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HE KRAINI A N EEKLY T PublishedU by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profitW association Vol. LXV No. 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 13, 1997 $1.25/$2 in Ukraine Justice Minister at odds Ukraine and NAT O sign partnership charter with acting prime minister by Roman Woronowycz Kyiv Press Bureau over anti-corruption drive KYIV — Ukraine and NATO entered into a historic special relationship on July 9 when President Leonid by Roman Woronowycz Kuchma and the leaders of the 16 NATO countries Kyiv Press Bureau signed the “Charter on a Distinctive Partnership between the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and Ukraine.” KYIV — Ukraine’s Minister of Justice Serhii It was a “day for Ukraine,” said Anton Buteiko, Holovatyi on July 8 accused factions within the Cabinet Ukraine’s vice minister for foreign affairs, speaking at a of Ministers of attempting to sabotage his anti-corrup- press conference in Kyiv. “I cannot remember a day in tion effort. He also made public a feud between himself history when all the political leaders of Europe, the and Acting Prime Minister Vasyl Durdynets, who had United States and Canada spoke extensively only about publicly chastised the justice minister at a Cabinet of Ukraine,” explained Mr. Buteiko, who played a key role Ministers meeting over the pace of reforms. in the negotiations that led to the charter. “The battle against corruption has hit a critical point. The signing occurred at the summit in Madrid, where Inaction by government leaders tells me that there is no the prime ministers and presidents of the NATO coun- desire to see the program implemented,” Mr. Holovatyi tries gathered on July 8-9 for their annual consultations. told reporters. It followed by a day the equally historic invitation to He said he could not state specifically who was Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic to become full derailing the process. “I am not able to give you NATO members. specifics because of the position I hold,” said Mr. President Kuchma, speaking to Ukrainian reporters Holovatyi, but declared that after a meeting he has upon his arrival in Madrid, said “Ukraine has obtained requested with President Leonid Kuchma he may be what it wanted,” according to Interfax-Ukraine. more forthcoming. But the four-page document does not give Ukraine Mr. Holovatyi is the father of the “Clean Hands” military treaty status with NATO, which Ukraine had anti-corruption program, which he conceived and then originally pushed for. It does, however, carry the status developed after President Kuchma expressed support Sergy Spasokukotsky/UNIAR of a politically legal document much like the Helsinki for it. The program foresees a step-by-step implementa- Accords, signed by 35 countries in August 1975 to N A T O Secretary General Javier Solana and President tion of programs to ferret out the corrupt elements in monitor human rights enforcement. “The charter makes Leonid Kuchma of Ukraine during a recent meeting in government and to reorganize various sectors of gov- the 16 subjects that signed it responsible for its enforce- Kyiv. ernment to make them more accountable for their ment,” explained Mr. Buteiko. He also said that docu- actions and less susceptible to criminal activity. will not position nuclear weapons on the territories of ment will not need ratification by any Parliament. Minister Holovatyi said many government ministries its new members. In addition, there are various enumer- The charter re-emphasizes the obligations and com- have moved slowly to meet target dates for reviewing ations of specific means and areas of consultation and mitments undertaken by the NATO countries and worker performances and implementing guidelines that cooperation, including a provision that Ukraine will Ukraine in the United Nations Charter, the Helsinki were developed in the anti-corruption campaign have a military liaison mission as part of the Ukrainian Final Act and by the Organization for Security and launched by President Kuchma on April 10. Of the 21 mission in Brussels, where NATO has its headquarters. Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), which arose from the targets that were to have been met by July 1, seven have After the signing ceremony, President Kuchma not. Helsinki Accords. Most notably, the document reads explained that the most important item in the charter, in “Government funds are not being allocated, officials that NATO members and Ukraine recognize that “the his opinion, is NATO’s explicit recognition of Ukraine in the executive branch are providing only superficial security of all states in the OSCE area are indivisible, as a Central-Eastern European nation. “This is a key responses to our inquiries, and the implementation of that no state should pursue its security at the expense of issue of the document,” he said, according to Interfax- many measures has been delayed,” explained the justice that of another state.” Ukraine. The charter wording reads: “... Noting minister. The charter also mentions the Budapest Accord of NATO’s positive role in maintaining peace ... and its Mr. Holovatyi said he has been stymied in his efforts 1994, in which NATO members, the United States, the openness for cooperation with the new democracies of almost from day one. United Kingdom and France, along with Russia, gave Central and Eastern Europe, an inseparable part of Drafts of the document had been disseminated to the Ukraine security assurances against nuclear attack. which is Ukraine.” various Cabinet ministries for review and feedback in However, the charter does not offer such assurances Later that day President Kuchma expounded on what from NATO itself. such recognition meant. “As President Jacques Chirac (Continued on page 7) Furthermore, the charter assures Ukraine that NATO told me,” he said, “ ‘We cannot allow anything to hap- pen to Ukraine. We will defend it both by political and economic methods.’ ” U k r a i n e ’s population drops precipitously All 16 leaders of NATO as well as NATO Secretary General Javier Solana spoke at the charter signing, rec- by Roman Woronowycz declined by 3.5 years down to 61.2 years of age, and ognizing Ukraine’s integral role in maintaining security Kyiv Press Bureau for females to 72.7 years. Almost one-quarter (24.3 in Europe and urging Ukraine to continue its economic percent) of reported deaths in that time are among reform effort. All were generous with praise in their KYIV — Ukraine has experienced a precipitous working-age individuals. The most prevalent causes statements. decline in its population since independence, according of death among able-bodied individuals are various According to Interfax-Ukraine, Canada’s Prime to Ukraine’s chief health official. traumas, accidents, malignancies and disorders of the Minister Jean Chrétien noted that more than 1 million “During the last six years Ukraine’s population has circulatory, respiratory and digestive systems. Canadians are ethnically Ukrainian, and that Canada declined by 1.15 million,” said Andrii Serdiuk, The health minister underscored the adverse effects was the first country to recognize an independent Ukraine’s minister of health, on July 8. on health that low-grade food stuffs and the popularity Ukraine. He said that what now needs to be done in Speaking at a Verkhovna Rada “Government Day” of moonshine distilled spirits were having on the pop- Ukraine-NATO relations is to create the machinery for session dedicated to the state of Ukraine’s health, Dr. ulation. consultations. “Ukraine has strengthened her position in Serdiuk blamed the decline on a steady rise in the mor- Also on the increase is the incidence of infectious the Euro-Atlantic space and presents today a corner- tality rate and a simultaneous decline in the birth rate. diseases; 8.5 million cases were registered last year, stone of security,” said Mr. Chrétien. Ukraine’s Ministry of Statistics puts Ukraine’s cur- said Dr. Serdiuk. France’s President Jacques Chirac said, “We are rent population at 50.9 million. He also pointed out that there are 1.3 million disabled holding our hand out to a new partner,” and praised Minister Serdiuk said that in the past six years the persons in Ukraine today – 60 percent of whom are of Ukraine’s peacekeeping effort in Bosnia. average life expectancy at birth for males had working age. Disabled children number 135,000. (Continued on page 7) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 13, 1997 No. 28

