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ESTABLISHED 1911 www.polamjournal.com JOURNAL IT’S ONLY ROCK AND ROLL — 1911 • 2011 DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION AND CONTINUANCE OF POLISH AMERICAN CULTURE Page 7 SO WHAT’S WRONG WITH THE NAME “POLISH MOUNTAIN?” • MEATLESS SOUPS FOR LENT WAŁĘSA GIVES ADVICE TO TO ST. MARY’S STUDENTS • KAYTŃ CONFERENCE HELD IN CLEVELAND SUPER GAME FOR PACKERS’ BULAGA • ASH WEDNESDAY A TIME FOR REFLECTION NEWSMARK Start the Ball Rolling PAHA’s Polish American GOOD NEWS / BAD NEWS. First, the good news: The Vatican has ruled that three western Massachusetts Encyclopedia Has Arrived churches closed by the Springfield Diocese should reopen, NEW BRITAIN, Conn. — subjects, along with topical including St. Stanislaus Kostka in Adams, where parish- The Polish American His- entries that explain important ioners have been staging a peaceful sit-in for the past two torical Association is pleased subjects such as the histories years. The Vatican’s Congregation for the Clergy ruled to announce the publication of various Polonia organiza- against Bishop Timothy McDonnell’s decision to close St. of The Polish American En- tions, Polish National Alli- Stan’s, and two churches in Chicopee: St. Patrick’s and St. cyclopedia, the definitive ref- ance, Polish American Sat- George’s. erence work on urday Schools, Laurie Haas, a leader of the vigil at St. Stan’s, said the Polish Ameri- the Lattimer ruling was “monumental.” can history and Massacre, the “Everyone here in Adams is rejoicing and full of joy!” culture. Its 585 Polish Army said Haas, whose church has been occupied by parishio- pages are jam- in France, the ners around the clock since December 2008. packed with Polish Ameri- With similar rulings on churches in the Allentown Dio- over 1,200 en- can Journal, cese in Pennsylvania, the Massachusetts decisions could tries richly il- and cultural signal a new Vatican policy that makes it tougher for local lustrated by elements such bishops to close and sell church buildings, said Peter Borre more than 350 as wigilia, the of the Council of Parishes, a group formed to fight church photographs. polka, and eth- closings. The product of nic foods. The But Borre warned “this is not mission accomplished,” the collabora- p u b l i c a t i o n meaning the churches will reopen for worship, but may see tive efforts of is further en- restricted use. 128 scholars, the encyclo- hanced with biographies of A diocesan spokesman refused to comment on the Vati- pedia is designed as a basic prominent Polish Americans can ruling. research tool for students, who made significant contri- The diocese can appeal the verdict. researchers and the general butions to the development And now, the bad news: public. “Every major eth- of American life and culture As reported in the January nic group has published an or the Polish American ethnic 2011 edition of the Polish encyclopedia detailing its community. To enhance its American Journal, Lacka- experiences and contribu- value, nearly all of the entries wanna, N.Y.’s St. Barbara’s tions to American society,” include one or more refer- church will come down explained editor James S. ences for readers seeking ad- later this month. The dio- Pula. “Now, for the first time, ditional information. THE DEBUTANTE PRESENTATION is a highlight of the cese offered the building for Polish Americans have their Founded in 1942, the Pol- Kosciuszko Foundation’s Annual Ball, a tradition going back $750,000, but there were no own encyclopedia to preserve ish American Historical As- more than 70 years. The young ladies are accompanied takers. It is the first church their heritage for their chil- sociation has as its goals, the by midshipmen from the Kings Point Merchant Marine to face the wrecking ball dren and grandchildren.” preservation, interpretation, Academy, as well as their personal escorts, and fathers as a result of the diocese’s Published by McFarland and dissemination of infor- This year’s Dinner and Ball will be on Saturday, April 30, “Journey in Faith & Grace,” Publishers, a commercial mation on the history and cul- 2011 in the Grand Ballroom of New York’s Waldorf Astoria. a multiyear effort that led to press specializing in refer- ture of the Polish experience Duke Basketball “Coach K,” Mike Krzyzewski, will receive the shutdown of more than ence and other historical in America. According to the this year’s medal of recognition at the cotillion. 70 worship sites in the dio- ENCLOSURE FILM, placed works, the book brings to- United States national census Young women aged 16 to 25, with a background of cese’s eight counties. over the windows on St. gether in a single volume, the- in 2000, nearly 9,000,000 scholastic achievement and community service, are in- St. Barbara’s, which Barbara’s interior during matic essays detailing Polish Americans traced their roots vited to participate. To order your application, or to pro- could seat over 1,000, was pre-demolition asbestos American participation in or- to Poland, a figure many pose a candidate, please call the Kosciuszko Foundation erected in 1930 to serve the removal, flaps in the wind ganized labor, education, eth- historians believe to be un- Development Office at (212) 734-2130 x 222, or, contact Buffalo suburb’s large Pol- around the cross over the nic organizational life, poli- derstated due to the intermar- [email protected]. ish American population. It church’s entrance. tics, religious life, and other See “PAHA,” page 4 was one of four Polish par- ishes in the city. Today, only Queen of Angels, the former St. Michael’s, is the last of those four. Nine Days That Changed the World PIASA Board “I can’t believe we got to this point. It was a beautiful Appoints New church. There will be a lot of unhappy, old-time Poles,” by Richard Poremski said Lackawanna Mayor Norman Polanski, Jr. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Executive Director Lackawanna examined the possibility of moving City For the late arrivals it was standing-room-only in the NEW YORK — At its De- Hall into the structure, but said retrofitting the building for cember meeting, the Board the city’s needs simply was too expensive. Grand Ballroom of the Em- bassy of the Republic of Po- of Directors of the Polish St. Adalbert’s Basilica on Buffalo’s East Side has been Institute of Arts & Sciences land, January 14, 2011. The PHOTO: RICHARD POREMSKI named an oratory by the Diocese of Buffalo in response to of America, appointed Dr. the Vatican Congregation of the Clergy’s decision to keep overflow of attendees were present to view the documen- Bozena Leven, Executive Di- the church open. That designation means the building can rector of the New York based be used for special events, such as baptisms, funerals, and tary “Nine Days that Changed the World,” released on April Institute to a three-year term weddings, but will no longer be allowed to hold regularly effective June 30, 2011. Dr. scheduled masses. The Buffalo Diocese paired the Basilica 5, 2010 during the year- long “30th Anniversary of Leven, is Professor of Eco- with sister East Side parishes St. John Kanty, and St. Stan- nomics, at the School of Busi- islaus (the city’s Polonian mother church), and placed them the Founding of Solidarity” celebrations and events. It ness of the College of New under the direction of Rev. Thaddeus Bocianowski, who Jersey in Ewing, N.J. She has been doing a yeoman’s job of maintaining all three. was produced by the former Speaker of the U.S. House of will succeed Dr. Thaddeus V. The Diocese also announced the consolidation of three Gromada, Professor Emeritus Representatives Newt Gin- DOCUMENTARY PRESENTED AT POLISH EMBASSY. Pic- parishes in Cheektowaga and Buffalo’s Kaisertown neigh- of European History at New grich, and his wife Callista. tured above (l. to r.) are the Honorable Newt and Mrs. Callista borhood. St. Bernard’s church on Clinton Street will close, Jersey City University, who Ambassador Robert Ku- Gingrich with Ambassador Robert Kupiecki at the Polish Em- while St. Casmir church on Cable Street will become an will be retiring at the end of piecki welcomed the guests bassy after the presentation of the documentary “Nine Days oratory, open for one weekly Mass and special occasions. June 2011. Dr. Gromada has and the paid homage to “Po- That Changed The World,” produced by the Gingrichs. The film Those two parishes will become part of Our Lady of Cze- held this position since 1991 land’s great son, Karol Woj- chronicles the closely related rise of Pope John Paul II and the stochowa parish, which is further down Clinton Street on and earlier served as PIASA’s tyla,” who later became Pope liberating Solidarity movement, which eventually resulted in the Cheektowaga side of the city line. See “PIASA ...” Page 4 See “Nine Days ...” Page 4 the fall of communism in Poland, and then in Eastern Europe. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • MARCH 2011 • OUR 100th ANNIVERSARY YEAR www.polamjournal.com 2

VIEWPOINTS Maryland State Senator Insults Polish Americans Congratulations to the Sisters Here’s something for those of Mountain doesn’t fit.” of how those mountains got named you who say this country is going to Yet lawmakers from the state’s but I think if they were in my dis- of the Holy Family of Nazareth hell in a hand basket (although after mountainous western panhandle trict, I would like to have a name Founded in Rome in 1875 by England, France, Israel, Russia, Be- reading this Associated Press arti- said the bill reflects political -cor that was perhaps more scenic,” she Blessed Frances Siedliska, the Sis- larus, Ukraine, Australia, the Philip- cle, we are starting to wonder, too): rectness taken to an extreme by told AP. ters of the Holy Family of Naza- pines, and Kazakhstan. A Maryland state senator said legislators in Baltimore and Mary- Gladden’s proposal doesn’t in- reth (CSFN) arrived in the United Throughout 2010, celebrations she has introduced a bill seeking to land’s Washington suburbs. clude a call to rename another States in 1885. rename two Appalachian peaks, Ne- “It’s just asinine,” Delegate Kev- Maryland peak, Big Savage Moun- The foundress gro Mountain and Polish Mountain, in Kelly, an Allegany Democrat, tain, but she said she also finds that and eleven sisters citing cultural sensitivities. told the Cumberland Times-News. name objectionable. landed in New State Sen. Lisa Gladden, a Bal- The bill revives a debate that last v v v York on July 4, timore Democrat, said she was peaked in the mid-1990s when the These are the people we elect to 1885, proceeded joined by eight other Democratic Domestic Names Committee of the office? by train to Chi- co-sponsors in offering a proposal U.S. Board of Geographic Names cago, and arrived First off, are there not more that would seek to create a commis- refused to rechristen Negro Moun- on July 6 to estab- pressing matters in Maryland? Like sion to come up with new names by tain as Black Hero Mountain. The lish their first mis- year’s end. She said new names are committee found that the moun- the pension problems? The water- sion in the United needed to more accurately reflect tain’s name was not applied in a de- shed? Is this a state without eco- States to Polish the history and culture of Mary- rogatory sense. nomic troubles? immigrants. land’s western Appalachian region Supporters say Negro Moun- Secondly – and I cannot speak From those ear- near the state line with Pennsylva- tain is dedicated to the heroism of for the Black (or in this case, Negro) ly days, the sisters nia. an 18th century black man, though population, but what is so insensi- have ministered to Gladden said the name Negro details are unclear. There is little in tive about the name “Polish” Moun- families through 1891 photo of Mother Foundress, center, with sisters Mountain has bothered her for the historical record on the origins tain? Who is it offensive toward? education, health in Chicago. years. of the name Polish Mountain. Can someone besides Gladden and care, and family “Negro is a term that often has Sen. Jennie Forehand, a Mont- the co-signers tell me what’s wrong services. In recent decades, those marked the anniversary throughout carried with it negative connota- gomery Democrat, said both Negro with the word “Polish”? ministries have expanded to include the country. The 125th Anniversary tions about African-Americans,” and Polish mountains should have And what is Senator Forehand spiritually/retreat ministry, par- Jubilee celebration will conclude in Gladden told the AP. “As we talk prettier names. talking about? “Prettier names?” ish ministry, prison ministry, youth Chicago on July 4, 2011. about inclusion and respect, Negro “Maybe I don’t know the history Pretty by whose standard? Are these ministry, and work with the poor in Congratulations are extended to people running a government or a non-traditional settings. the Sisters of the Holy Family of décor contest? Internationally, the Congregation Nazareth. POLISH CHEF Like Polish Mountain in Penn- has sisters serving in Italy, Poland, Dwiescie lat! 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SPEAK UP / Letters to the Editor QUOTES / compiled from news sources ALMANAC Information Needed Pulaski Day, Monday, March 7th March • Marzec W Marcu to jak w garcu “I am pleased with — Bishop Thomas In March as in a kettle. on Franciszek Waltosz the favorable account J. Paprocki, Diocese of (March’s weather is cold and still Dear Sir, you give of Count Pu- Springfield, Ill., at the one minute and stormy the next). My name is Cathy Martin. I am a member of laski’s conduct while at recent U.S. Conference St. Paul Roman Catholic Church in Butler, Penn- Trenton. He is a gentle- of Catholic Bishops in 2 1333. Death of Władysław I sylvania. (Butler is a small town about 30 miles man of great activ- Baltimore, Md., who the Elbow-high. north of Pittsburgh.) ity and unquestionable led a two-day session 3 1996. Death of Cardinal John I have been put in charge of writing a book to bravery, and only wants on exorcism. More than Krol, Archbishop of Philadel- a fuller knowledge of 100 bishops and priests phia, first Polish American Car- commemorate the 100th anniversary of the dedi- dinal. our language and cus- showed up. Baltimore cation of our current church building. 4 ST. CASIMIR Although our parish was established by Irish toms to make him a Sun, Jan. 10, 2011. 1386. Coronation of Władysław immigrants, the statues in our beautiful church valuable officer.” v v v II Jagiełło. were hand-carved by a most talented Polish man, — Letter from “My first prayer of the 5 1813. Birth of Kazimierz Franciszek (Frank) Waltosz. George Washington to WASHINGTON PULASKI day is one of gratitude Gzowski, Polish engineer and I am desperate for information about Waltosz. Gov. Livingston, March that I can get up in the bridge builder who emigrated Our goal is to give him the recognition and honor 14, 1778. Washington’s Writings, Part II, vol. V, morning and that I still have the faculties that to Canada. he deserves, even if it is 100 years too late! p.279) God graced me with and that I still have enough 1940. Birth of Connecticut DJ, The only thing I know for sure is that Waltosz v v v health to go through the day.” polka musician and promoter “You want to make a difference because if — Sister Klaryta Antoszewska, quoting her Dick Pillar. left Butler shortly after he carved his beautiful 6 1745. Birth, in Mazowia, Poland, you want to have a good life — and you want long-time friend and sister Franciscan Sister statues. He was then briefly employed by the of Casimir Pulaski, American Fond du Lac Church Furnishings Company of your children to have a good life — then you Rosemary Lynch, 93, who protested against Revolutionary War hero, gen- Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. need to be ready for whatever there is in store for nuclear weapons testing and proliferation for eral, and father of the American According to immigration records, it appears you. Make the best of what God gives you. When more than 30 years. Lynch, who co-founded Pace Cavalry. he had in this country a brother, Jan, and two sis- I get a job, I’ll plan to donate the money to the e Bene, an organization promoting nonviolence, 7 966. Miesz- ters, Barbara and Zofia. It’s possible that Barbara homeless or to another worthwhile cause.” was walking with Sister Klaryta in their Las Ve- ko I, Duke Waltosz was co-foundress of an order of nuns in — Adam Wozniak, a fifth-grader and mem- gas neighborhood when a car brushed against of Poland, New Britain, Connecticut. (I have written to the ber of “Cobras Making a Difference” and stu- her and she fell. She died four days later. a c c e p t s order, but I never received a response.) dent council at Martha P. King Elementary v v v Christianity. School in Boulder City, Nev., when asked by the “Austerity clearly resonates with many peo- 11 1913. Birth Won’t you and your readers please help me in Paris of and St. Paul Parish with information about Frank Las Vegas Sun “Why should people care about ple.” A m e r i c a n Waltosz? We would be most grateful. getting involved in their community or taking an — Merriam-Webster editor at large Peter fashion de- interest in politics?” Sokolowski, on the word “austerity” winning Cathy Martin signer Paris MIESZKO I [email protected] v v v the distinction as 2010’s “Word of the Year.” as Oleg “It didn’t fit on the screen.” The rank is based on how many times a word is Cassini Loiewski. Raised in It- REVISITING HORRORS. The book, “Blood- — Dr. Anna Marie (Chwastiak), who looked up on the dictionary’s website, Merriam- aly, he came to the United States lands: Europe Between Hitler and Stalin,” by dropped her surname for professional and prac- Webster.com. in 1936. Yale historian Timothy Snyder is the narrative tical purposes, on the startup of “Your Life,” her v v v 12 ST. GREGORY for all of us second-, third-, and fourth-genera- syndicated cable TV show promoting a healthy “Many people find they have too much month 13 1943. Germans close the Kra- lifestyle. Baltimore Sun, Feb. 3, 2011. left at the end of their money.” kow ghetto. tion Polish Americans, who thought we knew 17 ST. PATRICK v v v — Johnstown, Pa. Salvation Army Maj. Jo- what happened in Poland during World War II. 1956. Death of Irene Joliet- He gives an objective view of the horrors ex- “We have only a small number of priests seph Pawlowski, who said donations to the or- Curie, Polish-French scientist, perienced in Poland, especially during the two- who have any training in this area in the United ganization are used to help people throughout daughter of Pierre and Ma- year period when both Germany and Russia oc- States.” the year, not just during the holidays. dame Curie, and Nobel Prize in cupied the country. He then continues to describe Chemistry recipient. (b. 1897) the German terrors against the Polish people 19 ST. JOSEPH without the usual slant toward the Holocaust. Crazy Horse Challenge Fund Tops $4 Million 20 1673. Death of Fr. Augustyn Kordecki (b. 1603), led the de- Snyder’s book is discussed in the New Yorker CRAZY HORSE, S.D. — Since kicking off amounts, large sums or equipment — all to help magazine (January 10), with the announcement fense of Czestochowa against the fundraising campaign in December 2007, the the mountain dream become reality — is abso- Swedish invaders. of the re-release of “Shoah.” Crazy Horse Memorial has gained $4.025 million lutely incredible,” Memorial President and Chief 1842. First Polish immigrant It is important for us Polish Americans to be to boost carving on the world’s largest mountain Executive Officer Ruth Ziolkowski said. society formed in New York knowledgeable of what happened to Polish citi- sculpture in the South Dakota foothills.. Her husband, the late sculptor Korczak Zi- City, Towarzystwo Polakow w zens during that time of war and immediately af- The red construction-paper reading now indi- olkowski, started the project with Lakota chief Ameryce, Association of Poles ter so we may defend our reputation. cates there is less than a million dollars to reach Henry Standing Bear in 1948 with just $174 to in America. Annette Bienkowski Horchos the $5 million mark. That will fully match the his name. The mountain monument honoring 21 1939. Nazi Germany demanded Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania grant challenge issued by Sioux Falls business- North American Indians now draws more than Gdansk (Danzig) from Poland. Jakie wesele, takie ¿ycie. man-philanthropist T. Denny Sanford. 1 million visitors a year from around the world. As the wedding, so the life. Paper Late! Sanford’s grant, paid in matching million- To make a donation, call (605) 673-4681 or 23 1891. Death of Fr. 