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Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXVIII HE KRAINIANNo. 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2000 EEKLY$1/$2 in Clinton’sT Kyiv visitU capped by announcementW of Chornobyl closure by Roman Woronowycz tion of Chornobyl workers and the comple- Kyiv Press Bureau tion of two nuclear reactors at the Khmelnytskyi and Rivne nuclear power KYIV – With U.S. President Bill complexes to offset energy losses due to Clinton standing at his side, Ukraine’s Chornobyl’s shutdown. President Leonid Kuchma announced on These costs are in addition to the $760 June 5 that the Chornobyl nuclear facility, million required to finance the reconstruc- in 1986 the site of the world’s largest tion of the sarcophagus over the damaged nuclear accident, would be permanently reactor which is slowly crumbling and closed on December 15. beginning to leak. A recent report by the Mr. Clinton was on a short, six-hour stop European Bank for Reconstruction and in Kyiv during the last leg of the final Development estimated that all costs relat- European tour of his presidency, to express ed to the Chornobyl shutdown could run wholehearted U.S. support for recent well over $2 billion. Ukrainian economic reform initiatives and The substantial $78 million U.S. grant is to provide additional U.S. financial incen- the first pledge in a new round of interna- tives for those efforts and the Chornobyl tional fund-raising that the Ukrainian gov- closure. ernment has initiated in conjunction with “I am very proud and moved to be here the G-7 to raise the financing needed to today – this is World Environment Day – rebuild the sarcophagus. More pledges are for this historic announcement by President expected during an international donors’ Kuchma that the final reactor at the conference slated for Berlin on July 5. The Chornobyl nuclear power plant will be shut goal is to raise an additional $282 million to down and the entire plant closed forever on December 15,” said Mr. Clinton during a (Continued on page 3) brief press conference at the Mariinsky Palace, the official presidential residence. Minutes before Mr. Kuchma had made the long-awaited pronouncement on Chornobyl’s fate, which fulfills a 1995 Ukraine charges Lazarenko promise made by Ukraine before the Group of Seven most industrialized nations to with contract killings close the nuclear energy complex, with PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Ukraine’s their financial support. Deputy Procurator General Mykola Mr. Clinton promised $78 million Obykhod announced on June 2 that towards the construction of a new sarcoph- the Procurator General’s Office has agus over the destroyed No. 4 nuclear reac- opened a criminal case against for- tor at Chornobyl and an additional $52 mil- mer Prime Minister Pavlo lion in new programs to aid Ukraine, much Lazarenko on charges of arranging of it in nuclear energy-related initiatives: three contract killings, reported $30 million for development of alternate RFE/RL Newsline. nuclear fuel sources; $2 million for expan- The charges in Ukraine came on sion of the U.S. nuclear safety assistance the heels of Mr. Lazarenko’s indict- program; as well as $25 million for the ment on June 1 in the development of a small and medium-sized on one count of conspiracy to com- private businesses. mit money laundering, seven counts Presidents Kuchma and Clinton also of money laundering and 23 counts signed a document that eliminates previous of transportation of stolen property. quotas on commercial space launches by Mr. Obykhod said Mr. Lazarenko Ukraine, while the United States received ordered the killing of prominent assurances from Ukraine that it had begun lawmaker Yevhen Scherban, who AP to shut down illegal video and audio boot- was gunned down along with his Before his address to the people of Ukraine at St. Michael’s Square, President legging operations and would abide by wife in Donetsk in 1996. Mr. Bill Clinton pauses after laying a wreath in front of a monument dedicated to the international intellectual property rights Obykhod added that the former millions of victims of Famine-Genocide who died in 1932-1933. treaties. prime minister had wanted to get While the two presidents discussed vari- rid of a competitor and that people ous problems in trade relations, corruption, close to him allegedly transferred the International Monetary Fund and money to the killers. According to Ukraine’s reforms, the central thrust and the Procurator General’s Office, Mr. Clinton to Ukrainians: “Boritesia – poborete!” achievement of the talks was the Chornobyl by Roman Woronowycz After the presidential motorcade arrived Lazarenko had also plotted the issue. assassinations of two high-ranking Kyiv Press Bureau at St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Cathedral Ukraine consistently has voiced its dis- from Mariinsky Palace, where he had bid government officials, but both plots KYIV – More than 50,000 Ukrainians appointment with the amount of funding it failed. farewell to Mr. Kuchma after several hours stood for hours on the magnificent St. has received from the international commu- Citing the Procurator General’s of meetings, Mr. Clinton first placed a nity for the solution of its Chornobyl Michael’s Square in Kyiv on June 5 to hear Office, Interfax-Ukraine noted that wreath at the Great Famine Monument, headache, which it has stated is a global U.S. President Bill Clinton give a straight- 10 persons are alleged to have been which lies at the foot of the cathedral’s vast problem. forward and uplifting speech on the need to involved in the assassination of Mr. bell tower. He then stood in silence for an Ukraine has determined that it will need proceed with political and economic Scherban and that the Lazarenko unexpectedly lengthy moment before mov- $500 million for the decommissioning of reforms and to assure the nation that the case now encompasses eight ing to a stage cloaked in blue and yellow the Chornobyl facility and $400 million for United States would remain a close and reli- safety-related ecological maintenance, as (Continued on page 3) able strategic friend. (Continued on page 8) well as funds for the retraining and reloca- 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2000 No. 24

ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFSNEWSBRIEFS Crimea facing another political crisis? Chornobyl to close regardless of funding a Russian-European missile defense sys- by Jan Maksymiuk ditionally. tem that would use Russian defense tech- KYIV – President Leonid Kuchma said nology. The S-300 and S-400 air defense RFE/RL Poland, Belarus and Ukraine Report Mr. Lytvyn argued that the Constitution on June 6 that the Chornobyl nuclear of Ukraine – which in his opinion is superi- systems are of “better quality” than their PRAGUE – The 100-seat legislature of power plant will be shut down on U.S. analogues, he commented, adding or to all Crimean laws – does not include December 15 even if the G-7 fails to allo- the Crimean Autonomous Republic on May any provision on the unconditional dis- that “Europe admits and understands that.” 24 voted 68 to 20 to dismiss the peninsula’s cate promised funds to reinforce the cover (RFE/RL Newsline) missal of the Crimean prime minister. Mr. of the Chornobyl reactor that was government led by Prime Minister Serhii Lytvyn, however, had to admit that Kunitsyn. An adopted resolution says the destroyed in 1986. “I am the president of a Putin meets with Pope John Paul II Ukrainian legislation is “contradictory and performance of the Crimean cabinet and its great country and I bear responsibility for imperfect” in this particular case, adding ROME – President Vladimir Putin met head has been unsatisfactory this year. my words. Everything will be done as I that President Kuchma’s possible cancella- with Pope John Paul II on June 5 during a Ukraine’s First Vice Prime Minister Yurii have said,” Mr. Kuchma added. Prime tion of Mr. Kunitsyn’s ouster should be sub- 30-minute private conversation that Yekhanurov commented the next day that Minister Viktor Yuschenko noted the same mitted to the Constitutional Court for focused on disarmament questions and the the ouster of the Crimean Cabinet will day that the country will need an addition- expertise. international situation, the Vatican told the destabilize the situation on the peninsula. al $100 million to pay for conventional Mr. Kunitsyn commented that the legis- DPA news service. Mr. Putin did not invite “The economy is improving and positive fuel to generate one year’s worth of elec- the pope to , as some Italian trends are increasing, so the tension that lature dismissed him to protect patrons in tricity to make up for lost capacity when took place [in Crimea] is quite absurd,” the peninsula’s energy sector from an anti- Chornobyl shuts. Experts say closing media had speculated he would. Adding Interfax quoted Mr. Yekhanurov as saying. corruption drive he had launched. However, Chornobyl, making it safe, and compensat- fuel to those rumors were comments made More harsh were comments by the chief he mentioned no names. He also noted that ing for lost capacity may cost more than by the Patriarch of Moscow and All of the presidential administration staff, there “were no economic arguments” $2 billion. (RFE/RL Newsline) Aleksei II to reporters the previous day when he noted that he does not rule out a Volodymyr Lytvyn, who said that President (Continued on page 17) Minister gives more info on army cuts Leonid Kuchma has every reason “to can- meeting with the pope “in the foreseeable cel” the ouster of Mr. Kunitsyn’s Cabinet. KYIV – Defense Minister Oleksander future.” Patriarch Aleksei added that such According to Mr. Lytvyn, the best solution Kuzmuk on May 31 provided additional a meeting “shouldn’t happen just before would be for the Crimean Parliament to information on the army reductions the television cameras. It is necessary that revoke its resolution on the Cabinet’s ouster Crimean Cabinet approved earlier that week, Interfax report- it be well-prepared and [that it] bring about because of alleged violations of parliamen- ed. Gen. Kuzmuk said the armed forces concrete results.” A Moscow Patriarchate tary procedures during the vote. to remain in office will total 295,000 servicemen and 80,000 official in charge of relations with the Mr. Lytvyn said: “[If the Crimean RFE/RL Newsline civilian employees by December 2005. He Roman Catholic Church told the Moscow Parliament] fails to demonstrate its good Times on June 6 that while relations SYMFEROPOL – The Presidium added that the army’s current numerical will and understanding of the situation, between the two Churches have improved of the Crimean Parliament strength is 310,000 servicemen and 90,000 Ukraine’s president, within the framework lately, the Russian Orthodox Church is still announced on May 31 that it will civilian workers. The armed forces will of his powers, will do everything to ensure a long way from such a step as welcoming not officially publish the legisla- also reduce its hardware by 400 tanks, 289 political stability in Crimea [and] to direct the pope to Russia. (RFE/RL Newsline) ture’s former resolution to dismiss aircraft, 189 helicopters, and 11 ships. the work of the autonomous republic’s the Crimean Cabinet of Serhii Gen. Kuzmuk added that the army will Ukraine, Kazakstan to boost cooperation authority bodies toward resolving economic acquire a new combat formation called Kunitsyn, Interfax reported. problems, not political quarrels.” “rapid-response forces.” Leonid Poliakov, According to the agency, the KYIV – Ukrainian President Leonid “The president has already acquired an independent Ukrainian political expert, presidium’s decision means that Kuchma and his Kazak counterpart, unpleasant experience in resolving such told Interfax that the total number of mili- Mr. Kunitsyn’s Cabinet will in Nursultan Nazarbaev, have spoken out in problems,” Mr. Lytvyn added, in an appar- tary and civilian personnel is lower than effect remain in office. The presidi- favor of boosting bilateral economic coop- ent allusion to the abolition of the Crimean official figures suggest and in fact totals um said it made its decision follow- eration, Interfax reported on June 3. Mr. Constitution and the introduction of direct 370,000 to 375,000. “There will be no ing consultations with the presiden- Kuchma said the prospects for developing presidential rule in Crimea at the beginning changes,” Mr. Poliakov said, commenting tial administration in Kyiv and tak- cooperation in the energy sector, metallur- of President Kuchma’s first term in office. on the announced personnel cuts. ing into account “revealed legal gy and machine building are good. Mr. It seems, however, that it will not be easy (RFE/RL Newsline) contradictions and discrepancies” Nazarbaev noted that Kazakstan and for Mr. Kuchma “to cancel” the Crimean between the Ukrainian and Ukraine are engaged in no political or eco- Parliament’s decision on Mr. Kunitsyn’s Putin takes ABM proposal to Rome Crimean Constitutions and other nomic disputes. He said that next year dismissal. According to the Crimean consti- legislation. ROME – One day after his summit Kazakstan will complete the construction tution, the head of the Crimean government “We should take into account meeting with U.S. President Bill Clinton at of the Severokaspii-Novorossiisk oil is appointed and dismissed with approval of that Ukraine’s constitution is the the Kremlin, Russian President Vladimir pipeline, after which Kazakstan “will be the Ukrainian president. But if the Crimean Putin told journalists in Rome that Russia able to ensure the operation of Ukraine’s prime minister is dismissed by a two-thirds main [law] and resolve all problems between the Crimean Parliament proposes setting up, “together with Europe refineries.” Both presidents attended cele- majority (at least 67 votes), the president is and NATO, a common, joint European brations to mark the 250th anniversary of obliged to approve such a dismissal uncon- and the president, the guarantor of Ukraine’s Constitution, on a con- anti-missile defense system,” Reuters the town of Dniprodzerzhynsk, Donetsk structive legal basis,” Crimean reported on June 5. Such a system, he said, Oblast, where Mr. Nazarbaev graduated Jan Maksymiuk is the Belarus, Parliament Chairman Leonid Hrach would “enable us to avoid all problems from a vocational school in 1960 as a Ukraine and Poland specialist on the commented. linked to the imbalance of force and ... trained metal worker. (RFE/RL Newsline) staff of RFE/RL Newsline. would allow an absolute 100 percent guar- antee for each individual European coun- Rada rejects privatization of Ukrtelekom try with the support, obviously, of our U.S. KYIV – The Verkhovna Rada on June colleagues and partners.” Mr. Putin was 1 turned down a government-proposed speaking after talks with Italian Prime bill to privatize the state telecommunica- Amnesty International material on Chechnya Minister Giuliano Amato that reportedly tions company Ukrtelekom, Interfax focused on international security. Also on reported. 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paign as an opposition candidate for Ukraine charges Lazarenko... president, then fled the country – only to Tryzub raised atop Rada building (Continued from page 1) wind up arrested first in and episodes of premeditated group murders then in the United States. He was indict- in which 20 men were killed. ed in on charges of money laun- The UNIAN news service reported dering, was released on bail of 4 million that Mr. Lazarenko’s lawyer Maryna Swiss francs ($2.59 million U.S.) and Dovhopola stated such statements are subsequently rearrested in New York in made in an attempt to blame unsolved February 1999 for visa irregularities. crimes on a person who is not able to Mr. Lazarenko has denied the money protect himself from accusations. laundering charges and asked for politi- cal asylum in the United States, saying Justice Department releases information he is the subject of a vendetta by his A press release issued by the U.S. political enemies. “Clearly he is not Department of Justice provided the fol- friendly to that (Ukraine) government. lowing information. Any information that comes from them is According to the indictment, Mr. highly suspect,” said Joe Russoniello, Lazarenko was the Prime Minister of Mr. Lazarenko’s San Francisco attorney, Ukraine between May 1996 and July was quoted by Reuters as stating. 1997, and he occupied other political He added that his client would “vigor- positions in Ukraine between 1992 and ously deny” any extortion charges, and 1996. The indictment alleges that as a would likely challenge U.S. jurisdiction government official in Ukraine, Mr. over questions relating to the money Lazarenko demanded and received pay- laundering claims. ments from individuals and entities as a Lazarenko ready to name names condition of doing business in Ukraine. The indictment further alleges that Mr. In related news, the June 6 issue of the Lazarenko failed to disclose to the people Financial Times reported that Mr. or the government of Ukraine that he was Lazarenko is ready to provide proof that receiving such payments. a “named senior Ukrainian politician” The indictment alleges that, with the was among the beneficiaries of his finan- assistance of Peter Nikolayevich cial operations. The daily added that the Kiritchenko, one of the individuals from U.S. indictment mentions current Vice whom Mr. Lazarenko demanded payment, Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko as “a Mr. Lazarenko set up bank accounts in key figure in [Lazarenko’s] money-laun- Switzerland and other countries into dering conspiracy.” A company con- which he deposited money that he had trolled by Ms. Tymoshenko reportedly corruptly and fraudulently received, and transferred $72 million to Mr. Lazarenko that he used these accounts to conceal and “specifically at a point in time when he disguise the location, source, and owner- was prime minister.” ship, of the money. These accounts includ- Mr. Lazarenko is already being held in ed accounts at Banque SCS Alliance, federal custody without bail on a com- Aleksandr Sinitsa/ UNIAN Banque Populaire Suisse, Credit plaint for extradition filed on behalf of Lyonnais, and Credit Suisse in Switzerland, which also has charged him Workers erect the national symbol of Ukraine, the tryzub (trident), on the facade of Switzerland, as well as an account at with money laundering. The next date in Verkhovna Rada building in Kyiv on Tuesday, May 30. In accordance with a deci- American Bank in Poland and accounts at the extradition hearing is July 24. sion of Parliament, the Communist symbol on the Verkhovna Rada’s building has European Federal Credit Bank in Antigua. Eastern Economist reported that Kyiv been replaced by the national symbol of independent Ukraine. According to the charges, between has again sent an extradition request to 1994 and 1999 Mr. Lazarenko transferred the U.S. government to have the ex-pre- approximately $114 million that he had mier and current national deputy of the commitment to nuclear non-proliferation, corruptly and fraudulently received into Verkhovna Rada returned to face charges Clinton’s Kyiv visit... the reform of its space industry and the bank and brokerage accounts in the in Ukraine of money laundering, abuse of (Continued from page 1) new impetus given to reforms, the United United States. These bank and brokerage position, theft of $2 million (U.S.) in state meet the $760 million target. An earlier States agreed to cancel an earlier agree- accounts included accounts at funds and criminal charges in Ukraine. conference in New York in 1997 brought in ment that limited the number of commer- Commercial Bank of San Francisco, The United States and Ukraine do not some $400 million, to which the United cial satellite launches Ukraine could Pacific Bank, Merrill, Lynch, Fenner & have an extradition treaty, however. States contributed an earlier sum of $78 undertake. The new agreement will allow Smith, WestAmerica Bank, Bank of According to an ITAR-TASS story, million. Ukraine to draw customers and resources America, Fleet Boston Robertson & the ex-prime minister is to be brought to U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Steven from the large market of international Stephens, and Hambrecht & Quist. court in San Francisco on June 13 for Pifer said on June 7 that if the other coun- corporations attempting to put communi- The indictment further alleges that Mr. arraignment. The wire service also tries match their earlier contributions, as the cations satellites into orbit. Lazarenko laundered over $20 million reported that Mr. Lazarenko’s lawyer United States has done, the Berlin confer- To help the development of Ukraine’s through bank accounts in the United Michael Handwerker circulated a written ence will be a success. He also explained small and medium-sized businesses, Mr. States. Finally, the indictment also statement in New York on June 5 noting that the United States will continue to assist Clinton announced that the United States alleges that Mr. Lazarenko should forfeit that his client will enter a not guilty plea. Ukraine with Chornobyl-related problems will contribute $25 million in a program to the United States all property involved Mr. Handwerker also asserted that Mr. even after the facility is closed. aimed at improving business manage- in the money laundering offenses, includ- Lazarenko’s commercial activity had “The president brought assurances that ment skills, competitiveness and produc- ing a residence at 100 Obertz Lane in been conducted with President Leonid on December 16 we will not walk away tivity, as well as for enhancing the politi- Novato, Calif. Kuchma’s complete approval and partici- from this issue,” said Mr. Pifer. cal environment for small business The maximum statutory penalty for pation. To help Ukraine modernize its nuclear growth and increasing access to financial resources. each of the money laundering counts is A two-year investigation energy sector, President Clinton prom- 20 years in federal prison and a $500,000 ised Ukraine an additional $2 million for As part of the project, the United States fine or twice the value of the funds The U.S. prosecution is the result of a Chornobyl’s closure and improvements will initiate a micro-enterprise credit pro- involved. The maximum statutory penal- two-year investigation by agents of the at Ukraine’s four other nuclear power gram for Ukraine, in cooperation with the ty for each of the transportation of stolen Federal Bureau of Investigation and the plants, to include decontamination and Polish “Fundusz Mikro,” a similar program property charges is 10 years in federal Criminal Investigation Division of the decommissioning planning. The money that has achieved considerable success. The prison and a $250,000 fine, plus restitu- Internal Revenue Service. Assistant U.S. will be used for safety assessment assis- initiative will work to overcome the lack of tion. However, any sentence following Attorneys Marta Boersch and Jonathan tance of the Chornobyl plant, as well as credit resources for small business ventures, conviction would be dictated by the Howden are prosecuting the case. for operation and safety upgrades at the a major constraint to economic growth in Federal Sentencing Guidelines, which Bloomberg News quoted Jonathan other facilities. Ukraine. The Fundusz Mikro program has take into account a number of factors, Winer, a former deputy assistant U.S. He also announced a $30 million provided more than 33,000 small loans and would be imposed at the discretion secretary of state for international law nuclear fuel qualification project that will averaging $2,000 to some 20,000 entrepre- of the court. enforcement, as saying, “This is a very allow Ukraine to develop alternate fuel sup- neurs in Poland. unusual indictment.” It’s the first of its plies for its nuclear reactors and thus Two documents were signed to help spur Alleged to have profited while in office kind that targets acts of corruption com- become less dependent on a single source. international investment in Ukraine, one a Reuters reported that authorities in mitted overseas, he explained. The project will give Ukraine the techno- treaty on double taxation, the other a docu- Ukraine say Mr. Lazarenko profited by “He used the government as an extor- logical know-how to evaluate and certify ment on cooperation to combat corruption buying and selling natural gas contracts tion racket and then engaged in money the reliability and safety of new suppliers. and organized crime. when he was Ukraine’s energy minister, laundering activities to hide the pro- Today Ukraine depends on Russia for most Mr. Clinton also agreed to work for and bilked millions of dollars from state ceeds,” alleged Mr. Winer, now an attor- of its nuclear fuel rods at costs that are high- Ukraine’s accession to the World Trade programs while he was prime minister in ney at law firm Alston & Bird. “Ukraine, er than those on the world market. Organization and expressed his support for 1996-1997. His wealth eventually caused like Russia, has had a number of officials Mr. Clinton also offered other incen- Ukraine’s moves to obtain international sta- a rift with President Leonid Kuchma, that provided favors in return for kick- tives to keep Ukraine moving westward tus as a free market economy, which would who dismissed him. backs and then moved the kickbacks off- in its economic and political reform com- help to give it free trade status with the Mr. Lazarenko mounted a brief cam- shore,” he said. mitments. In recognition of Kyiv’s strong United States. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2000 No. 24 FACT SHEETS: Issues discussed in U.S.-Ukraine meetings The following fact sheets were released by the White 11 Safety Parameter Display Systems in Ukraine’s enhancing the policy environment for small business House Office of the Press Secretary. most modern nuclear power plants, the VVER-1000s. growth; and increasing access to financial services for These systems provide nuclear power plant operators small businesses. Over the past five years, U.S. assis- with rapid access to hundreds of signals from opera- tance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) Chornobyl closure tional and safety systems so that the operators can has resulted in the development of 15 business service quickly and efficiently deal with accident situations. centers and three business incubators throughout President Kuchma’s announcement today that Lack of a system of this kind was a factor in the Three Ukraine to transfer skills and information on operating a Ukraine will close the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant Mile Island nuclear accident in 1979. These systems business in a market economy, reaching over 30,000 by December 15, 2000, represents a major milestone for are manufactured by a joint venture, Westron, between SME clients in Ukraine, over 35 percent of whom were Ukraine, as well as the United States and other G-7 Westinghouse Electric company in the United States women. nations, which have led the international effort to close and Khartron in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Under this new ini- BIZPRO will focus on the broader business service the plant. Ukraine’s actions will improve nuclear safety tiative, Westron will develop the capability to repair industry, including business centers, trade and profes- for the people of this important nation and will give a printed circuit boards and system components and sional associations, consultants, research and informa- greater sense of security for all neighboring nations, maintain an in-country stock of complex electronic tion services, and financial services. The BIZPRO which have lived too long in the shadow of the world’s boards to provide quickly for the repair needs of Safety program will provide support for policy and regulato- worst civilian nuclear accident. Parameter Display Systems quickly. Other activities ry reform, including work with regional and local In response to today’s closure announcement, include providing fire safety equipment at additional level officials and business associations to improve President Clinton today pledged additional assistance of nuclear power plants. the environment for SMEs in Ukraine. BIZPRO will $78 million from the United States for the Chornobyl also focus on the expansion of micro-finance options sarcophagus project, which will reconstruct and stabi- through non-government finance organizations. This lize the structure that covers the ruined reactor No. 4 at Small and medium work will build on U.S. assistance programs that have the Chornobyl plant. supported the development of 11 model credit unions In addition, the United States will fund a business enterprise development in Ukraine incubator for the neighboring town of in recognition of the economic impact that closure of the President Clinton announced today plans to estab- nuclear facility will have on the local population. The lish a multi-million-dollar micro-enterprise credit pro- Combating trafficking U.S. Department of Labor, in cooperation with the gram for Ukraine, modeled after the successful Ukrainian Ministry of Labor, has also committed to a Fundusz Mikro program in Poland and a new, five- in human beings project to address the needs of workers displaced by year, $25 million program called BIZPRO to support Chornobyl’s closure. Moreover, the Department of the development of small and medium-sized private The governments of the United States and Ukraine Energy will be providing an additional $2 million in businesses, a key to sustainable economic growth in will co-sponsor a workshop on combating trafficking in nuclear safety assistance, part of which will be used to Ukraine. women and children for international law enforcement help with the safe shutdown of Chornobyl. Micro-enterprise credit program: The United States, officials from June 21-23, in Kyiv. Officials from key The United States will work with Ukraine and the G- the Polish Fundusz Mikro and Ukraine will work destination countries (Turkey, Israel, Germany, Italy, 7 to obtain the remaining funds needed to complete the together on this initiative to address a major constraint Greece, the Netherlands) and transit countries (Czech sarcophagus project at the second Chornobyl sarcopha- to economic growth in Ukraine – a severe lack of credit Republic, Poland, Albania, Hungary, Romania, gus pledging conference, to be held on July 6 in Berlin. resources for small business ventures. The government Moldova) will coordinate approaches and discuss solu- In 1995 the United States, the other G-7 countries of Ukraine has agreed to provide the necessary legal and tions with their Ukrainian hosts for combating traffick- and Ukraine signed a Memorandum of Understanding regulatory environment to create this program and ing in human beings. on closure of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant. Since ensure its success. International organizations invited include the 1995 the G-7 and Ukraine have worked together to More than 3 million Ukrainians are involved in small European Union, United Nations, OSCE, ILO and mobilize nearly $2 billion in international financial and micro-businesses. Many lack business experience, International Organization on Migration. The United institutions energy sector loans to help Ukraine develop reside in rural areas and were formerly engaged in agri- States and Ukraine have worked together on a com- a more reliable and stable energy sector. The G-7 have cultural activities. They have been deprived of opportu- prehensive anti-trafficking effort since 1997. The provided nearly $1 billion in grant funds for Chornobyl nities to engage in business due in part to a lack of United States has dedicated more than $5 million for site safety projects, for decommissioning facilities and access to credit, training and business support services initiatives to advance shared goals of prevention of to repair the Chornobyl sarcophagus. available in cities. trafficking; protection of and assistance for victims; To date, the United States has provided over $200 President Clinton, a longtime strong supporter of and prosecution of traffickers. million in assistance for nuclear safety in Ukraine. micro-credit programs said on April 5, 2000, at the In addition to work with law enforcement officials, Approximately $100 million has been dedicated to safe- White House Conference on the New Economy: the United States sponsors information campaigns to ty improvements to Chornobyl and other nuclear power “Promotion of capital formation at the grassroots level reach out to potential victims and increase public plants as well as regulatory assistance, $22 million for is one of the most powerful tools to attack poverty.” The awareness of methods used by traffickers. It also sup- construction of a plant to provide heat for Chornobyl Fundusz Mikro program in Poland, established at ports Ukrainian non-governmental organizations decommissioning activities, and a previous $78 million President Clinton’s initiative in 1994 by the Polish- working on trafficking prevention and victim assis- for the sarcophagus project. American Enterprise Fund, has provided over 33,000 tance. With USAID funding, Winrock International small loans averaging about $2,000 to over 20,000 established trafficking prevention centers in Lviv, entrepreneurs. Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk serving at-risk women Nuclear safety assistance BIZPRO: BIZPRO is aimed at improving business through job skills training, hotlines, counseling and management skills, competitiveness and productivity; referrals. President Clinton today announced a $2 million expansion of the U.S. nuclear safety assistance program with Ukraine. The funding will support closure of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant and nuclear safety improvements at Ukraine’s other four nuclear power plants. Nuclear power provides over 40 percent of Ukraine’s electricity generation. The work extends U.S.-supported cooperative efforts to improve the safety of Soviet-designed reactors in Ukraine. These efforts began in 1992 and have resulted in significant improvements to safety at Ukraine’s nuclear power plants. The work is implemented by the U.S. Department of Energy in cooperation with Ukraine’s Ministry of Fuel and Energy and its nuclear utility, Energoatom. This funding will support work in the following areas: Decontamination and decommissioning (D&D) plan- ning and safety assessment assistance, through the Chornobyl Center’s Slavutych Laboratory, to support closure of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant. Currently, only the planning document for unit 1 has been completed, which has allowed its de-fueling. The additional funding will assure the completion of D&D planning documents for units 2 and 3; maintenance and repair capability at Westron in Kharkiv, a joint venture between Khartron and Westinghouse Electric Company, for the 11 Safety Parameter Display Systems that the United States has provided to Ukraine’s VVER-1000 nuclear power plants; operation safety upgrades, which AP will be undertaken at Ukraine’s other nuclear power Presidents Bill Clinton and Leonid Kuchma raise a toast at the Mariinsky Palace after the announcement that plants. Ukraine will close the Chornobyl nuclear power plant. Seen in the center are Verkhovna Rada Chairman The United States is investing $26 million to install Ivan Pliushch and Prime Minister Viktor Yuschenko. No. 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2000 5

