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JOURNALESTABLISHED 1911 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICANS MAKE THEIR MARK IN THE ARTS dEdICATEd TO THE PROMOTION ANd CONTINUANCE OF POLISH AMERICAN CULTURE PAGE 15 WIELKI POST – STILL WORTH OBSERVING? • STONE PAINTS CATHOLIC POLES AS ANTI-SEMITES • A NEW POLISH BLESSED WINNERS OF OUR MATT URBAN SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST • SO YOU THINK YOUR KIEŁBASA IS THE BEST? RARE BOOKS NEED YOUR HELP • LINCOLN IGNORED POLES, FETED THE CZAR • PĄCZKI AND FAWORKI TIME NEWSMARK A Resplendent Quasquicentennial PolAm Baseball PHOTO: ANDRZEJ TRZECIAK ANDRZEJ PHOTO: “MOST WANTED” INSURGENT CAPTURED. A senior Great Stan Musial leader of the Afghan Taliban has been captured in a joint Dead at 92 operation between Polish soldiers and Afghan police of- fi cers near Spinde village in the eastern Ghazni province. Mullah Abdul Kabir is thought to be one of the most ac- tive insurgent commanders in the region and responsible, claim Polish armed forces, for a roadside attack on NATO convoy in December 2011 in Ghazni, leaving six Polish soldiers dead, and another attack in August of that year, killing one Polish soldier. “He is charged with the mass murder of innocent Af- ghani civilians as well as the kidnapping and atrocious murders of local administration offi cials and members of the local police,” Capitan Janusz Blaszczak from the Pol- ish contingent in Afghanistan press offi ce told Polish Ra- dio. The 54-year-old Mullah Abdul Kabir was arrested in early January during an attempted robbery, says Capitan MUSIAL. A quintessential Blaszczak. Cardinal and proud Polish Abdul Kabir has been in the Top 10 of the Joint Priori- American. tized Effects List of most wanted insurgents in Afghanistan for the last fi ve years. by Robert Strybel HOLY ROSARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH in Baltimore, Maryland, adorned in much ST. LOUIS — Stanley RUSSIAN SERVICEMEN FACE TRAIL IN SMOLENSK finery, is depicted above during its Jubilee Mass, December 9, 2012. It was attended by 500 Musial, one of baseball’s all- CRASH. Four Russian servicemen will face trial for pil- persons, including parishioner U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski and other dignitaries. Bishop time greats, died at his St. laging the wreckage of Polish President Lech Kaczynski’s Denis J. Madden was the Main Celebrant, assisted by parishioner Bishop Mitchell T. Rozanski Louis County home, January plane which crashed near the city of Smolensk in 2010. and 10 other priests. Story on page 3. 19, surrounded by family and In charge of cordoning off the crash site, they each face friends. His health had de- up to six years in prison. Country Mourns Firefi ghter, 19, Victim of Murder clined in recent years as a re- sult of various affl ictions in- The case has been submitted to the Smolensk Harrison WEBSTER, N.Y. — responders. Military Court. cluding Alzheimer’s disease, One of Polonia’s young- Kaczowka was born in Rochester on May and he was under hospice The plane carrying Lech Kaczynski, his wife and a est and brightest lost his 16, 1993 to Janina and Marian Kaczowka. host of Polish high-level offi cials crashed in thick fog near care when he quietly passed life in the line of duty. After graduating from Webster high School away at the age of 92. Smolensk on April 10, 2010, killing 96 people. Tomasz Marian Kac- in 2011, he dedicated himself to civil service, Stan “the Man” Musial zowka, 19, was killed on working the overnight shift as an emergency was the greatest player in SOLDIERS WOUNDED. Three Polish soldiers were Christmas Eve, together dispatch operator for the City of Rochester the history of the St. Louis wounded in Afghanistan as they were on a routine patrol with his friend and men- and waking up at all hours of the night to re- Cardinals and the quintes- in the province of Ghazni, eastern Afghanistan. A fi ght en- tor police lieutenant Mi- spond to various emergencies. He became in- sential Cardinal down to sued after the patrol was fi red upon by the enemy. chael Chiapperini, 43, volved in fi refi ghting as an Explorer, becom- the very end. Musial played The injured Poles were evacuated by helicopter to the when ex-con William ing a full member a year ago. his entire 22-season career U.S. military base hospital at Bagram, Parwan Province. Spengler fi red at them and two other fi refi ght- Kaczowka and his family were active mem- with the Cardinals, from Polish troops have been serving in Afghanistan since ers as they arrived to battle a blaze in the sub- bers of Rochester’s St. Stanislaus Church. 1941 to 1963. A .331 life- 2002 and are scheduled to cease all combat operations by urb of Rochester. Spengler had lured them to The stunning Christmas decorations he and time batter, Musial hit .300 his neighborhood by setting a house and car his father helped to set up just a few days the end of this year. To date, thirty seven Poles have died or better 16 straight seasons, on fi re and then lying in wait to kill the fi rst See “Kaczowka,” page 4 on duty in Afghanistan. See “Musial,” page 4 NOBEL PRIzE WINNERS TO MEET. Former Soviet lead- er Mikhail Gorbachov, the Dalai Lama, and former South The Copernican Legacy African President Frederik de Klerk have confi rmed their The following was deliv- based on long observations of participation in a meeting of Nobel Peace Prize winners to ered by Dr. Thaddeus V. Gro- the skies and mathematical be held in in October. mada — Professor Emeritus calculations. With incredible The meeting is to be hosted by the Lech Wałęsa Institute of European History, New boldness Kopernik repudiat- and will mark the 30th anniversary of awarding the then Jersey City University, and ed the geo-centric Ptolomaic chairman of the Solidarity Trade Union with the Nobel past Executive Director and system accepted for over a Peace Prize and will coincide with Wałęsa’s 70th birthday. President of the Polish In- thousand years and asserted Invitations have also been extended to former U.S. stitute of Arts & Sciences of that the sun was the center of President and the leader of the Burmese op- America — at the 40th Anni- our solar system and the earth position Aung San Suu Kyi. versary Gala Celebration of just one of the heavenly bod- Nobel Peace Prize winners have held regular meetings the Kopernik Memorial Asso- ies revolving around it. This for over ten years now. Recent meetings were held in Chi- ciation of Central New York, conception paved the way for cago, Berlin, and Rome. Utica, N.Y., on Nov. 3, 2012. Galileo, Kepler, and Newton We feel they are worth repeat- MIKOŁAJ KOPERNIK (Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473–1543) and marked the birth of mod- A STATUE FOR “WOJTEK.” A bear who saw action in ing on the 540th anniversary was a mathematician and astronomer who proposed that ern science making today’s World War II could be immortalized by a statue in Edin- of Kopernik’s birth, February the sun was stationary in the center of the universe and the space age possible. Just think burgh’s Princes Street Gardens. 19, 1473, in Toruń, Poland. earth revolved around it. At the time, Kopernik’s heliocentric of it! Truly, a universal man Wojtek — dubbed the “Soldier Bear” — was adopted idea was very controversial; nevertheless, it was the start of of the Renaissance, Koper- by Polish troops and helped them carry ammunition at the by Thaddeus Gromada a change in the way the world was viewed, and Kopernik nik was not only one of the Battle of Monte Cassino. There are good reasons for came to be seen as the initiator of the Scientifi c Revolution. greatest astronomers of all After the war, he lived in Scotland at Hutton in Ber- you and other Polish Ameri- titan, one of the greatest ge- freed men from ignorance. time, but he was a physician wickshire, before ending his days in Edinburgh Zoo. cans to be proud of Kopernik niuses who has ever lived on His book, “De Revolutionibus by training and predilection, The Wojtek Memorial Trust Fund has now raised over and share in some way in his this planet. He belongs to the Orbium Coelestum” written an economist who formulated $300,000 to create two statues; one for Edinburgh and an- greatness. He was born in To- real greats, in the class of Ar- probably between 1515 and the law of bad money, later other that will go to Poland. This year marks the 50 year run, Poland in 1473 whose istotle, Newton, Darwin, Ein- 1532 but not published until known as Gresham’s law, 32 anniversary of Wojtek’s death. family originally came from stein, who have made revo- 1543 when Kopernik was 70 years before it was devised Śląsk. No doubt he was a lutionary breakthroughs and years old and near death, was See “Copernicus,” page 4 2 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • FEBRUARY 2013

