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JOURNALDEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION AND CONTINUANCE OF POLISH AMERICAN CULTURE wIankI On The Mall ESTABLISHED 1911 AUGUST 2017 • VOL. 106, NO. 8 • $2.00 www.polamjournal.com PAGE 3 KOŚCIUSZKO: A PORTRAIT OF LOVE, PASSION, AND PATRIOTISM • BISHOP PAPROCKI ASSERTS CATHOLIC VALUES FOUR MORE POLES NAMED “RIGHTEOUS” • “THE POLKA KING,” A STORY OF REDEMPTION • DO YOU LIKE KABANOSY? 2017 POLISH SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES • TRANSLATING YOUR DOCUMENTS • ON THE FARM WITH BUSIA Newsmark Trump’s Visit to Warsaw TRade deFIcIT. Poland’s trade gap with the United “We’ve never been States, noted as Polish exports to the United States in 2016, closer to Poland than was valued at $4.8 billion, while imports to Poland from we are right now” the United States during the same period were $5.6 billion. However, according to Poland’s Ministry of Devel- U.S. leader holds opment, Poland exports to the United States not only di- Poland up as an rectly, but also through foreign distribution centers and via brokers in Western Europe, who supply raw materials to example for other American industry. Poland’s Informacyjna Agencia Radio- nations to follow wa press agency said the actual value of Poland’s exports by Robert Strybel to the United States is thusly higher than the offi cial fi gures show. WARSAW — The eyes of the world were on Po- anOTheR POlIsh PaRIsh aBOlIshed. The Diocese land’s capital one day in July of Camden, N.J., announced June 23 a consolidation pro- when U.S. President Donald gram that will reduce the number of parishes in Camden Trump paid his fi rst visit to itself from six to three. The decision was billed as “plan- our ancestral homeland. The ning for the future of the Church in the City of Camden.” regional leader of Europe’s St. Joseph’s Church (http://www.stjosephscamdennj.org/), eastern fl ank, it was the fi rst founded in 1892 and one of the oldest Polish parishes in country President Trump vis- New Jersey, will be consolidated with Immaculate Con- ited during his second for- ception Cathedral. The church itself will remain open and

eign trip. Everyone knew in PHOTO:WHITE HOUSE Bishop Dennis Sullivan decreed the creation of “an aposto- advance from White House late for the Polish Catholic Community, coordinated from Polish President Andrzej Duda and his wife, Agata Kornhauser-Duda, greeted U.S. President sources that he was coming to Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at Krasinski Square, site of the Monument to the Parish of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, reiterate America’s commit- as the successor of the ministry done at Saint Joseph Par- the Warsaw Uprising, a heroic but failed 1944 uprising by Poland’s clandestine Home Army ment to Poland and its former against the occupying Nazi Germans. ish.” The decree became eff ective July 31. east-bloc allies. And that he did in no uncertain terms. ing knowledge of Poland’s frequently interrupted by ever forgotten who they are.” wanTs aMeRIcan MIssle laUncheRs. In Lock- The highpoint of Trump’s turbulent history, its parti- cheers. “The triumph of the Before meeting Russian heed Martin’s eff orts to bolster international sales, Poland visit was the keynote speech tions, invasions and foreign Polish spirit over centuries of President Vladimir Putin at has emerged as a key foreign customer. Lockheed off ers he delivered at Warsaw’s occupations. “I am here today hardship gives us all hope for the G20 Summit in Berlin the “HIMARS” wheeled-chassis launchers, together with Krasiński Square in front of not just to visit an old ally but a future in which good con- the following day, Trump is- a precision-guided munitions system, consisting of guided a monumental memorial to to hold it up as an example quers evil and peace achieves sued a warning to Moscow. rockets and ballistic missiles. The systems developed for the 1944 Warsaw Uprising for others who seek freedom victory over war … The story “The United States has dem- Poland’s HOMAR (Polish for “lobster”) are to be intro- against the German occupi- and who wish to summon of Poland is the story of a onstrated, not merely with duced into use by Poland as early as 2018. ers. the courage and the will to people who have never lost words, but with its action, Without using notes, defend our civilization,” he hope, who have never been POland’s saFesT cITy. Warsaw leads other Polish Trump displayed a surpris- said in his rousing address, broken and who have never, See “Trump ...,” page 4 cities in the Safe and Open Cities survey carried out by the Polish Robert Schuman and Konrad Adenauer founda- Investigators Suspect Fireworks Startled Police Off icer tions, The southern cities of Kraków and Rzeszów were MINNEAPOLIS — The surname as her professional was sitting in the passenger Wałęsa ranked second and third in the survey, It was based on such police offi cers involved in the name. The bride-to-be, a for- seat, pulled out his gun and criteria as the crime rate, transport safety and the situation Hospitalized July 15 killing of Australian mer veterinarian, was a yoga shot Damond to her death of foreigners in Polish cities. That does not mean that Po- woman Justine Damond were and meditation instructor. through the door. Missed Protest land’s capital has no dangerous neighborhoods that are best startled by a loud sound near She and Don Damond were Offi cer Harrity, who was Appearance avoided, especially after dusk. their squad car before she was to be married this month. Her driving, told investigators shot at close range. father, John Ruszczyk, is a he heard a loud sound im- UnescO calls FOR end TO TRee FallIng. The Offi cer Mohamed Noor, native of Lackawanna, N.Y., mediately before Damond UNESCO World Heritage Committee again called on War- who opened fi re on Damond, near Buff alo. approached the driver’s side saw to immediately stop tree felling in the oldest part of the is refusing to be interviewed Damond had put in a 911 window of the squad car. primeval Białowieża forest in north-eastern Poland. by authorities, but his partner call over an altercation in an Investigators suspect the The World Heritage Committee, which is meeting in Matthew Harrity has given a alleyway, and walked to the sound was from nearby aerial Poland for the fi rst time in its history, also said it wanted to graphic account of what hap- police car, cell phone in hand. fi reworks. They also said nei- send a mission of exports to the forest, one of the last such pened. As she was discussing it with ther Offi cer Noor nor his part- habitats in Europe. Damond, 40, born Justine the offi cer in the driver’s side ner had their video cameras The European Commission initiated procedures against Ruszczyk, used her fi ancé’s of the car, Offi cer Noor, who activated during the shooting. Poland last June, following a decision taken in March 2016 to triple the harvest of timber and start logging in forests, including Białowieża, which were previously excluded Remembering the Polish Heroes of D-Day PHOTO: EPA from intervention. by Joseph Batory The Polish environment ministry said this was a nec- GDANSK, Poland — Pol- essary move in a fi ght against a plague of the European It’s a story that most of us know nothing about. ish freedom icon Lech Wałęsa spruce bark beetle, which feeds on trees, but the European There was actually an army from Poland along with the was hospitalized for tests July Commission said excessive logging contradicted protec- allied armies of the United States, England, France and 8, forcing him to give up tion measures, and at the same time would irreversibly af- Canada in the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944, which plans to join an anti-govern- fect biodiversity. marked the beginning of the end of Nazi tyranny. ment street protest scheduled The Poles, of course, were the fi rst ones to fi ght the following week. POlIsh cOlORs lIghT UP nIagaRa Falls. Niagara Hitler’s attempt to take over the world when the Nazis The 73-year-old Nobel Falls, The Peace Bridge, Buff alo City Hall, and the Electric invaded Poland in September 1939. One very heroic peace laureate, who is being Tower in Buff alo were fl ooded in red and white lights dur- Polish brigade was commanded by General Stanislaw treated in Gdansk for high ing the town of Cheektowaga’s Polish-American Festival, Maczek. This division fought bravely against the over- blood pressure, had been due July 14-16. Anna Maria Anders, a secretary of state in the whelming numerical odds of the invaders of Poland and to join July 10’s demonstra- Polish Prime Minister’s offi ce and the daughter of war- while half of its men were killed, this brigade never lost tion in Warsaw, declaring the time hero General Władysław Anders, served as Special a battle to the Nazis. When their country was eventu- rightwing government “im- Honorary Grand Marshal of the Pulaski Parade, held the ally overrun, many Polish soldiers and Gen. Maczek General Maczek in Cromwell VII pudent and harmful.” fi nal day of the festival. tank – 1944. See “D-Day,” page 3 PHOTO: POLISH NATIONAL DIGITAL ARCHIVES See “Wałęsa,” page 3 2 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • AUGUST 2017

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Follow us on Facebook, and on the web, too, at: www.polamjournal.com Regionalism (Ruch Podhalański), August Q Sierpieñ an Antidote for Globalization and Mass Culture Editor’s note: The following was sued in 1922 that he articulated its homeland which is also a point of cal authorities. They must recall Or- “He who knows how to for- published in Vol. 70, No. 2 of The regional vision: departure for the love of Poland, kan’s directives give prepares for himself Tatra Eagle. While written for its the love of the nation with whom many graces from God.” Polish Highlander subscribers, it “Tradition is your dignity, I identify. We must get better ac- “to rebel against everything — St. Maria Faustyna Kowalska applies to all Poles who care about your pride, your nobility, oh, quainted with both the history which opposes and crushes the the values of our Polish heritage. peasant son. Care about preserv- of our little homeland as well as spirit, which places obstacles to 1 1943. Eleven Sisters of the ing the heritage of your fathers; with the greater Republic. Learn growth and prosperity. Above all, Holy Family of Nazareth by Dr. Thaddeus V. Gromada your arts, your culture. Keep in about the past of our Fatherland, have character, be strong, and do murdered by Nazis in No- contact, live closely with your its fortunes and misfortunes.” not retreat from your opponents.” wogrodek. According to Ryszard Kantor, native village, and give your 2 1899. Birth of silent screen star eminent Professor at Jagiellonian best, from the depths of your Today, almost a hundred years Indeed, this new “inteligencja” Pola Negri (d. 1987). University, Polish regionalism soul. Give to your brothers the later, Professor Kantor and many must in the end formulate a sensible 3 1747. Founding of the first public library in Europe in Warsaw. played a positive role in the inter- knowledge you achieved. Do not other Polish scholars perceive a program that would evolve into an 4 1306. King Wenceslas III of war period (1918-1939). It was in cut the roots that unite you with threat coming from globalization effective bottom-up social move- Poland and Bohemia murdered. 1918, after being subjected and par- your native land, even if you find and its mass culture. They see a ment. They should seek inspiration 6 Feast of the Transfiguration titioned by three hostile neighbors yourself at the ends of the earth. need for another Polish rebirth that in the philosophy of the late Rev. 8 1264. Statute of Kalisz creates for almost 125 years, Poland was This would be like cutting your would effectively deal with a danger Józef Ttischner, Poland’s greatest a “Jewish Nation” in Poland finally reborn as an independent, arteries.” that could conceivably take away philopher of the 20th century. He 10 1582. Russia ended its 25-year sovereign state. At the same time it Polish identity (tożsamość). Kan- strongly and proudly identified him- war with Poland. faced the enormous task of unifica- Unlike regionalism in many tor believes that once again that a self with góral folk culture (Duma 11 1882. Birth of Wladyslaw tion and integration. Unlike region- European countries, Polish new Polish regionalism based on z góralskiego rodowodu) and pro- Anders, General of the Polish alism in many European countries, Orkan’s directives could come to claimed that “it was great because Army during World War II. Polish regionalism — particularly regionalism — particularly the rescue. The new regionalism it is human. From it radiates truth 12 1866. Birth of Gabriel “Ruch Podhalański” — was Sovulewski, who helped de- “Ruch Podhalański” — was not cannot be fundamentalist and ultra about human beings, about his/her velop Yosemite National Park, separatist in nature. Instead, it was a not separatist in nature. conservative in nature, but it must loves, poetry and hope. Górale have where he is buried. force encouraging national integra- Instead, it was a force be based on selected elements from produced a culture that can reveal 13 1916. Birth of Polish American tion and patriotism. It was a social the folk tradition. These elements the truth about humanity and serve historian Edward Pinkowski. movement that emphasized a spe- encouraging national could help build a new dynamic, its interests.” 14 ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE cial love and loyalty to one’s clos- integration and patriotism. modern, regional/national culture 15 Assumption est homeland (bliższej ojczyzny), that would rival mass culture and References ... also known as Matki Boskiej together with its traditions and folk Orkan’s goal was to persuade his be able to resist outside attacks. For • Ryszard Kantor, “Regionalizm Zielnej, Feast of the Lady of culture, i.e, music, dance, songs, brethren of the great value of their this to happen, Kantor believes that Jako Potencjalna Odpowiedz Na the Herbs. This day is marked customs, art, and architecture. folk culture and help them to chan- a new intellectual elite emanating Współczesne Procesy Globalizacji in Poland by a massive pilgrim- The main ideologue of this re- nel this culture into education, the from towns and villages and lo- Kultury,” Małopolska T. XVII (2015) age to the Shrine of Our Lady of pp. 25-42. Czestochowa. gionalism was the prominent góral economy, art, etc., so as to bring cal governments where home rule • Thaddeus V. Gromada, Tatra High- 16 2002. Pope John Paul II re- (highlander) writer and author about a renaissance of village life. (samorządność) is seriously prac- lander Folk Culture in Poland and turned to Poland for a 3-day Władysław Orkan (1875-1930), This was to provide the foundation ticed, must provide the leadership America: Collected Essays from The visit. who was anxious to raise the con- for the growth and prosperity of the and lift their citizens out of apathy. Tatra Eagle, (Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, 17 St. Hyacinth sciousness of the Tatra highland- Polish Republic, which had a large- There is agreement that there are 2012) 2005. Norwegian officials rescue ers and awaken their pride in their ly rural population at the time. He many such activist persons but un- • Włodzimierz Wnuk and Andrzej Ku- said 3 unarmed Polish research- folk culture. It was in his famous also said: fortunately their energy and enthu- dasik, Podhalański Ruch Regionalny, ers stranded on a remote Arctic “Directives to the Sons of Podhale” “I speak from my heart, out siasm are often wasted dealing with (Kraków, 1993). island, about 650 miles from the (Wskazania dla synów Podhala) is- of love for Podhale, my private bureaucracy and incompetent politi- North Pole, as polar bears were closing in on them. 1882. Samuel Goldwyn, Amer- American Polonia ican movie mogul who helped start MGM (Metro Goldwyn Mayer), was born as Schmuel PENNSYLVANIA 9-10). Polish American Festival, National Shrine be repaired or taken down. The church says that Gelbfisz in Warsaw, Poland. DOYLESTOWN — The annual Adam Styka of Our Lady of Czestochowa. Live music, dance the bill would cost approximately $1.3 million, 19 2002. An ailing and aging John Art Exhibit and Sale will be held Sept. 2-4, and groups, food, and refreshments each day, noon to an amount that “is not financially feasible at this Paul II bid a tearful farewell to 9-10, from noon-5:00 p.m., during the festival 8:00 p.m. Info call (215) 345-0600 or visit Pol- time.” his homeland as he concluded at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czesto- ishShrine.com. The rest of the church would not be affected a four-day visit to the Krakow chowa, Doylestown. by the plan. region of Poland. MICHIGAN A preview reception will be held Sun., Aug. Located near Eastern Market on Russell 20 1847. Birth of Boleslaw Prus Street, Sweetest Heart of Mary Roman Catholic (Glowacki), journalist and novel- 27, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. At the reception, prizes will be awarded to the artists. Church was built in 1893. It was created during ist, who fought in Poland’s 1863 a rift in Detroit’s Polish community, leading Rev. Uprising. All are invited. Dominick H. Kolasinki to be removed as priest 21 1907. Birth of Henry Archacki For more information, contact chairperson Polish graphic artist, journalist, Marie Hejnosz, at [email protected]; (215) from St. Albertus, according to Historic Detroit. researcher, and historian. 487-0221. Kolasinki established a new parish separate Kto rano wstaje, PHILADELPHIA — Mark your calendar from the Diocese, and his followers built a new temu Pan Bóg daje. and plan to attend the 84th Pulaski Day Parade church, the Sacred Heart of Mary, which later Who wakes up early, in Philadelphia, Sun., Oct.1, 2017. The 84th An- was changed to Sweetest Heart of Mary. Lord God provides him. nual Pulaski Day Parade steps off at noon from — Compiled from reports by Dana 24 ST. BARTHOLOMEW the Parkway in center city Philadelphia. It will Afana and the Daily Detroit Staff 25 1905. Birth of St. Maria be televised on WPVI TV-6 ABC from 12:30 to Faustyna Kowalska of the 2:00 p.m. MOUNT CLEMENS — Former Macomb Blessed Sacrament, OLM in This year the Pulaski Day Parade will high- County, Mich., judge Mary Chrzanowski — Głogowiec, Poland (d. Oct. 5, light “The Year of Kosciuszko,” an international a.k.a. “Scary Mary” — told The Macomb Daily 1938 in Kraków), Polish Ro- celebration marking the life and accomplish- she has resigned her position as a federal admin- man Catholic nun and mystic. ments of a hero of both Poland and America. istrative law judge and signed a “hold agreement 26 Our Lady of Czestochowa with a prominent Hollywood production compa- 27 1422. Treaty of Melno ends The Parade will also mark the 409th anniver- sary of the first Polish settlers in America. ny and will begin working with them in August.” Gollub War against Teutonic She said she could not elaborate about the Knights. A complete schedule of events will be listed television show due to a confidentiality agree- 28 1852. Fr. Leopold Moczygem- on PulaskiDayParade.com. For more informa- ba arrives at the port of New tion email [email protected] ment but added in an email: “I am excited about Orleans with four other mission- DOYLESTOWN — Sun., Aug. 6. Polish Sol- the potential of having my own television show aries recruited by Bishop John diers’ Day, National Shrine of Our Lady of Cze- in a continuing desire to help people with family Odin of the Galveston,Diocese. stochowa, Ferry Road, Doylestown. Mass 12:30 and addiction issues.” 30 1288. Death of King Leszek p.m., followed by activities throughout the day. Chrzanowski, 55, residing in Florida, left the Czarny (Leszek II) All are welcome. Info call (215) 345-0600 position in April also so she can return to Michi- 31 1939. Gleiwitz incident be- Sweetest Heart of Mary Church BENSALEM — Sun., Aug. 13. Polish Army gan often to help care for a family member who gins. Nazi forces posing as Poles has medical issues. She served as a Macomb cir- staged an attack (executed Sep- Veterans Post #12 Polish Soldiers’ Day, Polish DETROIT — Leaders of a Detroit Catholic Veterans Park (Polanka’s), 3258 Knights Rd. parish want to remove the spires from the top cuit judge from 1992 through the middle of last tember 1, 1939), against the Ger- year. man radio station Sender Glei- Mass 1:00 p.m., followed by commemorative of a pair of steeples at Sweetest Heart of Mary witz in Gleiwitz, Upper Silesia, exercises and picnic. Info call Zbigniew Wrzos Church after years of damage. She was known for her blunt approach with Germany (since 1945: Gliwice, (215) 742-3072 or Polanka (215) 639-1019. They would be removed if a request by the Di- defendants and attorneys. In addition to being a Poland) Its goal was to set a a DOYLESTOWN — Sunday, August 27 - Pol- vine Mercy Parish (a Parish created by merging criminal-civil judge (the last few years solely in pretext for invading Poland. ish Apostolate Day & Polish Women’s Alliance with nearby St. Josephat) is granted at the next the criminal division), she also served as an adult of America Day, National Shrine of Our Lady meeting of the Historic District Commission. and juvenile drug court judge. This paper mailed on or of Czestochowa, Ferry Road, Doylestown. Mass The Commission was deadlocked on its decision Her interaction with her drug-court subjects before July 27, 2017. 12:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Info call at its July 12 meeting, and tabled the matter. and her own battle with alcohol addiction many The September 2017 edition (215) 345-0600. A structural engineer assessed the condition years ago prompted “Dateline” on NBC-TV to will be mailed on or before DOYLESTOWN — Labor Day Weekend, of the spires for the Parish, and it was determined profile her in a 2014 episode that was hosted by August 31, 2017 Sept. 2-4 (and the following weekend, Sept. that they have become a safety hazard and must anchor Lester Holt. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • AUGUST 2017 www.polamjournal.com 3

