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DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION AND CONTINUANCE OF POLISH AMERICAN CULTURE JOURNAL IT’S PĄCZKI AND FAWORKI TIME! ESTABLISHED 1911 FEBRUARY 2015 • VOL. 104, NO. 2 | $2.00 www.polamjournal.com PAGE 8 YOUR HERITAGE, YOUR DUTY • POLISH CODEBREAKERS NOT GIVEN DUE CREDIT • FIGHTING A WAR ON IGNORANCE POLONIA LOSSES ITS “ROCK STAR” • “RUTKOWSKI WAY” STREET DEDICATION • OLEJNICZAK AND THE GREEN BAY PACKERS UNDER ZYGMUNT’S PROTECTIVE SWORD • FALL IN LOVE THE POLISH WAY • USING FAMILY HISTORY CENTER FILMS NEWSMARK In Sympathy and Solidarity Detroit’s Chene Street: TO STEP UP OPERATIONS AGAINST ISIS. (RADIO POLAND) — Polish Foreign Minister Grzegorz Schetyna A Historical Perspective said in Washington after a meeting with U.S. Secretary of by Geraldine Street markets to purchase State John Kerry that Poland wants to provide more sup- Balut Coleman fresh produce and meats from port in the campaign against the Islamic State. DETROIT — Kudos to their favorite purveyors. Sad- “We want to provide more support than up until now,” Karen Majewski, Marian ly, today, there are virtually PHOTO: LESZEK SZYMANSKI Krzyzowski, and Deborah no reminiscent signs of the

said Schetyna, saying specifi cs would be announced this WWW.FLICKR.COM PHOTO: month. Dash Moore, for Asked by journalists whether this would entail a mili- developing the tary engagement against the jihadist militants, Schetyna Chene Street His- said that “if there is an expectation on the part of the grand tory Project. Since coalition, we are open to talk about it.” 2002, the Institute Poland joined the U.S.-led operations in Iraq and Af- for Research on ghanistan, but it has not engaged in a military capacity Labor, Employ- against the Islamic State as of yet. ment and Econ- The United States has been pushing for a broad interna- omy (IRLEE) at tional coalition against the Islamic State since the Septem- the University of ber 2014 NATO summit in Newport, Wales. Michigan (UM) POLISH PRIME MINISTER EWA KOPACZ joined other dig- has been conduct- POLAND SCOOPS FIVE OSCAR NOMINATIONS. Po- nitaries in signing a condolence book at the French Embas- ing a study of land won fi ve nominations for the 87th Academy Awards, sy in Warsaw in tribute to the victims of the Paris shootings. Detroit’s Chene including two for Pawel Pawlikowski’s acclaimed movie “‘I am united in grief with the families and loved ones of Street which cuts Van Dyke Pastry Shop in 2008. One year Ida. The post-Holocaust drama was nominated for Best the victims, as well as French society,” the prime minister through Detroit’s later the building was set on fire by van- Foreign Language Film, and Best Cinematography. wrote. East Side from dals, but still stands today. Meanwhile, two Polish works, Joanna and Our Curse, Kopacz said she considered the murders “an attack on the Detroit River are in the running for Best Documentary Short Subject. the media (and) on the fundamental values of Europe: de- to the General Motors-Ham- Chene Street neighborhood. The fi lms, directed by Aneta Kopacz and Tomasz Sliwinski mocracy and freedom of speech.” tramck Assembly Plant. Most of this area has been respectively, explore dilemmas faced by families after the The condolence book was also signed by Speaker of Chene Street was once devastated and depopulated. diagnosis of a terminal illness. Parliament Radoslaw Sikorski, and President Bronislaw Ko- one of the city’s most vibrant The Chene Street History Finally, Anna Biedrzycka-Sheppard was nominated for morowski. commercial corridors. Along Project is aimed at producing Best Costume Design for her work on Malefi cent. In a communication to French President Hollande, Ko- its corridor were hundreds a comprehensive social and Ida has proved a runaway success on the awards cir- morowski said he was “ deeply shaken by the news of the of small and medium-sized commercial history of the cuit, recently winning fi ve prizes, including Best Film, at tragic terrorist attack on the editorial staff of the weekly businesses, many of them neighborhood with hopes of the European Film Awards. Shot in black and white, the Charlie Hebdo ... I wish to convey, on behalf of the Polish Na- run by Polish and Jewish im- chronicaling what it was like fi lm explores the plight of a novitiate nun in early 1960s tion, our sincerest condolences .... I roundly condemn this migrants. It represented the to live and work during the Poland, after she discovers that her parents were Jewish barbaric act of violence, which is an attack on the funda- heart of family, work, and a Chene Street’s vibrant years. and that they had been murdered in the Second World War. mental values of the free world, and assure you of the soli- social life for thousands of The project team has accu- Overall, two fi lms are neck and neck in terms of garner- darity of the Polish nation with the French people in these immigrants from all over the mulated several hundred oral ing the most nominations. Wes Anderson’s The Grand Bu- diffi cult times.” world, as well as for African histories from Polish, Jewish, dapest Hotel and Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu’s Birdman Evidence points to an international conspiracy by mili- Americans who migrated and African American resi- both took nine. tants to bring terror to the streets of France’s capital. There from the South. Even Detroit dents and business owners Film critics have tipped Ida as the favorite to win in the are reports of a new accomplice, in addition to the three residents who lived outside and has scanned thousands of Best Foreign Language Film category. gunmen killed by French authorities and the widow of one, the boundaries of this cor- documents and photographs. who escaped. ridor, traveled to the Chene See “Chene ...,” page 3 LENDING HELP. During a meeting with her Ukrainian counterpart Arseniy Yatsenyuk, Polish Prime Minister Ewa Senate Caucus Kopacz announced that Poland will provide a loan worth Documenting Polish Victims of Germany EUR 100 million (about $123.5 million USD) to Ukraine. on Poland Meets Holocaust Memorial Museum Representatives Made Presentation at Embassy The loan is intended to help rebuild the Donbas region, the site of the ongoing confl ict in Eastern Ukraine, as well with Foreign by Richard Poremski as to support democratic reforms in the country. Minister Schetyna WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Polish Ministry of Finance stated that the condi- WASHINGTON — U.S. Representatives Ina Navazel- tions of the loan will be negotiated between itself and the Senators Barbara A. Mikul- skis and Diane F. Afoumado Ukrainian Finance Ministry, although the intended priori- ski (D-Md.), Chris Murphy of the United States Holo- ties of the loan will be in accordance with OECD guide- (D-Conn.) and Jim Risch caust Memorial Museum lines. (R-Idaho), founders of the bi- (USHMM) in Washington, Other future projects discussed during Kopacz’s one- partisan U.S. Senate Caucus D.C. made a presentation at day visit to Kiev included the construction of a gas inter- on Poland, welcomed Polish the Embassy of the Republic connector between Poland and Ukraine, which would al- Foreign Minister Grzegorz of Poland on November 19, low Poland to supply Ukraine with up to 10 billion cubic Schetyna to Washington for 2014, hosted by Consul Ewa metres of gas per year, which would lessen Ukraine’s de- a meeting to promote and Pietrasienska under the aus- pendence on Russian gas. strengthen the United States’ pices of Ambassador Ryszard relationship with Poland. Schnepf. The program’s on- OLDEST WOMAN DIES. Lucyna Sobolewska, who had During the meeting, the sena- going mission is to publicize been Poland’s oldest woman, has died at age 113. tors and Schetyna discussed the extensive availability of On her last birthday, she told journalists how she re- records, documents, photos, key issues in bilateral rela- AUSCHWITZ CONCENTRATION CAMP RECORDS. Pic- membered two world wars. tions, including the Sena- eyewitness testimony, etc., of Born in lands that are currently part of Belarus, Sobo- tured is the prisoner fi le card for Polish Army offi cer Witold the Polish and other victims tors’ support for Poland’s Pilecki (aka Tomasz Serafi nski, Roman Jezierski). He later lewska likewise recollected life under the last Tsar of Rus- inclusion in the Visa-Waiver of the extreme and deadly sia, Nicholas II. escaped from captivity at the Nazi German Auschwitz Con- cruelty they suffered at the Program, Poland’s role in the centration Camp in occupied Poland, along with another She spent her twilight years in Szczecin, northwest fi ght against ISIL, and the hands of the occupying Nazi Poland, and on her recent birthdays received bouquets of prisoner, on April 27, 1943 – which report was viewed as Germans during World War need for a strong transatlantic documented to the German Gestapo secret police. These fl owers from President Bronislaw Komorowski. response in the face of threats II. At present, there are over 4000 pensioners in Poland are examples of the 150 million documents and other ma- As per the USHMM: The to security and democracy in terials already cataloged, or being processed, by the U.S. over the age of 100. Eastern Europe. German occupation of Poland The oldest man in the country now is 109. Holocaust Memorial Museum that are readily available and See “Senate ...,” page 5 accessible by the public. continued on page 4 2 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • FEBRUARY 2015

ALMANAC VIEWPOINTS / Jan Muczyk Pulaski’s Birthday to be Observed in Follow us on Facebook or visit us Your Heritage, Your Duty Savannah, March 7 on the internet at: SAVANNAH, Ga. — This year’s polamjournal.com Robert E. Lee, arguably the best doughty Polish women who, over Timothy 4:7: commemoration of the birth of commander this nation produced to the years, preserved Polish culture I have fought a good fight Gen. Casimir Pulaski will be held February Q Luty date, considered “duty” the most while their men were either fighting I have finished my course Sat., March 7, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. sublime word in the English lexi- for the Polish cause or exiled by Po- I have kept the faith at Monterey Square (corner of Bull “Being a woman is a terribly con. “One should do his/her duty in land’s enemies. Over the course of the most re- and West Taylor Streets). difficult trade since it consists all things. You can never do more. These, however, were excep- cent holidays, I was dismayed to This is the site of General Pu- principally of dealings with men.” You should never wish to do less.” tional people doing their duty in ex- see — on more than one social page laski’s accounted burial and monu- — From Chance, by Horatio Nelson, England’s foremost traordinary times. How do we relate — folks lamenting about wigilias ment erected in his name, acknowl- Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) naval commander, while mortally our lives lived largely in ordinary past, how “no one wants to do it any edging the great contribution and wounded on the deck of his flagship times to the concept of duty? more,” or “this is probably our last ultimate sacrifice he made for the 1 1411. Signing of the First Peace Victory during the battle of Trafal- If you studied while in school, Polish Christmas Eve dinner.” of Thorn (Toruń) concludes the independence of the United States gar, with his last breadth thanked you performed your duty. If you What? of America. Polish-Lithuanian-Teutonic War God for permitting him to die in the gave your employer a fair day’s Now, more than ever, is the time 2 CANDLEMAS Last year’s observance partici- Officially known as the Feast of line of duty. work, you did your duty. If you were to fight the good fight, finish the pants included Savannah’s Mayor the Presentation of the Lord, it Clara Barton, the Civil War nurse a loving spouse and a devoted parent course, and keep the faith. Like Edna Jackson, Georgia State Rep- marks the end of the Christmas who provided what little medical as well as grandparent, you carried generations before you, it is your resentative Ron Stephens, and Pol- season for another year. care the Union soldiers received, and out your duty. If you did whatever duty to keep alive this heritage. This ish American historian Edward 1674. Coronation of Jan who after the War went on to found you could to educate your chil- month brings us Pączki Day and/or Pinkowski. Knights of Columbus Sobieski, king and military the American Red Cross, earned a dren and grandchildren, you were Tłusty Czwartek (for those inclined and Coastal Heritage Society Revo- leader who defeated the Turks front-row seat in the American pan- true to your duty. If you conducted to a more traditional observance), lutionary War re-enactors comprised in Vienna. theon of heroes by doing her duty. business transactions honestly, and celebrations that close the winter 3 1899. Death of painter Juliusz the color guard. The American When officers were complaining to faithfully executed your civic re- revelry and mark the beginning Council for Polish Culture placed Kossak (b. 1824). William Tecumseh Sherman about sponsibilities and religious obliga- of a time of introspection before 4 1505. Birth of the father of Polish wreaths at the monument. literature, Mikolaj Rej. this aggressive woman, the redoubt- tions, you accomplished your duty. Spring’s rebirth. At the luncheon which followed, 1745. Birth of Polish and able general replied: “I do not wish If you treated people with courtesy, Our heritage and our faith have Frank Sulkowski, sports director at American patriot, freedom to hear complaints about nurse Bar- dignity, and respect, you fulfilled been entwined for over a millen- WJCL-TV, gave the main address fighter and military engineer ton. She ranks me.” your duty. If you were a caregiver nium. Use Lent as a time to reflect which mentioned the contributions Thaddeus Kosciuszko. Poland’s very existence is the to disabled members of your family, on this and the course you must take of Poles to American life. 6 ST. DOROTHY result of exceptional people doing you performed the highest duty. to keep each alive. Do not surrender. The ceremony is free and open Œwiêtej Dorocie their duty. I have in mind King Jan While performing your duty ap- Fight a good fight. It is your duty. to the public. Following the public uschnie koszula na p³ocie. III Sobieski, Kosciuszko, Pulaski, pears easy on paper, in actuality it v v v St. Dorothy’s shirt will dry on observance, everyone is invited to Pilsudski, Haller, Pope John Paul is not. Therefore, having done your Jan P. Muczyk is Professor join the Committee and guests at the the fence. (Days are windier and II, Stefan Cardinal Wyszynski, Pa- duty you can identify in the autumn Emeritus Cleveland State Univer- warmer starting today) Plantation Club at The Landings on 8 1296. Assassination of Przemysł derewski, Walesa, and many others. of your life with the truest measure sity and the Air Force Institute of beautiful Skidaway Island for a hot II It is also essential to honor the of a life well led as it appears in 2 Technology. luncheon buffet which will be held 10 1866. Birth in Detroit of John from noon to 4:00 p.m. The cost for Temke, first American priest of FORUM / David Zwolak the buffet is $30.00 per person and a Polish descent. cash bar will be available. 11 1945. Yalta Conference. Please make reservations via Soviets receive Poland’s Eastern lands. Polish Codebreakers Not Given Due Credit mail: Savannah General Pulaski 12 TŁUSTY CZWARTEK Committee, P.O. Box 16608, Savan- (Fat Thursday), Poland’s “Pączki The publicity statements and critical reviews for the Poland’s World War II motto: “For your freedom and nah, GA 31416-3308; tel: Andrew Day” (although it’s not called new film, The Imitation Game, identify Alan Turing as ours.” Boguszewski (912) 401-5861. that). Lines of shoppers can “the man who cracked the Nazi code.” The problem Thus, the Polish discoveries found their way to the More information is available at: be seen outside better pastry with this statement is that it gives the impression that British station at Bletchley Park, and served as the www.poles.org/Pulaski. shops. Pączki can be purchased Turing was the first to break the military code, Enigma. start for the later cryptanalysis achievements that oc- at every supermarket, grocery He was not. The honor of first breaking the code be- curred as Enigma evolved and became more complex Free Digital Subscriptions and deli. Poles make it a point longs to Polish mathematicians and cryptanalysts Mari- throughout the war. And, what did the British call their of honor to consume at least one an Rejewski, Jerzy Rozycki, and Henryk Zygalski, who own decrypting machines? They called them Bombs, for Clergy, Officials pączek today. 13 1416. A delegation of Lithuanians triumphed with the breakthrough in 1932. of course! To keep elected officials and Poles read their grievances The Polish team succeeded because they recognized The Polish story has been documented in numer- abreast of issues affecting the against the Teutonic Knights that Enigma was an electro-mechanical code generated ous sources including the recent book Enigma: How Polish American community, at the Church Council at in a way different from past methods. This was a pro- the Poles Broke the Nazi Code by Wladyslaw Koza- the Polish American Journal will Constance. found insight that led the team to break Enigma, and de- czuk. Digital information is also extensive. A search on provide free PDF editions of the 14 ST. VALENTINE velop a manual method in the form of “grill” sheets to the name Marian Rejewski will yield an informative newspaper to state- and national- Dzień Świętego Walentego decrypt the intercepted messages. However, the Poles Wikipedia entry directing the reader to many additional ly-elected officials and govern- 1919. Polish-Soviet War begins also realized that manual methods were too slow for references and websites. Finally, for those who care to ment agencies representing Pol- 15 1903. Death of Fr. Jozef an effective military response. Thus, the Polish team make a real “brick and mortar” visit, the National Cryp- ish American communities. To Dabrowski, founder of the had a second significant insight, which ultimately led tologic Museum in Annapolis Junction, Maryland has Orchard Lake Schools. (b. 1842). have your representative placed 16 1704. Warsaw Confederation to building a device to rapidly decrypt Enigma. Cryp- an interesting exhibit on the Polish cryptanalysts and on this list, please send his or her formed. tography now had not only the solution to Enigma, but Enigma. name, address, and email address 17 PĄCZKI DAY (U.S.) also a “machine” device to decrypt a machine code, all Turing certainly deserves well-earned recognition to [email protected]. 1772. First Partition of Poland courtesy of the Polish team. The Poles named their new for the important work he did on progressively breaking The diocesan offices of - Ro between Prussia, Russia and decrypting device a Bomba. the evolving versions of Enigma, and for his many in- man Catholic, Polish National Austria. The Polish team shared some Enigma discoveries sights that led to modern computers. Turing was an in- Catholic, and other faiths within 1386. Marriage of Polish with their counterparts in France and England in the telligent man. However, the men who first “… cracked Polish American communities Queen Jadwiga d’Anjou 1930s. Finally, as the Nazi troops invaded in 1939, Po- the Nazi code” were Polish, whose codebreaking story may also request a free PDF sub- to Wladyslaw Jagiello of land provided all of the Enigma secrets, including a du- is at least as intriguing as that portrayed in The Imita- scription at the above email ad- Lithuania. plicate of the precious Bomba, to its allies in the west. tion Game. The Polish story is one I would dearly like 18 ASH WEDNESDAY dress. 19 1921. Signing of the Franco- This generosity was among the first manifestations of to see in a film! Polish Military Alliance. 1473. Birth of astronomer SUBSCRIPTIONS Nicholas Copernicus (Mikolaj POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL Kopernik) in Torun, Poland. Dedicated to the Promotion and Continuance of Polish American Culture • Established 1911 UNITED STATES 20 1919. Adoption of Small Regular First Constitution. USPS 437-220 / ISSN 0032-2792 IGNATIUS HAJDUK • Founder 1911-1920 Dvornicky, Anthony Guyda, C. Kanabrodzki, Mail Class 1941. 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OUR FRATERNALS / Dorothy Wieczerzak SPEAK UP / Letters to the Editor The Difference Between Dr. Jaroszynska-Kirchmann Brings History to Life Dear Editor, where they were printed along with her commentary in Term and Whole Life As a Director of the Polish Arts Club of Buffalo, her book. Those categories include: All too often we hear this com- nances. and editor of its newsletter, I often fi nd myself attend- • Church, religion and spiritual life which included ment from young professionals in But now, you have reached re- ing talks, lectures and seminars concerning the subject grievances against churches and priests and in par- the community: “I get insurance tirement age. The term policy meant of Polish American history, culture and the arts. I fi nd ticular, the Vatican response (or lack of it) to the from my company.” to educate the children and pay off these subjects fascinating to someone like myself, who Nazis in World War II. Yes, today many large and even the mortgage is no longer valid and didn’t think about his Polish heritage until I turned • Polonian communities in the United States and the not so large companies offer their you still have the coverage offered about fi fty or so. As a third generation American on my diaspora. employees life insurance. It often by your employer. If you are lucky, father’s side, I had been heavily assimilated and paid • Polish-American Identity is at least twice your annual salary part of your retirement benefi ts may scant attention to my Polish roots, although I knew that, • The American Nation and you may not make any premium be the continuation of this policy. in general terms, that Poles had a history of which to • Comments on the homeland payments, so this is a free gift. And then, as you reach the age of be proud. Each of these topics was discussed with examples This usually Lectures by historians, quoted from the original letters. It didn’t take a lot of is Group Term. If you would have purchased a Whole despite how much we may analysis to determine that, although many of the let- Term insurance Life policy when you were young, the admire the subject matter, ters were written by people who were barely literate, is meant to insure can be fairly dry events. their concern for many of the issues showed a highly premiums would have been paid, and People who spend their intelligent and analytical thrust to their comments. you for a length cost pennies when compared to today. of time and that is time haunting archives, These people cared about each other, and about their the Term part. Usually the basis for 70, you may suddenly learn that the libraries and private col- welfare and that of their fellows and the country that the term is the length of time you premiums are no longer being paid lections are not always embraced them. Although their lives were dominated are employed in that particular oc- for you and you can continue the fi rst-rate exemplars of by hard work and making a living, these people had ac- cupation. Often heads of households coverage but you will have to make motivational speaking. tive minds and were mightily concerned about the qual- purchase additional term insurance the payments. So when I found myself ity of life and how they could participate in their new to provide complete coverage for all Now you need to seek a Whole in a conference room at surroundings. It became obvious that Dr. Jaroszynska- Butler Library, SUNY Kirchmann had become, and her audience became af- possible scenarios. If you are mar- Life policy for your fi nal needs. If Jaroszynska-Kirchmann ried with children and have a home you would have purchased such a Buffalo State, on October fected by the sincerity and the quality of the people who mortgage, consider how much you policy when you were young, the 19, 2014, prepared to listen to a talk entitled “Polish- had written these letters. will need to educate your children premiums would have been paid Americans Write to the Editor,” I did so with no small The talk was attended by a large, appreciative audi- and to pay off the mortgage. Then, and would have been pennies com- amount of trepidation. ence which contained a large sampling of Western New should you not be around and your pared with what the cost may be I need not have worried. The speaker, Dr. Anna York Polish American cognoscenti including judges, spouse will need to bear the cost of now. Whole life means that you Jaroszynska-Kirchmann, was a breath of fresh air. She publishers, and civic community leaders along with keeping the lifestyle of the family have insurance for the rest of your had it all. Attractive, charming, witty, well-spoken and those citizens who are always attracted to the presti- intact, what would all this cost? life. Our Fraternal Societies offer in complete control of her subject matter. She was in- gious Fronczak Room Lectures. In this case, fi nding the least ex- Whole Life plans where, once the troduced by Wanda Sławińska, curator of the Fronczak Felix Klempka pensive individual term policy to time of payment is over, you con- Collections at the library. Dr. Jaroszynska-Kirchmann, Buffalo, New York provide for all these expenses makes tinue to have the same amount you after receiving a MA with honors at the University of good sense. But for what length of purchased for the rest of your life. If Lublin in her native Poland, immigrated to the United time should you contract for a term you purchased this when young, it States in 1988 and studied at the University of Min- Chene Street continued from cover policy? Probably the best is to take would build cash value through the nesota where she received her doctorate in 1997. She Additionally, they have scanned church bulletins, per- some time with your spouse and do years and give you the option to take is now a professor in the history department at Eastern sonal papers, organizational records, and other ephem- the math. Consider what the ideal a loan against the cash value. And Connecticut State University. era. They also researched real estate records from 1890- size of your family might be. Then, then there is the security that fi nal Her topic covered her research surrounding the dis- 1990. consider twenty years maximum needs have been met. Visit the Pol- covery of a trove of more than 500 letters written by Karen Majewski, Ph.D., is the mayor of Ham- from the time your last child is born. ish Benefi cial Association at www. Polish immigrants found in the archives of Ameryka tramck and the project manager of IRLEE at UM. Mar- After that, the funds will be there for polishbenefi cialassoc.com or As- Echo newspapers published by the Paryski Publish- ian Krzyzowski is director of the IRLEE at UM. Debo- education and mortgage purposes sociation of the Sons of Poland at ing Co. of Toledo, Ohio between 1889 and 1972. After rah Dash Moore is director of the Frankel Center for and your spouse can eventually fi nd www:sonsofpoland.org. and learn the monumental task of translating and analyzing their Judaic Studies and a Frederick G.L. Huetwell Professor employment to help the family fi - more. contents, she sorted them into fi ve separate categories of History at UM. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL FOUNDATION

