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Newsmark POREMSKI RICHARD PHOTO: DUDA: POLAND WANTS TO MAINTAIN CLOSE TIES WITH U.S. (Radio Poland) Polish President Andrzej Duda Polish said Poland wants to maintain close relations with the new U.S. administration. American During a meeting with the diplomatic corps in the presi- dential palace, Duda said that “the transatlantic bond brings Lenten tangible benefi ts to partners on both sides of the Atlantic.” In his speech, Duda also focused on the problems of the Customs European Union. “Today we need to refl ect on the prin- The Origins and ciples of European integration. To ensure balance between Significance of preserving the unity of the EU on the one hand and the Our Folkways social need to infl uence the course of European aff airs on the other,” Duda said. by Fr. Basil Janasik O.F.M. The president also said that “it is of utmost importance... Polish American Studies that all decisions taken by the Warsaw NATO summit are implemented to the full extent: both on the military level, n the fi rst centuries after as well as the political one.” Poland accepted Christi- anity in the year 966, the AMBASSADOR PIOTR WILCZEK is interviewed by Polish media at his residence during ILenten fast was observed so KNYSZ NEW CATHOLIC LEAGUE CHAIRMAN. Dr. the recent Polish Independence Day Celebration on November 16, 2016. It also marked the Walter Knysz was chosen to succeed Fr. Philip Eichner as strictly that nothing cooked occasion of the ambassador’s fi rst offi cial introduction in Washington and to the United or warm was eaten from the the new chairman of the board of the Catholic League. States as a diplomat representing the Republic of Poland. Story on page 4. middle of Lent until Easter Knysz holds a Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the Sunday. The people were University of Detroit. The founder of several dental busi- satisfi ed with bread, dried ness companies, one of his achievements is the establish- Birthday Bartoszewicz a Hero in fruits and smoked fi sh. Later, ment of a global provider of dental insurance; another is his fast was observed on Mon- founding of a dental practice management company. More Brings Time Fort Lauderdale Shootings days, Wednesdays, Fridays,

recently, he launched a franchise agreement with indepen- FAMILY OF COURTESY MILLER JENNIFER PHOTO: for Reflection and Saturdays of the entire dent dental practitioners, providing an array of services. Lenten season and special Knysz is past chairman of the “Leading the Way” cam- mortifi cations were observed paign, and has been active for years serving on the board during the fi rst and of Ave Maria University. He has also served the Thomas last weeks. More Law Center. Bread o n l y GEORGIA PRESIDENT CONDEMS DESTRUCTION. was eat- The president of Georgia has accused Moscow of a “de- en on the Saturdays liberate act of vandalism” after reports that Russians de- in Lent. stroyed a historic Polish church and bulldozed a nearby The Poles abstained from cemetery in Georgia’s breakaway region of Abkhazia. wine on Fridays but allowed “In order to build a military training ground for the themselves beer once a week. armed forces of the Russian Federation, a 19th-century The usual drink was boiled church and historic Polish cemetery was destroyed,” said water and, in some sections President Georgy Margvelashvili. “This is a deliberate act of Poland, many faithful not of vandalism, which violates the provisions of internation- WACŁAW KOŁODZIEJEK only took no food but ab- al law, including the Hague Convention of 1954.” shows the number tattooed stained even from water on Margvelashvili called on the international community on his chest by his Nazi cap- TONY BARTOSIEWICZ (pictured in the airport with wife Good Friday. Others vowed and UNESCO to intervene over what he described as “ille- tors. His crime was being a Jennifer Cleeton) covered Dean’s body with his own as the not to take any food on Holy gal actions by the occupying forces of the Russian Federa- Polish Catholic. gunman stood over them, fi ring into the terrifi ed crowds. Saturday and remained true tion on the territory of Georgia.” by Frank Milewski by Kyra Gurney he had jumped on top of a to their vow. Olive oil was The “Echo of the Caucasus” website reported that the The Miami Herald woman who was lying on the used for cooking on non-fast Polish cemetery and church were established at the end of BROOKLYN, N.Y. — FORT LAUDERDALE, fl oor to shield her from the days in the homes of the rich. the 19th century near the village of Cabal. “With the passing of 2016 Fla. — Ten minutes after a gunman. As bullets whizzed The poor used a cheaper oil. A local offi cial told reporters that a large group of Poles and our hopes in a new year, shooter opened fi re at the Fort around them, Bartosiewicz The Poles still have a saying: lived in the area in the 19th century. I refl ect on my father’s 95th birthday on January 28, 2017, Lauderdale airport, Tony Bar- quietly told the woman, Bro- “Sir benefactor, good dump- tosiewicz called his daughter ward teacher Annika Dean, lings on oil,” as a reminder of BUYS CZARTORYSKI FAMILY ART COLLECTION. A the passage of time, human- to let her know that he was that he would protect her. those times. It was unthink- signifi cant private art collection, held by the Czartoryski ity, and his legacy as a Pol- safe. After what Dean said felt able to eat meat and it was Family Foundation, that includes works by Leonardo da ish Catholic Holocaust sur- Bartosiewicz had been in like a minute and a half of considered a concession to Vinci, Rembrandt and Renoir, will be owned by the Polish vivor. It is nothing short of the baggage claim area when shooting, police arrived and use butter. government under a recently-signed agreement. extraordinarily good fortune the shooter began fi ring on detained the shooter. Dean, Popular secular songs gave The celebrated family collection contains 593 valuable and his deep faith in God that passengers. The retired elec- a 42-year-old mother of two way to pious Lenten hymns. works of art which include Leonardo da Vinci’s Lady with spared my father’s life during trician dove to the fl oor and boys, had emerged unscathed. Women put away their or- an Ermine” (“Dama z gronostajem”) and Rembrandt’s 5 years of unthinkable Nazi miraculously remained un- “The fi rst thing I said to naments and gaily colored “Landscape with the Good Samaritan.” brutality.” harmed, even as the shooter him was I thanked him and dresses and substituted com- “Lady with an Ermine” is one of the most important These are the words of walked toward him and be- told him that it was terrify- mon, dark hued garments. works in all of western art. The painting passed into Pol- Patricia Kolodziejek, whose gan to shoot over him. After ing and what he did brought Since fi sh was the staple ish hands when it was purchased in 1800 by young Prince father Wacław Kołodziejek, the ordeal, “he was really me comfort, that it was just fare during Lent, each court- Adam Czartoryski during his tour of Italy. It was a gift to was arrested in August 1940 in Warsaw as a teenager. shaken up and could barely so comforting,” Dean said. his mother, Princess Izabela Czartoryska, an avid art col- yard, monastery and village His crime: being Polish. speak,” said his daughter, “I thanked him throughout lector and founder of the Czartoryski Museum in Krakow. bred them in many ponds And he was Catholic. Jenny Miller. the day and told him he was Piotr Glinski, Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister of Cul- and pools. The kitchens of It took many days in a Bartosiewicz, who lives a hero.” ture who signed the purchase agreement, said the impetus nobility had their “stockfi sh” crowded standing room only in Rochester, N.Y., told her But Miller did not fi nd out for the acquisition by the government was to ensure that prepared for Lent from great cattle car train before he was about the shooting, but he left that her 70-year-old father the works of art continue to receive proper care and that pike. When a sixteenth cen- unloaded at the Auschwitz out an important detail. He had put himself between the they remain in Poland forever. tury bishop named Erasm see “Birthday ...” page 4 did not tell his daughter that See “Bartosiewicz ...” page 4 See “Lenten ...” page 9 2 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • FEBRUARY 2017

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Golubiewski appointed Consul General in New York MUSEUMS WARSAW — Poland’s Minister After graduation, he moved to Relations with African, Caribbean of Foreign Affairs appointed Maciej Washington D.C., where he spent and Pacific countries at the- Eu Golubiewski as the head of the Con- three years in business consult- ropean Commission in Brussels. Gabreski Exhibit Opens sulate General in New York. ing at Charles River Associates In 2011, he was transferred to the MAGAZINE AVIATION PHOTO: He assumed the office on January International before going on to newly-created European External 16, 2017. graduate school. During his stud- Action Service. Between 2014 and Born in Łódz, Poland, in 1976, ies, Golubiewski interned with the 2016, he served as the Deputy Chief Golubiewski graduated Phi Beta office of Sen. Richard Lugar, served of Mission and the Head of the Po- Kappa and summa cum laude from as a summer fellow at the Heritage litical Section at the EU Delegation Washington and Lee University Foundation, and was an associate to Lebanon in Beirut. (1999) with a Bachelor of Arts de- scholar at the Center for European Golubiewski sits on an advisory gree in Philosophy, Politics, and Policy Analysis. He was a teach- board of the Integral Economic De- Economics, and has a Master of Arts ing assistant and lecturer the Johns velopment master programs at the degree in Political Science from the Hopkins University and visiting Catholic University of America, and Johns Hopkins University. He also professor at Mannheim University for almost ten years has been asso- holds an International Baccalaure- in Germany. ciated with the Sobieski Institute in ate Diploma from the United World In 2008, he joined the Director- Warsaw. He speaks Polish, English College of the Atlantic in the U.K. ate General for Development and and French.

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Baritone Paweł Konik and Pianist Michał Biel to Perform A FULL HAND OF ACES. World War II flying legends (front, l. to r.): Lt. NEW BRITAIN, Conn. — The the Young Artists Program – Opera recipient of several awards, includ- Col. Francis S. Gabreski; Capt. Robert S. Johnson; Capt. Walker M. Ma- S. A. Blejwas Endowed Chair in Academy in the Teatr Wielki – Pol- ing Best Young Accompanist at Le hurin; and Col. (later Maj. Gen.) Robert B. Landry (back): Capt. Walter Polish Studies announces the Alex ish National Opera in Warsaw. Grand Prix de l’Opera in Bucha- Cook; and Lt. Col. David C. Schilling. and Regina Rudewicz Polish Mu- He was recently awarded The rest (2015), the 2016 Marc and Eva PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. — leased when the war ended. sic Series featuring baritone Paweł Special Prize for best interpretation Stern Fellowship at SongFest (Los Veterans Day 2016 was celebrated Dr. Janusz Romanski, president Konik and pianist Michał Biel, Feb. of Russian aria at Le Grand Prix de Angeles). at the Polish American Museum of Polonia Technica of the Associa- 26, 2017 at 3:00 p.m., in Found- L’Opera in Bucharest. This event is free and the public with an exhibit of the newly ac- tion of Polish Engineers, spoke of ers Hall, located in Davidson Hall Biel, a pianist and vocal coach, is is cordially invited. Refreshments quired military collection of the late Gabreski and the historical mark- Building, Central Connecticut State currently pursuing his master’s de- will be served at intermission. Colonel Francis Gabreski. The ex- ers honoring him as a hero and University, 1615 Stanley St. gree in Collaborative Piano at The hibit featured medals, photos, and resident of Oil City, Pa. This marker Konik currently studies voice at Juilliard School in New York City. For further information, please correspondence, and was made pos- was dedicated by the Pennsylvania Yale School of Music. He graduated He graduated from the Karol contact the Polish Studies at (860) sible by the generosity of members, Historical and Museum Commis- from the Karol Szymanowski Acad- Szymanowski Academy of Music in 832-3010 or [email protected]. friends, and patrons. sion, Kosciuszko Foundation of emy of Music and worked with the Katowice, where he studied piano Public parking available in park- The program commenced with a Pittsburgh, and the Polish National Baltic Opera in Gdansk and with under Andrzej Jasiński. He is the ing garages. welcome by Museum President Bar- Alliance Lodge 905 of Oil City. Dr. Eric Lu to Play Music of Chopin bara Szydlowski, followed by mas- Romanski also remarked that there ter of ceremonies, trustee Richard other landmarks honoring Poles PHILADELPHIA — The Polish performance. is now studying at the Curtis Insti- Brzozowski, who spoke about the who contributed to the success of Heritage Society will present a Con- The guest pianist, Eric Lu, a tute of Music in Philadelphia. day being a dual holiday — namely Pennsylvania. cert in Honor of Fryderyk Chopin, 19-year old who is rapidly build- Reservations may be made a day honoring veterans who served Dr. Romanski presented Szyd- featuring Eric Lu, Sun., March 12, ing an international reputation as a through the Concert Chairperson, in the Polish and American military lowski with the Kosciuszko Medal, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. performer with enormous promise Debbie Majka (215) 627-1391 or and Poland’s Independence Day. accompanied by a citation, in recog- The event will be held at Holy and a distinctive musical voice. He email: [email protected]. Guest speaker Dr. John Pitrows- nition of the Museum’s significant Family University Sister Fran- also won 4th prize in the 17th Inter- ki spoke of Poland and its fight for contributions to the successful pres- cesca Onley Education Center, national Fryderyk Chopin Competi- Checks should be made payable Independence ending with World ervation and promotion of Polish 9801 Frankford Ave., in Northeast tion in Warsaw, Poland, becoming to the Polish Heritage Society of War II, and Gabreski’s military ca- history and culture in Polonia. Philadelphia. Free parking. Tickets: the youngest laureates in the history Philadelphia, and mailed to Debbie reer, which included his capture by Patriotic and classical music was $30.00 per person; $20.00 for stu- of the competition. Majka, 812 Lombard Street, #12; the Germans, interrogation, and ten provided by pianist Jim Montalba- dents. A light reception follows the A native of the Boston, Mass., he Philadelphia, PA 19147. months as a POW. Gabreski was re- no.

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At the Protocol in Washington. University of Warsaw in 2008 he was Wilczek is well acquainted with the founding director of Collegium the United States. From 1998 to Artes Liberales (College of Liberal 2001 he taught Polish language and Arts and Sciences). Wilczek is an literature as a visiting professor at active member of Warsaw’s non-par- Rice University, the University of Il- tisan American Study Group at the linois and the University of Texas at Polish Institute of International Af- Austin. He also was invited to give fairs. In 2006, he received the honor- public lectures at Harvard University ifi c “Professor of Humanities” from and conducted research as a visiting Poland’s president, Lech Kaczynski. FLORIDA SCHOOL TEACHER Annika Dean scholar at Boston College and Cleve- Being a true intellectual and schol- (center, with her sons, aged 11 and 13) was just land State University. ar, Wilczek has been the recipient of feet away from Fort Lauderdale gunman Este- Wilczek also has a direct familial numerous grants and scholarships. In ban Santiago when he began his rampage at bond with the American Polonia. Un- addition to his extensive academic Fort Lauderdale Airport. til his diplomatic appointment in the pursuits and accomplishments in Po- U.S., he offi ciated as the representa- land and America, Wilczek engaged SENATOR AND AMBASSADOR MEET. Congressman continued from cover tive in Poland of the New York-based in cultural diplomacy by conducting Mike Quigley (IL-05), a member of the Congressional shooter and a stranger until Dean contacted Mill- Kosciuszko Foundation. He also postgraduate research and postdoc- Caucus on Poland, met with new Polish Ambassador Pi- er’s brother on Facebook later that night. Miller served as president of the Founda- toral projects in England at Oxford’s otr Wilczek (right) for a discussion on Poland-U.S. aff airs, called her father, who was on his way to board a tion’s affi liate in Warsaw. St. Anne’s College, the University of including visa waiver for Poland, transatlantic security co- cruise ship for the Caribbean with his wife, Jen- On this evening, Wilczek called London’s Warburg Institute, and The operation, and ways to strengthen ties between the two na- nifer Cleeton, and tried to ask him about the self- directly upon the support of the many British Center for Literary Transla- tions as both transition into a new government. less act. representatives of the Polish Ameri- tion, University of East Anglia. “Poland remains a friend to the U.S. as both of our na- Bartosiewicz did not want to talk about it, can organizations present. He hoped v v v tions undergo a government transition, and (the) meeting Miller said. for their continued cooperation to Wilczek now embarks on a com- with the new ambassador marked my fi rst offi cial meeting “He’s always been very selfl ess,” Miller said. further the collective goals of Poland pletely new journey into the world of with the new government,” said Quigley. “He always tries to fi nd the positive in things. vis a vis Polish America presently and international diplomacy and compli- “With uncertainty surrounding the relationship with He’s always been a very amazing guy.” into the future. He especially thanked cated politics to represent the Repub- Russia, and Putin’s ambitions across Eastern Europe, our Miller said she was not surprised when she American Polonia for its tireless and lic of Poland and its people. No doubt strategic partnership with Poland is as important as ever. learned what her father had done. focused eff orts over the many past his intellect, academic achievements Poland is a crucial NATO ally given their shared border “It made sense,” she said. diffi cult and tumultuous years to free and extensive breadth and depth of with Russia, and I am encouraged to see the new Polish After the shooting, Bartosiewicz told Miller he Poland – and to keep it free – from knowledge will serve himself and government prioritize military modernization. I also look no longer wanted to go on the cruise vacation. foreign occupation and domination. Poland well in the challenging envi- forward to welcoming the new Chicago based consulate “I just want to go home,” he told her. Piotr Wilczek was born on April ronment as a newly-minted diplomat. team.”

