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Newsmark At Top of Their Voice CUBaN CONNECTION. Poland’s Minister of Foreign Aff airs Witold Waszczykowski travelled to Cuba, the fi rst Polish offi cial to visit that socialist country in thirty years. In meeting with his Cuban counterpart Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, talks centered on prospects for initiating Polish- Cuban cooperation in the areas of tourism, economy, cul- ture and higher education. “The Latin American and Caribbean region is an im- portant partner in Poland’s quest to fi nd a balance between a focus on Europe and global engagement,” said Wasz- czykowski. The Polish Minister met with the Archbishop of Havana and visited the Salesian Centre for Social Communication. The Polish Embassy in Havana has regularly cooperated with the Salesian Centre, an organization which focuses on social and educational activities for young people. Waszczykowski also discussed the development of co- operation and promotion of Polish culture in Cuba as well as renewed work between both countries on matters of monument restoration, off ering to employ the experience of Polish restoration experts in addition to using laser tech- niques in the restoration of Havana monuments.

TRaININg aT BORdER. More than 800 troops from Russia, Belarus, and Serbia are training near Polish and Ukrainian borders. “Slavic Fraternity 2017” is the name of the exercises, which include practice of joint operations against terrorism. According to Poland’s IAR news agency, a battalion of special forces from Belarus, a battalion of ThE POlONIa ChOIR SOCIETy of Edmonton, Alberta, was the top-scoring choir at Polish Singers Alliance of America’s Russian landing troops and a company of special forces International Convention, held in Philadelphia, May 25-28, 2017. The Hlond Trophy-winning group is under the direction from Serbia are participating in the training maneuvers. of Oksana Ostashevska. Story on page 3. gaS ShIPMENT FROM UNITEd STaTES SIgNalS Trump to Visit EC Launches Case Crash Victims ChaNgE. A shipment carrying Poland’s fi rst ever lique- fi ed natural gas (LNG) from the United States was received Warsaw Before Against Poland Remains at the Świnoujście LNG terminal in northwestern Poland. WARSAW — The European Com- Polish Prime Minister Beata Szydło and representatives G20 Summit mission is launching legal cases against Mishandled from Polish and U.S. energy companies PGNiG and Che- Meeting with Three Seas Poland, Hungary and the Czech Repub- Poland fi nds other body niere Energy attended the “historic” gas delivery. Initiative May Reset lic over their refusal to accept migrants Chief economist at BPS TFI, Krzysztof Wołowicz, said from states under pressure in the EU’s parts in coff in of that the one-off delivery of gas from the United States is Tone with Allies migration crisis. President Kaczynski, others Poland’s next step in increasing energy security and lower- WASHINGTON, D.C. — The White Poland has not accepted any refugees ing future gas prices. as part of an EU program to relocate WARSAW — Polish authorities He added that more diverse supplies of gas to Poland House confi rmed President Donald found the remains of two other people Trump will visit Poland on July 6 before migrants fl eeing the war-torn Middle can be a bargaining tool when Poland renegotiates its deal in the coffi n of former president Lech the G20 summit in Hamburg. East and Africa from camps in Italy and with Russia in a few years. Greece. Kaczynski while investigating the plane The most important element of Presi- Wojciech Jakóbik of the biznesalert.pl website said that The European Commission’s move crash in Russia that killed him and 95 dent Donald Trump’s trip to Warsaw will Poland’s gas terminal, opened in late 2015, will mean Rus- is likely to chill relations between War- others in 2010. be bilateral talks sia will have to make an eff ort to remain active on the Pol- saw and the EU, already tense following The caskets of 11 further victims also with President ish gas market. concerns voiced in Brussels about the contained body parts of others, prosecu- Andrzej Duda, state of the rule of law in Poland. tors said after examining 24 coffi ns from UNEMPlOyMENT dOwN. The rate of unemployment in said the chief of “I regret to say that despite our re- the crash, which some offi cials of the Poland dropped to 7.5 percent in May, a 26-year low for staff at the Polish peated calls to relocate, the Czech Re- ruling right-wing party have blamed on that month, reported the Family, Labor and Social Policy president’s offi ce, public, Hungary and Poland have not an explosion aboard, without providing Ministry. 1.2 million were without work at the end of May, Krzysztof Szcz- yet taken the necessary action,” said evidence. 49,300 fewer than in April. erski. Dimitris Avramopoulos, European The April 2010 crash near the west- “Unemployment will continue to fall in the coming “ T r u m p - Commissioner for migration. “For this ern Russian city of Smolensk – the months,” said Minister Elzbieta Rafalska. “The forecast for Duda’s bilateral reason the Commission has decided to worst such disaster for Poland since talks are the num- World War II – has left Polish society the end of this year is around seven percent.” President Duda launch infringement procedures against The Polish government recently adopted estimates for ber one point” on these three member states.” deeply divided over the cause despite the 2018 budget, expecting the rate of unemployment to the agenda, Szczerski said, adding that The Commission will send an offi cial the previous, centrist government’s con- fall to 6.4 percent in 2018. the upcoming visit by Trump was made letter to Poland, the Czech Republic, clusion from its own investigation that possible through an invitation by Presi- and Hungary. If it does not get a reply pilot error was at fault. CR CEaSES PUBlICaTION. The Cosmopolitan Re- dent Duda, “so it is defi nitely the most or judges the response as insuffi cient, Deputy Prosecutor General Marek view has published it last edition. The internet journal fo- important point from Poland’s point of it will send a second letter. The Com- Pasionek told reporters that in 12 of 24 cused on issues of social, cultural and historical interest view.” mission can then fi le a case to the EU coffi ns reopened since last year, bod- by English-speaking writers for English-speaking readers The second point, according to Szc- Court of Justice, but without requesting ies had been swapped in two, one con- throughout the worldwide Polish diaspora. It had readers zerski, is Trump’s participation at the fi nancial penalties. Brussels can only tained half the body of another person in 56 countries, the largest number in the United States, Three Seas summit in the Polish capital, apply for sanctions to be imposed when while nine other caskets held scattered Canada, the UK, and Poland. and thirdly, a public speech by Donald a country ignores a ruling by the judges remains of other victims. Established in 2008, cosmopolitanreview.com grew Trump with a message directed to Poles in Luxembourg. The process could take He said the coffi n of Archbishop from an on-line newsletter for alumni of Poland in the and other U.S. allies. years. Miron Chodakowski contained only the Rockies seminars, which are ten-day conferences of Polish The Three Seas Initiative — a loose “Most of [these people] are not refu- upper half of his body while the lower studies held in Banff , Canada every two to three summers. alliance including the Czech Republic, gees, only immigrants who have illegal half belonged to late General Tadeusz The site will still be available for reading and research. See “Trump Visit,” page 4 See “Immigration,” page 4 See “Crash Victims,” page 4 2 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • JULY 2017

Almanac Viewpoints POLISH Follow us on Facebook, AMERICAN and on the web, too, at: www.polamjournal.com Preserving Our Remaining Parishes JOURNAL Q Dedicated to the Promotion July Lipiec and Continuance of Deszcze na lipca Polish American Culture pierwszego, drugiego, Established 1911 zapowiedzią deszczu czterdziestodniowego. IGNATIUS HAJDUK • Founder 1911-1920 JOHN DENDE • Publisher 1920-1944 Rain on the first and second of July HENRY J. DENDE • Publisher 1944-1983 Does forty more days USPS 437-220 / ISSN 0032-2792 of showers imply. Published monthly in four editions (Buffalo, Polish Beneficial Association, 1 1926. Opening of the Ben Frank- National, and Digital editions) by: lin Bridge (then known as Dela- PANAGRAPHICS, INC. ware River Bridge) built by P.O. BOX 271 Ralph Modjeski. N. BOSTON, NY 14110-0271 2 Matka Boska Jagodna (800) 422-1275 Blessed Virgin of the Berries. (716) 312-8088 The first fruits and wild ber- THE CHOICE IS OURS. (photo, left): Amsterdam-based architects Merkx & Girod converted a 13th-century [email protected] ries are ripened by this day. Dominican church in Maastricht, Netherlands into an impressive contemporary bookstore. (right): The re- www.polamjournal.com 1800. Birth of painter Piotr Mi- mains of the former Transfiguration R.C. Church in Buffalo. Closed in 1991, the building is on the verge of chalowski. falling in on itself. PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID AT BOSTON, 3 1619. Account of strike by Polish N.Y. AND ADDITIONAL ENTRY OFFICES settlers in Jamestown, Virg. by Mark Kohan Others would rather see their parishes razed than be POSTMASTER: entered into records of the Vir- used give quarter to other faiths. Send address changes to: ginia Company. When I started working for the PAJ’s parent com- So what do we do? POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL 4 Independence Day. (U.S.) pany in 1982, one of my jobs was the mailing of promo- First and foremost, if your parish is still viable, and P.O. BOX 198 1934. Death tional letters to potential subscribers and advertisers. At placed on a list for closure, fight to keep it open. Write BOWMANSVILLE, NY 14026-0198 in France that time, journalist and political activist Stan Franczyk letters. Hold protests. Get in your bishop’s face. Editor in Chief Mark A. Kohan of Nobel had mail lists in every category imaginable. The list of Ideally, when all resources are exhausted, and the in- [email protected] Prize-win- Associate Editors Benjamin Fiore, S.J., Mary E. ning chem- Polish American parishes had over 800 names and ad- evitable is at hand, the parish, not the Diocese, should Lanham, Michael Pietruszka, Stas Kmiec, Steve ist, who dresses on it. be in charge of the dissolution of its assets, with special Litwin, Thomas Tarapacki Thirty-five years later, we down to roughly 125 consideration of its ancestral roots. Polonia’s parishes Contributing Editors John J. Bukowczyk, Thad discovered Cooke, Mirek Denisiewicz, John Grondelski, radium and identifiable Polish American parishes, and more clos- were built largely by donations. Therefore, heirs (famil- Sophie Hodorowicz-Knab, James Pula, John p olonium, ings and/or mergers are on the slate. ial or parochial) should be the ones who decide what Radzilowski M a d a m e happens to the buildings and grounds. BUREAUS. Binghamton Steve Litwin; Chicago For Roman Catholics, the numbers get scarier when Geraldine Balut Coleman, Toledo Margaret Marie Sklodowska Curie, 66. you consider the amount of Italian, Irish, German, But Canon Law says the property belongs to the Di- Zotkiewicz-Dramczyk; Warsaw Robert Strybel; 5 1945. Col. Francis Gabreski Ukrainian, and other early 20th Century immigrant ocese, and the fate of buildings and land is in its hands. Washington Richard Poremski downs his 28th enemy plane. churches that have closed. Columnists Mary Ann Marko, Regina McIntyre, 6 1922. Death of Blessed Maria Jennifer Pijanowski, Ed Poniewaz, Stephen It is here where we have to ask ourselves: Szabados, Greg Witul, John Ziobrowski Teresia Ledóchowska (b. The reasons are many: Some blame liberal educa- tion, and the secularization of the younger population. what is best way to remember our ancestors’ contribu- Newsclippers Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Dvornicky, April 29 1863), Roman Catholic Anthony Guyda, C. Kanabrodzki, Henry J. nun and African missionary. Others blame technology. Favorable socioeconomic tions? Do we walk away and watch as it — most often Kensicki, Walter Piatek, John Yesh 7 1572. Death of King Zygmunt conditions lowers attendance. Unfavorable church-re- disrespectfully — returns to dust, or do we try to pre- Agents Robert Czubakowski serve for others to use? Proofreader Larry Trojak August, last of Poland’s Jagiel- lated publicity does not help. Circulation Manager Kathy Bruno lonian dynasty. This is true in Europe, too, where once-great church- As painful as it may be, the European model — a Advertising Kathy Bruno 8 1824. Birth of Wlodzimierz es, shuttered, are being turned into skateboard parks, concerted effort of parishioners, diocese, city plan- Krzyzanowski (d. 1887), Union gymnastic training arenas, museums, supermarkets, ners, and investors — is the best way to save what re- To Advertise in the PAJ Call officer. gyms, and even bars. mains. With so few Polish churches left, and so many 1 (800) 422-1275 Regular rate: 9 1823. Birth of Polish portrait In American Polonia, several of our ancestral par- destroyed since the closings began over two decades painter Henryk Rodakowski. $12.50 per column inch 10 1835. Birth of composer and vio- ishes or parts of their properties have been converted to ago, we must work to ensure Polonia’s contributions to Non-profit rate: linist Henry Wieniawski. other uses. The convent at St. Stanislaus Kostka in Fells America’s spirituality, architecture, and community is $10.00 per column inch 13 2000. Death of Jan Karski, for- Point, Maryland, now houses Mother Seton Academy. not forgotten. The Polish American Journal does not as- (The remainder of the property is, to date, vacant.) The No, I am not comfortable with someone twerking on sume responsibility for advertisements beyond mer Polish diplomat. the cost of the advertisement itself. We are 14 1904. Birth of writer Isaac Ba- social hall of St. Barbara’s parish Lackawanna, N.Y. the spot where my mom was baptized, but that — I dare responsible only for the first incorrect insertion shevis Singer in Radzymin, is now a Food Pantry & Outreach Center for Catholic say — is probably the worst it would possibly get. At of an advertisement. Advertisers are advised to Poland. that point, the church has been desacralized, so it is out check their advertisement immediately upon Charities (the church was torn down by the Diocese). publication and report at once any errors. 15 1410. Polish victory over the The Chicago Academy of Music is under contract with of our hands, regardless of the property’s repurpose. If Claims for error adjustment must be made im- Teutonic Knights at Grunwald. the Archdiocese of Chicago to purchase St. Adalbert we get involved, we can push for reuse plans that do not mediately after an advertisement is published. 1871. Birth of famed Polish ex- Roman Catholic Church in Pilsen. debase or disrespect the building’s history. But we have plorer and geographer Henry SUBSCRIPTIONS Some think this type of repurposing is sacrilegious. to first get involved. Arctowski. Regular First 16 1873. Jan Matejko establishes a Mail Class school of fine arts in Krakow. Perspectives UNITED STATES 17 SAINT Jadwiga d’Anjou 1-year $22.00 $35.00 1629. Birth of Poland’s warrior 2-year $41.00 $67.00 king, Jan Sobieski. 3-year $57.00 $96.00 18 St. Simon of Lipnica FOREIGN (except Canada) 19 1980. Lt. Col. Matt Urban, A Triathlon Is Easy Next to Soviets and Polio 1-year $28.00 $46.00 America’s most decorated sol- by Jake Halpern be picked up between midnight and times I get the sense that to be Pol- 2-year $52.00 $89.00 dier, receives Medal of Honor. dawn. Babies were weatherized, ish, at least in my wife’s view, is to 3-year $75.00 $132.00 20 Blessed Czeslaw In two weeks I’m competing in a left outside in their strollers while embrace a kind of prolonged, quiet CANADA 21 1901. Dedication of St. Jo- triathlon—on a relay team with my mothers shopped at the grocery suffering. 1-year NA $46.00 saphat Basilica, Milwaukee, store, even in the blustery depths of What is a five-hour triathlon if 2-year NA $89.00 in-laws, Polish immigrants in their 3-year NA $132.00 Wisc. mid-60s. My mother-in-law, Bar- winter. At the dentist’s office, when not that? It’s no coincidence that my DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION. Same rate as 22 1982. End of martial law in Po- bara, is a three-time cancer survivor Kasia got her cavities drilled, there wife’s family chose a sport of delib- land that lasted for 586 days. “United Statees Regular Mail Rate.” E- who lost the use of one eye because were no painkillers. She recalls, for erate misery. They have even per- mailed on mailing date. 23 1885. Ojczyna (Fatherland) of radiation treatment. She’ll do the a second-grade field trip, visiting a suaded me (at least partly) that pam- DISCOUNTS. For non-profit and orga- founded in Buffalo. Semi-weekly charred field where a commercial pering sometimes brings a steady, newspaper. Ceased publication 1.2-mile swim in 60-degree water. nization subscription discounts, call 1 (800) 422-1275. in 1887. My father-in-law, Mirek, who had airliner had recently crashed. Burnt creeping rot—a complacency that 25 St. Jacob THE GREATER polio as a child, will do the 56-mile sneakers still littered the ground. corrodes the soul. So I’m racing Free Digital Subscriptions for Patron of laborers. By Polish bike ride, across very hilly terrain, The message seemed clear enough: with the Poles. Clergy, ELECTED Officials. To Life is short, sometimes a bit shorter Last week I learned that I have an keep elected officials abreast of issues custom, half of all eggs laid on his one good leg. And me? I’m affecting the Polish American commu- today are given to the poor. doing the 13.1-mile run. But as a than expected, so get to it. inguinal hernia. It’s uncomfortable, nity, the Polish American Journal will 1932. Signing of the Soviet-Pol- healthy 41-year-old, I don’t have By comparison, my upbringing but not crippling. When I visited the provide free PDF editions of the news- ish Non-Aggression Pact. any against-all-odds story line. in America seems pampered: heated doctor’s office, the nurse told me, paper to state- and nationally-elected 26 St. Ann My wife, Kasia, it should be not- classrooms, cable television, ample apologetically, that she wouldn’t be officials and government agencies rep- Mother of the Virgin Mary. resenting Polish American communi- ed, is doing the entire race: swim, Novocain, doting Jewish parents. able to schedule my surgery until ties. To have your representative placed Her feastday is the tradition- Thank God for all that. Still, there after the triathlon. But she gave me al harbinger of fall. bike and run. This is fine with me on this list, please send his or her name, 28 1812. Birth of prolific Polish nov- because, honestly, she has always are moments when I secretly envy the green light to run. I envisioned address, and email address to info@pol- amjournal.com. elist Jozef Ignacy Krasinski. been three times the man I am. Kasia my wife’s childhood of deprivation. myself tenderly limping across the She seems—as do her parents finish. And then I smiled. It wasn’t The diocesan offices of Roman Cath- 30 1966. United States Postal was born in 1975 in Warsaw. These olic, Polish National Catholic, and other Service issues stamp in honor were the cold, hard days of commu- and her brother—largely unfazed by the Warsaw Uprising, or cancer or faiths within Polish American commu- of Poland’s millennium nism. She recalls the winter when such inconveniences as hunger, cold polio, but it would do. nities may also request a free PDF sub- 31 1928. Halina Konopaczka temperatures dropped to 22 below and muscle fatigue. They also share v v v scription at the above email address. wins Poland’s first Olympic gold zero and the school’s coal-fed heat- a resilience born from a common Jake Halpern is an American REFUNDS and CANCELLATIONS. Re- in discus. ing system failed. Put on your coats narrative. They came from Poland, writer, commentator, and radio quest for subscription cancellations and hats, the teachers told students, on the great sprawling plains of producer. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., he must be made by calling (800) 422-1275. This paper mailed on or Refunds will be prorated based on one- before resuming class. No one com- Central Europe that my brother-in- attended City Honors School, and half of the remaining subscription bal- before June 29, 2017. plained because it would make no law once described to me as “Rent later graduated from Yale Universi- ance plus a $5.00 cancellation fee. There The August 2017 edition will difference. a Battlefield.” First the Mongols ty. This article first appeared in the is no charge for transferring remaining be mailed on or before My wife understood this from arrived, then the Swedes, then the Wall Street Journal. Reprinted with subscription balances to new or existing accounts. July 27, 2017 birth. Crying infants were never to Germans, then the Russians. Some- author’s permission. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • JULY 2017 www.polamjournal.com 3 Polish Singers Meet in Philadelphia for International Convention PHILADELPHIA — The Polish Singing Society #182 of New Jersey Monetary Awards are provided to At the business meeting, David bus; and General Secretary Adri- Singers Alliance of America held its and Club Filarets #311 of Michi- the choirs who place in the top three Zagorski of Philadelphia was elect- anne Kusmierczyk, all of Buffalo. 51st International Convention here, gan. The top scoring choir which is in their category. In addition, the ed General Choral Director, and Ma- A scholarship was awarded from May 25-28, 2017, at the Sheraton District IX to Krystian Sekowski, a Society Hill Hotel, hosted by Dis- graduate of the University of Alber- trict VII of the Alliance and coor- PSAA Awards Scholarship ta, concert pianist, choral conductor, dinated by the Philadelphia Choir, to Concert Pianist organist and instructor, who is tak- Marcella Kochanska Sembrich At its 51st International Convention, the Pol- ing private lessons preparing for au- Chorus #321. ish Singers Alliance of America voted to approve a ditions for future study. The Convention consisted of scholarship award to Krystian Sekowski of Edmon- The concert featured a 200+ business meetings, elections, a cho- ton, Alberta. voice choir, along with individual ral competition, awards ceremony, Sekowski is a concert pianist and the Choral Con- performances by the top scoring Mass, and concert. Outgoing Gener- ductor and Music Director for the Edmonton Latin choirs. In celebration of District al Choral Director Izabella Kobus- Mass Society. He is a graduate of the University of VII’s 100th anniversary, conductor Salkin organized the competition Alberta, and has studied in Poland, Austria and Italy. Janusz Sporek led “Niescie Chwale and concert, which featured thirteen A member of the Polonia Choir Society of Edmonton Mocarze” and “Ojcze Nasz.” The choirs from the United States and — the highest scoring choir in the Competition held Canadian choirs celebrated Cana- Canada. The five judges in atten- at the Convention — Sekowski filled in as accompa- da’s 150th Anniversary. Symfonia dance were from Poland and United nist during the rehearsal for the Convention Concert. Chorus of Hamilton performed “To- States. The talented young musician was put forward as ronto in Bloom” and Polonia Choir a candidate by the President of the Polonia Choir So- Society of Edmonton performed COMPETITION RESULTS. In the ciety, Ela Ostapowicz. “Hallelujah” by Canadian com- category of mixed choirs, Polonia The PSAA offers an annual scholarship to each poser, Leonard Cohen. The rous- Choir Society of Edmonton, Al- of its four districts annually. Other winners include ing closing, featuring all choirs to- berta placed first, Aria Chorus #303 Jakub Jozef Orlinski, a Metropolitan Opera Compe- gether, along with soloists, “Hymn of New Jersey second, and Hejnal tition winner, and Michael Hawk and Emily Helen- Chorow Polonijnych,” was led by Chorus #323 of Brooklyn placed Sekowski playing at PSAA Convention after receiving brook of Western New York, who have performed Izabella Kobus-Salkin. third. In the Female division, the scholarship. nationally. v v v host chorus, Marcella Kochanska The next International Conven- Sembrich placed first, followed by awarded the coveted Hlond Trophy, Mazurek Family has provided fund- ria Lesniak of Ontario as Assistant tion is schedule for May of 2020 Jutrzenka Singing Society of Brook- a gift of the interwar Polish Govern- ing in memory of long-time General Choral Director Maria Lesniak. Of- in Buffalo, N.Y. The Polish Singers lyn, N.Y. and Club Filarets #331 of ment, was the Polonia Choir Soci- Choral Director, Antoni Kazmierc- ficers elected were: President Mary Alliance of America was founded in Michigan. Two choirs were award- ety of Edmonton, Alberta, under the zak, for the director of the choir re- Lou Wyrobek; Vice President Gary 1889 and is the oldest Polish Ameri- ed in the Men’s category: Chopin direction of Oksana Ostashevska. ceiving the Hlond Trophy. Bienkowski; Treasurer Frances Cir- can Cultural organization.