NEWS ANALYSIS Ukraine changes prime minister, again Kravchuk tapped for advisory panel the plan to hold land exercises there. At by Taras Kuzio mistakes as well as deny that there were one point, an anonymous spokesperson any grounds for a change of government. KYIV — President Leonid Kuchma claiming to represent Crimean prostitutes A July 2 presidential decree released After being unable to reach a “non- on July 7 authorized the creation of a said that her colleagues would refuse to Pavlo Lazarenko from the post of Prime aggression treaty,” as the Kyiv newspa- State Committee on Administrative accept NATO soldiers and sailors as Minister of Ukraine after only one year per Zerkalo Nedeli put it, the presidential Reform and appointed former President clients. The U.S. Sixth Fleet and other in office. He is the sixth prime minister decree merely talked of Mr. Lazarenko’s Leonid Kravchuk as chairman. The com- NATO navies will still carry out sea to have led the Ukrainian government health as the reason for his resignation. mittee’s mission is to develop concepts maneuvers off the Crimean coast in an since it became an independent state in Now there are two major questions: and strategies as to administrative operation named “Sea Breeze.” (RFE/RL January 1992 – roughly one new prime Who are the likely candidates for prime reforms, introduce rational administrative Newsline) minister each year. None of them, includ- minister? Will they introduce anything divisions and propose ways to restructure ing outgoing Mr. Lazarenko, were radical radical in the socio-economic field? Any the state financial system. Mr. Kravchuk Interest rates lowered to record 18 percent reformers. During the same period of new prime minister, coming in on the eve hinted that entire ministries and depart- KYIV — The National Bank of time there were 11 first vice prime minis- of parliamentary and presidential elec- ments could be dissolved and that the ters and 28 vice prime ministers. Ukraine on July 8 lowered interest rates tions, must have three qualities: loyalty committee’s proposals should be ready from 21 percent to 18 percent. The move This rapid turnover in personnel has to the president, acceptability to the by the end of the year. (Eastern damaged Ukraine’s economic transition is seen as a positive one and the rate now Parliament and loyalty to the Kuchma Economist) stands lower than at any time in the last in two areas. First, through a lack of con- policy since 1995 of a “state-regulated sistency on the part of government and NATO-Ukraine Crimea exercises moved few years. Lower interest rates may help transition to a social-market economy.” state policy in the socio-economic fields. Ukrainian businesspeople obtain sorely These conditions will be difficult to ful- Secondly, it has served to damage KYIV — The Defense Ministry needed credit, according to NBU offi- fill because most Ukrainian prime minis- Ukraine’s credibility vis-à-vis interna- announced on July 7 that Ukraine has cials. (Eastern Economist) ters since 1992, Mr. Kuchma included, tional financial institutions and potential decided not to hold land exercises with had also used their posts as presidential Camp children struck by mystery illness foreign investors. That credibility was NATO on the Crimean peninsula in campaign headquarters. It is difficult to already severely damaged by the August. A ministry spokesman told jour- KHARKIV — Fifty-six children and find any candidate with the support of Verkhovna Rada’s cancellation of tax nalists that the military had decided to one adult were hospitalized on July 7 as a over 220 members of Parliament. benefits for joint ventures, removed from move the exercises elsewhere because result of poisoning at the “Lisova Kazka” Serhii Holovatyi, the young, energetic the company profit tax law, which went Crimea lacks the necessary infrastruc- children’s camp near the city. The cause and reformist minister of justice, has into effect on July 1. ture. A spokesman for the U.S. Sixth of the poisoning has not yet been deter- been touted as a candidate. But he, like The entire saga of Mr. Lazarenko’s Fleet confirmed that the U.S. has agreed mined. The camp has been isolated and Boris Nemtsov in Russia, is still too radi- dismissal reflected a scenario reminiscent to the change. He said he was unaware of the Kharkiv procurator has started an cal for most national deputies. of the Soviet era. On June 19, the same the reason for the switch. Pro-Russian official investigation. No fatalities were Acting Prime Minister Durdynets, day that an International Monetary Fund groups in Crimea have recently protested reported. (UT-2, Eastern Economist) head of the State Committee on delegation arrived in Kyiv to discuss a Corruption and Organized Crime, could new loan for Ukraine and only a few be another logical candidate, although he days after the prime minister returned is considered to be rather weak. from a tour of Canada in search of busi- An appeal from the city of Dnipropetrovsk Four other potential candidates are ness contracts, President Leonid Kuchma Oleh Diomin, chairman of the Kharkiv Below is an appeal from the Dnipropetrovsk City Administration for aid related to issued a decree appointing First Vice Oblast State Administration; Vadym the June 6 landslide in that city, which left thousands of persons homeless and many Prime Minister Vasyl Durdynets as act- Hetman, head of the Interbank Currency others without basic utilities. It was submitted by the City Administration through the ing prime minister “for the duration of Exchange (and a close ally of Viktor Embassies of Ukraine to the United States and Canada. Prime Minister Lazarenko’s illness.” Yushchenko, chairman of the National This was curious because only the day A terrible disaster took place in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine, on June 6, 1997. Due to a Bank of Ukraine); Volodymyr Horbulin, before Mr. Lazarenko had seemed per- landslide, a multi-story apartment building, a nursery and a school were completely secretary of the National Security and fectly healthy meeting striking coal min- destroyed. A number of other apartment houses were also damaged. More than 2,500 Defense Council; and Ivan Pliushch, for- ers in Kyiv. people were left homeless, many of whom are at present left without clothes and fur- mer chairman of Parliament (1990- The claim that Mr. Lazarenko was too niture. Utilities and communications facilities were destroyed. 1994). ill to perform his duties enabled Of these potential candidates, Messrs. A special state committee has been created to liquidate the consequences of the dis- President Kuchma to avoid demanding aster. The city is working on the problem 24 hours daily and the victims have been his immediate resignation which would Diomin and Pliushch are both members of the pro-presidential National given temporary housing and food. have led to the resignation, of the entire The people who were left homeless need immediate financial help and also have to Cabinet of Ministers. Although Mr. Democratic Party. The Verkhovna Rada would be unlikely to approve of Messrs. be fed and clothed. The city is in urgent financial need to buy housing facilities, for Lazarenko was diagnosed with vein vari- the immediate construction of buildings and the reconstruction of utilities and com- cosity and chronic thrombophlebitis, his Holovayi and Hetman, because of their support for radical reform, or Mr. munications. There is a need for construction materials. Special technical equipment condition was never described as serious. is needed to build a dike and reinforcing wall and for deep earth observation in the The manner in which Mr. Kuchma tack- Horbulin, whose appointment would sig- nal that the government had come under vicinity of the catastrophe. led the PM’s dismissal reflected his fear Any help and assistance will be very much appreciated. Please accept our gratitude. of openly sacking Mr. Lazarenko and the control of the powerful Security thereby causing a rupture with a power- Council. Messrs. Messrs. Durdynets, Diomin or Pliushch would all be accept- Mykola Shvets ful regional clan tied to the energy sector Mayor of the City of Dnipropetrovsk whose support the president may need able to the Parliament. during the elections. Hence the decree President Kuchma – who, according to Contributions may be sent to: releasing the PM was only issued after a the Constitution, has to appoint a new Prime Minister within 60 days – Banker’s Trust Company ìÍÒÓˆ·‡ÌÍ meeting last Saturday failed to patch up New York Ï. ÑÌ¥ÔÓÔÂÚÓ‚Ò¸Í their differences and Mr. Lazarenko him- promised to present a new prime minister within the next 10 days. Swift: BKT RUS 33 aoc 1070892 self then petitioned for his own resigna- acc 04094040 å¥Ò¸Í‚ËÍÓÌÍÓÏ tion. Why had Mr. Kuchma waited so long Mr. Lazarenko will not disappear from to dismiss Mr. Lazarenko? 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The Ukrainian Weekly Staff editors: Roman Woronowycz (Kyiv) • First, the growing perception both at P.O. Box 346 and Andrij Kudla Wynnyckyj (To r o n t o ) home and abroad of Ukraine’s poor record Jersey City, NJ 07303 Taras Kuzio is a research fellow at the on combating corruption and of a govern- Center for Russian and East European ment tainted by corrupt practices. The The Ukrainian Weekly, July 13, 1997, No. 28, Vol. LXV Studies at the University of Birmingham Copyright © 1997 The Ukrainian Weekly and editor of Ukraine Business Review. (Continued on page 13) No. 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 13, 1997 3 FOR THE RECORD: NATO-Ukraine Charter on a Distinctive Partnership Following is the text of the Charter on a Distinctive Ukraine reaffirms its determination to carry forward its Committees as mutually agreed; Partnership Between the North Atlantic Treaty defense reforms, to strengthen democratic and civilian con- • reciprocal high-level visits; Organization and Ukraine, signed in Madrid on July 9. trol of the armed forces, and to increase their interoperabili- • mechanisms for military cooperation, including peri- ty with the forces of NATO and Partner countries. NATO odic meetings with NATO Chiefs of Defense and activi- I. Building an Enhanced reaffirms its support for Ukraine’s efforts in these areas. ties within the framework of the enhanced Partnership for NATO-Ukraine Relationship Ukraine welcomes NATO’s continuing and active adap- Peace program; tation to meet the changing circumstances of Euro-Atlantic • a military liaison mission of Ukraine will be established The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and its security, and its role, in cooperation with other international as part of a Ukrainian mission to NATO in Brussels. NATO member-states and Ukraine, hereinafter referred to as organizations such as the OSCE, the European Union, the retains the right reciprocally to establish a NATO military NATO and Ukraine, Council of Europe and the Western European Union in pro- liaison mission in Kyiv. • building on a political commitment at the highest level; moting Euro-Atlantic security and fostering a general cli- Meetings will normally take place at NATO • recognizing the fundamental changes in the security mate of trust and confidence in Europe. Headquarters in Brussels. Under exceptional circumstances, environment in Europe which have inseparably linked the they may be convened elsewhere, including in Ukraine, as security of every state to that of all the others; III. Areas for Consultation and/or Cooperation mutually agreed. Meetings, as a rule, will take place on the • determined to strengthen mutual trust and cooperation between NATO and Ukraine basis of an agreed calendar. in order to enhance security and stability, and to cooperate NATO and Ukraine consider their relationship as an in building a stable, peaceful and undivided Europe; Reaffirming the common goal of implementation of a evolving, dynamic process. To ensure that they are devel- • stressing the profound transformation undertaken by broad range of issues for consultation and cooperation, oping their relationship and implementing the provisions NATO since the end of the Cold War and its continued NATO and Ukraine commit themselves to develop and of this Charter to the fullest extent possible, the North adaptation to meet the changing circumstances of Euro- strengthen their consultation and/or cooperation in the areas Atlantic Council will periodically meet with Ukraine as Atlantic security, including its support, on a case-by-case described below. In this regard, NATO and Ukraine reaf- the NATO-Ukraine Commission, as a rule not less than basis, of new missions of peacekeeping operations carried firm their commitment to the full development of the EAPC twice a year. The NATO-Ukraine Commission will not out under the authority of the United Nations Security and the enhanced PFP. This includes Ukrainian participa- duplicate the functions of other mechanisms described in Council or the responsibility of the OSCE; tion in operations, including peacekeeping operations, on a this Charter, but instead would meet to assess broadly the • welcoming the progress achieved by Ukraine and look- case-by-case basis, under the authority of the U.N. Security implementation of the relationship, survey planning for the ing forward to further steps to develop its democratic insti- Council, or the responsibility of the OSCE, and, if CJTF are future, and suggest ways to improve or further develop tutions, to implement radical economic reforms, and to used in such cases, Ukrainian participation in them at an cooperation between NATO and Ukraine. deepen the process of integration with the full range of early stage on a case-by-case basis, subject to decisions by NATO and Ukraine will encourage expanded dialogue European and Euro-Atlantic structures; the North Atlantic Council on specific operations. and cooperation between the North Atlantic Assembly and • noting NATO’s positive role in maintaining peace and Consultations between NATO and Ukraine will cover the Verkhovna Rada. stability in Europe and in promoting greater confidence and issues of common concern, such as: transparency in the Euro-Atlantic area, and its openness for • political and security related subjects, in particular the V. Cooperation for a More Secure Europe cooperation with the new democracies of Central and development of Euro-Atlantic security and stability, includ- Eastern Europe, an inseparable part of which is Ukraine; ing the security of Ukraine; NATO Allies will continue to support Ukrainian sover- • convinced that an independent, democratic and stable • conflict prevention, crisis management, peace sup- eignty and independence, territorial integrity, democratic Ukraine is one of the key factors for ensuring stability in port, conflict resolution and humanitarian operations, tak- development, economic prosperity and its status as a non- Central and Eastern Europe, and the continent as a whole; ing into account the roles of the United Nations and the nuclear weapon state, and the principle of inviolability of • mindful of the importance of a strong and enduring OSCE in this field; frontiers, as key factors of stability and security in Central relationship between NATO and Ukraine and recognizing • the political and defense aspects of nuclear, biological and Eastern Europe and in the continent as a whole. the solid progress made, across a broad range of activities, and chemical non-proliferation; NATO and Ukraine will develop a crisis consultative to develop an enhanced and strengthened relationship • disarmament and arms control issues, including those mechanism to consult together whenever Ukraine perceives between NATO and Ukraine on the foundations created by related to the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in a direct threat to its territorial integrity, political indepen- the Joint Press Statement of September 14, 1995; Europe (CFE Treaty), the Open Skies Treaty and confi- dence, or security. • determined to further expand and intensify their dence- and security-building measures in the 1994 Vienna NATO welcomes and supports the fact that Ukraine cooperation in the framework of the Euro-Atlantic D o c u m e n t ; received security assurances from all five nuclear-weapon Partnership Council, including the enhanced Partnership • arms exports and related technology transfers; states parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of for Peace program; • combating drug-trafficking and terrorism. Nuclear Weapons (NPT) as a non-nuclear weapon state • welcoming their practical cooperation within Areas for consultation and cooperation, in particular party to the NPT, and recalls the commitments undertaken IFOR/SFOR and other peacekeeping operations on the terri- through joint seminars, joint working groups and other by the United States and the United Kingdom, together tory of the former Yugoslavia; cooperative programs, will cover a broad range of topics, with Russia, and by France unilaterally, which took the • sharing the view that the opening of the Alliance to new such as: historic decision in Budapest in 1994 to provide Ukraine members, in accordance with Article 10 of the Washington • civil emergency planning and disaster preparedness; with security assurances as a non-nuclear weapon state Treaty, is directed at enhancing the stability of Europe, and • civil-military relations, democratic control of the armed party to the NPT. the security of all countries in Europe without recreating forces and Ukrainian defense reform; Ukraine’s landmark decision to renounce nuclear dividing lines; • defense planning, budgeting, policy, strategy and weapons and to accede to the NPT as a non-nuclear weapon are committed, on the basis of this Charter, to further national security concepts; state greatly contributed to the strengthening of security and broaden and strengthen their cooperation and to develop a • defense conversion; stability in Europe and has earned Ukraine special stature in distinctive and effective partnership, which will promote • NATO-Ukraine military cooperation and interoper- the world community. NATO welcomes Ukraine’s decision further stability and common democratic values in Central a b i l i t y ; to support the indefinite extension of the NPT and its contri- and Eastern Europe. • economic aspects of security; bution to the withdrawal and dismantlement of nuclear • science and technology issues; weapons which were based on its territory. II. Principles for the Development • environmental security issues, including nuclear safety; Ukraine’s strengthened cooperation with NATO will of NATO-Ukraine Relations • aerospace research and development, through AGARD; enhance and deepen the political dialogue between Ukraine • civil-military coordination of air traffic management and the members of the Alliance on a broad range of securi- NATO and Ukraine will base their relationship on the and control. ty matters, including on nuclear issues. This will contribute principles, obligations and commitments under international In addition, NATO and Ukraine will explore to the to the improvement of the over-all security environment in law and international instruments, including the United broadest possible degree the following areas for coopera- Europe. NATO and Ukraine note the entry into force of the Nations Charter, the Helsinki Final Act and subsequent t i o n : CFE Flank Document on 15 May 