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Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXV HE No.KRAINIAN 50 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1997 EEKLY$1.25/$2 in Ukraine T U Procurator General brings chargesW against government official Pioneering cleric’s ranch by Roman Woronowycz accusations. Neither would First Vice Minister for Kyiv Press Bureau Foreign Affairs Anton Buteiko, who at a routine min- declared historic landmark istry press briefing on December 9 said only that the sit- KYIV — Just days after the World Bank expressed uation is representative of the problem of corruption that its displeasure over the way in which the Ukrainian gov- today is consuming Ukrainian society. “The situation by California commission ernment is proceeding in its fight against corruption, the by Tamara Horodysky that has appeared in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs mir- Procurator General’s Office brought corruption charges rors what is going on in our country today,” said Mr. BERKELEY, Calif. – The California State Historical against the highest government official yet, and revealed Buteiko. Resources Commission named the Rev. Ahapius that an indictment is imminent against one of Ukraine’s The Procurator General’s Office said that it would Honcharenko’s ranch and burial place a California leading business people. have no comment until the criminal proceedings against Historical Landmark during its hearing on November On December 4 the chief of the Consular Department Mr. Koval are completed. 14 in Oakland, Calif. of the Foreign Affairs Ministry, Vasyl Koval, was That same day Acting Procurator General of Ukraine The “Ucraina” ranch, home, from 1873 until his arrested and charged with abuse of office and unlawful Oleh Lytvak asked the Verkhovna Rada to remove the foreign currency operations, five days after the conclu- death in 1916, of the first Ukrainian political emigré to legislative immunity of National Deputy Yulia sion of a government co-sponsored symposium on fight- the United States, is located in Hayward, Calif., about Tymoshenko in order that he could bring an indictment ing corruption, in which World Bank officials criticized 30 miles southeast of San Francisco. against her, also for illegal currency operations. Ms. the government for much rhetoric and little action. The Rev. Honcharenko’s home and farm buildings Tymoshenko is the president of United Energy Systems, Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson Viktor no longer stand; only the graves of Ahapius and his one of the most successful gas and oil trading firms in Nosaichuk would only confirm that Mr. Koval had been wife, Albina, and the natural grotto where the Rev. arrested. He refused to comment on the nature of the (Continued on page 3) Honcharenko conducted religious services remain at the site that is now located within Garin Regional Park. Application for landmark status was prepared by Ukrainian cosmonaut completes mission Karana Hattersley Drayton, historian for the East Bay Regional Park District, with the help of Dr. Andrew by Philip Chien Collaborative Ukrainian Experiment (CUE), a group of Sorokowski of Harvard University. Testifying at the Special to The Ukrainian Weekly three plant experiments. Brassica rapa (a member of the mustard family), soybean and moss were grown in the hearing on behalf of the Ukrainian community were: CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The international crew the Rev. Alex Avramenko, the Rev. Sviatoslav shuttle’s crew cabin. Col. Kadenyuk monitored the of the space shuttle Columbia, including Leonid experiments and pollinated the brassica rapa flowers. Kovaliv, Mykhailo Car, and Danylo and Tamara Kadenyuk — the first person from independent Ukraine Horodysky. To train for the experiment Col. Kadenyuk and his to fly in space — returned to Earth on December 5. He The Rev. Honcharenko, whose real name was Andrij back-up, Yaroslav Pustovyi, went to the Institute of was praised by President Leonid Kuchma of Ukraine for Humnytsky, was born in 1832 in Kryvyn, now Botany in Kyiv. Dr. Elizabeth Kordyum is one of the Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine, into an Orthodox priest’s his efforts during the STS-87 mission. world’s leading scientists on gravitational biology and family. He graduated from the Kyiv Theological When the shuttle was launched on November 19, Col. growing plants in space. She proudly states that 60 of her Seminary and entered the Pecherska Lavra Monastery. Kadenyuk’s wife, Vera, 14-year-old son, Dimitri, two experiments have flown aboard both manned and He was sent to Greece, where he contributed articles brothers, a niece and a nephew were on hand to watch unmanned Russian spaceflights. Dr. Kordyum’s labora- to a revolutionary Russian journal, Kolokol (Bell), in him fly in to space. The Ukrainian cosmonaut spent 15 tory gave the space travelers the plant biology training which he advocated the abolition of serfdom. Placed days in space with American astronauts Kevin Kregel, they needed to operate the experiments. “He was very under arrest by tsarist agents, he fled to London. He Steven Lindsey, Winston Scott and Kalpana Chawla, and attentive. I’m very satisfied [with his work],” she said of arrived in the U.S. in 1865 and settled in San Japanese astronaut Takao Doi. Francisco, in order to publish a newspaper to serve the Col. Kadenyuk’s primary task was to tend to the (Continued on page 3) Ukrainian and Russian population of Alaska. The Rev. Honcharenko published a Russian-English phrase book, and from 1868 until 1873 published the Alaska Herald, subtitled Svoboda, with articles in English, Russian and Ukrainian. The Rev. Honcharenko spoke out against discrimination directed at Native Americans, Blacks, Chinese and Jews. Father Honcharenko often wrote about Ukraine and Taras Shevchenko in his newspaper. He established the first Slavic library in the Western hemisphere. After retirement, in response to requests, he divided his Cyrillic typeset between the Smithsonian Institution, the Library of Congress and the Bancroft Library at the University of California in Berkeley, which holds his papers. The Rev. Honcharenko’s “Spomynky” (memoris) were published in Kolomyia in 1894, and Ivan Franko wrote about the Rev. Honcharenko in his journal Narod. These writings influenced young Ukrainian socialists from the Kolomyia region to emigrate to California in order to form the Ukrainian-American Commune or “Kooperatyvne Bratstvo.” This short-lived commune was on the Rev. Honcharenko’s “Ucraina” ranch early in this century. The motion for landmark status was made by Commissioner Herbert H. Brin, an ethnic historian, who said he was “honored and proud to make the motion” since his mother was born in Ukraine. NASA Unveiling of the landmark plaque and interpretive STS-87 Payload Specialist Leonid Kadenyuk of the National Space Agency of Ukraine (left) greets posters is scheduled to take place in the spring of NASA Administrator Daniel Goldin (right), as back-up Payload Specialist Yaroslav Pustovyi looks on. 1998. 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1997 No. 50 FOR THE RECORD: Statement on Ukraine issued by United States and European Union NEWSBRIEFSNEWSBRIEFS

Kuchma praises cosmonaut Kadenyuk pledged to continue their work, possibly Following is the text of the joint state- will work together and with the NGO publishing an underground newspaper. ment on Ukraine released at the U.S.- community to develop civic education KYIV — President Leonid Kuchma On December 5, Poland’s Gazeta European Union Summit in Washington for democracy and support the growth of praised Ukrainian cosmonaut Leonid Wyborcza reported that Svaboda is now on December 5. civil society in Ukraine. Kadenyuk on December 5 on his return available on the Internet. Excerpts from 6. Ukraine has made considerable from space. Mr. Kuchma praised Col. the newspaper are also being broadcast 1. The United States of America and progress in its economic transition Kadenyuk on behalf of the Ukrainian regularly by RFE/RL’s Belarusian service. the European Union affirm their mutual process, especially in the reduction of nation for his efforts during the 16-day (RFE/RL Newsline) support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and inflation from hyperinflationary levels in flight. As part of an international crew independence, and their shared desire to 1993 to near single digits at the end of that included American and Japanese Human rights group criticizes Miensk help Ukraine achieve its goals of consoli- 1997. This is an important achievement. astronauts, Col. Kadenyuk conducted sci- dating democracy, protecting human 7. What is needed now are significant entific experiments. (Eastern Economist) MIENSK — Representatives from 24 rights, reforming the economy and full and continuous efforts by Ukraine to pro- countries met in Miensk on December 5-7 integration into the international commu- mote structural reforms to achieve sus- November inflation totals 0.9 percent to discuss developing better ties among nity. Ukraine’s development as a pros- tainable growth and attract foreign and the countries in the Baltic and Black Sea KYIV — The Ministry of Statistics regions, ITAR-TASS reported. The meet- perous democracy is a key component of domestic investment. Economic restruc- confirmed on December 5 that inflation European stability and security. turing cannot be achieved without giving ing, organized by the Belarusian Helsinki for November reached 0.9 percent, the Commission and the International 2. The U.S. and EU have been leading private initiative a chance, above all same as in October. Total inflation for the contributors to support the transition through privatization, industry restructur- Helsinki Federation, featured speeches period of January through November sharply critical of the Lukashenka regime. process in Ukraine which is currently one ing, reform of the agricultural sector, stands at 8.3 percent (Eastern Economist) of the main recipients of EU and U.S. small business development, deregula- (RFE/RL Newsline) assistance (EU: 4.02 billion ECU – tion, improvements in public administra- Natural gas discovered near Poltava Media freedom in danger in CIS states equivalent to $4.6 billion – since inde- tion, and an open and transparent busi- POLTAVA —A substantial natural pendence; U.S.: $2.18 billion over the ness environment. These steps are neces- KYIV — A recent report compiled by gas deposit has been discovered at past six years). The U.S.-Ukraine sary to encourage investment, create jobs the international journalists’ organiza- Shyshatsk district, Poltava. According to Binational Commission meeting in May and produce tangible benefits for the tion Reporters Sans Frontieres lists the chairman of the State Committee for 1997 and the EU-Ukraine Summit in people of Ukraine. seven CIS states and two East European Geology, Serhii Hoshovskyi, at least September 1997 reflect our shared view 8. Ukraine will accelerate its integra- countries where journalists’ rights and three test wells must be drilled to inves- of Ukraine’s importance. Substantial sup- tion into the world economy by reducing freedoms are seriously threatened. Those tigate the deposit, which would require a port for transition in Ukraine will be barriers to foreign trade and investment. countries are Moldova, Ukraine, $9 million to $10 million (U.S.) invest- maintained. The U.S. and the EU will consult on Belarus, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, ment. Work was carried out by state- 3. The U.S. and the EU welcome the issues of market access for goods and Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan as well as run company PoltavaNaftoGasGeologia. significant foreign policy successes of investors, and work together to facilitate Romania and Macedonia. The assess- (Eastern Economist) Ukraine and Ukraine’s commitment to the process of Ukraine’s accession to the ment is based on the availability and regional cooperation. They consider WTO [World Trade Organization], based Ukraine International Airlines is 5 influence of state-run media, the level of Ukraine as a provider of security in its on adherence to WTO rules and appro- development of the independent media, region and welcome the partnerships priate commercially viable commitments KYIV — Ukraine International violence against journalists, and the established with European and trans- by Ukraine. Airlines celebrated its fifth anniversary on number of court proceedings against the Atlantic structures. 9. The U.S. and the EU have support- November 25. According to Vice- media initiated by official bodies. 4. The U.S. and the EU welcome the ed the intensive involvement of the President Yurii Miroshnykov, the airline Moldova was named as the worst substantial progress achieved in the field international financial institutions in transported about 1 million passengers to offender due to its 1994 press law, of democratization. The establishment of promoting Ukraine’s economic transfor- Western Europe during this period. He which makes it very difficult for journal- a political system capable of resolving mation. We have pledged to help identi- confirmed that the company intends to ists to defend their rights. All attempts internal conflicts by dialogue and con- fy the actions that are necessary for the increase the number of planes on new by democratically minded Moldovan sensus is an important element of a success of IFI [international financial routes. At present, the company owns deputies to revise that law have failed, democratic state. They urge Ukraine to institution]-funded investment and three Boeing 737 planes, and a fourth 737 the report noted. (RFE/RL Newsline) reinforce the rule of law, in particular by reform efforts. The U.S. and EU will will be delivered next summer. Mr. Unemployment soars in Ukraine strengthening the judicial and legal sys- continue to work with Ukraine, other Miroshnykov noted that UIA is one of the tems and by fighting effectively against donors and the international financial top three airlines in the world in terms of KYIV — The Ukrainian government corruption and smuggling. institutions to allow the government of safety, as well as one of the most prof- on December 5 announced that unemploy- 5. The U.S. and the EU continue to Ukraine to take full advantage of these itable ones. (Eastern Economist) ment has soared by 70 percent since the support efforts to nurture Ukraine’s civic opportunities. Belarusian government closes Svaboda start of 1997 and now stands at 590,000, culture and the culture of lawfulness on 10. We will: ITAR-TASS reported. The authorities also which all democracies are built. • jointly support Ukrainian restructur- MIENSK — President Alyaksandr said the country’s shadow economy has Education is essential to this work. We ing plans in the energy sector – notably Lukashenka’s government shut down the exported up to $20 billion from Ukraine in in electricity, coal and gas – and assist country’s largest independent newspaper, the last few years and that up to $12 bil- Ukraine in implementing a long-term Svaboda, on November 24, following a lion are circulating illegally inside the energy sector program in order to arrive decision of the Supreme Commercial country. (RFE/RL Newsline) U.S. and Ukraine sign at an efficient, sustainable and market- Court, Ekho Moskvy reported. Belarusian oriented energy sector well suited to authorities said they took this step only Ukraine seeks return of capital defense cooperation plan Ukraine’s needs; after giving the newspaper three warnings U.S. Department of Defense KYIV —Some 150 members of the • coordinate our respective programs about the publication of what they called Verkhovna Rada signed a joint appeal to BRUSSELS — U.S. Secretary of in support of public administration anti-government articles. The editors of six countries asking that they help repatri- Defense William Cohen and his Ukrainian reform in Ukraine, at the national and the newspaper, which had a circulation of ate such funds to Ukraine. First Vice- counterpart, Lt. Gen. Oleksander Kuzmuk, local levels; some 90,000, denounced the move as an signed a plan of cooperation for 1998 • coordinate programs in areas such as effort to stifle freedom of speech. They (Continued on page 6) between the Department of Defense and small business development, fiscal the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense on reform, civil society and civic education; December 3. • cooperate on practical steps to assist FOUNDED 1933 The plan details various programs the Ukraine in its efforts to build grassroots United States and Ukraine will undertake momentum for reform through work on HE KRAINIAN EEKLY in accordance with the Memorandum of the ground in Ukraine’s regions and TAn English-languageU newspaperW published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., Understanding and Cooperation on municipalities. a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. Defense and Military Relations Between 11. In view of the need to improve Yearly subscription rate: $60; for UNA members — $40. the Department of Defense of the United nuclear safety in Ukraine, the U.S. and Second-class postage paid at Jersey City, NJ 07302. 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No. 50 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1997 3 Council of Europe delegation discusses use of death penalty George Kuzmycz, U.S. nuclear engineer, killed in automobile accident in Mykolaiv Eastern Economist Ukraine, “the aim of the visit will be to PARSIPPANY, N.J. — George ber of friends and contacts in Ukraine. He collect information so that we have a Kuzmycz, a nuclear engineer at the U.S. accomplished a lot in building the U.S.- KYIV — A special delegation of clear picture of the issue.” He added that Department of Energy, was killed in an Ukraine relationship and increasing the inspectors belonging to the Council of the “Internal Affairs Ministry does not automobile accident in southern Ukraine national security of the U.S,” said Michael Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly keep track of death sentences in Ukraine on December 6. Mr. Kuzmycz, of McClary, director of the Russia/NIS arrived in Kyiv on December 8. They as this is the prerogative of the Supreme Gaithersburg, Md., was traveling to Nuclear Security Task Force in the Office were to check progress made by Ukraine Court.” According to information provid- Mykolaiv from the South Ukraine Power of Arms Control and Non-Proliferation at in meeting international requirements for ed by President Leonid Kuchma, the last Plant when an oncoming vehicle crossed the Department of Energy. entering the Council of Europe. execution in Ukraine was carried out on lanes and struck his car, killing him His is the second death in an automobile During a meeting with Vice Minister March 11. instantly. He was 53. accident in the last month of a Westerner of of Internal Affairs Oleksander Yet, the issue must be seen in the light Militia in the city of Voznesensk report- Ukrainian descent working in Ukraine. Tereschuk, Ukraine’s implementation of of legislation. This is because national ed that the driver of the oncoming vehicle Peter Roman Lishchynski, a Ukrainian resolutions approved by the Council of deputies will not support the draft law on apparently fell asleep at the wheel. He was Canadian who had been the director of Europe on January 29 on the introduc- abolishing the death penalty in Ukraine killed, and his wife and two children were NATO’s Ukraine office, was killed on tion of a moratorium on the death pun- prior to parliamentary elections, accord- hospitalized. Mr. Kuzmycz’s driver died in November 13 when a tractor-trailer hit the ishment were discussed. ing to Chairman Oleksander Moroz, the hospital. The accident occurred at 3:30 vehicle in which he was traveling in the “The inspectors expressed mistrust speaking on December 8 at a meeting a.m. in good weather on a clear road. Kirovohrad Oblast of Ukraine. towards information provided by Ukraine with the inspectors. He stressed that Mr. Kuzmycz had regularly traveled to Mr. Kuzmycz was a longtime resident of concerning capital punishment in the Ukrainian society is not yet prepared to Ukraine as part of the Material Protection the Washington area and very active in the country,” Col. Serhii Bezruchenko, chief “acknowledge this law.” Control and Accounting Program of the life of the Ukrainian community there. He of the Internal Affairs Ministry’s Mr. Moroz also confirmed that no U.S. government. As program manager of was a member of Plast-Pryiat as well as a International Department, told the death penalties have been carried out in the Ukraine Program on Nuclear Material member of the Ukrainian National Choir. UNIAN news agency. He said that since Ukraine since March, adding that the Security Task Force in the Office of The day after his death, the choir held its inspectors have different data about the president had granted all pleas for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation at annual Christmas concert, which it dedicat- implementation of the death penalty in amnesty requests since September. Yet, the Department of Energy, he was ed to Mr. Kuzmycz’s memory. Mr. Moroz did say that the Verkhovna responsible for nuclear research, nuclear He is survived by his wife, Ksenia; Rada is prepared to abolish the resolu- power plant material safety and former two sons, Yuri and Danylo; mother, tion, which maintains that information Soviet naval fuel. Valentina Kuzmycz; and sister, Yara Procurator General... Sydorak, her husband, Marko, and (Continued from page 1) on executions be kept a national secret. Andrew Bihun, senior U.S. commercial Visiting inspector Anna Severinsen said attaché in Ukraine, told the Kyiv Press daughters Larissa and Daria. Ukraine. The Verkhovna Rada national that such secrets “contradict the norms of Bureau that Mr. Kuzmycz had been work- Memorial services and meetings were deputy is also a leading member of the democratic society.” The Ukrainian office ing with the Ukrainian government on its held at the South Nuclear Power Plant in Hromada Party and the prime minister of of Amnesty International reported that nuclear energy facilities to shore up nuclear Ukraine, the Department of Energy in its recently formed shadow government. despite the fact that two years has passed storage safety and accounting procedures. Washington and the Foreign Commercial Mr. Lytvak asked in a written state- since Ukraine became a member, Ukraine Mr. Kuzmycz was born in Czecho- Service in Kyiv. Funeral services were ment that the Verkhovna Rada agree to has failed to fulfill a significant part of its Slovakia on May 6, 1944. He attended offered in Silver Spring, Md., on December allow criminal proceedings to begin by international obligations pertaining to Queens College in 1961-1965 and the State 12; interment took place the next day at St. stripping Ms. Tymoshenko of her immu- membership, including the moratorium on University of New York at Buffalo in 1965- Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery in nity from prosecution. Ms. Tymoshenko abolishing the death penalty. AI said at 1970, where he received a master’s degree South Bound Brook, N.J. has been indicted for illegally attempting least 13 persons have been executed dur- and a Ph.D. in nuclear engineering. to smuggle $26,000 out of Ukraine at Roman Woronowycz in Kyiv and Khristina ing the first half of 1997, and 264 more are “George singlehandedly built the Lew in Parsippany, N.J., contributed to this Zaporizhia Airport, where she was awaiting execution. Ukraine Program and made a terrific num- report. preparing to board a flight to Moscow. The chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Ethics and Legislative Ukrainian cosmonaut... simulator at the Kennedy Space Center can for another five years. The National Space Activity, Petro Sheiko, told The Weekly adjust its humidity and temperature to Agency of Ukraine has four cosmonauts on December 10 that the request will be (Continued from page 1) match the shuttle’s crew cabin to assure sci- in training. Ukraine is negotiating with reviewed by his committee once Ms. Col. Kadenyuk. entists that there aren’t any differences Russia to build one of the science modules Tymoshenko is officially notified and Unlike Russian spaceflights, many U.S. which were caused by effects other than the that Russia has promised to supply to the responds. “The problem is that she is shuttle flights travel close to the equator and spaceflight. International Space Station effort. In never at the [Verkhovna Rada] sessions. don’t fly over higher latitude regions. As a critical member of the team Dr. exchange, Ukrainian scientists will have So we have had to send her a letter,” said Pustovyi went through the same training as access to the space station’s facilities Mr. Sheiko. Consequently, the shuttle never flew over Ukraine. Commander Kregel noted, “But Col. Kadenyuk. along with scientists from Russia, the Ms. Tymoshenko, however, was quick United States, Europe, Canada and Japan. we did listen to Ukrainian music [by Dr. Pustovyi enjoyed his tasks as the to respond to the allegations. At a press More importantly, Ukrainian cosmonauts Anatolii Solovianenko] for dinner a couple back-up cosmonaut. He said, “Plants are conference on December 6 she stated live objects and they’re growing. While pol- will have the opportunity to fly with the of nights. It was very nice.” that she has not broken any laws, and linating the plants on flight days 6 and 7, I astronauts from the other space station Thousands of students in Ukraine and the that action by the Procurator General’s saw the results of the pollination on flight partners. U.S. grew brassica rapa plants along with Office is a political move in the election days 2 and 3, and when you see your results Dr. Pustovyi said, “Our agency is work- the scientists and astronauts. NASA made season orchestrated by the presidential – especially so quickly – you’re really excit- ing on collaborative programs, one of these plans for groups of students in Ukraine, and administration. ed to do something more.” programs for the future is the International in Texas and Florida to pose questions “This is all being done to lessen the Col. Kadenyuk will retain the title of Space Station. I think my future is interna- directly to the astronauts in space. About 50 chances for the Hromada Party to do well independent Ukraine’s only space traveler in the elections,” explained Ms. Ukrainian and American students had the Tymoshenko. A day earlier she had told opportunity to ask Col. Kadenyuk about his the Interfax-Ukraine news agency that the plant experiments. indictment is “an act of political reprisal,” While they lived half a world apart and with the intention of forcing her to “quit asked their questions in different languages, the arena of political struggle.” the students in Ukraine and the U.S. proved Ms. Tymoshenko is aligned in the to be pretty much alike in the questions they Hromada Party with former Prime asked Col. Kadenyuk during the mission. Minister Pavlo Lazarenko, who has been Olga Zhabko, a student at Kyiv School President Leonid Kuchma’s most vocal 71, asked: “While looking at the plants do opponent since being forced from office you look at it as the partner in the experi- this past summer. She also is said to be ment? Do you talk with it?” Col. Kadenyuk his close business partner. replied, “I work with the brassica rapa President Kuchma said during a visit plants every day. I spend most of my time to Zaporizhia the same day that before close to these plants, I even sleep close to it. elections to the Verkhovna Rada sched- And here in the orbiter you can sleep wher- uled for the end of March 1998 he ever you want – even on the ceiling.” would reveal the names of the business Sarah Sherwood of Lake Brantley High leaders of the shadow economy, in School near Orland, Fla., asked: “In space which some experts believe more than do the roots of the plants grow down and half of Ukraine’s commercial trade the leaves grow up?” Col. Kadenyuk takes place. “I know very well who replied, “In space there is no top or bottom. these people are,” the president told a The shoots grow towards the light and the crowd of Zaporizhia University stu- roots away from it.” dents. He did not say whether that list Back-up cosmonaut Yaroslav Pustovyi NASA would include Ms. Tymoshenko or Mr. duplicated the experiments on the ground Aboard the Columbia, Leonid Kadenyuk, payload specialist, devotes his attention Lazarenko. for control studies. The orbiter environment to brassica rapa plants being grown for the Collaborative Ukrainian Experiment. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1997 No. 50 Orphans’ Aid Society Graduates of Legnica celebrate school’s 40th anniversary — in Toronto convenes its first national conference

