February / March 2013
Innovation, Technology, When You're in Philadelphia's Skilled Workers & Customers! Historic District Visit The Polish American Cultural Center by Michael Blichasz Museum Exhibit Hall Every day more Americans are uniting 308 Walnut Street behind efforts to support American workers representing small and large Featuring Polish History and Culture businesses, non-union and union, and Open 10 AM to 4 PM the self-employed. Although our campaign FREE ADMISSION continues to gain momentum, we have a long way to go to restore jobs in the January through April U.S.A. Our efforts continue to make a Monday to Friday difference and without the growing number of people involved in May through December the Buy American Made Campaign more jobs in America would Polish American Monday to Saturday have been lost. As we continue our campaign, I ask that you Cultural Center promote the following points: Gift Shop is Open During 308 Walnut Street Regular Exhibit Hall Hours 1. Innovation: For more than two centuries tens-of-thousands of Philadelphia, PA 19106 products were invented and manufactured in America. Today, (215) 922-1700 Closed on Holidays America’s private sector businesses have the power to restore tens- of-millions of jobs so it time for national elected and business Internet: PolishAmericanCenter.orgPolishAmericanCenter.com leaders to show us what can be accomplished when all levels of leadership work together. Museum Exhibit Hall Schedule Winter & Early Spring 2. Technology: There is no reason why Americans can’t produce December 29, 2012 through April 27, 2013 competitive products of every type and help restore America’s Monday through Friday 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. industries and jobs. Reopens on Saturdays beginning with the first weekend of May 3. Skilled Workers: Businesses should inform the American people what skills the industries of TODAY and TOMORROW need and that information should be the focus of school systems across Bus Groups Welcome at the the U.S.A. Polish American Cultural Center Museum 4. WE MUST speak up where we shop and encourage businesses to seek out more American made products from their suppliers. Philadelphia welcomes many bus groups There are more American made products available but they are not and tour groups visiting the Historic District promoted by merchandisers mainly because they can receive more every day. If you are planning a group tour profits from imported items. Because of this, many American made to Philadelphia, be sure to visit the Polish products do not receive the shelf space and distribution they need American Cultural Center Museum at 308 to grow, which means there are fewer jobs for American workers. Walnut Street and the Kosciuszko House at 3rd and Pine Streets. 5. Every business needs customers so your words at the cash register and your spending habits let business owners know what When you make your plans, call the Museum in advance so that their customers are thinking and how they are spending their a representative can greet your group and give them a tour. dollars. I never heard of a business stating they need less Call the Polish American Cultural Center Museum, Monday through business, so spend your dollars in support of American made Friday, between 9 A.M. and 4 P.M. and let them know when your FIRST. group is planning to visit. Call 215-922-1700. With more of us involved in the Buy American Made Campaign, For more info, visit: PolishAmericanCenter.com/busgroups.html political and business leaders are getting the message that the American people want leaders working together to move America’s economy forward. This is Michael Blichasz. Thanks for your comments and suggestions. Email me from the link on the front page of AmericanWorkersNeedYou.com. Tune into our radio broadcast anytime from the links on AmericanWorkersRadio.com.
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Let Everyone Know Yo u're BE A Polish American Congress O ME T R Eastern Pennsylvania District D I U C O A Newsletter N R 308 Walnut Street P Philadelphia, PA 19106 P R H Telephone: (215) 739-3408 S O I PolishAmericanCongress.com U L D O TO B E P February / March 2013
Join the Read the Polish American News Online at: Polish American Congress Eastern Pennsylvania District PolishAmericanNews.com February / March 2013, Polish American News - Page 2 Polish American Congress, Eastern Pennsylvania District (1945-2012) Office and Meeting Place: 308 Walnut Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106 • 215-739-3408 • Internet: PolishAmericanCongress.com
2012 President’s Report by Michael Blichasz • Report Period - January, 2012 through December, 2012
The following public activities took place in cooperation with the Polish American Congress, its officers, regional representatives, and member organizations:
(1) January 29, 2012 - Polish American Congress, Eastern (13) October 6, 2012 - Polish American Cultural Center Polish Pennsylvania District, Annual Meeting and the election of officers - Heritage Night at PPL Park, One Stadium Drive, Chester, PA. Polish Beneficial Association Hall, Bridesburg section, Philadelphia. Philadelphia Union Vs. New England Revolution. (2) February 4, 2012 - General Thaddeus Kosciuszko Annual (14) October 13, 2012 - Annual Pulaski Dinner Dance, Associated Tribute Ceremony & Luncheon, Holiday Inn Hotel Ballroom, 4th & Polish Home Ballroom, Northeast Philadelphia. Arch Streets, historic Philadelphia. (15) October 14, 2012 - Polish American Heritage Month Mass, (3) February through April - Eastern PA District of PAC sponsored WPVI-TV 6 ABC, 5:30 A.M. Celebrant Rev. Jan Palkowski, Pastor, a voter registration drive through its radio. Registration forms are St. Adalbert Church, Port Richmond section of Philadelphia, and the available from the Polish American Congress throughout the year. Marcella Kochanska Sembrich Chorus sang during the Mass. (4) April and May - Colorful Polish arts and crafts displays (16) October 14, 2012 - Pulaski Observance Mass, Cathedral presented to area schools and various groups by Polish American Basilica of SS. Peter & Paul, Center City Philadelphia. Congress & Polish American Cultural Center Museum volunteers. (17) October 14, 2012 - Pulaski Tribute Program at the Kopernik (5) May, 2012 - PAC marked the 221st Anniversary of Poland’s Monument, Torun Triangle Park, 18th & Benjamin Franklin May 3, 1791 Constitution with tours of the museum and the Polish Parkway, Center City Philadelphia, followed by a reception. Constitution exhibit, Polish American Cultural Center Museum in (18) October 14, 2012 - 79th Annual Pulaski Day Parade, Benjamin historic Philadelphia. Franklin Parkway, Center City Philadelphia. Parade televised live (6) May 3, 2012 - Polish Constitution Day Commemorative Program, from 1 to 2:30 P.M. on WPVI-TV 6 ABC. sponsored by the Council of United Polish Societies of Chester, (19) November 1, 2012 - Polish American Cultural Center welcomed PA, Chester’s Historic 1724 Court House. Nick Sakiewicz, CEO, Slask, The National Song and Dance Ensemble of Poland, St. Hubert Philadelphia Union, was the guest speaker. High School Auditorium in Northeast Philadelphia. 80 members of (7) May 6, 2012 - Polish American Congress Polish Constitution Day Slask offered a outstanding presentation of Polish music, dancing Mass, National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown, PA, and singing. followed by a Luncheon and Youth Program. (20) November 18, 2012 - Polish American Cultural Center Polish (8) May through October - Eastern PA District of PAC sponsored American Celebration, SugarHouse Casino, Fishtown section of a voter registration drive through its radio, newspaper, and Philadelphia. Hundreds enjoyed the Music Box Band, great food and organizational affiliates. refreshments. (9) June 21, 2012 - Polish American Cultural Center Polish (21) December 15, 2012 - Polish Christmas Customs Celebration, American Night at the Phillies Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia. Polish American Cultural Center Museum in historic Philadelphia. Pre-game entertainment was by the Polish American String Band Christmas Open House with Sw. Mikolaj, Polish language groups and PKM Polish Folk Dancers. and refreshments. (10) June 25 through July 4, 2012 - PAC and Polish American Throughout the year PAC conducts various meetings to organize Cultural Center representatives participated in the Wawa Welcome public events and address the needs and concerns of its member America Festivities in Philadelphia. organizations and the community at large. (11) July - Polish American Cultural Center Museum, in Additionally, it also maintains contact with the national office conjunction with the National Constitution Center, both in historic of the PAC with reference to Polish American affairs as well as Philadelphia, participated as community partners featuring an programs and activities involving the needs and concerns of the exhibit with paintings and literature portraying the signing of the people of Poland. We are grateful to all who helped and supported the first two democratic constitutions: U.S. Constitution and Poland’s efforts of the Polish American Congress. “In Unity There is Strength”! Constitution. PolishAmericanCongress.com (12) October 1, 2012 - Marking the beginning of Polish American Heritage Month and Pulaski Parade Radio Program, followed by a Polish Language Classes First Polish Settlers Luncheon, Polish American Cultural Center For information about Polish Language Classes, call the Polish Museum, 308 Walnut Street in historic Philadelphia. American Cultural Center Museum at 215-922-1700.
