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MANY REASONS TO VISIT YOUR ANCESTRAL HOMELAND • TOLEDO POLISH CULTURAL CENTER’S CAPITAL CAMPAIGN COACH “K” LOVES POLAND AND YOU SHOULD TOO! • LEGENDARY SAUSAGE SHOPS CLOSE DOORS • VISA WAIVER SUMMIT WASHINGTON WIZARDS’ PROUD POLE • WORDS AND PHRASES EVERY POLAM SHOULD KNOW • PGSA CONFERENCE SET Taps for Katyn’s Martyrs Putin Defends Newsmark POREMSKI RICHARD PHOTO: Secret Protocol THE WORLD’S FIRST COMPOSITE TRANSPLANT of (PAP) President of Russia Vladi- neck organs was carried out by a Polish team led by Prof. mir Putin defended the Molotov- Adam Maciejewski of the Institute of Oncology in Gliwice. Ribbentrop Pact that paved the way The groundbreaking operation by the Silesian surgeons for the division of Poland during a is their latest high-profi le success story, following a life- press conference, May 3, with Ger- saving face transplant completed in 2013. man Chancellor Angela Merkel. A team of surgeons from Gliwice performed on a 37 “When the USSR realized that year-old patient April 11, however news of its success has it was left facing Hitler’s Germany only now been made public. “This is the fi rst ever com- alone, it took steps so as to not per- plex organ transplant involving the larynx, trachea, throat, mit a direct collision and this Mo- esophagus, thyroid and parathyroid, hyoid bone as well as lotov-Ribbentrop pact was signed,” short muscles on the front wall of the neck coating,” said Putin said in Moscow after being Maciejewski. pressed on the matter by a German The patient, who earlier had to breathe through a trache- journalist. ostomy tube and eat food through a tube connected to his “This pact had signifi cance for stomach, can now eat and breathe independently. He also ensuring the security of the USSR,” regained his voice merely three weeks after the operation. Putin added. The pact, which was signed in AN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE was held in August 1939 on the eve of World Gdańsk as Poland marked 70 years since Nazi Germany’s War II, was ostensibly a non-aggres- surrender in World War II. Noted historians, including Nor- sion agreement, but a secret protocol man Davies and Timothy Snyder, were among those taking envisaged the carve-up of Poland part in the two-day event, which is entitled “The Legacy of Maryland National Guard Sergeant Keith DeFontes sounds “Taps” in memory of the between Germany and Russia, and World War II Reconsidered After 70 Years,” and hosted at 22,000 Polish military officers criminally massacred in the Katyn Forest, Russia by the the latter’s annexation of the Baltic the European Solidarity Center. Soviet Union in 1940. Poland’s Ambassador Ryszard Schnepf, with Brigadier General States. The agreement took its name The sessions in Poland were attended by heads of state Jaroslaw Strozyk and Lieutenant Colonel Karol Sobczyk, observe the melancholy from the foreign ministers of both from across Europe, with most EU leaders declining to at- military ritual. Story on page 4 countries, Joachim von Ribbentrop tend celebrations in Moscow on May 9. See “Putin ...,” page 2 Director of the Centre for Polish-Russian Dialogue Sławomir Dębski, who was one of the participants in the conference, told Polish Radio that “debate and discussion Portrait of Patriotism Duda Unexpectedly are necessary, as World War II was and is the subject of his- With Help from Polish American Vet, torical manipulation, and a series of myths have managed Fallen Heroes Project to Honor Beats Komorowski to take root and spread.” Polish Allied Sacrifices Electoral upset surprises most everyone “Some of them are dangerous, because they shape so- cial attitudes which are disastrous for the modern world,” by Theresa Poalucci by Robert Strybel he added. EDMONDS, Wash. — Robert Michalak of Redmond is WARSAW–Andrzej Duda, backed by the conservative American born and raised. His grandparents emigrated from Law and Justice party (Prawo i Sprawiedliwość or PiS), sur- THE ISRAELI PARLIAMENT, the Knesset, held a special Poland in 1914 and his family has kept ties with Polish rela- prised most everyone when the session in tribute to Władysław Bartoszewski, May 4, as tives ever since. Michalak has visited Poland more than a defeated incumbent Bronisław Poland laid to rest one of the most important fi gures of its dozen times during his lifetime, and although he loves the Komorowski in the fi rst round political and social life of the last seven decades. country of his ancestors he never of Poland’s presidential election. In his address, the Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein de- expected to be helping Polish Komorowski started his cam- scribed Bartoszewski as “a true friend of the Jewish na- war heroes. paign with a robust 65% support tion,” recalling that, during World War II, Bartoszewski It was Michalak’s service in as against a mere 12% for Duda, had been a member of the Polish Underground State’s the U.S. Army that ultimately led then a virtual unknown. Council to Aid Jews “Żegota” and received the title of the him down an unexpected path, Support for Komorowski Righteous among the Nations from the Yad Vashem Insti- one in which he would meet art- gradually dwindled, but the last tute in Jerusalem. ist Michael Reagan of the Fallen pre-election survey showed that A former prisoner of the Nazi German concentration Heroes Project. with 39% backing he still out- camp of Auschwitz, he devoted a large part of his life The Fallen Heroes project paced his chief rival. It wasn’t to Holocaust remembrance activities. He was one of the provides, free to the family, a surprising therefore that poll- founders of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation, whose portrait of those who have given Duda sters, pundits, mainstream me- aim is to preserve and maintain the site of the former camp. their life in the fi ght on terrorism dia, betting fi rms and privately even some PiS supporters all in Iraq and Afghanistan. Reagan expected a Komorowski win. POLISH SHIP RESCUES SINKING AFRICAN REFU- draws each portrait from a pho- The fi rst exit polls, based Michalak GEES, whose rubber boat had capsized in the Mediter- tograph provided by the family. on spot interviews with voters ranean. Most of those rescued were from Ethiopia. The He then ships it to them, again at no charge. To date he has leaving polling stations, showed Polish Ocean Lines ship Zeran, which was on route to completed 4,200 portraits. that Duda, 42, had won 34.5% Libya responded to a request for assistance from the Italian “I asked Mike to come and speak at a Trilogy Veterans of the vote as against 32.6% for Navy. Sailors on board the Polish ship saved eighty-one Club meeting, explained Michalak, who fi rst met Reagan at Komorowski, 20 years his se- men, eight women and two children, most of whom were the Redmond VFW Post 2995. We were packing 100 care nior. But the winner’s lead had struggling in the water after falling from their capsizing packages for our troops in Iraq when the artist delivered draw- dropped to nine-tenths of one vessel. Italian Navy personnel than transferred another 103 ings to two mothers whose son’s had died in the war on terror- percent when the offi cial results refugee survivors to the Polish ship which transported all ism. The VFW had planted a tree along with a granite marker were announced two days later: survivors to the Sicilian port of Catania. for each of the men who had given the ultimate sacrifi ce and Duda 34.76%, Komorowski Mike wanted to be there to support their families. 33.77%. The two front-runners U.S. GAME AND TOY MAKER MATTEL APOLOGIZED “I saw fi rsthand how Mike’s drawings of the fallen heroes are due to battle it out in the to the Polish government over the inclusion in one of its affects those who are left behind,” he continued. “So when election’s second round on May Komorowski party games of a reference to “Nazi Poland.” Mattel said of Reagan agreed to come and speak we turned the event into a 24th. A second round is not held the words, which appeared on a card describing the 1993 fundraiser to help with the costs for shipping these portraits all if any candidate wins more than 50% in the fi rst. Steven Spielberg fi lm Schindler’s List in an edition of the over the country and even the world.” Another surprise was the more than 20% backing received game Apples to Apples: “We discovered this inaccuracy Michalak and Reagan became friends and at a lunch by dark horse rock musician Paweł Kukiz. He won wide sup- back in 2013 and we immediately removed this card from that was attended by a number of veterans, Michalak asked port from younger voters and others fed up with the constant the game. We apologize for the gross oversight.” See “Fallen Heroes,” page 4 See “Run-Off Election, May 24,” page 2 2 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • JUNE 2015

