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WHY WE SHOULD ALL REGRET JEFFERSON’S BROKEN PROMISE TO KOŚCIUSZKO • A DIFFERENT VIEW OF POLAND MARDI GRAS ENTERTAINING WITH A POLISH TWIST • NYRB’S UNANSWERED MISTAKE • IT PAYS TO VISIT POLAND! ARCHBISHOP WENSKI ISSUES WARNING • THE FIRST POLISH SAINT • MAKE YOUR FAMILY HISTORY PERSONAL Newsmark Poland Under Fire Pleasant Airs Welcome New Year Bad losers and unfriendly AUTOPSIES QUESTIONED. Polish prosecutors have media internationalize questioned the accuracy of autopsies by pathologists in Polish internal row Moscow for dozens who died in the 2010 Smolensk plane crash, private radio station RMF FM has reported. Prime Minister Szydło According to RMF FM, Polish experts — who are car- holds her ground in rying out their own investigation into the crash — say that European Parliament the Russians did not report certain injuries in offi cial au- topsy reports, and also noted injuries which the victims by Robert Strybel never sustained. WARSAW–Poland’s government Meanwhile, the TVN24 broadcaster has reported that has been in for some rough sledding re- the district prosecutor in Warsaw is currently translating cently, attacked on four sides by a feisty documents from Russian investigators relating to gory pic- protest movement, the liberal-leftstream tures of the victims of the 2010 plane crash which earlier media, the European Union, and the found their way onto the internet. Standard & Poor’s credit-rating agen- The 96 victims of the crash in western Russia included cy. Consequently, Polish leaders found president Lech Kaczyński as well other top members of the themselves faced with the daunting task Polish military. of setting things straight. “At the moment it is diffi cult to determine when the Poland’s conservative Law and Jus- documents will be translated,” Renata Mazur from the tice party (Prawo i Sprawiedliwość = prosecutor’s offi ce told the broadcaster. “Translators have PiS) became the fi rst Polish political received them in batches. Recently they received a second party since 1989 to democratically win batch of these documents. The process of translation takes an outright majority in both houses of a long time, as much of them are handwritten documents parliament and lost no time in carrying or in small print.” out a legislative marathon to fulfi ll its The Polish investigation into the publication of photos campaign promises. It also had a sym- of victims of the Smolensk tragedy was fi rst opened in pathetic president to sign the bills into 2012, but was suspended for some time. law. But each measure affecting such The images leaked onto Russian, German and US serv- questions as the Constitutional Court, NEW YEAR’S CHOPIN CONCERT AT POLISH EMBASSY. Pianist Brian Ganz ers included gory photographs of the victims of the crash, civil service, police, public media and accompanies mezzo-soprano Magdalena Wor as she sings “A Maiden’s Wish” including some of the dead president. (Radio Polskie). bank taxes triggered a huge uproar from (Zuczinie) at the Embassy of Poland to celebrate the beginning of the New Year. See “Poland Under Fire,” page 4 Story on page 3. THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS has inaugurated the digi- tization of a unique collection of greetings from Polish citi- zens in 1926, marking the 150th anniversary of American Poland Downplays Echoes of a Pilgrimage independence. Held in 111 volumes, the collection is richly illustrated by some of the leading Polish artists of the day, Tensions with Germany by Tom Rusnak her daughter’s good health. They lived such as the Zofi a Stryjeńska, who was dubbed “the Queen Over “anti-Polish” CHICAGO — “We decide what’s near the village of Krasnik in the Lublin of Polish Painting.” important in our lives” is what I’d say province of what is now Eastern Poland. The 1926 gesture was partly an expression of thanks to Comments when asked about my fi rst trip to Po- My grandmother told me how she, her PHOTO: CZAREK SOKOLOWSKI, AP SOKOLOWSKI, CZAREK PHOTO: the United States, which had supported the revival of the land. “… and all of it was important.” I mother and a group of pilgrims walked Polish state after World War I, following over a hundred was a sponge, absorbing every moment to Jasna Gora, a journey of many miles years of foreign rule. of the amazing introduction to my an- and many days. Signatories include President Ignacy Mościcki, sena- cestral home. A homeland I had heard so I’d listen intently and barrage my tors, public offi cials as well as over fi ve million school- much about and was now in at last. And, dear grandmother with questions she’d children and their teachers. this was to be an event of a lifetime. lovingly answer. “What would you The volumes had been forgotten about for decades, but I was one of those they were rediscovered in the mid-1990s. grandchildren who loved It is hoped that the collection will be put online on July to listen to the stories. I 4, 2016, marking Independence Day. could sit with my maternal grandparents for hours. It CONCERN OVER NUCLEAR TEST. Poland has voiced must have been the exu- “deep concern” after North Korea said it has successfully berance of their tone or the tested a hydrogen nuclear bomb. sparkle in their eyes that “We call on the DPRK to stop [such actions], and con- attracted me because the structively engage in dialogue with the international com- heavy Eastern European munity,” said the Polish foreign ministry. accents were not as easy to Poland has been involved in the stabilization process absorb. The tales, nonethe- on the Korean Peninsula since 1953 by participating in the less, were captivating. Neutral Nations’ Supervisory Commission. One of my favorite sto- “At this point of the telling, it was clear Poland’s Foreign Minister Witold Wasz- ries was my grandmother’s “We stand ready to support efforts for reconciliation of in her gaze that she was no longer in the Korean people, and for building lasting security and czykowski, left, and Germany’s Ambas- account of her childhood stability in the region,” the ministry added. sador Rolf Nikel speak to reporters pilgrimage to the Holy Icon the room, on the continent, or even in after talks they held on request from at the Monastery of Jasna the latter half of the twentieth century. GOODBYE, OLD FRIEND. A Youngstown, Ohio land- Waszczykowski. Gora in Central Poland. And neither was I.” mark is now just a memory. St. Mary of Częstechowa WARSAW (AFP) — Poland sought is the Byzantine era painting revered by do while you walked?” I’d ask. “Sing Demolition work began January 4 at Krakusy Hall, lo- to downplay tension with EU and NATO cated on South Avenue near Interstate 680. the Roman Catholic faithful. It also hap- songs, tell stories, pray and laugh” she’d partner Germany over comments by pens to be the name of the premier Pol- reply. “Where did you sleep?” “Usu- The city paid $38,000 to demolish the structure in an German politicians that Warsaw earlier effort to remove blight in the area. ish parish in my home town of Cicero, ally on the side of the road.” “What if slammed as “anti-Polish.” just west of Chicago. So whenever we’d it rained?” “Then maybe in a farmer’s Back in its heyday, Krakusy Hall was the hub of Pol- Polish Foreign Minister Witold ish life in Youngstown. Hundreds of weddings, graduation speak of “Our Lady” I knew the story of house or in a barn.” Waszczykowski took the rare measure her walk was cued up and ready to tell. At this point of the telling, it was parties and First Communions were held there. It was also of summoning the German ambassador the home of the Southside Boxing Club. As the story goes Antonina, my clear in her gaze that she was no longer after several German and other Euro- “Busia,” was sickly as a child. Her in the room, on the continent, or even in The hall was built in 1939. A time capsule buried at the pean politicians criticized recent media site was removed. mother decided to take her on a pil- the latter half of the twentieth century. See “Downplays ...” page 4 grimage to Częstochowa to pray for See “Echoes ...” page 4 2 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • FEBRUARY 2016

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Follow us on Facebook or visit us on the internet at: Why We Should All Regret Jefferson’s Broken Promise to Kościuszko polamjournal.com by Gary B. Nash and move the stain of slavery from the new nation. ing his slaves] was one he often commended to Graham Russell Gao Hodges others and, indeed, one he may have himself sug- February Q Luty In March 1798, Tadeuz Kościuszko, a hero of A SECOND REVISED WILL, entirely in gested to Kosciuszko.” the American and Polish revolutions, and Thom- Kościuszko’s hand like the first, included a “The only way to realize the full as Jefferson, Vice President of the United States, change of immense significance. Rather than the WHY DID JEFFERSON, while throwing himself scientific benefit of our observations huddled in a cramped second-story room in Phil- vague reference in the original version to use energetically into the creation of the University is to share the data with our com- adelphia to make a pact of honor centered on the petition.” Kościuszko’s legacy to free “so many Negroes,” of Virginia, plead that he was too old and tired to — Bohdan Paczynski (b. Feb. 9, Pole’s sizable American estate. Kościuszko, who the rewritten will specified that “I do hereby de- carry out Kosciuszko’s will and betray the trust 1940), a leading scientist in theory had returned to the United States to a hero’s wel- clare and direct that should I make no other testa- of his Polish compatriot? One of the key reasons of the evolution of stars. come less than a year before, anxiously wanted mentary disposition of my property in the United was Jefferson’s allegiance to the Old Dominion to leave for Paris COLLECTION HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION LIBRARY STOCKBRIDGE MUSEUM. NATIONAL WARSAW aristocracy and 1 1979. Birth of Julie Ann Au- to avoid entrap- his devotion to gustyniak (Norfolk, Virg.), ment by the Alien sustaining the American soccer player who and Sedition economic and played for the Atlanta Beat of acts. (Jefferson, cultural lever- the Women’s United Soccer As- estranged from age of the white sociation. President John South in nation- 2 CANDLEMAS At Candlemas, honoring the Adams and hop- al politics. He Presentation of Our Lord in the ing to use Kos- also feared of- Temple, Poles observe “Matka ciuszko’s pres- fending friends, Boska Gromnicza.” Candles tige on a secret especially sla- blessed in church are taken mission to con- veowners al- home a symbol of the Blessed vince the French ready shaken Mother. not to wage war by the actions Gdy na Gromnicę z dachu with the United of others in Vir- ciecze, States, prepared ginia who had zima się jeszcze powlecze. a fake passport If on Gromnica icicles melt, released slaves winter’s finale is not dealt. for Kosciusko.) JEFFERSON (Rembrandt Peale, HULL (unknown, 1848. Image KOŚCIUSZKO (Karol Schwekert, c. from bond- 1674. Coronation of Jan So- Before the Pole 1800). based on daguerreotype). 1789-1792). age. In a time bieski, king and military leader departed, he when we are ac- who defeated the Turks in Vi- and Jefferson constructed a will to dispose of States I hereby authorize my friend Thomas Jef- customed to seeing the current president reject enna in 1683, and thus honored $15,000 (Kosciuszko’s Revolutionary pay) af- ferson to employ the whole thereof in purchas- scientific analysis on fearsome problems, stack for centuries as the “Defender of ter his death. The two men labored together to ing Negroes from among his own or any others.” regulatory commissions with those devoted to Christendom.” produce a document with the potential to alter Kościuszko surely made this crucial change with non-regulation, and stake out policy positions on 3 1974. Birth of Konrad Galka American history. Jefferson’s consent, for Jefferson agreed to be the the basis of insider friends and their deep-pocket (Kraków), former butterfly Kościuszko’s first version deserves quotation. executor, as well as the beneficiary, of the will. interests, this earlier abandonment of an honor- swimmer, who competed in two Though the spelling and syntax are eye-straining, consecutive Summer Olympics Was Jefferson thinking of Sally Hemings, her bound pact with Kosciuszko has a peculiar odor. for Poland, starting in 1992. the crude yet eloquent prose convey how pas- daughter Harriet who was now not quite three, As Kosciuszko’s will, abandoned by Jefferson, 4 TŁUSTY CZWARTEK. (Fat Thurs- sionately the romantic Polish revolutionary had and the newborn Beverley, born just ten days be- made its way through the courts, many complica- day) festivities mark the end of embraced abolitionism: fore Jefferson witnessed Kościuszko’s signing of tions arose. The estate was finally awarded by the celebrations before Lent, which the will? Supreme Court in 1852, 26 years after most of strictly forbids loud parties and I beg Mr. Jefferson that in the case I should die Jefferson endorsed Kościuszko’s scheme with Jefferson’s slaves had been auctioned on the roll- meat dishes. without will or testament he should bye out of my a full heart, regarding the Pole as “the truest son ing lawn at Monticello to extinguish his debts, to 1746. Birth of Polish and Ameri- money So many Negroes and free them, that the of liberty I have even known.” For Jefferson, a Kosciuszko’s descendants. For years in Poland, can patriot, freedom fighter and restante [remaining] sums should be Sufficient to promise at any time was a serious matter; but giv- Kosciuszko’s countrymen held the view that the military engineer Thaddeus give them aducation and provide for thier main- en freely under these conditions, it was to be held American Civil War could have been averted if . Kosciuszko tenance, that ... each should know before, the sacred. And for the next twenty years, Jefferson the Polish hero’s philanthropic, abolitionist plan 6 ST. DOROTHY 9 PĄCZKI DAY (U.S.) duty of a Cytyzen in the free Government, that he did not waver in his commitment to his Polish had been implemented. When the slaves at Mon- 1940. Birth of Bohdan Pac- must defend his country against foreign as well friend, maintaining a warm correspondence with ticello mounted the auction block to be sold off zynski (d. 2007), Polish-born as internal Enemies who would wish to change Kosciuszko and, as they grew old together on op- after the Founding Father died — the slaves that American astrophysicist who the Constitution for the worst to inslave them posite sides of the Atlantic, even invited him to could have been freed if Kosciuszko’s will had pioneered a novel method for by degree afterwards, to have good and human live out his last years at Monticello and bury his been honored — a small-town editor in a Susque- carrying out astronomical ob- heart Sensible for the Sufferings of others, each bones alongside those of the Sage of Monticello. hanna River town asked how Jefferson, “surely servations of distant objects that must be married and have 100 Ackres of land, Kosciuszko died on October 15, 1817. After the champion of civil liberty to the American produce little or no light of their wyth instruments, Cattle for tillage and know several years of vacillation, Jefferson withdrew people,” left “so many human beings in fetters to own. how to manage and Gouvern it well as well to from his pact of honor with Kosciuszko by plead- be indiscriminately sold to the highest bidder.” In 10 ASH WEDNESDAY know [how to] behave to neyboughs [neighbors], ing in a Virginia court in Charlottesville that he biting words, the editor wrote: “Heaven inspired 11 1945. Yalta Conference. So- viets receive Poland’s Eastern always wyth Kindnes and ready to help them ... could not serve as executor of his friend’s estate Jefferson with the knowledge ‘that all men are lands. T. Kościuszko. and would not use the money to free his slaves. created equal.’ He was not forgetful — in his last 13 1416. A delegation of Lithu- As William Lloyd Garrison would say many moments he ‘commended his soul to God, and anians and Poles read their In this unconventional but emotion-packed years later, “What an all-conquering influence his daughter to his country;’ but to whom did he grievances against the Teutonic will, Kościuszko expressed the convictions and must have attended his illustrious example,” if commend his wretched slaves?” Knights at the Church Council commitments that made him such an admirable he had taken the lead to abolish slavery. Merrill v v v at Constance. man for black Americans. Drawing on his long- Peterson, for all his admiration for Jefferson, was Gary B. Nash and Graham Russell Gao 14 ST. VALENTINE standing belief that the downtrodden could pros- anguished by this retreat: “The object of [Kos- Hodges are the co-authors of Friends of Liberty: 15 1903. Death of Fr. Jozef Dab- per — peasants, as well as slaves — if given their ciuszko’s] will was lost. Had Jefferson felt stron- A Tale of Three Patriots, Two Revolutions, and rowski, founder of the Orchard freedom under favorable conditions, he tried to Lake Schools. (b. 1842). ger about the object, he would have ventured the the Betrayal that Divided a Nation: Thomas Jef- 16 1704. Warsaw Confederation promote universal liberty and give Jefferson the experiment, despite statutory obstacles and the ferson, Thaddeus Kosciuszko, and Agrippa Hull formed. opportunity to lead Southerners in a quest to re- shortness of years, for the experiment [of free- (Basic Books, April 2008). 18 1914. Birth of Julius Kuczyn- ski, better known by his stage name, Pee Wee King. SUBSCRIPTIONS 19 1921. Signing of the Franco-Pol- POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL ish Military Alliance Dedicated to the Promotion and Continuance of Polish American Culture • Established 1911 UNITED STATES 1473. Birth of astronomer Nich- TOLL-FREE 1 (800) 422-1275 • P.O. BOX 271, N. 