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Follow us on Facebook or visit us Wielki Post – Still Worth Observing? on the internet at: polamjournal.com PolAms who attended parochial schools in you happen to be. You or your group can prepare and exercise goals (so many sit-ups or so many their childhood recall the concept of “giving food parcels for poorer residents or families or minutes of jogging) as well as being nice to Q something up” for Lent. Back then, American so- maybe give them free admission tickets to your someone who gives you a hard time are some ex- February Luty ciety reinforced that notion. Well into the 1960s, Święconka. Doing the shopping or other errands amples of how to go about. “Nothing in life is to be feared. It is Kraft TV commercials touted their macaroni for homebound neighbors or driving them to the only to be understood.” and cheese for Lent, and stores displayed signs: mall or church are just a few of many possibili- SELF-ESTEEM. Self-indulgence may provide — Marie Curie (1867-1934) “Closed 12 to 3 on Good Friday.” ties. temporary contentment, but only setting and 1 1411. Signing of the First Peace Then came the baby-boomers raised on Dr. achieving challenging goals enhances one’s of Thorn (Toruń) concludes Spock’s philosophy of permissivism. Self-indul- HEALTH. There are those who live and party sense of self-worth, and Lent is the ideal time to the Polish-Lithuanian-Teutonic gence, not self-denial, became the watchword as if Lent didn’t exist, continue their weekend do so. Great personal satisfaction comes from the War of the day. Some people drifted away from pi- pig-outs and booze-ups and even wolf down Big realization that “I can do it” or “I have done it!” 2 Candlemas. At Candlemas, ous Lenten practices through neglect or spiritual Macs on Good Friday. But maybe it’s worth con- A good example are smokers who have kicked honoring the Presentation of sloth. Others rejected them as medieval beliefs sidering what a boon to one’s liver, gall bladder, the habit, are very proud of themselves and can Our Lord in no longer relevant to modern times. Maybe it’s cholesterol count, calorie intake and overall fit- talk for hours about how they did it. Just floating the Temple, time to take a closer look at what might be called ness and wellbeing could be six weeks of avoid- along amid daily chores, pastimes and bad hab- Poles ob- the five different aspects of Lent: ing rich, fattening foods and alcohol. That is long its can be little more than mere vegetation. Us- serve “Mat- enough for the body to adjust to a more modest ing self-discipline to keep resolutions, hit targets ka Boska RELIGION. G r o m n i c - Lent, which in Polish is known as level of “fuel” intake which could well become and strengthen one’s willpower provides a great za.” Candles “Wielki Post” (the Great Fast), was originally a healthier permanent lifestyle option. Athletes boost to one’s sense of self-esteem, blessed in conceived as a period of both spiritual and physi- rarely consume big, heavy meals before church are cal preparation for Easter. There were prayers, sporting events, because that would slow them CULTURE. Apart from its religious, physical and taken home Lenten devotions, retreats and one’s Easter duty down. And people who overindulge are perma- mental aspects, Lent also has a cultural dimen- a symbol of (the bare minimum once-a-year confession) for nently slowed down and often feel fat, flabby and sion. It may not be the time for frivolous enter- the Blessed Mother. They are the soul, but these were reinforced by self-denial listless. tainment, but it embodies aesthetic experiences called Thunder Candles. The and self-mortification for the flesh. Even those of ranging from the sublime to the folksy. No-one candle is lit during thunder- us who cannot equate with such religious prac- CHARACTER BUILDING. For many, such com- can deny the haunting beauty of those exclu- storms to protect the home from tices, may do well to take time out once a year, mon buzz-words as “anything goes,” “if it feels sively Polish Lenten devotions known as Gorz- lightening. It is also lit in times of trouble or when someone is raise above the daily humdrum, take stock of good go for it” and “whatever rocks your boat” kie Żale (Bitter Lamentations) or the colorful approaching death. The leg- ourselves and give some thought to the mean- have all but replaced the concept of character pageantry of Palm Sunday processions. Passion end surrounding the candles is ing and purpose of life, to our relations with our building, working on oneself and trying to be a Plays combine the spiritual and theatrical to pro- that in the evening the Blessed loved ones and fellow-man. better person. The results can be seen most ev- vide a unique depth of experience. Folk culture Mother wards off wolves by us- erywhere: many people want instant gratification is represented by those unique Polish “palms” ing the candles as a torch. HELPING THE NEEDY. Besides fasting and here and now, display less patience and restraint, as well as the ever-popular Holy Saturday food- 4 1745. Birth of Polish and Ameri- penance, Lent has involved giving alms to the easily lose their temper and tell each other off. blessing custom. can patriot, freedom fighter and poor. Beggars may no longer converge round Asceticism (doing without) and self-discipline, Which of the above aspects can you equate military engineer Thaddeus the church entrance as they once did in the Old as opposed to immediate gratification, whether with? Or maybe the biggest impact can be Kosciuszko. County, but the needy are always with us, even pursued for religious reasons, on not, can help achieved by integrating all five aspects into one 6 ST. DOROTHY Œwiêtej Dorocie in affluent America. Helping those less fortunate eliminate personal flaws and shortcomings. comprehensive experience. With Lent 2013 upon uschnie koszula na p³ocie. is a good thing to do regardless of how religious Sticking to resolutions, achieving weight-loss us, it’s something to think about! St. Dorothy’s shirt will dry on the fence. 8 1807. At Iława (Eylau), Poland, SPEAK UP / Letters to the Editor Napoleon’s Marshal Pierre Agureau attacked Russian forc- es led by Alexsandr Suvorov, in a heavy snowstorm. Napoleon’s Who’s to Blame? forces ran low on supplies and Dear Editor, themselves to keep out the Poles. They had their for Kurek’s book. It opened my eyes. ate their horses. Many years ago a Jewish friend told me about own Juderant — Jewish police — for food distri- Al Koproski 10 1925. Poland make an accord an Art Exhibit by Artist Arthur Szyk that was be- bution, etc. They also had their own class struc- Stamford, with the Vatican and the arch- ing held at our local Jewish Center. Szyk was a ture from rich to poor Jews. diocese of Vilnius was revived Polish Jew who came to the before As I read this book I was amazed at how the HALLER ARMY RECORDS AVAILABLE. I as one of five Polish dioceses. 1939 and was proud to be Polish and Jewish. Jews were outsmarted by the Germans and how have inherited records from the Niagara Falls, 11 1945. . So- viets receive Poland’s Eastern I found out that his family lived in Scarsdale the Germans in 1942 used the Jews to do their N.Y. International Institute, and they are all of lands. N.Y. I called them and made an appointment to dirty work. Polish people. The Institute was set up after 1918 12 1867. Death of George Soko- talk with his sister. When I called I was asked if I I won’t go into to much detail because if you, to help female immigrants assimilate in the Unit- loski, first Polish American was Anti-Semitic, and my answer was “no.” like me, were once asked why we did not do more ed States. I have become the guardian of these re- graduate of West Point Acad- This question always bothered me, why would to save the Jews, think of the consequences. If a cords which contain a wealth of information. The emy and Civil War veteran. she say that over the phone? Do all Jews think we Pole helped a Jew, their entire family would have files vary quite a bit in size and scope depending 14 1918. Warsaw demonstrators Poles are Anti-Semitic? It is a question I think is been killed. That was the German law and thou- on each particular case, but most at least contain protest the transfer of Polish answered in the new English Translation of Pol- sands of Poles made the sacrifice. That’s why the village in Poland that people came from, the territory to the Ukraine. ish-Jewish Relations 1939-1945 by Polish author more trees are planted for Poles in Yad Vashem ship they travelled on, etc. Some tell dates and 15 1903. Death of Fr. Jozef Dab- Ewa Kurek, which was originally published in than for any other nationality. locations of birth, marriage, and so on. rowski, founder of the Orchard Lake Schools. (b. 1842). Poland in 2006. Mark Edleman, a prominent Jew, criticized As I went through the records, I came across 17 1772. First Partition of Poland When the Holocaust is presented by the me- Poles for not doing enough, yet Edelman would men who served in Haller’s Army, part of which between Prussia, Russia and dia it always portrays the Jewish population not have sacrificed his life for any Pole. With his camped at Niagara-On-The-Lake. Austria. huddled in ghettos by the Germans. How many thinking, there is only one life and it should not Anyone with interest in these records is wel- 18 1813. Czar Alexander en- people up to now knew that the Jews made a deal be sacrificed for the sake of a symbol. come to contact me at [email protected]. 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Baltimore’s Holy Rosary Celebrates 125th QUOTES / compiled from news sources Former Pastor Attributes ecclesiastical Jubilee gifts to Holy ular English liturgy services. Rosary. The Archdiocesan Shrine of Di- Miraculous Cure to A Grand Banquet followed the vine Mercy is located in Holy Rosa- Stone Paints Catholic Poles as Anti-Semites Saintly Intervention Mass. There was a Toast, and the ry Church for an excellent and com- “Westerners did not realize that “I can be very persistent, even delivery of remarks by the various pelling reason. In 1995 then-Pastor anti-Semitism was common among if I have to go to New York City to by Richard P. Poremski clerics and other luminaries. The Ronald Pytel was stricken with Polish Catholics.” do a little schmoozing and deliver BALTIMORE, Md. — On De- Ojczyzna Polish Dancers provided crippling and life-threatening heart — Film director, producer, and kiełbasa to the guy.” cember 8, 1887 – 6,500 Sundays a memorable performance for the disease. He underwent very risky screenwriter Oliver Stone, from his — Buffalo, N.Y. Dyngus Day and over 26,000 Masses ago — the banquet’s closure. surgery, experienced several close 10-part Showtime series “The Un- promoter Eddy Dobosiewicz, on original Holy Rosary R.C. Church As per the church history: “Holy calls afterwards, and survived in a told History of the United States.” CNN’s Anderson Cooper’s promise (Parafi a Matki Boskiej Rozan- Rosary Parish peaked at about 2,500 severely debilitated physical state. Stone also minimizes the role the to come to the city’s festivities this cowej) was consecrated in the city’s families, approximately 8,000 souls, He was devoted to the Divine Mer- United States and Great Britain year. Last year, Copper broke into Fell’s Point neighborhood. Poland’s in the 1920s and 1930s. Enrollment cy dogma and philosophy of Polish played in winning World War II, giv- uncontrollable laughter while re- Father Piotr Chowaniec was the in the school was over 1,500 chil- nun Blessed Sister Maria Faustina ing the lion’s share of the credit to porting about the Easter Monday church’s fi rst pastor with the mis- dren. As many as six priests and 50 Kowalska. Pytel prayed fervently to Russia. Showtime is owned by CBS. doings in Western New York. That v v v fi t was voted the No. 1 “RidicuList” sion to administer to the area’s huge nuns were assigned to the parish. her for divine intervention. He soon “‘Pokłosie’ may be the most con- story from 2012 by Cooper’s follow- infl ux of Polish immigrants. At the For a time Holy Rosary was the began feeling much better and rath- troversial Polish fi lm ever made, for ers. The RidicuList is a regular fea- time, Baltimore was the second largest Polish parish (among six) in er normal. After subsequent visits to it touches a raw nerve among Poles: ture on the “Anderson Cooper 360” largest immigration port of entry af- Baltimore, and the largest parish in the hospital his totally amazed heart that of past anti-Semitism in Poland show. ter Ellis Island in New York. the Archdiocese.” surgeon emphatically told him that and its persistence today.” The present Romanesque-style Holy Rosary’s gradual decline “Someone has intervened for you — Review from The Economist, began in the 1960s with the older … your heart is now normal once church was dedicated in 1927. Able on the new Polish fi lm by Władysław Easter is Early This generations passing on and the again.” to seat 2,000, it is notably spacious Pasikowski, which describes the at- younger families fl eeing to the sub- The tireless efforts and dramatic – designed and constructed to be tempt made by two brothers to break Year, March 31 urbs. With decline in enrollment, the testimony of a miracle by Fr. Pytel devoid of any interior supporting the conspiracy of silence among Easter Greetings school closed in 1997; the nuns had in Rome were very instrumental columns. the residents of Jedwabne, where in the Roman Catholic Church’s Deadline is March 8 already decamped many years pre- the massacre against their Jewish THE BI-LINGUAL JUBILEE viously. The school, large hall, and eventual canonization of now-Saint neighbors had taken place. Like the Because Easter falls in March MASS was celebrated on Decem- convent with chapel have now been Faustina in 2000. book “Neighbors,” on which it is this year, the Annual Special ber 9, 2012 – 125 years and 1 day leased to the Cristo Rey Jesuit High What does the future hold for loosely based, the fi lm portrays all Easter Edition (April) of the Pol- after the parish’s founding. The School network, which renovated Holy Rosary? Its own declaration Poles as anti-Semites who did noth- ish American will be published a church was near capacity with at- all the facilities. Presently, most pa- is quite to the point: “Under the ing to help Jews during World War week earlier than normal. Please tending clergy, parishioners, fami- rishioners – about 70% are Polish special care and protection of the II. note this on your calendars. lies, friends, well-wishers, the Con- speaking — live in other parts of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of the v v v Copy Deadlines sul General-Embassy of Poland, city, in 50 different cities and towns Holy Rosary, Saint Faustina, and “You see, Irena ascribes to the March PAJ ...... February 1 and many other dignitaries. The outside of Baltimore, and in three Blessed John Paul II, our special pa- ‘one-drop’ rule of Polish heritage. If April PAJ ...... March 1 hierarchy of the Archdiocese of neighboring states. trons, and assisted by intercessory you have one drop of Polish blood, Advertising Deadlines Baltimore was well represented, as The parish, with 500 families prayers of our deceased priests and you are Polish. Not part-Polish, or March PAJ ...... February 8 was the parish-administering North registered, is still vibrant and very parishioners now with God in Heav- one-eighth. Polish.” April PAJ ...... March 8 American Province of The Society active as the spiritual and cultural en, we move forward in time trust- — Marta Mirecki, daughter of The PAJ depends on income of Christ Fathers (Chrystusowcy) center of the greater-Baltimore Po- ing Jesus – ‘Jezu Ufam Tobie’! We the late Polish American activist generated by its Special Editions for Poles Living Abroad, with the lonia. 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Musial. Enjoyed Making other People Happy Book to Offer First-Hand Account of Zegota’s Efforts to Save Jews continued from cover have come close to ending up in the beginning in 1942. He played on NBA. His Polish-born dad Łukasz WARSAW — Confidential re- Poles who assisted Jews risked those authorized and funded by three world championship teams had been pressuring him to accept cordings made fifty years ago in execution (along with their fami- the Polish government-in-exile in (1942, 1944 and 1946) and in 24 a basketball scholarship to the Uni- Israel about Polish saviors of their lies) if caught by the occupying London,” Bartoszewski reflected All-Star Games, tying a record. He versity of Pittsburgh, but his mother Jewish neighbors during World Nazi Germans forces. in a press release. War II will be released in book for- In 1963, while on a visit to Is- won three National League Most Marysia went to bat for her son. Bartoszewski says that he is mat. rael, Bartoszewski was asked by Valuable Player awards. “Why did you come to America?” publishing the book “so that the A friendly, fun-loving likable Wladyslaw Bartoszewski, who the Yad Vashem Institute to make She asked her husband. “Because memory of these noble people is sort, Musial enjoyed making other it’s a free country,” he replied. To served for a time as Poland’s for- a series of recordings about his rec- not lost.” people happy. He would tell a joke which she retorted: “Yes, and that eign minister after the fall of the ollections concerning Zegota. Zegota had about 100 cells or play his harmonica at the drop means a boy is free not to go to col- Iron Curtain in 1989, announced The tapes ran to several hours, of a hat and was always baseball’s lege if he doesn’t want to.” the news, marking the 70th anni- and Bartoszewski was able to raise across the country, the biggest versary of the foundation of Zegota certain points that would have perfect goodwill ambassador. In I had the good fortunate to meet branches being in Warsaw, Kra- – the Polish underground’s Council been unacceptable to Poland’s then 1969 he was inducted into the Base- Musial in Warsaw during some of kow, Lwow (now Lviv, Ukraine) to Aid Jews. communist authorities. ball Hall of Fame at Cooperstown. his numerous trips to Poland when and Wilno (now Vilnius, Lithu- Zegota, of which Bartoszewski Poland’s communist regime had When Polonia’s Orchard Lake he was working on various pro- ania). The most renowned member Schools first established the Na- was a member, was a branch of the actively persecuted AK veterans Polish projects with his good friend (AK), the official un- following the war. was Irena Sendler, who rescued tional Polish-American Sports Hall Edward Piszek, Philadelphia indus- of Fame (polishsportshof.com) on derground force that was loyal to “I explained the insignificance several thousand Jewish children trialist and humanitarian. Having their lakeside campus near Detroit Poland’s government-in-exile in of the efforts and activities of the from the Warsaw Ghetto created heard that coaches from Castro’s in 1973, Musial was the first Polo- London. communists, in comparison with by the Nazis in 1940. Cuba were planning to introduce nian athlete to be so honored. baseball to Poland, they put their A large bronze statute to Musial at St. Louis’ new Busch Stadium heads together to do something Copernicus: Education at Jagiellonian Most Influential carries the inscription: “Here stands about it. After years of effort and siz- continued from cover Prussia or Russia; instead its monar- tegrating East Central Europe with baseball’s perfect warrior. Here by Sir Thomas Gresham; a states- chy was elective and it was severely Western culture. stands baseball’s perfect knight.” In able financial outlays, Musial and Piszek were largely instrumental in man; a soldier who fought the Teu- limited by the bi-cameral Parlia- When Kopernik studied at the 1999, Musial was named a member tonic Knights showing his loyalty to ment known in Polish as the Sejm Jagiellonian University, it was at of the 20th century’s All-Century introducing Little League Baseball to Poland. Their negotiating skills the Kingdom of Poland; by neces- by 1401. The Parliament (Sejm) in its most brilliant period. As early Team, and in 2011 President Barack sity, a man skilled in the technical control of the magnates and gentry as 1410 it had a special chair in Obama presented him with the were also responsible for the central Polish town of Kutno becoming the sciences, mechanics, surveying, a passed the Polish Habeas Corpus astronomy whose professors in- Medal of Freedom, America’s high- poet, and yes a painter. Act in 1430. By 1505 Poland was cluded such luminaries as Wojciech est civilian decoration. Little League headquarters for all of Europe, Africa and the Middle Poland, the native land of Ko- definitely on the road to a Constitu- Brudzewski, Bartlomiej of Lipnica, A proud Polish American who pernik, certainly deserves some tional monarchy when the first Pol- Michal of Wrocław and Marcin East. Initially the German city of spoke a fair brand of Polish, in his credit for producing such a genius. ish constitution, the so called “Nihil Król. They certainly made an impact Ramstein had been nominated for later years Musial wanted to share Kopernik did not live and work in Novi” Act was passed. “Nothing on Kopernik so we are justified to that distinction. One of Kutno’s his love of the sport with kids in his a vacuum. Poland was responsible new about us, without our concur- claim that his native country made ancestral homeland. Born in Do- seven stadiums is now officially for providing the social and intellec- rence,” which meant that the king a significant contribution in shap- nora, Pennsylvania, a town some 20 known as Stan Musial Little League tual environment, the milieu, which could not make a decision without ing this genius. He should continue miles south of Pittsburgh, he may Stadium. made his intellectual growth and de- the consent of the nobility through to be an inspiring role model to all velopment possible. The Poland of the Polish Diet. people, but especially to Poles and Kaczowka. Firefighter was Much Loved Kopernik’s time was a country that Polish Americans who claim him Most crucial for Koper- continued from cover The 19-year-old firefighter was was beginning to enjoy the quasi as their own and cherish his legacy. nik’s before Christmas Eve remained on much loved and will be missed by federation with the Grand Duchy intellectual development was No doubt, he has inspired some of display during his funeral Mass. many. of Lithuania made possible by the the higher education he received Poland’s greatest mathematicians Half of the funeral service was con- A Polonia Civic Center spokes- marriage between Queen Jadwiga at his alma mater, the Jagiellonian like Stefan Banach and Nobel prize ducted in Polish, the other half in man told the Kaczowka family that who originally was crowned King University in Krakow between laureates like Maria Skłodowska English, presided over by Bishop the Polish American community of Poland, and Władysław Jagiełło 1491-1495. Kopernik was fortunate Curie (physics and chemistry), Emeritus Matthew Clark of the Ro- locally and beyond “shares in your (Jogaila in Lithuanian) the Grand that Poland had established a uni- Andrew Schally (medicine) Roald man Catholic Diocese of Rochester grief.” Duke of Lithuania in 1386. versity in Kraków as early as 1364, Hoffmann (chemistry) and our own and about eight other priests. One of Mateusz Stasiek, vice-consulate This new body politic eliminated years before the universities at Vi- Polish American from Queens, New those priests baptized Kaczowska, general for the Republic of Poland the German Teutonic danger after enna, Heidelberg and Cologne were York, Frank T. Wilczek (physics). helped ready him for his First Com- in New York, read in the Polish lan- the Battle of Grunwald in 1410 and founded. This university was totally By the way, all last three Nobel munion, and traveled from Ohio to guage, words of condolence from extended its borders from the Bal- reorganized, reformed, reinvigo- prize winners were members of the participate in the Mass. the Ambassador to Poland and the tic to the Black seas. The period of rated and modeled after the Sor- Polish Institute of Arts & Sciences Kaczowka was an altar server Consul General in New York, add- the 15th and 16th centuries was Po- bonne University in Paris in 1400. of America while I had the honor to at the Church and had attended the ing in English: “Tomasz was proud land’s Golden Age, ruled by the Ja- Although the reformed university be its Executive Director and Presi- 11:00 a.m. Polish Mass there with to be American and proud to be Pol- giellonian kings under the influence was eventually called Jagiellonian dent based in New York. It would be his family, Dec. 23. ish ... You will stay forever young of Christian Humanism and the Re- University after King Władysław well for us to reflect a bit and ascer- “I will always remember him as and forever a hero; you will never naissance who managed to govern Jagiello, it was really his wife, and tain how faithful are we to the spirit an optimistic, loving individual with be forgotten.” with great wisdom, prudence and co-king, Jadwiga, now St. Jadwiga of Kopernik’s intellectual and scien- a contagious smile who always put Tomasz is survived by his par- toleration. Thus making it possible who was the real founder of the uni- tific heritage? As Polish Americans, the needs of others before his own,” ents, Janina and Marian; his older for diverse peoples of the Polish- versity. The first endowment came how open are we to bold innovative said Darek Kaczowka, Tomasz’ twin brothers, Dariusz and Greg; Lithuanian Confederation, that is, from the sale of her jewelry and oth- ideas that make human progress brother. grandparents, Mieczyslaw and the Poles, Lithuanians, Ruthenians, er valuables which she bequeathed possible, of course without accept- He said he remembered over- Stanislawa Lysik; aunts, Alicia ancestors of modern Ukrainians to the university. She was the one ing ideas that undermine basic hu- hearing his younger brother’s expla- (Wladek) Wojtowicz and Teresa Ly- and Belorusins, Armenians, Tartars, who was deeply committed to pro- man rights, above all respect for the nation of his dedication to fire ser- sik; uncle, Stefan (Jolanta) Lysik; Catholics, Orthodox Christians, viding higher education not only to individual human personality? vice to their mother: “Mom, don’t aunts, uncles, cousins and friends in Jews, and later Protestants to live in Poles but other peoples living in the Kopernik made a startling, truly you know I’m going to save lives?” Poland, many friends in Rochester harmony and peace while Western Polish-Lithuanian Confederation revolutionary breakthrough not He also recalls not understanding and Webster, including his extended Europe was in turmoil as a result which included Lithuanians and Ru- only in the field of astronomy but his brother’s “hobby” and being an- family at West Webster Fire Depart- of religious conflicts. Such enlight- thenians. Kraków with its great uni- in every field of learning. His ideas noyed at times when Tomasz’ pager ment. ened Poles, like Paulus Vladimiri, versity became a seat of scholarship not only revolutionized the way of sounded in the middle of the night. rector of the Kraków University, where truly humanistic activity took looking at the universe but man’s Now, Dariusz says, he understands anticipated the spirit of the times place and attracted both scholars relationship to it. Humanity owes LAPSUS CALAMI. The name to come, by advancing religious and students from all over Europe Kopernik a great deal as it begins to that the fire department was quite of Rev. Msgr. Thomas C. Mach- simply “his extended family.” and social tolerance at the Council but particularly from Hungary and push the frontiers of knowledge in alski, rector of Ss. Cyril & Meth- of Constance in 1415, anticipating Bohemia. Indeed, the Jagiellonian the 21st century. More than 2,000 first responders odius Seminary in Orchard Lake, came to St. Stanislaus church from the modern theories of human rights University played a key role in in- Michigan, was misspelled on guided by the principles of peace all over the world. Some remained page 3 of last month’s newspa- outdoors as the church was filled to and mutual respect among nations. per. When Casimir IV, the Jagiellonian capacity; others watched the funeral The name of Suligowski’s service from overflow rooms while died in 1492 after a long 45-year Regiment was misspelled on reign, Ruthenian Orthodox sub- other overflow attendance was host- page 20. ed at nearby Franklin High School. jects mourned his death calling him good and just because he respected their traditions, customs and did not meddle into their ancient laws. This Jagiellonian legacy of pluralism, moderation and tolerance is today being recalled as Europe begins to face serious demographic changes and cultural instability. Although in the modern sense Poland’s political system could not be strictly described as a democracy. It nevertheless had one of the most advanced representative systems in Europe. Poland never developed an absolute monarchy like France, POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • FEBRUARY 2013 www.polamjournal.com 5 Winners of Our Matt Urban Scholarship Contest

Martin Wolk Kathryn Lukasiewicz Zachary Toth Sallie Edwards Marisa Daskiewicz Zebulon Huber Salem, Connecticut Hamburg, New York Sammamish, Washington Hamburg, New York Omaha, Nebraska North Java, New York $500 Scholarship $250 Scholarship $100 Scholarship 3-Year Subscription 3-Year Subscription 3-Year Subscription To raise public awareness of the warm coffee? How could I look my- falo, NY. The Lt. Col. Matt Urban determine which topic would be the and his own prayers were directed late Lt. Col. Matt Urban and con- self in the face?” Against the orders Human Services Center of Western most beneficial to all of the users of towards his need for a voice. As he tinue efforts to have his image com- of his officer, he rowed himself to New York (the Matt Urban Cen- the postal system. read the newspaper daily, he tried to memorated on USPS First Class the beach and replaced a wounded ter) took his name to “pay honor to For this reason, I believe the say the words, and eventually he be- Stamp, the Polish American Journal platoon leader in the fight. For this the most decorated war veteran in United States Postal Service should gan to read out loud, until his voice, is giving away — through the gen- he was promoted to executive of- American history.” issue a stamp commemorating Lt. though raspy, was restored. He still erosity of the newspaper’s patrons ficer. And Urban soon proved that Lt. Col. Matthew Urban repre- Col. Matthew Urban. wanted to become a high school ath- — over $1,000 in cash and prizes to he was worthy of this promotion. sents what true leaders and heroes Matthew Urban was born to Pol- letics coach, and impact the lives of high school students who submitted During another battle, he single- are made of. He displayed courage ish immigrants in Buffalo, New children with sports, just as his was an essay on the topic: “Why I Think handedly knocked out a German and leadership in the battlefield, and York, on August 25, 1919. Though impacted by boxing. After he began the United States Postal Service observation post. He then led his showed an extraordinary devotion he was greatly influenced by the to speak as often as he had before Should Issue a Stamp Commemo- company in a successful frontal at- to duty and readiness for the ulti- Polish culture from his parents, he his injury, he was made the Direc- rating Lt. Col. Matthew Urban.” tack on strong German positions. mate sacrifice to defend the ideals also learned to love America and re- tor of the Monroe Community Cen- The contest, initiated by the late For this battle alone he earned a of freedom. In line of the tradition spect democracy. After completing ter in Monroe, Michigan, where he Leopold Potsiadlo, was open to all Bronze Star, two Silver Stars, and originated by his Polish predeces- his grammar and high school years could show young people the power students in High School Grades 9 to two Purple Hearts. sors fighting in the American War in Buffalo-area public schools, he of physical exercise. 12 for the 2012-2013 school year. Urban’s division also partici- of Independence set his heart on get- Because of his service, he was Entries were judged by creativity, pated in the D-Day attack on Nor- (such as Kosciusz- ting a good college honored with 29 awards and deco- relevance of expression of the sub- mandy. During the fighting Urban ko and Pulaski), education – coin- rations. Among these, President ject, and overall impression. was severely injured and taken to a Urban lived up to cidentally his two Jimmy Carter awarded him the We proudly present the top two hospital. But when he learned that the motto “For your brothers did as well Congressional on essays. his battalion was facing difficulties freedom and ours!” – at that time, they July 19, 1980, the most prestigious Congratulations to the winners, on the front, even though he was not Not only did he de- were both at Buf- combat award. He is one of nine runners-up, and to all who entered. fully recovered, he left the hospital fend America, but falo University, one Polish Americans to receive this The time and effort placed into all and rejoined the battalion. He found he also fought for in medical school. astounding honor, making the con- entries is to be commended. his comrades in severe distress, held and brought free- Though Urban’s fa- nection between Polish heritage and up by strong enemy fire. When the dom to the nations ther agreed to pay excellence in military service quite The Son of Immigrants commander of the battalion was in other parts of the for his first semes- evident. His 29 awards tie him with killed, Urban filled his place. While world. In that, as an ter at Cornell, how Audie Murphy for most decorated Became a Model of the still physically hampered by his American soldier he would pay for World War II hero. Murphy has al- American Character leg wound and exposed to enemy and the son of im- the rest of his tu- ready received the additional hon- fire, he manned a machine gun and migrants, he has ition was a mystery, or of being depicted on a postage by Martin Wolk placed devastating fire on the en- become a timeless especially after the stamp. Therefore, it is only just that Grand Prize Winner emy, which boosted the morale of model of the Amer- Lt. Col. Matthew Urban stock market crash Urban, too, be honored in this way. Lieutenant Colonel Matthew his soldiers and let them destroy the ican character and ravaged his fam- The inspiring and engaging life Urban, the most decorated military enemy position. Later, Urban was an embodiment of the ideals that ily’s savings. However, one day he story of Lt. Col. Urban makes him hero in the history of the United wounded in the chest, but refused are at the very heart of the American found an answer. If Urban joined the perfect subject for a United States, deserves to be honored with evacuation, disregarding the recom- tradition of freedom and liberty. It is the Reserve Officer Training Corps States Postal Stamp. Americans a commemorative stamp. mendation of the military surgeon. therefore appropriate to honor Mat- (ROTC), he could be assisted with who see his picture on stamps can America is very special, in that For this type of actions, Urban was thew Urban with a U.S. Postal Ser- his financial troubles. This led him learn of his great sacrifice for the immigrants from every corner of the nick-named the “Gray Ghost” by vice commemorative stamp, to por- to take up boxing. Though as a boy country, and be fascinated by his Earth brought their unique contribu- both the Americans and the Ger- tray him to America and the world. he beat up a neighborhood bully, tenacity and bravery in the face of tions to the culture and ideals of the mans, because no matter how badly This will not only be a symbolic he had no experience in this skill- danger. His story provides hope for United States. And so did the Polish he was injured, he always returned recognition of this American hero ful form of combat. However, he all Americans, especially immi- immigrants, who brought with them to the battlefield. on the national stage, but will also won all-university boxing champi- grants, that opportunities are always the unique historical experience of Around the town of Philippe- serve the preservation of American onship matches in three different available to those looking to serve their motherland. Throughout his- ville, in Belgium, Urban was hit history and serve a very noble edu- weight classes. He later advanced their country. It is a testament to na- tory, the Poles have always had to in the neck by a machine gun bul- cational purpose as an inspiration to the intercollegiate championship, tional pride and familial love that a fight for freedom, which came with let. He survived his injury, but only for the generations to come. where his opponent, Americo Wo- young boy of strong Polish upbring- a great amount of suffering and sac- recovered by the time the war had ceisjes of Syracuse University, was ing, could grow up to be the “great- rifice. They learned that freedom ended. By then he would receive 29 declared the winner. After the fight, est soldier in American history.” does not come for free; that there decorations, including seven Purple Loved America and Woceisjes remarked that Urban had He never stopped helping others, is a price that nations have to pay Hearts (one for each of his battle Respected Democracy been “robbed” of a victory. whether he was defending his broth- to enjoy freedom and pass it on to wounds). When he died on March In 1941, Urban graduated from ers in his Buffalo neighbor, protect- the next generations. And the Poles 20, 1995, he was buried in Arlington by Kathryn Lukasiewicz Cornell as a 2nd Lieutenant, just ing his soldiers in battle, or showing did not keep this precious gift only National Cemetery. Second Prize Winner as American involvement drasti- young adults the power of athletics. for themselves, but many laid down In the 1970s, when a reporter The United States Postal System cally increased in World War II. He All Americans should strive to their lives fighting for the freedom was researching Urban’s military connects all Americans through the is most admired for commanding impact the lives of others as greatly of other nations. This is the tradi- career, he discovered a recom- common bond of communication. a platoon, through the excruciat- as Lt. Col. Matthew Urban. tion which Matthew Urban inher- mendation by a colonel and a staff Letters, newspapers, and magazines ing pain of a broken leg, at Omaha ited, and these are the ideals that sergeant for Urban to receive the delivered by our mail carriers can Beach, Normandy. He suffered Third Place he bravely risked his life for in his Congressional Medal of Honor. The change lives and influence genera- many more injuries on the battle- $100.00 Scholarship selfless service to the United States. colonel was killed in action shortly tions, even though they are small field, thus inspiring the nickname enough to fit in a mailbox. For both Zachary Toth Matthew Urban was born on after writing the recommendation “the Gray Ghost” – what German Sammamish, Washington August 25, 1919, in Buffalo, N.Y., and the paper was lost for almost children and adults, there is cer- troops called him because of his re- In addition to the scholarship, as the son of Polish immigrants. 40 years. The Army conducted an tainly no greater joy than a surprise silience when injured. His ambition the first, second, and third place He was drafted into the army when investigation and on July 19, 1980, correspondence from a loved one or to serve others was not even affect- winners will receive a copy of “My America joined World War II fol- President Jimmy Carter awarded dear friend. ed by the temporary loss of his voice Name is Million.” lowing the attack on Pearl Harbor. Urban the Congressional Medal of Even the outside of the letters after being shot in the throat during The years that followed were a con- Honor. Urban’s achievements are and cards that are sent contain much battle – his seventh war wound. Runners Up tinuous display of his courage, lead- probably best described in the Presi- significance. Perhaps the most in- After four years of hard fought Each will receive a three-year ership, and dedication to the cause dent’s own words: “Matt Urban is teresting part of the packaging is battles, he set sail on the Queen subscription to the Polish American of freedom. the greatest soldier in American his- the stamp. This little sticker is the Mary to return to America. He ar- Journal and a copy of “The Polish His division was assigned to tory. He showed that moments of difference between a sent letter and rived home, and walked through Americans.” participate in the invasion of North terrible devastation can bring out a missed opportunity. However, his parents’ front door, which was, Sallie Edwards Africa. Urban was appointed to pro- courage. His actions are a reminder due to the Citizens’ Stamp Advi- thankfully, unlocked. As Urban’s Hamburg, New York vide entertainment for the soldiers. to this Nation so many years later, sory Committee, stamps symbolize mother tearfully greeted him, he But when he heard that his division what freedom really means. It is of much more than a government fee, gestured that he could not speak be- Marisa Daskiewicz had met fierce resistance while in soldiers like Lt. Colonel Urban that they provide insight into American cause of his latest injury. Luckily, Omaha, Nebraska battle, Urban said to himself: “My victories are made.” Urban was also heritage, while also teaching and in- his family learned to deal with his Zebulon Huber companions are dying there and I recognized by the local community triguing the public. The committee new handicap. His Polish parents in- North Java, New York am supposed to wait for them with in the city where he was born, Buf- views letters sent from the public to stilled a strong Catholic faith in him, 6 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • FEBRUARY 2013

