INSIDE: • UCCA looking for new office space in Kyiv — page 3. • Ukraine wins regional title in Junior League baseball — page 3. • Soyuzivka’s Tennis Camp marks 40th anniversary — page 12. HE KRAINIAN EEKLY T PublishedU by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profitW association Vol. LXXV No. 30 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2007 $1/$2 in Ukraine Proposed congressional resolution urges Ukraine’s leaders Ukrainian officials assess damage to abide by accord setting pre-term elections for September from phosphorus leak in Lviv region WASHINGTON – A congressional res- to political reform and good governance.” by Zenon Zawada political and environmental damage that olution urging all sides in Ukraine’s polit- The Florida congressman went on to Kyiv Press Bureau has yet to be fully assessed. ical crisis to abide by the agreement that explain that “Ukraine’s current political The disaster didn’t cause any fatalities, sets pre-term parliamentary elections for conflict is the result of the ongoing power KYIV – A cargo train carrying 15 and no serious injuries were reported, the September 30 was introduced in the struggle that President Viktor Yushchenko derailed tankers departed for Kazakhstan Ministry of Emergency Situations said. House of Representatives on July 23 by and Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych the early morning of July 26 – 10 days About 120 victims suffering from Helsinki Commission Chairman Alcee L. have been engaged in since Yanukovych after six of them exploded, sent thick exposure to the toxic chemical remain in Hastings (D-Fla.). He was joined by became prime minister last August. Rooted clouds of burning phosphorus blowing Lviv Oblast hospitals, the ministry report- Reps. Louise Slaughter (D-N.Y.), Doris in hastily conceived constitutional reforms, towards Volyn and split toxic chemicals ed, among them 32 children and 14 res- Matsui (D-Calif.), Michael McNulty (D- the ongoing power struggle threatens to into soil located 50 miles east of Lviv. cue workers. Estimates of the total num- N.Y.), Jim Gerlach (R-Pa.) and Sander undermine Ukraine’s hard-fought and sub- “I think that I’ll be standing next to the ber of hospitalized victims ranged from Levin (D-Mich.), who signed on as the stantial democratic gains, especially those train and waving my hand,” said Nestor 145 to 190, according to news reports. resolution’s original co-sponsors. won since the 2004 Orange Revolution.” Shufrych, the minister of emergency situ- Roman Ivaskiv, a firefighter from the House Concurrent Resolution 189 also Rep. Hastings added that “it is impor- ations who led the clean-up effort and district center of Busk, was the only vic- called on Ukraine’s political forces “to tant to recognize that Ukraine has made has been the subject of both praise and tim in critical condition, the ministry ensure a free and fair, transparent demo- genuine democratic gains since the criticism. “And I’ll be doing it with joy.” reported. Among the first fire fighters on cratic system in Ukraine based on the Orange Revolution. The December 2004 The tankers, which originated in the scene, Mr. Ivaskiv suffered severe rule of law” and expressed “strong and presidential vote was hailed as a stirring Kazakhstan, may be gone from Ukraine, continuing support for the efforts of the example of the triumph of peaceful but they left behind a remnant of social, (Continued on page 4) Ukrainian people to consolidate the dem- protest and democratic ideals.” He also ocratic gains of the Orange Revolution of underscored that “Ukraine for the last two 2004 by strengthening respect for human years has been designated by Freedom rights and the rule of law.” House as a ‘free’ country, in contrast to The measure was referred to the the ‘partly free’ assessment it held during Committee on Foreign Affairs. The con- its first 13 years of independence.” current resolution is to be introduced also “Nevertheless, democratic institutions in the Senate. and the rule of law in Ukraine are still In introducing the resolution, Rep. emerging and lacking in their ability to Hastings pointed to the “current political safeguard democratic gains,” he contin- uncertainty in Ukraine, a country of strate- ued. “It is this fragility, especially the gic importance to the United States” and lack of constitutional clarity in delineat- explained that his resolution calls on all ing the separation of powers that made it sides “to abide by the agreement signed by possible for the power struggle to ripen Ukraine’s leadership on May 27 providing into a full-blown political crisis in recent for a new round of parliamentary elections months. However, it is heartening to see to be held on September 30.” that more serious turmoil was averted Noting that he had just returned from through careful and constructive dialogue Ukraine, which hosted the 16th annual and capped by an agreement involving meeting of the Parliamentary Assembly the country’s leading political figures.” Official Website of the President of Ukraine President Viktor Yushchenko meets on July 21 with residents of Ozhydiv, located of the Organization for Security and Rep. Hastings concluded his introduc- near the site of a train derailment that released toxic phosphorus. Cooperation in Europe, Rep. Hastings tory remarks by urging his colleagues “to said: “While in Kyiv, I met with President support this timely resolution as a demon- [Viktor] Yushchenko and other prominent stration of Congress’s interest, concern, Ukrainian officials. My colleagues and I and support for the Ukrainian people.” Plast Ukrainian scouts to mark received assurances from Kyiv that The full text of H. Con. Res. 189 appears Ukraine would not backtrack on the path on page 6. 95th anniversary with jamboree by Oksana Zakydalsky part in the entire two-week program. UNA Executive Committee holds Although the majority of campers will TORONTO – The countdown to be from Canada and the United States, the 95th anniversary celebrations of there will be a 90-person international second quarterly meeting of 2007 Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization contingent – over 40 from Ukraine and by Christine E. Kozak from the UNA Auditing Committee were has begun. From August 4 to August others from Germany, Australia, 19, the efforts of scores of people – Slavko Tysiak, chairman, and Vasyl Argentina, Poland and the United UNA National Secretary efforts that began two years ago – will Luchkiw. Nestor Paslawsky, Soyuzivka’s Kingdom – countries where Plast PARSIPPANY, N.J. – The Executive finally bear fruit. organizations are active today. Many general manager, was a guest presenter. The celebrations on behalf of the Committee of the UNA met on Friday, President Kaczaraj reported that the senior and former Plast members are July 6, at its second quarterly meeting of worldwide Plast organization are planning to attend the last four-day fes- UNA continues in a deficit situation. being held in Canada with an ambi- 2007, focusing on such topics as the However, during the first quarter of 2007 tivities, with even more guests expect- recent sale of the UNA headquarters tious and varied program – wilderness ed on August 18 when a program for insurance premium income had a slight canoeing in northern Ontario, a begin- building, the launch of new features on the general public has been planned. increase and the publications showed a ners’ camp in Quebec and a three-day the UNA webpage and plans for the When the first worldwide Plast small profit of $12,000. visit to Ottawa, Canada’s capital. development of the Soyuzivka estate. jamboree was held in Canada in 1957 The UNA headquarters building in They will culminate with four days In attendance were: Stefan Kaczaraj, to mark 45 years of Plast, the material Parsippany, N.J. was sold on June 4, (August 16 to 19) of festival-like circumstances and options were more president; Zenon Holubec, first vice-presi- therefore, the UNA’s reserves will not activities at the Plastova Sich camp- dent; Michael Koziupa, second vice-presi- modest. The celebrations lasted only reflect the positive change until the third ground in Grafton, near Toronto. four days and most people arrived in dent; Myron Groch, director for Canada; quarterly statement, he noted. At the end About 650 Plast youths, ages 12 to Christine E. Kozak, national secretary; 18 and over 100 counselors will take (Continued on page 19) and Roma Lisovich, treasurer. Present (Continued on page 4) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2007 No. 30 ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFSNEWSBRIEFS Ukraine looks into illegal transplants Yanukovych to suspend Transport and Old guard is banished Communications Minister Mykola KYIV – The Internal Affairs Ministry is Rudkovskyi and Emergency Situations from Our Ukraine leadership checking information about illegal trans- Minister Nestor Shufrych until a full inves- plantation of donor organs in Kyiv hospi- tigation is completed into last week’s derail- by Pavel Korduban ed to chairing OU’s election headquarters tals, Vice Minister of Internal Affairs ment of a train carrying toxic phosphorus in Eurasia Daily Monitor in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Mykola Kupianskyi told a press confer- the Lviv Oblast, the Ukrayinska Pravda On July 12 Mr. Bezsmertnyi resigned as ence in Kyiv. He said Ukraine has been website (http://www.pravda.com.ua) report- Roman Bezsmertnyi, a high-ranking chairman of OU’s political council. In requested by Israel to investigate the situa- ed. “We are convinced that the activities of member of President Viktor Yushchenko’s addition, he asked the OU leadership to tion. Mr. Kupianskyi said that Israel cited a [Rudkovskyi and Shufrych] in their posts Our Ukraine (OU) party, has left its lead- completely strike his name from the OU- tipster, who claimed to have been seized expressly reflect the activities of the current ership and is not going to run for PSD list. He said that his mission had been by two persons who demanded that he par- government in general – its lack of profes- Parliament this year. to bring Mr. Baloha and the current chair- ticipate in searching for donors of internal sionalism and indifference to citizens’ prob- Mr. Bezsmertnyi’s departure is part of man of OU, Viacheslav Kyrylenko, to the organs. It has been established that the tip- lems,” the statement reads. Meanwhile, an evolutionary process affecting Our top of the party. Now that this mission is ster entered Israel as a tourist and remains Vice Prime Minister Oleksander Kuzmuk Ukraine. The group of businessmen active completed, Mr. Bezsmertnyi is leaving. there. The Tel-Aviv police on July 24 promised on July 22 that the shipment of in politics, commonly referred to as the This must have been a difficult decision detained a number of people suspected of yellow phosphorus, some of which caught “dear friends,” and the party functionaries for the ambitious Mr. Bezsmertnyi, who illegal transplantation of donor parts. The fire following the derailment, would leave linked to them helped Mr. Yushchenko served four terms in the Verkhovna Rada. suspects, apparently part of an internation- Ukraine on July 25. Mr. Shufrych told jour- come to power in 2004, but now are being He said he would not leave OU altogether al network suspected of illegal organ trans- nalists the same day that the cargo will be banished from top positions in OU. Mr. and would continue to serve in the plantation, placed ads in newspapers, sent back to Kazakhstan after the issue of its Yushchenko apparently holds them Presidential Secretariat. Speaking in an promising large sums of money for donors ownership is settled. The phosphorus ship- responsible for the party’s – and to a cer- interview with Glavred, Mr. Bezsmertnyi of organs. Those who agreed were sent to ment, which was being transported from tain extent his own – low popularity. The made it clear that he did not like the a private hospital in Kyiv. On July 24 the Kazakhstan to Poland, reportedly belongs to head of the Presidential Secretariat, Viktor Yushchenko-Baloha plan to disband all press service of the Security Service of a Dutch firm, the name of which has not Baloha, is managing this process. pro-Yushchenko parties and create one Ukraine said there are no Ukrainian citi- been revealed. According to Health When the top 10 names on Mr. super-party in their place after the elec- zens among suspects of illegal activity in Minister Vitalii Haidayev, some 16,000 Yushchenko’s Our Ukraine – People’s tion. “Please understand that for me, who the transplantation of human organs who people were checked for symptoms of Self-Defense (OU-PSD) bloc list for the was at the birth of Our Ukraine, it is not were detained by Israeli police. According chemical poisoning following the accident, September 30 parliamentary election was easy to see it disappearing for the sake of to the SBU, Israeli law enforcement bodies which released toxic smoke into the air. made public on July 5, it turned out that creating a new party,” he said. petitioned the SBU for likely assistance if Nearly 180 people reportedly remain hospi- there was no place on it for two of the Mr. Bezsmertnyi called on Our Ukraine Ukrainian citizens are engaged, to which talized because of phosphorus poisoning. “dear friends.” Neither Mr. Bezsmertnyi, not to view his step as a “demarche.” He the SBU agreed. (Ukrinform) No deaths have been reported. (RFE/RL who built OU’s party organization at Mr. said he was stepping down so that his Newsline) Yushchenko’s request in 2005, nor Yurii “younger” colleagues in the party have Campaign against deputies’ immunity Yekhanurov, who was prime minister in more freedom of action, even though Mr. NSDC assesses phosphorus accident 2005-2006 and topped OU’s list for the Bezsmertnyi himself is only 42. KYIV – The Our Ukraine-People’s Self- March 2006 parliamentary election, Two other prominent members of OU, Defense bloc has launched a campaign to KYIV – President Viktor Yushchenko made the top 10. former Zaporizhia Oblast State collect signatures to cancel deputies’ immu- on July 20 convened a session of the Mr. Baloha, however, is among the top Administration Chairman Yurii nity. The action, dubbed “Touch MP” was National Security and Defense Council 10. In addition to managing Mr. Artemenko and OU Vinnytsia Oblast launched on July 24 in Kyiv. The chief of (NSDC) in Crimea, where he is vacation- Yushchenko’s office, he has also been branch leader Mykola Sokyrko, have the bloc’s political council, Viacheslav ing, to discuss the rescue operations at the appointed to steer OU’s election cam- Kyrylenko, reminded all those who seek to site of a train derailment last week. The paign. Mr. Yekhanurov has been relegat- (Continued on page 21) run for the Verkhovna Rada in the composi- session, chaired by Mr. Yushchenko, was tion of the megabloc to reject deputies’ attended by Prime Minister Viktor immunity. Participating in the event were: Yanukovych, First Vice Prime Minister Yurii Lutsenko, Defense Minister Anatolii Mykola Azarov, NSDC Secretary Ivan Ukrainian defense minister slashes Hrytsenko, Foreign Affairs Minister Arsenii Pliusch, presidential staff chief Viktor Yatsenyuk and Mykola Katerynchuk. Baloha, Cabinet ministers and oblast Organizers intend to spread the campaign administration chairs. “We have to mobi- expenses with an eye toward NATO across the country. (Ukrinform) lize ourselves ... and ensure a full clean-up by John C.K. Daly polish the submarine and to investigate after this accident,” Mr. Yushchenko told Bloc seeks punishment for minister Eurasia Daily Monitor the market,” adding that the revenue journalists. Meanwhile, Yurii Lutsenko, a would be used for designing a new $7.1 leader of the pro-presidential election bloc KYIV – The Our Ukraine-People’s Self- When the USSR collapsed in 1991, million corvette for Ukraine’s naval of the Our Ukraine and Self-Defense par- Defense election bloc released a statement both Russia and Ukraine claimed the forces (for-ua.com, January 25). The on July 23 calling on Prime Minister Viktor (Continued on page 14) Black Sea Fleet and the historic port of decision is final, according to the defense Sevastopol. Eventually an agreement was minister, who said, “The issue will not be reached to divide the hardware and allow revised,” as a foreign sale has been under Russia to lease the port. consideration by the Ukrainian govern- HE KRAINIAN EEKLY FOUNDED 1933 Ukraine opted to offload much of its ment since October 2003. T U W share of the fleet. After selling the semi- The Zaporizhia is not the only post- An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., completed hulk of the Soviet naval aircraft Soviet warship on the auction block. Mr. a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. carrier Variah to China in 1998, Kyiv is Hrytsenko conceded, “We have to make Yearly subscription rate: $55; for UNA members — $45. now interested in auctioning off other decisions that should have been made sev- Periodicals postage paid at Parsippany, NJ 07054 and additional mailing offices. items from its Soviet naval inheritance, eral years ago. Some of these are painful (ISSN — 0273-9348) including the country’s only submarine. and unpopular, but they cannot be post- Most recently Ukraine’s Defense poned any longer,” adding that the missile- The Weekly: UNA: Minister Anatolii Hrytsenko, the country’s carrying cruiser Ukrayina, part of the 1164 Tel: (973) 292-9800; Fax: (973) 644-9510 Tel: (973) 292-9800; Fax: (973) 292-0900 first civilian defense minister, announced series, also was for sale. The Ukrainian that Kyiv will refurbish its sole remaining press speculated that Ukraine would initial- Postmaster, send address changes to: Editor-in-chief: Roma Hadzewycz submarine, the Zaporizhia, for sale to the ly offer the vessels for sale to Russia, The Ukrainian Weekly Editors: 2200 Route 10 Zenon Zawada (Kyiv) highest bidder. “We’ll repair this subma- although India and China have also been rine and sell it, and use the proceeds to P.O. Box 280 Matthew Dubas mentioned as potential clients. Parsippany, NJ 07054 develop the fleet,” he said. (Agentstvo Ukrainian analysts and the Defense Voyennykh Novostey, July 2). Ministry say that the submarine is not The Ukrainian Weekly Archive: www.ukrweekly.com; e-mail: [email protected] According to Mr. Hrytsenko the worth maintaining. It is difficult to see Zaporizhia had been a Soviet 641 Foxtrot who might want to acquire the vessel, as The Ukrainian Weekly, July 29, 2007 No. 30, Vol. LXXV boat, which logged 120,000 miles in mis- the Zaporizhia’s keel was laid down in Copyright © 2007 The Ukrainian Weekly sions in the Atlantic and the Mediterranean Leningrad in 1970, making the hull 37 with a 78-man crew, before joining the years old (Morskaia Derzhava, July 5). Ukrainian navy in 1997. The sale masks a much deeper point of ADMINISTRATION OF THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY AND SVOBODA The Zaporizhia has been undergoing a contention between Moscow and Kyiv, major refit for the last decade. The modern- however. With the break-up of the Soviet Walter Honcharyk, administrator (973) 292-9800, ext. 3041 ization should be finished by the end of the Union, Moscow lost its free access to e-mail: [email protected] year, when the government hopes to realize Ukraine’s advanced shipyards in Mykolayiv Maria Oscislawski, advertising manager (973) 292-9800, ext. 3040 $50 million to $70 million from the sale of and the deepwater port of Sevastopol. The e-mail: [email protected] the submarine (Interfax-Ukraine, July 2). latter is heavily ingrained in the Russian Mariyka Pendzola, subscriptions (973) 292-9800, ext. 3042 Mr. Hrytsenko said, “We'll use the e-mail: [email protected] proceeds to develop the fleet. We need to (Continued on page 21) No. 30 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2007 3 UCCA looking for new office space in Kyiv as NGOs get the boot by Zenon Zawada UCCA’s Kyiv office. “As civic organiza- Kyiv Press Bureau tions, we have the same right to rent state communal property as the officials who KYIV – The Ukrainian Congress occupy them,” she added. Committee of America (UCCA) is look- When eviction day came, Ms. Hubska ing for a new Kyiv office after the organ- locked the office and held onto the keys, ization with which it shared its space for insisting the NGOs had the right to five years, the Ukrainian-Polish Forum, remain, citing letters of support from was evicted on May 23. President Viktor Yushchenko and former Months earlier, National Television Prime Minister Yurii Yekhanurov. and Radio Broadcasting Council Chair That same day, Ms. Hubska presented Vitalii Shevchenko decided not to renew Mr. Shevchenko with a letter from a lease with the Ukrainian-Polish Forum, Presidential Secretariat Chair Victor rejecting pleas from the four non-govern- Baloha requesting him to temporarily mental organizations (NGOs) sharing the extend the lease with the NGOs. space to let them stay. Mr. Shevchenko responded by threat- Despite the Ukrainian Polish Forum’s ening to toss all the NGOs’ belongings eviction, UCCA’s monitoring mission for “in the toilet,” Ms. Hubska alleged. the September 30 parliamentary elec- After Ms. Hubska locked the doors, tions won’t be disrupted, said Tamara NTRBC officials applied their own metal Gallo Olexy, UCCA’s executive director, clamp and barred all the NGO employ- who is based in New York. Zenon Zawada ees from entering the building by deacti- “We have plans to move to a different vating their electronic passes. office anyhow,” she said. “The election Viktoriya Hubska, director of the UCCA’s Kyiv office, addresses the press. Ms. Hubska launched a daily protest at the season doesn’t officially begin until entrance to the NTRBC starting on July 11, August 2. We are choosing between two needed more room to work. the Cabinet decree gave Mr. Shevchenko calling for Mr. Shevchenko’s dismissal and locations in our final negotiations, and we Many of its more than 250 employees the ability to evict the Ukrainian-Polish alleging the eviction could threaten the ability will have a new premises by end of this work in cramped conditions that violate Forum, a decision unopposed by Kyiv of international observers to participate in the week or next week.” the government sanitary standard of five Regional State Property Fund Chair September elections. The protest involved For five years, the UCCA had a verbal square meters of office space per Vladyslav Zburzhynskyi. the NGO employees covering the building’s agreement with the Ukrainian Polish Forum employee, said Alexander Chabanov, the In April, the NTRBC gave the Forum entrance with signs of protest, and Ms. to share the 309-square-foot office located council’s deputy chief of staff. In many a one-month notice letter to vacate the Hubska holding two press conferences. on the second floor of 2 Prorizna St., along offices, two workers sit behind a single room by May 23, the date of termination No lawsuit has been filed so far, with the Ukraine-Georgia Association and desk, Mr. Chabanov demonstrated during stated on the lease. though Ms. Hubska threatened to do so. Mother and Child’s Hope charity. a brief tour of the offices on July 13. Mr. Shevchenko simply wants to boot UCCA President Michael Sawkiw Jr. The Ukrainian-Polish Forum, a civic For example, the 11 workers in suite all NGOs from the building and usurp all said he was aware of the one-month notice and cultural organization promoting ties 201 work with 2.8 square meters of the space, Ms. Hubska alleged. letter and allowed Ms. Hubska to determine between the two countries, signed a lease space per employee, while the eight In response to their claims of over- the course of action. “ I can’t say what war- seven years ago with the State Property employees in suite 205 have an average crowded conditions, Ms. Hubska said the ranted a protest or not,” Mr. Sawkiw said. Fund’s Kyiv Regional Division and of 4.4 square meters to work in, the NTRBC moved 80 employees into 2 “She was in consultation with the other became neighbors with National Television Council stated in a press release. Prorizna St. in 2005, thus creating the NGOs in the building. It’s not just the and Radio Broadcasting Council (NTRBC) Since July 2005, the NTRBC has writ- problem by itself. UCCA.” employees, said Victoriya Hubska, the ten 42 letters asking the Ukrainian-Polish “These are the ambitions of a Ukrainian After her July 13 press conference, forum’s executive director. Forum to vacate, Mr. Chabanov said. official who decided that state property Ms. Hubska alleged Mr. Shevchenko The site proved valuable for UCCA, Ms. Hubska denied she received that belongs only to him, not the state,” said which used it to host and assist its 2,534 many letters, but she did have in posses- Ms. Hubska, who also serves as director of (Continued on page 4) election observers for the 2004 presiden- sion more than a dozen. tial elections and 209 observers for the Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers gave 2006 parliamentary elections. Mr. Shevchenko the green light to realize Located along Kyiv’s main boulevard, his goals on January 31, awarding the Yushchenko travels to Poland the Khreschatyk, just down the street from council chair control over the first five Independence Square, it played a valuable floors of 2 Prorizna St., including Suite for 25th annual Lemko Vatra role during the Orange Revolution as a 203, which housed the NGOs. place for foreign election observers to Mr. Shevchenko claims the decree ZDYNIA, Poland – President Viktor meet and for protesters to sleep. awarded the NTRBC ownership of the Yushchenko traveled to Poland on July Since Mr. Shevchenko became five floors, while Ms. Hubska alleges the 21 to help light the bonfire (“vatra”) in NTRBC chair in April 2005, he persist- property is still owned by the State the opening ceremony of the 25th annual ently tried to evict the NGOs from the Property Fund. Lemko Vatra held in the Lemkivschyna space, arguing that Council employees What Ms. Hubska doesn’t deny is that region in Zdynia. History has not treated the Lemkos kindly, Mr. Yushchenko said in his remarks to the Lemko community, many Ukraine wins regional championship of Junior League baseball of whom arrived from North America and Europe for the Vatra. Team now heads for World Series in Michigan “Today we bow our heads before the KUTNO, Poland – The Ukraine In Michigan, which brings together memory of victims of severe trials, includ- Junior League team from Kirovohrad 10 teams playing for the title of world ing Akcja Wisla” – the 1947 forced reset- defeated England 3-2 during the champion, Ukraine will play the fol- tlement of 150,000 Ukrainian and Lemkos, EMEA Junior League Regional lowing games: August 12 against Latin said the Ukrainian president, who was Championships played in Kutno, America (5:30 p.m.); August 14 against accompanied by his wife and children. Poland, on July 11-19, to capture for Puerto Rico (2 p.m.); August 15 Ukraine and Poland are renewing his- the first time the title of champion for against Canada (8 p.m.); and August 16 torical justice in remembering victims of Europe, the Middle East and Africa against the Philippines (11 a.m.). the Communist terror, Mr. Yushchenko (EMEA). The championships will be played said, and both nations are walking the Thus, Ukraine will represent the on August 18. road towards unity, understanding, part- EMEA region at the Junior League All games will be played at the nership and trust. Baseball World Series to be played in Taylor South Little League fields in Polish President Lech Kaczynski this year joined Mr. Yushchenko in condemn- Taylor, Mich., on August 12-18. Heritage Park. Official Website of the President of Ukraine ing Akcja Wisla as a totalitarian crime, An ecstatic Basil Tarasko, district Mr. Tarasko will be with the team President Viktor Yushchenko of marking the first time a Polish president administrator of the Little Leagues in in Michigan for the World Series. The Ukraine, assisted by his son, Taras, rings had done so on an official level, the Ukraine since 1995, exclaimed that the resident of Bayside, N.Y., is also asso- the Bells of Peace in commemoration of Ukrainian president’s website reported team of 13- and 14-year-olds from ciate scout for the San Diego Padres the 60th anniversary of Akcja Wisla. Kirovohrad “did the impossible by scor- Major League Baseball Club and (www.President.gov.ua). ing three runs in the bottom of the ninth assistant head baseball coach for President Yushchenko expressed deep do everything possible to support the cul- inning to answer the two runs scored by Abraham Heschel High School in gratitude to the Polish government, and tural needs of Ukrainian citizens abroad. England in the top of the inning.” New York. President Kaczynski personally, for their In particular, work will soon begin on Ukraine beat the undefeated team For further information on the good will in strengthening partnership the Bohdan-Ihor Antonych Center of from England in the final game on Ukraine Baseball program readers between the two nations, particularly in Lemko Culture in Gorlice. Additionally, July 19, in extra innings (games are may call Mr. Tarasko at 718-415-7821 regard to Ukraine’s Euro-integration efforts. the Ukrainian National Home in Przemysl seven innings). or log on to www.ukrainebaseball.org. He called upon the Ukrainian diaspora to unite, assuring them the government will (Continued on page 19) 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2007 No. 30

