Inside: l The threat of dual citizenship to Ukraine – page 2 l The story of two Viktors in Brussels – page 6 l “Ukrainian Debutante Balls” section – pages 8-13

ThePublished U by thekrainian Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal W non-profit associationeekly Vol. LXXXI No. 11 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2013 $1/$2 in Ukraine Patriarch Sviatoslav Developers target historic district comments on new pope’s in Kyiv, drawing public protests ties to Ukrainians by Zenon Zawada Special to The Ukrainian Weekly Religious Information Service of Ukraine KYIV – For the past decade, busi- ROME – Patriarch Sviatoslav Shevchuk of the nessmen have targeted Kyiv’s historic Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church commented in an Podil district for real estate develop- exclusive story filed on March 13 by the Religious ment, sometimes ruining historic Information Service of Ukraine on newly elected Pope structures and landscapes in the pro- Francis and his close connections to Ukrainian cess. These incidents drew an outcry Catholics. from activists and small public pro- RISU correspondent in Rome Oksana Shkodziska tests, but the patience of Podil’s reported the following comments from the patriarch defenders is now wearing thin. (the text was translated into English by Julian Hayda): More than 500 citizens gathered on “I would first like to say that the newly elected pope, March 2 at the historic Hospitable Francis, was mentored by one of our priests, Stepan Court (Hostynnyi Dvir) building in the Chmil, who is now buried in the basilica of St. Sophia in heart of the Podil district to protest its Rome. Today’s pope, during his time as a student of the secret takeover by a development com- Salesian school, awoke many hours before his class- pany whose owner is unknown but is mates to concelebrate at our divine liturgy with Father widely believed to have close ties to the Stepan. He knows our tradition very well, as well as family of President Viktor Yanukovych. our liturgy. Activists are irate that developers Maria Lebedeva “The last time I had an opportunity to see him was are replacing Podil’s classical architec- On March 2 (from left) writer Svitlana Povalyaeva, lawyer Marina Solovyova as I was preparing to leave Argentina for Ukraine. I ture – with its aesthetic appeal and and Vladyslava Osmak, a lecturer on cultural studies at the National asked him to bear witness to the process of beatifying accessibility to the public – with glass- Iuniversity of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, address a protest against the illegal Father Stepan Chmil, to which, he gladly agreed. The encased structures and overpriced takeover of the Hospitable Court. The sign in the background says, “Enough holy father very well knows not only of our Church, shopping malls, which peddle wares of waiting – act!” but also our liturgy, our rites and our spirituality. that are affordable only to a small “Apart from this, Pope Francis, as archbishop of class of oligarchs. enough shopping malls and bazaars?” known as Andriyivskyi Uzviz Buenos Aires, was assigned as ordinary for Eastern “Why do we need to build in the his- The Hospitable Court is merely the (Andrew’s Descent). Catholics, specifically those who at the time did not toric center – where there’s art, culture, latest target in a wave of aggressive Those sites are not nearly as attrac- have members of their own hierarchy. Our eparchy in education and science – an incompre- development in the Podil district, tive and often visited, however. On an Argentina is, let’s say, suffragan to the archbishop’s hensible shopping mall?” National including a site where the palace of the aesthetic level, the Hospitable Court seat of Buenos Aires. In this way, Cardinal [Jorge Deputy Andrii Illyenko of the Svoboda Kyivan-Rus’princes once stood, across holds together “not only the Mario] Bergoglio always took care of our Church in nationalist party said at the March 2 from the site where the Church of Kontraktova Square ensemble, but the whole idea behind the wonderful, Argentina; and as a young bishop, I took my first steps rally. “I want culture to be here – galler- Tithes once stood. In April of last year, ancient Podil beloved by us all,” in episcopal ministry under his watchful eyes and help. ies, libraries, and public spaces for intel- for example, billionaire Rinat ligent people who want to communi- Akhmetov’s building firm ruined a his- Vladyslava Osmak, a cultural studies (Continued on page 7) cate and develop. Don’t we have toric structure on the historic street (Continued on page 3)

Washingtonians honor Shevchenko by Yaro Bihun The ceremony concluded with the tradi- Special to The Ukrainian Weekly tional singing of Shevchenko’s last testament “Zapovit.” Those attending did not hasten to WASHINGTON — The poet-laureate of leave, however; they mingled with some of Ukraine, Taras Shevchenko, was again the the old and new friends also in attendance, focus of the capital area Ukrainian-American prominent among them America’s second community’s attention this March 9, as a ambassador to Ukraine, William Green group of 100 gathered in front of his monu- Miller and his wife, Suzanne Miller, and a ment here to honor him and the immense group of children in Ukrainian embroidered contribution he made to Ukrainian culture shirts who came there directly from their and the flourishing of its nationhood. weekly Saturday classes at Ukrainian school, The commemorative event commenced accompanied by their parents. with the SPIV-Zhyttia a cappella group sing- The Ukrainian American groups organiz- ing his “Reve ta Stohne” about Ukraine’s ing the event – The Washington Group, mighty Dnipro River and a few other SPIV-Zhyttia, Ukrainian School, Plast Shevchenko poems set to music, and Ukrainian Scouting Organization and the included prayers led by the pastors of the other community groups working with Yaro Bihun three Ukrainian Catholic and Orthodox them – then invited those attending to con- A gathering of the Ukrainian American community – including the pastors of its church- churches in this area and the placement of tinue the celebration at the Bier Baron es and Ukrainian school children – join with the SPIV-Zhyttia chorus in the singing of a large floral bouquet by representatives of Tavern and restaurant across the street Taras Shevchenko’s last testament, “Zapovit,” at the conclusion of their commemoration the Embassy of Ukraine led by First of the poet laureate’s birthday in front of his monument in Washington. Secretary Oresta Starak. (Continued on page 7) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2013 No. 11