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PIASA: Gromada has Served Nine Days That Changed the World as Executive Director Since 1991 continued from cover is an emotional journey packed and righteous impact of the Polish John Paul II, and continued “that we with interesting and fascinating in- pontiff: On October 16, 1978 Ed- continued from cover effects of marketization reforms in used to say during the dark nights formation, illuminating interviews, ward Gierek, leader of communist Secretary General. that region. of communism in Poland that ‘God historic film footage, and related Poland, is shown at the podium giv- Dr. Bozena Leven received her A member of PIASA, Dr. Leven is on our side because the Pope is a geographic locales. It begins with ing a political speech. An aide qui- Master’s degree in Economics with is also a member of other schol- Pole!’” the 1920s childhood of Wojtyla, etly approaches and whispers into a specialty in International Trade, arly organizations e.g. Association He remarked on the very close continues with World War II, Soviet his ear that Poland’s Wojtyla has from the Central School of Planning for Comparative Economic Stud- association between the Pope and subjugated Poland, Solidarity, mar- just been elected as pope. A stunned and Statistics in Warsaw Poland ies, Association for Evolutionary Solidarity, and their synergy. The tial law, the liberation of Poland and look crosses Gierek’s face and he is and her Ph.D. from Cornell Uni- Economics, and Eastern Economic ambassador also made special men- fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, com- quoted as saying “Jesus and Mary versity. Her primary areas of study Association. She has served on the tion that Callista Bisek-Gingrich’s munism’s defeat and the dissolution … we’re done.” included International Economics Scholarship committee of the Polish father was born in Nowy Targ, Po- of the Soviet Union, and concludes Gierek was right in his utterance and Economic Development. She & Slavic Federal Credit Union and land. with John Paul’s death and funeral — but it would take another eleven interspersed her academic duties is contributor to “Nasza Gazeta” a The Gingrichs said that they in 2005. years for his prophecy to become with consulting stints at the Ford publication of the Polish Cultural made the film “to honor the Pope But one film clip in particular fact. In the end, the Pope, the people Foundation’s International Affairs Foundation of New Jersey. and Poland; it is also to be enjoyed, illustrates the tremendous moral and Solidarity prevailed. Division assisting in its Soviet-East PIASA is a national not-for-prof- and a reminder to everyone that mir- European program, the United Na- it tax exempt academic organization acles can occur. ‘Freedom Through tions Office of the Under-Secretary founded in 1942. It maintains a cen- Faith’ is its message that remains PAHA: Request Encyclopedia for Libraries General (Department for Economic ter of learning and culture devoted important around the world today.” continued from cover terially the development of Ameri- and Social Information and Policy to the advancement of knowledge The film’s title springs from John riage of the post-immigrant genera- can social, economic, political and Analysis), the William Davidson In- about Poland and Polish Americas Paul II’s first visit to his homeland, tions and the initial confusion over cultural history. stitute, University of Michigan and in the U.S. Its national headquarters June 2-10, 1979. 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There in the middle of Matejko at the front is that of Grand Duke Vytautas (Wi- formed annually at the monument on July 15 and Square is a huge slab of granite bedecked with told) of Lithuania and below him the figure of proceeded to the Wawel Castle. After Poland’s Easy to use! To make with butter, statues of mighty medieval warriors in dramatic the fallen Grand Master von Jungingen; on the independence in 1918, the monument became simply coat the mold with vegetable militaristic poses. plinth’s left side a group of Lithuanian warriors the usual starting point of patriotic manifestation oil (spray type works best), press and on its right side, a in the city also serving as such for tours of Kra- in softened butter, clamp halves group of Polish war- kow’s old town, a practice that continues to this together, place and refrigerator riors. At the back of the day. until hardened and you’re done. For monument stands a fig- During World War II under German occupa- chocolate, just pour and let harden. It’s that easy! Clean with soap and ure of a peasant break- tion, the monument — a symbol of national pride warm water. ing his bonds. On the and patriotism — first was hidden from view and plinth were inscribed the later demolished in 1940. They conveyed words “To the glory of the bronze to foundries to be utilized for war our forefather 1410 — equipment, the granite blocks were transported to To our brothers to heart- to distant sites. Polish workers succeeded in hid- en their spirits 1910.” ing important parts of the monument, like King The culminating Jagiello’s scepter and sword, the coats of arms of point of the unveiling Poland, Lithuania, Żmudź and the head of Grand ceremonies was Pa- Duke Witold. The Nazis used the story of the derewski’s speech in battle to their own ends, portraying the Teutonic which said: “The art- Knights as heroes. work before us did not In 1972 the reconstruction of the monument arise from hatred. It was began under sculptor Marian Konieczny, the born from a deep love Rector of the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow. EASTER BUTTER LAMB MOLD The battle of Grunwald in 1410 is regarded of our Motherland, not only in its past grandeur It took four years of research and rebuilding to Small 3-1/2” width by 3” tall as one of the most important battles in Polish, and its current prostration, but also in its bright, finish the project. The forms used in casting the # 1-600 $4.95 PLUS S&H Lithuanian and Belorussian history in Polish and strong future. It was born of love and gratitude to bronze effigies no longer existed. 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It lasted for ten hours, leaving the Teu- and good cause.” and documentations of the original monument. tonic Grand Master Ulrich von Jungingen dead The composer Feliks Nowowiejski had com- Konieczny and Prof. Wiktor Zin traveled to and ths teutonic Knights defeated. posed an anthem for the occasion which was per- Paris from where following negotiations with This is regarded as the most important victory formed by a mass choirs from all over the Pol- Black, were able to bring these artifacts back to in the history of Poland and Lithuania, and has ish lands. It was based Kraków. According to been seen as a symbol of the country’s struggle on the text of a poem Konieczny, the origi- against invaders and a source of national pride. 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The reconstructed tion, attended by some 160,000 people from all anthem “Grunwald.” It was published as “Hasło” monument was eventually assembled in 1976 the Polish lands during the period of partitions. (Motto), and later acquired the name “Rota” (The and ceremoniously unveiled on October 16 of and from many places abroad. This included a Oath). When Poland regained its independence that year. banquet Paderewski held for various guests at the and was considering a National Anthem, the The monument is imposing – “hard as nails Grand Hotel. composition was given serious consideration. and subtle as a brick,” but if you appreciate me- LET’S LEARN POLISH EVERYDAY Out of patriotism, Paderewski had commis- About 60 other towns and villages in southern dieval history, you’ll want to see it. WORDS MOLD. 12-coin mold. Each sioned the 60 feet tall monument, entirely at his Poland’s Galicia-Małopolska area also erected v v v coin is 1-inch across x 1/4” deep. own expense, Originally named the King Jagiełło Grunwald monuments for the anniversary and Next month: the last day in Kraków contin- $8.95 PLUS S&H monument, it became universally known as the Nobel Prize winner Henryk Sienkiewicz wrote ues.

KULTURA / Staś Kmieć Kulig in Youngstown proximately 700. Under a blanket of the Polish com- where she was featured dancing snow, the event took place at Mill munity, she was with Harvest Moon Ball Champion, Creek Metroparks with horse-drawn the director and Richard Labanowski. carriage rides, live entertainment, choreographer During the mass held at St. John singing, dancing and hot krupnik of the Karolinka the Evangelist R.C. Church, Lenny (Polish honey vodka). Artist Jeff Polka Dancers Gomulka sang “Ave Maria” Kaiser, created an ice sculptures – based in Pine Beverly had a caring heart, and NEW! MINI POLISH FOODS MOLD. $8.95 commemorating the occasion. Island, where warm personality, and was loved by Six all-time favorites. Mold is 6“x6“. Proceeds benefited the Park’s she offered pol- so many. Her signature dance — the Each food app. 2” x 1” x 3/8” deep. Children’s programs. Clarke John- ka instruction “Clarinet” polka — will never be Includes: Rye Bread • Pierogi son, the newly appointed park di- classes. the same without her smooth steps, Kielbasa • Golabki •Pisanka rector, had such a great time that he Karolinka was featured on CBS elegant arms, and grace on the dance Mini Butter Lamb proclaimed next year will be “big- television’s The Early Show and on floor. She was the beat and spirit ger and better” to accommodate the polka videos; they performed at the that kept everyone in step. The lift, Shipping & Handling: crowd. Statue of Liberty, and many notable bounce and happiness of that popu- $3.00 per mold 5 or more molds: $2.00 each Ken Shrilla, PHH Chairman venues with Jimmy Sturr & his Or- lar tune will allow those that knew commented that after seeing all the chestra, including at Lincoln Center her to always smile and remember HOW TO ORDER joy that this Kulig brought to so in New York City. Beverly. 1. SEND CHECK or money order many people, “it’s all worth it for The daughter of Sophie Malko v v v payable to: THE POLISH YOUNGSTOWN ice me.” Pietrucha and the late Henry Pi- On a personal note: I was for- “Polish American Journal” to sculpture at the kulig. etrucha, Beverly was always known tunate to have worked closely with P.O. Box 328, Boston, NY 14025. A FORCE OF ENERGY AND for her dancing ability. She was a Beverly during two Dożynki - Onion 2. CALL 1 (800) 422-1275 or Kulig (horse-pulled sleigh rides) (716) 312-8088 is an old Polish winter tradition dat- COMMITMENT WITH founding member, choreographer Harvest Festivals in 1995 and 1999. A “GOLDEN” SMILE and director of the Imperial Polka I had immense respect of her tal- M-F, 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. EST ing back to the days of the aristo- 3. Order on-line at: cratic szlachta nobility. Tribute: Beverly Dembeck Dancers from Central, N.J. and held ent and work ethic, and we became www.polamjournal.com Polish Youngstown celebrated (1959-2011), a Polish institution in the title of 1976-77 National Har- kindred spirits. She was a force of their first Kulig/Polish Happy Hour the Orange County, N.Y. area was vest Polka Champion with her part- energy and commitment - profes- at the icy cold Lake Glacier setting involved in polka dance for the ma- ner, Michael Szostek, sional and collaborative, with a Give your in Ohio. With 150 guest expected, jority of her life. Her talent and love Beverly gave her talent and cheery and upbeat demeanor and a the estimated crowd reached ap- for polka dancing is key to its great teaching expertise to the Orange winning “golden” smile. She will be table some popularity in that region. Active in County Onion Harvest Festival, deeply missed. Polish flair! 6 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • MARCH 2011 • OUR 100th ANNIVERSARY YEAR

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RELIGION / Benjamin Fiore, S.J. Wałęsa Gives Advice to to St. Mary’s Students Ash Wednesday a Time for Reflection 1983 Noble Peace Prize laureate, Nicole Magaris-Milley, and Con- of Norwid, Witwicki, Miciński, Christians all over the world even go to church regularly, but former Polish president, and former stance Strother gained invaluable Wierzyński, and Wata. celebrate Ash Wednesday. It still decide to come on this occasion leader of Poland’s Solidarity Labor experience. is the first day of Lent — a to bow their heads and receive the Union, Lech Wałęsa told Orchard POLISH MISSIONARY KILLED ashes? 40-day period of preparation Jacek Dziedzina of the Po- Lake’s St. Mary’s HS students that UNION CITY POL-AMS MOVE IN ECUADOR. Fr. Mirosław Kar- for Easter — the peak of the they must take personal responsibil- TO WORSHIP SPACE. The Holy czewski, OFM Conv, was killed land’s largest Catholic Weekly ity for their country’s future. He also Family Catholic Ethnic Mission, in the rectory of his parish in Santo liturgical calendar. “Gosc Niedzielny” (“The Sunday opened an exhibit marking the 30th part of Union City, California’s Domingo de Los Colorados. The Visitor”) explains: “I think there’s anniversary of the Solidarity trade St. Anne’s Parish, has been closed 45-year-old priest suffered wounds by Joanna Najfeld something special in the act, when union movement at the Walter Re- in the face of needed capital re- on his body, indicating a struggle, Polish Radio the priest puts ashes on the fore- uther Library at Wayne State Uni- pairs that the parish cannot afford. and was killed by a blow from a Ash Wednesday is a time of head and says ‘you are dust. You versity. The exhibit will run until As a result, the Polish community, large crucifix. Fr. Karczewski had prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. can protest — ‘am I dust? No! July 2011. In his talk at St. Mary’s, along with the Indonesian com- been serving in Ecuador since 1995. It is a religious tradition for the I am a superman, fantastic hus- Wałęsa spoke about the importance munity and the Hearing Impaired, faithful to receive ashes on the band, wonder- of his faith during his arrest and im- will all have to relocate to the par- JOHN PAUL II MOVED TO VATI- forehead in the shape of the cross. ful wife, great prisonment under Poland’s martial ish’s main church. The 4,500 fam- CAN BASILICA. In anticipation of The priest or minister recites the businessman, a law in December 1981. He also rec- ily parish is welcoming the Polish his beatification, the body of Pope words from the Gospel: “Remem- very important ognized Pope John Paul II as a key community to celebrate a Mass at John Paul II will be moved from ber, o man, that you are dust, and person ...’ But figure in support of Solidarity.Mar - 2:00 p.m. each week. The 120-fam- its place in the Grotto beneath St. unto dust you shall return,” or “Re- we need a time cin Chumiecki, director of the Or- ily Polish community moved into Peter’s Basilica to the chapel of St. pent, and hear the good news.” during the year chard Lake Schools’ Polish Mission the Holy Family premises for Mass Sebastian on the right-hand side “The Liturgy of Ash Wednesday when someone said of former president Wałęsa: as well as language school in 1993 of the basilica’s nave between the reminds us of the fragility of the tells us ‘stop “He is my personal hero. I’m here, and added a Polish-made $12,000 chapel of the Pietà and the Blessed earthly existence of man. It encour- and think more as a 35-year-old Pole, because of his statue of Christ over the main altar. Sacrament chapel. Statues of Popes ages us to look upon life in the light about your life, fight for freedom. Fr. Mockel noted that the sacred Pius XI and Pius XII currently flank of the passion and death of Jesus look at the Cross, think about God’s objects and other artefacts will be the chapel’s altar. A simple marble Christ. It calls for the conversion of love and try to get to know the WADOWICE PLANS TO HONOR kept in storage for possible future stone engraved with Beatus Ioannes all the faithful,” is how John Paul II, truth about your life. And then, POPE JOHN PAUL II. As part of use. Deacon Witold Cichon, ad- Paulus II will mark the late pope’s the late Polish Pope, spoke about the if you get to know it, you have a its celebration of the former pope’s ministrator of the Polish Pastoral new resting place. need of conversion on Ash Wednes- chance to be a very important per- 90th birth anniversary, Kraków’s Center of the Diocese of Oakland, day. son, a fantastic husband, a great Stanisław Cardinal Dziwisz and said he is faithfully going to carry FROM TARNOBRZEG TO FAIR- It is an interesting curiosity in Po- businessman, etc. ... I think we Wadowice’s Mayor Ewa Filipiak out the bishop’s instructions to help BANKS. Fr. Marek Szczur, born land, that, apparently, Ash Wednes- also need to remember that it’s not laid the cornerstone of a museum the Union City community make in Tarnobrzeg and raised in Wola day is the day when church atten- the time to be sad. Christians can’t dedicated to the pope’s life. The the transition. While the Solidarity- Rusinowska, near Rzeszów, has dance is higher than on any other be sad, because we are waiting museum, to open in 2012, will in- era Pol-Ams will dearly miss their joined the Fairbanks, Alaska, dio- day of the liturgical year. Masses of to celebrate a revolution. The Resur- clude his former home, a two-bed- church, they will find Polish -lan cese to work in the Yukon Kuskok- Poles go to Confession and Com- rection of Christ was a revolution, room apartment, and some of the guage Masses not just at St. Anne’s wim Delta region. After his ordina- munion, even though it is not even so this is the time of revolution, for neighboring residences. In addition, but also at 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady of tion in the RC priesthood in 2003 he an obligation for Catholics and the us.” “John Paul II Square,” once called Immigrants Chapel in Martinez, and served in three parishes in the San- day is a regular work day. The date of Ash Wednesday is “Red Army Square,” will be repaved in San Jose and San Francisco. domierz diocese. At that he met Fr. So why does Ash Wednesday dependent on the date of Easter. and will incorporate a paving stone Stanisław Jaszek who shared his attract so many people, who don’t This year, it is March 9. for each of the Polish cities that he SUPPLYING WATER IN UGAN- own rich and fascinating experience visited as pope. The 100+ countries DA. Jane Holler and her husband of missionary work in Alaska. MODLITWY / Prayers that Pope John Paul II visited are Daniel Marecki, of Milford Conn., also invited to sponsor stones for first went to Africa on a tourist sa- FALCONS LAND IN WASHING- PUBLICATION OF PRAYERS. The Polish American Journal gladly accepts prayers ads for publication. the project, also to be completed in fari which insulated them from the TON. Under the leadership of They must be received by the 10th of each month, prior to the month of publication, and must be 2012. local population. Later their parish, Rev. Canon Joseph Sredzinski, pre-paid at the cost of $15.00 each, which can be paid by check or charge. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please call 1 (800) 422-1275 or (716) 312-8088. St. Gabriel’s in Milford, paired with the chaplain to the PFA, the young KATYN VICTIMS, GÓRECKI St. Brendan’s Parish in Tanzania and members and their adult chaperons PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN. (Never Known To Fail). Oh, most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in HONORED. Supreme Knight Carl they entertained a visiting Tanzani- met in Washington. D.C. for the my necessity. Oh Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. Oh Holy Mary, A. Anderson paid tribute to the vic- an priest. This led to exchange visits 2010 Zlot assembly, which included Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart tims of the Katyn massacre at the to Tanzania and Uganda where they a prayer service at the John Paul II and succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (three times). Holy Mary, I place Katyn Memorial in Baltimore. The saw the poverty firsthand. Eventu- Cultural Center, a visit to the Polish this cause in your hands (three times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days and then you must memorial pays tribute to the Pol- ally they founded Uganda Farm- Embassy, and a concluding Mass. publish and it will be granted to you. Grateful thanks, G.K. ish officers and others murdered by ers Inc., a nonprofit organization PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT. Holy Spirit, You who solve all problems, who light all roads so I can Soviet forces during World War II, that has already raised thousands HAPPY ANNIVERARY TO … attain my goal. You who give me the Divine gift to forgive and to forget all evil against me and that as pat of their strategy to take over of dollars for people in Uganda to Sacred Heart R C Church in in all instances of my life you are with me. I want this short prayer to thank you for all things and to confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you, even and in spite of all material Poland as a Russian satellite state. buy goats and provide water to one Swedesburg, Pa., dedicated and illusion. I wish to be with you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. Thank Upon hearing of the Polish com- village. Working through the local opened for worship in 1906. The you Holy Spirit. That person must say this prayer for 3 consecutive days. After 3 days, the favor re- poser and Knight of Columbus seminary rector, Fr. Emmanuel church was founded by early Polish quested will be granted, even if it may appear difficult. This prayer must be published immediately after the favor is granted, without mentioning the favor. Your initials should appear after the thank Henryk Górecki’s death in No- Kakaaga Byaruhanga, the couple settlers of Upper Merion Township, you. Thank You Holy Spirit. G.K. vember, Supreme Knight Carl A. is working to raise $26,000 for his Montgomery County, Pa. Anderson declared, “The Knights villagers to drill a well for water. In of Columbus has lost a dear friend addition to a gold tournament and a CREATIVE REUSES EXPLORED. and one of its proudest and most 5K race, the couple is offering con- The Save Our Steeples group joined THE POLISH ROMAN CATHOLIC talented members. Maestro Górecki tributors the chance to buy a “share” with the Johnstown Area Heritage UNION OF AMERICA was man of deep faith, which he ex- in the project for a tax-deductible Association and the Johnstown pressed poignantly and beautifully $80. That will provide water for one Regional Partnership, among oth- in his music.” The composer wrote person for life and vastly improve ers, to conduct a study and examine 984 N. Milwaukee Ave. a sacred choral work “Pod Twoją the quality of life and standard of possible uses for the three recently Chicago, IL 60642-4101 Obronę” to mark the establishment living in the village. closed Roman Catholic churches in TEL.: (800) 772-8632 of the Knights in Poland. Johnstown’s Cambria Heights area, FAX: (773) 278-4595 RECYCLING FOR THE BIRDS. Immaculate Conception, St. Co- www.prcua.org CLASS PROJECT REVITALIZES When St. Thomas Church in lumba, and Ss. Casimir & Emrich. 