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Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXVII HE KRAINIANNo. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 1999 EEKLY$1.25/$2 in Ukraine GovernmentT presentsULukashenka, in Kyiv, callsW for Slavic union “Ukraine 2010” by Roman Woronowycz Kyiv Press Bureau economic program KYIV – President Alyaksandr Lukashenka of Belarus reiterated his call for a Slavic union while on a 24-hour working visit to Ukraine on March 12 and announced that plans are being laid for by Pavel Polityuk inclusion of his country in a strategic partnership with Ukraine and Special to The Ukrainian Weekly Russia. KYIV – President Leonid Kuchma, “Sooner or later we will be united,” said Mr. Lukashenka, refer- members of government, the head of the ring to a union of Belarus, Ukraine and Russia, which he supports, central bank and leaders of the Parliament, as he appeared at a press conference with Ukraine’s President together with prominent economists, Leonid Kuchma at the Mariinsky Palace. bankers and academics, took part in a two- The Ukrainian leader had no comments about Mr. day forum on March 10-11 to discuss the Lukashenka’s proclamation, but he did not disagree when the global and domestic strategy for furthering Belarusian president said Ukraine has expressed its willingness to Ukraine’s economic development. take part in discussions that would include Belarus in the strategic “The major task of our meeting was an partnership that Ukraine signed with Russia in 1997, which was attempt to discuss a deepening transforma- recently ratified by Russia’s Federation Council. tion process in Ukraine ... and to substanti- Mr. Lukashenka said he had already obtained the approval of ate strategic targets of stabilization of the Russian President Boris Yeltsin for such talks. economic situation in the country,” As the Belarusian president was arriving in Kyiv, scores of President Kuchma told the assembled at the picketers demonstrated outside the Belarusian Embassy here, conference’s closing. “I think we have ful- demanding that presidential elections in Belarus proceed as previ- filled that task.” ously scheduled before Mr. Lukashenka changed the Constitution The program that the experts analyzed, and dissolved the Belarusian Parliament in 1996. titled “Ukraine 2010,” was prepared last Demonstrators also protested the idea of the Slavic union that year by the government and leading has become Mr. Lukashenka’s holy grail as the Belarusian presi- Ukrainian scholars, and has been approved dent has become increasingly ostracized in the West for his totali- by the National Academy of Sciences. tarian inclinations. Last year he formally bound Belarus to Russia Efrem Lukatsky In line with the program, it is foreseen in an economic union that Moscow has shown little desire to implement while it is still coming to terms with its own economic Belarusian President Alyaksandr Lukashenka (left) with his that Ukraine must cross through three Ukrainian counterpart, Leonid Kuchma, at the Mariinsky thresholds in its economic transformation to (Continued on page 4) Palace in Kyiv. a strong market-oriented society. In the first stage, targeted for the years 1999-2000, the goal is to overcome the huge crisis in the industrial sector and to reach economic stability. With victory in quarterfinals, Kyiv Dynamo ready to go all the way By the end of the second stage, the pro- by Roman Woronowycz gram predicts the beginning of normal eco- Kyiv Press Bureau nomic growth. “During this period, KYIV – Prior to the March-April mad- [Ukraine] will work to radically change ness that evokes emotions in European economic movement,” said Mr. Kuchma. soccer comparable to the NCAA tourna- “An annual rise in the country’s gross ment in the States, Head Coach Valerii domestic product of 6-7 percent has been Lobanovsky of Dynamo Kyiv said that forecast.” this year his team is geared to go all the By the third stage of the 2010 program, way. which will begin in 2006, the country will “We want to win the Champions begin to see its GDP rise to about 8 percent League. This is our intention. There is annually. nothing more to say,” said Mr. Prime Minister Valerii Pustovoitenko, Lobanovsky in December 1998, after who opened the conference, said his gov- Dynamo Kyiv had qualified for its sec- ernment continues to be committed to the ond consecutive European Champions economic reforms begun in 1994, when League Tournament. President Kuchma took office. That goal is now within reach. On “We stated in the program: our policy of March 17, by defeating Real Madrid 2-0, radical market reforms announced in 1994 Spain’s national champions – who also remains unchanged. In the program we took last year’s European crown – the maintain that the objectives of these market Kyiv soccer club took a major step reforms should be reached as quickly as toward fulfilling Coach Lobanovsky’s possible,” Mr. Pustovoitenko underlined. dream. The government said the basis for the Fans of Dynamo Kyiv, who give true market transformation must be a stable meaning to the word derived from Ukrainian currency and low inflation. In “fanatic,” feel no need to wait. Many line with the program, the government already have dubbed the Ukrainian soc- expects to lower annual inflation from 20 cer machine “European champions.” percent in 1998 to 10-12 percent in 2000 “We have been the best for a long and to 5 percent in the 2006-2010 time time. Only our political situation did not Efrem Lukatsky period. allow us to show our capabilities,” said “Financial stability must occupy a lead- soccer fan Viktor Pavliuk, a 32-year-old Dynamo Kyiv forward Andriy Shevchenko drives forward against Real ing place in Ukrainian economic policy... Madrid’s Manuel Sanchis during a UEFA Champions League quarterfinal (Continued on page 4) match in Kyiv. (Continued on page 12) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 1999 No. 12

ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFSNEWSBRIEFS Ukraine’s independent media suffer more woes IMF inclined to resume lending ment,” Reuters quoted Mr. Kuchma’s by Lily Hyde stopped publishing, Polityka announced that spokesman, Oleksander Martynenko, as KYIV – The International Monetary RFE/RL Newsline the printing house Pressa Ukrainy was saying. The president’s decree is widely refusing to resume printing the Kyiv-based Fund on March 16 praised Ukraine for its seen as a bid to appease the International Ukraine’s non-government media have weekly. progress in fiscal and structural reforms. An Monetary Fund, which has demanded radi- suffered a series of recent setbacks that Last November, the state printing house IMF statement said the fund’s board is cal administrative reform before it resumes have further reduced the dwindling number received a Pechersk District Court order scheduled to meet by the end of March to releasing its $2.2 billion loan to Ukraine. of independent media outlets in the country. banning it from printing Polityka. A Kyiv discuss resuming its $2.2 billion loan to (RFE/RL Newsline) Late last month, the trouble-plagued City Court decision early last month Ukraine. “IMF management has decided to opposition daily Kievskie Viedomosti sus- reversed that ruling. propose to the executive board to resume Kuchma criticized for decree pended publication after it ran out of Editor-in-chief Oleh Liashko said the financial assistance to Ukraine,” the state- money. Another opposition newspaper, ment added. The IMF approved the loan in KYIV – Ivan Chyzh, head of the newspaper has paid Pressa Ukrainy an Verkhovna Rada’s Committee for Freedom Polityka, announced that the state printing advance of 28,000 hrv (about $7,200 U.S.) September 1998, but after disbursing $300 press was refusing to publish it, despite a million it suspended further tranches, citing of Speech and Information, has criticized and provided it with 25 tons of paper. Mr. President Leonid Kuchma’s decree reduc- court ruling in the newspaper’s favor. And Liashko said repeated letters and visits the slow pace of reform and poor economic the state broadcasting company temporarily performance. (RFE/RL Newsline) ing the number of ministries and state com- failed to extract any explanation from mittees. “It is a cause of concern that the silenced a private TV channel, while anoth- Pressa Ukrainy. “From February 8 we have er private TV channel claims it is being Rada fails to launch impeachment Information Ministry no longer exists, all legal right to put out the newspaper, but harassed and intimidated. while such illegitimately created state com- unfortunately to date the newspaper hasn’t KYIV – The 450-seat Verkhovna Rada These four cases are the latest chapters mittees [as those for radio and television been issued [by Pressa Ukrainy]. Why? on March 16 voted by 160-57 to begin in a saga of political and financial problems and for publishing and printing] remain,” Because Pressa Ukrainy, with which we encountered by the independent media in impeaching President Leonid Kuchma, but UNIAN quoted Mr. Chyzh as saying. Mr. have worked for three years, now refuses to Ukraine. fell 66 votes short of the majority required Chyzh added that President Kuchma’s renew the contract with the newspaper for for the bill to pass, the Associated Press decree intends to create a monopoly within 1999 and has given absolutely no explana- Kievskie Viedomosti reported. The Communists, who initiated the information sector “to allow easy tion for that refusal,” he said. the impeachment motion, said Mr. Kuchma manipulation” in the upcoming presidential According to Dmytro Chekalkin, presi- While Mr. Liashko said he believes the should be ousted for his refusal to sign a election campaign. Meanwhile, Prime dent of the broadcasting arm of the presidential administration is behind the law on local government that lawmakers Minister Valerii Pustovoitenko commented Kievskie Viedomosti media company, the move, an unnamed Pressa Ukrainy passed one year ago by overriding a presi- that, following the presidential decree, the newspaper does not have the financial spokesman said the company’s decision dential veto. President Kuchma argued that government has now met all requirements resources to continue publishing. The news- was motivated by the newspaper’s financial paper’s deputy editor-in-chief, Irina Titova, the Parliament violated house voting proce- of the International Monetary Fund for the unreliability. Last year, the spokesman said dures in overriding his veto. Commentators said staffers have not been paid for the last Polityka twice broke its contract by stop- resumption of the fund’s $2.2 billion loan to four months and working conditions have say Mr. Kuchma is reluctant to approve the ping publication. Ukraine. The IMF board will meet on become intolerable, as staff have use of law because it would reduce the authority In the meantime, Polityka is due to March 24 to discuss resuming that loan. only three phone lines, four computers and of presidential representatives in the oblasts. restart publication under a new agreement (RFE/RL Newsline) no newswire service or Internet access. (RFE/RL Newsline) reached with another publishing house. Alleged murder plot under investigation Kievskie Viedomosti has been dogged Kuchma suggests Transdniester summit by previous misfortunes, most of which it NART KYIV – President Leonid Kuchma has claims were due to political persecution for KYIV – The Ukrainian president on On the same day that Kievskie ordered that allegations of a murder plot its oppositionist editorial content. Mr. March 16 called for Russia, Ukraine and Viedomosti suspended publication, the pri- against Crimean Supreme Council Chekalkin said a general decline in adver- Moldova to take part in a summit later this vate TV channel National Association of Chairman Leonid Hrach be investigated, tising and unfair competition were major year to discuss the normalization of rela- Radio and Television Broadcasters (NART) InfoBank reported on March 15. That move factors in the newspaper’s demise. Other tions between Moldova and its separatist was taken off the air, its owners claim, was triggered by a letter from former Ukrainian newspapers, he noted, are subsi- Transdniester region, Reuters reported. because of its independent political stance. Parliament Chairman Yevhen Supruniuk dized by companies close to the presidential Leonid Kuchma proposed the summit dur- Volodymyr Tsendrovskyi, president of the published in Krymskaya Pravda. Mr. administration and the current government, ing a meeting with Transdniester leader Igor Ukrainian TV Union and a founder of Supruniuk said that during a conversation in and sell for only 5 or 6 kopiiky (less than 2 Smirnov in Kyiv. President Kuchma’s NART, predicted that this will be only the 1995 or 1996, a “high-ranking [Ukrainian] cents U.S.) per issue. spokesman said Ukraine hopes that Russian Ms. Titova said the editorial staff decid- first in a chain of private channels to be official” offered “to physically eliminate” taken off the air. He called it a “rehearsal President Boris Yeltsin also will participate Mr. Hrach, at that time the first secretary of ed to suspend publication in an attempt to in the summit. (RFE/RL Newsline) attract attention to the newspaper’s plight. for political censorship and economic dicta- the Crimean Communist Party. Mr. She said the newspaper wants its sharehold- torship in the Ukrainian TV market.” Kuchma decrees reduction of Cabinet Supruniuk has been in hiding since ers to pay attention to its problems. The Mr. Tsendrovskyi admitted that NART November 1998, when an arrest warrant newspaper’s major shareholders are the owes 160,000 hrv (about $41,000 U.S.) to KYIV – President Leonid Kuchma has was issued for him on charges of involve- Ukrainian companies Dendi, Dovira, the Ukrainian Radio and Television issued a decree reducing the number of ment in two murders, assault and financial Ukrrichflot and Pryvatbank. Broadcasting Corp., the state company that ministries from 21 to 18. The Ministry of wrongdoing. (RFE/RL Newsline) controls Ukraine’s airwaves. But he argued Information, the Ministry of Science and Polityka that the figure is insignificant compared Technology, and the Ministry for Youth and Power plants free of millennium bug? The same week that Kievskie Viedomosti with the debts of many other broadcasting Family Affairs have been downgraded to KYIV – Oleksander Parkhomenko, head companies, such as the state-run television the status of state committees. The edict of the EnergoAtom state nuclear agency, and radio channels, which he said owe the also eliminated the State Committee for Oil has said the equipment at Ukraine’s nuclear Lily Hyde is a Kyiv-based contributor state broadcasters 62 million hrv. and Gas, and lowered the status of a dozen to RFE/RL. power plants is so obsolete it cannot be NART resumed broadcasting on other state committees and agencies. “The affected by the so-called millennium bug. February 23 after reaching an agreement on main goal is to optimize state power and to paying off its debt. But NART officials still cut out extraneous links in the govern- (Continued on page 18) maintain they are victims of political Saskatchewan business harassment since no other broadcasters owing debts have been taken off the air, FOUNDED 1933 even temporarily. comes Easternto Ukraine Economist STB HE KRAINIAN EEKLY TAn English-languageU newspaperW published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., KYIV – Firms from the Canadian The private television network STB a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. province of Saskatchewan have conclud- recently issued a statement to President Yearly subscription rate: $50; for UNA members — $40. ed three commercial agreements with Leonid Kuchma, claiming its executives Periodicals postage paid at Parsippany, NJ 07054 and additional mailing offices. 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In search- Postmaster, send address Editor-in-chief: Roma Hadzewycz A second agreement with Squire ing the apartment, the gunmen ignored changes to: Editors: Roman Woronowycz (Kyiv) Productions will see joint production of money and valuables, apparently looking The Ukrainian Weekly Andrij Kudla Wynnyckyj (Toronto) two documentaries to be shot in Ukraine for documents. 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280 Irene Jarosewich and Canada. The official says harassment intensified Parsippany, NJ 07054 Ika Koznarska Casanova Meanwhile, publishing company Cocoa after the network broadcast investigative Books signed an agreement with the reports about illegal deals in Ukraine’s The Ukrainian Weekly Archive: www.ukrweekly.com Ukrainian children’s publisher Veselka to lucrative industries that allegedly involve The Ukrainian Weekly, March 21, 1999, No. 12, Vol. LXVII publish several books in English and powerful business groups close to the gov- Copyright © 1999 The Ukrainian Weekly Ukrainian by 2000. ernment. No. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 1999 3 Foreign assistance process for 2000 begins with congressional hearings Ukrainian National Information Service In the Congressional Ukrainian Caucus of the former Soviet Union, most notably economic landscape.” (CUC) testimony presented to the subcom- Ukraine.” Concluding his remarks, the UNIS direc- WASHINGTON – This year’s U.S. for- mittee and endorsed by nearly a dozen Noting the various achievements in tor spoke of the rising fear of Russian hege- eign affairs budget process began with members of the caucus, the signatories Ukraine during the past years, the UNIS mony in the countries once part of the Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright lauded the success of U.S. foreign assis- director cautioned subcommittee members USSR, proclaiming that “the assistance testifying before the Senate Foreign tance programs in Ukraine during the past that the process of overhauling Ukraine’s Ukraine receives from the United States Relations Committee and the House of year. economy and keeping it on the path to would instill economic viability” and at the Representatives International Relations “The United States is well positioned to Committee, respectively, on February 24 democracy is time-consuming, but deserves same time discourage tendencies in neigh- play a key leadership role in assisting and 25. In her testimony Secretary Albright the continued support of the United States. boring Russia “to restore its lost empire.” Ukraine to further establish a pluralistic and highlighted the work of the State In providing his recommendations, Mr. In his response to the witnesses, the democratic society based upon the princi- Department in monitoring world affairs, Sawkiw noted that support is needed for the chairman of the House Foreign Operations ples of law and free-market system,” the providing timely analysis and maintaining following programs: comprehensive com- Subcommittee, Rep. Sonny Callahan (R- CUC letter underlined. U.S. national security interests throughout mercial law reform; enhanced law enforce- Ala.), spoke of various developments in The caucus testimony endorsed contin- the world, including its strategic partnership ment procedures; continued development of Ukraine, including several free and fair ued U.S. foreign assistance to Ukraine with Ukraine. democratic reform and the formation of elections and the problems associated with whereby “the objectives of peace, stability In her written testimony to the relevant non-governmental organizations (NGOs); economic reform in such a large country. committees, Ms. Albright stated that “we and democracy in Central and East Europe as well as the revitalization of Ukraine’s Having noted disputes with American [the United States government] work with have been enhanced because the United agricultural and energy sectors. investors in Ukraine, Chairman Callahan others to bring nations closer together States remains actively engaged, through The UNIS director was most vocal proceeded to acknowledge that some have around basic principles of democracy and U.S. foreign assistance, in a bilateral rela- regarding the certification process that been resolved, while others, it is hoped, will law, open markets and a commitment to tionship with Ukraine.” Ukraine has undergone in the past two soon be explicated. peace.” As members of the CUC, Reps. Maurice years. Mr. Sawkiw urged subcommittee Rep. Callahan stated that Ukraine was The secretary of state summarized Hinchey (D-N.Y.) and Bob Schaffer (R- members to forego a certification process the “shining star” of the former Soviet events occurring worldwide and described Colo.), both of Ukrainian heritage, attested that embroils U.S. and Ukrainian govern- Union and characterized Ukraine as the how U.S. global leadership helps to sustain to the reforms undertaken by the Ukrainian ment officials in resolving U.S. business leader in reform efforts. government in the past year. complaints in Ukraine. Mr. Sawkiw cau- UNIS Director Sawkiw responded to this Rep. Hinchey expressed his “strong sup- tioned that “certification based upon the res- comment by acknowledging that, given The U.S. president’s port for full funding of the president’s FY olution of business disputes of several continued U.S. assistance to Ukraine, 2000 request for assistance to Ukraine,” American investors in Ukraine would paint “Ukraine will still be” that shining-star in Fiscal Year 2000 which amounts to $219 million. In his a distorted picture of Ukraine’s political and the eyes of the United States. foreign aid budget review of the improvements and reforms occurring in Ukraine, Rep. Hinchey men- request includes tioned Ukraine’s passage of a state budget, $219 million for the modernization of the nation’s account- ing system (to bring it up to international Lazarenko moved to San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO – Pavlo Lazarenko, New York to San Francisco so I can be Ukraine. standards), and efforts to streamline its pub- former prime minister of Ukraine, who was close to my wife and children, who are liv- lic administration sector. Rep. Hinchey detained by the U.S. Immigration and ing in the Bay area. This relocation will acknowledged that “combating corruption, Naturalization Service as he sought to enter allow me an opportunity to work more which persists as a remnant of the former its presence in various critical regions. In the U.S. on February 19, has been relocated closely with my legal counsel to better pre- particular, Secretary Albright, who one Soviet Union, remains a substantial chal- lenge for the current Ukrainian govern- from an INS facility in New York to one in pare for my political asylum hearing. It will week earlier had reported to Congress San Francisco, where hearings on his also give me a chance to spend time with about the reform efforts in Ukraine and the ment.” Rep. Hinchey also highlighted Ukraine’s request for political asylum will continue. my wife and children, whom I dearly miss. resolution of some business disputes there, The change of venue allows Mr. At this point, no date has been set for my acknowledged the “high importance” foreign policy and its strategic partnership with the United States. “In addition to the Lazarenko to be closer to his family, now full political asylum hearing. When that accorded the strategic partnership between staying in the San Francisco area. hearing is held, I will have an opportunity to Ukraine and the United States. economic reforms facilitated by this fund- ing [U.S. foreign assistance to Ukraine],” Through his San Francisco-based attor- fully present my case. I remain confident “In 1999 we will continue to support ney and his Boston-based communications that once U.S. officials have a clear under- Ukraine’s economic and political reforms, continued Rep. Hinchey, “Ukraine has reaf- firmed its role as a vital strategic partner of counsel, Mr. Lazarenko issued a statement standing of all the facts in this matter they press for a free and fair presidential elec- to the news media in which stated, in part: will grant my request.” tion, deepen our cooperation under the the United States, evidenced by its refusal to participate with Russia in providing “On March 12 in New York, before an The statement, which was disseminated NATO-Ukraine Charter, and strengthen our immigration judge, I reaffirmed my desire by the PR Newswire, also refuted press joint non-proliferation efforts,” she noted. nuclear technology to Iran.” By continuing U.S. assistance to Ukraine, Rep. Hinchey to seek political asylum in the U.S. I am reports circulating in Ukraine that Mr. Members of Congress commended thankful to the immigration judge for grant- Lazarenko had been denied political asylum Secretary Albright for her vociferous work stated that the funds “will facilitate further ing my request for a change of venue from in the U.S. on behalf of U.S. interests around the reform of Ukraine’s civil code and com- world. mercial law.” Rep. Sam Gejdenson (D-Conn.), ranking Rep. Schaffer began his remarks by stat- member of the House International ing that “as a co-chair of the Congressional Relations Committee, discussed the “long- Ukrainian Caucus, my goal is to build a BUSINESS IN BRIEF term commitment” of the United States in strong relationship between the United helping to rebuild the devastated Western States and Ukraine.” Rep. Schaffer listed European nations after World War II or run Ukraine’s achievements in foreign and Polish trade and JV links agreed upon domestic policy, as it continues on its path the risk of abdicating to communism as the KYIV – Following the February 24 meeting of the Ukrainian-Polish Commission on toward “establishing a strong and stable Soviet empire spread throughout all of Trade, a number of protocols have been signed stating the intention of both parties to create democratic government.” The congressman Europe. According to Rep. Gejdenson, this joint ventures and cooperate in the development of a railroad, motorway and the Odesa- added that any “discontinuation of the for- responsibility remains with the United Brody-Gdansk oil pipeline. Probably most significant was the agreement on cooperation in eign assistance earmark could defeat years States, as countries recently freed from the construction of the Odesa-Brody-Gdansk oil pipeline. Prime Minister Jerzy Buzek of of progress in this important democracy oppressive regimes begin the long and Poland, in Ukraine on a two-day official visit, said, “Poland considers this project to be very and weaken the aspiring partnership arduous process of building democratic and promising,” adding “the transportation of Caspian oil to European markets via this pipeline between our two nations.” free-market states. should bring about an oil price drop of $20-30 (U.S.) per ton.” Mr. Buzek and his Ukrainian Other members of Congress, such as Rep. Schaffer advocated several pro- counterpart, Valerii Pustovoitenko, confirmed that agreement has been reached to create Rep. Tom Lantos (R-Calif.), warned the grams for the subcommittee to evaluate JVs for the production of road-building machinery, cranes and farm equipment. In the ener- secretary of state about “creeping isolation- for the next fiscal year. In particular, gy sector, Ukraine and Poland agreed to jointly modernize power units at the Ukrainian ism [of the United States]” and the need Rep. Schaffer mentioned the need to tar- Burshtyn and Dobrotvir thermal power plants, and to complete the Khmelnytskyi to “not to have exit strategies” (i.e., to remain get U.S. assistance toward transforming Rzeszow electricity power line. The commission also reiterated the intention to continue engaged) with certain countries in the Ukraine’s legal and judicial systems to joint construction of the Yahotyn-Dorohusk motorway crossing and construction of a west world. combat corruption, thus providing the European-standard railway linking Peremyshl in Poland with Lviv, as well as to simplify programs needed to enhance law Public witnesses testify mutual certification and recognition of standards for medicines. Ukraine and Poland also enforcement in Ukraine. agreed to create systems for direct bank payments and insurance of investment projects. A public witness hearing before the The final public witness to testify on (Eastern Economist) Foreign Operations Subcommittee of the behalf of continued U.S. foreign assistance House of Representatives Appropriations to Ukraine was the director of the UCCA’s Experts dismiss chances of EU membership Committee was held on March 4. Washington bureau, the Ukrainian National Testifying in support of sustained foreign Information Service (UNIS). Michael KYIV – Peter Goven, a professor from the University of North London, said on January assistance to Ukraine for Fiscal Year (FY) Sawkiw Jr. commended the subcommittee 19 that Ukraine can’t expect to be accepted into the European Union in the near future due 2000 were two members of the for its support of last year’s appropriations to two factors: the poverty of the country and the slow pace of development toward a Congressional Ukrainian Caucus (CUC), bill that led to increased funding of the Western economy. Speaking during a roundtable titled “The European Union: Status and and a representative from the Ukrainian FREEDOM Support Act (FSA). “This Perspectives,” Mr. Goven said he also regards Ukraine’s unregulated migration as a poten- Congress Committee of America (UCCA). engagement,” stated Mr. Sawkiw, “increas- tial threat to the EU. Vadym Hrechanynov, president of the Atlantic Council of Ukraine, an Formal written testimonies also were sub- es America’s leadership role in sustaining international cooperation organization, also dismissed the possibility of Ukraine’s EU mem- mitted for the permanent record of the pro- economic development and strengthening bership in the immediate future. He argued that Ukraine is not yet ready, and currently pos- ceedings. democratic principles throughout the states (Continued on page 13) 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 1999 No. 12