Save the Dates Wildwood Polka Party Thursday, June 20, 2013 - Jam Session Friday, June 21, 2013 - Evening Polka Party Place your business ad in the next edition of the Polish Saturday, June 22, 2013 - Pool Party American News. For more information, call 215-922-1700, Sunday, June 23, 2013 - Polka Dance Monday through Friday, 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. Info & Reservations - Dolly Kubasko - 570-655-0760 More information will be listed in future newsletters. PAC American Agenda Goals and Objectives The Board of the Polish American Congress 1. To unify people of Polish ancestry in the United States. welcomes all proud Polish Americans to join the PAC 2. To encourage the growth of Polish American fraternal, educational, cultural, social, youth, parish, civic, veteran Polish American Congress and professional associations. District Membership 2013 3. To encourage exposure to Polish history and culture in 2013 (For New Members) schools, parishes and cultural institutions. Name ______4. To acquaint people of Polish ancestry with their rights, privileges and duties as American citizens. Address ______5. To maintain active liaison with local, state and federal City ______State ______Zip ______government officials regarding the needs and concerns of Americans of Polish ancestry. Email ______6. To protect the good name of Americans of Polish ancestry Please Check One: in political, national, social, and economic matters. Individual Membership $35.00 ____ Family Membership $45.00 ____ 7. To react at a time of crisis when the needs and concerns I understand membership will include a one-year subscription to the of Polonia must be represented. Polish American News. 8. To inform the American public about the Polish American Please return the above form with your payment. community and Poland’s role in history. A membership card will be sent to you promptly. 9. To inform Americans of Polish ancestry of actions taken Make check payable and mail to: Polish American Congress by the Polish American Congress to assist people of Polish 308 Walnut Street ancestry. Philadelphia, PA 19106 10. To promote radio, TV and print media which inform and For more information call the PAC at (215) 739-3408 unite Polish Americans. February / March 2013, Polish American News - Page 3 Kosciuszko Day in Philadelphia - February 2, 2013
Group photo from Kosciuszko Day 2013, at the Holiday Inn in Historic Philadelphia, PA. General Thaddeus Kosciuszko General Thaddeus Kosciuszko Day 1746 - 1817 Remembered A Hero Of Two Continents Hero of America and Poland On Saturday, February 2, 2013, Polish Americans and friends Thaddeus Kosciuszko was born in Poland gathered for the Annual Tribute Ceremony in Historic Philadelphia on February 4, 1746, son of Ludwik and Tekla to celebrate the life and accomplishments of General Thaddeus Kosciuszko. He attended school in Lubieszow Kosciuszko. The event was held in the Holiday Inn Ballroom, 4th and then the Cadet Academy in Warsaw before and Arch Streets, in Historic Philadelphia. The program began with continuing his engineering studies in Paris, a welcome by Michael Blichasz, President of the Polish American France. By the time Kosciuszko arrived in Congress, Eastern Pennsylvania District, which sponsors the annual America from Poland in 1776, he was a skilled engineer who came tribute to General Kosciuszko. to offer his services to the American colonies in their struggle for The ceremony continued with the presentation of the American independence. On October 18, 1776 Kosciuszko was commissioned and Polish flags by the Polish Army Veterans Post 12 and the as Colonel of Engineers by the Continental Congress and began his Frankford High School JROTC. Irene Darlak sang the American outstanding service of fortifying battle sites, many of which became and Polish national anthems and the invocation was presented by turning points in America’s fight for independence against the Fr. Jan Palkowski, pastor of St. Adalbert Church in Port Richmond, British. Philadelphia. Guest speakers for the event were Philadelphia Shortly after arriving in Philadelphia in 1776, Kosciuszko read Councilman Mark Squilla, Councilman David Oh, Cynthia MacLeod, the Declaration of Independence and was moved to tears because Superintendent of Philadelphia’s Historic National Park which he discovered in this single, concise document everything in which administers the Kosciuszko House, and Tim Kuzma, National he truly believed. When he discovered that Thomas Jefferson was President of the Polish Falcons of America. They all spoke about responsible for drafting the Declaration, he felt compelled to meet the accomplishments of General Kosciuszko during his service to him. A few months later, while moving south with the Continental America and thanked the Polish American community for helping Army, Kosciuszko stopped in Virginia to meet with Jefferson. After maintain Polish heritage in America with celebrations that highlight a very warm reception, the two men spent the day comparing Polish American heroes, celebrate Polish customs and the language philosophies and eventually became the best of friends. of the Polish people who first arrived in America at Jamestown, A,V in 1608. In the early days of the war, Kosciuszko helped to fortify the Philadelphia waterfront at Fort Mercer. Shortly after, he was Students from St. Adalbert Polish Language School presented a transferred to New York, where he helped with fortifications along the slide show with an historic outline of General Kosciuszko’s life, from Hudson and planned the defense for Saratoga. The Battle of Saratoga his birth, years of services to America and Poland, and his final became known as one of military history’s most famous struggles for resting place in Wawel Castle in Krakow, Poland. The Polish Scouts independence and proved to be a turning point in the war. Harcerstwo, “Port Richmond Group,” sang patriotic Polish selections and presented a tribute to the life of General Kosciuszko. In 1778, Kosciuszko was made chief engineer of West Point, New York. This fortification became known as the American Gibraltar Special thanks to Theresa Romanowski and the Kosciuszko because it was unable to be penetrated by the British Army. Tribute Committee for an outstanding event. Thanks to Agnieszka Eventually West Point became a military academy. Dziedzic, President of St. Adalbert Polish Language School and Kasia Przybycien, Director of the Polish Scouts Port Richmond Troop, In 1783, Kosciuszko was appointed Brigadier General and was for conducting the youth program presentations. Following the awarded the Cincinnati Order Medal by General George Washington, program a photo of the participating groups and guests was taken. Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. Washington also The ceremony was followed by the luncheon where Mr. Tim Kuzma, presented Kosciuszko with two pistols and a sword as gifts for his President of the National Polish Falcons of America, conducted the outstanding service to America. swearing in ceremony of the 2013 officers of the Polish American After the colonies won their independence, Kosciuszko returned to Congress, Eastern Pennsylvania District. Poland in 1784 to help his own country win independence from the Now that repairs at the Kosciuszko House are completed, the PAC surrounding European powers. Kosciuszko was the national hero looks forward to holding its tribute ceremony at 3rd and Pine Streets of the 1794 Insurrection. After the successful battle of Raclawice in Historic Philadelphia next year. You can visit the Kosciuszko on April 4, 1794, first Warsaw and then Wilno were liberated from House, open Wednesday through Sunday from 12 noon to 4 P.M. For enemy occupation. Kosciuszko was wounded in the failed revolt more information about General Kosciuszko, you can also visit the and taken prisoner by the Russians. Upon his release from prison, Polish American Cultural Center Museum at 308 Walnut Street and he returned to America on August 18, 1797, which he considered the Museum’s Internet site at: PolishAmericanCenter.com. his “second home.” He received a hero’s welcome when he reached the Philadelphia waterfront along the Delaware River. Afterward, Thanks to all who attended the ceremony as Polonia in the he secured a residence at 3rd and Pine Streets, which is now the Philadelphia TriState area marked another special day in Polish Kosciuszko House, a national memorial to this hero of the American American history. Thanks to all who supported this event and helped Revolution. keep “The Polish American Heart Beating Proudly.” Dziekujemy Bardzo! Kosciuszko was admired by general and foot soldier alike, both for his technical knowledge and for his sympathetic understanding Visit the and generosity. Jefferson wrote of Kosciuszko, “He is as pure a son General Thaddeus Kosciuszko of liberty as I have ever known.” Tragically, Kosciuszko, a devoted champion of the poor and oppressed, never witnessed the arrival of National Memorial freedom in his homeland, Poland. “Kosciuszko House” Kosciuszko was a firm believer of equality and requested, before 3rd and Pine Streets in leaving the United States for the second time, that the money from Historic Philadelphia, PA his estate be used to buy freedom for slaves, help to educate them Open Wednesday through Sunday and provide them with enough land to support themselves. 12 Noon to 4 P.M. Kosciuszko spent the last years of his life in Switzerland, where on October 15, 1817, he died at the age of 72. He is buried in Wawel Castle, in Krakow, Poland, among the tombs of the Polish Kings. In 1828 a Corps of Cadets erected a monument to Kosciuszko at West Point, where his work was of vital importance to America in the Revolution.
You can learn more about General Thaddeus Kosciuszko when you visit the Kosciuszko House, Third and Pine Streets, or the Polish American Cultural Center Museum, 308 Walnut Street, both in historic Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. February / March 2013, Polish American News - Page 4
Christmas Holiday Customs Highlighted at the Polish American Cultural Center Museum
The Polish Christmas Open House, held on Saturday, December 15, 2012, at the Polish American Cultural Center Museum, 308 Walnut Street, in historic Philadelphia, welcomed hundreds of visitors of all ages. They enjoyed a Magic Show and a visit by St. Nicholas, who is known to the Polish people as Sw. Mikolaj. Children from St. Adalbert Polish Language School sang Polish Christmas carols, had pictures taken with Sw. Mikolaj and received treats of gingerbread cookies and a candy cane, following a tradition of gift giving in the name of St. Nicholas for hundreds of years. Everyone is invited to visit the Museum which is now on its winter schedule, open admission free, Monday to Friday, from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. If you would like additional information call, (215) 922-1700 and for additional information about Polish Christmas Customs, visit the Museum’s Internet site at: PolishAmericanCenter.com
Children from St. Adalbert Polish Language School and Sw. Mikolaj (Stephen Children participated and enjoyed the magic show by Tom McDonnell at the Skorczynski) during the Polish Christmas Open House on Saturday, Museum during the Polish Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 15, 2012. December 15, 2012. For more information about Polish Christmas Customs and Polish Customs celebrated throughout the year visit: PolishAmericanCenter.com