2636-38 E. Allegheny Ave. A LOCAL CHURCH. 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Zamość under German Occupation / Sophie Hodorowicz Knab POLAND FIGHTS / Douglas W. Jacobson The Tragedy at Sochy Underground Courier Jan Karski Part XII “This sin will haunt humanity to the end of the extermination camp at Belzec. The summer of 1943 was a brutal time for time. It does haunt me. And I want it to be so.” Returning to Warsaw, Karski prepared for the people of the Zamosc region. It marks a — Jan Karski, in a 1981 address to Amer- the covert mission to London. He was given a major transition whereby the Germans be- ican military officers who had liberated con- key whose soldered shaft contained hundreds gan evacuating the Polish people from their centration camps. of microfilm documents. He had several teeth homes and sending them off to transit camps pulled so that his jaw would swell and provide and concentration camps to that of burning Jan Karski (born an excuse for being unable to speak clearly if entire villages and murdering their residents Jan Kozielewski) was he were questioned along the way. Travelling on the spot. The tragedy of the village of born in 1914 in Lodz. with forged identification papers, Karski jour- Sochy in the district of Zwierzyniec took He was raised as a neyed by train to Berlin, then through Vichy place on June 1, 1943. At 5:00 in the morn- Catholic, educated France to Spain, where he was taken to Gibral- ing, while people were still sleeping, detach- at the University of tar and finally to London. ments of Sonderkommando, Schutzpolice Lwow and served in In London, Karski turned over the micro- and Ukrainians in service with the Germans, diplomatic posts in film documents and reported the atrocities to Polish farmers from the village of Barłogi in circled the entire village and began their de- Germany, Switzer- numerous officials, including Polish Prime the Lublin region, killed by German soldiers. struction. land, and the United Minister Sikorski, and British Foreign Secre- 1943. Kingdom. When the tary, Anthony Eden. Karski then travelled to “It’s impossible to describe,” said a survi- and Katarzyna Szawar were shot, their eight war broke out in 1939 the United States where he reported to Presi- vor of the event, “it was like something out of year old daughter was crying near their bod- he served as an offi- Jan Karski dent Franklin Roosevelt, urging, as he had in Sodom and Gomorrah. The village consisted ies and didn’t want to leave them. The Ger- cer in an artillery unit London, for Allied action to stop the mass of 250 buildings and only two cottages, a mans tried to chase her away but when she in eastern Poland, was captured by the Rus- genocide against the Jews. cow shed and a barn remained, everything wouldn’t leave, they shot her too. [...]The sians but escaped en-route to a POW camp. He In the United States, Karski also met with went up in smoke.” [...]The Germans went Germans shot three times at Janina Szawar; found his way to Warsaw where he joined the Secretary of State, Cordell Hull, William from house to house, shooting the inhabit- once inside the house where he wounded her Home Army and adopted the noms de guerre, Donovan the first leader of the OSS, and Su- ants and then setting the place on fire, killing in the leg but she escaped and hid in the rye; Jan Karski, which later became his legal name. preme Court Justice, Felix Frankfurter, him- 364 people*(see footnote); only 14 men sur- he caught up to her and shot her again; the In early 1940, Karski organized courier self a Jew. Following his meeting with Karski, vived and everyone else that survived were third time he shot her in the eye, which she units to carry dispatches from Warsaw to the Frankfurter uttered the now infamous words, women and children. Of those who survived, lost, but lived. When they were done with Polish Government-in Exile in Paris. On one “I didn’t say he was lying, I said I didn’t be- seven men and eight women were injured [...] their murders, the barbarians retreated into such trip Karski was arrested by the Gestapo lieve him.” We ran into the fields and hid in the wheat the woods in the directon of Zwierzynieć.” in the Tatra Mountains and tortured. Fearful Unable to return to Poland because his [...] while hiding there we saw nine planes that he would give away secrets to the ene- identity had become known, Karski remained approaching overhead that were dropping The village was burnt to the ground and its my, Karski attempted suicide by slashing his in the United States where he continued his bombs and shooting their machine guns. We inhabitants massacred because the Germans wrists. The attempt failed and he was hospi- efforts to end the holocaust. He gave radio thought our last hour had come-the heavens believed they were aiding and abetting the talized. Again, he escaped and made his way interviews, wrote articles for newspapers and were falling and the earth was shaking.” Polish underground resistance. The same rea- back to Warsaw. magazines, and in 1944 documented his ex- son was used a few weeks later in the village At 8:00 a.m. the planes left. The village periences in the book, Story of a Secret State. of Alexandrów in the same district on July of Sochy was in flames, burnt animals were IN 1942, KARSKI WAS SELECTED for a se- After the war, Karski received a doctorate 4th and 5th, 1943. It was one of the bloodi- bleating and mooing, the wounded crying cret mission to deliver information about Nazi in Foreign Affairs from Georgetown Universi- est massacres in the entire Zamość region. and screaming. atrocities to Polish Prime Minister Sikorski in ty where he taught until his retirement. In 1965 On that day the majority of the village was London. In order to see first-hand what was he married Pola Nirenska, a Polish Jew whose “Skora (one of the villagers) seeing the burned down with close to 500 deaths. Twen- happening, Karski contacted Jewish under- family had all perished in the holocaust. Pola murder of all the defenseless people, ran up ty five hundred individuals were shipped to ground leaders who smuggled him into the committed suicide in 1992. In 1994, Karski to one of the Germans, tore the gun out of Majdanek. In June and July of 1943, The Warsaw Ghetto. There he witnessed the human was made an honorary citizen of Israel and a his hands and smashed it against a tree. An- Germans expelled and/or burnt down 171 tragedy that would haunt him to the end of his tree bearing his name was planted in the Alley other German ran up to him and shot him. He villages from four districts: Biłgoraj, 89 vil- days. Karski would later report that one of the of the Righteous Among Nations. Karski died fell like an oak and the soil of his forefathers lages; Tomaszów, 45; Zamość, 29; and Hru- Jewish leaders who escorted him through the in Washington D.C. in 2000. soaked up his blood. Szczepan Oprzyński, bieszów, 8. The countryside was in flames. Ghetto kept repeating, “Remember this.” v v v Jan Gwizda, Michał Skóra and Stanisław (From: Markiewicz, Jerzy. “Hitlerowskie Metody Not yet satisfied that he understood the full Douglas W. Jacobson is the Polish-Ameri- Pacyfikacji i Egzekucji w Zamojszczyźnie w Latach Oprzyński were heavily wounded. The Ger- extent of the atrocities, Karski travelled to Iz- can author of the award-winning book, Night Okupacji Niemieckiej 1939-1944; Zeszyty Ma- bica where a member of the local underground of Flames: A Novel of World War Two. Ja- mans threw them into the fire still alive and jdanek v.3, 1969 and Glinska, Alina. Zamoszc- they burned to death. Helena Żoldak was a zyzna w Okresie Okupacji Hitlerowskie. Instytut outfitted him in the uniform of a Ukrainian cobson has been a frequent contributor to this cripple and at a critical moment grabbed her Wydawnizy Pax 1968) guard. He was led to an area cordoned off with newspaper and has written a second histori- grandchild and tried to find rescue but the * The number of people murdered that day varies barbed wire where hundreds of Jews from cal novel set in Poland in World War II, The criminals reached her, shot the both of them in different sources but most agree that it was in Czechoslovakia were being beaten, robbed Katyn Order, which will be released in May, and threw them into the fire. When Michał the hundreds. and hoarded into railroad boxcars bound for 2011.

CIEKAWOSTKI / Martin S. Nowak It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll Rock and roll sprang from These groups had huge hits with in scent include the late Gene Pitney, rest. country and western music and the the mid-60s with tunes like “She’s King of the Surf Guitar Dick Dale, Numerous Polish blues, and is considered uniquely About A Mover,” “Woolly Bully,” Richie Sambora, lead guitarist with Americans have also American in origin. Different ethnic and “96 Tears,” in which the accor- Bon Jovi, bassist Michael Anthony worked behind the groups have contributed to its evo- dion-substituted organ is readily ap- Sobolewski of Van Halen, and Jack scenes in rock music. lution, including Polish Americans, parent. White of White Stripes. Ted Kow- Wayne Tarnowski was several of whom were performers of Polish Americans were captivat- alski, who died just last year, was a producer for Chicago. note. ed by rock music no less than any tenor with the Canadian doo-wop David “Hawk” Wolin- Tejano, or Tex-Mex music, exist- other young people. Many of them group the Diamonds who had huge ski was a keyboardist/ ed decades before rock and roll and made it big in the music world. Ten hits with “Little Darlin’” and “The writer/producer for Ru- provided it with a popular sound years before he became the Polish Stroll.” Briton Mark Brzezicki, son fus and Chicago. Bill Patricia Mae (Andrzejewski) Benetar in the 1960s. Tex-Mex evolved in Prince with his song “Melody of of a Polish war veteran, is the drum- Szymczyk produced Hooker. Later, it signed early rock northern Mexico and Texas and was Love,” PolAm Bobby Vinton be- mer and founding member of Big B.B. King, the James Gang, Joe ‘n’ rollers Chuck Berry and Bo Did- a combination of Mexican music in- came a teen heart-throb with mon- Country and was for a brief time Walsh, and the Eagles at their popu- dley, and its studios became a mecca fluenced by folk tunes of East Cen- ster hits like “Roses Are Red,” and with Procol Harum. lar peak. for blues-based rock groups eager to tral European immigrants, mainly “Blue Velvet.” Peter Cetera was Rik (Suligowski) Fox, bass/gui- Jewish Americans with Polish record there. Czech and German, but also Polish. Chicago’s lead singer for many tar player for heavy metal bands roots were big in the front office. Finally, there may also be a con- The Europeans’ polkas and waltzes years and had hit records on his Steeler, Sin and WASP, is today a There was Jerry Wexler, an ex- nection between Poland and the found their way into Tejano music own. Ray Manzarek was keyboard- Polish military re-enactor. Others ecutive with Atlantic Records who King, however tenuous. The Presley by the early 1900s, and those bands ist for the Doors, one of the most with Polish blood in their veins in- signed and worked with acts like family is generally believed to have began playing them as part of their influential rock groups ever. His clude: W. Axl Rose, lead vocalist for Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles and originated in Scotland, but at least repertoires, adopting the accordion haunting melodies were an essential the band Guns N’ Roses; Greg Kihn, Led Zeppelin and coined the term one researcher said it was possible into their acts. part of their sound. leader of the Greg Kihn Band; and “rhythm and blues.” Gerry Bran that Elvis’ family name originated With rock and roll ascendant Cory Wells (given name: Emil D’arcy Wretzky, former bassist of produced Uriah Heep and Manfred in Germany as Breslauer, meaning in the 1950s and 60s, Texas rock Lewandowski) is a lead singer of The Smashing Pumpkins. Mann. And Leonard and Phil Czyz, “resident of Breslau,” which is now groups incorporated Tejano music Three Dog Night, one of the best- whop were born in Poland and set- the city of Wrocław, Poland. Even into their styles. Most notably, they selling rock groups of the early 70s. BACKSTAGE. Radiohead says tled in Chicago, founded the legend- under German rule, Breslau had a substituted the Vox organ sound Pat Benatar (Patricia Andrzejew- contemporary Polish composer ary Chess Records in 1950. substantial Polish minority popula- for the East European accordion ski) was born in the Polish Green- Krzystof Penderecki is one of the The Czyz brothers were exposed tion. rhythms found in Tex-Mex bands. point section of Brooklyn. Johnnny key inspirations for their music. In to black blues artists and got the In addition, Elvis’ mother was of Texas rock bands of note were the Rzeznik of Buffalo is the lead gui- 1982 the Irish rock band U2 dedi- idea to form Chess to produce their partial Jewish descent, and since a Sir Douglas Quintet and Sam the tarist, songwriter and vocalist of the cated their hit song “New Year’s music and bring it to a wider audi- huge portion of American Jews can Sham and the Pharaohs; and ? And Goo Goo Dolls and Eddie Kowalc- Day” to Poland’s Lech Wałęsa ence. Its stable of stars included trace their roots to Poland, it is pos- the Mysterians was a band with Tex- zyk is the leader of the group Live. and Solidarność in sympathy with blues legends Muddy Waters, Willie sible that there was a Polish connec- Mex roots hailing from Michigan. Others of at least partial Polish de- Wałęsa’s detention under house ar- Dixon, Howlin’ Wolf and John Lee tion on his mother’s side. 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HAPPENINGS: CHICAGO STYLE / Geraldine Balut Coleman Hamtramck Icon May Move by Geraldine Balut Coleman HAMTRAMCK, Mich. — The “A Voice of Their Own” lack of expansion space and ag- This exhibit, curated by Maya Pier- iszewska, Agata Paleczny, and ing facilities may force the Kow- gies, is accompanied by a 76-page Chicago’s TV Polvision actor and alski Sausage Company (KSC) to color catalogue and is available for entertainer, Krzysztof Arsenow- move from its long time home on purchase thru the Polish Women’s icz and the Wici Dance Ensemble Hamtramck’s Holbrook Avenue. Alliance. “A Voice of Their Own” highlighted the evening. Not only Michael Kowalski and Linda Kow- PHOTO: JULITA SIEGEL will be on display at The Polish Mu- did the beautiful waltzes of Vienna, alski Jacob, great-grandchildren of seum of America until February 26, Spain and Italy fill the Copernicus the founders and 4th generation of- 2011, before traveling to Milwau- Center Theater, but polkas were part ficers of KSC, confirmed that there kee, New York City, Springfield, of the evening’s gala. According to is a possibility of a move. Since Mass., and then to Warsaw in 2012. a representative of the Paderewski 2009 and for several years prior, the Symphony Orchestra, it was the Vi- Kowalski Sausage Company has ADVOCATES SOCIETY HONORS ennese waltz that changed the social considered the consolidation and TOPINKA. Judy Baar Topinka history for music, as it broke down the expansion of its operations. The (inset), Illinois’ the social barriers and, at the same company’s owners kept the facilities State Comptrol- time, incited a cultural revolution. in Hamtramck so as to not abandon ler and former The liberating and joyous music of Hamtramck during the auto industry State Treasurer, the Strauss family became the in- problems. CHICAGO — “A Voice of will be honored spiration for future composers of According to Hamtramck City KOWALSKI SAUSAGE, a Ham- Their Own,” the Glos Polek Cen- for her work operas, operettas, ballets, musical Manager, William Cooper, this tramck institution for over 100 years, tennial Exhibition, which celebrates in Illinois’ Po- films and “even rock!” family-owned and operated icon has is considering a move elsewhere. the voices of the women of Pol- lonia. On Feb- been looking outside the city. There ish Women’s Alliance of America ruary 17, at SALUTING CONTEMPORARY is mention that representatives from business. The company has simply through the pages of its newspaper, Chicago’s Inter- POLISH MUSIC. Marta Ptaszyn- KSC were interested in the property outgrown its Hamtramck location, was and is exhibited at The Polish continental Ho- ska, composer, percussionist and of the former Sam’s Club located at and, at the present time, can no lon- Museum of America in Chicago. tel, the Advo- Professor of Music at the Univer- 14 Mile Road and John R Avenue in ger expand its food producing mar- Glos Polek, The Polish Women’s cate Society, an association of Polish sity of Chicago, will be part of the Madison Heights. This new location ket. Voice, was established in 1910 and, American attorneys, will present Music Institute of Chicago’s Four would give Kowalski approximately With Hamtramck on the brink over the past 100 years, the news- Ms. Topinka with its coveted Award Score Festival. This event high- 114,000 square-feet of usable work of bankruptcy and with one of its paper has championed many social, of Merit. The Society bestows this lights contemporary music and this space. But losing Kowalski would oldest employers leaving town, the cultural, charitable, and political award onto outstanding citizens in year will focus on noteworthy music be a loss of about $42,500 in badly city of Hamtramck, Wayne County causes important to its readers. recognition of their efforts to sup- from Poland. The upcoming March needed tax revenue for Hamtramck. and State of Michigan are working The exhibition included fac- port the Polonian community. Pre- 6th concert will feature the works Founded in the early 1900s by together with Kowalski officials to similes of front pages and selected vious recipients were Illinois Chief of not only Marta Ptaszynska, but Polish immigrants Zygmund and come up with options and incentives articles and photographs from Glos Justice Mary Ann McMorrow, the the Polish avant-garde music of the Agnes Kowalski, they first opened a to keep KSC in Hamtramck. Polek, which illustrate a unique and Honorable Roman Pucinski, Bishop late Henryk Górecki. It will be pre- small grocery store on Chene Street Even though Hamtramck’s Pol- inspiring story of journalism, im- Thomas J. Paprocki, Senator Paul sented on the Nicholas Center Hall in Detroit, and then later added a ish American population has de- migration, and the quest for self- Simon, and Judge Aurelia Pucinski. in Evanston, Ill.. smoke house for its popular and now clined slightly below 30% over the determination. These pages record famous kielbasa. Eventually, the past twenty years or so, and as new stories from the 20th and 21st cen- PADEREREWESKI SYMPHONY P I K A R S K I company relocated to a new factory, waves of immigrants moved into turies, and narrate how world events ORCHESTRA’S “VIENNA NIGHT.” SPEAKS AT its present location, on Holbrook the city, the Polish culture still has a affected the readers of Glos Polek, Over 1,900 patrons filled the - Co W A R S A W Avenue in Hamtramck. The newest strong and influential presence. Eth- their lives in America, and their pernicus Center Foundation’s The- SYMPOSIUM. part of this facility is 55 years old. nically and cultural speaking, Ham- homeland of Poland. ater to near-capacity to hear the Last month, The Kowalski family wants to stay tramck may lose a large portion of Against the backdrop of wom- Paderewski Symphony Orchestra John J. Pikar- in Michigan, but other communities its Polish identity when Kowalski en’s struggles to assume their equal- and its guest soloists perform an ski, Jr. (inset), in Ohio are vying for the Kowalski leave the city. ity in society, including the right to evening of Viennese music. Artistic a Chicago Zon- vote, to make their own financial de- Director and Conductor Wojciech ing Attorney MARYLAND cisions, to pursue higher education, Niewrzol of the Paderewski Sym- and a Polish and to enter professions, against the phony Orchestra along with well- American com- backdrop of the global struggle to know operatic singers from Poland, munity leader defeat fascism and communism and Canada, and Chicago joined in a of the Chicago law firm, Gordon & In Search of Lost Newspapers festive post-New-Year celebration. Pikarski, was invited by the Warsaw to win independence for Poland, the by Thomas L. Hollowak Canadian tenor Michael Ciufo and Real Estate Board to be its guest at Glos Polek chronicled the stories of BALTIMORE — Baltimore’s along with Polish and Chicago area a weeklong symposium on real es- ordinary women rising to meet the first Polish language newspaper musical performers Olga Bojovic, tate practices in the United States extraordinary challenges of their Polonja (Polonia) appeared on De- Miroslawa Sojka Topor, Anna and investing by foreign nationals time. This is a unique and valuable cember 31, 1891. The