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Dual citizenship as a chance Opposition launches “Arise, Ukraine!” is not planning to emigrate abroad due to deprivation of his deputy’s mandate and KYIV – The opposition in Ukraine plans will continue defending Yulia Tymoshenko. ‘for Russia to do away with Ukraine’ to begin the protest action “Arise, Ukraine!” Speaking at a press conference in Kyiv, he on March 14. It is to last two months in all of tries whose independence not everyone said he would not comment on the rumors by Paul Goble Ukraine’s regional centers and to end with a on this occasion, answering a question considers irreversible. march in Kyiv, Batkivshchyna faction leader A proposal to allow dual citizenship in In Ukraine, Foreign Affairs Minister about possible emigration and a meeting Arseniy Yatsenyuk told a press conference with foreign diplomats. “I stress once again, Ukraine has sparked a sharp debate Leonid Kozhara has already spoken out on March 12. He said this is an action of I remain a defense lawyer of Yulia between those who believe that Ukrainian against the idea of allowing dual citizen- “struggle for economic and political rights,” Tymoshenko in all criminal cases, in which residents should have that right and those ship. He says that, in his view, such a possi- adding, “This protest is a demonstration of I have participated as her defense lawyer. who argue that such a step would threaten bility “would create problems both for the the country’s desire for change. We will Nothing has changed,” Mr. Vlasenko said, Ukraine’s existence by creating a large [Ukrainian] state and for those who might hold marches, rallies and meetings in each according to March 11 news reports. At the class of people who could sometimes act have dual citizenship.” regional center.” Mr. Yatsenyuk emphasized same time, he admitted that with the depri- as its citizens and sometimes as those of A survey of experts and politicians in that the political objective of this “exclusive- vation of his deputy’s mandate, he could another country. Ukraine found a rare unanimity on this ly peaceful protest” is to sack President have certain problems. “I will not be able to At the end of February, Lev Mirimsky, a point, with all of them suggesting that Viktor Yanukovych. “The opposition’s task live as I had lived, since I had another, deputy in the Verkhovna Rada, proposed “Ukraine is not ready for the legalization today is to fight not only in the Ukrainian slightly different personal defense system. legislation that would allow Ukrainians to of dual citizenship” because “that would Parliament, but also outside Parliament, And in this case the deputy’s mandate was retain their national passport even if they require legislative changes…, would create because a political force is strong only if it is a certain guarantee of my independent obtained citizenship in another country, a number of problems for the state” and, supported by the people of Ukraine,” Mr. position and my physical defense against something the country’s Constitution cur- most importantly, “could create a threat to Yatsenyuk underscored. (Ukrinform) absolutely illegal infringements by the Procurator General’s Office.” On March 6 rently prohibits (rupor.info/fokus/2013/ the integrity of Ukraine.” Lviv woman sews cassocks for new pope 03/01/dvojnoe-grazhdanstvo-kak-shans- “Sooner or later,” however, at least the Higher Administrative Court of Ukraine dlya-rossii-pokonch/). some Russian experts believe that Ukraine LVIV – Halyna Barshchovska of Horodok, deprived Mr. Vlasenko of his deputy’s man- Were the Ukrainian deputies to will allow dual citizenship. Vladimir Lviv Oblast, is one of the best tailors in an date because while defending Ms. approve this measure, they would then Kornilov, the director of the Ukrainian Italian tailors’ shop in Rome where new Tymoshenko the deputy fulfilled the func- tions of a lawyer. (Ukrinform) have to see the amendment of the branch of the Institute of CIS Countries, cassocks for the next pope and cardinals Constitution for its provisions to take said that Kyiv will ultimately want to fol- are sewn, Religion in Ukraine reported on Tiahnybok may run for Kyiv mayor effect, something that seems unlikely low what he called “the generally accepted March 5. The co-owner of the studio, because of widespread opposition among international practice” of allowing such an Lorenzo Gammarelli, was quoted as saying KYYIV – The leader of the Svoboda fac- tion in Ukraine’s Parliament, Oleh Ukrainian officials who clearly understand arrangement. he never regretted that he hired Ms. what is at stake. Barshchovska because she is extremely Tiahnybok, said on March 9 that does he Mr. Kornilov said that people are often not rule out his participation in the mayoral Were Ukraine a country with a com- hard-working. Within 12 hours the tailor opposed to dual citizenship because they election in Kyiv if the UDAR faction leader, pletely stable political system and an inte- must sew a cassock and for this gets paid assume that anyone who has one will be Vitali Klitschko, declines to run. “We [the gral national identity, allowing dual citi- almost 1,000 euros a month. It’s not much “less loyal” to the country where he or she for Rome, but Ms. Barshchovska does not opposition forces] are holding consulta- zenship would not be an option that many lives. “But,” he said, such “questions are plan to return to Ukraine. The former resi- tions. Indeed, we have appealed to Vitali of its citizens would choose and, conse- easily resolvable by bilateral agreements dent of Horodok sewed clothes for Pope Klitschko, who currently has the highest rat- quently, allowing for that choice would not on the basis of the United Nations John Paul II, who had a special request for ing among the three of us, if we consider the constitute a potentially dangerous threat Convention on Citizenship.” the cut. Pope Benedict XVI, she said, never leaders of the factions, and can run for the to the state. He thus implies, as Russian officials rou- requested anything particular for his post of Kyiv mayor and win. And, of course, But Ukraine is not currently stable and tinely have since 1991, that that convention clothes. At the tailors’ shop, three different Svoboda can nominate its candidates, does not yet have an integral national iden- or other U.N. documents say that everyone sized papal cassocks (small, medium and [Andriy] Illenko, for example. Finally, I can tity. Instead, there are many of its citizens – has the right to dual citizenship – some- large) were prepared. Traditionally, the run, if there is such political need. But of primarily, but not exclusively ethnic thing they in fact do not do. There is thus conclave cannot convene if the Vatican course, if Klitschko says ‘I will [run]’, then Russians – who would like Ukraine to be no generally recognized “right” to dual citi- does not have three new cassocks awaiting together with Batkivschyna we are working re-united with the Russian Federation – zenship under international law; provision the new pontiff. (Religious Information for his candidacy,” he said in an interview and whose possession of Russian citizen- for it arises in every case by a treaty among Service of Ukraine) with the Ukrainian service of Radio Liberty. ship would in the words of one give “Russia the countries wishing to offer it. Mr. Tiahnybok recalled that on March 6 the a chance to do away with Ukraine.” Oleksandr Paliy, a Ukrainian political Vlasenko will defend Tymoshenko Verkhovna Rada Committee on State Building and Local Government approved a That threat is not always recognized in analyst, said that legalization in Ukraine of KYIV – Batkivshchyna parliamentary the West in the case of Ukraine or other dual citizenship “could inflict serious harm faction ex-deputy Serhiy Vlasenko said he (Continued on page 14) countries in the region with a significant on the state,” given that “the national iden- minority of people who would like to be tity of Ukrainians is only in the process of both citizens of those countries and citi- formation” and “considering that Ukraine is zens of the Russian Federation, an arrange- situated between Russia and the European FOUNDED 1933 ment that might help them but could be Union.” The Ukrainian Weekly used against those countries. 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the court building and was reportedly forced Developers... by the raiders to dilute its shares in 2011, allowing it to be taken over by insiders, (Continued from page 1) among them possibly being Andrii Kravets. Mr. Kravets is widely recognized as the lecturer at the National University of Kyiv- Yanukovych family’s real estate steward, Mohyla Academy, told the March 2 rally she the person who manages its vast proper- helped organize. ties. Meanwhile, Ukrrestavratsiya’s new Activists have dubbed the Hospitable Court directors, led by Dmytro Yarych, have a the Stalingrad of their war with oligarchs, who career with the Party of Regions, previously have illegally seized and ruined dozens of his- managing its Zorianyi theater in Kyiv where torically significant structures in central Kyiv, its public events were often held. including the Podil district. Victory or defeat in Ukrrevstaratsiya has all the necessary per- the battle involving the Hospitable Court will mits and performed all the necessary legal determine the outcome of the war, they said. procedures for the project, Mr. Yarych said in All the state government agencies and an interview published in December 2012. He courts are controlled by the Yanukovych said the only significant change will involve administration and the Party of Regions, raising the roof by three meters to provide for therefore, they’ve been forced to take the the glass dome, as well as laying a new founda- battle to the structures themselves, occupy- tion for the courtyard, which needs replacing. ing them and interfering with construction Just a day after the City Council’s vote work they say is illegal. last April, boring tractors appeared in the Zenon Zawada “People are uniting to wipe away every- courtyard, to be followed by excavators. The Hostynnyi Dvir (Hospitable Court) is the central structure of Kyiv’s historic Podil thing tied to not even so much this govern- That prompted activists to mobilize and district, located on Kontraktova Square across the street from the main building of ment, but the type of government in contem- declare the “Hostynna Respublika,” igniting Kyiv-Mohyla Academy. It was taken over secretly by investors with close ties to the porary Ukraine as a whole, with its bribery, a summer replete with cultural activity Yanukovych family, igniting a 10-month battle with historic preservation activists. nepotism and shooting down of the public intended to demonstrate the civic-cultural interest, history, culture, traditions and every- potential the court has for the public. ous hindrance to a full reconstruction and Valerii Sopilka, a member of the thing that’s dear to us,” said Yegor Sobolev, a Citizens came to improve their Ukrainian major construction work,” he noted. International Council on Monuments and prominent Kyiv journalist. “They’re better off language, learn arts and crafts, listen to Oleksander Misiura, among those guarding Sites and Architects Union of Ukraine. not testing the anger of Kyivans.” music and participate in unique events such the Court at night, said he was approached by “Raising the roof to 19 meters and plac- The Hospitable Court is an 80,000-square- as a “sushka” from St. Petersburg, in which Mr. Yarych three days before the fire and was ing glass in the arcades, according to cur- foot forum containing a 16,000-square-foot photographers of all skill levels hang their told, “Take your personal items now because rent plans, will lead to increasing the open-air courtyard, built in the classical works on a clothesline, allowing others to you won’t have the chance in several days.” Hospitable Court’s massiveness to exceed style between 1808 and 1828. appreciate or even purchase them. Mr. Misiura sought medical treatment from acceptable scales and distorting it as the Its two floors of arcaded galleries have Such efforts, however, didn’t impress the smoke he inhaled during the fire. main site in the square, which means losing entirely white exteriors, separated by square President Yanukovych, who signed a law on Months of conflict culminated in the day- the architectural ensemble.” columns (round columns on its corners) and August 4, 2012, that had a rider privatizing long battle of February 18, in which Berkut Another concern is that central Kyiv is simple friezes along the wall tops. Chambers the Hospitable Court. special forces began evicting activists in the filled with overpriced boutiques and expen- accessible from the street provided for The first attack on the court’s defenders morning. About 20 private enforcers sive cafes that the average Kyiv residents shops and cafes, while its sizable basement was on June 1, 2012, after 1 a.m., a week entered to weld bars onto the first floor can’t afford, activists said. It’s as if the reno- offered storage space. It has an attic too. after the Respublika’s first cultural event, windows; they sandbagged the main gates. vated court will be designed for a small In the 18th century, Russian Tsar when 30 athletic men chased away 10 As activists swelled to more than 100 by clique of local oligarchs and Western tourists. Aleksandr I invited Italian architects to design activists with threats and curses as police the afternoon, a few climbed through an “The court’s wonderful hall, which had and build marketplaces for the nobility in the officers passively observed – their standard unwelded window and tore open a neighbor- been used by the Theater on the Podil, can Russian Empire. The tsar commissioned two practice in Kyiv’s real estate battles. ing set of side gates to allow others to enter. become a chamber hall for ancient music,” hospitable courts in St. Petersburg between Though one set of gates was welded shut Once they forced their way onto the sec- Valentyna Shevchenko, the architect who 1761 and 1785; they are recognized by the and blocked with an old car, the activists ond floor to the office of Ukrrevstaratsiya, designed the court’s reconstruction in the state as architectural monuments. defiantly returned through other gates. Berkut officers pushed the activists out of 1970s and 1980s, wrote in a letter to the Located on Kontraktova Square – direct- Sometimes they climbed through windows. the court, grabbing, beating and dragging Presidential Administration and the ly across from the main building of Kyiv- Sometimes they snapped padlocks or broke the defenders onto the street, including Cabinet of Ministers. Mohyla Academy – Kyiv’s Hostynnyi Dvir welds, defending their actions on the basis national deputies such as Oleksander “Plays, concerts, fashion shows and various has served various functions for the last that the developer didn’t have the legal Bryhynets of the Batkivshchyna party. They cultural events can be held in the courtyard – two decades, hosting an architectural resto- right to lock the gates. used tear gas and rubber batons. unique for Kyiv – with its excellent acoustics. ration institute, an architectural library, res- Between June 2012 and February of this At least 20 activists were taken into Kyiv’s youth is currently holding such taurants, cafes and shops, as well as occa- year, the court remained a constant battle- police custody, which they allege was ille- events there, rather successfully,” she wrote. sional theatrical groups, educational pro- ground between private brigades and civic gal. Among them was National Deputy Andrii Myrhorodskyi, the architect who grams and cultural events in its courtyard. activists, in which shoving matches and Andrii Mishchenko of the Svoboda party, prepared the reconstruction, said the The first indication that the building was forced evictions escalated into beatings, who is supposed to be immune from arrest. Court’s façade won’t change and floors under siege was a Cabinet of Ministers res- tear gas attacks and even suspected arson. An 18-year-old woman was hospitalized, won’t be added to its current three. olution in August 2011 that removed it The conflict turned violent in the early while others suffered broken bones. Moreover, he said a renovated foyer will from the register of architectural monu- morning of December 19, 2012, when “I demand that those guilty be prosecut- provide for concerts and cultural events. ments of Ukraine. The ruling wasn’t made about 40 private enforcers in black masks ed and punished in taking over my building Yet critics dismiss these assurances as public until after the new year. ambushed the court and evicted its defend- and trespassing in it, as well as compensa- lies. They’re not against renovating the “Officials blatantly falsified information, ers, dragging them out and using tear gas. tion for my expenses in these actions,” said court as much as they are opposed to how as well as grossly violated the procedure of After bringing in a dumpster and a crane, Mr. Yarych of Ukrrevstaratsiya. the process is being handled – illegally and reaching such decisions,” said Igor Lutsenko, the enforcers barricaded themselves. The day after, Internal Affairs Minister opaquely without regard for public opinion. the founder of Save Old Kyiv, a civic organi- Among those sprayed with tear gas was Vitalii Zakharchenko said the police’s They’re also against its privatization, partic- zation devoted to protecting historic struc- Channel 5 television reporter Kseniya actions were legal and it was the activists ularly by investors they don’t even know. tures and monuments from destruction. Dvornikova and her camerawoman. By the who violated the law when accessing the Ukrrevstarastiya is registered in Cyprus, “It was hard to get an explanation for this afternoon, Mr. Lutsenko and several deputies court. Since then, the Court has been fully which allows businesses to conceal their anomalous legal nihilism. Since everything was from the UDAR party, led by its chairman, boarded up, with no access to the public. owners unless the information is summoned done not only through falsification but also Vitali Klitschko, had removed the barricades. “Some people things think we suffered a by law enforcement or judicial authorities. secretly, no public hearing was held,” he said. “They chased the activists through Podil defeat,” Ms. Osmak said of the eviction. “There’s no dialogue because they don’t Numerous procedures required to and beat their legs when they caught up to “They put up a billboard that says, ‘The see us as people equal to them,” said Andrii deprive the court of its architectural monu- them,” Mr. Lutsenko said. “Tear gas was the Hospitable Court – the pearl of Podil,’ with Pastushenko, one of the defenders of the ment status were ignored, he said. Certain least of our troubles, considering that bro- promises of a cultural center, conference Hospitable Court. “There’s 1.5 to 2 percent state councils who gave their stamp of ken ribs are a lot worse than a red face. hall, exhibits, concerts. At last, they are that stand above society. They don’t go to approval were not even authorized by law This criminal business is based upon vio- demonstrating that they’ve heard us and our rundown cafes and bazaars and slip on to be involved in the process. On top of that, lence and judicial fraud.” they will try to convince us that the issue is the ice that’s on our sidewalks. They live an these decisions were reached post factum. The next day, police forbade activists from resolved, but it’s not. Our task is to ensure entirely different life in Europe, with “Such total and clumsy falsification of entering the Kyiv City Council to express that their promises are fulfilled.” Ukraine as a territory to earn their money.” the procedure to cancel the court’s protect- their support for legislation, sponsored by It’s not just the structure’s potential civic In her address to the March 2 protest, ed status can be explained in one way – the the UDAR party, which would have stopped function that can be lost, defenders said. Ms. Osmak pointed out that supporters had last name of the ‘investor’ for whom every- construction at the Hospitable Court. They are equally concerned about how its brought tea, sandwiches and porridge to thing was done is the most resonant in Several more conflicts involving tear gas altered appearance will affect the aesthetics the activists camped out in the court. She Ukraine,” Mr. Lutsenko said. and evictions followed, including a fire in the of Kontraktova Square, particularly since it added that a nearby café was offering free It wasn’t until April 2012 that the gener- court’s attic early in the morning of February is its largest, centrally located structure. lunches to those in attendance. al public realized the Hospitable Court was 9. It’s no coincidence that Ukrrevstaratsiya Ukrrevstaratsiya plans to add a glass “Respected community, does that you the object of a takeover. The Kyiv City was planning to replace the very roof severely dome, covering the indoor courtyard, as remind you of anything?” she asked those Council voted to grant permission to a firm damaged by the fire, Mr. Lutsenko said. well as fill the arcade’s gaps with glass. assembled. Indeed, on the other side of the called Ukrrevstaratsiya to transform the “The roof’s destruction makes it necessi- Local architectural experts are opposed. Hospitable Court, a monument stands court into an office-retail complex. ty to remove the academic-research insti- “Just as in the Acropolis, the architectur- marking the place where the first tent was Beforehand, Mr. Lutsenko said, tute and possibly the architectural library al monuments around the Hospitable Court pitched in November 2004, in what eventu- Ukrrevstaratsiya had owned the rights to rent from the court, which were the most seri- are unified into a single ensemble,” said ally became the Orange Revolution. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2013 No. 11

OBITUARY: Erast Huculak, businessman, philanthropist, 82 TORONTO – Erast Huculak, a Ukrainian Conservation Area. He also donated sub- and their spouses, Roma (Victor), George Canadian businessman known for his phil- stantial sums to the Ukrainian Canadian (Elizabeth), Christina (Michael), Amanda anthropic activity, passed away on March 2, Congress for a number of initiatives, (Adrian) and Samantha (Shaun); his broth- following a brief struggle with cancer. He including Holodomor-Genocide awareness. er Lubomir; five grandchildren; and other was 82. For all of his achievements Mr. Huculak relatives in Canada, the United States and Mr. Huculak was born in Rivne, Ukraine, was awarded the highest honor that the Ukraine. He was predeceased by first wife, in 1930 and immigrated as a displaced per- Ukrainian Canadian Congress can bestow: Lydia, and son Marchik. son with his parents to Canada in 1948. the Taras Shevchenko medal (1995). In Panakhyda services were held on March He graduated with a degree in pharma- addition, he received the Ukrainian 7-8 at the Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, cy from the University of British Columbia. President’s Medal of Merit third degree in followed by a private interment. A celebra- His became the founder, president and 1996 and the President’s Medal of Merit tion of life was held on March 9 at the chairman of the board of Medical second degree in 2001. He was awarded an Huculak Center. Memorial donations may Pharmacies Group Inc., one of the largest honorary doctor of laws degree by the be made to the Huculak Foundation. providers of pharmaceuticals to long-term University of Alberta in 2001. UCC President Paul Grod said of Mr. care facilities in Canada. He was named honorary consul of Huculak: “Erast was a true leader of our In addition to his career successes, Mr. Ukraine in Canada in 2003 and was community and an integral member of the Huculak was a very active member of the appointed to the Order of Canada in 2006. UCC Advisory Council that I could always Ukrainian Canadian community and was More recently Mr. Huculak received the count on for sage and frank advice. He will involved in numerous organizations, Medal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of be remembered as someone who made a including the Ukrainian Canadian Erast Huculak Ukraine in 2009, the Prince Ostroh Gold significant impact on Canada and on Congress, serving on its Advisory Council. Medal from the National University of Ukraine, for his work educating the President of the Business and Professional He served as president of the Canadian Ostroh Academy in 2011 and the Plast Ukrainian community in Canada, as well as Club also in Oshawa. Friends of Rukh as Ukraine re-established Order of Eternal Fire in Gold in 2011. He his generosity as a volunteer and financial In 1989 Mr. Huculak established the its independence, and he wrote about this was a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II supporter of the community. The Ukrainian Huculak Chair of Ukrainian Culture and period in history in his memoir “My Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2013. Canadian community has suffered a tre- Ethnography – the first endowed chair in Wooden Suitcase” (2011). He was a found- Surviving are his wife, Yarmila; children mendous loss with his passing.” er and director of the Children of the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Arts. Chornobyl Canadian Fund. He made significant financial contributions Recognizing the importance of to the National University of Ostroh Ukrainian youth associations, Mr. Huculak Academy in Ukraine. donated his time and energy and became Among his many philanthropic and UCC board supports distinct gallery the Leader (stanychnyi) of Plast in 1983- leadership activities, Mr. Huculak pur- 1987. Recently Mr. Huculak purchased a chased and donated the premises for the for Holodomor at human rights museum new youth complex for the Plast Ukrainian first Embassy of Ukraine in Canada. He MONTREAL – The leadership of the CMHR, and have outlined those concerns Scouting Organization in Toronto, which is made a significant contribution towards Ukrainian Canadian community recently both during the meeting and in a letter to known as the Huculak Center. the establishment of the Victims of held an intense two-day board meeting on the CMHR board,” Mr. Grod noted. In 1962 Mr. Huculak organized an inter- Communism Memorial in front of the issues of importance to the Ukrainian Stuart Murray, president and CEO of the denominational school that was accredited Supreme Court of Canada in Ottawa. As a Canadian community such as the inclusion CMHR; Dr. Clint Curle, head of research; and by the Board of Education in Oshawa. In thank you to Canada for opening its doors of Canada’s First National Internment Angela Cassie from the museum presented 1963-1965, he was a member of the to him and his family, he donated 550 acres Operations and the Holodomor in the to the UCC board the current plans of the Oshawa Library Board and became of land for the East Cross Forest Canadian Museum for Human Rights museum regarding issues of interest and (CMHR). concern to the Ukrainian Canadian commu- “We concluded two full days of serious nity. A very direct and frank discussion fol- discussion [in mid-December 2012] on key lowed with questions and answers. The issues to our community. The board unani- UCC board subsequently passed a motion mously adopted a motion reiterating our reiterating its support for the UCC position position in support of a permanent, promi- of a distinct, prominent and permanent gal- nent and distinct gallery for the Holodomor lery for the Holodomor and Canada’s First at the CMHR as well as a permanent and National Internment Operations. dedicated exhibit on the First World War The UCC board further established an Internment of Ukrainian Canadians. This is Advisory and Coordinating Committee on the principled position that we have main- Exhibits (ACCE) at the CMHR. The purpose tained for nine years,” stated UCC National of ACCE will be to provide support to the President Paul Grod. CMHR on academic research and artifacts “We appreciate that the CMHR’s CEO, to the CMHR on Ukrainian issues, including head curator and director of communica- the Holodomor, the internment of tions attended our meeting and presented Ukrainians during World War I and the to our board the proposed content and lay- oppression of Ukrainians by the Nazi and out of the museum. Our board was disap- Soviet regimes during World War II and the pointed in the manner in which the post-war period, including the struggle for Holodomor and the first world war intern- ment operations are to be presented in the (Continued on page 7) UCCLA: ‘We are being punished’ for criticism of rights museum OTTAWA – Following the recent leak of a months of 1933 alone.” report titled “Gallery Profiles,” prepared by He added, “And, despite the fact that the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, there was a receiving station for ‘enemy the Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties aliens’ in Winnipeg during Canada’s first Association has reacted by expressing its national internment operations, this disappointment and dismay over the Canadian story is referenced only once, in CMHR’s contents. passing. It seems obvious that the UCCLA’s chairman, Roman Zakaluzny, Ukrainian Canadian community is being said: “Not only does this taxpayer-funded punished for having publicly raised princi- national museum elevate the suffering of pled and legitimate objections about the one community above all others – which CMHR’s contents and governance.” most Canadians oppose – but it excludes “It’s very disheartening to think that most Ukrainian-related content. For exam- Canadian taxpayers will be spending hun- ple, the genocidal Great Famine of 1932- dreds of millions of dollars in perpetuity on 1933 in Soviet Ukraine, the Holodomor, is a museum so obviously out of touch with relegated to a light-table treatment in a sec- public opinion and so partisan and ahistor- ondary gallery, even though as many as 4.3 ical in its portrayal of the human rights million Ukrainians perished in the first six story,” Mr. Zakaluzny underscored.