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FORUM New Year’s Chopin Concert at Polish Embassy by Richard Poremski it almost-knowingly responded to WASHINGTON, D.C. – Fred- Ganz’s amazing commands and en- A Different View of Poland rick Chopin piano compositions and treaties. Polish melodies were fl oating in With her unrivaled voice and by Agnieszka Napierala-Cowen ological heirs. cized for its aspiration to be a sover- the air here at the Embassy of the dramatic gestures, mezzo-soprano MPhil University of Oxford It is not a well-known fact that eign and independent state. Republic of Poland on January 7, Magdalena Wor, accompanied by OXFORD, U.K. — Poland has Polish mainstream media had been There are always powers and in- 2016 under the auspices of Ambas- Ganz, captivated the audience as she been recently, to use a metaphoric dominated by the establishment terests at play on the international sador Ryszard Schnepf, in conjunc- sang ten short Polish songs by Cho- expression, “on the lips” of many paying homage to any ideals other scene, but for once, Poland is go- tion with the Heritage Society of the pin that are rarely heard. Selections western European and American than Polish, patriotic, and Christian. ing to mind its own interests. And I National Philharmonic Orchestra included: “Handsome Lad” (Slic- newspapers. Interestingly the head- Also not well-known is that ar- mean that literally. (NPO). Charge d’Affaires Maciej znyz chlopiec), “Drinking Song” lines have been quite scary and very ticles read in the West about Poland So don’t worry about Poland. It Pisarski warmly welcomed every- (Hulanka), “Out of My Sight!” (Pre- negative: “Ultra-right wing,” “xe- are mostly infl uenced (if not dictat- is free. Finally. one, especially the numerous NPO cz z moich oczu!), “Double Ending” nophobic” and “Euro-sceptical gov- ed) by people belonging to that very And, when you think about Po- guests, and remarked upon the close (Dwojaki koniec) and “Lithuanian ernment has been elected in Poland” powerful establishment: people who land remember this, what one of working relationship between the Song” (Piosnka litewska). Before they read. compromised Polish interests to suit England’s greatest minds, G.K. Embassy and the NPO, conducted each presentation, Ganz and Wor Did I miss something? Elected … the interest of its neighbors, Germa- Chesterton, once said: by Maestro Piotr Gajewski, which explained the lyrics and plot to the in the national, free and democratic ny and Russia, and other times pan- “I can certainly claim to have frequently showcases Polish artists audience. Some presentations were elections. Elected … not imposed. interest of the European Union’s been, from the fi rst, a partisan of and musicians. quite amusing, some melancholy or Elected … the previous government leadership. the Polish ideal, even when my sym- Pianist Brian Ganz is devoted to thoughtful, but they all represented was not overthrown. So taking aside the veil of this pathy was mainly an instinct. (…) the music of Fredrick Chopin, and the vibrancy and foibles of life. Pol- So why so much negativity? harmful propaganda, what the head- It was almost entirely founded on is recognized as one of the fi nest ish American Wor was standing in In Poland, time is counted dif- lines of Western newspapers are re- the denunciations of Poland, which conveyors of Chopin’s repertoire. for Iwona Sobotka who was still ferently: fi fty years of communism, ally saying is that a new, patriotic, were by no means rare. I judged the He enraptured the audience with his stranded in Poland due to American twenty-three years of post-commu- pro-Polish, pro-Christian govern- Poles by their enemies. And I found presentation of the Cantabile in B- visa issues. nism, and now, with the last elec- ment has been elected in Poland, it was an almost unfailing-truth that Flat Major, Impromptu No. 1 in A- The evening was capped by a tion, we can count using the words marking the end of the old regime their enemies were the enemies of Flat Major, and two Nocturnes in bountiful Polish and European buf- free Poland. Is that surprising? and begging a new era of Polish his- magnanimity and manhood. If a man C Minor and F Major, respectively. fet that left no one wanting. Along tory. loved slavery, if he loved usury, if he The Embassy’s historic Paderewski/ with the wine and aforementioned IT IS NOT A WELL-KNOWN FACT It eludes me to understand why loved terrorism and all the trampled Steinway piano never sounded as music, it proved to be an excellent that Poland for the last 25 years Poland is criticized for patriotism; mire of materialistic politics, I have good as it did on this evening as entrance for the New Year of 2016. (with the exception of two) has been for looking after its national inter- always found that he added to these governed by people who were not ests; and for being proud of its his- affections the passion of a hatred of made accountable for their com- tory and heritage. In Poland’s case, Poland. She could be judged in the “Protect your Women, Not our Democracy!” munist past and different shades of it is being criticized for being a light of that hatred; and the judg- alliance to the old, Soviet-imposed Christian nation with deeply-rooted ment has proved to be right.” BERLIN — Polish fans made a regime, their children, and their ide- in Christian values. It is being criti- It still holds. bold statement during a volleyball match against Germany. Poles un- furled a giant banner reading, “Pro- SPEAK UP / Letters to the Editor tect your women, not our democ- racy!” The fi rst half of the banner was in There are no Threats to Democracy in Poland reference to the allegations of mass sexual assaults by migrants and Dear Editor: independent press. For that reason In May 2015, after a lost election a landslide majority in the general refugees in Germany on New Year’s Contrary to alarmists media re- a huge part of the media, Gazeta by President Bronisław Komorows- election, becoming the fi rst party Eve. The second half of the banner ports we want to reassure you – in Polska included, were deprived ki, the PO-PSL coalition violated to govern without coalition partners refers to recent European Union Poland, there are no threats to de- of paid-for commercial advertise- the constitution and decided to elect since the end of communism. One (EU) threats to suspend Polish vot- mocracy. The mainstream media ments. new members of the Constitutional of the fi rst things PiS did was to ing rights due to actions of their new keep criticizing the current govern- In December 2014, two journal- Tribunal. The politicians of the re- rewrite the previous government’s right wing government. Many Poles ment at will, all day long. People ists (Tomasz Gzell of the Polish tiring coalition wanted to limit the commitment to take in thousands of blame Germany for that threat. enjoy the right to public protest. Press Agency and Jan Pawlicki of right of the new ruling party to elect migrants from across the EU as part Last year Poland’s Eurosceptic This seems obvious in a democracy, Telewizja Republika) were arrested. judges of their choice and appropri- of the continent-wide mandatory re- Law and Justice party (PiS) won however, during the last eight years They covered the protest held at the ate the Tribunal completely. Today, settlement program. it was not standard in Poland. It was headquarters of the National Elec- after the reforms implemented by during the rule of the Civic Plat- toral Commission. For a week or the Law and Justice (PiS), the judg- Available from the PAJ Bookstore ... form and Polish People’s Party (PO- so, the Commission was not able to es elected by the Civic Platform still THE LIFE AND LEGACY of PSL) coalition that the standards of provide the results of the local elec- constitute the majority. They occupy FR. JUSTIN FIGAS, OFM Conv. a democratic state were frequently tions which agitated Poles and some nine of 15 seats in the Constitutional Famed originator of the violated. Here are some examples: decided to occupy the premises of Tribunal. “Fr. Justin Rosary Hour” During the rule of PO-PSL coali- the Commission. The journalists These are just a few glaring ex- Fr. Justin’s weekly message of spiritual tion, independent journalists were were arrested even though they had amples. Similar violations of civil guidance, encouragement and hope was an repeatedly harassed by the security their identity cards. They also faced liberties were truly abundant. The influence on generations of Polish immi- agencies. The staff of, among others, a lawsuit against them. To this very government formed by the PO- grants, their children, and grandchildren. “Gazeta Polska” had their homes day the results of the last local elec- PSL coalition was also involved in His broadcasts, begun in 1931, continues searched. In May 2011, at six in tions remain highly questionable, many corruption scandals. Under today as the longest continually running re- the morning, agents of the Internal the proof being 2,000 protest notes their nose, a pyramid scheme, Am- ligious radio program in the world. Security Agency entered the fl at of lodged in local courts. ber Gold, fl ourished, and thousands $9.00 plus $4.50 s&h an Internet user who ran a satirical During the last eight years, the of Poles were cheated and deprived SOFTCOVER, 82 PP. 5.5X8.5, B&W PHOTOS website on Bronisław Komorowski. previous government kept journal- of their savings. The public said Available in English or Polish Independent journalists were dis- ists and citizens under surveillance “enough is enough” and two months Please specify when ordering missed from their posts as they as a usual practice. In 2014 alone, ago in a democratic election re- POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL BOOKSTORE demanded honest investigation the secret service applied to have moved the PO-PSL coalition from P.O. BOX 271, N. BOSTON, NY 14110-0271 1 (800) 422-1275 into the Smolensk crash. Tomasz 2,177,000 telephone billings. In power. You may also use form on page 13 to order (716) 312-8088 Sakiewicz and Anita Gargas, among Europe we were defi nitely in the Democracy in Poland is doing others, lost their jobs in the pub- lead. The district public prosecu- fi ne, as compared to the eight years lic media. Cezary Gmyz was dis- tor’s offi ce in Warsaw is having an under the previous government. 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WARSAW — Former Polish the famed August 1980 shipyard a special commission of the e Polish In June 2014, agents of the Internal president Lech Wałęsa said he strike in Gdańsk, where Solidarity Institute of Arts and Sciences in America to Security Agency raided the offi ce wants to meet with the people who was born. collect, compile and publish information about of a weekly “Wprost” which re- have accused him of having been “I propose a public fi nal chap- Polish Americans. In October 1944, it was reor ganized as a national vealed stenographic records of con- a collaborator for the Soviet secret ter to this ‘Bolek’ issue,” former American society to promote study and research in the history and versations held by most important police, and asked the Institute of president Wałęsa said. social background of Americans of Polish descent. e Association, politicians. 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His alleged collaboration sup- cused of having collaborated with 1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT 06050 Media houses were pressed not to posedly ended several years before the communist-era secret service. www.polishamericanstudies.org place their advertisements in the 4 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • FEBRUARY 2016 Echoes of a Pilgrimage Poland Under Fire Schulz to call the situation in Poland continued from cover “a Putin-style democracy” and order And neither was I. I was with the a debate on Poland’s alleged “viola- band of travelers walking through tion of the rule of law.” Polish Prime the countryside to the “bright hill,” Minister Beata Szydło accepted the the Jasna Gora that was the annual challenge and stood her ground at destination of hundreds and in later the European Parliament, based in years thousands of pilgrims seek- the French city of Strasbourg. ing blessings and paying homage to In a calm but resolute voice the patron saint and spiritual mother Szydło refuted the accusations of the Polish people. The painting against her government and de- of Our Lady of Częstochowa was scribed the measures as the ful- brought to Central Poland in the fillment of her party’s campaign 14th century by a Count of Opole pledges to voters. “We want the EU who acquired it in southeastern Eu- to understand that Poland, as a sov- rope. The legend surrounding it at- ereign state, has the right to make tributed it as a work of the apostle internal decisions that serve the Luke. It was supposedly painted on SZYDŁO. “We want the EU to un- people,” she said. The prime minis- a segment of the table belonging to derstand that Poland, as a sovereign ter reiterated Poland’s commitment either the Holy Family or the one Jasna Gora Monastery state, has the right to make internal to the EU but added the 28-country used in the Last Supper. It resides in decisions that serve the people,” bloc had far more important prob- a grand chapel attached to the basili- certain times of the day. That be- for part of the summer. So it was no lems than Polish politics to deal ca. Jasna Gora is the gathering point came a rather focused, though un- surprise how excited I was when I continued from cover with to mention only the refugee of the faithful every 15th of August necessary concern for me on this learned Jasna Gora was the first stop supporters of the parties that lost the crisis. for the feast of the Assumption of visit. I wanted to make sure we were of our American tour. A benefit of October elections. Far from being an inquisition the Blessed Virgin. The painting is there at the time Our Lady was on volunteering with the program was The losers launched a self-styled with Poland in the hot seat, the ses- dark in color and often referred to public view. I didn’t want to miss a sponsored tour of a region of Po- Committee in Defense of Democra- sion turned into a spirited debate. as the “Black Madonna.” She has the opportunity to see something I land. Ours went from Częstochowa, cy (KOD) which, week after week, Speakers representing the Polish two scars on her cheek, presumably had heard about all my life. down to Zakopane then along the brought throngs of anti-government anti-government Civic Platform done by a vandal during a Hussite The twenty or so Americans Wisła (Vistula) to Warsaw where we protesters into the streets. They rant- party did criticize PiS’ behavior, but invasion many years ago. and our Polish hosts were taken eventually left for home. Nothing ed, chanted and waved placards call- many European Parliamentarians After a while Busia would con- on a tour of the main basilica, the exceeded the high anticipation I felt ing the government a dictatorship, from different countries supported tinue the story culminating with her outer grounds, the Rycerzka Hall as did the first stop on our itinerary. accusing it of violating the constitu- Szydło’s position. Quite a few at- arrival at the monastery. Her eyes of Knights, the treasury and the tion and claiming democracy was in tacked the EU for meddling in Po- would swell as she took a breath “Tomek, when I saw gift shop before we were to view danger. Protest leaders also traveled land’s’ internal affairs, and pointed to say, “Tomek, when I saw God’s the icon. Through it all, my antici- God’s Mother. She was to the EU capital Brussels to snitch out some of the bloc’s other failures Mother. She was looking at me!” pation to be in the presence of the looking at me!” on their country’s government and and shortcomings. Then she would cry and I would get object that played such an impor- urge action against it. In terms of crisis management, up, sit next to her on the sofa, and tant part of my Polish childhood, The plan was to arrive at the The KOD version of events, pro- Polish leaders made a commend- put my arm around her with a hug was paramount in my mind. The monastery, tour the grounds, then moted by influential anti-PiS - me able effort, but continued misun- that comforted the both of us. This echoes of my grandmother’s voice view the icon. The sanctuary of the dia including liberal-leftist Gazeta derstandings cannot be ruled out. was the routine I happily repeated and the vision of her pale blue eyes chapel is gated, so the congregation Wyborcza (known as the “Polish President Andrzej Duda met with many times until her passing and af- lost in what had become our shared views it from behind a metal grate. New York Times”) and anti-gov- former Polish Prime Minister Don- terwards in my memory. memory was ever present. I was so A railing along the edge of the sanc- ernment TVN television found a ald Tusk, now chairman of the Eu- afraid I’d miss the chance to see it. AS IT TURNED OUT, Polish cul- tuary allows visitors an opportunity receptive audience in influential ropean Council, and the two men My fears were unfounded but there ture became a staple of my profes- to walk, or for some to crawl on Western political and media circles. agreed that the fever-pitch emotions nonetheless. Imagine my surprise sional life. I worked for many years their knees, along its perimeter. It As a pro-Polish, pro-family and pro- surrounding the “Polish situation” and elation when we were told we’d on the technical staff of The Lira runs on one side, behind the altar it- Catholic party that favors the little should definitely be toned down. be in the sanctuary, within the gate, Ensemble of Chicago. Our annual self, then out the opposite side back guy over banks and corporations, “It is not in our country’s interest for the exposition of the Holy Icon. Christmas Gala would often include to the nave. The walls are adorned PiS (pronounced “peace”) has had a to continue the dispute in the Euro- We assembled in the sacristy the very popular Czarna Madonna with testaments of adoration and hard time being heard in the West. pean forum,” added Tusk, rumored adjacent to the chapel. Someone or Black Madonna; a beautiful song thanks. Rosaries, plaques, crutches, But the anti-government mes- to be considering a bid for the Polish noticed two of our group were miss- honoring Our Lady of Częstochowa. small pressed silver reliefs of eyes sage did get through, prompting Eu- presidency in 2020. ing. They had stepped out into the I later got involved with the or limbs accompany the visitor’s ropean Parliament Chairman Martin basilica. My school teacher instinct Kosciuszko Foundation’s Teach- journey around the portrait of Mary. got the best of me and I left the ing English in Poland program and There is a silver shield that pro- group to retrieve them all the while Tension with Germany Downplayed found myself in my ancestral home tects the picture. It is raised only at dreading the chance that I wouldn’t continued from cover drawing a comparison to the hard- make it to the sanctuary on time. I and justice reforms by Poland’s new line governing style of Russian “Sto Lat” Birthday and found the recalcitrant Americans right-wing government as an ero- strongman, President Vladimir Pu- and shepherded them back to the sion of liberties. tin. “Jak Siẹ Masz?” Note Cards sacristy. When we returned, the cha- “We don’t have tense relations The eurosceptic PiS has also said pel door was open and the Ameri- with Germany,” Waszczykowski it will financially support EU efforts cans were filing in. I was easing into told reporters following talks in to tackle the refugee crisis, but has line when two groups of older Med- Warsaw with Germany’s ambassa- made it clear Poland would not take iterranean women were ushered in dor, Rolf Nikel. in as many migrants as the EU de- and walked through the open door “A visit by German politicians to cided. The stance has put it on a col- ahead of me. The latent panic awak- Poland would be the best solution, lision course with Germany, which ened as I feared the chapel would so they can see that Polish democ- took in 1.1 million asylum-seekers reach capacity before I got in and racy is not doing as poorly as they last year — the largest group among the doors would close. I couldn’t might think,” he added. them coming from Syria — and has bring myself to cut in front of an Nikel echoed the Polish minister, called on all EU members to accept elderly pilgrim even if it were to describing their talks as “construc- their fair share. see something that would highlight tive” and Polish-German relations my five thousand mile journey to as a “treasure we wish to safeguard WASZCZYKOWSKI INVITES celebrate my heritage. As it turned so they can flourish.” GERMAN PEERS. After his meet- out, I was the last one through the Relations between Berlin and ing with the German ambassador, door. When I entered, everyone was Warsaw have been strained since Waszczykowski said German politi- standing around the chapel and the the conservative Law and Justice cians should come and witness Pol- only place for me was in the very party (PiS) returned to power in Po- ish democracy firsthand. CARD 402 — “Sto lat.” (“Happy CARD 403 — “Jak Się Masz?” center of the sanctuary. 