FOR THE RECORD: Clinton’s address to the people of Ukraine Following are remarks by President Bill I ask you to look around you. From Clinton to the people of Ukraine on June 5 Lithuania to Poland to the Czech Republic, in Kyiv (released by the White House Office those who chose open societies and open of the Press Secretary). markets like you, started out with sacrifice, but they ended up with success. I have not ... I thank all of you for coming out here lived what you have lived. I am an on this beautiful day. I am honored to be in American, not a Ukrainian. I cannot tell you Kyiv again, to come to the cradle of how to build your future. But I do believe Ukrainian culture, to pay respects to this: I believe Ukraine has the best opportu- Ukraine’s ancient and glorious past, and to nity in a thousand years to achieve both tell you America will stand by you as you freedom and prosperity. fight for a free and prosperous future. You are on your way. President Kuchma Here in this historic and beautiful square, has helped to pass a strong budget. He has you can see for a thousand years. Before moved to give people their own land, to me, the magnificent St. Sophia’s Cathedral, reform the old government bureaucracy, to built by Prince Yaroslav in the 11th century. privatize new businesses in accord with And behind me, the beautiful and reborn St. international standards, and he has appoint- Michael’s Monastery, built by his grandson, ed a strong prime minister. But, my friends, with a stunning cathedral built since the last you, too, must be strong leaders. You must time I was here. Between them, statues of encourage the government. You must exhort St. Olga and Andrew, Cyril and Methodius, the Rada. You must build a free and pros- all proof of your extraordinary artistic and perous Ukraine. Do not give up. Keep on cultural accomplishments. fighting. “Boritesia – poborete.” Sadly, the people who created and cher- There will be obstacles. I know some in ished these treasures suffered deeply. I am Ukraine want to discourage foreign invest- ment; they oppose free markets. But that thinking is lost in the past. (Applause.) But I You must build a ask you, look around the world today. The nations with the highest standards of living, free and prosperous the greatest security, the lowest poverty are Ukraine. Do not give free-market democracies. People who trade and invest in one another. up. Keep on fighting. Communism has lost in Ukraine, but a full commitment to free-market democracy “Boritesia – poborete.” has not yet won. If your children are to live their dreams, it must win. So again I ask you, do not give up. Keep on fighting. honored to have laid a wreath of flowers at “Boritesia – poborete.” the memorial to the millions who perished America needs a strong, prosperous and in the forced Famine of the 1930s. Ukraine democratic Ukraine as a partner. Together has endured oppressors who carved up your we have made the whole world safer from lands, banned your books, starved your chil- the risk of nuclear war. Our soldiers are dren, purged your writers, enslaved your serving together with courage and pride in workers, plundered your art, stole your rich missions of peace. There is so much more AP soil, and forbade you even to talk about the we can do together. We can explore the President Bill Clinton flanked by students Kateryna Yasko (left) and Natalia tragedy of the Famine. frontiers of science and space; increase our Voinarovska, in St. Michael’s Square. In the background are golden cupolas of Today, the oppressors are gone. Stalin is efforts to protect the environment, fight dis- the newly restored St. Michael’s Cathedral. gone. The Nazis are gone. The Soviet ease, defeat terrorism; and promote democ- Union is gone. Russia is working to build a racy, prosperity and peace. These are chal- Ukraine has so much of what it takes to Ukraine’s past. In the faces of all the young new society. But you, the people of lenges all nations face, and no nation can succeed in the global information age: people before me, I see Ukraine’s future. It Ukraine, you are still here, stronger than meet alone. strong universities, an educated society and is a promising future. You have kept alive ever. You are reclaiming your land, uniting And so I say again, let us meet them partners willing to stand with you. All you your language, your unity, your dream of your people, restoring your culture and rais- together. We must not give up. We must need now is to stay on course and pick up independence for a thousand years. You ing your children in freedom and democra- keep on fighting. “Boritesia – poborete.” speed. Open the economy; strengthen the have what it takes to build the future of your cy. You are fulfilling the longing of your America believes Ukraine has a right to a rule of law; promote civil society; protect dreams. Your parents battled tyranny to help ancestors. You are building a free, sovereign place among the nations of Europe. No one the free press; break the grip of corruption. you win your freedom. Now, you must use and independent Ukraine. must take that right away from you. We In Ukraine, I understand you have a say- your freedom to make sure you and your I know you have faced disappointments, reject the idea that the Eastern border of ing: “He who is an hour late will spend a children prosper in peace. America is your and your dream is not complete. You have Europe is the Western border of Ukraine. Of year catching up.” People of Ukraine: Seize friend and your partner. your vote, but you may ask, will it have a course, your future is your own choice. But this moment now, for your nation and your Again, I thank you for coming to be with real, positive impact? You have your free- we can, and we will, keep the door to the children. And so I say for the last time: me today. Again, I say America will be with dom, but you may ask, will it lead to a bet- trans-Atlantic community of democracies “Boritesia – poborete.” you all the way. God bless you. “Slava ter future? open to Ukraine. In the cathedrals around me, I see Ukraini.”

FOR THE RECORD: President’s remarks at the Mariinskyi Palace Remarks by President Bill Clinton at toric announcement by President Kuchma the signing ceremony at the Mariinskyi that the final reactor at the Chornobyl Palace in Kyiv (released by the White nuclear power plant will be shut down House Office of the Press Secretary). and the entire plant closed forever on December 15. This is a hopeful moment. Thank you very much. Mr. President, It is also a moment when we remember Mr. Prime Minister, leaders of the govern- those who suffered as a result of the acci- ment, leaders and members of the Rada, dent there. leaders of the Court, distinguished citi- The president and I agreed that we can zens. I am delighted to be back in grow our economies and protect the envi- Ukraine, and delighted to be again with ronment and public health at the same President Kuchma to work on our strate- time, and so we must. I am pleased to gic partnership, because the success of announce that the United States will Ukraine as a free and prosperous nation is pledge $78 million for the Chornobyl very important to the United States. Shelter Fund, to contain radiation from Of course, succeeding in the future the destroyed reactor; and another $2 mil- AP requires learning from the past. I am very lion to expand efforts to improve safety at proud and moved to be here today – this The U.S. president shakes hands with Ukrainians in front of Ukraine’s Foreign is World Environment Day – for this his- (Continued on page 7) Affairs Ministry. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2000 No. 24 Ottawa’s Ukrainian activists welcome Ambassador Shcherbak OTTAWA – The Ukrainian Canadian rating of any government in independent Congress, Ottawa branch, was the first Ukraine. organization in Canada to host a wel- Accompanied by his wife, Maria, and come for Ukraine’s new ambassador to members of the Embassy staff, Canada, Dr. Yuri Shcherbak, on April Ambassador Shcherbak underscored: “I 16 at the Ukrainian Orthodox auditori- represent the government of Ukraine, um. which is dedicated above all to the “It is a privilege to welcome the fifth preservation of the integrity of the terri- ambassador from Ukraine to Canada. We tories of Ukraine.” He added that “the have been following his writing and priorities of the Ukrainian government political career for numerous years, and include economic reforms and improved are delighted to have a distinguished and trade.” seasoned representative of Ukraine in Ambassador Shcherbak is a graduate Ottawa,” said Oksana Bashuk Hepburn, of the Kyiv Medical Institute, and an president of the Ottawa UCC. award-winning author of 20 books of Dr. Shcherbak served as Ukraine’s poetry, plays and essays. His role in first ambassador to Israel and in 1994- reporting on the Chornobyl nuclear disas- 1998 as ambassador to the United States. ter is widely known. His views on Ukraine’s foreign policy Dr. Shcherbak’s political career is and position in international relations are equally rich. He was a non-communist laid out in “The Strategic Role of member of the former ’s Ukraine,” published by Harvard Supreme Soviet, chair of the committee University Press. Prior to coming to investigating the Chornobyl accident, Canada Dr. Shcherbak was a foreign pol- founder of the Zelenyi Svit (Green Ambassador Yuri Shcherbak with Oksana Bashuk Hepburn, president of the icy advisor to President Leonid Kuchma. World) Environmental Association and Ottawa branch of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress. Visibly pleased to meet leaders and the Green Party of Ukraine, minister of members of Ottawa’s Ukrainian com- the environment, and a member of the munity, the ambassador stated: “My National Security and Defense Council Gryschchenko and Ohio congresswoman government wishes to give Ukraine’s of Ukraine. relations with Canada new impetus. ... The proceeds of the reception, Ukraine loves Canada. This is the coun- attended by some 200 people, will go to discuss United States relations with Ukraine try of equality, multiculturalism and the UCC Famine Scholarship Fund and justice.” the Ukrainian Social Services. Olha WASHlNGTON – The new govern- of the leaders of the Congressional In his address Dr. Shcherbak under- Sametz of the Ukrainian Women’s ment of Ukraine is undertaking serious Ukrainian Caucus. scored that Prime Minister Viktor Association of Canada and Danya economic and administrative reforms Ambassador Gryshchenko focused Yuschenko has focused on “open and Popowych, president of the Ukrainian that merit United States support, on the need for American support for honest politics” and noted that the Catholic Women’s League, organized Ambassador Kostyantyn Gryshchenko of the restucturing of Ukrainian loans Yuschenko government has the highest the reception. Ukraine told Congresswoman Marcy whose major repayments are coming Kaptur (D-Ohio) at their recent meeting. due just at the time that Ukraine needs The congresswoman, who is the resources for the agricultural spring The Ukrainian Weekly ranking member of the agricultural sub- planting. committee of the Appropriations Rep. Kaptur urged the ambassador to Committee in the House of have the Ukrainian government quickly Representatives, told the ambassador resolve the outstanding agribusiness about American agricultural programs issues that are blocking the United that would benefit Ukraine – once some States from offering Ukraine surplus Wedding old issues involving American agribusi- grain and other agricultural products, Wedding nesses are resolved. which can be sold in Ukraine, with the The two exchanged ideas at a meeting proceeds covering the Ukrainian gov- arranged by Action Ukraine Coalition, ernment’s budgetary needs. Russia and AnnouncementsAnnouncements created a year ago by the Ukrainian Lebanon, she noted, took advantage of will appear in our July 16, 2000 issue. Federation of America, Ukrainian this program last year; Russia used the American Coordinating Council and the proceeds for its pension fund, and This past spring we introduced a new section – U.S.-Ukraine Foundation. This was the Lebanon for the improvement of its The Ukrainian Weekly Wedding Announcements. new ambassadon’s first meeting with one poor agricultural areas. We’re very excited about this new section, since not only are weddings wonderful events in each of our lives, but we look forward to helping you share your joy with others in our community. Ukrainian Congress Committee of America This section will be published four times a year. slates quadrennial conclave for October For a wedding announcement to be included in the July 16 issue, all information must be received in our offices by July 6. NEW YORK – The Ukrainian members are entitled to one delegate and Congress Committee of America will be one additional delegate if the holding its XVIII Congress of Ukrainians branch/organization numbers more than Along with wedding announcements, we will include greetings from friends, in America at the Chicago O’Hare 100 physical/organizational members. family members, bridesmaids and ushers – from all those Marriot on October 13-15. • Delegates from national organiza- who wish to share in the excitement of a new marriage. 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National Fund (UNF) contributors, pro- Wedding greeting: $75 Inasmuch as the UCCA’s convention vided the branch lists at least 25 UNF is fast approaching, members, organi- contributors, as follows: 25-100 contrib- For further information or to request a brochure, zations and branches should address utors, one delegate; each additional 100 the matter of choosing delegates. In or part thereof is entitled to one addition- please call (973) 292-9800, ext. 3065 (Irene) or ext. 3040 (Maria). accordance with the UCCA By-Laws, al delegate. Election of UNF contribu- Visit www.ukrweekly.com to view a wedding announcement sample page. delegates to the convention are to be tors’ delegates must be held no later than designated ex officio or chosen as fol- 60 days prior to the convention. lows: Those individuals and/or organizations • Members of the National Council that did not receive delegate forms or (which includes National Executive need additional forms are asked to call members), as well as the Auditing the UCCA National Office at (212) 228- Committee and Mediation Board are del- 6840 to obtain copies. Further details of THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY egates ex officio. the congress will be forthcoming. Visit our archive on the Internet at: http://www.ukrweekly.com/ • Representatives of UCCA branches The congress hotel is located at 8535 and local organizations with 20 to 100 W. Higgins Road in Chicago. No. 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2000 7 The Washington Group elects Ihor Kotlarchuk as president

