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Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXXIV HE No.KRAINIAN 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2006 EEKLY$1/$2 in Ukraine NewT UNA General UAssembly holds first meeting YanukovychW sets back Ukraine’s NATO bid by Zenon Zawada between the West and the Russian Kyiv Press Bureau Federation for years, if not decades, to come, political KYIV – Prime Minister Viktor observers said. “The nation is ori- Yanukovych said on September ented a little towards Europe, a 14 that his government has post- little towards Russia,” said Oles poned plans for Ukraine to enter Doniy, chair of the Kyiv-based the North Atlantic Treaty Center for Political Values Organization (NATO), citing its Research, which is supported by current unpopularity among Ukrainian citizens and is seeking Ukrainians as his reason. international financing. “We explained that, given the “This will continue for political situation in Ukraine, we decades. Ukraine will be a buffer will have to take a pause,” Mr. until some time passes and there’s Yanukovych told reporters in a consciousness of unity,” he said. Brussels after talks with NATO That appeared to be Mr. Secretary Jaap de Hoop Scheffer Yanukovych’s hope after he stat- and NATO ambassadors. “We ed in Brussels that Ukraine have to convince society.” “should be a reliable bridge Only 12 to 25 percent of between the European Union and Roma Hadzewycz Ukrainians support NATO mem- Russia.” The UNA General Assembly for 2006-2010 during its special meeting at Soyuzivka. bership, Mr. Yanukovych said, Ukraine intends to broaden its adding that a referendum would not activity with NATO in the context by Roma Hadzewycz At Soyuzivka, Mr. Kaczaraj said, we have a be held until social and economic of “mutually beneficial coopera- reforms improve living standards. tion,” he said. A decision on the KERHONKSON, N.Y. – The Ukrainian strategy to better utilize its facilities and proper- ties that will result in additional sources of rev- Mr. Yanukovych’s announce- MAP will be made when the tim- National Association’s new General Assembly, enue and reduction of costs. ment directly conflicted with the ing is right, he added. which was elected at the fraternal organization’s The national secretary focused her remarks on foreign policy goals set by The day after Mr. Yanukovych’s 36th Regular Convention in May and took office organizing efforts, reporting that in the first six President Viktor Yushchenko, Brussels visit, the Ukrainian presi- on July 1, held its first meeting here at the UNA months of 2006, 191 policies were sold for a face who had aimed to sign a dent harshly criticized his prime estate, Soyuzivka, on Saturday and Sunday, amount of $1.862 million. She reported that Membership Action Plan (MAP) minister for what he called “an September 16-17. recruiting a professional sales force remains a at the NATO summit in Riga, erroneous speech” in Brussels. Participating in the meeting were: UNA priority at the Home Office. Latvia, at the end of November. The statement that Ukraine President Stefan Kaczaraj, First Vice-President Ms. Kozak also spoke about the UNA’s Prime Minister Yanukovych also isn’t ready to join NATO is wrong Zenon Holubec, Second Vice-President Michael newest product, the Coverdell Education Savings derailed President Yushchenko’s and inconsistent with national Koziupa, Director for Canada Myron Groch, Account, which is expected to be popular with ambitious goal for Ukrainian interests, Mr. Yushchenko said. “I National Secretary Christine Kozak, Treasurer members who want to save for their children’s NATO membership by 2008. clearly understand that his tone Roma Lisovich, Auditors Slavko Tysiak and education. If the current broad coalition has been formed on the basis of Wasyl Szeremeta; and Advisors Maya Lew, She noted that marketing is the key to future government, which consists of political positions within the Gloria Horbaty, Nicholas Fil, Eugene growth in the sale of life insurance and annuity both pro-Western and pro- coalition and the Regions Party Oscislawski, Olya Czerkas, Al Kachkowski, products, and called on fellow members of the Russian forces, remains in place faction,” Mr. Yushchenko said. Bohdan Kukuruza and Eugene Serba, as well as it’s likely that Ukraine will main- Editors-in-Chief Irene Jarosewich of Svoboda (Continued on page 21) tain a neutral foreign policy (Continued on page 17) and Roma Hadzewycz of The Ukrainian Weekly. Soyuzivka Manager Nestor Paslawsky participat- ed in sessions during which the UNA estate was discussed. Meanwhile, in Feodosiya, little understanding of just what NATO is The agenda was concise, as this was a special by Zenon Zawada “An alliance of Americans and don’t need military bases here. We meeting of the General Assembly held during a Kyiv Press Bureau those … what are they called?” said need to live calmly and that is all. convention year. (Regular annual meetings of the Anatolii Kurylo, 26, a Feodosiya res- Without any weapons and without General Assembly are held in non-convention FEODOSIYA, Ukraine – ident. any of that crap,” Mr. Kurylo said. years and have a more extensive agenda, with all Discotheques pumped Russian tech- The fact that the majority of members of the General Assembly, editors-in- Though most can’t offer even a no beats, “shashlyky” grilled on open Feodosiya residents consider them- chief of the UNA’s newspapers and the manager basic definition of what NATO is, flames, while teenagers bought large selves ethnic Russians, and also of Soyuzivka delivering reports.) they are sure they don’t want any- swaths of white cotton candy for their believe Crimea should be a part of Reports were delivered at the special meeting thing to do with it. tight-skirted sweethearts. the Russian Federation, is the main by the UNA Home Office’s three full-time exec- Of the 12 people approached by A humid July 16 night on Lenin factor that fuels the anti-NATO senti- utive officers, President Kaczaraj, National The Weekly as they enjoyed a sunny Avenue, the main beachfront drag in ment. Secretary Kozak and Treasurer Lisovich. Feodosiya, didn’t reveal any hint of Monday morning in a downtown Mr. Kaczaraj reported on the UNA’s overall Feodosiya Park, seven said they were Ukrainians and all Slavic people the anti-NATO vitriol heaped upon should unite with the Russian status over the first six months of 2006. Noting 200 U.S. Marine reservists just two against Ukraine’s membership in that “The key to success is building revenue,” he NATO, four supported it, while one Federation into a single union under months earlier. Moscow’s guidance, Mr. Kurylo said. went on to spell out several plans for the coming While fierce, at times violent, anti- was indifferent. months whereby the UNA will increase its Of the four respondents supporting When asked why Ukraine should- NATO protests threw this sleepy n’t follow Poland’s lead instead of investment yield, promote sales of insurance and resort town into the international NATO, three were tourists visiting Russia’s, Mr. Kurylo dismissed the annuities, and reduce costs. spotlight in late May, the average Feodosiya. Five of the seven respon- Poles as a nation he didn’t care for. He also noted that resources will be allocated Feodosiya resident can’t offer a basic dents against NATO membership “I’ve lived in Crimea all my life, to develop a larger professional sales force and definition of what the North Atlantic were Feodosiya residents. reported that the UNA has hired a new invest- Treaty Organization is. “It’s an Atlantic alliance. Well, we (Continued on page 3) ment advisor. 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2006 No. 39

ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFSNEWSBRIEFS Yanukovych blows hot and cold Yanukovych defers Ukraine’s NATO bid Minister Viktor Yanukovych's statement in Brussels the previous day about on EU and NATO membership BRUSSELS – Ukrainian Prime Ukraine not being ready for a NATO Minister Viktor Yanukovych said in Membership Action Plan was “wrong,” by Ahto Lobjakas not address the issue of membership. NATO headquarters in Brussels on Ukrainian and international news agen- RFE/RL Belarus, Ukraine and Moldova Report One EU diplomat, who asked not to be September 14 that Kyiv is putting on cies reported. “I believe this argument named, told RFE/RL that the Ukrainian side hold its aspirations to join NATO’s ... represents a point of view that is A visit to Brussels by Viktor was told in the run-up to Prime Minister Membership Action Plan because of pub- wrong, does not meet national interests, Yanukovych on September 14 was not Yanukovych’s visit not to press the issue. lic opposition to NATO membership, and must be corrected,” Reuters quoted his first as Ukraine’s prime minister. “Don’t ask, because you won’t like the international and Ukrainian news agen- Mr. Yushchenko as saying at a news Given, however, that the last time Mr. answer,” was how the official summed up cies reported. “The level of support [for conference after talks with Mr. Yanukovych was prime minister was the EU message delivered to Kyiv. Ukraine's membership in NATO] is at 12 Yanukovych that the president described immediately before the Orange The official said the EU met Mr. to 25 percent [of the population]. This is as “not particularly pleasant.” (RFE/RL Revolution in 2004, the current visit was Yanukovych on September 14 with a pre- not enough for taking such a step. Newsline) eagerly awaited by European Union and prepared “defensive point” to ward off Therefore, we should proceed gradually. NATO officials as an opportunity to demands for a membership perspective. We have learned that support [for NATO Presidential aide slams Rada on NATO probe his government’s intentions. The “defensive point” boils down to the membership] has decreased in society in KYIV – Viktor Baloha, newly And, true to most expectations, Mr. standard EU line: Ukraine’s EU member- the past two years. This means that there appointed head of the Presidential Yanukovych confirmed that Ukraine will ship is not presently on the agenda. This now is a need to significantly strengthen Secretariat, said on September 19 that a continue seeking EU membership. does not mean that the EU has formally the information campaign, which we will resolution adopted by the Verkhovna His EU host, the Finnish foreign minis- ruled it out, but simply that it wants to do. When the time comes, the next step Rada earlier the same day to support ter and current EU chair, Erkki Tuomioja, focus on concrete cooperation and will be taken,” Mr. Yanukovych said at a Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych's gave Mr. Yanukovych’s renewed call for reforms to bring the two sides closer. joint news conference with NATO stance on NATO is of a “confrontational an accession perspective a courteous, if The EU is encouraging political and Secretary-General Jaap de Hoop character,” Ukrainian media reported. clearly noncommittal welcome. economic reforms in Ukraine to bring the Scheffer. (RFE/RL Newsline) Mr. Yanukovych said at NATO headquar- “I would say that the most important country closer to its own legislative stan- ters in Brussels last week that Ukraine is result of this meeting was that we were dards. And the union is holding out for the Defense minister calls move ‘mistaken’ not ready yet to join NATO’s able to confirm, to take first of all on our prospect of a free-trade zone with Ukraine, Membership Action Plan. “The resolu- side, to welcome and take note of but on the condition that the country first KYIV – Ukrainian Defense Minister tion is of a purely political character and Ukrainian intentions to continue their joins the World Trade Organization. Anatolii Hrytsenko told a news confer- entails no legal consequences. Parliament European vocation, and from our side Ukraine is also hoping to sign an ence in Kyiv on September 15 that Prime broke [its own] rules and procedures, as our firm commitment to furthering this,” agreement by the end of this month eas- Minister Viktor Yanukovych's statement the draft resolution had not been consid- Mr. Tuomioja said. ing EU visa rules. Although Mr. in Brussels that Ukraine is unprepared to ered by the relevant Verkhovna Rada When it comes to action, however, the Yanukovych on September 14 described join NATO's Membership Action Plan EU remains cool. Only this week, the was “mistaken,” Ukrainian media report- committee,” Mr. Baloha added. Mr. the agreement as the first step on the road Baloha’s predecessor as head of the European Commission floated plans to toward the abolition of visas, it will in the ed. “The Defense Ministry has carried negotiate a new partnership treaty with out and will continue to carry out a plan Presidential Secretariat was Oleh Kyiv – underscoring that the treaty would (Continued on page 21) of action to acquire membership in the Rybachuk, who was dismissed by alliance, regardless of any statements President Viktor Yushchenko on made at any visits,” Mr. Hrytsenko said. September 15. (RFE/RL Newsline) Will presidential party split over “This is required by legislation, [as well Rada sets rules on deputies’ factions as] directives and orders of the president who, according to the Constitution, pro- KYIV – The Verkhovna Rada on ruling coalition in Ukraine? vides guidance in this sphere, and we September 19 amended the provision in will continue to do this,” he added. its statutes stipulating that the parliamen- by Jan Maksymiuk The Socialists unexpectedly switched Minister Hrytsenko was appointed to the tary caucus of a party or bloc must com- Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty sides in July, signing an “anti-crisis” Yanukovych Cabinet by President Viktor prise the same number of deputies as accord with the Party of the Regions and Yushchenko, who under constitutional were elected from the election list of that PRAGUE – The Reforms and Order the Communists. reform enforced this year has the right to party or bloc, Ukrainian media reported. 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from being unloaded. Meanwhile, in Feodosiya... U.S. military technical personnel were (Continued from page 1) forced to leave with the ship. and I want to keep living in Crimea,” he A separate group of about 100 Marine said. “I want to comunicate in the reservists who arrived on June 2 were Russian language and I want Russian to ambushed at 4 a.m. by protesters who be my native language, my family and rocked the bus back and forth, even shat- my son to live here. Let it stay that way.” tering a window. Though he didn’t participate in the Uliana Kvakusha, 65, said she partici- anti-NATO protests, Mr. Kurylo said he pated in the Feodosiya protests, but supported them, as did most Feodosiya couldn’t offer a definition of NATO. “I residents. know that we shouldn’t enter NATO,” The protests were triggered by the she said. “We don’t have any business arrival of more than 220 U.S. Marine being in NATO.” reservists from the Selfridge Air National In fact, it was a Belarusian tourist Guard Base on May 27 in order to set up who was able to offer the best definition a training base for a military exercise. of NATO. In a February vote, the Verkhovna “It is a Euro-Atlantic military bloc,” Rada had denied permission for the Sea said Natasha Semenov, 34, who support- Breeze exercise, giving pro-Russian polit- ed the anti-NATO protests while watch- ical forces cause to launch the protests, ing them on television in Belarus. which numbered several hundred people. “During the Cold War, the Warsaw Pact Denied hotel reservations, the U.S. and NATO were the two opposing sides. Marines had to hunker down in a Then the USSR collapsed and the Warsaw Ukrainian naval hostel for two weeks Pact ceased its existence. So the only Zenon Zawada amidst round-the-clock picketers who remaining military force was the NATO The Port of Feodosiya in Crimea was the site of anti-NATO protests in late May protested their presence and heckled bloc. Now its military troops and fleet are and early June. them. They eventually left without carry- entering into other countries,” she said. ing out their mission. For this very reason, she supports military might, Ms. Semenov said. NATO membership, repeatedly stressing When the U.S. Advantage arrived to independent Belarusian and Ukrainian A Kirovohrad tourist offered the sec- that membership is a matter up for unload military and construction equip- armies that are aligned with the Russian ond best definition, though it was admit- Ukrainians to decide on their own. He ment, the anti-NATO protesters blocked Federation. NATO needs a counterbal- tedly vague and elementary. has said he expects a nationwide referen- all the port’s exits, preventing anything ance so it doesn’t monopolize Europe’s “I guess it is a military organization dum on NATO by 2009. for creating safety all over the world and Until then, Mr. Taylor said he expects safety for those countries who are mem- the Ukrainian government will conduct bers of this organization,” said Yulia an information campaign to make Dutchak, 21. Ukrainians more aware. However, she said she’s against “One of the things I hope we can do Ukraine joining NATO because member- would be to sponsor discussions, dia- ship would be too expensive for the gov- logues, conferences, roundtables, where ernment, which is still trying to develop Ukrainians and others can have conversa- the nation and the economy. tions about the good things and the bad Instead, Ukraine should maintain good things about joining NATO,” Mr. Taylor relations with all its neighbors, she said. told reporters in June. “So if the Ukrainian In the view of Maksym Rupeta, NATO people decide, we will be glad to help.” is an American ploy to buy off Ukraine. Judging by the knowledge of the aver- Furthermore, the referendum is an age Feodosiya resident, the U.S. and attempt by Ukraine’s pro-Western leaders Ukrainian governments have their work to force NATO down the throats of cut out for them. Ukrainians, he said. Of the seven Feodosiya residents “We don’t want it,” Mr. Rupeta said. approached by The Weekly, only one was “We don’t want either America or NATO. able to form even a basic definition. But they decide instead of us. So what “It is a military accord,” said Valerii are we supposed to do?” Sherkov, 50. Since his appointment on May 26, “Between?” U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William “Between states,” he said. Taylor Jr. has been especially careful in “Which states?” Graffiti in Feodosiya reflects the view of most residents: “Crimea-Russia.” his remarks about the issue of Ukraine’s “Mainly Western,” Mr. Sherkov said. Ukrainian World Congress directors convene annual meeting in Kyiv KYIV –The board of directors of the Commission, the Sports Commission, the all as national organizations) were accepted. Famine-Genocide commemoration effort. Ukrainian World Congress held its annual United Nations’ Council, the A 2007 budget was adopted and an The Ninth Congress By-Laws meeting on August 21-22 at the Writers’ Commission against Human Trafficking, independent auditor was designated. A Commission was established with the fol- Union of Ukraine building in Kyiv. The the Mass Media Council, the World plan was mapped out and discussed at lowing members: Chairperson Olya meeting was preceded by a requiem serv- Council on Cultural Affairs, the length for the 75th anniversary obser- Danylak from the WFUWO, Bohdan Futey ice held at the site of the October Palace, Commission to Aid Ukrainian Citizens vances of the Great Famine to include and Roma Dyhdalo from the U.S., Eugene which had served in Soviet times as a Abroad and the World Scholarly Council. parliamentary resolutions in some 30 Czolij and Paul Grod from Canada, Slavko secret police detention center. The service The Federation of Ukrainians in Spain countries, a U.N. resolution/statement, a Burda from Europe, Romania Yavir from was celebrated by representatives of the replaced Wasyl Borsuk with Antonina monument-museum in Kyiv, educational Asia, a representative to be designated by Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Kyiv Dobrowolska on the Commission to Aid material for school programs, publica- Argentina from South America and Maria Patriarchate, the Ukrainian Greek- Ukrainian Citizens Abroad, representatives tions, conferences and exhibits. To date Yarocka from Australia. Catholic Church and the Roman Catholic from Scandinavia were added to the com- resolutions on the Famine have been Finally, the city of Donetsk was cho- Church. mission and Yuriy Chopek from Madrid passed in Argentina, Australia, Canada, sen as the site of the 2007 UWC board of Twenty-four countries rendered reports was elected chair of the commission. Estonia, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland and directors meeting and the city of Kyiv about their communities: Armenia, UWC Executive Committee members, the United States. Stefan Romaniw from was designated the site of the UWC’s Australia, Argentina, Belarus, Belgium, the president, two vice-presidents (the Australia was asked to coordinate the ninth congress to be held in 2008. Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, the second from the World Federation of Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Greece, Ukrainian Women’s Organizations, or Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Mozambique, WFUWO), the secretary general, the Portugal, Russia, Serbia, the Slovak treasurer, the financial director and the Want to reach us by e-mail? Republic, Spain, the United States of chair of the UWC Auditing Commission America and Uzbekistan. rendered reports as well. Editorial staff: [email protected] The Ukrainian Youth Association Five new members from Croatia Production Department: [email protected] World Executive, the World Council of (Association of Rusyns and Ukrainians in Plast Organizations and the Ukrainian the Croatian Republic as a central coordi- Preview of Events: [email protected] National Women’s League of America nating organization), Portugal (Sobor gave reports as well. Association of Ukrainians in Portugal as a Administration: [email protected] Additionally, the board heard reports national organization) and Italy Subscription Department: [email protected] from the World Social Service Council, (Association of Ukrainian Women in Italy, the World Coordinating Educational Association of Ukrainian Women Workers Advertising Department: [email protected] Council, the Human and Civil Rights in Italy and the Ukrainian Plus Association, 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2006 No. 39 Franko’s sesquicentennial marked at Shevchenko Society NEW YORK – The scholarly confer- It was sad to hear how unappreciated ence honoring the 150th anniversary of Franko was by NTSh members during his Ivan Franko’s birth took place on life, how Halychyna’s society of the day September 9 at the New York headquar- was sometimes hostile to this uncommon, ters of the Shevchenko Scientific Society controversial personality. There is even a (known by its Ukrainian acronym, story about how Franko, dejected by NTSh). On this first gathering after the many undeserved hurts, threatened to summer break, the society’s conference emigrate to the United States in order to room was overflowing with attendees. put an end to such denigration. Luckily, Presentations were given by the follow- this did not happen, said Dr. Popovych. ing literary experts: Dr. Leonid Rudnytzky But today we have the responsibility (“Ivan Franko: in Search of the Ukrainian to atone for this guilt, Dr. Popovych said, ‘I’”), Dr. Larissa Onyshkevych (“Viewing if only by such prosaic means as financ- Franko as a Literary Theoretician and ing the most recent publication of the Practitioner: Using One Literary Work as NTSh Notes. The anniversary volume of an Example”), and Dr. Bohdan Rubchak this newly released publication is fully (“The Curse of a Touch”). Dr. Vasyl dedicated to Franko studies. Makhno led the conference, and Dr. Orest “In addition to writers of national Popovych, NTSh president, opened the dimensions, in national literatures there new academic season. also are spiritual prophets, whose work In his remarks, Dr. Popovych empha- outgrows the boundaries of their nation sized Ivan Franko’s involvement in the and creates a powerful synthesis of eternal founding and activities of the NTSh, and values of the human spirit,” Dr. Rudnytzky noted his energetic organizational work at said in his presentation. Developing this the society as well as his participation in thesis, he referred to the most expressive At the Shevchenko Scientific Society during a conference on Ivan Franko (from left) the editing of the first editions of Literary- examples of Franko’s poetry: “Moisei” and are: Drs. Vasyl Makhno, Larissa Onyshkevych, Leonid Rudnytzky, Orest Popovych Scientific News. At the same time, the “Kameniari.” Commenting on the poet’s and Bohdan Rubchak. speaker pointed out Franko’s spiritual and well-known emotional pronouncements on moral influence on future political and the theme “I don’t love Ukraine!” the behind the poet’s fighting spirit and faith in early dramatic works by Franko, cultural developments in Ukraine in the speaker caught his listerners’ attention by the power and invincibility of the “Sviatoslav’s Dream,” written in 1895. 20th century, in spite of constant battles saying that this kind of a glaring logical Ukrainian national existence. This play is about the Princely period in with poor health and personal problems. paradox was precisely the motivation The universality of Franko’s creative Ukrainian history. The speaker highlight- work, Dr. Rudnytzky said, is based on his ed philosophical and psychological deep faith and the conviction that the aspects of the dramatic poem, Ukrainian person will conquer the wall Freud’s and Jung’s interpretation of of nationalistic narrow-mindedness, real- dreams and the collective subconscious, OBITUARY: Roman Drazniowsky, ize the formation of the nation and round and their influence on the creative out the nation’s strivings toward Europe process. It is clear why dreams – as the with real values. former head of Educational Council Dr. Onyshkevych analyzed one of the (Continued on page 18) by Dr. Paul Pundy In New York he continued his studies at Columbia University, and in 1962 CHICAGO – Dr. Roman Drazniowsky, received a master’s degree in library sci- a scholar, librarian and geographer, and ence. For the next five years he was a former president of the Educational map curator at Columbia. At the same Council of the Ukrainian Congress time he joined the American Geographic Embroidered “icons” exhibit Committee of America, died on July 8. He Society and lectured at the School of was 84. Library Science of Columbia University. begins tour of United States From 1962 to 1978 he was the curator of rare maps and geographic books at the American Geographic Society. In 1979 Dr. Drazniowsky was promot- ed to professor of library science at the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. There he met and married his second wife, Carole, whom he called Zirka. Dr. Drazniowsky worked at the University of Wisconsin for 15 years, and occasionally visited his friends in Chicago. Dr. Drazniowsky died peacefully on July 8 and was buried at the Ukrainian cemetery of St. Andrew in Bloomingdale, Ill. Dr. Drazniowsky published several books and geographic papers, among them: “Index to Maps in Books and Periodicals,” 1968; “Cataloguing and Filing Rules for Maps and Atlases,” 1969; “Physical Map of Ukraine in Color,” 1972; “Map Librarianship, Roma Hadzewycz Readings,” 1975; “Research Catalogue of The Rev. Dr. Dmytro Blazhejovskij, seen with some of his embroidered the American Geographic Society,” 1979. icons, during his visit on September 19 to the Ukrainian National Since 1964 he edited current geo- Association’s Corporate Headquarters in Parsippany, N.J. Dr. Roman Drazniowsky graphic publications of the American by Irene Jarosewich The Rev. Blazhejovskij will be Geographic Society. In 1978 he was the He was born on August 13, 1922, in accompanied by the Rev. Ihor recipient of an honorary diploma and the P ARSIPPANY, N.J. – The Rev. Dr. the town of Chortkiv, Ternopil Oblast, Kovalchuk, the director of the Rev. Charles Daly Medal. Dmytro Blazhejovskij, renowned for into the patriotic family of Osyp and Dmytro Blazhejovskij Museum He was also a full member of the his efforts to preserve Ukrainian Gallery of Embroidered Icons, which Irena (Savaryn) Drazniowsky. Shevchenko Scientific Society in New iconography through embroidered After graduation from secondary York and a member of the International reproductions of famous icons, arrived in located in the center of Lviv. The school, Mr. Drazniowsky joined the Geographic Society in Paris. For several in New York from Rome on September tour is a fund-raiser for the museum, Ukrainian armed forces, and was a mem- years he served as president of the 17 to begin a six-city tour with an and embroidered “icons” from the ber of the Galicia Division. After WorId Brotherhood of Veterans of the exhibit of his works. exhibit can be purchased. War II he studied geography at the Ukrainian National Army Brody-Lev. He will arrive in Houston on The Rev. Blazhejovskij, energetic University of Graz, and in 1947 he Dr. Drazniowsky was also a professor September 21; on September 27 he will and dynamic at age 97, will also be received his Ph.D. from the University of and president (1993-1995) of the Ukrainian fly to Denver; after Denver he will promoting his new book, to be pub- Innsbruck in Austria. Free University in Munich, Germany. He spend 10 days, October 4-14, in lished this fall in Ukraine. For further In 1950 he emigrated to the United served for a time as president of the Chicago. He will be in Detroit on details about the traveling exhibit or States, where he met and married a Ukrainian Library Association of America October 14-17, and then in Cleveland the Rev. Blazhejovskij's soon-to-be- Ukrainian physician from Volyn, Dr. and contributed his expertise as president of on October 18-24. Buffalo is his final published book, contact Vlodko Nina Jarmoluk, with whom he had two the Educational Council of the Ukrainian stop on October 25-30. Blazhejovskij at 201-339-0234. daughters, Irena and Alexandra. Congress Committee of America. No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2006 5