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SPOTLIGHT ON LONG ISLAND / Barbara Szydlowski Please help us help our own community. Join the ... Polish American A Month of Celebrations PAJF Journal Foundation February may be the shortest February 10 ciuszko endeared himself to this The PAJF is a non-profi t 501c3 organization established to month, but seems to have the most is Ash Wednes- country during the American Revo- promote Polish and Polish American culture and traditions among celebrations: day, the fi rst day lution (d. 1817). members of the public and other Polish and Polish American groups. February 2 is Candlemas, cele- of Lent. On this Feb. 16, 1757 — Julian Ursyn It does this by organizing and supporting special events, networking, brating the purifi cation of the Virgin day the faithful Niemcewicz was born, the eldest and providing consultation to individuals and groups, which seek to Mary after her delivery of the infant receive smudges of sixteen children. The poet, play- learn more about the Polish community in the United States. Jesus. of ash on their wright and statesman — as well as As a national newspaper serving Polish immigrants and their The weather on this late win- foreheads, as an emblem of their a leading advocate for the May 3, descendents since 1911, the Polish American Journal has a unique ter day was thought to be a kind mortality. The priest reminds us of 1791 Constitution. (d. 1841). perspective on the shortfalls — primarily funding — that have of reverse indicator of what was the custom’s meaning “Dust thou Feb. 19, 1473 — Birth of Re- prevented many great projects from getting off the ground. We also to come: Fine weather indicated a art and to dust thou shalt return.” naissance mathematician and as- have grown increasingly frustrated to see students — future leaders, prolonged winter, while clouds and The practice, which refl ects the tronomer, Nicholas Copernicus. In who are passionate about Polonia — seek other areas of study because chill presaged an early Spring. From Old Testament tradition of wearing the 1500s when most believed earth they could not secure something as simple as airfare to study in Poland the Middle Ages on, country folks sackcloth and ashes as signs of peni- was the center of the universe, he or abroad. believed that on this day hibernating tence, became Christianized early in proposed his theory that the planets Likewise, we animals left their dens to inspect the Church history. revolved around the sun. (d. 1543). see so many state of the sky. Feb. 23, 1854 — Casimir Funk t a l e n t e d It was believed of bears, badgers FEBRUARY ALSO MARKS the comes into the world. Born in Po- academicians, and especially hedgehogs that if birthdays of four prominent Poles: land, Funk was a biochemist and s c h o l a r s , they saw their shadows on that day, Feb. 4, 1746 — The birth date discoverer of vitamins. He found artists, folk planting should be delayed for sev- of Thaddeus Kosciuszko, hero of that vitamins B1, B2, C and D groups — the eral weeks, an obvious precursor to both America and Poland. A Polish were necessary to human health. (d. list goes on — our current Groundhog Day. freedom fi ghter and engineer, Kos- 1967). whose special projects or SYBIRACY / Stefania Borstowa areas of study have been dropped for Preparation for Winter, Healing Powers, and Magic lack of funds. Your tax-deductible donation to the Polish Ameri- “Sibracy” (Poles exiled to Sibe- the train on way to Kazakhstan lost cabbage, sometimes even butter or In many can Journal Foundation supports our eff orts to keep ria during World War II) is written her mind completely. They took meat for our healing services. I am cases, state the Polish American community strong for genera- by Stefania Borstowa. Borstowa, her to a health center in Kustanay. a main doctor and Marysia is my or federal arts tions to come. her children and Marysia, a home Her son remained in the village, he aide. We use mainly the same medi- or cultural servant, were deported from Lvov to is taken care by a wife of a doctor. cines: iodine, aspirin, cleaning/dis- funding is available, but these groups cannot aff ord processing fees Krutoyarka, a small village in Ka- One Polish woman, with a husband infection tools, quinine. We realize to meet application requirements. It is time to start helping our own. zakstan. Soon after the Soviet Union somewhere in Hungary, lives with a that our success will last as long as invasion, her husband was sent to German boyfriend, a re-settler. It is everybody survives, so we are very MEMBERSHIP. Donations are accepted in any amount. All donations the labor camp in Eastern Siberia a sham, since she is here with her careful. will be acknowledged and may be used as charitable contributions on and died of dys entery, but she did children and a mother-in-law. To- I received two big parcels, eight your tax return. As a member, you can suggest any worthwhile cause: not know about it until after World bacco is the only crop that survived kilograms of medicines from our a donation to a local Polish American museum; veteran’s group; schol- War II. the destruction done by pigs and dear friends with different medica- arship fund; dance group, etc. Our board reviews these suggestions cows. There is a Polish family here, tions for different symptoms with and creates a ballot of the most-requested causes/recipients, which Excerpt from a letter written in fi ve people. They have boys with no information how to apply them. The will then be voted on by current members. (Membership is yearly, October 21, 1940: clothes or shoes. They wear rags. If parcels had everything we needed: starting with the date of your most recent donation). All members re- It feels like winter already, the you can, please send some clothes bandage, gauze, cotton wool, ther- serve the right to abstain from being a voting member. temperatures are below freezing and or shoes for them. Please, send also mometers, vitamins, anti-cough Since 1911, the Polish American Journal has been an advocate for some snow covers the fi eld. I did some books for young people to syrups, cupping-glass with metha- Poles and their descendants in the United States. Help us utilize over not work in the kolkhoz (farm) for at read. We have here nothing. nol and a deck of cards. My friend 100 years of the Polish American experience to support those who least a month, since they don’t pay told me that his aunt survived Soviet share our core values of strong family, faith, and community. us anymore. 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RELIGION / Benjamin Fiore, S.J. Archbishop Wenski Warns About Gay-Marriage In light of a decision of a Florida of special new rights for individu- administrator of the archdiocese at Epiphany (Jan. 6) with street pa- judge to redefine marriage to include als who identify themselves as les- the resignation of Archbishop Ni- rades. The holiday, commemorat- same-sex couples, Miami’s Arch- bian, gay, bisexual, and transsexual enstedt and Auxiliary Bishop Lee ing the arrival of the Three Kings bishop Thomas Wenski, in a let- (LGBT). The new leadership recent- Piche. in Bethlehem to pay tribute to Jesus ter to Church employees, explained ly elected in Poland and similarly twelve days after his birth, is one of that public support for behavior in inclined ministers in Hungary suc- MINNESOTA TOWN STANDS the oldest and most important days conflict with Catholic teaching, in- cessfully stopped an EU ministerial UP. When the atheist Freedom of the Roman Catholic Church and cluding via social media, could cost agreement that would have forced From Religion Foundation threat- remains a public holiday in Poland. them their job. all EU countries to honor same-sex ened to sue and thereby forced the “Epiphany” means “to reveal” “All employees should note,” “marriages” wherever they were Minnesota city of Wadena to take and so tradition says that by bring- he wrote, “that, because of the contracted in the European Union. down its Nativity scene at the band- ing gifts to the Christ child, the three Church’s particular function in so- Poland and Hungary argue that stand in a city park, residents blan- Wise Men reveal Jesus to the world ciety, certain conduct, inconsistent this violates the sovereign preroga- keted the town with hundreds of na- as Lord. In Poland and in many oth- with the teachings of the Catholic tive of countries to legislate on mar- tivity scenes. The city first allowed er countries as well, the Feast of the Church, could lead to disciplinary riage and family matters. Currently local citizens to put up the Nativity Epiphany is known as Three Kings’ action, including termination.” in the UN, EU diplomats have aimed scene as part of their family gath- Day. Florida became the 36th state at “broadening the scope of recog- erings at the bandstand, one each Three Kings’ Parades were in- in the United States to legalize gay nition of LGBT rights” around the day throughout the holidays. Other troduced in Poland eight years ago “marriage.” globe and not just ending discrimi- citizens put up nativity scenes in the and since then have been embraced The archbishop’s clarification to nation. Other countries, smaller and yards and shop windows. in 420 towns throughout the coun- employees follows several recent weaker than Hungary and Poland ARCHBISHOP WENSKI: “... by im- Wadena resident Dani Swor- try. In Warsaw, two events are or- instances of Church personnel being but sharing similar views, will more posing a new definition of marriage ski started a Facebook page filled ganized, one on each bank of the let go for violation of Church teach- likely stand together with the strong on the people of Florida, the courts with pictures of manger scenes all Vistula River. The main event in ing with media and legal action leadership of Poland and Hungary. are changing what marriage means over town. “Let’s shower the town Warsaw’s Old Town, is the parade taken as a backlash, in Kansas City, for everybody.” with nativity scenes, let’s share out led by the Archbishop of Warsaw. Seattle, Chicago, Ohio, and Minne- SETTLEMENT IN ST. PAUL- faith,” she declared. A Pole, a Chinese, and a Nigeri- sota. The archbishop said that “by MINNEAPOLIS ABUSE CASE. board will deal with allegations of Bill Donohue of The Catholic an pose as the Three Kings. Around imposing a new definition of -mar Archbishop Bernard Hebda and misconduct instead of relying upon League commented, “It is entirely them are children dressed in three riage on the people of Florida, the the archdiocesan attorney stated that the decision-making of one or two legal to put a manger scene on pub- colors —red symbolizing Europe, courts are changing what marriage they share the same goal with the clergy members. There will also be lic property, as long as it is privately green, Asia and blue, Africa. means for everybody.” litigants of securing safe places for two independent audits in 2017 and paid for and it is a public forum, i.e. The theme of this year’s pa- children and note that the agreement 2018 to ensure compliance. an area that is open to art displays, rade was “Mercy comes first. POLAND AND HUNGARY OP- legally establishes actions to be tak- The archdiocese recently de- concerts, rallies, and the like.” Love. Peace. Forgiveness” and re- POSE EU GAY MARRIAGE. Eu- en in situations of abuse. clared bankruptcy as a result of sex- fers to this year’s Roman Catholic ropean Union diplomats in the UN Under the agreement, a pre- ual misconduct cases and Archbish- TAKIN’ IT TO THE STREETS. Church’s Holy Year of Mercy. have been outspoken supporters dominantly lay ministerial review op Hebda was appointed apostolic Poles celebrated the Feast of the PSAA Singers Celebrate Kolędy Poles are Largest Group to Visit the Auschwitz Memorial NEW YORK — Member chorus- The choruses are lucky and by Rabbi Allen S. Maller hopeful that the number of visitors fees for guides, sales of publica- es of the Polish Singers Alliance of proud to have new District 7 Presi- A record number of more than from Spain is even larger than the tions, onsite concessions and other America Seventh District gathered dent Yaga Chudy take a pro-active 1,720,000 visitors came to the number from Israel. income sources. in Ridgewood’s magnificent Church role in reaching out and organizing Auschwitz memorial in 2015. This Nearly 80 percent of the visitors In 2009, a special Auschwitz- of St. Aloysius, Fr. Jerzy Poltorak, such an enjoyable afternoon. number broke the previous record are guided by museum educators in Birkenau Foundation was estab- pastor, to celebrate Christmas with “In this world of stress and un- of 1,530,000 visitors set in 2014, one of 20 languages. “The appro- lished for a perpetual endowment Polish carols and pastorals on Janu- certainty, the singers reach out to all the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial priate preparation and training of whose income is specifically ear- ary 10, 2016. lovers of choral music and invite in- and Museum in Poland reported. nearly 300 educators constitutes a marked for long-term conservation. Participating were: Polonia- dividuals with sweet voices to come Recent years have seen a dramatic challenge, taking into account dy- Some 35 states have pledged or do- Paderewski Chorus #287 (New and join them so they may continue rise in visitors, up from fewer than namically changing attendance of nated funds to the endowment, in- Britain, Conn.); Marcella Ko- their mission of fostering Polish cul- 500,000 in 2000. visitors from different language ar- cluding more than half of the sum chanska Sembrich Female Chorus ture through song,” said the PSAA’s In 2015, as in previous years, the eas,” said the director of the Inter- from Germany. v v v #321 (Philadelphia); Chopin Sing- Barbara Blyskal. largest number of visitors (425,000- national Center for Education about 24.7%) came from Poland, where Auschwitz and the Holocaust. ing Society #182 (Passaic, N.J.); a To learn more about the PSAA, Rabbi Maller is a graduate of tens of thousands of students from Created by an act of the Polish UCLA and the Hebrew Union Col- representative group of Aria #303 call Yaga Chudy at (201) 681-7980, Polish schools tour Auschwitz an- Parliament in 1947, the memorial lege. He has taught at Gratz Col- (Wallington, N.J.), as well as Ogin- or visit polishsingersalliance.org. nually. museum comprises two parts — the lege in Philadelphia, the Hebrew ski #283 (Hempstead, Long Is- Then there are the following Auschwitz I camp, entered through Union College and the University of land); Hejnal #323 (Greenpoint), MODLITWY number of foreign visitors (75.3%): the iconic “Arbeit Macht Frei” gate, Judaism in Los Angeles, and at the and Jutrzenka Female Chorus #226 United Kingdom (220,000), the and the vast area of Auschwitz II, at UCLA Extension. He is past presi- (South Brooklyn). PUBLICATION OF PRAYERS. The Polish United States (141,000), Ger- Birkenau, about two miles away. dent of the Southern California As- All choruses presented their American Journal gladly accepts prayers ads for publication. They must be received by the 10th many (93,000), Italy (76,000), The museum is a state-run entity. sociation of Reform Rabbis and is three favorite Christmas pieces, of each month, prior to the month of publica- Spain (68,000), Israel (61,000), The Polish government provides now president of the National Jew- which were appreciated by the au- tion, and must be pre-paid at the cost of $15.00 France (57,000), the Czech Repub- more than one-third of the approxi- ish Hospitality Committee. each, which can be paid by check or charge. If dience. The choruses were grateful you have any questions regarding this policy, lic (47,000) and the Netherlands mately $15-million annual budget, Rabbi Maller has also published to congregation, which came to the please call 1 (800) 422-1275 or (716) 312-8088. (43,000). and the European Union also con- many articles on Jewish sociology 3:00 p.m. Holy Mass and stayed for It is sad that the number of Ger- tributes some funding. More than and education in popular maga- the concert. Give a gift subscription man visitors is only somewhat high- half of the budget is generated by zines, both Jewish and Christian. He Call (800) 422-1275 er than the number of Italians. It is the museum itself through visitor has also published original research in the scholarly journals “Jewish Amber Ball at Social Studies” and “Judaism.” Waldorf Astoria NEW YORK — The Kos- ciuszko Foundation Ball is a celebration of a mission fulfilled and the benefactors who made it possible. The Foundation awards more than $1 million annually in fellowships and grants to gradu- ate students, scholars, scientists and artists, and nearly 200 people benefited from the Foundation’s financial assistance each year. This year’s Ball will be held Sat., April 30, 2016. It is an op- portunity to gather with close friends and make new ones while dining and dancing at the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria. The Ball will feature the Deb- utante Presentation. Young wom- en are invited to apply. For infor-

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HAPPENINGS: CHICAGO STYLE / Geraldine Balut Coleman A Historic Musical Event! PHOTO: ANDRZEJ BARANIAK ANDRZEJ PHOTO: CHICAGO — It was a great LACHOWSKI DARIUSZ PHOTO: historic musical event! For the first time ever, and for only one concert, world-renowned artists, jazz singer Grazyna Auguścik and Michał Urbaniak, jazz musician and com- poser, arranger, violinist, and saxo- phonist, appeared on stage together. On December 4, Chicago’s Coper- nicus Center was filled to capacity to hear and see these artists perform. Urbaniak, has for years, been known, appreciated, and admired by an international audience around the world. But for the first time, he performed in front of a Chicago Pol- ish American audience along with Auguścik, Chicago’s famous jazz chanteuse. Lukasz Ratułowski The duo dazzled the audience Auguścik and Urbaniak with a more than two-hour concert with Urbaniak’s violin. A long, fice of the Pontifical Mission Soci- Dance.” But it also performed in that began with Auguścik using her standing ovation closed the show eties: Society for the Propagation its hometown of Chicago with its extraordinary voice, freely interpret- for these outstanding musical art- of the Faith, Missionary Childhood “Polish and American Carols.” On ing each song with refreshing clar- ists. Association, Society of St. Peter December 13, the Lira performed to ity and creativity. Then Urbaniak Apostle, and Pontifical Missionary a filled church audience at St. Mary performed his classic rendition of LOCAL BOY WINS NATIONAL Union. This is the seventh year of of the Angels, a Chicago landmark, Krzysztof Komeda’s “Rosemary’s CONTEST. This past year, approxi- competition for creating a Christ- featuring a guest performance by Lullaby” and the song “My Mother mately 11,000 students throughout mas card and the second year that a the internationally acclaimed jazz Told Me, Not To See You.” the U.S. took part in a very special student from St. Blase has won. Last singer, Grazyna Auguścik, who During the second portion of the art contest. Students from kinder- year’s winner was Klaudia Bafia. performed her original interpreta- concert, Urbaniak was accompanied garten through Grade 8 volunteered tion to take part in the award cer- The winning works were displayed tions of Polish carols. As always, by his musicians. The applause was their time and talent to create a post- emony. Once home, Lukasz shared on Christmas cards distributed Lucyna Migiala, co-founder of the thunderous as the group performed card depicting the Nativity of the his experiences, not only in receiv- throughout the U.S. through the chil- Lira Ensemble, gave a thorough and numbers ranging from folk sounds Christ Child. This year, 41 out of ing such a prestigious award, but dren’s website: www.MCAKids.org complete narration on the beautiful to hip-hop. The pieces played were 700 students from St. Blase Polish also in visiting the nation’s capitol as E-greetings. The students at St. Polish customs and the history of based primarily on his recent music Language School in Summit, Illi- with his fellow students. He re- Blase have already begun working Polish Christmas carols. albums, thus allowing the musicians nois, participated. The national win- ceived an iPod for his outstanding on the 2016 Christmas card project. For the last 50 years, the Lira En- a certain amount of freedom in their ner was Lukasz Ratułowski, a first artistic work. semble has brought the best of Pol- interpretations and the concept of grader from St. Blase. This annual contest is sponsored LIRA’S JOYOUS JUBILEE. This ish culture, not only to the Chicago making music together. On December 5, Lukasz and his by the Society for the Propagation year, the Lira Ensemble traveled area, but everywhere it has traveled. Finally, Auguścik was invited parents, Barbara and Krzysztof, of the Faith, based in Chicago. The to the Cleveland and Detroit areas This group of classically trained art- back onto the stage, for the song traveled to Washington, D.C., to the artwork is reproduced as the official to perform its “Joyous Jubilee – 50 ists brings delight to all who hear “Waltz-Oberek,” perfectly paced Basilica of the Immaculate Concep- Christmas card of the National Of- years of Polish Carols, Song and them perform.