weekly was Siwiec Sitkowska, Ewa Stan- in United States Real Estate. chapter in Polish American history. published by local entrepreneur, Wladyslaw Welzant and edited by SCHOLARSHIPS Julian Czupka. Czupka was a talent- ed writer in both prose and poetry and he remained editor until 1894 at which point his assistant, Joseph Regional Scholarship Applications Available Bernolak, became editor. The paper PORT WASHINGTON, L.I., tions are mailed to the Polish Amer- year, they’ll find themselves part would continue to be published un- N.Y. —The Applications for the ican Museum Scholarship Com- of the new Jim Thompson Sister til 1895 when it ceased because of Fifth Annual Polish American Mu- mittee, 16 Belleview Avenue, Port City Scholarship Program, honor- Welzant’s financial difficulties. seum Founders Scholarship are Washington 11050. For additional ing the prominent Erie government Polonia was succeeded in 1895 now available. This Scholarship is information, call (516) 883-6542. leader who established an associa- by Przyjaciel Domu edited by the offered to high school Students of tion with Lublin and orchestrated Rev. Dr. Mieczslaw Barabasz, pas- Polish heritage residing in Nassau numerous student exchanges over tor of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Dr. Hratch Karamanoukian ceased, another pastor of St. Stani- and Suffolk County and citizens of the years. church. This newspaper ceased pub- slaw Kostka brought out Jednosc. the United States. Applications are Scholarship Announced Formerly known as the Erie-Lu- lication sometime in 1897 or 1898 When the pastor left Baltimore, it available upon request to students blin Sister City Scholarship Com- and Baltimore’s Polonia was once BUFFALO — The General Pu- languished for a few months before entering college in the Fall of 2011. petition, Mercyhurst has chosen again dependent on the local Eng- laski Association, Inc. will offer Adam Bautro purchased the news- This Scholarship was established to rename the program in honor of lish language press for news. the fourth annual $1,000 Dr. Hratch paper. In 1917 he renamed the it to honor its founders, Chester Wro- Thompson, who died last fall. The In 1902 George W. Welzant and Karamanoukian Scholarship on Jednosc-Polonia and it would con- bel, Doctor Raymond Adamczak announcement was made Jan. 22, his brother Charles revived Polonia, March 4, 2011. Dr. Hratch Karama- tinued publication until 1946. and Julian Jurus, on the Thirtieth during the annual Polish Heritage but the following year sold the en- noukian, president of the Vein Treat- Luckily, the run of this paper is Anniversary of the museum. Today, Day celebration at the Erie Maenne- terprise to Rev. Tomasz Morys, pas- ment Centers, offers this annually extant, but with the exception of the museum continues to serve the rchor, which Thompson attended tor of St. Stanislaw Kostka Church. to a child or grandchild of a U.S. the first issue of Polonia (available community with various exhibits annually, often in the company of When Morys left Baltimore in 1904, Armed Forces veteran of Polish de- online at: http://archives.ubalt.edu/ depicting the contributions of the Mercyhurst’s Polish students. Welzant re-purchased the paper and scent. This was announced by Paul amp/ampxxx.htm ) the remaining Poles to America and their heroic Currently, Mercyhurst enrolls published it until 1906. Later that Siwula, General Pulaski Associa- run of Polonia, as well as these oth- deeds in the fight for freedom. In eight students from Lublin. In all, year Ojczyna and Nowiny Baltimor- tion, Inc. scholarship chairman. For er newspapers have not been found. addition there are special events and the college has 226 international ski had brief runs. Polonia was once more information, call 656-9549 or I believe that some or all of these exhibits held at the museum. students from 46 countries, ap- again revived in 1908 by three lo- write to Siwula at osiwulafteoPleoc. newspapers must still exist and Last year, a $500.00 scholarship proximately six percent of its stu- cal businessmen: Jan Augustyniak, com . write this brief history as an appeal was awarded to Krystyna Oszkinis, dent body. The college was recently Piotr Toczkowski, and Wladyslaw to help locate this lost treasure of who is currently attending Dart- recognized by U.S. News & World Urbanski . When the first issue ap- Baltimore Polish heritage. If anyone mouth College. Mercyhurst to Rename Report for enrolling one of the high- peared in December it was black has copies please contact me at thol- Past recipients also include: Scholarship Program in est percentages of international stu- bordered in memory of Toczkowski [email protected] or write: Thomas Christopher Osman; Natalie Sli- dents among its rankings of “best who died three days before the pre- Thompson’s Honor L. Hollowak, Associate Director wowski; Teresa Wierzbicki; and regional universities” in the North. mier issue. The paper’s revival was of Special Collections, Langsdale Bartholomew Johnson. ERIE, Pa. — When students The report shows Mercyhurst tied also short-lived and ceased by 1909. Library – University of Baltimore, The deadline for Scholarship from Lublin, Poland, begin their for ninth place out of the 172 col- Between 1909 and 1911 Wed- 1420 Maryland Avenue, Baltimore, Application is April 15. All applica- college careers at Mercyhurst this leges making the list. rowiec appeared and when this MD 21201. 9 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • MARCH 2011 • OUR 100th ANNIVERSARY YEAR

POLONIA OF THE EASTERN GREAT LAKES / Michael Pietruszka Parwulski Addresses Rotary Am-Pol Eagle Names Top Citizens BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Am- tice Thomas Kolbert in this year’s senior Mark Pietruszka in the lead Pol Eagle, WNY’s weekly Polish election ... Valerian Ruminski, the role of “Man-in-Chair.” Pietruszka American newspaper, announced its founder and artistic director of the has been accepted into the Theatre 2010 Citizens of the Year: Rutowski Nickel City Opera, is writing an Program at Niagara University for Family Pharmacies (Business), Pu- opera based upon the death of U.S. the Fall 2011 semester... The Polish laski Police Assn. of Buffalo and President William McKinley, tenta- Union of America is now offering WNY (Community Organziation), tively entitled “SHOT! - An Opera” Polish Falcons of America prod- Sophie Hodorowicz-Knab (Cul- ... The Polish Cadets of Buffalo ucts to its members ... On February ture), Dunkirk Dom Polski (Fra- elected the following officers for 20, the John Paul II Polish Cultural ternal), Canadian Polish Congress 2011: Wendy Higgins (president), Centre in Mississauga presented a - Niagara District (Good Neighbor), Corky Johnson (vice-president), production of Slawomir Mrozek’s Steven J. Stepniak (Government), Mike Golden (treasurer), Marcia play “Emigranci” featuring Piotr Dr. Margaret Stefanski (Heritage), Myers (financial secretary) and Joe Cyrwus and Wojciech Skibinski ... David Zablotny (Humanitarian), Myers (sergeant-at-arms) ... Jean Three works of Cheektowaga art- Frances Cirbus (Individual in Or- Dickson’s article, “Polish Room: A ist Michael Rozmus featuring a ganization), Hon. Henry J. Nowak, Lockwood Library Treasure” was “Katyn Forest” theme have been ac- Jr. (Law), Mark Wozniak (Media), featured in the winter 2010 issue of cepted by the Burchfield Penney Art Emily Tworek-Helenbrook (Music), UB Libraries Today. Information Center at Buffalo State College for BUFFALO, N.Y. — Evans Bank Vice President Keith Parwulski was Kevin Smardz (Politics), Sr. Ju- on the Polish Room is available at the gallery’s permanent collection. among area finance leaders who addressed members of the Rotary Club dith M. Kubicki, CSSF (Religion), http://library.buffalo.edu/asl/guides/ The Blues/Jazz/Funk trio LMT of Akron-­Newstead at the Akron House, in Akron, N.Y. Leonard Amborski (Science), Rob polish-room. Connection performed live at the Ninety-seven percent of all banking in the United States takes place in Gronkowski (Sports) and Gabrielle The Polish Cadets of Buffalo John Paul II Polish Cultural community banks, said Parwulski, who also stressed that most community Pawlowski (Youth). The national held a Valentines Dinner on Febru- Centre in Mississauga on the 25th bank loans are reinvested into local communities. honoree has not yet been announced. ary 12 and their Annual Membership ... Follow the developments in the Pictured above are: Akron-Newstead Rotary Club Charter Member The Harmony Polish Folk En- Meeting on the 27th ... Buffalo City discussion of the future of Buffalo’s Larry Whistler; Parwulski; Bank of Akron Senior Vice President Jon Little; semble recently elected officers for Court Judge David Manz is running historic Broadway Market and and Akron-Newstead Rotary Club President Keith Hatswell. 2011: Kim Napierala (president), for re-election to a third term on the other WNY Polonia topics at broad- Krys Abramo (vice-president), Bill Bench ... Norm Skulski, president wayfillmorealive.org/2.0 ... - Re Brauch (secretary), Kathleen Paw- of the Lt. Col. Matt Urban Memo- member that Paczki Day is March American Artist Earns Polish Accolades lak (treasurer) and Manya Pawlak- rial Fund, recently presented a pe- 8. For a chuckle, see paczkiday.com Metzler (artistic director) ... The tition containing more than 10,000 ... For the latest Dyngus Day Buf- PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Market Square. The Pittsburgh en- Buffalo Bison Baseball team an- signatures to US. Senator Charles falo 2011 information, visit www. Artist Dave Motak, the leading ex- try was covered on Krakow radio nounced that Andrew Golebiowski, Schumer’s office requesting that dyngusdaybuffalo.com. pert on the Szopka Art Form in the and was also featured in the local founder of the Polish Legacy Proj- Buffalo’s new federal courthouse be v v v United States, was recently hon- print media. ect - World War II, is the team’s Pol- named in honor of the World War If you have an item for this col- ored in Krakow at the 68th Annual Motak said getting the szopka to ish American of the Year and will be II hero, who was born in Buffalo umn, please send the information Szopka Competition. The first for- Krakow was quite tricky, as he had honored at “Polish Festival Night” ... The Polish Arts Club of Buf- to me by the 6th day of the month eigner to enter a szopka in the an- to build the fragile pieces in sections on August 16 ... NYS Supreme falo held its Installation Luncheon preceding the month in which you nual competition, Motak Court Justice Deborah Chimes re- at Gregor’s Garden Grove in West would like the item to appear (i.e. earned an “Honorable Men- cently installed the following board Seneca on February 13. Daemen March 6 for the April edition) at: tion for Artistic Merit” in members for the Professional and College senior Christine Slomcze- POLEGL, P.O. Box 223, Niagara the category Medium-Sized Business Women of Polonia: wski received the 2010 Polish Arts Square Station, Buffalo, NY 14201- Szopki. The Award was pre- Chris Kibler, Mary Domanski, Teri Club of Buffalo Scholarship award 0223. My e-mail address is: pi- sented to Motak on Decem- Tucholski, Barbara Wetzel, Mary at the luncheon ... Professors Piotr [email protected]. ber 10 by Michal Niezaby- Jane Wajmer, Kathy Seibold and Wrobel and Piotr Zarebski pre- For more information on what’s towski, Executive Director Diane Marciniak ... Kabaret Pod sented a program entitled “Artur going on in the Polonia of the East- of the City of Krakow His- Banka presented “Kabareton” Szyk and the Statute of Kalisz” at ern Great Lakes, including a calen- tory Museum, at the annual at the John Paul II Polish Cultural the Miles Nadal Jewish Community dar of upcoming events, an organi- Szopka Awards Ceremony Centre in Mississauga Ontario the Centre in Toronto on the 15th. zational directory and interesting in the Krzystofory Palace first weekend of February. The Professional and Business- links, visit my website at: www. on Krakow’s historic Rynek The Kosciuszko Founda- men’s Association recently elected polegl.org. (Market Square). In addi- tion production of Dr. Kazimierz the following leadership: Greg tion to this special presenta- Braun’s play, “Tales of Pola Negri” Mazurowski (president), Stanley ARE YOUR COUCH AND CHAIR tion, Motak was awarded a was postponed because of inclem- Gajewski (vice-president), Michael CUSHIONS LETTING YOU DOWN? prize of 1,400 Polish zloty (approx. $500) for his entry. ent weather in NYC on January 30. Emser (treasurer), Walter Stepien Add years to Dr. Braun’s new play on the life (secretary) and Ralph Maraszek A folk craft with roots your Furniture in the Middle Ages, when of St. Maximilian Kolbe, “Father (financial secretary) ... Buffalo-Rz- with Maximilian’s Cell,” opened at the eszow Sister Cities, Inc. and the SU- they originated as puppet Canisius College Maday Theatre NYaB Polish Student Association theaters in the churches of at the end of February and will be hosted a “Zabawa Karnawalowo- NEW CUSHION FOAM Krakow, Poland, the szopka or Krakow crèche, is an art presented at St. Leo the Great Par- Serduszkowa” at the St. Stanislaus We Also Foam Cut To Your ish in Amherst, St. Stanislaus Parish Social Center on the 19th ... Cheek- Size While-U-Wait form that transforms or- Do Boats dinary materials such as in Buffalo, St. Mary of the Cataract towaga Police Chief Christine and Artist Dave Motak with his award winning OUR FOAM IS 100% wood, cardboard, foiled Parish in Niagara Falls and Blessed Ziemba, the town’s first female of- Campers AMERICAN MADE entry in the 68th Annual Szopka Competition Mary Angela Parish in Dunkirk dur- ficer and first female chief, is retir- paper and ribbon into or- in Krakow, Poland, December 2, 2010. ing March ... Cheektowaga Town ing after more that 30 years of ser- COLONIAL FOAM nate miniature architectural Prosecutor Paul Piotrowski has vice ... The Lancaster High School constructions. Motak entered his to be packed in two suitcases which 1470 HARLEM RD. szopka, entitled “From Pittsburgh were shipped as checked luggage. announced that he will challenge production of “The Drowsy Chap- HARLEM & WILLIAM 894-1818 incumbent Cheektowaga Town Jus- erone” in mid-February featured CHEEKTOWAGA, NY to Krakow,” as a tribute to his many He then assembled the sections and szopka students. Since Motak be- installed the lighting in Krakow the gan his szopka art education proj- night before the competition. ect in 2003, nearly 800 children, “Shipping the szopka was a nail- adults and families have taken his biting proposition, and locating the szopka building workshops around European lights was quite a task,” the United States. In lieu of the said Motak. “Getting the szopka traditional “lalki” or dolls that are back from Poland will be the next part of a traditional szopka, Motak challenge!” featured images of many of his stu- His piece will be on exhibit at the dents in his prize-winning construc- Krakow History Museum until the tion. Each of these American szop- end of February. ka makers are featured holding the Motak also serves as Director of szopka that they made at Motak’s Communications for the Polish Fal- Cracow Creche Workshop classes. cons of America, headquartered in Pittsburgh. THE PRIZE-WINNING SZOPKA, For further images and informa- which measured over 40 inches tion, you can visit his web site at tall and lighted with European 220 www.cracowcrafts.com. volt electrical bulbs, was topped by v v v a traditional Polish eagle, flanked The Cracow Creche Workshop is with Polish and American flags, as an educational endeavor dedicated well as hand-crafted coats of arms to promoting the creation and ap- of Krakow and Pittsburgh. Motak preciation of the Krakow Szopka or said that the first American entry Krakow Creche, an art form dating was very popular with the Craco- back hundreds of years. For further vians and was a big hit during the information visit the project web annual Szopka Parade on Krakow’s site at www.cracowcrafts.com. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • MARCH 2011 • OUR 100th ANNIVERSARY YEAR www.polamjournal.com 10

PONDERING POLE / Edward Poniewaz BABA JAGA’S CORNER / Jaga Urban-Klahen Giddy-up Maria Sklodowska’s Childhood This was the easiest month I have To maintain such a huge area, the the ties between the two are simi- I was always interested in Ma- ever had for writing the Pondering Comanche became a stellar military lar particularly in the rapid rise in ria Sklodowska-Curie’s life story Pole. It is not hard to be focused entity and engaged and defeated a power, the extent of influence and because she was Polish, she was a when there is a blizzard raging out- host of other plains tribes, the co- borders, and the importance of the woman, and she was a famous sci- side. I hope the power doesn’t go lonial Spanish, the American army, horse in promoting and sustaining entist who won the Nobel award out. and various contingents of Texas military prowess. Polish interac- twice. What transforms a people into settlers and combatants. The most tion with Turkish and Tartar people Maria (Marie) showed a great legendary proportions and estab- pronounced reason for their over- on the southern borders introduced determination since in her times lishes empires? Armies, navies, night notoriety was the introduc- the Arabian stallion to Poland’s na- women were not allowed to study scientific inventions, political phi- tion and adoption of the horse as tional herd. Like the Comanche and at the Polish universities under the losophies, and abundant sources an integral part of their culture. As the Mustang, the Polish love affair Russian rule. Marie had to work, and innovative food processing are Gwynne describes so eloquently the with this breed of horse was the fus- save money and go to Paris to be some of the celebrated features that symbiotic relationship of man and ing of a spirit and ability to create a able to pursue her dream. have made various civilizations beast: unique and special advantage on the In the series of articles, which dominate parts of the planet. From There were no witnesses to this field of battle. are started in this issue, I will try to ancient to modern societies, those great coming together of Stone Here is how “the Poles’ inno- present her life the way it really was, fascinating, history-altering sparks Age hunters and horses, nothing to vative use of cavalry, especially with the limitations of these times, have given some the edge not just record what happened when they the winged hussar” overcame the but also with a unique potential for for survival, but for prominence. met, or what there was in the soul of Swedish invasion of 1600, one of new discoveries by hard-working If someone asked which was the Comanche that understood the the many times the spectacular and talented scientists who were the toughest, most dominant North horse so much better than everyone horsemen saved the Polish Com- discovering new laws of science by American Indian tribe, which would else did. Whatever it was, whatever monwealth (John Radzilowski, A use of newly available technology. you pick. The Sioux? The Iroquois? sort of accidental brilliance, what- Traveler’s History of Poland, Inter- Cherokee or Seminole? According ever the particular, subliminal bond link Books, 2007, page 104). MARIA, whose nickname was Ma- to S.C. Gwynne in his book Empire between warrior and horse, it must Winged hussars were among nia, was born November 7, 1867 in of the Summer Moon (Scribner, A have thrilled these dark-skinned pa- the last great shock cavalry of Eu- Warsaw to Bronislawa and Wlady- Division of Simon & Shuster, Inc, riahs from the Wind River country. rope. Recruited from the gentry slaw Sklodowski. Both her parents New York, 2010), it is the Coman- The Comanche adapted to the horse and mounted on horses that were were well-educated. This was not che Indians of the middle and south- earlier and more completely than both powerful and swift, the hus- long after the November Uprising ern plains that deserve the recog- any horse tribe in North America sar charge was almost unstoppable. of 1863 in which Poles fought for nition. They possessed two major (Page 32). Swedish cavalry, used to exchang- independence from the Russian tsar HELENA SKLODOWSKA (left) and her defining characteristics: the expanse ing volleys of pistol fire, were and Russian empire rule. Maria was sister, Mania. of the lands they ruled and the im- THE HORSE WAS BROUGHT to overwhelmed by the rapid charges the youngest of five children -hav portance of the horse in managing North America by the Spanish con- of the hussars. The speed of their ing one brother and three sisters. authorities. Because the school was them. quistadores and many tribes saw attack was such that contemporary Maria’s mother – Bronislawa (nee closely monitored by Russian offi- The range of the “empire” was value in them and utilized them in firearms were rarely able to get off Boguska)—was of noble birth. Fe- cials, a communication system was vast: various ways but not as fully as a more than a single volley. Hussar lix Boguski, her grandfather, owned invented so that the Polish books Though the idea would have as- means of hunting buffalo and for lances outreached the pikes of de- some land, but in order to provide were replaced by Russian books tonished Texas settlers of the time, warfare and conquest. It was not just fending infantry, allowing them to for his family he had to administer in the case of an inspection. Since the Comanche horsemen who rode the use of this animal that set them break the pike squares. the lands of richer