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They’re burning Jews poorly researched when it comes to wabne and blame them for the 1941 America’s key role in defeating right down the street,” Beck said. those who were saving human lives murders the Germans committed BECK (left). Commentator’s mali- Nazi Germany in World War II and He insinuated the Poles were in- and luckily survived, and primar- against the town’s Jewish popula- ciousness underlines falsehoods. preventing Adolf Hitler from cre- different to the tragedy their Jew- ily when it concerns those who lost tion. DATNER (right). Polish historian of ating what he called a “1,000-year ish neighbors were suffering at the their own lives while saving the oth- There are many other statements Jewish descent, best known for his Reich,” the degree of ignorance that hands of the Nazis and the Poles ers.” in the Datner book Glenn Beck studies of Nazi war crimes commit- exists about this period of world his- were doing nothing to help them. Close to the ghetto, “The Church could quote to correct the misinfor- ted against the Jewish population tory is disturbing. Beck’s statement is not true. The of All Saints in Warsaw was locat- mation he gave his BlazeTV audi- of the Białystok area after the Ger- Contributing heavily to this state Poles did just the opposite, accord- ed next to the ghetto. The church, ence. man attack on the Soviet Union in of Holocaust illiteracy is America’s ing to Israel’s Yad Vashem Holo- whose parish priest was the late Fa- Although he has not yet given June 1941 across Poland. entertainment industry. Its ceaseless caust Memorial in Jerusalem and ther Godlewski, became the shelter the Polish American Congress Ho- production of fictional films, - the the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Mu- Jews who survived the war only be- for almost 2,000 Jews who, with his locaust Documentation Commit- ater, books and radio/TV opinions seum in Washington, D.C. cause many Poles risked their lives help, managed to escape from the tee the courtesy of acknowledging confuse their audiences who try to Yad Vashem bestows the “Righ- to save them. The following are ghetto.” receipt of the book, there has not distinguish between truth and false- teous Among the Nations” award to some excerpts from Dr. Datner’s Recently, a major American been any report of Beck repeating hood. those individuals who helped rescue book: newspaper published a story about any misleading statements about the Such is the opinion of the Ho- Jews in the Holocaust. Of all those “Poles, when confronted with the Warsaw Zoo where Jews were Holocaust. locaust Documentation Committee honored this way, Poles are the larg- the Jewish problem, behaved with hidden by the Polish zoologist and The Polish American Congress of the Polish American Congress est number despite the fact Poland grand, national and human dignity. his wife. It was a well known story formed the Holocaust Documenta- which began operations 25 years was the only country in German- The Polish nation never accepted even when Dr. Datner wrote about tion Committee prior to the 1993 ago because, “nowhere else is Ho- occupied Europe where the Nazis what the Germans were doing with it in his 1968 book. “The Jews were opening of the U.S. Holocaust locaust history as distorted and as declared a death penalty for doing it. the Jews,” Datner wrote. hidden in animal cages and the Memorial Museum in Washing- misrepresented as it is about Po- This information is readily avail- With Poland being the only Ger- Zabinskis provided them with food ton, D.C. It was headed by the late land.”; able on these institutions’ websites. man-occupied country where the and looked after them with care, Michael Preisler, a Polish Catholic The recent Holocaust views ex- To make it even easier for Beck, the Nazis ordered death for anyone who risking their own lives.” survivor of Auschwitz. The com- pressed by conservative TV com- Polish American Congress sent him broke the law by helping a Jew, Dat- Dr. Datner devoted a whole mittee’s purpose was to provide the mentator, Glenn Beck is a good the English translation of a book ner noted, “The Poles could have chapter in a special tribute to the U.S. Holocaust Museum personal example. Beck commands a loyal written in 1968 by Szymon Datner, lived with the German ‘law’ if they Poles who endured Nazi and Soviet testimony and memorabilia from band of admirers and followers who former director of the Jewish His- had been willing to observe it and Communist occupation in Poland’s Polish survivors and rescuers of can listen to him every day by sub- torical Institute in Warsaw, titled let the Jews die. They did not want Bialystok Region which included Jews for exhibition at the museum. scribing to his personal BlazeTV “Forest of Polish Heroes, Poles to. Many of them paid the highest the municipality of Jedwabne. After the museum’s opening, the network. Murdered by Germans for Saving price – the price of life.” Being a Jewish historian, he committee redirected its efforts to In September 2014, Beck irked Jews During World War II.” Datner also observed: ”If mil- hoped the help Poles gave Jews defending the history of the Polish some of his Polish American fans The book will enable Beck to lions of Poles had been willing to would receive proper recognition people against false accusations and with a preposterous allegation quote a respected Jewish source obey these occupation orders and and appreciation. “The question of other misinformation. v v v against the Polish people during the the next time he wants to refer to collaborate with the Germans, then aiding the Jews in Poland during time they were under wartime Ger- Polish-Jewish relations in the Ho- no Jew, or almost next to none, the Nazi occupation, both in the Bi- To contact the PAC’s Holocaust man occupation. locaust, according to the Congress. would have survived.” alystok region and in other parts of Documentation Committee, write In his monologue deploring the The book conveys the sense of Dr. Datner’s heartfelt appre- the country, is still waiting for sys- or call: 177 Kent Street, Brooklyn, gratitude that existed in 1968 among tematic and thorough research. This N.Y. 11222; (516) 352-7125. 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Camps Documenting Polish Victims of Nazi Germany continued from cover information about Polish, Jewish, by Magdalena Kubow sary. was exceptionally brutal. The occu- and many other German persecuted On the 27th of January, the international commu- Currently, conditions for many around the world are pation authorities sought to destroy peoples. The Polish collection alone nity, American and Canada included, commemorated far from favorable. International manifestations of anti- Polish culture by physically annihi- the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Nazi con- semitism are apparent on our front pages daily, as well encompasses concentration camp lating members of the Polish politi- centration camps. Generally, we think of liberation as as other manifestations of hatred and prejudice. Shortly arrivals, transport and deportation cal, religious, and intellectual elites. something glorious, something celebrated. But the re- after the war, the Polish American Journal wrote an ar- lists, prisoner cards (with photos), Between 1939 and 1945, German sponse was not as jubilant as one may suspect. Many ticle recognizing the twelfth “week of brotherhood,” a forced labor and death lists, regis- who were “liberated” immediately faced a plethora of Jewish and Christian initiative meant to inspire peace authorities deported at least 1.5 mil- tration and work cards (some with challenges ranging from not over-eating (which usu- and religious tolerance. It was, as President Roosevelt lion Polish citizens as forced labor- photos), and much personal infor- ally resulted in death), finding safe shelter, and locating described in 1936, “an experiment in understanding; a ers to German territories and impris- mation compiled by the very ef- surviving relatives. Holocaust survivor Elly Gotz often venture in neighborliness.” This was a time where re- oned hundreds of thousands of Poles ficient German administration- bu recounts his experience gardless of faith, race, or in Nazi concentration camps. The reaucracy in occupied-Poland. of liberation during his ethnicity, people would Germans killed approximately 1.9 many well-received talks join to focus on one an- million non-Jewish Polish civilians THE U.S. REPOSITORY for the In- to schools around the other’s humanity and during World War II. In addition, the ternational Tracing Service (ITS) is globe. After being liber- not what divides us. The Germans murdered about three mil- located at, and managed by, the Ho- ated from Dachau by So- PAJ stated that fascism lion Jewish citizens of Poland. locaust Museum. It contains names, The presentation included offi- viet troops, his weakened and all forms of hatred destinations, records and other per- cial German documents, photos and and malnourished father, should not, and could not, sonal information concerning the artifacts related to the victims. Per- Julius Gotz, responded to be the ideology that ever epical forced migration of popula- sonal and heart-rending interviews the news by asking when prevails, not during the tions of displaced persons for reset- his soup ration would be war, nor after. Instead, with Jan Nowak-Jezioranski and other Poles were viewed with great tlement across the adjusted borders available; a very genuine the week of brotherhood of Central and Eastern Europe after concern. Liberation sym- empathy by the audience. should inspire an attitude World War II. bolized very real and new of neighborliness not Presently the USHMM oral ar- All of the foregoing information concerns, and not a time only for seven days, but chives contain over 12,500 such in- and materials mentioned are acces- of care-free celebrations. all year long. In 2015, we terviews — the largest in the world. The eventual defeat of PRISONERS help one another aboard a truck following could use this example It is actively seeking more eyewit- sible to the public at the Holocaust Nazi Germany was surely liberation from a Nazi concentration camp at the end of and apply it, not only dur- ness/first hand interviews — - espe Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg cause for joy in the Allied World War II. PHOTO: LIFE MAGAZINE ing the week of commem- cially in English — and any related Place, S.W., Washington, D.C. world, but the liberation of the camps was not celebrat- oration, but every day, so that “never again” represents surviving films or photographs. Ar- 20024-2126. You can also submit ed with parades, banners, and sensuous kisses in the a genuine reflection of what we stand for as a tolerant rangements can be made with the an ITS Research Request Form to street. Shortly after the war, Holocaust survivors had to and civilized nation. Museum’s International Outreach the Museum’s Holocaust Survivors re-build their lives, often in hostile environments, with v v v Officer Jaime J. Monllor — jmonl- and Victims Resource Center at little support. In North America, too, the reception of Magdalena Kubow is a Ph.D. Candidate ABD, His- [email protected] — to present this www.ushmm.org/resourcecenter/ survivors was lack-luster. But as time passed and our tory Department at Western University, and a Course Poland/Polish orientated program to service. This is an extremely valu- collective memory grew, we began to acknowledge the Instructor, Modern Languages Department & History the Polish American community. able resource for anyone searching true horror that the Holocaust represented, and that cel- Department at King’s University College, London, On- The Holocaust Museum has for a lost relative or maybe finally ebrating those who survived those horrors was neces- tario, Canada. archived a massive collection of learning of their fate. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • FEBRUARY 2015 www.polamjournal.com 5

