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Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXV HE No.KRAINIAN 43 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1997 EEKLY$1.25/$2 in Ukraine Kuchma-GoreT CommissionU meets in Kyiv, Kuchma Wsigns election law, U.S. focuses on economic reform program while citing his concerns by Roman Woronowycz Diplomats from both countries met in by Roman Woronowycz that even though I signed the election bill Kyiv Press Bureau Kyiv on October 21-22 to continue the Kyiv Press Bureau into law, I do not consider it an ideal law, work of the U.S.-Ukraine Binational KYIV — After a series of meetings in even with the changes I recommended that Commission, commonly referred to as the KYIV — In an unusual move, President Kyiv lasting two days, the leader of the U.S. the Verkhovna Rada make.” Kuchma-Gore Commission, whose mission Leonid Kuchma went on national television The president explained that he signed team on the Kuchma-Gore Commission is to maintain a dialogue between the two the evening of October 22 to express his said on October 22 that for Ukraine the key the bill, which he referred to in his speech countries on issues regarding economic concerns about the upcoming elections to as “second in importance after the to finishing economic reforms lies in priva- cooperation, trade and investment, security Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada and to admit he tization, the energy sector and agriculture. Constitution” to avoid further confrontation and foreign policy. The commission was signed a bill he doesn’t like. with the Verkhovna Rada. “I found it nec- Richard Morningstar, U.S. special established in September 1996 and has met The broadcast over the national televi- ambassador to the CIS countries, said essary to take the first step toward compro- three times since then. The first and only sion channel began with the president offi- mise and an understanding with Parliament. Ukraine finally is talking about an econom- session of the entire commission was con- cially signing into law the new election bill ic reform program that the United States Any further debates on this topic could vened on May 16 in Washington with both in his office, followed by a 10-minute have paralyzed the Verkhovna Rada,” said thinks will be effective. “I have never been Ukraine’s President Leonid Kuchma and speech about the dangers of a Ukrainian more confidant that we are speaking the President Kuchma. U.S. Vice-President Al Gore in attendance. Parliament up for election. The president, portraying himself as the same language and that we agree what the Mr. Morningstar said after the Kyiv On October 14 the president had sent the critical issues are,” said Mr. Morningstar, person with the heavy burden of keeping meeting – the second time the commission long-debated election bill, which the civil what many expect to be a crazy elec- speaking to reporters. has met here – that a major portion of the Verkhovna Rada approved on September Maintaining a very positive tone, he list- tion season, said the elections could pro- talks were dedicated to discussing macro- 24, back to the legislative body with a list duce dangerous scenarios in Ukraine. “I ed the most important remaining issues con- economic targets for the economy as a of “recommendations,” which the president fronting Ukraine in its molasses-like move would like to stress here that simply absurd whole, as well as on the importance of made clear had to be approved to avoid a actions have already taken place,” said the towards a free market system, such as: con- presidential veto. National deputies agreed deregulation of the energy and agricultural president. “The budget process has already tinued privatization, and energy and agricul- to all but three of the changes and then industries in Ukraine. broken down. The scenario of the 1997 ture sector reform. He said Ukraine must challenged the president to sign the bill into Ukraine’s Minister of Economic Reform budget is being repeated, in which the bud- deregulate the energy and agricultural sec- law, which many think he is against Serhii Tyhypko agreed that the meetings get was not approved until the middle of the tors and that privatization must be complet- because the election system that it imple- were a success, and announced the forma- year.” ed. Without those moves, he said, small and ments does not favor the president’s politi- tion of a special committee to monitor He also called the passage of certain medium-sized business development would cal organization. Ukraine’s macroeconomic indicators and to laws that are unworkable but popular in an be difficult. He added that Ukrainian offi- On October 22 after signing the bill, the analyze foreign markets for securities. election season “psychotic acts.” He cited cials are in agreement. “I think we finally president still expressed reservations about Since 1990 the U.S. has given almost as an example the increase in the minimum have a basis on which to cooperate,” said the law and the mixed electoral system it payment to pensioners. “Currently the Mr. Morningstar. (Continued on page 12) introduces. “I would like to say outright Pension Fund gets slightly more than 9 bil- lion hrv annually. To insure the new mini- mum pensions that the Verkhovna Rada voted in, that fund must grow to 32 billion Lazarenko stresses threat of Communist comeback hrv,” explained the president. “That is prac- by Khristina Lew who also heads the Yednist (Unity) fac- tically the amount of the whole national tion in Parliament, said Ukraine finds budget. With what are we then to support NEW YORK — Ukraine’s former itself in a critical situation as elections our schools and hospitals, and how are we Prime Minister Pavlo Lazarenko to the Verkhovna Rada draw near. to pay wages?” warned potential American investors “People are suffering, salaries are President Kuchma also suggested that a and members of the Ukrainian low, many haven’t been paid. Ukraine Verkhovna Rada looking to be re-elected American community that if pro-reform has 16 million pensioners who receive could yet pass legislation that would threat- forces do not capture the majority of the equivalent of $25 a month. People en the economic reforms that were so diffi- seats in the upcoming parliamentary don’t believe in government anymore. cult to get through the left-leaning legisla- elections, Ukraine will revert to its The Communists are claiming that if ture. “I am referring to the leveling off of Communist past. they return to power, life will be better, production decline, monetary stability, and Mr. Lazarenko is the head of a new and the pensioners who haven’t gotten the progressive liquidation of wage and political party, Hromada (Community), their pensions believe them,” he noted. pension arrears,” explained the president. and his message to business leaders and Mr. Lazarenko also told investors He said the Verkhovna Rada must avoid Ukrainian Americans alike on the first that 1998 is the optimal time to invest in the “populist habit of promising golden day of his weeklong visit to the United Ukraine because large-scale privatiza- mountains to gain the sympathies of their States was the same: support Hromada’s tion will be completed and all property electorate.” platform and Ukraine will continue its will be privately owned. He under- For their part, national deputies voiced economic reform. scored that when he was prime minister, pleasure and relief that the president signed Hromada’s base is small and medi- he signed seven contracts with Western Khristina Lew the bill. “Finally, we have an end to the bat- um-sized business owners who advo- firms and that he had many friends in Pavlo Lazarenko speaks in New York. tle for position,” said National Deputy Ivan cate the privatization of land. Mr. the business world to whom he could Zayets, a member of the Rukh faction. He Lazarenko told American investors on introduce potential investors. During place of work, leased for 99 years or added that he believes “both sides have October 20 that he personally wants to Mr. Lazarenko’s tenure as prime minis- independently farmed. Ukrainian law safeguarded their interests.” see the continuity of economic reform ter, Ukraine signed joint venture agree- does not permit the sale of land. National Deputy Yuri Orobets, a mem- because he himself is a property owner. ments with John Deere, Case, Monsanto Mr. Lazarenko served as prime minis- ber of the Reforms faction, said the presi- “I have seven hectares of land, and I and Daewoo, among others. ter for one year, one month and six days dent’s signature was “a defeat to the plot- own other things,” he said. According to Mr. Lazarenko, — the longest term of Ukraine’s five ters who would like a Central Asian politi- He emphasized that it was extremely Ukraine has also launched a land cer- prime ministers since independence. He cal variant for Ukraine.” Central Asian important to gain the support of tificate program, a first step to land pri- was ousted in June of this year amid countries like Kazakstan and Uzbekistan investors, bankers and entrepreneurs to vatization. Land certificates entitle the allegations of corrupt business practices are marked by their strong presidencies and combat “those people who support bearer to, on average, five hectares of puppet parliaments. returning to the past.” Mr. Lazarenko, land, which can be turned over to a (Continued on page 12) (Continued on page 12) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1997 No. 43

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America, Ukraine and reform Kuchma to visit NYC for vital meeting September, 50 percent of Ukrainian citizens Following is the text of the keynote into the unofficial economy – which gen- fully or partially trust President Leonid speech delivered by Ambassador William erates half of Ukraine’s income – making KYIV — President Leonid Kuchma Kuchma, while 43 percent do not. The rest H. Courtney, special assistant to the pres- them all the more vulnerable to bribes will participate in the conference on contri- failed to answer the question. During ident and NSC senior director for Russia, and extortion. Corruption lessens public butions to the Shelter Implementation Plan September, 1,200 people age 16 and older Ukraine and Eurasia, delivered at The confidence in government and public sup- at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant. The were polled in all Ukrainian oblasts. Almost Washington Group’s Leadership port for reform. Corruption and poor conference is set to take place in New 30 percent of respondents trust Verkhovna Conference on October 11. treatment of American investors have York on November 20, confirmed the Rada Chairman Oleksander Moroz, and 21 caused a change in U.S. congressional Foreign Affairs Ministry. Vice-President percent trust National Deputy Yevhen It is an honor and great pleasure to be attitudes toward Ukraine. This problem Al Gore is to be present at the conference. Marchuk. (Eastern Economist) with you today. When I participated in an goes beyond selective reporting or public (Eastern Economist) earlier TWG Leadership Conference, the Kuchma fears “trade war” with Russia perceptions. The House and Senate even Yelchenko named new U.N. envoy USSR was in its death rattle. Today, looked at conditioning half of Ukraine’s KYIV — Speaking to a conference of Americans rejoice in Ukraine’s peaceful Fiscal Year 1998 aid on an improved KYIV — President Leonid Kuchma trade union leaders in Kyiv on October 21, and successful path to independence, and business climate. appointed Ukraine’s new representative to President Leonid Kuchma said bilateral its integration into the international com- Competition is stiff in the global mar- the United Nations on October 20. talks with Moscow have failed to prevent a munity. I believe all Americans are proud ketplace, and Ukraine must give investors Volodymyr Yelchenko takes over from “trade war” between the two countries, of what our country has done to assist this good reason to take their capital to Kyiv, Anatolii Zlenko, who was recently Interfax reported. He said that as a result, historic change. And, of course, Lviv or Kharkiv, as opposed to Prague, appointed Ukraine’s ambassador to bilateral trade fell by 18 percent in the first Ukrainian Americans have special reason Warsaw or Budapest. To attract more France. (Eastern Economist) eight months of 1997, compared with the to take pride in their exceptional role in investors, Ukraine should send a clear Chornobyl will not be restarted this year same period last year. In particular, Mr. promoting this great advance for world signal that it fosters economic freedoms, Kuchma criticized Russia’s imposition of a freedom. clamps down on corruption and makes PRYPIAT, Ukraine — Officials at the 25 percent tariff on Ukrainian sugar. But A decade ago when I thought I was investors welcome. Chornobyl nuclear power plant said cracks he suggested Kyiv “is close to finalizing going to Kyiv to open a new U.S. • Economic performance: Through in the piping of one of the reactors will keep its transitional period” in economic reform. Consulate General, you and others kindly tight fiscal policy and monetary control, the plant closed until sometime in 1998, Other Ukrainian officials, however, were took me in as one of your own. I visited inflation has been reined in and the hryv- Interfax reported on October 16. That reac- less optimistic. Oleksander Riabchenko, with Ukrainian American communities in nia, up until last month, became relatively tor, the only one to have operated in the last chairman of the Verkhovna Rada’s Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, New York, stable. This is a momentous gain. At the several years, was shut off in June for main- Privatization Committee, said on October Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and same time, economic contraction contin- tenance, during which the cracks were dis- 21 that revenues from privatization are far Washington. I even had the honor of join- ues. Officially measured GDP declined covered. Chornobyl managers denied Kyiv short of projections and will certainly fail ing a commencement ceremony in by over 7 percent in the first half of 1997 press reports that workers at the plant have to reach the “planned level of 500 million Warren, Mich., for a Ukrainian church’s in comparison with the first half of last been subject to excessive levels of radiation hryvni” ($267 million) by the end of the Saturday school. The young graduates I year. The pace of privatization slowed to as a result of the cracks. Ukraine has year, Ukrainian media reported. (RFE/RL saw were inspired by the language, histo- about half of what it was in 1996, when pledged to close the plant by the year 2000, Newsline) ry and customs of Ukraine. Few of them the government was privatizing about 400 if foreign governments provide sufficient Swiss to help in energy privatization dreamed Ukraine would be free so soon. mostly small-scale enterprises per month; funds to build an alternative power facility. But this did not slacken their thirst to fortunately, we are now seeing an upturn. (RFE/RL Newsline) KYIV — After meeting in Kyiv with the learn more about their ancestors’ home- Wage and pension arrears have increased economy minister of Switzerland, Jean- land and language, its wonderful culture to over $2 billion. Only a fraction of eco- Chornobyl drivers stage protest in Kyiv Pascal Delamure, Ukraine’s Prime and people. nomic reform legislation has been adopt- KYIV — Some 50 truck drivers who Minister Valerii Pustovoitenko said the The inspiration of those young people ed. most promising areas for cooperation is with all of us today. We know in our work in the “dead zone” around the trou- More reform momentum is vital to bled Chornobyl nuclear power plant staged between the two countries are in the pro- hearts that Ukraine will become a great address these challenges. Prospects for duction of medical equipment and pharma- nation of Europe, and that it will attain a protest in Kyiv on October 20 to demand this seemed strong in late 1996, when payment of wage arrears, Ukrainian media ceuticals, and introduction of up-to-date this goal by developing as a democracy Ukraine announced it would pursue a reported. The Ukrainian Energy Ministry technology in manufacturing, transport and and a market economy based on private bold program to stem the economic said it would like to pay the drivers but has communications. Inter-governmental agree- property. Today, I would like to discuss decline and lay the foundations for eco- no money to do so. (RFE/RL Newsline) ments were signed dealing with financial with you what the American government nomic growth. U.S. and IMF and technical cooperation, and on financial is doing to help Ukraine realize this (International Monetary Fund) experts Protest threatens Khmelnytskyi plant aid to Ukraine for reducing infant mortality future, and why reform is the only path to had helped Ukraine prepare the program. rates. Mr. Delamure told Economy Minister get there. But Ukraine did not implement most of KHMELNYTSKYI — Workers have Viktor Suslov that Switzerland is ready to Ukraine is enjoying its largest measure the program, causing it to forego much staged a series of rallies to demand pay- help Ukraine upgrade its power-generation of stability since becoming independent international financial support. In July, ment of back wages at the Khmelnytskyi and that Swiss companies are keen to par- in 1991. Ukraine’s leadership has largely for example, Ukraine reneged on fresh nuclear power plant near Lviv, ITAR- ticipate in the privatization of energy enter- defused the ethnic and regional tensions promises to the World Bank on energy TASS reported on October 21. The 600 prises. The Swiss also want to import employees of the plant have not been paid that earlier plagued the country. Progress, reform, leading the bank to suspend over Ukrainian electricity, the funds from which since February. Their action threatens the albeit uneven, has been made in imple- $100 million in financing. could be used to modernize the industry. continued operation of the plant, even menting democratic and economic Despite these problems, we worked (Eastern Economist) though under Ukrainian law workers at reforms. Nonetheless, political and eco- hard with Ukraine and the IMF to clear the such facilities do not have the right to Pynzenyk is elected chairman of party nomic obstacles have slowed and could path for a $540 million agreement signed strike. (RFE/RL Newsline) stall the reform program. With parliamen- in late August. It provided the financial KYIV — Former Vice Prime Minister tary elections coming in March 1998 and seal of approval that helped Ukraine sell Half of population trusts Kuchma and co-founder of the Reform and Order presidential elections in October 1999, $450 million in Eurobonds. But with the Party Victor Pynzenyk was elected its chair- some political forces advocate going slow ink barely dry, the IMF program now KYIV — According to sociological on tough reforms. But going slow on stands a chance of unraveling unless research undertaken by Socis-Gallup in (Continued on page 14) reform in the past has intensified and pro- Ukraine sharply changes course. We can- longed the pain ordinary Ukrainians feel. not overemphasize how precarious it Let me walk through several specific would be for Ukraine to fall off of its FOUNDED 1933 areas where accelerated reform makes reform program. Ukraine could lose $1.2 sense. billion from the IMF and World Bank over THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY • Democratic change: Democracy has nine months. It could lose another $300 An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., made great strides in Ukraine. Generally million in Eurobond sales. Interest rates on a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. Yearly subscription rate: $60; for UNA members — $40. free and fair elections helped consolidate treasury bill sales are already shooting public support for Ukraine’s indepen- upwards. And last month, Ukraine spent Second-class postage paid at Jersey City, NJ 07302. dence and sovereignty. 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But they will also The Ukrainian Weekly Staff editors: Roman Woronowycz (Kyiv) emerged that it is difficult to do business work with their Ukrainian counterparts to in Ukraine without some form of “special 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280 and Andrij Kudla Wynnyckyj (Toronto) look beyond the immediate crisis and Parsippany, NJ 07054 arrangement.” Ukraine has seen some for- help them develop a strategy to build eign investment, but it is a trickle com- investor confidence and stimulate private The Ukrainian Weekly, October 26, 1997, No. 43, Vol. LXV pared to the potential. Onerous regula- Copyright © 1997 The Ukrainian Weekly tions and taxes force small entrepreneurs (Continued on page 19) No. 43 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1997 3

