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RULING LACKS TEETH. The European Court of Human Native Son to Rights says Russia has failed to explain why it kept key fi les secret when it investigated the 1940 Katyn massacre Become 36th of more than 20,000 Polish war prisoners. Russia failed to comply with a human rights obligation Polish Saint to provide evidence, the Strasbourg judges ruled. But they also said the court had no authority to rule on the inquiry. April 27, 2014 Set as Soviet Russia only admitted in 1990 that its forces, and not the Nazis, had carried out the atrocity. Offi cial Canonization Date The court said it did not have competence to rule on Russia’s handling of the Katyn investigation because too by Robert Strybel much time had elapsed between the massacre and the entry WARSAW — People in into force of the Convention. this staunchly Catholic land “We are rather disappointed by this verdict,” said Po- of 38 million were happy to land’s deputy foreign minister, Artur Nowak-Far. “The learn that next April 27th ruling does not take into account all the arguments of the their favorite native son Polish side that have here a great moral and historic right.” would be elevated to the al- Andrzej Melak, president of the Association of the Fam- tar and become known as St. ilies of Katyn Victims, called the judgment “scandalous,” John Paul II. But bells did not adding that it was “inadmissible and incomprehensible.” ring out and crowds did not — Agence France-Presse BBC and NYTimes reports rush to churches in thanks- giving as they did back in FAMILY THAT SHELTERED JEWS HONORED. A October 1978 when Kraków 97-year-old Polish woman and her late husband were hon- Archbishop Karol Wojtyła ored by Israel’s Yad Vashem Institute, Oct. 25, as “righ- was elected pope. teous gentiles.” The fi rst non-Italian pope Bronislawa Golonka and her husband Jan provided in 455 years surprised Catho- shelter to a fi ve-person Jewish family on a farm near Boch- lics world-wide and the fi rst nia, southern Poland, during the German occupation of Po- pontiff from behind the iron land. Max Halpern, one of the children saved by the cou- curtain sent shock waves ple, spent many years searching for the Golonka family. He across the Soviet bloc. Ini- and family members travelled from Israel to Wroclaw, in tial disbelief, surprise and joy southwest Poland, to be reunited with his wartime savior. Surrounded by family, Boston Red Sox Hall-of-Famer Carl Yastrzemski give a glance to his also spread across our Polo- Halpern recalled how the Golonka family created a spe- image in bronze, following its dedication outside Gate B at Fenway Park. The statue “Yaz” nia like wildfi re. But his can- cial hiding place on their farm. According to Nazi German captures the legend tipping his cap after his final at-bat at Fenway in 1983. Yastrzemski played onization 36 years later had laws, those who aided Jews could be summarily executed his entire 23-year major league career with the Red Sox. Story on page 18. See “John Paul II,” page 5 along with their immediate family. A second family that helped the Halperns during the war was honored by Yad Vashem in 1989. SacredSoil Poland’s International Situation An Interview with Dr. Marek Chodakiewicz of COMPENSATION SOUGHT. Poland is determined to get Finds a Home compensation from Boeing for the glitches haunting its the Institute of World Politics, Washington 787 Dreamliner jets, which are used by the country’s state- in Minnesota r. Marek Jan Chodakie- controlled carrier LOT, its treasury minister said. wicz holds the Kościuszko LOT is one of the 13 airlines that fl y the 787, which was Chair in Polish Studies as expected to be a game-changer for the aviation industry as professor of history at the its use of lighter materials and new engines promised 20 InstituteD of World Politics (IWP) in percent savings in fuel consumption. Washington, D.C. With a Ph.D. from LOT has already said it was demanding compensation Columbia University in New York, for lost revenue linked to a number of Dreamliner prob- PHOTO: GILBERT J. MROS Chodakiewicz has previously taught lems and has given Boeing until the end of the year to settle at Loyola Marymount University over faults or face court action. in Los Angeles and the University The Polish fl ag carrier, which has struggled for years of Virginia. A regular contributor to with huge operating losses, has estimated the cost of popular and scholarly journals, Dr. Dreamliner problems at $32.1 million. Chodakiewicz is author of more than “Besides a loss of face, this also disrupts LOT’s coming 15 books, including Intermarium: The out of the woods in the course of restructuring,” Wlodzimi- Land Between the Black and Baltic erz Karpinski told Polish public radio in an interview. Sacred soil from Kielpin Cemetery in Lomian- ki, Poland finds its way to Columbia Heights, Seas (New Brunswick, NJ: Transac- Minnesota via the USS Intrepid. tion, 2012). He spoke with the Polish VANCOUVER TEEN ANN MAKOSINSKI won Google’s American Journal about Poland in the global science fair with her project demonstrating how a world today. fl ashlight can be powered with nothing more than the heat by Gilbert J. Mros COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, Minn. — When from the palm of your hand. 2014 is the 25th anniversary of the Makosinski, whose entry was chosen from among thou- Dolores Strand of Columbia Heights opened her email inbox on July 17, she found an un- formal end of Communism in Poland. has also not reformed itself adequate- sands to represent Canada at Google’s global fair at the What do you think of Poland’s inter- ly. Continuity is the rule; we need dis- company’s headquarters in California, created what she expected message from an unknown sender. As a result, Columbia Heights has an artifact national situation today: its position, continuity from Communism. dubbed “The Hollow Flashlight,” to show how humans can it strengths, and its weaknesses? Poland’s neighborhood is mixed. be a source of thermal energy. from its Sister City, Lomianki, Poland. The message was from Edyta Piatek, staff Communism did not end in Po- Germany is united. Former Czecho- The inspiration for her project was a friend in the Phil- land in 1989. Totalitarianism is like slovakia is, like Poland, free and in ippines who failed at school because she had no light to accountant at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City. In it, Piatek de- a disease. Poland was not cured mi- NATO. Russia is authoritarian. Belar- study by once it got dark. Her experience left the 15-year- raculously then. The system persists us never really abandoned the worst old Makosinski determined to fi nd a way to power a light scribed how during a 2007 renovation of the museum, then curator John Zukowsky lo- chronically, having transformed itself of its old system. Lithuania is free. without batteries or electricity. as post-Communism. That’s why Po- Ukraine doesn’t seem to know where Makosinski, an 11th grade student at St. Michael’s cated some artifacts that were related to Po- land and its history. Among them was a small land’s position is not as strong as it it belongs. school in Vincent, said she has signed a confi dentiality should be. It has not taken full advan- agreement with a company to produce the light. wooden box containing earth from the Kiel- See “Sacred Soil,” page 5 tage of the implosion of the USSR. It See “Chodakiewicz ...” page 4 2 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • NOVEMBER 2013

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Follow us on Facebook or visit us The People’s Republic on the internet at: polamjournal.com A Lesson in Freedom special scrutiny. The government knows how hide? You must be up to something terrible. The from Not-So-Long Ago often you write him or talk to him and for how mere fact of seeking privacy has become a suspi- November Q Listopad long. They even store data about your domestic cious act. In the former communist bloc countries of calls and emails to your cousin Lenny in Chi- Your DNA can reveal a lot about you. Your “Let us be honest. In war, as in East Central Europe, including Poland, one can cago. health status and history, who your relatives are, medicine, natural causes not under find museums dedicated to the preservation of ar- So they don’t listen in or read the messages? how long you’ll live. The Supreme Court recent- our control do much. In the present All that takes is for the government to get a war- ly ruled that the police can forcibly take a DNA case, the great tacticians of the cam- tifacts from life as it existed under their commu- paign were hills and forests, which nist governments. In them, you can see various rant from a special court, which rubber stamps sample from you and store it in a database if you a young Polish Engineer was skilful apparatuses used to spy on citizens: concealed such requests from the very person who appoint- are arrested. Not convicted of a crime, just ar- enough to select for my encamp- microphones, wiretaps and other listening de- ed them to their jobs. Then Google, Verizon, rested, either rightly or wrongly. ment.” vices, “security” cameras, voluminous files kept Microsoft, et al are forced to turn over details of The officials of the old communist govern- — Gen. Horatio Gates, to Dr. on people, interrogation devices and other such your communications to the government. Use a ments didn’t trust anyone. They even spied and Benjamin Rush, giving credit to tools of the domestic espionage trade. GPS in your car? The government has the poten- informed on each other. If you work for the fed- Thaddeus Kosciuszko’s strategy Touring the museums today, the typical Amer- tial to determine where you are and where you eral government, according to news reports, it and military sense of terrain that ican is bound to say, “What’s the big deal?” have been. The Postal Service photocopies the encourages you to keep an eye on your fellow gave the Continental Army a dis- It has been revealed in recent months that the envelopes and packages of every piece of mail employees and report any activity by them that tinct advantage over the British you send or receive. you deem “suspicious.” at the 1777 Battle of Saratoga. United States government has been for several years conducting a massive surveillance program Going back to the time of Tadeusz Kościuszko, The Attorney General of the United States 1 ALL SAINTS’ DAY against its own citizens. Though the feds say that who came to the United States after being re- has in the past year collected a list of Associated Wszystkich Swietych the government does not actually listen to our leased from a Russian prison in 1797, to the Press telephone records and has threatened crim- 2 ALL SOULS’ DAY conversations or read our mail or emails with- exiles from the Polish Insurrection of 1830-31, inal action against a cable network reporter just Dzien Zaduszny or Zaduszki. out a special court’s approval, only monitors to the refugees from communist Poland, many for doing his job as a journalist. 1788. Piotr Stadnicki loans Unit- what telephone numbers or addresses are being thousands of Poles have fled to this country to It appears that the Fourth Amendment protec- ed States $15 million and forms contacted, it does not take a genius to figure out escape political persecution and the all-seeing tion against search and seizure, the Sixth Amend- the Holland Land Company. that the government can still tell, for example, eye of their oppressive governments. How ironic ment right to trial by jury and the First Amend- 3 ST. HUBERT whether you frequent or are registered on certain it is that the U.S. has now become so similar to ment freedom of press protections are in danger 1930. First regular broadcast their old homeland of the past. of being violated by our own government. of the weekly Fr. Justin Ro- websites, or are in contact with a certain group or sary Hour, now the oldest Pol- individual. Not just in contact with criminals or Police cameras watch us everywhere. There The American people need to think long and ish language radio program in terrorists, but with anyone. are thousands in use in every American city. Pri- hard about the road down which we are headed. America. Are you a Tea Party activist? The government vate security cameras operate everywhere and Do we sit back and accept the erosion of our free- 4 1937. Birth of television, film can easily figure that out by the email addresses their content is subject to seizure at the whim of doms until we become like the old communist and stage actress Loretta Swit and websites you use, or the phone numbers you the government. License numbers are randomly regimes? Don’t think it can’t happen here. Com- (M*A*S*H). call. In favor of the legalization of drugs? The entered into computers by cops and stored in a munist Poland was officially called the People’s 5 1370. Death of Kazimierz III the feds can figure that out too. massive database to track your movements. Pri- Republic of Poland. Let us hope that the United Great (b. 1330). Do you call or write your cousin Zbigniew in vacy has become obsolete. Why do you want to States does not become the People’s Republic of 6 1939. Nazis arrest 182 instruc- keep anything private? What are you trying to America. tors at Jagiellonian University, Poland? Foreign communications come in for who are then sent to the Sach- Criticizes “Selective senhausen concentration camp. PRESERVATION AND PROMOTION 7 1867. Birth of Polish chemist Historical Memory” and physicist Marie Sklodowska Curie, in Warsaw, Poland. WARSAW — Foreign Minister 8 1946. Fr. Karol Wojtyla (Pope Suggestions for Your Christmas List Radoslaw Sikorski has criticized John Paul II), says first Mass at what he describes as Germany’s Christmas is a time of giving, Polish America: news, music, per- got ’em. his parish church in Wadowice. “selective historical memory” re- because God first gave to us. Christ- sonalities, culture, and books. It lets Let’s be honest. If we can’t rely 10 1914. Buffalo, N.Y. native Jo- garding Poland and World War II. mas isn’t first and foremost about you know what Polonian leaders are on Polish Americans to buy and seph A. Rozan appointed Pol- In an extensive interview given ish interpreter to the Supreme presents, but gifts can express our thinking. Isn’t that a great gift for promote Polish products, how do for German weekly Die Zeit, Sikor- Court. care, concern, and love for others. less than $2.00 a month? we expect others to know about our ski remarked that “you are ashamed 11 ST. MARTIN It’s November, and as you make (We’re not even going to men- proud heritage, a heritage of quali- Goose is traditional meal of the about the Holocaust, and you know your Christmas list, why not con- tion what a great gift it would be ty? Go to Jelenia Góra, in southwest day in Poland. A winter weather sider gifting your friends and loved for United States to have more sub- that you lost at Stalingrad, but you forecast is then made according Poland: there used to be a whole make little effort to learn what your to the color of breastbone–white ones with books and publications scribers!) bunch of beautiful crystal makers from the Polish American Jour- Have you looked at our book- fathers and grandfathers did to us.” (much snow); mottled (variable); who generated gorgeous Christmas In a reference to the controver- black (light); black and white nal Bookstore? It’s quick and easy, store? We’re got books for every- ornaments. When one of our writers sial German miniseries Our Fathers, (mixed). good bargains too, and—“when the body: for young people learning to went there this summer, he discov- 1918. Independence of Poland weather outside is frightful”—you be proud of their roots; for cooks Our Mothers, a production that por- ered they were gone. Some were is reestablished by the Central don’t even have to step out of your who want to recover their traditions; trayed the official World War II Pol- bought out by other Europeans, who Powers during World War I. house. We’ll send your presents to for folks interested in legends and ish underground Home Army (AK) 12 ST. JOSEPHAT you. folklore; for people who like novels weren’t especially interested in the as anti-semitic, Sikorski described 13 ST. STANISLAUS KOSTKA Start with the Polish American and fiction; for history buffs (2014 Polish traditions. The others sim- the depiction as “a scandalous er- 15 1916. Death of Henryk Sienkie- ply went broke for lack of business. ror.” wicz, 70, Polish novelist, 1905 Journal. If you’re reading this, is the 75th anniversary of the start it means you think this paper is of World War II, and Halik Kochan- Maybe that’s the way of business, Sikorski said that “Germans Nobel literature prize winner, but is that where we want our heri- in Vevey, Switzerland. worthwhile. Newspapers depend ski’s book, The Eagle Unbowed, is have a duty to know more about the 16 1846. Free City of Kraków in- on subscribers. Give a gift of the an authoritative presentation of that tage to go? neighboring country that is 70 kilo- corporated into the Austrian Journal, you’ll be even better than event) and for the holidays (we have So take a few minutes to see our meters from their capital city.” Empire. the “true love” of the “Twelve Days three very attractive books about webpage www.polamjournal.com Nevertheless, the Polish foreign 17 1891. 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Attach Visas for Poland’s interests and security, What should Poland’s stance be How does Poland figure in U.S. Waiver raider to a gun bill or to any and for Europe’s? in the “deepening” versus “broad- foreign policy, and is that good? hugely popular pork barrel legisla- Fluid and treacherous, while ening” debate over European in- It does not. U.S. foreign policy tion. To understand this, you need a seemingly stable for now. Russia tegration? Should Poland join the establishment remembers about Polish lobby in D.C. endowed with is a revanchist power. It treats its Euro? Poland infrequently, mostly when financial resources. Bills do not pass neighbors as the “near abroad.” It Absolutely not. One never joins Washington wants Warsaw to rub- themselves. The skids need to be would like to re-integrate at least the a failing enterprise. That’s just bad ber stamp one of its initiatives, and greased. post-Soviet zone. Germany is very business. The Estonians did only it is not good for Poland. cozy with Russia, so the nefarious because they delude themselves that What else is there to do? geopolitical situation of Poland has eurozone equals mutual security. It The Germans have the Marshall Build Polish-American banks, not changed. Only American pres- does not. A serious economic crisis Fund. How does Poland and Polo- credit unions in particular, invest- ence keeps the Old Continent fairly can destabilize the post-Communist nia make the Polish case inside the ment funds; participate in the politi- stable, in particular its post-Com- sphere; without the mechanism of Beltway? cal process as Americans; and de- munist part. their own currencies, the post-Com- It is easy. Start sending kids to mand what is ours. Fear not. munist countries may turn into bas- IWP. We teach future leaders to Poland has invested a lot in ket cases like Greece. The Russians defend decent human civilization. You present Poland as marginal Ukraine since the Orange Revo- will have an excuse to “help” stabi- They will also learn how to take to American foreign policy inter- lution, with mixed results. At the lize the region, possibly in condo- care of Polonia and Poland’s busi- ests. But isn’t Poland a small play- same time, Russian President Putin Europe and Europe in general. How minium with the Germans. Poland ness. A more difficult thing would er in world affairs, and aren’t you threatens Kyiv if it signs an econom- should we assess Russian moves should be engaged with the EU as be to set up an effective lobby here. engaged in ethnic pleading? Why ic agreement with the EU. How do and their implications for Poland/ little as possible, aside on the eco- But that requires funds. I do not see should it carry greater weight in you read Ukraine, and where do you Europe? nomic side. It should try to influence the Polonia donating. So there are U.S. foreign policy? think of its future? America’s refocusing on Asia the US, instead, to remain engaged hardly any results.And Poland’s I’m engaged in answering ques- Ukraine serves as Poland’s brittle does not need to be bad for Poland. If in the region. lobby is pitiful. For example, at one tions you posited. And it is true that shield, but Warsaw should not in- the White House operated according point the Foreign Ministry hired a Poland is a medium sized nation tervene there too vigorously. First, to logic, it would strive to strength- Polish relations with Lithuania Republican PR company which was in Europe, but small in the world. it strengthens western Ukrainian en Warsaw so Poland’s might would (and to some degree, Ukraine) are stymied in its endeavors by the Em- However, so is Switzerland but it integral nationalists; second, it in- substitute for America’s resources still tense over Polish ethnic rights bassy in DC. wields power incommensurate to furiates the Kremlin. Poland’s not re-located to Asia. But that’s not in those countries. What should we its tiny size. It’s got banks. I am strong enough to prop up Ukraine how Washington thinks. Poland is be doing in these cases? Do you see Poland getting into not even going to torment you with by itself; American leadership is not important; Central and East- Support the Polish community the Visa Waiver Program? Will that another tiny state: Israel. Nor do I needed. ern Europe is not important. Rus- and ignore the government in Wilno. happen if the current immigration have space to speak about its influ- sia matters most. That has nearly Work with the current kleptocratic- bill dies? ence. Sweden is also rather small Russia: American Russian hands always been a permanent factor oligarchic government in Kyiv over The Visa Waiver Program is a but it plays a hugely important role insist “it’s not the Soviet Union,” in U.S. policy since at least 1941. Polish minority rights because the litmus test showing how little the as far as foreign aid, in Africa in and even crow that “reset” relations One wonders whether the United post-Communists hate the nation- Polonia can do and how poorly pre- particular. Why can’t Poland do any have fostered real cooperation. On States would have the will to fulfill alists and are more inclined to give pared Poland is for lobbying in DC. of that? the other, a recent ONET edito- its obligations toward Poland un- some concessions to the local Poles. If the immigration bill dies, there v v v rial suggests that current American der NATO’s Article 5. I very much The problem is that the tiny Polish will be another one. It would be best For information about the Insti- (lack of) policy towards Europe and doubt that Washington would go to minority tends to congregate mostly to attach a rider to a farm bill, or to tute of World Politics, see www.iwp. the U.S. pivot to Asia gives the Rus- war with Moscow over the Baltics. in western Ukraine, where the local a gun rights bill. NRA is one of the edu. sians new opportunities in Central Poland? Maybe. But only if Warsaw government is largely dominated most effective lobbies in the U.S.