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Pulaski Day Parade GRAND MARSHALS 2013 In October, 2013, the Pulaski Day Parade in Philadelphia will celebrate its 80th PA Consumer Registration #PA010759 Anniversary. In recognition of the participation of the many organizations that have made up the parade over the years, the Pulaski Parade Attention Employers! Committee will highlight the organizations. People seeking employment often contact PASS. The staff will The president or official representative of the be pleased to alert job seekers of Job Openings that have been organizations will be the Grand Marshal for reported. their respective groups. Kindly mark your calendar for Sunday, If your place of employent is about to or has posted an October 6, 2013, and plan to be part of the 80th Anniversary employment opportunity, kindly let PASS know. Call Monday of Pulaski Day Parade in Philadelphia on the Benjamin Franklin through Friday, between 9 A.M. and 4 P.M. (215) 923-1900, Parkway in Center City. or send the job information to: For more information call the Polish American Congress office at: Attn: Employment Information (215) 739-3408, or visit: PulaskiDayParade.com. Polish American Social Services 308 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 You can view and print a copy of this newsletter at: Kindly include qualifications needed, starting salary and where to go for an application and interview. PolishAmericanNews.com February / March, 2013 Polish American News - Page 5 Polish American Cultural Center Museum in Philadelphia, PA
February 11, 1909 - Joseph Mankiewicz (Born) Museum’s Historic Reflections Project Joseph Leo Mankiewicz was an American film director, February / March screenwriter, and producer. Mankiewicz had a long Hollywood career and is best known as the writer- The Polish American Cultural Center Museum in Historic director of the Oscar-winning All About Eve (1950). He Philadelphia presents Historic Reflections from Polish and Polish was brother to the equally famous screenwriter and American history on the Polish American Radio Program. The drama critic Herman J. Mankiewicz who also won an reflections are organized in a daily format. Some of the dates may be Oscar — for co-writing Citizen Kane (1941). the birthday or death date of a prominent person. Other dates may celebrate a milestone in a prominent person’s life such as a career February 12, 1939 - Ray Manzarek (Born) promotion, invention date, or some accomplishment that contributed Raymond Daniel Manzarek, Jr., better known as to science, medicine, sports, or entertainment history. Other dates Ray Manzarek, is an American musician, singer, may be an anniversary of a historical event in Polonia or Poland’s producer, film director, writer, co-founder and history. keyboardist of The Doors from 1965 to 1973, and You can hear weekly historic reflections on the Saturday edition The Doors of the 21st Century (renamed Manzarek- of the Polish American Radio Program at 11 A.M. on 860 AM Krieger) since 2001. He is the oldest former member Radio from Philadelphia. Listen to rebroadcasts 24 hours a day at of the Doors. PolishAmericanRadioProgram.com. For your information, we have listed a brief outline of historic February 13, 1882 - Tadeusz Banachiewicz (Born) reflections for the months of February / March. Tadeusz Banachiewicz was a Polish astronomer, mathematician, and the director of the Krakow February 1, 1979 - Julie Ann Augustyniak (Born) Observatory. Tadeusz Banachiewicz’s international Julie Ann Augustyniak (born Norfolk, VA, February 1, recognition came from his theory of cracovians 1979) is an American soccer player who played for the - a matrix algebra that helped to solve several Atlanta Beat of the Women’s United Soccer Association. astronomical, geodesic, mechanical and mathematical problems. A lunar crater is named after him. February 2, 1676 - Jan III Sobieski (Coronation) Jan Sobieski was a king and military leader of Poland February 14, 1916 - Wawrzyniec Zulawski (Born) in 1676. It was Sobieski who defeated the Turkish Wawrzyniec Jerzy Zulawski, also known as Wawa, was Armies during the battle of Vienna in 1683 which a Polish alpinist, educator, composer, music critic, and in turn saved Europe and Western Civilization. He musicologist. He was a professor of Panstwowa Wyzsza has been honored for centuries as the “Defender of Szkola Muzyczna in Warsaw. Zulawski was an initiator Christendom.” and organizer of Polish alpinism. During World War II he was a member of Armia Krajowa and was a soldier February 3, 1974 - Konrad Galka (Born) during the Warsaw Uprising. Konrad Galka (born February 3, 1974 in Kraków) is a former butterfly swimmer from Poland, who competed in February 15, 1903 - Fr. Jozef Dabrowski (Died) two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, Fr. Jozef Dabrowski was an educator and founder starting in 1992. of the Orchard Lake Schools in Michigan. Born February 4, 1746 - General Thaddeus Kosciuszko at Zoltance, Russian Poland he studied at the (Born) Gymnasium of Lublin and at the University of Warsaw. During the Polish January Uprising of During the struggle for America’s Independence, 1863 he participated in many engagements, and in General Thaddeus Kosciuszko returned to his 1864 fled to Dresden; thence to Lucerne and Berne homeland of Poland. He swore an oath in the where he continued his studies in mathematics. Krakow market place to fight for Poland’s liberty and took command of the Polish uprising in 1794, February 16, 1929 - Kazimierz Kutz (Born) urging all men to take up arms to defend Poland. Kazimierz Julian Kutz is a Polish film director, author, February 5, 1909 - Grazyna Bacewicz (Born) journalist and politician, one of the representatives of the Grazyna Bacewicz was a Polish composer and Polish Film School and a deputy speaker of the Senate of violinist. She is only the second Polish female Poland. composer to have achieved national and international recognition, the first being Maria Szymanowska in the February 17, 1837 - Konstanty Jelski (Born) early 19th century. Konstanty Jelski was an acclaimed Polish ornithologist and zoologist. He conducted many February 6, 1962 - Wladyslaw Dziewulski (Died) important studies abroad, specifically in Guiana Wladyslaw Dziewulski was a Polish astronomer and Peru from 1866 to 1875. He was the curator of and mathematician. He spent his life performing a museum in Lima from 1874 to 1878. He returned astronomical research and published over 200 papers. to Poland to become the curator of the Krakow He has a crater on the moon named after him as well as Museum. the planetarium in Torun, Poland. February 18, 1914 - Julius Kuczynski (Born) February 7, 1810 - Marcin Odlanicki Poczobutt Julius Frank Kuczynski was better known by his (Born) country western, musical stage name, Pee Wee Marcin Odlanicki Poczobutt was a Polish–Lithuanian King. He is best known for his song, “Tennessee Jesuit astronomer and mathematician. He was Waltz”, popularized by Patti Page in 1950. Pee Wee professor of Vilnius University for over 50 years, King helped to modernize country western music by serving as its rector form 1780 to 1799. The introducing electric instruments, drums and horns. Poczobutt crater on the Moon is named after him. February 19, 1473 - Mikolaj Kopernik (Born) February 8, 1813 - Tadeusz Czacki (Died) Polish astronomer Mikolaj Kopernik was known by Tadeusz Czacki was a Polish historian, pedagogue and his Latin name Nicholas Copernicus, in the city of numismatist. Czacki played an important part in the Torun, Poland. Copernicus is the Father of Modern Enlightenment in Poland. Astronomy, known as the man who moved the earth and stopped the sun.
February 9, 1940 - Bohdan Paczynski (Born) February 20, 1977 - Bartosz Kizierowski (Born) Bohdan Paczynski was a Polish astronomer, a leading Bartlomiej (“Bartosz”) Kizierowski is a freestyle scientist in theory of the evolution of stars, accretion swimmer from Poland, who competed in three discs and gamma ray bursts. consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996.
February 10, 1962 - Wladyslaw Broniewski (Died) February 21, 1958 - Henryk Arctowski (Died) Wladyslaw Broniewski was a Polish poet and soldier. Henryk Arctowski was a Polish American explorer Broniewski made his literary debut in 1925 with the poem of the Antarctic. In recognition of his work and his Bagnat na Bron which translated means, Bayonets Ready. contribution to science, his name has been given This work has become a classic of patriotic war poetry. to a number of geographical features in Antarctica including a peninsula, a peak and a glacier. 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February 22, 1852 - Samuel Goldflam (Born) March 4, 1932 - Ryszard Kapuscinski (Born) Samuel Wulfowicz Goldflam was a Polish neurologist best Ryszard Kapuscinski was an internationally renowned known for his brilliant 1893 analysis of myasthenia gravis Polish journalist, author, publicist and poet. Ryszard (Erb-Goldflam syndrome). Kapuscinski documented world events from the fall of the Shah of Iran to the fall of the Soviet Empire. His February 23, 1891 - Fr. Leopold Moczygemba (Died) books have been translated into thirty languages. Fr. Leopold Moczygemba was a patriarch of America’s Polonia. Fr. Moczygemba organized the first Polish March 5, 1901 - Julian Przybos (Born) settlement in the United States at Panna Maria, Texas Julian Przybos was a Polish poet, essayist and in 1854. He was one of the founders and also served translator, one of the most important poets of Kraków as a president of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of Avantgarde. America, which was founded in Chicago in 1873. He also established the first Polish College in America at Orchard Lake, Michigan. March 6, 1926 - Andrzej Wajda (Born) February 24, 1986 - Wojciech Wolski (Born) Andrzej Wajda was a film and theater director, Wojciech “Wojtek” Wolski (pronounced: VOY-tek VOL- script writer and set designer, and world renowned skee; born February 24, 1986 in Zabrze, Poland) is a cinematographer. He produced numerous award Canadian professional ice hockey left winger of Polish winning films in Poland and then spread his descent, currently playing for the New York Rangers talents to other European countries and the world. of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously He has received awards for excellence from dozens played for the Colorado Avalanche and the Phoenix of countries and received an honorary Oscar Coyotes. Award for his lifetime achievements.
March 7, 1911 - Stefan Kisielewski (Born) February 25, 1885 - Jozef Kostrzewski (Born) Stefan Kisielewski, pseudonyms Kisiel, Julia Jozef Kostrzewski was a Polish archeologist and Holynska, Teodor Klon, Tomasz Stalinski, was a professor at Poznan University. He was highly regarded Polish writer, publicist, composer and politician, and for conducting the excavation of the Iron Age settlement one of the members of Znak, one of the founders of Biskupin after World War I. of the UPR, the polish libertarian and conservative political party.