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Taxes on individuals are In summary, when it comes to questions imposed at three levels: federal, state and The UNA Q&A: about life insurance and “death taxes,” with local. When alive, you are taxed through few exceptions, proceeds from properly sales, income, payroll (FICA), property written life insurance policies are exempt and gift taxes; when dead, applicable taxes Death and taxes from federal and state income taxes, are include federal and state-level estate exempt from probate fees when a benefi- taxes, state-level inheritance taxes, as well Since the estate tax is a tax on the right high limit and be subject to the federal ciary is designated, exempt from federal as state-level probate fees. 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Fundamentally, the estate tax is a tax on the right to transfer wealth to your heirs. The federal government, and some state governments, impose this tax. Although many people oppose the estate tax, it has been in place since the beginning of the 20th century. One argument in support of the estate tax was that the power that comes with wealth should not be passed from generation to generation, rather each generation must earn wealth and power on its own; a second argument was that having an elite moneyed class with its own separate set of interests was against the common good.

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COMMENTARY The Ukrainian Weekly A museum perpetuates inequality The Viktors go to Brussels The Canadian Museum of Human Rights – which is to be inaugurated in 2014 – is pravda.com.ua/news/2013/02/25/ once again in the news for the wrong reasons. To use the words of the Ukrainian by David Marples and Myroslava Uniat 6984254/). Canadian Congress (UCC), it has “fallen short” in terms of assurances that the Meanwhile EU politicians were express- Holodomor, the Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 in Ukraine that killed millions, and After the 16th EU-Ukraine summit in ing optimism both before and after the the internment operations of 1914-1920 in Canada, which targeted Ukrainians and Brussels on February 25, Ukraine’s chances Brussels summit. European Commission other “enemy aliens” who hailed from territories then part of the Austro-Hungarian of signing an Association Agreement later President Jose Manuel Barroso enunciated empire, would be featured prominently in the new museum. this year in Vilnius appeared as uncertain his vision of Ukraine as future member of In mid-December 2012, the UCC reiterated its position in support of “a distinct, as they were before the meeting. What is the European Union and expressed his faith prominent and permanent gallery for the Holodomor and Canada’s First National lacking is a single unequivocal statement that Ukraine has a European future. The Internment Operations.” As UCC National President Paul Grod underscored: “This is from President Viktor Yanukovych that he effort to get an Association Agreement the principled position that we have maintained for nine years.” UCC officers, you is prepared to meet the European Union signed in November at the Eastern see, had heard a presentation by the CMHR’s CEO, and they were not pleased. halfway and agree to the preconditions that Partnership summit in Vilnius was We’ve editorialized before about this museum, arguing that – as a publicly sup- have been outlined and reiterated numer- endorsed not only by Mr. Barroso, but also ported institution – it must be a truly inclusive museum that tells various groups’ ous times by various leaders of Brussels. by European Council President Herman stories pertaining to human rights. In 2011, we quoted Dr. Lubomyr Luciuk, director Meanwhile, Ukraine’s relations with the Van Rompuy, EU High Representative for of research for the UCCLA, who wrote: “We are calling for the creation of inclusive, Russian-led Customs Union seem equally comparative and thematic galleries in this publicly funded national museum Foreign Affairs and Security Policy ambivalent, but continue in parallel form in Catherine Ashton, and European because such exhibits (e.g., on themes like ‘internment operations in Canada’ or the background. ‘genocide’) would have greater pedagogical value than ‘single issue’ displays and Commissioner for Enlargement and The Europeans have made it plain that European Neighborhood Policy Stefan Fule. because we do not believe that that the suffering of any one community should be the continuing imprisonment of opposition elevated above that of all others” [the reference is to the Holocaust]. They did add the proviso, however, that politicians Yulia Tymoshenko and Yurii Ukraine should resolve the issue of “selec- Now, two years later, Ukrainian Canadians are still arguing that same point . Lutsenko is part of the equation. If the EU What is most troubling to us is what was noted in a March 7 news release from the tive justice” and remove “deficiencies” in has compromised, then it may be on the the conduct of parliamentary elections Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties Association. The association’s chairman, Roman issue of the former. While Brussels-based Zakaluzny said: “Not only does this taxpayer-funded national museum elevate the (http://zaxid.net/home/showSingleNews. politicians condemn the escalation of the do?kerivnitstvo_yes_hoche_shhob_ukray- suffering of one community above all others – which most Canadians oppose – but it charges against Ukraine’s former prime excludes most Ukrainian-related content. For example, the genocidal Great Famine of ina_stala_chlenom_yevrosoyuzu&objectId minister, there is less emphasis today than 1932-1933 in Soviet Ukraine, the Holodomor, is relegated to a light-table treatment =1279188). hitherto that the release of Ms. Tymoshenko in a secondary gallery, even though as many as 4.3 million Ukrainians perished in the There was, however, another familiar is an essential prerequisite for the signing first six months of 1933 alone. And, despite the fact that there was a receiving station Ukrainian visitor in the Belgian capital. of the agreement. Regarding Mr. Lutsenko, for ‘enemy aliens’ in Winnipeg during Canada’s first national internment operations, Prior to the summit, at an evening meeting on the other hand, the situation is simply this Canadian story is referenced only once, in passing.” with Mr. Barroso that lasted over an hour, confusing. Yevhen Balitskiy, a deputy from The UCCLA leader went on to comment that it seems “the Ukrainian Canadian former President Viktor Yushchenko com- the Party of Regions, speaking on Ukraine’s community is being punished for having publicly raised principled and legitimate mented that the Ms. Tymoshenko case Channel 5 on February 21, stated firmly objections about the CMHR’s contents and governance.” And that’s at an institution should not hold up proceedings (http:// that the two detained figures would be funded by Canadian taxpayers, an institution that said its mandate is “to promote and zaxid.net/home/showSingleNews. released only when they had completed teach human rights in order to inspire visitors to take personal responsibility for the do?yushhenko_pered_samitom_govoriv_z_ their sentences, and that Ukraine would preservation and enhancement of human rights in Canada and around the world.” barrozu_pro_ukrayinu_i_timoshenko__ not cave in to outside pressure for an early zmi&objectId=1278974). The future of the end to their confinement (http://www. Ukrainian state, stated Mr. Yushchenko, unian.net/news/554646-regional-otpus- should not be a hostage of the kat-timoshenko-i-lutsenko-ranshe-sroka- “Tymoshenko affair.” Whether the nikto-ne-sobiraetsya.html). Europeans still perceive Mr. Yushchenko as March Turning the pages back... Another report of February 23 suggest- a credible authority is a moot point. The ed that President Yanukovych was indeed former president has rarely missed an Seven years ago, on March 23, 2006, President George W. Bush willing to compromise on both cases, but opportunity to denounce his former prime signed into law H.R. 1053, a bill authorizing permanent trade rela- without setting a timeframe (http://www. 23 minister, whose lengthy jail sentence was tions between the United States and Ukraine. The president, who unian.net/news/555201-ukrainskiy- due in part to his testimony, and he appears 2006 signed the bill in the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office interes-anketa-evrointegratsii-i-ansambl- content to serve the Regions government in Building, was joined by Sen. Richard Lugar (R-Ind.), Reps. Jim dlya-igryi-na-trube.html). Mr. Lutsenko’s Gerlach (R-Pa.), Tom Lantos (D-Calif.), Curt Weldon (R-Pa.), wife expressed her view that the president his new role as an informal negotiator. Candice Miller (R-Mich.) and Mike Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), as well as Ukraine’s ambassador to had paid close attention to issues dealing The delayed visit of Mr. Yanukovych to the United States, Oleh Shamshur. with her husband and that his detention Moscow, on the other hand, finally took In a statement released by the White House Office of the Press Secretary, President Bush was a political matter, i.e., that he had been place on March 4, following its postpone- stated: imprisoned for criticizing the government ment last December. The main topics on “…The bill I sign today marks the beginning of a new era in our history with Ukraine. (http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2013/ the agenda were cooperation in energy, During the Cold War, Congress passed the Jackson-Vanik Amendment as a response to wide- 02/22/6984173). trade and the economic sphere, particularly spread Communist deprivation of human rights. The law made American trade with Just three days later, a report from the the conditions on which Ukraine might join Communist nations contingent on those countries’ respect for the rights of their own people. Polish newspaper Gazeta Wyborcza, main- the Customs Union. In addition, President “…Ukraine is also working to expand its market economy and produce measurable tained that, after his meeting with the presi- Yanukovych returned to an old conundrum improvements in the lives of the Ukrainian people. America supports these efforts, and this dents of Poland and Slovakia, Mr. of the Kuchma era, namely the notion that bill is an important step. By eliminating barriers to trade between the United States and Yanukovych had promised to release Mr. there could be a joint Ukrainian-Russian Ukraine, the bill will help Ukraine grow in prosperity. As we’ve seen over the past 50 years, Lutsenko in order to demonstrate Ukraine’s venture to rent out Ukraine’s gas transpor- trade has the power to create new wealth for whole nations and new opportunities for peo- commitment to joining Europe. But the tation system (http://zaxid.net/home/ ple around the world. By expanding trade with Ukraine, this bill will open new markets for press service of the Polish President showSingleNews.do?yanukovich_u_rosiyi_ American products and help Ukrainians to continue to build a free economy that will raise zaproponuye_stvoriti_spilne_pidpriyemst- the standard of living for families across their land.” Bronislaw Kororowski would neither deny nor confirm the statement (http://www. vo_taran&objectId=1279284; http://www. On March 6, 2006, the United States and Ukraine signed a bilateral agreement on market rferl.org/content/putin-yanukovych-mos- access in preparation for Ukraine’s membership in the World Trade Organization. President cow/24918397.html). Bush also acknowledged President Viktor Yushchenko’s reform initiatives to increase trans- David R. Marples is Distinguished Russia, however, is insisting that Ukraine parency and provide intellectual property protection, as well as strengthen the enforce- University Professor and director of the recognize the validity of previous agree- ment of the rule of law. Stasiuk Program for the Study of The bill, sponsored by Rep. Gerlach and 63 co-sponsors, was passed by the House of ments, which include not only the unfortu- Contemporary Ukraine at the University of nate 2009 deal on gas prices negotiated by Representatives on March 8, 2006, and by the Senate on March 9, 2006. The House voted Alberta. 417 votes in favor, two against and three voted present; and the Senate approved the mea- Mr. Tymoshenko when she was prime min- Myroslava Uniat is a master’s degree stu- sure by unanimous consent. ister, but also cooperation and progress dent in the Ukrainian Folklore Program, The Jackson-Vanik Amendment was enacted in 1974 in reaction to the severe restric- toward the integration of the Russian and tions the Soviet Union imposed on the emigration of its citizens, most notably Jews. For Department of Modern Languages and Ukrainian nuclear industries in accordance more than a decade, Ukraine had been granted annual waivers of Jackson-Vanik trade Cultural Studies, University of Alberta. Her with the July 12, 2012, memorandum restrictions. The Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, along with its Washington field of research is contemporary Ukrainian signed in Yalta. One possible component of bureau, the Ukrainian National Information Service, had worked for decades to repeal this political folklore. this agreement is joint construction of amendment’s applicability to Ukraine, and the more recent push included support from the The article above is reprinted from the Units 3 and 4 of the VVER nuclear power Jackson-Vanik Graduation Coalition, initiated by the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation, representing blog “Current Politics in Ukraine” (http:// station at Khmelnytskyi (http://www. more than 250 Ukrainian American, Jewish American and other NGOs. ukraineanalysis.wordpress.com/) created unian.net/news/556804-yanukovich-i- by the Stasiuk Program, a program of the putin-pogovoryat-o-gaze.html). Source: “Bush signs bill granting Ukraine permanent normal trade relations,” The Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies at Ukrainian Weekly, March 26, 2006. the University of Alberta. (Continued on page 15) No. 11 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2013 7

