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ESTABLISHED 1911 www.polamjournal.com MSGR. KOPACZ LEADS JOURNAL APPEAL FOR SEMINARIANS DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION AND CONTINUANCE OF POLISH AMERICAN CULTURE PAGE 6 THE TIES THAT DIVIDE • NEW DESIGNATION SOUGHT FOR LT. COL. URBAN GRAVESITE • JOHN BALIK – STILL A HERO THAD GROMADA ON POLONIA AND ITS HISTORY • CHOPIN PIANO COMPETITION ANNOUNCED • PSHF CLASS OF 2014 FDA ALLOWS BURZYNSKI TO CONTINUE • A PALM TREE GROWS IN WARSAW • WE TOLD YOU HE WAS POLISH NEWSMARK Mazowsze Cancels Bishop Mitchell T. Rozanski to Head Springfield Diocese CONFIDENCE GIVEN. Polish Prime Minister Donald North American Tour Tusk won a vote of confi dence in parliament, facing down, SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — for now at least, opponents who say he should quit over Polish Americans are a major leaked conversations between senior offi cials that embar- ethnic group in Western Massa- rassed the government. chusetts, with strong settlement In a late-night vote that was called on Tusk’s own ini- patterns stretching from Adams tiative, 237 members of parliament voted to express con- – the most Polish municipality fi dence in the government, over the 231 votes that Tusk in Massachusetts – to Deerfi eld, needed to stay in power. Hatfi eld, Hadley, Chicopee and Proposing the vote of confi dence appeared to be a tactic beyond. by Tusk to demonstrate that despite the leaked recordings With that in mind, Polish na- his coalition was solid, and reminding the opposition they tionals and Polish Americans do not have enough votes to unseat his government. alike are bound to be pleased with the selection of Bishop Mitchell T. Rozanski to suc- FOREIGN POLISH EXPERT DEVALUES ALLIANCE. NEW YORK — The Mazowsze North American ceed retiring Bishop Timothy A. Doug Bandow, senior fellow at the Cato Institute and a for- tour scheduled for November/December 2014 under the BISHOP ROZANSKI McDonnell as leader of the Ro- mer special assistant to President Ronald Reagan, says it is auspices of 2Luck Concepts has been canceled. man Catholic Diocese of Spring- role, both in devotion to their not in the United States’ best interest to be in an alliance The 65th anniversary tour production was to include fi eld – a diocese in which Poles faith and their contribution to the with Poland. high-tech projections and several new additions and re- have long played an important See “Rozanski,” page 3 In a response to a letter by Polish ambassador Ryszard gional suites were slated to join the classic standards on Schnepf, who defended the two nation’s long-standing re- the program. lationship — from the Revolutionary War to the war in Af- “The tour was to be the same length as in 2007 and ghanistan — Bandow said “Friendship and mutual trust are 2010 (four weeks), but as previous key cities such as Poland Takes Heat for CIA Prison not the same as strategic interest. Poland never has been Buffalo, Cleveland, Utica, Pittsburgh, Schenectady, STRASBOURG, France military. vital for U.S. security, even during the Cold War.” Washington, Baltimore, Boston and St. Paul could not (VOA News) — Europe’s top They claim they were cap- He said Russia is a far-lesser threat to America, interest- be secured. When replacement cities within the time- human rights court has found tured and then fl own to a secret ed in border security and respect, rather than a hegemonic frame and route could not be acquired, it became evi- Poland violated the rights of two jail run by the CIA in a Polish competitor, dedicated to global domination. Thus, says dent that the tour would have to be planned for another terrorism suspects by allowing forest, where they were tortured Bandow, Poland has no military relevance for Washington. time,” said John Luckacovic director of 2Luck Con- the U.S. Central Intelligence and mistreated. “America should maintain alliances only when doing cepts. Agency to secretly imprison The court blamed Poland for so makes Americans safer. Backing Poland against Russia Repeat engagements in major markets came through, them in the country more than a facilitating the process. It or- does not,” he said. “Instead, doing so multiplies risks fac- but almost every local presenter offered signifi cantly decade ago. dered Warsaw to pay fi nes to the ing the United States without providing any countervailing less than the previous tours, and there were problems The European Court of Hu- two men. advantages.” with air transportation assistance. man Rights says Poland violated The ruling is the fi rst time a With 100 people in the company to transport and ac- the European Convention on court has acknowledged sus- DESTROYER MAKES THIRD VISIT. The U.S.S. Oscar commodate, it did not make logistical or fi nancial sense. Human Rights by allowing ter- pects were held and tortured Austin, a guided missile destroyer, docked at Poland’s Unprecedented concessions were being considered in- rorism suspects Abd al-Rahim at so-called CIA black sites — Gdynia Naval port, part of a tour of American allies. This cluding the elimination of the orchestra or the choir, and al-Nashiri and Abu Zubaydah to under a program launched by marks the destroyer’s third visit to Poland and is at present cutting down the number of dancers. As Mazowsze is be secretly imprisoned on its ter- Washington following the Sep- part of the U.S. Navy’s Carrier Strike Group Ten. the “The State Song and Dance Ensemble of Poland,” it ritory between 2002 and 2003. tember 2011 terrorist attacks. Prior to its arrival in Gdynia, the ship visited Tallinn, did not seem feasible to continue in this line of thinking. The two are now inmates at the The United States has acknowl- Estonia, and Karlskrona, Sweden, where it participated in The company is determined to return to North Amer- Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, deten- edged the program existed, but the 42nd annual Baltic Operations Exercise. The annual ica in the near future. tion camp operated by the U.S. See “Ruling ...,” page 3 military exhibit in the Baltic Sea and the regions surround- ing it has been sponsored by the commander of the United States Naval Forces Europe since 1971. Orchard Lake Schools Icon The destroyer’s captain, Brian Diebold, has Polish roots. His great grandfather Franciszek Zacharzewski was born in Poland and emigrated to the United States in 1909. Rev. Msgr. Stanley E. Milewski Dead at 84 ORCHARD LAKE, Mich. Alumni Association national fi liations with the Catholic — On Sunday, July 6, 2014, treasurer (1958–1977); ath- Conference of Ethnic and Poland and World War I the Orchard Lake Schools letic director (1973–1977); Neighborhood Affairs, Cath- In this month’s edition of the Polish American Journal, we community suffered the loss Perpetual and Extraordinary olic League for Religious begin a sixteen part series entitled Poland and World War I of their brother and fellow Ambassador (1974–2014); Assistance to Poland, Polish (See page 9). It was a hundred years ago that Europe and the priest, Monsignor Stanley E. Orchard Lake Schools First Roman Catholic Union of world became embroiled in the most deadly war in history up Milewski, P.A., who passed Chancellor (1977-2000); America (PRCUA), Friends to that time. The Polish people and Polish Americans became on from this life at the age of Board of Regents (ex-offi cio of Polish Art, Knights of fully involved in that brutal confl ict. Though Poland did not 84. member, 1977–2000); found- Columbus, Knights of Dab- exist as a separate country at the time, most of the biggest Monsignor Milewski was er, Pope John Paul II Center rowski, and Polish American battles of the war’s Eastern Front were fought on Polish soil born on November 30, 1929 (1978); and Chancellor’s Priests Association (PAPA), and Poles were deeply affected, both as civilians and soldiers. in Detroit, Michigan, to Stan- Senate (1980–2014). to name a few. The series will cover the origins of the war, major battles ley and Jadwiga (Opanows- In addition, Milewski fur- Monsignor Milewski fought for Polish cities, treatment of Polish civilians, Polish ki). He attended St. Mary’s thered his studies at SS. Cyril is survived by his brother soldiers in the fi ght, efforts to win American support for Pol- Preparatory, Orchard Lake Portrait of Monsignor & Methodius Seminary, Or- priests of the Presbyterate of ish war relief and independence, Haller’s Army, and the Poles’ (1943–47); St. Mary’s Col- Milewski by Vianna Szabo, chard Lake, by graduating the Archdiocese of Detroit struggle and ultimate success in achieving a free and lege, Orchard Lake (B.A., from the Orchard Lake with a Master of Divinity and his Orchard Lake Schools independent Poland. 1947–51); and St. John’s Schools Collection. degree in 1975. He was also family whom often fondly re- Provincial Seminary, Plym- Lake Schools as procura- granted by Alliance College, ferred to him as “Monsignor outh (1951–55) before being tor–treasurer (1957–1977); Cambridge Springs, Pennsyl- Millie.” ordained a priest by Cardinal teacher (1957–1968); vania an Honorary Doctorate v v v Edward Mooney for the Arch- Founder’s Day committee/ of Literature in 1978 and an He laid in repose at the diocese of Detroit on June 4, chair (1957–2005); treasurer, Honorary Doctorate of The- Shrine Chapel of Our Lady 1955 and serving as associate Dabrowski Foundation; vice ology from Madonna Univer- of Orchard Lake until the pastor of St. Francis D’Assisi rector (1968–1977); Ladies sity, Livonia in 2003. celebration of his funeral Parish, Detroit (1955–57). Auxiliary national chaplain He was also very dedi- Mass, July 11. Interment was Since 1957, Monsignor (1968–2000); Ladies Day cated to church, community at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Milewski served the Orchard moderator (1970–2000); and Polonia through his af- Southfi eld. 2 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • AUGUST 2014

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Follow us on Facebook or visit us The Ties that Divide on the internet at: polamjournal.com With great dismay, I read Chris- were few and far between. There Now, multiply that by approximate- Through no fault but my own, I topher Schobert’s review of “After- were unspeakable incidents, such as ly thirty million. Anyone who tells know very little of Jewish life be- August Q Sierpieñ math” in the Buffalo News (Gusto, what is purported to have happened you they would do the “right thing,” fore World War II. I have heard sto- Im więcej praw, July 10, p. 9). in Jedwabne, but that has not yet i.e., sacrifice their life regardless of ries, and most have been positive tym więcej przestępców. Schobert’s review of the Wla- been proven to have been orches- the circumstances, is someone who ones, about good people living side- The more laws, the dyslaw Pasikowski’s film about trated by Poles alone. cannot fully appreciate the situa- by-side and respecting each other’s more criminals. Polish anti-Semitism is fair, stating What amazes me about films, tion. Unless you have a fully-loaded boundaries. Perhaps films like “Af- — Polish historical fiction writer the film is a great source of debate books, and other accounts of “Pol- Mauser pointed at your head (or that termath” strike a nerve with me Karol Bunsch (1898-1987) in Poland. Some, as the reviewer ish anti-Semitism,” is something the of someone in your family), the dis- because the entertainment industry points out, consider it an anti-Polish late Bronislaw Trzyszewski told me cussion is essentially moot. gives us very little about the Kar- 1 1943. Eleven Sisters of the propaganda film. It certainly looks years ago about authors and direc- skis, the Sendlers, the Poles named Holy Family of Nazareth that way, and I am sure many of you It is time to focus on murdered by Nazis in No- tors who interpret the war decades as Israel’s “Righteous Among the will agree. after its end: “they can say and do what we have in Nations,” and tens of thousands of wogrodek. The plot, courtesy of Wikipedia: 3 1941. Birth of Martha (Kosty- what they want, but they did not common rather than others who risked their lives to save ra) Stewart. “The film is a contemporary drama. live with Nazi rifles pointed at them, what keeps us apart. not just their Jewish neighbors, but 4 1306. King Wenceslas III of It takes place in the fictional village their children, their parents.” complete strangers as well. This, to Poland and Bohemia murdered. of Gurówka in 2001. The story be- That statement, of course, is not a But passive acts of bravery and me, is how Poles and Jews in Poland 6 FEAST OF THE TRANSFIGURATION. gins with the return of Franciszek justification for killing. But if I was should be remembered. Poles were 10 1920. Allies recognize Poland, Kalina (Ireneusz Czop) to his home- aggressive ones of hate are not the asked to give my life for a family same thing, and impassioned ar- not all barn-burning lynch mobs, Czechoslovakia and Romania. town in rural Poland after having member, I would go, hoping my sac- any more than Jews were all Rus- 11 1916. Russian army takes lived in Chicago for decades. He guments to find the truth are often Stanislawow, Poland (now Iva- rifice was not in vain. If, on the oth- tainted by emotion and misinfor- sian agents, kapos, and other turn- learns that his brother Józef (Maciej er hand, I was asked to sacrifice my coats. To perpetuate those beliefs nov Frankovsk in present-day Stuhr) is shunned by the commu- mation. Movies like “Aftermath” life for a neighbor – Jewish or other- is a disservice to the memories of Ukraine) from the Germans. nity for acquiring and displaying (“inspired by true events”) unjustly 13 1838. Birth of wise – I cannot say what I would do. those who experienced the horrors Fr. Dominic Ko- on his farmland dozens of Jewish portray Poles as Jew-hating idiots. lasinski, who builder of Polish tombstones which he discovered The penalty for helping a Jew in Na- Were there such people? Indeed; of that time. churches in Detroit. had been used by German occu- zi-occupied Poland was death. That not all Poles were angels. But that Should we forgive? Yes. Shold 1873. Birth of Jozef Haller, pying forces as paving stones in a decision, I assume, would be cir- does not give writers and directors we forget. Never. It is time to let the General of Polish units of France cumstantial: Am I jeopardizing my dead rest in peace and focus on what during World War I. (d. 1960). now abandoned road. Against the license to selectively interpret his- family’s safety by turning someone we have in common rather than 14 SAINT MAXIMILIAN KOLBE growing opposition of the town tory simply to sell books and movie 15 ASSUMPTION residents, the Kalina brothers at- in? Will they still murder my fam- tickets. Particularly not when con- what keeps us apart. Go to see “Af- also known as Matki Boskiej tempt to learn more about what ily once they have this information? tentious issues such as accusations termath” to help better understand Zielnej, Feast of the Lady of happened to the Jews of the vil- Can I buy time to give these people of murder are in the mix. The centu- the hatred Nazi Germany perpetu- the Herbs. This day is marked lage. They later realize that half the a chance to escape? How close I am ries-old relationship between Poles ated. But keep in mind that, when in Poland by a massive pilgrim- residents murdered the other half.” to these people? Are they children and Jews is far too complex to be it comes to Polish-Jewish relations, age to the Shrine of Our Lady of who need their parents? broad-brushed and certainly far too the truth — not gross generaliza- Czestochowa. First, occurrences of Poles mur- The questions go on and on, mak- delicate to warrant being told in a tions “inspired by true events” — Do Maryi Wniebowst¹pienia, dering Jews during World War II ing the decision a most difficult one. narrative “inspired by true events.” has much more to offer. miej w stodole po³owê mienia — On the Ascension of Mary have in your barn THIS MONTH IN QUOTES half of your property (har- vest). HISTORY 17 ST. HYACINTH Sw. Jacek, priest, 1257. He is AUGUST 1, 1944. The Warsaw Unrequited Love Grown Cold often depicted carrying the Uprising (powstanie warsza- “Sikorski’s comments (about “The risk of government change munity, and the Polish American Blessed Sacrament from a wskie) begins, a major World the imbalance of the U.S.