RELIGION / Benjamin Fiore, S.J. A New Polish Blessed Among eight miracles recognized Spanish. which, after two Center in Warren, Mich. Fr. Depcik, by Pope Benedict XVI was one at- His Installation took place Dec. thousand years, OSFS, one of only 10 deaf Catho- tributed to the intercession of Ven- 9, presided by the Western Diocese has lost none of lic priests in the Catholic Church, erable Sofia Czeska-Maciejowska, Bishop Stanley Bilinski. There were the freshness of also ministers at Our Lady of Lo- foundress of the congregation of the more than 300 people in attendance. its beginnings.” retto Parish in Redford Township in Presentation of the Blessed Virgin “We can expect great things for Fr. Stefan Las is American Sign Language, which he Mary. Born of a noble family in the the future of Ss. Cyril & Methodius pastor of the par- described as “the native language of Małapolska region between Kraków from Father Adam and his wife Ag- ish. Stanisław deaf people.” The St. John’s Deaf and Sandomierz in 1584, and left nieszka,” said long-time parishioner Cardinal Dziwisz Center was founded in 1974 as an widowed and childless in 1600, she Roman Trukolaski. “They are re- visited the parish outreach ministry of the Archdio- devoted herself to works of mercy, markable people.” and blessed a stat- cese of Detroit. Typically, about especially toward orphans and chil- Incidentally, Fr. Adam recently ue of John Paul 120 people attend Sunday Mass at dren from very poor families. gave the Benediction at the Polish- II which stands the center, and about 30 at Our Lady From 1621-1627 she established American Heritage Award Banquet outside the parish of Loretto, which was added in the a religious institute which ran a at the House of the White Eagle in rectory, where the early 1980s to serve deaf people school for poor girls in her home in Niles, Ill. He is in demand every- pope stayed on a Sic Transit Gloria Mundi. The former St. Stan- on the west side of the Metro area. Kraków. at that time only rich girls where! visit while still a islaus Roman Catholic Church in Detroit’s Poletown The local deaf Catholic community were educated by tutors in their cardinal. neighborhood is for sale. Built in 1900 to relieve over- number about 300, but not all are homes. The initial works of her in- PFA Anniversary Celebrat- crowding at nearby St. Albertus Church, St. Stanislaus able to make it to Mass every Sun- stitute were recognized by the local ed. The Rev. Canon Joseph L. M arathon closed in 1989 along with dozens of other Detroit-area day. Fr. Depcik explained, “In place bishop (1627), the pope (1633) and Sredzinski, Polish Falcons of Run Raises Catholic churches. Until recently, it was the home of of music, we attempt to use visual the Polish king (1633). The spiri- America National Chaplain since Money for Promise Land Baptist Church, which moved to a new enhancements to bring a sense of tual direction of the institute was October, 1981, welcomed PFA del- V ocations . location. The asking price is $79,000. the sacred to the liturgy such as the entrusted to the Jesuits. Sofia died egates to the 40th Quadrennial Na- Bishop Thomas use of incense, holy water, use of a in 1650 and is buried in the Church tional Convention and 125th Anni- J. Paprocki, RC parish of St. Joseph in South Cam- projector and screen,” of St. Mary in Kraków. The reli- versary, held in Pittsburgh, Pa., in Bishop of Springfield, Ill., ran the den, NJ, received a first-class relic For more information, email Fr. gious congregation, formed on her July. St. Louis Rock-N-Roll marathon of Blessed John Paul II. Fr. Pawel Depcik at [email protected]. institute was approved in 1660 and in 4 hours, 22 minutes, 53 seconds. W. Kryszkiewicz, the pastor, trav- continues its work today in schools, Diocesan Shrine to Blessed It was his 19th marathon. He ran elled to Poland to receive the relic Concert Honors Pope John student residences, orphanages, and John Paul II. Bishop Arthur with LIFE Runners, the only pro- and bring it to the parish. He was Paul II. Chicago’s WTTW-Ch11 other works for infants and young J. Serratelli of the RC Diocese of life marathon theme in the nation. helped in acquiring the relic by Fr. and WFMT-FM 98.7 broadcast people. Patterson, NJ, has designated Holy As chaplain of the team, Bishop Eustachy Rokoczy, a Pauline monk “Out Of Many, One…In the Spirit Rosary RC Parish in Passaic, NJ, as Paprocki celebrated Mass before from the Częstochowa shrine. The of John Paul,” a concert event cel- FR. WSUL INSTALLED. Father the diocesan shrine to Blessed John the run. Supporters of his run have request, made in the summer, was ebrating the peace-loving legacy of Adam Wsul was installed as the Paul II, a place where the faithful donated over $10,000 to help pay approved by Stanisław Cardinal Pope John Paul II, and his impact new Pastor of Ss. Cyril & Methodi- might seek the Blessed’s interces- for the education and formation of Dziwisz. Assisting at the 120th an- on Chicagoans of all faiths. The us Polish National Catholic Church sion and find strength in his ex- Springfield diocese seminarians. He niversary celebrations were former musical portion of the program by on the northwest side of Chicago. ample. The title of the parish itself also raised money through his run pastors Edward Lipinski and Piotr the Chicago Symphony Chorus and This once heavily-Polish populated recalls the special devotion of the for local diocesan seminarians. Szamocki. Lyric Opera Orchestra was filmed area of Cragin and Hanson Park has former pope to Our Lady and the in April and was interspersed with changed to both Polish and Span- Rosary, about which he said that the Relic of Blessed John Paul Ministry to the Hearing segments shot at various places of ish. Fr. Adam has it all covered. He Rosary ‘blends easily into the spiri- II in Camden. As part of its 120th Impaired. Fr. Michel Depcik, worship and cultural landmarks can say Mass in Polish, English, and tual journey of the Christian life, anniversary celebration, the RC OSFS, serves at St. John’s Deaf throughout Chicago.

Heritage Committee Observes Feast AMERICAN POLONIA AT A GLANCE of Three Kings with Sing-Along Polish Radio Awarded gram was on Valentines Day 1994, lege of custody over such unique NORTHAMPTON, Mass. — mission, the new Pastor of St. was to initially just fill in for long- material and also the responsibil- The Polish Heritage Committee Valentine’s Church, Rev. Adam time host Anthony Geppert. ity to provide the best possible care of Northampton presented its first Czarnecki blessed incense and In addition to Polish American and preservation for generations to Polskie Koledy Sing-Along, Jan. chalk for distribution to the guests polkas, the show features current come. 6, in observance of the Feast of and provided a brief description of music from Poland. Kaminski con- Each person, family, or organi- Three Kings. the Polish Tradition of marking the tinued the bi-lingual policy with zation who contributes to the RBR The event was held at St. Val- door entrance and lintels with the the normal news and bits from Po- Project will be officially and histori- entine’s Polish National Catholic initials 20 K+M+B 13. land. With the assistance of his wife cally recognized. The name of the Church. The lead singers were Visiting priests in attendance Alicja, Kaminski’s show covers a donor will be printed on an ex libris comprised of choir members from included the Very Rev. Fryderyk variety of topics, including sports, affixed to the special clam-shell box six former Polish churches: St. Banas, Holy Cross Polish National traditions, names in the news, obits created for each book, and will re- John Cantius of Northampton; Sa- Catholic Church (PNCC), Ware, and whatever else he can think of to main as a lasting mark of your gen- cred Heart of Jesus of Easthamp- Mass.; Rev. Randolph Calvo, make the program interesting. erosity. ton; St. Stanislaus of South Deer- Holy Name of Jesus PNCC, South “Polish Radio” is broadcast live If you or someone you know field; Holy Trinity of Hatfield; Deerfield, Mass.; and Rev. Pawel every Sunday on WEW. The station would be interest in contributing, Sacred Heart of Jesus of Green- Lukaszewicz, Holy Mother of the offers live streaming, so you may please contact the PMA Library at field; and Holy Rosary of Hadley Rosary PNCC, Chicopee, Mass. listen to the station anywhere in the (773) 384-3352 ext. 101 or write — all closed due to the Springfield Many of those in attendance United States. to Malgorzata Kot, Head Librarian Diocese consolidation of Roman had tears of joy as they sang — at:Malgorzata-Kot@PolishMuseu- Catholic churches during the past bringing back memories of years Your Donation Can mofAmerica.org. five years. past with the hope that the event Deputy Consul General Rusiecki Save Rare Books The members were guests of will be continued annually. The (l.), and radio host Kaminski. CHICAGO — The Polish Mu- Bal Karnawałowy the St. Valentine’s Church Choir event culminated with a recep- ST. LOUIS — Anthony Ka- seum of America Library collec- MINNEAPOLIS — The Pol- members. The program included tion and fellowship in the Church minski’s “Polish Radio” program tion includes over 300 rare titles in ish American Cultural Society of fourteen traditional Polish Christ- hall. Plans are already underway received Poland’s Cross of Merit the Rare Book Restoration Project Minnesota’s signature event, Bal mas Carols with sing-a-long song by the Polish Heritage Committee award for contributions to the area’s which was initiated in 2012. Thanks Karnawałowy (Carnival Ball), will sheets for the almost 150 people to make the Sing-Along an annual Polonia. to the generosity of the Friends of be held Feb. 9 at the St. Paul Hotel, who attended. During the inter- event. The presentation was made Nov. the PMAL, they have thus far been 350 Market St., St. Paul, starting at 10, 2012 at the annual Polonaise able to conserve and restore six 5:30 p.m. Ball, sponsored by the Polish Amer- books published between 1508 and The formal event honors the pre- modlitwy ican Cultural Society of Metropoli- 1604. The average conservation Lenten celebration that dates back tan St. Louis (Missouri). cost is $689 per book. Currently, several centuries in Poland. Includ- Publication of Prayers. The Polish Ameri- for us who have recourse to thee (three times). Arriving from Chicago with they are in the process of cataloging ed are a Polish dinner, dances by the can Journal gladly accepts prayers ads for pub- Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (three his wife Monika, Deputy Consul all books published before 1945. It Dolina Polish Folk Dancers, danc- lication. They must be received by the 10th of times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days each month, prior to the month of publication, and then you must publish and it will be granted General Robert Rusiecki presented is their hope to conserve as many ing, and a silent auction of Polish and must be pre-paid at the cost of $15.00 each, to you. Grateful thanks, A.W. the award, making sure to remind rare books as possibly by 2015, in and non-Polish items. which can be paid by check or charge. If you have the audience of Poland’s Indepen- time for the PMA Library centennial Tickets are $60.00 for mem- any questions regarding this policy, please call 1 Prayer to End Abortion. Lord God, I thank (800) 422-1275 or (716) 312-8088. you today for the gift of my life, and for the lives dence Day of November 11th in his celebration. bers, and $65.00 for non-members. of all my brothers and sisters. I know there is speech. Cymelia, or rare books, in the Tables of eight are available for Prayer to the Blessed Virgin. (Never nothing that destroys more life than abortion, $500.00. Advanced registration is Known To Fail). Oh, most beautiful flower of yet I rejoice that you have conquered death by Among those in attendance were PMAL collection are particularly Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, the Resurrection of Your Son. I am ready to do my Honorary Consul Robert Ogrodnik, valuable. In many instances, there required. Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate part in ending abortion. Today I commit myself, Marek Jankowicz of TVCracovia, are only a few copies left surviv- Contact: Polish American Cul- Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh Star of the never to be silent, never to be passive, never to Sea, help me and show me herein you are my be forgetful of the unborn. I commit myself to be PACS President Robert Szydlowski, ing to present day (based on infor- tural Institute of Minnesota, 43 Mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of active in the pro-life movement, and never to stop and other members of Polonia. mation found in OCLC, WorldCat, Main Street SE, Suite 228, Minne- Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the defending life, until all my brothers and sisters are “Polish Radio” evolved from an Polish National Library, Europeana, apolis, MN 55414. (612) 378-9291; bottom of my heart and succor me in my necessity protected, and our nation once again becomes a (make request). There are none that can withstand nation with liberty and justice, not just for some, area polka program that debuted in and ABE Books databases, among [email protected]. You may register your power. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray but for all, through Christ our Lord. Amen! W.D. 1935. Kaminski, whose first pro- others). The PMAL has the privi- on-line at pacim.org. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • FEBRUARY 2013 www.polamjournal.com 7