A Wonderful Wianki in Washington Photo: Richard P. Poremski POLISH by Richard P. Poremski and simulating casting them adrift AMERICAN in the water. Polish folklore has it WASHINGTON, D.C. – It was that the fateful candle-lit wreath — JOURNAL a magnificent traditional Polish cul- drifting along a lake, stream or river Dedicated to the Promotion tural event in an equally magnifi- — will be discovered by the lucky and Continuance of cent American setting here on the man who will fall in love with the Polish American Culture National Mall – dubbed “America’s hopeful maiden and become her Front Yard,” on the evening of June husband. Established 1911 24, 2017. This Wianki – Festival of Polish music interludes during IGNATIUS HAJDUK • Founder 1911-1920 JOHN DENDE • Publisher 1920-1944 Wreaths – played out on the lower the three-hours-long event was pro- HENRY J. 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Animals talk to each of the National Mall’s Reflecting Pool are two traditionally white-robed maidens, and other attendees. The other with human voices. The polkas: Julia Pryputniewicz from Zielona Gora, and Klaudia Jarczak from Editor in Chief Mark A. Kohan maidens were also provided with earth shows the enchanted riches [email protected] Wroclaw. Both are currently employed as au pairs in northern Virginia. Associate Editors Benjamin Fiore, S.J., Mary E. traditional white flowing robes. The in its depths, glowing with fires. Lanham, Michael Pietruszka, Stas Kmiec, Steve score of Polish and multi-ethnic In wild ravines the barren fern the course and fate of the wreaths Wianki evening in Washington … Litwin, Thomas Tarapacki blooms. Certain plants take on auguries of marriage are made. as well as in knowing that equally Contributing Editors John J. Bukowczyk, Thad maidens, wearing their wreaths, lat- Cooke, Mirek Denisiewicz, John Grondelski, er processioned down to the waters magical properties. Wreaths, to The special promise of St. John joyful celebrations of Wianki were Sophie Hodorowicz-Knab, James Pula, John of the Reflecting Pool and partici- which are fixed lighted candles, is youth, love and general fertil- also taking place over the length and Radzilowski BUREAUS. Binghamton Steve Litwin; Chicago pated in merrymaking and a group are cast in the waters so that their ity.” breadth of Poland during this time Geraldine Balut Coleman, Toledo Margaret dance before doffing their wreaths courses may be followed. From And so it was on this wonderful of the summer solstice. Zotkiewicz-Dramczyk; Warsaw Robert Strybel; Washington Richard Poremski Columnists Mary Ann Marko, Regina McIntyre, D-Day: Maczek led 15,000 Poles at Normandy Jennifer Pijanowski, Ed Poniewaz, Stephen Szabados, Greg Witul, John Ziobrowski continued from cover man divisions. the Netherlands without incurring Tragically, when the war ended Newsclippers John Armstrong, Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Maczek’s division then contin- losses in the town’s population. Af- in 1945, Poland, which had fought Dvornicky, Anthony Guyda, C. Kanabrodzki, Henry J. Kensicki, Walter Piatek, John Yesh escaped Poland and regrouped in ued to spearhead the Allied drive ter the war, a petition on behalf of so valiantly with the allies, was Agents Robert Czubakowski other parts of Europe waiting for across the battlefields of northern 40,000 inhabitants of Breda resulted handed to the Soviets who subju- Proofreader Larry Trojak another chance to fight the Nazis. France, Bel- in Maczek gated the Poles for many decades. Circulation Manager Kathy Bruno Advertising Kathy Bruno Five years later, this Polish army, gium, the being made In 1945, the newly installed Com- again led by Gen. Maczek, was Netherlands, an honor- munists in Poland stripped Maczek To Advertise in the PAJ Call heavily involved at Normandy. This and finally ary Dutch of his Polish citizenship and mili- 1 (800) 422-1275 was no small group. There were G e r m a n y . citizen. The tary rank. This remarkable military Regular rate: more than 15,000 Polish soldiers, During its d i v i s i o n ’s leader ended up in his later life as $12.50 per column inch Non-profit rate: led by 800 officers with nearly 400 progress it finest hour bartender in an Edinburgh hotel $10.00 per column inch tanks and 4,000 military vehicles. l i b e r a t e d came when in Scotland. 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There Closed on Holidays “We are pleased that former earned him scorn from many Poles. is no charge for transferring remaining subscription balances to new or existing Visit Us on the Internet: www.polishamericancenter.org President Lech Wałęsa, so famous — Compiled from AP, for leading the Solidarity Move- Yahoo, and cited news sources. accounts. 4 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • AUGUST 2017 Trump Visits Warsaw Before G20 Summit continued from cover aims to strengthen political ties Side-glimpses of and facilitate cross-border co- that we stand firmly behind Article 5, the mutual Trump’s Poland visit operation among the region’s defense commitment.” countries. The 12-country bloc Article 5 of the NATO charter states that an at- by Robert Strybel is seen as a counterweight to Eu- tack on one alliance member is an attack on them rope’s domination by Germany all. President Donald Trump and France. Poland is the big- He praised Poland for spending the required came to Poland at the head of a gest country of Trimarum which two percent of GDP on defense and urged other 20-member delegation of U.S. includes the Višěhrad Group NATO members to follow suit, but added “Money officials and advisers. Included (Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and alone is not enough, there must also be the will in his party were Slovenian-born Czech Republic), the Baltic to survive,” a veiled criticism directed at Western First Lady Melania Trump, the states and Balkan countries. president’s daughter and assis- Europe’s liberal elites, who welcome immigra- The Trimarum Summit was tant Ivanka and her husband and tion from known terrorist nations without appo- originally set to take place in the presidential adviser Jared Kush- site vetting. “We must work together to counter southwestern city of Wrocław. ner, whose Jewish immigrant an- forces, whether they come from inside or out, that After President Trump con- cestors came from Poland. threaten to undermine these values and to erase firmed his visit to Poland, the The BBC curtain-raised the The choice of Warsaw’s Krasiński Square as the venue of President the bonds of culture, faith and tradition that make venue was moved to Warsaw for visit saying: “U.S. presidents Trump’s keynote address to Poland and the world has helped pub- us who we are,” he said. security reasons. From previ- are almost guaranteed a friendly licize an internationally little-known or misconstrued event. The Earlier in the day, Trump held a private tête- ous presidential visits, the U.S. reception in Poland, and this 1944 Warsaw Uprising, German-occupied Europe’s biggest anti- à-tête with Polish President Andrzej Duda. Since Secret Service is familiar with aspect of the trip will appeal to Nazi revolt, is frequently confused with the 1943 Warsaw Ghetto the Pole knows English, no interpreters were the layout of Poland’s capital, President Trump and make for Uprising. The monumental Warsaw Uprising Memorial near which needed. “The president and I concluded a produc- potential evacuation routes and good pictures at home. Authori- Trump spoke forced world media to explain what the insurrection tive meeting in which we reaffirmed our enduring other emergency measures. bonds of friendship which have united our citi- ties in Hamburg are expecting up was about. Headlines such as “Po- zens for a long time. We’ve never been closer to to 100,000 protesters at the G20, land’s First Lady snubs Presi- Poland than we are right now,” Trump said after and mass demonstrations are land, where TVN and Gazeta dential strategy that threatens not dent Trump” and “Wife of Pol- the meeting. At the same time, a deal was signed also expected in London when Wyborcza never say a single to unite Europe but to divide it. ish president humiliates Donald to supply Poland with eight U.S. Patriot anti-bal- he finally makes a long-awaited good word about Poland’s dem- Polish presidential spokes- Trump” made world-wide head- listic missile systems. “That is Poland’s response state visit to the UK. But in Po- ocratically elected government. man Krzysztof Łapiński noted lines and got huge internet play. to the Russian Iskander missiles, which threaten land, the White House will be According to the British that no previous U.S. president Even the BBC said: “Agata Ko- our country,” Polish Defense Minister Antoni Ma- able to breathe easy. daily Guardian, Donald Trump’s had visited Poland so soon after rnhauser-Duda went right past cierewicz said. President Trump could feel Poland visit sparks fears of wid- assuming office. The fact that he President Trump to greet Mela- After his face-to-face with Duda, Trump was right at home in Poland, whose ening divisions in Europe. Some chose to visit Poland ahead of nia instead. The president and guest speaker at the summit of the Three Seas ruling conservative Law and fear the U.S. president may be the G20 summit in Germany and Polish First Lady shook hands Initiative, a bloc of 12 central-east European Justice party shares many of the seen as endorsing a government his meeting with Russia’s Putin shortly after, fixing the snub.” countries that feel marginalized and dominated values espoused by American that is clashing with EU over was not lost on Moscow, which Except no snub was involved. by Germany and France. Trump praised the initia- conservatives. Both govern- democracy and migrants. It has closely observed what Trump According to traditional Pol- tive, saying it will ensure that your nations remain ments are viciously attacked by already been compared by Po- said in Warsaw. ish etiquette, ladies are always sovereign, secure and free from foreign coercion. the opposition media, and Presi- land’s pro-government press to As a guest of the Three Seas greeted first whether by a man “The visit was a huge diplomatic success for Po- dent Trump complained about John F Kennedy’s historic 1963 (Trimarum) Initiative Summit, or another woman. That is incul- land which raised the level of Polish-U.S. ties and the “fake news” being churned visit to West Berlin, but Don- President Trump demonstrated cated into Polish children almost strengthened Poland’s position in NATO. out against his administration. ald Trump’s trip to Warsaw has America’s strong ties to Cen- The situation is similar in Po- prompted concerns over a presi- tral-East Europe. The Initiative from birth. Catholic League Launches 2017 Appeal by Msgr. Matthew Kopacz brotherhood has been in the Church The history and story of the Diocesan Coordinator through the ages. Whenever distress Catholic League is one of Christian Catholic League came to our brothers in the Faith charity. A story that brings the faith, in one part of the World, those in the life of the Church and hope not In apostolic times, when the other parts were always willing to only to Catholics in Poland. We, Church in Je- extend to them their helping hand. in the United States, the Church in rusalem was in When the Church in one place is not Western New York, the Diocese of great distress, self-supporting and is struggling to Buffalo also benefit. St. Paul did not exist, it becomes incumbent upon A former National Executive Di- hesitate to ask the Church elsewhere to come to rector of the Catholic League, Mon- the Catholics her assistance, for we are, together, signor Stanislaus Piwowar once of Corinth to “the body of Christ, member for said: “The Catholic League is no give generously member. And if one member suffers longer a mere relief agency. We are to the relief anything, all the members suffer contributing to preserve and defend of their broth- with it, or if one member glories, all the faith of a Nation brave enough to ers in religion. the members rejoice with it” (1 Cor. suffer for God and His Church and This bond of 12:25-27). Christian enough to grow in great- human solidar- Mindful of these words and ac- Scholarship recipients of the Catholic League at Polish ness.” MSGR.KOPACZ ity and Christian tions of St. Paul, American Catho- Pontifical College in Rome: Ks.Pawel Baran (Arch. Krakow), Ks. Daniel Prokop (Dioc. Tarnow), Most Rev. Andrew P. Wypych, Ks. astors, parish administrators 2017 CATHOLIC LEAGUE APPEAL Wojciech Wasiak, (Arch. Poznan), Ks. Jan Wojciechowski (Arch. are encouraged to have this “LIGA KATOLICKA” Warszawa), and Ks. Tomasz Zieba (Dioc. Swidnica). Psecond collection. An appro- RELIGIOUS ASSISTANCE TO POLAND lics continue to be supportive for the for higher studies — to staff chan- priate time would be the weekend of August 19/20 or 26/27 near the Your contribution will fund: needs of the Church. From day one ceries, universities, seminaries. feast of Our Lady of Częstochowa. • PONTIFICAL INSTITUTE IN ROME in 1943, the Catholic League Orga- Contributions may be placed in • PONTIFICAL COLLEGE IN ROME nization for Religious Assistance to It is ESSENTIAL, for the fu- your parish collection or mailed to • PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PRIESTS the Church in Poland has become a ture of the Church in Poland, these Catholic League, 160 Cable Street, • STRENGTHEN EVANGELIZATION, necessary and invaluable part in the Institutions continue to function. Buffalo, New York 14206. FAMILY LIFE reconstruction of the Church in Po- Through our financial assistance God bless us in this annual Ap- • ASSIST CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS land. these seminaries/Houses of Stud- peal. Our Lady of Częstochowa, “I implore you: remain faithful to this heritage ... Intensify this ies can in turn produce vocations to Pope St. John Paul II pray for us! heritage! Impart it to the next generation.” as the Catholic League ful- the priesthood, assist the Church not What we do to influence the present — Pope John Paul II filled its pledge to Poland? only in Poland but also to other parts HHas the time come to re- of the world. will change the future. MY GIFT THIS YEAR IS IN MEMORY OF: evaluate the work of the Catholic League? Not only Poland but should the Catholic League consider more q $100 q $50 q $25 q other the potential of the emigres who be- came part of Polonia in the United NAME States in the last few decades? Is there the need for stronger faith for- ADDRESS mation, training in leadership roles CITY STATE ZIP in the life of the Church in America and society? Perhaps! PHONE Meanwhile, during this time of discernment, the Catholic League q CHECK HERE IF YOU WISH YOUR GIFT TO BE ANONYMOUS needs to support morally and fi- 2016 Scholarship recipients of the Catholic League at the MAIL TO: MSGR. MATTHEW KOPACZ, P.A. nancially the POLISH PONTIFI- Polish Pontifical Institute in Rome. (l. to r.): Rev. Idzi Stacherczak, COORDINATOR CAL INSTITUTE and the POLISH Rev. Krzysztof Soczynski (Dioc. Opole), Rafal Kaniecki (Arch. CATHOLIC LEAGUE PONTIFICAL COLLEGE both in Warszawa), Rev. Mariusz Swider (Dioc. Siedlce), Rev. Pawel 160 CABLE ST., BUFFALO, NY 14206 Rome where young, talented priests Galuszka (Arch. Krakow), Most Rev. Andrew P. Wypych, Rev. God Bless You! Bóg Zapłać are sent by their respective bishops Adam Sycz. Rev. Lech Wolowski (Arch. Krakow), and Rev. Tomasz Krzysztofiak (Arch.Gniezno). POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • AUGUST 2017 www.polamjournal.com 5 Religion Our Organizations Bishop Paprocki Asserts Catholic Values St. Mary Polish American Society Founded in by Benjamin Fiore, S.J. of a newly independent museum ceremony of consecration of Laurie 1905, St. Mary’s honoring Poles who saved Jews Malashanko, Theresa Jordan and Catholic Church Springfi eld, Illinois’ Bishop during the Holocaust. It bears the Karen Ervin. Consecrated Virgins, served as a land- Thomas Paprocki recently de- name of the Polish Ulma family unlike religious sisters, pursue their mark for the Con- clared that persons in same-sex mar- who were shot to death there during own careers and do not live together shohocken, Pa. riages may not be admitted to Holy World War II by Germans for shel- in convents. Laurie Malashanko is community for Communion nor receive a Catholic tering Jews. Until now, the museum an acquisitions editor for a publish- more than 100 funeral unless they show signs of was a branch of the Castle Museum ing company. They resolved to live years, as the fi rst repentance. His “Decree Regard- in nearby, but now it has become in chastity in a “mystical marriage” Polish parish in ing Same-Sex Marriage and Related an independent entity. Over 6,600 to Christ. Although prevalent in the M o n t g o m e r y Pastoral Issues” affi rms the authen- ethnic Poles are commemorated in early church, consecrated virgins County, just out- tic Church teaching on marriage Israel’s Garden of the Righteous in largely disappeared after the 11th side Philadelphia. and references the Code of Canon Jerusalem for aiding Jews during century when women living a life of It was lovingly law throughout. The risk of public World War II. chastity came together in communi- built and nurtured scandal to the faithful is cited as a ties or religious sisters. The practice by Polish immi- concern behind the prohibitions. Blaze daMages 700-yeaR- was restored after Vatican II and grants and their Similar guidelines were issued last Old caThedRal. While mass there are now 245 consecrated vir- descendants for year by Archbishop Chaput for the was underway at the Cathedral of gins in 106 US dioceses. Communi- generations, serv- Archdiocese of Philadelphia, where the Assumption of the Blessed Vir- cation among them is facilitated by ing the spiritual Interior of St. Mary’s Church. gin Mary in the city of Gorzów, the archbishop also excluded from membership in the U.S. Association and cultural needs can Society held a variety of events thick smoke began billowing out of Communion those living in adulter- of Consecrated Virgins. of parishioners and visitors alike. that highlighted diff erent elements ous situations such as the divorced the building’s bell-tower. Worship- The architectural beauty of St. of Polish heritage and culture. These and remarried, which Bishop Pap- ers were safely evacuated and 20 sTO laT TO… Auxiliary Bishop Mary’s Church building represented included a święnconka Social in rocki agrees with. Jesuit Communi- fi re-fi ghting units battled the blaze Milan Lach of Presov, Slovakia on parishioners’ love and devotion to April which incorporated Polish cations Specialist Fr. James Mar- for 48 hours to bring it under con- being named apostolic administra- the Catholic faith as the centerpiece Easter foods and traditions; a Polka tin, S.J. criticized the prohibitions trol. As they directed their fi re hoses tor of the Byzantine Catholic Ep- of their lives. Fest with Polish food and polka mu- and listed other off enses which also at the 160-foot tower, townsfolk archy of Parma, Ohio. Bishop Lach In July 2014, after 109 years of sic in June; a Dożynki Polish Har- should have led to prohibitions such removed heavy antique confession- was ordained a Jesuit priest in 2001 service to Conshohocken’s Polish vest Festival in September (which as giving birth out of wedlock, re- als and religious art not knowing and he replaces Archbishop Wil- community, St. Mary’s was closed included a special performance by whether the fi re would spread to lations of fornication, and denying liam C. Skurla of the Byzantine and merged with three other parish- the main nave of the 700-year-old climate change. To clarify that the Catholic Archeparchy of Pittsburgh, es in the area. While initially kept Gothic cathedral. The tower will decree is not aimed at LGBT peo- Penn., who administered the epar- open as a worship site for a single ple, Bishop Paprocki stated the no have to be rebuilt but the rest of the chy upon the retirement of Bishop weekend Mass, the remaining regu- one is ever denied the sacraments or building survived the confl agration John M. Kudrick. larly scheduled Mass was discontin- Christian burial simply for having a remarkably well. Gorzów (formerly ued in September 2014 due to the German Landsberg) was among the homosexual orientation. slOvak caThOlIcs send fi nancial hardship associated with In response, Bishop Patrick cities ceded to Poland after the war sustaining multiple worship sites. chURch TO Iceland. Bishop McGrath of San Jose, Calif., said, by the Big Three Allies. This and other parish mergers over David Tencer of Reykjavik, Ice- “The diocese will not refuse sacra- the last few years have left Polish land, consecrated a new wooden ments of Christian Burial to anyone On PIlgRIMage. Seminarians Catholics throughout Montgomery church building, a gift from the Slo- who requests them in good faith.” Gerry Skrzynski, Jerry Pasnik, County without a home to celebrate He went on to state, “Let us remem- and four others from Christ the King vak Catholic Church. The church the religious customs and traditions ber and be guided by the words of Seminary in East Aurora, N.Y. (Buf- was a tribute to Bishop Tencer, a central to their heritage. Pope Francis: ‘The Eucharist is not falo Diocese), ended their Spiritual Capuchin Franciscan and native of In response to St. Mary’s Church a prize for the perfect, but a pow- Summer program at the seminary Slovakia. Wood is very scarce in no longer being used regularly, a erful medicine and nourishment for with a pilgrimage to the Holy Land rocky Iceland, and so too are Catho- group of former parishioners and the weak.’” last summer. Seminarians Paul lics who number 3-4% of the coun- friends came together to form St. In another declaration, Bishop Cygan and Charles Johnson this try’s 350,000. Many of the Catho- Mary Polish American Society in Parocki issued a statement regard- year spent two months walking the lics there are Polish immigrants who hopes of breathing new life into this ing parents of children enrolled in ancient Camino de Santiago, a pil- moved there for work. The seating beautiful church and preserving its Catholic schools. All children will grimage path across northern Spain capacity of the church is about 50. architectural, religious, cultural, and be welcome in the schools as long ending at the shrine of St. James of The country lost its bishop in 1550 historic signifi cance for future gen- as the parents sign an agreement of Campostela. Paul Cygan said, “I when the bishop was executed for erations, and to pay tribute to their expectations in the areas of morality look forward to someday sharing not accepting the Reformation. ancestors and the sacrifi ces they and material support for the Church, the experience with my parishio- The Catholic bishops were restored made to preserve their faith and Pol- stipulating that Catholic students be ners, knowing we are all walking to- again in 1929. ish heritage in their new American Preparing for May Devotions. educated according to Church prin- gether to the same destination. The homeland. ciples regardless of their parents’ good things that happen on the way FIRsT sOvIeT-eRa MaRTyR Relying on a special provision the local Słoneczniki Children’s lifestyles. Parents who actively — and the struggles and challenges BeaTIFIed In lIThUanIa. Mur- in Church law that allows groups to Polish Folk Dance Group); a Christ- promote a moral or doctrinal posi- — are all opportunities to grow in dered with a lethal injection in 1962 form to care for the fi nancial needs mas Bazaar in November; and a tion contrary to Catholic teaching or grace.” after 16 years in prisons and labor of sacred spaces, St. Mary Polish Wigilia Christmas Social with a making a public issue of their state camps in communist dominated American Society is dedicated to pre-Christmas Mass in St. Mary’s in life contrary to Catholic teaching haPPy annIveRsaRy TO… Fr. Lithuania, Archbishop Teofi lius bringing generations together by Church in December. The Society shall be considered in violation of Dennis Fronckowiak of the Buff a- Matulionis is the fi rst Soviet-era promoting Polish heritage and cul- hopes to build on these successes the Family School Agreement and lo RC Diocese celebrating 40 years martyr recognized by the Roman ture in and around Montgomery and hold more events and Masses will jeopardize their children’s con- of priesthood. He is currently pastor Catholic Church and the fi rst Lithu- while raising money for the mainte- in 2017. tinued enrollment in the school. at St. Timothy’s Church in Tonawa- anian to be beatifi ed on native soil. nance, upkeep, and restoration of St. If you are interested in fi nd- nda, N.Y. The last Lithuanian to be beatifi ed Mary’s Church. ing out more information about St. MUseUM hOnORs JewIsh was Bishop Jerzy Matulewicz- St. Mary Polish American So- Mary Polish American Society, visit saveRs. The village of Markowa ThRee cOnsecRaTed vIRgIns Matulaitis, founder of the Sisters of ciety took on all the expenses as- its Facebook page or its website in southeast Poland’s Podkarpackie In deTROIT. Detroit Archbishop the Immaculate Conception in 1987 sociated with St. Mary’s Church in http://stmarypolish.org/. You can (Sub-Carpathian) region is the site Allen H. Vigneron presided over the by Pope John Paul II. April 2016. These expenses include also send an email at stmarycon- property insurance, gas and electric, [email protected] to be placed on its water, landscaping, and inspection email list. Modlitwy The lIFe and legacy of fees. In addition to these monthly FR. JUsTIn FIgas, OFM conv. If you are interested in making a Famed bills, the Society strives to restore donation towards their capital cam- PUBLICATION OF PRAyERS. The Polish Ameri- body pure and my soul holy, and that I may love St. Mary’s Church so it can be used can Journal gladly accepts prayers ads for Jesus with all my heart. In these times so full of originator of paign for a new roof, you can con- publication. They must be received by the 10th pleasure seeking and so lacking in faith, teach us the “Fr. Justin for monthly Masses that incorporate tribute via their GoFundMe page at of each month, prior to the month of publica- to profess our faith courageously and to be willing Rosary Hour” Polish customs and traditions. https://www.gofundme.com/yh9y- tion, and must be pre-paid at the cost of $15.00 to sacrifi ce ourselves in practicing it, so that our $9.00, 82pp., As part of this restoration proj- each, which can be paid by check or charge. If good example may lead others closer to Christ p5c4 or send a check payable to you have any questions regarding this policy, and the Church He as founded. In thanksgiving pb., B&W ect, the Society recently launched “St. Mary Polish American Society” please call 1 (800) 422-1275 or (716) 312-8088. to God for the graces he bestowed on St Cecilia: photos a capital campaign to replace the Send to: Polish American Journal, P.O. Box 271, Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory be. St. Cecilia, Virgin to David Swedkowski, 1804 Spera N. Boston, NY 14110. and Martyr of Jesus Christ, pray for us. A.K. AVAILABLE roof at St. Mary’s Church, which Lane, Norristown, PA 19403. IN ENGLISH is quickly reaching the end of its As an offi cial 501(c)(3) non- PRAyER TO ST. CECILIA. St. Cecilia, glorious PRAyER TO THE BLESSEd VIRGIN. (Never OR POLISH life. This project will cost about Virgin and Martyr of Jesus Christ, I admire the Known To Fail). Oh, most beautiful flower of PLEASE SPEC- profi t corporation, St. Mary Polish courage with which you professed your faith in Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, IFy WHEN $63,000, and will rely on a variety American Society is tax exempt, the face of severe persecution, and the generous Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate ORdERING of sources including donations from meaning that all donations to the love with which you off ered your life in witness to Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh Star of the former parishioners, from people your belief in the Blessed Trinity. I thank God with Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Fr. Justin’s weekly message of spiri- Society are tax deductible. you for the wonderful graces He had bestowed Mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of tual guidance, encouragement, interested in promoting Polish heri- St. Mary Polish American So- upon you to make your life holy and pleasing Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the and hope was an infl uence on gen- tage, from businesses in and around to Him even in the midst of the wealth that was bottom of my heart and succor me in my necessity ciety looks to the future with great yours. I thank Him for the privilege off ered to you (make request). There are none that can withstand erations of Polish immigrants, their Conshohocken, grants, and regional hope that it will continue to be the of receiving the glorious crown of martyrdom. your power. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray children, and grandchildren. His and national Polish organizations. steward of Polish heritage and cul- Saint Cecilia, I also admire the purity of love for us who have recourse to thee (three times). broadcasts, begun in 1931, contin- To date, more than $10,000 has been ture in and around Montgomery that bound you to the Savior, which was greater Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (three ue today as the longest continually in your eyes than any human aff ection, so that times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days raised, but the balance is needed to County, Pa., while maintaining running religious radio program in you declared yourself before the enemies of the and then you must publish and it will be granted secure the roof before the upcoming St. Mary’s Polish Church in Con- Church, “I am the bride of my Lord Jesus Christ”. to you. Grateful thanks, A.W. the world. weather change. Pray for me that in imitation of you I may keep my shohocken as the home of these ef- USE FORM ON PAGE 7 TO ORdER In 2016, St. Mary Polish Ameri- forts. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • AUGUST 2017 www.polamjournal.com 6