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR HE KRAINIAN EEKLY T U W agents working through the channels of Backtracking in Brussels its government. Viktor Yanukovych must Ukrainian angst step down or be impeached. The latest developments regarding Ukraine brought a bombshell from Brussels, and maidan ‘contract’ Yulia Tymoshenko was outmaneuvered where Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych told NATO officials that Ukraine would Dear Editor: by the “old boys’ network,” which by some be taking a step back from seeking a Membership Action Plan from the alliance. Since the collapse of the accounts was easy to do because in her zeal “Because of the political situation in Ukraine, we will now have to take a pause” (in Yushchenko/Tymoshenko ticket and the to stamp out corruption she was undermin- steps toward joining NATO), Mr. Yanukovych said at NATO headquarters. “Over ascendancy of the Moroz/Yanukovych ing Ukraine’s prosperity. Moreover, seeking the last two years I have detected more of a negative attitude of the Ukrainian peo- coalition, the prevailing angst among solace from one’s nemesis has negative ple with regard to the Atlantic Alliance and the possibility of joining.” Ukrainians is focused on the possibility political implications. A pardon from the Thus, in one fell swoop, the new prime minister of the Yushchenko adminis- of a division between eastern and west- president of Russia is a political kiss of tration set back the country’s Euro-Atlantic integration efforts by years. President ern Ukraine. death for a Ukrainian. In a time of personal Viktor Yushchenko’s well-known and oft-repeated goal was to sign a This anxiety comes too late because and political trouble Ms. Tymoshenko’s Membership Action Plan at the NATO summit in Riga in November and to the Dnipro divide and the controversies response was singularly different from that secure membership by as early as 2008. over religious orthodoxy in Ukraine and of Viktor Yushchenko’s. Mr. Yushchenko That is why Mr. Yushchenko had harsh words for his prime minister’s stance the Ukrainian language were manifest moved West. Ms. Tymoshenko moved in Brussels. He called his statement in Brussels “an erroneous speech” and said, centuries ago when Russia claimed East. Ms. Tymoshenko’s popularity is her “I believe this argument ... represents a point of view that is wrong, does not Ukrainian land in the east. The Treaty of redeeming quality and well worth her meet national interests and must be corrected,” Furthermore, the president under- Pereiaslav and the Battle of Poltava weight in gold. But, popularity emanates scored that Mr. Yanukovych’s announcement is contrary to the country’s law on regrettably come to mind. Thus, Russia, from a fickle public and requires political national security, which lists NATO membership as a goal, and violates the the interloper, derailed the natural process savvy and substance to carry the day. Ms. Universal of National Unity signed by Ukraine’s top political forces. of Ukrainian national development. Yet Tymoshenko should take a page from the Defense Minister Anatolii Hrytsenko pointed out that, in fact, Mr. the two pillars of Ukrainian culture, east leadership handbook of U.S. Secretary of Yanukovych is acting in violation of the Constitution of Ukraine, which stipu- and west, have jointly and steadfastly State Condolezza Rice, and learn to lead lates that the president, who nominates the foreign affairs and defense ministers, defined the borders of Ukraine. through teamwork, position and persuasion. guides the country’s foreign policy. Foreign Affairs Minister Borys Tarasyuk, The angst today is justified – but for a President Yushchenko, a mere mortal, too, argued that the prime minister had grossly overstepped his bounds. more fundamental geopolitical reason. The is flawed and blemished. Nevertheless, Both ministers were later rebuked by the prime minister, who said they should issue goes to the heart of the seminal he was anointed by a trial of “fire and not make statements to the press without consulting him. struggle among Slavic peoples and can be water” and now holds the mandate of the The Verkhovna Rada, meanwhile, adopted a resolution supporting Prime framed as the Slavic question. Which Ukrainian people to lead them to the Minister Yanukovych’s stance on NATO. Slavic nation will dominate in Eastern promised land – the West. While work So, it now appears that Ukraine has not one, but two foreign policies – one Europe? Will Russia establish hegemony needs to be done to raise Ukraine to emi- determined by the president, and the other by the prime minister. over all Slavic peoples in the region? More nence, the prime directive as set by Of course, it’s not surprising that Mr. Yanukovych opposes NATO member- poignantly, will Russia annex Ukraine? President Yushchenko, to make Ukraine ship for Ukraine. He’s made pronouncements to that effect many times before, The reciprocal questions Ukrainians a member of NATO, the European including after he became prime minister under President Yushchenko. Back in should be asking themselves are: “Will Union, the Atlantic Community and the August, when he stated that Ukraine would not begin its bid for NATO member- Ukraine let Russia do this? Will Ukraine World Trade Organization, is inspired. ship at the alliance’s summit in November, Mr. Yushchenko strongly rebuked or Russia be the rightful successor to the Membership in these Western organiza- him and stated that Ukraine “won’t veer one iota” from its plan to join NATO. Kyivan state? Which nation has the tions will free Ukraine from the Russian Now, thanks to Prime Minister Yanukovych, and his cronies, Ukraine has greater moral jurisdiction for leadership yolk and put Ukraine back on the road to taken itself out of the NATO picture for the near term. As well, it has cold-shoul- of the Slavic peoples? natural national development. The sugges- dered the United States and Poland, who were most actively supporting its mem- The Orange Revolution was the first tion that Ukraine follow a policy of “non- bership in NATO and were pushing to extend a membership invitation to step that Ukraine took to stake its claim alignment” is not an option for Ukraine Ukraine at the November summit. to primogenitor in the region. In this mat- since it divested itself of its nuclear What is most disturbing in this whole scenario, however, is the very clear ter, Ukraine should move forward deci- weapons prematurely and left it vulnerable demonstration that, though President Yushchenko insists his program takes sively. It has the home-field advantage. to imperialists. The act of moving inde- precedence and points to the Universal of National Unity as largely supportive of Ukrainians should be assured that pendently of Russia in the direction of that program, he is in fact dependent upon a Cabinet of Ministers led by a former Ukraine will live in freedom with Ukrainian national interests will be a mark opponent whose positions on key issues diverge widely from his own. Ukrainian song, dance, poetry, language, of Ukraine’s increasing political maturity. The first troubling signs had emerged several weeks ago over the language issue religious diversity, and in historical and Among Slavic nations, Russia is the and the Russian-led Single Economic Space. Now it’s NATO. How long can this ethnic consciousness. “bad seed” mired in coercion, intimida- ersatz coalition exist? And how long can Ukraine be mired in such muck? The Ukrainian diaspora will do its part tion and turpitude, behaviors it exports to to keep Ukrainian interests in the forefront other nations to feed its own malevolence. of the international community, as it has Ukrainians free of Russia’s dark shadow done since World War I when Ukrainian would no longer fear the possibilities of Sept. Americans petitioned the peacekeepers at other genocides, Chornobyls or gulags at Turning the pages back... Versailles to grant Ukraine self-determina- the hands of the Russians, and could tion. Later the diaspora agitated in behalf purge their hearts and minds of the evil. 24 of Ukrainians to protest the horror of the It is incumbent on the democratically man-made Famine in Ukraine, 1932-1933, elected government in Ukraine to fulfill the maidan contract with the Ukrainian 1960 With all of the world leaders converging on the United and publicized this genocide worldwide. st During World War II Ukrainians in the people and join the free nations of the Nations Headquarters and the 61 session of the General West now. Assembly this week, readers are reminded of a time 41 years diaspora supported the fight for Ukrainian independence, and throughout the Cold A united, free and just Ukraine can be ago when The Weekly reported the arrival of Soviet Premier a beacon to its neighbors of what is good Nikita Khrushchev at the United Nations. War they did not lose hope, but joined with nationals of other Captive Nations to and honorable in the world. This is On Sunday, September 18, 1960, over 3,000 protesters from the Ukrainian Ukraine’s rightful providence. American community and other American citizens of Eastern and Central European press the world community to a reckoning descent, along with several hundred American war veterans, took part in a protest with the “Evil Empire.” Simply put, the Ukrainian diaspora, Christine Hoshowsky parade organized by the United Ukrainian American Organizations of Greater New Rochester, N.Y. York, a branch of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America. the third pillar of Ukraine, is poised to The parade was led by Walter Steck, a prominent New York attorney and major in continue its support of the Ukrainian the U.S. Air Force (Res.), Congressman Leonard Farbstein from New York’s 19th national movement. Because this respon- Congressional District and Assemblyman Max Siegel from Albany, N.Y. sibility is so awesome, the diaspora will Protesters wore black arm bands, black ties or black ribbons as a sign of mourning. not now be silent. Language issues They carried signs from 40th Street and Fifth Avenue to 57th Street that read Presently, the freedom of Ukraine is “Khrushchev – Hangman of Ukraine,” “Khrushchev Is A Murderer,” “Khrushchev Ukraine’s to lose. in Ukaine vs Russia Another Hitler,” “Freedom for Ukraine” and “Russians Get Out of Ukraine.” Oleksander Moroz’s Faustian bargain Dear Editor: The marchers, who were originally to proceed to 69th Street and Park Avenue, were came as a blow to Ukrainians because it The collapse of the Soviet Union ordered by police to turn onto 57th Street and to disband on Third Avenue. From there, small negated the voice of the people and caused a significant loss of Russian con- groups of marchers walked to the Soviet Mission headquarters on 680 Park Ave. They were opened the gate to Ukraine’s archenemy. trol over the destiny of the Ukrainian greeted by over 50 overwhelmed policemen who called for reinforcements with mounted For his treachery, Mr. Moroz’s name will people. Unable to accept the fact that police and over 44 detectives. A block away from the Soviet Mission, the crowd was divided live in infamy. they ceased to be masters of the rich on Madison Avenue, with half of the crowd forced to the southwest corner and the other half Viktor Yanukovych’s exceptional loy- land, which now rightfully belongs to the toward the northeast corner. The crowd dispersed without any reported incidents. alty to Russia creates a conflict of interest people of Ukraine, many Russian politi- Later that week on Tuesday, September 20, 1960, the New York branch of the that should bar him, under the law, from cians maliciously spread false rumors UCCA organized a demonstration outside of the U.N. protesting the presence of serving as prime minister of Ukraine. about discrimination against the Russian Premier Khrushchev and Ukrainian Communist Party Secretary Nikolai Podgorny at Minions in the service of Russia, or any minority. In order to undermine the good the opening of the 15th session of the General Assembly. other state, should be excluded from gov- reputation of the Ukrainian people in ernment service in Ukraine. No nation their strivings toward democracy, these Source: “Over 3,000 Ukrainians and other nationals protest Khrushchev’s arrival allows itself to be usurped by a foreign to the United Nations,” The Ukrainian Weekly, September 24, 1960. state overtly and/or covertly by foreign (Continued on page 7) No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2006 7

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR View from the sented with a mandate as stated by the Language issues... chairman, Rep. Dan Mica, “to report to (Continued from page 6) the Congress on the Ukrainian Famine, by Taras Szmagala Jr. lies are being perpetuated on a regular what made it happen, who was involved, basis, despite the facts that show an what were the aftereffects, the ramifica- Trembita Lounge entirely different picture. tions and what we can learn from it.” During the World Forum of Ukrainians Subsequently, hearings were held in Party and personality held in August of this year in Kyiv, which Washington, San Francisco, Phoenix, was attended by 3,500 delegates from Chicago, Warren, Mich., Glen Spey, “What in the heck are you doing with We don’t know. More importantly, the Ukraine and abroad, the president of the N.Y., and Philadelphia. The hearings, for THAT?” asked my friend Matt as he sat Ukrainian electorate doesn’t know, either. Ukrainian World Coordinating Council, the most part, were held in federal courts down next to me at the bar. I had just Admittedly, prominent national candidates received the odd little object in the mail, such as Yushchenko and Yanukovych can be Mykhailo Horyn, presented an entirely where the witnesses were sworn in and and my attempt to hide it before Matt expected to support general positions on different picture – the sad status of 10 were subjected to cross-examination by saw it was unsuccessful. important issues. And technically, Ukrainian million Ukrainians residing in Russia the commissioners. We heard testimony “It’s a bumper sticker I ordered,” I political parties have policy platforms. But (Svoboda, August 25). Many of them are from 57 eyewitnesses to the Famine and said, a bit defensively. “So what?” “So because parties are so weak in Ukraine in descendants of those forcefully uprooted had an additional 200 in-depth inter- what?” Matt was incredulous – “it’s a comparison to the personalities who run from Ukraine by Moscow, while views with surviviors. The final report of bumper sticker for Ted Strickland! Don’t them, those platforms are more aspirational Russians were settled in their place. the Commission on the Ukraine Famine tell me that you’re supporting a Democrat than real. When push comes to shove, I’d It was stressed that there are no govern- was submitted to Congress on April 22, for governor of Ohio … are you? You? wager that most Ukrainian politicians subor- ment supported schools in Russia where 1988. Voting for a Democrat?” I looked Matt dinate principle to personality. teaching is conducted in Ukrainian. The Yes, volumes of testimonies and straight in the eye with a steely cold gaze “You’re following the Ukrainian voter opposite is true in Ukraine where there are archival findings were presented to the and replied with the courage of my con- model, Taras,” Matt interjected, apparently 2,500 Russian schools, which were estab- Ukrainian government by Commissioner victions: “Maybe … yeah, maybe I will.” reading my mind as I wandered off in lished during the Soviet era to promote Bohdan Fedorak, Dr. Mace and me. This Matt is a principled and dedicated thought, “and it’s not a good one to follow. the Russification of the native population. was done on the 65th anniversary of the Republican. And like many of my You really should be loyal to your party.” As a result, 35 percent of Ukrainian stu- Holodomor. However, how many people friends, both Republican and Democrat, “Loyal to my party?” I replied. “Perhaps my dents receive their education in Russian have access to these documents? Matt’s political views were well thought party is not being loyal to me. Quite frankly, and not in Ukrainian. It is important that these testimonies, which were so diligently collected, be out and intelligently reasoned. Debates it strikes me that the GOP is moving in a Only 20 percent of all newspapers and with Matt never degenerated into label- direction I don’t agree with, and that con- journals in Ukraine are published in distributed to libraries and to institutions of higher learning in Ukraine. The ing or name-calling – he always took the cerns me.” Silence from Matt. Ukrainian, and 55 percent of library high road, resisting stereotypes and rely- “So,” Matt eventually asked, “are you a funds are being spent on the publication Ukrainian Human Rights Committee is working on this project. This project has ing instead on ideas and logic. Democrat now?” “No, I still agree more of Russian books. In Russia, there are no “Traitor,” Matt uttered dismissively. I with the Republican platform than with the known periodicals in Ukrainian, except the full support of the First Lady of Ukraine. was taken aback. “Look,” he continued, “I Democratic platform,” was my honest reply, those sponsored and financed by know you don’t like the Republican candi- “but perhaps I am becoming more inde- Ukrainians themselves. In Ukraine, there Ulana Baluch Mazurkevich date this year, but that’s not the point. Isn’t it pendent.” “Independent?” retorted my are 16 theaters where only the Russian Philadelphia you who tells me that the party is more friend, “What the heck does that mean?” “It language is used and there are no important than the individual? Just because means that while I will generally vote Ukrainian theaters in Russia. The letter-writer served as a commis- you don’t like an individual candidate does- Republican, I will make exceptions.” Yeah, Seeing these figures, no sane person sioner on the U.S. Commission on the n’t mean you turn your back on the party.” it was a weak response, but it was all I had would talk about discrimination against Ukraine Famine. Matt was right – in most cases, the party for him. Matt just shook his head. the Russian minority in Ukraine – except is more important than the individual. After “Taras, I agree with you that the GOP those with a malicious intention. The all, an elected official (especially for candidate in Ohio this year is lousy. No behavior of some Russian politicians statewide or national offices) is a product of doubt about it. But think about the ramifica- reminds one of the thief running to avoid his or her party first. Presidents and gover- tions of your position. Ohio was the swing capture while yelling – “Catch the thief!” Ukrainian language nors don’t govern as much as they manage. state in each of the last two presidential elec- Unfortunately, President Kuchma’s And who are the managers? Folks they tions. If the Democrats take the statehouse two-term administration failed to proper- and Ukrainian identity know from their own parties. Decisions are this year, that will give the Democratic pres- ly respond by rejecting falsehoods about Dear Editor: made not by the person we elect, but by the idential nominee the upper hand in Ohio in discrimination against the Russian As I read your August 20 issue, which people they surround themselves with. And, 2008. Oh, and on a local level, just imagine minority. Spreading such lies serves one carried interviews with various scholars, like it or not, Republicans surround them- the activist judges that Strickland would purpose: to ignite hatred and prevent the whose attitude toward use of the selves with Republicans, and Democrats nominate to fill Ohio judicial vacancies. The establishment of good neighborly rela- Ukrainian language ranged from cool to with Democrats. list could go on and on…” Matt was just tions between Ukraine and Russia. indifferent, I was reminded of another What’s more, in mature political systems getting started. article I had read, titled “Hebrew like ours, parties make the candidates, not “More importantly, Taras, think about the Dr. Michael J. Kozak Language Helps Strengthen Jewish vice-versa. Generally, unless you’re a Bush importance of having a powerful party sys- Minneapolis Identity.” I wondered: If it worked for or a Kennedy, politicians are required to pay tem. For years now, parties in the U.S. have Jews, why wouldn't it work for Ukraine? their dues as a loyal party member at a local been losing influence with the electorate. For centuries, Ukrainians have been level – state representative, mayor, council- While we think that makes us more ‘inde- separated from each other and under for- man. Only if you perform admirably at that pendent,’ what it really does is make us More on Commission eign rule – Russian, Polish, Austrian and level will a party support your efforts for more dependent on the opinions of others. other. Under the rule of some powers the higher office. It only stands to reason that We may say we’re going to vote for the best on Ukraine Famine Ukrainian language was forbidden, or its these candidates, if elected, will owe alle- person, but we still rely on outside sources Dear Editor: existence denied; under others, it was giance to the parties of which they are mem- to form our impressions for us.” Matt had In reference to Bozhena Olshaniwsky’s tolerated, but always considered inferior bers. me confused. letter (September 10) “Omissions about to the language of the rulers. In my view, it’s better that way. Parties “What do you mean? What outside the Famine Commission” which reacted It is no wonder that their feeling of are a type of “quality control” – a method by sources?” I inquired. “Television, of to a short press release about a Ukrainian identity was so weak. The which you know what you’re getting. And course,” said Matt. “Elections are won on Holodomor project that the Ukrainian people called themselves Malorosy, while the notion of party loyalty may strike advertising now. And that takes money, Human Rights Committee is working on. Lemky, Rusyny, Carpato-Ruski, etc. one as naïve, or even cynical, consider the which we all know is a corrupting influence Yes, it is a fact that Ihor Olshaniwsky Now, when all are finally united into one alternative – a system in which elections are on our system. When we step into the voting was the driving force behind the estab- country, how does one strenghten that run more on personalities than on platforms. booth and need to make our decision, we’ve identity? The people of Ukraine do not lishment of the U.S. Commission on the It doesn’t take us long to find such a system replaced party affiliation with television share one religion, or even a history. Ukraine Famine. No one takes that away – we need only look to Ukraine. spots made by slick ad agencies. Is that the They can share their language. from him. It was his vision, and his hard While I’m no expert on Ukrainian poli- way you want our system to work?” Now it And why not? Is Ukrainian inferior to was my turn to be silent. work that made the Famine Commission tics, it seems to me that voters there are Russian? I have read that Ben Gurion Even as we encourage stronger political a reality. Mr. Olshaniwsky inspired hun- much more personality-driven than party would not respond even to his wife, if parties in Ukraine through numerous U.S. dreds of Ukrainian Americans to work to driven. (And given Ukraine’s history, one she spoke anything but Hebrew. government grants and programs of the realize the establishment of the commis- can understand why the concept of “party” – Shouldn't Ukrainians be as ardent in for so long synonymous with totalitarian United States Agency for International sion. defense of their language? Development the influence of our political On April 23, 1989, the U.S. communism – might not hold much allure.) This does not mean that, in their Sure, Viktor Yushchenko heads a party, as parties continues to deteriorate. We’re worse Commission on the Ukraine Famine held homes, private schools or social inter- does Viktor Yanukovych. And heck, Yulia off for it. But it shouldn’t mean that we its organizational meeting at the Rayburn course, any language would be forbid- Tymoshenko’s party is even named after her, always need to check our independence at Office Building in Washington. At this den. But all official activities should be lest we be confused as to its platform. But the voting hall entrance. As Matt paid his meeting the public members and the performed in Ukrainian. what do those parties really stand for, other check and got up to leave, I found myself members of Congress who were appoint- Then the people of Ukraine can really than to support the leaders who created staring at that silly bumper sticker, wonder- ed to the commission were sworn in as say, “V nas rodyna vsia odna.” them? ing whether my dislike for my party’s candi- commissioners, and James Mace was date would trump my belief in the impor- appointed as staff director. Also, at the Pearl Dent Taras Szmagala Jr. may be reached at tance of the party system. And I’m still won- meeting the commissioners were pre- Danbury, Conn. [email protected]. dering. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2006 No. 39