“The Boy Who Wanted Wings” Wins IPPY Book Award Washington PAC NEW YORK — On May 30, Turks in an attempt to lift the siege. Festival of Minneapolis-St. Paul Expresses Concern 2017, author James Conroyd Martin As crucial and consequential as the on August 11, 12, and 13. He looks collected a Gold Medal IPPY at the 1066 Battle of Hastings, the ensuing forward to interacting with his Min- over Orchard Lake Copacabana in New York City. The battle changed the course of Euro- nesota readers. Seminary; Calls on IPPY awards are conducted each pean history. The Boy Who Wanted Wings is year by the Independent Publisher “I’ve been thrilled by the reac- available in hardcover, softcover, Trump to Waive Visas Book Awards, an organization that tion to the story,” Martin states. “I and e-book where books are sold. WASHINGTON, D.C. — At honors independently published meant it to be a story about cultural Request it at your local library. its annual meeting, June 4, 2017, books from around the world, in- subjects, such as differences in class, More information and an e-mail the Polish American Congress’ cluding those from university press- education, race, and religion. With sign-up are available at the author’s (PAC) Washington Metropolitan es. The Boy Who Wanted Wings the character of Aleksy, I wanted to website: www.JamesCMartin.com Area Division passed a resolu- captured the gold in the Military/ explore the theme of ‘the other’.” His e-mail is JConMartin@ tion expressing concern over Wartime category. GMail.com credible reports that Ss. Cyril & Several years in the writing, this Author Appearance in Au- Books can also be purchased Methodius Seminary in Orchard follow-up to the very successful gust. Martin is scheduled to host through the bookstore section of this Lake, Mich. will be de-Polo- Poland Trilogy features the Pol- a booth at the Twin Cities Polish newspaper. nized or closed. The Division ish winged hussars at the Battle of expressed strong support for the Vienna in 1683 when the Ottoman “... a pitch-perfect follow-up ...” seminary continuing its mission Empire’s siege of the capital of the to Polonia, and urged all to join Holy Roman Empire is on the very “Amidst class and religious tin. A gripping, transporting story in this support. brink of success. A victory there warfare, this story is also a re- of self-determination set against The Washington PAC also would open all of Christian Europe minder that the struggle between fate.” Martin and his award-winning book. passed a resolution calling on to jihad. Christianity and Islam is a great — Kirkus Reviews U.S. President Donald J. Trump deal older than The Conflict. On the eve of Sep- to visit Poland as recognition The Story. Aleksy, a dark-com- 2001. . . . The “This classic dif- tember 11, 1683, a massive Muslim of the special relationship that plexioned Tatar raised by a Polish main characters ferent-worlds love af- Ottoman horde was besieging the exists between Poland and the peasant family, holds in his heart struggle with loy- fair provides the human gates of the imperial city of Vienna United States. the wish to become a Polish hus- alties to family, grounding for a larger and had been doing so since the The Division passed a sec- sar, a lancer who carries into battle race, and country story replete with well- previous July. Now, however, they ond resolution urging Trump to a device attached to his back that as they come to researched period de- were just hours from capturing this issue an executive order wav- holds dozens of eagle feathers. Be- understand that tails about the struggle capital of the Holy Roman Empire. ing visas for Poland. While Po- cause he is a Tatar and a peasant, no fear or evil is of 17th-century Europe The Turks’ intent was to bring Islam lonia has long lobbied for visa this is an improbable quest. When unchangeable.” against the forces of to all of Europe, and this city was waiver status for Poland, how- he meets Krystyna, the daughter of — Leonard Islam, and Martin is a seen by East and West alike as the ever, these efforts have focused the noble who owns the land that his Kniffel, Director, skilled enough storytell- gateway. With the window of time on Congress. Advocates of the parents work, he falls hopelessly in Polish American er to keep the whole nar- closing for Vienna, the walls were resolution pointed out that ef- love. But even though she returns Librarians Asso- rative moving forward about to be breached on September forts to lobby Congress have his love, race and class differences ciation briskly to a very satis- 12 when the vastly outnumbered been proved futile and that the make this quest as impossible as fying conclusion. The author has Christian coalition, led by Polish President has the power to lift vi- that of becoming a hussar. Under “A poor archer in medieval Po- written a pitch-perfect follow-up King Jan III Sobieski and his leg- sas for Poles along the lines that the most harrowing and unlikely land takes aim at the love of his to his Poland Trilogy.” endary winged hussars, descended President Obama used in issuing circumstances, one day Aleksy must life in this epic novel from Mar- — Historical Novels Society choose between his dreams. Kahlenberg Mountain to engage the sweeping executive orders. In a hotly-contested election, the Division elected six members POLISH AMERICAN Polish Knights Pick New Leaders in Maryland to its Board of Directors. Veteran SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Outgoing Grand Knight John board member Jacek Marczyński CULTURAL CENTER Polish ethnic St. Maximilian Kolbe Armstrong stressed that despite the toppled all contenders by receiv- ing 61 votes, while newcomer 308 WALNUT STREET Knights of Columbus Council elect- short time the Council has existed, ed new leaders on June 10. This it has played an active role at Our Tomasz Smok took second place PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 election marks an important step in Lady Queen of Poland Parish, the with 56 votes. Wera Szerszeń, (215) 922-1700 the development of the St. Maximil- only Polish ethnic parish in the Jolanta Melton, former Federa- ian Council, formed in February, as Washington, D.C. Armstrong said tion of Polish Americans activ- When You’re in Philadelphia’s Historic ist Roman Korzan, and Alliance District, Visit The Polish American the first time that the council has the Polish Knights’ crucial support elected officers for a full one year. maintained Holy Saturday and Eas- College-educated attorney Ed- Cultural Center Museum Exhibit Hall Elected were: Jacek Marczyński, ter services, the parish picnic, and at ward Krauze were also elected. Featuring Polish History and Culture an up-and-coming local Polonian a Mass for Polish resistance fight- Two long-term board members OPEN 10:00 a.m. TO 4:00 p.m. • FREE ADMISSION activist, as Grand Knight. He had ers, who struggled against the Com- did not cross the bar, receiving January through April • Monday to Friday previously served as Deputy Grand munists after 1944. only 36 votes. May through December • Monday to Saturday Knight; Tomasz Kołodziej, Deputy The St. Maximilian Council is Rules and procedural votes Gift Shop is Open During Regular Exhibit Hall Hours Grand Knight; Dr. Wojciech Czaja, the only Polish ethnic council of punctuated the four-hour-long Closed on Holidays meeting, which was attended by Visit Us on the Internet: www.polishamericancenter.org Chancellor, replacing Roman Kor- the Knights of Columbus active in zan, a well-known Polonian leader. Maryland. seventy local Polonians. 4 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • JULY 2017

aciej Golubiewski was ap- public relations and narratives. I am it formally sees an increase in dem- pointed head of the Polish currently working on some projects ocratic rule. What critics are point- Consulate General in New Man on a Mission in that regard. ing to is the supposed “illiberalism” York.M On January 16 of this year. Back to Poland, what I am really of the currently implemented model Born in Łódź, Poland, in 1976, keen to portray to Jews is that Po- or, if one reads Tocqueville, a dan- Golubiewski graduated Phi Beta land is probably now one of the saf- ger of a “tyranny of the majority.” Kappa and summa cum laude est places in the world to be Jewish. That accusation remains a slogan. from Washington and Lee Uni- The situation of the Constitutional versity (1999) with a Bachelor of The Polish Consulate General Tribunal, which the previous gov- Arts degree in Philosophy, Politics is in New York, but Poles, Polo- ernment tried to “pack”, is a case and Economics and has a Master nians, and Americans who should in point. What I always underlined of Arts degree in Political Science learn about Poland can be found in conversations with my local from the Johns Hopkins Univer- in other big cities of your district partners is that the Constitutional sity (2005). He also holds an Inter- (like Buffalo, Philadelphia, and Court is a very different body from national Baccalaureate Diploma Boston) as well as smaller towns the US Supreme Court. While both from the United World College of (New Britain, Worcester, Bing- practice “judicial review”, the Su- the Atlantic in the UK. Golubiewski hamton). preme Court always involves “case received academic scholarships As I mentioned in my previous and controversy” and constitutional from all three institutions. answers, in my just four months issues are resolved in the context After graduation, he moved to in office, I visited Ohio (Toledo, of a particular case, which is adju- Washington D.C., where he spent Cleveland, Akron), Pennsylvania dicated and granted a ruling in fa- three years in business consulting An Interview with (Pittsburgh), Connecticut (New vor of one or the other party. The at Charles River Associates Inter- Britain), upstate New York (Roch- Constitutional Court, on the other national (CRAI) before going on to Maciej Golubiewski ester), New Jersey, and Boston. In hand, simply says whether a given graduate school. During his stud- some places like Toledo, there have parliamentary bill agrees with the ies, Golubiewski interned with the the new Polish Consul General in New York barely been any official visit from Constitution. That is it. There is, of office of Senator Richard Lugar, Poland in years. As I said, the min- course, a duty on the part of the leg- served as a summer fellow at the as an expert on the EU and foreign semitism such as anti-Zionism that istry of foreign affairs and the min- islative to change the law to ensure Heritage Foundation and was an policy. He speaks Polish, English deny or limit the right of Israel to istry of development have viewed that a new bill contains legal provi- associate scholar at the Center for and French. exist. I hope that in return, Jewish very positively our efforts to en- sions in line with the court’s ruling. European Policy Analysis. For close The Polish American Journal communities will go on record pub- hance economic relations with the Under no circumstances, though, to five years, he was a teaching as- interviewed Consul General about licly supporting the current govern- Great Lakes regions of the so-called the court acts as a judge involved in sistant and lecturer in political sci- his education in the United States, ment and the strategic relationship “rust belt.” I believed I mentioned a “case and controversy” and does ence and international relations at the role of the Consulate, ties with that Poland and Israel have with educational initiatives in the larger not have the power to change policy the Johns Hopkins University and the Jewish community, and politi- each other. A lot of work remains consular district, too. I would really decisions. The legislative is simply spent two semesters as a visiting cal changes in Poland and Europe. to be done to oppose vestiges of like to cooperate with Polonia orga- admonished to produce a better law professor at Mannheim University We thank him for his time. anti-Polish bias. I hope that that nizations and get involved together next time to avoid controversy. Un- in Germany. American Jewish community will in the celebrations of the 100th an- fortunately, we have seen attempts In 2008, he joined, as an estab- continued from last month unequivocally stand behind Poland niversary of Poland’s independence to change the role of the Constitu- lished official, the Directorate Gen- in its efforts to widely promote the next year. tional Court. I will not say much eral for Development and Rela- New York is also a major cen- Polish Righteous and the truth about more, but it is telling that in the US tions with African, Caribbean and ter of the American Jewish com- the threat of death that faced Poles if American troops arrived this tradition that manner of judicial Pacific countries at the European munity. Poles and Jews have had they helped Jews during the war as year in Poland and have been review, called “advisory opinion”, Commission in Brussels as a desk a complex relationship through well as the Home Army’s unequivo- warmly received across the coun- was never supported for fears of officer responsible for regional po- the centuries and — especially in cal condemnation of those who be- try. Can you tell us something judicial interference with the legis- litical and economic cooperation the post-Holocaust period — that trayed Jews by carrying out death about Polish-U.S. security ties? lative branch of the government. In with the Horn, East and Southern relationship has been strained. sentences against those people. The historical presence of thou- fact, the Constitutional Court is for- Africa region. During that time he How do you plan on building bet- The same goes for relations sands of US troops as a part of the mally not a part of the judiciary in participated in the Economic Part- ter ties with the American Jewish among American Jews and Polish- NATO effort to enhance its eastern Poland, which remains an autono- nership Agreement free trade ne- community? Since both Poles and Americans. I encounter many Jew- flank, not to mention the unfreezing mous branch of the government and gotiations with the African regional Jews suffered at Nazi hands, what ish leaders in the United States, who of the missile defense shield initia- contains the Polish Supreme Court. blocks. In 2011, he was transferred possibilities do you see for com- wish that there would be more co- tive, testify to constantly improving I seldom hear this explanation but to the newly created European Ex- mon cause on issues? operation among the communities security ties between Poland and the it does clarify matters to a lot of ternal Action Service, where, since I believe both communities, where historically there has been United States. As I said earlier, the Americans who are not familiar 2012, he had been responsible for Poles and Jews, have realized by no conflict among them (in contrast public diplomacy potential of that with the European judicial system. preparing the EU’s Foreign Affairs now that they share more interests to many other communities in the cooperation is huge and I have al- Unfortunately, to a large degree Council positions on the develop- than problems. My ambition is — States). These communities of, what ready mentioned my initial efforts to political conflict over the Constitu- ing conflict in Syria. Most recently, and I have voiced it in my meetings sometimes is called “white ethnics,” underscore this relationship. There tional Tribunal issue emanates from between 2014 and 2016, Golu- with representatives of American have many common causes and will be more. the lack of understanding of what its biewski served as the Deputy Chief Jewish organizations — to ensure have suffered from discrimination proper role is. On top of it, the Pol- of Mission and the Head of the Po- partner-like relations with little in America. Jews are well aware of Poland’s current government ish constitutional tradition does not litical Section at the EU Delegation room for internecine accusations anti-Polonism and we could jointly has been criticized in many quar- have a “political question” doctrine, to Lebanon in Beirut. and claims that are of no use to any promote each other’s communities ters as rolling back democracy which limits the involvement of the Golubiewski sits on an advisory of the sides. while, of course, promoting harmo- and trying to control the court Supreme Court to purely legal ques- board of the Integral Economic Poland is probably the strongest nious cooperation across all ethnic system (especially your Constitu- tions not political ones. Development master programs at supporter of Israel in Europe, and groups. tional Tribunal). What would you the Catholic University of America in particular this government. I al- I believe Polish Americans can say to people who are concerned Thank you for your time, and in Washington, D.C, and for almost ways quote from Jaroslaw Kaczyn- learn a lot from the American Jews that Poland is slipping into a “less all the best to you and the consul- ten years has been associated with ski’s speech in Bialystok, where he in the area of self-organization, rep- democratic” model? ar offices. the Sobieski Institute in Warsaw calls to oppose new forms of anti- resentation and building positive Whatever may be said of Poland, Thank you.

Trump Visit Immigration Crash Victims continued from cover thus to the alliance with the Eastern Euro- continued from cover continued from cover pean states — in the dark for months. Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, The announce- ly come into Europe,” said Polish Foreign Min- Ploski. Bulgaria, Romania, Austria and the Bal- ment of Chancellor ister Witold Waszczykowski. He also said that In the coffin of General Bronislaw Kwiat- tic states of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia Angela Merkel fol- people from Africa and the Middle East do not kowski there were 14 body parts belonging to — was established in summer 2016. It in- lowing the NATO want to be transferred to Poland. seven other people, Pasionek said, adding that cludes all the important countries border- and G7 summits — Konrad Szymański, Poland’s deputy foreign post-mortems would be finished by April next ing the Adriatic, the Baltic, and the Black that Europe must minister in charge of European affairs, said that year. Sea. On the surface, its purpose is to bring take its fate into the European Commission’s decision “may Polish officials have criticized Russian offi- together leaders of 12 nations for talks on its own hands and move us further away from a necessary politi- cials for disrespecting their dead. developing energy and infrastructure ties. could no longer rely cal compromise on migrant policies and may “Today we know that there was no diligence However, the initiative is linked to on the United States deepen divisions within the European Union.” in (the post mortems conducted in Russia). — marked a turning the so-called Intermarium alliance of the Chancellor Angela He added that Poland was ready to defend its There was nonchalance in the best case, and ill- point. The German 1920s. At that time, nationalist and fascist Merkel said Eu- arguments at the Court of Justice, and said that will in the worst case,” Magdalena Merta, the government is re- forces had taken part in the alliance with rope can no longer problems stemming from the implementation widow of Tomasz Merta, a senior culture minis- turning to an inde- the United States against the Soviet Union. rely on the United of what he described as “erroneous” decisions try official who died in the crash, told the Polish pendent great power At the same time, the alliance was always States. taken in September 2015 have affected all EU state agency PAP. directed against German hegemony in Eu- policy, regardless of states. She accused Russia of “displaying a filthy at- rope. the United States and, if necessary, against In September 2015, EU leaders agreed that titude towards our dead.” Trump’s meeting with the leaders of it as well. Polish Defense Minister Wytold each country would accept a number of mi- Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Ma- this alliance is a may signal that the White Waszyczykowski has condemned Merkel’s grants over two years to alleviate the pressure ria Zakharova Russia rejected the accusations, House is reintroducing the Intermarium statement as “exaggerated and unneces- on Greece and Italy, which have seen the arrival saying they were “absolutely unfounded,” and strategy, which would exacerbate conflicts sary.” of tens of thousands of people from the Middle that Moscow was under pressure from Warsaw with Germany. At the same time, Trump The Law and Justice Party (PiS) gov- East. to “hand over the remains as soon as possible.” is reacting to growing domestic pressure, ernment continues to work closely with the EU leaders agreed to relocate a total of about Zakharova said “the identification of the bod- especially on the part of the Democrats, United States, even though the foreign pol- 160,000 migrants of more than two million peo- ies was done directly by Polish representatives who want to force his government to take a icy orientation of the Trump government ple who arrived in Europe since 2015. and relatives of the dead.” tougher course against Russia. Trump had was long unclear. It is hoped the Trump- — From Reuters, PAP, — From Reuters, PAP, previously left his attitude to NATO — and Duda meeting will change that. and Radio Poland reports and Radio Poland reports POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • JULY 2017 www.polamjournal.com 5