1997. NATO and OSCE documents. Accordingly, NATO and Ukraine reaf- • armaments cooperation (beyond the existing CNAD Ukraine will continue to cooperate on issues of mutual firm their commitment to: d i a l o g u e ) ; interest such as CFE adaptation. • the recognition that security of all states in the OSCE • military training, including PFP exercises on Ukrainian NATO and Ukraine intend to improve the operation of area is indivisible, that no state should pursue its security at territory and NATO support for the Polish-Ukrainian peace- the CFE treaty in a changing environment and, through that, the expense of that of another state, and that no state can keeping battalion; the security of each state party, irrespective of whether it regard any part of the OSCE region as its sphere of influ- • promotion of defense cooperation between Ukraine and belongs to a political-military alliance. They share the view e n c e ; its neighbors. that the presence of foreign troops on the territory of a par- • refrain from the threat or use of force against any state Other areas for consultation and cooperation may be add- ticipating state must be in conformity with international law, in any manner inconsistent with the United Nations Charter ed, by mutual agreement, on the basis of experience gained. the freely expressed consent of the host state or a relevant or Helsinki Final Act principles guiding participating States; Given the importance of information activities to decision of the United Nations Security Council. • the inherent right of all states to choose and to imple- improve reciprocal knowledge and understanding, NATO Ukraine welcomes the statement by NATO members that ment freely their own security arrangements, and to be free has established an Information and Documentation Center “enlarging the Alliance will not require a change in NATO’s to choose or change their security arrangements, including in Kyiv. The Ukrainian side will provide its full support to current nuclear posture and, therefore, NATO countries have treaties of alliance, as they evolve; the operation of the center in accordance with the no intention, no plan and no reason to deploy nuclear • respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity and Memorandum of Understanding between NATO and the weapons on the territory of new members nor any need to political independence of all other states, for the inviola- Government of Ukraine signed at Kyiv on May 7, 1997. change any aspect of NATO’s nuclear posture or nuclear bility of frontiers, and the development of good-neighbor- policy – and do not foresee any future need to do so.” ly relations; IV. Practical Arrangements for Consultation NATO member-states and Ukraine will continue fully to • the rule of law, the fostering of democracy, political and Cooperation between NATO and Ukraine implement all agreements on disarmament, non-prolifera- pluralism and a market economy; tion and arms control and confidence-building measures • human rights and the rights of persons belonging to Consultation and cooperation as set out in this Charter they are part of. national minorities; will be implemented through: The present Charter takes effect upon its signature. • the prevention of conflicts and settlement of dis- • NATO-Ukraine meetings at the level of the North The present Charter is established in two originals in the putes by peaceful means in accordance with UN and Atlantic Council at intervals to be mutually agreed; English, French, and Ukrainian languages, all three texts OSCE principles. • NATO-Ukraine meetings with appropriate NATO having equal validity. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 13, 1997 No. 28 Ostroh Academy students Ukrainian community fetes Joseph Lesawyer by Mary E. Pressey receive Kopach Scholarships NEW YORK – On June 8, despite a by Oksana Zakydalsky day of graduations, weddings and ceme- tery pilgrimages, the turnout for Joseph TORONTO – Approximately 15 months Lesawyer’s testimonial banquet held at ago, a scholarship fund in honor of Dr. the Sheraton New York Hotel was an Oleksandra Kopach was established and outstanding success as many friends and the first scholarships from this fund have organization members came to pay trib- been awarded to Ostroh Academy students ute to this community leader for his life- in Ukraine. long contributions to various Ukrainian Last year, on April 27, 1996, former stu- causes. The dinner was sponsored by the dents of the Hryhoriy Skovoroda Ukrainian Ukrainian Institute of America, School in Toronto held a dinner in honor of Ukrainian Congress Committee of Dr. Oleksandra Kopach, a pioneer in the America and Ukrainian National field of Ukrainian secondary education in Association. Canada. Organized by Dr. Kopach in 1951, The afternoon vibrated with much the Skovoroda Ukrainian School in interest, resonating with seriousness and Toronto, a five-year secondary school, was lightheartedness. Walter Nazarewicz, the the first of its kind in Canada. In addition to dinner committee chairman, a member of former students, the dinner’s sponsors the board of directors of the Ukrainian included the Shevchenko Scientific Society, Institute, opened the program by wel- the Writers’ Association Slovo, Ukrainian coming the guests and introduced the Writers for Children and the Ukrainian personable master of ceremonies, Julian Canadian School Board – all organizations Kulas, member of the Chicago UCCA’s in which Dr. Kopach has been active. Although, it has been almost 20 years executive board. The invocation fol- since Dr. Kopach retired from teaching, lowed by the Rev. Roman Tarnawsky of and the Skovoroda School closed in St. Volodymy Orthodox Cathedral, who 1978, more than 250 former students represented Archbishop Antony. showed up at the dinner to honor their Following a luncheon in an elegant Longtime community leader Joseph Lesawyer (right) accepts a plaque presented former director and teacher and letters setting decorated with candelabra and by Walter Baranetsky, president of the Ukrainian Institute of America. and greetings were received from around roses the guests witnessed a superb musical program executed by the Lesia the world. That evening the Dr. has always hit home runs in all his life’s and dedicated wife, Mary. Hrabova, soprano, Oleh Chmyr, bari- Oleksandra Kopach Scholarship Fund endeavors,” said Mr. Polche. In recognition and appreciation of Mr. tone, and Volodymyr Vynnytsky, pianist. received its first donation. The principal speaker was Walter Lesawyer’s services and innumerable The guest speakers constituted a roster On the recommendation of the rector Baranetsky, president of the Ukrainian contributions to the Ukrainian communi- of well-known organization leaders of Ostroh Academy, Prof. Ihor Institute of America, who spoke elo- ty, two plaques were presented to him, Pasichnyk, the money donated from the whose remarks encompassed the work of quently of Mr. Lesawyer’s special contri- one by Mr. Lozynsky, on behalf of the fund was divided into $100 scholarships. the honoree. One could not help but see bution to the institute’s success since its UCCA, the other by Mr. Baranetsky on The recipients were chosen by a special the delight in Mr. Lesawyer’s counte- inception in 1954, as well as his many behalf of the UIA. committee which included Bohdan nance upon hearing all the honors activities in the Ukrainian community. Presented also by the master of cere- Kolos from Toronto as the representa- bestowed upon him, even though he has Mr. Baranetsky observed: “Being monies were myriad congratulatory letters tive of the Dr. Oleksandra Kopach been awarded numerous prior honors and born, raised and educated in the United and telegrams, among others, warm greet- Scholarship Committee. Sixteen recipi- awards – among them the Shevchenko States, Joseph Lesawyer retained the love ings from President Bill Clinton, ents were awarded the scholarships at a Freedom Award, the World Congress of instilled in him by his Ukrainian émigré Ambassador Yuri Shcherbak (who could special ceremony on January 28, in Free Ukrainians Award and the parents to his Ukrainian heritage, which not attend as the main speaker due to ill Ukraine. The recipients of the scholarships Ukrainian Institute Recognition Award. he not only preserved and cherished, but health), Bishop Basil Losten, Ambassador were: Hryhoriy Oliynyk, Ihor Pokhleba, Guest speakers Askold Lozynskyj, enriched by perfecting his Ukrainian lan- Roman Popadiuk, and Michael Starr, for- Serhiy Hlynianchuk (department of histo- president of the Ukrainian Congress guage and involving himself in the orga- mer Canadian minister of the department of ry); Eduard Balashov, Serhiy Onoshko, Committee, and Stefan Hawrysz, chair- nized life of Ukrainian Americans, in the l a b o r . Natalia Hrynevych, Halyna Tkachuk, man of the Auditing Committee of the defense of human rights in Ukraine and In conclusion, the honoree expressed Tetiana Brui (department of economics); Ukrainian National Association, touched the struggle for the rights of Ukrainian his heartfelt thanks to all the guests for Natalia Vetvinska, Oksana Brydko, upon the honoree’s invaluable counsel people to self-determination.” attending and to the speakers for their Roman Tereshchuk, Iryna Krasnovska, and profound dedication to organiza- Spanning a life of civic and national kind remarks, and elaborated briefly on Olha Barylko, Tetiana Tovshchuk, Natalia tions. Their words of praise were a con- work for over three-quarters of a century, some of his activities and experiences Kibita, Iryna Ostrovska. stant reminder of how much time and Mr. Lesawyer’s ability to grasp situations during his crusade for Ukrainian causes. Located in the ancient town of Ostroh in effort were expended by this public ser- predictably, has invariably thrust him As he put it, none of his good works Rivne Oblast, the Ostroh Higher Collegium vant and leader. into many leadership positions. To men- would have borne fruit without the dedi- was created in 1994, and renamed the Speaking on behalf of the Democratic tion a few, he held positions as an execu- cated effort of thousands involved in Ostroh Academy in 1996, as the successor Party, Marcanthony Datzkiwsky, presi- tive in the Ukrainian Youth League of those his undertakings. of the Ostroh Academy founded 420 years dent of the Ukrainian American North America, executive vice-president He also gratefully acknowledged the ago by Prince Konstantyn Ostrozsky. Its Democratic Association of Essex County, of the World Congress of Free efforts of Walter Nazarewicz, Walter working languages are Ukrainian and New Jersey, and Helen Cheloc, chairlady Ukrainians, president of Ukrainian Baranetsky, Mary Pressey, Andrew English and it attracts students from all of of the Ukrainian American Democrats of National Association for 17 years, execu- Paschak and Harry Polche, dinner commit- Ukraine. It is an affiliate of the Kyiv- New Jersey, noted Mr. Lesawyer’s dedi- tive director of the Shevchenko tee members, and Jaroslav Kryshtalsky, Mohyla Academy. cation to Democratic causes. Memorial Committee, national chairman Natalie Chuma and Bill Chirash for their The Dr. Oleksandra Kopach Scholarship Representing the Ukrainian American of Ukrainian American Democrats. He help in making the event a cherished occa- Committee (Tania Onyschuk, Marika Veterans, Sir Harry Polche, a Knight of was also a leader in the real estate busi- s i o n . Hurko and Taras Zakydalsky) hopes to pro- St. Gregory, briefly depicted Mr. ness, and an active member of scores of In closing, Msgr. Leon Mosko, repre- vide scholarships to Ostroh students on an Lesawyer’s life in the U.S. armed forces other civic American and Ukrainian senting Bishop Losten of the Ukrainian annual basis and invites former students in World War II and his prowess as a organizations. To be fair, however, it Catholic Diocese of Stamford, Conn., and friends of Dr. Kopach to send their baseball player – careers in which he should be noted that Mr. Lesawyer’s suc- expressed his gratitude to the honoree donations to: Dr. Oleksandra Kopach excelled by winning a Bronze Star Medal cess in these undertakings was not his and his devoted wife, and conferred upon Scholarship Fund, 505 Annette Street, for meritorious service and hitting home alone. 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Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund 272 Old Short Hills Road, Short Hills, New Jersey 07078 • 201-376-5140 No. 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 13, 1997 5 Ve rnon plaque ack n owledges unjust internment of “enemy aliens” by Stefan Lemieszewski VERNON, British Columbia – As children played soccer in MacDonald Park next to the Seaton High School here on a recent sunny Saturday morning they were unaware of the plaque unveiling taking place with- in earshot of their cheers. On June 7, about 150 people gathered to unveil a plaque commemorating the unjust internment by the Canadian government of 8,579 “enemy aliens” in 24 concentration camps across the country in 1914-1920. Over 5,000 of the so-called “enemy aliens” interned were Ukrainians. Another 80,000 individuals (of whom the vast majority were also Ukrainians) were not interned, but were classified as “enemy aliens” and required to report regularly to Canadian officials. The commemorative marker reads: “Vernon Internment Camp. Thousands of Ukrainian Canadians and other European immigrants were unjustly impris- oned as ‘enemy aliens’ during Canada’s first national internment operations of 1914-1920. This plaque is ded- icated to the memory of the men, women and children who were held at the Vernon internment camp, on this location, now known as MacDonald Park, between September 18, 1914, and February 20, 1920.” As they played in MacDonald Park, the children doubt- less were also not aware that both the high school and the soccer field on which they were running were once the site of an internment camp that imprisoned women and children along with their husbands and fathers. The Ukrainian men had been forced to work as cheap laborers in the nearby Edgewood and Mara Lake camps. Some refused the heavy road work and as punishment had their food rations reduced and were placed in solitary con- finement. Twelve internees escaped from the Vernon con- Fred Kohse (left), a survivor of the internment camp in Vernon, with his brother, Gerald. centration camp by digging a 100-foot tunnel under the member of the British Columbia Provincial Legislative Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien’s promise to barbed wire fence. At other camps internees were not so Assembly Dr. April Saunders; the acting mayor of deal with the issue of redress for internees and their lucky, and six paid the ultimate price for their unjust Vernon, Councilor Klaus Tribes; Kari Moore, president descendants remains unfulfilled, despite a unanimous internment when they were killed trying to escape. of the Ukrainian Professional and Business Association’s mandate given by Parliament in 1991. City officials unaware Victoria Branch; Councilor Ron Morgan from the Informative brochures prepared by the UCC’s Vernon Greater Vernon Parks and Recreation District; Borys Branch were distributed to the audience. These contained Playing children are not the only ones ignorant of this Sydoruk of Calgary, representing the UCCLA; and Julia photos of the camps and their internees, and provided his- little-known history. As recently as February, Vernon Stashuk, representing the UCC’s British Columbia torical information. One brochure was particularly rele- city officials had denied there were ever any women and Provincial Council. vant; on its cover was a photo of the military police’s children in the camp nearby. At the June 7 unveiling, The official ceremony was followed by a reception at brigade building fronted by a bed of flowers that spelled they were no doubt surprised when the Vernon camp’s the local Ukrainian Orthodox church hall across the out “Vernon Concentration Camp – 1916 – B.M.P.” – only known survivor, Fred Kohse (internee No. 5019), street, where a display of old newspaper clippings and irrefutable evidence with which to confront anyone who showed up in person to do the honors. other archival material was set up. claims that these were never called concentration camps. The plaque was consecrated jointly by the Revs. Ironically, during the night of June 6, even before the Stories of the internment George Podtepa and Peter Blazuk of the Ukrainian plaque was unveiled, the memorial experienced its first Orthodox Church and the Rev. Volodymyr Bilous of the Gerald Kohse, 69, Fred Kohse’s younger brother, act of vandalism. Someone pulled all the flowers out of Ukrainian Catholic Church. Wreaths were laid by mem- shared anecdotes about the internment related to him in the cairn that stands behind it. Fresh flowers were bers of the Canadian Ukrainian Youth Association his youth by his parents. Ms. Malysh outlined details replanted in time for the ceremony. As Mr. Kohse laid (SUMK) and the Zirka Ukrainian Dancers. about the Vernon concentration camp’s operations another bouquet by the plaque, one could only wonder Mr. Kohse was only 1 year old when he and his mother gleaned from public archives and periodicals of the day. what was going through his mind during his first visit to were interned in 1915. They spent six years in the camp Mr. Sydoruk gave an overview of the community’s the Vernon camp’s site after 77 years. along with his father, Frederick. Mr. Kohse recalls that his project to have plaques placed at internment camp sites For further information about Canada’s national father’s personal assets, including his fishing boat, were (seven of 26 have now been marked). The UCCLA’s internment operations of 1914-1920, visit the website at: confiscated by the Canadian government. To this day, the director of special projects told the audience that http://www.infoukes.com/history Canadian government has never returned such wrongfully confiscated assets to internees or their descendants. Communicating with the outside world Mr. Kohse’s mother, Hilda, was an Englishwoman. Mr. Kohse told The Weekly how she managed to get news of their predicament to the outside world. First, she wrote a formal protest and presented it to camp offi- cials, who tore it up before her eyes. Then, she hid a let- ter in a tennis ball and hurled it over the barbed wire fence to a friend. This letter eventually made its way to the Parliament of England – Canada was still considered a “Dominion of the British Empire” at the time – and the case was raised in the House of Lords in London. Mr. Kohse expressed his conviction this was the rea- son his family was released earlier, albeit by only a few months, than most others who finally regained their freedom in 1920. Nevertheless, for six long years the camp was all the young child could call home. As a reminder of those days the octogenarian treasures a two-foot “swagger stick” given to him by a fellow camp internee. Carved into it are his nickname, “Fritzy,” and the year 1916. Mr. Kohse brought it with him to the ceremony. Key organizers of the commemorative plaque’s unveiling were Roman Chez, president of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress’s Vernon Branch; Andrea Malysh, a Vernon-based researcher; and the Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties Association. Those who attended the ceremony included Liberal

