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ENGLISH LANGUAGE WEEKLY EDITION У VOL. LXXXIV ШNO. 198 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11,1977 25 CENT? Over 1,200 Youths Tennis Nationals at Soyuzivka Attendroinio SUMA Rallyn Week ELLENviLLE, N.Y.—Two months arch Josyf 1, primate of the "Pomisna" Draw Record Entries of summer activities at the Ukrainian Ukrainian Catholic Church. American Youth Association camp The rally officially opened on Satur– here came to an end last weekend with day morning when Jaroslaw Petryk, Swimming Meet Enters 3rd Decade the traditional SUMA Labor Day commander of the rally and sports Weekend "Zdvyh". chairman of the SUMA Executive Over 1,200 youths representing 16 Board, called to order the columns of branches in the east, and another 12,000 youths. guests took part in the three-day pro- All day Saturday and Sunday, the gram, which included concerts, reviews, sports field was teeming with activity of sports meets and dances. youthful athletes, as sports fans The theme of this year's rally was watched the annual volleyball matches. "Freedom for Ukraine is Our Goal," A highlight of the sports events was a and the activities were conducted in soccer game between the SUM "Strila" observance of the 70th anniversary of team from Montreal, Que., and the the birth of Gen. Roman Shukhevych– SUMA "Krylati" team from Yonkers, Taras Chuprynka, commander-in-chief N.Y. "Krylati", which competes in the of the Ukrainian insurgent Army second division of the New Yprk-New (UPA), the 35th anniversary of the Jersey based German American Soccer creation of the UPA, and the 60th League, blanked "Strila" 3:0. anniversary of the ordination of Patri– (Continued on page 4) Tennis players and swimmers line up on the lower courts for the opening ceremonies. KERHONKSON, N.Y.– With entry A record of 153 players registered for records falling to the wayside and this year's tourney, forcing the comrnit– competition the keenest ever, the 22nd tee, composed of Bohdan Rak, chief annual national tennis championships, umpire, Roman Rakotchyj, Sr., direc– held at Soyuzivka during the Labor tor, George Sawchak and Zenon Day weekend, September 2-5, produced Snylyk, members, to pre-empt the new winners in eight of the 12 groups accepted method of seedings and plac– and a host of outstanding players who ings and add nine others to that select are bound for stardom on the Ukrainian group in the men's division. Priority tennis scene. was given to those players who could With crowds in excess of 3,000 hover– not make it on Friday, in line with the ing on the grassy malls above the format adopted in 1971, thus ensuring estate's six hard courts and milling that all players would be able to take around the swimming pool Saturday, part in what is an open tournament. September 3, to watch 71 youths strok– Consequently, 28 men had to battle it ing their way to UNA medals in 16 out Friday at Soyuzivka in two rounds. events and three relays, the meet got The seven that were left joined the 25 for underway Friday, September 2, with a field of 32, which played two rounds A segment of the participants of the 1977 SUMA "Zdvyh" during the opening the preliminary round in the men's on the courts of the New York State ceremonies. division of the tennis tourney. (Continued on page 8) Communities Mobilize For September 18th Rally NEW YORK, N.Y.– With seven days to go before the September 18th The UCCA headquarters, the coordinator of the manifestation, also urged manifestation in defense of the rights of Ukraine here, Ukrainian its branches in 34 cities in New York, New Jersey, Conneticut and communities in the northeastern section of the country are well into Pennsylvania, to charter buses for the trip to New York. mobilizing their residents for the rally, learned the UCCA headquarters here. Branches in Philadelphia, Newark-lrvington, New Haven and Hartford, in addition to local organizations which are spearheading the mobilization, among others, are already organizing buses for the rally. several national bodies have issued appeals to their membership to attend the A highlight of the manifestation will be the appearance of Dr. Mikhail manifestation. Shtern, a former Ukrainian political prisoner. Dr. Shtern, who is of Jewish heritage, was a physician in vynnytsia before The Supreme Executive Committee of the Ukrainian National Associa– he was arrested by the KGB. He was sentenced on trumped up charges of tion, in an appeal titled "Freedom Has No Pricetag," called on its members to bribery to eight years in prison because his sons wanted to emigrate to israel. take part in the rally to show Ukrainian American solidarity with the Ludmyla Alekseyeva and Andriy Hryhorenko, Russian and Ukrainian, dissi– persecuted human rights advocates in Ukraine. dents, respectively, will also attend. Other appeals were made by the executive offices of the Organization for The rally is slated to begin at 1:00 p.m., at 59th Street and Fifth Avenue. the Defense of Four Freedoms of Ukraine, the Organization for the Re-birth The crowd will then move down Fifth Avenue to Bryant Park at 42nd Street of Ukraine, Plast, the Ukrainian American Youth Association, the and Avenue of the Americas. Federation of Ukrainian Student Organizations of America, and the After a brief program there the participants will march to Hammerskjold veterans of the First Division of the Ukrainian National Army. Plaza, opposite the United Nations at 47th Street and First Avenue. Rally in Defense of Ukrainian Rights - Sunday, September 18,1977, New York City - Be There! THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER І I, 1977 No. 198

Rudenko indicts Russian Chauvinism Says Fate of Ukrainian Helsinki Watchers Rests with West Probably foreseeing that the ex- tenced to seven years incarceration tent of Russification in Ukraine will and five years exile.) increase before it will die down, My– "And then someone wanted to kola Rudenko appealed in mid- make a correction in my life, im– November last year to "people of mediately after the establishment goodwill'9 for assistance. of the Group, on the night of in a statement written by the head November 10th, someone hurled of the Ukrainian Public Group to several large bricks through the win– Promote the implementation of the dow of my apartment," wrote Helsinki Accords on November 14, Rudenko. 1976, just five days after the crea– He said that the bricks were tion of the group in Kiev, Rudenko "sharp and heavy", and they were wrote that the fate of the Ukrainian meant for'' my head''. Helsinki watchers rests with the Rudenko was not at home that West. evening, but Oksana Meshko, the A copy of Rudenko's strong in– mother of Oleksander Serhiyenko, a dictment of Russian chauvinism in political inmate in the viadimir Pri– the Soviet Union, which was clan– son, was wounded in the attack. destinely circulated in Ukraine, was "Neighbors said the house shook made public in the West by the press for several minutes during the bar- service of the Ukrainian Supreme rage. They thought it.was an earth- Liberation Council (abroad). quake," recounted Rudenko. "From under the thick iceberg of Rudenko wrote that the police did chained spirituality a child of free– not catch the perpetrators and did dom fearfully raises its head. Will not file a report of the incident. One they destroy it in a barbarian-like officer said, Rudenko wrote, that method, or will it survive - this de– "not much attention should be paid pends on you, people of goodwill," to this little incident, after all, no The 57-year-old Ukrainian one was killed." human rights advocate began his "1 live in the suburbs, in the charges against Russification by The photo above shows some of the bricks which were thrown through the woods. Many times viP's come stating that the Ukrainian language windows of Mykola Rudenko's apartment in a Kiev suburb. through the area hunting for wild is rarely heard on the streets of Kiev. boars. І certainly hope that a situ– He said that Ukrainian is also infre– the creation of the Ukrainian repub– Russian language." ation, which, according to the Kiev quently heard in schools and lic, which had the right to join or "if that is not so, then the idea of militia, would warrant attention, scholarly institutions. withdraw from a union with Russia. 'Soviet' becomes unnatural and un– does not occur. That is why 1 appeal "We are told that that is the way While admitting to his belief in favorable," wrote Rudenko. to you, people of goodwill, support it must be, that a 'new nation' - the the sincerity of the Russian people, The Ukrainian poet explained us with your words," wrote Soviet nation was created. And for Rudenko scored the Russian chauvi– that the Helsinki watchdog group Rudenko. some reason this 'new nation' must nists "who turned the sacred treaty was formed in Kiev because Ukraine He said that the Kiev group does not speak either Lithuanian, Byelo– between Ukraine and Russia into a was being omitted from international not have any political goals. Their russian or Ukrainian," wrote worthless piece of paper." gatherings and treaties. only goal, wrote Rudenko, is hu– Rudenko. "We are being told that "Soon Svyatoslav Karavansky, He said that Ukraine is con– manitarian. He wants to see the the Soviet language is the Russian who is my age, will complete his 13- sidered a sovereign state within the "implementation of the Helsinki language, and only the Russian lan– year-sentence. But valentyn Moroz, United Nations, but on August 1, Accords Nyith regard to human guage. And if you do not agree, Yyacheslav Chornovil, vasyl 1975, Ukraine was forgotten when rights." then you will find yourself in prison Lisovy, Oleksander Serhiyenko, and the Final Act of the Conference of "But we cannot forget about the or a psychiatric asylum." hundreds of others are still languish– Securfty and Cooperation in Europe national question. The majority of Rudenko based his argumentation ing in prisons, concentration camps, was signed in Helsinki, Finland. Ukrainian political prisoners were on the works of Lenin, who wrote or psychiatric asylums. For what? "Maybe the world long ago be– sentenced for alleged or true nation– that all nations of the former Tsarist Only because they believed that we came convinced that Ukraine's alism. And it is exactly this 'Ukrai– empire freely decided to enter into a were equal partners," wrote membership in the U.N. was a Stali– nian nationalism' that is feared by union. Rudenko further added that Rudenko. nist tactic, inherited now by the new the government, which considers it- Lenin said that he and the Council He angrily wrote that the Ukrai– leaders of Russia," wrote Rudenko. self Soviet," wrote Rudenko. of National Commissars approved nian language is "just as good as the "Even now many in the West still He also disproved allegations that refer to our multi-national state as the Ukrainian group is a branch of 'Russia.' " the Moscow group. Rudenko said This fallacy, said Rudenko, is only that relations between the two vira Lisova Tells to the advantage of the Russian groups'are based on "friendship chauvinists. and cooperation, not subordina– Rudenko wrote that of all the tion." Of New Repressions members of the Kiev Group, at that Saying that the Ukrainian group NEW YORK, N.Y.—vira Lisova, connections to prisons or concentration time he was the only one who did attempts to establish contacts with the wife of the incarcerated Ukrainian camps. not yet experience confinement in a Russian democrats, Rudenko said rights activist, vasyl Lisovy, told wes– Lisova, nonetheless, went to Mos– psychiatric asylum, or other penal that friendly relations between Uk– tern reporters in Moscow on June 22nd cow, where she participated in the press facility. (Since writing the appeal, raine and Russia are undermined by of the uninterrupted repressions against conference, along with Tatiana Khoro– Rudenko was arrested and sen– chauvinism. socalled nonconformists in Ukraine, dovych, Malva Landa, viadimir Sle– reported the press service of the Ukrai– pak, v. Turchyn, Andrei Sakharov, and nian Supreme Liberation. Council others. (abroad). The wife of the 42-year-old Ukrainian Lisova centered her remarks on the political prisoners said that her husband СВОБОДА ,dfeSYOBODA fate of her husband, who up until a few was transferred to Kiev for a second УШРАЇНСЬКИЙ ЩОАІННМК ^ЯВ^ UKRAINIAN О AILV days before the press conference was round of "intense re-education". FOUNDED 1893 incarcerated in the Perm region con– Lisovy is suffering from neuroder– centration camps. Ukrainian newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association, inc.. at 30 Montgomery matitis, eczema and hepatitis, said his Street. Jersey City. N.J. 07302. daily except Mondays and holidays. She said that her husband's health is wife. TELEPHONES: rapidly deteriorating and prison offi– He contracted neurodermatitis in Svoboda U.N.A. ciais are contributing to this decline. 1975 during his confinement in the (201)434-0237 (201)451-2200 Lisova said that she was to have a Mordovian camps. He was locked up (201)434-0807 meeting with Lisovy on June 23rd, but there after returning from his first from New York (212) 227-5250 two hours before she and her five-year- round of re-education in Kiev, said his from New York (212) 227-4125 (212)227-5251 old child were to leave Kiev the KGB wife. Subscription rates for THE UKRA1N1AN WEEKLY 56.00 per year called to tell her that Lisovy was Lisova said that during that time he UNA Members transferred from the camp. underwent many interrogations with 52.50 per year Since there are no direct links be– party and secret police officials, who THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Editor: Zenon Snylyk tween Kiev and the penal facilities in the attempted to pressure him into recant– P.O. Box 346, Jersey City, N.J. 07303 Ass't Editor: lhor Dtaboha Soviet Union, relatives of political ing his views. Co-workers and family Editorial Ass't: RomaSochan prisoners must travel to Moscow for rail (Continued on page 3) No. 198 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER n, 1977 з Dr. Kuropas' Book Barred Freedom Has No Pricetag! From Moscow Fair Appeal of the Supreme Executive Committee MOSCOW, USSR.-Dr. Myron Soviet officials said that any books Kuropas' 86-page monograph entitled which are contradictory to Soviet law of the Ukrainian National Association "The Ukrainians in America" was one would be seized by the customs officials. of nine American books barred from Organizers of the international display Freedom has no pricetag! it never had one for our ancestors, and it does the first Moscow Book Fair by Soviet washed their hands of which books not now have one for our brothers and sisters in subjugated, but officials. would be allowed into the Soviet Union undaunted Ukraine. They are proving this with their lives, their struggle, Published in 1972 by the Lerner saying that it was completely up to the and their sacrifices. Publications Company of Minneapolis, customs agents. One official said during The mass Ukrainian Manifestation in defense of the rights of Ukraine, Minn., the book deals primarily with a recent television interview that Soviet which is being organized by the Ukrainian. Congress. Committee of the Ukrainian settlement in America customs agents are well versed in literature and can judge the nature of America and its branches on the eastern seaboard Sunday, September 18, from its earliest days to the present. The book also briefly outlines Ukrainian the publication. has as its objective to remind the world of this sacrifice, and to support history from the Kiev-Rus period to the There representatives of American President Jimmy. Carter and his Administration in their campaign to Communist takeover. defend the rights of the Ukrainian people in their ancestral lands, which publishing firms met on opening day Other books seized by Soviet customs with Boris 1. Stukalin, head of the have been brutally trampled by the Soviet captors. officials include: "The Jews in Ameri– Soviet publishing industry, to find out We appeal to members of the UNA in the eastern section of the United ca," "The Czechs and Slovaks in Ameri– why the nine books were confiscated. States to actively participate in this Manifestation, and thereby show our ca," "Politics and Government," "The He said at a news conference that day solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Ukraine, and with all peoples for Secret Police in Lenin's Russia," "The that certain books "were found to whom freedom has no pricetag, and who are ready to sacrifice everything Sino-Soviet Conflict and Eastern Eu– contradict the spirit of the exhibition." in its attainment. rope," "images of an Era: the American Poster, 1945-75," "Animal Farm," and On Wednesday, September 7, The Supreme Executive Committee "1984." Ukrainian Weekly attempted to contact Several hundred copies of an annual Soviet officials in New York City and Ukrainian National Association catalogue, "University Press Books for Washington, D.C., for a comment on Secondary School Libraries," were also the expulsions. Jersey City, September, 1977. confiscated. in the end, the public relations office The Moscow Book Fair opened on of the Soviet U:N. Mission, the infor– Monday, September 6, with the partici– mation officer at the Soviet Embassy, pation of 1,500 publishing firms from 63 the switchboard operator at the Soviet countries, including 900 from the West. Artymyshyn Heads Division Yets Embassy, and the Soviet Embassy's Much controversy has surrounded cultural division officer either refused to the Book Fair, with many American comment on the Fair or suggested a GLEN SPEY, N.Y.—Bohdan Arty– headed by Yuriy Tys-Krokhmaliuk of publishing companies refusing to dis– different number to call. myshyn of Philadelphia was elected to a Detroit. play their publications. They claimed two-year term as president of the Working sessions of the conference, that Soviet censors would refuse certain Dr. Kuropas is a Supreme Adivsorof veterans of the First Division of the as well as a dinner and dance, were held books. Other companies did partici– the Ukrainian National Association Ukrainian National Army at the orga– Saturday. On Sunday, participants pate, leaving questionable books at and former legislative assistant to Sen. nization's 15th national conference, attended Divine Liturgies and attended home. Bob Dole (R-Kan.). held here at the "verkhovyna" resort an afternoon concert. during Labor Day weekend. The New York branch of the Yeter– The 63 delegates to the conference ans of the First Division of the Ukrai– gave a vote of confidence and commen– nian National Army hosted and plan– Sen. Dole Meets dation to the outgoing executive board ned the conference. With Andrew Fedynsky