-Poland can re-emerge during the next two community sees Orchard Lake as church about the be pillaged by War II operation by the Polish the Tartars. alliance) point to unsteady ties months, but for now it seems the the defender of their life and history resistance Home Army (Armia 20 1794. Greater Poland Upris- with U.S. allies. Poland is a major ruling coalition managed to push it here in the United States. In his hey- ing begins. Krajowa) to liberate Warsaw global ally for the U.S. In 2003, the into the freezer.” day, he was at everything that had from Nazi Germany. The rebel- 1980. Czeslaw Milosz receives country firmly backed the U.S.-led — ING Bank Slaski economist to do with Polonia both locally and lion was timed to coincide with Nobel Prize for Literature. coalition in Iraq. And for sticking Grzegorz Ogonek, following the nationally.” 1907. Birth of Henry Archacki, the Soviet Union’s Red Army their necks out, the Poles hoped to vote of confidence given to Polish founder of the Polish American approaching the eastern suburbs — Orchard Lake Schools Chan- receive an economic boost from the Prime Minister Donald Tusk. cellor Msgr. Thomas C. Machal- Historical Association. of the city and the retreat of Ger- U.S. in return, but instead felt most- v v v 23 1939. Signing of the ski, on Msgr. Stanley E. Milewski, Molotov- man forces. However, the Soviet ly underappreciated. Obama pushed “I am absolutely convinced that Ribbentrop Pact in Moscow, who died last month at age 84. advance stopped short, enabling to strengthen ties though, with re- our Polish partners will have to officially the Treaty of Non- v v v the Germans to regroup and newed vigor in 2011. sooner or later change their point of aggression between Germany demolish the city while defeat- “I’m going to sleep later. I’m and the Union of Soviet Social- “But by 2012, the golden age of view. They will have to come back ing the Polish resistance, which going to soak in the sun. I’m going ist Republics, also known as the relations had passed, according to to the issue of the benefits they can fought for 63 days with little out- Nazi–Soviet Pact. the Economist. And echoing Sikor- derive from cooperation with Rus- to dangle my feet in Orchard Lake. side support. The Uprising was 24 ST. BARTHOLOMEW ski’s sexual metaphor of the use- sia in the political and economic And I’m going to spend a lot of time the largest single military effort 25 1939. Signing of the Polish- less nature of the Polish-American spheres.” in the Shrine Chapel and the new taken by any European resistance British Common Defense relationship, the Economist article — Russian ambassador Alek- chapel in preparation to meet my Pact, the agreement of mutual movement during World War II. went on to say that it is ’like a com- sandr Alekseev, following a meeting Lord — and may He be a kind and military assistance between the gentle judge to me.” nations in the event either was panionable marriage where conve- of Russia’s ambassadors with Presi- attacked by some “European CORRECTION. 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Marvin Greater Hartford, Inc. honored fi ve rated combat soldier of World War G. Back, U.S. outstanding students with its Jen- II listed on Arlington National Cem- Army (ret.), co- nie Marconi-Javorski Scholarship etery’s “notable grave sites.” chair of the Matt award. Each recipient will receive To bring attention to the effort, Urban Memo- $1,000.00. Scholarship Committee the Matt Urban Memorial Com- rial Committee. co-chairs Florence Langridge and mittee is holding a wreath laying “LTC Matt Ur- Virginia Pudlo introduced the can- ceremony near Lt. Col. Urban’s ban is high on didates, and presented the checks to gravesite, Sec. 7A, Arlington, Sat., the Committee’s the following honorees: Aug. 23 at 9:30 a.m. list to be added, Tara Kowalski of Colchester is A reception will follow. so your timely URBAN currently attending the University Having his name on the list will support is very of Saint Joseph in West Hartford make it easier for Arlington visitors important and majoring in biology/pre-pharmacy. to locate the gravesite of the hero, very much appreciated.” Tara is involved in the Nutrition and learn about his remarkable com- Letters of support can be sent via Club, serves as vice-president of the bat service for our country. Lt. Col. e-mail to usarmy.pentagon.hqda- Pre-Pharmacy Club, and has been a (l. to r.): Tara Kowalski, Hannah Milewski, Kamila Orzechowski, Nathan Matt Urban, a recipient of the Medal [email protected]. member of the University of Saint Zlotnick, and Peter Zujko. of Honor, two Silver Stars, and sev- To send via USPS, mail to: Histo- Joseph soccer team. mission trip to Mexico. addition, she has been very involved en Purple Hearts, along with numer- rian — ANC Operations Arlington Hannah Milewski of Bolton will Kamila Orzechowski of with Polish Scouting. ous other medals and decorations National Cemetery Arlington VA, be attending the University of Con- Wethersfi eld will be attending the Nathan Zlotnick of Glaston- from the United States, France, and 22211. necticut at Storrs and is as yet unde- University of Saint Joseph in West bury will be attending Northeast- Belgium. To learn more, visit matturban- cided about her major. A 2014 grad- Hartford majoring in pharmacy. A ern University in Boston, majoring An Arlington Committee is cur- memorialcommittee.com, or con- uate of Bolton High School, Hannah 2014 graduate of Wethersfi eld High in engineering. A 2014 graduate of rently in the process of revising tact committee co-chair Col. Ches- has been an extremely-successful School, Kamila’s extracurricular Glastonbury High School, Nathan their list of “notable” graves, so ter Szczotka at (313) 278-3895. The honor student and athlete, while activities include junior varsity and has pursued a rigorous program of now is an opportune time to accom- group also has a page on Facebook. being committed to the service of varsity fi eld hockey, choir, piano, studies each year, especially in math others. Her church involvement has and dance. Enrolled in Polish lan- and science at the AP or honors lev- Rozanski: Grew up in Fells Point included volunteering at a Hartford guage school since the age of six, el. He has also committed himself to continued from cover Fells Point section before his family inner-city church, working at a food she has continued her studies of the participating in soccer, volunteering region’s farming and manufacturing moved to neighboring Dundalk. pantry serving the Manchester Area language and culture by attending in multiple high school clubs, and heritage. Rozanski attended Catholic Conference of Churches, teaching Polish Saturday School and also working a part-time job. Rozanski will be the region’s schools his whole life, including the Bible school, and participating in a serving as a teacher’s assistant. In Peter Zujko of West Hartford ninth bishop since the diocese was Catholic University of America and will be attending Rochester Institute created in 1870 and the fi rst bish- its Theological College, where he Ruling is Embarrassing Says Komorowski of Technology in Rochester, New op with Polish roots, according to received seminary training. York majoring in engineering/ro- continued from cover have implications for Guantanamo church offi cials. To date, at least On Nov. 24, 1984, he was or- botics. A 2014 graduate of Conard has not named the countries that co- Bay trials against terrorism suspects seven of the region’s eight bishops dained as a priest of the Archdiocese High School, Peter has enjoyed high operated with it. like al-Nashiri. He is accused of or- have had Irish backgrounds, in- of Baltimore during a ceremony at scholastic honors and extra-curricu- Lawyers for the two suspects and chestrating an attack on a U.S. war- cluding McDonnell, a native New the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen. lar activities of robotics, Table Ten- rights groups hailed the ruling. ship in 2000 that killed 17 American Yorker who took over the reins in On Aug. 24, 2004, he was installed nis Club, astronomy, computer, and Poland’s Foreign Ministry said sailors. 2004. Canon law requires a bishop as auxiliary bishop of the Baltimore Engineering Club. He has been de- its legal experts need to fully ex- The court ordered Poland to pay to retire at age 75, and McDonnell archdiocese. At the time, he was the scribed as a quiet and refl ective stu- amine the ruling before comment- al-Nashiri 100,000 euros (about reached that age in December 2012. country’s youngest Catholic bishop dent who passionately engages in ing. But President Bronislaw Ko- $135,000 USD) in damages and Rozanski, 55, can serve the dio- in the nation’s oldest Catholic dio- activities related to engineering and morowski called it “embarrassing.” 130,000 (about $175,000 USD) eu- cese for a good two decades before cese. mathematics and expresses a par- The court also said Poland’s own ros to Zubaydah. he must formally resign. For now, Rozanski is also co-chairman of ticular fl air for experimentation and investigation into the allegations is Poland’s foreign ministry said though, it’s a fresh start in a new the Polish National Catholic-Roman innovation. Peter has great potential ineffective. a decision had not yet been taken city for the native of Baltimore, Catholic dialogue. and the makings of a well-rounded Rights experts say the ruling may about an appeal. who lived in the city’s multiethnic scientist or engineer. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL FOUNDATION

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INTERNATIONAL Polonia and Its History by Dr. Thaddeus V. Gromada deputy-chairman of the Fisheries ish Book Collection , Orchard Lake, American Polonia has existed since Moscow Denies Mich.; Polish Institute of Arts & 1976 now called Instytut Badań Committee, and Barbara Kudryc- Many Polish Americans have no Involvement Sciences of America (PIASA) New nad Polonią i Duszpasterstwem. It ka and Danuta Jazłowiecka were difficulty understanding that- Po York, N.Y.; and Pilsudski Institute not only published books by Rev. MOSCOW — Russia has de- chosen as vice-chairs at the Com- land’s history and culture are worth of America , New York, N.Y.); and Mieczysła Krąpiec, Rev. Piotr Taras, nied any involvement in the Pol- mittee on Employment and Social studying if they are to retain their four in Poland (Archiwum Nowych- Rev. Bolesław Kumor, etc., but also ish tape scandal. Russian For- Affairs and Justice committee’s Polish identity. But, unfortunately, Warsaw; Archives of the Polish Em- a journal Studia Polonijne. These eign Minister Sergey Lavrov respectively. they do not show much interest or igration, Toruń; Polish Emigrant Pe- Polonia centers understand that the says disparaging comments about Other Poles in service include: inclination to study the history of riodical in Poznań and Dom Polonia history of Polish Americans is also the U.S.-Polish ties allegedly Ryszard Legutko, vice-chair- the Polish American ethnic group. Archives in Pultusk). part of the history of Poland. made by Poland’s foreign minister man at Foreign Affairs; Tomasz Yet, no ethnic group can survive if it showed “political realism.” Poręba, vice-chair on the Tourism suffers from historical amnesia. In one of the leaked conversa- and Transport committee; Janusz Polish immigrants began to settle tions released by a Polish maga- Wojciechowski, vice-chair on the in the United States in significant zine, Foreign Minister Radek Agriculture and Rural Develop- numbers in the 1850s, (Panna Ma- Sikorski was heard denounc- ment committee; and former Pol- ria, Texas 1854; Polonia, Wisconsin ing the alliance with the U.S. as ish foreign minister Anna Fotyga few years later) which means that worthless and describing it in ob- will lead the sub-committee on the American Polonia has a history scene terms. Security and Defense. that goes back more than century Polish Prime Minister Donald Ryszard Czarnecki was elected and a half. These historical experi- Tusk suggested foreign interests as one of 14 deputy presidents of ences are not only important for our might have been involved in the the European Parliament. self-understanding, but they are im- eavesdropping. He did not name portant for a better understanding any country, but said businessmen of the general history of the United trading coal and gas from Russia Compares Russia to States. After all the early Polish im- were being investigated. Hitler’s Germany migrants helped create a modern in- KIEV (Window on Eurasia) — dustrial America working hard in the Poles Design “Most “Putin’s Russia has already long steel mills,, mines, stockyards and Beautiful Stamp” been a Reich” much like Hitler’s factories and at the same built ma- ture, nearly institutionally-complete ASIAGO, Italy (PAP) — A Germany. But ordinary Russians communities with a parish at their To date, most research has focused on large urban centers like Chicago, Polish stamp won the Grand Prix now, like ordinary Germans 75 heart, that supported a wide range of Milwaukee, Buffalo and Detroit and omited middle- and small-sized cit- for the most beautiful stamp in years ago, have not taken note institutions. And they did it without ies and towns in New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Vermont, the world of 2013 at the 44th In- of the fact, because — so far — a government safety network that Connecticut, New York. (Above). A young Polish boy identified as “John- ternational Philatelic Art Awards. the state’s repressive attentions exists today, namely social security, nie Yellow” picks berries in Maryland. He is in a family of agricultural mi- The winning design was re- have not been directed primar- unemployment and health benefits, grants who traveled to Mississippi for harvesting and the Gulf of Mexico leased by national postal services ily at them, said Vitaly Portnikov, etc. As Tad Radzilowski said some for oyster farming during the winter months. More data is needed on the company Poczta Polska to mark a Ukrainian commentator who earlier lived in Moscow for two years ago, “Polish Americans es- history of Poles in the Sun Belt. the 455th anniversary of the foun- tablished a model of liveable urban dation of the then Royal Post in decades. He said he reached this THERE WAS ONCE A LACK of MORE TO BE DONE. Yes, consid- bitter and unexpected conclusion neighborhoods and built some of Poland. the most beautiful churches in the books and other printed publications erable progress has been made in The stamp shows a section of because the Russian Investigation about Polonia but that is not the case Polish American studies, but there Committee has announced plans ugliest industrial areas in the United an oak trunk with growth rings States.” today. They are now available in is still much to be done. Most of marking the centuries of existence to interview all citizens of Ukraine both English and Polish. So there is the past research focused primarily of the Polish postal service. who are on the territory of the no good reason why Polish Ameri- on large urban centers like Chicago, Russian Federation. KNOW