A TALK WITH THE AUTHOR / John Grondelski POLAND FIGHTS / Douglas W. Jacobson Dr. David Williamson, The Trial of the Sixteen Epilogue NKVD, interrogated and impris- Author of “The Polish Underground” “We left the ruins behind and a oned on charges such as espionage, Dr. David Williamson is author observed, ‘Some [Poles] helped be- road led out across the fields. Here anti-Soviet activity, or collabora- of a new book just published in cause of greed, others because they the air was fresh, there was the tion with fascists. Many were sent England, The Polish Underground, had a heart of gold’. In eastern Po- smell of newly-dug earth in the po- to gulags where they were executed, about the Polish Resistance during land, Jewish refugees from the ghet- tato fields. I stood aside to see how while many others simple disap- World War II. Holding a doctorate tos tended to join the Communist the men were standing up to the long peared. in history from the University of Resistance and were sucked into the march. I could see by the way the One of the most notorious acts of London, Dr. Williamson discussed bitter internecine fighting between veins stood out in their throats and persecution has come to be known his new book with The Polish Amer- AK and Communists. temples, by their parched lips and as “The Trial of the Sixteen.” In ican Journal. shoulders bowed under the weight March, 1945 sixteen leaders of the Put yourself in another man’s of their packs, that they were tired. Polish wartime underground, in- You are a British military histo- shoes. There are lots of great stories But nobody was falling behind. cluding the Commander-in Chief of rian: what led you to write about the connected with the Underground: The girls were also carrying heavy the AK, , and the Polish underground? , Henryk Slawik, etc. If packs, and they looked like over- Deputy Prime Minister of Poland, I have written on German histo- you were a movie director in search burdened camels, but they were Jan Stanislaw Jankowski, were in- ry, especially the period 1914-1933. of a great war story to film, is there keeping step. One of them looked up vited by to a confer- Study of the Third Reich involves an anything you’d pick from your book at me as she passed by. ‘Sir, may we ence in Moscow to discuss their awareness of Nazi policy in Poland, to develop? sing?’ she asked.” eventual inclusion in the provisional and this led to my interest in the Pol- “The Polish resistance is packed The Polish resistance is packed — From the memoir of Waclaw Government of Poland. Although ish Underground. with dramatic stories,” said Dr. with dramatic stories. The Warsaw Zagorski, survivor of the Warsaw they had been given a warrant of Williamson. Review of “The Polish Uprising is the great set piece. The Rising safety, all sixteen were arrested by Speak of the World War II under- Underground” on page 18. life of General Bor-Komorowski, the NKVD in Pruszkow on March ground, and many Westerners think the Commander of the AK from It was a catastrophe of epic pro- 27th. They were then brought to of the French resistance. Can you 1943-October 1944, who ended portions that lasted for sixty-three Moscow for interrogation in the no- Warsaw in 1939. Tell us more about days, perhaps the longest and blood- compare the Polish and French re- that. (What do you think might have up as a POW of the Germans and torious Lubyanka prison. sistances? Why do people hear more then in exile in London, would be iest urban battle in history. By the After several months of torture happened if they succeeded?) time the Germans finally pulled out about the latter and little about the Like many attempts to assassi- interesting. The assassination of the and interrogations all sixteen were former? SS Major-General-Kutshera on 1 in January, 1945, 85% of the build- accused of dozens of false charges nate Hitler, this failed as the Ger- ings in Warsaw (over ten thousand) For the British and the Ameri- mans cleared the streets of bystand- February is a dramatic and moving including; collaboration with Nazi cans the war against Germany was story of great heroism. The stories had been destroyed. These included Germany, terrorism, propaganda ers and so unwittingly prevented over nine hundred historical build- waged essentially in western Eu- of Corporal Jeffery and Sergeant against the , member- vital signals from being passed to ings, twenty-five churches, four- rope. gave the Ward, escaped British POWs, who ship in an underground organiza- the conspirator who was to detonate teen libraries, a hundred and fifty French resistance particular promi- went native in Poland and joined the tion, and planning an alliance with explosives once Hitler’s car entered schools, the University of Warsaw nence in Britain and the US. Home Army are fascinating, too. Germany. A public trial was held, the junction of Nowy Swiat and Av- and Warsaw University of Technol- In many areas the tactics of the over the protests of the Polish gov- enue Jerozolimskie. To answer what ogy. More than one million people French resistance were similar to would then have happened, one What did the Polish Resistance ernment-in-exile as well as the gov- the Polish resistance. Both car- achieve? lost all of their possessions would have to be a virtual histori- The exact number of casualties is ernments of the United States and ried out sabotage, propaganda and an! My guess is that the Wehrmacht In military terms the Under- Great Britain. The defendants were passed intelligence back to London ground threatened the German lines not precisely known, but most esti- would have taken over, peace made mates put the number civilian deaths all forced to admit their guilt to the from where they received consider- with Britain and France. The Soviet of communication between the alleged crimes and were sentenced able material support from the SOE Reich and the eastern front through at 150,000 - 200,000, and the num- and limited German gains (Danzig, ber of AK freedom fighters killed to prison terms that ranged from four and their governments-in-exile. the Corridor and Upper Silesia) sabotage and raids. By the summer months to as high as ten years, for The situation in which they oper- of 1944 it effectively controlled in action at 15,000 - 20,000, with would have been retained. another 15,000 - 20,000 wounded Leopold Okulicki, and eight years ated differed. In France, resistance most of eastern Poland and initially Jan Stanislaw Jankowski. Okulicki was hindered by the collaborationist assisted the Soviet advance. It also or captured. German casualties You mention that the Under- are estimated to be 8,000 - 10,000 is thought to have been murdered in Vichy regime headed by the iconic ground reached even into concen- sent crucial intelligence about Ger- prison on Christmas Eve, 1946, and war hero, Petain – a figure argu- man troop movements and the de- killed in action with another 8,000 - tration camps like Auschwitz. Can 15,000 wounded or missing. Jankowski died in prison two weeks ably comparable in importance to you tell us more about what the re- velopments of the V-1 to the west- before his scheduled release. He is the deceased Pilsudski! In Poland ern Allies. Yet in the end the Poles Most of the soldiers of the AK sistance in the camps looked like? who survived and surrendered were also thought to have been murdered. there was no government that could The main thrust of the resistance tragically swapped one oppressor v v v collaborate with the Germans. Lib- for another. persecuted by the Soviets after the in the concentration camps was to war. They were captured by the Douglas W. Jacobson is the Pol- eration also confronted the under- gain information as to what was ish-American author of two award- ground in both countries with differ- happening and to pass it on to the Al- winning historical novels set in ent problems. It was the signal for lies. Witold Pilecki, the commander SUPPORT THE PAJ PRESS FUND World War II: Night of Flames and the undergrounds to mobilize, but of AK elements in Auschwitz until The Katyn Order. Jacobson, a fre- in Poland the USSR saw the Pol- his escape in 1943 saw his role as n 1978, a voluntary fund-raising campaign was launched by a group quent contributor to this newspaper, ish Home Army (AK) as an enemy encouraging fellow prisoners by of loyal readers of the Polish American Journal entitled “We Love the has travelled extensively in Europe to be liquidated, while in France providing news from outside, pre- PAJ Press Fund” in order to help cover rising postage, material researching stories of the courage the Anglo-Americans cooperated paring for an eventual takeover of and production costs. of common people caught in ex- closely with Marquis even if there the camp and sending out reports on IDonations to the PAJ Press Fund are also used to support our reader traordinary circumstances. was some suspicion of the Commu- the conditions inside the camp. In services (postage, telephone, research, etc.), provide newsclippers with nists. This was to lead to the tragedy 1942 as the liquidation of the Jews stamps and envelopes, and cover extraordinary expenses in producing at Warsaw and to triumph in Paris. began Jan Kozielewski, alias ‘Kar- the paper. The Polish American Journal is not a profit-making ven- Hitler Statue in ski’ infiltrated Belzec in the guise of ture. Thanks to its dedicated staff, the PAJ is pub­lished as a “public Former Warsaw Ghetto In your book, you state that the an Estonian guard to gain firsthand service” for American Polonia. Polish Underground also worked evidence of what was happening, Donations to the PAJ Press Fund will be acknowledged in the paper Creates Controversy outside Poland. The Polish Dias- which he smuggled out of the camp unless otherwise directed by the contributor. WARSAW — A statue of Ad- pora is large in many countries on microfilm and took to London. olf Hitler praying on his knees A sincere “THANK YOU” for their donations to the PAJ PRESS throughout Europe. Describe the has sparked controversy after FUND: Edmund Baniecki, Rootstown, Ohio; Walter S. Chmielewski, Polish Underground’s connections There is an occasional tendency going on display in the former with other resistance movements in Madison, Wisc.; Madonna Dennis, Kansas City, Mo.; Mary Derkach, to try to pin anti-Semitism on the Warsaw ghetto. Europe. Pittsburgh, Pa.; Mitchell Dobek, Three Rivers, Mass.; Mr. & Mrs. Paul Poles during World War II. Can The artwork by Italian artist By 1941 about 5,000 Poles had H. Jackowski, Brooklyn, N.Y.; Mr. & Mrs. William Kerns, Philadelphia; you comment on the relationship of Maurizio Cattelan, titled “Him,” been enrolled in France and resis- Edward L. Mrozek, Chicago; Richard Narog, Yonkers, N.Y.; Sophie Christians and Jews in the Polish has been installed in the Polish tance cells existed throughout the Oreszak, Sierra Vista, Ariz.; George Pawlowski, Virginia Beach, Virg.; underground? What was the rela- capital where thousands of Jews country. In Denmark the Polish Un- tion of the Polish underground to Walter Piskorski, Nashua, N.H.; Polish Nobility Foundation, Dr. Roger derground concentrated on its com- Chylinski-Polubinski, Anneslie, Md.; Irene Price, Staten Island, N.Y.; were killed or sent to their deaths the huge Jewish minority in Poland by the Nazi regime. The statue patriots in the Wehrmacht and Todt and the Holocaust? Irene F. Ryba, Comstock Park, Mich.; Regina Wnukowski, Philadelphia; organization, encouraging them to Laurie Wolfe, Garfield Heights, Ohio;Mary Wisniewski, York, Pa.; and has attracted large numbers of The Polish Underground did visitors since its installation in amass intelligence and to carry out have links with the Jewish resis- three Friends of the PAJ. Dziękujemy wam wszystkim! The PAJ thanks sabotage. In Greece and Yugoslavia all who donated to the Press Fund. December 2012, but some orga- tance. It had liaison officers work- nizations have criticized the de- many Poles deserted the Wehrmacht ing with Jewish resistance units. Mail to: PAJ PRESS FUND cision to erect it in such a sensi- and joined local partisan bands. In The leaders of the resistance in the Polish American Journal tive area. Germany there were about three Warsaw Ghetto received some mili- P.O. BOX 328, BOSTON, NY 14025-0328 The statue’s placement is “a million Polish workers, many of tary training from both the AK and senseless provocation which in- whom supplied the Allies with vital GL (People’s Guard). Through the I want to make sure the POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL continues its sults the memory of the Nazis’ intelligence and sabotaged produc- Government Delegacy in Warsaw service to American Polonia. Enclosed is my contribution of $______Jewish victims,” said the Simon tion. the Polish Government-in-Exile dispensed help to Jews through NAME Wiesenthal Center. When most people think about the the Zegota organization. It helped Poland’s chief rabbi, Michael possible assassination of Adolf Hit- to protect Jews by providing shel- ADDRESS Schudrich, said he was consulted ler, they think of Count von Stauffen- ter, forged documents and food. on the installation’s placement but did not oppose it because it berg, yet your book notes that the As many Jews had to pay for this, CITY, STATE, ZIP Polish underground already had a conveyed a strong moral ques- there were inevitably opportunities Please [ ] include [ ] do not include my name in your list of contributors. plan to kill Hitler when he came to for abuse. Historian Jan Grabowski tion by provoking the audience. 8 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • FEBRUARY 2013

Happenings: Chicago Style / Geraldine Balut Coleman “Code of Silence” Verdict Upheld CHICAGO — As mentioned in als behind Olympian Ryan Lochte. building constructed in 1913. The the January 2013 issue of Polish This was Smoliga’s first world com- architect, John S. Fizikowski, de- American Journal, the federal case petition on the senior level. There is signed this classical art deco build- of Karolina Obrycka vs. City of more in the future for this Univer- ing. It was eligible for national Chicago/Chi- sity of Georgia-bound swimmer. registry designation because of its cago Police historical significance and asso- D e p a r t m e n t THE POLISH HAMMER. As ciation with Chicago’s Polish im- continued after Loyola Academy (LA), a Jesuit migration settlement as defined in a federal jury college preparatory high school, the Multiple Property Listing (Eu- ruled in favor returned for the fourth consecutive ropean) Historic Settlement in the of Obrycka, the season into the Illinois state football city of Chicago (1860-1930). Ad- bartender who finals for the Class 8A champion- ditional importance of this building was brutally ship, Coach John Holecek, a former is that it houses The Polish Museum Obrycka attacked by a Buffalo Bills’ linebacker, was at the of America (PMA), the oldest eth- drunken An- helm. nic museum in America. A special CONGRATULATIONS TO SMAK TAK. For the second year in a row, thony Abbate, an off-duty Chicago At the beginning of the 2012 “thank you” goes out to William Smak Tak has been chosen by the Michelin Guide with its “Bib Gourmand” police officer in 2007. This beating football season, Michał “Mike” Ippen and Daniel Ott, PMA student rating – the only Polish restaurant in the United States to receive such was seen throughout the world via a Kurzydłowski, a 5’7”, 120 lbs. volunteers from Loyola University an honor. video posted on the internet. sophomore, began his first year as a Chicago, who painstakingly spent It is just a small six-table eatery that resembles a small Tatra Mountain The judgment “affirmed the re- member of LA’s sophomore football months researching and complet- (Zakopane) chalet. Smak Tak and its proprietor, Piotr Lakomy, appeared ality of the code of silence and the team. He did play a half season as ing the 24-page National Register of on the very popular PBS TV program, Check Please!. role of that code in Abbate’s mis- a freshman, but an injury prevented Historic Places Registration Form. This Chicago Northwest Side restaurant received “thumbs up” by all conduct.” Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s him from continuing. So he tried three of its guest reviewers. administration requested that the again this year. HELP PRESERVE POLONIA federal case against Chicago be va- As a member of the LA sopho- HISTORY. An appeal comes from authors of the book can make ar- its 14th Annual All Souls Jazz con- cated, calling the verdict “ambigu- more team, his coach noticed the Northwest Chicago Historical rangements to visit the homes of the cert, to present outstanding literary ous’ and likely to lead to numerous Mike’s agility, his consistency in Society (NCHS) and the Forgot- owners of Avondale memorabilia events such as the 4th International frivolous lawsuits.” Such a jury de- kicking, and his very serious fo- ten Chicago organization, which and scan these priceless items the Polish Studies Conference, the An- cision that holds the Chicago police cus. One month into the pre-season are working on the publication of spot. nual Prose Awards Evening, and a responsible for their continued and football training sessions, Holecek a book on the history of the region Poets’ Club of Chicago event. There unofficial “code of silence” was noticed Mike’s consistent field goal that includes the Jackowo (St. Hya- CHOPIN THEATRE MAKES were also too many other plays, lec- rare, because such claims against attempts at sophomore games and at cinth) and Wacławowo (St. Wenc- WAVES. The Chopin Theatre, lo- tures, and concerts to mention. Ku- the police rarely make it to trial. cated in Chicago’s historic, Polish dos to Chopin’s proprietors, Zyg- The federal jury found that the Triangle (Stanisławowo), aka “Pol- munt Dyrkacz and Lela Headd, Chicago Police Department “had ish Downtown” district, considered for successfully keeping theater either a ‘code of silence’ or a police by critics and audiences alike as an alive in the Polish Triangle. department that failed to properly important cultural center in Chica- investigate and discipline its offi- go, presented more than 500 events PMA ART TREASURES ON DIS- cers. The city’s lawyers asked Ms. in 2012. PLAY IN ILLINOIS TREASUR- Obrycka to file a motion to ask a Many of the Chopin Theatre ER’S OFFICE. The Polish Museum federal judge to “set aside the jury successes ventured out to other of America (PMA) in an agreement verdict” on this case. She agreed, theater venues across America. In with the Office of the Illinois State as Karolina was concerned that she June, the production of “Pirates of Treasurer Dan Rutherford, is ex- could lose the $850,000 awarded Penzance,” directed by Sean Graney hibiting and will continue to display her by this jury. In their filings, and presented by the Hyprocrites lawyers for the city “pledged” in Ensemble, captured audiences in court that regardless of U.S. District Boston, and now has been invited to Istanbul. The play “Death and Harry Judge Amy St. Eve’s ruling, the city PRCUA Building would award Obrycka the $850,000 in damages. practice. No wonder! In one game, On December 20, Judge St. Eve Mike kicked a 44-yard field goal, refused to toss out the jury’s verdict followed by a 40-yard field goal! His that city officials tolerated a “code teammates dubbed him “The Pol- of silence” in the police department, ish Hammer” and Coach Holecek and this “emboldened Abbate to act called him “Money.” There was no with impunity in attacking the bar- question. Holecek put Mike on the tender.” varsity team, where he stayed until Obrycka’s attorneys hope that the end of season. In games that he this verdict will send a wider mes- played, Mike had field goals of 25 sage that the “code” won’t be toler- yards, 32 yards, and 27 yards. Pretty ated. good considering the average field goal among high school players is SMOLIGA TAKES WORLD 20 to 25 yards. In the state playoffs, SWIMMING TITLE. In the Janu- against Glenbard North (GBN) and Marta Jaguś poster: FORTE! ary 2013 issue of Polish American with only five seconds left in the CHOPIN Journal Olivia first half of the game, Mike made a Chopin Theatre Smoliga was 25-yard field goal, scoring the only reported as hav- points against GBN. Unfortunately, eslaus) areas of Avondale, the “Pol- Houdini,” performed by the House ten selected artworks from tradi- ing the best ever LA lost to GBN, thus losing a shot ish Village.” Daniel Pogorzelski, Theatre of Chicago, held forty per- tional oil paintings to contemporary swimming re- at the 8A state title. vice president of the NCHS and formances in the renowned Adri- graphic art pieces from interna- cord out of Il- Mike has shown his positive at- executive director of the Avondale enne Arsht Center in Miami and, tionally-recognized talented Polish linois, and then titude and work ethic, not only on Chamber of Commerce, is work- in 2013, will return to its home at artists, such as Leszek Żebrowski, she went on to the field, but in the classroom. He ing with the authors of the book and the Chopin Theatre. “Our Town” di- Marta Jaguś, and Sophia Jablonska, break her own is an academic scholar excelling the Arcadia Publishing House. They rected by David Cromer was shown just to name a few. this past summer at Los Angeles’ The museum’s art curator, Mon- national record. Smoliga in LA’s honors program, which in- are looking for pictures, photos and But now she cludes English, History, Algebra II, documents on a variety of topics. Broad Stage with Academy Award ika Nowak, and PMA art volunteer, is one of the best swimmers in the Chemistry, and Mandarin Chinese. Perhaps you may have photos of winner Helen Hunt in the lead role. Kinga Zaluch, made a special trip world. On December 18, Olivia, a He even has time to sing in LA’s old buildings in Avondale that have The ever-popular “Magic Parlour” to the Treasurer’s office to assess the Glenbrook South senior out of Glen- Contemporary Vocal Ensemble. As been victims of the wrecking ball, performances by magician Dennis lighting and location to ensure that view Illinois, won the gold medal a third generation Polish American, famous people, who have visited the Watkins was moved permanently the right pieces of artwork would be in the 100m (meters) backstroke at he speaks Polish. “Polish Village” area, such as Pope from the Chopin to Chicago’s fa- chosen. In keeping with the contem- the World Short Course Champion- Do not let his stature fool you, John Paul II, U.S. presidents, Lech mous Palmer House. porary style of the James R. Thomp- ships, held in Istanbul Turkey. In the Michał Kurzydlowski will grow Walesa, Lech Kaczynski, etc. as Some of the interesting programs son Center’s design, Monika Nowak last 50m of this event, she had the stronger and better, and he is some- well as artists, such as Christopher which appeared at the Chopin The- and Kinga Zaluch selected bold and fastest split in the field with a time one to watch from the class of 2015. Klenczon and Czesław Niemen. atre included a wonderful harp per- modern poster art to complement of 29.74 seconds. She took the gold Any photos of this area from ban- formance by William Close. His per- the Thompson Center’s contempo- in 56.64 seconds. Olivia won a total PRCUA RECEIVES LANDMARK ners to buildings, people to places, formance of “Earth Harp” took third rary interior space. Mr. Rutherford’s of four medals at the World Cham- STATUS. On November 2, the Il- are most welcome. place in the “America’s Got Talent office displays the more traditional pionship of which two were gold, linois Historic Site Advisory Coun- If you believe that you can con- 2012.” The “Nutcracker” performed oil paintings. The art loan is active one was silver and the other was cil voted unanimously to place the tribute to preserving Chicago’s his- by the House Theatre was a huge from July 18, 2012 - July 18, 2013. bronze. In the 50m backstroke, Ol- Polish Roman Catholic Union of toric Polish past, please contact Dan success with sold-out performances The PMA has a similar arrange- ivia won the silver medal with Alek- America (PRCUA) building on the Pogorzelski. His email address is: and reviews acclaiming it the best ment with the Polish Consulate sandra Urbanczyk of Poland claim- National Register of Historic Places. [email protected] or you of holiday entertainment. Also, in which has approximately ten paint- ing the bronze. She earned a gold The nomination was also submitted can call him at (773) 350-9414. 2012, the Chopin was privileged to ings in its offices and reception area medal in the 4x100m freestyle relay to the National Park Service for fi- Dan wants to assure everyone that have world-renowned jazz singer, and four art deco travel posters and a bronze in the 4x100m medley. nal approval. The PRCUA building his email address is protected from Grazyna Auguscik, and jazz pianist, hanging on the walls of the Consul- She earned the second most med- is a four-story masonry commercial spambots. He also mentioned that Paul Kaczmarczyk, perform, to hold ate’s first floor public space. 9 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • FEBRUARY 2013