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DONATION APPRECIATED. I’d Is Our Polonia Doomed to Extinction? like to thank Carl Nicsevic of Troy, N.Y., who recently donated several W h a t mick in the book to make the gad- exposed to the Polish language and finalists were treated to dinner in a Part 3 of 3 editions of the PAJ to our office. The does the get, snack, pop hit, computer game, tradition. Polish Scouts have their Polish restaurant. papers date from the 1960s, and will Youth Outreach: f u t u r e fashion, lifestyle or viewpoint they headquarters in Chicago and oper- The Only be used to fill in the blanks in our hold in happen to be peddling appear desir- ate several woodland camps. Details FOLK-DANCING. There are Pol- in-house archive. Way to Go store for able and attractive. The powers of at: [email protected] ish folk song and dance ensembles the Pol- omnipresent commercialism exploit throughout North America, and LAPSUS CALAMI. While most ish-American experience? That the teenager’s feelings of inadequa- POLISH APOSTOLATE YOUTH many of them are populated large- things that go wrong around the all depends on individual Polish cy, uncertainty, confusion and fear LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE. ly by teenagers and young adults. office are not my fault (and if you Americans. Every Polonian group, of rejection and persuade him that The National Shrine of Our Lady Participation cultivates grace, belive that ...), I organization or community hoping by using their product or following of Częstochowa in Doylestown, Pa. stamina and overall fitness, gives take full respon- to survive and pass its ideals and their advice he will gain peer accep- (near Philadelphia) is the venue of a participants an opportunity to trav- sibility for plac- values down to coming generations tance. gathering meant to unite, strength- el and perform before audiences ing the wrong should display sufficient interest in Perhaps Polonia would do well en, and prepare the future leaders of and come into contact with PolAm photo under and concern about its young people. to implement some of those tech- the U.S. Polonia. Bright, ambitious peers. Many singles eventually “got the “Model Be- It is they, after all, who will carry niques in dealing with the younger young PolAms aged 16-29 meet to hitched”, set up families and often havior” story the torch and hopefully one day pass generation. Isn’t the popularization discuss how Polish cultural and reli- provided another generation of Pol- in last month’s it on to the next generation. of our heritage among Polonia’s gious heritage, the traditions and be- ish folk dancers. PolAm folk-dance PAJ. The ar- But what if the young people young people at least as important liefs passed down through genera- groups take part in a World Polish ticle reported on “Ridiculousness” aren’t interested? It is easy enough as some mega-corporation launch- tions influence their lives. Camping, Folklore Festival in Rzeszów. Po- host Rob Dyrdek and guest Polish to get preschoolers involved in eth- ing a new fast food, pop song or movies, group games and other fun land. Contact www.pfdaa.org American model Joanna Krupa, nic activities, since they are still dress fad? Here are some ideas pos- activities are included. For informa- who talked positively about their quite family-minded and usually sibly worth considering: tion: to: [email protected]. GREATER DIVERSITY. Even if Polishness on the show. For those of eager to be part of things. Grade- you’re crazy about polkas and ober- you have been wondering, here’s a schoolers can be signed up by their POLISH SATURDAY SCHOOLS. AMERICAN POLISH ADVISORY eks, for the sake of Polonia’s fuutre photo of the beauty. grandparents for insurance with a Polish Supplementary Schools, also COUNCIL. Young PolAms inter- occasionally try to rise above person — M.K. PolAm fraternal and take part in known as Polish Saturday Schools, ested in politics may find this group preference. You may hate hiphop, some of its activities. They can be operate in most North American a rewarding experience. It is a not- techno and heavy metal, but that’s POLAND’S OLDEST WOMAN taken to this or Polish fest or oth- cities with a considerable Polonian for-profit group incorporated in what the younger set is into. Fea- celebrated her 110th birthday, er ethnic event by their parents, population. Classes are conducted the District of Columbia in 2004 turing the Polish version of those and received a letter of congrat- be driven to their Polish Saturday at the elementary and high-school launched a Polish American Plat- music styles may be an eye-opening ulations from Prime Minister School or maybe even talked into levels and include Polish language, form, which was signed by over experience to younger PolAms who Donald Tusk. Born October 3, joining some PolAm youth club or history and culture, folk dancing, 300 Polish American organizations. often consider Polish things to be 1903, Aleksandra Dranka has dance group. But as childhood turns crafts and field trips. Some young It main thrust is to make Polonia’s old and corny. That revelation could lived in the southern Poland vil- into pre-adolescence, things often people may balk at having to attend priorities known to candidates for providxe an indirect way of expos- lage of her birth, Harklowa, for get more difficult. By then they are school on Saturday, but many make political office. Information is avail- ing them to more valubale aspects most of her life with the excep- likely to have their own popculture- friends with others young PolAms able at: www.apacouncil.info. of our heritage. tion of several years spent in inspired and peer-reinforced inter- with whom they have much in com- the United States. She came to ests (rock music, cars, computers, mon. For information visit: www. POLISH KNOWLEDGE OLYM- TRIP TO POLAND. When all is said the States as a small girl with sports, the opposite sex) with little szkolypolskie.org. PICS. This Polish Knowledge and done, there is no better way to her parents, who earned enough time or inclination for anything else. Bowl, whose sponsors include the getting a young PolAm hooked on funds there to purchase a farm Appreciation for one’s Polish POLISH SCOUTING. The Pol- Polish Consulate and the Polish Na- this heritage than taking or sending and house in Harklowa. heritage is not something that can be ish Scouting Organization is Polo- tional Alliance, seems an interesting him or her on a vacation to Poland. Dranka is the eldest of nine forced on anyone, and attempting to nia’s scouting movement for boys way to promote interest in Polish af- Nearly everyone who has visited siblings, was married for sixty- do so may have the exact opposite and girls of all ages, from Cub fairs, history and heritage. One year in their formative years has comes three years, has two children, effect, especially among rebellious Scouts (Zuchy) to Eagle Scouts it attracted some 600 students from away with a deeper appreciation for three grandchildren and four teenagers. But it should be remem- (Starsze Harcerstwo). Besides ac- 16 Chicagoland public schools with and interest in things Polish. They great grandchildren. bered that those same restless but quiring typical scouting skills such bilingual Polish-English curricula may balk at first (“What’s there to She is in good health, has gullible teens are such easy prey for as woodland survival techniques, who had made it to the finals. Tro- do and see in Poland?”), so maybe a good sense of humor, likes the pop-culture establishment which harcerze also learn Polish campfire phies were awarded to winners in go via London or Paris as an added sweets, and military songs. uses every trick and marketing gim- songs, games and activities and get five different categories, and all the attraction. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • NOVEMBER 2013 www.polamjournal.com 5 Heritage Day a Hit In Michigan City ACPC Elects New Officers MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — The Second Annual Polish Heritage Festival was held Sept. 15 at Inter- national Friendship Gardens. High- lights included a Polish-English Mass; a performance by the Wesoły Lud Polish folk dance ensemble; music by the EZ Tones polka band, and accordionist Steve Kowalczyk; Polish food and beverages; exhibits; and a pisanki (Polish Easter egg) demonstration. Mayor Ron Meer declared Sept. 15, 2013, as “Polish Heritage Day” in Michigan City. Special guests included Paulina Kapuscinska, Consul General of the Republic of Poland (Chicago), and two employees of Kampinos MEMBERS OF “WESOŁY LUD” entertain festival-goers with a traditional National Park in Poland, of which HONORING FORMER ACPC NATIONAL PRESIDENT Deborah Majka Polish folk dance. the nearby Indiana Dunes National for her years of dedicated service are (seated) recording secretary, Marcia Lewandowski; (standing) treasurer, Gregory Biestek; president, Camille Lakeshore is a “sister park.” mont of Michigan City was honored audiences through his “Sunday Pol- Local radio personality Dick Ka- Kopielski, Deborah Majka, and first vice president, Mary Ellen Tyszka. for his many years of entertaining ka Party” program. The presentation was made at the organization’s national convention in Baltimore, Maryland on August 6, 2013. Sacred Soil: Native Son Listed on Memorial BALTIMORE — A new na- his remains; and dedicated a Com- continued from cover Zukowsky had given the box to Piatek because of her tional leadership has been elected monwealth of Virginia Historical pin Military Cemetery in Lomianki. A brass plate on the Polish heritage, and asked her to find a suitable home by the American Council for Polish Commission Marker to the first Pol- box commemorated the crew of an American B-17G for it. During her search, she found the Internet web Culture (ACPC) at its 65th Annual ish craftsmen who arrived in James- Flying Fortress named “I’ll Be Seeing You,” shot down page of Columbia Heights, Minn., which mentioned Convention. The four-day conven- town, Virginia in 1608. Through while delivering supplies to Polish freedom fighters that its Sister City was Lomianki, the place where the tion, held July 31-August 4, 2013 at participation in the National Confer- during the Warsaw Uprising in September, 1944. The soil had originated. Baltimore’s Sheraton Inner Harbor ence on the Social Studies (NCSS), aircraft crashed in Lomianki, a nearby suburb. Piatek then contacted Strand, co-chair of the Sister Hotel, was hosted by ACPC affili- ACPC provides teachers with ma- A brass plaque on the wooden box contained the fol- Cities committee, who agreed to take it. Strand ex- ate, the Polish American Arts Asso- terials related to Polish history and lowing inscription: plained that not only was Lomianki a Sister City to ciation of Washington, D. C. The culture and the accomplishments of In Memoriam Columbia Heights, but Walter Shimshook (Szymczak), new slate of officers includes Presi- Poles and Polish Americans, which Lt. Francis E Akins Sgt. Frank Decillis a crewmember who’s name is listed on the memorial, dent Camille Kopieski (Polish Arts they share with their students. 2nd Lt. Forrest D. Shaw S. Sgt. George A. MacPhee was a native of the Northeast Minneapolis / Columbia Club of Chicago); First Vice Presi- Founded in 1948, the American 2nd Lt. Ely Berenson Sgt. Paul Haney Heights area. dent Mary Ellen Tyszka (Friends of Council for Polish Culture, Inc. is a 2nd Lt. Myron B. Merrill S. Sgt. Walter Shimshook Acquisition of the artifact played a major role in the Polish Art, Detroit); Second Vice national non-profit, charitable, -cul These intrepid airmen gave their lives while flying Columbia Heights Mayor’s annual proclamation of Oc- President Thomas Payne (Polish tural and educational organization a mission of mercy to supply the beleaguered Warsaw tober as Polish Heritage Month. The city plans to put American Arts Association); and that serves as a network and body of Uprising. They were the crew of Aircraft #175 of the the box of sacred soil on permanent display in its City Recording Secretary Marcia Le- national leadership among affiliated U.S. 8th Air Force lost over Warsaw on September 18, Hall. wandowski and Treasurer Gregory Polish American cultural organiza- 1944. Next year will be the 70th anniversary of the War- C. Biestek (Friends of Polish Art). tions throughout the United States. This earth from the Lomianki Cemetery symbolizes saw Uprising, and the city of Lomianki plans to com- Also elected were directors: The council represents the interests their supreme sacrifice. memorate the occasion with a memorial service at the Robert Dutka; Raymond Glem- of some 21 affiliated organizations Dedicated on the 50th anniversary of the mission Kielpin cemetery where there is a monument honoring bocki; Janet Ann Hedin; Peter Obst; located in the 15 states and the Dis- on board Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum in New York the American fliers who tried to help them during the Dr. Wanda O’Brien-Trefil; and Ber- trict of Columbia. The ACPC is a City. Warsaw Uprising. nadette Wiermanski. tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable and Poland will always remember them. v v v The new officers will serve a educational entity. Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Gilbert J. Mros is a member and former co-chair of two-year term. Further information can be found New York the Columbia Heights, Minn. / Lomianki, Poland Sister In addition to the election of new on the ACPC web site at www.pol- New York, September 18, 1994 Cities Committee. national officers, the delegates at ishcultureacpc.org. the ACPC convention also honored outgoing President Deborah Majka SIKORSKI: POLAND WANTS NO John Paul II: Beatified Six Years After Death for her 14 years of service as na- COLD WAR WITH RUSSIA. Po- continued from cover Poles traveling to Rome for the oc- ers had collaborated on the Church’s tional president. During Majka’s land’s Foreign Minister Radoslaw long been a foregone conclusion, casion might face hazardous road renewal. Good Pope John launched terms of office, the American Coun- Sikorski said Russia’s “Europeiza- and the official announcement of the conditions. Since the official an- the major reforms of Vatican II, and cil for Polish Culture initiated the tion” would be best for Poland and actual date – a mere formality. Cardinal Wojytła was among the first-of-its-kind Youth Leadership added that it wanted to avoid the re- To us he was already a saint dur- Council’s most active participants. Conference; established the Pulaski turn of a Cold War. ing his lifetime,” remarked fortyish To most Poles and Polonians Scholarship for students pursuing “Russia is our neighbor and it Warsaw engineer Marcin Wróbel. alike, Jan Paweł II was a giant of a graduate degrees; restored the Gen- would be best if it became more “At his funeral in Rome his saintli- man, an inspiring religious leader eral Casimir Pulaski monument in European, Sikorski said. “The last ness was apparent to the crowds of and sterling patriot who neverthe- Savannah for the re-interment of thing we want is another Cold War.” mourners that chanted ‘santo subito’ less espoused universal values and – make him a saint immediately.” sought rapprochement with people By the standards of the Roman of every race, nationality and creed. STERLING SILVER JEWELRY Catholic Church, whose mills are To many of his compatriots, the A known to grind slowly, the short Polish Pontiff’s most significant B D E space of time that has elapsed since pronouncement were the words he C his death really does amount to in- spoke in Warsaw during his first pa- stant sainthood. Warsaw Archbish- pal homecoming: “May Your spirit op Cardinal Kazimierz Nycz noted: descend and renew the land ... this F “That is a record short time. Some land!” G I canonizations took centuries or at The following year Solidarność, H least many long decades. Here we The short time that has elapsed the Soviet bloc’s first independent are dealing with nine years – that is since John Paul II’s amounts to in- labor union, raised the torch of a mere flash,” Cardinal Nycz told a stant sainthood. freedom. 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The two religious lead- módl się za nami!” 6 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • NOVEMBER 2013 Outline of Polish-Style Christmas Suggestions for be a good way 6) the kindly old bish- OPŁATEK IN to interest the op quizzes youngsters THE CARD Yuletide 2013 craft-mined in on their prayers, good (opłatek z their heritage. deeds and behavior życzeniami). It by Robert Strybel Polish Christ- and rewards them is traditional to These days, more and more mas cribs range with treats. enclose a piece Americans of Polish and every other from the univer- of opłatek in ancestry feel Christmas has become sal stable type ST. NICK STICKERS (mikołajowe Christmas cards far too commercialized and resent to the elegant, naklejki). The proceeds from stick- being sent to being brainwashed and railroaded s h i m m e r i n g ers of the kindly those you love but will not be meet- into the shop till you drop” mental- Kraków crèche resembling a cathe- Święty Mikołaj ing on Wigilia. Only a small piece Usually it is held before Christmas ity. An alternative may be our Polish dral or storybook castle. Google: for use on gifts (e.g. 1” or 1 ½” square) is required, some time during December. In Christmas heritage which is more Szopki krakowskie for a fi rst-hand and envelopes since its role is purely symbolic. A places where people have drifted nativity-minded, tradition-based look. go to brighten corner of the opłatek is broken off away from the Wigilia tradition or and family-centered. When thinking Christmas for and consumed by the sender before many live alone with no-one to pre- ahead to this year’s holiday obser- FOLK DOLLS. Polish folk dolls of youngsters at the sealing the envelope to symbolize pare things for, holding the event vances , why not run through the the Holy Fami- Catholic orphan- sharing the “bread of love” over the on Christmas Eve itself should be following list and see which activi- ly, a full nativity age in Białołęka, miles. If you cannot get opłatek in considered. A parish hall would be ties could be incorporated into your set and St Nich- Poland. The sug- your area, visit: www.polamjournal. the ideal venue for such a supper, family circle of PolAm community. olas are great gested donation com followed by community caroling holiday deco- is $5 per sheet of and fi nally attendance at Midnight TRADITION REQUIRES KNOWL- rator items for 20 plus an extra GIFTS OF HERITAGE (polskie po- Mass. EDGE. It is next to impossible to PolAm homes $1 for shipping: darki). Consider giving those on introduce, cultivate or pass on tradi- and clubs. Dolls www.polamjournal.com/Bookstore/ your gift list things associated with POLISH CHRISTMAS WORK- tions one is un- in regional and Christmas_Store/christmas_store. our ancestral heritage – many pro- SHOP (warsztaty gwiazdkowe). familiar with. historical at- html. vided by the fi rms listed above. It Depending on available human re- Everything you tire make ideal could be a book, recording, DVD, sources (quali- need to know Christmas gifts. IN AN AMERICAN SETTING decorative item, amber jewelry, fi ed instructors, about Polish For details visit: http://lalki.civ.pl (w amerykańskim otoczeniu). In crystalware, wood-carving, wall- publicity chair- Christmas is America, some of them may have to hanging (kilimy), framed paper men, volunteers, presented in GOOD DEEDS (dobre uczynki). be creatively adapted. Usually that cut-out (wycinanki), etc. Of course premises) and a new e-book That idea can be instilled in pre- involves displaying or re-enacting there are those who will appreciate local interest, with a rather schoolers through “the hay of good them in early or mid-December rath- a bottle of Polish vodka (Sobieski, such a project unwieldy title: deeds” (sianko dobrych uczynków). er than on or after Christmas Eve the Wyborowa, Chopin. Luksusowa) should high- “Christmas in Traditional Polish The child receives a handful of hay traditional Old Country way. For in- or a six-pack of Polish beer (Oko- light the Pol- Style with Authentic Recipes” (con- (or dried grass clippings). He or she stance, traditionally, house-to-house cim, Żywiec, Tyskie, Lech). And ish Christmas tact amazon.com). Those who pre- is told to place one strand of hay carolers would not begin making something that will remind your re- heritage via lectures coupled with fer the traditional feel of a genuine into an empty manger each time he their rounds in Poland until Dec. cipient of you all year long is a gift videos, practical demonstrations paper book would do well to con- or she performs a good deed: helps 26 (St. Stephen’s Day), but by then subscription to a Polish American (Kraków cribs, home-made tree or- sult: The Polanie Club’s “Treasured someone, shares something, helps many people in America are sick of newspaper. naments, wycinanki, mobiles, carol- Polish Christmas Customs & Tradi- around the house, etc. The more carols and have already taken down ing costumes), customs, food prepa- tions, Father Czesław Krysa’s “A good deeds, the softer the bed Baby their Christmas decorations. POLISH HOLIDAY BAZAAR (ki- ration and/or choir carol practice. Polish Christmas Eve” and Sophie Jesus will have on Christmas Eve. ermasz świąteczny). One reason Hodur-Knab’s “Polish Customs, CAROLING (kolędowanie). Con- some Pol-Ams drift away from their CHRISTMAS EVE (Wigilia). To Traditions & Folklore”. They are ST NICHOLAS (Święty Mikołaj). sider getting to- heritage is the local unavailability Polish people everywhere, this is available from the Polish American Introducing Święty Mikołaj to your gether a Polish of the necessary “fi xings.” A Polish the single most important day of Journal’s Bookstore at www.polam- family and community is a good caroling party. holiday fair, Christmas bazaar, bake the year. Steeped in religious belief, journal.com. way to teach children the deeper This can be the sale, etc. is a good way to inject tradition and folklore, it is usually meaning of the season: spirituality parish choir or some Polishes into the local Christ- shared with one’s nearest of kin. CHRISTMAS CRIB (żłóbek, szop- and charity. At a St. Nick celebra- a group of ama- mas landscape. Such an event could How you are on Wigilia (good, bad, ka). A szopka-making contest might tion on or around his feast day (Dec. teurs, in street dress, choir gowns or offer opłatek, hay (for placing un- happy, sad, peaceful or upset) re- the old Polish-style disguises. These der the table-cloth), Wigilia foods, sentful) is how you will be all year DON’T BE LEFT OUT! BE PART OF OUR SPECIAL may include a star-bearer, angel, baked goods, imported delicacies, long – is a common belief. It is a fes- devil, King Herod, the Three Kings books, DVDs, CDs, greeting cards, tive meal of once-a-year treats and (Wisemen), Grim Reaper, peasant moldy music notes and recordings, unique customs such as hay under couple, Jewish merchant, soldier, Christmas cribs, assorted folkcrafts the table-cloth and an empty place- CHRISTMAS priest and Gypsy. such performanc- and Polish-fl avored gift items. setting at table. Rather than being es can be staged at your parish, allowed to dissolve in the Anglo- club, fraternal lodge, community POLISH CHRISTMAS FOOD commercial meting pot, shouldn’t 2013 EDITION center or shopping mall. And don’t SALE kiermasz przysmaków these beautiful old customs be overlook paying a visit to a nurs- świątecznych). Instead of or in We cordially invite our readers to passed on to the next generation ing home or two. Hear them sung addition to the imported treats at home and actively cultivated by participate in the Christmas 2013 and see the words and guitar chords (above), home-made Polish-style our Pol-Am parishes, PNA lodges, edition of the Polish American online at: www.poloniamusic.com/ Christmas delicacies can prepared schools, clubs and wherever? Journal. We are always proud KolendyBogsierodzi.html. by fellow club members or parishio- to carry a message at Christmas ners for sale a short time before the CHRISTMAS EVE SUPPER (wiec- HELP US CELEBRATE HIS BIRTH! from our readers and supporters to LIVING STABLE (żywa szopka). holidays. Obvious choices would be zerza wigilijna). Poland’s single others of Polish heritage across the country. To us, it is not only financial Increasingly popular in Poland are mushroom and beet soup with usz- most important family gathering is assistance (we are not a profit-making venture), but a demonstration of living Christmas cribs usually set ka, herring, pierogi, sauerkraut & rife with beautiful symbolism and the good will that exists between all Americans of Polish descent and the up on parish grounds. Volunteers, mushrooms and poppyseed noodles age-old customs. Hay is scattered newspaper published solely in their interest. usually young married couples and for Christmas Eve. Favorite post- on the table beneath the table-cloth, their baby, play the Holy Family, Wigilia treats are bigos and home- and the meal begins when the eve- I want to do my share to keep alive our Polish traditions and cattle, a donkey and sheep in a made kiełbasa, although pierogi and ning’s fi rst star appears in the sky. and customs by being part of the Polish American Journal’s stable-like setting recreate the ambi- gołąbki are always favorites. It comprises (depending on local ChristmasYES! 2013 edition. Please fi nd a contribution in the amount of: ence of that fi rst Christmas. The crib tradition) either a dozen or an odd [ ] $10 [ ] $20 [ ] $25 [ ] $50 [ ] $75 [ ] $100 [ ] $250 [ ] Other $_____ opens after Midnight Mass and stays POLISH CHRISTMAS BAKE number of meatless dishes. The open at least until Jan. 6. Combining SALE (kiermasz wypieków meal begins when the evening’s the Nativity story with a petting zoo świątecznych). Maybe you lack the fi rst star appears in the sky with the NAME makes this a favorite of youngsters time, manpower sharing of opłatek. After the meal, and entire families. and facilities to kolędy are sung and gifts are ex- ORGANIZATION (If applicable) hold a Christ- changed, after which the family at- CHRISTMAS GREETINGS mas bazaar or tends Pasterka (Midnight mass). (życzenia świąteczne). The stan- Polish food sale, YOUR MESSAGE (Use additional sheet if neccessary) dard greeting is: Wesołych Świąt so maybe con- CHRISTMAS WAFER (opłatek). Bożego Narodzenia i Szczęśliwego sider just a bake is a white unleavened wafer im- ADDRESS sale. It could printed with nativity motifs and Weso³ych feature makow- sometimes referred to as “angel CITY, STATE, ZIP iec, piernik, bread” (“chleb spaniel”). It is the Œwi¹t! keks, babka, tort single most important artifact of TELEPHONE ( ) Nowego Roku! (Merry Christ- makowy and placek. Home-made or Polish-style Christmas, without Print address in advertisement? [ ] Yes [ ] No mas and Happy New Year).” An Polish bakery rye bread and chałka which the celebration would be un- Print telephone number in advertisement? [ ] Yes [ ] No expanded version might go: “Ra- are also worth inlcjuding. thinkable. Traditionally bits of the We thank dosnych Świąt Bożego Narodze- wafer are shared amid an exchange To guarantee placement of your patron ad in the you in nia oraz wszelkiej pomyślności w COMMUNITY WIGILIA (zbiorowa of best wishes with all present as a nadchodzącym 2014 Roku życzymy Special 2013 Christmas Edition, advance wigilia). Often referred to in Po- sign of love, forgiveness and recon- wam wsyzstkim!” A more religious- lonia as an “Opłatek Dinner”, this ciliation. If you cannot get opłatek clip form and return by NOVEMBER15, 2013. for your support. fl avored version could go: “Obf- can be little more than but a simple from your local parish, visit: www. 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RELIGION / Benjamin Fiore, S.J. Jan Karski Exhibit in Wisconsin PHOTO: KONRAD ZIELINSKI KONRAD PHOTO: Glenmary Home Missioners Reaccredited Presidium, the national organiza- Archdiocese of Milwaukee, has Rev. Richard J. Malone. tion that oversees abuse risk man- been asked by the Rockford Pro- Deacons Marc Rybinski and agement, confirmed that Glenmary Life Initiative to prevent the confer- Matthew Wisniewski, ordained Home Missioners, under the leader- ence of the Call to Action organiza- together with Leon Rodgers to the ship of Fr. Chet Artysiewicz, has tion from holding a Catholic Mass permanent diaconate by Archbish- been found by an independent team at its conference, Sunday, Nov. 3. op Allen H. Vigneron for service in of specialists to meet or exceed all The organization has been criticized the archdiocese of Detroit. Speaking abuse prevention and response stan- for liturgical abuses at past confer- for the three newly-ordained dea- dards. ences and for selecting speakers cons, Deacon Rybinski said, “We as To obtain accreditation, Glen- who actively work against official deacons are called to serve, not by mary underwent an educational Church teachings. being front and center, but by mak- process and a rigorous assessment This year’s conference will fea- ing sure that Christ is.” to clarify responsibilities, identify ture the screening of a film pro- Bishop Bernard A, Hebda, aux- best practices, and evaluate the ex- duced by “Catholics for Choice” iliary bishop in the archdiocese of tent to which the defined standards entitled “The Secret History of Detroit on his appointment by Pope are being met. As Fr. Chet noted, “It Sex, Choice, and Catholics,” de- Francis to be Co-Adjutor Bishop of MADISON, Wisc. — On Sep- to discuss prospects of future coop- illustrates our strong commitment scribed as a 45-minute apology for the Archdiocese of Newark, N.J. He tember 24, in the Rotunda of the erative efforts between the state of to upholding these standards and to the church’s teaching on abortion. will assist Archbishop John J. My- Wisconsin State Capitol Build- Wisconsin and the Polish Consulate helping ensure that our missions and Speakers at the conference include ers in the administration of the arch- ing, Consul General Paulina about Jan Karski in an effort to bet- ministries are safe environments Sr. Jeannine Gramick, and Mr. diocese. Archbishop Myers and the Kapuścińska and Dr. Mark Pienkos, ter educate their constituents about for young people and vulnerable Robert Shine, both of whom ar- other two auxiliary bishops are all President of the Polish American the moral responsibility of individu- adults.” gued against the Catholic church’s in the 70s. Congress – Wisconsin Division als within society, so that the horrors This re-accreditation, for five teachings on marriage and human Honorees as outstanding Polish (PAC-WI), spoke at the official un- of history could never repeat. Other years, renews Glenmary’s first -ac sexuality, and ex-priest Mr. Rob- priests and nuns by Buffalo’s Gen- veiling of the exhibit, “The World topics discussed were the forging creditation granted in 2006. Pre- ert McClory whose talk is entitled eral Pulaski Association: retired Knew.” This exhibit focused on the of connections between Wisconsin sidium is one of several organiza- “Faithful to Baptism: The Role of RC Bishop Edward Kmiec, Revs. life of Jan Karski, a diplomat, World and Poland through Polish tourism tions that are tasked by the Catholic Dissent in Catholicism’s New Era.” Daniel Palys, Fabian Maryanski, War II Polish underground state and growth to be generated in Wiscon- Church in the United States to pro- Sr. Gramick recently engaged in a Leon Biernat, Michael Burzynski, resistance fighter, and eye-witness sin and the economic opportunities vide independent and external edu- public debate with Springfield, Ill. Daniel Bellittiere, Ryszard Bier- to the German Nazi death camp that Poland can offer in the area of cation and assessment of the staff Bishop Thomas Paprocki on simi- nat, Conrad Stachowiak, Tadeusz atrocities, who brought reports of American job creation. in Catholic schools, church organi- lar issues. Bocianowski, Marius Dymek, re- the Holocaust to the Western Allies This exhibit was made possible zations and parishes to ensure that tired Bishop Thaddeus Peplows- as early as 1942. Karski asked them by the Polish History Museum in children and vulnerable adults find STO LAT TO... Deacons Bryan ki (PNCC), Bishop John Mack to take military action while there Warsaw and was made available by in them a safe environment. James Zielenieski and Frank S. (PNCC), RC Bishop Edward was still time to save hundreds of Poland’s Ministry of Foreign Af- Kedzielawa on their ordination Grosz, Msgr. Matthew Kopacz, thousands of lives. fairs and the Jan Karski Educational DISSENTING CATHOLICS SET along with John William Adams to P.A., and Sisters Mary Blaise Sur- Consul General Paulina Foundation. The exhibit remained TO MEET IN MILWAUKEE. Arch- the permanent diaconate for service las, Mary Jodsanne Buszek, Mary Kapuścińska and Dr. Pienkos also in the Capitol Rotunda from Sep- bishop Jerome Listecki of the in the Buffalo diocese by the Most Johnice Rzadkiewicz. held a meeting with Wisconsin Lieu- tember 23-26, 2013. Rev. Tadeusz Bocianowski on tenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch — Geraldine Balut Coleman being awarded the Knight’s Cross of MODLITWY the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland at a ceremony at the Pol- PAC Cites Pulaski Police PUBLICATION OF PRAYERS. The Polish American Journal gladly accepts prayers ads for publication. ish Consulate in New York City in CONGRESS AMERICAN POLISH NY DOWNSTATE PHOTO: They must be received by the 10th of each month, prior to the month of publication, and must be BROOKLYN, N.Y. — It was pre-paid at the cost of $15.00 each, which can be paid by check or charge. If you have any questions recognition of his work as co-orga- the Pulaski Association of the New regarding this policy, please call 1 (800) 422-1275 or (716) 312-8088. Send to: Polish American Journal, nizer of the oldest Pulaski parade in P.O. Box 271, N. Boston, NY 14110. York City Police Department that the United States in Cheektowaga, PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN. (Never Known To Fail). Oh, most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, was served with a citation when the N.Y.; host of weekends for children fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in Downstate Division of the Polish my necessity. Oh Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. Oh Holy Mary, from the Polish “Communication American Congress (PAC) held its Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart without Barriers” Foundation; as and succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh Annual Awards Banquet at Green- well as many other activities, con- Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (three times). Holy Mary, I place point’s Polish & Slavic Center, Oc- this cause in your hands (three times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days and then you must certs and exhibits by Polish artists. publish and it will be granted to you. Grateful thanks, A.R. tober 26. The reason? For being one of FOOD AND THE FAITHFUL. PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT. Holy Spirit, You who solve all problems, who light all roads so I can New York’s outstanding Polish attain my goal. You who give me the Divine gift to forgive and to forget all evil against me and that The Oct. 12 episode of “Our Daily in all instances of my life you are with me. I want this short prayer to thank you for all things and American organizations for more Bread” on Buffalo, N.Y.’s WKBW- to confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you, even and in spite of all material than a half-century, according to illusion. I wish to be with you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. Thank TV Channel 7 featured host Fr. PAC president Frank Milewski. you Holy Spirit. That person must say this prayer for 3 consecutive days. After 3 days, the favor re- Paul Seil and Ann Marie Smo- quested will be granted, even if it may appear difficult. This prayer must be published immediately Accepting the award on behalf of kowski who stressed the impor- after the favor is granted, without mentioning the favor. Your initials should appear after the thank the Pulaski Police was its current establishment of Polish fraternal you. Thank You Holy Spirit. E.W. tance of meal planning for diabetics president Michael Lukowski (left) organizations within police depart- and prepared crockpot oatmeal, fish shown here with Milewski. ments in the neighboring counties and tomatoes with wine sauce and Both the Congress and the Pu- of Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk POLISH AMERICAN quick chocolate chip cookie cakes. laski Association are mainstay orga- and in major cities like Buffalo, Visit the show’s website for this epi- nizations of the Polish community. Philadelphia, Cleveland and Chi- CULTURAL CENTER sode and more information on “Our Acting as that community’s umbrel- cago. Daily Bread” at www.odbtv.org. la organization, the Congress was Civil servants from other ethnic 308 WALNUT STREET On Nov. 9-10, 2013, St. Nicho- founded in 1944, only twelve years groups have also formed similar PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 las Ukrainian Catholic Church, prior to the establishment of the Pu- fraternal organizations in the NYC 308 Fillmore Ave., will be sponsor- (215) 922-1700 laski Association in 1956. Police Department. “But when it ing its annual Parish Bazaar at 1219 When You’re in Philadelphia’s Historic The Pulaski group was created comes to displaying pride in their Abbott Rd., Lackawanna. A huge District, Visit The Polish American as a Polish fraternal organization Polish heritage, it’s hard to beat the basket raffle and gift certificates will within the NYC Police Depart- police of the Pulaski Association,” Cultural Center Museum Exhibit Hall be up for bidding. Homemade baked ment. Over the years it has grown said Milewski. Featuring Polish History and Culture goods, food, beverages, and a large to a membership of 1,500 active and Also honored that evening were OPEN 10:00 a.m. TO 4:00 p.m. • FREE ADMISSION “Grandmothers Attic Treasures” top retired City police officers of Polish Rev. Joseph Szpilski of St. Stan- January through April • Monday to Friday off the event. For info, call the rec- and Slavic heritage. islaus Kostka Parish; Congressman May through December • Monday to Saturday tory at (716) 852-7566. St. Nicholas And it was the initiative and Peter King (R-NY); Brooklyn Bor- Gift Shop is Open During Regular Exhibit Hall Hours is known throughout the area for its Closed on Holidays imagination of the Founders Com- ough President Marty Markowitz; pierogi, which will be on sale at the mittee which further led to the cre- Marie Sklodowska Curie Profes- Visit Us on the Internet: www.polishamericancenter.org bazaar. ation of the Grand Council of Pol- sional Women’s Association, and ish Associations. It was the Grand the Society of Polish American SALT LAMPS ETC. Council which then encouraged the Travel Agents. CONCERT SERIES AT HISTORIC POL-AM CHURCH. Rev. Mariusz 5274 Broadway, Lancaster, NY 14086 •(716) 564-9286 Dymek, pastor of Buffalo, N.Y.’s Corpus Christi Church, announced a series of concerts in the church to showcase the church’s artistic beau- Can’t sleep? Need relief for asthmas? Allergies? Sinuses? ty and its dynamic environment for organ, woodwinds and voice. Fr. Dymek said, “Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm Now available beautiful Polish salt lamps that clean and agitations of the soul; it is one of the most magnificent and delightful ionize air for your health and well-being. presents God has given us.” The series will include: Canisius College Chorale at 5:00 p.m. Nov. Laboratory tested for ionization and quality. 17; Christmas Concert at 2:00 p.m., Dec. 15; Flutist Emma Resmini at 2:00 p.m. Jan. 5 (the 10th anniversary of the Pauline order’s presence at For information and flyers call: Corpus Christi); Kindred Concert on Feb. 9. The church, founded in 1898 is listed on the State and National Reg- We will ship Joyce (716) 860-0828 • [email protected] Arlene (716) 649-3188 • [email protected] isters of Historic Places and has undergone extensive restoration and anywhere in the USA renovation. 8 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • NOVEMBER 2013