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ILLINOIS Steinway Artist Katarzyna Musial, The Polish Museum of America winner of the 2011 Bradshaw and (PMA) invites all to the exhibition Buono International Piano Compe- opening of “Truth and Remem- tition in New York, will be the fea- brance – The Katyn Massacre.” tured concert pianist. The opening of the exhibit will Musial, Polish-born residing in take place Sun., Feb. 8, 2015, at Canada and spends time in New 2:00 p.m., in the Sabina P. Logisz York is regarded as “a major talent, Great Hall of The Polish Museum blessed with an astounding tech- of America, 984 N. Milwaukee Ave. nique and an interpretive panache” Guest speakers will be Dr. Marek by Chicago Classical Review, has Jan Chodakiewicz and Piotr Uzaro- performed as a concerto soloist, wicz. recitalist and chamber musician Katyn is the symbol of one of throughout North America, Europe the most shocking, yet little known and Asia. Her playing has been de- scribed by New York Concert Re- genocides of the 20th century. In the U.S. SENATORS Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) views “a pure delight ... wonderfully spring of 1940, units of the Soviet and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) — founders of the bipartisan U.S. Senate Caucus evocative ... vividly detailed.” Her NKVD (Secret Police) murdered on Poland — welcomed Polish Foreign Minister Grzegorz Schetyna to interpretations “plumbed emotional 22,000 Polish prisoners of war in Washington. three different locations, collective- depths with harmonic coloring.” continued from cover to lead the fight in the U.S. Senate to ly known as “Katyn.” This was part MUSIAL. Artist will perform at In addition to having won First of a larger Soviet campaign against Polish Heritage Society’s Annual Prize at the 2011 Bradshaw & Bu- “As co-chair of the Senate Po- strengthen the strong bond between the Polish Nation in which one mil- Chopin Concert, March 1, 2015, ono International Piano Competi- land Caucus, I’m pleased to wel- America and Poland. come Foreign Minister Schetyna to “Connecticut’s strong and vi- lion people were deported to Siberia Batt and Cheri Gorski-Suhr for their tion (New York), Musial was also a the United States Capitol and look brant Polish American community where many died in deplorable con- outstanding, dedicated service to the prize winner at the Krzysztof Pen- ditions. derecki International Competition forward to working together to af- has made incredible contributions to association. firm and strengthen the endearing The bilingual Polish/English HAMBURG, N.Y. — Ted Pi- of Contemporary Chamber Music our state as small business owners exhibit of 32 panels relates the his- (Cracow), the Kay Meek Competi- and enduring relationship between and active community members,” etrzak has been named Interim Vice the United States and Poland,” tory of events leading up to World President for Institutional Advance- tion (Vancouver), as well as a re- said Senator Murphy, who said the War II, the executions, the cover-up, cipient of the Alban Berg Prize for Senator Mikulski said. “The United caucus “is to be their voice in the ment at Hilbert College, announced States and Poland are good friends and unending search for truth. The President Cynthia Zane, Ed.D. outstanding merit (Vienna) and the U.S. Senate and cement the over- exhibit was prepared by the “Katyn Philip Cohen Award for outstanding and steadfast and true allies, from all relationship between the United Pietrzak has over 25 years of our economic and military alliance Family” Association of Lodz and performance musicianship (Mon- States and Poland.” experience in leadership positions to our shared values. The Polish the Museum of the Independence in the not-for-profit sector. Pietrzak treal). “Poland has emerged as another Traditions in Lodz. Tickets are $30.00 each; students people resisted the yoke of com- had previously served as the direc- munist oppression for decades after anchor of political and economic Truth and Remembrance runs tor of the Burchfield Penney Art $20.00. For reservations contact stability in Europe,” said Senator Debbie Majka at (215) 627-1391, World War II, and their heroic and through March 11, 2015. Center, where he directed and su- Risch. “Poland’s strong commit- [email protected]. Tickets peaceful resistance hastened the end School group tours may be ar- pervised all aspects of the organiza- ment to our shared trans-Atlantic may also be purchased at the door. of the Soviet Union and the emer- ranged by calling (773) 384-3352, tion. He oversaw the completion of values and their willingness to fight ext. 2112. A light reception follows the recital. gence of one Europe, whole and a new 84,000 sq. ft. museum and a free. My Polish heritage has given alongside the United States in Iraq MINNESOTA successful $36.6 million capital and WASHINGTON, D.C. me an identity and a set of beliefs and Afghanistan are highlights of MINNEAPOLIS — Feb. 14. Bal endowment campaign. Adam Zagajewski will be having that make me the Senator I am their friendship to the U.S.” Karnawałowy (Carnival Ball). a bilingual poetry reading at the Fol- with a belief in freedom, a belief in Senators Mikulski, Murphy and This event is sponsored by the Pol- PENNSYLVANIA ger Shakespeare Library, 201 East people, and a belief that we must al- Risch launched the U.S. Senate ish American Cultural Institute of PHILADELPHIA — The Pol- Capitol St., SE, Monday, March 16 ways speak truth to power.” Caucus on Poland in the 113th Con- Minnesota (PACIM), and this year ish Heritage Society of Philadel- at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can Mikulski said she will continue gress. will honor the Polanie Club, a lead- phia, an affiliate of the American be purchased thru the Folger Box er in cultivating interest for Polish Council for Polish Culture (ACPC) Office (202) 544-7077 or www.fol- culture for more than eighty years announces its Annual Chopin Con- ger.edu/poetry. in the Twin Cities area. 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RELIGION / Benjamin Fiore, S.J. Orchard Lake Polish Mission, State Museum, Bring Auschwitz Exhibit to United Nations ORCHARD LAKE, Mich. — ROBINSON EMILY PHOTO: organizations whose efforts help tance, and career training. Sr. Joh- The Polish Mission of the Orchard shape amd improve the greater Li- nice Rzadkiewicz, CSSF, together Lake Schools continues nationwide vonia, Mich., community. with Srs. M. Catheine Raczkows- cultural programs aimed at high- ki, CSSF & M. Rose Szymanski, lighting Poland and Polish culture. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO ... CSSF coordinate the work of 10 The Polish Mission is America’s Nativity Prep Boston, celebrating staff members and more than 100 leading non-profit cultural institu- 25 years. School president Fr. John volunteers. As Sr. Johnice says, the tion. The apex of this mission is the Wronski, S.J. marked the anni- center hopes to affirm those who exclusive partnership with the Aus- versary by declaring “Twenty-five come to them “so often alone, so chwitz-Birkenau State Museum of years later, our successful gradu- often mired in their brokenness. We Poland, the world’s most authentic ates are beacons of hope in a weary help them to remember that they are symbol of the Holocaust. world that still longs for peace, jus- not alone. We help them to remem- To commemorate the 70th an- tice and equality. The hope they of- ber that God loves them.” niversary of the liberation of Aus- fer is not unlike the hope that was chwitz (Jan. 27, 1945), The Polish born into the world in a cold, dark P A P A L Mission, in cooperation with the stable in Bethlehem long ago.” Na- BLESSING Permanent Mission of Poland to tivity Prep is part of a network of S C R O L L S the United Nations, took the three- middle schools recently established UNDERGO ton Forbidden Art exhibition to the to serve underprivileged children A CHANGE. United Nations, New York City. The Forbidden Art exhibit examines the work of the prisoners in World in inner-city neighborhoods where War II German-run concentration camps. Archbishop This most authentic memorial of the public education has failed to meet Konrad Krajewski, Pope Fran- Holocaust, genocide, and the terror RELIGIOUS BROADCASTS. Fr. across the world. Dr. Smolinski is their needs. cis’ almoner or director of chari- of the concentration camps begins Rick Poblocki, pastor of St. Jo- an otrhopedic surgeon and member table works, announced that from FELICIANS HELPING THE the worldwide commemorations of saphat’s Church in Cheektowaga, of the foundation’s board of direc- now on, papal blessing scrolls for NEEDY. the liberation of Auschwitz. N.Y. shares the microphone with tors. The doctors and surgeons in Felician Sisters, celebrat- couples about to be married and The exhibit presents modern Fr. Martin Moleski, S.J., professor the foundation specialize in helping ing 140 years of service in the celebrating anniversaries, people Holocaust education, in full co- of Theology at Canisius College, individuals who suffer from facial United States, continue to find new marking significant birthdays, operation with the team of profes- Buffalo, N.Y., on Buffalo’s WLOF or bodily disfigurement as a result ways to serve. At Villa Maria Col- and other special occasions, will sionals at Auschwitz-Birkenau in radio 101.7 FM. They alternate an- of diseases, acts of violence or ac- lege, Cheektowaga, NY, they have be prepared within the Vatican Poland. The cooperation between swering questions on a program cidents. Their patients’ self-esteem opened an After School Home- rather than in the multitude of The Polish Mission and the State called “Calling All Catholics.” The and quality of life are vastly im- work Program to provide support stores throughout Rome who had Museum has been endorsed by both station is part of the EWTN network proved as a result. throughout the year to low-income accomplished that task for a fee. Vice President Biden and President started by Mother Angelica in Ala- In the last five years, Dr. Smolin- students from Cheektowaga el- Giving these blessing scrolls Barack Obama. bama. The station can also be heard ski has gone to Haiti, Vietnam, Gha- ementary schools. Sr. Paul Ma- has been a tradition since the According to Polish Mission di- through the iCatholic mobile app na and Armenia. While many of his rie Baczkowski CSSF and Sr. M. practice began under Pope Leo rector Marcin Chumiecki, “We have and is also on Facebook. patients had national health insur- Fredrica Polanski represented the XIII some 100 years ago. Arch- brought the message of Auschwitz, The biggest challenge for the sta- ance in their countries, they did not sisters at the formal inauguration of bishop Krajewski explained in a tangible way, to the United tion is getting the word out about the have access to doctors. Some pa- the program. that the change will ensure that States.” station according to Jim Wright, one tients, requiring extensive, multiple Entering the 30th year of service apostolic benedictions raise as Auschwitz-Birkenau State Mu- of the station’s founders. “That’s the surgeries, are brought to the United to its neighborhood, the Response to much money as possible for the seum Director Dr. Piotr Cywiński hardest challenge, getting people to States for the operations. Founda- Love Center has seen its volunteers poor and at the same time elimi- said that “It is urgently critical that know about Catholic radio. Then tion also recruits doctors throughout grow and its programs diversify. It nate fakes. The new benedic- we preserve Auschwitz, the most they need to decide to listen.” the United States and raises funds started as a food pantry in 1985 with tion scrolls will be produced on authentic symbol of the Holocaust.” He went on to explain that 40% to send them around the world. Par- an unexpected gift of food from the computers, rather than done by He said the UN is a “most mean- of the station’s listeners are non- ticipating physicians have included Buffalo Niagara Convention Center hand, as has been the practice up ingful venue for Forbidden Art in Catholics who want to know about plastic surgeons, ophthalmologists, and has since expanded to include to now. Calligraphers in Rome the United States, but it will be most the faith. The station is 100% listen- gynecologists,urologists, anesteh- multi-faceted outreach ministries are not happy with this change. especially important to the global er supported, said communications siologists and others. “I hope we including the food pantry (feeding It is important to realize that the community of survivors, many of director Zach Krajacic.”We have change their lives,” Dr. Smolinski some 3,000 households last year), payment has always been for the whom will participate personally in two fund drives, and it literally sus- said. “There are people who had clothing distribution, educational parchment scroll and not for the this remarkable anniversary.” tains us. God gives us just enough problems, from either a physical or programs and high school equiva- blessing itself, since blessings Dr. Cywiński and Chumiecki, for us. He never fails us.” social situation, that they were no lency instruction and English as cannot be bought or sold. along with Deputy Secretary Gen- able to function in society.” a second language, medical assis- eral of the UN, Jan Eliasson; Pol- CHANGING LIVES OVERSEAS. ish Ambassador to the UN, Bogus- Dr. Robert Smolinski is part of the STO LAT TO ... Sr. Rose Marie MODLITWY law Winid; U.S. Ambassador to the Hope for Tomorrow Foundation, Kujawa, CSSF, president of Ma- United Nations, Samantha Power; an organization of doctors and sur- donna University, on being inducted and Israeli Ambassador to the UN, PUBLICATION OF PRAYERS. The Polish American Journal gladly accepts prayers ads for publication. geons based in Williamsville, N.Y. in the 1835 Livonia Hall of Fame. They must be received by the 10th of each month, prior to the month of publication, and must be Ron Prosor, opened the exhibit on pre-paid at the cost of $15.00 each, which can be paid by check or charge. If you have any questions that provides reconstructive surgery The Hall of Fame was started 10 regarding this policy, please call 1 (800) 422-1275 or (716) 312-8088. January 21. It will be on display at no cost in developing countries years ago to honor individuals and through February. PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN. (Never Known To Fail). Oh, most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. Oh Holy Mary, CULTURAL TELEGRAM / Kasia Romanowska Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart and succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (three times). Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (three times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days and then you must Stanisław Barańczak Dies at Age 68, publish and it will be granted to you. With loving thanks, E.W. Tadeusz Konwicki Dies at 88 January was the month in which and screenwriter, as well as movie created a special edition – the M16 we lost two magnificent Polish in- director, Konwicki died in Warsaw bottle in a limited run of 100 bottles, tellectuals. at age 88. His works such as: “From the income from which will be do- The outstanding poet, trans- the Besieged City,” “A Chronicle of nated mostly to charity. Knowing lator and essayist – Stanisław Amorous Incidents,” and “Ascen- Bond’s penchant for the “shaken, Barańczak died at his home in sion Into Heaven,” depict war and not stirred” martini, hopefully in the Newtonville, in the suburbs of Bos- Stalinism with a protagonist unable new movie he won’t have to grapple ton, Mass. Barańczak has long suf- to accept and establish his identity. with a hangover. fered from Parkinson’s disease. His works served as an analysis In 1968 he released his debut of social memory and are to these MAMMA MIA! IN WARSAW. A volume of poetry “Facial Correc- days, an important cinematic and longtime Broadway hit (played from tion.” He was one of the most sig- literary legacy in a post-war Poland. 2001) and a global sell-out, Mamma nificant artists and the creator of the Mia!, will have a grand opening in so-called “New Wave” – a postwar NA ZDROWIE, JAMES BOND! Feb. in Warsaw’s “Teatr Roma.” trend in Polish poetry. In 1981 he Agent 007 Drinks Polish Vodka The musical based on the great- was offered a job at Harvard Univer- in a New Movie “Spectre.” James est hit songs by Abba, such as sity and moved to the United States. Bond’s drinks are always an im- “Mamma Mia,” “Chiquitita,” “Take After the introduction of martial law portant issue in the saga about the a Chance on Me” and “Waterloo,” in Poland, he decided to stay per- Agent of Her Majesty. This time, the is an entertaining yet touching story manently in the U.S. The most im- one chosen for the most famous spy about a mother and a daughter who portant Barańczak’s works are: “In is the alcohol produced in Żyrardów, tries to find out her real father’s One Breath,” and “Tryptych with Poland. For the first time in history, identity. The Polish production is Concrete, Fatigue and Snow.” He one of the most recognizable, luxury the 17th foreign-language version was also a brilliant translator among Polish brand — Belvedere Vodka of this musical. others of the works of Shakespeare. — will be a part of the famous mov- Tickets are available at the Roma He won the 1999 NIKE Award. ie “Spectre”, starring Daniel Craig. box office and the theater’s website News about Tadeusz Kon- The movie has its premiere on Nov. (www.teatrroma.pl). wicki’s death came on Jan. 7. Prose 6, 2015, yet Belvedere has already Price ranges from zl.70 to zl.150. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • FEBRUARY 2015 www.polamjournal.com 7

