INSIDE:• Reconstructed historic cathedral is blessed in Kyiv — page 6. • Slain songwriter Ihor Bilozir is mourned in Lviv — page 9. • Humanitarian aid programs benefit Ukraine’s people — pages 10-11.

Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXVIII HE KRAINIANNo. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2000 EEKLY$1/$2 in Ukraine T U Clinton toW address Kyivans Myroslav Medvid sees his 1985 ordeal Chornobyl shutdown high on agenda of bilateral meetings in Kyiv by Roman Woronowycz tion during the international donor confer- as a positive life-changing experience Kyiv Press Bureau ence scheduled for Berlin on July 5, during by Roman Woronowycz which Kyiv is hoping to raise some $350 KYIV – U.S. President Bill Clinton will Kyiv Press Bureau million in international grants. The speak to an expected 100,000 Kyivans on Ukrainian government has established that KYIV – The name Myroslav Medvid Mykhailivsky Square on June 5 as the high- it needs some $750 million to reconstruct provokes thoughts of geopolitical light of his one-day visit to Ukraine, the the sarcophagus over the reactor that went intrigue, U.S bureaucratic bungling and U.S. Embassy announced on May 29. into a partial meltdown in April 1986. The a young sailor, doped and forced to The U.S. president’s trip to Kyiv will be current covering, which was hastily built by return to a land he had attempted to flee. the final leg of a four-nation tour of Europe, Soviet official in the days after the accident, In 1985 the Medvid affair transfixed which began on May 31 with a stop in is quickly deteriorating. the Ukrainian American community and Lisbon, Portugal, and continues with visits In addition, Ambassador Pifer urged much of America. His plight caused to Berlin and Moscow. Originally Mr. Ukraine to announce a specific date for anger, demonstrations and, finally, tears. Clinton was to spend two days in Kyiv, but the closure of Chornobyl. He explained Like a geopolitical volleyball, his case his stay was shortened to make time for an that the sooner Ukraine sets it, the easier was bumped around at the highest eche- unexpected trip to Tokyo. it will be to raise funds for the sarcopha- lons of the U.S. government until the In Kyiv, Mr. Clinton will meet with gus. President Leonid Kuchma and Prime captains of the game decided that he Minister Viktor Yuschenko to discuss the should go away, for his appearance was shutdown of the Chornobyl nuclear energy a prickly thorn for superpower politics complex, intellectual property rights and and summitry. And thus he was sent Ukraine’s extensive illegal music and video Lazarenko indicted by U.S. back to the Soviet grain ship from which pirating industries, as well as to appraise the PARSIPPANY, N.J. – As The Weekly he had escaped near New Orleans to an state of economic reforms currently under was going to press, Reuters reported that uncertain and perhaps dark future in the way in the country, said U.S. Ambassador Pavlo Lazarenko, who is indicted with Myroslav Medvid, today a priest of Soviet Union, the land that Ronald Steven Pifer. embezzlement in Ukraine and money laun- the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Reagan, the U.S. president at the time, The main focus of the visit, however, is dering in Switzerland, now faces U.S. Church. had dubbed the “evil empire.” to address the Ukrainian nation and lay out charges. A federal grand jury has accused Today Myroslav Medvid is alive and the former prime minister of Ukraine, who Before New Orleans he was hardly a Mr. Clinton’s vision on Ukraine’s future. well and living in Ukraine, a man is seeking U.S. political asylum, of launder- spiritual person, even though his grand- Ambassador Pifer said that a concert of changed by the years – but most dramat- ing $114 million he stole while in office. mother tried to instill in him a Catholic Ukrainian popular and traditional music ically by his tribulations in the United Mr. Lazarenko is being held in federal base. He was a member of the would precede the public event. States. He is a parish priest of the prison pending resolution of a Swiss extra- Communist Youth League, but a disaf- Ambassador Pifer said that in his meet- Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church with a dition request. The U.S. Attorney’s Office fected one, who belonged because that ings with Ukraine’s president Mr. Clinton is wife and children living in the city of for Northern California announced that Mr. was the only path to opportunity for a planning to outline a U.S. government plan Chervonohrad, about an hour’s drive Lazarenko was indicted on one count of person with any ambition whatsoever. on the Chornobyl closure that would pro- north of Lviv. conspiracy to commit money laundering, As he explained during the interview, vide the ability for Ukraine to complete With the 15th anniversary of his seven counts of money laundering and 23 even then he held strong Ukrainian reactors at the Rivne and Khmelnytskyi ordeal nearing and, not coincidentally, counts of transportation of stolen property. nationalist beliefs, at heart a dissident, nuclear power facilities, energy to offset while another asylum debacle, the Elian The Associated Press reported that but had learned to conceal them. power which will be lost when Chornobyl Gonzalez case, lingers in U.S. courts, the defense lawyer Joseph Russoniello denied After he was returned to the Soviet goes off line. One element of the plan is to Rev. Medvid agreed to The Weekly’s that Mr. Lazarenko extorted money, adding: grain ship by local border authorities of develop a new agreement with the “There is a serious question about whether requests for his first exclusive interview the Immigration and Naturalization European Bank for Reconstruction and information coming from the government with a Western publication. Service – who either did not understand Development for credits needed to finish of the [sic] Ukraine against Mr. Lazarenko The mild-mannered 40-year-old that he was seeking political asylum or the reactor projects. was ... the product of a political vendetta.” priest with sparkling blue eyes and an simply wanted to be rid of a difficult sit- Mr. Pifer also said that the United States The indictments were made on May 18 easy laugh said he felt no bitterness, nei- uation – and during a long, probably is preparing to make a substantial contribu- and unsealed on June 1 in San Francisco. ther toward the U.S. officials who sent drug-induced slumber he began having him packing in 1985, nor towards the unusual dreams and at least one appari- Soviet henchmen who intimidated and tion of the Blessed Virgin Mary. He roughed him up during and after his would not give details of his dreams or Ukraine’s ambassador attends U.N. meeting, return. In retrospect, he was thankful, he of the vision, but said only that they explained, because what he suffered had made him reconsider the life he wanted turned him to God and religion. to lead. visits with Ukrainian American community During a one-hour interview in and by Irene Jarosewich Kofi Annan to serve as one of 15 Still haunted by ordeal around the office of The Weekly’s Kyiv UNMOVIC commissioners. NEW YORK – Ukraine’s ambassador to Press Bureau, he said: “I am thankful to Although the ex-merchant marine While in New York, Ambassador everybody, from both sides. I pray for maintained that his life today is normal, the United States, Kostyantyn Gryshchenko Gryshchenko also met with the Ukrainian them daily. What I lived through was my his actions and statements at times made was at the United Nations on May 23-24 to American community on the evening of first step to the Lord.” He then added, “I it clear that what he endured haunts him attend a meeting of the recently established May 23 at the Ukrainian Institute of would like to meet the person who still. At moments during the interview, United Nations Monitoring, Verification America – his first meeting with the com- decided that I must be returned to tell the bitterness he maintained he does not and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC). munity here since his appointment to him that I forgive him.” bear would ooze from a wound that The body is mandated to develop a strategy Washington in February. He noted that The young priest regards what hap- seems not fully healed. In reply to a for the disarmament of Iraq, as an advisory other than Washington, and a brief meeting pened to him in New Orleans as the question on whether he met with U.S. group to the U.N. Security Council. in Philadelphia with Archbishop Stephen moment that changed his life. He said he officials aboard the Soviet grain ship, the Mr. Gryshchenko, who has extensive Sulyk, metropolitan of the Ukrainian likens his travails to the biblical parable Marshal Koniev, after he was returned experience in arms control and disarma- Catholic Church in the United States, he of the wayward son, who returns to his there, the Rev. Medvid explained that ment, having worked on U.S.-Soviet arms hasn’t had the opportunity to visit many father’s home after a long and difficult control treaties and representing Ukraine’s cities or communities, though his plans for time seeking his own fortune. (Continued on page 8) positions on arms control and disarmament, was appointed by U.N. Secretary-General (Continued on page 9) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2000 No. 23

ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFSNEWSBRIEFS Putin’s Chechnya problem Kwasniewski for Ukraine’s integration issues, Belapan and Interfax reported. No by David R. Marples to terrorism in Russia – particularly in details of the accords have been made WARSAW – President Aleksander known. President Kuchma said after the Moscow – to drug smuggling, gun run- Kwasniewski said on May 26 that Poland Russia’s new president, Vladimir Putin, ning, and gang warfare in Russian cities. meeting that Russia is pursuing its own has already revealed himself as intransi- will support Ukraine’s integration into political interests in the Commonwealth Chechnya could also spark a new sepa- Europe, the PAP and Interfax news servic- gent on the issue of Chechnya, rejecting ratism in the Russian Federation that of Independent States while failing to several overtures from Chechen leader es reported. “Europe will be free only if promote genuine economic integration. would see other, more valuable parts Ukraine becomes a member of the Aslan Maskhadov for a unilateral cease- “All the CIS countries have ratified the seeking greater autonomy or independ- European structures, if it is allowed into fire. Media-Most’s NTV is currently free trade accord, only Russia is undecid- ence. European markets,” Interfax quoted him under fire for its unpatriotic depiction of ed. What customs union can we speak President Putin’s memory is probably as saying. Mr. Kwasniewski met with the war. Why does Russia cling to this of?” Belarusian Television quoted Mr. more short-term. In January 1921 the Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma in tiny region? Why is it so important to the Kuchma as saying. “This is the main Chechens, Muslims of the Sunni follow- Rzeszow at a Polish-Ukrainian economic problem, a stumbling block. ... He Russian government? ing, became part of the new state of Soviet forum where they discussed ways to boost [Kuchma] is right,” Mr. Lukashenka The Western attitude – particularly that Russia as Chechen-Ingushetia. There was bilateral trade and investment as well as responded. (RFE/RL Newsline) of the United States – is somewhat hypo- nothing voluntary about this process and joint plans to construct an Odesa-Brody- critical. Russia’s tactics in the second many Chechens openly welcomed the Gdansk gas pipeline. Mr. Kwasniewski Crimean Parliament sacks Cabinet Chechen war were modeled partly on German invasion of the former Soviet denied reports that Poland supports a proj- NATO actions in Kosovo. The Chechens Union in June 1941. As the Germans ect to construct the Yamal-Slovakia SYMFEROPOL – The 100-seat have had more success since the active approached the republic, this agitation pipeline via Polish territory and bypassing Crimean Parliament on May 24 voted operations ended and they could return to increased, prompting the vindictive Stalin Ukraine, Ukrainian Television reported. 68-20 to dismiss the peninsula’s govern- more common tactics of ambushing con- to label all Chechens and Ingushi as ipso (RFE/RL Newsline) ment, led by Prime Minister Serhii voys and resorting to guerrilla raids. The facto collaborators and subsequently order Kunitsyn, Interfax reported. An adopted Chechens, to be frank, are hardly freedom the deportations of 1944-1945. Kuchma: no reason to disband Rada resolution says the performance of the fighters. They are led by warlords who Nikita Khrushchev restored the KYIV – President Leonid Kuchma Crimean Cabinet has been unsatisfactory would likely be fighting each other but for autonomous republic in 1957, and surviv- told a forum of businessmen in Kyiv on this year. Crimean Parliament Chairman the Russian presence. The Chechen peo- ing Chechens or their offspring gradually May 30 that there are “no political, legal, Leonid Hrach will now submit Mr. ple are pawns in a bigger game. returned to their homeland. But the Soviet economic or other reasons” to hold early Kunitsyn’s dismissal for Ukrainian Chechnya has been part of Russia for marriage was never a happy one and thus parliamentary elections in Ukraine, President Leonid Kuchma’s approval. 140 years, longer for example than Russians slowly moved into the towns at Interfax reported. Mr. Kuchma said some The election of a new Crimean prime Canada has existed, though a fragment of the behest of the Soviet authorities. By political forces unhappy with the politi- minister is subject to Kyiv’s approval. time compared to the ancestral claims of 1989 the population was declared to be cal stability in Ukraine are trying to cam- Messrs. Hrach and Kunitsyn have repeat- the Chechens themselves. But superficial 1.27 million, of which Chechens com- paign for early elections. He noted, how- edly tried to oust each other, forcing observations provide less evidence of a prised 715,000 and Russians 269,000. In ever, that it is premature to predict that President Kuchma to mediate on each territorial mentality on the part of the urban areas – including the capital, the pro-government parliamentary occasion. (RFE/RL Newsline) Russian government than the issue of Grozny – the proportion of Russians was majority has already acquired “a stable Kyiv reacts to Crimean developments security. The Caucasus enclave is linked often close to 50 percent, and permanent character.” (RFE/RL In November 1990 the Chechens and Newsline) KYIV – Ukraine’s First Vice Prime David Marples is a professor of histo- Ingushi declared state sovereignty of their President warns of overestimating growth Minister Yurii Yekhanurov on May 25 ry at the University of Alberta. common republic, and Russian president said the Crimean legislature’s ouster of Boris Yeltsin magnanimously assured KYIV – President Leonid Kuchma the Crimean Cabinet will destabilize the them that more autonomy would be forth- said he is “resolutely opposed” to exag- situation on the peninsula, Interfax coming. The Chechens, however, went gerating the impact of the 10 percent reported. “The economy is improving and further, declaring independence on industrial-production growth in Ukraine positive trends are increasing, so the ten- Tyhypko resigns post November 2, 1991, some seven weeks in the first quarter of this year. In his sion that took place [in Crimea] is quite prior to the collapse of the Soviet Union. opinion, Ukraine’s production sector is absurd,” Mr. Yekhanurov commented. to run for Parliament By the following spring a constitution had “very inert” and this year’s growth has The chief of the presidential administra- Eastern Economist been published. The actions were so sud- resulted not only from “recent decisions tion, Volodymyr Lytvyn, said the same den and rapid that they probably took the and measures” but also from “all the past day that President Leonid Kuchma has Russian government by surprise. KYIV – Minister of the Economy Serhii work.” He warned that “the growth impe- every reason “to cancel” the ouster of The war of 1994-1996 seems inexpli- Tyhypko went public with his resignation tus has not become stable yet, it may Serhii Kunitsyn’s Cabinet. Mr. Kunitsyn cable now in terms of Russian tactics. The from the Cabinet of Ministers on May 26. exhaust itself very soon.” Mr. Kuchma said the legislature dismissed him to pro- Russian ground forces were ill-trained, Speaking in Pavlohrad, Dnipropetrovsk also expressed his concern that economic tect patrons in the peninsula’s energy sec- often young conscripts who all too easily Oblast, he said he is running in the improvement has not translated into high- tor from an anti-corruption drive he had were demoralized and fell into Chechen Verkhovna Rada by-election on June 25. er wages for average Ukrainians or into a launched. The Associated Press reported ambushes. The war was a stark reminder Mr. Tyhypko is officially on a leave of reduction of the existing wage and pen- that he noted there “were no economic of the general decline of the Russian mili- absence, leaving First Vice Minister of the sion arrears. He said that as of May 10 arguments” against his government, Economy Viktor Kalnyk in charge of the tary, a modern-day Finnish campaign, the government’s wage backlog totaled adding that it had spurred industrial ministry. except that on this occasion Russia suf- $6.4 billion hrv ($1.2 billion U.S.). growth early this year and reduced its Mr. Tyhypko explained that the relation- fered its most humiliating defeat. (RFE/RL Newsline) debt to public sector workers. (RFE/RL ship between the government and the This defeat, rather than the immorality Newsline) Verkhovna Rada prompted him to want to of the Chechen leaders, the Caspian oil Belarus, Ukraine criticize Russia become a national deputy in the Verkhovna pipeline that passes through Chechnya, or BREST – Belarusian President Miensk upset by Helm’s pledge Rada. “I’m absolutely certain that no matter even anti-regionalism on the part of Alyaksandr Lukashenka and his how intelligent and strong people are in a Moscow, may have been the spark for the MIENSK – The Foreign Affairs Ukrainian counterpart, Leonid Kuchma, Ministry of Belarus said on May 27 that government, it cannot work effectively until latest war. Many influential Russians felt met in Brest on May 27 and agreed to there are better relations with the that Russia was no longer taken seriously sign accords on mutual debts and border (Continued on page 14) Parliament’s majority,” he said. “Today as a military power by 1996. But until most of the issues are decided in consulta- NATO’s Kosovo campaign, Russia had no tions between the president and the parlia- leeway or excuse to undertake a new cam- mentary majority. This is not normal.” paign. The indiscriminate and shocking FOUNDED 1933 He promised at a voters’ meeting in assault on the Serbs convinced Russia that HE KRAINIAN EEKLY Pavlohrad that if elected he would try to it could undertake a similar operation TAn English-languageU newspaperW published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., implement the concept of a coalition gov- without strong international repercussions. a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. ernment. The by-elections are being held in President Putin, like other politicians, is Yearly subscription rate: $50; for UNA members — $40. 10 electoral districts to fill vacant concerned primarily with image. He is Periodicals postage paid at Parsippany, NJ 07054 and additional mailing offices. 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No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2000 3 Ukraine’s ambassador to United States Human rights in retreat under Putin’s watch, meets with Pennsylvania congressman witnesses testify before Helsinki Commission by Ben Anderson Hutchinson (R-Ark.) also participated in by Natalka Gawdiak and invited the Embassy of Ukraine to par- the hearing, inquiring about in the alleged ticipate in the working group. He also asked WASHINGTON – Human rights in WASHINGTON – The Action Ukraine human rights abuses under President Action Ukraine Coalition representatives to Russia are in retreat under the leadership of Coalition organized a meeting between Putin’s watch. participate. President Vladimir Putin, according to wit- Ambassador Kostyantyn Gryshchenko and Rep. Matt Salmon (R-Ariz.) called the Both Ambassador Gryshchenko and nesses who testified on May 23 at a hearing Rep. Curt Weldon (R-Pa.), chairman of the raid against Media-Most “a step in the Action Ukraine Coalition representatives before the U.S. Commission on Security Research and Development Subcommittee wrong direction,” adding that it “seriously expressed their thanks for the commitment and Cooperation in Europe. of the House Armed Services Committee jeopardize the hope of democracy in Rep. Weldon has made and for his willing- CSCE Chairman Christopher H. Smith during which Rep. Weldon the ambassador Russia.” (R-N.J.) and other members of the Helsinki informed of his plans to visit to Ukraine this ness to continue as an outspoken leader on Former National Security Agency Commission heard testimony from Igor summer. behalf of Ukraine in the Congress and for Director Lt. Gen. William E. Odom (Ret.) Malashenko, first vice-chairman of the Rep. Weldon emphasized the strategic his role with the Congressional Ukrainian also testified before the commission. He Board of Directors of Media-Most and relationship between the United States and Caucus. emphasized that the United States should president of NTV in Moscow. Ukraine and his willingness to work with Action Ukraine Coalition is a coalition of not treat Russia as a major power, nor Mr. Malashenko’s offices were the sub- the Embassy on issues of concern to Ukrainian American organizations formed should the United States try to solve ject of a Russian government raid, follow- Ukraine. He emphasized the fact that in 1998 to further knowledge about Ukraine ing an attack by armed government securi- Russia’s problems through “ventrilo- Ukraine has a tremendous asset in the in the U.S. Congress and to garner support ty agents on the Media-Most headquarters quism.” Rep. Tom Lantos (D-Calif.) also United States in the active involvement of among members of Congress for assistance in Moscow. On May 11, armed govern- was on hand to deliver a statement before the Ukrainian American community in gen- on Ukrainian issues; its members include ment security agents had attacked the head- the commission, stressing the critical role eral and of the Action Ukraine Coalition in the Ukrainian American Coordinating quarters of Media-Most corporation and its of a free press in a truly democratic society. particular, in influencing Congress on Council, the Ukrainian American subsidiary, the NTV television station, seiz- As a result of his reporting from behalf of Ukraine. Federation (Philadelphia), and the U.S.- ing what a security service spokesman besieged Grozny last year, Radio Liberty Ambassador Gryshchenko took the Ukraine Foundation. claimed were illegally acquired tapes and journalist Andrei Babitsky remains in opportunity to review a number of items Also attending the meeting between Rep. transcripts of private conversations. NTV Moscow under investigation for allegedly that Ukraine feels need immediate action Weldon and Ambassador Gryshchenko had criticized some members of President “participating in an armed formation.” Mr. and asked for the assistance of Rep. Weldon were: former member of Congress Charles Putin’s administration, as well as the gov- Babitsky was recently awarded the OSCE in addressing these concerns. The congress- Doughtery; Embassy of Ukraine First ernment’s conduct in the continuing war in Parliamentary Assembly’s prize for jour- man directed Michael Barbera, his senior Secretary Tetiana Zhmachenko; John Kun, Chechnya. nalism. legislative assistant to review the issues and U.S.-Ukraine Foundation; Ukrainian The raid sparked questions about Mr. Dr. Sarah Mendelson, assistant profes- advise him of the necessary action he could American Federation executives Vera N. Putin’s commitment to protecting human sor of international politics at Tufts take. Andryczyk and Zenia Chernyk; and rights, in particular the right to free speech, University, said the treatment of Mr. Rep. Weldon advised the ambassador Ukrainian American Coordinating Council in a country struggling to build a democrat- Babitsky and the FSB raid on Media-Most that he would establish a working group to Washington Chapter Chairman Stephan ic society. should be seen as “part of a larger pattern develop a “mini-Marshall Plan” for Ukraine Maksymiuk. “They carted away documents, tapes, of harassment that has grown steadily computer discs and equipment. Russian worse over the last year and a half.” officials issued contradictory and unsatis- Georgi Derluguian, professor of sociolo- factory justifications for this raid. Whatever gy at Northwestern University testified that the rationale, however, it is clear that the President Putin faces an “uphill battle” to forces involved in the operation were clear- refurbish Russia’s status as a world power. BUSINESS IN BRIEF “The political change in Russia since ly disproportionate to any declared pur- Slavutych begins beer exports to U.S. pose,” Mr. Malashenko testified. Mr. Putin’s appointment last August Chairman Smith expressed alarm over amounts to a successful coup carried out by ZAPORIZHIA – The Slavutych Brewery began exports of it products to the United the Media-Most raid: “There is growing formally constitutional means,” Mr. States in small quantities, stated Ihor Tovkach, assistant chair of the brewery’s board. He concern ... that Russia’s development in the Derluguian said. “In the spirit of KGB cul- added that Slavutych beer is sold in 12 states of the United States and by the end of the year area of human rights is taking a turn for the ture, Mr. Putin gives every signal of being the brand will be available in all 50 states. Slavutych’s current market share in Ukraine is worse under recently-elected President pragmatic and professionally loyal to the about 15 percent. (Eastern Economist) idea of the Russian state rather than any Putin.” Foreign capital in Ukrainian banks CSCE Co-Chairman Sen. Ben ideology. He now faces the uphill battle to Nighthorse Campbell (R-Colo.) expressed consolidate the new regime and use its KYIV – Total foreign investment in the Ukrainian banking sector as of May 15 was grave concern with recent actions taken by levers to restore Russia as a respectable $175.9 million (U.S.) stated Valerii Shapovalov, first vice-chairman of the National Bank of the authorities against independent media world power.” Ukraine. Twenty-eight banks operating with foreign capital have been registered and capital as well as the conduct of Russian forces in Human Rights Watch Deputy Director was directly invested into 24 of them. Mr. Shapovalov divided the banks into three cate- the ongoing war in Chechnya. Rachel Denber testified that in Grozny “the gories: nine have 100 percent of the foreign capital totaling $120.9 million, with Citibank Turning to the economic dimension, graffiti on the walls reads ‘Welcome to Ukraine leading the group with $24.5 million; six have foreign capital making up 65 to 97 Sen. Campbell noted that the remedy for Hell: Part Two.’ The bombing campaign percent of its holdings; and in nine others foreign capital accounts for 17.5 to 50 percent. Russia’s ailing economy will require has turned many parts of Chechnya to a (Eastern Economist) President Putin to quickly get a handle on wasteland. She noted that “even the most rampant corruption and continuing capital experienced war reporters we have spoken German military rejects AN-70 flight. “Following such a path, however, to told us they have never seen anything in KYIV – Germany will not purchase the Ukrainian-Russian AN-70, which was being would put the Russian president on a colli- their careers like the destruction of the cap- considered as a possible new military-transport aircraft for the German Air Force, said sion course with Russia’s modern-day rob- ital, Grozny.” Defense Minister Rudolph Scharping. He added that preference will be given to the ber barons, including some of the individu- Prof. Denber also described summary European model A400M. The decision was affected by Britain’s choice of the A400M, als instrumental in his rise to power,” he executions of civilians, including the death which is produced by European consortium Airbus Industry. However, Minister Scharping said. of three generations of one family shot to said that cooperation with Ukraine and Russia is possible during the construction of the “When I was in Russia last year as the death in the yard of their own home. new military aircraft. The approximate cost of a A400M is $80 million (U.S.). Ukrainian, co-chairman of the U.S. delegation to In written testimony submitted to the European and U.S. aircraft were also considered in the tender. (Eastern Economist) the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, I commission, Mr. Babitsky said Chechens met with American companies and heard are often refused their civil rights because Rus’ grain harvester assembly begins first hand about the problems they were of their ethnicity. ODESA – The automotive assembly works have begun assembling Rus’ grain harvesters facing with corruption, crime and “On the entire territory of Russia, the manufactured by the Tahanrih harvester plant. According to Odesa Mayor Ruslan Bodelan, bureaucracy.” “Russia’s new leadership Chechens today are deprived of their “KZS-3 harvesters are compact and have excellent performance with minimal grain loss- needs to address these problems to foster civil rights simply because of their ethnic es.” He said that joint production of the harvesters was conditional on the conversion of a more conducive climate for foreign membership,” Mr. Babitsky said. “No several local plants, although he did not say why the Odesa works and other machine-build- investment,” Sen. Campbell added. serious positive changes in this situation ing enterprises would not cooperate with domestic harvester manufacturers. He added that Ranking Member Rep. Steny Hoyer (D- can take place as long as the authorities the “municipality is going to bring in 50,000 tons of grain, thereby influencing price setting Md.) expressed outrage that the Russian and public opinion conceive the Chechen policy for bread in the city.” (Eastern Economist) defense minister had hosted the Serbian nation as a threat to the existence of defense minister, who was recently indict- Russia.” West interested in NATO standard arms ed for war crimes by the United Nations The prepared statements of witnesses KYIV – The United States is interested in Ukraine’s capabilities to produce weapons War Crimes Tribunal. appear on the Helsinki Commission’s complying with NATO standards, in particular the 120-millimeter tank gun, said the general Helsinki Commission Member Sen. Tim website http://www.house.gov/csce/. manager of Ukraine’s Armored Machinery concern, Yurii Myrhorodskyi. Efforts are under way to acquaint U.S. military experts with armament production at the Kharkiv-based Malyshev plant and plans for modernization of T-84 and T-72 tanks. Domestic tank manu- facturers have recently expanded contacts with their Western counterparts. Talks are going HE KRAINIAN EEKLY on with France on the joint design of a new tank and armored personnel carrier. A contract T U W was signed last year between the Kharkiv-based Morozov design office and a leading Swiss Visit our archive on the Internet at: company on the joint production of a tank gun prototype that meets NATO standards. http://www.ukrweekly.com/ (Eastern Economist) 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2000 No. 23 Senate candidate James Florio speaks on international affairs by Bozhena Olshaniwsky ethnic groups. In April of this year Ms. DiGiacobbe organized and hosted a pro- SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. – James Florio, gram at Seton Hall on Chornobyl and its former New Jersey governor and congress- effects. man, addressed the International Affairs Best known to Ukrainian Americans as Forum of the School of Diplomacy and the initiator of the Ukrainian Famine bill in International Relations of Seton Hall the U.S. House of Representatives, Mr. University here on May 14. Florio is vying for the Democratic Party He pointed out that in shaping foreign nomination for the U.S. Senate against new- policy and decision-making the U.S. gov- comer Jon Corzine in the June 6 primary. ernment first and foremost measures its In response to a question regarding own benefits. The geopolitical picture, the Russia’s war and disregard for human rights waging of wars, the timing of decisions is in Chechnya, Mr. Florio agreed that the very relative and very fluid. Thus there is United States should apply more pressure to one set of rules for Russia and China, and a peacefully resolve the conflict and admitted different set for, say, East Timur, Bosnia, that if this were a country other than Russia Kosovo and Chechnya. He expounded his views on how the U.S. response might be different. America’s influence can help shape Questions were also put forth by repre- Russia’s political and economic attitudes, sentatives regarding Turkish, Greek and which have a direct bearing on the Baltic Estonian concerns. states and Ukraine and other independent In addition to practicing law and being countries formerly a part of the USSR. He one of the advisors to President Clinton, Mr. also addressed Turkish-Greek Cypriot prob- Florio teaches at Rutgers University and is a lems. prolific public speaker. Having a history of James Florio and his wife, Lucinda, speak with Maria Polanskyj, president of the Among those present in the audience public service since 1969, Mr. Florio served New Jersey Regional Council of the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America. from the Ukrainian American community three terms in the New Jersey General were: the Rev. Bohdan Lukie, pastor of St. Assembly, then served 16 years from 1974 John’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in to 1990 as congressman from the 1st Newark, N.J.; Alexander Kuzma, Children Congressional District of New Jersey and of Chornobyl Relief Fund (CCRF); Walter four years (1990-1994) as the governor of Michigan veterans to host Bodnar, League of Ukrainian Voters (LUV); the state of New Jersey. Roman Pyndus; and Bozhena Olshaniwsky, While serving as a congressman, Mr. 2000 convention of UAV Americans for Human Rights in Ukraine Florio was in the forefront of support for by Stephen M. Wichar Veterans Administration and to information (AHRU). Ukrainian issues. He spoke out in defense about various services and benefits for vet- WARREN, Mich. – Under the of The program was opened by Marilyn of political prisoners and human rights in erans. Michigan’s Ukrainian American Veterans DiGiacobbe, associate dean for external Ukraine and as the main sponsor in the The pursuit of a charter will be both chal- affairs. The introduction of Mr. Florio was House of Representative of the Ukraine Posts 36 and 101 based here, the next annu- lenging and laborious, and the UAV needs by Dean Clay Constantinou, retired U.S. Famine Bill (HR 4459), which established al UAV convention will rally its national help. Rep. Bonior affirmed that “the most ambassador. Ms. DiGiacobbe is well known the U.S. Commission on the Ukraine membership for a maximum turnout on influential person in a Congressional to the Ukrainian American community from Famine. September 29-October 1. UAV officials are District is the constituent.” A simple letter her service under President Bill Clinton in While serving as New Jersey governor, also poised to launch a stepped-up cam- asking for help on a legitimate issue will be the White House Office of Public Liaison. Mr. Florio developed and raised the Ethnic paign to obtain a federal national charter. read and answered. Another 200 members While there she organized and coordinated Advisory Council to a meaningful level that For many years, this has been an elusive of Congress need to be enlisted for support many meetings and discussions between was instrumental in many cooperative and difficult target. before HR 3463 can become reality. Thus, representatives of the U.S. government and efforts with the state’s ethnic groups. On November 18, 1999, Minority Whip the UAV is very much aware that it cannot Rep. David E. Bonior (D-Mich.) introduced obtain the charter without the help of the a bill, HR 3463, amending Title C of the Ukrainian community. Ukrainians can The Ukrainian Weekly U.S. Code, granting the UAV a federal char- effectively lobby their legislators by calling ter. Mr. Bonior cited Ukrainian ancestry as a or writing and asking for their support of primary reason for becoming the chief HR 3463. sponsor of this bill. He is also a long-time Due to the urgency and complexity of member of Post 101 and believes in the federal chartering, the UAV’s focus will be project. Rep. Sander Levin, (D-Mich.), on mustering influential political and civic Wedding from the 12th Congressional District, which allies as soon as possible. Wedding includes Warren, where Post 101 is based, In connection with this project, it is became an immediate ally to this bill. equally important to promote a continuity Fifteen additional members of Congress and organizational growth among Ukrainian AnnouncementsAnnouncements have joined the UAV “Federal Charter will appear in our July 16, 2000 issue. veterans. For 52 years, Ukrainians in Team.” America have carried the banner of military Although the Ukrainian American This past spring we introduced a new section – service via annual conventions. The year Veterans meet all the requirements as a 2000 will mark the 53rd anniversary of this The Ukrainian Weekly Wedding Announcements. national organization and are recognized by organization. This event will be historically We’re very excited about this new section, since not only other military entities, the acquisition of a significant also as the first convention in the charter would enable the UAV to broaden are weddings wonderful events in each of our lives, but we look forward 21st century and the new millennium. its charitable and military activities across Hosts of the 53rd anniversary will be to helping you share your joy with others in our community. America and abroad. In addition, the UAV This section will be published four times a year. would improve access to the Department of (Continued on page 15)