FOR THE RECORD From a Canadian Angle UCCA condemns court ruling by Oksana Bashuk Hepburn regarding Serhiy Vlasenko The following statement was released by cally motivated application of justice. The the Ukrainian Congress Committee of regime thus flaunts its contempt for the Taking on Hewlett-Packard America on March 7. recommendations of the recently held European Union-Ukraine Summit, thereby It seems that no political issues roil added fuel to the fire: “If you are not satis- The Ukrainian Congress Committee of threatening the Euro-strategically impor- Ukrainians in their home country, and its fied with the language used on the America (UCCA), the representative organi- tant goal of Ukraine’s European integration. diasopra in the free world, more than Ukrainian page, you are free to visit our zation of the over 1 million Americans of This integration of Ukraine into Europe is a threats to the Ukrainian language. main page in English.” Ukrainian descent, strongly condemns the key component of intermediate and long- Language equals independence from out- In Canada, the Canadian Group for March 6 ruling of the Higher Administrative term European strategic and security goals. siders and attempts to undermine its status Democracy in Ukraine was not satisfied. In Court of Ukraine to strip Serhiy Vlasenko of Similarly, this integration is vital in the as the official language of Ukraine have its letter to Meg Whitman, president and his parliamentary mandate. trans-Atlantic security architecture. been met with ferocious opposition. Folks CEO of Hewlett-Packard, the group stated: These proceedings, filed with the Higher However, the continued display of the understand this danger to their national “The United States of America, and the rest Administrative Court of Ukraine by Yanukovych regime’s thuggish behavior sovereignty more clearly than fraudulent of the free world, is dedicated to working Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada and Party undermines Ukraine’s own stated objective elections or the incarceration of political towards a more stable world where multi- of Regions National Deputy Volodymyr of signing the EU-Ukraine Association opposition leaders. nationals such as yours can operate. We are Rybak, reek of political persecution, as Agreement in the near future. It is not surprising, therefore, that late responding to the shameful letter written by Serhiy Vlasenko is not only a member of The UCCA calls upon the government of last year a petition went to Hewlett-Packard one of your employees based in Moscow objecting to its website in Ukraine being in Ukraine’s opposition, but serves as former Ukraine to respect the rule of law, conform which undermines this noble intention. Russian. Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko’s defend- to its international commitments and “As you may know, one of the instru- Such political insensitivity is not unique to er. It is a transparent attempt at intimida- immediately cease its misuse of the judicia- ments used by Ukraine’s President Viktor HP: even governments that purport to sup- tion directed against those in opposition to ry as a means of intimidating its opposition. Yanukovych to backslide on democracy and port Ukraine’s democratization undermine the Yanukovych regime. The government of Ukraine must rebuild generate civil unrest is the official language this fine intent by seeking Russian speakers This ruling by the Higher Administrative its road to democracy, not only for the sake issue of that country. In view of the sensitivi- to run their operations in Ukraine – a most ty for the entire region, Ms. Anastasia Court of Ukraine demonstrates the of European security, but also for the wel- counter-productive posture. And, recently Yanukovych regime’s selective and politi- fare of the Ukrainian people themselves. Samoylenko’s letter is most inappropriate the Jerusalem Post took it upon itself to and undermines the fine global image change the location of Odesa from Ukraine to which your company aims to project, espe- Russia in a piece it copied from another cially at a time when it faces other issues. (Continued on page 7) Patriarch... Eastern prayer rope and an icon. source. So much for journalistic integrity! “Therefore, we call upon your good office As the conclave of cardinals was set to But back to HP. It is no small enterprise. to right this inappropriate business prac- (Continued from page 1) begin at the Vatican on March 12, the head Founded in a California garage in 1937, the tice. Please reconsider and make your com- of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church cel- multinational technology giant is the pany’s websites available to valued clients Because of this, I am positive that the holy ebrated the Pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice world’s largest PC manufacturer. Its in the official language of their countries father will be a great help to our Church, Mass (for the election of the Roman pon- 300,000-plus employees generated nearly rather than become the pawn of interna- and I expect that great things await our tiff) in the Ukrainian Church of Ss. Sergius $140 billion in revenue last year. tional political gamesmanship as has hap- and Bacchus in Rome. Church with this Pope.” The use of the Russian language by HP pened to Hewlett-Packard in Ukraine.” Before the liturgy, Patriarch Sviatoslav Patriarch Sviatoslav also commented on was all the more offensive as language Myroslava Oleksiuk, Marta Onufriv and I the personality of the new pontiff: urged those present to pray for the election issue demonstrations in Ukraine had signed the letter on behalf of the Canadian “…he is an incredibly modest person. For of a new pope at the conclave, which began became synonymous with anti-government Group for Democracy in Ukraine (CGDU) example, as archbishop of Buenos Aires, he that afternoon. protests, focusing in particular on Minister and copied it to influential leaders in HP’s never relied on his own automobile, relying Also serving the liturgy were Dmytro Tabachnyk. countries of operation with significant instead on public transportation, always in Metropolitan Volodymyr Viytyshyn of The incompetent minister of youth, democratization programs in Ukraine, simple clothing. He mostly stands out in his Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine; Bishop Borys sports and education had previously shown including the president of the United States enormous care for the less fortunate, visit- Gudziak of the St. Volodymyr Eparchy in his anti-Ukrainian skin by Russifying the and Canada’s minister of foreign affairs. ing the most impoverished neighborhoods. Paris; the Rev. Ivan Kulyk, administrator of curriculum. Perhaps the most offensive was The response from HP came in two days. He is a person, I would say, of great pastoral Ss. Sergius and Bacchus Parish; and the allowing photos of Lenin and Stalin – gods to Serhij Savenko, HP’s representative in foundation. Rev. Marko Semehen, pastoral coordinator Communists, but murderers of Ukrainians Ukraine, wrote: “HP takes all customer “As a Jesuit, Pope Francis is an incredibly for Ukrainian Greek-Catholics of Italy. and others – on covers of grade-school note- deep intellectual. I can attest to the fact that “The Ukrainian Parish of Ss. Sergius and feedback seriously. We have plans in place books. He denied the existence of the for dedicated Ukrainian-language web- his homilies are quite short, sometimes no Bacchus in Rome is a gift of Pope Urban VIII Holodomor, one of the world’s largest geno- longer than five or six sentences, but he man- to the Ukrainian people, so the fact that His based properties and look forward to shar- cides – more deadly than the well-known ing additional information in the future. ages to fill them with such deep meaning, Beatitude Sviatoslav prayed for the election Nazi Holocaust. Then, without a pause, he always leaving the faithful in silent contem- of a new Roman pontiff in this church is With customers in 170 countries world- and Viktor Kivalov – the falsifier of the wide, HP has been working to serve con- plation upwards of five-to-seven minutes.” very symbolic,” said the Rev. Kulyk, accord- Orange Revolution-era presidential election RISU also reported that back on April 12, ing to the UGCC press service in Italy. sumers and businesses in the Ukraine for whom former President Viktor Yushchenko nearly 15 years and have the utmost 2011, during his pastoral visit to Argentina, In connection with the resignation of tapped to head the Odesa law faculty and respect for local languages and cultures.” Patriarch Sviatoslav had a meeting with the Pope Benedict XVI, Patriarch Sviatoslav had who is now a favorite of the current presi- He added, in Ukrainian, that HP will be archbishop of Buenos Aires, Cardinal sent a separate letter to the bishops and dent – proposed a law to deny Ukrainian its advising us on progress on this score. Bergoglio, to express his gratitude for the priests of the UGCC, in which he called to official Ukrainian language status. Patriotic We were pleased but copied the HP prayers and support of the Church during pray “for the grace and cooperation of the Ukrainians took to the streets. board members, corporate giants in their the development of the Ukrainian Greek- Holy Spirit during the election of the pope of The petition to Hewlett-Packard had own right, to send a message that corpora- Catholic eparchy in Argentina. Patriarch Rome, so that he will be a good shepherd for results, but not the desired ones. tions, and governments, are being watched Sviatoslav also invited Cardinal Bergoglio to the Church of Christ and servant to the ser- One of HP’s junior representatives for on how they measure up to their interna- visit Ukraine and presented him with an vants of God.” the Commonwealth of Independent States tional commitments. Meanwhile, the CGDU advised the petition signatories that in is following the situation at HP. Ukraine “13 regions have declared Russia a it had a much smaller gathering of compa- regional language.” In the smug-sounding Washingtonians... triots. But Washington’s Czechs and tone of petty decision-makers in Moscow Oksana Bashuk Hepburn may be con- Slovaks filled the Czech Embassy to the sticking it to their “lesser brother,” she tacted at [email protected]. (Continued from page 1) brim on Sunday at a reception to honor from the monument. Masaryk, which included a documentary The Embassy of Ukraine had originally film showing as well as an emotionally board and we hope to hear back shortly.” scheduled its own wreath-laying ceremony moving performance of Czech, Slovak and UCC board... In other business, the board heard at the monument three days earlier, on Gypsy folk melodies by the Ukrainian reports from Canada Ukraine Committee (Continued from page 4) Wednesday, March 6, but it was called off Gerdan duet – violinist/pianist Solomia Jars Balan on avenues for continued because of the forecast of a heavy snowfall Gorokhivska and flutist Andrei Pidkivka. the independence of Ukraine. The commit- engagement with Ukraine, specifically peo- for the region. The Embassy reception Meanwhile, the SPIV-Zhyttia chorus’s tee will be convened and directed by Dr. ple-to-people contacts and contacts with scheduled for that evening did take place, homage to Ukraine’s poet laureate contin- Jurij Darewych, Valentina Kuryliw and NGOs and civil society groups. however. ued as well. On Sunday, March 10, its singers Iryna Mycak. The board also heard from Mr. Grod in On the following day, another birthday traveled north to join with Philadelphia’s “We believe that this meeting fell short, his capacity as co-chair of the Ukrainian commemoration took place in front of Ukrainian American community, its insofar as we have not received assurances World Congress Election Observer Mission, Taras Shevchenko’s statuary neighbor a Prometheus men’s choir and local student that the Holodomor and Internment will be as well as from Taras Zalusky and Ann half-block to the north – the monument to groups in their Shevchenko commemora- presented prominently, distinctly and per- Szyptur, who worked on the CANADEM Czechoslovakia’s first president, Tomas tion concert at the Ukrainian Educational manently,” said Mr. Grod. “I have written to mission about the findings of the respective Masaryk. Being on Wednesday, a weekday, and Cultural Center in Jenkintown, Pa. Mr. Murray to indicate the position of the election observer missions. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2013 No. 11

Chicago hosts UMANA Illinois Debutante Ball by Maria Hrycelak CHICAGO – The Illinois branch of the Ukrainian Medical Association of North America (UMANA-Illinois) hosted the 52nd annual Banquet and Charity Ball with Presentation of Debutantes on Saturday, February 2, at Chicago’s historic Palmer House in the heart of the down- town Loop area. Beginning with a debutante-mothers luncheon, planning and preparation for this annual tradition began months ago, leading to a memorable and successful day for all. Guests and friends greeted each other warmly throughout the cocktail hour. Close to 350 participants were seated in the stunningly ornamental and uniquely decorated ballroom. Orchids and candle centerpieces illuminated the hall and added an air of sophisticated charm and elegance to the evening. The debutantes, on the arms of their parents, opened the formal program with a grand entrance into the ballroom. Dr. Diana Iwanik, president of UMANA- Illinois, and Dr. Nestor Iwankiw presented the eight debutantes to Chicago’s Ukrainian commu- nity. The debutantes bowed charmingly and gracefully as they were introduced, along with their proud parents and escorts. Six debutantes were originally from the Chicago area. Also participating in this beautiful event were debutantes from MVP Studios Photography Washington and Minnesota. The young ladies and their escorts had begun practic- Debutantes and their escorts (from left): Julia Ellings, Andrij Tarasiuk, Mariana Kolomayets, Luka Zacharczuk, Hannah Sambirsky, Vitaliy Maksymets, Ariana Babczenko, Lucas Pylypczak, Victoria Saldan, Adrian Wowk, Sophia Bidny, Sasha ing their opening waltz months in advance, Boutilier, Alexandra Senycia, Peter Cepynsky, Irene Anastazievsky and Adrian Ripeckyj. Association of North America. The UMANA Foundation, among other projects, awards scholarships to medical and dental stu- dents and sponsors First Aid and CPR Certification courses for counselors of Ukrainian scouting and youth organiza- tions, as well as youth camps. Such courses were recently held in Chicago; London, Ontario; Whippany, N.J.; and Philadelphia. This spring the courses will be offered in several more U.S. and Canadian cities. Only with the continued support of many gener- ous donors can a project of this scope be accomplished. The 2013 organizing committee includ- ed many volunteers. Special thanks went to Dr. Iwanik, Dr. George Charuk, Marta Kozbur and Larissa Matusiak. Their dedi- cated efforts resulted in an imposing and enjoyable event for all involved. All are invited to the next UMANA Illinois Debutante Ball on February 1, 2014.