February 26, 1901 - Lucyna Cwierczakiewiczowa (Died) March 8, 1822- Jan Lukasiewicz (Born) Lucyna Cwierczakiewiczowa was a Polish writer, Jan Józef Ignacy Lukasiewicz was a Polish journalist and author of the first Polish cook book. In pharmacist and petroleum industry pioneer who in 1860 she published her famous 365 meals for less 1856 built the first oil refinery in the world. Among than 5 zlotys. Her cook book was reprinted more than his other achievements were the discovery of how 23 times. Lucyna Cwierczakiewiczowa also published to distill kerosene from seep oil, the invention of the an annual calendar for women filled with cooking modern kerosene lamp (1853), the introduction of recipes, woman’s suffrage information and poems. the first modern street lamp in Europe (1853), and the construction of the first oil well in Poland (1854). February 27, 1929 - Stefan Kudelski (Born) March 9, 1852 - Hieronim Derdowski (Born) Stefan Kudelski was a Polish engineer who created the Hieronim Derdowski was a Polish immigrant who Nagra series of professional audio recorders. In 1957, played an important part in his community in he built the transistorized tape recorder with electronic Winona, Minnesota. Hieronim Derdowski edited speed controls. Stefan Kudelski received Academy the weekly newspaper, Wiarus, where he advocated Award Oscars for sound technology in 1965, 1977, for sustaining Polish culture and traditions and 1978 and in 1990 and won two Emmy Awards. carried stories about Polish communities in the United States and Europe. He was a Kaszubian, February 28, 1994 - Wieslaw Wisniewski (Died) from the Baltic coast of Poland, and maintained the Wieslaw Wisniewski was an astronomy professor at the Kaszubian dialect, traditions and folkways. Lunar and Planetary Laboratory in Tucson, Arizona. He published over 120 scholarly works in the field of March 10, 1936 - Wojciech Lukaszewski (Born) astronomy and has asteroid number 2256 named in Wojciech Lukaszewski was a composer and music his honor. teacher from Czestochowa, Poland. Lukaszewski’s music continues to be performed throughout Poland March 1, 1819 - Wladyslaw Taczanowski (Born) and by orchestra’s and choral groups throughout the world. Lukaszewski received numerous awards for Wladyslaw Taczanowski was a Polish zoologist who his musical presentations written in the 1950’s, 60’s is considered one of the most important European and 70’s. zoologists of the 19th Century. Taczanowski is known for two significant studies, Birds of Poland, written in 1882 and Ornithology of Peru in 1884. Two animal March 11, 2000 - Kazimierz Brandys (Died) species are named after him. Kazimierz Brandys was a Polish writer who lectured in the United States and lived his last days in Paris. Brandys took part in establishing the democratic March 2, 1973 - Paul Popowich (Born) opposition movement in Poland. He is known for his Paul Popowich is an actor who has performed in many moving account of Stalinist terror in his book Matka television series (such as Beverly Hills, 90210). Paul Krolow. is best known for his portrayal of Mr. Smith in Season 2 of Twice in a Lifetime, where he played an angel March 12, 1999 - Poland Joins NATO who had to help people change their past for a better (Event) future. The foreign ministers of Poland, the Czech Republic and Hungary put an end to a March 3, 1996 - John Cardinal Krol (Died) decade of tough political negotiations as John Cardinal Krol was a Polish American Cardinal they handed over the NATO Accession and the Archbishop of Philadelphia from 1961 Protocols to U.S. Secretary of State to 1988. John Cardinal Krol participated in the Madeleine Albright on March 12, 1999 in Second Vatican Council, served as President of U.S. Independence, Missouri, in the United States. Conference of Catholic Bishops and was advisor to Pope John Paul II. March 13, 1995 - Franciszek Gajowniczek (Died) Franciszek Gajowniczek, whose life was spared at the Auschwitz death camp when Fr. Maximillian Kolbe, now Saint Maximillian Kolbe, asked to be executed in Gajowniczek’s place in 1941. In return, Fr. Kolbe was sentenced to a slow death by starvation and Franciszek Gajowniczek was eventually reunited with his family. February / March 2013, Polish American News - Page 8
From the Desk of The Clock Goes In One Direction! Michael Blichasz As you look at yourself and the people American Workers’ Advocate around you, you see that the clock goes in Host of the Saturday Variety Program at 11 A.M. one direction, FORWARD. For more than 860 AM Radio WWDB • Philadelphia, PA 35 years the clock was moving forward as I welcome you to review the information from thousands of America’s industries were my most recent weekly commentaries and ask downsized or closed and moved around the that you share this information with your family world. members and friends. Most business representatives I speak with AmericanWorkersNeedYou.com tell me businesses left America to escape rising taxes, regulations and the rising cost of manufacturing. Stop, Look, Listen and Spend Accordingly! Unfortunately I don’t find a lot of information that highlights the There continues to be growing enthusiasm for promoting JOBS efforts of America’s national elected leaders working with business in the U.S.A. by seeking out and purchasing the American made leaders to keep industries in the U.S.A. during the last 35 years. It is products presently available. Through their purchasing power the true that we live in a free market economy so companies can locate American people are making it known that they want to return to anywhere they choose, however, IF America’s national leaders had being a nation of multi-skilled workers capable of producing items acted properly in our best interests, millions of jobs that could competitively and of the highest quality. employ Americans would not have been lost to outsourcing and America would not be in so much debt. As we continue on the road to restoring America’s industries, I encourage you to Today, we are trying to recover from the loss of industries and network with family, friends and neighbors and millions of jobs to other countries and 35 years after the fact we let them know which American made products are still asking what solutions are America’s NATIONAL leaders you purchased lately and the stores where you proposing to help private sector businesses remain in or return purchased them. Businesses selling predominantly foreign made to the U.S.A.? products must see that the American people are walking away Because time moves very quickly, I ask you to continue speaking because they don’t see enough American made items available to with local, state and national elected officials as well as with them. store management to voice your concerns for American workers. As we continue this grass-roots campaign, I urge you to stop and Supporters of the Buy American Made Campaign have helped look at every label, and listen closely to the responses of store Americans maintain their jobs and encouraged companies to managers as you ask them if they are planning to feature a larger remain or return to the U.S.A. There is no reason to waste time selection of American made items. While recognizing the benefits discussing what should have, could have or would have happened of a growing global economy, we must insist on an equal number of in America. Let’s concentrate our efforts on ways to support the American made products to support our domestic economy. businesses that manufacture, sell, ship and promote their products in the U.S.A. Our objective is to get Americans back to work Because more people are supporting American workers and utilizing their present skills or trained for the jobs needed in America’s industries, our concerns are being discussed by the today’s industries. most important people, the investors and leaders of private sector industries. I encourage you to add to the enthusiasm of the Buy American Made Campaign and help us promote the 50/50 What You See Is What You Get! balance between American made and imported products which For the tens of millions of people supporting the Buy American would have tens-of-millions of Americans employed and help to Made Campaign the statement “What you see is what you get” is support America’s economy. At this point, everything depends on very accurate. As our supporters look at labels and see such a how the American people choose to spend their hard-earned dollars. large percentage of products made outside of America, they have a Thanks for spreading the word. clear picture as to why the unemployment rate is high and why so many employable people are in need of assistance from government 70% of America’s Economy is programs. Based on Comsumer Sales! Support for the Buy American Made Campaign continues to grow In recent years we have as does the frustration of people unable to find sufficient items with heard many reports about made in the U.S.A. labels. People often ask me why our national how the loss of domestic leaders allowed it to reach this point? Well, in better times the loss industries has continued of America’s industries was less noticeable and there was always the to hurt the well-being of idea that other countries could do the work while America’s service America and especially oriented economy expanded. the stability of Americans. In 1996, when I stated on my radio programs that America was America still has a large manufacturing sector, but most of the losing too many industries and job skills to foreign countries, I products are durable items that are not purchased on a frequent was told my ideas were wrong. In 2006, as I expanded my radio basis. Expanding manufacturing of items like clothing, furniture and commentaries in support of American workers and promoted the electronics are just a few that could make major and long-lasting Buy American Made Campaign, I was told the campaign would not change in America’s employment situation. move outside my own radio broadcasts. Well, we are at the beginning As more Americans speak up and promote expanding of 2013, and in addition to my radio broadcasts, tens of millions of manufacturing of day-to-day items used by the American people Americans and national and local media outlets are promoting the more private sector businesses will be able to create jobs placing Buy American Made Campaign. However, as you see for yourself, competitive American made products on the American market. It America’s national elected leaders are still focused on ways to tax us is very true that modern technology requires fewer people to produce rather than ways to help private sector businesses maintain a stable and market items that were needed 35 years ago. However, in the last job base without being taxed and regulated out of America. National 35 years there have been so many new items on the world market leaders don’t understand that American workers and businesses that there is no reason that competitive items should not be made paying taxes can support government services and a well-balanced in the U.S.A. The objectives of American Workers Need You and economy focused on balanced budgets that will benefit every the Buy American Made Campaign have been to unite America’s American. consumers and re-awaken the spirit of innovation so that tens-of As we continue our efforts, it is evident that the American people millions of Americans can be employed. have to assume the leading role in looking out for the well-being of As we see in every report about the JOB situation in America, American workers from the point of production to the point of sale. more Americans are committed to seeking out American made and Consider how much better America’s economy would be if we could speak up for what should and could be competitive American made restore a 50/50 balance of every item now sold in America’s stores. products in every store in the U.S.A. We heard all of the excuses, now I’m not seeking to exclude foreign made products from the American it’s time to remove tax loopholes that benefit only some businesses market, simply to have a competitive American made version of every and implement long-term rewards for businesses doing business in item for us to choose from. When we make more in the U.S.A., we will America. Contact your local, state and federal elected officials so have more items to trade with other counties and can get back to the they get the message from more and more constituents. way things should be. Help us make 2013 a better year for America’s businesses and American workers. More American made items are My thanks to those who have joined our campaign and are now available in America’s stores, so shop around and let me know spreading the word to others. Each of us makes the decision as to how you are making out. how our dollars will be spent. Today, 70% of America’s economy is based on consumer sales and services. This is a statistic that must be changed because a large portion of the 70% is benefiting foreign Tune In to American Workers Radio workers instead of Americans. I urge you to help us circulate more Wednesdays with Michael Blichasz of our own dollars in the U.S.A. by seeking out American made 11 A.M. to 12 Noon - 860 AM Radio WWDB FIRST and urge store managers where you shop to seek out more Serving Philadelphia and TriState area American made products from their distributors. Internet Broadcast: AmericanWorkersRadio.com Listen live & rebroadcasts link: AmericanWorkersRadio.com February / March 2013, Polish American News - Page 9
Support The Buy American Made Campaign As Americans we have control of what we buy, who makes it, how it is made and if it is helping or hurting American workers. It is time for Americans to support each other more and in the process help restore America’s economy. Michael Blichasz
In an effort to unite America’s consumers and businesses, and increase employment opportunities in the U.S.A., AmericanWorkersRadio.com is expanding its efforts. Over the years, America has lost millions of jobs to outsourcing and it’s time for that to change. As America’s consumers, we have to make change happen by stimulating America’s manufacturing industries through our purchasing power. The goal of American Workers Radio is to have an equal amount of American made products featured side-by-side with foreign competitors in stores across the U.S.A. American Workers Radio will outreach to listeners and welcome ideas on ways to secure more jobs for American workers. We will urge people to support one another so we can make a long-term positive difference for private sector businesses manufacturing in America. At this time, Americans no longer produce enough products to satisfy the day-to-day needs of the American people. Americans now rely on foreign products to fill the void. Relying on imports has distressed America’s economy and led to growing unemployment for American workers which must be reversed. American Workers Radio will urge listeners to purchase the products made by industries located in the U.S.A. so that more people can be employed from the production of the products to the point of sale. Supporters of American Workers Radio know that it is not government’s role is to create jobs, but it is government’s role to encourage private sector businesses to create jobs that will employ the American people and in the process generate revenue to maintain local, state and federal government services. Add AmericanWorkersRadio.com to your favorites, email us your suggestions and spread the word because American Workers Need You to support the Buy American Made Campaign.
