fact that the American people did not what would be in the best interest of America. To help us reach our stop, look, listen and assess what was going wrong as we hit bump goals, I urge you to contact your elected officials, spend your dollars after bump on the road of America’s declining economy and the loss supporting America’s businesses employing American workers and in of tens of millions of jobs during the last 30 years. the process see more items made in the U.S.A. available at the stores As of June 2012, America’s population is where we shop. over 313 million. There are 142 million Americans presently employed (that’s When the Economy Goes Flat, Who Loses? 45.5% of the population). There are As we watch the aftermath of the four years of recession in the 24 million plus people in need of a job U.S.A., we see that this down-turn has changed the lives of tens of immediately and millions more seeking millions of Americans, and we must ask the question, "When The part-time job opportunities. When you Economy Goes Flat, Who Loses"? Here are a few thoughts: add in hundreds of thousands of new 1. National, state and local government officials don't lose because graduates seeking to be employed as soon they are paid by our tax dollars no matter how the economy is doing. as possible, you can understand why the efforts of the Buy American Made Campaign are so important. 2. American workers are the first to lose because the businesses that employ them often downsize or move manufacturing and other With a population of 313 million, America’s businesses should services overseas to avoid growing taxes, government regulations be able to have job opportunities available for at least 60% of its and the rising costs of doing business in the U.S.A employable people with full and part-time jobs. That means we should have around 187 million people employed and paying U.S. 3. Small and medium sized businesses across the U.S.A. lose income taxes, or 45 million more people employed than we have because their daily operational costs don't stop or go down because today. With only 142 million employed, we know why our economy is there is a recession, so they must work harder, cut workers, and where it is and why America’s national elected leaders are borrowing take the risk of remaining in business or closing operations to cut 40 cents per dollar to maintain government services. Pointing the their losses. finger of blame is not worth our time or effort, but working together These few thoughts highlight why change in AMERICA is to expand America’s industrial landscape with the theme, “what was imperative. First we see that national, state and local elected leaders once made in America, will be made in America again” is where our get paid in good times or in bad, so there is very little incentive for efforts must be focused! them to do more for the American people. However, if political leaders Keep looking for, asking for and buying American made products had their salary and expenses reduced during a recession, things and be sure to keep me posted about your efforts. For more would be different. Secondly, we clearly see that America's leaders information about the statistics listed in this commentary, look at the continue to work hard to find creative ways to tax Americans to cover U.S. Debt Clock located on the front page of: expenses they approved. I suggest that their pay be cut until they find creative ways to not only keep businesses in the U.S.A., but help AmericanWorkersNeedYou.com private sector businesses create the 24 million jobs needed to move our nation and the economy forward again. No New Taxes Until We Reach 5% I urge you to join me in reminding elected leaders that they are It is disappointing to see that national elected leaders neglected paid to find ways to make life better for the American people, not the long-term well-being of the American people for many years. In see our nation on a decline. Remind them that the most important order to make up for lost time, I’m suggesting that all elected leaders stimulus America needs is qualified elected leaders bringing private direct all of their efforts to improving the climate for private sector sector business leaders together to focus on EXPANDING and businesses to expand in the U.S.A. Americans need employment RESTORING industries in the America. It is time to cut through opportunities to rise, job skills to increase and a businesses climate the RED TAPE and address the real issues that face us. All of us where businesses can make a fair profit and not be forced to want to hear what national leaders are doing to create jobs, expand outsource jobs because they are being over regulated and over taxed job skills, and bring America's economy back to life again. None of in America. If more funds are needed to stimulate business, it is time us are interested in hearing about dreams or promises, or one line to cut the cost of government services, including elected officials’ statements that are nothing more than words. We want written plans salaries, benefits and travel expenses. (continued next column) that will bring results, plans that focus on America and the American people FIRST!