The debutantes and their fathers. performing an intricate and beautiful from all over the United States and Canada night away to the sounds of Chicago’s dance program under the expert choreog- for this charity ball. She thanked them for Klopit band. Later in the evening, the raphy of Roxana Dykyj-Pylypczak with help their continuing support and participation. guests, debutantes and escorts all partici- from Adriana Striltschuk-Karawan. Konstantin Babczenko and Andrew pated in the anticipated traditional folk In their flowing white gowns and hold- Kolomayets, speaking on behalf of the dance, the “Kolomyika.” The debutantes ing their pink bouquets, the debutantes proud parents, warmly addressed their were seen performing beautifully choreo- danced elegantly and effortlessly to the daughters, the debutantes, wishing them graphed Ukrainian dance moves. The debu- sounds of Strauss waltzes, first with their well in their future endeavors both in their tantes and their families celebrated well fathers and then with their escorts. Each Ukrainian and American community life. into the night amidst fine music and debutante presented her mother with a Debutantes Ariana Babczenko and Mariana friends. rose in appreciation for her hard work and Kolomayets spoke next, thanking their par- Traditionally, debutante balls help raise commitment. ents for their unwavering support and love. funds for charity. The proceeds of this char- Escort Vitaliy Maksymets from New Dr. Iwanik welcomed the debutantes, More than 175 guests, both young and ity ball and raffle will benefit the York gracefully twirls Chicago debutante their parents, escorts and guests, who came old, arrived after dinner, and danced the Foundation of the Ukrainian Medical Hannah Sambirsky. No. 11 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2013 9

Cleveland debutante ball celebrates Plast centenary

Peter Harasimchuk Debutantes and their escorts (from left): Mark Drozd, Natalia Zappernick, Nestor Semeniuk, Vira Pavlish, Lukash Kowcz, Clara Moroch, Alexandra Fedynsky, Zachary Hayda, Katherine McCue, Philip Holowaty, Nina Oryshkewych and Zachary Gudziak.

by Myroslawa Holubec plishments of Plast in its century of existence, as well as its After the dinner, dancing continued to music by Veseli many contributions to Ukrainian communities. Chasy from Chicago. WESTLAKE, Ohio – As part of the celebration of the 100th The Cleveland-based Ukrainian women’s vocal ensem- Each debutante was presented an original woodcut anniversary of the founding of Plast Ukrainian Scouting ble, Zorya, under the direction of Olha Tchepak profession- depicting a traditional Ukrainian “Tree of Life” created by Organization six debutantes were presented to the Cleveland ally performed three Plast songs: “Chy Znayesh Ty Daria Hulak Kulchytsky, a member of the Buryverkhy sorority. Ukrainian community by the Plast sorority Buryverkhy on Naykrashchu v Sviti Pisniu,” “Ne Zhuritsia Yuni Druzi” and Most of the debutantes are very active in their Ukrainian Saturday, February 9, at LaCentre in Westlake, Ohio. “Pysanyi Kamin.” communities. Many are members of Plast, the Kashtan Approximately 200 guests were present as, one by one, The MCs then presented the debutantes. Following the School of Ukrainian Dance and/or the School of Bandura. each debutante walked to center stage on the arm of her presentation, the debutantes and their escorts danced to a Most have graduated from the School of Ukrainian Studies father to take the traditional bow before family and friends. beautifully choreographed waltz arranged by Andrea (Ridna Shkola). Daria Jakubowycz welcomed the guests and introduced Komichak. Next, the debutantes danced with their fathers, This “zabava” will be a wonderful lasting memory for the masters of ceremonies for the evening, Andrea while the escorts danced with the mothers of the debu- the debutantes and for the many guests who danced well Jakubowycz and Maria Zachary. They reviewed the accom- tantes, presenting each mother with a rose. into the night. Ukrainian American Youth Association hosts 49th annual deb ball

by Natalie Horbachevsky PARSIPPANY, N.J. – The Ukrainian American Youth Association (UAYA) hosted its 49th annual Debutante Ball at the Sheraton in Parsippany, N.J., on Saturday, February 9. This year, 10 young women, all dressed in white and accompanied by escorts, made their ceremonial debut before a full ballroom of family, friends, and members of the UAYA community. The UAYA Debutante Ball is a longstanding tradition among the UAYA members of the Northeast. This year, the debutantes came from New York, New Jersey and Maryland for the black-tie affair. Their formal presentation capped off a lively evening that included a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres hour, dinner and dancing. After guests mingled at the cocktail hour, Larysa Blahy- Tatarenko, chairwoman of the Debutante Committee, offi- cially welcomed the guests to the event and introduced this year’s master and mistress of ceremonies, Yuriy Symczyk and Olia Figol. Mr. Symchyk and Ms. Figol are both active members of the UAYA and had the honor of presenting this year’s debutantes and their chosen escorts. As the guests attentively looked on, the MCs introduced the debutantes, one by one. Each girl walked gracefully through the ballroom to the center of the dance floor, greeting her parents and handing her mother a red rose. After thanking her parents graciously, the debutante received her bouquet and met her escort. The couple cir- cled the dance floor as the emcees read out the debutante’s Yuri Lev Studio (Continued on page 13) Debutantes and their escorts at the 49th annual Debutante Ball of the Ukrainian American Youth Association. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2013 No. 11

Bitcon Production Debutantes and their escorts at the Newark Plast debutante ball. Plast’s Newark branch introduces 2013 debutantes

by Lida Lukianenko-Moczula As the young ladies were introduced, their scholastic, for her choreography of the debutantes’ promenade. social, artistic, cultural, community, musical and athletic The ceremony concluded with the debutantes dancing a WHIPPANY, N.J. – On Saturday, January 26, the Newark accomplishments were highlighted. traditional waltz with their fathers, as the escorts danced branch of Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization and its The formal program included best wishes and congratu- with the debutantes’ mothers. Parents’ Committee held the traditional Plast Debutante latory remarks from Oleh Holynskyj, the head of the The 14 young ladies introduced at the ball were: Ball at the Hanover Marriot in Whippany, N.J., with contin- Newark Plast branch, and a heartfelt welcome from Christina Bach (Escort Adrian Halarewicz), Uliana Bilash ued financial support from Self Reliance Ukrainian Christine Lenchur, speaking on behalf of the Newark Plast (Mark Zawadiwsky), Stephanie Bitcon (Andrew Stasiuk), American Federal Credit Union. group Mevy (Seagulls) as their “hurtkova.” Miss Lenchur Larysa Iwaskiw (Stefan Palylyk), Christina Kaminskyj The magical evening was a black-tie event that began reflected on the memories the girls shared from their early (Damian Kozak), Katherine Lenchur (Marko Hnateyko), with a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception followed by days together in pre-school, summer camps, field trips, Christine Lenchur (Alex Gorloff), Diana Moczula (Steven the formal presentation of the debutantes, dinner and weekly Plast meetings, Ukrainian school, etc., and how they Maksymowych), Mary Ann Nedoszytko (Aleksander dancing in the hotel’s Grand Ballroom. are grateful for their parents’ upbringing choices. Now it’s Buchak), Elena Odulak (Adrian Wowk), Nadia Olesnycky The Rev. Leonid Malkov, CSsR, pastor of St. John the our turn to create new memories for other younger gener- (Roman Khomyk), Zoriana Reszytniak (Peter Schepel), Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Newark, N.J., deliv- ations, she added. Katia Czartorysky (Luca Iwasykiw) and Andrea Jablonskyj ered the invocation. The girls thanked their Plast mentors: counselor (Gunnar Nolan). This year’s masters of ceremonies were Anya Tershakovec- Danusia Lukiw-Chernyk for her ongoing work with the Over 550 guests enjoyed the dinner and over 250 addi- Tomko and Nestor Maksymowych; they had the pleasure Mevy, Plast leaders Christine Kochan and Christine tional guests came to dance the night away to the music of of introducing 14 young ladies from Plast chapters in New Baranetsky-Olesnycky and the Newark “stanychnyi” Mr. Tempo and DJ Mateij Liteplo. Jersey and New York State into Ukrainian society. Holynskyj, for his leadership and community work. The 2013 Debutante Committee members included: As family, friends and guests watched the entrance cho- Choreographers/dancers Andrij Cybyk and his wife, Lida Lukianenko-Moczula, Anya Tomko, Alexandra reographed by Oksana Bauer, each debutante and her Natalia Ejova, received a special thank-you for providing Zawadiwsky, Ariadna Holynskij, Natalia Bilash and escort were introduced and welcomed with cheers by all. ballroom dancing lessons and Mrs. Bauer was recognized Roxanne Smyk. Chicago UAYA hosts annual Malanka with presentation of debutantes

by Deanna Wruskyj CHICAGO – The Ukrainian American Youth Association (UAYA), Mykola Pavlushkov branch in Chicago, hosted its annual New Year’s Ball, or “Malanka” on Saturday, January 26, at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers. Guests arrived at 6 p.m. for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the foyer of the Chicago Ballroom. Friends and family gathered to celebrate the New Year and greeted each other throughout the hour. Guests entered the hall and were seated at elegantly set tables, which included beautiful commemorative booklets created by Heather Baranivsky and Jaro Chylak. Yuriy Striltschuk, master of ceremonies, opened the evening by welcoming and greeting the 260 plus guests present. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of seven lovely debutantes from both the Chicago and Palatine branches of UAYA. The presentation was choreo- graphed and lead by Adriana Karawan, who also serves as co-choreographer for the Iskra Dance Ensemble of the Dmytro Vitovskyj branch in Palatine. Ivanka Bryan, the long-time UAYA counselor for the majority of the debu- tantes, spoke to the young ladies, congratulating them and wishing them much success in their future endeavors as

Edward Fox Photography active UAYA members. The debutantes and their escorts at the 2013 Malanka of the Chicago branch of the Ukrainian American Youth Association. (Continued on page 13) No. 11 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2013 11

Six debutantes introduced at Washington community’s ball WASHINGTON – Although Washington put away its party clothes and dancing shoes after the presidential inau- gural balls, six lovely debutantes donned their beautiful white gowns and strapped on their heels. With escorts in tow, the debutantes of Washington signaled their entry into society on Saturday, February 2, with more than 300 peo- ple packed into the ballroom of the L’Enfant Plaza hotel. As the debutantes – Sophia Joanna Chopivsky Benson, Marta Cherpak, Nusia Kerda, Sophia N. Kolybabiuk, Maya Tatiana Korytko Lucyshyn and Larissa Tatiana Sloniewsky – were introduced and presented by their fathers, their escorts came to take their hands and together performed a beautiful ceremony choreographed by Ania Bohachevsky Lonkevych and Lev Iwashko. After dinner, the “zabava” started in earnest to the tunes of Na Zdorovya. A “kolomyika” included everyone – young, old – and debutantes alike. The young folks in attendance, many with Ukrainian dance backgrounds, were leaping, spinning and splitting to everyone’s full attention. While doing this they regularly placed the debs front and center in any formations and displayed a cultural unity that was a joy to witness. Temperatures outside were plummeting, yet people were still streaming in from far corners of the country for the ball. The winter debutante ball was masterfully orga- nized by the Taras Shevchenko School of Ukrainian Studies under the watchful eye of Bohdan Shevchik. MC Roman Ponos introduced the young debutantes and their escorts, and during dinner guests were treated to the lovely voices of Spiv-Zhyttia and the dance talents of Babarocin. The evening, capping a season full of celebrations and Raiza Vega beautiful balls, was filled with smiles, laughter and, most Debutantes of Washington: (standing, from left) Marta Cherpak, Sophika Chopivsky-Benson, Laryssa Sloniewsky, importantly, joyful debutantes. Nusia Kerda, (seated) Maya Lucyshyn and Sophia Kolybabiuk. Chervona Kalyna Cotillion presents seven debutantes by Pavlo Jarymowycz and Olena Kebalo Kebalo, Debutante Group Organizer, welcomed the guests the New York branch of Plast Ukrainian Scouting seated in the ballroom, among them Ambassador Yuriy Organization. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The Chervona Kalyna Cotillion, Sergeyev, permanent representative of Ukraine to the Olena Kebalo and Alex Kosovych conducted the formal held annually since 1956, took place here at the Sheraton United Nations, and Ihor Sybiga, consul general of Ukraine presentation of the debutantes and their escorts. The cou- Meadowlands Hotel on Saturday, February 2. in New York, with his wife, Natalia. ples made their grand entrance to Fata Morgana’s rendition Following a formal cocktail hour, Ihor Sochan, the head The evening’s program then progressed to presenta- of the Chervona Kalyna Planning Committee, and Marta tions of the seven debutantes, several of them members of (Continued on page 12)

Wowk Photography The debutantes and escorts with Chervona Kalyna ball organizers: (front row, from left): Anastasia Kaspruk, Olya Vavryshyn, Marta Antonyuk, Maria Tokarska, Sonya Khedr, Tetyana Polyak, Deanna Myskiw; (back row): Alex Kosovych, presenter; Petro Chudolij; Liam Nolan; Miroslav Nemelivsky; Ihor Sochan (head of the Chervona Kalyna Planning Committee), Ania Bohachevsky Lonkevych, (choreographer), Pavlo Kozak, Marko Lyszyk, Vasyl Krupa, Alexander Tytla, Olena Kebalo (presenter) and Martha Kebalo (coordinator of debutantes). 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2013 No. 11

Debutantes presented in Philadelphia at Engineers’ Ball their escorts for the presentation ceremony and dances. Ms. Wirstiuk choreographed the introductory dance to the music of Richard Strauss’ “Der Küss,” and Ms. Lonkevych choreographed the second dance, a waltz. The choreogra- phy of both dances is new and unique to the Philadelphia Engineers’ Ball. The dances were elegantly performed by the debutantes and escorts, and the waltz culminated with the parents of the debutantes dancing with their daughters and their escorts. The banquet dinner then began with an invocation delivered by the Rev. Volodymyr Kostiuk, representing Metropolitan Stefan Soroka of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia. More than 250 people attended the banquet, and over 350 persons enjoyed the grand ball held afterwards. The Svitanok Orchestra of New York beautifully and profession- ally entertained the guests. Special thanks were expressed to the Ball Committee, chaired by Ms. Hewka (who also prepared and edited the commemorative program booklet that was presented to the debutantes, escorts, parents and guests), with Slava Halaway, Yara Snylyk, Tonia Katruk, Stefan Hawras, Marijka and Roman Cyhan, and Marusia and Leo Dombchewsky, for organizing and taking care of all the many details to ensure a wonderful and memorable evening for the debutantes, their escorts and all the guests.