Books in Brief Polonian Places PNA of Brooklyn Building On the Farm with a by Gregory L. Witul tional Alliance of Brooklyn was undertaker Anton Kwar- cianski. Anton traveled up and down the Hudson Valley Polish Grandmother Polish National Alliance promoting Polish causes and the fraternal to the Polish by Mary Lanham While get- of Brooklyn Building communities there within. As the organization grew, so ting ready for 155 Noble Street Brooklyn, New York too did Kwarcianski’s influence both inside and outside of Busia: Seasons on the the Christ- Status: Redeveloped Polonia. This is best manifested in his selection for giving Farm with my Polish mas season Across the United States, Americans are moving back the welcoming address to Konstanty Buszczynski, the first Grandmother K n i f f e l ’ s to the once-hollowed out urban areas of the Northeast and Polish Consul General to the United States. by Leonard Kniffel grandmother Midwest. This return to the cities has seen former Polish By the Great Depression, the PNAB was one of the PolishSon, 2017, 59 pgs. tells him neighborhoods being renewed and revitalized with fresh largest Polish organizations on the East Coast, with a head- PolishSon.comb about grow- blood and new residents. One of the areas seeing the most quarters at 142 Grand Street, 124 lodges with over 16,000 In the early 1950s, a six-year- ing up in redeveloped is the Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn, members, and the Czas Publishing Company, printers of old boy lived on a farm in rural Poland and home to the former headquarters of the Polish National the PNAB newsletter Time. With such a vast membership, Michigan with his Polish immi- the difficult journey she made on Alliance of Brooklyn. the position of president could grant grandmother. There was the boat from the old country to As Poles began settling be very powerful. While pres- no telephone or television to oc- the United States. After settling in America en masse in the ident of the Polish National cupy them. Instead they passed down in Michigan, his “Busia” last quarter of the nineteenth Alliance of Brooklyn from the time gardening, cooking, learned English but did not as- century, two powerful orga- 1941 to 1953, John Smolenski and keeping the house running. similate into American life com- nizations began to emerge, won his seat to the New York Leonard Kniffel paints a compel- pletely, preferring to make Polish the Polish Roman Catholic State Assembly and every re- ling picture of this simpler time food such as pierogi from scratch Union, a religious-based so- election thereafter. in his life with his short memoir, and listening to Polish-language ciety and the Polish National The PNAB would call Busia: Seasons on the Farm with radio. Alliance, a non-denomina- Grand Street home until the my Polish Grandmother. Kniffel’s style in Busia is per- tional organization open to all late 1940s and by 1953 the Sent to live with his grand- fect for younger and older read- Americans of Polish descent. organization would make its mother while his mother worked ers alike and is available for pur- As these groups grew on a na- home at the former headquar- in Hamtramck, Kniffel narrates chase from the Polish Art Center tional level, splinter regional ters of the Commerce Club what life was like in the year be- in Hamtramck, Michigan and the organizations began to form at 155 Noble Street. With the fore modern conveniences came gift shop of the Polish Museum across the country. On Febru- impressive five-story building to the farm. Leonard played out- of America. ary 10, 1903 a cohort of Pol- designed by Gustave Erda the side, around the barn, in the attic, ish New Yorkers formed the Polish National Alliance of and assisted with the labors nec- ABOUT THE AUTHOR. Leon- Polish National Alliance of Brooklyn had room to expand essary to run a household. Kniffel ard Kniffel, a librarian, has also Brooklyn, formally incorpo- and would merge with the describes the ritual of doing the written A Polish Son in the Moth- rating two years later. Polish American Aid Fund to laundry as such. erland: An American’s Journey Still a part of the Polish reach a peak membership of “On wash day, Busia rolled as well as Musicals on the Silver National Alliance, the new 23,792. With so many mem- the electric washing machine to Screen: A Guide to the Must-See group developed its own fla- bers and not wanting the has- the center of the kitchen. It stood Movie Musicals, and Reading vor built around six tenets, (1) sle of having to prepare, print, like big white kettle on four legs. with the Stars: A Celebration of unite Polish Americans and and mail the Time anymore, She filled it with water she heat- Books and Libraries. In addition others of Slavic descent for the PNAB divested itself of ed on the stove. Connected to to being a writer, Kniffel was the the purpose of affording them an opportunity to profit by the publishing company and made the Polish American the top of the machine were the editor and publisher of the maga- the benefits that accrue from such a union; (2) instill in Journal the official organ of the Alliance. wringers. Next to the machine zine of the American Library As- them a greater love for their adopted country; (3) encour- Over the years, the membership rolls began to thin on a bench was a wash tub, the sociation, American Libraries. age its members to practice the corporal works of mercy; and at the PNAB saw the value of its headquarters start to same tub I took my baths in. It He is also the president of the (4) preserve the faith of their forefathers; (5) make a posi- climb. In 2013 it was decided to list the building for sale was filled with ice cold water Polish American Librarians As- tive Polish contribution to American culture, history and and a year later it netted a $4.1 million sale. Today the and a few drops of bluing so that sociation and a member of the literature; and (6) encourage its youth to study and use the Polish National Alliance of Brooklyn Building is home to it looked like a clean, fresh little board of directors of the Polish Polish language. seven apartments that rent for several thousand dollars a lake.” Museum of America in Chicago. One of the early leaders to emerge out of the Polish Na- month. The Pondering Pole All About the Cause by Edward Poniewaz most admired figures in human his- of accomplishment and success in tribes, colonized by English settlers, tory have varying degrees of mys- making money and then giving it and is now farmed by the wave of The general theme or lesson for tery and legend attached to their away in order to help others. He was European immigrants … Today the this Pondering Pole is to encourage names and exploits. What I do like born in South Bend Indiana, moved descendants of Martin and Mag- you (especially our baby-boomer about Pani Plater is simply the idea to San Diego in 1965, and at that dalenna Smolak and their son and friends) to create that Polish bucket of a young, educated, and impres- point there was nowhere to go but daughter-in-law, Henry and Helen list before it is too late. As we push sive woman, in a similar vein as Joan up. Smolak continue to farm one of closer to retirement and beyond, of Arc, rallying the people, fighting, Jack Jackowski the stellar and the most progressive and beautiful legacy is what we are talking about and dying for her country. Not only most excellent Pondering Pole re- farms nestled in the hills of North- and there are places and people that were Polish patriots such as Tadeusz searcher, submitted the evidence eastern Massachusetts.” If you need need your time and effort and places Kosciuszko and Jozef Poniatowski shown below for the Polish Prebys. some delicious homegrown toma- and people that you can enlight- models for her, but “she admired His mother’s maiden name was toes and vegetables, visit SF. I think en. Keep in mind also that the list Bouboulina, a woman who became Maria Micinski. St. Joseph Cem- I know the answer to this one, but should be about the Polish things one of the icons of the Greek upris- etery in South Bend, (whose history the Smolak family, Polish or not? you can do for yourself and friends ing against the Ottomans, a Polish is online) created a Polish burial and for and with your family. If you fighter Anna Dorota Chrzanowska, section. Conrad’s parents and rela- dziekuje bardzo to Jack Jack- leave it to chance or to someone as well as Joan of Arc.” tives are buried in the Polish sec- owski for the great information on else to do, it most likely will not get Whether she really was fierce in tion, along with Stanley Coveleski, Conrad Prebys. done. Not being judgmental; that’s Countess Emilia Plater (13 Nov. battle and brilliant in strategy and Hall of Fame pitcher. His family is just the way it is. 1806 – 23 Dec. 1831) was a Polish tactics or not, it is the passion sur- listed on a website named Polish I hope you are having a wonder- With that in mind, we all know noblewoman and revolutionary. rounding her participation and ef- Immigrants to the Midwest. ful summer and enjoy the last two the story of Joan of Arc, the Maid of She fought in the November 1830 fort in the cause that is monumental. Prebys is an aberration of Przby, months. I say two months because Orleans, saint of the Holy Catholic Uprising, during which she raised a Once again, Emilia Plater shines Przbylo, Przybeszewski, etc., and with global warming September is Church, and inspirational leader of small unit, participated in several as another example of how female Conrad is a fairly popular name now an extension of the summer the French army in support of the engagements, and received the Poles fought for their country’s right among the Poles. For instance, my season rather than the beginning of French king, Charles VII, during rank of captain. to exist and enjoy life and liberty. Polish-born daughter in law, named Fall. Around here, anyway, that is the Hundred Years War against the manded a mixed infantry and cav- And as I have said many times, it is my grandson Konrad. true. Just an FYI, the best golf in the English. She was quite the heroic alry unit, was promoted to captain, perplexing to me why every Polish Hard for me to disagree with any Midwest is in September and Octo- woman but did you know that there and though she did not fight in any person in this country and around of these findings so I am safe to add ber. is a Polish Joan of Arc? of the major battles of the insurrec- the world does not profess their Pol- him to the growing list of Polish bil- Emilia Plater was a young woman tion, she participated in a number of ish lineage and be steadfast in that lionaires. Now, we need the same If you have an answer to of noble birth who joined in the Pol- minor skirmishes. Emilia was totally reality. The love I have for the an- kind of research on Terrance Pegula, the questions, have a question of ish November 1830 uprising against committed to the cause and died De- cestral homeland is a mantra, on the the Buffalo-born billionaire. your own, or have interesting facts imperial Russia. “Her family, of the cember 23, 1831 in the manor house list, to be stated each day of the rest Lucca Stanislaus, my beautiful to share, contact me at: Edward Plater coat of arms, traced its roots of the Ablamowicz family near the of my life. two-year-old grandson had a fun Poniewaz, 6432 Marmaduke Av- to Westphalia but was thoroughly town of Justinavas in Lithuania. time at Smolak Farms (http://www. enue, St. Louis, MO 63139; email Polonized. Much of the family re- There is a certain amount of Polish or not? In the Febru- smolakfarms.com), located in North [email protected]. N.B. If you located to Livonia during the 15th doubt as to whether Plater’s military ary 2016 Pondering Pole, I asked Andover, Massachusetts. Smolak send email, reference the Polish century and later to Lithuania…She exploits are true and some maintain whether the billionaire property de- “combines agriculture, education, American Journal or the Pondering is described as either Polish, Polish- that they are based more on legend veloper and philanthropist Conrad and entertainment in a very special Pole in the subject line. I will not Lithuanian or Lithuanian.” than on reality. That is not necessar- Prebys is Polish. Prybys passed way. The land was carved by gla- open an email if I do not recognize During the uprising she com- ily out of the norm as many of our away July 24, 2016 but left a legacy ciers, settled by prehistoric Indian the subject or the sender. 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We must re- Pachmann, Rachmaninoff, and his lina is a tribute to this extraordinary mind ourselves that historically fellow countryman, Jozef Hofmann. virtuoso. His remains are interred in Poland was a country on wheels. At He died 1n 1938 at the age of 68 California. the height of the geographic extent and is buried in New York. of the Polish Lithuanian Common- wealth, Polish borders extended practically from Berlin to Moscow and from the Baltic Sea to the Black Sea. Also, for 123 years (1795-1918) it was partitioned off the maps of Joanna Domanska. Joanna Europe by Austria, Prussia, and started her piano studies at the Russia. The post-World War II Academy of Music in Krakow with Polish borders correspond to Pol- Professor Jan Hoffman, and she ish borders during the second half graduated with distinction in 1982 was devoted to his adopted home- of the 10th century. Thus, numer- from the Academy of Music in Ka- land, and insisted that the Polish ous Poles came from areas that are towice, in the piano class of profes- language be used in his household. now part of other countries, espe- sor Andrzej Jasinski. She continued Six months after Frederick’s birth, cially the Ukraine and Lithuania. her piano studies with Livia Rev in the family moved to Warsaw. His This caveat applies to musicians as Paris in 1986-1987. Domanska is first professional piano tutor was the well. Prior to World War II, Poland considered an excellent interpreter pianist Wojciech Zywny. was the home of the largest Jewish of Karol Szymanowski’s works. Mieczyslaw Horszowski. Chopin was a child prodigy who population in the world. The author, While Szymanowski is best known Josef Hofmann. Hofmann was Mieczyslaw was born in Lwow had begun giving public concerts by however, does not wish to confuse as a composer, he was an outstand- born in 1876 in Podgorze, Poland (aka Lviv, Lemberg) now in the the age of seven, and started com- nationality with religion. Conse- ing pianist as well. Domanska is near Krakow. A child prodigy, he Ukraine. He was initially taught by posing about the same time. From quently, mention of the musician’s also appreciated for her interpreta- gave his first recital at the age of five. his mother, but became a pupil of 1823 to 1826 Chopin attended the religion, if he or she had one, will tions of Brahms, Ravel, Mozart and, While touring the United States, the Theodor Leschetizky at the age of Warsaw Lyceum where he received be held to a minimum. of course, Chopin. Society for the Prevention of Cru- seven in Vienna. In 1901 he gave a organ lessons from the Czech musi- It is safe to say that composers She is a laureate of several in- elty to Children intervened causing performance of Beethoven’s Piano cian Wilhelm Wurfel during the first and conductors start out as per- ternational piano competitions, and the tour to be cancelled. A $50,000 Concerto No. 1 in Warsaw, and soon year. In 1826 he started a three-year forming instrumentalists, typically recorded for Polish radio and televi- donation by Alfred Corning Clark after toured Europe and the Ameri- course under the Silesian composer on the piano (Karol Szymanowski sion, Radiotelevisione Italiana, and satisfied the condition of his tour, cas as a child prodigy. In 1905 he Jozef Elsner at the Warsaw conser- and Andrzej Panufnik) or the violin Radio France. Currently, Joanna but forbade Hofmann from per- played for Gabriel Faure and met vatory. (Grazyna Bacewicz, considered by conducts piano classes in Katowice, forming in public until he turned 18 Camille Saint-Saens in Nice. In In 1830 Chopin, already recog- many the finest female composer). Poland. years of age. 1911 Horszowski put his perform- nized in Poland as an exceptional pi- The theme of this essay, however, The donation permitted Hofmann ing career on hold to study litera- anist and composer, set out for other compels the author to focus on the to continue his studies in science ture, philosophy, and the arts in Par- European countries never again to performance as pianists or compos- and mathematics, and to take music is. Horszowski was barely five feet return to his homeland. He settled ers for the piano, and not on the lessons from Heinrich Urban (com- tall and had small hands. It has been in Paris in 1831, and by 1832 estab- artists as conductors or symphonic position) and Moritz Moszkowski suggested that this is one possible lished himself among the Parisian composers. The number of Polish (piano). In 1892, Anton Rubinstein reason he never attained superstar musical elite; earning the respect of pianists is quite impressive (see accepted Hofmann as his only pupil. status. With the encouragement of such peers as: Schumann, Mendels- table 1). Therefore, not all of them Hofmann met Godowsky in Berlin Pablo Casals, he returned to the con- sohn, Hiller, Liszt, and Berlioz, inter will be highlighted. The author in 1900, becoming friends until Go- cert stage, and settled in Milan until alia. He became friends with Liszt. takes full responsibility for deciding dowsky’s death. he emigrated to the United States While in Paris, Frederic became a which to include and which to omit. Hofmann became the first direc- States during World War II. sought after piano teacher. Chopin The primary criterion for inclusion tor of the Curtis Institute of Music in From 1940 he lived first in in had one fiancee, Maria Wodzinska, is international recognition. Philadelphia in 1927, and remained New York City and later in Philadel- but her parents successfully dis- The list of internationally rec- so until 1938, when he was forced phia. Horszowski played with the couraged marriage. In Paris, Chopin ognized pianists highlighted below to resign. By then he had become NBC Symphony Orchestra under developed a prolonged and intimate will be arranged alphabetically an alcoholic, and this condition Toscanini with whom he developed relationship with the French writer rather than rank order so as to avoid had a negative impact on his career a friendship. During the 1954-1955 George Sand (her nom de plume). unintentional bias. as well as his life. By the time he season he gave a memorable cycle Toward the end of his short life, she Leopold Godowsky. Go- died in 1957, he had published over of Beethoven’s entire solo piano was more of a nurse than anything dowsky was born in 1870 in Zasliai, 100 works, many of them under works in New York. In 1960 he did else. now in Lithuania. the pseudonym “Michel Dvorsky.” the same for Mozart’s piano sonatas. Chopin preferred intimate ven- Another child prodigy, Go- Hofmann was also an outstanding He often appeared at the Prades and ues to large ones. He favored salons dowsky was already composing and inventor. By the time he passed Marlboro Festivals, and performed and his Paris apartment, where he becoming proficient on the piano away, he obtained over 70 patents, twice for U.S. presidents. Also, he entertained small audiences. It is es- and violin by the age of five. He among them the windshield wiper was widely recorded. Horszowski timated that during his lifetime, he gave his first concert at nine years and the pneumatic shock absorber. had one of the longest performing gave about 30 public concerts. Such of age, and toured throughout Lithu- His understanding of the mechan- careers on record, and he died in a small number is most unusual for ania and East Prussia. Godowsky is ics of the piano permitted him to Philadelphia in1991 one month be- a virtuoso of Chopin’s stature. Cho- most unusual in that he was largely modify his beloved Steinway to suit fore his 101st birthday. Mieczyslaw pin composed within a self-imposed self-taught. After briefly study- his playing. Many of his contempo- gave his final piano lesson a week restriction of short compositions. ing under Ernst Rudorff in Berlin, raries considered Hofmann to be on before his death. All of Chopin’s compositions are he emigrated to the United States, the short list of the finest pianists of for the piano, and most of them are where he made his debut in Boston the 20th century. For example, Har- Next: Paderewski, for the solo piano. He did, however, in 1884. In 1885-86 Leopold con- old C. Schonberg has argued that Rubinstein, and more. compose two piano concertos. Fred- tinued his career by embarking on Hofmann was the most flawless and eric tended to adopt Polish musi- an extended tour of the northeast- possibly the greatest pianist of the continued next month cal idioms, such as Mazurkas and Emanuel Ax. Ax was born in ern United States and Canada with Polonaises for his compositions, Lviv (Lwow in Polish), Ukraine violinist Ovide Musin. In 1887 he but it should be remembered the he June 8, 1949. At the age of seven returned to Europe where he gave Become a member today was trained in the tradition of J.S. he and his family moved to Warsaw, numerous recitals in Paris and Lon- Bach, Beethoven, Hayden, Mozart, Poland where he studied piano. don, eventually becoming a protege Schubert, and Field. Therefore, his Polish American Two years later, the family and friend of Camille Saint-Saens. music is universal. Over 230 works moved to Winnipeg, Canada where In 1890 he returned to the U.S. and Historical Association by Chopin survive. The ones that he continued his studies. In 1961 the began a pedagogical career at the were lost were from his childhood. The Polish American HistoricalAssociation family relocated to New York City, New York College of Music, which Chopin probably died from tu- was established in December 1942 as where Ax pursued his studies at the he continued at the Gilbert Raynolds berculosis at the age of 39. People a special commission of the The Polish Juilliard School under Mieczyslaw Combs Broad Street Conservatory from all over came to his funeral in Institute of Arts and Sciences in America to Munz, another Polish pianist. Ax is in Philadelphia, and the Chicago Paris, where he is buried. His heart, collect, compile and publish information about currently on the faculty of the Jul- Conservatory. In 1909, he took over in accordance with Polish tradi- Polish Americans. In October 1944, it was reor­ganized as a national liard School. He has been the main Busoni’s master classes in Berlin. tion, rests in Holy Cross Church, American society to promote study and research in the history and duo recital partner of the popular- As a composer, Godowsky is best Warsaw, Poland. His influence on social background of Americans of Polish descent. The Association, cellist Yo-Yo Ma. Together they known for his paraphrases of piano piano music and piano virtuosi to which was incorporated under the laws of Illinois in 1972, strives to recorded much of the cello/piano works by other composers, which this day is incalculable. As a trib- assist and cooperate with all individuals and organizations interested repertoire. he enhanced considerably, as well ute to Chopin, a museum featuring as for his transcriptions. His most in Polish American life and history. Contributions in support of the Chopin memorabilia, including his work of the Association are tax-exempt. Frederic Chopin. Chopin was famous work in this genre is the 53 last Pleyel piano, was established in born in Zelazowa Wola, Poland Studies on Chopin’s Etudes (1894- Regular one-year membership to the Association is $40.00. ($25.00 for Warsaw; and the International Cho- about 29 miles west of Warsaw in 1914). His piano compositions are students) made payable to the Polish American Historical Association. pin Piano Competition in Warsaw, 1810. His father, Nicolas Chopin, considered among the most difficult begun in 1927 and held every five Polish American Historical Association was a Frenchman who emigrated works ever written. Even Vladimir years, requires that contestants play Central Connecticut State University from France to Poland in 1787 at the Horowitz considered his composi- his music. For good measure, one of 1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT 06050 age of sixteen, and in 1806 married tions unplayable, and opined that to two premium Polish vodkas carries www.polishamericanstudies.org Justyna Krzyzanowska. Nicolas do so would require six hands. Yet, his name. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • AUGUST 2017 www.polamjournal.com 9