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High Energy Prices Means Less Jobs! High gas prices continue to hurt the ability of America's businesses to restore the industries we so badly need and get people back to work. High taxes, high energy costs and growing regulations have made it impossible for businesses to pay employees and operate at a profit, therefore, many businesses chose to outsource manufacturing in order to keep their products on store shelves. However, as national elected officials saw American jobs being lost to outsourcing, they should have brought business leaders together immediately and decided how best to maintain and restore jobs in the U.S.A. It is always easy to blame others for our poor economy, but the American people should have been asking loud and clear, "Who is accountable for the rising costs of gas, the loss of jobs, a flat economy, but most of all, what are national leaders doing to resolve our crisis". When I discuss the need to reduce gas prices Everyone is asked to help promote National Small Business with national elected leaders, they point out that Weekend by shopping at your local businesses during the first America is a free market economy where gas Friday, Saturday and Sunday of every month. prices rise or fall at the pump with little input from elected officials. That is partially true, As you shop at local businesses let them know that you’re a but real leadership requires real solutions, so I supporter of National Small Business Weekend which promotes suggest raising taxes on foreign gas and reducing local businesses and supports local communities and local taxes on companies that drill for gas on America's economies. shores. Additionally, I suggest that it be mandated that all gas drilled Our Mission in the U.S.A. be sold and used exclusively in the U.S.A. for the benefit of the American people. 1. Promote America’s businesses and local economies during “National Small Business Weekend” the first Friday, Saturday The objective of American Workers Need You and American and Sunday of every month. Small Businesses employ more Workers Radio is to support America's economy and American than 60 million American workers and this initiative will help jobs, and work toward America being energy self-sufficient as it highlight the products and services they offer and welcome new was 40 years ago. Once imported products and high energy costs customers. overpowered our ability to manufacture competitive products in the U.S.A., the imbalance should have been addressed immediately so 2. Urge people to go out of their way to support the small employment opportunities for the American people would not decline. businesses in every city and state across the U.S.A. throughout the year and during National Small Business Weekend. This It may be time to promote a SPECIAL ENERGY COUNCIL with campaign will be directed to every type of local business. representatives from every state to find ways to reduce energy costs. These would be volunteer members of the news media and energy 3. Urge small businesses to feature special deals to customers related businesses that could discuss ways to reduce energy costs and promote the idea of National Small Business Weekend by and report what they find is holding America back from becoming posting signs featuring special sale items they will be offering to energy self-sufficient again. their customers. I invite you to listen to live programs or rebroadcasts of American 4. Ask local stores to feature the selection of American Made Workers Radio from the front page of AmericanWorkersRadio.com. Products they offer during National Small Business Weekend with the goal of gradually increasing the number and variety of American made products. We Will See Revitalization! 5. Urge local businesses, business associations, and Chamber of Congratulations to all who have been supporting the Buy Commerce affiliates across the U.S.A. to participate inNational American Made Campaign and spreading the word about Small Business Weekend. AmericanWorkersNeedYou.com. Because of your ongoing public and private discussions, the restoration of America's industries is Spread the word and for more information visit: a growing concern of the American people and a positive sign for National SmallBusinessWeekend.com America's future. As more Americans go out of their way to support American Jobs and Dollars For America and Americans! workers by looking at labels, voicing concerns to business owners and store personnel, and by being more selective in what they Every day I see some positive purchase, we see more positive possibilities to expand America's results for America’s economy as industries. the American people spread the word and become more united Promoting efforts like National behind the Buy American Made Campaign. Quite frankly the majority Small Business Weekend the first of our difficulties are a result of America’s national elected leaders’ weekend of every month will add to failure to properly address the loss of jobs and they were being our efforts and encourage people to lost to outsourcing. Now as a result of poor leadership, 24 million support small local businesses who Americans need a job and America is 15 TRILLION dollars in debt. employ more than 60 million people in the U.S.A. Since no one can tell us As we listen to candidates seeking our votes they continue to how to spend our money, the choices speak about more jobs for the American people, but, exactly what we make at the cash register WILL type of jobs are they talking about? Until the JOBS issue is resolved, help change America's economy and millions of Americans will remain unemployed and America’s 15 our future. trillion dollar debt will continue to rise. As discussed on American I would also like to see every candidate seeking our votes to outline Workers Radio, people want their thoughts as to WHY businesses and jobs left America and offer employment opportunities expanded their plans in writing on ways they will get job creators together from across the U.S.A. and they don't want to hear what happened in the local, state and national businesses to create and maintain jobs in past, but want to hear ways we can work together to get POSITIVE the U.S.A. RESULTS for people seeking employment right now. People want When I promote the Buy American Made Campaign and invite you to be able to support themselves and they see that employment to visit AmericanWorkersNeedYou.com or listen to American Workers opportunities are best accomplished by America's private sector Radio, I’m making suggestions and urging you to support the jobs businesses expanding their product lines to meet the demands of we have in the U.S.A. However, our national elected officials are the customers. ones that need to authorize long-term NATIONAL tax incentives and We will see the revitalization of America's industries IF we other benefits that will welcome more industries to America’s shores remain united and promote the Buy American Made Campaign so they can make a profit and employ American workers. By pressing and the efforts outlined on: AmericanWorkersNeedYou.com, government officials to reduce taxes and regulations on private sector AmericanWorkersRadio.com, and businesses, we will help insure that businesses in the U.S.A. can be NationalSmallBusinessWeekend.com. profitable after paying production and operational costs, insurance and the day-to-day expenses of doing business in America. This is Michael Blichasz, and as always, I appreciate hearing from you. I welcome your comments and suggestions. Email me from the Spread the word and buy more American made products this week link on my Internet site at: AmericanWorkersNeedYou.com than you did the week before, and help circulate more of our dollars This is Michael Blichasz. I encourage you to spread the word about in the U.S.A. NationalSmallBusinessWeekend.com, the first Friday, Saturday and Sunday of every month. AmericanWorkersNeedYou.com June / July 2012, Polish American News - Page 10