Ukraine honors Robert Conquest with Presidential Medal of Honor STANFORD, Calif. – Ukraine’s dependent on imported gas and oil.” He ambassador to the United States, Dr. added, “Instead, Ukraine will develop a Oleh Shamshur came to Stanford stronger nuclear energy program, even if it University on June 15 to lecture and is a hard decision in the land of Chornobyl. present the Ukrainian Presidential Medal [Our plans] in the international sphere are to of Honor to Dr. Robert Conquest. join NATO and to prepare for joining the John Dunlop, senior fellow at the European Union.” Hoover Institution, skillfully moderated At the same time, the envoy under- the event that included public policy dis- lined that maintaining good relations cussion and a very emotional ceremony. with Russia is a cornerstone of Ukrainian The Center for Russian, East European foreign policy. and Eurasian Studies (CREEES) and Commenting on the relationship Ukrainian Studies at Stanford University between Ukraine and the U.S., hosted this unique event. Ambassador Shamshur said that the two Dr. Shamshur addressed a very enthu- countries are working together on the war siastic crowd of about 120 people from against terror, and promoting human Stanford and the Ukrainian community rights, fighting organized crime and with a short lecture titled “Maturing human trafficking, and stopping the pro- Democracy: Ukraine after the Orange liferation of weapons of mass destruction. Revolution” and then graciously partici- Speaking of the business ties between pated in a very lively question and Ukraine and the U.S., he defined four major answer period. areas in which obstacles to closer coopera- As the title of his address indicated, tion and greater investment have recently there was a great deal of interest in the been removed: Jackson-Vanik restrictions Robert Conquest is flanked by Ambassador Oleh Shamshur (left) and John ambassador’s thoughts on the Orange have been eradicated; a bilateral protocol Dunlop during the ceremony at Stanford University when he received a Revolution. “The post-Soviet period of was developed, which aids Ukraine’s entry Ukrainian Presidential Medal of Honor. the Ukraine is over,” he said, adding that into the World Trade Organization; sanc- he is convinced that parliamentary elec- tions imposed in 2000 for intellectual prop- tions in March 2006 which were “the last erty rights infringements were lifted; and long commitment to scholarly focus on thanks for the honor, which is rarely pre- test of Ukraine on the road to democra- Ukraine was recognized by the U.S. as a this long-ignored subject. sented outside of Ukraine. He posed for cy,” demonstrated the support of country with a market economy. “For a new democratic Ukraine, you many photos and answered many ques- Ukraine’s voters for the political leaders The true highlight of the entire event are a real national hero ... You have done tions. He and his wife were then present- and parties that worked together during was the presentation of the Ukrainian a real outstanding feat for Ukraine. You ed with the traditional Ukrainian gift of a the Orange Revolution. Presidential Medal of Yaroslav Mudryi, have done a service to humanity,” Dr. wreath of bread and salt. Dr. Shamshur emphasized that the named for the Kyivan prince known as a Shamshur underscored. Then, on behalf The Conquests stayed for most of the government needs time to put into opera- law-giver and patron of the Church and of Ukrainian President Viktor Yuschenko, reception that followed, as did tion legislative and other reforms to the arts (early 1000s) to Dr. Conquest, the ambassador asked Dr. Conquest to Ambassador Shamshur and his entourage improve standards of living, as well as to senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, in visit Ukraine in August for the celebra- – all of them participating in very ani- increase foreign investment. recognition of his path-breaking scholar- tion of Ukrainian Independence Day. mated discussions. The ambassador pointed to “Judicial ship on the Ukrainian Famine of 1932- “Ukraine,” he said, “needs to know Dr. Conquest has received many forms reform, which is also one of the ways to 1933 in “Harvest of Sorrow” (1986). and understand its history in order to be of high recognition for his lifelong com- fight the current corruption of the bureau- The medal is the highest honor able to make the right decisions for the mitment to scholarship on Ukraine. His cracy, and bring about reform in energy pro- bestowed by Ukraine. Ambassador future, and this is why the ground-break- awards and honors include the Jefferson duction, which will make Ukraine less Shamshur extolled Dr. Conquest’s life- ing books of Dr. Conquest are so impor- Lectureship, the highest honor the federal tant for the developing Ukrainian democ- government bestows for achievement in racy and its current and future genera- the humanities (1993); the Alexis de tions of historians,” Ambassador Tocqueville Award (1992); the Richard Shamshur concluded. Weaver Award for Scholarly Letters At the end of the medal presentation, (1999); the Fondazione Liberal Career the crowd spontaneously sang “Mnohaya Award (2004); and the Presidential Lita,” wishing Dr. Conquest many years Medal of Freedom (2005). in his endeavors. He is the author of more than 20 books Ilja Gruen, a third-year scholar in the on various Soviet topics and more than Slavic Ph.D. program, escorted Dr. seven volumes of poetry. A brief biogra- Conquest, and his wife, Dr. Elizabeth phy can be found on his webpage at the Conquest, to the event. Hoover Institution: http://www- Dr. Conquest expressed very deep hoover.stanford.edu/bios/conquest.html

Non-immigrant visas now processed via electronic application form Embassy of the United States cost to the visa application process. Internet access is required to com- KYIV – The U.S. Embassy’s plete the form and to request an Consular Section in Kyiv announced an appointment using the unique EVAF initiative to speed and streamline the number by e-mail. Instructions on how non-immigrant visa application process. to fill out the form are available at For non-immigrant visa interviews scheduled for November 1 and there- http://evisaforms.state.gov. Additional after, all applicants must complete, in tools and information for Ukrainian English, the Internet-based Electronic visa applicants can be found at Visa Application Form (EVAF). http://kiev.usembassy.gov/visa_evafhel The U.S. Department of State estab- p_ukr.html. lished this new requirement worldwide Applicants who do not have Internet to improve efficiency and customer access should contact the Consular service. Currently, over half of Section at +38-044-490-4422 for the Ukrainian applicants – business lead- location of the closest, U.S. govern- ers, sailors and expedited visa renewal ment-sponsored, free, public Internet applicants – use the EVAF. access center. These centers are very The EVAF process produces a print- popular, and often require users to ed form that incorporates the applicant’s make an appointment, sometimes up to data into a bar code. When scanned at a week in advance, so applicants are the time of the interview, the informa- encouraged to plan ahead. tion uploads directly into the consular Applicants with access to the computer system. This saves time for Internet can find addresses and a map both the applicant and consular person- of these centers on the following nel since no data-entry is required. Embassy Website: http://kiev.usem- Creating an EVAF adds no additional bassy.gov/irc special_projects_ukr.html. No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2006 9

THE 15th ANNIVERSARY OF UKRAINE’S INDEPENDENCE Jersey City’s Ukrainians gather Celebration in Union, N.J., for ceremony at City Hall features grand display of flags by Michael Koziupa tion. The deputy mayor of Union, Brenda C. Restivo, read the township proclama- UNION, N.J. – The Township of tion and presented it to Michael Koziupa, Union, N.J., has one of the grandest dis- committee chairman, and Paul Batkiw, plays in the country celebrating the committee’s liaison to the town. Ukrainian independence. Lt. Gen. Vitali Kuksenko, attaché and The township allows the Union military advisor at Ukraine’s Permanent Committee Celebrating Ukrainian Mission to the United Nations, delivered Independence, which functions under the greetings. The main Ukrainian speaker auspices of the Union/Essex counties was Osip Roshka, editor of the Catholic branch of the Ukrainian Congress Weekly newspaper America. The main Committee of America, to place flags up English speaker was Mr. Koziupa, and down the two main cross streets in national president of the Organization for downtown Union for the week of the Defense of Four Freedoms for Ukrainian independence celebrations. In Ukraine. addition, a giant banner that is hung over The Ukrainian flag was then carried the main street reads “Ukrainian Americans outside to the main flagpole before the celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day.” Town Hall with all the guests gathering On the Sunday before August 24, at around. Joining this part of the ceremony noon, the Town Hall’s assembly hall was were Mayor Peter A. Capodice and filled with members of the local Committeeman Anthony Terrezza. All Ukrainian American community who present sang the Ukrainian national came to take part in the flag-raising cere- anthem. The flag would fly for the fol- mony. The program consisted of the pres- lowing week. Ukrainian Americans of Jersey City at the flag-raising ceremony held at City Hall entation of the national and organization- Finally, everyone gathered on the front to mark Ukrainian Independence Day. al flags. This was followed by an invoca- steps of Town Hall to take a group picture.

by Zenko Halkowycz addition, this was in the middle of “Ukrainian Week” in Wildwood, on the JERSEY CITY, N.J. – August 24 was Jersey shore, where most of the commu- somehow different this year in Jersey nity’s young people would be spending City, N.J., as Ukrainian Americans here their time. celebrated Ukrainian Independence Ms. Syby met with the local pastor, Day. The anniversary of Ukraine’s Father Vasyl Putera, who made restored independence has become rou- announcements in church and placed tine in the community’s calendar of information in the church bulletin, asking events, and yet it was different in 2006: one and all available to come to City Hall it was the 15th anniversary of Ukraine’s for the proclamation presentation cere- independence. mony. This year the Ukrainian Congress It was largely the seniors of the com- Committee of America asked the munity who came through and gave the Ukrainian National Home to host the Ukrainian American community of events. Stacy Syby, the home’s president, Jersey City a nice representation. There started to form a committee and com- were the usual brief speeches by city menced planning for the event back in officials, the presentation of the procla- May. The biggest challenge was the fact mation and, of course, the ceremonial that the day would fall in the middle of raising of the blue-and-yellow Ukrainian the week, with the City Hall ceremony flag as all present sang the Ukrainian slated for the middle of a work day. In national anthem. Lev Khmelkovsky Two internment camps Participants of the Ukrainian Independence Day ceremony in Union, N.J. in Quebec to be remembered TORONTO – During Canada’s first Lubomyr Luciuk, said: “We are deter- national internment operations of mined to recover the memory of a still 1914-1920, thousands of Europeans relatively unknown episode in were needlessly imprisoned as “enemy Canadian history. Our association, a aliens” in Canadian concentration group of unpaid volunteers, has been camps under the provisions of the War working hard for well over a decade Measures Act. They were forced to do now to ensure that what happened to heavy labor, had what little wealth they these innocent men, women and chil- owned confiscated and were deprived dren is not forgotten, particularly as of the right to vote. A majority of those we can all appreciate how important it imprisoned were Ukrainian Canadians, is to remain vigilant in defense of including some women and children. human liberties and civil rights in peri- On Saturday, September 30, two ods of international and domestic cri- trilingual bronze plaques will be sis.” unveiled at the Beauport Armory and at Although the government of Canada Canadian Forces Base Valcartier, in signed an agreement in principle with Quebec, recalling the use of those two the Ukrainian Canadian community, in federal installations as internment August 2005, and Bill C 331 – the camps, the former between December Ukrainian Canadian Restitution Act – 28, 1914, and June 22, 1916, the latter received royal assent in November from April 24, 1915, to October 23, 2005, none of the funding pledged for 1915. commemorative, research and educa- Since 1994 the Ukrainian Canadian tional initiatives has been provided to Civil Liberties Association and its sup- date. porters have erected dozens of com- The public is cordially invited to memorative plaques across Canada. witness the plaque unveilings: at 11 Commenting on their work, a.m. at Beauport Armory and at 1:30 UCCLA’s director of research, Dr. p.m. at Valcartier CFB. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2006 No. 39 Lecture and slideshow to cover problems and perspectives of Chersonesos National Preserve