THYSELF. Sadly, many Artist Agnieszka Sancevicz Polish Americans still do not have cans or their compatriots in Poland Milwaukee, Buffalo and Detroit and created the design. much respect for their history. They should continue to be uninformed omited middle- and small-sized cit- The Royal Post was founded by Obscure Gravesite simply underestimate the contribu- about Polonian history. In America ies and towns in New Jersey, Ohio, King Sigismund Augustus (Zyg- Found in Peru tions that were made by Polonians. we have the works of historians Pennsylvania, Maryland, Vermont, munt August) in 1558, and was AREQUIPA, Peru (Polskie When some years ago I began re- and social scientists such as Hel- Connecticut, New York, etc. initially chiefly used by the mon- Radio) — Archaeologists from searching the important role of a ena Znaniecka Lopata, Frank Ren- arch to maintain correspondence the University of Wroclaw have Polish American leader in New kiewicz, John Bukowczyk, Joseph YOU CAN HELP. An additional with relatives in Italy. uncovered 150 graves of a little Jersey politics in the early decades Wieczerzak, Stanislaus Blejwas, challenge for scholars will be to in- known community that inhabited of the 20th century (Paul Supiński Daniel Buczek, James Pula, Donald clude in their research Polish Amer- Buzek, Siekierski, the Atacama Desert prior to the of Jersey City) I found that there Pienkos, Thomas Napierkowski and icans in suburbia and in the sun belt Among EU Leadership 7th century AD. were hardly any sources available to many others. In addition, there are states like Florida, California, Ari- periodicals like the Polish Ameri- zona, the Carolinas, etc. So writing BRUSSELS — Poles have “These burials are of the virtu- a researcher today. Not one Polish ally unknown people who inhab- American organization in New Jer- can Studies published since 1944 a more balanced and inclusive syn- earned greater position in the next by the Polish American Historical thesis of the Polish American expe- ited the area before the expansion sey was concerned about preserving administration of the European Association and The Polish Review rience will not be easy. It will require of the Tiwanaku civilization,” said historical records such as letters, Parliament (EP). published by the Polish Institute of not only more research scholars but Professor Jozef Szykulski. newspapers, souvenir books, and Jerzy Buzek, a former EP presi- Arts & Sciences of America since also the help and cooperation of or- The graves had been dug in so on. No one seemed to care that a dent was selected as chairperson 1956. A special expanded bicenten- dinary Polish Americans. Individu- the sand, with no stone structures, repository had not been established, of the Industry, Research and En- nial issue on Polish Americans (Vol. als and organizations in Polonia will meaning that they were highly dif- and that much of the raw material of ergy committee. Czeslaw Sieki- XXI No.3, 1976) edited by Thad- be needed in every state to docu- erski was appointed head of the ficult to locate, but as a result had Polonia’s history in New Jersey had been lost through neglect and still deus V. Gromada and Eugene Kle- ment every aspect of their Polish Committee for Agriculture, and not been looted by robbers over ban appeared as well as a volume experience and then place the docu- former EU regions commissioner the centuries. others are in danger of being lost. This appalling situation that exists on Polish-American Community mentation in a proper depository. Danuta Huebner was chosen to “Items found in individual Life: A Survey of Research by Irwin If such a depository does not exist lead the Committee on Constitu- graves indicate that the people al- in New Jersey no doubt exists in other states as well. T. Sanders and Ewa T. Morawska. in your state, then it might be well tional Affairs. ready had a clear social division,” Both research projects were funded to follow the example of Maryland Jaroslaw Walesa was elected as Szykulski noted. But the situation regarding the preservation of Polonia’s past may by a grant from the Rockefeller Polonia which helped create an “Ar- not be so bleak everywhere, espe- Foundation. chives of Maryland Polonia” main- cially after one reads the special is- In Poland, since the 1970s two tained at the University of Maryland POLISH AMERICAN sue of Polish American Studies Vol. important centers of Polish Ameri- in Baltimore.www.langsdale.ubalt. LX, No.1, 2003 which was guest can studies have existed: one, at the edu. The University archivists are CULTURAL CENTER edited by Dr. Anna Jaroszyńska- Jagiellonian University in Krakow, encouraging Polonian Maryland- Kirchmann, professor of history and the other at Catholic University ers to donate newspaper clippings, 308 WALNUT STREET Eastern Connecticut University in Lublin, known in Polish as KUL brochures, correspondence, souve- PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 and Joel Wurl, curator, Immigra- (Katolicki Uniwersytet w Lublinie). nir books, photographs, etc. There tion History Archives, University The Polonia Institute of the Jagiel- is no reason why similar Polonian (215) 922-1700 lonian University (now called In- archives could not be established by When You’re in Philadelphia’s Historic of Minnesota. The issue contains articles describing Polish Ameri- stytut Amerykanistyki i Studiów other state universities. District, Visit The Polish American can archival holdings at thirteen Polonijnych) published a series Time has come for Polish Ameri- Cultural Center Museum Exhibit Hall locations: nine in the United States of books on American Polonia by cans to become a more confident, Featuring Polish History and Culture (Central Connecticut State Univer- such scholars as Grzegorz Babiński, expressive, and demonstrative OPEN 10:00 a.m. TO 4:00 p.m. • FREE ADMISSION sity, New Britain, Conn.; Hoover Adam Wałaszek, Andrzej Brozek, group, determined to retain its iden- January through April • Monday to Friday Institution, Stanford, Calif.; Pol- Andrzej Pilch, Dorota Praszałowicz tity and ensure its survival. Knowl- May through December • Monday to Saturday ish Museum of America, Chicago; and many others. 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IN RETROSPECT / Richard Poremski Statue of World War II “Soldier Bear” Wojtek Unveiled KRAKOW — A statue to Wojtek, BEDNARCZYK PAP/JACEK PHOTO: John Balik – Still a Hero Poland’s “soldier bear,” has been by Richard Poremski the stalls, the streets around the market were crammed erected in Krakow to mark the 70th BALTIMORE —So John Balik saw the sun rise here with carriages loaded with everything from food and anniversary of the Battle of Monte on October 26, 1898, but he did not live to see it set on flowers to live chickens and game. Women and children Cassino. this fateful day of his life. The epitaph on his tombstone would scurry about with their baskets in hand looking The statue of the unlikely war in St. Stanislaus Cemetery is brief but eloquent: for the needs of the family before the crowds became hero Wojtek the Bear has been too unbearable. erected in Krakow’s Jordan Park, ERECTED BY CITIZENS Into this lively scene came alongside a number of busts of na- OF BALTIMORE. Mr. Eckles, unloading some tional heroes including Wojtek’s IN MEMORY OF kerosene at Broadway and commander, General Wladyslaw JOHN BALIK. Fleet St. His team of three Anders. BORN IN POLAND 1856, horses was left unattended for Wojtek the Bear joined the army KILLED IN BALTIMORE, a brief time, but long enough as a cub in Iran, and quickly became OCT. 26, 1898. for something to frighten a favorite with soldiers. He was the WHILE STRIVING TO SAVE them, sending them on a mad official mascot of the 22nd - Artil OTHERS FROM THREE dash towards the mass of peo- lery Company, and helped carry live RUNAWAY HORSES DRAWING ple milling around the market. shells and other ammunition. He A HEAVY WAGON. John saw this impending trag- was partial to a beer and the occa- Statue of Wojtek. ---- edy unfolding before his eyes, sional cigarette, which he ate. FOR STRANGERS, A HUMBLE the wild horses charging, chil- After he was demobilized, Scotland, where he died in 1963. LABORER WENT TO HIS dren playing in the street and Wojtek retired in Edinburgh Zoo in The unveiling of the statue co- DEATH. people running for their lives. incided with the BY STRANGERS, HIS BRAVE He did the unthinkable, run- 70th anniversary DEED IS THUS KEPT IN ning towards the horses in an of the Battle of REMEMBRANCE. attempt to divert them before Monte Cassino they got to the children. in southern Italy Balik’s memorial was re- In this he was successful, which saw 55,000 dedicated April 13, 2002 by the but the crowd was stunned allied soldiers, Baltimore County Genealogi- to see him overpowered by including Poles, cal Society Eastern European the animals, knocked to the killed or injured, Interest Group. The marker PHOTO: RICHARD POREMSKI ground and run over by the along with 20,000 was uncovered by member Tom Bocek, who with Di- heavy load. He was taken to the University Hospital German casual- ane Lasek researched the stories that were printed in the where he died. ties. Baltimore Guide and the Dundalk Eagle newspapers. The next day the papers hailed the heroic deed of Wojtek enjoying a snack from a soldier. Here is Bocek’s speech at the rededication: John Balik. In the ensuing weeks there were letters to We know very little of the life of John Balik. the papers and a call for a suitable monument to be Gifted Pianists to Convene at From the paucity of records available we know that erected in his honor. he was born in Poland about 1856 and traveled alone The Rev. Dr. William Lord led this effort and a stone Chopin Piano Competition, October 25 to Baltimore on the German ship Dresden, arriving on was set at his resting place in St. Stanislaus Cemetery NEW YORK — This year’s Preliminaries are free and open July 28, 1891. We pick up his life only on the last day. on the third Saturday in March 1899. The last sentence Chopin Piano Competition will be to the public on Fri., Oct. 24 at Leaving his residence at 808 South Bond Street reads: “His brave deed is thus kept in remembrance.” held Sat., Oct. 25 at 10:00 p.m. at 10:00 a.m. early on that Friday, October 21, 1898 he headed to It is to fulfill that thought that we have gathered here the Kosciuszko Foundation. It fea- For more information, visit work in the area of the Fells Point Market. At about the this morning for a re-dedication of this monument to a tures the most gifted young pianists, www.thekf.org/programs/competi- same time Frederick Eckles had hitched up his team of man who unselfishly laid down his life for his fellow who compete in a program featuring tions/chopin/. horses, and pulled a heavy load of kerosene out of the man. No person, city or nation can ask more of a fellow Chopin, Szymanowski, and many yard at the Standard Oil Co. John went over to Boston citizen than the inspiring deed of John Balik. It is just other talented composers of various POLISH-ENGLISH St. towards Fells Point. that we keep his memory as bright today as it was over eras and styles. The market at the end of last century was quite dif- a hundred years ago. The Chopin Piano Competition TRANSLATOR ferent than it is today. It was much larger and more open Rest In Peace and Valor, John Balik was established in 1949, in honor • Official documents, letters, to the elements. The widest portion extended to Thames v v v of the hundredth anniversary of the St. and was bustling with merchants and shoppers from e-mails, etc. He has long gone to his eternal reward, but he cer- death of Frederic Chopin. • Reasonable rates. all over the area. Besides the vendors who operated from tainly is not forgotten. Over the years, many outstand- • Fast, reliable service by e-mail ing musicians have been associated or regular mail. with the competition including Van • Translation to/from other POLONIA PLACES / Greg Witul Cliburn, Ian Hobson, and Murray languages available as well. • Over 35 years experience Perahia. Today, the Chopin Compe- working with genealogists, attor- tition continues to encourage gifted neys, businesses, film-makers, young pianists to further their stud- government, medical profes- Pulaski Park in Elmira, New York ies and to perform the works of Pol- sionals, etc. ered at West Center Street the general flanked by the White Ea- ish composers. Park for picnics, sport- gle on the left and the Coat of Arms ANDY GOLEBIOWSKI This year’s competition features 109 Rosemead Lane ing activities, or just to be of the United States on the right. Jury Chair Roy F. Eaton, the winner Cheektowaga, NY 14227 outside. In the late 1960s Underneath and to the right of the of the inaugural competition and a (716) 892-5975 the Polish community that profile, Grybos included a rising sun top prize of $5,000. [email protected] lived in the area began peti- with thirteen stars framing the im- tioning the City Council to age. This entire scene stood above a rename the park in honor of timeline of Pulaski’s life that includ- STERLING SILVER JEWELRY the great Polish-American ed the year of his birth, his arrival in general, Casimir Pulaski. American and his valiant death. A Spearheading this effort The plaque was dedicated Octo- B D E was Stanley Klobuchowski, ber 11, 1972. On Sunday, October C a well known local baseball 7, 1973 a celebration that included legend and leader of Elmi- a parade around Elmira’s Polish ra’s Democratic Party. neighborhood, was held as the for- F On Monday, October 19, mal dedication of Pulaski Park. G I 1970 the Elmira City Coun- H cil passed an ordinance renaming the West Center Street Park to Pulaski Park. J K Although the 10-acre park with a pool, softball diamond, basketball court and playground was al- ALL SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE • All items are Sterling Silver. Center and Davis Sts. ready well developed when All these items are available in 14 kt. gold • Please contact us for pricing. Elmira, New York it was renamed, Klobuchowski felt Status: Open one piece was missing, a monument DESCRIPTION GOLDEN LION JEWELRY If you are driving from Manhat- at the entrance to the park dedicated A. Polish Princess...... $7.00 P.O. BOX 199 tan to Niagara Falls, and you are to Pulaski. For the next three years B. #1 Babcia (Script)...... $8.00 PORT READING, NJ 07064 taking Route 17 to get there, your he worked diligently to raise the C. #1 Babcia (Block)...... $8.00 (908) 862-1927 half way point will be one of New $3,500 needed for the tribute. With D. Small Eagle...... $12.00 E. Medium Eagle...... $14.00 [email protected] York State’s many smaller Polonias the funds in hand, Klobuchowski F. Large Eagle...... $15.00 • Add $5.00 S&H — Elmira. The Polish neighborhood hired local Polish American artist G. Large Heavy Eagle...... $35.00 on the city’s north side is held up by and onetime chief Design Engineer • Prices subject to change H. Extra Heavy Eagle...... $40.00 • Allow 10-14 days for delivery. If not three tent pole locations: St. Casimir for American LaFrance, Jan Gry- I. #1 Mamusia (Block)...... $12.00 satisfied, return for refund within Parish complex; White Eagle Club; bos, to craft the monument’s plaque. J. #1 Tatus (Block)...... $12.00 15 days. and Pulaski Park. Grybos’ design called for a K. #1 Ciocia (Block)...... $12.00 • N.J. residents must add 7% sales For much of the 20th century, the bronze plate headed with the park’s The plaque gives a brief outline of Tie Tacks of D, E, ...... $19.00/$21.00 tax. 