Polonia of the Eastern Great Lakes Four More Poles Named “Righteous” KRAKOW — Four Polish WNY’s Polonia Trail adds new Sites citizens have been posthumously by Michael Pietruszka PoloniaTrail.com. Family Style Dinner; 7:30 Program; The 2017 Roncesvalles Polish awarded Righteous among the and dance music by Special Deliv- Festival, North America’s larg- Nations medals for their eff orts BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Polo- IskIeRkI. The Royal Ontario ery from 8:00-11:00 p.m. Admis- est celebration of Polish culture in in helping Jews during World nia Trail is expanding, and will add Museum in Toronto will continue sion donation is $40 per person by Toronto, will take place September War II amid the German Nazi thirty additional sites to the website to exhibit “The Evidence Room: Sept. 1; $45 thereafter. Reservation 16th and 17th. More information Holocaust. highlighting Western New York Po- The Role of Architecture in Con- deadline is October 5. For info and can be found at http://polishfestival. A ceremony held in the Gali- lonia’s historic places of interest. structing Auschwitz” until January tickets call (716) 983-5084. ca ... The Professional & Business cia Jewish Museum in Kraków Polonia Trail creators, James of 2018 ... The Hamilton, Ontario Women of Polonia will present au- saw the families of Adam Janik, L. Ławicki and Andrzej D. Central Library presented the exhib- Song and Dance Group thor Sophie Hodorowicz Knab’s Maria and Wincenty Kwiat- Gołębiowski spent the past year ob- it “Poles in the Canadian Mosaic: From Poland at Daemen lecture on her latest book, “Wear- kowski, and Bronisława Porwit taining funding from the Canisius 150 Years of History” from July 6th College, Sept. 17 ing the Letter “P”: Polish Women as receive distinctions in the pres- College Permanent Chair of Polish through the 29th ... Guy Stephenson Forced Laborers on Nazi Germany, ence of Knesset Chairman Yuli Culture for the project; working is writing a new biography of Buf- Jedliniok Polish Academic 1939-1945” at its September meet- Edelstein and the Speaker of the with local historians, Carl Bucki falo native and the most combat Song and Dance Ensemble from ing ... The AAA of Western and Polish lower house of parlia- and Gregory Witul, to identify ad- decorated U.S. soldier of World War Wroclaw, Poland will perform on Central New York will be off ering ment, Marek Kuchciński. ditional sites and obtain historically II, Lt. Col. Matt Urban ... Immacu- Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 at 3:00 its “Discovering Poland” tour with “Today in Kraków we are wit- accurate narratives; and coordinat- late Conception Parish in Eden held p.m. in the Daemen College- October 5th and 19th, and Novem- nesses to great history, one that ing with website developer, Tommy a Polish Folk Mass and Pork Chop Wick Center Social Room, 4380 ber 2nd departures ... The Msgr. holds both a personal and uni- Creenan, of Airship Design to pre- Dinner on July 8th ... The Podhale Main St., Amherst, N.Y. Tickets: Adamski Polish Saturday School versal signifi cance,” Kuchciński pare the necessary technical chang- Parents and Youth Association $15 advance, $20 door (students will host its Annual Banquet at the said to those gathered at the es to the Polonia Trail website. hosted its annual “Podhale Picnic” $10). 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The an exhibit “Camp Kosciuszko: The awarded the Righteous medal • Pulaski Club, Olean of Czestochowa / Polish Day.” So- event is sponsored by the Am- Polish Army at Niagara Camp, 1917 “certainly didn’t consider their • Copernicus Monument, N. prano Brittany Mruczek performed Pol Eagle, Daemen College Pol- - 1919” from November 1, 2017 actions heroic but rather saw it Tonawanda at the event. ish Studies, and Polish Heritage through November 15, 2018. as a moral duty of saving a life,” • St. Mary’s Assumption., Albion This year’s 39th Annual Cheek- Dancers of WNY. The Buff alo Philharmonic Or- an act which carried a death pen- • Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, towaga Polish American Festival chestra, under the direction of JoAnn alty in German Nazi-occupied Medina took place in the Town Park on Har- The Pulaski Police Association Falletta, will present Krakow-born Poland. • St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, of Buff alo and WNY will hold its pianist Konrad Skolarski in recital Niagara Falls lem Road from July 13th through The Righteous among the Na- • Echo Club, Niagara Falls the 16th. Polka bands, Villa Maria Family Picnic at Como Park in Lan- on November 1st, and performing tions medal is the highest civil • Brinski Grave, Bath Chorale, and the Polish Heritage caster on August 2nd ... The St. Stan- in “Chopin’s Piano” on November distinction in Israel, awarded to • Holy Trinity Church, Niagara Falls Dancers of WNY performed. As islaus Polish Arts Festival will be 4th, at Kleinhans Music Hall … Re- Gentiles by the Yad Vashem In- • Holy Cross Church, Salamanca part of the festival, the “Trail of held on the parish grounds in Roch- tired NYS Appellate Division Jus- stitute in Jerusalem since 1963. • St. Hedwig Church, Dunkirk Hope” exhibit, which tells the story ester on August 4th and 5th ... The tice Ann Mikoll and James Lawicki, Over 26,500 civilians have re- • St. Hyacinth Church, Dunkirk of the Poles transported from Rus- Explore and More Children’s Mu- president of the WNY Division of ceived the honor so far, includ- • Kosciuszko Club, Dunkirk sia to Iran in 1939, was on display at seum’s “Wander the World Wednes- the Polish American Congress, are ing 6,700 Poles. • Moniuszko Social Club, Dunkirk the Cheektowaga Town Park ... 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An Impressionistic Look at a Controversial Moment in Broadway History TAUBEPHILANTHROPIES PHOTOS: tion in an attic in the Łódz Ghetto of German-occu- pied Poland dur- ing World War II. With music and humor, In- decent explores the loss of Yid- dish theater and the ever-changing mores of audi- ences. Playwright Paula Vogel, also a Pulitzer winner is marking her Broadway debut and provides the Stefan Wilkanowicz (photo. left) is honored with the 2017 Irena Sendler Memorial Award, presented by execu- voice and struc- tive director Shana Penn of Taube Philanthropies, at a June 30, 2017, ceremony at the Temple Synagogue, ture from which as part of the Krakow Jewish Culture Festival. Bogdan Bialek (photo, right) receives the 2017 Irena Sendler the story can be Memorial Award. told. Indecent “Lighting Design.” Chairman of Taube Philanthropies nist Poland, his skyrocketing music Indecent is based on the real-life “Ararat” Jewish examines artistic Indecent will end its run at the and Honorary Consul for the Re- career, a deadly crash in which two Kleinkunst Theatre of Łódź, Poland. struggles, but it Cort Theatre on August 6 and is sure public of Poland in San Francisco. members of his band were killed, is an immigrant to enjoy subsequent new stagings at Nominations for the annual and even being stabbed while in by Staś Kmieć story about a time regional theaters across the United award are reviewed by a panel of prison. They contacted him about in America when immigrants were States. advisory board members and Jewish making a movie. “When the produc- Indecent being pushed out. community leaders in Poland. For ers started searching who will play Review: The superb seven member en- more information on the founda- who, Jack Black said do not give on Broadway semble portrays multiple roles and is Polish Philosopher and tion’s programs: www.taubephilan- it to anybody – I am born to play The new Broadway play Inde- accompanied by a klezmer band of Psychologist Receive thropies.org. Jan Lewan!” cent takes an impressionistic look three onstage musicians – playing a Irena Sendler Award The movie, which premiered at at a controversial moment in Broad- variety of instruments. The produc- “The Polka King” – A this year’s Sundance Film Festival way history. tion is enhanced by the intricate and Taube Philanthropies of San in January, is entitled The Polka The play is based on the events often symbolic direction of Rebecca Francisco bestowed the 2017 Irena Story of Redemption King. With a script by Maya Frbes surrounding Polish-Jewish writ- Taichman and choreography by Da- Sendler Memorial Award to Stefan ad Wallace Wolodarsy, it is based on er Sholem Asch’s groundbreak- vid Dorfman. Some of the charac- Wilkanowicz and Bogdan Białek the Joshua Brown and John Mikulak ing 1907 Yiddish masterwork God ters are composites, while most are during a ceremony at the Kraków documentary, The Man Who Would of Vengeance (Got fun nekome) real-life fi gures. Screen projections Jewish Culture Festival on June 30. be Polka King. — from its inception in Warsaw, guide the audience through the con- Created in 2008, the Award is At the Festival’s post-screening Poland and its evolution throughout stant shift in personae. named for the Polish social worker Q&A, Jack Black was not the big- Europe and the Lower East Side to Based on the real-life “Ararat” who saved hundreds of Jewish chil- gest star in the room. That distinc- its explosive run on the Great White Jewish Kleinkunst Theatre of Łódź, dren from the Warsaw Ghetto dur- tion belonged to Jan Lewan, the Way in 1923, and beyond. In Eu- a theater troupe of actors rising from ing the Nazi occupation. The an- real-life subject of the fi lm. Shortly rope, the play was popular enough the ashes tell the story behind God nual program honors Polish citizens after Black introduced Lewan to to be translated into Polish, German, of Vengeance. The fi ctional Lemml, committed to strengthening Polish- the crowd, a festival-goer implored Russian, Hebrew, Italian, Czech and a former tailor and now stage man- Jewish relations and commemorat- them to perform something togeth- Norwegian. ager, who functions as the narrator/ ing the legacy of Polish-Jewish heri- er. They happily obliged with one of It was a controversial play master of ceremonies, along with tage and Holocaust memory, Lewan’s original polka “raps.” when it was translated into English the imagined company of Vera, Wilkanowicz, an author, edi- Black explained how he got into and bowed at the Apollo Theatre on Otto, Halina, Mendel, Chana and tor, educator, and Catholic lead- character: “I went on long YouTube West 42nd St. Set in a brothel, the Avram (portrayed by Richard Topol, er, worked as a journalist for Ty- wormholes of polka musicians, play includes Jewish prostitutes, the Mimi Lieber, Tom Nellis, Katrina godnik Powszechny, Poland’s which I highly recommend,” Black fi rst lesbian kiss on a Broadway Lenk, Steven Rattazzi, Adina Ver- longest-running independent jour- Jack Black and Jan Lewan sing an said. “There is some insane mu- stage, and the hurling of a Torah son and Max Gordon Moore) propel nal since the end of WWII, and impromptu Polka Rap at the Sun- sicianship in the lost art known as across the stage. The run was cut the story – making an indelible and as editor-in-chief of the monthly dance Film Festival. polka.” He also interviewed Lewan lingering impression. publication Znak. During Com- over FaceTime throughout produc- short by six weeks when the cast Known worldwide as the “Polka The production received three munist Party leader Władysław tion and perfected singing in a Pol- and producer were arrested, jailed, King,” some even say Jan Lewan Tony Award nominations, with Gomułka’s anti-Semitic and anti- ish accent; even performing most of indicted and convicted on obscenity was to polka what Elvis Presley was Rebecca Taichman winning in the intelligentsia political campaign his songs live on set during shoot- charges. The conviction was suc- to rock and roll. The Hazleton, Pa. cessfully appealed. Later, it was per- “Best Direction of a Play catego- in March 1968, Znak was the only ing. political organization in the Polish bandleader fell from grace after an formed as an act of artistic affi rma- ry and Christopher Akerlind for “I don’t have any polka in my Parliament (Sejm) to protest against investment scandal landed him in iTunes library, so it was a new expe- the campaign’s human rights viola- prison and now Hollywood will tell rience,” Black said. “But I connect- tions. Under Wilkanowicz’s leader- his story. Actor Jack Black (School STERLING SILVER JEWELRY ed with that music really quickly. I ship, Znak was the fi rst monthly to of Rock, Bernie, Kong Kong) will felt like there was some polka in my publish, in the 1980s, an entire is- play Lewan — a Polish immigrant DNA — I am a quarter Polish. I’m sue dedicated to Polish-Jewish rela- completely in love with the Ameri- A B C D E secretly hoping we bring back polka tions. can dream. In the movie some say with this movie. I’d like to do a full- In 2005, Pope Benedict XVI this is a story about redemption. on polka tour with the band.” honored him with the John Paul II Lewan hopes his story will inspire Award for human rights. Now 93, others to always do the right thing, The original Jan Lewan Orches- F Wilkanowicz has tirelessly and con- and will teach a lesson — there are tra members: G I Steve Saive H sistently played a pivotal role for no shortcuts to success, more than half a century in nurtur- For four decades Jan Lewan, (trumpet), Bob ing Polish-Jewish dialogue whose full name is Jan Lewandows- Lugiano (trum- J K Białek, a psychologist, estab- ki, was known for his Vegas-style pet), Scott Shirk lished the now annual Kielce March polka extravaganza shows – com- (saxophone), of Memory and Prayer in 2000 to plete with all the glitz and glamour and Stephen ALL SHOWN remember the victims of the worst that goes with being a music super- Kaminski (sax- ACTUAL SIZE anti-Semitic violence in postwar Po- star. The Grammy-nominated band ophone), re- land, when 42 Jewish citizens were leader had it all, but in 2003 he fell corded the mov- ALL ITEMS ARE STERLING SILVER • ALL THESE ITEMS ARE ie soundtrack at AVAILABLE IN 14 KT. GOLD • PLEASE CONTACT US FOR PRICING murdered and another 40 wounded from grace. during the July 4, 1946 pogrom in Today, he is paying restitution Avatar studios DESCRIPTION Kielce. The yearly program serves and makes no excuses for what he along with Le- A. Polish Princess ...... $7.00 GOLDEN LION to embrace the past, educate the did “I paid my price to the com- wan, who was B. #1 Babcia (Script) ...... $8.00 JEWELRY community, and foster dialogue. In munity and to society. I went to coaching Black C. #1 Babcia (Block) ...... $8.00 P.O. BOX 199 1994, he founded the fi rst museum prison for over six years,” said Le- on his vocals. D. Small Eagle ...... $12.00 PORT READING, NJ 07064 L e w a n d o w s k i commemorating victims of totali- wan. “You put yourself in a situa- Industry ex- E. Medium Eagle ...... $14.00 during the hey- (908) 862-1927 tarianism, the Museum of National tion where there’s no way out and perts say The F. Large Eagle ...... $15.00 day of “The Jan www.goldenlionjewelry.com Remembrance in Kielce. you go deeper and deeper. So, the Polka King G. Large Heavy Eagle ...... $35.00 Lewan Show.” “Both of these men, with their people who will see the movie will should be one of H. Extra Heavy Eagle ...... $40.00 • Add $5.00 S&H messages of understanding and rec- learn from the beginning – hey look, the bigger commercial breakouts of I. #1 Mamusia (Block)...... $12.00 • Prices subject to change • Allow 10-14 days for delivery. onciliation, have promoted toler- don’t go that way.” Sundance’s 2017 edition. The mu- J. #1 Tatus (Block) ...... $12.00 • If not satisfied, return for refund ance and dialogue in the face of con- Lewan was released from federal sic-driven fi lm will be released on K. #1 Ciocia (Block) ...... $12.00 within 15 days. fl ict, and have engendered openness prison in 2009. A Hollywood movie Netfl ix this fall and a deal is in the Tie Tacks of D, E, ...... $19.00/$21.00 • NJ, NY, CT, and PA residents must and humanity in response to contro- producer heard about his life story works for to be shown in theaters Tie Tacks of F, G, ...... $22.00/$42.00 add appropriate sales tax. versy and distrust,” said Tad Taube, which includes: his fl eeing Commu- around the nation. 11 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • AUGUST 2017