Four Ukrainians vie for city council seats in Toronto “Megacity” race by Andrij Kudla Wynnyckyj Ukrainian Ministry of Education providing (since 1991), the planning and development Toronto Press Bureau for material assistance in the form of texts committee (since 1994), the economic and computers. He has been a regular con- development committee (in 1990-1992), TORONTO — Last year Ontario tributor to the Our Toronto Free Press and and its capital budget committee (1995- Provincial Premier Mike Harris decided to the Bloor West Villager community news- 1997). In 1989 she was a founding member change the political landscape of Canada’s papers on educational matters. of the Multicultural and Race Relations largest urban center by amalgamating six The former trustee is also vice-president Committee, on which she has served since. municipalities into one so-called of both the Ukrainian Canadian Congress’s Ms. Luby was Etobicoke’s representa- “Megacity.” After a citizen’s referendum Ontario Provincial Council and the Toronto tive at the GTA Mayors’ Meetings (in and a court challenge failed to stop him, Branch of Ukrainian Canadian Social 1991-1994), served on the board of direc- municipal elections are being contested on Services (UCSS). tors of the Association of Municipalities November 10 for the positions of mayor Mr. Chumak is a member of Ukrainian (1995-present), chaired this year’s Ontario and 56 city councillors. National Association Branch 440. Task Force on the new Municipal Act Four candidates of Ukrainian back- Reached at his campaign office, Mr. (expected to be passed this fall). ground are running for the positions of city Chumak said he decided to run because Professionally, Ms. Luby served as pres- councillor: Alex Chumak in Ward 19 (High local democracy has been eroded due to the ident of The Planning Forum (an interna- Park in Toronto), Gloria Luby in Ward 3 Harris government’s amalgamation plan. tional association of corporate and strategic (Kingsway-Humber in Etobicoke) and Len He added that he intends to ensure that planners, in 1987-1988), was a senior con- Wasylyk in Ward 1 (Lakeview in local community voices are heard by gov- sulting associate of the Coopers and Mississauga). Adam Slobodian was a last- ernment. Lybrand accounting firm (1991-1995), the minute entry into the Ward 3 race, but no Because of the federal and provincial strategic planning director for the Toronto- information about him was available at austerity programs, Ukrainians need to real- based Canadian Institute of Chartered press time. ize they have to “fight to regain what they Accountants (1981-1986), and lectures on Because of the institutional chaos sown had once achieved all over again.” municipal government right across Ontario Alex Chumak by the Harris government’s Megacity plan, Mr. Chumak said that funding had to be for municipality officials and staff from technically none of the candidates are up maintained for Ukrainian immigrant ser- Kenora to Ottawa. for re-election, but in a sense Mr. Wasylyk vices, for Ukrainian community social ser- In the world of business, she was a direc- is an office-seeker, while Mr. Chumak and vices, for ESL classes designed to assist tor of Corporate Foods Ltd. in 1989-1995. Ms. Luby can be considered incumbents. immigrants in integrating with the commu- Ms. Luby’s volunteer work is no less Alex Chumak nity, and for Ukrainian language and her- high-powered. She was a director of the itage classes. Metropolitan Toronto Library Board (1977- Of the three, Mr. Chumak is the best “It’s often not a question of new funding 1978); in the late 1970s-mid 1980s she sat known quantity among Ukrainians, having but efficient spending,” Mr. Chumak said. on the board of governors of Northwestern served as a Toronto Board of Education “If you calculate the hours worked by the General and Humber Memorial hospitals trustee (among the elected positions Mr. volunteer and paid staff at the UCSS, for (recently collapsed into a single entity, the Harris’s amalgamation has truncated or example, it works out to 10 cents an hour Humber Regional Hospital, by the Harris abolished) for 20 years. — if the government took [their operations] government); she was a member of the Along with former alderman William over, they would spend five to 10 times as board of directors for Arts Etobicoke for Boychuk, Mr. Chumak has been one of the much.” several terms in the 1980s and 1990s; and longest serving representatives of the city’s Mr. Chumak said government support served as a director for the George Hull West End. Mr. Chumak was instrumental for celebrations such as the marking of Center for Children and Families (1987- in having Ukrainian language instruction Ukrainian Independence Day (August 24) 1992) and the Metropolitan Toronto included in the curriculum (for credit) of also is important, because “people take Advisory Board of the Salvation Army Toronto’s post-secondary schools and pre- tremendous pride in their roots, and when (1993-1996). pared a teaching unit on the Ukrainian they are able to express their pride it makes Ms. Luby told The Weekly in a recent Famine of 1932-1933, which has been them good members of a community who interview that her credo is “be accessible offered since 1987. feel they have a stake in making it strong.” and responsive to your constituents.” In Mr. Chumak also established a liaison Gloria Luby terms of local democracy, she believes in committee at the Toronto Board which forming consultative committees on issues made recommendations on issues pertain- Both within Etobicoke City Hall and in of importance and expressed concern that ing to Ukrainian culture and history. In the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Ms. Luby amalgamation, with attendant increases in March 1994 he led a delegation to Kyiv has been a major power broker, chairing the sizes of wards, would dilute local Gloria Luby that signed an agreement with the Etobicoke City Council’s audit committee democracy and make it prohibitively expensive to run campaigns. Ms. Luby contends that “amalgamation UABA to celebrate 20th anniversary had to happen eventually ... but it happened faster than many of us expected.” She WASHINGTON – The Ukrainian Over the years, the UABA responded to added that voters should “re-elect those American Bar Association will com- these and other causes and was intimate- who are a known quantity because the new memorate its 20th anniversary in ly involved in representing the interests city is going to be very complex, and Washington on November 14-16 at the of such individuals as Lev Lukianenko, there’s little time for a learning curve.” Keybridge Marriott Hotel. The commem- Ivan Demjanjuk and Myroslaw Medvid. However, she disagreed with the posi- oration will be initiated with an evening As the social and political climate tion recently taken by Toronto-based reception at the Embassy of Ukraine, drastically changed since Ukraine’s inde- activist Jane Jacobs, author of “Life and located in historic Georgetown. pendence, so to has the focus of the Death of American Cities,” whose works The Ukrainian American Bar UABA’s activities. The UABA and its and causes were the subject of an interna- Association (UABA) consists of membership have developed significant tional conference held in Toronto in mid- Ukrainian American lawyers who share a contacts in Ukraine, both in private as October. Ms. Jacobs contended that common Ukrainian heritage and ances- well as the public sectors. At present, Toronto might be forced to secede legally tral traditions. Since its creation in 1977, there are UABA members in Ukraine from the province in order to preserve the association has been deeply commit- associated with American law firms rep- local democracy. “I didn’t agree with resenting both U.S. and Ukrainian inter- ted to the establishment of the rule of law everything she had to say,” Ms. Luby ests in various commercial endeavors. averred. “The new Toronto will not suffer throughout the world, and more specifi- There are also UABA members who are the same fate of New York’s or L.A.’s cally in Ukraine. At the time of the assisting the Ukrainian government in inner cities, because this is Canada, I have UABA’s inception, Helsinki monitors in implementing the new Constitution, as faith,” she said. Ukraine were being persecuted by the central government of the Soviet Union. (Continued on page 12) (Continued on page 10) Len Wasylyk

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The Ukrainian Museum to bless cornerstone for new building by Marta Baczynsky Raising the funds for the new museum building, the construction of which will cost $4.5 million to $5 NEW YORK – The Ukrainian Museum in New million, is the job of the building fund-raising com- York City will celebrate the blessing of the corner- mittee, chaired by Alma Alyskewycz. She said that stone for its new building, to be held on Sunday, although the Ukrainian community has been very gen- November 2, at 1:30 p.m. The event will herald the erous and supportive of the project by already con- start of construction of the projected modern, state-of- tributing more than $2.5 million in donations and the-art museum facility. pledges, the remaining money still needs to be raised. The blessing ceremony, according to Tania She explained that the museum’s board of trustees Tershakovec, chair of the museum’s special events hopes to fund the building costs with cash rather than committee and coordinator of the event, will consist of incur bank financing and loans, thereby placing the two parts: the solemn religious blessing ceremony on unnecessary burden of interest on the museum and its the site – 222-224 East 6th St. – and a festive lun- supporters. cheon/fundraiser, scheduled for 2:30 p.m., to be held “Where are our Ted Turners?” asked Mrs. at the Ukrainian National Home, 140 Second Ave. Alyskewycz, who will be accelerating and intensifying Tickets for the luncheon/fund raiser are $100 per per- the fund-raising campaign as the building project son, with proceeds to benefit the building fund. enters the construction phase. She said she was very “It is a milestone event for our museum and for our moved by the TV mogul’s expression of generosity community” said Mrs. Tershakovec, “and to help us with his recent donation to the United Nations. She celebrate it we have invited Ukraine’s former minister went on to say that the building fund-raising commit- of culture, Ivan Dziuba, to be our guest speaker at the tee will also be targeting big donors in the Ukrainian luncheon.” community, as well as those unable to give large sums, Dr. Michael Yarymovych, a prominent member of to help raise the necessary funds for the new museum the Ukrainian community in California, has accepted facility. Mrs. Alyskewycz said she is asking all the museum’s invitation to serve as master of ceremo- Ukrainians, in all economic strata, all who care about ny. According to Mrs. Tershakovec, that the participa- our heritage, to be as generous as possible and help the tion of both Minister Dziuba and Dr. Yarymovych fund-raising effort achieve its goal. indicates that the museum and its future is not just a The Ukrainian Museum is in the 21st year of its subject of local concern, but is of interest and impor- existence. In that time the institution, located on two Representatives of The Ukrainian Museum: (stand- tance to the greater Ukrainian community, as well as floors of a brownstone building on Second Avenue in ing, from left) John Luchechko, Roman Hawrylak, to Ukraine. New York City, has conducted its activities in quarters (seated) Alma Alyskewycz and Tania Tershakovec. According to Roman Hawrylak, the chair of the that seem to have progressively diminished in size in new, representative and modern Ukrainian museum museum’s building committee, the architectural comparison to the remarkable growth of its collections facility needs to be built to house, preserve and protect plans for the new building are currently in the and expansion of its agenda. A new, modern museum the tangible aspects of our cultural legacy and intro- offices of the New York City Building Department building has become an absolute necessity to uphold duce their unique attributes to broad audiences. for approval. During October the building committee the momentum of its development by insuring the well Equally important – it must be our investment in the will review the bids submitted by contractors and being of its collections, and the realization of its goals future of our children, so that they, too, will know sign the building contract. The new building will and aims. their roots. have 25,000 square feet of space for spacious exhibi- The cultural history of the Ukrainian people has For more information about the blessing ceremony tion galleries, a library, classrooms for workshops, always been a significant factor in their journey and the luncheon/fund raiser, write to: The Ukrainian an auditorium, a collection’s storage facility, a gift through history. Therefore, at this period of time and Museum, 203 Second Ave., New York, NY 10003; or shop and offices. in New York City, the cultural capital of the world, a telephone (212) 228-0110. Rejuvenated board of directors seeks new attractions for Dauphin festival

by Nestor Gula ed board, with the president being 32- He maintains that the festival, which that will still be the main attraction. We year-old Dr. Mark Symchych, wants to was started in 1966, has a lot going for are looking at any and all changes that DAUPHIN, Manitoba — After 32 keep the old traditions alive but bring it. “Just being around for 32 years is a would benefit the festival.” years Canada’s National Ukrainian new elements to the festival.” great accomplishment,” Mr. Romaniuk One change that is happening is that Festival has some new blood on its said. The location of Selo Ukraina, nes- board of directors and is set to rejuve- Ms. Jensen notes that one of the big the festival is being promoted year-round successes of this year’s festival was the tled against Riding Mountain National through the sponsorship of events. Both nate itself. Park with a commanding view of the Held at the Selo Ukraina grounds addition of a children’s entertainment Ms. Jensen and Mr. Romaniuk say that segment called the Hill Top Festival. “A prairie, is another. He added that the fes- their media partner, Kontakt Television, about seven miles south of Dauphin, tival is completely run by volunteers. which itself is about 350 kilometers family can come with children, and the has been a great help to them. northwest of Winnipeg, the festival is children are entertained there with vari- Ms. Jensen said the CNUF wants to Prices are expected to remain stable. traditionally held during the first week- ous activities for the whole day. The bring in more displays and cultural This year, an adult weekend pass cost end of August. The 1997 version was parents then can enjoy the other aspects exhibits. “We want there to be events to $35 (Canadian) while children between held on August 1-3. About 8,000 people of the festival.” fill the whole day, as opposed to just the ages of 6 and 12 were charged $15. enjoyed this year’s festival, with over The festival faces several hurdles having people wait for the shows to Single-day entrance fees for adults were 6,000 in attendance for the main before it can ensure its future success. start. For the first time the festival pre- between $10 and $20, depending on the Saturday night show. While the figures Ken Romaniuk, also 32, vice-president sented a play, [Ted Galay’s] ‘After day. Group discounts are also available. were down somewhat from the record of the CNUF and a principal at nearby Baba’s Funeral,’ which enjoyed three There are hotels in Dauphin, less than highs of approximately 20,000 the festi- Ochre River School, said “not only are packed shows.” 10 miles away, and camping with show- val enjoyed in the 1970s and early we carrying a deficit from previous The festival also featured a display of ers is available at Selo Ukraina for $10 1980s, they are up slightly from the pre- years, we have had our funding slashed photos from Chornobyl taken by David per site. There is a choice of a festive vious year’s numbers. This gave the by the various government agencies we McMillan. The photographs were previ- campground for the young ones and a young board encouragement. relied on in previous years.” ously displayed at the Winnipeg Art quiet campground for those wishing a Lesia Jensen, 32, Ukrainian teacher at “The funding shortfall has happened Gallery. good night’s rest. McKenzie Bilingual Middle School and to most cultural groups in the past few Mr. Romaniuk said the board would For more information contact: the Dauphin Regional Comprehensive years,” Mr. Romaniuk added. “Our like to see the festival become more of a Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival Secondary School, is a volunteer coordi- major problem is to make the festival hands-on experience. “I’d like visitors to Inc., 119 Main St. S., Dauphin, Manitoba nator for Canada’s National Ukrainian better with less money and have it still be able to interact more and not just R7N 1K4, Canada; telephone, (204) 638- Festival (CNUF). “The newly rejuvenat- be affordable for all.” come here to see the show — although 5645; fax, (204) 638-5851. No. 43 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1997 5 Connecticut church hosts 5K race to benefit Chornobyl relief