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RELIGION / Benjamin Fiore, S.J. Before Passing, Gen. Jaruzelski Reconciled with Church Two weeks prior to his death, ones.” last year and Fr. Adam Zak, S.J. year will be its focus on assisting Buffalo’s WKBW-TV Ch. 7 and the Gen. Wojciech Jaruzelsi (in- was named child protection officer. Polonia in the United States. The recipes are available at www.odbtv. set), who seized control of Poland VATICAN ACTS IN CHILD ABUSE The Polish church established prin- League will fund scholarships and org. On a previous show, Fr. Seil and attempted CASE. The Vatican defrocked Arch- ciples for preventing cases of pedo- formation programs for clergy and welcomed Fr. Michael Burzyn- to suppress bishop Jόzef Wesołowski, former philia and set out guidelines for care laity in both the United States and ski of St. Gualbert R.C. Parish with brutal- ambassador to the Dominican Re- of victims, canonical procedures Poland. (See below). in Cheektowaga, N.Y., on a pro- ity the Solidar- public, for sexually abusing boys for handling accusations and abuse gram focused on bones. While Fr. ity Union move- while serving there. Laicization is related formation program for semi- HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO… St. Burzynski discussed his extensive ment, received the harshest penalty the Church can narians. Philomena Parish in Franklinville, collection of saints’ relics and their the last rites enact against a cleric. This means he N.Y., celebrating the 50th year of its importance in the Catholic faith, Fr. of the church. can no longer perform priestly du- MASS TO RECALL UPRISING. church building. Fr. Henry J. Ro- Seil prepared osso bucco, an Italian After his death ties or present himself as a priest. The Sixth Annual Celebration hon- manowski as pastor then, dedicated dish made from braised veal shanks. from a stroke In Poland, the Catholic Church oring Our Lady of Częstochowa will the building in 1964 to replace the his funeral Mass was celebrated by has held a penitential service for be held in remembrance of the 70th original 1875 structure. The parish FAUSTINA ON STAGE. Leon- Bishop Jόzef Guzdek of the Polish victims of sexual abuse by priests, Anniversary of the Warsaw Upris- began as a missionary church 140 ardo Defilippis, founder of St. Military Ordinariate. No Church fig- after calls for more action to curb ing, Tues., Aug. 26, at St. Paul’s Ca- years ago. Luke productions, created “Faus- ures were present at his interment in molestation in the country. Bishop thedral in Pittsburgh. At 6:30 p.m., STO LAT TO… Msgr. John Jenik, tina: Messenger of Divine Mercy,” Warsaw’s most hallowed cemetery. Piotr Libera of Płock stated dur- Radosław Fizek will perform Polish who along with two other New York a one-woman, two-hour show that “What a very odd but beautiful ing the service at the Jesuit church patriotic selections. The 7:00 p.m. Archdiocesan priests was named tells the story of St. Faustina Kow- thing, that the head of the govern- in Krakόw: “As bishops, we must mass will be celebrated by the Most auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese alska. The play shows the joys and ment which was at war with the admit that, instead of putting the Reverend David A. Zubik. of New York. After seminary train- great struggles the saint endured in Church should in the end be rec- good of children in first place, we For information, call the Polish ing, bishop-designate Jenik stud- her life as a mystic, interwoven with onciled with the church,” said Fr. too often allowed ourselves to be Falcons at (800) 535-2071, or visit ied Spanish language and culture the story of healing and forgive- Raymond Gawronski, S.J. “That’s deceived by the fraud, duplicity and polishfalcons.org. in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and holds a ness in the life of a young woman cause to ring the bells of glory, isn’t denial mechanisms of perpetrators master’s in education from Fordham who learns about Divine Mercy. In it?” of the crime of pedophilia.” ANNUAL CATHOLIC LEAGUE University. 2000, St. John Paul II canonized Sr. “I don’t think people mind hav- The Vatican Nuncio, Archbishop APPEAL. Msgr. Matthew Kopacz Faustina, instituted the feast of the ing the holy Mass for his salvation,” Celestino Migliore, and Archbish- joined Bishop Andrew Wypych, COOKING SUDANESE CUISINE. Divine Mercy, and helped to spread said Fr. Piotr Mozdyniewicz, of the op Wojciech Polak of Gniezno also national director of the Catholic Fr. Ron Sajdak of the RC Diocese devotion to the Divine Mercy image Archdiocese of Krakόw, “but on the attended the Mass. A conference on League for Religious Assistance to of Buffalo and director of ROTA: and chaplet. The play will tour the other side, it was difficult for many child abuse at the Jesuit Academy the Church in Poland, in thanking Reaching Out to Africa ministry, United State through next spring. people to understand why he was adjacent to the church heard Cardi- the loyal supporters of the annual joined Fr. Paul Seil and Sokiri buried with such great honors.” nal Dziwisz declare that there is no appeal and in calling attention to the Sokiri on Fr. Seil’s TV cooking NEW BELL IN WAWEL CASTLE. While he agreed that the conver- place in the priesthood or religious tremendous force in peoples’ lives show “Our Daily Bread.” They Krakόw’s Stanisław Cardinal Dzi- sion was surprising, he added, “This life for people who harm children. as a result of the ministry of the made kisra, a spongy flatbread or wisz blessed a new bell at Wawel is great. There is more joy from An anti-abuse training program for Church in Poland. A new dimension crepe made from sorghum flour, Castle named in honor of St. John one repentant sinner, than the other priests and religious was launched to the mission of the League this and nyagua. The program aired on Paul II. Buffalo Diocese Launches its 70th Anniversary Catholic League Appeal by Msgr. Matthew Kopacz to semi- stitutions in Poland. Diocesan Coordinator naries in The time has come for His Excel- Catholic League R o m e lency Bishop Andrew P. Wypych, or Paris. the new Executive Director of Our diocesan parishes and many T h o s e the Catholic League, the National others have been collecting funds priests, to- Board of Directors and priest-dioc- for the past seventy years to assist day some esan coordinators not only to reflect the Roman Catholic Church in Po- of them on the past but to develop a roadmap land as it sought to sustain itself b i s h - for the future. How can we broaden through the years of World War II ops, now our definition and understanding of and then under Communist oppres- serve the the mission of the Catholic League sion. Much has changed since then C h u r c h — not only for Poland but also for and the Catholic League is respond- across the the needs of Polonia in the United ing to those changing times. g l o b e . States. For years the Catholic League W h e n M S G R . M A T T H E W When the founders of the Catho- KOPACZ, P.A. Buffalo for Religious assistance to Poland, s p e c i a l Diocese Coordinator, lic League adopted a constitution in has fulfilled one of it’s missions by n e e d Catholic League. 1944 they listed twelve specific pur- responding to the bishops of Poland arises the poses and the first was “To spread, request to help provide advanced League also responds to the requests foster and strengthen the principles CELEBRATING AN ACHIEVEMENT! When a student-priest finally re- educational opportunities for its tal- of bishops seeking help for hospi- of the Catholic faith among Catho- ceives his doctorate degree, there is a good reason to celebrate. ented priests. They would be sent tals, organizations and Catholic in- much too small to begin the venture. 2014 CATHOLIC LEAGUE APPEAL The committee then planned for a Formative Assembly to take place in “LIGA KATOLICKA” the diocese of Buffalo with a broad RELIGIOUS ASSISTANCE TO POLAND representation of Polish-American priests and laity. Thus, the birth of Your contribution will fund: the Catholic League for Religious • PONTIFICAL INSTITUTE IN ROME Assistance to Poland organization. • PONTIFICAL COLLEGE IN ROME Now it is our turn and responsi- • CHARITABLE AID TO NEEDY bility to build upon this rich tradi- CATHOLIC INSTITUTIONS IN POLAND tion of faith, new evangelization • SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PRIESTS AND LAITY and charity. The torch has been • FORMATION PROGRAMS placed in the hands of the clergy and FOR LAY LEADERSHIP laity of the present generation. We • MISSIONARY WORK OF THE RELIGIOUS hope and pray we will receive your support through prayer, interest and GOD BLESS YOU! • BOG ZAPŁAC! contribution. In the words of Bishop Wypych, “Individually we can do MY GIFT THIS YEAR IS IN MEMORY OF: some things but together we can do great things.” THE PRIESTS’ DINING ROOM in the Pontifical College, Rome. I will be most grateful for your q $100 q $50 q $25 q other XII asked for sympathy with ac- support in the August, 2014 Catho- lics of Polish descent.” It is our hope tion. Along with the bishops of the lic League Appeal — throughout the NAME that we can formulate new vision United States, Poles organized and eight county diocese of Buffalo. Our diocese has always been on top in ADDRESS and an action plan. sent material aid to Poland wherever At the onslaught of World War possible. this cause, nationally. No matter in CITY STATE ZIP II, Pope Pius XII proclaimed to the In April, 1943, Bishop Stephen what part of the diocese you reside, world in his encyclical, “Summi we need you — you are the key to PHONE Woznicki, Auxiliary of Detroit, in- Pontificatus,” “Poland for it’s fideli- vited a small group of about ten the success of this Appeal. q CHECK HERE IF YOU WISH YOUR GIFT TO BE ANONYMOUS ty to the Church and for it’s services clergy from Buffalo, Chicago and I entrust all our efforts to the in- in the defense of Christian Civiliza- Detroit to his rectory to discuss if tercession of the Blessed Mother of MAIL TO: MSGR. MATTHEW KOPACZ, P.A. tion, written in indelible characters an organization for religious aid to Czestochowa. May we work tire- COORDINATOR in the annals of history has a right to Poland could be possible or just a lessly to reflect the face of Christ. CATHOLIC LEAGUE the generous and brotherly sympa- Be assured all contributors will be 160 CABLE ST., BUFFALO, NY 14206 hopeless dream. No one doubted the thy of the whole world.” Pope Pius need but all felt that their group was remembered in prayer. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • AUGUST 2014 www.polamjournal.com 7

HAPPENINGS: CHICAGO STYLE / Geraldine Balut Coleman After 30 Years… Fireworks in Hamtramck HAMTRAMCK, Michigan — American Association (PAA). Each ing great food, an excellent variety The thought of having a fireworks year, the Women’s Shelter provides of beverages, and fantastic live mu- display in Hamtramck, Michigan approximately 180 victims of do- sic by the Slowianie Band. There was unlikely, because of budget mestic violence, women and their were additional opportunities to constraints. This blue-collar, multi- children, a place to seek assistance help Dar Secra through interesting cultural city with strong Polish his- and create positive changes in their and exciting raffle and silent auction torical ties, just could not spend the lives. However, roughly 50% of items. A special thanks to TV Polvi- approximately $50,000 needed for those served are also in need of tem- son for coming aboard to document a July 4th fireworks extravaganza. porary and safe shelter. Thanks to this successful event – all intended And so, for more than 30 years, the generosity of the Law Offices to help children in need. there were no fireworks lighting up of Robert Groszek, the PAA was the skies over Hamtramck. That all ANOTHER POL- changed this past July 5th. ISH LINK AT Destination America, part of LYRIC. In the the Discovery Channel network, June 2014 is- launched its second national es- sue of the Pol- say contest called, “Red, White John Dropchuk and Mayor Karen ish American and You.” It teamed up with USA Majewski. Journal, readers WEEKEND to announce the two languages. With over 25% of our styles.” This was the 1960s Chicago had the opportu- city winners of its contest. Out of residents living below the federal Imagists style of painting, celebrat- nity to read about more than 2,500 essay submissions, poverty line, a contest like “Red, ed in many museums throughout the “The Passen- the winners were Prescott, Arizona, White and You” could be the only world. ger,” an opera by and Hamtramck, Michigan. fireworks many see this July 4th. The Paschke paintings which Mieczyław Wein- Hamtramck’s winning essayist The Hamtramck Fire Department are on display include “Ameri- berg, that will was firefighter, John Dropchuk. is entering this contest on behalf of can Sueno,” “Accordion Man” have its premiere The prize: gigantic fireworks! What our residents, whom we feel deserve (above) and “Canal Cinco.” Exhibi- during Chicago made this event so special for Ham- this celebration. 2014 marks our tion paintings will be changed pe- Lyric Opera’s tramck was that there was no money 100th Anniversary and we would 60th anniversary riodically. Paschke’s “Luna Negra” Aldermen John Arena and Ariel Reboyras. in its budget for such a costly event. love to celebrate with a community painting has been transferred to a season. Lyric Op- This city has always been a city of we feel is a true representation of film wrap, and has been installed as able to introduce its plan to sup- era of Chicago has now announced immigrants, first from Poland and America. Hamtramck truly is Des- a mural on the side of the building. porters to make this shelter a reality. that it will premiere two additional the Ukraine; a city filled with Polish tination: America.” A colorful mural that features sev- Polish–speaking immigrant women operas as part of its community- delis, dry goods stores, restaurants, For some residents, it was the eral of Paschke’s works was put up often seek this assistance from the based program, Lyric Unlimited churches, and schools. first REAL fireworks display they last year on the walls of a railroad PAA because language barriers Initiative. The two additional operas According to the 2010 Ameri- witnessed. For others, it was search- viaduct in the 5100 block of West hinder them from finding adequate will be presented in hopes of con- can Community Survey, the city’s ing their memories of over 30 years Lawrence Avenue, next to the Co- help elsewhere. The PAA remains necting with a wider audience. The foreign-born population stood at ago. Happy 4th of July and Happy pernicus Center in Chicago. the only human services organiza- first production,The “ Property,” 41.1%, making it Michigan’s most 100th Anniversary to the Ham- The Ed Paschke Art Center tion in the United States that pro- is a klezmer opera; and the second internationally-diverse city. As of tramck Fire Department. Sto lat was established by the Ed Paschke vides a comprehensive and effective is the child-oriented, “Second Na- the 2010 U.S. Census, Hamtramck’s and dziękuję bardzo, John Drop- Foundation and funded by the Rabb range of bi-cultural and bi-lingual ture.” The musical score of “The 22,423 residents are 14.5 % Polish chuk and Hamtramck’s firefighters, Foundation. The goal of the Rabb services for the Polish community. Property” is composed by Los An- descent, 19% African American, for making this all possible. Foundation is to aid underserved The evening’s hostesses were Jen- geles-based Polish composer, Wlad 15% Bangladeshi, 24% Arab (most- communities such as Jefferson Park, nifer Groszek and Jill Arena. John Marhulets, with a libretto by Steph- ly Yemeni), and approximately 10% ED PASCHKE ART CENTER the Polish immigrant community of Arena, 45th Ward Alderman, and anie Fleischmann and Eric Einhorn. Yugoslavian. OPENS. Make plans to visit the Chicago’s Northwest Side, where Ariel Reboyras, 30th Ward Alder- The