Religion Named New Director of Development Pro-Life Democrats Protest at Kosciuszko by Benjamin Fiore, S.J. hOllywOOd PENalIZES Ca- dishwashing system to the Mother Foundation vIEZEl FOR ROlE aS JESUS. Marianne (Cope) Westside Kitchen. STO laT TO… Newly ordained Reacting to Democratic national Speaking with Polish fi lm critic The new system enables the Kitchen priests for the Buff alo Diocese, chairman Tom Perez’s “line in the Łukasz Adamski, Jim Caviezel, to serve the people and also protect Cole Webster and Luke Uebler … sand” for Democrats which put the who portrayed Jesus in Mel Gib- the environment by eliminating the Deacon Daniel U. Golinski of the party squarely on the side of total son’s fi lm “The Passion of the use of Styrofoam serving items. Buff alo Diocese recently assigned support for abortion rights, pro- Christ,” noted that after the fi lm he as vocations training chairman for Life activists pushed back by not- no longer was “one of the fi ve most haPPy aNNIvERSaRy TO … the Boy Scouts and Deacon Wil- ing that he was “alienating the 23% popular actors in the studio.” He Buff alo Diocese priests on the an- liam J. Walkowiak on being as- of Democratic voters who identify mentioned that he would be inter- niversary of their ordinations: Fr. signed to ministry at Roswell Park as pro-Life and 44% of Democrats ested in working with Mel Gibson Mark Wolski, Fr. Charles Zadora Cancer Institute. who oppose taxpayer funding of on a sequel reportedly titled “The (50 years), Fr. Leon Biernat (25 Fr. Charles Slisz on coming out abortion.” Pro-Life Democrats such Resurrection.” Deeply moved by his years) … The Polish parish of Ss. of retirement to take on the role of as Dan Lipinski (D-IL) have been role as Jesus, he said that he found it Peter & Paul in Tacoma, Wash., rector of the cathedral parish in Buf- welcomed to speak to the annual his “duty to live in accordance with celebrating its 125th anniversary. falo … Fr. William Blazek, S.J. on march for Life. the gospel every day and to give The fi rst priest at church was Fr. his appointment as national direc- witness to the truth.” Michal Farfara in 1908. A banquet tor of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer POlISh PRIEST TO SERvE ST. was held following the June 11 An- Network (Apostleship of Prayer) JOhN gUalBERT. A native of Rz- EwTN ChaIRMaN IN NEw vaT- niversary Mass. and Eucharistic Youth Movement. NEW YORK—The Kosciuszko eszów, in southeastern, Poland, Fr. ICaN ROlE. Michael Warsaw, The Reverend Leon Czeslaw He succeeds Fr. Jim Kubicki, S.J., Foundation announced that Tomasz Marcin Porada learned English at chairman and executive director of Kachel, OSPPE, retired priest of who held the offi ce since 2003. (Certifi ed Fund the University of Buff alo, as well EWTN, has been named by Pope the Diocese of Providence, cel- Fr. Jeff rey Nowak on his recent Kierul, CFRE as with the Felician Sisters in their Francis as a consultor to the Vatican ebrated his 60th anniversary of his appointment as this year’s honor- Raising Executive) has joined the nearby convent. He off ers Mass in Secretariat for Communications, Ordination, June 25, 2017. A Mass ary chairperson of Buff alo Dio- Foundation as its new director of Polish at Our Lady of Częstochowa one of 12 new consultors. The Sec- of Thanksgiving was off ered at St. cese’s Catholic Communications development. Church and fi nds the people very retariat for Communications, estab- Adalbert Church in Providence, Campaign. The parochial vicar of Kierul has excelled in nonprofi t welcoming … Fr. Michael Burzyn- lished by the pope in 2015, is tasked R.I., which was followed by a re- St. Vincent de Paul parish in Ni- development and leadership posi- ski, pastor of St. Gualbert’s is spear- with restructuring and consolidating ception in Cranston. Fr. Leon was agara Falls, N.Y., posts his spiritual tions for over 15 years, bringing heading the celebration of the par- the Holy See’s various communica- born in Kalety, Poland. He studied thoughts to Facebook, connecting energy, focus, and experience to ish’s 100th anniversary. He has also tions outlets. philosophy in Krakow, and theol- to his over 800 friends. Comments building a new philanthropic pro- taken on the role of administrator Warsaw has worked with Mother ogy in Warsaw. He was ordained on the scriptures of the daily Mass gram at the Kosciuszko Foundation. of St. John Kanty & St. Adalbert’s Angelica’s network since 1991. It is by His Eminence Cardinal Stefan and special treatment of holy days Recently, he led Regis College’s Churches in Buff alo. Fr. Porada, now the largest religious media net- Wyszynski. Fr. Leon taught religion as well as brief biographies of the annual leadership giving program, who did much of his seminary train- work in the world, reaching more in Poland until coming to the United saints of the day fi ll out his mini where he took an active role in the ing in the Rzeszów diocesan semi- that 268 million TV households in States in 1976, and later became homilies that people can read at overall direction, strategy, and inte- nary fi nds camaraderie with other more than 145 countries and terri- chaplain at Newport Hosptial. He their leisure any time during the gration of development, alumni re- Polish priests recently established in tories. was then assigned to Our Lady of day. On Catholic Communications lations, and advancement services. the Buff alo area: Fr. Józef Dudzik Czestochowa in Coventry, and lat- he said, “The challenge of spread- Prior to his work at Regis, Kierul (pastor of St. Brendan on the Lake kNIghTS dONaTE dIShwaSh- er chaplain for St. Joseph and Our ing the Gospel message continues to was a senior development offi cer at Parish in Newfane) and Fr. Dawid INg SySTEM. Grand Knight Lady of Fatima hospitals. He served challenge us as a Church. We need the Archdiocese of Boston. Krzeszowski (parochial vicar of Richard Dziekowicz and Jerome for 30 years until his retirement at to continue to fi nd new ways to “We are very fortunate to have St. John the Baptist Parish in Ken- Donovan of William E. Burke-Uti- St. John Vianney Residence in Prov- bring the Gospel of Christ alive and someone with Tomasz’s depth more). ca, N.Y. Council 189, donated a new idence, where he currently resides. to the world.” of philanthropic experience and knowledge of our community as our new director of development,” said Marek Skulimowski, president, Msgr. Machalski Leaves Legacy at Orchard Lake Schools and executive director of the Kos- A graduate of St. Mary’s Prep in John Paul II, a shrine the archbishop seminary was blessed with a man by Daniel Meloy ciuszko Foundation. “He will be a 1976, St. Mary’s College in 1980 visited in the buildup to Synod 16, who was able to bring his lived great asset as we work to grow our ORCHARD LAKE, Mich. — So and named rector and chancellor of and the celebration of the 1,050th experience and sense of leadership philanthropy program.” much of Msgr. Thomas Machalski’s Orchard Lake Schools in 2011, the anniversary of Poland’s conversion style that wasn’t so evident in the life has been spent at the Orchard Brooklyn, N.Y., native considers to Christianity. past.” Lake Schools, he has a hard time Orchard Lake his second home. “The mission of what Orchard Msgr. Machalski told The Michi- “Król Polski!” putting the schools’ impact on his “I’m proud Lake Schools is about never chang- gan Catholic his time at Orchard life into words. of all our gradu- es, preparing students, either at the Lake was made easier with the sup- Washington Polish Msgr. Machalski returned to his ates, they all prep or seminary, to go out and port of Archbishop Vigneron and Saturday School Ends native Brooklyn, N.Y., ending his leave here spread the Gospel message,” Msgr. now-retired Auxiliary Bishop Fran- Year with a Bang six-year tenure as the 11th chan- well-prepared,” Machalski said. “To live out the cis Reiss, who served as the arch- cellor of the Orchard Lake Schools Msgr. Machal- mission of Orchard Lake Schools, diocesan liaison to the seminary, as WASHINGTON, D.C. — To and rector of Ss. Cyril & Methodius ski (photo, left) service to God, Church or country, well as other priests in the Archdio- shouts of ‘Król Polski!’ (‘King of Seminary, which prepares lay peo- said. “There and their fellow human being. That cese of Detroit. Poland!’), a near record number of ple and foreign-born seminarians — is always this is constant.” “Looking back on my time here 68 students completed the 2016-17 primarily from Poland — to serve sense of gratifi cation during gradu- Fr. Walter Ptak, dean of human [I am most proud that] I had the op- school year at the Our Lady Queen the Church. ation, when you are sending peo- formation at Orchard Lake Semi- portunity to continue the tradition of Poland Polish Saturday School in “Orchard Lake has been so much ple out to the world. That we have nary, attended St. Mary’s College of Orchard Lake Schools,” Msgr. suburban Washington, June 3. part of my life,” said Msgr. Machal- helped them realize the gifts God with Msgr. Machalski and said the Machalski said. School Director Ewa Chlebows- ski, who will be going on sabbatical has given them, putting them in the monsignor’s experience as a parish Msgr. Machalski said the Or- ka stated that the younger classes before taking up parish ministry for service of others.” priest helped the seminarians gain chard Lake Schools’ Board of Re- were particularly strong, with a re- the Diocese of Brooklyn. “I never During his time as rector and a greater understanding of what lies gents has yet to decide on new rec- cord 18 students in the kindergarten thought I would come back here chancellor, Msgr. Machalski said ahead in their ministry. tor or chancellor, or whether the class. Fr. Jerzy Frydrych SCh, pas- in a leadership position. But it was he was most proud of Archbishop “He was very down-to-earth and position will be combined. Before tor of Our Lady Queen of Poland, really like a homecoming in many Allen H. Vigneron naming the Or- approachable to the guys,” Fr. Ptak Msgr. Machalski, the two prior noted the importance of parental en- ways. To experience things come chard Lake Schools’ chapel the of- said. “To the seminarians, he served chancellors weren’t rectors. gagement in nurturing and building full circle.” fi cial archdiocesan shrine to St. a fatherly role as rector. I think the — Michigan Catholic Polish language and culture in the next generation of American Poles. Modlitwy ThE lIFE aNd lEgaCy of In particular, he cited the example FR. JUSTIN FIgaS, OFM Conv. of one of the teachers whose great- Famed grandparents came to America from PUBLICATION OF PRAYERS. The Polish American we have to off er here, though they be unequal to known and cause you to be invoked. (Say three originator of Journal gladly accepts prayers ads for publication. your merit; and, receiving our vows, obtain by your Our Fathers, Three Hail Marys, Three Glory Be’s). Silesia in the 1880s. the “Fr. Justin They must be received by the 10th of each month, prayers the remission of our off enses. 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Books in Brief Polonian Places My Sister’s Mother Our Mother of Consolation, Mt. Carmel My Sister’s Mother: A cessities in life led her to focus on Memoir of War, Exile, and that rather than on relationships, or by Gregory L. Witul Stalin’s Siberia so it seemed to me as I was growing By Donna Solecka Urbikas up…She did not know how to ac- Our Mother of Consolation The University of Wiscon- cept a present or 316 W Mt. Carmel Ave. sin Press, 2016, 302 pps. how to give one. Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania ‘No one ever Status: Merged by Mary Lanham gave me pres- ents,’ she said of If northeastern Pennsylvania is It was the middle of the night her childhood. ‘I known for one thing, it’s coal. The when Janina Slarzynska, was star- could never give combustible rock that fueled the tled out of her sleep by shouts and Mira anything,’ Industrial Revolution can be found loud bangs on her door. It was 1940 she would la- under vast stretches of the Key- in eastern Poland and the cause of ment.” stone State. To haul the stones to the disturbance was the Soviet se- In 1943 with the help of a Pol- the surface, Eastern Europeans were cret police. With her young daugh- ish Army officer, whom Janina later brought in by the boatload. As the ter, Mira by her side, the NKVD marries, she and Mira managed to Lithuanians, Ukrainians, Slovaks, the summer of 1924. declared that she was under arrested escape the camps eventually mak- and Poles began to settle into the town of Mount Car- All these projects brought the parish debt to $307,980 for crimes against the state. Her ing their way to the United States mel, each group started their own churches and in 1896 and when the Great Depression hit, the situation looked punishment was hard labor. Janina by way of India and England where the Poles of Mount Carmel established Our Mother of dire. The parish survived with the help of the Harris- protested profusely but in vain. She Donna was born before settling in Consolation Roman Catholic Church. burg Diocese and dedicated parishioners — the debt and her daughter were packed on a the Midwest. In America they were In late 1895 Reverend Thomas Messick was trans- was down to $203,000 by 1941. The post-war economy train destined for Siberia far away able to achieve their dream of own- ferred to St Joseph’s Church, Mount Carmel’s first Pol- further helped with it being all paid off by 1953. from her small farm, from her home. ing and running their own farm. ish parish. Since its establishment in 1876, St Joseph’s While the economy was stronger in the early 1950s Janina and Mira were hardly the In the past year, My Sister’s saw stellar growth and by the mid-1890s overcrowding it had collapsed in the coal region by the middle of the only ones; hundreds of thousands Mother: A Memoir of War, Ex- had become an issue. To resolve the problem, a num- decade. Mines were shut and parish and school enroll- of Poles were forcibly removed ile, and Stalin’s Siberia by Donna ber of parishioners purchased three lots on Mt. Carmel ment plummeted, as half the population moved out of from the only lives they ever knew Solecka Urbikas has been recog- Avenue. With about 150 families a dual school-church the region. To save money, all the Catholic schools of to a life of starvation, disease, men- nized as a Foreword Indies Finalist frame two-story building was erected on the corner of Mount Carmel merged in the 1960s, with Consolation tal anguish, and commonly death. and a Midwest Book Award Finalist. Poplar St. and Mt. Carmel Ave. at the cost of $3,100. only having 150 students. In the 1970s the parish was Donna Solecka Urbikas examines After reading My Sister’s Mother, it Father Benedict Tomiak was sent to oversee the down to 1,575 parishioners, but despite the declining her family’s past, focusing on Jani- is obvious why it has garnered such new congregation and on February 12, 1897 cel- numbers, the Polish spirit of the parish was still na, her mother, and the horrendous attention. Urbikas is crafted a re- ebrated the first Mass at Our Mother of Consola- strong. The church supported a Polonia Club effect of war in her poignant and freshingly honest text about the ef- tion. In the first five years the congregation had and Zwiazek Poles Group #483, Polish Masses empowering memoir. fects that war has on its survivors, doubled in size to 980 parishioners and Father and dinners were held, and bands were brought Urbikas skillfully intertwines and inevitably their children. Her Alachniewicz C.S.Sp. of the Holy Ghost Fathers, in for the oc- casional polka bash. her own life story growing up in writing and the tale she relays is who took over the parish in 1903, began plan- As the economy continued to America in the 1950s and her ex- compelling and will impart itself on ning for a larger church. On July 27, 1904 a slide for the next quarter cen- periences as a mother with her own your psyche. groundbreaking ceremony was held for an tury, it became impossible mother’s story. She analyzes the $80,000 stone church. Within two years the for the dwindling Catholic complicated relationship that she About the author. Donna church was completed and a plot of land on population to support all the had with her mother and her sister Solecka Urbikas was born in Eng- Locust Mountain was purchased to be used churches in Mount Carmel. as a result of their experiences in land and raised in the Midwest. She as a cemetery. Initially left plain, the parish In 1995 Our Mother of Con- the labor camps. In the excerpt be- has an MS in environmental engi- hired the famed Polish muralist and paint- solation and four other par- low she describes how her traumatic neering and has been a high school er Henry Niemczynski to decorate ishes were merged to form past influenced the way she -inter science teacher and an environmen- the interior of the church in 1915. Divine Redeemer Parish. acted with the world. tal engineer and is now a realtor and By the 1920s the parish con- Today the Our Mother “My mother’s lifelong preoccu- writer. She and her husband reside gregation stood at 4,400 souls of Consolation campus pation with obtaining the basic ne- in Chicago. and the school, under the tute- lage of the Felician Sisters had serves as the home of Divine Redeemer, where Wojtek Memorial to be Erected over 700 students. With such a high enrollment it was de- some vestiges of its Pol- MONTE CASSINO, Italy — A the Polish 2nd corps, also known as cided to build a new school ish past can still be found memorial to Wojtek — a Syrian the Anders Army in 1942 in Iran and with construction starting in in the stained glass win- brown bear adopted by soldiers of remained with the unit on its combat dows and pierogi sales. the Polish 2nd Corps which fought trail to Italy, where it fought among alongside the Allies in the World others at Monte Cassino, Bologna, War II Italian campaign, including and Ancona. The bear was officially PMA’s Successful Summer Gala the 1944 Battle of Monte Cassino given corporal’s rank and was with by Geraldine Balut Coleman Polonia is one of — will be erected in the town Cassi- the soldiers during the Monte Cassi- her strongest sup- no near the battle site. Wojtek joined no campaign (PAP). CHICAGO — June 2 presented porters, and she a perfect evening for the 37th an- has not forgot- nual Summer Gala hosted by the ten it. As a friend Polish Museum of America (PMA). and supporter of SUPPORT THE PAJ PRESS FUND This is also the year that the PMA the PMA, Pappas n 1978, a voluntary fund-raising campaign was launched by a group celebrates its 80th anniversary, as it has not missed of loyal readers of the Polish American Journal entitled “We Love the continues to host programs of inter- any of the State PAJ Press Fund” in order to help cover rising postage, material est to the Polonian cultural and ar- of Illinois Gen- and production costs. tistic communities and beyond. eral Pulaski Day IDonations to the PAJ Press Fund are also used to support our reader About 225 guests filled the celebrations, held services (postage, telephone, research, etc.), provide newsclippers with ballroom of Café LaCave in Des each year at the stamps and envelopes, and cover extraordinary expenses in producing Plaines, Ill., to enjoy cocktails, to Museum. the paper. The Polish American Journal is not a profit-making ven- peruse the silent auction items, to The evening ture. Thanks to its dedicated staff, the PAJ is pub­lished as a “public converse with old friends, and to lis- continued with service” for American Polonia. ten and dance to the charming music the recognition Donations to the PAJ Press Fund will be acknowledged in the paper of the Anthony Kawalkowski Or- of the PMA’s ma- unless otherwise directed by the contributor. chestra. jor donors. Kot, The formal evening began with Owsiany, and A sincere “THANK YOU” for your donations to the PAJ PRESS FUND: welcoming remarks by Sharon Or- Drobot gave spe- John Halley, Rowland Heights, Calif.; Dennis Piotrowski, Torrance, lowski, the Summer Gala chair, and cial thanks to the Calif.; Julius Warzybok, Woodbridge, N.J.; Regina Wnukowski, Jenny Milkowski, the evening’s Legion of Young Philadelphia; R.J. Zawadzki, Los Angeles; and one Friend of the PAJ. mistress of ceremonies and “Good Polish Women Dziękujemy wam wszystkim! The PAJ thanks all who donated. Day Chicago,” WFLD Fox 32 per- and Mrs. Deborah sonality. The national anthems of Legion of Young Polish Women members. Greenlee for each Mail to: PAJ PRESS FUND of their $10,000 Poland and the United States were pas, the PMA’s honorary gala chair, Polish American Journal sung by Joseph A. Drobot, Jr., donations, along with the Coperni- P.O. BOX 271, NORTH BOSTON, NY 14110-0271 gave remarks about her attachment cus Foundation’s $5,000 gift. Ad- PMA chair, followed by remarks to the Polish Museum, the value I want to make sure the POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL continues its ditionally, $2,500 donations were by Piotr Janicki, Polish consul of recruiting non-Poles to become service to American Polonia. Enclosed is my contribution of $______made by Hubert and Lori Ciorom- general, and an invocation by Rev. members, and a salute to all things Jason Torba, pastor, St. Ferdinand ski, the Polish National Alliance, Polish. and the TAWANI Foundation. With NAME Parish on Chicago’s Northwest side. Pappas serves as treasurer of A toast to everyone attending and a additional donations given to PMA Cook County, Illinois, a post that through its Summer Gala Program ADDRESS promise of a pleasant evening for she has held since 1998. A lawyer, all was made by Richard Owsiany, Book, the silent auction, the raffle, by profession, with an additional de- and anonymous donations, approxi- CITY, STATE, ZIP PMA president, and Małgorzata gree in counseling psychology, she Kot, PMA managing director. mately $125,000 was raised. Please [ ] include [ ] do not include my name in your list of contributors. has perfected these “people skills” Following dinner, Maria Pap- throughout her career. 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hoto concert for the intimate gathering P Funded by the executive director of First Defense year awards to Bogusława Yon, Te- Ministry of Cul- Legal Aid. The program’s modera- by playing Étude E Minor, Opus 25, resa Wierzbicka, and Lidia Kow- ture and National tor was Margaret Ptaszynska, Pol- No. 5 by Fryderyk Chopin on Pa- alewicz. This was followed by a Heritage of the ish radio and TV personality and derewski’s own piano. Biret is the Polish-style luncheon catered by Republic of Po- founder of Omnis Communications. “State Artist” of Turkey, an honor- Chicago’s famed Kasia’s Deli and land, the exhibit This year’s conference was di- ary title given to her because of her plenty of camaraderie among those was available for vided into two segments. The power contributions to the Turkish culture. attending. public viewing of influence with an involvement in Interestingly, in 2007 she was deco- Korzistka is a professor at the Lenard’s Restaurant window display from May 15–19, political and community life was rated with the Cavalry Cross by the Cieszyn Branch of the University of 2017. discussed by Garza and Solowiej. Polish President Lech Kaczynski Silesia, where he teaches piano and EXHIBITION: POLISH PAST IN Turning passion into a profession for her contributions to Polish cul- a number of other music courses. ture through her recordings and per- CHICAGO, 1850 – 1941. On May CELEBRATING WOMEN’S ETH- was discussed by Anasinski and He is a vice president of the Bielsko formances of Chopin’s music. 15, many gathered at the State of NIC VOICES. In observance of Milkowski. Music Society and organizes inter- UNESCO World Press Freedom The conference was attended national master classes for young Illinois Thompson Center, includ- APPRECIATING PMA VOLUN- ing Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner, Day, the Polish Women’s Alliance by motivated women who, not only pianists under the auspices of the TEERS. On May 11, the Polish to participate in the opening of the of America (PWAA), Council 27, shared their experiences in how they University. photographic exhibit, “Polish Past hosted “Celebrating Women’s Eth- balanced their daily lives, careers, in Chicago, 1850-1941.” The ex- nic Voices” on May 21, at the Lone and personal fulfillment, but who hibition was expertly curated by Tree Manor in Niles, Ill. Introduc- also learned from each other. Polish Dictionary App Now Available on Julita Siegel, photography collec- tory remarks were made by Bogu- The Polonian community has Apple, Google, and Windows Stores tions curator of The Polish Museum mila “Bo” Padowski, president of made a significant impact on the of America (PMA). It consisted of the PWAA Council 27, and Antoi- spiritual, cultural, political, and NEW YORK — The Kosciusz- 690,000 headwords, idioms, a collection of 15 panels exhibiting nette Trela, secretary-treasurer of economic life of Chicago for over a ko Foundation launched applica- phrases and translations, no Inter- historic photographs from the pho- the PWAA. A panel discussion fol- century. Polish and Polish American tions of its New Polish-English, net connection required; detailed tographic archives of the PMA with lowed, moderated by Mary Mirecki women have played an important English-Polish Dictionary, avail- view of all headwords; a simpli- corresponding bi-lingual narratives Piergies, English Language editor role as teachers, medical personnel, able for Android and Apple smart- fied guide to grammar in both for each photograph. The exhibit in- of Głos Polek, the PWAA’s publica- entrepreneurs, and activists. They phones and tablets, as well as for languages; and a variety of search cluded various aspects of Chicago’s tion. Panelists were editors of local, have worked to build an outstanding Windows 10 personal computers. tools including full text, search- Polonia life: photos and narratives national, and fraternal ethnic me- community while, at the same time, Thoroughly updated with the as-you-type, and search idiomatic of the earliest of Polish settlers; dia. The panelists were Geraldine raising families. latest vocabulary, The New Kos- expressions. early Polish businesses, churches, Balut Coleman, Chicago Bureau The conference was organized ciuszko Foundation Dictionary is The app is available at a dis- and organizations; the Polish Army chief, associate editor, and reporter by Omnis Communications, a full one of the largest English-Polish counted price of $9.99 (plus appli- in America; public services; the of the Polish American Journal; service, multi-cultural advertising, dictionaries ever published. It con- cable taxes) till August 31, 2017. Chicago Polish press; women’s re- Lidia Kowalewicz, editor of Nar- marketing, and public relations firm tains nearly 142,000 headwords, After that day, it will cost $12.99. ligious organizations; arts and cul- od Polski, the official publication specializing in reaching diverse eth- 109,000 idioms and phrases and All proceeds from the sale of ture; and Polish children and youth from the Polish Roman Catholic nic groups. It was made possible 439,000 translations. The distinc- the dictionary apps will be used of that period. Union of America; Magda Mar- by the Polish Consulate General tive feature of the dictionary is to further the Kosciuszko Founda- Poles began settling in Chicago czewska, news director at Radio in Chicago and Polish Women in that it is based on American Eng- tion’s educational and cultural pro- in the 1850s. They began to estab- WPNA, 1490 AM; Lucyna Migała, Business. lish, although characteristic Brit- grams and activities. lish a community with the construc- program director of Radio WCEV, ish usage as well as forms typical The present dictionary app is a tion of St. Stanislaus Kostka in 1450 AM, an ethnic radio station in PIANIST IDIL BIRET VISITS of other varieties of English have new, digital version of the revised 1867, the first Polish church in Chi- Chicago and general manager of the PMA. On May 17, the Polish Mu- also been noted. New Kosciuszko Foundation Eng- cago. In 1872, this was followed by Lira Ensemble; Alicja Otap, dep- seum of America was honored by a The richness of lexical infor- lish-Polish, Polish-English Dic- the building of Holy Trinity Church uty editor-in-chief of the Dziennik visit from Idil Biret, internationally mation, including not only every- tionary, published in two volumes a few blocks away. The first Polish Związkowy newspaper; and Lidia renowned Turkish concert pianist. day expressions, but also technical by the Kosciuszko Foundation language newspaper, Gazeta Pol- Rozmus, Polish Language editor of The prior evening, Ms. Biret had terminology, literary language, (New York) and Universitas (Kra- ska Chicago, was established. Two Głos Polek of the PWAA. just performed a recital at Roosevelt and archaic vocabulary, makes the kow) in 2003. That Dictionary, fraternal organizations, the Polish The panel discussion focused on University’s Ganz Hall. She was ac- dictionary an indispensable tool in in turn, was a incarnation of The Roman Catholic Union of America the media’s role in advancing truth companied to the Museum by Umut the hands of both English and Pol- Kosciuszko Foundation Diction- and the Polish National Alliance, in journalism, the challenges that Acar, consul general of Turkey, and ish speakers, irrespective of their ary published almost half a cen- were established in 1873 and 1880 Polish-oriented and other ethnic me- Piotr Janicki, consul general of the degree of proficiency in the other tury earlier (1959 English-Polish respectively. Chicago’s Polish dia face in the 21st century, such as Republic of Poland in Chicago. language. volume; 1961 Polish-English vol- population increased rapidly draw- the mission of the Polish ethnic me- Biret enjoyed a tour of the Ignacy Key features include: Over ume). POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • JULY 2017 www.polamjournal.com 9