NEW YORK – The Orphans’ Aid Society of Ukraine (OAS) held the first national conference of its leadership at the Ukrainian Sports Club here. The aim of the conference was to review progress to date, to improve existing systems and discuss future undertakings. The partici- pants of the conference were persons who have worked voluntarily since 1992 to better the lives of children, in particu- lar, orphans in Ukraine. The conference was opened by Maria Jowyk, OAS chairperson, who welcomed all the participants, especially Prof. Emil Jakin of Florida, who sponsors 100 orphans, and Bohdan Rymarenko from Spain, a representative of a foundation that funds the building of orphanages. A three-member presidium was tapped to direct the proceedings: Ihor Rakowsky, Alumni of the Ukrainian School in Legnica, Poland, during celebrations of the school’s 40th anniversary held in Toronto. chairman; Mychajlo Pawluk, vice-chair- by Nestor Gula man; and Zenovia Logush, secretary. the school with me — there’s no one from Poland. Drawing a comparison to other Mrs. Jowyk then proceeded with the the school in California,” said Mr. Sosnicki, recent immigrants, Mr. Veryha added, OAKVILLE, Ont. — With a choir’s ren- who emigrated to Canada in 1984. He first part of the program, which consisted “Many people from Ukraine do not mea- dition of somber religious songs, the cele- added that he hadn’t seen his classmates sure up to your patriotism.” of an overview of the OAS’s history. She bration of the 40th anniversary of the since they last parted in Poland over 13 According to Evhen Ladna, one of the outlined the accomplishments of the Ukrainian School in Legnica, Poland, got years ago. “I see them now, and it’s like I event’s organizers, proceeds from the event organization from its inception in 1992 under way here at the St. Andrew’s saw them yesterday,” he said. will go into a fund established to assist the to the present. Orthodox Center on October 11. Beata Pasieka from Toronto said that school in Legnica. “We hope that in the Mrs. Jowyk also thanked all those The majority of the approximately 400 whenever she meets any other students of future the fund will be in a position to assist who have been part of this humanitarian people attending were graduates of the the Legnica school, “We feel that we are not just the school in Legnica but all the school and their families. The anniversary (Continued on page 16) one family, one group. Even if we did not other Ukrainian schools in Poland,” he said, was celebrated simultaneously in Poland know each other well in school because we adding that the evening’s proceeds will and a telephone hook-up was established to attended at different times we feel there is a amount to $5,000 after all the costs are paid link the two events. bond between us.” out. “It’s a small start, but we plan on hold- The Ukrainian school in Legnica, a town Vasyl Veryha, vice-president of the ing other events in the future, other charity Humble beginnings north of Wroclaw in midwestern Poland, Ukrainian World Congress, greeted the drives. This is just a kickoff to commemo- was founded in 1957, 10 years after the guests and praised Ukrainian immigrants rate the 40th anniversary of the school in majority of the Ukrainian population was from Poland for both maintaining old ties Legnica,” he added. for a worthy cause ethnically cleansed from its traditional terri- and for integrating with the Ukrainian For more information about the DOUGLASTON, N.Y. – After tories in the Lemko region. The school was community in North America. Mr. Legnica fund, write to: 4319 Bacchus Ukraine declared its independence in made possible because of a softening in the Veryha lauded their steadfastness in the Crescent, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada August 1991, one of the many prob- Polish government’s hostility to Ukrainians face of past discrimination against all L4W 2Y2; telephone, (905) 602-1477, or lems that came to the forefront was and the post-Stalinist thaw in the USSR. things Ukrainian that they once faced in e-mail, [email protected]. children who were orphaned or had The Polish Communist Party allowed the been abandoned by their parents. formation of the Ukrainian Social and A group of women at a Ukrainian Cultural Association, which was instrumen- Catholic church organized a fund- tal in organizing this school. raising dinner in order to collect In its 40-year history the school faced Canadian educators map strategy money for orphans in Ukraine. Over many obstacles, but was always able to WINNIPEG – Ukrainian educators Sonja Bejzyk, second vice-president $41,500 was raised for the orphans function “as a Ukrainian oasis,” according from across Canada meeting in Winnipeg of UCC, Nadia Prokopchuk and on May 4, 1992, the same group to graduate Bohdan Huk, a resident of during the weekend of October 24-25 (Saskatchewan), Volodymyr Melnyk of women came together and formal- Poland currently visiting Canada. adopted a common action plan, including (Manitoba) and Prof. Swyripa took on ly organized the Orphans’ Aid In his speech addressing the gathering, plans for an advocacy campaign, a the leadership of the reinvigorated UCC Society, electing the following offi- Mr. Huk, a journalist and historian, said, nationwide needs assessment and collec- National Education Committee. Ann cers: Maria Jowyk, chairperson; “Our school was not an elite school with a tion of needed data. Biscoe will take the lead for a nationwide Ivanna Soltys, vice-chairperson; high intellectual standard, but we all feel For the first time in 30 years, representa- needs assessment and collection of vital Marianca Zadojanna, secretary; and that we came out of the school renewed and tives from universities – Profs. Danylo data, and Luba Zaraska (Ontario) is tak- Nilla Soltys, treasurer. Their most invigorated.” Mr. Huk said the school func- Husar Struk (University of Toronto), ing the lead in developing an advocacy important task was to find sponsors tioned as a place where people learned Frances Swyripa (University of Alberta) campaign for expanding the use of the for Ukrainian orphans. about their common Ukrainian roots. Mr. and Natalia Aponiuk (University of Ukrainian language. Today the Orphans’ Aid Society Huk added that the effect it had on the Manitoba) joined educators from schools of The cooperation at the conference led to has over 180 sponsors, numerous Ukrainian community could not be mea- Ukrainian studies and the state school sector a division of labor between the UCC contributors and over 700 orphans sured. to discuss critical issues in Ukrainian educa- (national and provincial), the Canadian who receive $15 a month, clothing The school’s impact was evident in the tion in Canada. Institute of Ukrainian Studies, the Ukrainian and medication. In 1996, the organi- number of graduates who came for the Nadia Kostyshyn-Bailey guided the 17 Canadian School Board of Toronto bilin- zation had total revenue of $121,932. event. Over 100 of the estimated 200 gradu- participants from Alberta, Saskatchewan, gual program, parental organizations and For more information contact: ates who presently reside in North America Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec. They were educators. The conference ended with a Orphans’ Aid Society, 129 Ridge came to the celebration. Stefan Sosnicki, an given the task of following through on the concrete plan of action with timelines set Road, Douglaston, NY 11363; tele- engineer at SEZ America, came a long dis- resolutions and vision created for education for results to be presented at the 19th phone, (718) 423-4966. tance – from Santa Clara, Calif. – to attend. at the 18th Congress of Ukrainian Congress of Ukrainian Canadians in “I came to see my friends who attended Canadians in October 1995. October 1998. No. 50 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1997 5