Stefan Lemieszewski is a member of the UCCLA in Vancouver, British Columbia. His e-mail address is: s t e f a n l @ d i r e c t . c a Clergy officiate at consecration of the memorial plaque. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 13, 1997 No. 28

NEWS AND VIEWS TH E UK R A I N I A N WE E K LY No more Ya l t a s When pigs fly..., or a report from the field by Dianna Derhak home of Patty Crowley in glowing terms. Events in Madrid this week marked the start of a new era in Europe as NATO mem- Her visit put to rest years of Communist bers voted to offer membership to three Central European states and signed the Charter For me, Ukraine is a place where programming that portrayed America as on a Distinctive Partnership between the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and dreams have faces. Mine is a privileged a greedy and immoral place. Ukraine. Secretary General Javier Solana called the meeting in Madrid “a defining vantage point. I am charged with the Community Connections gave Judge moment” for the alliance and said it would be remembered as the time when “North responsibility of finding the innovators, Bohdan Poshva a new goal: to create “a America and Europe came together to shape the course of a new century.” creators and dreamers who take risks in little bit of Delaware in Ternopil.” The After the current 16 NATO members voted to invite Poland, the Czech Republic the face of overwhelming obstacles. This judge was so impressed with the sub- and Hungary to join them, President Bill Clinton said “This is a very great day, not isn’t merely a job. It’s a passion. I am stance of the law program that the only for Europe and the United States, not simply for NATO, but indeed, for the cause convinced more than ever that the University of Delaware set up for his of freedom in the aftermath of the Cold War.” And rightfully so, as the decision answers to Ukraine’s big issues are group that he has put together a legal task marked the beginning of the construction of a new framework for security, in what has underfoot, and in the hearts and minds of force of program participants. They are come to be called the “Euro-Atlantic area,” based on openness and partnership. her citizens. meeting regularly and developing an The summit was significant also because, as Secretary of State Madeleine Albright I am one of three field coordinators for action plan to influence legal reform in emphasized, “no European democracy will be excluded because of its position on the Community Connections, a U.S. govern- the oblast and throughout Ukraine. He map.” (It should be noted that the final communiqué specifically mentioned the coun- ment program financed through the has even written a draft law for the tries perceived to be next in line after the first tier of new members: Romania and United States Information Agency Verkhovna Rada on criminal law and Slovenia, as well as the Baltic states.) (USIA) and administered by the procedure based on an American model. In a June editorial we had worried that if NATO caved in to Russia’s demand to International Research and Exchanges I think a program of this nature is stop membership at the borders of the former Warsaw Pact, then Ukraine would once Board (IREX). Together we are part of a important to both Ukraine and the United again be left to fend for itself against its larger neighbor. Now we can worry less. larger IREX/USIA team that believes this States because it touches people’s lives The NATO-Ukraine charter notes that “an independent, democratic and stable program is very significant. We approach in a deeply personal way. Host organiza- Ukraine is one of the key factors for ensuring stability in Central and Eastern Europe, our task with the gusto of an Indiana tions knock themselves out to create and the continent as a whole,” and emphasizes that Ukraine is “an inseparable part” of Jones and the zeal of a Don Quixote. meaningful internship experiences for that region. It affirms that “no state can regard any part of the OSCE region as its The mission of Community Ukrainian participants. Participants, sphere of influence,” lists principles for NATO-Ukraine relations, notes areas of con- Connections is to identify and select by moved by the generosity of their hosts, sultation and cooperation, and provides for practical arrangements for such activity, open competition business, law, govern- feel compelled to do something worthy And, Ukraine did get what Foreign Affairs Minister Hennadii Udovenko had said ment and NGO professionals for short- and worthwhile upon their return. earlier this year it required: confirmation of the openness of the alliance to new term, focused internships in the United IREX and USIA are vehicles for this European democracies, including Ukraine, and “non-acceptance” of any claims for a States. Candidates receive individually endeavor. It is an endeavor that inspires new division of Europe into spheres of influence or domination.” tailored placements by American host all sides to be better and do better. The words of President Clinton in regard to the partnership charter with Ukraine, organizations. The concept is to target Granted, not every player in the scenario were well-chosen: “... we have come to Madrid to build a new Europe, where old and support the efforts of individuals in personifies the highest ideals and hopes divides are bridged by new ties of friendship and cooperation; where we recognize no key sectors who are taking a lead in the for this program. Yet the sheer numbers spheres of influence, but instead the influence of shared ideals. This charter ... wel- process of change in their communities. constitute a critical mass of action-orient- comes Ukraine as our partner in building an undivided Europe. ” Here was a strong Community Connections exposes par- ed voices that can challenge the notion acknowledgement of the failure of Yalta. ticipants to American practices and gives that things in Ukraine should be done a And so, we welcome the results of the Madrid summit, which opened the door to them information, know-how and con- certain way because that is how they three new members and to other members in the future, and firmly shut the door on an tacts. Herein lies the key to action. If the have always been done. era that recognized the discredited concept of “spheres of influence.” As President leaders at the top are slow to respond to The experience of Community Kuchma said: “Madrid ‘97 will undoubtedly go down in history as a city where a burning issues, then why not empower a Connections dramatically changes indi- dividing line left by the Cold War in the very center of Europe was eliminated.” wider segment of the population to take viduals. It opens people to a world of action and agitate for change? possibilities. Resistance falls away, and After completion of the 1996 and 1997 inspiration seeps in. recruitment cycles, over 1,100 Volodia Dron, manager of the Lviv- July Ukrainians will have participated or will based internet service provider Turning the pages back... be slated to participated in the internship International Data Systems, says he has Turning the pages back... programs. The exchange process is been “busy changing everything” since 14 already under way. Groups bound for his return from a business internship with various destinations across the United Megsinet Inc. of Chicago. 1995 Two years ago on July 14, Patriarch Volodymyr (Vasyl States began departing in October 1996. The Uzhorod Sewing Factory has been Romaniuk), a political prisoner persecuted for his religious beliefs American host communities and their a frenzy of activity since Iryna during decades of Soviet repression who later went on to be elected new Ukrainian friends are in the process Diachenko completed her program in of forging personal and professional ties. Syracuse, N.Y., with Liarbury Clothes primate of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Kyiv Patriarchate died at the age of 69. It is also significant to note that the and Eleganza Custom Tailoring. It is Patriarch Volodymyr (the name he chose for himself when he was consecrated a program is first and foremost focused at rumored that personnel training and hierarch of the Church in 1990) was a Ukrainian Orthodox priest and member of the the regions, as Kyiv has been saturated information sessions have become stan- Ukrainian Helsinki Group. In 1992, when the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox with various programs. In the first round dard procedure in her technology and Church merged with the Ukrainian Orthodox Church headed by Metropolitan Filaret, the following cities were included: quality control department. he was consecrated archbishop of Lviv and Sokal, and later became metropolitan of Cherkasy, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, Community Connections is not a one- Chernihiv and Sumy, and a member of the Church’s Holy Sobor (Council). Kharkiv, Khmelnytskyi, Lviv, Mariupol, way street. Many participants have invit- Following the death in June 1993 of Patriarch Mstyslav, Volodymyr was elected in Mykolaiv, Odesa, Poltava, Sevastopol, ed their American families and col- October of that year as the first patriarch of the newly created Ukrainian Orthodox Church Symferopol, Ternopil, Uzhhorod and leagues to Ukraine to experience some – Kyiv Patriarchate. A promoter of unity between the Orthodox Churches in Ukraine, Zaporizhia. The next round will include Ukrainian hospitality. Host organizations including the Ukrainian Orthodox Church — Moscow Patriarchate and the Ukrainian Chernihiv, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, such as Project Harmony hope to estab- Autocephalous Orthodox Church, in the last months of his life Patriarch Volodymyr had Ivano-Frankivsk, Kirovohrad, Kryvyi lish a presence in Ukraine. appealed to the former to break with Moscow. However, his calls fell on deaf ears. Rih, Lviv, Luhansk, Lutsk, Rivne, Will the dreams take root or turn to Vasyl Romaniuk was, born on December 9, 1925, in western Ukraine. He was first arrested Sevastopol, Symferopol, Slavutych, dust? Let’s not make the mistake of wait- in 1944 at the age 19 for “nationalist and religious activities,” and was subsequently exiled to Vinnytsia and Zhytomyr. ing patiently, and idly, for an answer. Siberia for 10 years, along with his family. His father died there and his brother was shot while Upon her return from an internship in IREX and USIA want to tip the bal- trying to escape. In 1946 he was convicted of “anti-Soviet agitation and propaganda” on testi- Chicago hosted by Heartland ance by creating a follow-up program mony coerced from other prisoners. After his release, Mr. Romaniuk began his theological International, Oksana Sapeliak, a Lviv that supports the candidates during the training. He was ordained a deacon in 1959 and five years later became a priest. activist and opinion leader, was so ener- vulnerable time after they return. We As a priest, the Rev. Romaniuk fought against church corruption and state suppression of gized by the experience that she immedi- hope to develop a mechanism to maintain religion. After writing a letter in defense of political prisoner Valentyn Moroz in 1972, the ately recorded a series of broadcasts for communications links with the American Rev. Romaniuk was once again arrested. During his time in labor camp, the Rev. “Radio Nezalezhnist” (Radio host communities. We hope to build a Romaniuk, a Ukrainian nationalist and a devout Orthodox Christian, addressed numerous Independence) in order to share her network of working groups in cities appeals to Western organizations on behalf of other imprisoned believers – both Christian insights. Although she was impressed across Ukraine to create an informal yet and Jewish – and human rights activists. He frequently went on hunger strikes and was with the external trophies of a prosperous dynamic structure to continue the effort. punished for his recalcitrance. economy, she was deeply moved by the This network can serve as a point to draw In 1976, shortly before he was to go into exile, the Rev. Romaniuk renounced his Soviet generosity of people, the spirit of volun- more participants into the change citizenship and declared his desire to emigrate to the West, where he said he could worship teerism, everyday common courtesies process. freely. While in exile, he continued to appeal to Western organizations as a member of the and acts of kindness. Ms. Sapeliak This approach will safeguard and build Ukrainian Helsinki Group, which he joined in 1979. speaks of her opportunity to live in the upon the initial investment made by the In August of 1988, the Rev. Romaniuk and his son Taras (his wife, Maria Antoniuk, American taxpayer. Although funding for died in 1985) emigrated to Canada, settling briefly in Winnipeg. The Rev. Romaniuk this phase of the program is limited, we returned to Ukraine in 1990, after Ukraine declared sovereignty. Dianna Derhak is IREX field coordi - will do everything in our power to capture nator for Community Connections and is (Continued on page 13) based in Lviv. (Continued on page 11) No. 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 13, 1997 7