POLONIA OF THE EASTERN GREAT LAKES / Michael Pietruszka THE OLD COUNTRY / Richard Poremski Broadway Market to Host Lecture Series Bethlehem in Buffalo’s Kaisertown named principal of Our Lady of the neighborhood singing Christmas Blessed Sacrament School in De- carols in both Polish and English. pew. The General Pulaski Associa- The New Year’s Eve Dinner tion, sponsors of the Annual Pulaski Dance at Rochester’s St. Stanislaus Parade in Cheektowaga, elected Kostka Parish and the Polish Heri- the following officers for 2013: tage Society of Rochester’s January Brian Rusk (president - 25th term), Polish Happy Hour were cancelled Sandi Schmid (first vice-president), in honor of firefighterTomasz Kac- Kenneth Graber (second vice-pres- zowka (2011 PHSR scholarship ident) Edward Reska (treasurer), recipient) who was shot and killed Jerry Inda (secretary), Rev. Michael while fighting a fire in Webster last Burzynski (chaplain) and Stanley Christmas Eve ... The Consulate Pulaski Sr. (sergeant-at-arms) ... General of the Republic of Poland Molly Dahl Poremski was recently in Toronto sponsored a “God is Born, named curator of the State Univer- Bog Sie Rodzi” Christmas concert sity of New York at Buffalo (SU- featuring St. Maximilian Kolbe Par- NYaB) Lockwood Library’s Polish ish’s Agnus Dei Choir and Matthew Room Collection ... Soprano Brit- Jaskiewicz’s Toronto Sinfonietta at tany Mruczek performed koledy at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jan. FILLMORE DISTRICT Councilman St. Stanislaus Church, the Mother 6 ... Also on the 6th, soprano Brit- David Franczyk. Kicked off lecture Church of Buffalo’s Polonia, on tany Mruczek performed in Eng- series at Broadway Market. December 30 ... Broadway Fillmore lish and Polish before the 10:00 Alive’s Chris Byrd, Am-Pol Eagle a.m. Mass at St. Casimir Parish and BUFFALO, N.Y. — The city’s columnist Greg Witul, Tony Fra- joined the Wanderers folk group for fabled Broadway Market is cel- casso, and Karen Siuda McCann a reunion Christmas concert at As- ebrating its 125th anniversary. As used the Facebook social network to sumption Church in Buffalo’s Black part of the year-long celebration, raise the money needed to return a Rock neighborhood.m. This was the the Friends of the Broadway Mar- vintage lamp to its home in the New first event marking the beginning of ket District, the city’s once-thriving York Central Terminal in Buffalo’s Assumption parish’s year-long 125 Polonia, will be sponsoring free Historic Polonia District. anniversary celebration ... Lucyna monthly lecture series. SUPPORTING CENTURIES OF SALT. Wieliczka, Poland. May 23, 1976. Matt Gryta, a Pol-Am report- Dziedzic started another semester The first, held January 12, dis- er for the Buffalo News, recently of her Polish language courses for cussed the history of Buffalo’s East Wiadomości z Polski / Robert Stybel published his first book, “The Real the Maryvale Community Educa- Side by David Franczyk, Fillmore Teflon Don” about the Magaddino tion program during January. District Councilmember. The Feb- May Send Troops to Mali. Poland Joins Cyber-Cru- crime family investigation in WNY The Polish Legacy Project host- ruary presentation will be on the sade Against Web Crime. with retired NYS Trooper George ed its annual “Oplatek and Koleda” Poland’s Foreign Minister Radosław history of the retail giant Sattlers Poland has joined European Cyber Karalus ... The Polish Genealogi- in the St. Stanislaus Social Hall in Sikorski has indicated that Poland by Mike Rizzo, and the March pre- may join a European Union forces crime Center (EC3), established cal Society of NYS elected the fol- Buffalo’s Historic Polonia District, sentation will be on the History of and send troops to Mali, where at Europol (the European police lowing leadership for the new year: on January 13 ... Attorney William Breweries in Buffalo and on the French air strikes have stopped the agency) at The Hague. EC3 is to David Newman (president), Ted Nowakowski, former president of East Side by Peter Jablonski. advance of al-Qaeda-linked rebels. be the focal point in the EU’s fight Smardz (vice-president), Denise the WNY Chapter of the Kosciusz- A schedule of weekly events at Sikorski believes letting the terrorist against the cyber underworld. Pol- Oliansky (secretary), and Chuck ko Foundation, was elected Chair the Broadway Market can be viewed organization gain a foothold in the ish efforts have so far, been quite Pyrak (treasurer). Trustees Pierre of the City of Buffalo Republican on the Broadway Market webpage. African state could pose a security effective in combating cyber crime, LaJoie, Walter Kloc, Frank Miller, Committee ... Kosciuszko Foun- www.broadwaymarket.org. threat to the EU itself, whose bor- but new forms of criminal ingenu- Pat Newland and Maureen Gleason dation teaching fellow Dr. Anna ders are not that far away. But he ity are constantly arising, said Pol- were also returned to office ... SS. Mazurkiewicz of the University POLONIA TIDBITS. The Polish was quick to add that this would not ish Administration and Digitization Columba and Brigid Parish in Buffa- of Gdansk spoke on the Assembly Villa II restaurant in Cheektowaga be a combat expedition but a train- Minister Michał Boni. He added lo renamed its parish center in honor of Captive European Nations at the has recently been remodeled and ing mission to help upgrade Mali’s that cooperation with the country’s of the late Sister Karen Klimczak, January 16 meeting of the Polish has introduced a new menu with au- defenses against Islamic insurgents. well-organized community of Inter- SSJ ... Assumption Parish and Arts Club of Buffalo at the Har- thentic Polish cuisine and expanded Our Lady of Black Rock School net users has made it possible to pin- entertainment ... Stefan Mychajliw lem Road Community Center in Separate celebrations of point online offenders, especially in of Buffalo were the joint recipients Amherst ... Buffalo’s Roger Hey- was sworn in as the new Comptrol- January Uprising. The 150th cases of child pornography. of the Grant Amherst Business As- manowski hosted a Polish Christ- ler of Erie County on December 27 sociation’s 2012 “Institutional Sup- anniversary of the 1863 January In- ... On December 28, carolers from mas TV program on Time Warner surrection against Russia is being Unique Drive Raises Funds port to the Community Award” ... Cable Channel 20 on January 17 ... St. Casimir Parish’s youth group Debbie Szczepanski was recently observed in Poland separately by for Sick Children. The Great went door-to-door with the Star of Chrusciki Bakery’s cake designer different political camps. Launching Christmas Charity Orchestra, Po- Shannon Pilarski started a series of the official observances, President land’s unique fund-raising project, Join the baking workshops at the bakery’s Bronisław Komorowski said: “We marked its 21st birthday this year. Lancaster location during January ... POLISH UNION OF AMERICA can loudly declare that our genera- Some 120,000 young volunteers for ... Bialy Orzel, Polonez and Ludowa tion has been granted a better des- took to the streets on a cold and Nuta performed at the Polish Alli- tiny. (…) Today’s patriotism no lon- snowy January Sunday collect- ance of Canada Hall in Hamilton, ger demands the ultimate sacrifice.” ing donations from people leaving Ontario on the 26th ... On January But the official ceremonies were church and passersby. Some $220 26 and 27, Toronto’s Salon of Po- boycotted by the largest opposition have been collected since the cam- etry, Music and Theatre presented party Law and Justice (PiS). And paign was launched in the early the Gorale group Harnasie in Bal- yet a third citizens’ option wants no 1990s by former communist-era ra- lada Tatrzanska at the Maja Pren- part of the politicking and plans to dio rock DJ Jerzy Osaka with pro- tice Theatre in Mississauga, Ontario hold observances of its own. The ceeds providing medical equipment ... Also on the 27th, Krystyna Sien- January Insurrection was the biggest to treat youngsters with congenital kiewicz, Zofia Czerwinska, Anna Polish insurgency during the parti- defects, young accident victims and Dereszowska, Rafal Cieszynski and tions (1795-1918) that carved up the other sick children. For the first Dariusz Taraszkiewicz appeared in Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth time, half of the some $16 million Zamkniety Swiat at the Living Arts which had once been Europe’s larg- expected to be raised this year will Centre in Mississauga. est land empire. finance the treatment of elderly pa- The Krakow-Rochester Sister tients. City relationship marks its 40th year in 2013 ... The Polish Villa II Polish-English Owsiak criticized over Restaurant in Cheektowaga will be bad examples, euthanasia. the site of “Stas and Stella’s Polish Translator Most Poles who support Jerzy Ow- Valentine Wedding” featuring the • Official documents, letters, siak’s Great Christmas Charity Or- New Direction Players on February e-mails, etc. chestra are prepared to overlook his 16 ... Syracuse’s Polish Scholarship • Reasonable rates. provocative buffoonery in view of Fund announced that its 59th An- • Fast, reliable service by e-mail the amount of good he has accom- nual Polish Festival will take place or regular mail. plished for sick children. 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BABA JAGA’S CORNER / Jagoda Urban-Klaehn Marie Curie in Trouble continued wrecker. When Marie returned was not a happy one. Known for Marie Curie-Sklodowska was to Paris, there was an angry mob his extramarital affairs, he was, for hunted by the press from 1902 on, congregated there, so Marie had to some time estranged from his wife. when the journalists found her and take both her daughters away from Marie knew Paul Langevin from Pierre working in their shack af- home. the times when he worked with ter their first Nobel award was an- What was all this fuss about? Pierre Curie. After Pierre’s death nounced. Until 1910 Marie’s press Eve, Marie’s daughter, vehemently Paul helped Marie prepare the uni- coverage was mainly positive, denied the claims that her mom had versity lectures at Sorbonne. They although when she applied in No- a romance, but the evidence proves became lovers in June 1910, meet- vember 1910 for the single vacant otherwise. The short history of the ing in Paul’s rented Paris apartment. seat for a physicist in the French affair which almost broke Marie’s Their affair was evident from the Academy of Sciences, she received reputation is below. letter exchange. Marie letters that some negative coverage since she In spring 1910 Marie dropped in were delivered to the press by Lan- was a woman and a foreigner. When at the Borels for an informal dinner gevin’s wife, are very emotional and Curie was the only woman at the 1911 conference organized members of Academy of Sciences with the Perrins, another family of sometimes cruel. Marie was advis- and subsidized by Belgian industrialist Ernest Solvay. Discussions at this gathered for a vote in January 1911, friends. Instead of wearing a simple ing Paul not to have any physical gathering of the world’s top physicists opened the way to a new physics their president announced that ev- black dress as usual since Pierre’s contact with his wife and not have that would bring together relativity, the quantum, and radioactive atoms. eryone was welcomed to enter the death, she wore a fashionable white another child. Langevin, at far right, stands next to the young Albert Einstein. Curie, chamber except women. By two gown with a pink rose pinned to her During the Solvay conference seated, confers with Poincaré. votes, she lost the seat to 66-year- waist. Marie seemed much more re- in Brussels in 1911 Marie looked old Edouard Branly, who taught at a laxed and happy. Her friends did not worn out and tired. She knew that as Borels and Perrins helped protect more mistresses and even fathered leading Catholic institution and was understand this transformation, but Langevin’s wife knew about her af- her children and her from the angry an illegitimate child. He and Marie known for his contribution to wire- Marie felt like a loved woman again fair since they’d had an unfriendly press and public opinion. But some remained friendly, but not intimate. less telegraphy. since she had a romance with Paul encounter once before. There was a professors at Sorbonne demanded Many years later there was a happy Marie replied to the loss by Langevin. Her friends still did not thrilling moment at the conference that Marie leave France immedi- end to this entangled story when throwing herself into her work. But know about it. when Marie received a telegram that ately. Paul Langevin, as a man and Curie’s granddaughter, Hélène Jo- in the Fall of 1911 when Marie, as Paul Langevin was a brilliant she was the sole winner of the sec- a Frenchman, was sheltered from liot, married Langevin’s grandson, the only woman, attended the Sol- physicist and mathematician. He ond Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Then most of the public anger except for Michel Langevin. vay conference in Brussels together was Pierre Curie’s doctoral student the second telegram came that Lan- one of the right-wing journalist, who v v v with other world famous physicists and his chosen successor at the ES- gevin’s wife released their letters to called him ”a boor and a coward.” Visit Jaga’s Polish Culture Web- in the world, the press got hold of PCI (École de Physique et Chimie). the press. Though Langevin challenged him to site at: polishsite.us. intimate letters exchanged indicat- However, he was also a married Marie hastily left the confer- a duel, the finish of the duel was not ing a romance between her and man with four children, and five ence since the affair became a pub- bloody, since both parties refused References: Paul Langevin, a married man and years younger than Marie. His mar- lic scandal. Luckily, she had a help to use a pistol. Later Langevin and • Barbara Goldsmith “Obsessive Genius” father. She was called a foreigner, a riage to Jeanne Desfosses, a daugh- from her most loyal friends. Debi- his wife signed a separation agree- • http://www.aip.org/history/curie/scan- Jew, a dissolute woman and a home- ter of a working class ceramicist, erne, a faithful co-worker, as well ment. Langevin continued to have dal1.htm

THE PONDERING POLE / Ed Poniewaz A “Little Candy” for Your Sweetie As Michael Corleone said in entine’s Day is near, perhaps this is plying foodstuffs, the company man- his reply was “that Auschwitz really would also mention a trip to Poland Godfather III, “Every time I try to the perfect place to find the recipe ages the Viajes Eroski travel agency had an impact on me.” gives one the chance to experience get out, they pull me back in.” Every for a Polish treat that you can make through more than 200 outlets. Gru- Majdanek had an impact on me a people who are culturally and his- time I find the perfect food network for your Valentine’s sweetheart! po Eroski, which is the retailing arm as well but that is not the most no- torically different than western or or web site, “they pull me back in” We have Fabulicious Food! and of Mondragón Corporación Coop- table thing I remembered and saw southern Europeans. Do so by trying and I find something else new and Mala Cukierenka, Kowalski’s Mar- erativa, is owned by its employees. in my visit to Poland. I have heard the food and drink. Can you think of exciting. kets of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and I like the name Eroski because Wieliczka Salt Mines as a num- other interesting or unique things to While you are looking at Ren now Eroski Supermarkets. Eroski of the obvious Polish/Eastern Eu- ber one as well. Americans are so see or experience in Poland? What Behan’s Fabulicious Food! (Pon- is part of Groupo Eroski, a private ropean stamp, but I could not find bombarded with Auschwitz and have I missed? dering Pole January 2013) let me cooperative with over 2000 super- any explanation for why this is the Poland in movies and television I direct your attention to another Pol- markets and other specialty stores name as opposed to something more fear people are automatically asso- Polish or not? Still waiting for ish food-themed home page called mostly found in Spain. Here is a Spanish sounding. Can you help? I ciating death camps and salt mines answers on: Ward Bond, Bert the Mala Cukierenka, “Little Candy“ brief description of the company: would also be curious to hear from when they are asked about Poland. cop from the movie It’s a Wonderful (malacukierenka.pl/), a web site Grupo Eroski can fill your pan- our readers on whether they have If you ask me what is there to see in Life; Katie Cleary, Chicago born, devoted to deserts. It is in the Pol- try and book your next flight. One visited and used the Eroski stores St. Louis, the first items on my list model and actress; Kate Upton, ish language but there is a transla- of Spain’s leading retailers, Eroski and what is your impression. are not the old courthouse, site of Michigan born, model and actress; tor available. Like Fabulicious, the operates about 2,440 supermar- the famous Dread Scott race case, or Elle “The Body” McPherson, styling and layout of the displays kets, hypermarkets, perfume shops, Lists. How about a few lists to start the River des Peres, “the backbone model and entrepreneur, father’s are modern and so, so tantalizing. If sporting goods stores, and other off the New Year? Let’s begin with of the sanitary and storm water sys- name is Gow (Is this short for you are a pastry addict as I am, then formats throughout its home coun- the “What is there to see in Poland?” tems” running through a significant “Gowronski?”); Frank Yablans, this site is your worst nightmare. try and in France and tiny Andorra. list. A number of recent experiences portion of the city. movie director, Mommie Dearest Pay close attention to the blueberry The firm’s supermarkets operate had me concerned about the initial Before Auschwitz as my “places and North Dallas Forty; John Can- cheesecake. under the monikers EROSKI/center responses of non-Poles but also to see” in Poland are the rebuilding dy, comedian and actor; and Jenni- Question for February, is “Little and EROSKI/city while hypermar- about what comes to mind for our of “stare” Warszawa, the country- fer Coolidge, actress. Candy” a person? Or if not, who is kets carry the EROSKI banner. It Polish people. For instance, when side, Zakopane and the Tatra moun- the creator and force behind this ex- also runs grocery stores bearing the I asked a young American student tains, Krakow and Wawel Castle, If you have a thought about this cellent online resource? Since Val- Caprabo brand. In addition to sup- what stuck out on his trip to Poland, the various palaces and castles and month’s topic, an answer to any of manor houses, Jagiellonian Univer- the questions, a question of your sity, Gdansk and the Baltic coast, own, contact me at: Edward Po- Become a member today and the special places of worldwide niewaz, 6432 Marmaduke Ave., notoriety such as the Lenin Ship St. Louis, MO 63139; eMail ali- Polish American Yards, Malbork Castle, the Bole- [email protected]. N.B. If you slawiec Pottery headquarters, and send eMail, reference the PAJ or the Historical Association of course, Auschwitz or Majdanek. I Pondering Pole in the subject line. The Polish American HistoricalAssociation was established in December 1942 as POLISH AMERICAN a special commission of the The Polish Institute of Arts and Sciences in America to CULTURAL CENTER collect, compile and publish information about Polish Americans. In October 1944, it was reor­ganized 308 WALNUT STREET as a national American society to promote study and research in the PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 history and social background of Americans of Polish descent. The Association, which was incorporated under the laws of Illinois in 1972, (215) 922-1700 strives to assist and cooperate with all individuals and organizations When You’re in Philadelphia’s Historic interested in Polish American life and history. Contributions in District, Visit The Polish American support of the work of the Association are tax-exempt. Cultural Center Museum Exhibit Hall Featuring Polish History and Culture Regular one-year membership to the Association is $40.00. ($25.00 for OPEN 10:00 a.m. TO 4:00 p.m. • FREE ADMISSION students) made payable to the Polish American Historical Association. 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POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL 16th Annual Pączki Day, Feb. 10 WNY’s Largest Polish Pre-Lenten Celebration BUFFALO, N.Y. — Come out ing is marmalade made from fried and warm up to the polkas, Polish rose buds. Fresh pączki are usually food and, of course, the pączki! covered with powdered sugar, icing “What’s a pączki? (punch-key)” or bits of fried orange zest. Pączki you ask. “Pączki” is the plural of have been known in Poland at least pączek (pohn-check), a deep-fried since the Middle Ages. It is the feast piece of dough shaped into a flat- of plenty before the Lenten fast be- tened sphere and filled with jam or DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION AND CONTINUANCE OF POLISH AMERICAN MUSIC gins. It is the last day of gaiety in other sweet filling. A traditional fill- Karnawal time, the period between Christmas and Lent. It is to mark Annual Fundraiser Pays Tribute to a Generous Soul the last moments of excess before “Gift of Life” Lisa Biskup Memorial Benefit Dance, April 27 to Feature Badinov and Freeze Dried the austerity of Lenten sacrifice. The most popular flavor here is the black by Margaret long after Lisa had enjoyed a Polka raspberry filled. Zotkiewicz-Dramczyk cruise. Lisa was one of only a few If you never danced a polka, the By now, many readers are no organ recipients who was also an Polish Heritage Dancers will show doubt familiar with Lisa Biskup’s organ and tissue donor at the time you how. This group, the ambas- story. of her death. sadors of WNY’s Polonia has been Lisa Biskup, the daughter of Ron Lisa’s father Ron and his wife Biskup of Brighton, Michigan, was Sue organized the first Gift of Life hosting this celebration for the past a young woman with heart prob- Dance in 2007 to honor Lisa’s mem- sixteen years and this serves as a lems that were apparent soon after ory. In 2010, Ron formed the Lisa fundraiser for costumes. Each re- her birth in 1967. Because the prob- Biskup Organ and Tissue Donor gion of Poland has its own unique lems were never fully defined, Lisa Foundation. At that time, the sole dress and dances. enjoyed a nearly normal childhood, purpose of The Lisa Biskup Organ So bring your family and friends with only minor limitations. While & Tissue Donor Foundation was to celebrate the last hurrah before in high school, Lisa was evaluated as a major supporter of the Univer- Lent, Polish style. The 16th An- by a team of doctors at Baylor Uni- sity of Michigan Transplant Cen- nual Paczki Day will take place on versity and began taking experi- ter’s Camp Michitanki. This camp Sunday, February 10, 2013 at the mental drugs that gave her hope for gives kids who are organ recipients Hearthstone Manor, 333 Dick Road the next 7 years. a week of carefree fun, where they in Depew from 1:00-7:00 p.m. can just “be kids.” The Bedrock Boys, will be play- In the early days of the founda- After several years in the works, the Michigan Lieutenant Governor ing all your favorite polkas, waltzes, tion, Ron was also working with the signed a bill into law in June 2012 designating a “Donate Life” license from 2:00-6:00 p.m. The Polish State of Michigan to create an organ plate. Lisa’s foundation was able to donate twenty-five percent of the and tissue donor license plate. Heritage Dancers will take the stage funds needed to make this happen. Lisa’s dad, Ron, is pictured above, at 3:00 p.m. Our Polish kitchen will I had the opportunity to speak to at center. Ron right after the first of the year be open for all your favorite Polish The Donate Life plate carries the Donate Life logo and the message: foods. Dinners as well as ala carte about Lisa, the Foundation, and “Be an Organ, Eye & Tissue Donor.” items, desserts and of course paczki the 2013 Gift of Life dance. Ron The plate is formally known as the John J. Gleason Gift of Life Plate in is proud to report that, after several honor of the state representative, John Gleason, who sponsored legisla- will be on the menu. Polish beer will years in the works, the Michigan tion creating the plate. Gleason is a kidney recipient. also be available. There will also be Lieutenant Governor signed a bill a theme basket raffle. We will crown into law in June 2012 designating a there will be apecial guest appear- someone who has a very strong in- Pączki King, Queen, Prince and “Donate Life” license plate. Lisa’s ance by legendary Hall of Famer, fluence on us. My daughter Lisa was Princess. Amber Gems and More foundation was able to donate twen- Mitch Biskup. Raffles and prizes that person for me, and she contin- and Salt Lamps Etc. will be there ty-five percent of the funds needed and some of the best Polish food ues to inspire me after her death.” for your shopping pleasure. to make this happen. available will add to a night you This event is a perfect opportu- Ron said “The mission of the don’t want to miss. A ‘great time Admission Prices: Raffles, nity to bring children and grandchil- Lisa Biskup Organ and Tissue Do- will be had by all’ as we dance, door prizes, silent auction and a dren for a fun afternoon. Plenty of nor Foundation has expanded to sing, eat and drink all while raising Polish kitchen will be available. No include not only Camp Michitanki, free parking and buses are welcome. awareness for the need for more or- BYOB. Cash bar will be available. but also the Michigan Eye Bank. Tickets are $6.00 in advance, gan donors throughout the state of For more information please Lisa Biskup This organization encourages folks $8.00 at the door. Children under 12 Michigan and beyond.” contact: Ron Biskup at: (810) 588- to designate the donation of their can get in for only $2.00. In closing, Ron remarked “as 6266 or e-mail at: ronbiskup@ya- In 1990, Lisa was given the Gift corneas to needy recipients. I am For tickets, table reservations, or we go through life, there is always hoo.com. of Life when she received a heart also working on a project to supply more information Michelle at (716) transplant. Over the next 16 years, each child who attends camp with a 983-5084 or Debbie at 681-3526. Lisa accomplished many things, in- brand new pair of athletic shoes.” Next Taping of “Mollie B Polka Party,” Tickets are also available at the Am- cluding working with children by Ron continued, “The Lisa Bisk- Pol Eagle newspaper, 3620 Harlem day in the day care field, and going up Memorial Benefit Dance has February 21-24 in Ennis, Texas Rd. Cheektowaga, 835-9454, and to school at night and on weekends, become a popular event over the RIDGEVILLE CORNERS, Ted Lange at email: ted@squee- at Salt Lamps Etc. 5274 Broadway, eventually earning a bachelor of sci- past six years and we look forward Ohio—The taping of the next zeboxband.com. The www.squee- Lancaster, 564-9286. Pre-sale tick- ence degree in human resources. At to our most successful event to date “Mollie B Polka Party” is sched- zeboxband.com site has been up- ets on sale until Feb. 8. Get your the same time, Lisa became a huge in 2013. The dance features music uled for Thursday through Sunday, dated with new “Mollie B” and tickets early as there will be no pre- fan of Polish music, and traveled to from two of the top Polka bands in February 21 through 24 at Sokol SqueezeBox merchandise, includ- sale tickets held at the door. numerous polka events and festivals the nation for your dancing and lis- Hall in Ennis, Texas. More details ing the “Mollie B Christmas Spe- around the Michigan and Midwest tening enjoyment, Randy Krajewski To learn more, visit phdofwny. will be released in the near future. cial” DVD/CD pack, caps, towels, com. If you are on Facebook, be sure area. Sadly, her life was cut short in & Badinov from Ohio along with Bands interested should contact t-shirts, and CDs. May of 2006 at the age of 39, not Freeze Dried from Illinois. Also, to like the Polish Heritage Dancers.