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March 14, 1882 - Waclaw Sierpinski (Born) March 25, 1970 - Shawn Antoski (Born) Waclaw Franciszek Sierpinski was a Polish Shawn Antoski is a retired professional ice hockey left mathematician. He was known for outstanding winger who played 8 seasons in the National Hockey contributions to set theory (research on the axiom League in the 1990s. He played for the Vancouver of choice and the continuum hypothesis), number Canucks, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, theory, theory of functions and topology. He published and the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. over 700 papers and 50 books. Three well-known fractals are named after him (the Sierpinski triangle, the Sierpinski carpet and the Sierpinski curve), as are Sierpinski March 26, 1996 - Edmund Marciszewski (Died) numbers and the associated Sierpinski problem. Edmund Marciszewski, known as Edmund Muskie, was a former senator from the State of Maine. The March 15, 1869 - Stanislaw Wojciechowski (Born) son of Polish immigrants, he served as the Governor Stanislaw Wojciechowski was a Polish politician and of the State of Maine before his election to the U.S. scientist. In 1922 he was elected the second President Senate, where he served as the Secretary of the of the Republic of Poland following the assassination Senate. Senator Muskie also ran as candidate for the of Gabriel Narutowicz. He was ousted by the May United States Vice Presidency. Coup d’État of 1926. March 27, 2004 - Edward Piszek (Died) March 16, 1964 - Gore Verbinski (Born) Edward Piszek was a Polish American Industrialist and Philanthropist. He was the founder of Gregor “Gore” Verbinski is an American film director Mrs. Paul’s Kitchens, the frozen-food business and writer, best known for directing the first three that became a national giant. Mr. Piszek was Pirates of the Caribbean films and The Ring. In an outstanding supporter of Poland and the addition to movies, he has also directed numerous Polish American community. Among his many music videos. accomplishments, Edward Piszek helped eradicate March 17, 1956 - Irene Joliet-Curie (Died) tuberculosis in Poland and was the main supporter of the Kosciuszko House in Historic Philadelphia. Irene Joliet-Curie, the daughter of Pierre and Marie Curie, was also a recipient of a Nobel Prize March 28, 1928 - Zbigniew Brzezinski (Born) for Chemistry in 1935 for the discovery of artificial radioactivity. This made the Curies the family with Zbigniew Brzezinski was born in Warsaw, Poland, most Nobel laureates to date. and is internationally respected as a political scientist and statesman. Brzezinski served as the March 18, 1866 - Karol Adamiecki (Born) United States National Security Advisor to President Carter and remains a major international foreign Karol Adamiecki was a Polish economist, engineer policy analyst. Brzezinski is currently a professor and management researcher. He was one of the of American foreign policy at Johns Hopkins most famous management researchers in Central University’s School of Advanced International Studies. and Eastern Europe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He authored the law of harmony in March 29, 1963 - Pola Gojawiczynska (Died) management theory and the University of Economics Apolonia, “Pola” Gojawiczynska, née Kozniewska, was in Katowice Poland bears his name. a prolific Polish writer. Gojawiczynska was one of the March 19, 1887 - Jozef Kraszewski (Died) most popular women writers of the Polish literature of interwar period. Her works included psychological Jozef Ignacy Kraszewski was a noted author of themes and social themes connected with proletarian numerous fiction stories, historian of Polish literature, and small town environment of Warsaw and Silesia. social activist and politician. March 30, 1892 - Stefan Banach (Born) March 20, 1997 - Tony Zale (Died) Stefan Banach was a mathematician who founded Tony Zale was a champion middleweight boxer and the branch of modern mathematics called functional hall of famer also known as “the Man of Steel”. analysis. A self-taught mathematics prodigy, Banach He earned fighter of the year honors from Ring was the founder of the Lwów School of Mathematics. Magazine and the Boxing Writers Association of America for his thrilling three fight series with March 31, 1888 - Mieczyslaw Haiman (Born) fellow hall of famer Rocky Graziano. Mieczyslaw Haiman was a leading historian of March 21, 1972 - Piotr Adamczyk (Born) the Polish American community. Born in Poland in 1888, Haiman arrived in America in 1913 Polish actor, Piotr Adamczyk, portrayed Karol Wojtyla, and settled in Buffalo. In 1935, Haiman became who later became Pope John Paul II, in the television the curator of the Polish Museum of America in movie, The Man Who Became Pope. Chicago which was founded by the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America. The Polish American March 22, 1786 - Joachim Lelewel (Born) Historical Association bestows the Mieczyslaw Haiman Award annually to a scholar who has Joachim Lelewel is considered the most eminent Polish done exemplary work in the area of Polish American studies. historian. Lelewel wrote a timeline of Polish history and his writings remain a focal point of 18th and 19th century Polish history. His lectures were very popular among the youth and Adam Mickiewicz dedicated a Ewa Matczak, D.M.D. poem to him. General Denistry 3084 Aramingo Avenue 4250 Richmond Street March 23, 1951 - Ron Jaworski (Born) Philadelphia, PA 19134 Philadelphia, PA 19137 Ron Jaworski, known as “JAWS” and the “Polish 215-739-2787 215-533-2787 Rifle”, is a former football quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles. Jaworski led the Eagles to their Office Hours by Appointment Mowimy Po Polsku first Super Bowl appearance in 1981. Jaworski is currently a sports broadcaster and is part owner of the Philadelphia Soul Arena Football Team.
March 24, 1915 - Karol Olszewski (Died) Karol Stanislaw Olszewski was a noted Polish chemist, mathematician and physicist.
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Polish American Social Services “PASS” Medications and Prescription Plans United Social Services Outreach Program PACE PLUS is a new name being used for the PACE/PACENET programs, (the Main Office: Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the 308 Walnut Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106 Elderly) that help pay for prescription drugs. The Open Monday to Friday • 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. new name reflects how this program works with Medicare Part D. It can provide better coverage Telephone: (215) 923-1900 for those who have both PACE/NET and Medicare Outreach Services in and around the Philadelphia area D. This program has two qualifying income categories for determining eligibility. Seniors, age Fuel Rebate Program LIHEAP 65 or older with incomes as follows: for PACE, As in previous years, the Low Income Home Energy a single person $14,500; a couple $17,700. Assistance Program (LIHEAP), also known as the Fuel For PACENET, a single person between $14,500 and $23,500 or a Rebate Program, began in November, 2012, and is couple between $17,700 and $31,500. For more info and to get an scheduled to end at our office on March 22, 2013. application call PASS (215) 923-1900. For those who are not familiar with the program, there The Pennsylvania Patient Assistance is no age restriction to apply. The household income must Program Clearinghouse be within the following guidelines: This program works with Pharma (Pharmaceutical Manufacturers) Number in Household Approximate Monthly Income Annual Income to get prescription drugs for those unable to pay. Income guidelines 1 $1,396 $16,755 approximate $20,000 for a single person, $25,000 for a married 2 $1,891 $22,695 couple and $30,000 for an adult and two or more dependents. 3 $2,386 $28,635 Call 1-800-955-0989. 4 $2,881 $34,575 5 $3,376 $40,515 6. $3,871 $46,455 2012 State of Pennsylvania Property Tax Rent Rebate Program For more information on filing requirements or to get an application, call PASS at (215) 923-1900. When will applications for the 2012 Property Tax Rent Rebate Program be 1099 ALERT! KEEP THOSE 1099’s! available? Applications will be mailed by the In January 2013, Social Security, pensions, banks and other program to those who applied in previous financial institutions sent out income statements called 1099’s. years beginning in February. Applications These income statements are summaries of all the income someone should also be available to the general would have received during 2012. THESE STATEMENTS ARE public in mid-February. IMPORTANT TO APPLY FOR VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND SHOULD If it’s 2013, why is the program called the NOT BE THROWN AWAY! 2012 Property Tax Rent Rebate Program? Please make a folder at home and place all 1099’s in it so when This rebate program is a “look back” program. This means that applying for a water discount, property tax/ rent rebate program to calculate a rebate, the program must look back at property taxes or any other program, this information will be handy. or rent the household paid out during 2012. Also to calculate the rebate, the program must look back at the income received during Holiday Visits and Older Adults 2012 to calculate the amount of the rebate. Who is eligible for a rebate? This past Holiday was busy and many of us had the opportunity to There are many different individuals who may qualify for a rebate. visit with family and friends, many of which are older adults. Maybe They must fall into one of the categories below and meet certain during a visit to a senior citizen you noticed a change in their health income guidelines. condition or living condition that was of concern to you. If this is the case, feel free to contact Polish American Social Services to discuss • A person or their spouse who is 65 years of age or older, or this situation to see if there are any services that may be helpful to • Widows or widowers 50 years of age or older, or the older adult. • Permanently DISABLED individuals 18 years of age or older. What are the income guidelines and how much of a rebate is There are many programs and services that are designed to help expected? seniors face the challenges of aging as well as living independently for as long as possible. Call PASS at (215) 923-1900 for more For Homeowners : Income Range Rebate Amount information. All calls and questions are confidential. $ 0 - $8,000 $650 $8,001 - $15,000 $500 In recognition of a contribution from $15,001 - $18,000 $300 The Michael J. Kosloski Foundation $18,001 - $35,000 $250 For Renters: In loving Memory of Leo Kosloski Income Range Rebate Amount $ 0 - $8,000 $650 For Polish American Social Services programs $8,001 - $15,000 $500
IT IS IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND THAT YOU DO NOT COUNT In recognition of a contribution from the ONE- HALF OF SOCIAL SECURITY, SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME AND RAILROAD RETIREMENT TIER 1 BENEFITS WHEN Fourjay Foundation CALCULATING ELIGIBILITY INCOME. For example, if your gross Social Security income for 2012 was For Polish American Social Services programs $20,000, the Property Tax Rent Rebate Program would count only $10,000 toward eligibility requirements. All other income such as “PASS” works closely with the salary, IRA payouts, pensions, dividends or interest is counted at Philadelphia Corporation for Aging to 100%. provide information and assistance to Do I ever have to repay this rebate or will a lien be placed on the the elderly. For information regarding property? services available in Philadelphia and No. Absolutely NOT! No Lien is placed on the property nor does the Southeastern Pennsylvania, call PCA’s rebate have to be repaid. Furthermore the rebate is not considered helpline number at (215) 765-9040 or PASS (215) 923-1900. as income for any other program. Whom do I call if I have questions or how can I get an application? www.PCACares.org For more information, to get an application, or to get help completing the application, call Polish American Social Services at (215) 923-1900.