Yiro Lisova... (Continued from page 2) members were also brought into per– until now he spent half of his sentence in suade him to denounce his writings. the concentration camp prison. Lisova said that among those who Lisova also told of the fates of visited her husband was Lisovy's sister. Yevhen Proniuk and Mykaylyna Ko– According to the wife, soon after tsiubynska. Lisovy's arrest, her sister-in-law severed Proniuk, according to Lisova, is near contact with the family, saying "there death. She said that he can barely walk, are no problems worth going to jail for." he gets out of bed with difficulty, and he Lisovy was told by the officials that walks by propping himself up against he must renounce his views, otherwise the wall. he cannot work and live in freedom. His Lisova said that Proniuk is suffering wife reasserted during the press confer– from acute tuberculosis. His family ence that Lisovy will never do that members pleaded with the authorities to Sen. Bob Dole (R-Kan.), left, chats with Andrew Fedynsky, center. Standing right because he feels that they are the correct release him on humane grounds, but the is Alda Whitt, legislative assistant to Sen. Dole. Marxist and Communist beliefs. request was turned down. Lisova said that the KGB also ha– Proniuk worked in the institute of WASHINGTON, D.C.-Senator Mr. Fedynsky was informed: "You are rassed her. demanding that she con– Philosophy of the Ukrainian Academy Bob Dole (R-Kan.), met Tuesday, being arrested not for what you have vince her husband to recant as did lvan of Sciences up until his arrest. August 23, with Andrew Fedynsky, a done, but for what you are going to do". Dziuba. She said that the authorities Lisova said that M. Kotsiubynska member of the Helsinki Guarantees for Further protests by Mr. Fedynsky that consider his letter to the Central Com– recently became the target of harass– Ukraine Committee. Mr. Fedynsky is a this was a right under the Helsinki Final mittee of the CPSU in defense of the ment by the KGB. As a result of the member of the Senator's Helsinki Act drew a retort from the arresting January 1972 arrested Ukrainian rights arrests of Mykola Matusevych and Ethnic Advisory Council. officer that "during the conference, advocates his biggest crime. Myroslav Marynovych, her apartment Mr. Fedynsky reported on his recent there aren't any rights". in May 1977, the KGB attempted to was searched by the secret police. trip to Belgrade by himself and three Sen. Dole indicated that he would be create antagonism against Lisova by other members of their monitoring going to Belgrade sometime in the fall The KGB found a copy of the memo– group. As members of the Ukrainian after the conference has reconvened. spreading rumors among her relatives randum of the Kiev Public Group to that she was receiving food and clothing information Service, they were able to The Senator commented wryly; "1 Promote the implementation of the meet with the official Yugoslav delega– wonder what fate awaits me if 1 also try from abroad. They tried to prove that Helsinki Accords, and when asked this meant she was a spy. tion and present their views on the to have a press conference in Belgrade whether she felt it was anti-Soviet, she arrests and convictions of Rudenko and this fall, it will be interesting to see." While family members disregarded replied no. these accusations, Lisova was fired Tykhy as well as other dissidents who are Mr. Fedynsky also informed the During a meeting of the workers of monitoring Soviet compliance. Senator that there is a rumor that the from her teaching job. the publishing house where she worked, Lisova, who suffered symptoms of a Sen. Dole inquired about the circum– sentence of Rudenko and Tykhy is Kotsiubynska was accused of posses- stances under which Mr. Fedynsky was going to be reviewed before Belgrade П. heart attack early this spring, said that sing dangerous ideas, and being associ– her children have developed nervous forced to leave Yugoslavia. Mr. Fedyn– Senator Dole promised that he would ated with the Kiev group. send a letter to the Soviets expressing tantrums as a result of KGB harass– sk'y explained that their group had his grave concern over this violation of ment. Despite her arguments, she was called a press conference whereupon he was arrested as soon as it became the Helsinki Agreement and would do She said that despite severe repres– relieved from her job. Kotsiubynska known to the authorities. all in his power to persuade other sions in the camps, her husband con– protested her firing in a letter to the Senators to join him in this action when tinues to write. She said that he is Central Committee of the Ukrainian Demanding to know the specific the Senate reconvenes; ^ plagued with painful headaches, and up Communist Party. charges on which he was being arrested, 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER n, 1977 No. 198 Over 7,200 Youths Attend SUMA Rally N.J. UNA Day Draws 1,500 (Continued from page 1) The results of the volleyball competi– The review immediately followed the tion are as follows: in the over-18 men's Liturgies. Representatives of some 44 division New York placed first, beating Ukrainian civic, womens' youth and out Hartford. Boston placed third, in fraternal organizations were present. the over - 18 women's division Boston Also present among the guests were defeated irvington for the first place. The Rep. Benjamin Gilman (R-N.Y.) and New York team won in the boys divi– State Sen. Edwyn Mason, both of sion, with Yonkers and Rochester whom addressed the throng. Both Rep. coming in second and third, respec– Gilman and Sen. Mason are frequent tively. The Yonkers girls won in their visitors at Ukrainian resorts and camps under-18 division, with Passaic, second, in the Catskill Mountains. and Syracuse, third. The first of two weekend concerts Among the personal greetings voiced commenced Saturday at 7:00 p.m. during the review were statements by Among the SUMA ensembles taking ignatius Bilinsky, Organization of the part in this program were: dancing and Ukrainian Liberation Front; Andrij vocal-instrumental ensembles from Mycio, head of the Plast National State Senator Raymond Bateman (left) is shown in this photo from the Syracuse under the direction of P. Command; Bohdan Harhayr CeSUS; Newark Star-Ledger tasting Ukrainian food and chatting with Lucien Lucyshyn; the "Halychanky" vocal Joseph Lesawyer, UNA; Wasyl Didiuk, Shavalay and his wife, Terry. Mr. Bateman is GOP candidate for state group and dancing ensembles from League for the Liberation of Ukraine in governor. Boston, directed by Halyna Kurylo and Canada; W. Okipiuk, Canadian execu– 1. Barycky; New York's "Zhayvoronky" tive board of SUM and the Ukrainian BOUND BROOK, N.J. (J.W.)-The traditional annual UNA Day in New girls' chorus conducted by Lev Struhat– National Aid Association; Evhen ivash– Jersey, held Sunday, August 28, at the Ukrainian village, was a solid turnout sky and accompanied at the piano by kiv, New York UCCA branch; and as predicted by the head of the committee John Chomko, Passaic District Chryzanta Zubrycka-Young, soloists others. chairman, with 1,500 in attendance. with the chorus were Halyna Blaha, Written statements came from Patri– The SUMA dancers from Carteret and an original band of the Baptist Oksana Charuk, Ola Hirniak and Stefa arch Josyf 1 , Archbishop Metropolitan community in Union, N.J., were quite impressive. The cultural program was Hryckowian; the counselors' camp coordinated by Bohdan Мак, Newark District chairman. choir directed by Roman Lewycky; and Mstyslav Skrypnyk, head of the Ukrai– Gubernatorial contenders were also attracted to the affair. the Passaic dancing group directed by nian Orthodox Church of the U.S.A., Former basketball star Bill Bradley of the New York Knickerbockers team R. Stetkevych. Omelari Kowal, head of the SUM represented Gov. Brendan Byrne. central executive board; Jaroslaw Stetz– A special attraction of the program Mr. Bradley spoke of his trip to Ukraine in 1966 after he completed Oxford ko, head of the OUN command, and was the SUMA brass band from Mon– other religious and civic leaders. University. The former Knick forward praised the Ukrainian people, saying treal under the baton of George Kul– they are very religious and they "prayed for a free Ukraine." chycky. That evening the second concert was State Senator Raymond H. Bateman, Republican gubernatorial The program concluded with a mar– held with the participation of: Philadel– contender, made a short address and later circulated and sampled Ukrainian ching drill by participants of the counse– phia's dancing ensemble under the food. The Newark Star–Ledger on August 29th carried a photograph showing lors' camp who formed a "tryzub". The direction of M. Soltys; the "Yuni Sen. Bateman sampling a dish, with Lucien Shavalay and wife Terry. drill was dedicated to the fighters for Kobziari" band directed by Y. Glushko The director of the Carteret SUMA, Stan Jakubowycz is also a Republican Ukraine's freedom. and the "Dukla" dancers from Roches– candidate for the Carteret City Council in the November elections. Sunday began with early morning ter; Passaic girls' bandurist ensemble The Supreme Assembly of the UNA was well represented by Supreme Divine Liturgies celebrated in the directed W. Waskiw; the counselors' President Joseph Lesawyer, Supreme Secretary Walter Sochan, Supreme Ukrainian. Catholic and Orthodox camp chorus; Hartford's dancing group Treasurer Ulana Diachuk and Supreme Advisor Anna Haras, Lehigh valley faiths by Rev. Dr. volodymyr Gavlich, directed by Nadia Krawee; vocalist Oles District head.. pastor of St. George's in New York Furda; and a dancing ensemble from The working committee for the UNA day, addition to Mr. J. Chomko, City, and Rev. ivan Tkachuk, respec– Baltimore under the direction of Orest were: J. Baraniuk, Newark District; S. Ostrowsky, Jersey City District; tively. Lasiuk. Kornylo Halushka, Perth Amboy District; Hryhorij Klymenko, secretary and Stephania Steciw, treasurer. Klymchyn, Mr. and Mrs. Nazaruk, Mr. Szpyrka, v. Boyarsky, Y. Leskiwand Assisting throughout the day were H. Hawryluk, M. Sheremeta, A. Struck Joseph Worobetz. L. Zymon, Mr. and Mrs. P. Palka, S. Ryan, M. Prycak, K. Steciuk, W. Bilyk N. Y.-N. J. field organizer Wasyl Orichowsky presided over the drawing of 1. Babin, J. Yarema, W. Renevech, P. Lytwyn, M. Zacharko, W. Boyko, W. 27 UNA certificates worth 51,000 each with a year's dues paid in advance by Marushchak, J. Burny, P. Holowachuk, J. Blycha, J. Olyarnyk, M, Soyuz. Stage 2nd "Echoes of Ukraine" Festival in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, Pa.-The ukrai– "Prometheus" Male Chorus from works, melodious in themselves, were per– instruments; their dances were: "Mai- nian Festival "Echoes of Ukraine", held Philadelphia, directed by Michael formed by the singer masterfully, and den's Dance," "Hutsulka" and on August 5, 1977, at Robin Hood Dlaboha and accompanied by Halya her appearance was graceful indeed. "Arkan", which were very well accep– Dell-East here, was a successful mani– Mazurok; "Dunai" Ukrainian Folk Mr. Dobriansky sang in the first part ted by the public. festation of the singing and dancing Dance Ensemble from St. Catharines, of the concert "Ostap's Aria" from M. Another dance ensemble "Dunai", skills, performed by several Ukrainian Ont., choreographer Orest Samitz, Lysenko's opera "Taras Bulba", and a from Canada was a smashing success. groups and ensembles before an audi– and "Cheremosh" a Hutsul Dance En– jovial folk song, "1 Aim at That Girl", it consists of young boys and girls with ence of some 17,000 of mostly English- semble from Philadelphia, choreo– arranged by O.Chyzko. in the second good schooling. The ensemble, well- speaking people. grapher Dmytro Sorochaniuk. part M. Kokolska-Musijtchuk and known throughout Canada, won a The Festival was organized by the The selection of music, performed Andrij Dobriansky performed two well-deserved acclaim on various festi– Philadelphia branch of the Ukrainian by Miss Petrowska, was significant in duets: "Forget Not the Youthful vals and on the NBC-Tv Show. Congress Committee of America itself, because it was a symbiosis of the Days" by M. Lysenko and the duet of "Dunai" has its own orchestra. At the headed by Dr. Petro Stercho, Profes– new and the old in the musical classics. Karas and Odarka from the opera Ukrainian Festival in Philadelphia sor at Drexel University. This affair First, she performed "Panneau" by v. "Kozak Beyond the Danube" by S. Hu– "Dunai" performed a variety of fas– was actively sponsored and financially Huba, a modern composer of avant- lak - Artemovsky. The duets were cinating characteristic Ukrainian folk supported by the Department of Recre– garde music. Miss Petrowska as a grad– performed magnificently, and the re– styles in such dances as: "Kolomyika", ation of the City of Philadelphia - uate in avant-garde music from the Jul– sponse of the public was great. High "vesnianka", "Kozachok" and Commissioner, kobert W. Crawford and liard Music School (B.S. and M.S. praise must be accorded also to their "Hopak". The rhythm and grace, especially, Deputy-Commissioner M. degrees) and a doctoral aspirant at the brilliant accompanist Mr. Hrynkiv. manifested in some dances, alternated Theodore Jordan did everything to as- Sorbonne in Paris at present, gave an "Prometheus" Male Chorus of 60 with enthusiasm and vigor in others. sure the success of the Festival. Beauti– excellent performance of this work, members, which has many years of For each dance they had another set of ful weather was certainly an asset to based on Ukrainian folk melodies with choral experience, performed in both well-styled costumes. Their final the concert. Selection of the program a modern interpretation; "La Com– parts of the concert. The chorus gave dance, "Hopak", was a culminating was done by a Commission, headed by panella" by F. Liszt, a traditional clas– an absorbing recital, while some songs, point of their performance, and won a Dr. N. Pazuniak. sic, favored by many, was the other as "Play, Bandura, Play", were per– standing ovation. Performing solo artists were Chris– work performed by the pianist. formed with bravura. The accompanist it has to be noted that the UCCA in tina Petrowska, concert pianist from Marta Kokolska-Musijtchuk, a well- Halya Mazurok was an important asset Philadelphia received a greeting from New York, Marta Kokolska-Musij– known opera and concert singer was, to the skillful performance of "Prome– the Governor of Pennsylvania, Milton tchuk, soprano from the New York from the artistic viewpoint, very con– theus". Shapp, which was read to the audience City Opera Company, Andrij Dobri– vincing in her performance. The reper– Another Philadelphia group, the by Dr. Stercho, who expressed publicly ansky, bass-baritone from the Metro– toire consisted of 1. Sonevytsky's dance ensemble, '"Cheremosh", the gratitude of the Ukrainian community politan Opera Company of New York, "Goddess of the Steppes", H. Ky– manifested its best at the Festival. They to the Recreation Department of the and Thomas Hrynkiv, pianist, who tasty's ''Cradle Song" and M. Lysen– gave a clear folkloristic expression in city of Philadelphia for sponsoring the was also an accompanist for both vocal ko's "Marilka's Arietta" from the opera their dances; the genuine Hutsul or– Ukrainian Festival^ soloists. Performing ensembles were "Taras Bulba". These well-selected chestra performed on the special folk - N.1. No. 198 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER n, 1977 5 2,000 Minnesotans Admire the Beauty Of Ukrainian Song and Dance