opera, based on a graphic novel Hamtramck’s Keyworth Stadium new Ed Paschke Art Center at Vesna K. Stelcer, the center’s inter- man, read a resolution adopted by by Rutu Modan, an Israeli illustra- was filled for the patriotic celebra- 5415 W. Higgins. Easily accessible im director, and Lionel Rabb make the City Council of the City of Chi- tor, tells the story of “a woman and tion thanks to this winning essay by car or by public transportation (a their home. Jefferson Park was also cago congratulating the PAA for its her daughter who travel to modern- written by firefighter John -Drop few steps from the Milwaukee Ave- the neighborhood where Paschke, efforts in the fight against domestic day Warsaw to try to regain family chuk: nue bus or across the street from the the son of Polish immigrants, lived violence and the launching of its property lost during World Ward “Hamtramck, Michigan is a Blue Line Jefferson Park Station, most of his life. Women’s Shelter. Illinois Attorney II.” Interestingly, the opera, with perfect example of the melting pot this is an art center that displays The idea of having an art center, General Lisa Madigan spoke on the its klezmer-flavored music, will that is the United States. We are a many of the works of “Mr. Chica- not a museum, and offering free issue of domestic violence and com- include members of Chicago’s re- 2.1 square mile city surrounded by go,” Ed Paschke. On June 22 the admission was the creation of Lio- mended the PAA on its pioneering nowned Maxwell Street Klezmer Detroit. Cultural diversity and a Center officially opened to the pub- nel Rabb and Ed’s son and daugh- efforts in the Chicago Polish com- Band. strong blue-collar work ethic make lic. This opening, which coincided ter, Marc and Sharon. True to their munity. “The Property” will be con- up the backbone of our town. There with what would have been the 75th word, the art center is open from 10 nected with the Lyric’s premiere of is no better representation of the birthday of the artist, attracted over a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week, DAR SERCA HAS SUCCESSFUL Weinberg’s “The Passenger,” and pursuit of the “American Dream” 1,000 visitors. Paschke’s art shows and admission is FREE. It includes CRUISE. Kudos to the Dar Secra will be performed at two other lo- than Hamtramck. Of our 22,423 a commitment to “figurative paint- a detailed re-creation of Paschke’s (Gift of the Heart Foundation) for cations. South Siders can have the residents, many are immigrants that ing through individualistic blends studio, about 40 of his works, and an hosting its third successful “Cruisin’ opportunity of seeing this opera at speak one of the over 26 different of pop, surrealist and expressionist educational center that will show- For Charity,” on June 29. Through the Logan Center of Performing case exhibits by Chicago artists. the efforts of the Foundation’s ju- Arts at the University of Chicago, nior board and, especially, Diana February 25-27, 2015. North Siders MODLITWY PAA AND SHELTER-HER. On July Lebiecki and Andrzej Wolose- can see performances at the North 10, more than 100 guests spent an wicz, everything went smoothly. Shore Center of Performing Arts in PUBLICATION OF PRAYERS. The Polish American Journal gladly accepts prayers ads for publication. evening at the Shelter-Her garden Over 420 guests enjoyed a perfect Skokie, March 4-5, 2015. Tickets They must be received by the 10th of each month, prior to the month of publication, and must be pre-paid at the cost of $15.00 each, which can be paid by check or charge. If you have any questions party supporting an initiative of summer day cruise on Lake Michi- are available at (312) 827-5600 or at regarding this policy, please call 1 (800) 422-1275 or (716) 312-8088. Send to: Polish American Journal, the Women’s Shelter of the Polish gan aboard the Mystic Blue, enjoy- lyricopera.org/property. P.O. Box 271, N. Boston, NY 14110.

PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN. (Never Known To Fail). Oh, most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in Soon-To-Be Chopin Plaza my necessity. Oh Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart Located in a small unassuming triangular-shaped ish people” and that “the headquarters of the Polish and succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh piece of land formed by the intersections of Milwaukee/ National Alliance, the Copernicus Foundation, and the Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (three times). Holy Mary, I place Elston/Melvina Avenues, located in Chicago’s North- widely distributed Polish language newspaper, Dzien- this cause in your hands (three times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days and then you must publish and it will be granted to you. Grateful thanks, W.S.L. west Side, is “Chopin Square.” The nik Zwiakowy, are in the vicinity of Gladstone Park Chamber of Com- the plaza.” It continues to state that merce has maintained three flagpoles the plaza will “honor the many Pol- on the island for about 20 years and ish Americans who have settled on has held annual flags ceremonies at the Northwest Side of Chicago and this site. Apparently years ago, Ro- contributed to the greatness of our man Pucinski, former 41st ward city.” alderman, dedicated this island in With the reapportionment of Chi- honor of Frederic Chopin and the cago wards, this piece of land will rich Polish heritage of Chicago’s be in Laurino’s new 39th ward. She Gladstone Park area. has introduced an ordinance that will For years, the Northwest Side be brought up to the Chicago City locals called this island “Chopin Council that will officially name this Square,” but 39th Ward Alderman, traffic island as Chopin“ Plaza.” Margaret Laurino’s office could A spokesperson for the alderman find no city records verifying the mentioned that a dedication ceremo- naming. Ms. Laurino now wishes to officially formal- ny for the naming the island, “Chopin Plaza,” would ize the designation of this island, by using the word be held in conjunction with a Chopin tribute concert “plaza” instead of “square” to better reflect the shape that will take place at Northeastern Illinois University. of the island. A plaque, honoring Frederic Chopin, will be installed The alderman’s ordinance states that Chopin’s on this island later this year in conjunction with Polish “name carries a strong sense of cultural pride for Pol- American Heritage Month celebrations. 8 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • AUGUST 2014

POLONIA OF THE EASTERN GREAT LAKES / Michael Pietruszka POLONIA ON FILM / Joseph W. Zurawski Summer Picnics Abound Sea Legs (1930) BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Polish ing mid-July ... The Professional sary Polish National Cathedral will Comedy, Romance a tea shop and Doyle (O’Brien) Scholarship Fund, sponsor of the & Businessmen’s Association host its parish picnic on the church Distributor: Paramount Pictures has all the bills sent to Grabowski. 60th Annual Syracuse Polish Festi- held its “Annual Summer Stag” grounds in Lancaster on August 3 Director: Victor Herman When an American crew visits the val, announced that SUNY Fredo- at the Bowen Road Grove in Lan- ... The Pulaski Police Association Screenplay Writer: Marion Dix tea shop, which features a wide as- nia freshman Nicole Sidorowicz caster on July 17 ... The Town of of Buffalo and Western New York Featuring: Jack Oakie, Harry sortment of cakes and pies, the re- was named Miss Polonia 2014; Dr. Cheektowaga presented its 36th will hold its Family Picnic at Como Greene (as Gabriel Grabowski) sultant “fi ght” with the pastries is Jozef Zwislocki was named Out- Annual Polish American Festival Lake Park in Lancaster on August There is question whether Sea silly but entertaining. standing Pole of 2014; and schol- in the Town Park on Harlem Road 6 ... On August 7, the Profession- Legs was originally meant as a mu- O’Brien is murdered, and Doyle arships of $1000 were awarded to the weekend of July 17 through 20. al & Businessmen’s Association sical, evolved into a and Grabowski be- Karol Jablonski (Union College), This year’s festival featured per- will host its Annual Golf Outing comedy, and then was come suspects. A Tia Marks (University of Albany), formances by the Concertina All- at Harvest Hill Golf Course in Or- released and enjoyed memo clears all that Konrad Mozdzen (SUNY Institute Stars, Polka Family Band, Special chard Park ... On August 9, the Pol- as a farce. It is be- up and O’Brien’s real of Technology), John Slominski Delivery, Polish-American String ish Heritage Dancers of WNY and lieved that parts of the father becomes head (Clarkson University), Alexander Band (“Mummers”), Rare Vintage, New Direction Band will perform movie were originally of the island’s navy. Siok (Binghamton University), Harmony Polish Folk Ensemble, at the German-Polish Celebration shot silent and lips His son shows up and Charvel Stanejko (Le Moyne Col- Phocus and Bob Uleck Band. The at Spring Garden in East Aurora ... had to be synchro- promptly gets a dose lege), Morgan Starczewski Cheektowaga Community Sym- August 10th brings Blessed Mary nized for the singing of the sea. (Duquesne University), Mateusz phony Orchestra opened the festival Angela Parish’s Summer Festival to duet. Sea Legs is defi - Grabowski’s fi rst Wozny (Mohawk Valley Communi- with a Polish classical music con- the St. Hyacinth school grounds in nitely a transitional name is never men- ty College), Sadie Zacharek (Uni- cert featuring the works of Chopin, Dunkirk. movie from the silent tioned in the fi lm but versity of Notre Dame) and David Moniuszko and Moszkowski ... The The Buffalo Bisons baseball team screen era into talkies. a business card he Zurawski (Le Moyne College). General Pulaski Association pa- will hold its annual Polish Heritage The plot is convo- distributes shows his Dr. Peter rade marched along Harlem Road Festival Night at Coca-Cola Field luted and disjointed. fi rst name as Gabriel. Gessner, the into the town park on July 20. Hon- in Downtown Buffalo on Tuesday, A small island re- As unlikely as Gabriel former director orary grand marshals of the parade August 12. This year’s honorees are public has a standing navy (the is for a Polish name, perhaps all the of the State Uni- included Christopher Cox, Bishop PAJ Editor-in-Chief Mark Kohan ship featured in the movie stands problems Grabowski had with the versity of New Edward Grosz, U.S. District Judge (Polish American of the Year), and in one place throughout the fi lm) French language, particularly its York at Buffa- William Skretny, NYS Senator Jennifer and Ricky Pijanowski of 20,000 funded, in part, by the spelling, were meant to be indicative lo’s Polish Stud- Tim Kennedy and Erie County (Community Leadership Award). United States. The lightweight of the problems Americans had with ies Program, Judge Michael Pietruszka. This The Krakowiacy Dancers and the champion of the U.S. Navy, Doyle, Polish spellings. Once, when fi nd- former president year’s parade was underwritten by Knewz polka band will perform dur- accepts $100 and gets bamboozled ing the French dictionary of little Gessner of the Polish a $4500 grant from Senator Ken- ing the pre-game tent party and the by a lawyer named Grabowski into help, Grabowski, in exasperation, Arts Club of Buf- nedy ... . The Buffalo Polka Boost- pretending he is O’Brien, who stood game versus the Norfolk Tide. Tick- exclaims, “These foreign people.” falo and member of the Kosciuszko ers hosted their Summer Picnic at to inherit two million dollars if he The New York Times wrote that ets are available from Chris Tanski Foundation’s National Advisory Fontana’s Grove on Clinton Street serves in the Navy. On shore leave, Grabowski was a Jewish lawyer. at (716) 771-1076 or Mark Gordon Committee, passed away on June 27 on July 27. Music was provided by Doyle (O’Brien) spots Grabowski Others have made similar com- at 846-2018 ... The 35th Corpus at the age of 83 ... The Kosciuszko the Knewz ... The American Coun- who assures Doyle that he signed ments since Harry Greene, who Christi Parish Dozynki Polish Har- Home Association of Dunkirk held cil for Polish Culture held its 66th all the papers and is now O’Brien. played Grabowski, was known as a vest Festival will be held on the its Annual Street Dance on Nevins Annual Convention at the Hyatt Re- He reminds him, “You’re a forger. Jewish dialect comedian. Street on June 27 and 28 ... The New gency Hotel in downtown Buffalo parish grounds in Buffalo’s historic If you’re Doyle, you’ll spend a life- v v v Direction Band played at the Lack- from July 30 through August 2. The Polonia district the weekend of Au- time in jail.” Joseph W. Zurawski is author awanna Ethnic Festival at Veter- theme of this year’s meeting was gust 15 through 17. Information on Some “humorous” dialogue ends of Poland: The Captive Satellite: A ans’ Stadium on June 29 ... Brittany “Proud Americans, Polish Roots” the festival can be found at dozynki. this meeting: Study in National Psychology; Pol- Mruczek of Batavia received the ... Mark Redlinski, the president of corpuschristibuffalo.org ... On the “How did you become a law- ish American History and Culture: $15,000 Outstanding Falcon Schol- Redlinski Meats, retired to Arizona weekend of August 22 through 24, yer?” A Classifi ed Bibliography; Polish ar Grant from the Polish Falcons at the end of July, entrusting the Holy Trinity Parish in Erie, Pa. will Grabowski answers, “I learned Chicago: Our History, Our Recipes; of America’s Richard C. Gorecki family business to his cousin, Joe hold its Zabawa 2014, featuring the by ear,” and turning his back, says, six regional histories (Niles, Illinois, Scholarship Program. Redlinski. Polka Family Band, Mar-vels, Polka “Good-bye boys, I’ll be suing you.” Door County, Sister Bay, Kewanee A Polish American folk mass St. Stanislaus Kostka parish in Country Musicians, Knewz and the Doyle (O’Brien) falls in love with County, Liberty Grove, Saukville) opened the “Summer Festival” at Rochester will hold its Annual Pol- Wiwaty Folk Dancers of Erie ... The the captain’s daughter who owns and Sturgeon Bay Shipbuilding. Immaculate Conception Parish in ish Festival on the parish grounds on Annual Owl Family Picnic will be Eden on July 12 ... On July 12 and August 1 and 2 ... The Polish Union held at the Lamm Post in Williams- 13 the Podhale Parents and Youth of America’s Annual Family Picnic ville on August 24 ... The Feast of Association held its annual picnic will be held on August 2 at Centen- Our Lady of Czestochowa will be PAJ SUBSCRIPTION FORM at the group’s camp in Franklin- nial Park in West Seneca ... On that observed at Our Lady of Czesto- ville ... 