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INSIDE: • Parish in Cohoes, N.Y., celebrates its centennial — pages 8-9. • “Generation Uke”: diversions for the younger set — page 11. • “Tseep! Tseep! Tseep!” What’s that sound at Soyuzivka? — centerfold. HE KRAINIAN EEKLY T PublishedU by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profitW association Vol. LXXV No. 31 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2007 $1/$2 in Ukraine In charitable work, Ukraine’s first lady Parties begin their campaigns has allies across the political spectrum for early parliamentary elections by Zenon Zawada $1 million each from several Ukrainian by Zenon Zawada threatened the country’s stability and unity, Kyiv Press Bureau businessmen, all of whom were given Kyiv Press Bureau the campaigns will also avoid the powder- representation on the board of trustees keg issues of official status for the Russian KYIV – First Lady of Ukraine headed by the first lady. KYIV – The 2007 parliamentary cam- language and government recognition of the Kateryna Yushchenko has succeeded in Among them are billionaires Victor paign officially commenced on August 2, Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA). mustering support from across Ukraine’s Pinchuk, Serhii Taruta and Kostiantyn but Ukraine’s political machines began political spectrum to achieve her goal of Zhevago (Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc); churning out advertising and staging Party of the Regions building a $120 million Children’s Donbas businessman Borys Kolesnikov campaign events weeks in advance. Hospital of the Future, which will treat (Party of the Regions); Zaporizhstal part- Our Ukraine – People’s Self-Defense Based on its radio and television the nation’s children who suffer the most ner Eduard Shyfryn; and Canadian James bloc leader Yurii Lutsenko has been stump- advertising, the Party of the Regions has severe maladies. Temerty, chairman of Toronto-based ing all across Ukraine, visiting the Rivne, chosen to campaign on its record, hoping The hospital’s board of trustees on July Northland Power Inc. Volyn, Ivano-Frankivsk and Khmelnytskyi that enough Ukrainians have experienced 24 elected Party of the Regions National The biggest contribution was made by oblasts in the last two weeks. the improved wages, pensions and eco- Deputy Tetiana Bakhteyeva as No. 2 to Donbas industrial king and Party of the Meanwhile, Yulia Tymoshenko on nomic conditions during the past year to Ms. Yushchenko in leading the largest Regions financer Rynat Akhemtov, who August 1 unveiled her bloc’s “Ukrainian return its leaders to power. “Ensure Your Future” is the campaign slogan. charity effort in Ukrainian history – one gave $12.8 million on behalf of his foun- Breakthrough” program, which details 12 The party hasn’t pulled any punches in that will create a center to treat rare can- dation, “Rozvytok Ukrayiny” (Ukraine’s critical areas her political force promises attacking their Orange Revolution oppo- cers and birth defects and offer advanced Development). to address once in government. nents. “When the Orangists controlled surgeries and perinatalogy care. Construction will begin in January, Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych vis- government, what did they do for us?,” “We are building this hospital for the and 43 percent of the needed funds have ited his hometown of Yenakiyeve on July intones a stern, frustrated voice against a sickest children of our society, who are already been raised: $48 million from a 31 to launch his party’s campaign; the background of gloomy music. “We had now condemned to death,” Ms. national telethon held on December 17, party also held a music-filled Regions of poor relations with Russia, an energy cri- Yushchenko said. “There is very little 2006, and $4 million since then, said Ukraine Youth bash in Kyiv the same day. Maryna Antonova, the first lady’s sis, higher prices for fuel, fewer jobs and that can be done for them in this country. Constitutional reform, local self-gov- spokeswoman. higher employment, a chaotic govern- They need to be treated abroad and, erning, economic performance and social The Children’s Hospital of the Future ment that couldn’t work together.” unfortunately, the funds aren’t available spending are the issues expected to domi- is the first phase in building an All- The Orange leaders are disorganized, in our country.” Ukrainian Center to Protect Mothers’ and nate this year’s campaign, while anything disunited and incapable of governing, In her fund-raising efforts, Ms. related to foreign policy is off the table. Yushchenko secured donations of at least (Continued on page 3)In the wake of a spring political crisis that (Continued on page 15) Families bitter about government treatment five years after airshow catastrophe by Zenon Zawada Kyiv Press Bureau LVIV – When 14-year-old Roman Pudlyk woke up the morning of July 27, 2002, he wasn’t planning on being at the Sknyliv air show that day. He was riding his bike when he saw parachutes flying over the field, then plead- ed with his mother to get a closer look. “Dytyno (child), be careful,” Halyna Pudlyk told her son. “Mother, I’ll be very careful,” were Roman’s last words to his mother, hours before he was decapitated by an out-of-control fighter plane that careened into a crowd of spectators and exploded in what became known as the worst air show catastrophe in history. Ms. Pudlyk was among the scores of mourners who attended a July 27 panakhyda (memorial service) in Lviv commemorating the fifth anniversary of the Sknyliv catastrophe that resulted in 77 deaths and more than 260 injuries. In what has become an annual ritual, mourners approached the chapel at the Sknyliv airfield one after another, holding flowers and portraits, placing both on the ground and forming a semicircle of portraits of those spirits that once filled their lives, but were now long gone. Within each black frame was a victim’s picture, name and birth date. “Zoriana Kuts, May 20, 1989; Andrii Kuts, July 15, 1992; Dmytro Paraska, May 2, 1998; Serhii Mikhno, November 13, 1968; Hryhorii Kozak, August 12, 1978; Olha Kozak, October 1, 1952 – April 3, 2006...” The names of all the victims were read by Ukrainian Zenon Zawada Orthodox Bishop Avgustyn between the panakhyda’s Relatives and friends of the Sknyliv airshow victims stand behind arranged portraits of the fallen at a (Continued on page 16) July 27 panakhyda commemorating the catastrophe’s fifth anniversary. 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2007 No. 31 ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFSNEWSBRIEFS

Toxic spill in Ukraine Fourth decree on pre-term elections seats, bringing the number of deputies in Parliament below the required 300. Mr. tests government maturity KYIV – President Viktor Yushchenko on Yushchenko refuses to sign any legislation August 1 published on his official website a adopted by the Rada after June 5, when he decree amending his decree of June 5 on by Pavel Korduban exposed to air, so it must be kept pressur- issued a decree scheduling early polls for scheduling early parliamentary elections for ized at all times, toxicology expert Isaak September 30. Party of the Regions leader Eurasia Daily Monitor September 30. The decree confirms that Trahtenberg told Channel 5. In the Mikhail Chechetov told Interfax-Ukraine early elections will take place on September Almost 200 people have been hospital- human body, it partially transforms into on July 28 that his party does not see the ized following a poisonous chemical spill in 30 and specifies that the election campaign need for the session; the party later phosphoric acid, affecting the heart, liver, will start on August 2. In his current decree western Ukraine. A cargo train en route kidneys and the nervous system. If treat- announced that it would not take part if the from Kazakhstan to Poland derailed in Mr. Yushchenko makes a more detailed ref- Rada session now scheduled for July 7-10. ed properly, however, phosphorus poi- erence to the constitutional provisions on the Lviv region late on Monday, July 16, soning is rarely fatal. Some observers have now begun saying and six tanker cars loaded with toxic yel- which he based his decision to call snap that the ruling coalition may fall apart. Near 800 people have been evacuated elections. Mr. Yushchenko also adds a clari- low phosphorus cracked, generating a from nearby villages, and the number of (RFE/RL Newsline, Ukrinform) fierce fire. Fire brigades arrived within a fication explaining that the Verkhovna Rada people hospitalized because of exposure was disbanded “in connection with [its] PRU appoints campaign chief matter of hours, but the government’s to toxic fumes grew from 16 on July 16 actions in the aftermath can be described lack of powers and the impossibility of to almost 200 by July 21. On its way to restoring [them].” In April Mr. Yushchenko KYIV – National Deputy Borys as awkward at best. Kolesnikov of the 5th convocation of the Lviv region, the train had reportedly set snap elections twice – for May 27 and Deputy Prime Minister for Security Verkhovna Rada has been appointed central passed through densely populated areas, June 24 – but subsequently canceled those Oleksander Kuzmuk appeared on TV campaign chief for the Party of the Regions including Kyiv, so the scale of the disas- decisions. A third decree scheduling early screens across Ukraine comparing the of Ukraine (PRU), said the deputy chief of ter could have been larger. polls for September 30 was issued on June spill to the 1986 Chornobyl disaster. the party’s parliamentary faction, Vasyl The chief of the Presidential 5. The ruling coalition, particularly the Later, however, he backtracked on his Khara, on July 30. According to informa- Secretariat, Viktor Baloha, himself a for- Communist Party and the Party of the words. It took several days for President tion on the party’s website, the decision was mer transport minister, said the ministry Regions, had urged the president to issue a Viktor Yushchenko to react, and then he made at the last meeting of the political had violated regulations requiring such fourth decree on early elections, arguing and the opposition parties accused the council presidium chaired by Prime cargoes be transported at night only. First that, in accordance with Ukrainian legisla- government of a lack of professionalism Minister Viktor Yanukovych. (Ukrinform) Vice Prime Minister Mykola Azarov, tion, such elections should be scheduled and of attempting to diminish the scale of however, said the government had coped the disaster. within the 60 days after the publication of a Lutsenko denies allegations with the disaster professionally. He said relevant decree. (RFE/RL Newsline) The government ruled out terrorism mistakes were made only in work with KYIV – Yurii Lutsenko, a leader of the from the start. It is not clear whether the the mass media, which, he claimed, Emergency Rada session scheduled pro-presidential Our Ukraine – People’s Self- phosphorus spilled as a result of the Defense election bloc, has denied allegations hyped up the incident. KYIV – Verkhovna Rada Chairman derailment or whether a fire caused the in the press that he lobbied the interests of a There are signs, however, that the gov- Oleksander Moroz has scheduled an emer- derailment. Ukrainian Transportation mobile-telephone operator when he was ernment is trying to downplay the disas- gency parliamentary session for August 7- Minister Mykola Rudkovskyi hurried to internal affairs minister in 2006, UNIAN ter. This may undermine popular trust, as 10, Interfax-Ukraine reported on July 31. shift the blame on to Kazakhstan, saying reported on July 26. “This is an absolutely the mass media, free from government The session is expected to cover an exten- that the railroad was in perfect condition. false piece of information, unreliable, subjec- control since the 2004 Orange sive agenda, including amendments to the He banned yellow phosphorus trans- tive and biased as regards the alleged wrong- Revolution, has been covering the disas- Constitution, bills passed by the Verkhovna portation across Ukraine for the period of ter and its aftermath in detail, showing its doings by Lutsenko in the Internal Affairs an investigation. Rada after June 5 and laws regulating pres- Ministry,” Mr. Lutsenko told journalists in Yellow phosphorus catches fire if (Continued on page 22) idential elections. Mr. Moroz initially Ternopil on July 26. In an article published planned to convene such a session on July on July 25, the Ukrayinska Pravda website 31, but he changed his mind following a charged that in 2006 Mr. Lutsenko ordered A distinct chill settles July 30 meeting with Prime Minister Viktor Internal Affairs Ministry employees to Yanukovych. Mr. Yanukovych is the leader become mobile-telephone subscribers of the of the Party of the Regions, the largest Ukrainian New Telecommunications compa- over U.S.-Russia relations force in the parliamentary majority, which ny, in which his wife, Iryna, works as a also includes the Communist Party and the financial director. Mr. Lutsenko said he can- Socialist Party. President Viktor by Pavel Felgenhauer any temporary suspensions, so a “mora- celled a formal instruction signed by then- Yushchenko and the two opposition parlia- Vice-Minister Oleksander Novikov to Eurasia Daily Monitor torium” would have been illegal (see mentary groups, Our Ukraine and the Yulia Eurasia Daily Monitor, July 11). choose Ukrainian New Telecommunications At first, it seemed that the “lobster Tymoshenko Bloc, claim that the as the provider of mobile telephone services After more than two months of interde- Verkhovna Rada ceased to be legitimate in summit” in Maine between U.S. partmental deliberation a decision was for the Internal Affairs Ministry as soon as he President George W. Bush and Russian early June, when 169 lawmakers from reached in Moscow to effectively with- those groups gave up their parliamentary (Continued on page 10) President Vladimir Putin earlier this draw from the CFE by exercising the month had reversed the ever-widening national sovereignty clause in the CFE’s Russo-Western fray. The two presidents Article 19, which allows any state to cease announced further consultations on out- participation after notice is given at least FOUNDED 1933 standing issues, including missile 150 days prior to the intended withdrawal. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY defense, and they approved an agreement Of course, officially Moscow has An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., on nuclear energy cooperation. announced a “suspension” of the CFE, not Sergei Rogov, director of the Institute a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. a withdrawal. Still the Russian Foreign Yearly subscription rate: $55; for UNA members — $45. of the U.S.A. and Canada in Moscow Ministry has announced that after the 150 and a longtime adviser to the Kremlin Periodicals postage paid at Parsippany, NJ 07054 and additional mailing offices. days, beginning on July 14, Moscow will (ISSN — 0273-9348) and Russian military on U.S.-Russian not be bound by any limits on convention- policy issues, expressed his optimism al forces, will not provide notification on that “a slide into a Cold War confronta- The Weekly: UNA: troop movements, or accept on-site Tel: (973) 292-9800; Fax: (973) 644-9510 Tel: (973) 292-9800; Fax: (973) 292-0900 tion has been averted” (Nezavisimoe inspection as provided by the CFE, which Voennoe Obozrenie, July 13). in effect seems to be a withdrawal from Postmaster, send address changes to: Editor-in-chief: Roma Hadzewycz However, the detente lasted only two the treaty (RIA-Novosti, July 14). The Ukrainian Weekly Editors: weeks. 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Mr. Putin had to ratify the adapted version of the CFE. already announced a “moratorium” on The U.S. plans to deploy missile defens- Russia’s implementation of the CFE in es in Poland and the Czech Republic are April. However, the CFE does not allow not mentioned (RIA-Novosti, July 14). ADMINISTRATION OF THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY AND SVOBODA Under the CFE if one state declares its intention to withdraw, a special confer- Walter Honcharyk, administrator (973) 292-9800, ext. 3041 Correction ence of all states-parties must be called e-mail: [email protected] in 21 days. Many Western observers Maria Oscislawski, advertising manager (973) 292-9800, ext. 3040 Due to a typographical error, the age believe that such a conference or other e-mail: [email protected] of the late Dr. Jaroslaw Stachiw consultations might produce a solution to Mariyka Pendzola, subscriptions (973) 292-9800, ext. 3042 (Obituary, July 29) was given as 65 e-mail: [email protected] instead of 75 in the headline. (Continued on page 14) No. 31 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2007 3 Ukrainian Canadian Congress prepares for observer mission WINNIPEG, Manitoba – The ence; it has a Kyiv office and Ukrainian Ukrainian Canadian Congress is preparing support staff ready to be deployed. Once to send an observer mission to monitor the again, the congress is appealing to early elections to Ukraine’s Parliament Ukrainian community members to sup- scheduled for September 30. This will be port this worthwhile endeavor by gener- the third mission that the congress has ously donating to the UCC. sponsored as part of its ongoing commit- Whereas observers are expected to ment to promoting the development of a cover their airfare to Ukraine either per- fully democratic Ukrainian society. sonally or through organizational spon- Anyone interested in being a volunteer sorships, internal travel, some meals and observer is asked to complete the applica- accommodation costs incurred perform- tion form on the UCC website ing monitoring duties will be paid for by (http://www.ucc.ca/eom/) by Friday, the UCC from the mission budget. August 17. Potential observers should also Although Ukraine has made positive ensure that their passports are valid for six strides toward achieving a more transpar- months after their entry into Ukraine. ent and fair electoral process, according The size of the mission will be partly to the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, determined by the number of volunteers challenges still remain. Since the vote is as well as the available resources. Thanks expected to be hotly contested, extra vig- to its previous missions, the UCC can Zenon Zawada draw upon a wealth of practical experi- James Temerty, chairman of Toronto-based Northland Power, and First Lady of (Continued on page 15) Ukraine Kateryna Yushchenko. another nationwide telethon is planned Yushchenko at Boyko, Hutsul festivals In charitable work... for Ukraine. (Continued from page 1) Incidentally, the hospital’s $120 mil- Press Office of Ukraine’s President Britain, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Belarus Children’s Health, which will occupy 25 lion cost is the amount Ukrainians spend and Russia. The president praised the acres adjacent to the Feofaniya complex, annually on obtaining medical treatment KYIV – President Viktor Yushchenko, Boyko region as a land of “glorious tradi- abroad that isn’t offered domestically, an elite hospital on Kyiv’s outskirts. accompanied by First Lady Kateryna tions and prominent personalities,” she said. The board of trustees held its first Yushchenko, on Saturday, July 28, among them Hetman Petro Sahaidachny, The Ukraine 3000 Foundation will meeting on July 24 to elect Ms. attended the fourth International Boyko writer and political activist Ivan Franko select the hospital’s equipment provider Yushchenko and Ms. Bakhteyeva as its Festival in the village of Yavory in the and rebel leader Oleksa Dovbush. in January and expects construction will Lviv region. President Yushchenko spoke also at head and deputy head, discuss organiza- conclude in 2009. tional issues and approve a plan for the The next day Mr. Yushchenko and his the Hutsul Festival, noting, “Today we Once completed, the Children’s family attended the closing ceremonies are all rediscovering our roots, which is Children’s Hospital of the Future. Hospital of the Future will play a central The board will also be responsible for of the 17th International Hutsul Festival immensely important now.” He called on role in enhancing medical treatment in the city of Yaremche (Ivano-Frankivsk Ukrainians to respect their country’s tra- monitoring spending and ensuring trans- offered in hospitals throughout the coun- parency, Ms. Yushchenko said. region). ditions. try, Ms. Yushchenko said. Medical Addressing the crowd at the Boyko Mr. Yushchenko also thanked the The Victor Pinchuk Foundation agreed experts will be invited from the U.S. and to donate $10 million for the hospital to festival, Mr. Yushchenko described the mayor of Yaremche, which is celebrating Canada to teach Ukrainian doctors festival as an event having “national sig- its 220th anniversary, for “preserving and buy high-quality radiological equipment advanced procedures and surgeries, and nificance, not merely a folklore event.” renewing” the city, and honored him with to treat various cancers. use top quality equipment. He added, “Each nation caring about its a state award. Linear accelerators are planned for the On July 27 it was announced that a future should follow and preserve its tra- The Yushchenko family also attended radiology unit, which will allow for non- design was unanimously selected for the ditions. Our task is to pass on this her- a presentation of Petro Korpaniuk’s book surgical treatment of tumors. children’s hospital – a proposal drafted itage to our children. This is what makes “My Native Land,” which took place Further fund-raising efforts will take by the architectural firm Building Design us a state.” during the Hutsul celebration. Mr. place in the United States and Europe to Partnership Structure based in The participants of the festival includ- Yushchenko thanked the author for his raise the necessary $68 million in addi- Manchester, England. An agreement with ed more than 10,000 visitors from “wonderful work” and described the tional funds, Ms. Antonova said, while the firm is to be signed this month. Canada, the United States, Poland, Great book as a “guided tour into our past.” New Ukrainian law requires some foreigners Ukrainian president’s daughter to demonstrate means of financial support attends Plast summer camp by Zenon Zawada all related to the upcoming September 30 Kyiv Press Bureau elections, for which thousands of interna- tional observers are expected to arrive. KYIV – To deal with the rising flow of Rather, the Ukrainian government is migrants, Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers taking efforts to welcome election on July 11 passed a resolution requiring observers, he said.“At the president’s foreigners from selected countries to instructions, the ministry has invited prove they are capable of financially sup- observers from all countries of the porting themselves while visiting or trav- Organization for Security and Cooperation eling through the country. in Europe,” he said. “The ministry has The most common means of proof also sent invitations to the countries of the involves demonstrating to border offi- Commonwealth of Independent States.” cials the ability to access funds totaling at least 20 times the monthly minimum liv- If the foreigners do not have $2,000 in ing wage, which is about $2,000 today. cash in their possession, they must pro- The Ukrainian government is currently duce financial documents demonstrating drafting the list of countries whose citizens they could access the funds on Ukrainian and permanent residents will be subject to territory, the resolution stated. The docu- the requirement, which won’t apply to citi- ments presented could range from zens of the U.S., Canada or the European monthly bank statements to ATM cards Union, said Volodymyr Ohryzko, the first with accompanying receipts. vice minister of foreign affairs. Ways to avoid the minimum cash “Its goal is regulating the situation requirement include providing proof of a with potential illegal immigrants in reserved or paid-for residence in Ukraine, Ukraine,” Mr. Ohryzko said. “For a cer- a receipt for tourist services or a certified Mykhailo Markiv/UNIAN tain category of countries that traditional- letter from a Ukrainian citizen assuming VISTOVA, Ukraine – Sophia Yushchenko, the 8-year-old daughter of ly supply European countries with ille- the foreigner’s living costs, among others. President Viktor Yushchenko and Kateryna Yushchenko, makes a paper col- gals, an appropriate procedure should be Foreigners failing to meet the require- lage on July 17 while attending a Plast summer camp at the Limnytsia com- created to avoid such a thing.” ment may receive a stamp in their pass- plex in the village of Vistova, Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast. Sophia has been a The resolution’s timing is related to port, “Forbidden entry to Ukraine,” fol- member of Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization’s “novatstvo” (the 7-11 current negotiations between Ukraine and lowed by the determined period of denial, age group) for almost a year. the EU, Mr. Ohryzko said, and is not at which can be as long as five years. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2007 No. 31 United Ukrainian American Relief Committee holds 20th general meeting by Nick Rudnytzky ate parties and thus could be voted upon assistance to sick and infirmed artists; computer courses conducted in coopera- by the general meeting. “Adopt a Grandparent Program” – which tion with Manor College and the dissemi- PHILADELPHIA – The members of The new by-laws designate the follow- offers much-needed help to the elderly; nation of information. the United Ukrainian American Relief ing categories of members: active mem- “Get to know your Native Land” – which Following these and other reports, the Committee gathered on June 9 at their bers, auxiliary members and founding enables many Ukrainian orphans to Auditing Committee commended the out- headquarters here at 1206 Cottman Ave. members. There is also the category of attend summer camps and get to know going Board Members for a job well done, for their 20th regular general meeting. honorary members, i.e., those who during their country better. This program affords which was unanimously accepted by the The UUARC has been in continued exis- their tenure in office have made extraordi- an opportunity for children in the eastern assembled members of the organization. tence for over 60 years as a private, non- nary contributions to the development of part of Ukraine to explore the rich vast- The following were elected as profit, charitable organization dedicated the UUARC. They have the right to partici- ness of the country and its diverse cul- UUARC officers: president – Dr. Kyj; to enhancing the quality of life of pate in the meetings of the board of direc- ture. vice-presidents – Alexander Lushnycky, Ukrainians throughout the world. tors and executives, as well as in the annual Dr. Kyj also reported on the transport Luba Siletsky and Boris Pawluk; secre- Over 30 assembled members were and general meetings of the organization. of numerous containers to Ukraine, not- taries – Ulana Prociuk, Lew Iwaskiw and called to order by the president of the The changes to the by-laws were rec- ing those that were expedited by the Osip Roshka; members of the executive UUARC, Dr. Larissa Kyj, who asked ommended by a special committee head- Emergency Medical Aid for Ukraine board – Mr. Boretsky, Nestor Zarichny, Father Volodymyr Hanas to lead the gath- ed by Ihor Smoliy, with Christina Organization (EMAU) and paid for by Mr. Kosyk, Ms. Kulchycky, Ihor ering in the opening prayer. Afterwards the Kulchycky, Chrystia Senyk and Luba the UUARC, as well as the organiza- Kushnir, Daria Laszyn, Roksolana president read the meeting's agenda, which Siletsky serving as members, which had tion’s cooperation with the U.S. Agency Luciw, Orysia Nowosiwsky, Larissa was unanimously approved. Subsequently studied the matter for over a year. After for International Development (USAID) Patrylak, Mykola Pryszlak, Nicholas Dr. Petro Kluk read the minutes from the due discussion, the proposed changes and the U.S. Department of State. The Rudnytzky, Wasyl Salak, Ms. Senyk and previous regular general meeting of the were accepted by the general meeting. aid in this area also included the sending Martha Jaremovych; Members of the organization that took place in 2004. Dr. Larissa Kyj then offered a compre- of medical journals and textbooks to var- Board of Directors – Ihor Bilynsky, Ivan Following the report of the verifica- hensive report on the activities of the ious institutions and universities through- Burtyk, Yuri Volshyna, Roksolana tion committee, the president confirmed organization covering the period from out Ukraine. Horbova, Lida Dliaboha, Maria Duplak, that, in accordance with the organiza- June 2004 to June 2007. The highlights Dr. Kyj’s report touched on a number Orisia Kolasy, Lida Melnyk and Teodor tion’s statutes, the proposed changes to of her report included such activities as: of additional programs and special events, Tsaryk; Members of the Auditing the by-laws were sent out to all appropri- “Candle of Hope” – which provides including soup kitchens and wheelchairs Committee – Dr. Kluk, Yuri Nakonechny, for Ukraine, as well as a possible upcom- Kvitka Semanyshyn, Mr. Smolij, and ing film about the UUARC. Volodymyr Ryndych. The treasurer of the UUARC, Danusia The general meeting also elected a slate “Lemkivska Vatra” in New York state Siletsky, reported on the financial status of of honorary members which was headed by the organization for the years 2005 and Natalia Pazuniak and included such noted 2006. Her detailed report attested to the senior Ukrainian activists as Ms. Kawka, marks 60th anniversary of Akcja Wisla solvency of the organization and its ability Ivan Krych, Ivan Skalchuk, Mykhailo by Diana Howansky World War II Poland, Mr. Trojanovsky to continue its charitable and philanthrop- Kowalchyn and Stefan Hawrysz. noted the joint agreement on April 27 by ic activities for the foreseeable future. The 20th regular general meeting of ELLENVILLE, N.Y. – Since the presidents Viktor Yushchenko of Ukraine Luba Siletsky, chairperson of the the UUARC came to a close with a heart- beginning of 2007, in cities throughout and Lech Kaczynski of Poland to remem- Committee on Aid, presented an exten- warming rendition of the Ukrainian the tri-state area, the Organization for the ber the victims of Akcja Wisla and to sive report on the activities of her com- national anthem led by Mr. Kushnir. Defense of Lemko-Western Ukraine pursue a strategic partnership between mittee, which consisted of the following The UUARC is registered with USAID (known by its Ukrainian-language-based their two countries. members: Metodij Boretsky, Wolodymyra and belongs to many national and interna- acronym as OOL) has hosted a series of As in past years, the Lemkivska Vatra Kawka, Petro Kosyk, Ivan Kruk, Bohdan tional relief Organizations. Over the last 60 public events to commemorate the 60th featured a cultural program with musicians Todoriw, Wasyl Selyak and Ms. Senyk. years it has developed an international net- anniversary of Akcja Wisla, the 1947 and performers presenting traditional The head of the UUARC Information work of grass-roots volunteers, which has forced relocation of the Ukrainian minor- regional Lemko songs and dances. Such Bureau, Mr. Boretsky, offered a survey of numbered as many as over 10,000 people ity within Poland. This commemoration performers included the singers Pid his committee's activities, which includ- in over 20 countries across the globe. For culminated at the OOL’s annual festival, Oblachkom, the musical group Cheres ed organizing six citizenship courses, more information go to www.uuarc.org. called the “Lemkivska Vatra,” on the Ukrainian Folk Orchestra, the dance ensem- weekend of June 29-July 1 at the ble Obryi, the Oros sisters duet, and others. Ukrainian American Youth Association One of the hundreds of festival atten- Delegation from Ukraine visits resort in Ellenville, N.Y. dees, Dorothy Doloszycki of Little Falls, Andrii Olefirov, a representative of the N.J., said she had recently visited the Consulate General of Ukraine in New Lemko region for the first time. Her Center for Ukrainian Canadian Studies York who attended the festival, praised father was forcibly relocated from this and encouraged OOL’s continuing activi- territory in 1947, but had never returned. WINNIPEG, Manitoba – The Center Ukraine and encouraged further coopera- ty. He also expressed optimism regarding “It was gorgeous. The mountains. The for Ukrainian Canadian Studies, tive projects with the cities represented, the future of Polish-Ukrainian relations, fields are all green,” Ms. Doloszycki said. University of Manitoba, on Friday, July 2, especially Dnipropetrovsk. noting that the joint hosting of the “Honestly, it does make culture more facilitated a seminar for a delegation of Members of the team made short pre- European soccer championships in 2012 important to me. If I have kids, they’re 22 individuals, consisting of academics sentations in their fields, including by the two countries symbolizes a posi- definitely going to go back and see it.” and business professionals from the cities nuclear physics [reclamation of nuclear tive shift. It is important to remember the of Dnipropetrovsk, Kyiv, Poltava and waste] and green ecology [a project of past, but also to look towards the future, *** Chernihiv in Ukraine. the oblast of Poltava]. The mutual the consul said. The group, which was visiting the exchange of ideas, projects and programs The keynote speaker at the festival, For more information about the University of Manitoba, included engineers, solicited an interesting discussion. Dmytro Trojanovsky, also remarked on Organization for the Defense of Lemko- nuclear physicists, economists, a medical Earlier in the day, the team was hosted recent positive developments between Western Ukraine, readers may contact oncologist, ecologists and businesspeople. by the office of International Relations, Poland and Ukraine. After outlining the Zenon Halkowycz, OOL president, at The team was hosted in Canada by the the Faculty of Engineering and the difficult history of Ukrainians in post- [email protected]. Canada-Ukraine International Corp. Inc. Faculty of Human Ecology (Department The delegation was greeted by the of Textiles and Clothing). Very Rev. Roman Bozyk, acting principal The hosting of the delegation proved of St. Andrew’s College, and Dr. Denis to be an excellent exchange of mutual Hlynka, acting director of the Center for ideas whereby both sides gained further Ukrainian Canadian Studies. Dr. Hlynka insights on co-operation between Canada presented the background of the center, and Ukraine. Part of the mandate of the its programs and projects. Center for Ukrainian Canadian Studies is Dr. Orest Cap and Dr. Roman Yereniuk to encourage ties with Ukraine via vari- spoke of their educational and technical ous programs, such as this seminar for projects aimed at linking Canada with professionals from Ukraine.