Wowk Photography The debutantes and their escorts (from left): Andriana Doliba and Andrij Tarasiuk, Alexandra Chuma and Andrew Stasiuk, Christina Vosbikian and Maksim Zwarycz, and Nina Kolodij and Daniel Centore.

by Petro Hewka the guests gathered for this occasion. He also introduced the evening’s masters of ceremonies, Taisa Hewka and PHILADELPHIA – The 59th Annual Engineers’ Ball of Danylo Bojcun, who formally presented the debutantes and the Philadelphia Chapter of the Ukrainian Engineers’ their escorts. Society of America (UESA) was held on Saturday, The 2013 debutantes and their escorts were: Alexandra February 9, in the Grand Ballroom of the Radisson Hotel Olya Chuma and Andrew Stasiuk, Andriana Doliba and in Trevose, a suburb of Philadelphia. Andrij Tarasiuk, Nina Katherine Kolodij and Daniel Centore, This year’s Engineers’ Ball began with a cocktail hour, and Christina Nadia Vosbikian and Maksim Petro Zwarycz. followed by the presentation of the debutantes, and then Dr. Hewka greeted the debutantes in the name of the the banquet and ball. The Svitanok Orchestra provided UESA and congratulated them, and his wife, Orysia, placed music for the enjoyment of the guests. commemorative sashes on them. After the cocktail hour, Dr. Petro Hewka, president of The Debutante Committee, Halia Wirstiuk and Ania UESA Philadelphia Chapter, opened the event and greeted Bohachevsky Lonkevych, ably prepared the debutantes and Debutantes perform in the presentation dance, “Der Kuss.”

Marta Antonyuk of Staten Island, N.Y., with with Vasyl Krupa of Staten Island, N.Y.; lion from Ukraine. The glass medallion was Chervona Kalyna... escort Miroslav Nemelivsky of New York; Anastasia Svitozarivna Kaspruk of Colonia, rimmed in gold and depicted a sprig of kal- (Continued from page 11) Deanna Vira Myskiw of Mahopac, N.Y., with N.J., with Petro Chudolij of Clifton, N.J.; and yna (guelder rose) with copious red ber- Alexander Tytla of North Salem, N.Y.; Olya Sonya Khedr of Westfield, N.J., with Marko ries. of “Oy u Luzi Chervona Kalyna,” the debu- Vavryshyn of Clifton, N.J., with Liam Nolan Lyszyk of Bridgewater, N.J. The debutantes and their escorts tantes carrying bouquets of pink and white of Freeport, N.Y.; Maria Tokarska of Staten The debutantes received a gift from the danced a roundelay to the strains of flowers. Island, N.Y., with Pavlo Kozak of Bayonne, committee as a memento of their evening – Johann Pachelbel’s “Canon” and ended Introduced to the cotillion guests were: N.J.; Tetyana Polyak of Staten Island, N.Y., a gold necklace with a handmade medal- with the “Blue Danube” waltz. The eve- ning’s choreography was performed by Ania Bohachevsky Lonkevych, who has arranged these magnificent routines for many years. After dinner, the evening continued with dancing to the music of Fata Morgana and Hrim. The dance hall was filled with people of all ages having a great time. Everyone enjoyed a traditional “Kolomyika” that con- tinued for nearly half an hour. Recognition was given to all long-stand- ing members of the Chervona Kalyna Planning Committee and their co-workers: Ihor Sochan (head), Andrey Kosovych (treasurer), Martha Kebalo (Debutante Group Organizer), Ms. Lonkevych (chore- ographer), Olena Kebalo and Alex Kosovych (presenters), Roman and Myrosia Sawycky (reservations), Pavlo Jarymowycz (press), George Jarymowycz (invitations), Olya Stawnychy (flowers) and Marijka Sochan-Tymyc (tableau and program booklets). The Chervona Kalyna Committee cor- Wowk Photography dially invites everyone to attend next The Debutante Quadrille at the Chervona Kalyna ball. year’s Chervona Kalyna Cotillion. No. 11 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2013 13

the guests with a wonderfully choreo- this lovely evening possible, particularly Ukrainian American... Chicago UAYA... graphed traditional waltz full of elaborate the “Malanka” committee: Chairperson, formations, turns, dips and bows. Their ele- Deanna Wruskyj; members Heather (Continued from page 9) (Continued from page 10) gance, poise and beauty were appreciated Baranivsky, Kristin Chylak, Nadya Dudycz academic accomplishments, activities and Each debutante was introduced, receiv- with extended applause from their family, DiBartolo, Adriana Karawan, Olena Vasilik interests, highlighting in particular her ing a traditional sash and being congratu- friends and guests. and Natalia Vidmar. involvement in the UAYA and the Ukrainian lated by Paul Bandriwsky, president of the Mr. Bandriwsky greeted all of the guests The UAYA’s Pavlushkov Branch thanked American community. Each debutante then Pavlushkov Branch, as well as by Michael and their families with warmest wishes for its members for their commitment and concluded by curtsying to the cheering Osyka, “bulavnyj” of the Pavlushkov Branch the coming New Year. Congratulating the hard work throughout the year. Thanks crowd. in Chicago and Ms. Bryan. The debutantes’ debutantes, he wished them success as also went to parents for their cooperation This year’s debutantes were: Alicia Marie individual presentations ended with each they embark on their path into adulthood. and for bringing their children to weekly Hecner (Baltimore), escorted by Andrew of them greeting the guests with a deep Before dinner, guests were led in prayer by meetings and activities; to benefactors for Korotunov; Sofia Stefania Horyn (Old and graceful bow as their parents looked Very Rev. Oleh Kryvokulsky, pastor of Sts. their enthusiastic support and belief in the Bethpage, N.Y.), escorted by Andrew Keeley; on with pride. Volodymyr & Olha church. After dinner, organization and to the UAYA’s spiritual Melanya Katherine Humeniuk (Perry Hall, Ms. Karawan continued with the presen- guests enjoyed the rest of the evening by fathers for their continued prayers and Md.), escorted by Matthew Tomaszewsky; tation, calling upon the fathers to lead their dancing to the sounds of Rendezvous, a guidance. Alexandra Anna Mamrosz (Yonkers, N.Y.), daughters in a waltz. The dance was beau- Chicago-based band. As midnight The 2013 bebutantes (and escorts) escorted by Ivan Medwid; Kristen Mandicz tifully choreographed and ended with a approached, New Year’s party favors were were: Victoria Gogol, (Marcus Owerko), (Hackettstown, N.J.), escorted by Yura sweet, loving kiss from the fathers. Each of passed around as friends and acquaintanc- Mary Milanez, (Paul Halamaj), Katrina Zakalyuzhnyy; Alexa Kristin Oliarnyk the mothers was then presented with a es embraced each other, welcoming the Mroz, (Nykola Holowka), Katya Sarapuk, (Mahwah, N.J.), escorted by Ryan Zawojski; long-stemmed red rose as a thank-you for New Year. Before the evening ended, the (Christian Haliw), Marta Sendun, (Matthew Stefania Maria Pereksta (Oakridge, N.J.), all their love and support. guests participated in the traditional Wruskyj), Julia Sitovska, (Denys escorted by Paul Tymikiw; Marta Telepko The spotlight then turned to the debu- “Kolomyika”. Sincerest thanks and recogni- Vasylechko) and Nataliya Turchmanovych, (Parsippany, N.J.), escorted by Roman tantes and their escorts. They entertained tion are due to all those who helped make (Daniel Ivaskiv). Diduch; Alexandra Maria Teniuch (White Plains, N.Y.), escorted by Nicholas Holowko; and Marianna Tymocz (Hastings-on- Hudson, N.Y.), escorted by Stefan Palylyk. After the presentation, Alexa Oliarnyk read the “pryrechennia,” or oath, that is read every year by a selected debutante. Next, Andriy Bihun, UAYA president, made his introductory remarks to the crowd, warmly welcoming all to the auspicious occasion. Speaking to the debutantes direct- ly, Mr. Bihun congratulated them on this milestone and encouraged their continued participation in UAYA activities and the Ukrainian American community. The last portion of the formal program was an elegant waltz performed by the deb- utantes and their escorts. Choreographed by Hryhoriy Momot, who has arranged this waltz at every UAYA debutante ball for over a decade, the girls and their partners per- formed a beautiful dance. After lengthy applause, the debutantes’ fathers took their daughters to dance, marking the beginning of the ball itself. After a blessing led by the MCs, the guests sat down to dinner and soon after- wards the “zabava” began. Two talented bands, Hrim from New York and Vorony from Syracuse, N.Y., kept the crowd dancing all night with non-stop music. The “Kolomyika,” as in years past, was one of the highlights of the night. The debutante ball was a great evening for the debutantes and a wonderful celebra- tion for the UAYA community and guests in attendance. From the polished debutantes with their escorts and their supportive fam- ilies, to the dinner music provided by Andrij Stasiw, the night was elegant and joyful. The Debutante Ball continues to be one of the highlights of the UAYA calendar and an event many Ukrainians in the Northeast look forward to annually – a time to cele- brate the new generation of UAYA members and catch up with old friends. The event would not be possible without the generous support of the sponsor and supporters, including the SUMA Federal Credit Union in Yonkers, Ukrainian National Federal Credit Union, Yonkers Dim-SUMA and Self Reliance (NY) Federal Credit Union. The meticulous planning and support of various volunteers, the UAYA executive board, and all the debutantes, escorts and parents also helped orchestrate this event’s success. The UAYA Debutante Ball Committee for 2013 was composed of Ms. Blahy-Tatarenko (chair), Olia Figol, Daria Horbachevsky, Natalka Horbachevsky, Myron Pryjmak and Olya Zahnijnyj. The UAYA invites all to save the date for next year’s ball. March 1, 2014. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2013 No. 11