THE PAJ’S EASTER BUTTERLAMB MOLD Birthday Brings Time for Reflection continued from cover hausted prisoners, whose physical was a plan to colonize Central and FOR BUTTER OR CHOCOLATE. Easy to concentration camp. He found him- condition indicated the likelihood Eastern Europe, implemented by use! To make with butter, simply coat the self in the company of hundreds of of their imminent death, began to be genocide and ethnic cleansing, and mold with vegetable oil (spray type works thousands of other Catholic Poles tattooed ... There is only a handful that Nazis viewed Slavic people as best), press in softened butter, clamp just like him. Auschwitz was not of Polish survivors with numbers inferior. It is no secret that Poland’s halves together, place and refrigerator un- yet completed, “so my father was tattooed on their chests! The use of territories have always been geo- til hardened and you’re done. For choco- forced to fi nish this Nazi order,” the metal tattooing stamp proved to graphically and strategically valu- late, just pour and let harden. It’s that easy! said Kołodziejek. be impractical. A single-needle de- able, and historically fought over. It Clean with soap and warm water. Auschwitz concentration camp vice was introduced, which pierced is no secret that on August 22, 1939 was specifi cally constructed by the the outlines of the serial-number Hitler ordered his commanders to: Nazis, initially to imprison Poles. digits. 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The Auschwitz-Birkenau State those that want to claim the Holo- Many of these Polish Christian Museum believes Kołodziejek may caust their own,” said Kołodziejek. prisoners who were not killed in the be the last remaining Holocaust sur- “He has had to endlessly justify his A B C D E gas chambers or individual execu- vivor from one of the fi rst transports very existence as a Nazi victim and tions, died of starvation, forced la- into Auschwitz with a number on his as an Auschwitz survivor. bor, and medical experiments. “My chest. “My father has always worn “On this 95th birthday, I wish to father suff ered forced labor, starva- this ‘2254’ tattoo as a badge of Nazi celebrate my father’s life, defi ned as tion, medical experimentation, and defi ance that encapsulates his deter- a Holocaust survivor, and wish him F I torture,” she said. “Throughout, he mination to live despite all odds, a a happy birthday. We celebrate his G H refused to succumb to death. 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Sing-Along Packs Parish RELIGION / Benjamin Fiore, S.J. by Krysia Newman musician with other local Polish NORTHAMPTON, Mass. —The bands. Polish Heritage Committee and St. Rev. Adam Czarnecki opened 1050th Anniversary of Conversion Observed Valentine’s Polish National Catholic the event with prayer, asking God Church co-sponsored the “Polskie to open our hearts to praise Him, On October 22, 2016, a Mass Kolędy Sing-Along” to celebrate and give glory by singing the carols at St. Michael’s Church, Buff alo, the Christmas season. The event about His miraculous birth. During commemorated the conversion of was held January 8, 2017 at St. Val- the intermission Rev. Czarnecki Poland in 966 under King Mieszko entine’s. blessed incense and chalk for distri- I. St. Michael’s was host to Polish With thirty lead singers and well bution to all in attendance. Americans as they were forming over two hundred guests, the Sing Bob Gibowicz, Chairman of the their fi rst parish for Polish Ameri- Along featured twenty-two tradi- Polish Heritage Committee, spoke cans, St. Stanislaus Bishop & Mar- tional Polish Christmas carols and about Polish Christmas traditions. tyr. Also commemorated at the Mass pastoralki (pastorals). The lead Very Rev. Fredyrk Banas off ered were Blessed Jerzy Popiełuszko, as- singers were choir members from a closing prayer, and said the event sassinated near the date as well as area churches throughout the Pio- was beautiful, adding that the car- Saints John Paul II and Faustina neer Valley. The organist was Jean ols described what Christmas is all Kowalska, Poland’s gifts of holi- PAUL KEMIEL PHOTO: Gromacki, and choir director was about – the birth of Jesus. He also ness to the universal Church. In No- Fran Moro. In addition, the program said it was very heartwarming to see vember Buff alo’s Bishop Richard included a live nativity scene por- so many guests, many of which said Malone off ered Mass in the cathe- trayed by Stephen Matusewicz (Jo- the concert of carols reminded them dral to commemorate the anniver- seph), Laurie Smarz (Mary), George of years past. The event culminated sary. Polish native Fr. Richard Bier- Smarz, Isaac Scott and Francis Mar- with a reception and fellowship in nat, the bishop’s secretary, provided DONATION HELPS RESTORATION. The Polish Heritage Association tin (3 Kings). the church hall. historical comments in his homily. of Michigan City, Ind., made contributions to several local organizations Sspecial guest musicians, Jeff The 2018 Sing Along which will The ceremony was coordinated by this past holiday season, including a donation to the “2000 Angels” proj- and Veronica Rovatti, were invited take place January 7, 2018. Joseph Macieląg, previous presi- ect at St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church. to participate. The brother and sis- dent of the Western New York Pol- The project will restore the historic church’s deteriorating exterior ter duo from Feeding Hills, Mass. ish American Congress. The Polish north and south gables, which have faced 126 years of harsh Indiana are distinguished performers, who MODLITWY Heritage Dancers of Western New winters. have appeared with many orchestras York also were present in Polish Pictured (l. to r.): Gene Tylisz, Carol Tylisz, Kathy Sadlowski, Fr. Walter PUBLICATION OF PRAYERS. The Polish dress. throughout the Northeast. Jeff has American Journal gladly accepts prayers ads for Rakoczy, Fr. Walter Ciesla (pastor of St. Stan’s), Mark Kolasa (PHA presi- been entertaining audiences with publication. They must be received by the 10th dent), Margaret Picur, Natalie Kroening, and Larry Yodlowski, M.D. his concertina for the past decade of each month, prior to the month of publica- STATE VS. CHURCH IN CHILD tion, and must be pre-paid at the cost of $15.00 of faith and hope in the resurrection Falls (Religious). The awards will and is the leader of the Rovatti Pol- CARE AGENCIES. While faith- each, which can be paid by check or charge. If of the body. While cremation is per- be presented at the Mass marking ka Band. Veronica is a well-known you have any questions regarding this policy, based adoption agencies in Illinois, mitted, the ashes must be reserved the 44th anniversary of the Roe v. violinist and is the lead vocalist of please call 1 (800) 422-1275 or (716) 312-8088. Massachusetts, Washington, D.C., in a sacred place where the deceased Wade decision, at St. Christopher the Rovatti Polka Band. She is also and California have had to close DEVOTION TO ST. JUDE. May the Sacred Heart are included in the prayers off ered Church, Tonawanda. a member of the Jeff and Joe Polka of Jesus be praised, adored, loved, preserved their doors to avoid participating in and glorifi ed throughout the world now and there for the dead. Fr. Matt Nycz on being named Band, as well as a frequent guest state-mandated adoption rules, the forever. The Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us. pastor of Blessed Sacrament par- St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Michigan Catholic Conference is Jude, Helper of the Helpless, pray for us. Praise trying to prevent that from happen- ARCHBISHOP WENSKI AND ish, Kenmore, N.Y. Fr. Nycz is a DID YOU KNOW? In Scotland, to you, Lord Jesus Christ, for the help of your ing. David Maluchnik, director of THE IMMIGRANT QUES- native of Rzeszów, Poland and was in 1941, Polish signals offi cer, servant St. Jude in listening to my prayers. Say communications for the Michigan TION. Noting, as many do, that ordained in 1994. Also Fr. Gary Lt Józef Kozacki., designed the this prayer nine times for nine days. By the end of the eighth day, your prayer will be answered. Catholic Conference, notes that the our immigration system is bro- Szczepankiewicz on his reap- fi rst practical electronic mine- It has never been known to fail. Publication Conference is trying to urge law- ken and that large numbers of pointment as pastor of Our Lady of detector called the Mine Detec- must be promised. Thank you Sacred Heart of makers to adopt legislation to pro- people live and work in the Unit- Częstochowa parish. He has been a tor Polish Mark 1. It was soon Jesus and St. Jude for prayers answered. J.J.S. tect Catholic and other faith-based ed States without a legal path to priest for more than 40 years. mass-produced and success- PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT. Holy Spirit, You agencies from having to violate citizenship, Miami’s Archbishop Gerard and Barbara Ma- fully used in the victorious 1942 who solve all problems, who light all roads so I can attain my goal. You who give me the Divine their moral principles in placing Thomas Wenski in a homily dur- zurkiewicz on being named chairs North African campaign against gift to forgive and to forget all evil against me children. “This is based on nation- ing Immigration Week, called for of the 2017 Catholic Charities Ap- the Germany’s Afrikakorps. The and that in all instances of my life you are with al trends that faith-based adoption fi xing the immigration dilemma peal for the RC Diocese of Buff alo. British Army continued to use me. I want this short prayer to thank you for all things and to confi rm once again that I never agencies are being forced to choose and avoiding the tendency to de- Members of Queen of Heaven par- mine-detectors of basically same want to be separated from you, even and in between religious mission and the monize the “illegals.” ish in West Seneca, NY, the Ma- design until 1995. spite of all material illusion. I wish to be with you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy requirements of the state,” he said. He was particularly heartened zurkiewiczes have been active for toward me and mine. Thank you Holy Spirit. Forced placement of children with by then-President-elect Trump’s many years in community organiza- That person must say this prayer for 3 consecu- “apparent opening to the ‘dream- tions and parish activities. tive days. After 3 days, the favor requested will unmarried and same-sex couples is be granted, even if it may appear diffi cult. This at the heart of the controversy. ers,’ undocumented immigrants, prayer must be published immediately after the who entered the Unites States as HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO… favor is granted, without mentioning the favor. minors.” While President Obama Prime Bishop Mikovsky who cel- Your initials should appear after the thank you. REMEMBERING ABORTED Thank You Holy Spirit. K.F. CHILDREN. In several Detroit- deferred action against them ebrates his 10th Anniversary as area cemeteries, people gathered by executive order — and gave Bishop of the P.N.C.C. Most Rev. to lay fl owers and light candles at them a two-year, renewable de- Anthony A. Mikovsky, Prime Bish- POLISH-ENGLISH gravesites for aborted children. The ferment from action from depor- op of the Polish National Catholic TRANSLATOR event was coordinated by Citizens tation and eligibility for employ- Church, celebrated the anniversary for a Pro-Life Society, Priests for ment — the end of his presidency Mass at the National Church Center • Official documents, letters, Life and Pro-Life Action League, put this deferment in question. Chapel in Scranton, Pa., with Most e-mails, etc. and was the fi rst time in 40 years So Archbishop Wenski looks to Rev. John F. Swantek, Prime Bish- • Reasonable rates. of legalized abortion that nation- Trump with hope that he will op Emeritus of the P.N.C.C. concel- • Fast, reliable service by e-mail wide memorials were conducted come through on his promise to ebrating and Very Rev. Robert M. or regular mail. fi nd a solution that will make Nemkovich, Jr. assisting. Also cel- • Translation to/from other simultaneously. Participants noted languages available as well. the irony of people expressing out- people “happy and proud.” ebrating their Anniversaries of Con- • Over 40 years experience rage at the slaughter of children in “Granting legal status to secration to Bishop of the P.N.C.C. working with genealogists, attor- Syria while ignoring the ongoing ‘dreamers’ is the right thing to on November 30th were Rt. Rev. neys, businesses, film-makers, slaughter of children in the womb do,” he declared. “It would cer- Thomas Gnat - 38 years (1978); government, medical profes- tainly allow these young people Rt. Rev. Thaddeus Peplowski - 26 sionals, etc. in our country, Al Kresta, presi- dent of Ave Maria Radio and host to dream like Americans.” years (1990); Rt. Rev. John Mack - ANDY GOLEBIOWSKI of his radio show “Kresta in the 10 years (2006). Sto lat to all! 109 Rosemead Lane Afternoon,” contrasted the “satanic BISHOP BAMBERA GREETS Please make checks payable to: ACPC, c/o Cheektowaga, NY 14227 SEMINARIANS. Seminarians Florence Langridge, Membership Chair, 78 (716) 892-5975 strategy” to belittle human life, THE LIFE Meadow Lane, West Hartford, CT 06107 [email protected] with the “Samaritan strategy” to Nicholas Jennings, William Beech- AND demonstrate that all life is precious. ko, II, Shawn Simchock, Kevin LEGACY of He added that in the musical “Les Miller, Mark Watrucki, Robert Do- FR. JUSTIN Miserables,” the hero Jean Valjean gal, William Asinari, Andrew Mc- FIGAS, OFM POLISH AMERICAN Carroll, David Sebolka, Jonathan Conv. sings “to love another person is to Famed see the face of God.” He went on Kuhar, the Bishop, Ryan Glenn CULTURAL CENTER were given the Admission to Can- originator of to say, “The Samaritan strategy is the “Fr. 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POLONIA PLACES BOOKS IN BRIEF/ Mary Lanham GREGORY L. WITUL St. Mary of Senator Stanley Haidasz: A Czestochowa Statesman for all Canadians SENATOR STANLEY HAIDASZ followed by a career as a physician. RC Church A Statesman for all Canadians During this time he met and married Natalia Gugala with whom he later 57 Kenneth Avenue New by Aleksandra Ziolkowska-Boehm had four children. Kensington, Pennsylvania Polish Institute of Arts and Sci- In 1957 everything changed Status: Open ences in Canada, 2014, 214 pps. 3479 Rue Peel when Haidasz was convinced by The end of the nineteenth century Montréal, QC H3A 1W7 prominent members of his com- saw a shift in the economy of West- Canada munity to run ern Pennsylvania. As new industries Polishinstitute.org for election for exploded around Pittsburgh ever A north side view of St. Mary’s. the House of more space for factories and their n Thursday, August 12, Commons, rep- church was enlarged by 900 square the church in 1925 and added to 2009, Stanley Haidasz resenting an immigrant employees was need- feet. Father Cichowski was trans- the parish’s holdings by purchas- ed. To compensate for the lack of passed away. For over forty area of Toronto ferred out of St. Mary’s and the ing the land that became St. Mary’s Oyears he was a Liberal member of that was heav- space, industrialists purchased huge parish would be without a resident Cemetery in Lower Burrell. Father Canada’s Parliament, senator, and ily populated tracks of land and built entire towns pastor until 1902, when Father Baron would see the parish through around their mills. When the Burrell cabinet minister. In this biography by immigrants. Mlynarczyk arrived. Five years the Great Depression while Father Aleksandra Ziolkowska-Boehm, Despite strong Improvement Company developed later Father Francis Pilulski would Casimir Orlemanski would see it New Kensington, in Westmoreland examines the life of the fi rst Cana- c o n s e r v a t i v e be in charge and he began laying through the Second World War. dian with Polish heritage to serve in leanings in the rest of the city, he County along the Alleghany River, the ground work for a magnifi cent During his tenure, Father Orleman- Poles fl ooded in to work at the Pitts- Canada’s Parliament. won the election. During his time 1,000 seat brick church decorated ski paid off all the parish debt, built Spurred to search for a better life in Parliament, he staunchly advo- burgh Reduction Company, Steal- with stained glass and murals. De- a new convent, and in 1944 started ing Lead, and Bradley Stove. As the in Canada, Stanley’s parents emi- cated for immigrants, helped to pass spite his dedication to the project, the mission parish of Our Lady of grated from Stanislawów, Poland Medicare, as well as the Clean Air Polish population grew, priests from it would be his successor Father Victory in Harwick. Father Or- Pittsburgh would visit to celebrate in 1910. They settled in the Queen Act. Stanley eventually retired from Poszukanis who would dedicate the lemanski, as well as his predeces- Bathurst area of Toronto, which politics in 1998. His worsening Mass, but soon a parish of their own new church in 1912. sors maintained strong relations was needed. As they began cam- was an area to which Ukranians, health convinced him to move to a Father Poszukanis would oversee with a number of community orga- Slovaks, and other Polish people retirement home in 2005. When he paigning the Bishop the Burrell Im- the expansion of St. Mary’s campus nizations including Polish Falcons provement Co. donated two lots in had moved. Thirteen years after the died four years later, he was lauded building a convent for the Felician Nest 41, Polish Lancers’ Group 19, Haidaszs arrived in Canada, Stanley for his tireless eff orts to improve 1892 to the fl edgling Society of Our Sisters who took over teaching in the Polish Literary Musical Society, Lady of Czestochowa and a future was born. the lives of those striving to be and 1914, and the addition of eight class- and others. In his neighborhood and within those who already were Canadian church was well under way. rooms in 1922. It would be in these Since the parish became part of With land and money from a his family everyone spoke Polish; citizens. classrooms that a young Stephanie the Diocese of Greenburg in 1951 it Stanley did not learn to speak Eng- fundraiser, the society raised a 35 by ABOUT THE AUTHOR. Aleksan- Kwolek would learn reading and has maintained a healthy and now lish until he started fi rst grade. Once 25 foot church building that visiting dra Ziolkowska-Boehm was born in writing, basic arithmetic and even ethnically diverse congregation. he learned English, he excelled in priests would use twice a month. By Łódź, Poland and earned her mas- a little bit of chemistry. From this Hungarians, Ukrainians, Croatians, school. He also learned he had a gift mid-1893 there were 56 families ter’s degree in Literature from the educational foundation she would Irish, and Americans now make up for public speaking and even com- living around the church and the University of Łódź and a Ph.D. in go to New Kensington High School the parish. peted in public speaking competi- Bishop saw that a parish would be Humanities from the University of and Margaret Morrison Carnegie In 1995 it lost the school, but tions. In high school he had his fi rst sustainable. On October 11, 1893 Warsaw. She has lived all over the College, eventually winning the 2008 it gained a church when St. Jo- taste of politics when he worked for Father Henry Cichowski was sent globe including England and To- National Medal of Technology and seph was joined to St. Mary’s. the campaign of Arthur Roebuck, to New Kensington and St. Mary of ronto, Ontario before fi nally settling Innovation for one of the twentieth You can still attend Mass at St. a liberal member of the House of Czestochowa parish was born. in Wilmington, Del., where she lives century’s greatest inventions, Kev- Mary’s with a Saturday, 4:00 p.m. Commons. Roebuck won the elec- With three years of growth, a with her husband, Norman Boehm lar. service, and on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. tion. parish school was opened and the and son, Thomas. Father Anthony Baron, took over Though Roebuck’s campaign was successful, Stanley decided PASS IT ON! When you fi nish to pursue a diff erent path; it would reading your copy of the Polish take many years for Haidasz to re- American Journal, please pass it turn to politics. He briefl y attended on, and ask that person to sub- seminary but then transferred to scribe. This can be your contribu- the University of Ottawa where he tion to keeping alive our Polish earned his bachelor of philosophy heritage. degree. Medical school came next