Cultural Center. ly because of conflicting reports on the of Transportation Safety Department Ukrainian officials... Phosphorus particles can strongly harm extent of the damage. Director Yurii Hershot said the train con- (Continued from page 1) respiration and the nervous system, he Mr. Kuzmuk has become notorious for formed to all rules and requirements, and no burns to his breathing organs. said. “Phosphorus can end up in ground comparing the disaster to Chornobyl the railroad workers are responsible.He implied Other rescue workers reported symp- water, and that will be the biggest prob- evening it happened. He appeared on tel- the blame is with Kazfosfat, the Kazakh toms of chemical poisoning. Several jour- lem, considering we have no control over evision two days later, insisting the local company that supplied and shipped the nalists also suffered from inhaling the such processes. ... wells in a 60-kilometer water was safe, eating local produce and phosphorus, for improperly preparing and burning phosphorus at the accident site. radius can end up simply poisoned.” claiming the air was breathable, even as sealing the tankers. He echoed the position victims were still checking into hospitals of Ukrzaliznytsia Director Volodymyr Four days after the disaster, local resi- Political damage dents complained of a lack of medical sup- and doctors were warning residents not Kozak, who days earlier said Kazfosfat is plies, bottled water and coal tablets. “They The disaster immediately became a to eat or drink anything locally derived potentially to blame because the phosphorus tell us maybe we might need them, maybe political football, occurring at the start of during the first three days. tankers contained too little water. not,” Ozhydiv Village Council Chair campaigning for the September 30 parlia- Similarly, the Ministry of Environmental Days earlier, Mr. Bodnar blamed the Oleksandra Shakh said of the coal tablets. “I mentary elections. Defense announced the day of the accident employees of Ukrzaliznytsia, the govern- believe if people have the desire and want to The Presidential Secretariat struck the that phosphorus anhydride levels in the air ment-owned railroad company, for allow- use them, they should have access to them.” first blow the day after the disaster, call- were 20 times above normal, only to state ing an inappropriate transport of danger- ing for the resignation of Minister of the next day that levels were safe. ous cargo through Ukraine. Environmental damage Transportation Mykola Rudkovskyi for Local villagers told television reporters In response, Kazfosfat Director Kairat lax safety standards and lack of prepared- they lost trust in anything government offi- Shotbakov said during the teleconference More than 800 residents of six nearby ness for emergency and terrorist acts. cials said because their advice appeared to that he saw no basis for compensating the villages in the Buskyi District were evac- Mr. Rudkovskyi accused Presidential change every day. And, they weren’t Ukrainian government, or accident vic- uated following the explosion, which Secretariat Chair Viktor Baloha of politi- informed of the accident until the day after. tims, or even paying for the cargo to be contaminated a zone of 35 square miles cizing the disaster, adding that President Lviv State Oblast Administration returned to Kazakhstan. He also denied with toxic smoke. Viktor Yushchenko had neglected to sign Chair Petro Oliinyk called Mr. Kuzmuk’s Mr. Rudkovskyi’s claim the tankers were In the ensuing days, emergency work- a law passed by Parliament in 2000 that Chornobyl reference a “very big psycho- in disrepair, pointing out that the expiration ers wearing masks and rubber suits stood would have improved the safety of trans- logical mistake.” date for two tankers was December 2007 knee-high in the polluted water, shoveled porting dangerous cargo. Acknowledging the public information and 2008 for the other 13 that derailed. contaminated soil and foam into vats, and Three days later, the Our Ukraine- failure, Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych The cargo’s owner is the Dutch compa- pumped the leftover toxic water into People’s Self-Defense Bloc added Mr. ordered his ministers on July 25 to each ny Thermphos International BV, Mr. tankers, all for hauling away. Shufrych to the list of officials that should develop a program for their particular min- Shotbakov said, and it should be held The disaster caused no permanent envi- resign their posts. Mr. Shufrych was wide- istry to properly inform the public and liable. However, a Thermphos spokesman ronmental damage, Mr. Shufrych said on ly criticized for not appearing at the acci- media of disasters. told Dielo, a Kyiv daily newspaper, that July 26 “In a day or two, this territory will dent scene until three days afterwards. Mr. Shufrych said he would draft a the cargo was still the property of return to how it was 10 days ago,” he said. The conduct of Mr. Rudkovskyi and Cabinet resolution within the next two Kazfosfat when it crossed Ukraine and that That same day Vice Prime Minister for Mr. Shufrych “is a bright reflection of the weeks. Among its points will be to hold thermphos would not pay any damages. National Safety and Defense Oleksander current’s government activity as a whole accountable government officials who give Silver lining Kuzmuk assured reporters the area was – unprofessionalism and indifference to inaccurate or unreliable information, he said. safe and clean. His remarks came a little Amidst the posturing and finger-point- the problems of citizens,” said a July 23 The aftermath of the Lviv phosphorus more than a week he had compared the ing, no one has accepted responsibility for statement from the Our Ukraine-People’s disaster did have some hopeful moments. disaster to Chornobyl. the accident, no one has been charged with Self Defense Bloc. On July 20, the Donetsk Oblast The toxic cloud has vanished, while the a crime, and no cause has been determined. In his defense, Mr. Shufrych explained Council voted to send a truck with 15 land polluted by the spilled chemicals was when the disaster occurred he was on a tons of mineral water and medicine to the hauled off to Kazakhstan, filling three Financial damage plane to London to attend a European Bank villages in need, in response to Ms. tankers, Mr. Kuzmuk said. Ministry work- for Reconstruction and Development assem- The Lviv phosphorus disaster cost the Shakh’s televised requests for assistance. ers, he added, are still detoxifying 258,000 bly to award a contract of nearly $1 billion Ukrainian government $3.2 million, The council also offered to accept 50 square feet of polluted land, situated to construct the new Chornobyl sarcopha- according to the Lviv State Oblast children to spend the rest of their summer between Ozhydiv and Krasne. gus. He said he left the Assembly the after- Administration press service. at a Donetsk Oblast retreat. As early as July 20, the Ministry of noon of July 18 after an affirmative vote President Yushchenko assured victims Communities in the Kharkiv and Emergency Situations reported it noticed no took place, abandoning other procedures. they would be compensated for damages Luhansk Oblasts have already begun trace of higher than normal concentrations President Yushchenko took authority they incurred, with offering an estimate. hosting several dozen evacuated children of phosphorus in the air, water and soil. over the clean-up four days after the acci- During a July 25 teleconference, Ministry at their local summer camps. The Presidential Secretariat, however, dent, first calling a meeting of the offered conflicting information that same National Security and Defense Council in day. The water, air and food products are Yalta on July 20, then visiting the disas- Treasurer Lisovich and Mr. Paslawsky of questionable safety, Secretariat ter site the same evening. UNA Executive... spoke about the development and future of Assistant Chair Viktor Bondar, adding He ordered the disaster area cleared as (Continued from page 1) Soyuzivka. The beloved cultural center is that the government would provide safe soon as possible and the creation of an of the first quarter, the UNA’s reserve owned by the Ukrainian National feed for the region’s farm animals. environmentally safe green zone. The was at $2,553,000. Association and has been supported by the Government officials have been mini- president assured local residents that National Secretary Kozak reported UNA since 1952. It was noted that the mizing the disaster’s environmental con- those responsible would be punished. UNA has subsidized Soyuzivka to the tune that “Restructuring for the 21st Century” sequences, in the view of Volodymyr Public trust in Ukraine’s leadership of approximately $600,000 per year over has begun. Cuts were made within the Boreiko, director of the Kyiv Ecological- suffered as a result of the accident, large- the last decade and it is obvious the UNA recording department, as well as in other cannot continue covering the expenses departments of the UNA, while the associated with the resort. recruiting of professional agents contin- UCCA looking... harm the reputation our of country in the However, the UNA is investigating sev- international community,” the release stated. ues with a positive response. eral projects that will provide a means by (Continued from page 3) On the other hand, Ms. Hubska said A sales contest for UNA branch secre- which Soyuzivka will be able to operate tricked her into unlocking the office by the eviction and Mr. Shevchenko’s abu- taries commenced February 1 and contin- profitably, becoming a self-sustaining facil- offering assurance the NGOs could sive conduct set a dangerous precedent ued through June 30. For the first quarter, ity without the direct financial support of remain. Once she opened the door, a for all NGOs working in Kyiv which the UNA collected $33,512 in premiums the Ukrainian National Association. dozen men stormed into the room, threw don’t have the ability to stand up against with applications. This does not reflect The UNA is cognizant of the impact the NGOs’ furniture aside and changed a government organ with large influence. the income from new annuities which Soyuzivka has on the Ukrainian commu- the locks on the office, she alleged. “This is a problem for all civic organiza- sharply increased in the month of April, nity, especially the younger generations By July 16 three NTRBC employees tions which can’t compete on the same level Ms. Kozak said. attending summer camps, Ms. Lisovich were already working in office. with business structures to rent space to The national secretary reported that the noted. Other programs are available year- Mr. Shevchenko, who left for vacation carry out their official activities,” she said. UNA is proud to announce an exciting round, from the preschoolers’ Tabir after the incident and was unavailable for Among the UCCA property still in addition to the UNA webpage: the Branch Ptashat to the UNA Seniors’ Conference, comment, is an accomplished journalist who Suite 203 are file cabinets containing the Secretaries/Agents Resource Center. This various reunions, meetings, seminars and was elected to the Verkhovna Rada in 1998 confidential information of thousands of Resource Center will allow UNA branch recreational activities. Over 5,000 people with the People’s Rukh of Ukraine. He has UCCA elections observers since 1994, secretaries and professional agents to annually visit Soyuzivka and, with the been active in the Ukrainian People’s Party. such as passport numbers. download UNA brochures, flyers, utilize community’s help, Soyuzivka will con- In a July 23 press release, Mr. NTRBC officials repeatedly offered the UNA Rate Book Tutorial, and gather tinue to flourish and grow as future gen- Shevchenko said he would interrupt his Ms. Hubska the opportunity to remove information on UNA products. This infor- erations bring their children to experi- vacation to return to Kyiv to meet with any confidential information, Mr. mation will be at their fingertips with ence the magic that is Soyuzivka. election observers and convince them to Chabanov said. Ms. Hubska said she has easy access at any time of day or night. Slavko Tysiak, chairman of the UNA serve with other organizations. He said Ms. no place to move the cabinets. The site will enable the professionals Auditing Committee, presented the Hubska’s claims that international election Regardless of the files’ location, and secretaries to get answers to their Soyuzivka auditing report, which found missions are threatened are baseless. UCCA elections observers need not questions at any time, Ms. Kozak contin- good financial accounting records at the “The Ukrainian-Polish Forum’s worry because all the cabinets are under ued. It allows them also to access compli- UNA estate. The audit examined internal announcements are completely provocative, lock and key, Mr. Olexy Gallo said. ance information that may pertain to their controls over financial operations during inasmch as they mislead representatives of So far, the UCCA has received about state and UNA company policy procedures year ending December 31, 2006. The international civic associations of 60 inquiries from Americans interested in such as the UNA Conservation Policy for audit findings of the committee will be Ukrainians, baselessly exacerbate tension serving as election monitors, Ms. Olexy branch secretaries or UNA Advertising published in the UNA’s two newspaper’s, surrounding the elections and, above all, said, and that number is likely to increase. Procedures for professional agents. Svoboda and The Ukrainian Weekly. No. 30 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2007 5

THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM There’s no place like Soyuzivka in June for UNA Seniors Week by Oksana Trytjak UNA National Organizer KERHONKSON, N.Y. – The UNA Seniors Conference helped kick off the busy summer season at Soyuzivka by welcoming some of the lovely estate’s oldest and dearest friends. The confer- ence began with registration on Sunday afternoon, June 10 and ended with a fab- ulous brunch Friday afternoon, June 15. The registration table was manned by Olha Trytyak, Iya Wasylenko and this writer, president of the UNA Seniors. Participants of the 2007 conference of UNA Seniors at Soyuzivka. Each participant received a packet filled were sung, including the American, relate to the elderly. iors in the realm of home care. with information about the conference Ukrainian and Canadian. Ihor Hayda was On Tuesday morning, Dr. Zirka Voronka, On Thursday morning, Zenia Brozyna, and daily activities, brochures about elected chairman, and Mrs. Trytyak was a professor of the English language at a travel agent for many years, encour- Soyuzivka and the UNA publications, elected secretary of the conference. Passaic County Community College, shared aged everyone to take a vacation and pro- Svoboda and The Ukrainian Weekly. The UNA Seniors By-laws explain the her experiences as an amateur beekeeper in vided many interesting tips on where and After registration, the rest of Sunday organization’s raison d’etre: Support Hunter, N.Y. She also shared some delicious when to travel. was reserved for “meet and greet” time UNA endeavors to preserve and cultivate honey from her hives, much to the delight of Dr. Bohdar Woroch, a cardiologist and and a chance for the conference partici- Ukrainian heritage, promote unity, devel- the participants. internist, and a seasoned speaker at the pants to settle into their rooms. In the op social activities and maintain In the afternoon, the Rev. Leonid conference, spoke about the “relaxation evening, everyone gathered in the lobby Ukrainian community life in America. Malkov from St. John the Baptist response” and its specific value in reduc- of the Main House for wine and cheese These annual conferences certainly fol- Ukrainian Catholic Church of Newark, ing stress and strengthening the heart. and a sing-along to the delicate strings of low those principles. N.J., explained the various trends and On Friday morning, Christine E. Kozak, Rostyslav Wasylenko’s mandolin. The following speakers contributed issues of the Ukrainian Eastern rite. UNA national secretary, welcomed all the Monday morning began with a divine their time and expertise both to inform On Wednesday morning, Lydia participants and gave a short talk on current liturgy at Holy Trinity Ukrainian and entertain at the conference: Monday Piasecky, an artist of traditional Ukrainian UNA products available. Afterwards UNA Catholic Church. The Rev. Piso offered morning began with a presentation by icons, spoke about the fascinating world Treasurer Roma Lisovich gave a slide show the liturgy for the health and well-being Petrusia Kotlar-Paslawsky, a chiropractor of Ukrainian iconography. She revealed on last fall’s UNA Caribbean Cruise. of all UNA Seniors with special prayers who practices in New Jersey, who spoke her great passion for the painstaking The UNA Seniors have been very for- dedicated to the members who had about the benefits of practicing a healthy process required to create icons. tunate to attract a roster of special speak- passed away over the course of the year. lifestyle, including exercise and herbal The afternoon speaker was Zorianna ers who contribute their expertise to the The formal portion of the conference therapy. In the afternoon, Mr. Hayda, Smorodsky, a pharmacist, who provided began with the UNA’s national organizer UNA Seniors’ vice-president, spoke on informative explanations and advice on conference. Everyone provided a inter- Seniors president, welcoming all of the the impact of various foods on memory seniors’ ailments. She also explained the esting presentations and shared their pre- participants. Three national anthems and especially brain function, as they various options that are available to sen- (Continued on page 17) OBITUARY: Dr. Jaroslaw Stachiw, 65, leading authority on ocean engineering His books on acrylic plastic, “Acrylic Military Oceanographer Award and the society Sigma Xi. Plastic Viewports” and “Handbook of Lauritsen Bennett Award. The American Dr. Stachiw died on April 25, at his Acrylics for Submersibles, Hyperbaric Society of Mechanical Engineers recog- home in Canyon Lake, Tex. He is sur- Chambers and Aquaria,” are the stan- nized his contributions to the engineering vived by his wife of 52 years, his two dard references on that subject. Dr. profession by election to the grade of Life sons and four grandchildren, Christopher, Stachiw is the author of numerous tech- Fellow, as well as the presentation of the Michael, Alexandra and Jacqueline. He nical papers and presentations at techni- Centennial Medal, the Dedicated Service was buried in Sallisaw, Okla. cal conferences. Award and a Pressure Technology Codes In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- For the contributions to the U.S. Outstanding Performance Certificate. He tions were made to the Ukrainian Navy’s ocean engineering programs, the was an active member of the New York National Association’s Ukrainian Navy honored Dr. Stachiw with the Academy of Sciences and the research National Foundation. Donations to the Ukrainian National Foundation in memory of Dr. Jaroslaw Drahomyr Stachiw

Dr. Jaroslaw Drahomyr Stachiw CANYON LAKE, Texas – Dr. Jaroslaw (Jerry) Drahomyr Stachiw was born May 23, 1931, in Lviv, to Frances and Matthew Stachiw. He immi- grated to the United State in 1949 with his parents. He received his B.S. degree from Oklahoma State University in 1955 in mechanical engi- neering and that same year married Joan Atkerson. Over the years the couple had two sons, Michael and Mark. Mr. Stachiw returned to school after serving in the U.S. Army and received both his master’s and doctorate from Pennsylvania State University. Because of his numerous achievements in the field of ocean engineering, he is considered to be the world’s leading authority on the structural appli- cation of plastics and brittle materials used in exter- nal pressure housings and hyperbaric chambers.

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FOR THE RECORD THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY House Concurrent Resolution 189 A salute to Plast