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Above: John Gora and Eddie Blazonczyk, Polka Fireworks. 1998. Left: Mary Lou Czerniak and Al Bakowski, Concertina Jam, Polka Fireworks. 1999. Center: Rich Bernier on accordion with the Happy Louie & Julcia Polka Band, Fountain’s Pavilion, Johnson City, N.Y. 1983. 12 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • FEBRUARY 2013

TOLEDO POLONIA / Margaret Zotkiewicz-Dramczyk Remembering Aloysius “Ollie” Spitulski TOLEDO — Happy New Year to Aly is a junior at Central Catholic to thank all of those folks who at- Bowling Tournament, and other ac- Roth and the LSN) all of my readers. I hope this column High School, where she is the vice tended the New Years Eve dance at tivities attached to Ollie. To everyone who made his ac- finds everyone eagerly looking for- president of the class council. Aly the United Polish Club of Elyria. Perhaps his greatest contribu- quaintance, Ollie Spitulski was ward to that next polka event on the counts among her interests English Though I was not able to make it, tion to the Commodore Club is the known as an intently focused man calendar. and art. With Randy and Sue (a I have heard that a ‘good time was annual yearbook composed by Ol- who took his responsibilities to God, I had the pleasure of attending a former polka queen herself) as her had by all’. Randy and his band lie that covered Club history from family, and country very seriously. I few Christmas celebrations as my parents, certainly Aly has been lis- have been invited back to ring in the 1938 through 2010. Ollie also was had the privilege of attending a spe- schedule allowed, and each was tening to polkas since she was born, New Year for a seventh time, that is, the Commodore Club historian and cial event in August of 2010, when well worth it. Society 162 of the and dancing to them nearly as long. NYE 2013 with Tom Barnes and the scribe. He was the person responsi- Ollie was honored for his years of PRCUA in Wyandotte held its an- Aly received her crown, sash, and UPC members in Elyria. ble for writing the Club articles for service to the Commodore Club. It nual Koledy sing along on Satur- flowers from Sharon Zablocki after Randy also reports that Stanley’s the Lagrange Street News. was at this event that Randy Kra- day, December 8th. Never having Randy escorted her to the front of Five Star Market in Toledo, which Ollie believed strongly that we jewski presented Ollie with a spe- attended this event, I was warned, the hall. Aly assumed the title from is a major sponsor of his ‘Sons of have a duty and responsibility to do cial polka written especially for this “it gets crowded so get there early.” her good friend, outgoing polka LaGrange’ Internet radio show, has our individual best as we all have occasion, titled “ Ollie”. True to word, the club lounge was queen Grace Rutkowski, daughter commissioned him to compose a special opportunities and special re- I will not forget the image of Ol- cozy by 7:00 p.m. The fellows in of Jimmy Rutkowski, long time commemorative song celebrating sponsibilities. He believed that God lie as he was handed a plaque with the band warmed up and started at leader of a Touch of Brass. Aly stat- Stanley’s many decades in business. judges us based on what we do with the lyrics engraved, or the smile on 8 p.m. Thanks to John Zelasko, Sr ed “I’m thrilled to be Toledo’s polka This polka will be very likely be in- these. Ollie stepped forward and al- his face as his very own polka was and the members of the Wyandotte queen, and I hope to do as good a cluded as just one of many originals ways gave his best effort. Ollie was being played. And even though he Cavaliers, the crowd was treated to job as Grace did. I will be attending on Badinov’s new recording, which a true role model. He trusted people spent his final days in Erie, Pa. to be many favorite Polish songs, with as many polka dances as I can. I am is in the works for a release later this and had a deep and strong belief in near his daughter, Ollie was truly a the English ones thrown in for good so thankful to be a part of this Polish spring. Congratulations to Randy his Catholic faith and the Blessed Toledo legend. Rest in peace, Ollie, measure. Tony Kempinski, Dan tradition.” and all of the members of his band Virgin Mary.” (info courtesy of Tom you will be missed. Gury, John Zelasko Jr, and Kevin The Toledo Polka Queen is on continued success in the polka Jakubowicz also graced the stage at sponsored Sharon Zablocki’s Polka industry. points during the evening. Congrats Party, which is one of the longest to Stanley Pasko Jr, 162 President, –running polka radio shows in the I couldn’t enD this month’s col- on another memorable gathering, country. Sharon has continued to umn without mentioning the passing and also on being re-elected Presi- keep the polka queen tradition go- of Aloysius “Ollie” Spitulski, who dent of the club for 2013. ing in the spirit of keeping polkas died at the age of 93 on December 4, December 16th, the Toledo Area relevant to the younger generations. 2012. Ollie was one of the founders Polka Society presented their an- Before the dance ended, there of the Commodore Club, currently nual Christmas Dinner Dance. This was the requisite visit by Santa located on LaGrange Street near was held at the Conn-Weissenberger Claus, who hand-delivered gifts to Manhattan Boulevard, and was a American Legion Post, which has all of the children present, and the person who had enormous influence been completely updated on the in- prize raffles. All of the officers of over almost every facet of his long side. President Mike Marek along the Toledo Area Polka Society wish and productive life. with his crew of officers and help- everyone a Happy New Year, and As Commodore club member ers, including this writer, served a they hope to see all members of the Tom Roth noted in his tribute to Ol- delightful Polish meal catered by TAPS ‘polka family’ at a dance in lie in the January LaGrange Street the Malczewski family. Randy Kra- 2013. News “practically everything asso- jewski and the Czelusta Park All ciated with the Commodore Club Stars provided the entertainment, Here is the list of Toledo danc- had Ollie’s hand attached in some with special guests Eddie Biegaj es upcoming: aspect. Ollie was one of the found- and Robert McMahon, who joined • IMA February 10, Dan Gury’s ers of the Club in the 1930s. Ollie members of the band to sing Christ- Dynadukes helped create the constitution and mas songs and Koledy. • TAPS February 17, Duane by-laws. He contributed significant- The 2013 Toledo Polka Queen Malinowski’s Polka Jamboree ly in making a positive reputation was crowned at this dance, and the • IMA March 10, The Mixx for the Club in the area of sports young lady is none other than Aly- • TAPS March 17, The Jimmy (softball, baseball and football) and son Krajewski. Aly, as she is known, Rutkowski Band, and the 10-, the Club’s social agenda. is the older daughter of Randy and 15-, and 25-year club member As you walk around the Commo- Sue Krajewski, and comes into the recognition. dore clubroom, you cannot but feel title well suited. Aly has danced All IMA and TAPS dances are Ollie’s presence. whether looking at with the Echoes of Poland Song and held at the Conn-Weissenberger the current activities board on the Dance Ensemble for thirteen years. post, with doors open at 12:30 p.m., wall that he conscientiously updat- a light lunch served at 1:00 p.m., ed, Ollie’s Box (where you placed and music from 2:00-6:00 p.m. information for his notification and Had a chance to chat with Randy use), or the plaques that that honor THE POLKA CAROUSEL Krajewski recently, and he wishes the winners of the Ollie Spitulski

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First Polka New Year’s Eve Tour Poland and POLKA INSIdER / Steve Litwin at the Millennium a Huge Success Central Europe with Jan Lewan Do you Remember the 1980s? WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Jan Lewan is hosting several Just a little over a month into erniak Concertina Band. 2013, I stumbled upon the 1980s During those years, Polkabration tours to Poland and Central Europe while sorting through a stack of ar- found a new home while other festi- this year. ticles in the famous “polka offi ce.” vals under tents moved indoors, and PHOTOS: BARB BAKOWSKI Pat Tours is taking reservations If you are old enough to remember Hunter returned to a solid polka for- now for limited seating. As dead- the ’80s, you might just enjoy this mat. Polka videos were given birth lines pass, reservations will only be polka cruise back in time. in the ’80s along with the surfacing accepted on a fi rst-come, fi rst-serve The ’80s are behind us now, of the Polka Grammy. basis. If you are planning to join more behind us than some might It was a time to “Play Me a Song,” the May tour to Poland, you should care to acknowledge. It was a de- have a “Polka Celebration,” visit make your reservation now. cade of several notable events in those “Pennsylvania Hills,” “Put on To join the July 14-25 tour to polka history. It was the decade Your Dancin’ Shoes Tonight,” “Sa- Poland, reserve your spot before the that marked the demise of several lute the Polka Stars” and sing “Oh end of March. If joining the Sep- bands including The New Brass, Baby Mine.” Sturr and Stanky were tember 17-28 Great Capitals tour, The Detroit Polka Authority, Polka televised. Alf played the concertina reserve before the end of May. Soul, The Mrozinski Brothers, The and Darlak left the Versatones. Lewan accompanies travelers ev- Polka Shamrocks, The Happy Har- Certainly this isn’t everything OVER 500 PEOPLE packed the Millennium Hotel in Buff alo, N.Y. for the ery step of the way, and provides a mony Boys and — at least a couple that made the 1980s memorable for “First Polka New Year’s Eve.” unique presentation of Poland with of times — The Dynatones. The de- polkas, but the Insider’s memory unforgettable experiences, enter- cade also brought the return of The has lost a bit of its sharpness, or at tainment, fabulous food, and excel- Dynasticks, The Sounds, The Boys the very least I’m writing in a fl at lent service. All participants receive and — for at least a couple of times key. After all, since those glorious a complimentary 4-hour DVD, pro- — The Dynatones. New names on 1980s we’ve all celebrated a few fessionally recorded by John & Jo the stage included The Mass Brass, more birthdays than we might care of Lightning Videos. Limelite, This ‘n That, and The Cz- to remember. For tour details, visit janlewan- dowski.com 2013 tours include: May 14-25 Poland; July 25-Aug. 4 Poland; and Sept. 17-28 Great Capitals of Eu- rope. For reservatins, contact: Pat Tours 1285 Riverdale St., West Springfi eld, MA 01089; (431) 747- 7702 or (800) 388-0988.

VIEW FROM THE STAGE. Fans lined up in front of Polka Country Musi- CPA Events CLEVELAND — Sunday, Feb- cians, who shared the stage with Buff alo’s Bedrock Boys. ruary 17, 2013 the Cleveland Polka BUFFALO—Raves were loud tel was completely booked for this Association will hold their Presi- and plentiful from all who attended fi rst-time event. A complete variety dent’s Day Dance at St. John Byz- the fi rst Polka New Year’s Eve at of music for listening and dancing antine Cathedral Upper Hall, 1900 the Millennium Hotel in Buffalo. was provided by the bands, while Al Carlton Road in Parma, Ohio. The Val Balkowski, the driving force be- Krew put a perfect fi nishing touch hall is located off Broadview Road, hind this event, was complemented to the evening with music in the just south of Snow Road. Doors for by the dynamic staff of the Millen- Lounge. this public dance open at 2 p.m. nium, the music of Connecticut- The next event at the Millen- with music by Tony Blazonczyk’s based Polka Country Musicians and nium will be the Dyngus Day Party, New Phaze from Chicago from 3 to Buffalo’s Bedrock Boys to make it a Monday, April 1. For more informa- 7 p.m. No BYOB as food and bev- night to remember. tion, call the Millennium Buffalo at erages will be available. Donation With guests attending from all (800) 323-3331 or Val at (716) 777- is $13.00 with those 18 and under over the greater northeast, the ho- 2455. admitted free. For more information or large NEW OFFICERS. The Polka Variety Social Club of Buffalo recently table reservations, please call Sylvia installed the following offi cers for 2013: Bill Janish (president), Bob or Paul at (216) 228-1134. Wojciechowski (vice-president), Fay Morith (secretary), Pauline Janish Saturday, March 2, 2013 the (treasurer), and Fran Garbe and Linda Gayler (sergeants-at-arms). Cleveland Polka Association and United States Polka Association will present a joint celebration of St. Joseph’s Day at the Holiday Inn, Strongsville, Ohio on Royalton Road Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. with music by John Gora & Gorale from Canada from 8 p.m. until midnight. STERLING SILVER JEWELRY Drivetime Polkas Donation is $12.00. No BYOB as A with “RONNIE D” food and beverages will be available B D E WESTERN NEW YORK’S ONLY SEVEN-DAY-A-WEEK POLKA SHOW with special drink prices. C Call Barb at (440) 886-6157 or www.drivetimepolkas.com WXRL 1300AM Paul at (216) 228-1134 for more in- MONDAY-SATURDAY formation or to reserve a table for 10 F or more. Special room rate of $62.00 G I 5:00-7:00 p.m. if you notify the hotel you are with H the CPA or USPA. Call (440) 238- WECK 1230AM 8800 for rooms. SUNDAYS J K Listen to the 8:00-11:00 a.m. FOR INFORMATION or ADVERTISING RATES, CALL BIG TONY POLKA SHOW ALL SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE • All items are Sterling Silver. (716) 683-4357 WJJL 1440 AM All these items are available in 14 kt. gold • Please contact us for pricing. Niagara Falls / Buffalo, NY DESCRIPTION GOLDEN LION JEWELRY FREE CATALOG! SUNDAY EVENING A. Polish Princess ...... $11.00 P.O. BOX 199 5:00 p.m. B. #1 Babcia (Script) ...... $12.00 PORT READING, NJ 07064 HEAR ALL THE POLKA STARS C. #1 Babcia (Block) ...... $12.00 on Send all promotional material to D. Small Eagle ...... $17.00 908 8621927 E. Medium Eagle ...... $21.00 [email protected] SUNSHINE Tony Rozek F. Large Eagle ...... $25.00 78 Cochrane St. G. Large Heavy Eagle ...... $45.00 • Add $8.00 S&H for each item SEND FOR A FREE CATALOG Buffalo, NY 14206 H. Extra Heavy Eagle ...... $55.00 • Prices subject to change SUNSHINE I. #1 Mamusia (Block) ...... $15.00 • Allow 10-14 days for delivery. If not PO BOX 652 J. #1 Tatus (Block) ...... $15.00 satis— ed, return for refund within For advertising information, call 15 days. W. SENECA, NY 14224 K. #1 Ciocia (Block) ...... $15.00 CDs $12 each • N.J. residents must add 7% sales $2.00 SHIPPING & HANDLING (716) 824-6092 Tie Tacks of D, E, ...... $27.00/$31.00 tax. N.Y. residents add appropriate [email protected] Tie Tacks of F, G, ...... $35.00/$55.00 sales tax. 14 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • FEBRUARY 2013

GENEALOGY / Stephen M. Szabados REFLECTIONS / OUR CHURCHES Immigration – Where, Why, When St. Anthony of Padua Parish I do not have any oral history to support their families with day- 1416 Nebraska Avenue, Toledo, OH 43607. Closed 2005. stanthonytoledo.com/default.aspx indicate why my Polish ancestors laborer wages that were available Even though the St. Anthony of Padua Parish and ally lost. decided to leave their beloved land when they could find work. Passen- church were closed by the Diocese of Toledo on June 7, St. Anthony’s history lies in the so I sought possible answers in the ger lists from this time period (1860 2005, it continues to dominate the corners of Nebraska lives of its people and priests. Prime history of Polish immigration. to 1890) indicate whole families left and Junction Aves. The brick edifice was erected in among them was Very Rev. Msgr. The first Poles arrived in Amer- Polish-Germany to settle in the cit- 1891, two years after its humble founding in a wood Francis Legowski, who ruled for al- ica in 1608. These Poles, hired by ies and farms of America. frame church, which proved much too small to ac- most more than half of this parish’s the London Company, created glass, commodate the countless souls who would find spiri- history, a history that was told in pitch and potash which were the The next wave of Polish peas- tual nourishment, education, and alas a better life, that the murals he commissioned to the first exports of Jamestown colony. ants to leave Poland began in the would take in the Lynx Hill area. To this day, the part of walls of the rectory dining room. The next wave of Polish im- 1880s when young single Polish the city retains its German nick name, “Kooshwantz,” A deep sense of pride in the cul- migrants included the nobles that men left to find work in America. or as the Poles called it “Krowi Ogon,” (“cow’s tail”) ture and history of the Homeland were defeated in the battles dur- These men were the younger sons because of its location in what was then the boundaries was inculcated in ing the 1795 partition for Poland. of Polish farmers in the Russian and of the city. After their defeat, their lands were Austrian controlled lands. They had Initial settlement was reportedly from a wholesale confiscated and they were forced to no hope of owning land because uprooting of a village in the old country, (Poland), that flee. The Nationalistic movements of inheritance laws which gave the comprised a second wave of im- from 1840s to 1860s brought more lands to the oldest son and the fact migration to Toledo, the first being battles with the monarchs in Europe that these areas had few industrial those who settled near the other Ger- including those within Poland. De- jobs available. Some of these im- man speaking community of the city feats forced more Polish nobles and migrants found farm land but most along LaGrange St. It was that com- intellectuals to flee. Many Polish settled in the cities and helped build munity that became known as “Jad- wigowo” (and this one as “Anto- peasants in the lands controlled by the industrial output of the United niego”) that brought the founding the Russian Tsar actually supported States in the early 1900s. The steel pastor, Franciscan Father Vincent the Tsar because he promised them mills, meat packing plants, auto fac- Lewandowski to Toledo to serve the farm land which would be taken tories and the railroads were major spiritual needs of the Poles. from the nobles. employers of our Polish ancestors. Though his residence was in “the Most of our Polish ancestors other neighborhood,” Fr. Lewan- The first wave of Polish peas- came from these last two waves of dowski traveled south for the ben- ants began in the 1870s when the immigrants and I feel they made an efit of settlers there as well. At other German Empire began their attempt important contribution to the rural times they traversed by torch light to to Germanize all of their non-Ger- and industrial growth of the United the mother church of St. Hedwig for man lands. New laws were very States. the Lenten Lamentations (Gorzkie oppressive to the Polish people and We will continue this discussion Zale) until they firmly established themselves. students of St. Anthony’s by the Felician Sisters, who the Poles in the Poznan Province next month and cover some of the Very conscious of his own Franciscan spirituality operated the school from its inception to the sad closing saw their Church supported schools details of the immigrant’s journey to and its heroes, Fr. Lewandowski chose the Franciscan in 1970. More than 80 vocations to religious life can be closed and replaced by German America. Saint, Anthony of Padua, as the patron of this parish, a credited to the Felician Sisters at St. Anthony’s. speaking schools. Poles were forced v v v sister to St. Hedwig Parish, where he named the church Years of neglect has taken its toll on the wonderful to sell their lands to the Germans Stephen M. Szabados, author of bells St. Francis of Assisi and St. Anthony of Padua. structure. This church, which served thousands of Pol- who were recruited to re-settle in “Finding Grandma’s European An- The lone bell in the belfry of the Nebraska Ave. church ish immigrants for over 100 years, has been left to de- these new “German” lands. These cestors,” and “Find your Family is named for its patron. teriorate amidst the urban decay that surrounds it. The policies forced the Polish farmers History,” is a regular columnist in Boasting the largest steeple in the City of Toledo, historical marker that declares it to be a special place to emigrate because they could not the Polish American Journal. this spire served and continues to do so, as a beacon still stands, now surrounded by weeds. and an inspiration directing those physically or spiritu- Source: Parish history by Jerry Mazuchowski BRUSH UP / Polonia Media Network Would you like to see your parish featured in “Reflections”? Please send a photo and a few paragraphs about the parish. While we appreciate full histories, we do not have space to print them. Please provide us with a photo or two of the interior and/or exterior. We can accept digital photos via e-mail if they are of high resolution (300 dpi or greater). Please include: Phonetic ch is like ch in loch Name of church, year opened (year closed if no longer open), street and city, any identifiable people in the photo, and any Various Amounts m, f, n = male, female, neuter special memory you may have of the church. Additional information may include: pastor, school status, or, if closed, name niedużo...... (nyeh DUH-zhoh) więcej...... (VYEHN-tsay) us last pastor, name of new merged parish, etc. All denominations welcome. a small amount more za mało...... (zah MAH-woh) trochę...... (TROH-heh) Helping the Storm-Rav- Surname Corner / Robert Strybel too little some aged. St. Ann Council 2853 of za dużo...... (zah DUH-zhoh) raz...... (rahs) the Knights of Columbus in Fair too much or too many once Lawn-Elmwood Park, N.J., held Do You Know What Your Name Means? dużo...... (DUH-zhoh) dwa razy...... (dvah RAAH-zih) a “Polish Night” dinner-dance to much or many twice benefit Most Sacred Heart of Je- Have you ever wondered how ryville), Piotrowski (Piotrów/Pe- tuzin...... (tuh-zheen) para...... (PAH-rah) sus Council 3644 in Wallington, your Old World ancestors may have tersburg), etc. acquired the Polish surname they For a custom-researched analysis dozen pair NJ, whose hall suffered severe brought over with them to Amer- of how your Polish surname came kilka...... (KEEL-kah) procent...... (PROH-tsehnt) water damage from Hurricane Sandy. (B.F.) ica? Many started out as occupa- about, how many people share it, few percent tional nicknames: Bednarz (cooper, where they live and whether it is ac- barrel-maker), Kołodziej (wheel- companied by a noble coat-of-arms, wright), Kaczmarek (innkeeper), please airmail a $19 check (adding Kościelny (sexton), Kowal (black- $10 for each additional surname you smith), Młynarz (miller), etc. wish researched) to: Robert Strybel, Peasant names were often de- ulica Kaniowska 24, 01-529 War- rived from animals, foods, tools and saw, Poland. household objects, including Baran Also included free of charge is (ram, male sheep), Wróbel (spar- a genealogical contact chart (root- row), Zając (hare), Okoń (perch, tracing websites, data bases, organi- fish species), Maślanka (butter- zations and firms) which has helped milk), Łopata (garden spade) and many Polish Americans get started Słoma (straw). in their ancestral exploration. The Most Polish names ending in list includes professional genealo- “-owski”, “-ewski” or even just gists qualified to track down family “-ski” described people on the ba- records, photograph or videotape sis of where they came from: Za- ancestral homesteads and graves leski (from Zalesie or Forestville), and possibly even turn up living Pawłowski (Pawłów/Paulville), long-lost relatives in the Old Coun- Wiśniewski (Wiśniewo/Cher- try. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • FEBRUARY 2013 www.polamjournal.com 15

