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Newsmark Dancing on Air Manufacturing Council Folded POlaNd WElCOMES U.S. SaNCTIONS agaINST Following Resignations RUSSIa. Warsaw has welcomed President Donald WASHINGTON, D.C. — Trump’s decision to sign into law tougher new sanctions Following the departure of against Russia, which are in Poland’s “strategic interest,” AFL-CIO President Richard the Polish foreign ministry has said. Trumka and several business The new laws hit crucial sectors of the Russian econ- leaders, President Trump an- omy, including weapons sales and energy exports, and nounced the dissolution of require Trump to consult with Congress before lifting or his American Manufacturing easing sanctions. Council, along with another The new sanctions against Russia could also hit com- separate initiative, the Strate- panies invested in the Nord Stream II project, a planned gic and Policy Forum. gas pipeline between Russia and Germany, circumventing Trumka resigned from Poland, Ukraine and the Baltic states. It would double Rus- the council, saying the presi- sia’s capacity of 55 billion cubic meters of gas currently dent’s recanting of his re- being sent through the existing Nord Stream pipeline. proach to the supremacist The Polish foreign ministry has said that slowing Nord demonstration in Charlottes- Stream II “is consistent with the strategic interest of Po- ville, Virginia was the “last land and the Central and Eastern Europe region,” and could straw” He called Trump’s ini- AFL-CIO President Richard mean “greater diversifi cation of energy supplies to the Eu- tial remarks “forced.” Trumka “cannot sit on a coun- ropean Union.” Trump later tried to lay cil for a President that toler- The European Union opposed the new sanctions, as blame on both sets of march- ates bigotry and domestic a number of European energy companies are invested in ers. terrorism.” Nord Stream II and other Russian energy projects. Trumka’s resignation fol- lowed those of chief execu- dent said “there’s blame on NaTO TROOPS STaTIONEd IN POlaNd are a guaran- tives for the pharmaceutical both sides” and that there tee of peace and security throughout Europe, Polish De- giant Merck, the sportswear were “fi ne people” who were fense Minister Antoni Macierewicz said at a joint news manufacturer Under Ar- there only to protest the re- conference with visiting NATO Secretary-General Jens mour, and Intel, as well as the moval of a statue of Gen. Stoltenberg. The two addressed reporters after visiting sol- president of the Alliance for Robert E. Lee. diers from a NATO battalion-sized battle group stationed American Manufacturing. The demonstration was in Orzysz, northeastern Poland. In his resignation state- preceded the night before by Macierewicz thanked Stoltenberg for his “commit- ment, Trumka said he “cannot a well-publicized torchlight ment to building NATO’s eastern fl ank.” He added that sit on a council for a Presi- march in which participants the NATO troop presence in Poland was largely a result of dent that tolerates bigotry and chanted, among other things, Stoltenberg’s personal determination. domestic terrorism.” “Jews will not replace us.” Stoltenberg for his part said that the multinational units The Manufacturing Coun- At the August 12 rally, a stationed in Poland refl ected the primary goals of the West- ThE XVII INTERNaTIONal FESTIVal of Polonia Folk cil never held a meeting. car drove into a crowd and ern defence alliance and demonstrated its unity. Ensembles took place in Rzeszów in July. Held every three Trumka said it was “never killed a counterprotester. He added that the troops also acted as a deterrent in the years, the festival attracted 37 ensembles from 14 countries a means for delivering real Trumka was elected presi- event of a potential attack. and fi ve continents. Dressed in costumes from eastern Pod- policy that lifts working fam- dent of the AFL-CIO on Sep- Troops from various NATO countries that are stationed lasie, Matthew Schmit and Amy Robertson from the Lajkon- ilies.” tember 16, 2009, at the labor in Poland as well as Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia send ik Polish Folk Ensemble of Tucson, Arizona dance at the Setting off the exit of busi- federation’s convention in the message that an attack on one member state will be open-air skansen museum in Kolbuszowa. The couple were ness leaders were Trump’s Pittsburgh. His father was treated as an attack against the entire alliance, according engaged in Poland in the Kościół Mariacki Tower in Kraków, August 15 remarks about the a second-generation Polish to Stoltenberg. just before the festival. August 12 march and coun- American miner from Penn- Story on page 10. terdemonstration. The Presi- sylvania’s coal fi elds. STaTE dISTINCTION FOR JUlIaN KUlSKI. Julian Kulski, who was 15 when he fought in the Warsaw Up- rising of 1944, has received the “Bene Merito” distinction Orchard Lake Schools Names New Chancellor from the Polish Foreign Ministry. New Rector also appointed for Ss. Cyril & Methodius Seminary The son of a pre-war deputy mayor of Warsaw, Kulski ORCHARD LAKE, Mich. SCHOOLS LAKE ORCHARD PHOTO: nary. Two years later, he was Woroniewicz has been a was captured by Nazi Germans and sent to a POW camp in — Rev. Mirosław Król has named vice rector, a position member of the SSCMS fac- Germany. After the war, he studied architecture in England been named the new chancel- he held for fi ve years. ulty since 2006, serving as an and the United States and settled in America. lor of Orchard Lake Schools. He went on to serve as the adjunct assistant professor of He is the author of several books in both Polish and Eng- Orchard Lake Schools director of the Blessed John Homiletics and Liturgy. He lish, including The Color of Courage and Dying we Live. consists of St. Mary’s Pre- Paul II Be Not Afraid Center received a bachelor of arts The Bene Merito distinction was established in 2009 to paratory School, an all-boys in the United States. In this degree in philosophy from honor Polish and foreign nationals for their services to con- Catholic high school; SS. capacity, he served as its spir- Wayne State University and solidate Poland’s position on the international scene. Cyril & Methodius Semi- itual leader and oversaw its attended Sacred Heart Semi- The Color of Courage is available from the Polish nary; and the Polish Mission, U.S. fundraising eff orts. nary College before receiving American Journal Bookstore. an organization that promotes — Compiled from Oak- his master of divinity from the preservation of Polish land Press and Orchard Lake St. John Provincial Seminary POlONIa’S NEWEST MIllIONaIRE. The woman who culture. Schools press releases in 1985 and being ordained purchased the sole winning $758.7 million Powerball jack- Król follows Msgr. Thom- as a deacon and a priest of pot in Massachusetts has been identifi ed as 53-year-old as Machalski Jr., whose term WORONIEWICZ NaMEd the Archdiocese of Detroit. Mavis L. Wanczyk. expired. He returned to the NEW RECTOR. The SS. He is a doctor of ministry in Wanczyk purchased the winning Powerball ticket at Archdiocese of Brooklyn, Cyril & Methodius Seminary preaching, and received his the Pride Station & Store in Chicopee, Massachusetts. She New York. of the Orchard Lake Schools master of arts in theology becames the winner of the largest single-ticket Powerball Król attended the semi- Rev. Mirosław Król announced the appointment from the University of Notre jackpot in history. nary in Orchard Lake for two priest for the Archdiocese of its new rector, Reverend Dame in 2010. Wanczyk, a mother of a daughter and son, says she years before completing his of Newark, New Jersey and Michael A. Woroniewicz. He Most recently, Rev. Woro- chose the winning numbers based on her family’s birth- theological studies at the Im- served in various parishes. was recommended by and niewicz has served as pastor days. She says she does not plan to return to work. maculate Conception Semi- In 2006, Cardinal Adam succeeds Msgr. Thomas C. of St. Gabriel Parish/St. Irene The $758 million prize refl ects the annuity option, paid nary of Seton Hall University Maida appointed Król the Machalski, Jr., has been ap- over 29 years. The odds of winning the August 23 drawing in South Orange, New Jersey. Dean of Human Formation at proved by Archbishop Allen See “Orchard were one in 292.2 million. In 1999, he was ordained a SS. Cyril & Methodius Semi- Vigneron. Lake ... ,” page 4 2 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • SEPTEMBER 2017

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Birth of Juliusz Slowacki, This October marks the tige of the Orchard Lake facility in various parishes. In 2006, Cardi- 36th Anniversary of Polish Ameri- (800) 422-1275 Romantic poet, considered the will not be an easy task. Several nal Adam Maida appointed Król the (716) 312-8088 father of modern Polish drama. can Heritage Month. dozen seminarians were educated a Dean of Human Formation at SS. [email protected] 5 1936. Birth of Pittsburgh Pirate Organized by the Eastern Penn- www.polamjournal.com legend Bill Mazeroski. few years ago. Their number has de- Cyril & Methodius Seminary. Two sylvania District of the Polish clined significantly. This can be eas- years later, he was named vice rec- 6 1921. Birth of Korczak Zi- American Congress, Polish Heritage PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID AT BOSTON, tor, a position he held for five years. olkowski, American sculp- ily reversed with dropping the Visa Month is not only a time to reflect N.Y. AND ADDITIONAL ENTRY OFFICES tor best known for beginning requirement for young men in Po- He went on to serve as the direc- on the accomplishments of Poles POSTMASTER: a monumental tribute to Crazy land who want to enter seminarian tor of the Blessed John Paul II Be and their descendants in America, Send address changes to: Horse in South Dakota. life. In Poland, it is not uncommon Not Afraid Center in the United POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL but – more importantly – a time to 7 1764. Election of Stanisław to have two or more priests present States. In this capacity, he served as P.O. BOX 198 August Poniatowski at Masses. In the United States, one its spiritual leader and oversaw its raise awareness of Polish contribu- BOWMANSVILLE, NY 14026-0198 8 NATIVITY OF MARY tions to the United States. In Polish custom, today’s birth priest often staffs two or more par- U.S. fundraising efforts. Editor in Chief Mark A. Kohan We urge all — especially those in [email protected] of the Virgin is considered the ishes. “I trust that, together with many Orchard Lake’s mission must be of our compatriots, we will restore the field of education — to visit the Associate Editors Benjamin Fiore, S.J., Mary E. best day for Fall planting. Heritage Month Committee’s pages Lanham, Michael Pietruszka, Stas Kmiec, Steve 9 1657. Signing of the Treaty of made known to new generations of the splendor of this wonderful in- Litwin, Thomas Tarapacki Welawa American clerics, also, and particu- stitution,” said Fr. Król. “I return to at PolishAmericanCenter.org. You Contributing Editors John J. Bukowczyk, Thad will find: Cooke, Mirek Denisiewicz, John Grondelski, 10 1842. Birth of Prohibition Party larly Polish American youth. As a the place where I was an educator. I Sophie Hodorowicz-Knab, James Pula, John leader John Sobieski. sign of changing times, the Mary’s know the environment and I know • A listing of key dates in Polish Radzilowski 11 1382. Jadwiga (Hedwig) Preparatory High School, which this center and know how many BUREAUS. Binghamton Steve Litwin; Chicago d’Anjou crowned queen of Po- history; Geraldine Balut Coleman, Toledo Margaret once educated primarily children of good things can be done together, • A message from Michael Bli- Zotkiewicz-Dramczyk; Warsaw Robert Strybel; land. Polish immigrants, has been Ameri- and this work will radiate to Polo- Washington Richard Poremski 12 1683. Jan Sobieski III defeats chasz, Heritage Month chairman; Columnists Mary Ann Marko, Regina McIntyre, Turks besieging Vienna. canized. Very few of the nearly 500 nia.” • Things to do during Polish Jennifer Pijanowski, Ed Poniewaz, Stephen 13 1894. Birth of lyric poet Julian students studying there today have Fr. Król emphasized the impor- American Heritage Month; Szabados, Greg Witul, John Ziobrowski a first-generation connection to Po- tance of constant cooperation with Newsclippers John Armstrong, Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Tuwin. • 2017 coloring contest informa- Dvornicky, Anthony Guyda, C. Kanabrodzki, 14 1951. Death of painter and illus- land. many Polonia centers in the United tion, including how to sponsor a Henry J. Kensicki, Walter Piatek, John Yesh trator Artur Szyk. Saints Cyril & Methodius Semi- States. Reaching out to American Agents Robert Czubakowski contest; 15 1777. General Casimir Pulaski nary was created in the nineteenth Polonia was long overdue. Proofreader Larry Trojak • How to sponsor an essay contest Circulation Manager Kathy Bruno appointed general in the Ameri- century, when its founder Fr. 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The paper added that provide free PDF editions of the news- lumbia, Harmonia and Dana in Edwardsville, Pa., draws some stationed in Estonia, and Polish financing for the project was still an paper to state- and nationally-elected recording artist and showman 5,000 people each year. F-16 fighters based Lithuania. open question. officials and government agencies rep- Walter Solek. The Whiting Pierogi Fest, a reg- The European Commission has Five more Polish people were resenting Polish American communi- ties. To have your representative placed 29 1856. Founding of St. Mary’s, istered trademark name since 2007, launched procedures against Poland awarded Righteous Among the Na- the first Polish church in Ameri- on this list, please send his or her name, ca in Panna Maria, Texas. claims the Pennsylvanian event is for breaking the EU’s equal rights tions medals for risking their lives address, and email address to info@pol- amjournal.com. 30 1831. 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CLEVELAND — Korean War veteran Bob Reschke “We owe such heard about St. Casimir’s need of a new organ for the gratitude to those choir loft, and decided to make a donation of his key- who left us this board to the parish. wonderful place,” With the help of John Niedzialek, Michael Golab, said Pastor Cz- and a few volunteers, the new organ was moved from erniak in his ap- Painesville, and then carried up the stairs to the choir peal to parishio- loft. Golab had the honor of playing this digital organ ners and friends for the first time from the loft. of Holy Rosary/ Formed as a Polish ethnic parish in 1891, St. Casimir “This temple of was among 50 parishes closed in 2009 and 2010 by divine Mercy, in the eight-county Cleveland Catholic Diocese, which which Rev. Ron- blamed money, demographics and a priest shortage. ald Pytel was With 10 other parishes, St. Casimir was ordered to be healed through reopened in March 2012 after a canonical appeal in the intersection of Rome and 2 1/2 years of prayer vigils outside the pad- Sr. Faustina Kow- locked gates of the boarded-up building. alska, today is our The church now holds Masses on Sunday at 11:30 domain for which a.m. (Joseph Feckanin). we are responsi- ble. Our ancestors American Polonia at a Glance built this church … It is our duty and Canada, a variety of merchan- BELLEVUE — Registration and Holy Rosary R.C. Church. The Romanesque- to pass it on to MARYLAND Open House at the Fr. Jan Twardows- style church, seating 2,000, was dedicated in 1927. It BALTIMORE — On Sept. 23, dise and “tons of pierogi and other future generations Polish food.” There are also polka ki Polish School in Bellevue will be replaced the 1887 repurposed original church – Our so that God in His the PNA’s Polish Cinema Circle held Sept. 6 at 6:30 p.m. The school Lady of the Rosary (Parafia Matka Boska Rozancowa) will screen the film “Jack Strong,” contests on both days and danc- mercy will con- ing on Saturday evening. For de- invites children from the Eastside, – which was subsequently sold and later demolished. tinue to be wor- the story of the most spectacular as well as Seattle. Subjects include Polish spy of the Cold War era, Col- tails contact Agnieszka Laska at Text and photos by shiped here.” Polish language, geography, history onel Ryszard Kuklinski. Film is in [email protected]. Richard P. Poremski Tax deductible Raise the Roof and culture classes offered to chil- support can be sent to directly to: English. 2:00 p.m. at PNA’s Henryk PENNSYLVANIA dren from grades K (zerowka) to 8, Sienkiewicz Polonia Library. Free BALTIMORE — Replacing the Holy Rosary Church, 408 S. Ches- PHILADELPHIA — The Polish based on proficiency in Polish. The admission. Call Adam Mazurek for roof of Holy Rosary Church, now 90 ter St., Baltimore, MD 21231-2729; Heritage Society of Philadelphia is School also has a program of Polish details (410) 925-9684. years old, has become a necessary (410) 732-3960; Fax (410) 675- hosting a poetry recital by Anthony as a second language for children. and pressing concern of the parish. 4917; holyrosarybalto@comcast. MASSACHUSETTS Krzywicki (board director of the All classes are on Wednesdays at net. 6:00 p.m. The first day of school is A fund raising campaign is currently NORTHAMPTON — Polish Polish Heritage Society, and cur- The website www.holyrosa- Sept. 13. The registration is only for underway under the auspices of Pas- American Heritage Month will be rently president of the Jagiellionian rypl.org offers up complete current the new students, new students have tor Rev. Ryszard Czerniak, SChr. observed with a full day of celebra- Law Society), Sun., Sept. 17, 2017 church information, along with its to be present for skill assessment. The original slate tiles are cracking tion coinciding with Columbus Day, at 2:30 p.m. at the Associated Polish most fascinating history. For more information, call Anna and deteriorating causing the roof to October 9. Home, Vistula Lounge, 9150 Acad- Pastor Czerniak warmly wel- Cholewinska at (425) 736-1209. leak heavily, especially during se- The day begins with a Polish emy Rd. comes your financial support and vere seasonal weather. Emergency American High Mass at Saint Eliza- For many years Krzywicki has prayers in support of perpetuating WASHINGTON, D.C. repairs have been undertaken in the beth Ann Seton Parish Church on written poetry from his perspective Holy Rosary, “which has become “Celebrating the Year of Ta- past, but it’s now become obvious King Street starting at 11:00 am and as a “spiritual being having a human the center of Polish religious, cul- deusz Kosciuszko” is the theme of that the roof is rapidly approaching is followed by a parade through the experience.” His inspiration comes tural, and social life” in the greater this year’s Kosciuszko Foundation’s the end of its life expectancy and in center of the city to Pulaski Park on from his internal world of thought, Baltimore area. Gala Dinner, Sat., Dec. 2, 2017. The is in dire need of complete replace- Main Street. meditation, prayer, and speaking his truth on the power of intuition and event will be held at the Mayflower Elected representatives will offer Hotel Stateroom, 1127 Connecticut tributes to Polish American heritage passion. Open to the public with res- ervation by Sept. 8, 2017. Contact Ave. NW, from 7:00-10:00 p.m. The and culture with speeches, presen- evening will be filled with historical tations and musical performances Jean Joka at (215) 483-0193 or jean- [email protected]. presentations, entertainment, speak- reminiscent of traditional Ameri- ers, distinguished guests from Po- cana. The festivities conclude with a WASHINGTON land and the United States, as well light buffet in the community room SEATTLE — Registration and as an art exhibit, silent auction, lot- of the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Open House at the Juliusz Slowacki tery, games, dances, and dinner. For parish on Hawley Street. Polish School, Sept. 11, 6:00-8 p.m. information, call (202) 785-2320. All are welcome to visit The school offers classes to individ- The Fall 2017 semester of Pol- Northampton this Columbus Day on uals of all ages on Mondays, as well ish Language and Culture classes October 9 and join the festivities to as a preschool group on Saturday. at the Kosciuszko Foundation starts observe your Polish heritage and the Children from grades 1-8 learn Pol- on Mon., Sept 18. role it has played in United States ish language and literature, and the Class Schedule: Beginner I – history. history and geography of Poland; Thurs., Sept. 21 - Dec.21; Begin- OREGON assignment is based on proficiency ners I continuation – Wed., Sept.20 - Dec.20; Beginners II / Intermedi- PORTLAND —Sept. 16-17 are level in Polish. Adults can learn Pol- ate – Mon., Sept.18 - Dec.18; Inter- the dates for Portland’s Polish Fes- ish as beginners or at intermediate mediate / Advanced – Tues., Sept.19 125th Year Jubilee Mass. The interior of Holy Rosary, adorned with tival, held at St. Stanislaus Church, and advanced levels. The first days - Dec.19. All Classes start at 6:30 finery, is depicted during its historic quasquicentennial jubilee mass on Polish Hall, and Library (an equiva- of school are Sept. 16 (preschool p.m. and end 8:20 p.m. December 9, 2012. It was attended by 700 persons and dignitaries. Main lent of a city block) at 3900 N. In- group for 5+ years old, 10:15 a.m. The cost is $450 for new stu- Celebrant Bishop Denis J. Madden was assisted by former parishioner terstate Ave. At two full days of noon) and Sept. 18 (adult group, dents; $425 for returning students. Bishop Mitchell T. Rozanski and 10 other priests. attractions, it’s the biggest and the 6:00-8:30 p.m.) at the Polish Cul- Please visit: www.learnpolishdc. most colorful Polish festival in the tural Center Dom Polski. For more com for all other information and to PASS IT ON! When you finish reading your copy of the Polish American western United States. Exhibitions, information, contact Marysia Radka obtain the registration form. Email Journal, please pass it on, and ask that person to subscribe. You may alway concerts, performances by the Pol- (425) 736-2430 or Anna Babcock Barbara Bernhardt at bernhardtba- consider buying them a gift subscription. Call 1 (800) 422-1275. ish folk groups from the West Coast (206) 362-3077. [email protected] with questions.