In recognition of a contribution from the Place your business ad in the next edition of the Polish Barra Foundation American News. For more information, call 215-922-1700, Monday through Friday, 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. For Polish American Social Services programs February / March 2013, Polish American News - Page 12 From the Desk of You are asked to support the efforts of Mary Ann Zerkowski, President National Small Business Weekend Berks County Polish American The First Friday, Saturday and Sunday of Every Month Board of Education [email protected]
Your support for local businesses helps in the following ways: 1. Local residents remain employed. In April 2013, the Polish American Board of 2. Local delivery and marketing services remain utilized. Education of Berks County will be awarding 3. Creates and supports a vibrant local economy. $20,000 in scholarships to Berks County High 4. Local, state, and federal taxes are collected from the payroll and business tax system which help support local, state and federal government services. School Seniors of Polish American descent. 5. As a customer you can ask retailers to feature more American made products Scholarship application forms and guidelines which will help American manufacturing facilities in the U.S.A. remain open are available in the office of the Guidance Counselor in all Berks and create more job opportunities. County high schools. Guidelines and application forms can also For more information visit: NationalSmallBusinessWeekend.com be downloaded from the PABEBC website at www.pabeberks.org. AmericanWorkersRadio.com Application forms are due NO LATER than Saturday, March 9, A National Network Promoting America’s Businesses and American Workers 2013, to the Scholarship Secretary, Ronald Savitski, 159 Texter Mountain Road, Wernersville, PA 19565-9442, Tel. 610.693.9792. The scholarships will be awarded at the PABEBC annual banquet on Sunday, April 14, 2013, at the Reading Country Club. A social hour will be held beginning at 4:00 P.M., dinner will be served at 5:00 P.M. For more information and reservations please contact Helen Nowotarski at 610.777.4598. Port Richmond Pharmacy Store Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30 A.M. to 8 P.M. Saturday: 8:30 A.M. to 2 P.M. Sunday: 8:30 A.M. to 12 Noon “Mowimy po polsku”! 2512 East Clearfield Street Philadelphia, PA 19134 Tel: 215-426-5099 Fax: 215-426-4401 Email: [email protected]
• Friendly Competent Service • Polish & Albanian Translation • Always Prompt Courteous Service • Free Delivery & Rx Pick-Up • Family Atomosphere • All Insurance Accepted Polish American Radio Program • Convenient Location • Food Mart, Gifts, Keys Made, Greeting Cards Serving Southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware • ATM Inside • Medical Supplies 7 days a week since 1925 • Open 7 Days A Week • Free Blood Pressure / Diabetes Screening • Lottery Tickets • UPS Drop Off & Pick Up Monday to Friday 11:00 A.M. to 12 Noon - 860 AM Local News, Music, Special Features and News from Poland Nicholas Masino: Owner / Pharmacist in the Polish Language with Hostess Barbara Ilnicka John Masino: Owner / Manager Gerry Masino: HR / Customer Relations Manager Thursday 11:45 A.M. - 860 AM Kristie Masino-Monoky: Pharm. D. • Zachary Masino: Pharm. D. Pauline Fathers Radio Program from Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA in the Polish Language Winner “Best of Port Richmond” 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 Winner of “Best of River Wards” 2012 Saturday Variety Program 11:00 A.M. to 12 Noon - 860 AM In English hosted by Michael Blichasz Christmas Holiday Raffle Winner Sunday 12:30 to 1:30 P.M. - 860 AM On Saturday, December 15, 2012, during the Polish American Cultural Center Museum’s Christmas Open House, the $500 Polish Language Variety Program Christmas Holiday Raffle drawing took place. The lucky winner was with hostess Barbara Ilnicka John Niemkiewicz, ticket #2529. Listen to re-broadcasts 24 hours-a-day, 7 days a week The Polish American Cultural Center Museum board, staff, and on the Internet at: PolishAmericanRadioProgram.com volunteers wish to thank everyone who purchased the Christmas Holiday Raffle tickets, which benefit the Museum Exhibit Hall, as well as help to sponsor the annual Polish Christmas Open House and For a Great Variety of Polkas, Obereks, Waltzes youth program. and much more, visit or call T.K. Frank’s Polka Records (Frank Proszowski) Let Us All Wish a Very Happy Birthday to P.O. Box 321 Conshohocken, PA 19428 (610) 828-2089 or (610) 828-5573 Chester Valentine Rudzinski www.Polkas.com/tkfrank Who Will be Turning 100 on February 14th! Love from your Family and Friends. Greetings from Richard L. Krzyzanowski, Esq. Syrena Auto Body Shop Krzyzanowski Foundation 6201 Oxford Avenue • Philadelphia, PA • (215) 535-6606 691 Bethlehem Pike • Montgomeryville, PA • (215) 361-1900
Subscribe to the Polish American Journal Published Since 1911 News from Polish American Communities Across the United States News - Sports - Religion - History - Recipes - Folklore - Polka - and More! Published Monthly - Only $18.00 per year Call (toll free) 1(800) 422-1275 or visit us on the web at: www.PolAmJournal.com e-mail: [email protected] February / March 2013, Polish American News - Page 13 Stefan Kudelski, Polish Inventor of Recorder Jozef Cardinal Glemp Dies At Age 83 That Changed Hollywood, Dies at 83 Former Primate of Poland, Józef Cardinal By PAUL VITELLO - New York Times Glemp, leader of Poland’s Roman Catholic Published: January 31, 2013 Church through the transition from communism to democracy, passed away in Stefan Kudelski, the inventor of the Warsaw at the age of 83. The Cardinal, who first professional-quality portable tape had been suffering from a long illness, died in recorder, which revolutionized Hollywood the hospital of lung cancer late in the evening moviemaking and vastly expanded the reach of on Wednesday, January 23, 2013. documentarians, independent filmmakers and Cardinal Glemp, born in December 1929 in eavesdroppers on both sides in the cold war, Inowroclaw, Kujawia, was appointed Primate died on Saturday in Switzerland. He was 83. of Poland after the death of Cardinal Stefan The audio engineer Stefan Kudelski and a Wyszynski in 1981, the year martial law Nagra recorder. was declared by the Polish communist authorities. As head of the His death was announced by the Kudelski Group, the Swiss Catholic Church in Poland, he led the Church through the difficult electronics engineering firm he founded in 1951. No cause was given. 1980s which saw the collapse of communism. He remained Primate of Poland until December 18, 2009. The Polish-born Mr. Kudelski was an engineering student at a Swiss university in 1951 when he patented his first portable His ecclesiastical career saw him ordained to the priesthood in recording device, the Nagra I, a reel-to-reel tape recorder, about the 1956. Two years later he was sent to Rome to study canon law and size of a shoe box and weighing 11 pounds, that produced sound as returned to Poland with his doctorate in 1964. Upon his return, he good as that of most studio recorders, which were phone-booth-size. worked for 15 years in the Secretariat of Cardinal Wyszynski. Glemp Radio stations in Switzerland were his first customers. was consecrated a bishop in 1979 and a cardinal in 1983. As the Archbishop of Warsaw he also served as President of the Episcopal The bigger breakthrough came seven years later, when Mr. Conference in Poland from 1981 to 2004. Kudelski introduced a high-quality tape recorder that could synchronize sound with the frames on a reel of film. Mr. Kudelski’s Article reprinted from PostEagle.com – Joseph Herter 1958 recorder, the Nagra III, weighed about 14 pounds and freed a new generation of filmmakers from the conventions and high cost of Pol-Am Baseball great Stan Musial dies studio production. Article reprinted from AmPol Eagle Along with the newly developed portable 16-millimeter camera, Robert Strybel • Mon, Jan 28, 2013 the Nagra recorder became an essential tool for the on-location, Stan Musial, one of baseball’s often improvisational techniques of New Wave directors like François all-time greats, died at his St. Truffaut and Jean-Luc Godard, and American documentarians like Louis County home Jan. 19, D. A. Pennebaker, who used the Nagra to record the 1965 Bob Dylan surrounded by family and friends. tour featured in his classic film “Don’t Look Back,” released in 1967. His health had declined in recent In various interviews, Mr. Pennebaker, Mr. Godard and Mr. years as a result of various Truffaut have all credited Mr. Kudelski with helping to make possible afflictions including Alzheimer’s the informality and journalistic realism of their work. disease, and he was under Mr. Kudelski received Academy Awards for his technical hospice care when he quietly passed away at the age of 92. contributions to filmmaking in 1965, 1977, 1978 and 1990, and “Here stands baseball’s perfect Emmy Awards in 1984 and 1986. Stan “the Man” Musial was the warrior. Here stands baseball’s In the 1960s, Mr. Kudelski’s firm also began making miniature greatest player in the history of perfect knight.” “Here stands the St. Louis Cardinals and the baseball’s perfect warrior. Here recorders for what its online catalog calls “surveillance and security” stands baseball’s perfect knight.” work. The first of these pocket-size machines was the SN “Serie quintessential Cardinal down Noire,” which the company’s Web site boasts was “originally ordered to the very end. Musial played his entire 22-season career with the by President J F Kennedy for the American secret services.” Cardinals, from 1941 to 1963. The collection of bugging devices on display at the International A .331 lifetime batter, Musial hit .300 or better 16 straight Spy Museum in Washington, a privately financed archive run by seasons, beginning in 1942. He played on three world championship former C.I.A. employees, includes a Nagra recorder obtained in the teams (1942, 1944 and 1946) and in 24 All-Star Games, tying a 1980s from Stasi, the East German internal security agency. record. He won three National League Most Valuable Player awards. The Nagra’s value to customers like those was generally classified. A friendly, fun-loving likable sort, Musial enjoyed making other But it received acclaim by consensus from professionals in the radio, people happy. He would tell a joke or play his harmonica at the drop television and film industries. By the early 1960s, Nagras were the of a hat and was always baseball’s perfect goodwill ambassador. standard recording equipment in all three industries. They remained In 1969 he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame at dominant until the advent of digital audio recorders in the 1990s. Cooperstown. When Polonia’s Orchard Lake Schools first established The company now makes digital recorders, as well as some analog the National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame (http:// tape devices, but does not rule the market as it once did. polishsportshof.com) on their lakeside campus near Detroit in 1973, “There was virtually no film made from 1961 until the early ’90s Musial was the first Polonian athlete to be so honored. that did not use the Nagra,” Chris Newman, an Academy Award- A large bronze statue to Musial at St. Louis’ new Busch Stadium winning sound engineer, said on Wednesday. Mr. Newman used the carries the inscription: “Here stands baseball’s perfect warrior. machine in winning Oscars for “The Exorcist” (1973), “Amadeus” Here stands baseball’s perfect knight.” In 1999, Musial was named (1984) and “The English Patient” (1996). He also used one in making a member of