Polish Chef Medieval Sword Found in Polish Peat Bog Mislak Awarded PNA Honor by Richard Poremski Zamość, Poland — A com- Do you like kabanosy? pletely preserved medieval broad- BALTIMORE, Md. – by Robert Strybel sword from the 14th century has The successful surprise been found in southeastern Poland. tribute remained so until the The kabanos (plural: kabanosy) is a firm, long, finger-thick dry pork Experts say a knight who once very last second for James sausage, whose name was derived from the Tartar word for wild boar – wielded it may have been sucked ‘Jim’ Mislak – past presi- kaban. That seemingly exotic derivation harks back to the sprawling medi- into the peat bog where the weapon dent of Polish National Al- eval Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth which stretched all the way to the was discovered, near the town of liance Council 21 on June Black Sea and bordered Turkey. Hrubieszów and handed over to a 10, 2017. The fact that this sausage’s popularity has withstood the test of time is local museum. Mislak was honored attributed to both its hearty, meaty flavor and prolonged longevity. Because “It is possible that a knight was with the PNA’s prestigious it keeps indefinitely without refrigeration, over the centuries, it was the sucked into the marsh after a string “Silver Legion of Honor” preferred food of travelers, hunters and soldiers marching off to war, who of unfortunate circumstances, or that award in appreciation for could literally tuck the stick-like kabanosy under their belts. [the sword] was simply lost,” said his “many years of dedicat- Kabanosy are made from a combination of diced lean and fatty pork, the museum’s director, Bartłomiej ed service as a PNA Com- seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic, caraway and possibly a pinch of ground Bartecki. missioner and Council 21 allspice. A bit of saltpeter is added to cure the mixture and help it retain its The weapon is typical for the PNA National Secretary Charlie Komosa and President.” nice reddish-brown hue. After a night of flavor-blending in a cool place, the 14th century. “It is very light — it honoree Jim Mislak. mixture is tightly stuffed into thin sheep casing and hung up in the breezy The Award augmented originally weighed about 1.5kg ated how Mislak’s steady hand was outdoors to air dry. the Council 21 recogni- (about 3.2 pounds). Today it mea- able to stabilize — and then gradu- Next, they are slowly smoked to a nice reddish-brown. They are again tion plaque for his 25 years service sures about 120 cm (about 4’),” said ally increase over the years — the air-dried for several days until they weigh about one-half of what they did as president of Council 21 (1991 Bartecki. Council’s then-precarious finances. before processing. Kabanosy owe their longevity to smoking and drying, -2016), during which he also served He added that the weapon took Another major coup was Mislak’s as it is the moisture in sausage that causes it to spoil. The finished product as president of Lodge 238. much skill to make, is well balanced maneuvering and almost-mirac- ranges from firm but supple to dry and brittle (depending on the degree Mislak began his PNA member- and perfect for combat. ulous success in preserving and of dryness), and hearty their meaty texture nicely ship in 1987, during which time he — Radio Poland improving the Council’s massive blends discernibly peppery, garlicky and was elected as Lodge 238’s Finan- four-story tall masonry building for smoky flavor with a touch of caraway. cial Secretary for eight years, in the benefit of the present and future Also today, kabanosy are fa- salt lamps addition to being an on-going del- PNA fraternity. vorites with Polish campers, egate. FROM POLAND Eighty family members, friends hikers, picnickers, PNA National Secretary Charles Clean and ionize air for and guests attended the celebration anglers and hunters, Komosa traveled from the PNA na- your health and well-being. and dinner in the Council’s Great but in recent tional headquarters in Chicago to Hall, with much merriment and d e c a d e s Laboratory tested for personally present the award and comradery, and danced the after- they have ionization and quality. certificate, co-signed by President noon and evening away to the music also been Joyce (716) 860-0828 Frank J. Spula. Komosa recounted of the Lenny Adam’s Polka Band. increasingly [email protected] his years of friendship and coop- The entire affair was a most fit- catching on Arlene (716) 649-3188 eration with Mislak on many differ- ting tribute to Mislak — a noted across Polo- [email protected] ent important issues. Council 21’s PNA luminary — who is a man that nia. They are President Maksymilian “Maks” garners our utmost gratitude and re- available at Bondyra, and V.P. Richard Porem- spect, being of unimpeachable char- nearly every SALT LAMPS ETC. ski, both voiced many accolades in 5274 Broadway acter and integrity … and to whom Polish deli, recounting Mislak ’s dedicated and Lancaster, NY 14086 we salute with a heartfelt “Sto lat, grocery or faithful service to the PNA. (716) 564-9286 James E. Mislak!” market. In the main, it was much appreci-

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Sports Class of 2017 Enters Polish Sports Hall of Fame by Tom Tarapacki a Catholic school, was sports orient- ing career she is now back in New ster worked before and after school women’s teams in the Olympics and ed, and had a reputation of treating Jersey, serving as the athletic direc- to help support the family. the World Cup. She’s a two-time TROY, Mich. —Another over- coaches, athletes and students very tor at the College of St. Elizabeth. Just 5 feet 7 inches and only 175 Olympic gold medalist and a World flow crowd witnessed the National well. She thanked her husband for sup- pounds, he became an all-Ameri- Cup champion. She also has some Polish American Sports Hall of One of Bednarski’s sons, An- porting her career through the years. can guard on a national champion Polish ancestry. Fame welcome a Super Bowl win- drzej, was a three-time sabre All- The banquet, which attracted Michigan State team in 1952. He Hope’s maternal grandmother ning coach, a long-time NBA ref- American at Notre Dame. Janusz over 400 people, concluded with was hired as an assistant coach at was Alice Mae Miernicki, who was eree, a women’s basketball pioneer, retired in 2014 after suffering a a benediction by Orchard Lakes Arizona State in 1955 and became the daughter of Henry Miernicki and an elite fencing coach. stroke, and he and his wife, Isabella Schools Chancellor-Rector Msgr. head coach in 1958. Kush had 19 and Amelia Montero. Henry was NFL Coach Gary Kubiak, now live in Las Vegas. Thomas Machalski. winning teams. He was named na- Polish, the son of Jacob Miernicki NBA referee Steve Javie, women’s Juliene Brazinski Simpson was This was the 45th annual induc- tional coach of the year in 1975, and Helen Czahowrowski. Amelia basketball star Juliene Brazinski thrilled to be inducted, especially tion banquet for the NPASHOF, and when Arizona State went 12-0 and was born in France of Spanish and Simpson, and fencing coach Ja- French heritage. nusz Bednarski were inducted into the National Polish American PERKOSKI’S NOTEBOOK. In the Sports Hall of Fame in ceremonies New Balance Nationals, Mountain held at the American Polish Cultural Lakes (N.J.) HS senior Therese Center in Troy. Olshanski won her heat of the EE Kubiak said that he regretted that 800 and finished third in a personal- his father was not alive to be with best 2:12.04 ... Ewald Stefan Ja- him. “I can’t tell you what it would nusz, a Polish sprint canoer who mean to him,” he said. Kubiak add- competed in the 1968 Summer ed that both of his parents were very Olympics in Mexico City died at proud of their heritage, and were 76…… The Polish national soc- fluent in Polish. As he grew up in in- cer team advanced to a record high ner city Houston, they allowed him sixth place in the July FIFA ranking to take part in sports, which led to ... Polish chess players won bronze him being a star quarterback to Pius at the World Team Championship X High School. That, in turn, led to in Russia, their first ever at such an Gary getting a football scholarship. event. … Poland finished second “Without a scholarship, there was to Germany at the Athletics Team no chance of going to college,” he Championships in Lille, France, the said. best ever such result for the team ... Joined by his wife of 34 years, the Former Gonzaga center Przemek former Rhonda Kaminski, Kubiak Karnowski is playing for the NBA said that they were overwhelmed by Charlotte Hornets summer team. the Hall of Fame. “This is impres- sive … this is amazing.” Exhibits at Polish Steve Javie became part of just the second father-son combination American Museum PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. — (Frank and Kelly Tripiucka were the On Sun., June 4, 2017, the Polish first) to enter the Hall. Javie had ac- American Museum, in cooperation cepted on behalf of his late father, with the Center for Military Stud- NFL official Stan Javie, when the Javie, Brazinski Simpson, Bednarski, and Kubiak. ies, displayed the latest acquisition, elder Javie was inducted posthu- titled “World War II Polish Military mously six years ago. Steve recalled since her former colleague and best brings the total number of inductees gained the No. 2 national ranking. - The Polish Commandos- Broth- that it was at that at that time he first friend, Ann Meyers Drysdale, sur- to 143. Check it out at www.polish- He took the Sun Devils to six bowl ers in Arms” and a new temporary considered the possibility of his prised her by attending the ceremo- sportshof.com. victories, sent dozens of players to exhibit “Anders Army - Trail of own induction. ny. Meyers Drysdale, who was in- the pros and won seven WAC cham- Hope.” Javie said that “as we get older, ducted last year, played with Juliene SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS. As pionships. He won 176 games, lost A bilingual lecture by the Direc- we don’t get hung up on accom- on the U.S. squad that won silver part of its banquet, the NPASHOF 54 and had one tie. tor of the Center for Military Stud- plishments — we get hung up on in the first Olympics for women’s awarded scholarships to Klaudia A tough disciplinarian who put ies Gerald Kochan, and UN Polish people.” Wanting to help people, he basketball in 1976, as well as many Bankowski of Manville N.J.; Ben- his players through grueling training Mission Secretary Mateusz Sako- decided to enter the Catholic deacon other teams. jamin Hard of Helotes Texas; Da- camps in the August heat, Kush’s wicz, described the role of two leg- program in his hometown of Phila- The New Jersey native pointed mon Leja of Commerce Township, ASU coaching career ended in con- endary Polish commandos, Major delphia. Steve was not only joined out that her sister became a nun and Mich.; Angelika Osiniak of River- troversy when a punter said Kush Wladyslaw Smrokowski and Major by his wife, Mary Ellen, but also she herself considered following that head, N.Y.; Zoe Ryder of Birming- shook his face mask and punched Stefan Zalewski. On display is a by some former NBA referees in- path. “But I couldn’t play basketball ham Mich.; and Brady Wisniewski him during a 1978 game. Though commando jacket with patches, be- cluding Bennett Salvatore and Joey and pray — my knees couldn’t take of Withee, Wisc. Kush was never found liable, he was ret, medals from the Polish and Ital- Crawford. it!” she laughed. She was what was In addition, the annual Matt Do- dismissed. After leaving the college ian governments, documents, legiti- Janusz Bednarski was born in then called a “Tomboy,” and joined bek Special Recognition Award was ranks, Kush coached CFL Hamilton macies (authentications), passports, Warsaw in 1942, and at a young age her brother Joe in playing sports present to Ronald Bak, who had a to a winning season in 1981, then and photos. didn’t quite grasp the devastation with the boys. “I learned to play like 50-year officiating career in the De- coached the Colts in the National The second exhibit “Anders that destroyed most of his city. As a a guy, walk like a guy, even spit like troit area. Football League from 1982 to 1984. Army- Trail of Hope” is on loan young boy, he and his friends played a guy,” she said. Even her mother He also coached the Arizona Out- from the Polish government. This in the ruins. However, Warsaw had urged her to compete “and be better KUSH PASSES. On the night of the laws of the United States Football 14-panel exhibit in Polish and Eng- only one swimming pool remaining, than those boys!” Polish Sports Hall of Fame induc- League in 1985. lish summarizes the capture, depor- which made it difficult to pursue Juliene said that her parents, Jo- tion, a 1998 inductee passed away. Kush was eventually welcomed tation and suffering of Polish mili- his goal of becoming a swimmer. seph and Ruth, were “very Catholic, Frank Kush, the college Hall of back to Arizona State. The play- tary and families by Soviet Russia Instead he became a fencer, later a very strong Polish people” and told Fame coach who built Arizona State ing field at Sun Devil Stadium was and celebrates the 75th anniversary champion and eventually the coach the audience “I see them in all of into a national power, died at 88. named Frank Kush Field in 1996, of the signing of the Sikorski-May- of the Polish National Team. He you.” Juliene talked enthusiastically Frank Joseph Kush was born on and a bronze statue of him erected ski Agreement, which authorized came to the U.S. in 1988, joining about her Polish heritage, and point- Jan. 20, 1929, in Windber, Pa., one outside the stadium. the release and evacuation of Polish Notre Dame in 1995 and leading ed out with pride that her brother of 15 children of parents who came prisoners in Siberia. The exhibit dis- the Fighting Irish to three national Joe is the president of the Polish to America in 1906 from Lesko, Po- GOING SOLO. Hope Solo is a plays the formation of Gen. Anders titles. Bednarski told the crowd that University Club of New Jersey. land. His father, a coal miner, died 35-year-old American soccer goal- Army, its trail over three continents, he chose Notre Dame because it was After a ground-breaking coach- when Frank was 14, and the young- keeper who has played for the U.S. as well as its combat exploits as part of the British 8th Army, and most FEATURING heroically in Monte Cassino, Italy. 17th Annual Taste of Poland from Piekutowski’s Sausage Among the many guests and visi- Polish Heritage Open Team Prizes • Longest Drive tors were: Ambassador Boguslaw to benefit thePolish Heritage Center at St. Stanislaus Church, St. Louis, Missouri Closest to the Pin • Attendance Prizes • Winid of the UN Polish Mission; The “Polish Pickle” Hole PHO T-Shirts for golfers Sat., Sept. 16, 2017 The Falls Golf Club O’Fallon, Missouri • Vice Consul of the Polish Consulate 636-240-GOLF SCHEDULE Seymon Pevald, Col. Richard Jung $100 per player includes golf, dinner, beer/soda, on course, and 10:30 a.m. Range and Putting (retired); Malgorzata Zalewski Kuz- 11:00 a.m. Putting Contest awards. To register or for more information, contact: niarski; Commander John Piotrows- 1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start ki USCG Reserve, and friends and Jim Nowogrocki, 1015 Locust, Suite 400, St. Louis, MO 63101 • (314) 922-7657 6:00 p.m. Dinner and Silent Auction members of the Museum. A recep- 6:30 p.m. Awards tion followed. 13 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • AUGUST 2017