POLONIA OF THE EASTERN GREAT LAKES / Michael Pietruszka Names New and Old Sworn into Office BUFFALO, N.Y. — Erie County Execu- the 9th, the Katolickie Radio Rodzina held its Rev. Czeslaw Kysa’s Third Annual its Installation Dinner at the Millennium Ho- tive Mark Poloncarz was sworn in for his “Zabawe Oplatkowa” featuring “Non Stop” Krupnik Festival was held at the Polish Villa tel in Cheektowaga ... Forgotten Buffalo is second term in Old County Hall in Buffalo on at the John Paul II Polish Cultural Centre in II Restaurant in Cheektowaga, Villa Maria offering its Pride of Polonia Tour on April New Year’s Day ... Eugene Jankowski, Jr. Mississauga, Ontario, and the Syracuse Polish College in Cheektowaga held its “Blizzard 11th ... The Polish Scholarship Fund has an- was sworn in as the Batavia city council presi- Home hosted its Oplatek Dinner Dance fea- Raffle,” the Adam Mickiewicz Library and nounced that the “61st Annual Syracuse Pol- dent ... Erie County Judge Michael Pietrusz- turing the John Gora Band at its Park Avenue Dramatic Circle held its “Candlemas Cel- ish Festival” will take place in Clinton Square ka has been appointed to serve as a county clubrooms. ebration” at its Fillmore Avenue clubrooms, the weekend of June 10 through 12. and surrogate court judge, and acting NYS On Jan. 10th, Buffalo Mass Mob XIV and the Dom Polski in North Tonawanda v v v supreme court justice, in Genesee County for filled St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy on Syca- marked its Polish Night on Jan. 30th ... On If you have an item for this column, please the 2016 calendar year ... Erie County Judge more Street, and the Villa Maria Chorale and the 31st, the New Direction Band performed send the information by the sixth day of the Thomas Franczyk decided that he would not Quo Vadis Choir performed Polish Carols at the Polish Nook in Niagara Falls month preceding publication month (i.e. Feb. seek the position of Erie County district at- for the Finale of Christmas at Queen of 6 for the March issue) to pietruszka@verizon. torney in this year’s elections. Martyrs Church in Cheektowaga ... Lucyna UPCOMING. The WNY Division of the Pol- net. The official book of Buffalo’s historic Dziedzic offered her Polish language classes ish American Congress will host its “Kulig Broadway Market, which was edited by Mi- as part of the Maryvale School District’s adult Winter Festival 2016” at the Chestnut Ridge chael Mulley and contains a forward by Buf- education program beginning in mid-Jan. ... Park Casino in Orchard Park, and the Polish falo Council Member David Franczyk and The Pilgrims for Poland World Youth Day Heritage Dancers of WNY will mark “Paczki 100 black and white pages, is available at in Krakow held their “Polish Night” featur- Day” with music by Special Delivery at the the market office ... The WNY Division of ing performances by Special Delivery and Holy Mother of the Rosary Polish National the Polish American Congress received a the Polish Heritage Dancers of WNY at St. Cathedral in Lancaster, on Feb. 7th ... The $2500 grant from NYS Assembly Member John’s Parish in Alden, and the John Paul II WNY Division of the Polish American Con- Angela Wozniak to install a memorial bench Polish Cultural Centre in Mississauga hosted gress is again investigating the possibility of in Cheektowaga and a canal-side memorial the Czarna Bialy Karnawal, on Jan. 16th ... establishing a Polish Community Center plaque in downtown Buffalo ... Chrusciki Also on the 16th, Buffalo’s Broadway Market for WNY ... The Polish Heritage Dancers of Bakery opened its fourth location at the Col- marked National Polka Month with its Piero- WNY will be offering its “Want To Learn lege Park office complex in Amherst ... Ma- gi, Piwo and Polkas event with music by the How To Dance for Dyngus Day?” polka les- zurek’s Bakery has opened a new location in New Direction Band. sons at the St. John the Baptist Parish Hall Buffalo’s Broadway Market. The Polish Arts Club of Buffalo present- in Alden on Feb. 11th, 18th, 25th and March The Market Bar in Buffalo’s Historic Po- ed Mary Jane Masiulionis’ presentation on St. 9th ... On Feb. 12th and 13th, Kabaret Pod lonia District was damaged by fire on the 3rd John Paul II’s play, “The Jeweler’s Shop,” Banka will present its “19th Annual Polonijy of Jan. ... The Ludowa Nuta folk group from at the Harlem Road Community Center on Kabareton” at the John Paul II Polish Cultur- Hamilton, Ontario headlined Corpus Christi Jan. 20th, and held its Annual Installation al Centre in Mississauga ... The Polish Arts Parish’s “Oplatek & Koleda” at the East Side Luncheon at Gregor’s Garden Grove in West Club of Buffalo will present Joe Macielag’s Buffalo church on Jan. 3rd ... Potts Banquet Seneca on Jan. 31st ... The Polish folk band lecture on “Polka — The Polish American Hall hosted its Annual Snow Ball Dance fea- Golec uOrkiestra performed at the Living Cultural Anthem?” at the Harlem Road Com- turing the New Direction Band,” and St. Stan- Arts Centre in Mississauga, and the Polish munity Center on Feb. 17th ... The General islaus Kostka Parish, the Mother Church of Canadian Salon of Music, Poetry and Theatre Pulaski Association’s Annual Wreath Lay- Rochester’s Polonia, hosted its Oplatek Din- of Toronto presented Dobry Wieczor Mon- ing Ceremony will be held at the General Pu- ner Dance, which included a “Jaselka” by the sieur Chopin at the Maja Prentice Theatre in laski statue in Downtown Buffalo on March Polish School children, on Jan. 9th ... Also on Mississauga, on Jan. 15th. 4th. After the ceremony, the group will host 8 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • FEBRUARY 2016

LETTERS / Richard Lukas NYRB Leaves Too Serious a Review to a Novelist Editor’s note: Dr. Richard C. Lukas sub- village that offered a haven for the persecuted dents of Jedwabne remained passive during context of the extreme cruelty that character- mitted the essay below in the form of a let- Jews of Vichy France. the slaughter, in which no more than forty ized life in eastern Poland at that time. Jews, ter to the editor of the New York Review of Few serious historians today would de- Poles were involved. Determined to remain Poles, Belorussians, and Ukrainians inhabited Books (NYRB). He criticized the review by scribe Lan- LUKAS JENNIFER PHOTO: in the headlines, the area, and all of them betrayed, brutalized, Julian Barnes of Anna Bikont’s book, “The zmann’s nine Gross was re- and killed each other at one time or another in Crime and Silence: Confronting the Massacre hour mind- cently report- scores of Jedwabnes in one of the worst plac- of Jews in Wartime Jedwabne.” The NYRB, numbing film, ed by Agence es in Europe. Jewish collaboration with the known for its anti-Polish bias, did not publish “Shoah,” as a France-Presse to Soviets against the Poles during 1939-1941, Lukas’ commentary. The PAJ publishes the documentary. By have published when the Russians controlled eastern Poland comments of Dr. Lukas here in their entirety. definition, docu- an article in Die were responsible for a large number of Pol- mentaries are Welt in which he ish lives. When the Soviet military offensive Letters to the Editor supposed to be allegedly made brought the Red Army into Poland in 1944, New York Review of Books objective. Shoah this astonish- Jews again collaborated with Moscow in the 435 Hudson St., Suite 300 was a carica- ing claim: “The arrest, deportation and death of thousands New York, NY 10014-3994 ture. It depicted Poles ... in fact of Poles. In his earlier writings, even Gross Poles as brutish, did kill more conceded Jewish complicity with the Soviets Dear Editor: cruel, stupid and Jews than Ger- against the Poles. The NYRB apparently has exhausted its anti-Semitic. It PHOTO: ULF ANDERSEN/GETTY mans during the It is appropriate here to remind people like LUKAS BARNES pool of competent historians to review books is this Lanzman- war.” Barnes and Gross of something I had written on wartime Poland. In the November 19, nesque characterization that revoltingly drips There is absolutely no historical evidence in one of my books: “The history of ethnic 2015 issue, the editors chose Julian Barnes, throughout Barnes’ review. to support this bizarre claim. communities whom the Nazis terrorized and an English novelist whose fiction includes Barnes betrays his ignorance of wartime Reading Barnes’ essay, I was astonished murdered during World War II is written with crime novels, to review Anna Bikont’s book, Poland when he asserts that although most by the almost complete absence of the Ger- heroes and villains, altruism and selfishness, “The Crime and the Silence,” originally pub- Poles remained passive during the German mans. How is it possible to write an account and courage and cowardice. It is written in lished in Polish in 2004 and four years after persecution of the Jews, he added judgmen- of wartime Poland without mentioning Nazi crooked, not straight lines, and in variegated Jan Gross’ badly flawed book, “Neighbors.” tally: “The sin of indifference can be no less responsibility for the deaths of approximate- colors, not in black and white. If one learns Both books deal with the killing of Jews in the toxic than other sins.” ly six million Polish citizens, almost half of anything about World War II, it is that no village of Jedwabne, Poland. Really? which were Polish Christians? group has a monopoly on goodness. Neither Obviously Barnes is ignorant of the fact does any group possess a monopoly on evil.” Determined to remain in the headlines, that the Germans imposed an automatic death Reading Barnes’ essay, I was astonished The subject of wartime Poland is too im- Gross was recently reported by Agence sentence on Poles aiding Jews, a pen- by the almost complete absence of the portant and complicated to leave to the glib France-Presse to have published an alty which only applied in German-occupied Germans. How is it possible to write judgements of novelists. article in Die Welt in which he allegedly Poland. Despite the constant threat of death v v v an account of wartime Poland without made this astonishing claim: “The Poles hanging over their heads, hundreds of thou- Richard Lukas, a well-known and re- mentioning Nazi responsibility for the ... in fact did kill more Jews than Germans sands of Poles directly helped Jews during the spected historian and author specializing in deaths of approximately six million during the war.” There is absolutely war. There were thousands of other Poles who modern Europe, has taught at universities in Polish citizens, almost half of which no historical evidence to support this indirectly offered help. The fact that Poland Tennessee, Ohio, and Florida. He earned his were Polish Christians? bizarre claim. has the highest number of people of any Eu- doctorate from Florida State and has also ropean nation listed as “Righteous Gentiles” served as a research historian for the U.S. Air speaks volumes about the incredible risks Jedwabne was a horrible episode. The Ger- Force. When I read the second paragraph of the these courageous people took to save Jewish mans bear primary responsibility for orches- Lukas has also received an honorary review, where Barnes lavishly praised Claude lives. trating it. But it does not excuse Poles who doctorate, the Polonia Restituta award, and Lanzmann’s “Shoah” as “one of the greatest Barnes uncritically accepts the conclusions collaborated with the Germans and gained awards from both the Pilsudski Institute and documentaries of the last fifty years,” I real- of Jan Gross, who made the claim that the materially from the elimination of the Jewish the American Institute of Polish Culture. He is ized that Barnes would offer readers yet an- Germans played a minimum role in the death people. Bikont concludes that, “Few countries author of several books, including Forgotten other anti-Polish screed on Polish responsibil- of the Jedwabne Jews. This is the same Gross, can match us (Poles) in our reckoning with Holocaust: The Poles under German Occupa- ity for the Jedwabne slaughter. Barnes follows who claimed the Christian half of Jedwabne the ghosts of the past.” Predictably, Barnes tion, about the mass killing of Polish Chris- Louis Begley, whose off-script Polonophobic murdered the Jewish half. The highly respect- questions Bikont’s conclusion. tians during World War II, and Forgotten Sur- rant about Jedwabne appeared in the NYRB ed National Remembrance Institute (IPN) If one is seriously interested in understand- vivors: Polish Christians Remember the Nazi last December. Begley was supposed to be re- concluded that the majority of the Polish resi- ing Jedwabne, it must be placed in the larger Occupation. viewing a book about the people of a French 2016 – A Good PolAm Year! by Robert Strybel Lech Wałęsa, Poland, Polonia, War- can be a good first step towards re- com/ Consider organizing a bus trip continued from last month JOIN A POL-AM FRATERNAL. If saw, Kraków, Vistula, etc. Polonia searching your ancestral heritage. to Buffalo on Dyngus Day or start America is a cultural mosaic you still don’t belong, maybe it’s Place, Polonaise Plaza, Polish Vil- up the tradition in your own com- comprising St, Patrick’s Day cele- high time to join. If you already be- lage, Cracovia Restaurant, Warsaw ORGANIZE A POLONIAN BUS munity. brations, Italian tenors and espresso, long, sign up your youngster. Pol- Terrace, White Eagle Manor, Tatra TOUR. If you live in our near a Cajun cookery, Mexican Mariachi Am fraternals offer sound insurance Chalet, Pomeranian Village and city with a sizable PolAm popula- MAY 3RD CELEBRATIONS. The bands and piñatas, Afro-American policies, annuities and other finan- similar would be appropriate for tion, there surely are various points anniversary of Poland’s May 3rd jazz, blues, swing and Motown, cial products at competitive prices. commercial properties. of Polish historical interest in the Constitution, Europe’s first mod- Jewish Klezmer music and Kosher In addition, the they help promote area. Consider organizing a bus tour ern, written constitution, is a good dill pickles, the French Mardi Gras, our heritage by providing various POLISH COOKING CLASS. A pri- for your club, parish, school class, way to raise Polish cultural aware- German Oktoberfest, Scottish bag- cultural, educational and athletic vate home, clubroom, parish kitch- nursing home or informal group ness. Be sure to support any local pipes playing “Amazing Grace” at opportunities and defend Polonia’s en or school home-economics room touching on Polish-flavored old activities held in your area on that funerals, and much more. good name — something the big can be a good venue for a Polish churches, cemeteries, monuments, occasion. Petition your local offi- Rather than sitting things out commercial insurance companies cooking class. If you advertise prop- institutions and businesses. Lent, cials issue a proclamation marking and passively watching the passing do not. erly, chances are many interested especially Holy Week, is a good the occasion. Also consider having show, maybe 2016 is a good time people will come forward. The class time to organize a shopping trip to your group organize a parade, hold to help enrich ourselves and the INVITE AN EXCHANGE STU- should be conducted by someone the Polish sausage shops and baker- a memorial mass, sponsor a Pol- American landscape with a few of DENT. Hosting a Polish exchange who has a flair for cooking, Polish ies so people can stock up on Easter ish festival, exhibition, school es- our own cultural contributions. We student for a semester or year is a culinary expertise and an ability to delicacies. A bus trip for Holy Week say contest, marathon race or other continue with this list of suggested good for two-way cultural enrich- pass it on to others. services including the Holy Satur- suitable event. An interesting activ- activities, some of which require ad- ment, Such a student is eager to ex- day food blessing and Easter Sun- ity would be a bus trip to Chicago, vance planning and should be con- perience American culture and im- POLISH DINNER-PARTY. Instead day Mass could also be considered. where America’s biggest May 3rd sidered in the early part of the year: prover his/her English. In exchange of the same old roast beef or fried Parade is held. for room and board such a student chicken, next time you have com- ŚWIĘCONE. If your parish holds A POLISH TWIN-TOWN? Hav- can also help around the house, bab- pany over for dinner serve some- the Holy Saturday food blessing, POLISH-ENGLISH ing a twin-town or sister-city in ysit, provide companionship for an thing Polish. It can be the old stand- be sure to popularize the custom Poland helps promote cultural and elderly family member and enhance bys such as gołąbki, kiełbasa and among relatives and friends. If it TRANSLATOR commercial ties as well as various the host family’s knowledge of Pol- pierogi or slightly upscale fare such doesn’t, suggests to your pastor that • Official documents, letters, people-to-people contacts. These ish language and heritage. For in- as steak roll-ups, roast duck stuffed it be introduced but first make sure e-mails, etc. include culturally enriching tourist formation please contact Academic with apples or roast pork loin and a significant number of other parish- • Reasonable rates. and youth exchange visits. If your Year in America at: (toll-free) 800- prunes. There are plenty of Polish ioners will support the innovation. • Fast, reliable service by e-mail city already has a sister-cities agree- 322-4678; email: [email protected] cookbooks on the market and loads or regular mail. ment with some locality in Poland, od recipes online. Just Google “Pol- DYNGUS DAY. Wet Easter Mon- • Translation to/from other why not look into and see how you POLISH NAMING. Consider giv- ish recipes” and you’ll have plenty day, the day boys drench girls with languages available as well. • Over 40 years experience or your group can participate. If not, ing a recognizably Polish name to to choose from. water, has evolved into a major an- working with genealogists, attor- why not propose entering into such a school,. library, street, square, nual event in Buffalo, N.Y., which neys, businesses, film-makers, an arrangement. For information park, bridge, strip mall or private LEARN ABOUT YOUR LAST prides itself as “the Dyngus capital government, medical profes- please visit: www.sister-cities.org business. Institutions and streets NAME. To learn what your Polish of the world.” Festivities include sionals, etc. To find out which Polish cities can be named after Copernicus, family surnames mean, how they a parade, music, dancing, Polish ANDY GOLEBIOWSKI have twin-towns world-wide please King Jan Sobieski, Chopin, Mickie- came about, how many people use food, drink, general revelry and, 109 Rosemead Lane check out: https://en.wikipedia.org/ wicz, Sienkiewicz, Joseph Conrad, them, where they live and whether of course, the drenching custom at Cheektowaga, NY 14227 wiki/List_of_twin_towns_and_sis- Józef Piłsudski, St. John Paul II, a coat of arms goes with them con- various venues around the city. For (716) 892-5975 ter_cities_in_Poland. Blessed Father Jerzy Popiełuszko, tact: [email protected]. This details check out: www.dyngusday. [email protected] POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • FEBRUARY 2016 www.polamjournal.com 9