Orchard Lake Schools continued from cover Rectory in Dundee, Michi- gan while teach- ing at SSCMS. His service, dedication and leadership as a chaplain, in- terfaith leader, vicariate clergy Rev. Michael A. representative, Woroniewicz school board member, priest representative and oratorical judge have helped offer guidance and strengthen local communities across southeastern Michigan. — Compiled from Oakland Press and Orchard Lake Schools press re- leases. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • SEPTEMBER 2017 www.polamjournal.com 5

Religion Books in Brief Pope Francis Receives “Order Of Smile” Warsaw during the First World War by Benjamin Fiore, S.J. Cocoa Beach and the rest in Waikiki Bishop’s Altar Server Award for his by Mary E. Lanham Beach, Hawaii. He surfs profession- contributions to his home parish St. Pope Francis has received the ally and teaches tandem surfi ng, is Mary’s in Lancaster, N.Y. A senior a MINOR aPOCalYPSE Order of Smile, an international a cast member on Fox Sports 2’s at Buff alo State College, he is active Warsaw during the award given by Polish children to (formerly Fuel TV) “Clean Break.” in the Newman Center at the col- First World War adults for their love, SMOCK JAMES PHOTO: By Robert Blobaum care and assistance Cornell University Press, to youngsters. 2017, 320 pgs. The award was During World War II, Warsaw presented to the pon- was decimated by the Germans and tiff during a general the Soviets. Around 84% of the city audience in the Vati- was destroyed. It is estimated that can by nine-year-old between 150,000 and 250,000 were Miłosz and 14-year- killed in the Warsaw Uprising. Be- old Julia, who went fore that, however, Warsaw also to Italy with Marek experienced another tragedy. Dur- Michalak, Poland’s ing the First World War, it suff ered Children’s Rights hardships that caused mass starva- spokesman. tion and outbreaks of diseases that Michalak told devastated the city. Robert Blobaum to beg for the group. reporters that the calls what Warsaw went through, “a Blobaum analyzes the economic pope was evidently minor apocalypse.” and cultural impact the Great War moved and happy. After the outbreak of what was had upon Warsaw in great detail. He “He is very sen- then known as the Great War, War- explains the extent of the devasta- sitive to the wrongs saw was put under extreme military tion that it saw, as well as how it used that children suf- restriction. Warsaw was not yet part such a tragedy to innovate — the ex- fer from adults and of a free and independent Poland; pansion of the urban welfare system keeps on talking before the war it was known as the by the Warsaw Citizens Committee, about the dignity of third city of the Russian Empire. At is a good example of this. He used every child, admon- SESQUICENTENNIal CElEBRaTION. Celebrant Daniel Cardinal DiNardo is joined by the beginning of the war, Warsaw’s numerous sources for his in-depth ishing those who concelebrants Fr. Elias Lopez, Fr. Edward Kucera, Msgr. Adam McClosky, Msgr. Chester supplies were often requisitioned by analyses including primary sources, trample it,” Micha- Borski, and Deacon Walter Busa at the 150th Anniversary Celebratory Mass of St. Stan- the Russian military. Its population newspapers and other periodicals, lak said, adding that islaus Catholic Church in Anderson, Texas. was also under stress. It ebbed and and books which he lists in the bib- he was grateful for A parish of the Galveston-Houston Archdiocese, St. Stanislaus’s origins date to Polish fl owed due to deportations, evacua- liography. The book also contains a the pope’s clear-cut settlers who made their homes on farms near Anderson. They came at the request of tions, men leaving the city for work, comprehensive index. message on chil- large land owners. The community grew exponentially after the Civil War when the larg- arrival of refugees and injured sol- Robert Blobaum is Eberly Fam- dren’s rights. est wave of Polish immigrants settled in the state. diers. In 1915 the population began ily distinguished professor of His- Pope Francis is Proud of its ancestral roots, St. Stanislaus hosts several events throughout the year to stabilize somewhat. The Rus- tory at West Virginia Univerisity. He the second pontiff that feature Polish food and music. The current pastor is Fr. Eli Lopez, who also serves as sian authorities were forced out of holds a Ph.D. from the University of to receive the Order pastor for Christ our Light in Navasota, Texas. the city and the citizens of Warsaw Nebraska and has authored two oth- of Smile, after Pope were put under a new regime: the er books: Rewolucja: Russian Po- John Paul II. The history of the dis- He tells those who want to join his lege where he serves as a Peer and German military. However, the fl ee- land, 1904-1907, Antisemitism and tinction dates back to 1968. Past “pack” to spend at least one hour Eucharistic Minister and plays the ing Russians continued to take sup- Its Opponents in Modern Poland, recipients include Irena Sendler, the daily in prayer. His show’s mes- piano at Sunday Masses. He also or- plies from the city. The Germans in- and many articles. Dalai Lama, and Mother Theresa of sage to men: “Dude, stop running. ganizes retreats for fellow students stituted rationing of food and other This review is based on an ad- Calcutta. Jesus is on the hunt. The Holy Spirit and volunteers at a retirement home. supplies such as coal and soap. The vanced reader copy. is coming after you. He loves you. He expects to embark on the long city’s population was able to acquire aSSISTS POlISh SEMINaRI- He’s not going to let you get away journey toward priesly ordination. some food despite infl ation caused ThE lIFE aNd lEgaCY of aNS Since its inception in 1943, the with running anymore.” Speaking Fr. Andriy Rabiy, native of by the war. However, the Germans FR. JUSTIN FIgaS, OFM Conv. Catholic League for Religious As- of the fulfi lment he gets from do- Lviv, Ukraine, on his appointment started banning certain kinds of Famed sistance to the Church in Poland ing God’s will he declares, “I don’t at auxiliary bishop for the Ukrainian food that could be sold on the free originator of has been a vital part of the recon- care who you are. Give your life to Catholic Archeparchy of Philadel- market which restricted the food the “Fr. Justin struction of the Church in Poland. Jesus and get ready for the ride of phia. supply even more and the threat of Rosary Hour” The annual collection supports the your life.” Fr. Charles Slisz on coming out starvation loomed again. $9.00, 82pp., Pontifi cal Institute and the Polish of retirement to take on the ministry “In February 1916, sales of meat pb., B&W photos Pontifi cal College in Rome. While haPPY aNNIVERSaRY TO ... 60 of rector of Buff alo’s St. Joseph’s and meat by-products, poultry, and reconstruction of the Church was years of priesthood in the Detroit Cathedral. He is the 20th rector in fi sh were specifi cally prohibited in AVAILABLE the aim at the start of the League, Archdiocese: Fr. Eugene Wojte- the cathedral’s history. eleven Warsaw bazaars ‘in the inter- IN ENGLISH est of public health,’” he writes. “A OR POLISH now, since the fall of communism, it wicz; 40 years: Fr. Brian Chabala, PLEASE is focused on strengthening Church Fr. James Jagielski; 30 years: Fr. MIdWaY MaSS hONORS VET- week later the transport of livestock SPECIFY WHEN life in Poland, which has an eff ect Joseph Gembala, Fr. Walter Ptak. ERaNS. Fr. Fabian Maryan- and meat from Warsaw County, ORdERING in Europe and throughout the world. Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph ski once again off ered Mass at the even to the city of Warsaw, was pro- Fr. Justin’s weekly message of spiri- Polish priests serve in many dioces- in Buff alo: 75 years - Sr. Chris- Erie County Fairgrounds on Veter- hibited.” tual guidance, encouragement, es in the United States, South Amer- tine Songin, FSSJ and Sr. Benilda ans Day as part of the day’s com- All of this restriction caused very and hope was an infl uence on gen- ica, Africa, Russia, and other coun- Nadolski, FSSJ; 50 years - Sr. Ann memorations. For 35 years the Fair long lines stores, growing poverty, erations of Polish immigrants, their tries of the former Soviet Union. Marie Hudzina, FSSJ. has hosted this annual tradition. Fr. and ever-increasing infl ation. Some children, and grandchildren. His Religious Sisters in the Detroit Maryanski has off ered the Mass for of Warsaw’s citizens grew so des- broadcasts, begun in 1931, contin- ue today as the longest continually RIdINg WITh ThE aRChBISh- Archdiocese: 85 years - Sr. Mary the last 15 years. The history of the perate that they started begging. There were even begging rings es- running religious radio program in OP. Adventurer Bear Woznick Idalia Konopka, CSSF; 75 years fair goes back to 1820 and is the the world. teamed with Miami’s Archbishop - Sr. Mary Ursula Dzienis, CSSF; largest event in the area. The tradi- tablished who put young children in Thomas Wenski to evangelize mo- 70 years - Sr. Mary Honoria tion of honoring veterans began to all of the busiest streets of Warsaw USE FORM ON PAGE 3 TO ORdER torcycle enthusiasts. An unusual re- Bartoszek, CSSF, Sr. Maristella recognize returning soldiers from ality TV show “Long Ride Home” Nowakowski, CSSF, Sr. Juliana their Civil War service. airs on EWTN and features Bear Sobieski, SSJ-TOSF; 65 years - Woznik who “wanted to show men Sr. Mary Mercita Kula, CSSF, Sr. that you could be a real man and Mary Agnestine Rosinski, CSSF, Modlitwy still love Jesus. The walls between Sr. Mary Stephanie Holub, RSM; PUBLICATION OF PRAYERS. The Polish men and each other and men and the 60 years - Sr. Angelica Zajkowski, American Journal gladly accepts prayers ads for Lord need to come down.” CSFN, Sr. Juanita Gwisdela, SSJ publication. They must be received by the 10th A bike ride from Miami to Key - TOSF Sr. Barbara (James An- of each month, prior to the month of publica- tion, and must be pre-paid at the cost of $15.00 West provides the backbone for the nette) Cervenka, OP; Sr. Bernitha each, which can be paid by check or charge. If series’ second season. The “guest (Ann Gertrude) Glombowski, you have any questions regarding this policy, OP; Sr. Mary Ann Ankoviak, please call 1 (800) 422-1275 or (716) 312-8088. star” if Miami’s Cuban cigar- Send to: Polish American Journal, P.O. Box 271, smoking, Harley-riding Archbishop CSJ, , Sr. Elizabeth Chmielewski, N. Boston, NY 14110. Thomas Wenski. The two met at IHM; 50 years - Sr. Carol Janow- PRAYER TO THE BLESSEd VIRGIN. (Never the July 1-4 Convocation of Catho- iak, IHM, Sr. Elena Sabalausky, Known To Fail). Oh, most beautiful fl ower of lic Leaders in Orlando and the ride OSF; Sr. Mary Thaddea Meyers, Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, took place on August 5-6. Woznick CSS; 25 years - Sr. Mary Anthony Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh Star of the said of the archbishop, “He’s given Kubat, CSSF Sea, help me and show me herein you are my us a great gift by riding with us. Deacons of the Detroit Arch- Mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of diocese: 10 years - Deacon Robert Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from He’s tough. He’s a real biker.” the bottom of my heart and succor me in my Before the trip, the Archbishop Gajda, Deacon Glenn Melenyk, necessity (make request). There are none that off ered Mass at Our Lady of Gua- Deacon Martin Selmek; 35 years can withstand your power. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to dalupe Church in Doral and at the - Deacon Paul Pelchar; 25 years - thee (three times). Holy Mary, I place this cause conclusion off ered Mass at the Ba- Deacon Richard Shubik in your hands (three times). Say this prayer for silica of St. Mary Star of the Sea in three consecutive days and then you must publish and it will be granted to you. Grateful Key West. STO laT TO … Mark Niewiem- thanks, A.W. Woznick lives part of the year in ski, on being recognized with the POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • SEPTEMBER 2017 www.polamjournal.com 6

Polonian Places St. Hedwig’s St. Louis, Missouri by Gregory L. Witul including St. Hedwig near the city’s only 12 families. With such a tiny Mt. Pleasant neighborhood. congregation, Father Stepka knew St. Hedwig Roman By 1903 the Poles of St. Louis’ it would be practically impossible Catholic Church south side had been struggling for to find affordable space to serve 3201 Itaska Street, St. years to establish a parish in that as a church as he tried to grow the Louis, Missouri part of the city. Lack of funds, a parish numbers. Seeing that the par- Status: Closed small population, and considerable ish could flame out before it even When you ask what most people infighting all hampered their work. got started, parishioner August think of St. Louis’s Polonia, one But their efforts didn’t go unnoticed Marchlewski offered up the cellar of name pops into mind, Stan Musial. and on June 4, 1904 Archbishop his house at 4747 Nebraska Street And rightly so. John J. Glennon appointed Fa- as a home of the church. On June Stan the Man made 24 All-Star ther Victor Stepka pastor of the 10, 1940 the first Mass of St. Hed- game appearances, led the Cardinals St. Hedwig’s church, a par- wig’s was celebrated under Mr. to three-time World Series champi- ish made Marchlewski’s floorboards. onships, has a plaque at the Base- up of Not having to worry about Today, the St. Louis Harvest Church of God occupies the former St. Hed- ball Hall of Fame, and was the first rent or security, Reverend wig’s property. inductee into the National Polish- Stepka could focus on American Hall of Fame. But growing the parish tions from the families, a plot of a larger more modern church. Dedi- St. Louis’s Polonia is so much and its coffers. land at Itaska and Compton was se- cated in 1957, the J.T. Golabowski- more than a single In two weeks cured. Construction on a combina- designed triangle-shaped building baseball player. Father Victor tion school and church building was is Modernist through and through, At its height, signed up five soon underway and on March 19, with its geometric patterns, interpre- the commu- more families 1905 the building was dedicated. tive stained glass, and stainless steel nity boasted a and raised When the school opened that April mullions. Dom Polski, $485 towards the parish was home to 35 families The new building would serve as was home to b u i l d i n g with 40 children. a home for St. Hedwig for almost a artist Michael a church. Over the years, St. Hedwig’s be- half century. In the early 2000s the O l s z e w s k i , With the came a stop for Polish dignitaries Archdiocese of Saint Louis reor- and supported backing of visiting St. Louis. Bishop Paul P. ganized its parishes and on July 1, five Pol- the arch- Rhode and General Joseph Haller 2005 a closing Mass was celebrated ish Roman bishop, a both stopped by the church when at St. Hedwig’s. The building would C a t h o l i c mortgage, they were in town. During the Sec- be deconsecrated and sold to the St. churches, and dona- ond World War planning began for Louis Harvest Church of God. Poland’s Love Affair With The Piano by Jan P. Muczyk pitch and a fascination with the pia- acclaimed violinists as Roman To- no. By the age of four, he was recog- tenberg, Ida Haendel, and Henryk continued from last month nized as a child prodigy. At the age Szeryng. In 1934, he toured the of seven, Artur had his debut with United States with violinist Broni- Ignacy Jan Paderewski. Pa- compositions by Mozart, Schubert, slaw Gimpel. He performed classi- derewski was born in the village of and Mendelssohn. At the age of ten, cal and jazz music on Polish Radio, Kurylowka in what is now Ukraine. he moved to Berlin to continue his where one of the studios bears his Initially, he took piano lessons with studies with Karl Heinrich Barth. In name. After the German invasion of a private tutor. In 1872, at the age 1904, Rubinstein moved to Paris to Poland, Szpilman found work as a of 12, he was admitted to the War- launch his career in earnest. While pianist in restaurants in the Jewish saw Conservatory. After graduating in Paris, he met composers Mau- ghetto. Miraculously he survived in 1878, he was asked to become rice Ravel, Paul Dukas, and Jacques the holocaust with the help of fel- a tutor of piano classes at his alma Thibaud, as well as Paul Kochan- low musicians and a German officer mater, which he accepted. In 1881, ski and Karol Szymanowski, and who recognized him. From 1943 to he went to Berlin to study composi- played Camille Saint-Saens’ Piano 1963, Szpilman was director of the tion with Friedrich Kiel and Hein- Concerto No. 2 in the presence of Popular Music Department of Pol- rich Urban. In 1884, he moved to the composer. Rubinstein made his ish Radio, and continued giving pi- Vienna to become a pupil of Theo- died in New York. He was buried New York debut at Carnegie Hall in Wladyslaw Szpilman. Szpil- ano concerts. During this period, he dore Leschetizky. He made his de- at first in Arlington Cemetery, and 1906, and thereafter toured the U.S., man was born in 1911 in Sosnow- composed about 500 compositions but in Vienna in 1887, followed by re-buried in St. John’s Archcathe- Austria, Italy, and Russia. During iec, Poland, and began his study of that are still popular in Poland. He successful appearances in Paris in dral, Warsaw, Poland in 1992. The World War I, he lived in London, the piano at the Chopin Academy created the International Song Com- 1889, London in 1890, and the U.S. repository of his heart, however, is giving recitals with and accompany- of Music in Warsaw, where he was petition in Sopot, Poland, which has in 1891. the National Shrine of Our Lady of­ ing the violinist Eugene Ysaye. the pupil of Alexander Michalows- been produced every summer for 50 Paderewski was a prolific com- Czestochowa, Doylestown, Pa. The Rubinstein neglected his tech- ki and Jozef Smidowicz. In 1931, years. He was the protagonist in Ro- poser as well, including many piec- Polish Museum of America in Chi- nique in his early career, but got by he was a student of the prestigious man Polanski’s film “The Pianist” es for the piano. His charisma was cago contains many of his personal on natural talent. In 1934, he with- Academy of Arts in Berlin, Ger- based on Szpilman’s book “Death displayed early in his career, and possessions. Three foundations and drew from the concert circuit for many, where he studied with Artur of a City.” Szpilman died in Warsaw accounted for the elevated level of two music festivals, one in Paso Ro- intensive study and practice. While Schnabel, Franz Schreker, and Leo- in 2000 at age 88. He is buried at enthusiasm for his concert perfor- bles, Ca. and the other in Raleigh, living in Brentwood California, Ar- nid Kreutzer. Wladyslaw returned to Powazki Military Cemetery along mances, especially among the ladies. North Carolina, bear his name. tur provided the piano soundtrack Warsaw in 1933, where he became side many other Polish heroes. He became famous for the “Minuet for several films, including “Song a celebrated pianist and composer in G, Op. 14/1” and his monumental of Love.” He appeared in the films of both classical and popular mu- Next month: “Symphony in B minor — Polonia,” “Carnegie Hall” and “Of Men and sic. He was primarily a soloist, but Szymanowska, Zimerman, which was among his last composi- Music.” While best known as a recit- toured as a music partner with such and the conclusion. tions. Paderewski was a philanthro- alist and concerto soloist, Rubinstein pist as well, especially when it came was also considered an outstanding to encouraging young composers. chamber musician, partnering with It was he who financed the Grun- such luminaries as Henryk Szeryng, wald Monument in Krakow, Poland. Jascha Heifitz, Pablo Casals, Gregor During World War I, Paderewski Piatigorsky, and the Guarneri Quar- became an active member of the tet. He was a champion of Spanish Polish National Committee in Paris, and South American composers as and was instrumental in persuad- well. While not a religious man (in Presents: ing Woodrow Wilson to include an fact a self-admitted womanizer), he independent Poland as point 13 of was a strong supporter of the State SOLOMON his fourteen points. In 1919, in the of Israel. He died in Switzerland EICHNER newly independent Poland, Pilsud- at the age of 95, and his ashes re- side in Israel. At the innauguration in a concert to benefit the ski appointed Paderewski as the Rowny Paderewski Scholarship prime minister of foreign affairs. Artur Rubinstein. Rubinstein of the United Nations, Rubinstein He and Dmowski (Pilsudski’s rival) was born in Lodz, Poland in 1887. played the Polish national anthem SATURDAY, also represented Poland at the Paris While he was acclaimed for his per- in an emphatic manner as a protest SEPTEMBER 16, 2017 Peace Conference. On December 4, formances of various composers, he that there was no delegation from 6:30–8:30 pm 1919, Paderewski resigned as for- was regarded by many as the great- Poland. A sculpture of Rubinstein eign minister and became Polish est Chopin interpreter of his time, at the piano stands in a prominent Embassy of the Republic of Poland ambassador to the United Nations. with the possible exception of Josef place on Piotrowska Street in Lodz, 2640 16th St NW Washington, DC 20009 After the German invasion of Po- Hofmann. The New York Times re- Poland, where he grew up. Needless land, Paderewski became the head ferred to him as one of the great- to say, over such a distinguished ca- Get your tickets early for this of the National Council of Poland, est pianists of the 20th century. He reer, he received numerous awards outstanding musical event! a Polish parliament in exile in Lon- played for the public for an amaz- and honors. Prominent among them To purchase tickets and learn more about the “Solomon’s playing is poetic, beautiful and moving with deep Rowny Paderewski Scholarship go to ing eight decades. At the age of two, were five Grammy Awards. feeling. A sensitive pianist.” don. www.padpiano.org — Gila Goldstein (American Liszt Society) In 1941, at age 80, Paderewski Rubinstein demonstrated perfect POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • SEPTEMBER 2017 www.polamjournal.com 7