come to an agreement on the most ele- more reserved and cynical about the role geopolitical situation must be accepted. Lukashenka, in Kyiv... mentary of matters, if what happened in of the Russian-dominated organization. “We must accept the realities that now (Continued from page 1) Kyiv during the Lukashenka visit can be “What about the CIS? It barely exists,” exist on the European continent,” explained upheaval. used as a barometer. The two sides could said President Kuchma. “We haven’t met President Kuchma. “Regardless of what we In clamoring for a political union of not agree on how much money, if any- in a year.” declare, how loudly we shout, the position Kyiv, Moscow and Miensk, Mr. thing, Kyiv owes Miensk for trade dis- In an attempt to lure Ukraine further of NATO will not change.” crepancies between 1992 and 1995 that into the CIS structures that Kyiv thus far Lukashenka has said such a political part- The 100 or so protesters who picketed arose after Ukraine dropped the Soviet has been reluctant to join, Mr. the Belarusian Embassy, mostly supporters nership is needed to give the region eco- ruble as it national currency in 1992. Lukashenka went so far as to suggest that and members of the Rukh Party, the nomic stability and a confederation that Ukraine has resisted a Belarusian it may be time for a Ukrainian to take the Congress of Ukrainian Nationalists and the would equal the power and prestige of the demand that Kyiv repay a debt of $217 mil- helm of the 10-nation confederation of Youth – Hope of Ukraine Association European Union. lion, while arguing that it owes nothing former Soviet republics whose history emphasized that Ukraine does not need In Ukraine, at least one political leader because the debt was incurred by private has been marked by disagreement and closer ties with Belarus. openly expressed support for a “Great legal entities of the two countries. internal conflict. “The Belarus of today is reminiscent Slavic Brotherhood.” The two sides did, however, find agree- “I see a certain objective here. As jour- of the pre-war era,” said National Deputy “The most important thing we talked ment and signed memoranda on an acceler- nalists have said, Ukraine has not signed Pavlo Movchan, a member of the Rukh about was an economic union, one political ated citizenship process for former citizens some CIS treaties. This way it may have faction in the Parliament. “If we must doctrine and a single legal system for a fra- returning home, and for expedited customs to,” explained Mr. Lukashenka. trade with Belarus, then for what? Aren’t ternal union of the Slavic people,” said the procedures at the countries’ common bor- For his part, Mr. Kuchma would only we capable of manufacturing our own chairman of Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada, der. say that his administration would “consider tractors? Our own factories are at a stand- Oleksander Tkachenko, after his meeting The two presidents, who decided to keep the proposal.” still.” with the Belarusian leader on March 13. in closer contact by meeting once a quarter, Mr. Kuchma also did not echo his Serhii Zhyshko, a member of the presid- Mr. Tkachenko has expressed support for a also agreed that the Commonwealth of guest’s vocal opposition to the entry of ium of the Congress of Ukrainian Slavic union several times before, initially Independent States is an impotent organiza- Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic Nationalists. called the effort to bring during Ukrainian Independence Day cele- tion that needs major reform and restructur- into NATO, which occured on March 12. Ukraine into a union with Russia and brations in August 1998 and then most ing. While Mr. Lukashenka was declaring the Belarus a move by Communists and recently in Miensk last month. While President Lukashenka waxed on need for Belarus to reinforce its armed Parliament Chairman Tkachenko “to revive However, even if a move towards such about the need for a strong CIS, his forces, Mr. Kuchma merely stated that the the Russian Empire and again threaten the a union proceeds, it will be difficult to Ukrainian counterpart remained a bit expansion is a fait accompli and the new world.”

his services with another team in the European league next year – seemed like With(Continued victory... from page 1) a toddler who had lost his parents at a car- banker, who then uncovered a blue-yellow nival during the first half of this match. Ukrainian flag and screamed to no one in After the break he finally carved out his particular, “Kyiv.” avenue along the left side of the field and At least a few thousand others had the slammed home the first goal on a rebound same feeling hours before Dynamo at the 16-minute mark of the second half. reached the European championship semi- His handiwork energized his teammates finals, the furthest it has gone since and now Dynamo became the attacker, with touch-toe passing and quick strikes Ukraine became an independent country. deep into enemy territory. The sluggish- Last year the team had reached the quarter- ness was gone. Tentativeness became sure- finals, only to suffer a convincing defeat at footedness. the hands of Italy’s Juventus club. With 10 minutes still left on referee Chants of “Kyiv, Kyiv,” along with the Anders Frisk’s watch, Serhii Rebrov, con- incessant blaring of small, hand-held sidered the next hottest item on the horns, echoed on the city streets near the European soccer market after Shevchenko, stadium hours before the game that fans delicately returned a pass to his surging believed would be the toughest challenge fellow soon-to-be millionaire in a classic for the yet-uncrowned kings of European give-and-go. With Shevchenko’s move to soccer. There also were flags wherever you the goal it was all but over. looked – dark blue and yellow, light blue The players on the field were not the and gold, small ones held by individual only show in town this night, because the and large canopies held aloft by groups. Ukrainian fans, who came from all regions A group of Dynamo soccer zealots, who of the country, put on a spectacle equal to gathered a half mile away from the stadi- what they witnessed in Kyiv’s Republican um as is their custom before important Stadium. matches, performed what can only be Theirs, however, was not a slow-to- called a ritual, of some sort. “Let us drink develop contest. It started early, and held the blood of the Spaniards. Then victory its energy to the end. will be ours,” said a 20-somethinger, who At 2 p.m. scalpers were near the stadi- identified himself only as Aliosha. um, searching for suckers to pay double Having solemnly listened to this pro- and triple the 30-hrv price of sold tickets. nouncement, his eight compadres swilled Fans with beer in mind, and, of course, from a bottle of red cranberry vodka. soccer as well, gathered in smaller and The crowd of nearly 100,000, nearly all larger groups to analyze every aspect of of the male persuasion, finally managed to the upcoming match and to prognosticate squeeze itself through the turnstiles and its outcome. into the stadium minutes before the match One young Kyivan, so enthused with Efrem Lukatsky between the two soccer power houses the event that he had been near the stadium Real Madrid’s Raul Gonzalez (left) prevents Kyiv Dynamo midfielder Vasyl began. since 10 a.m., said he had counted 110 Kardash from reaching the ball during their quarterfinal match. Then, however, all the excitement and buses that had arrived from the regions. expectation was dulled quickly by a Kyiv The honking of horns, the faces painted After Dynamo had won, as he explained, against either Manchester United of team that could not get a handle on the in blue and yellow, the Russian-language he was immediately returning home and England, Bayern Munich of Germany or ball or, it seemed, the desire to play the chants of “Ukraine forever,” and “Kyiv would be at work in the morning. Juventus of Italy, all champions of their game. rules,” were sufficient proof of what The Ukrainian government soccer national leagues. On March 19 (as this Only goalkeeper Oleksander Hryhorii Surkis, owner of the Dynamo “mafia,” led by Mr. Surkis, a member of paper went to press) they were to draw for Shovkovsky kept Dynamo in the match Kyiv club and a national deputy of the Ukraine’s Parliament, and his business opponents. Then, in three weeks the semi- during the first half with two sure-handed Social Democratic Party (United) in partner, Viktor Medvedchuk, today the finals are to begin. stops of shots by a Madrid team that was Ukraine’s Parliament called “the best inter- Parliament’s second vice-chairman, along To an extent, Dynamo Kyiv has been hell-bent on attacking – in the first half national public relations campaign about with Prime Minister Valerii Pustovoitenko, disregarded on the sports pages of anyway. Ukraine that exists.” and former President Leonid Kravchuk European soccer, but today it is a force that Dynamo played as if the 28-degree tem- A car with Crimean license plates, cov- were joined for the game by the country’s must be reckoned with. Western Europeans perature at game time had slowed their ered with road dirt probably as a result of current head of state, Leonid Kuchma. are coming to realize that Ukraine may just blood into molasses. the 12-hour trip from Ukraine’s (National Deputy Yevhen Marchuk was a win it all this year. But, after their first half of navel gazing, autonomous republic to the capital, was no-show.) Rob Hughes, chief sports writer for The Dynamo emerged as if with a flame plastered with slogans in support of the Ukraine’s government television station Times of London said as much on March 3 beneath their derrieres. Suddenly, they Dynamo team. “Sevastopol is for Kyiv, captured Mr. Kuchma pacing back and on the pages of the International Herald realized they had legs. today,” read one. forth, deep in thought, during the dismal Tribune. “Kyiv Dynamo has, without Andriy Shevchenko, whose slim frame The car’s owner explained that he had first half. It’s not clear what was on his doubt, the ability to win the trophy,” said and gazelle-like stride has become a syn- taken the day off by calling in sick the pre- mind: the presidential election, or the dis- the respected sports commentator. onym for Ukrainian soccer – and who vious day and had left his home town in ordered state of the Dynamo attack. Dynamo Coach Lobanovsky could some say may get $30 million dollars for the morning to be in Kyiv for the game. Ukraine now goes to the semifinals only agree. No. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 1999 5