Russian State Duma, Gennadii Selezne, Ukraine and NATO... said: “I believe it correct that Ukraine has NEWS AND VIEWS (Continued from page 1) secured such an agreement. It is a sover- Helmut Kohl, chancellor of Germany, eign state beleaguered by the NATO coun- expressed support for Ukraine’s reform tries, and it must take care of its security.” Ukrainian women’s federation gains efforts and said the NATO-Ukraine part- He said the accord would not change rela- nership has a greater role to play in the tions between Ukraine and Russia. effort to create a European security struc- But in Ukraine on July 8, scores of consultative status with UNICEF Communists signed a petition criticizing ture. by Olga Stawnychy Prime Minister Tony Blair of Great the Ukraine-NATO charter. National Britain said the accord gives Ukraine the Deputy Yevhen Marmazov, who chairs NEW YORK – The World Federation full right to completely integrate itself the “Ukraine Outside NATO” group in of Ukrainian Women’s Organization into all European structures. “Kyiv was a the Verkhovna Rada said they were (WFUWO), as a development and European city for many years,” he added. protesting the signing of the agreement humanitarian non-governmental organiza- Italy’s Prime Minister Romano Prodi and “expressing their disagreement and tion in consultative status with ECOSOC, emphasized that “the common objective indignation with the fact that the decision was informed by the chief of the NGO of Ukraine and NATO is to no longer be has been made without previous consul- Section of UNICEF in New York that “in divided.” tations with the Parliament. At the July 8 view of objectives of your organization, daily session of the Verkhovna Rada, Spain’s Prime Minister Jose Maria we take great pleasure in welcoming the Communist deputies proposed that dis- Asnar underscored that the signing of the World Federation of Ukrainian Women’s cussion take place that day on the value document “would have been impossible Organizations into consultative status and need for the charter, which was without the political and economic with UNICEF.” voted down by legislators. reforms in Ukraine.” This consultative status entitles the Before the vote, Communist Party And U.S. President Bill Clinton WFUWO to receive communications leader Petro Symonenko read a statement applauded the recent agreements between from UNICEF on policy and priorities that said, “One of the most important pro- Ukraine and its neighbors, Russia, and enables the organization to be repre- visions of the Declaration of Ukraine’s Poland and Romania. sented at executive board sessions both State Sovereignty, proclaiming her non- President Kuchma met one-on-one in New York and Geneva. Prior to this alignment, neutrality and nuclear-free sta- with most of the leaders of the NATO time, the interests of Ukrainian children tus, is canceled by a stroke of the pen.” It countries, including President Clinton were represented by the international during the two-day summit. continues, “Obviously, under this pretext, organization, World Movement of He did not meet with President Boris NATO has reserved for itself the right to Suzanna Stanik, Ukraine’s minister of Mothers and its NGO representatives, families and youth. Yeltsin or Prime Minster Viktor meddle in Ukraine’s internal affairs.” Helen Prociuk and lryna Kurowyckyj. Chernomyrdin because the Russian lead- The following day the Communist fac- UNICEF, the United Nations children’s tional community: nutrition and clean tion refused to register; thus, a quorum ers decided not to attend the summit to fund, was founded in 1946 by special man- drinking water; medical assistance for vac- was not attained and that day’s session protest NATO’s expansion. Russia date of the U.N. General Assembly to cinations against preventable diseases; and was canceled. signed its own special charter with bring food and urgent medical relief to the halting the alarming growth of AIDS. In Madrid, Ukraine also signed on to the NATO in May. children of war-torn Europe. Today, in AIDS is of particular concern for newly created Euro-Atlantic Partnership However, President Yeltsin voiced his addition to responding to emergencies, Ukraine because compared to 1994, dur- Council, The council is the representative support for the Ukraine-NATO agree- UNlCEF’s main focus is long-term devel- ing 10 months of 1995 the number of body of the 28 member-countries of the ment when he signed a treaty of friend- opment designed to make families less vul- reported HIV-infected persons increased Partnership for Peace program. The pro- ship and cooperation with Ukraine in nerable during difficult times. sixfold. Most of the HIV infected persons gram provides for enhanced relations June. In over 140 countries, including those – more than 70 percent – were between between former Warsaw Pact countries and Even Russia’s often anti-Ukrainian of Eastern Europe, UNICEF supports the ages of 20 and 29. If little is done now, the ex-republics of the Soviet Union with Parliament expressed support for the programs for children at particular risk. the spread of infection in cities is destined NATO through exchanges of information, Madrid accord, although in a rather convo- As a U.N. agency, UNICEF works with to follow the same path as in other parts of common military maneuvers and the stan- luted manner. According to Interfax- national governments and people at the world, she underlined. Just like radia- Ukraine, on July 9, the chairman of the dardization of military specifications. every level to work towards meeting the tion, the consequences of HIV infection needs of their children. are usually invisible at the start. Durdynets said the plan that Mr. At UNICEF’s executive board meeting To reduce the pace of HlV spread Justice minister... Holovatyi was pursuing “had essentially in New York on June 2-6, Ukraine was throughout the country, immediate inter- (Continued from page 1) been remade, both in its structure and its represented by Minister of Families and vention is necessary among intravenous Youth Suzanna Stanik. The WFUWO’s drug users who spread the disease to their the spring after President Kuchma had content,” and that Mr. Holovatyi “should public relations chairwoman and NGO sexual partners and introduce it into the given an initial okay to the program and be more critical in the assessment of his representative, Olga Stawnychy met with general community. Minister Stanik had praised the work of the Ministry of activities,” reported Interfax-Ukraine. the minister to discuss the WFUWO’s expressed concern that, due to the limited Justice – only to be extensively marked Mr. Holovatyi emphasized at the July up by government officials. “The 8 press conference that the Ministry of new relationship with UNICEF and the financial resources of the Ukrainian gov- changes were not proposed to strengthen Justice is not responsible for implement- desire to cooperate with Ukraine on behalf ernment during this period of economic and embellish the program, but to weak- ing anti-corruption policies. “That is of the welfare of Ukrainian children. instability and limited resources of such en the document,” said Mr. Holovatyi. what law-enforcement bodies do,” he Minister Stanik mentioned specific needs international agencies as UNICEF, the He said he went to Vasyl Durdynets, said for food, clothing, books, vitamins and health of Ukrainian children is at great risk. head of the Committee on the Fight He explained that Mr. Durdynets had toys for the poorest orphanages in Its new status with UNICEF will enable against Corruption and Organized Crime, been critical of his work since the initial Ukraine. She will provide the WFUWO the WFUWO to cooperate with that world and currently acting prime minister, who program had begun and especially after a with a list of the most needy institutions in body in promoting better health and living supported only the reinstatement of some press conference on April 11 in which each oblast of Ukraine. conditions for the children of Ukraine, as of the requirements that had been cut. the justice minister had blamed organs of During her meetings with UNICEF well as all children throughout the world. The document was left intact only after the Cabinet of Ministers for resisting the board members and the WFUWO, For more information please contact: President Kuchma intervened. fight against corruption. Minister Stanik emphasized three critical Olga Stawnychy, at fax, (201) 933-8609, or So Mr. Holovatyi was quite taken “Mr. Durdynets called me that areas that need attention from the interna- e-mail, [email protected] aback, he explained, when on July 5 the evening and said ‘any more of that and I acting prime minister responded to his will smear you against the wall.’ ” report on the problems in the anti-cor- Acting Prime Minister Durdynets ruption effort by attacking him for fail- could not be reached for comment. ing to forcefully implement the anti-cor- The pressure on the Ministry of Justice ruption campaign. At the meeting Mr. has continued, said Mr. Holovatyi, most recently with a audit by the State Control and Revision Department critical of pur- Schaffer, not Schaefer chases. “They blamed us for buying a book for $300 without obtaining some In The Weekly (July 6) one member of kind of permission. My God, we bought a the Congressional Ukrainian Caucus was book, not a $100,000 Mercedes,” incorrectly identified in the story head- explained Mr. Holovatyi. “This is merely lined “Ukraine’s Embassy to U.S. marks revenge from the Cabinet apparat who did first anniversary of Constitution.” The not believe that we would follow through story and photo caption wrongly listed with the anti-corruption campaign.” Rep. Dan Schaefer (R-Colo.-6th The justice minister also announced Congressional District). The congressman that a proposal has been submitted to the should have been identified as Rep. Bob Cabinet of Ministers for a national con- Schaffer, also a Republican from gress on a long-term anti-corruption pro- Colorado, but from the 4th Congressional gram to be held in September, which Mr. District. (N.B.: Rep. Schaffer was correct- Holovatyi said the World Bank has said ly identified in the accompanying story, it would endorse, and for which it would Ukrainian women at UNICEF headquarters (from left): Olga Stawnychy and “House of Representatives forms Congres- offer organizational and technical ser- Iryna Kurowyckyj; Ellen Mouravieff-Apostol, president of the NGO Committee sional Ukrainian Caucus.” vices. on UNICEF; Janet Nelson, chief of the NGO section; and Helen Prociuk. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 13, 1997 No. 28 Newark school graduates eighth graders and kindergartners NEWARK, N.J. — St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic School cele- brated the achievements of two graduat- ing classes during the month of June. On June 2, the parochial school bid farewell to the eighth grade class of seven boys: Andriy Brukh, Bobby Cpin, Paul Jarymowycz, Roman Lukiw, Alexander Lyashchenko, Mark Vitvitsky and Bohdan Yaremko. The commencement program was pre- ceded by a special divine liturgy cele- brated by the Very Rev. Frank Szadiak CSsR, pastor of St. John’s. During a cer- emony in the church hall, the graduates, their families and friends, and faculty were addressed by the school’s principal, Sister Chrysostom OSBM, and the Rev. Szadiak, who presented the diplomas. The valedictory address was delivered in the Ukrainian language by Mr. Yaremko, while the salutatorian, Mr. Jarymowycz, spoke in English. Both graduates recalled their days at St. John’s with both sentiment and levity. A partic- ularly touching moment came when the entire class of young men sang the well- known theme song “Where Everybody Knows Your Name” as a tribute to their alma mater. Their teacher, Helen Milanytch, proudly looked on. Several days later, on June 10, St. (Continued on page 12) Kindergarten and eighth grade graduates of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic School with faculty and clergy. Detroit Ukrainian Language School’s children present “Koza Dereza” DETROIT – Each spring, the Ukrainian ly by third grader Victoria Krajnc. First a Language School (Ridna Shkola) of group of hopping Zaichyky (rabbits) Detroit honors Ukraine’s literary genius played by second graders Andrij with a performance program by the Serediuk, Alex Polansky, Roman school’s children. Thanks to the efforts of Baranyk, Maxim Nestorowich and a rejuvenated corps of dedicated teachers, Adrian Panasiuk; then nimble dancing talented students and supportive parents, Vovky (wolves) played by fourth graders this year’s program, held on May 17, Stefko Dzul, Victor Polansky, Roman eclipsed all recent artistic performances in Lawrin, Petro Onyskiw and Jurko Detroit’s Ukrainian community. Woloszczuk; and finally a group of slow- A noon time audience was treated to a moving, honey-eating Vedmedi (bears) stunning hourlong presentation of the tra- played by third graders Peter Sawka, ditional Ukrainian children’s story “Koza Bohdan Kindzelski, Oles Slywynsky and Dereza.” The operetta, with a cast of over Adrian Skalchuk failed to evict the stub- 60 students from grades kindergarten born Dereza from the Lysychka’ s home. through 6, included song, dance, humor With each eviction attempt, the stellar and mild drama. It featured a repertoire of Miss Kuprianchik broke into the composer Mykola Lysenko’s traditional operetta’s trademark “foot-stomping, Ukrainian songs and melodies as selected tailsweeping” song. and arranged by Ridna Shkola’s music The various animal legions were succes- teacher, Myroslava Boryschuk. sively forced to back off as the hapless The play opened with the fifth and Lysychka looks on. The tale’s climax begans sixth grade choir singing a traditional with the arrival of the brightly costumed pro- Lysenko selection. As the curtain rises, tagonist Rak-Neborak (crayfish) played by the young Koza Dereza, played by kinder- fourth grader Dmytri Hryciw. The Rak’s Koza Dereza Adriana Kuprianchyk (right) addresses a pack of wolves. garten student Nastusia Novachynska, superb dance, song and crustaceous move- stands innocently at mid-stage. The audi- ments rallied the animals to finally over- ence was immediately taken with this come the pesky Koza Dereza. The full cast impish kid-koza. A young lad, played by and choir, including both Derezy, celebrat- first grader Demyan Hryciw fell for the ed with a thunderous victory anthem met goat-essa and convinced his elders, played with rousing applause from the audience. by Lubko Berezovsky (fourth grade) and The stage decorations were masterfully Dimitra Leheta (third) to invest in goat prepared and augmented with live swaying ownership, but not before a hilariously trees (Tolya Zubryckyj, Markian Stakhiv, thorough dental inspection that left both Marko Thomson) and mushrooms (Mykola the performers and audience with dropped Mursky, Andrij Loginsky, Pavlo Szkilnyk, jaws and wide smiles. As the story goes, Danylo Stakhiv). The operetta included tra- the investment soon turns sour as the cute ditional Ukrainian dances performed by the but chronically exaggerating Koza repeat- aforementioned wolves and classical dances edly accuses her keepers of malnourishing by groups of Flowers (Olga Rudichenko, her. The casting in this opening scene was Leeza Kossak, Elizabeth Dzul, Natalka superb. Lubko Berezovsky and Dimitra Bohay, Natalka Taras, Lesia Pichurko); Leheta were the quintessential “Did i Butterflies (Alexandra Beswerchij, Luba Baba” and the toothless Mr. Hryciw Terleckyj, Christina Eliashevsky, Larissa appeared to be thoroughly enjoying his Kunynskyj, Maria Lawrin) and Honey Bees newfound friend. Miss Novachynska (Katherina Stewart, Renee and Sara thrilled the audience with her enchanting Cholyway, Lesia Onyskiw, Marta Zubar). performance and indescribably delightful The tale was masterfully narrated by sixth goat-esque voice. graders Julia Kurta and Alexandra Leheta. After a brief interlude, a now mature The “Koza Dereza” operetta was produced Koza Dereza, played fluidly by fourth and directed by Ridna Shkola teachers grader Adriana Kuprianchyk, staked her Myroslava Boryschuk, Vira Kurta, Liusia The duo who played the lead role in “Koza Dereza”: Adriana Kuprianchuk and claim to the home of the meek and soft- Nastusia Novachynska (right). spoken Lysychka (fox), played eloquent- (Continued on page 12) No. 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 13, 1997 9 Immaculate Conception High School honors 35th graduating class HAMTRAMCK, Mich. – Commence- ment exercises for the 35th graduating class of Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic High School began after a divine liturgy celebrated by Bishop Innocent Lotocky OSBM, the Rev. Roberto Lucavei OSBM and the Rev. Basil Salkovski OSBM on Sunday, June 1, at Immaculate Conception Church in Hamtramck, Mich. Msgr. Stephen Chrepta served as chaplain to the bishop. Bishop Lotocky reminded the class of 1997 to be goal-oriented but to choose their paths wisely with dedication and commitment. He said, “Do not be tricked into the temptation of the moment ... be discriminating. Great changes may come into your life when only Christ may come to your rescue.” The pastor and superior at Immaculate Conception Parish, the Rev. Lucavei, greeted the 18 seniors as Bishop Lotocky conferred diplomas. Michaeline Weigle, principal of Immaculate Conception High School, congratulated the students on their accomplishments and distributed schol- arships to the seniors. Special honors were conferred on Valedictorians John Fedynsky, Katherine Korbiak, Petro Lisowsky and Larissa Stacey, and on Salutatorian Natalia (Continued on page 12) Graduates during the commencement ceremony at Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church. Syracuse School of Ukrainian Studies Parma parish school gra d u a tes 17 presents diplomas to two graduates