ALMANAC VIEWPOINTS / Robert Strybel Putin Defends Secret Protocol Follow us on Facebook or visit us continued from cover on the internet at: Many Reasons to Visit your Ancestral Homeland and Vyachesllav Molotov. polamjournal.com If you have never been to Poland, become excessive Putin said that “Poland became why put it off any longer? Most ev- at times when Old a victim of its own policy,” allud- June Q Czerwiec ery PolAm comes away impressed Country cousins ing to Warsaw’s annexation of a and culturally enriched the first time try to smother you part of Czechoslovakia in Octo- “Venimus, Vidimus, Deus vicit.” he or she visits the land of our ances- with kindness. ber 1938. (“We came, We saw, tors. Those who have already visited Merkel, however, condemned God conquered”) N O S T A L G I A will surely be impressed by the prog- the pact. — Jan Sobieski III (died this TRIP. PolAm visi- “From my point of view, the month in 1696), alluding to Julius ress the country has made since the tors often find that Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact is hard Ceasar’s famous military quote, last time they were there. Here are being in Poland to understand unless you take into but giving credit to God for the some things to consider and bear in evokes long-for- consideration the extra secret pro- victory after Sobieski’s hussars mind: gotten memories. routed the Turks before Vienna tocol,” she said MONEY AND PRICES. The good Especially those on September 12, 1683. “And from this point of view, ol’ American greenback has been raised in an old Pol- I consider it was not right, it was doing rather well for itself in Poland ish neighborhood 1 1434. Death of King The Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork is the done on an unlawful basis.” this year, fetching even 3.90 zlotys experience sight, Wladyslaw Jagiello (b. 1348), largest castle in the world by surface area. It was built and more per dollar. Even at the 3.80 sounds, smells and founder of the Jagiellonian by the Teutonic Knights. It is one of Poland’s official dynasty of Polish kings. zł = $1 exchange rate a basic Warsaw tastes going back to national Historic Monuments. Run-Off Election 2 1343. Signing of the Treaty of bus, tram (streetcar) or subway ticket their younger days. continued from cover Kalisz, a peace treaty signed costs 90¢ and a pack of cigarettes west of Warsaw. PolAms with four by King Casimir III the Great is $3.50, At McDonald’s a small Polish grandparents are often sur- PiS leader Jarosław Kaczyński, of Poland and the Teutonic cheeseburger runs 92¢ and a Big KRAKÓW. Poland’s old royal capi- prised to encounter people in Poland emotionally scarred by his twin Knights in Kalisz. It concluded Mac – $4.68. Pierogi are from 20¢ to tal is even more impressive than that remind them of their their Aunt brother’s death in a 2010 plane the Polish-Teutonic War (1326– Warsaw. Unscathed by the war, it crash in Smolensk, Russia, is 1332). 35¢ apiece. A fifth of 80 proof vodka Sophie, old Polonian pastor or other is under $9 and beer runs from 65¢ features the Wawel Cathedral and denizen of their distant childhood. known for his abrasive manner 3 1890. Death of Oskar Kolberg Castle complex containing an im- and would probably not have (b,. 1814), ethnographer who to85¢ for a 17 ounce bottle. Dinner After all – it’s the same gene pool! pressive museum (crown jewels, garnered even half the votes his specialized in Polish folklore. at an average restaurant is $7 and up. ROOT TRACING. Apart from 4 BOŻE CIAŁO, a free day in Poland, regal finery, art works, knight’s- ar party’s candidate did. By con- A movie ticket can cost $6.50, but pumping relatives for family infor- the religious feastday is marked senior citizens can get in for $4.20. mor and weaponry). Poland’s kings, trast, Duda came across as more by Eucharistivc processions national heroes and bards have been mation they may or may not have, moderate, conciliatory and open In general, most prices are lower in more and more PolAms are interest- down city streets and country small towns than in big cities. laid to rest in the Wawel Cathedral to dialogue. lanes. In addition to central crypts. The unfinished Hejnal trum- ed exploring their ancestral connec- The election has also shown processions in major ciites, each WITH A TOUR OR ON YOUR pet call issues forth from St Mary’s tions while in Poland. Since time is that Polish voters largely reject parish also holds its own. It is OWN? First-timers are usually bet- Church (Kościół Mariacki), and usually at a premium, it’s a good idea leftists and extremists of every still celebrated in larger Polish ter off signing up for a tour, since the nearby is the Renaissance Draper’s to touch base with English-speaking ilk. Eccentric hyper-capitalist American parishes. organizer (travel agency, parish or Hall (Sukiennice), now a Polish folk- genealogists in Poland well ahead of Janusz Korwin-Mikke won only 5 1999. John Paul II begins his other sponsoring organization) will art emporium. departure time. They are experts at 3.26 % of the vote, and publicity- fourth trip to Poland. facilitate things and make the visit researching public records that can 6 1530. Birth of seeking militant anti-clerical Ja- Jan more carefree. Those who have al- SIDE TRIPS FROM KRAKÓW. If help create a family tree. Suggested Kochanowski, Poland’s your time is limited and you have nusz Palikot – 2.38 percent. Mag- greatest humanist and writer of ready been to Poland and are on th contacts: dalena Ogórek, 36, an attractive adventurous side may prefer to go it to choose between Warsaw and • [email protected] the Renaissance. Kraków, the latter is by far the better blonde with a PhD in history who 8 SAINT JADWIGA D’ANJOU alone, rent a car and take to the coun- • [email protected] choice Not only does the city boast was backed by post-communists, 11 1675. France and Poland formed try’s highways and byways. • instytut@instytut-genealogii. won a mere 1.42% support. Na- an alliance. more cultural assets, but it is an ideal com.pl; ITINERARIES. The most popu- base for side trips to interesting at- tionalist Marian Kowalski fared 12 1887. Founding of the Polish • [email protected] even worse with only one-half of Falcons of America, fraternal lar, basic tours start in Warsaw and tractions in the general region. Most insurance benefit society move south to Kraków and vicin- PolAms fall in love with Zakopane PLANNING YOUR TRIP. Thanks to one percent. headquartered in Pittsburgh. ity. Other options include the War- in the Tatra Mountains. A visit to th Internet, a prospective visitor can The ruling PO is mobilizing 14 FLAG DAY (U.S.) saw to Gdańsk route, Wielkopolska the nearby Wieliczka Salt Mine and book hotel reservations, purchase its electorate ahead of the final 1811. Birth of Antoni Patek, (Poznań region), Białystok region a raft ride down the Dunajec River airline tickets, rent a car in Poland round. Since Komorowski had famous watchmaker and co- (NE Poland), the Lublin area of east- rapids can be an unforgettable expe- and attend to other trip-related issues been favored to win, many PO founder of one of the most ern Poland and Wrocław in the coun- rience. The Shrine of the legendary independently online. First-timers backers didn’t even bother to vote, famous Swiss watchmaking try’s SW corner. If undecided, why however usually find it more reas- but now they are being persuaded companies, Patek Philippe & Black Madonna at Częstochowa’s not Google those or other localities Jasna Góra Monastery is an absolute suring to link up with a tour group. to cast their ballot for the incum- Company. bent. Duda has also stepped up 15 1940. Nazi Germany establishes to find out more details and see some must. A rather gruesome but eye- Look around to see if a PolAm orga- the Auschwitz death camp at of the views. opening experience is a visit to Nazi nization of parish in your area isn’t his campaigning, traveling round the country, making speeches and Oswiecim, Poland. WARSAW. Germany’s former Auschwitz death organizing such a tour. For the name Poland’s capital (since shaking hands. “We must change 17 1696. Death of Jan III Sobieski. 1596) is where most PolAms com- camp. of a reputable PolAm travel agency Poland and we should start with 19 1926. The opera “King Roger,” mence their visit. The city is a major check with th Society of Polish- composed by composer Karol VISITING RELATIVES. If you are the president” – is one of this fa- cultural repository which includes th American Travel Agents: Phone: Szymanowski (1882-1937), in touch with relatives in Poland or at vorite lines. impressive Old Town district, rebuilt (732) 390-1750; Website: http:// premiered in Warsaw. least have an address to go by, paying All told, 48% of those who from the ashes and rubble of World www.spata.org. 21 FATHER’S DAY (U.S.) them a visit may provide a change voted on election day cast their War II, with its splendid old church- 1305. Death of Wenceslaus II of pace from the hotel and tour-bus RENT A CAR. If planning to drive ballots for someone other than es, palaces and townhouses, Also 22 1940. Gen. Wladyslaw circuit. Hearing Old World stories yourself around Poland one rental the two main candidates. Many of Sikorski establishes Polish worth seeing is King Jan Sobieski’s about your ancestors, viewing old firm to consider is Express Rent-A- them are disappointed their can- government-in-exile in London. summer palace in Wilanów and Cho- family snapshots and graves and see- Car. Prices start at around $23 a day didate didn’t win and do not plan 23 FATHER’S DAY (Poland) pin’s birthplace in Żelazowa Wola, ing how your relatives live and work (the exact amount depends on the to vote in the second round. But Dzień Ojca, like Mothers’ Day, the scene of free summer concerts. can be an enriching experience. The dollar exchange rate on a given day). those who do may largely deter- this occasion is also celebrated Folk art lovers might want to visit on this fixed date rather than on hospitality (gościnność) of Polish For more information phone: (+48) mine who Poland’s next president the town of Łowicz some 40 miles the third Sunday of June. families is proverbial and can even 123 000 300. will be. ST. JOHN’S EVE This Polish midsummer festival of pagan origin is celebrated SUBSCRIPTIONS with bonfires and with candlelit POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL wreaths set afloat on rivers. It is Dedicated to the Promotion and Continuance of Polish American Culture • Established 1911 UNITED STATES believed that the forest comes to TOLL-FREE 1 (800) 422-1275 • P.O. BOX 271, N. BOSTON, NY 14110-0271 Regular First life this night. Mail Class Editor in Chief Mark A. Kohan TO ADVERTISE IN THE PAJ CALL 1-year $22.00 $35.00 25 1941. 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OUR FRATERNALS / Dorothy Wieczerzak Two Legendary Sausage Shops Close Doors CHICAGO (GBC) — On March 31, catessen that they had pa- 2015, Stanley Bobak, president and tronized for years would Do I Need Life Insurance? owner of the Bobak Sausage Company, no longer be available. All My fi nancial adviser told me life insurance is a waste of announced that his Chicago Southwest of this happened right be- money. I save enough to pay for my fi nal needs and I don’t Side fl agship retail store and delicatessen fore Easter. have to have insurance. If I buy insurance, that means I am on South Archer Avenue would close. On Bobak’s sausages and going to die. April 4, 2015, the Bobak Sausage Com- deli meats have been and Those of us who own a car have to buy car insurance. pany offi cially closed its doors. Bobak will be available through- Most of us never need to call the insurance company to re- clarifi ed that the sausage company will out metro–Chicago gro- port a claim. Does that mean that the insurance company continue to produce and sell its quality cery stores, restaurants, then returns the premium paid? No. Some of us may own a sausage products throughout most Chi- and food concession home and we need to pay for homeowner’s insurance each cago-area grocery chains. stands. Its sausages are year. That could amount to about $1,000 a year. Does that Frank Bobak, Stanley’s father, found- served at Soldier Field mean that if you own the home for thirty years, when you ed the company in 1967. In 1989, he for Chicago Bears games sell it, the company returns the $30,000 in premiums that moved to the South Archer location, and at U.S. Cellular Field you paid as you never needed to call them to report a claim? where Bobak’s “sausageologists” con- for Chicago White Sox MISSING LINKS. Stanley Bobak, president and No. tinued to make products, and where most games. owner of the Bobak Sausage Company, announced The average American earns about $45,000. When you of the distribution operations took place. his Chicago Southwest Side fl agship retail store and consider all the deductions for taxes and social security, the Recently, however, the company moved Eagle Provisions delicatessen (above) on South Archer Avenue would amount of income actually brought home may be closer to its sausage-making production into a close. In New York’s Greenpoint neighborhood, the $34,000. So, how much of this is needed for food, clothing larger plant in Chicago’s West Garfi eld to Close June 4 iconic Eagle Provisions, long known for its home- and shelter? If you use one-fourth of your earnings for hous- Park area. This decision was made to BROOKLYN, New made kiełbasa, will close this month. ing, then you would need to pay about $700 for an apartment meet its expanded production needs, York — Eagle Provisions, or for mortgage and taxes. Is that possible? leaving the Southwest Side building al- which sells interesting a business in America,” he said. most vacant. Bobak said it didn’t make foods from Poland and all over Europe After the shutter, he plans to visit the THE DECISIONS YOU MAKE as you begin your adult sense, under these circumstances, to con- including homemade hickory-smoked Empire State Building and the Bronx life and contemplate your years of earning and being in the tinue a store that was originally intended kielbasa, will be no more. Zoo, things says he’s had on his bucket workforce will affect your future wealth. Let us now look as a factory outlet for its meat products. Shop owners Richard and John Za- list since arriving in the States decades at this scenario. You have fi nished your education and have Other suburban Bobak stores even- wisny sold the building the store occu- ago, he told The Brooklyn Eater. landed your fi rst job at the age of 22. You decide to purchase tually closed after a power struggle be- pies, 628 Fifth Ave., through their com- He said he may open a smaller ver- a twenty-payment life policy from a Fraternal Society. Us- tween the three Bobak brothers, Stan- pany R.S.V. Real Estate Corp. sion of Eagle Provisions down the road. ing the statistics provided by one of our Fraternal Societies, ley, John, and Joseph. Court fi ghts over The building was listed for sale last Two LLCs jointly purchased the prop- the non-medical limit for you is $20,000 and you want to control of the company, its assets, and summer at a $9 million asking price, the erty, which is located on the corner of pay the premiums annually. The premium is $253.20. This is trademarks have been ongoing since Commercial Observer reported at the 18th Street. Developer George Malafi s is your investment for twenty years of payment. The total you 2006. Stanley Bobak indicated that the time. It sold for $7.5 million in March, a member of both, Finance Department will have paid through these years is $5,064. The additional family’s legal disputes have nothing to city Finance Department records show. records indicate. $14,936 is available because you invested twenty years of do with the decision to close the South Owner Richard Zawisny opened the A residential building will rise on the an annual premium rather than working to save that amount. Archer Avenue store. shop in 1979 with his father and brother site. Internet reports say the building will Now you are 44. You no longer need to make premium pay- Many customers were deeply disap- after the family emigrated from Poland. likely have 26 or 28 units, with parking ments and your benefi ciary may need to wait another fi fty pointed and shocked that the retail deli- “This was my father’s dream, to own for six cars. years but the benefi t is there. Your individual purchase of Life Insurance is a long- PAAA to Present “Wianki in Washington” at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool term investment that you need in addition to whatever type WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Polish warmth. Traditionally, the ceremony begins with a wreath making workshop of investment you make throughout your lifetime. You can American Arts Association of Wash- takes place on the shortest night of the at 6:00 p.m. Wreath-making material and invest in stocks, bonds and real estate; you can receive ben- ington will present its annual “Wianki year, usually June 23. instructions will be available. efi ts from your employer and you can save. But when you in Washington,” (Festival of Wreaths), The name Sobótka was not common Following will be a demonstration of consider the cost of providing an existence for yourself and Sat., June 20 from 6:00-10:00 p.m. at all over Poland. In Mazowsze (near War- Polish music, song and dance provided eventually a family, the best bet is to diversify all your in- the Refl ecting Pool Steps of the Lincoln saw) and in Eastern Poland, as well as in by Polish folk dance ensembles, includ- vestments and have a whole life Fraternal policy that will Memorial. Ukraine, midsummer was known under ing a live band with dancing until 10:00 someday provide the security for whoever will be there for The festival is part of Polish Midsum- a name of Kupalnocka or Kupala. The p.m. you to pay for your fi nal needs. Call us at (215) 535-2626 mer tradition, better known as Sobótka, night of merrymaking—also known as To learn more, write to Polish Ameri- and visit www.polishbenefi cialassoc.com or call (201) 935- which orignated as a pagan feast cel- St. John’s Night or Noc Świętojańska. can Arts Association, P.O. 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Poland survived Gray, a 25-year-old Af- lowing chronological order: 1940 – happen. The courage, tenacity and this difficult time without destabili- rican American. Gray The Katyn Massacre (75 years ago); strong Catholic faith of the Polish zation, indicating the maturity of its died in the hospital a 2000 – Baltimore’s First Katyn Re- people defeated him, and eventually democratic system and governing week after being injured membrance (15 years ago); 2010 established today’s free and demo- structures.” in police custody. A full – Smolensk/Katyn Airplane Catas- cratic Poland.” Brigadier General Jaroslaw investigation of the ex- trophe (five years ago). In this land- Mikulski’s ample remarks also Strozyk, after speaking about the act circumstances, and mark year they remain a most sig- included references to the robust abject suffering of Poland under of the six police officers nificant historical trio in our hearts and stalwart political, military and imposed Soviet/communist domi- involved, is still under- and minds. familial ties between our two na- nation, went on to emphasize that way. It will then be for- After the dedicated 10:30 a.m. tions: Poland’s successes in Euro- Poland is currently undergoing a warded to the attorney Mass at Holy Rosary Church, two pean affairs and alliances, and the modernization and sizable expan- general’s office for any hundred people attended the 1:00 Smolensk/Katyn tragedy. sion of its ground and air forces. He appropriate legal action. p.m. ceremonies at the National Mikulski ended with the well- said “We are ready for any contin- Previous “mostly- Katyn Memorial site in Harbor East. received promise that “the United gency — there should be no doubt peaceful” protests and The participants included national, States will always defend Poland.” about that … the Polish Armed rallies by the black com- PHOTO: RICHARD POREMSKI state and local politicos, the Em- U.S. Congressman John Sar- Forces are ready to fight for free- munity began in earnest, Saturday, April 25, but by Monday. all broke bassy of Poland, numerous national banes eloquently commented on dom.” Strozyk concluded with the loose. It intensified when Mayor Stephanie Rawlings Blake ordered the and local Polonia organizations, and the different aspects and ramifica- admonition that “Freedom is not police to stand-down and only offer passive/defensive resistance. many other interested people. Cath- tions of Katyn suffered by the Pol- granted by the oppressor, it must be The established police lines were bombarded with large stones, olic (R.C. and P.N.C.C.) and Jewish ish nation, the horrors of genocide demanded by the oppressed.” chunks of concrete, bottles, etc., with injuries being incurred. These clergy offered up their appropriate and dangers of intolerance. At the afternoon reception/dinner chaotic circumstances occurred mainly in the black areas of west and prayers and religious traditions. Poland’s Ambassador Ryszard in the Great Hall of Polish National east Baltimore. Groups participating in the cer- Schnepf emphasized that it was Alliance Council 21, Poland’s Presi- Late Monday afternoon, Governor Larry Hogan declared a “State emonies were the Polish Legion of impossible to openly speak the dent Lech Kaczynski and 95 other of Emergency” (not to be confused with draconian martial law) in Bal- American Veterans – Department of truth about the Katyn Massacre in victims of the catastrophic April timore City. By early Tuesday morning the 2,000 Maryland National Maryland, New Jersey Polish Army communist-dominated Poland. But 10, 2010 Smolensk/Katyn airplane Guard troops and 500 State Troopers he activated were arriving in Bal- Veterans Association of America the memory was kept alive by the crash were honored in a special timore and taking up strategic positions. A daily city-wide curfew was (Polish acronym “SWAP” ) Post families of the murdered and by the ceremony with participants Consul imposed from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. until further notice. 36 – Passaic, and Post 81 – Tren- Polish diaspora abroad. He thanked General Piotr Konowrocki and BG The key business and popular tourists’ areas of Downtown, Harbor ton, costumed folk dance groups Chairman Richard Poremski and the Strozyk. The lives cut short counted Place and Harbor East were flooded with armed and combat ready sol- Krakowiaki (youth) and Ojczyzna members of the National Katyn Me- among many of Poland’s top politi- diers, state troopers, anti-riot formations, and SWAT teams. The Na- (adult). morial Foundation, and all of Balti- cal, military and social strata elites. tional Katyn Memorial and Fountain – the center piece and focal point All were assembled to memorial- more’s Polonia for also keeping the Ironically, they were all on a pil- of Harbor East – was surrounded 360° in an obvious show of force, as ize the 22,000 Polish Army officers, memory of Katyn alive. grimage to the Katyn Forest to ob- also similarly happened in the aforementioned adjacent city areas. including many of Poland’s offi- He reminded everyone about the serve the 70th Anniversary of the One can only ponder what the Polish Army Officers are thinking as cialdom, leading citizens and intel- efforts of the post-World War II U.S. Katyn Massacre. As a consequence, they gaze down upon on the strange scene below their dedicated Katyn ligentsia, all murdered in the infa- House of Representatives that fully they all are now justly enshrined in Memorial … American army soldiers are patrolling and protecting them mous 1940 Katyn Forest Massacre investigated and disclosed the per- the Katyn Pantheon of Heroes. from certain Baltimore City anarchists — comrades-in-arms as it were. at the bloodied hands of the Soviet petrators of the massacre, as well as — Richard Poremski Fallen Heroes Project to Honor Polish Allied Sacrifices Katyn Scholar continued from cover from that war was not welcoming. Confused, with me,” explained Reagan. Decorated by Poland Reagan if he would ever consider drawing he lost his wife and child in a divorce because According to the official casualty list there RADZIKOWSKA-BIALOBRZEWSKA ELIZA PHOTO: portraits of the Polish soldiers who died as of his depression and anger. He eventually have been 6,739 Fallen Heroes in the war in part of the allied forces in Iraq and Afghani- found his way with his art, remarried, and Iraq and Afghanistan. These figures do not stan. was living a comfortable life in Edmonds, include PTSD victims and those who come Two articles in the VFW magazine indi- Washington. home physically broken in some way. cated that he had completed drawings of both Then one day the phone rang. A woman he On March 25, Reagan was presented with Canadian and British soldiers,” said Micha- had never met wanted to commission him to the Congressional Medal Honor for his ser- lak. Reagan’s response was yes, providing do a portrait. When he learned that the wom- vice in founding the non-profit Fallen Heroes that Michalak did the footwork on finding an was a recent widow of a Marine killed in Project. He made the trip to Washington DC the families. With the support of the Polish Iraq he told her he could not charge her. for the ceremony which is held at Arlington Home Assn. of Seattle, it took Michalak sev- When she received the drawing of her de- National Cemetery. eral months to get through to the right person ceased husband it was life changing for her. at the Polish Embassy in Washington D.C. It was as if he had come home, she said. IF THE POLISH GOVERNMENT decides on But eventually, with time and persistence, he Word spread within the military commu- a ceremony for the presentation of the por- prevailed. nity and soon Reagan was drawing more and traits, Michalak will make the trip to Poland Manhattan native, Krystyna Piorkowska, “The Polish Embassy sent the request to more portraits. Each family reaching out to on Reagan’s behalf so the artist can continue author of “English-Speaking Witnesses To the Polish Military and they approved the him, once they received their portrait, shar- to work in his studio. Michalak has already Katyn,” receives the Gold Cross of Merit of the project,” he said. “Now we are waiting to ing how cathartic it was for them. promised to escort the portraits to Poland to Republic of Poland from President Bronislaw hear from the families of the men who gave It wasn’t long before Reagan felt com- guarantee a safe delivery. Komorowski on April 8, 2015. Piorkowska their lives. I believe there are 42.” An origi- pelled to take early retirement and devote I recently asked Reagan if he will ever fin- found testimony about the Katyn Massacre, nal portrait will be presented to each family himself to helping the families of the “Fallen ish drawing the Fallen Heroes. confirming Stalin’s Western allies helped cover and a digital copy will be made for the mili- Heroes.” “Never and the war isn’t over. I get re- up the truth about the murders. tary museum in Warsaw. “This project has never been about the quests almost every day,” said Reagan. Soon Komorowski posthumously honored two politics of the war,” said Reagan. “It has only he will have 42 Polish soldiers to draw. “Ter- U.S. officers who — as German POWs — wit- ABOUT THE FALLEN HEROES PROJECT. been about one thing: thanking the families rorism will be here a long time, so will I.” nessed the uncovering of the truth about I met Reagan years ago when his project first for their sacrifice and letting them know that To make a donation online, please visit: the 1940 killing of Polish POWs in Katyn For- started. He had a great job at the University we all care.” www.fallenheroesproject.org est. The officers, colonels John H. Van Vliet, Jr. of Washington in branding. He was known in Reagan has given away 4,200 portraits. or mail a check to and Donald B. Stewart, were awarded Officer’s the community for his generous donations of His 501c3, Fallen Heroes Project, exists to The Michael G. Reagan Crosses of the Order of Merit. his sketches to charities to be sold at auction. help pay for the framing and shipping charg- Portrait Foundation The American soldiers “did everything in His portraits hung in the homes of movie es that have to be covered. He has made no 7106 175th Place SW their power to inform the world of this crime”, stars and famous politicians. money from his drawings, but he has made a Edmonds, WA 98026 President Komorowski said during the cer- Reagan had served in the Marines during lot of friends. Please indicate on the check that you emony. Vietnam and had been witness to some very “When I am drawing these service men would like your funds to go to the Polish “That the world did not want to believe tough sights. His homecoming, like many and women I often feel they are in my studio Fallen Heroes Project. it or simply did not want to know, is another matter”, the Polish president said. (GBC) POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • JUNE 2015 www.polamjournal.com 5