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HAPPENINGS: CHICAGO STYLE / Geraldine Balut Coleman Modernization Issues in Poland to be Discussed PHOTO: DARIUSZ LACHOWSKI DARIUSZ PHOTO: CHICAGO — Professor will be held from July 28-30, 2017. wicz. Those interested in attending wonderful piano

Michał SOLTYS HELENA PHOTO: Paweł Markowski, Hejna Fam- the Bal Amarantowy should contact performance by ily Chair in Polish Language and Bożenna Haszlakiewicz at (847) Jana Pavlovska, Literature at the University of Illi- 902-0406. and a reception nois at Chicago (UIC), and Profes- hosted by the sor Keely Stauter-Halsted, Hejna Chopin Theatre’s Family Chair in the History of Po- proprietors, Zyg- land at UIC, are organizing their de- munt and Lela partments for the 4th Annual Polish Dyrkacz. Studies Conference of the Universi- ty of Illinois at Chicago. The confer- WHAT’S HAP- ence is scheduled for April 24 -25, PENING AT 2017, at the Chopin Theatre, 1543 PRCUA. The

West Division Street, Chicago. COLEMAN BALUT GERALDINE PHOTO: K o n o p n i c k a In the past, Poland has often been Nuns welcome newly-appointed Polish consul gen- Adult Culture the focus of modernization theories, eral in Chicago, Peter Janicki Group of the Pol- schemes, and projects. From En- media, the medical community, as ish Roman Catho- lightenment travellers critiquing well as clergy and nuns. lic Union of America (PRCUA) will Poland’s backwardness to commu- After the sharing of the tradi- hold its annual fashion show on nist ideologues who were intent on tional opłatek among all present, March 26 at the Glendora House in revolutionary transformation of so- Zieliński invited all to gather to- Chicago Ridge, Illinois. For infor- ciety. Over the past two centuries, gether to sing traditional Polish mation, contact the PRCUA at (800) there have been frequent debates Christmas carols led by Eliza and 772-8632. regarding the modernization of the Bust of Wyszynski Arkadiusz Górecki, directors of Wesoły Lud Polish Folk Dance country. Ms. Kot Collegium Cantorum Polonia, and Company of the PRCUA will cel- This conference will serve as CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON AND the Chicago Nightingales, a chil- ebrate its 40th Anniversary by part of a broader series of Polish PMA’S MANAGING DIREC- CARDINAL WYSZYŃSKI DEDI- dren’s choir. providing a program on April 2 at Studies activities at UIC. The orga- TOR RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS CATION. The Polish Arts Club of Mother McAuley High School on nizers are interested in examining AWARD. On Saturday, December Chicago (PACC) held its annual Chicago’s South Central Europe from a comparative 17, Małgorzata Kot, managing Christmas Luncheon on Decem- Side. All Wesoły perspective, and will include Aus- director of The Polish Museum ber 10 at the Park Ridge Country Lud alumni are trian, Czech, German, Hungarian, of America (PMA), was honored Club in Park Ridge, Illinois. Ninety asked to contact Lithuanian, Russian, Ukrainian, and with the prestigious “Person of the guests were treated to an outstand- Ania Kraszews- Jewish cultures. In many ways, the Year” award from the Dziennik ing piano performance by Victor ki on Facebook development of these cultures has Związkowy, Chicago’s Polish daily Santiago Asuncion, who performed (Wesoły Lud been related to the development newspaper. To be recognized by three works of Chopin. Following Alumni) or at we- of Polish culture. Conference or- the newspaper’s editorial board and the performance and lunch, guests solylud@gmail. ganizers are welcoming proposals staff was a well-deserved honor for got in the holiday spirit by singing com for details. for papers written from within this Kot. She thanked everyone at the Polish and English Christmas car- The Polish perspective, especially those using Dziennik, but also stated that this ols. The festivities ended with the Hall (PRCUA St. unique methods and the media. award would not be possible without PACC holding a raffle of gourmet Poster image from “The Cross and the Crown.” Stanislaus Soci- What has modernization meant the support of her family, the PMA delights donated by members. ety #1004) will to Poland and its Poles? How can Board, its staff and volunteers, and Less than two weeks later, the CONSULATE HOLDS SPECIAL be celebrating its 100th anniversa- scholars understand the ways in friends of the PMA. She considered Polish Arts Club held a special dedi- FILM SCREENING. On December ry with a polka dance on April 30, which modernization schemes have this a very special Christmas gift. cation of a bronze bust sculpture 4, the Polish consulate general in 2017. This event is open to PRCUA affected Polish society? Modern- CIEPIELA BARBARA PHOTO: Chicago and Robert Rusiecki, dep- members as well as the public. ization of Poland through modern uty consul general, held a special The dancing will be from 1:00 to Polish history and its past deserves screening of the one-hour documen- 5:00 PM. Members of the Good scholarly investigation. tary, “The Crown and The Cross,” Times Band, which performed 400 The conference will examine which marked the 1050th anniver- consecutive Sunday night engage- what has happened in the last 150 sary of Poland’s statehood begin- ments, from 1975 to 1984, at this years and concerns for the future ning with the adoption of Christian- Polish Hall, are scheduled to be of Poland. Several suggested top- ity in 966. The film was screened at there. The Polish Hall is located at ics might include the perceptions the Chopin Theatre, located in Chi- 826 Greenwood Street in Madison, of Polish backwardness; modern- cago’s Polish Triangle area. In the Illinois. The updated Dave Hylla’s ization as a political tool; European film, the award-winning filmmaker, Good Times Band is scheduled to and American models of modern- Zdzisław Cozac, traces the baptism perform. Admission is only $2.00, ization in the Polish context; Jewish of Mieszko I, the Christianization of and there is no charge for children modernization projects; and gen- the Polish State with the first Piast 12 years or younger. Polish-style erational tensions in modernization dynasty from pre-Christian times food will be available, and more is campaigns. to the coronation of Bolesław, the planned. Proceeds from this event Abstracts submitted must not ex- Brave, in 1025. The film features will be used to maintain the aging ceed 300 words in length and must renowned historians offering new building. For additional informa- be received by February 10, 2017. perspectives to shed light on dra- tion contact Beverly Bargiel at stan- Participants will be notified of their matic live action scenes. Following [email protected] or check Face- acceptance by March 1, 2017. For the film, guests were treated to a book at Polish Hall Madison. more information regarding this Ladies at Legion’s Christmas Tea conference, contact Anna Szawara, at [email protected]. LEGION WILL HOST 78TH BALL. of Stefan Cardinal Wyszyński Become a member today For 78 years, the Legion of Young created by the late Polish sculp- PIEROG DROPS TO CELEBRATE Polish Women (LYPW) has suc- tor Klemens Kwapiszewski. This Polish American 2017. The world may have been cessfully served the Polish and Pol- dedication took place on December watching the famous crystal ball ish American community through 18 at St. Hyacinth Basilica after the Historical Association as it dropped in New York’s Times its charitable works. Established at 12:30 PM Mass. The bust was do- Square to welcome in 2017, but the the start of World War II, the LYPW nated to St. Hyacinth by the PACC. The Polish American HistoricalAssociation Knights of Columbus, Council has provided funding for those Kwapiszewski’s bust of Lech Wale- was established in December 1942 as 1696, in Whiting, Indiana, was pre- in need in Poland, the USA, and sa was donated to Northeastern Il- a special commission of the The Polish paring to drop a foam pierog to wel- throughout the world. Its goal is to linois University (NEIU) by the Institute of Arts and Sciences in America to come in the new year. As part of the raise money through its White and PACC, as well, and it can now be collect, compile and publish information about New Year’s celebration, the Knights Red Ball, Bal Amarantowy. This viewed at NEIU’s Walesa Hall. Polish Americans. In October 1944, it was reor­ganized as a national of Columbus featured a 10-foot is a debutante ball in which young American society to promote study and research in the history and wide illuminated pierog outside of women are formally presented into CHRISTMAS RECEPTION AT social background of Americans of Polish descent. The Association, its hall. By using a crane, the foam the Polish American community. POLISH CONSULATE. Peter which was incorporated under the laws of Illinois in 1972, strives to pierog was dropped from 90 feet The event helps the Legion raise Janicki, newly appointed Polish assist and cooperate with all individuals and organizations interested into an especially illuminated pot funds to support its mission. The consul general in Chicago, hosted in Polish American life and history. Contributions in support of the with a 2017 banner attached to it. Ball will be held on March 4, 2017 the Consulate’s annual Christmas work of the Association are tax-exempt. The Whiting Knights of Columbus at the Hilton Chicago. reception for invited members of Regular one-year membership to the Association is $40.00. ($25.00 for hosted this public New Year’s Eve The Legion sets the tone of the the Polish community on December students) made payable to the Polish American Historical Association. party that was highlighted by this Ball by hosting teas at which pro- 7. The evening began with a formal pierog drop at the stroke of mid- spective debutantes and their par- receiving line in which Consul Gen- Polish American Historical Association night. ents meet past debutantes and Le- eral Janicki greeted the guests. The Central Connecticut State University Whiting, Indiana, just south of gion members to learn more about reception began with welcoming 1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT 06050 Chicago, is the home of the interna- the Legion’s mission and history. remarks by Janicki and Vice Consul www.polishamericanstudies.org tionally-known Pierogi Fest, held The last tea was held on December Konrad Zieliński. The Consulate each year with over a quarter-mil- 11. This year’s Ball chair is Cheri- was overflowing with guests from BE PART OF OUR SPECIAL EASTER 2017 EDITION. Send well wishes lion people in attendance. This year lyn Denisiuk, and the Legion’s Polish and Polish American orga- to family and friends, and support the PAJ with an Easter Greeting. will be its 23rd anniversary and it president is Bożenna Haszlakie- nizations, including businesses, the See form on back cover or call 1 (800) 422-1275 POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • FEBRUARY 2017 www.polamjournal.com 9

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Covered by Caiphas,” and 28 “Holy Steps” lead- ing the hours of the year, were for days, scarcely a subject could be reached the courtyard, the shovel the darkness of the early hour, the ing to the “Throne of Pilate.” There the servants of the castle. found in his diocese who would bearer would suddenly whack the monks hurry to the sacristy. They are also the “Palace of Herod,” the The nobles sought to emulate avail himself of the privilege. It re- container of oatmeal and the entire open a safe and descend stairs to a “Return to Pilate,” the chapels of their king. A large table covered mained for King Zygmunt August mess would cascade over the carrier small cubicle situated behind the top the “Scourging,” “Jesus accepting with a snow-white cloth was load- (1520-72) to set a precedent and evoking gales of laughter from the of the altar. All kneel as two priests the Cross” and three chapels com- ed with stuffed sucklings, hams, change the regulations. Out of con- “mourners” accompanying the “fu- POTRAWYREGIONALNE.PL smoked tongues and baked lambs. sideration for the German Protes- neral.” Like a phalanx of soldiers surround- tants dining at the royal table, meat In the early morning of Good Fri- ing the quiet dignity of their general, appeared for the first time on a fast day, parents placed their children in this succulent display surrounded an day in the palace of Krakow. From a circle and proceeded to lash each “Agnus Dei,” which stood poised that day, meat was consumed even child with the words: “Rany Boskie” with the banner of the Resurrec- on Palm Sunday. The regulation was (“God’s wounds”). In some sections tion. At the extremities of the tab- relaxed it was said, to express joy of Poland, the custom is observed leaux stood babki towering above that only one week remained before today and is called “płacze Bóg” the scene, arousing the admiration the Savior would rise from the dead. (“God weeps”). Mirrors are cov- of the onlookers by their texture and ered with a black cloth as a sign of size. This sweet bread was the pride IN A SENSE, Lent was observed mourning and children are warned of every housekeeper. The dough more severely in Poland than in not to peek into them lest they see was snowy, light and puffy evoking many other European Catholic the devil. praise from the men and envy on the countries but where the others paid Water drawn from streams and part of the women who either did more attention to the quantity con- ponds before sunset on Good Friday not know the secret of the baking or sumed, the Polish people were pri- takes on significance. It is believed were too stingy and lacked diligence marily concerned with quality. A that people and animals washed in in the preparation of the dough. At French priest who spent some time this water will be protected from the furthest ends of the table were in Poland during the life of King Jan skin diseases. mosaic-like pancakes, of the most Sobieski (1624-96) wrote: “Fasting Farmers sow peas on Good Fri- fantastic designs. And everywhere, for the Polish people consists in ab- day in the belief that what is sown “Półpoście! Półpoście!” In a popular custom carried over from the crowning the culinary heroes and staining from meat and butter, but on this day will be free from insects. Middle Ages, an old useless crock was filled with peelings and ashes in heroines of the day, were pyramids, they eat and drink the entire day.” Old straw is thrown from the barns the early morning of the Wednesday in mid-Lent. Pounding on the door towers and turrets atop the walls of Barszcz, a sour soup, was cut because the new straw of Good or window of a sleeping neighbor to make sure he is awake, the crock a fortress. with olive oil. Bread was smeared Friday will not be liable to infesta- was flung against the door. When answered, the prankster would shout It is said that there are deep, with olive oil, sprinkled with poppy tion by vermin. And one can assure loudly “Półpoście! Półpoście!” (“It is mid-Lent!”). sunken ravines where the sun sel- seed, sugar or salt and baked over himself happiness and good fortune dom penetrates. On the days when it hot coals. Toasted bread with toast- if he takes a handful of dirt from a vested in surplices and stoles, take memorating the three falls of the is to appear on the horizon, the vil- ed beer constituted a Lenten supper. neighbor’s property on Good Friday down the miraculous picture. They Savior. There are also the chapels of lagers hurry forth at daybreak, car- A beer broth consisting of toasted and carries it to his own land. place it on a table covered with a St. Veronica and the “Denudation.” rying all manner of dishes overflow- beer with egg yolk was a Lenten fa- In the area surrounding Krakow, cloth and surround the picture with All feature appropriate paintings ing with omelet. Amid songs and vorite served in large glasses called it is believed that impure spirits lighted candles. Prayers are begun and sculpture executed by famous the clanging of brass instruments, szklanice. Another favored Lenten and witches have special powers under the leadership of the prior. Polish artists. they joyfully consume the eggs at dish was mnichy “monks” because on Good Friday. Since the Lord is The crown and precious garments the appearance of the sun. it had its origin in monastery kitch- dead, they hold meetings with the are removed and taken to the safe THE POLISH “ŚWIĘCONKA,” As it was then, so today the eat- ens. These were twisted cakes, cut devils themselves on this day. In from which fresh garments and blessed food, of Holy Saturday ing of the blessed egg is of the es- in squares, boiled in scalding water years gone by, guns were fired in crown are brought. The picture is dates back through many centuries. sence, the principal symbol of the on a little tin sieve and basted on a cemeteries to disrupt the meetings thoroughly dusted. Various religious Chroniclers from the reign of King entire celebration. The custom is platter swimming with butter and but today altar boys armed with and devotional articles are touched Ladislaus IV describe the święconka ancient and not limited to Poland, onions. clappers, pots and pans can be seen to the sacred image. The crown and which stood on the royal table. for reaches back into the pre-Chris- The Lenten fast gave rise to a running through the cemeteries rais- clean dresses are sealed in place. Four skins of huge wild boars, one tian era when the forces of nature popular custom observed in the ing a great hue and cry to drive out The prior recites the Litany of Lo- for each season of the year, were were worshipped as gods. Worship Middle Ages and carried over to the the evil spirits. reto and two monks replace the pic- crammed with pork, hams, sau- of the sun was common to all early present day. An old useless crock is It was believed that an egg laid ture on the altar. sages and a suckling. Twelve deer religious. The egg, symbol of life’s filled with peelings and ashes in the on Good Friday would never de- with golden antlers, for the twelve initial stages, was offered to the sun- early morning of the Wednesday in cay and constituted a good remedy “THE WAY TO CALVARY.” Mean- months of the year, stood in tandem god which with its warmth had in- mid Lent. Pounding on the door or against fever. It also was consid- while, at Poland’s Shrine of Our surrounding each boar. The deer troduced life into the egg. As with window of a sleeping neighbor to ered a miraculous fire extinguisher Lady of Calvary, tens of thousands were stuffed with meat of rabbits, the breaking and sharing of the wa- make sure he is awake, the crock if cast into a blaze caused by a bolt of pilgrims are entering the grounds. grouse, bustards and pheasant. fer on Christmas Eve, so too on Eas- is flung against the door. The city of lightning. Others maintained that They will be present for the Passion Fifty-two enormous cakes, repre- ter morn every member and every dwellers throw the crock under each the eggs laid on Good Friday were Play enacted annually on Good Fri- senting the weeks of the year, sur- guest of every household shares the others’ feet saying: “It is mid-Lent, to be consumed raw on Easter Sun- day by the clerics of the Franciscan rounded the deer. Each was filled egg, wishing each, in turn, a Blessed dear sir (or madam).” day if illness was to be prevented monastery and the local peasants. with pancakes, sweetmeats, dump- Easter. during the entire year. The Play is dramatic and instruc- lings, and bakalia (delicacies). On v v v IN THE EVENING OF GOOD FRI- tive. The scenes correspond with a table were 365 babki, a special This article first appear inPolish DAY, or the early hours of Holy Sat- IN CENTURIES PAST, Poland, the Gospel in depicting the different sweet bread, for the number of days American Studies, Vol. XX. No. 2, urday, servants tied a herring with a too, had its penitential brethren who stages of the Passion. The chapels in a year. Each was adorned with July-December 1963. Polish Ameri- thread to a long, thick rope suspend- scourged themselves publicly dur- with their paintings and sculptures impressive inscriptions and flour- can Studies is the Polish American ing it over a path on a tree. The her- ing Lent but especially on Good harmoniously arranged, according ishes. Four goblets of liqueur rep- Historical Association’s interdisci- ring was being punished for having Friday. While making the Way of to the Gospel narrative serve as set- resented the four seasons. Twelve plinary refereed scholarly journal reigned over meat-starved appetites the Cross, a different penitent would tings. silver buckets of wine, arranged (ISSN 0032-2806; eISSN 2330- during the past six weeks. flay himself at each station until he “The Way to Calvary” begins in tandem, represented the twelve 0833), which has been published Żur, a mess of slightly ferment- drew blood. with the Chapel of St. Raphael the months of the year. Fifty-two sil- continuously since 1944. ed light oatmeal, was carried out of At Poland’s Shrine of the Black Archangel, which stands before the ver barrels arranged in tandem, To subscribe, visit www.press. the kitchen as no longer useful. One Madonna, a time-honored ceremony great Church of the Crucifixion. representing the weeks of the year, uillinois.edu/journals/pas.html. of the houseboys was cajoled into begins at 4:00 a.m. on Holy Thurs- Next is the Church of the Cenacle were filled with wine from Cyprus, To learn more about PAHA, visit carrying the dish of oatmeal on his day. The Pauline Fathers in charge and the bridge leading to the chapel Spain and Italy. For each day of the www.polishamericanstudies.org. head, or in a bag on his back. Be- of the Shrine meet behind the closed “on the Cedron.” There is the “Way year, 365 bottles of Hungarian wine 10 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • FEBRUARY 2017