by Yaro Bihun has been consistently growing over the Mr. Kotlarchuk joined the U.S. 15 years of its existence. With almost a 7 Department of Justice as a trial attorney WASHINGTON – Ihor Kotlarchuk, a percent jump in membership over the in the Tax Division in 1973 and has since senior trial attorney with the U.S. past year, TWG now has 433 members – moved up to the position of senior trial Department of Justice, was elected as the about half living in the greater attorney in its Criminal Division. eighth president of The Washington Washington area, and the remainder hail- Earlier, from 1969 to 1973, he served Group (TWG), an association of ing from other parts of the United States on active duty as a captain in the U.S. Ukrainian American professionals based as well as from Ukraine and other coun- Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps in the nation’s capital. tries around the world. (JAG), which included a tour of duty in Mr. Kotlarchuk succeeded Orest Mr. Kotlarchuk will work with a virtu- Vietnam. He recently retired as a colonel Deychakiwsky, a staff advisor with the ally unchanged executive board of direc- from the U.S. Army Reserve, where he U.S. Commission on Security and tors, on which he had served as public received numerous awards and commen- Cooperation in Europe, who is stepping relations director. The new board includes: dations, including the Bronze Star Medal down after two years at the helm of Anya Silecky, vice-president; Michael and the Presidential Legion of Merit. TWG. The change was made during the Drabyk, secretary; Roman Stelmach, He has in the past and continues to organization’s annual meeting here on treasurer; Juliana Kinal, membership; travel extensively to Ukraine to work on May 19. Tanya Stasiuk, events; Oles Berezhny, legal, military and judicial assistance Though elected for one year, if tradi- special projects; Andy Szul, public rela- projects sponsored by the State Yaro Bihun tion holds Mr. Kotlarchuk will lead this tions, Laryssa Chopivsky, Cultural Fund Department, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, Ihor Kotlarchuk addresses a military country’s largest Ukrainian professionals director; Adrian Karmazyn, Fellowship Federal Bureau of Investigation and the panel at the 1999 Joint Conferences of organization for the next two years. Fund director; and Mr. Deychakiwsky, Department of Justice. Ukrainian American Organizations in Seven of the eight TWG presidents since who now occupies the “immediate past He received his B.S. degree in busi- Washington. the organization’s founding in 1985 have president” position on the board. ness (1965) and his J.D. (1968) from served two terms. One president served The new board will also include the Fordham University. He also received an Ukrainian American organizations in its three terms. former U.S. commercial attaché in Kyiv, L.L.M. in tax law (1974) and an M.A. in numerous programs and projects – espe- Known for sponsoring the popular Andrew Bihun, who will chair the TWG political science (1982) from cially in last year’s Joint Conferences in annual leadership conference and numer- Business Development Forum he is in Georgetown University. He is admitted Washington – it has focused much of its ous political, economic and cultural the process of forming with the intent of to practice in New York state and in the cooperative activities on leading events in Washington, TWG, unlike expanding U.S.-Ukrainian business rela- District of Columbia and before the U.S. Washington-area mainstream education- many Ukrainian American organizations, tions. Tax Court, U.S. Court of Military al, think-tank and cultural institutions, as Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court. well as the Embassy of Ukraine. In his brief acceptance speech, Mr. The TWG annual meeting program Kotlarchuk, who also serves as the presi- also included a presentation by Bohdan dent of the Ukrainian Association of Budzan, the director general or the UMANA executive board meets in Baltimore Washington, underscored the need for International Management Institute in by George Hrycelak and George Hrycelak (Chicago), expanding cooperation among Ukrainian Kyiv, and the showing of a documentary UMANA Foundation president. BALTIMORE – The board of directors American organizations. on early Ukrainian settlers in Canada by The UMANA, the premier organiza- While TWG has worked with many film maker Slavko Nowytski. of the national office of the Ukrainian tion of Ukrainian medical professionals Medical Association of North America in North America, has been in existence (UMANA) met in executive session for 50 years. Incorporated in New York Saturday, May 13 at the Homer Kodelsky City, the headquarters were moved to Pavilion at the University of Maryland The Ukrainian Weekly 2000 Chicago in 1975. The current board of The Ukrainian Weekly 2000 Hospital in Baltimore. Dr. Roman Goy, directors and executive committee con- president, welcomed the committee mem- Throughout its history, The Ukrainian bers from across the United States as sist of members from many different Weekly has been a chronicler of the guests to his city of residence to discuss states. The board and executive officers times, a reflection of our society, a scheduled business and plan the future meet quarterly in locations throughout purveyor of information, a leader of activity of the association. North America, varying the cities to cover the geographic area represented by public opinion. The following representatives were To mark the end of this millennium present: Adrian Baranetsky (New York the association’s 18 chapters. At the May 13 meeting 12 officers and and the beginning of a new one, the Metro), UMANA News editor; Daria editors of The Ukrainian Weekly have Massimilla-Chapelsky, president of the directors conferred for seven hours, cover- ing a wide variety of routine topics, as well prepared “The Ukrainian Weekly 2000,” Washington Metro Chapter; Paul Dzul a two-volume collection of the best and (Detroit), president of the World as discussing in depth plans for celebrating the upcoming 50th anniversary of the most significant stories that have Federation of Ukrainian Medical appeared in the newspaper since its UMANA. Associations and editor-in-chief of the founding through 1999. Upon completion of the meeting, Dr. Journal of the Ukrainian Medical Volume I, now available, covers Association of North America; Maria Goy surprised the officers by arranging a events from 1933 through the 1960s. Hrycelak (Chicago), immediate past joint visit with a tour organized by The All subscribers to The Weekly should president; Bohdan Iwanetz (Chicago), Washington Group of the exhibit “Gold have received their copies in the mail. vice-president; Larissa Iwanetz of the Nomads” being held at Baltimore’s To order additional copies of this (Chicago), membership administrator; Walters Art Gallery on Charles Street. unique book, please use the clip-out Andrew Iwach (California North), treas- This collection of ancient Scythian arti- form below. urer; George Kryzaniwsky (New York facts enchanted the visitors, serving as a Metro), secretary; Ihor Voyevidka fascinating conclusion to a productive “The Ukrainian Weekly 2000” is sure to become a resource for researchers, (California North), president-elect; Ihor and informative gathering of UMANA and a keepsake for readers. A great gift idea! Zachary (Ohio), branch representative; officers.

medium-sized businesses in Ukraine to THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY 2000 President’s remarks... help them participate in the growing VOLUME I (Continued from page 5) economy. l Ukraine’s other nuclear power plants. Finally, I want to take another impor- Number of books ______tant step today. Because of Ukraine’s l The President and I also discussed his Total cost of books at $15.00 each $ ______plan for economic reform. He and his strong efforts to prevent missile prolifera- tion, I am announcing our decision to team have an economic plan that can put l Ukraine on a path towards sustainable eliminate commercial space quotas and Also, I would like to donate to The Ukrainian Weekly Press Fund growth and much higher living standards. open the door to expanded U.S. coopera- l o o o tion with Ukraine’s space program. This (check one): $25.00 $50.00 $75.00 President Kuchma has moved to give his l o o people their own land, to reduce govern- decision will have a positive, long-term ( $100.00 Other $ ______$ ______impact on Ukraine’s economic prospects, ment bureaucracy, to promote entrepre- Total $ ______neurship. He has taken recent steps to creating more high-tech jobs and posi- enhance Ukraine’s protection of intellec- tioning Ukraine to be a leader in a cut- Please make check or money order payable to: The Ukrainian Weekly tual property rights and the rule of law. ting-edge area of 21st century commerce. And these things improve the climate for It will also enhance the ability of investment in Ukraine and will attract American companies to compete in space. Name more investment dollars from the United This represents the kind of high-level States and other places across the world. partnership our countries can look forward Street Address Apt. # In that spirit, I am pleased to announce to as we enter the new century together. a new five-year, $25 million business Thank you very much, Mr. President. City State/Province Zip/Postal Code development program for small and It’s been a good day. Thank you. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2000 No. 24 Annual Fulbright-Margolin Prize THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Boritesia – poborete! established for Ukrainian writers U.S. Department of State A binational selection panel, to be convened in Kyiv, will comprise critics, U.S. President Bill Clinton undoubtedly was relieved to get out of Moscow and the KYIV – The Fulbright Office in Kyiv, writers, publishers and scholars, some of grips of Russian politics to a much calmer and friendly atmosphere in Ukraine. which administers the Fulbright scholar- whom will be alumni of the Fulbright President Leonid Kuchma is the antithesis of his Russian counterpart in what he ship program between Ukraine and the expects from relations with the United States. The Ukrainian leader does not want program. One award will be made each United States, will award an annual writ- year and will alternate between the cate- political conflict and is not seeking a place for Ukraine among great-power countries. ing prize for Ukrainian authors beginning There was some indecision by planners of the Clinton tour of Europe and Russia, gories of fiction and non-fiction. The in the 2000 academic year. award of $20,000, underwritten by a which also took the U.S. president to Lisbon and Berlin, about whether the Kyiv stop This award, the first of its kind, will should come before Moscow. However, now it seems that putting Ukraine last was an combination of public and private funds, encourage and support the growth of a will consist of a cash award to the author, intelligent move, which allowed Mr. Clinton to get a better feel for the striking differ- new generation of Ukrainian writers and ences between the two countries and where they are headed. a subvention for the publication of writ- intellectuals, improve relations between ten works, and an exchange with the In Moscow Mr. Clinton’s discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin were the literary and critical communities in thorny at best and ended up in an impasse. Agreement on a common anti-ballistic mis- United States appropriate to the winner. Ukraine and the United States, and pro- The funding from U.S. government sile defense plan will take years to negotiate and is unlikely to receive much support in vide an impetus for the publication and the Republican-controlled U.S. Congress. From all indications, Mr. Clinton left monies is especially dedicated to that discussion of outstanding works from Moscow with no clearer understanding of whether Mr. Putin’s aims include a reintro- exchange. Ukraine in both countries. duction of an authoritarian state or continued democratic reforms. The award is named in honor of Sen. An essential component of this award In Kyiv the U.S. president met an open and warmer leader, one who has given J. William Fulbright (1905-1995), in every indication that finally he is moving towards the West in market and democratic will be undertaken in the United States. honor of his commitment to mutual reforms in a decisive manner, and whose government is giving ever stronger signals The form of the exchange will be appro- understanding, and Arnold D. Margolin that it wants a place in the European Union and NATO. President Kuchma does not priate to the recipient but may include (1877-1956), the outstanding Ukrainian want or need controversy right now. He has had enough of the allegations of corrup- teaching, lecturing, participating in con- lawyer and diplomat who represented the tion that surround his country and the still unresolved debacle involving the National ferences, or undertaking a project of Ukrainian Central Rada government of Bank of Ukraine and the IMF over the bank’s handling of its hard currency reserves. translation or creation in common with From Mr. Clinton the Ukrainian president wanted consultation, cooperation, a an American author. (Continued on page 19) strong expression of strategic friendship and, no less so, additional financial support. He got all he asked for. In return the Ukrainian leader gave the West a plum it has buildings on the square gently swayed in a sought for most of this decade: the closure of Chornobyl, which will happen on December 15 of this year, unless something seriously goes wrong during the stoking Clinton to Ukrainians... light breeze. of financial pledges from the international community. (Continued from page 1) At another point he exhorted the crowd With Russia’s democratic future uncertain at present, at least in the eyes of the bunting to begin his speech. to remain on the road of political and eco- West, Ukraine has the opportunity to position itself ever more strongly as the strategic In sunny weather approaching 90 nomic reform. key to a peaceful and stable Europe. degrees, Ukrainians – mostly in their 20s “Ukraine has so much of what it takes to But first Kyiv must move to finish the reforms that have finally moved forward. It and 30s – waited for the U.S. president succeed in the global information age – must implement an extensive and far-reaching agricultural program, which must much as fans await the arrival of strong universities, an educated society and include legislation to allow for the open sale of land and the establishment of farm Hollywood stars at the Oscars. They lis- partners willing to stand with you. All you credits and a farm bank. The country needs to revamp its energy sector and finish pri- tened to performances by leading Ukrainian need now is to stay on course and pick up vatizing the largest of the factories still under its control. pop stars and hid their heads from the speed. Open the economy; strengthen the How Ukraine responds in large part depends on Mr. Kuchma. He does not have the scorching afternoon sun with umbrellas and rule of law; promote civil society; protect charisma and eloquence of Mr. Clinton, which would allow him to drive reforms by paper hats provided by a local radio station, the free press; break the grip of corruption.” means of his personality. But Mr. Kuchma does have an extensive system of political while consuming gallons of water and soft The president’s appearance, for the most contacts in place, an effective network of lawmakers and businesspeople developed drinks. part marked by an air of celebration, pomp through a system of political payoffs and favors, some perhaps questionable, that he For most of those on hand it was less an and frivolity, was not without its serious has honed to a fine edge. The problem that Mr. Kuchma must confront, one he has opportunity to hear what the United States moments. avoided in the past, is to decide whom to cast off and whom to listen to. Too many of thought about Ukraine than to see the con- In the first portion of his remarks, Mr. his backroom boys do not see benefit for themselves in open markets and democracy. troversial and charismatic leader of the Clinton mentioned the architecture that sur- Mr. Kuchma cannot please all those close to him if he wants to fulfill the promises strongest nation on the globe. rounds the square – including St. Michael’s he has given his nation and Western leaders such as Mr. Clinton. He needs to throw For Mr. Clinton, however, it was a Golden-Domed Cathedral, under whose aside the advice of some of his “consultants,” mostly that given him by the leaders of chance to be a cheerleader for economic shadow he stood, St. Sophia Sobor, off the various clans. Currently such powerful individuals as Oleksander Volkov of the reform in Ukraine and to use his oft-lauded which his remarks echoed in the great Rebirth of the Regions Party and Hryhorii Surkis of the Social Democratic Party are speaking abilities to convince the Ukrainian square, and the monuments to St. Olha and putting pressure on the president to dismiss Vice Prime Minster Yulia Tymoshenko people that they are at the beginning of a Ss. Cyril and Methodius at his side – and because her energy sector reform plan might topple them from the top of the heap. new epoch in their sometimes sad history. the great Ukrainian history that it repre- There are rumors that they have targeted Prime Minister Viktor Yuschenko as well, While his discussions with President sents. because his independence from their influence has left them powerless to impress Leonid Kuchma and meetings with other He spoke of “the forced Famine of the upon him their needs. Dismissal of Mr. Yuschenko would be a tragedy. members of the Ukrainian political leader- 1930s” and of the “oppressors who carved It is just this prime minister to whom the president must listen more attentively. Mr. ship during his short six-hour stay in up your lands, banned your books, starved Yuschenko’s economic reform program is well-reasoned with sound principles based Ukraine’s capital were filled with diplomat- your children, purged your writers, enslaved on models that worked in Poland, the Czech Republic and Hungary. Today these ic language, nuance and protocol, his mes- your workers, plundered your art, stole your countries are feeling strong economic development and growth. Ukraine’s reforms are sage to the Ukrainian people was strikingly rich soil and forbade you even to talk about seeping into the economic soil and soon should begin providing seeds of sustained simple. the tragedy of the famine.” economic growth. But the president must continue on that path. “Boritesia – poborete (Fight and you “Today, the oppressors are gone,” Mr. In his affairs with the contentious clans that are attempting to overrun the Ukrainian shall overcome),” said Mr. Clinton in Clinton continued. “Stalin is gone. The economy, Mr. Kuchma needs to take to heart what Mr. Clinton told the throngs on remarkably well-spoken Ukrainian at four Nazis are gone. The Soviet Union is gone. Mykhailivsky Square. Mr. President: “Boritesia – poborete!” key moments in a speech that otherwise Russia is working to build a new society. was in English. The words are from a poem But you, the people of Ukraine, you are still by Taras Shevchenko, a 19th century here, stronger than ever. You are reclaiming Ukrainian poet considered the country’s your land, uniting your people, restoring June national bard, who exhorted Ukrainians to your culture and raising your children in Turning the pages back... free themselves of the shackles of imperial freedom and democracy. You are fulfilling domination. the longing of your ancestors. You are 12 During his 15-minute presentation Mr. building a free, sovereign and independent Clinton reflected on Ukraine’s 1,000 year Ukraine.” history, its tragic Communist past, its cur- While exclaiming that “Communism has 1997 Three years ago, when Prime Minister Pavlo Lazarenko of rent economic realities and its alluring lost in Ukraine,” Mr. Clinton underscored Ukraine made his first official visit to Canada – a visit aimed at future. Like a coach giving a half-time that “a commitment to free market democ- securing the growing business partnership between Ukraine and speech, the president attempted to imbue racy has not yet won.” Canada – he was greeted with a barrage of media attention on the Ukrainian people with a sense of opti- Finally, he called on Ukraine’s youth to allegations of corruption in Ukraine. mism and opportunity. In a stridently opti- take advantage of opportunities now being On the eve of his June 12 arrival in Ottawa, The Globe and Mail ran a front-page story in mistic tone, he told them that the worst was created to assure prosperity and peace. which a Canadian businessman who wrote to the Canadian mission in Kyiv complained behind them and that the United States His speech completed, the president that “bureaucratic interference in the normal day-to-day operations of commercial enterpris- would walk with them into the future. descended from his platform and spent es is slowly strangling the investment community.” Mr. Lazarenko acknowledged that graft “There is so much we can do together. another 15 minutes shaking hands with and bribery remain major problems facing Ukraine. However, he denied allegations that he We can explore the frontiers of science and youngsters who pressed the barricades or any senior government workers have contributed to his country’s corruption problem. space; increase our efforts to protect the that separated them from the U.S. presi- In Ottawa Ukraine’s prime minister tried to sidestep similar questions on high-level cor- environment, fight disease, defeat terrorism; dent while the Odesa Philharmonic per- ruption. “It’s not true,” said Mr. Lazarenko, in the foyer outside the House of Commons. and promote democracy, prosperity and formed its rendering of “America the Source: “Pavlo Lazarenko visits Canada to do some PR damage control” by Christopher Guly, peace,” said Mr. Clinton as huge U.S. and Beautiful” and then “Take Me Out to the The Ukrainian Weekly, June 22, 1997, Vol. LXV, No. 25. Ukrainian flags draped across the facades of Ball Game.” No. 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2000 9 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Faces and Places necessarily pushing through various con- My advice to Weekly: troversial, but today politically correct by Myron B. Kuropas social agendas. keep Myron Kuropas The Ukrainian American community Dear Editor: is not much involved in issues like women serving on submarines or the use I consider myself a friend of Dr. of the Confederate flag in South Myron Kuropas. That said I will also, Carolina, but has an interest in the saga Beating your bodhran: reflections on Lazarenkoism gleefully, admit that I don’t always agree of Elian Gonzales, in view of the similar- What do you call the only capital city in wasteland described in Frank McCourt’s with the positions he has taken in his col- ity of his story to that of a Ukrainian boy, all of Europe with not even one four-star best-selling memoir “Angela’s Ashes.” umn. But I always read it, first. And I Walter Polovchak, some time ago. hotel? Try Kyiv. “Prompted by a highly educated and youth- would not subscribe to The Weekly if Dr. What do you call the European capital ful population, a pro-business government, Peter Hrycak Kuropas was liquidated at the behest of city with one of the highest average daily and low operating costs and corporate the commissars of correctness who have Cranford, N.J. hotel room rates ($200) in Eastern Europe? taxes, almost 600 U.S. companies has set been writing in of late, calling for his Kyiv wins again. With that price, of course, up offices and plants in Ireland by the end head. comes indifferent or surly service, rock- of 1999, 40 percent of them arriving in the I have to wonder why these critics hard beds, room keys that are big enough past decade. Their ranks include Microsoft, don’t pen their own commentaries for A sincere thank-you for a small carry-on, and hotel managers IBM, Dell, Hewlett-Packard, Compaq, consideration. But then, as I well know who laugh when you ask for the presiden- Motorola, Intel, Oracle, Apple, Xerox, 3 from experience, crafting a essay isn’t for author’s introduction tial suite. Small wonder that few visiting Com, Pfizer, Johnson and Johnson, Dear Editor: nearly as easy as penning a nasty letter. heads of state, let alone President Bill SmithKlineBeecham, Citibank, Merrill And taking a public stand, often on con- Thank you for introducing author Clinton during his stop last week, spend the Lynch” and others. troversial subjects, does have its reper- Irene Zabytko to your readers in The night in Kyiv. At a time when Ukrainian government cussions, wanna-be censors being in Ukrainian Weekly of April 23. I immedi- Nine years after independence, Ukraine officials demand Lazarenko-like bribes and plentiful supply, as recently evidenced in ately rushed to the nearest Barnes and remains in the burly, clawed clutches of the outrageously exorbitant taxes from compa- your letters section. Nobles bookstore for my copy of her newly hatched, self-serving “democratic nies naive enough to believe they can estab- Here’s my advice: keep Dr. Kuropas. book “The Sky Unwashed” and read it in nomenklatura.” The poster boy for these lish an honest business in Ukraine, Ireland He’s the right wing. Since it’s rare to get one breath (well, almost). economic bloodsuckers is Pavlo Lazarenko, is wooing the private sector. a good laugh out of reading anything in Ms. Zabytko is a wonderful story- Ukraine’s former prime minister, who was Today, Ireland is the fastest growing any Ukrainian newspaper please also teller, and she treats the characters and recently indicted in the United States for nation in Europe with a 1997 gross domes- publish the whiners of the wrong wing. their tragic lives after Chornobyl with attempting to launder $114 million that he tic product (GDP), after inflation, of 10.7 After all, The Weekly can’t afford a fun- great sensitivity and wisdom, under- extorted from people anxious to do busi- percent. To put this in perspective, consider nies section. standing their human frailties and finding ness in Ukraine. this: all during the bullish 1990s the their hidden inner strengths, Ukrainian government representatives America’s GDP never exceeded 4.7 per- Lubomyr Luciuk, Ph.D. have told me that this kind of exploitation is cent. Kingston, Ontario Now it is up to us, the readers, to make her book a bestseller. So, dear not unusual in emerging nations. Even the Much of Ireland’s dynamic growth is a readers of The Ukrainian Weekly, spread United States, they argue, had its “robber recent phenomenon. “When independence barons” during its industrial growth period. the word among your friends and finally came to the southern 26 counties in How can one expect more from a nation encourage everyone you encounter to 1921 after eight centuries of domination,” Political correctness that has suffered so much? buy “The Sky Unwashed.” (Don’t lend it write Ms. Clark, “the early government Both arguments are weak. The so-called to them, have them purchase their own understandably threw up thick walls against “robber barons” in the United States – and our community copy!) the outside world.” Eamon de Valera who Dear Editor: Andrew Carnegie, John Rockefeller, The success of Ms. Zabytko’s novel served as prime minister from 1932 to 1948 Cornelius Vanderbilt, Henry Ford – while This is a response to letter to the edi- will be our success, too, and a fitting and through the 1950s (Ireland was formal- tor (May 21) where a complaint is made often ruthless in their pursuit of financial ly declared a republic only in 1949) memorial to those “babusi” – the grand- advantage, created wealth and employment about supposedly politically incorrect mothers who keep the faith and the tradi- attempted to create an economically inde- weekly columns by Dr. Myron Kuropas. for millions. They also donated their for- pendent state in which the people “were sat- tions for Ukraine. tunes in their later years to establish founda- The Ukrainian Weekly is the voice of the Thank you Ms. Zabytko! isfied with frugal comfort.” Enacting some Ukrainian community in the United tions, universities, libraries and hospitals. of the world’s highest trade barriers, De States and Canada, and not a publication Daria Horodysky They can in no way be compared to Mr. Valera only succeeded in stifling growth somewhat resembling the well-known Richfield, Ohio Lazarenko, who has produced neither and reducing the GDP. The Irish lived fru- wealth nor jobs. Village Voice, known as a champion of gally, but not very comfortably. The argument that Ukraine’s unique his- liberal-left opinions and causes. During the 1960s a new government tory resulted in a culture and mind-set that Therefore, the columns of Dr. Kuropas headed by Sean Lemass started to phase out makes financial growth difficult has some should be taken in this sense. About free speech protectionism and tariffs and set tax rates on merit, but fails to convince once we contrast We want to believe, that The Weekly manufacturing and services at a modest 10 Ukraine to other nations with a similar his- represents, reasonably well, the views of and contrary opinions percent. But, writes Ms. Clark, “Ireland did tory. Ukrainian Americans of today, con- Dear Editor: not sit quietly by, waiting to be discovered; Take Ireland. Ireland and Ukraine both cerned mainly with the contemporary it went out and beat its bodhran.” The gov- The recent assault on Dr. Myron suffered centuries under the heel of vast topics of interest to Ukrainians living in ernment established the Industrial Kuropas (May 21) is a common left- empires that attempted to dilute the local America. Primarily, it is to generate and Development Authority (IDA) in 1969, wing method to berate people who don’t population with foreign émigres, the Scots to support in the American public opin- follow their ideas. Their approach: We which had carte-blanche privileges to nego- in Northern Ireland, the Russians in eastern tiate. According to Finn Gallen, IDA man- ion the attitude that Ukrainian Americans don’t agree with him, get rid of the rascal Ukraine. Both nations fought to preserve deserve to be treated as a politically – never mind freedom of speech and ager of media and VIP relations, “We could their native tongues. Irish and Ukrainian do everything: discuss a deal if you were responsible, hard-working and communi- First Amendment. peasants suffered famines which decimated ty-oriented ethnic group. Therefore, The latest victim of such thinking is interested, negotiate, present a proposal, get the population, Ireland because of fungal approval, get you a factory site, do the Ukrainian Americans deserve to be taken Bob Zelnick, a longtime former ABC blight, British misrule and exploitation by whole thing from beginning to end without seriously, and treated with respect by the News correspondent who got fired for brutish, absentee landlords; Ukraine going to any other government body. We American (and, also, Canadian) authori- writing an authoritative biography of Al because of Soviet Russian economic terror sold ourselves as a one-stop shop.” ties. Gores. Would it not be more democratic and ethnic cleansing. At the same time the Irish invested in In this respect, The Weekly should if Roman Cybriwsky, instead of ques- Irish monks preserved Western culture their school system, then considered the strive that at critical stages in world his- when the rest of Europe was reeling from tioning Dr. Kuropas “fitness for the job,” worst in Europe. “Today Ireland’s schools tory a “Chicken Kiev” – type incident barbarian invasions. Ukrainian monks from would sit down and write an article pre- produce more people per capita with col- does not happen again. Dr. Kuropas the Mohyla Academy saved and later senting his contrary opinion? lege degrees than any other Western columns may be very helpful in this renewed Eastern Orthodoxy. Irish resistance nation,” writes Ms. Clark. An amazing 57 respect – to educate the American public Zenon B. Sheparovych, Ed. D. to foreign rule included the Irish percent of all university students major in to be more Ukrainian-friendly, without Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Republican Army (IRA). Ukrainians estab- engineering, science or business – more lished the Organization of Ukrainian than twice the rate of the United States. Nationalists (OUN). Both the IRA and Ukraine can learn from the Irish. Given OUN adopted terrorism as a modus operan- the dinosaurs who inhabit the government, Notice to publishers and authors di, all outside their respective mainstream societies. Finally most Irish and Ukrainian especially the Ministry of Education, how- It is The Ukrainian Weekly’s policy to run news items and/or reviews of newly pub- music is written in a minor key, a melan- ever, this will not be an easy task. Now that lished books, booklets and reprints, as well as records and premiere issues of periodi- choly reflection of past troubles. the United States has promised to assist cals, only after receipt by the editorial offices of a copy of the material in question. Today Ireland and Ukraine have an edu- Ukraine with Chornobyl and other prob- cated population willing to work. It is here, lems, President Leonid Kuchma has no News items sent without a copy of the new release will not be published. more excuses. It’s time to clean house for Send new releases and information (where publication may be purchased, cost, however, that the similarities end. Ireland is thriving. Ukraine is barely breathing. the new millennium. etc.) to: The Editor, The Ukrainian Weekly, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, According to a recent article by Susan NJ 07054. Clark in the airline magazine Continental, Myron Kuropas’ e-mail address is: Ireland is no longer the impoverished [email protected] 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2000 No. 24