HAPPENINGS: CHICAGO STYLE / Geraldine Balut Coleman “Rutkowski Way” Street Dedication from PAL-PAC’s executive direc- Kalinowski Band. Events conclud- Los Angeles-based Polish compos- tor, Kinga Aleksandrowicz, and ed with a raffle of assorted prizes. er, Wlad Marhulets, with a libretto PACC’s executive director, Bogdan Guests also had the opportunity by Stephanie Fleischmann and Eric Pukszta. Introductory remarks were to meet Adam Lizakowski, Chi- Einhorn. Based on a graphic novel then given by Anna Morzy, presi- cago’s premiere Polish poet, author by Rutu Modan, an Israeli illustra- dent of PACC, Lucas Fuksa, presi- of the newly published 40 Listow tor, it tells the story of “a woman and dent of PAL-PAC, Michal Krynski, Poetyckich (40 Poetic Letters from her daughter who travel to modern- chairman of the board of the PAL- Chicago to Pieszyce). Mr. Liza- day Warsaw to try to regain family PAC Junior Board, and Arie Zweig, kowski graciously autographed his property lost during World War II.” PAL-PAC’s chairman of the board. books. The opera, with its klezmer-flavored In his remarks, Mr. Zweig intro- The PACC is at the forefront of music, will include members of Chi- duced Illinois Governor-Elect Bruce encouraging and promoting domes- cago’s renowned Maxwell Street tic and foreign Klezmer Band. trade to benefit “The Property” will be present- its members and ed in conjunction with the Lyric’s future business premiere of Weinberg’s “The Pas- Street dedication gathering. associates. It is senger,” and will be performed at Henry J. “Hank” Rutkows- Medal, and the POW Medal. Before a not-for-profit two locations. Southside Chicago- ki, Sr., 89, is a longtime fixture in retiring in 1993, he worked for 40 organization in- ans can have the opportunity of see- Chicago’s southwest side, Archer years at Schulze & Birch Biscuit corporated in the ing this opera at the Logan Center Heights neighborhood. He is also Company in Chicago’s Bridgeport State of Illinois of Performing Arts at the University well-known at his St. Bruno Par- area. as a business as- of Chicago, February 25-27, 2015. ish. For the past 70 years and on It was quite a surprise, when, sociation. As the Northsiders can see performances every December 6th, “Hank” has at- on December 6, 2014, Rutkowski voice of numer- at the North Shore Center of Per- PHOTO: PACC tended mass at St. Bruno Church to walked into St. Bruno’s Church and Arie Zweig, Frank Spula, and Bob Dold. ous Polish Ameri- forming Arts in Skokie, March 4-5, dedicate a mass to the memory of a found family members, friends, vet- can business men 2015. Tickets are available at (312) lost World War II crewmate, Joseph erans, Mayor Rahm Emmanuel, and Rauner, who came to the podium and women, the PACC’s goals in- 827-5600 or at lyricopera.org/prop- Marlowe of South Carolina. 14th Ward alderman Edward Burke and addressed the Polish American clude promoting member business- erty. Very few know about Rutkows- sitting in the pews. It was Burke community. Polish Deputy Consul es and enhancing trade relations be- The Newberry Consort, a Chica- ki, a World War II decorated vet- who had learned about Rutkowski, General Robert Rusiecki then fol- tween the United States and Poland. go-based classical music group, will eran and a former prisoner of war. when he happened to meet up with lowed with holiday greetings and PAL-PAC is an organization that explore early Polish music, from the In 1943, at the age of 17 and with him after mass on December 6, included a short reflection on 2014’s addresses social, civic, and business Renaissance world of Copernicus to permission from his parents, Rut- 2013. important historic anniversaries. interests of the Polish American the Baroque Period. Three concerts kowski enlisted in the U.S. Army Rutkowski was to be honored Among the guests in attendance community in the United States. will be co-directed by Tom Zajac, a Air Corps. On December 6, 1944, by having a street dedicated to him. were: Illinois Congressman-Elect Chicago native, and a Consort au- Sergeant Rutkowski and crewmem- The Chicago City Council chroni- Bob Dold; Judge James Pieczonka; CLASSICAL EVENTS NOT BE dience favorite. The program will bers were assigned to bomb oil re- cled his service to his country and Chicago’s 30th Ward Alderman Ar- MISSED. If you live in the Chi- include Polish dances, folk tunes, fineries in Marsberg, Germany. This his Archer Heights neighborhood iel Reboyras; Niles Mayor Andrew cago area or plan on visiting, don’t songs, and choral repertory from was his first mission aboard the by naming a street (a section of Przybylo; and Polish National Alli- forget to see “The Passenger,” an Poland’s rich musical culture and B-17 flying fortress, Blanco Diablo 48th Street at Harding), just outside ance and Polish American Congress opera by Mieczysław Weinberg, from one of Chicago’s most vibrant (White Devil), and it would be the the church in his honor: Henry J. President Frank Spula. performed by the Lyric Opera of ethnic communities. These concerts crew’s last. Shortly after completing “Hank” Rutkowski Way.” The evening continued with din- Chicago at the Civic Opera House will run from March 20-22, 2015, at its bombing mission, the fortress’s Rutkowski understandably was ner and wine, followed by dessert from February 24 to March 25, three different locations. For further right wing was hit by anti-aircraft overwhelmed, but known for his donated by Bogna Solak of Oak 2015. Tickets are available at (312) information contact the Newberry flak. The plane quickly lost fuel and humility, he acknowledged that the Mill Bakery, a performance by Po- 827-5600 or at lyricopera.org. Also, Consort at (773) 669-7355 or info@ altitude. The crew bailed out over real heroes are “the ones that didn’t lanie, a Polish dance troupe, and coming to Chicago is “The Proper- newberryconsort.com. Nazi-occupied Holland. Eight crew- come back.” dancing to the live music of Marek ty,” a klezmer opera, composed by members survived, but Marlowe’s parachute malfunctioned and he PACC & PAL-PAC HOST HOLI- was killed. The crew was immedi- DAY PARTY. The second an- CELEBRATE EASTER WITH US! ately captured and spent the rest of nual holiday party jointly hosted the war as prisoners of war at the by Polish American Chamber of Weso³ego Stalag Luft 1 prisoner of war camp Commerce (PACC) and the Polish in Barth, Germany. It was a camp American Leadership - Political Alleluja! for captured Allied airmen. Russian Action Committee (PAL-PAC) was soldiers freed the camp on May 8, held on December 12, at the elegant Send greetings to family and 1945. European Crystal Banquets in Ar- friends across the miles Today, Rutkowski, the only sur- lington Heights, Illinois. Almost with a patron ad in our vivor of this crew, is the recipient 450 guests attended. The evening Easter 2015 edition of the Good Conduct Medal, the Air began with a meet and greet cocktail Medal, the European Theatre of War hour, followed by special greetings aster brings spiritual renewal. It is a time MILESTONES / Richard Poremski Ewhen once again Bronislawa Rynkowski Turns 100 our beautiful traditions and customs come to life. TIMELESS TRADITIONS, like the blessing of Easter foods on Holy BALTIMORE, Md. – There phasis on this auspicious birthday They are reminders of the Saturday, are shared by Poles and their descendents across the globe. was quite a celebration here on occasion. Blessings and prayers inseparable relationship Your support directly helps the Polish American Journal’s mission to New Year’s Eve, 2014: the 100th were given in Polish and English. keep these customs alive for future generations, and to teach those who Birthday of Bronislawa (“Bronia”) Many toasts were made followed between our heritage and have forgotten the ways of our ancestors. Rynkowski. by a recounting of Bronia’s long our faith. She was born in and well-lived years YES! 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GROWING UP POLISH AMERICAN / R. Lucjan Łaniewski PĄCZKI DAY VS. TŁUSTY CZWARTEK Pieces of Heaven In Poland, pączki are eaten After a grueling day battling real or perceived of the Formica right through it. At just the especially on Fat Thursday forces of evil, serious relaxation is in order, and proper time, she sets aside the roller and (Tłusty Czwartek), the what better way than to have a cup of good, hot ponders the delicate sheet for a moment, last Thursday prior to Ash tea, or preferably coffee, czarna, z fusami (black, much like an artist would analyze his or her Wednesday and the beginning of brewed right in the cup) and a delectable pastry, work in progress, deciding what color next Lent, this year, February 12. The Polish style, of course. to apply. She reaches for the knife, and in traditional reason for making I grew up in New York City with my Polish a flash—I dare not blink—the sheet is per- pączki was to use up all the lard, parents and their Polish friends, and that’s what I fectly scored into strips, each about 3 cm sugar, eggs and fruit in the house, observed them doing, and that’s what I longed to by 15-20 cm, with not a square centimeter because their consumption was its temporary resting place: a large flat pan lined do myself someday. unused. I stare in awe at her hand as it produces, forbidden by Catholic fasting with towels which thirstily suck up the excess Ah, but that was several lives ago. Now we live in blur of movement, another quick series of tik- practices during Lent. lard. in Sandy, Utah, where we’re served green jello tik-tik’s, magically conjuring up a slit of just the In North America, particular- We repeat this process, cooking three or four with shredded carrots both as a vegetable and as right length along the belly of each strip. ly the large Polish communities at a time, until the holding pan is covered with a dessert (yes, it’s as revolting as it sounds), most Hands washed and ready for this very mo- of Chicago, Detroit, and other a layer of faworki. Somehow, mother finds yet of the coffee tastes like swill, the most popular ment, I anxiously await the inevitable nod of ap- large cities across the Midwest, another hand which she uses to sift a snowstorm bagels are not boiled, but steamed before baking proval. Pączki Day is celebrated annu- of powdered sugar over the still-warm pastries. (oy!), and the beer, well, it can only be described The race begins! I struggle to peel one of the ally by immigrants and locals This process went on for what seemed like as almost-near-beer. Lattespressacino snobs sheer strips from the table. Then, with jaw set and alike. The date of this observance hours. The result was a pastry so light that you might counter my coffee sentiment with the fact tongue protruding from the corner of my mouth, merges with that of pre-Lenten could eat about seventy-three of them before you that there are Starbucks in Utah. Well, there are, using as much delicacy as a small boy’s clumsy traditions of other immigrants even felt like you ate anything at all. but so what? Wild mushrooms grow here, too, fingers can muster, I painstakingly feed one end (e.g., Pancake Day, Mardi Gras) but that doesn’t mean they’re all edible. of the strip through the slit, giving the pastry its on Fat Tuesday (February 17 for PIECES OF HEAVEN! They seemed to dis- The favorite confection of Utahns, desired … strangely mobius-like character. I shake it gently 2015). Chicagoans, due to the solve even before they got to your mouth. And no, demanded and greedily devoured by masses to even out the twin opposing spirals and hold it city’s sizable Polish population, of course, as you ate one, breathing wasn’t an of unruly children and mindless adults, is the up carefully for mother’s approval. With a smile celebrate the festival on both Fat option, for the slightest air current would raise venerable doughnut, mass-produced at the so- of pride, she nods her head. Gently, I lay my trea- Thursday and Fat Tuesday, and a cloud of the white powdered sugar onto your called “bakery” department of the local super- sure next to the twelve she has already twisted also often eat pączki on Casimir face and shirt. market, and coated with tons of sugar and gobs in this time, and I take on another. Before long, Pulaski Day. In Buffalo, Toledo, Mom always made faworki in batches of of icing in unnatural colors. A far cry from pączki all the strips have been properly inverted and ar- Cleveland, Detroit, Grand Rap- about 400-500, but she’d always have to allocate (Polish-style doughnuts), indeed. In civilized cit- ranged in formation, much like soldiers, lying at ids, Milwaukee, South Bend, portions to neighbors, friends, the landlord, co- ies like New York, Chicago, and others, one can attention, awaiting orders. and Windsor, Pączki Day is cel- workers, and so on. We always got “stuck” with hop into a cab and within minutes, be surrounded ebrated on Fat Tuesday. the (yum!) burnt and broken ones, and a small by ethnic treats galore. Oh, what I wouldn’t give MEANWHILE, with her other pair of hands, The Pączki Day celebrations plate of about seventeen orphans that refused to for a decent napoleon, or a rogalik, or a hearty mother has already prepared the cooking pot and in some areas are even larger fit properly on the serving trays. Of course, we loaf of pumpernickel, or a creamy sernik, or a heated the lard (yes, lard!) to just beyond the than many celebrations for St. were too polite to snarf all these down at once, so plump makowiec, or ... faworki. smoking point. My assignment has now changed; Patrick’s Day. In Hamtramck, the last few got relegated to the fridge, and took a I now must send these soldiers into battle to face Michigan, an enclave of Detroit, few nerve-wracking days to vanish. THE TIME MACHINE travels back to the mid- certain death! (Hey, remember that I’m just a kid there is an annual Pączki Day The last ones always became moist and 1950s. I hear the clatter in the kitchen, and listen at the time, ok? I simply had a slightly morbid (Shrove Tuesday) Parade, which droopy, sitting in a gooey sugar mess. In actual- to the hypnotic “thunk, thunk, thunk” of the roll- imagination, which was perfectly normal for has gained a devoted following. ity, saving those for us was merely a formality, as ing pin as my mother, with just the right balance kids that age.) Mother stands poised with a fork In the Metro Detroit area, it is many of the ones destined for distribution never of gentle firmness, convinces a clump of mildly in each hand as I gingerly slip a twisted strip into so widespread throughout the quite made it to the serving trays. sweet dough to the proper thinness. Patiently, I the hot lard, trying not to make it splash. It disap- region that many bakeries have Pączki? Feh! watch her, my elbows on the table and my chin pears for half an instant in the murky liquid, then line-ups on Pączki Day. Sorry, had to wipe a tear from my eye and resting in both hands. suddenly pops to the surface in a sea of bubbling In some areas, Pączki Day drool off my chin. “Mamusiu,” I say, “I’ve heard that some peo- foam, now horribly deformed and puffed up by is celebrated with pączki-eating So, you see, Polish culture is more than just ple make faworki thick and big, and that one is the hot lard. In seconds, mother places the tines contests. The eating contest in arguing politics, history, or the subtle nuances of enough for a meal.” of the forks in just the right spots under the strip, Evanston, Illinois, started in polka music; it is tradition. Everyone has their She says nothing, but the suggestion of a smile and with a flick of both wrists, flips it over, caus- 2010, and is held on the week- own “faworki” story and you’ve heard mine. In and the twinkle in her eye betray her thoughts, as ing hardly a ripple. A few seconds later, when end before Fat Tuesday, while a land of green-jello-with-shredded-carrots, it is she continues rolling, rolling, coaxing the elastic the cooking process is complete, the forks form Hamtramck’s contest is held on a rare treat to even discuss such matters. In life, dough so thin, you can clearly see the designs a stretcher and lift the perfectly cooked strip to the holiday. one needs pleasant memories. PICKUP A PACK OF PALATE-PLEASING PĄCZKI. Once again, Polish Youngstown will be selling these delicious seasonal treats for your en- POLISH CHEF / Robert Strybel joyment. They will be ready for pick-up on Fat Tuesday morning, Feb. 17, starting at 7:30 a.m. at Kravitz Delicatessen Liberty, 3135 Belmont Ave. Youngstown, Ohio 44505 or at Kravitz’s Poland Library, 311 S. Main It’s Pączki Time! Street, Poland, Ohio. Costs are $1.50/pączek and $15/one dozen with a pre- order. Preorder recommended. Flavors available include apricot/custard/ PĄCZKI, POLISH DOUGHNUTS (pączki). Com- 1 to 2-1/2 hours. It is normal for the dough to rise lekvar (plum), poppyseed, rose hip, and sugared (plain). bine 2 cakes mashed yeast with 1 c flour and 1 c warm and collapse. Beat in 3 more c flour and beat on high All proceeds go to benefit Polish Yougstown’s children’s programming milk in a bowl and leave in warm place to rise. Beat about 4 min. Add remaining 3 cups of flour and beat and growing scholarship fund. For more information call (330) 746-8900. well 6 egg yolks with 1/3 c sugar, add 1/3 c warm milk on high until thickened (about 4 min). Dough will be Downloadable order forms at www.polishyoungstown.org. and continue to beat in double boiler until mixture on the sticky side! Transfer to floured bread-board. thickens. Remove from flame and continue beating Sprinkle top of dough with flour but do not knead it until mixture is lukewarm. Sift 3 c flour onto bread- into the dough. Press down with hands or roll out 1/2” board, mix in yeast mixture, egg mixture, 1/2 jigger thick. Cut into rounds with glass or pastry cutter and rum, brandy or vodka, 1/2 t salt, 1 t vanilla and grated place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush away rind of 1/2 a lemon. Knead thoroughly, gradually add- any clinging flour and spray or sprinkle dough with ing 1/3 c melted butter. Continue kneading vigorously water. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise about 30 until air blisters appear and dough no longer sticks min. In cast-iron pot or electric roaster heat lard or oil to hands. Place in warm bowl, cover with clean dish to 350°. In hot fat 2- 3” deep cook several pączki at a towel or plastic wrap and allow to double in bulk in a time 2-3 min or until bottom is golden brown, then flip warm, draft-free place. Roll dough out 1/2 inch thick over and cook the other side to a golden brown. Trans- and cut into circles with glass or biscuit-cutter. Place fer pączki to absorbent paper. As above, they may be on parchment, cover with clean tea towel or plastic filled, or unfilled, plain, dusted with confectioner’s wrap and allow to double in bulk. Fry a few at a time sugar or glazed. without crowding in hot 350° lard or shortening until brown on both sides. For plain pączki dust with pow- ANGEL WINGS (faworki, chruściki, chrust). dered sugar or apply plain glaze. (Mix 1 c confection- Mound 4 c. flour on bread-board, make a volcano-like er’s sugar with 1-2 T milk or rum until spreadable.) crater at top, in which deposit 4 raw egg yolks and 1 T For filled pączki use a pastry bag or syringe to inject a white distilled vinegar or 100 proof vodka. With knife bit of rose-petal jam, powidła (Polish plum butter) or blade shovel flour into crater, fold in 1/2 c sour cream other jam of choice. Then dust with powdered sugar and combine ingredients well. Knead dough until firm, or glaze as above. roll it into a ball and then beat the living daylights out GLUTEN-FREE PĄCZKI (pączki bezglutenowe). of in with a heavy, wooden rolling-pin. Reform into a Combine ½ c sugar, 1 t salt, 1-3/4 c warm milk, 1 ball and continue beating until air blisters appear. Roll stick butter and 4 beaten eggs and stir until smooth out 1/4 of the dough at a time very thin, keep the rest and blended. Stir in 1-1/2 T (2 packets) active dry wrapped in plastic wrap so it doesn’t dry out. Cut into yeast, let stand 5 min (or longer until yeast dissolves) 4x1 inch strips, make a vertical slit at center and pull and stir again. Add ¼ c 100 proof vodka and 1 t va- one end through the slit to form a bow. Fry briefly in nilla extract. Transfer mixture to electric stand mix- hot lard or shortening until pale golden brown on both er. Using the paddle attachment while adding 1-1/2 sides and gently remove with slotted spoon to paper- c gluten-free flour and stir on low until smooth and towel-lined tray. Dust with confectioner’s sugar. Pro- well blended. Set aside in a warm place to rise for ceed the same way with the remaining dough. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • FEBRUARY 2015 www.polamjournal.com 9

SPOTLIGHT ON LONG ISLAND / Barbara Szydlowski Czy będziesz moja? Will You Be Mine? Now that the New Year is here, Candlemas Day and come out to see martyred on the eve of the feast of to be used and pancakes were the cut and the Northeast, Sun., Feb. 8 what resolutions did you make, as if it is still winter. If it is a sunny Lupercalia. traditional way of doing this. It was at 2:00 p.m. Also, applications will you sat comfortable in your pajamas day, the animals will see their shad- a time of great festivity before the be available for the Founders Schol- by the fireplace? ows and go back to earth for a fur- LAISSEZ LES BON TEMPS fasting and penance during Lent. arship on March 1 for Nassau and ther 40 days. If it is cloudy they will ROULEZ! Let us party, for it is Mar- Suffolk County students of Polish THE SHORT MONTH. The Italians not be frightened by their shadows di Gras time! THIS CHRISTMAS PAST. What descent attending college in the Fall. say “February, the shortest month in and will stay about ground. The origin of Mardi Gras can be a way for me to start the Holidays Coming to the museum in the year, is also the worst.” Febru- traced to medieval Europe, pass- by attending two of the Christmas March: a Spring Concert. Details in ary was the Roman month of puri- ONE OF THE POLISH GREATS ing through Rome and Venice in Concerts on Long Island. The first next month’s column. fication. It was the shortest month born into nobility on February 4, the 17th and 18th centuries to the one was at the Polish American Mu- The museum mourns the loss of because Augustus Caesar took a day 1746 was Tadeusz Kosciuszko, French House of the Bourbons. seum on December 14, featuring the the last founding member, Julian from February and added it to Au- who in time would help the people From here, the traditional revelry all male voices of the Oginski Cho- Jurus. gust to make that month (which had on two continents in their struggle of “Boeuf Gras” or fatted calf, fol- rus, which sang traditional Polish The museum is open on Wednes- been named after him) longer than for freedom. There are many in- lowed France to her colonies. New kolędy, and the Slavic Arts Ensem- day, Thursday, and Friday from July (which had been named for Ju- teresting books pertaining to Kos- Orleans was established in 1718 by ble performing classical Christmas 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Group tours, lius Caesar.) ciuszko. The ones I found most the French Canadian explorer Jean music. please call for an appointment at informative were “The Purest Son Baptiste Le Moyne Sieur de Bien- The day after Christmas, St. Ste- (516) 883-6542. CANDLEMAS. February 2, Can- of Liberty” by James Pula, “Peas- ville. By the 1730s Mardi Gras was phen’s Day, it was a Polish Mass dlemas Day, takes its name from the ant Prince” Alex Storozynski, and celebrated openly in New Orleans, at St. Ladislaus Church, followed AND NOW YOU KNOW. If you blessing of candles on this day for “Friends of Liberty” by Gary Nash. but not as we know it of today. In by a Christmas Concert featur- wondered why you make resolution use in church throughout the com- the early 1740s Louisiana’s gover- ing Polish kolędy sung by Klaudia for the New Year (and never keep ing year. It is the feast of the pre- CZY BĘDZIESZ MOJA? Long be- nor, the Marquis de Vaudreuil, es- Morelowska,and Evelina Backiel, them), you are following a tradition sentation of Christ in the Temple fore St. Valentine became the patron tablished elegant balls. accompanied by violinist Krystyna the Romans began each year. They when Simeon hailed him as “A light saint of lovers, a festival was held The earliest reference to Mardi Wirkowski. There were also Christ- made promises to the god Janus, to lighten the Gentiles.” Christians in ancient Rome during February in Gras “Carnival” appears in a 1781 mas songs sung by Tom Kozakie- for whom the month of January is used to light candles for Baby Je- honor of the great god Pan. The fes- report to the Spanish governing wicz. named. While in the Medieval era, sus and Mother Mary and perhaps tival was called Lupercalia, and one body. That year, the Perseverance the knights took the “peacock vow” that is why in some areas today, the of its customs was for the names of Benevolent & Mutual Aid Asso- LECTURE TIME. The Polish at the end of the Christmas season snowdrops which are evidence at young men and women to be shaken ciation was the first of hundreds of American Museum located at 16 each year to re-affirm their -com this season are known as Candlemas in a box and then drawn in lottery clubs and carnival organizations Belleview Avenue, Port Washing- mitment to chivalry. The ancient Bells or Mary’s tapers. fashion to choose sweethearts. It formed in New Orleans. ton, New York, will hold a lecture, Babylonian made promises to their There is an old belief that all hi- happened that in the third century, Shrove Tuesday is the day be- “Tracing your Ancestors,” with Pro- gods at the start each year that they bernating animals, and especially Bishop Valentine of Rome, noted fore Lent begins. Eggs and fat were fessor Jonathan Shea of the Polish would return borrowed objects and the badger (groundhog) wake up on for his goodness and chastity, was not eaten during Lent, so they had Genealogical Society of Connecti- pay their debts.