TRAVELOGUE – 5 Days in Poland / Staś Kmieć Rooms that Sang and Danced PART XXIII. Following a moving fire department was pressuring the concert at Świebodzice Exhibition company to finally demolish this Center, we were on the bus once piece of history. again for an overnight trip back to The ballet room had a special Karolin … and my last day in War- significance to me and I needed saw. A quick stop along the way at to see it one last time. First, I en- the petrol station to refuel the buses tered the choir room, where Ta- allowed for a break and quick din- deusz Sygietyński taught the eager ner. Along the motorways and super young talent to sing and play instru- highways, there are ultra-clean fuel ments, and where he and Pani Mira stations – where not only can you brought his compositions to life. fill your tank, but you can eat a de- Many a distinguished visitor was licious homemade meal. Krzysiek treated to a mini concert of songs. had kotlety, while I had to partake The famed pianist Artur Rubinstein in a plateful of tasty pierogi! Once (born in Łódz) returned to Poland back at the Mazowsze headquarters, in 1981, and was honored with a I settled for yet-again a short night’s performance that included “Laura i rest. Filon.” Was it me, or could one hear

Mazowsze members with legendary Polish American pianist Arthur Rubinstein in 1981. dance. The purpose of that trip to and dance that glorious choreogra- bums was cordial, sweet and en- Poland was to complete post-grad- phy to that enthralling music. So, a dearing. She told me that based on uate studies at the Studium Folko- trip to Karolin was arranged. At the my dance ability I was a perfect rystyczne at the University of Marie barre and then centre led by chore- candidate of acceptance. But be- Curie-Skłodowska in Lublin. I had ographer and ballet master Witold yond talent, there was one crucial started the course study before my professional career took flight, and before the period of Martial Law was imposed, and had returned to finish during the prior summer – graduating with highest honors. Having been enchanted by Mazowsze all my life, first by the Monitor and Muza label recordings and later by live performances, I had a secret desire to join the ranks A beautiful morning and I was off to view the Mazowsze’s historic main building before a reconstruc- tion process was to take place. From the very beginning, the ensemble was based at this palace in Karolin, far from the noise and turmoil of Warsaw. In this structure is where over 60 years of arduous rehearsals were held every day; where music and singing could be heard until the early hours; where the marvel- Zapała, it was standard ballet fare; qualifying element to be a member ous dances were created; and where and later it was a place in the exqui- of Mazowsze – Polish citizenship. the repertoire assembled and be- site Elwira Kamińska Krakowiak. That could be achieved in two ways: came enriched. The heart and soul It was a magical moment. I was in being born in Poland or marrying a of Mazowsze took place in two re- heaven … almost a dream come Polish citizen. Pani Mira wished me hearsal rooms – the ballet hall and true. well in Lublin, invited me back and the choir room. Each morning there A meeting over tea with Pani told me to consider my options. I would be two separate ballet classes Mira – a woman I only knew from returned many times, and stood in – men’s class and women’s class. the photographs on the record al- first, second, fourth and fifth posi- Rehearsals followed in the two tion at that barre, danced dances, rooms for vocal and dance reper- the music coming from the walls? but pursued my career of dance in toire staging and refinement. The sala baletowa was bathed in WOODEN EASTER EGGS FROM POLAND New York. The rooms were constructed to a misty chiaroscuro created in part suit the artistic needs of the new by the morning sunshine through NOW, SO MANY YEARS LATER, I company during its original incep- the many white-framed window stood again at the barre and danced tion, but were never intended to panes, reflective mirrors, and the my own choreography on the floor be permanent structures. With the projection of lights through cloud- that is soaked with the sweat of building of the new state-of-the-art like, honey-comb shaped fixtures. generations of Mazowsze dancers. facility Matecznik in 2009, the old I took my place at the barre, where I pondered how this room full of space was no longer used, except so many years ago I took class with artistry and history could be demol- during showings, exhibitions and Mazowsze. ished? tours. As the rooms were built hast- At the Otrębusy train station I HAD JUST COMPLETED ily, not to code restrictions, and with a five- back in 1948, bewildered young an untreated wooden floor – excel- year tenure with The Boston Bal- boys and frightened girls alone, or lent for dancing, but not-so-excel- let and had plans to move to New in the company of their elders made lent should a spark ignite, the local York and pursue musical theater and their way to Karolin and entered these rooms with their hearts jump- ing to their throats. They came from different parts of Poland – from the smallest villages and large cities. They came to learn, they came to sing, they came to dance. Country ducklings became graceful swans and storks took on masculine vigor and vitality. In these rooms, thousands of Handcrafted birchwood eggs with beautiful painted designs. dancers and singers achieved a No two alike. A wonderful addition to any collection. Made in Poland. virtuosity of physicality, time and Eggs measure approx. 2.25” H x 1.75” D space. An underlying vision was Item 1-1503 — $4.95 each communicated. Intricate instruc- Also available as ornament (with eye-hook and gold braided string) tions were painstakingly worked out Item 1-1502 — $5.95 each and then seared into the brains and bodies by sheer repetition. Dance SHIPPING: EGGS had its own heartbeat and rhythms, TO ORDER, (IF ORDERING EGGS ONLY) USE FORM 1-3 eggs...... $4.00 its own internal music — and the 4-6 eggs...... $5.95 music danced. ON PAGE 7 7 or more...... $6.95 to be continued POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • FEBRUARY 2017 www.polamjournal.com 11

POLISH CHEF / Robert Strybel Pączki Day is A Few More Different Cold-Weather Comfort Foods Tuesday, February 28 continued from last month kraut. Optional: Add 1-2 t sugar. Cook 30 as such, just a rule of thumb and a bit min or until very tender. of common sense. For instance, take a BREADED PORK CUTLETS (kotlety 2-3 c of fresh fruit (at this time of year schabowe). This is nearly everyone’s fa- HOME-MADE KIEŁBASA (kiełbasa washed, pitted plums, peeled and/or vorite! Cut bones away 6 center-cut pork domowa). Coarsely grind 4.5 lbs pork cored and sliced apples or pears. (You chops or slice boneless center-cut pork butts and combine with 1 lb ground raw can also use frozen strawberries or cher- loin 1” thick. Pound with meat mallet on hamburger. Re-grind 2/3 of the meat and ries or other frozen fruit). Place fruit in both sides until ¼” thick. Sprinkle with combine with the once-ground mixture. saucepan, add 4-6 cups water and cook salt, pepper and a pinch of marjoram Sprinkle with 3 T salt and 1 t pepper, on med-low until fruit is fully cooked (5- and/or garlic powder if desired. Dredge 3 buds crushed garlic. (Optional: For 10 min). Sweeten to taste and serve room in flour, dip in egg wash and roll in fine, Poznań style kiełbasa add 2 t heaping temp. or chilled with a little of the fruit plain bread crumbs. Gently press bread- t marjoram. Work by hand, gradually in each glass. A sprinkling of lemon juice ing into cutlets so it stays put during fry- adding 1 c ice-cold water and continue will provide added zing, and a tiny pinch ing. Fry to a nice golden brown on both working until it is completely absorbed. of cinnamon or a grating of nutmeg may THIS YEAR, TRY MAKING YOUR PĄCZKI. Combine 2 sides in hot lard, vegetable shortening or Refrigerate over night in a thin layer in also be added. cakes mashed yeast with 1 c flour and 1 c warm milk in oil, drain on paper towel and serve im- pan covered with clean dish towel. Next a bowl and leave in warm place to rise. Beat well 6 egg mediately. Serve with boiled or mashed day, rinse hog casings well and stuff with APPLE CAKE (szarlotka). Combine yolks with 1/3 c sugar, add 1/3 c warm milk and continue potatoes and stewed sauerkraut (see be- meat mixture, either by hand or using 2¾ c flour with 1 c confectioner’s sugar, to beat in double boiler until mixture thickens. Remove low). meat-grinder with sausage attachment. 4 egg yolks and ¼ t salt and blend in- from flame and continue beating until mixture -is luke Twist sausage into 12” links and tie them gredients into a uniform dough. Do not warm. Sift 3 c flour onto bread-board, mix in yeast mix- STEWED SAUERKRAUT (kapusta with white twine. Hang up in cool place knead! Roll into ball, wrap in foil and ture, egg mixture, 1/2 jigger rum, brandy or vodka, 1/2 duszona). Drain 2 qts sauerkraut reserv- to air-dry several hrs or overnight. To refrigerate at least 30 min. Meanwhile, t salt, 1 t vanilla and grated rind of 1/2 a lemon. Knead ing juice. If too sour to your taste, swish cook, boil or bake. But first prick with in pot combine 1 lb tart cooking apples, thoroughly, gradually adding 1/3 c melted butter. Con- sauerkraut around in pot of cold water pin in various places so it doesn’t burst peeled, cored and sliced, with ½ c sug- tinue kneading vigorously until air blisters appear and and drain well. If it turns out not tart during cooking. Serve with stewed sau- ar and simmer on low heat until apples dough no longer sticks to hands. Place in warm bowl, enough, the reserved juice will enhance erkraut (above). are tender. To cooked apples add 1¼ lb cover with clean dish towel or plastic wrap and allow to its tartness. Transfer kraut to colander peeled, diced or sliced uncooked apples. double in bulk in a warm, draft-free place. Roll dough out COMPOTE, HOME-MADE FRUIT and press out moisture. Chop coarsely, Add ½ t vanilla extract and a pinch of 1/2 inch thick and cut into circles with glass or biscuit- DRINK place in pot scald with 3 c boiling wa- (kompot). Although most kids cinnamon. Divide chilled dough in half. cutter. Place on parchment, cover with clean tea towel or ter, bring to boil and cook uncovered 15 are crazy about fizzy, syrupy soft drinks Roll one half out thin into a rectangle or plastic wrap and allow to double in bulk. Fry a few at a min. Add 3 bay leaves, cover and cook (Sprite, Fanta, Coke, etc.), a healthier al- square to fit your baking pan and come time without crowding in hot 350° lard or shortening un- on med-low 30 min. Add 1 mushroom ternative is a home-made compote con- up the sides. Pierce with fork all over til brown on both sides. For plain pączki dust with pow- bouillon cube and ½ t bruised caraway taining fresh fruit. This is like the syrup and bake in preheated 390° oven 10-15 dered sugar or apply plain glaze. (Mix 1 c confectioner’s seeds (optional). Dice and fry ¼ lb pork in canned peaches, pears, cherries, etc., min. Add apple filling and spread it out sugar with 1-2 T milk or rum until spreadable.) For filled fatback or thick-sliced bacon. When only thinner and home-made. You can evenly. Roll out remaining dough half pączki use a pastry bag or syringe to inject a bit of rose- pale-golden add a chopped onion and make it as intense (lots of fruit) or thin and cover apples. Reduce heat to 350° petal jam, powidła (Polish plum butter) or other jam of simmer until browned. Stir in 1 heaping (lots of liquid) as you like and sweeten and bake about 45-60 min. Dust baked choice. Then dust with powdered sugar or glaze. T flour, brown lightly and add to sauer- it heavily or lightly. There is no recipe cake with confectioner’s sugar.

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SPORTS / Tom Tarapacki Kubiak Calls It Quits in the 103-kg class, as Poland’s the world by agreeing to play against She began fencing by the age of Marcin Dołega was awarded a the Harlem Globetrotters. He played nine at the Polish American Fencing bronze medal. for the Washington Generals, tour- School in Linden, N.J., and excelled A couple months earlier 2016 ing the world with the Globetrotters as a junior athlete. Along the way Olympic hammer throw gold med- in late 1988 and early ’89. He en- she earned a degree in biology from alist Anita Włodarczyk got another joyed it, despite the losing, but his St. John’s. Olympic gold from the 2012 games. knees couldn’t handle the schedule Wozniak’s Rio teammate, Ibtihaj That’s because the Russian woman — games every day, two on week- Muhammad, was the first Muslim who won gold in the hammer throw ends. He coached a bit before opting American woman to wear a hijab in London was disqualified in 2016 to get a “real” job: selling polyeth- while competing in the Olympics. for doping and Włodarczyk, who ylene storm sewers in Allentown, However, Wozniak also attracted a finished second, was retroactively Pennsylvania. lot of attention—for her purple hair. given the gold. It was while doing sales that It was the work of Niki Klaczany, Carl discovered the meaning of his stylist and founder of “Up & Out name. A nurse pronounced it with Salon” in Hoboken, N.J., and Dag- a perfect Polish accent and then mara’s best friend. “My dad and asked, “You know what Chrabascz Daga’s parents grew up together Concerned about his ability to and finished the remaining games means?” “I’m thinking ‘Lion King,’ in Poland and moved to America maintain his health and do the job 4-15. Krzyzewski, 69, had surgeries something like that,” Chrabascz together, so I’ve known her since I the way he has always done it, Gary during the offseason to replace his says. “She says, ‘Little bug.’” “I go, was born,” Niki said. Kubiak (above) said it is time for left knee, repair his left ankle and fix ‘Is it a scary little bug? Does it have him “to step away from coaching,” a hernia, while also leading the U.S. at least pinchers or anything?’ Nope. THAT’S DENNY. less than a year after leading the Olympic team to the gold medal in Denny McLain Chrabascz means ‘little bug.’” is remembered for winning 31 Denver Broncos to a Super Bowl Rio. Coach K holds the Division I championship. Kubiak said that he wins record with 1,055 victories in realized this season that if he stayed his 41 seasons as a head coach. He a head coach, he was going to have has led Duke to five NCAA cham- to change how he worked. pionships. Kubiak, 55, had spent a night in the hospital after the Broncos’ Oct. BULAGA, RIPKOWSKI LEAD 9 loss to the Atlanta Falcons and left PACKERS. Tackle Bryan Bulaga the stadium that night in an ambu- and fullback Aaron Ripkowski BUGGING HIS OPPONENTS. His lance. Kubiak was diagnosed with a played big roles in Green Bay’s late style of play may be “old school,” “complex migraine condition,” and season surge. Bulaga was the Pack- but (above) was away from the team for a week. ers’ first round pick out of Iowa in Andrew Chrabascz’s wide-ranging talents have helped He also suffered what was called a 2010 and later that season he be- Butler become one of the nation’s “mini-stroke” in 2014 when he was came, at 21 years, 322 days, the top teams this season. The 6’7’’ the Houston Texans’ head coach. youngest player to start in a Super 230-lb. senior “point forward” is Since that time Kubiak has said that Bowl. This season he’s been rela- demonstrating the versatility and he was trying to improve his sleep tively injury-free, and it’s helped his toughness that make him one of the FENCING STANDOUT. Polish games in a season, which he did in habits to avoid further issues. performance. “I think this is going Bulldogs’ key players. born (above) 1968. There hasn’t been a 30-game Kubiak drew praise from many to be his best season when it’s all Dagmara Wozniak Andrew scored 2,268 points dur- is one the top saber fencers in the winner in baseball since. That year in the Broncos organization, includ- said and done,” said Packers Head ing his prep career at Portsmouth United States, and is ranked as one he earned his first of two Cy Young ing All-Pro linebacker Von Miller. Coach Mike McCarthy. High School and Cushing Acad- of the top 10 in the world. She rep- Awards and an MVP. His Detroit “He was a leader who was believ- Ripkowski was a 6th round pick emy, and was named the top Rhode resented the United States at the Tigers also won their first World able, a man of high character who out of Oklahoma two years ago, and Island high school player by ESPN 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, and Series championship since 1945. always had a plan,” Miller said in a became the starter this season. He in 2013. Recruited by former Butler was a member of the bronze medal McLain later served time in prison letter, “It’s understandable that he became a bigger part of the offense coach Brad Stevens, he was named winning team coached by Polish for cocaine possession, embezzle- would walk away from the game during the Pack’s playoff push. to the 2013-14 Big East All-Rookie native Ed Korfanty. After going to ment and money laundering. the moment he felt he couldn’t put “Along with being a capable block- Team. Last year he had career bests the Beijing Olympics in 2008 as an 100% effort into preparation. For er, he’s shown a knack for running Denny’s mother, the former Betty in field goal percentage, assists, alternate, Wozniak qualified for her him, coaching is an all-or-nothing the ball,” wrote Wes Hodkiewicz at Koss, was of Jewish Polish heritage, rebounds, and steals. As a senior first team as an individual in 2012 deal, and he’d rather walk away Packers.com. while his father was Irish Ameri- he has significantly improved his and placed eighth in her Olympic than offer less than his best.” can. With that in mind, McLain had BETTER LATE … The Interna- three-point shooting and his assist debut. some interesting comments in his KRZYZEWSKI TAKES A BREAK. tional Weightlifting Federation will numbers have gone way up. She’s also won bronze medals 1975 book, Nobody’s Perfect, writ- Duke head coach Mike Krzyze- award Polish weightlifter Szymon Andrew certainly has the abil- with Team USA in the team com- ten with Dave Diles. wski (photo, next column) took a Kołecki a gold medal for the 2008 ity to play after college, as did his petition at the 2011, 2012, 2013 and McLain talked about how his leave of absence of about a month Olympic Games in Beijing at 94 kg. father. Carl Chrabascz was a Di- 2015 World Championships, and strained relationship with his to recover from successful surgery Kazakhstani weightlifter Ilya Ilyin vision I player for Lehigh and then gold in 2014. That gold medal win younger brother, Tim, was not to remove a fragment of a herniated was stripped of his gold medal af- Penn State in the mid-1980s, then marked the team’s first title at the good: “He’s more Irish than Polish. disk from his lower back. In Octo- ter samples from the Beijing games played pro ball in Luxembourg, event since 2005. Timmy doesn’t care much about ber 1994 Krzyzewski underwent were retested for drugs. Kołecki, England and Ireland. He averaged “Daga” came to the U.S. from anything or anybody, even himself. back surgery, and took a leave for who had previously won Olympic nearly 45 points per game in Lux- Wrocław as a one-year-old with her He’ll help people, if he can, but he the remainder of the season in Janu- silver in 2000, is now retired. embourg in 1988. Carl then decided parents, Gregory and Irena Woz- lives a day at a time…” ary 1995. Duke was 9–3 at the time Drug tests also caused a change to use basketball as a vehicle to see niak, and her older sister, Zuzanna.