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For further information or to request a brochure, please call (973) 292-9800, ext. 3065 (Irene) or ext. 3040 (Maria). Visit www.ukrweekly.com to view a wedding announcement sample page. Newly installed officers of Post 101 of the Ukrainian American Veterans. No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2000 5 THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM UNA slates annual celebration of Father’s Day at Soyuzivka by Andre Worobec tural festivals in New York City and the tri- Kutsevych and singer Liudmyla ritual songs, as well as romances and con- state area. Hrabovska. Ms. Kutsevych graduated, temporary numbers. KERHONKSON, N.Y. – The Prolisok The singers, who range in age from 10 to from Lviv’s Mykola Lysenko Musical As in previous years, Ukrainian National Girls’ Choir of the Ukrainian American 19, have a repertoire of traditional and mod- Institute and has performed in Europe, Association members and the public are Youth Association (SUM), New York City ern Ukrainian songs. They are led by Andrij Canada and the United States for the past welcome to attend this annual celebration of Branch, and the Lisova Pisnia and duo will Stasiw, musical director, a well-known three and half years. Ms. Hrabovsky grad- Father’s Day. UNA branches and districts perform a program of songs for the after- pianist and conductor who has been per- uated from the music faculty at the Rivne are encouraged to organize bus trips and noon concert at Soyuzivka on Father’s Day, forming nationally and internationally as a Pedagogical Institute and has been per- take advantage of the off-season rates at June 18. soloist and with ensembles. The choir man- forming in concerts in the United States Soyuzivka. Prolisok has been in existence since ager is Ivanka Zajac. during the past four years. The duo’s reper- For further information and reservations, 1994, appearing at Ukrainian and other cul- The duo consists of bandurist Alla toire consists of Ukrainian traditional and call Soyuzivka at (914) 626-5611.

The Lisova Pisnia duo: bandurist Alla Kutsevych and vocalist Liudmyla Hrabovska. The Prolisok Girls’ Choir of the Ukrainian American Youth Association with musical director Andrij Stasiw.

UNA unveils program offering members additional insurance coverage by Martha Lysko you coverage. This offer is not open to of insurability. The UNA will issue the following UNA National Secretary members with term insurance, endow- All social members who previously amounts of the pour-in-rider: ment plans, or Universal Life policies. could not get additional insurance due to If you are already a member of the • Ages 0 – 35, $1,000 to $5,000; All members who are underinsured their age should now add a minimum of UNA we offer a guaranteed issue of addi- • Ages 36-70, $1,000 to $2,500; or worried about getting insurance at $1,000 to their present coverage. This tional minimum of $1,000 to a maximum • Ages 71-90, $1,000. of $5,000 life insurance added to your their age, and all who need additional additional rider will make them fully current policy coverage. If you presently protection, should take advantage of active members. There is no need to be a The rates for the pour-in rider appear own any UNA Whole Life, 20-Payment this new offering. By purchasing a one- social member when you can have mem- in the chart below. Life, P-65 or DP-65 you are guaranteed time pour-in rider you can increase your bership that counts. For more information call the UNA additional insurance. UNA cannot deny existing insurance without any evidence Here is how it works. Home Office at (973) 292-9800.

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Reconstructed historic cathedral is blessed HE KRAINIAN EEKLY Roman Woronowycz 1996 by President Leonid Kuchma. T U W Kyiv Press Bureau The ceremonial blessing took place as part of the annual Kyiv Days held on Our Soyuzivka KYIV – After nearly four years of May 27-28. Thousands of onlookers reconstruction, the grand Golden-Domed waited patiently on Mykhailivsky Lately there has been much news about the ongoing resurgence of the Catskills Cathedral of St. Michael (Mykhailivsky region of New York state. The news media have been focusing on all the area has to Sobor) officially opened on May 28 with Square, which connects Mykhailivsky offer, whether that is its natural beauty, such as scenic mountains and valleys, or tourist a ceremonial blessing by Patriarch Filaret Sobor with the equally historic St. Sophia attractions, like trails for the growing sport of mountain biking and lush golf courses. of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Sobor via a promenade, while the cere- Located in this very region is our Soyuzivka. As the resort’s manager is proud to Kyiv Patriarchate. mony took place. Afterwards they were point out: Soyuzivka is the Ukrainian American community’s very own jewel in the The church, once a religious center of allowed into the new church to view its Catskill Mountains (or more precisely the Shawangunk mountain range). the Orthodox world, was ordered razed dazzling interior, which includes new and For years, Soyuzivka, resort of the Ukrainian National Association, was billed by Stalin after it was looted by historic mosaics and icons. among our community as “a bit of Ukraine in the United States.” The resort enjoyed Communist Party cadres in 1936, part of President Kuchma, Prime Minister great popularity and its rooms were filled throughout the summer – with weekends Viktor Yuschenko and Verkhovna Rada drawing great crowds for the evening entertainment programs and dances. During the the Soviet dictator’s systemic destruction Chairman Ivan Pliushch were on hand off-season Soyuzivka did a brisk business in hosting conferences, reunions, weddings of religious sites throughout the Soviet and other special affairs. Union. for the ceremony and presented Patriarch It was, simply put, THE place to be. The restoration of the sobor was Filaret with an icon, courtesy of the gov- But then something in our community changed. Perhaps it was the opportunity and ordered by an executive decree issued in ernment. ability to travel far and wide, even to Ukraine; perhaps it was the need to search for something new and different. Whatever the reasons, Soyuzivka was not attracting the business it once did. Today Soyuzivka is not self-supporting. As a result, the UNA General Assembly decided at its 1999 annual meeting to support and to seek funding for Soyuzivka’s continued development. But the real solution is no mystery: Soyuzivka needs more guests. Without guests, there is no need for this unique resort. Do we want to lose this beautiful center of our community life? And with it a huge portion of our community activities for Ukrainians of all ages? What would we do without Soyuzivka? Soyuzivka today remains a Ukrainian cultural center, located in close proximity to major Ukrainian communities. It showcases the best performers and spotlights the most interesting artists – both from the Western diaspora and Ukraine. It continues to host myriad camps, from day camps for preschoolers to tennis camps, as well Ukrainian folk dance workshops and seminars for teachers of schools of Ukrainian studies. It still is the venue of choice for weddings – there’s just nothing like a Soyuzivka wedding! And, it accommodates conferences and events of all kinds, from intimate family gatherings to Plast’s annual “Orlykiada” competition for youths, not to mention corporate functions of all kinds. Today there is even more reason to visit the resort. A quick look at the Catskills Region Travel Guide – which bills the area as “where the Catskills meet the Hudson” – reveals that the area framed by the Catskill Mountains and the Hudson River has much to offer: from antiquing and arts and crafts to wineries and farmers’ markets; AP/Valery Solovyev from bicycling and rock climbing to skiing, archery, horseback riding, canoeing and President Leonid Kuchma presents an icon to Patriarch Filaret as Verkhovna Rada fishing; from diverse museums to historic sites. Chairman Ivan Pliusch (left) and Prime Minister Viktor Yuschenko (right) look on. So, enough said. Isn’t it time you came home to Soyuzivka? (For further information call Soyuzivka at (914) 626-5641; fax (914) 626-4638; e-mail [email protected]; or check out the resort’s website at www.soyuzivka.com. Additional information about the area around Soyuzivka may be found in the Ulster County Travel Guide, 1-800-DIAL-UCO; and on the tourism website at http://www.co.ulster.ny.us/.)

June Turning the pages back... 9 1996 Four years ago, The Ukrainian Weekly reported that Ukraine’s budget crisis had affected its preparations for the Olympic Games – an issue that also affects Ukraine’s participation in this year’s summer Olympics in Sydney (as reported last week). Roman Woronowycz of The Ukrainian Weekly’s editorial staff filed a story in 1996 relating that Ukraine’s Minister of Sports Valeriy Borzov expressed concern that because of underfunding the Ukrainian Olympic team would not adequately be prepared for the Centennial Olympic Games scheduled to begin in Atlanta on July 19. The financial crisis came to a head the week of May 12, 1996, with a presidential decree greatly restricting government expenditures in an effort to clear a $1 billion backlog of wage payments. “The absence of stable financing threatens our athletes’ preparations for the Games,” Minister Borzov told Reuters. “They are supposed to be competing in tournaments and maintaining their condition, but we cannot afford to take part.” He said the proposed squad of 239 was encountering problems with training, equipment and logistics. Volodymyr Lytvyn, assistant chief of staff in the president’s administration, explained that currently only 20 percent of the Olympic budget was available. He announced also that the scheduled trip by Ukraine’s President Leonid Kuchma to Atlanta had been canceled due to the budget crunch. President Kuchma was to have visited the athletes and taken part in official ceremonies. Mr. Lytvyn said efforts were being made to reduce the number of offi- cials attending the Olympics to ensure that coaches are able to accompany their athletes. Ukraine had several hopes for the gold medal among its more than 200 Olympians, including world pole vault champion Sergey Bubka, women’s world record holder in the long jump Inessa Kravets, world gymnastics champion Lilia Pidkopayeva, weightlifter Timur Taimazov and world champion rhythmic gymnast Kateryna Serebrianska. Of the foursome, only Bubka failed to win a medal, having withdrawn due to an injury. But other heroes emerged as well: among them wrestler Viacheslav Oliinyk, boxer Volodymyr Klichko and gymnast Rustam Sharipov. Once the Games were over, Ukraine had earned 23 medals, nine of them gold, taking 10th place in medal totals to finish ahead of countries such as Britain, Canada, Brazil and Poland. AP/Victor Pobedinsky Source: “Budget crisis affects Ukraine’s Olympic effort” by Roman Woronowycz, The Ukrainian Weekly, June 9, 1996, Vol. LXIV, No. 23; and “Summer Olympics: Ukraine debuts” in “1996: The Clergy of the UOC-KP take part in a procession around the reconstructed Year in Review,” The Ukrainian Weekly, December 29, 1996, Vol. LXIV, No. 52. Golden-Domed Cathedral of St. Michael as part of the blessing ceremony. No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2000 7