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TOLEDO POLONIA / Margaret Zotkiewicz-Dramczyk UT Press Publishes New Book on Toledo’s Polish Community I am proud to announce Ameri- American Originals: Northwest Dramczyk. Toledo’s polka music. A listing of can Originals: Northwest Ohio’s Ohio’s Polish Community at Home, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur polka recordings by Toledo bands Polish Community at Home, Work, Work, Worship, and Play is the also contributed a chapter on the is also included. In addition, Zot- Worship, and Play is finally a real- latest book to be published by the history of her Polish family, includ- kiewicz-Dramczyk discusses the ity. My regular readers may recall University of Toledo Press. ing the story of her father, Steve, influential Toledo Polish music ra- that several months ago, I men- The 258-page work presents a who was known in the community dio show hosted for years by Chet tioned that I was contributing to an glimpse into the history of one of as “Kappy.” Kappy began his ca- Zablocki, assisted by his wife Hel- anthology being published by the Toledo’s most important ethnic reer as a trucker and produce dealer en, and then after Helen’s death, by University of Toledo Press. Ameri- groups. in the 1930s, and in the 1950s, he his second wife, Sharon. can Originals is the latest book in its “The book is a mix of the broad- and his wife, Anastasia, opened Other chapters look at Polish series on the various ethnic groups er themes that have shaped our the Supreme Market in Rossford. wedding traditions, the role of lo- who have settled in Toledo over the community with the actual lives The market sold Polish specialty cal Catholic sisters in educating past hundred-plus years. that Polish-Americans recall— items. Kaptur also recounts several the new immigrants to Toledo, and When Editor Timothy Borden sometimes remembered with pain, trips she made to Poland to visit the experiences of those growing contacted me in 2007 about the idea more often with joy, and always the homeland of her ancestors, and up in Toledo’s two Polish neigh- of contributing to a book about Pol- with the respect for the accom- how moved she was by the Polish borhoods—Kuhschwantz and La- ish American heritage, I had already plishments of the families, friends, people and the tales of their strug- grinka. started contacting musicians and and neighbors,” said Timothy Bor- gles throughout history. “American Originals is an im- promotors in Toledo with the idea den, editor of the book. “These are One such tale is told by author portant contribution to scholarship of writing a full-length book about the histories of true American orig- Stohl, who recounts the heart- about Toledo’s history, and is also polka music. As the years passed, inals, who found a proper home for wrenching story of Frances and Ta- a fascinating read for anyone who work and family commitments tale of unimaginable hardship and their ideals in the Polish-American deusz Stocki, who lived in Poland is a part of the Polish community, turned into full-blown procrastina- enduring love. community of northwest Ohio.” during World War II. The couple or just an admirer,” Barbara Floyd, tion. Tim’s encouragement gave The book also looks at the ar- The book includes several chap- married just as Poland was being director of the UT Press, said. me a new enthusiasm to meet with tistic expression of Toledo’s Polish ters by Borden, who holds a Ph.D. divided between the Germans and The book is for sale from the even more musicians and fans, ba- community in its polka music. The in history from Indiana University the Russians, and they were im- UT Press website: www.utoledo- sically anyone involved in Toledo chapter by Zotkiewicz-Dramczyk Bloomington. Others with chap- prisoned in a Russian gulag. The press.com; at Barnes & Noble @ polka over the years who would looks at some the beloved polka ters include David Chelminski, story of the couple’s efforts to sur- The University of Toledo; or by grant me an interview. I did it the bands that played in many venues Dorothy Stohl, Jane Armstrong- vive, how they were separated and contacting Barbara Floyd, at (419) old-fashioned way, taking a mini around Toledo. It includes inter- Hudiburg, Sarah Miller, William amazingly reunited, and how they 530-2170. tape recorder, and sitting down over views with some of the bands’ lead- Samiec, and Margaret Zotkiewicz- eventually ended up in Toledo is a The price is $22.95. a cup of coffee or a mug of beer and ers, and discusses the evolution of listening to their stories. For every person I spoke to, I’m certain there are two or three more with equally FDA Allows Burzynski to Continue Cancer-Cure Experiments rich memories of the “golden age” WASHINGTON (USA Today) considered fatal. In a statement, the FDA con- decision and concerned for the safe- of polkas, yet time got away from — The Food and Drug Administra- According to firmed that it has lifted its -restric ty of young patients. Critics also me as the deadline came near. tion has given a controversial Hous- the National tions on Burzynski because he say they’re concerned about the fi- The book wrapped last summer ton doctor the green light to resume Cancer Insti- answered all of their questions. In nancial impact on dying patients or just as Tim was preparing to take a administering experimental cancer tute, however, particular, Burzynski addressed their families, who often organize job overseas. To celebrate, he held a treatments. Burzynski has “common and serious (and in some elaborate fundraising efforts to ob- going away/book wrap party at his The FDA has lifted restrictions not produced cases fatal) adverse drug reactions, tain the $100,000 or more needed house in September 2013. It was on a clinical trial run by Stanislaw proof that his as well as accurate information on to pay for Burzynski’s experimental great finally to sit down and talk Burzynski, who was the subject of drugs save lives how often tumors shrink after treat- treatments, which are not covered with the other contributors, to remi- an investigation last year. by publishing ment with antineoplastons.” by insurance. nisce about our experiences gather- Burzynski, 70, has wrangled a randomized, BURZYNSKI In a statement, the Burzynski Re- “This puts patients at risk,” says ing the information, and to meet UT with state and federal medical au- controlled trial search Institute says it is planning Peter Adamson, chairman of the Press Director Barbara Floyd. The thorities for nearly 40 years over his in a peer-reviewed journal. to launch a large, definitive trial — Children’s Oncology Group and biggest joy, of course, was looking claims that he has discovered natu- The FDA placed Burzynski’s called a Phase 3 study — of patients chief of clinical pharmacology and forward to seeing the work in print. ral substances that can fight certain clinical trial on a partial hold — bar- with newly diagnosed brainstem tu- therapeutics at the Children’s Hos- To paraphrase Tim Borden’s in- cancers. ring him from enrolling new patients mors. pital of Philadelphia. Research has troduction, “we did not try to create Burzynski — hailed as a mav- — after the 2012 death of a six-year- The FDA’s decision “marks an shown that antineoplastons can a Toledo Polonia Encyclopedia. For erick by his fans but derided as a old New Jersey boy in his study. important step in the development cause serious and even life-threat- readers who may be disappointed snake oil salesman by mainstream Last year, the FDA issued a stern- of antineoplastons for the treatment ening side effects. that not everything is here, it’s time doctors — has long claimed to ly worded warning letter to Burzyn- of various forms of brain tumors,” Given the FDA’s past dealings to starting writing the next volume have achieved dramatic success in ski, expressing concern about pa- the institute said in its statement. with Burzynski, Adamson says its on our region’s Polish Americans!” hard-to-treat cancers, especially tient safety and the accuracy of his Some cancer specialists say decision is “indeed sad, but perhaps I’m sure there’s much more out brainstem tumors that are usually records. they’re disappointed by the FDA’s not surprising.” there!

POLAND AND WORLD WAR I / Martin Nowak Toward the Great War ell documented is the key). All the others were aligned 1914. Austria-Hungary claimed the can armies for the Allies. Polish experience during against them. The main belligerents Serbian government was behind the This was the first heavily mecha- WWorld War II. Thousands were Germany and Austria-Hunga- deed and declared war on that coun- nized war in world history. The of books and articles have been ry of the Central Powers and France, try after issuing impossible ultima- newer technologies used included written about the subject. Much less Britain and Russia for the Allies, tums to it. The declaration came on machine guns, submarines, tanks, known is the horrific experience en- later joined by the United States. It- July 28, 1914. What Austria figured and the first use of airplanes, - diri dured by the Polish people during aly suffered large losses in the south would be an easy victory over a gibles, poison gas and flamethrow- World War I. Called the Great War of the Eastern Front, having been little weak country did not material- ers, all in the service of man killing in its time, it involved more people enticed to join the Allies in the war ize. In response to Austria’s decla- his fellow man. In fact, the first use and more countries in war than at after first being non-committal. ration, Russia mobilized its army to of poison gas in combat happened in any time in world history up to that defend ally Serbia. In turn, Germa- Bolimów on Polish soil. point. That conflict began one hun- AND WHAT WERE THE CAUSES ny mobilized to help it ally Austria- Before it was all over the grim dred years ago. of this conflagration? The large Hungary. France invoked its treaty toll would record more than twenty- Twenty-seven countries around countries of Europe had a deep dis- to side with Russia, and the British five million people killed or- miss the world declared war on at least trust of one another, going back in invoked a clause in an old treaty to ing and presumed dead. Of those, one other nation as the result of a tit-for-tat fashion to the German declare war against Germany when around ten million were civilian a cascading system of alliances. defeat of France in the Franco-Prus- the kaiser invaded neutral Belgium. deaths. Poles suffered greatly in this These countries were as widespread sian War of 1870, and even to the Archduke Franz Ferdinand war, almost half a million killed and and diverse as Bulgaria, China, Napoleonic Wars of the early nine- tunity to right many wrongs that DURING THE WORLD WAR I almost a million wounded and in- Japan, Liberia, Guatemala, Cuba, teenth century and the suffering, had piled up over the decades. Of years, Poland did not exist as an jured in military service and another Brazil and Thailand. British Com- humiliations and upheavals they course, each side was confident independent country. It was still half million Polish civilian deaths. monwealth lands such as Canada, caused. Then there was Germany’s that it would easily prevail over the partitioned and occupied by Rus- From their blood re-arose the Polish Australia and New Zealand without desire, late to the game, for empire other. sia, Germany and Austria-Hunga- White Eagle like a phoenix reborn declaration automatically joined building to rival Britain and France As a result of this distrust among ry. The first country was an Allied from the destruction of the battles, Britain in the war. worldwide. To achieve empire, Ger- European nations, they armed them- power fighting against the latter two appearing again after an absence of Almost all the hostilities took many did not hesitate to bully its selves heavily. The continent be- Central Powers. As a result, ethnic 123 years as an independent nation. place in central Europe between the neighbors with bellicose language came a powder keg waiting for a Poles fought for all three countries The Great War ended centuries- Central Powers and the Entente or and provocative acts. And Germa- spark. That spark was the assassina- on both sides of the conflict, a real old empires, changed the map of Allies. The Central Powers consist- ny’s dream of empire included dom- tion of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, case of brother vs. brother. In ad- Europe forever and altered the po- ed of only four countries: Germany, inance of the European continent. heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, dition, soldiers of Polish descent litical dynamics of the continent in Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and the War also seemed to be perceived in Sarajevo (controlled by Austria) made up a not-insignificant portion ways that are still felt in the twenty- Ottoman Empire (modern day Tur- by many Europeans as an oppor- by a Serbian nationalist on June 28, of the French, Canadian and Ameri- first century. 10 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • AUGUST 2014

TRAVELOGUE: Five Days in Poland / Staś Kmieć A Palm Tree Grows in Warsaw Part IX building at the time, yet also a very Warsaw to use moving-stairway CEPELIA, HOME OF FOLK controversial one. Stalin believed technology. The lobby of the store CRAFTS. Leaving the Polonia Pal- that modernism was the architec- was originally decorated with ter- ace Hotel, I quickly stop into the ture of capitalism and particularly racotta wall tiling and oak flooring Cepelia store on the corner directly disliked it as the preferred style in and a number of art pieces were in front of the Metropol Hotel. The the decades just before World War commissioned for the interiors – once popular empire of folk craft II and thus its association with the these included distinctly modernist artifacts is now a mere shadow of Second Polish Republic. Unlike or post-modernist style sculpture its former self. Founded in 1949, much of the capital’s pre-war archi- and paintings. the Cepelia chain was always where tecture, the building is simple and On September 21, 1975 in the one could find uniquely crafted sou- functional – with no excess to en- early evening, the structure caught venirs – something that could not be hance its contemporary appearance. fire. Starting on the 6th floor, the fire found in the States; it was my favor- Built as a detached structure fed on rich wall coverings, carpets ite place to shop, and when the dol- formed from three separate blocks, and fabrics. Pieces of the ceiling col- lar was strong everything was vastly lapsed and the fire affordable. Hand-woven decorative spread to another kilims, rugs, figurines, tiles, tapes- three floors of the CEPELIA has remained faithful to its fundamental goal of promoting art tries, along with handcrafted region- building. Around rooted in Polish native traditions. Above: Polish pottery. al folk art (carved wooden figures, 8.30 pm there Jerozolimskich (“Greetings from of the street’s name. Conceived as decorated pisanki eggs, wycinanki was a large explo- Jerusalem Avenue”). Not an actual a social experiment, the tree artifi- paper cut-outs, laces, pottery), folk sion, and around tree, this life-like art installation is cially melds an element of Israel’s dolls and costumes could be pur- 10 pm the entire a steel column (specially designed natural scenery into the Warsaw city chased. A fraction of those items building has been so it can bend in the wind), cov- surroundings. remain today and at greatly inflated thoroughly burnt ered with natural bark and leaves In another way, the palm tree re- prices. out. As the fire made from polyethylene. The work fers to a popular idiomatic expres- Despite the changing times, eco- consumed plastic by contemporary artist Joanna Ra- sion in the Polish language – “palma nomic and cultural climate, Cepelia store products, jkowska, was conceived during a odbija” that indicates “hit by a palm has remained faithful to its funda- the flames provid- trip to Israel, when she was struck tree” – referring to something un- mental goal of promoting art rooted ed a spectacular with the idea of sticking a palm tree thinkable. A behavior that verges on in Polish native traditions. There sight by turning in Warsaw to add some sunny cheer. being silly, even idiotic, the project have always existed two undercur- light blue, purple Manufactured in California, the thus embodies humor and irony. rents in its activity: folk art associ- and pink. tree sent city hall into a spin. As it Through the very presence of a palm ated with the work of country artists Shortly after was not a tree, building, nor a monu- tree in the middle of Warsaw, it may and decorative, artistic handicraft. midnight, the fire ment, there wasn’t anything in their signify that the commonly accepted The native concepts have inspired department had big book of rules to direct the baf- way of reasoning does not always the creative work of contemporary extinguished the fled bureaucrats what to do about it. fit the real world – something old- artists, who have found their ex- fire, but the blaze Eventually, it was unveiled to a cu- regime thinking Poles should be pression in fabric, ceramics, furni- had destroyed all rious Warsaw public on December mindful of. ture, and wicker products. With its but two floors. 