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No. 31 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2007 5 Chicago community fund-raiser supports Ukrainian National Information Service by Volodymyr Pavelchak tolerance to the opinions of others, also a officials to listen to the voice of the characteristic of the Ukrainian people, Ukrainian American community.” CHICAGO – Representatives of allows them to resolve the most difficult, Turning to the topic of the September numerous Ukrainian community organi- dead-end political situations and provides 30 pre-term parliamentary elections in zations gathered on June 14 at the evidence of the high level of democrati- Ukraine, Mr. Sawkiw stressed that the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Chicago to zation within Ukraine’s society. The Ukrainian American community has to attend an annual community peaceful resolution of conflict during the play an active role in the preparation meeting/fund-raiser for the Ukrainian presidential elections in November- process. The UCCA, he said, will once National Information Service (UNIS), December 2004 serves as proof of this. again send a delegation of volunteer elec- the Washington bureau of the Ukrainian Ambassador Herbst expressed his opin- tion observers and will make an effort to Congress Committee of America ion that the irreversible changes taking secure a delegation of international (UCCA), which represents the interests place within Ukrainian society today will observers from the U.S. government. of the Ukrainian American community in definitely bring about positive results in In conclusion, Mr. Sawkiw noted that the nation’s capital. the near future. during the past 30 years of existence – 15 Guest speakers included former U.S. Following a brief question-and-answer years during the Cold War and 15 years Ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst and session, Mr. Popowych introduced the of Ukraine’s independence – the Michael Sawkiw Jr., president of the UCCA President Sawkiw. In his opening Ukrainian National Information Service UCCA. In attendance at the annual remarks Mr. Sawkiw thanked the organ- has done much to put Ukraine and the event was Bishop Richard Seminack, of izers for their wonderful work in prepar- Ukrainian American community on the the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of ing the fund-raising event and the finan- map. Chicago, as well as several priests from cial sponsors of UNIS, without whose Ukraine’s consul general in Chicago, the Greater Chicago area. Ambassador John Herbst speaks at a generosity it would be impossible for Vasyl Korzachenko, greeted the partici- In his opening remarks, Nestor Chicago reception marking the 30th UNIS to carry out its important work in pants and the organizers of the benefit Popowych, member of the Chicago anniversary of the Ukrainian National Washington. dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Friends of UNIS, expressed his heartfelt Information Service. Mr. Sawkiw underscored that the work Ukrainian National Information Service thanks to Selfreliance Ukrainian of UNIS is aimed at helping to stabilize and noted that the presence of the former American Federal Credit Union and The stage in its history because a significant and maintain democratic processes in U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, Mr. Herbst, Heritage Foundation for their sponsor- number of Ukrainian politicians continue Ukraine while representing the interests once again confirms the importance of ship of the event, as well as for their gen- to adhere to the moral principles and of the Ukrainian American community in UNIS and its work within the Ukrainian erous annual donations to the Ukrainian spiritual values” of the past, therefore the the nation’s capital. “This is not an easy American community. National Information Service. Mr. ongoing political processes should be task,” stated the UCCA president, “as At the conclusion of the evening, Mr. Popowych remarked that the leadership viewed through the prism of the above- one often finds those who have a nega- Popowych once again thanked the partic- of these institutions implements a steady mentioned. tive image of Ukraine. Sometimes it ipants for their continued support of the and consistent policy aimed at the devel- Although the Ukrainian past has often takes a great effort to change these Ukrainian National Information Service opment of the Ukrainian American com- been very trying, and throughout history stereotypes that have endured for and reassured all in attendance that UNIS munity, improving the lives of its mem- the Ukrainian nation has suffered decades. Statements, letters and address- will continue to work for the benefit of bers and enhancing the well-being of unimaginable oppression and violations, es of the Ukrainian National Information Ukraine and the Ukrainian community every individual. Ukrainians were able to adjust to the Service to the U.S. government and within the United States. As is a Chicago tradition, the event realities of life and preserve their identi- prominent officials draw attention to the featured a cocktail reception and dinner. ty, spirituality and language, and contin- events unfolding in Ukraine and forces – Translated by UNIS Following the dinner, Mr. Popowych, as ued to raise new generations according master of ceremonies for the evening, to the principles of their Christian values, introduced Ambassador Herbst, U.S. the ambassador noted. envoy to Ukraine during the Orange Mr. Herbst stated that “despite the Revolution, who currently works as the current chaos in Ukrainian politics, Self Reliance New York donates coordinator for reconstruction and stabi- Ukraine as a nation continues to grow lization within the U.S. Department of economically. The 8 percent growth rate $10,000 to support work of UNIS State. In his address, Mr. Herbst of the GDP provides evidence to this described the current political processes effect.” It was the envoy’s deep convic- by Serhiy Zhykharev advocacy ... on behalf of Ukraine. taking place in Ukraine and noted that tion that in the next few years Ukraine Ukrainian National Information Service Congratulations on 30 years of hard work they can trace their roots to the past. will become a major participant in the and significant achievements. It is our WASHINGTON – The board of direc- According to the ambassador, international arena. pleasure to present UNIS with a donation tors of the Self Reliance New York Federal “Ukraine benefits from this at the current Ambassador Herbst also noted that in the amount of $10,000 in honor of the Credit Union on July 18 announced a dona- 30th anniversary, and we wish you con- tion of $10,000 to the Ukrainian National tinued success in your future endeavors.” Information Service (UNIS) on the occa- UNIS and the Ukrainian Congress Ukrainian World Congress president sion of its 30th anniversary of service to the Committee of America (UCCA) expressed Ukrainian American community. their sincere gratitude for this generous In the letter informing UNIS of the gift. It was noted that this support enables meets with Evangelical Baptist leaders donation, Self Reliance New York UNIS to better and more effectively repre- CRUM-LYNNE, Pa. – The leadership of the Fellowship represents a new gen- Federal Credit Union President Bohdan sent the interests of the Ukrainian of Ukrainian Evangelical Baptists outside eration and has been significantly rein- Kurchak stated: “Our Board of Directors American community in the U.S. Ukraine met with Ukrainian World forced by new immigrants from Ukraine. has long understood the value of UNIS Congress, before the presidential adminis- Congress President Askold S. Lozynskyj The following topics were explored: not only as a source of information to tration, as well as in the media and think- on July 19 at the Ukrainian Evangelical participation by the Church in the UWC’s Congress and the media, but also in the tank establishment in Washington. Baptist Church in Crum-Lynne, Pa. Church Council and UWC meetings; The following Church leaders were mutual participation in Church and UWC present: the Rev. Dr. John Kovalchuk, events; reciprocal assistance in organiza- president of the All Ukrainian tional efforts with Ukrainians throughout Evangelical Baptist Fellowship; the Rev. the world; mutual information through Avdiy Chripczuk, president of the electronic and print communications and Ukrainian Evangelical Baptist Churches publications; assistance in safeguarding in the United States and pastor of the human and religious rights in violating Church in Levittown, Pa.; the Rev. countries through international channels; Anatoly Moshkovsky, coordinator of access to Church leadership in Ukraine. Ukrainian Baptist Churches in the eastern Ukrainian Evangelical Baptists repre- region of the United States; the Rev. sent a very significant portion of Dmitro Login, pastor of the First Christian Ukrainians in Ukraine and Ukrainian Evangelical Baptist Church in abroad. There are some 3,000 Ukrainian Philadelphia; and the Rev. Vasiliy Evangelical Baptist congregations in Kravchuk, pastor of the Ukrainian Ukraine and several hundred outside Evangelical Baptist Church in Crum- Ukraine. Furthermore, there is a long his- Lynne, Pa. The Fellowship represents tory of ecumenical cooperation between Ukrainian Baptist Churches in North and this Church, the Ukrainian Catholic South America, Australia and Europe. Church and the Ukrainian Orthodox The purpose of the meeting was to Church in the diaspora. establish lines of communication and The principal purpose of the UWC’s cooperation between the Ukrainian Church Council, which is open to all tra- Baptist Church and the UWC. Ukrainian ditional Ukrainian Christian Churches, is Bohdan Kurczak (center), president and chief executive officer of Self Reliance Baptists have been a part of the UWC’s to foster cooperation among the New York Federal Credit Union, presents the credit union’s $10,000 donation for Church Council since the UWC was Churches in order to enable a working the Ukrainian National Information Service to Tamara Gallo Olexy (right), formed in 1967. The current leadership relationship among the faithful. UCCA exective director, and Liza Szonyi, assistant director. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2007 No. 31

NEWS AND VIEWS THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Foreign Affairs editor expresses surprise A broken system at withdrawal of Russian minister’s article How ominous that the Ozhydiv phosphorous disaster occurred on the heels of the fifth anniversary of a catastrophe that so far has proven much more devastat- by Heather Maher run, to try and help the reader a bit more ing to the residents of the Lviv region. RFE/RL Newsline understand why they should read the piece. And he balked at presenting one. On July 22, 2002, pilots Volodymyr Toponar and Yurii Yegorov lost control of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei their Su-27 fighter jet while performing stunts as part of the 60th anniversary We then said, we really have to have it, th Lavrov has withdrawn an article he all the essays have it, it’s really a format celebration of 14 Air Division of Ukraine’s Military Air Forces. After they wrote for the U.S. journal Foreign ejected to safety, the plane careened into a crowd of spectators and exploded in formality, you can choose the wording Affairs, accusing the editors of changing you want, if you want a few suggestions, what became known as the worst air show disaster in history, resulting in 77 his text. It appears Mr. Lavrov’s article deaths and more than 260 injured. we’ll make them, which we did. And the was meant to be a response to former next thing we know, he just sends us an The devastation that the Sknyliv catastrophe wrought upon the people of Lviv Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia is beyond comprehension. Families were destroyed, children were left without e-mail withdrawing the piece with no Tymoshenko, who wrote a piece pub- explanation. parents, and lives were ruined by grief, loss or injury. Those who survived bear lished in May titled “Containing physical and psychological scars that may never heal. Besides the more than 260 Russia.” What did you think of the piece? injured there are at least 70 mentally traumatized, said Stefan Kozak, chair of the But in a statement issued by the Did it contain any surprises? Sknyliv Tragedy civic organization. He estimates that close to 600 lives were Russian Foreign Ministry, Mr. Lavrov ruined by the disaster. said his article was subjected to “censor- It didn’t contain any surprises but I The Sknyliv air show catastrophe was a result of the Ukrainian government’s ship.” Foreign Affairs Editor James think, particularly in its edited version, it failure to shed its Soviet ways and adopt more responsible policies. The air show Hoge said that the decision by Mr. was a very clear and forceful statement was moved from its planned location on the field’s opposite side to above the Lavrov was “a complete surprise” and of Russian positions on a number of key crowds in order to impress the assembled military brass, who stood watching that the magazine, which is considered issues: energy, U.S. relations, relations from their tribunal, said Serhii Senyk, who worked at Sknyliv at the time as a one of the world’s most influential jour- with Europe and so on. I thought it was a commercial pilot. nals on international affairs and foreign very adequate kind of statement of why Incredibly Mr. Toponar had only four hours of flight practice that year before policy, went out of its way to accommo- they’re behaving the way they are and climbing into his fighter jet to perform his stunts. His air force superiors turned date Mr. Lavrov. what it is they expect to get. That’s it. down his requests for rehearsals because they wanted to conserve jet fuel, court Following is RFE/RL’s interview with What do you think of the ministry’s records showed. Mr. Hoge. As in all spheres of Ukrainian life, justice was not meted out to the fullest statement that if the article – as you extent in the Sknyliv disasters. Pilots Toponar and Yegorov received prison terms Foreign Affairs has been in print edited it – were published, it would of 14 and eight years, respectively, and their superiors Anatolii Tretiakov and since 1922, and publishes articles by “aggravate U.S.-Russian relations”? Yurii Yatsiuk, received six- and five-year sentences. As in the prosecution of prominent world leaders in almost Well that’s nonsense. The piece – you Heorhii Gongadze’s killers, none of the top brass have been punished. every issue. Has anything like this ever can see because the Russian Embassy Shockingly, the man in charge the day of the catastrophe, 14th Air Division happened before? thinks it is so aggravating they have put Commander Serhii Onyschenko, has since been promoted to first assistant com- it on the wire [newswires], which we mander of Ukraine’s Military Air Forces. We’ve never had anything like this would have done too, but we didn’t want Sknyliv victims said they feel abandoned by their own government. They filed a happen. We’ve printed a number of to violate his copyright – it’s a very tame lawsuit in the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, accusing the pieces by Russian officials, including piece. But if that was his sense, why did- Ukrainian government of violating their rights when awarding $200,000 to the most- [former Soviet leader Nikita] n’t he say so instead of accepting the ly Israeli victims of the Tu-154 Russian airliner shot down by Ukrainian soldiers in Khrushchev and Russian citizens. But publication of it? If he thought that we 2001, while giving an average of $20,000 in compensation for each Sknyliv fatality. this is the first time this has happened, were distorting his points or leaving In filing the suit, the Sknyliv victims said they are not so much motivated by either with a Russian contributor or any some of them out, why didn’t he say so money as they are by their quest for justice. They want their tragedy to be given other contributor. instead of just giving us the changes he equal treatment, they want the memory of the victims honorably preserved, and What is your response to Mr. did, and then accepting the final version they want those responsible to pay the proper debt, whether with money or with Lavrov’s criticism of how you edited – for publication? It makes no sense. their careers. or as he put it – “censored” his piece? “We are fighting so this never happens again,” Mr. Kozak said. “Currently, air So why do you and your editors shows are banned in Ukraine, so at least we accomplished that. But still, there is Well, we have rejected all suggestions think he did it? no government program of socially ensuring accident victims.” of censorship and explained in some Unfortunately, the Sknyliv saga reveals just how little progress the Ukrainian detail the process we went through with Well, I don’t think I should really be government has made in transforming itself from the Soviet model – in which Minister Lavrov, which is no different speculating beyond pointing out the edi- the state had to be preserved at any cost – into a Western society that values the from what we do with any other author. torial process and the erroneous charges individual human life above all. And his charges of censorship, which that he’s made involving that. There is Mr. Senyk, who lost his wife and son at Sknyliv, said the Ozhydiv phosphorus came up after the piece had been accept- the larger political context, of course, of disaster demonstrated that nothing has changed in the five years since the catas- ed and he was prepared to see it pub- a much more fractious relationship trophe. “Just as there were rules and procedures for conducting an air show, there lished was a total surprise to us and is between the U.S. and Russia, but exactly were rules for hauling hazardous materials,” Mr. Senyk said. “The situations are kind of baffling. how that fits in, I don’t know. analogous. The system doesn’t work. If it worked, there wouldn’t be any Sknylivs or Ozhydivs.” How did Lavrov come to write an You said you treated Mr. Lavrov’s essay for Foreign Affairs in the first piece like you do all editorial submis- place? sions, but in fact you did make some special efforts for him – such as letting Aug. He made an inquiry, would we be him make changes to the text after interested in a piece? And we said yes we your normal copy deadline had passed Turning the pages back... would – on the current trend in Russian and delaying your print run. foreign policy. He sent it in a piece, we 6 accepted it, but said, as we do to all Yes, we held his piece open [for] some authors, we’re going to give you some last-minute post-copy deadline changes 2006 Last year on August 6, 2006, The Ukrainian Weekly report- editorial suggestions. We edited the because of the Putin-Bush meetings in ed that after hours of roundtable talks with Viktor piece, sent it back to him, told him to Maine, and we also held it over from our Yanukovych and Oleksander Moroz, President Viktor make what changes thought were neces- normal deadline to go to the printers to Yushchenko announced on August 3 his acceptance of the sary so that his view was accurately pre- give him more time to come up with parliamentary majority coalition’s nomination of Mr. sented. He sent back the text, with some wording for a subhead. And I must say Yanukovych, his Orange Revolution adversary, as Ukraine’s next prime minister. changes here and there. We put them all that when, instead of that, we got this It was expected that Mr. Yushchenko’s Our Ukraine bloc would unite with the Party of in the final text. one line “withdrawal,” we were taken by the Regions and the Socialist Party of Ukraine in an attempt to heal a deeply divided nation Then the Russian Embassy in surprise and baffled that such a small to form the National Unity Coalition. The new coalition, which never got off the ground, Washington, which was representing his item should get in the way of us printing was expected to base its principles on the Universal of National Unity, an eight-page non- interests, complimented us on the edited his piece. Then out comes his statement, binding document that was agreed upon by Messrs. Yushchenko, Yanukovych and Moroz. version and said they looked forward to which in our opinion is erroneous on While Mr. Yushchenko portrayed the coalition as a political breakthrough, participants of seeing it published. every single count. the Orange Revolution viewed it as yet another betrayal, after Mr. Moroz’s decision to unite We then pointed out that his title his Socialist Party with the Party of the Regions and the Communist Party of Ukraine. (headline) for the piece, which was With all the revisions and edits “Finally the truth has come out that he betrayed the maidan,” said Praskovia “Containing Russia: Back to the future?” going back and forth, your editors Koroliuk (a.k.a. Baba Paraska), the passionate 66-year-old who was among the was fine but we would also need a sub- must have had some direct e-mail con- Orange Revolution’s heroes. head, which is true of all the essays we tact with Minister Lavrov. Have any of Yulia Tymoshenko, of the eponymous bloc, was the only faction leader who didn’t them, or you, just reached out in a per- sign the declaration and referred to it as “an act of political capitulation on behalf of sonal e-mail and put it to him as a Heather Maher is an RFE/RL corre- (Continued on page 21) spondent based in Washington. (Continued on page 21) No. 31 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2007 7