Polonia of the Eastern Great Lakes WNYPAC Establishes Anti-Defamation Committee by Michael Pietruszka Division of the Broder, Myroslava Solovianenko place in the Town Park on Harlem Polish American and Anna Wojcik, presented “Op- Road from July 13th through the BUFFALO, N.Y. — An Anti- Congress (PAC) era, Cabaret and Jazz.” 16th. The musical groups scheduled Defamation Committee was de- is seeking volun- The Polish Cadets of Buff alo to perform include the Cheektowaga veloped and approved by the Board teers to take over held its 2nd Annual “Cruise, Blues Community Symphony Orchestra, of Directors of the Polish American the maintenance and BBQ” event at their clubrooms Special Delivery, Touch, Rare Vin- Congress, Western New York Di- of the Polish Vet- in Buff alo’s Black Rock neighbor- tage, Villa Maria Chorale, Lenny vision, Inc. This action took place erans’ Plot in St. hood on the 17th ... Buff alo Bishop Gomulka & the Chicago Push, The subsequent to defamatory activities Stanislaus Cem- Richard Malone led the congrega- Boys, Polish Heritage Dancers of that recently took place on 97 Rock, etery, as it was de- tions of St. Stanislaus and Cor- WNY and The Beat ... The General a popular radio station in our area. termined that the pus Christi Parishes in a proces- Pulaski Association Parade will The purpose of the Committee friends and family sion through Buff alo’s Historic be held on Harlem Road in Cheek- will be to serve as a diverse and of those individu- Polonia District to mark the Feast towaga, July 16. Polish Secretary of representative body in receiving als interred there of Corpus Christi, June 18th ... State Anna Maria Anders, daughter complaints, providing reviews and would be more On the 18th, the Meeting House in of World War II hero General Wla- appropriate for Oakville, Ontario presented “Pol- dyslaw Anders, will lead this year’s assessments, and making recom- EaRNS EaglE SCOUT STaTUS. Anthony Rozek of this task than the ska Noc Kabaretowa 2017” featur- parade ... The Pulaski Police As- mendations for reasonable actions Buff alo, N.Y. earned his Eagle Scout status from the PAC board ... Erie ing Kabaret Moralnego Niepokoju, sociation of Buff alo and WNY will to be taken by the board of directors Greater Niagara Frontier Council of the Boy Scouts of County Judge Mi- Paranienormalni, Jerzy Kryszak hold its Family Picnic at Como Park of the Polish American Congress America. He was decorated at a banquet in his hon- chael Pietruszka and Kabaret Skeczów Męczących in Lancaster on August 2nd ... The in instances where defamatory ac- or, June 8, 2017. Rozek, who started as a Cub at St. recently spoke on ... The 63rd Annual Syracuse Pol- St. Stanislaus Polish Arts Festival tivities have taken place within the Bernard’s R.C. Parish, became an Eagle at Troop 864, the topic of Do- ish Festival was held June 23-25, will be held on the parish grounds in community. which meets at the Elks Lodge 1478 in Lancaster, N.Y., mestic Violence in Clinton Square in Downtown Rochester on August 4-5. Polish American Congress, which accepted the St. Bernard’s group when its pro- at a “Conference Syracuse. Entertainers included The American Council for Western New York Division Presi- gram ended. Comparing Italian the Noisy Boys Band, John Ste- Polish Culture will hold its An- dent, James L. Ławicki II remarked, Rozek is shown here with his mentor and Scout and U.S. Crimi- ven’s Doubleshot Band, Destina- nual Convention in Toronto from “It is troubling and a highly unfortu- Leader Jerome Skierczynski. nal Law” in Bari, tion Band, New Direction Band, August 9 through the 13 ... The nate reality that defamatory activi- Rozek will be starting his sophomore year at the Italy . John Spillett Quartet, Melody Lane Buff alo Bisons Baseball team will ties against Polish Americans still State University of New York at Buffalo, where he is The fi rst Buf- Band, EpicSoul Band, and Man- honor Rev. Daniel Palys as its “Pol- exists today despite the eff orts of majoring in business. His parents are Kim Marie and falo Pierogi Fest sfi eld Ave. Band. The Lechowia ish American of the Year,” and Ed the Polish American Congress and Anthony, Jr. Rozek of Buffalo. other like organizations. So long as on the Outer Har- Polish Canadian Dance Company Reska with its Polish Community these disturbing activities continue, bor awarded the ... The 13th Annual Polish Heritage performed and Col. Richard Sloma Leadership Award, at its “Polish we, as a community, must stand following honors to local purveyors Festival was sponsored by the Pol- was named “Pole-of-the-Year. Find Festival Night” at Coca Cola Field ready and prepared to appropriately of pierogi participating: Ru’s Piero- ish Union of America at Gregor’s out more at www.polishscholarship. in Downtown Buff alo on August address and defend against defama- gi - “Most Creative Pierogi” and Garden Grove in West Seneca, org ... The Adam Mickiewicz Li- 15th. The Bisons will play the In- tory activities as they arise.” “Buff alo’s Best Pierogi”; and Keep- June 10th. This year’s theme was brary and Dramatic Circle hosted dianapolis Indians and group tickets ing Traditions - “Most Traditional “Honoring our Veterans - Polish its “St. John’s Eve KupalaFest” at are available from Mark Gordon at Pierogi” ... Raymond Wardynski, its clubrooms in Buff alo’s Historic (716) 846-2018 ... The 2017 Ron- ThE JaCkIE SChMId SChOl- and American”. Entertainment was the owner of Wardynski and Sons Polonia District on the 24th. cesvalles Polish Festival, North aRShIP FUNd announced the provided by the’Buff alo Touch and Meats in Buff alo, passed away re- John Gora & Gorale. The Polish Consulate General America’s largest celebration of recipients of this year’s awards. cently at the age of 96 ... The Polish in Toronto and the Polish Cana- Polish culture in Toronto, will take They are: Eric Barnick, Cheek- Mississauga Polish Day 2017 Arts Club of Buff alo honored Hon. took place, June 10, at Celebration dian Women’s Association hosted place September 16th and 17th. towaga Central / SUNY Buff alo; Carl Bucki, Chief Judge of the U.S. a “Wianki - Noc Swietojanska” More information can be found at Julie Karpinski, Cleveland Hill Square. Entertainment included Bankruptcy Court for the Western Brawo, Zrodlo, Ludowa Nuta, Ko- featuring performances by Adam www.polishfestival.ca ... The AAA / Daemen College; George Poll- District of New York, and Dr. Deb- Woronowicz, Jaroslaw Garbowski, of Western and Central New York inger, Depew Central / Mercy- sorcjum, Radosc-Joy, Polky Village orah Bruch Bucki, at its “Biesiada Band, Lechowia, Novi Singers, OK Kaja Cyganik, Anna Adamczewska will be off ering its “Discovering hurst University; Kelly Glowny, 2017” held at Banchetti’s Banquet Niewulis, Ewelina Ferenc, Tristan Poland” tour with October 5th and JFK High School / Buff alo State Janus, Kompot, Polton, Mr. System, Facility In Amherst, June 1st ... The and Ania Leszonska, and Pawel Murphy, Matti Palonen and Robert 19th, and November 2nd departures University; George Joelak, Laureates’ Concert of the Maria Leszczynski, at the consulate on the ... The Polish Heritage Dancers of Maryvale H.S. / Gannon Uni- Szczepanek. Details are available at and Czeslaw Sadowski Poetry Com- 24th ... The WNY Division of the WNY will host their 20th Anniver- versity; and Carl J. Luksch, St. petition was held at the W. Reymont Polish American Congress held its sary Gala at Kloc’s Grove in West Francis / Temple University. WNYERS have a new source Foundation in Hamilton, Ontario; for Polish food, the Side Door Deli quarterly general membership meet- Seneca, October 14 ... The Msgr. The Fund was instituted in and SWAP Post 114 from Toronto ing at the St. Stanislaus Msgr. Pitass Adamski Polish Saturday School 2013 to honor the life and legacy on Broadway in Lancaster ... The held a picnic at Paderewski Park in Quo Vadis Choir and Camerata En- Center on the 28th ... June 28th, the will host its Annual Banquet at the of Jackie Schmid through the Vaughn, Ontario, June 4th. Syracuse Chiefs baseball team host- Millennium Hotel in Cheektowaga promotion of community in- semble, along with sopranos Kinga Buff alo native William Kowal- Mitrowska, Karolina Podolak and ed the Scranton/Wilkes Barre Rail on October 28th ... The Niagara His- volvement, scholastic achieve- ski launched his latest book, “The Riders at NBT Bank Stadium for torical Society Museum in Niagara- ment, and Polish heritage. Ania Wijcik and pianist Mariusz Best Polish Restaurant in Buff alo,” Michalak, presented “Love and the team’s “Polish Night” ... The on-the-Lake, Ontario will present an Schmid, who took a leader- at the Talking Leaves Bookstore, Polish Heritage Society of Roch- exhibit “Camp Kosciuszko: The ship role in area social, civic, and Peace” to benefi t Radio Rodzina June 7 … On June 9th, Ilona Kowa- AM 530 at St. Eugene De Mazunod ester sponsored a trip to Poland, the Polish Army at Niagara Camp, political organizations, believed lik, Kaja Cyganik, Anna Adamc- “Royal Wedding Tour,” from June 1917-1919” from November 1, that the strongest communities Church in Brampton, Ontario, June zewska-Niewulis, Jarosław Gar- 11th ... Also, June 11th, the Polish 29th through July 12th ... 2017 through November 15, 2018 ... are those where neighbors know bowski, Wojtek Stec, Agata Ślazyk The Buff alo Philharmonic Orches- each other and work together to- Veterans Pilgrimage honoring the and Tomasz Kmiecik presented the deceased soldiers of Gen. Haller’s UPCOMINg.Immaculate Con- tra, under the direction of JoAnn ward common goals. The Fund “Power of Song” at the John Paul ception Parish in Eden will hold a Falletta, will present Krakow-born aims to keep alive her spirit Blue Army on the 100th Anniver- II Polish Cultural Centre in Mis- sary of the founding of Camp Kos- Polish Folk Mass and Pork Chop pianist Konrad Skolarski in recital through the promotion of com- sissauga, Ontario ... Polonia groups Dinner on July 8th ... The Podhale on November 1st, and performing in munity involvement, scholastic ciuszko was held in Niagara-on- across Southern Ontario marked the-Lake, Ontario. Many Polish and Parents and Youth Association “Chopin’s Piano” on November 4th, achievement, and Polish heri- “Kids’ Day” the weekend of June will host its annual “Podhale Picnic” at Kleinhans Music Hall. tage. Canadian dignitaries participated in 10th and 11th ... Rev. Michael this year’s centennial observance at the group’s camp in Franklinville v v v Burzynski, pastor of St. John Gual- ... On June 15th at the the Golden on July 8th and 9th ... On July 9th, If you have an item for this col- POlONIa TIdBITS. Summer Pol- bert Parish in Cheektowaga, was Lion Lounge in Etobicoke, Ontario, Our Lady of Fatima Shrine in Lew- umn, please send the information by ish language courses are being of- installed as the administrator of St. the Polish Jazz Quartet, Novi Sing- iston will observe its “Our Lady of the 6th day of the month preceding fered at the Maryvale Robert Binner John Kanty and St. Adalbert Parish- ers and soloists Joanna Gorska, Ric- Czestochowa / Polish Day” ... This publication month (i.e. July 6 for Educational Center in Cheektowaga es on Buff alo’s East Side by Buff alo cardo Iannello, Anna Kolosowski, year’s 39th Annual Cheektowaga the August issue) to pietruszka@ ... The Western New York (WNY) Bishop Richard Malone, June 10th Karolina Podolak, Michael Robert- Polish American Festival will take verizon.net.