aristocrats since Mania was the most talented girl in up to the front gate of Parker’s Fort apart; rather it was their superb in- Polish cavalry men fought with their own land was not big enough. the class who also knew Russian that morning in May 1836 were rep- nate ability as riders and breeders Napoleon, with the American revo- Bronislawa received a good educa- perfectly, she was usually chosen resentatives of a military and trade and to get the utmost return from lutionaries, in the Civil War, and tion in a private school for women empire that covered some 240,000 them that brought such great suc- against the Germans in World War and then became a professor and to answer the Russian inspector’s square miles, essentially the south- cess for the Comanche. The horse II. While the cavalry physically no later a director of the same school questions. ern Great Plains. Their land encom- became synonymous with the peo- longer exists, the Polish Arabian for girls. In 1873 Wladislaw was abruptly passed large chunks of five present- ple. horse lives on. You can surf the web Wladislaw Sklodowski, Maria’s fired from the school after the head day states: Texas, New Mexico, Polish national history is lon- and find a number of references for father, was also a part of minor inspector discovered that he was Colorado, Kansas, and Oklahoma ger and more complicated than the this breed and its history. I recom- noble family that originally owned teaching Polish. The Sklodowski (Page 23). emergence of the Comanche, but mend you start with the Canterbury land in a village Sklody, about family also had to leave their apart- Farms web site, “American’s largest a hundred km North of Warsaw. ment. Wladislaw decided to rent a breeder of Polish Arabian horses” Wladislaw was the first intellectual house and to open a boarding school POLISH AMERICAN (www.polisharabianhorses.com). in his family. He went to study in for boys. One of the boys infected The line that “the Polish Arabian St. Petersburg and then came back Mania’s sisters – Bronia and Zosia CULTURAL CENTER has come to represent the epitome to teach mathematics and physics in 308 WALNUT STREET with typhoid. Bronia finally recov- of genteel breeding without some Warsaw. ered but Zosia, the oldest, died early PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 the characteristics sometimes asso- Maria’s mother showed the signs in 1874. In May of 1878 Broni- ciated with the Arabian horse” says of tuberculosis, a deadly disease in slawa, Mania’s mother, finally suc- (215) 922-1700 so much about the tradition, devel- these times, shortly after Mania was cumbed to tuberculosis and died. When You’re in Philadelphia’s Historic opment, and the bond the Poles have born. In order not to infect her chil- Mania earlier prayed and offered District, Visit The Polish American with this creature. dren, her only love gesture towards Cultural Center Museum Exhibit Hall It was a blessing that the Poles Mania, her youngest daughter, was her own life for the mother, so when this happened she felt betrayed by Featuring Polish History and Culture were able to connect and benefit so to run her fingers over Mania fore- much from such a beautiful and glo- head. Mania never remembers be- God and stopped believing in God’s OPEN 10:00 a.m. TO 4:00 p.m. • FREE ADMISSION benevolence. Mania was only elev- January through April • Monday to Friday rious animal. Question for March: ing kissed by her mother. Although May through December • Monday to Saturday what is the most famous race horse sad, it saved her life. According to en years when she lost her mother. Gift Shop is Open During Regular Exhibit Hall Hours of Polish Arabian extraction? If it is the doctor’s advice, Bronislawa was Next: Maria Sklodowska’s deci- Closed on Holidays Sea biscuit, I have another nominee sent to Austrian Alps and later to sion to study in France. Visit Us on the Internet: www.polishamericancenter.org for the Polish American Sports Hall Nice. Since the Sklodowskis could References: Eve Curie “Madame of Fame. not afford a nurse, Zosia, the oldest Curie”; Barbara Goldsmith “Ob- daughter accompanied her mother sessive Genius”; Sarah Dry “Cu- www.polishamericanstudies.org POLISH OR NOT? Ken Kwapis, in these travels. In that time Wlady- rie.” PAHA American film director. According slaw, Maria’s father, took care of the v v v to Wikipedia, Ken was born on the younger children. Baba Jaga Corner: Visit Jaga The Polish American Histocial Association east side of the river from St. Louis Polish Culture Website at: www. was established in December 1942 as a special (East St. Louis, Illinois). Wikipe- MANIA SHOWED UNUSUAL polishsite.us commission of the The Polish Institute of Arts dia says he is Polish and the name TALENT and Sciences in America to collect, compile and since she was very young. says as much. If someone knows the When Bronia, her older sister, was publish information about Polish Americans. family can you send me a confirma- In October 1944, it was reor­ganized as a na- trying to learn the alphabet and Polish-English tional American society to promote study and tion? He has an admirable body of played a teacher to Mania, it was research in the history and social background work thus far in his career. Mania who started reading the sen- Translator of Americans of Polish descent. The Associa- Speaking of horses, famed horse tences from the book at the age of • Official documents, letters, tion, which was incorporated under the laws American horse trainer, D. Wayne four. Mania and her sisters original- e-mails, etc. of Illinois in 1972, strives to assist and coop- Lukas, born in Wisconsin. Polish ly attended the Freta Street School • Reasonable rates. erate with all individuals and organizations person? • Fast, reliable service by e-mail interested in Polish American life and history. Contributions in support of the work of the that was run by her mother. In 1867 If you have an answer to this Wladislaw was appointed assistant or regular mail. Association are tax-exempt. Regular one-year membership to the Association is $30.00. • Translation to/from other lan- month’s question, have a thought director in a Russian gymnasium in about the topic, have a question of guages available as well. ___ I am interested in becoming a member of PAHA. Enclosed is a check or money Novolipki Street. The family moved • Over 20 years experience work- order for $30.00 made payable to the Polish American Historical Association. your own, or have interesting facts closer to this school, Mania’s moth- ing with genealogists, attorneys, to share, contact me at: 6432 Mar- er gave up being a headmistress of businesses, film-makers, gov- maduke Ave., St. Louis, MO 63139; Freta school, and moved the girls to ernment, medical professionals, NAME eMail [email protected] a different school closer to their new etc. Please note: if you send eMail, apartment. All girls participated in ANDY GOLEBIOWSKI ADDRESS reference the Polish American Jour- the conspiracy, since the school had 109 Rosemead Lane nal or the Pondering Pole. I will not Cheektowaga, NY 14227 CITY, STATE, ZIP a double schedule, teaching them open an eMail if I do not recognize Polish history and literature that (716) 892-5975 MAIL TO: PAHA, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT 06050 the subject or the sender. was officially banned by Russian 11 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • MARCH 2011 • OUR 100th ANNIVERSARY YEAR Polka World Loses Larry Chesky POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL HOLYOKE, Mass. — Polka leg- formed Rex Records and worked end Larry Chesky, who headed the together with polka greats Gene Holyoke-based Rex Records, died Wisniewski and Al Soyka, record- suddenly, January 25, 2011 at Mas- ing over 1000 recordings, including sachusetts General Hospital in Bos- 100 albums. He was inducted into ton, at the age of 77. the IPA Polka Music Hall of Fame Born Lawrence J. Ciszewski in in 1985. Holyoke, Massachusetts, he picked Chesky is survived by four up his first accordion at the age of daughters: Laura Talbot, Linda Fer- DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION AND CONTINUANCE OF POLISH AMERICAN MUSIC six and formed his first band, The nandes, Vicki Cahill, and Vallerie Polka Dots, at the age of 12. Chang- Brennan. ing the group’s name to “Larry’s A service to celebrate his life was Polka Dots,” Chesky signed with held February 1 at the Beers & Story An Interview with Frankie Zeczak the Musico Record Company creat- South Hadley Funeral Home. For Leader of PAJ: Do you have any re- FZ: Clarinet, sax, trumpet, gui- ing the big band sound of the ten- those wishing, the family requests cordings and what are ti- tar, bass, drums, accordion, and piece “Larry Chesky Orchestra.” that donations be made in Larry “Polish Praise” Band tles and how may they be piano. I played all the instruments One of the group’s first recordings Chesky’s memory to the Cardiac purchased? on my CD. was the “Our Gang” oberek, which ICU at Baystate Medical Center or by Barb Pinkowski FZ: The CD is “Polkas With A PAJ: what other bands have you became a hit and remains a classic Cardiac ICU at Mass. General Hos- While religious groups are Purpose.” It can be purchased by been in? today. pital. common in many forms of music, contacting me at polishpraise.com FZ: I have played as a mem- During the ’50’s, Larry Chesky they are a rarity within the Polish or calling me at (716) 810-2855. ber with the following: The Belle American polka field. The PAJ”s Tones; The Notes; The Associates; Adirondack Polka Festival, Memorial Day Barb Pinkowski interviews Frankie Pole Cats; Big Steve & the Belaires; Zeczak, leader of Buffalo “Polish Skylarks; Concertina Allstars; Hon- Weekend, Promises to be Bigger and Better Praise” band, who hopes to bring ky Hoppers; and the New Direction his music to a larger audience of lis- OLD FORGE, N.Y. — The New jama Party,” also featuring New Band. I have filled in on various Year is here and the 14th Annual Direction. A Polka Mass will be at teners. jobs with Li’l Wally, Stas Golonka, PAJ: Thank you, Frank, for tak- Adirondack Polka Festival is quick- noon on Sunday featuring Polka Wanda & Stephanie, The Bedrock ly approaching. Make plans now Family. ing the time for this interview. Boys, and the Dynatones. FZ: Hello Barbara, It would to spend Memorial Day weekend, The festival is held at the spa- PAJ: How has this type of music Saturday and Sunday, May 28th and cious Hiltebrant Recreation Center, be a pleasure to share news been accepted? with you about the band and 29th in beautiful Old Forge, only 45 featuring a huge dance floor and FZ: It is mostly positive for peo- minutes north of Utica. This great plenty of free parking. Polish Amer- myself. ple that come see me play. I get a PAJ: What is full name of your event is sponsored by the Central ican food and all legal beverages are mixed response when I am talking Adirondack Association and hosted available. religion-oriented band? to people about this style of music FZ: Frankie Z and the Polish by Polka Promoter; Dave Sychtysz, Tickets are only $17.00 per or I am advertising a Polish Praise who says the event will be bigger person or a two-day pass for only Praise. event. PAJ: How did this idea of such a and better this year. $30.00. Children 17 years and under PAJ: Any other comments about New this year is a Lakeside are free. Very limited hotel rooms band come about? music, musicians, etc. FZ: I was leading worship at an “Welcome Party” featuring New are available at Polka Headquarters, FZ: I think polka music is slowly Direction from Buffalo. The music The Waters Edge Inn. For special annual meeting of about 30 church- ZECZAK. “I want people from all dying out. The people at dances are continues all weekend featuring rates call Grace at the Waters Edge es in the Western New York area. Christian backgrounds to feel free mostly old. There are very few and Dave Walter and Frankie Liszka & at (315) 369-2484. Check www. The meeting had an ethnic theme, to enjoy my music and hopefully many times no young people at pol- Old School, Jeff Mleczko and the visitmyadirondacks.com for addi- so I decided to play a worship song be blessed.” ka dances. If polka music is to sur- Dynabrass, Henny and the Versa Js, tional lodging options or call Dave as a polka. I was worried that some vive, we have to reach out to other people might find this irreverent. On and the Polka Family Band. Also Sychtysz at (315) 699-1708. PAJ: Do you have a schedule of nationalities and Christian denomi- new this year is an afterhours “Pa- the contrary, the response was over- jobs? nations to have them experience its whelmingly positive. Most of the FZ: I am working on setting up beauty. This is what I am trying to people weren’t Polish. Eventually, I some dates for this year. This spring do. What better fit is there than to Memorial Celebration Remembers Darlak was asked to do some polka gospel I am going to run the first-ever tie the happiest message, the gospel, CHICAGO RIDGE, Ill. — A Blazonczyk’s concerts at different churches. The Christian polka dance. This past with the happiest music, polka mu- Memorial Polka Mass and Celebra- Versatones from people liked the music and encour- November I ran the first-ever polka sic. tion of Life in memory of musician 1972 to 1987, aged me to record a CD, so I did. gospel crusade at the old Dom Pol- PAJ: What do you do for a liv- Jerry Darlak will take place Sunday, Big Steve & the My purpose is to praise God and ski Hall in Depew. The attendance ing? March 27, 2011, at Glendora House, Belaires and his draw people closer to Jesus. I don’t was not as good as I would have FZ: I am a professor of respirato- 10225 S. Harlem Avenue in Chica- own Jerry Dar- publically endorse any Christian de- liked, but the people that attended ry care at Erie Community College. go Ridge. lak & the Touch nomination or church. I want peo- said they really liked it and are en- I am also a Southern Baptist pastor Darlak passed away September band. Darlak ple from all Christian backgrounds couraging me to do it again. Some and worship leader. 8, 2010. was inducted to feel free to enjoy my music and pastors have expressed to me their PAJ: Have you a family? A Polka Mass, with music by into the Interna- hopefully be blessed. desire for me to play their revivals FZ: I have been married for 35 Dennis Motyka & The Good Times, tional Polka As- PAJ: Who are the musicians and this summer. Nothing is definite yet. years and have two children, now will be concelebrated by Fr. Bob sociation’s Hall how long has this band been in ex- If anybody or any church is interest- adults, and three grandchildren that Roll of the Church of St. Bride at 1 of Fame in 1997. Darlak istence? ed in having me play for their event, we watch while my daughter goes to p.m. Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versatones All proceeds from this event will FZ: I started playing this style I welcome the opportunity. college. I also, have an 81-year-old will provide music for dancing start- be donated to the Hospice Founda- of polkas in 2000. On small jobs, I PAJ: Are you in any other bands mother-in-law that lives next door. I ing at 3:00 p.m. Mary’s Kitchen will tion of Buffalo in Jerry Darlak’s play and sing myself with a sound right now? grew up on a farm in Arcade, N.Y. be open for food purchases. name. system and iPod. You can check this FZ: I also sing and play the clari- In my younger days, I was called Darlak, concertina player and For more information, contact out on You tube. Go to “Frankie Z, net, sax, trumpet, and guitar with the “Country Flavored Frank.” drummer, started with his own Bel-Aire Enterprises at (708) 594- Only Trust Him Polka.” On bigger New Direction Band. PAJ: Thank you for sharing this Lucky Stars then went on to perform 5182 or email: belaire7208@aol. jobs, I have musicians that back me PAJ: What instruments do you with our readers. All the best to you. with the Li’l Richard polka band, com. up. play? FZ: Thank you, Barbara. Marion Lush’s Musical Stars, Eddie

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I would rather have Hudenski redid one of his earlier Monday, April 25, at Mark’s Bar & dance at the Knights of Colum- sairs on Dan Lesniak’s radio show. the music (and vocals) speak for hits, “The Barber,” a tribute to the Grill, 1051 Curry Road in Schenect- bus #4381 in Fridley, Minnesota, They were getting a lot of airplay themselves. So, for years, I secretly Average Joe, who has to make a liv- ady. Everything starts at 1:00 p.m. back in the mid-70s, and Lesniak cringed when Biegaj would “push ing and often does not get the recog- on Saturday, April 9, 2011. Mu- with music by The Rymanowski seemed to enjoy their sound. I did, the envelope,” for lack of a better nition he deserves. sic will be provided from 5:00 Brothers Polka Band and the Polka too. phrase. While I understand he was My admiration for the band until 11:00 p.m. with Barefoot Country Musicians. A few years later, I heard the looking for his voice amid the le- aside, this is a great CD. If you love Becky & the Ivanhoe Dutchmen band in person. It was backing up gion of vocalists, to me it was gild- hard-driving polkas, you will love There is a $5.00 cover charge. from Iowa, and DyVersaCo from the Walt Solek in Niagara Falls. I ing the lily. He has a beautiful voice this recording. If you’re not a fan, Featured with be Polish drink spe- Minneapolis. The evening will was blown away to hear a band that and did not need to hide behind any get ready to add this CD to your list cials and a Polish American kitchen. include door prizes, giveaways, actually sounded like its recordings. trappings. of favorites. It’s Eastern Style sung Started in 2006 as a fraternal so- and a huge parade of musicians. Mind you, distinguishing one band One listen to his work on Huden- and played in a universally appeal- ciety for members of the Schenecta- Craig Ebel, the show’s host, from another is not a difficult task, ski’s latest, “Resurgence,” tells me ing style. That’s not only good for dy Professional Firefighters, the Ca- will also celebrate 30 years but unlike the other groups, the Cor- that Biegaj’s searching has paid off. the Corsairs, but for everyone in the simir Pulaski Society was formed as of broadcasting. A graduate sairs seemed to make their sound This is the best I have ever heard polka business. a way to show their solidarity, much of Brown Institute School of their calling card. him. His tone and attack lend them- The Corsairs are: Bud Hundenski like Irish-American members of Broadcasting, Ebel has worked A lot of that has to do with how a selves perfectly to the Corsair’s (accordion); Dave Pietrzak (clari- the Emerald Society. Since its be- in all facets of radio broadcasting band is recorded and how it wants to drive. net, tenor and alto saxophones); ginning, the society has worked to including announcer, reporter, play in public, which is not an easy Biegaj’s tone and Rick “Mo” Mansfield (tenor and promote and preserve Polish cus- board operator and producer. In thing to do. To me, Hudenski took alto saxophones); Larry Davis and toms and traditions. The society is 1981, while attending classes at the opposite – and right — approach: attack lend themselves Skip McAuliffe (trumpets); Gene now open to fire Department and Brown, Ebel’s first job as an an- make the band sound in the studio perfectly to the Turtzer (upright bass); and Terry non-fire department personnel with nouncer was on “Polka Polka” like it does live, and keep close tabs Narvey (drums). Guests on this CD a membership of over 100 locally 1010 WMIN (formally WJSW) on both. To that, add songs that will Corsair’s drive. are Eddie Biegaj (vocals) and Ran- in the New York Capital District in Maplewood, Minn. The sta- easily identify the band (“signature “Resurgence” is a labor of love dy Koslosky (piano). area. It has tried to restore some of tion was only on from sunrise to pieces” as they are called), and you for Hudenski, who spent seven “Resurgence” is on the Pep- the old Polish club traditions such sunset, but its format included 80 have a recipe for success. months working on the arrange- permint Records label. For band as the Christmas party with a visit percent polka music. Almost forty years later, that for- ments. Using marketing to his ad- bookings or information contact: from Santa, trips to local venues, It’s Polka Time! made its mula has kept the Corsairs as one of vantage, Hudenski got the folks at Swingtime Music, P.O. Box 716, and various polka music festivals. debut on February 2, 1991, on the most easily recognizable – and Jones Brewing Company to pick Coraopolis, PA 15108; e-mail Its motto is “Proudly Celebrating a Brooklyn Park radio station, enjoyable – polka bands in the busi- [email protected]. up some of the recording costs, Heritage and Tradition.” AM 1470. The station was for- ness. and in return gave them “Roll Out mally known as KANO. When it Even more remarkable to me is the Stoneys,” named after the beer changed its call letters to KCW, the fact that an Eastern style band maker’s main product line. it also changed its format and (the heyday of which passed by the There is a collection of chest- early ’70s) can still sound as fresh THE RICH added one and a half hours of nuts on the recording, including the polka music to the Sunday morn- and exciting as it did when it first “Polish Medley” of “Siwy Kon,” BOBINSKI ing schedule. Later KCW added started. Simply, there are big bands “Zosia” and “Goral” polkas. The ORCHESTRA a three-hour Sunday afternoon that play polkas and polka bands archetypal “Helen” polka is pre- show called Polka Time! PM. that play big. The Corsairs are the sented with the respect it deserves. SATURDAY SUNDAY It’s Polka Time! has been latter, and that is owed to its leader. Hudenski put together a medley heard in the Twin Cites area Hudenski has the gift of making his of “Happy Birthday” with its Old March 19, 2011 March 20, 2011 music interesting, while not losing Country equivalent “Sto lat,” which over WDGY, KMOM, WIMN, touch with the people on the dance — although done before — is a Dance Dinner/Dance WEZU, WMGT and KLBB. floor. (This music is for dancing, The show has expanded over great reminder to Polish Americans 6:00-10:00 p.m. Dinner 1:00 p.m. something a lot of our younger to make sure both songs are part of the past 20 years and now has an Dance 2:00-6:00 p.m. bandleaders seem to have forgot- family celebrations. Hudenski’s ar- POLISH AMERICAN affiliate base of 24 radio stations ten). rangement is brilliant. PULASKI ASSOCIATION THE POLISH AMERICAN throughout the United States. Over the years, the Corsairs have Radio stations interested in Wojnarowski’s “Drinking Vod- 4616 Darlington Road SOCIAL CLUB been blessed with great guest vocal- ka” (“Wodke pij”), and “Dancing broadcasting It’s Polka Time! ists: Solek, Matt Wasilewski, and Girl” oberek are just wonderful. Holiday, Florida 7500 Route 1 can send an e-mail to itspolk- Joe Macielag; each one excellent Hudenski reworked Wojnarowski’s THE KITCHEN WILL BE OPEN Vero Beach, Florida [email protected]. Informa- in his own right; each one lending “Girls from Detroit” (“Detroit Pan- tion can also be found on the their own style to the band. That ienki” into “Polka from Pittsburgh.” For info, call For info, call internet at ww.itspolkatime.com. tradition, thank goodness, continues The harmony on the vocals, fol- Ernie Stetz at Pete Shalins at Polka bands and record labels with Eddie Biegaj. lowed by the band’s drive, took me 727-848-7826 772-465-8506 may send their recordings to: While better known for his work back to a time when open space on P.O. Box 32757, Minneapolis, with Crusade, Biegaj cut his teeth a dance floors was a rare thing. I Visit our website at www.richbobinski.com MN 55432-0757. with Eastern style bands, most no- love the Wojnarowski instrumental tably Bob Zielinski’s band from To- “Wow Wow” polka, but wish the ledo. “wows” were eliminated. But that’s Listen to the I have long been a fan of straight- just me. 