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Castro and the government? Makaryk, Dr. Natalie Mychajlyszyn and Dr. Thanks for Volume I His interest goes no further than Another website Roman Weretelnyk. knowing that he is protected by the love To date, two very successful “Towards a of his father, friends and other members New Ukraine” conferences have been held of Weekly’s book to consider visiting – the first, about Ukraine’s first five years of Dear Editor: of the family, be it in Cuba or elsewhere. Dear Editor: Love is a very potent ingredient for all of independence; the second, about Ukraine’s Thank you for the book you sent me, us, let alone to young boys and girls. I We were interested to read details about prospects for the next five years. The Ukrainian Weekly 2000 (Vol. I). As wonder how many parents would permit the recent conferences at Yale and Proceedings of both conferences were pub- an original reader from issue No. 1, I their own child or children to be taken Columbia in the April 30 issue of The lished and are available from the chair. wonder how many such readers you still away by relatives or the government if Ukrainian Weekly. Please allow me to add Our third conference, “Towards a New have. I remember the first issue was hid- such a situation should arise. Needless to the website of the Chair of Ukrainian Ukraine III: Geopolitical Imperatives of den inside a kind of funny-looking daily say, they would fight tooth and nail to Studies at the University of Ottawa to the Ukraine: Regional Contexts” will be held at paper. get their children back. list of Ukrainian studies websites that the University of Ottawa on October 27-28. How did someone born in the United And finally, does one not give thought were published with the article: Noted scholars from Canada, Ukraine, States learn to read Ukrainian in the to the fact that, by the time Elian reaches http://www.uottawa.ca/academic/ Poland, Germany, the United States, and the 1920s? There were no Saturday schools adulthood and is on his own, Castro grad-etudesup/ukr United Kingdom, will present papers on the in the 1920s and early 1930s. There were might no longer be the dictator and the The University of Ottawa within its present state and future prospects of church schools that ran 5-7 p.m. daily country might relinquish communism for Department of Slavic Studies was one of Ukraine’s relations with Russia, Poland, and Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon. One year a more democratic government? the first universities in North America to and Germany; Ukraine’s foreign and securi- with the Basilian Sisters was enough to offer Ukrainian courses in the 1950s under ty policy; Europe’s policy towards Ukraine; teach you to read because you already Mary E. Pressey Prof. Constantine Bida. The Chair of Ukraine’s “European choice” policy; knew English from the public schools. Flushing, N.Y. Ukrainian Studies was launched in late Ukraine’s position between East and West; Unfortunately our school was mostly 1995, on the basis of a $1.2 million endow- and Ukraine’s strategic partnership (or known as a Slavic school. ment by the Iwachniuk, Bida, Sosnowsky problem?) with the West. It’s The Weekly that taught me we and University of Ottawa funds. It is one of We also recently established a two-year were Ukrainians. When the Depression Long live columnist the newest Ukrainian studies programs in post-doctoral position, for which we are hit, the parish couldn’t afford the nuns, North America, focusing on contemporary taking applications. so it then became hit-and-miss teaching Myron Kuropas Ukraine in the disciplines of the social sci- For more information, please check out by men of the parish until after the sec- Dear Editor: ences. The activities of the chair include our website (as cited above), or send us a ond world war, when they opened I am writing in reference to the letter research, conferences, public lectures and fax at (613) 562-5351, phone us at (613) parochial schools (1950). by Ray Wihak “Not everyone agrees publications. 562-5800 ext.3692, or send an e-mail Anyway, when I grew up, I sub- with Kuropas” (May 7). Commentaries The chair is under the jurisdiction of the [email protected]. Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral scribed to The Weekly ($2 per year). I in The Weekly are written not only by Irena Bell Studies. Its board consists of: the three carried the subscription with me in the Dr. Kuropas but also by Andrew Ottawa Navy from 1943 to 1946. You also sent Fedynsky and Orysia Paszczak Tracz. deans of the university’s faculties of gradu- me the Svoboda free while I was in the As for me, I say: Long live Dr. Myron ate and post-doctoral studies, arts, and The writer is coordinator of the Chair of service. Kuropas and every member of this beau- social sciences; chair executive director, Ukrainian Studies at the University of Now I’m an old man in a wheelchair tiful family. Dr. Theofil I. Kis; and directors Dr. Irena Ottawa. with the second world war, Korea and What Mr. Wihak suggests is a sinful Vietnam behind me. I enjoy reading both life for women, for persons who should papers. Thank you. seek medical advice, help and treat- Andrew Simock ment. God forbid that our young people TheThe UkrainianUkrainian WWeeklyeekly 20002000 Las Vegas, Nev. take his advice regarding diversity of views. Throughout its history, The Ukrainian Lydia Odezynsky Weekly has been a chronicler of the Philadelphia times, a reflection of our society, a pur- Kuropas not voice veyor of information, a leader of public of our community opinion. Dear Editor: To mark the end of this millennium More on Matlock’s and the beginning of a new one, the edi- I would like to express to the readers tors of The Ukrainian Weekly have pre- of The Ukrainian Weekly, whether they take on Russia pared “The Ukrainian Weekly 2000,” a are Ukrainians, Ukrainian Americans, Dear Editor: two-volume collection of the best and members of Congress, or others, that This is in reference to the May 7 letter many Ukrainian Americans strongly dis- most significant stories that have by Z. Lew Melnyk about the anti- appeared in the newspaper since its agree with many of Myron Kuropas’ Ukrainian views of Jack F. Matlock. In it statements. It is unfortunate that The founding through 1999. Dr. Melnyk writes about Ambassador Volume I, now available, covers Weekly devotes so much space for his Matlock’s statement that: “Russia has events from 1933 through the 1960s. opinions, and I encourage those that never attacked anybody.” agree to respond. This, of course, is a great distortion of All subscribers to The Weekly should Simply put, he is not the voice of the Russia’s history. In addition to the con- have received their copies in the mail. To entire Ukrainian American community. vincing arguments of Dr. Melnyk, I order additional copies of this unique Tatiana M. Terleckyj would like to call your attention to an book, please use the clip-out form below. Washington article by Richard Pipes, Baird Professor of History at Harvard University, titled “The Ukrainian Weekly 2000” is sure to become a resource for researchers, “Can The Soviet Union Reform?” and a keepsake for readers. A great gift idea! (Foreign Affairs, fall 1984). Dr. Pipes Thanks to Hodiak wrote that “it requires only a slightly THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY 2000 deeper acquaintance with the history of for his observations Russia to realize that country has VOLUME I Dear Editor: engaged in aggression against its neigh- G bors far more often and more persistently Number of books ______It warmed my heart to read Bohdan G Hodiak’s letter to the editor (May 14) than its neighbors have ever acted Total cost of books at $15.00 each $ ______regarding the Elian Gonzalez case and against it.” particularly the privileges extended to To substantiate the above, the author G cites the following. “In 1898 the Russian Also, I would like to donate to The Ukrainian Weekly Press Fund Cubans by the U.S. immigration authori- G J J J ties. It was an eye opener. Thanks to Mr. Imperial General Staff completed a study (check one): $25.00 $50.00 $75.00 of Russian warfare through the ages. The G J J Hodiak for his astute observation and ( $100.00 Other $ ______$ ______study of the Cuban political arena in his editor, in the concluding volume, assured hometown of Miami. readers that they could be proud of their Total $ ______What perturbs me most is how the past and face the uncertain future with confidence: of 38 military campaigns Please make check or money order payable to: The Ukrainian Weekly nation’s finest make a personal situation that Russia had waged in the preceding a political one. Elian is a child in need of 200 years, 36 had been ‘offensive’ and his father’s love, yet article upon article Name only two defensive. N.N. Sukhotin, in newspapers stresses the point of the ‘Voina v Istorii Russkogo Mira,’ St. country’s political situation, that of it Street Address Apt. # Petersburg, 1898, pp. 13-14.” being Communist and Castro’s suppos- edly cruel control of his people. But, I Michael Senkiw City State/Province Zip/Postal Code ask, what connection has little Elian with Inverness, Fla. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2000 No. 23

the Soviet seaman who jumped ship in U.S. then drew an arrow to the words “Novi Estonia before arriving in Soviet Union, Myroslav Medvid... waters. Orlean.” The couple escorted the sailor to that Mr. Medvid had time to ponder his (Continued from page 1) “It still is difficult to talk about this,” said the New Orleans police, who turned him future and make a decision on the course of the interview took place off ship and then the Rev. Medvid. over to the harbor police, who in turn gave the rest of his life – although he was not abruptly and acerbically added: “Just tell Fifteen years ago he was a young, and him to the border patrol of the U.S. sure that he had any reason to make any Mr. Sell that I did see my father and moth- perhaps naive, Soviet sailor, who thought Immigration and Naturalization Service. plans. er.” that if he could get to U.S. shores he could INS officials contacted an official Justice After returning to Ukraine and his home He then explained that Mr. Sell was the attain political asylum in the land of refuge Department interpreter, Irene Padoch, who village of Silets, located in the Sokal raion name, as he understood it, of the U.S. State and freedom. spoke with Mr. Medvid and informed the of the Lviv Oblast, his problems did not go Department representative who escorted He had believed the biggest obstacles to authorities that the sailor twice requested away. Mr. Medvid was not arrested, proba- bly only because of the high profile his case him back to the Soviet ship after the inter- escape from an oppressive Soviet system political asylum during their conversation. had taken, which made Soviet officials view. During their walk the official told him were the KGB handlers who watched every They, in turn, told Mrs. Padoch to relay to the sailor that no harm would come to him. leery of drawing even more attention to in Russian that he should be thankful he step he and his fellow sailors took when Within an hour Mr. Medvid was escorted him. was being returned because at least now he they were in a foreign port – not U.S. back to the Marshal Koniev, kicking and However, local KGB agents kept in con- would see his parents again. bureaucratic bungling and geopolitical screaming all the while. At the ship, Mr. tact with him for years, even as he began his Today in a Ukraine free of Soviet domi- intrigues between the two superpowers. Medvid again dived into the water and seminary studies first in Odesa and later in nation, a country ostensibly free and demo- He said he often thought about how he swam to shore, where Soviet and U.S. offi- Kyiv. He was summoned by the KGB more cratic, the Rev. Medvid is still leery of might escape to another country and had cials grabbed him as he bit and kicked than 50 times, he said. Their objective was eavesdroppers and hidden microphones. He planned his flight to U.S. shores. He could them. After being handcuffed, he began to straightforward and simple: they wanted requested that the interview take place out- not have known that he would be returned pound his head against the rocks. him to work as an informant. doors, was selective about where he wanted because of a glaring mistake by a lower- The next day a U.S. State Department to talk and requested that a tape recorder not level government representative and a Turning to the Church delegation held an on-shore interview with be used. About halfway through the discus- superpower summit in Helsinki. him. The sailor was hesitant to talk with The Rev. Medvid explained that their sion he pointed out a young man sitting Jumping ship in the gulf them, as well as with Mrs. Padoch when she hounding only gave him more impetus to with a girl and wondered aloud whether he contacted him later. It was the last time that join the Church. “I wanted show them that I might be a secret service agent. Myroslav Medvid’s ordeal began on the Mr. Medvid was seen. was not one of them, but a person of nature, He was reluctant to give details of what night of October 24 when he jumped into The affair quickly rose to the top of the a man of God, of the Church, of Slipyj and he experienced on those days and nights on the dark waters of the Gulf of Mexico and bureaucratic ladder and became a White Sheptytsky,” said the Rev. Medvid. the Marshal Koniev as it waited in the Gulf swam to the U.S. shore near the city of New House issue within days, not less so He contacted people in his home village of Mexico for permission to leave port Orleans. There he walked a distance before because President Reagan was scheduled to and in Lviv, who advised him on how to while the INS, the U.S. Congress and coming upon a Louisiana couple. He wrote meet with Soviet leader Mikhail proceed in his decision to become a priest, President Reagan decided what to do with the word “Policia” on a piece of paper and Gorbachev in Helsinki after the New Year. including suggestions that he should study While U.S. officials pondered how to at a seminary of the Russian Orthodox diplomatically resolve the imbroglio, Church, the only confession recognized by Seaman Medvid was going through his the Moscow-based Soviet government. The Medvid case own hell on board the ship. “There were many who belonged to the Following is the account of the is carrying Ukrainian seaman Myroslav Sixteen days after his flight to freedom ROC in Halychyna but were strong believ- the Marshal Koniev raised anchor and left Medvid incident published in the “1985: Medvid to the hell that awaits him back ers and supporters of the underground United States waters, disregarding a sub- Greek-Catholic Church,” explained the Rev. The Year in Review” issue of The in the Soviet Union. The ship is also car- poena issued to the ship’s captain and an Medvid. “These were people like Stepan Ukrainian Weekly (December 29, 1985). rying away a full load of American grain. order barring the ship’s departure, both Khmara and the late Vyacheslav Chornovil, And pieces of Americas reputation, pride issued by the U.S. House of Representatives who had a great deal of influence on me. The most heartrending event for the and honor.” Agriculture Committee. With the help of his parish priest, the Ukrainian community that fought so hard Mr. Medvid had tried to defect from Because Soviet authorities refused to dis- Rev. Mykhailo Nyzhkohuz, he began theo- for the freedom of a young Ukrainian the Soviet Union by jumping from his cuss the matter further, and because Mr. logical studies at an Odesa seminary of the sailor was the ill-fated defection attempt Soviet freighter and swimming to the of Ukrainian seaman Myroslav Medvid. Medvid was hounded by KGB agents for ROC. There he encountered more problems Louisiana shore near Belle Chase on the years after his return, what happened to the when he continued to refuse overtures by The handling of the Medvid case caused night of October 24. At about 7:30 p.m., outrage not only from U.S. citizens and young sailor remained a mystery. the KGB to work with them. He was trans- Mr. Medvid ran into Joseph and Wayne Did Mr. Medvid voluntarily sign papers ferred to the Kyiv Theological Seminary, members of Congress, but also cast Wyman. doubt worldwide as to the direction the that stated he wanted to return to the Soviet and the KGB followed. On a piece of paper he wrote the word Union, or did KGB officials on board the “I had conversations with the so-called U.S. government was taking in regard to “Policia” and drew an arrow pointing to defectors. Many critics contend the ship have an impostor do it? Did he try to spiritual advisor of the seminary, who told the words “Novi Orlean.” jump overboard a second time? Was he me that I would not last long if I didn’t United States had failed to live up to the After the Wymans dropped Mr. words attributed to the Statue of Liberty, drugged by KGB officers upon his return? cooperate,” recalled the Rev. Medvid. Medvid off at the police station, the How did the wounds on his left arm appear? In 1988 he decided to study in the under- the “Mother of Exiles”: “Give me your police, in turn, took him to the harbor tired, your poor, your huddled masses The Rev. Medvid maintains that he ground seminary of the Ukrainian Greek- police, who, took him to the Border remembers very little of what happened to Catholic Church, after conferring with lead- yearning to breathe free ...” And Patrol of the Immigration and Ukrainian Americans nationwide loudly him once he returned to the ship, and that ers of the budding democratic movement in Naturalization Service. even details of how he got there are sketchy. western Ukraine, including Mr. Khmara, voiced their displeasure through demon- Once at the INS offices in New strations, telephone networks and letter- To this day he does not know whether he who had become a close confidant, Mr. Orleans, at around 11:45 p.m., the Chornovil and the Horyn brothers. writing. was drugged, even though U.S. psychia- Border Patrol contacted a Justice trists concluded after meeting with him a They turned to Bishop Filemon Rep. Fred Eckert, a Republican from Department interpreter in New York, day after his return that he was probably Kurchaba, who cleared the way for the for- New York, perhaps best expressed the Irene Padoch, in order to ascertain what under the influence of halidol and thorazine, mer sailor’s enrollment. He entered the feelings of the American people after Mr. Mr. Medvid wanted. It was during this two strong mind-altering drugs. underground seminary to complete his stud- Medvid was forcibly returned to Soviet conversation that the fate of Mr. Medvid He stated unequivocally that there was ies in February 1990 and was ordained a custody. In a commentary published in was sealed. Although Mrs. Padoch no second Medvid, an alleged impostor priest of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic The Wall Street Journal op-ed page on stressed twice during this hourlong con- who was brought out to talk to U.S. authori- Church on December 30, 1990. November 21, he wrote: “Somewhere (Continued on page 9) ties and who signed papers stating that he out on the high seas the Marshal Koniev willingly wanted to return to the Soviet * * * Union. Nearly 10 years into his priesthood and “I was the so-called impostor, there was 15 years after his ordeal, the Rev. Medvid no one else. It was me that the people were reflected on how his life had changed and referring to. This I know without a doubt,” how the wayward son had returned home. said the Rev. Medvid. “I know how to console people, how to As for signing a statement that he wanted administer a parish. Then I didn’t even to return to the USSR, he did so willingly. know how to sing a liturgy,” he explained. He explained that his mental state after his He said that in retrospect he could be ordeal was such that he saw no other proud of what he had done, even though it recourse. “I understood what was going on had caused him great grief. “I made my and why,” said the Rev. Medvid. “There own protest. I made my statement on what I were no physical threats.” thought of that regime,” he underscored. A severe depression overcame Mr. And, finally, he said he has no great Medvid as he awaited his fate aboard ship. desire to see the United States again, but The cut and bandaged left arm that U.S. that he dearly wants to celebrate liturgy officials described after meeting with him with those who gave him so much psycho- was the result of a self-inflicted wound from logical support and comfort during his tra- a shard of glass he obtained by breaking the vails in New Orleans. lamp in his cabin. He admitted the goal was “They probably saved my life,” he to end his life. explained, referring to the Ukrainian “You understand what kind of state I was Americans who protested and demonstrated A group of Ukrainian Americans demonstrating in November 1985 in front in at that moment,” said the Rev. Medvid. against his return to the USSR in the face of of the White House in support of Myroslav Medvid. It was during the journey home, which an intransigent U.S. government. Then a took the ship to Cuba, Scandinavia and tear welled up in his eye. No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2000 9