Museum’s Historic Reflections Project Part 4 Wildwood Polka Reunion 2012 June 30, 1911 - Czeslaw Milosz (Born) Join Dolly and the gang at the Czeslaw Milosz was an internationally respected Wildwood Polka Party Polish poet who received the 1980 Nobel Prize in and enjoy great music, good friends, good cheer, Literature. In 1960, Czeslaw Milosz immigrated to the beach, boardwalk, and local attractions. America and settled in California. He became an Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday American citizen and was a teacher at the University June 21-22-23-24 of California, Berkeley. In addition to his many poems, he wrote a work of non-fiction, “The Captive Sea Gull Motel • 5305 Atlantic Avenue, Wildwood, NJ Mind” which is available in book stores all over the world. Sea Kist Motel • 5210 Ocean Avenue, Wildwood, NJ Pink Champagne Motel • 4910 Atlantic Avenue, Wildwood, NJ July 1, 1926 - Benjamin Franklin Bridge (opened) Evening Polka Party American Legion Hall, 4200 Atlantic Avenue, Wildwood, NJ Opened in 1926, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge was built by Ralph Modjeski, a Thursday, June 21 - 7 to 11 P.M. • $15 proud son of Poland. It was a proud John Stevens & Double Shot Band day for Modjeski, especially as more and Friday, June 22 - 2 to 4 P.M. more Poles immigrated to America to Wine & Cheese Tasting Party at the Sea Gull Motel be part of the Industrial Revolution and Friday, June 22 - 7 to 11 P.M. • $15 America’s great ethnic mosaic. Polish workers were part of the team Eddie Derwin & the Polka Naturals Band that helped Modjeski build the bridge which was first named the Delaware River Bridge. Saturday, June 23 - 1 to 4:30 P.M. Our Famous Pool Party at the Sea Gull Motel with the Polka Naturals Band July 2, 1923 - Wislawa Szymborska (Born) Wislawa Szymborska was a Polish poet, essayist If you’re planning to attend or need additional information, contact: and translator. As the winner of the Nobel Prize in Dolly Kubasko (570) 655-0760, or [email protected]. Literature in 1996, and numerous other awards, WildwoodPolkaParty.com Wislawa Szymborska is considered one of the most important Polish poets of our time.

July 3, 1879 - Alfred Korzybski (Born) Polka Deli 2719 E. Allegheny Avenue - Philadelphia, PA 19134 Alfred Korzybski developed the theory of General Semantics, which states that human beings are Meats & deli products - fish, pierogi & baked goods limited in what they know by (1) the structure of Telephone: (215) 634-3750 their nervous system and (2) the structure of their languages. Alfred Korzybski published many books in the United States and lived in Lakeville, CT until Polish American Travel Service his death in 1950. Travel Reservations • Translation Services PEKAO • Parcels to Poland July 4, 1934 - Marie Sklodowska Curie (Died) 2714 E. Allegheny Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19134 A noted chemist and physicist, Marie Sklodowska (215) 634-3396 Curie was born in Warsaw, Poland, on November 7, 1867. The Marie Curie-Sklodowska Institute in Lublin, Poland was founded in 1944 to further For a Great Variety of Polkas, Obereks, Waltzes scientific research and learning. The Marie Curie- and much more, visit or call Sklodowska Institute also has a Polish Language T.K. Frank’s Polka Records (Frank Proszowski) and Culture Center with excellent courses in Polish P.O. Box 321Conshohocken, PA 19428 language, culture, folklore and folk dancing. (610) 828-2089 or (610) 828-5573 July 5, 1879 - Wanda Landowska (Born) www.Polkas.com/tkfrank Wanda Landowska was a Polish harpsichordist whose performances, teachings, recordings and writings Support the Advertisers in this Newsletter! played a large role in reviving the popularity of that instrument in the early 20th century. Wanda Landowska, who spent her last years in Connecticut, was the first person to record Bach’s Goldberg Variations on the harpsichord. July 6, 2000 - Wladyslaw Szpilman (Died) Wladyslaw Szpilman was a Polish pianist and composer. He is well known as the protagonist of the Roman Polanski film, “The Pianist”, based on Szpilman’s autobiographical book recounting how he survived during World War II.

July 7, 1980 - Marika Dominczyk (Born) Marika Dominczyk is a Polish-born American actress who has appeared in such films as the Forty Year Old Virgin and many television series including ABC’s Brothers & Sisters. Marika landed the lead role of Lara in “I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell”.

July 8, 1925 - Dr. Alina Szczesniak (Born) Dr. Alina Szczesniak emigrated to the United States and became the world’s leading authority on food texture. She was a food scientist and researcher for General Foods Corporation for 34 years.

July 9, 1926 - John Dingell (Born) We salute Representative John Dingell of Michigan, son of Polish immigrants and currently the longest serving member of the House of Representatives, for holding the second-longest term of service in the House ever. Sto Lat Representative Dingell!