12, 2002. The populace liked this Twelve years of project’s ex- trademark stylized rooster, Cepelia The cause of the surprise Christmas present so much istence has generated a stage for a continues to remain rooted in the fire was later as- it became a permanent fixture, as series of political events, perfor- popular consciousness. sumed to have well as the occasional sleeping habi- mances and happenings under the At this particular location been caused by a tat of returning nighttime clubbers. palm tree. In 2012, the creator re- there was once an abundance of faulty escalator It went neglected and leafless moved its leaves to protest against Bolesławiec Pottery; recently it has motor which had two years later, until the artist and what she believed was the city’s been substituted with another com- WARSAW’S PALM TREE is the work of contempo- malfunctioned, friends mounted its restoration. disregard for social needs amid a pany’s product. The store clerks said rary artist Joanna Rajkowska, who — during a trip to and then burnt In the summer of 2007, the palm huge amount of spending on Euro that the product was too expensive. Israel — was struck with the idea of “planting” a palm out. underwent a complete makeover, 2012. “The Palm has always been I later read that the company was tree on Jersusalem Avenue to add some sunny cheer. State authori- becoming more weatherproof and on the side of those who are absent, opening their own stores in major ties decided to easier to maintain. deprived of their voice or spoken for Polish cities and ended their rela- the main block forms the core of the renovate the CDT, but the govern- Born in Bydgoszcz, Rajkowska by others who have no legitimacy tionship with the middleman. store itself – fronting the avenue, ment believed that it would be too studied painting at the Academy of to do so,” said Rajkowska. “The the second construction operates as costly to replace the original interior Fine Arts in Kraków, and art history tree has been many things: a Jew- CDT — CENTRALNY DOM TO- a food hall, and the third became a and all its furnishings as the coun- at Jagiellonian University; she com- ish woman, a nurse, and a victim of WAROWY. I purchased a few items small office building attached to the try was in hard economic times. The pleted the Studio Semester Program climate change and right-wing gov- and proceeded down Aleje Jerozo- rear of the store. The structure was reconstruction changed much of its at the State University of New York. ernments in Poland.” The tree was limskie towards Nowy Świat. An famous for its high windows, which original appearance and never al- The project made Rajkowska the voice of opposition to the illegal area that was virtually destroyed were constructed using Polish oak lowed it to regain its former glory. realize the void left by the absence annexation of Jerusalem and Israel’s during World War II, it is not without frames and anti-reflective glass During the reconstruction most of of the Jewish community in Poland ethnic cleansing of Palestine, which its architectural gems. One build- panes. The façade was specially de- the distinctive furniture, as well as and the significance of the history the Polish government appeared to ing of note is the Smyk Children’s signed to carry advertising and for the whole of the glass façade were and etymology of Aleje Jerozolim- encourage. “The Palm has always Department Store. This functional most of its history was adorned with replaced with newer, less costly ma- skie to Warsaw’s identity. Jerusalem been and always will be a voice masterpiece was one of the triumphs the store’s trademark neon lights, terials. Avenue was the location of Jewish speaking up for all emancipatory of the Socialist Realist era, and has arranged in the shape of spirals In the 80s it was renamed settlement in the 18th century; by and liberation movements.” been officially recognized as a his- and supplemented with the verti- “Smyk,” and in 2000, the chain adding an almost surreally alien el- The Warsaw Palm has its own torical monument since 2006. cally stacked letters “CDT,” which was separated from the company’s ement (a palm tree common in the website at www.palma.art.pl. I turn Designed to look like a gleaming stood for the store’s original name department stores line and re-estab- Middle East) in the spot that pre- the corner onto Nowy Świat for a lantern, the building was construct- Centralny Dom Towarowy (Central lished as a branded chain with prod- viously served as a location for a break at the famed Café Blikle. ed in 1948-1952 at the intersection Department Store). ucts for children. The current owner Christmas tree, the artist highlight- To be continued of Bracka, Widok, Krucza, and Je- Inside the building, there were wants to restore the flagship Warsaw ed and challenged the invisibility rozolimskie and was designed in the 6 main escalators and 4 elevators store to its former grandeur and re- popular pre-war 1920s modernist within a central stairwell – which open it as a full service department style. The design made it a unique made CDT the second building in store, as was originally intended. CENTER TO HELP WARSAW’S port to members of the LGBT Following the fall of Commu- LGBT COMMUNITY. (Rzecz- community, many young Polish nism and the Poland’s economic pospolita) — Plans have been put people are compelled to leave rise, three American fast-food forward to create a shelter in War- home owing to conflict sparked by chains opened in this area: McDon- saw for struggling members of Po- their sexuality. ald’s on one side of the street, with land’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and “We very often get calls on our Burger King and Kentucky Fried Transgender (LGBT) community. helpline from people who have no- Chicken across the way. Burger The venture, which has prec- where to go,” Kostrzewa said. King has since bowed to the com- edents across Europe, would be petition and ceased operations. An funded by EEA Grants and Nor- HERE KITTY. A puma has been immense Gucci store wrapped like way Grants under the umbrella reported on the loose in the south- a piece of trademark luggage stand of the “Citizens for Democracy” ern Polish city of Czestochowa, nearby. program. and has been blamed for the deaths The center would offer free ac- of a few dozen chickens and some THE WARSAW PALM TREE. On commodation for up to 250 people, deer. Tests on the deer however, De Gualle Roundabout (the Charles and meals would also be provided revealed death by another cause. De Gaulle statue and National Mu- free of charge. A social worker Although city authorities concede seum stand nearby) is a surprising would be employed to help new that the animal may be a large dog, sight… a 50-foot palm tree grow- arrivals find work, and the build- they have decided to set a trap to ing in the middle of a traffic -is ing would be under 24-hour sur- capture the animal, whatever it land! Standing on the intersection veillance as a protective measure. may be. between Nowy Świat and Al. Je- According to Yga Kostrzewa Should the trap fail, thermo- rozolimskie is part of a modern art from the Warsaw-based Lambda graphic cameras will be set up to project, titled Pozdrowienia z Alej Association, which provides sup- ascertain the identity of the culprit. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • AUGUST 2014 www.polamjournal.com 11

POLISH CHEF / Robert Strybel Sauces to Polonize Standard Fare These days, many Polish-Amer- bouillon cube in 2 c boiling water. POLONAISE FISH TOPPING ican groups planning an anniver- Fork blend ½ c sour cream with 1 (ryba po polsku). Melt 4 T butter in sary banquet or other gala occasion slightly heaped T fl our and com- saucepan. Stir in 4-5 fi nely-chopped seem to increasingly have problems bine with slightly cooled mushroom hard-cooked eggs and toss to coat doing the food scene up right. The bouillon, whisking until smooth. evenly. Add 2-3 T fresh fi nely- little, old “babcia” types that used Add mushrooms, pour over sliced chopped dill and salt & pepper gen- to volunteer in the kitchen are a dy- plain-roasted meat of choice (chick- erously. Toss to blend ingredients. ing breed, so in many areas the only en, turkey, beef, pork, veal, etc.) and Sprinkle fried, broiled or poached alternative are non-Polish banquet simmer gently 20-30 min covered. fi sh with lemon juice and top with facilities or catering fi rms. All too Serve with real (not instant) mashed hard-boiled-egg topping. often they try to impose their stan- potatoes and mizeria (sliced cucum- dard mainstream menu (roast beef, bers with sour cream). POLONAISE FISH TOPPING II baked chicken, pork chops, barbe- (ryba po polsku II). Fork-blend 1 cued ribs, etc.) and claim they are PRUNE SAUCE (sos śliwkowy). c sour cream with 1 heaping T pre- not “into” ethnic cookery and can- Cook 8 oz pitted prunes in water to pared horseradish, add 1 heaping t not accommodate special requests. cover. When they disintegrate, sieve fresh chopped parsley and season But there are ways of getting around or process. Melt 2 T butter in sauce- to taste with a little salt, sugar and that. pan, stir in 2 T fl our and 1 ½ c meat lemon juice to taste. Stir in 2-3 fi ne- If your mainstream banquet hall, stock. Add the prunes and season to ly-chopped hard-cooked eggs and hotel restaurant or outsourced ca- taste with salt & pepper, 1-2 T vin- simmer briefl y until heated through, terer is uncooperative, do not de- egar, 1/2 t ground ginger, 1 t marjo- but do not boil. Spoon topping over spair! Simply have the kitchen staff ram and 1/4 t ground juniper. Bring A “goulash” made with Hunter’s Sauce served over beef with barley fried, broiled or poached fi sh. prepare their standard plain-cooked to boil stirring constantly. Pour over makes a very hearty meal. dishes (poultry, fi sh and roasts) sea- hot, cooked, sliced roast pork, beef, SOS MUSZTARDOWY (mustard 1 jg red dry wine, 2 T wine vinegar, pan, stir in 2 T fl our and blend well soned with little more than salt & duck, goose or turkey. sauce). Mix 3/4 cup sour cream, 1/3 1/2 t ground juniper and salt & pep- but do not brown. Stir in 1 c cold pepper, but not barbecue sauces or cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons Pol- per to taste. Simmer on low under milk or ½ c sour cream or plain yo- other strong-fl avored gravies. Then HUNTER’S SAUCE (sos ish grainy or Dijon-style mustard, cover 10 min. Let stand another 10 gurt fork-blended with ½ c milk. simply drench the portions with one myśliwski). Fry 1 large fi nely 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon sug- min for fl avors to blend. Serve over Heat to boiling , whisking the whole of the following typically Polish minced onion, 1 grated carrot and 1 ar in a medium bowl until thorough- game (roast venison, boar, wild- time until sauce thickens. Stir in sauces. slice of grated celeriac in 2-3 T but- ly blended. Refrigerate until ready fowl) or domestic meats to which 1-2 heaping T prepared horserad- ter or oil on med-low until tender. to use. Perfect with hot or cold pork, you want to impart a wild-game ac- ish and season to taste with a little MUSHROOM SAUCE (sos grzy- Add 1/2 c puréed tomatoes and 1 ½ ham or hard-cooked eggs. bowy). Simmer 16 oz fresh, washed, c cold meat stock in which 2 T fl our cent. lemon juice, sugar salt & white pep- drained and sliced (Portobello and/ has been dissolved, bring to boil per. Simmer briefl y. Good over roast HORSERADISH SAUCE or white) mushrooms in 4 T but- and whisk until smooth. Add 2 buds (sos chr- beef, beef tongue, broiled fi sh and Visit our on-line library at ter 15 min. Dissolve 1 mushroom crushed garlic, 1 T chopped parsley, zanowy). Melt 2 T butter in sauce hot hard-boiled eggs. www.polamjournal.com

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SPORTS / Tom Tarapacki Class of 2014 Enters Polish Sports Hall of Fame Notre Dame All-American Walt paper “Rzeczpospolita.” In it, he es- the World Cup by Belgium, 2-1. Patulski, baseball great Ryan sentially says that he has looked into Wondolowski had a chance for a Klesko, and former heavyweight it and found out that he has Polish miracle goal in the 93rd minute of boxer Duane Bobick were inducted heritage on his father’s side going the game, but his attempt to get a into the National Polish American back to the 18th century, and that shot over 6’ 6” goalkeeper Thibaut Sports Hall of Fame during ceremo- the name means “new person.” Courtois went wide. nies held at the American Polish Here are a few other names. v v v Cultural Center in Troy, Michigan. Tennis star Stanislas Wawrinka “I want to be the best player in Patulski was an All-American was born in Switzerland to a Swiss this game, and I know I put the work defensive end at Notre Dame and mother and a German father of in. Therefore, there’s really no pres- in 1971 was awarded the first-ever Czech and Polish descent. His pa- sure because I definitely prepare Lombardi Trophy award given to ternal grandfather had settled in myself.” the most outstanding lineman. Walt Switzerland after fleeing Czecho- — Colorado Rockies star Troy would later be named to the school’s slovakia for Germany in 1946. Tulowitzki, who started at shortstop All-Century team. In 1972 Patulski Gregg Popovich, the coach of the for the National League All-Star was first overall pick in the NFL San Antonio Spurs, was born in East team after finishing as the league’s Draft, selected by the Buffalo Bills. Chicago, Indiana to a Serbian father top overall vote-getter. Tulowitzki, In 1977 a serious knee injury end- and Croatian mother. Pitcher Jeff 29, is an All-Star for the fourth time, ed his NFL career at the age of 28. Baseball great Ryan Klesko with his Walt Patulski signs an autograph, Samardzija, now with Oakland, is and now a three-time starter. Patulski, who attended the induction son, Hunter. while his wife, Karen, looks on. of Serbian heritage. Doug Drabek, v v v a former great pitcher and father of “As I scored my goal I got hit Fordham. John’s, Matt, was a four- top prospect Kyle Drabek, is appar- and so I wasn’t able to do the flip.” time All-American lacrosse player ently of Czech heritage. — Miroslaw Klose, on why he at Duke, and now is one of his as- Over the years, the NFL has had didn’t celebrate his World Cup final sistants. a number of “Polish Rifles,” or quar- record 16th goal with his trademark terbacks of Polish heritage. They’ve forward flip. The 36-year-old - Pol POLISH OR NOT? When it comes included names like Ron Jaworski ish born striker became the high- to sports figures, I frequently get and Johnny Lujack. However, a est goal-scorer in the history of the asked “Is so-and-so Polish?” That couple of top current NFL QBs have tournament in Germany’s 7-1 semi- can often be a difficult question to some Polish blood. The mother of final thrashing of Brazil. answer. Unfortunately, family histo- New England QB Tom Brady is of v v v ries are sometimes discarded or for- one-half Polish, one-quarter Swed- “That was obviously huge. They gotten, and some people don’t know ish, and one-quarter Norwegian, an- showed a lot of love. They showed where their grandparents or great- cestry. Tom’s