FOR THE RECORD: REMARKS AT CHORNOBYL PLEDGING CONFERENCE President Leonid Kuchma Following is a translation of President Leonid Kuchma’s speech at the international conference of potential donor- nations held in New York on November 20 to raise funds for the Chornobyl Shelter Fund. The text was provided by Ukraine’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations. Ladies and gentlemen, dear friends, Among international developments of particular weight are those that will be remembered for a long time. Today’s very representative meeting is among them. For Chornobyl has been and remains a sharp and painful topic for my fel- low countrymen. So, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to repre- sentatives of the G-7, the European Commission and all those 45 nations that have responded to my and Vice- President Gore’s invitation to participate in this meeting. Regrettably, we have been an entire decade behind in so doing. Nonetheless, as the saying goes, better late than never. Our conference can, and must, play a really historic role and become a turnabout landmark in practically solv- ing the Chornobyl problem, which has, without exaggera- tion, planetary parameters. Khristina Lew I am very grateful to the leadership of the United States, President Leonid Kuchma meets with Vice-President Al Gore within the framework of the U.S.-Ukraine particularly to Vice-President Albert Gore, for their under- Binational Commission on November 20. From left are: Dmytro Markov, President Kuchma’s spokesman; standing of our problems generated by the Chornobyl Foreign Affairs Minister Hennadii Udovenko; President Kuchma; Volodymyr Horbulin, secretary of the nuclear accident and for the United States’ instrumental role National Security and Defense Council; and Ukraine’s Ambassador to the U.S. Yuri Shcherbak. in mobilizing the international community’s effort to over- come its aftermath. cially further aggravated, primarily for those who found lays are earmarked for solving problems related to the The Ukrainian people have paid dearly for Soviet lead- themselves within the accident’s zone or were sent there to Chornobyl accident, though for a decade a sizable por- ers’ reckless actions and their propensity for neglecting the eliminate the accident’s consequences. tion of budgetary expenditures was spent on localizing people’s vital interests. I would remind you, in particular, Following the Soviet Union’s disintegration, Ukraine the disaster. that when Ukraine was a member of the USSR, issues found itself alone and facing a challenge unprecedented in Almost $4 billion was spent on social rehabilitation for involving the construction and operation of nuclear power mankind’s history, though by that time the world communi- 800,000 persons who suffered as a result of the accident. plants, including the Chornobyl plant, were entirely under ty gradually came to more or less adequately realize its real This includes 70,000 disabled persons whose number annu- the USSR’s jurisdiction. magnitude. ally grows by 10,000 on the average. That nuclear monster was built with no consideration And, yet, under those extremely disadvantageous Almost $60 million has been spent over the past three given to the Ukrainian people’s and authorities’ opinion on conditions, we were trying to do our best, on our own. years to stabilize the sarcophagus facility. Under the the subject, yet at the Ukrainian taxpayers’ expense. However, this mustering of the state’s manpower and Memorandum of Understanding, Ukraine’s aggregate Immediately following the nuclear accident, the leader- material reserves, [on a scale] unprecedented during expenditures to solve the Chornobyl problem are supposed ship of the Soviet Union, in attempting to play it down, peacetime, has overstrained the nation and continues to to amount to around $600 million by the year 2005. This deceived its own people and reassured the global communi- demand new sacrifices. sum is commensurate with what the G-7 and the European ty, pretending that nothing extraordinary had happened. As I would like to single out the following salient points. a result of this, the already critical situation was thus artifi- In 1997 about 12 percent of the national budget’s out- (Continued on page 12)

environmental consequences if it were to do so. The U.S. is proud to commit a $78 million share to The British author G.K. Chesterton said at the earlier this project. Ukraine has committed a $50 million in- Vice-President Al Gore part of our century that, “I do not believe in a fate that kind contribution, plus an additional $100 million in- Following are remarks delivered by Vice-President falls on men [and women] however they act; but I do kind to ensure the necessary infrastructure is in place. Al Gore at the Chornobyl pledging conference held in believe in a fate that falls on them unless they act.” My But despite these already significant contributions, an New York on November 20. friends, the time to act is now. additional $400 million is needed to complete the shel- My friends, I know you have been hard at work as So today, with this pledging conference, let us – the ter project. allies, as partners and as concerned citizens in address- community of nations – begin a new journey – perhaps This pledging conference is the first step in an inter- ing the dangerous legacy of one of the world’s greatest even a historic journey – towards a more secure and safe national effort to secure this additional support. human and environmental tragedies – the Chornobyl future for Chornobyl. While not all the funds are needed this year, we explosion of 1986. It is an honor to be here as the repre- A decade after the disaster, international experts have should set the goal for today high, for it will launch us sentative of the United States, but also of the G-7, agreed that the hastily constructed shelter has deteriorat- far toward the final total of approximately $760 mil- which this year we chair. And let me offer a special ed and could collapse if steps are not taken soon. In a lion we need to raise over the next few years. We seek welcome to my colleagues from the G-7 who met in unique gesture, these experts from companies around your help especially for the year 1999 and beyond, as Denver to discuss Chornobyl, each of whom is partici- the world pooled their talents and ideas to create a sin- (Continued on page 13) pating with us today. Thank you all very much. gle plan, the Shelter Implementation Plan. When reactor No. 4 of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant disintegrated in a blast of steam, flaming graphite and deadly radionuclides, the promise of a new season of renewal and hope gave way to a long, sad winter of suffering that remains with us to this day. Chornobyl caused the complete social disintegration of whole communities. It caused dangerous radiation exposure of millions of people in the former Soviet Union alone. Half a million courageous men and women involved in the clean-up and medical care of survivors would not escape the radioactive fall-out. Thousands of clean-up workers have died to date – and the death toll continues to rise. In all, well over 50 mil- lion curies of radioactivity were released during the accident. This is dozens the times of radiation emitted by the atomic explosions over Hiroshima and Nagasaki – about one million times as much as the Three Mile Island accident of 1979. And its effects still linger. They are measured in the anxiety of young Ukrainian and Belarusian and Russian parents who hope and pray that their newborns will grow healthy and whole. They are measured by the degraded natural resources that trace a poisoned arc across Ukraine, through Belarus, into Russia and reach- ing as far as Scandinavia. And they are measured by the uncertainty that we all Khristina Lew share as we wonder whether one day another nuclear Vice-President Al Gore during U.S.-Ukraine Binational Commission talks. U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine disaster might once again unleash its fury. The human William Green Miller is seated second from the left; Leon Fuerth, Vice-President Gore’s national security mind can not easily imagine the social, economic and advisor, is seated second from the right. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1997 No. 50

Los Angeles parish celebrates 50th anniversary Newsbriefs (Continued from page 2) by Marijka Oharenko and Luba Poniatyszyn Keske Chairman Oleksander Tkachenko said that the draft appeal to European parlia- LOS ANGELES – Several hundred ments asking for their help in disclosing parishioners, a dozen clergy and 11 mar- information about accounts in the names ried couples with jubilee anniversaries of Ukrainian officials in foreign banks has celebrated a golden day in sunny south- been included on the Rada’s agenda. ern California on October 19, marking However, he acknowledged that even if the start of the 50th anniversary year for the appeal is approved, foreign govern- the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary ments are unlikely to provide such infor- Parish of Los Angeles. mation, since this capital is already work- With the church choir singing “Come ing for their economies.(RFE/RL Dwell Among Us Jesus, Come,” clergy, Newsline, Eastern Economist) altar boys, parishioners and guests – many carrying banners, flags and holy Parliament backs draft budget icons, began the celebration with a pro- KYIV — Lawmakers have given ini- cession around the church, and, in anoth- tial approval to the government’s draft er honored tradition, welcomed their budget for 1998, Interfax reported on principal guest, Bishop Michael December 4. By a vote of 264 to 42, the Wiwchar, D.D., CSsR, at their church Verkhovna Rada approved a budget that door with bread and salt. Eva Hewko, would cut the deficit from 5.2 percent of president of St. Mary’s Sodality, greeted the gross domestic product (GDP) to 4.3 the Chicago-based hierarch; she was percent. National deputies also passed a accompanied by two school children, resolution calling on the government to Christina Velykach and Danylko increase revenue and expenditure plans Zacharczuk, who offered a bouquet of before a second vote. In addition, they mixed flowers. urged greater spending in the regions and The pontifical divine liturgy that fol- on social problems. (RFE/RL Newsline) lowed was served by Bishop Wiwchar, the Rev. Oleh Romanenko, pastor, and a Rada prepares no confidence vote large and group of visiting clergy: Mitred Archpriest Peter Leskiw, a for- KYIV — The Verkhovna Rada voted mer pastor who is now retired in Palm on December 9 to prepare a resolution of Springs, Calif.; the Rev. Myron Mykyta, no confidence in the government, former administrator at the parish, now Ukrainian media reported. The vote for vicar at Chicago’s St. Nicholas the resolution, proposed by the Socialist Cathedral; the Rev. Tom Glynn, associ- and Agrarian factions, was supported by ate pastor, St. Joseph’s Parish, Chicago; 242 of the 450 deputies. If the Parliament the Rev. Myron Panchuk, associate pas- passes a resolution of no confidence, the tor, Ss. Volodymyr and Olha Parish, government must resign, but the president Chicago; the Rev. Hugo Soutus, pastor, has the final say on whether or not official Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary must leave office. (RFE/RL Newsline) Parish, Phoenix; the Rev. Richard President sends condolences to Russia Janowicz, pastor, Nativity of the Mother of God Parish, Springfield, Ore.; the KYIV — President Kuchma sent his Rev. Joseph Redilla, retired, Palm condolences to Russian President Boris Springs; the Rev. Alex Avramenko, pas- Yeltsin concerning the crash of an AN- Bishop Michael Wiwchar at the head of the procession into Nativity of the 124 transport plane which went down in tor, Immaculate Conception Parish, San Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church in Los Angeles. Francisco; the Rev. Deacon Ted Irkutsk on December 7. The plane crashed Wroblicky, administrator, St. Andrew Panchuk and Bishop Wiwchar, as well as the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary into an apartment block shortly after take- the Apostle Parish, Sacramento, Calif.; a thank-you on behalf of the parish from Church property for several months prior off, killing military personnel on aboard and Father Taras from Mount Tabor the Rev. Romanenko. to the celebration. As a result, the church and civilians on the ground. The president Monastery, Redwood Valley, Calif. The Noted Ukrainian Canadian singer and had a fresh and welcoming appearance expressed his deepest sympathies to the parish choir, under the direction of Dr. performer Edward Evanko expressed both on the jubilee day. Myron Dudynsky led Russian people on behalf of himself and Olha Iwach, provided the choral respons- the solemn and nostalgic notes of the day the renovation project effort, and a great the Ukrainian nation. Investigating offi- es along with the cantor, Stephen Klos. with renditions of the prayerful solo deal of assistance came from architect cials believe that the two left-side engines Following the liturgy, the jubilee spir- “Vladyko Neba i Zemli” from the Taras Kozbur, who contributed both hard failed. Yevgenii Shaposhnikov, Russian it was echoed in a special blessing given Ukrainian opera “Zaporozhetz za work and professional expertise to the presidential assistant on aviation issues, by Bishop Wiwchar to the 11 married Dunayem” and a romantic folk ballad in projects. told the Russian news program “Vremia” couples who were celebrating major honor of founders Mrs. Jackson and Mrs. In addition to the steady and generous that “the plane’s weak spot were its anniversaries of Mystery of matrimony Zuk. These two honored guests accepted support of many unnamed parishioners engines manufactured at MotorSich’s in 1997 and, in a happy coincidence, one the community’s gratitude on behalf of and friends, a number of sponsors con- Zaporizhzhia plant.” In response to the couple that marked their 52nd anniver- their fellow founders, both those living tributed to major individual jubilee pro- allegation, MotorSich Chief Engineer sary that very day. To commemorate (but unable to attend) and those who have jects. The renovation of the iconostasis, Pavlo Shemaniuk said that blaming this very special event, the bishop pre- passed on to their eternal reward, including accomplished by Viktor Makohenko, Ukrainian engineers for the catastrophe is sented each couple with an icon of the members of the Hodiak, Hotra, Hricko, was supported by Alex Stogryn and Dan “not appropriate,” adding that “thorough wedding feast in Cana. The couples Hurey, Jackson, Kitt, Konasiewich, Stogryn, Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Zaveruka investigation needs to be conducted.” All were Mr. and Mrs. William Kapsho, Mr. Korchinski, Korenko, Kostiw, Medwid, and Dr. and Mrs. Oleh Snylyk. The altar AN-124 transports will be grounded until and Mrs. Walter Kowalyk, Mr. and Mrs. Murch, Pasnick, Stefura, Wybyrany, cross and plaschanytsia (shroud) were the investigation is completed. (Eastern Nicholas Medvid, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Woycitzky, Yemetz and Zuk families. sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Jean Economist) Billey, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Keske, Mr. Also recalled were the priests who so Duquene and family. Special embroi- Underfunding of health set to continue and Mrs. Alex Kastaniuk, Mr. and Mrs. faithfully served the parish and have deries for the altar and tetrapod in honor Bohdan Zacharczuk, Mr. and Mrs. since passed on to their eternal rest: of the jubilee were sponsored by Mr. and KYIV — Funds assigned in the 1997 Bohdan Knianycky, Mr. and Mrs. Msgr. Roman Lobodych, the Rev. Mrs. Ostap Shenkiryk, while Sonia state budget for financing health protec- Walter Zacharczuk, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Constantine Berder, the Rev. Nicholas Wasylkiw and Anna Mykytyn made a tion make up just 40 percent of minimal Olinyk and Mrs. and Mrs. Roman Wynnytsky, Canon Michael Koltutsky, special embroidered altar cloth for St. needs. According to Health Minister Mykytyn. the Rev. Joseph Chaikovsky, the Rev. Mary’s altar, and Stephania Zacharczuk Andrii Serdiuk, during the first nine The celebration continued with a ban- Augustine Porodko, the Rev. Joseph provided a ritual cloth for the tetrapod months of this year, only 60.4 percent of quet at Los Coyotes Country Club in Chupil and the Rev. Jaroslav icon. the plan for this period was fulfilled, just Buena Park. Two of the parish’s Trostianetsky. Members of St. Mary’s Sodality made 32.5 percent of the annual plan. He founders, Anastasia Jackson and Anna The successful anniversary celebration a generous gift of a new altar cross and stressed that about 5 billion hrv are need- Zuk, were special guests. The Rev. was orchestrated by the 50th anniversary standards, as well as altar cloth cover- ed per year to finance the sector, while Leskiw gave the invocation and blessing, committee, led by Zenon Zachariasevych, ings. This was in addition to their efforts just 3 billion hrv were provided in the and Mr. Mevid, chairman of the pastoral with members Bohdan and Anna at fund-raisers and yearlong, ongoing 1998 state budget. (Eastern Economist) council, was the keynote speaker. Mr. Mykytyn, Luba Keske, Stefania Shumny, beautification projects. The Holy Name Medvid recounted significant highlights Marusia Billey and Levko Rakowsky. of Jesus Society supported the various Tobacco control council is established in the 50-year history of this parish. Assistance was provided by the pastoral church projects and fund-raisers as well KYIV — The Cabinet has founded a Master of ceremonies Irene Mykytyn led and stewardship councils. as the church administration. The group Coordination Council for control of a program that included brief selections As an expression of continual renewal of young adults newly organized under tobacco products. The council will pre- of sacred music by the church choir and in both its physical and spiritual life, the the banner of Obnova (Renewal) also pare draft laws on measures aimed at cut- warm-hearted reminiscences and expres- parish community had been cleaning, lent their efforts in various church pro- sions of good wishes from the Rev. renovating, repairing and redecorating jects and successful fund-raisers. (Continued on page 17) No. 50 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1997 7 THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM