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As I nent professors holding such chairs lic libraries throughout the country. its annual meeting in conjunction mentioned before, it is partially a would be in an excellent position to Some of these donations were finan- with Dr. John Grondelski with the American Historical Asso- problem of the format and possibly mentor a new generation of scholars cially supported by a recent grant ciation, which gives our sessions the also of the content: young people interested in the Polish experience from the Polish government, a grant Dr. Grażyna J. Kozaczka be- added prestige and impressive expo- socialize differently. They may not in America. secured by Dr. Maja Trochimczyk. came the new president of the Pol- sure to thousands of AHA members identify themselves with the Polish PAHA works closely with Polska ish American Historical Association and conference attendees. PAHA’s American identity constructed by History needs documentation. Akademia Umiejętności (PAU) and (PAHA) in January 2015, succeed- awards which every year are be- their parents or grandparents. As I With the demise of the parish net- its scholars interested in migration ing Dr. Thomas Napierkowski. Ko- stowed on outstanding scholars in see on my college campus, students work and the passing of the emi- studies pursuing grant opportunities zaczka is professor of English and recognition of their achievements recognize overseas travel as an im- gracja polityczna generation, what that could fund projects developing director of the All-College Honors in research and writing, further sup- portant element of their education. is PAHA doing to preserve that doc- a media presence for Polish Ameri- Program at Cazenovia College, a port their academic endeavors. Travel to a free Poland and many umentary record? can and Polish topics. This coopera- school near Syracuse, New York, Speaking from personal experi- other countries has a significant ef- Unfortunately, PAHA cannot or- tion with PAU, the Jagiellonian Uni- whose roots reach back to 1824, ence of teaching at a small college, fect on the identity of young repre- ganize an archive and support vast versity and the University of Gdańsk when it was founded under Method- where I am the only scholar inter- sentatives of Polonia. collections of documents. PAHA supported by our PAHA Council ist sponsorship. Dr. Kozaczka holds ested in Polish American literature, is involved in one document gath- members, Dr. Dorota Praszałowicz her doctorate from the Jagiellonian PAHA provides for me a crucial ering program, namely collecting from Kraków and Dr. Anna Ma- University in Kraków. She spoke sounding board for research ideas. memoirs of displaced persons. This zurkiewicz from Gdańsk, allows about her upcoming presidency and Collegial feedback is invaluable; project is organized in conjunction us also to bring information about PAHA’s role in American Polonia scholarship may be solitary, but we with the Immigration History Cen- Polonia back to the home country. with John Grondelski. all need the support of an intellectu- ter at the University of Minnesota Polish American Studies is avail- al community – and PAHA provides and Connecticut Polish American able through the JSTOR database You have just begun your two just that. It also provides outreach Archives at the Central Connecticut and, in 2014, over 15,000 people year term as president of PAHA. to Polish American organizations State University. More information viewed articles published in it. Both What are your goals? and clubs, supports the educational is available on the PAHA website. PAHA’s Facebook page (almost I feel honored to have been goals of many Polonian communi- PAHA also preserves these docu- 2,000 friends) and PAHA’s blog are elected to serve a two-year term ties and, through its Skalny Civic ments in a different way, through frequently visited virtual spaces. We as the president of PAHA, follow- Awards, honors the achievements of the research and publications of its are currently organizing a speakers’ ing in the footsteps of such recent Polonia’s leaders. members. bureau, which could serve as a go- presidents and eminent scholars Hopefully there are other organi- to place for teachers and leaders of as Dr. Neal Pease and Dr. Thomas Some would say Polonia is more zations such as institutes, museums, organizations in search of informa- Napierkowski. As PAHA president, history than reality. Do you agree? libraries, etc. whose mission is to tion on a variety of Polish American I am charged with the task of real- Where will Polonia be in 2035? preserve artifacts. It might be a wor- topics. izing the organization’s mission, Polonia is both or even all three: Dr. Grażyna J. Kozaczka thy goal for Polonia to support fi- which identifies PAHA’s main it is definitely, history but it also nancially such institutions and their What are the three biggest chal- goals: promoting the study of Pol- is the present reality and I firmly PAHA attempts to reach out to mission to preserve original source lenges you expect PAHA to face in ish American history and culture believe that it also the future (al- young scholars through their pro- materials. your presidency? and their European origins as well though, we may have to recalibrate fessors who are PAHA members, Ensuring that PAHA continues to as encouraging scholarly publica- and look somewhere else to find but also through the graduate stu- Young people today learn little be a relevant and supportive space tions and other ways of dissemi- it). In many places that were once dent prize we award every year for about Poland/Central Europe and for academics, especially when mi- nating studies on the Polish past in strong Polish American centers, an outstanding paper written by a what they learn is often wrong, e.g., gration patterns change and schol- America. These are worthy goals, Polish communities are not thriv- graduate student. The obstacles we “Polish concentration camps.” arly interests move in the direction yet as times change, all organiza- ing; parishes and parochial schools face in recruiting young scholars What can PAHA do to address this? of comparative studies; fostering tions must periodically reconsider are closing. Polish Americans, be to the Polish/Polish American pro- Apart from its academic role, how greater cooperation with migra- and possibly readjust their missions they new immigrants, their chil- fessoriate are very serious. Every can PAHA fulfill a greater “public tion scholars based in Poland; and and goals if they want to stay rel- dren or the descendants of the old graduate student has to tailor his or intellectual” outreach role, in Po- increasing PAHA membership, its evant to the changing reality. I be- emigration, have been able to inte- her doctoral dissertation to the ex- lonia and vis-a-vis larger American presence in virtual space, and foster- lieve that we have entered a new and grate well with the American soci- isting job market. And here is the society? ing the interest in Polish American exciting era in the history of Polonia ety without necessarily abandoning problem: there are not very many Along with outreach to Polish topics among young researchers. and the Polish Diaspora, in general, their ethnic identification. The eth- university-based programs in this American organizations, PAHA also In one of the past issues of the Pol and it might behoove PAHA to take nic markers might be slightly differ- country, which would hire young promotes knowledge about Pol- Am Journal, I read a very interesting another look at the organization’s ent than they were a hundred years graduates with such a specialty. ish and Polish American topics to article by Staś Kmiec, “100 Things mission and its goals. It is hard not ago as evident from recent novels Over the many years, Polonia did a Americans of all ages and ethnic Every Polish American Should Do.” to notice the slow disappearance of by Elizabeth Dembrowsky, Elaine splendid job building and support- backgrounds through our members’ I would like to add a 101st: every old Polish American communities Szewczyk, Dagmara Dominczyk or ing excellent parochial schools but work and publications. We have Polish American should subscribe and parishes, as well as the drastic Karolina Waclawiak, but Americans we did not manage to endow many donated many copies of The Polish to Polish American Studies (at pol- change in Polish migration patterns of Polish descent do not necessarily chairs at major universities that American Encyclopedia, a monu- ishamericanstudies.org) to learn after the 2004 accession of Poland abandon their Polishness. For young would be devoted solely to Polish mental work edited by Dr. James more about his or her heritage. to the European Union. For this rea- Polish Americans, meetings in a son, one of the crucial agenda items parish hall might be of little inter- TO CELEBRATE OUR 104TH ANNIVERSARY, WE’RE GIVING AWAY for PAHA’s midyear meeting this est while meetings on Facebook or June, to be hosted at my institution, other social media might be quite at- Cazenovia College, will be an in- tractive. So I think that even though 104 FREE DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTIONS depth discussion PAHA’s goals and we live during a time of transition, Know someone with computer savvy, who might enjoy the Polish American Journal in PDF mission today. we should not despair. The history format? How about a local Polish club, church group, or organization, which would benefit from of Polonia in America has gone a subscription? What about your son, daughter, What is PAHA’s purpose today? through many different stages from or grandchild who is away at college? Why does PAHA matter? the early immigration “za chlebem” What about you? PAHA certainly matters. As a through the influx of the World Wa- scholarly organization, it continu- rII émigrés and the last large wave To celebrate the Polish American Journal’s 104th ously legitimizes the Polish expe- of the Solidarity immigrants. 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RELIGION / Bemjamin Fiore, S.J. Our Essence Reaffirmed Supreme Court Stops ObamaCare Coverage Mandate Supreme Court Justice Sam- mond Luft. Society of Jesus (Jesuits) at Boston uel Alito used an order barring the Following the Mass, a birthday College in Chestnut Hill, Mass. federal government from enforcing luncheon was held at the Royal Buf- the mandate against Catholic Chari- fet, Cranston. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO … ties affiliates, Catholic schools, and Fr. Iwuc, a native of South Attle- Rev. Gerald J. Keller, who cel- social service organizations in the boro, Mass., received the sacraments ebrated his fiftieth year as a priest in dioceses of Erie and Pittsburgh. of Baptism, First Penance, First Holy the Diocese of Cleveland. Fr. Keller Pittsburgh’s Bishop Zubik has Communion and Confirmation in had been the pastor of St. Adalbert won once again. Lori Wyndhamn, St. Joseph’s Church, Central Falls, Parish in Berea, Ohio for thirty-four senior counsel for the Becket Fund Rhode Island. He graduated from St. years. St. Adalbert Parish is the first for Religious Liberty declared, “For Joseph’s Parochial School in 1942 and oldest Polish parish in the state years now the government has been and from St. Raphael Academy, Paw- of Ohio, having been founded Dec. claiming that places like Catholic tucket, Rhode Island in 1945. Father 4, 1873 and is still active and thriv- Charities and the Little Sisters of the attended Our Lady of Providence ing. During his pastorate, he built a Poor are not ‘religious employers’ Seminary from 1945 to June 1947 lobby connecting the school to the worthy of an exemption. That argu- and from September 1952 to June church, and later oversaw construc- ment has always been absurd. This 1953. tion of a two million parish center. is the fifth time that the ObamaCare Fr. Iwuc attended St. Mary’s Col- Fr. Keller offer a Mass of mandate has been removed by the lege, Orchard Lake, Michigan from Thanksgiving at St. Adalbert’s on highest court. Ms. Wyndham con- September 1947 through May 1949 Sat., May 23. The Sanctuary Guild tinued, “The federal bureaucracy and SS. Cyril & Methodius Seminary hosted a reception in his honor fol- has lots of options for distributing from September 1947 through May lowing the Mass. contraceptives – they don’t need to 1952. Sisters of the RC Diocese of Buf- coerce nuns and priests to do it for Ordained a priest on Memorial falo celebrating their jubilees: 75 DOYLESTOWN, Pa. — On May 3, the National Shrine of Our Lady them.” Day, May 30, 1953, Fr. Iwuc offered years – Sr. M. Joanette Rutkowski, of Czestochowa celebrated an important day for Poles and the Pol- his first Solemn High Mass at St. Jo- FSSJ; 70 years – Sr. M Maxine Ka- ish community. This day is a day of enactment of the Third of May ANNUAL MARIAN CELEBRA- seph’s Church in Central Falls the fol- minski, CSSF, Sr. M. Marcia Kla- Constitution, which gave hope for changes in the Polish Kingdom, TION SET. Co-sponsored by the lowing day. He celebrated the Silver won, OSFw, Sr. M Louise Marecki, leading to the strengthening of our homeland. Polish Falcons of America and the Jubilee of his Ordination there on May CSSF, Sr. M. Bronisia Muzalewski, As history shows, unfortunately, this opportunity was wasted, as Pittsburgh Polish Clergy, the Most 31, 1978, his Golden Jubilee on May CSSF, Sr. Teresa Marie Patora, Poland fell prey to the partitioning powers of Russia, Prussia and Aus- Rev. David A. Zubik, Bishop-Or- 31, 2003, his retirement Mass on Au- CSSF; 65 years – Sr. M. Josanne tria. Observance of this day reminds us of our need for diligence to dinary of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, gust 13, 2005 and his 60th anniversary Buszek, CSSF, Sr. M. Thoas Frys, preserve our heritage and our ancestral lands, as Poland ceased to has approved and encouraged the Mass on May 26, 2013. CSSF, Sr. M. Mark Janik, CSSF, exist for 123 years. seventh consecutive Grand Trib- Fr. Iwuc served as assistant, admin- Sr. M. John Lawicki, CSSF, Sr. M. May 3 is also a day dedicated to Mary, whom in 1656, King Jan Ka- ute to Our Lady of Czestochowa. istrator pro tem and pastor at Our Lady Edwardine Machnica, CSSF, Sr. zimierz chose as the Queen of Poland. Faith and love for God and the This liturgical celebration is set for of Czestochowa Parish in Quidnick, M. Michele Mazur, CSSF, Sr. M. Mother of Our Savior allowed people to pass through more than 100 Wed., Aug. 26 in St. Paul Cathedral, Rhode Island from June 13, 1953 to Esther Odachowski, CSSF, Sr. M. years of slavery. Mary became queen of the hearts of many Poles, and, Oakland-Pittsburgh at 7:00 p.m. March 3, 1972. He served as pastor David Rapnicki, CSSF, Sr. M. Regis venerated in the image of Jasna Gora, became a characteristic sign of Over a thousand participants in of St. Joseph’s Parish in Central Falls Zboch, FSSJ; 60 years – Sr. Joan God’s presence in every Polish home. the past years have included priest for 33 years. Chachula, RSM, Sr. M Charlene Celebrating the feast of the Queen were Polish faithful, who came concelebrates from the Diocese of Nowak, CSSF, Sr. M Patricia To- to the Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa to participate in the Mass. Greensburg, Altoona-Johnstown, “TRZECI MAJ” OBSERVANCE IN masik, CSSF; 50 years – Sr. Sha- It was celebrated by Fr. Michael Lukoszka, Vicar General of the Pauline Pittsburgh, and beyond; religious EVERSON. The annual Celebration ron M. Dombrowski, CSSF, Sr. M. Order, who came to Doylestown from Jasna Gora. In his homily, Fa- women who read Scripture and Pe- of the Polish Constitution of May 3rd Bernadette Okulicz, FSSJ, Sr. M ther Michael, referring to the dignity of Mary as the Queen, said that titions in Polish and English, and 1791, sponsored by the Polish Heri- Rose Szymanski, CSSF, Sr. M. Jes- the reign of the Mother of God is, above all, the love and concern for youngsters, who presented Offer- tage Club in Uniontown, was held sica Terek, CSSF. Also Fr. Romulus each person. tory gifts and roses to the famous May 17 in St. Joseph Church, Ever- Rosolowski, OFM Conv, 50 years After Mass, the Polish American Congress of Philadelphia held icon of Our Lady of Czestochowa. son. Officers, members of the club, —Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters an artistic program showing the beauty and unique character of Pol- The area’s icon now has crowns and friends participated in this event Jan Brynda, OP and Marie Anna ish folk culture. Youth and children, through contact with the Polish for Mary and her Son, blessed and as a means to identify and promote Stelmach, OP. traditions, maintain ties with their homeland, while cultivating the placed on it by Bishop Zubik in Polish Culture in the Fayette County Fr. John Kwiecien on 50 years spirit of Polishness and fidelity to Christian values, on which the cul- 2013. area. of service to Camp Turner where ture of our nation is based. Busloads of pilgrims have come Polish Marian hymns, readings he serves as chaplain. Fr. Kwiecien from Uniontown, McKeesport, Por- from Scripture, and a Reflection serves Most Precious Blood Parish tage, Polish Hill, and Aliquippa to followed by the Rosary Walk and in Angola, N.Y, near the camp. MODLITWY this event, musically supported by benediction of the Most Blessed PUBLICATION OF PRAYERS. The Polish American Journal gladly accepts prayers ads for publication. five parish choirs and instrumental- Sacrament concluded with refresh- A NEW BASILICA-SHRINE. The They must be received by the 10th of each month, prior to the month of publication, and must be ists from the Pittsburgh Symphony. ments in the parish hall. 79-year-old National Shrine of the pre-paid at the cost of $15.00 each, which can be paid by check or charge. If you have any questions Mary, under this title and image, Frank Cetera, president of the Little Flower Basilica in Royal Oak, regarding this policy, please call 1 (800) 422-1275 or (716) 312-8088. is the crowned Queen of Poland and Club, thanked all who participated in southeast Michigan, found itself ST. JUDE NOVENA. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved through- Patroness of all Polonia. in this event. designated a minor basilica by the out the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, Light refreshments will be pray for us. St. Jude, helper of the helpless, pray for us. Recite nine times a day. By the 8th day, your Vatican’s Congregation of Divine prayer will be answered. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised. Thank you served afterward in the lower level STO LAT TO … Rev. Mr. Radosław Worship and Discipline of the Sac- St. Jude and the Sacred Heart of Jesus. D.S. of the Cathedral. The event is free Zablocki on his ordination to serve raments. The parish has 4,100 fami- and open to the public. in the Archdiocese of Detroit ... Mr. lies, one of the largest in the Archdi- The original image icon is ven- John Owczarczak on his ordination ocese of Detroit. Fr. Timothy Pelc, erated in Jasna Gora, Poland, and as a permanent deacon for service in a priest-artist at St. Ambrose Parish guarded by the Pauline Fathers and the Diocese of Buffalo. He is a se- in Grosse Pointe Park, is develop- Brothers. It has been visited by two nior design engineer working on the ing a coat of arms for the Shrine- Holy Fathers — Pope St. John the space mission systems, designing Basilica. Great, and Pope Benedict XVI — equipment to be used in space. With and deeply venerated by Poles and his wife Barbara he currently is an CATHOLIC TEACHER REINSTAT- Polish Americans. active parishioner of St, Mary of the ED. Patricia Januzzi, removed from For more information, contact Fr. Assumption Church in Lancaster, her job at Immaculata HS in the RC Joseph Sredzinski, PFA Chaplain, at N.Y. ... Hon. Henry S. Wick on be- Diocese of Metuchen for strongly (412) 922-2244. ing awarded for his long-standing expressing Church teaching about support of the Felician Sisters’ Villa sexual morality issues and saying, FRIENDS, FELLOW CLERGY Maria College in Cheektowaga, “We need healthy families with CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY. The N.Y ... Fr. Edward C. Malesic of a mother and a father for the sake Reverend Anthony D. Iwuc, Pas- Harrisburg, Penn., on being nomi- of the children and humanity” and tor Emeritus of St. Joseph’s Parish, nated to lead the RC Diocese of “Children have a right to grow up in Central Falls, R.I. celebrated his 87th Greensburg, Penn. Commenting on a family with a father and a mother birthday on February 25, 2015. his forthcoming position, Bishop- capable of creating a suitable envi- A concelebrated Mass of Thanks- elect Malesic said “In Short, as Pope ronment for the child’s development giving was offered at St. Adalbert Francis said of himself, ‘I too am a and emotional maturity.” Church, Providence, R.I. at 10 a.m., fellow sinner.’ But because I am a Actress Susan Sarandon’s neph- in the presence of the Most Reverend fellow believer I have also received ew alerted his aunt to Januzzi’s post- Robert C. Evans, Auxiliary Bishop the mercy of God.” ... Sr. M. Ray- ing on her private Facebook page and the Most Reverend Louis E. mond Kasprzak, CSSF, Ph.D. on and this led to an uproar against her Gellman, Bishop Emeritus of the receiving the Founders’ Medal from violation of political correctness. Diocese of Providence. The con- Villa Maria College in recognition Bishop Bootkoski and the school celebrants of the Mass were: the of her 20+ years of service in numer- eventually reversed their position as Reverend Marek Kupka, pastor of St. ous administrative positions to the supporters rushed to her defense and Adalbert’s, Reverend James Hynes, Felician College in Cheektowaga, rehired her with the expectation that Reverend Edward McGovern, Rever- N.Y. ... Fr. John C. Wronski, S.J. she will “teach in a spirit of truth end Leon Kachel, and Reverend Ray- on pronouncing his final vows in the and charity.” POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • JUNE 2015 www.polamjournal.com 7