HAPPENINGS: CHICAGO STYLE / Geraldine Balut Coleman PRCUA Holds Matching Donation Campaign PHOTO: JULITA SIEGEL CHICAGO — The Polish Ro- benefit, a celebration of Polish art man Catholic Union of America and culture, which jointly benefited (PRCUA) announced it will assist Dar Serca and The Polish Museum The Polish Museum of America of America. Held Sept. 21 -27, with (PMA) in raising general operation- a gala opening Sept. 21, this event al funds to match new funds raised attracted almost 400 patrons of the by the PMA. The PRCUA will do- arts. Co-chaired by Dar Serca Board nate up to $14,000 in matching members Agnieszka Schwietert and funds. Andrzej Pawlowski, along with This “140/77 Campaign,” so Anna Krupka, the event had some- named in celebration the PRCUA’s thing for everyone. Nineteen artists 140th Anniversary of its founding presented works of art ranging from and the 77th Anniversary of the wearable art and photography to opening of the PMA, has begun sculptures and paintings. All were and will run until the end of Janu- for sale. Dar Serca was established ary 2014. in 1988 to assist children with dis- The guidelines are simple: For abilities from Europe as well as every dollar donated to the PMA, from the Greater Chicago area. the PRCUA will match 50 cents. The Gift From the Heart Foun- Donations from new sources will dation is a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit qualify, as will new and expired WESOŁY LUD and dignitaries. organization, headquartered in Schiller Park, Ill. Portions of this in running the foundation’s mission are: to offer PMA. Its goal children with extremely complicat- with the “140/77 ed medical cases expert diagnosis Campaign” is to and treatment that cannot be found utilize new mon- elsewhere, as well as to provide ies to help offset children from abroad and their par- some of those ents with housing, transportation, costs. and translation services. The PMA hopes that, within A SUCCESSFUL SALE. On the this limited time, weekend of Sept. 14-15, The Pol- PMA support- ish Museum of America Library ers will convince (PMAL) held another successful their friends to book sale. Over 200 patrons at- consider con- tended, looking to review and pur- tributing any chase books from the thousands of amount to this Polish and English language books CONSUL GENERAL PAULINA KAPUŚCIŃSKA pres- campaign. Re- available; searching for that hidden ents the PRCUA’s Joseph A. Drobot, Jr. with the Gloria member: for ev- treasure. The for-sale collection had Artis Silver Medal of Merit for Culture on behalf of Po- ery dollar donat- NEIU DIGNITARIES, W. Sawa, Vice Consul Rusiecki, and Polish students. Polish language books on history, land’s Minister of Culture and National Heritage. ed to the PMA, the PRCUA will The evening’s Mistress of Cer- membership fees. Longtime mem- match it with 50 cents. Please send emonies was Maria Ciesla, presi- bers and supporters are asked to your donation check to The Polish dent of the PMA. Among the guest invite their friends who are not yet Museum of America, 140/77 Cam- speakers were: Francis Cardinal members to support the PMA. How paign, 984 N. Milwaukee Ave., George, Archbishop of Chicago; to do that? Let them know that the Chicago, IL 60642-4101. PayPal Maciej Pisarski, deputy chief of PMA continues in its efforts to pre- payments are also accepted via the mission, Republic of Poland; Pau- serve Polish and Polish American PMA website. lina Kapuścińska, consul general; heritage and culture for future gen- A weekly roster of donor names, Frank Spula, president of the Polish erations. alongside the campaign thermom- American Congress and the Polish The following will give donors eter, will be published on the PMA National Alliance; Allison Kop- an idea of what the Museum has web site (www.PolishMuseumO- pel, executive vice president of the done or is in the process of doing to fAmerica.org). If additional infor- American Fraternal Alliance; and preserve our cultural heritage: mation is needed, please contact: Joseph A. Drobot, Jr., president of This year alone, the PMA Library Jan M. Lorys via Jan-Lorys@Pol- the PRCUA. began automating its card catalogue ishMuseumOfAmerica.org or by During the evening’s celebra- and book circulation system with phone at (773) 384-3352. tion, Consul General Kapuścińska Andy Pawlowski, Anna Krupka, Vice Consul Konrad Zielinski the Polish and Library of Congress awarded the PRCUA with the Gloria Library Systems. The Museum Ar- PRCUA CELEBRATES 140 Artis Silver Medal of Merit for Cul- of this exhibit is presented through literature, gardening, Polish cui- chives continues to process docu- YEARS. The PRCUA began its ture on behalf of Poland’s Minister an interactive installation, which sine, music, sports, and tourism. If ments at a steady rate, in preparation 140th Anniversary celebration on of Culture and National Heritage. features short, artist documentary one had a specific area of interest, for the first-ever published guide to October 4 with a reception and the The Gloria Artis Medal is conferred films; large format photographs; and Małgorzata Kot, the PMAL’s head its collections. Many items from the opening of a special exhibit, 140 upon individuals and organizations specially-designed artifacts. Unfor- librarian, could say exactly where PMA’s photography collection were Years of PRCUA History, which for their activities in popularizing tunately, this outstanding exhibit to find those books. There were digitized and will be presented for were held in the Sabina P. Logisz Polish culture and protecting the na- was only available for viewing at English language books on subjects the first time at the PRCUA exhibi- Great Hall of the Polish Museum of tional heritage of Poland. NEIU until October 25. such as Polish history and the Polo- tion. The PMA music collection is America (PMA). The exhibit’s cura- This project was conceived and nia communities, along with Polish re-catalogued, thanks to staff and tors were Kathryn Rosypal and Lidia “THE WALL SPEAKS.” On Octo- directed by Sawa, a film director music and movie CDs. This event visiting music librarians from the Kowalewicz of the PRCUA’s Naród ber 3, Northeastern Illinois Uni- and visual artist residing in Saraso- would not have been possible with- National Library in Warsaw. An eth- Polski publication. The exhibit dis- versity (NEIU), its Art Department ta, Florida. Support for this project out the volunteers who helped orga- nographer of Polish culture recently plays fourteen decades of rare and under the chairmanship of Professor was through the American Institute nize and work it the days of the sale. updated the PMA’s folk art gallery. old photographs of the organization Mark McKernin, the consul general of Polish Culture, Tampa Bay, the As of this publication, the PMAL After a successful showing at the and its members, historical docu- of the Republic of Poland, Paulina Embassy of the Republic of Poland raised $6115. Books that were not PMA, an exhibit of current Polish ments from the 19th century, along Kapuścińska, NEIU’s Polish Ameri- in Washington, D.C., and the Polish sold would once again be offered posters was loaned to Austin, Texas with many other interesting arti- can Heritage Month chairwoman, Consulate General in Chicago. Prior at rock-bottom prices on September to be presented to a new audience. facts. This exhibit will be displayed Professor Lidia Filus, and the exhib- to the official viewing of the exhibit, 30 and then again on October 16- In cooperation with the Dwight Da- through mid-November. it’s artist, Wojtek Sawa, invited all NEIU presented a piano and clari- 19. Visitors included treasure seek- vid Eisenhower Presidential Library On Sat., Oct. 5, a late afternoon to attend the opening of “The Wall net recital featuring music of Mau- ers, families searching for Polish in Abilene, Kansas, the PMA loaned Mass was held at St. Stanislaus Kost- Speaks.” This exhibit, also referred rice Ravel, Witold Lutoslawski, and reading material for their children, materials for an exhibit marking the ka Church, the second oldest Catho- to as “The Voices of the Unheard,” Jaroslaw Golembiewski. Americans of Polish descent inter- 70th Anniversary of Eisenhower’ s lic church in Chicago and “around is an interactive multimedia exhibit Sawa is a conceptual artist and ested in English-language literature nomination as Commander-in-Chief the corner” from the PRCUA build- that features large format photogra- film director. Born in Poland, he on Polish history and Polish com- of the Allied Armies in Europe. The ing. After Mass, a banquet was held phy, video, and special artifacts ded- was brought to the United States in munity, and music school students new PRCUA/ PMA entryway, PMA at White Eagle Banquets in Niles, icated to Polish children and teenag- 1963, at the age of 10, in the midst hunting through music literature Gift Shop, office, and conference Ill.. The PRCUA’s award-winning ers who experienced “the subhuman of the Cold War. Since then, he di- and scores. room are slated to open soon. Eco- dance troupes, the Polonia Polish cataclysm” of World War II. Yet the vides his time equally between the The collected funds from this nomically smart LED lights were Folk Dance and Song Ensemble and exhibit speaks of life in the midst of two countries. Sawa’s work has sale will be used to purchase newly- installed in the stairwells, improv- the Wesoły Lud Polish Dance Com- war, through everyday, unpredict- been presented in galleries, muse- published books, as well as the con- ing visitor safety. pany provided lively entertainment. able tales involving children and ums, and public spaces throughout tinued preservation/maintenance of Thanks to the PMA’s dedicated In addition, Joseph A. Drobot, Jr., young adults. The narratives are fas- Europe and the United States. the cymeliów, the oldest and most staff, devoted volunteers, and gen- along with Marlena Dzis, provided cinating and haunting. They speak valuable books in the PMAL collec- ART FOR HEART. erous donors, the Museum is able entertainment by singing “La Ci Da- of frailty and courage, of individual The Gift From tion. This special collection has rare to make these projects happen. Yet rem La Mano” from Mozart’s opera, actions often undertaken outside the the Heart (Dar Serca) Foundation and valuable books about Poles liv- there are several costs involved Don Giovanni. apparent realm of logic. The content held its 3rd annual “Art For Heart” ing in the United States. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • NOVEMBER 2013 www.polamjournal.com 9