DANBURY, Conn. — The Holy Trinity Orthodox Church here hosted its first annual 5-kilometer road race to benefit the Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund (CCRF) on September 20. The race, which started and finished at the campus of Western Connecticut State University, drew run- ners as young as 12 and as old as 72 from across southern and western Connecticut. A total of 115 runners finished the course, with first prizes awarded in several age categories for men and women. The overall winner was Decio Tenreiro, who cov- ered the 3.1 mile distance in 15 minutes, 54 seconds. The race organizers included Holy Trinity’s pastor, the Rev. Luke Mihaly, a track coach at Immaculate High School, and his wife, Bethany, who coaches gymnastics at New Milford High School. “The church was looking for a charity to adopt, and we felt this would be a good one,” said Mrs. Mihaly. “Although Chornobyl happened quite a while ago, the effects are still being felt.” CCRF staffers Inya Bonacorsa and Alex Kuzma also competed in the race and expressed their appreciation for the many runners and organizers who participated. Prior to the awards ceremony, Mr. Kuzma thanked parishioners Bob Hubiak, Peter Grimm and Jim Zeleniak, who con- ceived the idea of the race, and the many other parishioners who contributed to its success. Proceeds from the event will be going towards CCRF’s new campaign to modernize neonatal intensive care units in the cities of Lutsk and Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine. Recent reports from the Ukrainian Ministry of Health Youngsters stand poised at the starting line for the “Kids’ Fun Run.” indicate that the infant mortality rate and birth complica- tions have risen sharply in the affected region. Thyroid can- cer among children living in areas contaminated by radioac- tive fallout has risen 80-fold since the 1996 disaster. The Holy Trinity Orthodox Church is planning more fund-raisers as part of its campaign to raise public aware- ness about the ongoing effects of Chornobyl and to bring direct relief to the victims. An art auction was scheduled in nearby Ridgefield, Conn., for September 24, and a benefit concert is planned for the early part of 1998. The race was designed as an outing for the entire family. Prior to the adult competition, a group of youngsters ran in a 1-kilometer “Kids’ Fun Run” to show their solidarity with the children of Ukraine. Following the race, participants were treated to free soft drinks and spring water donated by Crystal Rock and a local Pepsi-Cola distributor. Parishioners also provided an assortment of ethnic foods to help the contestants replenish their energy. The Holy Trinity parish consists of only 55 members, according to the Rev. Mihaly, but its energy and enthusiasm compensate for its small numbers, and it has shown that it can outmatch the productivity of larger congregations. The race received extensive coverage in the Danbury News-Times and other newspapers in western Connecticut. Co-sponsors included Wheat-First Securities of Greenwich, Conn., Guardian Alarm Systems, Danbury Holiday Inn and the Village Inn in Lennox, Mass., among others. For more information on the road race or to learn how to organize similar fund-raisers in your community, contact the Rev. Mihaly, (203) 748-0671, or the Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund, (201) 376-5140. Danbury runner Drew Murphy reminds spectators of the inspiration for the 5K race.

St. Andrew’s College celebrates 40th convocation WINNIPEG – St. Andrew’s College in Winnipeg by the president of the University of Manitoba, Dr. celebrated its 40th convocation on September 21, Emöke Szathmáry. awarding eight theological degrees: one master of The convocation also included the presentation of divinity, six bachelors of theology and one certificate scholarships and bursaries to students; approximately in theology. $50,000 was awarded to 18 students in the faculty of The recipients were students who had recently com- theology and 20 students in the Center for Ukrainian pleted their studies and included two already ordained Canadian Studies. Donors and family members pre- priests, the Rev. Brent Kuzyk (Swan River, Manitoba) sented the awards to the successful candidates. and the Rev. Richard Ehrmantraut (Roblin, Manitoba), St. Andrew’s College is the only Ukrainian and four deacons, Hierodeacon Job Getcha (Montreal) Canadian academic institution sponsored by the and Deacons Alexandr Harkavyi, Roman Tsaplan and Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada. It is affiliated Nazar Polataiko (all of Winnipeg). with, and located on the campus of, the University of Among the graduates were two laypersons who are Manitoba. The college offers degree and certificate working as active volunteers in the Ukrainian programs in theology for members of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada, Dr. Alexander Melnyk Orthodox Church of Canada and other Orthodox (Montreal) and Lilia Sorokowski (Winnipeg). Churches. At the convocation, the Distinguished Service The college also houses the center for Ukrainian Award was bestowed upon two longtime members of Canadian Studies at the University of Manitoba, which the college and the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of offers 19 courses in seven disciplines in Ukrainian Canada, Nellie Pawlik and Maria Zajcew (both of Heritage Studies, as well as offering majors and minors. Winnipeg). The college operates a residence for 40 students and The convocation address was delivered by Dr. organizes a variety of Ukrainian cultural and Orthodox Natalia Aponiuk, director of the Center for Ukrainian religious activities for both students and the general Canadian Studies, on the topic “The University of community. Manitoba, St. Andrew’s College in Winnipeg and the For further information, contact Dr. Roman Center for Ukrainian Canadian Studies.” Yereniuk: telephone, (204) 474-8895; or fax, (204) Race organizers Jim Zeleniak and the Rev. Luke Special warm greetings were extended to the college 474-7624. Mihaly finalize preparations for the 5K road race to benefit the Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1997 No. 43