Ukrainian Canadian Students Union votes to accept U.S. clubs CALGARY, Alberta – The Ukrainian lished clubs during congress,” added Mr. Canadian Students Union (known by its Tyrkalo, specifically citing the roundtable Ukrainian Canadian Students Union Executive for 1999-2000 Ukrainian-based acronym, SUSK) has discussions and the Presidents’ Forum as recently joined the world trend to go inter- valuable. President, Mychailo Ilnycky national. Mr. Belej added that he enjoyed seeing VP Internal, Pavlo Horbal Over the weekend of February 18 to 21, the huge delegation from Edmonton – by Treasurer, Jeannette Mandrusiak SUSK held its 46th annual congress in far the largest at this year’s congress. “I Secretary, Christine Prystajecky Calgary. SUSK is the umbrella organiza- saw potential with the members who were VP Mountain Region, Andrij Tyrkalo tion of all Ukrainian student clubs in present at congress, and I personally feel VP Prairie Region, vacant Canada. Twenty-seven delegates from confident that these people will do a good VP Great Lakes Region, Marta Stangret across Canada voted to give U.S. clubs job in rebuilding the U. of A. club.” VP Laurentian Region, Andrij Zelenko associate membership in SUSK. “This On the social side, congress delegates Directors for Communications and Publications, Markian Mykytiuk, Pavlo Oleskevych means that they will be allowed to attend and the local Calgary Ukrainian Student Projects Director, Anna Marzotto SUSK functions, and use SUSK as a tool Organization had the chance to participate Director for External Organizations (Ukrainian), Orest Szczurko for rebuilding and strengthening their own in a variety of activities. At the opening Director for External Relations, Roman Zakaluzny clubs,” said the outgoing SUSK president, night wine and cheese party, delegates met Alumni and Archives Directors, Miroslawa Hirna, Lisa McDonald Lubko Belej, of Brock, Saskatchewan. with the “Who’s Who” of the Calgary Immediate Past President, Lubko Belej The 46th congress saw the culmination Ukrainian scene, including Marlene Mysak, of a yearlong study into the feasibility of president of the Ukrainian Canadian U.S. affiliate membership into SUSK. The Professional and Business Association of Horbal. “However, I challenge anyone to Canadian community. “Watch for us. We Federation of Ukrainian Student Calgary. show me one thing wrong with getting will be visible,” said a beaming Mr. Organizations of America (SUSTA) was Students also filled two school buses for Ukrainians together from across the conti- Ilnycky, who expressed his happiness at the SUSK’s counterpart in the U.S., until it fell a Calgary-wide pub-crawl, with an authen- nent to develop meaningful ideas for stu- prospect of working with an executive he apart some years ago, leaving America’s tic western bar on the itinerary. dent clubs and Ukrainians in general. If described as “dynamic and capable.” Ukrainian students stranded. Saturday night saw the traditional con- they can find a better way to stimulate the “This is the year that SUSK will make SUSK did not debate the “revolutionary” gress banquet. The guest speaker, Bishop interests of young Ukrainians in keeping its presence felt,” Mr. Ilnycky emphasized. constitutional amendment for long. “We Stephen Soroka of Winnipeg, gave a our organizations alive and vibrant, please, Although the elected executive has feel that SUSK will benefit a lot from the speech aimed at students at the dawn of a by all means, let us know,” he added. members from across Canada, this is the U.S. clubs, and vise versa,” said Mr. Belej. new millennium. Mike Anisimovicz, one of Christine Prystajecky and Janet Huang, first time that SUSK’s core executive will After some discussion, the constitutional the organizers of the event, described were two of the many Calgarians who put be based in Calgary. Asked whether this amendment was passed unanimously. Bishop Soroka’s address as “ideal for the hundreds of hours into organizing this will pose a problem, being geographically “For the immediate future,” continued participants, and truly a speech suited for year’s event. “I’m glad it’s over,” said Ms. distanced from the Ukrainian belt of Mr. Belej, “I see the border towns joining, the times.” Huang, visibly relieved. Edmonton-Winnipeg-Toronto, Mr. Ilnycky and maybe some day both Canadian and Most delegates left Calgary pleased at “I think we’ll look back on this in a few responded that he is not concerned. “We U.S. students will work together to make how events transpired. Pavlo Oleskevych weeks time, and only then realize just how are always in touch with one another our Ukrainian student voices heard of Toronto described Congress ’99 as well things went,” added Ms. Prystajecky. through e-mail and the phone. Plus, mem- throughout the world. This is a revolution- “absolutely stupendous – not one iota of The Calgary organizers were not the bers of the executive will be meeting with ary phase for SUSK.” detail was overlooked.” only ones involved with making Congress each other in person, just like in years The congress also saw the reawakening “Everything went well and I could not ’99 happen. “We had a lot of sponsors, both past,” he explained. of a once mighty giant, the University of see any way that things could have gone individuals and corporate,” said Ms. Pictures of Congress ’99, as well as the Alberta Ukrainian student organization. “A any better,” said a fatigued Jonathan Prystajecky. “Without them, we would not full list of resolutions, are available at the few years back, this club was one of the Cholak of Edmonton. Orest Szczurko of have been able to make a go of it.” SUSK website, at http://www2.susk.ca/susk/ cornerstone clubs in SUSK,” said Mr. Waterloo, Ontario, added that congress was Incoming SUSK President Mychailo Congress 2000 is to be held in eastern Belej. “super fun, and, (more importantly), super Ilnycky has promised that SUSK will Canada. An exact venue will be specified The University of Alberta Ukrainian productive.” American student Adrian increase its exposure in the Ukrainian in the coming months. Student Society (USS), based in Deputat: said “I encourage anyone who is Edmonton, was once a pillar in the thinking about going next year to just go Ukrainian Canadian student network. It has and think about how to pay for it later. For THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC. spent the last few years in a “rebuilding” what you get, it’s very cheap.” announces phase. “There is no shortage of people who are “We’re a young group, on average,” said quick to dismiss all student organizations current USS President Andrij Tyrkalo. “We as drinking clubs and excuses to party,” THE SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS and AWARDS PROGRAM learned a lot from the other, more estab- said Windsor, Ontario, student Pavlo For Undergraduate Students - UNA Members FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 1999/2000 UTS holds 30th general assembly According to the decision taken by the General Assembly in November 1998, the program of UNA fraternal services to its student members will include two types of financial rewards: PITTSBURGH – The membership of gram, the address of Dr. Myron B. UNA AWARDS - to be given out depending on student's year of studies. the Ukrainian Technological Society of Kuropas, jointly sponsored with the Pittsburgh met at its 30th general assem- Pittsburgh District Committee of the SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM - six to nine awards with specific designations. bly to hear reports on the activities of Ukrainian National Association, and the 1998, to elect officers, board members and annual dinner-dance at which debutantes a) Scholarships and Awards will be granted to UNDERGRADUATE students attending auditors, and to make plans for the coming were introduced and the Ukrainian of the accredited colleges or universities studying towards their first bachelor's degree and to year. Year Award was presented to IBM Fellow high school graduates. The general assembly, which begins the Dr. Lubomyr T. Romankiw. society’s 30th year of service to the Elected to serve in 1999 were Mr. b) Applications for Special Scholarships or UNA Awards will be accepted from students Pittsburgh Ukrainian community, was Kostecki, president; Ihor Havryluk, vice- who have been ACTIVE UNA MEMBERS for at least TWO YEARS by JUNE 1 of the brought to order at 3 p.m. on Sunday, president; Kristina M. Kincak, secretary; filing year. February 28, at The University Club in the Mr. Kotow, treasurer; Marta Pisetska Oakland section of Pittsburgh by President Farley, Ms. Grimm, Stephen Haluszczak, Applications and required enclosures must be sent to the UNA in ONE MAILING Charles P. Kostecki. Dr. James Huha, Michael Korchynsky, and be POSTMARKED not later than JUNE 1. After approval of the minutes of the 29th Ulyana Panchisin and Ms. Walenchok, Incomplete and/or late entries will be automatically disqualified. general assembly, the financial report was board members. Mr. Hyrshchyshyn, Peter given by Nickolas C. Kotow, treasurer, G. Hlutkowsky and Theodosy I. Sywy which was recommended for approval by were elected auditors. UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC. Bohdan Hyrshchyshyn, chairman of the President Kostecki appointed Halya S. SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE auditing committee. Polatajko as liaison to the Federation of Irene K. Grimm and Debra A. Ukrainian American Business and 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054 Walenchok, co-chairs, presented the schol- Professional Associations. arship committee report. In 26 years the Plans for 1999 include a membership society has awarded some 244 scholarships drive, continued cooperation with the Please send me a scholarship application for the 1999/2000 school year to tri-state area students totaling $90,450. PCIV, more advertising of sponsored Additionally, last year the society provided events through Ukrainian and American Name: ______scholarship funds for students in Ukraine media, intensified cooperation with other through Smoloskyp, Inc. Ukrainian organizations, and sponsorship Address: ______Also delivered and discussed were of more activities to educate both the reports on cooperation with the Pittsburgh Ukrainian and American communities City: ______State: ______Zip Code: ______Council for International Visitors, which is about present-day Ukraine. hosting visitors from Donetsk, Ukraine, The Ukrainian Technological Society I am a member of UNA Branch ______through the United States Information may be contacted by writing to P.O. Box Agency’s “Community Connections” pro- 4277, Pittsburgh, PA 15203. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 1999 No. 12

NEWS AND VIEWS THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY NATO and the future Post-World War II relief committee Referring to the admission to NATO of the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland, formalized just six weeks before the alliance celebrates its 50th anniversary, Javier adapts work to Ukraine’s new needs Solana, secretary-general of NATO, wrote in The Economist (March 13): “As a by Larissa Kyj York, the UUARC sponsored a visit to the U.S. by Dr. Andrii Serdiuk, Ukraine’s min- geopolitical landmark, its significance can hardly be overstated... It means that in the Changes in modern Ukraine require that new Europe, destiny is no longer determined by geography. It signals the return of a ister of health. The purpose of his visit was the Ukrainian diaspora in the West adopt to sign a contract for the discounted pur- Europe of sovereign and self-confident nations, which are no longer the object of new approaches, new viewpoints and new other countries’ ambitions, but determine their own fate. It means that Europe is grow- chase of disinfecting materials for ways of aiding Ukraine. As much as transi- Ukrainian hospitals. Taking advantage of ing together, and that this process is now irreversible.” tions from one political system to another Meanwhile, at the accession ceremony on March 12, Czech Foreign Minister Jan the occasion, Dr. Serdiuk acquainted him- and from a planned to a market economy self with the functioning of American hos- Kavan said that by joining NATO his country is accepting “the guarantee that it will were desired, they have also been painful never again become the victim of a foreign invasion,” as was the case in 1968. pitals and with the nature of firms that pro- for the inhabitants of Ukraine. vide medical insurance. Hungarian Foreign Minister Janos Martonyi said that while Hungarians have often Given such a substantial reinterpretation complained of “being abandoned or standing alone,” that is in the past.” Polish In 1997 the UUARC also started a new of the structure of government, it is diffi- project, named “Eyeglasses for Orphans.” Foreign Minister Bronislaw Geremek said, “today, Poland returns where she belongs.” cult to choose the appropriate path in aid- In Ukraine, the three states’ accession was welcomed as “a demonstration of the With the generous financial support of ing Ukraine. That is why many organiza- people who responded to this initiative, right of any nation to decide on the means to ensure its own security,” and NATO’s tions, including the United Ukrainian open-door policy was lauded as “a guarantee of strengthening security and stability in and in cooperation with Ukraine’s American Relief Committee (UUARC), Ministry of Education, the UUARC cov- Europe and in the Euro-Atlantic region as a whole.” As for the public reaction, NATO are faced with the issue of generating expansion was hailed in Kyiv as some 1,000 Ukrainians formed a “live chain” on ered the cost ($58,000) of making eye- novel ideals and approaches. glasses for every needy child examined by March 12 connecting the Polish, Czech and Hungarian embassies. At its last annual meeting on November Indeed, the significance of what occurred in Independence, Mo., on March 12 is a doctor-specialist in 13 regions of 14, 1998, a careful analysis of the Ukraine. Dr. Ivan Kark is responsible for enormous – and not only for NATO members, but for all of Europe. Although many in UUARC’s performance was conducted this post-Cold-War era argue that Russia is no longer a threat, the new members, and the implementation of this program. and its most important projects were high- Last year the UUARC shipped eight others formerly in the Soviet sphere, certainly would not agree. lighted. And, if anyone doubts that Russia and its minions remain a threat to Ukraine, one containers of aid to the following regions In searching for the optimal plan of needn’t look any further than the events of recent weeks, to wit, the vote orchestrated of Ukraine: Lviv, Kyiv, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv action, the UUARC’s first step in 1996 by Chairman Oleksander Tkachenko in the leftist-dominated Verkhovna Rada to join and Dnipropetrovsk. The UUARC was to organize a conference of Ukrainian the CIS Inter-Parliamentary Assembly, and the Kyiv visit by Belarusian President received a grant from the USAID toward American aid organizations and commit- Alyaksandr Lukashenka, who advocated his vision of a “Slavic union” that many see covering the shipping expenses. One con- tees for the purpose of creating a database as nothing less than restoration of the old Russian/Soviet empire. tainer was sent to Ukrainians in Romania, on aiding Ukraine. Unfortunately, despite The foregoing illustrates why anyone who truly supports Ukraine’s independence with costs covered by the UUARC. The support for such an idea, the project has also appreciates and welcomes NATO’s enlargement. As Secretary-General Solana UUARC also financed a shipment of aid to not been realized because the question- noted, after “40 years of East-West standoff and one post-cold war decade,” NATO is Ukrainians in Kazakstan; among all naire on this subject was not completed by now set to play the role of “promoter of security” and “guarantor against aggression.” Ukrainian settlements in the former Soviet the various organizations. Furthermore, NATO has proclaimed that it will continue its policy of enlargement, and Union, these people are the most needy The creation in March 1997 of the several Central and East European countries are now preparing for NATO member- and their living conditions are probably the UUARC Information Bureau turned out to ship. It is not inconceivable that Ukraine, too, may seek to join. most desolate. Aid also continues to be a very important and necessary step in Thus, as we greet the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland on their new member- Ukrainians in Brazil and Argentina. providing services to Ukrainians who have ship in the alliance, we look toward a future that will encompass even more nations in The UUARC maintains two permanent arrived in the United States in recent years. a shared vision of a peace and security. representative offices in Ukraine to coor- The bureau is managed by Metodij dinate its activities: one in Kyiv, managed Boretsky and legal services on immigra- by Vira Prynko, and the other in Lviv, tion matters are provided by lawyer Andre managed by Dr. Dyda. The primary role March Michniak. The bureau assists newcomers of these bureaus is to distribute aid arriv- Turning the pages back... in the interpretation of immigration issues ing in containers to organizations, board- and legal extension of residence in the ing schools, schools, hospitals and old- United States, in obtaining employment age homes. 21 authorization and Social Security numbers, These bureaus also provide one-time and related matters. financial assistance to families of deceased 1868 Baron Mykola Vasylko, born on March 21, 1868, in From October 1993 to November 1996 miners, families with many children and Chernivtsi, the regional capital of Bukovyna, into a local aristo- the UUARC benefited from a federal grant citizens who have suffered from Soviet cratic family, was among the most dynamic figures to emerge on to implement an assistance program for government repression. Funds are also the political and diplomatic scene at the turn of the century, but physically handicapped children in 10 allocated for performances of Christmas had the misfortune of doing so on a losing side. boarding schools and orphanages in the plays and visits by St. Nicholas at orphan- He was elected mayor of Lukavets, a Bukovynian town. In 1898 he was elected to the Lviv region of Ukraine. Dubbed “Help ages and schools; and travel expenses are first of several terms as a deputy of the regional diet (legislature) in Chernivtsi and the Yourselves,” the program was realized covered for children from the eastern Austrian Parliament. Together with Romanian and Jewish politicians, he formed the with financial assistance from the U.S. regions of Ukraine to come to western Freethinking Union. Through it, he facilitated the rise of Ukrainians to positions in the Agency for International Development Ukraine during the Christmas and Easter administration, defended their religious interests and fostered cultural development. As (USAID) and the UUARC totaling over holidays. Since the early 1990s the early as 1901, Vasylko championed the opening of a Ukrainian university in Lviv, and in $425,000. The purpose of the program was UUARC also has provided a small month- 1908 assisted in the founding of a Ukrainian gymnasium in Vyzhnytsia. to teach the children specific trades that ly stipend to 22 ailing pensioners, includ- According to historian Paul R. Magocsi, Bukovyna ws held up as a model for other would help them support themselves once ing mothers of political dissidents and provinces in the Hapsburg empire in its attempts to resolve nationality conflicts. “Homo they left the boarding schools, enabling writers persecuted under the Soviet Bukovinensis was used in Austro-German literature to describe a person of tolerance and of them to become contributing members of regime. high and varied culture,” Prof. Magocsi wrote. Vasylko was a “homo Bukovinensis” par society. The program has been functioning At the beginning of November 1998 excellence. In part through his influence, in 1911 Bukovyna was politically reorganized to independently, without funding by the the UUARC responded immediately with allow for representation by profession and ethnic origin. When the first world war broke USAID and the UUARC, since the fall of aid to the inhabitants of the Zakarpattia out, Vasylko found himself beset by the paranoia engendered in the Austro-Hungarian 1996, although a special commission, region suffering from the area’s greatest administration by the early successes of a Russian offensive in 1914; many Ukrainians which includes Dr. Andriy Dyda, UUARC flood of the century. Appeals were issued were accused of pro-Russian sympathies by Austro-Hungarian authorities, interned and representative in Lviv, conducts periodic on radio and in newspapers, and funds brutalized. Vasylko rescued many Ukrainians from the notorious Thalerhof camp. supervision to ensure the project’s continu- were collected to cover the work toward In 1915 he founded and served as deputy leader of the Central Ukrainian Council in ing success. restoration and reconstruction of Vienna. In 1915-1916 he organized a Hutsul-Bukovynian Kurin as a volunteer unit for the An important factor in establishing the destroyed buildings and to provide mate- Austrian Army, and assisted refugees displaced by the fighting in Galicia and Bukovyna. UUARC’s position among other aid organ- rial aid to the victims. Vasylko conceived of the so-called “Austro-Ukrainian scheme,” which provided (condi- izations in the United States was the par- The UUARC was created by the “sec- tional on a victory by the Central Powers in the war) for uniting Podilia, eastern Galicia and ticipation of UUARC representatives in ond wave” of Ukrainian immigrants for Bukovyna as an autonomous territory within Austria-Hungary. As he saw it, this would USAID conferences held in March 1997 the purpose of aiding hundreds of thou- effect an eventual revival of a Galician-Volhynian state. (Dr. Larissa Kyj), March 1998 (Dr. Andrij sands of post-World War II Ukrainian In 1918 Vasylko served in the Ukrainian National Rada in Lviv. In February of that year, Szul) and September 1998 (Dr. Kyj and refugees in displaced persons camps in through diplomatic influence and direct participation, he contributed to the signing of the Christine Kulchyckyj). Austria, Germany and France, and it fateful Treaty of Brest-Litovsk between the Kyiv-based Ukrainian National Republic and In February 1997, at the request of the resettled over 70,000 of them in the U.S. the Central Powers. In the war’s immediate aftermath, Vasylko served as the diplomatic Consulate General of Ukraine in New It has now broadened its spectrum of representative of the Western Ukrainian National Republic government in Austria. He was humanitarian activities by developing the Ukrainian National Republic’s ambassador to Switzerland and Germany in 1919-1924. Larissa Kyj, Ph.D., is president of the new projects and plans, and trying to pro- Vasylko died in Bad Reichenhall, Germany, on August 2, 1924. United Ukrainian American Relief vide the maximum possible assistance to Sources: “Vasylko, Mykola,” “Bukovyna,” Encyclopedia of Ukraine, Vols. 1, 5 (Toronto: Committee. For more information write to Ukrainians in Ukraine in order to help University of Toronto Press, 1984, 1993); Paul Robert Magocsi, “A History of Ukraine” (Toronto: the UUARC at 1206 Cottman Ave., them withstand the difficulties their coun- University of Toronto Press, 1996). Philadelphia, PA 19111. try is experiencing. No. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 1999 7