DISTRICT MEETING Young UNA’ers Northern New Jersey PARSIPPANY, N.J. — The Northern New Jersey District Committee of the Ukrainian National Association held its annual organizing meeting here at the asso- ciation’s new headquarters on Friday, November 14. The meeting was opened by the district chairman, Eugene Oscislawski, who wel- comed all present and introduced members of the UNA General Assembly in atten- dance, including President Ulana Diachuk, Vice-President Nestor Olesnycky, Secretary Martha Lysko, Advisor Roma Hadzewycz, and honorary members Joseph Lesawyer and Walter Sochan. Also present was UNA Acting Treasurer Stefan Kaczaraj, named just one week earlier to take over the duties of the ailing treasurer, Alexander Blahitka, who has been granted Elena Anna Odulak, daughter of a leave of absence with pay through the end Roma Slobodian Odulak and Dr. Mackenzie T. Danaher, daugther of of June 1998. Andrew J. Kebalo, 3, son of Andrian Taras Odulak, is a new member of Suzanne and David Danaher, is a new Mr. Oscislawski also delivered a brief and Cheryl Kebalo of South Windsor, UNA Branch 325 in New York. She member of UNA Branch 146 in report on the activity of the district which Conn., is a new member of UNA was enrolled on the occasion of her Warren, Mich. She was enrolled by was created on March 1 of this year when Branch 277. He was enrolled by his first birthday by her grandparents her grandparents Peter and Maryanna the Newark, Jersey City and Passaic dis- grandparents Helen and Paul Kebalo. Halyna and Iwan Odulak. Waselenko. tricts merged into one Northern New Jersey District of the UNA. The highlight of the district’s activity since that time was orga- nizing a bus trip to Soyuzivka for the Fathers’ Day celebration held at the UNA resort. Mrs. Diachuk then took over conduct of the meeting. She also reported to the assem- bled representatives of the district’s 22 branches that their district is in fifth place in terms of the number of new members orga- nized during 1997: 97 members insured for $2,413,408, meeting 88 percent of the dis- trict’s annual quota. Secretary Lysko then addressed the gath- ering, focusing her remarks on the upcom- ing UNA convention and providing an explanation of how the number of delegates each branch is entitled to is determined. She also reminded the branch officers that a list of branches having less than 75 members (the number needed for a branch to qualify for one delegate) will be published so that these branches can unite with others in a similar situation to qualify for one delegate Kayla Michelle Sandoval, daughter of to represent them at the 1998 convention. Jorge Sandoval and Laura Leigh, is a Mrs. Diachuk again took the podium to new member of UNA Branch 292 in Siblings Kalyna Ola and Luca Pavlo Iwasykiw, children of Xenia and Marko explain that UNA dividends were not paid Detroit. She was enrolled by her great- Iwasykiw, are new members of UNA Branch 204 in New York. They were out in 1997 because the UNA’s actuary had grandmother Zinovia Ogrodnik. enrolled by their godmothers, respectively, Sofia Zielyk and Martha Zielyk. advised against it and in view of the expenses expected in conjunction with the mergers of two Ukrainian fraternal organi- zations with the UNA. Mrs. Lysko then spoke about the UNA’s scholarship program and new rules for eli- gibility that will go into effect in the year 2000. Next, the president spoke of the UNA’s Mission Statement adopted by the General Assembly at its annual meeting on November 6-8. She also spoke of the pro- posed by-laws amendments that will be Daily or weekly by fax or e-mail, IntelNews provides comprehensive presented for a vote at the UNA conven- tion. coverage of the latest news in Ukraine: In turn, Vice-President Olesnycky spoke • Economics • Exchange Rates • Politics and Parliament about mergers with the Ukrainian Fraternal • Taxes • Trading Activity • National Issues and Trends Association and the Ukrainian National Aid • Stock Index • Business Regulations • New Laws and Resolutions Association of America. He explained that Sarabeth Rebekah Martin, born April the UNA General Assembly had approved 13, 1996, to Alexis Martin, is a new Now offering the IntelNews Business Journal (formerly Economic Review) the agreements of merger, which will now member of UNA Branch 377 in be published in the UNA’s publications and Clearwater, Fla. She was enrolled by a comprehensive weekly review of financial news in Ukraine then put to a vote by convention delegates. her grandmother Efrozyna Bojczuk For subscription or advertising information, call (410) 433-4941 or (310) 452-0959 In order for the mergers to become effec- and uncle Wasyl Gina. tive, they have to be approved by two-thirds of the delegates and then sent for approval to the insurance commissioners of the states Visit the UNA homepage on the Internet where these fraternal associations are char- tered. Mr. Olesnycky also outlined some of at: http://www.tryzub.com/UNA/ (Continued on page 19) 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1997 No. 50

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR HE KRAINIAN EEKLY T U W cessions in the merger discussions, and the Leadership and looking ahead UNA president said it like it was: that the Regarding fraternalism UFA feels very strongly, that the word “fraternal” is the key word if the merger is The theme of the 1997 Leadership Conference organized by The Washington and the word “fraternal” to become a fact. Dear Editor: Group, an organization of Ukrainian American professionals based in the U.S. capital, I’m sure your readers and members of was “We Can Do Better: Expanding Horizons for Ukrainian Americans.” One of the In reading the report of the annual meet- both “soyuzes” will be interested in why more interesting panels at the conference featured representatives of other ethnic ing of the UNA General Assembly these people are willing to jeopardize a groups speaking about the work of their community organizations, about their pluses (November 16) I observed an inconsisten- possible merger, because they object to the and minuses. This was an opportunity for Ukrainian American leaders to step back, to cy that is very difficult to understand. On word “fraternal”. Let’s hear your justifica- look outside our community and learn some useful lessons from others, in particular, the one hand, in the updating the wording tion. from 9.5 million Polish Americans and 12 million Italian Americans. of the UNA’s founding principles, the first From a lifelong fraternalist with brother- As Ewa Matuszewski of the Polish American Congress put it: “We’re all in the line of the mission statement says: “To ly love, same shoes. We have a lot of people, but the problem is that not everyone is involved, promote the principles of fraternalism” and not everyone is interested.” Thus, she emphasized the importance of networking — Joseph Charyna as a “fraternal insurance society, the UNA Coconut Creek, Fla. not only among Polish Americans but with non-Polish groups as well. invests its earnings for the benefit of its Fred Rotondaro of the National Italian American Foundation reported: “We are members and the Ukrainian community.” The writer is an honorary member of constantly looking for new things to do that will be of importance to the Italian No one will dispute the fact that all four the UFA’s Supreme Council. Americans who belong to our organization. ... We are looking for themes ... that relate current “soyuzes” operate under similar to our heritage, but at the same time go beyond our heritage.” fraternal principles. In another part of the A very significant question posed to the panelists was: “How do you retain or report, it is noted that there was a discus- attract members?” After agreeing that focusing on heritage is paramount, two princi- sion and eventually a vote was taken on the Why doesn’t Koropeckyj pal ways became evident from the speakers’ comments: their organizations continu- proposed merger with the Ukrainian ously look at themselves to see if they are relevant to the needs of their members (Mr. Fraternal Association. It is stated that there write his own letter? Rotondaro called this “political futurology”; “we look to see where we have to go”); was strong opposition to incorporating the Dear Editor: and they focus on youth — through youth conferences, camps, scholarships, mentor word “fraternal” in the name of the new It was with curiosity that I read the programs, etc. — their future members and leaders. merged society. Why would anyone object letter of Roman Koropeckyj (October The immediate question that arises for us in the Ukrainian community is: Have we to adding that word when what it does is 26) in which he wanted “to append” his done any of this lately? add meaning to what kind a society it is, signature to the AJC’s smear job of Well, if one is to judge by the speakers at the next panel, which focused on without the need to explain, as the UNA Myron Kuropas. It’s a mystery to me Ukrainian institutions, the answer is “not exactly...” Some, like our credit unions, does now in the second line of its letter- why a “professor of literature” cannot have been more successful than others. Our fraternal organizations and even our heads? write his own letter criticizing or correct- Churches are losing members and finding it difficult to explain why someone should The word itself means brotherly love. ing some specific errors of Dr. Kuropas’ remain in or join their ranks. One speaker on that panel, Dr. Bohdan Vitvitsky, who We find it in the bible, where it is suggest- instead of merely “appending” his signa- spoke on behalf of Ukrainian professionals’ and businesspersons’ groups, pointed out ed that we are “our brothers keeper”. ture to someone else’s vitriol. that we have not yet begun to address why we as a community have to retain our Our four Ukrainian societies, along with He criticizes Dr. Kuropas for a “dis- community. “Our parents were involuntary ethnics, but we have a choice. We can many others, were organized in turbing preoccupation with Jews,” what- assimilate; we are voluntary ethnics,” he explained. Therefore, he suggested that the Pennsylvania in the early 1900s, because ever that means. Doesn’t he realize that next Leadership Conference should consider: “Will There Be a Ukrainian American the need was great to help four widows and Dr. Kuropas was, and is, in the midst of Community by 2020, and Does it Matter?” orphans. These were our bearers, our intense Ukrainian-Jewish dialogue? In A partial answer to the second part of that question was given earlier by George fathers and grandfathers, who without high order to represent Ukrainian concerns, he Masiuk, president of The Washington Group, in his introductory remarks at the con- salaries, devoted their lives to helping our is required to study (i.e., be preoccupied ference: “Our Ukrainian American community has intrinsic value and must be main- needy. They knew the meaning of frater- with) Jewish concerns and viewpoints so tained.” But, he also underlined that our community “can be maintained better... ” nalism. that consensus and understanding can be That task, dear readers, is up to each and every one of us. If we want our communi- The argument – the only one heard to reached. Because Ukrainian-Jewish rela- ty to continue to exist, if we value it, we must get involved and provide input so that it date – for not adding “fraternal” to the tions are so contentious, it is rare to find meets our needs, our children’s needs, and — if we’re extremely lucky — our chil- name was that “our UNA name has a any credible Ukrainian to engage in them dren’s children’s needs. Let’s hope we do this sooner, rather than later, or else the meaning to us.” without appearing like a janissary Uncle next conference topic could well turn out to be: “What Ever Happened to the To those of you who feel like that, I Tom. Unfortunately, Prof. Koropeckyj’s Ukrainian American Community, and Who Cares?” ask: have you stopped and taken into letter wouldn’t give many Ukrainian consideration that the organization you Americans much confidence in having voted to merge with also has an 87-year him represent their interests. Dec. history, whose officers and members love During the courageous efforts to their “soyuz” and its name Ukrainian obtain justice for John Demjanjuk, Prof. TTurningurning the pagespages back... back... Fraternal Association, as much as you do Koropeckyj exhibited a “suspiciously yours? If you look back you will find that deafening silence” indeed! Now, he has 18 this new name, “Ukrainian National finally mustered up enough “courage” to Fraternal Association”, was accepted by condemn Dr. Kuropas. What a guy! 1817 UNA delegates at their Detroit conven- One hundred eighty years ago, Adolf Dobriansky was born in tion 12 years ago. Jaroslaw Sawka Rudlov, a town in the Presov region in Slovakia. A mining engi- Yes, the UFA officers made many con- Sterling Heights, Mich. neer by training, in 1840, Dobriansky accepted a government post in one of the Habsburg empire’s administrative centers, Pest. An active defender of non- Magyar people’s rights, in the great year of ferment and revolution, 1848, he participated in the Slavic Congress in Prague and in the Supreme Ruthenian Council (which he persuaded to adopt unity with Transcarpathia as part of its platform) — the first legal Ukrainian politi- ACTION ITEM cal organization in modern times. The newest edition of “Europe Travelbook” published by the American Automobile He prepared a plan for a separate, self-governing region consisting of all Ukrainian terri- Association (1996 with amendments for 1997) has some interesting descriptions of tories within the Austrian empire, and in the following year he travelled to Vienna to pre- travel around the Russian Federation, including statements such as “Aeroflot serves sent it personally to Emperor Franz Josef. It was approved, and on October 19, 1849, it was Moscow, Kiyev (sic), St. Petersburg and other major cities. Train lines go from accepted as official policy, with Dobriansky appointed as vice-regent of the Ruthenian dis- Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kharkov (sic) and Kiyev.” In describing the various trict in Hungary.Due to Dobriansky’s Russophilism (still acceptable to Vienna at that “Principal Touring Areas of the Russian Federation,” the guidebook includes the point), he was also appointed civil commissioner with the Russian army, which arrived to Republic of Ukraine, including Odessa (sic), the Carpathians and the Dnieper (sic). help the Austrian imperial forces crush the Hungarian uprising. Please draft your own letter based on the one below and send it to: American Until 1860 he served as vice-regent in Uzhhorod, Kosice and Buda, in a period of heady Automobile Association, 1000 AAA Drive, Heathrow, Fla. 32746-5063 cultural revival for Transcarpathia. Unfortunately for him, 1860 marked the ascendancy of Magyars in government, and they did not forget his actions “in defense of the realm.” Dear Sirs: Although Dobriansky lost his position as vice-regent, he continued to defend the rights of Transcarpathia’s Ukrainians and was elected to three terms in the Hungarian Diet. Because In your newest edition of the Europe Travelbook, Ukraine was listed under the of his pursuit of cultural ties with Russia, his proposals were consistently turned down by Russian Federation heading. Ukraine has been independent since 1991, thus it is not the Magyar majority. He also served as president of St. John’s Society in Presov (1862- remotely in the Russian Federation. Secondly, you list Kyiv as “ancient Russian terri- 1876) and the Society of St. Basil in Uzhhorod (1867-1871), and edited the Russophile tory.” This is not so. Kyiv was the capital of Rus’, the direct descendants of which are newspaper Svet. Ukrainians. Indirect descendants include Russians and Belarusians. Through the cen- As his political influence declined, Dobriansky moved to an estate in the Presov region, turies Ukraine has been invaded and occupied by many nations, but it always was, and but remained active. In 1881 he moved to Lviv, just as his daughter Olha (who married the still is, Ukrainian. Lviv (not Lvov) did not “flourish” under the tsars since it never was lawyer Emmanuil Hrabar) was indicted in an anti-Russophile trial. They were both charged occupied by Russia. It was however, occupied by Poland, Austria and then the Soviet with treason. They were both acquitted, but went in separate directions. She emigrated to Union. The name of the cities of Rivne and Chernivtsi must be corrected from the Russia, while Dobriansky moved to Warsaw and eventually settled in Innsbruck, Austria, Russian spelling Rovno and Chernovtsy; the river Dnipro, which is incorrectly spelled where he died on March 13, 1901. as Dnieper. As an organization that deals with the public, it is incumbent upon you to Sources: “Dobriansky, Adolf,” “Hrabar, Olha,” Encyclopedia of Ukraine, Vols. 1, 2 (Toronto: recall this book and make the indicated corrections. University of Toronto Press, 1984, 1988); Paul R. Magocsi, “A History of Ukraine” (Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1996). – Submitted by Ukrainian American Community Network No. 50 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1997 9