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Members of the among them was the Ukrainian National local Ukrainian community gathered for Association, which was represented by the graduation ceremonies of the Lesia Advisor Walter Korchynsky. Ukrainka School of Ukrainian Studies on Mr. Korchynsky congratulated the June 7. graduates for their hard work and dedica- The school, which has an enrollment tion, and presented each of them with a of almost 50 students in kindergarten gift from the UNA. He encouraged them through Grade 12, presented diplomas to to continue their studies and to remain two graduates. Ulana Chmara and active in Ukrainian American life. Andrea Nedoshytko were honored at cer- The graduation ceremonies included a emonies held at the Ukrainian National very enjoyable concert featuring the Home in Syracuse. school’s teachers and students. The two were congratulated for their Celebrations continued with a banquet accomplishment by Lesia Fensor, direc- and “zabava,” at which everyone danced tor of the school, as well as representa- the night away to lively Ukrainian tives of various Ukrainian organizations, m u s i c .

Nicholas Juriw receives awards from the Rev. Andrew G. Hanowsky and Msgr. Michael B. Rewtiuk.

PARMA, Ohio – Seventeen eighth • citizenship – Joanna Wankewycz and graders processed into St. Josaphat Yuriy Firmanchuk (courtesy of the St. Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral here, as Josaphat PTU); they graduated from the parish school on • music – Jennifer Oseredczuk (cour- June 10. Msgr. Michael B. Rewtiuk, pas- tesy of Luba Trusz); tor, and the Rev. Andrew G. Hanowsky, • art – Mr. Horodyskyj, Olena Gudz associate pastor and school administrator, and Christina Stachur (courtesy of the concelebrated a divine liturgy of thanks- Rev. Hanowsky); giving for the graduates, their parents, • religion – Mr. Jurkiw (courtesy of members of the faculty and staff, and Msgr. Rewtiuk); friends of the families. • outstanding altar boy – Mr. Jurkiw Students who read the scripture for (courtesy of St. Josaphat Parish). liturgy were Vsevolod Horodyskyj in The graduation ceremony concluded Ukrainian and Nadia Peskar in English. with all assembled singing “Mnohaya Diplomas and awards for the gradu- Lita.” ates were presented by Msgr. Rewtiuk, A reception for the graduates and the Rev. Hanowsky, and Sister Miriam guests followed in Sheptytsky Hall. Class Claire OSBM, principal. advisor and eighth grade teacher Maria Students were honored in the follow- Pocztar, as well as all other teachers and ing areas: staff, were presented with flowers in U N A Advisor Walter Korchynsky congratulates graduates Ulana Chmara and • academics – Peter Moysaenko and appreciation for guidance and loving sup- Andrea Nedoshytko. Nicholas Jurkiw (courtesy of Men’s Club); port to all St. Josaphat students. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 13, 1997 No. 28

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So, if somewhere in Ukraine you meet When pigs fly... a stranger wearing a battered outback hat (Continued from page 6) and a big grin, you’ll know why she’s the momentum. We will draw upon the smiling. It’s a great job to be part of a creativity, enthusiasm and efforts of the dream machine. Dreams do come true. alumni to rise to the occasion of creating Change is possible. Transformation something great. I believe that this experi- occurs in the moment. Community ment in participatory democracy will res- Connections encourages this process onate widely because Ukrainians have the because, in a heartbeat, it breaks decades capability and desire to make it succeed. of outdated Soviet thinking. The Sapeliaks, Poshvas, Drons and Readers of The Ukrainian Weekly will Diachenkos of Ukraine are just getting have a chance to hear from the trenches. started. Change needs to bubble up from My colleague Mr. Bachynsky and I will the bottom, not just trickle down from the periodically brief you and introduce you to t o p . the people we encounter in our adventures. Community Connections is fortunate Yes, Virginia, pigs can sometimes fly. to have dedicated leadership both at A Community Connections experience home and in the field. In Washington, can give them wings. It will be a plea- THE MICHAEL AND ORSON SKORR ORCHESTRAS the dedicated, hard-working Community sure to share the experience with you. Connections team at USIA is headed by Michael Weider and includes Anthony Kluttz, Bill Millman, Janine Draschner and Ruth Everett. Closer to the field we have an outstanding champion in James Seward, U.S. cultural attaché (USIS/Kyiv) who will soon be leaving for a New York post. Mr. Seward has provided unyielding support on the issue of open competition for the selection process and worked closely with IREX on program development and resolving various situations. Lydia Matiaszek, IREX director for Community Connections (as well as director of the IREX office) in Ukraine and her assis- tant, Julia Stefanyshyna, deserve kudos for their execution of this program. They help keep the whole team together and on target in a program that is truly multi- faceted and complex. Many of you are already familiar with the other field coordinator, Yarema Bachynsky, from the pages of this publication. When the concept for such an ambi- tious program was first pitched, it was greeted with guffaws. Few could envision such a massive government program meeting tight recruitment schedules while simultaneously creating substantive internship programs and juggling compli- cated documentation and travel arrange- ments. Thanks to the herculean efforts of many, Community Connections is turning out to be one big synergistic happening On a personal note, it is my secret Please mail application to: thrill that so many Ukrainians will be Thomas Kostiw c/o ACN Independent Rep. exposed to American optimism. That 1032 Inverrary Lane crazy notion and “can do” attitude that is Deerfield, IL 60015 so uniquely American and so misunder- stood by many in the rest of the world. Americans are different in some ways. We dream big. We stubbornly refuse to give up. We naively pick ourselves up when we stumble, regroup and try again. If 10 percent of our program participants understand and adopt this approach, we will have been part of the start of a revo- lutionary change in thinking. America is unique, but so is Ukraine. I am convinced that Ukraine’s struggles and uneasy transition to democracy and a market economy will ease. I believe that during these critical years Ukraine will rise to the challenge of dealing with its most vexing problems with a soulful zest that will both please and inspire its American mentor and partner. Ukraine has already had some victories that con- found her detractors: five peaceful years of independence, adoption of a constitu- tion, introduction of a national currency, formation of a constitutional court, stabi- lization of the inflation rate and a rather smooth transition to non-nuclear status. In many towns and cities, shops, cafes and mini-factories are springing up like mushrooms after the rain. People feel comfortable complaining loudly about difficulties. Public officials are starting to acquire some experience and savvy within the new political system and are feeling pressure from the citizenry to show results. “Made in Ukraine” labels can be spotted at stores in the U.S. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 13, 1997 No. 28