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EYE ON ... Polonia Foundation of Ohio Pulaski Awards Washington, D.C. CLEVELAND — The Polonia Foundation of Ohio, Eugene Trela, president, celebrated the 47th Annual Pulaski Scholarship and Heritage Recognition Awards Banquet on Sunday October 3, 2010, at St. Michael Woodside Center in Broadview Heights, Cleveland. The Polonia Foundation Pulaski Heritage Award, in memory of General Casimir Pulaski, acknowledges the merits of men and women of Polish descent who have distinguished themselves. The Honoree Selection Committee, Joseph Fornal, chairman, awarded the 2010 Pulaski Day Heritage hon- ors to Ralph Bodziony, Financial Secretary of the Union of Poles — Division 17 of PNA; Kathy Boll, Past Na- tional President, Ladies Auxiliary, PLAV; Michael Poli- chuk, Past National 3rd Vice Commander, PLAV; and Atty. Dennis Terez, US Court-Northern District, Federal Public Defender. The Foundation presented twenty scholarship grants to capable and deserving college students of Polish de- scent. The banquet chairman was Frank Kowalski, Jr. Pictured at left are (standing, l. to r.): Dennis Terez, Kathy Boll, Michael Polichuk. (seated) Ralph Bodziony. THE BANNER SAYS IT ALL. The 30th anniversary of Solidarity is proclaimed The honor meant a great deal to Bodziony and his in a very big way at the Embassy of the Republic of Poland for all to see family. As it turns out, it was his last public appearance during the 2010 celebratory year. Solidarity (Solidarnosc) was founded in before passing away shortly after the banquet. 1980 at Gdansk, Poland, and the movement eventually brought about the defeat of communism and the liberation of Poland in 1989. —Richard P. Poremski OBITUARIES Polish American is Hero of New Archbishop Zdzislaw “Jack” Jack W. Zajaczkowski, “Chicago Code” TV Series on Fox Jozef Zycinski, 62 Veteran, Computer Industry Designer WARSAW — A leading voice in NEW YORK — Fox TV’s new Zdzislaw “Jack” W. Zajaczkows- ents after 1944. the Roman Catholic Church in Poland Monday night police drama, “Chi- ki of Inverness, Florida, formerly or Survivors in- was lost with the death of Archbishop cago Code,” features a Polish Amer- Paramus, N.J., died at Citrus Memo- clude his wife, Jozef Zycinski, a philosopher, theo- ican as the lead character. rial Hospital after a long illness. Emily Zajac- logian and teacher. He died in Rome, The role of Det. Jarek Wysocki Zajaczkowski was born in Lodz, zkowski of 57 most probably of a brain hemorrhage. is played by the Australian actor, Ja- Poland, February 9, 1928. He was years; two chil- He was 62. son Clarke. Zycinski’s sparkling intellect the only son of Wladyslaw and dren who they The show’s producer and direc- was always much in demand. Be- Zofia Zajaczkowski. The family adopted from tor is Shawn Ryan, who gave a pre- sides being a regular speaker across moved to Warsaw when he was five. Poland; Joseph view copy of the series to the Anti- Poland, he also lectured abroad at Zajaczkowski was 11 when Poland of Paramus, Bigotry Committee of the Polish Oxford and Berkeley universities was attacked by the Germans. He New Jersey and American Congress. amongst others. remembered how his father, a vet- Maria from Hackensack, New Jer- Regular TV viewers should re- A regular contributor to leading eran of World War I had been sum- sey; three grandchildren, Michael call that Ryan is also the creator of progressive journals such as Znak moned to defend Poland. and Katie Zoch and Haley Mysli- “The Shield.” and Tygodnik Powszechny, he also At age 12, Zajaczkowski was wiec. As a native of Rockford, Illi- wrote for the liberal daily Gazeta wounded by shrapnel in his legs. Zajaczkowski was a member of nois, Ryan’s association with Polish Wyborcza. He was seen as a voice of During the ’44 Uprising, he was Americans in his formative years the following organizations: Ameri- constructive dialogue. was an influence in giving a Polish captured and sent to a work camp can Legion Post 77 in Inverness, “He was a face of the Polish ethnic identity to his lead character in Hanover, Germany. Upon release Florida, American Legion of Flor- Church,” reflected Father Adam with the City of Chicago as a back- by the American Forces, he was told ida, Citrus County Veterans Coali- Jason Clarke stars as Detective Jarek Boniecki, editor-in-chief of Tygod- drop. they could go back to Poland. The tion, Share Club, Life Member of Wysocki nik Powszechny. “Listening to him, “Chicago Code” centers around group met refugees returning to the many people breathed a sigh of re- the Knights of Columbus #6168 of Chicago Police Detective Wysocki American lines. The Russian Army Fox has taken some “cheap lief that one can think in this way.” Beverly Hills, Florida, Citrus Hills (Jason Clarke) and his attempts to was coming towards them and re- shots” at Polish Americans in the Zycinski served as Archbishop Golf and Country Club, Citrus Hills tackle city corruption with his boss lieving the refugees of their shoes, past, said the PAC’s Frank Milews- of Lublin from 1997-2011. This re- Civic Association and Clearview (Jennifer Beals). clothing and whatever they had. ki, who cautioned Fox against any mains a key see in the Polish Catho- Estates Property Association, all in The Polish American Wysocki is The group returned to the Ameri- “unwelcome surprises.” lic Church. As an intellectual, it Florida. He was a lifetime member a local legend in the Chicago police can Sector, where they were warmly The Polish American Congress suited Zycinski well. The Catholic force and is widely regarded as the of the N.R.A., 43rd Infantry Divi- formed its Anti-Bigotry Committee University of Lublin enjoys consid- greeted. smartest and best detective in the sion Veterans Association of Hart- as a response to the media’s “nasty” erable prestige, having endured as a At age 17, he went to work for city. ford, Conn.; a member of the V.F.W. treatment of Polish Americans in the beacon of comparatively free learn- the Third Zone, American Graves The son of a retired Chicago Memorial Post #6699 of Paramus, past. ing in the communist years. Registration Command, European police officer, Jarek also mentors The first episode of “Chicago Theater Area, U.S. Army as a PFC. N.J., a life member of the D.A.V. his Polish American niece, Vonda Code” was broadcast February 7 on Visit us on the web at: He worked on a crane burying Northern Valley Chapter #32 of Wysocki, who has just started a ca- Fox network stations. www.polamjournal.com American G.I.s in Belgium, France, Bergenfield, N.J. and the Loyal Or- reer as a police officer. and Luxemburg. They also, guarded der of Moose in Lodi, N.J. Brash, opinionated, respected, German prisoners. A Catholic char- Zajaczkowski was also a Di- self-deprecating and proud, Jarek (718) 383-8600 ity from New York City came to rector and President of the Polish is a hero with flaws — a man who  A.K. No. 383-0320 their camp and signed up 300 Pol- American Club of North Jersey makes mistakes, both personally  and professionally, but ultimately Peter Rago ish young men to come to the States. 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BOOKS IN BRIEF / Florence Waszkelewicz Clowes BOOK REVIEW / John Grondelski The Poetry of Tadeusz Rozewicz Poland the Faithful SOBBING SUPERPOWER and took his life experiences and ROME’S MOST FAITHFUL West: the Polish experiences of individually and collectively, and Selected Poems novelized them for interesting read- DAUGHTER: THE CATHOLIC Achille Ratti, who became Pope that a large measure of the ability of by Tadeusz Rozewicz ing. However it is difficult to wade CHURCH AND INDEPENDENT Pius XI. The future Pope, who the Holy See and Warsaw to reach tr. by Joanna Trzeciak through 540 pages, with the format POLAND, 1914-1939 reigned from 1922-39, was a Vati- consensus rested upon the personal W.W. Norton, 2011 Mlynarski provides. His excessive by Neal Pease can librarian until Pope Benedict relationship between Ratti and Józef notes, 364 pp, $32.95 knowledge gets in the way of story. Ohio University Press, 2009 XV made him nuncio (papal ambas- Piłsudski (who assured the future Rozewicz is considered one of Background and note sections are in Hard/Softcover, $49.95/$26.95 sador) to Warsaw at the end of World Pope he would not let harm come to the most important poets in Poland, grey, and portions of the book are pp. 320 War I. Ratti spent 1918-21 in Po- the Church in Poland, the efforts of joining a group that includes Cze- written as a play. To order: 1-800-621-2736 land, three years that took him from some of his entourage notwithstand- slaw Milosz, and Wislawa Szymbo- It is a complicated life, sex and or www.ohioswallow.com the last gasps of the partitioning ing). rska, both Nobel Prize winners. His all, of the major characters, unscru- “Is Poland the Stalking Horse for powers to Polish independence un- A fascinating chapter of the writing includes a clear eyed view pulous and looking for ways to im- the Church?” “Poland: Land of the der Piłsudski, from Soviet hordes at book deals with Rome’s effort to of humanity; his free style verse is prove their situation and the bank, Black Mafia?” “Poland: A Confes- the gates of Warsaw in 1920 (when convert Orthodox Russia, a proj- clear and real. Being part of the Pol- regardless of the consequences. The sional State?” “Polish Identity Im- Ratti was the only diplomat who did ect eventually headed by the Jesuit ish Resistance had a major effect on bank president, Jack Mura is self paired by Jews and Masons in the not evacuate the Polish capital) to Michel d’Herbigny and perhaps Rozewicz’s life and in the postwar centered, John Myars, an internal Government?” Headlines from this German resentment stoked over los- best known to Americans through years he is preoccupied as someone auditor, realizes what is going on as week’s Gazeta Wyborcza and Radio ing the Silesian plebiscite. In those the book of the Pennsylvania Jesuit who has escaped death and wonders the bank slips into devious tactics, Maryja, re-echoed by Jerzy Urban, three years, Ratti passed through all Walter Ciszek, With God in Russia. why. but is unable to stop it. Veronica, a Platforma Obywatelska, and the So- the major events that would lay the Catholic-Orthodox relations, the In addition to poetry, Rozewicz consumer loans operator, has been jusz Lewicy Demokratycznej?” seeds of European history for the issue of conversion (pejoratively was a playwright and prose writer. able to abscond over $100,000 be- No. Headlines that could have next eighty years. (The German loss branded by the Orthodox as “sheep His first poems were published in fore it is noticed. There are dozens appeared in the interwar Second of Silesia stoked Hitler’s territorial stealing”) as well as the role of the 1947 and throughout his life he re- of characters involved, as the bank Republic (1918-39), according to claims, while the Russians recently Uniate (Eastern/”Greek” Catholic) fused to write about politics, instead slips into the shady side of banking. Neal Pease, professor of history at cited alleged abuse of Soviet POWs churches remain issues in ecumeni- focusing on a variety of topics deal- In the epilog Mlyarski gives his the University of Wisconsin Mil- in the Battle of Warsaw to try to es- cal relations until today. ing with man’s conscience and faith opinion on the financial crisis of waukee. In Rome’s Most Faithful tablish moral equivalency for the Nihil novi sub soli (“nothing new in God. 2008-2010 and the future outlook is Daughter (an actual quote from the Katyń massacre). under the sun”) some might claim, Some of his poems are 25 pages the best part of the book. 1932 New York Times, playing on the Although lots of people have although it’s not completely true: long, some are nine lines long—He attribution of France as the Church’s claimed Poland was Rome’s stalk- drawing facile historical parallels who can/does not want to/He who ROATAN MAGIC “eldest daughter”), Pease provides a ing horse (in 1920 vis-à-vis Russia, obscures reality, and today’s Poland wants to/cannot/He who knows/ Hidden Jewels of the well-written and intriguing history in 2004 vis-à-vis the EU), Pease is not that of Piłsudski and Sanacja. does nothing/He who does/knows Western Caribbean of Church-State relations in Poland shows that claim to be simplistic, The lesson of the book is that, de- nothing/and so life goes! by Thomas Tomczyk from the end of the First World War distorting reality as much as ex- spite the temptation of easy-made Trzeciak is to be commended Bay Islands Voices until the start of the Second. plaining it. Through examples and analogies, history is not circular: for her marvelous translation. The 2011, 101 pp, $25.00 The parallels to the history of the references, Pease shows that the concrete persons with individual poems lose none of their meaning This oversized book full of beau- past two decades is striking. How Poland-Holy See relationship was moral responsibilities shape unique and the American public will surely tiful full-color photographs is a the Polish Constitution should ad- never quite as simple as some peo- events in given historical moments. enjoy the variety of Rozewicz’s po- work of art. Anyone visiting the Ca- dress Church-State relations (par- ple thought. Indeed, Pease shows These events, however, can of- etry. ribbean islands will agree. The small ticularly relations with the Catholic how Church-State relations in Po- ten find resonances in the past, as island of Roatan is in the Caribbean, Church); arguments over a Polish- land were triangular (the Polish Pease intriguingly shows. The key TO KILL MIAMI BANKS part of a chain making up the Bay Vatican concordat; social moral is- Government, the Holy See, the Pol- is understanding those similarities by M.R. Mlynarski Islands, just off of Honduras. It, for- sues (e.g., divorce and the divorced ish Bishops). Pease argues that both as well as those differences so that, 540 pp, $24.95 tunately, has not been invaded with in government); and the role of the Ratti’s and the Holy See’s relations as Santayana warned, we learn the Florida was recently declared commercialism. The photos depict “Polish pope” (il papa Polacco) with the Polish State were often lessons of history rather than being the worst state for banking safety people and their culture, geography were all issues in 1989-2010 … and complicated and even frustrated by condemned to repeat them. In that and Mlynarski’s book will show and vegetation. Tomczyk has lived all issues in 1918-1939. the Polish Bishops themselves, both effort, Pease is a valuable teacher. you why. Mlynarski has been in on the island for the past eight years The “Polish Pope?” Pease raises the banking business for 35 years and is a journalist. an issue generally forgotten in the Poles Win World Press Photo Contest AMSTERDAM — Tomasz Gud- photos show amateur car races in a zowaty and Filip Cwik have won Mexican desert. Kaytń Conference Held in Cleveland awards at the 54th annual World Filip Cwik, a photographer for Press Photo Contest in the “Sport” the Polish edition of Newsweek by Geraldine Balut Coleman thor of “When God Looked The and “People in the News Stories” CLEVELAND — From the per- Other Way;” Hon. David Crane, and Napo Images agency, came categories, with the main prize in third in the category “People in spective of most Poles, Kaytń sym- Founding Chief Prosecutor, Special awarded to Jodi Bieber from Time bolizes the Soviet Union’s attempt the News,” for a series on national Court for Sierra Leone; Alexander weekly for a photo of an Afghani to eliminate Poland. Internationally, Guryanov, Ph.D., Russian Human mourning in Poland after the crash victim of husband abuse. Katyń carries thoughts of a mass Rights Memorial Group, Moscow, Tomasz Gudzowaty, an eight- of the presidential plane in Smo- atrocity that still remains unknown. Russia; Teresa Kaczorowska, time winner of the competition, lensk on 10 April. However, among those working on Ph.D., Polish journalist and author came second in the Sport category Cwik’s black and white photo- prosecuting war crimes, it has be- of “Children of the Katyń Massa- with a photo series called Mexico graphs show Poles who went on the gun to surface and legal scholars cre;” Prof. Mark Kramer, Harvard Car Frenzy. streets to pay tribute to the victims from the United States and Europe University; Prof. Jerzy Krzyza- have joined together in attempting nowski, Ohio State University, who Gudzowaty’s black and white of the Smolensk air disaster. to research the legal possibilities for published “Katyń w Literaturze; preparing a case about Katyń. Międzynarodowa Antologia Poezji, 14KT. 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It was not until 1990 that the Thus, in addition to the question Irish Centre for Human Rights; Russian government admitted that of justice delayed or denied, the dis- Prof. Michael Scharf, Case West- J K the executions actually took place cussion centered on the question of ern Reserve University School of in 1940 and were carried out by the genocide or crimes against human- Law; Prof. Milena Sterio, Cleve- Soviet secret police. In 1990, Rus- ity, the type of case – criminal or land-Marshall College of Law, F sian prosecutors launched a criminal civil, national or personal, and who Cleveland State University; and investigation into the massacre, but could or should be brought with the Maria Szonert-Binienda; Presi- ALL SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE • All items are 14KT Solid Yellow Gold. the case was terminated in 2004, its greatest of possibility success. dent of the Libra Institute, Inc. 