by Marta Baczynsky an extensive slideshow that will acquaint the audience with the extraordinary NEW YORK – “Managing the treasures discovered at Chersonesos and Archaeological Heritage at the National provide an intimate view of the highly Preserve of Tauric Chersonesos: Problems prized archaeological landmark. and Perspectives,” a lecture and slideshow The defensive walls of Chersonesos, by Taissa Bushnell of the Institute of begun in the 4th century B.C., are the largest Classical Archaeology at the University of standing monument of Classical Antiquity Texas, will be presented at The Ukrainian on the Black Sea. The remains of entire city blocks, with residential and public buildings dating from the city’s earliest Greek period to its latest Byzantine period, enable archae- ologists to study ancient life in all its aspects. Early Hellenistic grave monuments found at Chersonesos demonstrate some of the finest examples of Greek painting, while the site’s museum boasts one of the best col- lections of Byzantine ceramics in the world. Unofficially named the “Ukrainian Pompeii” – a testament to its survival over the ages – Chersonesos’ most unique char- acteristic is its “chora,” or ancient agricul- tural territory, which has survived relative- ly undamaged. Nowhere else in the classi- Chris Williams cal world has an ancient chora (the eco- A view of the so-called “Basilica within the Basilica” complex at Chersonesos nomic backbone of the “polis,” or city- that dates to the 6th-10th centuries. state of ancient Greece) been so well doc- umented. Here one can see the remains of Greek and medieval farmhouses, planting walls, wine presses, division walls and roads – in effect, the entire agricultural system of the ancient Greek population. Hanya Kril Listed on three separate ocasions on the World Monuments Fund Watch List Taissa Bushnell of 100 Most Endangered Monuments, Chersonesos is currently on Ukraine’s Museum on Sunday, October 1, at 2 p.m. tentative list of sites to be nominated to The event is co-sponsored by Branch 113 UNESCO’s World Heritage List. of the Ukrainian National Women’s According to Ms. Bushnell, the site is League of America (UNWLA). facing “unprecedented threats.” Evidence of the far-reaching influence “What time, military conflicts and even of ancient Hellenic civilization has been modern wars could not do, private builders preserved for nearly 2,000 years in and a lack of funding and proper manage- Chersonesos, an archaeological site on ment are doing. The ancient chora is slow- the Black Sea coast of modern-day ly disappearing because of modern urban Ukraine. The advance of urban develop- encroachment,” Ms. Bushnell points out. ment, coupled with low levels of financ- Ms. Bushnell is project coordinator ing for programs to safeguard historic for cultural heritage management at properties, has put Chersonesos and simi- Chersonesos for the Institute of Classical lar excavation sites at great risk. Ms. Archaeology at the University of Texas Chris Williams Bushnell, project coordinator for cultural at Austin. She is also the executive direc- Tourists climb the “Basilica 1935,” usually for a better photo op. This is an example heritage management at Chersonesos, tor of Pidtrymka Chersonesu (Support of the need for more effective visitor management measures at Chersonesos. argues that increased funding must work for Chersonesos), a non-profit organiza- in tandem with more sophisticated man- tion founded by the Institute of Classical Museum’s mission is to preserve, inter- institution for the past 20 years. During agement methods if archaeological sites Archaeology in 2001 in Sevastopol to pret and present the rich cultural heritage that time they have organized numerous are to be preserved for future generations. oversee its projects. of the Ukrainian people. The museum events to benefit the museum and some Her lecture will be supplemented by Now in its 30th year, The Ukrainian shares the scope and diversity of members of the branch have served on Ukrainian culture with the public through the museum’s board of trustees. exhibitions, research and documentation, The Ukrainian Museum is located at educational programs, publications and 222 E. Sixth St., New York, NY 10003. community-related events. The museum Admission: adults, $15; seniors and stu- was founded in 1976 by the UNWLA. dents, $10. RSVP is recommended; call The members of UNWLA Branch 113 212-228-0110 or e-mail events@ukraini- have been friends and supporters of the anmuseum.org.

Chris Williams Chris Williams Joint excavation in the ancient city of Chersonesos by the Institute of Classical Detail of a floor mosaic from the “Church Outside the City Walls” that dates to Archeology of the University of Texas at Austin and the National Preserve of the 5th - 6th century. Tauric Chersonesos. No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2006 11 Tania D’Avignon sees people and events through the camera lens

by Peter T. Woloschuk head of the Ukrainian credit union in years. She also escorted journalists and concentrating on people and their expres- Baltimore. writers to the Chornobyl dead zone, sions,” Ms. D’Avignon said. “I try to B OSTON – World-class photographer. After marrying U.S. Army Capt. R. including Martin Cruz Smith, the author keep my pictures natural and never Journalist. Artist. Author. Publisher. Joseph D’Avignon, she moved to Boston of “Gorky Park,” who was working on a posed, and give insight into the reality of Educator. Fulbright Fellow. Traveler. with him while he attended Harvard Law book about Chornobyl titled “Wolves Eat human existence. It is really true that the Tour guide. Community activist. School. The two eventually decided to Dogs.” eyes are the windows of the soul.” Plastunka. Bostonian. Kyivlianka. stay in the area as he began a career as a During all this time Ms. D’Avignon Ms. D’Avignon’s work has been well Lvivianka. corporate attorney. had also been mastering her photograph- received nationally and internationally, All of these describe Tatiana Ms. D’Avignon quickly gave birth to Mychajlyshyn D’Avignon, who was two children, but at the same time given her first camera at the age of 11 worked in the local Ukrainian communi- and who has been chronicling the world ty, serving as the director of the School and its people, particularly its of Ukrainian Studies at Christ the King Ukrainians, ever since. Ukrainian Catholic Church, as head of Born in Nazi-occupied Lviv during Plast in Boston, as branch president of World War II to Semen and Sophia the Ukrainian National Women’s League Mulkewych Mychajlyshyn, Ms. of America, and as a major supporter, D’Avignon and her family fled the photographer and unofficial hostess for Soviet return to western Ukraine in 1944, the Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute heading first to Germany, and after the (HURI). war coming to the United States and set- She served on the Ukrainian American tling in Baltimore, where the entire fami- Committee of Greater Boston for the ly played an active role in the local Commemoration of the American Ukrainian community. Bicentennial and she was one of the Although keenly interested in photog- founding members of the Ukrainian raphy, Ms. D’Avignon had dreams of American Professionals Association of becoming a famous artist and graduated Boston. from the Maryland Institute College of In the late 1960s Ms. D’Avignon Art. “Unfortunately, I was my own great- wanted to visit her homeland and was Photos in this series by Tania D’Avignon est fan and supporter,” Ms. D’Avignon one of the first Americans to get a visa recalled, “and even my own mother was for independent travel in the Ukrainian Shilin-Changu Wrestling Tournament, Yunnan Province, China.

ic skills, attending courses whenever and exhibitions of her work have been possible and taking literally thousands of mounted in Kyiv, Lviv, Ternopil, Ivano- pictures. “I think that I got my desire to Frankivsk, Rivne, Chernihiv, Chernivtsi, be a photographer from my mother, who Odesa, Symferopol, Mykolaiv and had belonged to a photo club in Lviv. Poltava in Ukraine, New York, She had her own camera and probably Baltimore, Washington, Detroit, would have been more serious about Chicago, Toronto, Montreal, Krakow, photography but at that time it was not Miensk and Priashiv (Slovakia). An an acceptable career for a woman,” exhibition of her Orange Revolution D’Avignon noted. photos was displayed near her home at In addition to recording purely per- Boston College. sonal and familial events and milestones, Hundreds of her photographs have Ms. D’Avignon took pictures at various appeared in national publications and community and HURI events, and served various photographic anthologies. The as a freelance photographer for The World Encyclopedia published her book Pilot, the weekly newspaper of the “Christmas in Ukraine” in 1997 and Archdiocese of Boston, which has a cir- Alternativ published “Vse Pro Kyiv” in culation of more than 150,000. 2001. Ms. D’Avignon was the first Ms. D’Avignon developed a style woman and foreign national to be invited uniquely her own, concentrating on peo- by the Soviet Ukrainian government to ple and their expressions to tell her story. exhibit her works in Kyiv in 1989. “I believe that my photography is an out- She was named the Outstanding growth of my art,” Ms. D’Avignon Alumna of the Maryland Institute Night club dancers, Kyiv. insisted. “I am still an artist, only now I College of Art in 1990 and was listed in use a camera and a lens instead of a the Encyclopedia of Artists in 1997. In palette and brushes.” 1999 Ms. D’Avignon won the award for “I believe that every person and place the best book in Ukraine for her photo is unique, that each has its own beauty album “Simply Ukraine – Prosto and that every single thing in this world Ukraina” and was the semi-finalist for is constantly changing,” Ms. D’Avignon the prestigious Shevchenko Prize in continued. “Through my camera I can Journalism for that book the same year. capture and preserve these transitory Beginning in 1998 Ms. D’Avignon phenomena for all times, as well as the began to publish a series of annual calen- real person. And I find my task challeng- dars featuring her photographs of the ing, compelling and terribly exciting.” “That is why I spend so much time (Continued on page 14)

Nuo Hei Ancient Town, Yunnan Province, China. critical of my work.” SSR. Within a short period of time she Ms. D’Avignon decided to continue was leading tours to Ukraine for Scope her education and earned a master’s Ukrainian American travel agency and degree in sociology/psychology at the also served as a private guide for various Johns Hopkins University. After gradua- American journalists, including those tion, she spent several years working as a from Earth Watch. social worker for the city’s welfare In 1986 she became a consultant to department and for the Maryland National Geographic and traveled widely Department of Youth Services. She also with a team in Ukraine, producing a helped her father, who had become the number of articles over the next six Venice, Italy. Ukrainian women. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2006 No. 39

Chornomorskaby Marika Bokalo Sitchized swimmersand led by Mrs. Bokalo. Thewin untiring team championship at Soyuzivka meet judges, who danced between the raindrops, KERHONKSON, N.Y. – Neither the were John Makar and Tom Dunigan. remnants of hurricane Ernesto, nor the Scores were recorded and tallied by frigid pool water could stop undaunted Taissa Bokalo Hegarty, Luba Humeniuk, swimmers from participating in the 50th Christine Peters and Nicholas Prociuk. annual Labor Day swim meet at The tenacious timers were: Peter Prociuk, Soyuzivka, which was postponed one day due to the weather conditions. Of the 75 George Humeniuk, Taras Kozak, Annie pre-registered swimmers, about 50 braved Jakyma, Irene Stolar, Myron Olesnyckyj, the elements to participate in the races. Christine Tershakovec, Mary McPhillips, Due to the inclement weather, the Andrew Tershakovec, Zenon Cybriwsky, opening ceremonies for the annual Talia Hirniak and Greg Serheev. Tennis and Swimming Championships of After the races, the trophies were the Ukrainian Sports Federation of the awarded in the lobby of the Main House. U.S.A. and Canada (known under the Mrs. Bokalo thanked the swimmers for Ukrainian-based acronym of USCAK) their participation and endurance, thus took place in the Veselka Hall. making the 2006 meet such a great event. Marika Bokalo, swim chair for Appreciation and gratitude were USCAK, greeted all present and thanked expressed to the UNA for sponsoring the them for coming. More greetings and beautiful trophies and medals awarded to words of encouragement were offered by the winners, and heartfelt appreciation USCAK Tennis Chair George Sawchak, was offered to Soyuzivka and its staff for

Sitch’s gold-medal-winning relay team of 11-12-year old girls.

SWIM MEET RESULTS 2. Ania Dunigan (SUM), 34.87 3. Alexandra Teniuch (SUM), 35.39 BOYS 10 AND UNDER 25m breaststroke 25 m freestyle 1. Kateryna Nozhenko (Sitch), 23.09 1. Peter Chopivsky (Tryzub), 16.84 2. Sofia Benson Chopivsky (Sitch), 26.02 2. Darrick Girardi (Sitch), 21.65 3. Ania Dunigan (SUM), 28.78 3. Alexander Zelez (SUM), 23.16 25m butterfly 50 m freestyle 1. Kateryna Nozhenko (Sitch), 20.10 1. Peter Chopivsky (Tryzub), 42.99 2. Alexander Zelez (SUM), 53.59 BOYS 11-12

25 m backstroke 25m freestyle 1. Pavlo Kozak (Sitch), 21.49 1. Roman Melnyk (Tryzub), 21.72 2. Darrick Girardi (Sitch), 26.75 2. Bohdan Woch (SUM), 22.00 3. Stefan Olesnyckyj (Sitch), 28.73 3. Adrian Teniuch (SUM), 25.02

Some of the young swimmers prepare for the race at poolside. 25 m breaststroke 50m freestyle 1. Alexander Zelez (SUM), 27.46 1. Michael Tershakovec (Tryzub), 46.60 Carpathian Ski Club (KLK) representa- providing the swimming pool and mak- 2. Darrick Girardi (Sitch), 34.06 2. Bohdan Woch (SUM), 50.66 tive Ivan Durbak, and Ukrainian National ing all this possible. 3. Roman Melnyk (Tryzub), 53.61 Association Treasurer Roma Lisovich. The trophies were distributed by Ms. 25 m butterfly Myron Stebelsky, president of USCAK, Lisovich, UNA; Omelan Twardowsky and 1. Pavlo Kozak (Sitch), 21.32 25m backstroke presented a short history of the past 50 Ms. Bokalo-Hegarty, USCAK; Ms. Peters 2. Peter Chopivsky (Tryzub), 24.78 1. Roman Melnyk (Tryzub), 28.87 years of swim races at Soyuzivka and and Nicholas Prociuk, Chornomorska 3. Stefan Olesnyckyj (Sitch), 29.66 expressed congratulations and gratitude to Sitch; Darka Mosuriak, SUM; and Ms. 25m breaststroke the organizers of the tennis and swim Tershakovec, Tryzub. 4 x 25m relay 1. Pavlo Kozak (Sitch), 21.90 meets and to all the participants. This year the club championship was 1. Sitch/Tryzub, 1:35.32 2. Michael Tershakovec (Tryzub), 25.23 To further celebrate this anniversary, captured by Chornomorska Sitch with 3. Stefan Olesnyckyj (Sitch), 30.88 commemorative T-shirts designed by 170 points. Tryzub came in second place GIRLS 10 AND UNDER Myron Bokalo and donated by USCAK with 148 points, and third place went to 25m butterfly were distributed to all the participants SUM with 98 points. Individual results 25m freestyle 1. Michael Tershakovec (Tryzub), 27.67 and volunteers. are listed in the summary accompanying 1. Kateryna Nozhenko (Sitch), 17.66 After the opening ceremonies, the excited this article. 2. Sofia Benson Chopivsky (Sitch), 18.12 4x25m relay swimmers braved the cold waters and wind After the ceremony, there were many 3. Alexandra Teniuch (SUM), 26.12 1. SUM, 1:39.77 with much enthusiasm. The successful embraces and good-byes, as young ath- swim meet was the result of the hard work letes promised to see each other next 25m backstroke GIRLS 11-12 of many volunteers. The meet was organ- year – same weekend, same place. 1. Sofia Benson Chopivsky (Sitch), 22.61 25m freestyle 1. Natalia Hryhorowych (Sitch), 16.72 2. Melissa McPhilips (Sitch), 18.35 3. Andrea Cybriwsky (Tryzub), 18.73

50m freestyle 1. Lesia Olesnyckyj (Sitch), 33.73 2. Marta Cherpak (Sitch), 35.56 3. Natalia Hryhorowych (Sitch), 36.19

25m backstroke 1. Marta Cherpak (Sitch), 19.89 2. Natalia Hryhorowych (Sitch), 19.97 3. Andrea Zelez (SUM), 23.27

25m breaststroke 1. Lesia Olesnyckyj (Sitch), 22.24 2. Andrea Zelez (SUM), 24.29 3. Melissa McPhillips (Sitch), 25.38