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Faces and Places Too gloomy picture tered similar stories. Professionals are reluctant to change by Myron B. Kuropas while our babies, the most precious of Ukrainian studies resource, are made to suffer. Dear Editor: For some reason, doctors, especially Andrew Sorokowski’s fine article on obstetricians, are notorious when it Ukrainian studies paints a rather too comes to changing their practice. Duty calls: father and son in Iraq gloomy picture (July 15). Blaming each other usually does not help; team effort does. Team effort can It’s unusual to have a father and son graduate of Naperville North High It’s important to distinguish among fighting in the American military at the School. After enlisting in the U.S. Army, three things that Dr. Sorokowski con- save lives and improve the health of all patients, including preemies. I will go a same time but that is exactly what Col. he spent 13 weeks in basic training at flates: the condition of academic Greg Perchatsch and his son, Pfc. Fort Benning, Georgia. His dad was the employment in the United States, the step further and say that in partnering with our patients near-miracles happen. Nicolas Perchatsch, both of Naperville, speaker at Nick’s graduation. Nick then condition of Ukrainian studies, and the Ill., will be doing. Father and son are completed airborne training and was condition of individual scholars. The vast majority of my obstetrical colleagues assert that prematurity is not being deployed to Iraq. assigned to the 10th Mountain Division. Dr. Sorokowski is right to suggest that Col. Perchatsch will be advising the Military tradition runs in the family. getting tenure at U.S. universities has preventable and the best one can do is to delay pre-term birth for 48 hours – long Iraqi Ministry of Defense in Baghdad. Nick’s mother, Donna, is a former army become harder than in the past. But His son will be imbedded with Iraqi medic who met his dad at Fort Benning. scholars do get it, especially if they are enough to administer glucocorticoids to the mother and help the newborn’s troops in the city of Kirkuk. Only 150 Nick’s maternal grandfather, Matthew committed to academic careers and are miles will separate the two Ukrainian Worner, is a Vietnam veteran. willing to make the requisite personal breathing. That is a myth that I have been disputing for the past 30 years. My Americans in this, perhaps the most dan- “It’s kind of bittersweet, Nick and his and professional sacrifices along the gerous place in the world. dad are both very close, both being sol- way. Should every student aspire to an own work and that of a few others has demonstrated time and time again that “it A graduate of West Point, Col. diers,” Donna Perchatsch told Ravi academic career? Of course not. Should Perchatsch has a distinguished record in Baichwal, an ABC News reporter. Father none aspire to one or, alternatively, move can be done” as our beloved President Ronald Reagan once said. I keep saying the United States military, holding a wide and son hope to meet at Thanksgiving, to Canada if they do? Of course not. range of staff and command positions. but that is a worry for mom. “My first Dr. Sorokowski’s picture of Ukrainian that “if there is a will, there will be a way.” It was President John F. Kennedy He was commissioned an officer in 1982 thought is don’t get in a convoy together. studies is especially in need of revision. and served the next 14 years on active I don’t want them traveling together,” The number of specialists on Ukraine or who said “before this decade is out we will put a man on the moon,” and we did duty. Nine of those years were spent in Ms. Perchatsch told the reporter. aspects of Ukraine has grown impres- infantry units. He rose quickly from rifle According to the ABC reporter, “Col. sively since Ukraine achieved independ- and safely returned him back. Isn’t it a shame that the U.S., with the platoon leader, to company commander, Greg Perschatsch is stressing that there is ence. Many are employed in the academ- to assistant brigade operations officer. a 1 percent chance of a soldier serving in ic world; many work for the government; world’s best medical technology and know-how, trails behind some 20 nations A decorated military commander, Col. Iraq being killed in combat.” many are employed in the private sector. Perchatsch completed further training at Speaking to Paige Winfield, staff Just look at the number of books and in terms of its infant mortality statistics? We can transplant human hearts and the Army War College, where he was writer for the Courier News, Col. articles and conferences on Ukraine awarded a master’s degree in strategic Perchatsch said that “Donna will proba- these days, and you’ll have to conclude lungs, and other organ systems, decode a human genome, and save the smallest studies. He also attended the General Staff bly have the most difficult time during that the field is in fine shape, certainly College and Harvard University. He holds the family’s impending separation since far better than it was 20 years ago. and most disadvantaged of babies, yet when it comes to helping a baby survive a Masters in Business Administration she will not be occupied with the chal- Now, Dr. Sorokowski is right to say from Indiana University and a Master’s lenges of life in Iraq. For us it will be that it’s almost impossible to specialize its first birthday, we fall short. Take, for example, progesterone, a Certificate in project management from less tough because we will be busy.” only in Ukraine. But so what else is George Washington University. Interviewed by Jake Griffin early in new? It’s almost impossible to specialize hormone which among other things can be used in prevention of premature birth After completing Foreign Area Officer July, Ms. Perchatsch believed she would in just any one country – be it Russia, training at the Defense Language when administered to pregnant woman. have no problem keeping busy without her France, Germany and so on. American Institute, Col. Perchatsch was selected to husband around. She has two other sons, universities do reward Americanists, but Current estimates report that billions of establish the first Security Assistance Mark, who will be starting high school in that’s hardly surprising. dollars can be saved annually, not to Office (SAO) in the former Soviet the fall, and 17-year-old Christopher, who So what do Ukrainianists generally mention grief, by preventing a premature Union. Fluent in Ukrainian and Russian, will be a high school senior. do? They don’t just adopt fashionable baby being born and avoiding such risks he served for two years as the chief, SAO A long-time member of Lt. Ivan theories and approaches, as Dr. as death, blindness, brain damage and a Ukraine. He left active duty in 1996. Shandor Ukrainian American Veterans Sorokowski suggests. Rather, they lifelong disability and loss of income. His first Reserve Component assign- (UAV) Post 35 in Palatine, Illi., Col. broaden their interests and place Ukraine Imagine, how many lives were not saved ment was as an individual mobilization Perchatsch left for Fort Bragg on July 21. within a larger comparative context – and how much money has been wasted augmentee assigned to the Defense Five days later he was in Iraq. which increases their employability and because of reluctance to change. Intelligence Agency with duty at the U.S. Ukrainian Americans have been serv- generally makes for more interesting Embassy in Kyiv. Later, Col. Perchatsch ing with distinction in the American mili- scholarship as well. Stefan Semchyshyn, M.D., M.B.A. worked as a program manager for public tary for over a hundred years. All of us Ukrainian studies is, in a word, in fine Jonesborough, Tenn. safety applications at Motorola. should be proud of the sacrifice everyone shape. Does that mean that all In January 2003 he was called to in the Perchatsch family is making when Ukrainianists are doing equally well? Of active duty for Operation Enduring duty calls. Our prayers and best wishes course not. Some get tenure quickly. We welcome your opinion Freedom to conduct post-mobilization are with all of them. Some, such as me, get it late. Some don’t The Ukrainian Weekly wel- training for deploying Reserve and get it at all. Some move on to jobs in the comes letters to the editor and National Guard units. Myron Kuropas’s e-mail address is government or the private sector. That The colonel’s son, Nicholas is a 2006 [email protected]. one scholar wasn’t able to stay on at commentaries on a variety of some university is unfortunate – for that topics of concern to the scholar and for George Washington Ukrainian American and University – but it’s business as usual in Ukrainian Cana-dian communi- the field. That scholar will move on and ties. Opinions expressed by adjust, while Ukrainian studies will con- columnists, commentators and tinue to thrive. letter-writers are their own and So, should young men and women go do not necessarily reflect the north? Only if they like Canada. Aspiring opinions of either The Weekly Ukrainian studies experts have many fine editorial staff or its publisher, the reasons to stay south. Ukrainian National Association. Alexander J. Motyl Letters should be typed and Newark, N.J. signed (anonymous letters are not published). Letters are accepted The letter-writer is professor of political also via e-mail at staff@ukrweek- science at Rutgers University - Newark. ly.com. The daytime phone num- ber and address of the letter- Reluctance to change writer must be given for verifica- tion purposes. Please note that a and saving lives daytime phone number is essen- tial in order for editors to contact Col. Greg Perchatsch (right) with his son Pfc. Nicholas Perchatsch. Dear Editor: letter-writers regarding clarifica- The story “CCRF hosts international tions or questions. conference in Kyiv on perinatology” Need a back issue? Please note: THE LENGTH (July 1) is of great interest to me as one OF LETTERS CANNOT If you’d like to obtain a back issue of The Ukrainian Weekly, send $2 per copy (first-class postage included) to: Administration, The Ukrainian Weekly, who practiced perinatology for nearly 30 EXCEED 500 WORDS. years. During my career I have encoun- 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2007 No. 31 Ss. Peter and Paul Church in Cohoes celebrates 100th jubilee community in which it was established. was transferred to the Byzantine Rite Located in the heart of an industrial Diocese in Philadelphia. Later, the parish region, Cohoes was home to immigrants became part of the Stamford Eparchy who settled in the New World seeking when that diocese was formed. personal, political and religious freedom. The idea for a parish school took shape The first Ukrainian immigrants came to in 1943 and the Sisters of St. Basil the Cohoes during the Industrial Revolution Great undertook the task of organizing it. in the late 1800s, when manufacturing Housed in the converted rectory, its doors and commercial operations started to opened in 1946 to 10 students and by flourish in the region. Their hard work 1956 the school grew from two grades to pushed America forward into a new age a full eight grades with 94 students. The at the same time that they struggled to re- first graduation was held in June 1953 establish their beloved Ukrainian cultural with the Rev. Martinuk presiding. and religious heritage in a new land. With this growth, and after several Initially without a church building, early years of fund-raising and diligent effort parishioners were affiliated with the Latin by church officials and parishioners, the Rite Diocese of Albany and worshiped in parish went on to build an elementary diverse locations. Under the guidance of school that opened in 1960. As a result, the Rev. Theodore Dwulit, Ss. Peter and countless children passed through the Paul Church grew out of the efforts of these halls of these unassuming schools, Parish trustees Dr. Andrij Baran (right) and Michael Hawron greet Bishop Paul early Ukrainian settlers when they proudly absorbing the richness of their past while Chomnycky with the traditional bread and salt. broke ground on their own church in 1907. preparing for a future full of promise. Here they could hear the word of God in Some of the best students of the region by Olga Kuchar Anderson pastor of Ss. Peter and Paul; the Very Rev. their own language, observe their own rites came from Ss. Peter and Paul. In fact, the Mitred Ihor Midzak from St. Michael COHOES, N.Y. –Ss. Peter and Paul and rituals, and sing the glorious harmonies parish’s own Sister Monica, who was vale- Parish in Hartford, Conn.; and the Very of the Ukrainian choral tradition. dictorian of the first graduating class from Ukrainian Catholic Church marked its Rev. Archpriest Kiril Angelov from St. 100th anniversary in notable style with a In 1940 under the guidance of the Rev. the new school in 1960, went on to distin- Josaphat's Church in Rochester, N.Y. Michael Martinuk, pastor, jurisdiction guish herself as valedictorian of her high pontifical divine liturgy on June 24 cele- Sister Laura Palka, OSBM, led the choir, brated by the Bishop Paul Chomnycky, and Mykola Drofych served as deacon. OSBM, D.D., eparch of Stamford. The “This Church of Ss. Peter and Paul, mir- church was overflowing with parish- rors the history of the Church in America,” ioners and fellow worshippers so much said Bishop Chomnycky in his homily. “It so that a remote camera was needed to mirrors the history except for one important broadcast the service to a basement area thing,” he added. “No other parish of this for the overflow crowd. size has had the same number of vocations The solemnity of the occasion, marking to the priestly and religious life.” ... “This is the 100 years that Ss. Peter and Paul has to your credit.” “It’s a sign of a ‘living served the spiritual needs of the Ukrainian church’…a ‘praying Church,’ as vocations American community in the greater are the fruit of prayer.” Cohoes area, was enhanced by the partici- The liturgy was a solemn yet happy pation of dozens of priests and nuns from commemoration of the important role near and far. Concelebrants included the that this small but imposing church has Very Rev. Canon Vladimir Marusceac, had in defining the upstate New York The entire Ss. Peter and Paul Centennial Jubilee Committee. No. 31 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2007 9

Paul over the last 100 years. “No greater blessing can come to any parish than good 100 years of service and worthy leaders. This must be a proud moment and great day in heaven for Pastors of Ss. Peter and Paul [founding pastor] Rev. Theodore Dwulit,” Ukrainian Catholic Church for last he noted. He mentioned all pastors by 100 years. name, bringing appreciative applause from The Rev. Theodore Dwulit the parishioners. The Rev. Joseph Chaplisky and Reflections by sisters of the Order of Eugene Bartosh St. Basil the Great brought tears to many The Rev. Roman Wolynec eyes. Sister Monica, who grew up in The Rev. John Velykorsky Cohoes and attended Ss. Peter and Paul The Rev. Wasil Nierenkow Church and school, remembered sitting The Rev. Alex Pelensky on the steps of the altar as a young girl. The Rev. Michael Oleskiw She acknowledged the deep affection The Rev. Vladimir Ulanyzky and gratitude she felt to her parents and The Rev. John Doroxynsky grandparents who “instilled a great love The Rev. Anthony Ulainzky of the church and parish” that she has The Rev. John Perepelycia carried into her adult and religious life. The Rev. Leo Chapelsky “This isn’t just a celebration of a build- The Rev. John Ostap Parishioners with Bishop Paul Chomnycky. ing but truly a celebration of a communi- The Rev. John Zacharko ty,” said Michael Sawkiw Jr., president of The Rev. Leo Chapelsky school graduating class at Keveny Academy that were used in the fund-raiser. the Ukrainian Congress Committee of The Rev. John Shuchowsky in 1964 and today is a leading educator. This provided a cushion for the commit- America and a native of Cohoes. “The tra- The Rev. Michael Lysiak Lifelong friendships and ties have tee to use in planning and executing the ditions that we brought to this country are The Rev. Demeter Dobrotwor been formed in the close-knit parish – most ambitious event of the year: a grand really what we are celebrating today.” The Rev. Michael Martinuk ties that bind across distance and time music and dance concert. On Saturday, The banquet was indeed a family affair, The Rev. Paul Iwachiw and that brought hundreds of people May 5, at the historic Troy Music Hall, the as Nicholas Hebert, the great grandson of a The Rev. Ihor Pelensky together in celebration on that bright 50-member all-male Ukrainian Bandurist founding parishioner, thrilled participants The Rev. Nicholai Wojakowsky sunny day in June. Sister Laura Palka, Chorus from Detroit, along with 30 mem- with songs by Hulak-Artemowsky, Bach, The Rev. Volodymir Andrushkiw who was born and raised in Cohoes, bers of the“Syzokryli Ukrainian Dance and Mayboroda, a beautifully accompanied The Rev. Vladimir Maruseac served as honorary chairman of the Ensemble from New York City, performed by Maria Elmer. A poem written by Ulana jubilee and was teacher and principal of a nearly sold-out concert with over 700 Ss. Peter and Paul School at one time. people in the audience. Today she is provincial superior of the Lydia Kulbida, who danced in a Sisters of St. Basil in Foxchase, Pa. Ukrainian ensemble while growing up in “This is truly a time to be glad, to cel- Watervliet, N.Y. and who is now a news ebrate and to rejoice,” Sister Laura said anchor on local television, was mistress during the jubilee banquet. “We all have of ceremonies for the evening. such wonderful memories in our hearts “There was not a single person in the [from our time at Ss. Peter and Paul.]” audience who wasn’t thrilled with the With the formation of a Centennial concert,” said Ms. Mariani. “It was an Committee in November of 2005, plans incredible experience to hear the chorus were put into place for a wide variety of sing in such a glorious hall. And the events that started last fall and which will dancers were equally thrilling. We are culminate on September 23 with a final very grateful for the sheer joy that their gathering at the Ukrainian American performances provided and for bringing Citizens Club in Cohoes. The first event back a wonderful sense of unity to a large was a kickoff brunch in September 2006 group of people who have not been during which parishioners eagerly geared together for a long time.” up for the many challenges that come with Then came the main event – the pon- planning such a momentous occasion. tifical divine liturgy that was celebrated “It took a lot of people pulling togeth- on June 24, and which was followed by a er in the same direction to make this year banquet and cultural program. Elizabeth a success,” said Anna Pawliw Mariani, Baran was mistress of ceremonies at the coordinating chairperson of the commit- banquet, leading the participants through tee. “We started the planning over a year a wonderful mix of memories, music, Bishop Paul Chomnycky during the celebration of the pontifical divine liturgy. and a half ago, meeting every month as a blessings and wishes from close friends Omecinsky, parishioner and former teacher framed icon of Ss. Peter and Paul, a copy group and working nearly every day as and national leaders. at Ss. Peter and Paul elementary school, of the original painted by Geraldine individuals to make certain every detail Pope Benedict XVI, Patriach was recited by Mrs. Omecinsky, her Bilinski Tracz, a former parishioner now was in place. In the end, it turned out bet- Archbishop Lubomyr Husar from living in Virginia. ter than we could have imagined.” Ukraine, Bishop Howard J. Hubbard of daughter Halyna Logan, and granddaugh- ter Krystina Logan. Anna Pawliw Mariani, As satisfying as these events have This was followed by not one but three Albany, President George W. Bush, Sens. been, there are still some important successful “pyrohy” sale fund-raisers Hillary Clinton and Charles Schumer, and read another poem written for the occasion by Hanna Cherin titled “Ode to Cohosiers” activities in the works. Mr. Popowsky, where many men, women and children New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer were among Media Production Manager, is putting from the parish worked very hard to make the many dignitaries who sent greetings, which pulled a very interesting history of the city of Cohoes together with the history the finishing touches on a documentary and sell thousands of pyrohy, 16,000 to be many of which were read a loud. film that will spotlight the history of the of the Ukrainians in Cohoes. exact, and raised $6,500 for the In a speech at the banquet, Bishop Basil church and community. A jubilee book At the end of the banquet attendees Centennial fund. Many local merchants Losten, who this year is marking his 50th will be published detailing the church were instrumental in supporting this effort anniversary in the priesthood, reflected on received a centennial logo designed by history in time for Christmas for all to with contributions of goods and services the pastors who have served Ss. Peter and Michael Popowsky, and a beautifully enjoy and share with their families. The culminating event will be a cham- pagne brunch which will be held on Sunday, September 23, at 11 a.m. at the Ukrainian American Citizens Club follow- ing liturgy at Ss. Peter and Paul. Michael Popowsky’s video “Chronicles of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Ukraine and Cohoes” will be shown at this time. Finally, a DVD of the May concert program, pro- duced by Maxwell Anderson, will also be distributed at the brunch. For more infor- mation about these final activities call Anna Pawliw Mariani at 518-235-5951. This beloved church continues to pro- vide comfort, hope and a sense of com- munity to hundreds of Ukrainian immi- grants and Ukrainian Americans. In his closing remarks, the Rev. Maruseac, pas- tor of Ss. Peter and Paul, summed up the feelings of everyone involved in this wonderful occasion. “This parish is my Bishop Paul Chomnycky with concelebrants, guest clergy and altar boys. home, my house, my life.” 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2007 No. 31