SYBIRACY / Stefania Borstowa Cheating the Kazakhs, Winter 1942 “Sibracy” (Poles exiled to Sibe- started inspecting us: boys were change frequently, so that some of local population had very little in- ria during World War II) is written ordered to take off all cloths, I and us were walking or jogging along formation what was going on. The by Stefania Borstowa. Borstowa, Lusia had to take off our coats. Of the cart, while two could rest in the locals became even more tight- her children and Marysia, a home course, they could not find it. Then cart. lipped and quiet. During some of the servant, were deported from Lvov to they inspected the horse cart, finally The frost was reaching -40C, but conversations, we overheard people Krutoyarka, a small village in Ka- they let us go and they gave us some at least there was no wind. When we saying “if Hitler would come to us, zakstan. Soon after the Soviet Union hay for the horse and dry bread. reached Kostanay, we met plenty of it could be easier to live here.” invasion, her husband was sent to Our boys were cautious. “Please, Polish recruits. There was a doctor, I was terrified and angry that they the labor camp in Eastern Siberia be patient, do not pull it out from he examined the recruits, looked at wanted Hitler, such a terrible enemy and died of dysentery, but she did your breeches,” they said. “They their falsified papers and was laugh- that destroys and kills the whole not know about it until after World A knout is a heavy scourge-like will catch to us and inspect us ing at these papers. Edek, one of our populations of people. War II. multiple whip, usually made of a again.” boys, was sent back home. The doc- “How you dare to wish Hitler to bunch of rawhide thongs attached This really happened. After we tor found that Edek was too weak, come!” I said. PART XX. So we were resting in to a long handle, sometimes with travelled about 3-4 km, two local suffered from malnutrition, and had They explained they could man- the Kazakh’s station on the way to metal wire or hooks incorporated. men caught up to us, they took off the beginnings of tuberculosis. age Hitler. According to their logic, Kostanay, a local capital, with Pol- gave us a good breakfast, a real tea everything from the cart and in- After ten days we came back to Stalin was their local enemy, he was ish recruits. Early in the morning, and lepyoshki (flat bread). spected it again, but they could not our village. I was glad that Edek more difficult to deal with, since one of the Polish boys came to me I was quite nervous about the find the knout. After this encounter, was with me, since I would be afraid there is no way to conquer him or and Lusia, and asked us to take one knout and eager to leave. Suddenly I could not decide to pull out the of going home alone through this get rid of him without destroying of the knouts, which was hanging one of the hosts noticed that the pinching knout. I need to add that deserted road. But, Edek, who was their own neighborhoods. above my head on the ceiling. I knout is missing and started look- our travel was not nice; the horse preparing to be a future soldier, was Continued next month did it very carefully, put it into my ing for it. There was lots of hustle was starving and tired. There could crying constantly, that he could not breeches and wrapped with a belt and bustle. Kazakhs tried to com- be only two people in the same time serve. — Reprinted courtesy of Jaga’s around my hips. Then we went to municate with us in their language, on the cart, since the horse could Almost a year passed since the Polish Culture Website at: www.pol- have a breakfast. Kazakh shepherds but I did not understand them. They not pull anything more. We had to German-Soviet fighting started. The ishsite.us POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • FEBRUARY 2017 www.polamjournal.com 13

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POLONIA OF THE EASTERN GREAT LAKES / Michael Pietruszka New Officers for Area PolAm Organizations BUFFALO, N.Y. — Potts Ban- St. Catharines, Ontario sponsored bership dinner at the Potts Ban- Polish Cana- quet Hall in Cheektowaga hosted events to benefit the “Wielki Orki- quet Hall in Cheektowaga, Jan. 19. dian Folk Dance the “Hangover Dance” featuring estra Swiatecznej Pomocy” (Great WGRZ-TV’s Pete Gallivan was the Company hosted PhoCus on New Year’s Day ... Buf- Orchestra of Christmas Charity) the guest speaker at the event ... Potts its “Snow Ball” falo Bishop Richard Malone named weekend of January 13 through 15 Banquet Hall also was the site of featuring Impuls Rev. Matt Nycz as the new pas- The Polish Genealogical Society the New Direction CD release party at the John Paul tor of Blessed Sacrament Parish in of New York State elected the fol- for “Great Directions,” Jan. 21 ... II Polish Cultural KISLUK MICHELLE PHOTO: Tonawanda ... The Syracuse Pol- lowing leadership for 2017: Nicole Also on the 21st, “Koniec Swiata,” Centre, on the ish Home hosted its “Oplatek Din- Pohancsek (president), Sherry So- “Faza,” “Konsorcjum” and “Natu- 28th. ner Dance” featuring the John Gora jka (vice-president), Denise Olian- ral Wers” performed Polish rock, The Polish Band at its clubrooms, Jan. 7 ... Also sky (secretary) and Chuck Pyrak ska and hip hop as part of “Pol- Arts Club of Buf- on the 7th, the Chopin Singing So- (treasurer). The 2017 trustees of the iShow” at the Rockpile West in To- falo hosted its an- ciety performed at St. Gregory the group are: Pierre LaJoie, Elizabeth ronto; Ludowa Nuta hosted its “Bal nual Installation Great Parish in Williamsville; and Nowak, Charles Penasack, Maria Goralski” (Highland Ball) at the and Scholarship SINGERS and musicians performed after the sleigh Ludowa Nuta performed “koledy” Slomczewski, and Sharon Voigt. Polish Hall in Hamilton, Ontario; Awards Luncheon rides at last year’s kulig, sponosred by the Polish at the Wawel Villa retirement facil- On January 14, St. John the and the Canadian Polish Women’s at Gregor’s Gar- American Congress. This year’s will be held again at ity in Mississauga, Ontario. Baptist Parish in Alden hosted Heritage Fund held its “Czarno den Grove in West Chestnut Ridge Park on February 19. Gerard and Barbara Mazurkie- a Polish Night, Polka Mass, and Bialy Bal Maskowy” (Black and Seneca, Jan. 29. ern New York Division of the Polish wicz have been named chairs of the Dance featuring performances by White Costume Ball) at the John The officers who were installed American Congress will hold its an- Diocese of Buffalo’s 2017 Catholic Special Delivery and the Polish Paul II Polish Cultural Centre. were: Charles Peszynski (presi- nual “Kulig” at Chestnut Ridge Park Charities Appeal ... Walter Stepien Heritage Dancers of Western New The John Paul II Polish Cul- dent), Dr. Andrew Wise (vice-pres- in Orchard Park on February 19, and was named the Professional and York to benefit St. John’s Youth tural Centre was the site of Art Bis’ ident), Marsha Ashton (membership its “Swieconka” on April 23 ... The Businessmen’s Association Man-of- Group ... Also on the 14th, Special “Karnwalowy Kaprys” (Carnival secretary), and Thomas Zawadzki Polish Heritage Dancers of Western the-Year ... The Consul General of Delivery also performed at “Polka, Whims) on the 22nd ... The Salon of (treasurer). The group’s new board New York will host their “Annual the Republic of Poland in Toronto Piwo and Pierogi” to celebrate Na- Poetry, Music and Theater, and the members are Mary Jane Masiulioni- Pączki Day” at Holy Mother of the sponsored a “Bog Sie Rodzi, God is tional Polka Month at the Broad- Consul General of the Republic of us, Christine Nowak and Danuta Rosary Polish National Cathedral Born” Christmas concert featuring way Market in Buffalo‘s Historic Poland in Toronto presented “Teatr Nycz-Nakamura. Brandon Meller- Parish Hall on February 26 ... The the Novi Singers, Toronto Sinfo- Polonia District; and the Lakeshore Bez Granic” (Theater Without Bor- ski and Conrad Ziarniak were the St. John Kanty Parish Community nietta Instrumental Ensemble under United Football Club hosted its “Bal ders) at the consulate, Jan. 24 ... The recipients of scholarships. will hold its annual Lenten Pierogi the direction of Maciej Jaskiewicz, Karnawalowy” featuring “Impuls” Krew Brothers played the Polka and Placek Sale on each Saturday with soprano Ana Wojcik and the at the John Paul II Polish Cultural Variety Social Club meeting and the UPCOMING. Kabaret Pod Banka and Sunday from March 4 through Bells of St. Matthew at Our Lady of Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. Leonard Post VFW in Cheektowaga will host “Kabareton 20” featuring Palm Sunday ... The Polish Schol- Sorrows Church in Toronto, Jan. 8. Buffalo’s Chopin Singing So- on the 25 ... Villa Maria College in Artur Andrus, Magda Papierz, and arship Fund has announced that the On January 9, Lucyna Dziedzic’s ciety and Kalina Singing Society Cheektowaga held its “The Blizz” Wojtek Gawenda, at the John Paul II 63rd Annual Syracuse Polish Festi- Polish language classes began at the joined with Oakville, Ontario’s Raffle at the College Athletic Cen- Polish Cultural Centre on February val will be held the weekend of June Maryvale Binner Educational Cen- “Cantabile” and Hamiton’s “Sym- ter, Jan. 28 ... The IPA Festival of 3 and 4 ... Szczep Wodny Baltyk 23 through 25, 2017. ter in Cheektowaga ... Vocalists Kaja fonia” and “Stokrotki” choirs for Buffalo Polka Bands, featuring the will mark its 60th anniversary with v v v Cyganik, Ilona Kowalik-Urbaniak, the “Koncert Koled” at the Hamil- Buffalo Concertina All-Stars, Buf- a banquet at St. Mary’s Ukrainian REMINDER. Pączki day is Tues- Anna Adamczewska-Niewulis and ton Dom Polski, Jan. 15 ... Also on falo Touch, Knewz, New Direction, Church in Mississauga on Febru- day, February 28 this year. Jarek Garbowski; and musicians the 15th, St. John Kanty Parish on PhoCus, Special Delivery, and Rare ary 4 ... “Walentynki” celebrations v v v Wojtek Bochenek, Eugeniusz Cal- Buffalo’s East Side offered a Polish Vintage was held at the Potts Ban- will be held at the Capitol Banquet If you have an item for this col- ak, Bartek Kozminski and Marek Platter Dinner at the parish hall, and quet Hall on the 28th. Centre and the John Paul II Polish umn, please send the information by Majewski performed Polish Christ- Corpus Christi Church held its The Polish Hunters Club of Cultural Centre in Mississauga on the 6th day of the month preceding mas music in “Winter Wonderland” “Oplatek, Dinner & Koleda” featur- Canada hosted its “Bal Mysliwski” February 11 ... On February 12, the publication month (i.e. February 6 at Toronto’s Orbit Restaurant, Jan. ing the Ludowa Nuta Carolers. (Hunters’ Ball) at the Millennium comedy, “Grube Ryby” (Big Fish) for the March issue) to pietruszka@ 13 ... Various Polonian organiza- The Professional & Business Gardens Banquet Centre in Bramp- will be staged at the John Paul II verizon.net. tions in Toronto, Mississauga and Women of Polonia held its mem- ton, Ontario; and the Lechowia Polish Cultural Centre ... The West-

RESISTANCE / Regina Szamborska-McIntyre Report of Katyn Resistance is a story about the the wall. Tucked directly under the Michal’s professional reserve cre, and Stalin had signed the docu- Pani Leona at home?” conditions, which led to the Warsaw lid, on top of the pile, was a copy was punctured. He tried to recover ment. The victims had been incar- “She’s been working in her office Uprising during World War II, and of Poland’s Journal. He looked up a neutral façade, but realized his at- cerated in the Kozelsk Prisoner of all day”. how the courageous and tenacious and down the street, expecting to tempt to cover up only verified the War Camp, not far from Smolensk, They unloaded the packages in people of Poland fought the Nazi see Kaminski hovering nearby. He shock he felt. A twisted smile ap- Russia. the kitchen and Michal went direct- occupation, only to be decimated by flicked through the mail, separat- peared on Klaufer’s face. In bold type was an advertise- ly to his wife’s study. the political vagaries of war. ing the important looking addresses Michal excused himself while he ment: “Michal, what are you doing from the trivial. Poland’s Journal Three main characters drive the went for Klaufer’s books. He had Film, Soviet Massacre of home?” was placed in his desk drawer; he story: Zygmunt Kaminski, publish- pushed his financial expertise to the Polish Officers, shown at the “I rushed through my day. Grad- er of an underground newspaper; was expecting a client. limit. The books balanced. Cinema Warszawa, all this week. ing papers, I see.” Marek Gudzinski, aka Dysthmus, Herr Klaufer entered the office “Well, I leave you to peruse the She put her pen down and swiv- delivery man of contraband items before Michal had a chance to open paper during your lunch hour.” Under the second heading: eled the chair around to face him. to underground units; and Michal one of the important envelopes. Klaufer laid the paper on the desk. POLISH GOVERNMENT IN EXILE There was a look of contrition on Bednarek, attorney at law, who tries “Good morning, Bednarek.” He left Michal with that patronizing DEMANDS INVESTIGATION her face. “Good morning.” He wasn’t to remain neutral and uninvolved. smile of his. “Good day to you, and Michal had an impulse to con- He found her demeanor touch- ready for him. Klaufer’s appoint- I hope to see you at the cinema.” ing. He knelt down beside her. ment was for eight-thirty, another tact Kaminski for validation, but he CHAPTER XI. Friday evening Mi- Citizens of Warsaw held a boy- was too emotionally upset to contin- “It’s alright, dear. It would be just chal was faced with eating dinner twenty minutes away. cott over the German operated cin- as ridiculous to ask the roses not “One moment, Herr Klaufer, I’ve ue in this vein. His greater impulse alone. emas and entertainment venues. was to get home to Leona, who to bud. I know your dedication to “They are at church for Stations,” just arrived and I have yet to pull Anyone caught attending a German your work, but that leaves me with a your file.” seemed to be more in touch with the Janina informed him. event was considered a collaborator. reality of life under oppression than great concern for your welfare.” He picked through the meal, “Don’t rush. Have you read the Michal would not be going to the She put her arms around his neck. newspaper?” He handed him the he. It would seem that she had ev- poured a tumbler of vodka and with- cinema. ery reason to defy his edict to stop “I’ll be very careful, and you’ll just drew to his study. Nowy Kurier. When he was sure that Klaufer have to trust God to get us through “Not as yet. It’s my practice to teaching. Leona was evasive when she got was well on his way, he locked the Janina was approaching the this horror. Please, Michal, don’t home. read it over lunch.” door and grabbed the Nowy Ku- work so hard at controlling things,” Klaufer held out the front page. apartment with grocery packages in He let the incident slide in order rier. Under the headline announc- her arms just as Michal turned up continued next month to avoid a serious argument. He was Two headlines competed for atten- ing mass murders in Katyn, he was v v v tion: the street. sure that she had found a way to horrified to read that between March “Here, Janina let me help you.” Regina Szamborska-McIntyre is continue teaching, and he was cer- MASS GRAVES DISCOVERED and April of 1940, the NKVD, the He plucked two packages from her a retired Speech Pathologist who tain that Father Lipinski had a hand IN FOREST OF KATYN Soviet intelligence operation under tight grip and appreciated the look currently facilitates memoir work- in the curriculum. the department of Internal Affairs, of relief that showed on her face. shops at her local library. She is the He arrived at his office at his POLISH GOVERNMENT IN EXILE had murdered over 22,000 of the “Thank you, Pan. You’re home author of two books of historic fic- usual time; unlocked the door, and DEMANDS INVESTIGATION Polish elite. Lavrenti Beria chief of early tonight.” tion, “An Altar of Sod” and “Yester- gathered the mail from its box on the bureau had ordered the massa- “Yes, I worked through lunch. Is day’s Pupils.” 14 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • FEBRUARY 2017