Colleagues react to death CCAANNADAADA CCOOURIERURIER of Justice John Sopinka by Christopher Guly Following are reactions to the death looked for much more in the next 10 of Canadian Supreme Court Justice or 15 years. It is like looking at a John Sopinka issued by his colleagues. beautiful library that is half built and (Compiled by Andriy Wynnyckyj, then burns down, never to be filled Toronto Press Bureau.) with books.” John Sopinka’s final judgement One of the privileges of being a jour- died mysteriously. After the Crown pros- Former Ontario Chief Justice Charles * * * nalist is meeting extraordinary people. ecutor decided against taking the case to Dubin, told The Toronto Star: “John’s Former Supreme Court Justice Supreme Court of Canada Justice John trial, Ms. Nelles retained Mr. Sopinka as friendship was one of my most prized Willard Estey in an interview with Sopinka, who died in Ottawa on her counsel in launching a civil suit possessions. He was a great man. He CBC-TV News, said that Judge November 24, was one of them. against Ontario’s attorney general and could do everything. He was a profes- Sopinka was “deeply involved in My relationship with him extended Metro Toronto Police alleging malicious sional athlete, a concert violinist, a great thinking through the dynamic side of beyond the several interviews I conduct- prosecution. The case went all the way to lawyer and an outstanding judge. And the law, not what is the law, but what ed with him in his judge’s office. the Supreme Court. In 1991, it ordered he was in such great shape. That is what it should be.” Immodestly perhaps, I should mention the Ontario government, which had is so shattering to me. The country has * * * the fact Mr. Sopinka told me he fol- already covered Ms. Nelles’ legal costs suffered a great loss.” Supreme Court Chief Justice lowed my career, particularly this col- for the criminal preliminary hearing, the * * * Antonio Lamer, issued an official umn, sometimes encouraging me to malicious-prosecution proceeding and Fellow Supreme Court Justice statement that said in part: “His contri- write about topics with which he was the earlier inquiry, to pay her an addi- Frank Iacobucci, told the Globe and bution on the court and to the adminis- involved. The attention was high praise tional $60,000 for the “anguish she had Mail: “In my view, John was the best tration of justice in Canada was a from someone whom The Ottawa suffered.” and maybe the last of the all-time gen- major one. He will be greatly missed, Citizen recently and rightly observed Mr. Sopinka considered that case his eralists. More than anybody I know, both as a colleague and as a friend, had an influence on the nine-member most satisfying as a lawyer. “It is not he could blend the practical with the and very difficult to replace.” court’s general direction that “may have every case where you feel you have real- academic. He was also a real team * * * been greater than any other individual ly done something good for a human player. His loss is immense.” Clayton Ruby, a leading defense justice’s.” Certainly, Justice Sopinka being,” he said. “Susan Nelles is a won- * * * attorney, told Global TV News: “He insisted on living by the credo that derful lady who suffered badly.” At his Allan Gold, president of the was one of the leading experts on evi- judges share their opinions and beliefs passing, many of Judge Sopinka’s col- Criminal Lawyers’ Association, told dence and an author of the leading freely. On a few occasions, he spent leagues recalled how wonderful he was. the Globe and Mail: “This is a terrible textbook on evidence that every considerable time with me explaining “John was the best and maybe the last loss. He had already done a lot, but we lawyer uses every day.” the intricacies of the law and the court’s of the all-time generalists,” Supreme rulings. Court Justice Frank Iacobucci told The Last year, out of the blue it seemed, Globe and Mail. “More than anybody I Mr. Sopinka invited me to lunch. We know, he could blend the practical with rode in his chauffeur-driven car to The the academic. His loss is immense.” Mill, a restaurant along the Ottawa Alan Gold, president of the Criminal River Parkway dividing Ontario from Lawyers Association, said, “You have no Quebec. There, over a glass of white idea how highly regarded he was among wine and chicken, he spoke about the litigation bar.” Ukraine, his career, the possibilities of Touted as a future chief justice by his accompanying him on a trip to Ukraine own colleagues, Mr. Sopinka had many to meet with Ukrainian jurists and law- more miles to go, said Ramon makers, and about several issues that Hnatyshyn, Canada’s former governor the country’s top court had either dealt general who, as attorney general, with or in specific cases was about to appointed Mr. Sopinka to the Supreme hear. Court in 1988. In fact, it was Mr. A consummate intellectual and jurist, Hnatyshyn who notified this journalist Mr. Sopinka was also competitive. He about Mr. Sopinka’s passing. Still shaken was a jock in the courtroom, refusing to at hearing the news, Mr. Hnatyshyn be swayed from his principles by agen- couldn’t emphasize enough how much he das or interests. would miss his close friend. In a recent Supreme Court decision, John Sopinka is irreplaceable in so Judge Sopinka and a slim majority ruled many ways. The Supreme Court and all for the first time that police need a of Canada have suffered a great loss. judge’s warrant before forcibly entering a home and making an arrest. “Any price to society occasioned by the loss of such UNA Insurance Sales a conviction is fully justified in a free Justice John Sopinka (left) with President Leonid Kravchuk and Ramon and democratic society which is gov- Ukrainian National Association Inc. Hnatyshyn during the Canadian governor general’s 1992 state visit to Ukraine. erned by the rule of law,” wrote Mr. 2200 Route 10 Sopinka in his judgment. The judgement P.O. Box 280 threw out the evidence against a British Parsippany, NJ 07054 Columbia man who had been convicted phone: (973) 292-9800 of bludgeoning his 86-year-old neighbor fax: (973) 292-0900 BYU issues “culturgram” on Ukraine to death. PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Brigham some lack of clarity (from reading the text, Justice Sopinka was also a jock in the Young University (BYU) in Utah has pub- those unfamiliar with the Crimean Tatar real sense of the word. A terror when Ukrainian National Association Inc. lished a revised “Culturgram ‘98 on situation could think that the Ukrainian holding a racquet, Mr. Sopinka boasted 1 Eva Road, Suite 402 Ukraine.” In the format of four 8 1/2-by- government expelled the Tatars from about beating the pants off members of Etobicoke, Ontario 11 pages, the culturgram functions as a Crimea and denies them citizenship rights the Parliamentary Press Gallery at the Canada M9C 4Z5 handout that includes a brief background simply because they are Tatars). annual squash tournament. As team cap- phone: (416) 626-1999 on Ukraine’s history, geography, current Some of the statements could cause con- tain of the bureaucrats’ team, Judge fax: (416) 626-3841 political and economic situation, maps, sternation (referring to Ukrainian Catholics Sopinka never lost a competition. and tips for travelers about weather, visas, as being represented by the “Greek One look at him painted a different customs, etc. Catholic (Uniate) church” [sic], and some picture. Wearing big eyeglasses and Ukrainian National Association Inc. This handout can be useful for those could be considered silly (such as, sporting a mustache, Judge Sopinka Benson Manor who plan to speak on a Ukrainian topic and “Ukrainians consider themselves a merry appeared almost meek. A stoop that 101 Washington Lane, Suite 126A would like to distribute a general informa- people, prone to singing and dancing”). accompanied his gait suggested fragility. Jenkintown, PA 19046-4232 tion handout, for students who need to do a However, in general, the approximate- But he was nothing of the sort. phone: (215) 887-8823 report about Ukraine, or for community ly 3,500 words of text are competently Playing professional football to sup- fax: (215) 887-8825 groups that would like to include a handout written and the Ukrainian-American plement his law studies at the University about Ukraine in their press kits. BYU also Academic Association of California and of Toronto, Mr. Sopinka was born with suggests that these culturgrams can be used the Ukrainian Language Society of Ukrainian Prairie stubbornness for suc- Ukrainian National Association Inc. by tourists and businesspeople planning on Chicago advised on the this publication. cess. 5691 State Road travel to Ukraine. Copies of “Culturgram ‘98 on Ukraine” In 1981, nurse Susan Nelles was Parma, OH 44134 In the text, there are some inaccuracies can be ordered from: Kennedy Center charged with four counts of first-degree phone: (216) 888-4919 (Pavlo Lasarenko [sic] is still listed as Publications, Brigham Young University, murder after infants in the pediatric car- prime minister, Ukrainian is listed as the P.O. Box 24538, Provo, UT 84602-4538; diac unit at the Hospital for Sick fax: (216) 888-3450 most commonly spoken language), and or by calling (801) 378-6528. Children in Toronto, where she worked, 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1997 No. 50

Lviv oboist performs with renowned New World Symphony by Oksana Piaseckyj they will play. The musicians benefit greatly from Jane Bookspan, a drama MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – Since Ukraine coach at the Jiulliard School, who pro- became free it should not be surprising to vides training workshops during the year. find more of its talented young people Symphony members also learn that leaving their homeland and seeking they are crucial in affecting the success or recognition in other countries. Yet, it is failure of future audiences. The “Shmooze always a special joy to discover another Squad” fellows, of which Mr. Leschishin promising Ukrainian applauded by a larg- is a member, are recruited for important er community. missions. Identified by name tags indicat- I recently met Ihor Leschishin, a 28- ing the countries of their origin, they min- year-old oboist from Lviv who performs gle before the concert and during intermis- with the New World Symphony in Miami sion, talking with the audience about the Beach, and learned that acceptance into program, answering any questions asked. this unique and well-known orchestra is Using this familiar approach, the musi- extremely difficult. With only 30 to 40 cians break down barriers and encourage members, the odds are extremely high participation while developing their own against being recruited, even if one is public relations skills. exceptionally talented. The New World Symphony gives its The symphony is not just your usual musicians other experiences. They are performing orchestra. It is a very special exposed to different conductors, in addi- institution, otherwise known as tion to Mr. Thomas. This year their resi- “America’s Orchestral Academy.” dent conductor is David Loebel, the asso- Almost 10 years ago the New World ciate conductor of the St. Louis Symphony was established by the world- Symphony. In their recent Baroque pro- renowned conductor Michael Tilson gram, Harry Bicket came from England to Thomas as an innovative experience for direct a three-day festival of perfor- exceptional young musicians who had fin- mances. Mr. Bicket, a renowned harpsi- ished their musical training in the best chordist and organist for the Westminster music schools in the U.S., but still needed Abbey, has conducted opera and orchestra some preparation before trying out for with most of the well-known companies professional orchestral positions. The of the world. New World Symphony would provide an Oksana Piaseckyj In September all the principal players unusual type of graduate program. Ihor Leschishin takes a break from rehearsal. of the Cleveland Orchestra spent one As a boy playing the accordion at the week coaching and playing with the sym- age of 8 in Lviv, Mr. Leschishin couldn’t phony members on a one-on-one basis. In imagine that 18 years later he would be an Ukrainian in the orchestra. Taras Krysa, a that “the most beautiful solos from the the past the symphony has worked with oboist with the New World Symphony. violinist, is also a member. best symphonies are for oboe.” Leonard Bernstein, George Solti, To be accepted by this organization Studying under Ihor Palamar, Mr. From accordion to oboe Christoph Eschenbach and Marek requires a special combination of excep- Leschishin prepared for the Liudkevych Janowski. tional talent, a winning personality and How did Mr. Leschishin find himself Music College in Lviv. There he studied remarkable perseverance. With so many “on the beach” in this tropical haven, so under Myron Zakonets for four years. Diverse programs for audiences good musicians competing, it may take far away from his hometown of Lviv? Completing his studies at 19, Mr. more than several auditions to become His love for music as a child must have Leschishin went to Belarus to study at the Based in the newly restored Lincoln considered for one of the coveted places set his destiny. Mr. Leschishin remembers Miensk Conservatory under Boris Theatre, located in the beautiful and in the orchestra. Up to 1,000 musicians that he always wanted to be a musician, Nichkov, principal oboist of the Miensk trendy Art Deco district of Miami Beach, vie for those 30 to 40 seats. Each “fel- but his decision to to become an oboist Philharmonic. During this period Mr. the symphony provides a prodigious low,” as they are called, receives a three- was really due to a special set of circum- Leschishin played with the American assortment of programming for the com- year fellowship, but may opt for a fourth stances. His parents gave him lessons on Russian Youth Symphony Orchestra. munity, trying to appeal to the varied year. the popular accordion with the best Completing his five-year program, Mr. tastes of their audience. Innovative and Not only do the fortunate members teacher around, Rodion Palamar. Leschishin was accepted to the graduate traditional programming is scheduled have to be top-notch musicians, they also However, he couldn’t get excited about program at the Manhattan School of throughout the season from September to must demonstrate the natural ability to practicing on his accordion, so his con- Music and awarded a scholarship. Joe April. A “Musician’s Forum” organized communicate on a non-musical level as cerned parents gave him an ultimatum, Robinson, principal oboist with the New by the musicians as a series of six free ambassadors of their instrument. either practice more or switch to another York Philharmonic, took him under his concerts, somewhat like a classical jam Communicating for Mr. Leschishin is instrument. wing, coaching him and guiding him to session, allows the players to decide their on programming and to draw an audience very natural. His charming, disarming As luck would have it, Mr. Palamar’s his next opportunity. Mr. Robinson told interested in alternative listening. There manner and radiant smile easily draws son, also named Ihor, was an oboist and Mr. Leschishin that he should have the are also family concerts and multimedia parishioners to his side at the Ukrainian was just establishing his own school. He experience and polish provided by the performances. Catholic Church of the Blessed Virgin needed students so that the government New World Symphony, and suggested The symphony’s promotional materials Mary in Miami, where he attends services would license him as a pedagogue. The that he audition. display the musicians in designer fashions on a regular basis. “It was my grandmoth- elder Palamar, noting his student’s lack of The recruiter for the New World and non-traditional poses, enticing new er who nurtured my spirituality, and I am enthusiasm for the accordion, gently con- Symphony is Fergus Scarfe. He is Mr. audiences with expressions such as “this very indebted to her,” he explained. As he vinced Mr. Leschishin to try playing the Thomas’s discerning third ear, scheduling is no stuffy symphony” and “ it is like no converses with others, Mr. Leschishin oboe. As soon as he heard the first sound auditions several times a year at the best other orchestra in the world.” Their excel- invariably speaks of his experiences with coming out of the oboe, he was charmed, music schools in the country, or some- lent marketing draws young audiences as the New World Symphony and his and from then on never had to be coaxed times in other settings, such as the well as old. upcoming concerts, and enthusiastically to practice. The oboe seemed to fit him. Tanglewood Summer Music Festival, Sustained by the generous endowment invites his listeners to attend. He also The depth of the sound was wonderful, he where Mr. Leschishin played in 1995. Mr. points out that he is not the only recalled. Mr. Leschishin said he believes of Ted Arison, the founder of Carnival Leschishin auditioned for Mr. Scarfe and Cruise Lines, and the support of major received a favorable recommendation. He corporations, the New World Symphony then played again in early 1996, compet- has grown into a well-respected and envi- ing with 70 other oboists. He was chosen able entity. The symphony has graduated Paintings stolen from Poltava to begin his three-year program with the 367 fellows, and 300 of them have posi- New World Symphony in the fall of 1996. tions with professional orchestras and Mr. Leschishin’s acceptance was a major ensembles, often as associate principals or are recovered in England accomplishment since there are only three principals of their sections. LANCASHIRE, England — Two sprays on museum staff. oboists with the program at this time. paintings that were stolen in a violent An eight-month investigation, which Musicianship plus leadership * * * raid on the Ukrainian National involved Interpol and British police, led Miami Beach area residents can hear Museum in the city of Poltava earlier to the arrest of five men on November The program at the New World Messrs. Leschishin and Krysa performing this year have been recovered by 14: three were arrested in Kirkham, Symphony concentrates on perfecting the with the symphony in most of its concerts. police in Lancashire, as reported in Lancashire, and two were arrested in musicianship of these exceptional players Those in the metropolitan New York area The Independent on November 15. London. One is believed to be of and simultaneously developing their indi- can catch them on February 4, 1998, The paintings — “Night Fight: Russian origin; the others are Britons. vidual leadership. Students are encour- when the New World Symphony will be Turks with Crusaders” by the 19th The paintings, which purportedly are aged to organize their own concerts, give celebrating its 10th anniversary on the century French artist Delacrois, and worth at least 1 million British pounds, free lessons to children in the public actual date when the symphony was “Still Life with Lobsters” by Pieters, a were found in Kirkham, inside industri- schools through the outreach program as launched with a concert at Alice Tully 17th century Dutch painter — were al containers, wrapped in newspapers. musical mentors, and to break barriers Hall in New York’s Lincoln Center, with stolen on March 18 in a vicious attack They are currently being verified and between the listener and the performer Mr. Thomas conducting. Later they are by the raiders who used incapacitant evaluated by art experts. with the Musical Exchange Concert dur- off on a whirlwind European tour to ing which performers talk about the piece London, Paris, Amsterdam and Vienna. No. 50 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1997 11 Komy Vnyz, once in the vanguard, is back with new release