HAPPENINGS: CHICAGO STYLE / Geraldine Balut Coleman Coach “K” Mike Krzyzewski: Grand Marshal, “I love Poland and you should too!” FAMOUS POLONIAN BANQUET HALL SOLD. Another Polonian banquet institution becomes history. As of April 17, 2015, the White Eagle Banquets and Restaurant of Niles, Ill., is owned by Victoria Banquets of Rosemont, Illinois. According to White Eagle co-owner Vivian Przy- bylo Kolpak, the 6.48-acre prop- erty that houses the 70,000-square- foot banquet facility was sold to Victoria Banquets, a banquet and catering establishment that has been around the Chicago area since 1937. It operates Victoria Beau Jolie in Schiller Park, Victoria Rosemont in Rose- mont, a n d V i c - (l. to r.): Kopec, Counsel Kapuscinska, Jan Jaworski, Mike Krzyzewski, and (l. to r.): Queen Pierzchala, Mary S. Anselmo, Coach “K”, Lucja Mirowska- t o r i a Ferdinand Leya. Kopec, and Bozenna Haszlakiewicz. in the CHICAGO - This year’s motto, clubs, universities, businesses, even wska, Oksana Hura, and Wacław Russia violates the Minsk ceasefire P a r k “I Love Poland and You Should motorcycle clubs represented Chi- Jagielski. In the sculpture plastic agreement. He stressed that a need in Mount Prospect. Kolpak men- Too!,” certainly held true as the Pol- cago’s Polonia. Many participants arts category, Marta Niziolek and for military preparedness and im- tioned that Victoria Banquets has ish Constitution Day Parade took represented Frédéric Chopin Pol- Janusz Swidzinski were awarded mediate intervention would be nec- promised to keep the White Eagle place on Saturday, May 2, along ish language School, which has the first and second place, respectively. essary in the event of an invasion by name, its recipes, and its employees. Chicago’s Dearborn Street from Russian troops. Representatives of Ted Przybylo, father of six Przy- Lake Street south to Adams Street. S P A N I S H the Ukrainian, Lithuanian, Latvian, bylo siblings, founded the White Ea- For many years, it was held on Co- EYES, POLISH and Polish community attended the gle in Chicago in 1947, then moved lumbus Drive. However, this year, HEARTS. Over meeting. the facility to Niles in 1967. Own- the location was changed because 330 guests filled Later on April 13, Senator Durbin ership was passed down to Ted’s the NFL Draft events dominated the Medinah met with members of the Polish six children after he passed away Chicago’s Grant Park and the streets Shrine Center in American community to discuss in 1992. Andrew Przybylo, one of nearby, including Columbus Drive. Addison, Illinois concerns of Chicago’s Polonian Ted’s sons and Mayor of Niles, stat- It was a perfect sunny day as Coach to attend the 16th communities. Topics on that agenda ed that family members of his late “K,” Mike Krzyzewski, coach of Annual Spring were the Smolensk air tragedy, visa sister, Althea Przybylo Kroger, who Duke University’s Blue Devils, this Ball sponsored waiver prospects, and governmental passed away in 2012, inherited her year’s NCAA basketball champs, re- by the Gift From representation by Polish Americans. portion of the business, but want to turned to his hometown of Chicago the Heart Founda- A controversial topic among liquate their portion of the business to serve as the grand marshal. Vice tion (GFHF), Dar some members of the Polish Ameri- rather than continuing the operation marshals were Ferdinand S. Leya, Serca. The April can community has been the Smo- of the White Eagle. Also, according M.D., renowned cardiologist, and 11th Ball was lensk tragedy. Senator Durbin made to Ms. Klopak, the decision to sell Dr. Jan Jaworski, historian and themed “ Span- it clear that the United States will the business has as much to do with author. ish Eyes, Polish not initiate any type of investigation the economic struggles of the ban- This year, Chicago’s 124th annu- Hearts.” During without approval from the govern- quet business, as it does with set- al celebration of the Polish Consti- the cocktail re- ment of the Republic of Poland, tling her sister’s estate. tution of 1791 began with the Rais- Piotr and Magdalena Wolodkowicz. ception, the Xazz since it is a NATO ally of the United Klopak said, “We’ve had a won- ing of the Flag Ceremony on Daley Band played States. derful business and our customers Plaza. Prior to the parade, a sold-out distinction of having 1,400 students selections with Spanish rhythms. Senator Durbin also appeared to have been loyal and supportive. We brunch, hosted by the Chicago Soci- enrolled in its Palatine and Buffalo During dinner, the WICI Dance be a bit pessimistic about the pos- have had a very happy life here. ety of the Polish National Alliance, Grove schools, which may make it Ensemble entertained with a perfor- sibility of Congress approving a That’s the sadness, but we have to was held at the Hotel Allegro. Mike the largest Polish language school mance of Spanish and Polish dances comprehensive immigration bill. move on.” Krzyzewski was on hand to meet outside of Poland. According to Jan including a waltz and a mazurka However, during this discussion, She went on to say that “The brunch guests, including the Most Kopec, President of the Alliance of composed by Wojciech Kilar and Frank Spula reminded everyone White Eagle is a symbol of Poland, Rev. Andrew P. Wypych, Auxiliary Polish Clubs and chair of this year’s Aleksander Fredro. Throughout the that the Polish American Congress and my father wanted it to be a Bishop of Chicago, the Most Rev. Constitution Day Parade, the first evening the Slowianie Band played has been trying for at least 10 years home for the Polish people. But as Jan Wątroba, Bishop of Rzeszów, parade was held in Chicago in 1892 to the delight of the guests who were to include Polish citizens in the Visa the city has gentrified, we have had Poland, Illinois U.S. Senators Dick in the Polish neighborhoods. there to support GFH, in its mission Waiver Program. Durbin promised all nationalities’ functions and we Durbin and Mark Kirk, Timothy The three days of festivities end- of providing community services to look into this issue and find out if average around 3,000 patrons each C. Evans, chief judge of the Cook ed with a Mass held at Holy Trinity that promote health, wellness, and he could help. week.” Finally she ended by saying, County Circuit Court, Marlena Church celebrated by Bishop Jan medical care for children with and Some participants also lamented “We are thankful and grateful for all Pierzchala, 2015 Parade Queen, Wątroba with special intentions for without special needs. that the Polish American community of the loyal customers.” and numerous state, city, and county the people of Poland and in remem- This year, GFHF honored sev- does not have adequate representa- officials, along with a multitude of brance of the 224th anniversary of eral individuals with its Golden tion in the U.S. Congress. Referenc- members of Polonian organizations. the Polish Constitution. Heart Award for their dedication ing this issue, Durbin noted that the The Perfect Gift The thousands of parade watch- At the brunch, the Chicago Soci- to its mission. These honorees in- Polish American community is not for Graduation— ers viewing the parade along Dear- ety scholarship recipients were an- cluded Mary Sendra Anselmo, alone with regards to this problem. born Street were joined by thou- nounced. They are: Ewa Balutows- President of the Legion of Young Other ethnic groups, like Polonia, Order Now! sands more who saw television ka of Des Plaines, $3,000; Damian Polish Women; Grzegorz Handzel, lost large clusters of electorates as coverage by Polvision, Chicago’s Opiola of Burbank, Illinois, $2,000; President of Handzel and Associ- they moved out of their city neigh- Sterling Polish TV station. Polonia is indebt- and Sarah Dembeck of Shelby ates Insurance Agency; Highlander borhoods into scattered multi-ethnic Silver ed to Polvision for broadcasting the Township, Michigan, $1,000. Riders Riding Club, represented city and suburban communities. Polish entire parade in both English and by Edward Potempa, a not-for-profit Meeting with Senator Durbin Eagle Bead Polish. A special “dziękuje bardzo” POLISH ARTS CLUB HOLDS family-oriented riding club for mo- were Mary Sendra Anselmo, for your goes out to English language com- 79TH ART EXHIBITON. The Pol- torcycle enthusiasts; Agnieszka and president of the Legion of Young mentator, Barbara Chalko, mar- ish Arts Club of Chicago opened its Marek Kowalczyk, owners of Idea Polish Women, Joseph A. Drobot, Pandora SHOWN LARGER Bracelet THAN ACTUAL SIZE keting representative for the Illinois 79th Annual Fine Art Exhibition on Furniture Boutique, The Michael Jr., president of the Polish Roman $3500 each* State Treasurer’s Office and presi- April 26. The juried event drew over A. Krawczyk Memorial Founda- Catholic Union, Richard Owsiany, dent of the Polish Scouting Orga- 200 art enthusiasts, who filled the tion, and Jolanta Konarski and president of the Polish Museum of Call (908) 862-1927 nization. Sylwester Skora of WP- Sabina P. Logisz Great Hall of The Bogumiła Raszewska, both indis- America, Barbara Bilszta, director for credit card orders or NA-1490AM, Slawek Budzik of Polish Museum of America to view pensable GFHF volunteers. of the Paderewski Symphony Or- make check payable to WNUI-1080AM, and Małgorzata 112 works of art by 39 artists. Kuba Luczkiewicz received a chestra, Lucas Fuksa, attorney and “Golden Lion Jewelry” and Ptasynska of WNUR-1090AM The jury was composed of Ag- special thank you, for not only cre- president of the Polish American mail to address below. provided the enthusiastic Polish lan- nieszka Ziemacka-Masters, art ating a very moving documentary Leadership-Political Action Com- Specify guage coverage. A special thank you historian and art critic, Barbara short film about GFHF children, but mittee, Ewa Prokop, executive Sterling Silver to Anna Zolkowski Sobor, whose Mirecki, art critic and art curator, also for presenting it at this year’s director of the Polish American As- or Sterling English language press release in- and Jan Sliwinski, painter and inter- Ball. sociation (PAA), Daniel Pikarski, Silver with NY & NJ please add formed the news media of the event. national scenographer. After much attorney and PAA board member, 14KT gold Once again, the parade show- deliberation, the judges selected the DURBIN MEETS WITH POL AM and Frank Spula, president of the appropriate sales tax plating *FREE shipping to cased Polish values, history, tradi- winners: first place, Joanna Ka- LEADERS. At an April 8th con- Polish American Congress and Pol- continental U.S. only tions, and culture. There were 107 puscienska; second place, Piotr ference held at Chicago’s Ukrai- ish National Alliance. Hubert Cio- GOLDEN LION JEWELRY parade entries, three bands, 34 Pol- Wolodkowicz; and third place, Ire- nian Cultural Center, Senator Dick romski, president of the Copernicus P.O. Box 199 ish language schools, and many na Siwek. Honorable mention recip- Durbin (D-Ill.) mentioned that the Center, and Gregg Kobelinski, its Port Reading, NJ 07064 Polish and Polish American organi- ients included Richard J. Kryczka, U.S. Senate would provide some executive director, acted as modera- www.goldenlionjewelry.com zations. Polish diplomats, societies, Iwona Mosiolek, Izabela Jancze- form of assistance to the Ukraine if tors for this meeting. 8 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • JUNE 2015

POLONIA OF THE EASTERN GREAT LAKES / Michael Pietruszka Festival Time Starts this Month POLONIA TIDBITS. The Cana- sissauga, Ontario on May 3 ... The nadian Women’s Federation held THE POLISH SCHOLARSHIP Everyone is encouraged to par- dian Kashub Festival was held in Syracuse Polish Home hosted a its Gala Banquet at the Solidarity FUND announced that its 61st An- ticipate in this event. Wilno Heritage Park in the Mada- Polish Constitution day event at Hall in Hamilton, Ontario on the nual Syracuse Polish Festival will For more information, contact waska Valley in eastern Ontario Pulaski Park in Syracuse on May 16th ... Corpus Christi Church on take place the weekend of June 19 Steve Flor at (315) 374-2404. on May 2 ... Polish Constitution 4 ... On May 6, Verlyn Klinken- Buffalo’s East Side participated in through 21 in Clinton Square in Day was marked by Polish veter- borg discussed his novel, “The Last the New York Landmark Conser- Downtown Syracuse. Entertain- THE 37TH ANNUAL Polish ans of World War II at St. Stanislaus Fine Time,” which tells the story vancy’s Fifth Annual Sacred Sites ment for this year’s festival will be American Festival will be held in Church in Buffalo’s Historic Polo- of George and Eddie’s, a blue col- Open House Weekend on May 16 provided by Jimmy Sturr, Salt City Cheektowaga Town Park, July 16- nia District on May 3 ... The Pol- lar Polish American bar in Buffalo, and 17 ... The Chopin Singing Soci- Brass, Melody Lane, John Spilett 19. The featured performers will ish Constitution of 1791, the oldest at the Filling Station in Larkinville ety performed at the May Crowning Trio, Popshow Band, Billionaires include the Cheektowaga Commu- written constitution in Europe and in Downtown Buffalo as part of the at St. Casimir Church in Buffalo’s Band from Syracuse N.Y., Lechowia nity Symphony Orchestra, Polka the second oldest written constitu- Larkin Square Author Series. Kaisertown neighborhood on May Polish Folk Dancers from Canada, Family, John Gora, John Stevens’ tion in the world, was read in Polish The music of the John Gora 17 ... SWAP Post 114 from Toronto Rymanowski Brothers Orchestra, Doubleshot, Maestro’s Men, Spe- and English at the Adam Mickie- Band and Special Delivery was marked the 71st anniversary of the New Direction Band and the Hen- cial Delivery, Rare Vintage and the wicz Library and Dramatic Circle featured at the Third Annual Spring Battle of Monte Cassino with a day- ninger High School Band. Polish Heritage Dancers of WNY. in Buffalo as part of the group’s Pol- Polka Dance at the John Paul II Pol- long program at Paderewski Park in The Pulaski Association Parade will ish Constitution Day observance.… ish Cultural Centre in Mississauga Vaughn, Ontario on the 17th ... The ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE. The an- travel down Harlem Road starting at An exact replica of the Polish May on May 8 ... ZHP Baltyk hosted a Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra nual parade and mass in Niagara-on- 1:30 p.m. on the 19th. 3rd Constitution, which was a gift Spring Zabawa, featuring “Polton” sponsored a VIP Tour of Poland, the-Lake, Ontario, Canada, which to Erie County Judge Michael Pi- at Polish National Union of Canada which included art and music tours pays homage to the all-volunteer TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE etruszka by a delegation from Rz- Hall in Toronto on the 9th ... On of Krakow and Warsaw led by Mae- Polish Blue Army, will be held Sun., for the Buffalo Bisons baseball eszow in the 1990s, is currently part May 9 and 10, Kinga Mitrowska stro JoAnn Falletta and BPO Princi- June 14. Starting at 12:15 p.m., the team’s “Polish Festival Night” to of the collection of the Buffalo and presented “Magiczny Broadway” at pal French Horn Jacek Muzyk, from pilgrimage begins at Polish Military be held at Coca Cola Field in Down- Erie County Historical Society. the After Hours Club in Mississauga May 17-24. Cemetery (on Byron Street, across town Buffalo on August 11. Also on the 3rd, the Church ... On May 10, Leszek Samborski “Trubadurzy,” a Polish vocal from St. Mark’s Church, behind St. of the Mother of God, Queen of and Danuta Lechowska-Czarnik and instrumental group founded in Vincent de Paul Church). THE GENERAL PULASKI AS- Poland in Scarborough, Ontario performed at “National Passions 2: Lodz in 1964, performed at the St. This is a yearly pilgrimage to this SOCIATION will honor educators hosted a musical program entitled Mama i Matka Ojczyzna” at Failte Stanislaus Social Center in Buf- historic site and the cemetery where of Polish descent at its dinner at “Z Dawna Polski Tys Krolowa” fea- in Mississauga. falo on May 21, at the Polish Hall 26 volunteers are buried. They were the Creekside Banquet Facility in turing performances by the Toronto The Professional & Business in Burlington, Ontario on May 22 training at the Tadeusz Kosciuszko Cheektowaga on September 11. Sinfonietta Strings, Novi Singers, Women of Polonia held its Schol- and the John Paul II Polish Cultural Camp, for deployment to France in v v v Chor Gloria Dei, sopranos Julia De- arship Dinner at Kloc’s Grove in Centre in Mississauga on the 23rd ... 1918. Due to an influenza epidemic If you have an item for this col- bowska and Kasia Konstanty, tenor West Seneca on May 14 ... Hamburg Also on May 21, the Chopin Sing- they died before deployment to Eu- umn, please send the information by Krzysztof Bielus and Krzysztof Ja- Town Clerk Cathy Rybczynski an- ing Society Men’s Choir serenaded rope but their souls are remembered the 6th day of the month preceding worski ... Polish rockers Krzysztof, nounced that she will be seeking the ladies at the Chopin Mothers’ each and every year by the Cana- publication month (i.e. June 6 for Piotr and Wojtek Cugowski played another term in that position in this Day Celebration at the Millennium dian Polish Congress and the Polish the July issue) to pietruszka@veri- at the Cawthra Park Theatre in Mis- year’s elections ... The Polish Ca- Hotel in Cheektowaga. American Congress. zon.net. 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THE PONDERING POLE / Edward Poniewaz And Then Comes the Joy I heard a talk by a young woman discovery that I also became more ing Dennis’ connection to the ac- be of Scottish origin,” which is very in April. It was sponsored by my interested in my roots. I loved col- cordion: weak proof for this website. Addi- employer, SSM Health, for its an- lege and loved going to the library Long before the rock band tionally there is the “possibly other” nual “Mission Days,” a mini-retreat and I spent a considerable amount Styx broke through in the late part which could be 90% of her and refresher on why and how we of time reading Polish history and 1970s with its showy, theatrical ethnicity. Pondering minds need to do our jobs. culture (instead of economics). The style, and decades before a solo know, still, if her birth name Gow is Allison Massari is a motivational thought occurred to me along the career that still attracts hardcore short for McGowen or Gowronski. speaker and her inspiration for the way that the Poles who were liv- fans of classics such as “Lady,” Jen Psaki, Whitehouse Com- various topics she presents comes ing under the Godless, communist and “Come Sail Away,” there munications Director is Polish and from her life-altering experience oppression, maintained their adher- was a boy with an accordion on Greek according to Wikipedia. The of being nearly burned alive almost ence and devotion to their faith not the south side of Chicago. Sev- name Psaki reminds me of my folk twenty years ago. Since SSM is a only as an act of protest but also as en-year-old Dennis DeYoung dancing/singing days with the “ps” healthcare company, this presen- an act of love, a love for God and heard a neighborhood kid play prefix prevalent in the Slask dialect. tation was specific to the pain she a love of freedom. The hearts and and, more importantly, saw how Jen is a very sharp gal who does a endured and the care she received minds of the Polish people defied impressed his own mother was. great job talking around some very during her recovery. Sister Kathleen the communists with their religion Suddenly, young Dennis knew tough situations coming from the Buchheit told us to have our tissues and yet I could practice mine, any that this thing with bellows and current White House. Keep going, ready and I’m tearing up again re- time, no restriction, and no problem buttons and shiny keys was the Jen. calling what happened to her while in the good ol’ United States. At one ticket to winning his mother’s Dinker’s in Omaha, Nebraska writing this. point, lightning bolt, from their situ- SEVIGNY. Her mom is a Malinowski approval. is on the list, and so is Wolski’s, of The theme of this Mission Days ation and conflict, I figured shame from home. “She was Italian, and that was Wisconsin. The list is “The Most was “The Great Reveal.” What Al- on me and found joy, so to speak, in THIS IS COOL. …and gives me the law: if you’re an Italian son, Iconic Bar in Every State (and lison revealed was, as she recov- going to Mass each week. joy. Chloe Sevigny is accomplished you must play the accordion,” D.C.).” Dinker’s has a Polish con- ered, she began to realize that the The other story is about a long- at a lot of things including remain- quipped DeYoung, who often nection, “opened by Frank Synow- pain actually became a source of joy time parishioner at St. Stanislaus ing cool according to the April 22, uses humor to punctuate both iecki in 1965,” but is Wolski’s, Pol- for her, that it gave her the desire to Kostka, Stanley Kaminski, who 2015 edition of the New York Post. life lessons and reflections on ish or not? Should be an easy one to keep going, and was an outcome for celebrated his 95th birthday this The actress, designer, style icon, the grand illusion that is rock and confirm simply from the name but the goodness in her life and with life year. The story is during World War and now author, has a Polish mother roll. also from asking all of the folks that in general. I’m thinking of some of II. Stas’ scrambled with his family Janine (nee Malinowski) and was First I have never heard of the have a tee-shirt that says, “I closed my more painful experiences and it out the back door of their home in proclaimed way back in 1994 by Italian fondness for the accordion Wolski’s.” They had to be talking is hard to recall too much good that Eastern Poland while the bad guys the New Yorker magazine as “the although as a side note, the accor- about something till closing! came out of it but the basic prem- were waiting to get in the front. coolest girl in the world.” The Post dion player for the Polka Mass at St. ise, from pain or trauma or conflict Many didn’t make it and the vil- article acknowledges that status and Stan’s in St. Louis for many, many IF YOU HAVE A THOUGHT about produces happiness or awareness or lagers/village were raped and pil- lists nine reasons why she “really years was Italian. Now, can some- this month’s topic, answers to the something positive. Yeah, I get that laged. Long story short, he eventu- is that cool.” I believe one of the one find out the ethnic background questions, a question of your own, and it led me to these two stories of ally made it to America and to St. main reasons is that she has a Polish of Dennis’ father? or have interesting facts to share, a Polish nature. Louis to find hope, work, and start mother! Check it out as it is a fun Ethnicity update on Elle contact me at: Edward Poniewaz, At the start of my freshman year a new life. Considering the turmoil read and a nice prop for Chloe. Macpherson who appeared on the 6432 Marmaduke Avenue, St. Lou- in college I decided that freedom he endured and seeing a picture of Ethnicelebs list in April as “Scot- is, MO 63139; email alinabrig@ya- from my parents and home gave me the Kaminski clan today with all of POLISH OR NOT? Follow up to the tish, possibly other.” Normally EC hoo.com. the perfect lazy and irresponsible the grand kids and great grandkids May 2015 Pondering Pole, Dennis documents their findings with - ac N.B. If you send email, reference option not to go to church, even has to make him happy and feel at DeYoung of the rock group Styx, is tual links to quotes by the person or the Polish American Journal or the though, mind you, I attended a Cath- peace. I admire him very much and not Polish, at least on his mother’s some other verifiable reference but Pondering Pole in the subject line. olic university. It was during this I wish him a heartfelt sto lat! side. Here is an excerpt from an ar- in this case their substantiation for I will not open an email if I do not time of newfound expression and ticle in the Huffington Post regard- her ancestry is “Elle’s surname can recognize the subject or the sender.