THE PONDERING POLE / Ed Poniewaz Lasso the Moon! Even though we live in a Jetson’s find the answers George”) he pays ous gut-wrenching decision mak- tress from Bayonne, N.J., married to thank you Joseph for that. Check out world of science and technology, Mary a visit at her home. George ing about whom to marry, to form a the singer Bobby Darin, and whose the Polish American String Band 50 as you know, I remain a guy of the Bailey is torn about where he is in family with, and share a wonderful grandparents came from Vilna and Shades of Hay on the official Mum- past. Tradition and history mean life, where he is going, and what life together. Whatever the formula Izby, Poland. mer’s Parade website http://mum- a lot to me. Along with our Polish to do next; to become independent in finding the “someone who will A nice tribute to Martha Stew- mers.com/ for 2015. I was very customs, every Christmas I make a and the adventurer he yearns to be help you find the answers,” whether art appeared on the Yahoo ticker. impressed with the group’s perfor- point to watch It’s a Wonderful Life, or commit to the woman he loves. it is dancing the Charleston, living In a Forbes magazine article titled mance and you can watch it yourself the greatest movie ever made. Mary on the other hand is the im- in Bedford Falls, or simply that both “30 Under 30 Who Are Moving the from the website. There are a number of angles and movable object who knows exactly of our grandmas came from Lomza, World in 2015,” the actress Blake v v v messages in It’s a Wonderful Life be- what she wants and eventually Mary I hope and pray all of our kids lasso Lively, age 27 is featured as the cre- If you have a thought about this sides the main one (which as Clar- captures and consumes him by her the moon! ator of a web-site called Preserve month’s topic, have an answer to ence tells George) is each “man’s will and feminine presence, ending Happy Valentine’s Day! Ja cie that “sells clothes, food, and home the question, have a question of life touches so many other lives. in one of the most passionate em- kocham! goods that reflect Lively’s taste in your own, or have interesting facts When he isn’t around, he leaves an braces and kisses of all time. I’m U.S.-made artisanal goods, crafts, to share, contact me at: Edward Po- POLISH OR NOT? awful hole.” If we think our life is holding an ice cube on the back of Seen on the and foods.” The article mentions niewaz, 6432 Marmaduke Avenue, meaningless, worthless, or without my neck right now thinking about it. EthniCelebs website, Erin Brady, that “as a kid, Lively idolized Mar- St. Louis, MO 63139 ; email ali- merit, when we really examine it Outstanding events in my won- Miss USA 2013 is Armenian, Irish, tha Stewart, and hoped to create her [email protected]. and think about it, we most likely derful world occurred most recently German, and Polish. She is a Con- own lifestyle brand one day.” N.B. If you send email, reference have been given more and accom- as two young couples dear to me necticut girl; does anyone from Dziękuje bardzo to Joseph John the Polish American Journal or the plished much more than we realize became engaged to be married. The Connecticut know how Polish she is and our life is important to others in first is the son of a Polish friend who or can you find out? At a minimum, Czepiel for the holiday greetings Pondering Pole in the subject line. ways we cannot imagine. That mes- is marrying a lovely young woman, just to be in the mix of that beautiful and interesting information espe- I will not open an email if I do not sage is apt and worth contemplating also of Polish descent. I have ob- creation, whatever the Polish per- cially about the Mummer’s New recognize the subject or the sender. for Americans and Polish Ameri- served a number of our young peo- centage is noteworthy. What a gor- Year’s Eve parade in Philadelphia. P.S. Why not a gift subscription cans alike. With that, my work is ple who cherish their Polish heritage geous woman. I never knew it existed, the history to the PAJ with that box of czeko- done, good night everybody! frustrated about pursuing or finding In the Janu- of it, the spectacle of it all, and so ladki for your Valentine’s sweetie? “Wonderful life” is the title someone of Polish extraction. Mar- ary Pondering theme but the movie includes a love riage is about a feeling of familiar- Pole, I spoke story, a struggle of good versus evil, ity, being connected on a number about the Pol- human failing, human triumph, and of levels, and being comfortable ish connection also has touches of ethnic — when around the other person. Culture for the story Mr. Potter calls George’s Savings and background can play a signifi- behind the mu- and Loan friends “garlic eaters” for cant part of that familiarity, con- sical Grease. instance. But it is St. Valentine’s nectedness, and comfort so I think From Wikipe- month and so I want to dwell on it is so neat that they found one an- SANDRA DEE. dia, “One of the the love story aspect represented in other. The Polish boys and girls are Family roots in popular songs the two great romantic parts of the out there! Hook up! Poland. of the Broad- movie. The first is when George The other is my youngest daugh- way musical meets up with Mary at the dance in ter Brigette Aniela and her fiancé and 1978 movie Grease is “Look at the high school gym and the other is Alex. I have watched them evolve Me, I’m Sandra Dee,” in which the when he visits her house and finally over the years into caring and ma- rebellious Rizzo satirizes new girl succumbs to falling in love with her. ture adults who now are like a blend Sandy’s (Dumbrowski) clean-cut The gym scene is reminiscent of good wine or bourbon getting image, likened to Sandra Dee’s.” of Romeo and Juliet where George better with age. I am busting with The real Sandra Dee was the daugh- spies Mary across the room and she happiness for them because I be- ter of Mary (Cymboliak) and John gazes at him. Mary’s eyes light up lieve they have their heads in the Zuck who were of Carpatho-Rusyn and the two are immediately drawn right places and seem very content descent. to one another. They dance, laugh, with each other. “Rusyns are an ethnic group from and tumble into the underground Both couples are happy and Eastern Europe, including Poland, pool and are “awash” in frivolity that makes me happy. God bless where Sandra’s family was from” and friendship. It is a light moment, them and I mention these two shin- (http://ethnicelebs.com/sandra-dee). full of puppy love, and how a couple ing examples because I hope and So a young woman from a North- of high-school kids might act. pray that our young Polish kids, west neighborhood in Chicago was Some time later, at the urging like George and Mary, experience the model for Sandy Dumbrowski of George’s mom (“nice girl that that mix of silliness and partying at who was modeled after Sandra Dee, Mary; the kind that will help you the gym and the transition to seri- a young woman and American ac- 10 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • FEBRUARY 2015

SPORTS / Tom Tarapacki Olejniczak Helped Keep the Packers Alive Sports fans board member, was elected to the the game from Duke’s legendary in NFL history, and the second- know the names seven-man executive committee in Mike Krzyzewski are now blaz- best in team history, following his of many of the 2013. ing their own trails in college bas- 158-point total last season. great coaches Today the Packers are the only ketball. In a very short time, Bobby Now in his ninth season and and players of non-profit, community-owned Hurley of the University of Buffalo heading to his third Pro Bowl, Gos- the Green Bay major league professional sports and Steve Wojciechowski of Mar- tkowski is the most accurate kicker Packers, but not team in the United States, located quette already are turning around in Patriots history, and one of the that many know in a small Wisconsin city of about their respective programs. most accurate kickers in the annals the name of the 100,000 people. Olejniczak played In his second year at Buffalo, of the NFL. Also, Gostkowski ranks Polish American a key role in laying the foundation Hurley continues to build on last first in career 50-yard attempts, hav- who played a big In 1950, while still mayor, Olejniczak was named to for that great success story. season, when he led the Bulls to ing made 13 of 17 (76.5 percent) role in the surviv- the Packers Board of Directors and led the civic drive their first ever outright MAC East from that range. al of that historic that sold shares in the team that brought in more Division title. Despite graduating franchise: Domi- than $100,000. some key players, UB has played ELSEWHERE IN THE NFL. Oak- nic Olejniczak. Packer fans were enraged. “I can well this season, including one of land kicker Sebastian Janikowski Olejniczak became president of the remember him taking me to a game two of the top programs in the coun- finished 2014 with a field goal per- Packers back in the late 1950s and and seeing him hung in effigy,” re- try on the road. The undersized Bulls centage of 86.4 pecent, hitting 19 played a key role in the survival and called his son Tom. “It was a pretty led at halftime before losing at No. 1 of his 22 attempts. At age 36 he’s success of the NFL’s storied fran- interesting start. But he was a tough Kentucky. Then, UB also led at the still strong, as his longest field goal chise. guy and had a thick skin. I think half before losing to No. 6 Wiscon- was 57 yards … In his second sea- He was a native of Green Bay, politics helped him with that.” sin, due in large part to a 25 points, son with Baltimore, fullback Kyle born in 1908. As a young man he His key move was heading the 11 rebounds and six blocked shots Juszczyk saw more action outside lived near the team’s stadium at that search committee for a new coach from the Badgers 7-ft. All-America of special teams and caught 19 pass- time, and often took part in the team that brought Vince Lombardi to candidate Frank Kaminsky. es … Rookie third round pick C.J. tradition of a youngster walking into Green Bay as coach and general Wojciechowski is doing well Fiedorowicz started eight games at the stadium with a player, carrying manager — but that wasn’t a no- as he works to rebuild the Golden tight end for the Houston Texans … the player’s helmet. brainer at the time. Lombardi was Eagles. Having played and coached former Jaguar SS Chris Prosinski Dominic grew up and, like his a good assistant for the New York at Duke for two decades, he’s put- finished the season with Philadel- father John, became a real estate Giants, but he had no head coaching ting into practice many of the les- phia. broker. He served as alderman from experience above high school. He sons he learned from the sport’s all- THEY SAID IT 1936 to 1944 and then as mayor for wasn’t known in the Midwest, hav- time winningest coach. However, at HALL-OF-FAMER. five terms from 1945 to 1955. As ing grown up, played and coached She’s only Marquette Wojciechowski has “The two things I’m quite sure mayor he was involved with a lot on the East Coast. Many wondered 40, but Liz (Janiszewski) John- showed that he can be flexible. we have big advantage over of important issues, like building a if the Brooklyn-born son of Ital- son (above) has been elected to the While Krzyzewski’s adher- the United States: women, pipeline to Lake Michigan and plan- ian immigrants would have trouble United States Bowling Congress ence to man-to-man pressure we have the most beau- ning a beltline around the city. How- gaining acceptance in a small Wis- Hall of Fame in the Superior Perfor- defense is legendary, Wojo tiful women … I mean ever, most people remember him for consin city that had a number of mance category. Liz will be induct- has used a zone defense, beautiful and smart and his role with the Packers. Western and Eastern European im- ed in a ceremony that will take place which he thinks better good culture, most In 1950, while still mayor, Ole- migrant communities, but few Ital- April 29 at the 2015 USBC Conven- suits his personnel. of them come from jniczak was named to the Packers ian Americans. tion in Omaha, Nebraska. She will The two former good houses. And Board of Directors. With the team In the end, Olejniczak got his be joined by fellow honoree Larry Duke point guards the second thing is desperate for money, he led the civ- man and the results were almost im- Laub and the three inductees pre- may someday be the food. We have a lot ic drive that sold shares in the team mediate. The Packers became the viously elected in the Outstanding leading candidates of farmers. We have that brought in more than $100,000. dominant team of the 1960s, win- USBC Performance category. to succeed Coach a lot of healthy food, Two years later he was named to ning five world championships over In 1996 Johnson won the first of K at the helm of I think the numbers the team’s Executive Committee. a seven-year span, including victo- her three U.S. Women’s Open titles the Blue Devils — show in the United He was also intimately involved in ries in the first two Super Bowls. and captured Professional Women’s if he ever decides to leave! States that 50% of the the building of New City Stadium While Lombardi was running the Bowling Association Rookie of people in the U.S. are A GRONKING TO REMEM- (later called Lambeau Field) at a team, Olejniczak was busy stabiliz- the Year honors. When the PWBA overweight, so back in BER? time NFL owners were threatening ing the organization and finances, ceased operations in 2003 she com- New England Patriot Rob Poland that’s impossible — I don’t to move the team to Milwaukee. building up a large surplus. peted with the men in the Profes- Gronkowski has inspired “A think we have 25% even.” Besides the Packers he was also The team didn’t do as well on the sional Bowlers Association. She be- Gronking to Remember,” a new — Marcin Gortat, the Wash- active in many associations, includ- field when Lombardi left as coach came the first woman to make a PBA adult novella about a woman’s sexu- ington Wizards’ “Polish Hammer,” ing the Knights of Columbus and in 1967, but the franchise was in a telecast (2005 PBA Banquet Open) al awakening at the sight of the All- called “The Most Interesting Man Elks Club. He received the Knight- solid position for the future. Ole- and later became the first woman to Pro tight end on the football field. in the NBA” by USA Today, com- hood of St. Gregory from Bishop jniczak remained as president until win a PBA regional title. In 2014 the “I’ll never forget the first time paring the United States and his na- Aloysius John Wycisło and an he resigned in 1982, having served Cheektowaga, N.Y.-resident was the I saw Gronk spike a football. It tive Poland. v v v honorary Doctorate of Law Degree 24 years in the unpaid position — second winner of the National Pol- changed my life forever,” says pro- from St. Norbert College. more than anyone in the team’s his- ish American Sports Hall of Fame’s tagonist Leigh, who later says see- “I love my foods, but I’m Polish. Olejniczak became president tory. Olejniczak was then named the Excellence in Sports award. ing Gronkowski spike a ball while And I want a Polish sausage today.” of the Packer Board in early 1958. first Packer chairman of the board Previous USBC Hall of Fame in- watching a game with her husband, — Rob Gronkowski, during a Far removed from their six NFL and served in that role until 1989, ductees include Ed Lubanski, Billy Dan “… jettisoned jiggling ribbons guest appearance on Bravo’s Top titles, the Packers hadn’t had a win- when he died at age 80. Golembiewski, Aleta Rzepecki Sill, of electric jelly through my body Chef: Boston. He helped judge ning season in ten years. Then the One of his two sons, Mark, is a Betty Kuczynski and Gary Darosze- and melted my knees like two pads the contestants’ “Quick Fire Chal- Packers posted their worst season prominent Green Bay realtor who wski. of margarine.” lenge” creating a Polish sausage ever (1-10-1) in Olejniczak’s first was an all-conference quarterback Author Lacey Noonan says the from scratch. COACH K’S KIDS. v v v year under coach Ray “Scooter” at UW-Stevens Point. The other son, Two young 38-page e-book likely will book one McLean. Tom, a lawyer and long-time Packer coaches who learned much about of the “Rob Gronkowski Erotica Se- “But nobody can doubt his influ- ries.” ence on what became a phenom- enon, as a publicly owned franchise ALMOST PERFECT. New Eng- in a quiet corner of Wisconsin ended land kicker Stephen Gostkowski up one of the brand names of profes- finished the 2014 season with 156 sional sport.” points, which made him the NFL’s —Mike Lopresti in USA Today, leading scorer for the third straight writing about former Packers’ Pres- season. It was also the seventh-best ident Dominic Olejniczak.

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POLONIA OF THE EASTERN GREAT LAKES / Michael Pietruszka PHOTO: CHRISTOPHER BYRD CHRISTOPHER PHOTO: Czerwony Guitar Tours Western New York and Southern Canada BUFFALO, N.Y. — Congratula- January 8 dinner meeting at Salva- Donna Siwek and Paul Wojtaszek, ond Annual “Krupnik Festival” at gus Day Cel- tions to Rochesterians, Dr. Ralph tore’s Italian Gardens ... Also on the and Erie County Family Court St. Casimir Parish in Buffalo’s Kai- e b r a t i o n ” Józefowicz, who was recently 8th, Mary Jane Masiulionis gave a Judge Margaret Olszewski Szczur sertown neighborhood on the 31st ... on April 6 awarded the Merentibus Medal at presentation on “Polonia’s Migrant at its Annual Welcoming Ceremony to the Mil- Kraków’s Jagiellonian University Voices” at the Polish Genealogi- in Erie County Hall on the 14th .. UPCOMING. The WNY Division lennium and Polonia Civic Center President cal Society of NYS meeting at Villa The Canadian premiere of Grze- of the Polish American Congress Hotel Eugene Golomb, who was recently Maria College in Cheektowaga. gorz Braun’s fi lm “Nie O Mary will host “Kulig 2015” (Polish honored by the Polish government The society recently elected the fol- Wagner” took place at the John Paul Winter Festival) at the Chest- for his longtime contributions to lowing leadership for 2015: Denise II Polish Cultural Centre in Missis- nut Ridge Park Rochester’s Polonia Community … Oliansky (president), David New- sauga on the 18th. The centre fol- Casino in Or- The “God is Born, Bóg Się Rodzi” man (vice president), Dolores Fer- lowed up with a Grzegorz Braun chard Park on Christmas concert featuring the guson (secretary) and Chuck Pyrak Film Festival on February 1st ... February 5. Novi Singers, Our Lady of Sorrows (treasurer), along with the following Mary Jane Masiulionis spoke on More informa- Choir and Maciej Jaskiewicz’s To- trustees: Pierre LaJoie, Jim Ciulis, “The Beauty of Gorale Folk Cul- tion is avail- ronto Sinfonietta took place at To- Maureen Gleason, Sherry Sojka and ture” at the January 21st meeting of able from Jim ronto’s Our Lady of Sorrows Church Patricia Rooney ... The Syracuse the Polish Arts Club of Buffalo at Lawicki at on January 4 ... Buffalo Auxiliary Polish Home hosted its “Opłatek the Harlem Road Community Cen- JLAWICKI@ Bishop Edward Grosz marked his Gala Dinner Dance” featuring the ter ... The Polish rock band, Czer- verizon.net ... 25th year as a bishop during Janu- Melody Lane Band on January 10 wone Gitary, stopped at Buffalo’s Special Deliv- FR. CZESLAW KRYSA, pastor of St. Casimir’s R.C. parish in ary ... Lisa Florczak of Polish folk ... Also on the 10th, Catholic Radio St. Stanislaus Social Center on Jan- ery will pro- Buffalo’s Kaisertown neighborhood, points to the church’s dancing fame introduced Ice Bikes Rodzina sponsored its “Zabawe uary 22; Hamilton Place in Hamil- vide the music cross during a tour of the building before the Buffalo Mass to Downtown Buffalo’s new Canal- Opłatkowa” with the music of Non ton, Ontario on the 23rd; Bramp- for the Pol- Mob gathering there, January 18. side ice rink in early January ... For- Stop at the John Paul II Polish Cul- ton, Ontario’s Rose Theatre on the ish Heritage mer Erie County Executive Dennis tural Centre in Mississauga, Ontar- 24th and London, Ontario’s Polish Dancers of WNY’s 18th Annual in Cheektowaga. Gorski was sworn in as a Cheek- io; and “Robmy Swoje”, a musical Hall on January 25th; as part of the “Paczki Day” at the Grapevine The Buffalo Philharmonic Or- towaga Town Justice, and Cheek- program celebrating the creativity band’s 2015 North American tour ... Banquet Hall in Depew on Febru- chestra will perform Karlowicz’s towaga Town Councilmember An- of Wojciech Mlynarski, was pre- A “Polish Night” featuring the Pol- ary 15. Symphonic Prologue from “Music gela Wozniak was installed as the sented at the Polish Community ish Heritage Dancers of WNY and The Chopin Singing Society will for the White Dove”, Penderecki’s new NYS Assembly member for the Centre in Burlington, Ontario. Special Delivery was held to ben- host its annual “Chopin Birthday Horn Concerto and Chopin’s Piano 143rd District in early January. Johnny Rzeznik and Robby efi t St. John’s Pilgrims For Poland Celebration” at the Pvt. Leonard Concerto No. 1 in E Minor during The Chopin Singing Society per- Takac of the “Goo Goo Dolls” per- World Youth Day in Krakow 2016 Post VFW on the 17th of February its “Na Zdrowie Poland!” program formed kolędy at St. Gregory the formed at the tribute for WNY mu- at St. John’s Parish in Alden on the ... The Polish Arts Club of Buffalo at Kleinhans Music Hall on April 24 Great Church in Williamsville on sic legend Lance Diamond at Klein- 24th ... Also on the 24th, the Potts will hold its Installation Luncheon and 25 ... The Buffalo Bisons Base- January 4; participated in a “Kolędy hans Music Hall on the 10th ... The Banquet Facility in Cheektowaga at Gregor’s Garden Grove in West ball team announced that its annual Celebration” with other choirs of Polish Cadets of Buffalo undertook hosted its 5th Annual Snow Ball Seneca on February 21, and Dr. Pi- “Polish Festival Night” will be District IX of the Polish Singers Al- a redecorating project for the main Dance featuring the music of the otr Derengowski will address the held on August 11th at Coca Cola liance of America at St. Stanislaus hall of the Grant Street clubrooms New Direction Band; and Krystyny topic, “Poles in the American Civil Field in Downtown Buffalo. The Kostka Church in Hamilton, Ontar- the weekend of January 10 through Gizowski and the Quo Vadis Choir War 1861-1865” at the group’s Bisons will take on the Rochester io on the 11th; and provided the mu- 12 ... Queen of Martyrs Church in headlined the Ninth International February 25 meeting at the Harlem Red Wings. sic for Buffalo Mass Mob VIII at St. Cheektowaga was the site of the Kolędy Festival at the Millennium Road Community Center ... The Ca- v v v Casimir Church in Buffalo’s Kai- Quo Vadis Choir’s “Polish Carols Gardens in Brampton, Ontario ... nadian government has designated If you have an item for this col- sertown neighborhood on the 18th for the Finale of Christmas” pro- The Polka Variety Social Club met April 2, the anniversary of St. John umn, please send the information by of January ... The Professional and gram on January 11th ... The Bar on January 28 at the Pvt. Leonard Paul II’s death, as “Pope John Paul the 6th day of the month preceding Business Women of Polonia heard Association of Erie County wel- Post VFW in Cheektowaga to dance II Day” in Canada ... The Chopin publication month (i.e. February 6 from Kathleen Rumfola on “Art- comed newly elected Polish Ameri- to the music of “Rare Vintage” ... Singing Society has announced that for the March issue) to pietruszka@ fully Elegant Folk Dolls” at their can NYS Supreme Court Justices Father Czeslaw Krysa held his Sec- it will be moving its “Original Dyn- verizon.net.