NEWS AND VIEWS THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Russia’s favored religions Volunteers train Ukrainian professionals On September 19 the State Duma of Russia overwhelmingly passed (by a vote of 358-6, with four abstentions) a “revised” law on freedom of conscience and religious to address country’s alcoholism problem organizations; five days later the Federation Council unanimously approved the mea- by Ted Hicks When I was in Kyiv this past March sure. We’ve put the word “revised” in quotes because the new version of the law dif- and April, I selected several teams of pro- fers little from the one originally vetoed by President Boris Yeltsin in July because it Something incredible happened in fessionals from different cities and treat- violated Russia’s Constitution and international commitments. Ukraine between June and September of ment facilities to be candidates for train- Among the voices of protest heard around the world was that of the U.S. While in this year, and I was fortunate to be a part ing – three each from Kyiv, Poltava and Moscow for talks with Prime Minister Viktor Chernomyrdin on September 22, Vice- of it. I wish that I had words to describe Chernihiv. Then this summer we began President Al Gore expressed hope the Kremlin would seek further changes in the dis- the experiences that two volunteer train- training which lasted three months. criminatory law. Nonetheless, Mr. Yeltsin signed the bill into law on September 26. ers and I had as we trained 24 dedicated Training each day was divided two parts. Under the law’s provisions, religious organizations that are certified by the govern- men and women of Ukraine – profession- In the morning, two of the candidate- ment of Russia as having been active in that country for at least 15 years qualify for als, who struggle day-in and day-out to trainees conducted a group counseling certain rights and privileges. These older organizations include the Russian Orthodox address the disease of alcoholism in the session, based on the widely accepted Church, as well as some Jewish and Islamic groups. They have the right to own prop- country they love – but finding such and successful “12 step program” of erty, and radio and TV stations, and to distribute religious literature. They also are enti- words seems impossible. alcoholism recovery, with 14 patients, tled to tax exemptions and are allowed to conduct religious services in hospitals and at So let me begin with the words of oth- while the other candidate-trainees cemeteries. Other religious groups, quite simply, do not have such rights. And, they ers. “The new miracle of Ukraine” ... observed. Each morning session had an must register every year until they reach the 15-year requirement. “history-making” ... “a catharsis,” ... assigned topic and goal. Although the Russian Constitution’s Article 14 guarantees that all religious associa- “you taught us to love our patients” and In the afternoon, the candidates- tions are equal under the law, this new law in fact creates favored religions, most “like an American movie, it will have a trainees repeated the group process, plac- notably the Russian Orthodox Church. Thus, as expected, the Russian Orthodox happy ending” are all thoughts expressed ing themselves into the role of patients, Church hailed the new law. Patriarch Aleksei of Moscow and All Russia said the law by some of the candidate-trainees who however. The group then critiqued and targets “destructive totalitarian sects” and would “streamline the activities of foreign were recently instructed by First Light reviewed the work that the assigned can- sects and quasi-missionaries.” As The New York Times recently pointed out, the law Parnters at the primary Narcological didates did that morning. This was fol- is meant not only to protect the Russian Orthodox Church against “competition from Dispensary for the Kyiv Region, located lowed by the introduction of new materi- Roman Catholics, Protestants and other rival faiths from the West,” but also to secure in Hlevakha, 30 minutes south of Kyiv. al, and lectures and discussions conduct- that Church’s control over churches, cathedrals, seminaries and religious schools. The World Health Organization has ed by the trainers. The Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Kyiv Patriarchate is among those adversely called alcoholism “the greatest public And the results were phenomenal. The effected by the new legislation. Buildings of that Church’s complex in Noginsk, just health crisis in modern Ukrainian histo- candidate group bonded and grew closer outside Moscow — including the Epiphany Cathedral, a seminary, a convent and a ry,” and professionals and the country than imaginable. In fact, tears of joy and monastery — were seized by Russian militia after the Moscow regional arbitration itself today stand at a turning point. The words of praise for our trainers and each court ruled they should belong to the Russian Orthodox Church. Speaking from Kyiv, motivation to treat alcoholism is there other became the norm. And we, the the Rev. Dymytryi, secretary to Patriarch Filaret of the UOC-KP, said the ROC is and the basic infrastructure is in place, trainers (this writer, Ms. Makarushka and using the new law to settle scores with the Kyiv Patriarchate, which broke with yet Ukraine lacks the resources and Ms. Harasik), coalesced into a great team Moscow in 1992. “That law allows them to act this way because under the law nobody information that could change the situa- and formed friendships that will last for but the Moscow Patriarchate has a place in Russia,” he added. tion forever. Sadly, the lack of effective the rest of our lives. Another critic, prominent religious rights activist and former Soviet political prison- treatment means that today to be an alco- How did this happen? By creating a er Gleb Yakunin, concurred, saying the aim of the law is “to pressure the religious holic in Ukraine is to die. program that put each and every candi- competitors of the Moscow Patriarchate.” First Light Partners has been given the date trainee through the exact same sen- Keston News Service’s Moscow correspondent Larry Uzzell has since reported on opportunity to bring some small degree of sory experiences as the patients they crackdowns on groups such as a Pentecostal congregation outside of Moscow and the relief and hope to this tragic situation. treat, and by trusting our candidate- Salvation Army in St. Petersburg. Both groups are losing the facilities where they had Permanent systemic change is the only trainees to do the best that they can each conducted their religious activities. Mr. Uzzell also reported that the new federal law viable solution, however, change cannot and every day during the practical treat- gives a green light to local authorities, some of whom had earlier passed restrictive be accomplished with short informational ment components, they learned to see measures targeting religious groups, such as laws passed in Arkhangelsk Oblast in seminars, with academic programs, or by and feel a closeness and identification January or the regulations issued by Moscow Mayor Yuri Luzhkov in August. These simply treating the ill. In Ukraine, change with the patients, the men and women to developments, he wrote, “seem to be part of the long-term sway away from religious can only be accomplished by bringing whom they have dedicated their lives. freedom that has been under way for at least the last three years.” about a profoundly different view of the The training transcended the word “edu- A venerable monitor of religious rights worldwide, the news service’s parent body, disease of alcoholism. The solution – a cational” and became, in the words of the Keston Institute, observed that there is a general consensus in Russia that “serious simple solution to bring about this pro- our candidates, “cathartic.” repression would not begin until the issue had faded from the forefront of Western found change – lies in re-training the pro- And the patients ... well, the patients diplomatic and media attention.” So, the only way to counter the impending increased fessional men and women whose lives are have the fire and light of a new life in repression is to keep the issue alive, and to keep pressuring Russia to live up to interna- dedicated to treating this disease. And this their eyes. Never in the years I have been tional standards of human rights and abide by its own Constitution. past summer, the volunteers of First Light traveling to and from Ukraine have I seen Partners saw, and helped bring about, a hope and smiles on the faces of men and dramatic change, a catharsis, within the women who suffer from alcoholism. context of a training program. Never until now. Oct. First Light trainers Marta Makaruskha, When we finished the training in early TurningTurning the pagespages back... back... a dynamic, vital and hugely devoted pro- September, the candidate-trainees pooled fessional, Anne Harasik, a tireless their experiences and wrote a letter of 31 woman with years of personal experience thanks and praise to the minister of to share, and I ran the first full-time, health. It was a remarkable letter, and 1853 hands-on training program designed to On October 31, 144 years ago, Mykola Kybalchych was born in Anatolii Chuprikov, the chief psychiatrist introduce the many aspects of the disease of Ukraine, a longtime friend of mine Korop, a town about 65 kilometers east of Chernihiv. He traveled of alcoholism and alcoholism recovery to to St. Petersburg to study at the Institute of Railroad Engineers and and of First Light Partners said, “The a group of Ukrainian professionals. They minister will be amazed – he so rarely then at the Medical-Surgical Academy. While a student, he became involved in the anti- really are courageous pioneers who will receives a letter that is positive and tsarist revolutionary underground. lead their country’s treatment community thankful.” And First Light has complete In 1875, he was arrested, sent back to Ukraine and imprisoned in Kyiv’s Lukianivka from the darkness into the light. support from Minister of Health Andrii Prison for three years. Radicalized even further by his experience, a year after his release he Since the disease of alcoholism is Serdiuk, and Head Narcologist of the joined the conspiratorial Narodnaia Volia and organized an explosives laboratory. This many-faceted – it encompasses the men- Kyiv Region Gennady Zilberblatt, group’s goal was to destroy the autocracy by assassinating leading government figures. tal, emotional, physical and spiritual – among others. As the regime’s repressive measures escalated, the organization’s members became fix- treatment must address all of these areas. But this is just a beginning. Ms. ated on assassinating Tsar Alexander II. After a number of attempts, they succeeded, when In Ukraine, multifaceted treatment has Makarushka remains in Ukraine for anoth- a bomb built by Kybalchych killed the monarch in St. Petersburg on March 1, 1881. not been practiced. er three months to continue our program. Kybalchych was arrested, sentenced to death, and taken to the Peter and Paul Fortress in With the help of Len Baltzer of There is a difference between training a the imperial capital. While awaiting his execution, he wrote a letter to the Academy of Yakima, Wash., an expert on the treat- group of professionals and then fully Sciences outlining his design of a rocket-propelled aircraft capable of rising beyond the ment of alcoholism, First Light Partners implementing what to Ukraine is a new earth’s atmosphere. It is the first recorded proposal of its kind. created a comprehensive, specialized, treatment approach. Ms. Makarushka Prior to his final imprisonment, Kybalchych also developed the idea of jet propulsion, manual-based training program and treat- remains to assist as the largest treatment theoretically and experimentally, but hadn’t time to work out the details. Although rudi- ment model designed to meet the social, facility in the country goes about changing mentary, his ideas are basic to space travel. cultural and medical needs of Ukraine. Kybalchych was executed on April 15, 1881, at the Peter and Paul Fortress. In 1970, a its treatment program for the thousands of We have dozens of supplements also alcoholics who show up at its doors each 92-meter crater at 3.0 N latitude and 146.5 W longitude in the moon’s fifth quadrant was designed to accomplish our goal. And named after him. year, desperate for help. moreover, as training progressed, we cre- And First Light Partners will do this Sources: “Kybalchych, Mykola,” Encyclopedia of Ukraine, Vol. 2 (Toronto: University of ated and provided many new supple- again next year. Already additional candi- Toronto Press, 1988); U.S. Geological Survey website, (wwwflag.wr.usgs.gov/USGSFlag/ ments and aids that will make the jobs of space/nomen/moon/moonTOC.html) our candidate-trainees a little bit easier. (Continued on page 13) No. 43 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1997 7 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Faces and Places In addition to the Ukrainian Orthodox Ukrainian Festival Church of the U.S.A. which is subject to by Myron B. Kuropas the jurisdiction of the Ecumenical a disappointment Patriarchate, many Ukrainian Orthodox Dear Editor: are in the care of the Orthodox Church in America and the Patriarchate of Antioch. On September 20, as we had done for This fact coupled with Metropolitan the past 20 years, we again attended the Theodesius’ well-received pastoral visit to UkrainianDoes one have to be Catholica Ukrainian to be a Church:this time?” asked open the Rev. Hayda. to “Howall Ukrainian Festival at the PNC Bank Arts Ukraine shows that Ukrainian Orthodoxy Ukrainian Catholic? That question, asked has our Church adapted to reflect these Center in Holmdel, N.J. Almost immedi- is a way life of life that transcends ethnic often in this column, has apparently been changes? ... Each of these changes I listed ately we felt that something was amiss. and national lines. answered. The Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy has had a profound effect on our people and Upon receiving the program booklet we It is my hope that The Ukrainian of Chicago held its third eparchial confer- when we do not grow with them, they will noticed that it was very sparse – no pic- Weekly will begin to report on Ukrainian ence in Minneapolis the last weekend in surely leave us behind. I’m not proposing tures or information about the performers – Orthodoxy’s many faces in America and September and the answer to the question change for change’s sake and or that we and the main program was to be held on Ukraine. In this way Ukrainian Orthodoxy appears to be a resounding no. chase every trend in society. Instead, I pro- the mall instead of in the main theater area. may better understand and develop a com- You ask: How can that be? Isn’t the pose a well thought-out process, guided by Then we noticed there was only one mon vision with Orthodox leaders such as Ukrainian Catholic Church exclusively prayer, which allows us to be faithful to our ethnic food vendor and another vendor Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, for Ukrainian-speaking patriots? How tradition, but capable to respond to today’s selling baked goods. There were very Patriarch Ignatius IV, Metropolitan can non-Ukrainians understand our litur- world.” few tables and chairs for the people to Theodosius and Metropolitan Volodymyr gy, appreciate our centuries-long tradi- “Having respect for tradition means eat the food they bought. Most patrons of Kyiv, all of whom care for Ukrainian tion, and adopt our liturgical customs respecting the fact that for thousands of sat on the ground and curbs. The gift Orthodox Christians and contribute to when they don’t speak Ukrainian? What years the Holy Spirit has been leading vendors had turned out in full force, but Ukrainian Orthodox life. Such a shared will happen to our Church if we give in humanity and the Church,” continued the were being harassed by New Jersey tax vision is the healthiest expression of to the “Americanizers”? Rev. Hayda. “To deny and discount the past collectors – another first. authentic Ukrainian Orthodoxy and the The answers to those questions are sim- not only leads us to reinventing the wheel When the time came for the main pro- best way to work towards the reality of a ple. Non-Ukrainians can and have appreci- but more importantly denies the existence gram, we had to sit on the concrete steps to Church where Christian identity is more ated, revered and adopted our liturgy, tradi- of Salvation History ... Being traditional watch the program that was performed important than the politics of nationalism. tion and customs from the day the first does not preclude change. What it does below on the mall. We were glad it was a Ukrainian married a non-Ukrainian in means is that we look at why things were cloudy day, otherwise we would have Andrew F. Estocin America. Last summer Lesia and I visited done in a certain way in the past so that we found the heat unbearable. We felt sorry for Brookline, Mass. the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Mt. can find a better way to do it in the future ... the performers. The acoustics were terrible, The author is a former scholarship Carmel, Pa. First established in 1891, Ss. Before we make changes, it is our obliga- Peter and Paul is one of the oldest tion to examine why these things were done and the recorded music was a disaster. recipient of the Ukrainian National Ukrainian parishes in the United States. A that why in the past and fully understand We were amazed that the beautiful Association and currently graduate stu- beautiful brick church was erected in 1914 our traditions ... Through a healthy and talented Syzokryli Dance Ensemble dent in philosophy at Boston College. of New York and the superb SUM-A at a cost of $85,000 and by 1934, there were approach to traditions we can come to a bet- Mr. Estocin’s monthly column appears 1,700 parishioners. ter realization of what is essential to our Dancers of Passaic, N.J., performed so in the Ukrainian Orthodox World. well under these discouraging and For better or for worse, however, Mt. Christian heritage and what is merely acci- uncomfortable conditions. Also, the Carmel never had a sizeable post-World dental, what actually helps us in our journey singers from Lviv performed admirably. War II immigration. By the time the old and what hinders.” We felt that we were witnessing the Add my signature church burned down a few years ago, there The Rev. Hayda offered a distinction demise of this marvelous festival. We were were few Ukrainian speakers in the parish. between tradition and traditionalism, citing told that the week before the German festi- to AJC’s letter Did the parish fold? Absolutely not. A mag- Dr. Martin Marty of the University of val had a capacity crowd. Could it have Dear Editor: nificent new church was constructed on the Chicago School of Divinity. “Tradition is been that their publicity was better? This same site last year. This, according to the the living faith of our ancestors who have year I began looking at the beginning of As a Ukrainian American on whose pastor, the Rev. Daniel Troyan, by a parish died, whereas traditionalism is the dead September for the announcement of the behalf Michael Slotznick and Leonard that ethnically is less than 15 percent faith of those who are living.” Ukrainian Festival. I did not receive the Grossman are ostensibly writing, I would Ukrainian. “People intermarried,” he told In stressing Ukrainian language facility usual letter for advance ticket purchases like to append my signature to their letter us, “and their children, grandchildren and in our parishes we are placing the cart and finally saw a small announcement in of September 21 concerning Myron great grandchildren intermarried, but they before the horse. “Language is meant to be Narodna Volya only a couple weeks before Kuropas’ disturbing preoccupation with kept coming to our church because they a vehicle of communication,” the Rev. the festival and an announcement in The Jews over the past several years. I can loved our liturgy and our customs. I have Hayda declared. “The sacredness of lan- Ukrainian Weekly the week of the festival. only add: finally! few Ukrainian speakers now.” guage is correlated to the message it con- If the Germans can get record crowds, However, it is no less disturbing that it While the Rev. Troyan’s parish is hold- veys, not the other way around.” Language the Ukrainians should be able to main- took members of the AJC to point out ing its own, the rest of the Ukrainian is the kind of baggage that prevents us from tain their usual standards of excellence Dr. Kuropas’ idée fixe to your readers. Catholic Church in America is not. moving forward, the Rev. Hayda believes. and fill the Arts Center with satisfied and The silence of Ukrainian Americans in Consider these scary statistics. In 1924, “Again, it is like the Pharisees confusing the happy patrons. this matter (myself included) can only be when Constantine Bohachevsky became letter of the law with its meaning.” The construed as suspiciously deafening. America’s second Ukrainian Catholic bish- Rev. Hayda asked: “Do we use language Anna Nykula Shapiro op, his eparchy included 237,495 faithful. for the greater glory of God, for building Lawrenceville, N.J. Roman Koropeckyj In 1960, following an influx of Ukrainian His kingdom here on earth, or to exclude Los Angeles Catholics from Europe and elsewhere, there non-Ukrainian-speaking people?” The writer is assistant professor of were some 320,000 Ukrainian Catholics Underscoring the Rev. Hayda’s views at Slavic languages and literatures at UCLA. according to The Official Catholic the conference was Bishop Nicholas Samra Focus on many Encyclopedia. In 1972, there was a total of of the Melkite Rite. “Your children need a 284,678 Ukrainian Catholic faithful in the reason to come back to your Church,” he faces of Orthodoxy United States. In 1997, just 25 years later, said, otherwise they’ll continue to stay Dear Editor: Kuropas dares the total is 123,194. Why are our numbers away. Pointing to the argument in the early Alla Heretz’s recent letter (October 5) going south? Why aren’t the children of our Christian Church between Peter (who in which she calls for an uncanonical to speak out post-World War II immigration attending believed the Church should be open only to Ukrainian Orthodox Church centered on Dear Editor: our churches? Jews) and Paul (who wanted a Church open Ukrainian nationalism is the most recent Part of the reason is that we haven’t to all), Bishop Nicholas urged those present The magnificent column “Jewish example of a nationalist understanding of moved with the times. In many instances to follow the example of Paul and to go out Renaissance in Ukraine” of September Ukrainian Orthodoxy that has no roots in our beautiful churches have become and “teach all nations.” “We are no longer 14 by Dr. Myron B. Kuropas reminds me the tradition of Orthodox Christianity. Ukrainian museums, devoid of spirit and an immigrant Church,” he stressed. “We are of those “unsung heroes” described in Our youth should not be raised on a vision irrelevant to the younger generation. In not a diaspora, temporary inhabitants of this the book “They Dare to Speak Out,” of Orthodox Christianity that stresses addressing the Minneapolis eparchial con- country, nor are we a ‘rite.’ We are people and institutions that confront political identity before Christian witness. ference, the Rev. Pavlo Hayda, pastor of St. Church.” Israel’s lobby, by Paul Findley (1985 Instead of focusing on nationalist poli- Joseph Ukrainian Catholic Church in Bishop Wiwchar stressed the importance edition). tics, we should focus on the many faces of Chicago, touched on a number of hot-but- of spending time to learn about our Church. Good job, Dr. Kuropas. Tell them like ton issues within our Church, including “You can’t love something you don’t Ukrainian Orthodoxy at the close of this it is. change, tradition and language. understand,” he declared. His remarks century. Today, Ukrainian Orthodoxy is a Citing the Greek philosopher Heraclitus regarding the open Church were reassuring. very broad way of life that encompasses Bohdan Nehaniv (“the only thing permanent, is change”), the We need a live Church, a dynamic Church, many Orthodox jurisdictions in America. Troy, Mich. Rev. Hayda noted all of the amazing he said. “Christ is not a museum curator.” changes that have taken place in the last 100 The debate over tradition, custom and years since our Church came to America: language will go on as long as there are Note from the editor: the technological inventions, advances in Ukrainian Catholics. Let’s hope that by the The Ukrainian Weekly welcomes letters to the editor and commentaries on a variety of topics medicine, people walking on the moon, the time it’s resolved, it won’t be too late. of concern to the Ukrainian American and Ukrainian Canadian communities. Opinions expressed rising level of education, and a growing by columnists, commentators and letter-writers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the awareness of the global community, to opinions of either The Weekly editorial staff or its publisher, the Ukrainian National Association. Myron Kuropas’ e-mail address is: mention but a few. “How have we grown in [email protected] 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1997 No. 43

Ukrainianby Adrian Baranetsky Medical Association of North America holds convention at Lake Tahoe and Maria Hrycelak LAKE TAHOE, Nev. – Set amidst the snowcapped peaks of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Lake Tahoe, North America’s largest alpine lake, served as an idyllic backdrop for the biennial gathering of the Ukrainian Medical Association of North America (UMANA). Physicians, dentists, pharmacists and other health care profes- sionals with their families enjoyed the pristine view of Lake Tahoe, all the while gathering knowledge of advances in med- icine presented by capable and captivat- ing speakers from its growing ranks. They spent three days renewing and building friendships, and discussing issues vital to the Ukrainian North American medical community. This meeting was UMANA’s 34th Scientific Convention and 27th Assembly of Delegates. It was held on June 18-22, at the Hyatt Regency Resort and Casino at Incline Village at Lake Tahoe specifically to attract membership from the western states and provinces of the U.S. and Canada. The UMANA, a not-for-profit association of health care During the 27th Delegates Assembly, Askold Mosijczuk, M.D. (president, UMANA-Washington Metro Chapter) is at professionals who share an interest in the microphone. promoting the health of Ukrainians worldwide, has been continually active M.D., Mark Gudziak, M.D., George bags, satchels and caps, in addition to members segueing into their favorite since 1950, but especially now is experi- Hrycelak, M.D., George Bohatiuk, M.D., name tags and conference programs. The Ukrainian songs late into the night. encing a period of resurgent growth in camaraderie was infectious. UMANA- Larissa Iwanetz and Victoria Kavka, spent Delegates Assembly membership, services and activities. The two years planning this event. The tremen- emblazoned blue denim caps were seen UMANA has 18 chapters throughout dous response by the conferees was grati- gathering throughout the Hyatt Regency On Saturday, the 27th Delegates Canada and the United States, serving all fying and encouraging. 10 states from in congenial groups, young and old. Assembly was convened and delegates of the larger Ukrainian North American Maine to California, and two Canadian Scientific sessions selected Myroslaw Kolenskyj, D.D.S., to communities. provinces were represented. preside over the proceedings. An initial The UMANA Delegates Assembly Participants began arriving on On Thursday, the first scientific ses- moment of silence was held for the Committee, consisting of President-Elect Wednesday evening with a welcome sion was held, followed by the second recently departed members of the med- Maria Hrycelak, M.D., Leonid reception held that evening. Ms. Iwanetz session on Friday. In all, 17 well-prepared ical community. Dr. Tymish Trusewych, Kamenetsky, M.D., Zirka Kalynych, M.D., and Dr. Hrycelak greeted new arrivals speakers: professional associates and fel- the outgoing president, thanked the offi- Wasyl Szeremeta, M.D., Ihor Voyevidka, and distributed custom-designed tote low members presented a wide variety of cers and members, as well as his wife, topics describing the state of the art in for their support over the years. He pre- different subspecialties of medicine and sented a review of the past two years’ dentistry. One of the talks, by Leo J. achievements, citing most importantly Wolansky, M.D. (UMDNJ), and Larissa the revamping of the organization, espe- T. Bilaniuk, M.D. (Penn), was on the pro- cially the complete revision of the 40- posed Lviv Medical University/USA year-old charter of the organization with Medical Educational Program, consisting the creation of the UMANA Chapter of a series of medical conferences at the Presidents Council and its inclusion into Lviv Medical University in collaboration the new board of directors. with the UMANA. The program calls for He also mentioned the new collabora- the majority of the faculty to consist of tive publishing with the American predominantly, but not exclusively, Medical Association (AMA) with the Ukrainian Americans with academic translation of pivotal scientific articles appointments at U.S. medical schools. from the Journal of the AMA (JAMA) The bulk of the lectures would be given into the Ukrainian language and their in Ukrainian. inclusion in the Journal of the UMANA All attendees of the Scientific Sessions (JUMANA). The JUMANA is the oldest received Category 1 continuing medical Ukrainian-language general medical education credit towards the AMA journal in the world. Physicians Recognition Award, which Dr. Trusewych also noted the creation was designated by the local St. Mary’s of a new UMANA chapter in Florida, Regional Medical Center (Reno, Nev.). which reflects the ongoing growth of the The UMANA had also invited Prof. Ukrainian community. To improve inter- Yaroslav Hanitkevych, M.D., director of action between members, a new English- laboratories at the Lviv Medical language newsletter, UMANA News, University, to speak on the treatment of and the UMANA Membership Directory, gallbladder disease in Ukraine. Dr. listing 1,500 Ukrainian North American Hanitkevych is also head of the Medical health care professionals, were pub- Commission of the Shevchenko lished. Plans for an IRS 501(c) 3 status Scientific Society (NTSh), and is current- UMANA Foundation to underwrite ly compiling material for a new publica- Ukrainian medical assistance projects tion, “The Scientific and Medical Papers were finalized. of Yevhen Ozarkevych, M.D. (1861- Dr. Trusewych emphasized the impor- 1916).” Dr. Ozarkevych was the founder tance of outreach to other community of modern Ukrainian medical studies and organizations, most recently with The this publication will be a start in the Washington Group, in holding joint con- renewal of the roots of Ukrainian nation- ferences and possible partnership pro- al medical history. Its text will be includ- jects. The UMANA, with an improved ed by the Ministry of Health in the cur- structure, is laying out a global strategy riculum of the 16 medical schools in to interact with other professional soci- Ukraine. eties in the diaspora to play a broader A special reception was held on Friday role in maintaining community identity evening to welcome and introduce the in North America, as well as providing attending new members. In all, 43 new assistance to Ukraine. members from all sectors of the health care The UMANA also reviewed organiza- profession were inducted into the UMANA tional business matters, which included over the past two years. The soiree carried on to the outside with a campfire and with (Continued on page 9) No. 43 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1997 9