Students Win Prizes for Nominations Polish Hill Reanimated HAMTRAMCK, Mich. – The Pi- tion for Danuta Siedzikowna in the ast Institute visited the Adam Mick- category of Public Life and Service; iewicz Polish Language School at and Mikolaj Albrecht with his nom- Our Lady of Czestochowa in Ster- ination for Anna Lewandowska in ling Heights to introduce the Polish the category of Sports. Women’s Hall of Fame, talk to the Each nomination will be re- students about the women honored, viewed by the selection committee and the process for nominating new for the Hall of Fame and considered inductees. The students submitted for inclusion in the September 2017 nominations to the Hall for an entry selection cycle. in a drawing to receive an Amazon The Polish Women’s Hall of gift certificate. Fame was launched by the Piast The winning students were Julia Institute in March 2017. For more Kusmierczyk with her nomination information, please contact Ashley PITTSBURGH — The 2017 Polish Hill Arts Festival took place on Brereton Street in the Polish Hill neighbor- for Stephanie Louise Kwolek in the Fallon at [email protected] hood, July 16. Various vendors and musicians set up stalls in front of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church (photo, category of Science and Education; or call the Piast Institute at (313) left), founded in 1897 to serve the Polonian community in the western Pennsylvania city. (Above, right): The Emilia Karpinski with her nomina- 733-4535. kitchen staff was busy on a hot summer Sunday cooking up kielbasa, haluszki, pastries, and other Polish treats. KF Grants for Poles in Minnesota Voice the United States NEW YORK — Every year the Kosciuszko Foundation awards a A Polish Pillar Rises in Minneapolis number of Fellowships/Grants to by Mark Dillon 1907. Gyrisco will present a first-ever 1893, the same year Matejko died. Poles for advanced study, research, It was part of the original design public presentation about Cordella’s Before setting up his own shop he and/or teaching at universities and MINNEAPOLIS — Drive across of Krakow-born architect Victor work called “An Architect for All.” partnered with Christopher Boehme Cordella, whose body of work and “Cordella was a master at creat- and worked at several firms, includ- other institutions of higher learning the Hennepin Ave. bridge to the contributions to Polish culture in ing church buildings to symbolize ing Cass Gilbert’s, the architect of in the United States. The Foundation Polish Nordeast this summer, and change abounds. High rise towers Minnesota in the early 20th century the chosen identities of Eastern Eu- New York’s Woolworth Building provides a cost-of-living stipend, with glass curtain walls and tons are finally gaining recognition. ropeans in the Twin Cities and sur- and the U.S. Supreme Court. which includes transatlantic travel, of precast concrete are under con- The building Cordella crafted rounding towns,” Gyrisco says. Cordella shared Gilbert’s belief housing allowance, health and acci- struction. More are on the way as was a tavern for the brewer of Grain The pillar is an example of a mo- that architecture should draw from dent insurance coverage, and (when developers, upscale restaurants and Belt beer, and a secondary work. tif Cordella used at many churches, classical forms and history to ex- warranted) domestic travel. microbreweries seek the cash flow Cordella’s specialty was more than honed at what is now the Jan Mate- press ideals. There are no restrictions to of urban millennials. 20 Catholic churches, including jko Academy of Fine Arts in Kra- Unusual for his time, Cordella fields of study/research. Fellowship At one six-story building site Holy Cross Church and St. Mary’s kow while the famous Polish painter worked across ethnicities, helping awards generally range from $7,650 that blends old and new, however, Russian Orthodox Cathedral in was director. Cordella’s father Mar- the Poles, the Slovaks, the Ruthe- to $25,500 (for Teaching Fellow- a vintage pillar of Minnesota’s Pol- Minneapolis, St. Casimir’s in St. ian was a Krakow sculptor of Ital- nians, the Ukrainians and the Rus- ships) depending on award category ish history has come to life, literally Paul and Our Lady of Lourdes in ian heritage, his mother Florence a sians each de- and duration of stay. from the rubble of a former corner Little Falls. He also redesigned Polish artist. That the pillar survives sign churches to Most candidates can expect a bar. what it now the Mayo Clinic chapel is a product of neighborhood activ- reflect distinct stay of up to three to five months. After removing a brick façade in Rochester, Minn. ism. Developer Shafer Richardson cultural motifs Applications are being accepted and a neon sign of what Esquire Two men are working to give wanted a 29-story spire but after and traditions of through October 15, 2017. magazine in 2006 labeled “the best Cordella credit for his achievements community feedback recrafted the Roman, Greek, Only Polish citizens permanently bar in America’ — Nye’s Polonaise – Geoffrey Gyrisco, a Madison, project to preserve Cordella’s build- Byzantine and residing in Poland are eligible. — workers at the soon to be 71- Wisc. real estate agent and historian ing and a horse harness shop. Hence Orthodox Ca- For more information, visit thekf. unit Montage Apartments unearthed and Michael Retka at Our Lady of the name Montage. tholicism. org/scholarships/exchange-us. an ornate Corinthian column from Lourdes. On Sept. 30 at Holy Cross, Cordella came to Minnesota in C o r d e l l a The only known also designed photograph of Travelogue – 5 Days in Poland churches for Krakow-born ar- French and Irish chitect Vincent parishes in ru- Cordella. ral Minnesota, Poland’s Jews: Under a New Roof redesigned one of one of the oldest by Staś Kmieć point for the trains to Treblinka. The whole museum is ablaze by Jeshajahu Weinberg, one of the summer homes on Lake Minneton- The gallery also covers the hor- with light – from the sunlight founders and the first director of ka and, with Boehme, created the A visit to Warsaw’s new Mu- rors experienced by the non-Jewish streaming through the massive glass both the Museum of the Jewish Di- Turnblad mansion in Minneapolis. seum of the History of Polish Jews majority population of Poland dur- windows at the entrance to the tow- aspora in Tel Aviv and the United That building is now The Swedish (Muzeum Historii Żydów Polskich) ing World War II, as well as their er of light that streams down upon States Holocaust Memorial Muse- Institute. — conclusion. reactions and responses to the exter- the last installation, comprising the um in Washington. The exhibition With only a few exceptions, mination of Jews. photographs and recorded voices of was developed by an international Cordella’s churches are still home 6. On the Jewish Street – 1914- 8. Postwar Years – 1944-present contemporary Polish Jewry. team of scholars, historians, and to active parishes. Our Lady of 1939 (Na Żydowskiej Ulicy) is de- (Powojnie) – the last gallery shows The building has a multipur- museum professionals from Poland, Lourdes is one of the more vibrant. voted to the period of the Second the period pose audi- the United States and Israel led by In Little Falls, a town of less than Polish Republic. Despite the chal- after 1945, torium with Professor Kirshenblatt-Gimblett, 9,000 people, more than 1,000 gath- lenges that the young country had when most 480 seats, and earlier by Jerzy Halbersztadt, ered from across the country this to face, this was seen as a second of the survi- t e m p o r a r y the Museum’s first director. Antony past June to mark the 100th anni- golden age in the history of Polish vors of the e x h i b i t i o n Polonsky of Brandeis University is versary of the parish’s founding by Jews. A graphical timeline shows H o l o c a u s t rooms, edu- the Core Exhibition’s chief histo- Polish immigrants. the most important political events emigrated, cation cen- rian. Retka, chair of Our Lady of of the interwar period, and the ex- mostly be- ter, informa- Young people in Poland have Lourdes’ 100th anniversary team, hibition highlights Jewish film, the- cause of the tion center, been actively reclaiming the na- has documented Cordella’s lesser atre and literature, and an array of p o s t - w a r play room tion’s Jewish past. Annual festivals known works by combing through competing political movements on takeover of for children, in Kraków and Warsaw draw tens old trade journals. Records and one side and three stellar groups of Poland by café, shop, of thousands of people dancing to blueprints at most parishes are Jewish writers on the other. the Soviets and the ko- klezmer bands and eating kugel and scarce, as it seems part of Cordella’s 7. Holocaust – 1939-1944 and the state sher restau- gefilte fish – almost all of them Pol- success was to allow pastors, par- (Zagłada) shows the tragedy of the s p o n s o r e d rant – Besa- ish Catholics. The Museum will at- ish councils and donors to get the Holocaust during the German occu- anti-Semitic min. tract visitors from around the globe. ribbon-cutting glory. pation of Poland. There is film foot- campaign in A lavish It will provide an exceptional oppor- In fact, Cordella stayed so out of age of the German blitzkrieg, and 1968, con- 4 3 2 - p a g e tunity to discover how the Jews of the spotlight that only one photo- the physical space becomes angular ducted by volume ac- Poland lived and contributed to their graph of him is known to survive. and more constricting, and we enter the Commu- companies country, to Israel, United States, and The Great Depression hit two years the Warsaw Ghetto. nist authori- the Exhibi- the rest of the world. after Holy Cross was completed in Focusing on daily life, the gal- ties. The tion with es- Although Warsaw has a small 1927, his last major work. Cordella became a laborer and died in obscu- lery is based on the ghetto archive year 1989 – Na Żydowskiej Ulicy (On the Jewish Street). says by lead- number of museums, including a rity, residing with his wife Minnie compiled by the historian Emanuel marking the Visitors to Polin can experience the feel of ing scholars national art gallery and the War- Beckwith at a 1,305 sq. ft. stucco Ringelblum and his Oyneg Shabbes end of So- 1914-1939 Jewish neighbor hood in Warsaw. An on- saw Uprising Museum, it does not group, which they buried in metal viet domina- line Virtual have a museum as contemporary, home on the banks of Bassett Creek boxes and milk cans that were un- tion, follows the revival of a small, Tour of Core Exhibition can be at: prominent, and comprehensive as in Minneapolis. The Cordellas had earthed after the war. The gallery but dynamic Jewish community in www.virtualtour.polin.pl. The Vir- the Museum of the History of Polish no children and his personal papers simulates the ghetto’s main land- Poland. tual Shtetl portal, features more than Jews. There is no exclusively Polish appear to have been lost, Gyrisco mark: a wooden bridge that con- As numerous artistic projects and 1,240 towns with maps, statistics, history museum, which means that says. nected the large and small ghettos. publications confirm, Jewish culture and image galleries based in large this new museum tells the story of As for the bar Cordella built that From the bridge one sees what ghet- and history came to occupy an im- measure on material provided by the Jews in Poland, but also in its later became Nye’s, its “last call” to-dwellers saw when they looked portant place in the minds of Poles. local history enthusiasts and former breadth and scope, it tells the story came on Aug. 6 when a Nordeast across into the Aryan side of the Universities are offering courses residents of those places. of Poland. You cannot have a good art gallery ended a photography ex- city. It is also from there that one de- and degrees in Jewish Studies, and history of Poland without the histo- hibit that highlighted the tavern’s scends the ghetto staircase, street by Poland has become a popular des- Two decades in the mak- ry of the Polish Jews, and you can- more than 40-year reign as an icon street, all of which eventually lead tination for Jews from all over the ing, the idea to found the museum not have a good history of the Jews of hard-drinking, smoke-filled Mid- to the Umschlagplatz, the collection world. was first broached in the mid-1990s without Poland. west Polish subculture. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • SEPTEMBER 2017 www.polamjournal.com 8

Happenings: Chicago Style PHOTO: GERALDINE BALUT COLEMAN BALUT GERALDINE PHOTO: Outstanding Beksiński Exhibit: A Must See BARANIAK ANDRZEJ PHOTO: the singing of God Bless America followed by a luncheon reception in the PNA’s cafeteria.

PaCC OFFICERS INSTallEd. The Polish Arts Club of Chicago (PACC) held its annual installation of offi cers luncheon on June 10 at the European Crystal Banquets in Arlington Heights. Guests were delighted to hear a pre-luncheon concert by pianist Jarosław Golem- biowski and violinist Farid Ishkin- yaev. They performed Pablo de Sarasate’s Spanish Dances, Opus 22, No.1 Romanza Andaluza, Fry- deryk Chopin’s Etude in A Minor, one of Golembiowski’s own com- Wanta Podhale Dancers positions, Reminiscence Prelude, Henryk Wieniawski’s Romance PHOTO: ALICJA KUKLINSKA ALICJA PHOTO: partake in the customs of the Pod- from The Violin Concerto in D Mi- Untitled Beksiński painting hale region of Southern Poland. nor No. 2, and Henryk Wieniawski’s The picnic started with a Sunday Kujawiak. by Geraldine Balut Coleman mass and ended with a dance party, After the luncheon, offi cers of hosted by DJ Marski. Regional the PACC were installed by Thad- CHICAGO — On June 9, over hospitality was present everywhere deus Makarewicz, PACC life 230 art admirers fi lled the Great Hall with many guests wearing the tra- member and chief legal counsel of of The Polish Museum of America ditional Podhale clothing and par- the Cook County Assessor’s Offi ce. (PMA) to attend the opening of the taking of the food and drink of the They are President H. Anne Oerke, “Zdzisław Beksiński, a Tale Told region. The event featured a special First Vice President Edward Kun- by Shadows” exhibit. This was a his- display showing the inside of a typi- zman, Second Vice President Piotr torical event for the PMA, as it was cal Highlander’s home, including Wolodkowicz, Recording Secretary the fi rst time that some of Beksiński’s home furnishings and working tools Ted Wiecek, Treasurer Robert F. paintings and photographs were be- for the fi elds and for hay drying on Dutka, and Financial Secretary ing displayed in a formal United steep Highlander meadows. The Alicia L. Dutka. Additionally, the States exhibit. In addition to viewing Wanta Highlanders folk ensemble Charles Komosa following will serve as directors some Beksiński’s works, art enthu- even set up a special hut making for two-year terms: Czesława Ko- siasts had the opportunity to view a sure that every child and adult was asked all to stand at attention for lak, Camille Kopielski, Robert virtual presentation of his work. entertained in true Goral style. the raising of the American, Pol- Maycan, Jolanta Pawlikowski, Beksiński’s works have been ac- The Chicago Wanta dance group ish, and PNA fl ags by U.S. military Constance Malinowski, and Kasia quired for the private collections of Modjeski was founded 10 years ago by those veterans, John Wojciechowski, John Szezesniewski. After the instal- Roman Polanski, Chip Joslin, Beata who came to Chicago from the Pod- Torchalski, and John Wantuch. The lation, the PACC held its popular Dan Soles, executive vice president Tyszkiewicz, Jerzy Skolimowski, hale region. Agnieszka Bobak, its Flag Day ceremony concluded with raffl e of donated items. of PBS Station WTTW Channel Donald Sutherland, and fi lm direc- artistic director, informed everyone COLEMAN BALUT GERALDINE PHOTO: tor Guillermo del Toro. However, 11, at the Polish National Alliance that in August the group plans to the most important and largest por- (PNA) headquarters in Chicago. travel to Zakopane, Poland, to com- tion of his collection is located in They met to discuss increasing the pete in the annual Mountain Folk- Sanok, Poland, his birthplace. visibility of Polonia and Poland lore Festival. Paintings and prints can also be in the Chicago PBS viewing area. Those attending the picnic were found in major museums through- Michael Niedzinski, president of also asked to donate toward the out Poland, as well as in private the Polish American Congress - Il- “You Can Be My Angel” Founda- collections in Belgium, Germany, linois Division (PAC-IL), chaired tion, a not-for-profi t organization, Switzerland, France, Sweden, Ja- the meeting hosted by Frank Spula, whose mission is to help children pan, Italy, and the United States. president of the PNA and PAC. A affl icted with cancer by easing the Ironically, Beksiński didn’t like few members of the Polish-speak- fi nancial burdens of their families. exhibitions, nor would he consider ing media were invited. The Pol- This picnic successfully raised al- attending them. He was a loner who ish media was represented by Alicja most $4,000 for the cause. didn’t participate in the artistic so- Kuklinska from the PNA’s Zgoda, The Missionary Sisters of St. cial scene, didn’t belong to any art Jacek Niemczyk, general manager Benedict, who hosted the picnic, group, and never accepted awards. of WPNA Radio 1490 AM, and was founded in 1917 by Mother He didn’t like to participate in pub- Andrzej Gędlek, PAC-IL’s national Hedwig Josephine Kulesza in re- lic talks about his paintings, as he director and host of the Na Goralska sponse to an urgent need for care Golembiowski and Ishkinyaev felt that his oral presentations could Nute on WPNA Radio 1490 AM. of orphaned children as a result of be altered, shortened, or misinter- Niedzinski mentioned that Dan World War I. The mission of the preted. He felt that his paintings Soles was very receptive to the idea sisters continues as teachers, edu- STERLING SILVER JEWELRY were for viewing and not for inter- of increasing Polonia’s exposure on cators, and caregivers for children preting. WTTW. Soles confi rmed that the in need. Today, the Missionary Sis- Chip Joslin, actor, fi lmmak- fi rst Polish-oriented program will ter of St. Benedict have 39 homes A B C D E er, and a passionate art collector, be the Ralph Modjeski documen- and missions, located in Poland, was one of the guests attending tary, “Bridging Urban America.” It Ukraine, Brazil, Ecuador, and the the opening. As an avid collector will be screened on August 9, on United States. Their Motherhouse of Polish art, he owns works of TV Channel 11 at 9 p.m. A second is located in Otwock, Poland, a sub- Zdzisław Beksiński, as well as those screening is planned for October urb of Warsaw. In the United States, F 2017 during Polish American Heri- G I of Stanisław Szukalski and Dariusz there are three homes: Oak Forest, H Zawadzki. He has amassed hun- tage Month. Illinois; Huntington, New York; and dreds of original paintings, sculp- Soles recommended that press Saratoga Springs, New York. tures, and drawings by many of the releases about the screening should J K most sought after modern artists. be advertised in all Polish-oriented PNa hOldS Flag daY CERME- Joslin is currently the proud media publications. He also men- ONY. On U.S. Flag Day, June 14, owner of three of Beksiński’s oil tioned that a series of 13 documen- the Polish National Alliance (PNA) ALL SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE paintings and ten of his original taries about Poland, each 30 minutes hosted its annual Flag Day ceremo- drawings. Through the generos- long, will be presented on WTTW, ny. Charles Komosa, PNA’s na- Channel 11, early next fall (2018) ALL ITEMS ARE STERLING SILVER • ALL THESE ITEMS ARE ity of Valdemar Plusa, a personal tional secretary, served as master of AVAILABLE IN 14 KT. GOLD • PLEASE CONTACT US FOR PRICING friend and Beksiński’s agent, Jos- with more programs to follow. ceremonies, greeting the numerous DESCRIPTION lin became the caretaker of the art- dignitaries, guests, and the U.S. vet- A. Polish Princess ...... $7.00 GOLDEN LION ist’s last palette of August 22, 2004, WaNTa gROUP hOldS PICNIC. eran fl ag raisers. Not only were State B. #1 Babcia (Script) ...... $8.00 JEWELRY just a few months before the artist’s On July 16, hundreds of Polish- of Illinois and Chicago politicians C. #1 Babcia (Block) ...... $8.00 P.O. BOX 199 murder on February 21, 2005. As speaking Polish Americans gathered on hand, but guests also included D. Small Eagle ...... $12.00 PORT READING, NJ 07064 has been stated, “One man’s dark is on the grounds of the Missionary representatives of numerous Chi- E. Medium Eagle ...... $14.00 another’s light.” Sisters of St. Benedict in Oak For- cago communities, as well as rep- (908) 862-1927 F. Large Eagle ...... $15.00 Truly a “must-see,” the exhibit est, a south suburb of Chicago to en- resentatives of Polish American and www.goldenlionjewelry.com G. Large Heavy Eagle ...... $35.00 and the virtual presentation will be on joy a day of listening, singing, and Polish organizations. Małgorzata H. Extra Heavy Eagle ...... $40.00 • Add $5.00 S&H display at the PMA until Sept. 5. dancing to the Wanta Folk Music Gosiewska, vice-chairman of the I. #1 Mamusia (Block)...... $12.00 • Prices subject to change Group and enjoying a Highlander- Poland’s Committee on Foreign Af- • Allow 10-14 days for delivery. J. #1 Tatus (Block) ...... $12.00 POlONIa aNd PBS WTTW. This style picnic. The picnickers came fairs attended this event as well. • If not satisfied, return for refund K. #1 Ciocia (Block) ...... $12.00 past June 15, several members of the especially to hear Podhale High- Komosa led guests in reciting the within 15 days. Tie Tacks of D, E, ...... $19.00/$21.00 Executive Committee of the Polish lander-style music, to watch the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance, singing • NJ, NY, CT, and PA residents must Tie Tacks of F, G, ...... $22.00/$42.00 add appropriate sales tax. American Congress (PAC) met with Podhale Highlanders dance, and to of the U.S. National Anthem, and POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • SEPTEMBER 2017 www.polamjournal.com 9