Minister Viktor Yuschenko during Europe – this won’t be quick ... As Ukraine’s ambassador... his visit to the United States in for this constant discussion of a Thousands in Lviv mourn (Continued from page 1) assuaging skeptics of Ukraine’s abil- Slavic union – there are many this summer include a visit to the ity to maintain the course with Slavic countries, Slovakia, Poland Midwest. regard to economic reform, and con- – not just Belarus and Russia – slain songwriter Ihor Bilozir Ambassador Gryshchenko sistent reductions in the size of the why isn’t there discussion of LVIV – Tens of thousands of Lviv residents participated in the expressed his support and thanks to government. “Despite our prob- unions centering around these funeral on May 30 of popular composer/songwriter Ihor Bilozir, Ukrainian Americans, stating that he lems,” the ambassador stated, “we countries?” reported RFE/RL Newsline. understands that good relations with can’t ignore the progress that has He also noted that the slow but Earlier that day some 3,000 angry protesters had marched Ukrainian American communities been made.” steady approach to increasing the through the city, chanting “Down with the Russians,” to protest and organizations are essential to On the other hand, according to use of the Ukrainian language is Ukraine’s good relations with the Ambassador Gryshchenko, per- seen as the most successful method Mr. Bilozir’s death, which resulted from a savage beating several United States “since you influence sistent claims that Ukraine is on “to put Ukrainian into its proper weeks earlier by a group of Russian-speaking young men. the politics of this country” with the verge of joining a “Slavic place.” He offered Canada as an An RFE/RL Newsline newsbrief noted that Mr. Bilozir was regard to Ukraine. union” with Belarus and Russia example where in the 1960s no fatally injured by Russian-speaking attackers who did not like the The success of the recent refer- simply must be ignored. “We’re Anglophone Canadian spoke fact that he was singing Ukrainian songs with friends in a cafe. endum and the re-election of heading West,” he said, “but we French, whereas now they do. “It is One of the attackers turned out to be the son of a senior police President Leonid Kuchma are posi- need to be smart and not fight, as a process that takes time,” he said. officer in Lviv. tive signs that there is real change this will only cause us harm. Within regard to U.S. foreign aid The protesters in Lviv demanded that the authorities “de- under way in Ukraine, he stated, giv- However, let me assure you, we for Ukraine, Ambassador Russify Ukraine” and sack all Russian-speaking servicemen from ing as further examples the recent are not planning to join any Slavic Gryshchenko explained that the the city’s police force. presidential decree to dissolve col- union. The strategic plan is for- funding from the United States The Kyiv-based daily newspaper Den reported on May 30 that lective farms, the success of Prime eign policy development towards goes to projects that the U.S. Mr. Bilozir, 44, had died overnight on May 27-28 in the Lviv Congress believes Ukraine needs, City Hospital, where he had been since the attack on the night of and not necessarily to the programs May 8-9. that the government of Ukraine Den noted that Mr. Bilozir and a group of his friends had been would choose. He pointed out that at the Tsisarska Kava cafe, where they started singing some of his though it is popular to claim that songs. This apparently drew the ire of another group in the cafe. Ukraine is the third largest recipient Members of that group later found Mr. Bilozir and his friends in a of U.S. foreign aid, the difference square across from the oblast procuracy building and proceeded between $176 million, the amount to beat the songwriter. He was taken unconscious to the hospital. authorized for Ukraine, and the Mr. Bilozir, who was recognized as a national artist of approximately $3.5 billion given to Ukraine, was the leader of the Vatra musical ensemble, one of the each of the first two countries, most popular ensembles in Ukraine during the 1980s. He was makes the claim a bit disingenuous. also a pianist and pedagogue. Walter Baranetsky, chairman Last year Mr. Bilozir appeared in concert at Soyuzivka during of the institute’s board of direc- the Labor Day weekend festivities and performed many songs tors, introduced Ambassador from Vatra’s repertoire, leading off with the nostalgic “Svitlytsia,” Gryshchenko, who was also greeted which has become a modern-day classic. He also sang and played by representatives from the his own works, among them his first song, written at age 14, Ukrainian National Women’s “Pershyi Snih” (First Snow), and his latest work, “Divchyna z Irene Jarosewich League of America, the Ukrainian Pisen” (Girl of Songs). Ambassador Kostyantyn Gryshchenko (left) with Ukraine’s Acting American Coordinating Council and Lviv authorities declared May 30 as an official day of mourn- Consul General in New York Serhiy Pohoreltzev at the Ukrainian the Ukrainian Congress Committee ing. Community leaders have described the situation in Lviv as Institute of America. of America. tense.

that same day, State Department officials On November 7 the Senate Judiciary land, like the lower courts, refused to issue The Medvid case arrived on the Marshal Koniev. Committee’s Subcommittee on Immigration an order barring the ship’s departure. Many (Continued from page 8) Negotiations continued between the Soviets and Refugee Policy held hearings on the of the Ukrainian American demonstrators versation that Mr. Medvid was seeking and U.S. officials on Saturday, October 26. U.S. government’s handing of the Medvid gathered in Louisiana to stage protest political asylum, and although the guards On that day, a series of medical and case. The government contended that the actions openly wept as the ship set sail on told Mrs. Padoch that no harm would come psychiatric exams were taken of Mr. case was closed in light of Mr. Medvid’s November 9. to the sailor and that they would get in Medvid. The final analysis was that Mr. document stating he wanted to return to the On December 6, Sen. Humphrey touch with her the next day, within an hour Medvid had been injected with two of the Soviet Union. Sen. Gordon. Humphrey (R.- introduced a resolution that would create after she got off the phone, Mr. Medvid strongest mind altering drugs used by the N.H.) however, insisted that Mr. Medvid be a seven-member Senate panel to investi- was on his way back to the Marshal Soviet authorities, halidol and thorazine, interviewed in an atmosphere free of Soviet gate all aspects of asylum procedures. As Koniev. For unknown reasons, the two INS according to the ship’s doctor. It coercion. of last count, the bill had 60 co-sponsors. Border Patrol officers told employees of appeared to the American psychiatrist Alan C. Nelson, director of the INS, It is expected to be voted on in the Universal Shipping Agencies, a private that Mr. Medvid had been threatened also testified and defended his agency. Senate early in 1986. shipping company, to return Mr. Medvid to with violence to his parents if he did not He stated that although human error had Meanwhile, new information indicated Soviet custody. The two men hired a launch return to the Soviet Union, and he was initially caused Mr. Medvid to be that there may actually have been two and set off for the Marshal Koniev. suffering substantial wounds to his left returned to the Marshal Koniev (he said Medvids: one that jumped ship and another Raymond Guthrie, the launch pilot, said arm which was bandaged from the wrist the border patrol had misunderstood Mr. who was interviewed by U.S. authorities of Mr. Medvid later, “I felt sorry for the sea- to the armpit. However, blood or urine Medvid’s desire for political asylum), he several days later. man. He was kicking and screaming. He tests – standard procedures in any physi- was proud of how the INS subsequently One of the hopes which has been didn’t want to go back.” Mr. Medvid ran his cal examination – were not taken by had handled the situation. To which New expressed for the Humphrey resolution is fingers across his throat, a gesture which American doctors. York Democratic Rep. Gary Ackerman that the legislative branch of the U.S. indicated he was afraid he would be harmed It also appeared that Mr. Medvid was replied, “As proud as you are of the government will investigate what really if returned to the Soviets. hesitant to talk to authorities, according to case’s handling, the Senate, the House happened in the Medvid case and why so When the launch came to the side of the Russian translator who had been and the American people are ashamed.” many blatant violations of government the Marshal Koniev, a Soviet officer assigned to interpret discussions between The Subcommittee on Europe and the policy were made. While it may be too talked to Mr. Medvid. The seaman Mr. Medvid and U.S. authorities. When Middle East of the House Foreign Affairs late to save Myroslav Medvid, observers became even more frightened, observers later speaking on the phone with Mrs. Committee held its own hearing two days say a thorough review of procedures and said, and he once again dove into the Padoch, the interpreter said Mr. Medvid was later. an independent investigation into the water and swam to shore. reluctant to answer questions posed to him. On November 8, in an 11th hour attempt entire Medvid incident may prevent In his commentary, Rep. Eckert wrote: On October 29 Mr. Medvid signed a to save Mr. Medvid, Sen. Jesse Helms (R- tragedy in other asylum cases. “Soviet officers and the two U.S. shipping- statement in Russian and English which N.C.), the powerful chairman of the company employees grabbed him. Mr. stated he wished to return to the Soviet Agriculture Committee, issued a subpeona Medvid screamed, kicked, punched and bit, Union of his own free will. to the Marshal Koniev to have Mr. Medvid but he couldn’t get free. They handcuffed On November 6 the Commission on appear before the committee. The ship’s him, with handcuffs that had been turned Security and Cooperation in Europe, known captain received orders not to do anything over to these private citizens – and, it turns as the Helsinki Commission, called on and wait for Soviet authorities. The subpe- out, to Soviet authorities, too – by the U.S. President Ronald Reagan to take immediate ona was not honored, and the next day the Border Patrol. Mr. Medvid then began to action to determine if Mr. Medvid was seek- Marshal Koniev was allowed to sail out of bang his head against rocks along the shore. ing political asylum in the United States. U.S. waters with the Ukrainian seaman on He was overpowered again. Finally, he was Sen. Alfonse D’Amato (R.-N.Y.), chairman board. returned to the Marshal Koniev.” of the commission, said: “We cannot stand While the U.S. Congress was doing its Around 4 p.m. on October 25, after U.S. by and let the human rights of this individ- part on behalf of the young sailor, the officials in Washington had allegedly been ual be violated. Allowing the Soviet ship to Ukrainian American community turned to alerted to the Medvid case, the U.S. Border leave U.S. waters without determining legal means to try and prevent the departure Patrol began watching the ship at the exactly what Mr. Medvid was seeking when of the Soviet grain freighter with Mr. request of the State Department. Last visual he jumped into the Mississippi River in Medvid aboard. The case was taken to the contact of Mr. Medvid was made by a U.S. search of American authorities would be Supreme Court by attorney Andrew A button issued in 1985 to keep the authority around 6:30 p.m. At 10:30 p.m., regrettable.” Fylypovych, but the highest court of the Medvid case in the spotlight. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2000 No. 23 UMANA Foundation facilitates delivery of dialysis machines CHICAGO – The Foundation of the manager of clinical engineering. Ukrainian Medical Association of North Preliminary evaluation and measurement America (UMANA Foundation) on May of the donated material was done, and the 16 finalized the delivery of four kidney delivery scheduled. dialysis machines, donated by the Illinois On May 16, the president and CEO of Masonic Medical Center in Chicago to Illinois Masonic, Dr. Bruce Campbell, the consul general of Ukraine in Chicago, met with Consul General Bazylevski in Borys M. Bazylevski, for urgent use in the Clinical Engineering Department to Kyiv. personally deliver the donated dialysis In January of this year Consul General machines. Dr. George Hrycelak, presi- Bazylevski had issued an appeal to the dent of the UMANA Foundation, facili- community for renal dialysis machines tated the turnover, expressing the founda- desperately needed at the Center of tion’s gratitude to Illinois Masonic Clinical Toxicology at the Ukrainian Medical Center for its assistance. Children’s Hospital in the capital of Consul Bazylevski sincerely and emo- Ukraine. tionally thanked Dr. Campbell on behalf The UMANA Foundation, a 501(c)3 of future patients whose lives will be Accepting donated dialysis machines from Illinois Masonic Medical Center are (from charitable, scientific and educational arm immensely impacted by this act of kind- left) Dr. George Hrycelak, president of the UMANA Foundation; Borys M. of the Ukrainian Medical Association of ness. The machines were then successful- Bazylevski, consul general of Ukraine in Chicago; Bulcsu Balla, manager, clinical North America, began a search for possi- ly transported to storage in preparation engineering, at Illinois Masonic Medical Center; and Dr. Bruce Campbell, president ble donors of dialysis machines from for shipment. and CEO of IMMC. among the medical establishment in The UMANA Foundation is a non- Chicago. profit organization, whose goal is to fos- The staff of the dialysis unit of Illinois ter improvement in the health care of Masonic Medical Center, a large teaching Ukrainians worldwide. 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Heartlink team expands its mission Canadian ambassador commends to include children of Ukraine work of Help Us Help the Children by Dr. Michael J. Kozak The American team assisted in diagno- sis, treatment and post-operative care and MINNEAPOLIS – During the past 30 provided education and training for the years this city has served as the head- Ukrainian medical team. The American quarters of the international medical team also donated up-to-date medical charity, Children’s HeartLink, an organi- equipment, a large quantity of surgical zation dedicated to the treatment and pre- supplies and toys and t-shirts for chil- vention of heart diseases in children dren. around the world. It works in partnership Fourteen children received corrective with hospitals in Africa, Asia, Latin heart operations and catheterization, and America and Israel. Lately, Children’s 45 were evaluated. HeartLink initiated its charitable activi- Ms. Librecht noted “It was a pleasure ties in Ukraine. to meet and work with the Ukrainian Last year, in July, Claudia Liebrecht, people and to see the great potential for president of the organization, and John C. their cardiac program. Our goal in Lviv, Cushing, director of program services, as with the other programs we work with visited medical centers in Kyiv and Lviv. around the world, is to provide additional They determined that there was a tools that will allow their cardiac pro- greater need for enhanced cardiac servic- gram to grow and treat more children. es for children in Lviv. We hope our assistance with surgeries, Meetings were held with the cardiac donated supplies and training will do team from the Lviv Cardiovascular this.” She added that very soon a large Canadian Ambassador Derek Fraser (left) in Kyiv with (from left) Prime Surgery Center, including Ukrainian car- container of equipment of medical sup- diologists, Drs. Demetri Bablyak, Yuri Minister Viktor Yuschenko of Ukraine, Maryna Krysa of Pryiateli Ditei and plies would be shipped to Lviv’s Ruslana Wrzesnewskyj of Help Up Help the Children. Ivaniv and pediatric cardiac surgeon, Cardiovascular Surgery Center. Mykola Konyk. Ms. Liebrecht and Mr. Dr. Watson stated “Given the rudimenta- KYIV – The ambassador of Canada to “The work of Pryiateli Ditei and Help Us Cushing also met with Borys Kryvko, ry facilities and lack of disposable supplies Ukraine, Derek R. T. Fraser, on April 14 Help the Children over the past several head of Lviv Regional Hospital, who – a continuing, dominant desperate need – visited the warehouse where humanitarian years has been an excellent example of the encouraged HeartLink to work with the the Ukrainian health care providers do an goods for distribution to Ukrainian orphan- spirit of cooperation between Canada and hospital cardiac program. After a year of incredible job treating critically ill patients. ages is being organized by the Ukrainian Ukraine,” said Ambassador Fraser. “These preparation the HeartLink team was ... Currently, the thrust of surgical treatment Charitable Fund Priyateli Ditei and Help Us organizations have worked tirelessly to ready to work with Lviv’s cardiovascular for cardiovascular disease is focused on Help the Children, a project of the Children improve the quality of life for orphaned specialists to perform surgeries and adults. The major purpose of this trip was of Chornobyl Canadian Fund. children in Ukraine,” he added. catheterizations on needy children with to evaluate the feasibility of HeartLink During April and May volunteers from Pryiateli Diteo was co-founded by the heart disease and to provide training, helping to further develop pediatric pro- “Pryiateli Ditei” and Help Us Help The then National Bank of Ukraine Chairman funding and supplies. grams. Opportunities for this abound and Children are visiting 150 orphanages Victor Yuschenko, who remains a strong In April of this year, a team from the Ukrainian health care providers have two throughout Ukraine. They will distribute supporter. Help Us Help The Children has United States headed by Dr. Don Watson, critical characteristics that make this possi- medicine, toys, over 6,000 pairs of boots been working in Ukraine since 1993, and a pediatric cardiac surgeon at the ble: hard work and dedication to children.” and shoes, and other materials that help since then has distributed over $9 million University of Tennessee-Memphis, Future HeartLink missions to Lviv will improve the quality of life for 25,000 (Canadian) in humanitarian aid to over arrived in Lviv. The team also included a depend on funds raised to support this new Ukrainian children, and aid in their overall 30,000 Ukrainian orphans. As well, cardiologist, anesthesiologist, perfusion- project. To make a donation or to learn development. The materials will be deliv- Pryiateli Ditei and Help Us Help the ist, operating room nurse, intensive care more about Children’s HeartLink, call ered on six routes, covering over 16,000 Children have organized summer camps, nurses and biomedical technicians. Ms. (612) 928-4860, ext. 16, 5075 Arcadia kilometres in all 25 oblasts. The total value train-the-trainer programs and orphanage Liebrecht and Denise McCabe, program Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55436-2306, or of the humanitarian aid to be distributed is coordinator, also accompanied the team. visit www.childrensheartlink.org. $500,000 Canadian). (Continued on page 12)