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The “ski” Has It! Polish Americans Make Their Mark in The Arts The world of entertainment – She adopted ing Actress in a Drama Series in Southeast Bureau to London. Featured Actor in a Musical. theater, dance, television and film is the more pho- 2010, 2011 and 2012. Bobbie recently directed Venus in alive in the United States this sea- netic spelling Janusz Kamiński. A cin- Fur on Broadway and the Manhat- son with the talents of Polish Ameri- of Strahovski as Mika Brzezinski. A television ematographer and film director, tan Theatre Club’s extended engage- cans, a Polish Australian, and a Pol- her stage name host and journalist, Brzezinski is co- he has photographed all of Ste- ment of Golden Age, the third play ish national. at Chuck, which host of MSNBC’s weekday morn- ven Spielberg’s films since 1993’s in Terrence McNally’s opera trilogy. was at producer ing program Morning Joe, where Schindler’s List and won Academy John Krasinski. Actor, film Josh Schwartz’s she provides regular commentary Awards for Best Cinematography Scarlett Johansson. Tap- director, and writer – Krasinski is behest for the and reads the news headlines for for Schindler’s List (1993) and Sav- ping into her feline side as Johans- most widely known for playing sake of easier pronunciation. Stra- the program. She is a Democrat and ing Private Ryan (1998). son plays Maggie “the Cat” on sales rep Jim hovski speaks fluent Polish and em- her co-host Joe Born in Broadway in the Halpert on the ployed it in a brief exchange with Scarborough is Ziębice, Po- current revival NBC situation a colleague in the Chuck episode a Republican. land, Kamiński of Tennessee comedy The Of- “Chuck Versus the Wookiee” and She was emigrated at the Williams’s Cat fice, which after again in two more episodes. born in New age of 21—after on a Hot Tin 9 seasons is in She is featured in season 7 of the York City, the Prime Minister Roof at the Rich- its final season. Showtime series Dexter; has ap- daughter of Jaruzelski im- ard Rodgers He has appeared peared in the 2011 film Killer Elite, Polish-born for- posed martial Theatre. It is her in several films alongside Robert De Niro. She also eign policy ex- law in 1981—to first time back including Away We Go, Leather- appeared in the 2012 comedy The pert and former National Security the United States. The film Lincoln on Broadway since winning a Tony heads, License to Wed, Big Miracle, Guilt Trip, opposite Seth Rogen and Advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski and is currently in theaters in which he Award in the Arthur Miller play A Something Borrowed, and It’s Com- Barbra Streisand. Swiss-born sculptor Emilie Anna masterfully projects greyish hues View from a Bridge in 2010. Born plicated. Strahovski is enjoying her Benešová of Czech descent. Her fa- and nearly blinding blasts of white in New York City, she is of Danish Born in Newton, Massachusetts, Broadway debut in the current re- ther is a frequent guest on Morning light to the film. descent on her father’s side and of the 6’ 3” tall actor taught English in vival of Clifford Odet’s Golden Boy. Joe. Polish Ashkenazi Jewish descent on Costa Rica and then went to Brown In her last position at CBS, Maria Kowroski. A Principal her mother’s side. Johansson began University, studying theatre arts. Jane Krakowski. The actress, Brzezinski served as a CBS News ballerina at the New York City Bal- her acting career in 1994 starring in He then trained at National Theater singer dancer is best known for her correspondent, substitute anchor, let, she was born in Grand Rapids, North, followed by the acclaimed Institute and studied at The Royal performance as Elaine Vassal on and segment anchor for breaking Michigan, began her ballet train- film The Horse Whisperer (1998), Shakespeare Company in Stratford- TV’s Ally McBeal and for her cur- news segments and routine updates. ing at age seven, and later entered Ghost World (2001) and then the hit upon-Avon, England, rent role as Jenna Maroney on the During this period she became a the School of American Ballet (the Lost in Translation (2003) with Bill Krasinski wrote and directed NBC sitcom 30 Rock, which con- frequent contributor to CBS Sunday official school of New York City Murray in which she again stunned Brief Interviews with Hideous Men; cludes a 7 season run this year. She Morning and 60 Minutes. Ballet), became an apprentice with critics. Later on, she appeared in it premiered at the 2009 Sundance regularly per- She protests trivial journalism, the company and was invited as a Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003) Film Festival. He co-wrote Prom- forms on the but in a recent Vanity Fair photo- member of the corps de ballet. In and in Woody Allen’s Match Point ised Land with Matt Damon and stage and won a shoot kiddingly she was posed on the spring of 1997, Kowroski was (2005) for which she was nominat- also appears in it. Tony Award for a tabletop kicking her leg in the air. promoted to the rank of soloist and ed again for a Golden Globe. As a Set in a rural Pennsylvanian her performance in the spring of 1999, she was pro- singer, Johansson has released two town, a natural gas company rep in the Broadway Jim Miklaszewski. James Al- moted to principal dancer. albums. encounters more resistance than he revival of Nine len Miklaszewski better known as She has performed as a guest bargained for when trying to buy up and an Olivier Jim or “Mik” Miklaszewski, is chief artist with the Maryinsky ballet Lakomy Cast in Upcoming drilling rights on struggling farm- Award for her Pentagon cor- in productions “Deadly Sins” Episode ers’ land. Promised Land is now in role as Miss Adelaide in the West respondent for of Swan Lake NEW YORK — Polish Ameri- theaters. End revival of Guys and Dolls. NBC News. On and Jewels, as can actress Anna Lakomy was cast Born Jane Krajkowski in Parsip- September 11, well as with the in Episode 8 of “Deadly Sins,” an Gore Verbinski. An Acad- pany-Troy Hills, New Jersey. Her he was the first Munich Ballet Investigation Discovery network emy Award-winning film director, father’s family is Polish and comes at the scene to in Apollo and show which portrays true stories screenwriter, from Kraków, and although she only report that the Brahms Schoen- of everyday individuals who are producer and knows a few words in Polish, her Pentagon had berg Quartet. pushed beyond the limits of the law m u s i c i a n , father and grandparents are fluent. been attacked Kowroski was by seven deadly sins. The air date Gregor “Gore” She dropped the “j” from the family and has since led the network’s co- the recipient of the Princess Grace will be announced soon. Verbinski is best last name when she began working verage of the war in Afghanistan. Award in 1994. Lakomy, a graduate of the known for di- as an actress The Milwaukee native was one v v v “Fame” high school in New York recting the films She released her debut solo al- of the CNN “Originals,” serving as Other Polish Americans without City, actually went on to pursue the The Ring, the bum in 2010 — an album of cover a National Correspondent and co- a “ski” ending surname in theater sciences in college and was quickly Pirates of the versions called Laziest Gal in Town vering the Reagan White House. He news include: climbing the corporate ladder as a Caribbean film saga, and the Acad- — on DRG Records. was also a moderator for two CNN market research executive when she emy Award-winning Rango. public affairs programs; his series, Walter Bobbie. Theatre direc- decided to follow her dreams and One of his most famous commer- Christine Baranski. Stage After Nam, a documentary on the tor, choreographer, and occasional began to pursue acting professional- cials was for Budweiser, featuring and screen actress Baranski is per- Vietnam War ten years after the fall actor and dancer, Bobbie has di- ly in March of last year. Since then, frogs who croak the brand name. haps best known for her Emmy of Saigon, earned the Edward R. rected both musicals and plays on she has booked over 30 roles, many After years of delays and set- Award-winning portrayal as Mary- Murrow award for journalism. Broadway and Off-Broadway, and of them leading ones. backs, the big-budget, big-screen anne Thorpe in the sitcom Cybill. was the Artistic Director of the New Most recently, Lakomy wrapped adaptation of iconic Western serial Prior to her appearances in film and Michelle Kosinski. A foreign York City Center Encores! concert up her first two independent feature- The Lone Ranger is finally being television, Baranski rose to promi- correspondent for NBC News, she series. He directed the long-running length films. While most of the released. Directed by Verbinski, the nence as a Broadway actress, win- began work in broadcast journalism revival of the musical Chicago – for work she has done is currently in film stars Johnny Depp as Tonto, ning two Tony in Rockford, Il- which he won post-production or just entering the Helena Bonham Carter, and rela- Awards. linois for WIFR the Tony Award film festival circuit, you may have tive newcomer Armie Hammer as She was born while earning for Best Direc- seen her in Season 2, Episode 12 of the Lone Ranger; the film is -cur in Buffalo, New her BA and MA tion of a Musi- “I Married a Mobster” and you will rently scheduled to hit theaters July York, the daugh- from the Medill cal. see her as a featured fancy bride in 3, 2013. ter of Virginia School of Jour- Born in the French feature film “Chinese M a z u r o w s k i nalism at North- Scranton, Pa., Puzzle” (dir. Cedric Kaplisch) com- Yvonne Strahovski. Aus- and Lucien Ba- western Univer- he was baptized ing out next year. tralian actress, Yvonne Jaqueline ranski, who ed- sity. W ł a d y s ł a w For clips of her work, visit an- Strzechowski was born to Polish ited a Polish language newspaper. Rolling Stone magazine named Babij. As a performer, Bobbie cre- nalakomy.com. immigrant parents. After graduat- Her grandparents were actors in the her “hot reporter” in its annual Hot ated the role of “Roger” in the origi- ing from the University of Western Polish theater. List in 2005. In 2009, she won a nal Broadway production of Grease Sydney, she was featured in a num- Since 2009, she has played the national Emmy award for her part in 1972 and starred on Broadway Jurek-Park Slope ber of Australian television shows. role of Diane Lockhart, a top litiga- in live reporting on election night, as “Nicely-Nicely Johnson” in the Funeral Home, Inc. She then starred as CIA Agent Sarah tor and senior partner of a Chicago for NBC News’ special coverage. 1992 revival of Guys and Dolls, for Walker in the American television law firm onThe Good Wife. She was 2010 saw Kosinski named foreign which he received a Drama Desk series Chuck. nominated for Outstanding Support- correspondent, moving from NBC’s Award nomination for Outstanding

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SPORTS / Tom Tarapacki Henri Strzelecki, Innovator in Athletic Apparel, Dead at 87 One of the nor was he stuck for a name or a rel- got,” the Hall of Famer said. “And Charleston. He was let go by Tulsa ons’ top rebounders and shot-block- innovators in evant story,” according to his obitu- every organization has a guy or last season despite a 19-11 record. ers. 5-10 sr. guard Dean Kowalski is athletic ap- ary in Boating Business. “No one two who could probably learn the In his 7 seasons there he turned a reliable reserve and a team leader. parel, Henri who saw one of these performances knuckleball.” around a downtrodden program, and Strzelecki, has has ever forgotten it.” The greatest knuckleballer in became all-time winningest head Here are a few of the other Pol- died at 87. He Through the Henri-Lloyd Trust baseball history, Niekro helped coach in program history with 140 ish-Slavic names on men’s college founded the in- he was involved in helping disabled Dickey learn the pitch. The knuck- career wins — including 4 straight hoops rosters: 6-1 point Dave Sobo- ternational life- people to take part in and enjoy leball is not easy to learn, of course. 20-win seasons. In addition to his lewski is the starting point guard for style clothing watersports. Strzelecki was given But Niekro and his brother, Joe — team’s success on the court, all 17 Northwestern … Kye Kurkowski brand, Henri many awards for his work, includ- who learned it from their father, Joe of Wojcik’s senior student-athletes is a 6-10 so. Center for Nebraska Lloyd,worn by America’s Cup yacht ing the Member of the Order of the Sr.— are among those who used the at Tulsa accomplished a seven-year ... Jr. forward Dave Dudzinski of crews and Around the World teams. British Empire by Queen Elizabeth pitch to achieve long careers as ma- graduation rate of 100 percent. That Holy Cross is considered one of the The company was established in II in 1985 and the Gold Cross of jor league starters. wasn’t good enough for Tulsa, so top big men in the Patriot League 1963 in Manchester England when Merit presented by the President of “It’s a learnable pitch,” Niekro Doug came back east (he’s from ... Canadian-born Jr. forward Mur- Henri partnered with Angus Lloyd Poland in 1990. insisted. “But there just aren’t many West Virginia) to take over the Cou- phy Burnatowski is playing great to form Henri-Lloyd Limited. In a statement carried on the people in organizations that know gars. for Colgate after transferring from Strzelecki, who was born in Henri Lloyd website, Łukasz anything about the knuckleball. I Tod Kowalczyk has continued Maine … So. guard Joey Ptasinski Brodnica, fled occupied Poland to Lutostański, Consul General at the know I’m available. I’d be pleased his remarkable job turning around is an outstanding 3-point shooter join the Polish 2nd Corps in Italy. Polish Consulate in Manchester, to help young men learn it if they Toledo’s devastated basketball pro- for Lafayette ... Conner Lipinski, He fought with Corps in the lib- said that “the loss of Henryk Strz- want to commit to it, because ev- gram, where he took over in 2010. a 2012 preferred walk-on guard at eration of Bologna and other cam- elecki will be felt not only by the erybody can’t throw 90 miles per The school recently extended the Maryland, was offered a scholar- paigns, earning recognition in the Polish community in Manchester, hour.” contract of the former Wisconsin- ship by the Terps ... 6-11 Center form of medals from both the Polish but will also be mourned by the en- Niekro won 318 games over his Green Bay coach through 2017. Luke Piotrowski, whose father and the British governments. With tire Polish community world wide. career and was a three-time 20-game Among players, a couple of big Tom played for La Salle (1978-83) Poland in the hands of the Com- Henryk Strzelecki was one of the winner. Still, he insisted that Dickey freshman are already making their and for Portland in the NBA, is a munists after the war, he decided to great Poles. He was kind, fascinat- had the greatest season any knuckler marks. Center Przemek Karnowski redshirt freshman for Richmond ... remain in Britain. There he studied ing and intelligent to name just a has ever had. When Niekro called is contributing in his first year with Bobby Horodyski is a sr. guard for studied textiles and design before few characteristics.” Dickey to congratulate him, the Gonzaga and is considered a future the UCF Knights … Marek Olesin- working with al clothing companies man known as “Knucksie” said he star. He’s a European-style big man, ski is a so. forward at Air Force. His in Manchester. CHUDZINSKI COMES BACK. was touched by Dickey’s response. with excellent shooting skills and a mother was a member of the Polish An avid sailor, Henri became The Browns have hired former “We did it,” Dickey told Niekro. deft passing touch. The 7-1, 305-lb. National Basketball Team (1982- dedicated to improving sports cloth- Browns offensive coordinator Rob Phil will turn 74, April 1. Young- native of Torun, Poland helped the 90) and his father was a member ing, and started working on it in a Chudzinski as their 14th fulltime er brother Joe died in 2006 at age Bulldogs to a 13-1 start. of the Polish National Pentathlon converted chapel in Manchester. head coach. Chudzinski, 44, who 61 from a brain aneurysm. Joe’s Kaleb Tarczewski is a fresh- Team (1976-87) ... Michigan State From there Henri-Lloyd grew into a was coordinator of the Carolina daughter Natalie created the Joe man for Arizona, after being one of freshman forward Kenny Kamin- global giant, earning a reputation for Panthers, is a native of nearby Tole- Niekro Foundation, which raises the most recruited big men in the ski , considered an elite shooter, pioneering new technologies. Those do and lifelong Browns fan. “Chud” money for aneurysm treatment and nation. The a 7-ft. native of New will likely be reshirted this season innovations included the first non- attended St. John’s HS in Toledo, research. Hampshire, plays a more tradition- after having surgery on his right corrosive zip made of nylon, the then played tight end at the Uni- al back-to-the-basket style in the shoulder … Sterling Heights, Mich. introduction of a Velcro closure in versity of Miami, winning national COLLEGE HOOPS. When you talk low post. He moves well, has great native Alan Wisniewski is a 6-9 waterproof garments, and the hand championships with the Hurricanes about Polish American basketball hands and is a strong finisher. With Jr. forward for Penn State ... After taping of seams as an alternative to in 1987 and 1989. After coaching at coaches, you naturally have to start “Zeus” starting at center, the Wild- 2 seasons at Oakland, 7-ft. center varnishing. Henri Lloyd’s focused his alma mater, Rob started his NFL with Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski, the cats started the season 12-0 and Kyle Sikora transferred to Stetson on innovation and developing new coaching career with the Browns in all-time leader in coaching wins earned a no. 3 ranking. in his home state of Florida. His technology. In 1994, his high per- 2004. in men’s college hoops. However, Frankowski, Osetkowski and dad, Andrew, played basketball formance breathable foul weather there are others. Two of them are Kowalski may sound like a Ham- for two seasons at Southern Con- gear used Gore-Tex for the first time KNUCKLEBALL CAMP? Pitcher former great players who are in their tramck law firm, but it’s actually necticut State … James Blasczyk He was known as a charismatic R.A. Dickey revived his career second years of rebuilding projects. part of the Columbia University is a 7-foot-1, 260-pound sr. center man who made friends easily. He and won the National League’s Cy Coaching Utah is Larry Krystkow- basketball team. 6-2 so. Guard for USC ... Dallin Bachynski is a was the consummate host, as exem- Young Award winner by master- iak, a standout forward at Montana Steve Frankoski missed last season 7-ft. so. center for Utah. His older plified by the dinners he gave at the ing the knuckleball. The New York and the NBA. Another former great due to a foot injury, but his shoot- brother Jordan is a 7-2 jr. center for Polish Club in Kensington during Times talked to Phil Niekro about player in college (Bradley) and the ing has been huge this year for the Arizona State … Polish-born Jakub the London boat shows. Towards how many other careers could be NBA, Jim Les, took over the strug- 7-5 Lions. Steve leads the team in Kusmieruk is a 7-4 sr. center for the end of the meals, he would slow- revived learning the tricky, unpre- gling UC-Davis program after some 3-point buckets. By the way, his fa- Idaho State ... Duke back-up for- ly do a “table tour,” stopping behind dictable pitch. “I would think every great years coaching his alma mater. ther, Stan, played college basketball ward Todd Zafirovskiis not Polish. each chair and introducing its oc- organization has pitchers who have Doug Wojcik, who starred at at Fordham. 6-11 so. Center Cory His father is a native of Macedonia. cupant to the rest of the assembled good talent, but just don’t have what Navy alongside David Robinson, Osetkowski has also seen a lot of Did I miss anyone? If I did, let company. “There was never a hitch, it takes to make it with what they’ve is now coaching the College of playing time, and is one of the Li- me know.