This year Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization worldwide celebrates the on parliamentary elections in Ukraine 95th anniversary of its founding in Lviv as an organization for youth that empha- Following is the full text of House Oleksander Moroz in an attempt to end Concurrent Resolution 189, which was sizes leadership skills, good moral character, patriotism, self-reliance and all- the constitutional dispute; introduced in the House of Representatives Whereas the May 27, 2007, agreement around self-education. The premier event of the jubilee celebration is the on July 23 by Rep. Alcee L. Hastings (D- accepted and signed by the Ukrainian International Plast Jamboree that begins on August 4 in Canada and whose two- Fla.), chairman of the U.S. Commission on president, prime minister, and parliamen- week program spans the provinces of Ontario and Quebec and activities from Security and Cooperation in Europe tary speaker stipulated new parliamen- canoeing in the wilderness to festivities in the Canadian capital of Ottawa. (Helsinki Commission). Original co-spon- tary elections for September 30, 2007; Organizing Plast in 1911 on the model of Lord Robert Baden-Powell’s (1857- sors are: Reps. Louise Slaughter (D-N.Y.), Whereas the United States supports the 1941) scouting for boys, which dates to 1907, Plast’s founder, Dr. Oleksander Doris Matsui (D-Calif.), Michael McNulty principles of the May 27, 2007, agree- Tysovsky (1886-1968) adapted the scouting program to meet the needs of Ukrainian (D-N.Y.), Jim Gerlach (R-Pa.) and Sander ment, as a forward-looking path to mak- youths with a focus on “God and Ukraine.” The name of the Ukrainian organization Levin (D-Mich.). ing Ukraine a more democratic and more was taken from the word “plastun,” a scout of the Zaporozhian Kozaks. united country; Plast’s founder was a science teacher at the Academic Gymnasium of Lviv. It Concurrent Resolution Whereas the United States Congressional was at the gymnasium 95 years ago that the first group of scouts took the Plast delegation to the 16th annual session of the oath on April 12, 1912 – a key date in the youth organization’s history. The Urging all sides to the political crisis Organization for Security and Cooperation organization grew and spread in both western and eastern Ukrainian lands, and in Ukraine to abide by the May 27, 2007, in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE by 1915 a girls’ Plast organization had been established. agreement which calls for a new round of PA) in Kyiv held a discussion with Plast members have served Ukraine with great distinction, enlisting and making the parliamentary elections on September 30, Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko, ultimate sacrifice in various military forces such as the Ukrainian Sich Riflemen, the 2007, and to ensure a free and fair, trans- who reiterated his commitment to democrat- Ukrainian Galician Army and the Ukrainian Insurgent Army that fought for the coun- parent democratic system in Ukraine ic principles and to holding elections on try’s freedom. Plast members also were involved in the Organization of Ukrainian based on the rule of law. September 30, 2007, consistent with the Nationalists as well as with countless Ukrainian organizations, institutions and causes. Whereas the Ukrainian people, most May 27, 2007, agreement; and It was the organization’s strong nationalist leanings that led Plast to be banned, spectacularly during the Orange Whereas the United States Congress first by the occupying Polish authorities of western Ukraine in the 1930s. But the Revolution of 2004, demonstrated their has consistently demonstrated strong ban did not end Plast activity as the organization operated underground and via ability to resolve political differences bipartisan support for an independent, various other groups such as those dedicated to sports and health. Nor was Plast through nonviolent protest and in a man- democratic Ukraine: Now, therefore, be it allowed to exist during the German occupation of Ukraine, or under Soviet rule; ner consistent with democratic principles; Resolved by the House of by 1944, with the Soviet occupation of western Ukraine and, therefore, complete Whereas Ukraine has accepted numer- Representatives (the Senate concurring), Soviet domination of Ukraine, all Plast activity on Ukrainian lands came to a halt. ous specific commitments governing the that Congress – However, Plast re-emerged abroad, first in the displaced persons camps and then conduct of elections as a participating (1) acknowledges and welcomes the in the countries where Ukrainians settled after World War II. Having survived vari- state of the Organization for Security and strong relationship formed between the ous occupations of Ukraine, two world wars, and the hardships of refugee and emi- Cooperation in Europe (OSCE); United States and Ukraine since the grant life, Plast flourished beyond the borders of Ukraine. Today the organization Whereas the March 26, 2006, restoration of Ukraine’s independence in is active in the United States, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, Australia, Ukrainian parliamentary elections were 1991 and especially following the Argentina, Poland and Ukraine. Indeed, the organization has come full circle, offi- pronounced to be free and fair by the Orange Revolution of 2004; cially returning in 1990 to its homeland, where today the Ukrainian president is an OSCE-led International Election (2) applauds Ukraine for holding free, honorary member of Plast and his daughter Sophia is a “novachka” (cub scout). Observation Mission; fair and transparent presidential elections Through the decades “plastuny” have played leading roles in Ukrainian commu- Whereas free, fair and transparent elec- consistent with Organization for Security nity life from Ukraine to the diaspora. Its ideals – of being faithful to God and tions are of vital importance to Ukraine’s and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) stan- Ukraine, of helping others and of living in accordance with the Plast code – continued democratic development; dards on December 26, 2004, and parlia- endure, and its members are as devoted as ever to this unique scouting organization Whereas the people of Ukraine deserve mentary elections on March 26, 2006; and their nation. We wish Plast and all its members around the globe a glorious to participate in free and fair elections (3) urges the leadership and political 95th anniversary and many, many more years of serving our Ukrainian youth and and must be assured that the integrity of parties of Ukraine to abide by the May 27, our Ukrainian nation. their democratic process continues to be 2007, agreement and conduct elections as consolidated and strengthened; scheduled on September 30, 2007; Whereas Ukraine is currently grap- (4) supports the holding of free, fair, pling with political uncertainty, rooted in and transparent elections on September July hastily conceived constitutional reforms, 30, 2007, in a peaceful manner consistent Turning the pages back... that could jeopardize that country’s hard- with Ukraine’s democratic values and fought and substantial democratic gains; national interest, in keeping with its com- 30 Whereas on April 2, 2007, Ukrainian mitments as a member of the OSCE; President Viktor Yushchenko issued a (5) expresses strong and continuing Thirty-two years ago, 35 states, including the United States decree dissolving the Ukrainian support for the efforts of the Ukrainian 1975 and the Soviet Union, began a summit meeting on July 30, Parliament (Verkhovna Rada) and calling people to consolidate the democratic 1975, in Helsinki, Finland, to discuss the pressing internation- for early parliamentary elections, assert- gains of the Orange Revolution of 2004 al issues of the time. ing that Prime Minister Viktor by strengthening respect for human Prior to the summit, President Gerald R. Ford met on July 25 with 17 members of Yanukovych and his coalition govern- rights and the rule of law, including an American organizations representing U.S. citizens of Central and Eastern European ment were overstepping their constitu- independent judiciary; and descent. The group included representatives of Armenian, Byelorussian, Czech, tionally limited bounds and “attempting (6) pledges its continued assistance to Estonian, German, Hungarian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish, Slovak, Slovenian and to monopolize political power”; the further development of a free and Ukrainian organizations. Whereas weeks of tension nonetheless transparent democratic system in Ukraine The Ukrainian group was represented by Prof. Lev. E. Dobriansky, president of the gave way to negotiations between based on the rule of law, a free market Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, and Joseph Lesawyer, president of the President Yushchenko, Prime Minister economy, and consolidation of Ukraine’s Ukrainian National Association. Yanukovych, and Parliamentary Speaker security and sovereignty. Accompanying the group were congressmen Edward J. Derwinski (Ill.), Clement Zablocki (Wisc.), Jack Kemp (N.Y.), Dan Rostenkowski (Ill.), and Daniel J. Flood (Pa.). Also attending the meeting were Gen. Brent Scowcroft, Donald Rumsfeld, Philip Buchen, Robert Hartmann, John Marsh and Henry Kissinger. UCC leaders react positively Rep. Derwinski said that this was the first time in American political history that a U.S. president met with a cross-section of American ethnic leaders before attending an to foreign minister’s visit to Kyiv international conference. In his 30 years in Congress, Rep. Flood could not recall any such conference held by the president on the eve of such a historic meeting. WINNIPEG – Canadian Foreign Ukraine’s governance through policy Prof. Dobriansky expressed fear that Moscow would manipulate the Helsinki agree- Minister Peter MacKay was in Ukraine development and implementation; ment for its psycho-political propaganda and according to its own interpretive likings. on July 17-18 on an official visit, meeting • a plan to send up to 60 observers He also urged President Ford to make a definitive statement to the effect that the with Ukrainian Prime Minister Viktor through the Organization for Security and U.S. supports the aspirations of the peoples of Eastern Europe for freedom and nation- Yanukovych and Foreign Affairs Minister Cooperation in Europe for the upcoming al independence be widely disseminated by Voice of America, Radio Free Europe and Arseniy Yatsenyuk, along with leaders of parliamentary elections in Ukraine. Radio Liberty, so that the adverse psycho-political impact of the Helsinki meeting on various Ukrainian political parties. Additionally, Minister MacKay was Western Europe would be effectively reduced. While in Ukraine, Minister MacKay able to visit two projects undertaken by Officially known as the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, the announced the following Canadian commit- Ukrainian Canadian NGOs in Ukraine. summit attendees on August 1, 1975 issued a “Final Act” – which became known as ments to supporting Ukrainian democracy: In the Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast he visited the Helsinki Accords – an agreement to respect state boundaries as outlined after the • a five-year $6.5-million Juvenile a summer camp for orphans run by the second world war, to pursue arms reduction, to abide by the rule of international law Justice Reform in Ukraine project; charity Children of Chornobyl Canadian and to uphold human rights. • a six-year $9.5-million Policy Fund. In Kyiv, the Minister visited the Reform and Implementation Support Canada-Ukraine Parliamentary Resource Source: “President Ford met with ethnic leaders on eve of Helsinki conference,” Mechanism project that will fund indi- Center at the National Parliamentary The Ukrainian Weekly, August 9, 1975. vidual initiatives aimed at improving (Continued on page 17) No. 30 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2007 7 NEWS AND VIEWS TheThe thingsthings wewe do...do... Who denied solace to Mary Manko Haskett? by Orysia Paszczak Tracz by Lubomyr Luciuk Canadian history. But when the Japanese Canadian Malyna and Mama They dithered until she died. Redress Settlement was signed in 1998, by Orysia Paszczak Tracz yak malyna” (a girl as lovely, sweet, as a She didn’t make it easy for them. The providing an official apology, tax-free com- last known survivor of Canada’s first raspberry). Both the kalyna and malyna pensation payments to Japanese Canadian There I am in our raspberry patch in the also refer to a bride’s virginity on her national internment operations, Mary internees and many millions of dollars for a back yard. Even though it is very hot, I Manko Haskett, lived to be almost 99. She wedding night, and the “malyna” was also community-based endowment fund, I asked have on socks, jeans, a hat, a white long- the name of the flag hoisted over the home passed away peacefully last week. Mary what she wanted, given this welcome sleeved shirt buttoned up at the neck and We met because of what she endured as a on the day after the wedding. precedent. She said no apology was neces- sleeves, and I’m sprayed with Muskol. This In songs, picking berries, such as kaly- child. Mary was 6 years old when she was sary, just an acknowledgement of what is the Canadian prairie in the summer – na and malyna, means to make love. In herded into a railway car, then transported occurred. gloriously sunny, rarely muggy, but home one Lemko song the girl sings to her with the rest of her family into Quebec’s And she wanted plaques and interpretive to the unofficial provincial bird, Manitoba’s boyfriend: “Ne rvy mylyi, ne rvy mylyi Abitibi region to be interned as an “enemy panels at the 24 internment camp sites, mosquito. I’m picking luscious, sun- solodki malyny, oy ne dury, oy ne dury alien” in the Spirit Lake concentration camp. teaching materials for high schools and uni- warmed “malyny,” or raspberries. They are na raz dvi divchyny” (lover, don’t pick, Her younger sister, Nellie, perished there. versities, internee cemeteries restored and so ripe that I must place the bowl under the don’t pick the sweet raspberries, don’t lie Two Canadian kids, one dying, the other other commemorative projects initiated, all branch as I pick them, because the dark red, to two girls at once). living, jailed not because of anything they to be paid for by calculating and recovering even purple ones drop off in their ripeness. In Winnipeg, during the multicultural did but only because their parents were the present-day value of the internees’ And some don’t make it into the bowl, Folklorama festival, you can have a “kaly- lured to this Dominion with promises of forced labor and confiscated wealth. She because there is nothing lovelier tasting na-malyna” drink at the Kyiv Pavilion. freedom. Instead, when the first world war hoped such measures would ensure that no than a sun-warmed purple malyna. The malyna (Rubus idaeus L.) is most broke out, the Mankos lost nearly every- other Canadian ethnic, religious or racial As soon as I start picking, the song pops commonly known by that name throughout thing, most devastatingly their youngest minority ever suffers as Ukrainian into my head, the song and my Mama’s Ukraine, but there are also regional and child. Canadians once did. A devout Catholic, so voice: “Bulo ne khodyty po horishky pishky, local names, such as duplavka, kosmatka, During the second world war Ottawa’s very forgiving, she insisted this cause must bula by s ne mala, bula by s ne mala, i maloy kosmachok, malynnyk. The berries are used men reconsidered the loyalty of Ukrainian be about memory, not money. We have, potishky. Bulo ne khodyty u lis po malyny, medicinally, as are the flowers and leaves. Canadians but, save for a few Stalinists who ever since, honored her wishes. bula by s ne mala, bula by s ne mala, i maloy The former are eaten ripe, and are used as got what they deserved, large-scale impris- Over the years there were moments when dytyny.” (You should not have gone walking a diaphoretic, to bring on sweating during a onment became the rack of another minori- into the woods to pick nuts, you would not we thought justice would soon be done. On cold, and as an anti-inflammatory. They are ty, Japanese Canadians rounded up under have had [a bundle of] joy. You should not June 8, 1993, the then leader of the Official considered one of the best remedies for a the very same War Measures Act first have gone into the woods to pick raspberries, Opposition, Jean Chretien, wrote: “The cold. The berries are an aid for anemia, deployed in the Great War. Until just a few you would not have had a little baby). Liberal Party ... supports your efforts to arterosclerosis, hipertonism, diabetes, loss of years ago most Establishment historians, Ah, the temptations of the outdoors, and secure the redress of Ukrainian Canadians’ appetite, digestion problems and eczema. A politicians and journalists, if they even the lessons songs teach. claims arising from their internment and loss tea from the berries is also used for some of referred to those imprisoned between 1914 The melody is gentle and lovely, and of freedoms during the first world war ... we these needs. A syrup from the ripe berries is and 1920, imprecisely called them sounds almost like a “kolysanka,” or lulla- cooked, and is used to make other medicines Germans, Austrians and Turks, indifferent will continue to monitor the situation closely by. I have never heard this one sung any- and seek to ensure that the government hon- more palatable. The berries are eaten not to who the internees actually were. where else. It could be a fragment from a only raw, but as jams and juices. As for those who had their wealth confis- ors its promise.” Alas, after “dat little guy longer song. For some reason, based on the from Shawinigan” became Mr. Prime The leaves of the malyna contain much cated, did heavy labor for the profit of their melody, I think it may be a Lemko song. vitamin C, and are made into a tea. The jailers and suffered other state-sanctioned Minister, he broke his promise. One of these days I may find the rest of it. Another former leader of the Opposition, leaves (from the new growth) and flowers indignities, including disenfranchisement, Why would I remember this song? Of are collected in May, the berries upon ripen- Stephen Harper, titillated too. Rising in the the victimized stayed silent. You would not course, the malyny trigger the memory. ing in July. The berries and the leaves can be House, on March 24, 2005, to support Bill want others to know you were once, offi- Then I wonder why I remember so com- preserved for the winter by drying. You do C 331 – The Ukrainian Canadian cially, an “enemy alien,” particularly not in pletely so many songs and so many lyrics not have to pick it yourself. Raspberry tea is Restitution Act, he said: “The last remain- wartime. Ironically, the internees collaborat- from my childhood? easily available and, as a special treat, I have ed in the repression of the historical memo- ing survivor of these internment operations, My Mama sang all the time, but by the brought back malyna tea from Ukraine – ry of what was done to them. Mary Haskett, is still alive. She will be turn- time I was in high school she stopped, as “Karpatskyi chai” comes in pretty boxes full While doing graduate research in ing 97 this summer. I sincerely hope that her mental health came crashing down on of fragrant herbal tea bags, in a wide variety Kingston I interviewed Nykola Sakaliuk, she will live to see an official reconciliation her, with the memories of her lost youth and of healthful and delicious flavors. who had been held at Fort Henry, then of this past injustice.” Two years have gone dead first-born baby, along with the voices The all-encompassing encyclopedic dic- Petawawa, and, finally, at the Kapuskasing by but the “new government of Canada” only she could hear. She had lost her family, tionary “Likarski Roslyny” (medicinal internment camp. Intrigued by this little- has done nothing to fulfill Mr. Harper’s her home, and her emotional and mental plants) published in Kyiv by the editorial known episode in our nation’s history, a promise. He can ask his bureaucrats why. health to Stalin and Hitler during that war. board of the Ukrainska Radianska colleague and I penned an opinion-editorial Fortunately, royal assent was given to So I must have learned those songs Entsyklopediya in 1989 (ed. by A. M. published in The Globe and Mail, on Inky Mark’s Bill C 331 on November 25, before my teenage years. I don’t think I Hrodzinsky), lists 1,297 entries of such October 28, 1988, titled “And who says 2005. That law obliges the government to sang along with Mama. I just listened. And plants in Ukraine. For the malyna, it says, time heals all?” Soon after Mary found me. negotiate a settlement with the Ukrainian those melodies and lyrics just got stored in “from folk medicine experience, it is known I learned how, when she finally dared to Canadian community’s designated repre- the grey matter databank. Nowadays, I still that leaves of the malyna are characterized speak out about what happened, even her sentatives, as Secretary of State for remember all of that, and forget everyday as being binding, anti-inflammatory, anti- own children doubted her. They weren’t Multiculturalism Jason Kenney reaffirmed necessities such as what day it is. toxic, styptic and blood purifying. The flow- being mean. There were no books about on February 17. The malyna is a delicious berry and a very ers are anti-inflammatory and anti-toxic.” Canada’s first national internment opera- The Prime Minister’s Office should take beneficial medicinal plant. In folklore, it also Externally, infusions from the malyna tions then. The very name, Spirit Lake, had note: we are ready to begin negotiations, has a symbolic meaning, similar to that of the leaves are used to heal skin problems, and long since vanished from Canadian atlases, and today is better than tomorrow, given “kalyna” (viburnum, high-bush cranberrry). juice from fresh leaves is used in salves. renamed Lac Beauchamp. We were never that we have been waiting for 20 years. In folk songs, the two are often mentioned as Infusions from the flowers are used to taught about the internment operations in Mary Manko Haskett prayed the injustice one – “kalyna-malyna,” meaning a young rinse eyes suffering from conjunctivitis. school or at home. It was a blank page in done to her and so many others would be maiden, a virgin, a young woman. It is fascinating to learn about all the addressed while she could still bear witness According to Yevhen Onatskyi, kalyna medicinal properties of this glorious berry Dr. Lubomyr Luciuk is a director of to an honorable reconciliation. Who denied is always the first part of the phrase, maly- and plant, but my primary interest is in eat- research with the Ukrainian Canadian her that solace? I don’t know. But I do know na secondary. A malyna is a symbol of ing. So, for the short malyna season, see Civil Liberties Association (www.uccla.ca). they should be ashamed of themselves something attractive, sweet, “divchyna you in the berry patch! Smachnoho!