Leadership of Ukrainian Nationalists and Ukrainian Medical... the Chornomorska Sitch Sports Club. He (Continued from page 8) was vice-president of the Ukrainian the financial report of the UMANA trea- American Coordinating Council in 1981- surer, Bohdan Iwanetz, M.D. At this 1985 and later its president. He is an morning session the nominating commit- active member of the Ukrainian Institute tee proposed the following slate of new of America and the chief medical officer officers for the next two-year term: Dr. of the Ukrainian National Association. Hrycelak (Park Ridge, Ill.), president; Since 1951, he has been a member of Roman Goy, M.D., (Baltimore, Md.), the UMANA. In 1962-1965, he was the president-elect; Dr. Kalynych (Troy, head of the UMANA New York Metro Mich.), vice-president; Dr. Szeremeta Chapter and in 1969-1971 was president (Huntingdon Valley, Pa.), secretary; Dr. of UMANA national. During his tenure, Iwanetz (Lansing, Ill.), treasurer; and 30 student financial grants were dis- Ms. Iwanetz, (Lansing, Ill.), executive bursed and partnerships with the administrator. Dr. Hrycelak is the first Federation of Ukrainian Student woman to serve as president of the Organizations of America (SUSTA) and UMANA. The motion for new candi- the executive committee of the Ukrainian dates was seconded and unanimously Engineers Society of America (UESA) approved by the attending members. were established. In 1970 he chaired the Saturday culminated in a well-attended UMANA’s 20th anniversary celebrations festive banquet in the Grand Ballroom of in New York. the Hyatt. Paul J. Dzul, M.D., president Dr. Wolansky is a psychiatrist and of the World Federation of Ukrainian civic activist. From 1965 until his retire- Maria Hrycelak, M.D., and Tymish Trusewych, M.D., present one of the two 1997 Medical Associations (WFUMA), was ment in 1980 he was the director of sever- UMANA Lifetime Achievement Awards presented at the convention to Bohdan the initial speaker, poignantly comment- al psychiatric hospitals. He was psychi- Shebunchak, M.D. (right). atric consultant for the New York State ing on his satisfaction of the passing of of Ukrainian physicians; you-drop dance, with Ukrainian and pop the torch into the competent hands of the Correctional Facility in Ossining. He was • Dr. Kamenetsky, for his work in the tunes provided by the San Francisco new generation. Dr. Dzul has just recent- president of the UMANA in 1971-1973, cardiology exchange program between group International Music. ly published the two-volume English- honorary member of the Polish-American the National Institute of Cardiology The conference ended on Sunday with Ukrainian Dictionary of Medical Medical Association, member of the (Kyiv) and the University of Virginia business meetings of the newly elected Terminology (EUDMT), a collaborative American Psychiatric Association (APA), Medical School. officers. A long-term agenda was laid out effort between the WFUMA, UMANA president of the APA West Hudson Dr. Hanitkevych, on behalf of the board to expand relationships and dialogues and Odesa Medical University – a mile- Chapter and the American Association of of trustees of Lviv Medical University and between the UMANA and Ukrainian stone in the development of Ukrainian Psychiatric Administrators. Dr. Wolansky its rector, Academician Mychajlo government and health care institutions. medical terminology. was named “Outstanding American of Pavlovsky, M.D., conferred an Honorary The UMANA will hold its next bienni- During dinner, Dr. Goy, the president- Ukrainian Descent” during the second Award on Paul Pundy, M.D., historian of al meeting on the East Coast in June 1999. elect gave an engaging slide presentation Ukrainian Festival in Pittsburgh. He was the UMANA, for his publication of of his site inspection for the WFUMA head of the Kerhonkson, N.Y., branch of * * * Americans for Human Rights in Ukraine. “Ukrainian Physicians,” which chronicles Congress, which will be held in the significant role emigre and native To contact the Ukrainian Medical Uzhhorod, Ukraine, in September 1998. Of exceptional merit, were Dr. Wolansky’s public actions in protest to Ukrainian physicians played not only in Association of North America write, call Awards ceremony psychiatric abuse of political dissidents in their profession but also in Ukrainian civic or e-mail the UMANA president: Maria the Soviet Union. Due in part to his life. In all, over 3,000 people are men- Hrycelak, M.D., 2247 W. Chicago Ave., Also during the banquet, individual tioned in this 1997 biographic work. Chicago, IL 60622; telephone, (773) recognition was paid to each of the lec- efforts, the APA voted to exclude Soviet representation in international psychiatric After the awards, the festivities contin- 278-6262; fax, (773) 278-6962; e-mail, turers of the Scientific Session, the 1997 ued into the late hours with a rock-till- [email protected]. UMANA Lifetime Achievement Awards organizations. As head of the psychiatric were conferred upon two longtime out- section of the UMANA he organized two standing members of the Ukrainian com- panels under the auspices of the UMANA munity and of the UMANA, Bohdan during the national conventions of the Shebunchak, M.D., and Oleh Wolansky, APA in 1965 and 1966. He corresponded M.D. with other organizations in Europe and in Dr. Shebunchak is a general practition- America, and his letters were published in er from Bloomfield, N.J., and a noted the national press in 1985. political and civic activist in the In addition, Achievement Awards for Ukrainian community. He served as head service to the medical community during of several organizations: the National 1995-97, were awarded to: Committee for Establishment of the • Adrian Baranetsky, M.D., for pub- Ukrainian Catholic Patriarchate (1964- lishing the UMANA newsletter, which is 1966), the International Ukrainian linked to the medical news services in Committee for Sports, Ukrainian Ukraine; Congress Committee of America (UCCA) • Taisa Szeremeta-Browar, D.D.S., for – Executive Committee (1968-1976), the updating the UMANA by-laws; UCCA National Council (1976-1980). He • Dr. Goy, for publishing the new is a member of the executive committee UMANA Membership Directory; of the World Congress of Free • Dr. Hanitkevych, for reviewing and Ukrainians, the Organization for the editing Volume II of “Ukrainian National Rebirth of Ukraine, the Physicians,” a bibliographical directory

Outgoing and newly elected UMANA presidents, respectively, Tymish Trusewych and Maria Hrycelak, at the convention’s family picnic at Lake Tahoe. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1997 No. 43 NEW RELEASES CONCERT REVIEW: Songs and dances well as Canada and Europe. His son Orson performed by Ukrainian National Army “Barabolya ... is also an entertainer, and together they have produced a lively collection of tradi- by Andrij Kudla Wynnyckyj the 1940s and 1950s. tional tunes. Toronto Press Bureau At the intermission, a number of old that means potato!” When listening to this recording, one folks were complaining that the program PARSIPPANY, N.J. — According to imagines a happy grandfather dancing a TORONTO — The Ukrainian lacked patriotic material and leaned Yevshan Communications, more than light-footed polka under a sunny sky at a National Army Song and Dance instead on folklore. The Sich Riflemen’s 2,000 copies of the recording for chil- church picnic with a smiling grand- Company managed to fill all of the good “Oy u Luzi Chervona Kalyna” (The dren “Barabolya ... that means potato!” daughter on his arms. Not too dramatic, seats in Roy Thomson Hall here for two Song of the Guelder Rose) and “Oy shows on September 21 as part of its 32- were sold in five weeks. One colleague’s just simple tunes. Vydno Selo” (I See the Village) were stop North American tour, coordinated son, age 6, loves it. And even our staff of The recording’s covers promises: strangely not performed, although they by Thunder Bay’s Marko Zhuravynsky somewhat serious adults thought it was “Lyrics Included,” but buyers should be were in the listings. (MZ Productions). pretty funny. aware that the English-language translit- The ensemble did do a fairly watery The crowd appeared to have been The two dads from Canada, Ihor eration of the Ukrainian words leaves version of “Liubit Ukrainu” (Love drawn by a mix of motives: service Baczynskyj and Ron Cahute, who pro- much to be desired. Ukraine, a number that got a few people (other military and diplomatic types, duced this recording claim that they The recording can be ordered from in trouble in the 1970s). Ukrainian Canadian community jobhold- tested these songs on the harshest of Skorr Media International Inc., P.O. Box Unfortunately, the evening didn’t critics – their own six children – and it 21091, Tampa, FL 33622; CD, $12.99, ers), duty (children and rapt DPs) and multiculturalism (some Asians, African have the feel of the shows of the 1960s got rave reviews. Nine songs, such as cassette, $8.99. For a limited time, ship- and 1970s that nobody wanted to end. I “Azbooka,” “Months of the Year,” and Canadians, some men in yarmulkes, ping is free and requests paid for with guess that’s the difference between free- “Days of the Week” teach children some obvious WASPs, and a gan of money orders will be shipped the same dom and forbidden fruit. basic Ukrainian language skills as they boisterous Germans sitting right behind day as request is received. Then again, it was a good night of sing along in Ukrainian and English to me and having a grand time). entertainment — colorful and vivacious. It songs written on the basis of popular According to the official program, also had a lingering effect. After the flag- melodies and traditional Ukrainian folk three different artistic groups comprise waving finale of “Zaspivaymo Brattia” tunes. the company, made up of through-and- (Let’s Sing, Brothers) a man going home If you’re a language purist - maybe through professionals. with his family on the subway was making this recording is not for you. If North Indeed, even before the dancers hit the American pop music leaves you cold – stage, it seemed that the UNASDC was a the halls echo with his version of the song do not buy. But if you can live with choir that had met a large polka outfit, as I stood on the platform. lyrics such as “ ‘lito’ means summer ... melded with a large swing band, and that When I complimented him on his and when its over, it’s a bummer,” or was before the folk costumes came out voice, he said, “Wasn’t that great? It was “ ‘babtsia’ made a nice quilt and called after intermission. like Ukrainian USO.” Right, except by it a ‘pyruna’ ” sung to the tune of the The principal conductor (Volodymyr the troops instead of for the troops. Macarena, or the Ukrainian months of Zibrov, artistic director and Moscow the year sung along to the tune of the Conservatory graduate) was like some- American pop melody “I love, I love, I thing out of the Glenn Miller Story. Any Four Ukrainians... love my calendar girl,” then you should thoughts that the ensemble would be stiff (Continued from page 3) try this recording for your 5- to 11-year- and stuffy in the Red Army mold was Ms. Luby said heritage education pro- olds. But be forewarned – this is the quickly dispelled by Mr. Zibrov’s casual grams, such as those of the St. Demetrius kind of catchy recording that your kid demeanor. He often conducted while Ukrainian school where her children are will want to listen to five times in a sauntering around and holding his hands Non-stop dancing enrolled, need to be safeguarded from row. at waist level and below, and clowned provincial cutbacks to education. To order call 1-800-265-9858 or send around with soloists. But he was good, The veteran public servant said the requests to Yevshan Communications, courtesy of Burya and the ensemble was tight. PO Box 325, Beaconsfield, Quebec, PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Two record- Jackie Gleason-style comedian Serhii UCSS had an important role to play in Canada H9W5T8. Cassettes cost $10, ings were recently released by Canada’s Tyshchenko kept the audience loose with delivering social services to the commu- CDs cost $15 and please add $2.50 for Melodica Entertainment, home to pro- a good raspy laugh and a wide ranging nity and should be supported by govern- shipping. ducers, musicians, vocalists, comedians bird-whistle repertoire. ment. “I think ethnically based organiza- Ron Cahute and Ihor Baczynskyj. Numbers such as “Vesna, Polkovnyku, tions can more easily overcome language One is a new release of Burya titled Vesna” (It’s Spring, Colonel) were done barriers and are more sensitive to the par- “Non-stop Dancing.” Side A features a in a very charming Hollywood/Broadway ticular concerns faced by fellow members non-stop polka medley, some with style. Even “Vziav by Ya Banduru” was of their group. They are also experienced vocals and some only instrumental, and a gauzy Sunset Boulevard drive into in dealing with them successfully.” side B features a non-stop “kolomyika” Shevchenko’s blues, with some basso Len Wasylyk from a fictitious “zabava.” For those profundo fireworks from soloist Serhii unfamiliar with Burya, these guys have Yaroshenko. Mr. Wasylyk is a former police officer a faithful following of their irreverent There were also moments of quiet and currently an Immigration Canada offi- style that combines Ukrainian music beauty, which suggested the choir could cial with 21 years’ experience. The 46- with Canadian prairie and other influ- handle subtle liturgical material without year-old Mississauguan is the treasurer of ences. a stretch. Even when the music got loud, the St. Sofia Ukrainian Heritage School’s The other new release, titled “I tut such as in Shevchenko/Lysenko’s “Reve advisory council (formed in 1996) and a bude horod ... and the garden goes here,” ta Stohne Dnipr Shyrokyi” (The Wide director of a local residents’ ratepayers is, well, wacky. To truly appreciate this Dnipro Roars), they stayed on the taste- association (since 1993). recording of songs, a listener has to be ful side of bombast — not bad for an His slogan is “Len: the $8,000 differ- army ensemble; they’re not usually noted ence,” signalling his willingness to give up (Continued on page 15) for subtlety. this amount of his councillor’s salary to put Soloist Yurii Chubarev sang a gentle to use in municipal programs, an eye-catch- version of “O Sole Mio” with a supple, ing promise in the current atmosphere of distinctly un-Slavic tenor. government cutbacks. Of course, the uniforms did keep the Running his campaign on a shoestring paranoid voice in the back of the mind budget out of his home, Mr. Wasylyk hopes active. The Soviet-style, radar-dish-like to ride into office thanks to an outsider’s hats of the chorus were bad enough, but grass-roots approach, calling for “true rep- when the blue berets, striped shirts, and resentation at City Hall, not just rubber- camouflage and black fatigues of the noto- stamping.” This is Mr. Wasylyk’s second House Party #1 rious OMON police took the stage, it was run at a councillor’s seat. hard to shake the memories of cracked According to a member of his campaign heads outside the Verkhovna Rada. team, Mr. Wasylyk is concerned that the features lively tunes (Maybe another five years during downloading of province’s responsibilities PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Skorr Media which no journalists are shot or hanged in the area of social services will make it International, a family-owned business in Ukraine will allow me to concentrate difficult for immigrants to the Greater based in Florida, recently released a new on the fact that these guys and dolls are Toronto Area from Ukraine and elsewhere recording, Ukrainian House Party #1, clearly talented young dancers.) to access services and integrate smoothly which includes two dozen upbeat On the other hand, the “Dance of the into the community. In a policy statement Ukrainian folk songs. Army and Navy” was so brash, familiar recently sent to The Weekly, Mr. Wasylyk Michael Skorr (Mykhailo Skorobohach), and youthfully exuberant that I was wrote that “strong leadership is required to the company president was born in expecting Danny Kaye to fly out from stand up to [Ontario Premier Mike] Ukraine. He has been in show business for the wings. It was a moment when their Harris.” more than 50 years, playing in various are- sailors and GI’s really did look like the Mr. Wasylyk is a member of UNA nas in New York, other major U.S. cities, as ones on this side of the ocean, at least in Branch 888. No. 43 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1997 11 Baseball journal: Team Ukraine competes on the international circuit