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There are no age or income guidelines and all homeowners in the City of Philadelphia are encouraged to apply. If you, a family member, or friend have a question concerning social services, call PASS and discuss your needs with a representative. For more information, or to receive an application call Polish All calls are CONFIDENTIAL, and PASS will either give you the American Social Services - United Social Services, Monday information you need, handle your service directly, or refer you to the through Friday between 9 A.M. and 4 P.M. at (215) 923-1900. A proper agency that can assist you. staff will assist you with the application. 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The new name reflects how this program Polish American Social Services “PASS” works with Medicare Part D. It can provide United Social Services better coverage for those who have both Positive Community Services PACE/NET and Medicare D. This program Throughout the year, PASS welcomes support from its supporters. has two qualifying income categories for The staff works hard to help its constituents maintain their self- determining eligibility. Seniors, age 65 or sufficiency. In our ever changing worldPASS assists a growing older with incomes as follows: for PACE, a number of people with information, referrals and direct assistance single person $14,500; a couple $17,700. For regarding age related difficulties, bilingual needs, low income and PACENET, a single person between $14,500 unemployment. Our agency has always strived to help people remain and $23,500 or a couple between $17,700 responsible and self-sufficient. The staff ofPASS upholds these and $31,500. For more info and to get an application call PASS ideals. (215) 923-1900. The Board, staff and clients are grateful to all who share their The Pennsylvania Patient Assistance resources with PASS. Direct donations to the agency and donations Program Clearinghouse through United Way Donor Choice or corporate matching grants This program works with Pharma (Pharmaceutical Manufacturers) are very important to our community outreach programs in to get prescription drugs for those unable to pay. Income guidelines Philadelphia and surrounding areas. approximate $20,000 for a single person, $25,000 for a married For more information or to receive a donor reply form, contact couple and $30,000 for an adult and two or more dependents. PASS at (215) 923-1900, or email: Call 1-800-955-0989. [email protected]. “PASS” works closely with the Listed below are a few ways you can help PASS: Philadelphia Corporation for Aging to Direct your United Way Donor Choice donations to United Polish provide information and assistance to American Social Services, the official name of the agency using the the elderly. For information regarding following code number: services available in Philadelphia and United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania - 1869 Southeastern Pennsylvania, call PCA’s helpline number at (215) 765-9040 or PASS (215) 923-1900. Workplace campaign contributions to PASS are honored in many regions across the country. It is important to ask your campaign management about this no matter where you live. www.PCACares.org Let your co-workers know about PASS and invite them to support the agency. 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It is important (official name“United Polish American Social Services”) to know that only half of your Social 308 Walnut Street Security or SSI counts toward the Philadelphia, PA 19106 - Telephone: (215) 923-1900 income guideline. Age requirements are 65 or older, living with a Internet: PolishAmericanSocialServices.com spouse that is 65 or older, widow or widower between the ages of 50 to 64 or permanently disabled between the ages of 18 and 64. For Email:[email protected] more information call PASS at (215) 923-1900. or: [email protected]

In recognition of a contribution from the For more information about Polish American Social Services and its United Social Service Outreach Programs, Fourjay Foundation visit PASS on the Internet at: For Polish American Social Services programs PolishAmericanSocialServices.com or UnitedSocialServices.com In recognition of a contribution from The Michael J. Kosloski Foundation In recognition of a contribution from the In loving Memory of Leo Kosloski Barra Foundation For Polish American Social Services programs For Polish American Social Services programs June / July 2012, Polish American News - Page 12

Museum’s Historic Reflections Project Part 5 Yolanda Konopacka DeSipio of July 10, 1835 - Henryk Wieniawski (Born) Bennett, Bricklin & Saltzburg, LLP Henryk Wieniawski was considered a violinist of genius Attorneys at Law • Call: (215) 423-4824 and wrote some of the most important works in the Available to assist clients throughout the violin repertoire. He passed away in 1880. Poland has Philadelphia area & New Jersey in both the honored Wieniawski by placing his portrait on postage English and Polish Languages stamps in 1952 and 1957, and on a 100 zloty coin in Immigration, Personal Injury, 1979. Every fifth year since 1952, Poland hosts the International Henryk Wieniawski Violin Competition. Worker’s Compensation & Real Estate

July 11, 1926 - Reginald Lisowski (Born) J World Travel • Nina Tyra Reginald Lisowski was better known by his 2626 E. Allegheny Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19134 professional wrestling ring name, “The Crusher”. Legend has it that the name came about when (215) 634-6006 a promoter made an off-hand comment that he “just crushes everybody.” His barrel-chested physique stuck with him for most of his career, In Memory of and he won many wrestling titles, including the World Heavyweight Championship three times. Dorothy L. Walunas July 12, 1970 - Gerald Ostroski (Born) offered by her husband Gerald Ostroski born in Collegeville, PA, is a former Joseph S. Walunas American football offensive lineman who played for the Buffalo Bills in the National Football League. He played college football at Tulsa University. Ostroski currently helps coach the offensive line for Holland Hall School in Polish American Cultural Center Museum Tulsa, OK. 308 Walnut Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106 • (215) 922-1700 July 13, 1889 - Stanley Coveleski (Born) Memorial Gifts Are Appreciated Stanley Anthony Coveleski, was a Major League Memorial gifts in honor of relatives and friends help continue pitcher who played for the Philadelphia Athletics, the mission and programs provided at the Polish American Cultural the Cleveland Indians and the Washington Senators. Center Museum Exhibit Hall, 308 Walnut Street in Historic Stanley Coveleski was famous for his spitball and one Philadelphia. The Museum promotes public awareness of Polish of the 17 pitchers allowed to continue to throw this history and heritage and welcomes tourists from across the United pitch after it was outlawed in 1920. He was inducted States and around the world who visit the Exhibit Hall during their into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1969 and the National Polish tour of Historic Philadelphia. American Hall of Fame in 1976. Kindly use the form below to make your donation. Every donor will receive a donation acknowledgement letter along with a July 14, 1886 - Jozef Zawadzki (Born) Memorial Acknowledgement Card which can be sent to the family of Jozef Zawadzki was a famous physical chemist and the deceased. We would also appreciate having you list the Polish technologist. His daughter Anna Zawadzka became a American Cultural Center as a suggested charity in obituary leader of the Polish scouting movement. notices. For additional information, contact the Center Monday through Friday between 9 A.M. and 5 P.M. (215) 922-1700.