SPOTLIGHT ON LONG ISLAND / Barbara Szydlowski Have You Made Your Plans for St. John’s Eve? St. John’s Eve or the night of from the town’s ministers and mem- ents and omit the other is the most town armed themselves with all quickly. There was the festive Polish June 23 (summer equinox) the feast bers of the Spokane YMCA. The grievous insult imaginable.” sorts of weapons in a n attempt to Night at the Elks Club with friends of love which has been enshrined in date suggested was June 5, as it was In 1972, sixty two years after it defend the city, however, the Ta- and much laughter and dancing after European culture by Shakespeare’s Dodd’s father birthday, but moved was proposed Father’s Day was per- tars rode in killing and beating the the Lenten season, and in between “Midsummer Night’s Dream,” an back to the 19 as ministers claimed manently established by President people with whips. While in Poland preparing to meet the deadline for ancient ritual representing a combi- they needed extra time to prepare Richard Nixon. on tour, an unforgettable experience filing my income taxes. When this nation of the cult of water and fire sermons on such a new subject as as in Krakow for this feast day. was done it was off to the movies rooted in the pre-Christian era. The fathers. FEAST OF CORPUS CHRISTI. to relax saw, “Child 44”, which water cult (patron saint is St. John However, Father’s Day was not The feast of Corpus Christi, Boże EVENTS. On Long Island, the was interesting. I had the pleasure the Baptist) has survived in the cus- quickly accepted as Mother’s Day. Ciało, is an important holiday day American Polish Council of Long of meeting at our local public li- tom of placing candle lit wreaths on Members of the all-male Congress in Poland. Religious processions Island will hold their annual Fa- brary on a Sunday afternoon Alyse the water. felt that a move to proclaim the day bearing large banners embroidered ther’s Day Polish Picnic at Nas- Zwick, “Miss New York of 2009” According to tradition, fire pro- official might be interpreted as self- with the images of Saints, figures of sau County Eisenhower Park, East who spoke of her participation with tected one against misfortune, and congratulatory. saints carried by children, women Meadow. The area reserved for the the various veterans organizations fields enveloped by the smoke were In 1916 President Woodrow and men dressed in costumes. In the picnic is the Cherry Section, starting in the New York area. and how we thought to be safe from hail. Hence Wilson and his family observed the ancient city of Krakow, during the at 9:00 a.m. to dusk … .An evening can help the veterans, as well her bonfires were lit, in which young day. While in 1924 President Cal- procession, there can be seen a fig- of Polish music, song and enter- participation in the Veterans Day men jumped over and around which vin Coolidge recommend that states ure of a Tatar warrior with his legs tainment will be held on Sunday, Parade, in New York City. young ladies danced and sang. This should hold their own Father’s Day thrust through a wooden horse. This July 5 at the band shell located in custom has been perpetuated by the observance, but in 1957 Senator is to commemorate a battle fought Eisenhower Park, East Meadow “Song of St. John’s Eve” written by Margaret Chase Smith wrote Con- over seven centuries ago, when the starting at 7:00 p.m. The admission the polish poet Jan Kochanowski. gress that “Either we honor both our marauding Tatars came to the very to the park is free, and for your com- Today, the Slavonic folk rituals, parents, mother and father, or let us gates of Krakow while the ruling fort bring your lawn chair.to enjoy festivities, bonfires and wreaths are desist from honoring either one. But prince and his nights were waging the evening at the park. reflected in a modern 20th century to single out just one of our two par- war in Silesia. The citizens of the April came to a close rather celebration known as “Wreaths on the Vistula.” POLISH-ENGLISH POLISH AMERICAN TRIBUTE TO DAD. 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SPORTS / Tom Tarapacki Washington Wizards’ Marcin Gortat is One Proud Pole other Polish guy in the NBA with work in wholesale trading and ac- ... Germany’s Angelique Kerber a big contract, and that personally tively promoted American football upset Denmark’s Caroline Wozni- gives me the confidence to fulfill my in Poland. He enjoyed life, and re- acki to win the Stuttgart claycourt dream of getting to the NBA,” said mained a bachelor until his late 40s. title. Both have Polish-born parents Karnowski, a junior who is averag- Just before his death he was happy ... Janusz Kurczab, a Polish fencer, ing 10.8 points and 5.9 rebounds per to hear that that Babatunde Aiyeg- mountaineer and expedition leader game. “That’s what I’m working busi signed a contract with the Min- who competed in the individual and for.” nesota Vikings, becoming the first team épée events at the 1960 Sum- This year Gortat, who was the native Pole to join the NFL without mer Olympics, died at 77 ... Bobby 57th pick in the 2005 draft, nearly having come up through the U.S. Hurley, who led the University of was voted on to the NBA All-Star college system. Buffalo to its first ever NCAA bas- team. It’s not only because of his ketball tournament appearance, took improved play, but also due to the HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE? over as head coach at Arizona State. voting by Polish fans. “Poland One of the hottest tickets of the THEY SAID IT pretty much extended my dream,” summer may be the U.S.-Poland Gortat said. “I made my dream of volleyball match in Chicago- “Guys would come in and buy making it to the NBA, but they ex- land. The U.S. Men’s Volleyball gloves and be like, ‘Hey, you think tended it by getting me almost on this one’s good for my kid?’ I’d GORTAT Team, defending its FIVB World the all-star team. So I’m so proud of SZARO League championship, will face be like, ‘I would personally take Washington Wizards’ Marcin my country. You can’t imagine. I’m vard. As a Crimson freshman Szaro Poland in the Sears Centre Arena that one. They’d be like, ‘Nah, I Gortat was the subject of a nice ar- one of the proudest Polish guys on broke the school record for season in Hoffman Estates near Chicago like this one anyway.’ ‘All right, I ticle in the Washington Post by Jorge Earth right now.” points (56), was second in rushing on June 12-13. guess I don’t know what I’m talking Castillo. The piece pointed out that with 487 yards (averaging 6.3 yards A large contingent supporting about.’“ POLISH PIONEER PASSES. “Gortat has established himself as a One a carry), and as the team’s punter the Polish team is expected. “We Pitcher Drew Rucinski, about Wizards fan favorite, a productive of the few natives of Poland to play averaged 34.1 yards a kick and hit enjoy going to Chicago,” U.S. working at a sporting goods store NBA center with a gregarious per- in the NFL — and a Harvard gradu- 14 of 14 extra points. Szaro went Head Coach John Speraw said. about a year and a half ago, after sonality and a $60 million contract.” ate to boot — recently passed away. out for outdoor track that spring and “We get great crowds. This time being released by the Cleveland A Gortat action figure giveaway was Rich Szaro recently died in Warsaw broke the school and the New Eng- we hope it is more American Indians. He was eventually picked one the reasons for one of the few at the age of 67. land javelin record with a toss of than Polish. We need to battle the up by the Angels, and was on their sellouts this season. Ryszard “Rich” Julian was born 246’ 7”. However, after a foot injury energy that the Polish fans bring opening day roster this year. v v v Marcin is especially loved in in Rzeszów, Poland, and was 14 during his sophomore year, he was no matter where they are in the Poland. He is the son of a two-time when he moved from Poland to forced to give up running and he world.” “Kaminsky is such a star that Olympic boxing medalist who went Brooklyn with his family in 1962. stuck to place kicking for the next In 2014 the U.S. won the even though he has a Polish last on to become a four-star captain in Even though he didn’t touch a foot- three years. The left-footed, soccer- FIVB World League, an elite an- name, Charles Barkley still man- the Polish army, so Marcin started ball until he came to America, Rich style kicker set two Harvard records nual men’s volleyball competi- ages to pronounce it correctly.” “Respect for Polish Soldiers,” an was an instant star for St. Francis for career points in place-kicking, tion in which the best teams in — Mark Titus in grantland. initiative to support military fami- Prep in Queens. A running back and led the team in scoring in 1969, and the world compete in pool play. com, on college hoops star Frank lies and help change the Polish kicker, the 5-foot-11, 185-pound se- was selected All-Ivy his senior year. Also last year, Poland won the Kaminsky III v v v public’s perception of its soldiers. nior broke the New York City sin- After graduating with a degree World Championship, a separate “They hate them,” Gortat said. gle season scoring record with 164 in economics, Rich worked abroad. (and more prestigious) interna- “Since the very beginning of or- “They think they are mercenaries, points. However, he saw a group of foreign- tional FIVB event. ganized football in Poland, Ryszard so they’re posting a lot of different In St. Francis’ famous unde- born, soccer-style kickers coming Poland’s World League squad (Szaro) has been active in promot- comments about them. They’re talk- feated season of 1966, Rich scored into the NFL and revolutionizing the will not include, key members ing and developing this sport in Po- ing bad about them, and they don’t 164 points in eight games, a league kicking game. One was fellow Pole of Poland’s championship team, land. He was always eager to share appreciate what soldiers do for us, record. (It broke the mark set by fel- Chester Marcol, who was selected Mariusz Wlazly and Michal his valuable football knowledge for our country.” low St. Francis product Ray Rat- by Green Bay Packers in the sec- Winiarski. (The 31-year-old with Polish players. We will always Gortat’s biggest Polish supporter kowski). Szaro was named a Parade ond round of the 1972 NFL Draft. Wlazly was recently presented remember his smile, optimism and in this country is probably Przemek All-American. He later was eventu- Marcol scored 128 points his rookie the SportsMan of the Year Award sense of humor.” Karnowski. He is the starting cen- ally inducted in the school’s Inaugu- year, leading the league in scoring, at the SportAccord Euronews — Jędrzej Stęszewski, Com- ter at Gonzaga, one of the top Divi- ral Ring of Honor, with other greats and being named NFC Rookie of Awards Ceremony in Sochi, Rus- missioner of the American Football sion I college teams in the country. like Vince Lombardi and Joe Torre. the Year and All-Pro. Longing to sia). However, Bartosz Kurek, League in Poland (PLFA). v v v He is also Gortat’s backup center on Szaro was the most highly re- play football again, and perhaps in- one of the sport’s best spikers, the Polish national team and hopes cruited schoolboy in the country, fluenced by Marcol’s success, Szaro has returned to the squad. “Americans will see that Poland to join Gortat in the NBA at some but after getting a pitch from Sena- came back to the U.S. After a stint can play football.” point. “I see him in the NBA, an- tor Robert F. Kennedy he chose Har- in the WFL, Szaro signed with New — Babatunde Aiyegbusi, the PERKOSKI’S NOTEBOOK. Orleans in 1975. Brad 6-9, 351-lb. 27-year-old football His best year was 1976, when he Keselowski passed Kurt Busch on player from Poland, who recently led the NFL in field goal accuracy, the second green-white-checkered was signed as an offensive lineman SUPPORT THE PAJ PRESS FUND making 78 percent of his attempts. finish to score a dramatic victory in by Minnesota. the Auto Club 400 ... Canadian born v v v n 1978, a voluntary fund-raising campaign was launched by a group Szaro was a left-footed kicker, but could kick almost as well with his Jordan Bachynski, led the nation “I told him to keep his shirt on,” of loyal readers of the Polish American Journal entitled “We Love the in blocks (133) and blocks per game he said. “He asked me what would PAJ Press Fund” in order to help cover rising postage, material right foot. He once made a right- footed field goal in a game when an (4.03) in his senior season at Arizo- happen if he took it off. I said Se- and production costs. na State, now plays for Westchester cret Service probably wouldn’t like IDonations to the PAJ Press Fund are also used to support our reader injury prevented him from swinging in the NBA D-League ... Brigham it. He said, ‘What could they do to services (postage, telephone, research, etc.), provide newsclippers with his left foot. He ended his career in 1979 with the New York Jets, both- Young receiver Jake Ziolkowski me?’” stamps and envelopes, and cover extraordinary expenses in producing finished his high school career as — President Barrack Obama, the paper. The Polish American Journal is not a profit-making ven- ered by persistent injuries with his foot and hamstring and eager for Wauconda (IL) High School’s re- talking about the visit to the White ture. Thanks to its dedicated staff, the PAJ is published­ as a “public cord holder for receptions (86), re- House by Rob Gronkowski and the service” for American Polonia. new challenges. Szaro, who spoke six languages, ceiving yards (1,806) and TDs (18) New England Patriots. Donations to the PAJ Press Fund will be acknowledged in the paper ... leksander “Olek” Czyz, who v v v unless otherwise directed by the contributor. then returned to international trade. He lived in New York but trav- played basketball for Duke and Ne- “Oh, I think it was phenomenal vada, now plays professionally for A sincere “THANK YOU” for your donations to the PAJ PRESS FUND: elled extensively throughout South ... And I really liked that coming PGE Turów Zgorzelec of the Polish Stephen R. Ambor, Gettyburg, Pa.; Mr. & Mrs. John F. Halley, Rowland America, Europe, and the Far East. from Oklahoma, it kind of had the Basketball League ... After leading Heights, Calif.; Peggy Kwik, New Carrollton Pkwy, Md.; Virginia Millar, Szaro said one of the most reward- same big history, small-town feel West Virginia in tackles and tackles Port Orange, Fla.; Dr. John Niziol, Clifton, N.J.; Dennis Piotrowski, ing times of his life was when he organization. I really loved that. It’s for loss last fall, LB Nick Kwiat- Torrance, Calif.; Frank Pudysz, Woodstock, Ga.; Thomas L. Shannon, used his Harvard connections to just a great organization. I can’t wait koski is being moved from middle Saginaw, Mich.; Rev. Carl Urban, Schenectady, N.Y.; Julius Warzybok, link skilled Jewish professionals to come here and help them out.” to outside linebacker ... Michael Woodbridge N.J.; Richard and Pearl Wilgosz, Hollywood, Fla.; Walt emigrating from Russia to Ameri- — Oklahoma fullback Aaron “The Count” Bisping is looking Wojcik, Bensalem Pa.; Regina Wnukowski, Philadelphia, and two friends can businesses. Ripkowski, on visiting Green Bay, for a shot at the UFC Middleweight of the PAJ. Dziękujemy wam wszystkim! The PAJ thanks all who donated Szaro settled back in Poland in who drafted him in the 6th round of title after his recent win at UFC 186 to the Press Fund. the 1990s, where he continued to the NFL draft. MAIL TO: PAJ PRESS FUND POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL P.O. BOX 271, NORTH BOSTON, NY 14110-0271 FREE CATALOG! I want to make sure the POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL continues its HEAR ALL THE POLKA STARS service to American Polonia. Enclosed is my contribution of $______on

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POLISH CHEF / Robert Strybel Polonian Warm-Weather Fun For the past few months, we have ST JOHN’S EVE (Noc outdoor processions, ensures the offerings to the altar are among the ings, folk souvenirs, holy pictures, given you dozens of Spring and Świętojańska – June 23rd), this faithful of a Plenary Indulgence. ways of enriching its ethnic fl avor. Polish papal items, ethnic novelties Summer recipes. Since the warmer year falls on a Tuesday, so the pre- Family fun is provided by the food, Some PolAms also appreciate and (T-shirts, arm patches, fl ags, post- months have traditionally been the ceding or following weekend might games and entertainment that fol- identify with the polka-mass format. ers, etc.), folk costumes and acces- time for various Polish-American be the perfect occasion for a group low. Activities could include many sories, folkcraft items such as dolls, activities (festivals, fairs, fetes, picnic or festival featuring any of of the suggestions shown below. POLISH KNOWLEDGE/LAN- wood carvings, wycinanki, pisanki parish picnics, parades, jamborees, the activities presented below. The GUAGE QUIZ. (turniej wiedzy and gift items including amber jew- Fourth of July doings and harvest unique difference is the fl oating of FOURTH OF JULY (Święto o Polsce): In addition to contests elry and crystalware. fests), here are some ideas at which candle-lit wreaths on a nearby river, Niepodległości USA): Polish twists requiring brawn like those above, you can put those recipes to good creek, lake or pond after dusk and and touches can help give this occa- a war of wits should also be con- BEER TENT (piwiarnia pod nami- use: the building of blazing bonfi res over sion a more ethnic and therefore tru- sidered. Quizzes dealing with Pol- otem): Be sure you have genuine which daring young men jump to ly American fl avor. The Polish pres- ish history, famous personalities, Polish tipples available, including FATHER’S DAY (Dzień Ojca), show off their prowess. They are ence can be asserted in a Fourth of culture and assorted trivia as well celebrated this year on June 21st, also good to sing around and have a July parade through fl oats, march- as the language (How do you say such beers as Żywiec, Okocim, is the occasion for a club or parish kiełbasa roast. ing units and folk-costumed march- “thimble”, “father in-law” and “rhi- Tyskie, Lech, Leżajsk and Łomża, Father’s Day Dinner or Picnic. In ers and at picnics and festivals with noceros” in Polish?) may add appeal vodkas – Wyborowa, Chopin, Bel- addition to a choice of any of the PARISH PATRON’S FAIR (odpust any of the activities outlined below. and variety to your event. The more vedere, Sobieski, Żytnia, Żubrówka, activities presented below, it might parafi alny): The feastday of a par- so if attractive Polish prizes are Polonaise and Luksusowa; for the include a Father and Child Com- ish’s patron saint is the occasion of FIELD MASS (msza polowa): Pol- awarded to the winners. ladies a nice, light, smooth drink is munion breakfast as well as various an indulgence fair which provides ish outdoor events often began with “miód pitny” (Polish honey wine), father and son or daughter games, refreshment for body and soul. Re- an open-air mass. Including some POLISH GOODS STAND. (stoisko as is Cydr Lubelski (spiked Lub- contests and competitions of skill ceiving the sacraments and attend- traditional Polish hymns and hav- z polskimi towarami): Good sell- lin Cider) which tastes almost like and chance. ing mass, which often includes an ing folk-costumed faithful bring the ers at such stands are books, record- champagne.