MINNEAPOLIS, МІПП.-Through encouragement, and wished a success– the efforts of the youth of St. Constan– ful trip. tine's Ukrainian Catholic Parish here, The officers of the Center, Robert T. an impressive performance of Ukraini– Scott, Joseph D. Drazenovich and an dance and song was staged in Dick Nordvold, contributed much to– Northeastern Minnesota, where the ward assurance of a successful Ukrai– cities of Chisholm and Hibbing are lo– nian Festival. Through a special press cated, Saturday, August 20. release to the news media, they praised This area, which became a part of the group as "an active organization, the United States in 1873, has an inter– which has devoted itself to the preser– esting history. After initial uncoor– vation of Ukrainian culture and ethnic dinated lumbering, later geological ex– heritage...the troupe which toured plorations showed that the regions of throughout Minnesota during the Bi– Chisholm and Hibbing, lie in the center centennial celebration... and during of the largest commercial deposits of Fourth of July ceremonies was very iron in the world. Hence the name well received". Also, a short radio in– 4'iron Range" came into being. Ex- terview was held with Dr. Kozak a few traction of this wealth began in the hours prior to the concert. 1890's, creating a livelihood for thou– However, in the midst of all these sands of immigrants, many of them well-meant preparations, an unfor– Slavs. tunate oversight occurred. During the On the basis of available records, the viewing of the exhibits in the Center, first Ukrainians arrived here at the turn the young performers from Minnea– polis noticed that the presence of the of the last century, and took an active Members of the "Zahrava" Dance Ensemble of St. Constantine's Ukrainian part in the building of the original Ukrainian people, in the history of this area, was overlooked. Catholic Parish in Minneapolis, Minn., perform the "pryvit" dance. Holding the community of Chisholm, which was in– bread and salt are Nadia Kozak and Chris Kmit. corporated as a village in 1901. These No less surprised was Governor people came from such areas in Uk– Perpich, himself born in this region, raine as Lisko and Sianok, in Western and a well-known friend of the Minne– Galicia, and from around Uzhhorod, sota Ukrainians. He remarked that he As soon as they left the stage, they Gallagher, Maria Senyk, Rosemarie in the Carpathian region. Shortly after is well-informed about the iron Range were followed by nine boys who were Kycia, Myron Pawlyshyn and George their arrival, they began formulating Ukrainians and their church in Chi– dressed in impressive Ukrainian Hutsul and Roman Lucyk. They performed plans to construct their own church as sholm. During the discussion of this costumes and in their hands! they were several Ukrainian and non-Ukrainian a center of their religious and national matter, both the Governor and the of– holding carved wooden hatchets - songs. "topirtsi": Mike Erko, Roman Kozak, activities. They accomplished this in ficers of the Center assured Dr. Kozak At about 10:00 p.m., when the pro- 1916, when the city of Chisholm was that this will soon be corrected. Steve Senyk, Adrian Stec, Taras Kmit, Eugene Lytwyn, Paul Kmit, Steve gram was nearing its end, a giant fire- enriched with a Ukrainian Catholic The two-hour presentation of Ukrai– works display errupted on the neighbor– Church, which they named after Ss. nian dances and songs, before an audi– Pawlyshyn and Brian Jaworsky. To the music provided by Paul Pawlyshyn ing hills. The entire ensemble, still full Peter and Paul. ence of 2,000, among them the Gover– of energy and vigor, presented the last nor's family, took place outside, in the and George and Roman Lucyk, they The history of immigration to this two dances of the program, which in– front of the Center, on a specially con– skillfully presented an ancient dance area is not only typical of Ukrainians, cluded some acrobatic performances structed stage. -"Arkan" from the Carpathian re– but of non-Ukrainians as well, espe– gion of Ukraine. by the boys. A fun dance, "Kolomyi– cially Slavs such as Croatians, Ser– The program was initiated by Maria ka-Oy Тау Duna", accompanied by Senyk, who served as mistress of cere- Without unnecessary interruptions, bians, Slovaks, Slovenians and others. the dances were intermingled with singing, and the vigorous "Hopak", monies. generated much emotion on the part of To preserve the past story of this She informed the listeners about Uk– melodious songs. Dances such as area and its people, a special institution ''verkhovyna'', ''vesnianka'', "Ka– the public. For this lively and skillful rainian settlement in Minnesota, and presentation, the enthusiastic audience was established which was named the then welcomed them with these words: teryna", "Zaporozhian Herts", solo iron Range interpretative Center. This and group dances, sentimental songs, awarded the performers with a loud "...Because Ukrainians, since the early ovation. impressive three-million-dollar struc– history of this land, have contributed colorful costumes and the youthful ture is situated on the crest of an in- their share to the development of this performers, all combined to offer After the completion of the pro- active open pit mine in the southwes– area, we are proud to be a part of this much beauty, splendor and variety to gram, many people still remained on tern corner of Chisholm. The purpose grand opening of the iron Range inter– the festival. the grounds of the Center watching the of the Center is to tell the story of the pretative Center, which is dedicated to Romantic-sounding selections of Uk– colorful fireworks display, while the culture and history of the people of this telling the story of Minnesota's iron rainian songs, were performed by the governor and his wife, both of Croa– region, through models, literature, au– Range, its people, and industry...To- ensemble, "Troyandy": Nadia Kozak, tian ancestry, chatted with performers, dio-visual presentations, photographic night we would like to dedicate this Mary Maksymkiw, Chris Kmit, Maya took pictures together, and inquired techniques, participatory activities, concert to the good, hard-working peo– Bunik, Chris Pawlyshyn, Marta about the group's future plans. This was and imaginative displays and exhibits. ple of the iron Range, to Ukrainians Senyk. More effect and beauty to this indeed a successful day to promote and The site, which is a striking exhibit it- and non-Ukrainians as well, to their program was added by the tunes of the share with others, the beauty of the 44 self, and a variety of presentations, children, grandchildren, and great- Akord" singers: Sally Pawlyshyn Ukrainian heritage. provide a dynamic way of understand– grandchildren. As descendants of Ukrai– ing the cultural and industrial growth nian immigrants, we are pleased and of this area. proud to greet you at this festival of The grand opening ceremonies of the Ukrainian songs and dances, and to interpretative Center took place share with you the beauty of our heri– August 19-20, with the participation of tage. According to an ancient tradi– Dr. Rudy Perpich, Governor of tion, we welcome you with bread and Minnesota. salt, the basic ingredients of life, and a The highlight of this celebration was symbol of the warm and friendly feel– a Ukrainian Festival presented by the ings of the people, and of the wealth of youth of St. Constantine's Ukrainian the abundant soil of Ukraine." Catholic Parish of Minneapolis. At this point, Nadia Kozak and Robert T. Scott, director of the Center Chris Kmit entered the stage. They made arrangements with Dr. Michael were dressed in colorful Ukrainian cos– J. Kozak about the participation of the tumes, both holding in their hands group during these festivities. bread and salt, placed on beautifully Early in the morning of the day of embroidered towels. They were fol– the performance, 50 members boarded lowed by sixteen other girls, who were a chartered bus in Minneapolis and also dressed in Ukrainian costumes and headed 200 miles north, toward the were holding the embroidered towels: iron Range. The group included the Natalie Graskow, Lesia Stec, Heidi Dance Ensemble, "Zahrava", Stefanyshyn, Andrea Kycia, Sonia directed by Myron Pawlyshyn; the girls' Kreschyshen, Chris Pawlyshyn, Anna singing ensemble "Troyandy", direc– Hawrysh, Maria Maksymkiw, Jackie ted by Sally Pawlyshyn Gallagher, and Hawrysh, Kathy Pawlyshyn, Helen the singers of "Akord", directed by Senyk, Terri Popadiuk, Maya Bunik, George Lucyk. Parish pastor Rt. Rev. Chris Graskow, Marta Senyk and Minneapolis Governor Dr. and Mrs. Rudy Perpich, center, meet with Ukrainian Stephen v. Knapp extended words of Cassandra Jaworsky. youth from Minneapolis. б THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER n, 1977 No. 198