Polonia of the Eastern Great Lakes Spotlight on Long Island Sixteen Women to be Honored Scholarships Winners Announced by Michael Pietruska 9-13. The Consulate of the Repub- present local by Barbara Szydlowski roots go back to the fi rst Monday lic of Poland in Toronto sponsored author Sophie of 1882, when the Knights of La- BUFFALO, N.Y. — On Sun., the Marcella Kochanska Sembrich H o d o r o w i c z The following organizations of- bor held a large parade in New York Sept. 10, 2017, the 40th Annual Pu- Competition Award Concert fea- Knab’s lecture fered scholarships to Polish Ameri- City to honor working people. A laski Day Parade Banquet will take turing soprano Anna Wojcik and on her latest can students entering college in resolution was passed to hold a fu- place with a 6:00 p.m. cash bar and pianist Alex Wang on the 10th as book, “Wearing the Fall 2017: Polish American ture parades on this day, which was 7:00 p.m. dinner at the Millennium part of the convention ... Christian the Letter “P”: Museum Founders Scholarship designated as Labor Day. In Poland, Hotel, 2040 Walden Ave. The As- victims of the Holocaust were re- Polish Women ($500), awarded to Natalia Koziel workers are recognized on the fi rst sociation will honor sixteen Polish membered at the 20th Annual Pol- as Forced La- attending Rice University; the Pol- of May. American women who have sup- ish Remembrance Day Mass in the Hodorowicz Knab borers on Nazi ish American Cultural Association On Sept. 10, 1897 nineteen ported Polish American culture, St. Stanislaus Cemetery’s Resurrec- Germany, 1939- of Port Washington Scholarship Pennsylvania miners — mostly of heritage, language, churches, music tion Mausoleum on August 12th ... 1945” at its September meeting ... ($1000) was given to Nicholas Gaj- Polish, Slovak, Lithuanian, and and dance, youth and academic ef- On August 12th and 15th, Fr. Rev. The Meeting House in Oakville, da, who will be attending Washing- German ethnicity — met a violent forts. Czeslaw Krysa welcomed the com- Ontario will present “Kabaret ton University; and the General Pu- death, while scores of others were The Association will give its munity to the “St. Casimir Harvest Moralnego Niepokoju,” “Paranie- laski Memorial Scholarship ($500) wounded by a Luzerene Country Lifetime Achievement Award to re- Celebration” in Buff alo’s Kaiser- normalni,” “Kabaret Skeczow Mec- was given to Christopher Dybus. Sheriff ’s posse. These immigrant tired State Appellate Court Justice town neighborhood. The 12th fea- zacych” and Jerzy Kryszak as part September 1 marks the 78th an- anthracite coal miners were striking and former president of the Chopin tured a Bread, Herb and Flower of “Polish Cabaret Night 2017” on niversary of Nazi Germany’s in- for a wage increase at the Lattimer Singing Society, the Honorable Ann Workshop, while the 15th observed September 22nd ... The 38th Annual vasion of Poland, and the start of Mine in Hazleton, Pa. The massacre T. Mikoll. This was announced by the Feast of Matki Boski Zielnej Dozynki Polish Harvest Festival World War II … Labor Day (Sept. was a turning point in the history of the General Pulaski Association, with a Mass, procession, fl owers will be held on the Corpus Christi 4) is a legal holiday celebrated in the United Mine Workers. Author Inc. President Brian D. Rusk and and herbs. Parish grounds in Buff alo’s Historic the United States, Puerto Rico, the Michael Novak’s book, Guns of dinner co-chairs Kenneth Graber, The Buff alo Bisons Baseball Polonia District from September Canal Zone and Virgin Islands. Its Lattimer, is worth reading. Joseph Rej, and Jola Simon. team honored Rev. Daniel Palys as 29th through October 1st ... The 5th The women and their commu- its “Polish American of the Year” Annual Jackie Schmid Memorial 100 and Going Strong! nity eff orts to be honored include: and Ed Reska with its Polish Com- Scholarship Fundraiser will be WALLINGTON, N.J. — District and bringing cheer to residents of Michelle Kisluk, Polish Heritage munity Leadership Award at its held at the Potts Banquet Hall on Seven of the Polish Singers Alliance nursing homes throughout the years. Dancers; Wendy Higgins, Polish “Polish Festival Night” at Coca the 30th. PhoCus will perform at the of America (PSAA) is celebrating With summer coming to an end, Cadets; Alice Rodzoch, United Cola Field in Downtown Buff alo, event. one hundred years as a district of the the choruses are welcoming all lov- Cultural Society; Manya Paw- Aug. 15th ... The WNY Division of The AAA of Western and Central PSAA and invites everyone to help ers of song and music to come and lak Metzler, Harmony Polish the Polish American Congress host- New York will be off ering its “Dis- make the celebration a wonderful join them as they prepare for their Folk Ensemble; Mira Szramel, ed the Second Annual All Polonia covering Poland” tour with Octo- experience for all involved. traditional upcoming Christmas Malgorzata Seternus, Urszula Picnic, which took place at Como ber 5th and 19th, and November 2nd The date to reserve and remem- concerts sharing their talents with Golodolinska, and Terri Rivard, Lake Park in Lancaster, on August departures ... The Polish Heritage ber is Sunday, October 22, 2017. all who look forward to hearing old Polish Saturday School; Christine 20th Dancers of WNY will host its 20th The day will begin with choruses and new kolędy of the season. So- Lukaszewicz Kibler, Professional Anniversary Gala at Kloc’s Grove gathering together from pranos, altos, tenors, basses & Businesswomen of Polonia; Ber- UPCOMINg. The New Direction in West Seneca on October 14th ... New York, New Jersey, are most welcome whether nadette Pawlak, Dyngus Day Pa- Band and Harmony Polish Folk The Msgr. Adamski Polish Sat- Connecticut, and Pennsyl- they can read music or not. rade; Chris Tanski, Buff alo Polka Ensemble will perform at the Pol- urday School will host its Annual vania with Holy Mass of All you have to do is match Boosters; Maria Zielinska and ish Night to take place in Gill Creek Banquet at the Millennium Hotel Thanksgiving celebrated the pitch and carry a tune. Monika Zmijewska, Podhale; Lisa Park in Niagara Falls on the 6th. in Cheektowaga on October 28th ... at 12:15 p.m. at The Most For information about Florczak, Rodzina Dancers; and This event is co-sponsored by the The Niagara Historical Society Mu- Sacred Heart of Je- joining the choruses Amy Smardz, Adam Mickiewicz Niagara Polish Cultural and Histori- seum in Niagara-on-the-Lake, On- sus Roman Cath- as they celebrate Library. cal Society, Polish Nook Restaurant, tario will present an exhibit “Camp olic Church, 127 their accomplish- The cost is $40 per person; $75 and Niagara Street Business Asso- Kosciuszko: The Polish Army at Paterson Ave., in Wal- ments, reserving a seat per couple; and $375 per table of ciation ... Forgotten Buff alo will of- Niagara Camp, 1917 - 1919” from lington, N.J. A short concert will at the dinner, or to fi nd out more ten. Checks payable to Pulaski Assn. fer its “Pride of Polonia” Tour on November 1, 2017 through No- follow Mass. Next, all will proceed information about a chorus in your should be mailed to treasurer Ed- September 9th ... The “Farewell to vember 15, 2018 ... The Buff alo to the Cracovia Manor at 196 Main vicinity, please call District Presi- ward J. Reska, Jr., 4654 Kingswood Summer” benefi t for the Orchard Philharmonic Orchestra, under St. Wallington, and further festivi- dent Yaga Chudy at (201) 681-7980 La., Hamburg, New York 14075. Lake seminary in Michigan will be the direction of JoAnn Falletta, will ties will commence with cocktail as soon as possible. held on September 10th. present Krakow born pianist Kon- hour, dinner, singing and dancing The choruses of PSAA’s District POlONIa TIdBITS. The General The 2017 Roncesvalles Polish rad Skolarski in recital on Novem- from 2:00-7:00 p.m. 7 are: Chopin #182 (Passaic, N.J.); Pulaski Association announced the Festival, North America’s larg- ber 1st, and performing in “Cho- This Centennial Celebration is Oginski #283 (Hempstead, N.Y.); recipients of awards for its 2017 est celebration of Polish culture in pin’s Piano” on November 4th, at a tribute to all who have dedicated Jutrzenka #226 (S. Brooklyn, N.Y.); parade: Downbeat Percussion, Pine Toronto, will take place September Kleinhans Music Hall ... The Polish their talents fostering Polish culture Polonia-Paderewski #287 and # 311 Hill Firemen’s Drum Corps, Erie 16th and 17th. More information Arts Club of Buff alo will host its through song: singers, supporting (New Britain, Conn.); Aria #303 County Sheriff ’s Pipe and Drum can be found at polishfestival.ca ... Wiglia Celebration at Kloc’s Grove members and most of all, gifted (Wallington, N.J.); Marchella Ko- Corps, New Direction Band, Pho- September 16th and 17th will bring in West Seneca, Dec. 17th ... The choral directors who have kept and chanska Sembrich #321 (Philadel- cus, Special Delivery, St. Stanislaus/ Krzysztof Kaminski to the stage Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto are keeping their choruses actively phia); Hejnal #323 (Greenpoint, Corpus Christi Parishes, St. John at St. Maximillian Kolbe Parish in continues to exhibit “The Evidence involved in presenting concerts in Brooklyn, N.Y.); and Adam Mick- Kanty/St. Adalbert Parishes, Buf- Mississauga, Ontario in “Milosc Room,” an examination of the role churches; enhancing civic programs iewicz PLS-JC #22 (Philadelphia). falo Polka Boosters, WNY Alumni Jest Najwazniejsza,” a spectacle of of architecture in the construction of Band, WNY Division of the Polish the poetry and music of Karola Woj- Auschwitz, through Jan. 28, 2018. Fulton Polish Fest, September 16 American Congress, Polish Heri- tylya. v v v tage Dancers of WNY, Harmony On Sept.17th, the Jedliniok Pol- If you have an item for this col- FULTON, N.Y. — The 12th An- American food, Polish beer, and a Polish Folk Ensemble, Polish Ca- ish Academic Song and Dance En- umn, please send the information by nual Fulton Polish Fest will be held live polka band. Admission is free dets’ Rodzina Dance Group, Pulaski semble from Wroclaw will perform the 6th day of the month preceding Sat., Sept. 16, at the Fulton Polish to this family-friendly event. Pro- Family, Zawistowski Family, Msgr. in the Wick Center of Daemen Col- publication month (i.e., September Home, 153 South First St S, a short ceeds will benefi t the Polish Home Adamski Polish Saturday School, lege in Amherst ... The Professional 6th for the October issue) to pi- ride north of Syracuse. Building Fund. SUNYaB Polish Student Associa- & Business Women of Polonia will [email protected]. The event, noon to 7:00 p.m. , For more information call the tion, Chopin Singing Society, Twin will feature traditional Polish and Polish Home at (315) 593-2875. Ton Twirling Corps, Ismailia Mini Kars, 82nd Airborne Color Guard, JACKIE SCHMID MEMORIAL You are cordially invited to march with us in the Cheektowaga Polish Honor Guard, SCHOLARSHIP FUND Podhale, Rescue Vol. Firemen, Tony 80th Annual General Pulaski Krupski Band, “The Caz” Cars, and 5th Annual the Canadian Color Guard. Memorial Parade Niagara County Clerk Joseph on 5th Avenue, New York City, on Jastrzemski has been elected chair Scholarship Fundraiser of the Western Region of the NYS Association of County Clerks ... Sunday, October 1, 2017 POTTS BANQUET HALL beginning at 12:30 p.m. The Pulaski Police Association of 41 S. Rossler Ave., Cheektowaga, NY 14206 Buff alo and WNY held its Family Picnic at Como Park in Lancaster on SAT., SEPT. 30, 2017 • 6:00-10:00 P.M. Join President August 2nd ... August 6th brought Richard D. Zawisny, the Mass Mob to St. John Gual- Music by PHOCUS our 2017 Grand Marshal bert Church in Cheektowaga, and Chinese Aucion, 50/50 and Special Ra les Honorable Slawomir Platta, the Peach Melba Gathering to Buf- Tickets: For information, Esq.all of the 2017 falo’s St. Stanislaus Parish ... The $15 in advance contact Contingent Marshals, Explore and More Children’s Mu- and the Young Ladies Serving seum’s “Wander the World Wednes- $20.00 at the door Barbara Falcone Includes beer, pop, and light refreshments. at as Miss Polonia of day” explored the culture, crafts, Their Contingents Marching Up traditions, food, clothing and arts No BYOB (716) 897-3618 Fifth Avenue for the of Poland at its East Aurora site on Advance tickets must be All proceeds to August 9th. purchased by September 15 bene it Celebration of Polonia & the Greatest Revolution War Hero, The American Council for For tickets, call Scholarship General Casimir Pulaski Polish Culture held its 69th An- (716) 771-1076 Fund www.pulaskiparade.org nual Convention in Toronto, Aug. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • SEPTEMBER 2017 www.polamjournal.com 10 Kultura Polonia on Display The International Festival Polonia connection and comradery val were: Australia: Kujawy Syd- Physiography in Bolestraszyce, and pant of was 16 years old and the old- of Polonia Folk Ensembles through the internet transmission ney, Kukułeczka Perth; Belarus: the Museum of Poles Rescuing Jews est - 89 years old. of the final two major concerts and Karolinka Brześć, Lehici Grodno; during World War II in Markowa. returns to Rzeszów through clips posted on Facebook. Brazil: Mazury Mallet, Wisła The Festival concluded with two Polonez-Hamilton. “This by Staś Kmieć Vicariously, I was able to once again Kurytyba; Czech Republic: Olza large concerts under the direction of year was Canada’s Polonez Ensem- relive the magic of Rzeszów. Czeski Cieszyn, Suszanie Sucha Janusz Chojecki. “Koncert Tanców ble’s third festival,” said Pogoda. Górna; Canada: Lechowia Missis- Zamieszkania” was renamed “Folk- Pogoda was a dancer in the Waw-

Over 1100 participants of thirty- P seven groups from the Americas, History of the Festival. The hoto el Dance Group from St, Catharines,

Australia, Asia and Europe attend- Polish Song and Dance Ensemble : T Ontario for 25 years under the tute- – Krakus from Geng-Zwartberg, he lage of Lena Kaczmarczyk – one of ed the 17th International Festival K of Polish Folk Ensembles (XVII Belgium, under the direction of osciuszko the original members of Śląsk. “I Światowy Festiwal Polonijnych Bronisław and Wanda Stal, came do a lot of research for our dances on a performance tour of Rzeszów through the internet and various

Zespołów Folklorystycznych) in F Rzeszów, Poland. Representing back in 1967. From a conversa- oundation books and videos.” 14 countries and 5 continents, they tion with Czesław Świątoniowski “We had just finished our dinner were a part of one of the largest - director of the Provincial Culture show at U Zajca and had all went events of its kind in the world - giv- Center, the idea of systematic meet- . outside as they set up a bonfire ing them the opportunity to learn ings of Polish artistic ensembles in so we could roast kiełbasy,” said more about the culture of their an- this city was given birth. Kathy Wachon – who accompanied cestral country, while forming a When the first festival debuted the group. “Having a wooden stage lasting bond with other Poles from in 1969, 13 groups performed – 12 there, the dancers decided they abroad. from Europe and one from the Unit- wanted to perform their Sądecki ed States – Boston’s Krakowiak suite for fun. This was such a great Dancers. The chief initiators were: group to go with; they genuinely Świątoniowski, journalist Lubomir have fun together.” Radłowski, and choreographer and The Lajkonik Polish Folk Ensemble of Tucson, Arizona perform Dances cultural animator Roman Broż. from Rzeszów at the Festival. Lajkonik–Tuscon. Back At that time under Communism, for their second festival was the knowledge and resources regarding sauga, Polanie Calgary, Polonez lor Narodów Świata” (Folklore of Lajkonik Polish Folk Ensemble of folk song and dance were limited, Vancouver, Akademia Białego Orła the Nations) and was intended to Tuscon, Arizona. Far from the big and the quality of performances var- Montreal, Iskry Winnipeg, Łowicz display national dances and chore- Polish communities North and East, ied. To enable groups to present a Edmonton, Polonez Edmonton, ography specific to the countries of Lajkonik presents Polish culture in program with an eye to authenticity, Polonez Hamilton, Tatry Wind- residence. The participants stood quite a remote area of the United workshop classes were given. Even- sor; Germany: Polonia Hanower; on the stage holding in their hands States, attracting a membership tually, a training program - Studium Great Britain: Karolinka London, the flag of their country - the na- consisting primarily of non-Polish Folklorystyczne was established Orlęta London, Polonez Manches- tional symbol that was raised over friends. – first in Płock, and later trans- ter; Lithuania: Perła Niemenczyn, the heads of the gathered. The fol- They presented Dances from ferred to Lublin under Stanisław Wilia Wilno; Moldavia: Polacy lowing day, each group performed a Podlasie and a Fosse Broadway Leszczyński. A more recent edition - Budżaka Komrat; Russia: Korale chosen folk dance at the over 3-hour tribute at the smaller concerts. At Polonijne Studium Choreograficzne Krasnojarsk, Korale St. Petersburg; Gala Concert under the theme “Kar- the final concerts they displayed a was formed in Rzeszów by Alicja Switzerland: Lasowiacy Winter- czma na Podzamczu” (The Divided Suite of Rzeszów Dances choreo- Haszczak. This resource continued thur; Sweden: Polonez Stockholm; Inn). graphed by Artistic Director Mat- to bring the presentation at festivals Ukraine: Polanie znad Dniepru thew Schmit (based on the teaching to a higher level. It was this vali- Kiev; United States: Dolina Minne- The Road to Rzeszów. It is a of specialist Edward Hoffman) and dation of the knowledge they had apolis, Lajkonik Chicago, Lajkon- demanding task not only from the Bronco de Sonora, a Mexican Suite Dressed in Kurpie Zielony cos- achieved that the ensembles wanted ik Tucson, Ojczyzna Baltimore, artistic standpoint, but also from lo- from the Sonora Desert bordering tume, Agnieszka Mleczko-Ratliff to share with their counterparts from Polanie Detroit, Polonia Chicago, gistic one – to bring all the costumes with their state. of the Ojczyzna Polish Dancers of around the world. Rodacy Hamtramck, Wesoły Lud and props which are needed during “The Festival is a life chang- Baltimore, Maryland marches in The next festivals gained mo- Chicago. the performances in Poland involves ing experience, especially when the parade of Polonia Ensembles mentum, and their development was The Rzeszów region and the a lot of planning and finances. it comes to the love of Polish cul- in Rzeszów. fueled by the desire of ensembles Subcarpathian district have special “We decided to go with fewer ture,” said founder and director Jo- “The Festival gives a sense of to showcase their successes and ties with Polonia. Over the years, longer dances, to reduce the number anna Schmit. “Seeing such a broad community and leaves an unforget- compare their skills. At the second many people have migrated from of costumes that we had to trans- variety of dances and costumes P table impression,” said longtime Festival, ten more troupes partici- southeast Poland for a better life. hoto pated, and at the next one the num- The most popular destination – the

Festival Director Mariusz Grudzień. S : The ensembles were selected by a ber increased to 27 groups. Over the United States. tan years, the number has grown, and The event was organized by the W