Committee announces new guidelines Faces and Places for New York state’s Ukrainian exam by Myron B. Kuropas by Oksana Bakum • the Ukrainian exam cannot serve as a substitute for any exam in a required sub- ALBANY, N.Y. – The Committee for ject; Preparation of Ukrainian Sample • all decisions on the above-mentioned Comprehensive Examination (CPUSCE) considerations are made by the high in the State of New York announces to school authorities. Covert research at IHRC high school students, their parents and Students need to complete three years One of my favorite places in all of of the Hetmanate press from the 1920s. Ukrainian studies school teachers that, of Ukrainian studies on the upper level; America is the University of Minnesota’s When I went back to check on something a beginning with this school year, the exam their weekly language sessions, which Immigration History Research Center few years later, I discovered that the vol- and the opportunity to obtain three credits may include classes in literature, history (IHRC) in St. Paul. For an immigration his- umes were missing. toward the Regents foreign language and/or culture, should be no less than torian, the center is a mecca. Apparently, my experience was not an requirement, remains in effect. three hours. Lesia and I have visited the center many isolated incident. I learned last summer that However, there are major procedural A student should obtain the following times during the past 20 years, and each a number of rare items are missing from the changes. From 1976 until the present, forms from his/her high school office: time we discovered fascinating new IHRC archives. There may or may not be a committees of teachers of languages that • Application for Regents Credit for archives and data. We also met a number of connection, but things began to disappear at are not usually taught at American high Foreign Language Studied Outside of the interesting people, researchers digging into about the time scholars from Ukraine start- schools prepared yearly exams (Sample Regular High School; their ethnic group’s American past. Among ed visiting IHRC. Comprehensive Examinations) in a given • Student Profile (New York State the many Americans we met were Finns, The Ukrainian immigration has a proud language, in collaboration with and under Education Department Guidelines for Italians, Slovaks and Rusyns. We always publishing history. The first Ukrainian-lan- the supervision of the State Education Granting Regents Credit). found a lot to talk about. guage newspaper in the United States is Department. The department would send These forms must be filled out by the During our many visits to the IHRC we America, established by the first Ukrainian these exams, in six languages, to schools Saturday school teacher and mailed, as often ran into Alexander Lushnycky, a dedi- Catholic priest in America, the Rev. Ivan requesting them, where qualified teachers soon as possible, to the high school cated Ukrainian immigration historian from Wolansky. By the time World War I began, would administer and evaluate them. which the student is attending. All lan- Moylan, Pa. Always ready to show us there were 14 newspapers being published The State Education Department has guage exams are given in the middle of something new he had discovered, in various idioms of the Ukrainian lan- now decided not to maintain these exams June, but formalities are completed well Alexander was charming company. For guage of the day, as can be discerned by under its aegis. Responsibility for adminis- in advance. years I wondered what he was doing at comparing America with Amerykansky tering these exams now lies with the eth- Generally speaking, students applying IHRC. “Are you writing a book?” I asked, Russky Viesnik. Some newspapers – such nic community school. The preparation of for this exam should demonstrate the “or a doctorate?” as Zaokeanska Rus’, a Catholic publica- the exams rests with either the committees level of competency in the literary “No,” he answered evasively. tion; Sojuz, published by Ukrainian already in place, or is passed on to the Ukrainian language that is comparable to “You have valuable information,” I told Presbyterians; and three socialist newspa- Saturday school teachers. Application for- the New York state standard, so-called him (as if he didn’t know) “and you need to pers, Khlopskyi Paragraf, Haidamaky and Robitnyk – were short-lived. malities with the student’s high school are Checkpoint B. Those who have complet- publish.” At a time when there seems to be little to be completed by a student and his/her ed the upper level of Ukrainian studies Alex would always change the subject, interest in the Ukrainian past in North Saturday school teacher. The final decision should not have any problems passing leaving me somewhat frustrated. America, it is reassuring to know that peo- to give permission for taking such an this exam. In its format, the exam corre- Why was he so secretive, I wondered? ple like Alexander Lushnycky and Halyna exam – and granting the resulting Regents sponds exactly to all the Regents exams What is he up to? As much as I admired his grasp of Ukrainian immigration history, I Myroniuk are working assiduously to pre- credit for a foreign language – rests solely in foreign languages. was a bit miffed that he seemed to be hold- serve our archival heritage. I am convinced with the high school authorities. Saturday school teachers must fill out ing something back. that some day, perhaps not my lifetime, but The details of this new directive were two application forms for the applying Was Alexander being elusive? Yes, he sooner rather than later, historians will re- not worked out for a long period of time, student, and forward them to his/her high was. And now I know why. He and Halyna discover our diaspora and be grateful that and neither the exam committees nor school. The CPUSCE will continue high school principals and guidance Myroniuk, assistant curator at IHRC, were Alexander and Halyna were around in the preparing the Ukrainian language exam, 1990s and had the vision to accomplish counselors received formal notification quietly (and secretly) collecting and micro- in accordance with all state requirements. what they did. until the beginning of March. filming an incredible collection of Upon teachers’ requests, the committee Given the fact that Svoboda has changed Students interested in taking the Ukrainian and Rusyn publications, some of will mail the complete exam to them to from a daily to a weekly publication, and Ukrainian language exam this year must which few people knew were still available. be administered at their school. other Ukrainian press publications are los- be aware of the following conditions: Sponsored by the Shevchenko Scientific According to the new directive from Society (U.S.A. and Ukraine) and the ing subscribers every day, can a Ukrainian • their high school level cannot be the State Education Department, the com- IHRC, the Ukrainian Microfilming Project press retain its viability in the North lower than grade 11; munity Saturday schools have two choic- was recently completed and a publication America or will today’s newspapers soon • their course requirements for obtain- es: they may use the exam prepared by has appeared listing the newspapers that find themselves in the IHRC archives under ing their high school diploma must be met; the CPUSCE or they can construct it were microfilmed. These include: the heading of “discontinued”? There are themselves, observing all the state stan- Ukrainian newspapers published in the those who argue that since Ukraine now has Oksana Bakum is coordinator of the dards. This exam must then be evaluated United States (1886-1940); Rusyn a relatively free press, and fewer and fewer Committee for Preparation of Ukrainian by an independent qualified person, and (Ruthenian) newspapers published in the people here read Ukrainian, the Ukrainian Sample Comprehensive Examination. certification must be presented to the stu- United States (1892-1920); newspapers press will soon disappear. Others argue that dent’s school office. printed in the Old Slavonic idioms for even English-language Ukrainian newspa- The State Education Department will Ukrainians in the United States (1892- pers will soon go the way of the dodo bird mail interested Saturday school teachers 1920); and Ukrainian newspapers published because the community is being diminished the Ukrainian exam of 1998, which can in Ukraine with significant information on by indifference. Author’s query be used as a sample for structuring their Ukrainians living in the United States I am not that pessimistic. I believe that ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – Ukrainian own test. Also, the oral test topics of pre- (1880-1939). the Ukrainian press will survive because independence and other dramatic events in vious years (these are instructions in “Because of the special nature of the there will always be a need for it. Fourth the former Soviet Union during the past English only, applicable to all the project,” the publication reads, “only a wave immigrants have already established decade have heightened scholarly interest Regents exams), should be requested; handful of people were directly involved.” viable Ukrainian-language newspapers in the field and resulted in a multitude of they can be used as they are. Dr. Leonid Rudnytzky and Jerzy Nawrocky throughout North America that appear to be new works in areas of Ukrainian and To ask for the Sample Comprehensive of the Shevchenko Scientific Society, Dr. self-sufficient. As for the English-language Slavic studies. The need for a new guide to Examination in Ukrainian and Oral Test Rudolph J. Vecoli and Joel Wurl of IHRC, press, much will depend upon our ability to the literature has precipitated the produc- topics, write to: Office of State Assessment, and Ted Ringberg were singled out for their nurture our “voluntary ethnics” and their tion of a second volume of “Ukraine: A R. 760 EBA, State Education Department, help in the United States, while Oleh children. Bibliographic Guide to English-Language Albany, NY 12234. Kupchynsky, an archivist in Lviv, was listed For a copy of the “clandestine” publica- Publications” by Bohdan S. Wynar. Obviously, at this late date, it would not as a resource person in Ukraine. The tion, “A Guide to Ukrainian American The author reviews works on all impor- be possible for Saturday school teachers to archives of some 40 libraries and institu- Newspapers in Microfilm,” contact Halyna tant aspects of Ukrainian history and cul- set up this exam without sufficient, tions in Europe and the United States were Myroniuk at the Immigration History ture, including monographs, published and advance notice. Therefore, for the benefit opened to Mr. Lushnycky and Ms. Research Center, 826 Berry St., St. Paul, unpublished doctoral dissertations, books, of interested students, the CPUSCE will Myroniuk. MN 55114. symposia and composite works, as well as mail the exam at the end of May upon The project took five years to complete. And now, back to Mr. Lushnycky. Am I selected articles found primarily in schol- request from Saturday school teachers. It is It includes Ukrainian newspapers which, as still miffed that he didn’t mention his arly journals. emphasized that all the indicated formali- far as can be determined, are not duplicated groundbreaking project with me? Yes. For Scholars with expertise in this area are ties must be taken care of by students and in any U.S. or Canadian depositories. old times’ sake, he should have shared. Do I being asked to send their professional their community teachers. Requests (please So why the secrecy? Mr. Lushnycky understand why he wanted to keep it all as resumes, brief citations on their mono- enclose $5 for printing and mailing) should informed me that they needed to operate in covert as possible? Sure. Will I forgive graphs published after 1989 (including be addressed to: Oksana Bakum, 18 such a clandestine manner out of fear that him? Of course, but only after we share a works in progress scheduled for release Orchard Lane, Highland, NY 12528. the rare newspapers would disappear once “charka” the next time we meet. before 2000), and photocopies of articles These changes do not apply to the people discovered that copies still existed. I Congratulations, Alex and Halyna. from specialized journals to: Bohdan S. accredited, parochial, Ukrainian high can appreciate that. While I was doing Mnohaya Lita! Wynar, Ukrainian Academic Press, 6931 schools where the Ukrainian language is research at the Ukrainian Museum in South Yosemite St., Englewood, CO taught; at such schools tests and grades Chicago during the 1970s, I ran across a Myron Kuropas’ e-mail address is: 80112. proceed in the usual manner. beautifully bound set (some four volumes) [email protected] 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 1999 No. 12

Philadelphia Educational/Cultural Center honors Buteiko at its annual banquet by Petrusia Sawchak Security and Cooperation in Europe, Ambassador Buteiko also said he is con- JENKINTOWN, Pa. – Ukraine’s fident about Ukraine becoming a mem- Ambassador to the United States, Anton ber of NATO. Buteiko, was honored at the annual ban- Ambassador Buteiko exchanged quet of the Ukrainian Educational and mementos of his visit with Mykola Luty, Cultural Center in Philadelphia. The gala president of the UECC, before an audi- event, held on Saturday, February 27, ence of over 300 people. Mr. Luty also featured art exhibits and musical thanked Ambassador Buteiko on behalf entertainment. of the Ukrainian community in During the program Sviatoslav Philadelphia. Maksymchuk, actor from the Maria Prior to the banquet, guests viewed Zankovetska Theatre of Lviv, acted as woven kylyms, hand-carved inlaid master of ceremonies for the evening. He wooden plates and folk costumes from welcomed the honored guests: the Hutsul region in Ukraine, part of the Ambassador Buteiko and former U.S. private collection of Oksana and Dmytro Rep. Jon Fox, a longtime friend of the Tkachuk. Presenting the exhibit was UECC. After the Rev. Orest Michael Luciw, president of the Mychalynshyn of St. Michael’s Cheremosh Hutsul Society. Ukrainian Catholic Church delivered the During the cocktail reception, guests Former Congressman Jon Fox, Lina Buteiko, Ambassador Anton Buteiko and invocation, representatives of many of viewed works by Ukrainian artist Taras UECC President Mykola Luty at the 19th annual banquet of Ukrainian the center’s 40 organizations were intro- Bilchuk. Art critic Mykola Savytcki from Educational and Cultural Center of Philadelphia. duced, as were the UECC’s directors and the University of Pennsylvania gave a its executive board. short biographical sketch of the artist and In his keynote address Ambassador an overview of his works. Buteiko spoke about the positive Mr. Bilchuk received his education at achievements of independent Ukraine: a the Lviv Academy of Art, department of new ratified Constitution, economic monumental and decorative painting. He reforms, privatization of property, a has exhibited throughout the former reformed banking system and foreign Soviet Union and parts of the United investments – all testimony to the States. His compositions vary both in progress of Ukraine within a short period style and subject matter, ranging from of time. realism to the abstract and borrowing In reply to those who point to the cor- heavily from Ukrainian folklore. ruption in Ukraine, Ambassador Buteiko State Rep. Ellen Bard of Abington made an analogy to the slow reforms Township presented a citation recogniz- made by President George Washington in ing the Ukrainian Educational and regard to slavery and other issues during Cultural Center for its outstanding serv- the early years of American independ- ice to the Ukrainian American communi- ence. He added that “corruption” is not a ty. Ukrainian word, rather brought to The musical entertainment during the Ukraine from abroad. banquet featured soprano Elena Heimur, The envoy said his optimism lies with a recent winner of the Puccini the youth of Ukraine since it is a momu- Foundation International Competition, mental task to change the hearts of those who has performed internationally. She who were raised under 50 years of com- sang an aria from “La Boheme,” munism. Having served on the Political “Misiatiu Kniazu” by Barvinsky, “Life” Soprano Elena Heimur, winner of the Puccini Foundation International Competition, Committee of the Parliamentary by Hnatyshyn and “Ukraina Liubov sings an aria from “La Boheme.” Assembly of the Organization for Moia” by Shamo. Ms. Heimur was accompanied by Irena Pelech-Zwarych, who also per- formed works by Barvinsky and The Ukrainian Weekly Press Fund: January-October 1998 Fomenko. Ms. Pelech-Zwarych, former accompanist for the Prometheus Male Choir, received her music degrees from Amount Name City State Krawczuk, Jaroslawa Philadelphia Pa. Temple University. Kusio, Theodore Granby Conn. Mr. Luty thanked all for their partici- $100 Kobziar, Leda Ithaca N.Y. Matiash, Eli Aliquippa Pa. pation in the 19th anniversary banquet, $60 Kryshtalsky, Jaroslaw Forest Hills N.Y. Mehrle, Daria New York N.Y. and especially Marusia Shwed, banquet Melnitschenko, Marko Englewood Cliffs N.J. $50 Nowosad, Myron Elkin Ill. chairperson, and Orysia Hewka, execu- Melnyk, A Columbus Ohio tive director of the UECC for their $25 Bilyk, Zenon Scottsdale Ariz. Ochrym, Jean Etobicoke Ontario efforts in bringing the event to fruition. Susulowsky, Theo Aylesbury Bucks N.J. Petryk, Elias Perkasie Pa. Wirstiuk, Boris Clifton N.J. Pleczen, Paul Miami Shores Fla. Pundy, Joseph Chicago Ill. $24 Cholkan, Roman Toronto Ontario Rudy, Peter Toms River N.J. $20 Balaban, Olha Worthington Ohio Sawycky, Daniel Croton-on-Hudson N.Y. 1 percent in Ukraine Buczak, Myron Schenectady N.Y. Sirskyj, W Waterloo Ontario Kozak, Adrian Silver Spring Md. Steck, Ulana Mississauga Ontario Nychay, Irena Bayonne N.J. Tarnawsky, Marko Los Angeles Calif. use the Internet Odarchenko, Alexander Silver Spring Md. Teleshefsky, John Carrollton Texas UNIAN Stachiw, Roman Etobicoke Ontario Tutka, Eleanor Taylor Pa. Wachuta, Oleh Ellenville N.Y. Wowk, Sonia Windham N.Y. KYIV – One percent of the pop- ulation of Ukraine, or some 500,000 $15 Olijnyk, Roman Radnor Pa. $5 Gordon, Valentina North Port Fla. to 600,000 persons, use the Internet, $10 Adamkiewicz, Walter Toms River N.J. Kostiuk, Wolodymyr Woodside N.Y. according to the director of Ukraine Ambroziak, Ihor Bainbridge Island Wa. Lucyshyn, Myron Phoenix Ariz. OnLine, Chaim Shaposhnik. Pello, Myron Bayonne N.J. Brotherhood of St. Nicholas Aliquippa Pa. He also reported that, according Vojnik, Sonia and John Belle Mead N.J. Cap, Maria Granada Hills Calif. to various sources, there are Cerny, George Englewood Fla. $4 Kharuk, Wasyl Plymouth Pa. between 50,000 and 150,000 Chepesiuk, M Toronto Ontario Sachno, Joseph Lookout Mountain Ga. Internet connections. Chorneyko, Ihor Dundas Ontario $3 Fizer, John Somerset N.J. In this respect Ukraine is behind Derbruin, Stephanie Amawalk N.Y. Deychakiwsky, Yuriy North Potomac Md. $2 Tatunchak, Omelan Miami Beach Fla. not only the West, but also Russia, where the Internet is used by 2 Durbak, Maria Des Plaines Ill. $1 Kokolski, Anna Cumberland R.I. Haftkowycz, Nadia Hartford Conn. percent of the population. In Hnateyko, Myron Clifton N.J. Europe between 8 and 17 percent Koltuniuk, Anthony Hoffman Estates Ill. Total $834.00 of the population uses the Internet, Korchinski, Lawrence Ituna Sask. while in the U.S. the figure is 15 Koropecky, Orest McLean Va. SINCERE THANKS TO ALL OF OUR SUPPORTERS! percent. No. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 1999 9