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by Ika Koznarska Casanova using a server in the United States. against Iraq and Yugoslavia. Ms. Matus was charged under the Daniel Berrigan will read from his NORTH CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The “contempt of authority” law, which selected poems, “And the Risen Bread, annual Vasyl Stus Freedom-to-Write makes it a crime of national security to 1957-1997,” and discuss the relationship Award will be awarded to 33-year-old criticize figures of public authority. Ms. between poetry and politics at the Chilean investigative journalist and Matus currently lives in exile in the evening program. writer Alejandra Marcela Matus Acuna, United States, where she was granted as well as to Daniel and Phillip Berrigan, political asylum. * * * two brothers who rose to prominence in The legal action taken against Ms. The Ukrainian dissident poet Vasyl the 1960s, leading non-violent resistance Matus has elicited both national and Stus, in whose name the award was to the Vietnam War. international condemnation, and her book established in 1998, died in 1985 in The award, named in honor of and the ensuing controversy surrounding Soviet strict-regime concentration camp Ukrainian poet and dissident Vasyl Stus it has led to an open debate in Chile No. 389/36-1 in the Perm region of the (1938-1985), is being presented by New regarding censorship and freedom of the Russian SFSR. England Freedom-to-Write Committee press. Stus was expelled from the Institute of on June 4 at the Bunting Institute, Ms. Matus is a recipient, with fellow Literature of the Academy of Sciences of Radcliffe College, at 5:30 p.m. journalist Francisco Artaza, of the Ortega the USSR in 1965 because of his protests Ms. Matus is being recognized as a y Gasset Prize in 1996 for their investiga- against the secret arrests and closed trials writer who has struggled in the face of tion into the 1976 car-bomb killing of that were becoming prevalent in Soviet oppression to make her voice heard. Well- Chilean diplomat Orlando Letelier in Ukraine. He was arrested in 1972 and known for her investigative reporting on Washington. She was recently awarded sentenced to five years of strict-regime politics and the judiciary, Ms. Matus is the Human Rights Watch’s labor camp followed by three years of author of the book “Libro Negro de la Hellman/Hamett Grant. exile. Justicia Chilena” (Black Book of Chilean A second award will be given to Rearrested in 1980 for having joined Justice), an investigative report and criti- Daniel and Philip Berrigan “whose writ- the Ukrainian Helsinki Group while in cal analysis of the judicial system. ings over the course of their lives have exile, he was sentenced to 10 years of Vasyl Stus in a 1978 photo. The book, published in April 1999, shown what it means for people to honor strict-regime labor camp and five years documents abuses of power within the the dictates of conscience.” of exile. collection, “Povernennia” (The Return), Chilean Supreme Court and its lack of An influential Roman Catholic figure, A man of uncompromising principles, which appeared in 1990. Final “accept- independence, with particular focus on Daniel Berrigan S.J. is well-known for Stus refused to kowtow to the regime ance” came also in 1990, with the publi- the military dictatorship of Gen. Augusto his anti-war activities and civil disobedi- and was subjected to constant persecu- cation of the first official edition of his Pinochet (1973-1990) and the period of ence. A writer, he has published over 40 tions, which finally were responsible for poetry, “Doroha Boliu” (The Road of Chile’s return to democracy (1990-1999). books of poetry, prose and drama. Philip his death. Pain). The book created controversy in Chile Berrigan is author of “Fighting the After facing repeated refusals and In 1992 two collections were pub- when, nine years into Chile’s transition to Lamb’s War.” bureaucratic impediments, family and lished in Ukraine: “Vikna v Pozaprostir” democracy, a Supreme Court justice The Berrigan brothers have continued friends received permission to transfer (Windows into Beyond-Space), contain- ordered all copies of the publication con- their combination of anti-war writing and his body to Ukraine from Perm. On ing his poetry, articles, letters, and diary fiscated within 24 hours of its release. direct action until this day. Philip November 19, 1989, a procession of over excerpts, and “Zolotokosa Krasunia” While the book is still banned in Berrigan is at present serving a 30-month 30,000 mourners attended the interment (The Golden-Braided Beauty), contain- Chile, the government was not been able sentence in Maryland for his non-violent of Stus and two other dissidents, Oleksa ing Stus’s poetry found in the KGB to stop its posting on the Internet by a protests against the United States’ use of Tykhy and Yurii Lytvyn, at the Baikove archives. Chilean daily that avoided censorship by depleted uranium shells in recent wars Cemetery in Kyiv. The event became a Traditional in form, Stus’s poetry began manifestation of national solidarity and as “lyricism of actuality,” in the manner in an expression of censure of the repres- which the poets of the 1970s responded to sive Soviet regime. the realities of the day. Content prevailed Plast plans special presentation Although he continued to write while over form, message over myth, and the he was incarcerated, the KGB systemati- satire found in the poetry of the 1960s to mark 50th anniversary in U.S. cally confiscated and destroyed his work. often turned to scorn, anger and abuse. Some poems survived and were smug- The poetry written behind bars, however, gled out to the West, where Stus’s poetry is more serene; it expresses a longing, CLIFTON, N.J. – The Plast Krushelnytsky, who has mentored philosophical contemplation of life, National Council of the U.S.A. is scores of young plastuny through her appeared in several collections: “Zymovi Dereva” (Winter Trees, 1970), “Svicha v nature, man the prisoner, and man the jail- proud has announced that in conjunc- Ukrainian Stage Ensemble group. The er, and reveals Stus’s attempt to come to tion with its 50th anniversary festivi- distinguished choreographer Roma Svichadi” (A Candle in a Mirror, 1977) and the posthumous “Pamlimpsesty: some synthesis with respect to the contra- ties it will host a special event on Pryma-Bohachevsky will arrange the dictions of the human experience. Sunday, October 8, titled “The Golden dance sequences that will be per- Virshi 1971-1979 Rokiv” (Palimpsests: Flame.” The show is part of a cam- formed by members of her various Poems of 1971-1979). (Source: D.H. Struk, Encyclopedia of paign to join with the Ukrainian com- dance schools. The first collection to appear in Ukraine, Vol. V, University of Toronto munity at large in celebrating a half- This event is part of a continuing Ukraine was an underground samvydav Press, Toronto, 1993.) century of Ukrainian scouting in the series of 50th anniversary celebrations United States and will be held at sponsored by Plast’s National Council workers at Novametrix who have produced Clifton High School in Clifton, N.J. of the U.S.A. headed by Borys Pawluk Organizers of the program, Zenia and the Anniversary Organizational Connecticut corporation... such high-quality instruments that are Brozyna, Oksana Korduba and Adia Committee chaired by Halyna Kutko. (Continued from page 10) greatly prized by Ukrainian doctors who Fedash, report that this unique event To date, Plast U.S.A. under these aus- and Vinnytsia. The newly donated units serve Chornobyl victims. Mr. Kuzma also will be presented as a montage of pices has produced and distributed will be used to establish a new neonatal praised Novametrix’s European partners, music, dance, humor, drama and video commemorative audio cassettes and intensive care unit in the city of Rivne, Bob Sklar and Volodymyr Mitin of NZ technology intertwined through a CDs featuring popular Plast songs and which serves a region heavily contaminat- Techno, for providing free on-site service seven-act story line. The plot behind a 50-minute video titled “The Never- ed by radioactive fallout from Chornobyl. and training for Ukrainian hospitals. the “Flame” involves a young scout Changing Face of Plast.” A highly Orest Dubno, a member of the CCRF’s The announcement of CCRF’s partner- (plastun) named Levko. One night, anticipated book covering the history board of directors and a former revenue ship with Novametrix received extensive while reminiscing about past scouting of Plast in the United States (1949- commissioner for the state of Connecticut, coverage in the New Haven Register and adventures, Levko is visited by the 1999) is due to be published at the end thanked Novametrix for its generous sup- the Wallingford Voice. Plast Spirit, who enchants him into a of this year under the stewardship of port. CCRF Executive Director Alex To support the CCRF’s campaign to magical dream. Olha Kuzmowycz, editor-in-chief. Kuzma thanked Mr. LaCourciere and combat infant mortality in Ukraine, donors In the course of the Spirit’s wiz- Producers of “The Golden Flame” International Sales Director Patrick may send tax-deductible contributions to: ardry, Levko and the Spirit witness hope that through this event, Plast will Shannon for making the donation possible. CCRF, 272 Old Short Hills Road, Short various touchstone events in Plast’s be able to express its respect and grati- He also thanked all the engineers and Hills, NJ 07078. 88-year history – most notably tude to the Ukrainian community for moments spanning the last 50 years of its many years of support and coopera- Plast’s activity in this country. tion. donations from governmental, commercial, The tone of “The Golden Flame” Indeed, as the Anniversary Program Canadian ambassador... religious and private donations for its work. will be enriched by the composition of Committee’s chairman, Ms. Brozyna, (Continued from page 11) In particular, the contributions of the gov- its cast and crew. All of the performers stated, “We want to take our 50th directors’ conferences, and administer a ernment of Canada, the foundation slated to take part are either members anniversary celebrations to the sponsorships/scholarships program for Dopomoha Ukraini, Ukrainian churches, of Plast or long-time supporters of the Ukrainian ‘hromada,’ and share with orphaned children. Help Us Help the Coca-Cola, womens’ organizations in organization. The lead roles are sched- everyone this special moment in our Children consists of a dedicated core of Canada, and Ukrainian and foreign banks uled to be performed by youths and organization’s history. We encourage activists, primarily volunteers, who have are acknowledged by the organization. Help young adults from the East Coast. young and old alike, to come and join committed significant time and energy Us Help the Children also works closely The show will be directed by us on October 8 at our commemorative toward achieving the mission of the organi- with the International Women’s Club of renowned theater director Lidia presentation of ‘The Golden Flame.” zation. Kyiv and the International Renaissance Help Us Help the Children relies on Foundation. No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2000 13