THE PONDERING POLE / Ed Poniewaz All You Need is Love As John Lennon and John Paul Talking about refugees and the Publishing, 2014). Geared “For not in Haiti. I have been to Haiti Marek’s name is the Polish ver- II would tell us, “All you need is kindness of Poles to strangers brings nursing mothers leading modern 20 times so far and will be go- sion of “Mark” and means “war- love.” me to the next topic. Got an email stress-filled lives,” it is a collection ing next in January 2016. I also like” although this little fellow is The panelist Pat Buchanan of from Frank J. Nice (yes, that is his of recipes that offer real nutritional started a school in Haiti for poor more about happiness and peace The McLaughlin Group (a weekly name folks; the original Polish name support, are comprised mostly of and orphan children.” than war. Already two years of age, public affairs program) made the was Nye) responding to my call for inexpensive food easily found in Frank is on the board of directors Marek has already enjoyed pierogis prediction for 2016 that the flow of examples of Polish names for kids most grocery stores, and are simple for the charity and you can learn and other Polish traditional foods. refugees into Europe will not sub- and grandkids. Frank’s daughter is to prepare. Unique characteristics of more about it at www.hehonline. Marek loves airplanes, trains, his side. Even as an American an ocean Melania and the etymological de- this book are the catering to breast- org. Service to others in whatever books and playing with his dog, away, the thought of that makes me scription of the name shows the Pol- feeding women, the use of herbs, form is such a noble and worthy Sneakers. apprehensive. ish pronunciation first (before the spices, and foods traditionally used vocation and we admire Frank and There is love and then there is other primary links to the word — to support milk supply, and a num- his family for all that they do for A BIG DZIĘKUJE BARDZO to tough love. What does Poland do Italian, Spanish, and Late Roman) ber of the dishes that are family or people, in whatever form that takes. Frank J. Nice for sharing all of the with the refugees streaming in from so we can conclude that Polish is Polish or Korean “ancestors’ reci- great work he is doing and to Sue the turmoil in the Middle East and is the root or near root for this name. pes.” This is the perfect shower or POLISH OR NOT? Found on Eth- Czerwinski for sharing Marek with this situation different from others? Americans are familiar with “Mela- pregnant mother gift and for more niCelebs.com, Steve Carrell the us! Thanks to Jacek Jackowski for Living amongst other cultures is nie” that most likely comes from information visit www.nicebreast- star of television and film has a Pol- the lead on Conrad Prebys. Happy nothing new for the Poles. The de- the Polish Melania rather than the feeding.com. ish mother. Add Steve to the long Valentine’s Day, and like little cades before World War II the ethnic reverse. As Frank also told me, he Writing a recipe book is a great list of Polish ethnic comedians. He Marek, happiness and peace and makeup of Poland included large saw it on a stained glass window in way to “serve” humanity, but there is probably most famous for his love to all of you Pondering Poles numbers of Germans, Lithuanians, a Polish church in Maine. His other is so much more to this Nice story. work in the television sitcom The out there. Say a prayer of thanks for Jews, Gypsies, Tartars, Ukrainians, kids are Polish variants Eryk (for In a continuing email conversation, Office along with John Krasinski having a home in this great country and others. The rearranged border Eric) and Liana (pronounced the he shared with me his involvement and for the movie Anchor Man star- and for God to have mercy on the and transfer of people after the war Polish way lee-ah-na). with the ongoing reconstruction ring Will Ferrell. people in loveless and violent situa- made the country more homoge- You can argue that excellent in Haiti called “Health and Educa- Another Polish billionaire? Con- tions. We are blessed. neous than it had ever been. Each naming is Frank’s main claim to tion for Haiti” that has lasted for 20 rad Prebys, born into a blue-collar world crisis has its own characteris- fame but like Seinfeld’s pocket cal- years: family from South Bend, Indiana, IF YOU HAVE A THOUGHT about tics and circumstances and the Poles culator “it does other things!” Frank “As a pharmacist, I started a “joined the ranks of the world’s bil- this month’s topic, have a question, need to evaluate what is in their best is a pharmacist (with degrees all the medical mission to Haiti 20 years lionaires” in 2015. Conrad has the or have interesting facts to share, interest while maintaining propor- way up to doctor), author, and a hu- ago. We continue to go, now German given name but his sur- contact me at: Edward Poniewaz, tional moral sympathy and support. manitarian. Let me tell you about three times a year several weeks name definitely looks Eastern Eu- 6432 Marmaduke Avenue, St. Lou- Security, resources, and accommo- what he has done in his life, for Po- each time. When we are there, ropean. Conrad “Przebyszewski” is, MO 63139; email alinabrig@ dation are important considerations. lonia, and for all of us. we see 1,000 or more patients Prebys, Polish or not? yahoo.com. N.B. If you send email, I am confident the Poles will work Frank and with his wife Myung per week. We have established More Polish names! I received a reference the Polish American Jour- it out for all concerned but let’s see Hee have written a book, The Ga- several clinics in Haiti with on- very nice email from Sue Czerwin- nal or the Pondering Pole in the sub- what happens. lactagogue Recipe Book, (Hale going care even when we are ski about her adorable grandson, ject line. I will not open an email if Marek Czerwinski. Said babcia I do not recognize the subject or the about her cutie: sender. OUR POLISH SAINTS / Martin Nowak POLISH AMERICAN Adalbert Was The First Polish Saint CULTURAL CENTER Most Polish saints were born in ny, he was a follower of St. Adalbert which was then part of the Kingdom Poland, but some were not. Almost and wrote Adalbert’s biography. of Hungary.�������������������������� Christian religious her- 308 WALNUT STREET all lived in and served God and the Bruno was consecrated a bishop and mits chose their lives of solitude out PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 Polish people in Poland. Some have went on a mission to convert Poles of a religious calling, in emulation only a peripheral connection to Po- and East Europeans. He preached of Jesus’ forty days in the desert. It (215) 922-1700 land. 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KULTURA / Staś Kmieć Celebrate Pani Ada’s 99th Birthday The Syrena was known for long-running Polish Folk standing up to collaboration Dance En- Steve Jobs — in with director semble of Mil- the new movie Steven Spiel- waukee will about the leg- berg. host its annual endary Apple The movie Bal Maskowy cofounder’s life is based on real – a formal af- entitled Steve events about a fair held at the Jobs. New York law- elite Wisconsin Club, in downtown The movie includes a star-stud- yer who was given the onerous task Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Saturday, ded cast that features Michael Fass- of negotiating the release of a U.S. February 6. bender as Steve Jobs and Seth Ro- pilot shot down in a spy plane over Celebrating the tradition, charm gen as Steve Wozniak. the Soviet Union. The so-called and elegance of Old Warsaw, this To audition for the role, Wins- “U-2 Incident” prompted the first year marks the 30th year of the let sent photos of herself in wigs of exchange of spies between the Unit- event and observes the 99th birth- varying lengths to the film’s pro- ed States and the Soviet Union dur- day of Artistic ducer. ing the Cold War. LIRA ENSEMBLE’S HOLIDAY CONCERT. In celebration of the holi- Director, Ada “I wanted to please her [Joanna Spielberg shot his Oscar-winning days, The Lira Ensemble of Chicago presented an anniversary produc- Dziewanowska Hoffman] as much as I could. How Holocaust film Schindler’s List in tion: Joyous Jubilee: 50 Years of Polish Carols, Song & Dance, at Cleveland’s (inset, left). Pani she sounds, and her accent, is fairly Kraków in 1993. Six years later he Connor Palace on Playhouse Square, and the following day at The Ma- Ada has made complicated. She grew up largely wrote a letter of recommendation comb Center for the Performing Arts in Clinton, Mich. her mark as an in Armenia and Poland, and has to the Academy of Motion Picture Director Lucyna Migala led the audience through traditions and com- early pioneer of Russians in her family, so she has Arts and Sciences, calling for Pol- mentary as the evening’s narrator. The ensemble, composed of The Lira the Polish Dance all three accents, but she’s been in ish film-maker Andrzej Wajda to Singers, Dancers and Symphony, included the Polish Jazz Singer Gra- movement in the America since she was a teenager, be awarded an honorary Oscar, and zyna Auguscik. “Oj Maluśki” was the audience favorite, with Auguścik United States so she had American rhythms,” Wajda duly won the award in 2000. producing inventive riffs to the well-known góralskie melody. In Act II, and has had an association with Winslet said. Spielberg chose Wrocław as a loca- the Singers presented a strong Śląsk Medley and the Singers and Dance many Polonia dance groups. “She wasn’t just a hotheaded tion for his current project after an Ensemble closed jointly with a pleasing Kraków Suite. The music of The Worldwinds Eastern European woman screech- unofficial visit to the city in July of A program of Polish and American Carols was presented on December Consort will be enjoyed during ing at Jobs. She was a sister, his 2014. 13 at St. Mary of the Angels Church in Chicago. cocktails and music for dancing friend, and a little bit of a mother. will be provided by the Anthony Her recognition of who he was as ŚLĄSK IMPRESSES WITH to hear many vocal soloists from niak presented a concise hour and Kawalkowski Orchestra of Chicago. a person and her acceptance and KOLĘDY. The Polish Song and the choir. Particularly noteworthy 15 minute program without inter- A fiery Mazur will be performed by love of him, warts and all, was an Dance Ensemble, Śląsk, brought a was Piotr Nikiel in the melancholic mission. The audience response was the Syrena Ensemble and attendees admirable quality. (The real) Joanna representation of vocalists and mu- and rarely heard “Narodziła nam so strong that, in addition to a en- will enjoy a gourmet dinner and came into the rehearsal space and I sicians to church venues in the U.S. się dobroć.” His clear tenor voice core repeat of “Bóg się Rodzi,’ the dessert table. got to spend time with her. I didn’t and Canada to initiate the Christ- soared in the technical demands of ensemble sang their signature folk Contact Lynn or Neil Dziadule- want to try and do an impersonation, mas season in style. Presenting an the operatic phrases. melodies “Karolinka” and “Szła wicz at (414) 453-0914 for details but I wanted to honor the essence of enthralling program of 20 kolędy “Połnoc już była,” as sung by Iz- Dzieweczka.” or online at: www.syrenadancers. her spirit.” (carols), pastorałki (shepherd folk abela Mirecka and Dariusz Żaczek, At the conclusion, Rev. Andrzej com to acquire an invita­tion and Joanna’s father is famed Polish pastorals), and Christmas songs, the was the standout for its playful Kurowski, pastor of St. Frances de to have the opportunity to reunite, film director Jerzy Hoffman who 29 singers dressed in Rozbar-Śląsk nature. With an arrangement by Chantal in Brooklyn, N.Y., person- meet and maybe dance with the was deported to SiberiaDirector Lu- costumes and 14-piece orches- Dziewięcki in occasional synco- ally broke the traditional opłatek legendary Pani Ada, who will hold cyreturned to Poland after the war to tra under the baton of Conductor pated rhythm, the soloists expressed wafer with each of the 34 artists. court and lead the opening Polonez have an illustrious career. Krzysztof Dziewięcki enchanted the the urgency of the shepherds rush- and other communal dances. audience with clarity and nuance. ing to reach the manager. They in- APRIL RETURN. Thirty members COLD WAR SPY THRILLER The majority of the arrangements teracted with each other, connected of the Śląsk Ensemble will perform POLISH-ARMENIAN JOANNA FILMED PARTLY IN POLAND. and original compositions were by to the audience and the juxtaposi- at Silver Dollar City Attractions HOFFMAN PORTRAYED IN The city of Wrocław doubles as the founder, Stanisław Hadyna, tion of folk-voiced alto to baritone- in Branson, Missouri in a primar- FILM. Actress Kate Winslet (Ti- 1960s Berlin in the film Bridge of who’s indelible and intricate sym- bass was delightful. Gawędy (folk ily dance program during the en- tanic) plays Polish-Armenian mar- Spies, which stars Tom Hanks in phonic musicality have been the tales) were interspersed by actor tire month of April 2016. For more keting guru Joanna Hoffman — one the lead role. Cinematography is by cornerstone of this company. The Piotr Hankus. information: www.bransontour- of Apple’s earliest employees who Janusz Kamiński, who continues a concert provided a rare opportunity Artistic Director Zbigniew Cier- ismcenter.com.

CULTURAL TELEGRAM / Kasia Romanowska A PAINTING RECENTLY SOLD painting had been stolen and de- at auction in Warsaw was report- fended the individual who offered Mirrors Exhibition at the several auctions, people can bid for lovers could participate in a tour edly stolen from the presidential the painting for sale. Copernicus Science Center the cameo role in the latest Jacek dedicated to The Doll by Bolesław palace a short time before former Police were first notified last Bromski’s movie, Agata Buzek’s Prus in January. The book is set in President Komorowski left office. August by staff of the newly- Have you ever looked at the back dress, or a comic-book “Valerian,” the 70s of the 19th century, and in- The painting, “Gooseherd” by Ro- elected President Andrzej Duda of your own head? Or peered into with a letter from a French direc- cludes many historical sites, such man Kochanowski (1857-1945), that the painting was missing from your own ear? Do you really know tor Luc Besson. Over the last four as Lesisz’s winery in Krakowskie has been returned to the Rempex the presidential palace. Authori- how others see you? Mirrors. All years, the auctions coordinated by Przedmieście and the Carmelite auction house after the buyer was ties have not yet decided whether eyes on me – the Copernicus sci- the Polish Film Institute have col- Church on the same street. The walk refunded the approximately $2500 to charge the seller with theft or to ence Center’s latest temporary ex- lected nearly 100 thousand zloty. takes place within a “Warsaw, the he paid for the painting. call same as witness to the crime. hibition – offers all of these experi- The finale of the Great Orchestra hidden history,” program. Estab- Marek Lengiewicz, co-owner The investigation continues, as ences. “Find out how mirror images of Christmas Charity will be held lished by a group of city guides, the of the auction house, told reporters three other items were also report- get formed, and how your eye sees on January 10. This year’s goal is initiative operates both on the web that he had no prior knowledge the ed stolen from the palace. them. Look at yourself more closely to raise funds to purchase medical and on the streets of the capital. than you ever have before. Watch equipment for the wards and decent Other past walks included, the abil- your own reflections in a kaleido- medical care for seniors. ity to trace, among others, Warsaw scope and in a mirror-maze. Steal Themed Walks in Warsaw bombers from tsarist times. Next Elvis Presley’s face, learn about walks are in preparation. Participa- mirror-writing, and learn why mir- Themed walks are breaking re- tion in events is free of charge. rors reverse the left vs. the right side cords of popularity. In one, capital of an image, but not the top vs. the bottom. Try taking your own “mir- ror selfie” and show it to others,” say the organizers. The exhibition was produced by Technorama in Switzerland, one of the world’s most important science centers. The concept for the interactive exhibits was co-created by Richard Gregory, a British psychologist of perception. Exhibition lasts till May, 29, 2016 Cultural Auctions at the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity For the fifth time the Polish Film Institute is coordinating an auction in which valuable items from the authors or cinematic institutions are transferred to the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity. This time, in POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • FEBRUARY 2016 www.polamjournal.com 11

POLISH CHEF / Robert Strybel Mardi Gras Entertaining with a Polish Twist Here are some favorite Polish delicacies ing pan and add some or all of the following: and salt until all ingredients are incorporated. FAWORKI/CHRUST/CHRUŚCKI (angel- to serve at your Mardi Gras ball, mid-winter 2 qts various cooked cubed meat (beef, veni- Gradually add 4-1/2 cups fl our alternating wings). In mixer bowl combine 5 large egg dinner-dance, Pączki party, parish supper or son or other game, pork, veal, turkey, duck), with milk-yeast mixture and beat for 5 min or yolks and 1 large whole egg at room temp other pre-Lenten meet-up. 3 c smoked Polish sausage (or other deboned, longer until air blisters appear. If dough ap- with ½ t salt and beat at high speed until thick cubed smoked meat like ham, ribs, hocks), 1 pears too soft, work in up to ½ c more fl our. and lemony (about 5 min). Beat in ¼ c con- BREADED CHICKEN ROLL-UPS (zrazy mushroom bouillon cube, 1 c stewed toma- Transfer dough to greased bowl, cover with tea fectioner’s sugar, ¼ c sour cream, 1 t vanilla zawijane z kurczęcia). Pound 4 skinned and toes, chopped, 1 c pitted prunes, chopped, 1/2 towel and let rise in warm place until doubled and 1 T cognac, rum, vodka or 6% distilled halved chicken breasts on both sides into 8 c dry red wine, 2 buds crushed garlic, 2 diced in bulk. Punch down and let rise again. Turn vinegar. Gradually add 2 c fl our or enough cutlets 1/4” thick. Thinly spread each cutlet large cooking apples, peeled and diced. Mix dough out onto lightly fl oured board amd roll to form a soft, cohesive dough, working in with powidła and a sprinkle with salt, pepper ingredients and bake uncovered in 350° oven out to a 1/2-inch thickness. Cut rounds with a bit more fl our until no longer sticky. Turn and marjoram. Roll cutlets up from wider to- 30 min. Mix again, cover pan and bake an- 3-inch biscuit cutter or tumbler. Combine out onto a fl oured board, divide in half, cover wards narrower end. Coat in fl our, dip in egg other 2 hrs at 325°. After switching off heat, leftover dough scraps into a ball, roll out and with plastic wrap and let rest for at least 20 wash and roll in bread crumbs, gently shak- leave bigos covered in oven until it cools to cut into additional rounds. Cover and let rise min. Roll out each half at a time to a thick- ing off excess. Place seam-side-down in hot room temp. Refrigerate over night. Reheat at until doubled (30 min or more). In deep skil- ness of 1/8 inch and cut into 1 x 3 inch wide butter or oil to seal. Brown on all sides, then 350° for 90 min before serving. If too moist, let, pot or Dutch oven heat lard or oil to 350°. strips. Make a 1 inch slit down the center of reduce heat and simmer another 8-10 min or pour off some of the liquid and stir in a T or Place pączki top-side down hot fat a few at a each dough strip and pull one end through the until fully cooked. Drain on absorbent paper more fl our, mix well and bake another 15 min. time so as niot to crowd and fry 2 to 3 min or slit. In deep skillet or pot to heat enough lard and serve at once with rice and sliced cucum- Serve with rye bread or potatoes. until bottom is golden brown. Flip over and to 350° to achieve a depth of 2-3 inches. (Fry- bers and dressed with sour cream. fry another 1-2 min or until golden brown. ing in lard the traditonal way produces tastier PĄCZKI/POLISH DONUTS (pączki). Stir in Drain pączki on paper towel. When cooled to chruścicki than those fried in oil or vegetable HUNTER’S STEW (bigos stew). Drain 3 qts to dissolve 2 packets active dry yeast in 1-1/2 room temp poke sides of pączki with nozzle shortening. Yes, lard is high in cholesterol but sauerkraut, rinse in cold water, drain again, c warm (110°) milk and set aside. Cream ½ c of pastry bag and fi ll with powidła (plum but- as a once-a-year treat it shouldn’t kill you!) squeeze dry and chop coarsely. Place in pot sugar and 1 stick butter by hand or with pad- ter), rose-hip jam or other thick jam of choice. Fry faworki a few at a time so as not to crowd with 1 bay leaf, cover with cold water and dle attachment of mixer until fl uffy. Beat in Glaze with white icing and sprinkle with fi ne- about 1 min per side or until golden. Transfer cook uncovered about 60 min, stirring occa- 1 large egg and 3 large yolks at room temp, ly chopped candied orange rind. Or, simply to papwer towel and dust with confectioner’s sionally. Transfer drained sauerkraut to bak- 1 t salt and 1 T cognac, rum or vodka brandy dust with confectioner’s sugar. sugar.

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BOOKS IN BRIEF/ Mary Lanham Polish Armor of the Blitzkrieg and Love for Family, Friends, and Books POLISH ARMOR OF a row of Polish FT-17s along with their driv- About the illustrator: Henry Morshead is a degree. For her Master’s THE BLITZKRIEG ers. Another interesting photo in the book is design consultant in the European aerospace thesis she chose Mel- by Jamie Prenatt of a crew working on the tracks of an armored and automotive sectors. He has illustrated for chior Wańkowicz as her Illustrated by Henry Morshead car. In addition to dozens of archival photo- a number of other Osprey publications in- topic as her father had a Osprey Publishing, 2015, 48 pps. graphs, many full-color illustrations of vari- cluding, US Army and Marine Corps MRAPs, substantial collection of P.O. Box 3985 ous models of tanks, tankettes, and armored British Light Tanks 1927-45, and Humber his books. After his inter- New York, NY 10185-3985 cars are included. Light Reconnaissance Car 1941-45. view, Wańkowicz asked ospreypublishing.com This slim volume also contains a bibliog- to see Aleksandra’s the- In 1939, Poland’s Army used armored raphy, index, tables, and seven appendices LOVE FOR FAMILY, sis so far. He was so im- units, including tanks, tankettes (light tanks), which include information about battalions FRIENDS, AND BOOKS pressed by her analysis of and armored cars to fight and tank companies. by Aleksandra Ziolkowska-Boehm his works that he hired her against the invading forc- Hamilton Books, 2015, 353 pps. as his research assistant. Under his tutelage, es of the Soviets and the Polish Armor of the Blitzkrieg is a great 4051 Forbes Boulevard, Suite 200 Ziolkowska-Boehm launched her writing ca- Germans. The odds were addition to any World War II library and is Lanham, Maryland 20706 reer. against Poland who had available on OspreyPublishing.com and Ama- In her autobiography, Love for Family, Her academic and writing career has led only 750 armored vehi- zon.com Friends, and Books, Aleksandra Ziolkowska- her on path across the globe. At one point she cles to oppose over 6,000 Boehm recounts the major events in her life lived in Toronto, Canada, having accepted enemy units on multiple About the author: Jamie Prenatt earned starting in Poland and winding through Eng- three writing scholarships before finally set- fronts. Polish Armor of his Bachelor’s degree in psychology from land, Canada, and finally the United States. tling in the United States where she lives now. the Blitzkrieg describes Towson University and a Master’s degree Using the unique literary device of forgoing Love for Family, Friends, and Books by the history of Poland’s armored forces begin- in government/national security policy from the narrative structure, Ziolkowska-Boehm Aleksandra Ziolkowska-Boehm is available ning in 1919 and the evolution of the various Georgetown University. He has over 30 years instead relates memories by drifting from from Amazon.com and at Roman.com. tanks and other armored vehicles through the of civilian and military intelligence experi- topic to topic highlighting the important ex- ‘20s and ‘30s during Poland’s rearmament ence and is currently a senior analyst in the periences of her life. About the author: Aleksandra Ziolkowska- program. Department of Defense. He taught military Born in Łódź, to a family that emphasized Boehm holds a Master’s Degree in literature Like all Osprey publications, Polish Armor history and wargaming at the Smithsonian reading and education, Aleksandra seemed from the University of Łódź and a PhD in Hu- of the Blitzkrieg contains not only easy to un- Institution as well as intelligence studies at destined to be an academic and writer. In- manities from the University of Warsaw. She derstand text, but also dozens of archival pho- the university level. Prenatt is also the author deed, even after giving birth to her son in has a son named Thomas and currently lives tographs and color illustrations. Among the of another Osprey publication, Axis Midget 1969 she still continued on with her studies with her husband, Norman Boehm in Wilm- various historical photographs is an image of Submarines: 1939-45. at the University of Łódź to earn her Master’s ington, Delaware.