July 15, 1894 - Tadeusz Sendzimir (Born) Memorial Donation Registration Form Tadeusz Sendzimir was an engineer and inventor with The enclosed donation for the Polish American Cultural Center 120 patents in mining and metalwork. His name has is in memory of: been given to revolutionary methods of processing steel Name: and metals used in every industrialized nation of the world. Date Deceased

July 16, 1971 - Edward Kowalczyk (Born) Donated by: Edward Joel Kowalczyk is the lead singer for the band Live. He claims to be influenced by the writer Jiddu Krishnamurti and integral thinker Ken Wilber, and his Name Date lyrics reflect his mystical and spiritual tendency. He Address has influenced bands such as Daughtry, Matchbox City State Zip Twenty and Breaking Benjamin. Email July 17, 1976 - Dagmara Dominczyk (Born) Polish-born American actress, Dagmara Dominczyk, Telephone ( ) Donation enclosed $ was born this day in Kielce, Poland. Dagmara found Make check payable to: Polish American Cultural Center herself in New York City after her family was expelled 308 Walnut Street from Poland for her father’s involvement in the Philadelphia, PA 19106 Solidarity Movement. She is best known for her role Kindly return this entire form with your donation. as Mercedes in the 2002 movie The Count of Monte Donations are tax deductible. Cristo. July 18, 1890 - Patryota (First Published) Donations will be acknowledged in writing and memorial names and donors will be listed in the next edition of the Polish American News. We remember the first edition of Philadelphia’s first Polish language publication printed on this You can print out Donation Registration forms at: day in 1890. The newspaper was called the PolishAmericanCenter.org/Memorial.pdf Patryota (Patriot) and helped meet the needs of thousands of Polish immigrants in Philadelphia.

July 19, 1894 - Jerzy Pajackowski-Dydynski (Born) In recognition of donations to the Jerzy Pajaczkowski-Dydynski was a career military Polish American Cultural Center officer who served in World War I, the Polish War Museum Exhibit Hall against Soviet Russia under General Haller in 1920- 1921 and World War II. He is known as having been in Memory of the oldest man in the United Kingdom at the time of his death at 111 years old. Eddie Blazonczyk, Sr.

July 20, 1936 - Barbara Mikulski (Born) Chester Grabowski Barbara Ann Mikulski is an American politician Casmira Odrobina of the Democratic Party, and the Senior Senator from the state of Maryland. Maryland’s first female Dorothy L. Walunas senator, she is currently the most senior female Senator, having served since 1987, and ranking 18th Hieronim T. Wyszynski (out of 100) in seniority. She received 1,504,691 votes Stefania Zulewska in her 2004 reelection campaign, the largest number of votes to date for a Senate candidate in Maryland. June / July 2012, Polish American News - Page 13