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BOOKS IN BRIEF / Mary Lanham Unposted Letters and Armies of the Russo-Polish War UNPOSTED LETTERS: works are included, ranging from 1919-21 is no different. It boasts not CORRESPONDENCE, DIARIES, simple sketches to fanciful water- only more than 20 intricate color il- DRAWINGS, DOCUMENTS colors. Some of the correspondence lustrations of the uniforms of those 1940-1942 remains in the original French so involved, but also many historic By Franciszka Thermerson some knowledge of the language is photographs of key players, such as and Stefan Themerson necessary. Most of the writings that Jozef Pilsudski and Leon Trotsky, as Edited by Jasia Reichardt were originally in Polish have been well as those who were on the front Gaberbocchus & De Har- translated to English save a few of lines. One such image is that of the monie, 2013, 405 pps. Stefan’s poems. Women’s Volunteer Legion. In it, Postbus 3547 Unposted Letters: Correspon- the women are seen practicing with 1001 AH Amsterdam dence, Diaries, Drawings, Docu- a Russian heavy machine gun, one Deharmonie.nl ments 1940-1942 is available at behind the trigger with a second is Gaberbocchus.nl Amazon.com and BN.com. feeding the ammunition. The rest of Unposted Letters is a collection the female unit bears rifles acting as of letters, diary entries, telegrams, ABOUT THE AUTHORS. Francisz- both guards and scouts. These Pol- drawings, and other documents of ka Themerson (née Weinles) was ish women volunteers, numbering Franciszka Thermerson and her born in Warsaw in 1907. She gradu- about 2,500 fought in all branches husband Stefan during the period ated from the Warsaw Art Academy except armor and air service. of 1940 to 1942. This assortment correspondence as well as the works in 1931 and became a professional Following the end of the First of ephemera from the Thermerson that remained unsent, document illustrator and graphic artist. World War, Soviet Russia and So- ABOUT THE AUTHOR. Dr. Nigel archive was scanned, meticulously their feelings, hopes, and dreams Stefan Themerson was born in viet Ukraine battled against the Sec- Thomas is a freelance military au- translated, and beautifully arranged as well as the events that kept them Plock in 1910. He was a writer, poet, ond Polish Republic and the Ukrai- thor, translator, and military uni- to produce this gorgeous tome that separated from each other. At times novelist, and filmmaker. In 1931, he nian People’s Republic in a conflict form consultant. He is a formerly a is both a pleasure to the eye and the they lost touch, but they always and Franciszka married and later that threatened the very being of the senior lecturer in charge of the Busi- mind. found one another again. Francisz- made five films using experimental newborn Poland. This conflict, now ness Language Unit at the Univer- In 1938, Franciszka and Ste- ka’s skills were not limited to her photographic techniques. Following known as the Polish-Soviet War or sity of Northumbria, Newcastle. He fan Thermerson, an illustrator and painting, she wrote eloquently as the war, they founded Gaberboc- the Russo-Polish War of 1919-21, is the author or co-author of more writer respectively, moved from well. An excerpt from one of her chus Press which published books has had very few English texts for than 20 books on military history Warsaw to Paris to be a part of that letters to Stefan typifies her writing by Bertrand Russell, Alfred Jarry, historians to indulge and Armies of and uniforms. He currently resides that city’s creative scene. When war style: and Kurt Schwitters, as well their the Russo-Polish War 1919-21 is the in the United Kingdom. broke out the following year, they first in almost 30 years. “Now, at times, I stop as own original works. volunteered for the Polish Army in This book packs a lot of informa- ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR. if on the edge of a precipice Franciszka and Stefan Themer- France. Because of her skills as an tion into a slim volume. It contains Adam Hook studied graphic de- because I know that there is son both passed away in 1988. illustrator, Franciszka was assigned details about the organization of sign and has been a professional il- no hand that will help me, no to be a cartographer and illustrator Polish, Russian, Ukrainian, and Be- lustrator for over 30 years. He has words that will support me. Of- ARMIES OF THE RUSSO- by the Polish Government-in-Exile larusian respective militaries. The illustrated more than 70 military ten, I have a strange feeling of POLISH WAR 1919-21 and ended up in England. Mean- book also contains descriptions of titles for Osprey publishing as well wanting to throw myself, head by Nigel Thomas PhD while, Stefan became a soldier and battles, uniforms, and insignia. as Worldbook, Macmillan, and The first, into nonsense. But I stop Illustrated by Adam Hook remained in France. For two years Osprey publications are known University of Chicago Press, among because I am not sure of how to Osprey Publishing, 2014, 48 pps. they remained separated, so they for not only well-presented his- many other publishers. Adam Hook face that path, head first.” PO Box 3985 reached out to each other via hun- New York, NY 10185-3985 tory texts but fantastic imagery and currently lives in the United King- dreds of letters and telegrams. Their Over 20 plates of Franciszka’s ospreypublishing.com Armies of the Russo-Polish War dom. World War II POLONIA PLACES / Gregory L. Witul Diary of Boy Soldier Takes Honors in St. Stanislaus Kostka School in Winona, Minnesota Two Categories St. Stanislaus Kostka School LOS ANGELES — The Color of 602 East 5th Street, Wi- Courage—A Boy at War: The World nona, Minnesota War II Diary of Julian Kulski won Status: Open the Gold Award for Interior Design It’s June, and schools across (1-2 Color) and the Silver Award for the country are letting out for Autobiography/Memoir in the 2015 summer recess. Kids are getting Benjamin Franklin Awards. ready to go swimming, join a Winners were announced at a summer baseball team or hang ceremony held in Austin, Texas on out with friends at home. Of all April 10. Now in its 27th year, the these students, none are more Benjamin Franklin Award, spon- excited than the ones attending sored by the Independent Book St. Stanislaus Elementary in Wi- Publishers Association (IBPA), is nona, Minnesota. For over 125 the premier awards competition in years, this school, attached to independent publishing, recogniz- the Basilica of Saint Stanislaus ing excellence in independent pub- Kostka, has been building the lishing. There were nearly 1,400 foundation of young lives with entries this year. a solid Catholic education, high- Julian Kulski was a 10-year-old lighted with Polish culture. The former rectory that served as the first school The brick school building, which opened January 15, 1906. It boy scout living in Warsaw when Saint Stanislaus church was of St. Stanislaus Kostka. was razed in 1966 and replaced with a modern school. the Germans invaded Poland in established in 1871 in response 1939. His diary follows his wartime to the great number of Kaszu- eight classrooms, for six grades experience from ages 10 to 16. bian Poles settling in Winona. As more and more and over 680 students, it became apparent He quickly begins his own per- families moved into the area, Reverend Romuald to all, that a new school was needed. In late sonal war against the Germans with Byzewski, that church’s third pastor began lay- 1905, construction began on a new 12 class- small acts of sabotage but soon, at ing the groundwork for a true parish school. In room brick structure,but before they started age 12, is recruited into the Under- the mid 1880s, Father Byzewski sent a request in their new school, the students put on a ground Army by his Scoutmaster, to Mother Mary Caroline of the School Sisters of program for Archbishop Albin Symon who where he is trained in weapons han- Notre Dame for teaching sisters and had his for- visited Winona as part of his 1905 tour of dling and military tactics. Kulski mer rectory converted into a two-story, two-room the United States. undertakes a secret mission into the school. While waiting for the Sisters, organist Over the next 40 years, the school would Warsaw Ghetto, is captured by the Dominic Hamerski served as the first teacher to be remodeled, added on to, redecorated, and Gestapo, beaten, sentenced to Aus- the burgeoning school. The school was formal- reconfigured. The year 1920 would see over chwitz, rescued, fights in a -com ly established on September 5, 1887 when four 760 students enrolled and in 1944 the school mando unit during the vicious street teaching Sisters arrived to relive Mr. Hamerski. raised $43,000 for the war effort. In the late fighting of the 1944 Warsaw Upris- The sisters then quickly enrolled the rest of the 1940s, 19 former students became ordained ing, and ends as a 16-year-old Ger- children in the area, 290 in total, and began in- priests. To keep with Polish traditions the man POW ... finally risking a dash struction in their small wooden school. students would give a recital on May 3rd for freedom onto an American truck and singing Polish carols on KWNO during With the new Sisters living at the parish, The school as it appears today, with the Basilica of St. instead of waiting for “liberation” Christmas. In 1953, a major addition was a convent was erected for them and blessed in Stanislaus Kostka behind it. by the Soviets. 1892. The school quickly grew as did the num- added to the school that included an audito- Kulski’s diary is enriched by ber of attending Sisters. By 1896 the atten- rium and gymnasium. In 1966, the 61 year- lic Schools. Even part of a greater school sys- more than 150 photos and illustra- dance almost doubled to 504 students and when old brick part of the building was razed and a tem, the students of St. Stanislaus Elementary are tions and 13 maps. Mother General Mary Herman, head of the Sis- modern elementary school was built in its place. still connected to their Polish roots — so much The Color of Courage will be ters of Notre Dame visited the school in 1900, Over 125 years after its first class, St. Stan- so that, in 2013, they sent Easter baskets to the available from the Polish American she stated how impressed she was with both the islaus Kostka School is still teaching the youth of Chotomow Orphanage in Poland. Journal bookstore next month. teachers and the students of St. Stanislaus. With Winona, now as part of the Winona Area Catho- Visit our on-line library at www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • JUNE 2015 www.polamjournal.com 13

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ALL ABOUT POLAND’S NOBILITY / Robert Strybel Various types of Heraldic Devices (Coats of Arms) The term “family crest” used in father’s line), adoption or marriage, from other countries by traveling just carbon-copies of Western de- bones versions showing only the other countries does not do justice and many variously surnamed and foreign nobles who decided to put signs. Here are some things to bear shield and its main emblem. to Polish coats of arms (herby). This unrelated individuals shared the down roots in the Polish-Lithuanian in mind: needs a bit of explaining. same clan-name. For instance, The soil. Besides Germany and Bohe- FIELDS, IMAGERY, MOTTOS. Łabędź (Swan) coat of arms was mia, they came from such countries COMPONENTS OF COATS OF Generally speaking, Polish coats CLAN SYSTEM. The term “family shared by 346 variously surnamed as France, Hungary, Denmark and ARMS. The central feature of most of arms were more straightforward crest” used in other countries does and mostly unrelated noble fami- even England. (More on this in up- coats of arms used in the Polish- than their Western European coun- not do justice to Polish coats of arms lies with surnames ranging from coming articles.) Lithuanian Commonwealth was terparts. Although there are Polish (herby). Unlike many other coun- Audycki to Żukowski. The term a shield (tarcza) upon which the herby divided into halves or, less tries — where all the noble bearers “Wójcicki herbu Łabędź” meant OWN-NAME CLANS, ARMS. On main heraldic emblem (godło) was frequently into quarters, that was not of a single surname shared the same nothing more than “Wójcicki of the occasion, the nobles belonging to placed. Usually a crowned knight’s the most widespread practice. Most coat of arms, thereby justifying the Łabędź clan.” a given clan decided to go off and helmet was found directly above it. often a single emblem or image was term “family crest” — in Poland the set up a clan of their own and name In many coats of arms above the displayed on a shield of a single well-born belonged to noble clans. INDIGENOUS OR IMPORTED? it after their family surname. They knight’s helmet are ostrich plumes color. Neither mottoes nor any other They emerged the moment someone Although the basic concept of coats also adopted a coat of arms by that or peacock feathers with or with- inscriptions were normally included was ennobled and received a coat of arms as a distinguishing feature name. Quite often it was a modified out a crest (klejnot), a replication in Polish heraldic devices; in a few of arms usually for some heroic act of the well-born came to Poland version of their original clan arms. of the main shield element, or some rare instances a single letter of the or exemplary service to the crown. from the vast, usually via Germany Since the nobility of the sprawl- other symbol. Mantling (labry), alphabet may be seen. Compared Often the clan was named after the or Bohemia (land of the Czechs), ing Polish-Lithuanian Common- scrollwork resembling stylized to Western practices, animal imag- recipient of those honors. That clan- most of the clans and their attendant wealth, once one of Europe’s larg- leafy vines, on both sides of the ery is far more common in Polish name (which was also the name heraldic devices were of indigenous est land empires, displayed various shield rounded out the coat of arms. coats of arms, probably reflecting of the coat of arms) indicated the Polish and subsequently also Lithu- unique features, it is not surprising That was known as a full heraldic the heavily forested and largely ru- clan someone belonged to through anian and Ruthenian origin. How- that their heraldic emblems (coats achievement. However, at times one ral nature of the Polish-Lithuanian patrilineal inheritance (from one’s ever, quite a few did come directly of arms) likewise were not always may encounter abbreviated bare- Commonwealth.

POLISH CAN BE FUN! / Robert Strybel GENEALOGY / Stephen M. Szabados Words and Phrases Every PolAm Should Know PGSA 2015 Conference There may be some who want to describe the work- thing) Here is another great opportunity Archives website with step-by-step ings of an automobile engine, African flora and fauna or • Skąd jestećie? (Where are you /people/ from?) to jump start your Polish geneal- instruction. Free Wi-Fi is available the characters of Greek mythology in Polish, but today • Z Nowego Jorku, Z Chicago, Z Kalifornii, Z ogy research: The Polish Geneal- to allow you to follow along on your we will focus on the most common, typical and useful Toronto, Z Warszawy, Z Londynu, Z Paryża ogy Society of America (PGSA) laptop or tablet. The second session daily expressions. These may come in handy when vis- (from New York, Chicago, California, Torotno, has scheduled its 2015 Conference will cover two exciting new Polish itng Poland or to pleasantly surprise your Babcia, old Warsaw, London, Paris) for Sat., Sept. 26, and it will feature websites Geneteka and Metryki. Aunt Stella or Uncle Staś! • Mówisz po polsku? (Do you speak Polish?) four great speakers. If your family Learn how to search for ancestors lived on Chicago’s south side, mark in these databases that have been • Cześć (hi, hello); serwus (older form) • Trochę, ale jeszcze się uczę. (A little, but I’m still • Dzień dobry (good morning, good day; Note: there your calendar for Fri., Sept. 25 and indexed by the Polish Genealogical learning.) join the PGSA bus tour of the Polish Society (PTG). Learn how to obtain is no “good afternoon” in Polish, so use dzień dobry • Na zdrowie (Cheers; to your health – when raising until evening) churches and neighborhoods where the digitized vital records that are a toast) your ancestors lived. now available online. • Dobry wieczór (good evening) • Dziękuję (Thank you) • Dobranoc (Good night) The conference will be held at The bus tour on Friday will in- • Proszę (You’re welcome) the Chicago Marriott Midway at clude stops and tours of the “origi- • Witam (welcome or greetings) or witamy (we • Nie ma za co (Don’t mention it) 6520 S. Cicero Avenue in Chicago. nal” Sears-Roebuck water tower, St. welcome you, we greet you); witamy w niskich • Do widzenia (Goodbye) On Saturday morning, Ginger Frere Adalbert Parish in the Pilsen neigh- progach (slightly humorous – We welcome you to • Do zobaczenia (Be seeing you) will discuss the golden nuggets that borhood, St. Mary of Perpetual Help our humble abode) • Na razie (Catch you later) you can find in community and lo- Parish in Bridgeport, the Pullman • Bardzo mi miło (pleased to meet you – during • Powodzenia (Good luck) cal government resources including Railroad Car Company site and St. introductions) • Szczęśliwej podróży (Bon voyage) NARA at Great Lakes. The second Michael the Archangel Parish in the • Jak pańska godność? or jak się pan nazywa? • Szerokiej drogi (Have a safe trip – to a motorist) session in the morning will be led South Shore neighborhood. More (what’s your name to an unfamiliar male) by Ellie Carlson, who will give you views along the bus route will in- • Jak pani godność? or jak się pani nazywa? • Ile to kosztuje? (How much does it cost?) • Poproszę kotlet schabowy z kapustą i zimne piwo insights on dating your pictures by clude the Spiegel Warehouse, the (what’s your name to an unfamiliar female) identifying period clothes you see. 1893 Columbian Exposition Fair • Jak się nazywasz? (what’s your name to a familiar (I’ll have the breaded pork cutlet with sauerkraut and a cold beer – when ordering in a restaurant) The conference luncheon will Grounds, Immaculate Conception person or child) feature entertainment by the Keith Parish, over the Blues Brothers • Smacznego (Bon appétit; enjoy your meal!) • Jak się pan/pani ma or miewa? (How are you?) Stras and Rick Rzeszutko polka ra- movie ‘bridge,’ the site of US Steel • Jak idzie/jak leci? (How’s it going?) WORDS OF WISDOM dio show and will be followed by the mills and more. • Dobrze, nieźle, tak sobie, okropnie (Fine, not bad, Gdy kota nie ma, myszy harcują. keynote speaker Dominic Pacyga. Plan to stay at the Chicago Mar- so so, horrible) His talk is titled “Polish Chicago: riott Midway. The hotel is conve- • Kopę lat! (Long time no see) Please send all questions and comments to: strybel@ From Fourth Partition to Suburbia” niently located close to Midway • Co słychać? (What’s new, what’s up?) interia or airmail them to: Robert Strybel, ul. Kanio- and will describe the emigration of Airport and a discounted room rate • Nic nowego, stara bieda (Nothing much, same old wska 24, 01-529 Warsaw, Poland. four million Poles from the Russian, of $99 per night has been arranged Austrian and German partitions to for a limited number of conference the United States between 1870 and attendees. 1920 in search of a better life. Their Life is short. Your efforts in at- relocation is referred to as “the tending the PGSA conference will Fourth Partition.” be rewarded with a wealth of new Both afternoon sessions will be sources to find information for your given by Ola Heska. In the first af- family history. ternoon session learn how to obtain Visit www.PGSA.org for regis- vital records from the Polish State tration information and more detail.