“qualifying selection panel” – the achon staff at Oddzial Rzeszowski Stowar- the seventh festival reached its peak Rzeszów branch of the Stowar- zyszenie Wspolnota Polska. At least with 46 groups. At the 1989 VIII zyszenie Wspólnota Polska (Associ- 8 couples and a 45-minute program Festival, two troupes from Lithu- ation of the Community of Poland) were required by video submission ania took part. At the next festival, in co-operation with the Ministry of in costume; and you must meet the from behind the eastern border, Culture and the National Heritage of deadline. other groups from the former Soviet the Republic of Poland, the Minis- Folklore is an important shared Union followed. try of Foreign Affairs, the Marshall identity – a connection through his- and Municipal Offices of Rzeszow, tory and culture, and a symbol of The XVII Edition. The 17th Fes- and the Podkarpackie Voivodeship. ties to one’s country of origin and tival took place between July 19- Honorary Patronage of the festival its traditions. The joint presenta- 26. The schedule was packed with was taken by President Andrzej tions allow participants to integrate performances, events, rehearsals, Duda. and learn from each other. workshops and training opportuni- The event began with a colorful I have experienced the festival – ties for dancers to enhance their folk corridor of the costumed dancers three times as a spectator and twice skills and knowledge. who paraded through the streets, as a performer; accomplishing the The troupes were divided into and ended at the Market Square, Polonez Polish Canadian Folk Ensemble of Hamilton, Ontario jump for daunting task of bringing my en- six groups (zgrupowanie) stationed where the opening took place. Par- joy during an impromptu performance at a restaurant in Poland. semble to perform in 1986. With the in host cities during the days prior ticipants were welcomed by the city evolution of technology, I was once to the festival.. authorities with the symbolic “bread port,” said Danny Pogoda, the ar- presented by so many other profes- again transplanted to that place of The groups attending the Festi- and salt,” and received symbolic tistic director of the Polonez Polish sional level groups from all over the keys to the city. A welcome concert Canadian Folk Ensemble of Ham- world makes young people truly followed with the Polish-Ukrainian ilton, Canada. “As it was, we had realize the beauty of Polish culture POLISH AMERICAN Dagadan band, along with guests 10 extra hockey bags of costumes, and turns their liking into loving who had traditional songs from dif- which were very expensive.” One Polish dance. This festival is a fuel CULTURAL CENTER ferent regions of Poland, folk songs Australian group paid $12,000 to for new true ambassadors of Polish from Ukraine and Lemko, interwo- transport their costumes. culture abroad.” 308 WALNUT STREET ven with jazz, electronics and a song The longest trip was encountered Matthew and his assistant Amy PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 recorded in Chinese. by the Russian group – Korale. Its got engaged in Poland. (See photo Through the week, the zgrupow- members had to travel for five days on cover this month’s paper). He (215) 922-1700 anie performed smaller concerts in by train – over 3,728 miles to reach proposed in the Kościół Mariacki When You’re in Philadelphia’s Historic the square. They were accompanied the festival from the Siberian city of Tower in Kraków, just before the District, Visit The Polish American by the Podkarpacie Jarmark Fair, Krasnoyarsk. Festival. Cultural Center Museum Exhibit Hall where artisans from all over the re- The largest amount of ensem- Featuring Polish History and Culture gion exhibited and sold their wares. bles came from Canada with nine; Next month: OPEN 10:00 a.m. TO 4:00 p.m. • FREE ADMISSION The participants had the opportu- second was the United States with January through April • Monday to Friday nity to visit many interesting places eight. Five groups were first-timers. Wesoły Lud Chicago, Ojczyzna May through December • Monday to Saturday in the region including: the Castle The veterans of the festival were Baltimore, Dolina Minnesota Gift Shop is Open During Regular Exhibit Hall Hours Museum in Łancut, Museum of Olza-Czech Republic, who took and The Tale of Two Lemkos. Closed on Holidays Folk Construction in Sanok, Muse- part 14 times, Wesoły Lud-Chicago: More festivsl photos at: www. Visit Us on the Internet: www.polishamericancenter.org um of Folk Culture in Kolbuszowa, 11 and Wilia-Lithuania for the 10th pajtoday.blogspot.com Arboretum and Department of time. The youngest active partici- 11 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • SEPTEMBER 2017 Polish Chef Time to Think About Babcia’s Favorite Autumn Soups by Robert Strybel allspice and 5 bay leaves. Cook un- peppercorns and cook until meat til vegetables are tender. Strain, use comes away from bone. Drain 1 pt With the advent of the cooler boiled chicken for the main course sauerkraut (reserving juice), rinse in months of the year, some of these or in some other dish. Carrots may cold water and drain, chop and add hearty Polish soups may bring back be served in the broth. and discard to strained stock. Cook on med heat memories of Babcia’s fragrant, cozy all spices. Serve soup over home- uncovered 30 min. Dice meat from kitchen of their childhood. made or store-bought egg noodles, bones, and add to pot then reduce poured-batter noodles (see below), heat and cook covered until sauer- VEGETABLE-BARLEY SOUP cooked diced potatoes, cooked rice, kraut is very tender. In skillet fry up (krupnik). Soak 4 dried mushrooms buckwheat groats or barley. For a 4 slices diced bacon with 1 chopped in 1 c warm water several hrs. Wash less fat broth, refrigerate it over- onion, stir in 3 T flour and simmer ½ lb or so meaty beef or pork bones night and discard congealed fat on until browned, stirring constantly. and place in soup pot containing 7 c surface before reheating. Garnish Dilute with several T soup and stir water. Add the mushrooms and liq- with a little finely chopped parsley into a smooth paste. Add to pot, stir uid and cook 60-80 min., skimming and/or dill before serving. Note: For and simmer several more min. If off scum. Add 1 portion soup greens, an extra hearty soup, boiled chicken soup is not as tart as you like, add 5 peppercorns, 2 grains allspice and may be removed from bone, diced some reserved sauerkraut liquid. 2 bay leafs and cook until vegetables and served in the soup. Salt & pepper to taste. A t sugar and are tender. Strain soup. In separate 1/2 t bruised caraway seeds may be saucepan cook ½ c pearl barley in POURED-BATTER NOODLES added. 1 c strained stock. Dice vegetables, (lane kluski). Fork-blend 2 small BEETROOT SOUP/RED BARSZCZ (czerwony barszcz): Scrub 1 lb mushrooms and any meat attached eggs, 6 T flour and 2 pinches of salt SPLIT-PEA SOUP (grochówka). In small beets, peel and cook in water to cover about 60 min or until fork- to bones and return to soup together until mixtures is smooth. Stir in as soup pot combine 8 c water, 2 c yel- tender. When cool enough to handle, dice or slice thin, return to beet with the cooked barley and 2 peeled, much as needed broth or water to low split peas, 1 portion soup greens liquid in which they cooked and add 4 c meat stock and ½ oz rehydrate diced potatoes. Cook until potatoes get a nice pourable batter and beat and 1 extra onion, diced, ½ - ¾ lbs and cooked dried mushrooms and their liquid. Bring to boil, reduce are tender. Salt to taste and garnish with fork until smooth. Pour batter diced smoked kiełbasa and/or ham, heat, simmer 5 min and remove from flame. When slightly cooled, fork- with 1 t chopped parsley. in a thin stream into a pot of rapidly 2 bay leaves and 5 peppercorns. boiling water and cook about 2 min. blend ½ c sour cream with 1 T flour until smooth and stir 1 c hot soup Cook covered on low heat 2 hrs, or into mixture, 1 T at a time so sour cream doesn’t curdle. Then stir into POLISH CHICKEN SOUP (rosół z Remove with slotted spoon and until peas completely disintegrate. soup. Simmer a few min without boiling. Season to taste with salt, pep- kury). A fryer/broiler can be used, serve in broth. Add 1 c peeled, diced potatoes and per and a little vinegar. This soup may be served over quartered hard- but for that rich, old-time flavor a cook until tender. Make a roux by cooked eggs and / or cooked diced potatoes. Optional: Garnish with a mature stewing chicken is prefer- UKRAINIAN BARSZCZ (barszcz frying up 4 slices diced bacon with little chopped dill, or fresh parsley. able. Wash 1 cut-up 3 lb chicken, ukraiński). In pot combine 8 c water 1 chopped onion and browning 2 place in pot, add 1 T salt and 8 – 10 c and 3/4-1 lb pork bones. (Hint: The T flour in the drippings. Stir into water, bring to gentle boil and cook bones cut away from pork chops to bones, dice and add to soup. Add a pepper and vinegar to taste. If too soup. 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Sports Kwiatkowski: a Flowering Talent by Tom Tarapacki kowski this year was when he won agreed to coach the Polish national pion a year and a half ago. Mean- signing World Milan–San Remo in a sprint finish team. Besides coaching in the NHL, while “Baby Face” Kownacki, who Series hero Kyle After a tough 2016, Michał Kwi- ahead of world champion Peter Sa- he had great success at the helm of trained in Poland for four weeks Schwarber. Re- atkowski is re-emerging as a top cy- gan. “There are plenty of reasons,” Latvia’s national squad. with Tomasz Adamek, has emerged ferring to him clist. At the 2017 Tour de France he Kwiatkowski said when asked about Polish hockey President Dawid as a contender. as GN Theo played a key role in helping Team his improved performance this year. Chwałka said: “Ted Nolan has re- Speaking of Adamek, the Epstein’s “se- Sky leader Chris Froome of Great “I had health problems, but I was cently worked in Latvia and already 40-year-old former champ recently cret weapon,” Britain win his fourth title. “Flow- pushing my limits. I wanted to im- knows the specifics of European came out of retirement to beat Aus- it told of Zie- erman” got lots of praise for his press everyone in training and ev- hockey.” Nolan coached the Latvian tralian Solomon Haumono on points linski’s strong support of Froome. RoadracingUK. erywhere. I’m not a machine, sooner national team from 2011 to 2014 in Gdansk. belief in draft- Stan Zielinski com named him its MVP among rid- or later you pay the bill.” Now many and was behind the bench during its ing Schwarber ers who didn’t podium, and Rouleur think that the native of Chełmża has surprise appearance in the 2014 So- WORLD GAMES IN POLAND. when there were many doubters. cycling magazine proclaimed him the potential to be a leader. “It’s chi Olympics. Nolan replaces Jacek The World Games 2017 in Poland Zielinski grew up outside Chi- the Tour’s “overall Top Banana” for too early to say,” was his response. Płachta, who has coached the Pol- were a big success, including an au- cago and played ball at St. Mary’s his work as “Froome’s exemplary ish national team for the last three dience of over 25,000 who watched College in Winona, Minn. He start- wingman.” RAMCZYK GOES SOUTH. Ryan years. Under Płachta, the Poles only the opening ceremony in Wrocław ed as a scout with the White Sox at Ramczyk had the athletic talent finished third and fourth in Division Stadium. Thousands of athletes 27, in 1979, then worked for Expos — there aren’t many 6’ 6” 315-lb. 1A world championships, never from around the world competed and the Marlins before joining the offensive linemen with athleticism, making it through to the elite stages. in non-Olympic sports, including Cubs in 2001. Zielinski scoured the quick feet, long arms and strong The last product of the Polish some unique ones like extreme fris- Midwest for talent, only coming hands. However, he wasn’t sure if hockey system drafted in the NHL bee and tug-of-war. home to his wife and two children he wanted to play pro football or was Marcin Kolusz, who was se- Poland did quite well in the com- for November, December and some pursue welding, law enforcement or lected in in 2003 by the Minnesota petitions, though it lost in football of January. another occupation. Wild in the 5th round, but has never (that’s American football) to the Zielinski was inducted into the The Wisconsin native was lightly played in the league. The Polish na- U.S., represented by the U.S. Fed- Midwest Scouts Association Hall recruited, despite earning all-state tional hockey program has moved eration of American Football, 14- of Fame in December and was the honors as an offensive tackle at up to 20th in world rankings, but is 7. With that win the U.S. took the Cubs’ scout of the year in 2015. Stevens Point High School as a se- still a long way from the sixth place bronze medal. France beat Germany While Zielinski earned success and nior in 2011. After some time away position it held in the 1970s. to win gold. respect for signing future stars, he from the game he “realized what I Nolan, a 59-year-old native of passed on front-office promotions, Kwiatkowski had given up, what football truly Ontario, Canada and a member of POLISH FIRST. In a marathon con- wanting to remain “the scout who meant to me.” He then played two the Ojibwe tribe, called it “probably test, Łukasz Kubot of Poland and dug deep and discovered qualities Kwiatkowski, 27, nearly won seasons at Division III UW-Stevens my biggest challenge to date and my Brazil’s Marcelo Melo defeated that no one else saw.” a stage, finishing one second be- Point then transferred to Wisconsin, biggest excitement to date.” Nolan Oliver Marach and Mate Pavic to Earlier this year Stan died sud- hind countryman Maciej Bodnar in where he earned consensus first- will be joined in Poland by fellow capture the men’s doubles cham- denly following knee surgery at the the Marseille time trial stage. The team All-America honors. Canadian Tom Coolen, who was pionship at Wimbeldon. Kubot, a age of 64. “Stan was an incredible 32-year-old Bodnar became the He entered the draft after his ju- his assistant in Buffalo and Latvia 35-year-old native of Bolesławiec, scout and an unfailingly kind per- third Pole to win a stage victory at nior year and, despite just having and is currently head coach of GKS has had success in singles but is son,” Cubs president Theo Epstein the Tour de France. Zenon Jaskuła just 14 D-1 starts, was considered Katowice in the Polish elite league. primarily known for his doubles said. “For many of us, working was the first in 1993. In 2014, Rafał one of the top OLs. Many were Nolan will make his debut as Polish play. He had played with a variety closely with Stan was a highlight of Majka won one of the stages and surprised when he was selected coach on August 30th in a friendly of partners, including Agnieszka being with the Cubs. He has been a was the race’s fastest climber. by New Orleans in the first round against Hungary. Radwańska in mixed doubles. This big part of the heart and soul of the The 27-year-old Majka withdrew (32nd overall), but early injuries to is Kubot’s first Wimbledon win and Cubs scouting staff for more than from the 2017 tour after being in- the Saints’ line might make him a THE BATTLE OF POLAND. Adam his second Grand Slam career title. 15 years; without Stan we certainly jured in a crash. Among the finishers starter as a rookie. Kownacki stopped Artur Szpilka would not have won the World Se- in the final individual classification, in a heavyweight fight in Nassau CUBS SECRET WEAPON. Cubs ries. The impact he made on this or- Kwiatkowski was 57th, Pawel Pol- NOLAN TO POLAND TO Coliseum that was nationally tele- scout Stan Zielinski was featured ganization and his co-workers will janski (Bora – Hansgrohe) 80th, and COACH HOCKEY TEAM. vised on Fox. It was hyped as “the in a recent Sports Illustrated story continue to live on.” Bodnar (Bora – Hansgrohe) 116th. Former Buffalo Sabres and NY Is- Battle of Poland.” Kownacki, who that talked about his role in Chicago Another highlight for Kwiat- landers coach Ted Nolan recently moved from Łomża, Poland to Greenpoint, Brooklyn when he was seven, stopped Szpilka, a former “Diddy’s” Black Madonna Become a member today Sean “Diddy” Combs is not a man who has ever done anything Polish American in his life hap- hazardly. From Historical Association his impeccably The Polish American HistoricalAssociation put-together en- was established in December 1942 as sembles and ex- a special commission of the The Polish pansive alcohol Institute of Arts and Sciences in America to empire, to his collect, compile and publish information about multi-decade Polish Americans. In October 1944, it was reor­ganized as a national spanning career American society to promote study and research in the history and and the A-list social background of Americans of Polish descent. The Association, company he keeps, there’s nothing “King of Kings” tattoo on his neck which was incorporated under the laws of Illinois in 1972, strives to particularly casual about the way down to his waistline — features an assist and cooperate with all individuals and organizations interested the rapper goes about his business. Africanized image of the Madonna in Polish American life and history. Contributions in support of the So naturally, when he decided and child, clothed in ornate robes work of the Association are tax-exempt. to get a new tattoo, Diddy was not with large crowns upon their heads “Baby Face” Kownacki messing around. Regular one-year membership to the Association is $40.00. ($25.00 for and angels on either side. The musician shared the latest If the image looks familar, it students) made payable to the Polish American Historical Association. world title challenger, in the fourth addition to his collection of body should. Poles know the image bet- art on Twitter, posting a photo of Polish American Historical Association round. ter as the Black Madonna of Czesto- his back and writing, “I got the front Central Connecticut State University Szpilka obviously wasn’t the chowa (see below). and She got my back!” (sic). 1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT 06050 same after being hospitalized fol- The tattoo — covering his entire www.polishamericanstudies.org lowing his last fight, a loss to the current WBC heavyweight cham- back from right below the Basquiat

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Resistance Gestapo Concessions by Regina Michal was in the middle of pouring a eral Frank and Gruppenfuhrer Fischer, the coming from?” Szamborska-McIntyre sherry, when a rap was heard on the door. Fa- Governor of Warsaw. “Yes, Father, it’s true. The Schindlerites ther Lipinski and Kaminski arrived together “I’m not sure it’s general knowledge, but are growing fat from their enterprises. Am I Resistance is a story about the conditions, with chocolates from one and cherry brandy Governor General Frank is visiting Warsaw not correct, Michal?” which led to the Warsaw Uprising during from the other. at the former Czech Embassy. Since I was “Quite true, they are heavily taxed on World War II, and how the courageous and Lipinski opened the topic of the day, “The invited to lunch with him, it may not be top- those confiscated businesses that fell to them tenacious people of Poland fought the Nazi German papers are filled with the news of Ig- secret.” so cheaply.” occupation, only to be decimated by the po- natz Tavish’s abduction from Pawiak Prison Kaminski gently goaded, “And you, a “And the black market vodka is getting an litical vagaries of war. at the cost of eighty innocent Poles.” priest, were invited to lunch?” inflated price in Berlin, where they can’t get Three main characters drive the story: Zygmunt sat deep inside his chair, his “Yes, I was taken, under guard, to Cho- enough of the stuff.” Zygmunt Kaminski, publisher of an under- hands folded over his chest, “One hundred pin Street to dine with Frank and Fischer. I “And what about the concessions, is that a ground newspaper; Marek Gudzinski, aka prisoners are hanging from the walls of the suspected the invitation was extended to me possibility” Dysthmus, delivery man of contraband items prison as a notice to passersby of the type of so that I could answer for the Cardinal, who “They are bending at the wheel. The Allies to underground units; and Michal Bednarek, reprisal one can expect for rescuing prison- has been avoiding Frank for four years, but are preparing to open a second front, some- attorney at law, who tries to remain neutral ers.” He reached for his drink, “Yes, we don’t there was another item on the agenda. Gov- where in the back yard of the Reich. The So- ever accomplish anything of value without and uninvolved. ernor Fischer informed me that the General viets frigid winter finally ousted them from having the Nazis extract something of greater Government was considering a new directive Stalingrad and Smolensk, and they are unable value from us.” for the citizens of Warsaw.” CHAPTER XVIII. Kaminski dropped by the to deliver adequate supplies to the Wehrmacht A long silence elapsed. “Oh, my God, things can’t get worse!” office with a plate of pierogi from the Chest- in territories they still hold. The future bodes Leona spoke first, “Zygmunt, how did the “On the contrary, my dear Leona, and this I the demise of the Third Reich.” nut Café and a bottle of champagne from rescue take place and where is Tavish now?” regard as malicious propaganda; he proposed the black market. Michal was agog, “What’s “My dear Leona, I hope that information a series of concessions. He suggested that “Then why are they considering these con- this?” is never divulged, because it would mean the these concessions were made because the rev- cessions to Warsaw?” “Tavish is free and safely sequestered!” end of Tavish and the lives of those involved; enue collected from Warsaw, during the last Kaminski snickered, “They can’t make the Kaminski popped the champagne, “To Ta- most of whom are totally innocent.” three years, far out-weighed that of Cracow, Poles love them. The underground resistance vish.” “Thank God, he didn’t wind up like Lublin, and Radom combined.” is overwhelming them. The destruction and “Let me phone Leona. You’ll join us for Pieklakiewicz.” Michal’s comment was de- Michal’s legal mind required the facts. disruption to their military occupation is con- dinner this evening. Father Lipinski will be livered slowly in a tone of reverence. “What are these concessions to be?” stant and they have no tangible strategies to there and we can celebrate together.” “Indeed. But the old, gentle professor nev- “An increase in food supplies, the re-es- stop these activities.” The table was set for four. Irena was at a er divulged any information to the Gestapo tablishment of secondary education, the res- coffee café, one of the many that had sprung during his internment .” Kaminski reached for toration of Polish property rights, and wider continued next month up over the city. Governor Fischer had hopes the bottle of sherry. opportunities for employment in the German that the diversion might occupy the insurgents Janina appeared in the living room and an- administration.” Regina Szamborska-McIntyre is a retired in socializing and thereby minimize sabotage. nounced that dinner was about to be served. “The directive is handed down from Goeb- Speech Pathologist who currently facilitates Janina had set out canapes for appetizers It wasn’t until brandy and coffee was bels.” Kaminski seemed to have full knowl- memoir workshops at her local library. She and aperitif. A soft Nocturne played softly on served that Father Lipinski was able to report edge of the situation. is the author of two books of historic fiction, the gramophone; the stage was set. on his recent luncheon with Governor Gen- “But is it true? Where is all this revenue “An Altar of Sod” and “Yesterday’s Pupils.”