managed to escape her captors. Ankhar UDAR wants investigation of Rybak and continuing problems of freedom of Kochnyeva told the RIA Novosti news agen- assembly, pressure on the media and NEWSBRIEFS KYIV – The UDAR parliamentary faction cy by phone that she had escaped from her respect for rights of LGBT individuals and (Continued from page 2) on March 12 initiated the establishment of captors on March 11. Ms. Kochnyeva was other vulnerable minorities.” The working an interim commission to investigate kidnapped in October 2012 by a group that group was co-chaired by U.S. Deputy resolution that the elections of Kyiv mayor Volodymyr Rybak’s activities. On UDAR’s ini- identified itself as a part of the Free Syrian Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, and Kyiv city council members should be tiative, over 150 signatures of national depu- Army opposed to the rule of President Human Rights and Labor Thomas O. Melia, held simultaneously on June 2. “This deci- ties were gathered in the Verkhovna Rada on Bashar al-Assad. In an Internet video posted and Ukrainian Presidential Advisor for sion was unanimous, even representatives Mr. Rybak’s recall from the post of Rada chair. Judicial and Law Enforcement Reform in November, Ms. Kochnyeva said she was a The party noted that creation of the Interim of the Party of Regions voted,” he said. On Andriy Portnov. The purpose of the working Russian secret service agent and asked that Investigation Commission is envisaged by the February 21, members of the Batkivschyna group is to discuss topics relevant to her abductors demands be fulfilled. It’s not Verkhovna Rada Rules of Procedure on the and Svoboda parliamentary factions wrote strengthening democracy and the rule of clear if she was coerced into making the recall of the chair. “The Verkhovna Rada a joint address to Mr. Klitschko asking him law in Ukraine as a core principle affirmed statement. The kidnappers later announced chairman has repeatedly violated the to decide by March 1 whether he would in the 2008 Charter of the U.S.-Ukraine via their website that they wanted $50 mil- Constitution and the laws of Ukraine, the run for Kyiv mayor. (Interfax-Ukraine) Strategic Partnership. (Ukrinform) lion for her release. Ukraine’s Foreign Verkhovna Rada Rules of Procedure; he failed Affairs Ministry said earlier that it had been Journalist escapes Syrian kidnappers to ensure personal voting, to convene a spe- Kozhara on association with EU negotiating with Syrian officials regarding cial session on the demand of more than 150 KYIV – Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Ministry Ms. Kochnyeva’s release. (RFE/RL, based on national deputies. Volodymyr Rybak became KYIV – Ukraine in the shortest possible on March 11 confirmed media reports that reporting by UNIAN, Interfax, Agence one of the organizers and participants in time needs to create a national system to a Ukrainian journalist abducted in Syria has France-Presse and the Associated Press) the illegal deprivation of Serhiy Vlasenko of coordinate work on the implementation of his deputy’s mandate and, as the Verkhovna the Association Agreement with the Rada chairman, he should bear responsibil- European Union, Foreign Affairs Minister ity for this,” the UDAR Party Vice-Chair Leonid Kozhara said at a joint meeting of Vitalii Kovalchuk stressed. (Ukrinform) the boards of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Economic TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL Walter Honcharyk (973) 292-9800 x3040 Ministry split into two Development and Trade in Kyiv on March 5. “We hope [based on the results of the or e-mail [email protected] KYIV – President Viktor Yanukovych 16th Ukraine-EU Summit held on February issued a decree on the formation of the 25] in November of this year to sign the Ministry of Education and Science and the SERVICES PROFESSIONALS Association Agreement with the EU, which Ministry of Youth and Sports through the opens the way to a Deep and reorganization of the Ministry of Education, Comprehensive Free Trade Area with the Science, Youth and Sports and the State European Union. We need to quickly create Service of Youth and Sports. By the same a national system of coordination of work decree, the president instructed the Cabinet on the implementation of this agreement, of Ministers to submit draft regulations on approve the program for its implementa- the newly formed central agencies of execu- tion,” he said. The Association Agreement tive power and bring all the necessary regu- could be signed in November at the Eastern lations into conformity with this decree. Mr. Partnership summit in Vilnius. (Ukrinform) Yanukovych dismissed Dmytro Tabachnyk as minister of education and science, youth Crimean Tatars threaten unrest and sports, and simultaneously appointed him as minister of education and science. 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The court also He said it was understood by the Mejlis as refused to grant the request of the defense to an attempt to dismiss the representative close the criminal proceedings against Mr. body of the Crimean Tatars from the orga- Ivashchenko. The court is to announce the nization of the remembrance events and to full text of the decision on March 18. As pre- provoke unrest. “We will continue to do viously reported, Mr. Ivashchenko was con- what we have been doing for 23 years. As victed for abuse of office for signing in for them, they will see the result if they November 2009 the rehabilitation plan for want to do something else,“ said Mr. the sale of the integral property complex of Jemilev. He noted that the authorities plan the state enterprise Feodosia Marine to engage in the organization of the com- Engineering Works. (Ukrinform) memorative events members of the Council of Representatives of Crimean Tatars U.S. calls for reform of PGO attached to the Presidential Administration who are hostile to the Mejlis and its lead- KYIV – The United States has welcomed ers. In addition, he said, authorities plan to a new Criminal Procedure Code in Ukraine, summon employees of government- stressing the need for comprehensive pros- financed organizations from the regions to ecutorial reform by eliminating the general demonstrate public support of the council. supervisory powers of the Procurator “But the Crimean Tatars will not be silent. General’s Office (PGO). This was stated in a They will come in columns from five sides release by the press service of the U.S. and fill the square. If they are stopped, we Department of State after the meeting of the will block roads and paralyze the traffic at Political Dialogue/Rule of Law Working least in Symferopol and possibly in other Group of the U.S.-Ukraine Strategic regions of the autonomous republic later. It Partnership Commission, which was held in is a dangerous game,” stressed Mr. Jemilev. Washington on February 22. At the same (Religious Information Service of Ukraine) OPPORTUNITIES time, the U.S. “expressed concern over polit- HELP WANTED ically motivated prosecutions and detention Fight against software piracy a priority of former government officials, electoral KYIV – The fight against software piracy fairness and the shortcomings identified by Earn extra income! is a key task for the Ukrainian government, We are seeking a babysitter international observers in the October 2012 Vice Prime Minister Kostyantyn The Ukrainian Weekly is looking for our 3 year old son in Bayside, NY. parliamentary elections, resolution of dis- Gryshchenko said at a meeting with the for advertising sales agents. Must speak Ukrainian fluently. Preferably puted results in five single-member dis- head of the State Service for Intellectual For additional information contact owns a car. 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who are outside of our state.” Mr. Perebyinis Hundreds rally in Yulia’s support were also bringing with them 15,000 let- NEWSBRIEFS said that Ukraine expects all countries ters from Tymoshenko supporters. Ms. where Ukrainian children live to establish KHARKIV – Around 500 supporters of Tymoshenko is being treated in the (Continued from page 14) the control of social services over the living jailed former Ukrainian Prime Minister Kharkiv hospital for back problems. She is conditions and upbringing of children, as Yulia Tymoshenko rallied on March 8 in serving a seven-year prison sentence for doubt that the state of copyright protection front of the hospital where she is staying in is one of the key criteria that determine the well as to introduce effective cooperation abuse of office handed down in October the eastern city of Kharkiv. Ms. image of Ukraine in its dialogue with part- with the Ukrainian side in this area. The 2011. Other cases against the former prime Tymoshenko’s supporters held signs at the ners in the West. The readiness to equate diplomat also noted that instructions had minister are pending, including one about rally, which was timed to coincide with software piracy and thieves is a sign of already been sent to Ukraine’s diplomatic alleged tax evasion and another about her modern civilized society. Therefore, we missions in countries where citizens of International Women’s Day, that read, alleged involvement in a lawmaker’s mur- must take urgent measures to improve the Ukraine were adopted so that “within a very “Freedom to Yulia” and, “Congratulations, der in 1996. Ms. Tymoshenko denies any situation,” Mr. Gryshchenko’s press service short time our Embassies and Consulates Yulia.” A group of national deputies repre- wrongdoing, saying all charges against her quoted him as saying on February 12. The could analyze current problems in this area senting Ms. Tymoshenko’s Batkivshchyna are politically motivated. (RFE/RL, based vice prime minister demanded that propos- and that consular officials, if possible, could party brought flowers. They claimed they on reporting by UNIAN and Interfax) als be promptly made to improve the legal visit the adopted children and find out the framework and law enforcement practices conditions in which they live.” Mr. in the fight against software piracy and the Perebyinis added, “If these conditions are collection of royalties, which are carefully inconsistent, then, of course, we will take The Executive Committee monitored by the United States and EU appropriate measures.” As reported, the of the countries. Mr. Gryshchenko said that execu- Russian Embassy in Washington learned Ukrainian National Association tive authorities, in cooperation with the about the death of Andrew Butler during an Verkhovna Rada, should soon significantly investigation into the deaths of Russian chil- regrets to announce to the members improve the legal framework of copyright dren in the United States. It appeared that of the General Assembly, to and related rights. “The threat of Ukraine’s the deceased boy was adopted in Ukraine. members of Branch 316 and to the inclusion in the category of major world The 13-year-old was killed by his adoptive UNA membership at large that offenders in this area is a great challenge for father, William Allan Butler, in the town of us,” he said. The International Intellectual Hedgesville, W. Va., in June 2011. Mr. Butler Property Alliance had recommended that said he had decided to teach the adopted the U.S. Chamber of Commerce recognize son to handle firearms. He gave him a hand- Mary Sweryda Ukraine as a country with a significant level gun and showed him where to fire the gun. April 22, 1919 – February 15, 2013 of violation of copyright laws and deprive it Mr. Butler said he heard a shot from behind of its right to duty-free imports of goods to him and believed it was directed at him. Mr. Secretary of Branch 316 for 55 years, passed away the United States. (Ukrinform) Butler spun around and fired at his son, on February 15, 2013. striking him in the head and killing him. The MFA to improve control over adoptees checks conducted by the Ukrainian KYIV – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Embassy in the U.S. found that Andrew was The Executive Committee and the entire UNA membership wish (MFA) of Ukraine has started working on adopted in 2003 by U.S. citizens under a rul- to express their deepest sympathy to Mary’s daughter Kathryn the improvement of control over adopted ing of the Kramatorsk Court of the Donetsk Sweryda, her 5 sisters and their families and 2 brothers and their Ukrainian children who live abroad. The Oblast, along with two other children. The families. Mrs. Sweryda was a very active and long-time supporter acting director of the MFA’s Information U.S. Department of State will continue to of the UNA; her loyalty and dedication to the Ukrainian National Policy Department, Yevhen Perebyinis said provide access for Ukrainian diplomats to Association will not be forgotten. at a briefing on February 26: “Today it’s information on the boy’s death, the clear to everybody that the system of con- Department of State’s press service report- trol [over children adopted abroad] needs ed on February 25. “The department will Вічна Їй пам’ять! to be improved. The Ukrainian Foreign continue to work to ensure that Ukrainian Affairs Ministry is taking measures to officials have access to the information they improve the current mechanism of control require,” reads a statement released by the over adopted children – citizens of Ukraine State Department. (Ukrinform) With deep sorrow we announce that Dr. Peter Hrycak he “is not wise” (http://zaxid.net/home/ The Viktors... showSingleNews.do?yes_pidpisav_bi_ passed away peacefully ugodu_pro_asotsiatsiyu_navit_z_timoshenko on March 7, 2013, (Continued from page 6) _v_tyurmi_ekspert&objectId =1278880 ). surrounded by family. In April 2011 Mr. Yanukovych suggested Valeriy Chaly of the Kyiv-based He was born July 8, 1923, that Ukraine might join the Customs Union Razumkov Center maintains that the in Przemysl, Poland. in a 3+1 format precluding its full integra- chances of the Association Agreement tion. That notion received qualified support being signed are no better than 20 percent. Viewing took place Friday, March 15, 2013, from Party of Regions Deputy and Vice And Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., at Krowicki Funeral Home, 2124 St Georges Ave, Deputy Minister Sergey Tigipko, a former declared that “To put it mildly, the current Linden, NJ 07036, followed by a funeral service on Saturday, March chair of the National Bank of Ukraine. Mr. signs of progress in Ukraine are quite limit- 16, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, Tigipko observed that Ukraine’s entry into ed” (http://zaxid.net/home/showSingle- the Customs Union has been under negoti- News.do?imovirnist_pidpisannya_ugodi_ 309 Grier Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07202. Burial was held at 12:30 p.m. at ation since 2010 and that the proposed pro_asotsiatsiyu_z_yes_20_ekspert& objec- St. Andrew Cemetery, 280 Main St, South Bound Brook, NJ 08880, treaty details are about 1,000 pages in tId=1278849). followed by a repast. length. Good progress has been made in his The EU has no doubt taken into consid- Family: view. But neither side has started to work eration the overwhelming support for seriously on the 3+1 idea, an approach that Ukraine’s European aspirations in the daughters - Maria Hrycak (deceased) he would not reject. Still, the EU market is Ukrainian Parliament and the fact that even - Alexandra Hrycak with David Mandel and son, seven times larger, which renders it more the government, despite its vacillations and Askold interesting for the Ukrainian economy the lack of firm directions at the level of the sons - Michael Hrycak with Marta Biskup and sons, (http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2013/ presidency, is generally in favor. It should Brandon and Jared 02/22/6984174). Implicitly, therefore, the take note, however, that negotiations on - Orest Hrycak with Margaret Begley and sons, Customs Union is a viable back-up plan the side of Kyiv are not taking place with should negotiations with Brussels result in sincerity or even an evident willingness to Peter and Arthur failure. compromise. All too often the vindictive- brother - Paul (deceased) with Darka Samotulka If, as seems plausible, Mr. Yanukovych is ness toward former enemies and fear of nephew - Eugene with son, Alexander and daughter, Natalie using talks with Russia to persuade retribution at some future date for more niece - Olga (Oka) Brussels to void the various conditions for conciliatory policies – particularly in deal- Extended family in Ukraine and America signing the Association Agreement, he is ing with the Tymoshenko and Lutsenko demonstrating remarkable political naive- cases – mean that, at best, the Europeans Licensed Professional Engineer, NJ; Past President, Ukrainian té. The outcome could be the failure of the will see no more than sluggish and very Engineers’ Society of America, 1966-67; NJ 1996-2000; President, November meeting with the EU and equal- reluctant steps to comply with even mod- Association of Peremyshchyna, 1993-2003; Vice President, ly unfruitful negotiations with Russia, est requests. Ukrainian Music Foundation, 1977-97; 69 articles published in which has considerable sway over the As Mr. Wilson has noted, however, a fail- Svoboda, 1994-98 immediate future of Ukrainian energy poli- ure in November could seriously under- cy in several of its major spheres, but espe- mine the very existence of the Eastern In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Peter’s cially oil, gas and nuclear power. Partnership. Ukraine might then have no memory to the Dr. Peter Hrycak Memorial Fund, 19 Roselle Andrew Wilson of the European Council immediate options other than the Customs Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016, to further his philanthropic causes of Foreign Relations commented that, if the Union, either in the so-called 3+1 forma- president was a wise man, then he would tion or deeper integration on terms ema- May His memory be eternal! at least agree to release Mr. Lutsenko, but nating from Moscow. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2013 No. 11

ON THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY of passing into God’s Eternal Kingdom of our beloved WIFE, MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER AND AUNT NEONILA BEDRIY KRAMARCHUK born on May 14, 1935, in Ternopil, Ukraine, a Memorial Mass had been said on Monday, March 11, 2013 in St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church in New York City. Remaining in deep sorrow: husband – Zenon son – Zenon with wife Natalia son – Borys with wife Irene grandchildren – George, Oksana, Bernard, Stephanie, Laryssa and Mark sister-in-law – Tanya Bedriy, Mississauga, Ontario In-law – Oksana in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine Extended family in Ukraine, US and Canada Eternal memory!

In memory of Neonila Bedriy Kramarchuk Who was my mother Neonila Bedriy Kramarchuk? More How did my mother maintain calm in the midst of storms of daily importantly, what was her legacy to me and my family? life? She prepared for it. My mother did not wait for the storm but prayed in anticipation of it with the rosary. In 1917 Our Lady in My mother was born in Ternopil, Ukraine, in May 1935. Her Fatima revealed to the three shepherd children, that by meditating parents, older brother Anatole Bedriy, and she left their homeland on the mysteries of the Holy Rosary, they will be enriched with upon the arrival of the Communist Bolsheviks. They fled to Warsaw, its fruits (gifts) and obtain peace for the world, the conversion of Poland, and, with the Second World War’s end, settled in Germany. sinners and of Russia, and the favor they asked for will be granted. In 1950 her family came to Ellis Island and chose Newark, NJ, as The Rosary is a treasure of grace, the grace only of God who gave their new home. There my mother completed high school and later us life, and loves us so much that He gave his only son in reparation bookkeeping. She met my father at a summer ballroom dance in of our sins, that we might have eternal life. the Catskill mountains of New York State at the Verkhovyna resort near the Delaware River. They married in 1959. I was born the As a further symbol of her devotion to Mary and faith in her son following year. My younger brother Borys was born in 1961. The Jesus, my mother also wore the Scapular, a pair of cloth rectangular Kramarchuks chose E. 5th St. in Manhattan, New York, to call home, shapes attached by string and worn on the chest, over the shoulder, where my mother would live out the rest of her years. and on the upper back. I remember this as a child because in the warm weather months my mother’s shirts would often stain green What memories do I have of my mother Neonila that are still or brown. Her own body heat and sweat would release the natural with me today, that influence my everyday life? Firstly, she had a pigments of the cloth. When I asked her about this, my mother generous heart. Whenever one of my four children came to her replied to me, “What value are clothes when the love of Mary and for lunch money, my mother never said “no” but most times let her Jesus is our priority and focus in life?” purse be empty. I am reminded of Mark 12:41-44 and Jesus sitting over against the treasury, beheld how the people cast money into As to the proper role of husband and wife, my mother was ever the treasury. And many that were rich cast in much. There came a obedient and faithful. She was married for near 53 years. Her living certain poor widow; and she cast in 2 mites (dollars). And calling example is one of the greatest gifts a parent can give to a child. together his disciples, he said, “Amen I say to you, this poor widow She did not complain when her will was not fulfilled but made her has cast in more than all they who have cast into the treasury. For husband’s will her own. I am reminded of St. Paul’s Ephesians 5:21- all they did cast part of their abundance; but she cast in all she had, 25: “Being subject one to another, in the fear of Christ. Let women even her whole living.” be subject to their husbands, according to the Lord Jesus: ‘Because When someone who was annoying met my mother and me on the the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ is the head of the street or in church, my mother’s instruction to me was to smile and church. He is the saviour of his body. Therefore as the church is change the subject if I was able. I am reminded from the Imitation subject to Christ: so also let the wives be to their husbands in all of Christ, the second most read book in the history of the world things. Husbands, love your wives, as Christ also loved the church after the Bible, book 3, ch.44 (“Do Not Take to Heart What Happens and delivered himself up for it.’ ” My mother’s model guides me Around You”): “It is more profitable to leave everyone to his way of on how to live as a husband and more importantly as a disciple of thinking than to give way to contentious discourses (arguments).” Jesus Christ, our Alpha and Omega, our life and death.