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Photos will be returned requested and accompanied by a stamped, addressed envelope. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2007 No. 30 UMANA 2007 convention convenes at UNA’s Soyuzivka estate by George Hrycelak fessionals eager to hear the latest updates in medicine. Dr. Andrew Melnyk, scientif- KERHONKSON, N.Y. – The ic committee chairman, opened the pro- Ukrainian Medical Association of North ceedings, welcoming the audience and America (UMANA) concluded its regular setting the tone for the next eight hours. biennial convention on June 21-24 here at The topic of the conference was the Soyuzivka estate with the largest turnout of participants in recent history. “Preventive Medicine – To Screen or Not The XXXIX Scientific Convention and to Screen,” a relevant topic given the XXXII Assembly of Delegates drew col- importance and urgency of screening tests leagues and their families from across the that may impact the outcomes of a range United States and Canada to a long week- of diseases and birth defects. Speakers pre- end of science, business and socializing. sented their data (see sidebar) and Participants arriving Thursday evening answered questions from the audience. were treated to a warm, tasty and cordial Presentations proceeded throughout reception, courtesy of Soyuzivka, in the the day, with a special guest speaker, the lobby of the Main House. Colleagues assistant surgeon general of the U.S., renewed acquaintances, caught up on past Rear Adm. Boris Lushniak, addressing events and made plans for the upcoming the audience during a working luncheon. weekend activities. The working session concluded slightly During the reception, UMANA was beyond schedule due to enthusiastic par- pleased to exhibit the artwork of Orysia ticipation by interested attendees. Sinitowich Gorski, a well-known Ukrainian national costumes predomi- Maria Hrycelak Canadian Ukrainian artist and spouse of nated at Friday’s Hutsul Night dinner, amid At the UMANA conference at Soyuzivka (from left) are: outgoing President Dr. member Dr. Bronislaw Gorski from Ukrainian music provided by Cheres. Andrew Iwach, current President Dr. Ariadna Holynskyj and President-Elect Dr. Winnipeg. In the library of the main build- Colleagues enjoyed an evening of relax- Wayne Tymchak. ing the artist’s daughter, Tamara Gorski of ation, camaraderie, renewal of old acquain- archivist; Dr. Roxolana Horbowyj, l i a i - UMANA conference held at Soyuzivka. Los Angeles, conducted what has now tances and sharing of recent experiences. son to the World Federation of Ukrainian New members Viola Arias, Lyudmila Medical Associations; Dr. Andrew Iwach, Lachac, Liza Pilch, Markian Shulakewych UMANANews; and Dr. Luba Komar, and Rostyslaw Szwajkun received mem- Scientific Committee chairman. bership certificates as new inductees to The election of Dr. Tymchak as presi- UMANA. dent-elect marks a historic milestone: in Dr. Iwach introduced the evening’s two years, he will become the first presi- keynote speaker, Nestor Paslawsky, gen- dent of the national office of UMANA to eral manager of the Soyuzivka estate. Mr. be a Canadian branch member. This cul- Paslawsky welcomed UMANA to minates an effort introduced in 2001 by Soyuzivka and presented a brief then president Dr. Ihor Voyevidka and overview of the historical and cultural further expanded by outgoing president importance of this institution. He pre- Dr. Andrew Iwach to stimulate Canadian sented plans for the near future of the participation in UMANA. estate, with several different versions of Soyuzivka’s Veselka patio hosted the real-estate options designed to update evening’s cocktail reception, with members and modernize Soyuzivka, increasing its surrounded by the mountainous splendor of user-friendliness and broad appeal. New York’s Shawangunk Mountains. The evening’s unexpected presentation Guests and members then retired below, to had Alexa Holynskyj introducing her the Veselka Hall, for a deliciously prepared mother, the new UMANA president, Dr. dinner served in pleasant surroundings. Holynsky, who thanked those present for After dinner, master of ceremonies Dr. their support and confidence, and encour- New UMANA inductees (from left) Rostyslaw Szwajkun, Markian Shulakewych, Iwach greeted the guests warmly and aged continued participation and activity Lyudmila Lachac, Viola Arias and Liza Pilch. introduced the guest of honor Dr. in all aspects of UMANA’s endeavors. The evening concluded with dancing to Lushniak. become a traditional candle-lighting cere- Younger participants of the UMANA the pleasant tunes of Vidlunnia, featuring Also present at the festivities was mony in front of the Famine-Genocide and program were treated to Exploration Day band leader Stepan Ben and violinist Roma Lisovich, treasurer of the Chornobyl works. While doing so, she Camp geared to those below age 12, with Marion Pidvirnyj. Members stayed late Ukrainian National Association (UNA). read, in both Ukrainian and English, hiking, arts and crafts, and sports activi- into the night, many preparing for their Dr. Maria Hrycelak led a short, friendly words composed by Dr. Alexandra ties to keep the energy levels manageable return trips home the next day, refreshed, and focused. roast of outgoing president Dr. Iwach. Dr. Pawlowsky, who was unable to attend the reinvigorated and ready to fulfill The UMANA Assembly of Delegates Maria Fischer-Slysh received an honorary art exhibit, but with whom the artist works UMANA’s mission for the next two years. met on Saturday morning to discuss the award for having attended all UMANA The Conference Committee thanked closely. The exhibit remained open for association’s business issues and elect a new conferences except one – her excuse for that viewing throughout the convention. Olesia Guran and the entire UNA estate leadership for the upcoming two years. Of absence was: “ I had to meet the pope in staff for a smoothly run operation and for The following day was dedicated to significant note was the presence of a large Ukraine.” Dr. Gorski received a plaque science – the conference started at 8 a.m. number of branch presidents: Dr. Ihor originally awarded to him in 1995 at the last (Continued on page 18) with a meeting hall full of health care pro- Fedoriw (Pennsylvania), Dr. Luba Komar (Toronto), Dr. Bohdan Pichurko (Michigan), Dr. Wayne Tymchak (Edmonton, Canada), Dr. Andrew Wojtowycz (Syracuse, N.Y.) and Dr. Roxolana Horbowyj (Washington D.C. Metro). After reviewing and accepting the offi- cers and committee reports, the discussion focused on the mission of the Journal of the Ukrainian Medical Association of North America (JUMANA). The assembly reaffirmed the need for and usefulness of publishing JUMANA, and made sugges- tions for modernization, while technologi- cally updating the journal to make it more relevant and accessible to the modern world. Efforts to amplify the journal’s reach would include expansion of its elec- tronic edition and Internet format. After a vote of confidence in the out- going board, the new officers were elect- ed unanimously as follows: Dr. Ariadna Holynskyj, president; Dr. Andrew Melnyk, vice-pesident; Dr. Wayne Assistant Surgeon General Dr. Boris Tymchak, president-elect; Dr. Borys Lushniak lectures on the role of the Buniak, secretary; Dr. Roman Prawak, Food and Drug Administration in treasurer; Dr. Alexandra Kushnir, mem- Dr. Andrew Iwach welcomes Soyuzivka General Manager Nestor Paslawsky counterterrorism. bership director; Dr. Maria Hrycelak, (left) for keynote address at gala banquet. No. 30 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2007 9 Ukrainian National Credit Union Association holds 26th annual general meeting by Volodymyr Pavelchak committee includes: Mr. Watral, chair (Chicago); Stephen Kerda, vice-chair CLEVELAND – A feeling of belong- (Washington); L. Mykola Hryhorczuk, ing to one cooperative family pervaded vice-chair (Selfreliance Michigan); Olga the 26th annual general meeting of the Jakubowska, Secretary (Philadelphia); Ukrainian National Credit Union Victor Babanskyj (Ukrainian National, Association (UNCUA), which took place New York), Walter Kozicky (SUMA June 7-9 in Cleveland. Yonkers) and Bohdan Kurczak (Self Representatives of the 17 Ukrainian Reliance New York), members; and Lew American credit unions in the United Futala, honorary member. States gathered to discuss their achieve- Ukrainian Congress Committee of ments and to plan for the future growth America President Michael Sawkiw Jr. of their credit unions and the cooperative addressed the delegates. He reminded movement as a whole. participants that in 2008 Ukrainians Thursday, June 7, was devoted to a worldwide will be commemorating the managers’ meeting and roundtable dis- 75th anniversary of the 1932-1933 cussion moderated by Steve Goldberg of Famine-Genocide in Ukraine. CUNA Mutual Insurance Society, the Ukrainian National Credit Union Association Chair Bohdan Watral (left) and Also in attendance at the meetings cooperative agency providing service to President Orysia Burdiak present a recognition plaque to Cleveland Selfreliance was Olga Klymko, board chair of Self- credit unions in the U.S. The UNCUA General Manager Orest Liscynesky (second from left) and board President Dr. Help Credit Union in Poltava, Ukraine. Technology Committee also met that day. Bohdan Czepak on the occasion of the credit unon’s 50th anniversary. She gave the assembly an overview of The following day was devoted to gener- her credit union’s involvement with the and Nancy Sterner, CUNA Mutual cussion chaired by Mr. Goldberg of CUNA al sessions, which began with a welcoming local community in Poltava. Mutual concluded the sessions. address from Bohdan Czepak, President of Group’s regional sales executive for The chairman of the UNCUA board, Mr. Cleveland Selfreliance Federal Credit Illinois. Mr. Lozynskyj presented awards The annual meeting and election of Watral, closed the meeting, thanking dele- Union, which hosted the annual general to a number of credit unions for their sup- UNCUA officers were held on Saturday. gates for their participation and stating that, meeting. The Chairman of the UNCUA port of the Ukrainian community. Both Mr. Koza of Members United at the request of Ukrainian Selfreliance board of directors, Bohdan Watral, greeted A series of educational sessions followed: Corporate FCU and Michael R. Kos of FCU of Philadelphia, the 2008 annual gen- the assembled delegates and congratulated William Klewin of CUNA Mutual spoke on Selfreliance Ukrainian American FCU eral meeting would be held in Philadelphia. President Czepak on the 50th anniversary “Lending Today, Lending Tomorrow”; took advantage of this opportunity to Delegates and guests then proceeded to of the Cleveland credit union. David Colby of CUNA Mutual discussed present UNCUA checks in the amount of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Delegates were addressed by Pete “The Road Ahead for Credit Unions”; $5,000 for further support of UNASCU, Cleveland Selfreliance FCU. This was a Crear, CEO of the World Council of Ronald Koza of Members United Corporate the credit union association in Ukraine. joyous event for the cooperative family, as Credit Unions; Bohdan Kekish, president FCU presented an economic overview; Lubomyr Lypeckyj chaired the meet- another of UNCUA’s member credit unions of the World Council of Ukrainian Marcia Sarrazin of the National Credit ing. Following reports and discussion, attained the landmark age of 50, marking Cooperatives; Askold Lozynskyj, presi- Union Administration addressed the topic of new UNCUA governing bodies were half a century of service to its members and dent of the Ukrainian World Congress; disaster recovery. A general roundtable dis- elected. The newly elected executive the Ukrainian American community.

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The Ukrainian Weekly 16th Anniversary Greetings 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280 Parsippany, NJ 07054 Tel.: (973) 292-9800 ext. 3040 email: [email protected] or [email protected] 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2007 No. 30 Ukrainian Homestead marks centennial of Ukrainian patriot Oleh Kandyba-Olzhych by Natalka Gawdiak Kingston, Ontario, assisted in laying a wreath at the monument to Olzhych on LEHIGHTON, Pa. – An observance of the Homestead’s grounds. the 100th anniversary of the birth of the Mr. Kandyba spoke very movingly of poet, scholar and Ukrainian patriot Oleh Kandyba-Olzhych took place on Sunday, how his father’s legacy should serve as a July 8, at the Ukrainian Homestead beacon for a moral reawakening of today’s named in Olzhych’s honor that was Ukraine. He urged the participants at the established in 1957 in Lehighton, Pa. well-attended event not to dwell on the After Ukrainian Catholic Metropolitan fact of Olzhych’s early death or the loss of Stepan Soroka celebrated a divine liturgy his talent, but to try to replicate what was at the Homestead’s outdoor chapel, the positive in his father’s life for the advance- poet’s son, Oleh Kandyba, who resides in ment of the Ukrainian nation.

Oleh Kandyba delivers remarks on the 100th anniversary of his father’s birth at the monument to his father, Oleh Kandyba-Olzhych, while the chair of the event’s organizing committee and head of the Organization for the Rebirth of Ukraine, Alexander Prociuk, looks on. Members of the community gave read- The keynote speaker at the event was ings of Olzhych’s poetry, and a musical economist Mykola Plaviuk, last president of program at the end of a festive banquet in the Ukrainian National Republic in exile. the poet’s honor was provided by the The head of the commemorative event’s musical ensemble Ukrayinski Barvy, organizing committee was Alexander In the Homestead’s banquet hall are Tamara and Oleh Kandyba, and their among others, who had composed origi- Prociuk, head of the Organization for the children, Andrij and Yaryna. nal music set to Olzhych’s poetry. Rebirth of Ukraine. WWantant toto seesee youryour namename inin print?print? Then why not become a correspondent of The Ukrainian Weekly in your community? We welcome submissions from all our Ukrainian communities, no matter where they are located. Let the rest of us know what you’re up to in your corner of the Ukrainian diaspora. Any questions? Call The Weekly, 973-292-9800, ext. 3049. No. 30 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2007 11 Ukrainian American Veterans select design for national monument SOUTH BOUND BROOK, N.J. – The commander of the Ukrainian Americans National Monument Committee of the Veterans, and the Rev. Protopresbyter Ukrainian American Veterans Inc. has Frank Estocin, secretary of the selected a design for a monument honoring Consistory – of the UOC of the U.S.A. all Ukrainian American men and women Honorary chairs are Metropolitan who have served in the United States Constantine, primate of the Ukrainian armed forces. The monument will be built Orthodox Church of the U.S.A., and at the Metioplia center of the Ukrainian Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka Orthodox Church of the U.S.A. (UOC of of the Ukrainian Catholic Church of the the USA) on a prominent site provided by U.S.A. Steven Wichar of the UAV also the Consistory near St. Andrew Memorial was an honorary chair, but he passed Church in South Bound Brook, N.J. away after the committee was formed. A request for the submission of designs Archbishop Antony, president of the for the memorial was publicized in the UOC-USA Consistory serves as active Ukrainian American community and the advisor to the committee. response was quite impressive, with Others serving on this committee are: numerous interesting designs being sub- Anna Krawczuk, UAV national command- mitted. Members of the monument com- er and committee treasurer; the Very Rev. mittee participated in a thorough review William Diakiw, UOC; the Very Rev. process of all the submitted designs Daniel Gurovich, UCC; Irene Estocin, before making the final selection. assistant treasurer; Walter Bodnar, secre- Ukrainian Canadian sculptor John tary; Col. Leonid Kondratiuk, Vasyl Jaciw submitted the design selected by Luchkiw, Oksana Koziak, Bernard the committee. The design was chosen Krawczuk, Michael Wowk and Edward because of its uplifting effect upon Zetick. Walter Demetro, an original mem- observers. Two tall granite pillars imme- ber, passed away. diately lift the eyes, hearts and minds of This national monument pays tribute any visitor to prayerful commemoration to all branches of the U.S. armed forces of those Ukrainian Americans who gave and will honor the hundreds of thousands so much to and for their nation and all it of Ukrainian American men and women stands for. This effect dramatically who have served and continue to serve in increases as one draws physically closer the U.S. military. Ukrainian Americans to the monument. have served in peace and war since the The committee is co-chaired by Spanish-American War, however, accord- Mathew Koziak, immediate past national ing to U.S. Army historian Col.

John Jaciw’s design for the monument honoring Ukrainian Americans who served in the U.S. armed forces.

Kondratiuk, there is historical evidence database and plans are to make it accessi- that Ukrainians also served in the U.S. ble to the public as part of the UOC of Army during the Civil War. the U.S.A. Historical and Educational There is currently no official count of Complex. These veterans are also being the number of Ukrainian Americans who memorialized through the publication of have served in the U.S. armed forces. a multi-volume series of books listing One statistician lists 90,000 living veter- their names and photographs, when ans at this time, while stating that over available. Volume I was released in 2004; 200,000 Americans of Ukrainian descent volume II is slated for 2008. fought in World War II. The Ukrainian American Veterans The Ukrainian American Veterans Monument Committee expects to begin Registration Project is collecting the its fund-raising efforts for the monument names of veterans from veterans them- this summer. Donations payable to UAV selves, their families and the Ukrainian may be sent to: UAV National Monument American community. This information Committee, P.O. Box 5058, Somerset, NJ Members of the National Monument Committee of the Ukrainian American Veterans. is being entered into a computerized 08875.

Ukrainian American Veterans Post 17 of Passaic, N.J., hereby expresses sincere thanks to the following for supporting our drive to send care packages to Ukrainian American troops serving in Iraq:

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Your donations of funds and goods brightened the days of our dedicated U.S. servicemen and servicewomen stationed overseas. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2007 No. 30 Tennis Camp celebrates its 40th year, honors camp director George Sawchak by Petrusia Sawchak place to Suzanna Halatyn and Andrijka Keller. The Girls’ Doubles Group I did KERHONKSON, N.Y. – Forty years not complete their tournament. is a long time to do anything year after The boys’ singles Group I winner was year – let alone teaching and organizing Danylo Tylawsky, second place went to tennis. However, that’s something that Adrian Burke, and third place to Roman George Sawchak has been doing at Krywulych. In the boys’ singles Group II Soyuzivka for many years along with his Maksym Kurganskyy won the play-off co-director, Zenon Snylyk, who passed for first place over Andrew Simakov, away six years ago. with third place going to Matthew Liber. This year marked the 40th anniversary of The boys’ doubles winners were the team Soyuzivka’s Tennis Camp and Mr. George of Daniel Tylawsky and Matthew Liber, Sawchak who has been the camp’s director second place went to Adrian Burke and since its inception, was honored for four Slava Metveychuk, and third place went decades of dedication. During the tennis to the team of Maksym Kurganskyy and camp banquet, Mr. Sawchak was presented Soyuzivka’s 40th Tennis Camp, 2007. Petro Chudolij. with numerous awards for his tireless work During the banquet it was noted that as instructor and director of the camp. The instructors were Tania Sawchak years and is a resident of the Ukrainian many of the campers had parents who had Making the presentations on the behalf of Louer and Leda S. Kopach, both accom- capital). These awards are given on the attended the Tennis Camp years ago. the Ukrainian National Association was plished USTA players and former basis of exemplary behavior and overall Among them were Victoria Kuritza’s mom, UNAAdvisor Olya Czerkas. attitude both on and off the courts; recip- Greg Serba’s dad, Suzanna Halatyn’s mom On accepting his awards, Mr. Sawchak USCAK’s champions. They were assist- ients are determined by the entire staff. and aunt (her grandfather Danylo said, “These awards also belong to Mr. ed by counselors Adam Ogonowski, During the last days of camp the Slobodian) was one of the founders of Zenon Snylyk, who co-directed the camp Tatyana Romanyuk and Greg Serba. The campers played tournaments to practice Soyuzivka, Alexandra Foty’s dad, Alexia what they had learned during the first Blackhurst’s mom and Adrian Ivaskiv’s dad. week. Presenting the trophies to the win- Other interesting facts: the campers ners were Mrs. Louer and Mrs. Kopach. came from 10 different states, as well as The girls’ singles were played in three one from Canada and one from Ukraine. groups. Girls’ Group I winner was Ada There were 38 total campers in all; 20 Kowcz, second place went to Anissa were attending for the first time and oth- Boyko, and third place went to Lydia ers from their second to sixth time. The Kowinko. The Girls’ Group II winners campers’ ages ranged from 10 to 17 and, were Larysa Boyko, Biata Gerasymenko despite the age difference, the campers and Alexia Blackhurst. The Girls’ Group were able to work and play. As in the past, the emphasis of the III winners were also Sophia Tsiselsky, camp was on tennis. The instructors gave Andrijka Keller and Paige Astrup. intensive tennis instruction at various ses- The girls’ doubles winners in Group II sions during the day, developing and were the team of Julia Kotliar and Julie stressing correct form, proper strokes and Goodfriend, second place went to Alex Byskosh and Sophia Tsiselsky, and third (Continued on page 21)