“These can only be rallies of deputies, euro for storage of processed nuclear fuel conscious taxpayers. The memorandum NEWSBRIEFS who spend budgetary funds in vain, Mr. of the plant’s first, second and third units, attaches great significance to energy (Continued from page 2) Kyrylenko commented. (Ukrinform) 7 million for completing the construction issues and state regulation of commodity of the plant for processing liquefied markets, especially pricing, licensing and had learned about it from press reports. Phosphorus train leaves Ukraine (RFE/RL Newsline) radioactive wastes, and 4 million for other lessening administrative regulation. KYIV – A trainload of toxic yellow projects, the minister said. (Ukrinform) (Ukrinform) Salaries grow by 7.2 percent phosphorus gathered from the scene of a Harry Potter to be released in October Jubilee coin to honor Teliha KYIV – The average monthly salary recent train derailment in Lviv Oblast left for Kazakhstan on July 26, accompanied by increased by 7.2 percent to 1,368 hrv in KYIV – The seventh and final book in KYIV – The National Bank of Ukraine two fire-fighting trains, Interfax-Ukraine June as compared to May, the State the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling will put into circulation on July 19 a reported, quoting Ukraine’s Emergency Statistics Committee reported. The high- translated into Ukrainian will be released in jubilee coin dedicated to Olena Teliha, a Situations Ministry. The train derailment on est salary level was recorded in Kyiv, Ukraine in late October by the A-Ba-Ba- Ukrainian nationalist killed by the Nazis July 16 spilled several tanks of liquid yel- Ha-La-Ma-Ha publishing house. The trans- at Babyn Yar. The coin is part of the series where the average salary amounted to low phosphorus, which caught fire, releas- lation is being prepared by Viktor Morozov, of “Famous Ukrainians,” the NBU’s press 2,302 hrv, rising by 8.5 percent compared ing a toxic cloud. More than 100 people, Oleksa Nehrebetsky and Ivan Malkovych. service told Ukrinform. The coin will be to May. The average salary grew by 28.6 including 20 children, were still hospitalized The book will be illustrated by Vladyslav produced of white copper and weighs percent in June as compared to June 2006. as of July 26. The cargo, dispatched by Yerko. According to Mr. Malkovych, direc- 12.8 gm. A total of 35,000 copies of the (Ukrinform) Kazakhstan’s Kazfosfat company, which tor of the Ukrainian publisher, Ms. Rowling coin will be minted. The NBU intends to Court OKs Rada’s dissolution makes yellow phosphorus and fertilizers, is completely satisfied with the design of release 23 types of coins in 2007. As of was headed for Poland. (RFE/RL Newsline) the Ukrainian edition of Harry Potter. He July 16 the NBU has produced over 270 KYIV – The Verkhovna Rada’s disso- said A-Ba-Ba-Ha-La-Ma-Ha has sold over types of jubilee and commemorative Funds for liquidation of toxic spill lution has been legally approved by a 700,000 copies of the first six books in the coins, one-third of which are gold and sil- court decision, said the deputy chief of KYIV – The Cabinet of Ministers of Harry Potter series. (Ukrinform) ver. (Ukrinform) the Presidential Secretariat, Maryna Ukraine has allocated 14.815 million hrv for President and business sign memorandum Ohryzko: Russian fleet has to leave Stavniyshuk, during a July 26 news brief- liquidation of the aftermath of the train acci- ing. She noted the latest verdicts of the dent in the Lviv region that spilled toxic KYIV – As the result of a meeting KYIV – First Vice Minister of Foreign Kyiv Pecherskyi Court on the annulment phosphorus, according to Nestor Shufrych, between the president and representatives Affairs Volodymyr Ohryzko said on July of the Our Ukraine bloc’s election lists. minister for emergency situations. of big business, which was held on July 4, 24 that Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, current- The court has decided in favor of (Ukrinform) a memorandum of cooperation regarding ly deployed in Crimea, will have to leave annulling the election lists, which means the development of a favorable business 700 M euro allotted for Chornobyl plant after the end of 2017, as established in a that the Parliament should be dissolved in environment and securing stable develop- 1997 agreement, Interfax-Ukraine report- view of the insufficient number of KYIV – Ukraine will receive some 700 ment of the national economy has been ed. Mr. Ohryzko’s pronouncement seems national deputies. (Ukrinform) million euros from the European Bank for signed. The president has sent the docu- to be a response to an interview with for- Petition seeks to ban Rada session Reconstruction and Development for the ment to the Cabinet of Ministers to draft mer Russian Black Sea Fleet Commander sarcophagus construction project at the steps for its realization within one month Igor Kasatonov, publicized by Russian KYIV – The chairman of the political Chornobyl nuclear power plant, as well as and report back on its implementation. media on July 23, in which Mr. council of the Our Ukraine – People’s for construction of a storage facility for The memorandum stresses the need to Kasatonov predicted that the fleet would Self-Defense bloc, Viacheslav Kyrylenko, processed nuclear fuel. Nestor Shufrych, unite efforts by the president and business remain in Crimea beyond 2017. “I think said on July 27 that he has petitioned a minister for emergency situations, told in key directions. In the sphere of taxa- that Sevastopol will remain the main base court to ban Verkhovna Rada Chairman journalists on July 25 that the funding is a tion, for example, a tax code with a lower of the Black Sea Fleet beyond 2017,” Mr. Oleksander Moroz and First Vice- result of agreements reached in London tax burden will be adopted (the value- Kasatonov said. “[The 1997] agreement Chairman Adam Martyniuk from opening between Ukraine and the Assembly of added tax will be reduced to 17 percent), will be extended or replaced with a new a plenary session of Parliament. He Chornobyl Fund Donors and the Nuclear an investment-innovative credit will be one, one that will be in effect for a longer stressed that, from the legal point of view, Safety Account Assembly. Out of the total introduced, and mechanisms of simplified period. The Black Sea Fleet will be in since June 5 any events in the Parliament sum, 490 million euro is needed for the VAT compensation will be implemented Sevastopol for as long as Russia needs cannot be regarded as plenary sessions. sarcophagus construction, 200 million for big exporters and investors who are this.” (RFE/RL Newsline) No. 31 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2007 11 GENERATION UKE

Edited and compiled by Matthew Dubas and Yarema Belej Chicago’s Ephyra - rockin’ in the Ukrainian world Today’s Ukrainian music is not what functions sponsored by the Chicago branch our fathers, or grandfathers, listened to. of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of For music lovers who favor more contem- America, the Ukrainian American Youth porary Ukrainian-language rock bands, Association and area churches in Ephyra, based in Chicago, is a diasporan Chicagoland. This led to other performanc- variety of progressive rock from Ukraine. es at events sponsored by Ukrainian organ- Named for the Greek goddess of izations all over North America, including rivers, Ephyra was formed in 2002 with the Ukrainian festival circuit at Toronto’s Mark Krutiak, 24, on lead vocals and gui- Bloor West Village Festival and the tar, Peter Krutiak, 19, on backup vocals Harborfront Festival, Detroit’s Sunflower and bass, Paul Swytnyk, 26, on drums Festival, Cleveland’s Ivana Kupala Fest, and Roman Tykhovskyy, 27, on key- Ukrainian Days in Chicago, and at the boards. The band continues a legacy of UAYAresort in Ellenville, N.Y. progressive Ukrainian music from “The youth of the Ukrainian communi- Chicago, taking its influences from bands ty all over has played a large role in our like Promin, Zoria and Veseli Chasy, success,” said Mark Krutiak. “Our music while at the same time fusing them with has the message that we should never for- other Ukrainian and Eastern European get where we come from and that there are more forms of Ukrainian cultural expression besides traditional ones, including rock music. They relate to this message and they are able to react to it in a positive way,” added Mr. Krutiak. Also of note, Ephyra has performed at Chicago’s legendary rock clubs like The Ephyra: Mark Krutiak, Paul Swytnyk, Roman Tykhovskyy and Peter Krutiak. Note, Double Door and the Metro. Recently the band advanced to the U.S. their 2004 debut album “Symfonia.” and the reasons for the decrease in popu- National Finals of the Emergenza Ephyra’s “Ty Son” is being promoted in lation in Ukraine. Ephyra plans to re- International Music Festival Ukraine under the label “6 Sekund” based release “Ty Son” as a single, with pro- Competition, which highlights unsigned out of Kalush, and handles the distribution ceeds going to UPA veterans who receive acts who compete for a chance to per- of Ephyra’s music. Recently, the label no medical or monetary benefits from the form for over 20,000 people at the finals released two compilations that include Ukrainian government. in Germany and win a fully paid six- Ephyra’s songs, which have gotten airplay During the Orange Revolution, Ephyra week recording session in Europe. on Molode Radio (molode.com.ua) and recorded the song “Tak,” which also On taking their music to the competi- Radio Skrynia (skrynia.com). received airplay on radio stations in tive level, Ephyra said that they wanted Currently the band is in the process of Ukraine during that time and on the “Ty Son” album cover to expand their fan base to outside the completing a “mash up” (remix) of the maidan (Independence Square). Ukrainian community, but at each per- song “52 milliony” with the Ukrainian Ephyra’s music is available on their influences. formance they include their Ukrainian rock group “Mohikeny.” The song website www.ephyraband.com, with indi- Ephyra’s repertoire contains a strong songs. “We feel that we not only are pro- includes the music of “Ty Son” which vidual tracks downloadable for 99 cents. undercurrent of traditional Ukrainian moting ourselves, but Ukraine as well,” speaks of the need for Ukrainian unity, Readers may also send a $12 certified music throughout each of its original added Mr. Krutiak. the Ukrainian government’s recognition check by mail to Ephyra, 1224 S. Knight songs, and ranges from calm and roman- The band is planning a mini-tour of of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068. To listen to tic to strong and tumultuous. Ukraine to promote their newest album the recognition of the Holodomor, the sound samples, visit their MySpace page The band got their start by performing at “Ty Son” (2006), which is a follow-up to effects of Chornobyl, the language debate at www.myspace.com/ephyrarock.

Summer shenanigans at the back of Wildwood Every year during the last weekend of sun, while others stroll in after the high holding court near the dunes of Despite its seeming ease, the game requires August, there is a special visit from the noon sun has passed. But they all stay Wildwood Beach. a lot of skill and a hard will. The tourna- beach patrol at the back of Wildwood until the air has cooled and the rest of the The last few years have seen the week- ment has been immensely competitive the Beach. They greet everyone warmly and beach lays bare of beach-goers. end culminate with a bocce ball tournament past few years and, as it progresses, the express their pleasure to see many of the After dining at one of the many spots on Saturday near this island of 20-some- grudges grow and the stakes get higher. same faces and a good number of new peppered throughout Wildwood, the thing Ukrainians. This is the ultimate game The youths at the back of the beach ones. “We know you guys are here, and young adults gather at nightclubs, bars or for the back-of-the-beach crowd. will always be there, and the group we hope that everything goes well again. at individual houses to continue the sum- The leisurely game is a competition of always seems to grow. Their fashions Have a great time.” mer fun into the night. Early the next day teams of two trying to throw their weighted may change, but the spirit of the back of And just like that you know summer the same early birds are seen yet again balls closer to a marker ball than the others. the beach will stay the same. will soon be over. The annual “Ukrainian Week” in Wildwood, N.J. – the week before the week leading to Labor Day weekend – is a special time for many to bask in the warm August sun, relax with family and friends, marvel at the boardwalk games and stores, and consume their weight in fresh seafood. Although the beach stretches for near- ly a quarter-mile, for years the young adults of the Ukrainian community in the tri-state (New York-New Jersey- Pennsylvania) area have insisted on occupying the same area on the beach, which happens to be the furthest possible spot from the ocean. Behind an ever-present volleyball net and the divots of hundreds of previous bocce games the young Ukes run around the back of the beach sharing stories and laughs, and pinning down plans for the evening’s festivities. Some come to the beach early in the day to maximize their time under the Ukrainian youths maintain the tradition of congregating near the dunes in Wildwood during “Ukrainian Week.” 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2007 No. 31 Soyuzivka hosts Plast’s “Tabir Ptashat” day camp as all sang along enthusiastically and enjoyed humorous skits. Friday brought in the pirates. All the campers received pirate headgear, stick- ers and stamps, and sent off to play. The playscape was made to look like a pirate ship where serious battles were fought. The hockey rink had many pirate- themed games, and treasures were buried in the sands of the volleyball court. Once the treasures were dug up, the children got to enjoy some treats and listen to a pirate story. Friday evening after dinner the campers took part in a delightful pro- gram on the Veselka patio. Each age group performed a beloved Ukrainian song such as “Liubliu Spivaty” (I Love to Sing), “Muzykanty z Kyieva” (Musicians from Kyiv), and “V Ponedilok Rano” (On Monday Morning), and for the grand finale all campers acted out their bird walks to a twist on the clas- sic song “Wimba-wey” (The Lion Yuri Ripeckyj Sleeps) beside a lovely ocean panorama. The participants and counselors of Week 1 of “Tabir Ptashat” at Soyuzivka. On Saturday morning the camp came together for one last time. Each group sang by Lesia Naumenko Ukrainian Scouting Organization’s their respective birds. Halyna Shepko of its song, a camp photo was taken and offi- “Pershi Stezhi” sorority, this is an intro- Shawangunk Ridge Farm brought some KERHONKSON, N.Y. – The cial certificates were handed out. Thanks ductory camp for Ukrainian-speaking ducks and chickens for the kids to see. were given to the 16 staff members who Ukrainian National Association’s estate, children age 4-6 who intend to joint Plast Thursday was the day of the all- Soyuzivka, was once again host to the contributed to a hugely successful camp. when they turn 7. The camp’s organizer important Olympiad, during which the UNA President Stefan Kaczaraj was “Tabir Ptashat” day camp the week of and administrator was Neonila Sochan. campers took part in many events, albeit present at the ceremonies and spoke June 24 to July 1. Run by the Plast This year’s camp, run by Lesia on a rain-soaked terrain. All the children briefly, greeting the children, thanking Naumenko, was divided into six “royi,” earned gold medals which were awarded the parents for bringing them to Soyuivka or groups, by age. The birds chosen for during a rousing ceremony. Due to wet and inviting all to return next year. this year had a water theme: seagulls, conditions the bonfire was held inside After a final prayer, the little birds pelicans, herons, sandpipers, penguins the Veselka Hall Thursday evening but were released to their homes, filled with and flamingos. the children’s spirits were not dampened many happy memories. Each morning the 52 campers met for “skhodyny,” or a group meeting with their counselor. They crafted bird hats and learned an “obriad,” or a simple song with movements, about their bird. They also discussed such themes as the ocean, bugs, seasons and their specific bird. Later they had round-robin activities consisting of sports and games, nature knowledge, and songs and music. After a long afternoon break during which the families could take advantage of Soyuzivka’s beautiful surroundings, the children had activities involving the whole camp. An interactive town was set up with six “shops” – a bakery, a restau- rant, a veterinarian’s office, a florist, a hat shop and a post office – where the children got to use their imaginations to cook, bake, prepare bouquets and actual- ly mail a letter home. Visits by musician George Hrab and Lesia Naumenko artist Roman Hrab inspired the children A little chef at work in the “restaurant.” to appreciate music and paint murals of

Lesia Naumenko The campers enjoy a short hike.