When someone with known past faults or sins met my mother In looking back, I discern the simple philosophy my mother lived and me, my mother’s instruction to me was to not be surprised but by. I say simple yet not easy, especially in our current culture and to look immediately for that person’s virtues or good motives. Is community. I am led to 23rd chapter of Imitation of Christ, book this not charity, the theological virtue of love (the other being faith 3, “Four Things Which Bring Great Peace”. The Voice of Christ: “My and hope)? I am reminded from John 13:34: “Thou shall love your child, I will teach you now the way of peace and true liberty. Seek, neighbor as yourself – that you love one another, as I have loved child, to do the will of others rather than your own. Always choose you.” In addition, I am reminded from Life in Plast – Handbook for to have less rather than more. Look always for the last place and Youth Scouting, from the chapter “Proper Conduct of a Plastun seek to be beneath all others. Always wish and pray that the will of (Scout) for Life”, p. 184. Virtue #6 – “A Scout is Polite”: His politeness God be fully carried out in you.” does not allow any impression of put-down, for it is inconsistent with the notion of chivalry (being a gentleman or proper lady)”. Zenon Kramarchuk, Jr. No. 11 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2013 17

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Ihor Rymaruk Pysanka artist Olya Szyjka (center, in embroidered blouse) shows workshop participants Pysanka artist Xrystya Szyjka (center, in embroidered blouse) shows workshop how to make a Ukrainian Easter egg. participants how to make a Ukrainian Easter egg. Amsterdam community learns ancient Ukrainian art at local library by Myron Swidersky Ukrainian Catholic Church (the Rev. Marian participants in creating their very own Pulaski St., in Amsterdam. Kostyk, pastor) was the sponsor. pysanka. To ensure availability, pre-order by con- AMSTERDAM, N,Y. – The Amsterdam Nearly 65 attendees gathered at the Due to the overwhelming response and tacting the Amsterdam Free Library at 518- Free Library on Saturday, March 2, hosted a library for the event, which began with an success of the program, a second workshop 842-1080. Provide your name, phone num- presentation and workshop on the ancient introduction and explanation of the pro- was scheduled for Saturday, March 16, at ber, the item(s) desired, and quantity; pay Ukrainian art of the pysanka (Ukrainian gram by Xrystya Szyjka. The morning ses- 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the downstairs hall of and pick up at the bazaar. Easter Egg). Pysanky have been made for sion included two documentary films that St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, 24 St. Nicholas Parish thanked all those thousands of years in Ukraine as a symbol highlighted the detailed process of making Pulaski St., Amsterdam, New York. involved in this most successful event, espe- of nature, religion, and life itself. a pysanka, the significance of the symbols, Pysanka-making supplies were on dis- cially Nicole Hemsley, library director, and The Amsterdam Chapter of the and the traditions and history associated play at the Amsterdam Free Library. These her staff and volunteers for their hosting of Ukrainian Congress Committee of America with this important folk art. and other items will be available for pur- the event and their support and participa- (Myron Swidersky, president, and Myron Everyone enjoyed a tasty lunch that chase at the Ukrainian Easter Bazaar being tion; Maria Dulycz for welcoming and sign- Krywulych, treasurer) conceived and orga- included traditional Ukrainian fare – held Sunday, March 24, at 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at ing in the participants; and Ihor Rymaruk for nized this event. Amsterdam’s St. Nicholas “bigos,” a mixture of Ukrainian sausage St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, 24 recording the activities with candid photos. (kovbasa), sauerkraut (kvasna kapusta) and cabbage; and a dessert of Ukrainian torte. St. Nicholas parishioners Natalia Romanyshyn, Teodosia Krywulych and Kathy Watson set up and served the lunch. At the hands-on workshop in the after- noon, the 26 participants (with 12 onlook- ers) ranged in age from elementary school children to senior adults. They engaged in the step-by-step process of applying wax to the eggs, dying them and finally removing all the wax to reveal the beautiful design. Local pysanka artists Olya Szyjka, Xrystya Marina Glavin of Waterford dressed her Szyjka and Nastya Kostyk demonstrated daughter in a traditional Ukrainian embroi- and explained the process of creating these dered blouse to attend the workshop. prized artifacts, and expertly guided the

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March 23, 31 Pysanka workshop, The Ukrainian Museum, March 24 Concert with the Kyiv Trio, Volodymyr Vynnytsky, New York 212-228-0110 or [email protected] North Port, FL Natalia Khoma and Nazar Pylatyuk, St. Andrew Oseredok, 941-627-1798 March 22 Lenten dinner, Ss. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Olyphant, PA Church, The Regal Room, 570-489-4348 (reservations and March 25 Seminar by Viktor Zhivov, “Sin and Salvation in Eastern pre-sale only) Cambridge, MA Christianity, with Special Attention to East Slavic Lands,” Harvard University, 617-495-4053 March 22 Lenten dinner, “Pyrohy, Pyvo and Lobster During Pist,” Whippany, NJ Ukrainian American Youth Association – Whippany March 27 Lecture by Giulia Lami, “Sin and Salvation in Eastern branch, Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New Cambridge, MA Christianity, with Special Attention to East Slavic Land Jersey, [email protected] or ‘Little Russia’ in the Eyes of the Swiss-French Writer 973-713-6956 Victor Tissot at the Beginning of the 1880s,” Harvard University, 617-495-4053 March 22-April 7 Art exhibit, “Art/Nature/Art by Ron Kostyniuk,” New York Ukrainian Institute of America, 212-288-8660 or March 28 Hierarchical Holy Thursday services led by Metropolitan- www.ukrainianinstitute.org Olyphant, PA Archbishop Stefan Soroka, Ss. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church, 570-489-2271 March 23 Easter Bazaar, Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center, Jenkintown, PA 215-663-1166 or www.ueccphila.org March 31 Easter Brunch, Ukrainian Cultural Center, 586-757-8130 Warren, MI March 23 Multi-media evening, “Animated Art,” a collaboration April 1 Lecture by Alexandra Hrycak, “New Feminism in New York with Julian Kytasty, Mikhail Shraga, Inka Juslin, Charlie Cambridge, MA Contemporary Ukraine,” Harvard University, Waters and Ugene Romashov, The Ukrainian Museum, 617-495-4053 www.nybandura.org or www.ukrainianmuseum.org March 23 Lecture by Olena Panych, “The Memory and Identity of Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Priority is given to events New York Post-Soviet Immigrant Believers in the United States,” advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly. However, we also welcome submissions Shevchenko Scientific Society, 212-254-5130 from all our readers. Items will be published at the discretion of the editors and as space allows. Please send e-mail to [email protected]. March 23 Pysanka demonstrations, The Ukrainian Museum, New York 212-228-0110 or [email protected] March 23-24 Spring Bazaar, Ukrainian National Women’s League of Chicago America – Branch 101, Ukrainian National Museum, Conference on Holodomor and curricula 312-421-8020 March 24 Concert, marking the 80th birthday of composer Bohdana scheduled to be held in May in Toronto Alexandria, VA Filts, The Washington Group Cultural Fund, The Lyceum, TORONTO – The Holodomor Research Kuryliw is director of education at the 301-229-2615 or 703-838-4994 and Education Consortium and the Holodomor Research and Education National Holodomor Education Committee Consortium, Canadian Institute of March 24 Easter/Spring Bazaar, St. John the Baptist Ukrainian of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, with Ukrainian Studies, University of Alberta; Whippany, NJ Catholic Church, Ukrainian American Cultural Center of the support of the Ukrainian Canadian and chair of the National Holodomor New Jersey, 973-476-1970 Research and Documentation Center and Education Committee, Ukrainian Canadian St. Vladimir Institute in Toronto, are hold- Congress. ing a conference “The Holodomor and Accommodations are being arranged at Curricula: Triumphs and Challenges,” in the conference site, St. Vladimir Institute on Toronto on May 10-12. Spadina Avenue, as well as at the nearby The conference is designed to allow par- Holiday Inn on Bloor Street at a special ticipants to broaden their knowledge about price. The cost for registration for the con- inclusion of the Holodomor into school curri- ference is $100, which includes breakfast cula and to review the most recent pedagogy, and lunch. Organizers encourage potential resources and teaching materials in the participants to approach their local realm of Holodomor studies. Above all, the Ukrainian organizations and credit unions conference is an opportunity for educators to apply for grants to defer costs of travel, from across Canada and the United States accommodations and daily expenses. to exchange knowledge and experience. Suggestions regarding specific subjects Those interested in attending are urged that should be addressed at the conference to RSVP immediately to Valentina Kuryliw are welcome. Please contact Ms. Kuryliw by by e-mail at [email protected]. Ms. e-mail at [email protected]. UCC schedules community development workshop OTTAWA – The Ukrainian Canadian The workshop organized by the UCC and Congress (UCC) and the Ukrainian Catholic the UCEF will examine the challenges of Education Foundation (UCEF) are sponsor- organizational change and renewal from the ing a one-day community development diverse perspectives of governance, organi- workshop “Stronger Communities through zational structure and culture, inspirational Stronger Organizations: Addressing the leadership and risk management. Through a Challenges, Sharing the Successes” to pro- series of short lectures and problem-solving vide non-profit organizations in the sessions, practical approaches that balance Ukrainian community with more in-depth short-term success with long-term sustain- knowledge and skills that will enable them ability will be developed. to improve board governance and organiza- The workshop is designed for board tional effectiveness. members and senior leaders from a wide The workshop will be held on Saturday, range of non-profit and charitable organi- April 13, in Toronto. It is scheduled for 10 a.m. zations in the Ukrainian Canadian commu- to 3:30 p.m. at The Advocates’ Society Educat­ nity. A diverse mix of organizations will ion Center, 480 University Ave., 17th floor. allow participants to build on the experi- UCC National President Paul Grod said, ences of others and leave with the best pos- “To keep our community strong, we must sible toolkit for addressing your organiza- innovate and adjust to changing conditions. tion’s unique challenges. In order to ensure that we have the leaders For more information and to register for for tomorrow, we must ensure that our the workshop online, visit the UCC’s web- organizations are strong and able to gain site, www.ucc.ca. the tools and perspectives needed to fur- The deadline for registration for the ther develop and revitalize.” workshop is March 31. No. 11 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2013 19 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2013 No. 11

The Ukrainian Weekly PREVIEW OF EVENTS Saturday, March 23 Republican Party in Illinois and his future plans in politics. After his presentation, NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific there will be a question and answer session Society invites all to a lecture by Olena Easter Greetings 2013 moderated by Col. Roman G. Golash (ret.). Panych on “The Memory and Identity of There is no charge for these events. For Post-Soviet Immigrant Believers in the more information call 847-910-3532 or United States.” Ms. Panych is a docent at Continue your tradition. e-mail [email protected]. Donetsk Christian University and a Fulbright Send best wishes to your family and friends, scholar. The lecture will take place at the Monday, April 1 society’s building, 63 Fourth Ave. (between NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Studies colleagues and clients on the occasion of Easter with Ninth and 10th streets) at 5 p.m. For addi- Program at the Harriman Institute, a greeting in The Ukrainian Weekly. tional information call 212-254-5130. Columbia University, invites you to attend a presentation by Prof. Giulia Lami titled PALATINE, Ill.: Ukrainian American “ ‘Little Russia’ in the Eyes of the Swiss- Holiday Issue Publication Date Advertising Deadline Veterans 1st Lt. Ivan Shandor Post 35 invites French Writer Victor Tissot at the Beginning veterans and the community to an informa- of the 1880s.” The speaker is professor of March 24 March 15 tional/social meeting to discuss the educa- history of Eastern Europe at the University tional system in District 211 in Palatine and of Milan. She is the author of five books on April 28 April 19 Schaumburg townships. The meeting takes various aspects of Eastern European, place at 2 p.m. at the Palatine Library, 700 N. Russian and Ukrainian history. Her latest 1/16 page – $35; 1/8 page – $50; North Court, Palatine, IL 60067. At 3 p.m., at book is titled “Ucraina 1921-1956” (Cuem, the Palatine Library, the Conservative Milano, 2008). The presentation will be held 1/4 page – $100; 1/2 page – $200; full page – $400 Veterans of America, Palatine TEA Party and at noon in Room 1219, International Affairs the ACT for America chapter will host for- Building, 420 W. 118th St. The event is free All advertising correspondence, reservations and payments should be directed mer Congressman Joe Walsh. Mr. Walsh will and open to the public. For additional infor- address the last elections, the state of the mation call 212-854-4697. to Mr. Walter Honcharyk, advertising manager, tel. 973-292-9800, ext. 3040, fax 973-644-9510, or e-mail: [email protected] Kindly make checks payable to The Ukrainian Weekly. PREVIEW OF EVENTS GUIDELINES Preview of Events is a listing of community events open to the public. It is a service Please send payment to: provided at minimal cost ($20 per listing) by The Ukrainian Weekly to the Ukrainian The Ukrainian Weekly, Advertising Department community. Items should be no more than 100 words long; longer submissions are P.O. Box 280, 2200 Route 10, Parsippany, NJ 07054 subject to editing. Preview items must be received no later than one week before the desired date of publication. No information will be taken over the phone. Items will be published only once, unless otherwise indicated. Please include payment for each time the item is to appear and indicate date(s) of issue(s) in which the item is to be published. Also, senders are asked to include the phone number of a person who may be contacted by The Weekly during daytime hours, as well as their complete mailing address. Information should be sent to: [email protected] or Preview of Events, The Ukrainian Weekly, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054; fax, 973-644- 9510. NB: If e-mailing, please do not send items as attachments; simply type the text into the body of the e-mail message.