25m butterfly 1. Lesia Olesnyckyj (Sitch), 18.13 2. Marta Cherpak (Sitch), 18.33

4x25m relay Competitors, meet organizers and judges of the 2006 swim meet at Soyuzivka. (Continued on page 18) No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2006 13

Matkiwsky,by Petrusia Sawchak MilchutskeFlorida, win 6-2, men’s 7-5 in a hard-fought and women’s final. titles at USCAK Tennis Championships This was the third straight win for Mr. KERHONKSON, N.Y. – For the first Matkiwsky in this tournament. time in 51 years the Ukrainian Sports In the women’s group Miss Federation of the U.S.A. and Canada Milchutske, a 16-year-old junior from (USCAK) Tennis Championships held at New Jersey, overcame Ann Marie Soyuzivka during the Labor Day weekend Schumsky of Connecticut 6-1, 6-0, win- did not begin until Sunday afternoon due to ning the event four years in a row. Mrs. the torrential rainfall that covered most of Schumsky, a past champion, and her hus- the East Coast due to tropical storm Ernesto. band, Roman, and children have partici- The players patiently and optimistical- pated in the tournament for the past 10 ly waited for the rains to subside, and years, and is a viable contender. only a few players pulled out of the tour- Some may also recall that Miss nament because of the weather. Milchutske’s brother Hryhorij was the The opening ceremonies for both the men’s finalist some years ago. Presently swimming and tennis tournaments took he is working in Ukraine after graduating place on Sunday morning, September 3 from college. inside the Veselka Hall because of the On the way to winning the men’s heavy showers that plagued the events. finals, Mr. Matkiwsky eliminated Mykola The swimming championship celebrated Stroynick 6-0, 6-1, and Mr. Krasij beat th its 50 anniversary this year. Speakers Dennis Chorny 7-6 (5), 1-0 (retired due to included Myron Stebelsky, president of injury). Mr. Chorny’s unfortunate leg Women’s winner Mariana Milchutske receives trophies and Winner Group USCAK, Omelan Twardowsky, president muscle pull prevented him from trying to stipend check from George Hrabec and Ivan Durbak as her father looks on. of Chornomorska Sitch, Marika Bokalo, repeat his victories during the Fourth of USCAK swimming director, Ivan Durbak, July weekend at Soyuzivka. the representative from the host club, In the semis of the women’s division Carpathian Ski Club (KLK), and George Miss Milchutske defeated Katrusia Sawchak, USCAK tennis director. UNA Charchalis 6-0, 6-0, and Mrs. Schumsky Treasurer Roma Lisovich congratulated beat Svitlana Goletz by the same score. the organizations for their contributions to The men’s age 35 and over group played Ukrainian sports and encouraged everyone a round robin. Stefan Sosiak emerged vic- to continue participating in tournaments at torious over Mykola Nalywayko, and Oleh Soyuzivka. Zaputovych came in third. Sponsors of the tennis tournament In the men’s 45 and over division were the Ukrainian National Association, final, Mr. Nalywayko, who played in two which funded the trophies and provided groups, beat Roman Schumsky 6-1, 6-0. community support, and John Hynansky, Ivan Durbak of New Jersey beat entrepreneur, philanthropist and owner of Jaroslav Sydorak of California by a score the Winner Group Inc. from Wilmington, of 6-2, 7-6 in the men’s 55 and over Del. The Winner Group represents 24 group, which boasted many participants. companies – 12 of which are automobile The two former longtime champions bat- dealerships in Delaware, Pennsylvania, tled it out with classic strokes and cool New Jersey and parts of Ukraine. demeanors. In the semis, Jaroslav For 25 or so years, Mr. Hynansky has Sydorak eked out George Hrabec of given approximately $4,000 in financial Massachusetts 6-1, 7-6 (5), and Ivan stipends annually to the winners in the Durbak won over George Sawchak of men’s, women’s and junior groups. These Pennsylvania 6-1, 3-1 (retired). stipends have attracted top-notch players In the men’s senior consolation match, Men’s winner Eric Matkiwsky (second from right) with his two daughters and to the tournament. Mr. Hrabec beat Walter Dziwak 7-6, 6-3. Marko Krasij (finalist) received trophies and winner stipend from (from left) Roman The finals of the tournament were held Mr. Dziwak is known for his long gruel- Rakoczy, tournament director George Sawchak and UNA Treasurer Roma Lisovich. on Monday, September 4, a glorious ing matches. sunny day – perfect for watching and In the boys’ group Oles Charchalis of the consolation match, beating Yuri Charchalis beat Oksana Slobodian 6-1, 6- playing tennis. Erik Matkiwsky and Maryland beat Markian Dziuk of Illinois, Sendzimir 6-2, 4-6, 6-2. 1. In the consolation match Miss Denysyk Maryanna Milchutske won the men’s and 6-0, 6-0. In the semis Mr. Charchalis In the older girls’ group Maryanna beat Oksana Slobodian 7-5, 6-3. Although woman’s division, respectively. eliminated Nick Nalywayko Jr. of New Milchutske, who also won in the women’s the scores are not good indicators, all the A fiery player with speed and accura- Jersey 6-2, 6-0, and Mr. Dziuk won over division, beat Katrusia Charchalis 6-0, 6- girls played well and showed promise. cy, Mr. Matkiwsky of New Jersey beat Yuri Sendzimir of Connecticut 6-0, 6-4. 0. In the semis, Miss Milchutske out- Natalka Hryhorowych won the younger his formidable opponent, Mark Krasij of Lesyk Hryhorowych of New York won stroked Lana Denysyk 6-0, 6-0, and Miss girls’ group in a round robin. In second place was Marta Cherpak and third, Christina Slobodian. The coveted Mary Dushnyck Good Sportmanship Trophy was awarded to Miss Hryhorowych. Mrs. Dushnyck was a longtime supreme vice-presidentess of the Ukrainian National Association and participant of the tennis tournaments beginning in 1956. She continued to compete until she could not anymore. The closing ceremonies were held on Monday, September 4. The tennis commit- tee, comprising Messrs. Sawchak, Hrabec and Durbak, presented UNA and memorial trophies and the Winner Group Inc. stipends. They were assisted by Roman Rakoczy, Yuriy Kupchynsky, Ms. Lisovich, Marusia Durbak and Petrusia Sawchak. The memorial trophies were awarded as follows: men’s – Bohdan Rak Trophy, men’s 35 and over – Jaroslaw Rubel Trophy, men’s 45 and over – Dr. Wolodymyr Huk Trophy, men’s 55 and over – Dr. Petro Charuk Trophy, and women’s – Constantine Ben Trophy. On behalf of the committee, Mr. Sawchak thanked everyone for participat- ing in the tournament and the sponsors, the UNA and Mr. Hynansky, for their loyalty and support throughout the years. Mr. Durbak invited everyone to attend the KLK weekend at Soyuzivka on September 29-October 1. Ms. Lisovich officially Trophy winners with presenters and players at the conclusion of the Labor Day tennis tournament held at Soyuzivka. closed the 51st USCAK tennis tournament. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2006 No. 39

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the creation of a parliamentary-opposition year, Ukrainian media reported. Former expert. A total of 244 deputies voted in NEWSBRIEFS alliance with Our Ukraine on September Prime Minister Yurii Yekhanurov’s favor of the nomination. During the 2004 (Continued from page 2) 22, Interfax-Ukraine reported on Cabinet raised gas tariffs two times this presidential election Mr. Prutnik was independent and to subsequently join the September 18. According to the YTB, the year, by 25 percent as of May and by known as a businessman linked to Mr. opposition or the ruling coalition. signing ceremony, which was planned for nearly 100 percent as of July. The inves- Yanukovych. He was involved with U.S. (RFE/RL Newsline) September 19, was postponed by three tigative commission was proposed by lobbying and image-making on behalf of days to give Our Ukraine time to finally former Prime Minister Yulia the erstwhile presidential candidate. Mr. Mine blast kills at least 13 decide on its status in Parliament. Our Tymoshenko, who said that private Prutnik traveled to Washington in Ukraine has reportedly been in talks on Ukrainian consumers now pay 414 hrv November 2004 to prepare U.S. policy- DONETSK – An explosion in the signing an expanded coalition deal with ($82 U.S.) per 1,000 cubic meters of gas, makers and the press for what he expect- Zasiadko coal mine in Donetsk on the Party of the Regions, the Socialist whereas the real gas cost is 114 hrv. The ed to be a Yanukovych victory in the September 20 killed at least 13 miners Party and the Communist Party since Verkhovna Rada approved the commis- presidential election. (Ukrayinski and injured 62, UNIAN reported. The early September. Meanwhile, Prime sion with 230 votes, but rejected a candi- Novyny, The Ukrainian Weekly) fate of nearly 30 miners remains Minister Viktor Yanukovych said on date for its chairman proposed by the unknown. Officials said the explosion September 18 that he wants to see an opposition. In addition, deputies from the Putin aide tells Poland to forget past was caused by a mixture of coal powder “effective” opposition in Ukraine. He ruling coalition of the Party of the MOSCOW – President Vladimir and methane. Blasts in the same mine added that a potential law on the opposi- Regions, the Socialist Party and the Putin’s foreign policy aide Sergei killed 50 miners in May 1999, 55 in tion should introduce “a mechanism of Communist Party mandated the commis- Prikhodko said on September 12 that August 2001 and 20 in July 2002. effective control over the actions of the sion to look into a government decision Poland should forget about its past griev- (RFE/RL Newsline) authorities.” (RFE/RL Newsline) to write off debts of the Unified Energy ances against Moscow if it wants better Systems of Ukraine, which Ms. Poroshenko comments on Transdniester relations with it, Reuters reported. He Yanukovych for Transdniester autonomy Tymoshenko headed in 1995-1997. argued that “the current state of Russian- (RFE/RL Newsline) KYIV – Petro Poroshenko, secretary LUHANSK – Prime Minister Viktor Polish cooperation ... lags behind the of Ukraine's National Security and Yanukovych told journalists in Luhansk Prutnik to head state TV/radio high standard of respect and trust [we Defense Council in 2005, said in an on September 18 that autonomous status have] with the majority of other coun- interview with the Kyiv-based Channel 5 for the secessionist Transdniester would KYIV – Prime Minister Viktor tries. This atmosphere is not getting any on September 17 that Transdniestrian be the best way to resolve the region’s Yanukovych on September 12 nominated better because of various slogans and a leader Igor Smirnov had considered the conflict with Moldova, Ukrainian media and the Verkhovna Rada on September constant going back to events that are idea of holding a referendum on the uni- reported. “To my mind, the future pattern 14 approved the candidacy of Edvard real and painful, but are a long way back fication of the breakaway Moldovan should be like that: Transdniester and Prutnik (Party of the Regions) for chair- in the past, and because of a constant region of Transdniester with Ukraine. “I Moldova should divide powers but man of the State Committee on search for someone to blame. This should can confirm that, during my personal remain a single country; there should be Television and Radio. Mr. Prutnik is head be put aside in favor of positive engage- meetings with Smirnov, he more than two parliaments, here and there; and a of the subcommittee on legal safeguards ment.” His remarks are most likely aimed once expressed the intention of holding a certain time should be assigned for solv- of economic, technological and ecologi- at those Germans and other Western referendum on joining Ukraine,” Mr. ing pressing problems,” Mr. Yanukovych Poroshenko said. Furthermore, he called cal security that is part of the parliamen- Europeans who often find Poland's con- said. “Nowhere is [the September 17 ref- tary Committee on National Security and servative government a difficult partner the September 17 referendum in erendum in Transdniester] recognized as Transdniester on secession from the Defense. Mr. Prutnik formerly was an that uncomfortably questions some official, but the people held this referen- Republic of Moldova and a potential advisor to Prime Minister Yanukovych accepted practices and attitudes within dum, and it is perhaps of an advisory merger with Russia a “dangerous prece- during the Kuchma administration and the European Union. Moscow infuriates nature, and we should speak about it with dent.” “It could be easy to move after this prior to that was vice-chairman of the many Poles by what they regard as its respect. But, does it exacerbate the con- to self-determination for Ossetia, Donetsk Oblast Administration headed continuing great-power chauvinist behav- flict or not? I would say yes rather than Abkhazia, and a referendum in Crimea by Mr. Yanukovych. Several deputies ior toward them and its refusal to no,” he added. (RFE/RL Newsline) on secession,” Mr. Poroshenko added. voiced reservations about Mr. Prutnik’s acknowledge Soviet crimes that led to (RFE/RL Newsline) candidacy for the TV/radio post, noting the deaths of thousands of Poles in the EU, Kyiv sign accord on gas, oil meters that it would be better if the position years after the outbreak of World War II. A time-out in coalition talks BRUSSELS – The European Union were filled by a journalist or media (RFE/RL Newsline) KYIV – The Party of the Regions, the and Ukraine on September 14 signed a core of the currently ruling coalition in memorandum of understanding paving Ukraine, has taken a break to study pro- the way for EU financing of oil and gas posals from the pro-presidential Our meters on pipelines traversing Ukraine’s Ukraine for building a broader coalition, borders, Reuters reported. The signing Interfax-Ukraine reported on September took place within the framework of 14. “We have asked for several days to Ukrainian Prime Minister Viktor study a new version of the coalition Yanukovych's visit to Brussels. “This is a agreement. Then we will be prepared to very concrete cooperation scheme to sit at the negotiating table and proceed,” increase transparency, reliability and Party of the Regions lawmaker Yevhen safety of supplies to Ukraine, but also Kushnariov told journalists. Meanwhile, transit to the European Union,” EU Our Ukraine lawmaker Anatolii External Relations Commissioner Benita Matviyenko has accused the Party of the Ferrero-Waldner told journalists after Regions of dragging out the coalition talks with Mr. Yanukovych. The flow of talks and warned that Our Ukraine may Russian gas through Ukraine to Europe join the opposition. According to a poll was briefly disrupted in January when held earlier this month by the Ukrainian Moscow cut off supplies to Ukraine in a Academy of Political Sciences, 39.4 per- dispute over gas pricing. On September cent of Ukrainians support the creation of 13, the European Commission promised a broader coalition by Our Ukraine, the to start a discussion early next year on a Party of the Regions, the Socialist Party broader cooperation agreement with and the Communist Party, while 37 per- Ukraine that could include a free-trade cent oppose such a move. Our Ukraine, deal. (RFE/RL Newsline) which has several ministers in Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych's Cabinet, is Deputies scuffle over gas tariffs probe not a signatory to the coalition agreement KYIV – Lawmakers from the opposi- signed by the three other parties in July. tion Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc on (RFE/RL Newsline) September 13 blocked the parliamentary Tymoshenko organizing opposition bloc rostrum and scuffled with colleagues from the pro-government coalition fol- KYIV – The Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc lowing a vote on a special commission to (YTB) has said it can sign an accord on investigate steep gas-price increases this