THE PONDERING POLE / Ed Poniewaz Good vs. Evil There is probably some data ing the war,” explains the family’s on what percentage of the human only son, adding that his father car- race is good and how much of it ried luggage for a year at the Paris is evil. In the Old Testament, God train station to save enough money destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah to move to Brazil. “My father was because ten righteous persons could an engineer, and my mother was an not be found. If you are a Chris- entrepreneur,” says Jakurski, who, tian, you believe that evil exists in like his parents, has achieved re- the world, and it is the power of the markable success seizing business Holy Spirit that confronts and ulti- opportunities in Brazil. mately defeats it. Evil exists, but we Jakurski gravitated toward the fi- also know there is the presence of nancial sector working for and own- good to counter it. ing banks in Brazil. In 1998 he went No country or people have a on to create JGP Asset Management perfect record or monopoly when and as of 2013 JGP manages an in- MOROZ, a “singer, songwriter, and it comes to war and oppression. vestment portfolio of $3.8 billion. revolutionary.” Despite Jan Gross’ Neighbors — a Jakurski and his wife Maria have PHOTO: PARADE how women in Afghanistan have book that compares the behavior of given generously to various chari- Art Malik (left) stars as Akbar Bilgrami and Bryan Cranston as undercover gained access and freedom by using the Occupied Poland Poles to the ties and educational institutions in- U.S. Customs agent Robert Mazur in the new movie “The Infiltrator.” this cyber currency. Tatiana Moroz: Nazis — my feeling is that Poles cluding Rio’s British School, John’s Mazur worked for the IRS, the United States Customs Service (now singer, songwriter, revolutionary, have been a force for good in their Hopkins University, and the Har- part of the Department of Homeland Security) and the Drug Enforce- spokesperson for Bitcoin, and, a region, on the European continent, vard Business School. He likes to ment Agency. He pulled off one of the biggest undercover operations force for good. and beyond. Here are four more you keep quiet about the donating, and of all time: He infiltrated Pablo Escobar’s Colombian drug cartel for two may not know about: “gives quietly, if not anonymously.” years in the mid-1980s by pretending to be Robert Musella, a money- KOŚCIUSZKO, WE ARE HERE! He has said, “We give to organiza- laundering, mob-connected businessman from New Jersey. Infant Holy, Infant Lowly (W Żłobie ROBERT MAZUR. If you have not tions that will have a multiplier ef- Leży), is one of the most popular seen the movie The Infiltrator, be fect.” Polish carols. Not only am I hearing warned: it is intense and action- André Jakurski is an extremely it sung more and more at non-Polish packed and you will need a strong talented and successful person. He Catholic churches in St. Louis dur- stomach for the constant impend- is a force for good. ing Christmas, but this song was ing danger and violence. The film is featured at the 2016 Christmas based on a book by the same name TATIANA MOROZ. Her website program at the Manchester United written by Robert Mazur, an agent (http://tatianamoroz.com) says she Methodist Church in Ballwin, Mis- in the United States Customs De- is a “singer, songwriter, and revolu- souri. partment. Infiltrator is a true story tionary.” Manchester’s program employed about Mazur’s undercover work to Is that all? a hundred member choir, a bell en- identify and prosecute the money Tatiana Moroz is all that and is semble, a twenty-piece orchestra, laundering operation and people the Polish (with some Ukrainian and and a special guest soloist. It wasn’t sustaining the Columbian drug car- Sicilian), spokesperson and promi- just a bunch of carolers from down tel led by Pablo Escobar. In a very nent “female singer-songwriter in the street. Most of the popular stan- real way, the case can be made that SOLTES. Examines the motives of ANDRÉ JAKURSKI. the Bitcoin” community. What also in- dards were performed and the ar- Mazur, whose father’s parents were white-collar criminals. Bitcoin is a digital currency sys- trigued me was the name “Jakurski rangement and rendering of Infant born in Poland, is a true American tem, in which funds are transfered Family” as the sponsor of the aca- Holy, Infant Lowly was beautiful. hero and made a major difference in is very bright and articulate and I peer-to-peer; i.e., transactions take demic chair at so prestigious a place We truly have finally arrived in the drug war. am eager to read his study on this as the Harvard Business School. place between users directly, with- subject. This “subject” is something America. You can read more about him, The history and background of the out an intermediary. v v v the book, and the movie at http:// that needs to be addressed. As a per- Moroz has taken Bitcoin a step Jakurski Family traces to André If you have a thought about this www.robertmazur.com. Robert Ma- son who greatly values the role of further, creating the first artist -Bit Jakurski (above), an engineer and month’s topic, have a question, or zur, a force for good. business and economics in a free and coin cryptocurrency — Tatiana alumnus of the Harvard Business have interesting facts to share, con- Coin. market-based society, more interest School. He was born and raised in tact me at: Edward Poniewaz, 6432 When does this woman sleep? EUGENE F. SOLTES, the Jakurski in, and understanding of, the ethics Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and is the Marmaduke Avenue, St. Louis, MO Moroz appeared on the Fox show Family Associate Professor of Busi- of creating, owning, and managing son of Polish parents that fought and 63139; email alinabrig@yahoo. Stossel to explain the value of Bit- ness Administration at the Harvard an enterprise can’t hurt. Much of the survived World War II. com. N.B. If you send email, refer- coin, especially in Third World Business School, was a guest on talk in our most recent election was As part of the Polish under- ence the Polish American Journal countries where there is little mon- ground resistance during World or the Pondering Pole in the sub- C-SPAN touting his new book, Why about how the United States and other etary regulation and carrying cur- War II, Jakurski’s father forged ject line. I will not open an email if They Do It: Inside the Mind of the countries conduct their business. rency actually can be dangerous. documents to help those in danger I do not recognize the subject or the White-Collar Criminal (Perseus Eugene Soltes and Why They Do It, You can see the interview on You- change their identities. sender. Books, LLC, 2016). Professor Soltes a force for good. “My parents lost everything dur- Tube and the example she gave was SUPPORT THE PAJ PRESS FUND GROWING UP POLISH AMERICAN / Barbara Betlejewski n 1978, a voluntary fund-raising campaign was launched by a group of loyal readers of the Polish American Journal entitled “We Love the Growing up with “Polack” Jokes PAJ Press Fund” in order to help cover rising postage, material PART I. As a child in the 1960s and British-Americans denigrated AD), a German Emperor of the and production costs. ’70s, I grew up labeled as a “dumb Africans because the British-Amer- remnants of the Roman Empire, was IDonations to the PAJ Press Fund are also used to support our reader Polack” in a rural, mostly German- icans wanted to steal African land, considered a bully. He captured and services (postage, telephone, research, etc.), provide newsclippers with settled area of central Ohio. During resources, and human labor, also enslaved many Slavic people. The stamps and envelopes, and cover extraordinary expenses in producing my school years, I was forced to lis- genocidal. The American Eastern English term “slave” derives from the paper. The Polish American Journal is not a profit-making ven- ten to hundreds of “Polack jokes,” seaboard was developed using slave the ethnonym “Slav.” ture. Thanks to its dedicated staff, the PAJ is pub­lished as a “public told to me by classmates. My par- labor. Even the White House was Frederick the Great (1712-1786 service” for American Polonia. ents were victimized in a similar built by slaves. AD), another bully, described Poles Donations to the PAJ Press Fund will be acknowledged in the paper way, so they just didn’t know what After slavery was abolished, im- as “slovenly Polish trash similar to unless otherwise directed by the contributor. to do to help me. I never mentioned migrants — mainly from Southern the Iroquois,” thus ridiculing two the bullying to anyone else. I would and Eastern Europe, such as my groups in one inappropriate outburst A sincere “THANK YOU” for your donations to the PAJ PRESS FUND: feel constrained to smile and act like Polish grandparents — were ex- of misplaced anger. Bullies always Arline Hufstetler, Dawson, Virg.; Stanley Kush, Sun City, Ariz.;Regina I thought they were funny, but in- ploited as a source of cheap labor, ridicule to try to justify taking more McIntyre, Bristol, Pa.; Joseph Osowski, Barnegat Light, N.J.; George side I wondered if they were really sometimes as inexpensive to exploit than their fair share. And they often Pawlowski, Virginia Beach, Virg.; Dennis Piotrowski, Torrance, Calif.; true. This gave me a huge inferiority as the former slaves, and sometimes become genocidal mass murderers, Regina Wnukowski, Philadelphia; and four Friends of the PAJ. complex, which I am finally suc- even cheaper. The result was tragic: if they can get away with it. Dziękujemy wam wszystkim! The PAJ thanks all who donated. ceeding in overcoming. I can only badly damaged children re-enacting continued next month. imagine the depth of the inferiority their childhood trauma on another v v v MAIL TO: PAJ PRESS FUND that Native Americans or African- generation, another group. Hurt Barbara Betlejewska left her POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL Americans must feel, because it people hurting people. Child vic- childhood farm area in Ohio at P.O. BOX 271, NORTH BOSTON, NY 14110-0271 must be many times more intense. tims become adult victimizers. age 18, and lived in many places I want to make sure the POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL continues its I realize that when one ethnic Polish jokes first appeared in throughout the United States and service to American Polonia. Enclosed is my contribution of $______group bullies another, it is often large numbers in the border ar- abroad for nearly 30 years. Her because the former wants to steal eas between Poland and Germany grandparents, who had emigrated NAME something that belongs to the latter. 250 years ago. Germany was land- from the partitioned areas of Po- The British-American frequently locked and wanted to enlarge its land in the 1910s, purchased the ADDRESS said, “The only good Injun is a dead eastern borders by stealing Polish farm during the Great Depression Injun” because the British-Amer- land. Conflict between Poles and to grow food to feed their family. CITY, STATE, ZIP ican invaders wanted to steal Na- Germans dates to at least the 9th Barbara gained enough emotional tive American land and instigated a Century, generally over land and healing to come full cycle and re- Please [ ] include [ ] do not include my name in your list of contributors. genocidal campaign to do so. power. Otto the Great (912-973 turn to the family farm 15 years ago. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • FEBRUARY 2017 www.polamjournal.com 15