Manor College’s petitions seek Saskatoon’s Ukrainian Museum sanctions for trafficking in women looks ahead to 65th anniversary JENKINTOWN, Pa. – by Randy Bodnaryk The Ukrainian Museum hosted its 19th Concerned about the increasing annual museum conference on April 8 with problem of international traf- SASKATOON – Two new initiatives are 38 representatives from the headquarters ficking in women, the adminis- in progress at the headquarters museum of board, its five branch museums and com- tration and staff of Manor the Ukrainian Museum of Canada in ponent organizations of the Ukrainian Self- College is collecting signatures Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Reliance League of Canada. on a petition that calls on the Both are funded, in part, by the Topics of mutual interest were dis- Commission on Security and Department of Canadian Heritage and cussed, including fund-raising strategies, Cooperation in Europe (CSCE) Saskatchewan Lotteries. program highlights and opportunities for to attach the same international A series of events in April launched a collaborative projects. The conference was sanctions currently held for drug year to celebrate the museum’s 65th part of Phase II of the “New Environs traffickers to their proposed anniversary in August 2001. Renovations Today Net:Ukrmuse Project,” the objective penalties against trafficking in to the Permanent Gallery will create a of which is to develop and maintain liaison women. Special Collections Gallery to showcase with branch museums and provincial and The petition was a direct specialized collections housed at the muse- national organizations in order to enhance result of a recent symposium um and its five branches in Toronto, membership, fund-raising and communica- held at Manor College on the Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary and tions. problem of the international Vancouver. Unique provincial or regional “Web Page Design 2000” was a work- trafficking in women. collections could also be highlighted. shop offered by the museum on April 7. Accodring to Manor College Preliminary design work has been complet- Twenty-two persons from a variety of officials, Very little informa- ed by Ken Wilson Architect Limited of Ukrainian heritage organizations from tion is available about this sit- Saskatoon. across Canada participated. The day-long uation and much more needs to Estimated costs for the renovations are event was coordinated by Donna Zaleschuk be done to expose this terrible $30,000. A major fund-raising event on and facilitated by Doug Lacombe, electron- crime. “We are extremely April 8 was dedicated to the Special ic media manager at the Saskatoon upset and concerned about this Ulana Mazurkevich presents a three-volume set Collections Gallery and provided the StarPhoenix daily newspaper. new form of slavery, especial- of the Oral History Project of the Commission impetus for further fund-raising efforts. The workshop was the first phase of the ly the trafficking of Ukrainian on the Ukraine Famine to Sister Mary Cecilia Entertainment by Luba Goy from the museum’s second initiative titled women,” said Christina Jurasinski OSBM, president of Manor College. Royal Canadian Air Farce, Fashions by “Zustrich/Meeting Ukrmuse” designed to Prokopovych, curator of the Savelia of Saskatoon and Ukraine, and a enhance communications among Canadian Ukrainian Heritage Studies Center at Excerpts from the film “Bought and Sold” silent auction of over 100 items were institutions preserving and promoting Manor College. were also shown. enjoyed by a sell-out crowd of 350 per- Ukrainian heritage. Exposure to the basics The symposium was opened by the col- Ms. Mazurkevich has long been sons. of web page development was a major lege’s executive vice-president and dean of involved in the defense of human rights, Additional funds are needed to complete learning opportunity. academic affairs, Sally Mydlowec, who having served on the U.S. Commission this unique project. Donations toward com- An update of the museum’s web page in introduced Ulana Mazurkevich, president on the Ukraine Famine. She presented a pletion of the Special Collections Gallery progress (www.umc.sk.ca) was presented of the Ukrainian Human Rights three-volume set of the Oral History will be accepted until December 31. by Wayne Roman, webmaster, during the Committee. Ms. Mazurkevich gave a brief Project of the Commission on the Additional fund-raising projects are museum conference. Phase II, which will synopsis of the results of trafficking in Ukraine Famine to Sister Mary Cecilia planned during the anniversary year, reno- develop a pilot electronic network among women and spoke about measures in the Jurasinski OSBM, president of Manor vations will begin as soon as funding is in participating institutions, will be completed U.S. Congress to attack this problem. College. place. in September. No. 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2000 11