Greg Serba congratulates George Sawchak on the 40th anniversary of the camp. with me for 35 years until he passed away 24-hour dorm supervisor was Mrs. in 2001. Mr. Snylyk was an Olympic soc- Czerkas and the coordinator was Petrusia cer player, a captain of the U.S. team, and Sawchak. Both are school teachers who an excellent athlete and teacher. He was organized off-court activities. also an editor of The Ukrainian Weekly During the banquet held on Thursday and Svoboda for many years.” night, June 30, Mrs. Louer and Mrs. Kopach “This was one of the best camps we’ve presented certificates to all the campers and had in recent years,” continued Mr. trophies to tournament winners. Sawchak, who is a United States Tennis The coveted “Best Campers” awards Association (USTA) ranked player, were given to Ulana Stasula and Victoria teacher, organizer and captain of the Kuritza (who also won last year), both Middle States team which competes with from Illinois, Petro Chudolij of New The 40th Tennis Camp staff (left to right): Adam Ogonowski, Mrs. Olha Szerkas, other USTA teams in his age bracket. He Jersey, and Maksym Kurganskyy of Kyiv Greg Serba, Tatyana Romanyuk, Mr. George Sawchak, Mrs. Tania Sawchak thanked the entire camp staff for their help. (who has attended tennis camp for three Louer, Mrs. Petrusia Sawchak and Mrs. Lida S. Kopach. USCAK-East tennis tournament continues tradition at Soyuzivka by George Sawchak was conducted in singles, doubles and at the resort at the time of the tournament. young team of Serba-Cholhan in the mixed doubles in 11 groups. In men’s singles, young Mykola semi-finals and Petro Dubas and Orest KERHONKSON, N.Y. – During the There were 60 entrants in the tourna- Stroynick became the winner of the Wasyluk in the first round. weekend of June 30-July 1 Soyuzivka’s ment making it the largest Eastern group when he defeated Damian In the mixed doubles group the win- six tennis courts, with a beautiful view of Championships of the Ukrainian Sports Petrykevych 6-1, 6-0 in the final. In the ners were Nusia Dubas and Orest the Shawangunk Mountains, were filled Federation of the U.S.A. and Canada semifinals Stroynick won against Wasyluk, who defeated Martha and with enthusiastic tennis players of all (USCAK) in recent history. Many of the Christian Cholhan, and Petrykevych Richard Legeckis 5-4, 6-3. ages participating in the annual USCAK- participants were junior players from defeated Greg Serba. The junior girls’ singles were played in East Tennis Tournament. Competition Soyuzivka’s Tennis Camp, which was held Damian’s father, George Petrykevych, two age groups. In the older group final became the senior men’s champion Ada Kowcz defeated Lydia Kowinko in a when, with the score at 1-6, 7-5, 2-0 in 8-7 pro set, a format established for all the final round, his opponent George junior matches in the tournament. In the Walchuk retired due to injury. In the semifinals Kowcz defeated Victoria semifinals Walchuk advanced when Ivan Kuritza 8-2 and Kowinko eliminated Durbak withdrew due to injury, and Alexandra Foty 8-3. Marta Cherpak won Petrykevych defeated George Hrabec 6- the consolation of the older girls’ group. 2, 6-4. Walter Dziwak won the senior Biata Gerasymenko won the girls’ consolation group. younger group, defeating Suzanna Halatyn Don Kopach and his father-in-law, 8-6 in the final. Julie Goodfriend won the George Sawchak, won the men’s doubles consolation in the younger girls’ group. tournament, overcoming the team of Kowcz and Foty won the junior girls’ dou- Durbak and Hrabec 6-2, 6-0. Kopach- bles, winning the final 8-7 over a team of Sawchak also defeated Roman Kowcz Anissa Boyko and Kowinko. Victoria and Richard Legeckis in the semifinals Kuritza and Natalia Hryhorowych won the and the Petrykevyches in the first round. consolation of the girls’ doubles group. Some of the players and trophy winners of the USCAK-East tourney during the The Durbak-Hrabec team advanced to closing ceremonies with Soyuzivka’s manager, Nestor Paslawsky. the final with a close 6-3, 7-5 win over a (Continued on page 21) No. 30 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2007 13 Vovcha Tropa campground welcomes over 260 summer campers by Natalka Salek more experienced campers age 15 and older. EAST CHATHAM, N.Y. – Under Lisa Milanych and Darko bright and sunny skies, the Vovcha Tropa Chornodolsky are the head counselors campground in East Chatham, N.Y., on responsible for the younger campers July 6 kicked off its 54th year of hosting while Adia Hankewycz, Maxim summer camps for Plast Ukrainian Artymyshyn and Stefko Stawnychy are Scouting Organization members. responsible for the older campers. Over 260 campers and 56 counselors Each camp has its own theme with from all over the New York-New Jersey- customized programs and adventures. Pennsylvania tri-state area – and from Key theme messages will be reflected in Plast branches as far away as Detroit and camp “baptisms,” camp songs, arts and Chicago – are spending the next two to crafts, and bonfire skits. three weeks learning to live in nature, Additional activities will encompass appreciating their Ukrainian heritage and various scouting skills, ecology, scav- forming lifelong friendships. enger hunts, sports and games, swim- Vovcha Tropa, comprising over 350 ming and hiking. The older campers are acres of beautiful forests and meadows, scheduled to do three- to four-day hikes is nestled between the Catskill and across established trails in New England Berkshire mountains. and Saranac Lake in upstate New York’s This year, five different camps are Adirondack Mountains. offered, grouped by age. These include Vovcha Tropa is managed by the three-week camps for the youngest Plast Regional Camp Committee, a committee members – “novachky” and “novaky,” of seasoned Plast members and volun- age 7-11; camps for “yunaky” and teers who are devoted to passing on their “yunachky,” age 12-15; and a two-week Plast experiences and love of the organi- “Supercamp” (a.k.a. “U-2”) tailored to zation to future generations. Flag-bearers on opening day represented all the camps being held at Vovcha Tropa.

Sonia Bokalo is currently the commit- tee chair and oversees committee sub- groups focused on operations, adminis- tration, health services, counselor recruitment and fund-raising. Peter Bokalo is in charge of facilities manage- ment, which this year include a new din- ing hall for the yunaky. Lida Huk of Clifton, N.J. continues to oversee camp programs and the recruit- ment of counselors. Heading up the infir- mary for the second year is Regina Michel, R.N., from Randolph, N.J. The food service continues to be first-rate under the skillful and experienced watch of Amelia Liteplo of New York. The annual “Den Plastuna” (Day of the Plast Scout) festivities were held over the weekend of July 21-22, with each camp treating visiting parents, sib- lings and guests to a sampling of their camp themes and spirit. Camps at Vovcha Tropa, save for the two-week “Supercamp” that concluded Camp directors and Vovcha Tropa Regional Camp Committee members at the opening day ceremonies. on July 22, continue through July 28.

Bandurist Julian Kytasty performs Diaspora Olympiad and Youth Rally at Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute scheduled for July 4-6, 2008 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Harvard The recital was held in Sever Hall at Ukrainian Research Institute (HURI) and Harvard University and attracted stu- by Tamara Stadnychenko and Ukrainian Canadians to reach for the best within themselves and to the Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute dents from the university and the PHILADELPHIA – The president (HUSI) on July 6 sponsored “Bandurysty i Summer Institute, as well as from the honor the athletic prowess of their and board of directors of the Ukrainian peers. Kobzary,” a solo performance by noted Greater Boston Ukrainian community. American Sport Center Tryzub have bandurist Julian Kytasty in honor of the Moreover, organizers say, the issued a formal announcement to dias- Olympiad will present a wonderful 100th birthday of his uncle Hryhorii pora organizations and institutions Kytasty, who founded and directed the opportunity for young people with a about Tryzub’s plans to host an common heritage to meet, compete Ukrainian National Bandura Cappella in Olympiad in 2008. and form lifelong friendships. Kyiv. As in the past, the Olympiad will With this agenda in mind, the In the aftermath of World War II, be organized under the auspices of the Olympiad planning committee has Hryhorii Kytasty oversaw the Capella’s Ukrainian Sports Federation of the already held several preparatory meet- removal to and establishment in Detroit U.S.A. and Canada (USCAK) and ings with leaders of Ukrainian diaspo- where he was responsible for much of promises to attract hundreds of young ra sports and youth organizations to the music played by the ensemble. athletes and spectators to Horsham, address the complex logistics involved Julian Kytasty’s performance reper- Pa., for an exciting and elaborately in creating a seamless program that toire ranged from the traditional to the choreographed series of competitive will appeal to athletes and spectators contemporary and featured a number of sporting events. alike. songs that his father and uncle were able Since May, Tryzub and USCAK Additional meetings will be held as to transcribe from the old blind itinerant officials have been working steadily the Olympiad agenda is solidified to musicians that Joseph Stalin had execut- to prepare for an event that continues ensure that all details relating to ed in the 1930s. a tradition begun in 1988, coinciding venue, accommodations, entertain- Mr. Kytasty played the bandura, the with the Millennium of Christianity in ment and other important aspects of kobza and the dutka in turn, performing Ukraine. The goal of the Olympiad is the event are meticulously attended to. both vocal and instrumental compositions. to promote good sportsmanship and Tryzub has invited all members of Vocal selections included certain pieces collegiality among diaspora youth. the Ukrainian community to help sup- composed by Hryhorii Kytasty in the Scheduled for July 4 through July 6, port this important endeavor. For fur- waning days of the war in Zakarpattia. Vsevolod Petriv 2008, the Olympiad will motivate and ther information readers may contact Mr. Kytasty also introduced a number of Bandurist Julian Kytasty performs at challenge young Ukrainian Americans UASC Tryzub at 215-343-5412. his own original compositions. Harvard. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2007 No. 30

at Flossenburg in the Oberpfalz region of NEWSBRIEFS Bavaria. Between 1938, when the camp CLACLASSSSIFIEDIFIEDSS (Continued from page 2) was established, and April 1945, more than ties, has called for the dismissals of 96,000 prisoners passed through TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL MARIA OSCISLAWSKI, (973) 292-9800 x 3040 Transport and Communications Minister Flossenburg; about 30,000 died there. Most or e-mail: [email protected] Mykola Rudkovskyi and Emergency of the inmates sent to Flossenburg, or to one Situations Minister Nestor Shufrych, of about 100 subcamps, came from the SERVICES blaming them for the accident and insuffi- German-occupied Eastern territories. (Press LAW OFFICES OF Office of Ukraine’s President) ZENON B. MASNYJ, ESQ. cient rescue efforts. (RFE/RL Newsline) WEST ARKA Clean-up continues in Lviv Oblast Poland welcomes temporary workers 2282 Bloor St. W., Toronto, Ont., Canada M6S 1N9 In the East Village since 1983 WARSAW – As of July 20, Poland will Fine Gifts KYIV – Rescue teams on July 19 con- allow citizens of Belarus, Ukraine and Authentic Ukrainian Handicrafts tinued to clean up waste from the toxic spill Serious personal injury, real estate Art, Books, CDs, Ceramics Andrew R. CHORNY that took place in Lviv Oblast on July 16 Russia to take up temporary jobs without Embroidered Goods and Supplies Manager for personal and business use, rep- when a train carrying tanks of yellow phos- work permits, the dpa and Interfax news Gold Jewelery, Icons, Magazines resentation of small and mid-size phorus derailed, Interfax-Ukraine reported. services reported on July 18, quoting Newspapers, Pysankas and Supplies businesses, securities arbitration, According to the agency, 81 people, includ- Poland’s Labor Ministry. Under the new All Services to Ukraine, Mail-orders regulations, Polish companies will have divorce, wills and probate. ing 28 children and 25 officers of the the chance to hire job-seekers from those Emergency Situations Ministry, had so far Tel.: (416) 762-8751 Fax: (416) 767-6839 three countries twice a year for three- (By Appointment Only) sought medical aid because of exposure to e-mail: [email protected] www.westarka.com month periods. A simplified procedure toxic smoke from the phosphorus fire that makes low-cost visas available to poten- 157 SECOND AVENUE followed the train wreck. More than 800 tial workers at Polish consulates in Kyiv, people were evacuated from the area affect- NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10003 Moscow and Miensk with the completion ed by the accident. “The evacuation is nec- (212) 477-3002 of a one-page form. The Labor Ministry essary, but after this chemical is out of the estimates that Poland needs some 500,000 air, people can return home,” former foreign workers annually to work in low- FOR SALE Ukrainian Environment Minister Serhii paid manual jobs, chiefly in the agricul- Kurykin told RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service ture and construction sectors, in order to on July 18. “We’re not talking about a fill the gap created by Poles who have left long-term evacuation here. Comparing this the country to work abroad since Poland’s to a second Chornobyl is incorrect, to put it entry into the European Union in 2004. mildly. But in any case consuming this (RFE/RL Newsline) The year’s harvest in this territory is out of the question.” (RFE/RL Newsline) LUNA BAND Former Soviet property still at issue Music for weddings, zabavas, Yushchenko visits Flossenburg complex festivals, anniversary celebrations. KYIV – The Foreign Affairs Ministry of Ukraine said on July 20 that it wants OLES KUZYSZYN phone/fax: (732) 636-5406 FLOSSENBURG, Germany – President e-mail: [email protected] Russia to provide official information Viktor Yushchenko and his family on July concerning the precise composition, book 22 attended a ceremony to open a museum cost and market cost of former Soviet in the Flossenburg Memorial Complex. In FIRST QUALITY property abroad. The ministry urges that his speech, Mr. Yushchenko paid tribute to negotiations on this issue be renewed UKRAINIAN TRADITIONAL-STYLE each inmate of this German concentration soon. The Foreign Affairs Ministry’s camp. “Thirty thousand people rest here. press-service chief, Andrii Deschytsia, MONUMENTS Each visitor to this camp pays tribute to SERVING NY/NJ/CT REGION CEMETERIES commented that, following a recent state- those who died in it,” he said. The president ment by the Russian president’s business OBLAST said his father, Andriy, had been in manager, Vladimir Kozhin, on former Flossenburg between December 1944 and Soviet property abroad, the Ukrainian MEMORIALS April 1945. He said it was important to P.O. BOX 746 Foreign Affairs Ministry noted that, in Chester, NY 10918 “learn proper lessons from the past,” adding spite of a number of agreements conclud- 845-469-4247 that the “horrors of history unite the peo- ed previously with regard to the distribu- ple.” Accompanied by Minister-President BILINGUAL HOME APPOINTMENTS tion of USSR property abroad, the prob- Edmund Stoiber of Bavaria, President lem remains unresolved. With a view Yushchenko also visited the Flossenburg toward settling the issue of the external HOUSE FOR SALE camp chapel and then laid a wreath at the state debt and assets of the former USSR, memorial plaque to the killed Ukrainians in ADULT COMMUNITY the Verkhovna Rada in February 1997 Nations Square. He spoke with former pris- adopted a resolution to address this issue OCEAN COUNTY – Whiting, N.J. – 2 BR, oners of Flossenburg and gave them wrist- 1 bath, eat-in kitchen, living room, sunroom, upon receipt from Russia of official watches. Flossenburg was a German con- information concerning former Soviet garage, a/c. $127,000. Call (973)-625-4105. centration camp built in May 1938 by the SS Economic-Administrative Main Office (Continued on page 22)

CARPATHIA HOUSE – Rt. 23A, Lexington, N.Y. 12452. Charming house with wrap- around porch, ideal for bed and breakfast. Fixer upper with 12 bdrms, 4 bths, lrg. dining room, living With deep sorrow the Board of Trustees room and kitchen, 4,126 sq. ft. of living area, garage, 2 small bungalows on approx. 3 acres. and the Administration of The Ukrainian Located near 3 ski resorts, Hunter Mt., Windham and Belleaire. Asking price $275,000, Museum inform our members and the negotiable. Call Vera Andrushkiw, 248-879- Ukrainian community of the sudden death 5918 or cell 202-460-3826. MERCHANDISE on July 18, 2007 of OPPORTUNITY Ukrainian Book Store Largest selection of Ukrainian books, dance DR. YAR W. MOCIUK supplies, Easter egg supplies, music, icons, A cow-friendly dairy farm in Boston greeting cards, giftwear and much more. has two openings: 10215-97st 1) We need a very experienced and mature longtime Treasurer on the Museum’s Board of Trustees and a most Edmonton, AB T5J 2N9 dairyman (30 to 70 years old) who knows generous benefactor of our institution. every aspect of working on a dairy farm Toll free: 1-866-422-4255 including feeding, milking, birthing and the www.ukrainianbookstore.com agricultural cycle. Please respond regardless We offer our sincere condolences and sympathy to his daughters, of your visa status. We can handle the situa- Daria Zaluckyj and Natalia Baron, with their families, and to the PROFESSIONALS tion depending on your level of capability. Will pay $3,000 per month to start. extended family and friends of Dr. Mociuk. éäëÄçÄ íêàíüä 2) We need a mechanic to work on the farm èÓÙÂÒ¥ÈÌËÈ ÔÓ‰‡‚ˆ¸ who knows how to repair tractors, farm Á‡·ÂÁÔ˜ÂÌÌfl ìçë equipment and trucks. $3,500 per month. OKSANA TRYTJAK We will provide private living accommoda- May he rest in peace. Licensed Agent tions. We are looking for every long-term Ukrainian National Ass’n, Inc. workers to join the farm but will consider 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280 Parsippany, NJ 07054 short term help depending on level of skill. Board of Trustees and the Administration Tel.: (973) 292-9800 (Ext. 3071) • Fax: (973) 292-0900 Please call Hilary, 917-860-7000. of The Ukrainian Museum e-mail: [email protected] No. 30 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2007 15