CIEKAWOSTKI / Martin S. Nowak Lincoln Ignored Poles, Feted The Czar Historians routinely rate Abra- a liberal reformer. He had freed the of Poland from Russia, lest they of Poles was considered an internal and hanged. ham Lincoln our greatest president, Russian serfs in 1861 (but not Pol- be judged hypocrites for opposing matter and no business of the U.S. Could not have President Lincoln a secular saint who could do no ish serfs) and made other progres- American southern secession. So government. made a muted statement about Rus- wrong. But like most politicians, sive reforms. Both countries were the Poles were abandoned in the While the Poles were fighting sia’s harsh treatment of the Poles, or he did what was politically expedi- also thought of as vibrant, expand- process. and dying for their freedom, and a at least stood up for the Poles in pri- ent. Such was the case involving the ing empires. In the South, President Lincoln good number of Polish immigrants vate? He did neither. The Poles did Polish insurrection of 1863 against Like the United States, Rus- was likened to Czar Alexander. Just were fighting for the Union cause in not rate highly for him. In the game Russia. sia was a collection of many states as the czar was oppressing and at- America, a Russian navy fleet came of international chess, they were ex- Lincoln, of course, was president under a central government, albeit tacking the freedom loving Poles to new York in September 1863 and pendable pawns. during the American Civil War and with a repressive undemocratic gov- wanting to establish independence shortly afterward visited San Fran- The Russians needed Ameri- one area of importance to him was ernment. When the Poles in 1863 and self-rule, so was “Czar Abra- cisco. can support to counter British and that of foreign relations. Regard- began an uprising with the goal of ham” drawing the sword against the New Yorkers’ welcome for the French moves in Europe as much as ing countries that mattered, Britain gaining independence from their Southerners for seeking their own Russians was jubilant and the press America needed Russian support to and France favored the South, and Russian occupiers, comparison to country. was giddy with pro-Russian senti- counter British and French support Russia was considered a staunch the southern U.S. states seeking in- The Lincoln administration ments. There was a parade and a for the Confederacy. That Abraham supported of the North. These alli- dependence from their central gov- made no pronouncement regarding ball was thrown for the Russian of- Lincoln could not bother himself ances were critical, for if any one ernment were inevitable. the Polish insurrection either for ficers. In December, a Russian war- with a few official words of sym- of those countries overtly supported In the North, newspapers praised or against. It could not risk turning ship anchored off Alexandria, Va. A pathy for the Poles, even behind the the Confederacy with supplies and the czar for his reforms, and when Russia into a supporter of the South banquet aboard ship was attended scenes, seems to stand as a blot on money the Union might be doomed. the 1863 rising began, they mostly and it favored the anti-British, anti- by cabinet members and Mrs. Lin- his revered character, and one that In Europe at the time, Britain and criticized the Poles, calling their French stance of the czar. coln, who toasted the czar in place should be noted by Polish Ameri- France were aligned against Rus- revolution a blunder without chance The American ambassador to of President Lincoln, who was ill in cans. sia and the latter enjoyed excellent of success, and sometimes citing the Russia, Cassius Clay, was an out- Washington. Secretary of the Navy Concerning the fate of America, relations with the United States., a Poles as the equals of the Southern right Russophile who favored the Gideon Welles wrote, “God bless the Polish Insurrection of 1863 di- far cry from the 1830s when Rus- Confederate traitors. Whereas in the czar’s suppression of “reaction- the Russians.” A reception for the verted the attention of the British sia was excoriated by the American 1830s the Poles were gallant free- ary, Catholic and despotic Poland.” Russians was also held at the White and French from aiding the Con- press and public for its treatment dom fighters, they were now seen American officials cited their his- House in December at which the federacy to opposing the Russian of the Polish insurrectionists. In as troublemakers wanting to break toric policy of neutrality in not get- president was present. During this atrocities against the Poles. From the 1860s Russia was looked upon apart the Russian union, just as the ting involved in European affairs, as time, a Polish sailor who was serv- the suffering of our Polish forefa- by Americans as comparable to the Confederates sought the tearing up well as the fact that nearly seventy ing on one of the Russian vessels thers come some of the seeds of the United States, largely because Czar of the American union. American years after Poland had disappeared jumped ship, was hunted down by Union victory over the Confeder- Alexander II was considered to be unionists did not support secession from the map, Russia’s treatment Americans, returned to the Russians ates. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • FEBRUARY 2013 www.polamjournal.com 17

Cooking Classes in Baltimore POLISH CHEF / Robert Strybel BALTIMORE, Md. — The Pol- an introduction to decorating Polish ish National Alliance and Polish easter eggs, and explain how to ar- Heritage Association of Maryland range a Polish Easter Basket. The Pączki and Faworki Time will present Polish Cooking classes afternoon class will demonstrate Feb. 2 (2:00-5:00 p.m.); March 2, zupa szczawiowa (sorrel soup) and PĄCZKI. (Filled Polish dough- or shortening until (10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) and March repeat the pisanki and swieconka nuts): There is really no short-cut brown on both sides. 2 (2:00-5:00 p.m.). at the Polish Na- demonstrations. way of creating these Mardi Gras With tongs transfer tional Alliance Building, 1627 East- The cost for each session is favorites from scratch: So, if you’ve to paper towel and ern Ave. $25.00 (check only, made payable never worked with yeast dough be- dust with confection- The Feb. 2 class will teach zrazy to and mailed to Joan Persing, 38 fore, maybe ask someone who has er’s sugar. Variation: wolowe and kopytka (beef roll-ups Liberty Pkwy, Baltimore, MD to show you the ropes. But if you Pączki may be fried and Polish-style dumplings). The 21222). To make a reservation, e- nevertheless want to try your hand unfilled, and after March 2 morning class will demon- mail [email protected] or call at it, combine 2 cakes mashed yeast they have cooled off, strate bigos (hunter’s stew), present (410) 866-6419 after 5:00 p.m. with 1 c flour and 1 c warm milk in jelly (cherry or straw- a bowl and leave in warm place to berry are best) can be with slotted spoon to paper-towel- rise. Beat well 6 raw egg yolks with squirted into the center with a pastry lined tray. Dust with confectioner’s Think Your Kiełbasa’s the Best? 1/3 c sugar, add 1/3 c warm milk and syringe. sugar. Proceed the same way with continue to beat in double boiler un- the remaining dough. BUFFALO, N.Y. — So, you sponsor of this event is Fillmore FAWORKI/CHRUŚCIKI. (Angel- til mixture thickens. Remove from think you can make kiełbasa? Here’s District Council Member David A. wing or bow-knot pastries, photo, RÓŻE KARNAWAŁOWE. (Mardi flame and continue beating until your chance to prove it. Franczyk. above): Mound 4 c flour on bread- Gras rosettes): The same dough is mixture is lukewarm. Sift 3 c flour The Adam Mickiewicz Library The winner of this year’s contest board, make a volcano-like crater used as for faworki but its prepara- onto bread-board, mix in yeast mix- & Dramatic Circle (Mickey’s) and will receive a basket of Polish cheer, at top, in which deposit 4 raw egg tion and assembly are a bit more ture, egg mixture, 1/2 jigger rum, Tornspace Theatre are bringing and best of all, the honor of being yolks and 1 tsp white distilled vin- involved. After rolling out dough brandy or vodka, 1/2 t salt, 1 t va- back the spirited “Buffalo’s Best designated Buffalo’s best. egar. With knife blade shovel flour thin, cut it into circles of three dif- nilla and grated rind of 1/2 a lemon. Kiełbasa Contest,” Dyngus Day, The contest will be held at the into crater, fold in 1/2 c sour cream ferent sizes and make 4-5 slits at Knead thoroughly, gradually adding April 1, 2013. Mickiewicz Library, 612 Fillmore and combine ingredients well. equal intervals round the outside of 1/3 c melted butter. Continue knead- This contest will converge Dyn- Ave., from noon – 3:00 p.m. Knead dough until nice and firm, each circle. Dab center of biggest ing vigorously until air blisters ap- gus Day revelers, Polish beer con- Anyone who wishes to par- roll it into a ball and then beat the circle with egg white, cover with pear and dough no longer sticks noisseurs, and Polish sausage lovers ticipate must register in advance. living daylights out of in with a medium-sized circle, press down to hands. Place in warm bowl and into the Heart of Polonia to deter- Any questions can be emailed to heavy wooden rolling-pin. Re-form at center with thumb, dab some egg allow to double in bulk in a warm, mine Buffalo’s Best Kiełbasa. The buffalobestkieł[email protected], or into a ball and continue beating un- white at center and cover with the draft-free place. Roll dough out by calling (716) 479-2342. til air blisters appear. Roll out 1/4 of smallest circle. Press down with 1/2 inch thick and cut into circles Police to Hold Gala Admission to the contest is $10. the dough at a time very thin, keep thumb so circles stick together. Fry Admission includes a ballot to vote with glass or biscuit-cutter. Place GARFIELD, N.J. —The Polish the rest wrapped in plastic wrap so it in deep hot lard or shortening until for the People’s Choice Contest, one a spoonful of thick jam (rose-hip American Police Association of doesn’t dry out. 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BOOKS IN BRIEF / Florence Waszkelewicz Clowes MLIS BOOK REVIEW / John M. Grondelski A Look into the Underworld Williamson’s “The Polish Underground” THE END OF THE doesn’t know who he is without THE POLISH UNDERGROUND, was the extreme reticence of the ten demanded holding back in the WORLD IN BRESLAU someone sending emails or texting, 1939-1947 British Air Force, despite repeated face of exponential German re- by Marek Krajewski calling on his Blackberry day and by David G. Williamson entreaties, to drop supplies regu- prisals. Resistance, as Williamson tr. by Danusia Stok night. I still haven’t figured out what South Yorkshire, England: larly to the Polish Underground. shows, was not revenge: it required Melville House/Random House, he actually does,” complains Alex. Pen & Sword, 2012. Pp. 242, They essentially tried to limit their calculation, for example, to ambush 2012, 294 pp, $24.95. The two are opposites in their view HB, £19.99 (approx. $32.00 USD) supply drops to moonless winter the enemy. Consider, for example, Criminal Councilor Eberhard of their place in the world. To order: pen-and-sword.co.uk nights, i.e., nights long enough for that the Underground had prepared Mock once again finds himself in a Dave is soon offered a partner- or www.amazon.com the round trip flight to occur under a plot to assassinate Hitler during desperate situation. Two gruesome ship in a prestigious consulting firm, Say “Resistance” and most cover of darkness. In defense of the his October 5, 1939 visit to Warsaw. murders have taken place in the Pol- prompting a move from Chicago to Americans will rarely think of the English, the flights were very risky: The plan called for detonating ex- ish city of Breslau, and he has been New York. His supportive wife, Jill, Poles. Their images may be serious: they involved extensive overflight plosives at the intersection of Nowy put in charge. The murders are con- is willing to relocate, sure that she Ingrid Bergman trying to smuggle of enemy territory to drop supplies Świat and Jerozolimskie when the nected only by the discovery of bits will find some work to do as well. her Czech resistance husband Vic- in an occupied country (or to land Führer’s car passed that point. “Un- of a calendar stuffed in the victim’s The book takes the reader through tor Laszlo out of Casablanca. (M.B. clandestinely and rapidly offload fortunately, the Germans took the mouths, the date of their death cir- Dave’s growth in the firm, consult- Biskupski’s 2010 book, Hollywood’s goods) and then return. Consider precaution of clearing the streets of cled in blood. ing with their clients, improving War with Poland, suggests why not this entry from an aviator’s diary bystanders, which ensured that the Hard-driven, with questionable their branding, client sensitivity a single Pole could be found in the entry, about a drop to insurgents observers, who were to signal Hit- sexual habits, Mock also has prob- and public relations. Successful in veritable watering hole of resistance during the : ler’s imminent arrival to the con- lems at home. His young beautiful his communication with others, he that was Rick’s Café Américain). wife has begun acting strangely, has is sensitive to the benefit or loss of Their images may be hilarious: think Williamson’s book fills an important gap, making available a developed new friends and is at- their actions. Others are primarily beret-toting Michelle DuBois of the relatively complete yet relatively compact, easy-to-read history tending occult meetings. Mock as- concerned in making more money. BBC comedy, “’Allô, Allô,’” pop- of Poland’s Underground ... Interview with the author on page 7 signs one of his policemen to follow If they are making more now, they ping out of the woodwork in Rene her. She leaves him and becomes must be that much more valuable. Artois’ comfy little café with her “ ‘ . . . Canadian pilot, Flying Of- spirator hidden in a nearby bombed- involved with the German Commu- Their concern is where they stand in trademark line, “’Listen very care- ficer Dougie Mac Rae said to me, out house, were unable to take up nist Party. Additionally, he has been society, how others view them. But fully, I shall say ‘zis only once!’” ‘There should be a river visible’ and their positions …. Consequently, called to save his nephew’s life by Dave is concerned with the greed, What is most interesting, however, I said, ‘Yes there is,’ and he said the would-be assassin, who himself settling his gambling debt, using selfishness and materialism of his is the general amnesia about the ‘That’s the Vistula.’ Navigating that could not see Hitler pass by, did not money which he had planned to buy co-workers. Polish Resistance which, one might far and coming spot bang right over detonate the charge. It is conceiv- jewelry for his wife. Jim has met a girl through a add, just happened to be the largest the Vistula, I thought was great. able that, had Hitler been killed, In the midst of Mock’s drinking speed dating in the Village. As a civilian underground anywhere in Then Doug had to turn to fly up the history would have taken a different binges and unprofessional ethics banking expert, she is on track for World War II. Vistula, those were the briefing in- course!” (pp. 10-11). while interrogating suspects, he re- partnership at a Wall Street firm. At Given that amnesia (which one structions, and it wasn’t more than a Another key element to the fate calls similar unsolved murders and the vacation house, Dave and Jill might uncharitably suggest is will- few minutes passed by, fairly quick- of the Underground was the USSR. sets his sergeants reading century learn that Jennifer is driven with ful), David Williamson’s book fills ly, we could see what was ahead of British-Polish cooperation took old cold cases. ambition, even more so than Jim. an important gap, making available us, and it was nothing but a huge a different shape once the Soviet Krajewski provides colorful de- She feels she must make an impres- a relatively complete yet relatively pall of smoke. In between you’d get Union switched sides in the War, scriptions of the city through inner sion on all who she meets, from compact, easy-to-read history of red glows that were obviously fires, and Williamson argues that certain thoughts of the characters, drawing the waiter to the corporate leaders. Poland’s Underground, from the and that was all we could see of events, e.g., Soviet victories at Stal- the reader into the atmosphere and When her firm dismisses her she beginning of World War II until the Warsaw. We had to fly up and pass ingrad, the Western Allies’ decision dark and dirty underworld in 1927. goes into denial, making all efforts formal consolidation of communist over three bridges and turn to port to abandon the liberation of Europe His writing at times, however can be to tell others she is still in control dictatorship in 1947. after the third bridge, that was said through the Balkans in favor of poetic—“a light frost settled under and considers herself a multitasking Starting with the German inva- to bring us to Pryziński [?] Square, France, etc., all progressively made a cloudless starry sky” and “snow- financial wizard. But she invites a sion of 1939, Williamson shows where Polish females fighting in the Polish independence marginal to the white cuffs emerged from the guru, a spiritual guidance and heal- how the September Campaign Home Army would be holding hur- Big Three’s war effort. The Soviets, sleeves of dinner jackets” or “a shot ing Swami, to the house for a pri- gradually transformed itself into ricane lamps in the form of a cross, in turn, had their own agenda, for of schnapps and a dish of chicken in vate session. It proves disastrous. an ongoing resistance against Ger- and that’s where we were supposed which the Underground — like the aspic garnished with a halo of pick- Dave however, invites the Swami man (and Soviet) occupation. While to drop the supplies’” (pp. 159-60). Polish officers killed at Katyń — led mushrooms.” for a meeting the following day, in- many soldiers left the country in That said, on September 18, only represented an obstacle. Williamson Melville House has provided the terested in the Swami’s philosophy. September 1939 to continue the because of Stalin’s acquiescence, summarizes it thusly: “In essence, American readership with many He learns that he must simplify life, struggle for Poland abroad, those 110 American bombers took off and Stalin was waging a war on two Nobel Prize winners and fine Euro- be less materialistic, live for today. who remained had to dig in for what dropped nearly 1,300 containers of fronts in Poland: against both the pean fiction. Who are we and what matters to us? would become a long haul. William- supplies, too little and too late. As retreating Germans, and against the son’s account is chronological, and Tadeusz “Bór” Komorowski, the AK and the traditional Polish elite” IDENTITIES In an urgent call about a very he helps readers feel the situation commander who ordered the War- (p. 206). Capitalism, Materialism upset client, he learns the company as the war progressed. In the fall of saw Uprising observed, “had the . . . The book ends with two useful and the American Way is willing to follow the client’s de- 1939, Poles thought “the long haul” containers been dropped in the first appendices: a dateline of World War by T.E. Stazyk, Create Space, mands, knowing full well it will meant until England and France days of the rising . . . the whole of II events in Poland, and capsule bi- 2012, (Amazon) 364 pp. $15.99 only lead to disaster. It will how- opened up a Western Front—in a Warsaw would undoubtedly have ographies of the main Polish figures When Dave, a corporate execu- ever, make a good amount of money few days . . . a few weeks . . . a few been freed of the enemy’” (p. 163). of the times. tive is let go, he goes into a funk. for the firm. Dave realizes he, too, months . . . by spring? Indeed, one The author recounts how the Un- An animated film on the Warsaw As president of one of the compa- has fallen into the trap of capitalism of the key motifs that Williamson derground often had to wait . . . for Uprising is slated to appear (www. nies within the telecommunications and decides he has to do something well presents—though obviously supplies, for the right opportunity, hardkor44.pl). This — and William- group, he is downgraded to having about it. not to his country’s credit—was the for bigger geo-political consider- son’s book — should appeal to read- a security guard help him pack and This book provides a glimpse of Poles’ faith in Britain and the Brits’ ations. While occupied Poles itched ers interested in fact over fiction. escorted out the door. the business world and what it is do- regular dashing of Polish hopes. to fight the Germans, prudence of- Even if they read it in a comfy café. His wife suggests they take a ing to American greed and material- Another example of this, to few days vacation. Jim, one son, is ism. which Williamson regularly refers, wrapped up in his work, always on the cell phone and no time for vaca- “Ziggy s quest is related without sentiment...it resonates as a rumination on tions while his brother, Alex, won- the trials and triumphs of a newly examined life.” — Publisher’s Weekly ders why he has to have a handful of electronics constantly on hand, hen Ziggy Czarnecki was big in Detroit, the Motor City a slave to his work. “I think Jim was hot, and so was he. But that was then and Ziggy’s an old guy now FOREIGNERS FLOCK SEEK- Wwho’s got used to keeping his head down as he makes his way through ING EMPLOYMENT. Spain cur- the desolate city. Still, when he hears that Przybylski rently leads in the number of ap- might be the one who fingered him all those years ago. plicants seeking work in Poland, He’s got to find out if it’s true. 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