QUOTES / compiled from news sources AMERICAN POLONIA AT A GLANCE Master’s Dissertation on Katyn Massacre

The News We’ve Been Waiting For P. POREMSKI RICHARD PHOTO: “We’re overwhelmed because has become a beacon of democracy by Richard P. Poremski this was the news we’ve been wait- and economic achievement through- BALTIMORE — Sarah Bass, ing for. John Paul II was one of the out Europe.” 24, an American studying in Eng- greatest popes because not only — Statement from the Atlantic land at the London School of Eco- did he accomplish so much for the Council, an American think-tank nomics in pursuit of a Master’s De- Church, he touched so many people which promotes constructive lead- gree in International History, choose around the globe because his mes- ership and engagement in interna- the 1940 Katyn Forest Massacre as sage was so universal. So many peo- tional affairs, on Polish President the subject for her dissertation and ple respected him, even those who Bronislaw Komorowski, who was academic argument. did not agree with the church or its named among the recipients of While most students stamped- teachings.” the Council’s 2013 Global Citizen ed topics about the Middle East, — Rev. Dariusz J. Jonczyk, Awards. Bass — a confessed individualist pastor at both St. Joseph’s Church v v v — broke from the herd and con- and St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish in “We had knuckleheads that did sulted with her faculty mentor. He Woonsocket, R.I. stupid things on the weekends or suggested searching out recent of- v v v other times.” ficially-declassified governmental “We are going to have a seri- — John Halinski, the Trans- information and possibly uncover ous discussion about changing the portation Security Administration’s an interesting subject to adopt and expound upon. school’s name,” deputy administrator, on new poli- RESEARCHER SARAH BASS at the National Katyn Memorial. — Faustin Weber, headmaster cies to reform misconduct by TSA While surfing the web for such a of Pope John Paul II High School employees. theme, Bass found the treasure trove ern Europe at the beginning of the attempt to obtain firsthand accounts in Hendersonville, Tenn. The school v v v of recently-released U.S. govern- Cold War, and American Policy to- from anyone who was affected by was founded in 2002, when John “I like to think it’s a cycle, but ment documents pertaining to Katyn wards Poland from 1943 to 1953. Katyn, or professionally interested Paul II was still alive. I don’t think so. There’s not many (see “U.S. Participation in Katyn Bass, who is not of Polish heri- in it. v v v people interested in polka.” Massacre Cover-up Exposed” – tage, contacted the National Katyn The student expressed her frus- “For his leadership that has not Massachusetts bandleader Ed- PAJ, October, 2012). Although un- Memorial Foundation and visited tration at the general public’s over- only touched Poland, but also the die Forman, whose group played familiar with the massacre, the more here from her home in nearby An- all ignorance that more than 20,000 European Union, its Eastern neigh- the last dance at Bayway Polish she read about it the more intrigued napolis, Md., consulting and gather- Poles were collectively murdered borhood, and the international Home in Elizabeth, N.J., once a hot- she became, and decided that her ing up relevant research documents by the Soviets in Russia during the community. From his tireless fight bed of polka activity, and a meeting unique topic had been found. More and information. While still here on Katyn Massacre. She said this, and against Communism to strengthen- place for the area’s once-populous specifically, she will focus mainly summer hiatus from London, her giving Katyn its full due in the pro- ing Poland’s growing economy, he Polish American community. on the larger implications of the of research will continue at the U.S. cess, pushed her to her scholarly the Katyn Massacre vis-à-vis East- National Archives and she will also goal. SPEAK UP / Letters to the Editor Activists Honored in Wisconsin MILWAUKEE — University dom through Ours: Polish American less hours of pro bono work for the of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Profes- Efforts on Poland’s Behalf, 1863- Philadelphia Polish American com- Ellis Island, 100 Years Later sor Emeritus Donald Pienkos and 1991, as well as scholarly histories munity. A former National Advo- It’s been 100 years since my add a photo is tax-deductible. For Philadelphia attorney George Szy- of three of the four leading Polonian cates Society president, he has also grandmother arrived at Ellis Island. more information, visit the website. manski were honored by the Na- fraternal organizations: the Pol- been active in such Philadelphia I would imagine many readers also The American Flag of Faces will tional Advocates Society and the ish National Alliance, the Polish Polonia organizations as the Polish had their relatives come through El- be a living and interactive exhibit on National Medical and Dental Asso- Women’s Alliance, and the Falcons. American Congress, the Kościuszko lis Island around that time. Ellis Island, the National Monument ciation during a joint banquet, Au- Jachimczyk was the longest serving Foundation, and the Polish Heritage Sadly, because of the damage within sight of the Statue of Liberty. gust 3 in Egg Harbor, Wisc. (1960-95) coroner of Houston, Tex- Society. from Hurricane Sandy, Ellis Island The American Flag of Faces can Pienkos, a leading Polonian as, and is said to be the inspiration The National Advocates Society is closed, as it still requires major also be viewed online. scholar and retired political science of the TV drama, “Quincy.” and the National Medical and Den- repairs. Check the National Park Donations can be sent to: The professor from the University of Szymanski, a Pennsylvania attor- tal Association, which date back Service’s Ellis Island for announce- Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foun- Wisconsin, has served as a past na- ney and long-time Polonian activist, to the 1920s, are two professional ments when it will reopen. dation, Inc., 17 Battery Place, #210, tional director of the Polish National was also designated as Man of the organizations for Polish American With Thanksgiving this month, New York, NY 10004-3507. Tel.: Alliance. He was honored with the Year 2013. A civil litigator in New lawyers and medical personnel. and Christmas the next, this would (212) 561-4500. Dr. Joseph Jachimczyk Award for Jersey and Pennsylvania, Szyman- They hold their annual conventions his scholarship, leadership, and ski has specialized in social secu- jointly. This year’s convention was be an ideal time to make a donation Your checks should be made work on behalf of Poland and Polo- rity, disability and employment law organized by past president Jane to Ellis Island in honor of your rela- payable to: “The Statue of Liberty- tives who passed through its gates. nia. He is author of For Your Free- matters, and has contributed count- Simers Kaminski. Ellis Island Foundation, Inc.” My grandmother came with Another nice way to honor our twenty dollars, according to the Rowny Authors New Book on Korean War KORONA SA, one of the world’s manifest on the Ellis Island web- relatives is with a donation to the leading manufacturers of candles, is site, which can be viewed for free! PAJ Press Fund. The Polish Ameri- WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Ridges. It was the proudest day of investing some $18 million to build (www.ellisisland.org). Financially, can Journal, which began in 1911, Lieutenant General Edward Rowny my career, because we killed or cap- its first U.S. plant in Virginia. Based even with times as they are, I think continues its service to American (Ret.) has written a new book, “An tured 200 Chinese without suffering in the central Polish city of Wieluń we have all benefited from our rela- Polonia. The Fund is used to sup- American Soldier’s Saga of the Ko- a single fatality. (Łódź region), the firm produces tives coming to this country and port reader services. Please look for rean War.” “During the remaining nine candles of every possible type in- not just monetarily. I often think the ad for the PAJ Press Fund in this In a release, Rowny said: “This months of my time in Korea in cluding votive lamps, chafing-dish of the education my grandmother issue. small book of 110 pages gives you 1952, I conducted attacks and with- warmers and scented candles. Koro- had, compared to the education I re- Whatever you decide, Thanks- an ‘I was there’ account of my in- stood defenses as we fought back na has been a major candle supplier ceived because of her sacrifices. giving is a nice time to remember volvement in the Korean War from and forth at the 38th Parallel.” to Walmart. The candle works will Consider making a donation and our ancestors who came to this the beginning to the end. It begins Rowny, born in 1917, was a U.S. create new jobs for the residents of adding your family photo to the country and enabled all of us to have with my receipt of a message from Army general and an ambassador, the small town of Dublin (popula- American Flag of Faces on the Ellis a better life. What a legacy ! Seoul that the North Koreans at- chief U.S. negotiator in arms reduc- tion 2,500), located in Virginia’s Island web page (www.flagoffaces. Carole Hango-Hanlon tacked the South on 25 June 1950 tion talks with the Soviet Union, Pulaski County. org). Your contribution of $50 to Washington, D.C. and ends in September 1952 when I and one of the originators of the left Korea, the year before the Armi- helicopter as a platform for combat. stice. During the last half of 1950, The citation from his Presidential Obama invited to Polish Freedom Fest I was General MacArthur’s official Citizen’s Medal, which he received WASHINGTON, D.C. — Dur- munist rule. Komorowski pointed spokesman, a planner of the In- in 1989, reads: “one of the principal ing their recent visit to the United out that this Freedom Holiday con- chon invasion, builder of the bridge architects of peace through strength States, Polish President Bronisław cerned not only Poland but all the across the Han, airdropped a bridge policy.” He served as an arms con- Komorowski and Foreign Minister countries of the former Soviet bloc into the Chosin perimeter to rescue trol adviser and negotiator to five Radosław Sikorski invited Presi- as well. surrounded Marines and infantry, presidents — Nixon, Ford, Carter, dent Barack Obama to attend 25th “For the American president it evacuated troops and supplies from Reagan and Bush. Rowny, a 1941 anniversary celebrations of Poland’s would be an opportunity to remind Hungnam and executed the Christ- graduate of West Point, has received recovered independence, next June. the world that the Untied states con- mas Cargo, which rescued 100,000 numerous awards for valor and The partially democratic elections tinues to support freedom through- North Korean civilians from capture achievement, including combat in held in Poland on June 4th, 1989 are out the world,” commented Sikor- by the Chinese. During this time, I World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. regarded as the official end of com- ski. was a brevet Brigadier General, two An author of various books and grades higher than my regular rank memoirs, Rowny founded the Pa- Polish Business Doing Well in America of Lieutenant Colonel. During the derewski Scholarship Fund in 2004 NEW YORK — President fa said his company had captured first half of 1951, I was the chief of to bring deserving Polish students Bronisław Komorowski told repre- 60% of America’s insulin and sur- logistics of X Corps during their at- to the United States to study Ameri- sentatives of ten Polish-American gical needle market. America is tack northward from Pusan. During can style democracy and currently Chambers of Commerce operating the biggest market for crytsalware the last half of the year, I was deputy serves as president of the American in the United States that Polish in- producer Krosno Glassworks, and and subsequently commander of the Polish Advisory Council. He lives vestments had grown impressively “Forbes” magazine has ranked Po- 38th “Rock of the Marne” Infantry in Washington, D.C. with his wife in recent years and topped the $2 land’s LGBS-Software among Cen- Regiment. On 15 September 1951, I Elizabeth. 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POLONIA OF THE EASTERN GREAT LAKES / Michael Pietruszka “The Journey of Our Dreams” B U F FA L O , N.Y. — Thanks Polish Films Take Center Stage in November to the generos- The Skalny Center for Polish Kolski’s “To Kill a Beaver,” Leszek program at the Polish Consulate ity of the many And Central European Studies Dawid’s “You Are God,” Filip An- in Toronto, and PhoCus and Spe- supporters of the and the Polish Heritage Society toni Malinowski’s “Resettlement,” cial Delivery played the “End-of- “Special Chil- of Rochester announced the line- Ryszard Bugajski’s “Interrogation” Summer Dance” at Potts banquet dren with Special up for this year’s Rochester Polish and “The Closed Circuit,” and To- hall in Buffalo on September 21 ... Needs” humani- Film Festival. After the presenta- masz Magierski’s “Blinky & Me.” On September 23, the Profession- tarian appeal, tion of Tadeusz Konwicki’s “The Guests of this festival will include al & Businessmen’s Association twenty children Issa Valley” as a teaser on October Janusz Zaorski, Miroslaw Slowin- hosted its fi rst “Septemberfest” so- with disabilities 13, this year’s offerings will in- ski, Kordian and Anita Piwowarski, cial and networking event at Rus- from Brzozow, clude Laurent Bouzereau’s “Ro- Julia Kolberger, Jan Kidawa Blon- sell’s Steakhouse in Williamsville Poland were able to travel to man Polanski: A Film Memoir,” ski, Magda Boczarska, Julia Pogre- ... The Advocates Club of WNY, Rome, with their Ryszard Bugajski’s “The Closed binska, Tomasz Magierski, Ryszard an organization of lawyers and caregivers this Circuit,” Julia Kolberger’s “The Bugajski and Maria Mamona. Ad- judges of Polish descent, presented summer. Easter Crumble,” Andrzej Jakimo- ditional information on the Toronto its 2013 Distinguished Leadership The trip, wski’s “Imagine,” Piotr Trzaskal- festival can be found at www.ekran. Awards to NYS Assemblyman Den- called “The SR. AGATA and student Monica greet Pope Francis. ski’s “My Father’s Bike,” Kordian ca. nis Gabryszak and Cheektowaga Journey of Our Piwowarski’s “Baczynski,” Katar- The Mississauga, Ontario Li- Town Justice Paul Piotrowski at the chair for her hard work and ef- zyna Roslaniec’s “Baby Blues,” brary System is presenting the Dreams,” allowed these students to forts to bring the pilgrimage to frui- the group’s Fall Cocktail Recep- meet Pope Francis. Bartek Ignaciuk’s “The Hamster,” “Masters of Polish Cinema,” a tion and Dinner at the Polish Villa tion. “For most of us who spend ev- Eugeniusz Korin’s “Vulture” and celebration of the cinema in Poland, Funds for the appeal came large- ery day in the home, this was only a II Restaurant on September 26 ... ly from the Polish Heritage Festival, Jan Jakub Kolski’s “To Kill a Bea- along with an exhibit of Polish fi lm Also on the 26th, the members of dream, almost impossible! But with ver.” The festival will run from No- posters, at the Mississauga Central held each year in Buffalo. The Fes- all our special experiences of the the Professional Business Women tival’s Charitable Fund is chaired vember 6 through 10. Special guests Library through December 6th. For of Polonia enjoyed a presentation ‘Journey of Our Dreams,’ the chil- will include Ryszard Bugajski, Mari more information, visit www.mis- by Christine Jozwiak, who said the dren could — for a while —feel like on Buffalo’s Sister City relationship “Dreams” trip was the biggest chal- Mamona, Kordian Piwowarski and sissauga.ca/portal/residents/pro- with Rzeszow, presented by Jim Se- a completely healthy person. And Anna Piwowarska. The opening gramsforadults. lenge to date. “Thanks go to all who for this we thank you with all our rafi n and Thomas Wdowik, at the responded with donations that made fi lm will be screened at the Dryden Millennium Hotel in Cheektowaga hearts!” this possible,” she said. The Polish Heritage Festival Theatre at the Eastman House. The POLONIA TIDBITS. The Dunkirk ... On the 29th, Louis Nagy offered Sr. Agata, director of the chil- Charitable Fund is continuing its an- other fi lms will be shown at the Dom Polski recently awarded a presentation entitled “General dren’s home, said the children nual Christmastime fundraising ef- Little Theatre in Downtown Roch- scholarships to Alicia Meyer, Jozef Zachariasz Bem (1794-1850): screamed with joy when they heard fort, “Spirit of St. Nicholas,” which ester. More information is available Joshua Tippens, Kyle Perry, Kyle Son of Poland, Hero of Hungary” as at www.rochester.edu/College/PSC/ about the pilgrimage to Rome. provides warm clothes for the less Gawronski, Harlie Kalfas and Eliza- part of the University of Rochester’s CPCES/events/fall13/pff13/pff013/ beth Golubski… The results of the “We had a specially-equipped fortunate children in an orphanage/ Skalny Lecture and Artist Series, index.html. 6th annual “Buffalo’s Best Pierogi bus with a chair-lift to accommodate educative center in Jaroslaw, Po- and the “Muszkieterowie Kabaretu” The Permanent Chair of Polish Contest” from the Corpus Christi the needs of our children. It was very land. was presented at the Living Arts Culture at Canisius College’s “Pol- Dozynki were as follows: Tradition- comfortable, and we had very nice, Centre in Mississauga. ish Film Festival and Art Exhibit” al: (1) Kristen Sikora (Sauerkraut), experienced drivers. We also had a IF YOU WOULD LIKE to contrib- The Cichocki family of Camel- starts on November 11 with a Mass (2) Cynthia Opoka (Pumpkin “Dyn- very special tour guide who gave us ute, please send your check pay- lia Brand Meats fame have expand- celebrating the life of Blessed Rev. ia”), (3) Mary Beth Morse (Sau- much information about the places able to the Polish Heritage Festival Jerzy Popielusko in Canisius Col- erkraut and Potato); Commercial: ed their Genesee Street shop to 4000 we visited, and most importantly, Charitable Fund, attention Christine lege’s Christ the King Chapel. This (1) Homestyle Catering (Farmer’s square feet during a recent renova- treated the children like children Jozwiak, P.O. Box 115, Springville, year’s fi lms, to be screened at the Cheese), (2) Pasta and More (Farm- tion ... Ashli Skura Dreher, a for- without disabilities,” said Sr. Agata. NY 14141-0115. On the memo line Montante Cultural Center, include er’s Cheese); Non-Traditional: (1) mer Countess Pulaski from Lewis- She said meeting Pope Francis of the check please write “Spirit of Tony Haines’ “Father Jerzy Pop- Deborah Wisholek (Hot Stuffed ton, was named 2014 NYS Teacher was a great experience. “We were St. Nicholas.” ieluszko: Messenger of Truth,” Wla- Pepper), (2) Brian Marek (Mardi of the Year.... The Board of Direc- fortunate to hug, kiss and give him The Polish Heritage Festival is dyslaw Pasikowski’s “Aftermath,” Gras), (3) Carolann Cepuchowski tors of the Permanent Chair of a yellow rose made by each child. a 501 (c) 3 charitable organization, Ryszard Ordynski’s “Pan Tadeusz,” (Kielbasa and Borscht); Dessert: Polish Culture at Canisius College He made a special effort to stop and therefore your donation is tax de- Wojciech Smarzowski’s “Rose” and (1) Nancy Konieczny (Hawaiian elected the following leadership for talk to us.” ductible. Bugajski’s “The Closed Circuit.” Delight), (2) Paula Sepanik (Cherry the coming year: Dr. Margaret Ste- Sr. Agata said the most touch- A exhibit of the art of Artur Popek Cheese), (3) Dorothy Cepuchowski fanski (Board Chair), Hon. Michael ing moment was the opportunity to entitled “Shields Against Evil” will (Poppy Seed). Pietruszka (Vice Chair) and Sophie touch and pray at the tomb of our POLISH-ENGLISH also be on display in the Montante The Krakow-Rochester Sis- Hodorowicz Knab (Secretary) ... Pope John II. TRANSLATOR Center. Details on the festival are ter Cities Committee marked its The Special Delivery polka band, In a letter to Jozwiak, she thanked available at www.canisius.edu/pol- 40th anniversary with a presenta- Harmony Polish Folk Ensemble • Official documents, letters, ish-chair/polish-fi lm-festival. tion by artist Shawn Dunwoody on and a pierogi making demonstration COMPUTER e-mails, etc. opened Polish American Heritage DESIGN • Reasonable rates. The Ekran Toronto Polish Film “Krakow City Days” at the Skalny SOUNDS Festival will be held from Novem- Center of St. John Fisher College Month at Buffalo’s historic Broad- CDS • Fast, reliable service by e- mail or regular mail. ber 13-17. Toronto audiences will on September 11, and a lecture and way Market on October 5.... On that same day a standing-room-only • Translation to/from other be able to view Janusz Zaorski’s exhibit entitled “History of the Kra- with D.J.Rob languages available as well. “Siberian Exile,” Kordian’s “Bac- kow - Rochester Sister Cities Rela- crowd fi lled the Valley of Buffalo Music for Any Occasion • Over 35 years experience zynski,” Kolberger’s “The Easter tionship” at the Skalny Center on Hall in Cheektowaga to remember working with genealogists, Crumble,” Korin’s “The Vulture,” September 20...... The Polish Her- the life of the late Polonia activist WEDDINGS attorneys, businesses, film- Jakimowski’s “Imagine,” Tomasz itage Dancers of WNY conducted Jackie Schmid. Music was provided ANNIVERSARIES makers, government, medi- Wasilewski’s “Floating Skyscrap- an “Open House” at Our Mother by the Knewz, Special Delivery, HOLIDAY PARTIES cal professionals, etc. ers,” Krzysztof Lukasewicz’s “Viva of the Rosary Polish National Ca- Touch, Phocus, New Direction and INSTALLATIONS Buffalo Concertina All Stars. Pro- ANDY GOLEBIOWSKI Belarus,” Joanna Kos and Krzysztof thedral on the 16th ... The music RETIREMENTS 109 Rosemead Lane Krauze’s “Papusza,” Jerzy Doma- of Moniuszko, Chopin, Karlowicz ceeds benefi tted the Jackie Schmid  Cheektowaga, NY 14227 radzki’s “Fifth Season of the Year,” and Lutoslawski were performed Memorial Scholarship Fund, www. Call (716) 570-3611 (716) 892-5975 Jan Kidawa-Blonski’s “In Hiding,” as part of the “Late Nightingale” jackieschmidscholarship.org. 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POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL Polka-Dotted Perplexities

DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION AND CONTINUANCE OF POLISH AMERICAN MUSIC Innovation Marks the 45th IPA Festival

WHO ARE THEY? This photo of an all-girl band was found in the archives of the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Mass. There are no identifying marks on the photo. There is some debate on the internet whether or not they are a Polish American polka band. If you have a clue or a lead, e-mail the PAJ at [email protected] or call (800) 422-1275. Call Him “Mr. Christmas” TOLEDO, Ohio — Andrew songs presented in a unique man- Pawlak, a trumpeter, singer and ner. Each tune represents a fresh song writer from the Toledo area, new variation on the Polish Ameri- has teamed up with Dan and Matt can polka concept. In addition to Gury from Dearborn, Mich., for his his original contributions and mu- first solo recording and full length sical arrangements, Pawlak pairs CD. Titled “Mr. Christmas,” the CD each song with a featured artist and IPA TRIBUTE BAND with guest Hall-of-Famer Billy Belina singing. is scheduled to be released in mid- tops off the recording with a soulful CLEVELAND — Celebrating Mary Lou Czerniak, all well-known Famers performed as guest vocalists Fall on the North End Record label trumpet feature on the classic, “Oh 45 years of polka promotion, the In- vocalists in the polka industry. during the IPA Tribute Band’s show. under the “Legends” series. Holy Night. ” ternational Polka Association con- Saturday morning began with On Sunday, the annual IPA Meet- “Mr. Christmas” is collection Featured artists on Mr. Christ- ducted its annual Festival and Con- the 44th annual IPA Polka Music ing was conducted at which the of songs and artists unlike any- mas include Dan Gury, Matt Gury, vention at the Embassy Suites Hotel Awards and Hall of Fame Banquet. membership elected officers and thing previously heard in the Polish Randy Krajewski, David Kish, Jim in Independence, Ohio, August 1-4, This year’s award winners included directors to fill various positions. American polka industry. The disc Rutkowski, Paul Mocek, Jimmy 2013. Tony Blazonczyk’s New Phaze for Incumbents Dave Ulczycki (presi- will include 14 songs featuring Paw- Mackiewicz, Victor Favot, Randall Friday afternoon introduced a “Favorite Song” (For The Love of dent), Rick Rzeszutko (first vice lak and many of the industry’s finest Favot, Neil Tucholski, Eric Hite, new innovation called “The Polka Music), the IPA Tribute Band for president), Pete Danielczuk (ser- musicians from northwest Ohio and and Marie Gury. Also appearing Dot Party” where guests were given “Favorite CD” (Yesterday’s Songs), geant-at-arms), and Laura Mateja the southeast Michigan. This solo and making his recording debut, the the opportunity to show off their vo- Lenny Gomulka for “Favorite Male (secretary) were all re-elected. (Ul- recording, under the direction of Irish Tenor Rob McMahon. Pawlak cal and musical talents during “Pol- Vocalist,” Mollie Busta Lange for czycki later resigned. See accompa- Pawlak, highlights many traditional also unveils an all brass horn line he karoke” with the backing of a live “Favorite Female Vocalist,” and nying story). Illinois Director T. Ron Christmas and holiday favorites and calls the “Hit Squad.” polka band. Dennis Polisky and the Maestro’s Jasinski-Herbert was re-elected, three original compositions (two by Initially, “Mr. Christmas” will Polka Family, The Knewz, and Men for “Favorite Instrumental while Keith Pietranczyk and Den- Pawlak and one by fellow Toledo be only available via mail order or Freeze Dried performed throughout Group.” The Hall of Fame inductees nis Mikolajewski were welcomed polka mainstay Randy Krajewski). at Stanley’s Polish Market in To- the evening and, for the first time, included Tony Petkovsek (Pioneer as the two newly-elected Illinois di- Some of the songs featured on the ledo and at select performances. Polka Hall of Famer/DJ Billy Be- Category), Jan Cyman (Deceased rectors. Canadian Director Ed Guca recording include, “God Rest Ye All email inquiries can be sent to lina along with DJ Joni Zychowski- Category), and John Furmaniak and and Debbie Dunaj (Wisconsin) were Merry Gentlemen,” “Holly Jolly [email protected]. Additional Minehart streamed live polka music Frank Borzymowski (Living Cat- re-elected, while Lori Urbanczyk Christmas,” “A Few of my Favorite plans to offer this recording through via their online broadcast on the Pol- egory). (New York) was welcomed as our Things,” “Silent Night,” “No Place CD Baby and iTunes are currently ka Jammer Network. Another new After the banquet, The Boys, the newly-elected out-of-state director. Like Home for the Holidays,” and under negotiation. Finally, listen for aspect of this year’s fest featured IPA Tribute Band, and Polka Coun- The 46th Annual IPA Festival “Walking in the Snow,” the lead cut exclusive release debuts of songs a special premiere performance try Musicians provided some great and Convention returns to Ohio next and a Pawlak original composition. on the Polka Jammer Network and by “The Divas,” namely Ania Pi- vibrant polka music and as a special year over the Labor Day weekend, Pawlak’s musical arrangements Pandora Radio during the 2013 wowarczyk, Gennie Okrzesik, and treat, eleven different Polka Hall of August 29-31, 2014. are updated versions of traditional Christmas season.

Dave Ulczycki Concludes POLKA MEMORIES / Steve Litwin His Tenure as IPA President If you have a special Polka Memory photograph to publish, email : [email protected]. CHICAGO — After many years such as the United States Polka As- of dedicated service to the Interna- sociation and the Cleveland Polka tional Polka Association, Dave Ul- Association. czycki announced his desire to con- In keeping with IPA by-laws, to clude his tenure as IPA president at the fill the vacancy, 1st Vice Presi- a recent Board of Directors meeting. dent Rick Rzeszutko has assumed Dave was elected president in 2006 the role of Acting President and will and presided over many organiza- continue in that capacity until the tional improvements and successful next IPA Festival planned for Au- events. He also served as an Illinois gust 31, 2014. At that meeting, elec- Director and 1st Vice President as tions will be conducted to determine he selflessly gave his time and- ef the new president and other IPA po- forts for the promotion of polka sitions open at the time. music. The IPA Officers and Directors Ulczycki was also very instru- extend their sincerest gratitude and mental in fostering improved rela- heartfelt congratulations to Dave tions and cooperation between the Ulczycki for his stellar career of Wanda and Stephanie. Chicago. 1976. IPA and fellow polka organizations leadership. Stephanie Travels Back in Time STRONGSVILLE, Ohio — With a variety of songs, includ- Wanda & Stephanie are featured on ing “Lovely Girl,” “Jailbird,” “Con- “Memory Lane,” a new CD released gratulations,” and more, this is a on Jimmy K Polkas. collection every Stephanie fan will This 14-track recording offers want for their collection. The pack- music that has never before been age also includes a beautiful collect- released, including performances by ible fold-out of photos, memories, the late Li’l Wally Jagiello and Wan- and information. da & Stephanie together. The tracks Contact: Jimmy K Polkas, P.O. have been re-mastered but retain the Box 360855, Strongsville, OH timeless quality of the original per- 44136, or visit www.jimmykpolkas. Dottie Stanky of Stanky & the Coalminers. formances. com. “Country Casey” Kliszak. Erie Polka Days, Erie, Pa. 1980. Binghamton, N.Y. 1979. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • NOVEMBER 2013 www.polamjournal.com 13

TOLEDO POLONIA / Margaret Zotkiewicz-Dramczyk NOTES / Barbara Pinkowski The Knewz Welcomes Fall A Fine Mix to Say Good-Bye to Summer The Toledo Area Polka Society catch up with friends and start the welcomed The Knewz from Buf- holiday season right with a polka falo for the fi rst fall dance, Septem- or two. Sounds like a great way to ber 28. Polka fans know that this work off all of the turkey and trim- band brings an addictive energy mings, too. Stanley Pasko has info to every event they play. A diverse at (313) 815-5230 crowd welcomed them, including a “What comes to mind when you few families who were attending a hear the word “Bavarski” ? Well, if TAPS dance for the very fi rst time, you’ve ever pondered the possibili- lots of devoted Toledo fans, and the ties of jazz, rock, and polka blended fun party people from Wyandotte. into one band, you are on the right Many thanks and a big dziękuję to track. Bavarski is the brainchild of the folks from downriver helping two Toledo musicians, Eddie Biegaj TAPs start another successful dance and Ron Oswanski, Jr, and one from season. Pittsburgh, Matt Zebroski. Among BOBBY WROBLEWSKI, Jim Nowaczewski, and Mike VERONICA “RONI” KRUPSKI-SCHILLINGER (center) Don’t forget the next two TAPs them, these guys have decades of Melamuka of Phocus at the End-Of-Summer Dance. and daughters Laurie and Amy. dances are Sunday, November 17th experience and an impressive dis- BUFFALO — The appropriately We hope he heals quickly and re- Penteon, 190 Minerva St., Tonawa- featuring Downtown Sound from cography, not to mention numerous named End of Summer Dance on covers fast. nda, NY. Music from 6:30 to 10:30 Chicago, and the Christmas Dinner awards and honors. The band hails Sept. 21 at Potts Banquet Hall was p.m. $20 admission ticket includes Dance on December 15th featur- from New York City and according really enjoyable. Danny Potts has HAPPY THANKSGIVING. I would Potts’ famous Novemberfest buffet ing Randy Krajewski and the Cze- to its website, plays “whoop-arsch further imroved the hall with a new like to wish all of you a very Happy from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m. and beer lusta Park All Stars. Make certain style NYC polkas.” recessed bar area. There are still Thanksgiving and hope you enjoy and pop all night. Cash bar for other to “Like” TAPs on Facebook for On the website, Bavarski lists two some areas he has to fi nish and will the food, feast, family, friends and drinks. Call (716) 826-6575 for updates and more info. gigs in October, and is sure to book be done soon. football. more information. PRCU / Wyandotte announces many more. You can fi nd additional Phocus and Special Delivery did Note: there is no Polka Variety that The Project, the USPA Lounge info about all three musicians, includ- a fantastic job with a nice mix of UPCOMING Club Meeting in November. Their band from 2011, will be the featured ing bios and discographies. Here’s to music keeping the dance fl oor full Nov. 1-3. Fall Polka Fest at Sev- Christmas party is on Dec. 7 with guests at an After-Thanksgiving hoping that Bavarski fi nds it way all night. I haven’t seen Phocus play en Springs Resort in Champion, Pa. music by Rare Vintage – Call Bill at Dance, November 29. The four-day west to Toledo one day. More info a dance for a bit so it was nice to Many top bands including: Tony (716) 759-8194 for more informa- weekend is always a great time to at www.bavarski.com. see and hear the super sounds of Jim Blazonczyk’s New Phaze, Ray Jay tion. Nowaczewski, Bob Wroblewski, and the Carousels, The Boys, Henny Mike Melamuka, Tony Winiarz, and the Versa J’s, The Diddlestyx, POLKA PATTER THE POLKA CAROUSEL Paul Dominiak and Mike Kurdziel. Nu-Tones, Trel Tones and Lenny Special Delivery also did a fi ne job Zielinski and the D-Street band and (PMN) — Full Circle is planning ROCKIN’ — it was a good pairing of bands! our own Concertina All Stars on ROCKIN’ their “Polka Cruise with the Stars The September meeting of the Sunday – for more info, call (708) VII,” Feb. 8-15, 2014. The cruise Buffalo Polka Boosters Club fea- 594-6182 will feature Full Circle, Lenny Go- POLKASPOLKAS tured a Pot Luck dinner, and what Nov. 2. Polish Night at the with mulka & Chicago Push and a spe- a smorgasbord there was! So many Knights of Columbus, 2735 Union cial encore performance of Full Cir- MIKE & GEORGE PASIERB people in attendance and so many Rd., Cheektowaga, NY – Music by cle’s Special Tribute to Marion Lush delicious dishes brought in for all to Lenny Gomulka and the Chicago featuring Richie Tokarz. They’ve Your Host: Ed Slomkowski enjoy. Push and the New Direction Band added something new, too: A Spe- WXRL from 7:00 p.m. until midnight. Pol- cial Freelance Jam Band. Also join- www.radioharborcountry.org SCHMID REMEMBERED. On Oct. ish Platter dinners served from 6:00 Wed. 11:00 a.m. to noon ing them will be their Polka Priest at 5, The Valley of Buffalo Banquet to 8:00 p.m. Cash bar available – Sea, Fr. Tom Aleksa and their Polka 1300 AM Sun. 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Hall was fi lled with many loyal Call Jim at (716) 668-1714. LANCASTER-BUFFALO DJ at Sea, Kenny Olowin. www.polishnewcastleradio.com polka fans and others, for the Cel- Nov. 2. Polka Mass. Blessed A celebration of Ray Henry’s SAT. 2:00-3:00 p.m. ebration of Life in honor of Jackie Mother Teresa Parish, 496 Terrace “Ballroom Polka” as the Connecti- Wed. 5:00 to 6:00: p.m. Schmid to establish a memorial Boulevard, Depew, N.Y. 4:00 p.m. SUN. 7:00-8:00 p.m. Fri. 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. cut State Polka is planned for No- scholarship fund. The entire com- Music by Special Delivery. Pol- vember 3, 2013. Music will be by the mittee worked very hard getting ish dinner to follow. Dinner tickets Ray Henry Tribute Band featuring this all together and it paid off with must be purchased in advance by Dennis Polisky and Joseph Milardo. the big respone they received. They calling (716) 683-2746. A cash bar and food will be avail- all wore special shirts with Jackie’s Nov. 3. Chopin Singing Society able. The site of the event is the Pol- picture to show their love and ap- performs with the Amherst Cham- ish National Home, 60 Charter Oak preciation for all that she did. Ed- ber Ensemble at 3:00 p.m. at St. Ca- Ave., Hartford, Connecticut and the die Kutas donated the food for the simir’s Church, 160 Cable St., Buf- party runs from 2:30-6:30 p.m. DJ buffet, many people donated items falo, N.Y. Tickets are $10. Contact Peter Danielczuk, who worked on for the Chinese Auction, Andy Kuc- Fran at (716) 633-1755. making Henry’s song the state polka zmarski was in charge of the sound Nov. 9. The Buffalo Touch play for years, is the organizer. system for the bands, Robin Pegg Bob Jakubczak’s Vets Celebration at Speaking of Peter Danielczuk, booked all the bands — and played the Angola, NY VFW from 8:00 to who was one of the original found- with every one of them — and also 11:00 p.m. ers of the Polka Jammer Network, is did a great job as an emcee. Nov. 17. Phocus play at the An- brought back his “Polka Celebration Many musicians donated their chor Inn on William St. in Cheek- Show” to the internet’s Jammer on time to play for this special cause. towga, NY from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m. October 2, 2013. The show is live We remember all the work Jackie Nov. 21. Polka Boosters Meet- on Wednesdays from 10:00-11:00 did for the polka world and other ing at the Polish Falcons Hall, 445 p.m. (ET). Making for a great line- civic and cultural organizations; Columbia Ave., Depew, NY. Doors up, Danielczuk follows Billy Be- this was our way of honoring her open at 7:00 p.m. Refreshments, lina’s popular broadcast. memory. entertainment and meeting. Every- The Michigan State Polka Mu- one always welcome to attend. Call sic Hall of Fame bestowed honors CONGRATULATIONS to ... Dolly Chris at (716) 771-1076. at a dinner-dance upon Edward J. and Ron Handzlik on their 45th Nov. 24. Special Delivery play Dzikowicz of Jackson, Thomas Ko- wedding anniversary. For this spe- from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Diane- mon of Britton, Stanley Kowalski cial occasion, they took a trip to agains, 2460 Clinton St. (formerly of Bay City and Ray Thompson of Texas where daughter Dorine hosted Hurliman’s). Free Soil on October 6, 2013. Music a dinner party for family and friends Nov. 27. The Knewz play a pre- at the ZCBJ Hall in Owosso, Michi- at a very special restaurant. We wish Thanksgiving dance at The Villa, gan, was by Millie’s Polka Band and them many more years together. 1085 Harlem Rd., Cheektowaga, The Steve Drzewicki Band. Drivetime Polkas NY, from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. As of September 22, 2013, “It’s GET WELL WISHES with “RONNIE D” go out to Ron Nov. 30. The New Direction Polka Time!” with Craig Ebel is WESTERN NEW YORK’S ONLY SEVEN-DAY-A-WEEK POLKA SHOW Brady who had surgery recently. Band and the Auslanders play at The heard every Sunday afternoon from 12:00-2:00 p.m. over WFDL (1170 www.drivetimepolkas.com WXRL 1300AM FREE CATALOG! AM) in Waupun, Wisconsin, a CBS MONDAY-SATURDAY affi liate. 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Polkamotion by the Ocean 2013 is Best Yet PA Express on Here Comes Santa! Listen to the REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. — all the guest musicians who joined Peppermint Records CHICAGO — Breakfast with On behalf of all our festival volun- in to jam. By popular demand, we’re YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — The Santa and the IPA Christmas Par- BIG TONY POLKA SHOW teers, the staff of Polkamotion by going to do it again next year. Polka PA Express is back with another ty will be held on Sunday, Dec. 8, the Ocean would like to extend our fans raved about the world-class great CD entitled, “I Wanna Dance” 2013, at Polonia Banquets, 4604 S. WJJL 1440 AM sincerest gratitude to all the wonder- band line-up that was featured in the on Peppermint Records. The band Archer Ave. . Doors open 10:30 a.m Niagara Falls / Buffalo, NY with breakfast from 11:00 a.m. until ful polka fans from near and far who Rehoboth Beach Convention Center has carefully selected the tunes for SUNDAY EVENING noon. The D-Street Band will per- descended upon Rehoboth Beach, throughout the four-day festival, as this recording, including songs that 5:00 p.m. Del., from September 11–14, to cel- well as the homemade food served are fan favorites, traditional Polish form from noon- 3:00 p.m. Current members and kids under 16 are free ebrate the tenth year of Polkamotion up by our amazing kitchen crew. tunes, country-flavored tunes, nos- Send all promotional material to at this fabulous oceanfront resort Lenny Gomulka & Chicago with a $10 for non-members. talgic melodies and songs within Tony Rozek town. The summer-like weather Push, Polka Family, Eddie Forman songs. Already a favorite on the CD A Warm-Up Dance takes place 78 Cochrane St. perfectly accommodated the beach Orchestra, The Beat, The Boys, is the cleverly-crafted “Polka Me- Jan. 18, 2014. Lenny Gomulka’s lovers while the ocean waves pro- Polka Country Musicians, New nagerie.” Chicago Push will perform at Po- Buffalo, NY 14206 vided some thrills in the surf. Hats Direction, Dennis Polisky & The With solid rhythm, sparkling lonia Banquets starting at 6:00 p.m. off to “Jolly” Rich Anton who co- Maestro’s Men, Jimmy Weber & horns, crisp concertina and accor- The January Festival of Bands For advertising information, call ordinated another fun “Polkamotion The Sounds, Joy IV, and Premiere dion, plus melodic vocals, The PA is scheduled for January 19, 2014 at Glendora House, 10225 S. Harlem (716) 824-6092 Open” best-ball golf tournament provided great performances. Mark Express will truly make you feel [email protected] on Wednesday afternoon at the Old your calendars for September 10 – like you want to dance. Ave., Chicago Ridge. Landing Golf Course. The two- 14, 2014 for our 35th Polkamotion Contact: Peppermint Records, dollar “Warm-up Party” that night, by the Ocean. For all the details, 803 E. Indianola Ave, Youngstown, turned out to be a much bigger event visit www.polkamotion.com or OH 44502 or email info@pepper- than planned. Everyone enjoyed the www.rbpolka.com for all the excit- mintrecords.com. live music by Crab Town Sound and ing details. Bandstand Favorite Mollie B Racks Up Awards Instrumentals OMAHA, Neb. — RFD-TV’s RFD-TV network and every Satur- CHICAGO — Jimmy Kilian & popular weekly polka music pro- day at 10:00pm EST on FamilyNet. Honky Chicago have put together a gram, the Mollie B Polka Party, The series includes dancing, music, dozen old-style favorites on a newly starring Mollie Bust, has, for the live events and specials. Mollie B recorded CD entitled “Bandstand second consecutive year, won the entertains an avid fan base and tours Favorite Instrumentals.” Well-rec- Polka America Corporation’s Award regularly with her husband, Ted ognized songs and music that every for Best Variety CD for its “2012 Lange, and their band, Squeezebox. polka lover requests, are among the Mollie B Christmas Special.” This “The Mollie B Polka Party rep- great honky Chicago sounds here. award, based on a “people’s choice” resents the best in wholesome, va- “Daddy’s,” “Two Keys,” “Concer- vote, came days after Busta was also riety entertainment that’s suitable tina,” and “Everyone Loves Some- named the International Polka Asso- for everyone in the family to watch one,” are just a sampling of the pol- ciation’s Favorite Female Vocalist. and enjoy. Mollie B’s an incredible kas featured (Kilian and the crew Busta, a multi-talented musician performer who knows how to put on even sneak in an oberek). and dancer, who hails from a fam- a good TV show, as well as a live Engineered and mastered by ily of small town midwest American music and dance party,” says Pat- Kevin Altenburg, the CD was pro- entertainers, has been a featured star rick Gottsch, founder and president duced and arranged by Jimmy on RFD-TV for two seasons. The of Rural Media Group, Inc. Kilian. Mollie B Polka Party is a one-hour Tickets, times and the featured The CD is available from Jim- HD traditional music and variety band line-up for the filming are my K Polkas, Bel-Aire Studio, and series, which debuts twice weekly available on the RFD-TV web site: K&C Enterprises. Jimmy Kilian can (Wednesday at 7:00pm EST and www.rfdtv.com or by calling: (402) be contacted by email at: jkilian45@ Saturday at 10:00pm EST) on the 991-6290. yahoo.com.