EDITORIALS Shattered Financial Condition by Roman J. Lysniak A Resounding Warning Yours truly believes that in one of his earlier stories he The resolution denouncing Soviet psychiatric abuses, adopted by the sixth mentioned the fact of being employed by a large com– congress of the World Psychiatric Association, can be considered a major mercial bank. This in itself is of no signii і ance except breakthrough on the international scene. To be sure, the narrow margin of that on a rare occasion he comes acro^ a . cument ex- votes - 90 to 88 - indicates that there are still some psychiatrists in the world pressing delightful human nature. today who, first of all, refuse to look the truth in the face and, secondly, shirk Recently, our personal banking department received a their responsibility of speaking out in defense of innocent human beings. The letter from a customer which deserves to be quoted in evidence is overwhelming that psychiatry in the Soviet Union is used as a tool full: "Dear Ms...in reply to your recent and more recent against those people who can no longer tolerate the inhumanity of the follow-up requests to send you my remittance in pay– Communist system and are utilizing their constitutionally guaranteed rights ment of an overdue installment on my loan with your bank, 1 wish to direct you to the present shattered condi– to say so. tion of my bank account with your good institution Equally important is the establishment of a monitoring commission which which makes it impossible for me to take your requests will keep a watch over psychiatric practices in member-countries and make its seriously. findings public in periodic reports. Hopefully, this commission will find that "My present financial condition is the effect of the the treatment accorded such Ukrainian dissidents as Plakhotniuk, Krasivsky, federal, state and city income laws, by-laws, and mo– ^^^.„„ Terelya Lupynis and others is inimical and contrary to accepted norms of ther-in-law, all of which have been forced upon an unsuspecting public. Through psychiatric practice. these laws Гга compelled to pay a business tax, gas tax, school tax, federal, state Looking at the sixth congress of psychiatrists in retrospect, it must be and city taxes, excise tax, auto tax, hydro tax, dog tax and syntax. stated that it was a much more responsive and responsible assemblage than "in addition to these initiation taxes, Pm forced by the strong arm of the law that held six years ago in Mexico City. Contributing to that fact was a to get a permit for this thing and for that thing. Pm required to get a business forcefully outspoken Ukrainian presence at the gathering in Hawaii two license, a fishing license, a city license, a cat license, a motor license, a radio weeks ago. it is an example that should be emulated by others at similar license, a liquor license, a food license, a marriage license, not to mention a burial license. Pm also requested to contribute to every society and organization which international conclaves. the inventive genius of man is capable of bringing to life. "These are all those relief and research funds, and every charitable institution in Afraid of Books the city: the Red Cross, the Black Cross, the Green Cross, the White Cross, the As could have been predicted, the Soviet authorities have made a farce of Purple Cross, the Flaming Cross and the double-cross. the international Book Fair in Moscow by censoring out many publications "For my own safety, Pm required to carry life insurance, liability insurance, and catalogues to which they feel their citizens should not be exposed. burglary insurance, accident insurance. The government has now so governed my initially, the Soviets said that they would not tolerate pornography or business that it is no easy matter for me to find out who owns it. Pm inspected, nudity or books of similar content. As the exhibit neared they tightened even expected, introspected, suspected, disrespected, examined, re-examined,cross-ex– more harshly the criteria to the chagrin of those Western publishers who had amined, informed, required, summoned, fined, commended and compelled until all 1 know is that Pm supposed to provide inexhaustible means to supply money agreed against their own convictions to subject themselves to this kind of for every known aspiration, desire, and hope of the human race and if 1 refuse to censorship. donate to each and all Pm discussed, cussed, re-cussed, boycotted, talked to, But we now learn that such books as "Ukrainians in America", authored talked about, lied to, lied about, held up, held down, and ultimately robbed until for Lerner Publications by Dr. Myron Kuropas, was not admitted to the Fair. Pm nearly ruined. Also barred were similar books on the Jewishr Czech and Slovak "1 foretell honestly, Ms...,that barring a miracle, you won't be paid just now, communities. To the best of our knowlede neither of these books contains and the only reason Pm holding on to life is simply to see just what the hell is anything that would come near pornorgraphy, nor are they illustrated by coming next. Yours truly...'' nudes. They constitute factual profiles of ethnic communities in the U.S., penned by knowledgeable authors and brought out by a prestigious publishing house. They are on the shelves of many libraries and are used in To Show'?ysanka" Film American schools of all levels. NEW YORK, N.Y. - "Pysanka: For the Soviet authorities, however, they are anathema. But then we know September 14-18 in what is a special The Glorious Egg," a 15-minute short Margaret Meade Film Festival. all too well that a regime that sustains by force is always afraid of truth. And produced by Slawko Nowytski and his The Ukrainian film, which depicts history tells us that such regimes do not survive for long. Filmart Productions, will be one of many the meaning and the process of making a "pysanka", will be shown Saturday, Ukrainian Courses iunique films to be shown here at the September 17, in the special children's it was not very long ago that efforts to secure courses in Ukrainian subjects "American Museum of Natural History program of continuous showing. at American colleges and universities met with all kinds of stonewalling on the part of administrations and department heads. They looked at Ukraine as some kind of a province that could be treated within the "Russian area" studies with consequences that we know all too well. "The Envy of Dante" in recent years, however, things took a turn for the better, thanks in no (3) small measure to the perseverance of our students and faculty members, (The follow іng is a letter by Yosyp Terelya, a Ukrainian political prisoner who served 14 years in whose number has been growing at American universities. Of course, prison and was again incarcerated last June, it was addressed to Yuri Andropov, chief of the KGB and Harvard University has been setting the pace in this respect, and many others member of the Council of Ministers of the USSR. Tereiya's letter, was the theme of a column written by are following suit, it is incumbent upon our students, therefore, to register for Jack Anderson,Mr. Anderson's office provided The Weekly with the full text of the letter, translated by these courses and thus help sustain them for the benefit of future generations Bohdan Yasen, secretary of the Helsinki Guarantees for Ukraine Committee and vice-president of the of young people. "Smoloskyp" Ukrainian information Service.) in August of 1976,1 wrote a request, me that the Eparchy reconsidered its '^ім ^^ім^^^^Цц^ addressed to the vinnytsia Eparchy, "no" and decided to consecrate me a l about the possibility of being con– priest, after which 1 would be sent for a 1 News Quiz secrated a priest. On September 16, period of study to Leningrad. For this, (The quiz covers the two previous issues of The Ukrainian Weekly. 1976, 1 received an official reply, however, 1 would have to go to the Answers to questions will appear with the next quiz). signed by the secretary of the Eparchy, Head of the Church Council of the Rishka, that this was out of the ques– vinnytsia Regional Executive Commit– 1. A monument to which Ukrainian pioneer was dedicated during a UNA tion. On September 20, however, 1 re– tee, Sobko, and talk with him. That is program in Dauphin, Man.? 1 ceived a telegram, signed by Bishop what had been decided by the regional 2. Who was appointed chairman of the Onondaga County Democratic Agafangel himself, stating that І authorities and if Sobko and those who Ethnic Council? should come to his office on September stand behind him say "fine," there 3. How did Yosyp Terelya describe Soviet psychiatric prisons? 21. Here is the text of the telegram: should not be any further delay in my 4. What Ukrainian faith will mark its 125th anniversary? case. 5. How many youths won UNA scholarships for the 1977-78 academic Sept. 20 1250 year? Telegram in Sobko's office there were some 6. Who asked American and British leaders to rescue four Ukrainian vinnytsia 50729 16 20 1125 men present, who did not give their political prisoners? Komsomol, Kazatynsk (District), names, but - as Sobko said - 1 could 7. Who recently retired as founding head of Slavic Studies at the vinnitsia (Region) speak in their presence. After a lengthy University of Manitoba? discussion, all problems concerning my 8. What company built the Mississippi River Bridge? What is significant Terelya, Yosyp Mykhailovych - it consecration Were resolved and offi– about it? is imperative that you come to cial consent given. From there, 1 went 9. How much money did the UNA allocate for relief aid to Johnstown vinnytsia on Tuesday, September 21 to the Bishop and informed him of the flood victims? —Bishop Agafangel. conversation. The Bishop, His 10. When did the UNA Ukrainian Cultural Courses begin ,at Soyuzivka? My wife and 1 left for vinnytsia on Excellency Agafangel told me that І (Answers to previous quiz: Bohdan Harhay, first extraordinary assemblage; Heli Snehiriov; September 21st. І arrived at the should officially become a psalmreader Bohddn Zorych; National Geographic Society; Yosyp Terelya; Adam Kanarek; Yolodymyr Eparchy office at ten in the morning at the Church of St. Heorhiy and КоЬіщг; Andrij Dobriansky, ''Nocturne"; Support for President Carter's rights policy.) and was met by Bishop Agafangel. We undergo practical training with Father ь 0^ч Ф^Ч ^'rN ^^^II^-'I^IIII^^I^IIII^"'^II^I'V.I^'^IIILIII^"^I.^ ч^ ^L^4^ ^jj""^i,nJ'"^,iii" '"ю greeted each other and the Bishop told Nykolay as a clergyman in the village No. 198 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER І І, 1977 Senior Citizens Corner by Marion Kushnir Burbella in June, when the Corner submitted its final column of tsar's spies, his name was changed to Zobkiw. The highlight of Julie's visit was a trip the season and wished the UNA officials and UNA senior to Soyuzivka, her first. As she gazed at the Taras Shevchenko and Lesia Ukrainka members a happy vacationtime, it also invited them to flower-bedecked shrines, and then focused her eyes on the lettering Soyuzivka submit reports of their summer activities for publication emblazoned across the facade of the Main House, she exclaimed, "My dream has in the first edition of the column for the fall season. The come true." The dream will be sweetened more if she wins the oil painting of St. Corner shares with you the following: George Cathedral, Lviv Ukraine - by artist Klymko - chances for which were being Joseph Lesawyer — Supreme President of the sold by Magdelene Kwas. Drawing is set for October 2nd, so you still have time to Ukrainian National Association —flew across Canada's contact Mrs. Kwas for the purchase of some chances. Mrs. Kwas whispered that the blue skies to participate in the 12th Canada's National painting is worth Sl,OOO. AND...where else but in the Soyuzivka Gift Shop would it Ukrainian Festival in Dauphin, Man., and to give an be possible for Julie and Marion to engage Slava Zukowsky of Warren, Mich., in a address at the unveiling ceremony of a bust dedicated to sewing discourse, in the middle of the shop, while assistant manager Marusia and Rev. Nestor Dmytriw, first Ukrainian priest in Canada, enthusiastic buyers circled around the engrossed trio? pioneer of the UNA, editor of Svoboda, chronicler of the JOHN MELNYK - JOSEPH BlLOvUS–as president and secretary, respec– first Ukrainian settlements in the United States and tively, of the Ukrainian Senior Citizens of Metropolitan Detroit, submitted copy of Canada. 1977 marks the 80th anniversary of Rev. letter that was forwarded to President Carter: Dmytriw's founding of the first Ukrainian, Catholic "Your proclamation of Captive Nations Week adds strength to the Human parish and church in Canada. Rights Movement, it is very appropriate. A nation that is subjugated is STEPHEN KUROPAS - On July 3rd, Mr. Kuropas, as president of the Senate automatically denied its rights and the rights of its subjects, therefore, both; the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists and as UNA Senior Citizens Commission Captive Nations and the human rights movement should be dealt with as one entity. Chairman, brought earth from the Rotterdam grave of Col. Evhen Konovalets The population of the captive nations is denied its basic freedoms. when participating in the unveiling and dedication ceremonies of the monument to "Let's consider for instance one of these captive nations: the Ukrainians. They Oleh Olzhych at the Ukrainian Homestead, Lehighton, Pa. The Ukrainian poet, have lost everything but their soul, their faith and trust in Eternal Justice which, scholar and leader of the Ukrainian liberation movement, 37-year-old Olzhych died surely, will prevail eventually, in the unequal struggle for their rightful place under at the hands of the Gestapo at the Sachsenhausen concentration camp in Germany the sun, Ukrainians paid an astronomical price in human lives and suffering... mur– in 1944. der, starvation, exile, imprisonment of their finest sons and daughters. They have During September 3-5 Labor Day Weekend, Mr. Kuropas participated in the endured and continue enduring most hideous repression, which seldom seems to Ukrainian Gold Cross Convention, the ODWU Conference and "Olena Teliha raise a flicker of interest, arouse a throb of emotion, or command more than a few Day" at the same Ukrainian Homestead, in 1939 Olena had joined and worked paragraphs in the world press. diligently for the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists whose aim was to regain "Therefore, Mr. President, on behalf of the members of Ukrainian Senior Ukraine's freedom. On February 9, 1942, the German Gestapo arrested Olena, in Citizens of Metropolitan Detroit, we wish to congratulate you for your efforts in Kiev, and shortly thereafter the 35-year-old heroine was led out of prison to be shot. championing such a worthy cause. May God bless you.". Congratulations, DR. vOLODYMYR SAWCHAK—of Long island City, N.Y.—the newly- Detroit-area seniors. elected president of the Association of Senior Citizens of UNA and his family DORA RAK—of Maplewood, N. J.—an attorney by profession and prominent vacationed in Narrows burg, N.Y., during July and August, it was also a time for for her Ukrainian women's activities on the state, national and international levels preparing a program for the upcoming year and to plan the agenda for the first fall - vacationed several weeks at Wildwood Crest, N.J. With one eye watching executive meeting slated for September 17th in New York City. granddaughter Kristina playing in the sand, Dora's other eye was busily working on DR. HALYNA NOSKOWSKA-H1RN1AK—of Long island City, N.Y.—the a program for the National Women's Conference in Houston, Tex., November 17- Association's secretary (Ukrainian) - returned home on August 27th after having 21. While vacationing there, she was surprised to learn that her husband's cousin, spent three weeks in Ukraine. She visited Lviv, Yalta and Kiev, in Ukraine; also Tyrs Wenhrynowycz, residing in Poland and visiting America with his son, was Moscow and Leningrad. Having reached Dr. Hirniak only half-an-hour after her holding an exhibit of his paintings and graphics at the home of Mr. and Mrs. arrival home, her very first statement was about the Lesia Ukrainka monuments Yaroslaw Bernadyn. that she saw: one inside Yalta where Lesia convalesced during one of her illnesses, He plans to hold additional exhibits in Philadelphia, Chicago, Detroit, New another monument outside the Yalta city limits; but the most beautiful monument York, Newark and Hunter, visit the exhibits and tell him you heard about his to Lesia Ukrainka stands in the very heart of Ukraine: Kiev. We'll be hearing beautiful art works in the Corner of The Weekly. more about Dr. Hirniak's trip at Conference iv. PROF. STEPHEN CYMBALA—of Brooklyn, N.Y. - vacationed at MARlON BURBELLA-of Highland Lakes, N.J.—the Association's secretary Soyuzivka two weeks in July, it is apparent that Conference ill of June '77 was very (English) — had Julie Zobkiw McCall as her house guest one week in August. A much on his mind for he spent much time in writing up the physical fitness program resident of Fort Collins, Colo., for the past 29 years, Julie has performed Ukrainian he presented at Conference ill. The treatise has been submitted to Svoboda for dances at the Colorado State University and has taught the Ukrainian "pysanky" subsequent publication. decorating to school children in that area. Her father's great-grandfather was a Kozak (Kiev) whose name was Zaporozhets, but in order to elude capture by the (Continued on page 13) of Kozemyn, which 1 accepted. And should do whatever they wanted, it had been treated in psychiatric hospi– court. And again, for whichever time: that in a month 1 would be summoned was nighttime when we drove into tals, to which 1 replied that everything Go home!!! to vinnytsia, where 1 would be con– some cemetery. They took me out of was clear and got ready to leave. To The repressions started again after secrated and at the same time 1 would, the car. All around us - graves, this Sobko answered that 1 shouldn't my arrival in Komsomolske. Thus, on for a certain period, gain knowledge crosses, silence ,.. get excited, that his name wouldn't fi– December 15, Captain Tymoshchuk that is an absolute must from the Someone hit me in the side and І gure in anywhere, that 1 should wait summoned me and the head of the hos– bishop himself. We said farewell and І collapsed. Blows rained down. І came while he calls the KGB office and we pital, Rozbitsky to the village council, went outside. As 1 walked out through to from the cold; something was cut- would talk everything over, that 1 was where Tymoshchuk stated that Rozbit– the gate of the Eparchy office, a young ting into my hand, someone was whee– a "smart" boy, and what was the rea– sky was my "chief," whose word was person, about 30 years old, walked up zing and cursing. They were tying me son for getting excited. І refused to talk the truth, and that 1 should report to me and asked me if 1 was Terelya, to to a cross. My mouth was gagged with to a KGB representative, after which everything to him, and if on a Saturday which 1 replied yes. He then informed some cloth (a scarf). Having tied me, Sobko said that at 11 o'clock Tuesday or Sunday 1 go off somewhere by my– me that 1 should stop at Sobko's for they said that 1 should think over a representative of the regional KGB self, 1 should say ahead, of .time to about 10 minutes, because it turned out everything that was said. Meanwhile, office would come to see me and that where 1 am going, 50 that he could that some issues remained to be re- they would go to wet their throats... everything will be as it should. No one forewarn the police, so .that they solved. We got into a black passenger From the night of September 21st to came; instead, on November 2, 1 was wouldn't search for me...interesting? automobile and rode off; along the the night of the 23 rd 1 was tied to the arrested at work by police captain Where and in which laws, which provi– way, three other persons got in. І grew cross in a thicket of the cemetery's Tymoshchuk, literally stolen out and sions is it determined that a citizen — anxious, it was getting dark, and 1 was bushes and trees. On the 23rd, my tor- taken to the regional psychiatric hospi– even if in a country where no rights still being driven somewhere. Everyone mentors came and untied me. They led tal in vinnytsia on the basis of a exist - should have to report to an was silent. After a while, the one with me to the car; they started to beat me denunciation by that same Tymo– agent what he is to do and where he is the fat mug asked where my family so that 1 wouldn't look around. The shchuk. going? That same December 15, repre– came from. І answered. They began to sentatives of the district KGB office be– driver and two of those who had been І was placed in the First Section, ask me why 1 had gone to the bishop, on the 21st were the only ones in the gan to "collect materials" on Terelya: when 1 was released, and so on. Then where ivan vasylyovych Slichny was in a KGB man dictated what he needed car. І was warned to keep all this to charge. They put me in with the aggres– they said that it would be better if 1 left myself, for if 1 were to tell anyone, І and three doctors - people whom І sives. interesting? Do you know what don't know at all and with whom І the region and went home. І answered would be put into a psychiatric hospi– it is like to drink water from a "little that 1 had been hounded out of there. tal, where a "marathon" would be never conversed - "testified." The spring" or a "streamlet"? What are .fourth one to testify was my "chief" Then they started threatening, that І held. What that was, 1 didn't ask. They those? it's the toilet bowl, and though shouldn't go to church with my wife: warned me once again to get out of Rozbitsky. What was all of this for? in 4 the patient senses that something is not the words of a KGB man, "We must 'Don't make a Jesus Christ of your– vinnytsia Region. quite right, his thirst forces him to take self, all that is nothing but Yid fabrica– A week later, 1 went to see Sobko in warn Yosyp..."Warn about what? a drink. Think about this! This was Prison? Camp? A killing? All of this tions." They began to threaten me, vinnytsia (the bishop was not in; who not a prison. But the system speaks for was tried out more than once, and no- that if 1 don't stop the " 'propaganda' could know that the KGB would so ab– itself. of hallucinations among the intelli– jectly use a Christian bishop for its thing will force me to forget that 1 am a gentsia and honest workers, we'll kill black purposes?) On November 23-24, 1 appeared be- human being. you, you scum." І replied that 1 would At Sobko's, 1 told about everything. fore a commission; they pronounced At the same time, repressions rained go to church as 1 had before, that He asked if 1 had told anyone else -1 me sane and warned that 1 could be down on my family. A month ago, my God's will is in everything and they said no. Then Sobko asked whether І held responsible for my actions in (Continued 011 pmge 12) THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER І І , 1977 No. 198 Tennis Nationals at Soyuzivka Draw Record Entries (Continued from page i)