pioneers tried their POLONIA PLACES hand at taming PAC Attends Famine Memorial Dedication GREGORY L. WITUL the Florida fron- WASHINGTON, D.C. — On mor. A recorded message from the tier. Father Radka, Nov. 7, 2015, the Polish American President of Ukraine Petro Porosze- St. Mary stationed in Titus- Congress Washington Metropoli- ko was played. After the speeches ville, became the tan Area Division helped honor the and singing of the American and second pastor in memory of millions of Ukrainians Ukrainian national anthems, attend- Catholic 1922. Under his killed by the Soviet caused fam- ees walked to the monument where tenure, the parish ine in 1932-33. PAC members and it was dedicated with a religious Church became an outmis- other Polonians joined thousands of ceremony held by Catholic and Or- 89 Saint Mary Place sion of St. Paul’s Ukrainian Americans in the dedica- thodox clergy. The events conclud- Korona, Florida in Daytona and the tion of a memorial to the victims of ed with a march to the White House, Status: Open parish’s name was the Terror Famine. where a candlelight vigil was held. simplified to St Among the speakers were the Many Ukrainian Americans re- It’s February, and for much of Mary. It was also Today’s St. Mary’s complex as seen from the old Dixie main organizer of the ceremony, acted positively to the Polish Amer- Polonia that means snow, icy roads, during his time Highway. Ukrainian National Information ican presence. Upon seeing Polish and bitter cold. But over a century that the White Mary’s. This dynamic man was a Service Director Michael Sawkiw, flags, several expressed their- ap ago, a small group of wise Polish Eagle Hotel opened, becoming Ko- fresh breath of air to the commu- Congressmen Marcy Kaptur (OH) preciation for the PAC and Polonian Americans took an opportunity to rona’s secular hot spot. nity and revived many of the Polish and Sander Levin (MI), the First act of solidarity. One of them stated leave the winters of the Great Lakes In 1933, St Mary was transferred traditions. Father Bayer celebrated Lady of Ukraine Marina Poro- “Slava Ukraini! Salva Pol’shchi!” and move to sunny Florida. Like to the Redemptorists and Father Polish masses, held May 3rd cel- szenko, and Oleksandr Severyn, a (Glory to Ukraine! Glory to Po- hundreds of Polish settlers before, Hoffman C.Ss.R. began to oversee ebrations and preached in support 93-year-old survivor of the Holodo- land!). the first thing this colony did was the parish. Father Hoffman, an ener- of the Solidarity movement. Soon, establish a church, Blessed Virgin getic priest, erected a shrine for St. Poles from across Florida would at- Mary, Reigning Queen of Poland. Christopher to watch over the trav- tend St. Mary’s for Sunday Mass. elers along Route 1. Father Hoffman So much so that, in 1985, an ef- also oversaw the Silver Jubilee of fort to have the church classified an the church in 1939. ethnic parish was undertaken. Al- From the start of World War II though the effort failed, the growing through much of the 1950s, the crowds of Poles joining the parish, Polishness of the parish slowly di- along with the flood of retirees mov- minished as the founding generation ing into the area, justified a new St. passed on. Some traditions, like the Mary’s being built. food, survived, and the Millennium The first St. Mary’s church built in of Christianity in Poland helped On October 8, 1994, the new 1914. with the religious aspect. But some- church was dedicated with the old The hamlet of Korona was the thing more would be needed keep church being reserved for special idea of the Bunnell Development the parish Polish. functions. Today, St. Mary is still Company. These real estate devel- In 1977, a newly retired priest, firmly Polish with Father Slawomir opers came up with the idea to sell Canon Walter Bayer, moved to Ko- Podsiedlik celebrating an 11:30 a.m. 40 acres of Florida “farm land” for rona and became involved at St. Polish Mass on Sundays. only $1 down and advertising it to Poles living in Chicago and Detroit. Ru’s Pierogi to Start Full Production In 1914, Bishop Michael Curley BUFFALO, N.Y. — A dedicated Fingers, a digital marketing agency. purchased a lot for a Catholic church pierogi production facility with its “We’ll probably be opening the in the center of Korona just as the own fast-food style pierogi restau- restaurant in April,” Zachary Sch- first trainload of 14 Polish families rant is under way in Buffalo. neider said, though construction de- arrived. The “farm land” they were Ru’s Pierogi will occupy the lays could push that back. It’ll offer promised was an overgrown jungle first floor of the Turner Brothers customers their choice of pierogi, of swampy Floridian vegetation. Loft building at 295 Niagara St. De- cooked to order in a quick-service Many left at the first chance they veloper Jake Schneider will be con- format, with no servers. There’ll could, but those who stayed eked verting 55,000 square feet of space also be Polish favorites like cab- out a living by farming. into 40 apartments on upper floors. bage rolls, as part of a small menu, With $1,000 raised from the com- Work on the circa-1860s building Schneider said. There’s also a food munity, Izydor Waszewski was con- has been underway for two years. truck under way, to be launched at tracted to build the church, and on “We’ll be doing production for the same time as the restaurant. September 5, 1914, Father Baczyk restaurants and going into grocery, The main part of the project will arrived, giving birth to the parish. and operating a restaurant and a be expanding the reach of Ru’s The gothic-inspired church quickly food truck,” said Zachary Sch- Pierogi, created by chef-partner became the center of the residents’ neider, Jake’s son, who leads the Andy Ruszczyk, to more restau- lives. The church saw baptisms, Ru’s project. It’s not the first restau- rants, and eventually grocery stores, weddings, funerals, a short-lived rant in the family; his sisters Eliza Schneider said. “We’re really fo- school and celebrated many Pol- and Sarah own Merge, and Sarah cused on production,” Schneider ish holidays in its early years. The owns HandleBar with Evan Thomp- said. parish grew slowly as other Polish son. Zachary is also a partner in 15 — Excerpted from The News POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • FEBRUARY 2016 www.polamjournal.com 13

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GENEALOGY / Stephen M. Szabados IN TIMES PAST Make your Family History Personal Wheelin’ and Dealin’ Genealogy is defined as the study for the information. The use of the these questions as they pertained to of family history but it should be internet has become an important my grandmother helped me under- more than a collection of names and tool, but phone calls, letters and vis- stand her strength of character and dates. Your ancestors were living hu- its to libraries, court houses, muse- why she enjoyed the things she did. man beings who interacted with the ums and archives are still required. Note, that I did not find specific -an people around them. It is important However, collecting the family his- swers but after doing research about that the history you preserve must tory from your relatives is very im- the conditions and events that sur- include not only the documents, but portant to find the complete story. rounded her, I could only speculate also the family pictures and the oral Note that most genealogists believe what she experienced. Since I was history that has been passed down. they will never know the complete able to spend time with her, I could Be sure to collect all of the stories story. In many cases the answers see how those conditions and events about your parents, grandparents, that we seek can only be given by may have influenced her develop- aunts, uncles, and cousins that tell people who are no longer with us ment. us about their daily lives and what and this becomes the most challeng- The complete story is difficult happened at family gatherings. ing phase of our research. to uncover and you may never get The names, dates, documents, To expand my family history fur- to the end of the book. Do not give pictures and oral history are the ther, I began questioning what my up. Always ask questions. Be pa- easy items to find for your history. immigrant ancestors experienced tient and keep putting the puzzle The most important — but hardest when they emigrated. How did they together. The story will slowly be — aspect of genealogy is to find the suffer? What were their fears? They revealed. story that makes your family come left not knowing what waited them. v v v to life. All of these facts and events How did they handle this? Who did Stephen M. Szabados is a promi- BOXER STANLEY KETCHEL (nee Stanisław Kiecal) at wheel of American are related and are pieces of a jig- they interact with? What were their nent genealogist, and the author of Underslung auto with his manager Britt Willis, both of whom would be saw puzzle. As the pieces are added daily activities? We cannot know the four books, “Finding Grandma’s dead not long after this photo was made in San Francisco in 1908. the complete story may be revealed. answers to the questions but ponder- European Ancestors,” “Find Your Middleweight champion Ketchel (the "Michigan Assasssin") was fa- How do we find and put all of the ing what the answers could be gives Family History,” “Polish Geneal- tally shot in a training-camp robbery in 1910, and Willis became the vic- pieces together? Most genealogists us insights into what our ancestors ogy,” and “Memories of Dziadka.” tim of a "violent stomach hemorrhage" in 1909. Their car, an American develop an addiction for their search felt. Trying to find the answers to Underslung, was among the first to employ the now-universal dropped frame, with the bottom of the car below the axles. Shorpy Archives photo from a 6½ x 8½ glass negative by Dana Studio, POLISH CAN BE FUN / Robert Strybel from the collection of George Whitney, Jr. (1922-2002) Do you have an old photo you would like to share with our readers? Send If you have been following our there’s been a mine cave-in. pańska godność?” he might re- photos to: “In Times Past,” Polish American Journal, P.O. Box 271, N. Boston, Polish Can Be Fun! Series, you 11. “Nie szkodzi” is the proper re- ply: a) Adam Kowalski; b) Bar- NY 14110. Please provide a brief description. Digital copies — jpg or tif, 300 have hopefully picked up a thing or sponse to: a) przepraszam; b) zdo dziękuję; c) Nie ma za co. dpi at 100% reproduction size (approx. 4 inch width) — with descriptions two along the way, and now is the dziękuję; c) proszę. may be e-mailed to [email protected]. All photos will be returned. time to see what you have learned. 12. Jestem z: a) Ameryka; b) CORRECT ANSWERS. 1.c); 2.c); Please choose the correct answer, Ameryce; c) Ameryki. 3.c); 4.c); 5.c); 6.b); 7.b); 8.c); 9.c); proper form or the word that best 13. “Kiedy on wreszcie przyjdzie?” 10.c); 11.a); 12.c); 13.c); 14.c); GENEALOGY NOTEBOOK completes a given polish sentence: expresses: a) satisfaction at the 15.c) 16.c); 17.c); 18.a); 19.a); 20.a 1. Na Wigilię babcia wonderful weather; b) gratitude ). przygotowała: a) białą kiełbasę; for a favor; c) impatience that How did you make out? If you Visit Gdynia’s Emigration Museum b) bigos; c) kapustę z grzybami. someone hasn’t showed up yet. got them all right, your Polish is ex- GDYNIA, Poland (Reuters) — year, is the first in Poland devoted 2. Mąż mojej córki to mój: a) ojc- 14. Kasper, Melchior and Baltazar cellent! 18-19 Right – very good; In 1938, Zbigniew Brzezinski, who solely to migration. However, the zym; b) teść; c) zięć. are: a) some of Poland’s most 16-17 right – not bad; 14-15 right – would later be the U.S. National Se- terms migration and emigration are 3. Which of the following makes popular first names; b) the fair; 12-13 right – not too good; 11 curity Adviser to President Jimmy understood broadly by the creators sense: a) Kto stłukł mleko i names of Poland’s great 19th- or less – back to school! Carter, travelled with his parents on of the museum. rozlał wazon?; b) Kto zjadł century poets; c) the names tra- an ocean liner from Gdynia, Poland “The museum tells the story of wazon i stłukł mleko?; c) Kto ditionally ascribed to the Magi. WORDS OF WISDOM to Canada. emigration from the Polish lands stłukł wazon i rozlał mleko? 15. A Bednarski who wanted to Bieda temu dokuczy kto He trod the black-and-white tiles from the beginning of the 19th 4. The song “Moja droga ja cię change his Polish surname to się za młodu nie uczy. in the main hall of the old marine century to modern times. So, first- kocham” was made famous by: its English equivalent would P.S. Reader input is most appre- station, as did Witold Gombrowicz, ly, there was not always a Polish a) Li’l Wally; b) Frank Sinatra; choose: a) Taylor; b) Shepherd; ciated. Please email questions or an avant-garde writer who left for state on the map, therefore we talk c) Bobby Vinton. c) Cooper. remarks: strybel@interia or airmail Argentina in 1939, just before out- about the Polish lands. Secondly, of 5. Wujek Staś siedzi na ławce i 16. Someone wanting to buy eggs them to: Robert Strybel, ul. Kanio- break of the World War II, on the course we focus on Poles, and this pali: a) fajka; b) fajką; c) fajkę. and butter would go to a: a) wska 24, 01-529 Warsaw, POLAND liner Chrobry. is the main trend in this narrative,” 6. “Psia krew” is a: a) greeting; b) komisariat; b) pogotowie; c) They were just a few of the mil- Wojdylo said. curse; c) prayer. sklep spożywczy. SURNAME CORNER lions who set off from this northern “But we also talk about the mi- 7. “Którędy można dojść do mos- 17. If someone asked: “Co będziesz Polish Baltic Sea port to seek a bet- gration of people not necessarily of tu?” is asking how to get to: a) robił w Polsce?”, a good reply ter life in a faraway land. Polish ethnicity,” she added. the train station; b) the bridge; would be: a) Jego matka pracu- Discover the Meaning “Whenever we say that there are The Emigration Museum is lo- c) the beach. je w piekarni; b) Po śniadaniu of Your Polish Name more than 20 million people of Pol- cated in Gdynia’s old marine sta- 8. The proper Polish pronuncia- poczytam sobie gazetę; c) ish origin worldwide, that we are tion, commissioned in 1933 and one tion of the surname Nowak is: Chcę odwiedzić krewnych I Consider a unique and memo- rable Christmas gift of Polish the sixth diaspora in the world if it of the pearls of the architectonical a) NO-whack; b) NO-veek; c) zobaczyć Zakopane. comes to the dispersion of the na- modernism style. NO-vahk. 18. Next weekend our parish will heritage. giving a loved one the story of his or her Polish family tion beyond the borders of a coun- The permanent exhibition in the 9. The Easter morning Resur- be selling: a) pączki; b) ponch- try, these numbers are always sur- former transit zone covers three rection procession circles the kies; c) pączkis. name is a gift that will long be remembered and appreciated. It prising,” Joanna Wojdyło, the press main topics: the journey and prepa- church: a) once; b) twice); c) 19. Wesołych Świąt means: a) officer of the Emigration Museum ration for it, the history of the ma- three times. Merry Christmas or Happy will explain the surname’s mean- ing, how it came about, how in Gdynia, told Reuters. rine station in Gdynia and the life of 10. In half-na-pól lingo Easter depending on the time of The museum, which opened last emigrants abroad. “skiejfowało się” would mean year; b) only Merry Christmas; many people share it, where they a) a fire has broken out; b) c) only Happy Easter. are from and whether a coat of there is widespread flooding; c) 20. If someone were asked “Jak arms goes with it. Common Misconception Debunked The recipient will also get a useful genealogical contact NEW YORK — It has often nore Bravo, he did the research on Need free help researching your Polish ancestors? been said that family names were the family of the person named in Want to help others researching their Polish heritage? chart which will put you him/ her in touch with genealogical changed at Ellis Island by individu- the obituary, and was able to show als processing the immigrants into what the name was when the fam- Join POLISH GENIUS researchers who can help track the country. This myth, in turn, has ily immigrated and how the family the Polish genealogy email list. down your family records in Po- land as well as photograph and/ been given credibility by newspa- name changed as they adapted to Check us out and ask the group a question. or videotape ancestral home- pers, such as the New York Times, life in the United States. He sent all http://groups.yahoo.com/group/polish_genius/ steads and graves. often in reporting obituaries. of the proof to the Times and was For a custom-researched anal- When Kenneth A. Bravo, J.D. still ignored. Finally the Times re- saw one of these obituaries a few ysis of your family name, please sponded. They were not going to years ago, he wrote to the Times airmail a $19 personal or bank do anything to correct the erroneous pointing out their error and suggest- (cashier’s) check or money or- obituary but suggested they might ing sources that they could check to der* (adding $12 for each addi- do a news story on the issue. The tional surname you wish to have verify what he was saying. experience led him to do a search of researched) to: Bravo is vice president of the Robert Strybel, ul. Kaniowska International Association of Jew- other Times obituaries with the Ellis 24, 01-529 Warsaw, Poland. For ish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) Island story. He located about half a more information on this ser- and the former president and current dozen. After doing the research on vice please contact research60@ member of the Board of Trustees of each, he was able to show the origi- gmail.com. the Jewish Genealogy Society of nal name for each of them. Payment is also accepted via Cleveland. — Eastman’s Online Genealogy MoneyGram. When the Times seemed to ig- Newsletter, March 30, 2015 POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • FEBRUARY 2016 www.polamjournal.com 15

SPORTS / Tom Tarapacki Coming After Joanna Jedrzejczyk? Bobby Hurley, 44, played in the season with Green Bay before going in 1982 and has been head of the However, the National League NBA after leaving Duke in 1993. into sales. AFL-CIO since 2009. Trumka has Manager of the Year has expanded He was out of basketball for a time Other Polish Americans in the often been compared to another the event to his hometown of Ha- before joining brother Danny as an top 100 include: Gene Hubka, 91, great labor leader, Lech Walesa, zelton, Pa. and is planning a simi- assistant at Wagner in 2010. In 2013 who played for the Steelers in the because of his down-to-earth style, lar fundraiser in Chicago next year. he became head coach at Buffalo, 1940s; Johny Lujack, 90, who thick mustache, and Polish ancestry. Thanksmas, which features pierogi leading the Bulls to their first-ever won the 1947 Heisman Trophy be- However, Trumka’s son Rich did and meatballs, is held between NCAA tournament. He went to Ari- fore playing for the Bears, and Joe play college football. Now an at- Thanksgiving and Christmas. It’s zona State in 2015. The Sun Devils Sobolewski, 89, a University of torney, Rich Jr. played linebacker Maddon’s way of giving back, and are hardly the most talented team in Michigan product who played for at Cornell for three seasons (2003- he said he won’t be happy until the the PAC-12, but Hurley seems to be the AAFC Chicago Hornets and a 2005) and won the Big Red team’s fundraiser is happening throughout getting the most out of them. The few other teams. Bernie Olin Award for “an underdog the country. Sun Devils posted a 10-3 record in (who) showed determination and Robert also excelled in power- the first half of the season before go- MORE PLEASE. Polish President grit and persevered.” lifting and karate. Trained as an en- ing into conference play. Andrzej Duda told Polish sports gineer, he is a graduate of Warsaw Hurley and Wojo did face off stars “Of course we ask for more University. He and his wife Joanna Kowalkiewicz this season at the Legends Classic – more efforts and more medals.” run a fitness club in Ząbki. Look out Joanna Jedrzejczyk, in Brooklyn, with Marquette captur- Duda spoke to athletes during a here comes Karolina Kowalkie- ing the title. After the game Wojo meeting at the presidential pal- POLISH ROCKET LIFTING OFF. wicz! After a big nationally tele- said: “Bobby was an idol of mine ace in Warsaw, including Anita Jakub Lewandowski of the men’s vised victory, Karolina is looking … He was somebody that I looked Włodarczyk, world record holder swimming and diving team at Pace ahead to capturing the UFC straw- up to and admired … It’s an honor in the hammer throw, members of University in NYC is living up to weight crown currently held by Jo- to compete against him and his team the Polish handball team, swimmer his nickname: The Polish Rocket. anna. and I know he’s going to have out- Radosław Kawęcki, and mountain The Colorado native is the son Karolina, 30, defeated Iraqui- rageous success at Arizona State.” biker Maja Włoszczowska. of two Polish immigrants. He’s a born Randa Markos in the opening Hurley commented: “I respect what Duda pointed out that Polish 6’-2”, 160-lb. sophomore