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POLISH CHEF / Robert Strybel Planning Ahead for Wieczerza Wigilijna Here are some favorite dishes wine and a little sugar (1/2 t. or so) so if it’s mushy, stir in a little more of the Polish-style Christmas Eve and lemon juice to get a balanced bread crumbs and set aside. Sift supper known as “Wieczerza Wi- tangy, sweet, tart fl avor. Serve with 1 c. fl our onto bread-board, work gilijna.” In some cases, short-cut freshly-baked hand-held mushroom in egg yolk and a little water, just methods have been used for the ben- pasties on the side (see below). enough to bind ingredients into a efi t of the convenience-minded who dough. Knead until smooth, roll out nevertheless wish to preserve our EASIEST CLEAR BEETROOT very thin and cut into 1½” squares. ancestral culinary traditions. SOUP (czysty czerwony barszcz Place a little fi lling on each square, najłatwiejszy). If you lack the time fold 2 opposite points together to HERRING IN MUSTARD SAUCE and energy even to prepare the easy form a triangle and pinch shut. Gen- (śledź w sosie musztardowym). barszcz (above), do not despair. tly pull 2 ends of the triangle, join Drain a 12-16 oz. jar of marinated Krakus, Knorr and Hortex brand into a ring and pinch them together. non-creamed herring, discarding barszcz is now available in 1-liter Cook in lightly-salted boiling water onions and spices. Plunge into cold cartons at your nearest Polish gro- without crowding until uszka fl oat water briefl y and drain well. Leave cery, deli or market. Just heat and up. Remove with slotted spoon and FRIED FISH (ryba smażona). Sprinkle 2-3 lbs fresh or thawed fresh-frozen herring just they are or cut into serve. serve. fish fillets (perch, pike, walleye, carp, whitefish, catfish, cod, haddock, etc.) smaller pieces and arrange on let- with juice of half a lemon, salt and pepper generously, intersperse with tuce-lined serving dish. Intersperse CLEAR MUSHROOM SOUP HORSERADISH SAUCE (sos chr- onion slices and refrigerate several hour or overnight covered. Just before with small onions sliced wafer thin. (zupa grzybowa czysta). If you zanowy). Fork-blend 1/3 c. sour frying, rinse fish, pat with paper towel. Dip fish in beaten egg, dredge in Drench with sauce, prepared as fol- have cooked bolete mushrooms for cream, 1/3 c. mayonnaise, 1/3 c. 50-50 flour-bread crumb mixture, shaking off excess, and fry in hot oil lows. Fork-blend 1/2 sour cream, ear-dumplings (above), an easy way prepared horseradish, juice of 1/2 a 1/2-inch deep to a nice golden-brown on both sides. Drain on paper towel 1/2 c. mayonnaise and 1 t. -1 T. pre- to prepare this soup is simply to lemon, ¼ t. salt, 1/8 t. pepper and 1 and serve immediately with horseradish sauce (below). pared brown mustard (preferably combine the leftover mushroom liq- t. sugar. mushrooms, washed and chopped grinder once. Or process them in Polish Sarepska or German Düs- uid with 5 c. vegetable stock. Sea- fi ne, with 2 med chopped onions. food-processor several min. until seldorf style), 1/2 t. lemon juice and son with a little salt & pepper and PIEROGI are an essential part Combine with 3-3-1/2 c. preferably puréed. In saucepan melt 3½ T. but- a dash of pepper. Fork-blend until (optional) a few drops of Kitchen of the wigilia meal. If you fi nd slightly undercooked rice, barley ter, add poppyseeds, 1 c. sugar, 1/2 smooth and pour over herring. Dust Bouquet to deepen the color and yourself crunched or buckwheat groats, cooked with t. grated lemon zest, 3 T. honey and with paprika if desired. serve over cooked egg noodles or for time, you 1 mushroom cube. Add 1 raw egg 1/3 c. plumped raisins and simmer cooked lasagna, cut into 1” squares. may want to and mix to blend ingredients. Salt 15 min. or so, stirring frequently. HERRING IN OIL (śledź w oleju). If you have no leftover mushroom consider order- & pepper to taste and (optional) gar- About 1/4 t. vanilla extract and/or Drain and rinse store-bought mari- stock, rehydrate and cook 1 oz. ing them from nish with 1 T. chopped fresh pars- several drops of almond extract may nated herring as above. Cut herring dried boletes. When tender, slice any one of the ley. Fill pre-wilted cabbage leaves added. Note. 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He was one of the ity of Wroclaw and one in Poznan. nia in Minnesota and the Midwest, Czeslaw “Chester” co-founders of the Polish American Cultural Institute of ing the Gdansk shipyard, birthplace Each of the centers will create about S. Rog, died at home in hospice care at age 89. Minnesota (PACIM). In the 1990s, his activities earned of Solidarity. After the collapse of 2,000 permanent jobs. A lifelong resident of Northeast Minneapolis, he was him the WCCO Good Neighbor Award. In the late nine- bailout talks between chief share- a one-man promoter of Polish culture in the Minneapo- ties he began attending the national conventions of the holder, Ukrainian Sergei Taruta lis/St. Paul area. American Council of Polish Culture (ACPC), a confed- and state-owned Industry Develop- JUREK-PARK SLOPE Rog, a graduate of Edison High School, attended eration of Polish Cultural clubs from across the country. ment Agency, Walesa was invited FUNERAL HOME, INC. the University of Minnesota and In 2003 they awarded him for his outstanding service to to mediate. He stated that he “will graduated in 1949 on the GI Bill. Polonia in promoting Polish culture. do everything possible to save the A proud World War II veteran, he For four decades he tirelessly helped Polish immi- shipyard.” served in the European Theater and grants find jobs and lodging in the Twin Cities. He no- Roman Galezewski, chair of the was transferred to London when tarized hundreds of invitations which brought citizens Solidarity Trade Union’s shipyard’s the U.S. Army discovered the together with their relatives in Poland. He also assisted branch, hopes to improve that five young corporal medic was fluent in them with health, immigration and social welfare prob- Polish. He translated for the flow of lems. In the 1990s, when immigration reform opened percent chance when shareholders Polish pilots, officers and civilians up a “Polish Lottery” for U.S. citizenship, he aided talk again in Warsaw. Sergei Taruta 728 4th Ave., Brooklyn, NY who fled to England to help fight the war. hundreds in getting their paperwork and applications to owns a 75 percent stake in the com- DORIS V. AMEN pany and has stated that he is ready LICENSED FUNERAL DIRECTOR His lifelong community involvement started in PTA the proper federal address. In addition, he found time to NEWLY DECORATED CHAPEL FACILITIES during the 1960s. He organized many fundraising carni- travel to Poland almost 30 times between 1967-2001. to pay about $25 million of the $58 OUR 24-HOUR PERSONAL SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE IN ALL COMMUNITIES vals at the old Webster School. He ran for School Board In May of this year, Rog received a Minneapolis million he says is needed to save the AT-HOME ARRANGEMENTS INSURANCE CLAIMS HANDLED and lost. With the election of a Polish pope in 1978, Heritage Preservation Award — the Steven Murray shipyard. SOCIAL SECURITY & VETERAN’S BENEFITS he decided the Polish-American community needed a Award from the Minneapolis Chapter of the American Meanwhile, workers at the ship- PROMPTLY EXPEDITED MONUMENT INSCRIPTIONS ASCERTAINED monthly source of news and information. So, in 1979 Institute of Architects—“Honoring his influence, life- yard have been paid only in gradual he started the Pol-Am Newsletter, with himself as edi- long devotion and excitement to promote and preserve installments since last May. (718) 768-4192 tor. After the crackdown in Poland 1981 (Martial Law) Polish heritage and culture in Northeast Minneapolis he opened a parcel service which shipped packages to and around the Twin Cities.” Poland. Rog is preceded by wife, Helen and daughter, Mary. “A tradition of local & long distance service continues!” An employee of the IRS, he retired after a second He is survived by sons, John, Peter (Jenny) and Paul; severe heart attack in 1982. He earnestly began to teach son-in-law, Mitchell (Sherry) Pearson; grandchildren, Polish language and culture in the Minneapolis Com- Andrew, Luke, Janelle, Cassandra, Emily, and Phillip. Stobierski Lucas Czesław S. Sawko, Refugee at Santa Rosa Colony Gardenview Chester (Czesław) S. Sawko, 83, a native of North- a successful businessman, Sawko donated money to the Funeral Home, Ltd. eastern Poland, was a well-known, respected business- orphanage that was the Poles safe haven. He contin- Rita A. Lucas 161 Driggs Avenue man and a most generous philanthropist. ued to fund a medical clinic and a new school in Santa Jude P. Lucas (Greenpoint) Brooklyn, NY 11222 In February 1940, at the age of ten, Sawko and his Rosa. He never forgot Santa Rosa and its people. His George J. Mueller (718) 383-7910 • (718) 383-2737 family were forced out of their home by Soviet soldiers generosity went further, supporting the Polish Ameri- and placed in cattle cars where they endured over two can community, Poland, and the Catholic Church. years in a Siberian forced labor camp. In 1942, after Sawko served several years in the U.S. Army during  (718) 383-8600 Stalin aligned the Soviet Union with the West, Polish the Korean War, and held the rank of sergeant. After the A.K. No. 383-0320 prisoners were released. They travelled from the So- war, Sawko worked in the metal spring industry. But in  Peter Rago viet Union into Uzbekistan and Iran, then to Pakistan, 1959, disillusioned with the lack of specialty springs,  Lic. Mgr. spending three or four months in Karachi. In Bombay Sawko and a co-worker started R.C. Coil Spring Manu- (Mumbai), a group of 1434 Polish refugees boarded a facturing Co., producing precision springs, stampings, Leslie P. Rago British ship, on its six week journey, bound to Mexi- wire forms, and 4-side parts. After 50 years, this com- F.D. co via San Francisco. They were then transported by pany is a well-respected internationally known com- train to the Santa Rosa Colony in Leon, Guanajuato, pany. Mexico. These refugees spent the next three years in Sawko was a member of a very active group, “The FUNERAL HOME, INC. this settlement. At the age of sixteen, Chester, his fam- Poles of Santa Rosa,” made up of those Polish Siberian  ily and others arrived in Chicago. He never forgot how forced labor camp survivors, who received refuge in the 131 Nassau Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222 good Mexico and the Mexican people were to these Santa Rosa Colony. He is survived by his wife, three refugees, how accommodating and friendly they were. sons, a daughter, two brothers, and five grandchildren. After achieving that “American Dream,” and becoming (G.B.C.) SUPPORT THE PAJ PRESS FUND Decorated Veteran OBITUARIES n 1978, a voluntary fund-raising campaign was launched by a group Wins Right to Smoke of loyal readers of the Polish American Journal entitled “We Love the Hieronim T. Wyszynski, 92, of ogy innovator Adam Zuckerman NEWINGTON, Conn. — A World PAJ Press Fund” in order to help cover rising postage, material and production costs. Perth Amboy, was born in Nowe … Edward L. Ciemniecki, 59, a War II veteran who faced eviction IDonations to the PAJ Press Fund are also used to support our reader Zalubice, Poland, and attended the partner with the Archer & Greiner because he smokes cigarettes in his Underground University in Warsaw. services (postage, telephone, research, etc.), provide newsclippers with law firm’s Philadelphia office and building’s breezeway rather than Wounded in the defense of Warsaw, stamps and envelopes, and cover extraordinary expenses in producing an usher at Christ the King Roman the designated smoking area has he was captured, but escaped en Catholic Church, died of stomach the paper. The Polish American Journal is not a profit-making ven- been allowed to continue living in route to Germany. In the fall of 1939, cancer at his home in Haddonfield, ture. Thanks to its dedicated staff, the PAJ is pub­lished as a “public the complex. Andy Nowicki and he joined the Polish underground N.J. Most recently, Ciemniecki service” for American Polonia. his wife, who are both 90-years- movement. He completed his officer practiced civil law at Archer & Donations to the PAJ Press Fund will be acknowledged in the paper old, were informed that they would unless otherwise directed by the contributor. training and was given command of Greiner after the firm acquired Peli- an infantry platoon. Captured by the have to move out of their apartment no & Lentz of Philadelphia, where A sincere “THANK YOU” for their donations to the PAJ PRESS FUND: Gestapo in 1943 tortured and sent to over his smoking habit but the case he previously worked. Dr. John A. Niziol, Clifton, N.J.; Martha Pachnik, Crystal, Minn.; concentration camps in Mauthau- caused an immediate backlash. Doris Gorka Bartuska, 84, of Chester Przybysz, Toledo, Ohio; Regina Wnukowski, Philadelphia; and sen, Gusen I and II. In 1945, he was Now the Housing Authority in East Falls, Pa., a physician who bal- one Friend of the PAJ. Dziękujemy wam wszystkim! The PAJ thanks all liberated by the United States Army. anced career with family long be- Newington has ruled that the No- who donated to the Press Fund. He spent time in England and came fore most women did, died of com- wickis will be able to stay in their to settle in Perth Amboy. Active in plications from lymphoma at the home after coming to a settlement MAIL TO: PAJ PRESS FUND the community here, he was founder with their landlords. and manager (1976-1994) of Nowy Hospital of the University of Penn- POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL sylvania. She pursued a career as a The agreement stipulates that the P.O. BOX 271, NORTH BOSTON, NY 14110-0271 Dziennik-Polish Daily in New York apartment complex must be made City. doctor because she loved medicine I want to make sure the POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL continues its more handicap-accessible so that John R. Stanek, owned an em- and thrived on teaching. She chose service to American Polonia. Enclosed is my contribution of $______ployee research firm, built his Chi- endocrinology because she thought Mr. Nowicki, who uses a motorized cago-based firm, International -Sur it would give her more time to raise wheelchair, can smoke under an aw- NAME vey Research, into a global research a family. Dr. Bartuska was president ning in the designated smoking area. firm and worked with some of the of the American Medical Women’s Nowicki won a Bronze Star and ADDRESS world’s largest companies. “He re- Association in 1988, and at various two Purple Hearts during the war, ally did create this industry, which is times president of the Philadelphia was a combat infantryman fighting CITY, STATE, ZIP now a $700 million industry,” said County Medical Society and the the Nazis in Africa, Italy, France Please [ ] include [ ] do not include my name in your list of contributors. entrepreneur, attorney, and technol- Philadelphia Endocrine Society. and Germany. 18 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • NOVEMBER 2013

SPORTS / Tom Tarapacki The Story of Gronk Yaz in Bronze Growing Up Gronk: A Family’s tion and mental toughness. He also Frank Pytlak, a standout major Story of Raising Champions, pub- recognized the importance of deal- leaguer in the 1930s and 1940s. He lished by Houghton Mifflin Har- ing with the off-the-field aspects of played in the big leagues from 1932 court and written by the Gronkows- sports to 1946, with time out to serve in ki family with Jeff Schober, is the The Gronkowski boys didn’t the Navy during World War II. Pyt- story of the remarkable athletic suc- have to be taught to be competitive lak hit .282 with seven home runs cess of one family from the Buffalo, — that came naturally. They were and 272 RBI, and batted over .300 N.Y. area. The five Gronkowski also all natural athletes, with Ron in four different seasons with Cleve- brothers have attained some great being best of the group. “Watching land and Boston. Pytlak was also an accomplishments: three of them him in high school, he was so much outstanding defensive catcher, and played in the NFL at the same time, bigger, so much stronger, so much once set a Major League record for another played professional base- faster than everybody else,” recalled handling 581 consecutive chances ball, and another is currently play- Chuck Swierski, Rob’s varsity bas- without an error. Pytlak died in 1977 ing Division I Football. ketball coach at Williamsville North at the age of 68. Their father, Gordon, Sr., played High School. offensive guard for the Syracuse Rob is now an All-Pro tight end MAJOR LEAGUE ROUNDUP. University football team in the with the New England Patriots, and Scott Kazmir completed an amaz- 1970s. Afterwards he had a try-out he has certainly captured the pub- ing comeback in Cleveland, finish- It may be hard to believe, but it was 30 years ago that Carl Yastrzemski with the old USFL and an offer lic’s imagination with his intense ing the season with a 4.04 ERA in played his final game at Boston’s Fenway Park. Recently the Boston from the CFL. However, he decid- competitiveness on the field and 158 innings, and averaged about a Red Sox honored the 74-year-old Hall of Famer by erecting a statue ed that his football career was over fun-loving nature off the field. But strikeout per inning pitched and a of him based on an image of “Yaz” tipping his cap after his final at-bat and launched his business career. each of the brothers has an inter- strikeout-to-walk ratio of nearly 3.5 at Fenway in 1983. A fitness buff, he and older brother esting and compelling story that is :1. He had spent the last two years “It’s a tremendous honor,’’ Yaz said after the 40-minute ceremony. Glenn eventually opened G&G Fit- told in this book. It takes more than out of the majors after being re- “This statue means as much to me as being inducted into the Hall of ness in 1990 in the Buffalo suburb having great athletic ability to be a leased by the Angels in 2011… Joe Fame and having my number retired.’’ of Amherst. With a clear vision and successful athlete, and Gordon, Sr. Maddon led Tampa Bay to victory Yastrzemski played his entire 23-year major league career with the hard work, the business flourished. obviously recognized that. Growing in the AL wild card game, though Red Sox. He had a career .285 batting average with 452 home runs By 2011 years G&G had 15 loca- Up Gronk tells how he prepared his the Rays lost in the ALDS … Af- and 1,844 RBIs. played in 3,308 games, hitting 452 homers, winning tions in New York, Pennsylvania, sons, offering them guidance and ter struggling early this season, St. a Triple Crown, three batting titles, seven Gold Gloves, and the 1967 and Ohio. assistance but allowing them to find Louis lefty Mark Rzepczynski was Most Valuable Player award. In his remarks Yaz made reference to his Over that time Gordon, Sr. also their own way. traded to Cleveland, where he did late son, Mike Yastrzemski, a former professional baseball player who had five sons, all of whom played You can get Growing Up Gronk very well in relief. Mark had been a died in 2004. “I wish my son, Carl Michael, could have been with us,” sports at a high level. The oldest at the family’s website, www. big part of St. Louis’ bullpen when Yastrzemski said. “He was my biggest fan.” Yaz’s grandson, Mike, is cur- was Gordon Jr., born in 1983. A gronknation.com, as well as other the team won the World Series in rently in the Baltimore Orioles system. multi-sport star in high school, he items, from Gronk’D tee shirts to 2011 … Catcher A.J. Pierzynski Yastrzemski was born in Southampton N.Y. to Carl Yastrzemski, Sr. went on the play professional base- autographed memorabilia. There’s hit .275 with 17 HRs as catcher for and the former Hattie Skonieczny. He was raised on his father’s potato ball, and was drafted by the Angels. also information about the founda- Texas this season. The 36-year- farm, and played on his father’s White Eagles sandlot baseball team. Next came Dan, who played college tion they created to support youth old Pierzynski, one of the game’s Though Yastrzemski has always kept a low profile since retiring, he football for Maryland, and then was sports. most colorful characters, had previ- has been coming to Boston’s spring training camp every year since drafted by Detroit as a tight end in ously played for the Twins, Giants 1983. 2009. Chris also played at Maryland COMING TO POLAND. The Ul- and White Sox … White Sox first and later transferred to Arizona. A timate Fighting Championship is baseman and team captain Paul Yankees in September after pitching zinski. fullback, he signed with Dallas in targeting its first event in Poland Konerko raised his career home run well for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes- Bob Kurland, 88, one of basket- 2010 as an undrafted free agent. for 2014, so it’s no surprise that total to 434. Since Pierzynski was Barre … Although he still wants to ball’s pioneer big men, and believed Rob was a second-round pick by the mixed martial arts organization traded in December 2012, Konerko, be a starter, Orioles pitcher Brian to be the first man to dunk in a New England in 2010 and made the has signed Polish middleweight 37, is the only remaining White Sox Matusz has done well since mov- game. He played for the Oklahoma NFL All-Rookie team as a tight end Krzysztof Jotko. Jotko, 24, who is player from the team’s 2005 world ing the bullpen in the middle of last A&M Aggies, and was an Olympic with 42 catches for 546 yards and undefeated at 13-0, has fought pro- championship season … Despite season, throwing 57 innings with champion (1948, 1952). 10 touchdowns. The following sea- fessionally since 2010. His wins are breaking his wrist in June, Rock- a 2.84 ERA and .202 opponents’ Stanisław Szozda, 62, elite Pol- son he set the single-season record fairly evenly split, with seven deci- ies’ shortstop Troy Tulowitzki was batting average … Erie, Pa. native ish cyclist who won Olympic silver for touchdowns by a tight end, with sions, four TKOs, and two submis- an All-Star for the third time and Tim “FedEx” Federowicz became a in 1972 and 1976. 17 receiving TDs, 18 total. Young- sions. Previously the UFC added hit .312 in 2013 … After an injury solid contributor at catcher for the Frank Tripucka, 85, a star quar- est son Glenn (or “Goose”) is cur- Poles Daniel Omielanczuk and Piotr in early September created an op- LA Dodgers, appearing in 56 games terback for Notre Dame’s unbeaten rently the starting fullback for Kan- Hallmann, both of whom recently portunity at first base for the Mets’ and hitting .231 … Alan Trammell, 1948 team and a standout in the sas State. turned in impressive wins. Lucas Duda, he finished the season former Detroit Tiger shortstop and NFL, AFL and CFL. Among his In 2010, Gordon, Sr. had the hitting .223 with 15 home runs, 33 manager, served as bench coach for children is Kelly Tripucka, a former rare distinction of having three sons ENTERING THE HALL. Three RBIs and a .352 on-base percentage, the Arizona Diamondbacks … For- two-time NBA All-Star with the De- playing in the NFL at the same time. Polish Americans were among the as well as impressing defensively … mer big league catcher Mike Ste- troit Pistons. Gordon, Sr. knew that his sons 13-member Class of 2013 inducted The Milwaukee Brewers announced fanski has been the Reds bullpen had great athletic potential, but by the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall that righty Tom Gorzelanny will catcher since retiring as a player in THEY SAID IT didn’t push them. However, he drew of Fame. They were: not be a regular starter in 2014, but 2003 … Todd Tomczyk has been “My dad was a quiet man and a on his own knowledge and experi- Jennifer Stuczynski Suhr, the will serve as a reliever and potential the Pittsburgh Pirates head athletic hard worker. He instilled that in me. ence to guide them. He didn’t let the top ranked woman pole vaulter in spot starter … 22-year-old pitcher trainer since 2011….former Pirate He was a tough, good man.’’ boys play organized football or lift the world for the past two years, Ian Krol had an up-and-down sea- Ron Wotus is bench coach for San — Carl Yastrzemski in refer- weights until they reached eighth won a Silver medal in the 2008 Bei- son with Washington, but “King Francisco. ence to his father, Carl Yastrzemski grade. In weightlifting he started jing Olympics, and gold at the Lon- Krol” has a good shot to make the Sr. the boys out slowly and with careful don Olympics in 2012. club’s roster next year … 22-year- IN MEMORIAM. Amy Dom- v v v supervision, using light weights and Art Jeziorski, a top Buffalo area old Cardinals rookie Mike Wacha broski, 26, American cyclo-cross “P.S.: thanks to my Polish Rays strict form. His now ex-wife, Diane, bowler through five decades. In the lost a no-hit bid in the ninth inning racer, died in a vehicle collision in fan here in Detroit ... appreciate the also made sure the boys ate nutri- 1960s he was part of three straight of his ninth career start, and he nar- Belgium while training. Dombroski Polska banner ... a keeper .... forever tious meals, spending around $600 New York State team titles; in 2001, rowly missed a no-hitter in a NLDS was a three-time under-23 national !” a week on food. Gordy Sr. taught he posted the highest average (231) win over Pittsburgh … veteran lefty cyclo-cross champion, and engaged — A Joe Maddon tweet to fans his sons goal-setting, visualiza- of any senior bowler in the country. Mike Zagurski signed with the to marry motocross racer Ryan Ro- in Detroit.