POLISH-ENGLISH Drivetime Polkas TRANSLATOR • Official documents, letters, with “RONNIE D” e-mails, etc. WESTERN NEW YORK’S ONLY SEVEN-DAY-A-WEEK POLKA SHOW • Reasonable rates. • Fast, reliable service by e-mail www.drivetimepolkas.com WXRL 1300AM or regular mail. • Translation to/from other MONDAY-SATURDAY languages available as well. • Over 40 years experience 5:00-7:00 p.m. working with genealogists, attor- neys, businesses, film-makers, WECK 1230AM government, medical profes- SUNDAYS sionals, etc. ANDY GOLEBIOWSKI 8:00-11:00 a.m. 109 Rosemead Lane FOR INFORMATION or Cheektowaga, NY 14227 ADVERTISING RATES, CALL (716) 892-5975 (716) 683-4357 [email protected] POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • JULY 2017 www.polamjournal.com 10 Travelogue – 5 Days in Poland Poland’s Jews: Under a New Roof by Staś Kmieć The shape of the portal suggests The centerpiece of the perma- the combined shape of the Hebrew nent display is a vibrant, color- Part XXIV characters spelling the word chai, or ful full-scale reproduction of the Waving a fi nal good-bye to the “life.” The exterior is subtly consti- tiered timber roof of a seventeenth- ballet hall and the choir room be- tuted by the word Polin repeated in- century wooden synagogue from fore they are reconstructed into new fi nite times on the silk-printed glass Gwoździec, Galicia (photo, left). space, I grabbed my carry bag and envelope, as well as on the perforat- Its vaulted ceiling was painted with was off to the Otrębusy station to ed copper sun-screen panels. meticulously researched and recre- take the regional train to Warsaw. I Polin, the museum’s name ated folk motifs. Once common- stamped my train ticket and stood echoes a Polish-Jewish legend: place on Poland’s plains, such shuls amongst the morning commuters the fi rst Jews to arrive in the tenth were systematically destroyed dur- on their cell phones; some reading century came through a forest and ing the war. the free Metro paper; others sipping heard a whisper from the Heavens Led by Richard and Laura coff ee. saying “Polin” (another Hebrew Brown, an American couple both on The primary reason for the visit name for Poland). The word has the faculty at Massachusetts College of into the city was to view POLIN – same sound as “Po-lin,” meaning Art and Design, the reconstruction the Museum of the History of Polish “rest here.” So they decided to settle is the result of a ten-year project – Jews (Muzeum Historii Żydów Pol- in this place. originally independent of the mu- skich). I had made contact earlier, Before the Second World War, seum. The interior is covered from and a private tour was arranged to Poland was the largest center of Jew- the bimah (raised platform from expedite a quick viewing. ish life in Europe – with over 3 mil- which the Torah is read) to ceiling In Manhattan back in 2012, I lion Jews, about 10 per cent of the with snippets of Hebrew liturgy, zo- had been invited to the Polish Con- overall population. Over 300,000 diac signs, messianic symbols, and sulate for a preview of the Museum members of the Jewish faith lived an array of animals, both real and ahead of its offi cial inauguration. in Warsaw alone, and the capital mythological. Produced by arti- There were many speeches by vari- was one of the most important cen- sans and students, using only period ous chairmen and fundraising direc- ters of Jewish spiritual and cultural materials and tools, it was painted tors, but I was enthralled with the life. Most of Warsaw’s Jews lived in pigments that would have been presentation of Professor Barbara in what was known as the “North- available to builders at the time, Kirshenblatt-Gimblett (New York ern Quarter,” now called Muranów. The painted cupola and bimah of the Gwozdziec Synagogue, a perma- No trace of the original build- University), the Program Director The Germans erected a ghetto there nent exhibit at Polin the Museum of the History of Polish Jews. ing remains; the synagogue in of the Museum’s Core Exhibition. in the autumn of 1942, where over Gwoździec was burnt to the ground With the assistance of PowerPoint 400,000 people were confi ned. In tural programs on April 19, 2013 of Kalisz of 1264, a ducal privi- during World War II. The syna- imagery, she guided the audience summer 1942, around 300,000 in- on the 70th Anniversary of Warsaw lege that guaranteed Jews freedom gogue is a majestic jewel box of a through a tour of model renderings habitants of the ghetto were deport- Ghetto Uprising, I was getting a of religion, protection against false sanctuary, a reminder that the world and off ered an insider’s look of the ed to Treblinka. The remaining in- sneak peek, as the Core Exhibition charges and the right to trade. of the shtetl was not simply a do- road to reality. habitants incited an uprising in April had not been fully completed at that According to legend, King Ka- main of poverty and despair but also During the Communist era, as I 1943. After the uprising had been time. [Editor’s note: Five Days in zimierz the Great (1310-1370) fell a thing of beauty. was completing ethnographic and suppressed, the Germans razed the Poland took place in May of 2013. in love with Esterka, a beautiful 5. Encounters with Moder- folk culture studies in Lublin, no entire ghetto to the ground. Follow- The offi cial opening, with the com- Jewess, and hence looked with fa- nity – 1772-1914 (Wyzwania mention was ever made of Poland’s ing the war, a new residential area pleted Core Exhibition, was on Oc- vor on the Jews. He established a Nowczesności) presents the time Jews. I had to fi nd that out on my made up of buildings in the Stalinist tober 28, 2014. In 2016, POLIN city in his name that grew into one of the partitions when Jews shared own. With fellow student and friend “wedding cake” style was built over won the title of the European Mu- of Poland’s largest Jewish enclaves. the fate of Polish society divided Larry Kozlowski – the director of the rubble. seum of the Year Award (EMYA).] 3. Paradisus Iudaeorum between Austria, Prussia and Rus- Alliance College’s Kujawiaki, we Made from brick salvaged from (1569-1648) presents how the Jew- sia. The exhibition includes the role would venture to hard-to-fi d syna- the ancient streets of the Warsaw ThE CORE ExhIBITION. A mil- ish community was organized and played by Jewish entrepreneurs in gogues and Jewish cemeteries, to Ghetto, the mezuzah mounted on lennium of Jewish history cannot what role Jews played in the coun- the industrial revolution in Polish seek any insight of what had been. the museum’s doorpost, was cho- be reduced to the six-year period try’s economy. It opens with a huge lands. Changes in traditional Jewish I stood before Nathan Rapoport’s sen in an international competition between 1939 and 1945, when Nazi map of the newly created Polish- rituals and other areas of life, and 1948 Monument to the Ghetto He- and was created by father-and-son Germany exterminated six million Lithuanian Commonwealth that fea- the emergence of new social move- roes, one of the fi rst Holocaust me- team Andrzej and Maciej Bulanda. European Jews. While the Second tures the 1,200 Jewish communities ments, religious and political are morials ever constructed. Behind it The cavernous entrance hall forms World War occupies an important in an empire that stretched from the depicted. This period is also marked was the museum – a building that at a high, undulating wall. Similar in place in the exhibition, the institu- Baltic to the Black Sea. One of the by the emergence of modern anti- fi rst glance appeared quite ordinary shape to gorge, it could be a refer- tion is not a Holocaust museum. most important elements in this gal- Semitism, especially after the death in its exterior shape: an almost per- ence to the crossing of the Red Sea The main mission is to present the lery is an interactive scale model of of Józef Piłsudski. fect box. known from the Exodus, or appear richness and variety of Jewish cul- Kraków and nearby Kazimierz. Visitors can sit at an interactive Designed by the Finnish archi- to be the side of an Ark. ture and tradition in Poland. This Religious tolerance made Poland table surrounded by three thrones, tect Rainer Mahlamäki and Ilmari I soon meet Magda Skrętkowicz approach is to make visible what a “Paradisus Iudaeorum” (Jewish representing the three partitioning Lahdelma, the building is rendered from the Communications Depart- Poland and Europe had lost. Memo- paradise). This golden age of the empires and get to know the history in a curved, fl owing sandstone-like ment, who would guide me through rials like the Heroes Monument pay Jewish community in Poland ended of the partitions, as well as the con- material, which was then encased in the museum. The building opened tribute to Polish Jews by remember- with pogroms during the Khmel- sequences for Jews. At a nineteenth- a gleaming façade of glass. and began its educational and cul- ing how they died; the museum is nytsky Uprising – the Cossack re- century train station, they will designed to honor Polish Jews by bellion within the Polish-Lithuanian see the history of mass migration, remembering how they lived. Commonwealth in 1648–1657, STERLING SILVER JEWELRY A presentation of the color and complexity of the Polish-Jewish encounter, the narrative that begins A B C D E with the earliest traces of Jews in Polish territories, moves through the centuries in a multimedia narrative of interactive installations, paintings F and oral histories. It portrays the G I Jewish world in Poland and Eastern H Europe as the vital nation it was. The Core Exhibition consists of eight galleries that document that J K celebrate this thousand-year his- tory. It covers seven historical pe- riods beginning in the tenth century, ALL SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE coming forward to the present, and opening out to the future. ALL ITEMS ARE STERLING SILVER • ALL THESE ITEMS ARE 1. The Forest (Las) tells the tale AVAILABLE IN 14 KT. GOLD • PLEASE CONTACT US FOR PRICING of how, fl eeing from persecution in The museum is housed in a shimmering glass building erected on the site of the Warsaw Ghetto facing the dramatic monument erected atop DESCRIPTION Western Europe, the Jews came to Poland. The painted forest is the the rubble left when the Nazis crushed the ghetto uprising in 1943. A. Polish Princess ...... $7.00 GOLDEN LION symbolic backdrop for the arrival of B. #1 Babcia (Script) ...... $8.00 JEWELRY learn about the role of Jews in the those fi rst Jewish exiles who gave which led to the creation of a Cos- C. #1 Babcia (Block) ...... $8.00 P.O. BOX 199 construction of the railway, or the the country and the museum its Jew- sack Hetmanate in Ukrainian lands. D. Small Eagle ...... $12.00 PORT READING, NJ 07064 Hasidic train that ran between War- ish name. This event is commemorated by a E. Medium Eagle ...... $14.00 saw and Góra Kalwaria, where the (908) 862-1927 symbolic fi re gall leading to the next F. Large Eagle ...... $15.00 2. First Encounters – 10th cen- famous Gerer rabbi lived. The great www.goldenlionjewelry.com is gallery. G. Large Heavy Eagle ...... $35.00 tury-1507 (Pierwsze spotkania) writer, Isaac Leybush Peretz, is pre- devoted to the fi rst Jewish settlers H. Extra Heavy Eagle ...... $40.00 • Add $5.00 S&H 4. The Jewish Town – 1648- sented in an interactive photograph, in Poland. Jews arriving in Poland presents the I. #1 Mamusia (Block)...... $12.00 • Prices subject to change 1772 (Miasteczko) with every item on his desk stand- • Allow 10-14 days for delivery. received a warm welcome from lo- history of Polish Jews until the pe- J. #1 Tatus (Block) ...... $12.00 ing for a given aspect of his life and • If not satisfied, return for refund cal rulers, who saw them as a way riod of the partitions. It is shown by K. #1 Ciocia (Block) ...... $12.00 work. within 15 days. to modernize the economy. The le- an example of a typical borderland Tie Tacks of D, E, ...... $19.00/$21.00 • NJ, NY, CT, and PA residents must gal rights and status of Polish Jews town where Jews constituted a sig- Tie Tacks of F, G, ...... $22.00/$42.00 add appropriate sales tax. continued next month were defi ned by the famous Statute nifi cant part of the population. 11 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • JULY 2017 Polish Chef Our Veterans Fresh Polish-style Salads The “Captain” Remembers by Robert Strybel dressing the lettuce decorate the top with 2 William E. Dobrucki of Cohoes, N.Y., United States Air Force took interest in the sliced hard-cooked eggs; 2) scatter 8 - 10 thin- shared an article with the Polish American former Naval Station for use as a basic mili- Poles may not be big salad eaters like the ly sliced radishes over the lettuce before or af- Journal about Sampson Air Force Base, in tary training base. Custody of the most of French or Italians, but they do have a number ter dressing with sour-cream sauce; 3) scatter Geneva, N.Y., where he the property of the training of tasty, easy-to-prepare favorites: 4 - 5 chopped green onions over lettuce before received his training dur- center was transferred to or after dressing; 4) garnish the basic recipe or ing the Korean War. the Air Force in 1950, and it CUCUMBERS & SOUR CREAM (mizeria). variants 1-3 with chopped chives. Named after Rear Ad- was renamed Sampson Air Peel 2 nice-sized cucumbers and slice into miral William T. Samp- Force Base on November thin rounds. Sprinkle with salt and a bit 1 t SCALDED LETTUCE SALAD (sałata par- son, the facility was es- 15, 1950. sugar and 1 t lemon juice and toss. Fork-blend zona). Core, wash and dry 3-4 small heads tablished initially by the The Air Force spent ½ – ¾ c sour cream and pour over cucumbers, of Boston lettuce. Break up leaves into salad United States Navy as a about $6 million (roughly Serve immediately./Optional: intersperse 1 bowl. In skillet fry 1/8 lb diced pork fatback Naval Training Station $50 million today) on ren- small, thinly sliced onion. Garnish with fresh into golden-brown nuggets, stir in 1 t sugar, (USNTS Sampson) in ovations and, beginning chopped dill if desired. 1 t salt (if using unsalted fatback) and about 1942. Construction of the in February 1951, started facility, formerly 2,600 training what would even- 4 T cider vinegar. Immediately drench lettuce acres of farmland and tually be 16,000 Air Force CUCUMBERS & VINAIGRETTE (mizeria z with hot, sizzling mixture and toss to coat vineyards on the east side recruits. vinegretem). Slice, salt and drain cucumbers leaves evenly. as above. Toss with 1-2 small onions sliced of Seneca Lake, took 270 Dobrucki was among thin and broken up into rings. Dress with vin- days to complete. Along the trainees who arrived in TOMATO SALAD (sałatka z pomidorów). with the training station, lots of 300 each day for the aigrette (see below) to taste. Wash and slice 2-3 firm tomatoes and arrange a 1,500-bed hospital was eight-week indoctrination on large serving dish in a single layer. Chop 1 VINAIGRETTE (winegret). To prepare constructed. The mission course. He graduated Air- med onion fine. Salt & pepper tomatoes and of USNTS Sampson was man First Class (E-3). slightly more than 1/2 c vinaigrette dressing, Airman First Class sprinkle with a little lemon juice. Sprinkle Naval basic training for Sampson AFB was combine 1/3 c cider or white wine vinegar William E. Dobrucki with salt & pepper to taste, 1-2 cloves crushed salad with chopped chives or green onions. large numbers of new re- closed in 1956 and put into garlic, 1 t sugar and (optional) 1 t Provençal Dress with vinaigrette. It can also be dressed cruits and it fulfilled that caretaker status. Since then, or Italian seasoning. Mix well and stir in 1/4 c with liquefied (fork-blended) sour cream. mission: during the war, over 411,000 recruits parts of the facility have been converted to a extra virgin olive oil or canola oil. were trained at the station. civil picnic area called Sampson State Park. In LETTUCE SALAD, POLISH STYLE (zielona SPRING-ONION SALAD (surówka ze szc- In conjunction with the building of Samp- addition, the United States Navy operates the sałata po polsku). For a genuine Polish-style zypioru). Wash well, drain and chop 4 bunch- son, and adjacent to it, the United States Army Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) so- salad, select Boston or bib lettuce (rather than es of green opinions. Sprinkle with salt & established its Seneca Army Depot which was nar test facility on a part of the facility. How- iceberg, leaf, romaine or other varieties). pepper and drench with sour-cream sauce as used to store a wide variety of ammunition. ever, most of the former base is abandoned. Twist off and discard the core that holds the in lettuce Polish style (above). 2-3 diced hard- With the end of the war, USNTS Sampson Dobrucki, affectionately known in Polish leaves together. Separate the leaves and wash cooked eggs may be added. was closed and turned over to the War Assets American circles as “Captain Hrukus,” is the well, dry on paper towel and place in shal- Administration in 1946. Most of the facility legendary leader of the Hrukus Hellraisers, a low serving dish. (Polish style-lettuce salad is RADISH SALAD (surówka z rzodkiewek). was taken over by New York State, which group of die-hard polka fans who lend their not ordinarily served in deep salad bowls.) If Trim if necessary, wash, dry and slice thin planned to establish a two-year junior com- support to the music and the bands through the leaves are quite long, tear each into 2 or (with knife or on slicer blade of hand-held munity college on the site, using most of the attendance at events throughout the United 3 pieces. To dress 2 small to medium heads grater) 2 -3 bunches radishes. Place in serving buildings as a campus. The USN Hospital States and Canada. lettuce, fork-blend 2/3 - 3/4 c sour cream with dish and toss with finely chopped fresh dill. was eventually taken over by the Sate of New juice of 1/2 a lemon, 1/4 t salt and 1 t sugar Salt, sprinkle with 1 T sugar and drench with York, renaming it the Willard State Hospital You can subscribe or renew your and pour over lettuce. Variations: 1) after c fork-blended sour cream. Sampson Annex in 1947. subscription on-line at With the outbreak of the Korean War, the www.polamjournal.com

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Sports Remembering Yastrzemski and “The Impossible Dream” ter, Pierzynski started his big league the leader of the expedition. honors … If you career with Minnesota as a member “A decade ago, what remains of heard “Souza-Ba- of its “Pole Patrol” in 1998, and lat- the old guard challenged a younger ranowski” in the er played for the White Sox, Giants, generation to test limits of flesh, sports news late- Rangers, Red Sox, Cardinals and endurance and creativity in the Hi- ly, that’s the name the Braves. He was a member of the malayas, “ he wrote. “Their story, of the correc- 2005 White Sox World Series cham- embedded in the urge of free spir- tional institution pionship team. A.J. is now using his its to slip the unsmiling bonds of a in Shirley, Mas- brash style to great advantage as a Cold-War communist government, sachusetts where full-time analyst with Fox Sports. offers our starting point.” Accord- former NFL star A.J. is from the same town as ing to Powell, after World War II Aaron Hernan- Carl Yastrzemski, Bridgehampton, and the Communists regime, Poles dez recently N.Y. In fact A.J.’s grandfather. An- went to the mountains for freedom. hanged himself. thony Pierzynski, played for a semi- “Poland’s climbing clubs swelled Duke University men’s lacrosse head coach John The name of the pro baseball team on Long Island with members,” wrote Powell. “The Danowski prison honors two started by fellow potato farmer Carl most famous was found in Kato- career game overall and 205th at corrections work- Yastrzemski Sr. Yaz Sr. managed the wice, a steel town a few hours drive Duke, Danowski climbed atop the ers, officer James Souza and indus- Bridgehampton White Eagles and from the Tatras.” The Katowice club Division I coaching records list with trial instructor Alfred Baranowski. played shortstop. Four Yastrzemski has a coat of arms with an eagle and his 376th career victory. They were fatally shot in 1972 at brothers played on the team, and the an ice pick. Only Jim Berkman at Salisbury the Norfolk prison during an escape Carl “Yaz” Yastrzemski batboy was Carl Yastrzemski, Jr. The article is titled “Scaling the and Hank Janczyk of Gettsburg, on attempt by a convicted murderer World’s Most Lethal Mountain, in the Division III level, have more la- whose wife had smuggled in a gun. by Tom Tarapacki DYNGUS DAY IN THE NBA. Dyn- the Dead of Winter” and is available crosse coaching wins. Grzegorz Kosma, a Polish gus Day got some attention on na- on the Times website. In his 35th season of coaching handball player who competed in It was 50 years ago that Carl tional TV when video from Dyngus overall, Danowski started his coach- the 1980 Summer Olympics, died at Yastrzemski had one of the greatest Day in Cleveland was shown on HALL OF FAMER. Leigh Barcze- ing career at LIU Post in 1983, go- 60 … Lacrosse midfielder Conrad seasons in baseball history, leading TNT’s Inside the NBA show. “This wski was recently inducted into the ing to Hofstra and then Duke in Ordakowski of D III York made the Boston Red Sox to an Ameri- is celebrated all over the country,” U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame. Origi- 2006. He arrived after the previous program history by becoming the can League pennant, while earning said host Ernie Johnson. Saying he nally a speed skater from West Allis, coach was forced out because of ac- first Spartan ever to earn first-team American League MVP honors. Yaz never heard of it, panelist Charles Wisconsin, he was a Junior National cusations that Duke lacrosse players All-America honors … pitcher Bob was captain of the 1967 “Impos- Barkley asked where in the coun- Champion in skating. He started had assaulted a woman, charges that “Sarge” Kuzava, who helped the sible Dream” Boston Red Sox, and try it’s celebrated. Johnson replied: in bicycle racing at age 14 and be- proved to be false. John refocused Yankees win three consecutive that season he not only was MVP “Mainly in Buffalo — Buffalo’s a came a cycling track sprinter plac- the program and took it to new World Series from 1951–53, died but became the last hitter to date to big hotbed for Dyngus Day.” I’m ing fourth at the 1973 World Junior heights, amassing 157 wins, seven at 93 … Poland’s Piotr Hercog and win the Triple Crown, earned a Gold not sure why a show about the NBA Championships in the Match Sprint. ACC regular season titles, four ACC Robert Celiński were first and sec- Glove for his defense in left field, got into a discussion of Dyngus He also finished fourth at the U.S. Tournament titles, eight straight ap- ond in the international category of was voted the Major League Player Day, but the panelists had a lot of Championships in 1974. In 1976 pearances in the NCAA semifinals, the Tenzing-Hillary Everest Mara- of the Year, and led the Red Sox to fun with it. Check it out on You- he won the U.S. Olympic Trials four in the NCAA title game and thon, the world’s highest trail run- the franchise’s first World Series ap- Tube. and competed in the 1976 Montréal ultimately the 2010, 2013 and 2014 ning event. Łukasz Zdanowski, an- pearance in 21 years. You might recall that a couple Olympic Games in the 1,000 meter national championships. other member of the Polish team, Yaz had great numbers, especial- of years ago the TNT crew had a Match Sprint. Sixth-ranked Duke lost to No. came in fourth. ly considering that he did so during heated discussion about pierogi Leigh represented the United 3 Ohio State in this year’s NCAA an era when pitching was dominant. during a game when Washington’s States in the tandem sprints in two Men’s Lacrosse quarterfinals, as Yaz led the league in home runs Discover the Meaning of Polish-born center, Marcin Gortat, World Championships, finishing Jack Jasinski provided two goals Your Polish Name. A custom- (44), and RBIs (121), and topped had a 31-point, 16-rebound perfor- 2nd in 1978 in Munich, Germany and two assists for the Buckeyes. researched analysis of the meaning the AL in batting average (.326), mance. “Barbecued pierogi alert, along with driver Jerry Ash. He won and origin of a Polish surname — on-base percentage (.418), and slug- barbecued pierogi alert!” shouted four consecutive National Champi- PERKOSKI’S NOTEBOOK. After how many people share it, where ging percentage (.622). He also fin- panelist Shaquille O’Neal. “Barbe- onships on the track in the Match winning his fifth Bundesliga title, they are from, and whether a coat ished first in runs scored (112), hits cue! Hashtag! Pierogi! Alert! That’s Sprints. Robert Lewandowski of Bayern of arms accompanies it — can be (189) and total bases (360). sausage, for all you dummies like In May 1980, Leigh and National Munich was chosen the league’s yours for $19.00 (personal, cashier’s The Red Sox won the pennant by Chuck.” Chuck — Charles Barkley Pursuit Champion Dave Gryllis player of the year … Broadcaster check or money order, plus $13 for one game, ahead of the Tigers and — responded: “Pierogi’s not a sau- pedaled an aerodynamic Vector tan- was named the each additional surname) from Po- Bob Koshinski lonia’s long-standing Warsaw cor- Twins, and Yaz was clutch. He bat- sage, fool.” He explained that Shaq dem tricycle to a world record of winner of the 2017 Stanbro Media ted .417 in the month of September respondent and name researcher confused pierogi and kielbasa. After 62.9 mph at the Ontario Speedway Award by the Upstate N.Y. chapter Robert Strybel. with nine home runs in 96 at-bats. In the game, Gortat settled the argu- in California. When the US decided of the National Wrestling Hall of Send check via airmail to him at: the last fifteen games of the season, ment by telling them you cannot to boycott the 1980 Summer Olym- Fame … In his first season coach- ul. Kaniowska 24, 01-529 Warsaw, Yaz batted .491 with five homers barbeque pierogi. pics, Barczewski retired from the ing girls hockey at Frontier/Lake Poland. and 18 RBIs. sport at the age of 24. Shore/Orchard Park (also known as You will also be able to check Yastrzemski was born in Bridge- POLISH CLIMBERS. Michael “FLOP”), coach Bob Klimowicz your family records in Poland, track hampton, N.Y. to Carl Yastrzemski, Powell wrote an excellent in-depth MARINO WAS A POLISH RIFLE. helped the team to an historic season down ancestral homesteads and Sr. and Hattie Skonieczny, both of piece in the New York Times about There have been a lot of “Polish Ri- and earned All-Western New York more. For more information please Polish heritage. Now 77, he is the Polish climbers, “who for reasons fles” — outstanding Polish Ameri- Girls Hockey Coach of the Year contact: [email protected]. proud grandfather of Mike Yastr- of history and culture have earned can quarterbacks in the NFL —over zemski, who is playing in the Balti- reputations as the greatest climbers the years. Ed Danowski, Johnny more organization. of the Himalayas in winter.” The Lujack, Ron Jaworski, and Steve Become a member today Bartkowski are among them. You BYE BYE A.J. may not know that Dan Marino, a Polish American It’s official: A.J. quarterback for the Miami Dolphins Pierzynski has and NFL Hall of Famer, is one of Historical Association retired from base- them. His father’s ancestry was half The Polish American HistoricalAssociation ball. Italian and half Polish, while his was established in December 1942 as The two-time mother is of Polish descent. a special commission of the The Polish All-Star catcher Dan is the son of Veronica (Kol- Institute of Arts and Sciences in America to had a reputa- czynski) and Daniel Marino. Dan’s collect, compile and publish information about tion for being paternal grandparents were Con- Polish Americans. In October 1944, it was reor­ganized as a national abrasive, con- stantine Marino and Julia Batko. Ju- American society to promote study and research in the history and frontational, and lia was born in Pennsylvania to Pol- social background of Americans of Polish descent. The Association, mischievous. His ish parents, George Batko and Anna which was incorporated under the laws of Illinois in 1972, strives to former manager Kotik. Dan’s maternal grandparents assist and cooperate with all individuals and organizations interested Ozzie Guillén were Stanley Kolczynski and Helen in Polish American life and history. Contributions in support of the once famously A.J. Pierzynski Rudzka, both of Polish ancestry. said, “If you play work of the Association are tax-exempt. against him, you hate him. If you piece focuses on ten Polish climb- DANOWSKI MADE HIS MARK. Regular one-year membership to the Association is $40.00. ($25.00 for play with him, you hate him a little ers who hope to make history by Duke University men’s lacrosse students) made payable to the Polish American Historical Association. less.” reaching the summit of K-2 next head coach John Danowski be- Polish American Historical Association Pierzynski’s feisty nature often winter, a feat that has never been came the NCAA Division I men’s Central Connecticut State University got under other players’ skins, but accomplished. Krzysztof Wielicki, lacrosse wins leader with a victory 1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT 06050 he had a very long and successful at 67 among the most accomplished over Jacksonville during the regu- www.polishamericanstudies.org big league career. A career .280 hit- Himalayan climbers in the world, is lar season. Coaching in his 563rd 13 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • JULY 2017

Resistance Rescue From Prison by Regina paper bag from a drawer in the desk viously with a stroke… he’s at the ambulance door. Dysthmus drew any details.” Szamborska-McIntyre and proceeded to extricate the sau- hospital…very well.” the hammer from his pocket and Greiner motioned to the guard. sage for his share of the contraband He placed the phone in the cra- delivered a swift blow that landed “Have the delivery man brought in.” Resistance is a story about the treasure. dle. “They’re sending an Ambu- directly on the center of the driver’s Dysthmus was led into the room conditions, which led to the Warsaw “What’s going to be done for lance to the infirmary.” head. He dropped down to his knees by the guard; he walked over to the Uprising during World War II, and him?” He walked over to the cot. “How and then he fell to the ground. General’s desk, cap in hand; ready “I don’t know; the doctor is at are you, Tavish?” Dysthmus turned to observe the how the courageous and tenacious for questioning. people of Poland fought the Nazi the hospital.” He replied in an off- Tavish continued to stare up at approaching figure of Kaminski. handed manner. the ceiling. “Good Shot!” He grabbed the “Your name?” occupation, only to be decimated by “Dielinski, Viktor.” the political vagaries of war. Niegorski walked in on them. Time hovered over the scene, hammer from Dysthmus and shoved “And what occurred early this af- Three main characters drive the “What’s this smell—meat?” while the three men waited for the it in his pocket, he whispered, “So ternoon in the infirmary?” story: Zygmunt Kaminski, publish- “It’s a special treat for the staff appearance of the paramedics. Fi- far, so good.” er of an underground newspaper; from Pan Dielinski.” nally, the driver of an ambulance A black Mercedes pulled up be- Dysthmus delivered his testimo- Marek Gudzinski, aka Dysthmus, Niegorski plucked up the bottle entered the infirmary lugging a col- hind them, Virski came out from ny in a direct and precise manner. delivery man of contraband items of vodka. “And this?” lapsible gurney. behind the wheel. Kaminski and Lying was one of his greater skills; Dysthmus helped the old man into to underground units; and Michal Dysthmus interrupted. “Listen “Where’s your partner?” Niegor- he had learned early on what can Officer, you have an old man over ski demanded. the back seat of the Mercedes. Ka- Bednarek, attorney at law, who tries happen if one relied on truth. here that is in dire need of immedi- “He is suffering with dysentery, minski took the wheel with Virski to remain neutral and uninvolved. The General raised his eyebrows ate medical attention. Unless you Sir.” seated next to him. The Mercedes and looked directly at Dysthmus. He have no concern for his life, I think Niegorski was about to react, took off and Dysthmus picked up a CHAPTER XVI. “Ah, Dielinski, it’s motioned to the guard, “Take Pan he is more important than the vod- when Dysthmus intervened. rock to inflict a wound to his fore- you.” The corpsman’s attention was ka.” “We need to get him into the am- head; he positioned himself over the Dielinski to the warden, along with on the box. “So, you bring us medi- Niegorski looked over to the cot. bulance. I’ll help.” He pulled the collapsed gurney. The driver began this notice.” He scribbled something cine?” Saliva was pooling around the old gurney from the driver; both men to move about on the ground. Dys- on a piece of paper, and handed it to Dysthmus responded to the name man’s chin. tugged at Tavish and put him onto thmus yelled out. “Help! Help!” the guard. that was inscribed on his current “That’s Ignatz Tavish. What is the stretcher. Franz handed the pa- “I hope you find the accommoda- driver’s license and work permit. being done for him?” tient file to the driver and the old Niegorski was summoned tions suitable for a reliable delivery “Yes, happy medicine.” He “We are waiting for the doctor.” man was wheeled to the elevator. to the office of General Greiner. man, Pan Dielinski.” pulled out two bottles of vodka and Franz blurted. Niegorski stayed behind to fill “I have your report on the inci- a large package that contained five “How long have you been wait- out his duty report and write up an dent as it occurred up until the ab- continued next month pounds of assorted sausages. ing?” order of reprimand for the attending duction. I also have your order of Franz quickly took one of the “He came in here a half hour corpsman. reprimand for the orderly Franz Ko- Regina Szamborska-McIntyre is bottles and hid it under the cot that ago.” The cobblestone courtyard was eppel. He adjusted the documents held his one and only patient. “And where is the doctor?” deserted. Dysthmus and the driver on his desk. a retired Speech Pathologist who “What’s wrong with the old cod- “At the hospital.” rushed the gurney over the rough “What did the delivery man have currently facilitates memoir work- ger?” Niegorski shot over to the desk surface of the yard to the waiting to say about the abductors?” shops at her local library. She is the Tavish did not react. He kept his and picked up the phone. “General ambulance; their patient bounced “He never saw them. The ambu- author of two books of historic fic- eyes focused on the ceiling above. Greiner… Officer Niegorski here, about on the stretcher. The driver let lance driver was still groggy from tion, “An Altar of Sod” and “Yester- “Stroke.” Franz pulled a brown we have Tavish in the infirmary, ob- go of his end and turned to open the his blow and was unable to provide day’s Pupils.”