Tourists Take On Tatras GENEALOGY / Stephen M. Szabados PAJBOOKSTORE KRAKOW — More than 3.5 million visitors flocked to Poland’s GENEALOGY southern Tatra mountains last year, To order, use form on page 7 setting a new record. Leaving Their Villages and Traveling to the Ports In 2015, 3.2 million visited the The decision to leave their home was a difficult and Russian partition, their first obstacle was the Ger- POLISH Tatra National Park. Ten years ago, choice for our ancestors. Preparations required mend- man border. In 1892, the German officials began setting IMMIGRATION the figure was over 2 million. ing clothes, packing their belongings and buying tick- up control stations at its eastern borders to prevent im- TO AMERICA Park director Szymon Ziobrows- ets. Leaving their village was a life-changing experi- migrants infected with cholera from entering Germany. by Stephen ki said the record tourist traffic had ence because many had never traveled outside of their In 1897, the Germans passed immigration regulations Szabados not had a negative impact on wild- market area before. Saying goodbye to family mem- setting procedures and standards that required medical Item 2-271 life, as hikers in the mountains are bers was heart-breaking and came with many tears. exams before departure. Shipping lines performed these $17.99 The challenges they would endure during their journey exams to protect themselves from the costs of returning When did your required to stick to marked routes. Polish ancestors “This is very important, because would further strengthen their character. The journey the immigrants denied entry into the United States. The to the port was their first step into the unknown, and it new strict American health regulations made it neces- immigrate, where as long as visitors remain on trails, did they leave, did not come with the comforts we enjoy today when sary to deal effectively with illness and other physical or the impact on fauna is not very why did they leave, how did they get we travel. mental deficiencies at the departure ports and the Ger- problematic,” Ziobrowski said. here? This book discusses the history By 1850, man frontiers. In He also said rangers have not of Poland and gives some insights to most Poles had “I was afraid. However, I knew I had to leave.” 1907, German seen drastic changes when it comes possible answers to these about your access to a train My grandmother said “I was crying, and my brother gave me his authorities reject- ancestors’ immigration. All three Polish to animal behavior, and that native line. Our ances- ed almost 12,000 partitions are covered and the material populations “are doing quite well,” last hug and helped me onto the train. I found a seat next to another tors traveled by woman, and a nice older man helped store my suitcase. I took my seat people at the Ger- will hopefully clear up your confusion foot or wagon to man border and why your Polish ancestors listed that LEGAL NOTICE and held close to me the bag that had the food we packed for my trip. I they were born in other countries on the train station. was prepared for a long trip to the harbor. The train stopped at Warsaw, nearly 20,000 at Most emigrants various ports. early U.S. documents. Brief histories Buffalo United Charter School and I had to get off and find the train for Hamburg. The train stopped of most of the ports that were used by 325 Manhattan Ave, Buffalo, NY were able to take at the German border where doctors examed us, and officials looked The Polish im- Polish immigrants for departure and 14214-1809 trains to the port, at our documents. We stopped in Hamburg, and some passengers left. migrants some- arrival; life in steerage; and the process 716-835-9862 PHONE but some had to I and others continued to Bremen. The trip took three days. In Bremen, how made the of examination to gain admittance. 716-408-9575 FAX walk most of the another train took me to the compound at Bremerhaven where officials trek and arrived distance to the from the shipping company put me into a room with many beds while I at their port of FINDING OPEN ENROLLMENT NOTICE port because they waited for the ship to leave. I was sorry to leave Poland. I did not know departure. If their GRANDMA’S Open enrollment for the 2017- could not afford what awaited me in America and I was afraid. However, I knew I had departure was EUROPEAN ANCESTORS 2018 academic school year ends the train ticket or to leave.” from Bremen or on 4/3/2017 at 5 p.m. Applications they had to avoid Hamburg, they by Stephen the border guards. All left with what they could carry. were directed to the barges or trains that took them to Szabados are available for grades K - 8 and Item 2-653 can be obtained at the school, at The immigrant train cars were designed to carry the shipping company’s compound. There, their docu- $19.95 www.NHAschools.com or by call- more passengers and were always crowded. The cars ments were examed, and they received medical exams. 210 pp., pb. ing 866-NHA-ENROLL. Should the had simple wooden benches and were dimly lit. Immi- At the other ports, such as Le Harve or Antwerp, they This is a “must number of applications received grants who were contract workers traveled to the port had to find the emigrant boarding houses. Here, they have” book for the family historian during open enrollment exceed in boxcars or open cars hired by their future employer. rested and waited for their day of departure. Hopefully, who wants to identify their European available seats, a random-selection Train travel was not a simple process. Many Polish em- the wait was short because the cost of the room and heritage. The author draws from his re- drawing will be necessary. The igrants had to change trains along their route. They felt food would tax their meager funds which they needed search experiences to describe how to drawing, if needed, will be held on lost at the train stations. They needed help from fellow to make a start in America. find the resources available; first to find 4/5/2017 at 1 p.m. in the School Li- travelers to guide them to the right train because they v v v out where your ancestors were born in did not speak or read German. Women who were travel- Stephen M. Szabados is a prominent genealogist, Europe, and then find the records. This brary. Applications received after revised edition covers genealogical open enrollment will be accepted ing alone or with their children had to be very careful and the author of four books, “Finding Grandma’s Eu- research for most European countries on a first-come, first-served basis not to get lost. ropean Ancestors,” “Find Your Family History,” “Pol- and includes detailed practical steps for remaining open seats. Waiting For the Polish emigrants leaving from the Austrian ish Genealogy,” and “Memories of Dziadka.” that will help you find the success and lists will be formed accordingly. the records that you need. The author GENEALOGY NOTEBOOK uses his experiences to give tips on NOTICE OF what to avoid and what works; how to NONDISCRIMINATORY find and use critical records; and how POLICY AS TO STUDENTS Pula to Present “Guess Who’s Polish?” to use translating guides to decipher Buffalo United Charter School ad- the foreign-language records. This Polish Genealogical Society of known or overlooked. River Rd., Wisconsin Dells, Wisc. book gives you the tools to find your mits students of any race, color, European family. and nationality or ethnic origin to America (PGSA) Meeting. Feb. Presenter James S. Pula is a pro- • Milwaukee County Genealogi- 19, 2017. 2:00-4:00 p.m. The Unit- all the rights, privileges, programs, fessor of history at Purdue Univer- cal Society Biennial Workshop. MEMORIES OF DZIADKA and activities generally accorded ed States has been characterized as sity. He has authored more than a April 22, 2017. Best Western Rural life in the Kingdom of Poland or made available to students at “the Great Melting Pot.” In a melt- dozen books and is the editor of the Plus Milwaukee Airport, 5105 S. 1880-1912 and Immigration to the school. It does not discriminate ing pot the identity of individual in- Polish American Encyclopedia and Howell Ave., Milwaukee. America / by Stephen Szabados on the basis of intellectual or ath- gredients is lost in the new product the former editor of the academic • Polish Fest. June 16-18, 2017. $14.95 letic abilities, measures of achieve- that is created. In this same way, the journal Polish American Studies. Henry W. Maier Festival Park Item 2-670 ment or aptitude, disability, status contributions of Poles and Polish This meeting will take place at Summerfest Grounds. Milwau- pb. 134 pp. This book is as a handicapped person, home- Americans to the development of the Algonquin Public Library (NW), kee. Volunteers get free parking the country has often vanished. 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OBITUARIES Rev. Anthony J. Kuzniewski, 71, Historian and Chaplain to Sports Teams WESTON, Mass. — Rev. An- 1973, both from Harvard Univer- education for his monograph “Thy now offi cially named “Kuzniewski thony J. Kuzniewski, S.J., professor sity, where he studied and taught Honored Name: A History of the Field.” emeritus of history at the College of as a Woodrow Wilson Fellow and a College of the Holy Cross, 1843 – Fr. Kuzniewski served as Rec- the Holy Cross, died, Dec. 19, 2016 Harvard Graduate Prize Fellow. Fr. 1994.” tor of the Jesuit Community at at the Campion Health Center at the Kuzniewski entered the Society of Known aff ectionately as “Father Holy Cross from 1998-2004 and age of 71 after a swift battle with Jesus in the New England Province K” by the generations of students on the boards of Loyola University cancer. in 1972, and was ordained to the who were inspired by his notable of Chicago, Cheverus High School A member of the Holy Cross com- Roman Catholic priesthood on June teaching, mentorship and passion in Portland, Maine, and The Nativ- munity for 37 years, Fr. Kuzniewski 9, 1979, at St. Joseph Memorial for history, Fr. Kuzniewski taught ity School in Worcester, Mass. He was regarded for his distinguished Chapel at College of the Holy Cross many sought-after courses, includ- was also past president of the Pol- scholarship and exceptional teach- by The Most Reverend Bernard J. ing “The Age of Jackson,” “Lin- ish American Historical Association ing, as well as his mentorship and Flanagan, D.D., J.C.D., Bishop of coln and his Legacy,” “From Ken- and served as archivist for the New ministry to Holy Cross athletes. Worcester. Just prior to his ordina- nedy to Watergate,” and particularly England Province of the Society Born in Carthage, Mo. on Jan. 28, tion, he received a master’s of divin- popular seminars on the Civil War of Jesus in the 11 years prior to his 1945, to the late Anthony J. and Al- ity from the Jesuit School of Theol- and the history of Holy Cross. Fr. death. ice E. (Tomaszewski) Kuzniewski, ogy in Chicago. Kuzniewski encouraged Holy Cross While he formally retired from Fr. Kuzniewski grew up surround- Fr. Kuzniewski was widely re- students outside the classroom as his tenured position in Holy Cross’ ed by the strong Catholic Polish garded for his scholarship in Ameri- well, particularly through his ser- Department of History in May 2016, American community in Milwau- can urban 19th century social and vice as chaplain to numerous athlet- Fr. Kuzniewski continued to teach kee, Wisc., where he was instilled political history, particularly for ics teams each season for over 20 part time as well as to maintain his with both an enduring interest in the his work on the history of the Pol- The Polish Church War in Wiscon- years. His guidance and support en- roles as athletics chaplain and Col- story of the Polish in America and ish church in Wisconsin in the late sin, 1896 – 1918,” was named best gendered such gratitude and respect lege historian. He also served as an also a lifelong devotion to the Green 19th and early 20th centuries, for manuscript in American Catholic among Holy Cross alumni and stu- assistant director and alumni chap- Bay Packers. which he was honored with a life- Studies by Notre Dame’s Center for dent athletes, that the crew team was lain in the offi ce of advancement. He studied history at Marquette time achievement award by the Studies in American Catholicism in moved to name a shell after him. Donations can be made in his University, graduating magna cum Polish American Historical Asso- 1978. He was also an expert in Je- Additionally, an anonymous donor memory to The Nativity School of laude in 1966. He went on to earn ciation. The manuscript from his suit history in the United States, and family named the lacrosse fi eld in Worcester, 67 Lincoln St., Worces- a master’s in 1967 and doctorate in 1981 book, “Faith and Fatherland: is best known within Jesuit higher his honor in April 2016. The fi eld is ter, Mass. 01650. Clare Hollingworth, graph, The Guardian, The Interna- Jerzy Gruszczynski, Ph.D., Holocaust Survivor Author of “The Greatest tional Herald Tribune and The Wall GREENVILLE, S.C. — Jerzy Greenville, S.C. area. “You could and I would be free,” he said. Street Journal) covered World War Stanislaus Gruszczynski, 91, a holo- be stopped, searched, accused of Gruszczynski said he was liber- Scoop” Dies At 105 II from Eastern Europe, the Balkans caust survivor, who later earned two something, put against a wall and ated from a concentration camp in Clare Hollingworth, the reporter and North Africa; the Greek and Ph.D. degrees in engineering. shot. If somebody shot a German, Germany in May 1945, alone in the for the British newspaper The Daily Algerian civil wars; hostilities be- He was born October 20, 1925 they would put 100 of us against a world because his parents were de- Telegraph, who broke the news of tween Arabs and Jews in the waning in Warsaw, Poland to Maria and wall and shoot them. So you tried to ceased. In the years after the war, he the start of World War II, died in days of the British mandate in Pal- Boleslaus Gruszczynski, avoid confrontations.” studied in Italy and England. Hong Kong at the age of 105. estine; and the Vietnam War, among As a teenager in German-occu- In August 1943, at age 17, he was He came to the United States in In August 1939, while driving other confl icts. pied Poland during World War II, arrested and sent to the Auschwitz. 1953. alone on the road from Gleiwitz, Gruszczynski was active in the Pol- There, he saw Jews and others Gruszczynski, fl uent in fi ve lan- then in Germany, to Katowice, Po- ish underground, having survived deemed “undesirable” by Adolf Hit- guages, worked over four decades land — a distance of less than 20 Przemysław Wałęsa, three interrogations by suspicious ler’s regime being led to their deaths for General Electric. miles — she watched as the wind Son of former Polish Gestapo offi cers by persuading in wash rooms, where shower heads After his retirement, he became lifted a piece of the tarpaulin that them that he knew nothing about the dispensed not water, but poison gas. a consultant to Hitachi Corporation. had been erected on the German president Lech Wałęsa resistance. Afterward, he was forced to haul He is survived by his wife of side to screen the valley below from Przemysław Wałęsa, a son of for- “In Warsaw, you never knew carts full of corpses to crematoriums 67 years, Dorothy, four children, 7 view. mer Polish president Lech Wałęsa what could happen,” he told the for destruction. grandchildren, and 3 great-grand- Through the opening, Holling- was found dead in his apartment in students during one of his speaking “I thought only of how to sur- children. worth saw, she later wrote, “large Gdańsk, northern Poland. engagements at a high schoolsin the vive, hoping the war would be over numbers of troops, literally hun- Local media reported that the dreds of tanks, armored cars and body of the 43-year-old man was Zygmunt Bauman, Polish-born Sociologist fi eld guns” concealed in the valley. found by his son, who called an am- She knew then that Germany bulance. LEEDS, England — Zygmunt documents showing that Bauman Bauman headed the Department was poised for a major military in- A preliminary investigation in- Bauman, one of the most prominent served as an offi cer in a Stalinist-era of Sociology at the University of cursion. Hastening back across the dicated that the death was due to and prolifi c European sociologists military organization, the Internal Leeds until his retirement in 1990, border to the Polish side, she tele- natural causes, and no foul play is of recent decades, died at the age Security Corps, which helped to im- but continued to write prolifi cally phoned her editor with the news, a suspected. of 91. The Polish-born left-wing pose communism on the nation by even after his retirement, often pro- world exclusive. In a statement on social media, thinker’s works explored the fl uid- killing resisters to the regime. ducing a book a year. Her Aug. 29, 1939, would be- ity of identity in the modern world, Bauman acknowledged belong- Among his numerous honors come, as the British paper The Przemysław’s brother Jarosław con- the Holocaust, consumerism and ing to that unit, he insisted he only were the European Amalfi Prize Guardian wrote in 2015, “probably fi rmed the death, asking people to globalization. had a desk job. No evidence has sur- for Sociology in 1992, the Theodor the greatest scoop of modern times.” respect the family’s privacy in this Renowned for an approach that faced linking him to any killings. W. Adorno Award in 1998 and the On Sept. 1, Hitler’s forces in- time of grief. incorporated philosophy and other Beyond Poland, Bauman’s theo- Prince of Asturias Award in 2010. vaded Poland, marking the start of He was third-born of Lech Wale- disciplines, Bauman was a strong ries were a major infl uence on the The University of Leeds also cre- World War II. sa and wife Danuta’s eight children moral voice for the poor and dis- anti-globalization movement. He ated the Bauman Institute in his For the next four decades, Ms. — four sons and four daughters. possessed in a world upended by focused on the outcasts and the honor, dedicated to many of his Hollingworth (who over the years Przemysław Wałęsa left behind globalization. Whether he was writ- marginalized, describing how many concerns, including ethics, consum- contributed articles to The Tele- two teenage sons of his own. ing about the Holocaust or global- people have seen their chances of a erism, globalization and modernity. ization, his focus remained on how dignifi ed life destroyed by the new humans can create a dignifi ed life borderless world. As a result, he through ethical decisions. found a following in Spain and Italy, He wrote more than 50 books, where young adults were hit espe- EVERGREEN notably “Modernity and the Holo- cially hard by economic dislocation FUNERAL HOME, INC. caust,” a 1989 release in which he in recent years. 131 NASSAU AVE., BROOKLYN, NY 11222 diff ered with many other thinkers Bauman was born Nov. 19, 1925, who saw the barbarism of the Holo- in Poznan, Poland, He was not yet (718) 383-8600 caust as a breakdown in modernity. 14 when Germany invaded Poland Leslie P. 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IPA Benefit to Honor Golonka, New Video and Website Midura, and Connecticut Twins Spotlight Youth Movement PHOTO: MAESTRO’S MEN NEWSLETTER MEN MAESTRO’S PHOTO: PITTSBURGH — A group of cated to promoting and showcasing over 50 young musicians from the the talent of young polka musicians. polka world participated in a “Youth The video can be seen at that site Recording Workshop” at the 2016 and the song can be downloaded for Polka Fireworks weekend at Sev- free. All are encouraged to share this en Springs Mountain Resort. This song with others to offer a glimpse event created an at the future of opportunity for polka music in these youth to action. LUDLOW, Mass. — Wilbri- experience the Those in- ham’s Edward “Bob” Siwicki process creating a volved with (above), currently a member of studio recording both projects of- Dennis Polisky’s Maestro’s Men, and music video. fered thanks to was chosen as the Polish Ameri- The Randy the people who can Citizens Club’s “Citizen of the Koslosky-penned helped make Year.” song, “As Long them happen, The accomplished trumpet play- As I’m Livin’,” particularly the er was honored at the club’s annual tells of how some parents and fami- Installation Banquet, Jan. 28, 2017. people question lies of the youths Over the course of his 53-year the future of pol- who participated. musical career, Siwicki has per- kas, with these youths responding Special thanks are also extended to formed with a number of musical to that negativity, singing that: “As the Blazonczyk family for their de- groups, including The Maestro’s In this rare photograph, Polka Hall of Famers John Przasnyski (left), long as I’m livin’, there’ll be polkas votion to passing on polka music to Men, Larry Chesky, Eddie Forman, and Stan Przasnyski (center), better known as the Connecticut Twins, playing….” John Zelasko recorded the younger generation and for host- and Chet Kurr’s Class Act. In 1966, are show recording in New York City for Stella records. At the right is the vocalist and instrumentalists. He ing the event, as well as others who Siwicki started his own band called Stella Records owner and fellow Hall of Famer Bernie Witkowski. also mixed the recording and cre- made special contributions to this The New Englanders, playing trum- LUDLOW, Mass. — The In- Stas and Jas Przasnyski. Perform- ated the music video. event, including Gene Swick, Frank pet and flugelhorn, and vocalizing. ternational Polka Association will ing will be The Maestro’s Men, The song and music video are Stetar, Kevin Adams, Bernie Ko- The band recorded its first and only host its 12th annual IPA benefit at Chicago Push, the Eddie Forman being released in conjunction with slosky, Ted Lange, Lisa Koslosky album in 1967 titled, “Polkas.” He the Ludlow PACC, 355 East St., in Orchestra, plus special guest mu- the launch of a new website: www. and the International Polka Associa- has recorded 10 additional albums March 11-12, 2017. sicians. youthpolkas.com. This site is dedi- tion. and CD’s with other musical groups, Saturday will feature The Boys Saturday tickets are $15, and including the latest CD with Dennis (7:00-11:00 p.m.), and Sunday Sunday’s are $20 each. There will St. Valentine Kapuscinski Named Polisky & the Maestro’s Men titled will honor most recent Hall of be no ticket sales at the door. Ad- Jozwiak Award Winner “Decade II.” Fame inductees Stas Golonka and vance tickets are available only Polka Night at Siwicki is also a member of the Richie Midura in two special mu- while they last. The International Polka Assoca- Heritage “Pops” Orchestra and oc- sical tributes. For tickets call Linda (908) The Nite-Cappe tion’s Officers and Directors named casionally performs with the Pol- The Midura tribute will feature 963-0890 or Ed (413) 567-1961. BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Nite- Les Kapuscinski of Oakville, On- ish American Carolers. He has also the music he recorded with the For tables of eight or more, call Cappe, 1769 Abbott Rd, Lacka- tario, Canada sung with the Immaculate Concep- Connecticut Twins Orchestra, un- Carol (413) 549-6997. wanna, NY 14218, will hold its as the winner tion Church Choir. der the direction of Hall of Famers — Karen Olszewski first polka night of 2017 — a St. of the 2017 Joe — Karen Olszewski Valentine Polka Night — on Sat- Jozwiak Award. urday, February 18. The event at The award “the Cappe,” 1769 Abbott Rd. is given to in- Polka Roots Lead to Hospital Gift (corner of Martin Rd.), will run dividuals who Contributed/South Okanagan from 7:30-10:30 p.m., and fea- work to better Similkameen Medical Foundation ture live polka and party music polka music PENTICTON, B.C., Canada — by Special Delivery. without seeking Ed and Lucille Propp could prob- The Nite-Cappe, owned by recognition or remuneration. ably thank the polka for their 31 the Sabuda family, is well known Over the years, Kapuscinski has years of marriage. It all started one for its outstanding dinner and taken thousands of photos at polka evening in 1985. Although they both lunch menus. It will feature a events — big and small — across lived in the small town of Kamsack, fare of Polish American favorites North America. He puts effort into Sask., they had never met until they for the polka party. making every picture beautiful, “capturing the essence of what our coincidentally attended the same For more information, call this music and our culture is all singles dance – about 50 miles away The Nite-Cappe at (716) 825- about,” said the IPA. in Yorkton. 9488. Lucille recalled trying to teach Ed how to dance the heel-and-toe Chainsaw is Back polka. “He didn’t quite get it,” she Sturr to Tape TV shows said with a laugh. “But what got me at Paramount Theatre on Polkajammer was his smile.” FLORIDA, N.Y. — “The Jimmy SUGAR GROVE, Ill. — Ed was a heavy equipment oper- Sturr Show” will be recorded live at Jim “Chainsaw” Kucharski an- ator for the area’s rural municipality, the Paramount Theatre in Middle- nounced that after a two-and-a- while Lucille worked for 20 years as Lucille and Ed Propp town, N.Y., March 31-April 2. half-year absence, he is back on the assistant to the administrator of the Polka Jammer Network. expansion. Drop-In Centre board, including Appearing with Sturr will be Kamsack’s small hospital. His show, “Chainsaw’s Polka “We use the hospital so much a year as vice president. He also special guests and his 12-piece or- Shortly after their marriage, Madhouse,” airs live on the net- that we thought we should pay helped the building committee chestra. they decided to retire to Penticton work Wednesdays from 10:00 something back,” he said. “We can’t fundraise for their current South The Grammy winner was accom- where other family members were a.m. - 1:00 p.m., EST. just keep taking and taking.” Main Street facility – a move from panied by local officials in making already residing. This was the sec- Kucharski also hosts a live Lucille suffers from a blood their previous home in the former the announcement at the 1,100-seat ond marriage for both. Ed has two show on WERG 90.5FM in Erie, disorder which requires her to un- Hansel & Gretel motel and restau- Paramount Theatre. children and two-stepchildren plus Pa. on Sundays from 4:00-5:00 dergo a blood transfusion every two rant at Skaha Lake Road and Green Sturr’s show airs weekly on the four grandchildren and a number of p.m. EST, which is simulcast on weeks. “It takes four-and-a-half to Avenue. rural lifestyle network, RFD-TV, great-grandchildren, while Lucille the Polka Jammer Network. five hours, but the staff are so car- “We still make greeting cards for which can be seen on Direct TV and has three children, four grandchil- The Polka Jammer Network ing,” she said. people who are ill or who passed other carriers. dren and eight great-grandkids. is located at www.polkajammer- Ed suffered a heart attack several away,” Lucille added. “We’ve done Tickets for the show ($17.00 Now the Propps have made network.org, and has recently years ago and has undergone knee that for many, many years.” per day in advance or $40.00 for a $30,000 donation to the South launched a new mobile app for surgery at PRH. The couple have Construction of the new patient a weekend pass) and can be pur- Okanagan Similkameen Medical iPhone & Android. also been active long-time members care tower at PRH is now underway. chased by sending a check to Jimmy Foundation’s campaign to provide To contact Kucharski, send of the Penticton Seniors Drop-In It should be ready for patients by Sturr Productions, Box #1, Florida, $20 million in medical equipment email to his new address, chain- Centre Society. early 2019. NY 10921; Middletownparamount. for the Penticton Regional Hospital [email protected]. Ed served for four years on the com; (845) 346-4195. 18 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • FEBRUARY 2017