Lesia Naumenko Lesia Naumenko Children paint the emblems of their groups. The herons perform their special song. No. 31 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2007 13 Tseep! Tseep! Tseep! – The sounds of “ptashata” at Soyuzivka by Andrea Porytko Zharovsky KERHONKSON, N.Y. – Sixty-four Ukrainian children standing in a circle, loudly chanting and flapping their “wings.” Sixty-four happy smiling faces making new friends, enjoying their camping experience. Proud parents and grandparents taking photographs and filming the fun, reminiscing with old friends, meeting new friends and singing along with their children while remem- bering their youth. This is how the “sokoly,” “orliatka,” “diateli,” “kardynaly,” “sovy” and “kolibri” (falcons, eagles, woodpeckers, cardinals, owls and hummingbirds) spent their week. Their fun-filled days began and ended with an echoing “Tseep! Tseep! Tseep!” (Chirp! Chirp! Chirp!) This year’s second session of “Tabir Ptashat,” a camp organized yearly by the “Pershi Stezhi” Plast sorority for Ukrainian children between the ages of 4 and 6, was held on July 1-8 at Khristina Lew Soyuzivka, under the direction of camp “Tabir Ptashat” Week 2 at Soyuzivka: little campers and their counselors.

continents of the world. They learned looking the Veselka patio. about the mountains found there, each Tabir Ptashat counselors also enter- specific mountain habitat, and the cus- tained their little guests with Tuesday’s toms and traditions of the people who Movie Night featuring Walt Disney’s live there. Each visit was documented in “Cars,” or “Tachky,” created by Pixar passports which the campers took home Animation Studio in the United States as souvenirs. and translated into Ukrainian by Oleksa A highlight of the week was a presenta- Nehrebetsky. Incorporating many of tion of real birds, featuring an owl, a Ukraine’s popular idiomatic expressions, turkey vulture and a falcon. As each live the translation was very effective and bird was presented to the campers, the funny. The campers laughed out loud trainer gave a brief introduction to the while watching the antics of their auto- bird’s behavior and its life in the wild. mobile heroes. Holding each bird with specially designed The camp bonfire organized by Tabir gloves, the trainer also explained about Ptashat counselors, originally planned as the birds’ life in captivity and how they an outdoor event, was held in the Main were raised. The birds flapped their House due to inclement weather. wings, made birdcalls and even ate some Nevertheless, the children sang all of the mice. The children sat mesmerized, and new Plast songs they had learned during there were many oohs and ahs. the week. Cardinals flap their “wings” during the camp song. Soyuzivka, meanwhile, entertained Parents and children made promises to the campers’ parents, grandparents and keep in touch and to meet again next director Ksenia Kozak. The camp admin- dren were divided into six groups and siblings with its gorgeous mountain year. Many had said that these friend- istrators were Oresta Fedyniak and were named after birds found in the trails, cascading waterfalls, delicious ships were the main reason for coming to Thesesa Ben; the camp organizer was Carpathian Mountains. Each group of wild blueberries, stories of bears and Tabir Ptashat in the first place. The Neonila Sochan. children learned about its particular bird, snakes, tennis courts, pool and play- opportunity for children to meet fellow With a morning session and a late spent time designing colorful, and in ground. Since most campers and their Ukrainians from all over the United afternoon session, the camp focused on some cases, very intricate bird hats and families stayed on the grounds of States and Canada, especially for those love and respect of nature, the joy of learned a short and lively song, or “obri- Soyuzivka, the camaraderie continued who do not live near large Ukrainian play and life in the mountains. ad,” describing their bird. during the day and into the evening at communities, was important to most par- “Ptashata,” or birds (as the campers are Throughout the week, the children Steak Night, Hutsul Night and Odesa ents. Parents wanted their children to see known) learned about mountain animals, also learned about the Carpathian Night. Sports fans bonded at the Tiki Bar that there are many families, “just like birds and plants through simple, interest- Mountains with a focus on its music and while watching the Klitschko fight. The our family,” that speak Ukrainian, ing and fun activities specifically geared instruments, culture and people, animals zabava (dance) on Saturday night gave believe in the same principles, foster the toward their age group. and, of course, birds. all an opportunity to dance and relax same Plast ideals and care about the The camp counselors, i.e., parent vol- The week ended with a “World while taking in the romantic view over- Ukrainian community. unteers, developed a true friendship with Mountain Tour” during which the their ptashata through games, stories, arts campers toured Soyuzivka. Children and crafts, activities and song. The chil- “visited” specific spots, which became

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up by the pro-presidential Our Ukraine – most of its popular support after advertising or even drafted a new cam- Parties begin... People’s Self-Defense bloc. Oleksander Moroz led it in abandoning paign slogan. Ironically, the slogan (Continued from page 1) Although such an initiative isn’t likely an Orange coalition to form the Russian- remains. “We Will Build Europe in while the Party of the Regions is the to succeed soon, given that a constitutional oriented Anti-Crisis Coalition in July Ukraine.” majority of 300 parliamentary votes would 2006. strong, stable alternative, the voice states. Others Despite attempts to recast itself as be needed, it’s the type of campaign issue As a result, virtually no election polls that can mobilize voters, said Pavlo European-oriented, the Party of the report the Socialists will gain enough Former Verkhovna Rada Chair Bulhak, a political expert at the Stratehema Regions isn’t shying away from its close votes to qualify for Parliament this time Volodymyr Lytvyn, leader of the People’s Center for Practical Politics in Kyiv. ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin around. Party of Ukraine, refuses to leave In uniting with the People’s Self- and his Unified Russia party. Without a clear campaign strategy, the Ukrainian politics. Defense Bloc, Our Ukraine has under- Party leaders Mykola Azarov and Socialists spent most of their efforts try- After failing to earn 3 percent of the gone a facelift compared to its image last Borys Kolesnikov met with Unified ing to undermine the September 30 par- vote in the March 2006 elections, Mr. year, when it garnered only 14 percent of Russia’s leadership in Moscow on July 23 liamentary elections at any cost. As Lytvyn has returned to Ukraine’s air- the vote. to discuss politics, upcoming elections recently as July 30, Mr. Moroz attempted waves to cast himself again as a centrist, Party outsider and former Socialist (Russian parliamentary elections are in to call an extraordinary parliamentary moderate alternative to the other political Party member Yurii Lutsenko was select- December) and economic cooperation. session, but he lacked support from the forces capable of uniting the country. ed to lead the bloc – likely a decision The Regions’ youth congress wel- Party of the Regions, which indicated it Pro-Russian leader Natalia Vitrenko that Mr. Yushchenko himself influenced, comed counterparts from Unified Russia, might consider it next week. and the Progressive Socialist Party of Mr. Bulhak said. who are known as “Nashi,” to its August Two days later, Mr. Moroz threatened Ukraine are also making a bid for the The makeover went even deeper when 1 bash in Kyiv. to withdraw his party from the coalition Parliament, after just barely missing the an August 2 party congress revealed that government – which could cost Mr. mark in the 2006 elections. Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc the electoral list would not include Petro Yanukovych the prime ministership – a Rejected by the Our Ukraine – Poroshenko, the wealthy businessman tactic intended to leverage the Socialist People’s Self-Defense bloc, nationalist Constitutional reform was chosen by who was repeatedly the center of scan- leader’s dwindling influence. Oleh Tiahnybok declared that the the Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc as the theme dals that ruined the Orange forces’ unity. Mr. Moroz also said he will support Svoboda All-Ukrainian Union will com- to launch its campaign, which also asks To ensure the bloc’s unity and prevent impeachment hearings against President pete in the elections as a nationalist alter- voters to support a referendum allowing abandonment (the case with the Party of Yushchenko if his party is elected to native to the major parties, which he them to indicate whether they favor a Industrialists and Entrepreneurs), Our Parliament. described as bought and paid for by presidential republic, a parliamentary Ukraine’s leadership signed an August 2 The Socialists haven’t bought any Ukraine’s oligarchic clans. one, or the current hybrid. agreement with nine parties to join the Other issues include canceling bene- bloc on the condition they fold and merge fits for government officials, eliminating into a single party after the elections. parliamentary deputies’ immunity, The bloc is also employing the presi- improving social benefits (particularly dent’s image in its advertising, given that for new mothers), and enhancing local his public approval ratings rebounded with government authority at the expense of his handling of the spring political crisis. the Kyiv bureaucracy. “15,000 hrv ($3,000) for the birth of a While her counterparts in the Our second child,” read one Lviv billboard, Ukraine – People’s Self Defense bloc alongside Mr. Yushchenko’s image. have refrained from attacking the Party of the Regions so far, Ms. Tymoshenko Communist Party of Ukraine isn’t holding back. Her bloc finished sec- ond in many eastern and southern The Communist Party of Ukraine isn’t oblasts, and has hopes of making gains dead yet. In fact, many public opinion глибоким болем in this year’s elections. polls report its popularity has improved 27-ий урінь У і 23-ій урінь У “We don’t view the Party of the since last year’s elections. Regions as a political force, but practi- The key campaign strategy for the діляться з пластовою та всією українською громадою cally a mafia that was inherited from Communists is attacking President і сповіщають, Leonid Kuchma,” Ms. Tymoshenko said Yushchenko and presenting themselves що у вівторок, 24-го липня 2007 р., on August 1. “We will do everything so as his archrivals. на 95-му році життя The Ukrainian president is rabidly that people, who unfortunately got con- відійшов на вічну ватру fused amidst all their political ads and unpopular in the southern and eastern falsehoods, understand who they’re deal- Ukrainian oblasts, where support for the ing with in the Party of the Regions.” Communist Party is strongest. Ukraine’s сл. п. Though Ms. Tymoshenko rarely ran significant elderly population offers the any television political ads in her bloc’s party its largest support, and gray hairs пл. сен. кер. Я І Ґ 2006 parliamentary campaign, she has dominated the August 2 congress. chosen to aggressively pursue television, Campaigning under the slogan, “For as well as billboards, this time around, People Power, Not Dictatorship,” Party один iз засновників уреня &мельниченків keeping justice as the main slogan. Chairman Petro Symonenko boasted that та пластової станиці в 'остоні. “Through pre-term elections, we the Communists’ electoral list would be the (агороджений пластовою медалею св. Юрія в олоті forced the government to increase pen- only one to truly represent Ukrainian socie- за виховну працю з (овацтвом, sions and wages,” read one widely dis- ty, to include workers, villagers, scientists, tributed billboard, sarcastic in tone. pensioners and even the unemployed. старший член Орлиного ругу, “There is justice. It will triumph.” So far, the Communists haven’t used і довголітній станичний. any advertising. 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ernment, alleging their human rights were Families bitter... violated when the government awarded (Continued from page 1) $200,000 to the families of 78 victims chats and hymns, punctuated by the who died in an earlier accident when their mourners’ sniffles and weeping. plane was accidentally shot down by Last year Lviv Mayor Andrii Sadovyi Ukrainian soldiers, while a military court sent his condolences and dispatched an awarded the Sknyliv families an average assistant to attend the commemoration. of $20,000 compensation for each victim This year, no politicians came. lost in the catastrophe. It awarded even At the time of the panakhyda, Lviv less for those injured, Mr. Kozak added. Oblast State Administration Chair Petro A stray surface-to-air test missile Oliinyk and Oblast Council members destroyed a Sibir Airlines Tu-154 plane on were launching the fourth International October 4, 2001, as it flew over the Black Boyko Festival, adding insult to injury in Sea, killing all passengers and crew aboard, the view of Stefan Kozak, chair of the most of whom were Israeli citizens. civic organization Sknyliv Tragedy. In the case of Bohdan Onyschak, who He remembered how Viktor Yushchenko lost four family members in the Sknyliv attended the panakhyda held in accordance catastrophe, the court awarded him only with tradition on the 40th day after the $40,000 – a sum he hasn’t yet received. tragedy in 2002. This year, the president “It was discrimination in the way the attended the Boyko celebration instead. government treated us compared to citi- “Officials only work for political divi- zens of other countries,” Mr. Kozak said. dends, unfortunately,” Mr. Kozak said. “The government has no formal or legal “The people are the source of govern- method of determining moral damages.” ment. This can only mean there’s either Making matters worse, only 40 percent no people, or no government.” of the victims have received their due The disinterest on the part of politi- compensation, Mr. Kozak said. The rest cians exemplifies the overall indiffer- continue calling the Ministry of Justice in ence, and even subversion, the Ukrainian Kyiv, where for the last two years an government has exhibited in dealing with anonymous woman curtly informs them the Sknyliv catastrophe and its aftermath, in Russian, “The money isn’t here yet.” mourners said. After the panakhyda, the mourners The military trial, in which the three walked for 30 minutes across the Sknyliv judges and prosecutor were all Ministry airfield to the site of the Su-27’s explo- of Defense employees, resulted in four sion, where a monument has since been incarcerations. erected to honor the fallen. Pilot Volodymyr Toponar was sen- The Sknyliv Tragedy organization tenced to 14 years in prison, while Yurii built the monument with $2 million in Yegorov received eight years’ punish- donations from throughout the world, Mr. ment. Event organizers Maj. Gen. Kozak said. Anatolii Tretiakov and Lt. Col. Yurii Its center is a two-foot-high bronze Yatsiuk were sentenced to six and five monument, with seven sun rays sur- years incarceration, respectively. rounding seven crying faces swirling in a Zenon Zawada Their commanders walked away from circle. From there, seven rows of monu- An icon of the 77 victims of the Sknyliv air show painted by Mykola Soltys. the tragedy without punishment, despite ments spread out like sunrays, each con- violating safety standards by moving the sisting of 11 black granite gravestones, day was exactly the same as it had been flames. air show to where the spectators stood, and each marked with a victim’s name and the day of the catastrophe – sun-baked “This was covered with human meat,” despite denying Mr. Toponar his request year of birth. heat tempered by breezy winds amidst Mr. Senyk said, staring at the wide concrete for rehearsals because they didn’t want to Mourners placed candles and flowers wispy cirrus clouds, mourners said. road on the Sknyliv airfield. “It was hell.” expend the extra fuel, the court revealed. at the monuments, wept and prayed. Veteran pilot Serhii Senyk remembered He ran to where he left his wife and “They saved three or five tons of fuel Addressing them, the priests told them watching through a video camera as the child, only to see they were gone. He left at the expense of 77 lives,” said Serhii the tragedy was not God’s will, but the Su-27 surged low above the spectators, the Sknyliv airfield that day with his two Senyk, a veteran pilot who lost his wife, fault of human hands that failed to proper- rattling their eardrums and bodies. The surviving sons. Natalia, and son Yaroslav that day. “How ly guide technology. Furthermore, the gov- plane looped into the air and prepared for In the five years since, Mr. Senyk is that a savings?” ernment in Kyiv fails to govern properly another descent when it clipped its wing studied the catastrophe’s causes and Sknyliv victims are also disgusted that and people suffer as a result, they said. against a birch tree on the horizon. understands why it happened. No one no one has accepted responsibility for the “Not only do planes fall, but trains “I knew that was it,” Mr. Senyk said. single person was responsible, Mr. Senyk accident – not the Ukrainian government derail,” one priest said. “And why does “I dropped my camera and my first said. Rather, it was a chain of mistakes or the Military Air Forces of Ukraine. this happen? Ukraine is being built on a thought was my wife and son.” beginning with the highest-ranking com- From his prison cell, Mr. Toponar poor Soviet foundation.” In the next seconds, the careening mander that led to the pilots themselves. maintained his innocence and even During the commemoration, 77 white plane cartwheeled and clipped four rows “But there’s one question I still can’t denied catapulting from the aircraft balloons were released into the air to of barbed wire fence, dragging them answer,” Mr. Senyk said, as tears rolled before letting it careen into the crowd. symbolize the 77 souls who left the Earth across the field of spectators like a down his cheeks. “Why did I take them The Sknyliv Tragedy organization has that day. human mower before exploding into here that day?” filed a lawsuit against the Ukrainian gov- The weather on the fifth anniversary