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SPORTS / Tom Tarapacki Super Game for Bulaga Bryan Bulaga not only was a member of Both camps will visit the two stadiums and hand and to rebuild his foot, shoulder and the the world champion Green Bay Packers, but listen to offers. They’ll also listen to offers inner part of his elbow. he became the youngest player to start in a from American networks HBO and Show- Kubica’s Skoda car slammed into a church Super Bowl (age 21 years, 322 days). The time. wall as he was taking part in a rally in Italy. It rookie right tackle played a key role in pro- took paramedics over an hour to cut him from tecting QB Aaron Rodgers from the fierce VOTING UNDERWAY. Balloting has started the wreckage. Pittsburgh defense en route to a Packer win. for the 2011 class of the National Polish- He is expected to miss the entire Formula Originally a surefire top-10 pick in the American Sports Hall of Fame. One season though he was quoted as telling 2010 NFL draft, Bryan Bulaga saw his draft The Nominees from the “High-Visibility Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport that he stock slip dramatically just before the draft. Sports” category are an outstanding group would be back before the year is out. Pundits started criticizing the Iowa offen- of Athletes that need no introduction to He said: “The fingers work, I can feel sive lineman. Tony Pauline wrote in Sports most sports fans. They are: baseball slug- them. My arm too. But they still need to oper- Illustrated: “There are some NFL personnel BULAGA. Polish pride evident in tattoos. ger Ryan Klesko , hockey standout Jerry ate on me and only after that will we know. men who believe Iowa offensive tackle Bryan “King Kong” Korab, basketball great Larry “I don’t have much pain but I’m sedated. Bulaga is the most overrated prospect in this ADAMEK RISES TO THE TOP. In late 2009 Krystkowiak, three-time NHL All-Star Tom After the last operation, the countdown to my year’s draft and say he could be the second Tomasz Adamek vacated the cruiserweight Lysiak, Notre Dame All-American Mike Mc- return to the track will begin.” coming of Robert Gallery once he gets to the championship to move up to heavyweight, Coy, Lombardi Trophy winner Walt Patul- Renault are considering replacing Kubica league.” Gallery was a big offensive lineman with the ultimate goal of fighting for the ski, hockey great Jim Peplinski, four-time with Nick Heidfeld, who impressed during from Iowa who was the second overall pick in heavyweight title. After giving him some time Super Bowl winner Bill Romanowski, and testing for the new season in Jerez, Spain. the 2004 NFL Draft for the Raiders, but went to adjust to the new weight class, his promot- All-Pro tight end Frank Wycheck. The Formula One season begins in Bah- on to limited success in the NFL. ers, Main Events and Ziggy Rozalski have set The Nominees from the “All Other Sports” rain on March 13. One of the main criticisms was that Bry- that up. Adamek will return to his homeland may not be as well-known, but are just as ac- an’s arms were too short to be a top-flight this fall to take on one of the Klitschko broth- complished: They are: Tony Adamowicz, THEY SAID IT NFL offensive lineman. As a result, Bulaga ers for the heavyweight championship. who won several major driving titles over a “It’s the most important fight of my life slipped all the way to 23rd overall in the first Adamek, who lives in Jersey City, N.J., but 25-year racing career; Janusz Bednarski, and the most important in the history of Pol- round, after three other offensive tackles and was born in Poland, will fight either champion formerly a member of Poland’s national sabre ish boxing.” two interior linemen were taken. Wladimir Klitschko or his title-holding older team, and now one of the world’s elite fenc- — Tomasz Adamek in ringpolska.pl, on In his rookie year, Bulaga did more than brother Vitali Klitschko in September, after ing coaches; Art “Pinky” Deras, considered signing a contract to fight one of the Ukrai- just quiet his critics. He excelled. When he they signed an agreement, both camps told the greatest player ever in the annals of Little nian boxing champs or Wladimir or Vitali was drafted, he was expected to play left ESPN.com. League Baseball; Jeff Klepacki, a three-time Klitschko in September. tackle, but when 11-year veteran Chad Clifton The fight will take place at a new stadium U.S. Olympic rower, who won 10 national v v v re-signed with Green Bay a few weeks later, being built in either Warsaw or Wroclaw, Po- championships and gold medals in the Pan “I love the colors of the team. The orange Bulaga focused on playing both left and right land. Masin Events CEO Kathy Duva said Am Games and Goodwill Games in 1994 and is pretty sick. I’m already ordering a lot of tackle. He became the starter at right tackle in there are four new stadiums being built in Po- 1995; Dr. Dennis Koslowski, one of Ameri- stuff in this color to my house and my private Week 5, and has been in the lineup ever since. land for the 2012 European Soccer Champi- ca’s greatest Greco-Roman wrestlers, winning collection. I’m really pumped up. It’s going to Those “short arms” have a couple of sig- onships and that two of the stadiums are bid- silver in the 1992 Olympics, and bronze in the be pretty sick colors. I’m going to look good nificant tattoos on them. On one arm is “sila.” ding for the fight. 1988 Olympics; Monte Nitzkowski, a two in Poland.” It means strength in Polish. On his other arm “There is this window of opportunity for time All-American swimmer at UCLA and a — New Phoenix Sun Marcin Gortat, on is “pycha,” the Polish word for pride. this fight because of the stadiums being built member of the 1952 U.S. Olympic team, and wearing some of former Sun Amar’e Stou- in Poland,” Duva said. “It will be a huge event now considered one of the world’s foremost demire’s leftover orange and purple size-16 MUNCHAK TO HEAD TITANS. A 2003 in- in Poland.” The fight would be the first-ever authorities in water polo; Joe Proski, who shoes. ductee into the National Polish-American pay-per-view bout in Poland. spent 33 seasons as head athletic trainer in the Sports Hall of Fame was named head coach There some details to resolve. Adamek NBA; Randy Stoklos, a beach volleyball leg- Do You Know the Meaning of the Tennessee Titans. Mike Munchak also (43-1, 28 KOs) must win a fight bout being end who was the first player to reach the $1 became the first head coach in franchise his- planned for April in Katowice, Poland against million dollar mark in career prize earnings; of Your Polish Last Name? tory who was a former player for the team. an unknown opponent. Adamek is 5-0 since and Evan “Big Cat” Williams, considered For a custom-researched, several-page Munchak was drafted by the franchise in becoming a heavyweight. the golf’s longest driver. analysis all about the meaning and deri- 1982 when it was the Houston Oilers with The Klitschko brothers also have interim The National Polish-American Sports Hall vation of your Polish surname, how it the 8th overall pick. As an offensive guard he bouts scheduled in Germany. Vitali Klitschko of Fame will hold its annual induction ban- originated, how many people use it, where played in nine Pro Bowls. In 2001, his playing (41-2, 38 KOs) will make a mandatory de- quet on June 23, 2011 at the American-Polish they live and whether a coat of arms ac- career would earn him induction into the Pro fense against Odlanier Solis in March, and Cultural Center in Troy, Mich. companies it, please airmail a $19 personal Football Hall of Fame. Wladimir Klitschko (55-3, 49 KOs) will or bank (cashier’s) check or money order After his outstanding 12-year playing fight England’s Dereck Chisora in April. If LONG ROAD AHEAD. Sponsor Renault say (adding a cut-rate $10 for each additional career he spent three seasons assisting the both Klitschkos were to lose, there would be driver Robert Kubica’s condition is “posi- surname you wish researched) to: Robert coaching staff. Munchak became the offen- no bout with Adamek. If one loses, Tomasz tive” as the Formula One driver prepares to Strybel / ul. Kaniowska 24 / 01-529 War- sive line coach in 1997 and held that position would face the other brother. If both Klitsch- undergo yet more surgery in his recovery saw, Poland for 14 years. As a coach, he is considered one kos win, the choice of Adamek’s opponent from a rally driving accident. Included at no extra charge is an il- of the finest teachers in the game. would be decided by the Klitschkos. Kubica suffered multiple fractures and lustration of the coat of arms (where ap- Munchak is a native of Scranton, Pa., and “Either one, their option,” Duva said. “We partially severed his right hand after a crash in plicable) and a contact sheet full of valu- graduated from Penn State. Munchak and his don’t care which one it is. They have to tell us Italy on February 6 and has been in intensive able genealogical leads, data bases and wife, Marci, have two grown daughters, Alex- something like 90 days before the fight which care ever since. researchers able to explore your ancestral andra and Julie. one it will be. Tomasz’s attitude is, ‘I want a The 26-year-old has already had lengthy roots. For more information please con- heavyweight title fight. I don’t care which one operations to save the functionality of his tact: [email protected]. of them I fight.’” ASK ANDZIA ABOUT AMBER / Andzia Chmil Amberhearted Amber and the heart motif are ful little child — “she stole my we know the person involved had beautiful, distinctive fossil resin is a — like the human heart — it must inexplicably intertwined: amber heart when she gave their heart in the right place. gift from nature and is at its absolute be felt, it must be understood, not famously lasts more than forever, me hugs and kiss- And who hasn’t ever best when it is worked by hands that merely mapped. of course, and the heart implies all es.” At times, we wished with all their heart know and understand it. Perhaps that innate warmth is things that are good, true and fore- may have wanted for something bright and Like the human heart, Baltic the reason Polish amber artisans most to our being human. to steal someone’s beautiful to come true? amber still protects its secrets and gravitate towards the shape over We recognize the heart as being heart away and Wearing a heart, an is filled with mysteries science has and over again. And perhaps it is central to all things. We arrive in sometimes we take amber heart is such a yet to uncover. Yes, of course amber because each Baltic amber heart is the heart of downtown or get right in an unexpected guest meaningful expression of itself can be (and certainly is) avidly quite unique, just as a fingerprint or down to the heart of the matter. We who becomes a life- love both for the wearer and researched, explained and studied snowflake, a variation on a univer- gladly admire a woman “after my long friend — true story the giver. Such a gift implies know- in scientific ways. But ultimately sal theme. own heart” and worry about others for many of us — “I didn’t ing the person quite well and under- hoping that they are not losing heart have the heart to send that stray dog standing their true potential. Hav- when things don’t seem to be going away.” ing an amber heart or being “amber their way. In grammar school we were in- hearted” is now an expression in the We easily and happily refer to structed to learn some things by modern lexicon meaning a person someone who is sweet and kind as heart and everyone has experienced possessing such a heart A particular- a dear hearted in matters of love feeling grateful from the bottom of ly warm, loving or kind heart. Who and deep affection talk about our one’s heart. Most of us have had to doesn’t want to be kindhearted? “sweetheart.” be careful not wear our hearts on our And now who wouldn’t want to be We look around our world us- sleeve or take stinging criticism to described as amberhearted? ing a lens that includes feelings of heart. Amber is warm to the touch compassion when asking a ques- Feeling light hearted brings joy. and upon the skin. Amber rests at tion such as, “How can their lead- Having one’s heart in one’s mouth room temperature — touch a piece ers be so heartless?” while reading is an expression of extreme anxiety. and you’ll notice the comparative headline news. We gladly admit to Sometimes we have to brush off a warmth immediately, as contrasted theft when speaking about a delight- slight or a hurt because intuitively with glass or say, turquoise. This 18 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • MARCH 2011 • OUR 100th ANNIVERSARY YEAR

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POLISH CHEF / Robert Strybel Some Meatless Soups for Lent Whether you fast during Lent HOME-MADE RYEMEAL SOUR to a nice golden-brown on all sides. for religious reasons, for the sake of (żur) Liquid ryemeal sour (żur, Place 1 small bud crushed garlic in tradition, or to cut back on all those żurek), imported from Poland, is each bowl, with 1½ c boiling water rich and fattening foods of the pre- available at PolAm delis and mar- and salt & pepper to taste. Add the LAYING DOWN ITS HEAVY BURDEN. Dwikozy, Poland. May 19, 1976. Lenten and Mardi Gras season, here kets. To make your own, combine fried croutons. May be served with are some of the dishes the people of 1 c rye flour or 1 c rolled oats or 1 boiled potatoes (garnished with oil- Poland have traditionally prepared part of each, add several rye-bread fried chopped onions) on the side. to tide them through the six long crusts or 1 slice rye bread and, 1 - 2 TRIVIA TIME / Ellye Slusarczyk weeks of Lent. PolAm lodges, nests, buds crushed garlic and 1 grain all- LENTEN BEER SOUP. (postna clubs and parishes that regularly spice and drench with 4 c pre-boiled polewka piwna). In pot place 1½ c 1. A Fiat vehicle produced in Po- b. Greene c. Vestal feature Lenten fish fries might con- lukewarm water. Cover mouth of rye or whole-wheat bread (or some land is the a. 500 b. Ferrari c. 8. In 1903, a Polish count donated sider expanding the menu to include container with cheese cloth fastened of each) with crust removed and Maserati to the National Museum in Kra- such traditional Lenten staples as with rubber-band and let stand in crumbled or torn into small pieces. 2. The surname Paschalski is de- kow a. an armory collection b. pierogi, herring, pancakes and żur warm (75°- 80°F) place 3 - 5 days, Add 1 qt beer, 1 c water, 3 T mar- rived from: a. a food blessing b. 11,000 coins c. a priceless tapes- (ryemeal soup). Some suggestions: or until liquid becomes pleasantly garine, ¼ t salt, 1 t sugar and ½ t Lenten soup c. an Easter egg try tart. bruised or ground caraway. Bring to 3. Siostrze is: a. sugar b. strap c. sis- 9. John Bucyk has played and boil and simmer 2 - 3 min. Strain ter worked for over fifty years with LENTEN RYEMEAL SOUP (żur into another pot, forcing bread 4. Miasto spatko means: a. city of the a. Boston Bruins b. Toronto postny). Combine 4 c water with ¼ through sieve. Bring to boil again canals b. meeting place c. royal Blue Jays c. Montreal Canadians of a mushroom bouillon cube and and season additionally to taste with courtyard 10. One of the requirements for about 1-2 c home-made or store- salt & pepper if desired. Serve over 5. The Polish Institute of Arts and entering the Polish Town USA bought liquid rye sour and bring cubed farmer cheese and dry rye- Sciences of America is known Queen contest is to be a resi- to boil. Simmer briefly and season bread cubes or oil-fried croutons as: a. PIASA b. ASAIP c. PASIA dent of a. Long Island b. Chi- with salt, pepper, marjoram and 1 6. Ronald Reagan once considered cago c. Baltimore crushed bud garlic. Thicken with 1 using U.S. troops to prevent Po- T flour dissolved in a little cold wa- Edyta Back to School land from being invaded by the a. ANSWERS 1. a 500; 2. c an Eas- ter and simmer 1-2 min after adding. LOS ANGELES — After Germans b. Russians c. Czechs ter egg; 3. c sister; 4. b meeting Serve over hard-cooked egg slices. 10 seasons on the ABC dance 7. The Kopernik Science Center place; 5. a PIASA; 6. b Russians; 7. floor, Edyta in Broome County in New York c Vestal; 8. b 11,000 coins; 9. a Bos- TART LENTEN POTATO SOUP. S l i w i n s k a State is located in a. Binghamton ton Bruins; 10. a Long Island (postna zalewajka). Cook 2-3 said it was peeled, diced med potatoes in 4 c just time to HERITAGE / Ellye Slusarczyk water until tender. Add 1 crushed hang up her bud garlic, ¼ of a mushroom bouil- D a n c i n g lon cube and about 1-2 c home- With the Holy Cross Mountain Range made or store-bought liquid rye S t a r s sour and bring to boil. Garnish with d a n c i n g Traveling in central Poland, you Upland, an area of 650 square miles. a chopped onion browned in a little shoes. The will come upon the Swietokrzyski Copper and iron mining were oil or butter. Season with salt pep- P o l i s h Mountain Chain. These mountains prevalent during the early Middle per, caraway and/or marjoram. professional dancer, 28, is now are one of the oldest ranges in Eu- Ages. Then, in later years an abun- attending UCLA. “I decided it’s rope. Fossil footprints have been dance of limestone and sandstone BREAD & GARLIC SOUP (zupa time to move on with my life, found in rocks. These footprints was found. chlebowa z czosnkiem). For each pursue other projects and finish date back three million ninety-five In the center of these mountains serving cut 1 slice rye bread into school,” said Sliwinska. years. These tracks are evidence of is Swietokrzyskie National Park. cubes and fry in a little oil in all sides this period in time. The most famous tree in Poland, A great many years ago, a Bene- Bartek, is found here. Bartek is an STO LAT! STO LAT! POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL! dictine Monastery existed in these ancient oak. Its age has been deter- mountains. Passed down through mined by counting its growth rings. the ages, a story is told of a Christian This thirty meters tall tree is at least relic being found from this Benedic- 625 years old. Bartek has quite a tine Monastery in Lysa Gora. This significant history. King Casimir relic is said to be a small piece of held court beneath its branches. “Where You’ll Remember Mama’s... wood that was taken from the cross Jan Sobieski rested beneath Bartek Gdzie Bêdziesz Pamiêtac Mame” Jesus was crucified on. Hence, the when he returned from the Battle of 17 SPRING STREET • OIL CITY, PA 16301 name, Holy Cross Mountains was Vienna. He cleverly hid a Turkish JOSEPH C. BROZESKI, Mgr. born. sword and a bottle of wine inside its E-mail: [email protected] The highest point in this moun- trunk. tain range is Lysica, with an eleva- In 2005, souvenir enthusiasts ob- WWW.PIEROGIPALACE.COM tion of 2008 feet. This chain also tained cuttings from the tree. They Our pierogi are whole- TEL.: (814) 677-4090 consists of a number of separate were given away for free by the some and fresh, made from ranges. Here the highest peak is Ly- International Fair of Agricultural only the finest ingredients. TOLL FREE: (877) 727-8359 sogory, referred to as Bald Moun- Techniques. They’re good and FAX: (814) 678-2221 tain. Visit the Holy Cross Mountains, good for you. SHIPPING AVAILABLE • VISA and MC ACCEPTED Together with Jura Krakowska- rest beneath a towering oak, and Keep Alive This Heritage! Visit WWW.POLISHHERITAGEPROJECT.COM Czestochowska, the mountains form meditate on all of the wonders of Check out the Polish Heritage Project and PHP Memorial Park a region known as the Lesser Poland nature that surround you. Supermodel Anna Jagodzinska Sues Former Agency by Ryszard Krajewski them all they were due. In addition tention, and the rest is history. To- wife (pictured Polish-born supermodel Anna to the $230,000 of back payments, day, her portfolio includes Vogue, on the right) is Jagodzinska is suing her former Jagodzinska is seeking $1 million Harper’s Bazaar, and several major reportedly sat- modeling agency, Next, for back in punitive damages against her for- fashion shows and advertising cam- isfied with her payments of $230,000, according to mer agency. paigns. current con- the New York Post. The tangle be- The 23-year-old fashion star was As only one of several new Pol- tract, and will gan when Next sued Ford Models born in Sierpc, Poland, and started ish faces in the fashion world, Ja- be remaining for hiring Jagodzinska, along with in her profession by simply mailing godzinska’s success reflects the on staff. It is ru- several other female models, away some photographs of herself, which growing appreciation of Polish mored that the from Next. The women claimed, her mother had taken, to an agency. beauty in the fashion and advertis- compensation clause in her contract according to the Post, that they had Her blond hair, blue eyes, and high ing communities. has one of the highest levels of ka- left because Next was not paying cheekbones caught the agency’s at- In other supermodel news, my pusta ever paid to a fashion model. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • MARCH 2011 • OUR 100th ANNIVERSARY YEAR www.polamjournal.com 19

AMERICAN POLONIA AT A GLANCE Celebrating Kosciuszko Day 2011

PHILADELPHIA — On Saturday, February 5, 2011, Polish Scouts “Harcerstwo,” General Thaddeus Kosciuszko, portrayed thanked all for attending Kosciuszko Day, including the coor- American pride was once again highlighted as people gath- by Richard Klimek, and Irene Darlak, who sang the Polish and dinating committee: Theresa Romanowski, vice president of ered to recognize the accomplishments of General Thaddeus American national anthems. Various federal, state and city of the PAC; Richard Klimek, PAC secretary; Henry Cieplinski, PAC Kosciuszko, the American Revolutionary War hero and free- Philadelphia greetings were acknowledged. Special guests communications; Msgr. Francis Feret, pastor of St. Adalbert dom fighter for Poland. for the ceremony included Judge Bernice Soban DeAngelis, Church, and PAC vice chaplain; Rev. Konstanty Pruszynski, The noon tribute took place in the Ballroom of the Holiday Councilman Bill Greenlee, and Patricia Jones, representative parochial vicar of St. John Cantius Church; and Kosciuszko Day Inn Hotel, in Historic Philadelphia. Michael Blichasz, president from the National Park Service. Children from St. Adalbert Committee members: Caroline Ciesielka and Jean McCloskey. of the Polish American Congress, Eastern Pennsylvania District, Polish Language School, under the direction of Maria Koleda, Judge DeAngelis, Philadelphia Traffic Court judge, con- conducted the program welcoming elected officials, represen- performed during the ceremony and luncheon. Harcerstwo ducted the swearing in ceremony of the officers of the Polish tatives from Polish American organizations, Polish & American also performed under the direction of Kasia Przybycien. American Congress for 2011. Army Veterans, U.S. Army JROTC Battalion from Frankford Following the ceremony, the Kosciuszko Day Luncheon Visit the Polish American Congress on the internet at High School, St. Adalbert Polish Language School, the Polish took place in the Ballroom of the Holiday Inn Hotel. Blichasz PolishAmericanCongress.com.