Volodimir Vlasyuk and Lev Wolansky. Newark school... During the graduation program in the (Continued from page 8) school auditorium, the littlest graduates John’s School marked yet another mile- of St. John’s demonstrated some of what stone, with the graduation of its kinder- they had learned during their first year of garten class of 16 boys and two girls. full-day schooling thanks to the guidance The graduates — most of whom will of their teacher, Olga Stasiuk. The pro- return next year to St. John’s as first gram took the audience around the world graders — were: Adam Boyko, Dillan via a series of skits, dances and songs Gawlik, Paul Hadzewycz, Daria Hapon, presented in English and Ukrainian by 1997 CAMPS AND WORKSHOPS AT SOYUZIVKA Michael and Roman Jablonskyj, the children attired in appropriate hats Alexander Kleban, Mark Kochan, and costumes. BOYS AND GIRLS CAMP: SATURDAY JULY 12- SATURDAY JULY 26, 1997 Markian Martynetz, Patrick McNally Jr., The program ended with the distribution Recreational camp for boys and girls ages 7-12 Joanna Podberezniak, Justyn Pyz, of diplomas to the children, now dressed in Featuring hiking, swimming, games, Ukrainian songs and folklore, supervised 24 hr. Room and board: UNA MEMBERS $160.00 PER WEEK/Non-Members $200.00 per week Sviatoslav Serediak, Justin Stasiuk, white caps and gowns, as their schoolmates Counselor fee: $30.00 per child per week. Limited to 45 campers per week. Dennis Torielli, Taras Varshavsky, from the higher grades applauded.

CHEMNEY FUN CENTER: SUNDAY JULY 27- SATURDAY AUGUST 2, 1997 Geared to exposing the Ukrainian heritage to the English-speaking School Alumni Association, Ukrainian pre-schoolers ages 4-6, 2 sessions per day 10AM - noon and 3PM - 5 PM Immaculate Conception... Registration/Counselor fee: $75.00 for parents staying at Soyuzivka National Women’s League of America If staying off premises registration fee: $125.00 (Continued from page 9) Branch 76 and the Order of St. Basil the Parents staying on premises pay room and board rates accordingly. Tarnavsky. G r e a t . UKRAINIAN FOLK DANCE WORKSHOP: SUNDAY AUGUST 10 - SATURDAY AUGUST 24, 1997 Seven seniors, Mr. Fedynsky, Miss This was the 35th graduating class to Traditional Ukrainian folk dancing for beginners, intermediate and advanced Korbiak, Mr. Lisowsky, Nannette Meyette, leave Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Room and board: UNA MEMBERS $265.00/Non-Members $315.00 for full session Kathryn Pszenyczny, Miss Stacey and Instructor’s fee: $190.00. Director: Roma Pryma Bohachevsky Catholic High School. As 18 seniors Miss Tarnavsky received the 1997 ** No one will be accepted for a shorter period than the full session, unless it is with the leave, 24 freshmen have registered for ** approval of the director ** Presidential Scholar Award, a merit schol- Attendance limited to 60 students staying on premises and 10 students staying off arship to Wayne State University in Detroit the upcoming 1997-1998 school year. premises, off premises registration fee $75.00 in addition to the instructor’s fee. (a full, four-year academic tuition scholar- ship). THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANYONE BASED ON AGE, RACE, CREED, SEX OR COLOR. Certificates of recognition awarded by the Detroit Ukrainian... Michigan State Board of Education and the Children must be pre-registered on a first-come-first-served basis with receipt of a $25.00 deposit Michigan Higher Education Assistance (Continued from page 8) per child/per camp. Authority recognized Mr. Fedynsky, Miss Prasicka Hryciw, Olia Novachynska, Nadia All necessary medical forms and permission slips must by completed and received Korbiak, Mr. Lisowsky, Miss Meyette, Miss Sutar and Luba Vyhnanska. by Soyuzivka together with full payment balance of instructors’ fees and camp pay- Pszenycmy, Miss Stacey, Miss Tarnavsky, Prior to the “Koza Dereza” operetta, the ments 3 weeks prior to the start of the camp session. Otherwise the child will loose his or her place in camp ...... no exceptions. Orest Tarnavsky and Emily Twomey for out- seventh, eighth and ninth grades, under the standing academic achievement in the State of direction of teachers Tania Kindzelska, Payments for room and board can by made to Soyuzivka by cash, check, VISA, Michigan Competitive Scholarship Program. Valentyna Boyko and Ridna Shkola’s Mastercard, Amex or Discover cards. Additional city, county and academic Principal Dr. Jaroslaw Berezovsky, present- Payments for instructor/counselor fees must be made by check. scholarships were awarded. Private scholar- ed a montage of renowned Ukrainian his- Please make payable to UNA Estate - Camp Fee. ships granted by numerous Ukrainian organi- torical figures and read works by Ukrainian For additional information please contact the management of Soyuzivka. zations included the Buhay Chapel, Ukrainian poets, Lesia Ukrainka, Taras Shevchenko Future Credit Union, Ukrainian Selfreliance and Ivan Franko. The afternoon’s perfor- Credit Union, Women’s Association for the mance was brought to a close with Dr. Defense of Four Freedoms for Ukraine, Berezovsky thanking the students for their Re: Mail delivery of The Weekly Frank and Frances Krcek, Mrs. Liskiwsky, diligence, the teachers for their tireless the estate of Ann Horbush, the Ukrainian efforts and the parents for their support. It has come to our attention that The Ukrainian Weekly is often delivered late, or irregularly, or that our subscribers sometimes receive several issues at once. National Association, Immaculate The performance program culminated a We feel it is necessary to notify our subscribers that The Weekly is mailed out Friday mornings Conception Ukrainian Catholic High highly successful school year which wit- (before the Sunday date of issue) via second-class mail. School Parents Club, St. Josaphat nessed growth and enhanced programs of If you are not receiving regular delivery of The Weekly, we urge you to file a complaint at your Ukrainian Catholic Parish, Ukrainian study. Detroit’s Ridna Shkola is indeed on local post office. This may be done by obtaining the U.S. Postal Service Consumer Card and fill- Engineers’ Society, Immaculate an upswing with even greater achievements Conception Ukrainian Catholic High foreseen for the 1997-1998 academic year.

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1999 presidential elections. There are Ukraine changes... strong rumors in Kyiv that he has financial (Continued from page 2) backing from Gazprom, which helped him Ukrainian media had been full of reports establish a leading Kyiv newspaper Den Air Ukraine of government members involved in pri- (Day) that was at the forefront of the anti- vatizing dachas, ensuring very preferential Lazarenko campaign in the media. Energy National Airlines loans and holding foreign accounts. companies allied with Mr. Lazarenko had • Second, the IMF had threatened to diverted gas distribution in Ukraine cancel a crucial $2.9 billion loan to towards companies closely tied to him Starting May 14, 1997 Ukraine because of the lack of a 1997 bud- (such as United Energy Systems) and year-round get, remaining export restrictions, a long away from Gazprom. non-stop flights list of small-and medium-sized firms Mr. Kuchma, whose presidential can- exempted from privatization, the failure to didacy in 1994 was backed by Russia, adopt tax laws and reform of pensions. may now be concerned that history will President Kuchma had promised to ensure repeat itself and Moscow will back Mr. NEW YORK - LVIV that these would be fulfilled by July. Marchuk, his main rival, in 1999. • Third, Mr. Lazarenko was not per- every Wednesday ceived as a committed reformer which, with continuing service to Kyiv coupled with accusations that he himself Turning the pages... was corrupt made it difficult for reform- ers to support his government. (Continued from page 6) Air Ukraine is offering the most • Fourth, Mr. Lazarenko’s arrogance and *** competitive fares to Ukraine unwillingness to work and cooperate with Patriarch Volodymyr’s funeral on July the Verkhovna Rada had hindered the adop- 18 in Kyiv was marred by violent clashes For information and reservations, please call: tion of the 1997 budget. It cannot be any — first at the intersection of Shevchenko coincidence that this budget, which had been Boulevard and Volodymyr Street, and later introduced initially as a draft in late 1996 and at St. Sophia Square — between riot police 1-800-UKRAINE then was again introduced as a new draft on and some 3,000 participants of the funeral the day the IMF delegation arrived in Kyiv procession. At issue was the clergy and (1-800-857-2463) and Mr. Lazarenko became “ill,” was finally laity’s wish to bury the remains of their adopted only eight days later. The budget, patriarch at St. Sophia Cathedral, despite Arrival and departure information: JFK - (718) 656-9896 with a projected deficit of 5.7 percent of the the decision by the Presidium of the Arrival and departure information: JFK - (718) 632-6909 GDP, was welcomed by the IMF, but the Cabinet of Ministers that Patriarch IMF insisted on passage of the tax laws Volodymyr be interred at either Baikiv before the loan was released. Air Ukraine Cemetery or on the grounds of St. 551 Fifth Ave., Suite 1002, 1005 • Finally, Mr. Kuchma was reluctant Volodymyr Cathedral. A grave was dug in to dismiss Mr. Lazarenko because of the the sidewalk next to the main gates of St. New York, NY 10176 approaching elections and the possible Sophia, and the body was interred there. usefulness of his clan. President Kuchma A memorial to the patriarch was later For cargo shipments call to: is preparing a decree postponing the par- constructed on that site. liamentary elections until 1999 – the same year that the presidential elections Source: “Ukrainian Orthodox Patriarch Air Ukraine - Cargo Volodymyr Dies”; “Riot police and mourners are to be held. Mr. Kuchma is still the Tel. 718-376-1023, FAX 718-376-1073 most popular politician in Ukraine with a clash” by Khristina Lew; The Ukrainian Weekly, July 23, 1995 (Vol. LXIII, No. 30). 26 percent approval rating, with other 2307 Coney Island Ave. (Ave.T), Brooklyn, NY 11223 likely candidates polling only 2 to 6 per- cent. Mr. Kuchma was reluctant to release the PM also because of close Correction business ties in the energy sector which In the June 29 edition of The Weekly, have national security ramifications. in the story “Golf challenge slated for There are others factors at work also. October,” the acronym for the Ukrainian Yevhen Marchuk, whom Mr. Lazarenko Golf Association of America should have replaced as prime minister, is likely to be read “UGAA.” Checks should be made President Kuchma’s main opponent in the payable to the UGAA.