MUSIC REVIEW Oleh Chmyr at Weill Recital Hall: a baritone in his artistic prime

by Bohdan Markiw songs by Schubert and four by Bellini, with single selections by Mahler, NEW YORK – Oleh Chmyr brought Scarlatti, Ravel and Rachmaninoff, and his warm baritone voice to Carnegie’s the remainder by various Ukrainian com- Weill Recital Hall on May 30 after many posers, including three songs by years of performing in the opera houses Tchaikovsky. of Europe. From among the Schumann songs – Currently, Mr. Chmyr teaches voice at “Die Lotusblume” and “Du bist wie eine County College of Morris in New Jersey Blume” – were rendered with a special and devotes his time to song recitals. tenderness of feeling. Of the Schubert Lovers of good vocal artistry are happy songs, the best to this writer’s taste was to cheer Mr. Chmyr’s increasing involve- “Der Neugirige” (The Curious Fellow). ment with the song literature, and in the Among the Bellini songs that Mr. Chmyr future we may expect entire programs sang were the well-known “Malinconia, devoted to song cycles as has become the ninfa gentile” and the encore piece “Per tradition in the 20th century, thanks to pieta, bell’idol mio.” The intelligence, the advocacy of such master singers as sincerity and vocal culture that he Hans Hotter, Hermann Prey, and Dietrich brought to his performance made the Fisher-Dieskau. music seem utterly fresh. When a handsome man possesses a He also sang memorably six seldom- good baritone voice as Mr. Chmyr does, heard Chopin songs on German and the temptation to show it off in a variety Polish texts. Mr. Chmyr was not reluc- of styles must be hard to resist. This may tant to sing with an earthy energy and explain the range of the concert program, grainy straight tones when the music featuring songs from Scarlatti to called for it. In the many places where Liudkevych, Rachmaninoff to Ravel. gentle, sustained and focused pianissi- The evening’s program began with mos were indicated, he provided them eight Schumann songs, followed by four effortlessly. Mr. Chmyr is to be congratulated on Bohdan Markiw has recently retired his handling of German, French, Italian, as longtime librarian at Yale University’s Polish, Russian and Ukrainian texts with aquisition department and director of St. convincing idiomatic delivery and the Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church right balance between interpretation and Choir in New Haven, Conn. He has a vocal beauty. As a song recitalist, Mr. degree from the Music Conservatory in Chmyr is in his artistic prime. Madrid as violinist and has performed Volodymyr Vynnytsky, as usual, pro- with various Connecticut symphonies. vided superb piano accompaniment. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2000 No. 24 Celebration of spring brings together Plast’s youngest members

Roma Hadzewycz The littlest members of Plast branches in Newark and Passaic, N.J., and Philadelphia are gathered at “Sviato Vesny.” by Roma Hadzewycz Morris County Park, which is located in “nature surprise.” Philadelphia in charge of general organi- Mendham, Morris Township and Harding The latter was a lecture/demonstration zation. MENDHAM, N.J. – Scores of children Township, N.J. by Bill Robinson of Wildlife Lectures in The “hnizdovi,” or leaders of novatst- from Plast branches in Newark and The program for “novatstvo” (Plast Saugerties, N.Y. Illustrating his talk vo in Plast branches – Lialia Holynskyj Passaic, N.J., as well as Philadelphia, children age 6 -11) encompassed a about safeguarding wildlife, Mr. and Nestor Maksymowych of Newark, were treated on June 11 to a Sunday in the park with a twist: this was the annual “terenovyi zmah,” or field game in the Robinson – much to the delight of young Ania Hnateyko of Passaic and Nika “Sviato Vesny,” a celebration of spring woodlands surrounding the park’s scenic and old alike – brought out a veritable Chaikovsky of Philadelphia – also were organized annually by the Plast Doe Meadow; and games and sports in menagerie of creatures. Featured were a instrumental in this year’s Sviato Vesny. Ukrainian Scouting Organization as a the meadow. Similar activities were turkey vulture, falcon, horned owl, snap- Lunch and a late afternoon snack were finale to its school-year activity and a organized for the youngest children, 5- ping turtle, alligator, monkey-tailed skink provided courtesy of the Plast support prelude to its summer program. year-olds enrolled in “Ptashata pry (a type of lizard) and a python. group composed largely of parents In all, 137 children ranging in age Plasti,” a pre-Plast program for The day’s events were organized and known as Plast-Pryiat. from 5 to 11 participated in the daylong preschoolers and kindergartners. directed by a corps of dedicated Plast Phenomenal weather, which greatly program conducted by 59 counselors and All enjoyed a “bonfire” (not the real members, with the Lisovi Mavky sorority enhanced everyone’s enjoyment of Sviato volunteers. Another 110 were registered thing in keeping with park regulations taking charge of the program for ptasha- Vesny, was provided courtesy of the as guests for Sviato Vesny at Lewis that do not allow open fires); and a ta, and the Spartanky of Newark and Almighty.

A sing-along is one of the activities during the “terenovyi zmah.” A counselor with “novachky” during a game of memory.

“Novaky” prepare with counselors for their next activity. It takes four youngsters to hold a python brought by Bill Robinson (right). No. 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2000 13 Over 250 Plast youths participate in Memorial Day weekend camporee by Halyna Kuzyszyn-Holubec MIDDLEFIELD, Ohio – Over 250 Plast youths and 50 counselors and chaperones braved the cold, rainy weather over Memorial Day weekend at the annual “Sviato Vesny,” held at the youth organization’s “Pysanyi Kamin” campground in Middlefield, Ohio. Sviato Vesny, a traditional Plast cele- bration of spring, was attended by scouts from Buffalo, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, New York City, Philadelphia, Rochester, Washington, and Newark and Passaic, N.J. The annual event usually occurs on the East Coast and in the Midwest sepa- rately, but this year the U.S. National Plast Command and organizers from Chicago, New York and Cleveland, determined that a unified Sviato Vesny was a great way for the youths to meet and establish friendships prior to the 50th anniversary Jamboree in August. “It’s a very positive experience,” said Borys Pawluk, head of the U.S. National Plast Command. “They seem Halyna Kuzyszyn-Holubec to be having a wonderful time,” Mr. Pawluk added, pointing out that most of Plast youths at the opening ceremonies of Sviato Vesny 2000 at Pysanyi Kamin, the Plast campground just outside the youths will be attending summer Cleveland, in Middlefield, Ohio. camps and the Jamboree in the pared for Sviato Vesny and camps with Gen. Roman Shukhevych, the com- tually became part of the Chornomortsi Adirondacks, and their meeting at this the extensive help of Cleveland’s mander of the Ukrainian Insurgent Plast fraternity. Old Ukrainian Insurgent event is a preview of an exciting, Parent’s Committee, which has been Army known as Taras Chuprynka and Army (UPA) songs were taught to the adventure-filled summer. making significant improvements to the Plast member. youths over the weekend, so they would “There’s a very positive attitude on campground as well as rounding up vol- Youths were not only given materials further come to understand the circum- the part of the kids,” said Sviato Vesny stances of Shukhevych’s struggle. Commander Andres Durbak of Chicago. unteers to complete various tasks. Mr. about the life of Shukhevych, but their Halarewicz noted that “there was a activities throughout the weekend – Discussions also circulated throughout “A U.S. (national) Sviato Vesny is a big the weekend, around the subject of winner and during the opening cere- reawakening interest in bettering the which included a field game in which whole facility and getting the benefit they had to protect Shukhevych from Shukhevych/Chuprynka as a hero, and monies everyone felt that unity,” he about who youths view as their heroes continued. from it,” which prompted parents to assassination, games of knowledge, come together and ensure attractive and movie screenings etc. – revolved around of today. Pysanyi Kamin administrator Andrew Although many counselors and Plast Halarewicz observed that he felt the safe grounds for their kids. facts about Shukhevych, his involve- The theme of this year’s Sviato ment in Plast and his leadership of the leaders may comment about youths event was a success and the youths did- today being radically different from the Vesny was “Shukh Nas Povede” Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists n’t even notice the rainy weather. “The youths of previous generations, kids still (Shukhevych will lead the way), as part (OUN). kids have a lot more interaction with want to get together and meet other kids each other in this environment,” Mr. of the U.S. National Plast Command’s The youths also learned of from other places. Halarewicz said. Pysanyi Kamin, which suggestion that the year’s Plast activi- Shukhevych’s school days in Lviv, will be hosting summer camps has pre- ties be dedicated to the memory of where he was active in sports and even- (Continued on page 14)

Some of the counselors at the annual camporee. Plastunky from Buffalo, N.Y., with their unit’s flag.

Girls from the Newark, N.J., Plast branch with their counselors. Boys from the Cleveland Plast branch. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2000 No. 24

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Green Party starts new program With sorrow we announce the passing away Newsbriefs KYIV – Approximately 6,300 trees (Continued from page 2) on Sunday, May 21, 2000, in Windsor, Ontario, of have already been planted in the Rivne, deputies, just four votes short of gaining Donetsk, Kharkiv and Volyn oblasts, as approval. The Communist and Socialist well as in Kyiv, under the new environ- Iwan Mordowanec factions refused to participate in the vote. mental project Renaissance 2000 initiat- The panakhyda was held on Tuesday, May 23 and the funeral services The bill called for the state to retain 50 ed by the Green Party. The project targets at Ss. Vladimir and Olha. percent plus one share in Ukrtelekom. the protection of air and water, and the The lucrative telecommunications com- recycling of waste. “We plan to plant Iwan Mordowanec was born July 7,1919, in the village of Myrcha, pany is the most important item in the 2,000 trees in each of 500 towns and vil- Zakarpattia, Ukraine. He attended school in Uzhorod and finished high school government’s list of firms to be priva- lages in Ukraine as a part of this air pro- in Prague. In 1939 he organized Zakarpathian Sich and fought against the Hungarians tized in 2000. Some $500 million in gram with the help of youth and for Ukraine’s Independence. During the war, he suffered a head wound and fled to budget revenues is expected to be gener- Ukrainian music fans since many show- Czechoslovakia. Later he was sent to Ukraine and trained divisions ated this year from privatization. State business celebrities are supporting the of the Ukrainian Army in the town of Rivno. In 1943 he and Anisia Kolomys married Property Fund Chairman Oleksander project,” commented Yevhen Prosvit, in Rivne. After this, he was arrested by the German occupation army and sent Bondar said the government next week head of the Zoloti Vorota broadcasting to prison in Lutsk for his involvement with UPA – the Ukrainian Insurgent Army. will submit the bill for another vote. company. “Although we do not have Fortunately his wife, Anisia, was able to get him released and they both fled (RFE/RL Newsline) much government or media support, the their beloved country, Ukraine. Armenian, Ukrainian ministers meet project continues and we will start the Iwan, Anisia and their daughter Halyna lived in Germany for 6 years and then with next part in the fall” added Vitalii the help of his brother Vasyl emigrated to Canada. They settled in Windsor. YEREVAN – Armenian Foreign Affairs Kononov, head of the Greens. (Eastern Minister Vartan Oskanian and Dmitrii Economist) He began his new life in Windsor by working in a factory for several years. He then Tkach of Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign attended University of Windsor and received his bachelor’s degree. The following year Tatars demand authority, land Affairs, held talks in Yerevan on May 30 he attended the University of Toronto and received his bachelor of education degree. on bilateral political and economic rela- SYMFEROPOL – Some 300 Crimean While employed as a teacher at a local high school, he attended University of Detroit tions, which they evaluated highly, cooper- Tatars held a rally in front of the Crimean and received his master’s of education. He taught for many years at St. Anne’s ation within the Commonwealth of Parliament building on May 24 to High School and became head of his department until he retired. Independent States, and stability and secu- demand the representation of Crimean rity in the south Caucasus, Groong report- Throughout his life, Iwan Mordowanec was a member of many Ukrainian Tatars in bodies of power on the peninsu- organizations and enjoyed teaching young people about their Ukrainian heritage. ed citing Armenian National Television la as well as the granting of land to He was a sincere Ukrainian patriot, who cared and lived for Ukraine. He visited Ukraine and Armenpress. Mr. Tkach assured Crimean Tatars in the ongoing process of many times. In his remaining years and even though in poor health, Oskanian Kyiv supports Armenia’s bid for land privatization, Interfax reported. he collected and sent many Ukrainian books, with the help of Father Halitsky full membership in the Council of Europe Protesters held posters appealing for the and Ss. Vladimir and Olha’s parish, to the Ukrainian library in Rivne. His last project was and is prepared to contribute towards dissolution of the Crimean Parliament with his wife, to help build a Ukrainian church in Mizoch, Ukraine. resolving the Karabakh conflict. (RFE/RL and the introduction of direct presidential Newsline) rule on the peninsula. The rally was held Iwan Mordowanec was a good husband, a caring, diligent father and grandfather, who at a tent camp that the Tatars had set up taught his grandchildren the Ukrainian language, customs and traditions. Conference focuses on WW II crimes earlier this month. The Crimean legisla- VILNIUS – The fourth session of the ture reportedly pledged to create a com- He has left in great sorrow, his beloved wife Anisia; daughter Halyna with her husband, Tom Regenbogen; his grandchildren Tatiana, Sonia and Toma, International Commission for the mission to examine the issue of Tatar family in Detroit and in Ukraine. Evaluation of Nazi and Soviet Crimes was representation in local bodies of power, held at the Lithuanian Parliament on June 1. but made this promise conditional on In memory of Iwan Mordowanec donations may be made to the family Prime Minister Andris Kubilius was direct removal of the tent camp. (RFE/RL to help build a Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Mizoch, Volyn, Ukraine. about the role of Lithuanians in the Newsline) Holocaust: “We must clearly say to our- Georgian town rehabilitates Stalin selves and our children that Lithuanian peo- ple participated,” he told delegates, adding KHASHURI, Georgia – A statue of that “it is the only way to live with one’s Joseph Stalin was unveiled in the west DEATH ANNOUNCEMENTS conscience and the international democratic Georgian town of Khashuri on May 7 – community,” the BNS news agency report- more than 40 years after it was dismantled to be published in The Ukrainian Weekly – in the Ukrainian ed. Mr. Kubilius also warned about the and consigned to storage, ITAR-TASS or English language – are accepted by mail, courier, fax, phone or e-mail. resurgence of extremism in Europe, “and reported. The restoration of that monument sometimes even in Lithuania,” hinting at the raises to 18 the number of Stalin statues in Deadline: Tuesday noon before the newspaper’s date of issue. resurgence of a neo-Nazi group and the Georgia, according to the Associated (The Weekly goes to press early Friday mornings.) recent political success of radical organiza- Press. (RFE/RL Newsline) Rate: $7.50 per column-inch. tions. (RFE/RL Newsline) Non-residents exempt from income tax Information should be addressed to the attention of the Advertising Department Black Sea countries set up group KYIV – The Cabinet of Ministers and sent to: The Ukrainian Weekly, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280 (NB: please KYIV – The naval commanders of the approved the procedure for exempting do not include post office box if sending via courier), Parsippany, N.J. 07054; fax, (973) 644-9510; telephone, (973) 292-9800, ext. 3040; Black Sea region have decided to set up a non-residents’ income earned in Ukraine e-mail, [email protected]. multinational operational group from taxation in accordance with the BlackSeaFor. The main goal of the organi- Ukrainian international treaty on double- Please include the daytime phone number of a contact person. zation will be search and rescue opera- taxation. The taxes on incomes of non-res- tions, environmental protection and mine- idents subject to the provisions of the tax clearing measures. The group will consist agreement will be paid in the resident’s of representatives of all Black Sea region country of residence. Permits for tax countries. (Eastern Economist) exemption will be issued by the local state ADVERTISING RATES FOR THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY tax authorities on the request of a non-resi- (Published in English on Sundays) Grain exports caused rise in bread prices dent. After a non-resident submits a request, the tax authorities review the ALL ADVERTISEMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED KYIV – The massive export of grain ONE WEEK PRIOR TO PUBLICATION: FRIDAY NOON. from Ukraine caused increases in bread information provided regarding their regis- prices, stated Kyiv Mayor Oleksander tration and income, as well as eligibility for tax exemption. (Eastern Economist) All general advertising: 1 inch, single column ______$12.00 Omelchenko at a meeting organized by Fraternal and community advertising: 1 inch, single column ______$ 7.50 the Social Democratic Party (United) to Vilnius seeks restitution of Soviet seizures FOUR-PAGE CENTERFOLD PULLOUT ______$2,900.00 protest bread price increases. He added that, according to the State Customs KYIV – The Lithuanian Parliament on Committee, “companies Slavutych Agro June 6 passed a resolution calling for the and Slavutych exported 10,000 and 9,000 restitution of funds seized from private tons of grain, respectively,” and one of individuals during the Soviet occupation, the founders of these companies is SDPU the BNS news service reported. The reso- leader Hryhorii Surkis. Mr. Omelchenko lution, which passed by a 55-2 vote, stated that the city administration will called on the government to “approach allocate 6.7 million hrv for bread price the Russian Federation, as the inheritor discounts for the socially vulnerable pop- of the rights and obligations of the for- Quantity discounts: 1-9 ads ______$12.00 per inch/Sc Quantity discounts: 10 or more ads ______20% discount ulation of the city. He noted that Kyiv mer USSR, and demand repayment of Quantity discounts: 24 or more ads ______25% discount currently possesses enough grain and funds confiscated by the Soviet occupa- Quantity discounts: 52 ads ______30% discount flour to bake 800 tons of bread per day tion regime as well as of Lithuanian citi- and not to set limitations on bread export zens’ deposits left in the USSR Central NOTE: beyond the city limits. According to spe- Savings Bank.” Another resolution seek- 1. A 50% deposit must accompany the text of the advertisement. cialists, grain reserves are not more than ing damages from the Soviet occupation, 2. All advertising correspondence should be directed to: Mrs. Maria Oscislawski, Advertising Manager, 3 million tons, with the annual need for which parliamentary chairman Vytautas 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054; Tel.: (973) 292-9800 (ext. 3040); Fax: (973) 644-9510 Kyiv amounting to 350,000 tons. Landsbergis drafted, is awaiting debate in 3. Kindly make checks payable to The Ukrainian Weekly. (Eastern Economist) the Parliament. (RFE/RL Newsline) 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2000 No. 24 Foundation sends used soccer equipment to Ukraine