DR. YAR W. MOCIUK KONSTANTYN STEPOWYJ 100, originally of Newark/Irvington, N.J., and recently of of Bronxville, N.Y. Sterling, Va., died on July 12, 2007 at his home in Virginia. passed away July 18, 2007. He was born June 1, 1907 near Poltava in Ukraine. He is survived by: Visitations were held on July 22, 2007 - daughters, Antonina and Olha at Whalen and Ball Funeral Home in Yonkers, N.Y. - son Wolodymyr and wife Cynthia The funeral was held on July 23, 2007 - 4 grandchildren, Christina, Maria, Nicholas and Michael. at St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yonkers, N.Y. Interment took place in Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic The funeral was held on July 16 at the St. Andrew Ukrainian Cemetery, Campbell Hall, N.Y. Orthodox Cathedral in Silver Spring, Md., and St. Andrews Memorial Church in South Bound Brook, N.J., prior to He is survived by: interment at St. Andrews Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery. Daughters – Daria with husband, Ihor, and their daughter, Anastasia and son, Peter May his memory be eternal. – Natalia with husband, David, and daughter, Deana and son, Nicholas. DEATH ANNOUNCEMENTS

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anecdotes and a dramatic poetry recita- Nenadkevich. Helen Redko and Dr. Soltys, culinary experience, thanks to Andrij There’s no place... tion, while Bohdan Chaplynsky enter- our very special auctioneer, raised funds for Sonevytsky, Soyuzivka’s executive chef. (Continued from page 5) tained all with his melodic tenor voice. the UNA Seniors. Mr. Nenadkevich read a The executives of the UNA, under the cious time and valuable knowledge with The special guest speaker for the piece from Hanna Cherin’s book of poems. leadership of President Kaczaraj, support the all of the participants. evening, Ukraine’s Consul General in New Alex Redko discussed the relationship UNA Seniors’ program and always attend On Thursday evening, everyone attend- York Mykola Kyrychenko, was warmly between Taras Shevchenko and Ira the conferences to meet with participants. ed a special banquet – a favorite tradition of greeted by all the participants. His warm Aldridge, the well-known American Under the management of Nestor UNA Seniors Week. Many participants greetings at the banquet were heartfelt and Shakespearean actor of the time. Paslawsky, the staff at Soyuzivka did a donned traditional Ukrainian blouses, shirts greatly appreciated by his audience. The seniors spent a memorable and great job in accommodating the needs of and/or embroidered dresses, adding to the The evening ended to the tunes of the eventful week at Soyuzivka, thanks to the all the participants. Each and every staff evening’s already very festive atmosphere. Vidlunnia Band, conducted by Stefan cooperation of the glorious weather, the member deserves thanks for making the UNA President Stefan Kaczaraj gave his Ben. Everyone relaxed, wined and dined, first-class presentations and entertainment, UNA Seniors’ Week special. usual support to this program by attending and waltzed the night away. and the chance for all to meet both new We had 106 participants at this year’s the conference and the evening’s festivities. During the week, the evenings were and old friends. As usual, the meals were conference, but there is hope that Soyuzivka Mr. Wasylenko shared some humorous filled with all kinds of activities, including wonderful and provided everyone with the will host even more participants at Seniors’ Bingo, lead by Dr. Yurij Soltys and Mykola opportunity to reflect and enjoy a first-rate Week 2008. UCC leaders... (Continued from page 6) Library of Ukraine established with the support and assistance of the Canadian Friends of Ukraine. Both the CCCF and the CFU are members of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress. “This trip by the minister is the first one by such a high placed Canadian politician since before the 2004 presiden- tial elections in Ukraine,” explained UCC President Orysia Sushko. “The UCC believes that this trip acts as a signal to the Ukrainians, of Canada’s continued support for democratic development. The concrete support announced by Canada supporting the advancement of good gov- ernance in Ukraine is to be welcomed.” “The UCC is particularly pleased that the Minister became acquainted with the good work being undertaken by Canadian NGOs in Ukraine. We know that people helping people is one of the fundamentals of Canadian civil society and are happy to see that principal at work in Ukraine. The volunteer sector has a lot to offer in furthering Canadian foreign policy objectives,” she added. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2007 No. 30

Obesity” “Shostokryli” sorority of Plast UMANA 2007... Petrusia Kotlar, D.C. – “Non- (Continued from page 8) Traditional Medical Treatments” holds annual gathering at Soyuzivka their dedicated efforts to make UMANA’s Roman Kowalchuk, M.D. – “Coronary stay at Soyuzivka enjoyable, memorable Artery Screening” and fun. Alexander Kudryk, M.D. – “Diabetes Speakers at the UMANA Scientific Screening” Convention were: Boris Lushniak, M.D. – “FDA Role in Borys Buniak, M.D. – “Colon Cancer Counterterrorism” Screening” Alice Lytwyn, M.D. – “Cervical George Demidowich, M.D. – Cancer Screening” “Prevention of Coronary Disease” Wolodymyr Medwidsky, M.D. – “Skin Yuri Deychakiwsky, M.D. – “When Cancer Screening” Screening Isn’t Done” Andrew Melnyk, M.D. – “Newborn Irene Fedorovich, M.D. – “Screening Genetic Screening” for Childhood Eye Disorders” Joseph Pober, M.D. – “Who Are Maria Hrycelak, M.D. – “What, More Candidates for Aging Youthfully?” Shots?” Daniel Hryhorczuk, M.D. – “How Ihor Sawczuk, M.D. – “Prostate Useful Is A Screening Test: Check the Cancer Screening” Math” Walter Silecky, M.D. – “Osteoporosis” Marko Jachtorowycz, M.D. – Wladimir Werteleckyj, M.D. – “Role “Screening for Ovarian Cancer” of OMNI-Net Ukrainian Birth Defects Luba Komar, M.D. – “Childhood Program” The “Shostokryli” of Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization gather at Soyuzivka. Poisoning” Leo Wolansky, M.D. – “Gadolinium- by Larisa Popadiuk The name “Shostokryli” is derived from Luba Komar, M.D. – “Childhood Enhanced MRI: The Party’s Over?” the era of Galician Prince Roman of the KERHONKSON, N.Y. – The Galician-Volhynian State, who was “Shostokryli” sorority of Plast Ukrainian described in the famous “Tale of Ihor’s Scouting Organization held its annual Campaign” as a “Shestykrylets.” The “Velykyi Zlet” meeting at the Soyuzivka sorority’s activities center on Ukrainian resort the weekend of April 27-29. The traditions and customs, as well as working main agenda item this year was to reor- as counselors in Plast branches and camps. ganize the sorority, which has been invig- Some examples of past activities orated with new members, get to know organized by the “Shostokryli” sorority some of the original members and create include the staging of exhibits by a plan for future activity. Ukrainian artists, music concerts, lectures The sorority was founded in July 1960 and “hahilky” at Eastertime. In recent by Plast members in Cleveland. There were years members in the Cleveland area have 15 members at the time the National Plast prepared the traditional “Mykolaiko,” or Command officially recognized the St. Nicholas play for the Cleveland Plast “Shostokryli” as a sorority in September of branch, also attended by members of the 1960. By 1970 membership grew to 60 and local Cleveland Ukrainian community. included branches in New York, Cleveland, Just as many other Plast sororities and Buffalo,N.Y., Baltimore, Philadelphia and Maria Hrycelak Toronto. (Continued on page 21) The Exploration Day Camp led by Walt Nalywayko (second from right). No. 30 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2007 19 PHOTO GALLERY: Wladimir Klitschko’s victory in Cologne

COLOGNE, Germany – IBF and IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko, 31, (49-3,44 KO) on July 7 retained his titles against Lamon Brewster (33-4, 29 KO) after the fight, held in Cologne, Germany, was called by Brewster’s corner man Buddy McGirt at the conclusion of the sixth round. Klitschko suffered a fractured middle finger on his left hand during the bout. In the photos above – from the photo gallery of Jaroslav Kernitski – Klitschko is seen before, during and after the fight. (A report on the bout appeared in “Sportsline” on July 15.)

At the same time, to meet current who heads one of the camps for 15-to Originally from Germany, she has Plast Ukrainian... “green” and conservation requirements, 17-year-old boys, is an emergency medi- worked in Ukraine since 2001 and, for (Continued from page 1) Canadian authorities are limiting access cine attending physician at two hospitals the last three years, has been the head of chartered buses. The highlight of the to wilderness parks, limiting the number in Wisconsin; he is also a Major in the the Human Resources Deptartment at event was the attendance of Dr. of campsites, limiting the sizes of groups U.S. Army. He spent 10 years on military ProCredit Bank Ukraine. Oleksander Tysovsky, the founder of using canoe routes and requiring permits medical assignments and his tours of The two camps for the youngest Plast Plast, who arrived from Vienna. for everything. duty included one year (2004-2005) in members – 12- and 13-year-olds – are Today, most North American The key elements of the project – the Baghdad. He also served in Germany, being held in Quebec. The girls’ camp is Ukrainians are more affluent, but scat- coordination of the celebrations and the Kosovo and Bosnia-Herzegovina. headed by Katria Kuzmowycz (Maryland) organization and operation of nine sepa- a music educator who spent her Plast life tered all over the continent and busier. Two of the girls’ camps are headed by rate camps for youth – have engaged a Larysa Szanc Smarsh (Toronto) and with the New York City branch where she The parameters for this type of large- host of Plast members who not only have Tamara Balan (Toronto), both recipients achieved the rank of “Hetmanska scale project have changed dramatically years of counseling, leadership training of the highest youth rank in Plast – Virlytsia.” She has had a musical educa- in the last 50 years. New legal require- and skills development experience, but “Hetmanska Virlytsia.” Ms. Smarsh is tion and three years’ music teaching expe- ments – privacy rules, waivers of liability, also significant professional experience currently working in New York at rience, the last year as a full-time elemen- jurisdiction agreements, medical histories, in management and organization. PricewaterhouseCoopers. She was one of tary music teacher in Prince George’s the submission of mandatory risk man- The organizing committee co-chairs the first holders of an undergraduate County in Maryland. agement plans – add to the organizational are Ann Szyptur, who also heads Plast in Fulbright to Ukraine, where she spent Heading the youngest boys’ camp is challenges. Canada, and Bohdan Kolos. Ms Szyptur, one year on a research project. Mark Lazurko (Edmonton) – a pharma- Participants will be arriving not only who recently took early retirement, was a Although Ms. Balan graduated from the cist, an M.B.A. and senior manager of in chartered buses but trains, planes and senior public servant with the Ontario University of Toronto only two years ago, BearingPoint, a North American health- automobiles; new passport requirements government for 30 years. Her last posi- she has racked up an impressive dossier of care consulting practice. He has 20 years at the U.S.-Canada border add another tion was Director of the Governance and complication. Accountability Office. For the last six years, she has conducted training semi- nars in Ukraine for the Help Us Help the Yushchenko travels... Children organization. (Continued from page 3) A teacher for almost 20 years, Mr. Kolos is currently the vice-president of will soon be transferred to the Ukrainian the Catholic Teachers Association, an community in that city. Diverse educational organization that has 30,000 members in programs will also be developed for dias- Ontario. Since 1994 he has taken part in pora representatives in Ukraine, he said. annual teacher training sessions in During the ceremony, Mr. Yushchenko Ukraine organized by the Ukrainian gave state awards to Lemko leaders, World Congress Education Committee. awarding the Order of Prince Yaroslav the For the actual implementation of the Wise, fifth grade, to Archbishop Alexander program of the jamboree, the crucial per- Dubets, the Polish Autocephalous sons will be the leaders of the nine camps Orthodox Church’s prelate for Peremyszl – the “komendanty” – and the organizers and Nowyj Sancz. have put together a stellar cast of people The president and first lady participat- who have not only the commitment, the ed in blessing the Bells of Peace to com- leadership training and skills that partici- memorate the 60th anniversary of Akcja pation in Plast activities ensures but also Wisla and in a “panakhyda,” or requiem significant professional experience in service, for its victims. people and resource management. Bohdan Kolos and Ann Szyptur, co-chairs of the organizing committee for the Prior to Mr. Yushchenko’s visit, the Two of the komendanty – Deanna 2007 International Plast Jamboree. closest thing to an official Polish apology Yurchuk (New York) and Lubko Belej for Akcja Wisla appeared in an April 2002 (Toronto) have professional training in organizational work in volunteer positions of consulting experience and is very letter to the Polish government-affiliated outdoor education. Ms. Yurchuk has an – coordination of the Canada-Ukraine active in the Edmonton Plast branch, Institute for National Remembrance writ- M.A. in outdoor education from Prescott Parliamentary Program, election observer which he formerly headed. ten by then-President Aleksander College, Arizona. For the last six years both in Ukraine and Canada and, for the The leaders of the camps will have Kwasniewski in addressing an academic she has worked as an experiential educa- last five years, with the Help us Help the over 100 camp counselors to implement conference on the 1947 operation. tion teacher at Friends Seminary in New Children camps in Ukraine and fund-rais- the planned program. Because regulations On behalf of the Polish government, York, both as a guide and an outdoor ing events in Canada. require that each canoeing group of eight Mr. Kwasniewski expressed regret to all recreation instructor. Michael Hantzsch (Calgary) who will persons have two adults, an additional 50 those wronged by Akcja Wisla, an event Mr. Belej has a bachelor’s degree in head the camp for 13-to 14-year-old part-time counselors have signed up for he described as “a brutal pacification of recreational and leisure studies from boys, can count up 29 years of business the three- to four-day canoe trips. Ukrainian villages and the expulsion of a Brock University, and for the last eight and technical experience. He is a profes- The fact that Plast can put together populace” that should have been con- years has been a coordinator of student sional engineer and currently is vice such a large and committed group of demned. residence programs. He currently works president of business development at adults to provide what will no doubt be an Only the upper chamber of the Polish for Campus Living Centers Inc., where Provident Energy Ltd. In Plast he heads unforgettable experience for young people Parliament, the Senat, officially con- he is coordinating programs for 13 insti- the Calgary branch, of which he is one proves that, once tasted, the values of the demned Akcja Wisla, doing so in August tutions across the provinces of Ontario of the founders. organization become deeply rooted. And 1990. The Sejm, the lower chamber, did and British Columbia. His partner – in charge of the younger that’s one explanation for the fact that not follow suit. Dr. Lubomyr Domashevsky (Chicago) girls’ camp – is Romana Zubenko (Kyiv). Plast today can boast of a 95-year history. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2007 No. 30

Congratulations!

to the Ukrainian National Association, the Ukrainian National Foundation, the staff of Soyuzivka, the Columbia University Ukrainian Film Club and all who helped organize such a fantastic festival held at Soyuzivka on July 11-14, 2007.

It was truly spectacular! The best festival ever!

We cannot wait for the next year’s Soyuzivka festival!