Resistance Rescue From Prison by Regina The guard stopped beyond the lavatory and One policeman poured a liquid into the two guards entered the area. Szamborska-McIntyre assigned his prisoner a spot along the wall. bowls as the other man stood by with a club “Victor Dielinski?” “You will billet here, on this mattress.” in his hand; he appeared ready to use it. “Wait Dysthmus raised his hand. “Here!” Resistance is a story about the conditions, “Is the General aware that I have no toilet- your turn or meet your maker.” “Come with us.” which led to the Warsaw Uprising during ries for bathing, or a change of clothes?” Dysthmus was not interested in obtaining He was marched out the door and back to World War II, and how the courageous and “I have been given no directive on this is- a bowl of the putrefied soup. He had recog- the familiar administration building. tenacious people of Poland fought the Nazi sue. That is something you will have to work nized the server as a school chum with whom One of the accompanying guards ad- he had shared many a boyhood misadventure. occupation, only to be decimated by the po- out for yourself.” He turned and made his way dressed the General. “Hiel Hitler!” his heels litical vagaries of war. back down the passage through the huge hall. Dysthmus sidled over to the cart. “Walek, so clicked, “Here is the prisoner, Dielinski.” Three main characters drive the story: “This is not a place you will grow used to, this is how you wound up; on the other side Greiner was examining a document on his Zygmunt Kaminski, publisher of an under- my friend.” of the law?” ground newspaper; Marek Gudzinski, aka An elderly man with a scraggly beard and The officer searched the face of the pris- desk. “Ah, yes, the reliable delivery man from Dysthmus, delivery man of contraband items an unkempt appearance addressed him from a oner and recognized a former classmate. the Schultz Sewing Machine Company.” to underground units; and Michal Bednarek, mattress on the floor. “Marek, were you dragged in as a hostage?” Dysthmus swallowed hard; his only hope attorney at law, who tries to remain neutral Dysthmus bent down to get a good look at “No, I’m here under an unlawful lock-up. was that the partisan, Joseph, had verified his and uninvolved. the man. “Have you been here long?” I’m an innocent victim.” position at Schultz Sewing Machine. “Long enough to indulge in fantasies of my “Almost everyone here is a victim.” He finally looked up at Dysthmus. “I hope CHAPTER XVII. Dysthmus was led from the bath and shower at home and the good meals I “What are you talking about, ‘hostages’?” your stay with us was a memorable one and administration offices of Paviak Prison by an took for granted.” He extended his hand up to “Governor Frank is in Warsaw on a short that you will do your best not to return.” armed guard. They walked through the court- Marek. “Allow me to introduce myself; I am visit. He’s staying at what used to be the Czech He scratched his name onto a form and yard where the scene of abduction had oc- Count Zarzitski, from Mokotow.” Ambassador’s place on Chopin Street. In the handed it to the guard. “Escort this man to his curred a mere two hours before. “I’m truly sorry for you, old man.” event any disturbance occurs while Frank is vehicle which has been impounded in the ga- Two guards stood sentry duty at opposite He looked around again at the overcrowd- in Warsaw, these men will be shot before a rage. Here is an order for its release.” sides of the entrance to the prison proper. ed conditions of the hall. firing squad. There’s fifty-six of them, most of Dysthmus clicked his heels, “Thank you them former elite of Warsaw.” They moved to open the massive doors for the “Don’t they ever move these prisoners on General!” approaching prisoner. to another place?” “Does that include the Count over there?” There was no response. They entered a cavernous dark hall and “Yes, but something of vital importance “Yes, we have honored guests that include were greeted by a noxious odor that caused must be going on, because they just recently artists, musicians, and political figures.” He Dysthmus to gasp. filled this hall with victims.” tittered, “I am rubbing elbows with the rich continued next month The cells along the walls were filled to ca- A clatter of wheels and clinking of metal and famous, who are now non-entities and pacity and additional mattresses were strewn approached from the opposite direction of the poor.” Regina Szamborska-McIntyre is a retired on the floor to accommodate the overflow. entrance. Two Blue Police were wheeling a Dysthmus smirked. “Well, maybe they’ll Speech Pathologist who currently facilitates The extensive lavatory was latrine fashioned cart with a huge kettle. On a shelf, to the side let the old Count go after Frank leaves town.” memoir workshops at her local library. She with a huge hose attached to a massive plug of the cart, were rows of bowls. Dinner was Early the next morning, the anticipated is the author of two books of historic fiction, in the wall to wash away the feces and urine. being served. breakfast carts had not yet appeared, when “An Altar of Sod” and “Yesterday’s Pupils.”

Sybiracy Scare and Relief After a Difficult Situation “Sibracy” (Poles exiled to Siberia during not float to the top of the lake. I took off my not to disturb it. They did not find anything. just after sunset. She came in the morning be- World War II) is written by Stefania Borstowa. clothes, caught the bucket and impaled it Kazgalej is really a special boy. Once we fore sunrise, watched for the sun to rise and Borstowa, her children and Marysia, a about 10 meters away from the shore. Then both together stole sunflower oil, fifty liters whispered something. She then asked us to sit home servant, were deported from Lvov to I went back to the shore and washed myself in total, and nobody caught us. At the sun- Tereska up on the bed with her legs down. She Krutoyarka, a small village in Kazakstan. waiting for the people to approach. When set I came back home. They let me go, since pulled off a nightshirt from Tereska, it was Soon after the Soviet Union invasion, her hus- they came, they asked me where was the grain somebody from the village came and said that wet from sweat. Tereska was weak, so she band was sent to the labor camp in Eastern bucket, and why did I steal it. Tereska went mad. supported her with her arm. When the sunset Siberia and died of dysentery, but she did not Apparently, I left a trail behind. The bucket So, I entered the house that was illuminated came, Kuzniecowa took the plate from the know about it until after World War II. holder scrunched when I was removing the in the sunset sun, with door to the room open. window, she crossed herself, prayed or said bucket and this woke up the custodian. I tried Tereska was sitting on the bed and praying some magic words. Then she sprayed water PART XXVII. At the end of May, I started to explain that I did not steal anything since I and singing. I stood at the corner and barely on a child’s body and head. She asked us to planning to take some wheat from the field in have enough to eat and they should know it could hear her voice, so high and thin. Finally lay Tereska back in the bed and covered tight- order to bake a good quality birthday cake for since I am well off. They didn’t believe me I started understanding words: “Holy Mother, ly with the quilt on. Before she left she said: Theresa, my daughter. So I stayed overnight and called people from the balagan. People please let mama, Jedrek and mom (Marysia) “the child will sleep until the noon, then she in balagan (a kiosk, usually for watchmen). looked everywhere at the steppe and the for- go back to Poland. You can leave me behind, would wake up hungry, prepare food for her At twilight, I left the house with a bucket to est. I am now dressed and sit quietly. They here, I would not be upset; you know what is ahead of time. When she left, we went to the get some wheat. Then I took my treasure to sent a boy, a Kirghiz for NKVD (Soviet secret the best.” She fell down into the pillow, then village to find some nutrient food. I bought hide it at small lake, with three sides, sur- service) police. On the way back to the town I came to her and touched her, she was all an egg, I mixed it with flower and made some rounded by a forest. I walked about 500 me- the boy told Theresa, my daughter, that I am sweaty but cool. I thought she was dying, so I dumplings. In the time for lunch Tereska ters, then I heard a call. in a big trouble. kneeled, prayed and kissed her hands. I sat the woke up, she sat down and asked, in a nor- “Hello Stephanushka. Wait.” The NKVD policemen came with a dog whole night with her, not knowing what to do. mal, maybe a bit spoiled voice: “mom, I am Discreetly I looked around. A kolkhoz’s to scare me. The dog was running around not She did not recognize anybody. so hungry, I cannot stand it anymore, please chief-manager, the same woman who tried to knowing what to do, but did not find anything. In the morning, a friendly Kazakh woman give me some food.” steal our piglet in the past, was following me, One policeman asked whether they looked came and she advised me to contact Kuzniet- She ate a full plate of dumplings with milk along with a lame custodian. inside the lake. They sent about fifteen girls zova. Kuznietzova was probably the wealthi- and after three days she was healthy again. I reached a top of a small hill and then ran and boys with long poles to check down to the est woman in the whole village, and was to the lake. Again I used the advice of our bottom of the lake. Kazgalej, one of the boys, known for her magic. I asked her and she im- continued next month previous haziaj (our kazakh host who died asked me on the site where the bucket really is mediately came. She examined Tereska and at war). He told us that if a bucket is imbed- and I told him the truth. Then he took his pole looked at her eyes. She asked us to put a plate — Reprinted courtesy of Jaga’s Polish Cul- ded upside down into lake’s side, grain would and then carefully moved it above the bucket, full of water on the window at the west side ture Website at: www.polishsite.us

Growing Up Polish American Hurt People Hurt Other People by Barbara Betlejewski tized children develop the dis-ease of “never Some might wonder why there were so was an abbreviated term for Jewish, and — enough,” which they then act out against oth- many Jews in Poland anyway, more than in as a verb — used in a disparaging manner to PART VIII. I only recently figured out why ers. Childhood trauma leads directly to such any other European country. This was because describe someone who cheats or drives a hard I think my Germanic classmates were even horrors as the 21 million killed in total by the Poland was ahead of her time and was a safe bargain. Jews have been money lenders since more damaged than me: German children Nazis and the 65 million by the Soviets. In haven for Jewish and other peoples for many antiquity, so their association with finance is have been victimized by some of the most rig- Poland itself, there were two Holocausts, the centuries. Jewish people valued education and nothing new, but that does not make it right. id and traumatizing child-rearing practices of well-known Polish Jewish Holocaust with were usually forbidden from owning farm- the entire globe, with perhaps the English as three million dead and the not-so-well-known land, so they were often professional people, continued next month a close second. This produces a crop of des- Polish Christian Holocaust with another 3 owning businesses or factories or apartment perate, driven, workaholic, and ultra-obedient million dead, a total of about 6 million mur- buildings. Many Polish Catholics were illiter- Barbara Betlejewska left her childhood overachievers. ders in Poland alone. The Soviets also killed ate farmers, and thus at a great disadvantage On the upside, this did result in many dis- around half a million people in Poland. Those in dealing with them. Understandably, under farm in Ohio at age 18, and lived in many coveries in science, medicine, and technol- tragedies were followed by the annihilation these insecure circumstances, many Jewish places throughout the United States and ogy. On the downside, nearly all those high- of about 1.5 million Germans by Poles dur- people became hurt people. What we cannot abroad for nearly 30 years. Her grandpar- tech discoveries were/are out of harmony with ing the forced relocation of ethnic Germans give back, we pass on. ents, who had emigrated from the partitioned nature (think Global Warming). Two wrongs westward after the war ended and Poland’s Growing up, I first learned of the word areas of Poland in the 1910s, purchased the never make a right, so it’s impossible for mul- borders were redrawn. Hurt people, in short, “jew” from my parents and grandparents as farm during the Great Depression to grow tiple wrongs to ever turn out right. Trauma- hurt other people. a verb. I was amazed, years later, to learn it food to feed their family. 14 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • AUGUST 2017

Toledo Polonia PAJBOOKSTORE GENEALOGY “Invest in Poland” Apt Slogan for Investment and Trade Agency To order, use form on page 7 by Margaret the United States. “Owens-Illinois’ business service Zotkiewicz-Dramcyzk “We are working to establish a center for all of Europe is located POlIsh trade offi ce in the United States, as in Poznan, Poland. Poznan is one IMMIgRaTIOn Thanks to a friend active in we currently do not have a presence of the most developed cities in Po- TO aMeRIca here,” Fedko said. “Poland has the land. It also has one of the lowest by Stephen various groups in Toledo’s Polish- Szabados American community, I was given sixth largest economy in the Euro- unemployment rates in Poland, and Item 2-271 the opportunity in mid-June to in- pean Union. Our work is to embark it is home to many successful en- $17.99 terview Wojciech Fedko, the ex- on fact-fi nding missions, to get a terprises.” (Many Toledo Poles can When did your ecutive vice president of the Polish feel for the business community in trace their ancestry to Poznan, with Polish ancestors Investment and Trade Agency. The the cities we visit. These partner- which Toledo has a sister-city rela- immigrate, where interview took place at the Park Inn ships haven’t been cultivated in the tionship.) did they leave, in downtown Toledo, where Fedko past 30 years. In 2016, the deputy why did they leave, how did they get and Senior Project Manager Jan Ka- prime minister and Minister of De- whIle In TOledO, Fedko and here? This book discusses the history moji-Czapinski were staying as part velopment and Finance of Poland, Kamoji-Czapinski met with Paul of Poland and gives some insights to Mateusz Morawiecki, mandated Zito, head of the Regional Growth possible answers to these about your of a multi-city tour of the United ancestors’ immigration. All three Polish States. This visit was a follow-up to this eff ort. To this end, the Polish Partnership (RGP). The RGP rep- partitions are covered and the material the previous visit to Toledo by U.S. Development Fund has allocated resents Toledo in promoting local will hopefully clear up your confusion Poland Trade Commissioner Sabina 16 billion dollars in assets to build businesses to the global commu- why your Polish ancestors listed that Kilmek and Consul General Maciej these partnerships and establish Wojciech Fedko nity. They also toured a Lockheed- they were born in other countries on Golubiewski in March of this year. worldwide Polish trade offi ces.” Martin facility in Akron Ohio before early U.S. documents. Brief histories tive is to assist Polish companies to heading to Washington D.C. for the of most of the ports that were used by meet American standards. The two FedkO Is cleaRly a good fi t for SelectUSA Investment Summit, the Polish immigrants for departure and “We are working to primary areas of interest for this this role: he has many years of man- highest-profi le event promoting for- arrival; life in steerage; and the process partnership are industry and auto- agerial experience at various levels establish a trade off ice in eign direct investment (FDI) in the of examination to gain admittance. mation. Plastic-injection molding is in both private and public compa- the United States, as we United States, held June 18-20. a good example of this partnership FIndIng nies. He was president of the man- What’s next? Fedko and Kar- currently do not have a process.” gRandMa’s agement board at śrubex S.A., SRK moji-Czapinski stated that increas- presence here,” Fedko said According to Fedko and Karmo- eUROPean S.A. and Wistil S.A. He has experi- ing the strength of potential busi- ji-Czpaniski, cities in the Rust Belt ancesTORs ence in restructuring, export devel- ... “These partnerships ness partnerships here will depend such as Toledo would be a good fi t by Stephen opment, M&A and in investment haven’t been cultivated upon the contacts they made while Szabados because there is a lot of potential op- processes in Poland and abroad. He in the United States. “We are look- Item 2-653 in the past 30 years. portunity and good infrastructure in has degrees from schools on two ing forward to continued meetings $19.95 this part of the United States. “The continents: the Richard Ivey School with the leaders in automotive and 210 pp., pb. Rust Belt has a solid infrastructure of Business, the University of Chi- Currently, Poland has 12 trade machining businesses. We also look This is a “must with the availability of land, tax have” book for the family historian cago - Graduate Business School offi ces world-wide, with a goal to forward to the possibility of staff - rates, and a labor force whose cost who wants to identify their European (Finance), the Northwestern Uni- establish eight additional offi ces ing our foreign offi ces with young is not prohibitive. It’s especially heritage. The author draws from his re- versity - Kellogg Business School by the end of 2017, 40 offi ces by managers who may be starting out important to focus on international search experiences to describe how to (Marketing Strategy), MIT - Sloan the end of 2018, and 65 by the end in their own business careers.” Fed business exchanges, in areas such as fi nd the resources available; fi rst to fi nd School of Management (IT Man- of 2019. The long-term goal is for mentioned that if an offi ce is located trade, research and developments, out where your ancestors were born in agement), and the Warsaw School Poland to have a global network in in Toledo, they would be interested Europe, and then fi nd the records. This and investments. With the right of Economics (Executive Manage- business ventures in industries that in hiring Toledo employees with revised edition covers genealogical business-to-business partnerships, ment Development Program). His can be commercialized. This will Polish roots. research for most European countries there is value added on both sides of enthusiasm for the development of be accomplished by networking to “We are here to ‘open the doors’ and includes detailed practical steps the deal. Ninety percent of our focus trade partnerships was clear from set up international Polish business between Poland and the United that will help you fi nd the success and is on mid-sized companies.” the records that you need. The author the beginning of our meeting. partnerships. States,” Fedko and Karmoji- Fedko was quick to add that part uses his experiences to give tips on “The idea is to network with Czapinski reiterated at the conclu- of their goal is also to locate com- what to avoid and what works; how to Together, Fedko and Kamoji- business leaders across the globe, sion of the interview. “We look panies in the United States that are fi nd and use critical records; and how Czapinski told me about the back- and to build business relation- forward to future trips to help build interested in expanding operations to use translating guides to decipher ground of their visit and the long- ships which will be benefi cial to all up the ties between Poland and the in Poland. He cited Toledo-based the foreign-language records. This term goal of the visits by Polish countries involved,” stated Kamoji- United States.” book gives you the tools to fi nd your government and business leaders to Czapinski. “A big part of this initia- Owens-Illinois as a prime example. European family.