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – The Soccer the collection efforts on the East Coast. Recycling Foundation, a non-profit corpo- After the items are collected, they are sort- ration based here, has in the past eight ed and sent to players or teams that have months sent 1,500 pounds of new/used placed a request with the foundation. soccer equipment to the Rohatyn region in Based on the thousands of soccer play- western Ukraine. ers in the United States and Canada, there The Soccer Recycling Foundation was is always a constant surplus of used equip- created by the Jejna family in Arizona to ment. Most parents would simply donate assist financially disadvantaged soccer the items to Goodwill or the Salvation players or teams. Thus far, the thrust of Army, without knowing whether the items the project has been to assist in the devel- have been used by anyone interested in opment of youth soccer players in soccer. “The Foundation is heaven sent to Ukraine. soccer moms who can clean out their chil- As stated by Foundation Director Orest dren’s closets and get the satisfaction that Jejna, “Playing at the higher levels of soc- the donated items are going to a good cer throughout the world, requires the cause,” said Lynne Jejna, co-director of development of a strong core of players at the program, adding that the items will be the youth levels. Since the independence provided directly to needy players. of Ukraine, many of the sport programs Due to the success of the program, the have not been properly funded due to foundation is now expanding operations other financial and economic government and is seeking corporate and individual Now available: priorities. The foundation has been able to sponsors, as well as volunteers to organize assist in filling this financial gap with the and gather items for the foundation in donation of soccer equipment to various their respective communities. The soccer additional insurance coverage players and youth teams in Ukraine.” items that are in constant need are: balls, The foundation has received many let- boots (soccer shoes), shin pads, warm-up ters of appreciation from various teams suits, uniforms, training shorts and t- for UNA members and schools that have been outfitted with shirts, air pumps, athletic bags, training If you are already a member of the UNA we offer a guaranteed issue of additional mini- equipment from the program. jerseys and goalkeeper items (gloves and mum of $1,000 to a maximum of $5,000 life insurance added to your current policy cover- The Soccer Recycling Foundation has padded shorts and jersey). age. If you presently own any UNA Whole Life, 20-Payment Life, P-65 or DP-65 you are been able to accomplish its goal of assist- Donations may be sent to: Soccer guaranteed additional insurance. UNA cannot deny you coverage. This offer is not open to ing soccer players by gathering used soc- Recycling Foundation, 8280 East Remuda cer equipment from existing youth soccer Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. For more members with term insurance, endowment plans, or Universal Life policies. clubs and players throughout the south- information visit the website at Here is how it works. west and from various U.S. national team http://www.soccerrecycling.com; send e- The UNA will issue the following amounts of the pour-in-rider: coaches. “The concept of recycling soccer mail to [email protected]; or equipment has caught on like wildfire,” contact Orest Jejna at telephone, (602) • Ages 0-35, $1,000 to $5,000; said Mykola Jejna, who has spearheaded 254-3872, or fax, (602) 254-1918. • Ages 36-70, $1,000 to $2,500; • Ages 71-90, $1,000.

The rates for the pour-in rider appear in the chart below. For more information call the UNA Home Office at (973) 292-9800.

THE RATES FOR THE POUR-IN RIDER ARE LISTED AS FOLLOWS

Issue Premium Issue Premium Issue Premium Issue Premium age per $1,000 age per $1,000 age per $1,000 age per $1,000

063 1 63 26 145 51 349 76 696 2 64 27 150 52 361 77 710 3 66 28 155 53 373 78 724 4 68 29 161 54 385 79 738 5 70 30 167 55 397 80 752 6 73 31 173 56 409 81 765 7 75 32 179 57 422 82 778 8 78 33 186 58 435 83 791 9 81 34 193 69 448 84 803 10 84 35 200 60 462 85 815 11 87 36 208 61 475 86 826 12 90 37 215 62 489 87 837 13 93 38 223 63 504 88 848 14 96 39 232 64 518 89 858 15 100 40 240 65 533 90 868 16 103 41 249 66 547 17 107 42 258 67 562 18 110 43 267 68 576 19 114 44 276 69 591 A team of boys from the village of Putiatyntsi, Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, that has 20 118 45 286 70 606 21 122 46 296 71 622 received donations from the Soccer Recycling Foundation based in Scottsdale, Ariz. 22 126 47 306 72 637 23 130 48 316 73 652 24 135 49 327 74 667 25 140 50 338 75 682 ST. GEORGE SCHOOLS SAVED!

Complete the following questionnaire and return it to the UNA Home Office: The St. George School Parents Committee Ukrainian National Association, Inc. invites parents, alumni and the community-at-large P.O. Box 280, 2200 Route 10, Parsippany, NJ 07054 to its Tel: (973) 292-9800 Name ______Age ______Year-End Meeting Br. ______Policy #______Amount applied for $ ______on Thursday, June 15, 2000 Address ______at 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria.

______Topics: plans for the coming school year; Tel: ______SS# ______distribution of scholarships/financial aid awards; Beneficiary (name) ______review of the past year’s projects and fund-raising efforts.

Address ______New financial resources have saved the schools for now. This offer is valid from June 1, 2000, to September 30, 2000. If your completed form and check are We invite everyone to continued cooperation received by the deadline you will receive a 4 percent discount on the rate quoted on the left. in order to ensure the schools’ future. No. 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2000 17

Hartford SUM hosts volleyball tournament

HARTFORD, Conn. – The girls’ and boys’ volleyball teams of the Ukrainian American Youth Association (SUM) of Hartford, Conn., and Passaic, N.J., partici- pated in a scrimmage at Columbus Park behind the Ukrainian National Home of Hartford on Saturday, May 6. Two adult teams from Hartford and a group of volley- ball players from Boston, New Haven, New Jersey and New York also competed. A spring dance was held that evening at the Ukrainian National Home.

is supported by Kyiv and generally regard- Crimea facing... ed as a reformer, even if a half-hearted one. (Continued from page 2) President Kuchma’s mediation will surely against his government, stressing that his aim at retaining the uneasy balance of Cabinet had spurred industrial growth early power between Mr. Hrach’s pro-Moscow this year and halved its debt to public sector Communists and those in both the workers. Parliament and the government who remain The recent Cabinet dismissal is seen by more or less loyal to Kyiv. some commentators as the culmination of It has not been clear yet whether the protracted standoff between Parliament President Kuchma will surrender Mr. Chairman Leonid Hrach, leader of the Kunitsyn and look for another man to head Crimean branch of the Communist Party of the Crimean Cabinet or seek Mr. Kunitsyn’s Ukraine, and Prime Minister Kunitsyn, who reinstatement. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2000 No. 24 No. 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2000 19

PREVIEW OF EVENTS UKRAINIAN SELFRELIANCE (Continued from page 24) FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, will be live entertainment by Ron Cahute and Thursday-Saturday, June 29-July 1 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Burya, Ukrainian folk dance groups, as well as a 3-on-3 soccer tournament in cooperation CLEVELAND: “Ancestral Voices,” an orig- SServingerving and Supporting the Ukrainian Community Since 1952 with the Chicago Fire Soccer Team and the inal dance theater piece based on Ukrainian FireWorks for Children Foundation. On June folk songs and poetry, will be presented for CERTIFICATE SPECIAL 25, there will be a Barabolya children’s pro- three nights only. The performance will fuse modern dance, puppetry, music and theater as gram, kids’ games, over $5000 worth in raf- it explores an ancient story of two sisters. In a 24 Month term fles as well as a barbecue and a “Beer bilingual presentation, the story draws its text $5,000 minimum deposit Horod.” And, of course, Ukrainian food will from the writings of Ukrainian poets such as be available on both days. For more informa- Oleksander Oles, Lesia Ukrainka and Taras 6.1% APR tion call John Jaresko, (630) 682-4106. Shevchenko as well as Ukrainian folk songs. Sunday, June 25 Live traditional music will be provided for 6.28% APY this production by Divchata v Kukhni (The All savings insured by the National Credit Union Administration, a federal agency. FOX CHASE, Pa.: The Sisters of St. Basil Girls in the Kitchen). All performances begin the Great cordially invite the public to their at 8 p.m. and will take place at the Inside art MAIN OFFICE: 24th Street Branch: Ukrainian Center Branch: open house with visitation of their new gallery, 2393 Professor Ave., in Tremont. 1729 Cottman Ave. 2307 Brown St. 910 Henrietta Ave. chapel and Spirituality Center to be held at 2- Tickets: $10. For more information, call Philadelphia, PA 19111 Philadelphia, PA 19130 Huntingdon VL, PA 19006 5 p.m., 710 Fox Chase Road. In the genuine (216) 749-0060 or e-mail [email protected]. Tel.: (215) 725-4430 Tel.: (215) 232-3993 Tel.: (215) 379-0400 Fax: (215) 725-0831 Fax: (215) 379-2757 tradition of Basilian hospitality, the Basilian Sunday, October 15 Spirituality Center will provide programs for intellectual, spiritual and psychological NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Museum will Toll free: 1-888-POLTAVA enrichment and offer a sacred place for spiri- organize a silent auction to be held at 2 p.m. tual renewal. For further information, contact at the Ramada Hotel in East Hanover, N.J. Sister Marina Bochnewich OSBM, (215) For more information contact the museum, 342-8381. (212) 228-0110.

bound up with this task. On the contrary, Annual Fulbright-Margolin... I believe that it was a duty laid upon me (Continued from page 8) as a son of Ukraine and one from which I 1917-1918 at the Peace had no moral right to abstain.” Conference. Mr. Margolin later had a Assistant Secretary of State for second career as an academic and author Educational and Cultural Affairs William in the United States, where he taught at B. Bader said, “The Fulbright program, the University of Pennsylvania and New because of its standing in Ukraine as York University among other institutions. elsewhere in the world, is an especially In his 1945 memoirs, “From a appropriate instrument to honor the Political Diary,” Mr. Margolin wrote: ”In memory of Sen. Fulbright and Mr. looking back over the years wholly Margolin. Such an award honors both devoted to the cause of the Ukrainian statesmen and reaffirms the traditional people, I feel no regret for all the toil, the amity between the Ukrainian and sacrifices and privations which were American peoples.” 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2000 No. 24

Self Reliance hosts events for seniors by Irena D’Alessio entertained by the melodious voices and bandura strains of Alla Kutsevych and NEW YORK – On any given Thursday Liuda Hrabovska. The guest of honor at afternoon, about 40 senior citizens gather the luncheon was Council Member at the Self Reliance Association of Margarita Lopez, of District 3, American Ukrainians at 98 Second Ave. in Manhattan, who is an avid supporter of New York for several hours of fun and the Ukrainian community. laughter. For the last three years, the social Other activities included a concert at service staff and volunteers of the Self the Ukrainian Institute, a trip to Stamford, Reliance Association have played host to Conn., and a ride around Manhattan on its community residents, providing them the Circle Line. A trip to the Amish coun- with the opportunity to socialize with try is planned for June. These trips are of other Ukrainians in their community and great value as they promote friendship to share their common cultural heritage. and enable the members to travel to In a relaxed atmosphere, members places that would otherwise be inaccessi- enjoy playing bingo, are treated to holi- ble to them. day socials, or participate in informative The Self Reliance Association (New seminars. Under the skillful direction of York Branch), is the only center in New Oleh Lopatynsky and association volun- York City that offers recreational and teers, Bingo is in full swing on most social service opportunities for Ukrainian Thursdays, offering the promise of deli- senior citizens. The program is partially cious chocolate prizes. In addition, Anna funded by the New York City Department Geletey prepares cultural programs for for the Aging. Information and referrals on the members. social services are provided to clients on a The program also hosts guest lecturers daily basis, whether they reside at home, on issues of interest to senior citizens. Last or are in hospitals or nursing homes, by December, Virlana Tkacz, founder and Oksana Lopatynsky and Irene D’Alessio. artistic director of the Yara Arts Group, Volunteers to provide visits to the presented a slide show on Yara’s trip to homebound and nursing home residents Siberia, where Yara artists collected folk are urgently needed. Interested applicants songs and legends of the Buryat region. may call Ms. Lopatynsky or Ms. In January the members celebrated the D’Alessio at (212) 777-1336 or fax (212) New Year with a luncheon and were 777-2063.