Ukraine’s consul general Pittsburgh symposium focuses on emerging Ukraine by Gina Bombaci Peirce Dr. Bob Donnorummo, associate presented the symposium topic “The director of the Center for Russian and Ukrainian Diaspora” and discussed speaks in Pittsburgh PITTSBURGH – Fifty members of East European Studies, and Gail Shrott, activities in the U.S. in the areas of poli- the local university community and oth- executive director of PCIV, spoke on the tics, scholarship, commercial ventures, about trade opportunities ers interested in Ukraine gathered on topic “U.S. Interest in Ukraine.” humanitarian organizations, information February 23 at the University of The next part of the symposium resources, religion and Ukrainian nation- PITTSBURGH – Ukraine’s consul Pittsburgh for an all-day symposium, general in New York, Yuriy focused on Ukraine’s economic situation al traditions. CC participants, impressed “Ukraine: Taking its Place on the and business in Ukraine. Dr. by the interest of the Pittsburgh Bohaievskiy, addressed an audience of World’s Stage.” 21 local dignitaries at a luncheon meet- Donnorummo pointed out that in the Ukrainian community in their visit, sug- The symposium was organized jointly 1990s Ukraine’s economic depression gested establishing regular Internet con- ing at the Ramada Hotel in downtown by the university’s Center for Russian Pittsburgh on March 10. The topic of was almost twice as great as the one time tact between this community and the citi- and East European Studies and the U.S. experienced in the 1930s, and CC zens of Donetsk. Mr. Bohaievsky’s speech was “Trade Pittsburgh Council for International and Investment Opportunities in program participant Anatoliy Nikitin pro- The final section of the symposium Visitors. PCIV is the local host of vided additional statistical information on focused on “Doing Business in America” Ukraine.” Community Connections (CC), a pro- He was invited to Pittsburgh in con- the Ukrainian economy. Dana Krupnyk, a and was presented by Rhonda Coast, gram sponsored by the United States student of the university’s Joseph M. president of International Development junction with the weeklong visit of Dr. Information Agency’s Office of Citizen Igor Antypov from Donetsk. Dr. Katz Graduate School of Business, dis- Resources. Ms. Coast started her own Exchanges to provide professional train- cussed the need for foreign aid programs business in order to help people from dif- Antypov is an alumnus of the ing to citizens of several former Soviet Community Connections program, designed to best fit the needs of recipient ferent cultures work together more effec- republics. Since December 1996, through tively. She discussed the importance of which is funded by the United States nations such as Ukraine and proposed the this program PCIV has hosted eight small business to the American economy Information Agency’s (USIA) Office of creation of a consulting center to advise groups of visitors from Pittsburgh’s unof- and the resources that are provided to Citizen Exchanges to provide profes- foreigners on how to conduct business in ficial sister city of Donetsk. Ukraine. meet the need of small business. sional training to citizens of the former Ten entrepreneurs who work in small Dr. Filenko discussed distinctive fea- Soviet Union. Dr. Antypov visited businesses in Donetsk were guests of tures of business culture in Ukraine, and Pittsburgh in the spring of 1997 and has honor at the symposium. They provided an how a lack of understanding of this cul- returned to promote the expansion of insider’s perspective to the discussion of ture has led to the failure of many JVs in Ukraine cooperation between Pittsburgh and its topics such as Ukraine’s current economic Western ventures there. Victoria unofficial sister city, Donetsk. situation and doing business in Ukraine. Vasilieva, a CC program participant, Mr. Bohaievskiy focused on increas- The event was moderated by Stephen top 6,000 mark noted that there is no historical precedent ing knowledge of and interest in Ukraine Haluszczak, CC project coordinator. Eastern Economist for the transition of former Soviet coun- by members of the local business and The symposium opened with a presen- tries to a market economy and suggested KYIV – “There are more than 6,600 policy-making communities. He tation on the topic “History and Identity” a positive view of Ukraine’s economic joint ventures in Ukraine, 900 of which addressed the major problems facing the by Hanna Chumachenko, a visiting potential, citing relatively low costs for were established with participation of Ukrainian economy, but explained that Fulbright Scholar at the University of materials and labor that could provide American capital,” said the head of the the situation in Ukraine is not as bleak Pittsburgh from Kherson. Prof. savings for foreign investors. National Agency for Development and as it seems. Abundant in mineral Chumachenko discussed the rethinking Michael Komichak, host of the local European Integration, Roman Shpek, resources and arable farmland, Ukraine of Ukrainian history that has occurred Ukrainian Radio Program since 1950, during a meeting with William Taylor. has a highly educated population that since Ukraine gained independence in “should not be considered merely a 1991. According to Prof. Chumachenko source of cheap labor,” he noted. a revival of 19th-century academic dis- Dr. Antypov and the consul general course, which was suppressed under discussed the new “Law on Special Russian and Soviet domination, is under Economic Zones and Special Mode of way. Open and active discourse, she Investment Activity in the Donetsk noted, is vital to the development of a Region,” which includes provisions for strong national and ethnic identity several years of tax abatements and among Ukrainians. Prof. Chumachenko Appears May 2 in The Ukrainian Weekly other incentives for international also mentioned Ukrainian participation investors. in international academic exchanges and A Ukrainian Summer During his stay Dr. Antypov met with the increasing interest of American representatives of the University of scholars in Ukrainian studies. Pittsburgh, Carnegie-Mellon University Dr. Taras Filenko, an ethno-musicolo- Escape to the Catskills... and LaRoche College. He presented lec- gist from Kyiv, continued the topic of tures on Ukrainian language, culture and “History and Identity,” discussing the identity at a local high school and visit- “double identity” that formed in Ukraine Relax in Wildwood... ed an elementary school. during the Soviet period as the public, He strengthened Donetsk’s ties with official culture co-existed with the pri- Take up folk dancing... the local Ukrainian community by vate “kitchen” culture. He also noted that attending the reorganization meeting of the cultural traditions of Ukraine were How will you enjoy your Ukrainian summer? the Pittsburgh-Donetsk Sister Cities suppressed during this period, with most Committee and the regular monthly of the Ukrainian cultural elite executed Read our special section for tips on where to go, board meeting of the Ukrainian or sent into exile under Joseph Stalin. As what to bring and whom to see! 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T U W 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 1999 No. 12 DETROIT AREA’S IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CITED AMONG OUTSTANDING AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOLS urbs, the schools relocated. First the grade school relocated to its present location in Warren in 1983, then the high school followed in 1993. Both schools now share the same building at the Westbrook Campus. Many individuals were instrumental in ensuring the success and survival of these schools. Among them are the former pas- tors and priests of Immaculate Conception and St. Josaphat Churches: Msgr. Stephan Knapp (founder of ICHS), Bishop Innocent Lotocky, the Very Revs. Bernard Panczuk, Michael Stelmach, Maxim Kobasuk and Patrick Paschak; the Revs. Jerome Barnych, Constantine Wysochansky, Nestor Fecica, Volodymyr Gavlich, Demetrius Wysochansky, George Zydan, Sergius Fedyniak and Sebastian Sobol; and Msgr. Stephen Chrepta. Also instrumental were the past principals of Immaculate Conception High School: Sister Salome, the Rev. Mother Emellia, Sister Boniface, Sister Thomas, Prof. Peter Stasiw, Sister Theodosia and Michaeline Weigle (a mem- ber of class of ’63). The current pastors at Immaculate Students and faculty of Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic High School in front of the banner announcing that U.S. Conception and St. Josaphat, the Very Revs. News & World Report had named their school an “Outstanding American High School.” Roberto Lucavei and Basil Salkovski, and the principals of the high school and grade by Marta Korol-Skalchuk analysis of school performance included data How rewarding, and fitting, that during its school, respectively, Sophie Rudnicki (class Special to The Ukrainian Weekly measuring academic excellence, characterized 40th anniversary year, Immaculate Conception of ’65) and Doris Jurek, have followed in their by a challenging school curriculum, teacher High School has been given the national footsteps. WARREN, Mich. – Immaculate qualifications, high academic standards and recognition it so richly deserves. Conception Ukrainian Catholic High School student achievement. A truly Ukrainian school located in the metropolitan Detroit area has History of ICHS Of the 169 high schools studied in the been named an Outstanding American High “We desire to see our schools flourish and Detroit area, only 14 were deemed outstand- School by U.S. News & World Report. The cornerstone of the Immaculate fulfill their mission in educating our children ing. Of these 14, four were Catholic high The newsmagazine’s cover story Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church was in the spirit of preserving the Ukrainian schools. Immaculate Conception Ukrainian “Outstanding American High Schools” blessed on Christmas Day of 1913. The Catholic religion, heritage, culture, language, appeared in the January 18 issue. In conjunc- Catholic High School was cited as one of Ukrainians of the Detroit area were just begin- and traditions,” underlined the Very Rev. tion with the highly regarded University of these “Outstanding American High ning to get organized; they had grand ideas, Lucavei. Chicago Research Center, U.S. News & Schools.” and what happened in the next few decades The schools are above all, Ukrainian World Report conducted an unprecedented, This is a monumental achievement, since was truly remarkable. schools. The primary purpose of the comprehensive, two-year analysis of second- out of the 96 schools cited in the report as In 1936 a full-time grade school, Immaculate Conception schools is to preserve ary education in six major metropolitan examples of outstanding institutions, only 19 Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic the Ukrainian heritage. The core curriculum areas: New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Boston, were Catholic schools. Hence, Immaculate Grade School, was established. This school for both the grade school and the high school Dallas-Fort Worth and Detroit. This was the Conception Ukrainian Catholic High School is has now been in existence for 63 years, with a includes classes in Ukrainian grammar, litera- first such study of high schools in America. one of only 96 outstanding high schools in the current enrollment of 230 students – most of ture, culture and history – these are mandatory In the metropolitan Detroit area 169 high United States, and one of only 19 outstanding them of Ukrainian descent. classes, not electives, taken by each student schools were studied, including urban public, Catholic high schools in the country. In September 1959, the Rt. Rev. Stephen and taught daily. In addition, it is mandatory suburban public and Catholic schools. The 40th anniversary year V. Knapp, together with Immaculate for students at the high school to take East Conception Parish founded Immaculate European history as a core requirement. Immaculate Conception High School Conception Ukrainian Catholic High School Another goal of the Immaculate Marta Korol-Skalchuk is a graduate of (ICHS) is located in Warren, a northeastern – the first Ukrainian Catholic co-educational Conception schools is the preservation of the both Immaculate Conception Ukrainian suburb of Detroit. One of only a handful of high school in the United States. The year religious spirit of the Ukrainian (Byzantine) Catholic Grade School and High School. Ukrainian Catholic high schools in the U.S., 1963 saw the first graduating class at Rite. Religion classes are taught by Basilian She was the valedictorian of the class of ICHS was founded in 1959 and is affiliated Immaculate Conception High School. The 30 fathers and sisters, who have served at the ’74 and was awarded a full four-year merit with two Detroit-area parishes: Immaculate students of the class of ’63 set numerous Immaculate Conception schools since their scholarship to Wayne State University, Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church in precedents and established myriad traditions inception. The school building has its own where she obtained a B.S. in chemistry and Hamtramck and St. Josaphat Ukrainian for their successors. They chose the school chapel, where all students attend the divine a B.S. in biology. She continued her studies Catholic Church in Warren. colors of silver and blue, picked the Bengal liturgy every Friday and on holy days. by earning an M.S. in chemical engineer- This unique school is very small with a tiger as the school mascot, and wrote the Liturgy is celebrated in Ukrainian by one of ing from Drexel University. total enrollment this year of 79 students. By all school song. As well, they established this the Basilian fathers from Immaculate Her oldest son, Alex, is in the seventh standards, it is a remarkable school: students school’s identity. Conception or St. Josaphat, with students grade, Adrian, is in fifth grade, and their sis- excel in academic achievement, show great At first both Immaculate Conception serving as altar boys. The entire student body, ter, Stefanie, will enter kindergarten in the athletic prowess and continue to be an impor- schools were located in Hamtramck near the including non-Ukrainian students, actively coming millennium. tant cultural part of the Ukrainian community. church. As people began to move to the sub- participates in the liturgy as one family.