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BOOKS IN BRIEF / Mary Lanham POLONIA PLACES / Greg Witul From Siberia to Freedom St. Valentine in Buffalo, New York ENDEAVOR could not stay for long; the deport- One Polish Family’s Journey ees were sent to Iran. There, the from Siberia to Freedom children were able to attend church By Hilary Shew services and school. This structure CreateSpace, 2014, 320 pps. helped the Thecla and John along Available from Amazon.com with the other children to experience Against the backdrop of World a little bit of normalcy in a world War II, one Polish family forced that was still in the grip of war. out of their home have to make a Endeavor is not just about the hazardous trek halfway across the family’s narrative; Shew also de- world to freedom. scribes the circumstances and ac- In 1940, Stalin arrested and de- tions that led to the forcible removal ported almost two million Polish and systematic extermination of citizens to Siberian gulags. The many people, including the Raczyn- Raczynskis, a family living on skis from their home during the Sec- their farm in ond World War. Eastern Poland I n t e r s p e r s e d throughout, the were among the St. Valentine Roman ing, the parishioners of St. Thomas stained glass windows. Trouble author gives many that were Catholic Church Episcopal Church opened their hall started brewing for the church in brief histories deported by 522 South Park Avenue, to St. Valentine to be used as a tem- the early 1980s as parishioners be- of important Russian forces Buffalo, New York porary school. On May 15, 1922, gan moving to the suburbs. In 1987, cities and ports under Stalin’s Status: Closed the groundbreaking for the combi- the Diocese decided to reorganize that the Rac- orders. They Polonia’s churches are named nation building was held and a year the parishes of the First Ward, and zynskis traveled were all made to after variety of saints; Stanislaus, later the Bishop formally dedicated St. Valentine was put on the chop- through such board cattle cars Casimir, and Hedwig are the most the building. ping block. The decision to close the as, Bukhara in along with hun- popular, but there are a few parishes Due to the steady hands of Mon- only Polish parish in the neighbor- Uzbekistan and dreds of other named after St. Valentine. Since it is signor Stephen Szczepanski and hood spurred the Poles to protest to Port Phillip in deportees from February we will visit one of St. Val- Reverend Casimir Tomiak, St. Val- the point that the Buffalo Common Australia. their village entine’s Roman Catholic Churches entine was able to weather the Great Council passed a resolution oppos- Shew also and traveled to found in Buffalo, New York. Depression and the Second World ing the closure. To appease the out- includes a glos- work camps in By the end of the First World War. For the parish’s Silver Anni- cry, a deal was struck that linked St. sary, a thorough Siberia. Over War, the Poles of Buffalo had moved versary improvements were made Valentine to the Church of Our Lady bibliography, the next several beyond their epicenter at the inter- to the church and parish grounds. of Perpetual Help. This agreement copious end- years, the Rac- ception of Broadway and Fillmore After the Second Vatican Council lasted until 2007 when St. Valentine notes, and an zynskis experi- Avenue in the city’s East Side to a new liturgical altar was installed was closed as part of the Buffalo’s index. Although enced unimagi- the surrounding neighborhoods. A as well as new confessionals and Journey of Faith and Grace. nable hardship Endeavor is few families settled in the city’s tra- including starvation, disease, and meticulously researched and thor- ditionally Irish First Ward because even death. oughly informative, it is published of the abundant jobs found along After being granted “amnesty” in double-spaced format which can the waterfront. Many of the fami- in 1941, the deportees were able to be distracting at times. lies in the area began to campaign leave Siberia. However, they still en- Endeavor: One Polish Family’s the Bishop for a new church so their dured starvation and disease. While Journey from Siberia to Freedom children wouldn’t have to walk up traveling through such countries as by Hilary Shew is now available on to two miles to attend a Catholic Persia, Uzbekistan, and India, many Amazon.com. school. Hearing their plea, Bishop people around them suffered and Turner appointed Father Ladislaus ABOUT THE AUTHOR. died from typhus and dysentery due Hilary Brejske to the task. On August 10, to flea and lice infestation and poor Shew is a graduate of the Univer- 1920 at the home of Francis Ryszka, sanitation. sity of Georgia and Georgia State a meeting of the families was held Although there is a huge amount University. She holds a bachelor’s by Father Brejske and St. Valen- of suffering depicted, there is also degree in journalism, a Master of tine’s parish was born. hope. While in Uzbekistan, two of Science, and a Master of Education. With a cohort of 450 families, the Raczynski children, John and Before retirement, Shew taught Father Ladislaus purchased a vacant Thecla, are sent to an orphanage English in Atlanta. She now writes plot of land on the northeast corner by their mother in hopes that they for equine journals and edits manu- of South Park Avenue and Alabama would have a better chance of sur- scripts. She currently lives in the Street. As plans were being drawn viving. Indeed, they are given more Ozarks with her husband and their up by architect George Dietle for a food there and had shelter. But they several animals. combination church/school build-

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TRAVELOGUE – 5 Days in Poland / Staś Kmieć Under Zygmunt’s Protective Sword Part XI Brooklyn burgers and wings. latest version of a building that has the hotel joined “The Luxury Col- King Władysław IV erected the Originally used as a communica- Here, one will encounter the stood on the site since 1643. Over lection” division of Starwood Ho- column to commemorate his fa- tion route, Warsaw’s famous Royal city’s sidewalk district, where the the years, it has been rebuilt and tels. ther – best known for Route (Trakt Królewski) is a beau- sidewalks widen enough to house remodeled many times. For its fi rst I arrive at Castle Square (Plac moving the capital of tiful, 2.5 mile long road that goes outdoor cafes while still allow- 175 years, the palace was the private Zamkowy) and am greeted Poland from Kraków from the Royal Castle at Old Town ing suffi cient room for the large property of several aristocratic fam- once again by the im- to Warsaw in 1596. to King Jan III Sobieski’s 17th cen- amounts of pedestrians. There are ilies. It was the host of the authors pressive sight of King It is one of War- tury royal residence – Wilanów Pal- men in suits on their cellphones or and advocates of the Constitution Zygmunt III Waza. saw’s most famous landmarks ace. discussing business over an over- of May 3, 1791, and is believed to It was and one of the oldest secular mon- Walking this road assures an priced cappuccino. have been the venue for Fryderyk here in uments in northern Europe. On incredible view of historical land- Continuing towards the Old Chopin’s fi rst public performance 1644 that his son the Corinthian column a sculp- marks, including St. Anne’s Church Town my impression was greatly on February 24, 1818. ture of the King towers above (Kosciol Swietej Anny), the Tysz- affected by the extensive construc- Since July 1994, the palace had the beautiful Old Town houses, kiewicz-Potocki Palace, Holy Cross tion work going on to enable a sec- been the offi cial seat of the President adorned by four eagles. The king Church (Kościół Świętego Krzyża), ond subway line. Many of my famil- of the Republic of Poland replacing is dressed in armor, carries a cross and so much more. An entire day iar stores were no longer operating, the smaller Belweder palace. The in one hand, and wields a sword in can be spent exploring the monu- including Egzotyka – the exotic bird current President, Bronisław Ko- the other. The fi gure ranks as Po- ments and side streets that are con- and fi sh shop that I had visited on morowski, decided to move the land’s second oldest monument - sidered part of the “Road of Kings”, my last trip. My parrot “Patty” back residence back to Belweder, the oldest being the Neptune Foun- and there are innumerable sights to in New York will just not be getting in honor of Józek Piłsudski tain in Gdańsk. be seen. a present this trip. and the early presidents of The monument was demol- The Royal Route is a series of Poland, but the transfer ished by the Germans in 1944 connecting streets paralleling the Local legend asserts was understood as an at- during the Warsaw Uprising Wisła River. Walking along Nowy that Zygmunt rattles his tempt to avoid confron- when the column took a di- Świat, I am taken aback with the tations with aggressive rect hit from a tank shell and change in 5 years’ time. What I had sabre whenever Warsaw mourners of the late came crashing down. The described in my previous Travel- is in trouble, President, Lech bronze statue, though se- ogue as “a venue for cafés, restau- Kaczyński, who verely damaged, survived. rants, exclusive perfume, coffee, Near Warsaw University campus died in the 2010 air Losing only his sword, he tea, pastry and chocolate shops and the street changes into Krakowskie accident in Smo- was repaired and returned to high-end boutiques,” similar to New Przedmieście, which then runs all lensk, Russia. his perch on a new column York’s Fifth Avenue or LA’s Rodeo the way to the Royal Castle. I never A monument of Prince near the original site in 1949. Bro- Drive has now become the host to grow tired of old sites – the Nicho- Józef Poniatowski – Polish ken pieces of the column can still be a Restaurant Row offering a huge las Copernicus Monument (Pomnik leader, general, minister of war seen lying next to the Royal Castle. selection of tastes. Along with cof- Mikołaja Kopernika), Holy Cross and army chief, who became a Local legend asserts that Zyg- fee houses, pizzerias and sandwich Church, and the Presidential Palace Marshal of the Empire and inspira- munt rattles his sabre whenever shops, there are some common (Pałac Prezydencki). tion for the Polish fi ght for freedom Warsaw is in trouble, an occur- Polish cuisine restaurants, but the Once known as the stands in the courtyard anchored by rence that was fi rst reported during primary focus is on international “Radziwiłł Palace” (as it was owned two majestic lion statues. the 1794 Kościuszko Uprising and foods from Mexican and Italian to for the longest period by this noble Rows and rows of architecture in again during World WarII. There Indian and Japanese. There are even family) it is the elegant classicist pastel colors leads to the luxury Ho- isn’t a more popular meeting place tel Bristol. The historic establish- in the city, and there is not a ment opened in 1901; it miracu- minute of the day when the lously survived the war relatively steps to the statue are not unscathed, standing nearly alone besieged by dating couples, among the rubble of its neigh- school kids and skateboard- borhood. Many renovations fol- ers. lowed, the exterior was further Next month: The Royal restored in 2005, and the interior Route leads to a royal fi nd. redecorated in 2013, after which POLISH AMERICAN POLISH-ENGLISH TRANSLATOR CULTURAL CENTER • Official documents, letters, 308 WALNUT STREET e-mails, etc. • Reasonable rates. PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 • Fast, reliable service by e-mail or regular mail. (215) 922-1700 • Translation to/from other When You’re in Philadelphia’s Historic languages available as well. 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PHOTO: RICHARD POREMSKI Using Family History Center Films Many Polish church records asks for your email address and the graphical names to help you locate can be found in the fi lm catalog default FHC where your fi lms will your village even if the spelling on Familysearch.org. This website be sent for viewing. To select your slightly differs. gives you access to genealogical in- default FHC, the registration pro- Once you have found the cor- formation on over 2.4 million rolls cess screen will ask you to select rect entry, click “search” and then of microfi lm and over 742,000 mi- the state in which you live. A list select “church records.” Then click crofi che that are stored at the Salt of Family History Centers will ap- through until you see the page that Lake City Genealogical Library. pear in a drop down menu for you to lists the fi lms that are available. The library was founded in 1894 to select one. Note that local libraries Each will list the type of record gather genealogical records and as- who have been FHC-certifi ed may that is on each fi lm and the range sist members of The Church of Je- be on the list. I recommend that you of years that are covered. To order sus Christ of Latter-Day Saints with select the library over an LDS cen- a fi lm, click on the number and fol- their family history and genealogi- ter because the library will be open low the pages through the ordering cal research. It is the largest library more hours which will make it more process. You will be asked to make of its kind in the world. convenient to visit. Payment for the payment online as you would at any Since January 2010, this website rental of the fi lms can be done with online store. The fi lm will be deliv- has offered the researcher the abil- a credit card or through PayPal.com. ered to the Family History Center ity to view digitalized images of Films can be ordered for 60 days or that you selected as your default and their fi lms. Currently, the fi ve online for extended loan. they will notify you when it arrives. databases of Polish records include To select fi lms, use the “Search” This is an exciting process. You church records for Lublin, Radon, tab on the Familysearch.org home may be reluctant because the re- Tarnow, Częstochowa and Gliwice. page and select “Catalog” from the cords will not be in English. This However, these online databases menu. The catalog page will allow challenge can be overcome by using only touch the surface of what is you to type in the name of the vil- word lists that are found on Fami- available in the FHL vaults. The lage where the church is located. lysearch.org or in various books. catalog gives you access to all of the Note that the church records are Be brave and search the fi lms. You fi lms. indexed in the catalog by the name should be rewarded for your efforts. Knowing the village where your of the village and not the name of When I found the birth records for ancestors were baptized or married, the church. Another tip is to slowly my great-grandmother I felt that I you can search the catalog for fi lms type in the name and watch as a list had just performed a magical feat. of the church records. These can of places appears. Do not copy and v v v be ordered online and sent to your paste the complete name because Stephen M. Szabados is a promi- NAZI GERMAN VICTIMS REDUCED TO ASHES AT AUSCHWITZ. nearest Family History Center for this may not be the same spelling nent genealogist, and the author of Oswiecim, Poland. May 22, 1976. viewing. as it is in the catalog. Typing in the four books, “Finding Grandma’s FHC fi lms must be ordered on- name slowly will allow you to se- European Ancestors,” “Find Your line and the organization requires lect the correct village because the Family History,” “Polish Geneal- POLISH CAN BE FUN! / Robert Strybel you to setup an account. The setup entries will also include other geo- ogy,” and “Memories of Dziadka.” Historic Scenes The Spoils SURNAME CORNER This Valentine’s Day, Through Mobile Means WARSAW — The purchase of CHICAGO — The Polish Gene- luxury goods in Poland is on the What Does Your Fall in Love the Polish Way alogical Society of America has an- rise, as the growing number of nounced its 2015 bus tour, “Historic wealthy Poles is expected to rise to Last Name Mean? Last time we talked about some • Ja też cię kocham, mój duży almost one million during the com- Scenes Through Mobile Means,” by Robert Strybel of the Polish words and phrases misiaczku. I love you too, my will be held Fri., Sept. 25, 2015. The ing year. many PolAms picked up in their big teddy bear. Segments of the luxury goods If it is Kowalczyk, someone tour will take you to historic Polish once called some distant ances- younger days just by living in our • Sweetheart, do you love me Churches on Chicago’s South Side, market growing in Poland include near a Polish neighborhood. One too? Kochanie, czy ty mnie też automobiles, clothing and accesso- tor of yours “the blacksmith’s among them St. Michael the Arch- kid,” and it stuck. Nowak was such widely known phrase was kochasz? angel and St. Adalbert, along with ries, real estate, hotel services, spa what they called “the new guy in “Ja cię kocham!” (I love you.) • Nie, ale bardzo cię lubię. No, one or two other sites of interest. resorts, travel, jewelry, perfume and town” and Wójcik was “the vil- Those words went far beyond the but I like you very much. The next day, a one-day confer- cosmetics, yachts, electronics and lage mayor’s son.” Dąbrowski confi nes of Polonia and into the ence — “Research Before and Be- interior design. • Princess, you’re so beauti- was “the man from Oakville mainstream when Bobby Vinton ful! Księżniczko, jesteś taka yond the Internet” — will be held Worth noting is the ongoing (Dąbrowa),” Kamiński came immortalized them in his Melody piękna! at the Marriott Midway Hotel (near global success of Polish brands of Love, best known by its refrain: which has contributed to the grow- from Kamień (Rockbury, Ston- • Jesteś taki przystojny, mój Midway Airport) and will include “Moja droga ja cię kocham ...” ing wealth of Poles. eville), and Łopata (spade) was wielki, słodki brutalu! You’re speakers of note on topics of inter- Today let’s take a look at some est to genealogists. the nickname given to a peasant so handsome, my big, sweet, who tilled the soil. of the terms of endearment those brute! As they become available, details will be posted on the PGSA web- If interested in fi nding out in love share. In English those • Aniołeczku, jesteś taka dobra, site, www.pgsa.org, in the monthly what your Polish surname have included darling, honey and słodka i miła. Ubóstwiam cię. PGSA Notebook, and in the Spring means, how it originated, how honey bunch, sweetheart, sweetie Angel, you’re so good, sweet issue of the Rodziny. many people use it, where your and sweetie pie, kitten, cupcake and nice. I adore you. and pumpkin. namesakes live and whether a • Jesteś taki silny, opiekuńczy Many terms cannot just be JUREK-PARK SLOPE coat of arms ever accompanied i wrażliwy. You’re so strong, the name, please airmail a $19 translated directly into Polish. If caring and sensitive. 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OBITUARIES Polonia Losses Its “Rock Star” Illinois state but also an early advocate of abor- started her political career. of items purchased as such sales. longed to the Ceska Beseda Czech comptroller, tion and gay rights. These positions Since her early childhood, During her 34 years in politics, Social Club, The Polish Museum of Judy Baar put her at odds with members of the Topinka had a strong sense of her she had received more than 250 America, Legion of Young Polish Topinka, 70, GOP’s conservative wing. On every Czech heritage. As she started ele- awards from civic, social service, Women, and Polish Women’s Civic passed away un- Election Day, she was a Republican, mentary school, Czech was her first business, and professional organi- Club. expectedly on but after the election she was there language. She continued to study the zations, including: Legislator of the You could see Judy at many Pol- December 10, to help everybody. language by attending the Alois Ji- Year, the Abraham Lincoln Legis- ish American events, from the Co- 2014, in Ber- rasek Czech School every Saturday, lator Award, the Civilian Service pernicus Foundation’s Taste of Po- wyn, Illinois, Topinka was born on January but later she also became proficient Award from the U.S. Army, the Isra- lonia to the Legion of Young Polish from complica- 16, 1944, in Riverside Illinois, a in English, Polish, and Spanish. el Bonds “Man” of the Year Award, Women’s White and Red Ball, from tions due to a stroke. Chicago blue-collar suburb, to Lil- and the Award of Merit from the the PNA Chicago Society’s Inaugu- She was one of Illinois’s most lian (Shuss) and William Baar, the Topinka loved playing the ac- Advocates’ Society, the most presti- ral Ball to the Polish Women’s Civic colorful and popular politicians. children of Czech and Slovak im- cordion and the piano. If asked, gious honor this association of Pol- Club Christmas Luncheon. She nev- Topinka spent more than three de- migrants. She continued to live in she would play any accordion, any- ish American attorneys bestows on er missed the Casimir Pulaski Day cades in the public eye holding sev- Riverside her entire life. where, any time. She had a fond- outstanding citizens in recognition celebration at The Polish Museum eral offices in the state of Illinois. A graduate of Northwestern Uni- ness for the “Beer Barrel Polka” of their efforts to support the Polish of America. Her speeches were al- She was a member of the Illinois versity’s Medill School of Journal- and for dancing the polka. She was community. ways “off the cuff,” filled with gen- House of Representatives from ism, she considered a journalism a dog lover, and a friend to all the She was a member of 60 business uine enthusiasm for all things Polish 1981-1985, the Illinois Senate from and public relations career. After varmints that came on her property. and professional, not-for-profit, and and her pride in being part of Polo- 1985-1995, served three terms as Il- graduation, she worked as a reporter And regarding yard sales, garage social organizations, including the nia. She loved Chicago Polonia and linois Treasurer, and finally Illinois for numerous Chicago area news- sales, or Goodwill stores, Judy was City Club of Chicago and the Chi- it loved her. She was truly Illinois State Comptroller. Topinka was con- papers while starting her own pub- an expert. She went to as many yard cago Council on Foreign Relations. Polonia’s rock star. Baar Topinka sidered the matriarch of the moder- lic relations business in which she and garage sales as her schedule She was an active member of the is survived by her son, Joseph Baar ate wing of the Illinois Republican consulted for various political can- permitted. Her home was filled with Illinois Republican Party and, at Topinka. Party. She was a fiscal conservative, didates. In 1980, she successfully rozmaite rzeczy, an interesting array one time, served as its chair. She be- — Geraldine Balut Coleman Anna M. Cienciała, Specialist on Polish International Diplomacy Anna M. posed 125-page monograph on the Born in the Free City of Danzig, Kansas. She was also awarded the Masses in her memory were of- Cienciała, 85, history of Poland, the start of World today known as Gdansk, on No- Distinguished Achievement Award fered on January 14 at the Jesuit renowned spe- War II and the chronology of the vember 8, 1929, she received her from the Polish Institute of Arts and Church on ul. Świętojańska in War- cialist on Pol- Katyń Massacre — split into seg- secondary education in England, Sciences in America. saw and included representatives of ish International ments and introducing each section followed by university studies at This year, a celebration of her the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and diplomacy in of Katyń: A Crime Without Punish- Liverpool University, McGill Uni- life and work was held on June 22, Education, the Polish Academy of the interbellum ment — that deserves special men- versity in Montréal and her doctor- 2014, at the University of Warsaw; Sciences, and individual scholars. period, passed tion. It is without a doubt the best ate in history from Indiana Univer- she also was presented the Com- On January 18, a Mass was offered away in Fort summary introduction to Polish his- sity in Bloomington, Indiana. She mander’s Cross with Star of the Or- at St. Stanislaus, Bishop and Martyr, Lauderdale, Florida, on December tory in the English language. began teaching Eastern European der of Merit from the Republic of Church in New York City. Present 24, 2014, as she prepared to return According to Polish American history at the University of Ottawa Poland for rendering great service were Bogusław Winid, ambassa- to her home in Lawrence, Kansas. research historian and a friend of and the University of Toronto, and to the Polish nation. dor to the United Nations, Urszula Dr. Cienciała was Professor Emer- Cienciała, Krystyna Piórkowska, then accepted a teaching position Additionally, Prof. Ciencieła is Gacek, the new consul general in ita of Russian and East European “Professor Cienciała’s ability to at the University of Kansas, where listed in the Who’s Who of Ameri- New York , and Deputy Consul Ma- Studies and History at the Center for present documented facts, precisely she remained until her retirement in can Women and the Złota Księga teusz Stasiek. A memorial service, Russian and East European Studies footnoted and written in unemo- June 2002. After her retirement, she Nauk Humanistycznych 2013 (The held at KU Lawrence on January [CRESS} at the University of Kan- tional language, served the Polish continued to be strongly involved in Golden Book of Humanities Stud- 22, included representatives from sas (KU) in Lawrence. She was a cause in a manner that was purely the educational mission of CREES ies, Poland) and in 2000 the His- the Polish Embassy in Washington, highly respected scholar at KU, but intellectual yet was able to connect and KU’s History Department and tory Institute of Gdansk University as well as the Consulate in Chicago was internationally recognized as to all levels of society – both the began to teach an Internet-based and the city of Gdansk honored and members of the KU community, well. general reader and the scholar. Pro- course of studies. her. Dr. Ciencieła specialized in were in attendance. Her last major work, Katyń: A fessor Cienciała countered various She was the recipient of numer- 20th century European, Polish, So- A special thanks to Krystyna Crime Without Punishment (Yale of the allegations and accusations ous awards from various organiza- viet, and American diplomacy from Piórkowska, for coordinating with University, 2007 and 2009, co- made concerning interwar Polish tions including the National Endow- 1919–1945. She wrote extensively me in the composition of this obitu- edited with Natalia Lebedeva and foreign policy, and she also was the ment for the Humanities, Fulbright, on these areas and, as of January ary and for making it possible to Wojciech Materski), includes a se- victim of ad hominem attacks made American Council of Learned Soci- 2014, had 202 publications. She is have memorial Masses offered for lection of Soviet documents that by pro-Stalinist Katyń deniers. Yet eties, the International Research Ex- survived by a sister, living in Can- Professor Ciencieła in New York confirm their guilt for the massacre. her work stands unblemished and change, the Union of Polish Writers, ada, and her lifelong friend, Roma City and Warsaw. However, it is her masterfully com- untarnished.” and the Hall Center at University of Boniecka. — Geraldine Balut Coleman