Sybiracy Growing Up Polish American Union of Polish Patriots in Kostanay Bit of Good and a “Sibracy” (Poles exiled to Sibe- drek was proud want, and why do I want it. ria during World War II) is written of his function I try to reply, but there were by Stefania Borstowa. as a family food problems. They demand stamped, Bit of Bad in Everyone by Barbara Betlejewski living extremely frugally. Borstowa, her children and provider. He certified papers. We are often reminded about Poles Marysia, a home servant, were de- was upset that Finally, I was able to get an ap- PART IX. Poland was a safe haven who — for their own family’s sur- ported from Lvov to Krutoyarka, a he does not get pointment for 9:00 a.m. next morn- for centuries for Jewish people. small village in Kazakstan. Soon bigger soup rate ing to visit the warehouse. I stayed vival —collaborated with the Na- Because they were educated, hard- after the Soviet Union invasion, her than the rest of overnight at a cousin’s place. I knew zis, but we rarely about Jewish col- working, and penny-wise, they were husband was sent to the labor camp us. about her, since she was resettled laborators. Kapos (Jewish traitors) often among Poland’s wealthiest. in Eastern Siberia and died of dys- I have to ad- from Lvov as a wife of Polish Air provided most of the midlevel su- They were also useful to the szlach- entery, but she did not know about it mit, 1943 was Force colonel. She gave me sage pervision in concentration camps. Wanda Wasilew- ta (Polish nobility), working as their until after World War II. ska, leader of really hard for tea, but I have to eat my dry bread. Understandably, there was some us physically The host kept her distance from me. bankers and agents. Polish retaliation against Germans Union of Polish Nelly Toll, a little Jewish girl, de- PART XXVIII. Since the beginning Patriots, a politi- and psychologi- Maybe she thought that I would ask after the war, primarily during the of May, children had the job of col- cally. In summer her for more help. scribed her childhood experiences relocation of Germans westward cal body created during World War II in her book Be- lecting wild chives from the forests. by Polish com- we received an The next day I went to the ware- after the Polish-German border was The chives were good for the soup, enquiry from house, where I received a couple of hind the Secret Window. She tells redrawn. munists, under of her rich Jewish landlord parents so called pochlopka, with some grits Stalin’s control. Kostanay, a cap- used old dresses and about ten thou- Clearly there is a bit of bad in the or potatoes. In summer, children ital of our district sands rubles to distribute among hiding jewelry and fur coats from best of us, and a bit of good in the walked to the steppe, to the marsh- in Kazakstan, that a branch of Union needed and 80 rubles to be able to the Nazis in the floorboards of the worst of us. Hurt people hurt other apartments of their Polish tenants, land, and brought back buckets of of Polish Patriots* was established take train to get home. people. What we cannot give back and recovering them after the war. heron eggs. The heron egg season there. We were informed to our perpetrators, we pass on to In contrast, my near-destitute Polish lasted about two weeks, after that that some clothes and other other victims. When we are dam- relatives wore rags and were a cou- there was no more. supplies were available for aged as children, we find it impos- Then we saw that potatoes were Poles. We asked our official ple meals away from starvation. My family had no concern for fur coats sible to do the right thing when we maturing at the steppe and in our leader, a wife of a colonel, are desperate to save our own skins. garden. We hoped we will have a to represent us and go there, and jewelry, except to sell them for something useful for survival. good harvest, although we were still but she refused. Since there continued next month hungry. were no volunteers, because Dr. Abraham Low (a Polish Jew), Jedrek was managing to bring Kostanay was 250 km from founder of the wonderful emotional self-help group Recovery Interna- Barbara Betlejewska left her home whatever he could. Our pre- our village, I decided to go. childhood farm in Ohio at age 18, vious Kazakhs hostess had the goat. I knew the road, since tional, thought that his destitute-in- and lived in many places through- Jedrek and his friend found the goat I went to Kostanay with appearance Jewish father was in- out the United States and abroad sitting quietly under the granary, our boys and one girl who Leaders of the Polish Patriotic Association: deed poverty-stricken. In the book, for nearly 30 years. Her grandpar- constantly chewing something. The joined Ander’s army almost Wanda Wasilewska, Alfred Lampe, and Gen- My Dear Ones, Low was astounded granary was built on the stakes, a year before. I set forth eral Zygmunt Berling. to learn that when his father died, ents, who had emigrated from the the opposite was true. His father partitioned areas of Poland in the above the ground, so there were shoeless, only in a dress * Union of Polish Patriots [Society of open spaces below it. The boys dis- with a sack of dry bread, tobacco, was probably close to a millionaire 1910s, purchased the farm during Polish Patriots (Polish: Związek Pa- the Great Depression to grow food covered the goat found access to newspaper, tinder and flint. In seven triotów Polskich, ZPP; Russian: Союз in today’s money, earned mainly as the grain by twisting its horn in a days I was in the office. I was ex- Польских Патриотов, СПП)] was a landlord for Polish tenants, and by to feed their family. crevice, allowing the grain to drip hausted, dirty and hungry when I ar- a political body created by Polish slowly down. After that discovery rived in the office in the afternoon. I communists, under a leadership of the boys were able to bring a cap of entered the large room. There were Wanda Wasilewska and with an ac- wheat home every day. four people there, ladies in beautiful ceptance of Joseph Stalin in Soviet Jurek-Park Slope Funeral Home, Inc. 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Sept. 10, Membership Drive / Veterans Appreciation I start by waxing philosophical, by cliques or religious affiliation or satisfied us, so we had our Ba (FREE to Members and Veterans, 1st Responders, Gov. Employees) Membership Meeting 12:30, Nickelcity Express 2 to 5 p.m. and I’m going deep. interest groups within the commu- Noi (Vietnamese for Grandma) • Sun. Oct. 8th, Pulaski Day Dinner / Dance Most of the time I talk about nity. Their focus is on the whole and sew us one to our specifications. Dinner 1 to 3 pm, Dance w/ Nickelcity Express 3 to 6 p.m. what we do to be Polish or how the goal is the enjoyment and ap- It was close to perfect. Members $15.00, Non-Members $20.00, Kids 7-14- ½ Price, Under 7 much we know about what it means preciation of things Polish. Unfortu- Good luck and keep going Ula “Free” / Reservations Requested 602-909-4965, 602-275-9329 nately the do-everything couples are and Mike. You have a beautiful • SAT. Oct. 21st. (non-Polka Event) Skorpion Band 7p.m.– 2 a.m. to be Polish. INFO: Mary Kiselus (602) 526-7321 In the time I have been writ- becoming fewer and fewer. family and our family is using your • Sat. Oct. 28th, COUNTRY WESTERN JAMBOREE 5 p.m. – midnight ing The Pondering Pole, much has We still have a number of them products and will need more soon. (Fund raiser for Cameo Foundation, for victims of domestic violence) changed in the world, especially in the St. Louis Polonia, but I want Happy hour 5pm, dinner 6pm, music 7 p.m. by “Reign in Country” in regards to social behavior. This to acknowledge a couple that are “Kielbasa Hash” was on the $50.00 ea. 2 for $90.00 More info (602) 788-9556 • Sun. Nov. 5th, Membership Meeting 12:30, John Filipczak & AZ is the result of changes mainly in near and dear to me: Ron and Au- specials board at the Lemon Poppy Classics 2 to 5 p.m. technology. This trend will only in- drey Mueller. Kitchen (lemonpoppykitchen.net), a • Fri. Nov. 17th, Meet and Greet, DJ Nickelcity Dave 6 p.m. “FREE” crease. Ron and Aud met at a St. Stan- breakfast and lunch café in Los An- • Sat. Nov. 18th, & Sun. Nov. 19th, Buffalo Concertina All Stars Language, culture, and history, islaus Church dance and have been geles, Calif., a favorite of my daugh- (Buff.) / 2 to 6 p.m. (both days) $12.00 at the door married for twenty years. Ron’s ter Brig and her husband Alex. Ka- • Sat. Nov. 25th (non-Polka Event) “Andrzejki” Skorpion Band 7 p.m.–2 obviously, are — and will still be — a.m. / INFO: Mary Kiselus (602) 526-7321 relevant, but regional nuances are mom is a Wysocki from home, and tie, the proprietor of Lemon Poppy • Sun. Dec. 10th, Christmas Dinner & Dance being replaced by a homogeneous Audrey is Audrey Poniewaz, my emailed me the inspiration and reci- Dinner 1 to 3pm Dance 3 to 6pm Nickelcity Express kind of consciousness and behavior. mother. I wish I could give them pe for this new Polish dish: Members $15.00, Non-Members $20.00, Kids 7-14- ½ Price Under 7 (Think of “Brave New World”). The an award for their kind of partici- I am originally from Wiscon- “Free” / Reservations Requested 602-909-4965, 602-275-9329 • Sun. Dec. 17th, Shine like a Diamond Talent Show III way a kid in Ghana acts and thinks pation, but there is none. Instead, sin, where we have a large Polish 2 p.m.–5 p.m. (Fund raiser, door prizes, raffle, FREE Appetizers) will eventually not be that much dif- I submit we are the ones rewarded community! I’ve always grown INFO: Rose (480) 233-7836 ferent from a kid in Norway. by their smiling faces and engaging up on a steady diet of Germanic • Sun. Dec. 31st, Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration If you are one of the new amor- personalities every time they show and Polish food! 7 p.m.–2 a.m. INFO: Mary Kiselus (602) 526-7321 up. They reward us. Ultimately, it is At Lemon Poppy Kitchen we • Polish Woman Heritage Group of Az. SeminarS phous people, but claim some an- (women only) 7 p.m. Sept. 14th, Oct 12th, Nov. 9th, Dec. 14th cestral connection to Poland, what the people we love and cherish (es- are always working to introduce (info. Halina Roznowski, Correspondence Secretary — 602-421-6502.) reason would you have for your in- pecially the do-everything couples) foods from our childhood into the terest in the country and its culture who are in our midst and belong to menu. My business partner is Ro- www.pulaskiclubaz.org, www.facebook.com/pulaskiclub.az (family roots aside)? our village. We love and cherish you manian, so we also have a heavy Admission: $8.00 members/$10.00 guests (unless noted) Doors open 1hour before event • Bands & Times subject to change Here are three possibilities: Ron and Audrey! European influence on the menu. Academic pursuit. If you are a We source our sausages from teacher and need to assign a coun- Polish or not? Katherine a small sausage factory in Glen- Polish-English try to the class or to a member in “Kat” Timpf, (born Oct. 29, 1988), dale, Calif., called Continental Translator the class, how about Poland? If you a regular panelist on the Fox News Gourmet Sausage. are a student at any level and need Channel’s The Greg Gutfeld Show, I’d love to share the recipe • official documents, letters, to choose to study a country, how is a television personality, reporter, with you! I am approximating e-mails, etc. about Poland? If you are a parent, and comedian. She is a tiny little measurements here, so if you • reasonable rates. suggest Poland for the country for thing and a Detroit girl with a Ger- post it, you may want to dial it in. • Fast, reliable service by e-mail man father and Polish mother! or regular mail. the project. At one time I spent an enormous amount of time learning 1/4 diced yellow onion • Translation to/from other 1/4 diced red pepper languages available as well. about the United States Civil War. 1/4 diced green pepper (we use • over 40 years experience I learned a lot about it and have a working with genealogists, attor- certain amount of confidence speak- pasilla peppers, they have a nice smokiness to them, but you can neys, businesses, film-makers, ing intelligently about it. Why not government, medical profes- use green bell peppers) sionals, etc. choose or suggest Poland as a focal 1 diced potato par-cooked (we use point for your next personal subject russet potatoes, but Yukon golds Andy Golebiowski to learn. are fabulous too. Un-peeled, and 109 Rosemead Lane Helping our own. I know a lot dipped into a pot of boiling water Cheektowaga, NY 14227 until fork tender) (716) 892-5975 of Poles who are worried about the 1/2 cup diced kielbasa [email protected] fate of and defend the plight of Af- rican Americans, Hispanics, gays, 1 egg Sauerkraut for garnish (red kraut Kto dwa zające goni refugees, or any number of other marginalized groups. I find it puz- makes for pretty color) żadnego nie uchwyci. Salt and pepper zling, as I can think of more than In a fry pan, sauté the onions and Please make checks payable to: ACPC, c/o If you run after a few cases when the object of the peppers together in a bit of oil (we use Florence Langridge, Membership Chair, 78 two hares, you will abuse was a Polish person or Pol- canola), toss in the potatoes and the Meadow Lane, West Hartford, CT 06107 catch neither. ish culture, yet on this matter they Maria Dobrzanska Reeves. kielbasa. Sauté until the potatoes and remain silent. Even if we strike the sausage have a bit of caramelization/ case for defense of Poland, what on Marysia is a “luxury swimwear color. Season with salt/pepper to taste. earth is wrong with simply helping brand that epitomizes poolside In a separate pan, fry up an egg. SUPPORT THE PAJ PRESS FUND our own people? Mentoring, sup- style.” The line is the brainchild of Sunny is our go-to, but over easy is also nice! n 1978, a voluntary fund-raising campaign was launched by a group porting, or helping financially our Polish-born designer, entrepreneur, own people and businesses is some- former ballerina, and surfing enthu- Pile the veggies and sausage into a of loyal readers of the Polish American Journal entitled “We Love the bowl, top with the fried egg and sau- siast . PAJ Press Fund” in order to help cover rising postage, material thing we seem to do haphazardly. I Maria Dobrzanska Reeves erkraut. Garnish with green onions/ and production costs. hate to say it, but Poles seem to be Check her and the beautiful bath- chives if desired. Enjoy! IDonations to the PAJ Press Fund are also used to support our reader harder on Poles, sometimes, than ing suits out on marysiaswim.com. services (postage, telephone, research, etc.), provide newsclippers with anyone else. “The brand has been featured in I cannot wait to try this. I have a stamps and envelopes, and cover extraordinary expenses in producing A hobby. A long time ago, a leading publications such as Vogue feeling it is going to be part of my the paper. The Polish American Journal is not a profit-making ven- young lady from Texas told me and Harper’s Bazaar, with a grow- regular breakfast fixes. I am eager ture. Thanks to its dedicated staff, the PAJ is pub­lished as a “public that “Polish is her hobby.” Cute, ing celebrity following. It is sold to visit the Lemon Poppy Kitchen service” for American Polonia. but at the same time I thought that worldwide at over 100 retailers and as well. Donations to the PAJ Press Fund will be acknowledged in the paper was such a brilliant way to put it. If stocked at stores such as Net-a- unless otherwise directed by the contributor. you are on the outside looking in, Porter, Lane Crawford, and Moda A lot of dziekujes are due. the spouse of a Polish person, or Operandi.” Marysia Dobrzanska is Thank you Mary Ann Roberts for A sincere “THANK YOU” for your donations to the PAJ PRESS FUND: just bored, consider making Polish doing swimmingly in her business the letter of kind words and the en- Dennis Cholewinski, Cheektowaga, N.Y.; Eva Fijewska, Queen Creek, your hobby. Like a lot of hobbies, and I am told you can find a recipe closed article about Eddie Basinski, Ariz.; Ann Francis, Avoca, Pa.; Joan Grzybala Hathaway, Peabody, it might evolve into something even for pierogi on the website. the classically trained violin playing Mass.; Cecelia Menarchek, Latrobe, Pa.; Shirley Nagelhout, Claremont, greater. Another successful woman en- and scrappy second baseman of the Calif.; Alice Pavlick, Hazel Township, Pa.; Mary and Al Pizzato, So for those all-American and trepreneur of Polish descent is Ula Portland Beavers. What an interest- Manteno, Ill.; Peter Wienckowski, Baltimore; Regina Wnukowski, ultra-modern people you know re- Tuszewicka, the founder and presi- ing and talented guy. More to come Philadelphia; and one Friend of the PAJ. Dziękujemy wam wszystkim! lated to Kowalski, who love ham- dent of Tula, a maker of baby car- about Eddie for the Pondering Pole The PAJ thanks all who donated. burgers, hip-hop, and Irish bars, rier products such as wraps, slings, readers in the future … Thank you introduce and encourage a pursuit, blankets, and handbags. The web- Brigette Poniewaz Schubert for Mail to: PAJ PRESS FUND vocation, or hobby of their Polish- site is babytula.com, and here is the the leads and links on Marysia and Polish American Journal ness. Then encourage it again, and circumstance that she along with Tula and the Kielbasa Hash. Thank P.O. BOX 271, NORTH BOSTON, NY 14110-0271 again. Sometimes all it takes is a her Vietnamese-born husband Mike you Katie at the Lemon Poppy I want to make sure the POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL continues its simple suggestion. If you suggest it, were presented with that eventually Kitchen for the background story service to American Polonia. Enclosed is my contribution of $______or encourage it enough, they might became Tula: and recipe for the Kielbasa Hash . start encouraging themselves. Why When our daughter was born, If you have a question or have NAME not Polish? we wore her in a sling. We ex- interesting facts to share, contact perienced how convenient baby me at: Edward Poniewaz, 6432 The couple that does ev- wearing was and how much it ADDRESS Marmaduke Avenue, St. Louis, MO erything. Every city and every benefits both parent and baby. 63139; email alinabrig@yahoo. cultural enclave has them: they are A few years later, our son was CITY, STATE, ZIP com. N.B. If you send email, refer- the couple that participates in ev- born and we discovered the ease ence the Polish American Journal or Please [ ] include [ ] do not include my name in your list of contributors. erything. Whatever it is —festival, of ergonomic carriers. We have the Pondering Pole. 15 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • SEPTEMBER 2017

Genealogy PAJBOOKSTORE GENEALOGY Helpful Books on Polish Genealogy To order, use form on page 3 by Stephen M. Szabados swers to the origins of their Pol- used to created Polish records larik (Polish, Latin, and Russian). The POLISH ish heritage. The book also lists • Daily Life in Immigrant Amer- IMMIGRATION Books on Polish genealogy are many sources of information that records reviewed are not just ica 1870-1920 by June Granatir TO AMERICA another important element in de- will add to their family history; birth, marriage and death records Alexander, Ivan R Dee by Stephen veloping your genealogy research identify where their ancestors but also passports, obituaries, • God’s Playground: A History Szabados skills. Polish Roots 2nd Edition by were born and where to find their population registers, and military of Poland by Norman Davies Item 2-271 Rosemary Chorzempa and Going Polish records. service records. Also includes $17.99 Home: A Guide to Polish Ameri- • A Modern Guide to Polish Ge- information on the different al- Also, do not forget books on When did your can Family History Research nealogy by Cecile (Ceil) Wendt phabets, spelling, pronunciation, Polish communities and neighbor- Polish ancestors immigrate, where by Jonathan Shea have proven to Jensen: The author offers a plan and standard handwriting for the hoods: for researching at least one hun- three languages. did they leave, be reference volumes explaining • Detroit’s Polonia (Mich.) (Im- why did they leave, how did they get many of the Polish documents that dred years of family records, and • A Translation Guide to 19th ages of America) by Cecile here? This book discusses the history are available. Sto Lat: A Modern is a compilation of the author’s Century Polish-Language Civ- Wendt Jensen of Poland and gives some insights to Guide To Polish Genealogy by techniques. Common research il-Registration Documents by • A History of Polish-Americans possible answers to these about your Cecile Wendt Jensen and my book questions are answered and sug- Judith R. Frazin: The 472-page in Pittsfield, Mass., 1862-1945 ancestors’ immigration. All three Polish Polish Genealogy: Four Steps to gestions are offered to help nov- book includes a step-by-step by Florence Waszkelewicz partitions are covered and the material will hopefully clear up your confusion Success present plans to logically ice and advanced researchers find guide on how to divide each nar- Clowes do Polish genealogically research. ancestors in both North America rative document into a series of why your Polish ancestors listed that • Chicago’s Polish Downtown they were born in other countries on The challenges of translating and Poland. “mini-documents”; seven sample (Images of America) by Victoria documents with important words early U.S. documents. Brief histories your Polish records can be reduced Granacki of most of the ports that were used by Long-term Reference and the information which fol- by using the glossaries found in • Avondale and Chicago’s Polish Polish immigrants for departure and • Going Home: A Guide to Polish lows these words highlighted; Jonathan Shea’s book Going Home: Village by Jacob Kaplan, Dan- arrival; life in steerage; and the process American Family History Re- and fifteen topical vocabulary A Guide to Polish American Fam- iel Pogorzelski, Rob Reid, Elisa of examination to gain admittance. search by Jonathan Shea: An in- lists. ily History Research and the series Addlesperger, Dominic Pacyga. he wrote with William Hoffman In dispensable reference book that Finding • Polish Community of New Their Words – Polish, Latin, and covers every possible topic on Additional books that I have Grandma’s Britain (Images of America) Russian. If you find Polish records Polish genealogy: history, gaz- found useful in my Polish genealog- European by Jonathan Shea and Barbara in the narrative format, you will find etteers, maps, vocabulary lists, ical research and writing my family Ancestors Proko by Stephen A Translation Guide to 19th Cen- Polish surnames, archives. histories include: • Toledo’s Polonia (Ohio) (Im- Szabados tury Polish-Language Civil-Reg- • Polish Roots 2nd Edition by • The Study of Obituaries as a Item 2-653 istration Documents by Judith R. Rosemary A. Chorzempa: This Source for Polish Genealogical ages of America) by Rev. Rich- ard Philiposki and Toledo Polish $19.95 Frazin is an excellent user-friendly book examines Polish American Research by Thomas E Golem- 210 pp., pb. and practical resource. resources such as family papers biewski Genealogical Society This is a “must and standard records employed • Polish Customs, Traditions and have” book for the family historian Basic Research in genealogical research. Also, Folklore by Sophie Hodorowicz Now sit back, read, and enjoy who wants to identify their European • Polish Genealogy: Four Steps lists libraries and archives where Knab your Polish heritage. heritage. The author draws from his re- to Success by Stephen Szaba- information can be found. • Polish Immigrants and Indus- v v v search experiences to describe how to dos: Offers a logical process to trial Chicago: Workers on The Stephen M. Szabados is a promi- find the resources available; first to find Translations nent genealogist, and the author of out where your ancestors were born in approach Polish genealogical South Side, 1880-1922 (1991) Europe, and then find the records. This research. This book is designed • In Their Words by Jonathan D. by Pacyga, Dominic A four books, “Finding Grandma’s revised edition covers genealogical to give the researcher the tools Shea and William F. Hoffman: • Forgotten Doors, The Other European Ancestors,” “Find Your research for most European countries needed to research their Polish This is a three book series cov- Ports of Entry to the United Family History,” “Polish Geneal- and includes detailed practical steps ancestors and find possible an- ering the three of the languages States edited by M. Mark Sto- ogy,” and “Memories of Dziadka.” that will help you find the success and the records that you need. The author Your Polish Name uses his experiences to give tips on what to avoid and what works; how to find and use critical records; and how The PAJ Editor’s Surname And Kochan Coat Of Arms to use translating guides to decipher by Robert Strybel 353 of our editor’s namesakes. Oth- of the most fantastic. It goes back coat of arms illustrates that legend. the foreign-language records. This ers inhabit the country’s extreme SE to a deceased English king’s son, To order a custom-researched book gives you the tools to find your European family. The last name of PolAm Journal corner in Krosno (125) near where whose sister had inherited the royal analysis of your Polish surname, editor Mark Kohan was foresight- the borders of Poland, Ukraine and treasure, so he had her thrown into airmail a $19 personal or bank (ca- Memories of Dziadka edly respelled in America to prevent Slovakia meet. the cave of a ferocious bear. But the shier’s) check or money order (add- Rural life in the Kingdom of Poland it getting “Anglo-mangled” into Kochans also reside in Poland’s virgin’s prayers tamed the beast, and ing $13 for each additional surname 1880-1912 and Immigration to something like “coach-on.” old royal capital (until 1596), she rode to the castle on its back. you wish to have researched) to the America / by Stephen Szabados The original spelling was Ko- Kraków (112) as well as such south- The brother was so startled he re- PAJ’s long-standing Warsaw corre- $14.95 chan which means “beloved.” When ern towns as Myślenice (62), Dębica pented, returned her treasure, and spondent: Robert Strybel, ul. Kanio- Item 2-670 it first emerged many (55), Leżajsk (54) and begged forgiveness. The Rawicz wska 24, 01-529 Warsaw, Poland. pb. 134 pp. centuries ago, it could Busko-Zdrój 46), Be- This book is yond that general area, about the life have been the way vil- of a Polish im- lagers had nicknamed an isolated Kochan migrant, from the local lover-boy. cluster is encountered his birth in the At present, 2,665 up in Warsaw (58). Russian partition people in Poland sign There were members of Poland: the themselves Kochan. The of the szlachta (gentry) customs and tra- majority live in parts of amongst the users of the ditions he grew up with; his decision southern Poland, that from the surname, entitled to stamp to leave his family and the land of his late 1700s until 1918 had been part their documents and possessions birth; the trek across Poland to the port of the Galicja Austrian partition. with the Rawicz coat of arms. of Bremerhaven; his voyage across the Colorful medieval legends sur- North Atlantic Ocean; arrival in Ameri- The single largest Kochan concen- ca; and his life in America. Through the tration is now found in the SE city round the origin of many Polish story of one man, you will learn and of Stalowa Wola, which is home to coats of arms, and Rawicz is one understand the hardships of a typical Polish immigrant in the early 1900s.