Halyna Pudlyk holds a framed photograph of her son Roman, who was 14 years An Orthodox priest blesses the monument dedicated to the 77 Sknyliv air show vic- old when he died in the Sknyliv air show catastrophe on July 27, 2002. tims following a panakhyda commemorating the catastrophe’s fifth anniversary. No. 31 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2007 17 Irene Zabytko speaks at the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art in Chicago by Dora Turula Mychalcewycz traveled to Opachychi, one of the villages in the exclusion zone, CHICAGO – The Ukrainian Institute where they met and filmed two of the res- of Modern Art (UIMA) and the idents who graciously allowed them into Ukrainian Business and Professional their homes and spoke about their lives. Group of Chicago on June 30 co-spon- Ms. Zabytko then read for the Chicago sored “Irene Zabytko: Chornobyl audience an excerpt from the “The Sky Remembered,” a literary and film presen- Unwashed,” followed by a brief section tation with author Irene Zabytko, who is from one of the articles she wrote for The now producing a documentary film. Ukrainian Weekly about her trip to Luba Markewych, longtime vice-pres- Opachychi, where one of the women, ident and current chair of the education Baba Valentyna, was showing her guests committee of the UIMA, greeted the full the huge flat-screen television set in her capacity audience at the institute before bedroom. “But what wasn’t in the article introducing the speaker. was that Baba Valentyna was channel- Ms. Zabytko began her presentation by surfing until she found one of her acknowleding the public’s support and favorite soap operas,” Ms. Zabytko said. calling her third appearance at the institute “And then, after a while, she simply a “homecoming.” Chicago’s Ukrainian shook her head and told us, ‘oh, what John Olshanskyj Village is Ms. Zabytko’s childhood home, troubles those people have.’ ” Irene Zabytko (left) and Peter Mychalcewycz meet (from left) Kristina Zalucky, and the UIMA had previously invited her After their return from Ukraine, Ms. Oryna Hrushetsky-Shiffman and Demetra John. when her highly acclaimed novel about Zabytko and Mr. Mychalcewycz created a Chornobyl, “The Sky Unwashed,” and her promotional DVD about their trip to the ing of Mr. Mychalcewycz’s short feature Ukrainian American Federal Credit Union collection of short stories set in the zone, which also emphasizes their need film “Driving Lessons,” about two and the many other donors who have Ukrainian Village sectin of Chicago, for funding to return to the zone and film friends in Castro’s Cuba. It is currently assisted in financing her efforts to date, and “When Luba Leaves Home,” were pub- the women there with a professional film making the film festival rounds. appealed to audience members for their lished in 2000 and 2003, respectively. crew. “I knew a movie producer who once Audience members were also invited contributions, stating that the names of all Ms. Zabytko discussed her “new and told me that the real censorship in film- to a book signing with the author, and to contributors would be listed on the film daunting task” – that of producing a doc- making is financial,” she said. “Without view Ms. Markewych’s photographs of credits and given a tax deduction through umentary chronicling the lives of the funds to continue, films like the ones the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone displayed the Ukrainian Artistic Center, a non-profit real-life people living in the Chornobyl about the Chornobyl survivors in the zone on the institute’s walls. 501 (c) 3 tax-exempt organization. Exclusion Zone, titled “Life in the Dead will never get made. And the world will Production of the documentary “Life Contributions may be sent to the Zone.” The film is an extension of her forget what happened there and why.” in the Dead Zone” is expected to take Ukrainian Artistic Center, 2657 W. Iowa novel, which is about the elderly resi- Another of Ms. Zabytko’s goals is script- several months followed by a lengthy St., First Floor, Chicago, IL 60622-4755 dents, mostly women, who returned to ing excerpts from “The Sky Unwashed,” and expensive post-production phase. (please note “Chornobyl Film” on their irradiated village after the explosion which will be filmed at the Ukrainian Successful and timely completion of the checks). at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant on Cultural Heritage Village near Edmonton, project depends to a great extent on the Further information about the film proj- April 26, 1986. Alberta. These scenes will then be inter- level of funding generated. ect, including a printable donation form, can “During my book tour with ‘The Sky woven with the documentary footage from Ms. Zabytko thanked Selfreliance be found at www.lifeinthedeadzone.com. Unwashed’ I was always asked by read- the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone. ers if I had ever visited Chornobyl,” Ms. Ms. Zabytko spoke of the many finan- To subscribe: Send $55 ($45 if you are a member of the UNA) to The Ukrainian Weekly, Zabytko said. “I never did. It didn’t occur cial and personal challenges facing her in Subscription Department, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054 to me to go there to do research since I creating the documentary before intro- was writing fiction. But I am still so fas- ducing her director and cinematographer, cinated by these women and their collec- Mr. Mychalcewycz from Key West, Fla., tive choice to return there. 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(Brazil), Medicina Sportiva (Poland), This dissertation is the first scholarly Awarded Fulbright Medical Chemistry (Ukraine) and Ukrainian English-language document on Mr. Biochemical Journal (Ukraine). Skoryk, one of Ukraine’s foremost com- for biological sciences Recently Dr. Kalinski was applauded posers, and, arguably, the most extensive in Muscular Development magazine for and detailed analytical document ever by Ihor Zachary his work exposing the secret, state-spon- written about this gifted artist. Mr. Skoryk’s significant personal insights, PARMA, Ohio – Dr. Michael Kalinski, sored development and abuse of doping gathered by Mr. Markiw via numerous professor of exercise physiology at the substances (anabolic steroids and blood interviews with the composer and incor- School of Exercise, Leisure and Sport at the doping) in the former Soviet Union. porated into the dissertation, further College of Education, Health and Human The prominent American sport physiolo- enrich understanding of this unique indi- Services of Kent State University in Ohio, gists Dr. Professor Tom Fahey stated: “We vidual. has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright applaud Dr. Kalinski for his courage and In addition to writing a masterful dis- award in Biological Sciences for 2007- willingness to share his experiences and sertation on Mr. Skoryk, Mr. Markiw has 2008. Fulbright grants are made to U.S. cit- secret evidence. His unique knowledge is presented several recitals dedicated to his izens and nationals of other countries for a critical to our understanding of history.” music, including both solo and chamber variety of educational activities, primarily Dr. Kalinski’s stunning revelations were works. Plans currently in progress university lecturing, advanced research and published in the American journal include concerts of Skoryk’s works, a graduate study. Kent State University Perspectives in Biology and Medicine in recording project beginning in winter President Lester Lefton recognized Dr. 2003 and in Deutsche Zeitschrift fur 2008, lectures and lecture recitals on the Kalinski’s achievement in his inauguration Sportmedizin in 2002 and prompted Victor Markiw solo piano music of Skoryk, and articles address on April 27 titled “The Relentless numerous interviews by U.S., German, on the composer’s music. Pursuit of Excellence and Ideas.” He noted: er’s compositional style, recurring stylis- Dutch, Swiss and Russian newspapers. Mr. Markiw has served on the facul- “Exercise science specialist Dr. Michael tic hallmarks and general maturation. Dr. Kalinski is also active in Ukrainian ties of the University of Connecticut and Kalinski will work at Asia’s largest sports Additionally, the dissertation includes a affairs. He is a member of Pokrova the University of New Haven, where he center. ... We will continue to encourage detailed analysis of the composer’s early is currently a full-time professor in the Ukrainian Catholic Parish in Parma, has and support such top-flight scholarship.” representative work, the “Burlesque” Department of Visual and Performing lectured on Chornobyl issues at the WCPN Dr. Kalinski holds a B.S. in biology (1963), focusing on the formal and har- Arts. As artistic director for the from Shevchenko State University in Kyiv, Cleveland Public Radio “Ukraine,” and monic practice utilized by Mr. Skoryk. University of New Haven’s “Concerts a B.S. in physical education from the Kyiv sponsored two professors from Ukraine to As a result of the aforementioned dis- for All Ages” series, he is responsible for State Institute of Physical Culture (KIFC) lecture at KSU and for the Ukrainian com- sertation components, Mr. Markiw’s selecting artists as well as participating and a Ph.D. degree in biochemistry from munity of Greater Cleveland. paper reveals Mr. Skoryk’s ongoing use as a pianist in the musically diverse pre- the Palladin Research Institute of Dr. Kalinski has presented numerous of two disparate folk traditions: sentations. Outside the academic sphere, Biochemistry of the National Academy of papers at scientific conferences in Ukraine, Ukrainian and American, a noteworthy Mr. Markiw has performed nationally Sciences of Ukraine. He has served as a such as the Ukrainian Biochemical and pleasing discovery for all Ukrainian and internationally, and on television full professor and department chair at Congress and the International Conference Americans. and radio. KIFC for 19 years, from 1972 until 1990. in Medical Biochemistry. He is a member He has published 11 books and over 65 full of the Ukrainian American Association of She also serves as a Plast counselor both text journal articles, and edited three books. University Professors (UAAUP) and As an expert in exercise biochemistry Named high school’s during the school year with the Newark Shevchenko Scientific Society (NTSh) in Dr. Kalinski has been recognized in the Plast branch and at summer camps. She New York. U.S. and in Europe. In Ukraine he recent- athlete of the year is a graduate of the Lesia Ukrainka ly co-authored two textbooks, “Human School of Ukrainian Studies in Morris Biochemistry” and “Medical Biology.” In MILLBURN, N.J. – Katria Misilo was County, N.J., where she completed her the U.S. a book by Dr. Kalinski was one of two students selected recently as “matura.” recently published by the leading publish- Athletes of the Year at Millburn High She is the daughter of Roksolana and er in the field of sport science. School. The award was presented on Stephen Misilo of Short Hills, N.J. The He has presented his research at the June 20, the day of commencement exer- Misilos are members of the Ukrainian annual meetings of American College of cises during which Ms. Misilo graduated National Association. Sport Medicine (ACSM) and has made from Millburn High. numerous keynote presentations at inter- She and Tim Arnold, who both com- national scientific meetings in Europe in peted in soccer and lacrosse, were voted 2000-2006. Dr. Kalinski served as a vis- by the graduating members of the iting professor in Italy (University of school’s Varsity Club to receive the Bologna) and Spain (Alcala de Henares honor. The two were featured in an arti- University) during 2006. cle at the top of the front page of the A tenured professor of Kent State sports section of The Item of Millburn University (KSU), Dr. Kalinski was distin- and Short Hills, a local newspaper. guished as an ACSM Fellow and is interna- “Winning this award is a great honor tionally recognized by his appointments to and privilege,” Ms. Misilo told The Item. the advisory boards of five research journals “It especially means a lot to me to be in four countries: Journal of Sport and selected by my peers.” Leisure (Canada), The Brazilian Journal of Her teammates on the lacrosse squad Kinanthropometry and Human Performance Dr. Michael Kalinski presented Ms. Misilo with a scrapbook they prepared for her. On the soccer team, Ms. Misilo started baseball teams (captaining both teams) the season as a forward and then was Completes doctor rather than cultivating his pianistic tal- moved back to defense, where, according ents. to her coach, “she was absolutely domi- of musical arts degree At age 19, he responded to the siren nant.” The head coach of the girls’ soccer song of music and left the athletic field to team, Andy Sones, was quoted in The WOODBRIDGE, Conn. – Victor return to his beloved piano and later Item as saying “Throughout her time as a Radoslav Markiw, who is widely known received his B.M. from the Hartt School varsity player, Katria has been a player within the Ukrainian community for his of Music in Hartford and his M.F.A. from without any ego who came to every brilliant piano performances, completed the State University of New York at game and practice session ready to play, his Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the Purchase, where he studied piano with and gave 100 percent in whatever posi- University of Connecticut during the Vladimir Feltsman, Volodymyr tion the team needed her.” He added that spring of 2007. Vynnytsky and Paul Ostrovsky. she is “a strong physical player, an Mr. Markiw, a resident of Woodbridge, Katria Misilo in action during a soccer Mr. Markiw’s doctoral dissertation incredible athlete and an immense pres- match. Conn., began his piano studies at age 8 topic was the internationally acclaimed ence on the field.” under the tutelage of his father, Bohdan. Ukrainian composer Myroslav Skoryk Ms. Misilo will continue playing soc- “Notes on People” is a feature geared After an amazingly short period of time, (born 1938) and is formally titled cer, her first love in sports, at Stevens toward reporting on the achievements of he was performing Haydn’s Piano “Myroslav Skoryk: Life and Solo Piano Institute of Technology in Hoboken, members of the Ukrainian National Concerto in D with the Southern Works.” While providing insightful biog- N.J., where she will be majoring in busi- Association and the Ukrainian community. Connecticut Symphonic Pops Orchestra. raphical material as well as a general ness technology. All submissions should be concise due to During his high schools years, howev- overview of Mr. Skoryk’s stylistic devel- She is active in Plast Ukrainian space limitations and must include the per- er, Mr. Markiw drifted away from his opment, Mr. Markiw’s dissertation also Scouting Organization, having attained son’s UNA branch number (if applicable). musical studies and soon found himself presents a chronological analysis of his the highest rank in “yunatstvo,” that of Items will be published as soon as possible starring for his high school’s football and solo piano works, revealing the compos- “Plastunka Virlytsia,” or Eagle Scout. after their receipt. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2007 No. 31 No. 31 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2007 21

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erendum. The declaration also had a Turning... clause that called for Ukraine’s integra- (Continued from page 6) tion into the Russia-centered Single the Orange camp.” Economic Space, rather than urging that “I can firmly assure you that there is a the government make strides toward political force in Ukraine that will take membership in the European Union. on the responsibility for realizing the “Unfortunately, the last days have shown principles expounded during all our won- that political betrayal is a contagious disease derful events during the presidential cam- which spreads very quickly from one politi- paign,” she said. “I want you to have the cian to the next,” Ms. Tymoshenko said. “It’s unknown exactly how it spreads, but it opportunity to rely on us.” affects men exclusively. Women don’t suf- During her comments, Ms. fer from this disease.” Tymoshenko declared herself the leader According to Ivan Lozowy, president of the opposition force in Parliament. of the Kyiv-based Institute of Statehood Drawing the ire of Mr. Yushchenko, an and Democracy, appointing Mr. argumentative exchange took place Yanukovych as prime minister would between the president and Ms. enable the Donetsk clan, led by National Tymoshenko, and it was broadcast on Deputy Rynat Akhmetov, to control the live television. Ukrainian government, just as they have “It’s empty politics to beat your chest control over the Donbas region. This will and speak about love and patriotism for reverse the political gains made by the Ukraine and do nothing towards that,” Orange Revolution, he added. Mr. Yushchenko added, commenting on Fear of Mr. Yanukovych and the Ms. Tymoshenko’s lack of involvement Donetsk clan was the fuel that united the in drafting the declaration. people to drive the Orange Revolution, Ms. Tymoshenko went on to highlight Mr. Lozowy said. “Mr. Yushchenko has the reasoning behind her opposition to canceled out the Orange Revolution to a the declaration, citing the rephrasing of large extent, and it’s sad that he doesn’t the language point from the “single offi- show any sign of understanding this.” cial Ukrainian language” found in the He added, “Yushchenko has commit- original draft to a compromise that ted political suicide by appointing Russian could be used in nebulous “vital Yanukovych.” needs” situations. Other points of concern included the Source: ”Yushchenko agrees to NATO membership issue becoming not a Yanukovych as prime minister,” by Zenon priority of the Parliament, but one that Zawada, The Ukrainian Weekly, August the people would decide by national ref- 6, 2006.