University in New Paltz, N.Y. chuk (KLK Washington) before win– The field of 53 men, which was ning 6-3,7-5. But against Durbak, his narrowed to 45 because some did not serve and his volley, of ail things, left show, is a record in terms of registra– much to be desired. At 24 and 6-feet-4, tion. The total of 133 who participated the now New York state employed is a new record, exceeding by 16 the engineer has plenty of time to assert total of 1970 and by one last year's field. himself on the scene. This was also the case in the junior boys' All in all, the men's division was a divisions, with the total of 42 registered solid field even in the absence of the constituting a new record, as did the 36 likes of Roman Kupchynsky, George playing. Sawchak who moved up to the junior With the weather alternating between vets and took the title, and Zenon Marke– muggy and murky and sunny and wych. With the exception of Saldan, the breezy — the wet stuff holding off until seeds stood up through the quarters to Monday night possibly in deference to the satisfaction of the committee. Soyuzivka's "25th" - the men's divi– Jt was a balmy Saturday afternoon sion produced the first upset as news when the swimmers, now getting ready came from New Paltz that last year's for the finals, joined the tennis players finalist, Rostyslaw Saldan (KLK Toron– on the lower courts for the official to), lost in the second round against opening ceremonies. After the flags Tom Rivera ("Chornomorska Sitch" were hoisted to the tunes of the national Newark) by a score of 7-6,7-6. To the anthems, Tymish Hnateyko, in behalf likable lefty's credit it must be stated of the tennis players, and Zoya Tro– that he did not arrive at Soyuzivka until fimenko, for the swimmers, took the 3:30 a.m. Saturday morning, travelling The USCAK Council honored individual persons for contributions to the development of oath pledging fair play and sportsman- sports at Soyuzivka. Photo above shows Jaroslaw Rubel at the microphone introducing the all the way from New Brunswick in ship. Messrs. Rak, Rakotchyj, Sr., honorees. Other members of the Council are, left to right Myron Stebelsky, Bohdan Rak and Canada where he is employed as an UNA President Joseph Lesawyer, him– Wolodymyr Hnatkiwsky. Some of the recipients on the stage of the "veselka" auditorium engineer. To ask him whether he was self a participant in the senior men's during Saturdays program are: UNA vice-President Mary Dushnyck, Weekly editor Zenon tired would have been an understate– group, and KLK president and the Snylyk, Treasurer Ulana Diachuk, President Joseph Lesawyer and Taras Sochan who ment. tourney's host Wolodymyr Hnatkiwsky received the award in behalf of his father, Walter Sochan, UNA Secretary. But Andrew. Chaikovsky was not. addressed the participants, gathered on The 19-year-old Harvard junior from the lower courts, and the spectators Hartford,. Conn., who had made his lining the malls. The ceremony over, it school's team in the freshman year and was back to competition. has competed in a number of national But it was even before the official tournaments since he was 16, mowed opening that the tourney's major upset down the field methodically in a suc– took place on court 4. Here was Annette cessful defense of his title. Charuk (Ukrainian Tennis Club, Chi– Only John Durbak (KLK Utica), the cago), a four-time champion in the only five-time champion in the men's women's division, struggling against division, was able to create some pro– Oksana Sydorak, a surprise entry from blems for Chaikovsky before going California, who was stroking with down in the finals 6-4,6-4. At 30 still methodical ease and moving about with moving with remarkable speed, Dur– grace and speed. The first set tie- bak, who is now in Philly completing his breaker loss was a bad omen for Ph.D., was surprisingly successful in Annette. Somewhat tired and impa– returning Chaikovsky's kick-serve, not tient, she began overhitting the ball in allowing the latter to volley away as an effort to put it away and lost the crisply as he did against others. The fact second set 6-3. Admitting that she did that Durbak hits everything on the rise, not play enough this year, Annette, who almost like a half-volley, also kept him will conclude next week her reign as in the game, but his forehand dis– Miss Soyuzivka, saw her string of appointed him in the finals in key consecutive wins interrupted. But, no situations. doubt, shell be back. - Chaikovsky, on the other hand, it was the youngest player in the 16- demonstrated a much improved all- entry women's division who took the around game, excellent conditioning, title - and deservedly so. Zenia Mat– devastating power, poise and maturity. kiwsky (KLK New York), who last time Relaxed yet concentrating, Andrew competed at Soyuzivka in 1974 as a 12- Bohdan Rak is presenting Zenon Snylyk with a commemorative award. Other recipients left even smiled on occasion. And when it year-old and won the title in that group, to right, are: UNA v.P. Mary Dushnyck, Treasurer Ulana Diachuk, President Joseph was all over, he was a happy young man. came back with a devastating forehand Lesawyer, Taras Sochan and Soyuzivka manager Walter Kwas. What with his studies and other and a competitive spunk that was a major national tourneys, Andrew can telling factor in her match against Lida not make it to other tournaments at Prypchan (KLK Caracas, venezuela) in Soyuzivka as he did in his younger the finals. years. But he is bound to be a fixture Having split the first two sets, with during the nationals, perhaps to the 17-year-old Lida showing great consis– dismay of other players, but definitely tency in the first to take it 6-3 and Zenia to the delight of the spectators. At 19, he coming back in the second to win 6-4, it stands a good chance to supercede was not until the eighth game of the Durbak's record of five titles. third that it all happened. With Lida Lurking in the wings is 18-year-old ahead 4-3, Zenia threw caution to the lhor Ferencevych (KLK New York), a wind and powdered away a few winners promising talent who almost stole a set to take the next three games, the match from. Chaikovsky in the quarters. A and the title. superbly conditioned athlete, lhor in the semis, Zenia defeated an off- matched speed with Andy, and, in time form Rakotcha, 6-2,6-2, while Lida may even match the strokes. eliminated Mrs. Sydorak with surpri– George Falinsky (KLK New York), sing ease, 6-0,6-1. Zenia also made it a as classy a player as they come, did not disappointing comeback attempt for wake up until the second set against Mrs. irene Stecyk, former champion in Chaikovsky, losing 7-6 in the tiebrea– this division, by eliminating this gra– ker. An excellent teaching pro, George cious lady in the quarters, 6-4,6-0. has yet to teach himself when it comes to George Charuk (UTC), Annette's Soyuzivka. But when he eventually does younger brother, avenged his sister's put it all together, watch out. defeat with gusto. The six-time cham– Sunday evening it was UNA's and the clubs' turn to dispense awards to five persons for their For Roman Rakotchyj, Jr., and his pion in the junior boys' group made it contributions to the developments of tennis at Soyuzivka. "Tryzub", "Sitch" and KLK sister Areta, (both KLK Cohoes), the honored Soyuzivka manager Walter Kwas (first left), while the UNA presented similar seven in a row by putting the second leg plaques to Dr. Jaroslaw Rozankowsky, the dean of Ukrainian tennis players (unable to Eastern and doubles winners, it was a on the 16 and under Ukrainian Weekly disappointing tournament. Roman had attend the ceremony because of a leg injury sustained in a morning match), and to, first three trophy. And he did it in an unpreceden– right to left, George Sawchak, Zenon Snylyk and Roman Rakotchyj, Jr. in the center are: his hands full with Dr. Askold Mosij– (Continued on page 15) Roman Sawchak, president of "Tryzub" and Yaroslaw Sosiak, representative of "Sitch" No. 198 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER ІI, 1977 9

Soyuzivka manager Walter Kwas presents the estate's trophy to Zenia Matkiwska, women's champion. Mrs. Senior men's champion Alex Olynec (second right) has a Ulana Diachuk congratulates runner-up Lida Prypchan. hard time holding all the trophies he won. He retired the Svoboda and Dr. volodymyr Huk commemorative trophies just presented to him by Zenon Snylyk (first right). Dr. Bohdan Futey presented the runner-up, Borys Andrew Chaikovsky (second left) put a second leg on the Kuchynsky, with the second place trophy. men's trophy, presented to him by UNA President Joseph Lesawyer. Уісе-President Mary Dushnyck is congratulating runner-up John Durbak.

George Sawchak moved up to the junior vets division this year and promptly took the title. Bohdan Rak (first left) presents the trophy, while Roman Rakotchyj, Sr. (first right) does the honors for runner-up Alex Terlecky. UNA Treasurer Ulana Diachuk presents The Ukrainian Weekly trophy to 12 and under winner Danylko Nahirny. Constantine Ben (second right) won the 55 and over Walter Kwas does the honors for runner-up Adrian senior men's title for the third consecutive year. He Kutko. received the trophy from Wolodymyr Hnatkiwsky (first right). The second place award went to Dr. Peter Charuk (second left) with Jaroslaw Rubel doing the honors.

Seven-time champion George Charuk (second left) receives The Ukrainian Weekly trophy from UNA The Matkiwsky sisters, Luba (second right) and Olenka President Joseph Lesawyer for the 16 and under junior resolved the girls 14 and under set-to: Luba took first championship. Mrs. Ulana Diachuk presents the trophy place and the trophy from Walter Kwas. Dr. Bohdan to runner-up Alex Holuka. Futey congratulates the smiling Olenka. 14 and under titlist Myron Falinsky (second left) is being congratulated by Roman Rakotchyj, Sr. Anya Dydyk (All photos just presented the trophy to runner-up Andrew by Roma Sochan). Charchalis.

No. 1 is right. The swimming team of Newark's "Chornomorska Sitch" again took the laurels. Andrey Slysh (kneeling, left) accepts the team trophy from UNA President Joseph Lesawyer. On the left are: Supreme Advisor Wolodymyr Zaparaniuk, Supreme Treasurer Men's consolation round finalists ihor Lukiw (winner, second right) and Andrew Lenec Ulana Diachuk, Supreme Advisor Dr. Bohdan Futey. First right is Supreme vice-President (second left) receive trophies from Anya Dydyk and Roman Rakotchyj, Sr. Mary Dushnyck and behind her is meet director Jaroslaw Rubel. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER І І , 1977 No. 198 1977 UNA Scholarship Winners S200

Rev. Taras Galonzka Helen Halajdida Born in Boston on February 10, 1954, Eighteen-year-old Helen will enter Rev. Galonzka will attend St. Josaphat Mercer County Community College in Seminary in Rome to continue his the fall to study toward an Associate's theological studies. Rev. Galonzka degree in pediatric nursing. The Tren– graduated from St. Basil's Prep and St. ton resident then hopes to go on to Basil's. College in Stamford, Conn., Trenton State College to earn a B.A. receiving a B. A. in philosophy. He then Born March 2, 1959 in Levittown, Pa., entered the Major Ukrainian Seminary Helen graduated from St. Anthony of St. Josaphat in Washington, D.C. High School, where she was a member and Oblate College. He was ordained a of the National Honor Society, and at– subdeacon in December 1976. Rev. tended the School of Ukrainian Subjects. Galonzka is a member of SUM A and She belongs to SUMA, the "Moloda UNA Branch 307. Ukraina" chorus and UNA Branch 362.

Ulana Hawryluk Ulana is a dean's list student at the Diana Hawryluk State University of New York at Buffa– Diana, 20, is working toward a B.S. lo School of Pharmacy, where she is in medical records administration at working toward a B.S. She was born Daemen: College. Born in Buffalo on January 5, 1957 in Buffalo. Ulana is a January 5, 1977, she is active in Plast, member of Plast, the "Burlaky" choir, the Ukrainian Students Club, the "Bur- the Ukrainian Student Club, the Ukrai– laky" choir, and the Ukrainian dance nian dance group, and in addition group in this area. A graduate of the teaches at the School of Ukrainian School of Ukrainian Subjects, she now Subjects. She graduated from St. Nich– teaches at the school. Diana graduated olas Ukrainian Catholic School, Mount from St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Mercy Academy and the School of School and Mount Mercy Academy. Ukrainian Subjects. Ulana is a member She is a member of UNA Branch 360. of UNA Branch 360.

Jurij Holinej Jurij was born July 17, 1957 in Mary Kanick Edinburgh, Scotland. Now a resident of Born September 19, 1956 in Wheel– Philadelphia, he belongs to the local ing, W. Уа., Mary now resides in Mc SUM A branch and its dance ensemble Mechen. She is studying toward a B.S. and the ,"Cheremosh" Hutsul dance in nursing at West Liberty State Col– ensemble. Jurij, 20, will begin his lege. Mary already holds an Associate's second year at the Philadelphia College degree in nursing from West virginia of Pharmacy and Science this fall, Northern Community College. At the majoring in pharmacology and minor– college she was a member of Phi Theta ing in math. He hopes to eventually Kappa honor fraternity and a dean's list obtain a Ph.D. Jurij is a graduate of student. Mary is graduate of Bishop Central High School and the School of Donahue High School. She belongs to Ukrainian Subjects, and a member of UNA Branch 56. UNA Branch 83.