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CULTURAL TELEGRAM / Kasia Romanowska Visa Waiver Summit at Polish Embassy Reenergized Effort for POREMSKI RICHARD PHOTO: Big Book Festival Stunning Animation, one of Poland Launched Big Book Festival is a large the Directors is a Pole reading festival that will take place Launched last year, a feature- by Richard Poremski June 12-14, in a former cheese fac- length animated film Kahlil Gi- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Inclu- tory Serwar, in 51 Hoża Str. in War- bran’s The Prophet will be screened sion in the U.S. Visa Waiver Pro- saw. The festival will offer a chance this summer in the United States. gram (VWP) means that citizens to chat on Skype with favorite writ- At the moment there is no informa- from the included countries can ers or listen to authors’ discussions. tion about the Polish premiere, yet travel to the U.S. without first -se A year ago, the Big Book Festival in the English version, we can hear curing a travel visa (limited legal was held under the slogan “Drink the voice of Salma Hayek and Liam permission) from a U.S. Embassy/ milk, wash your ears, read books.” Neeson and one of the directors, Mi- Consulate abroad. To date, Poland This year’s slogan is: “Men are not chal Socha is a Pole. The Prophet, a has not been able to secure the cov- dogs, they must read.” All festival collection of 26 short stories, writ- eted status despite being a staunch, events are free. ten in English by the Lebanese art- dependable ally of America in ev- ist, philosopher and writer, Kahlil ery respect. Entry into the VWP has A Chopin of Jazz Gibran, was published in 1923. become a top priority of the Polish government in Warsaw in recent Jazz stars, posters and movie From Poland to New York – screening. The Museum of Po- years. Poland has the full backing lin held a Krzysztof Komeda Film A Design Exhibition of President Barack Obama, but it is up to the U.S. Congress to pass Music Festival in May. Komeda is In May, Culture.pl presented a Ambassador Ryszard Schnepf (center) is shown addressing a national the enabling legislation for Poland’s not only a Polish “business card” in unique exhibition entitled Inside gathering of the various Polonia leaderships at the Polish Embassy on inclusion. Ambassador Ryszard the world, but the composer, who Out. Polish Graphic Design in the the critical matter of gaining Poland’s entry into the U.S. Visa Waiver Pro- Schnepf and the Polish American — like Chopin — is romantic and Making. The program showcased gram. To his right are Embassy officers First Counselor Monika Lipert, Congress were — and are — very refers to the European legacy, add- works by Polish graphic designers head of the political section, and Artur Orkisz, congressional affairs ad- proactive in lobbying both houses of ing to it a new weight. Even during and illustrators during the Wanted- visor. At left is General Edward Rowny (Ret.), president of the American- Congress regarding the VWP. his lifetime Komeda was considered Design festival in New York from Polish Advisory Council. one of the greatest jazz musicians of May 15-18. What made the Polish Not-So-Good-News: The 113th his time. exhibition stand out from the others U.S Congress ended on December Congress Poland will be finally be nate these efforts. Presentations by His work since fascinated gen- is the fact that its organizers focused 16, 2014 and all pending legislation admitted into the VWP, thus end- aforementioned Counselor Lipert eration after generation. The festival not just on the final product: a post- died with it, including that pertain- ing the en masse visa denials and and Advisor Orkisz, as well as from is a space of confrontation of Kome- er, a book, a dress, a plate or a pack- ing to Poland’s entry into the VWP resulting hardships currently being Margaret Lawrynowicz – Ameri- da’s achievements in contemporary age, but in a big part on the process (JOLT Act of 2013). Now the effort visited upon the Polish people. can Polish Forum, all exhibited an jazz music. of the product’s development. must be started anew. In the House At the Embassy of the Republic excellent and in-depth command of of Representatives, H.R. 1354, had of Poland, April 20, Ambassador the situation, dispensing expert rec- the backing of 166 co-sponsors (out Ryszard Schnepf convoked an im- ommendations and distributed an Pawlowski Announces Run for U.S. Senate of 435 members). A “yes” floor vote perative Visa Waiver Summit, with actual blueprints portfolio of effec- ALLEN - When he was elected mayor, Al- would have allowed Poland’s mem- co-Chairman General/Ambassador tive actions to undertake. TOWN, Pa. — lentown was a struggling city with bership prospects to advance con- Edward Rowny (Ret.), president The resulting Visa Waiver Action On April 30, Al- an escalating crime rate, a shrinking siderably. On the other side of the of the American-Polish Advisory Group (VWAG) was established. lentown Mayor police force, an $8 million budget U.S. Capitol edifice, Poland had the Council. Present at the hours-long Polonia was encouraged to hold na- Ed Pawlowski deficit and very little new economic backing of the Senate Polish Caucus meeting were 50 leaders/represen- tionwide focused VWAG meetings met with sup- development on the horizon. members and other friendly sena- tatives of the multifaceted national during the last week of May. It was porters at the Through Pawlowski’s leader- tors. Polish-American organizations, also encouraged to use all forms of West End Pu- ship, Allentown became an example Encouraging News: The 114th businessmen, politicos and news ubiquitous social media (Twitter, laski Club in in Pennsylvania of how to break the Congress convened on January 3, media, including Consul General Facebook, etc.) in support of the Pittsburgh to cycle of urban decay and overcome 2015 and it will adjourn on January Piotr Kornowrocki and 21 honor- issue, and by using the dedicated announce his the country’s worst economic crisis 3, 2017. The JOLT Act of 2015 (H.R. ary consuls of Poland from across hashtag #VWP4PL as applicable. candidacy for U.S. Senator from since the Great Depression. 1401 – “Jobs Originated through America. (Hashtag = “Visa Waiver Program Pennsylvania in 2016. Pittsburgh Pawlowski’s grandmother emi- Launching Travel Act of 2015”) The purpose of the conclave was for Poland.”) was one of a number of stops the grated from Poland in 1903. His was reintroduced in the House on to lay the exacting groundwork for The legislative ship has sailed three-term mayor made in the last parents were small business owners, March 17, 2015 and it now has 36 passage of the Jolt Act starting with once again. Let’s hope it reaches weeks across the state to greet sup- who operated a Polish restaurant co-sponsors – a minimum of 218 energizing the grass roots of Polo- safe harbor in Washington with its porters and announce his campaign. in Chicago, where he grew up and is needed to move the Act to an up/ nia and growing on to fruition in the critical JOLT cargo successfully de- Pawlowski has served with dis- attended school before settling in down vote on the House floor. If Congress. The American-Polish Ad- livered. tinction as mayor since 2006. Pennsylvania. eventually passed by both houses of visory Council (APAC) will coordi- Poland deserves no less.

POLAND AND WORLD WAR I / Martin Nowak Rule in the War Zone By late 1915 the Germans had forces evacuated ahead of the supe- them was sent to Germany or used feared that any goods sent in would Polish civic committees run police wrested all of Russian Poland from rior German war machine, though by German troops occupying the be siphoned off by the Germans to forces and the lower courts, and to the czar’s forces and Austria-Hun- they were stripped of industry and territory. Lack of proper nutrition feed their war effort, and they were handle mundane matters such as the gary had driven them back out of many residents were forced to flee. and fuel for heat caused death and probably right. It was estimated that post office and road maintenance. eastern Galicia. Most Polish terri- Those who were evacuated by the disease rates to soar among the gen- only about one percent of all relief The Austrians in their area of occu- tory ceased to be a battleground for Russians were soon replaced by eral population. aid sent to the European war zones pation were even more accomodat- the remainder of the war but had to floods of destitute refugees who had The Germans’ answer to this was managed to make it through to the ing of Polish participation. endure wartime occupation. fled the fighting in the countryside. to “suggest” to able-bodied men that Poles during the war. This was part- One special area of occupation In the southeast the Russians Yet, enterprising Poles quickly put they go to Germany to work. In re- ly due to the ignorance and lack of that the Germans called Ober Ost had invaded and occupied the east- in place civic committees, which the ality, many were sent to Germany interest on the part of the world pub- (Upper East) was a military zone ern portion of Galicia, which was German authorities met when they as forced laborers. Once there, the lic about the situation in the east. that constituted what is today much Austria’s Polish province, causing arrived. Polish workers were treated as little In the west, relief of the Belgian of Lithuania, Latvia, northern Be- much death and destruction. After a The relatively good condition of more than serfs, under police con- population was freely allowed by larus and northeast Poland. Thirty few months the Austrians, with the the cities allowed the Germans to trol, unable to send money to help both sides and their plight received percent of its population was Polish. help of their German allies, drove put into place governing rules and their families back in Poland. In- extensive press coverage. By con- This was a kind of colonial labora- the Russians out. This short period regulations in short order. They es- deed, one German court ruled that trast, President Woodrow Wilson tory to test German military effi- of occupation by the Russians did tablished a General Government in these workers were a kind of civil- declared January 1, 1916 Polish Re- ciency. The entire population was not allow them to establish any long Warsaw to oversee Russian Poland. ian prisoners of war. As many as lief Day in the U.S. but an embar- subject to forced labor to provide for term administration of the area. Yet Although they put a benevolent face 400,000 Russian Poles worked as rassing amount of only $5,000 was German war aims. Rule was harsh they did attempt to russify the area on their dictates, they in fact caused forced laborers in Germany to sup- collected for the cause. The United with torture and corporal punish- and stole from and otherwise mis- great hardships for the Polish popu- ply its war machine. Add to that States was the main source of food ment freely used. People in the labor treated the citizens. The Austrians lation. another 200,000 Russian Poles who relief for the European continent. camps, including women and chil- suspended home rule by the Poles, had been temporarily working in dren, were put on starvation diets. but the rights of the people were A SEVERE CENSORSHIP was im- Germany at the war’s outbreak and POLES ORGANIZED THEIR This naturally led to famine and epi- generally respected by them in Gali- posed. Criticism of the authorities were compelled to stay there for the OWN relief organizations in cit- demic disease. Schools were opened cia. was not allowed, but a network of war’s duration. Some put the total ies and towns in a self-help effort. to educate the people in German However, the Germans occupied “Polish Clubs” advocating Polish figure of Polish workers in Germany The well-to-do freely gave what language and culture. The Ober Ost most of Russian Poland for three independence managed to exist. as high as 800,000. The Austrians they could to help the more desti- administration under General Erich years (some parts were controlled Travel and trade between cities and only took 20,000 workers from their tute, but there was just not enough Ludendorff, who ironically had a by Austria) and were able to put in towns was prohibited, which caused part of Russian Poland into Austria- to go round. Polish women per- Polish grandmother, included ef- place rules to govern their newly ac- great hardship, since food and other Hungary. formed admirably, maintaining pub- forts to break Polish influence over quired territory. necessities could not be delivered to International relief aid by and lic kitchens and orphanages, acting the population of the area. Though A succession of Polish cities fell the places they were needed. large failed to reach Polish civilians. as nurses and even teachers, since the Ober Ost policies can be seen as to the Germans, culminating with In any case, the Germans took The Germans said they would allow the Germans allowed schools to re- a kind of “practice run” for the later the taking of Warsaw in August quick control of the farms, mines it, but Britain maintained a rather open. Third Reich, harsh Nazi racial and 1915. Most of the cities suffered and factories still able to operate. tight blockade of German ports and The Germans also allowed use ethnic polic were not present. little damage because the Russian Almost everything produced by did not allow anything in. They of the Polish language and let the continued next month 16 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • JUNE 2015

St. John’s University, Brooklyn, TOLEDO POLONIA / Margaret Zotkiewicz-Dramczyk Obituaries N.Y., where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. He then served several OL Medal Recipient years of active duty in the U.S. Ma- Polish Cultural Center Capital Campaign rine Corps. Stanley Krajewski After his separation from ac- TOLEDO — Not so long ago, are involved: 2015 in its home since the begin- Stanley Krajewski, 100, resi- tive duty, he earned his law degree Polish American identity was tied • Provision of annual scholarships ning in 2007, at the PRCUA Hall in dent of White Lake, formerly of from Brooklyn Law School and to a neighborhood, an area, a side to Polish American students; Wyandotte. This being the penulti- Southfi eld, Michigan and Sunny embarked on a distinguished career of town, or some other geographic • Sponsorship of many cultural and mate year for the Gift of Life dance Hills, Florida, died May 10, 2015. in the practice of law for more than location. Whether you grew up in social events; perhaps made it even more special. He dedicated his life to the Polish forty years. a big city or a town, if you were • Assistance to needy Polish Amer- Three bands took to the stage, the community as Managing Editor of He was preceded in death by his Polish, you would likely be found icans; Boys from Maryland, The Krew the Dziennik Polski/Polish Daily parents, and a brother, Joseph. at one of a number of places cel- • Funding other Polish organiza- Brothers, and as an added attraction, News. He is survived by his life partner ebrating in your community. Who tions that promote our culture. Accordions-a-Go-Go, featuring Krajewski actively supported Nijole, brothers Frank (Julie), Paul, doesn’t recall going to Mass at a The goal is to raise $1 million Richie Bernier, Randy Krajewski, The Polish National Alliance, Pol- and John (Deborah). Polish parish packed with parish- dollars so that we can build and de- Eric Hite, Jim Mackiewicz Jr., Ed- ish Roman Catholic Union of Colonel Lapinski was laid to rest, ioners, attending a dance, wedding, velop a Polish American Cultural die Siwiec, and Matt Gury. What a America, Polish Falcons, and the with full military honors, in Arling- or some other celebration at a Dom Center. Plans for the Cultural Center treat when lyric sheets were handed Polish American Congress. He was ton National Cemetery, Arlington, Polski, or being a member of a Pol- are in the developing stages, but will out for all to sing along to the origi- a Regent for Orchard Lake Schools, Va. ish fraternal organization with its likely include areas that can benefi t nal polka “The Gift of Life’ written which in 1988 awarded him its own hall or picnic grounds? all Polish organizations in town, in- by Randy Krajewski and performed highest honor, the Fidelitas Medal. Caroline Zarski, Grammy The places where we used to cluding space for the Polish Genea- by Accordions-a-Go-Go. He also served on the boards of Winner, Helped Create gather have mostly gone by the way- logical Society to store important This dance has attracted crowds New Detroit, The State Library of side over the years. Buildings have documents, and for events such as from all over the Midwest, and this Michigan, and the American Lung Tigers’ Polish Night closed, been bought and remodeled polka dances, Polish-themed con- year was no exception. It was nice Association. He was loved by many, Caroline (nee Lazarecki) Zar- for other uses, or been torn down. certs, and private events. to see Detroit, Cleveland, and Chi- and his positive outlook, sense of ski, 92, was born and raised in There are, of course, notable It’s going to take a lot of work cago friends, as well as catch up on humor and kindness will always Hamtramck, Mich. She was a re- exceptions. In towns such as Wy- from the entire community, and what’s going on with the Lisa Bisk- be remembered. Donations in his tired schoolteacher who taught for andotte, Mich., halls and churches PACT is working to get the input up Organ and Tissue Donor Founda- memory may be made to Orchard many years at Our Lady Queen of continue to dot the blocks, and even from all Polish organizations to de- tion. Lake Schools, 3535 Indian Trail, Apostles School, After her retire- there, the struggle is present to pre- termine what Toledo’s Polish com- Lisa’s father Ron Biskup states Orchard Lake, MI 48324. ment she was a substitute teacher in serve these places in neighborhoods munity wants in their cultural cen- on the website that the “sole pur- the Hamtramck Catholic Schools. as they once were. ter. pose of The Lisa Biskup Organ & Henry Bałdyga, Oldest She was a Grammy award-winning In a recent column, I discussed In order to gather this input, Tissue Donor Foundation is to be a Member of PACC song writer, who wrote the lyrics one such restoration effort in To- an advisory committee has been major supporter of the University for her late husband’s (Leon) songs. ledo, the Ohio Theatre on LaGrange formed. Toledo Councilman Tom of Michigan Transplant Center’s Henry B. “Hank” Bałdyga, Together they won two Grammy Street. Waniewski, whose family has ties to Camp Michitanki.” 97, of Oaklyn, N.J., was the oldest Awards . She was very active in Our The Polish-American Communi- the Kusfanc Polish neighborhood, This camp, for kids who have member of Camden’s Polish Ameri- Lady Queen of Apostles School and ty of Toledo (PACT) has announced is at the helm of this group. Along had organ transplants, is currently can Citizens’ Club, being a charter Church. Both she and her husband a capital campaign intended for the with leadership from several Toledo held in Oscoda, Mich. at the YMCA member of the organization. He was were also very active in the City of creation of a Polish Cultural Center. Polish organizations, I’ve been for- camp Nissokone. It is a one-week also a member of the Revelers, and Hamtramck. Together they worked “The reason we feel this is so im- tunate enough to sit in on the fi rst experience to help foster relation- in his spare time loved hunting and closely with the Hamtramck Po- portant is that, over the last couple meetings of this committee, and will ships among kids who have possibly fi shing. lice Department for many years in generations, we believe many Pol- keep readers updated as the process never been able to make friendships Donations in his memory may the 1950s and 1960s, creating the ish Americans, especially younger unfolds. with others in similar circumstances be made to the Hospice of New Jer- Quacky Walker series, a safety pro- people, have lost their cultural iden- More information can be found outside of hospitals and medical set- sey Foundation, 400 Broadacre Dr., gram cartoon series which was dis- tity. And we strongly believe that at www.polishcommunity.org tings. Bloomfi eld, NJ 07003. tributed to all of the schools in the preserving cultural heritage is as Ron mentioned that a new, ex- city. much about the present as it is about LIVING ON IN MEMORY. Another panded camp is in the works to as- Ret. Marine Colonel Leon and Caroline were the cre- the past,” PACT states on its web year’s congratulations goes out to sist additional kids. This camp is Alexander J. Lapinski, Esq. ators of Polish American Night at site. Ron and Sue Biskup and all of their going to be in the Ann Arbor, Mich- Tiger Stadium which is still one of Retired U.S. Marine Corps Colo- PACT is a non-profi t organiza- fabulous crew on a very success- igan area. Details are forthcoming the largest events for the Detroit Ti- nel Alexander J. Lapinski, Esq., tion formed to perpetuate Polish ful Polka Benefi t Dance. The 9th and I will be sure to include updated gers, and the Polish Sports Hall of passed away on November 19, 2014 traditions and to enrich the lives of Annual Memorial “Gift of Life” information in future columns. Fame. Polish Americans. Below are only a Dance in Honor of Lisa Marie Ron and Sue are excited to an- in Queens, New York. few of the activities with which they Biskup was held Saturday April 25, nounce that in 2016, the last year for Lapinski was the eldest of fi ve this dance, the line-up will be Polka sons of Alexander and Maryanna JUREK-PARK SLOPE Country Musicians, Pan Franek- Orzechowski Lapinski. FUNERAL HOME, INC. PAJ SUBSCRIPTION FORM Zosia Polka Towners, and a Hall of He was a member of the 1949 Famers band, with Al Piatkowski graduating class of Exeter High NEW SUBSCRIBER RENEWAL ADDRESS and Lenny Gomulka, Mitch Biskup School (Pa.), where he excelled in Fill out form. 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POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL POLKA INSIDER / Steve Litwin Bay City Says Goodbye to Pulaski Hall

DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION AND CONTINUANCE OF POLISH AMERICAN MUSIC Gomulka and Biskup Host 2016 Tour of Poland NEW BRAINTREE, Mass. — ies of Gdansk, Sopot, Gdynia, To- young at heart and historically rel- Polka greats Lenny Gomulka and run, the Marzurian Lake area, the evant to Poland. Mitch Biskup are hosting another Kashubian region, and Bialystok. A highlight of the trip is the mu- premier tour to northern Poland in A two-night layover in every major sical entertainment provided: from May, 2016. Plan to join this pres- city is planned which will allow am- spontaneous singalongs on the bus tigious travel group to explore the ple free time for guests to explore on and in the hotels with Lenny and northern region of Poland with its their own — perhaps visit with fam- Mitch, to folklore performances by unique history, architecture and cul- ily or explore their ancestry — and local entertainers. ture. Professional English-speaking will minimize packing and unpack- Every detail has been planned guides will accompany the tour. ing luggage. for a maximum enjoyment, with The 12-day escorted tour — with As a special feature on this tour, premier hotels, sumptuous dinners, departures from New York, Chi- Lenny and Mitch have included a and visits to iconic sights which will Pulaski Hall was a regular stop for many of the nation’s top polka bands. cago, and Toronto — will fly into relevant historic highlight: a two- surely provide memories to last a BAY CITY, Mich. — Dom Pol- the music happen at the hall includ- Warsaw where guests will experi- night tour to Vilnius, Lithuania. lifetime. Final itineraries and prices ski, the Polish Cadets, the PNA, the ing, Eddie Blazonczyk, Sr,, Ray Jay ence this beautiful city and enjoy Poland’s history is interwoven with are expected by June 2015. Polish American Club, the Polish and the Carousels, Happy Louie, the night life of the capital of Po- that of Lithuania; historic data re- To book your reservation (small American Social Club. Almost ev- Lenny Gomulka and Chicago Push, land. The group will then travel by veal that Polish kings established deposit required), call Lenny Go- ery city with decent Polish Ameri- the Dynatones, the Candian Fid- deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach and built Vilnius centuries ago. To- mulka at (413) 374-7096 or Mitch can population had one — many dlestix, Polka Country Musicians, to explore the northern Poland cit- day, this city is beautiful, vibrant, Biskup at (617) 899-5895. had several. A great majority of us Frankie Liszka & The Brass Con- lived within a short distance of at nection, Polka Family and more. least one such club or hall. For Bay Many regional bands played some 2016 All-Star Polka Cruise Gora to Tour Poland City, Michigan it was their Pulaski of their first gigs at both Pulaski BURLINGTON, Ontario, Can- Hall, but on April 30th of this year, Hall and Pulaski Hall Bar including: ada — Everyone is invited to join that ended with its closing. Michigan State Polka Music Hall of John Gora and his wife Dianne for a Pulaski Hall, like a Polish Famers: Benny Prill, Gene Gwizda- summer tour of Poland, July 26 until “Cheers,” was a place where every- la, Floyd Grocholski, Jim Lepeak, August 7, 2015. one knew everyone; where multiple Steve Drzewicki, Stan Kowalski, From the Tatra Mountains in the generations gathered and felt like Floyd Woody, Richard Kowalski, south to the Baltic Sea in the north, family. Sr. and Roger Balcer. they will visit Krakow, Wieliczka, Second generation musician Seth “The younger generation hasn’t Zakopane, Chocholow, Wadowice, Drzewicki was introduced to Pu- embraced our traditions,” says Steve Czestochowa, Dunajec River Raft- laski Hall shortly after entering this Drzewicki. “When I was young, if I ing, Wroclaw, Boleslawiec, Poznan, world. “My Mom and Dad would wasn’t playing with the band, I was Gniezno, Bydgoszcz, Stare Jablon- take me to dances when I was in a with family for a wedding or a party ki, Ostroda, Olsztyn, Malbork, stroller,” he says. His father, Steve at Pulaski Hall. When people came Gdynia, Sopot, Gdansk, and many Drzewicki, was barely a teenager to Pulaski, they came to dance.” other places in between. Guests when he played with his Uncle The Pulaski bar and hall closed may stay an additional two days in Stan’s polka band for the first time its doors on Thursday, April 30, and Warsaw. at Pulaski Hall in Bay City, Michi- hosted one last polka party to wrap For full itinerary, call John at gan. Now, after 113 years of serving up more than a century’s worth of (905) 336-3055 or (905) 902-1345, Bay City’s Polonia and polka scene, memories. As the music echoes, Jimmy Sturr, Molly B, and Keith Stras. or Wanda from Chopin Tours 1-800- this iconic location will be no more. it marks the end of another storied FLORIDA, N.Y. — Join Jimmy the Trans-Siberian Orchestra; dance 533-0369. Over the years, many bands made venue inÍ polka history. Sturr and Mollie B as they host instructors Matt and Elaine; and MC the 2016 All-Star Polka Cruise II, Keith Stras. Special guests will be POLKA JUKEBOX / Steve Litwin aboard the Holland America luxury the Four Aces, who will be sing- liner The Westerdam. ing many of their great hits includ- The cruise will sail from Fort ing “Three Coins in the Fountain,” Alaska’s Polka Dan Zantek Still Playing Lauderdale on Sat., Jan. 23, 2016 to “Love is many Splendor Thing,” the Eastern Caribbean. The Ports of Polka Dan Zantek was born and ski on concertinas; Dale Wojdyla on “Strangers in Paradise,” “Tell Me call will be Grand Turks, in Turks raised in Northeast Minneapolis to trumpet; and Ray Barsukiewicz on Why,” plus many others. and Caicos, St. Thomas, San Juan Polish immigrant parents. Though trumpet, sax and clarinet. and Great Stirrup Cay in the Baha- This cruise is non-stop entertain- he began playing the concertina at Executive Producer is Mike mas. ment throughout the week. an early age, his love for the instru- Nowakowski with mixing by Gary An all-star lineup of polka en- Prices start at $879 per person ment is as strong today as ever. Rhamy. It was recorded at RFD- tertainers include: Jimmy Sturr and based on double occupancy. Call Moving to Alaska in 1957, he TV’s Polka Party. his orchestra; Mollie B & Squee- (800) 724-0727 for a color bro- entertained at a variety of places, zebox; Kenny Brandt Band; Mark chure. Many good cabins are still including the well-known Double Free Polka Classes Musky Inn, and the world-class Halata & Texavia; Chris Caffery of available. PINE ISLAND, N.Y. — The Mount Alyeska Ski Resort. He Hudson Valley Polonaise Society squeezed out music at the Double will again be offering free polka Polkapalooza II at Tioga Downs Musky both as a solo act and with a dance classes, starting June 17. The group for about ten years. His 80th NICHOLS, classes will take place at the PLAV birthday celebration took place at Polka Dan Zantek with his con- N.Y. — Polka Pavilion area in Pine Island. “Chilkoot Charlie’s” in Spenard, certina at the Chalet Swiss, Seoul, fans arrived This 10-week “summer session” Alaska on May 3, 2015. Polka play- South Korea. early and the will begin on Wed., June 17. Chil- ing folks in Alaska joined in and it crowd contin- ing The Concertina All Stars on CD dren’s classes are from 6:00 to 7:00 was professionally filmed in high ued to grow as it is hearing them “live” on CD as p.m., and adult classes are from 7:15 definition DVD. Polkapalooza they performed on stage for RFD- to 8:30 p.m. Both classes will be for In the same time-frame a new CD II filled Tioga TV. Their music makes you want to 10 weeks, through August 19. entitled “Buttons & Strings” was Downs Casino dance, drink, and become a “band- For more information, call Richie released. This twenty-six track col- with polka mu- stander” directly stage-front. at (845) 258-4721, or Hilda at 294- lection teams Polka Dan with Her- sic, dancers Their formula is simple: play 9254, or email austraiangirl283@ mann the German (bass and zither) and polka fans, music the audience knows and likes. yahoo.com. April 11, 2015. on an amazing variety of tunes with In these excellent 14 tracks, the O f f e r i n g everything from “Julida” polka, band covers everything from their Jimmy K Polkas to “Silver Lake” waltz, to “Roller- four polka “Concertina Hero” polka, to “Idzie Updates Website bands alternat- coaster” polka, to “Pytala Sie Pani,” Lala,” to “Iron Casket” oberek and ing in two ven- and others. Purchase this CD and more. Often times on the recording, TOLEDO — Jimmy K Polkas, ues, this suc- EquinoxBroadcaster Bill Flynn with Joe Stanky at the enjoy two musicians that you might it’s evident that the musicians are an on-line polka music sales outlet, cessful event Tioga Downs Casino Polkapalooza. not expect to make music like this; enjoying the music as much as their has worked to implement exciting featured Joe the result is as unique as the instru- audience. new changes to its website. The site Stanky & the Cadets, Fritz’s Polka Band, Jude’s Polka Jets II, and John ments and their players themselves. The names are familiar to all: Art now includes a shopping cart and Stevens & Doubleshot. Gayler on accordion; Bryan Kurd- other time-saving features. Visit Handling the MC work at this eight-hour event was Bill Flynn of Equi- CONCERTINA ALL STARS. If ziel on bass; Chris Bukowski on them on the internet at: www.jim- nox Broadcasting and Barb Mack of Town Square Media. there is one thing better than hear- drums; Joe Ryndak and Bob Zielin- mykpolkas.com. 18 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • JUNE 2015

DANCE TIME / Jen Pijanowski Friends Gather to Honor Trzepacz’s Upcoming Hall of Fame Induction BUFFALO, N.Y. — On April 26, Valley of Buffalo Banquet Hall. polka road. You never know what to it was time to make my way to once The hall was set up with round expect when you go to a polka event again to visit my favorite tavern for tables reminiscent of a wedding, but one thing that remains certain, it polkas, Dianeagains. Special Deliv- which gave an upscale feel to this is always time that you cherish with ery took the stage for an afternoon fun event. The $15 admission was dear polka friends and family. of music, friends, and dancing. Fred a bargain considering it included a Bulinski, who was in town visiting large Polish platter dinner served UPCOMING and to do a live remote internet ra- before the start of the dance. Len- June 9. Buff alo Touch, River Grill, Aqua dio show was in attendance, as was ny took the stage and, as always, Lane, Tonawanda, N.Y. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Mark Trzepacz. Fans got an unex- sounded sensational. Performing Free pected treat when the band invited many of his older style tunes drew June 14. Phocus, Anchor Inn, 2437 William St., Cheektowaga, N.Y. 5:00- these two polka legends up to sing. repeated comments on how re- 9:00 p.m. Free Fred, who is a Niagara Falls na- markable the band sounded. While June 16. Buff alo Polka Booster Meet- tive, lit up the stage fi rst singing his standing towards the back chatting ing, New Direction, 8:00-10:30 p.m. rendition of “Chocolate Soda” pol- with friends, I could not help but $7.00 members/$10.00 guests. ka. Cheering and clapping erupted notice a young man sitting alone at June 19-21. Syracuse Polish Festival, as he fi nished and Mark then made a table singing every word to each Clinton Square, Syracuse, N.Y., Bands his way to the stage to showcase song. When I decided to invite him include Salt City Brass, New Direction, his vocal talents on one of my all- over to hang with us, I learned his Melody Lane, Rymanowski Brothers FUTURE HALL OF FAMER Mark Trzepacz (left) with Hall members Dave time favorite songs, “Bright Star.” name was Jason Rafa and he was Band, and Jimmy Sturr Band “Scrubby” Seweryniak and Fred Bulinski. Tears ran down the eyes of a few from Chicago. He was here in Buf- June 21. The Knewz and Phocus, Our Lady of Czestochowa lawn fete, 23 Wil- ladies sitting at the table in front of nounced that Mark Trzepacz will be John Gora, and Eddie Guca. It falo on business and saw that Lenny lowlawn Parkway, Cheektowaga, N.Y., me who said that, seeing those two inducted into the IPA Hall of Fame was so wonderful to see members was in town so he decided to come noon-10:00 p.m. Free sing reminded them of the “good in September, the show was dedicat- of so many bands and friends come and check it out. I am so pleased June 21. New Direction, Our Lady of old days,” back when they would ed in his honor. Friends and polka to share in this event. Members of that we got the chance to meet this the Sacred Heart Lawn Fete, 3144 Ab- be out late at night on Friday, Satur- fans began fi ling into the Villa early New Direction, Buffalo Touch, Spe- young man; we had a laughter-fi lled bott Rd., Orchard Park, N.Y., 2:00-6:00 days, and Sundays dancing the night to enjoy appetizers and cocktails be- cial Delivery, Buffalo Concertina night getting to know him better. It p.m. Free away. After chatting, we all agreed fore the broadcast. The live remote All-Stars, as well as IJs, kept the is such a small world and my hus- June 24. Polka Variety Club Meeting, that, although their nights may end broadcast was a perfect mix of Buf- show fl owing. band and I feel blessed that we got Ed Guca & the Polish Canadians, 7:00- a little earlier, that same atmosphere falo polka band members and con- Thank you to Fred, for giving to spend some time with this fun 10:30 p.m. $8.00 members/$10.00 is evident at Dianeagains during gratulatory messages from fellow everyone this opportunity to ex- loving young polka fan. We even guests. June 28. Special Delivery, Lackawa- their monthly polka Sunday. musicians to Mark on his big news. press our best wishes to Mark. His made plans to get together before he nna Ethnic Festival, Veteran’s Stadium, By the way, Dianeagain’s is now Mark joined Freddie in talking dedication to polka music deserves headed back home and hopefully we South Park Ave., Lackawanna, N.Y. known as the Clinton Bar & Grill; about his dedication to the mu- to be rewarded and we look forward will continue to see him along the 1:00-4:00 p.m. nothing else has changed. sic and the joy that he feels being to celebrating his honor in Septem- recognized by this elite organiza- ber at the IPA Festival right here in THE NEXT DAY, the Polish Villa tion. Several musicians then took Buffalo. BUFFALO POLKA BOOSTERS’ II hosted Fred Bulinski for a live turns congratulating Mark. Among broadcast of his show Freddie’s those in attendance were former THE KUTAS FAMILY hosted a Fun House for the Polka Jammer IPA inductees Mike Nowakowski, dinner dance featuring Lenny Go- Network. Since it had just been an- David “Scrubby” Seweryniak, mulka & the Chicago Push at the Members SUNDAY, $20.00 in advance up to July 15th JULY 26, 2015 $25.00 at door 2:00 until 7:00 p.m. Guests Music by $25.00 PHOCUS Children 10 & under — FREE FONTANA’S 11 TO 13 — $10.00 PICNIC GROVE Food served 2299 Clinton Street 3:00-6:00 p.m. Buffalo, NY includes Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Polish Sau- Cash Bar available Eddie Kutas and Jason Rafa. Allison, Trinity, and Darin Czaska. sage, Salads, Corn, NO BYOB — No refunds Watermelon, Coffee Contact Chris Tanski for and desserts Beer, pop, water POLKAMOTION more info (716) 771-1076 also included September 17-20, 2015 Rehoboth Beach Covention Center 229 Rehoboth Avenue Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 “Famous and Delicious” homemade Polish food from the Lenny Gomulka & kitchen of Gil Ziemski! The Chicago Push Polka Family Adult Senior (60+) Youth (17-21) Thursday $16 $15 Eddie Forman Orchestra Friday $18 $17 WOW! The Boys Saturday $18 $17 Polka Country Mu- Sunday $15 $15

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