Tymoshenko] may be the case, but when Foreign Affairs... he asked if we would be interested in the (Continued from page 6) piece, and all during the editing process, direct question: why have you reacted he never mentioned the Tymoshenko this way? essay. So his reference to it in his post- withdrawal comments was the first we’d No, first of all he has worked through ever heard of it. his staff and through the [Russian] Really? So it wasn’t commissioned, Embassy press office, rather than direct- ly. Now, I sent a final e-mail before the and he didn’t pitch it, as an answer to withdrawal, saying frankly, “Look, just her piece? please, you pick out the wording and it No, I have the original e-mails from can be very bland if that’s a problem, but his office and they make no reference to we are baffled as to why this is creating it, I have follow-up e-mails through the UKRAINIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA such an obstacle.” And I meant for that to Russian Embassy and no mention of it be transmitted to him, but I haven’t heard LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS whatsoever, [and there’s] no mention in from him personally, no. IF YOU ARE A PHYSICIAN, DENTIST, OR OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONAL the text of his copy. EITHER PRACTICING OR TRAINING, HERE’S YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN In its statement, the Russian YOUR COLLEAGUES IN NORTH AMERICA’S PREMIER ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. Foreign Ministry said Lavrov’s essay Any chance Mr. Lavrov’s piece was meant to be a counterpoint to an might be resurrected and eventually FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE WRITE TO: essay you published in your April/May run in Foreign Affairs? UKRAINIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA 2247 W. CHICAGO AVENUE issue, by the pro-Western Ukrainian No. It’s now out on a number of politician Yulia Tymoshenko. Her piece CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60622 weblinks and I think that’s sufficient and, was titled “Containing Russia” and TELEPHONE: 773-278-6262 besides, we can’t run it in the magazine, accused Moscow of going back to the OR FAX YOUR REQUEST TO 773-278-6962 since he didn’t ultimately approve it, the days of Soviet expansionism and urged copyright remains with him. I also think NAME: ______the United States and Europe to respond strongly. Now that Mr. that would be of no service at this point, as ADDRESS: ______I say, the information in the article is out Lavrov’s piece has been pulled from CITY: ______your next issue, will you run another there for people who are interested. And article like his? frankly, I think this unfortunate incident – STATE: ______ZIP: ______which reflects something beyond the edit- DAYTIME PHONE: ______First, of all that [the fact that Lavrov’s ing and presentation processes of the mag- essay was a counterpoint to azine – should just be closed at this point. 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2007 No. 31 Ukrainian Festival to be held The Tremont Walk for Chornobyl Labor Day weekend in San Diego to benefit programs of CCRDF SAN DIEGO – House of Ukraine Inc., Korinnya Ukrainian Folk Ensemble per- by Matthew Zappernick Chornobyl Relief and Development Fund located in Balboa Park, will sponsor its forming folk songs accompanied by tradi- after expenses of the walk are covered. annual Ukrainian Festival during Labor tional instruments. The concert will be CLEVELAND – On April 26, 1986, This five-kilometer walk will take Day weekend, Friday through Sunday, start at 7 p.m. at the Kroc Performing Arts Ukraine and the Earth endured the worst place on the morning of Saturday, August 31-September 2. Center, 6845 University Ave., San Diego. nuclear disaster in history, a disaster September 29, in Tremont, Ohio, a his- The House of Ukraine is one of 32 Suzirya returns on Sunday to the which released radioactive fallout many toric district in the Cleveland area where nationalities that make up the House of House of Pacific Relations International times that of the Hiroshima atomic bomb. earlier Ukrainian immigrants had settled Pacific Relations in Balboa Park. The Cottages Lawn Stage, located in front of More than two decades have passed, and and established a Ukrainian community the effects of this disaster have grown at Ukrainian “khatka” (cottage) has been the House of Ukraine in Balboa Park, for hub. an increased rate. the focus of the San Diego Ukrainian a short program of Ukrainian entertain- The walk will commence with a short In fact, hundreds of thousands of peo- community since its inception in 1961; ment at 2-3 p.m. commemorative church service. All per- ple, mostly children, are still suffering the cottage is open to visitors and tourists Festivities conclude on Sunday night sons, whether or not participating in the from physical and psychological disor- every Sunday afternoon and serves as an with a dinner and “zabava” (dance) at 6 walk, are invited to attend this service information center about Ukraine and p.m. at the Handlery Hotel & Resort in ders. The U.S. National Academy of Science says the highest incidence of and view the Chornobyl exhibit at the Ukrainians. Hotel Circle. This year’s dance showcas- nearby Ukrainian Museum-Archives The annual festival has brought es the Millennia Ukrainian Musical cancer is expected to occur over the next five to 10 years. Therefore, we have yet adjacent to Lincoln Park in Tremont. together Ukrainians and their friends Ensemble from Edmonton Canada who The Tremont Walk for Chornobyl from across the U.S. and western Canada will play traditional and contemporary to determine the overall impact of this disaster is yet to be determined. Committee is appealing to the Ukrainian for the past 32 years. Festivities start on Ukrainian dance music. community at large and business entities Friday with a poolside welcome get- To place an ad in the Saturday night The Children of Chornobyl Relief and Development Fund, established in 1989, for financial support, and invites all inter- together with festival guest performers program book, for tickets and informa- ested persons to participate. Further from Calgary, Alberta. tion on the House of Ukraine’s festival has made over 30 airlifts of food and med- ical supplies to the area since its inception details regarding the event, sponsorship, The Saturday night concert features the readers may call 619-460-5733, e-mail (www.childrenofchornobyl.org) and registration can be obtained from the professionally trained dancers of Suzirya [email protected] or visit The United Ukrainian Organizations event’s website, www.tremontwalkfor- Ukrainian Dance Theater and the www.houseofukraine.com. of Ohio (UZO), www.clevelanduzo.org., chornobyl.org. Online registration and has created The Tremont Walk for donations are also available. Chornobyl organization to raise money Questions regarding the walk and for the affected children. Funds raised donations can also be directed to from walker pledges and sponsorships Matthew Zappernick, chairman of the will be donated to the Children of committee, [email protected].

service said that many of these patients Toxic spill... actually were suffering from psychologi- (Continued from page 2) cal problems, not poisoning. This is not surprising. Ukrainians remember how true scale. the Soviet authorities tried to minimize It did not escape media attention that the Chornobyl disaster in 1986, and the Mr. Kuzmuk radically changed the tone need for psychological assistance in the of his statements after initially compar- wake of disasters is often ignored in the ing the phosphorus spill to Chornobyl post-Soviet space. early on July 17. In the afternoon, he The investigation into the accident is announced, “People can breathe safely far from complete, but the opposition and confidently in the area, drink water Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc fingered the cul- from their wells and harvest their crops,” prit as early as July 17. Members said The Suzirya Dance Theater of Calgary, Alberta. as “the environment in the area is no Transportation Minister Mr. Rudkovskyi longer polluted.” Newspapers carried a was responsible for the derailment and photo of a stern-faced Mr. Kuzmuk eat- urged his dismissal. Another opposition ing a cucumber from a local garden. group, the Ukrainian People’s Party, The Environment Ministry, however, demanded the immediate dismissal of IRENE D. ROGUTSKY, D.D.S. said on July 18 that the phosphorus con- Rudkovskyi and Emergencies Minister centration in the air of at least two nearby Nestor Shufrych. villages was 22 times higher than normal. President Yushchenko also urged Mr. The Empire State Bldg. Meteorologists from neighboring Belarus Rudkovskyi’s dismissal, and he accused told Segodnya on July 19 that a cloud of the government of trying to conceal the 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 5222 toxic fumes was moving toward central consequences of the disaster. Mr. Ukraine. The Ukrainian authorities, how- Yushchenko waited until July 20 to cut New York, N.Y. 10118 ever, said that no toxic cloud existed and short his summer vacation in the Crimea warned against spreading panic. and paid a brief visit to Lviv region. By (212) 947-1665 then, 184 people had been hospitalized, INVISALIGN® CERTIFIED As more people turned to the hospitals for help, the Health Ministry’s press including several TV journalists who had covered the disaster, firemen and more than 50 children. Speaking in Lviv, Mr. Yushchenko said that he would ask Polish experts for help. In the meantime, more accidents have been reported on Ukrainian roads. On July 19 a bus crashed in Crimea, killing six people and wounding 46. The bus reportedly was too old to carry passen- gers safely. On July 21 a rail tank with chlorine derailed in the Kharkiv region, but fortunately there were no casualties. It seems as if dark clouds are gathering over the unlucky Minister Rudkovskyi.

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August 9 Lecture by Mykola Ryabchuk, “Pluralism by Association, Long Creek Golf Club, 306- Cambridge, MA Default: Institutional Crisis in 537-3500 Contemporary Ukraine,” Harvard University, 617-495-4053 August 17-19 Ukrainian Festival, Ukrainian Homestead, Lehighton, PA 215-235-3709 or 610-377-4621 August 10 Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute clos- Cambridge, MA ing events evening, featuring presentations August 19 Ukrainian Folk Festival, Ukrainian and plays by students, Harvard Horsham, PA American Sports Center – Tryzub, 215- University, 617-495-4053 343-5412

August 10-12 Quads volleyball tournament, Ukrainian Huntington, OH American Youth Association resort “Khortycya,” 440-476-6714 or [email protected]

August 11 Golf Tournament, Ukrainian Golf Niagara Falls, ON Association of Canada, John Daly Thundering Waters Golf Club, 877-833- 3259

August 11 Ihor Sonevytsky memorial concert, The Jewett, NY Grazhda – Music and Art Center of Greene County, 518-263-4619

August 15-18 “Ancestral Voices,” directed by Nadia New York Tarnawsky and choreographed by Natalie Kapeluck and Mark Tomasic, Linhart Theater at 440 Studios, 216-269-7228

August 16 Ukrainian Independence Day proclamation, Hanover, NJ Hanover Township Municipal Building, 973- 887-0778

August 16-19 Ukrainian Festival, St. Josephat Ukrainian Rochester, NY Catholic Church, 585-467-6457

August 17 10th annual Ukrainian Open Golf Avonlea, SK Tournament, Regina Ukrainian Canadian Professionals and Businesspersons

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Soyuzivka’s Datebook PREVIEW OF EVENTS Thursday, August 9 bration of Ukraine’s Independence Day MONDAYS, June 25-August 27, 2007 will begin on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. For Steak Night with Soyuzivka House band on the Veselka Patio CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: The Harvard more information contact Pavlo T. Ukrainian Summer Institute will host a Bandriwsky, 773-772-4500. WEDNESDAYS, June 27-August 29, 2007 lecture given by Mykola Ryabchuk, Hutsul Night with Soyuzivka House band on the Vorokhta Lawn research associate at the Ukrainian Center Sunday, August 19 for Cultural Studies in Kyiv and at the FRIDAYS, June 29-August 31, 2007 HORSHAM, Pa.: The 16th annual Odesa Seafood Night with Soyuzivka House band on the Veselka Patio University of Alberta. His lecture, “Pluralism by Default: Institutional Crisis Ukrainian Folk Festival, celebrating SATURDAYS, June 30-September 1, 2007 in Contemporary Ukraine,” will be held in Ukraine’s Independence Day, will be held Ukrainian zabavas (dances) featuring a live Ukrainian band Room S-050 of CGIS Building South at 7- at the Ukrainian American Sport Center 9 p.m. The South Building of the Center Tryzub (www.tryzub.org), County Line for Government and International Studies and Lower State roads. The stage show August 5-18 Labor Day Weekend Festivities: (CGIS) is located at 1730 Cambridge St., will begin at 1:30 p.m.; headliners are the Roma Pryma Bohachevsky Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble August 31 - Zabava featuring ‘ Na Cambridge, MA 02138. For more informa- Ukrainian Folk Dance Camp (Philadelphia); the Ukrayinski Barvy Zdorovya,’ 9:30 pm tion contact HURI at 617-495-4053 or Session #2 [email protected]. Orchestra (Kyiv); the Bandurna Rozmova September 1 - Zabava featuring duo of Oleh Sozansky and Taras ‘ Hrim,’ 9:30 pm Lazurkevich (Lviv); and the Svitanya August 10-12 Saturday, August 11 September 2 - Zabava featuring Eastern European Women’s Vocal Miss Soyuzivka Weekend ‘ Luna,’ 9:30 pm JEWETT, N.Y.: A concert in memory of Ensemble (Philadelphia). A dance (zaba- composer and founder of the Music and va) will follow the stage show, at 4:30-9 August 11 September 6-9 Art Center of Greene County Ihor p.m. with music, from polkas to rock ‘n Miss Soyuzivka 2008 Contest, Reunion - Salzburg Gymnasium Sonevytsky will be performed by Oksana roll, provided by Ukrayinski Barvy. The Zabava featuring ‘Tempo,’ 9:30 pm Krovytska, soprano; Yuri Kharenko, vio- center’s Majors Division Ukrainian lin; Natalia Khoma, cello; Myroslav Nationals will play an exhibition soccer September 10-12 August 11-18 Skoryk, piano; and Volodymyr Vynnytsky, match against a select opponent. Delicious Reunions - Regensburg, Club Suzie Q week piano. The program will include composi- Ukrainian foods (varenyky, holubtsi, Bertesgaden, Karlsfeld and tions by Sonevytsky and Skoryk. A piano kovbasa), picnic fare, baked goods and Landshut Gymnasiums trio by Skoryk dedicated to the memory of cool refreshments will be plentiful. An arts August 18 Dr. Sonevytsky will have its world pre- and crafts bazaar and a children’s fun area Art Exhibit featuring Kozak September 14-16 miere at this special Music at the Grazhda will be open all day. Admission: $10; chil- Family paintings, prints and UNA General Assembly Meeting event. The concert begins at 8 p.m., and dren under 13, free; free parking. For fur- various artwork, Roma Pryma and Bayreuth Gymnasium admission is $15 ($12 for members and ther information call 215-343-5412. Bohachevsky Ukrainian Dance Reunion seniors, and free for students). For infor- Proceeds benefit cultural programming Camp Session #1 Recital, mation about performances and the annual and youth soccer. art exhibit, and for updates and travel Zabava featuring‘ Fata September 21-23 Morgana,’ 9:30 pm directions, consult the Grazhda website, Friday, August 24 KLK Weekend - General Meeting www.grazhdamusicandart.org, or call 518- and Banquet 989-6479. WILDWOOD CREST, N.J.: The August 19-23 Khmelnychenky Plast fraternity is spon- Discount Days, 25% off all roomrates September 25-27 Saturday-Sunday, August 18-19 soring an all-ages dance at the Wildwood Crest Pier Recreation Center, across the Stamford Clergy Days - Fall Seminar August 24 CHICAGO: The Ukrainian Congress street from the Pan Am Hotel. Doors open Committee of America, Illinois Division, at 7 p.m. with dance music at 7-8 p.m. The Joseph’s Dance Studio Polish September 28-30 Ballroom Dance Camp Recital presents Ukrainian Festival 2007 at “Party Ptashat” kids’ dance will be held at Plast Sorority - Pershi Stezhi Rada Chicago’s Smith Park, 2500 W. Grand 8-9:30 p.m., followed by the teen Ave. (corner of North Campbell Street) at “Vechirka” beginning at 10 p.m. Live noon-10 p.m. both days. This is the largest music will be provided by Luna from 8 Ukrainian festival in the Midwest; festivi- p.m. to midnight. Teens, bring your iPods! ties include Ukrainian food, crafts, music, Uke Tube will be there. Admission: kids dancing and much more. Pony rides and and students, $5; adults age 23 and over, children’s attractions add to the entertain- $10. A portion of the proceeds goes To book a room or event call: (845) 626-5641, ext. 140 ment for the whole family. There will be toward Plast camps. Donations will be 216 Foordmore Road P.O. Box 529 appearances by performers from Ukraine accepted. For information and suggestions Kerhonkson, NY 12446 as well as local talent; dance groups will contact Adrian Horodecky, adrian@telli- E-mail: [email protected] perform on Sunday afternoon. The cele- gys.com, or log on to www.xmel.org. Website: www.Soyuzivka.com

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