Spotlight on Long Island MeMORIes OF dzIadka Rural life in the Kingdom of Poland 1880-1912 and Immigration to America / by Stephen Szabados Get Ready for the Polish Town Street Fair $14.95 by Barbara Szydlowski On Sunday, the last day for the aUgUsT annIveRsaRIes. Do of the estate. Also a loaf of bread, Item 2-670 Polish Town Street Fair continues at you remember when on August 2, baked from the fresh grain was di- pb. 134 pp. The fi rst Polish Town Street Fair noon with entertainment in the Pa- 1972 when the fi rst US missile“Co- vided so that everyone could taste it. This book is vilion for the whole family to enjoy. The master of the house greeted the about the life (Riverhead, Long Island) was held pernicus” was sent into space … In of a Polish im- the in August 1975 and today the Also located in the Polish Town August 1922 the last U.S. volunteer people, and danced in front of the migrant, from Fair continues to be one of the most Street Fair is the Polish Hall. In Suf- in World War I Polish Army left Po- house with the girl who was the best his birth in the successful events bringing people folk County for Polka Music it is land for home … Boston Baseball reaper, while the mistress danced Russian partition together to enjoy the Polish food, Riverhead Polish Hall, which will great Carl Yastrzemski was born with the best male reaper. Then of Poland: the the variety of vendors including be celebrating its 110th anniversary on August 22, 1939. folks sung songs in praise of the customs and tra- arts and crafts, jewelry and dancing in October. The Polish Hall will be master and the harvest. When the ditions he grew up with; his decision to the music of local DJ and Polka open during the Street Fair serving haRvesT TIMe. Since Poland music was over, the host thanked to leave his family and the land of his bands. This year, the 43rd Polish refreshments and food. While out- has been an agricultural country for them and invited the entire village birth; the trek across Poland to the port Town Street Fair will be held on Au- doors in the parking lot there will be many centuries, harvest festivals to supper and dance until nightfall. of Bremerhaven; his voyage across the polka music for your listening and Since the war in Poland, large North Atlantic Ocean; arrival in Ameri- gust 19 and 20, with the Street Fair have been held traditionally around ca; and his life in America. Through the opening at 10:00 a.m. dancing pleasure to TKO Band from the 15th of August — Assumption youth organizations have changed story of one man, you will learn and There will be a Polish Mass at St. Baltimore, Maryland from noon to Day known as the Feast of Our the entire aspect of the ceremony. It understand the hardships of a typical Isidore’s RC Church followed by 6:00 p.m. Lady of the Harvest … In days gone has become a great celebration and Polish immigrant in the early 1900s. the Re-enactment of an old fashion by the harvest celebration was held holiday for the entire countryside. Polish wedding. Miss Polish Town OF InTeResT. The fi rst issue of by the owner of a large estate for The role of the Master of the Manor POlIsh genealOgy: USA will reign over the festivities. the Long Island Image Magazine the people who worked during the has been taken over by leading offi - Four Easy Steps to Sucess When the Street Fair closes at features “Women in STEM” (Sci- reaping. After the crops had been cials, while the youth organizations by Stephen Szabados 6:00 p.m. there will be a Polish ence, Technology, Engineering, and harvested, the farm folk from the participate in the role of the reapers. $19.95 / Item 2-668 Dance Festival at Polonaise Park Mathematics) and “Marie Curie: A village in their costumes went to the An impressive program is prepared 164 pp., pb. Standout in Science” written by Ja- consisting of songs and dances, with This book is starting at 5:00 p.m. featuring the manor house, singing and playing designed to give music of Mike Costa & the Beat, mie Franchi plus many interesting their violins and bass viols. 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Translating your Polish Documents by Stephen M Szabados Familysearch.org is: https://family- mats – narrative or columnar. terms found in genealogical docu- when I find a document that has search.org/wiki/en/Germany_Hand- The Narrative format was used ments. The terms are in alphabetical additional or complicated sections. I do not read or speak Polish. My writing for the records of the Kingdom of order in the native language with its I use genealogy translators when grandparents always spoke English Indexes: I found many Pol- Poland which was controlled by English translation in the right-hand needed because they will be famil- to their children and grandchildren. ish church records had indexes on Russia and on records created in column. Familysearch.org has wiki iar with interpreting the old script However, I have developed enough pages at the end of each year and Krakow. The document is story-like pages include Genealogical Word and the old formal terms. Someone Lists for many languages which knowledge of the genealogical terms type of record. The indexes usually with the facts listed in a specific or- who only translates current modern include pages for Polish, Latin, that I can sort through the Polish re- include a record number and some- der. The basic elements are in the languages may have difficulty with German, and Latin and their corre- cords to find my ancestors. Here are times a page number. Using the in- same location on each document. the terms found in the older genea- some steps that I go through to ac- dexes will speed up your research. However, they are hard to translate sponding English translation. logical documents. complish this challenge. However, if you cannot find a name because they are handwritten and Another source of genealogi- The Polish Genealogy Society of Determine the language: The lo- in an index when there should be a many words are hard to decipher. cal word lists are books on Polish cation and the time period are deter- listing, either the priest missed the The book A Translation Guide to research. Books with genealogical America (PGSA) has a list of trans- mining factors in the language used. record, a different given name was 19th-Century Polish-Language Civ- word lists: lators on their website (www.pgsa. In the Austrian Partition, Latin was used, or the record was listed using il-Registration Documents by Judith • Follow the Paper Trail by Jona- org). the language of choice on church a different spelling. Frazin lists many phrases in Polish than D. Shea and William F. Remember to translate the com- records. In the Russian partition, I Alphabets: The Polish alpha- and English that are in the records Hoffman. plete document because even a found Polish was used on church re- bet has 32 letters, nine vowels, and which will make your translating ef- • Going Home: A Guide to Pol- small comment can enrich your cords until 1868 when an edict from 23 consonants. Some of the letters forts easier. ish-American Family History family history. Especially, look for the Russian Tsar forced the use of are similar and include diacritical The vital records found in Pol- Research by Jonathan Shea the occupation or status for your an- Russian and the Cyrillic alphabet. marks. When looking at an alpha- ish areas controlled by Germany • In Their Words – Polish, Rus- cestor. In the Prussian Partition, I found betical list, remember the name or (Prussia) and Austria will be in sian, Latin by Jonathan D. Shea Do not be intimidated by your records usually written in Latin, but and William F. Hoffman (3 vol- word you are looking for may be- the Columnar format and in Latin. Polish records. Use the above hints some were in Polish or German. gin a letter with a diacritical mark The columnar records are easier to umes) and have fun finding your ancestors. The records are written using and may be listed after the normal translate because the headings of • In Their Words – Russian by v v v Old German Script, and many let- letter. When looking at Russian re- each column are printed and easier Jonathan D. Shea and William ters are formed differently than the cords, remember that the letters are to read. Word lists can easily be F. Hoffman Stephen M. Szabados is a promi- Latin letters that are familiar to us. in a different order and you need to used to translate the headings, and • A Translation Guide to 19th nent genealogist, and the author of Familyserch.org offers three recognize the letters and order in the this method reduces the number of Century Polish-Language Civil- four books, “Finding Grandma’s helpful videos at https://familyse- Cyrillic alphabet. handwritten words that need to be Registration Documents by Ju- European Ancestors,” “Find Your arch.org/ask/learningViewer/426. The format of the records: Pol- deciphered and translated. dith R. Frazin Family History,” “Polish Geneal- Another helpful wiki page at ish records will be in one of two for- Genealogical word lists show I use professional translators ogy,” and “Memories of Dziadka.” Immigrant Ancestors Coal, Trains, and My Polish Grandfather in Bloomington tion of Steve’s condition. He had challenges and hardships. Once Why our immigrant more difficulty walking, started us- here, he worked hard with his mus- ancestors should be in ing a cane and then later began us- cles and a strong back to build a bet- history books ing a walker. He became aggravated ter life. His first job in the coal mine and argued more. Steve died on was dangerous and dirty. He fought conclusion Sunday, April 26, 1964, at St. Jo- for his new country in the Great War seph Hospital after suffering another and returned to Bloomington to find by Steve Szabados heart attack. He died peacefully at another difficult but safer job at the age 70 after the hospital’s chaplain railroad shops. His hard work and Marriage and Life in had given him the last rites of the the homes that he purchased for his Bloomington. Steve married Catholic Church and he had talked family gave him a sense of accom- my grandmother Anna Chmielews- briefly to his daughter. I saw this plishment. Being with his children ka at St. Patrick’s Church in Bloom- while I waited in the hallway. The and grandchildren gave him further ington, Illinois on July 14, 1923. funeral mass was at St. Patrick’s enjoyment. His accomplishments Before the wedding, Anna lived in Church, and Steve’s burial was in were simple, but they were more Camden and did not know anyone St. Mary’s Cemetery on West Wash- than what he would have had if he in Bloomington. Steve’s cousin in ington in Bloomington. stayed in Poland. He had achieved Camden, New Jersey and Anna’s the better life he sought when he brother Hipolet were friends and Significance. Why is this sto- emigrated. His life is an example of worked to arrange the marriage. ry important? Our ancestors were a typical immigrant, and it may have Steve and Anna rented their first simple people, but they are more been similar to your ancestor. home at 1316 W. Market Street. In than names, dates, and places on a Our immigrant ancestors are 1925, they were able to purchase chart. More importantly, their lives the foundation of our roots in the their first house at 1418 W. Mul- do matter in own perspective of his- United States. Our lives would be berry for $1,100. Steve continued Zuchowski Wedding 1923. Steve, Anna, Joe Zulz, Martha Zulz, and flower tory. We need to capture family sto- much different if they did not en- to work in the railroad shops and girl Bernadette Uszcienski ries that will bring them to life for dure the challenges of immigration seemingly was not affected by the linois, and a few were born in neigh- grandmother still visited the neigh- our children and grandchildren. to America. Do not underestimate depression of the 1930s. His pen- boring states. The census listed five borhood grocery to buy basic daily Our ancestors were part of the their contributions. They may have sion papers listed a few weeks of households with German immi- needs such as bread, milk, fresh wave of emigration that left Europe left us some material wealth, but the no work but no extended period of grants, two with Polish-born and meat, and the occasional Polish sau- with the hope of finding work and most important contribution they layoff during the 1930s. one from Sweden. There were six sage when available. When I was a better life. It was not easy to im- left is their family and their role in For Steve, the 1940s began with households with men working at the older, I was sent to the store to buy migrate to America. They saw im- the factories and farms of the Unit- the purchase of a 1941 Packard C&A Railroad shops, three truck milk and bread. migration to America as their last ed States. Their lives were building model 120 four door sedan. The car drivers, two janitors, one butcher, Steve continued to work for the chance. There were obstacles get- blocks in the growth of their new was a luxury model, and the Pack- one baker, four general laborers, one railroad shops until he suffered a ting from their village to the ships country. ard Car Company was considered factory worker, two in retail sales, stroke in March 1949. Work re- and hardships crossing the Atlantic. Remember that they made many a leader in technological advances one typist and the McLean County cords that were in his pension files Then they had to prove they were sacrifices for us and helped build and body design. Steve was very Recorder also lived on the block. listed that he did not work for eight worthy to be admitted to the United the United States. I believe that our proud of his car, and it was in the The neighborhood had one small months while recovering. He tried to States. Once here, they face chal- role should be to leave something background of many family pic- grocery store at 1402-04 W. Market go back to work in November 1949 lenges and discrimination to find that will help our children remem- tures from 1941 to 1949. The car Street and was one of two stores but was granted a disability pension work and make the better life they ber them. Capture the memories by was used for many trips to Chi- owned by brothers Frank and Henry in December 1949. I remembered were seeking. writing your family history. If not cago to visit relatives and to shop Nierstheimer. Frank managed this my mother telling family members My grandfather endured these you, who will do it? on Maxwell Street. Family pictures store while living next door. The that grandpa had three strokes, and also show picnics and swimming at meat preparation area fascinated me I think one may have occurred in Lake Bloomington. The decade also as a child, and I watched the butcher 1950. On December 8, 1950, the included the marriage of his daugh- trim and package meat orders. Oc- Veteran’s Administration requested ter (my mother) in 1943 and the casionally, the store would stock information from the Army because enlistment in the Navy by son John Polish sausage and Polish hams of a medical emergency. I believe in the last months of World War II. to accommodate the immigrant this request was probably to verify In November 1948, Steve and Anna residents in the neighborhood. My benefits so Steve could stay at a VA purchased a larger home at 1409 W. grandmother initially walked to this hospital while he recovered from Mulberry for $2,800. store for her food needs. However, one of his strokes. I remember visit- The 1940 census listed a very after my mother starting driving, she ing him at a strange hospital when I diverse group of residents in the and my grandmother would drive to was three or four years old. Grandpa homes on the 1400 block of West the Piggly Wiggly, the Kroger, and was very sick, but I was too young Mulberry Street where Steve and the A&P stores once per week to to know what was happening. Anna lived. Some were born in Il- buy the majority of their food. My The late 1950s saw a deteriora- 16 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • AUGUST 2017

Obituaries Emelia W. Fudala, Decorated Army Veteran, POW Judy Malinowski, Inspired “Judy’s Law” Emilia W. Fudala, 96, of Norman, Okla., their family in Binghamton. She was promot- (WCMH) — Judy Malinowski, 33, whose aggravated arson. In December 2016, Slager and recently of Binghamton, N.Y., passed ed to 1st lieutenant (retired) in September of tragic story has inspired Ohio legislators to pleaded no contest and received the maxi- away June 15, 2017. She was born on October 2015 by the Polish Government. propose a bill that would make punishments mum sentence for his crimes, 11 years. 6, 1920 in Bochnia, Poland to Warzyniec and Emilia was active in the Polish National for intentional disfi gurement even tougher, Malinowski was determined to testify Emilia (nee-Fitz) Gondek. Emilia (“Miki”) Alliance, the Polish Army Veterans Associa- died after being burned by her ex-boyfriend against Slager. In December 2016, her mother, was a P.O.W., surviving 21 months of impris- tion, St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Rober- two years ago. Bonnie Bowes, told the Columbus Dispatch onment in a Russian labor son Center for the Arts and Malinowski was burned by Michael Slager that she thought her daughter was “holding camp. Upon release in late Sciences, and the American in August 2015, outside of a Gahanna, Ohio on” just so she could make it to the trial. Pros- March of 1941, she joined Civic Center while resid- gas station after the two got into a fi ght. She ecutors even expected Malinowski to testify the Polish military forces, ing in Binghamton. She was hospitalized and underwent 59 surger- via Skype since she was too weak to leave the training and serving in the was a founding member ies since the incident. Slager agreed to plead hospital. Before Malinowski’s death, Frank- Mideast and Italy as a cou- of the Polish Community guilty to charges and is serving an 11-year lin County Prosecutor Ron O’Brien said he rier and transportation ser- Center in Binghamton, and sentence. would consider pressing aggravated murder geant during World War II. the Kopernick Society, who She had two daughters, including 13-year- charges against Slager. His offi ce has now put She served with the Polish through their eff orts, raised old Kaylyn Malinowski, who testifi ed before that in motion. Army under the auspices of funds for building the Ko- a State Senate committee to support “Judy’s To date, A GoFundMe account has raised the British 8th Army during pernick Observatory in Ves- Law.” over $35,000 to help Malinowski’s family. the Battle of Monte Cassino, tal, N.Y. Malinowski was burned after an argument Since her death, the number of donations has Italy in 1944. During her lifetime she with the 42-year-old Slager, a witness told only continued to climb. A Judy Malinowski In 1946, she married Jan was recognized for her authorities. The Associated Press reports that Fund has also been set up and donations can Fudala (also an offi cer in the community commitment, the witness called 911 and saw Malinowski be made at any Huntington Bank branch in Polish Army) in Loretto, It- cultural achievements and being set on fi re. The witness said the suspect Ohio. aly and both settled in Eng- military service. She was used a fi re extinguisher to stop the fl ames. Po- Rep. Jim Hughes (R-Upper Arlington), land following their discharge from military awarded the Polish Medalu “Obroncy Ojc- lice said Slager himself suff ered minor burns. told the Columbus Dispatch that Malinows- duty. After the birth of a son and daughter in zyzny 1939-1945” (Medal for Defending the Slager’s attorney initially called the inci- ki’s story shows that there needs to be more England, they emigrated to the United States Country) while in Italy on May 9th of this dent a “horrible accident,” said AP reports. severe punishments for criminals who disfi g- in 1951 and became U.S. citizens, raising year. He was charged with felonious assault and ure or disable their victims.

Chester Partyka, POW and Leader in Cleveland’s Polish and Civic Organizations Chester Partyka was born joined the Allies as a fi ghting ing others select their dream tee meetings with the World of Merit of the Republic of on December 2, 1925 in solider just in time to help lib- home, he began investing in Bank, London and Paris Club Poland. This same year the Poręba, Poland, outside of erate Europe. In Munich, an real estate. In 1980, at the as well as being a frequent Polish American Veterans Warsaw to Ignacego and Ste- American MP in the process age of 55 he semi-retired and visitor to the White House, gave him the Odznaka “Miec- fanii Partyka. of verifying identifi cations, devoted much of his time to State Department, Polish Em- ze Hallerowskie” z Armi Pol- On September 1, 1939, discovered that he and Ches- Polish American aff airs. To bassy in Washington, D.C., skiej “Honoris Causa” Dep- the Nazis invaded Poland and ter had the same last name. that end, he was active in and Consulate General in lom I Krzyz (General Haller Partyka was taken as a Polish Determining that they were civic, cultural, political and New York City. Sword and Cross). He has Prisoner of War at the age of fi rst cousins, the American religious activities, becoming In 1985, Governor Rich- also received numerous mu- 13. He was sent to the slave MP told him that he had fam- well known not only in the ard Celeste appointed Partyka nicipal, civic, organizational labor camp at Nuremberg and ily in America in Cleveland, Greater Cleveland area, but as the Ohio Lottery Commis- and professional awards. through the intervention of a Ohio. also on the state and national sioner, a post he continued to On July 24, 2004 Partyka kind German farmer he was Partyka, was discharged level. hold under Governor George was invited to Warsaw Po- selected to work at a German from the army and, know- Through all his eff orts V. Voinovich for eight years. land by President George farm. ing his fi rst cousin lived in within more than 30 various In 1993 Governor Voinovich Bush to help represent the Raised on the farm near Cleveland, arrived in Ameri- Cleveland, Ohio (Lee-Land organizations, he was called appointed him to the Coun- United States and President Kelheim/Regensburg, Bavar- ca in 1949 with only $17.00 Beverage). The business was upon to be the president of selor and Social Worker Bush at the 60th Anniversary ia during the early war years, of military scrip. Working at successful, but Partyka in- the Polish American Con- Board where he served for of Warsaw Uprising. This Partyka was removed from it various trades while attend- jured his back and while his gress Ohio Division for 10 eight years — the last two historic ceremony took three in 1944 when he was sent to ing English school, he met wife tended to the beverage years, and the Polish Ameri- years as chairman under Gov- days, during which many the beaches of Normandy to his wife Henrietta and they store, he studied to become a can Congress national direc- ernor Bob Taft. Polish and foreign dignitaries dig fortifi cations for the Na- married in 1952. Together real estate salesman, embark- tor as well as its national vice In 1993, President of Po- honored the 200,000 Poles zis. they purchased their own ing on yet another career. president. land Lech Walesa honored who took part in the Warsaw Freed by the Americans at neighborhood beverage store In 1970, Partyka Realty, He also participated in Partyka by presenting him the Uprising and died in the 63- the Battle of Normandy, he on Harvard and Lee Road, Inc. began and while help- the Britton Woods Commit- Offi cers’ Cross of the Order day battle.