A football game from the past at Keyworth Stadium. (The Bengals are in dark uniforms.) The high school’s 1997 girls’ championship basketball team. No. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 1999 11 D AMONG OUTSTANDING AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOLS Advanced college prep curriculum The core program at the high school is based on a college preparatory curriculum designed by the National Association of College Counselors. Required courses include English, mathematics, science, social studies, East European history, Ukrainian, religion, computer science, health, government and physical education. Advanced placement classes are available in mathematics, English, history and Spanish. Electives include music, psychology, the arts and humanities, foreign languages, eco- nomics, accounting, journalism and graphic arts. There are also extracurricular activities such as the National Honor Society, Student Council, school newspaper, yearbook, Drama Club, Computer Club, Ukrainian Heritage Club, Arts and Humanities Club, and Community Service. Academic excellence “Our ultimate goal is to preserve the reli- gious and Ukrainian spirit of our schools, while offering an outstanding curriculum taught by a highly qualified and dedicated The graduating class of ICHS during commencement ceremonies in 1970. teaching staff, enabling students to excel,” stated Mrs. Weigle, former principal and cur- sixth- and eighth-grade soccer teams, which productions. He even translated such well- Ukrainian at the high school. Recently, the rent assistant principal at ICHS. are often co-ed. During the winter the are known songs as “The Impossible Dream” into grade school library added a Ukrainian corner Although the emphasis is on the Ukrainian sixth- and eighth-grade basketball teams for Ukrainian. commemorating the many years of dedicated heritage, the main focus is academic excel- both boys and girls, and in the spring there are The culmination of Prof. Saramaga’s career service of two Ukrainian teachers at the grade lence, as students received an outstanding co- two baseball teams for boys and two softball was the recording of an album by both schools school, Irene Tarnavsky and the late Olga educational, Catholic, college preparatory teams for girls. The high school boasts JV and in 1971 titled “Lety Nasha Pisne.” This artistic Mychalowych. education. Students often take eight or nine varsity basketball for both boys and girls, tradition continued in 1983 when “Lety Nasha subjects and then stay after school for baseball for boys, softball for girls, volleyball Pisne” was re-recorded under the direction of A community effort extracurricular activities. Many students study for girls, and soccer teams for both boys and Larysa Stasiw-Hnatiuk (class of ’71). While both the schools and the students a third language, German or Spanish. girls. This artistry continues today with the annu- Educational instruction is highly individual- were flourishing, the parents were very busy Even though they compete against much al Christmas concert held jointly by the grade ized and personal, with a student-teacher ratio scheduling fund-raisers. They organized them- larger schools, the high school and grade school and high school for the past 20 years of 5:1, better than Harvard (8:1), Notre Dame selves into the Parents Club at the high school, school consistently field first-place teams; and presented the Sunday evening before (13:1) or the University of Michigan (15:1), and the Mothers’ Club at the grade school, several teams have been consistently unde- Christmas at Immaculate Conception Church all rated as top schools in America by U.S. which was subsequently transformed into the feated. The high school soccer team was the in gratitude to parishioners for their ever-pres- News & World Report. Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) at the Sectional and Divisional Champion in 1994, ent support. The presentation comprises most- Immaculate Conception High School was grade school. Their main function is to help 1995 and 1997. The high school girls’ basket- first accredited in 1968 and most recently re- ly Ukrainian Christmas carols, including the schools thrive and prosper through various ball team was the Sectional and Divisional accredited in 1996. Through the years, over solos, duets and choral arrangements prepared fund-raising efforts, including a phone-a-thon, Champion three years in a row, 1996, 1997 1,000 graduates have passed through the by the music teachers of both schools, Continental Party and an auction. and 1998, and District Champion in 1996, doors of Immaculate Conception. Almost 100 Christina Lypeckyj and Iryna Shamraj. The first annual benefit banquet for the 1997 and 1998. In volleyball, the high school percent of these graduates went on to continue Ukrainian culture permeates every aspect Immaculate Conception Schools was held in was District Champion in 1995,1996 and their education at colleges and universities. of life at Immaculate Conception. Each year 1977. The first guest speaker was the actor 1998. The girls’ softball team was the Fifty percent of all graduates are awarded full the graduating class at the high school pro- Jack Palance, who made a repeat appearance Sectional and Divisional Champion in 1996 four-year scholarships, with 85 percent of the duces a senior play – a tradition established by in later years. This banquet has been held and 1997, and co-champions in 1998. All this students receiving individual philanthropic Vera Andrushkiw in 1983, with the aid of every year since then, and the guest speakers scholarships. with less than 40 girls and 40 boys in the Chrystyna Kozak, Myrosia Stefaniuk and have included: Mike Mazurki, Larysa Lauret, entire high school! The school can boast of having among its Luba Kytasty. These are usually light-hearted Raisa Moroz, Brig. Gen. Bohdan Danyliw graduates over 200 doctors, dentists and A Ukrainian mascot productions, all in Ukrainian, in which every USAF, Rear Adm. William Lukash, M.D., health professionals, over 150 engineers, over senior is given the chance to become an actor. USN, Metropolitan-Archbishop Stephen 100 attorneys, over 75 educators (including Every aspect of the Immaculate Past themes have included: “An Evening of Sulyk, Helen Slywynskyj-Petrauskas, Luba teachers, professors and principals), as well as Conception Schools has some Ukrainian char- Ukrainian Folk Tales,” “King Kryvoborodko,” Goy, Bohdan A. Futey, Msgr. Stephen acter – even the school mascot, the Bengal a variety of other alumni who today include “I Want – I Must,” “King Kvata Kooba” and Knapp, Miss America 1988 Kaye Lani Rae tiger, has a Ukrainian heritage. It may look chemists, biologists, diplomats, journalists, “The Kingdom of Okh.” Rafko, Yuri Shymko, Major Gen. Nicholas familiar to readers since it is the linocut titled authors, librarians, architects and builders, The high school has a large library contain- Krawciw, Lesia Krypjakevycz, Bishop Pavlo “Tiger” (1972) by world-renowned Ukrainian artists, accountants, criminologists, business- ing over 3,500 Ukrainian volumes. Most of Vasylyk, Maestro Dmytro Hnatiuk, Bishop men, photographers, priests, nuns, entertain- woodcut artist Jacques Hnizdovsky. In 1997 these were collected by Ivan Bodnaruk and his ers, musicians, rock stars, an archaeologist, a the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) at the wife, Leontyna, who were teachers of (Continued on page 17) boxer, a fireman and a forest ranger. (One of grade school, under the direction of Nadia ICHS’s graduates, Roman Woronowycz, class Sawka-Maddens, was able to obtain permis- of ’77, is currently an editor at The Ukrainian sion from Stephania Hnizdovsky and the Weekly, and is based in Kyiv.) estate of her late husband to use his tiger as the school mascot. The Athletic Department The athletic program then adopted this symbol as the official repre- There is more to this school than books. sentation of the school mascot. There is an athletic program and athletic That same year the PTO hosted a large teams: junior varsity and varsity basketball for exhibit of Hnizdovsky woodcuts, and contin- boys at the grade school, JV and varsity bas- ues to be a selling agent for them, with all ketball for boys and girls at the high school, as profits going to the school. well as a high school baseball team. Contribution to culture In the past there was also a high school football team, and the Homecoming Parade A wonderful artistic and cultural compo- each year was the social event of the season, nent of Immaculate Conception schools was with an array of floats and decorated cars trav- established by Prof. Bohdan Saramaga in the eling the route from the church to Keyworth 1960s. He organized all of the students in both Stadium. Girls in both schools participated in schools into a Ukrainian choir, with an cheerleading. The first annual sports banquet accompanying classical orchestra made up of was held in 1970. students who played violins, pianos, drums, Through the years, the sports program has trumpets, clarinets, saxophones, etc. changed somewhat, with more sports avail- Prof. Saramaga wrote the lyrics and music able for both boys and girls. During the fall to his own operettas; composed the musical term, the grade school organizes six volleyball scores for his symphony orchestra, worked in teams for the girls in grades 3-8; there are costume design and on every aspect of his Cast of the 1987 senior play “The Kingdom of Okh.” 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 1999 No. 12

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by Metodij Boretsky PHILADELPHIA – The 45th Engineers’ Ball of the Philadelphia Branch of the Ukrainian Engineers’ Society of America (UESA) was held here on Saturday, January 16, at the Park Hyatt Hotel. This year’s Engineers’ Ball, held on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Engineers’ Society, included the pres- entation of debutantes, a banquet and ball. The Tempo orchestra provided music for the entertainment of guests. After the cocktail hour, Borys Zacharczuk, head of the Philadelphia Branch of the UESA, opened the event and greeted the guests gathered for this occasion in the hotel’s Grand Ballroom. Solovij Studio He also introduced the master of cere- Debutantes and their escorts at the 45th Engineers’ Ball in Philadelphia (from left): Laryssa Horodysky and Danylo monies, Stefan Bilyk. Bojcun, Alexandra Boszko and Lubomyr Rakowsky, Kristina Buhaj and Stefan Rak, Ulana Tatunchak and Demian After the formal opening, nine debu- Humeniuk, Laryssa Hud and Stefan Ciuk, Christina Hnatkiwsky and Danylo Krup, Nina Popel and Petro Kozickyj, tantes and their escorts were presented. Ariana Labenskyj and Ewhen Kotlarchuk, Natalia Duffy and Gregory Rak. They were as follows (escorts’ names are in parentheses): Alexandra Boszko of Kotlarchuk), Nina Popel of Greenville, prepared the debutantes for the presenta- dance held afterwards. Caracas, Venezuela (Lubomyr Del. (Petro Kozickyj) and Ulana tion ceremony. The committee that organized the Rakowsky), Kristina Buhaj of Tatunchak of Worcester, Pa. (Demian After the debutantes’ presentation, the 1999 Engineers’ Ball was composed of: Bethlehem, Pa. (Stefan Rak), Christina Humeniuk). dinner began with an invocation deliv- Mr. Zacharczuk (chairman), Myron Hnatkiwsky of Greenville, Del. (Danylo The debutantes and their escorts were ered by the Rev. Orest Mychajlyuk. Bilas, Osyp Nimelowych, Daria Lysyj, Krup), Laryssa Horodysky of greeted by Mr. Zacharczuk and intro- Debutantes and their escorts began the Ms. Halaway, Marusya and Marijka Bordentown, N.J. (Danylo Bojcun), duced by the master of ceremonies. Mr. grand “zabava” with the first dance. Then Cyhan, Maria Shwed, Mr. Bilyk and Laryssa Hud of Huntingdon Valley, Pa. Zacharczuk congratulated each debutante the parents of the debutantes danced with Metodij Boretsky. Wolodymyr (Stefan Ciuk), Natalia Duffy of and placed ribbons on them with the their daughters and their escorts. Horbowyj and Bohdan Turcheniuk Greenville, Del. (Gregory Rak), Ariana assistance of his wife, Dzvinka. Jaroslava About 250 people attended the dinner, assisted on the day of the ball at the Labenskyj of Bethlehem, Pa. (Ewhen Halaway, Marijka and Marusya Cyhan and more than 400 persons enjoyed the ballroom entrances.