Chester Grabowski Pulitzer Prize For Kocieniewski Editor-Emeritus David Kocieniewski, 49, of the New York Times Post Eagle (1925-2012) was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in Explanatory Reporting, for a series on corporate tax evasion Always first to fight for the good name of called “But Nobody Pays That.” The West Seneca, Polish Americans and Poland, coming to the NY native, who began working at the Times in defense of Poland and her people, Chester 1995, said he became a business reporter in 2010, Grabowski, Editor and Publisher of The Post “intrigued by this tax beat that they had been Eagle newspaper, died on April 25, 2012, just struggling to fill for two years.” seven months before the Post Eagle’s 50th Anniversary. His reporting uncovered a vast array of tax loopholes and subsidies afforded to large enterprise. Kocieniewski’s editor on the series, Chester was born on July 13, 1925 in Winnie O’Kelly, said “the lead story was about something that didn’t Harrison NJ, to parents who emigrated from Poland. happen. G.E. didn’t pay taxes.” He earned a B.S. Degree from Seton Hall University; he attended John Marshall Law School and earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence at Seton Hall Law School. He also attended Alliance College for special The June/July 2012 Polish American News folk summer courses. is co-sponsored by: He was a former member of the Matusz Polish Folk Dance Group Maryann Collison and a member of various singing societies. Judge Bernice Soban DeAngelis Chester was also a member of the Kosciuszko Foundation, Lawrence E. Galkowski Association of the Sons of Poland, Polish National Alliance, Polish Janosik Polish Dance Ensemble University Club of New Jersey, Polish National Union, and founder of The Polonians Inc. to name a few. Polish Arts Club of Trenton Polish Intercollegiate Club “PKM Dancers” Chester was fluent in Polish, and acted as an interpreter in the New Jersey courts. St. Joseph Church, Camden, NJ Due to the lack of representation and recognition of the Polish 3rd Federal Bank people in the mass media, Chet Grabowski decided to dedicate his Washington Savings Bank life to this cause. Taking a brave stand, Mr. Grabowski in 1963, launched his dream, THE POST EAGLE, a Polish American weekly We Thank These Supporters and Welcome You to be a newspaper. Through this paper he fought for Polish recognition Co-Sponsor of the August/September edition of the in all areas of endeavor very successfully. Chester dedicated the Polish American News. newspaper to the preservation of the Polish heritage and culture in For information call the Polish American Cultural Center the U.S., the recognition for all Americans of Polish descent, and Monday-Friday, 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. at 215-922-1700. promoting good citizenship in our country. He improved people-to-people contacts between Poles and Americans when Poland was under Communist control. Facilitating the adoption of Polish babies by American couples, encouraging Americans to study medicine in Poland, and raising money to build the Polish Mothers’ Memorial Hospital in Lodz, Poland, all helped to promote goodwill between the American and the Polish people. Over nearly five decades Grabowski’s forceful editorials in THE POST EAGLE admonished Polish Americans for their passivity on the American scene. He spearheaded the campaign to boycott companies which sponsored television programs that broadcast defamatory comments, often in the form of so-called jokes, about Poland and the Poles. He also encouraged Polish Americans to seek elective and appointed governmental offices, to work for the election of pro-Polish candidates, and to influence American public opinion in favor of Poland. In addition to lecturing at American colleges and universities on United States relations with Poland, Grabowski was the host of a 60 minutes’ television program, “THE POLONIAN HOUR”, which included interviews with top entertainers and political figures. He also ran his own radio show over WHBI in 1964. He also appeared on numerous television shows which included the Joe Franklin and Allan Burke Shows, also a Polish talk show in Warsaw, Poland while touring there. Polish Eagles Sports Club He met with United States Presidents Nixon, Carter, and Reagan, 3157 E. 