The following account was submitted to The Weekly by Basil Tarasko, the U.S.- based coach and coordinator of various clubs representing Ukraine that compete on the international baseball circuit. Mr. Tarasko has been involved in coaching and team development with baseball and soft- ball in Ukraine since 1993. He lives in Bayside, N.Y., and was recently appointed coordinator of scouting for Eastern Europe for the Atlanta Braves. Saturday, July 19 I flew into London, from New York with my wife, Alexandra, and my son, Andrei, for the European Junior (16-18 age group) B-pool Baseball Championship. The 1997 Junior National Team of Ukraine consists of 15 players, six from Symferopol, six from Kyiv and three from Kirovohrad. Our roster included eight pitchers. This is very important for a short tournament. This gives our coaching staff flexibility in choosing pitchers and pre- vents overuse of valuable arms. The top two finishers will qualify for Pool A competition in 1998. My responsi- bilities consist of coaching the team, rep- resenting Ukraine at technical meetings, and providing caps and uniforms for our players. The team was supposed to be here by now. Unfortunately, they’ve only just left Kyiv. Once again, obtaining visas from the English Embassy in Kyiv was diffi- Ukraine’s 1997 Cadet National Team, which won the bronze medal at the international tournament played in Chocen, the cult. Originally the team had planned to Czech republic. travel by bus all the way from Kyiv, but because the bureaucratic snafu caused seven-inning game — the mercy rule most valuable player. Tuesday, July 29 came into effect. We jumped out to an I was not able to attend the closing cer- delays, an alternate plan had to be Ukraine squeezed by France 5-3. devised. The team is travelling from Kyiv early lead and we did not let up. Our emonies. I had to fly to Prague to coach pitching again was outstanding. Ukraine’s Cadet (age 13-15) National Holovko came in to save the game for by train to Uzhorod, and then are to be Litvinov. During the game Petro taken by car to Budapest, Hungary, where Trokhymenko pitches six innings for the Team. Later that day, I arrived with my victory allowing three hits, one run, while wife in Chocen, Czech Republic, site of Dikhtlarenko, our shortest and youngest they’ll catch a plane to London. striking out 11. the Cadet championships. My son player, drew a walk, then stole his first Monday, July 21 Our attack came to life. Leading the hit returned home to the U.S. base, but in his glee he jumped up from parade were Messrs. Trokhymenko, A slow-moving bus arrives from second base and was tagged out. The Team Ukraine finally arrived in Hull, Gordee, Chornomaz and Hlukhyi, all with Kirovohrad with 15 of Team Ukraine’s young man came back to the dugout cry- England, where the tournament is to be three hits. Mr. Gordee also had three players, two drivers, two coaches and four ing. The next time up Petro got his first held. It took the squad nearly two days to RBIs. Today we came out swinging the members of our delegation. The entire base hit, but it was disallowed because he get here from the time they landed at bat aggressively. group stays at a youth hostel in Vysoke batted out of turn. Once again the tears Heathrow Airport. Israel used Gennadii Titievskyi as a Mysto just eight kilometers from Chocen, flowed. His wide smile returned after our They arrived in London at 10 p.m. yes- relief pitcher. Ironically, Gennadii used to site of tournament. Two of our players are victory. terday, and the last train to Hull had live in Ukraine, in Kirovohrad, and play from Kyiv, one from Chernivtsi, one from The game between Ukraine and France already left. Our boys had to try to sleep for our team. A few years ago his family Symferopol and the rest from Kirovohrad. was a rematch of last summer’s bronze at the airport overnight. This morning, a moved to Germany and then on to Israel. Chocen, population 8,000, is located medal game in Sarcelles, a suburb of three-hour train ride got them to their final Gennadii knows some of the players on east of Prague in eastern Bohemia. On Paris. As they did last year, the Ukrainians destination. our team. This must be the first time that a July 7 the rain and floods that hit won a close and tense game. Our team is staying in Beverly, outside former Ukrainian player has pitched Germany and Poland overwhelmed the After today’s contest, we learned that of Hull, at the Friary. Now a youth hostel, against Team Ukraine. town. The Tiche Orlice (Quiet Eagle) the two teams would have to share a bus it used to be a monastery run by the River overflowed and damaged over 600 for the two-hour ride back to Chocen. Thursday, July 24 Dominicans (Black Friars) established homes in the region. Over five feet of What would happen? here in the 13th century. Semi-final day. In game 1, Israel water covered the baseball field. Sensibly, Well — singing. First the French began Vasyl Habelko, head of our delegation shocked host country England 19-15. In the mayor of Chocen proclaimed that peo- singing their native songs, then the who is from the Committee of Sports in game 2, we played Poland. Hlukhyi took ple must be saved first and then the base- Ukrainians sang their own, and then both Kyiv, is also our cook. I must say that he the mound and hurled a masterful one-hit- ball field. teams sang together. No boy knew the lan- surely can cook well. For each meal three ter, striking out 12 batters. To this point A Herculean effort by the local towns- guage of his opponents, but something different boys are assigned to help in Ukrainian pitchers have allowed but six people was needed to get the field rebuilt. magical happened, there was harmony in preparations. Our team is unified on the hits. Tremendous accomplishment. The entire red clay infield had been the air. baseball diamond and in the kitchen. Hlukhyi, together with Gordee, also helped washed away. Local factories donated a Our two-hour ride concluded with the Tuesday, July 22 to lead the hitting attack and we win 9-3. massive quantity of bricks, crushed them, French singing their national anthem and We’ll play for the European champi- and the infield was rebuilt. Even with all all the players from both countries stood We face Georgia in our first game. onship! this help, the first two days of games were with their caps covering their hearts show- Valentyn Hryschenko pitched into the held in Brno, 100 kilometers away. ing respect in a crowded speeding bus. A ninth inning, allowing one hit until he got Saturday, July 26 Sunday, July 27 very special moment for us all. tired and needed relief help from Oleksii Time to face Israel again. Mr. Wednesday, July 30 Hlukhyi. Georgia scored three unearned Hryschenko is back on the mound for us Early this morning, back in Hull, runs in the ninth. Enough to give us a in the game for the gold medal. We jump England, Ukraine’s Junior team picked up Games are finally held in Chocen. scare, but not enough to win. Final Score: to an early lead, but in the sixth inning, the where it left off. We win 16-6. Ukraine Getting the field ready for play is a tribute 5-3 for Team Ukraine. game is interrupted due to darkness, with now moves into European Pool A compe- to the efforts of the Organizing Committee Our leading hitter: Yurii Gordee with the score 6-2 for Ukraine. Closing cere- tition next summer in Germany. and the townspeople. three hits. Alexander Trokhymenko added monies are held without a winner. Our pitching has gotten much stronger Today it was Ukraine versus Poland for two. Otherwise our hitting was lackluster, Yesterday, in the bronze medal game, in recent years. This is a tribute to the ded- first place in Group 2. Yevhen Blyzniuk probably due to travel difficulties. We Poland upset England 12-7, and for the ication of the players and their coaches. pitched five and a third innings and struck were also helped by many Georgian remaining spots in the standings Georgia Final Junior Pool B Championship out six to lead Ukraine to victory 11-7, but errors. surprised everyone (they’d only had two standings: 1. Ukraine, 2. Israel, 3. Poland, it wasn’t easy. Our boys committed six Wednesday, July 23 hits in their first two games) by beating 4. England, 5. Georgia, 6. Sweden, 7. errors early in the game and as a result we Sweden 16-4 and then Romania 12-4. Rumania. were quickly in the hole, behind 7-3. We go up against Israel. Two days ago Awards were handed out and Team In Brno, Ukraine’s Cadets swarm the Team France arrived in the fourth inning they defeated Georgia 21-2. They have Ukraine members receive two individ- Swiss. Result: Ukraine: 26, Switzerland: to await its next game, and helped wake up good hitting, but we have good pitching. ual citations. Mr. Hryschenko is O. The winning pitcher is Sergei Litvinov, our lethargic side. They chanted “Ukraine, Good pitching always stops good hitting. named top pitcher in the tournament who struck out seven. Serhii Holovko hit Well, we took them apart 17-2 in a and Mr. Trokhymenko is named the two home runs. (Continued on page 16) 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1997 No. 43

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Tryzubivka hosts final tourney of 1997 outdoor tennis season HORSHAM, Pa. – The final In mixed doubles, the daughter-father Ukrainian tennis tournament of the 1997 team of Tania Sawchak-Louer and outdoor season was held at Tryzubivka George Sawchak won the tournament by Ukrainian American Sports Club here defeating all of the competitors in the during the weekend of September 27-28. round-robin format. Second place went This event, known as the USO Tryzub to husband and wife Ihor and Luba Fall Tournament, has been held for 10 Buhaj, and third to Lesia Kindrachuk and consecutive years. Jerry Tymkiw. In one of the hardest The tournament was conducted in two fought matches of the tournament, the groups: men’s singles and mixed doubles. Buhajs defeated Marika and Boris Both groups played in round-robin format. Tatunchak 6-1, 5-7, 6-4. In the finals of the men’s division, George At the conclusion of the tournament, Sawchak (Philadelphia) overcame Stefan presenting awards to the winners were Sosiak (New Jersey) 4-6, 6-1, 6-3 to win Mr. Sawchak, tournament director, and the tournament. The battle for third place Ihor Chyzowych, president of USO was won by George Petrykevych Tryzub. The next tennis tournament at (Connecticut) over Ihor Buhaj (Bethlehem, Tryzubivka is planned for May 2-3, Pa.) 3-6, 6-3, 6-2. Fifth place went to Jerry 1998. All tennis players of Ukrainian Tymkiw (Philadelphia). heritage are invited to participate.

Participants of the fall tennis tournament held at the Tryzubivka Ukrainian American Sports Club.

supported by the West Foundation Volunteers train... (Indianapolis, Ind.); the Anonymous (Continued from page 6) Foundation (Nassau, N.Y.); Hewlett- dates in Ukraine are asking to be trained, Packard Corp. (Palo Alto, Calif., and and already several other treatment cen- Geneva, Switzerland); LDS Charities ters have come to us asking for help. And (Salt Lake City, Utah); Rotary we will be there. This must be done. No International (Evanston, Ill.) and Rotary one should die the lonely, tragic death that Clubs in Kyiv and Eugene, Ore.; the destroys not only individuals but families Canadian Embassy in Kyiv, and private and friends as well. The situation can be donations. changed. It will be changed. We are currently looking for a few The program we have implemented is more volunteers who are willing to help us simple. It is effective. And it is happen- train the next group of candidates. I would ing. Lives are being changed, families be very interested to hear from anyone restored, and hope returned where once who wishes to be a part of this adventure. there was none. And more importantly, it Language skills, while not essential, are is the professionals who treat the alco- helpful. However, experience within the holics of Ukraine who are being trained alcohol treatment community, either pro- to make and implement these changes. fessionally or personally, is essential. What began as an idea, a vision really, Those interested in our work should in early 1992 became a reality. First write to me: Ted Hicks, Executive Light Partners of Eugene, Ore., was ini- Director, First Light Partners, 2680 tially funded by this writer. Now we are McMillan St., Eugene, OR, 97405. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1997 No. 43

Kyrgyz President Askar Akayev said their Newsbriefs countries will increase the volume of bilat- (Continued from page 2) eral trade at least 10-fold in 1998, ITAR- man at the party’s founding convention. Mr. TASS reported. Total turnover between Pynzenyk stressed in his keynote speech that the two countries so far this year is less his party will demand the imposition of clear than $6 million. (RFE/RL Newsline) and permanent legislation for domestic busi- Railways refuse to help Defense Ministry nesses and foreign investors. He confirmed that one of the party’s aims is the removal of KYIV — The railways are refusing to obstacles to foreign investment, tax reform transport Defense Ministry freight and pas- and deregulation of the economy. The tax sengers until the government pays what reform package he initiated while serving as the ministry owes for past services, ITAR- vice prime minister will form the nucleus of TASS reported on October 19. The rail- tax reform proposed by the party. He con- ways’ decision has blocked delivery of firmed the creation of a reliable banking sys- basic necessities to military bases and may tem as one of the priorities of his party’s create chaos when some 100,000 draftees economic program and described the present are discharged from the service and sent “open door” import policy as ruinous. home. (RFE/RL Newsline) (Eastern Economist) Thieves drill hole in oil pipeline Crimea makes Russian official language SUSKOVO, Ukraine — Unidentified SYMFEROPOL — Crimean lawmakers thieves drilled a hole in the Druzhba pipeline on October 15 voted to make Russian, near the village of Suskovo in Ukraine’s NEW YORK SCHOOL OF BANDURA rather than Ukrainian, the official language Transcarpathian region, ITAR-TASS report- ARTISTIC DIRECTOR: JULIAN KYTASTY of the autonomous republic and to have the ed on October 18. The pipeline burst and BRANCHES: NEW YORK, YONKERS, ASTORIA, UNIONDALE clocks there conform to Moscow rather several tons of oil flowed into a tributary of than Kyiv time, Interfax reported. The vote the River Uzh, which marks a large stretch Individual and group lessons at all levels. was 56 to 4 in favor of the language change; of the Ukrainian-Slovak border. It is the most of the other deputies, who represent third incident this year in which attempts Parents interested in founding a branch of the NYSB the Crimean Tatars, abstained. The regional have been made to tap the pipeline that car- in their area are encouraged to contact us. body took the step on the basis of a provi- ries oil from Russia to Western Europe. Nick Czorny, administrator, (718) 658-7449 sion in the Crimean Constitution allowing (RFE/RL Newsline) Julian Kytasty, artistic director, (212) 995-2640 the Crimean Parliament to make Russian the official language until more people there NBU chairman is in the world’s top six have learned Ukrainian. But Kyiv has not HONG KONG — National Bank of approved the peninsula’s Constitution. Ukraine Chairman Viktor Yuschenko will Prime Minister Valerii Pustovoitenko told receive an award from the Global Finance journalists on October 17 that Kyiv may Congratulations to Irene Marie Szklar McNeil, O.M.C. on being pre- magazine. Mr. Yuschenko has been voted annul the Crimean Parliament’s decision to in the top six central bank chairmen in the sented with the Ontario Medal of Good Citizenship. The medal recognizes per- put the peninsula in the same time zone as sonal sacrifice in the common good in all areas of our society, and outstanding world for 1997. He will receive the award Moscow and to seek economic indepen- at the annual meeting of the International behavior that exemplifies the qualities of good citizenship as well as exeptional dence from Ukraine, Interfax reported. Mr. acts of selfness, generosity and kindness. Monetary Fund and World Bank in Hong Pustovoitenko added that Crimea could Kong, confirmed NBU press service chief Irene was singled out for bringing students and seniors togather. She make progress “only together” with the rest Dmytro Rikberg.(Eastern Economist) was also cited for her efforts on behalf of a food lunch and a distress center. of Ukraine. (RFE/RL Newsline) Constitutional Court’s make up complete We are very proud of you and wish you continued success and satisfac- Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan to increase trade tion in your work. KYIV — The Verkhovna Rada complet- BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Meeting in ed formation of Ukraine’s Constitutional Your family and friends the Kyrgyz capital on October 15, Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma and (Continued on page 15) No. 43 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1997 15