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BR. NAME OF INSURED CERT. # 379 Bramhall, Charles J099807 380 Ariza, E A184596 7 Mlynek, Richard A197821 In accordance with the By-Laws of the Ukrainian National Association, Inc. 380 Balanetzky, Hilda A195212 7 Thur, A A063276 382 Shapansky, J J097210 8 Fryz, M D186408 We publishing a list of members whose policies were suspended in 1998 385 Anastas, Jr, W A189214 8 Szkafarowsky, S D186407 due to nonpayment of premiums. These members should immediately contact 388 Podubynsky, Melanie J099222 10 Jaruczyk, A J094440 388 Podubynsky, J A983201 10 Karpunin, Z D145812 their branch secretary or the UNA Home Office 388 Podubynsky, D A983199 10 Yuchimiuk, P D152502 to reinstate their policies and membership privileges. 388 Podubynsky, S A983202 10 Yuchimiuk, J D186409 388 Podubynsky, G A983200 13 Kufel, Taras Alexander A202738 388 Podubynsky, S A185102 15 Boyko, Andrew J099437 402 Machnik, Zofia A193394 15 Boyko, Alexander J099436 125 Mychlczuk, G D190434 261 Kapij, L J096697 407 Ostrichenko, Elena A202397 15 Deychakiwsky, Jesse J100556 125 Mychalchuk, G A190938 261 Kobasa, Alexis J102166 407 Ostrichenko, Sergej A202396 15 Deychakiwsky, Hanna J100555 125 Ogle, T D181374 261 Kobasa, Y J097050 409 Bourgholtzer, D J092360 15 Dmitrenko, Oleksiy J102624 125 Ogle, A D168691 261 Kobasa, Z J097049 409 Bourgholtzer, I D179184 15 Dmitrenko, Tetiana A197169 125 Ogle, Theodore A196690 261 Kobasa, Mathew J100493 409 Holyk, P D183316 15 Loun, Roman A200933 125 Ogle, Anne A196689 261 Kobasa, Michael J102167 409 Zdeb, M D155698 15 Loun, Danilla A200932 125 Paschen, Barbara Ruth A202759 261 Kupczyn, Julie J099406 412 Tomkiw, A D187181 15 Lukowsky, Ann D191212 127 Gorganiuk, Jr, S D176379 261 Kupczyn, Christine J100200 416 Szkambara, M D181148 15 Lukowsky, W A168762 130 Dougherty, C J092474 261 Kupczyn, A A189740 416 Wynnyckyj, L D169563 15 Lukowsky, K A171796 130 Holuka, G D173947 261 Kupczyn, D A189176 416 Wynnyckyj, M D169562 15 Schroeder, Colleen J102191 131 Mynio, John A196366 261 Lockman, J J093862 416 Yakymyshyn, D D168549 15 Taran, H A179801 143 Mandziuk, A D181091 261 Morris, M J094124 421 Kowalyk, Angela A197322 15 Weaver, Jr, V A180638 146 Palywoda, B D172456 261 Morris, D J093972 421 Kowalyk, Crystal A198355 16 Ramos, Eric A198710 153 Pidperyhora, E D161653 261 Szybiak, C J094663 422 Kostryckyj, M D172785 16 Shuter, Oleksa A197742 155 De Satnyik, Jr, J J094247 264 Hutch, G J031431 422 Melnyk, W D186788 16 Shuter, Oleksandra A197743 155 Melnyk, O A187237 264 Karabinos, J A067603 422 Nakoneczny, Stefanie J102004 16 Shuter, Mariya A197741 155 Mokar, R A150938 264 Sally, J J091784 422 Nakoneczny, Nina A196166 16 Zholoban, Oksana D195168 155 Mokar, R A178713 264 Sydir, Jr, J J033665 422 Pospolyta, M D178383 16 Zholoban, Oksana A195128 161 Andrus, N J091661 269 Dzus, Maria D192990 422 Zetick, M J092666 22 Chiolek, L D169384 161 Diakiwsky, Nicholas A195946 269 Habura, Elizabeth D194796 423 Dijak, Michael J102923 27 Prychodko, K A155880 161 Monzi, Jr, Robert A197612 269 Habura, Pawel A198823 423 Dijak, Taras A196385 32 Sapiha, S D161649 162 Bodnar, D D187274 269 Habura, Elizabeth A194770 423 Dijak, William A196455 39 Dienhart, MD A192938 162 Buta, Bradley J201702 269 Jablonskyj, Alexandra A197479 423 Mraz, Milan J102999 39 Perun, Myron A197744 162 Wasylkiw, Krystyna J201701 269 Lypka, O D183862 423 Nakonechny, Mark A194708 39 Zaborskiy, Daniel J202291 163 Hydutsky, D D173430 269 Reszitnyk, Orest D184378 427 Brandzy, C J092009 42 Dobroskok, P D187268 163 Jackiw, J D181093 271 Egan Jr, Paul A199156 427 Cybulak, E D161895 42 Harlak, R D170879 163 Kolodij, M A179957 271 Egan Jr, Paul A198062 427 Cybulak, T D167359 42 Johnson, M J092449 163 Lychak, Igor A198068 271 Grenfield, Ashley J201660 427 Zajac, Taras J099140 42 Laszyn, Katarzyna A197410 164 Bower, Richard A195350 271 Matkosky, Scott J102259 432 Firman, O D157447 42 Laszyn, Stefan A197411 164 Fought, N A185389 271 Pace, B D188179 432 Firman, O D157448 42 Patti, Christian J201598 164 Kalanick, C D185260 282 Karpinich, T J092682 432 Kraevska, Adriana J102879 45 Kleban, P A165340 164 Kotenko, S D156849 282 Modresky, M D175218 432 Kraevska, Sofia A197482 47 Chmielnicki, Steven A202389 164 Kynik, Frank A193705 285 Avefisyan, Elina A201820 432 Kraevska, Anna A197481 47 Chmielnicki, Sonya A202390 164 Mackes, David D195778 285 Melikzade, Mariya A201795 434 Dvirnik, Rev Petro D197344 47 Mucha, E D164373 164 Mackes, Stephanie D195779 285 Palermo, Mary A196338 434 Dvirnik, Rev Petro A197323 47 Mucha, B D164374 164 Mackes, Stephanie A195752 287 Jasinski, Bogdan A192113 434 Zaborska, Oksana J200104 47 Pompetti-Szul, Irene C. A202383 164 Mackes, David A195751 287 Sheaff, M D174323 434 Zaborska, Natalia A200010 47 Szul, Xenia M A202391 164 Yankowsky, M D178206 287 Siatkowski, Adrian J103318 437 Ostapiuk, Wlater D196861 47 Szul, Jr, Andrij A202392 170 Dydyk, M D135286 287 Turetsky, M A181159 438 Hill, T J095149 47 Yurechko, L D165681 170 Dydyk, L D187279 291 Lotut, Julia A202733 439 Pacione, J D186789 48 Lightcap, A J094605 171 Czopyk, R D181629 292 Belanger, Steven J101342 441 Lysy, E D131930 49 Monic, A J091882 171 Czopyk, R A184336 292 Howland, R J095206 445 Banias, I D169669 49 Monic, Andrew J099113 171 Kraft, Theodore D190662 292 Klepaczyk, D D187059 445 Klos, P J098040 49 Monic, A J096382 171 Morsfield, Jr, Richard J099053 292 Klepaczyk, D A187025 445 Klos, B A998038 53 Grey, M D179120 171 Semenova, Jackline A194930 292 Kudryk, B A114124 445 Klos, Ewa A998039 53 Sywyj, G D179119 172 Chubach, Svetlana A200922 292 Petrovich, T J095031 445 Kravtchouk, Rouslan J100926 55 Kotula, A A176392 173 Collins, J J095334 292 Polansky, M J097408 445 Kravtchouk, Oksana A194466 56 Witkoski, Christina J099577 173 Knehetsky, I D174320 292 Robarge, G J095963 445 Sarakula, A D179135 57 Buranicz, J D188218 174 Fedorowych, Bohdan D196932 292 Schwartz, Michael J100395 445 Sarakula, M D179134 57 Kosciolek, L D188217 174 Paluch, D D149483 292 Schwartz, Emily J100394 445 Shulakewych, Zdan A194134 59 Pelensky, R D191742 174 Zarewych, Zenon A201142 292 Wichar, Joeli D192318 445 Symczych, P J094972 59 Pelensky, A D191741 174 Zarewych, Daniel A201143 292 Wichar, Michael D192319 445 Tyrawski, Oksana J099080 59 Pelensky, Andrea A191628 175 Zakala, Marina A192364 292 Wichar, Joeli A192289 456 Soucy, P D163508 59 Pelensky, Roman A191629 176 Worobel, J A180790 292 Wichar, Michael A192290 458 Petlura, Christina J100844 62 Bojanowski, K D187905 178 Mihal, A J098090 293 Iwanicki, J J098206 458 Petlura, Oleksander J099265 62 Bojanowski, C D187379 178 Soucy, S J097398 305 Cominsky, D J095563 458 Petlura, Yurij J099734 62 Bojanowski, M D186278 180 Dalton, L D155807 305 Lupcho, Jr, J J092440 458 Petlura, Oleksander J099733 63 Crawford, Michael A202384 180 Dalton, L A155731 305 Whitfield, Robert A200722 458 Pysch, O A184621 63 Crawford, Jennifer A202387 180 Royle, K D184234 316 Babak, Andrey A197115 461 Czernysz, N A993795 63 Crissman, Tawnya J101416 180 Spurrier, D D163224 320 Hryn, John A198736 465 Coulson, Adam A197708 63 Ferulo, M A076059 180 Spurrier, L D155696 320 Hryn, David A198735 63 Gamble, Paige J202091 465 Giba, B D187959 180 Torrence, H D149619 320 Hryn, Mary A198743 465 Giba, S D174524 63 Gamble, Deva J202090 180 Torrence, S D162939 320 Malko, J D141765 63 Gamble, Zane J202092 465 Giba, M D174525 184 Kulynych, Natalia A197869 321 Dosen, Teresa A192667 465 Giba, Stefania A202532 63 Gamble, Leona A202262 204 Dombrowsky, Wolodymyr A199550 321 Yaworsky, Goldyc, J A119289 63 Gamble, Lori Ann A202319 465 Giba, Michal A202533 204 Dombrowsky, Swiatoslaw A199549 322 Wiwchar, Rev. Michael A195440 465 Giba, Bozena A202135 63 Gamble, Scott A202099 206 Burak, Bruce A193604 325 Rohback, A A189817 63 Keys, Damien J103410 465 Giba, Bozena A202136 206 Burak, Douglas A193605 325 Stasiuk, W A171970 465 Jakimow Barrera, L J096833 63 Klugh, Jerry A202388 206 Burak, Lance A193606 325 Tkachuk, J A183506 63 Smith, Lacey J202113 465 Popowych, M J092107 206 Hlahola, Mikhailo A197685 333 Bobersky, Alicia A194368 473 Osadchuk, S J098084 63 Smith, Zachary J202142 206 Mencerini, Jennifer A197924 340 Orichowski, O A182526 70 Kowal, M J097215 473 Osadchuk, W J098085 206 Mencerini, Jason A197923 340 Zyska, Pablo A194863 488 Chopko, Vira J098885 70 Rooth, J J097950 209 Celecki, Jr, J D177043 341 Furgal, B A181590 70 Rooth, J J097949 488 Chopko, T A189541 209 Higgins, M J093909 341 Hrynewich, O D132173 489 Bovdour, Ivan A201918 70 Rooth, Stephen J099546 209 Maslak, H D163502 341 Jaciw, C D186291 70 Rooth, J D186535 489 Khomyak, Dmitriy J101590 209 Maslak, G D147772 341 Martino, D D186338 489 Khomyak, Nikolay J101591 70 Rooth, M D174210 209 Maslak, A D157291 341 Zahaluk, D D186342 489 Khomyak, Roman A196458 70 Rooth, Mary A191784 216 Dunlap, K J098583 341 Zeleney, Adriana J095437 489 Khomyak, Tania A196457 70 Rooth, M A177777 216 Dunlap, G D186441 341 Zeleney, Andrew J095438 489 Musacchio, N J096992 70 Samulka, M D188696 216 Dunlap, Donna A198958 345 Karkoc, Stepan J099258 490 Gibb, C J092388 70 Samulka, J D188695 216 Dunlap, G A183743 348 Kalka, M A062492 490 Gibb, L J092389 70 Samulka, M A188269 216 Dunlap, Glenn A198973 348 Varsho, J D168539 490 Pasichnyk, P J093202 76 Burkovskiy, Yelena A199151 216 Homa, S A178443 349 Krysa, A J092627 490 Pasichnyk, K J093201 76 Burkovskiy, Igor A119152 216 Homa, A A178444 353 Dowbachuk, D J093390 76 Collins, D D160605 216 Horbachevsky, O J095907 353 Dowbachuk, J D191716 492 Pavliv, Marta A197943 76 Klapischak, Oksana A201035 216 King, Anna A197432 358 Kap, Alexander J098706 492 Piaseckyj, O J093079 76 Pytel, Mykhailo A199366 216 Turcotte, J A084665 358 Makaryk, A D152310 492 Piaseckyj, L J093078 76 Trushaev, Edward A197978 217 Hirnay, Jr, Joseph A198309 358 Murka, Yelena J201478 496 Brudnyy, Mikhail A200732 76 Vassiouta, Marian A198976 220 Jakymiw, A D176615 360 Dushenko, M D147434 496 Budzinsky, Anna A200733 76 Woronowycz, Roman A198040 220 Jasinsky, A J096195 360 Loza, B D168800 496 Chinka, Pavel J102548 82 Michailuk, Gregory A202847 220 Simbrowsky, M J092979 360 Loza, R D156083 496 Chinka, Andriy J102547 82 Michailuk, Martha A202853 221 Chomiak, P A186698 360 Prawak, Adriana A191897 496 Chinka, Sergiy J102549 83 Bryant, A J095629 221 Sotolongo, A D160950 360 Wojchak, A D187298 496 Derkach, Mikhaylina A197360 83 Choma, Marko J102956 221 Williams, L D161503 360 Wojchak, Z D187297 496 Drofyak, Ivan D195740 83 Choma, Andrew J102955 221 Williams, B D161502 361 Cholak, Wasyl A192457 496 Hryhorov, Denis A194650 83 Choma, Yuri J102957 221 Zawalniak, M D174568 361 O'hara, Vera A202616 496 Kalabovda, Peter D197848 83 Finley, John J102359 226 Hordiiv, Oles A201629 367 Kucil, Roman J101507 496 Kalabovda, Lyubov D197847 83 Grons, N J094651 226 Shkapich, D A174120 367 Kucil, Andrew J101506 496 Kalabovda, Peter A197840 83 Grons, J A994650 230 Karpyk, Jenkins, J D173436 367 Prystaj, J D186939 496 Kalabovda, Lyubov A197839 83 Kowal, Michael D196463 230 Nock, D J098533 368 Boyduy, S D187323 496 Khomyak, Nikolay A201438 83 Luzecki, F D131078 230 Orlosky, M J092594 368 Chirovsky, J A182469 496 Khomyak, Dariya A201437 83 Sabo, Luba A202385 230 Thompson, K D141722 368 Chirovsky-Fries, N A135265 496 Kravchuk, Stepan A201153 83 Sabo, Stefan A202386 230 Yarosh, J J092593 368 Chirovsky, A A172400 496 Kravchuk, Mariya A201152 83 Zhmeniak, Veronika A200919 231 Bakalenko, Lybov A201940 368 Du Bois, W A183981 496 Marko, Marianna J102474 86 Czorny, L J081645 231 Bakalenko, Vasiliy A196698 368 Galadza, M J097811 496 Marko, Yuriy J102475 86 Prystash, Iryna A197979 231 Bakalenko, Tatiana A196697 368 Galadza, E J092724 496 Melashenko, Ljubov A198087 88 Mytrofaniuk, A D183315 231 Boates, Ricky A202134 368 Galadza, M J096594 496 Olsen, Rev Kenneth A195361 88 Mytrofaniuk, N D183314 231 Ehling, Amy D197896 368 Kostik, A J098071 496 Popruzhnyy, Galina A201549 88 Wolansky, O J095355 231 Ehling, Amy A197870 368 Kostik, T A998072 498 Bachynsky, R A164885 94 Kalba, O D170554 231 Palaia, Debra D197954 368 Mocko, M A186841 498 Steman, S D142397 94 Kalba, I D182578 231 Palaia, Debra A197927 368 Ryan, Currin J202440 777 Hagedorn, Christine A195365 94 Kolodchin, Roman A198740 231 Palaia, Frank A197928 371 Bryndzia, Yurij J100483 777 Heron, Paul A195600 94 Malkowych, G D164024 234 Budnyk, C D185488 371 Bryndzia, O J098294 888 Bilinska, Katarzyna A197575 94 Mazurkewycz, D J097526 234 Budnyk, R D169855 371 Burachinsky, Deanna J100921 888 Chalupa, Angelica J102939 94 Sudomir, Pamela D191233 234 Rybak, X J096058 371 Burachinsky, B A180448 888 Czupa, Katarzyna A201853 102 Semerak, J D162799 234 Rybak, N D188457 371 Hentish, Chryzanta A194455 888 Djordjevic, Vuk J103285 114 Karmazyn, Roksolana D197254 234 Rybak, N A185234 371 Lasiy, N J098388 888 Djordjevic, Maria A198091 114 Roman, M D170220 235 Markovitch MD, Robert A195274 371 Lasiy, Elizabeth A195583 888 Fal, Anna A197589 116 Babyk, Orest A200423 238 David, M D130439 371 Martynetz, Markian J102158 888 Halaby, Pawlo A198544 120 Ayers, Karen J099419 239 Rudakewych, I J097645 371 Wasiczko, R D178294 888 Humeniuk, Orest A200931 120 Fogg, Jr, Richard A201132 240 Basladynsky, W D159346 371 Wasiczko, B D180090 888 Jacyniak, Miroslava A197576 120 Ostoffie, Dennis A201136 240 Bilokonsky, g D177631 371 Wasiczko, B A180070 888 Konovalova, Yaroslava A201619 120 Vidovich, Kenneth A201380 240 Ilczyszyn, L D163123 371 Wasiczko, R A180150 888 Kotova, Tania J103376 125 Brej, Roman D193263 245 Myronenko, L D160179 371 Wilshynsky, I J091871 888 Labaj, Mary A201824 125 Brej, Roman A193177 247 Chomyk, G D149180 371 Wilshynsky, H J091870 888 Pryjma, Taras A200378 125 Dick, Richard D193993 253 Pylypetz, Peter A199150 371 Wilshynsky, R J091872 888 Serdiukov, Oleg A201886 125 Dick, Richard A193916 257 Steffen, R D133095 371 Woroch, MD, Bohdar A197118 888 Shadursky, Raissa A201204 125 Kemp, Jennifer A198299 257 Umland, O A180659 371 Yarosh, O D135877 888 Szczurko, Orest A198093 125 Kemp, Michele A198300 261 Gulda, Jr, H A177241 371 Zwil, A D180882 888 Turinski, Nicholas A200934 No. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 1999 15 Whippany parish is raising funds Terra Abstract, Inc. to match gift of anonymous donor ...abstracting the world for you

WHIPPANY, N.J. – St. John the nearly a year ago. Committee members Suite 410, The Pavilion, Jenkintown, PA 19046 Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church of have been meeting regularly to deter- Whippany, N.J., is currently conducting a mine parish and community needs, and Tel.: 1-215-572-7750 Fax: 1-215-572-0539 special fund-raising campaign with the to prepare a plan for the entire building goal of raising $50,000 by April 11. project. Consider us for all of your title needs in Pennsylvania, The reason: an anonymous donor has St. John’s Ukrainian Catholic Parish pledged to match all donations – up to was founded in 1921. The church is whether you are: the amount of $50,000 – made to the presently located at the intersection of Morris County parish’s building fund by Route 10 (eastbound) and South ~ Purchasing residential or commercial real estate that date. Jefferson Road. ~ Refinancing an existing mortgage The parish currently holds a mortgage Also located on the church property is for $100,000 on land it purchased on a rectory/pastor’s residence and a parish Owned and operated by attorneys Ridgedale Avenue (close to its intersec- hall that is now used for activities of the tion with Route 10) in nearby Cedar Plast and SUM youth organizations, folk ÉÓ‚ÓðËÏÓ ÔÓ ÛÍð‡ªÌÒ¸ÍË Knolls. The 19 acres of land were pur- dance classes directed by Roma Pryma chased on December 29, 1998, to serve Bohachevsky, women’s exercise classes, Please contact Olena W. Stercho at (215) 572-7750 as the site of a church and cultural center and various local events. that will be built to accommodate the For information, or to make a dona- area’s growing Ukrainian community. tion, write to: St. John the Baptist A special building committee com- Ukrainian Catholic Church, 7 South posed of 12 parishioners, working under Jefferson Road, Whippany, NJ 07981. the leadership of the Rev. Uriy For any further information call the Rev. ROCHESTER UKRAINIAN Markewych, pastor, was established Markewych at (973) 887-3616. FEDERAL CREDIT UNION UFU announces scholarships

MUNICH – The German state scholar- financial support for top Ukrainian stu- ship fund Hanns Seidel Stiftung will pro- dents. They will work on projects with vide several full scholarships for German doctoral candidates from the Ukrainian doctoral candidates at the University of Munich. The UFU has Ukrainian Free University (UFU) here. established ties with several German The scholarships will run for two years universities. for each student beginning on April 1. The German Bavarian government has On January 26, the president of the been very supportive of the UFU. university, Prof. Dr. Leonid Rudnytzky, Secretary of Education and Research Dr. and the dean of the faculty of law and Hans Zehetmaier, has stated that the socio-economic sciences, Prof. Dr. Ukrainian Free University is highly Alexander Zyznewski, came to an regarded and very important to agreement with Mr. Niedermaier, head Ukrainians and those interested in of the scholarship fund, to provide Ukraine. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 1999 No. 12 Malanka weekend in Florida marks dancers’ 50th anniversary

MIAMI – It was indeed a magical the suite of Donna and Richard weekend as the Ukrainian Dancers of Waskiewicz, where dancers, band and Miami sponsored a 50th anniversary guests enjoyed themselves for hours after- malanka bash. Hosted on January 15-17 at ward. the Sheraton in Fort Lauderdale, the event On Sunday morning divine liturgy was was a spectacular three days! celebrated by the Rev. lvan M. Freishyn- On Friday, the dancers hosted an inti- Chirovsky of the Dormition (Assumption) mate cocktail reception at which guests Ukrainian Catholic Parish in Miami. met and greeted friends old and new from Afterwards there was a grand champagne Tampa to Toronto. The evening was high- brunch, and the delightfully entertaining lighted by the arrival of Canadians Ron children’s show “Barabolya.” The children Cahute and Burya, who almost didn’t attending danced for almost every song as make it out of the rough Canadian winter. they sang along, and even the most They were more than pleased to be greeted reserved adults were caught up in the fun. by the balmy breezes of southern Florida. The Ukrainian Dancers of Miarni and Saturday night was the night to cele- their 50th anniversary committee thanked brate, and everyone hit the dance floor all who attended, and everyone who helped once Burya began its first set. The floor to make their malanka a reality. Special was filled for every song as the incredibly thanks were extended to Mr. Cahute, Jerry talented and energetic band played such Hryhorsky, David and Michael Monis – the favorites as “Ride, Kozak, Ride” and the great men of Burya – for the best party rousing “Home Brew/Orange Blossom southern Florida has ever seen. Special.” Folks from the northern U.S. and A special treat for local singers Trio Canada often think that there aren’t many Maksymowich was the chance to sing an Ukrainians this a south. Many travelers will American favorite, “Boogie Woogie Bugle now return to their much colder towns with Boy” with their favorite Ukrainian band. the news that, not only are there proud Naturally, the Ukrainian Dancers of Ukrainians alive and well in southern Miami were coaxed into dancing the Florida, but they are worth visiting. Plans Hopak at the event, followed by a rousing are already in the works for Malanka 2000. 20-minute “kolomyika” which brought Anyone interested in the weekend bash in forth other fellow “tantsurysty.” The crowd sunny Miami/Fort Lauderdale, may call couldn’t get enough, and nobody wanted (954) 434-4635 or visit the website at: the evening to end, so the party moved to http://www.UkrainianDancersMiami.org.