POLAND AND WORLD WAR I / Martin Nowak The Germans Take Warsaw and Wilno To the Central Powers of Ger- mans then settled for the capture of sians harvested or burned crops and By August 4 the Russian army burned down apartment and office many and Austria-Hungary fight- Łódź. But in summer of 1915 a re- destroyed houses in their scorched was in full retreat across the Wisła buildings and stores and mansions, ing on World War One’s Eastern newed attempt on the Polish capital earth policy. The skies surrounding River, with troops pouring over looting what they could carry and Front against Russia, Warsaw was a was made. More than 100,000 Ger- the city were filled with smoke. pontoon bridges north and south of destroying what they could not. coveted prize. It was the capital of man troops supplemented by thou- As July turned into early Au- Warsaw. By 3:00 a.m. next morn- Zeppelins appeared over the city Russian Poland, also known as the sands of Austrians drove eastward, gust the thunder of German artil- ing all the Russians had fled from and began dropping bombs at ran- Congress Kingdom of Poland, and northward and southward toward lery came ever closer, shaking the the city and the bridges crossing the dom, devastating the train station. the capital city of ancient Poland. Warsaw. The Russians proved un- windows throughout the city. A few river were blown up. A few hours As in Warsaw, the Russians forc- Not only was it important psycho- able to deter this onslaught and German airplanes appeared over later, on August 5, 1915, German ibly drove people eastward. Many logically to both sides, but for Rus- evacuations of the city began on Warsaw, dropping several bombs, troops marched into Warsaw as the men of fighting age successfully sia it was a major staging ground July 15. which seemed to bring about more thousands of remaining residents evaded a brutal manhunt by hid- and center for its fighting forces, The civil servants were the first curiosity than terror among Varso- somberly looked on, uncertain of ing in the city or escaping into the a transportation and supply hub, to leave followed by the general vians, though they did cause several what was to come next. woods. The sound of Russian ex- as well as the central point for the population, some voluntarily, but deaths. The same reaction was no- Under German administration plosives destroying bridges as they care of wounded soldiers evacuated most forcibly. For certain, any ticed the previous March when an Warsaw gained a certain degree of fled signaled the arrival of German from the front lines. On some days, healthy male of fighting age was aerial squadron had bombed the city, autonomy, but as in other occupied soldiers in the deserted streets. as many as 40,000 wounded men ar- compelled to leave. Everything of and in October 1914 when some cities, food and fuel became scarce As citizens came out of hiding, rived and were put in makeshift hos- value in Warsaw – telegraph wires, German zeppelins bombarded War- as trade and traffic were restricted. they numbered less than half of Wil- pitals in every manner of building. horses, vehicles, every metal scrap, saw from the air, dropping fourteen Poles were “encouraged” to go to no’s original population, but were Streets were filled with ambulances, church bells, machinery, rooves of bombs before the Russians manged Germany to seek employment. soon joined by a flood of refugees doctors and nurses. factories – was either taken away or to shoot down one of the airships. The last major Polish city to fall from the countryside. These people Warsaw was a beehive of activ- smashed so as to make it unusable to The Polish citizens of Warsaw to Germany was Wilno on Sep- faced extreme hardships and the ity. Autos dashed around. Troop the Germans. overwhelmingly supported the Rus- tember 18. By early September the Germans did not help them. Food convoys passed through. Roads into Art and antique treasures were sians, even the hardened anti-czar- Russians realized they could not de- sources had been wiped out and the the city were jammed with masses conveyed to Moscow, including ists. After all, the czar’s troops were fend the city and began evacuating occupiers prohibited the trading of of people, refugees from the nearby Chopin’s heart from the Church of defending their city against the Teu- ahead of the German army. As had grain. By 1917 shortages of food fighting. the Holy Cross. For several days tonic horde which threatened to de- happened in Warsaw, city services and fuel were pervasive. Disease Germany attempted to take War- trains and wagons headed eastward stroy their livelihoods and their very stopped, government officials fled, and mortality increased and law and saw twice early in the war. In Octo- filled to overflowing. lives. But the Russians’ destructive and tons of freight from stripped order broke down. The German re- ber 1914 it was turned back by the In all, half the population of scorched earth tactics and forced down homes and factories were sponse was threats of deportation, Russians just twelve miles short of Warsaw was evacuated, as well as evacuations began to change their moved eastward. confiscation, arrest and even- sum the city and a month later was again hundreds of thousands from sur- attitudes and to see the Germans in As German artillery was heard mary execution for violations of repulsed short of Warsaw. The Ger- rounding villages, where the Rus- a more favorable light. approaching, Russian arson teams regulations. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • FEBRUARY 2015 www.polamjournal.com 17

POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL POLKA INSIDER / Steve Litwin Big Joe Siedlik Dead at 80

DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION AND CONTINUANCE OF POLISH AMERICAN MUSIC After all These Years, Ed Guca is Still Playin’ Polkas It’s true: after more than 50 years, Guca is joined on this recording Ed Guca and the Canadians are Still by Brian Toss, trumpet and vocals, Playin’ Polkas. Tom Butash, accordion, piano and This is Guca’s 16th album, and vocals, Joe Poper, bass and vo- the music is as exciting and fresh as cals, and Joe Banel, drums. Special ever. A highlight of the new record- guests include former bandmate Ed ing is a lively nine-minute medley Humeniuk on fi ddle and daughter of his hits, including originals such Karen Guca on vocals. as “Ej Mamusiu,” “Tup Tup” and Ed started his fi rst band in the BIG JOE. Publisher of Polka World newspaper, radio and television host. “Rosemarie.” The fi rst track on the early 1960s in Toronto, Canada, and The polka world lost one of its to raise awareness and funds. His album, “Rumba Dyna” polka, is a quickly recorded his fi rst album as true icons with the passing of Big Big Joe Polka Show was broadcast catchy tune that is quickly becom- he began writing original songs. He Joe Siedlik on January 1, 2015 at on radio for over 25 years, becom- ing a hit. played and recorded with polka su- the age of 80. ing a Sunday fi xture for fans. At one “Cigarettes and Whiskey,” is one perstars like Li’l Wally and Marion I was writing short pieces for time, Siedlik was featured on over of four brand new Ed Guca originals Lush, hosted the fi rst polka radio the Connecticut-based Polka News 30 stations from across the country. on this recording. There are also show in Canada, and opened a re- when Big Joe, from Nebraska, con- When others lost their fervor for and fresh new versions of polka clas- cording studio to showcase Polish tacted me in early 1970s, asking me commitment to polkas, he tirelessly sics such as “Andziu” and “Kalina Canadian talent. He was inducted EDDIE GUCA to write for his Polka World news- promoted the music and the bands w Lesie.” into the Polka Hall of Fame in 2009. paper. That marked the start of my he loved so much. association with Joe and the birth He will be sorely missed. President’s Day Dance Back to Poland for John Gora & Eddie Biegaj of my “Polkas Accord-ion to Steve” column. CLEVELAND — The Cleve- FORT ERIE, Ontario, Siedlik spent more than half a 41st Polka Fireworks land Polka Association is present- Canada — Two well known century promoting, publicizing and The 42st Polka Fireworks ing a Presidents’ Day Dance, Sun., Polonia musicians are head- distributing polkas to people every- Festival will bring fi ve days of Feb. 15, 2015, at St. John Byzan- ing back to Poland this May where. Aside from the Polka World polka music to the Seven Springs tine Cathedral, 1900 Carlton Road, 28th until June 9th. A tour newspaper, he broadcast a nation- Resort, Champion, Pa., July 1 off Broadview, south of Snow Rd., that will start in Krakow wide radio show and then took that through July 5, 2015. Featured Parma, Ohio. and will include sight seeing program to television. Whether it artists include: Lenny Gomulka Music will be provided by Tony and polka music through the was polka radio shows, festivals, & Chicago Push, Ray Jay & the Blazonczyk’s New Phaze from Chi- Wieliczka salt mine, Wado- or television, he was involved in all Carousels, Henny & the Versa J’s, cago. Doors open at 2:00 p.m. with wice, Dunajec River rafting, aspects of the business. He helped The Knewz, DynaBrass, Buffalo music and dancing from 3:00-7:00 Zakopane, Chocholow, Ty- BIEGAJ GORA churches, clubs, and charitable Concertina All Stars, Tony Bla- p.m. No BYOB. Snacks are wel- chy, Wroclaw, Boleslawiec, groups, both by sponsoring fund- zonczyk’s New Phaze, Box On, comed. Donation is $12.00 per per- Stare Jablonki, Gniezno, Poznan, Bydoszcz, Olsztyn, Gdyna, Sopot, and raising events and by broadcasting John Gora & Gorale, The Ed- son with those 18 and under admit- Gdansk, plus many places in between. All taxes, admissions, hotels, tour from parish festivals or serving as die Forman Orchestra, The New ted free. bus, English speaking guides and entertainment are included in one price. MC for ethnic festivals. Unfail- Brass Express, and Polka Family. For information or large table Direct fl ights are available from either Chicago, New York or Toronto via ingly, whenever someone needed For information visit the website reservations call Jill at (440) 319- LOT Airlines. A complete day by day itinerary is available at: www. help, Siedlik would get on the radio at: http://polkafi reworks.com. 1877 or Sylvia at (216) 228-1134. johngora.com or call Wanda (800) 533-0369.