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is true, it is a boon to those critics of Mr. by retiring redundant personnel and hard- Old guard... Yushchenko who claim that family ties are Ukrainian defense... ware (Kyiv Post, July 5). (Continued from page 2) no less important in the presidential team (Continued from page 2) Since independence, Ukraine has per- been more outspoken. They left OU on than professional qualities. consciousness. Gen. Alexander Suvorov sistently worked to better its relations July 11, protesting what they saw as a Mr. Yushchenko banished the “dear founded the port in 1783, in the wake of with its Black Sea neighbors, annoying lack of democracy in the party. Both are friends” from the OU leadership last Russia’s interminable 11 wars against the Russia as it outperforms Moscow in its believed to be close to Petro Poroshenko, December, simultaneously instructing Mr. Ottoman Empire. It was the site of two leg- dealings with its recent colleagues. As a one of the “dear friends.” Baloha to rebuild the party with an eye to endary sieges, the first during the Crimean member of the Blackseafor Task Group, Two political websites, For-ua.com an early parliamentary election (see War and the second during World War II. Ukraine interacts with Turkey, Romania, and proUA.com, have predicted that Mr. Eurasia Daily Monitor, December 13, The 95 percent complete Ukrayina has Bulgaria, Georgia and Russia. Poroshenko may be expelled from OU 2006). Several of them were publicly been decaying at the Mykolayiv shipyard The historic base of Sevastopol is not ranks by the end of this year along with accused of corruption by a former head of complex since 1991. Moscow’s sole loss. Russia also was several other “dear friends.” They sug- the Presidential Secretariat, Oleksander In 2006 Ukraine’s military budget was forced to evacuate the Balaklava nuclear gested that this may result in OU losing Zinchenko, in September 2005. Mr. slightly over $1.1 billion, of which the ballistic submarine base, located six financial and mass media support, as Yushchenko apparently blamed the “dear naval forces were allocated less than 11 miles southeast of Sevastopol, which is much of that has been coming from the friends” for OU’s defeat in the March percent. The fiscal shortfalls have severely carved into the surrounding cliffs and- “dear friends,” while OU is turning into a 2006 parliamentary election. impacted the fleet; besides the Zaporizhia could house up to 10 ships. The issue is monolith structure run by the “authoritar- The “dear friends” have been steadily and the Ukrayina, three frigates have been fraught with emotion; while Tsar Peter ian” Mr. Baloha, who received carte losing political clout ever since, while stricken from the fleet’s 40-ship roster. the Great founded the Russian navy in blanche from Mr. Yushchenko to “purge” young party functionaries like Messrs. Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko the late 17th century, it was Catherine the the ranks of Our Ukraine. Kyrylenko and Humeniuk have come to is a strong promoter of Western reforms Great who established it on the Black Sea Analyst Oles Doniy, commenting on the fore. Glavred, a website linked to one and NATO membership for Ukraine. in the late 18th century. Mr. Bezsmertnyi’s departure from OU’s of the “dear friends,” Oleksander Defense Minister Hrytsenko is one of the Kyiv’s fire sale of its Soviet naval her- leadership for Segodnya, a newspaper Tretiakov, has warned that this strategy of few other members of the Ukrainian gov- itage and its interest in embracing NATO linked to OU’s bitter rivals from the Party promoting the young and inexperienced ernment promoting NATO membership, membership remain major irritants in of the Regions, suggested that Mr. may result in another election defeat for and he sees his role toward that end as Ukraine’s prickly relationship with Bezsmertnyi might launch a new party tar- Our Ukraine and another term as prime implementing a less threatening and less Russia, a situation not likely to be geting the protest electorate. He also said minister for Viktor Yanukovych, the costly Ukrainian military, slashing costs resolved anytime soon. that the former leader of OU’s Ternopil leader of the Party of the Regions. branch, Oleh Humeniuk, a dark horse who unexpectedly replaced Mr. Bezsmertnyi as Source: Interfax-Ukraine, July 5, 12; Mrs.Czerkas, watching movies, going on head of the OU political council, is a rela- proUA.com, July 12; For-ua.com, July 13; Tennis Camp... scavenger hunts, singing around the bon- tive of party Chairman Kyrylenko. If this Segodnya, July 14; Glavred.info, July 13, 16. (Continued from page 12) fire, enjoying Soyuzivka’s dance to a live game strategy, as well as the importance of band, and attending “Hutsul Night,” a special treat thanks to Soyuzivka’s man- Consolation winners of the group were good sportsmanship and tennis etiquette. ager, Nestor Paslawsky. USCAK-East... Roman Krywulych and Matthew Liber. The daily regimen always began with cal- isthenics. Campers were divided into groups Despite the fact that Soyuzivka was lit- (Continued from page 12) As in previous years, the 2007 tourna- according to ability and the instructors rotat- erally brimming with children for two The junior boys’ singles were played in ment was organized and conducted by USCAK’s tennis committee consisting of ed their instruction. The last few days were weeks because of various camps, the food three age groups: 12 and under, 14 and Messrs. Durbak, Hrabec and Sawchak devoted to tournament play, in which the was excellent thanks to Chef Andrij under, and 18 and under. The youngest (tournament director). The host club and campers put to use what they had learned. Sonevytsky. Many thanks were given also group’s winner was Petro Chudolij, provider of awards was the Carpathian Ski Off-court activities included swimming to the entire Soyuzivka staff who tried defeating Andrew Simakov 8-5 in the Club (KLK) of New York. Also providing in Soyuzivka’s Olympic-sized pool, play- their best to provide the best service to the final. Danylo Tylawsky took the 14-and- awards this year was Soyuzivka, whose ing team games in the pool organized by Tennis Camp held on June 24 - July 6. under title, defeating Adrian Burke 8-0 in manager, Nestor Paslawsky, congratulated the final. The final of the 18-and-under the players during the closing ceremonies juniors between Damian Petrykevych and and award ceremonies and encouraged HELP WANTED Christian Cholhan was not played due to everyone to support the estate’s events. FACILITIES COORDINATOR a scheduling conflict. The consolation The next Ukrainian tennis tournament singles’ winners for each age group were, is USCAK’s singles championships, Ukrainian-American credit union has an immediate opening. Responsibilities include: respectively, Oliver Chernyk, Zachary which will be held also at Soyuzivka dur- Buniak and Dragan Rozwadowski. ing the Labor Day weekend, September – Maintenance of office equipment, building, and branch facilities; The junior boys’ doubles winners were 1-3. (More information will be provided – Liaison to public utility, environmental, and energy agencies; the team of Tylawsky and Burke defeat- in the future issues of The Ukrainian – Organization and inventory of archival records; ing Buniak and Chudolij in the final 8-1. Weekly and Svoboda.) – Installing PC’s and computer equipment; – Workplace safety.

Today, the largest “krylo” (branch) of Position based in New York City. Travel to branch locations required. Working knowledge “Shostokryli”... members is located in the Cleveland area, of computers and technology is desirable. Fluency in English is required. Fluency in (Continued from page 18) but more and more members are joining Ukrainian is desirable. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. If you qualify please send a resume (no phone calls, please) with salary requirements to: fraternities have accessories to wear with from various cities. Additional “kryla” can their Plast uniforms, the “Shostokryli” be found in Kyiv and Ternopil, Ukraine. Self Reliance (NY) Federal Credit Union incorporate the Ukrainian “kraika” (woven For more information on the Attention: Human Resources sash) around their waists. Newly initiated “Shostokryli” Plast sorority readers may 108 Second Avenue members get their “kryla” (wings) during e-mail [email protected]. New York, NY 10003 the initiation ceremony of “Pereletna Nich” (Flight Night). Two important symbols of the sorority are the wreath, considered a symbol of friendship, love and happiness, and the lit candle, a symbol of truth.

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legal accord on pre-term elections signed NEWSBRIEFS by three political leaders [on May 27] in (Continued from page 14) order to lay constitutional foundations for property abroad. To date the Ukrainian the polls – the court might accept such a side has received no such information, petition for examination,” he added. which makes ratification of the zero-lev- (RFE/RL Newsline) eling agreement impossible. The Foreign Affairs Ministry of Ukraine has repeated- SBU seizes heroin shipment ly proposed consultations with the Russian side aimed at finding mutually KYIV – The Security Service of Ukraine acceptable ways to resolve the issue. The (SBU) has confiscated 174.5 kilograms Russian side, however, has not accepted of heroin in one of the country’s largest- any of these proposals as yet, Mr. ever narcotics-smuggling cases, Deschytsia explained. (Ukrinform) Ukrainian and international news agen- cies reported on July 23, quoting an SBU President’s third decree questioned spokesman. The heroin was transported by a truck originating in Iran. The SBU KYIV – The Constitutional Court on arrested its driver, a Turkish national, July 23 received a petition from 46 law- shortly after the vehicle arrived in the makers questioning the legality of Ukrainian port of Illichivsk by ferry from President Viktor Yushchenko’s June 5 the Georgian port of Poti. The heroin, decree that set early parliamentary elec- with a street value of some $20 million, tions for September 30, Ukrainian media was concealed in a false bottom in the reported. The petition concerns Mr. truck’s trailer. The seizure reportedly was Yushchenko’s third decree on early polls; possible due to cooperation between the in April the Ukrainian president set snap SBU, the U.S. Drug Enforcement elections twice, for May 27 and June 24, Agency and Turkish law-enforcement but subsequently canceled these decisions. bodies. (RFE/RL Newsline) Presidential adviser Stepan Havrysh, who was appointed a judge of the Lavrov withdraws journal article Constitutional Court by Mr. Yushchenko in May, commented on July 23 that the NEW YORK – James Hoge, the editor Constitutional Court is unlikely to exam- of the U.S. bimonthly Foreign Affairs, told ine the petition any time soon, adding that RFE/RL on July 20 that the recent deci- the court is inoperative because its judges sion by Foreign Minister Lavrov to with- are on vacation. Mr. Havrysh acknowl- draw an article on Russian foreign policy edged that the court could hold an emer- from the magazine came as “a complete gency session convened by its chairman, surprise” to its staff. Mr. Hoge stressed but said such a possibility is unlikely. that the magazine, which is considered “Such an [emergency] session would one of the world’s most influential jour- mean that the Constitutional Court chal- nals on international affairs and foreign lenged the political stability in Ukraine,” policy, went out of its way to accommo- the Ukrayinska Pravda website date Mr. Lavrov. The Russian foreign (http://www.pravda.com.ua) quoted Mr. minister charged that the editors changed Havrysh as saying. “Moreover, I cannot his article in such a way as to misrepresent imagine how – given the political and his views. (RFE/RL Newsline) No. 30 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2007 23 OUT AND ABOUT

August 2 Lecture by John Gillingham, “Is There an August 4 Concert with Mykola Suk, the Grazhda – Cambridge, MA EU in Ukraine’s Future?” Harvard Jewett, NY Music and Art Center of Greene County, University, 617-495-4053 518-263-4619

August 3 Summer social, The Washington Group, August 5-12 High School Mission Trip, St. Sophia Washington Smithsonian National Gallery of Art South Bound Brook, NJ Seminary, 412-488-9664 Sculpture Garden, 240-381-0993 August 6 Book reading, “Brushstrokes” with Dzvinia August 3 Concert featuring Voloshky Ukrainian Cambridge, MA Orlowsky and Alexander Motyl, Harvard Annandale, VA Dance Ensemble, Mason District Park University, 617-495-4053 Amphitheater-Spotlight, 703-324-7469 August 6-10 Ukrainian embroidery course, the Grazhda- August 3, 7-9 Film screening, “Shadows of Forgotten Jewett, NY Music and Art Center of Greene County, San Rafael, CA Ancestors” by Sergei Paradjanov, 518-263-4619 Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center, 415-454-1222 or www.cafilm.org August 6-10 Ukrainian bead-stringing course (gerdan), Jewett, NY the Grazhda – Music and Art Center of August 3-5 Lemko Vatra, Association of Lemkos in Greene County, 518-263-4619 Durham, ON Toronto and Association of Ukrainians from Lemkivshchyna in Hamilton, August 9 Lecture by Mykola Riabchuk, “Pluralism by 416-259-0640 or www.lemko.org/index.html Cambridge, MA Default: Institutional Crisis in Contemporary Ukraine,” Harvard Artist of Ukraine Lilia Ostapenko. Free University, 617-495-4053 PREVIEW... refreshments will be served at the end of the program. Admission: $15. For further infor- (Continued from page 24) August 10 Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute closing mation call 908-534-6683. Cambridge, MA events evening, featuring presentations and nent academics and eyewitness testimonies; plays by students, Harvard University, the narrator is Bohdan Beniuk. For infor- Saturday, September 1 mation call Lev Bodnar, Ukrainian Radio 617-495-4053 Program, 847-825-4649. KERHONKSON, N.Y.: The 51st annual swimming championships of the Ukrainian August 10-12 Quads volleyball tournament, Ukrainian Sunday, August 26 Sports Federation of the U.S.A. and Canada Huntington, OH American Youth Association resort (USCAK) will take place at Soyuzivka. “Khortycya,” 440-476-6714 or SOMERSET, N.J.: The Ukrainian commu- Warm-up is at 9 a.m.; meet begins at 10 a.m. [email protected] nity of Central New Jersey (New Brunswick, Manville, South Bound Brook) invites all to Prizes for first, second and third places in all a commemoration of the 16th Independence events and the team trophy are funded by the Day of Ukraine, which will take place at the Ukrainian National Association. Registration fee of $10 per swimmer must be paid by Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Priority is given to Ukrainian Cultural Center, 3 Davidson Ave. events advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly. However, we also welcome The commemoration will include: a literary August 20; no poolside registration. Please performance by Honored Artist of Ukraine send checks payable to Ukrainian Sports submissions from all our readers; please send e-mail to Rostyslaw Wasylenko, the vocal/instrumental Federation to: Marika Bokalo, 641 Evergreen [email protected]. Items will be published at the discretion of the quartet Fourth Wave, the vocal ensemble of Parkway, Union, NJ 07083. For information editors and as space allows; photos will be considered. Please note: items the New Brunswick parish, the Barvinok call Ms. Bokalo, 908-851-0617, or log on to will be printed a maximum of two times each. dance ensemble, and composer and Honored www.soyuzivka.com.

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PREVIEW OF EVENTS Soyuzivka’s Datebook Thursday, August 2 presents Ukrainian Festival 2007 at Chicago’s Smith Park, 2500 W. Grand Ave. MONDAYS, June 25-August 27, 2007 CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: The Harvard (corner North Campbell Street) at noon-10 Steak Night with Soyuzivka House band on the Veselka Patio Ukrainian Summer Institute will host a lecture p.m. both days. The largest Ukrainian festival given by John Gillingham, professor of the in the Midwest, it includes Ukrainian food, WEDNESDAYS, June 27-August 29, 2007 history department, University of Missouri – crafts, music, dancing and more. Pony rides Hutsul Night with Soyuzivka House band on the Vorokhta Lawn St. Louis. His lecture, “Is There An EU In and children’s attractions add to the entertain- FRIDAYS, June 29-August 31, 2007 Ukraine’s Future?” will be held in Room S- ment for the whole family. There will be Odesa Seafood Night with Soyuzivka House band on the Veselka Patio 050 of CGIS Building South at 7-9 p.m. The appearances by performers from Ukraine as South Building of the Center for Government well as local talent; dance groups will per- SATURDAYS, June 30-September 1, 2007 and International Studies (CGIS) is located at form on Sunday afternoon. Celebrations of Ukrainian zabavas (dances) featuring a live Ukrainian band 1730 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02138. Ukraine’s Independence Day will begin on For more information contact HURI at 617- Sunday at 1:30 p.m. For more information 495-4053 or [email protected]. contact Pavlo T. Bandriwsky, 773-772-4500. July 22-August 4 Family paintings, prints and Roma Pryma Bohachevsky various artwork, Roma Pryma Monday, August 6 Saturday-Sunday, August 25-26 Ukrainian Folk Dance Camp Bohachevsky, Ukrainian Dance Session #1 Camp Session #1 Recital, Zabava CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: The Harvard CHICAGO: The premiere of the docu- featuring‘ Fata Morgana,’ 9:30 pm Ukrainian Summer Institute will host a liter- mentary film “Bereza Kartuzka” July 29-August 4, 2007 ary reading with authors Dzvinia Orlowsky (Ukrainian version) will take place at the Sitch Sports Camp Session #2, August 19-23 and Alexander Motyl. The reading, auditorium of Ss. Volodymyr and Olha “Brushstrokes: An Evening with Dzvinia ages 6-18 Discount Days, 25% off all roomrates Cathedral, 2245 Superior, on Saturday at Orlowsky and Alexander Motyl,” will be 7 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. Produced held in Room 110 (Thompson Room) of August 3 August 24 and directed by award-winning filmmak- Barker Center at 7-9 p.m. The Barker Center er Yurij Luhovy, this is the first film to be Entertainment at Tiki Bar featuring Joseph’s Dance Studio Polish is located at 12 Quincy St., Cambridge, MA ‘Pete & Vlod Unplugged’ made about the Polish concentration Ballroom Dance Camp Recital 02138. For more information contact HURI camp Bereza Kartuzka, where thousands at 617-495-4053 or [email protected]. of arrested Ukrainian patriots were August 4 Labor Day Weekend Festivities: imprisoned in 1934-1939. The film is Roma Pryma Bohachevsky Saturday-Sunday, August 18-19 August 31 - Zabava featuring ‘ Na based on extensive research, vintage Ukrainian Dance Camp Session stock shots, commentaries by pre-emi- #1 Recital, Art Exhibit featuring Zdorovya,’ 9:30 pm CHICAGO: The Ukrainian Congress (Continued on page 23) Rem Bagautdyn- exhibit of September 1 - Zabava featuring Committee of America, Illinois Division, copper brass enamel works and ‘ Hrim,’ 9:30 pm paintings, Zabava featuring‘Fata September 2 - Zabava featuring PREVIEW OF EVENTS GUIDELINES: Morgana’ and ‘Svitanok,’ ‘ Luna,’ 9:30 pm Preview of Events is a listing of Ukrainian community events open to the public. 9:30pm It is a service provided at minimal cost ($20 per submission) by The Ukrainian September 6-9 Weekly to the Ukrainian community. August 5 Reunion - Salzburg Gymnasium Items should be no more than 100 words long; longer submissions are subject to editing. Items not written in Preview format or submitted without all required UNWLA Day, featuring musical information will not be published. program - 2 pm September 10-12 Reunions - Regensburg, Preview items must be received no later than one week before the desired date of publication. No information will be taken over the phone. Items will be published August 5-18 Bertesgaden, Karlsfeld and Landshut Gymnasiums only once, unless otherwise indicated. Please include payment for each time the item Roma Pryma Bohachevsky is to appear and indicate date(s) of issue(s) in which the item is to be published. Also, Ukrainian Folk Dance Camp senders are asked to include the phone number of a person who may be contacted by Session #2 September 14-16 The Weekly during daytime hours, as well as their complete mailing address. UNA General Assembly Meeting Information should be sent to: Preview of Events, The Ukrainian Weekly, 2200 August 10-12 and Bayreuth Gymnasium Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054; fax, 973-644-9510; e-mail, Miss Soyuzivka Weekend Reunion [email protected].

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