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Museum’s Historic Reflections Project Part 6 From the Desk of Mary Ann Zerkowski, President July 21, 1935 - Myron “Moe” Drabowsky (Born) Berks County Polish American Myron Walter “Moe” Drabowsky was born in Ozanna, Board of Education Poland. He was a well known right-handed relief [email protected] pitcher in Major League Baseball and played for $25,000 in Scholarships several teams including the Chicago Cubs, Baltimore The following Polish-American high school Orioles and the Chicago White Sox. In 1987, Moe seniors are receiving scholarships from the returned to Poland as a baseball ambassador to Polish American Board of Education of Berks help his birth nation form its first team for Olympic County. competition. July 22, 1983 - Martial Law (Ended) Walter Bialas Scholarship ($5,000) Martial law in Poland (Polish: Stan wojenny w Brian A. Wachowicz, Berks Catholic High School Polsce, “the state of war”) refers to the period of time from December 13, 1981 to July 22, 1983 Mary Oziemkiewicz Memorial Award ($3,000) when the government of the People’s Republic Colleen M. O’Rourke, Wyomissing Area Senior High School of Poland drastically restricted normal life by Edward E. Cwiklinski Scholarship ($3,000) introducing martial law in an attempt to crush Ryan J. Walter, Berks Catholic High School ($2,000) and the political opposition against Communist rule in Poland. Andrea M. Bannon, Exeter Township High School ($1,000) July 23, 1829 - Wojciech Boguslawski (Died) Polish American Board of Education Scholarship ($3,000) Wojciech Boguslawski, born in Glinno village, near Christina E. Cesarz, Wyomissing Area Senior High School ($2,000) Poznan, was a Polish actor, theater director and and Ann M. Kusnierz, Berks Catholic High School ($1,000) playwright. Known as the Polish-Enlightenment “Father Walenty Migdalski and Anna Migdalska Scholarship ($2,500) of Polish Theater,” he was the director of the National Katie Legenski, A Beka Academy Charter School Theater (Teatr Narodowy), 1783–85, 1790–94 and 1799–1814. Boguslawski died in Warsaw in 1829. John V. Nowotarski, Sr. Scholarship ($2,500) July 24, 1909 - Jerzy Rozycki (Born) Leah O. Gardocki, Twin Valley High School Jerzy Rozycki was a mathematician and cryptologist, John J. and Sophie S. Bilinski Scholarship ($1,000) who along with fellow mathematicians Henryk Zygalski Leslie A. Glossner, Exeter Township High School and Marian Rejewski, made up the three-man team who Dr. Edmund F. Gallman Scholarship ($1,000) cracked the German Enigma code during World War II. Nicole M. Leskowicz, Exeter Township High School Stella M. Hendel Scholarship ($1,000) July 25, 1831 - Maria Szymanowska (Died) Zachary J. Moyer, Berks Catholic High School Maria Szymanowska was noted as the first virtuosa Robert A. Levandowski Scholarship ($1,000) pianist and also was considered by some as the best Erin E. Timochenko, Wilson Senior High School female piano performer ever. Stanley B. Lewandowski Scholarship ($1,000) Alyssa M. Oese, Wilson Senior High School July 26, 1844 - Stefan Drzewiecki (Born) Leon and Stella Zerkowski Scholarship ($1,000) Gabrielle Dziuba, Wilson Senior High School Stefan Drzewiecki was a Polish scientist and engineer who distinguished himself internationally in aviation and ship building. He also invented the kilometric Tune in to the Daily counters for taxi cabs. Polish American Radio Program July 27, 1956 - Dave Dombrowski (Born) Serving Southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware 7 days a week since 1925 Dave Dombrowski is the current president, CEO, and general manager of the Major League Monday to Friday 11:00 A.M. to 12 Noon - 860 AM baseball team, the Detroit Tigers. Dombrowski Local News, Music, Special Features and News from Poland signed free agents such as catcher Iván in the Polish Language with Hostess Barbara Ilnicka Rodríguez, left-handed pitcher Kenny Rogers, and outfielder Magglio Ordóñez, whose ninth- Thursday 11:45 A.M. - 860 AM inning home run in ALCS Game 4 catapulted Pauline Fathers Radio Program Detroit to the pennant in 2006. from Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA in the Polish Language July 28, 1961 - Scott Parazynski (Born) Saturday Variety Program Scott Parazynski, from Little Rock, AR, is a 11:00 A.M. to 12 Noon - 860 AM distinguished Polish American and astronaut for In English hosted by Michael Blichasz NASA. Dr. Parazynski has logged over 1,381 hours (over 8 weeks) in space, including over 47 hours of EVA Sunday 12:30 to 1:30 P.M. - 860 AM (Extra-vehicular activity) during 7 spacewalks, and has Polish Language Variety Program traveled over 23 million miles. with hostess Barbara Ilnicka July 29, 2002 - Charles Wysocki (Died) Listen to re-broadcasts 24 hours-a-day, 7 days a week Charles Wysocki was a Polish American artist on the Internet at: PolishAmericanRadioProgram.com famous for his primitive Americana artwork. Wysocki is well known for his posters, prints, greeting cards, puzzles and calendars. Ewa Matczak, D.M.D. July 30, 1619 - Polish Settlers (First Labor Strike) General Denistry The first Polish settlers in Jamestown, VA, 3084 Aramingo Avenue 4250 Richmond Street organized the FIRST labor strike on July 30, 1619, Philadelphia, PA 19134 Philadelphia, PA 19137 to protest their lack of participation in the new 215-739-2787 215-533-2787 Virginia government. The assembly realized the Office Hours by Appointment Mowimy Po Polsku importance of the Polish settlers and granted them representation in the new government of the Virginia colony.