POLISH GENEALOGY: Four Easy Steps to Sucess by Stephen Szabados $19.95 / Item 2-668 164 pp., pb. This book is designed to give the researcher the tools needed to research their Polish ancestors and find possible answers to the origins of their Polish heritage. The book outlines a simple process that will identify where your ancestors were born and where to find their Pol- ish records. Traditional sources are cov- ered but it also discusses many new sources for Polish records that have been implemented by genealogy so- cieties in Poland. The book covers the most up-to-date collection of sources for Polish genealogy. 16 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • SEPTEMBER 2017

Obituaries In Memoriam

Helen Suchara, Led a Life tinguished Alumni award, Wayne by Geraldine Balut Coleman of Teaching and Service State University; Mayor’s medal and City Council award, Detroit; Michael S. Holewinski, DETROIT — Helen Theresa Distinguished Service award, As- Suchara, 98, was a teacher, profes- sociation for Childhood Education Active in Politics and Business sor, Peace Corps member and com- International; Service award, Polish Michael S. Holewinski, born in ton, chairing the Mayor’s Public munity volunteer. American Congress Michigan divi- Chicago on April 30, 1947, passed Safety and Regulations Subcabinet, Born Jan. 2, 1919 in Detroit, Hel- sion, 1987; Distinguished Retired away on June 19, 2017. Michael including initiatives on gang crimes en was the daughter of Frank and faculty award, College of Education, was preceded in death by his par- and ethics reform. He was twice-ap- Veronica (Urbanik). She earned her Wayne State University; Woman of ents, Stanley and Genevieve, and pointed vice chairman of the Illinois bachelor of arts in 1942; master of Wayne Service award, Wayne State by his beloved daughter Ann, who Gaming Board, and chairman of the arts in 1947 (Wayne State Universi- University Alumni; and Artistic Ex- died at 17 of Neisseria, a form of Illinois Manufacturers’ Association. ty); and doctor of education in 1956 cellence and Commission Commit- bacterial meningitis. He graduated After Holewinski took over the from Teachers’ College, Columbia ment award, Wayne County. from Chicago’s St. Hyacinth Gram- family business, Ace Plating Com- University. While at WSU, Suchara served mar School, Lane Technical High pany, he continued to strategically Suchara was a public school on the College Faculty Council and German forces. School, and the University of Il- acquire companies that built his teacher from 1942-1950; a teach- the College Accreditation and Presi- “I wasn’t afraid because, frank- linois at Chicago. He received his manufacturing empire, including ing fellow from 1950-53; associate dential Selection Committees. She ly, one had little to lose,” she later Juris Doctor degree from John Mar- F&S Stamping, Acme Spinning professor 1953-56; and professor advised undergraduate and graduate wrote. “The occupation was awful. shall Law School in 1978. After- Company, Cano Tool, and Art Spe- at Wayne State University (WSU) students, including doctoral candi- Anyway, we expected the Bolshe- ward, he led a life exemplifying his cialty and Barnes Plating. He was an from 1956-81. dates. Frequently called a “teacher viks to help and the British to drop entrepreneurial and political spirit. enthusiastic businessman who was In 1990, she joined the U.S. of teachers,” Suchara served as a supplies, and we thought the Rising He worked as a toy buyer for both funny and gentle, and a po- Peace Corps to teach English to mentor and friend for many of her would end quickly.” Montgomery Ward, and became litical activist. Holewinski thrived judges in Poland and served two students. The young fi ghters thought that a pilot. At 26, he became a twice- on good debates. When he wasn’t years with the organization. Memorial donations may be the uprising would last only a few elected Illinois state representative, working he enjoyed vacationing She was the author and co-au- made to St. Florian Church, 2626 days until the Russians arrived. serving Chicago’s Northwest Side, with family and friends in South thor of numerous articles on urban Poland St. Hamtramck, MI 48212, The Russians watched from an area where he resided his entire Maui, and Chetek, Wisconsin. education, teachers’ education, chil- or Lourdes Nursing Home, 2300 across the Wisla and did nothing, life. He also ran for the alderman Holewinski is survived by his dren’s literature, foreign languages Watkins Lake R, Waterford, MI letting the Home Army fi ght with- of Chicago’s 45th Ward, but lost by high school sweetheart and loving in Poland, and medical care of chil- 48328 in Waterford. out assistance. a narrow vote. He continued in his wife of 53 years, Mary (nee Plaza), dren in Poland. Gutowski-Lesisz was a nurse in service in the State of Illinois as an son, Jeff , sister, Joyce Walschlager, Platoon 202 in northwest Warsaw. She held memberships and Wanda Gutowski-Lesisz, administrative assistant to the late and many in-laws, nieces, and neph- elected positions in: Association for She loaded weapons, lugged am- Chicago Mayor Harold Washing- ews. Student Teaching, State of Michi- Fought in Warsaw Uprising munition, and held dying boys. Her gan; Association for Childhood WARSAW — Wanda Gutows- father, an army offi cer, was captured Emily Skrzypiec, PRCUA Activist Will be Missed Education International, Washing- ki-Lesisz, 92, one of about 5,000 by the Red Army after Poland’s fall Emily Skrzypiec, 81, nee Rut- and annual fashion shows. Pani ton (DC); Catholic Social Services, Polish fi ghters in the Warsaw Upris- in 1939 and was executed at Katyn kowski, was born in Rabka Zdroj, Emilia was also one of the found- Wayne County; International Insti- ing, was just nineteen when — on with 22,000 other Polish war pris- Poland on January 1, 1936, and ing organizers who established the tute of Metro Detroit; Polish Insti- August 1, 1944, encouraged by the oners. passed away in Chicago on June 18, Maria Konopnicka Polish Language tute of Arts and Sciences of Amer- sound of Red Army gunfi re in the Gutowski-Lesisz was the recipi- 2017. School, and later became its direc- ica; and the Friends of Polish Art, East — the ill-equipped Polish un- ent of many awards including the An active Polonian her entire tor. She left a legacy of enriching Detroit. derground Home Army (Armia Kra- Bronze Cross of Merit with swords life, she acted as the liaison be- the lives of PRCUA youth and spent Suchara’s honors included: Dis- jowa / AK) attacked the occupying by the Polish Government-in-exile, and the Cross of Valor. At war’s tween the Polish Roman Catholic her entire life preserving Polish her- end, she was awarded the Knight’s Union of America (PRCUA) and as itage and culture. Cross of the Order of Polonia Resti- the Wesoły Lud Polish Folk Dance A true Chicago South Sider, she tuta, the Golden Cross of Merit, the Group of the PRCUA, which she was an active member of both the EVERGREEN Cross of the Home Army, the Medal served as director, from its founding Five Holy Martyrs Catholic Church FUNERAL HOME, INC. of the Polish Army, the War Medal in 1977 until 1982. Her accomplish- Seniors and the Brighton Park Se- ments included creating costumes niors. 131 NASSAU AVE., BROOKLYN, NY 11222 and the Memorial Cross of the 1st Armored Division. for the dance group and organizing She was the wife of the late Ro- (718) 383-8600 Wanda, her mother Leonia, and its successful fundraisers. man Skrzypiec and mother of eight: Leslie P. Rago Gigante, Director sister Janina Rożecka were named As a charter member of the Maria Kenneth, Ronald, Tina, David, Al- Righteous Among Gentiles in 1988. Konopnicka Adult Cultural group, bert, Anthony, Gregory, and Anita, COMPLETELY AIR-CONDITIONED They hid and cared for three Jewish PRCUA # 1575, Emily played an grandmother of 16, and great-grand- AERATION FLOWER CONTROL SERVICES residents of Warsaw’s Mazowiecki active role as an organizer of its mother of fi ve. AVAILABLE IN ALL COMMUNITIES district. Cinderella-Prince Charming Balls

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Dance Time Polka and Oberek Time Fundraiser HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. — Thir- Back to the Old Neighborhood ty years ago, Basia Szydlowski by Jennifer Pijanowski visit. There is also a beloved shrine music, food and fellowship of each start your day. joined the Hofstra University sta- honoring Our Lady of Czestochowa congregation. Those beloved lawn For further information on the tion’s staff as a volunteer polka St. Stanislaus Kostka Church and St. John Paul II that expresses fetes showcased many polka bands festivities, you can call (989) 768- show host. Three decades later, her in Rochester, N.Y. celebrated its the deep love Poles share for them. and drew crowds to dance under the 8128 or visit www.posenpotatofes- Polka and Oberek Time (Sundays at Polish American roots with polka beer tent. Unfortunately, it seems tival.com. 11:00 a.m.), continues to be one of music at its annual Polish Arts Fes- AN ALL-STAR EVENT. Buffalo that as church attendance dwindles, v v v WRHU’s most popular shows. tival on August 4-5. Music was pro- Polka Boosters had its annual pic- so do the volunteers who helped or- It is time once again to remind vided by Jasiu Klocek & the Salt nic at Fontana’s Grove with Con- ganize these church socials. Western everyone of my favorite event, City Brass, on August 4, and the certina All Stars providing the mu- New York, which is home to hun- Roncesvalles Polish Festival, held Buffalo Concertina All Stars the sic. Both club members and guests dreds of Catholic churches, is still in a quaint neighborhood in Toron- following day. were treated to a fun-filled day at the lucky enough to possess a handful to, Ontario. This year’s event will grove. Attendees feasted on a day- of these communal events. Most re- be Sept. 16-17, 2017. I rave about long buffet of hot dogs, hamburgers, cently, Fourteen Holy Helpers in this event and have yet to meet sausage, salads, corn, and water- West Seneca held its annual street anyone who has been disappointed melon. A special thank you to Ron fair. Country and pop music were once they attend it. The PolkaMania Moscoe, who provided the delicious the highlight on Friday and Saturday Stage will feature John Gora, At- dessert, as we all enjoyed cake cel- saving the best music for Sunday lantis, Ed Guca & the Polish Ca- ebrating his wife Nina’s birthday. afternoon. The morning started off nadians, and Concertina All Stars The picnic served as a splendid lo- with a polka Mass and immediately with more bands to be announced. cale for a birthday bash with many following, Buffalo Touch took the The highlight of the event for me is of Nina’s family and friends gath- stage in the beer tent. A wide variety “Dancing Under the Stars,” which ered. Their son and daughter-in-law of age groups took advantage of the features Eddie Guca and hundreds For the past fifteen years, Szyd- made the trip in from Philadelphia beautiful weather and a polka Sun- of people dancing carefree in the lowski has also been co-host of the to share in the day. Neil and Mary day. Polish dinners were sold out in street. award winning public affairs pro- Ann Makatenas from New Jersey record time as folks reveled in the Enjoy 18 blocks of shops, res- gram, Long Island Community Spot- also made the taurants, cafes, bakeries, delis, bars, light. The show, with co-host Brian road trip, bring- and expanded street patios in this Simpson, is broadcast on Mondays Joe Ryndak and Linda Chipchak- ing along past Polish and Eastern European in- at 4:00 p.m. and features people and Merwin discuss old times at St. Stan’s board member spired neighborhood. Visit polish- issues pertaining to Long Island. in Rochester. Barbara Zwawa. festival.ca for updated information Szydlowski will be present for It was wonderful about the event. the station’s annual fundraiser, Rainy weather and threats of to visit with Neil v v v which will he held Sept. 24. Studio thunderstorms didn’t keep the danc- and Mary Ann at An event is being held for the doors will be open to the public, ers away from enjoying the upbeat this event. Many 27th year in the Penn-Ohio area refreshments will be available, and music of Salt City Brass, who hail of you may on September 24, 2017. Lawrence listeners will be able to meet Szyd- from Syracuse. I had gotten the know Neil from County Polish Day celebration will lowski, her guest host, station staff, chance to hear this band a few years the Polka Party welcome the talents of Polka Coun- and students who assist in the opera- ago at the Syracuse Polish Festival, on Polka Jammer try Musicians and the Nu-Tones to tion of the station. Tours of WRHU’s so I was excited to see they would were he regu- the stage, beginning at 1:00 p.m. facilities will also be offered. be making a trip to play in nearby larly hosts with Charlene Krasuski, Jimmy Nowaczewski, with Paul and This dance will be held at Cascade Proceeds from the fundraisers Rochester. The band showcases a Andy Citkowicz. Barb Dominiak at Fourteen Holy Helpers. Park Pavilion, 1928 E. Washington have enabled WHRU to purchase variety of music, playing waltzes, They are true St., New Castle, Pa. Admission is equipment necessary to ensure the breaks, polkas, swing, and more. polka lovers and we were thrilled gorgeous weather. Ted Szymanski $13.00 and proceeds from this event station’s round-the-clock operation. Buffalo Concertina All Stars kept that they made the trip to Buffalo of Special Delivery did a wonder- will benefit the PALC Scholarship Residing in Westbury, Szydlows- folks entertained — even if they this summer. ful job filling in on accordion with Fund as well as other organization- ki is currently president of the Pol- were grabbing a bite to eat — and Buffalo Polka Booster meetings this band, which continues to attract al activities in Lawrence County. ish American Museum; a member definitely motivated attendees to will begin again with the Buffalo faithful followers. Long-time Buffa- There will also be a designated area of the North Shore Land Alliance; stay and enjoy the entertainment Touch, Sept. 28. The meetings are lo Touch groupies Mike and Tammy for voluntary donations of children’s Archives Partnership Trust; Interna- into the evening. It is wonderful to held on the third Thursday of the Soich traveled from Greensburg, items or money to assist orphanages tional Polka Association; the Mat- see so many people show up in sup- month at Polish Falcons, 445 Co- Pa. to dance. It was wonderful to in Poland. inecock Neighborhood Association; port of this ethnic church located on lumbia Ave. Depew, N.Y. Bands see members of Phocus and Special This is an absolutely beautiful Radio Alumni Steering Committee; the north side of Rochester. perform from 8:00-10:30 p.m. and Delivery out in full force supporting venue to celebrate the end of the and is vice president / treasurer of St. Stanislaus was formed in the cost is $7.00 for members and this church’s commitment to polka summer season. The raised stage the American Polish Association 1889 on the corner of Hudson Ave. $12.00 for non-members. Monthly music. Congratulations to the vol- and beautiful dance floor complete of Professional/Businessmen and and Norton St., which was literally events include music, light refres- unteers and parishioners of Four- the character of this well preserved Women. She also writes columns carved out by Polish immigrants teen Holy Helpers on an extremely pavilion. For more information, for the Polish American Journal, through fields marking the north- successful event. contact Gary Fray (724) 732-9988 and the Am-Pol Eagle. ern line of the city. For many yeas, or Jean Calvert (724) 654-6337. It is WRHU (88.7 FM) is Long Is- Hudson Avenue was a dirt road UPCOMING EVENTS. The Posen definitely a worthwhile road trip to land’s oldest non-commercial radio which ran between a long stretch Potato Festival will celebrate its Pennsylvania. station. In addition to its Polish and of wild flowers and fruit trees. A 66th anniversary this year, Sept. v v v polka programing, the station hosts map of the area in the year the land 8-10. Non-stop polka music is the Thee is no better way to kick Italian and Irish shows, and pro- was purchased by immigrants to centerpiece of this Michigan Festi- off an event at a new polka venue grams with Broadway Show tunes, build St. Stan’s in 1889, shows Pol- val. Polka music holds this special than with some of the hottest bands Country, Jazz, Classical, and Rock ish immigrants christening the sur- place as it is recorded that over in the industry. Promoter Michael formats. News and various com- rounding streets in honor of Polish 56% of the population in Posen is Pucowski will be hosting this in- munity affair show are also part of heroes Kosciuszko and Sobieski. of Polish decent. The village, which augural event at Independence the programing. Since the 2010-11 The congregation has changed im- proudly honors its strong Polish Fire Hall in Great Meadows, N.J. NHL season, WRHU has been the mensely over the past several de- Tammy and Mike Soich enjoying the background, will kick-off the week- on Sat., Sept. 30 from 5:00 p.m. to radio home of New York Islanders cades, but still serves as a center of Buffalo Touch. end with music by New Brass Ex- 12:00 a.m. The premier event will games. Current Hofstra students worship for families who have been ments, beer, and soda. If you haven’t press, along with Dynabrass on feature music from The Beat and produce, engineer, and perform on- a part of the parish for several gen- joined Buffalo Polka Boosters, stop Fri., Sept. 8 from 7:00 p.m.-1:00 The Knewz. Advance tickets are air duties on all NY Islander game erations, immigrant families from by and see what you are missing. a.m. Polka music continues with $17.00 or $20.00 at the door, with broadcasts with veteran NY Islander Poland, as well as people of other The long-standing club strives to Box On, and Lenny Gomulka & kids 16 and under free with a paid play by play announcer Chris King. heritages who have been inspired by promote polka music, especially lo- Chicago Push. This weekend has adult. Additional polka events have The station was named the National this spiritual center. The beautifully cal area bands. It is an honor to see entertainment for any age or interest already been scheduled at this loca- Association of Broadcasters’ Non- appointed church showcases a mu- all of the talent and pride at these lo- with rides, cooking competitions, tion including Lenny Gomulka on Commercial Station of the Year in ral depicting saints, kings, and holy cal get togethers. competitive eating, delicious home- December 9, 2017. You can contact 2014. It has also been ranked the images of many prominent Catho- made dinners, and a flea market Michael for additional information number one college radio station in lics in Poland and Eastern Europe. FOOD AND FUN FOLLOW filled with treasures. (904) 209-9843 or email him mpu- the country. The gorgeous mural is the artistic MASS. Years ago, summers were Don’t forget to stop by at the [email protected]. Please support To make a donation, call (516) work of Buffalo’s Joseph Mazur II spent attending one church lawn Knights of Columbus or V.F.W. for this new venture if you are able and 463-WRHU, or visit the station’s and is definitely worth the trip to fete after another, soaking up the one of their delectable breakfasts to keep polka music alive and well. website at www.hofstra.edu. 18 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • SEPTEMBER 2017 10 Questions With ... Polka Calendar