DANCE TIME / Jen Pijanowski A Polka Start to the New Year As 2016 concluded, there was took advantage of January being LENNY AT KUZMAN’S. There is a.m. before pol- no lack of polka music to enjoy on National Polka Month by releasing no band that encompasses the true kas begin playing New Year’s Eve. The Millennium their new CD, Great Directions. defi nition of polka music more than from 12:00-6:00 Hotel, which has been hosting an The leader of New Direction, Lenny Gomulka & the Chicago p.m. with Lenny event for the past several years, had Ron Urbancyzk said, “The diff er- Push. Lenny’s genuineness, po- Gomulka, and an impressive turnout once again. ence between a good band and a etic lyrics, authentic pronunciation Stephanie. The Those attending were delighted by great band is one more practice ses- and joy that exudes when he plays beautifully ap- the foot stomping beat of two honky sion, one more verse, one more re- is exactly what the fans love about pointed ballroom him. The musicians that join him on is stunning, with stage strengthen that spirit with their a superb dance sheer talent and obvious love of the fl oor and large music. windows over- If you weren’t lucky enough to looking the lush attend his fi rst performance of 2017, hill scenery. you have another chance this month. Helen Winiarz, Charlene Krasuski, Barb Bakowski, and You can make The band will be appearing for a Diane Kurdziel. reservations by calling (877) double header in the Penn-Ohio Stringhill has continued organizing 934-0734 or (304)243-4060. This area. On Saturday, February 18th polka events here for the surround- spring weekend is a sure way to kick you can catch them at Kuzman’s ing community. You will be wel- the winter blues and get ready for Lounge in Girard, Ohio. This dance comed with open arms by the polka the upcoming polka festival season. venue is located about fi ve miles attendees at this Sunday aff air. Northwest of Youngstown and is You can subscribe or renew easily accessible via US 422W. Not WHEELING POLKA FEST. Speak- only is it a worthwhile trip to see the your subscription on-line at ing of my hometown of Wheeling: www.polamjournal.com. Touch accordionist Mike Nowa- Special Delivery’s Tom Goldyn and band but this venue is one of a kind. if you have not made plans, now is kowski playing concertina. wife Sharon. Walking into Kuzman’s is like tak- the time to prepare to attend the 6th COMPUTER ing a step into a time capsule. The Annual Wheeling Polka Festival. DESIGN bands. Our own cording and one dance hall features a beautiful sunk- The weekend festival is held at the SOUNDS Buff alo Concer- more gig.” When CDS en wooden dance fl oor with seating stunning hilltop resort of Oglebay tina All Stars you listen to this surrounding it. The raised stage of- Park. This 1,700 acre retreat off ers and Cleveland’s CD, you’ll agree fers a spectacular view of the band a variety of entertainment includ- with Honky Express that The New D.J.Rob from anywhere in the hall. Towards ing golf, museums, shopping, trails, provided the mu- Direction Band Music for Any Occasion the back is a long, beautifully pre- horseback riding, and magnifi cent sic as patrons bid plays songs that served bar featuring any spirits you gardens. Also, just a short drive WEDDINGS farewell to 2016 people like to could possibly imagine. The own- away, you can indulge in shopping, ANNIVERSARIES in polka fashion. listen to, sing ers, Larry & Dorothy Maffi t, remain a variety of restaurants, and even a HOLIDAY PARTIES Eddie Biegaj was to, dance to, and devoted to sustaining polka music casino in the city of Wheeling. Fes- INSTALLATIONS a special guest party to. Their and are happy to accommodate all tivities will be held at Wilson Lodge RETIREMENTS lending his robust third CD blends of their patrons.  which is located in the heart of the vocal talents to some traditional Call (716) 570-3611 A trip to Girard is sure to be a resort overlooking a beautiful golf these enthusiastic Natalie Szymanski and Shannon polka favorites Visit us on Facebook! memorable evening for this Chica- course and Schenk Lake. Facilities bands. With over Findlay. with new ar- go Push appearance. at the lodge include a spa, casual 250 people in at- rangements, new and fi ne dining, wireless internet, tendance, I can only imagine the lyrics, and new original tunes. You … AND AT THE YUKON SLOVE- Listen to the an indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, and amount of laughter and memories can visit the band’s website at www. NIAN HALL. If you just haven’t more. made at this year-end countdown. thenewdirectionband.com to fi nd gotten enough of Lenny’s high en- The kickoff will begin on Friday, Just a few miles down the road, their upcoming schedule or to pur- BIG TONY POLKA SHOW ergy style, you can head down the March 25th at 8:00 with Lenny Go- at Potts Banquet Hall, polka fans chase a copy of the new CD. Con- PA turnpike to Yukon, Pa. where mulka & Chicago Push. Saturday WJJL 1440 AM celebrated with the music of Pho- gratulations to Ron and all of the the band will be playing from 3-7 starts with a Rise ‘n Shine party Niagara Falls / Buffalo, NY cus. Guests were treated to deli- guys in the band on this successful p.m. at the Yukon Slovenian Hall. from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. with SUNDAY EVENING cious hors d’oeuvres, prime rib, recording. This club is another treasured venue my soon-to-be brother-in-law, DJ sea bass, and all the trimmings be- 5:00 p.m. reminiscent of old-time polka danc- Michael Biela spinning your polka fore dancing the night away to the es. This small hamlet is nestled in favorites. Michael and his dad Rich sounds of Phocus. Potts feels like a Send all promotional material to the hills of Pennsylvania just south host their own polka radio show second home to many of us in West- Tony Rozek of New Stanton. Members of the in the Ohio Valley called “Polka ern New York, as they host so many 78 Cochrane St. community have worked diligently Showcase” from 9:00-10:00 a.m. on events at their facility. Danny Potts Buffalo, NY 14206 to keep this nostalgic club viable to 1370AM WVLY. You can listen on- and his staff show their appreciation continue the gathering of friends on line by visiting http://www.watch- for their guests at events like these, a regular basis. I have great memo- dognetwork.com. For advertising information, call treating everyone like an extension ries of dances at this same hall from The live music picks up again at of the Potts family. Those who at- (716) 824-6092 when I lived in Wheeling, W.V. 3:00 p.m. with Henny & the Versa tended raved about the food, atmo- [email protected] It served as a winter home to the J’s, John Gora Band, and The Boys sphere and music provided for the dances which were typically held at alternating until 12:00 a.m. Join in celebration. Fiedor’s Grove in the summer. Judy Sunday for Catholic Mass at 10:00 Potts Banquet Hall didn’t let the FREE CATALOG! eager welcome of 2017 end there, either. On January 1st a hangover HEAR ALL THE POLKA STARS dance showcased the stylings of on Phocus once again as the party con- SUNSHINE tinued. Even after playing late into the night, the band played with real SEND FOR A FREE CATALOG passion. I welcomed this opportuni- SUNSHINE ty to celebrate the launching of 2017 PO BOX 652 W. 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POLKA CALENDAR / John Ziobrowski Polka Music Loses Key Sidemen The Chicago polka scene lost It was Dudek’s behind the scenes net sound, the group created some To list your event, please send • Special Delivery. Valentine’s Dance. date, band, location, times, Nite-Cappe. Lackawanna. NY. 7:30- two of its truly iconic sidemen in work as an upright bass player for of the genre’s most inspired honky and contact number to: 10:30. (716) 825-9488 2016 with the passing of bassist/ Bel-Aire Studios, however, which music, including tunes like “Polish [email protected]. drummer Joe Dudek at age 67 in really put him on the polka map. Jam Session,” Tin Lizzy,” “Eddie’s FEBRUARY 19 late September and reed man ex- Working alongside piano player Polka” and more. FEBRUARY 4 • Lenny Gomulka. Slovenien Hall. Yu- traordinaire Eddie Madura at age Rich “Sudsy” Cerajewski, the duo After the Casinos, Madura lent • Mike Surratt. Old Stein Inn. Edgewa- kon, Pa. 3-7. (412) 817-1438 ter, Md. 5-9. (410) 798-6807 • Dennis Polisky. PACC. Ludlow, Mass. 78 on Christmas Day. provided rhythm support for almost his prolific talents as a studio side- everyone recording on the Bel-Aire man, playing on most of Wanda and FEBRUARY 5 2-6. (413) 567-1961 • John Stanky. VFW. Dupont, Pa. 2-6. JOE DUDEK. Born Nov 14, 1948, label — including Eddie Blazonc- Stephanie’s LPs, on Marion Lush’s • Penna Villagers. VFW. Dupont, Pa. (570) 654-5504 Joe Dudek was an accomplished zyk’s Versatones — throughout the “Beer, Beer, Beer” LP and later pro- 2-6. (570) 654-5504 • Northern lites. Pulaski Club. Daytona drummer, providing the beat for ‘70s and ‘80s. Their contributions in vided backing on reeds for most of • Polka Classics. Pulaski Club. Daytona Beach, Fla. 2-5. (386) 258-7059 Beach, Fla. 2-5. (386) 258-7059 Chicago’s Bal Aires orchestra from this role resulted in what ultimately Stephanie’s solo work. • Generations. Pulaski Club. Holiday, • Generations. Pulaski Club. Holiday, the late ‘60s through the mid-‘70s, became known as the “Bel-Aire Gomulka also remembers Madu- Fla. 2:30-6:30. (727) 934-0900 Fla. 2:30-5:30 (727) 934-0900 resulting in a pair of LPs: “A Gro- Sound.” ra’s work from an early part of his • TBA. Polish Club. St. Petersburg, Fla. • Nu Soundz. Polish Club. St. Peters- ovin’ Polka Style” and “The Mod- He is survived by his wife Cheryl, musical history. 3-6. (727) 894-9908 burg, Fla. 3-6. (727) 894-9908 ern Sound of Polkas.” four children, and grandchildren. “I first played alongside Eddie at • Jeannie Music. PAS Club. Hudson, • Jeannie Music. Polish Am. Soc. Club. Fla. 2-5. (727) 868-9763 A childhood friend, Polka Hall the original McCormick Place with Hudson, Fla. 2-5. (727) 868-9763 of Fame musician and bandleader EDDIE MADURA. Saying Eddie Lil Wally when I was about 13 years FEBRUARY 11 FEBRUARY 25 Lenny Gomulka remembers Dudek Madura wrote the book on honky old, and then I played gigs with • Mike Surratt. Elks. Fairfax, Virg. 7-11. • Dennis Polisky. St. Joe’s Polish Club. from their formative years. “Joey clarinet would not be hyperbole. him backing Li’l Richard through (202) 310-4691 Colchester, Conn. 6:30-10:30. (860) and I are from the same neighbor- His immediately recognizable, al- the early 60s,” he said. “Later, Ed- 537-2550 FEBRUARY 26 hood in Chicago and we went to most Dixieland-like style separated die played on my brother Richie’s • Eddie Forman. Elks. Englewood, Fla. • Special Delivery. Paczki Day. Holy the same Polish Catholic grammar him from others early on in his mu- first few honky 45s in the late ‘60s 5-9. (914) 474-1404 Mother of the Rosary. Lancaster, N.Y. school, SS. Peter & Paul,” he said. sical career, resulting in him playing then helped us out on with some • Mike Surratt. Liederkranz. Lancaster, 4:30-7:30. (716) 685-5766 “Although Joe played both drums with mainstays such as Eddie Zima, great work on Eddie Blazonczyk’s Pa. 7-11. (717) 898-8951 • John Stevens. VFW. Dupont, Pa. 2-6. and bass, he first played drums in Li’l Wally (he can be heard on Wal- “Honky Volumes 2 and 3. He was FEBRUARY 12 (570) 654-5504 • Melotones. Pulaski Club. Daytona a neighborhood band called Gene ly’s biggest hit “Puka Jasiu”) and an amazing player and he will be • Melotones. Polish Club. Belleview, Beach, Fla. 2-5. (396) 259-7059 Pasky’s Cavaliers. Later, he taught others. In the 1960s after leaving sorely missed.” Fla. 2-6. (352) 245-9378 • Nu Soundz. Pulaski Club. Holiday, at Bel-Aire Music Studios while Wally’s band, Madura teamed up Eddie Madura is survived by his • Sounds of the South. Pulaski Club. Fla. 2:30-5:30. (727) -934-0900 playing with the Bal Aires. He was with Don Ptak, Joe Kania, and Jerry wife Corinne; seven children, 13 Daytona Beach, Fla. 2-5. • Polka All Stars. Polish Club. St. Pe- a talented player and a really good Stanley to form The Casinos. Built grandchildren and a great-grand- • Northern Sounds. Polish Club. St. Pe- tersburg, Fla. 3-6. (727) 894-9908 tersburg, Fla. 3-6. (727) 894-9908 guy.” around Madura’s trademark clari- daughter. • Jersey Polka Richie. Pulaski Club. Holiday, Fla. 2:30-5:30. (727) 934- Walter Procanyn, Band Leader 0900 • Jeannie Music. Pol. Am. Soc. Club. and Recording Artist, Dead at 81 Hudson, Fla. 2-5. (727) 868-9763 NEW YORK — Walter T. Pro- Special Service unit, he placed first FEBRUARY 13 canyn, 81, musician, band leader, in the All-Navy Talent Contest and • Eddie Forman. Rec. Center. The Vil- recording artist, and polka DJ, died became a member of the prestigious lages, Fla. 6-9. (352) 2592463 November 14, 2016. official U.S. Navy Band. FEBRUARY 17 The son of the late Stephen and As his band’s popularity grew, • Eddie Forman. Ellie’s Diner. Delray Helen Procanyn, Walter was born Walt took to the airwaves: for many Beach, Fla. 7-11. (561) 276-7716 November 24, 1934 in Queens, N.Y. years the Walt Procanyn Bandstand FEBRUARY 18 A Grammy-nominated musician, he Big Band and Polka Show was • Eddie Forman. Pulaski Club. Holiday, recorded over 40 albums with his heard in and around the Baltimore- Fla. 5-8. (727) 934-0900 polka and big band. Washington-Delaware area. Procanyn began playing accordi- A believer in giving back to the on when he was still in high school, community, Procanyn often do- and later recorded his very first al- nated his talents for charity — one bum, “Ukrainian Polka Time” for of his favorites was performing at Crystal Tone Records in New York the Zembo’s Shrine Temple in Har- City. He then recorded several al- risburg, Pennsylvania for the chil- bums for Arc International Records dren’s burn unit. in Toronto, Canada and, at the time He leaves behind three children of his passing, was recording exclu- — Walter, Donna and Tracie Pro- sively for Eastwind International canyn — as well as grandchildren Artists in New York City. Sophia, Ashley, Felicia, Autumn, A member of the U.S. Navy’s Alyssa and Andrew. 20 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • FEBRUARY 2017

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MASSACHUSETTS Center in Chicopee; and one recom- dral, 6298 Broadway, Lancaster, mended by the chair of UMass Am- N.Y. 1:00-7:00. Performances by the Poremski Awarded the Kosciuszko Medal

SPRINGFIELD — Promotion of WALSKI KRIS PHOTO: the Pioneer Valley’s Polish heritage herst’s Slavic Studies Department. Polish Heritage Dancers, live polka will get a boost, now that Governor Rep. Kocot fi led a similar bill and dance music by Special Deliv- Charlie Baker signed the Polish last session that was never reported ery, homemade Polish food, theme Heritage bill. out of House Ways and Means. basket raffl es, crowning of Pączki The legislation will form a spe- — Sam Doran/SHNS king, queen, prince, and princess, cial commission to report on the and paczki. $8.00 advance. $10.00 MINNESOTA after Feb. 24. This is the PHD’s research, preservation, and celebra- ST. PAUL. February 25, 2017. tion of the region’s Polish ties. most important fund raiser of the Bal Karnawalowy. The Saint Paul Based on legislation originally year. For tickets and information, Hotel, 350 Market St. 6:00 p.m.- call Michelle at (716) 983-5084 or sponsored by Reps. Peter Kocot of midnight. Northampton and John Scibak of Debbie at 681-3526, or visit www. This carnival ball honors a pre- phdofwny.com. South Hadley, the resolve creates Lenten celebration dating back sev- a 10-member commission to “pro- NEW YORK — The Honorable eral centuries in Poland. Highlight- Slawomir Platta was sashed as mote public support and funding ing the Bal is an award ceremony of Polish cultural preservation ac- grand marshal of the 2017 Pulaski recognizing strong contributors to Parade. The ceremony was held tivities in western Massachusetts” the work of PACIM and the Twin and “compliment activities that ac- Jan. 19, 2017 at the Consulate Gen- Cities Polish Communities. The eral of the Republic of Poland. knowledge the contributions people formal event also includes a multi- of Polish heritage have made and According the General Pulaski course dinner, dancing to live mu- Memorial Parade Committee Presi- continue to make to the Pioneer Val- sic, and a silent auction. ley and the Commonwealth of Mas- dent Richard D. Zawisny, the num- Each year, PACIM honors an in- ber of people voting for this year’s sachusetts.” dividual or organization who excels The group will also “evaluate the grand marshal was one of the largest in promoting and supporting eff orts in recent history. public and private resources avail- to preserve Polish culture and heri- able to preserve and research Polish Platta said he hopes to expand tage, thereby enriching society with the event’s outreach. In addition to RICHARD P. POREMSKI (left), chairman of the National Katyn Memorial language, history, culture, geneal- the best of Polish traditions and ide- Foundation, is presented with the Thaddeus Kosciuszko Medal by Prof. ogy, music and the immigrant expe- unifying Polonia, he sees it as a way als. to demonstrate Poland’s infl uence Dr. Janusz Romanski, chairman of Polonia Technica, the Association of rience.” See www.pacim.org for details. Polish American Engineers in the United States of America. The fi rst Polish immigrants in the United States and across the reached Chicopee in 1880, NEW YORK globe. The New York attorney said WASHINGTON, D.C. — At the medal, featuring a relief bust of he plans to add events around the Polish Independence Day celebra- Kosciuszko, was awarded to Porem- Northampton in 1886, and Ludlow BUFFALO — PACWNY Ku- annual show, including a concert tion held November 16, 2016 at ski “In recognition of his signifi cant in 1892, according to Springfi eld lig Winter Festival. Sun., Feb. 19, Technical Community College’s with popular performers in Central the residence of the ambassador — contribution to the prestige of the 2017. Chestnut Ridge Park, MacK- Park following the parade. “Our Plural History” website. Many innon Lodge. Noon-5:00 p.m. Sleigh hosted by Ambassador Pi- Polish American commu- of the region’s early Polish residents This year’s parade will be held otr Wilczek — an adjunct nity and over the years rides off ered from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Sun., Oct. 1. The day’s activities worked in mills and factories, and as Live Polish folk music; Polish food awards ceremony took patriotic promotion of the hired hands on local farms. start with a Parade Mass at 9:00 place. There, Richard P. martyr history of Poland in and beverages; outdoor activities; a.m. at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and According to the resolve (H face painting and crafts for children. Poremski, chairman of the the United States.” 4562), the commission will be the Parade Breakfast at 10:30 a.m. National Katyn Memorial Poremski expressed $25 adults (includes sleigh, food, at the 3 West Club. The parade will comprised of three members of the hot beverage, entertainment); $15 Foundation in Baltimore his thanks for the honor. House to be appointed by the Speak- march up 5th Avenue (from 39th to — and Polish American He also accepted it on be- adults without sleigh (food, bever- 56th St.) starting at 12:30 p.m. A er, including two Polish American age, entertainment); children under Journal staff member — half of the Katyn Memo- representatives; two senators, ap- precursor to the parade is the annual was awarded the Thaddeus rial Foundation, and for its age 10 free. Ticket information call banquet, this year being held Sept. pointed by the Senate president; (716) 864-6110. 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