Attention fathers and children CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY at SOYUZIVKA TREAT YOUR MOTHER TO A RELAXING WEEKEND

Friday, May 7th to Sunday, May 9th The members of the Burya band: Ron Cahute, Jerry Hryhorsky, and David and Michael Monis. Room rates: $120 – standard; $140 – deluxe; $160 – Jacuzzi suite Room rates include a 2 night stay, breakfast for 2 days, taxes & gratuities. Invitation to A cocktail party is planned for Saturday evening, followed by a full dinner with your choice ** of salmon or prime rib. Dinner will be followed by a dance. A Reunion – Yevshan Ensemble in Memory of Oksana Ferenc-Makarenko and Dr. Romana Lashewycz Rubych (chicken fingers and fries for children to age 6) (**reservation accepted only until May 4)

The cost of cocktail hour, dinner and dance is $30 per adult; cocktails and dinner only is $25 per adult; (children to age 6, free; age 7-15 at 50% discount; age 16-20, adult rate less $5) dance only $10 at the door at 10 p.m. Who could forget the phenomenal days of our youth with the Yevshan choir under the TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR OFFER FOR A NICE RELAXING WEEKEND. direction of Boris Sadowsky, the talents of pianist Valerij Bilynskyj, the orchestra of Michael Koziupa, the dancing group under the direction of the Strockyj brothers, and Play tennis, volleyball, go hiking to the waterfalls/cliffs; the bandura playing and dancing of M. Komichak, which combined added unknown visit area wineries or Minnewaska State Park. dimensions to the performances of the Ensemble. Visit local antique shops or boutiques in Woodstock/New Paltz. We can provide you with suggestions, directions etc. Wouldn’t it be marvelous to get together on the 25th year anniversary of the Ensemble? To remember the wonderful days of joy and fame – If so then lets get together with our Gentlemen or children: would you like flowers or champagne for your mother? families during the weekend of June 18-20, 1999, at SOYUZIVKA. We can arrange it! We might sing the Divine Liturgy and do a small concert. Lunches will be available Saturday and Sunday at an additional cost. For information call Boris Sadowsky at 216-741-8078 We must know by May 4th if you require a baby-sitter. The cost is $7 per hour. For room reservations call Soyuzivka 914-626-5641 ext. 141 Babysitting service provided by local junior and senior high school girls, who have been screened by Soyuzivka staff. There will be many surprises. No. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 1999 17

Detroit area’s... (Continued from page 11) Innocent Lotocky, Dr. Bohdan Vitvitsky, Dr. Leonid Rudnytzky, Bishop Lubomyr Husar, and the Very Rev. Patrick Paschak. At the benefit banquet in 1987 a special honor was bestowed upon Peter Stasiw for 26 years of loyal service at Immaculate Conception High School, as both a teacher and the principal. Mr. Stasiw received the Papal Medal of Honor (Pro Ecclessia et Pontifice), the highest recognition the pope can bestow upon a layman. In August of 1987 the tradition of hold- ing the Annual Sunflower Festival was established. This three-day event featuring Ukrainian cuisine, exhibits, dancing and other merriment is sponsored jointly by the parishes of Immaculate Conception and St. Josaphat, and held on the St. Josaphat Church grounds in Warren during the first weekend in August every year. A school in crisis The Immaculate Conception schools have experienced a great fluctuation in enrollment. At one time the enrollment of the high school was over 235 students. Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic School pupils in front of their school building. Today it is merely 79. This decline is due mainly to the natural changes in population not contain a regulation gym, but simply a keep these Ukrainian schools alive, but to for financial support. As the Immaculate experienced by most schools. Today the large room that serves as an auditorium for improve them. During this 40th anniversary Conception schools enter the new millen- grade school is undergoing a resurgence in school assemblies, a cafeteria for lunch, and year of ICHS, a fund-raising drive to rebuild nium, they are looking back at the enrollment, and it is hoped this rebirth will a room for team practices. All basketball and improve the schools has been initiated. achievements of the last century – and transfer to the high school. A new genera- and volleyball games must be played in A monumental project is under way to build looking forward to even greater accom- tion of Ukrainian Americans has begun Hamtramck, over 20 minutes away from the a new athletic center and a world-class plishments in the future. attending the schools, and there has also school, and even further for most families. Ukrainian museum, and to renovate the been an influx of recent Ukrainian immi- Instead of playing at their home school, school property. * * * grants. children must be bussed or driven to games In past decades this school has pre- For more information about the school, However, the low enrollment coupled by their parents. Athletes feel like thankless served the Ukrainian culture not only in or to make a donation to the Immaculate with the rising costs of constant building heroes, often frustrated by a lack of atten- Detroit, but for the worldwide Ukrainian Conception Cultural, Athletic, Rebuilding repairs has put a great financial strain on the dance at games due to the long commute. community as graduates of Immaculate and Educational Fund (I CARE), please schools. Immaculate Conception Grade Without an athletic center, the entire athletic Conception have gone out into the world write to: Immaculate Conception Schools, I School and High School truly need help if program at Immaculate Conception will be as Ukrainian ambassadors, nurtured with CARE Fund, Att: Marta Korol-Skalchuk, they are to continue to thrive in the next in jeopardy. Catholic values and Ukrainian traditions, 29500 Westbrook, Warren, MI 48092; call millennium. Preserving this Ukrainian treasure and enriched with the wonderful spirit of the Immaculate Conception High School The schools desperately need an athletic this school. Thus, the schools are now Office at (810) 574-0510; or e-mail Ms. center. At present the school building does Today, supporters are striving to not only turning to Ukrainians around the globe Korol-Skalchuk, [email protected].

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both Greeks, were deported to Greece Newsbriefs after their role in the scheme to take (Continued from page 2) Ukrainian women abroad was uncovered. “Fortunately, our nuclear energy sector is The women had headed the Neon-Pontos not fully computerized, and problems exist- firm in Luhansk, which specialized in ing in the West are not relevant for us,” recruiting Ukrainian women for posts Reuters quoted Mr. Parkhomenko as say- abroad where they were then pressed into ing. Meanwhile, nuclear plant workers have the sex trade. (Eastern Economist) escalated their protests over unpaid wages. Petliura-Pilsudski relations recalled Ukrainian law forbids them to strike, so they are spending most of their spare time KYIV – One of the first events at the in tent camps built around power plants. new Polish Institute in Kyiv, founded in (RFE/RL Newsline) February, was a March 4 historical exhibi- tion and presentation of a documentary Pustovoitenko initiates millennium plan titled “Difficult Brotherhood,” dedicated to KYIV – Prime Minister Valerii Polish-Ukrainian relations at the turn of the Pustovoitenko issued orders March 2 for century, and the joint political and military preparation of a set of measures to address actions of Symon Petliura and Joszef the millennium bug problem. Development Pilsudski. The opening event was attended of the project will be assessed on a monthly by Polish and Ukrainian diplomats. The basis during Cabinet meetings. State institute plans to take the exhibition and Information Agency Director General and film to be demonstrated in other cities Vice Minister of Information Oleksander across the country. (Eastern Economist) Baranov said at a March 2 Cabinet meeting Government raises electricity, gas rates that “140 million hrv are needed to solve the millennium bug problem, and that KYIV – The National Commission for would only cover the most important Electricity Regulation on March 10 ordered spheres.” He added that “of 1,500 computer that beginning on April 1 the prices of elec- systems currently used by state manage- tricity and gas be increased by 20 percent ment bodies, 400 will have serious prob- and 25 percent, respectively. Meanwhile, lems.” Mr. Baranov identified the most the Ukrainian Trade Union Federation has high-risk areas as finance, banking, com- said some 70 percent of the country’s popu- munications and energy. He went on to lation will not be able to pay the new rates complain, “in Ukraine they have not yet on a regular basis. Vice Minister of the acknowledged the severity of the problem.” Economy Viktor Kalnyk predicted on (Eastern Economist) March 11 that tariffs for utility payments – including rent, heat and water supplies – Canada finances ecology works will be increased by 25 to 30 percent. KYIV – Canada will provide $2.6 mil- (RFE/RL Newsline) lion (Canadian) for Ukraine’s Environment Kyiv cuts off electricity to debtors Management Project, which will work on improving the ecological state of the KYIV – The Ukrainian government has Dnipro River basin and increasing the qual- cut off electricity supplies to 60 large enter- TTOO AALLLL MMEEMMBBEERRSS OOFF UUNNAA BBRRAANNCCHH 6633 TTOO AALLLL MMEEMMBBEERRSS OOFF UUNNAA BBRRAANNCCHH 112211 ity of drinking water. (Eastern Economist) prises that have not paid their debts for ear- As of April 1, 1999, the secretary’s duties of Branch 63 As of April 1, 1999, the secretary’s duties of Branch lier deliveries, Eastern Economist Daily Prostitution ring exposed in Luhansk will be assumed by Mr. Michael S. Turko, son of Michael 121 reported on March 16. Energy Minister will be assumed by Mrs. Helen Heim. Turko. LUHANSK – Forty-eight women who Ivan Plachkov told the Cabinet of Ministers We ask all members of this Branch to direct all corre- We ask all members of this Branch to direct all corre- spondence regarding membership and insurance, as had been taken or enticed abroad and were the previous day that those enterprises spondence regarding membership and insurance, as well as include several steel plants. Electricity sup- well as forced to work in the sex industry were their membership premiums to the address listed plies may be resumed only after the head of their membership premiums to the address listed below: returned to Ukraine in 1998. They had below: been living in Turkey, Cyprus, Libya and a the newly created commission on monitor- Mr. Michael S. Turko Mrs. Helen Heim number of other countries. They owe their ing electricity bill payments issues a written 1332 6th Ave. 7328 Coleman Mills Rd. safe return to the work of a specially creat- agreement to restart deliveries. (RFE/RL Ford City, PA 16226 Rome, NY 13440 ed department within the structure of the Newsline) (724) 763-8242 (315) 339-2823 Luhansk Interior Ministry Criminal A ‘breakthrough’ in fighting crime? Investigation Department. Two women, KYIV – National Bureau of Investigations Chairman Vasyl Durdynets has promised President Leonid Kuchma that 1999 will be a “breakthrough year” in fighting organized crime in Ukraine, Ukrainian Television reported on March 11. According to Mr. Durdynets, some 200 criminal groups are currently active in Ukraine, controlling nearly 12,000 firms. He said that more than 2.5 million crimes have been registered in the country since 1995, but that the crime rate decreased by 10 percent last year. President Kuchma said that, while law enforcement bodies have managed to “stabilize” the crime situation, the number of economic crimes in Ukraine is increasing. He pledged to fight crime and corruption without making exceptions for “untouchables.” Some commentators sug- gest that Mr. Kuchma’s current anti-corrup- tion drive is primarily motivated by his bid for re-election in the October 31 elections. (RFE/RL Newsline) Chornobyl to close only with Western aid KYIV – Presidential spokesman Oleksander Martynenko said on March 10 that Ukraine will keep its promise to close the Chornobyl nuclear power plant by 2000 “on condition that there is enough financial assistance,” Reuters reported. Ukraine promised the G-7 it will shut down Chornobyl in exchange for financial aid to finish building two replacement reactors. According to expert estimates, completing the reactors may cost $1.2 billion. (RFE/RL Newsline) No. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 1999 19

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Friday, March 26 Advanced Russian Studies, Washington, on the topic “Language Politics in Ukraine: NEW YORK: Adrian Bryttan will conduct Between ‘Rootedness’ and ‘Creolization’ ” the Riverside Orchestra in an evening of (in Ukrainian). The lecture will be held at operatic arias, duets and orchestral inter- the academy, 206 W. 100th St., at 3 p.m. ludes. The soloists will be Ukrainian sopra- no Lyuba Shchybchyk and baritone Elias Sunday, March 28 Mokole in works by Puccini, Mozart, Gounod and Verdi. The concert will be at Whippany, N.J.: St. John the Baptist the Trinity School, 101 W. 91st St., at 8 p.m. Ukrainian Catholic Church is holding its Tickets: $15 at the door; advance tickets, annual Easter Bazaar at 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at $12. For more information, call (212) 663- the church hall, located at the intersection of 8704. Route 10 (eastbound) and Jefferson Road. Featured will be favorite Ukrainian Easter Friday-Sunday, March 26-28 foods, pastries, pysanky and other gift items. A raffle of special pysanky will be CLEVELAND: The Ukrainian Museum- conducted. For information call the parish, Archives is holding its fifth annual Easter (973) 887-3616. Bazaar. Pysanky and supplies, ceramics, jewelry, beadwork, posters, books and cards LEHIGHTON, Pa.: The Organization for will be available for sale. Also featured: the Rebirth of Ukraine will hold an Easter pysanka-writing demonstrations and video. Bazaar at noon-4 p.m. at the Ukrainian The museum is located at 1202 Kenilworth Homestead, 1230 Beaver Run Drive, (610) Ave. Bazaar hours are: Friday, 7-9 p.m.; 377-4621. Featured will be: pysanky, pasky, Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; and Sunday, noon- meats and delicacies. To place an advance 3 p.m. For more information call (216) 781- order call (215) 235-3709 (evenings); dead- 4329. line for advance orders is March 21. Friday, March 26 - Friday, April 23 Tuesday, March 30 CLARK, N.J.: Artist Daria Naumko, for- THOMASTON, Conn.: Michael M. merly from Lviv, and sculptor and potter Moskaluk, founder and CEO of Ukrainian Ivan Bratko, formerly from Chervonohrad, Heritage International, will present a two- are presenting a dual exhibition of their cur- part Lenten program in the Thomaston High rent works at Skulski Art Gallery, 177 School auditorium at 12:30-2:30 p.m. Mr. The Ukrainian Quarterly Broadway. The opening reception is on Moskaluk will speak about the introduction A JOURNAL OF UKRAINIAN AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS Friday, March 26, at 8 p.m. For more details of Christianity in Ukraine, and the traditions call the Skulski Art Gallery, (732) 382- and customs pertaining to the Lenten period 7169. and Easter. Pysanka artist Ms. “Addi” will Since 1944 demonstrate her expertise in creating tradi- Saturday, March 27 tional regional designs of Ukrainian Easter In the new special double issue: eggs. (Video cassettes of the presentation NEW YORK: The Plast sorority “Ti Shcho are available at minimal cost.) For further Hrebli Rvut” invites the public to its Easter information call (860) 283-3030. THE PERIOD OF THE UKRAINIAN CENTRAL RADA Bazaar at 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Plast Between Autonomy and Independence: Ukrainian Political Thought Prior to 1917 Domivka, 144 Second Ave. On sale: tradi- Friday, April 2 Yaroslaw Hrytsak tional Easter delicacies, which can be also ordered in advance by calling Motria, (917) LIVONIA, Mich.: The Livonia Symphony The Ukrainian Central Rada and Its Third and Forth Universals 841-0962. Orchestra presents “A Good Friday Vladyslav Verstyuk Concert” with guest performers Anna WOONSOCKET, R.I.: The Ladies Sorokhtei, piano; soloists Lynda Weston, The Russian Imperial Army and the Ukrainian National Movement in 1917 Sodality of St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic soprano, and Lance Ashmore, baritone; and Mark von Hagen Church, 394 Blackstone St., will hold its the St. Genevieve Interdenominational Easter Bake and Food Sale, at 10 a.m.-3 Festival Choir, under the direction of The Russian Provisional Government and Ukraine p.m. Pysanky demonstration will be pre- Laverne Leiberknecht; in a program of Anna Procyk sented by Anna Ruzhycky at 11 a.m.-1 p.m. works by Albinoni, Ravel, Rachmaninoff, For more information call Theresa Dowhan, Mozart and Faure. The concert will be held The Ukrainian Central Rada and the Bolsheviks (401) 766-2667. at St. Genevieve Church at 7:30 p.m. Wolodymyr Stojko SILVER SPRING, Md.: Holy Trinity ADVANCE NOTICE Particular Ukrainian Catholic Church will Is There a Corpus Thematics on the Ukrainian Revolution of 1917-1920 in Ukrainian Drama? Friday, July 9 Larissa M.L.Z. Onyshkevych hold its Easter Bazaar at 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at 16631 New Hampshire Ave. For sale will MATAMORAS, Pa.: The Ukrainian Dance be: pysanky, pysanky kits, varenyky, Easter The Ukrainian Revolution in the Works of Writers-Participants Workshop 25th Anniversary Reunion babky, kovbasa, pastries, cards, embroidery, Assya Humesky Banquet and Ball will be held at the Best etc. To order food call (302) 439-7319 or Western Inn at Hunt’s Landing, Matamoras, 622-2338. The bazaar continues on The Ukrainian National Revolution as a Modern Cultural Phenomenon Pa. Dancers, alumni, family and friends are Sundays, March 28 and April 4, at 1-3 p.m. Tamara Hundorova cordially invited to attend this special cele- Sunday, March 28 bration of the Glen Spey, N.Y., workshop’s jubilee with honored guest Artistic Director To order the newest special double issue of The Ukrainian Quarterly please send a check or NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Academy of Roma Pryma Bohachevsky. Music will be money order in the amount of $16 or $30 for a yearly subscription to: Sciences in the U.S. is holding a lecture by by Zolota Bulava of Toronto. Banquet reser- The Ukrainian Quarterly Mykola Ryabchuk, managing editor of vations must be made in advance by June 1. 203 Second Avenue Krytyka, commentator for the Kyiv Ball tickets also available separately and at New York, NY 10003 Ukrainian daily Den and United States the door. 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