Sybiracy Healing the Sick, 1943, and Horrors from the Famine “Sibracy” (Poles exiled to Sibe- First, the Chechen became sick with the moss. had to walk, almost run, about 6-8 ria during World War II) is written with belly pain and with a complete We planted gera- km to the fields, since we did not by Stefania Borstowa. bowel blockage. Since we, I and niums and Turk- want to live in the kolkhoz public Borstowa, her children and Marysia, were the medical crew for ish pepper and house, which was called “balagan” put it at the win- Marysia, a home servant, were de- the village, we organized a system meaning “clutter house.” The name dows. The house ported from Lvov to Krutoyarka, a how we are going to treat the sick: “balagan” was really fitting, since small village in Kazakstan. Soon patients were put outside the house was separated this house was very unclean, full of after the Soviet Union invasion, her on a cart, naked, with belly down, from the road insects and immorality. husband was sent to the labor camp so we could do a primitive, rough by a fence, since in Eastern Siberia and died of dys- and dry “enema” treatment. We we were near the At the end of May, I started plan- entery, but she did not know about it had to dig out stools from rectums, main road. Still, ning an action of stealing some until after World War II. as much as we could. It was a re- since our new wheat from the field in order to bake Unhulled millet is usually only eaten by the birds. The earth house was ally ugly job; sometimes we could human system cannot digest it, and almost all who a good quality birthday cake for PART XXVI. In the beginning of barely hold from vomiting. We located in the Theresa, my daughter. So I stayed ate it needed medical attention. very middle of Spring people were hungry, so the treated a new patient every half an overnight in “balagan,” At twi- the village, we kolkhoz distributed some strange hour, altogether about forty people. was in winter, and then it was eaten light, I left the house with a bucket piece after piece. When we moved could see everybody walking out- food — millet’s shaft, without But must have done it right since to get some wheat. Then I took my in, nobody thought too much about, side, as well as all the cars passing grains, just the shells surrounding nobody died. treasure to hide it at small lake sur- we did not have a time to worry through the village now. the grain. These were the leftovers Finally we had time to renovate rounded on three sides by a forest. about this sad past too much also. The information about the war after grain is taken out. Unhulled an earth house that we bought early was very limited . Because we had We repaired the house as much as After walking for about 500 meters millet is usually only eaten by the this year. The previous owners had no access to the radio, we knew we could, we cleaned and bleached I heard a call. birds, since human system cannot originally four children, but only only some reports from newspapers digest it. I don’t know its Polish one daughter was still alive. The the house’s walls inside and outside and gossip. We continued working continued next month name, in Russian it was called “sho- other children were eaten in 1935, and covered it with fresh clay. The in the kolkhoz plowing, sowing, lucha.” We did not know that this during a big famine. According to earth house had three windows: to hay-making and harvest again. A food would be so bad for us… but the stories we heard, a killed body the East, West and the North. Win- kolkhoz-brigadier lady was waking — Reprinted courtesy of Jaga’s Pol- eating it caused extreme constipa- of a child was hung on the entryway dows had some glass pieces, but us up every day by 3:00 a.m. We ish Culture Website at: www.polish- tion that needed a clinical treatment. on the frost, since the worst famine also cavities, which were filled up site.us

Growing Up Polish American A Visit to Poland Brings a Fresh Perspective by Barbara Betlejewski bors and the media lied to me about isn’t safe to think what we think. dishes, which reveal a lot of surviv- man neighbors, who looked down Poles and Poland. Kopernik is considered the father al ingenuity. I happen to really like their nose at me, were even more PART VII. Because of the constant There are many intelligent Poles, of modern astronomy. He is best kiszka! They are similar in origin damaged than me. “dumb Polack” intimidation I en- and there are a few brilliant ones. known by his Latin name, Nicolas to African-American chitlins, and dured in high school, I decided to Mikolaj Kopernik, for example, of Copernicus. were developed for the same reason. continued next month make a trip to Poland. I took one Torun, Poland (the city known for By the way, I never saw czarnina Some of the people who were before the Berlin Wall came down, its pierniki, the famous honey spice (duck blood soup), kiszka (blood ridiculing my name were called Barbara Betlejewska left her and another after. I needed to see for cakes) was the first person to sup- sausage made of buckwheat and Smith or Jones, but many others had childhood farm in Ohio at age 18, myself if Poles were all as “dumb” posedly formulate a mathematical pork scraps), or flaczki (beef tripe names like Hoerffelfinger, Schtin- and lived in many places through- as my neighbors thought—and to theory proposing the earth rotates vegetable soup) during my visits to kel, Foersthoeffel, Pfenstermacher, out the United States and abroad visit distant cousins. around the sun. He had his treatise Poland. I was told those were eaten or Schwartzentruber. The nerve of for nearly 30 years. Her grandpar- To my relief, Poland was a beau- published in 1543 only as he lay on in the past during hard times, es- these people with these complicated ents, who had emigrated from the tiful country and the Poles are quite his deathbed because it wasn’t safe pecially during the partition years, and confusing last names to make partitioned areas of Poland in the as intelligent as any other people. to publish such a heretical idea be- 1795-1918, when Poland was wiped fun of my Polish last name! That is 1910s, purchased the farm during The transformation before / after the forehand. At times, not only is it not off the map of Europe. These are pure ugliness. After time (and my the Great Depression to grow food Wall was phenomenal. My neigh- safe to be who we are, but it also surprisingly tasty, nicely spiced trips to Poland), I realized my Ger- to feed their family. 14 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • JULY 2017 Spotlight on Long Island Honoring a Hero on her 90th Our Polonia CLEVELAND — Cecilia Wilk- Pech (Zagorski) celebrated her 90th The Polish American Happy Fourth of July birthday and was honored June 11 Society of Charleston drzej Wajda’s fi lm “Afterim- by Barbara Szydlowski for her bravery during World War It is somewhat of a surprise to many that age” (“Powidoki”) was being II when she risked her life to save from its earliest days, Charleston, South After the arrival of the Polish shown. This was the fi nal fi lm of three American soldiers shot down Carolina, has always been quite a melting workers in Jamestown Colony Wajda is the passionate true sto- over Germany in 1944. pot of immigrants. Many would not expect in 1608, they began producing ry how a socialist government During the war, Cecilia was de- a large Polish population in the Palmetto glassware, pitch, and tar. These destroyed a charismatic, rebel- ported from her native Poland at State. goods were used in the settle- lious man, Wladyslaw Strzem- the age of 14, and forced into labor, The Polish American Society of Charles- ment, and the fi rst goods export- inski. This Avant-garde artist working at a farm in Germany. One ed to Europe. battled Stalinist orthodoxy and ton was organized in 2012 by both Poland- Sunday, while berry-picking, she born and American-born Poles in the great- Many historians consider the his own physical impairments heard a strange noise in the trees. er Charleston area. July 30, 1619 the fi rst strike in to advance his progressive ideas She became frightened as she saw The society is a 503c1 entity, but is not North American was by the Pol- about art. The Polish actor Bo- three men in uniform. She realized supported by a particular church or other ish craftsmen’s in the James- guslaw Linda played brilliantly they were wearing American Air community agency. For this reason, it does town. Polish craftsmen had been Strzeminski. I have seen many Force uniforms. The men were shot not have a regular meeting place, but rather brought to the colony by colo- of Andrzej Wajda fi lms, and this down the week before. They were monthly board meetings are held in homes nial leader John Smith to make could be considered one of his tired, hungry and needed help. Ce- glassware, pitch and tar. fi nest. cilia risked sure imprisonment and of board members. Monthly activities are When the colony held its fi rst death if she helped. She ran to the a dream. We were human again, based around common Polish holidays, cus- election in 1619, the colony’s OThER JUly 4Th EvENTS. village and got clothes from the not slaves. People were dancing in toms, and celebrations. Governor forbade the Polish On July 4, 1828 the West Point French prisoners of war. Cecilia the streets and screaming in Polish As the society is supported entirely by workers from voting. His justi- Cadets in dedicated Kosciuszko took food from the farmer’s house ‘Long live the USA’.” membership, sponsorship, and donations, fi cation in doing so was purely Gardens ... On July 4, 1832, and fed them. She prayed that the By a strange coincidence, after various fundraisers are held throughout the ethnic. The craftsmen, in re- President Andrew Jackson ve- men would be safe. Her feeling to the war she went to work as a wait- year. These include an Annual Polish Pot- sponse, refused to work unless toed a bill to extend and modify help and live in the United States ress in an American offi cers club in luck Dinner, a Family Party in November, they were given the right to vote. the Charter of the Bank of the was born. Paris, where she met one of the pi- and an adult-only Karniwal celebration in Under pressure, the General As- United States ... On July 4th, When Cecilia arrived back in the lots she saved. The pilot recognized February. Other activities include sharing sembly of Virginia reversed 1866, Andrew Johnson enter- forest, the pilots buried their uni- her and gave her a painting that she of opłatek in December at a local stable, their decision and the Poles tained guests, including mem- forms, and Cecilia directed them to still treasures of a girl in a forest, the blessing of Easter baskets, and artistic were given full voting rights. bers of the survivors of the As- a safe passage. hiding behind the bushes. off erings, such as poetry readings and art The colonial leaders feared not sociated Soldiers of the War She wondered for weeks if the Soon after, Cecilia and her chil- gallery presentations. The society hosts Pol- only the loss of income and la- of 1812 ... On July 4th, 1914, pilots had made as it as it was too dren came to America and this of- ish guests, who want to share their special bor, but the colony might gain President Woodrow Wilson dangerous to stay in contact with fi cer was her sponsor. talents, such as music or dance. All activi- a reputation for not welcoming gaves an address on the mean- them. She was then transferred as The celebration in Cecilia’s hon- ties are made possible through the spirit of non English settlers, especially ing of the Declaration of Inde- a child laborer to Hamburg to wash or was held at St. Casimir Church in volunteerism shared by members. skilled craftsmen. pendence and utters the famous and clean soldier’s uniforms. Cleveland, where she and her hus- For more information, visit http://www. words, “Our country, right or One year later the war was over. band are parishioners. Following polishcharleston.org. The society has a waJda’S FINEST. Recently wrong,” at Independence Hall, Cecilia said “the day of liberation Mass, a gathering was held in par- Facebook page at polishcharleston. Email in our area, I attended the An- Philadelphia. by the American Army came like ish’s social hall. can be sent to [email protected]. The Pondering Pole Gamers w Polsce (Gamers in Poland) by Edward Poniewaz The main character revolves around time,” and “as of March 2016, the Also included suicide. Both magazines agreed Geralt, “a mutant hunter who has game has shipped nearly 10 million are a few I am to follow through and published I have no interest in playing vid- been trained since childhood to copies worldwide.” The Pondering not familiar with the cover girl posthumously. eo games, however, it is a very pop- hunt down and destroy monsters.” Pole has mentioned how IT savy the and in 1972 the She is so mysterious and her ular activity for some, mainly young Who would have guessed this plot Poles are and this is just another ex- woman with the life ended so quickly I cannot fi nd males, mainly those still living in would eventually evolve into a vid- ample of it. iconic look is much on her pre-modeling career the basement of their parents’ home. eo game! “The world in which these Paula Klimak and especially her ethnicity. I want That stat on the gamers is purely an- adventures take place is heavily in- POlISh OR NOT? It seems strange, (inset, right). to know: is Paula “Pola” Klimek, ecdotal but I am strongly guessing fl uenced by Slavic mythology” and especially in the case of famous peo- Paula, whose Polish or not? there also is a young lad hold up in Sapkowski has garnered a number ple from in or around Chicago, how nickname was “Pola” was a fash- kEEP COOl. Like the old bar signs his mamu and tatu’s domu in Lub- of awards including in 2012, the little we know about their ethnic ion model and was very much on in North Chicago would advertise, lin, or Bialystok, or Wroclaw, most Medal for Merit to Culture, Gloria background, sometimes. I happen to the cusp of breaking out into the “zimno,” stay cool as we go through likely in the spare bedroom in the Artis in Poland. Besides English, know, based on very many years of big time. Here is a brief summary of the long hot, sticky, earth-warming basement thumbing the controls on The Witcher series has also been experience, that if you are from Chi- her on a post called “Curated, The summer. the remote with eyes staring at the translated into 18 other languages. cago and are Irish, that little piece Shrimpton Couture Blog”: screen display. Andrzej Sapkowski is the Polish an- of information usually rolls off the There is little known about the IF yOU havE aN aNSwER to There are two main ingredients swer to J.K.Rowling (Harry Potter), tongue and is shared right after the fashion model Paula Klimak, the questions, have a question of for making a video game: you need J.R.R.Tolkien (Lord of the Rings), words, “Hi, I’m Bob…” who went by the name of Pola. your own, or have interesting facts a story or situation and you need and Stan and Jan Berenstain (Beren- Polish though — it seems — not She had worked in the early to share, contact me at: Edward adequate development. The more stain Bears). so much. 1970s and was photographed Poniewaz, 6432 Marmaduke Av- enticing the story, the fl ashier the Iwinski and Kicinski began their Sandra Smith is another in a by the likes of Richard Ave- enue, St. Louis, MO 63139; email graphics, and the more sophisti- foray into video gaming by trans- long line of beautiful, talented, and don, Irving Penn, and Francesco [email protected]. N.B. If you cated the animation, however, the lating major Western video-game smart Fox News women commen- Scavullo. In 1972, clothing de- send email, reference the Polish more popular the game. In Poland, releases into Polish and then pro- tators and hosts, and, I cannot fi nd signer Halston chose her to be American Journal or the Pondering the book series and story by An- gressed to creating their own work whether she is of Polish descent. She photographed alongside himself Pole in the subject line. I will not drzej Sapkowski called The Witch- based on Sapkowski’s book series was born Sandra Kaye in Wheaton, and his other favorite models open an email if I do not recognize er was the inspiration for the “ac- and also called it The Witcher. The Ill., a western suburb of Chicago. Is (Pat Cleveland, Anjelicia Hus- the subject or the sender. tion role-playing video game by the video game has all of the fantasy Sandra, Polish or not? ton) for a Vogue photo spread. same name developed by CD Pro- elements found in the novels with a There is an internet site called A year later, Fashion illustrator jekt RED and published by Atari.” “system of moral choices as part of “Iconic Beauty Looks from the Year Antonio Lopez also picked Pola CD Projekt RED is a division of a the storyline.” You Were Born,” and the year “you as one of his “favorite girls” for Polish video game developer, pub- CD Projekt RED released the were born” starts in 1941. That year, a photo posing with the likes of lisher, and distributor, CD Projekt, original version of The Witcher the actress Jean Tierney is featured. Patti Hansen, Jessica Lange, and located in Warsaw. CD was founded in 2007 in a role-playing format. The other women featured in this Grace Jones. By 1974, Pola was by Marcin Iwinski and Michal Ki- Witcher has been produced as a site include some of the most well- about to receive her biggest ex- cinski. mobile-phone action game, a fl ash- known and beautiful women in the posure yet, gracing the cover of The Witcher fantasy book se- based multiplayer fi ghting browser western hemisphere, such as Liz both Cosmopolitan and Vogue ries by Sapkowski was written in game, and The Witcher 3, released Taylor, Marilyn Monroe, Sophia magazines. However, before the 1990s but English translations in 2015 “has become one of the Loren, and Brigette Bardot. 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PAJBOOKSTORE Genealogy GENEALOGY To order, use form on page 7 How DNA can help your Genealogy by Stephen M. Szabados during my presentations. The results significantly is the ability to attach relationship theories. If your results POLISH from both tests did not give me the your family tree to your DNA test are generic and match your paper IMMIGRATION DNA testing has become a pop- results I expected and were a source results. Some of the tools I find use- trail, do not be concerned you are TO AMERICA ular topic at genealogy meetings, of confusion. ful include: probably not missing anything in by Stephen and the sharp growth in the num- Genealogists, who I talked to, • Identifying Genetic Communi- your analysis of the results. If your Szabados ber of DNA tests has been fueled gave me the following list of reasons ties DNA results do not match your pa- Item 2-271 by numerous promotional sales and why they submitted DNA samples: • Surname searches per trail, you may have some se- $17.99 promises to unlock secrets in your • They were curious about what • Identifying shared mÍatches crets to uncover. The other impor- When did your genealogy research. In some cases, the results would show. • Adding surnames and other tant aspect of your DNA results are Polish ancestors • They were curious about their comments in the attached notes the matches of your DNA to other immigrate, where DNA results have been powerful in did they leave, producing clues and knocking down origins and ancient ancestry. for matches people. If your results have matches why did they leave, how did they get brick walls, but in many other cases, • They were hoping to find match- When I finally decided to analyze that project as first or second cous- here? This book discusses the history the results have been confusing. es and possible distant relatives the unexpected parts of my results, ins, contact them because you may of Poland and gives some insights to Please note that the advertising to exchange information. the new tools led me to a secret por- have an exciting new source for possible answers to these about your promotions refer to the autosomal • They doubted their paper trail tion of my ancestry that one of my family stories and pictures of com- ancestors’ immigration. All three Polish DNA test which is one of three tests and wanted to prove or disprove ancestors took to her grave. I am mon ancestors. However, be pre- partitions are covered and the material that are available. Y-DNA and mi- their oral history. now meeting previously unknown pared to find aspects of your family will hopefully clear up your confusion tochondrial (mtDNA) are the other • They wanted to test relationship cousins and learning fascinating history that you may want to forget. why your Polish ancestors listed that tests, and each is used for a specific theories. new facts about my family history. Just have fun exploring your fam- they were born in other countries on I have heard many stories of suc- However, I opened this new side of ily history and heritage. Remember early U.S. documents. Brief histories purpose. Autosomal seems to be the of most of the ports that were used by most popular and versatile because cesses in finding matches to lost my ancestry by identifying a dark to save and pass along what you find Polish immigrants for departure and of the price and the closer matches branches of families that led to the secret. So be prepared, you may also to your children, grandchildren, and arrival; life in steerage; and the process it produces. addition of many stories and pic- find exciting new family stories, but future generations. of examination to gain admittance. The purpose of my first test was a tures to family histories. However, there may also be a dark side that v v v Y-DNA sample in an attempt to find I have also heard many people ask- you may regret discovering. Stephen M. Szabados is a promi- Finding Hungarian relatives who had sur- ing for help in understanding their In summary, I would recommend nent genealogist, and the author of Grandma’s vived the Holocaust. I then decided results. The testing companies are taking the Autosomal test offered by four books, “Finding Grandma’s European to submit an autosomal sample to now adding tools that help family Ancestry.com or FamilyTreeDNA. European Ancestors,” “Find Your Ancestors gain experience with this test and to historians better analyze and utilize com. Take Y-DNA and mtDNA tests Family History,” “Polish Geneal- by Stephen their test results. One step that helps only if you need to explore specific ogy,” and “Memories of Dziadka.” Szabados be able to answer questions better Item 2-653 $19.95 210 pp., pb. Immigrant Ancestors This is a “must have” book for the family historian who wants to identify their European heritage. The author draws from his re- Coal, Trains, and My Polish Grandfather in Bloomington search experiences to describe how to Why our immigrant had become a U.S. citi- The railroad was a Church, and the German Hungar- find the resources available; first to find zen and was a military good place to work, ians petitioned the Diocese to build out where your ancestors were born in ancestors should be in veteran might have and it usually took a St. Mary’s Church and assign a Europe, and then find the records. This history books helped him in obtain- recommendation from German-speaking priest there. The revised edition covers genealogical ing what he considered a friend who worked Hungarians also opened their so- research for most European countries a better job with the there to gain employ- cial club, the American Hungarian and includes detailed practical steps continued from last month that will help you find the success and railroad. Steve worked ment. Each ethnic Club. Both churches and the Hun- the records that you need. The author by Steve Szabados as a boilermaker’s group worked to take garian club are still active today. uses his experiences to give tips on helper, and Alex was a care of their fellow Many small grocery stores, clothing what to avoid and what works; how to Part II. Military Service. machinist. “countrymen” and each stores, hotels, restaurants and other find and use critical records; and how The United States had entered The C&A Railroad dominated employment businesses opened within walking to use translating guides to decipher World War I with a declaration of and the Illinois Central in specific workgroups. distance of the shops. Most of these the foreign-language records. This war against the Germany on April Railroad had reached The neighborhoods establishments are now closed, but book gives you the tools to find your 6, 1917. Steve enlisted in the US Bloomington in the where most of the many of the buildings are still in European family. Army on May 11, 1917, in Chicago. 1850s, and they were workers lived eventu- use. When the number of shops was vital in transporting ally were referred to at its peak, the morning call to work Memories of Dziadka The Army sent him to Jefferson Bar- Rural life in the Kingdom of Poland racks in Missouri for classification the products from the as the “Forty Acres” had the streets flooded with people 1880-1912 and Immigration to and assignment. The Army assigned rich farmlands of the thus linking them to streaming to work on foot similar to America / by Stephen Szabados him to the 6th Infantry Division, Midwest to urban mar- the C&A Shops. Most cars in rush hour traffic in today’s $14.95 Company K, 54th regiment which kets efficiently. The households had at cities. Item 2-670 was headquartered at Fort Bliss in Chicago & Alton Rail- least one worker in My grandfather joined a very pb. 134 pp. El Paso, Texas. He graduated from road shops were one of the shops. There was small Polish community in Bloom- This book is boot camp with the rifleman’s clas- the key employers in a diverse mix of im- ington. There were 52 Polish im- about the life sification and with a rank of private Bloomington, and the migrants living on the migrants listed on the 1920 census of a Polish im- 2nd class. town was considered west side of Blooming- living in Bloomington, and the 1930 migrant, from an important hub in ton. Most were drawn census records listed 58 Polish im- his birth in the In early 1918, the next step for Russian partition his unit before deployment to Eu- Central Illinois. to these neighbors to migrants. They had the following of Poland: the rope was Camp Wadsworth in Spar- In early 1853, the work in the C&A Rail- surnames: Balcier, Barton, Bar- customs and tra- tanburg, South Carolina. While at C&A Railroad had Steve Zuchowski at road shops and the coal tosik, Bunkowski, Cwik, Gawron, ditions he grew up with; his decision Camp Wadsworth, Steve was natu- opened a shop in Boot Camp 1917. mines. Irish, German, Goldman, Gross, Grossman, Janik, to leave his family and the land of his ralized on June 22, 1918. Steve and Bloomington to repair and Hungarian immi- Kolak, Kominowski, Kopka, Lo- birth; the trek across Poland to the port his regiment left for Europe in July and manufacture cars and engines grants dominated the employment manski, Molek, Obrokta, Pasieka, of Bremerhaven; his voyage across the 1918. On August 12, 1918, he was as needed to keep their trains run- at the railroad shops, and slowly Poleski, Radka, Rybak, Staszecki, North Atlantic Ocean; arrival in Ameri- promoted to private 1st class. ning. By 1856 over 150 people were the Poles who first worked in the Szymanski, Uczynski, Wrzesinski, ca; and his life in America. Through the His military record listed that he employed there. The shops contin- coal mines gained employment in Zaluga, and Zuchowski. The Pol- story of one man, you will learn and ued to grow, fueled by the develop- the shops. Other immigrants such ish immigrants, who at first worked understand the hardships of a typical participated in fighting in Varges Polish immigrant in the early 1900s. area in France in September and Oc- ment of new technology for making as Italians, Greeks, and others also in the coal mines, had by 1930 ob- tober. His company was troop sup- steel and other materials needed in worked in the shops, but many im- tained employment at the C&A POLISH GENEALOGY: port in Meuse-Argonne offensive the manufacture of the locomotives. migrants also owned or worked in Railroad shops or had retired or Four Easy Steps to Sucess until the cease fire on November 11 These developments eliminated the restaurants, groceries, tailor shops died. Among the others not work- by Stephen Szabados ended the fighting. need to have parts and materials and construction trades surrounding ing for the C&A were a shoemaker, $19.95 / Item 2-668 He and his unit returned to the supplied from Europe.The demand the railroad shops. a restaurant manager, a tailor, and a 164 pp., pb. United States in June 1919, and for labor brought an influx of Eu- After arrival, immigrants were clothing store owner. One son who This book is they were discharged from the U.S. ropeans and Americans who could absorbed into the “Forty Aces” to had been born in Poland was an at- designed to give Army on June 21, 1919, at Camp learn the skills required for the fast work in the shops or the coal mines. torney in 1930. the researcher developing railroad industry. The Irish families influenced the the tools needed Grant in Rockford, Illinois. He had to research their spent 772 days in the military. He building and naming of St. Patrick’s Next month: conclusion Polish ancestors received the World War I Victory The effects the C&A shops and find possible Medal with brass clasp for service had on life in Bloomington were answers to the in the Meuse-Argonne Defensive enormous. The shops covered for- origins of their sector. ty acres and were west of the city. Polish heritage. As work at the shops expanded, The book outlines a simple process Chicago & Alton Railroad the city grew around them. In an that will identify where your ancestors Shops. After returning to Bloom- era before the automobile, workers were born and where to find their Pol- ish records. Traditional sources are cov- ington, Steve lived with fellow Pol- built homes next to the shops and ered but it also discusses many new ish immigrant and Army veteran walked to work. The neighborhoods sources for Polish records that have Alex Uszcienski. He and Alex were expanded until they were included been implemented by genealogy so- able to find work at the Chicago & in the Bloomington city limits. By cieties in Poland. The book covers the Alton Railroad Shops on Blooming- 1922, the shops were the largest em- most up-to-date collection of sources ton’s west side. The fact that Steve ployer in McLean County. for Polish genealogy. 16 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • JULY 2017 August Malczewski Remembered Obituaries Zbigniew Brzezinski, Former National Security Advisor WASHINGTON, D.C. — Zbig- of state because he felt he could be niew Brzezinski, 89, a towering more eff ective working at Carter’s fi gure in American foreign policy, side in the White House. passed away on May 26, 2017 . Brzezinski was awarded the As national security advisor un- Presidential Medal of Freedom der President Jimmy Carter, Brzez- in 1981 by Carter for his work on inski played key roles in bringing normalizing relations between the about a number of international United States and China, and for his agreements in the late 1970s, in- work advancing human rights. (l. to r.): John F. Skibiski, David Kraft, Stephanie Kraft, Helen Curtin, Fred S. cluding the Camp David Accords Born in Warsaw and educated Zimnoch, Fr. Adam Czarnecki, St. Valentine PNCC, Robert Gibowicz, Tere- between Egypt and Israel, normal- in Canada and the United States, sa Gibowicz, Linda Golash, Steven Connor, director of veterans services, izing this country’s relations with Brzezinski was an acknowledged and David Narkewicz, Mayor of Northampton. China, and the SALT II (The Strate- expert in Communism when he at- gic Arms Limitation Talks) nuclear tracted the attention of U.S. policy- The Polish Exile rebuff ed. Returning to the United arms treaty with the Soviet Union. makers. In the 1960s he was an ad- States, he began teaching French at Brzezinski helped topple eco- viser to John F. Kennedy and served from the November Miss Dwight’s Seminary for Young Uprising 1830-1831 nomic barriers between the Soviet in the Johnson administration. Ladies in our city. Probably suff er- Union, China and the West, and The infl uence of Brzezinski con- NORTHAMPTON, Mass. — ing from tuberculosis of the spine, helped Carter bridge wide gaps be- tinued for decades as a scholar au- On April 24, 2017, members of he died a short time later. Being tween the rigid Egyptian and Israeli thor, television commentator, and the Polish Heritage Committee and penniless he was buried in a pau- leaders, Anwar Sadat and Menach- as a professor at John Hopkins Uni- people interested in Polish and Pol- per’s grave with a fi ne gravestone em Begin. versity of Advanced International bring the former Soviet republics ish American history gathered at purchased by his students. Carter had off ered Brzezinski the Studies. into the North Atlantic Treaty Orga- Bridge Street Cemetery to remem- His book The Remembrances of position of national security adviser. In recent years, Brzezinski took nization (NATO). ber the life of August A. Malczews- a Polish Exile is in the Hampshire He had not wanted to be secretary part in proceedings designed to — Staś Kmieć ki vel Jakubowski, a young Polish Room at the Northampton library nobleman who died on this date 180 (EJ21.A 1990). A brief description years ago at the age of 21. of his life and literary work titled Witold “Alex” Herbst, Fighter He was the natural son of the August Antoni Jakubowski - poeta romantic poet Antoni Malczewski, rozpaczy. Życie i twórczość by Ewa famous for the narrative poem “Ma- Modzelewska is also there (EJ21. Pilot of the Legendary Squadron 303 ria” (1825). He left his studies at M721.2015). SEATTLE — Witold “Alex” ron. He ended the war as a captain retired in 1991 and settled in Seattle the gymnasium at Kremenets, in the Herbst, a World War II hero and and was decorated with the Polish to be close to his son Michael and Listen to the Ukraine, to join a group of revolu- longtime member of the Polish Cross of Valor three times and a his family. tionaries in Warsaw in 1831. After community in Seattle, died in Ever- number of British medals. Herbst published two war mem- the failed revolution in this Russian BIG TONY POLKA SHOW ett on May 25, 2017. He was 97. After the war, Herbst stayed in oirs in Polish, Pod angielskim gubernia, the leaders along with Au- Herbst was born in Warsaw in England where he met his wife Do- niebem in 1997 and Podniebna gust were exiled to New York. 1919 in a polonized family of a Ger- reen and graduated from the Lon- kawaleria in 2013, and is featured WJJL 1440 AM man origin. He entered the Polish don School of Economics in 1947. in the book The Question of Honor The exiles were met in New York Niagara Falls / Buffalo, NY City by an enthusiastic crowd, who Air Force Academy in Dęblin in From 1949 to 1961 he worked as by Lynn Olson and Stanley Cloud. SUNDAY EVENING 1938. After the World War II started an assistant to the Air Attaché in He was also the subject of the docu- welcomed them as heroes or what 5:00 p.m. we would call freedom fi ghters. The in September 1939, he managed to the Pakistani High Commissioner mentary movie The Spitfi re Libera- young August was taken into the evade capture, and with several fel- Offi ce in London, helping with the tor: the Alex Herbst Story directed Send all promotional material to home of Reverend William Buell low cadets joined the Polish forces creation of a professional Pakistani by Sławomir Ciok and produced by Sprague. While there, he learned Tony Rozek in France. After training in France Air Force. From 1961 to 1968, he Krzysztof Poraj-Kuczewski. The English and wrote a book entitled 78 Cochrane St. and England he fl ew 141 missions worked for international aviation movie had its premiere at the Mu- The Remembrances of a Polish Ex- Buffalo, NY 14206 over Great Britain and Europe with trade companies in London. After seum of Flight in Seattle in October ile. Then he learned that his uncle the Polish RAF fi ghter squadrons over twenty years in England he 2015. General Konstanty Malczewski For advertising information, call 303 & 308 from 1942 to 1944, in- moved to the United States continu- Herbst is survived by his wife; was fi ghting for Mexican indepen- cluding on D-Day. Shot down over ing his career in New York in the a son and his wife; and married (716) 824-6092 France in 1943 he again escaped aviation industry and later as a trade granddaughters. dence. He journeyed there hoping [email protected] to stay with his uncle. But he was through Spain to rejoin his squad- manager for business machines. He