Compiled by John Ziobrowski Mich., 12:00-1:00 (918) 766-8128 Wilmington, Del. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Bob Naessens • Joe Stanky. Holy Cross. Wilkes Barre, (302) 594-1400 To list your event, please send Pa. (570) 823-6242 SEPTEMBER 21 1. What is your fi rst memory of • Shoreliners. Capital City Polka date, band, location, times, • New Direction. Potts Banquet Hall polka music? Dance. 2:00-6:00 p.m. (717) 458- and contact number to: Polka Buzz Taping. Buff alo N.Y. 7:00 My parents turning on the [email protected] 5286 polka shows on Saturday p.m. (716) 675-6588 and Sunday mornings. SEPTEMBER 10 SEPTEMBER 22 • Special Delivery. Roosevelt Hall Nor- SEPTEMBER 1 • John Stevens Appalachian Brewing 2. What was the last book you velt, Pa. 3:00-7:00 p.m. (724) 861- • John Gora / Freeze Dried / Polka Harrisburg , Pa., 6:00-9:00 p.m. (717) read? 5872 Method 2:30 p.m.-1:00 a.m. Mille- 221-1080 Successful Managers (as nium Hotel, Buff alo, N.Y. (716) 681- • The Boys / Polish American String I’m going through Sales 2400 Band Our Lady of Czestochowa, SEPTEMBER 23 Doylestown, Pa., 12:45-7:00 p.m. • DynaBrass Moose Club Maplewood, Management Training for SEPTEMBER 2 my Pharmaceutical Job) (215) 345-0600 Minn. 7:00-11:00 p.m. (651) 776- • Stephanie / IPA Tribute Band / Lenny • Dennis Polisky, PNA Park Walling- 2831 3. What are your three favorite Gomulka / The Project 11:00 a.m.- ford, Conn., 1:00-7:00 p.m. (860) 598- • Great Lake Sounds PRCUA Misiuda movies? 1:30 a.m. Millenium Hotel Buff alo, 4117 Hall Toledo, Ohio. 7:00-11:00 p.m. Shawshank Redemption, N.Y. (716) 681-2400 • Box On / Lenny Gomulka Potato (419) 691-5684 Forrest Gump, Goonies • Golden Tones / Heros / John Fest. Posin, Mich., 1:00-9:00 p.m. • New Direction. Darien Lake Park. Gora Our Lady of Czestochowa 4. Spring, summer, fall, or winter? (989) 766-8128 Darien Center, N.Y. 11:00 a.m.-2:00: Doylestown, Pa. 11:00-7:00 p.m. • Eddie Forman Elks Saratoga, N.Y., p.m. (585) 599-4641 Summer (215) 345-0600 2:00-6:00 p.m. (941) 922-2221 • Joe Stanky Quassy Park Middlebury, 5. Besides polkas, what do you Bob Naessens is a trumpet player • Dennis Polisky Spencer Fair Spencer, • Polka Country Musicians Pulaski Conn., 12:00-5:00 p.m. (203) 758- listen to? with theDynabrass. He is pictured Mass., 3:30 p.m. (508) 885-5814 Park Three Rivers, Mass. 2:30-6:30 3913 • Joe Stanky. St. Mary. Mocananqua, Easy listening, Rock/ here with his wife, Becky. p.m. (413) 592-0367 SEPTEMBER 24 Pa. 5:30-9:30 (570) 736-6372 • Pennylvania Villagers. Egypt Park. Roll, Irish music • DynaBrass The Blue Top Stevens • John Stevens. American Legion. Egypt, Pa. 3:00-7:00 p.m. (610) 217- Point, Wisc. 1:00-5:00 p.m. (715) 344- 6. What historical fi gure would 10. What one thing about you Blossburg, Pa. 1-5 (570) 638-2481 5820 3434 you like to spend a day with? would surprise polka fans? • Jimmy Sturr, Allentown Fair Allen- • Joe Stanky. VFW. Dupont, Pa., 2:00- • Stephanie K of C Utica, Mich., 2:00- Jesus I wanted to quit playing town, Pa. (610) 433-7541 6:00 p.m. (570) 654-5504 6:00 p.m. (586) 566-8936 • John Stevens. Epiphany of Our Lord. 7. If shipwrecked on an island, the trumpet in the 5th SEPTEMBER 3 • Eddie Forman PACC Ludlow, Mass., Annandale, Virg. 12:00-6:00 p.m. what would you like an endless grade, but my parents • John Gora / Zespol Kwadrat Our 2:30-6:30 p.m. (413) 567-1961 (703) 573-3986 supply of ? and the band instructor Lady of Czestochowa Doylestown, • PA Villagers, VFW Dupont, Pa. 2:00- Bottled Water would not let me. Pa. 11:00-7:00 (215) 345-0600 SEPTEMBER 12 6:00 p.m. (570) 654-5504 • Jimmy Sturr PLAV Pine Island, N.Y., • Buff alo Touch. River Grill Tonawa- • John Stevens, Quassy Park Middle- 8. Where is your best place to 2:00-6:00 (845) 258-4168 POlKa MUSICIaNS: Share a nda, N.Y. 6:30 (716) 873-2553 bury, Conn. 1:00-5:00 p.m. (203) 758- relax? • Pro-Am Jam / Music Company / The 2913 Golf course little bit about yourself with your Boys / Polka Country Musicians / The SEPTEMBER 15 fans! Send your answers to these Knewz. Millenium Hotel Buff alo, N.Y., • John Stevens. Leiderkranz. Reading, SEPTEMBER 25 9. What one thing — that no one Pa. 7:00-10:00 p.m. (610) 373-3982 • John Stevens Bloomsburg Fair knows about — are you afraid questions to: polameditor@gmail. 12:30-1:00 a.m. (716) 681-2400 com. Responses are printed in the • RBO Rosevelt Park Blackstone, Mass., • Joe Stanky. Mohegan Sun Casino. Bloomsburg , Pa. 3:00 p.m. and 8:30 of ? 2:00-6:00 (508) 294-1512 Wilkes Barre, Pa. (570) 831-2100 p.m. Not fi nishing ALL of what order received. Please provide God is asking me to complete photo. SEPTEMBER 4 SEPTEMBER 16 SEPTEMBER 26 • Dennis Polisky. Our Lady of Czesto- • John Gora / Buff alo Touch / Concer- • Buff alo Touch Polish Falcons Depew, chowa, Doylestown, Pa., 2-6 (215) tina All Stars / Ted Lange / New Di- N.Y. 8-10:30 (716) 684-2373 345-0600 rection Roncesvalles Fest Toronto, • Jimmy Sturr Villa Roma Callicoon, Polkas Return to Clinton Bar & Grill • Old School. St. Sava’s. Parma, Ohio Canada. 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. (416) N.Y. (877) 256-7506 BUFFALO, N.Y. — Live polka ton St. (near Harlem). 3:00-7:00 (440) 842-6100 537-2701 • John Stevens Best Western Matamo- music returns to the Clinton Bar & As usual, there is no cover • Eddie Forman Pulaski Park Three Riv- • Dennis Polisky / Polka Country Musi- ras, Pa. 11:30-3:30 (518) 491-2400 Grill, Sun., October 8, for the 2017- charge, drink specials, great food, ers, Mass., 3:30-6:30 (413) 592-0367 cians. St. Joseph Polish Society Col- SEPTEMBER 27 chester, Conn., 1:00-7:00 p.m. (860) 18 Fall and Winter season. and the company of polka music’s • New Direction, Leonard Post Cheek- SEPTEMBER 6 598-4117 Music by Buff alo’s Special De- upper crust, all peppered with the towaga, N.Y., 7:30-10:00 p.m. (716) • New Direction. Gill Creek Park. Ni- • New Direction. Darien Lake Park. 684-4371 livery will start at 5:00 p.m. (after zippy music, and the pithy repartee agara Falls N.Y., 6:00-8:00 Darien Center N.Y., 3:00-7:00 p.m. • John Stevens, Best Western Mat- the Buff alo’s Bills game) and con- you have come to know and love. (585) 599-4641 SEPTEMBER 8 amoras, Pa., 11:30-3:30 p.m. (518) tinues until 8:00 p.m.. For more information, call Clin- • Stephanie / Lenny Gomulka / Natu- • Dyna Brass / New Brass Express. Po- 491-2400 The bar is located at 2460 Clin- ton Bar & Grill at (716) 768-3246. tato Festival. Posen, Mich., 7:00-1:00 ral Tones Polka Fest Kinde, Mich. • John Gora Polish Community Center 2:00-12:00 (989) 874-4070 SEPTEMBER 29 Albany, N.Y., (518) 456-3995 • John Stevens. Mohegan Sun Casino. • John Stevens Pilsner Haus Hoboken, Wilkes Barre, Pa. (570) 831-2100 N.J. 7:00-11:00 SEPTEMBER 9 • Judy Maddie & Honky Express. St. SEPTEMBER 17 SEPTEMBER 30 Mary Byzantine Church, Fairview • John Gora / Buff alo Touch / Ted • Special Delivery. Corpus Christi Pol- Park, Ohio. 6:30-10:30. (216) 906- Lange / New Direction / Concertina ish Harvest Fest, Buff alo, N.Y., (716) 3465 All Stars / Ed Guca Roncesvalles Fest. 896-1050 • The Boys. Polish Cultural Founda- Toronto Ca. 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. • Dennis Polisky / Polka Country Musi- tion. Clark, N.J. 7:00-11:00 (917) 613- (416) 537-2701 cians PACC Southbridge, Mass., 1:00- 2500 • Dennis Polisky Warsaw Park Anso- 7:00 p.m. (774) 318-6088 • Jimmy Sturr Our Lady of Czesto- nia, Conn., 1:00 p.m. (203) 435-3378 • John Stevens Kingsland Park Sleepy chowa Doylestown, Pa., 2:00-6:00 • New Direction. Roselawn Ballroom. Hollow Tarrytown, N.Y. 1:00-5:00 (215) 345-0600 New York Mills, N.Y. 3:00-7:00 (315) p.m. (914) 631-1068 • Judy Suchey Brothers / Dyna Brass / 736-5030 • The Knewz / The Beat Fire Hall Great Lenny Gomulka. Potato Fest. Posen, • New Brass Express / Big Daddy Lack- Meadows, N.J. 5:00-midnight (908) owski / Lenny Gomulka Polka Fest 209-9843 Kinde, Mich., 12:00-6:00 p.m. (989) • The Eastern Sound Masonic Hall Ips- 874-4070 wich, Mass., 1-5 (603) 642-4134 • John Stevens. VFW Dupont, Pa., • Eddie Forman Glen Cove Mansion 2:00-6:00 p.m. (570) 654-5504 Glen Cove, N.Y., 2-6 (844) 202-4668 • PA Villagers. Bowmanstown Fire Co. OCTOBER 1 Bowmanstown, Pa. 12:00-4:00 (610) • Special Delivery. Corpus Christi Pol- 82-2722 ish Harvest Fest, Buff alo, N.Y. (716) SEPTEMBER 18 896-1050 • John Stevens Gratz Fair Gratz, Pa., • The Eastern Sound. Holy Trinity 12:00-4:00 p.m. (717) 365-3144 Manchester, N.H., 11:30-3:00 p.m. SEPTEMBER 20 (603) 642-4134 • The Knewz. PACC Ludlow, Mass., • John Stevens River Front Polish Fest. 2:30-6:30 p.m. (413) 567-1961 • Jodi Maddie & Honky Express. Glen- Listen to the dora House, Chicago Ridge, Ill. 1:00- 5:00 (708)594-5182

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Toledo Polonia TAPS’ Annual Summer Picnic a Success by Margaret Zotkiewicz-Dramczyk

By the time this article goes to press, most of the major summer Polish festivals, picnics, and fairs will have ended. The 2017 Pol- ish festival season in Toledo began with the Toledo Area Polka Soci- ety’s Third Annual Polish Summer Picnic, which made its mark on the map of “destination” festivals for the serious-minded traveler on the Polish summer festival circuit. As the committee wrapped up the fi nal preparations early in the week of June 12, the only thing left to do was await the big weekend (and pray for good weather). And what a weekend it was! Fes- tivities began on Fri., June 17, under clear skies. Guests began fi lling the Marge Stefanski, chair of the Kids’ Booth picnic grounds at Oak Shade Grove crafts with Polish language touches. Szczublewski himself, who stated at 4:30 promptly. The musical enter- Several new features for this that he wants to teach others how tainment featured The DynaBrass, Drivetime Polkas year’s event included a photo booth to make placek so that the art is not and of course the crowd welcomed where friends and family gathered lost. He talked about how he found a the fun that Joe Zalewski and his with “RONNIE D” to take fun “selfi es”; PolkaJammer recipe for placzek in the St. Hedwig WESTERN NEW YORK’S ONLY SEVEN-DAY-A-WEEK POLKA SHOW band brought to the grateful crowd Network IJ Eric Hite doing a two- Parish centennial cookbook years on the dance fl oor and in the picnic hour live broadcast before the mu- ago, which he tweaked into the for- areas. sic began on Saturday afternoon; a mula he uses nowadays www.drivetimepolkas.com WXRL 1300AM As word spread on Friday after- MONDAY-SATURDAY noon that fresh, home-made placek 5:00-7:00 p.m. was for sale, the lines were long at the Baked Goods booth, and the fragrant bread quickly sold out. WECK 1230AM Szczublewski then went home and SUNDAYS spent all of Friday night and into the 8:00-11:00 a.m. early hours of Saturday baking more FOR INFORMATION or placek in his own kitchen for sale on ADVERTISING RATES, CALL Saturday. It seems as if a new tradition has (716) 683-4357 started: several people who heard Signage from the Third Annual Polish Summer Picnic. about the placek baking marathon have already expressed an interest in being a part of the 2018 placek Food was provided by Toledo pierogi-eating contest also on Sat- preparations. restauranteurs including Stanley’s urday afternoon; and the Toledo The Polish Summer Picnic came Market, Eddy Beczynski and the Polish Genealogical Society booth, to an end all too quickly, as the Nu- staff of Focaccia Delicatessen, as where for a donation, volunteers Tones wrapped up their fi nal set well as Zavotski’s Deli. Among the would look up ancestry records. Saturday night around 11:00 p.m. three, off erings of multiple several Perhaps one of the most unex- with a few revelers still on the dance types of pierogi, as well as gołąbki, pected surprises of the picnic came fl oor. noodles and cabbage, kiełbasa, a day before the picnic began: When it was fi nally time to wrap kiełbasa sliders, and Polish-style around 8:00 a.m. on Thursday June up the picnic, it felt good to say “do- chicken dinners were plentiful no 15, a dozen or so volunteer bakers branoc” to family and friends and matter what one’s appetite. At the gathered in the parish kitchen of head home feeling tired yet happy bar and at the baked goods and ap- St. Hyacinth Church in West Tole- that another successful event had parel booths, multiple off erings of do. Under the tutelage of Toledoan come and gone. Polish food, drink, and take-home Robert Szczublewski, the bakers The 4th Annual Polish Summer items pleased just about everyone’s learned how to make the fragrant Picnic is already in the planning taste. placek loaves, which would be sold stages. Mark your calendars for Saturday, the skies rang clear and over the next two days at the Baked June 15 and 16, 2018 at Oak Shade the crowds starting fi ling Oak Shade Goods booth. Grove in Oregon, Ohio. See you When you fi nish reading your copy of the PAJ, please pass it on. Grove early in the afternoon in to en- The idea behind this came from there! joy two great bands, the Nu-tones of western Pennsylvania, and the Boys From Baltimore. With the Schwa- benhalle having a large permanent stage and permanent wooden dance fl oor, the bands had plenty of room to set up and alternate throughout the day. At 6:00 p.m., the Echoes of Poland gave an hour long per- formance of their most memorable dances in their fi fty years of exis- tence. During the day, the Kids’ Fun Area featured games, coloring, and ROCKIN’ROCKIN’ POLKAS POLKASwith MIKE & GEORGE PASIERB WXRL 1300 AM LANCASTER-BUFFALO SAT. 2:00-3:00 p.m. SUN. 5:00-6:00 p.m. 20 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • SEPTEMBER 2017 Kościuszko: A Portrait of Love, Passion, and Patriotism by Staś Kmieć tures and the libraries of the mili- ing these lessons. For many months THIS MONUMENT to Tadeusz tary academies of Paris and learned no one knew the feelings they Kościuszko is located in Warsaw in 2017 marks the 200th anniver- to build fortifi cations. His fi ve year shared. The governor was in the pro- Żelazna Brama Square. It is a copy sary of the death of Andrzej Ta- stay in pre-revolutionary France had cess of seeking a wealthy well-born of the Kościuszko monument in deusz Bonawentura Kościuszko (4 a tremendous infl uence on his later match for his daughter. He decided Washington, D.C. by Hanna and or 12 February 1746 – 15 October political views as he came in contact to marry her off to Józef, the son of Wojciech Siek from Kraków. 1817), a military engineer and mili- with many infl uential individuals. Prince Lubomirski. Having shown The very fi rst monument to tary leader in Poland, the leader of As his royal stipend was meager, dishonesty, by cheating the Prince Tadeusz Kościuszko was made the Kościuszko Uprising against he was sometimes poor. Polish play- during a card game, the governor by Antoni Popiel and funded by the Russia and Prussia in 1794, and a wright, poet, novelist, Julian Ursyn forced the situation of marriage to Polish diaspora in the United States key player in the American War of Niemcewicz described him during regain honor. in 1910. One hundred years later, Independence. He is considered a this period as having “large wistful Unbeknownst to the couple, Ta- on November 16, 2010, a copy was national hero in Poland, Lithuania, eyes, a pale face, and a pleasant fi g- deusz sought favor with the gover- funded by Citibank Handlowy and Belarus, and the United States. ure.” He remarked: “what struck me nor by developing the park around the City Council of Warsaw. Kościuszko is also renowned for most was the thick braid of hair he his residence. He supervised, being a ferocious critic of slavery wore to his waist.” A lock of his hair cleared trees, imported and planted Kościuszko is shown in the uni- and a promoter of equality and so- is kept at the Czartoryski Library in young trees and bushes. Ludwika form of an American general, whilst cial justice. A man of great charac- Kraków. assisted him, not knowing that a holding the plans of the forti- ter and conviction, he stood up for marriage arrangement had been fi cations of West Point in his oppressed people: European serfs, RETURN TO POlaNd aNd lUd- made. When they became aware of hand. The monument is sur- American slaves, Native American WIKa SOSNOWSKa. Realizing the situation, Kościuszko asked the rounded by fi gures that illus- Indians, Jews, women, and all oth- that the career of a painter was not governor for her hand to save their trate the battles er disenfranchised groups. what he dreamt of, Kościuszko re- commitment of love. of Saratoga and turned to Poland in 1774 follow- The governor replied “a ringed Racławice. continued from last month ing Poland’s First Partition. Es- turtle dove is not a sparrow; the — Newzar tranged from his brother Józef, who daughters of magnates are not for American rebel- OŚCIUSZKO IN PaR- snatched the entire family estate, the petty aristocracy.” Devastated, lion against the IS. Upon his graduation, Tadeusz lived at diff erent manors. Tadeusz sought the support of King British and the KKościuszko became a Cap- His sister Anna helped him with Stanisław Augustus, but was told to American Revo- tain of Artillery. King Poniatowski funds. abandon the courtship. lutionary War for granted a stipend to the 23 year Not knowing what to do, he trav- He took the advice of his school- independence. He old, who then traveled to Paris with eled to visit the governor and his mates and decided to elope; howev- decided to fi ght Aleksander Orłowski. Both tal- daughter in Sosnowice. The gov- er his attempt failed. The governor, for the freedom ented artists, they were to study at ernor was pleased to see his guest, having received advance warning, of the Ameri- the Royal Academy of Painting and as he was in search of a French tu- hid Ludwika in a castle. She was cans. Kościuszko Sculpture. Some of Kościuszko’s tor for his daughters, Ludwika and later married. was recruited in paintings still exist. The Ruins of Katarzyna. A private instructor—di- France by Silas Ancient Rome, Christ on the Cross, rect from Paris was the envy of the RETURN TO FRaNCE aNd BEN- Deane and Ben- a self-portrait, and a female nude all area. JaMIN FRaNKlIN. Kościuszko jamin Franklin attest to the artistic talent of the fu- Ludwika and Tadeusz recalled left Poland in 1775 for Dresden and and based on their ture commander of the uprising. their meetings years earlier in War- unsuccessfully tried to fi nd employ- recommendation As a foreigner he could not ap- saw. They discussed art and Lud- ment serving the Saxon Court or the Congress commissioned him as DID YOU KNOW? The house where ply for any of the French military wika expressed a desire to learn to the elector’s army. He returned to a Colonel in 1776. Kościuszko lived in Philadelphia in academies and he lacked funds nec- paint. The governor was receptive to Paris. There he met the American 1796 is now the Kościuszko Nation- essary to study engineering, but he the idea of private art lessons. Benjamin Franklin. He befriended Next month: Fortifi cations and al Memorial, and is part of the U.S. educated himself by attending lec- A secret romance developed dur- the statesman and learned of the the American Revolutionary War Park System.

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