POLONIA ON FILM / Joseph W. Zurawski Ice Station Zebra (1968) Action, Drama crashed in the area after it had taken ured out the mission’s real purpose for recovery by a Soviet aircraft, role, played Paul Zabrinczski. I am Distributor: photos of U.S. and Russian nuclear is to recover the capsule. He takes Farraday uses a device to blow up unable to confirm that Masak is of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer missile installations. A Mr. Jones a select crew to retrieve the capsule the capsule. Both the Russian and Polish descent. However, he is a Director: John Sturges is sent by the British to command including Paul Zabrinczski, the ra- American commanders agree “the member of the Artist/VIP Gallery of Screenplay Writer: Douglas Heyes the operation. Anticipating Russian dioman. After the capsule is located incident is closed.” The Russians the Polish American Film Society in Featuring: Rock Hudson, Ron troops will land in the area, a tough under some ice, Farraday says to leave and the Americans rescue the Los Angeles. Masak (as Paul Zabrinczski) U.S. combat commander, Captain Zabrinczski, “I want your techni- few British personnel who survived v v v Anders, is dropped by helicopter cal opinion. The best you can come at Ice Station Zebra. A news release Joseph W. Zurawski is author Commander James Farraday, to prepare U.S. forces aboard the up with. Will it explode if we pick is issued explaining the cooperation of Poland: The Captive Satellite: A captain of the U.S. nuclear attack USS Tigerfish for military engage- it up?” of the Russians and Americans on Study in National Psychology; Pol- submarine USS Tigerfish, is ordered ment. There are some interesting The capsule is freed from the ice. this humanitarian mission. ish American History and Culture: to rescue the personnel at a British plot twists: a Russian defector and But the Russians have landed and Most of the officers are listed A Classified Bibliography; Polish civilian scientific weather station spy (?) tries to get Captain Anders to demand the capsule. Farraday, who by their rank in the movie credits. Chicago: Our History, Our Recipes; at Ice Station Zebra in the Arctic attack him while Mr. Jones is barely has ordered his armed men back Zabrinszski is identified only by six regional histories (Niles, Illinois, Ocean. conscious. In the staged fight, Jones to the ship, turns over the capsule name and not as the chief petty of- Door County, Sister Bay, Kewanee It turns out the mission is to re- awakens and shoots Anders. to the Russian commander. After ficer or radioman. County, Liberty Grove, Saukville) cover a satellite capsule that had Meanwhile, Farraday has fig- the capsule is launched by balloon Ron Masak, in his first movie and Sturgeon Bay Shipbuilding. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • NOVEMBER 2013 www.polamjournal.com 19

Latin for Genealogists Released GENEALOGY / Stephen M. Szabados BRUSH UP / Polonia Media Network Translating Records Menu Items II The language used for the records that you find in m, f, n = male, female, neuter Polish records will be in Latin, Polish, Russian or Ger- prepositions are joined to the next word man. As you browse the images, you should have a list of key words such as dates and relationships to help you chleb...... (hhleb) select the images that may pertain to your ancestors. bread You will be able to assemble your list from word lists bułeczka...... (buh-WEHCH-kah) in the wiki articles at Familysearch.org or genealogy small bread roll books that have glossaries of genealogy terms. Modern drożdżówka...... (drohzh-DUHV-kah) translation dictionaries will not normally include the sweet yeast bun terms that you find in these older documents because dżem...... (jehm) many terms have fallen out of use and have been re- jam placed with modern terms. ciastko...... (CHYAHST-koh) Books that I have used to aid in the translation of my pastry or small cake Polish records have been: buraczki...... (buh-RAHCH-kee) • Follow the Paper Trail by Jonathan D. Shea and grated beet William F. Hoffman cebula...... (tseh-BUH-lah) • Going Home: A Guide to Polish American Family onion History Research by Jonathan Shea chłodnik...... (HHWOHD-neek) SUSAN GRZYB listens as Prof. Jonathan Shea explains the contents • In Their Words – Polish by Jonathan D. Shea and cold beet soup with yogurt and vegetables of her ancestor’s one hundred year old Latin language baptismal re- William F. Hoffman chrzan...... (hhshahn) cord, discovered at a local New Britain (Connecticut) parish. • In Their Words – Russian by Jonathan D. Shea and horseradish czosnek...... (CHOHS-nehk) NEW BRITAIN, Conn. — Fam- broke its leg on the way to the funer- William F. Hoffman garlic ily historians invariably will en- al. In a Polish record from the mid- • A Translation Guide to 19th Century Polish-Lan- ćwikła...... (CHVEEK-wah) counter the need for one or more 1700s, the pastor explained why guage Civil-Registration Documents by Judith R. boiled grated beetroot with horseradish foreign languages in the course of a scheduled baptism was delayed; Frazin fasola...... (fah-SOH-lah) documenting the histories of the a flash flood inundated the road to The above books and words lists can be used to trans- beans various branches of their family. For the church rendering it impassible. late most of the columnar and narrative records that you deser...... (DEH-sehr) persons with Catholic ancestors, the Notes such as these add color to our find. Some documents, such as narratives that describe dessert first language that they will meet is family histories and document the a complicated marriage or death situation, should be Latin. A knowledge of Latin, as the trials and tribulations of our ances- translated by someone expert with the appropriate lan- universal language of record keep- tors who lived centuries ago. guage. Genealogy translators should be familiar with ing in the church, is needed both As Latin was the language of interpreting old script and old formal terms. Someone SURNAME CORNER / Robert Strybel here in the U.S., to decipher family learning and culture in Europe, it is who only translates current modern languages may records found in a local parish, as not surprising to find of non-church have difficulty. well as in Europe. Most parish reg- documents recorded in that lan- I have found that translating old Russian records Looking for Birthplace isters were kept in Latin in Ameri- guage, as well. The book therefore is difficult for those who learned Russian in modern Q: I am searching for my grandparent’s place of can parishes up until the 1960s. analyzes documents such as tax and schools because they cannot interpret the old script and birth. I have three different spellings, and I would like Researchers will now have a estate records, land transfers, wills, are not familiar with the old formal terms. Also the Cy- to know if they are all the same or different places. They resource specifically tailored to certificates of nobility, and -diplo rillic alphabet was changed by Stalin in the 1950s. The are: Czerniejewo, Czewojewo, Poznan (from a passen- genealogists. Prof. Jonathan Shea mas, to name but a few. Napoleonic format was written in Polish until the Tsar ger list) and Juncewo (from a cousin who is research- of New Britain, Connecticut and Both authors’ academic back- tightened his control over his Polish provenances and ing). If you can help me with this question, I would be William F. Hoffman of Houston, grounds are deeply rooted in the required the use of Russian on all records. In 1868, of- most grateful.Thank you. Texas have authored a translation field of foreign languages. Shea, ficials and priests began using the Cyrillic alphabet and Dorothy Badzinski guide, the is the third volume in a a professor of foreign languages Russian for vital records. Russian was used for this area [email protected] series of reference books that pro- at Central Connecticut State Uni- until after World War I when the language used reverted A: The three names you listed are all separate lo- vide foreign language assistance versity, is an honors graduate of to Polish. calities, not different spellings of the same place. Your to roots researchers. The previous Georgetown University with a B.S. If you have difficulty translating Polish records, the grandfather must have listed Czewujewo in his travel two volumes covered the Polish in Spanish and holds advanced de- Polish Genealogy Society of America (PGSA) has a documents. It is a small village in today’s Kujawsko- and Russian languages. Entitled In grees in Slavic Languages and Ar- list of translators on their website (www.pgsa.org). The Pomorskie voivodship (province) in Żnin county. Their Words: A Genealogist’s Trans- chival Management. Hoffman holds list includes only translators that PGSA members have Juncewo is another village also in Żnin country. By lation Guide to Latin Documents, undergraduate and graduate degrees used and recommend. contrast Czerniejewo is a small town of some 2,500 in the four hundred page book trans- in German from the University of FINAL COMMENTS ON TRANSLATING RECORDS the Wielkopolska region in Gniezno county just across lates and grammatically analyzes Dallas and the University of Texas • Recognize the Polish alphabet. the Kujawsko-Pomorskie border. All three localities are over one hundred documents span- at Arlington. Additionally, both au- • Learn to read Old German Script in the same general area of central northwest Poland. ning a wide geographical spectrum thors are frequent contributors to • Translate all of the record because even small com- Under Prussian occupation up until 1918, Czerniejewo ranging from Argentina to Ukraine. Polish genealogical publications ments can enrich your family history was known in German as Schwarzenau. Many of the documents are from and have lectured internationally at • Ask for the help of a professional if you find a dif- For a custom-researched analysis of your surname Polish-American parishes, as well genealogy seminars and conferenc- ficult passage or phase. – its origin, meaning, number of users, where they live as birth marriage and death records es. They have both independently v v v and coat of arms if any, kindly airmail a $19 check from Poland and neighboring ter- authored books on Polish genea- Stephen M. Szabados is a regular contributor to the (adding $10 for each additional surname you wish re- ritory formerly ruled by Poland in logical research methodology and Polish American Journal, and the author of Finding searched to: Robert Strybel, ul. Kaniowska 24, 01-529 nearby Belarus and Ukraine. While the origins and meanings of Polish Grandma’s European Ancestors and Find Your Family Warsaw, Poland. For more information please contact: many of the vital records documents surnames. Both also have personal History. [email protected]. were similar and followed set for- Polish connections. Shea’s maternal mats, unexpected notes written by grandparents are from the Łomża priests in the body of the records and Białystok areas of Poland, while require a good knowledge of the Hoffman’s wife had Polish ances- language to decipher them. In one tors living in Poland and Lithuania. Italian record from the 1800s, for Further information about the example, the parish priest noted that publication can be obtained by visit- a funeral was delayed because the ing www.langline.com or e-mailing horse pulling the cart with the coffin [email protected]. Need Help Finding Your Ancestors? CHICAGO — Members of the “How To...: in the sidebar and ac- Polish Genealogical Society of cess “Frequently Asked Questions.” America (PGSA) are available on In fact, visiting FAQs first, might Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. until save you having to send that e-mail. 1:00 p.m. at the PMA library, 984 N. Currently, Board member Steve Milwaukee Ave. to help with your Szabados is available at the Ar- research challenges. lington Heights Library, every Fri- If you are unable to stop by, you day from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. can e-mail an inquiry to PGSAmer- Whether you are just getting started [email protected] or go to the PGSA or trying to solve a “brick wall,” website www.PGSA.org, click on Steve should be able to help.

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Polonaise Ball, Nov. 16 KULTURA / Staś Kmieć PHILADELPHIA — On Sat., Nov. 16, 2013 the Polish Heritage Society of Philadelphia will be Five Days in Poland: Warszawa on the “Wukadka” holding its Annual Polonaise Ball Part III and Awards Banquet at the Torres- Sleep was not meant to be in dale-Frankford Country Club in preparation for my fi rst full day in Northeast Philadelphia. Poland. After a packed day upon This year’s honoree is Edward A. morning arrival and a birthday party Turzanski, Adjunct Professor and that led me to the morning of the Assistant Vice President for Gov- next day, I was about surrender to ernment and Community Relations, the goose-down pillow and com- LaSalle University. forter. Taking 3 Advil tablets in or- Cocktail hour begins at 6:30 p.m. der to get the most restful sleep out featuring music by Alice Quirk vio- of a lesser amount of hours is a prac- lin; with dinner and dancing at 7:30 tice I adopted in preparation of an p.m. to the music of the Dennis early call on set when fi lming, and it Ostopowicz Band. Additional en- seemed only fi tting that to get over tertainment will be provided by the jetlag and meet the next day on lim- PKM Dancers and a Chinese Auc- ited sleep, I needed to do the same. tion throughout the evening. When I entered the breakfast Warsaw’s commuter lines are being re-electrified. Older units, like the one the left, will be scrapped or rebuilt. This is the Polish Heritage So- room the next morning I was greet- Right: A newer, streamlined train. ciety of Philadelphia’s annual fund ed by my birthday friend Krzysiek, raiser and all proceeds benefi t his mother, niece, and sister Anna. zone, proof-of-payment requires is a suburban light rail line serv- the outbreak of World War II work its scholarship fund. Scholarship Marek and his fi ancé – who we were that each passenger carry a ticket or ing in the capital city. The line, to- was initiated on the construction of awards are given yearly to worthy supposed to meet us before they pass proving that they have paid the gether with its two branches, links second line. students of Polish-American heri- headed to work were “missing in fare. Ticket controllers make peri- Warsaw with the municipalities of During World War II the railroad tage. In 2013 the Polish Heritage action” – choosing to sleep in. odic checks to deter fare evasion. A Michałowice, Pruszków, Brwinów, remained operational during most Society of Philadelphia awarded Krzysiek’s family was traveling passenger can purchase a single-use Podkowa Leśna, Milanówek and of the German occupation albeit $5,000.00 in scholarships to fi ve to Warsaw on route to Lublin on ticket at a kiosk or a machine at the Grodzisk Mazowiecki to the south- only on part of the line. In 1947 the students. The Society has been in the nifty mini-bus service that I was station stop any time in advance, but west of Warsaw. company was nationalized by the existence for some 40 years. introduced to on my last trip. I was must insert the ticket or pass into a WKD – known colloquially as Soviet installed communist govern- For reservations and information going with them for a quick trip into validation machine before use. Vali- “Wukadka” is a popular link with ment and in 1951 placed under the please contact Jean Joka at (215) the city to meet my brother-in-law’s dation machines in stations or on the city center from small towns and administration of the Polish State 483-0193 or Jean [email protected]. niece at the Sobieski Hotel and ex- board vehicles time stamp the tick- villages as long as for 75 years. This Railways and renamed. During the change some items from the United et. The ticket is then valid for some is the fastest 1960s the line Artist to Speak period of time after the stamped and most reli- was gradu- States for a gift of special spices for CLEVELAND — Cleveland time. Some older trains have a hole- able transport ally trimmed. my sister so she could use them for State University is working in part- punch system. mean to inhab- In 1972 the some nouveau Polish recipes. nership with the Cleveland Founda- itants of com- almost half- Cappuccino, fresh bread, jams, tion and The Sculpture Center to munes located a-century old yogurt, and egg-jajecznica made for host noted Polish artist Przemyslaw in the area of English Elec- a great start. We piled into the car Jasielski. railway lines tric railcars and got to the station in time to pur- My hand-validated ticket Jasielski was recently invited managed by were replaced chase tickets. by Poland’s Ministry of Culture to the Rail that enables them to reach by new PKP designed especially for The train arrived and Anna in- participate in the Malta Festival in places of work and schools. Ev- the line and produced in Wrocław. formed me that it was the old train; Poznan, and he continues to build ery day 122 trains set out on their In 2001 with the restructuring of not the newer model. The new train his professional reputation. He is paths, which are used by an average the Polish State Railways a separate has an easier entry for older passen- spending the fall semester at CSU 25,000 passengers daily. company was created and in 2007 gers. I have traveled this route often and is creating a site-specifi c instal- The line was constructed and op- it was taken over by a consortium and equate it with the Long Island lation for the Galleries at CSU that erated under the original name Elek- formed by the Maszowsze Voivode- Railroad from the suburbs to the big was unveiled October 24. tryczna Kolej Dojazowa (Electric ship and the municipalities. city. The distance is approximately A luncheon and talk, “Transna- Commuter Rail) by a privately Train service is provided by three the same, but at a mere 4.80 zloty ture is Here: The Blending of Art owned electrical power industry classes of train sets: units built be- (approximately $1.55) – it is a great and Science in the Sculptures of consortium Siła i Światło (Power tween 1969–1972; in 2004; and in bargain. Przemyslaw Jasielski,” will be held and Light) established with the par- 2011–2012. There are plans to order We boarded the train and im- Sun., Nov. 17 from 11:00 a.m.-1:30 ticipation of British funding shortly additional units for continued ex- mediately went to the machine to An average 25,000 passengers ride p.m. at the Polish-American Cul- after Poland regained independence pansion of the line. validate our tickets, it did not work. the “Wukadka” daily. tural Center, 6501 Lansing Ave. after World War I in 1918. The as- In 2013 the line will be re-elec- We went to the next machine in Lunch is $11.00 per person ($6.00 Disadvantages include a poten- sociation sought to build an electric trifi ed. The remaining older units the compartment – it also was not per child). There is no charge for the tially higher rate of fare evasion, railway in order to accelerate eco- will be scrapped and others will be stamping. To avoid any problems talk, which begins at 1:30 p.m. Visitors unfamiliar with a system’s nomic development and increase rebuilt for that supply or go through and make sure we were in compli- For information, email Polish- validation requirements who inno- the demand for its services. a simple conversion. On the main ance, Anna noted the time and date [email protected], or call (216) cently misunderstand the rules are In 1924 the company received line, trains operate every 15 minutes on the tickets with a pen as 8:45; 687-2000. 16.05.013. especially likely to get into trouble. a concession from the ministry of at peak hours and every 30 minutes “Proof-of-payment” is an honor- Travel without a valid ticket is not transport to build a private railroad off-peak, with a service gap be- based fare collection approach used usually considered a crime, but a from Warsaw through Grodzisk tween midnight and 5:00 am. Karski Fundraiser Set on many public transportation sys- penalty fare is charged. Mazowiecki to Żyrardów, under From the “Mazowsze”-Otrebusy NEW YORK — The Jan Karski tems. Instead of checking each pas- The Warsaw Commuter Railway the condition that it would be run at station there are 16 stops before the Educational Foundation will host senger as they enter a fare control (Warszawska Kolej Dojazdowa) least 2 kilometers from the existing designated arrival point. When we a gala reception, Nov. 19, 2013 at line of the former Warsaw-Vienna got off the train we headed through 6:30 p.m. at the Consulate General Railway owned by the Polish State the underground passageway – full of the Republic of Poland in New Railways (PKP). of small stores and eating joints, to- York. Consul General Ewa Junczyk- The work began and proceeded wards the Marriott Hotel. I remem- Ziomecka will welcome guests to simultaneously in two directions. bered the way and could lead my 233 Madison Ave at 37th Street (Jan In 1927 it was opened, linking out-of-town friends to their pickup Karski Corner), and David Harris, Grodzisk Mazowiecki with the cen- destination. A few photos and good- executive director of the American ter of Warsaw. In 1932 and again in byes and I was on my way to Hotel Jewish Committee and a member of 1936 the line was extended. Before Sobieski. the Foundation’s Advisory Council, will speak. The Foundation is a non-profi t organization established in 2012 to promote the legacy of the late Jan Karski, the emissary from the Polish Underground during World War II, popularly known as “one man who tried to stop the Holocaust.” Space is limited to 150 persons; tickets can be purchased at www. jankarski.net/en/news-and-events/ buy-tickets.html. All contributions are tax-deduct- ible as allowed by the law. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • NOVEMBER 2013 www.polamjournal.com 21

THE OLD COUNTRY / Richard Poremski NAMES IN THE NEWS Life on the River

WITOLD WALCZAK, the grandson of Holocaust victims, is the ACLU’s co-lead counsel on the Pennsyl- vania case for same sex marriage. Walczak, whose family moved to the United States and later returned PHOTO: RICHARD POREMSKI to Poland, has been the state’s top ACLU watchdog since returning to our shores after being knocked around and strip-searched by police amid the Solidarity protests of the 1980s. “At that point I knew I want- ed to be a civil liberties attorney,” he told the Philadelphia Inquirer.