population actually paid 100 percent of the Newsbriefs cost of communal services in 1996. The (Continued from page 14) Economy Ministry noted that this conclusion Court on September 25. Mykola is based upon information from the financial Korniyenko was approved as the Rada’s activities of enterprises that provided commu- member in the Constitutional Court through nal services in 20 oblasts. However, many set a secret ballot vote. The Constitutional higher tariffs for 1996 than was allowed. Court incorporates 18 judges, one-third of Although the Cabinet stipulates that the public whom are appointed by the president, should pay only 80 percent of the cost of another third by the Parliament and the communal services, the IMF requires full 100 remainder by the National Congress of percent payment for services rendered. Judges. (Eastern Economist) Inspections made at 1,375 enterprises involved in the sector uncovered violations in Interpol arrests number 112 for 1997 half of them. (Eastern Economist) KYIV — The National Interpol Bureau Sevastopol moves to get compensation arrested 112 criminals since the beginning of the year, said the bureau’s deputy head, SEVASTOPOL — A decision that con- Vasyl Nevolia. This figure includes 36 for- firmed ownership rights of the territorial eigners arrested in Ukraine and 76 community of the city of Sevastopol on Ukrainians arrested overseas. Although the land temporarily occupied by military bureau’s activities are sponsored by the bases, organizations and institutions state budget, Interpol carries out the train- belonging to the Russian Black Sea Fleet in ing of specialists and has equipped Sevastopol was approved by the City Interpol’s Kyiv office for free with the lat- Council on October 10. The resolution est electronic equipment. (Eastern intends to bring land policies in Sevastopol Economist) in line with Ukraine’s land legislation and to provide rights to Sevastopol’s popula- President announces new appointments tion. The session also approved a request to KYIV — President Leonid Kuchma address the Cabinet to develop and imple- appointed former Crimean Prime Minister ment a mechanism by which Sevastopol Arkadii Demydenko as Ukraine’s vice would be compensated for the loss of funds minister of transport on October 7. Other by the city in the form of rent payments for appointments include Bohdan Butsa as the use of the land. (Eastern Economist) first vice chairman of the State Committee for the Development of Entrepreneurship. The new head of the state’s auditing department and vice minister of finance is Non-stop dancing... Mykola Kalensky. Oleksander Motsyk is (Continued from page 10) confirmed as the new ambassador to pretty familiar with North American pop Turkey, while Yevhen Svynarchuk music of the last 25 years, and pretty becomes ambassador to Cuba. (Eastern much have an open mind about Economist) Ukrainian history and geography of the last 500 years. For example, a song titled Lytvak not approved for top legal post “Borsch Riders” is based on the melody KYIV — Three attempts were made by of “Ghostriders (in the sky).” the Verkhovna Rada on October 8 and 9 to Basically, this recording is so silly, approve Oleh Lytvak as Ukraine’s prosecu- that it’s funny. However, here’s the test: tor general. All three failed. Mr. Lytvak is if you ever saw the Mel Brooks’ movie currently acting prosecutor general. Anti- “Spaceballs” and loved it, then you’ll corruption and organized crime committee probably appreciate this recording. If member Anatolii Yermak noted that nation- you saw the movie and thought it was Ukraine ‘98 al deputies may have rejected Mr. Lytvak stupid, then don’t buy this recording. If because of compromising files in his office you have no idea who Mel Brooks is, Verkhovna Rada Elections on a number of deputies. In line with cur- your risk. Follow the latest developments rent legislation, charges against national To order call 1-800-265-9858 or send in the parliamentary election campaign deputies can only be filed by a prosecutor requests to Yevshan Communications, in Ukraine on the airwaves of the general. (Eastern Economist) P.O. Box 325, Beaconsfield, Quebec Fraud in housing payments uncovered H9W5T8, Canada. Cassettes cost $10, while CDs cost $15; please add $2.50 for Ukrainian Radio Service KYIV — The vast majority of Ukraine’s shipping. Ukrainian American Broadcasting Co.

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Senior National Baseball Team. Two days earlier, one of our two buses en route from Kyiv to Paris broke down in Poland. The other bus had proceeded to France with 12 players and one coach. Just five hours later, Team Ukraine took to the field to face the powerful team from the Netherlands. They are the defending European champions, and played in last year’s Olympic games. Team Ukraine showed the ill-effects of the long and arduous bus trip by allowing 9 runs in the first inning. Final score: Netherlands; 27; Ukraine; 0. We had no hits and only one baserunner. Sunday, August 31. Playing against Spain, Ukraine got its first hit of the tournament, then scored two runs in the first inning to grab a quick 2-0 lead. But those were the only runs for Ukraine in the game. Final score: Spain; 12; Ukraine; 2. Tuesday, September 2 We face England. Andrei Semenov Head Coach Basil B. Tarasko with Yevhen Blyzniuk, top base stealer, Serhii The head coach reacts to winning third pitches seven strong innings for Ukraine, Holovko, top home-run hitter, and Yevhen Tkachenko, top pitcher. place at the Cadet championships. allowing only six hits and striking out four. With the score tied at five in the bot- Cadets maintained their unbeaten record in Holovko is a good kid, and his progress tom of the seventh inning, with two outs, Baseball journal... the round-robin’s final game, trouncing is now being followed by the Atlanta Ruslan Deikin reached base on an error. (Continued from page 11) Hungary 17-0. Yevhen Tkachenko pitched Braves organization. I’m collecting all of Then Yurii Irchenko and Artur Tsarenko hit two clutch singles to send two runs Ukraine,” throughout the action. This vocal a complete game, giving up only two hits his stats and will follow his development. and striking out seven, while Dikhtyarenko This young man is a gentleman and has across the plate. Roman Yatsyk takes the support encouraged our young players to mound in the final two innings and shuts compete with enthusiasm and purpose. got four RBIs in leading a 15-hit attack in earned Master of Sports status in Ukraine. the victory. out the side. We win our first game 7-5. Ukraine’s kids responded with shouts of Sunday, August 3 Sasha Inozemtsev got three hits, while “France, France” and rhythmic clapping. Ukraine also stole 15 bases early in the game, dominating an inexperienced Medal day. We faced Poland again in Irchenko and Oleh Briusov chipped in We battled back to within one run, and two each. then in the seventh inning we exploded. Hungarian team. the bronze medal game, and a very tired We almost had to do it twice. With two Litvinov and Evhen Kudra each knocked Litvinov started, then Blyzniuk took over, Wednesday, September 3 outs in the bottom of the fifth, the score in two runners, capping a five-run charge. then Tkachenko. Tkachenko pitched a was 12-0 for Ukraine, and the rains Russia versus Ukraine. The game starts Litvinov also pitched two and third solid four and two thirds innings to secure returned. A long delay ensued, and at 9 a.m. and we score two runs in the first innings in relief. Holovko earned our victory. Holovko closed it out and also according to championship rules if the inning. Unfortunately, our offense lapses Ukraine’s first save, pitching an inning got three hits and four RBIs along the way. delay lasts longer than an hour the match back into the doldrums. Sasha Trofimenko, and a third, striking out two. Ukraine stole Final score: Ukraine, 12; Poland, 7. must be replayed from the start. Happily, a 16-year-old and a former Junior seven bases in the game. Tkachenko earned his second victory in the the sun came out in time. tournament, and his ERA for the champi- Championship MVP, pitches a very effec- After the contest, I thanked the French tive five innings for Ukraine, but our own team for their vocal support. Saturday, August 2 onship was an impressive 0.77. In the gold medal game Italy beat the Czechs 11-1. infield gives the game away. We commit Thursday, July 31 Semi-final day. Game 1: Italy (who Ukraine finished with a record of five eight errors, allowing four unearned runs also had a 4-0 record) versus Poland (3-1). wins and only one loss. This is the second while Trofimenko is on the mound. Final Alexander Nikulin, our sponsor from Result: Italy: 22; Poland; 3. Game 2: consecutive year that the Cadet team won score, Russia: 11, Ukraine: 2. Kirovohrad, arrived in Chocen today and Ukraine against the Czechs (3-1). a bronze medal. brought me the medal the Junior Team Friday, September 5 Amazingly, in a town of 8,000, over Final standings: 1. Italy, 2. Czech Ukraine earned in England. Mr. Nikulin, 1,000 people were in attendance to wit- Republic, 3. Ukraine, 4. Poland, 5. France, Our status as a Pool A European team president of the Gorn multinational enter- ness the most exciting game in the tourna- 6. Israel, 7. Austria, 8. Switzerland, 9. is in doubt as we prepare to battle prise, with interests in television, radio ment. The Czechs capitalized on a raft of Slovakia, 10. Hungary. Slovenia. Happily, our batting comes to and newspapers, has sponsored baseball bad defensive plays by the Ukrainian The closing ceremonies followed the life with a bang. Volodymyr Babalych teams in Kirovohrad since 1993. This boys, and jumped out to a 7-2 lead early in championship game. Each team marched hits a grand slam home run in the first summer he contributed financially to aid the game. Our workhorse, Litvinov, proudly onto the field to the playing of inning, Tsarenko goes on a tear with four Ukraine’s Senior, Junior and Cadet teams, pitched into the eighth. Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. Each hits, while Irchenko and Vasyl Antoshko allowing them to participate in European We did not quit. We started bunting country was presented an engraved team add two each. Sergei Makarov was solid championships. and getting clutch hits. In the seventh cup. The top three teams also received on the mound, pitching a complete game, To my dismay, I noticed that the gold inning we finally tied the Czechs 7-7. The appropriate medals, which were engraved. striking out seven, allowing no walks and medal that each boy and coach earned has crowd was stunned. Then the individual awards were pre- only four hits. We win, 11-1. no engraving on it. Then the Czech coach brought in his sented. Ukraine won three major awards: Saturday, September 6 This is very odd. I was also informed top pitcher, Jiri Albrecht, to stop our Top home-run hitter: Holovko. Top base that Team Ukraine did not receive a team charge. Mr. Albrecht kept us off the score- stealer: Blyzniuk. Lowest earned run Relegation game versus Germany. The cup symbolizing our tremendous accom- board in the eighth, and his team squeezed average: Tkachenko. According to the winner remains in the A-Pool, the loser plishment. I write to the British Baseball another two runs out of the tiring Litvinov final statistics, the 15-year-old Holovko drops to 11th place in the tournament and Federation expressing my disappointment to go ahead 9-7. In the top of the ninth, we had a tremendous tournament. Apart from down to the B-leagues. with the medals and the lack of a champi- put two men on base in scoring position, leading in homers (two), he was first in Semenov, who beat the Brits four days onship cup. with two out, when tournament home run total bases (18), second in RBIs (13), earlier, gave up triples to the first two bat- I mail my medal back in protest along leader Holovko stepped to the plate. The fourth in hits (10), fifth in slugging per- ters he faced and was yanked from the with a request that new medals be awarded. top two players of the championship, centage (.720). This young man has a game. A succession of relievers can’t Ukraine and other Eastern European coun- Albrecht and Holovko, faced off. tremendous baseball future. stem the German attack. They score five tries have spent thousands of dollars to take I envisioned a dramatic three-run The versatile Litvinov is another young runs in the first inning and then coast to part in this tournament. We should at least homer to end the game. Holovko took his man who bears watching. He lead the tour- an easy 16-6 victory. The Ukrainian bats receive appropriate medals and awards. home run cut, but grounded out to second nament in strike outs (17), was first in wins were disappointing once again, as several On a positive note, today Ukraine’s base. Albrecht and the Czechs had won. (two), fourth in RBIs (nine), fourth in hits times we had opportunities to do damage (14) and seventh in batting average (.500) but did not come through. All participants received a commemo- Final standings: 1. Italy, 2. Holland, 3. PACKAGES TO UKRAINE rative glass, and a gingerbread cake. All Spain, 4. Russia, 5. France, 6. Belgium, teams received snacks and canned goods 7. Czech Republic, 8. Sweden, 9. for their long journey back home. Team England, 10. Germany, 11. Ukraine, 12. as low as $ .59 per Lb Ukraine would like to thank the Czech Slovenia. Baseball association and the people of Next summer, Ukraine’s Senior Team DNIPRO CO Brno and Chocen for their hospitality. will compete in Vienna, Austria, for the B-Pool Championships. Saturday, August 30 NEWARK, NJ PHILADELPHIA CLIFTON, NJ This is not so bad. We need to play in 698 Sanford Ave 1801 Cottman Ave 565 Clifton Ave After a brief respite in the U.S., I’m more international baseball competitions Tel. 201-373-8783 Tel. 215-728-6040 Tel. 201-916-1543 back in Europe. At 7 a.m. today, 11 play- to get better. I predict that Ukraine will *Pick up service available ers arrived here in Sarcelles, France, to win the B Championship in 1998, and round out the 23-man roster of Ukraine’s will return to Group A in 1999. No. 43 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1997 17

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Third graders collect shoes for orphans

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To subscribe: Send $60 ($40 if you are a member of the UNA) to The Ukrainian Weekly, Evangelical Church holds Ethnic Festival Subscription Department, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054

Visitors to the first Ethnic Festival held at the Ukrainian Evangelical Church in Union, N.J., sample ethnic food at the Europe, North America and South America kiosks. Other kiosks displayed Ukrainian embroidery and Argentinean beads. Music was provided by Ukrainian, Spanish and Portuguese performers in an out- door amphitheater. The Ethnic Festival also featured a children’s puppet theater, clowns, sports and games.