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Chicago’s Li’l Teddy. Polish Home, The late Jimmy Johnson (left) and Hank Mazurchowski with the New Tony Krupski (accordion), Gino Kurdziel (bass) and Al Bakowski. Jam Ses- Binghamton, N.Y. c. 1993. York Sound. Unknown location near Buff alo, N.Y. sion, Buff alo, N.Y. 1996

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DANCE TIME / Jen Pijanowski Holidays Include Performance by Buffalo Legend Happy Richie Bojczuk be seen in front of almost every Happy Richie video posted on

PHOTO: PAT COYLE PHOTO: PAT YouTube to date. His emotion ex- pressed so much love and adora- tion for this gifted man who I feel grateful that I got to enjoy. Richie has faced some difficulties over the past several years so it was de- lightful to see him Joe and Doris Brozowski at the Albany’s Debbie and Gerry Ry- Happy Richie Bojczuk, pictured Millie (l.) and Kathy Wisniewski at Arty’s Bar on Buf- light up as fans Millenium Hotel’s New Year’s Eve manowski. Radio host and former with fan Marina Kozak, sang on falo’s East Side for the annual Christmas Sing-Along. cheered him on. Party. model bringing in the New Year. New Year’s Day. The annual pilgrimage draws a huge crowd. A huge thank The holiday spirit was alive as our that is expected at a New Year’s midnight to ensure a year of pros- appearance of Happy Richie had ar- you goes out to participants donned their Christmas Eve event. While cocktail hour be- perity and bounty. As midnight rived. With a worn out song book Jimmy Nowaczewski, who was attire for the Buffalo Polka Boost- gan, I looked around and noticed struck, red and white balloons were which obviously had been treasured somehow able to talk Richie into er Christmas party. Rare Vintage the broad gamut of the crowd — a released from the ceiling to add to for years, he grabbed the micro- returning to the stage. I am hopeful provided the steady flow of music group of 20-somethings all the way the jubilation of saying goodbye to phone and began singing on the that we will see him perform again for the elegant evening of entertain- to couples past retirement age — all 2014 and welcoming 2015. Couples floor in front of the stage. His open- with even more fervor. Somehow, I ment. Both members and a handful enjoying the same entertainment exchanging kisses and friends wish- ing theme number grabbed the at- feel that the crowd will grow even of non-members were treated to a tention of the entire hall as his voice larger for that next event. Stay tuned beautifully decorated hall and a de- remained unchanged even in his as I will keep you posted on his next liciously satisfying meal before tak- absence over the past 20 years. Fan performance. ing to the dance floor. Rare Vintage favorites including “How Married is an eclectic group of veteran mu- Are You Marianne?” “Nickels and UPCOMING sicians from Buffalo who have the Dimes,” and “I Love Polka Music” Feb. 6. Special Delivery at Lee Whedon ability to play just about any genre rallied an unbelievable amount of Memorial Library, 620 West Ave Me- of music. While dinner was being excitement from the attentive audi- dina, N.Y. 7:00-8:00 p.m. served a few couples could not wait ence. Feb. 8. Special Delivery, Hard Knock to get on the floor and enjoyed a few Richie humbly thanked the fans Dance at Dianeagains. 2460 Clinton dances in between courses. Buffalo for coming and sent song and after St., Cheektowaga. 4:30-7:30 p.m. Free Polka Boosters works diligently song out to his long time admirers. admission. Specials on fried baloney and onion sandwiches and beer. to promote polkas all year long in It was obvious from the very first Feb. 8. Buffalo Concertina All Stars, Western New York so it was a nice note he sang what an impact he had Hard Times Dance, Potts Banquet Hall, change of pace to enjoy the fruits of on his fan base years ago and still 41 S. Rossler St., Cheektowaga. 4:00- their work while relaxing to the beat does today. Musicians and many 8:00 p.m. $10.00 admission or $5.00 of yet another upbeat Buffalo polka fans were brought to tears by the with coupon. Featuring $1.00 baloney band. appearance of this Buffalo polka sandwiches and glasses of beer. legend. Don Kozak, a diehard polka Feb. 14. New Direction. St. John Vian- TAK JAK DAWNYCH CZASÓW. lover, was outwardly emotional as ney’s 2nd Annual Polish Night., South- Each holiday season, a small cor- he expressed his heartfelt thoughts western Blvd., Orchard Park, N.Y. Call ner tavern on the East side of Buf- The Kozak family at Happy Richie’s New Year’s Day performance. that he never thought he would get Ron for details 675-6588. Feb. 15. Special Delivery, Polish Heri- falo hosts a sing-a-long kolędy. This to see Richie perform again. Don tage Dancers at Paczki Day Celebra- event which started out as a few for the evening. To me, that speaks ing New Year to one another illumi- and his wife Marina are two of tion. Grapevine Banquet Hall, 333 Dick musicians singing and playing to volumes as to polka music and the nated this banquet hall with feelings my favorite polka dancers, and af- Rd., Depew, N.Y. 2:00. 6:00 p.m. $8.00 spread the holiday spirit has turned importance of handing it down to of a promising outlook at the New ter seeing Don’s enthusiasm, I was advance/$10.00 at the door and $2.00 into one of the most beloved and future generations. Year began. I personally loved look- happy to get a few minutes to talk to for children under 12. Call Michelle anticipated events of the year. Hun- As everyone sat down for the ing around and seeing the glistening him about this landmark event. (716) 983-5084 for info. dreds of people crowd into the small five-course meal, Special Delivery eyes and wide smiles of my friends Don confessed to me that at one Feb. 19. Buffalo Polka Boosters Meet- family owned-corner bar. Arty’s, took the stage creating the perfect as we were lucky enough to wel- time he and Marina did not even ing, Polish Falcons, 445 Columbia Ave., which sits on the corner of Peckham amount of ambiance. Once the band come another year in together. know how to polka dance. In 1977 Depew 8:30-10:30 p.m. and Memorial Drive, is in one of the began to showcase its vast repertoire The music continued well into while listening to the radio, Marina Feb. 25. Polka Variety Meeting, Dave Gawronski and the Forgotten Buffalo most iconic neighborhoods of Buf- of music, it was impossible to keep the New Year allowing everyone loved a song that she heard and had Band, Leonard Post, 2450 Walden Ave., falo’s Polish community. The sense people from the dance floor. Even the opportunity to celebrate the very Don come in to listen to it with her. Cheektowaga. 8:00-11:00 p.m. of holiday magic has never been while dinner was being served, the first hours of 2015 together. The found out that the singer was March 7. The Knewz Saturday Night more alive than seeing this crowd dance floor was occupied by those The next morning, tired yet bliss- Happy Richie, and then researched Dance, Amvets Medallion Post 13, 25 gathered around the diverse array of wanting to enjoy every moment of ful polka lovers made their way to to find out where he performed. Review Place, Buffalo. 7:00-midnight. polka musicians who were smiling the music. Special Delivery provid- indulge in a lavish brunch buffet. They took a trip to see him on Clin- Call Carol for info (716) 480-7174. and belting out familiar kolędy for ed a tremendous mix of music that Plates were brimming full of deli- ton Street and fell in love with his March 7. Special Delivery, Polkasino the anxious patrons. Thank you to gave everyone the opportunity to cious food as friends mulled over polka beat. Don went on to be one Bustrip to Seneca Niagara Casino. the Kwiatkowski family for keep- flaunt their personal dance moves. the events of the evening. Laughter of his biggest supporters becoming Potts’ Banquets, Rossler Plaza. 4:00- ing the Christmas spirit alive in a filled the tables and coffee was the the President of the Happy Richie 6:00 Call Ted Szymanski (716) 668-9101 March 8. Music at Dianeagain’s, 2460 way that is a throwback to the days As dinner came to an end, Polka hot commodity for those of us who Fan Club for 18 years. They also or- Clinton St., Cheektowaga. 4:30-7:30 before extravagant gifts, political Country Musicians took the stage. can no longer survive on just a few ganized many bus trips with Richie p.m. Call (716) 768-3246. correctness, and holiday stress were Belting out powerful polka beats hours of sleep. The wealth of friend- and traveled along to hear his band. March 27-29. 4th Annual Wheeling roadblocks to enjoying the true from the first moment sent the crowd ship and love of music was shared Even New Year’s Eves were spent Polka Festival, Oglebay Resort Wheel- meaning of the Christmas. into a party frenzy. The band, which once again as we all said our good- at the AMVETS 26 post on Ward ing, WV featuring Dennis Polisky and draws a faithful following no matter byes until the next event. I know I Road in North Tonawanda with Maestro’s Men, NuTones, Lenny Go- WELCOMING 2015. After the where they play, proved once again walked away from this event feeling Happy Richie headlining, and Ko- mulka, and IPA Tribute Band. Call (304) anxiety of the Christmas season, that they are worthy of the fanfare. thankful once again that I continue zak organizing the event. Don can 243-4060 for rates and information. it was nice to be among friends to The dance floor was jammed and to make friendship through polka celebrate New Year’s Eve. Mille- the front of the stage was packed music year after year. nium Buffalo hosted a polka New full of people who just wanted to Year’s Eve with Special Delivery watch and cheer the band as they A “HAPPY” NEW YEAR. Once I and Polka Country Musicians. performed. The evening continued went home and took a short nap, it Friendly faces started filing into the with dancing galore and a perfect was time to get ready to attend an hotel, transforming it into a reunion combination between these two top- event I had been really looking for- of friends that we don’t see often notch bands. Each provided a dis- ward to. For years since I moved enough. Music devotees greeted tinct sound but both accomplished to Buffalo, I would hear about the one another with holiday wishes as the same result: entertaining the Happy Richie Band. I had never they arrived in the hotel lobby from masses for this memorable evening. seen nor met this gentleman, but Chicago, Cleveland, Albany, Can- As midnight neared, Special those who spoke of the band, al- ada, and neighboring communities Delivery took the stage in anticipa- ways had such a spark when they of Buffalo. The afternoon was filled tion of the big event. Crowns, hats, reminisced of him. Phocus had an- with room parties and reminiscing and horns made their way onto the nounced about a month prior that the memories of years of friend- heads and hands of everyone as we Happy Richie Bojczuk would be ships bonded through supporting crowded onto the dance floor to be- joining them on stage at Potts Ban- polka music. As the evening began, gin the countdown. Crystal bowls of quet Hall on New Year’s Day. it was exciting to behold everyone sledzie (herring) also made its way After a dynamic set of Phocus outfitted in the shimmering - glam onto the tables to be consumed at and a short break, the long awaited POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • FEBRUARY 2015 www.polamjournal.com 19

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New Years’ Eve the First Annual Hard Knock Polka Open enrollment for the 2015- check out a few of my favorite Pol- was spent close to home playing subscription on-line Dance at Dianeagains. Happy hour 2016 academic school year ends prices, “Buckets of Blue” for $5.00, ish Christmas traditions this year, as cards with friends, but not without on 4/1/2015 at 5:00 pm. Applica- baloney and onion sandwiches and the weather stayed decent enough anticipation of all the good things to tions are available for grades K - 8 for travel. other fi ne vittles. The best part? free and can be obtained at the school, come in 2015. FREE CATALOG! admission! Stas Pasko and the members of Perhaps the biggest news to re- at www.NHAschools.com or by HEAR ALL THE POLKA STARS It all happens on February 8, the PRCUA in Wyandotte hosted the port is that TAPS is moving forward calling 866-NHA-ENROLL. Should annual Kolędy Night, December on 2015 at Dianeagain’s, 2460 Clinton with two new events this year: May the number of applications re- 12, and — wow —what a crowd! St. (near Harlem), Cheektowaga. ceived during open enrollment 2-4 TAPs will be taking a bus to the SUNSHINE Stas reports that over 325 people 4:30-7:30 p.m. exceed available seats, a random- Testimonial Dinner and Dance in For more information, call Dia- were in attendance to hear the Ka- SEND FOR A FREE CATALOG selection drawing will be neces- valiers play English and Polish win- honor of Ray Jay Jarusinski, being neagains at (716) 768-3246 or Ted sary. The drawing, if needed, will SUNSHINE at (716) 668-9101. ter favorites. Just as we were getting held in Greensburg Pa. As a result, PO BOX 652 be held on 4/15/2015 at 1:00 PM in comfortable, the doors opened and there will be no May TAPS dance. W. SENECA, NY 14224 the Teachers Lounge. Applications On June 20, TAPS will hold an CDs $12 each we were surprised by Chicago’s $2.00 SHIPPING & HANDLING Listen to the received after open enrollment will Polish Carolers. inaugural Polish Summer Picnic at be accepted on a fi rst-come, fi rst- For those who are not familiar, Oak Shade Grove in Oregon, Ohio. served basis for remaining open this is a group of guys who have Many readers may know of Oak COMPUTER BIG TONY POLKA SHOW seats. Waiting lists will be formed traveled for years all over to play Shade Grove as the location of the DESIGN accordingly. for shut-ins, friends, and events. The German-American Festival held in CDS SOUNDS WJJL 1440 AM crowd went wild, as all of the musi- August of each year. This event will Niagara Falls / Buffalo, NY NOTICE OF cians played the beautiful songs of be held in the outdoor pavilion, and SUNDAY EVENING NONDISCRIMINATORY a Polish Christmas for the apprecia- will include two bands, food and with D.J.Rob 5:00 p.m. POLICY AS TO STUDENTS tive audience. beverage sales, raffl es, and much Buff alo United Charter School ad- Music for Any Occasion mits students of any race, color, The second night of that week- more. Stay tuned for more informa- Send all promotional material to WEDDINGS and nationality or ethnic origin to end, the music was closer to home as tion in my column as these events Tony Rozek ANNIVERSARIES all the rights, privileges, programs, the Commodore Club on LaGrange unfold.  78 Cochrane St. Street hosted its annual Christmas HOLIDAY PARTIES Buffalo, NY 14206 and activities generally accorded party. This event has been led for INSTALLATIONS or made available to students at ON A SAD NOTE … Bob Earl, Sr. RETIREMENTS the school. It does not discriminate several years by Randy Krajewski passed away unexpectedly in early  For advertising information, call and friends with a special appear- on the basis of intellectual or ath- December while playing golf in his Call (716) 570-3611 ance by vocalist Robert McMahon (716) 824-6092 letic abilities, measures of achieve- winter home in Florida. Bob Earl Visit us on Facebook! of Toledo. [email protected] ment or aptitude, disability, status On to the end of the weekend: was one of the three leaders of the as a handicapped person, home- The Toledo Area Polka Society Imperials of Toledo. He played for less status, English profi ciency, (TAPS) held its annual Christmas over 50 years, recording 12 albums religion, creed, race, sex, color, or national origin in administration Dinner Dance December 14, with with the Imperials, and traveling ex- of its educational policies, admis- the Czelusta Park All-Stars per- tensively. Bob leaves to mourn wife sions policies and athletic or other forming polka favorites, and kolędy Mary Earl, sons Jim Earl, Bob Earl school-administered programs. too. This is one of the few full din- Jr., daughter Mary Earl Booth, and ner dances the club has, and it was numerous grandchildren and great complete with a Polish-style chick- grandchildren. Bob will certainly be en and meatball dinner, and the req- missed.

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Pressed Amber Egg This chicken-sized egg is made of amber chunks and amber dust, melted down and then combined with plastic. A beautiful decoration for your Holiday setup. Measures 2.25” H x 1.75” D. #AMB045 - $29.95

Brass Egg Stand Measures 0.5” H x 1.5” D. #435994 - $6.95

Folding Easter Square Wooden Butter Mold Each pyramidal block features an Easter lamb, a • sh, a pussy willow and an egg engraved in the mold, representing an Easter themed relief when butter mold is completed. Measures 2.7” L x 2.7” W x 2.8” H #KOR102 - $49.95

Hand Cut Clear Crystal Egg Candy Jar This small Egg Jar is wonderful gift to showcase during the Easter holiday Artistic Wooden Painted Easter Egg season, or at any other time for that matter. The production of this Each wooden egg is masterfully decorated with ornate designs and marvelous piece is entirely made by hand. 24% Lead Crystal. Measures color schemes; no two eggs are the same. These award winning 4.7” High. Made in Poland ARTEGGS are crafted by a company in Poland 2.25” H x 1.85” D. #GAR515 - $49.95 each #4353003 - $14.95 each Easter Cards

Easter Lamb Wooden Butter Mold The molded butter lamb is a Polish tradition, and has become a staple in many homes during Easter celebrations. Measures 4.5” W x 2.5” H x 1.5” D. #KOR101 - $39.95

Vividly Painted Wooden Egg, Set of 2 Easter Postcards, Set of 9 di erent postcards for Easter each having a Handcrafted wooden eggs with strikingly beautiful hand paintings message in Polish on the back. 4.25” x 5.5” #PCS803 - $9.95 ornamenting the egg. No two are exactly alike. 2.25” H x 1.75” D. #250402 - $12.95

Small Painted Wooden Eggs, Set of 3 Hand painted so no two are exactly alike. 1.25” H x 0.8” D #250406 - $12.95 Easter Eggs, 5 Card Set Mixed Set. Measure: 4.6” x 6.5”, Envelopes Easter Chick Wooden Butter Mold included. #PCS228 - $9.95 A cute Spring chick sprouts from this hand-crafted mold. Makes a nice companion piece to the Easter Lamb Butter Mold. Measures 3.75” W x 2.75” H x 2” D. #KOR103 - $29.95 Easter Sunday Palms Easter Egg Sleeves Alleluja - Egg Sleeves #260301 - $3.95 Easter Music on CD Please Note: Since Droga Krzyzowa - “ e Way of the our Easter Sunday Cross on CD Palms are handmade, In chapter 16 of Mark’s Gospel, the yours may not arrive disciples are thunderstruck by the exactly as pictured! C discovery of the empty tomb and the angel’s message that Christ had risen.. For those disciples, Jesus’ resurrection Cartoon - Egg Sleeves #260302 - $3.95 primarily meant that, for the Church, the way of the cross had only just begun. 16 songs. 58 minutes. #AB003 - $19.95 Easter Lamb Decorations D Each Lamb is hand made from natural products by Folk - Egg Sleeves #260303 - $3.95 artisans in Poland

Brought to the Palm Sunday mass by the parishioners, straw palms E are blessed by the priest. Consecrated palm fronds are believed to have protective powers Fabergé - Egg Sleeves #260304 - $3.95 and are kept in the home for protection from misfortune. A B

A. 23 Inch Palms, Set of 3 Hand made by skilled artisans in Poland from natural items. F #ARP395 - $19.95 C-F. Easter Egg Sleeves, Set of 4 Laying Easter Lamb Standing Easter Lamb B. 30 Inch Palms, Set of 3 Collection of 4 di erent Styles; Alleluja, Cartoon, Folk, and Fabergé. Each 4.0” L x 1.75” W x 3.5” H Measures 4”H Hand made by skilled artisans in Poland from natural items. set contains 10 designs. #VA007 - $9.95 #VA006 - $9.95 #ARP394 - $29.95 #260300 - $13.95