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ing foreign policy, political experts said. Western image among western Ukrainians. Jaroslaw Kaczynski expressed the most Yanukovych sets back... “Our president sometimes appears as a U.S. officials didn’t express concern disappointment among foreign officials, (Continued from page 1) ‘lame duck,’ ” said Vitalii Kulyk, director with Mr. Yanukovych’s statement. stating on September 15 that he regretted “I admit that some politicians in this of the Kyiv-based Center for Civil “Ukraine is supposed to decide for Mr. Yanukovych’s decision to delay pur- party, perhaps, have a different vision of Society Research, which is funded by itself how it wants to move forward in its suit of NATO membership. defense and security policies of the French private grants, as well as dona- relations with NATO,” said Sean While Ukraine has demonstrated cold nation. Thus, I would like to say again tions and lecture fees. “It depends on him McCormack, a State Department feet regarding NATO, European Union that this is the basis for pushing our for- if he’s able to keep his spheres of influ- spokesman in Washington. membership has proven a lot more attrac- eign policies forward in this issue,” Mr. ence or lose them. At the moment, there U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William tive to Mr. Yanukovych and his circle of Yushchenko stated are only losses,” he added. Taylor Jr. had expressed the view that a eastern Ukrainian industrial magnates. Mr. Yanukovych’s announcement vio- Several days later, Mr. Yanukovych referendum would be held within the next “We have the firm intention to have lates Ukrainian law on national security, rebuked Mr. Tarasyuk and Mr. Hrytsenko two or three years. Since his appointment, excellent relations with the EU and a sta- which requires taking steps toward full for making statements to the press with- Mr. Taylor has repeated the American ble relationship, which in the long term NATO integration, Mr. Yushchenko said, out consulting him. government’s staunch position that NATO will bring us to European Union acces- and it breeched the Universal of National The prime minister also said he didn’t membership is up for the Ukrainian peo- sion,” Mr. Yanukovych told reporters after Unity which is based on Euro-Atlantic violate the Universal of National Unity. ple to decide in a national referendum. a September 14 visit to European Union aspirations. In his interpretation, the declaration Meanwhile, Bruce Jackson, president headquarters in Brussels that included The declaration states that the NATO explicitly states that Ukraine’s commit- of the Project on Transitional breakfast with External Relations referendum will be held only after all nec- ment to NATO will depend on the results Democracies, told Radio Liberty that Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner. essary procedures have been implemented, of the national referendum. NATO had already decided in the sum- Ms. Ferrero-Walner said Ukraine has including MAP participation for NATO The declaration makes no mention that mer not to extend Ukraine a MAP, based no membership prospects at this moment, entry, according to a statement released by Ukraine must pursue a MAP, Mr. on the lack of public support. but offered to negotiate an enhanced the Our Ukraine bloc the same day. Yanukovych insisted. Therefore, Mr. Yanukovych was cor- agreement that would create closer politi- Minister of Foreign Affairs Borys In fact, the Universal of National rect in determining that Ukraine isn’t cal and economic ties, including closer Tarasyuk said Mr. Yanukovych had over- Unity states the following: ready to proceed with NATO member- cooperation on energy issues and a free- stepped his boundaries as prime minister. “To resolve the question of NATO ship, Mr. Jackson said. “The deciding trade agreement after Ukraine joins the He cited the Constitution of Ukraine, membership based on the results of a moment were this summer’s demonstra- World Trade Organization (WTO). which stipulates that the president sets national referendum, which will be held tions against military training exercises That same day, Mr. Yanukovych agreed the country’s foreign policy. after Ukraine carries out all necessary in Crimea, which convinced everyone to allow the EU to install meters on gas and “His statement can be considered as a procedures.” that some officials are forcing the deci- oil pipelines along Ukraine’s borders to statement of the leader of a faction,” Mr. Some political observers said that Mr. sion too strongly,” he said. help resolve future conflicts about supplies. Tarasyuk said. “As a representative of a Yushchenko was well aware that Mr. All of Ukraine’s major political parties “All that Ukraine performs progress- different faction and party, I can say that Yanukovych was going to make his state- are manipulating perceptions and infor- ing towards the EU receives powerful nobody has canceled the essential priori- ment postponing Ukrainian progress mation for NATO to their own political backing from society,” Prime Minister ties of our government’s foreign policy toward NATO and they planned it togeth- gain, and are responsible for Ukrainians’ Yanukovych said, adding that Ukraine is that the president has underlined.” er as their foreign policy. view of the military alliance, Mr. Jackson capable of balancing its progress towards Minister of Defense Anatolii Hrytsenko, “It was not a surprise at all,” Mr. pointed out. EU membership with its economic inter- who also is appointed by President Kulyk said, adding that government offi- Perhaps Polish Prime Minister ests in the Russian Federation. Yushchenko, referred to Prime Minister cials had decided in late August to delay Yanukovych’s decision as “groundless, NATO membership because of the nega- illogical and even, in my view, mistaken.” tive public sentiment. By allowing Mr. Yanukovych to influ- To appeal to their respective electorates, Got a group? Need The Weekly? ence Ukraine’s foreign policy so drastical- however, they arranged for Mr. Call our subscription department to find out how you may qualify ly, the conflict made Mr. Yushchenko Yanukovych to appear anti-NATO, while appear weak in light of the fact that he’s Mr. Yushchenko rebuking him the next day for a group discount on your Weekly subscriptions. (973) 292-9800 ext. 3042 charged with the responsibility of determin- was orchestrated to maintain his pro-

ATTENTION UKRAINIAN ARTISTS! This is August, and here we are writing about Christmas. The UNA is in the process of collecting art work from Ukrainian artists who wish to participate in the annual UNA Christmas Card Project. In the past few years over 40 Ukrainian artists have shared their art work and participated in the UNA project. Again, we ask artists to contribute their art work, which the UNA will be accepting for reproduction. The theme of the work must be traditional Ukrainian Christmas. In the past artists contributed works in diverse media including oil, watercolor, tempera, graphics, woodcuts, batik ceramic tile, mixed media etc., which added interest and a variety to the collection.

The Ukrainian National Association wishes to promote traditional and con- temporary Ukrainian art and encourage and popularize Ukrainian artists. The UNA will publish over 120,000 cards that will be distributed throughout the USA, Canada and Ukraine.

Please note that all proceeds from the project are designated to support Soyuzivka. The Ukrainian National Foundation, which will assign the funds to Soyuzivka Heritage Foundation, was created by the UNA in 1992. The foundation helps promote humanitarian, cultural and educational programs in the USA, Canada and Ukraine and maintains a 501 (c) (3) status, making all your donations tax-exempt.

We look forward to this year’s artists participating and we welcome and encour- age new talents to get involved and share their work with the community.

Please submit either a slide, photo or original artwork to the UNA Home Office no later than September 30, 2006. E-mail your work to [email protected] or mail it to the UNA at 2200 Route 10, Parsippany, NJ 07054 – Att’n: Oksana Trytjak. For further information call 973-292-9800 x 3071 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2006 No. 39

1. Pavlo Tershakovec (Tryzub), 38.07 2. Victoria Mosuriak (SUM), 36.88 4x50m relay SWIM MEET RESULTS 2. Luke Koryluk (SUM), 40.83 3. Lesia Chopivsky (Tryzub), 45.92 1. Tryzub, 2:29.94 (Continued from page 12) 2. Sitch, 2:40.63 1. Sitch, 1:11.25 4x50m relay 4x50m relay 2. SUM, 1:44.13 1. Sitch/SUM/Tryzub, 2:37.22 1. SUM, 2:33.75 G IRLS 15 AND OVER 2. Tryzub, 2:46.78 BOYS 13-14 BOYS 15 AND OVER 100m individual medley GIRLS 13-14 1. Adriana Lesiuk (Tryzub), 1:15.67 100 m individual medley 100m individual medley 2. Tania Hryhorowych (Sitch), 1:19.89 1. Pavlo Tershakovec (Tryzub), 1:31.16 100m individual medley 1. Gregory Fat (Tryzub), 1:10.14 2. Basil Stolar (SUM), 1:43.58 1. Alexandra Dunigan (SUM), 1:18.91 2. Roman Hirniak (Sitch), 1:14.49 50m freestyle 2. Christine Fat (Tryzub), 1:29.41 1. Adriana Lesiuk (Tryzub), 30.35 50m freestyle 50m freestyle 2. Tania Hryhorowych (Sitch), 32.93 1. Joey Bilkairous (Sitch), 31.90 50m freestyle 1. Roman Hirniak (Sitch), 29.06 3. Katrusia Olchowecky (Tryzub), 32.99 2. Luke Kuryluk (SUM), 34.28 1. Victoria Masuriak (SUM), 32.0 2. Roman Olchowecky (Tryzub), 31.24 3. Andrew Olchowecky (Tryzub), 36.02 2. Alexandra Dunigan (SUM), 32. 3. Danylo Paslawsky (Sitch), 36.18 100m freestyle 3. Christine Fat (Tryzub), 32. 1. Katrusia Olchowecky (Tryzub), 100m freestyle 100m freestyle 1:26.99 1. Joey Bilkairous (Sitch), 1:12.13 100m freestyle 1. Roman Olchowecky (Tryzub), 2. Andrew Olchowecky (Tryzub), 1. Melissa McPhillips (Sitch), 1:41.82 1:16.38 50m backstroke 1:25.70 2. Danylo Paslawsky (Sitch), 1:44.62 1. Tania Hryhorowych (Sitch), 36.16 50m backstroke 3. Alex Puzyk (Sitch), 1:53.38 2. Katrusia Olchowecky (Tryzub), 37.22 50m backstroke 1. Victoria Mosuriak (SUM), 40.15 3. Melanie Cybriwsky (Tryzub), 48.85 1. Joey Bilkairous (Sitch), 36.60 2. Anya Czarny (SUM), 43.90 50m backstroke 2. Basil Stolar (SUM), 41.86 3. Lesia Chopivsky (Tryzub), 45.90 1. Roman Olchowecky (Tryzub), 41.06 50m breaststroke 3. Andrew Olchowecky (Tryzub), 42.39 1. Marusia Chopivsky (Sitch), 46.69 50m breaststroke 50m breaststroke 2. Melanie Cybriwsky (Tryzub), 51.75 50m breaststroke 1. Alexandra Dunigan (SUM), 38.67 1. Roman Hirniak (Sitch), 37.88 1. Pavlo Tershakovec (Tryzub), 44.12 2. Anya Czarny (SUM), 45.73 2. Gregory Fat (Tryzub), 39.17 50m butterfly 2. Basil Stolar (SUM), 44.18 3. Bohdana Stolar (SUM), 51.87 3. Alex Puzyk (Sitch), 52.77 1. Adriana Lesiuk (Tryzub), 33.13 3. Nick Siokalo (Tryzub), 1:05.67 2. Marusia Chopivsky (Tryzub), 39.30 50m butterfly 50m butterfly 50m butterfly 1. Christina Fat (Tryzub), 35.08 1. Gregory Fat (Tryzub), 28.42 4x50m relay 1. Tryzub, 2:32.15

Franko’s... (Continued from page 4) realization of suppressed wishes – could provide material for poetic creativity. Freud wrote about free association of ideas, when the brain’s control center is It’s not too late….DEADLINE EXTENDED TO SEPT 30! inactive, while Franko incorporated the association of his ideas into the process of creating poetry. In Dr. Onyshkevych’s JOIN US ON A 7-DAY FUNDRAISING CRUISE! opinion, “Sviatoslav’s Dream” is one of Designat e yo ur do nat ion to t he Svoboda /The U krainian W eekly Pr ess Fund the examples of how the writer applied o r t he Soy uzivka Heritag e Fo undat ion new ideas on the role of psychoanalysis and the subconscious in creativity, which Franko elaborated on in his work “On Hav e fun and h elp a good caus e! the Secrets of Poetic Creativity.” To conclude, Dr. Onyshkevych noted that it is necessary to go back to Franko’s original language in subsequent academ- ic publications, as the 50-volume set contains inadmissible editing mistakes. In his presentation titled “The Curse of the Touch,” Dr. Rubchak highlighted Franko’s visual depictions and elements of the subconscious in the writer’s intricate Date: March 04 – 11, 2007 reconstruction of human existence and its tragedy. The speaker said he believes that Itinerary : Tampa; Day at Sea; Grand Cayma n; Coz umel; Beliz e; Costa Maya; the beautiful and the grotesque repeatedly Day at Sea; Tampa appear as companions in Franko’s work. Here Franko went beyond other romantic poets, and his being is saturated with con- Cost: Inside cabin: $810.00 pp (p ort & tax includ ed) frontations and conflicts. Outside c abin: $940.00 pp (port & t ax included) Possibly Franko borrowed from Obstructed Balcony cabin: $990.00 pp (port & t ax included) Baudelaire the idea that, in literature and Unobstruc ted Balcony cabin: $1090.00 pp (port & tax included) art, everything can be used as a subject, that there is nothing that cannot be Single/T riple & Quad rates upon r equest described or felt in a literary work. Ergo, Franko’s naturalistic depictions of prison- Please note: Ab ove rates includ e donation to the UNA ins titution of your choice! ers’ conditions and necrophiliac motives Carnival Cruise lines w ill also ma ke a donati on for each per son (double occ upancy cabin) in childhood and love, the painful details of a hungry childhood, and neurotic pho- Acti vi ti es: Fun Gr oup Activities and Events! bias of “Boa Constrictor’s” hero. Key words and phrases, such as “stifling heat,” “disgust,” “slime,” “snail,” Ship: Carniva l Cruise L ines “ Miracle” “cholera,” “obscenity,” “skull,” are the best examples of the demonic powers that Hurry! Space is limited! A small dep osit will guar antee your cabin and a f un packed vacation! visit Halychyna’s primitive mines and the Boryslav ghetto. $250.00 per person deposit due by Sept. 30, 2006 Dr. Rubchak said he believes that * Make all d eposits paya ble to “ Zenia’s Travel Club LLC” Franko, the prose-writer and the play- * Price based on double occupancy wright, was a creator and follower of the * Insurance, gratuities and airfare additional literary fashions of his time. Without a * For m ore details call Zenia Broz yna 201-2 18-1 114 or Chris Bilanycz 973-2 85-50 06 doubt, his texts interact with Zola and Dostoyevsky – European modernism. Zenia’s Tra vel Club LLC , 46 Muirfield Rd., Jackson, NJ 08527; Because of this, the emergence of Franko on the Ukrainian and European cultural Phone 201-218 -1114; E mail [email protected] scene requires new research based on the broader context of his time. No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2006 19