the 20th century’s All-Century Team, and in 2011 a celebrated 1971 action thriller, “The French Connection.” President Barack Obama presented him with the Medal of Freedom, “We would not have the movies we have today without it,” Mr. America’s highest civilian decoration. Newman said. A proud Polish American who spoke a fair brand of Polish, in his Stefan Kudelski was born on Feb. 27, 1929, in Warsaw. He later years Musial wanted to share his love of the sport with kids in escaped Poland with his family at the start of World War II and his ancestral homeland. Born in Donora, PA, a town some 20 miles settled in Switzerland later. After earning a degree in physics and south of Pittsburgh, he may have come close to ending up in the engineering, he began his company as an engineering design firm. It NBA. has since become a major Swiss manufacturer of media and security His Polish-born dad Lukasz had been pressuring him to accept a equipment. basketball scholarship to the University of Pittsburgh, but his mother His son André succeeded him as chief executive and chairman Marysia went to bat for her son. “Why did you come to America?” in 1991. In addition to André, he is survived by four other children, She asked her husband. “Because it’s a free country,” he replied. To Isabelle, Marguerite, Henri and Irène Kudelski. His wife, Ewa, died in which she retorted: “Yes, and that means a boy is free NOT to go to 2000. college if he doesn’t want to.” Mr. Kudelski’s tape recorders were carried on several expeditions I had the good fortune to meet Musial in Warsaw during some of to Mount Everest. In 1960, the Swiss oceanographer Jacques Piccard his numerous trips to Poland when he was working on various pro- took a Nagra aboard his deep-sea research submarine, Trieste, to Polish projects with his good friend Edward Piszek, Philadelphia record his impressions as he descended to 37,800 feet below the industrialist and humanitarian. Having heard that coaches from surface of the Pacific off Guam. It remains the deepest known place Castro’s Cuba were planning to introduce baseball to Poland, they on the Earth’s ocean floor. put their heads together to do something about it. After years of effort and sizable financial outlays, Musial and Piszek were largely instrumental in introducing Little League Polish American Travel Service Baseball to Poland. Their negotiating skills were also responsible for the central Polish town of Kutno becoming the Little League Travel Reservations • Translation Services headquarters for all of Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Initially PEKAO • Parcels to Poland the German city of Ramstein had been nominated for that 2714 E. Allegheny Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19134 distinction. One of Kutno’s seven stadiums is now officially known as (215) 634-3396 Stan Musial Little League Stadium. February / March 2013, Polish American News - Page 14 From the Desk of John S. Taras, MD A New Approach to Treat Wrist Fractures A senior citizen takes a spill on an icy sidewalk on her way to a knitting supply store. A student athlete takes a big hit on the playing field. A construction worker slips from a platform on the job. Three people from different walks of life - so, what do they have in common? They’ve all fractured a wrist while trying to break their falls. Previous treatments to hold reset bones while they heal were not always successful and often lead to displacement, improper healing, and Polish American Cultural Center Museum Gift Shop even disability. The good news is now there Open during regular Exhibit Hall Hours is a surgical procedure shown to improve For an order form, call the Gift Shop, Monday through Friday healing results and shorten recovery time, between 9 A.M. and 5 P.M. and a form will be mailed to you. enabling these individuals and others like them to return to their usual activities faster than ever before. If you are on the Internet, there is an order form you can download. John S. Taras, MD, of The Philadelphia Hand Center, and Visit the Museum Gift Shop on the Internet at: Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Thomas Jefferson PolishAmericanCenter.com University Hospital, and Director of the Division of Hand Surgery at Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann Hospital, Items are shipped United Parcel Service or Priority Mail developed the T-Pin®, new type of threaded pin - and a minimally invasive procedure designed specifically to treat acute wrist fracture. 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The successful results of this groundbreaking technique are Tomasz Adamek (48-2) defeated Steve a marked improvement on other options to treat broken wrists. Casts Cunningham (25-5) on national television in are the traditional fix for fractures, but they don’t always hold bones a highly anticipated rematch for the #2 IBF in place and can lead to crooked healing and disability. External position, retaining his IBF North American stabilizers have also been used, but they are bulky and prevent Heavyweight Title. movement. Plates and screws also can result in shortcomings in Congratulations from the entire Polonia. movement and cause tendon discomfort. Dr. Taras further explains Sto Lat! why the T-Pin® is a more stable alternative to the smooth pins hand surgeons have more commonly used. Dr. Taras points out that although smooth types of pins are easy to implant with a drill, they often do not properly attach to the bone, leading to displacement. 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Mail this form with your remittance to: Polish American Cultural Center 308 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 February / March 2013, Polish American News - Page 15 Remembering A Friend and Supporter Polish American Cultural Center Museum 308 Walnut Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106 • (215) 922-1700 of Polonia - Frank N. Piasecki Memorial Gifts Are Appreciated Frank Piasecki, the only son of Memorial gifts in honor of relatives and friends help continue Polish immigrants, the mission and programs provided at the Polish American Cultural Nikodem and Emilia Center and Museum Exhibit Hall, 308 Walnut Street in Historic Piasecki, was born Philadelphia. The Center promotes public awareness of Polish history in Philadelphia on and heritage among Delaware Valley residents. It also welcomes October 24, 1919. He tourists from across the Unted States and around the world who graduated from visit the Exhibit Hall during their tour of Historic Philadelphia. Overbrook High Kindly use the form below to make your donation. Every School, studied donor will receive a donation acknowledgement letter along with a mechanical Memorial Acknowledgement Card which can be sent to the family engineering at of the deceased. We would also appreciate having you list the Polish the University of American Cultural Center as a suggested charity in obituary notices. Pennsylvania and For additional information, contact the Center Monday through earned his Bachelor Friday between 9 A.M. and 5 P.M. (215) 922-1700. of Science degree from New York Memorial Donation Registration Form University in 1940. The enclosed donation for the Polish American Cultural Center In 1943, Piasecki is in memory of: developed and flew this country’s second successful helicopter, and in 1945, invented the world’s first successful tandem rotor helicopter. Name: His achievements in the development of rotorcraft technology have Donated by: made a tremendous impact on present rotary wing aviation. He was also instrumental in facilitating the certification of the Polish Helicopter, W-3 Sokol, by the Federal Aviation Administration, which Name Date made this helicopter marketable all over the world. Address In the late 1950’s, Mr. Piasecki founded the Piasecki Aircraft Corporation and for the next half-century served as the company’s City State Zip Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board. Telephone Number ( ) Donation enclosed $ During his 67-year career, Mr. Piasecki was the recipient of 24 patents and numerous honors for his pioneering work. He was Make check payable to: Polish American Cultural Center given the nation’s highest technical award, the National Medal 308 Walnut Street of Technology, by President Ronald Reagan in 1986, and the Philadelphia, PA 19106 Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s Lifetime Achievement Kindly return this entire form with your donation. Award in 2005. Mr. Piasecki was also honored by former Polish Donations are tax deductible. President Lech Walesa with the Polish Cross of Merit, one of the Donations will be acknowledged in writing and memorial names and nation’s highest awards. donors will be listed in the next edition of the Polish American News. Mr. Piasecki served on numerous corporate and charitable boards. He was a director of Crown, Cork and Seal Company (Crown Holdings, Inc.), The American Helicopter Society, The American In recognition of donations Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, The American Helicopter to the Museum, The Foreign Policy Research Institute, and the Piasecki Foundation. Polish American Cultural Center Always appreciative of his Polish heritage, Mr. Piasecki supported Museum Exhibit Hall numerous Polish American organizations, including the Polish in Memory of American Congress, the Polish American Cultural Center Museum, the Polish Heritage Society, the Kosciuszko Foundation, and others. Jozef Cardinal Glemp Frank Piasecki passed away on February 11, 2008 at 88 years of Margaret Kolenkiewicz age. Today, his son John manages the Piasecki Aircraft Corporation. Irena Mirecki Beverly Oliver Polish Eagles Sports Club 3157 E. Thompson Street - Philadelphia, PA 19134 Florence B. Sekula (Port Richmond section) Rev. Msgr. John B. Wendrychowicz Wedding and Special events - Call: (215) 423-0800
Farewell to Rev. Msgr. John B. Wendrychowicz Krakus Meat Market Rev. Msgr. John B. Wendrychowicz, 65, A Complete Polish Super Market pastor of St. Agnes Parish in Sellersville, PA and a supporter of the Polish American Cultural Home Made Kielbasa - Imported Items from Poland Center Museum in historic Philadelphia, died on 3150 Richmond Street, Philadelphia, PA December 20, 2012. Telephone: (215) 426-4336 • Internet: KrakusMarket.com Born in Philadelphia, the son of the late John B. and Rita (Shepherd) Wendrychowicz, he attended Visitation B.V.M. School, St. George School Visit us on the Internet at: and Northeast Catholic High School, which he left during his sophomore year, to enter St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. PolishAmericanCenter.com He was ordained on May 10, 1973 at the Cathedral of SS.Peter & Paul by Cardinal John Krol. In addition to parish assignments, he taught at Archbishop Kennedy and St. Hubert high schools, and was chaplain of Little Flower and Cardinal Dougherty high schools. Since 1992, Msgr. Wendrychowicz served as archdiocesan director and chaplain for the Catholic Committee on Scouting and also as Region III (Pennsylvania and New Jersey) Chaplain, National Catholic Committee on Scouting. He was pastor of St. Ladislaus Parish in Philadelphia and since 2006, St. Agnes Parish. Msgr. Wendrychowicz’s funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Agnes Church on December 27, 2012, with Saginaw Michigan Bishop Joseph R. Cistone as principal celebrant and homilist. Interment was at Calvary Cemetery. He is survived by his brothers, David (Anna Marie) and Joseph (Pamela); his sister, Rita (Curt Raddatz) and nieces and nephews. May he rest in peace! February / March 2013, Polish American News - Page 16 Bulletin Board The Polish American Congress Encourages All to Support Our Area Activities!