CHICAGO — The public is in- 2011. 7:30 p.m. Manya: A Living of Rock of Anzio — and veterans of On Sunday, March 20, the Pol- land” said Dr. Jack Pinkowski, pres- vited to attend the State of Illinois’ History of Marie Curie. This one- the Fifth Army — will relate the bit- ish Home will present the Polish ident of the fledging Poles in Amer- official Pulaski Day celebration on woman drama exposes the struggles ter attacks against German defenses movie classic “Pan Wolodyjowski” ica Foundation, “Kazimierz Pulaski Monday, March 7, 2011 at 10:00 and triumphs of Madame Marie in the attempt to liberate the Italian (“Fire in the Steppe”), written by was born at home in Warsaw on a.m. in the Sabina P. Logisz Great Curie (née Maria Skłodowska) an Peninsula and take Rome. Henryk Sienkiewicz, in Polish with March 6th 1745. The birth record, Hall of the Polish Museum of Amer- academically impassioned, vehe- The Dr. Harold C. Deutsch English subtitles. Refreshments and written in Latin, was not known to ica, 984 N. Milwaukee Avenue. The mently private, fervently Polish RoundTable is committed to pre- historical introduction of the film by the public until a short time ago.” program will include short speeches scientist, mother, and teacher. From serving the factual history of World Dr. Stefan Skorczynski at 3:00p.m. Because government buildings by a number of national, state, coun- the political oppression of her child- War II. Through the input of histo- Movie at 4:00 p.m. Info call Debbie are closed to the public on Sundays, ty and city officials, including Illi- hood, to scientific emergence and rians, first-hand accounts from- in Majka (215) 627-1391. Dr. Jack Pinkowski has announced nois Governor Pat Quinn and Chica- fame to the tragedy that forced her dividuals, and travel, they seek to PHILADELPHIA — Sat., April that the Poles in America Founda- go Mayor Richard M. Daley as well into single motherhood as well as promote the study of this influential 2. Pope John Paul II Regional Cath- tion will observe Pulaski’s anniver- as Polish American leaders. This further world prominence, this is a era. They meet at 7:00 p.m. on the olic School Spring Fling/Auction, sary at the Capitol Visitor Center, will be followed by five scholarship life that challenges our assumptions second Thursday of every month St. John Cantius Auditorium, 4435 in Washington, DC, on Monday, presentations generously underwrit- about what one person can achieve from September through May in Almond St. 6:00 p.m. Info call Lin- March 7th starting at 1:30 pm , in- ten by Jewel-Osco, Polish entertain- and the responsibilities of science. the History Center at Historic Fort da Milewski (215) 535-3446. stead of March 6th, a Sunday. ment and a wreath-laying ceremony O’Shaughnessy Auditorium at St. Snelling, unless otherwise noted in PHILADELPHIA — Sun. April Members of the Marcella Sem- at the Pulaski at Savannah painting. Catherines. Ticket Office (651) 690- the Schedule. $5.00 admission is 10. 14th Annual Ethnic Mass cel- brich-Kochanska choir from Phila- The annual event will conclude with 6700 or Ticketmaster. requested to help defray costs. Stu- ebrating National Migration Week. delphia will sing the national an- a reception. Admission is free. Free EDINA, Minn. — April 14, dents are admitted free. Attendees Cathedral Basilica of Ss. Peter & thems of Poland and the United parking is also available next to the 2011. Battle of Cassino. Discussion should arrive by 6:15 p.m. to get Paul, 18th & Benjamin Franklin States, and Polish patriotic songs. Museum. of the bloody struggle shrouded in a seat. For more information and Parkway, Center City. Procession of The American Council for Polish controversy. Flint Whitlock, author a description of other pending dis- ethnic groups at 2:00 p.m.; Mass at Culture and its President Debbie ST. PAUL, Minn. — April 1, cussions, see the roundtable web: 2:30 p.m. Info call (215) 587-3540. Majka, is cooperating with the Poles www.mn-ww2roundtable.org. EXETER — Sun., April 10. in America Foundation in these cer- Berks County Polish American emonies. Wieczor Koled Marks 27th Year YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Board of Education Scholarship Individuals and organizations are TOLEDO — Saint Adalbert garian Midnight Melody, Menny- Święconka, a Polish Easter Tra- Banquet. Reading Country Club. invited to participate. Light refresh- and Hedwig Parish welcomed the bik Az Angyal, and See Amid the ditions workshop and celebration Cocktails 4:00 p.m.; dinner 5:00 ments will be served. Please register public to the 27th annual Wiec- Winter Snow. Mr. Ortiz sang Feliz will take place on Sunday, March p.m. Music by Osuch Trio Band. via the internet page given below. zor Koled (An Evening of Carols) Navidad, Gentle Woman, and in a 20th from 12-4 PM at St. Joseph the Info/reservations call Helen No- For detailed, up-to-date information on Sunday, January 9, 2011. This tribute to the men and women in Provider Church, 633 Porter Ave, wotarski (610) 777-4598 please consult the internet page: year’s event the armed forc- Campbell. www.poles.org/Pulaski took place in the es, Tie a Yellow This event will have craft work- WASHINGTON, D.C. — Febru- Clubs and champions of Pulaski sanctuary of his- Ribbon. Several shops, a performance by the Kra- ary 2, 2011. The Kosciuszko Foun- are encouraged to hold observances toric St. Hedwig times, the audi- kowiaki Polish Folk Circle as well dation in cooperation with Washing- in their own localities on March 6, church on La- ence was invited as offer a homemade, traditional ton International Piano Arts Council the true date of Pulaski’s birth Grange Street. to sing along on Polish smorgasbord, and ethnic (WIPAC) will host WIPAC Open- T r a d i t i o n - familiar Christ- vendors with folk items available ing Piano Concert Spring Series ally, Toledo’s mas carols and for purchase. Admission is free. Part I on March 5, 2011 at 1:30 Polish parishes koledy. Randy The workshops will be conducted p.m. Presenting Viscount Thurston, have participat- Krajewski lent by noted folklorist and author, Law- First Prize Winner of WIPAC 2010 ed in the Wiec- his accordion rence Kozlowski. Festival of Music and the 8th Wash- zor Koled. This talents to the This event is sponsored by the ington International Piano Competi- year, choirs from event from the Krakowiaki Polish Folk Circle as tion. Informal tea reception after the the following choir loft. a fundraiser to purchase new cos- concert. churches per- After the mu- tumes. For more information, call The Foundation is located at formed as well: sical portion of (330) 646-4082. 2025 O Street NW. Admission is St. George Or- the day, the au- free. Donations are welcome. RSVP PHILADELPHIA — Sun., thodox Cathe- dience was in- necessary. RSVP: wipac@verizon. March 13. Polski Uniwersytet dral, St. John the vited to join the net or [email protected] Ludowy Lecture in the Polish lan- Baptist Church, choirs for a des- For information about artist and and St. Stephen sert reception. guage, Associated Polish Home, program visit www. thekf.org or Church. Special guest soloist was A special feature of this reception 9150 Academy Road. 3:00 p.m. www.wipac.org. Homero Ortiz. was the beginning of a fund raising Speaker: Dr. Krystyna Piotrowska WASHINGTON, D.C. — The After a hearty welcome and drive for a new organ for the Saint Breger. Topic: “Konflikty Miedzy Poles in America Foundation would thank you from Reverend Joseph Adalbert Campus. Donations were Ludzmi, Czy Byc Musza I co z like all to observe the 266th Anni- T. Poggemeyer, the evening be- welcomed and detailed informa- Nimi Zrobic.” Info call (215) 624- versary of Gen. Casimir Pulaski’s gan with each choir alternating tion was available for all to review. 9954. All are invited to attend. Free. birth on March 6, 1745. between instrumental and vocal It is anticipated that the organ will Another Polish-language lecture Not everyone follows the same selections. The familiar koledy cost upwards of $48,000.00 and will be held Sunday, April 10. Dr. date. Most organizations celebrate loved by so many Poles were pre- will greatly enhance the worship Miron Wolnicki will discuss “Eko- the wrong date. sented by the Polish choirs. St. experience of Saint Adalbert. nomiczny Kryzys Ameryki i Spo- “According to records of the Stephen’s choir featured the Hun- — Margaret Dramczyk soby Wyjscia.” Holy Cross Church in Warsaw Po- 20 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • MARCH 2011 • OUR 100th ANNIVERSARY YEAR

REFLECTIONS / OUR CHURCHES From the Pages of the ANNIVERSARY COUNTDOWN Polish American Journal St. Casimir R.C. Church 100 Things Every Polish 1308 WEST DUNHAM, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46619 Historical highlights from REV. PETER PACINI, PASTOR the newspaper and its predecessors American Should Do The Polish American Journal traces its history back 100 FOR 100. We continue our countdown to our to the Polish-language newspaper, Zorza (The Dawn), 100th Anniversary with another 10 items this month. which was published in Pittston, Pennsylvania. Since its In today’s world of lost identity, it is important to know founding, Zorza and its successors — Republika (The who you are, the roots from which you come, and what

PAUL FUJAWA, P.E., S.E. FUJAWA, P.E., PAUL Republic), Gornik Pennsylwanski (The Pennsylvania your background represents. Show pride in your Polish Miner), Republika-Gornik and the Polish American and Polish-American heritage Voice — have provided newly-settled Poles and their ancestors with news about life in America and events in MARCH the Old Country. 21. Experience Polish pączki. Make them, order them The Polish American Journal is — in effect — the or buy them at a Polish bakery. Not jelly doughnuts, Polish immigrant’s logbook. The paper has documented pączki dough is traditionally made with made with virtually every major event in the history of 20th and a small amount of pure grain alcohol – spiritus or 21st century Polish Americana, from the arrival of those rum and filled with plum jam or wild rose hip jam. came here dla chleba (as well as the post-World War 22. Attend one of many public events at the Embassy of II and Solidarity-era immigrations), to the successes of the Republic of Poland in Washington or a Polish their descendents, who today enjoy a life style unimagi- Consulate in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles nable by parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents. 23. Learn the words and melody of Poland’s national anthem “Jeszcze Polska nie zginęła” (Poland Has 1926. An estimated 5,500,000 Poles sign a “declaration Not Yet Perished), and the religious anthem, “Boże, of admiration” consisting of 111 volumes that was given coś Polskę” (God Save Poland). St. Casimir Parish was founded in 1898 by Polish immigrants at the cor- by Poland to the United States on its 150th anniversary 24. Attend a Polish-style pre-Lenten festivity such ner of Dunham and Webster Streets in the Warsawa neighborhood of South of American independence. as Zapusty, Ostatki, Karnawal, Pączki Day or a Bend. Many parishioners worked at nearby factories including Studebaker 1929. Herbert Hoover, who as a college student orga- Pączki Ball for a last bit of merriment before usher- ing in 40 days of fast and penance for Lent. Automobile and Oliver Chill Plow. The current church building was com- nized fundraisers for the benefit of Poland, becomes 25. Try making homemade pierogi: find a relative or pleted in 1924. The parish currently shares clergy with nearby St. Adalbert 31st president of the United States. 1930. First regular broadcast of the weekly Fr. Justin family friend to teach you or organize a pierogi- Parish and a serves a congregations of Polish- and Mexican-Americans. Rosary Hour, now the oldest, making circle – allowing the older generation to The church has Romanesque architecture with Italianate chandeliers. continuously broadcast radio enlighten the younger and pass on this cherished The exterior is red brick in a traditional Polish style. Because of the beau- program in the United States. tradition. tiful and sophisticated design, St. Casimir church building was given the 1931. Statue of Woodrow 26. Take a Polish language class to familiarize yourself highest historical architectural ranking by the Historic Preservation Com- Wilson unveiled in Poland in how to read and write and achieve basic conversa- mission that possibly can be assigned — 13 of 13. There are only a few appreciation for his efforts on tion travel skills. If you can not find an area loca- buildings in all of South Bend that have this designation. Poland’s behalf. tion, take a Polish language course in Poland and St. Casimir celebrates its Polish American heritage in numerous ways. 1934. Death of Madame open a whole new world of communication. One example is its annual celebration of Mikolaj, a special Polish dinner Sklodowska Curie, 66, in 27. Attend Droga Krzyżowa (Stations of the Cross) and feast. On the Eve of the Feast of St. Nicholas, the parish celebrates with France, Nobel Prize winner participate with Ojcze nasz (“The Lord’s Prayer”), pierogi, noodles, roast beef, herring and breads. After the meal, parishio- chemist who discovered ra- Zdrowaś Maryjo (“Hail Mary”), Chwała Ojcu ners sing “koledy,” that is, Christmas carols. Then, St. Nicholas pays a visit dium and polonium. (“Glory Be to the Father”) and the response, “Jezu to the children, bringing fruit, candy, and prayer cards. 1935. Death of Polish Head Chryste, zmiłuj się nad nami” (Christ, Have mercy St. Casimir annually celebrates Forty Hours’ Devotion for the feast of of State Jozef Pilsudski, 67, CURIE on us.). its patron saint. general, leader in the 1916 28. Read The Polish Way: A Thousand-Year History of The current pastor, Rev. Peter J. Pacini, C.S.C., was appointed July 1, Polish independence, prime minister (1926-28, 1930), the Poles and their Culture by Adam Zamoyski. 2010. in Warsaw. He is buried in Wawel Cathedral in Krakow. 29. Join a Polish church, choir, dance troupe, club, or- 1939. Without declaring war, Nazi Germany attacks ganization or foundation and be connected to your As part of our 100th year observations, we would like to reflect on the great houses Poland, which becomes the first country in Europe to heritage. of worship built by Polish Americans. We ask our readers to provide us with a photo resist armed aggression. World War II begins. Soviet 30. Participate in the uniquely Polish ceremony Gorz- and a paragraph or two on the parish. While we appreciate full histories, we do not Russian troops attacked Poland on the east border, in kie Żale (Bitter Lamentations). have space to print them. Please provide us with a photo or two of the interior and/ For tips on how to accomplish these items: reci- or exterior. We can accept digital photos via e-mail if they are of high resolution (300 violation of Nazi-Soviet non-aggression pact. Soviets dpi or greater). Please include: Name of church, year opened (year closed if no longer begin occupation of western territories. Warsaw fell the pes, music, lyrics, online and store contacts inquire open), street and city, any identifiable people in the photo, and any special memory to Nazis. ... In Black Hills, North Dakota, Korczak Zi- at: [email protected] or check: www.pajtoday. you may have of the church. Additional information may include: pastor, school sta- olkowski, sculptor assists in sculpting Mount Rushmore blogspot.com. tus, or, if closed, name us last pastor, name of new merged parish, etc. All denomina- for a brief period before taking on his own project, a —Edited and compiled by Staś Kmieć from con- tions welcome. monument to the Lokota Indian chief, Crazy Horse. tributors to be announced in the anniversary edition.

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