First Ukrainian North American Ukrainian Sport Federation of U.S.A. and Canada (USCAK) student of the year is selected NEW YORK – Boyan Makarenko is the Kobzarska Sich Bandura Camp in 2006 Chess Tournament first annual Ukrainian North American Emlenton, Pa. He is currently preparing to Student of the Year. The USA/USA Program perform with “Bandura Downtown” in its Open to all chess players with any Ukrainian connection: 5SS, G/30 of the Coordinating Committee to Aid 2007 concert commemorating the 100th Prize Fund: $250, $100, $50 for best U2000 and $50 for best junior player under 18 Ukraine Inc. (USA) sponsors the award. anniversary of the birth of Hryhory Kytasty. Criteria for the award in its first year This fall, Mr. Makarenko is beginning When: Saturday, October 7, 2006 were: grades, SAT scores and a series of his college education at the School of Where: St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, 308 Fillmore Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14206 interviews. The 2006 award carries a Engineering and Applied Science at the Entry fee: $25 ($15 for juniors) Advance entry appreciated. Please make check prize of $1,000. University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. payable to St. Nicholas and mail to the address above. Mr. Makarenko is a 2006 graduate of While in college, he plans to row light- Registration: 11:15 - 11:45 a.m. Fordham Preparatory High School in the weight crew and to perform on the bandura. Rounds: 12:00, 1:30, 3:00, 4:30, 6:00. Only one 1/2 pt bye available and must be Bronx. While a student there, he attained a The USA/USA Program has been in requested at entry. Late arrivals will have to take 1/2 pt bye in first round. 3.95 unweighted GPA. He took seven AP existence since 1992. It has been an inte- Play: USCF Rated (regular and quick play) classes, ranging from Latin to statistics. gral part of the Coordinating Committee Info: Rev. Marijan Procyk 716-830-3920 (cell) or 716-852-7566; He received General Excellence to Aid Ukraine (USA) since 1995. It email: [email protected] Directions: Rt. 90 – Rt. 190 N (toward Peace Bridge and Canada) – exit 4 (Smith & Fillmore). Awards in all four years of his study at helps gifted students in Ukraine obtain Stay on Fillmore. On third light Oneida St. (after Seneca and Clinton) turn left Fordham Prep and graduated as a mem- full four-year college scholarships to into school parking lot. ber of the National Honor Society. Upon leading English-language boarding graduation he also received the New schools and full four-year scholarships to York State Comptroller’s Award for his colleges in the United States. school work in mathematics and science. 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Most recently, he The USA/USA Program is a benefici- Telephone: (800) 204-4198, Fax: (800) 204-4193 successfully auditioned to become a candi- ary of the 501 (c) 3 status of the www.ombudsman.poste-canada-post.com date member of the Ukrainian Bandurist Coordinating Committee to Aid Ukraine Chorus of Detroit and attended the (USA). 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2006 No. 39 No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2006 21

New UNA... (Continued from page 1) General Assembly to help get the UNA name out among the Ukrainian community. The treasurer’s report came in the form of two PowerPoint presentations: one on the UNA’s investments and the other on the Soyuzivka Heritage Foundation. Ms. Lisovich said the UNA’s total investment portfolio is nearly $43 mil- lion and noted that the goal for 2006- 2007 is to boost the UNA’s bottom line by $500,000 by increasing the invest- ment yield. Speaking of the Soyuzivka Heritage Foundation, she pointed out that since April, when membership in the founda- tion was announced, $45,000 in member- ship fees has been collected. Furthermore, total donations to the foundation in the UNA executive officers, (from left) Treasurer Roma Lisovich, First Vice-President Zenon Holubec, President Stefan Kaczaraj, first half of 2006 were $100,000. National Secretary Christine Kozak and Second Vice-President Michael Koziupa during the General Assembly meeting. The special meeting of the General Assembly established the following auditors and advisors discussed the reports Presidentess Genevieve Zerebniak, former promote the UNA.” His optimism was standing committees, which are to func- presented by three of the standing commit- Advisor Andrew Keybida, and Branch shared by his fellow Home Office execu- tion for the full four-year term of the tees that had had a chance to meet: Secretaries Roman Forostyna, Paul Fuga, tives, who said they were impressed with General Assembly (2006-2010): Canadian Affairs, Organizing and Fraternal. Roman Prypchan and Vasyl Kolodchin. the willingness of the new General Financial Committee: Mr. Serba, Ms. As well, they approved the UNA budg- After the conclusion of the special Assembly to get together and work for Lisovich, Mr. Holubec, Mr. Koziupa and et for 2007, which foresees improvement meeting of the UNA General Assembly, the good of the UNA, while looking at Mr. Groch; in the UNA’s bottom line thanks to President Kaczaraj commented: “We have creative new approaches to promote the Organizing Committee: Mr. Kozak, increases in investment yields and sales a good group of advisors who can help us 112-year-old fraternal organization. Ms. Horbaty, Ms. Lew, Mr. Kukuruza of insurance and annuities, as well as new and Mr. Fil; efficiencies at the Home Office. Fraternal Committee: Ms. Czerkas, In keeping with tradition, the General Ms. Horbaty and Mr. Oscislawski; Assembly’s meeting was opened on Canadian Affairs Committee: Mr. Groch, Saturday morning, September 16, with a Ms. Lew, Mr. Serba, Mr. Kachkowski, Ms. Czerkas and Mr. Kaczaraj; brief ceremony honoring Taras Publications Committee: Honorary Shevchenko, Ukraine’s most renowned Members of the General Assembly Taras poet, who is the patron of the UNA, the Szmagala Sr. and Myron Kuropas, Mr. singing of the national anthems of the Holubec and Mr. Koziupa. United States, Canada and Ukraine, as Soyuzivka Committee: Ms. Lew, Ms. well as Shevchenko’s “Zapovit” (testa- èðÓÒËÏÓ ‚Ò¥ı Á‡ˆ¥Í‡‚ÎÂÌËı Ô·ÒÚÓ‚Ëı Czerkas, Mr. Fil, Mr. Kachkowski, Ms. ment), a prayer led by Canadian Director ˛Ì‡˜ÓÍ, flÍ¥ ·‡Ê‡˛Ú¸ ‰Â·˛ÚÛ‚‡ÚË Horbaty and Ms. Lisovich. Groch and welcoming remarks by the ̇ Ô·ÒÚÓ‚ÓÏÛ ·‡Î˛ ÒÚ‡Ìˈi 粇ðÍÛ, Members of the Auditing Committee, UNA president. Á„ÓÎÓ¯Û‚‡ÚËÒfl ‰Ó Ô. ßðËÌË íÛðËÌÒ¸ÍÓª who do not serve on standing committees A moment of silence was observed in (908) 647-0758 due to their duties as auditors, reserve the memory of the UNA activists who had right to participate in the committees’ passed away since the beginning of the meetings and communications. year: former Supreme President Joseph During their meeting on Sunday, Lesawyer, Second Vice-President Eugene September 17, UNA executive officers, Iwanciw, former Supreme Vice-

This means Kyiv has given the cold è·ÒÚ-èðËflÚ Á‡ÔðÓ¯Ûπ Ç‡Ò Yanukovych... shoulder to those NATO member-states – ̇ (Continued from page 2) led by the United States and Poland, èãÄëíéÇàâ ÅÄãú foreseeable future be limited to cutting among others – who were preparing to red tape, visa fees and waiting times. indicate at the alliance’s November flÍËÈ ‚¥‰·Û‰ÂÚ¸Òfl Ukraine itself must sign up to a read- summit in Riga that a membership 3 βÚÓ„Ó 2007 ð. mission treaty obliging it to take back invitation is in the offing. Ukraine’s Hanover Marriott, Whippany, NJ illegal immigrants who reach the EU via relations with NATO are, in the words of its territory. one NATO diplomat, now “on ice.” The EU was also keen to win assur- ances from the Ukrainian prime minister that Kyiv will continue its strict enforce- ment of controls on the border with Moldova’s breakaway region of Transdniester. Mr. Yanukovych said Ukraine will continue supporting the peace plan put forth last year by the country’s president, Viktor Yushchenko. Finnish Foreign Minister Tuomioja on September 17 took pains to acknowledge that the fact that Mr. Yanukovych hails from the pro-Russian camp in Ukraine will not in itself hamper cooperation with the EU. “We [also] covered relations with Russia, because our common view and understanding is that there is no contra- diction between Ukraine’s good relations with Russia and good relations with Europe – and neither with [the] EU’s good relations with Russia,” Mr. Tuomioja said. “So, we do not see any competition in this respect.” However, Mr. Yanukovych revealed his pro-Russian colors while visiting NATO headquarters the same day. The Ukrainian prime minister told NATO ambassadors that his country wants to move step by step on plans to join the alliance because of public opposition. 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2006 No. 39 No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2006 23 OUT AND ABOUT

September 30 End-of-summer celebration, Ukrainian October 7 Diocesan Ball, St. Josephat Ukrainian Passaic, NJ Center of Passaic, 973-779-4017 Parma, OH Cathedral Astrodome, 440-888-8761

September 30 St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Catholic Church October 7 Chess tournament, sponsored by the Utica, NY Festival, 315-735-5138 Buffalo, NY Ukrainian Sports Federation of the U.S.A. and Canada, St. Nicholas Church Hall, September 30 “The Political Language in Today’s Ukraine: 716-830-3920 or 716-852-7566 New York The Experience of the 2004-2006 Elections,” lecture by Prof. Antonina Berezovenko, October 8 Centennial of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Shevchenko Scientific Society, Chicago Catholic Church, concert of Ukrainian 212-254-5130 sacred music featuring bass Stefan Szkafarowsky, 773-276-4537 September 30 Benefit concert featuring singer Nina Jenkintown, PA Matviyenko, sponsored by Ukrainian October 10 Festival of Ukrainian song, benefiting the National Women’s League of America Stamford, CT Cathedral of the Resurrection in Kyiv, Branch 90, Ukrainian Educational and St. Basil Seminary, 203-324-4578 Cultural Center, 215-663-1166 th Sept. 30 – Oct.1 Sisters of St. Basil 75 annual pilgrimage, Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Priority is given to events Fox Chase Manor, PA Basilian Spirituality Center, 215-379-3998 advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly. However, we also welcome submissions from all our readers; please send e-mail to [email protected]. Items will be October 1 Hetman Awards banquet, Ukrainian Youth published at the discretion of the editors and as space allows; photos will be Edmonton Unity Complex, 780-414-1624 considered. Please note: items will be printed a maximum of two times each.

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Sunday, October 1 performed in an acoustically rich Soyuzivka’s Datebook Byzantine landmark, St. Nicholas WASHINGTON: Ukrainian National Ukrainian Catholic Church, located on September 29-30, 2006 N ovember 10-12, 2006 Women’s League of America Branch 78 Rice Street and Oakley Boulevard, one Plast Sorority “Spartanky” Annual Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization invites the young and young-at-heart to its block north of Chicago Avenue. Donation: Meeting “Orlykiada” annual Children’s Masquerade. Children $15. For information call 773-275-4537. should come dressed in costumes and September 29-October 1, 2006 November 19, 2006 ready to have fun. They will play, sing, Sunday, October 22 KLK Weekend, General Meeting Family Reunion dance and participate in a special and Banquet children’s show by popular entertainer SOUTH BOUND BROOK, N.J.: A Ellenville Co-op Nursery School Olya Chodoba-Fryz. Children’s snacks Ukrainian Fall Festival will be held at 11 Fundraising Auction October 7, 2006 will be provided; refreshments will be for a.m.-6 p.m. at the Ukrainian Cultural sale. The event will be held at 2:30-5 p.m. Center, 135 Davidson Ave. Featured will Wedding November 22-26, 2006 at the Ukrainian National Shrine of the be music and performances by the Family Reunion Holy Family, 4250 Harewood Road NE, Voloshky Dance Ensemble, Barvinok October 13-15, 2006 Washington, DC 20017. Admission: $10 Dance Group and Kalynonka Bandura Plast Sorority “Ti Scho Hrebli Rvut” November 23, 2006 per person or child over the age of 1 Duet; children’s activities; a marketplace Annual Meeting and Thanksgiving Feast (includes snack and goody bag). For more featuring amber and beaded jewelry, 80th Anniversary information contact Tunia Gast-Yearout, Ukrainian embroidery, ceramics, pysanky, UNA Secretarial Courses November 25, 2006 [email protected] or 703-430-2693. glass art, scarves, Ukrainian crafts and 90th Birthday Party souvenirs, CDs, DVDs, videos, T-shirts O ctober 14, 2006 NEW YORK: “Managing the and athletic gear; a food court; a raffle; Road Rally Archaeological Heritage at the National and museum tours. Get your Christmas December 1-3, 2006 Preserve of Tauric Chersonesos: Problems shopping done early. Visit our marketplace Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization October 21, 2006 and Perspectives,” a lecture and slideshow for unique gifts. Admission is $5 for KPS Vidprava Stanychnykiv presentation by Taissa Bushnell, project adults; free for children. For more infor- Wedding coordinator for cultural heritage manage- mation contact Sophia Bilinsky, 610-925- December 24, 2006 ment at Chersonesos for the Institute of 4772 or [email protected]. October 27-29, 2006 Traditional Ukrainian Christmas Eve Classical Archaeology at the University of H alloween Weekend with children’s Supper Texas at Austin, will take place at 2 p.m. at ADVANCE NOTICE costume parade, haunted house, The Ukrainian Museum, 222 E. Sixth St., costume zabava and more December 31, 2006 New York, NY 10003. The event is co- Sunday, November 5 Club Suzie-Q Fall Weekend sponsored by Branch 113 of the Ukrainian New Year’s Eve Extravaganza National Women’s League of America. NEW YORK: A benefit luncheon for the November 4, 2006 Admission: $15; $10 for seniors and stu- Ukrainian Catholic University featuring Wedding dents; 10 percent discount for museum Father Borys Gudziak Ph.D., rector, will members. RSVP (recommended) to 212- be held at the Ukrainian National Home, 228-0110 or [email protected]. 140 Second Ave. For more information call the Ukrainian Catholic Education Saturday, October 7 Foundation, 773-235-8462.

NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific Sunday, November 12 Society invites all to a lecture by Gennadi Poberezny (Rutgers University) titled CHICAGO: A benefit luncheon for the To book a room or event call: (845) 626-5641, ext. 140 “Separatism Defused: Decentralization as Ukrainian Catholic University featuring 216 Foordmore Road P.O. Box 529 a Tool for Accommodating Regionalism.” Father Borys Gudziak Ph.D., rector, will Kerhonkson, NY 12446 The lecture will take place at the society’s be held at the Ukrainian Cultural Center, E-mail: [email protected] building, 63 Fourth Ave. (between Ninth 2247 W. Chicago Ave. For more Website: www.Soyuzivka.com and 10th streets) at 5 p.m. For additional information call the Ukrainian Catholic information call 212-254-5130. Education Foundation, 773-235-8462.

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CHICAGO: “Centennial!” – a concert of WARREN, Mich.: A benefit luncheon for Are you still reading your mother’s Ukrainian sacred music with bass Stefan the Ukrainian Catholic University featur- Szkafarowsky, six Chicago Ukrainian ing Myroslav Marynovych, senior vice- copy of The Ukrainian Weekly? choruses, a symphony orchestra and rector of the Ukrainian Catholic soloists – will mark the 100th anniversary University, will be held at the Ukrainian of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Parish. Cultural Center, 26601 Ryan Road. For The 2 p.m. concert will feature the lush more information call the Ukrainian How adult of you. harmonies of Mykola Lysenko, Kyrylo Catholic Education Foundation, 773-235- Stetsenko, Dmytro Bortniansky and others 8462.

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