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York and attended Plast camps at East Graduates from Chatham, N.Y., from early childhood through his teenage years. He says Plast Naval Academy gave him an advantage at Annapolis, where the academic and physical training ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Ian Alexander was rigorous. Rainey, son of Roma (Babiuk) and Hugh Ensign Rainey has been assigned to Rainey, graduated from the United States the U.S. Embassy in Paris. Naval Academy at Annapolis on Friday, His grandfather, Roman Babiuk, was a May 23. member of the UNA and a well-known Mr. Rainey belonged to Plast in New Ukrainian community activist.

piano students often perform at commu- Receives award nity functions and events. She has been music director and for music activity accompanist for musical productions of DETROIT – The Ukrainian communi- “West Side Story,” “Oklahoma,” and ty of the Detroit area had an opportunity “My Fair Lady” in California and Detroit to see one of its members, Iryna area schools, and participates in every Shamray, receive the 1997 award for out- aspect of production, including set standing contributions in music on April design and choreography. 20. The presentation was made by the She also is involved in other aspects Warren Cultural Commission at a con- of Ukrainian cultural life and recently cert of the Warren Symphony Orchestra. appeared on TV 2 news in an exclusive Ms. Shamraj is the music director at interview about the Ukrainian art of Immaculate Conception Ukrainian making pysanky. Among Ms. Shamraj’s Catholic School in Warren, Mich., teach- varied contributions are her dynamic es private piano lessons and is a member Christmas and spring concerts, which are of the Ukrainian Music Institute of met with great anticipation every year. America. Her select choir and private She is a member of UNA Branch 174 No. 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 13, 1997 15

to increase representation from those Named to council communities. “We are very proud of the fact that Ms. of credit unions Liscynesky has agreed to serve on the Credit Union Council,” stated August B. COLUMBUS, Ohio – Gov. George V. Pust, special assistant to the governor for Voinovich of Ohio appointed Marta multicultural affairs and international rela- Liscynesky, a Republican from Parma, tion. “Ms. Liscynesky brings valuable Ohio, to the Credit Union Council for a experience to her new position on the term ending on June 30, 2001. council. Ms. Liscynesky is well known not The Credit Union Council advises and only in our Ukrainian community but also makes recommendations to the around many northeastern Ohio nationality SUMMER PROGRAMS 1 9 9 7 Superintendent of Financial Institutions communities. She is a great role model for Sunday, July 19 or the Deputy of Credit Unions on mat- our young generation as a professional ters relating to credit unions. Members ~8:30 p.m. CONCERT – Vocalists LUBA and MYKOLA who makes a difference in Ohio.” 10:00 p.m. DANCE – music provided by LUBA and MYKOLA are compensated for expenses only. Ms. Liscynesky is a prosecutor with Gov. Voinovich continues to work the City of Parma Prosecuting Attorney’s Saturday, July 26 closely with the leadership of Ohio’s var- ~8:30 p.m. CONCERT – Dance Ensemble D U N A I, vocalist VOLODYMYR TSIMURA Office. She is a member of UNA Branch 10:00 p.m. DANCE – music provided by KRYSHTAL ious nationality communities in an effort 240. Saturday, August 2 ~8:30 p.m. CONCERT – Folk Ensemble LVIVSKI MUZYKY Ms. Barannik has worked at the 10:00 p.m. DANCE – music provided by BURLAKY Appointed librarian Library of Congress, the Harvard University medical library, the Marist Saturday, August 9 ~8:30 p.m. CONCERT – CABARET – OLYA CHODOBA-FRYZ in West Hurley, N.Y. College catalogue library, as a translator 10:00 p.m. DANCE – music provided by LUNA and freelance writer, and, most recently, WEST HURLEY, N.Y. – Halyna as director of the medical library at Saturday, August 16 Barannik of Ulster, N.Y., was appointed Keller Army Hospital in West Point, ~8:30 p.m. CONCERT – Vocalist OSTAP STACHIV director of the West Hurley Library in 10:00 p.m. DANCE – music provided by FATA MORGANA N.Y. February. 11:45 p.m. Crowning of “MISS SOYUZIVKA 1998” As the new director of the West Born in Germany, Ms. Barannik came Hurley Library, Ms. Barannik plans to Saturday, August 23 UKRAINIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION to the United States after World War II bar code the library’ s entire collection. ~8:30 p.m. CONCERT – SOYUZIVKA DANCE WORKSHOP RECITAL and grew up in Wellesley, Mass. She grad- Director: ROMA PRYMA BOHACHEVSKY She is also organizing a collection of uated from Smith College with a degree in LVIVYANY photographs of the building of the Russian literature. She received a master’s 10:00 p.m. DANCE – music provided by BURYA Ashokan Reservoir, which she and degree in Slavic languages from Brown Hurley town co-historian Dave Baker University, and in 1986 received a mas- LABOR DAY WEEKEND CELEBRATIONS want to see preserved. ter’s of library science from the State CONCERTS, DANCES, EXHIBITS, TENNIS TOURNAMENT, SWIMMING COMPETITION Ms. Barannik is a member of UNA University of New York at Albany. (Details TBA) Branch 88.

cation. A large technical and software Marks 20 years development project of this magnitude (over 300,000 lines of software code) is of work for NASA very much a team effort with all members of the team performing a vital function. HOUSTON – In November of 1994 The first launch of the Iridium satellite McDonnell Douglas won a contract with system occurred on May 5. The launch was Motorola to design and build the Orbital a success and the Orbital Services compo- Services component of the ground control nent of the Iridium ground control center center for the Iridium satellite system. has performed well. There have been some Motorola was impressed with the many technical problems to solve in the initial years of NASA experience the McDonnell vehicle acquisition, ascent and station keep- Douglas team could bring to the Iridium ing phase, but this is to be expected in the project. The Iridium satellite system is a early flights for a system of this complexity. constellation of 66 satellites in 11 different Dr. Zyla has had 20 years of experi- orbital planes destined to provide world- ence at NASA and with commercial con- wide cellular telephone service. tractors designing navigation systems for Dr. Lubomyr V. Zyla was part of a spacecraft and ground support facilities. McDonnell Douglas team responsible for He first began work at NASA Johnson navigation, vehicle ephemeris and event Space Center in 1977 when he was generation, ground back-up, ascent and involved in developing changes to the station keeping guidance, and vehicle Mission Control Center in Houston to state vector maintenance. Dr. Zyla was support Space Shuttle Operations. the chief technical engineer responsible He later went on to make significant for design of the ground-based tracking contributions as part of the NASA navigation system, vehicle drag state esti- McDonnell Douglas, Draper Laboratories mator, vehicle maneuver efficiency factor team responsible for the design of the shut- estimator and onboard clock maintenance. tle on orbit and rendezvous navigation sys- Other members of the McDonnell tem. That system is still flying today and Douglas team were responsible for soft- successfully bringing the shuttle to a ren- ware architecture, real-time software dezvous with the Russian space station Mir. development issues, guidance and maneu- Dr. Zyla is a member of UNA Branch ver planning and system testing and verifi- 25.

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XXII Ukrainian Youth Games PREVIEW OF EVENTS Monday, July 14 and parking are free. For more information, Saturday, August 9, 1997 call (717) 874-3777. CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: The Harvard Ukrainian Youth Association Estate SUM Ukrainian Summer Institute is sponsoring a Sunday, July 27 lecture and slide presentation, “Ukrainian Ellenville. N.Y. TUCSON, Ariz.: The newly formed Participation in the Glory of Byzantium,” by Dr. Olenka Pevny of The Metropolitan Tucson chapter of the Ukrainian National Museum of Art. The presentation will be at Women’s League of America will hold an indoor beef barbecue dinner at 2 p.m. at SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Harvard University’s Emerson Hall, Room 210, at 7:30 p.m. For information call (617) the Heidelburg, 4606 E. Pima, at Swan. 4 9 5 - 4 0 5 3 . Donation: $6 per plate. The event will 1. 9:30 a.m. Opening of Games benefit UNWLA charities. For reserva- 2. 9:45 a.m. Track and Field Events; Tennis Tournament Thursday, July 17 tions call Irene Drewnicky, (520) 795- 6689, or Pauline Farrell, (520) 294-1835. 3. 10:00 a.m. Volleyball Tournament begins CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: The Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute is sponsoring 4. 1:00 p.m. Soccer Tournament begins Saturday-Sunday, August 17-18 a literary evening with readings by noted 5. 3:00 p.m. Swimming Tournament authors Askold Melnyczuk and LEXINGTON, Pa.: The Ukrainian 6. 7:00 p.m. Closing of Games and distribution of prizes and medals Volodymyr Dibrova. Titled “Here’s Homestead on Route 209 is proud to host Looking at You, Kid!” the evening will its annual Ukrainian Folk Festival, celebrat- consist of Messrs. Melnyczuk and Dibrova ing Ukraine’s independence and vibrant Participants must be 18 years of age or younger. reading from their latest books, respective- culture. Events both days include live enter- Games are open to all participants and teams from ly, “Sustainable Losses” and “Burdyk”. tainment, arts and crafts vendors, ethnic foods, refreshments, sports and swimming. all branches of Ukrainian Sports Federation (USCAK) The presentation will be at Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute, Seminar The gates open at noon on Saturday with Room 1583 Massachusetts Ave., at 7:30 the main stage show at 3 p.m., featuring the Send applications to: p.m. For information call (617) 495-4053. Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble of Irenaeus Isajiw Philadelphia, the Toronto Ukrainian Dance Saturday, July 26 RD 6, P.O. Box 192 Soloists, The Luna Orchestra of New York, and the Kazka Ukrainian Folk Ensemble of Newton, N.J. 07860 PRIMROSE, Pa.: St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church invites all to the 63rd Northeastern Pennsylvania. The fun contin- tel.: (201) 383-8636 annual Ukrainian Seminary Day, to be held ues into Saturday night with the Luna from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Nicholas Orchestra playing at a dance from 8 p.m. to Grove, off Route 901. The event is held 1 a.m. Sunday events run from noon to 5 annually to raise funds to benefit the St. p.m. with two main stage shows at 1 p.m. Josaphat Ukrainian Seminary in and 3 p.m. Sunday’s performing highlights Washington. It will begin at 11 a.m. with a include the Voloshky Ukrainian Dance EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY divine liturgy at the grove. The St. Ensemble, Toronto Soloists, Kazka $6 MILLION CREDIT UNION SEEKS FULL TIME MANAGER Michael’s Ukrainian Dancers of Frackville, Ensemble, and a special guest appearance Pa., and the Kazka Ukrainian Folk by the Original Male Byzantine Choir from Ensemble of McAdoo will perform at Northeastern Pennsylvania. Parking is free; The candidate must be fluent in English and Ukrainian, possess a 1:30-3:30 p.m. Burya, known as “the best admission to the festival is $5 per person, degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or other related Ukrainian band in North America,” will $8 for two-day admission; children 14 and then perform at 4-8 p.m. The picnic will under admitted free. For information, call field. Credit union or banking experience required. The candidate must also feature ethnic foods, vendors, crafts (610) 377-4621, (610) 377-7750 or (610) be familiar with computer spreadsheet and word processing programs. displays and rides for children. Admission 4 3 2 - 0 7 3 4 . This position will report directly to the Board of Directors and will have the following responsibilities oversee and supervise daily operations; research, development and implementation of new programs, policies and procedures; collections; investments; and actively market the credit At Soyuzivka: July 19-20 union in the Baltimore/Washington area. KERHONKSON, N.Y. — The volleyball, as well as friendly conversa- Please forward resume, three references, and salary history to: Ukrainian National Association Estate tion on the Veselka Patio and adjacent invites all to spend a satisfying weekend Trembita Lounge. S E L F R E L I A N C E in the Catskills Mountains, so similar to At 8:30 p.m., guests are invited for a Baltimore Federal Credit Union Ukraine’s Carpathians. presentation of Ukrainian song and music 239 S Broadway Early birds arriving on Friday, July 18, by Luba and Mykola at the Veselka Baltimore, MD 21231-2406 may taste fare from the sea at Odesa Pavilion. This pair has charmed countless Night, Soyuzivka’s newest addition to its audiences throughout North America with or fax: 410-342-1709 theme dinners, commencing at 6 p.m. on their original renditions and compositions the Veselka Patio. Following dinner, based on varying musical themes. Compensation commensurate with experience guests may bide their time at the fine Following concert’s end, at approxi- Trembita Lounge as Lvivyany, mately 10 p.m., all may dance under the Soyuzivka’s house band, strike up theme stars as Luba and Mykola provide the music for the evening’s relaxation. music. SELF RELIANCE (NEWARK, NJ) On Saturday, July 19, nature aficiona- On Sunday, July 20, before departing, dos, culturati, sporty types and lounge guests may take full advantage of Chef Federal Credit Union lizards may all partake in the multi- Andriy Sonevytsky’s brunch and all of 734 SANDFORD AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07106 faceted Soyuzivka experience, which the resort’s other amenities. Tel (201) 373-7839 • http://www.selfreliance.org • Fax (201) 373-8812 offers wooded trails, art and culture For room reservations and general BUSINESS HOURS: Tue & Fri - 12:00 noon to 7 PM • Wed & Thurs - 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM • Sat - 9:00 to 12:00 noon • Mon. - Closed exhibits, tanning at poolside and beach information, call (914) 626-5641.

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