by Roman Woronowycz Kyiv Press Bureau KYIV — They first made a big splash in Ukraine in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Along with bands like Braty Hadiukyny, Vika and V.V., and with songs that thinly veiled criticisms of the Soviet Union and evoked feelings of national identity, Komu Vnyz became part of a vanguard of artists and youth that forged a democ- ratic movement as communism fell apart. After Ukraine’s independence and with the reality of life in the post-Soviet transition period setting in, they disap- peared. Now, with the release of their new compact disc, “In Kastus,” Komy Vnyz is back. “At the beginning of the ’90s there was this move- ment of extreme romanticism with the collapse of the Soviet Union,” said Andrii Sereda, the front man for the band. “There was this exaltation. You performed often. Everything was very open. But you suspected that it could only go so far.” As the daily drudgery of life in a country in severe economic collapse set in, the music that had so affected their fans began to seem much less important, said Mr. Sereda. That, combined with the takeover of the music scene by clans and corrupt businessmen, made working as a musician difficult. “For many of us, not just mem- bers of the group, it was difficult. We were able to per- form only at small clubs, only on certain television sta- tions,” Mr. Sereda explained. The band’s projects were put on hold, including the “In Kastus” recording on which they had begun work- ing in 1993. Besides the economic climate, the band Members of Komu Vnyz: (from left) Yevhen Razin, Vladyslav Makarov, Andrii Sereda, Vladyslav Maliukhin and felt that studio technology in Ukraine was not at the Serhii Stepanenko. level they desired for their new productions, and they refused to record in Moscow. “We needed time for the Ukrainian Kozak State, who signed the Pereyaslav Sereda. He explained that the allusion is to developing a technology to get here,” explained Mr. Sereda. Treaty by which Russia claimed sovereignty over cultural progeny within one’s own national and historic This year Komy Vnyz, which consists of Mr. Sereda Ukraine for the next 300 years. Lyrics to another song traditions. on vocals and keyboards, Serhii Stepanenko on bass are the words from Taras Shevchenko’s famous poem The band, which began playing together in 1988 guitar, Vladyslav Makarov on guitar, Vladyslav “Rozryta Mohyla.” when perestroika was in full movement, has outlasted Maliukhin, guitar, vocals, and Yevhen Razin, drums, In an age where every band seems to have a name for many of its counterparts, including Vika, who today decided that the technology had arrived. their style of rock music, so does Komu Vnyz. Their lives in New York, and Braty Hadiukyny, who are only Another important item on hand for the completion press release calls what they create “progressive” or heard from sporadically. But they have yet to achieve of their album was financing. OmniSphere Productions, “flash” rock. The music is hard and anthemic, in the the popularity and financial stability of one other coun- headed by Ihor Fedorowycz, a U.S. expatriate from vein of U-2, but with measures of Jethro Tull apparent. terpart, V.V., which has a popular following in France Detroit who lives in Kyiv, offered to finance the com- Bass guitarist Stepanenko emphasized that also present as well as Ukraine and released a hugely successful sin- pletion of the recording and to produce a compact disc. are major influences by the rock bands Yes and Pink gle this past summer titled “Vesna.” As Mr. Sereda said, The CD is a series of 20 songs heavily indulgent in Floyd. “Today we can’t really say the music supports us; even national and historic themes. One song, “Subotiv,” The CD’s title, “In Kastus,” the Latin term for incest, some of our equipment is rented. But we do own our tal- refers to Bohdan Khmelnytsky, a hetman of the is not meant to be taken at its literal meaning, said Mr. ents.” Toronto artist Yuri Onuch to head contemporary art center in Kyiv by Oksana Zakydalsky According to the October issue of Art in America, “the overall mission of the Soros art cen- TORONTO – Yuri (Jerzy) Onuch has been ters is ambitious in the extreme. It includes supp- selected to be the executive director of the Center for porting contemporary artistic culture as a key com- Contemporary Art-International Charitable ponent of an ‘open society’, integrating the art of Foundation in Kyiv. A performance artist who stud- former East Bloc countries into the global art world; ied art and worked as a curator in Warsaw, Mr. overcoming the cultural isolation of former Soviet- Onuch has lived in Toronto since 1987 after having dominated countries; and widening public under- spent some time in Western Canada and the U.S. For tanding of innovative visual culture.” the last three years he has worked as a graphic artist. The first Center for Contemporary Art was estab- The Center for Contemporary Art – International lished in Budapest in 1985, and today there are 19 Charitable Foundation is a new entity. The former regional centers. The Center for Contemporary Art Center for Contemporary Art, which was directly existed in Kyiv for three years under Ms. Kuzma’s under the jurisdiction of the Renaissance direction. A decision to make the art center an inde- Foundation in Kyiv, no longer exists. The pendent entity was made at the Soros headquarters in Renaissance Foundation and the Open Society New York. A competition to fill the position of Institute are the founders of the new foundation, executive director was held, and Mr. Onuch was one which will be run by its own board of directors. of six candidates interviewed, the only one from out- Funding will be provided by the Soros organization. side Ukraine. After winning the competition he was I spoke with Mr. Onuch in Toronto in invited, at the end of July, to New York to a meeting September, just before he left to take up his new with Dianne Weyermann, director of the Open position in Kyiv, and asked him how he came to be Society Institute’s art and culture program, to discuss involved with contemporary art in Ukraine. He guidelines for the new center. Ms. Kuzma remains replied that during his visit to Ukraine in 1991, as the director of the art gallery at the new center. when he was invited to serve on the Lviv Biennale I asked Mr. Onuch about his plans for the center. jury, he realized that an institutional framework to He answered that the idea behind the Soros initia- support and promote Ukraine’s art and culture, tives is to help the transformation of society into an both within Ukraine and internationally, did not open one and that this involves educating people. exist. While he was in Kyiv, his attention was “Every program of the center should provide a drawn to the former Lenin Museum, now the learning experience. I see our function as a service Narodnyi Dim. Based on what he knew about the for artists and the artistic community. Our function Center for Contemporary Art in Warsaw, which should be to let the people themselves see the possi- had found a home in the medieval Ujazdowski bilities. The best word for this function is ‘facilitat- Castle, Mr. Onuch suggested converting the Lenin ing’ – a word that we don’t have in Ukrainian (or in Museum into an art center to the Soros organiza- any Slavic language) because we don’t have that tion and the Renaissance Foundation in Kyiv. As to concept. That is the way I see myself – as a facilita- the museum conversion, nothing resulted from this tor – the person who will set up the playground and proposition, but a Center for Contemporary Art ensure that the kids who come to play there don’t was eventually set up in Kyiv in 1992-1993, and Oksana Zakydalsky Marta Kuzma from the U.S. became its director. (Continued on page 14) Yuri Onuch 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1997 No. 50

Yet, as all of us understand, this is just President... the beginning. Meanwhile, the project’s (Continued from page 5) value and significance are hard to overesti- Commission have pledged to allot within mate now that we are faced with a host of the same period. technogenic risks and hazards. The Ukrainian state has been allocating So, investing in the project’s implemen- sizable sums to finance continuous monitor- tation goes beyond investing just in one’s ing of the quality of atmospheric air, own safety and that of one’s descendants. potable water, food, recultivation of the It is a potent challenge and a unique affected land and improving the natural opportunity to develop and apply previous- environment’s condition. ly unknown technologies and equipment, It would be superfluous to say what all which will not only minimize the nuclear this means for a nation that has to combine accident’s aftermath but prevent any such overcoming the consequences of totalitari- disasters in the future. Planning a trip to anism with radically overhauling the econo- We should also bear in mind that orga- my along market lines. nizing the sarcophagus facility’s safe func- FLOWERS I will cite some more figures which are tioning is, though an important and signifi- UKRAINE? quite characteristic. About 50,000 square cant step, but one element in the broad con- kilomaters of territory with over 2,000 pop- text of solving the Chornobyl problem. Personalized ulation points with a total of 2.6 million Ukraine was the first to realize the Delivered in Ukraine inhabitants have been contaminated. necessity of shutting down the Chornobyl Travel Service at Around 160,000 residents have been plant, and remains the party most interest- 1-800-832-1789 evacuated from heavily contaminated areas. ed is doing so. However, a great number of Reasonable Rates Landmark, Ltd. 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There is no time 21-„Ó ÉðÛ‰Ìfl, 1997 The key, strategic objective remains to left to delay, to postpone decision-mak- Ó „Ó‰. 12:00 ÔÓ ÔÓÎ. fully remove, deactivate and isolate ing. If the world fails to hear the warning ‚ ¯Í¥Î¸Ì¥È Á‡Î¥ ë‚. åËÍÓ·fl radionuclear materials. message, both we and our descendants 212 President St., Passaic, NJ Ukraine has voiced its readiness to con- will have to pay. tribute as its share about $50 million to I think it might be appropriate here to ç·ÂÒ̇ ͇̈ÂÎflð¥fl ·Û‰Â directly implement the said scheme, as well cite the wise King Solomon’s words: “Do ÔðËÈχÚË ÔÓ‰‡ðÛÌÍË ‚¥‰ as $100 million to support the zone’s infra- not refrain from doing good for the needy, 10:00 „Ó‰. ð‡ÌÓ. structure to ensure the facility’s safety. when it is in your hands to do so. 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But the future of these reforms cannot Vice-President... be taken for granted. A more prosperous (Continued from page 5) – and democratic – future will only take the funds provided by the G-7 and hold with the active commitment of all Ukraine will only cover the first year’s those who truly believe in freedom and costs. the right of all people to have a voice in The task before us is not an easy one. their political and economic destinies. We have tremendous work ahead of us. President Clinton and I – and each of us And we must summon the very best of here today – are not neutral bystanders. our mettle and our might and our will to That is why this year the United States is help ensure – once and for all – that the providing $300 million in grants and Chornobyl sarcophagus is stabilized, and $300 million in credits as a sign of our the shelter project at last is completed. commitment and engagement in support Stabilizing and improving the safety of of reforms in Ukraine. the enormous shelter which surrounds It is why we also have supported you the radioactive remains of the destroyed every step of the way in your courageous unit 4 reactor is a critical part of the sup- decision, in accordance with the 1995 port needed to assist Ukraine in meeting Memorandum of Understanding with the the 2000 deadline for closure of G-7, to close Chornobyl permanently by Chornobyl. the year 2000, and I commend you for Some may ask why should we care at your leadership on this critical issue. all? The reasons are very simple: Let us never forget, Chornobyl wasn’t One is human – so many have suf- simply an act of God. It was caused first fered. There remains the potential that and foremost by man. It was a product of more could suffer still, and so we seek to a closed authoritarian system that was avoid further tragedy. not accountable to its citizens for its One reason is global – Chornobyl was actions. It also served as a powerful sym- one of the key events of the 20th century bol of what can happen when irresponsi- that made us understand that we are all ble leaders and closed societies approach neighbors and share in global environ- such overwhelmingly powerful technolo- ment. Nuclear safety problems are not gies like nuclear energy with hubris, just national, but are a threat to the envi- naiveté and even disdain. ronment of an interlinked planet. The This, perhaps, is one of the most Black Sea basin, of which Ukraine is enduring lessons of Chornobyl – a les- part, links up with Caucasus states and son we’d do well to remember at this Central Asia, with the Mediterranean pledging conference – that only in free- basin and the Middle East, and with dom can people claim their rightful des- Europe. One step beyond in each direc- tiny to live in safety and security. Only tion, and the whole world is linked. in freedom can people insist on public That is why each of our nations has a health systems that work and on natural great stake in a secure, prosperous and resources that are safeguarded and clean. independent Ukraine – a Ukraine that is We all have a stake in these principles. emerging as a profoundly important part And we come together today to pay trib- of the architecture for a seamless post- ute to their undeniable force and their Cold War Europe. capacity to make this world a better Yes, I wish to support The Ukrainian National Foundation Inc. And President Kuchma, let me say place for us all. of THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION. that we praise the steps you have Many nations are here today, repre- already taken to promote Ukraine’s senting many different cultures, but sim- I enclose my tax-deductible donation for integration into this new architecture. ilar aspirations unite us all – each of us Just this year you reached agreements wants our children to have a brighter the UNA’s 1997-1998 Christmas cards. with all your neighbors – landmark future. So let us then do this for our chil- agreements that set the course for a new dren’s future – for Ukraine’s children – turn in history with Russia, Poland, so that when they read Chornobyl’s his- The Ukrainian National Association has published a new series of Romania and Belarus. We were all tory, they will read not just of failure, Christmas cards for 1997-1998. 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accomplish something. Having spent the Toronto artist... major part of my life in Poland, I believe (Continued from page 11) that I understand people from Eastern hit each other over the head with their sand Europe. At the same time, after 12 years shovels. It should be made clear right from in Canada, I do not want the personal the start, that if you enter the playground experience I have had and what I have and you want to play there, there are cer- learned to be mine only. Some things I tain rules that you are expected to follow. did the hard way and learned the hard If you spit at others, you’re out. Nobody way. There is no need for everyone to do throws you out, but you will know you them the same way.” don’t belong there,” Mr. Onuch said. “I started out as a typical East European. Another important aspect in running My East European mentality changed over the center, he said, would be adherence to the 12 years I have been functioning in the a work ethic. “Marta Kuzma brought a lot Western world – I myself have changed and of positive elements of the American my way of thinking has changed. I have work ethic into the organization – how to developed ideas on what can be preserved work, the attitude to work, the concept of and what needs to be tossed overboard responsibility – and I would like to rely on because it is merely excess baggage. My this ethic in building the organization,” path has been very personal. When I look at Mr. Onuch said. some of the things in Ukraine, some of their The center will be responsible for sever- habits and practices, they are very familiar al programs: an art gallery program, docu- to me. But in Ukraine they don’t see them mentation and grants. The whole art as being not normal. I really believe that I, gallery system and its various suppport better than people who have not gone agents are just beginning to develop in through the experiences I have, can do Ukraine, Mr. Onuch pointed out. The cen- things in such a way that will benefit the ter will continue to run the Contemporary artists in Ukraine and the situation there. Art Gallery located on the premises of the There is no need for them to do some things Kyiv Mohyla Academy. just because they have not yet done them; Another program will be the documen- there is no point in rediscovering America. tation and publicizing of contemporary art “Western society is clearly structured. in Ukraine. According to Mr. Onuch, Everything has its place; if you want to do “Initially, we will select 10 artists and try to something, the steps to take are clear from provide comprehensive documentation of beginning to end. This is not the case in their work. I intend to use my experience Eastern Europe, in what we call the post- with digital media for this documentation. Communist states. To give a banal exam- Since we are starting now, we have to think ple: in Canada, if you need a passport, you of the future, and digital is the future – mul- call the Passport Office and get information timedia, CD, Internet, kiosks. We can on how to go about getting a passport. It’s develop a standard for documentation not like that in any East European country. which can then be used by others. We start First of all, you can’t get the necessary late but we can start ahead. Since we don’t information, and then what you do get as have the catalogues printed, we are not information will be incomplete or unreli- going to print them now. I plan to devote a able. Right from the beginning, you will try lot of my time and attention to this docu- to figure out how to go around the system mentation program.” rather than go through it.” As for the grants program, Mr. Onuch “In Canada, you get the information, get said that most of the grants will be invest- the application, hand it in and, in a week, ments in people: a system of fellowships for you have a passport. In Eastern Europe, get- NOTICE TO UNA SECRETARIES AND ORGANIZERS graduates of art programs to work at the ting a passport can take a week or two center for six-12 months. months. But suppose you need it in two The 1997 Membership Campaign ends December 26, 1997. Therefore, we will Considering that accepting the position weeks. So you have to figure out how to get accept applications of new members only to December 26, 1997. in Kyiv is very disruptive to his personal the passport more quickly, you have to life – Mr. Onuch had to leave his job in anticipate the problems you will encounter. We urge you to make every effort to fulfill your quota and mail in your applications Toronto, his wife is a teacher and his 15- This usually involves trying to find some- early enough to reach the Home Office by December 26, 1997. year-old daughter is less than thrilled about one or pay someone who knows how to do moving to Kyiv – I asked him what moti- this. It’s an attitude – although it is quite UNA HOME OFFICE vated him to take up the position of execu- possible to get the passport in a normal tive director. way, you know that there may be a lot of First of all, Mr. Onuch said, during the problems, so right off you start trying to fig- Steppes of Europe exhibit that he organized ure out how to circumvent them.” in Warsaw in October/November 1993, “All this is typical for ex-Communist NOTICE TO UNA MEMBERS AND BRANCHES which featured 13 contemporary artists systems, for life in a real socialist state. from Ukraine, he developed personal We are children of a real socialist state – friendships with some of the best contem- not a socialist state, but the reality that Members and Branches of the Ukrainian National Association are hereby noti- porary artists in Ukraine, several of whom was there. This baggage we carry with fied that with the ending of its fiscal year, the Home Office of the UNA must have encouraged him to come to Ukraine. us. It’s not that we are good or bad peo- close its accounts and deposit in banks all money received from Branches. Secondly, the position was an opportunity ple, it’s a question of how the society no later than noon to finally realize some of the ideas he had functioned. It is only after living here had in the early 1990s to help put Ukrainian many years that I have adapted and come of DECEMBER 26, 1997 contemporary art on the world stage. to understand that you do not have to But the most important motivation was constantly try to get around the rules, as Money received later cannot be credited to 1997. Therefore, we appeal to all a personal one. “I am strongly convinced most of the rules serve a purpose and members of the UNA to pay their dues this month as soon as possible and all that I am in a unique position to be able to most rules are OK,” Mr. Onuch said. Branches to remit their accounts and money in time to be received by the Home Office no later than noon of FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1997. Notice is hereby given that Branches which send their dues in late will be shown as delinquent and in arrears on the annual report. UNA HOME OFFICE