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Reach for the stars SUM kids cycle for Ukrainian medical relief by Ulyana Horodyskyj

It all started when I asked if there was a better way of moving through space than by using rock- ets. When my father said, “why don’t you find out for yourself,” I had no idea what lay ahead. After months of research, I had my answer: solar sails! While everyone else was relaxing dur- ing spring break, I was in Washington taking part in the National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (NJSHS). This annual competition is sponsored by the United States armed forces and allows high school students to present their scien- tific research to each other and a panel of experts. Making it to this event is the goal of thousands of students throughout the United States and U.S. military bases all over the world. Only the top 48 papers are selected. I had qualified for this com- petition by winning at the Ohio JSHS. I couldn’t Ukrainian American Youth Association (SUM) members during their “wheel-a-thon.” believe that I had gotten so far, for it is unusual for a freshman to win at the state level. I was by Andriy Bihun from three miles for the youngest, to nine miles placed in the engineering and computer science for the older youths. GOSHEN, N.Y. – Early in May, young category, where all the other presenters were Taking part in the fund-raiser were: Ivanka Ukrainians of the Goshen branch of the boys! and Oksana Bihun, Viktoria Dolichny, Andrij When it was time for my presentation I expect- Ukrainian American Youth Association (SUM) and Danylo Kobyleckyj, Tanya and Mykhajlo ed to be nervous, but somehow I was able to relax conducted a cycling fund-raiser for Ukraine’s Pawlyk, Tanya Prymak, Bohdanna Sadnytzky, and did my best. I wasn’t expecting to win any- medical community. Preceding the event, the Anna and Mykola Stroynick and Stefanie thing, especially after hearing some of the other children enlisted individual sponsors from the Vazeos. Sponsor contributions totaled over $800 presenters. However, after I finished, several peo- local community, each of whom pledged a dollar for the Emergency Medical Aid for Ukraine ple came up to me and said I had done a wonder- amount per mile that the children would travel. fund. ful job. I was delighted to hear that! On the day of the “wheel-a-thon,” each child For the past eight years EMAU has been suc- At the awards assembly all the paper presenters strove to cycle as many miles as possible, know- cessful in initiating and completing several were introduced and given medals. Just standing ing that the proceeds were destined for SUM’s major medical projects in Ukraine, supplying up there with a medal around my neck was Emergency Medical Aid for Ukraine (EMAU) not only necessary equipment – valued at sever- enough to make me happy. I had learned a lot and fund. al million dollars – but also ongoing medical made friends with students from around the coun- Together with their parents, the children start- support. EMAU has been successful in integrat- try. ed their trek in the town of Goshen, located ing doctors and nurses from American hospitals When my name was called as the first-place approximately 75 miles northwest of New York to volunteer their time to travel with the new winner in my category, I was the most surprised City. Goshen is home to the start of the Orange medical equipment to Ukraine and pass on their person in the auditorium. Besides winning a col- County bicycle path, designed for cyclists and knowledge to the medical staff in Ukraine. The lege scholarship, I will represent the United sporting enthusiasts. The path leads into the support system, along with the medical equip- States at the International Youth Science Forum in neighboring town of Monroe (best known as the ment, has substantially upgraded medical insti- London later this summer. This event brings birthplace of Velveeta cheese). tutions throughout Ukraine and has positively together over 300 students from 50 countries for a Cycling along the designated path and stop- altered the lives of many ill Ukrainians. two-week scientific and cultural exchange pro- ping at predetermined checkpoints to register Donations, questions or comments may be gram. their mileage, the group of SUMivtsi progressed referred to the coordinators of EMAU: Roman The next week it was off to Detroit for the admirably. Since the ages of the children varied and Hania Dashawetz, Emergency Medical Aid International Science and Engineering Fair greatly – from 3 to 13 – so, too, did their accu- for Ukraine, 22 West Split Rock Drive, Cherry (ISEF). Over 1,200 students from 40 countries – mulated miles at the end of the day – ranging Hill, NJ 08003. only 140 of whom were freshmen – were eager for the competition to begin. Judging lasted a full day. The judges were demanding and asked many OUR EDITORS OUR NEXT ISSUE: challenging questions. I knew that winning any- UKELODEON is prepared by the editorial UKELODEON is published on the second thing at this “Science Olympics” would be very staff of The Ukrainian Weekly working in con- Sunday of every month. To make it into our next difficult. Only about 40 percent of the partici- junction with Lydia Smyk, an elementary school issue, dated July 9, please send in your materials by pants get any awards. teacher at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian June 30. (We ask all contributors to please include a I did my best and was not expecting much. Catholic School in Newark, N.J., and mother of daytime phone number.) Competing with the best science, math and engi- three. neering students in the world was enough of a ´^3 reward for me. When the awards ceremony start- Send in your articles, letters, photos, etc. to: The CHECK IT OUT: ed and I heard my name called, I literally sailed Ukrainian Weekly, UKELODEON, 2200 Route 10, P.O. In the centerfold of this issue, read about onto the stage. What excitement! What an honor! Box 280, Parsippany, N.J., 07054. Or you can e-mail us Plast’s “Sviato Vesny” for “yunatstvo” (youths at: [email protected]. age 12-18) and “novatstvo” (kids age 6-11). (Continued on page 23) No. 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2000 23

As one of the speakers at the Reach... International Science and Illinois student receives Golden Apple Award (Continued from page 22) Engineering Fair said, “We are see- CHICAGO – Larissa Zelisko of I received first place from the U.S. ing a change in the attitude about Army and third place from the Hinsdale, Ill., has been awarded the educational excellence: an attitude status of Golden Apple scholar for her American Astronautical Society. that will stress academic excellence This competition was both outstanding academic record and as much as athletic excellence.” exhausting and exhilarating, and passion for teaching. She is very People may not think that con- one of the best experiences of my active in her community and carries a ducting scientific research is like life. During this hectic week the 4.0 grade average at Hinsdale Central competing on the athletic field. Let experiences I had and the friends I High School. The reward for her hard me tell you, they are wrong! I play made were unbelievable! I now have work and dedication is a $5,000 pen pals from South Africa, pins soccer on my school’s team, but I scholarship. In return, she will teach from all over the world, and a lot of get as much satisfaction figuring out for five years in an Illinois school of memories that I will treasure for the how something works as I do mak- need. She plans to study secondary rest of my life. I was hoping to meet ing a goal play on the field. Just as I English education at the University of some fellow students from Ukraine. practiced hard to develop my soccer Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Unfortunately, the young man from skills, I worked on my project for a As part of the package, Ms. Kyiv who was to compete never long time before I got any results. Zelisko, 17, will take part in a unique Larissa Zelisko arrived. That was the only disap- Who would have thought that ask- four-year summer program taught by pointment for me at an otherwise ing a question would lead to all Golden Apple Award-winning teach- The Golden Apple Scholars of wonderful and unforgettable event. these wonderful experiences? ers, which includes teaching intern- Illinois program recruits bright and On top of all that excitement, Now, to all you budding scientists ships in Chicago schools and semi- talented high school students who when I arrived home from Detroit, I out there, I have one suggestion: nars on the art and craft of teaching. represent rich ethnic diversity for had a message from NASA’s Jet Reach for the stars and do not give Through the Summer Institute she teaching careers in high-need class- Propulsion Laboratory. They have up. If you work hard, you will be will receive three times the amount of rooms throughout Illinois. The pro- invited me to present my research to amazed by what you can achieve. teaching experience she would other- gram is Illinois’ premier teacher about 120 space scientists at the wise receive. She will also be men- recruitment and pre-induction pro- 11th Advanced Space Propulsion Editor’s note: Ulana Horodyskyj toring during college and the early gram, funded primarily by the Illinois Research Workshop in Pasadena, was featured in UKELODEON’s years of teaching with outstanding, State Board of Education and the Calif. April issue. award-winning teachers. Illinois Board of Higher Education.

Myshka heads for Ukraine Mishanyna Well, I’m off to go visit some ancient places D S B O V E K C A S T L E A L in Ukraine this summer. How about you? I T R W C S G C C R I M E A A Drop me a line and let me know! S Y E B E D E F A N Q C T D S N R U A T S K M O L B I I P T O J Q D N I S T E R B S D O I I E U K H O T Y N M A O I D V T G K N K X U L E L V R S Z I A H R D E H L R S W R P M I A C C A R P A T H I A N I G N N A J I C A Y I K D X Y N B H E V P N Z U Z H H O R O D R A Y S I E P O L T A V A T Z F U N To solve the Mishanyna in this issue, find the words that appear in capital let- ters in the text below.

Letter to Mykola Myshka In JUNE, with VACATION time approaching, we thought we could take Lesia Ilyasova, a junior at Union Catholic High you on a mini-tour of Ukraine and visit some exciting landmarks. School in New Jersey, sent in the following winning To the west you can hike in the beautiful CARPATHIAN mountains. response to the question posed by Mykola Myshka in There are many examples of folk art in this region, but watch out that a the May issue of UKELODEON. She will receive a TREMBITA doesn’t wake you in the morning. philatelic prize (via the mail, of course). Ukraine is full of ancient buildings. Mykola can’t want to see the 13th century fortress in UZHHOROD. Many Ukrainians travel along the Dear Myshka: river to vacation in the Crimea at health sanatoriums on the The first Ukrainian astronaut, who went on a U.S. BLACK SEA. There you can visit LASTIVIANE HNIZDO, a well-known space shuttle mission, was Leonid Kadenyuk. We landmark. even have a picture of him [from the time he visited You can also travel to the banks of the river STYR, where you can find a local Ukrainian community]! city called LUTSK which was founded about 4000 BC. There you can find Lesia Ilyasova another CASTLE from the 14th-century. Newark, N.J. To the north is POLTAVA, another city full of history charm and culture. On the banks of the DNISTER, a major river in western Ukraine, there The decorative panel (above, right) of a stamp issued to mark the 1997 mis- is a town called KHOTYN, which has a fortress from the 13th century. sion of the Columbia Space Shuttle, Ukraine’s first collaborative space mis- These are just a few of Ukraine’s treasures. We tend to forget these sion with the U.S., mentions Cosmonaut-Researcher Leonid Kadenyuk. landmarks, which young explorers would have FUN discovering. 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2000 No. 24

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Friday, June 16 over 35 of the ensemble’s dancers on stage, to be held at the Mandell Theater on the MATAWAN, N.J.: Branch 98 of the Drexel University campus, 33rd and Ukrainian National Women’s League of Chestnut streets, at 8 p.m. The purpose of the America, Holmdel-Middletown, is sponsor- performance is to produce a videotape con- ing a lecture on “Good Foot Health” by sisting of selected pieces from the ensemble’s Margaret Zakanycz, D.P.M., to be held at 171 repertoire that will be included in its 30th Main St. (rear of building) at 7 p.m. A resi- year anniversary video cassette. The event is dent of Middletown, N.J., Dr. Zakanycz- sponsored in part by the Drexel University Potykeycz is board certified in podiatric Dance Ensemble, with partial support by a medicine, has her own practice and is on the grant from Pennsylvania Performing Arts on staff of Jersey Shore Medical Center. She is a Tour, the William Penn Foundation, the founding member and past president of Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and The UNWLA Branch 98. Due to limited seating, Pew Charitable Trusts, and administered by for reservations call Ms. Jacus, (732) 264- Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation. For more 8820, or Viki, (732) 671-1914. information call Joan Dobrowolski, (215) Friday-Sunday, June 16-18 322-7225. YONKERS, N.Y.: The 15th annual Thursday, June 22 Ukrainian Heritage Festival will take place WASHINGTON: The Washington Group on June 16 at 6-10 p.m., June 17 at 1-10 Cultural Fund, the Music Division of the p.m., and on June 18 at 1-7 p.m. It will be Library of Congress and the Library’s held on the grounds of St. Michael’s Ukrainian Language Table present “Bach Ukrainian Catholic Church, North Broadway Scores in Kyiv: The Long-Lost Music and Shonnard Place. This free-admission Archive of the Berlin Sing-Akademie event will feature outdoor entertainment, Surfaces in Ukraine” with Christoph Wolff, SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY. demonstrations of Ukrainian arts and crafts, William Powell Mason Professor of Music food, carnival rides, amusements and and dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Send contributions to: The Ukrainian Weekly Press Fund, exhibits. For further information call (914) 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054 Sciences at Harvard University, and Patricia 478-3183 or visit our website at: K. Grimsted, associate of the Ukrainian http:/www.brama.com/yonkersukrainianfest Research Institute, Harvard University, senior Sunday, June 18 research fellow, U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, and U.S. project director and coor- KERHONKSON, N.Y.: Soyuzivka will dinator of ArcheoBiblioBase, a Russian and St. Vladimir’s College Inc. offer a Father’s Day brunch beginning at Ukrainian archival directory database in PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 12:30 p.m. Cost is $15 per adult. Moscow and Kyiv. The lecture will take www.stvlads.net Immediately afterwards there will be a spe- place in the Whittall Pavilion of the Thomas cial concert featuring the Prolisok Girls’ Grade 9-10-11-12 Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress Vocal Ensemble of the Ukrainian American at noon. For further information contact 2000 - 2001 Academic Year Youth Association (SUM) of New York and Larysa Kurylas, (202) 797-8236, or Jurij the Pisnia duo of bandurist Alla Dobczansky, (202) 707-3553. St. Vladimir’s College is an independent Ukrainian Catholic High School Kutsevych and singer Liudmyla Hrabovska. unique in North America for young men. For information call Soyuzivka, (914) 626- Saturday-Sunday, June 24-25 5641. St. Vladimir’s College has a limited number of vacancies available for next BLOOMINGDALE, Ill.: St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Church will hold its year in Grades Nine, Ten, Eleven and Twelve. Tuesday, June 20 annual summer festival on the church Jenkintown, Pa.: The Voloshky Ukrainian St. Vladimir’s College – High School provides: grounds at 300 E. Army Trail Road, with fun Dance Ensemble, under the direction of Taras and entertainment for all. On June 24 there • Small class sizes. Student-teacher ratio 10:1; Lewyckyj, invites dance aficionados to • A disciplined, structured and safe learning environment; attend a free concert/video shooting with (Continued on page 19) • A religious and moral climate; • A sports program committed to excellence; • A tradition in culture, music and the arts; • Dedicated, professional teachers and support staff; The Ukrainian Weekly introduces a new special section • An excellent boarding facility in a rural setting near Roblin, Manitoba (4 hours from Winnipeg); • Cost: $9,000.00 CDN (includes room, board and education); Congratulations, Graduates! • Obtain an admission package by contacting the school at (204) 937-2173 or in writing: Every year tens of thousands of students throughout North America receive undergraduate and graduate degrees at colleges att: Headmaster, Mr. George Iwasechko and universities, cresting a pinnacle of personal achievement. St. Vladimir’s College Inc., P.O. 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