who com- bout of the recent UFC event on Steve did as a player and I obvi- athletes will face many challenges petes in fly and freestyle and holds FOX. The native of Lodz, Poland ously followed the Duke program in next year, particularly at the Olym- the school record in the mile with a improved to 8-0 with a unanimous- the years after I left. He played the pic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Bra- 16:44. It was while he was compet- decision victory, and set the stage position with tenacity and fire and zil. Poland will also host some big ing for a club team that he picked up for a possible showdown with her passion and his team competed that sporting events, including the Eu- his “Polish Rocket” nickname. One fellow countrywoman and UFC way tonight … I’m happy he’s do- ropean handball championships and Krasinski of the reasons for that might be the strawweight champion Jedrzejczyk, ing well.” the 2016 FIVB Volleyball World large Polish Eagle tattoo that Jakub 28. “One day I hope I will fight with League Finals. BACK IN SHAPE. Actor John has on his shoulder. COACH KS CLASH. her,” Kowalkiewicz said. “She’s the The previous Krasinski, who rose to fame on Lewandowski said that swim- best, and I want to fight with the time the Coach Ks faced each other, TV’s The Office, is the brother of ming requires a lot of work. “The best.” However, Karolina has plenty Duke defeated Utah in the Sweet 16 Paul Krasinski, who starred on the thing with swimming is that it’s a of esteem for her fellow Pole. “I on its way to the NCAA men’s 2015 Brown University basketball team. very aerobic sport; if you miss one know her. She’s really amazing,” basketball title. However, when they In fact, Paul was the team captain practice it’s the equivalent of miss- Kowalkiewicz said. “I respect her met this season the Utes knocked off and MVP as a senior, and was lat- ing two or three days of practice.” very much. In Poland, she’s very the Blue Devils at Madison Square er named to the school’s all-1990s However, while athletes in sports popular.” Garden in overtime, 77-75. squad. John was an outstanding bas- like football and basketball can Despite Joanna’s growing fame “It’s kind of beyond words, re- ketball player at Newton South HS pursue pro careers after college, as a UFC champion, it was Karolina ally, when you consider what we’ve in the Boston suburbs, but didn’t “You’re not going to get paid unless who first created a buzz for- wom gone through and where Duke is pursue a similar athletic career at you’re Olympic caliber.” en’s MMA in Poland when she com- and this whole situation,” said Utah Brown. Walking into the Bears’ The digital journalism major peted in the KSW (Konfrontacja Sz- coach Larry Krystkowiak. Led by gym “I remember thinking, ‘they’re hopes to have a future as an inter- tuk Walki) tournament and became Kyle Kuzma’s 21 points, the Utes too big and too good,’” he said in national media correspondent. He its first ever-female champion in improved to 9-2 while securing a the Jan/Feb edition of Men’s Health. is fluent in both Polish and English, 2014. Her victory helped drive the marquee win. Afterwards, John didn’t always and hopes it will give him a com- popularity of MMA in Poland, espe- The “other” Coach K, Duke stay in best of shape after he became petitive edge in that field. cially Women’s MMA. UFC color coach Mike Krzyzewski, recently Trumka an actor, but some movie roles have commentator Joe Rogan seemed to said that the 2016 Olympics will be motivated him to work out. Most TO HOST WORLD JUNIOR ATH- have trouble pronouncing Karolina his last coaching the United States BEST THING FOR TRUMKA. recently, he trained intensely for a LETICS CHAMPIONSHIP. The Kowalkiewicz’s last name, but it’s men’s basketball national team. Richard Trumka is president of role as a special op in the new mov- Polish city of Bydgoszcz will host likely a name that will be around the Krzyzewski coached the U.S. to the 12.5 million-member American ie, 13 Hours. Although the Navy the World Under-20 Championship sport for a while. Olympic gold medals in 2008 in Federation of Labor and Congress SEAL-style workouts were “brutal July 19-24, the International As- at times,” Krasinski, 36, intends to sociation of Athletics Federations keep up a regular fitness regime in (IAAF) has announced. the future. The event is expected to draw more than 3,000 young athletes GETTING STRONGER. He’s in from around the world. Experts say his 40s, but Rob- ert Piotrkowicz is still in great shape — he’s one of the world’s best bodybuild- ers. Born in 1974 in Warsaw, the “White Eagle,” is only the second Wojciechowski Hurley Pole to compete in the Mr. Olympia DUKIES FLOURISH. Beijing and 2012 in London. He of Industrial Organizations (AFL- contest (the first A pair of former Polish American also won the 2010 world champion- CIO), the largest organization of was Mirosław Duke point guards are early in their ship and the 2014 World Cup. labor unions in the country. As a Daszkiewicz ) head coaching careers, but their pro- young man he had hoped to play and the first to do Piotrkowicz WIZBICKI NEAR THE TOP. grams are already showing results. There linebacker at Penn State, but a knee it twice (2010 and Steve Wojciechowski, 39, is a website that keeps track of the injury ended his football career. In 2011). He received his membership it is a huge challenge to organize the played professionally in Poland af- oldest living pro football players, retrospect he says: “It was the best card in the IFBB (International Fed- championships with just six months ter leaving Duke in 1998. He then www.oldestlivingprofootball.com . thing that ever happened to me.” eration of Bodybuilders) in 2007, to prepare. returned to the Blue Devils, coach- On it you’ll find a number of Polish Trumka’s grandfather, a Pol- and is currently the only Polish Bydgoszcz put together an ap- ing under Mike Krzyzewski for Americans, including number 19, ish immigrant, and his father both bodybuilder recognized by the Fed- plication to host the event at short 15 years before getting his first Alex Wizbicki, age 94. worked in the coal mines near eration. His first coach was another notice after the championships were head coaching job at Marquette in Wizbicki was the fifth son of Nemacolin, Pa. Rich played line- well-known Polish bodybuilder Pe- taken away from Russia. The All- 2014. After going 13-19 last season, Polish immigrants. As a young run- backer for Carmichaels Area High ter Głuchowski. Russia Athletics Federation was Steve Wojciechowski has his team ning back he led New York City in School, and hoped to walk on at suspended from the IAAF following at 10-2 after the first half of the scoring for Boys’ High in Brooklyn Penn State. When his injury scut- THANKSMAS AGAIN. Former a major doping scandal. 2015-16 season. Under Coach K, before going to Holy Cross. A vet- tled those plans, he worked in the Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe The Polish town hosted the U20 Wojciechowski became skilled as a eran of the Marine Corps during Nemacolin Mine for half the year, Maddon is now with the Chicago Athletics Championship in 2008 coach and recruiter, and that’s pay- World War II, he was drafted by the spending the rest of the time at State Cubs, but he’s still running his an- and Poland is the only country in ing big off for the Golden Eagles. NFL Pittsburgh Steelers but opted to College. He graduated magna cum nual “Thanksmas” celebration in history to hold the event twice. He was just the third first-time head join the Buffalo Bills of the old All laude in 1971, got his law degree Tampa Bay. He started the tradition coach to ever bring in a recruiting American Football Conference in from Villanova, then became a law- almost a decade ago, and it draws You can subscribe or renew class ranked in the top 10. 1947. 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It pays to visit Poland! NOTEBOOK $1 = 4 złotys in store windows can simply be di- Katowice declared The Silesian city boasts such fare the best so it may come as a A boon to visitng PolAms vided by four. If something costs around 20 złotys, it’s a snap to fi g- UNESCO City of Music prestigious ensembles as the Na- surprise that Poland came in a tad by Robert Strybel tional Polish Radio Symphony above both Germany and Austria. ure paying about $5.00. (RADIO POLSKIE) Kato- WARSAW–A favorable ex- Those who haven’t been to Po- Orchestra with its recently-opened change rate should make this year’s wice, in southern Poland, has been concert hall, the Silesian Philhar- Justin Bieber land in quite some time will be hap- awarded the status of UNESCO visit to Poland a real bargain. That py to know that gone are the shady monic, the Silesian Quartet, and coming to Poland means that PolAms planning to do City of Music, the mayor has con- the Camerata Silesia Choir. Ka- communist-era black-marketeers fi rmed. Internationally famous Cana- Poland will be getting more złotys approaching American-looking pe- towice is also the venue of thirty for their dollar than last year, the “We have been convinced for a music festivals. dian pop star Justin Bieber will destrians with “cięć mani” (change long time that Katowice is a musi- perform in Poland later this year. year before, and in fact any time money). A currency-exchange in over a decade. In our global cal city,” Mayor Marcin Krupa re- Poles are in The singer will kick off his Euro- counter (known as “kantor wymiany fl ected in a statement. pean tour in Berlin, Sept. 14, and economy, U.S. economic perfor- walut” or “kantor” for short) can be Top Ten in English mance, world oil prices, the Chinese “The title awarded by UNESCO give over 30 concerts across the found in hotels and stores where is the fi nest confi rmation for us that According to the Swedish- continent including such venues stock exchange, economic crises dollars and other currencies can be and other factors largely determine we were right,” he said. “It is also based EF (Education First) Lan- as Stockholm, Copenhagen, Ant- legally exchanged. Many American proof that the city’s strategy of in- guage School, Poles rank in the top werp, Prague, Vienna, London, Zu- currency-exchange rates. But the credit cards can be used to obtain fact remains that since late last year vesting in culture is bearing fruit.” 10 of the world’s most profi cient rich, Madrid and Lisbon. Bieber’s złotys from a Polish “bankomat” Katowice has become the fi rst speakers of English as a Foreign performance at Kraków’s Tauron the U.S. dollar has been fetching 4 (ATM). złotys or more. Central and Eastern European city Language (EFL). Poland scored Arena has been scheduled to co- The following chart will give you to win the title, joining such des- 62.95 in the study ranking it in incide with Polish Independence Besides more złotys to spend a rough idea of what things cost in for each dollar, the round exchange tinations as Bogota (Colombia), ninth place world-wide. Sweden Day, Nov. 11. Opened in 2014, the Poland. Many prices are subject to Bologna (Italy), Seville (Spain), captured fi rst place with a score arena has hosted numerous sport- rate also makes it easier to know seasonal change, vary from region what things cost than if they were Glasgow (U.K.), Ghent (Belgium), of 70.94, followed closely by the ing events as well as such perform- ot region and in general are cheaper Brazzaville (The Congo), Hama- Netherlands (70.58) and Denmark ers as José Carreras, Elton John, getting 3.29 or 3.72 per greenback. in small towns and rural areas than The złoty price seen on menus and matsu (Japan), and Mannheim and (70.05). It’s obvious that Ger- Slash, Robbie Williams, and Ennio in big cities. Hanover (Germany). manic-speaking countries usually Morricone. (R.S.) Inexpensive hotel per night (big city) ...... $40.00 - $60.00 Inexpensive hotel per night (small town) ...... $25.00 - $30.00 Extremely spartan, no-frills hostel per night ...... From $10.00 Pint of vodka ...... $6.00 - $8.00 OBITUARIES Beer (17 oz bottle.), grocer-store price ...... 50¢ - 75¢ Beer (17 oz.), bar or restaurant price ...... $1.50 - $2.50 Meal in average restaurant ...... $5.00 - $10.00 Tomasz Blatt, Last Sobibor Survivor Portion of pierogi (5-6) in inexpensive eatery ...... $2.50 SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — der of Merit of the Republic of Po- He found shelter with a family McDonald’s cheeseburger ...... 62¢ Tomasz Blatt, one of the last sur- land. It was his last visit to Poland. of Polish farmers and shortly before Candy bar ...... 20¢ - 40¢ vivors of the 1943 uprising in the Born in 1927 in Izbica, near the end of World War II joined Pol- Men’s hair-cut (corner barber shop, not hotel) ...... $5.00 extermination camp in Sobibór in Zamość in eastern Poland, Blatt was ish resistance units. Women’s hair-cut, dye and styling ...... $20.00 Nazi-occupied Poland, has died in deported to Sobibór with his whole In 1957, Blatt emigrated to Israel Dental fi lling ...... $30.00 - $40.00 Santa Barbara at the age of eighty- family in the spring of 1943. and later settled in the United States. Cigarettes, packet of 20 ...... $3.00 - $4 .00 eight. His parents and younger brother After the mass escape of prison- Air-mail stamp for 5-page letter to US ...... $1.30 Two years ago, during the events were killed in the gas chambers. He ers in October 1943, the Nazis dis- Bus, tram or subway fare (Warsaw) ...... 60¢ marking the 70th anniversary of the took part in the uprising and man- mantled the camp and planted trees Taxi from Warsaw’s Chopin Airport to downtown ...... $7.00 Sobibór uprising, he was decorated aged to escape with a group of some on the site in an effort to hide all Rental of small economy car per day ...... $21.00 with the Offi cer’s Cross of the Or- 300 prisoners. traces of their crimes. Average men’ suit ...... $250.00 - $400.00 Polish daily newspaper ...... 50¢ Clarence “Polish George” Rzezotarski, Cheapest new small economy car ...... $7,500.00 Gallon unleaded 95 octane gasoline ...... $4.75 Bookstore Owner Devoted to Preserving History Most typical Polish monthly wage ...... $500.00 by John Fauber Milwaukee’s beatnik scene, includ- opened the Dancing Bear Bookstore Low monthly old-age pension ...... $250.00 MILWAUKEE — Clarence ing one known as the Unique Coffee in a basement storefront at 2406 Average Polish monthly wage (statistical) ...... $750.00 “Polish George” Rzezotarski, died House on the east side and another, N. Murray St. A few years later it The złoty is divided into 100 groszy. Coins are denominated on Christmas Day from complica- the Brat House, in the downtown moved to N. Oakland Ave. near Lo- in 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 groszy and 1, 2, and 5 złotys. tions of multiple sclerosis. area. cust St. until it closed in 1989. 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POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL Fighting for Their Life Polka fans and support Many of the talented polka musi- polka shows try to avoid cians who populate the Western Massachusetts area — and the area massive cutbacks is truly rife with talent — began AMHERST, Mass. — A peti- playing polkas as a result of hearing tion is being circulated online de- shows on WMUA. To limit access manding that radio station WMUA, to this programming prevents fu- operated out of the University of ture generations from enjoying that Massachusetts at Amherst, rethink same opportunity. DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION AND CONTINUANCE OF POLISH AMERICAN MUSIC some recent decisions. On January In the 36 years polkas have 10, 2016, the station programmer been on the WMUA airwaves, their announced that the WMUA polka shows have raised nearly a half Stanky & the Coal Miners Continue to Mine Diamonds weekend block would be reduced a million dollars from polka sup- PHOTO: PETE G. WILCOX / TIMES LEADER / G. WILCOX TIMES PETE PHOTO: from 12 hours (six on Saturday and porters — not small change for a by Laura Rysz and played both the accordion and six on Sunday) to four hours on student-run, community radio sta- citizensvoice.com the violin. In 1949, Mr. Stankovic Sunday only. Shows currently on air tion. Ironically, this decision comes In an Igloo in Alaska, John played at weddings with his father. include those hosted by Billy Be- a month and a half after polka shows Stanky was playing his accordion In 1951 he started John Stanky and lina, Todd Zaganiacz, Mitch Moskal raised $24,000 in 20 hours for the for a local Alaskan native. The man the Tip Toppers. It was not until and Helen Curtin. station’s annual fundraiser. was frantic. Stanky asked the in- 1960 that he went by Stanky and the By way of background: polka Polka fans and supporters of terpreter what was wrong. The in- Coal Miners. music has been a staple on WMUA polka radio who wish to have their terpreter said, “He thinks you are since 1979, and for most of that time voices heard can do so at www.ipe- playing too loud, and he is afraid “My father ... used to say, has been heard year-round for 12 to titions.com/petition/keep-polkas- the walls of the igloo are going to ‘If you learn five songs 13 hours, each and every weekend. alive-on-wmua. crack.” Stanky, who was born John you will never starve.’” Stankovic, still plays his music TOLEDO POLONIA / Margaret Zotkiewicz-Dramczyk loud and proud. Mr. Stankovic, 78, “In those days, people used to believes there is a direct correla- take the furniture out of the house. tion to the distinct sound of polka There would be an empty room. music and dancing. He has been all Everyone would dance, drink a few Mleczko Shout Out a Great Success over world, including New Zealand, beers and eat. There would also be Kudos to Larry Trojak for his el- eyes and the eyes of many others Australia, Sweden, Germany and tents in the backyard. So, the wed- oquent article in the January edition that day. Jeff’s parents on the other England. ding would be going on inside and about the efforts across the polka end reported that Jeff definitely was The difference between playing John Stanky of Stanky and the Coal outside of the house. That’s what we community to help those in need aware of what was happening, and in the states and playing abroad is Miners fame plays his accordian at did in the ’50s,” Mr. Stankovic said. when serious medical issues arise. as we heard this news, the din for how quickly people respond to the his home in Nanticoke. He produced “Pennsylvania Pol- To pick up on the story of Jeff Jeff grew even louder. music. Mr. Stankovic says it takes a takes the audience one or two songs ka” which his wife, Dottie, hosted. Mleczko a bit: The tributes continued from the while for an American audience to from the set list before they get WVIA airs re-runs of the program Across the polka world on No- bandstand as the night concluded. get into the music. However, once moving,” Mr. Stankovic said. “The — which began 35 years ago — six vember 8, a Shout Out for Jeff Perhaps the most touching tribute of they do, the personal walls and self- effect that our music has is that it days a week. Mleczko took place at 5:00 p.m. all was the band itself doing an out- consciousness that people have fall. makes our fans happy. As soon as The Shout Out originated from the standing job playing Jeff’s music. What emerges is a celebration of life we start to play people get up and PLENTY OF MEMORIES. John Toledo IMA dance, which featured Kudos to Joe Zalewski for lead- and music. dance. We have a fan base of more Stanky and the Coal Miners have Mleczko’s band DynaBrass as the ing the band through the transition, than 2,000 people that come out and about 25 albums, 60 songs, and musical entertainment. As most to Bobby Earl Jr. for picking up PLAYING WORLDWIDE. “As join us; we have been playing for a book titled “Apples, Peaches, readers know, Mleczko suffered a Jeff’s vocals on so many of his hits, soon as the audience hears the first years and years.” Pumpkin Pie: The Story of Stanky debilitating stroke earlier in 2015, and to Kenny Olewin from the Pol- lyric in Europe they are already up Mr. Stankovic, a Nanticoke na- and the Coal Miners,” which re- and has been undergoing a lengthy ka Jammer Network, for providing a and dancing. In America, it usually tive, began playing in 1945. His counts stories of the band’s experi- rehabilitation with the support of his top notch live remote broadcast. father was from Czechoslovakia ences. family and friends. The Shout Out The DynaBrass was originated Some of Mr. Stankovic’s most was a polka community-wide event by Jeff Mleczko and has been per- POLKA INSIDER / Steve Litwin memorable experiences stem from held in order to wish Mleczko well, forming a polka festivals and ven- when he would play with the band offer up prayers for his continued ues throughout the USA and Canada on airplanes. improvement, and to encourage him for more than 20 years. Harmony Sharp’s John Sniezek Passes “In China, we played on an air- towards full recovery and return to The band continues to perform plane and Billy Joel was there with the bandstand he loves so much. in Jeff’s absence under the interim In 1969, polkas his now ex-wife Christie Brinkley, As one of many polka fans in the leadership of Joe Zalewski. took us south to- as we were walking around play- crowded hall that day, all I can say Toledo Area Polka Society is ward Sharon/Far- ing,” he said. “We also made com- is: Wow! what a great tribute to Jeff pleased to announce that its first rell, Pennsylvania mercials with Robert Kline.” it was. So many people came out dance of 2016 will be held on Sun- and it was at a Currently, his two daughters play to listen to the dynamite sounds of day, March 6th and will feature Jeff lounge down there in the Coal Miners. Kim Bukowski DynaBrass and wish Jeff well; the Mleczko’s DynaBrass at the Conn- that I met John plays the saxophone and clarinet energy in the room was palpable. Weissenberger hall from 2:00-6:00 Sniezek and his and Debra Horoschock plays the As the time built to 5:00 p.m., the p.m. Please consider making a trip Harmony Sharps trumpet. area near the bandstand filled nearly to Toledo after the Lovin’ on Lyn- polka band. They “My father made me practice for to capacity. Interim DynaBrass band da Dance in Grand Rapids to help were young and one hour every day. He also used leader Joe Zalewski called Jeff’s yet another member of our great provided a sound to say, ‘If you learn five songs you parents, who were with him in his big polka family make it through of their own. After will never starve.’ I learned 10,” Mr. room waiting for Joe’s call. The a rough time. For more info, call that first meeting, Stankovic laughed. “That’s a joke sound of everyone shouting “Get (419) 276-1600. John Sniezek and by the way.” CHANCE MEETING AT WEGMAN’S. The late John Well Jeff!” brought tears to Joe’s I stayed in touch. Sniezek (right), with Steve and Adele Litwin. We both played accordion. out his career, he received several It’s Polka Time Celebates 25 Years Tom Kula Award Dance There was no email at that time, leadership and community awards. announcer, reporter, board by Rich “Sudsy” Cerajewski so we used the U.S. Post Office to He is survived by three daughters, HUGO, Minn. — It’s operator and producer. In CHICAGO — The Polka USA group had a fabu- exchange thoughts about polka mu- Deanna Gonzalez of Cherry Hill, Polka Time! with Craig Ebel 1981, while attending class- lous turnout of over three hundred people to honor sic, the band, and more. It was a N.J., Jaclyn Maertz of Phoenix and will celebrate 25 years on es at Brown, Ebel’s first Tom Kula, an outstanding musician and friend to friendship that covered miles but we Teresa Sniezek of Scottsdale, Ariz.; the air with a dance at the job as an announcer was on all. Tom was a mainstay of the Ampol Aires for always remained friends. Our paths two granddaughters, Abryana and historic Withrow Ballroom “Polka Polka” 1010 WMIN over 50 years and the New Ampol Aires for another would cross on occasion, at a wed- Presley Maertz; four grandsons, in Hugo, Sat., March 19, (formally WJSW) in Maple- 13 years. His sparkling personality and unique vo- ding, at a dance, or in a Wegman’s Trevor, Kyle and Matthew Gonza- 2016. Dancing will be from wood, Minn. The station cals were a key to the staying power of the band for parking lot. My friend, John Louis lez and Kaden Maertz; his sister, 4:00-10:00 p.m. with mu- was only on from sunrise to years. Sniezek Jr., passed away Friday, Joanne Witkowski of New Castle; sic provided by The Boys sunset, but its format includ- A highlight of this event was seeing the last two Dec. 4, 2015, in Phoenix of a stroke. and his brothers, Tom Sniezek of from Baltimore, Maryland, ed 80 percent polka music. original band members, Roman Travers and Andy The Harmony Sharps recorded Salem, Ohio, and Gary Sniezek of and The David Austin Band It’s Polka Time! made Day, do their classic renditions of “Swir Swir” ober- their first album, “Harmony Sharps Webster, N.Y. from Madison, Wisc.. Ad- its debut on Feb. 2, 1991, ek and “Parade” polka. They brought the crowd to at Idora Park,” in 1969, and fol- A few weeks before John’s pass- mission is $12 per person; 6 on a Brooklyn Park sta- its feet singing a number of the band’s favorites. lowed that up two years later with ing, we were in our local Wegman’s and under are free. The eve- tion, AM 1470. The station The boys in the New Ampol Aires did a great job of their second album “On Target with supermarket, and John’s brother ning will include door priz- was changed its call letters duplicating the sound of original band and backing the Harmony Sharps.” Gary came out of nowhere and rec- es, giveaways, and a huge to KCW and changed its up Roman, Andy, and Tommy. His obituary read as follows: ognized Adele. Gary and John were parade of musicians. format, adding one and a Tommy was overcome with emotion when pre- John was born on March 11, 1951, using the parking lot as a meeting A 2012 Inductee to the half hours of polkas to the sented with the IPA Leon Kozicki Award. Making in New Castle, a son of the late John place before continuing on a trip. It International Polka Hall Sunday morning schedule. this event even more moving was the presence of and Jennie (Muszynski) Sniezek. was a total surprise to us all to be of Fame, Craig Ebel, will Later KCW added a three- polka legends Leon Kozicki, Chet Schafer, and Tish John had been involved in commu- at the same place, at the same time. also celebrate his 35 years hour Sunday afternoon show Blazonczyk, as well as many well-known polka mu- nity health and the healthcare indus- Just a few weeks later, John passed of broadcasting. A graduate called Polka Time! PM. sicians and DJs. Everyone was there to honor a true try for more than 35 years. His pro- away. The meeting in that parking of Brown Institute School For more information, gentleman and great musician and his family, for fessional travels had taken him to lot was our final visit with John, a of Broadcasting, Ebel has email itspolkatime@hot- a lifetime of music and accomplishments that has Pennsylvania, Ohio, Florida, North true Harmony Sharp. worked in all facets of ra- Carolina, and Virginia. Through- dio broadcasting including mail.com. brought joy to polka fans everywhere. 18 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • FEBRUARY 2016

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DANCE TIME / Jen Pijanowski Wrapping Up 2016 and Starting 2017 Just Right BUFFALO, N.Y. —Lenten time adds changes that give them their is quickly approaching in prepa- trademark sound. The dance fl oor ration for the early celebration of was overfl owing with veteran pol- Easter this year. I’m sure I am not ka dancers as well as novices who alone in wishing that spring weather were playfully enjoying the beat of is also in the not-too-distant future. the music. During this time as we prepare to fo- Tadj from the Buffalo Touch cus on the simple things in life and provided traditional dance and top growing closer to God, we are fortu- 40 hits during the band’s breaks. Af- nate enough to have so much to look ter the buffet-style dinner of prime forward to in the polka realm. Feb- rib, chicken, fi sh, asparagus, pasta, ruary will be fi lled with Pączki Day and delicious cheesecake, everyone celebrations and, of course, who can was ready to get out and dance those forget the countdown to Dyngus calories away. The hall was adorned Day. Western New York is blessed with beautiful decorations which to have several pączki events this completely transformed the space year so make sure you check out the Chris Sikorski and Christy Brian Urbanczyk and Kayla Rosinski Wally Dombrowski & Mary Rose for a truly spectacular evening. For polka calendar and get your fun in Nowakowski Nesbitt only $50.00 per person, we were before the fasting of our forty days who make the yearly visit to join in my eyes to true meaning of Christ- survived many recent personnel treated to dinner, music, a six-hour begins. Of course, we all know that the merriment. Musicians from Buf- mas and remembering that there is changes, looked much different on open bar, noisemakers and hats, as Buffalo is lucky enough to be home falo Touch, Concertina All Stars, no better gift than the love of friends the stage for this performance. A well as traditional pickled herring at to the largest Dyngus Day celebra- Phocus, Special Delivery, and New and family. few of their regular musicians could midnight. tion in the United States. Therefore, Direction were all playing in uni- NOWY ROK. Buffalo’s polka devo- not make the gig, so Art Gaylor, ac- I am very grateful that I got to I look forward to seeing many of son welcoming the holiday spirit. spend the evening with my closest you over the course of the next few Ken Machelski, band leader of the friends, and, at the same time, sup- months. Touch and Bob Wroblewski, who port a local business that is a main- played trumpet for Phocus, both be- stay to polka music all year long. SOUNDS OF THE SEASON. The loved musicians in the polka world, With the sold out crowd, I am sure musical diversity of Special Deliv- stole the show as they played for that the Potts family will be plan- ery was a key part of the celebration the fi rst time after some time off ning an even bigger celebration to for Buffalo Polka Boosters Christ- while recuperating. Richie Kurd- ring in 2017 polka style. mas party. This yearly happening, ziel, Sr., in from Florida for the held at Polish Falcons in Depew, is holidays, was happy to sing a few Visit our On-line Bookstore at a more formal event than the club’s songs while effortlessly playing the www.polamjournal.com typical monthly meetings. The non- concertina. It was nice to see Rich- Subscriptions, butter lamb profi t organization, which works ie, Sr. and Richie, Jr. on the band- molds, cards, music and more! diligently to raise funds and support stand playing alongside one another. 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After a sense of community are alive as lennium hotel, where my family has has recently been performing with CDS satisfying family-style four-course you watch the musicians and listen spent the last three year’s celebrat- a few local bands for the fi rst time ing, once again embraced the polka since the 1980s, fi lled the void for with community by hosting one of the the evening. The band put on quite D.J.Rob nation’s hottest bands, Polka Coun- a show, switching from traditional Music for Any Occasion try Musicians, alongside Buffalo’s waltzes and polkas into their more WEDDINGS own Special Delivery. Both bands modern tunes, piquing the interest ANNIVERSARIES and their faithful followers were a of many non-polka patrons. Ricky  HOLIDAY PARTIES sure combination to draw many to Krupski of the Krew Brothers has INSTALLATIONS this extravaganza. 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Polkas, waltz- usually overwhelmed by the chaos to ring in the New Year with many es, Christmas music, and American of the season with shopping, baking, of our friends at this event. Music music rang out throughout the night and wrapping gifts, I look forward for the evening’s entertainment and the dance fl oor was never emp- to this afternoon every year. It opens was Phocus. This band, which has ty. During a short break, new board members Jim Kaminski and Mar- cia Moscato were welcomed with open arms by members of the board. SALT LAMPS ETC. Special Delivery’s professionalism 5274 Broadway, Lancaster, NY 14086 •(716) 564-9286 shows with each note played and every musician in the band is given Can’t sleep? Need relief for asthmas? Allergies? Sinuses? the chance to showcase their craft. Now available, beautiful ... The music kept the crowd there un- POLISH SALT LAMPS til the very end. 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WHAT OUR ANCESTORS CELEBRATED Święto Matki Boskiej Gromnicznej — Our Lady of the Thunderbolt by Robert Strybel the home throughout the year. Dur- I TRADYCJA WIARA KATOLICKA- RODZINA PHOTO: the Cross or said some prayer, but This holiday occurring 40 days ing Holy Mass the candles were Polish prayer books often contain a after Christmas is officially known blessed and the faithful did their “Modlitwa w czasie burzy” (Prayer by the Church as the Feast of Purifi- best to carry their lighted candles during Storms). cation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It home with them – not always an The lighted gromnica also had commemorates the Jewish ritual ac- easy task during blustery weather. another important function: it was cording to which the Blessed Moth- Once home, the head of the house- placed in the hands of people on er was purified after giving birth and hold would use the burning candle their deathbed and those who had presented her Baby to the Temple. to trace a soot-stained cross on the just died. When not in use, the can- But for ages it has been associated ceiling beam of the home or cottage. dle was kept behind a holy picture throughout Europe with candles and He would also take the lighted over the bed as a kind of memento the Blessed Virgin, likened to the candle to every nook and cranny of mori, a reminder that no-one can es- candle that gave birth to the Light the cottage and visit his outbuild- cape death. The thunderbolt candle of the World. On that day churches ings as well in the belief that its ra- was also believed to protect against were ablaze with candlelight, and diance would ward of the forces of wolves. Different Polish painters the candles to be used in the liturgy darkness. After the flame was blown have depicted the Blessed Mother throughout the year were blessed. out, it was believed that inhaling the holding a pack of wolves at bay with Just as the Catholic Feast of the candle smoke would prevent coals a gromnica. Assumption (Aug. 15) is known in and sore throats. Although the Feast of the Three Poland by the folkloric term Święto As its name implies, the “grom- Kings (Jan. 6) is the last of the Matki Boskiej Zielnej (Our Lady of nica” was believed to protect against One popular custom in Poland is that of the gromnica, the Thunder Candle. Twelve Days of Christmas, and the Greenery), so too Candlemas is thunderstorms and was placed in The blessed candle is brought to the home, and the family seeks the some take down their home Christ- called Święto Matki Boskiej Grom- the window to keep lightning bolts protection of Matki Bożej Gromnicznej, Our Lady of the Thunder Candle. mas cribs, trees and other Yuletide nicznej. That can be translated as away. This writer recalls how terri- Above, the head of the household burns the sign of the cross into the decorations soon thereafter, to this Our Lady of the Thunderbolt Can- fied his late maternal grandmother, cross beam of their home with their Thunder Candle. Tradition says the day Candlemas is the final cut-off dle. (The Polish word grom is a clap Katarzyna Kupczyńska, had been of Blessed Mother would then protect the family from wolves and other wild point. On that day the season’s last of thunder, hence the gromnica is violent thunderstorms. As a child I animals. During storms the gromnica would be placed in the window to Christmas carols are sung in church the thunderclap candle and grom- would often visit my Babcia in the protect the home from lightning. Also, the gromnica would be placed in on that day. But in the olden days, niczna is its adjectival form). tiny beer, wine and sweet shop she the hands of the dying lighting their way to eternal life. roving caroler-masqueraders con- For ages Poles have flocked to ran in Detroit’s then predominantly tinued to pay visits, although their church on February 2, bringing with Polish suburb of Hamtramck. Once, me by the hand to her home two pass over. I was only 7 or 8 back attire and antics by then had become them the tall beeswax candles which when it started thundering, she doors away. There she lit a grom- then and no longer recall whether less Nativity and more Mardi Gras would be used for ritual purposes in closed the shop and hurriedly took nica, hoping the storm would soon Babcia simply made the Sign of oriented.

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PAC Brings Visa Waiver bara Andersen, PAC Washington Tim Kaine (VA), Benjamin Cardin were discussed, among those being way. And there is no more appropri- Advocacy to Capitol National Office executive director, (MD), Ron Johnson (WI), Thomas the inclusion of Poland into the U.S. ate place to tell this story.” accompanied the two PAC officers Carper (DE), Debbie Stabenow Visa Waiver Program (WVP) – an “The core exhibition at POLIN WASHINGTON, D.C. — Frank during visits to 12 U.S. Senators (MI), Sheldon Whitehouse (RI), Di- issue of key interest and an ongo- recovers the thousand-year history J. Spula, president of the Polish from 10 states. ane Feinstein (CA), Joe Donnelly ing effort for the Polish American of Polish Jews and tells the story in American Congress, and Anthony The legislators, represent- (IN), Mark Kirk (IL), and Richard Congress. the very place where it happened,” J. Bajdek, vice president for Ameri- ing states in which the PAC has a Durbin (IL). Kirshenblatt-Gimblett explained. Language Classes “The museum completes the memo- can Affairs, traveled to Washington, State Division, included in order The timing of the visits, although rial complex.” Dec. 10 for a full day of scheduled in Washington of scheduled times Senators Kelly set weeks in advance, proved to be The POLIN museum stands on WASHINGTON, D.C. — The meetings on Capitol Hill. Dr. Bar- Ayotte (NH), Daniel Coats (IN), of key importance for the issues that land that was once part of the War- Spring Semester of Polish Lan- saw ghetto, and has attracted over CELEBRATE EASTER WITH US! guage and Culture Classes will a million visitors since it opened in start the week of February 1 and end 2013. Send greetings to family and friends across the miles with a the week of May 5. Kirshenblatt-Gimblett is univer- Weso³ego patron ad in our Easter 2016 edition There will be four sections of sity professor emerita and professor Polish Language instruction: emerita of performance studies at aster brings spiritual renewal. It is a time when • Beginners I class will meet on New York University. She is the au- Alleluja! Wednesdays (February 3 - May 4) thor of several acclaimed books and once again our beautiful traditions and customs • Beginners I continuation class come to life. They are reminders of the inseparable has received many awards for her E will meet on Thursdays (February work, including a recent medal from relationship between our heritage and our faith. 4 - May 5) the president of Poland for her con- • Beginners II/ Intermediate class tribution to the creation of POLIN. We find it our mission to make sure these traditions do will meet on Mondays (February not fade away. But to do so, we need your help. 1 - May 2) Save the Date • Advanced Conversation class WASHINGTON, D.C. — The We invite you to participate in the time-honored will meet on Tuesdays (February Polish American Arts Association tradition of demonstrating your support with an Easter 2 - May 3) of Washington, D.C. will celebrate Patron advertisement. This is not only a way to show All classes start at 6.30 p.m. and its 50th anniversary, Sat., Sept. 17, end at 8.20 p.m. The cost is $450 fellow Polish Americans you care about our culture, but 2016, 6:00-9:00 p.m. in the Con- (new students); $425 (returning stu- gressional Room of the Congres- is a way to send Easter greetings to family, friends, and dents). For more information and sional Country Club, in Bethesda, fellow Polonians across the miles. to obtain registration form or a gift Maryland. For information, call certificate please e-mail: bernhardt- (571) 276-5574. [email protected] or call (240) 338- 2592 Easter is Early This YES! I wish to support the PAJ by placing an ad in the EASTER Lakomy Stars in Year, March 27 2016 EDITION. Please find a contribution in the amount of: Curator of Polish Jewish “Appetence” Museum Speaks at U-M NEW YORK — Polish Ameri- Easter Greetings [ ] $250 [ ] $100 [ ] $75 [ ] $50 [ ] $25 [ ] $20 [ ] Other ­­­­­­­­______can actress Anna Lakomy stars op- ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Bar- posite Julia Montgomery (“One Life Deadline is Feb. 12 NAME bara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett, the to Live,” “Revenge of the Nerds”) chief curator of the core exhibition in an edgy sci-fi short, “Appetence.” of POLIN — the Museum of the Because Easter falls in March ORGANIZATION The film is about a loving, but this year, our Annual Special Eas- History of Polish Jewish in Warsaw manipulative stage mom (Mont- — talked about the museum January ter Edition of the Polish Ameri- ADDRESS gomery) who convinces her ideal- can will be published a month 13 at a lecture sponsored by the Uni- istic and ambitious starlet daughter versity of Michigan’s Jean & Samu- (Lakomy) to “stop eating to save the earlier than normal. The PAJ CITY, STATE, ZIP depends on income generated by el Frankel Center for Judaic Studies world” and ignites the Feeder Diet and the Copernicus Program in its Special Editions to balance its Revolution that propels her to ulti- TELEPHONE (for our records only unless checked below) Polish Studies (CPPS). mate stardom – but at what price? books. Please contact us about How the museum came to be was The idea for this short came when your Easter greetings before the YOUR MESSAGE (Use additional sheet if necessary) the subject of her talk, “Rising from writer/executive producer Paul Cen- February 12th deadline. the Rubble: Creating the Museum of zoprano was pondering about what Can we count on you? the History of Polish Jews.” may cause people to stop eating in PRINT ADDRESS IN AD? 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