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Division of Systems Theory and Optimization. She also taught a Ph.D. Prof authors book course on her specialty, variational inequal- ities and projected dynamical systems. She on financial networks participated in various conferences and AMHERST, Mass. — Anna Bobiak summer schools, as well as lectured in the Nagurney, professor of management sci- Scandinavian countries. ence in the Isenberg School of As an additional part of her activities at Management at the University of KTH, she worked with Prof. Janne Massachusetts at Amherst, has published Carlsson, rector of KTH, and Prof. Ingmar the book “Financial Networks: Statics and Grenthe, vice-president, to develop pro- Dynamics” with Stavros Siokos of grams and initiatives to encourage women Salomon Brothers in London. into the sciences and engineering. While The book, published by Springer Sweden has a high percentage of females in Verlag of Heidelberg and New York, the workforce, the number of females in presents a new theory of multi-sector, science and engineering has stagnated at multi-instrument financial systems based about 20 percent, with a minimal increase on the visualization of such systems as since the early 1980s. networks. It adds a graphical dimension During their stay in Sweden, her hus- to the fundamental economic structure of Raissa Czemerynski with children at the Lviv Regional Specialized Children’s band, Prof. Ladimer S. Nagurney, an asso- Hospital. financial systems and their evolution ciate professor of electrical engineering at through time. the University of Hartford, was a guest pro- strength for one more treatment and me a letter in March saying that although The book was written during the fall of fessor in the Electronic Systems Design rekindled hope, if only for a few min- the hospital could not pay me a stipend 1996 while Prof. Nagurney and her family Laboratory of the Department of Electrical utes.” or provide me with room and board, I were in Stockholm, Sweden, where she was Engineering at KTH Kista. While at KTH, “They have no resources,” she added. was free to come there. That was fine, a distinguished guest professor at the Royal he continued his research on future genera- “It’s a children’s hospital, with only white- though. I was able to stay with family Institute of Technology, KTH. She was tions of personal communications and wire- walled rooms and beds. I brought two duf- friends during my visit.” invited to be the first holder of the guest less networking, and taught a Ph.D. course fel bags full of toys, crayons, markers, col- Ms. Czemerynski needed one more professorship, which is designed to increase on digital RF techniques. oring books, puzzles and hats, specifically thing: airfare. “I spent about six months the visibility of female academics in science Prof. Anna Nagurney was born in for those who have lost their hair in contacting more than 50 American relief and engineering, after a yearlong interna- Windsor, Ontario, and raised in Passaic, chemotherapy. It was stressful but enjoy- agencies, but most said they provide only tional search. N.J., and Yonkers, N.Y. She received A.B., able. The staff didn’t really understand direct relief.” She had “almost given up” Founded in 1825, the Royal Institute of Sc.B., Sc.M. and Ph.D. degrees from what I was doing – they had never heard of when she got in touch with Dr. John Technology is the largest and premier engi- Brown University in Providence, R.I. therapeutic recreation, but they let me do Reynolds, director of the International neering/technical institution in Sweden. Prof. Ladimer S. Nagurney was born and it. People there were fascinated that I could Studies Program, who promised to con- With 9,000 students, approximately one- raised in Scranton, Pa. He received his B.S. speak Ukrainian and wanted to know tribute toward the cost of the airfare if third of all engineering research and educa- from Lafayette College, in Easton, Pa., and everything about my family.” she could find a reasonably priced ticket, tion in Sweden occurs at KTH. his M.S. and Ph.D. from Brown University. During her stay, six patients in that which eventually she did. At KTH, Prof. Nagurney collaborated Both Profs. Nagurneys are members of hospital died; most of the deaths could This was her second trip to Ukraine. In with faculty and students in the Division of the Shevchenko Scientific Society and have been prevented in U.S. hospitals. the summer of 1994, just after graduating Infrastructure and Planning, and the UNA Branch 123 in Scranton. “They had only two oxygen masks, and from high school and before entering they were for the intensive care unit,” she Longwood, she participated in an archeo- said. logical excavation in Kamianets Ms. Czemerynski’s interest in allevi- Podilskyi, arranged through York ating the suffering caused by the world’s University of Toronto. worst nuclear disaster was sparked while Ms. Czemerynski is in the Honors growing up in a Ukrainian family in Program, has been president of the Philadelphia. Therapeutic Recreation Organization After deciding she wanted to go to since her sophomore year, and was one Ukraine to help Chornobyl’s victims, of about 15 therapeutic recreation majors Ms. Czemerynski contacted Roman who worked as volunteer aides at the Dashawetz, director of Emergency 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta, for Medical Aid for Ukraine, based in people with disabilities. Yonkers, N.Y. Mr. Dashawetz recom- She is a graduate of the Philadelphia mended she write to Dr. Oleksander High School for Girls. Her parents are Myndiuk, the chief doctor at the Lviv Roman and Nadya Czemerynski. hospital. Ms. Czemerynski is a member of “I wrote him a few letters, and he sent UNA Branch 216.

Completes doctorate in business education Anna Bobiak Nagurney and her husband, Ladimer S. Nagurney. DEKALB, Ill. – Oleh G. Boraczok, son of Jaroslawa Boraczok and the late Marian J. Boraczok of Buffalo, N.Y., by the suffering of the children and want- completed his doctorate in business edu- ed to help them.” cation summa cum laude at Northern College senior helps In a project she organized completely Illinois University in DeKalb, Ill. on her own, Ms. Czemerynski worked on In October Dr. Boraczok successfully victims of Chornobyl July 23-August 13 at the Lviv Regional FARMVILLE, Va. — Raissa defended his dissertation, “Task Analysis Specialized Children’s Hospital, which Czemerynski, a Ukrainian American senior of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) houses about 180 children ranging in age at Longwood College, was able to help Coordinator Tasks as Perceived by from 2 months to 14 years. For five days some sick kids thousands of miles away Practicing EDI Coordinators.” a week, from 8 a.m. to at least 4 p.m., this summer by combining her longtime Dr. Boraczok began his higher educa- she worked primarily with about 50 kids interest in the victims of the Chornobyl tion by completing a bachelor’s degree in between the ages of 8 and 10 who have nuclear disaster with her academic major. psychology from the State University of lymphomas and various types of blood Thanks to dogged determination on New York at Buffalo. He then pursued cancer, including leukemia. her part and help from the college’s an M.B.A. in information systems, “I did therapeutic recreation interven- International Studies Program, Ms. attending evening classes at Long Island tions with the children; we played ball, Czemerynski, who speaks Ukrainian, University. In 1990 Dr. Boraczok began Dr. Oleh G. Boraczok colored, sang, did exercises and hospital spent three weeks bringing a little joy to his evening doctoral classes by pursuing play therapy, took walks, ate chocolate He currently lives and works in patients in a Ukrainian children’s hospi- a double major: business education and and read stories. This simple play – a Madison, Wisc., where he is an informa- tal for Chornobyl victims. management. right denied them because of Ukraine’s tion systems manager for an insurance “It was a case of a longtime dream of Dr. Boraczok was a longtime member poor economic conditions – brought company. Dr. Boraczok is also a part- mine becoming a reality,” said the thera- and counselor in Plast, and participated smiles, took away pain, gave them time professor of computer science at peutic recreation major from in many Ukrainian community activities Madison Area Technical College. Philadelphia. “l had always been affected (Continued on page 15) while living in Buffalo and California. He is a member of UNA Branch 25. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1997 No. 50

was a report by Mrs. Jowyk on the work The Consulate General of Ukraine in New York Orphans’ Aid Society... undertaken in both Ukraine and the U.S. and the Trade Mission of Ukraine in the United States (Continued from page 4) by the OAS. Besides providing financial aid of $15 per month to orphans through express their deepest condolences to the family of endeavor. Here, she especially cited Zina sponsorships, the organization distrib- George Kuzmycz Rakowsky, one of the pioneers in the uted 200 parcels in 1996. These parcels organization and a guiding force until consisted of clothing, worth a total of who died tragically in Ukraine on December 6, 1997. her recent death. During her many visits $3,147, donated to the orphans and their guardians. This year, the OAS has to Ukraine with her husband, she already send 88 parcels. searched out orphans in need; in the U.S. In Ukraine, the organization has estab- she found sponsors for these orphans. lished satellite groups in 24 oblasts, Mr. Jowyk noted that Mrs. Rakowsky’s where well-organized groups are work- memory will live on among those who ing in the cities. The energetic head of knew her and saw in her an example of a the organization in Ukraine is Olha person who gives fully of herself to help Moroz, a resident of Kyiv. those in need. At her funeral over The main objectives of the conference $25,000 was raised in her memory, so were plans for future development: that her work could continue. attracting new sponsors, raising funds, Reports were prepared also by attaining greater control over the distrib- Mariana Zadojanna, secretary, and ution of parcels to the needy, transferring Jaroslaw Wolowodiuk, treasurer (since funds to Ukraine in a timely and cost- he was unable to attend his report was effective way, recruiting more volunteers read by Orysia Baransky). A separate for administrative duties, etc. financial statement was compiled by the The financial advisor to the organization, organization’s CPA, and copies were Liubomyr Mudry, was unable to attend the distributed among attendees. conference. His address, report and propos- The head of the auditing committee, Mr. als were read by Ms. Logush. Rakowsky, gave a short report emphasiz- During the open discussion, a series of ing the many difficulties involved in the proposals for future projects was put distribution of funds to children in Ukraine. forth by participants. Mr. Jakin proposed Many times, when new sponsors are that the OAS undertake a search for the found, there is a delay in distributing funds orphans of law enforcement officers to the orphans. However, no matter what slain in the line of duty while fighting the roadblocks, the aid does get to the chil- organized crime in Ukraine and the dren. orphans of soldiers killed by sniper fire Mr. Rymarenko was then asked to while serving as peacekeepers in Bosnia. address the audience. Speaking as a rep- At the May 10 meeting the following resentative of a foundation involved in were elected to the OAS leadership: Mrs. the construction of orphanages, he sug- Jowyk, president; Oksana Chranewych, gested that the OAS join his organization vice-president; Mr. Wolowodiuk, treasur- in its proposed project to build an er; Ms. Zadojanna, Ms. Logush and orphanage in Kyiv. His proposal was put Natalia Rakowsky; secretaries; Mr. to a vote and approved. Mr. Rymarenko Rakowsky, Mr. Pawluk, Ms. Logush, audi- will present further plans for this project tors; Bohdan Birakowsky, coordinator of at a later date, after consultations with gift shipments to Ukraine; Prof. Jakin, Mr. officials in Kyiv. Mudry, Ulana Diachuk, Mr. Rakowsky, The next portion of the conference Mr. Pawluk, Dr. Bohdan Kekish and Halya Pohlid, board of executives; Dr. Wasyl Selezinka, Olga Kuzmowycz, Dr. Eugene SEIZED CARS from $175. Holuka, Dr. Ivan Sierant, Harold Porsches, Cadillacs, Chevys. BMW’s, Bochonko, Dr. Jurij Woloshyn, Dr. Boris Corvettes. Also Jeeps, 4WD’s. Krynycky, Maj. Orest Jowyk, Deacon Your area. Toll Free 1-800-218-9000 Yurij Malachowsky and Dr. Myron Chuchman, board of directors; Ms. Moroz, Ext. A-1871 for current listings. coordinator in Ukraine.

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Sworn in as county’s NOTESNOTES ONON PEOPLEPEOPLE assistant prosecutor BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. – aged the brokerage sales operation and Jonathan Walter Romankow of Berkeley Named chairman worked in reinsurance and group pensions. Heights, N.J., was recently sworn in as Active in the business community, Mr. an assistant prosecutor in the Union of board at Midland Hron has served on the board of directors of County Prosecutor’s Office in Elizabeth, COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ihor W. Hron Health Link Group, U.S. Eagle Fund. He is N.J. assumed the additional role of chairman of currently a member of the board of trustees Mr. Romankow is a graduate of The the board of The Midland Life Insurance of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, and Catholic University of America in Co. following the retirement of Gerald E. is an active supporter of community efforts Washington, and received his juris doc- Mayo on October 23. Mr. Hron joined The such as the Adopt-A-School Program. tor at Seton Hall Law School in Midland in 1994 as president and chief Mr. Hron and his wife, Olya, currently Newark, N.J. executive officer. reside in Lewis Center, Ohio. His parents are Theodore and Daria Prior to joining The Midland, Mr. Hron Founded in 1905, The Midland Life Romankow, and his grandparents are served as president of Fidelity and Insurance Co. markets life insurance and Sam and Helen Chornomaz, all of Guaranty Life Insurance Co., a life insur- annuities through a brokerage network in Berkeley Heights. Mr. Romankow is a ance subsidiary of USF&G. While main- 45 states. The Midland is a pioneer in level member of UNA Branch 490. Jonathan Walter Romankow taining his role as president of F&G, he also term, universal life and single-premium served as chairman and president of another whole life policies, and is known in the tion system and living with Japanese USF&G subsidiary, Thomas Jefferson Life industry for its aggressive approach to risk- families. of New York, and was vice-president of impairment policies. The company has Travels to Japan The teachers’ trip was fully funded by Fidelity and Guaranty Financial Service. assets of over $1.2 billion and has $33 bil- the Japanese government, which Before he joined USF&G, Mr. Hron was lion of life insurance and annuities in force. on Fulbright grant launched the program in honor of the with the Connecticut General Life Mr. Hron is a member of UNA Branch ELKHART, Ind. — John Sadowey, a Insurance Co. for 17 years. There, he man- 277. teacher at Pierre Moran Middle School Fulbright Program. Nearly 6,000 here, traveled to Japan as part of the Japanese citizens have come to the Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher United States on Fulbright Scholarships Program in October. Mr. Sadowey was during the 50 years of its existence. The Valedictorian named selected from among 2,000 applicants for Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher the program. Program is scheduled to bring 5,000 Presidential Scholar The group of teachers spent three teachers to Japan in the next five years. BETHEL, Vt. — Romko Stanchak, days in Tokyo, then two weeks in differ- Mr. Sadowey’s family are members of Whitcomb High School valedictorian, ent states studying the Japanese educa- UNA Branch 25. received the 1997 Presidential Scholar award during National Recognition Week in Washington on June 24-29. During his trip to Washington, Mr. Stanchak was pre- Named senior VP sented with a medallion and met with President Bill Clinton. at Northeast utility Of the 2.64 million high school seniors WESTBOROUGH, Mass. — who graduated in 1997, Mr. Stanchak was Massachusetts Electric, a NEES compa- one of 141 to be chosen as a Presidential ny, announced on October 1 that Lydia Scholar by the U.S. Department of Pastuszek has been elected senior vice- Education. Scholars are selected based on president, customer service. She was leadership, scholarship, contributions to most recently vice-president of business school and community, and exceptional services for the company’s North Shore accomplishments in the arts, sciences and and Merrimack Valley districts. other fields of interest. Ms. Pastuszek has been with the Mr. Stanchak’s interests include mathe- Romko Stanchak NEES companies for 16 years and has matics and science — he scored a perfect served as president of Granite State 800 on the mathematics portion of the Romko” by his classmates at Whitcomb Electric Co., and vice-president of New SATs. During his junior and senior years in High. Mr. Stanchak planned to attend England Power Co. She is a trustee of high school, Mr. Stanchak attended classes Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh Clark University, where she received her such as multivariable calculus at Dartmouth this fall. B.A. degree cum laude. She also and Vermont Technical College. Mr. Stanchak, son of Olenka and Slavko received a master’s degree in city and He also enjoys painting and drawing, Stanchak, is a member of UNA Branch 238 regional planning from Harvard and was nicknamed “Rembrandt in Boston. University. Lydia Pastuszek