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SEND FOR A FREE CATALOG SUNSHINE PO BOX 652 W. SENECA, NY 14224 CDs $12 each DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION AND CONTINUANCE OF POLISH AMERICAN MUSIC $2.00 SHIPPING & HANDLING Convention Focuses on the Next Generation of Polka Musicians by Margaret progressed over the past several The Pro-Am Jam is full of high- lead on a song by Cleveland’s own edge their commitment for learning Zotkiewicz-Dramcyzk years, it is amazing to see that some lights because it is designed to fea- Joe Oberaitis: “I’m Lovin’ You.” and passion for playing the accordi- and Randy Koslosky of those young musicians are now ture many of the young vocalists as They are part of The KOSMIX on. The 2017 award was presented helping out the younger kids. well as songs that feature the vari- which includes Sandra Koslosky, to Nik Yash who has been playing A record-breaking USPA (United Pro-Am Jam organizer Randy ous instrument sections. This year’s Phillip Olszewski, Matthew Ol- for about eight months but who States Polka Association) conven- Koslosky (from Pittsburgh) obvi- Pro-Am Jam started with Victoria szewski, and Randy Koslosky who demonstrates what commitment and tion has come and gone, and with hard work can do in a short time. it, the highly successful 5th Annual The crowd loudly cheered as Nik Pro-Am Jam is now on the record took the solo on “Everyone Loves books. As he has done the past four Someone.” The 2016 award was years, Randy Koslosky put togeth- presented to Travis Rosinski. er a top-notch event as part of an Two young concertina players, amazing polka weekend. Chase, 9, and Logan, 10, Stanc- One of the reasons Randy started zewski, were featured on the next the Pro-Am Jam five years ago was song: Zip Zip Polka. Logan then led to help young musicians learn the the jam in the playing and singing ropes of playing polkas. Becoming of “If You Like Our Polka Music.” a part of the polka music industry One of the goals of the Pro-Am was much simpler in past decades. Jam is to expose the kids to some Today it is more difficult, as fewer of the classic polkas of all time and Pol-Am communities have the audi- to get the young musicians playing ence to support events, and Polish them. There were several songs that organizations shrink their budgets, fit this category, including “Hey and thus their ability to pay for live Cavalier” which was sung by Zach music. Randy’s idea to start an event Piatkowski. that would help the next generation Highlighting the young song- of musicians get a feel, has proven writers in polka music, the next to be spot-on for creating new-found tune was a song written by Nathan enthusiasm for the music we love. Neuman called “When I’m Dancing The youth movement in polka with You.” The song is a duet which music was clearly on display at the he sang along with Alli Lang. 2017 USPA Pro-Am Jam, as 35-40 Up next was “As Long As I’m youth jammed along with some of Livin’ .” The video of this song the best polka musicians working Participants in the Pro-Am Jam, with organizer Randy Koslosky (center). (produced by John Zelasko) was the today. This event has continued to recipient of the USPA Video of the grow through the five years it has ously had the Stanley Cup on his Koslosky (one of the main emcees, all were part of the Jam (and Stush Year Award at the USPA banquet on been held. One marker of the suc- mind since the Pittsburgh Penguins along with Matt Martin) calling at- Stetar who was not able to be at Saturday of the convention. It fea- cess of this event is the progress were in the Stanley Cup Finals. With tention to the fact that this is the fifth the Jam). The USPA New Horizon tured all of the lead vocalists from made by the young musicians over duct tape and other materials, he and USPA Pro-Am Jam. She introduced Award winner Zach Piatkowski the recording and video (Zach Piat- the past several years. Several of the his family made a “2017 Pro-Am Joey Blackburn who sang lead on along with Becca Olszewski were kowski, Victoria Koslosky, Becca young musicians are now playing in Jam Cup” which bore a striking re- “Let’s Get this Party Started.” Joey featured on the vocals of “Take a Olszewski, Emily Olszewski, Matt bands such as Polka Method, The semblance to the Stanley Cup. This plays fiddle with Polka Method, Chance”. Martin and Alli Lang) and many of KOSMIX, and the Polski Chix. was signed by all of the participants whose other members (Matt Martin USPA President Barb Haselow’s the other instrumentalists that were Before the start of the actual jam in the jam session and placed to the – leader, Zach Piatkowski – sax, Nik announcement of a newly created on the recording and in the video. session, the youth participants gath- side of all of the musicians during Yash – accordion, and Alex Yash – award — the USPA Rich Tokarz The song featured the various in ered to run through some parts and the jam session, awaiting the deter- drums) also participated in the jam. Award — was a stand-out surprise. strumental sections with solos and to receive some mentoring from the mination of whether the jam session Victoria Koslosky, Becca Olsze- This award was presented to two pros. As the young musicians have was a success. wski, and Emily Olszewski sang young accordionists to acknowl- See “Youth,” page 18 Kliszak to be Inducted into World Concertina Hall of Fame by Mike Pasierb with Happy Richie’s Royalaires, Despite it was also the “backup band” playing for and Concertina Congress Hall of Fame induction being the first time they’d met, Federowicz with polka legend Marion Lush as he sang ceremony. BUFFALO, N.Y. — Casimir “Casey” invited him to a Royalaires practice, and that at Idora Park and Yankee Lake in Ohio for v v v Kliszak, one of Buffalo’s premier concertina was the beginning. Now “Happy Richie” Bo- Larry Walk. With the Honky Hoppers, Casey Mike Pasierb is the “Polka Beat” colum- players, was recently notified of his upcom- jczuk on accordion had his boxmate, Casey backed up Li’l Wally at many of Judy String- nist in Buffalo’s weekly Am-Pol Eagle news- ing induction into the World Concertina Con- on concertina. hill’s festivals. paper. With his father, George, he co-hosts gress Hall of Fame. “Country Casey” Kliszak Casey played many years with Happy He played and recorded with the Ampol “Rockin’ Polkas,” which is broadcast on joins five musicians from Buffalo who have Richie, from local performances like Polish Tones and Sunshine, too. A great eight-minute WXRL 1300 AM, Saturday 2:00-3:00 p.m., been inducted since the Hall of Fame’s in- Falcon Days in Depew (by the way, Casey video of Casey is on You Tube if you word and Sunday 5:00-6:00 p.m. ception: Frank “Stann” Stanczewski (1977), was an originator of the festival along with search, “Scrubby & Sunshine - Polka Satur- Al “Tucker” Tucholski (1990), Jerry Darlak Dennis Danielski and Don Zak, 1974-76), to day Night – 1984.” “Big Steve” Krzeminski (2000), Steve Litwin (2004), and Ron Ur- out-of-town travel at Windsor Locks, Conn.; does a nice interview with him, too. This past banczyk (2015). Pulaski Park in Three Rivers, Mass.; Bayway Dyngus Day, he played a five-hour gig at the Casey began his musical training on ac- Polish Home in New Jersey; Polka Fireworks Polish Eagles in Depew. Talk about longev- cordion as a child, taking lessons from Bill at the Seven Springs Resort in Champion, ity! Sikora in Depew. Though he filled in with Pa.; various times in Chicago; in Erie, Pa. for Clearly, many bands and musicians have some country and other bands at the time, his Tony Jankowski’s Erie Polka Days; and many been fortunate to share the stage musical destiny seemed to be in another di- more stops. with Casey. This is my as- rection. He was away at school in his twen- When asked what his favorite recordings sertion: you would never ties in Milwaukee and after a long day in the were that he produced, Casey replied that hear Casey say it, as warm weather, the guys would go for some his was Happy Richie’s Born To Polka (Sun- friendly and humble as beverages in the evening. There, he saw and shine Records), which included many hits like he is. I, and many oth- heard many concertina players, lots of them. “Clock on the Wall,” “If I Didn’t Love You,” ers, admire his charac- When he came home from school, he went “Baltic Girl” polka, “Three Girls in My Life” ter. to U-Crest Music Store owner Wally Pigeon waltz, “Rosalinda’s” polka, “Talking Dirty in Upon hearing the and asked if Wally could get him a concertina Hawaiian,” and “Old Musicians” polka. An- news, Casey’s daughter, to buy and learn to play. Wally said he didn’t other favorite CD which he called “real hon- Jill, said “I’m very proud to have any but told him his mailman, Don Sut- ky” in terms of the style and sound, was the announce that my dad will be kowski played concertina. Sutkowski intro- CD, “Spare Change” with Nickel City Notes. inducted into the World Concertina Con- duced Kliszak to the renowned concertina Casey was the box section for that band in the gress Hall of Fame this fall. We are all so very photo player and teacher, Joe Noworyta, and, at age mid-2000s — just him and his concertina. proud of my dad and all that he has accom- : 30, Casey began concertina lessons! Casey recalls a lot of great polka memo- plished in the polka music field over the many adele In 1972, Casey and his wife, Carol, went to ries, including playing with New York Sound years he has been playing. Love you, dad!” a dance at St. Stan’s in Buffalo. There, Casey with Tom Karas on accordion at Dick Pillar’s This September, Casey and his wife, Carol litwin met Rich Federowicz who was playing bass festivals in the Catskills. New York Sound will travel to Merrill, Wisc., for the World 18 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • JULY 2017 Polka Calendar Badinov’s “Manifesto” Released Compiled by John Ziobrowski JUly 9 JUly 16 TOLEDO, Ohio — Randy Kra- • Lenny Gomulka / John Stevens. St. • Special Delivery. Pulaski Parade. jewski announces the release of To list your event, please send Stan’s. Amsterdam, N.Y. 2-7. (518) Cheektowaga, N.Y Manifesto, the second studio eff ort date, band, location, times, 842-2771 • Lenny Gomulka / The Beat. Polish by his band, Badinov. and contact number to: • The Boys. Pulaski Park. Three Rivers, Arts Festival. Town Park Cheektow- Seven of the 14 songs are origi- [email protected] Mass. 2:30-6:30 (413) 592-0367 aga, N.Y. nal compositions. In addition to Ba- • Hero’s. Evergreen CC. Fleetwood, Pa. • Eddie Forman. Immaculate Concep- dinov regulars like Andrew Pawlak, JUly1 2-6. (610) 944-7501 tion Ch. Indian Orchard, Mass. 1-5 • NuTones / Concertina All Stars / Ed- Jimmy Mackiewicz Jr., Matt Gury, JUly 11 (413) 543-3627 and Jimmy Rutkowski, the record- die Forman / Versatones / Lenny Go- • Ray Jay. St. Johns Ch. Perryopolis, Pa. • The Touch. River Grill. Tonawanda, mulka. Seven Springs Resort. Cham- (724) 736-4442 ing also features guest performanc- pion, Pa. 3:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. (708) N.Y. 6:30 p.m. (716) 873-2553 es by Rich Benkowski (concertina), 594-5182 JUly 13 JUly 19 and Mark Ulinski (acoustic guitar/ • Special Delivery. The Gazebo. Alden, • John Stevens. St. Elizabeth Ann Se- vocals) and Kayleigh Moates (vo- JUly 2 N.Y. 7-9 ton Ch. Swoyersville, Pa. 7-11. (570) cals), who are new to the polka Rich Benkowski, on the concertina; • Versa J’s / Ampol-Aires / Lenny Go- • Dennis Poliky. Baldwin Park. Ter- 287-6624 mulka / The Boys. Seven Springs Re- ryville, Conn. arena. Ken Hass, of Toledo’s Polka “Stanley’s Market,” written, ar- sort. Champion, Pa. 3 -1 (708) 594- Floyd, delivers some great electric ranged and sung by Andrew Pawlak, JUly 14 JUly 21 5182 • Special Delivery / The Touch. Polish guitar, and hall-of-famer Eddie Bie- and inspired by a long time North • John Stevens. Lewis County Fair. Arts Festival. Town Park. Cheektow- gaj contributes a vocal as well. Toledo mainstay; the Connecticut JUly3 Lowville, N.Y. 9:30 p.m. (315) 376- aga, N.Y Manifesto is a blend of polka Twins’ “John & Katies”; “Wow,” a • Dyna Brass / Ampol-Aires / Ray Jay / 8333 Polka Family. Seven Springs Resort. • Eddie Forman. Riverside Park. styles ranging from straight-ahead Don Cialkoszewski-penned accor- Champion, Pa. 2-12. (708) 594-5182 Thompson, Conn. 7-8:30 JUly 22 Chicago to Eastern style, to modern/ dion extravaganza that showcases JUly 15 • Joe Stanky. Wurst Fest. Shawnee On progressive compositions. Krajewski’s talent; and “The Gift of JUly 4 the Delaware, Pa. 12-5. (570) 421- • Special Delivery. St. John RC Church. Highlights include “Hear & Life,” which Randy wrote in honor • Eddie Forman. Summerfest. Mon- 7231 Alden, N.Y. 4 p.m. Polka Mass and Now,” a progressive original by of his friend Lisa Marie Biskup. He son, Mass. 12:30-2:30 • Eddie Forman. Harbor Park. Wells lawn fete. (716) 937-9483 Krajewski; “Kuszwanc Stomp,” JUly 5 Maine. 6-8 and the band debuted it at her me- • Rare Vintage / Lenny Gomulka / The a powerful, straight-ahead Paw- morial dance in 2014. • Eddie Forman. Town Green. South- Boys. Polish Arts Festival. Town Park. JUly 23 ington, Conn. 7-9 lak instrumental featuring one of To order, contact Krajewski at Cheektowaga, N.Y • Stephanie. Polish Club. Connells- Krajewski’s all-time polka heroes, [email protected]. JUly 6 • Dennis Polisky. Immaculate Concep- ville., Pa. 5-9. (724) 550-3966 • The Touch. Depew Gazebo. Depew, tion Ch. Indian Orchard, Mass. 2-6. • Dennis Polisky. Evergreen CC. Fleet- N.Y. 7 p.m. (413) 543-3627 wood, Pa. 2-6. (610) 944-7501 Youth • Joe Stanky. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. • John Stevens. VFW. Dupont, Pa. 2-6. JUly 7 continued from page 17 Daniel Hakos, Alex Quinnell Lake Silkworth, Pa. 2-6. (570) 477- (570) 654-5504 Accordion: Travis Rosinski, Nik • Walt Groller. Evergreen CC. Fleet- 5040 • Joe Stanky. Wurst Fest. Shawnee On wood, Pa. 7-11. (610) 944-7501 The Delaware, Pa. 12-5. (570) 421- sectional parts. The message “As Yash, Marcin Wobrak along with 7231 long as I’m livin’, there’ll be polkas Randy Koslosky • Eddie Forman. Devine Mercy Ch. playin’” was printed on the t-shirt Concertina: Chase Stanczewski, Three Rivers, Mass. 1-7. (413) 283- that was provided to the youth par- Logan Stanczewski, Lucas Yash 6030 ticipants in the Pro-Am Jam. along with Tony Winiarz, Mike Pa- JUly 24 Victoria Koslosky conveyed to puga, and Ron Urbanczyk • Joe Stanky. Central Park. Honesdale, those in attendance that another goal Lead Vocals: Emily Bizon, Joey Pa. 7:30-9. (570) 253-3855 of the Pro-Am Jam is to do some Blackburn, Sandra Koslosky, Vic- songs that may have an appeal to toria Koslosky, Matt Martin, Becca JUly 25 the general population. An example Olszewski, Emily Olszewski, Zach • Denniss Polisky. Coe Park. Tor- rington., Conn. 7-9. of that was the pop artist Adele’s Piatkowski, Logan Stanczewski song “Rolling in the Deep” played Sound: Rich Zebrowski JUly 26 as a polka. The newly crowned Miss Bass: Sebastian Pucowski • The Touch. Gazebo. Elma, N.Y. 6:30 Teen USPA and last year’s queen Washtub Bass: Paul Kuhar p.m. Emily Olszewski sang the lead on Bells: Elizabeth • Eddie Forman. Market Square. New Britain, Conn. 11:30-1:30 this song supported by jamming The jam concluded with the pass- horn sections and rhythm. ing of the 2017 Pro-Am Jam Cup to JUly 27 Jamming obereks came next. The the one and only Paul Kuhar, who • Joe Stanky. Knoebel Amusement saxes and trumpets were featured played washtub bass. Park. Elysburg, Pa. 3 shows. (570) on the song “Shake It Baby,” sung 672-2531 by Matt Martin with backup vocals UPCOMINg yOUTh EvENT. JUly 28 by Sandra Koslosky, Victoria Ko- There is an opportunity for young • Dennis Polisky. Lyon Park. Port Ches- slosky, Emily Olszewski and Becca musicians to jam at Seven Springs. ter, N.Y. 7:30-9 Olszewski. On Monday July 3rd, there will • Eddie Forman. Ferry St. Park. East- Then came the time to feature be a pool party at Seven Springs hampton, Mass. 6:30-8 the fi ddles. Five young fi ddlers (Champion, Pa.) as part of the Polka JUly29 were featured on Fiddle Faddle: Fireworks Weekend. The pool party • Jimmy Sturr. Lake Hopatcong Yacht Joey Blackburn, Clare Hite, Sandra will have music by two bands: The Club. Mt. Arlington NJ. 7-10. (973) Koslosky, Emily Olszewski, and KOSMIX and Polka Method. Both 398-4323 Veronika Prytko. The last song was of these bands feature young mu- • John Stevens. Holy Trinity Ch. Wilkes Barre, Pa. 6-10 (570) 825-6540 “Lovesick Polka” which also fea- sicians in the polka fi eld. Then the tured the fi ddles and was sung by bands will invite other musicians JUly 30 Victoria Koslosky. to join in playing several songs. If • Polka Country Musicians. Pulaski interested in participating, please Park. Three Rivers, Mass. 2:30-6:30. RaISINg ThE CUP. After the last contact Randy Koslosky at 412- (413) 592-0367 • Dennis Polisky. PACC. South Deer- song was played, the crowd was 798-1342 for more information and fi eld,, Mass. 1-5:30. (413) 665-875 asked to confi rm that the Jam was music, etc. • Jimmy Sturr. Schoharie County Fair. a success. Obviously, with such a Cobleskill, N.Y. 2 @ 6 p.m. (518) 234- cast, it was. So, the 2017 Pro-Am TO CONClUdE ThE SUMMER 2123 Jam Cup (signed by all the partici- POlka FESTIval SEaSON, the • John Stevens. St. Nicks Ch. Primrose, pants) was presented to Barb Hasel- International Polka Association will Pa. 4-8 ow who, in the tradition of the Stan- hold a Pro-Am Jam at its annual fes- BUFFALO POLKA BOOSTERS’ • Ray Jay. Roosevelt Hall. Mt. Pleasant, ley Cup in hockey, raised it over tival and convention which will be Pa. (724) 423-2631 her head. The Cup was then passed in Buff alo at the Millennium Hotel • Eddie Forman. Young Mens Club. among the participants: on Labor Day Weekend (Sept. 1-3, Hadley, Mass. 2-6. (413) 584-9526 • Polka Family. Barton Fire Co. Barton Trumpets: Andrew Bogdon, 2017). This will again provide an Md. (301) 463-6163 Will Brinkoff , Luke Hedrich, Stacia opportunity for young musicians at Hedrich, Anya Hedrick, Alli Lang, all skill levels to participate and to Members Matt Martin, Cameron Naessons, receive some mentoring from some SUNDAY, $20.00 in advance Nathan Neuman, Phillip Olszewski, of the seasoned pros in the polka up to July 10th Matthew Olszewski, Wanda Prytko, music fi eld. Registration for this JULY 23, 2017 $25.00 at door Ania Toboy, Jenna Zelasko, along event can be done by completing 2:00 until 7:00 p.m. Guests — $25.00 ROCKIN’ROCKIN’ with Kevin Adams, Chris Hedrich, the IPA Pro-Am Jam 2017 partici- Bernie Koslosky, Bob Naessons, pant form at the IPA website: www. Music by Children Whitey Ryniec, Rick Rzeszutko, ipapolkas.com 10 & under — FREE POLKASPOLKAS Keith Werwas, John Zelasko Every year at the United States 11 TO 13 — $10.00 with CONCERTINA Saxophones: Gabriel Groves, Polka Association Convention and ALL STARS Food served MIKE & GEORGE PASIERB Becca Olszewski, Zach Piatkowski, the International Polka Association 3:00-6:00 p.m. Johnny Tucholski along with Ed Si- Festival and Convention, the Pro- FONTANA’S includes Hamburgers, wiec Am Jam is one of the highlights PICNIC GROVE Hot Dogs, Polish Sau- WXRL Clarinets: Holly Kolodziej, at both events. Anyone who is 21 2299 Clinton Street sage, Salads, Corn, Emma Bogdon, Maryja Prytko years old or younger and plays an Buffalo, NY Beer, pop, water along with Dick Powell and Jackie instrument and/or sings is welcome also included 1300 AM Libera to participate in the Pro-Am Jam. Contact for more info LANCASTER-BUFFALO Violins: Joey Blackburn, Clare Congratulations to Randy Ko- Chris Tanski (716) 771-1076 Cash Bar available SAT. 2:00-3:00 p.m. Hite, Sandra Koslosky, Emily Ol- slosky and all of the musicians of Barb Mroz (716) 668-2694 NO BYOB SUN. 5:00-6:00 p.m. szewski, Veronika Prytko every age who made the 5th Pro- No refunds Drums: Alex Yash, Alex Woods, Am Jam a success. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • JULY 2017 www.polamjournal.com 19