Zenon Kulynych Tetiana Laba Zenon was born in Adelaide, Austra– Eighteen-year-old Tetiana will enter lia on July 24, 1958. in 1961 he came to Monroe Community College in the fall the U.S. with his parents, and eventu– to major in retail business management. ally settled in Yonkers, N.Y. Zenon is She was born in Rochester on April 17, attending St. Josaphat Seminary in 1959 and now belongs to the local Plast Rome, where he is studying toward a branch, teaches in the School of Ukrai– B. A. in philosophy. He graduated from nian Subjects and is an assistant at the St. Michael's Ukrainian . Catholic UNWLA Branch 46 "Svitlychka". School and St. Basil's Prep, in Rome, Tetiana completed the School of Ukrai– Zenon is a member of the Plast branch. nian Subjects and Bishop Kearney High He Wongs to UNA Branch 25. School. She is a member of UNA Branch 66. No. 198 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11,1977 11 1977 UNA Scholarship Winners S200

Roksolana Leibycz Roksolana obtained a B.A. in liter– Theodore Mykolajtchuk ature from York University in June. Theodore will enter Drexel Univer– Roksolana, was born September 14, sity in the fall to major in chemical 1953 in Sudbury, and now resides in engineering. Eventually he hopes to Toronto, Ont. She is a member of the obtain an M.S. in this field. Theodore "Ті Shcho Hrebli Rvut" Plast unit and was born August 14, 1959 in Sao Paulo, UNA Branch 442. She will continue her Brazil. He now resides in Philadelphia, studies at Centennial College of Ap– where he belongs to Plast and the plied Arts and Technology, majoring in "voloshky" dance ensemble. He also typography. Roksolana completed St. attends Settlement Music School, where Josaphat's Ukrainian Catholic School, he studies drums. Theodore graduated Humberside. Collegiate institute and from George Washington High School the School of Ukrainian Subjects, in and the School of Ukrainian Subjects. 1975 she represented Svoboda at the He is a member of UNA Branch 153. Canadian Press Ball.

irene Pelech irene was born August 22, 1956 in Stephan Orichowsky Bridgeport^ Conn. She resided in the Stephan, a New Brunswick resident, Newark area and then moved to Phila– attends Rutgers College of Engineering delphia. irene is a senior working in hopes of becoming a biochemical toward her B.A. at Temple University. engineer. He was born June 5, 1958 in A dean's list student, she is majoring in Hempstead, Long island, and is a mem– concert piano. She hopes to obtain a ber of Plast and the Ukrainian Student Ph.D. and become a concert pianist and Club at Rutgers. He graduated from composer, irene is a member of Plast Franklin High School, where he was a and the Ukrainian Student Hromada. member of the National Honor Society. She graduated from the School of Stephan is a member of UNA Branch Ukrainian Subjects and the Ukrainian 353. Music institute. She is a member of UNA Branch 371.

Elaine Pochtar Alexander Prodywus Elaine will enter her junior year at Alexander, who was born February Georgetown University, in Washing- 18, 1957 in Omaha, now attends the ton, D.C. where she is a dean's list University of Nebraska at Omaha. He is student majoring in finance and minor– majoring in music education and mino– ing in Spanish. Elaine, who was born in ring in opera performance. He attended Pequanock, N.J. on August 2, 1957, Central High School. Alexander is hopes to become a finance analyst. She secretary of the local UCCA Branch, graduated from the School of Ukrai– president of the Assumption Ukrainian nian Subjects and De Paul High Catholic Youth Organization, lead School. Elaine is a member of UNA singer of "Kobzar" Ukrainian folk Branch 42, Plast and the "Chornomor– ensemble, a parish cantor and a member skjSitch" Sports Club. of the Holy Name Society and UNA Branch 356.

Christine Rakoczy Wasyl Puhacz . Christine was born in Philadelphia Wasyl is a freshman at the State on September 24,1958. She is a member University of New York at Buffalo. He of Plast, the Ukrainian Music institute is majoring in chemistry and hopes to and the Ukrainian. Club at La Salle become a clinical chemist. Wasyl was College. At La Salle she is majoring in born in Buffalo on December 4, 1959. biology and minoring in earth science. He attended St. Nicholas Ukrainian She hopes to eventually enter the Catholic School and Bishop Turner Pennsylvania. College of Optometry. High School, where he was a member of Christine graduated from the School of the National Honor Society. He be– Ukrainian Subjects and Philadelphia longs to SUMA and UNA Branch 127. High School for Girls. She is a member of UNA Branch 105. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11,1977 No. 198

Ukrainian Chicken Breeder is Tops in Connecticut

GU1LFORD, Conn.–Walter Bere– called growing mash, to which is added zowskyj came to this country in 1949 as minerals. The American Bantam Asso– a stateless refugee. He had been an un– ciation, of which he is a member, lists derground fighter during World War 83 breeds and 506 varieties. At the mo– И, and could not return to Ukraine, his ment, the Guilford breeder has high mother country, in 1945 since it was hopes of a new German breed he is occupied by the Russians. He settled in rearing, in his coops he pointed out the Guildford in 1950, wrote Mabel finer points of a Single Comb, clean Dale in the August 11th edition of legged, a Rose Comb, feather legged, a the Shore Line Times. He came here magnificent Blue Cochin and a proud with a diploma in agriculture, an extra- Cornish Leghorn. ordinary knowledge of poultry breed– "it's all a matter of type and body ing and a determination to succeed, in — type mostly. less than six years he was showing his if there's no type, you have no birds at national meets and walking off luck." with prizes and trophies. The days before a show are occupied "1 remember my first big show," he with such a flurry of beauty treatments said the other day at his home on West to which even potential beauty queens Lake Avenue, where he carries on his are not subjected. hobby as a bantam breeder. ' 'Walter The birds must be shampooed to Bishop had asked me to join the Ply- show off the quality of feathers. Ac- mouth Rock Club, it was quite an cording to Mr. Berezowskyj the roo– honor. Mr. Rockefeller's cousin was kies protest and can be difficult to secretary and treasurer, and 1 got to handle, but the old pros in show busi– know her — Alice Roberts. Walter Berezowskyj with one of his champion birds. ness enter into the spirit and even ap– "Well, in 1955 there was a big Na– pear to enjoy the attention. tional Plymouth Rock meet in Rich– pursuing an agricultural career. He was Undeterred, he went job hunting, Toe nails are clipped, and combs are mond, virginia, and 1 went with 30 in Regensburg, Germany, in the Ame– and is now employed as a ropemaker oiled to give the feathers a special birds. І took first, second and third rican zone, where he worked during the with U.S. Steel in New Haven. Walter sheen. place, champion in the whole show, a day for the U.S. Government, and at Jr. also works there and is preparing to Mr. Berezowskyj prefers to show his silver bowl and one trophy". night attended the university. launch his own business with interna– birds in person, but since he enters con- Since then, Walter Berezowskyj, in 1948 he graduated with a diploma tional contacts. tests in all parts of the United States he who still speaks with a pronounced ac– in agriculture, and in the following Three years ago the bantam breed– is sometimes forced to dispatch them in cent, has accumulated at poultry shows year was amongst the quota of refugees er's jinx was again at work. "1 was special containers by air, which is time all over the United States 850 trophies, admitted to the United States. working on a diseased tree, high up in consuming and expensive. At a recent 10 plates, and eight silver balls; two Under an international agreement, the branches, when 1 fell," he said. "1 show in Springfield birds were flown in gold, two silver and one bronze medal. he was obliged to work in agriculture don't remember anything, 1 was un– from Texas and far-flung parts of the The den of his home is testimony to here for one year before looking for conscious. When 1 was recovering in Mid-West. the superlative quality of his birds. work of his own choice, "it was a very Yale-New Haven Hospital they told me The Berezowskyjs, father and son, Each wall is covered with a dazzling ar– hard year, " he said. "1 was sent to that they had given me up for dead." have shared their skill and enthusiasm ray of silver, plaques, red and blue rib– Jackson, Mississippi, to work in the in 4-H programs along the shore, and bons and photographs. cotton fields. І was not used to such But the indomitable Walter is once have helped to launch young enthu– The story he loves to tell most of all heat, and my wife and son, Walter Jr., more in perfect health, and suffering siasts in the Guilford schools with a is that when he appears at the big meets who was only four years old, also suf– no after effects from the serious acci– cop of starter chicks. dent. his fellow competitors will shout: fered." it is also a hobby that appeals to pro– What appeals to Walter Berezowskyj "Here comes the Connecticut Yankee Having paid off his "debt" the fessional men and women, such as doc- most of all about chicken breeding is to clean up." Berezowskyj family traveled north. tors, lawyers and actors. Mr. Berezow– the challenge it presents, "it's a ques– The stocky Ukrainian refugee who is They were instantly attracted to New skyj records with pride that he has tion of genetics," he pointed out. now a U.S. citizen responds with a England, with the lush vegetation and shown his birds in competition with the 1"You're breeding birds for perfection, wide grin. pastoral beauty that was a reminder of Rhode island Reds of Amanda Blake, it can take 13 years to get the perfect But his life has been marked also by their own country. They lived in Clin– star of Gunsmoke, and with Rod Tay– one out of thousands of hatchings." tragedy, serious illness, the loss of a ton briefly, before settling in Guilford. lor, who is also an enthusiast. He con- good job and periodic apprehension. "1 made my first friend here," re- His knowledge, patience and per– cedes that it can be an expensive Mr. Berezowskyj was born on called Mr. Berezowskyj. "Mr. Roma- severance enabled him to produce the hobby, with a potential champion cost– Christmas Eve, 1924, in the small town no had a farm on Long Hill Road and U.S. champion in 1967 in Canton, ing upwards of S200, but the prize mo– of vikno. From childhood his interest he helped me a lot. He even got me my Ohio. And one of his latest triumphs ney can be significant. was always in "rabbits, chickens and first job - with the Malleable iron was at the York Poultry Show to mark Mr. Berezowskyj's fine birds have pigeons." When he went to high school Company in Branford." the bicentennial, when he carried off a been the targets of thieves and practical in the city of Kolomyia, 30 miles from By dint of hard work and exemplary gold medal. He and his son are also li– jokers on many occasions. Sometimes his home, he decided to study agricul– conduct, he was promoted to foreman cenced judges. they are let out of their coops, and he ture. 1956. Life was indeed rosy for the There are hazards of disease and has to recover them as they take a stroll But in 1939 the war broke out in Eu– Berezowskyj family. They had their weather. A sudden heat wave is dread– along the road. rope. Young Walter went underground own home, and young Walter was ed by breeders like Berezowskyj. But once, a Buff Orpington turned to fight for his country's freedom from helping his father to build up their ban– "Birds have a high body temperature. up, inexplicably, and of course dead, the Russians. After the war he learned tam flock. They don't sweat," he explained. in the washing machine at a local that one of his sisters had been shot to Then came the first severe setback in "During the last heat wave one of my laundromat. After another theft the death by Russian troops, and his father this country. The iron company went prizewinning Buff Orpingtons died in burglars were apparently moved by tortured. out of business. Walter Berezowskyj my arms." guilt feelings to send the breeder Realizing that he could never return not only lost a good job, but all his But he is a master at rearing baby anonymously a check for S250 in com– to his homeland, he concentrated on pension rights and benefits. chicks, known as starters, on food pensation. pbff4ttttffttfft4ffitft44t4ftf4ftttfmtfffffffffffS laalnolnc ШЖШ Attention! Attention! The Federation of Ukrainian Student Organizations of America (SUSTA) CONCERT appeals to all BY PIANIST VIRTUOSO students and the Ukrainian community to actively support the ROMAN RUDNYTSKY manifestation on Sunday, September 18, which is being held in New York City. Saturday, September 24th, 1977 at 2:30 p.m. Mass participation is necessary so that in unison we may publicly decry the injustices and destruction of human and national rights in Ukraine by Carnegie Recital Hall, 154 W. 57th St., New York, N.Y. the Soviet regime. jram works by Liszt, Bethoven, Ravel, Lambro, A. 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^tvtt^tti'tt^eittetitiiittttfmftf—tff—^f^ ЮПЯШ No. 198 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER n, 1977 13 "voloshky" School Senior Citizens Comer Offers Dance Lessons (Continued from page 7) PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - The "vo– Sulima depicting customs and rituals of N1CHOLAS AVRAMCHUK–of Jersey City, N.J. -vacationed for two weeks loshky" Ukrainian Dance School of springtime. The ensemble's repertoire at Wildwood Crest. An avid fishing enthusiast, Nicholas boarded Capt. Zenon Philadelphia announced that its regular also includes a variety of original dances Sopowycz's fishing boat, "Connie В. ІІГ for a fishing expedition in the Atlantic fall program of dance instruction will based on traditional themes or native ocean. This is no fish tale: Nick actually caught five large bluefish, each one begin on Monday, September 12. The folklore as can be seen in "Panas" or weighing close to fifteen pounds, incidentally, did our readers catch Mr. school is in its sixth year of existence. "Diversions impromptu", in its works Avramchuk's "in Defense of Garlic" in the July 19th edition of Svoboda? the ensemble is concerned with the deve– The artistic director of the "volo– lopment of a style that is clearly native to shky" ensemble and school is Zoia MARY ANDREYKO—of Walker valley, N.Y.— undertook a 17-state Ukrainian folk dancing in its character Hraur-Korsun. Franciscan Pilgrimage during which she visited the Christus Gardens in Tennessee, and yet a style that is classical enough to fabulous New Orleans, the Ukrainian church in St. Louis, and the National Shrine Mrs. Korsun studied classical ballet be appreciated by audiences every– of Our Lady of Shows in Belleville, ill. She was delighted to read on the billboard, under the Royal Academy of Dance where. Technical and acrobatic displays "UKRA1N1AN DAY" and to find our "pysanky" on sale. But it was at the Hilton system in England and continued her are included in the ensemble's repertoire Hotel in Cincinnati that she experienced the greatest thrill. She found the magazine training here in the United States in as an important part of the total frame- "Guideposts" in her room and upon turning to the centerfold, came face to face ballet and in Ukrainian dance, included work. with a full-page colorama of Ukrainian pysanky — the works of Johanna Luciow among the various teachers with whom of Minneapolis and her daughters Anna Kmit and Loretta Luciow. Upon further Mrs. Korsun has studied are two emi– it takes several years of training to inquiry, Mary learned that the magazine had been placed in all "700 rooms" of the nent teachers of Ukrainian dance - become a good Ukrainian dancer, it hotel! Wadim Sulima and Roma Pryma– takes a great deal of interest in dancing Bohachevsky, both of whom presently and also patience for the constant DAR1A VYTANOVYCH–of Berkeley Heights, N.J.—visited the Ukrainian teach in New York City. Mrs. Korsun repetition of movements and combina– community in San Diego and then traveled to the Grand Canyon in Northeast herself is well known in the Philadelphia tions, repetition that leads to perfection, Arizona. While gazing at the world's most spectacular natural wonder, she area for her work in Ukrainian dance However, Ukrainian dancing has its expressed her rapture in Ukrainian. Her traveling companion, a non-Ukrainian and choreography. rewards — it is exciting and it is lots of neighbor back in Berkeley Heights, could not understand the spoken words but she The "voloshky" School is unique in fun. it is a joy for parents to see how readily understood the reason for the rapture. Upon her return home, Daria the Philadelphia area, it is the only much their children have progressed. reminisced about her trip and sent her thoughts to the Corner. "With more and school of Ukrainian dance which bases Also, when their child becomes a more senior Ukrainians traveling, would it not be possible to form a Travel Bureau its training on a good foundation in member of the "voloshky" Ensemble for said seniors who might enjoy sightseeing in this country with their own age peers classical character dancing and ballet as and performs on stage dressed in beauti– and converse in Ukrainian?" One positive approach to keeping alive the Ukrainian it applies to Ukrainian dancing. The ful Ukrainian costumes, there is pride language! An idea has been born; can it be brought to fruition as a business and instruction offered at the school empha– — pride in one's Ukrainian heritage and cultural enterprise? sizes style and technique.. Classwork pride in oneself and the child who has includes a character barre, center work, worked so hard and learned to dance so ANN E1SENHUTH—of Frackville, Pa.-also reads the. Corner. She has combinations of steps and arm move– beautifully. responded to an item appearing in the June Corner regarding the matter of foster ments in the folk and character style of homes for those unable to care for themselves, a new approach toward alleviating dance, and practice in actual Ukrainian "Do not put off sending your children the pain of nursing home existence. Among other things, she writes, "1 have the dances to reinforce the formal training for dancing lessons," emphasizes Mrs. experience of taking care of elderly folks." How magnanimous of you, Ann, and and give the students a valuable experi– Korsun. "Many times parents or teen- God bless you for your Christian charity. Look for further developments in the ence in folk dance choreography. agers aged 15 or 16 will call me and say Corner. that they are interested in learning And how was your vacation? Mrs. Korsun believes that such a Ukrainian dancing. What should they Anastasia and Joseph Bilovus of Warren, Mich., have asked the Corner to close program of formal training can develop do? І think to myself — why did they its September column with this poem: good Ukrainian dancers with the neces– wait so long? Of course 1 can teach A bell is not a bell until you ring it, sary technique and style. people to dance, even at the age of 16, A song is not a song until you sing it, but they will rarely be as good as A gift is not a gift until you give it. Ukrainian dancing has come a long someone who started earlier. What a A prayer is not a prayer until you say it, way since the 19th century, it has now waste of time and talent!" And love is not a love until you give it. achieved international recognition as Let there be lots and lots of love for Ukraine. Attend the Rally in Defense of one of the finest forms of folk art in the "in general, the best time to start is at Ukrainian Rights, Sunday, September 18, 1977, in New York City. world. With this recognition comes an the age of seven or eight," says Mrs. enormous responsibility — to continue Korsun. "Many children become bored to refine and build upon tradition if they begin too soon and beginning too without losing the style and character of late means that a child may not be able Ukrainian College Courses the original folk dances. to develop his or her talent to its fullest." in both her choreography and her Students interested in attending - Fall 1977 dance instruction, Mrs. Korsun at– classes at the "voloshky" Ukrainian tempts to maintain a delicate balance Dance School should come on Mon– The Curatorium of Ukrainian Stu– between authenticity and originality in day, September 12, at 5:00 p.m. for an Rutgers - dies at the University of Pennsylvania style and composition. This is admir– audition.. Classes offered range from urges students interested in Ukrainian ably displayed in the repertoire of the beginners to advanced and they are New Brunswick culture to register for this course. "voloshky" Dance Ensemble. The open to students from age 7 on. The NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. - During Translated material will be provided by repertoire ranges from such vibrant "voloshky" Ensemble accepts dancers the fall 1977 semester Rutgers University the instructor, Dr. Natalia Pazuniak. dances as "Hopak" and "Kolomyiky" to from age 14. All classes are held in the in New Brunswick will offer "Ukrainian The course commenced September the graceful and stylized movements church hall at 12th and Oak Lane. For Literature in Translation'' (Course no. 7th, but late registration is still being expressed in the dances "Evening Gath– further information about either the 967:259). The course (in English) deals accepted, interested students should ering" and "vesnianka", a beautiful "voloshky" school or ensemble call with different literary styles in Ukrainian call the University at (215) 243-8704 or lyrical dance choreographed by W. Mrs. Korsun at (215) 924-9131. prose of the 19th and 20th centuries in Dr. Pazuniak at (215) DA 9-3634. comparison with other western liter– atures. Classes meet on Tuesdays from 4:30 Slavic Course Manor to initiate to 5:50 and Fridays from 11:30 to 12:50 in Scott Hall, room 116. The three-cre– City College of N.Y. "30th" Year with Liturgy dit course is taught by Dr. Larissa Onysh– kevych. NEW YORK, N.Y.—The City Col lege of New York will offer a four-cre JENK1NTOWN, Pa.-The 30th an– tion will follow the Liturgy in the For further information please contact dit course entitled " Slavic Americar niversary celebration commemorating Manor Junior College Dining Hall. the Department of Slavic Languages and Heritage" during the fall semester. The the establishment of Manor Junior Literatures, 31 Mine St., New Brun– course, which is taught by Dr. Petrc College will begin with a Pontifical The Board of Trustess, Administra– swick, N.J. 08901. Goy, will cover the history of Slavk Divine Liturgy of Thanksgiving in the tion, Faculty and Students of Manor peoples in the United States from th( College Auditorium at 5:00 p.m., Sat– and the Sisters of St. Basil the Great 17th century to the present. urday, September 24, 1977. cordially invite the public to join with Pennsylvania U. Slavic community leaders and spe them in this Liturgy of Thanksgiving. PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - The De– cialists will serve as guest lecturers. Tfo Bishop Basil H. Losten, Apostolic partment of Slavic Studies at the course, which is now in its ninth semes Administrator of the Ukrainian Cath– An anniversary banquet and ball will University of Pennsylvania here is ter at CCNY, will be taught at 9:00. olic Archeparchy of Philadelphia, will be held Saturday, November 12, begin– offering a course this fall in Ukrainian Students may also register for "in be the main celebrant. The responses to ning at 5:00 p.m., in the College Audi– literature. Bearing the number 593 the dependent Studies in Slavic American the Liturgy will be sung by the United torium. For further information call course is titled "Readings in Early Heritage". The course involves ad Church Choirs of the Philadelphia and (215) 858-2360 between 9:00 a.m. and Ukrainian Literature, 11th through the vanced research in this field and ma: New Jersey Deaneries. A general recep– 5:00 p.m. 18th Centuries." earn students up to four credits. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER n, 1977 No. 198 23rd "Miss Soyuzivka" UNA Cultural Courses, Big Hit