Saturday, February 9 - Polish Police Association of Philadelphia Saturday, April 27 - Dutchland Polkateers “Polka Whoo Dance, “ Annual Founder’s Day Banquet, King’s Caterers II, 4010 New St. James Social Hall, 505 Woodcrest Avenue, Lititz, PA. Music by Falls Road, Bristol, PA, 6 P.M. to Midnight. Music by Plus Five Polka Dots Band, 7 to 11 P.M. Info/tickets call Gordon Orchestra. Cocktail hour, surf and turf sit down dinner and a 610-940-2668. 6 hour open bar. Info call Edward McCloskey 215-425-4783. Sunday, April 28 - “Swing Into Spring Polka Days” Dance, Sunday, February 10 - Polski Uniwersytet Ludowy Lecture, Sunnybrook Ballroom , 50 Sunnybrook Road, Pottstown, PA, in the Polish language, Associated Polish Home, 9150 Academy 12 Noon to 8 P.M. Music by Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push, Road, Northeast Philadelphia, 3 P.M. Speaker: Rev. Konstanty Eddie Forman Orchestra, and O’Such Rhythm & Music Band. Pruszynski, Parochial Vicar, St. John Cantius Parish. Info call No BYOB - NO BYOF. Info call Janet O’Such 610-326-2915 215-624-9954. All are invited to attend. Free. or Dolores Taras 610-779-4329. Sunday, February 17 - Polka Pals “Sweetheart Dance”, Sacred Heart Parish Center, Cornwall Road & 419, Cornwall, PA. Music Bus Groups Welcome at the by Polka Quads Band, 2 to 6 P.M. Info/tickets call Joe Yaklowich, Polish American Cultural Center Museum 717-566-5704. Philadelphia welcomes many bus groups Sunday, February 17 - Polish Scouts “Harcerstwo “Bridesburg and tour groups visiting the Historic District Troop Mass commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the every day. If you are planning a group tour birth of Blessed Rev. Stephen Frelichowski, patron of Polish to Philadelphia, be sure to visit the Polish Scouts throughout the world, St. John Cantius Church, 4415 American Cultural Center Museum at 308 Almond Street, Bridesburg section of Philadelphia, 11:30 A.M. Walnut Street and the Kosciuszko House at Info call 215-535-6667. 3rd and Pine Streets. Wednesday, February 20 - Concert with Jazz singer Grazyna When you make your plans, call the Museum in advance so that Auguscik and singer/guitarist Paulinho Garcia, Chris’ Jazz a representative can greet your group and give them a tour. Cafe, 1421 Sansom Street, Center City Philadelphia. 2 shows 7 P.M. and 9 P.M. Info call 215-568-3131. Call the Polish American Cultural Center Museum, Monday through Friday, between 9 A.M. and 4 P.M. and let them know when your Saturday, February 23 - Show of Shows, Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic group is planning to visit. Call 215-922-1700. City, NJ, 1 Show - 3 P.M. Info/Tickets call Ticketmaster 1-800- 736-1420 or on the Internet at Ticketmaster.com. For more info, visit: PolishAmericanCenter.com/busgroups.html Saturday, February 23 - Dutchland Polkateers “Sweetheart Dance,” St. James Social Hall, 505 Woodcrest Avenue, Lititz, PA. Music by the Continentals Band, 7 to 11 P.M. Info/tickets call Gordon 610-940 2668. Philadelphia Ear, Nose & Throat Sunday, March 3 - Polka Dance, Thaddeus Kosciuszko Club (TK), Surgical Associates, P.C. East Hector and Apple Streets, Conshohocken, PA. Music by the E Shoreliners Band, 3 to 7 P.M. Free parking. Admission price Lee D. Rowe, M.D., F.A.C.S. includes a meal. Info call 610-828-9352. N Robert E. Hughes, MPAS, PA-C Saturday, March 9 - “Pisanki Making” (the art of hand decorated T April N. Shepard, PA-C Easter eggs) Sacred Heart Church, 120 Jefferson School, Swedesburg, PA( school cafeteria), 9 A.M. Info call 610-275-1750. Otorhinolaryngology • Head & Neck Surgery Sunday, March 10 - Polski Uniwersytet Ludowy Lecture, in the Neuro-Otology • Facial Plastic Surgery • Allergy Polish language, Associated Polish Home, 9150 Academy Road, Northeast Philadelphia, 3 P.M. Speaker: Dr. Iwona Korga, 2340 E. Allegheny Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19134 Pilsudski Institute of America Director. Info call 215-624-9954. Telephone: (215) 423-6670 • Fax: (215) 423-7787 All are invited. Free. Saturday, March 16 - Dutchland Polkateers “Luck of the Irish Dance,” St. James Social Hall, 505 Woodcrest Avenue, Lititz, PA. Music by Shoreliners Band, 7 to 11 P.M. Info/tickets call Gordon Polka Deli 610-940-2668. 2719 E. Allegheny Avenue - Philadelphia, PA 19134 Sunday, March 17 - Polish Heritage Society of Philadelphia’s Meats & deli products - fish, pierogi & baked goods 46th Annual Chopin Concert, Holy Family University, Telephone: (215) 634-3750 Technology Education Center. 9801 Frankford Avenue, Northeast Philadelphia. Guest pianist is Krystian Tkaczewski. Reception following the concert. Info/tickets call Debbie Majka 215-627-1391. Sunday, March 17 - Polka Pals “Luck of the Irish Dance”, Sacred Heart Parish Center, Cornwall Road & 419, Cornwall, PA. Music by PA Villagers Band, 2 to 6 P.M. Info/tickets call Joe Yaklowich 717-566-5704. Saturday, March 23 - “Pisanki Making” (the art of hand decorated Easter eggs) Sacred Heart Church, 120 Jefferson School, Swedesburg, PA (school cafeteria), 9 A.M. Info call 610-275-1750. Saturday, April 6 - Dyngus Day Polka Dance, Associated Polish Home Ballroom, 9150 Academy Road, Northeast Philadelphia. Music by Our Gang Band, 7 to 11 P.M. Info call John Wisniewski 215-906-1825. List of Lecture Titles at Sunday, April 7 - Polka Dance, Thaddeus Kosciuszko Club (TK), Polski Uniwersytet Ludowy in 2013 East Hector and Apple Streets, Conshohocken, PA. Music by the Polski Dom, Associated Polish Home Naturalistix Band, 3 to 7 P.M. Free parking. Admission price 9150 Academy Road includes a meal. Info call 610-828-9352. Philadephia, PA 19114 Sunday, April 14 - Polski Uniwersytet Ludowy Lecture in the 10 lutego 2013 r. godz. 3 po poludniu Polish language, Associated Polish Home, 9150 Academy Road, Dr. Ks. Konstanty Pruszynski - ksiadz St. John Cantius Church Northeast Philadelphia, 3 P.M. Speaker: Dr. Malgorzata Piszcz wspolczesnych potrzeb przynaleznosci do Kosciola katolickiego Conelly, physician. Info call 215-624-9954. All are invited to Liturgy and symbols in the life of a man of the Church in terms of attend. Free. contemporary needs of belonging to the Catholic Church. Sunday, April 14 - Berks County Polish American Board of 10 marca 2013 r. godz. 3 po poludniu Education Scholarship Banquet, Reading Country Club, Dr. Iwona Korga - Dyrektor Pilsudski Institute of America Exeter Township, cocktails 4 P.M., dinner 5 P.M. Music. Info/ Instytut Pilsudskiego w Ameryce - 70 lat dzialalnosci dla reservations call Helen Nowotarski 610-777-4598. Polski i Polonii. Sunday, April 21 - Polka Pals “Country Western Dance”, Sacred Pilsudski Institute of America - 70 years of work for Heart Parish Center, Cornwall Road & 419, Cornwall, PA. Music Polonia and Poland. by Joe Stanky & The Cadets Band, 2 to 6 P.M. Info/tickets call 14 kwietnia 2013 r. godz. 3:00 po poludniu Joe Yaklowich 717-566-5704. Dr. Malgorzata Piszcz-Conelly - physician Sunday, April 21 - Polka Spring Fling, St. Mary Church, 94 Walnut Witamina D i jej znaczenie dla dobrostanu naszego organizmu. Road, Hamburg, PA. Polka Mass 12:30 P.M. followed by a Polka Vitamin D and its impact on our well being. Dance from 2:30 to 6:30 P.M. Music by The Polka Family Band. Submitted by Dr. Jan Romanski No BYOB and No BYOF. Info call 610-562-7657.