July 31, 1959 - Michael Bielecki (Born) Michael Joseph Bielecki (born July 31, 1959 in Baltimore, Maryland) is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1984–1997. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first round (8th pick) of the 1979 amateur draft (Secondary Phase). He made his debut on September 14, 1984. His final game was on August 16. 1997.

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Sunday, June 17 - St. Valentine Fathers Day Brunch, Parish Hall, Saturday, August 18 - Polish American Citizens Club of Camden 2330 Margaret Street, Frankford section of Philadelphia, County “98th Anniversary Family Picnic,” American Legion 12:30 P.M. Info call 215-698-2696. Post #133, 1018 Washington Avenue (behind Colonial Diner), Woodbury, NJ, 1 to 5 P.M. Music by Joe Stanky & The Cadets Sunday, June 17 - St. Josaphat Fathers Day Breakfast, Church Band. Advance ticket sales only. Rain or Shine! Info call Joe Hall, 124 Cotton Street, Manayunk section of Philadelphia, 11 A.M. Prorok 856-397-6322. Info call John Logan 215-483-4470 or 215-906-2845. Sunday, August 19 - Polish Soldiers’ Day & 60th Anniversary Thursday, June 21 - Polish American Cultural Center Polish of Polish Scouting in the USA, National Shrine of Our American Night at the Phillies Citizens Bank Park. Phillies vs. Lady of Czestochowa, Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA. Mass Colorado Rockies, 7:05 P.M. Info/tickets visit 12:30 P.M., activities throughout the day. All are welcome. [email protected] Info call 215-345-0600. Thursday, June 21 through Sunday, June 24 - Wildwood Polka Sunday, August 26 - Polish Apostolate Day & Polish Women’s Party, Sea Gull Motel, 5305 Atlantic Avenue, Wildwood, NJ. Alliance of America Day, National Shrine of Our Lady of 7 to 11 P.M. Saturday 1 to 4:30 P.M. Info call Dolly Kubasko Czestochowa, Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA. Mass 12:30 P.M. All 570-655-0760. Complete schedule at: WildwoodPolkaParty.com. are welcome to attend. Info call 215-345-0600. For additional Wildwood hotels & local attractions, visit Lifeat theBeachisGood.com. September 1,2,3 (Labor Day Weekend), Second Weekend: Saturday, September 8 & Sunday, September 9 - Polish Saturday, June 23 - Dutchland Polkateers “Picnic Time Dance”, American Festival at the National Shrine of Our Lady of St. James Social Hall, 505 Woodcrest Avenue, Lititz, PA. Music by Czestochowa, Doylestown, PA. Live music, dance groups, food and PA Villagers Band, 7 to 11 P.M. Info/tickets call Gordon refreshments each day, 12 Noon to 8 P.M. Info call 215-345-0600 610-940-2668. or visit Polish Shrine.com. Sunday, June 24 - St. John’s Night Picnic, Associated Polish Monday, September 17 to Saturday, September 22 - St. Hedwig Home, 9150 Academy Road, Northeast Philadelphia, 4 P.M. Music Parish Polish American Festival, Along the Riverfront in by DJ Narodowski. Food, entertainment and activities for children. Wilmington, Delaware, Monday through Thursday, 5:30 to 10 P.M.; Cash bar. Information/tickets call 215-627-1391. Friday, 5:30 to 11 P.M.; and Saturday, 4 to 11 P.M. Live music, Sunday, June 24 - S.S.Cyril & Methodius Parish Picnic, entertainment, carnival rides, games, food and refreshments. St. Benedict’s Grove, Rt. 10, nine miles south of Reading, near Info call rectory 302-594-1400 or visit their Internet site: Plowville, PA, 12 Noon to 6 P.M. Music by PA Villagers. Food, www.PolishFestival.net. raffles, bingo, pony rides and much more. Info call Marge Danowski 610-375-3515. Wednesday, July 4 - Independence Day Parade, Independence Second Street Polish Society Hall, 5th & Chestnut Streets, historic Philadelphia, 11 A.M. Info Summer Polish Party call 215-683-2200. Sunday, July 8 - Independence Day Picnic, Associated Polish “Zabawa nad Morzem” Home , 9150 Academy Road, Northeast Philadelphia. Picnic grounds open at 12 Noon. Music 2 to 6 P.M. Polish Kitchen. Rain Saturday, August 18, 2012 or Shine. Info call 215-624-9954. Echo’s Sunday, July 15 - Polka Gala, Sunnybrook Ballroom, 50 Sunnybrook Road, Pottstown, PA. Music by Lenny Golmulka & Walnut & Old New Jersey Avenues Chicago Push and Polka Family bands, 12 Noon to 6 P.M. North Wildwood, NJ • 5 to 9 P.M. Info/tickets call 484-624-5186 or sunnybrookballroom.net Info call (215) 384-7878 Friday, July 27, Saturday, July 28, & Sunday, July 29 Annual Polish Festival, Sacred Heart Parish, 120 Jefferson Street, Swedesburg, PA. Friday, 6 to 10 P.M. - Music by Showtime DJ’s. Saturday, 4 to 11 P.M. Music by TKO Polka Band. Sunday, Bethlehem MusikFest 4 to 9 P.M.- Music by Crab Town Sound Polka Band. Polish food, Hundreds of Performers including Polka Bands Every Day games & much more. Sloneczniki Children’s Folk Dance Group August 3-12, 2012 will perform on Sunday, 6 P.M. Info call rectory 610-275-1750. No BYOB - No BYOF. Rain or Shine! 12 Noon to 11 P.M. For more Info, call (610) 332-1300 or visit www.MusikFest.org Saturday, July 28 - Dutchland Polkateers “Welcome to the Zoo - York Club Dance,” St. James Social Hall, 505 Woodcrest Avenue, Lititz, PA. Music by Tommy Thomas Band, 7 to 11 P.M. Tune In to Info/tickets call Gordon 610-940-2668. American Workers Radio Broadcasts Sunday, July 29 - Berks County Polish American Heritage Wednesdays with Michael Blichasz Association Picnic, Lower Alsace Picnic Grove, Roosevelt & Columbia Avenues, Stony Creek Mills, PA, a suburb of Reading, 11 A.M. to 12 Noon 1 P.M. Music. Info call Marilyn 610-779-5523. 860 AM Radio WWDB Serving Philadelphia and TriState area Thursday, August 2, Friday, August 3, and Saturday, Internet Broadcast: AmericanWorkersRadio.com August 4 Annual Festival, St. Adalbert Parish, Thompson Street & Allegheny Avenue, Port Richmond section, Philadelphia, 6 to Listen live & rebroadcasts link: AmericanWorkersRadio.com 10 P.M. Thursday - Music by Polish American String Band, Friday Music by A Polka Trio, and Saturday - Continental Polish Music. Games of chance, refreshments & much more. Info call rectory The Board of the Polish American Congress 215-739-3500. Rain or Shine! welcomes all proud Polish Americans to join the PAC Friday, August 3 to Sunday, August 12 - Bethlehem MusikFest, Polish American Congress Spring & Main Streets, Bethlehem, PA, 12 Noon to 11 P.M. Hundreds of performers including Polka Bands every day. Info call District Membership 610-332-1300 or visit www.MusikFest.org. 2012 (For New Members) 2012 Saturday, August 18 - Second Street Polish Society Summer Name ______Polish Party, Echo’s, Walnut & Old New Jersey Avenues, North Address ______Wildwood, NJ, 5 to 9 P.M. Info call John Bielec 215-384-7878. City ______State ______Zip ______

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