To Be Crowned Next Saturday by irene Wolowodiuk KERHONKSON, N.Y. - The charm, beauty, activity in the Ukrainian crowning of the 23rd "Miss Soyuzivka" community. All contestants must be Saturday, September 17, will not only members of the UNA. Two runners-up KERHONKSON, N.Y.-Friday, facilities at Soyuzivka as long as we get cap the UNA estate's summer activities will also be picked. August 26, a banquet and student- our work done." staged program marked the end of the for this year, but will be a climax to The reigning "Miss Soyuzivka" is 20- Studying at the cultural courses is Soyuzivka's silver jubilee celebrations. 24th annual Ukrainian Cultural Cour– taken very seriously. There are strict year-old Annette Charuk of Chicago, ses held at Soyuzivka. Most of the The coronation is traditionally held ill. Runners-up last year were Martha rules regarding homework, and tests are in conjunction with UNA Day here, students left for their homes after their administered weekly. Grades are based Boyar and Lida Lenec. graduation ceremony Saturday morn– which annually draws in excess of 2,000 Music for dancing Saturday night on tests, classwork, and most import– UNA'ers and their guests to this Ukrai– ing, August 27, taking with them a antly, the scholastic effort which the will be provided by the "Rushnychok" deeper knowledge of their Ukrainian nian mecca in the Catskills. quartet from Montreal, Que. student puts into his studies. Many of the goings-on at Soyuzivka heritage, and happy memories of the Saturday night's program will fea– friendships they developed during their "Sure 1 study," shrugged Sonia this summer have gone under the ture the Ukrainian Dancers from Mon– Balko, "You'd study too if your teachers banner of the 25th anniversary. Revues, stay at Soyuzivka. treal, under the direction of Peter Over the course of their three-week lived with you. І guess that's why we concerts, sports meets have all marked Marunchak. learn so much. The teachers are always the estate's founding in 1952. enrollment, the students had an oppor– tunity to learn much more than the around to help us." As a special attraction to this year's Normally the UNA festivities at reading, writing and speaking of the "Miss Soyuzivka" pageant, Walter Soyuzivka last the entire weekend, but "1 think Pm coming back next year," Ukrainian language, in addition to the Kwas, the energetic manager of the this year, in view of the manifestation in said sixteen-year-old Cathy Shmorhay. obligatory courses in Ukrainian lan– estate, has invited, in addition to the defense of the rights of Ukraine, the "1 went to Ukrainian school for seven guage, literature, history, culture, reigning "Miss Soyuzivka", all 21 UNA Executive Committee and Soyu– years, but 1 find the cultural courses, singing and folk dancing, there were a former queens of the estate to partici– zivka's management decided to cancel here at Soyuzivka, so much more wide variety of classes and extracurri– pate in the festivities. all events on Sunday, September 18. interesting, instead of memorizing cular activities open to the students. A panel of judges, unknown to the in a separate statement, Mr. Kwas poems and literature, we learn their These activities included bandura, background and meaning. You appreci– audience until after the coronation, will urged all guests of the estate to attend pysanka and ceramic classes, and select the 1978 queen on the basis of her the rally in New York City. ate what you are reading much more if organized sports such as tennis, volley- you know why it was written. They ball, swimming and hiking. teach us so much. We can even learn how "The atmosphere at these cultural to play the bandura. The only thing is, The Envy of Dante" courses is so easy to learn in," said vira courses would be so much better if more (Continued from page 7) Zaharkevich. "it doesn't feel like new kids would come next year. People school. We get to do so much more get scared off when they hear about mother, Margareta Terelya, was dis– which calls itself the KGB. І am forced than we could in Ukrainian school Ukrainian school in the summer. The missed from the staff of a member of to leave my native land only because it because we have so much more time." same people always come back. You'd the district committee and dismissed has been plundered by alien exploiters. "it's great," commented Peter Tury– think that other kids would realize that from the leadership of the union at a There is no place for me here, because! lo, "if it wasn't for the homework it if the courses weren't good we wouldn't factory. That's what the face of your am not the way that the KGB would would be perfect! We get to use all the keep coming back for more." kind of reality looks like! like to see me. But 1 believe that we will Will Tymoshchuk and those who return to Ukraine, a Ukraine that is stand behind him be punished? І think free and hospitable to all who wish her not. Before my release 1 had been well-being and prosperity. UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION warned that nothing about Sychovka December 21,1976 should come from my pen, that in free– (signed) Yosyp Terelya will give immediate employment at very advantageous terms to dom nobody would reproach me for instead of an address: As a result of having been there. And, as you see, І repressions, and because they are get- "kept" my word, and for this they ting ready to arrest me, 1 have quit my wanted to quietly get rid of a witness job and left my family, forced to FIELD ORGANIZERS and their victim. After everything that wander and hide with relatives and І was subjected to in the camps and pri– acquaintances. І am very ill, without FOR vARlOUS DiSTRlCTS 1N THE U.S.A. and CANADA sons and that which awaits me in the the opportunity to receive treatment future, 1 say "No!" it is a crime to be a and all this is because of the KGB and Permanent employment Guaranteed salary. Social Security. 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щ AMERICA and CANADA and become friends! LFor further information, as how to organize members , refer to either your branch secretary or UNA. Ukrainian National Association, inc. 30 Montgomery Street, Jersey City, N.J. 07302 Tel. (201) 4512200, N.Y. Line (212) 227-5250-1 No. 198 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER І І, І977 15 Nationals at Soyuzivka... (Continued from page 8) WORD JUMBLE ted fashion by winning all four matches in a field of 16 without the loss of single The jumbled words below represent the names of several Ukrainian folk dances. Their names are spelled according to the system employed in "Ukraine: A Concise En- game, in the finals he outstroked Alex cyclopaedia". They can be identified by rearranging the letters. Letters underlined Holuka, (KLK New York), last year's 14 with a double line form the mystery word. and under winner, by zip scores. in the 18 and under junior boys' Ukrainian folk dances group, a field of four, Joseph Dmytriw (Soyuzivka) made his trip from Miami worthwhile. He outstroked last year's TL1STEAMEY - „ - - ^ - - - - - finalist Andrew Tatarsky (KLK Toron– to) in the semis, 6-3,3-6,6-3, and then took the measure of Eugene Melnyk 1RBKADUHS ------. (KLK Toronto) in yet another tough three setter in the finals, 6-4,6-7,6-3. All three show excellent promise and will be NOILYNKAVA ------a definite asset in the men's group in the years ahead as is already Andrew's brother George who last year won the ORPT1AKTONA - - - - „ - - - - „ . 18 and under title in an all-brother final. it was in the 14 and under girls' group KHRUZEAVIA ------that a similar situation evolved only for the second time in the tourney's 22-year history, when 13-year-old Luba Mat– CHUDKODA - - - - ^ - - - kiwsky defeated her 11-year-old sister Olenka (both KLK New York), by a score of 6-0,6-1. in the field of four, SVIASTENURAST - „ - - -, - - - - - . Luba had earlier defeated Bohdanna Bartkiw (KLK Toronto), while Olenka Joseph Dmytriw is all smiles, having just SKOKHYHOC - „„ - ^„„ „ - mastered Roksana Hnateyko (KLK received the first place trophy for the 18 and New York), all girls showing fine form. under junior title from Bohdan Rak. Run– in the 14 and under junior boys' ner-up Eugene Melnyk had to leave earlier YERTKANA - „ - - - - „ - group, with 10 competing, Myron for the long trip to Toronto. Falinsky (KLK New York), a former 12 and under titlist, had little trouble in He has taught some of them in the U.S. and Canada: taking The Ukrainian Weekly trophy in this age bracket, in the finals he defea– ted a much improved Andrew Charcha– lis (Plast Baltimore) by a score of 6-1,6- 2. Answers to last week's jumble: Meany, Reuther, Gompers, Lewis, Woodcock, Danylko Nahirny ("Sitch"), retained Fraser, Jablonski. his title with ease in the 12 and under Mystery word: McGuire. group, a field of seven, in the finals, the 10-year-old youngster defeated Adrian НАУЕ AN 1NTEREST1NG JUMBLE? SEND ІТ 1N. Kutko (Soyuzivka) 6-1,6-1. As in all other junior groups, the youngsters are showing talent, speed and stamina — a promising perspective for the future of Ukrainian tennis. CHICAGO AREA in the older girls' group, last year's UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION winner Christine Myskiw ("Sitch"), still suffering from a dislocated shoulder she had sustained" during the Soyuzivka GOLF 0UT1NG tennis camp, could not hit as hard as she can and lost to Oksana Gecha (Plast Saturday, September 17th, 1977 - Tee-Off 10 a.m. ''Chornomortsi") by a score of 6-3,6-3. at Pheasant Run Country Club ine meager turnout of Ukrainian Golf 18.00 ^ Dinner 19.00 - 5 p.m. girls is difficult to explain, considering Prizes - UNA Champ Trophy. UNA Men and Women Golfers invited. that at the Soyuzivka camps they outnumber the boys almost by 2-1. Sponsored by UNA National Sports Committee. What with the women's lib, hopefully, FOR FURTHER 1NF0RMAT10N CALL: they will not shy away for long from the John Evanchuk John Gawaluch Edwin Blidy tourneys and will assert themselves on Oksana Gecha is being congratulated by 965-4247 692-2412 RE 7-2911 the courts as strongly as they do in life. George Sawchak for winning the older girls Jerry Mychalchuk Bill Semkiw Russ Haluczak The 35 and over men's division — a trophy. Runner-up Christine Myskiw had to 843-1847 BR 8-6209 867-5793 field of 12, with some eligibles still inexpli– leave early and received her trophy prior to fesss (Continued on page 16) the concluding ceremonies. r^ Saturday, September 17,1977 at SOYUZivKA Saturday night, September 17, 1977

UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION DAY "SOYUZivKA 25"

Following the Program - Festival and"WSS SOYUZivKA" CONTEST ANNIVERSARY PROGRAM DANCE to the tunes of "RUSHNYCH0K" Orchestra

UKRA1N1AN DANCERS from Montreal The management of Soyuzivka cordially invites all former Miss Soyuzivkas to attend this year's program. Reservations are still being accepted. Call (914) 626-5641. PETER MARUNCHAK, director

SELECTION of MISS SOYUZIVKA. in view of the Manifestation in New York City. September 18. Sunday program at Soyuzivka has been canceled. All guests are urged to attend this manifestation in defence of the rights of Ukraine. Master of Ceremonies: ANYA DYDYK 16 ^^^^^^^^„^^^^^ THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11,1977^^No. 198

Juniors (15-17, 50 m. free-style): 1. Nationals at Soyuzivka... Daria Kachmarchik ("Sitch"), 33.0 (Continued from page 15) sec; 2. Nadia Slysh ("Sitch"); 3. cably preferring to get eliminated by the moment's silence during the opening Tania Kovaluk ("Sitch"); younger men — produced a surprise ceremonies. with the appearance of Alex Terlecky, a in the senior men's division (7 en- Juniors (15-17, 50 m. breast-stroke): former soccer and volleyball stalwart of tries), Constantine Ben (KLK Washing- 1. Nadia Slysh ("Sitch"), 41.1 sec; the Chicago Lions. He made a telling ton) retired the UNA trophy, having 2. Tania Kovaluk ("Sitch"); 3. Daria debut at Soyuzivka by eliminating two- won the title for the third consecutive Kachmarchik ("Sitch"); time winner Oleh Bohachevsky (KLK year, this time defeating in the finals Dr. Women (100 m. free-style relay): 1. New York), in the quarters, 6-4,6-2, and Peter Charuk (UTC) in the finals by a "Chornomorska Sitch" (T. Kovaluk, then edged out former titlist Zenon score of 6-2,6-4. D. Kachmarchik, N. Slysh, K. Pono– Snylyk ("Sitch") in the semis by a score Dr. Jaroslaw Rozankowsky (KLK marenko), 1 min., 3.8 sec; 2. KLK of 3-6,6-4,6-3. He fell to Sawchak New York), the dean of Ukrainian New York (A. Billon, K. Billon, N. Bil– ("Tryzub" Philadelphia) in the finals, 6- tennis players, who last year was in the lon, Z. Trofimenko). 2,6-2, who in turn had defeated Dr. finals of this group, had to pull out early Zenon Matkiwsky (KLK New York) in because of a leg injury. But knowing the Two individual events were added the semis, 7-6,6-4. good doctor, he will not stay away for this year to those originally in the senior men's division, Alex long. He is bound to show up for the announced: 50 m. breast-stroke and Olynec ("Tryzub") retained the Svobo– KLK tourney — with his trophy at stake 100 m. medley, both for junior girls, da and the Dr. volodymyr Huk memo- in the men's group — come October 1-2 13-14. rial trophy for good, winning out in a at Soyuzivka. Gold, silver and bronze medals in in- field of 11 and defeating Borys Kuchyn– in the tough final of the men's conso– dividual events and the UNA team sky ("Sitch") in the finals with relative lation round, ihor Lukiw ("Sitch") trophy were presented immediately fol– ease, 6-1,6-1. To Kuchynsky's credit - prevailed over a solidly playing this year lowing the finals at poolside by J. he took the measure of former cham– Andrew Lenec (KLK New York) by a Lesawyer, M. Dushnyck, U. Diachuk, pion, Bohdan Stopnycky ("Sokil" score of 4-6,6-3,6-1. B. Futey, W. Hnatkiwsky and J. Rubel. Syracuse) in the semis, 6-2,6-2. Olynec, Swimming Meet who eliminated in the semis Orest The meet was conducted by a com– Hladky (UTC), is on the way to emulat– While tennis players battled it out in mittee consisting of J. Rubel, head; ing his great predecessor, the late Dr. the quarterfinals on Saturday, 71 George Hrab, head judge; Jaroslaw Huk, the late five-time champion, swimmers lined Soyuzivka's pool, Kryshtalsky, secretary; Roman Slysh, Adrian Kutko, runner-up in the 12 and volodymyra Hnatkiwsky, Mariyka whose remorseful absence since 1975 waiting to compete in 16 individual under boys group, won an additional honor. the tennis fraternity recalled with a events and three relays. He recieves the Mary Dushnyck sportsman- Rudensky, Omelan Twardowsky and "Chornomorska Sitch'' of Newark ship award from the UNA У.Р. herself. W. Hnatkiwsky, members. emerged as the overall team winner it was a cloudy and humid Monday September - with 87 points, capturing the UNA Men (100 m. breast-stroke): 1. An– afternoon, with the mountain tops team trophy for the seventh consecu– drey Slysh ("Sitch"), 1 min., 21.0 sec; shrouded in moist mist, when the last tive year. Plast's "Chornomortsi" and 2. Marko Kryshtalsky (Plast "Chor– of the tennis finals was completed. The KLK New York took second and third nomortsi"); 3. Roman Wasylkevych finalists in all groups down on court 4, the following presented the UNA, Svobo– Registration Month with 47 and 23 points, respectively, fol– ("Chernyk" Detroit); lowed by Soyuzivka (14), "Chernyk" da, The Ukrainian Weekly and Soyu– Detroit (2), and KLK Toronto (2). Since 1969, the UNA has staged zivka trophies: J. Lesawyer, UNA Marko Pawlichko (Plast "Chorno– an invitational tennis tournament v.P. Mary Dushnyck, Treasurer Ulana For Schools of mortsi"), Andrey Slysh ("Sitch"), and for 16 men and 8 senior men at Diachuk, Advisor Dr. Bohdan Futey, Daria Kachmarchik ("Sitch") won two Soyuzivka during the UNA Day B. Rak, R. Rakotchyj, Sr., W. Hnat– gold medals each, contributing greatly program over the third weekend kiwsky, J. Rubel, Walter Kwas, G. to their teams' standings. in September. Because of the Sawchak and Z. Snylyk. Mrs. Dush– Ukrainian Subjects Winners in the individual events planned demonstration in defense nyck, the only competitor to have were: of Ukraine's rights in New York taken part in all 22 tourneys, presented Boys (8-10, 25 m. free-style): 1. Sunday, September 18, this year's her own sportsmanship award to Adrian Kutko, finalist in the 12 and REAL ESTATE Danylo Nahirny ("Sitch"), 18.3 sec; tournament is cancelled. As orga– l 2. ihor Nadberezny (Plast); 3. Yurij nizers of this tournament, we are under group. Stasiuk (Plast); calling on all tennis players and Brief remarks by Mrs. Diachuk and Boys (11-12, 25 m. free-style): 1. і Messrs. Rak and Hnatkiwsky preceded 4 ACRES, 2 open, 2 treed, beautiful view, friends to take part in the mani– victor Kazdoba ("Sitch"), 16.7 sec; festation. the lowering of the flags to the tunes of 2 bedrooms, living, dinning, kitchen, bath, the anthems. Mr. Rakotchyj then offi– porch, built for expansion, deck, separate 2. ihor Ponomarenko ("Sitch"); 3. Andrew Kushnir (Plast); George Sawchak cially closed the USCAK champion- garage with sleeping room. New carpet, Zenon Snylyk refrigerator and range. 134,500.00. Juniors (13-14, 50 m. free-style): 1. ships. (914) 626-5334 Roman Brice ("Sitch"), 34.4 sec;2. Men (200 m. free-style relay): 1. Saturday evening during the enter– Markian Kovaluk ("Sitch"); 3. Andrij Plast "Chornomortsi" (M. Pawlichko, tainment program at the "veselka" Kurylko ("Sitch"); M. Kryshtalsky, Bohdan Pawlichko, auditorium the USCAK Council Juniors (13-14, 50 m. breast-stroke): Andrij Fedun), 2 min., 3.3 sec; 2. honored several persons for their con– 1. Markian Kovaluk ("Sitch"), 41.8 "Chornomorska Sitch" (M. Slysh, R. tribution to the development of sports BRAND NEW 3-BEDROOM sec; 2. Roman Brice ("Sitch"); Brice, F. Maik, A. Slysh); at Soyuzivka. Receiving commemor– bi-level house with 1 plus acres of land on Juniors (15-17, 50 m. free-style): 1. Men (200 m. medley relay): 1. Plast ative souvenirs, on the occasion of the Уегпооу Kill fishing creek in Wawarsing. 25th anniversary of Soyuzivka, were: Full poured concret basement fire place, Marko Pawlichko (Plast "Chorno– "Chornomortsi" (M. Pawlichko, M. aluminum siding, sun deck, wall-to-wall mortsi"), 28.9 sec; 2. Alex Sich (So– Kryshtalsky, B. Pawlichko, A. Pyly– J. Lesawyer, M. Dushnyk, Walter So– carpeting, appliances, deep well, etc. Only yuzivka); 3. Marko Slysh ("Sitch"); pec), 2 min., 19.7 sec; 2. "Chorno– chan (his son Taras accepting in behalf a few minutes to Soyuzivka. Price: Juniors (15-17, 50 m. breast-stroke): morska Sitch" (M. Slysh, R. Brice, F. of his father), U. Diachuk, Svoboda 138,500.00. Call owner: Joe Tso at 1. Alex Sich (Soyuzivka), 39.7 sec; Maik, A. Slysh); 3. KLK Toronto (B. Editor-in-Chief Anthony Dragan, (914) 647-4110 or 647-5547 (eve. 4 2. Marko Slysh ("Sitch"); 3. Fred Tkach, A. Mysakowetz, M. Kowalik, Weekly Editor Z. Snylyk (also accep– weekend). Or P.O. Box 495, Ellenville, Maik ("Sitch"); E. Woloshuk); ting for Mr. Dragan), George Hrab, N.Y. 12428. Juniors (15-17, 100 m. medley): 1. Girls (8-Ю, 25 m. free-style): 1. Roman Slysh and the late Michael Marko Pawlichko (Plast "Chorno– Roma Kushnir (Plast), 18.1 sec; 2. Lebed (M. Stebelsky accepting). mortsi"), 1 min. 14.7 sec; 2. Alex Kiki Zinych (Soyuzivka); 3. Renata Mr. Kwas was doubly honored on the occasion of Soyuzivka's "25th", НА ПРОДАЖ Sich (Soyuzivka); 3. Marko Slysh Hron (Plast); 7 КІМНАТНА ХАТА ("Sitch"); Girls (11-12, 25 m. free-style): 1. when Sunday evening representatives у Ірвінгтоні, Н. Дж. 2 гаражі і 220 Men (100 m. free-style): 1. Andrey Ania Billon (KLK New York), 15.6 of KLK, "Tryzub" and "Chorno– У. електрика. По ближчі інформа- Slysh ("Sitch"), 1. min., 4.9 sec; 2. sec; 2. Kathy Billon (KLK New morska Sitch" presented him with a ції телефонувати: Marko Kryshtalsky (Plast "Chorno– York); 3. Ksenia Ponomarenko plaque for services rendered to the (201) 399-3081 або (201) 687-7680 mortsi"); 3. Roman Wasylkevych ("Sitch"); growth of sports at the UNA estate. ("Chernyk" Detroit); Juniors (13-14, 50 пі. free-style): 1. Roman Sawchak ("Tryzub"), W. Natalie Billon (KLK New York), 35.5 Hnatkiwsky (KLK) and Yaroslaw So– sec; 2. Zoya Trofimenko (KLK New siak ("Sitch") did the honors. York); Also that evening, the UNA in the Juniors (13-14, 50 m. breast-stroke): person of its president J. Lesawyer, 1. Kathy Billon (KLK New York), 44.3 honored four outstanding tennis players sec; 2. Natalie Billon (KLK New for their contribution to the development York); 3. Zoya Trofimenko (KLK of that sport among Ukrainians. Dr. J. NewYork); Rozankowsky, Z. Snylyk, G. Sawchak Juniors (B-14, 100 meter medley): and R. Rakotchyj, Jr., received 1. Daria Kachmarchik ("Sitch"), 1 plaques and a round of applause from min., 24.4 sec; 2. Natalie Billon (KLK the capacity audience. Accepting the New York); 3. Tania Kovaluk plaque in behalf of the departed Dr. ("Sitch"); Rozankowsky was Mr. Hnatkiwsky.