FFOOCCUSUS ONON PHIPHILLAATTEELLYY by Ingert Kuzych

An Iwo Jima Ukrainian connection Almost all Americans are familiar sailors were killed and more than 18,000 with the image of the flag-raising on Iwo wounded. Of the 21,000 Japanese, only Jima: if they didn’t encounter the picture 200 were taken prisoner, the remainder in a book or magazine, they may have died fighting. seen the John Wayne movie “The Sands Commemorations of Iwo Jima” in which the event is recre- ated. Most Ukrainian Americans, howev- A photograph of the flag-raising was er, do not realize that one of their own selected soon after as the official symbol was among the group of men who helped of the Seventh War Loan Drive. The raise that banner (Figure 1). This cele- poster bearing this photo was acclaimed brated event has now been reproduced the greatest of the war and given the twice on U.S. stamps and so this individ- widest possible display. Vying closely in ual is the only person of Ukrainian importance was the issuance on July 11, descent to be doubly honored by the 1945, of a green, 3-cent commemorative United States Postal Service (USPS). postage stamp depicting the famous His name was Michael Strank (biogra- event (Figure 2). The stamp was the phy below) and he was one of six men result of widespread popular demand, who raised the American flag atop a culminating in a resolution signed by 12 rugged mountain on Iwo Jima on United States senators. February 23, 1945, during the bitter bat- In 1946, by unanimous vote of tle against the Japanese for control of that Congress, a statue of the famous flag- Pacific Ocean island. raising was authorized. It was not until November 10, 1954, however, that the Background on the Iwo Jima Operation completed statue, officially named the Iwo Jima is an eight-square-mile Marine Corps War Memorial, was dedi- island of sulfuric sand and volcanic ash cated on a knoll at the north end of situated some 700 miles south of Tokyo. Arlington National Cemetery overlook- The Japanese installed radar stations on ing the Potomac River and Washington the island along with two airstrips that (Figure 3). enabled them to intercept U.S. planes on From 1991 to 1995 the USPS issued bombing runs to Japan. an annual commemorative sheetlet mark- Figure 3: The Marine Corps War Memorial modeled after the famous Iwo Jima Tokyo knew that the Allies were inter- ing the 50th anniversary of events from photograph. The main inscription on its base reads: “Uncommon valor was a ested in taking the island and so they World War II. Each of these five sheetlets common virtue.” installed a strong garrison of 21,000 depicted 10 significant occurrences and troops. The island was turned into a the one from 1995 included the capture fortress with 1,500 pillboxes and block- of Iwo Jima (Figure 4). This 32-cent houses, trenches and hundreds of con- stamp, released on September 2, 1995, as necting tunnels. The main volcanic peak, well as all of the World War II commem- Mount Suribachi, was also honeycombed orative series issues, were produced in a with bunkers. The soldiers serving on the horizontal format and in full color. island knew it would be a fight to the A biography of Sgt. Michael Strank death with no hope of rescue by the Japanese Imperial Fleet. They were pre- Sgt. Michael Strank, though only 25, pared to make any attempt to take the was the eldest and highest ranking of the island as costly as possible. six flag-raisers. He was also the only one U.S. Marines landed on February 19, of this renowned group in the regular 1945, after three days of continuous Marine Corps. It is fitting indeed that he naval bombardment. The summit of should have taken part in the famous Mount Suribachi was taken four days flag-raising, for he was an ardent lover of later, but it took almost a month to com- America’s emblem. When stationed at pletely occupy the remainder of the New River, N.C., with the 1st Marine island. The first American flag raised on Division, he would always make it a the heights was a small one and not easi- point to come to attention and salute the ly visible. A larger ensign was found and flag when it was being lowered for the its planting is what was captured on the day. famous photograph. Michael Strank was born on Figure 5: The north side view of the Marine Corps War Memorial. Sgt. Michael The battle for Iwo Jima turned out to November 10, 1919, to Vasil and Martha Strank is depicted on the far right looking upward. be one of the bloodiest of in the Pacific Strank, in Conemaugh, Pa. His parents theater. Some 6,800 U.S. Marines and were Ukrainian (Rusyn-Lemko) immi- grants from the Priashiv (Presov) region September, the division moved to Camp of Czecho-Slovakia (now in eastern Lejeune, one of the Marines’ largest Slovakia). He attended the Franklin bases, in the vicinity of New River. Borough, Pa., schools and graduated Pfc. Michael Strank was promoted to from high school in 1937. His favorite corporal on April 23, 1941, and on sports were football and basketball. January 26, 1942, soon after the United Following graduation, he joined the States entered World War II, he was pro- Civilian Conservation Corps at Adamana, moted again to the rank of sergeant and Calif. After 18 months he returned to was made a platoon sergeant shortly Pennsylvania and became a highway thereafter. From early in April of 1942 to worker for the state. On October 6, 1939, Strank signed up (Continued on page 18) at Pittsburgh for a four-year enlistment with the regular Marine Corps. After completing his recruit training at Parris Island, S.C., he was transferred to Headquarters Company, Post Troops, at the same base, where he was promoted to private first class on July 15, 1940. A short time later, he was qualified as “marksman.” On January 18, 1941, he Figure 1: A detail of the famous photograph Figure 2: Widespread public sailed for Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; he of the flag-raising at Iwo Jima. Sgt. Michael demand enabled the 1945 Iwo served there until April 8, when his com- Strank is third from the left (partially Jima stamp to be issued less pany returned to the States. Arriving at Figure 4: The 1995 Iwo Jima stamp obscured) under the upraised hands of anoth- than five months after the event Charleston, S.C., on April 11, the compa- commemorated the 50th anniversary er soldier. took place. ny proceeded to Parris Island. In of the historic flag-raising. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2000 No. 23

Lithuanian cardinal dead at 80 Newsbriefs VILNIUS – After a long illness, Cardinal (Continued from page 2) CLASSIFIES Vincentas Sladkevicius died on May 28 at TO PLACE YOUR ADVERTISEMENT CALL MARIA OSCISLAWSKI, (973) 292-9800 it is upset by Sen. Jesse Helms’ pledge to the age of 80. President Valdas Adamkus sponsor legislation to provide direct U.S. said the cardinal “can undoubtedly be con- financial support to democratic forces sidered the 20th century’s model of morals, SERVICES and civil society in Belarus, the Belapan service to God, truth and humanness,” the news service reported. Mr. Helms, who BNS press service reported. Pope John Paul chairs the Senate Foreign Relations II called Cardinal Sladkevicius a “diligent Committee, promised such a move at a “KARPATY” HANDYMAN servant of God” in his tribute to the only May 24 meeting in Washington with a Lithuanian cardinal in the last few centuries. PAINTING • RENOVATION • REPAIRS Belarusian opposition delegation. 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Playoffs a memorable time for Bossy Note the following: 2 rounds of golf in the scenic Catskills • an NHL-record 53 goals in his rookie Lunch, Dinner & Overnite Mike Bossy loved this time of the season with the Islanders; Xenia Motel, Hunter, New York hockey season. Especially when his team • an NHL-record 50-plus goals in each of his first nine seasons in the league; $200 was playing well. “Going into the playoffs, it was a great • league-leading goal totals of 69 and 68 in 1978-1979 and 1980-1981; June 10 feeling when the team was playing its best,” 10 A.M. Thunderheart GC said the retired Hall of Famer who helped • 50 goals in 50 games (1980-1981). Freehold, N.Y. the New York Islanders win four straight The one number that seems odd in Stanley Cups (1980-1983). “When the team Bossy’s career, given all he accom- June 11 was playing well, you always felt comfort- plished, is No. 15. That’s where he was 8 A.M. Christmans Windham House able doing the things you did best.” picked in the 1977 draft despite putting Windham. N.Y. And what Mike Bossy did best was up big numbers in the Quebec Junior score goals. He had 573 goals in 752 League. Seems NHL clubs were worried Golf and Dinner only: $150 NHL games for a goals-per-game aver- about his ability to check, which is a little age of .762 – second-best in league histo- like worrying if a super model can cook. ry behind only Mario Lemieux’s .823. “I met a guy recently who shook my To register, call or email: Perhaps even more remarkable is his hand and said to me, ‘I just shook hands Yuri Kobziar, 718-805-0151, [email protected] 85 goals in 129 playoff games, an aver- with the softest hands ever in the Andrij Kachala, 732-772-0557 age of .658 per game, also second only to NHL,’ ” Bossy said. “I said to him, Alex Popovich, 908-221-1562, [email protected] Lemieux (.787). And, Bossy’s three-sea- ‘Well, you just shook my hand, how did son playoff total of 51 goals from 1980- it feel?’ He said, ‘Pretty hard, actually.’ I Please provide: said to him, ‘Hard, but supple.’ That’s name, address, phone, playing partners and handicap. 81 through 1982-193 is the most ever by an NHLer. what my hands are.” Bossy, now 43 and living in his home- Bossy dabbled in the media as a radio talk show host after retiring in 1987, but town of Montreal, takes pride in how didn’t relish the notion of getting up at often he scored at the most difficult time 4:30 a.m. the rest of his life. of the season. He recently opened a restaurant in Ukrainian Sitch Sports School “It’s tougher to score in the sense An Unforgetable Learning Experience Montreal called Mike Bossy’s and he’s you’re playing the same team night after also the director of public relations for LEARN SOCCER, VOLLEYBALL, SWIMMING, TENNIS FROM AN OUTSTANDING STAFF night for between four and seven games,” THAT HAS BEEN HAND-PICKED TO WORK WITH ALL AGES AND ABILITY GROUPS. Humpty Dumpty potato chips. And, Bossy said. “Defensive systems get a lit- along with Bobby Orr and Canadian Place: “Verkhovyna” Resort, Glen Spey, N.Y. tle tighter, individual checking gets a lit- women’s star Cassie Campbell, Bossy When: July 23 - August 19, 2000 tle tighter.” Boys and girls ages 6-18 runs hockey clinics sponsored by General Bossy’s career was a masterpiece – a Motors, under the banner of Chevrolet Register now — Capacity is limited — For information write to: paint-by-numbers masterpiece, that is. Safe and Fun. Ukrainian Sitch Sports School His career wasn’t terribly lengthy – only (Bossy quotes thanks to The Hockey 680 Sandford Avenue, Newark, NJ 07106 10 seasons before chronic back woes News’ senior writer Mike Brophy.) http://www.Oleh.net/sitch/ forced him into retirement – but the num- bers he put up were truly memorable. (Continued on page 17) No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2000 17

mouth by a puck fired by teammate Igor Pro hockey... Korolev in a game against Vancouver. (Continued from page 16) The hard-luck forward returned two Ukrainian Lightning strikes games later and recorded a goal and an assist against Boston before leaving that game with a groin injury. ...Caps’ right- The Tampa Bay Lightning signed 25- winger Peter Bondra moved past retired year-old goaltender Dieter Kochan, who Bengt Gustafsson into seventh place for had been playing with Binghamton of the most games played as a Cap at 630. United Hockey League. Kochan made ...Red Wings forward Joey Kocur, who his NHL debut against Dallas on March did not play this past regular season fol- 28. Kochan, Vancouver’s fourth-round lowing hernia surgery, was not available draft choice in the 1993 entry draft, for the playoffs. The 34-year-old may allowed three goals on six shots in less retire at the end of the Stanley Cup play- than seven minutes before being pulled. offs when his contract expires. ...Devils’ He returned to the game in the second defenseman Kenny Daneyko entered the period and stopped 11 of 12 shots in a 4- post-season as the only player to appear 2 loss. Kochan had a 29-11-3 record, in all 108 (and counting) of the fran- 2.59 goals against average and .922 save chise’s playoff games. percentage for Binghamton this past reg- ular season. In call-ups to Grand Rapids and Orlando of the International Hockey 1999-2000 Ukrainian NHLers’ salaries: 5-Year Level Term Life Insurance League and Springfield of the American Hockey League, he was 6-1-1 with a 1.32 Tkachuk $4,300,000 GAA and a .948 SP. Kochan is the 21st Bondra $3,870,362 Ukrainian National Association, the oldest and largest player to graduate from the UHL to the Zhitnik $2,500,000 Ukrainian fraternal society, is proud to offer to its members, NHL, but the first to go directly from the one league to the other. ... By playing Leschyshyn $1,800,000 readers of The Ukrainian Weekly and Svoboda Kochan, the Lightning had used six Daneyko $1,731,137 our new 5-Year Level Term Life Insurance Plan. goalies and 52 players this past season. Matvichuk $1,700,000 Only the 1991-1992 Boston Bruins, who Tverdovsky $1,700,000 Life is a most precious gift – protect it. At these low rates can you afford not to be used 55 players, were believed to have insured? dressed more skaters in a single season. Andreychuk $1,200,000 Nikolishin $1,025,000 AGE FEMALE NON-SMOKER MALE NON-SMOKER UKRAINIAN UTTERINGS: Caps’ Konowalchuk $850,000 left-winger Steve Konowalchuk got by $100,000 $175,000 $250,000 $100,000 $175,000 $250,000 on three hours’ sleep over a 48-hour peri- Khristich $840,000 25 $11.19 $17.94 $24.69 $12.19 $19.16 $27.19 od while his wife, Leah, was in labor Berehowsky $800,000 35 $11.19 $17.94 $24.69 $12.19 $19.16 $27.19 with the couple’s first son, Cole. Sixteen Belak $580,000 40 $13.19 $21.44 $29.69 $15.19 $24.94 $34.69 hours after the tot’s birth, dad scored the 45 $17.19 $27.00 $39.69 $21.19 $35.44 $49.69 tying goal to send a Caps-Panthers game Hrkac $550,000 55 $34.19 $58.19 $82.19 $45.19 $77.44 $109.69 into overtime. ...Toronto’s Dmitri Halko $450,000 Khristich lost eight teeth and required Olczyk $400,000 seven root canals after he was hit in the Based on monthly premium schedule. Other insurance plans and quotes available Lukowich $350,000 upon request. For a personal quote, please call 1-800-253-9862. Final Ukrainian scoring leaders: Player Team GP A PTS PIM Oleg Tverdovsky Anaheim 82 36 15 30 Keith Tkachuk Phoenix 50 21 43 82 Steve Konowalchuk Washington 82 27 43 80 Peter Bondra Washington 62 17 38 30 Dave Andreychuk Boston - Colorado 77 16 36 30 Drake Berehowsky Nashville 79 20 32 87 Dmitri Khristich Toronto 53 18 30 24 Richard Matvichuk Dallas 70 21 25 42 Andrei Nikolishin Washington 76 14 25 28 Glen Metropolit Washington 30 13 19 4 Tony Hrkac Anaheim 67 9 13 8 Alexei Zhitnik Buffalo 74 11 13 95 Steve Halko Carolina 58 8 8 25 Radoslav Suchy Phoenix 60 6 95 16 Ken Daneyko New Jersey 78 6 25 98 Ed Olczyk Chicago 33 4 16 12 Brad Lukowich Dallas 60 4 98 50 Zenith Komarniski Vancouver 18 2 12 8 Vitaly Vishnevski Anaheim 31 2 50 26 Wade Belak Calgary 40 2 8 122 Curtis Leschyshyn Carolina 53 2 26 14 Greg Andrusak Toronto 9 1 122 4 Mike Maneluk Philadelphia 1 0 14 4 Lee Sorochan Calgary 1 0 4 0 Yevgeny Namestnikov Nashville 2 0 4 2