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SEND FOR A FREE CATALOG SUNSHINE PO BOX 652 W. SENECA, NY 14224 CDs $12 each DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION AND CONTINUANCE OF POLISH AMERICAN MUSIC $2.00 SHIPPING & HANDLING IPA Founding Member Leon J. Kozicki Dead at 87 CHICAGO — Leon J. Kozicki, in Chicago. He attended grammar charitable engagements. During as Thailand). a common cause bears witness to who worked to have polkas be rec- school at St. Peter & Paul’s, at which World War II, he played for bond After his discharge from the his enormous devotion to the polka ognized as a part of the music indus- time he first became exposed to mu- rallies, flag dedication events, and at service, Kozicki attended DePaul field. He was one of the first to na- try at the national level, has died. sic when his father presented him veteran hospitals. and Loyola University. While in tionalize polka music. A founding father of the Interna- with a button accordion one Christ- He also played many of the night the pursuit of his Bachelor of Arts In 1968, Kozicki’s dream was tional Polka Association, Kozicki, mas. As a youngster he became ill spots on Chicago’s Polish Broad- Degree in Sociology, he formed a fulfilled when he and a few friends 87, sought to have a formidable cen- with pneumonia. Upon recovery, the way (Division Street) with his asso- group known as Lee’s Dynatones. formed the nucleus of the Interna- tral association serve as a meaning- doctor recommended a wind instru- ciate Joe Koldon. This group appeared on many radio tional Polka Association. He served ful voice in the promotion, advance- ment to help develop and strengthen Kozicki married Virginia Klock- and television programs. In 1957 he as its first president. In conjunc- ment and promulgation of polka his lungs. He tried the trumpet but owska on May 31, 1952. Shortly af- produced his own radio program on tion with the organization of IPA, music. His hopes were to see the settled with the clarinet, on which ter, he entered the U.S. Army, where WOPA. Kozicki thought it should be fitting expanded attention of polkas in the he became very proficient. he served in a Special Services He was instrumental in the for- that polka personalities be justly national news media, and to encour- While in grammar school, Band overseas for 18 months. The mation of the first polka publication recognized and rewarded for their age more dances, festivals, distribu- Kozicki formed his first band, the band had occasions to tour many of in the country, Polka Guide, and contributions in the field. Simul- tion of polka recordings, radio-TV Rhythm Kids. He formed another the Asian countries. During these served as its editor. His untiring ef- taneously the Polka Music Hall of programs, and news publications, band while at Holy Trinity High visits, the band known as the So- forts in traveling and contacting var- Fame was established. and other promotional avenues. School. His group played showers, phisticats played for King of Siam, ious deejays, promoters and band Kozicki was Director of Intake Kozicki was born on July 4, 1930 weddings, dances, and numerous King Bhumidal (now known to us leaders throughout the country for of the Cook County Juvenile Center. Dance Time Make Plans to Attend Summer Music Fest in Frankenmuth by Jennifer Pijanowski her mom Wanda taking her to Li’l Wally’s store in Chicago to pick out Richie and Wally Dombrowski her first concertina. She spoke about have proven that there is room for wanting a concertina up in a far one more polka festival over the corner of the store — one that Lil’ course of the summer as, once again, Wally did not want to sell. It was Ocean Beach Polka Days drew re- the concertina that he had played cord crowds to the New London, on the Lawrence Welk show and Conn. venue. The revival of this obviously wanted to keep as a keep- iconic festival has proven that fans sake. Through much determination, don’t want to miss out on an event Stephanie exhausted Wally and he celebrating the best bands in polka eventually sold it to her and she music. The fourth annual festival pays tribute to him by still playing hosted 12 bands over the course of it to this day. the four-day event. Episodes can be watched online For many who could not attend, via YouTube, searching WBBZV. the Polka Jammer Network had Summer Music Fest. a live remote allowing everyone to Rich, Jen, Michael, and Pam Biela at Polka If you feel part of the excitement. The Dy- Sue Vinka, Johnetta Vinka, and Deb Jones at Polka Fireworks. Fireworks in Champion, Pa. want to attend another summer pol- natones reunion band comprised of ka fest, there are still several going Mark Trzepacz, Larry Trojak, Rick ue to be a part of this annual event Blazonczyk’s New Phaze giv- 2004 so it is safe to say she has been on before the fall weather heads our “Rico” Piotrowski, Matt Rosinski, sustaining their legacy. Cherished ing Eddie Sr. another reason to be missed by her polka family. One of way. Summer Music Fest in Fran- Dave “Nigel” Kurdziel, and Al and memories come to mind reminiscing gleaming from the heavens. Mu- my favorite parts of this festival is kenmuth, Mich. is celebrating its Robbie Piatkowski brought crowds of Polka Fireworks at Seven Springs sic filled the beautiful rustic hall the tranquil aura which this resort 30th anniversary. Two weekends of to their feet especially during their Resort and I know this holds true with the talents of Box On, Lenny offers to transport you away from polka music bring some of the na- tribute to Scrubby. I got a chance for anyone who has ever attended. Gomulka & Chicago Push, Nu- your cares. tion’s hottest bands for your listen- to listen live during Stephanie’s From the moment you start the ride Tones, Buffalo Concertina All I anticipate Polka Fireworks will ing enjoyment. performance and the band sounded up to the beautiful facility and come Stars, Eddie Forman Orchestra, continue to thrive and bring more August 10-12 indulge in the spectacular with cheers from the upon the iconic delightful music sounds of Polka Family, Ampol- crowd loud in the background. water wheel, it for supporters to Aires, Box On, Stephanie, Polka Music in the pavilion as well as is obvious this enjoy for years to Country Musicians, Lenny Go- the ballroom was bountiful thanks to is a memorable come. mulka, The Knewz, and Eddie the talents of Polka Country Musi- location. From Blazonczyk Jr.’s Reunion Band. cians, The Boys, Lenny Gomulka, Big Dan’s Party, STEFCIA ON The next weekend August 17-19, Eddie Foreman, Polish Connec- jello-shots, shav- WBBZ. West- performing will be Steve Meisner, tion, The Beat, The Knewz, Mae- ing cream, jam ern New York’s Squeezebox, and the Hubcaps. stro’s Men, Nu Tones, and Matt’s sessions, pool weekly TV show Not only is it is a place to enjoy All Star Jam Band. parties, and phe- Polka Buzz is still fabulous music, but Frankenmuth is There has been nothing other nomenal music, creating quite a a very desirable vacation destina- than stellar comments from attend- Seven Springs is frenzy prompt- tion. This beautiful German-themed ees about the festival location, and a destination for ing hundreds of town has long been known for its the hospitality of the Dombrowskis any polka lover. fans to attend eclectic shops, chicken dinners, and and their staff. The dates for 2018 in This year monthly tapings. world’s largest Christmas store. The New London, Conn. have already brought record Stephanie re- town is constantly changing and has been announced. Mark your calen- crowds as attend- cently played for many options to entice any type of dars for June 20-23, 2018 and visit ees witnessed the WBBZ’s show visitor. Riverboat cruises, a visit to oceanbeachparkpolkadays.com for Versatones’ Re- and brought one of the many fudge or taffy shops upcoming info regarding bands, union on Satur- throngs of fans to watch these confections being tickets, and hotel information. day night. Over Enjoying “The Springs” (l. to r.): Taking in the sun at Ocean Beach out to dance made, beer tasting at Frankenmuth 1,000 people at- Diane Wilson, Eddie Blazonczyk Jr., are (l. to r.): Michelle Bojczuk, Jen along to her Chi- Brewery, or a unique visit to The Ba- POLKA FIREWORKS. For 43 years tended the eve- and Annie Stec. Sikorski, and Christy Nowakowski. cago style polkas. varian Inn to visit the Glockenspiel fans have been making their way ning to relive one Couples crowded (a moving clock totally imported through “those Pennsylvania hills” of the best bands to ever grace the Ampol Aires, and The Boys. It the dance floor, showing off their from Germany) will fill your time to attend the Polka Fireworks Fes- polka stage. I think anyone who was was wonderful to see Henny & the moves and seeking their time on quickly. The town leaves you plenty tival at Seven Springs in Champion, there can agree that there were three Versa Js carrying on the family tra- camera. Stephanie embraced her to discover while you are not attend- Pa. The history of Seven Springs is happy men proudly smiling down dition and performing at Springs. fans as she enthusiastically played ing the polka event. Rooms are still a tribute to families striving to keep from up above as Eddie Jr. took the Dee Dee Ogrodny appeared with the her hits on the concertina. available at the Bavarian Inn Lodge polka music alive and to give fans stage and fans got a chance to sing band for the weekend giving fans Polka Buzz took time to previ- which is within walking distance of a weekend to celebrate this beloved along with their favorite Versatones another exciting surprise. Dee Dee ously tape some history on Stepha- the festival. Visit frankenmuthfesti- music. Memories of Eddie B, Joe song. was named USPA female vocalist nie and how she became interested vals.com for all the information you Fiedor and Zip Lubovinski contin- The weekend also featured Tony of the year every year from 1991- in polka music. She told a story of need. 18 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • AUGUST 2017 10 Questions With ... Polka Calendar

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Todd Zaganiacz Let’s sing in Polish (and English)! IPA Convention to be Held in Buff alo

Takes IJ/DJ of the by Jennifer Pijanowski noon then head to the main event Year Honors Again Jak to na wojence ładnie to round out the evening with The SOUTH DEERFIELD, Mass. — How nice it is amid such wars BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buff alo will Boys, Polka Country, The Knewz, Todd Zaganiacz, president of the by Robert Strybel once again host this year’s annual and The Music Company. Polka Jammer Network and on-air IPA Convention held at the Millen- There is so much to discover in personality of the Polka Nitecap nium Hotel in Cheektowaga. Three Buff alo and the surrounding area. Show, as well as the Polka Carou- Jak to na wojence ładnie, How nice it is amid such wars, fun-fi lled days celebrating polkas Those from out of town can take sel Show on radio station WHMP in jak to na wojence ładnie. how nice it is amid such wars, from September 1st through 3rd are advantage of their time in Western Northampton, Mass., was honored Kiedy ułan z konia spadnie, When a lancer falls off his horse, sure to make for a memorable event. New York by visiting the new multi- by the United States Polka Associa- kiedy ułan z konia spadnie. when a lancer falls off his horse. The fun starts Friday afternoon at million dollar waterfront, as well as tion as the 2016 IJ/DJ of the Year. a welcome party with Polka Meth- multiple breweries and distilleries in The award, presented at the US- Koledzy go nie żalują, Then his mates express no regret, od. The ballroom for the evening the area. Buff alo prides itself on its PA’s annual award banquet, May 27, koledzy go nie żałują, then his mates express no regret, will host John Gora and Freeze unique and iconic food choices, so 2017, recognizes Zaganiacz for his Jeszcze końmi potratują. And their horses trample him yet, Dried. This year’s IPA Award Ban- visitors can indulge in some chicken excellence in polka radio promo- jeszcze końmi potratują, and their horses trample him yet quet recognizing the new inductees wings, beef on weck, Texas Hots tion. This is the third consecutive and the 2016 award winners hap- and stuff ed hot peppers at one of year Todd has been given this honor. A za jego młode lata, a In honor of his tender youth, pens on Saturday morning. Music our many local restaurants. Niagara Zaganiacz’s Polka Nitecap Show za jego młode lata, in honor of his tender youth kicks off with a pool party showcas- Falls is also just a short drive away can be heard on the Polka Jam- Zagra trąbka: tra-ta-ta-ta, A bugle’s playing: ing Stephanie and afterwards The and off ers one of the most spectacu- mer Network, Friday nights from zagra trąbka: tra-ta-ta-ta. toot-toot-toot-toot (2x) Project, Lenny Gomulka, and IPA lar views you will ever witness in 8:00-11:00 p.m. EST, and his Polka Tribute Band will entertain guests your life. Carousel Show is on radio station A za jego trudy, znoje, a For his eff ort, toil and stress, in the hall. You won’t want to miss For details, visit the IPA’s web- WHMP Sundays from 8:00 a.m.- za jego trudy, znoje, for his eff ort, toil and stress the Pro Am Jam on Sunday after- site at www.ipapolkas.com. noon EST. Wystrzelą mu trzy naboje, A three-gun salute’s all he gets, Zaganiacz can also be heard wystrzelą mu trzy naboje. a three-gun salute’s all he gets. Wally & Darrin Czaska Promotions daily on the Polka Jammer Network with his That ‘70s Show from 2:00- śpij kolego w zimnym grobie, A cold grave is your bed and bier, Presents Direct from Burton, Ohio... 3:00 p.m., and his Totally ‘80s Show śpij kolego w zimnym grobie. a cold grave is your bed and bier from 3:00-4:00 p.m., EST. Niech się Polska przyśni tobie, May you dream of Poland so dear, OLD SCHOOL niech się Polska przyśni tobie. may you dream of Poland so dear. Featuring IPA Hall of Famer Record-Breaking Frankie Liszka Jammerton and David Walter of TBC playing and singing your favorite music SOUTH DEERFIELD, Mass. — The Polka Jammer Network recent- Plus Buffalo’s own Al Krew and Company ly conducted its annual Jammerthon Saturday, August 12, 2017 Weekend, seeking to raise funds to help off set production costs associ- Doors open at 5:30 p.m. • Music from 6:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. ated with the network. Potts Banquet Hall (Located in the Valu Plaza) The once-a-year radiothon was 41 South Rossler Ave., Cheektowaga, NY 14206 held the weekend of April 7-9, No B.Y.O.B. / Welcome Canadians / Delicious Food Available 2017, and featured live program- $10 Advance tickets • $15 At the Door ming throughout the daytime broad- Call Dan at (716) 826 6575 for tickets & table reservations. casting hours of the Polka Jam- Advance ticket sales and table reservations mer. Thanks to the kind support of the network’s listeners, this year’s can only be made until August 5th. three-day event raised the record- breaking total of $45,000. The totals raised through the Jammerthon will help defray the costs associated with running the network, including copyright fees, internet streaming fees and equip- ment maintenance. For those who haven’t donated, but still wish to, information and links can be found on the Polka Jammer Network website, polka- jammernetwork.org.

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For advertising information, call (716) 824-6092 [email protected] ROCKIN’ROCKIN’ POLKAS POLKASwith MIKE & GEORGE PASIERB WXRL 1300 AM LANCASTER-BUFFALO SAT. 2:00-3:00 p.m. SUN. 5:00-6:00 p.m. 20 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • AUGUST 2017 Kościuszko: A Portrait of Love, Passion, and Patriotism by Staś Kmieć dians, Jews, women, and all other She was the great love of his life, on the 12th. He was baptized with 1765. Apart from military-related disenfranchised groups. requited, but never fulfi lled. three names: Andrzej, Tadeusz, and subjects, he studied the history of 2017 marks the 200th anniver- His art works confi rm that he was Bonawentura. Throughout his life Poland, current aff airs, philosophy, sary of the death of Andrzej Ta- merican Revolutionary hero, a talented painter. He loved nature he used only one—Tadeusz. Latin, Polish, German and French deusz Bonawentura Kościuszko (4 Tadeusz Kościuszko (1746- and had a passion for designing gar- In 1755 his parents sent their sons languages, as well as law, economy, or 12 February 1746 – 15 October 1817) was described by dens, which were admired by the Tadeusz and his elder brother Józef arithmetic, geometry, engineering, 1817), a military engineer and mili- A masses. He could not stand or tol- to Pijarski School in Lubieszów, and construction of fortifi cations. Thomas Jeff erson as the “Purest son tary leader in Poland, the leader of of Liberty,” and George Washington erate human injustice and lamented The two daughters, Anna and Katar- Not many documents remain from the Kościuszko Uprising against commented that “He served Amer- the fate of the peasants, and later the zyna, were home taught. Above the the time he attended the school. His Russia and Prussia in 1794, and a ica with courage and distinction.” Negro slaves in the United States. school building, which still stands, philosophy notebook contains the key player in the American War of He is called “The Father of West An exceptional student he although in deteriorating condi- entry: “Do not forget to develop Independence. He is considered a Point” and “The Father of Ameri- was particularly fond of philoso- tion, reads the inscription: Tadeusz yourself.” national hero in Poland, Lith- can Artillery,” but there is phy, and he liked to play chess. Kościuszko formed his noble soul Young Kościuszko was not just uania, Belarus, and the a rich background to Polish historian Szymon Askenazy and mind here.” a student, but a socialite, as well. United States. Kościuszko—The wrote: “He was the perfection of the Stanisław Konarski, who re- Warsaw fascinated the newcomer Kościuszko is Man. Lithuanian-Pole, one of the most formed the school, introduced from a distant province. Most his- also renowned Kościuszko excellent born of Polish soil.” classes in Polish and Polish history, torians claim during this period was for being a fe- enjoyed danc- in addition to the obligatory Latin. when he met the love of his life— rocious critic ing and music eaRly yeaRs. Polesie is a land He also advised the instructors to the Governor’s daughter, the lovely of slavery and and created rich in beautiful forests, meadows, “constantly fi ll young minds with and clever Ludwika Sosnowska, a promoter his own mu- rivers, lakes, bogs and marshes. the love of country, honor, and the who was attending Pani Szmit’s of equal- sical compo- Kościuszko was born in this re- loftiest bonds.” Tadeusz’s favorite boarding school; they developed a ity and sitions. The gion of the Polish-Lithuanian book was Lives of Famous Men by bond of friendship. s o c i a l notes of a po- Commonwealth in the village of Nepota in Latin. justice. lonez written Mereszowszczyzna (now Kosova After fi ve years, both brothers Next month: Kościuszko in Paris A man by him remain in Belarus), to the minor nobility were forced to return home due to of great (szlachta) family of Ludwik Tadeusz farm work in Siechnowicze, which as evidence of his is remembered character and Kościuszko and Tekla Ratomska. their energetic mother regained fol- KOŚCIUSZKO work. In school in the hundreds of monuments, conviction, he His family’s ancestor was Kon- lowing the death of her husband. he fell in love plaques, and dedications to his stood up for stanty, a courtier of King Zygmunt Józef was chosen as the inheritor of with a beautiful courageous fi ght for human oppressed peo- I, who in 1509 was granted the vil- the family’s property and Tadeusz m a g n a t e ’s rights everywhere. Among the ple: European lage of Siechnowicze, given nobil- decided to start a military career. daugh- most notable: serfs, American ity, became szlachcic, and used the ter. • A county in Indiana, and a city slaves, Native Roch III Coat of Arms. By the time cadeT acadeMy In waRsaw. in Mississippi are named for A m e r i - Tadeusz was born his family was In 1764 King Stanisław Augustus him. c a n already somewhat impoverished Poniatowski created the Szkoła Ry- • He was recognized in the 1967 I n - and the village with its small-leased cerska (Cadet Academy/Knights’ Polish Biographical Dictionary manor was their only property and School), a university in Warsaw that as Poland’s and the world’s they attempted to save enough to was to educate the cadre of well- most popular Pole ever. buy out Siechnowicze. educated offi cers and state offi cials. • In Krakow, Poland, a monu- The church where Kościuszko It was the fi rst of its kind in Poland, ment was erected in his hon- was baptized no longer exists; being modeled after the best foreign or in 1820 with Polish citizens however the ledger of births and academies. bringing earth from all the baptisms remains. He was the Governor Józef Sosnowski, a battlefi elds where he fought fourth child, born in 1746, prob- friend of the Ludwik Kościuszko, to place at the memorial. ably on February 4, and baptized assisted with Tadeusz’s entrance in JOIN US IN CELEBRATING OCTOBER AS PAJ SUBSCRIPTION FORM POlIsh heRITage MOnTh NEW SUBSCRIBER RENEWAL AddRESS October is Polish American serves as monthly reminder of all the good asso- Fill out form. If Please include CHANGE Heritage Month, a time for ciated with being Polish. On our pages are sto- gift subscription, address label Enter new address Americans of Polish descent ries of immigrant families who have bettered please fi ll out address from paper below. Please include to refl ect on the contributions themselves in America. We report on Polish of recipient. address label from our ethnic group has made Americans who have attained top positions KEEP OUR POLISH HERITAGE ALIVE! paper. to the American way of life in all walks of life. 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