two-thirds majority, or by 300 votes, porates all the assets of the Lviv tobacco tem. There are 56 SS-24 missiles in Newsbriefs which renders them unconstitutional. plant. The American partner will be able Ukraine. The SS-24 missile elimination (Continued from page 6) (Eastern Economist) to buy 135,000 shares at a total cost of plan calls for the dismantling of missiles ting the level of tobacco consumption in 8.64 million hrv. (Eastern Economist) by November of 2001. MKC is also pro- Tatars face obstacles to citizenship viding construction and operation services Ukraine and control over the quality of New program focuses on coal sector tobacco and tobacco products. (Eastern SYMFEROPOL — Refat Chubarov, for the SS-19 missile program in Dnipropetrovsk. (Eastern Economist) Economist) the deputy chairman of the Crimean KYIV — The Cabinet approved a Parliament, told Interfax on November 29 strategic program for development of the GDP down 4.3 percent from 1996 Ukrainian coal aids Moldova that Kyiv still has not lifted the chief energy sector in Ukraine. The program will be implemented in several stages, RYBNITSA, Moldova — A cargo of obstacle preventing many Crimean Tatars KYIV — Ukraine’s gross domestic from gaining Ukrainian citizenship. Since during which 48 inefficient mines will be product (GDP) for January through 4,000 tons of coal was delivered to 1991, some 102,000 Crimean Tatars have closed, though this will be offset by the October of this year fell by 4.3 percent Rybnitsa as humanitarian aid to returned to their homeland from Central opening of 21 new ones, with an overall compared to the same period in 1996. Moldova. Coal was distributed to low- Asia, where they were deported by Joseph increase in mining production anticipated According to Ministry of Statistics, the income families in Transdnistria, many Stalin. But few of them have been able to by the program. The program makes pro- value of the GDP produced since the of whom are Ukrainian. The aid was prove that they have in fact renounced cit- vision for the supply of modern equip- beginning of 1997 is 71.9 billion hrv. The handed over by a team representing izenship in the countries there, as is ment to 52 mines in Ukraine. Despite the GDP for October was 8.84 billion hrv. Ukraine’s Ministry for Emergencies which required by Ukrainian legislation. back wages problem, coal reserves are (Eastern Economist) visited Moldova on November 27 - 28. (RFE/RL Newsline) estimated at 110 billion tons, sufficient (Eastern Economist) for the next 200 years. (Eastern Canadians seek closer ties with Odesa R.J. Reynolds to purchase Lviv tobacco Kuchma vetoes election commission law Economist) ODESA — Canada’s Ambassador to KYIV — The State Property Fund of Idaho company to held dismantle missiles Ukraine Christopher Westdal, Trade and KYIV — President Leonid Kuchma Ukraine approved arrangements for the Economic Advisor Larry Duffield and sent the law on the Central Election sale of 30 percent of the statutory capital BOISE, Idaho — The Morrison Political Advisor Roman Waschuk made Commission back to the Verkhovna of the Lviv tobacco plant. Nine-tenths of Knudsen Corp. has been awarded a multi- an official visit to Odesa on November 20- Rada for revision on December 1. Mr. these shares will be bought by R.J. million dollar contract to build storage 21 to explore ways of expanding coopera- Kuchma explained his move by saying Reynolds Tobacco of Virginia, which areas for the dismantling of SS-24 mis- tion between Canada and the Odesa that the violations of the Constitution already owns a 70 percent stake in the siles in Pavlohrad, Pervomaisk and region. Their meeting with the Odesa occurred when parliamentary debates joint venture company, with the remaining Mykhailenky. The U.S. Defense Oblast administration focused on the took place following the first presidential 3 percent on offer for company employees Department has agreed to assist the prospects of improving relations. Future veto. He also added that some of his pro- for compensation and privatization certifi- Ukrainian government with the elimina- cooperation is likely to focus on oil, trans- posals to the law were not rejected by a cates. The Ukrainian-American JV incor- tion and disposal of the SS-24 missile sys- port, machine-building, agriculture and 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1997 No. 50

UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERS !!! Ukrainian pro hockey update Looking for a First Mortgage? by Ihor Stelmach Need to refinance? Bondra: a Capital thrill a stunning show of just how explosive he Looking for - can be. He burned the Tampa Bay Would someone please tell all these Lightning for five goals, four of them in uppity track-and-field types that neither 4:14 to set a new league record. Three of Michael Johnson nor Maurice Green nor the goals came on breakaways or partial Great Rates Donovan Bailey, despite all their carp- breakaways, plays where Bondra simply ing, is the world’s fastest man? blew past opponents to pounce on loose Thank you very much. pucks. Low Fees Now let us introduce the whirring That’s the kind of locomotion – cou- wonder who should take his rightful pled with improved conditioning and place at the front of the passing lane. His upper body strength used to fend off Prompt Approval name is Bondra. 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he continued to play the final 6:18 of Pro hockey... what turned out to be a 1-0 1oss. Ukrainian Scoring Leaders (Continued from page 18) “I didn’t initially see her get hit,” (through games of November 30) Daneyko, a married father of one Samuelson said. “She must have gotten daughter, continues to receive full pay hit pretty hard. I wanted to see if I could Player Team GP G A PTS PIM and benefits as long as he complies with help with anything. The doctors were Peter Bondra Washington 26 19 12 31 18 the prescribed treatment from Drs. Dave there quickly, so she got a lot of help Keith Tkachuk Phoenix 25 13 13 26 43 very quickly.” Lewis of the NHL and Brian Shaw of the Wayne Gretzky N.Y. Rangers 28 8 18 26 6 Ukrainian Transactions/Injuries: NHLPA. It was not revealed when he Dimitri Khristich Boston 27 8 7 15 8 would be able to rejoin the Devils. BUFFALO – Alexei Zhitnik, D, Dave Andreychuk New Jersey 18 3 11 14 2 New Jersey’s second pick (18th over Alexei Zhitnik Buffalo 20 4 8 12 14 all) in the 1982 entry draft, Daneyko has signed one-year contract. Ed Olczyk Pittsburgh 22 9 3 12 17 played in more games for the Devils CALGARY – Todd Hlushko, C, (884) than anyone except longtime team- assigned to St. John (AHL). Steve Konowalchuk Washington 27 2 8 10 12 mate John MacLean (922). He had no CAROLINA – Steve Halko, D, David Nemirovsky Florida 17 4 2 6 4 goals and one assist with 24 penalty min- assigned to New Haven (AHL); Halko Richard Matvichuk Dallas 27 3 3 6 20 utes in 11 games. recalled from New Haven and later Curtis Leschyshyn Carolina 21 1 4 5 23 returned. Jones-Gretzky hurt in mishap at MSG Drake Berehowsky Edmonton 19 1 2 3 36 COLORADO – Wade Belak, D, assigned to Hershey (AHL); Belak Joey Kocur Detroit 22 2 1 3 25 The wife of Wayne Gretzky was recalled from Hershey and later returned. Wade Belak Colorado 6 1 1 2 22 injured and hospitalized during a bizarre EDMONTON – Drake Berehowsky, Steve Halko Carolina 6 0 1 1 0 incident that delayed the October 22 New D, assigned to Hamilton (AHL). Dave Babych Vancouver 7 0 1 1 4 York Rangers-Chicago Blackhawks’ NEW JERSEY – Dave Andreychuk, Ken Daneyko New Jersey 11 0 1 1 24 game at Madison Square Garden for LW, bruised left foot, day-to-day. Ken about 10 minutes. Daneyko, D, entered substance abuse Player Team GP MINS GA W L T PCT Ulf Samuelson of the Rangers checked program, indefinite. Kelly Hrudey San Jose 11 539 21 2 7 1 2.34 Sergei Krivokrasov of the Blackhawks OTTAWA – Mike Maneluk, LW, into the boards near the penalty box with traded to Philadelphia for future consid- 6:18 remaining in the third period. A pane erations; Maneluk assigned to defenseman Richard Matvichuk had a played in his 300th game on October 15 in career high three-point night against the of plexiglass collapsed on contact and Philadelphia (AHL). Chicago ... Sharks’ netminder Kelly Rangers on October 28, just missing a hat struck Janet Jones-Gretzky, who sat in the PHOENIX – Darcy Wakaluk, GT, Hrudey recorded a team season-high 36 trick. Matvichuk had a 130-foot shot at an first row behind the boards, in seats right knee surgery, mid-January. saves in a 3-1 win over visiting Tampa on empty net, but missed ... More Khristich: which were part of the penalty box until PITTSBURGH – Ed Olczyk, RW, November 8 ... Alexei Zhitnik came to Dimitri and goalie Byron Dafoe, traded the last few seasons when they became concussion, day-to-day. terms with the Sabres before this season’s together from both Washington and Los the highest-priced seats in the arena. ST. LOUIS – Alexander Godynyuk, home opener. The defenseman signed a Ms. Jones-Gretzky appeared to be Angeles, played well against both former one-year deal for about $1.5 million. D, assigned to Chicago (IHL). teams. Khristich managed a goal in each unconscious as emergency medical ser- TORONTO – Mark Kolesar, LW, Zhitnik set up the Sabres’ first goal of the vices workers, team doctor Bart of the first three meetings against his for- game against Washington, a tip-in by assigned to Manitoba (IHL). mer employers ... Pittsburgh’s Eddie Nisonson and team medical trainer Jim Jason Dawe ... VANCOUVER – Dave Babych, D, Olczyk on the negative reaction to the Ramsay rushed to her aid. She was pulled hip muscle, day-to-day. Babych, Penguins’ style of play under new coach * * * removed on a stretcher and taken to St. sore back, day-to-day. Kevin Constantine: “People criticized us Bondra quotes courtesy of hockey Luke’s Hospital in Manhattan. WASHINGTON – Andrei Nikolishin, last year for not playing defense. Now equipment insert in The Hockey News. Team spokesman John Rosasco said C, knee surgery, indefinite. we’re playing great defense and they say Daneyko and Jones-Gretzky quotes cour- that “Janet Gretzky suffered a mild con- we’re boring. You can’t have it both ways tesy of writers Rich Chere and Rick cussion and a laceration on her lower lip. UKRAINIAN UTTERINGS: ... Caps’ left-winger Steve Konowalchuk Carpiniello. CT scan and x-rays were normal.” Islanders’ coach Rick Bowness gave a She remained in the hospital for obser- long look to feisty offense-minded free vation overnight and was released the agent acquisition Evgeny Namestnikov following morning. during training camp. He was one of the Another unidentified woman was also last cuts ... Captain Coyote Keith Tkachuk struck, and team spokesmen said she was scored his first goal after going goal-less in better condition, but complaining of in his first five games, matching his Air Ukraine stiffness in her back. She was not taken longest scoring drought of last season ... to the hospital. Left-winger Brian Bellows, at Canucks Gretzky, who was assured by medical camp on a tryout basis, was released ... non-stop experts that his wife was going to be Left-winger Dave Andreychuk missed fine, finished the game and left immedi- some time early this season with a bruised flights ately with teammate Kevin Stevens to ankle, the same one into which screws join his wife at the hospital. He remained were inserted last season to repair a break at the hospital past 3 a.m., and his wife ... Bruins’ left-winger Dimitri Khristich was released four hours later. managed four goals and eight points in his NEW YORK - KYIV Samuelson stopped immediately after first 13 games, despite spending much of the hit and, upon seeing the injury, had to October centering a line between rookies NEW YORK - LVIV skate across the ice to the bench to notify Sergei Samsonov and Shawn Bates. “It’s Gretzky of his wife’s condition. Gretzky not easy for Dimitri at certain times,” said N came over and later left the area, return- coach Pat Burns. “He has done well, but Flying time is 4 hours shorter than any other airline ing to the Rangers’ bench, where he he’s playing with a 19-year-old kid and a N appeared pale and shaken. Nonetheless, guy fresh out of college.” ... Stars’ Highly qualified pilots N Excellent service with traditional Ukrainian to the purchase price of $4.9 million all N hospitality and great meals on board Northern New Jersey expenses for renovations and construction N (Continued from page 7) of office space to be used by the UNA and Convenient day-time and evening flights from the changes in the UNA By-Laws that will its subsidiary operations, plus legal fees and N New York, JFK be necessitated by the mergers, including a commissions. proposed change in the name of the newly Finally, on a motion by Mr. Oscislawski, merged fraternal organization to Ukrainian which was unanimously approved by meet- National Fraternal Association. ing participants, three new members were Acting Treasurer Kaczaraj delivered a added to the district executive board: Andre 1-800-UKRAINE report on the figures associated with the sale Worobec, Maria Haluszczak and Maria and purchase of UNA headquarters build- Oscislawski. (1-800-857-2463) ings. He noted that the new building had A discussion followed about UNA insur- Arrival and departure information: JFK - (718) 656-9896, (718) 632-6909 cost the UNA $6,137,403, when one adds ance plans and the proposed mergers. 551 Fifth Ave., Suite 1002, 1005 – New York, NY 10176

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Sunday, December 14 at the institute, 2 E. 79th St., with music by Kryshtal. There will be an open bar, hors- PHILADELPHIA: The Philadelphia branch d’oeuvres and a Viennese table. Black tie is of the Ukrainian-American Youth Association optional. Admission: $100, non-members (SUM-A) invites the community to a (reserved in advance), $125, at the door; Christmas bazaar and a meeting with St. $75, members. For more information call Nicholas, which will take place in the (212) 288-8660 or visit the institute’s web Annunciation Ukrainian Catholic Church site at www.brama.com/uia/ Hall, Old York Road and Cheltenham Ave., starting at 9 a.m. Throughout the day, there EAST HANOVER, N.J.: The Orden will be plenty of delicious food, games and Khrestonostsiv Plast fraternity will host its entertainment for children, a “Wheel of annual New Year’s Eve Ball and Benefit for Fortune” and Christmas items for sale. St. the Vovcha Tropa Plast camp to be held at the Nicholas will visit at 3 p.m.; the Heavenly Ramada Hotel. A buffet dinner will be served Office opens at 1 p.m. at 8 p.m. A dance, to the sounds of both Fata Morgana and Vidlunnia, will commence at 10 Thursday, December 18 p.m. Admission: dinner/dance/open bar, $80; dance/open bar, $50; dance/soft drink bar WASHINGTON: The Kennan Institute for (under 21 only), $40. Credit cards will be Advanced Russian Studies is holding a accepted for dinner, dance and/or room reser- seminar titled “Public Opinion Survey vations at the Ramada Hotel; telephone, (973) Briefing on Ukraine.” Taking part are: 386-5622. For payments by check and/or Gary Ferguson, survey analyst and consul- donations towards “Vovcha Tropa” please tant, International Foundation for Election send all checks, payable to: Plast, Inc. – OX, Systems (IFES), Washington; Jeff Fischer, to OX New Year’s Ball, 95 Beverly Road, executive vice-president, IFES; and Yonkers, NY 10710-3435. For further infor- Michael Conway, Ukraine program officer, mation call (914) 476-0523. IFES. The seminar will be held in the library (third floor) of the Woodrow ONGOING Wilson Center, 1000 Jefferson Drive SW, NEW YORK: at 2-4 p.m. For additional information call The Mayana Gallery, 136 (202) 287-3400. Second Ave., is holding a pre-Christmas bazaar featuring art work from private collec- Saturday, December 20 tions, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, glass, jew- elry and books. The bazaar, which opened NEW YORK: Branch 64 of the Ukrainian December 12, runs through December 21. National Women’s League of America, the Gallery hours: Friday, 6-8 p.m.; Saturday and Chervona Kalyna Plast fraternity and the Sunday, 1-5 p.m. For more information call Slovo Ukrainian Writers’ Association invite (212) 260-4490 or 777-8144. the public to attend a program honoring the artist Edward Kozak – “EKO,” to be held at ADVANCE NOTICE the Shevchenko Scientific Society, 63 Fourth January 6, 1998 Ave., at 5 p.m. For more information call HARTFORD, Conn.: The Ukrainian (212) 254-5130. National Home, 961 Wethersfield Ave., will Wednesday, December 31 hold a traditional Ukrainian Christmas Eve Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Donation: adults, $12; NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Institute of students, $6. Tickets are only, for tickets call America is holding a New Year’s Eve Ball (860) 296-5702.

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