Schedule of Ukrainian Tennis Tournaments 2000

July 1-4 – Ukrainian Olympics Tourney, Tryzubivka August 5-6 – Doubles, Soyuzivka September 2-4 – USCAK Nationals, Soyuzivka September 30-October 1 – Fall Tournament, Tryzubivka 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2000 No. 23

Warren high school inducts honor society members

Students at the National Honor Society induction ceremonies of Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic High School. by Michaeline Weigle with the theme “noblesse oblige.” NHS members are selected on the basis of schol- WARREN, Mich. – The Taras arship, character, service and leadership and Shevchenko Branch of the National Honor a 3.6 cumulative honors average. NHS offi- Society (NHS), which is based at cers, President Lee Cole, Vice-president Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic Adriana Karanec, Treasurer Anna Koniuch High School, held its annual induction cere- and Secretary Anne Maziak lit candles rep- mony of new members on Thursday, March resenting the flame of knowledge, scholar- 30 at the Ukrainian Cultural Center. The ship, character, leadership and service. festivities began with a divine liturgy con- A dinner reception for NHS members, celebrated by the pastor of St. Josaphat honor roll students, their families and facul- Ukrainian Catholic Church, the Rev. Basil ty of Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Salkovski, OSBM and associate pastor of Catholic High School followed. As master Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic of ceremonies, Ms. Cole introduced associ- Church, the Rev. Daniel Schaicoski, ate pastor, the Rev. Schaikoski, who offered OSBM. The church was filled to capacity grace. Senior Marko Melymuka addressed with members of the NHS, members of the his fellow classmates in Ukrainian. honor roll and their parents, faculty and IC High School Principal Michaeline friends Weigle offered congratulatory remarks to The Rev. Salkovski said “We begin to NHS and honor roll members as did Parents harvest the fruits of our labor,” as he con- Club President Juli Maziak and School gratulated the parents and those who partici- Board Chairman Andrew Haliw. pated in the process of educating our youth. A closing prayer and greetings from the Following the divine liturgy, 22 new pastor of Immaculate Conception Church members made their pledge in accordance concluded the ceremony.

that sizzling, barren island, he, along An Iwo Jima... with four other Marines and one of his (Continued from page 13) company’s corps men, raised the American flag on Mount Suribachi, the February of 1944, Strank served with main stronghold of enemy artillery on the various units in many areas of the southern part of the island (Figure 5). Pacific. Although his four-year enlist- Following the memorable flag-raising ment expired on October 5, 1943, he event, Sgt. Strank continued in combat extended it the following day for two on the northernmost part of the island. more years. On February 14, 1944, Sgt. On March 1, while fighting under heavy Strank returned to the United States and enemy fire, he was mortally wounded in received a 30-day furlough. Upon his the neck and chest by artillery fire. He return to Camp Elliott, San Diego, he was buried in Plot 3, Row 5, Grave 694 was reassigned to Company “E,” Second in the 5th Marine Division Cemetery, Batallion, 28th Marines, 5th Marine with the last rites of the Catholic Church. Division. After six months of hard train- The famous Pennsylvania Marine had ing at Camp Pendleton, Calif., the com- served 30 months overseas and was serv- pany was transferred to Hilo, Hawaii, for ing his third tour of foreign duty when further exercises including amphibious death came. UKRAINIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA landings. In January of 1945, the compa- Sgt. Strank earned the following ny crossed the Pacific visiting several medals and decorations: Purple Heart, LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS islands enroute, including the Marshalls Presidential Unit Citation with one star IF YOU ARE A PHYSICIAN, DENTIST, OR OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONAL and the Marianas. (for Iwo Jima), American Defense EITHER PRACTICING OR TRAINING, HERE’S YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN On February 19, 1945, Sgt. Strank was Service Medal with base clasp (for serv- YOUR COLLEAGUES IN NORTH AMERICA’S PREMIER ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. a member of the invasion force that land- ice in Cuba before the war), the Asiatic- FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE WRITE TO: ed on Iwo Jima. After fighting for four Pacific Area Campaign Medal and the UKRAINIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA days and nights with very little sleep on World War II Victory Medal. 2247 W. CHICAGO AVENUE CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60622 TELEPHONE: 773-278-6262 OR FAX YOUR REQUEST TO 773-278-6962 Notice to publishers and authors NAME: ______It is The Ukrainian Weekly’s policy to run news items and/or reviews of newly published ADDRESS: ______books, booklets and reprints, as well as records and premiere issues of periodicals, only after CITY: ______receipt by the editorial offices of a copy of the material in question. News items sent without a copy of the new release will not be published. STATE: ______ZIP: ______Send new releases and information (where publication may be purchased, cost, etc.) to: DAYTIME PHONE: ______The Editor, The Ukrainian Weekly, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2000 19 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2000 No. 23 No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2000 21

Houston branch of the UNWLA TOTAL HEALTHCARE Pharmacy & Surgical Supply Corp. holds 20th annual Easter Bazaar Most Insurance Plans Accepted HOUSTON – Ukrainian National Bazaar for the past several years and has (Medicaid, Medicare & Many Others) Women’s League of America Branch 118 been responsible for the publicity for the of Houston held its 20th annual event. She had two young assistants, Ukrainian Easter Bazaar on Sunday, Julianna Villacorta and Olia Seniw, help- Prescriptions Certified Orthofitter April 16, at the Ukrainian parish hall on ing her at the UNWLA booth this year. for Custom Fitting the grounds of the Protection of the Branch Vice-President Halya Seniw Vitamins of Braces, Belts, etc. Mother of God (Pokrova) Ukrainian was in charge of the pastry and paska Wheelchairs, Walkers & Canes Catholic Church. sales, where she had no less then 10 Diabetic Supplies Wound Care When the doors opened to a waiting women helping her with the sale of those Surgical Supplies crowd at 11:30 a.m., the guests were goods. Among those helping Ms. Seniw, Notary Public Free Local Delivery Fax & Copy Service greeted with a bright and colorful spring- were Olia Hirka, Christine Villacorta and Magnet Therapy and Film Developing time display of Easter bunnies, flowered Nadia Buchai, wife of newly appointed Reading Glasses Prescription Pick Up Metrocards wreaths, embroidered “rushnyky” honorary consul of Ukraine for Houston (Ukrainian ritual cloths) and a warm and Texas, Greg Buchai (who was also in aroma of delicious foods and pastries attendance at the bazaar). Evgenia 66 Second Avenue Phone: (212) 473-0500 wafting from the kitchen. A cultural and Balaban, Anna Douchynksa, Christine New York, NY 10003 Fax: (212) 473-6366 historical display created by the branch’s Puzyk and Denise Sroka oversaw the past president, Danuta Peleschak, provid- kitchen area and made sure that the din- ed information about the UNWLA and its ner lines ran smoothly. local branch. Guests were invited to try their hand at Craft vendors included pysanky artists the art of pysanky-making. Participants Daria Byrd, Olga Dub, Elizabeth of all ages gathered onto the stage where Full Financial Services Goulytch and Olia Holowka, who pro- pysanky demonstrators Maria Bilyk vided a beautiful assortment of Ukrainian King, Nadia Krebs and Ella Goulytch for our Ukrainian Community Easter eggs to sell. Hand-made embroi- helped eager students with their kistky, Illinois - Jersey City - Indiana dered pillows and other items were for eggs and wax. sale at Larissa Streeter’s table and also at Another highlight at the bazaar was the tables of UNWLA members, Justyna the newly completed Ukrainian quilt that Uschak and Tatiana Hirka. Anne Crockett was on display. Eighteen members of brought her silver jewelry to the bazaar Branch 118 embroidered pieces for the this year, and Ms. Myndiuk displayed quilt, which was finished just in time for and sold her colorful assortment of bead- the bazaar. ìÍð‡ªÌҸ͇ î‰Âð‡Î¸Ì‡ ed necklaces. A new vendor at the bazaar, The children’s craft table was a huge SELFRELIANCE äÓÓÔÂð‡Ú˂̇ ä‡Ò‡ Vasyl Goulytch, brought and sold his success, keeping Branch Treasurer Ukrainian Federal beautiful hand-carved wooden boxes. Vanessa Horodecky busy cutting paper Credit Union "ëÄåéèéåßó" The newly elected president of Branch and ribbon, as the children made paper 118, Martha Noukas, provided a large wreaths and pompom bunnies. A coloring assortment of pysanky kits, dyes, cassette contest resulted in extraordinary works of Main Location: 2351 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60622 tapes, greeting cards, recipe books, art by children of all ages. Door prizes Tel (773) 489-0520 Toll Free: (888) 222-UKR1 (8571) posters, ceramics and Easter items for were given away on the hour and various sale at the UNWLA booth. Ms. Noukas Link to Chicagoland’s Ukrainian Community: www .selfreliance.com has been the chairwoman for the Easter (Continued on page 23) 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2000 No. 23 No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2000 23

Bishop Moskal celebrates liturgy at correctional institution MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Catholic we know we have eternal life? If we have community of the Mansfield Correctional loved the brethren.” Institution (MANCI) celebrated the Divine Bishop Moskal told the community that Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom with “the first canonized saint is Dismas, the Bishop Robert Moskal of the St. Josaphat good thief. Hanging on a cross beside Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy, Parma, on Jesus, he was told ‘Today you will be with May 6. This was the first visit and liturgi- me in paradise.’ This is our great joy,” said cal celebration at the Ohio state close- Bishop Moskal, “Christ is risen!” security prison by a bishop of an Eastern The prisoners and visitors comprising Church. the community received Holy Communion The Byzantine-rite liturgy was entirely under both species of bread and wine for sung, except for the recitation of the this special liturgy. Nicene Creed. Msgr. Peter Waslo, vicar Along with the Ukrainian clergy and general, concelebrated the liturgy, and prisoners, visitors celebrating the divine Msgr. Thomas Sayuk, chancellor, assisted. liturgy were the Rev. Lawrence Scharf, The Apostolic reading was canted by Oles Sisters of Notre Dame and parishioners of Cheren. St. Joseph Parish in Monroeville; Deacon In his homily Bishop Moskal talked of Russell Shoemaker of St. Mary of the the “great gift of the Easter Resurrection.” Snows Parish in Mansfield; and parish- He said, “Jesus transforms our lives no ioners of Resurrection Parish in Lexington. matter where we are. The Holy Spirit is Following the liturgy, the community conscious of every human being and is enjoyed a reception hosted by the prison- prompting motive. We must learn to love ers. Bishop Moskal remained to field ques- each other: to feed the hungry, visit the tions about the Byzantine tradition and dif- prisoner and care for the sick. And how do ferences between rites.

TO ALL MEMBERS OF UNA BRANCH 127 TO ALL MEMBERS OF UNA BRANCH 233 As of June 1, 2000, the secretary’s duties of Branch 127 As of June 1, 2000, the secretary’s duties of Branch 233 were assumed by Mr. Yuri Darmograj. were assumed by Mrs. Julia Kryschtal. We ask all members of this Branch to direct We ask all members of this Branch to direct all correspondence regarding membership all correspondence regarding membership and insurance, as well as their membership premiums and insurance, as well as their membership premiums Bishop Robert Moskal (second from left), as well as (from left) Msgr. Thomas A. to the address listed below: to the address listed below: Sayuk, Msgr. Peter D. Waslo and Deacon Russell M. Shoemaker are welcomed at the Mansfield Correctional Institution. Mr. Yuri Darmograj Mrs. Mrs. Julia Kryschtal 13 Royal Palm Drive 3908 Pearl Ave. Cheektowaga, NY 14225 Lorain, OH 44055 The ladies of UNWLA Branch 118 (716) 685-1505 (440) 277-8440 Houston branch... were truly grateful for the many volun- (Continued from page 21) teers who helped them prepare for the prizes were raffled off by UNWLA mem- bazaar. The warm, sunny weather result- TO ALL MEMBERS OF UNA BRANCH 467 ber Pamela Uschak and her two daugh- ed in a huge turnout, with visitors from as far as Dallas and Galveston. ters, Hanna nd Mary. Please be advised that Branch 467 has merged with Branch 113 as of June 1, 2000. This bazaar has been the main All inquiries, monthly payments and requests for changes should be sent to Mr. Donald J. Raishart. Refreshments were served by Victor fundraiser for Branch 118 over the years, Villacorta, his son Adrian and their friend and has enabled the branch to sponsor Mr. Donald J. Raishart, c/o St. John Branch 113, 315 Dorothy St., Derry, PA 15627 Mannie. The young men in the communi- two student scholarships, provide med- (724) 694-9601 ty helped direct traffic as the guests ical assistance to a girl in Ukraine that arrived on the church grounds. Thanks to needed help with a spinal defect and to Walter Puzyk and his sons, there were no provide assistance to three orphanages in parking problems. Ukraine. ADVERTISING RATES FOR THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY (Published in English on Sundays)

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PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Saturday, June 10 ing the gathering on the occsion of the book launch. The event will be held in the soci- NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific ety’s building, 63 Fourth Ave., at 5 p.m. Society is holding a lecture by Dr. Yaropolk Lassowsky, professor of music, Clarion ADVANCE NOTICE University, on the topic “‘Pikkardiiska Tertsiia’ and Popular Music in Ukraine Monday, June 19 Today.” The presentation will be held in the EAST KILDONAN, Manitoba: St. society’s building, 63 Fourth Ave., at 5 p.m. Vladimir’s College, an accredited boarding Sunday, June 11 high school of the Ukrainian Catholic Rite in Roblin, Manitoba, will appear, as part of its HAMPTONBURG, N.Y.: The annual pil- yearly concert tour, at the Holy Eucharist grimage to the Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Parish Center, 460 Munroe Ave., at 7:30 p.m. Cemetery will begin with divine liturgy cele- The concert program will feature religious brated at noon and the parastas at 2 p.m. hymns, Ukrainian folk songs as well as Panakhydy at individual graves will fol- Ukrainian folk dance. For additional infor- lowed. Bishop Basil H. Losten will officiate mation call the college, (204) 937-2173. at the divine liturgy and the parastas. For more information contact the Chancery Wednesday, June 21 Office, (203) 324-7698. DAUPHIN, Manitoba: St. Vladimir’s Saturday, June 17 College, an accredited boarding high school of the Ukrainian Catholic Rite in Roblin, NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific Manitoba, will appear, as part of its yearly Society will hold a presentation of the just concert tour, at the hall of the Ukrainian published book “Pro tse i te” (About This and Catholic Church of the Resurrection, 801 That: Collected Short Stories and Essays) by Jackson St. S., at 7:30 p.m. The concert pro- Olha Kuzmowycz, editor and columnist (O- gram will feature religious hymns, Ukrainian KA), Svoboda. The presentation will be folk songs as well as Ukrainian folk dance. done by Dr. Larissa M.L. Onyshkevych, For additional information call the college, NTSh president, with the author also address- (204) 937-2173.

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