Parish names Man of the Year Retired Col. Bohdan Melnyk of Flushing, N.Y., was named Man of the Year by the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church in Fresh Meadows, N.Y., dur- ing the annual award luncheon. Col. Melnyk was honored for being an active member of the church for almost 30 years, a Ukrainian language instruc- tor in parochial schools, and a partici- pant in numerous church societies and functions. Andrew M. Duda 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1997 No. 43

PREVIEW OF EVENTS Air Ukraine (Continued from page 20) Sunday, November 9 “Stalinism in Ukraine: The Mechanisms of National Airlines Repression (1920s-1930s) and of EAST HANOVER, N.J.: Ukrainian Rehabilitation (1980s-1990s).” The lecture National Women’s League of America will be held in the HURI seminar room, non-stop flights Branch 86 invites the public to attend a 1583 Massachusetts Ave., at 4-6 p.m. presentation by Iryna Kurowyczkyj, vice- president of the UNWLA, on “The Tuesday, November 11 Participation of the UNWLA in BENSALEM, Pa.: The Basilian NEW YORK - KYIV International Conferences,” to be held at Spirituality Center Capital Campaign the Ramada Hotel, 130 Route 10 W., at Committee of the Sisters of St. Basil the 2:30 p.m. Coffee and dessert will be NEW YORK - LVIV Great, Fox Chase Manor, are hosting a served. Donation $5. only 8 hours holiday fashion show and dinner at 7 p.m. SOUTH BOUND BROOK, N.J.: The at the Celebrations banquet facility. The Great service and most affordable prices on the market United Ukrainian Orthodox Sisterhoods at fashion show, produced and directed by the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Jane Kirby Harris of Elkins Park, Pa., will U.S.A. is holding an arts and crafts exhibit benefit the Basilian Spirituality Center For information and reservations, please call: titled “Lets Continue the Traditions of Our Capital Campaign. Tickets for reserved People.” Exhibit hours: noon-8 p.m. All seating are $30, including sit-down dinner 1-800-UKRAINE profits to benefit orphans in Ukraine. For and choreographed fashion show. For more information call (201) 992-6479. more information or to reserve seating call Linda Elia Koch, (215) 379-0628. (1-800-857-2463) PERTH AMBOY, N.J.: The Ukrainian Friday, November 14 or our corporate offices: Assumption School PTA is holding a Christmas bazaar at the school, Meredith NEW YORK: An evening with artis New York - (212) 557-3077 and Jacques streets (off Amboy Avenue), at Andrij Khomyk will be hosted by the New York - (212) 599-0555 11 a.m.-6 p.m. There will be games, wheels, Ukrainian Art and Literary Club and the Ukrainian arts and crafts, Chinese auction, Pershi Stezhi Plast sorority of New York Chicago - (312) 640-0222 raffles as well as an American Ukrainian at the Mayana Gallery, 136 Second Ave., kitchen and baked goods. Santa to visit. For at 7 p.m. The artist will explain the cen- Arrival and departure information: JFK - (718) 656-9896 more information call (732) 826-8721. turies-old technique of painting in reverse Arrival and departure information: JFK - (718) 632-6909 NEW YORK: The Pershi Stezhi Plast on glass. Refreshments will be served. sorority of New York presents an exhibit Saturday, November 15 of painting on reverse glass by Ukrainian Air Ukraine artist Andrij Khomyk. Of Lemko origins, FLORHAM PARK, N.J.: The annual 551 Fifth Ave., Suite 1002, 1005 Mr. Khomyk is a graduate of the Lviv Chornomortsi Doubles Tennis New York, NY 10176 Institute’s Academy of Decorative and Tournament will be held at the Brooklake Fine Arts (1986). His works in the cen- Country Club at 2-6 p.m. After the tourna- turies-old technique of painting in reverse ment, refreshments will be served at the on glass will be on view and for sale at the Ramada Hotel, Route 10, East Hanover. Mayana Gallery, 136 Second Ave., Registration: $80 per team. Checks Air Ukraine - Cargo November 9-16. The exhibit will open payable to Chornomorsti should be sent to: Sunday, November 9, at 1 p.m. and will be Eugene Mandzy, 107 Timberhill Drive, Tel. 718-376-1023, FAX 718-376-1073 followed by a wine and cheese reception. East Hanover, NJ 07936. For more infor- mation call (973) 428-0212 (evenings). Monday, November 10 2307 Coney Island Ave. (Ave.T), Brooklyn, NY 11223 WHIPPANY, N.J.: The Ukrainian CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: The Harvard American Youth Association (SUM-A), Ukrainian Research Institute, as part of its Whippany Branch, will hold an autumn seminar series, is holding a lecture by two dance at the St. John Ukrainian Catholic speakers: Yuri Shapoval, senior research fel- Church Hall, Route 10 and South Jefferson Need a back issue? low, Institute of Ukrainian Archeography, Road, at 9 p.m. Music will be by the If you’d like to obtain a back issue of The Ukrainian Weekly, and Volodymyr Prystaiko, deputy director, Unicorn, with Michael Koziupa and spe- send $2 per copy (first-class postage included) to: Administration, The Ukrainian Weekly, Ukrainian Security Service, on the topic cial guests. 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054.

Northern New Jersey District Committee of the Ukrainian National Association announces that its DISTRICT ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING will be held on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1997 at 4:00 PM at the new UNA main office 2200 Route 10, Parsippany, NJ 07054

Obligated to attend the meeting are District Committee Officers, Branch Officers, Organizers and Convention Delegates from the following Branches:

14, 25, 27, 37, 42, 70, 76, 133, 134, 142, 170, 171, 172, 182, 214, 234, 286, 287, 322, 340, 371, 490

All UNA members are welcome as guests at the meeting.

Meeting will be attended by: UNA Executive Committee and members of General Assembly

District Committee: Eugene Oscislawski, Chairman Marko Datzkiwsky, Secretary Longin Staruch, Treasurer

District Honorary Chairman: Wolodymyr Bilyk John Chomko

IMPORTANT! Advance notice of the number of persons planning to attend from each Branch should be reported by telephoning Ms. Marijka Oscislawski at (973) 292-9800 Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. No. 43 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1997 19

President Kuchma in June. In November, America, Ukraine... the vice-president and President Kuchma (Continued from page 2) will likely co-host a pledging conference THE UKRAINIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. investment. in New York to begin the process of rais- ILLINOIS BRANCH Such reform measures can also prove ing $300 million from the international to be good politics. Creating private sec- community to stabilize the covering over THE UKRAINIAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA AND CANADA, the remains of Unit 4 at Chornobyl. We tor jobs and boosting small business CHICAGO BRANCH could quickly lift public confidence and are proud that under U.S. leadership, the economic prospects. But to do this and G-7 have already pledged $300 million to this project. UKRAINIAN ENGINEER’S SOCIETY OF AMERICA, INC. improve the investment climate, reforms CHICAGO BRANCH are urgently needed to simplify the tax The vice-president’s engagement with structure, ease onerous regulatory and President Kuchma has introduced an licensing requirements, speed enterprise important high-level dynamic that has CORDIALLY INVITE YOUNG LADIES WHO ARE HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS OF SENIORS privatization, and permit relatively unreg- facilitated fast action on important issues. OR COLLEGE FRESHMEN TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR ANNUAL ulated buying and selling of land. It helped secure Ukraine’s approval of Ukraine has one-third of the world’s the Conventional Armed Forces in black earth and was once famed as the Europe flank accord, and accelerated PRESENTATION OF DEBUTANTES progress on the NATO-Ukraine charter. PRESENTATION OF DEBUTANTES “breadbasket of Europe.” Creation of an BANQUET AND BALL TO BE HELD ON efficient land market could therefore Their direct dialogue was key to working bring enormous gains by boosting farm out language that addressed Ukraine’s SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 1998 investment. Promoting transparency and concerns over the basing of foreign AT THE troops on its territory. Further, it has set a predictability in government processes GRAND BALLROOM should also be a priority. framework for constructive interaction at CHICAGO HILTON AND TOWERS HOTEL • Foreign and security policy: the Cabinet level. Secretary of State Ukraine’s foreign and security policy Madeleine Albright met with President CHICAGO, ILLINOIS rests on improving relations with neigh- Kuchma last month in New York. The participation of Secretary of Defense bors and participating more actively in CANDIDATES WISHING TO REGISTER PLEASE WRITE OR CALL: Western security structures, such as William Cohen in “Cooperative NATO’s Partnership for Peace (PFP) and Neighbor,” a PFP exercise in Western THE UKRAINIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA the Organization for Security and Ukraine, underscored U.S. support for 2247 WEST CHICAGO AVENUE Ukraine’s sovereignty and independence. Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). Recently CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60622 Ukraine has scored landmark successes We will continue to work with Ukraine to in foreign policy. The NATO-Ukraine ensure that its advanced weapons and TEL.: 773-278-6262 Charter, concluded in May, provides fur- technologies do not get into the wrong FAX: 773-278-6962 ther recognition of Ukraine’s sovereign- hands. ty. Conclusion of the charter also • Staying engaged: Some challenges in enhanced Ukraine’s confidence in resolv- Ukraine might seem difficult to meet as ing the Black Sea Fleet dispute, the his- parliamentary and presidential elections toric agreement reached with Russia approach. But impending elections should which acknowledged Sevastopol as a not be an excuse to slow reform. Rather, Ukrainian city. Ukraine actively partici- elections in a democracy offer unique pates in the PFP, seeing this as aiding its opportunities for debate and consensus- overall effort to integrate more closely building, for clarifying promising new with the West. ideas and discarding failed concepts. You • American policy: America’s goal and others in the Ukrainian American with Ukraine is to support its develop- community can help. Your moral support, ment as an independent, democratic, and and your experience in a democratic mar- prosperous state having good relations ket economy, can help Ukrainians define with its neighbors and increasing links to their own vision of a better future, with the West and to European institutions. more freedom and more prosperity. Such a Ukraine can be a strong political Please stay engaged, and help Ukrainians and commercial partner for the United stay the course for reform. States, and positively influence its neigh- America and Ukraine have established bors. mechanisms to work through difficult Support for reform is a defining fea- issues together to achieve a common ture of America’s policy toward Ukraine. objective: an independent and sovereign U.S. and Ukrainian experts worked Ukraine, secure within its borders and at together to craft a macroeconomic strate- peace with its neighbors. President gy that could help Ukraine address its Clinton has often said that he sees most pressing economic liability: clearing Ukraine as a cornerstone in his European most wage arrears. U.S. teams are work- security strategy. This is reflected in the ing with Ukrainians in such key areas as level of our engagement, and in our com- defining steps to reduce the scope for cor- mitment to support the steps Ukraine is ruption and helping Ukraine join the ready to take to foster prosperity for its World Trade Organization. We currently own people. In the end this responsibility provide Ukraine on the order of $300 lies with Ukraine, and we are but partners million annually in grants and another who can and will help in the process. $300 million in credits, and we have been Thank you. instrumental in mobilizing billions of dollars in multilateral financial support. This year the U.S. and Ukraine have had intense engagement at the highest Visit TWG website levels. President Bill Clinton met with More information on the 1997 President Kuchma in May, June and Leadership Conference can be seen September. The Gore-Kuchma on The Washington Group’s website Commission met in Washington in May, at http://www.TRYZUB.com/TWG and the vice-president met again with 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1997 No. 43

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Friday, October 31 Pima at Swan Road, at 2 p.m. Donation: $6 per person; proceeds to benefit the NEW YORK: Oksana Krovytska, lead UNWLA. For reservations call Irene soprano, New York City Opera, will make Drewnicky, (520) 795-6689, or Pauline her debut with the Brooklyn Philharmonic Farrell, (520) 294-1835. at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, where she will appear with pianist Mykola Suk in Monday, November 3 a program of works by Mahler and Shostakovich. The concert will be held at WASHINGTON: The Kennan Institute the opera house, 30 Lafayette Ave., at 8 for Advanced Russian Studies is holding a p.m. For additional information call BAM, discussion titled “Ukraine Before the (718) 636-4111. Elections: How is Eastern Ukraine Likely to React?” with Dominique Arel, assistant BALTIMORE: St. Mary Assumption professor, Watson Institute, Brown Greek Catholic Mission Church and the University. The presentation will be held Lemko Association are holding a in the Woodrow Wilson Center, 370 Halloween masquerade ball to be held at L’Enfant Promenade SW, Suite 704, at the Stodola, 1732 E. Lombard St., at 8 noon. p.m.-2 a.m. Music is by Mandry from Lviv. Everyone is welcome. Donation: Saturday, November 8 $15. Proceeds to benefit recent immigrants PASSAIC, N.J.: The Ukrainian American from Ukraine, Slovakia and Poland. For Youth Association (SUM-A), Passaic more information call Ivanna, (410) 342- branch, invites the public to an autumn 7200. dance/zabava, at the Ukrainian Center, Saturday, November 1 240 Hope Ave., beginning at 9 p.m. Featured will be the Burlaky orchestra NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific from Montreal. Advance tickets, at $12, Society is holding a lecture by Dr. Svitlana may be purchased at the Ukrainian Center Oksamytna, senior lecturer and researcher, bar or from members of SUM-A by call- department of sociology, National ing (973) 473-3379, or (201) 323-1703. At University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, the door, admission is $15 per person. For Kyiv who will speak on the topic “A table reservations call Mr. Harhaj, (973) Sociological Analysis: Socio-Political 772-3344. Transformation in Ukraine.” The lecture will be held at the society’s building, 63 JERSEY CITY, N.J.: Ukrainian National Fourth Ave., at 5 p.m. Women’s League of America, Branch 71 is holding its traditional fall dance at the HARTFORD, Conn.: Branches 106 and Ukrainian National Home, 90-96 Fleet St., 93 of the Ukrainian National Women’s starting at 9 p.m. Music is by the Tempo League of America are holding a tradition- orchestra. Tickets: $10. al embroidery dance at the Ukrainian National Home, 961 Wethersfield Ave., CARTERET, N.J.: The Senior Chapter beginning at 9 p.m., with music by Fata of the Ukrainian Orthodox League of St. Morgana. Tickets: adults, $15; students, Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral $10. For table reservations call (860) 563- presents Murder on Cue Mystery Co. in 8139 or (860) 956-1862. “Mama Mia What A Wedding,” to be held at St. Demetrius Community Center, 691 LAS VEGAS: The Ukrainian-American Roosevelt Ave. Tickets: $40 per person, Social Club of Las Vegas will hold a includes cocktail hour, dinner, dancing Nevada Admission Day and Halloween and open bar. For more information call party at 801 Overview Drive. Participants (732) 541-7895. are asked to bring their favorite side dish (salad, dessert, beverages – alcoholic and COATESVILLE, Pa.: Holy Ghost non-alcoholic); the club will furnish and Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 399 Charles Notice to publishers and authors cook meat entrees. Cocktails are at 6 p.m. St., is holding its annual fall bazaar, at 10 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be traditional It is The Ukrainian Weekly’s policy to run news items and/or reviews of newly published followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Admission: $7. For reservations and information call Ukrainian fare, baked goods and crafts. books, booklets and reprints, as well as records and premiere issues of periodicals, only after Mary, (702) 228-2312. For more information call Irene Pashesnik, (610) 384-7285. receipt by the editorial offices of a copy of the material in question. Sunday, November 2 Saturday-Sunday, November 8-9 News items sent without a copy of the new release will not be published. NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J.: The first con- PHILADELPHIA: St. Vladimir Send new releases and information (where publication may be purchased, cost, etc.) to: cert of the New Jersey Youth Symphony, under the direction of Adrian Bryttan, will Ukrainian Orthodox Church will hold its The Editor, The Ukrainian Weekly, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. be held at New Province High School, 35 annual holiday bazaar in the church hall, Pioneer Drive, at 3 p.m. The program 6740 N. Fifth St. Featured will be tradi- includes: Rossini’s overture to the “Italian tional Ukrainian cuisine, eat-in or take-out, Girl in Algiers,” Debussy’s “Prelude to the home baked goods, artwork and crafts, Afternoon of a Faun,” Smetna’s “Moldau” house plants, cemetery wreaths, attic trea- and Gunther Schuller’s “Seven Studies on sures, games and toys. Ample parking is SELF RELIANCE (NEWARK, NJ) Themes of Paul Klee.” available in the church lot on Independence Federal Credit Union Street across from the hall entrance. For 734 SANDFORD AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07106 TUCSON, Ariz.: The Ukrainian National more information call the church office, Tel (201) 373-7839 • http://www.selfreliance.org • Fax (201) 373-8812 Women’s League of America, Branch (215) 927-2287. BUSINESS HOURS: 122, is holding a dinner of traditional Tue & Fri - 12:00 noon to 7 PM • Wed & Thurs - 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM • Sat - 9:00 to 12:00 noon • Mon. - Closed Ukrainian food at the Heidelberg, 4606 E. (Continued on page 18)

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