SEN. LISA MURKOWSKI (R- Alaska) expressed support for gay marriage, becoming the third sitting Republican senator to do so. “This is a hard issue. It is hard because marriage is such a deeply personal JAN LEWAN and members of his September 2013 tour of Poland take PUSHING AND PULLING ACROSS WARSAW, Poland. May 16, 1976. issue,” Murkowski told Anchorage time to smile for the camera as they cruise down the Dunajec River, just television station KTUU. “There one of the many activities in which the group took part. Jan will visit may be some that, when they hear Poland again in 2014, from July 1-12, along with the Polka Family band’s PROVERBS, SAYINGS, AND NOTIONS / Robert Strybel the position that I hold, are deeply Hank Guzevich. They will visit Gdansk, Malbork, Warsaw, Czestochowa, disappointed.” she said. “There may Zakopane, Wieliczka, and Krakow. Participants will receive a free four- be some that embrace the decision hour DVD recording of the tour, recorded by Lightning Videos. that I have made. I recognize that it For information, call or write Pat Tours at (800) 388-0988, 1285 River- Folk Wisdom of the Polish People is an area that as a Republican I will dale St., West Springfield, MA 01089; email [email protected]; or jan@ Various sayings have long been Gdzie kucharek sześć nie ma be criticized for.” janlewandowski.com, P.O. Box 19312, West Palm Beach, FL 33416. known to reflect the common co jeść. knowledge, folk wisdom, values Equivalent: Too many cooks and feelings of the Polish peo- spoil the broth THE PONDERING POLE / Ed Poniewaz ple. They have taken the form of Literally: Where there are six proverbs, aphorisms, mottos and cooks there’s nothing to eat. slogans. Many embody profound A Tribute to the Polka Club truths; others are light-hearted, Obiecywać gruszki na wierz- “Some hold each other Kansas City. Apparently accordion tried to have fun. even comical. bie. Many proverbs and concepts tightly, some at a cautious dis- is okay for “The Boss.” The polka club is still going Equivalent: To promise pie in tance. Some hold their arms “And this is their utter- but I constantly have to tell them are shared with other nations, al- the sky. though their phrasing may differ. out stiffly, some drop them ance; merry and boisterous, to go faster! They yell back, “you Literally: To promise pears on loosely at their sides. Some or mournful and wailing, or go faster!” The bodies are slowing Others are more unique and dif- a willow tree. ficult to translate, let alone find dance springily, some glide passionate and rebellious, down and now it is life that is go- softly, some move with grave this music is their music, mu- ing by, faster and faster. So Na zd- equivalents for. The following Modli się pod figurą, a ma compilation barely scratches the dignity. There are boister- sic of home. “ rowie, thank you, and I salute the diabła za skórą. ous couples, who tear wildly —The Jungle, page 11 polka club and for that matter, all surface of Poland’s extensive trea- Equivalent: Before the statue sure trove of maxims and adages, about the room, knocking ev- Life goes on, and except for an of the good friends, and times, and he does pray, but he’s really under but even these few may help show eryone out of their way.” occasional dance in college, a fes- all of the polka clubs in our country! the devil’s sway. what Polish people believe in, — From The Jungle tival, or a wedding out in the coun- Dancing is the good drug and if you Literally: He prays beneath a what they consider important and by Upton Sinclair try, I didn’t have a lot of contact or are Polish, it is as much a part of you – in a word – what makes them statue, buts he’s got the devil un- My mother taught me how to primary focus on polka and didn’t as breathing. Please, take your son tick: der his skin. dance when I was a kid, and we think much about it. Mom and pop or daughter or some young person danced the polka. So many of the came back “home” to polka during out on the floor and teach them the weddings and parties near where the “rise of the unmeltable” period Myszy harcują, gdy kota nie Cudze chwalicie, własnego steps and the count. Maybe it will be she was born and raised in rural during the late seventies and eight- czhują. nie znacie, sami nie wiecie, co the start of a new polka club. Southern Illinois were held at Sher- ies. They found a group of polka Equivalent: When the cat’s posiadacie. man’s Hall and it was there that she lovers which accepted them and READ MORE ABOUT IT! away the mice will play. Equivalent: You praise all A few taught me how to stand, where to they loved being with these folks. Literally: Mice play when they things foreign and think they are years back (1992 to be exact), a place my hands, and explained the They were having a blast going to don’t sense the cat around. best, but know not what you your- great book on the polka was written self possess. steps and count. That place holds so dances and traveling to exotic plac- by Charles Keil, Angeliki Keil, and many memories for me but especial- es with their club. They were happy Dick Blau. Polka Happiness, says Jak cię widzą, tak cię piszą. Note: This is another observa- ly as an introduction to the musical and that made me happy for them. Amazon.com “ captures the energy, Equivalent: Fine feathers make tion by Adam Mickiewicz, who expressions of the Polish American Then pop passed away. excitement, and shared sense of be- fine birds. chided his countrymen for aping polka. I owe her a lot for that and It was during this time when I did longing embodied in polka sociabil- Literally: How people see you “trendy” Western imports while most likely for my love of dance in some sub duty as my mom’s dance ity.” The book is much more than that’s how they describe you. ignoring native Polish ways, a general. There is hardly a category partner and I met the group: Danny that. I suggest it for anyone who has Meaning: Making a good im- commentary that seems to last the or style I have not tried or can speak and Estelle, Charlie and Marcella, an interest in the music. pression is important. ages. about or perform. It has given me so Ginny and Chester, Tom and Terri, much enjoyment throughout my life Gene and Carolyn, Ted and Leona, SPEAKING OF GOING HOME… to know about and be able to dance. Jack and Wanda, Ernie and Mary, In the August 18, 2013 issue of Pa- Polka and the accordion in this and too many others to mention. To rade magazine, there is an insert country, as it goes by extension of my surprise, I discovered that they about actor John Krasinski’s trip to the “Polish” thing, get a bad rap. abstained from drinking beer or oth- Poland with his father “tracing his Some of your local rock DJs for er alcoholic beverages, discouraged father’s roots and relatives.” some inexplicable reason will refer excessive laughter and nonsense, “It was one of the most emo- to it when making the comparison and for sure, tried not to have any tional experiences of my life,” said between what is cool and what is fun. On another note, they could Krasinski. not. Inexplicable because rock and dance! There is the quote that Gin- Really neat to see this and you polka are not related. I cannot think ger Rogers could do everything that can read the rest of the story at of any other folk music that gets beat Fred Astaire could do only in high www.parade.com/ancestry. up as much. There is a note in the heels and backwards and that cer- v v v Bruce Springsteen biography how- tainly rings true for these women. If you have a thought about this ever telling the story of when the E- The guys were solid leaders and got month’s topic, a question, or have Street band fronted for the rock band into it as much as the gals. The flu- interesting facts to share, contact Chicago. Peter Cetera (half Polish idity, the joy, and the skill they pos- me at: Edward Poniewaz, 6432 and half Slovak) bassist-singer of sessed as a group was wonderful to Marmaduke Avenue, St. Louis, MO Chicago entertained both bands at behold and contagious. 63139; eMail alinabrig@yahoo. the backstage party playing “Pol- As mentioned, I know a little com. ish music on Federici’s accordion.” bit about what constitutes dancing, Don’t forget to visit The Pon- Bruce “The Boss” Springsteen had even good dancing, and they were dering Pole blog, ponderingpole. an accordion player on stage with good. 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BOOKS IN BRIEF / Florence Waszkelewicz Clowes MLIS NEW BOOKS The Tragic Fate of Recalling the Genius of Oskar Halecki OSKAR HALECKI (1891-1973) land’s scholarly discussions. Gromada, Poles During World War II Eulogies and Reflections the editor of the book, has managed to POLES APART: The Tragic Fate Edited by Thaddeus V. Gromada collect eulogies delivered on the oc- of Poles During World War II Preface by Jerzy Wyrozumski casion of Halecki’s Memorial Service by Jerzy J. Maciuszko with ISBN 978-0-9849187-1-3 held in New York in 1973. His text as Kathleen L. Maciuszko $7.99. 80 pp. well as the text contributed by eminent ThoughtWorks, Ltd. 2012 The 40th anniversary of the death scholars and notables are a vivid recon- 368 pp. appendices, index, photos, of Oskar Halecki, one of Poland’s most struction of the late Professor’s CV and footnotes, $18.00 distinguished historians and the 100th an invaluable source for an historian. This thorough biography of Jerzy anniversary of his Jagiellonian Uni- Professor Gromada enriched the book J. Maciuszko takes the reader from versity doctorate received “sub auspi- with warm recollections of Halecki as his early years as a prisoner of war ciis imperatoris” in 1913, prompted his a mentor. As editor, he added unique in Germany to his final years in his former Fordham University student to documents and photos from his private retirement from the Baldwin-Wal- publish this book. It contains moving files.” lace College in Ohio. inspirational eulogies delivered at a The editor, Gromada received his The first section is a personal nar- Memorial Service held on October 20, M.A. and Ph.D. in East Central Euro- rative of his heart-breaking World 1973 in New York City that gave vivid HALECKI pean History at Fordham University testimony to the greatness and human- under the mentorship of Professor Hal- War II years in German concentra- Bergman Poland’s Master of the Written Word tion camps, and final rescue by the ity of Halecki. ecki. He is professor emeritus of European History at Americans in 1945. He joined the nature of the actress. The author, These tributes paid by prominent American, Pol- New Jersey City University. He served as executive Polish Forces under British com- Aleksandra Ziolowska-Boehm did ish, Lithuanian, and Ukrainian scholars and notables director of the Polish Institute of Arts & Sciences of mand in Germany and was later sent not meet her, but research and fam- were never published nor made public. The book also America from 1991 to 2011 and as its president from to England. There, he taught Eng- ily contacts with Ingrid bring her to includes recent reflections written by two of Halecki’s 2008 to 2011. In 1991 he edited Halecki’s posthumous lish under the Polish Resettlement life. former Fordham University students, Dr. Taras Hunc- monograph Jadwiga of Anjou and the Rise of East Cen- Corps, part of the British Ministry Ingrid’s first marriage to Peter zak and Dr. Thaddeus V. Gromada. An addendum en- tral Europe, which in 1993 he presented to Pope John of Education, and became inspector Lindstrom ended in bitter divorce riches the book with pertinent documents, letters and Paul II before the canonization of Queen Jadwiga. of the Polish Grammar Schools. over their child, Pia, all this happen- photos. The book ($7.99 plus shipping and handling (U.S.) In 1951, with his wife and moth- ing while Ingrid was pregnant with “Oskar Halecki had been forgotten or ignored by $3.00 (International) $5.00) is available from Tatra Ea- er-in-law, he took advantage of the Roberto Rossellini’s child. (After official Polish historiography in an era dominated by gle Press, 31 Madison Avenue, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ Senator Lodge Amendment provid- her divorce she married Rossellini the Soviets,” said Małgorzata Dąbrowska, Professor of 07604; Tel. (201) 288-3815 or (336) 940-5656. ing a quota for Polish immigrants to and later had three more children Medieval and Byzantine Studies, University of Łódź. For more information, contact Gromada at tgroma- enter the United States, and sailed with him.) This caused a huge scan- “It is only in recent years that he became present in Po- [email protected]. for America. On the boat he met oth- dal, with Senator Edwin C. Johnson ers who originated from Cleveland denouncing her on the floor of the Ohio, becoming very familiar with Senate. She was finally forgiven 22 BOOK REVIEW / Ludwik Kowalski the area. His sponsor was also from years later, in 1975. The Rossellini Ohio where the family settled, and marriage ended in 1957 when Ros- Jerzy soon obtained his Master of sellini became involved with an- An Immigrant’s Tale of Survival Library Science degree and joined other woman. Later Ingrid married Lars Schmidt, a marriage which YOU HAVE NO IDEA traveling from Nuremberg, Germa- that Edmund had, in fact, saved her the Foreign Literature Department. by Barbara Mueller Walling ny, back to Warsaw on business. He and her husband’s lives. Edmund’s He joined the Alliance College lasted for 17 years. Ingrid maintained close contact CreateSpace Independent was not aware that she was Brigitte long imprisonment ruined the fam- in 1961 as a professor and chairman Publishing Platform Frank, wife of Poland’s Nazi Gover- ily financially, and in 1951, after of the Department of Slavic Studies with her children (they did not live with her as Rossellini had custody Pb., 400 pp. $8.63 nor General, Hans Frank. Fortunate- their second daughter was born, and began a program of cooperation Available on Amazon.com ly, Edmund’s Gestapo interrogator they emigrated as refugees to the with the Jagiellonian University in of the children), stopping work for 18 months to stay with her daughter Barbara Mueller Walling’s mem- was sympathetic and helped achieve United States. The Lutheran World Krakow, being instrumental in start- oir You Have No Idea is worth read- his release. After this incident, Bar- Federation and friends, members of ing the Junior Year Abroad Program Isabella when she had serious sur- gery. She also maintained contact ing. Written as an autobiography, bara writes: “Edmund was shaken to a White Russian relief organization, with the Jagiellonian. with her daughter-in-law Gillian the core and far more circumspect sponsored their relocation to Los He became director of Ritter Li- with the Boehms and other family members; much of the correspon- Mueller, the book is based on Bar- about what he said to strangers and Angeles, where Edmund and Bar- brary at Baldwin-Wallace College bara’s hand-written account and even to friends. Nevertheless, our bara struggled to rebuild their life in 1974 in Berea, Ohio, where two dence is provided here. Bergman was diagnosed with numerous interviews conducted be- Polish Underground contacts kept again from scratch. years later he met and married Kath- tween 2008 and 2013. It describes coming to the apartment to receive Pages describing problems en- leen Post. He became involved with cancer in 1974 and struggled with it, continuing to act until she became Barbara’s childhood in rural Poland their financial support and listen to countered during the family’s first many Polish civic organizations, before World War II, her survival in the BBC in secret.” years in Los Angeles, where their mainly the Polish American Con- too weak. She died on August 30, 1982, at the age of 67. She will be Warsaw, where she met and married third and fourth children Albert and gress and the Polish American Cul- IN THE SUMMER OF 1944 remembered as a beautiful actress, Edmund, in Vienna during German , when Barbara, were born, are also very tural Center and a Polish bilingual occupation, and her post-war life in Soviets were only 40 miles from interesting. Barbara writes, “We had radio program on National Public and a warm, generous, kind and compassionate person. the United States. Warsaw and anti-German activities always considered poverty as a state Radio. Equally fascinating is the life of the Polish Home Army were in- of mind more than anything else The rest of the book is dedicated of her much-older Polish husband, tensifying, Edmund took Barbara, and had never allowed ourselves to voices of other survivors sent to THE CONVERSATION Simple Truths to Make Life Work Edmund. His account is presented his son from a previous marriage, to indulge in self-pity ... Our motto Siberia and an account of life in the in the book’s appendices. A Pole of and their three-month-old daughter had always been: We are wealthy; German-occupied Warsaw. Kath- by Agnieszka Perlinska and Chip Chapados German descent, Edmund was born to Vienna. Many German civilians we just don’t have so much money leen completed the book after Jer- in a town near Warsaw that was un- were fleeing Poland at the time. ... Whatever disasters had befallen zy’s death, providing a vivid picture Create Space, 2013, 380 pp., $14.95 Perlinska holds an ongoing con- der Russian domination. Conscript- But when Edmund tried to return to us in the past, they were behind us of a man determined to live to the ed into the Russian Army in World Warsaw a few days later to check on now. We had succeeded in not let- fullest. versation with her co-author, ex- ploring human behavior and asking War I, Edmund went on to fight the his businesses and home, the Home ting them destroy us or define us. Bolsheviks in the Russian Revolu- Army’s Uprising in Warsaw had We remained ever hopeful, always INGRID BERGMAN AND why people act the way they do. Is it tion. He was arrested and survived erupted and he was prevented. He looking forward. Our children were HER AMERICAN RELATIVES personality? Personality is the char- harsh conditions in a Siberian labor never saw his property or homeland intelligent and studious, and their by Aleksandra Ziolkowska-Boehm acter of what we are, part of temper- ament, motives, traits, and behavior. camp for many years. Rescued by again. futures looked bright and secure.” Hamilton Books, 2013 the Polish government, he returned Living in Austria till the end of They certainly did not expect that index, references, photographs, This all begins to develop at age eighteen months, so do we form our to Warsaw to build a new life for the war, the family decided to stay their son Albert would go back 124 pp., $26.99. himself as a successful business- there permanently because Edmund to Poland many years later as an Ingrid will best be remembered personality or is it formed by oth- ers? How many times have you seen man, a life that was again shattered refused to return to communist- American diplomat. for her part in Casablanca, staring in World War II. controlled Poland. But in 1948, he The book ends with the descrip- with Humphrey Bogart in 1942. It a two year-old who is cooperative and willing to please, while another was arrested by Austrian authorities, tion of Edmund’s death, at the age of was one of the many films, plays DURING THE NAZI OCCUPA- who tried to deport him to Poland 80, due to rapidly spreading cancer. and TV documentaries she acted in may be self-centered and clamor for attention? Where did that come TION, Warsaw was subdivided into under false war crime accusations, It was 55 years after this ex-White during her lifetime. She lived to act, three sectors: German, Polish, and such as “delivering a Jewish fam- Russian Army officer had been con- saying she left her shyness behind from? It is crucial to recognize our- Jewish. After they were married, ily, the Dwormans, to the Gestapo.” demned to death in communist Rus- when she stepped on the stage. As Edmund and Barbara lived in the Addressing the possibility of being sia. The early part of Edmund’s life a tall, sensuous and beautiful Swed- selves before we can work or influ- ence others. Different personalities comfortable “for Germans only” deported to communist Poland, Ed- — described in Appendix 2, a long ish woman, she began acting early sector, but this did not prevent Ed- mund told Barbara, “I will not go; interview conducted by his son Al- in life, in London, Paris, America are found in every workplace, and if one achieves to become a leader, mund from occasionally helping I went through this in Russia and bert in 1973 — is very interesting. and Sweden. She won many awards, his old friends—Russians, Poles, know what it’s like ... I won’t let Overall, You Have No Idea is a including three Oscars, during her they must be able to recognize per- sonal differences and cope with and Jews. He was able to do this them take me alive.” well-written book describing tu- lifetime. because of his wealth and because Edmund and Barbara fought multuous times in modern history. The book describes the rela- them. The book contains a wealth of information on understanding our- he was friends with a highly-placed Edmund’s incarceration for nine I strongly recommend it to all who tionship with her American rela- Gestapo officer. months to no avail. The Austrians are interested in complex problems tives, the Boehms. Cousin Norman selves and others, managing rela- tionships, creating positive change, In 1943, however, he was arrest- eventually released him because of individual survival and adapta- Boehm visited and continued to ed by the Gestapo and spent three Poland had refused to take him back tion. Reading personal stories — or maintain contact with her during her dealing with pain and fear, and de- veloping happiness—a wealth of in- weeks in prison. This had nothing and because Dwormans’ daughter histories from below — can be illu- lifetime. Correspondence between to do with helping his friends; the had surfaced in Belgium; having minating when one wants to under- Aunt Belinda Boehm, her son Carl formation for all who strive to suc- ceed in their work and lifestyle. accusation came from a woman he survived the Holocaust, she testified stand textbooks—or history from and grandson Norman reveal the had innocently talked with in a train, that the opposite had been true— above. 24 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • NOVEMBER 2013

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