Dance Time More on a Successful USPA Convention and Festival by Jen Pijanowski with an edgy style all their own. For the evening sets, Polka Refl ecting on my recent trip to Family took the stage with Fiddlin’ Cleveland to attend the 49th An- Freddie’s return. Watching Freddie nual USPA convention, a quote and Hank perform together brought from Helen Keller continues to ring a new element to watching this spir- so true in my mind: “Alone we can ited group. Hank took requests for do so little: together we can do so Polka Family favorites as their ar- much.” dent fans never left the front of the This phrase gives me hope that stage basking in every moment of working as a community will assist their memorable performance. in keeping polka music alive. When As Polka Family came upon the attending local dances, it is easy to end of their fi rst set, it was almost become complacent and frustrated impossible to fi nd any space left on with our dwindling and aging audi- the dance fl oor as fans prepared to ence. However, stepping into that be a part of the Polka Country Mu- ballroom on Friday night renewed sicians’ recording Live…and Jam The Wilgocki family: Stan, Alex, and Barb. Freddie Guzevich, Nick Yash, Hank Guzevich. all faith that polkas are far from a II. It was unfortunate for anyone remnant of the past. Not only was there music in the For over 20 years, Maestro’s bering the Versatones from incep- who hoped to dance but the pref- Record-breaking crowds were in ballroom but fans could also stop Men has been captivating their tion on, captured the nostalgia that erence was for fans to watch this attendance to kick off the weekend by in the cocktail lounge and enjoy crowd and packing the dance fl oor everyone felt while watching them popular group and be a part of its convention, presenting an eclectic the honky sounds of Buff alo Con- with their steady beat. True polka on stage. Hearing those Versatone newest release. mix of polka bands. The sound of certina All Stars. The dance fl oor afi cionados rejoice listening to these classics again brought back many PCM has kept their spot as a fan Freeze Dried shakes up the tradi- attracted much traffi c as loyal danc- seasoned musicians’ fl awless sound. fond memories for all of us and left favorite, picking up awrds for 2016 tional characterization of polkas. ers loved the opportunity to dance to High energy continued as Box On everyone yearning for more. USPA Band of the Year, Polka Re- One of the highlights of this con- cording of the Year, Song of the vention has become the Pro Am Jam Year, and leader Wally Dombrowski on Sunday morning led by Randy also sharing the title Male Vocalist Koslosky. [See page 17 for details of the Year with Andy Bojczuk. about the Jam]. Their fans stayed into the morn- It was hard to imagine that it ing, cherishing every note played was the last day of the weekend whether it was a Polish vocal, origi- but the day was going to end on a nal, or adaptation of a country clas- high note all the way through. John sic. Polka Country has long been Gora & Gorale, alternating with one of my favorites and it looks like The Boys during the afternoon kept they won’t be slowing down any things lively and kept the dance fl or time soon. packed. John can always arouse the Congratulations to Barb Haselow party spirit with his passion and and each and every person involved positive demeanor. The Boys’ sound with USPA and 2017’s record- Polka personalities at the festival (left): Blender Bob Wolinski; (center) Jill and Mary Lou Czerniak; (right): Ray meshes the traditions of polka music breaking crowd. Jay and Mary Ann Jarusinski. This was balanced-out by crowd the heartfelt beat of the All Stars. took the stage with its youthful Saturday started with the ban- stamina and intensity. This family Wally & Darrin Czaska Promotions pleaser Lenny Gomulka & Chica- Presents Direct from Burton, Ohio... go Push. From their polished stage quet, which recognized and show- has quickly gained quite a follow- appearance to Lenny’s voice, it is cased many deserving award win- ing at festivals and dances over the ners. Others of us congregated in past few years as they becomes even OLD SCHOOL impossible not to fall in love with Featuring IPA Hall of Famer their music. Years of performing the lounge grabbing a close seat for more engaging to watch. together proves that indeed practice Bryan Kurdziels’s All Star Band. My enthusiasm to see The Proj- Frankie Liszka makes perfect. Bryan, who won the Horizon Award ect brought us to the front of the and David Walter of TBC Last but not least, The Knewz in 2008 gathered a group of musi- stage. Within a few moments of their playing and singing your favorite music drew the young fans to the front of cians to showcase his skills while fi rst song, I was blown away by the Plus Buffalo’s own Al Krew and Company the stage. This is a true testament being joined by other handpicked solid sound of this distinct group. to carrying on the music to the next talents. This year Bryan was joined Every song brought a glimpse of Saturday, August 12, 2017 generation as you watch these teens on stage by gifted father Kevin as the aff ection for polka music by Doors open at 5:30 p.m. • Music from 6:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. and twenty-somethings sing along well as Al Piatkowski, Kevin Ad- this merger of musicians. I am ea- Potts Banquet Hall (Located in the Valu Plaza) with the band. Congratulations to ams, Dan Mateja, and Ryan Lu- ger for their appearance in Buff alo 41 South Rossler Ave., Cheektowaga, NY 14206 Andy Bojczuk, as he celebrates his cotch. It is obvious that Bryan’s at the IPA convention over Labor No B.Y.O.B. / Welcome Canadians / Delicious Food Available fourth win as USPA Male Vocalist of energy, talent and love of the music Day weekend. To kick things up yet $10 Advance tickets • $15 At the Door the Year. His voice has become syn- are a direct refl ection of his dad’s another notch, Eddie Blazonczyk Call Dan at (716) 826 6575 for tickets & table reservations. onymous with many of vocal greats, dedication to polka music. This af- Jr. took the stage with his melodic Advance ticket sales and table reservations so it is wonderful to see Andy and ternoon jam session induced much voice and charisma to showcase six can only be made until August 5th. the Knewz getting the recognition hype for the highly anticipated decades of music from the Versa- they deserve. events of Saturday’s lineup. tones. Flashes of photos remem-

39th Annual Pulaski Polka Days July 20-23, 2017 • Pulaski, Wisconsin Pulaski Polka Days brings thousands of visitors each year from all over the world to hear some of the best polka music in the world. Organized by the community sponsors, all proceeds from Pulaski Polka Days are contributed back into the community through the area’s benevolent organizations.

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media); and the arts College in Torrance. PHOTO: NEW BRITAIN HERALD (literature, including “Suzanne is a stu- CONgRaTUlaTIONS. (l. to r.): Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin; Master of poetry, drama, story, dent who approaches Ceremonies Asha Lassen; Honorary Consul Darek Barcikowski; and PNH etc.); visual arts (paint- her work with enthu- President Robert Kwasnicki welcome newly-sworn American citizens. ing, drawing, sculp- siasm and diligence,” ture, etc.); graphic arts said Joyce Dallal, pro- HARTFORD, Conn. — The urged those gathered to continue (painting, drawing, de- fessor of Fine Arts at Chopin Ballroom of the Polish Na- their studies with a lifelong dedica- sign, sculpture, model- El Camino. Her “per- tional Home hosted 55 immigrants tion to learning. Judge Covello said ing, etc.); and perform- sistence is what dis- from 28 countries, who were sworn that he hoped that even as the new ing arts (theatre, dance, tinguished Suzanne as in as new American citizens, June 2, citizens endeavored to gain deeper music, etc.). a student who has the 2017. mastery over the English language, To be eligible, appli- drive and life skills, as The ceremony was the culmina- they would teach their home coun- cant must be an Ameri- Suzanne A. Mitchell of Tor- Jessica M. Kisluk of Alden, well as the talent, to tion of months of careful prepara- try’s language to their children and can citizen, either by rance, California is studying N.Y. is a broadcasting and pursue a career in the tion and is the start of an ongoing grandchildren as a proud cultural birth or naturalization; professional and commer- mass communication major, arts.” partnership with the United States tradition. of Polish or Polish cial photography at Califor- minoring in arts manage- Her parents are Citizenship & Immigration Services The honored keynote speaker of American descent; a nia State University at Long ment, at the State University Dylan and Irena Mitch- Hartford Field Offi ce, which admin- the ceremony, longtime PNH sup- full-time college stu- Beach. of New York at Oswego. ell. isters the Oath of Allegiance to more porter Mayor Luke Bronin, contin- dent, currently enrolled than 10,000 new citizens every year. ued on that theme, saying that the at an accredited college/university ing Frederic Chopin, I mentioned Speaking to the Hartford Cou- love of one’s native culture and the aBOUT ThE PaJF. The Polish in the United States, with confi rmed the Mazurka and the Polonaise. She rant, USCIS representative Erika ideals of America are intertwined. American Journal Foundation future attendance at an institution immediately shared her experience Taylor said of the federal agency’s Bronin harkened back to the (PAJF), a 501(c)3 non-profi t or- in the Fall of 2017; and actively in- dancing them. I can only assume, interest in holding large natural- country’s history of diffi cult jour- ganization, was established in volved in the Polish community. because of her personality, that she ization ceremonies at the Polish neys, from impoverished Irish and 2014 to promote Polish and Pol- will go to great lengths to try to pre- National Home of Hartford, “We Chinese laborers to enslaved Afri- ish American culture and tradi- JESSICa a. kISlUk. Jessica M. serve her heritage. picked the Polish Home because it cans to Jews fl eeing religious per- tions among members of the Kisluk of Alden, N.Y. is the winner Her parents are Stanley and Mi- really is the core of Hartford.” secution, and noted that in a con- public and other Polish and Pol- of the PAJF’s scholarship in Jour- chelle Kisluk of Alden, N.Y.. President of the PNH Robert temporary United States home to ish American groups. Member- nalism. A broadcasting and mass Kwasnicki formally welcomed the multitudes from every continent, ship in the PAJF is open to all. communication major, minoring in SUZaNNE a. MITChEll. Su- assembly in several languages, and “America has never been more Donations are accepted in any arts management, at the State Uni- zanne A. Mitchell of Torrance, congratulatory remarks were made American.” He said that it was the amount. All donations will be ac- versity of New York at Oswego, she California, is the winner of the by Poland’s new Honorary Consul devotion to liberty that made one an knowledged and may be used as plans to graduate in May 2019. PAJF’s scholarship in the Arts. She to the State of Connecticut, Darek American. charitable contributions on your A member of the Polish Heritage is studying professional and com- Barcikowski. Honorary Consul As Master of Ceremonies Asha tax return. Dancers of Western New York and mercial photography at California Barcikowski encouraged the can- Lassen brought the ceremony to For more information, or to the Polish National Alliance, Kisluk State University at Long Beach, and didates for citizenship to become a close, she urged them and their make a donation, call, write, or was active in her church’s Youth expects to graduate with a BFA in active participants in American de- families to always feel welcome at email: PAJF, P.O. Box 271, N. Group and its fundraisers to attend photography in May 2019. mocracy: voting, volunteering, and the Polish National Home. In this Boston, NY 14110-0271; email: World Youth Day in Poland. Partially inspired to visit the even running for political offi ce. historic gathering place built by and [email protected]; (716) She is the recipient of a Presiden- land of her paternal grandfather’s As he administered the Oath of for newcomers to this great country, 312-8088 or (800) 422-1275. A tial Scholarship at SUNY Oswego, birth (Wladyslaw Marcinkowski, Allegiance to the new citizens, Fed- Lassen spoke with pride to her new link the PAJF can be found on and has been on the dean’s list every a native of Bydgoszcz), in 2013 eral Judge Anthony Covello praised fellow citizens: “This is now your the PAJ website. semester. She is also the recipient of Mitchell studied at the Jagiellonian the American education system, and home.”

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