maternal grandmother that I’m a really important part and grandparents came from. Even if was Bernice Obitz. His father is piece of the team when they came they do, often it’s hard to identify of Irish descent. Dallas QB Tony over to Poland and helped me out. the exact ethnicity due to the unique Romo is Polish and German on his And I was definitely excited, so it history of Poland (which includes mother’s side. Tony’s father is a sec- was just an easy decision for me to shifting borders, partitions and mass ond-generation Mexican-American. pick Washington.” deportations). — Marcin Gortat, on signing a Here is what I have been able to THEY SAID IT five-year, $60 million deal to remain find out — to the best of my knowl- “I’m gutted to have let down with the NBA Washington Wizards. (l. to r.): Michelle Mullen, Aleta Rzepecki- Sill, NPASHF Jim Conrad, Excel- edge —about some of the names everyone but especially my team- A big reason for his decision was lence in Sports award winner Liz Johnson, and my Debbie Conrad. I’m asked about. One is NBA great mates. It’s been an incredible ride that a delegation of Wizards execu- athletes and media representatives. Dirk Nowitzki, a native of Germa- banquet with his wife Karen, was but I know this will make me stron- tives and coaches, including head Attendees included NPASHF Hall ny whose last name seemed to be a presented for induction by George ger.” coach Randy Wittman, visited him of Fame Inductees Tom Nowatzke Germanized form of the Polish name Goeddeke, a former Notre Dame — A tweet by Chris Won- in Poland just prior to the start of (football), Tom D’Eath (hydro- Nowicki. I haven’t seen much about All-American lineman who played dolowski about an hour after the free agency. plane racing), Art “Pinky” Deras his heritage until I came across an professionally for the Denver Bron- United States was eliminated from (Little League baseball) and Aleta interview with Dirk in Polish news- cos. Rzepecki-Sill (bowling). Klesko, who played 16 Major Board Chairman Jim Conrad League Baseball seasons (1992- noted with sadness that Msgr. Stan- Support for Youth Baseball in Poland 2007) with Atlanta, San Diego and ley Milewski, the first chancellor San Francisco, hit 278 home runs by Al Koproski of Orchard Lake Schools, took ill STAMFORD, Conn. — The Polish National and 987 RBI with a .279 career bat- just before the banquet and was un- ting average. He was an integral part Youth Baseball Foundation (PNYBF) was founded able to attend. His often-humorous by Stan Kokoska of Willimantic, Conn. Stan has of the Braves World Series Champi- invocations were a highlight of the onship team of 1985, and made the continued to serve the children in Poland since his banquets. “It was the first time he first summer teaching the children to play baseball 2001 All-Star team. Klesko’s pre- missed a banquet in many years,” sentation came via video by former in 1986. said Conrad. Msgr. Milewski passed Things have progressed since then and in 2004 a Atlanta Braves star John Smoltz; his away a couple of weeks later. How- father, John Smoltz, Sr., presented Polish team came to the United States to play in the ever, Conrad reported that there Little League World Series. Now it is almost impos- the honor in person. Klesko attend- were over 450 people in attendance, ed the event with his wife Kelly and sible to have a team come to the United States, as the making it one of the largest crowds cost of a visa, passport, airfare, housing and meals is son Hunter. in recent years. Duane Bobick, a top pro and too expensive for the relatively poor families of the children. amateur heavyweight boxer, posted NATIONAL TITLE FOR DAN- a pro record of 48-4 with 41 KOs This spring the 14th Annual Dzialdowo Cup Tour- OWSKI. John Danowski led the nament was held, with the winning team receiving a in the 1970s. He retired in 1979 at Duke men’s lacrosse team to the age 28. Bobick was unable to at- beautiful Crystal Trophy from the president of Po- NCAA title as the Blue Devils de- land. This summer the Baseball Field in Dzialdowo tend due to health issues. He was feated Notre Dame in overtime, presented by professional boxing Poland was expanded to allow the now senior boys 6-5. It was the Blue Devils’ second and girls to play ball. This field can be used for tee- referee Frank Garza, and his award straight title and third championship was accepted by his cousin Char- ball, Little League, Babe Ruth, and Senior Teams. since 2010. From the port it is delivered by truck to many cit- lotte Czech and her husband Paul Danowski, previously Hofstra’s McDonald. ies all around Poland and to summer camps spon- head coach, took over the Duke sored by the Kosciuszko Foundation. U.S. Women’s Open bowling job in July 2006. He came after the champion Liz Johnson received STEPPING UP TO THE PLATE. PAJ subscribers Al If you would like to donate to continue the pro- previous coach was forced out be- motion of baseball in Poland, make your check out to this year’s NPASHF Excellence in cause of the charges from a woman Koproski (left) of Stamford, Conn., and Tom Krajew- Sports award. It was presented by ski from Buffalo repair donated baseball and softball PNYBF and send it to 222 Ocean Drive East, Stam- claiming she had been assaulted by ford, CT 06902. For more information call (203) former pro bowler and current gold- members of the team. (Ultimately, equipment, which will be shipped to Poland by the rated bowling coach Michelle Mul- Polish National Youth Baseball Foundation, founded 323-9944. The PNYBF is a 501(c)(3) not for profit the woman was discredited and the organization and all donations are tax deductible to len. Liz Johnson attended the event district attorney was disbarred). in 1986 by Stan Kokoska of Willimantic, Conn., to along with her father Conrad John- teach children to play the sport in Poland. the extent of the law. If you would like to volunteer, Danowski stabilized the program call or email [email protected]. son, who spoke proudly about the and made it a perennial contender. family’s Polish roots (their original The PNYBF thanks all who have donated towards the building of the baseball field and towards shipping John’s father, Ed Danowski, was the donated equipment to Poland. In addition to Tom Krajewski from Boston (near Buffalo), N.Y., the PNYBF name is Janiszewski). a great quarterback for Fordham Also in attendance at the event would like to thank loyal supporter is Paul Sager of Pittsburgh, Pa., who annually donates used baseball and University and the New York Gi- softball equipment to the organization. were many sports celebrities, retired ants, and later coached football at POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • AUGUST 2014 www.polamjournal.com 13

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The Blacksmith’s Kid AS K OUR MAN IN WARSAW / Robert Strybel If it is Kowalczyk, someone arms goes with it. once called some distant ancestor If interested, kindly airmail a $19 of yours “the blacksmith’s kid,” and personal or bank check or money Genealogy Questions for the Answerman it stuck. Jankowski was “the man order (adding $10 for each addi- Send all inquiries to: Robert Stry- Tarnow County, near Krakow. To to what was known as the General from Jankowo (Johnsville), Rybak tional surname you wish to have bel, ul. Kaniowska 24, 01-529 War- our knowledge, there are no family Governorship, an entirely German- was a fisherman, Mazur hailed researched) to: Robert Strybel, ul. saw, Poland; e-mail research60@ members left in that village or else- ruled entity created to supply the from the forested Mazurian Lake Kaniowska 24, 01-529 Warsaw, gmail.com where in Poland. Reich with a pool of slave labor. It District, and Baran was stubborn as Poland. You will also get a useful My grandkids are starting to was less than one-third the size of an old ram. genealogical contact chart which Q: My father came here from learn about history and the horrors prewar Poland. Whatever the case, you can can help you track down your fam- Poland. I still have his Polish docu- of war. They have asked me if the After the war, some of the de- learn all about a Polish last name, ily records in Poland and possibly ments where his surname is written village of Lekawica was impacted ported Łękawica residents returned what it means, how it came about, even turn up long-lost relations. For as Ciupa. Is that a typical Polish last by World War Two. I have tried un- to their homesteads. The Żywiec how many people use it, where they more information, please contact re- name and does it have any meaning? successfully to find answers in my Beskid Mountains, part of the Car- came from and whether a coat of [email protected]. Carlos Ciupa local library and on the internet. Do pathian range, is known for its gen- Buenos Aires, Argentina you know anyone who might have tle, rolling, forested slopes, unlike A: Ciupa is not extremely com- such knowledge that I could con- the craggy peaks of the Tatra Moun- BRUSH UP ON YOUR POLISH mon in Poland, but some 1,900 peo- tact? tains are to the east. ple sign themselves that way. Stan Zemula The Żywiec area is known for its In slang the word ciupa has one Glennwood, Mo. colorful regional culture, especially Are Your Ready for Some Piłka Nożna? of two different meanings: a jail A: Łękawica is a large village of its highlander attire, folk bands and football...... piłka nożna or prison (similar to the American over 4,000 in southern n Poland’s rustic architecture. Although you rugby...... rugby clink, slammer or hoosegow – the Żywiec district (county) border- may not be able to read the Polish, cricket...... krykiet latter comes from the Spanish word ing Slovakia. From the late 1700s you can get a glimpse of Łękawica tennis...... tenis juzgado) and a dullard, dimwit or until 1918 the area was part of the online as it is appears at present by squash...... squash clumsy oaf. Austro-Hungarian occupation zone visiting: http://www.lekawica.com. basketball...... koszykówka known as Galicja. After Hitler in- pl/aktualnosci,1,akt volley ball...... piłka do siatkówki Q: My grandparents came to the vaded Poland in 1939, that area was For information on the village badminton...... badminton United States in the early 1900s incorporated into the Third Reich today you can email: sekretariat@ golf...... golf from a village called Lekawica, in and its Polish residents deported lekawica.com.pl bowling...... kręgle

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BOOKS IN BRIEF / Mary Lanham THE PONDERING POLE / Ed Poniewaz The Lives of 100 Successful Poles Lead, Follow, or Lead Poles in the New World: I saw a most excellent show on exceptional leadership will possess The New Generation PBS about one of the surprising but ample quantities of both. Seeing by Edward Zawadzki prominent women in the American Grace Boggs’ life story subtracting EZMedia Publishing, 2013 civil rights movement of the sixties all of the “revolution” rhetoric, she The premise of The Poles in the and seventies. Her name is Grace was very effective at developing New World and Poles in the New Lee Boggs, the daughter of Chinese and steering the effort to gain equal World: The New Generation is to immigrants, and married to politi- rights for the African American peo- highlight the lives of 100 successful cal and civil rights activist James ple. All of her efforts were focused North Americans of Polish descent “Jimmy” Boggs. Grace and Jimmy on the cause rather than herself and from the past and present. lived in Detroit and devoted a lot that seemed to be the way she want- The people Zawadzki profi les of their time and effort improving ed it. come from all walks of life. Ac- the lives of the African-American St. Louis Polish Falcon’s Nest tors, such as Jane Krakowski, and community there and nationwide. 45 has a giant album displaying Pola Negri; scientists, such as Miec- As mentioned in the documentary, their history — past to present — in zyslaw Bekker and Karol Bobko; Grace still lives in Detroit and has pictures. I am struck by the group athletes, including Turk Broda and a special place in her heart for Mo- shots during the early years of the Mark Fidrych; and musicians like Town. organization showing men or wom- Pat Benatar and Marty Robbins, For good or bad, and you might en seated with the members lined have each earned a spot in one of not like her politics or philosophy or up behind them, twenty, forty, or a JUST AS I SUSPECTED. Rock leg- these volumes. work, but Grace was quite the ex- hundred strong in the photo. All of end Richie Sambora is 100% Polish Besides these well-known fi g- ish descent, some famous, some traordinary person. Along with all them are dressed up, the ones seated American. Before he took up the ures, many not-so-famous individu- not. These individuals whether born of her tireless efforts for change and in the front row are the leaders, and guitar at age 12, he had six years of als are profi led. A few of the less- in Poland, United States, Canada or the fi ve books she wrote, the show they look like a bunch of Marshal accordion lessons. er-known people of Polish origin Mexico are all vastly different but portrayed her as one of the “leaders” Pilsudskis in suits — serious, and for the band was half Polish (mom). include: Dr. George Jackowski who one thread is the same. Their Polish in the struggle. But I remember her confi dent. The idea that all of the Ethnic Celebs (ethniccelebes.com) developed the rapid format cardiac heritage has given them the ability saying something to the effect that Polish people were only steel work- brings him in as 100% Polish but I blood test; Henry Juszkiwicz the to shape our New World. Americans love their “icons” and ers and miners isn’t evident in these would challenge the name Sambora Chairman of Gibson Guitars; and she downplayed the higher rever- pics. These guys and gals cleaned as being Polish.” ABOUT THE AUTHOR. Morris Michael Edelstein, a Polish- Edward ential position she was accorded. up pretty well back then and the col- I received a very nice letter from American politician. But Zawadzki Zawadzki has been a sports editor Many heroes really aren’t very good lars are white. Joseph Malon, who lived near the doesn’t forget to include many of and featured columnist for the Can- leaders and many of the individuals Polonia, like all ethnic groups Sambora’s in the old neighborhood the superstars of the Polish com- ada Free Press, a boxing promoter, a I think are great leaders, don’t stir has and will always have a wide in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, and munity such as, Bobby Vinton, Lib- concert promoter, and now focuses an ounce of feeling in anyone else. variety of leadership styles and I he confi rms that Richie’s dad Adam erace, General Casimir Pulaski, and exclusively on writing and broad- appreciate greatly all of the lead- was 100% Polish. Now that is A+ Johnny Rzeznik. casting. His previous publications WHAT DOES THE LIFE of the Chi- ers we have had and have now. I’m Pondering Pole verifi cation. Each biography is short, only include The Ultimate Canadian nese woman Grace Boggs have to generally not a “we need” guy but as Dziękuje bardzo to you, Joe, and about two pages long, but packed Sports Trivia Books Volumes 1 and do with Polonia? Leaders are made we go forward there will be a need Niech Pan Bog ci błogosławi (May with not only basic biographical 2. Zawadzki’s parents, survivors of up of various amounts of charisma for capable and devoted leaders to the Lord bless you)! information, but interesting tidbits the Second World War, settled in on the one hand, and on the other, manage effectively the parts of Po- If you have a thought about this as well. For instance, after she mar- Canada following the war. His par- managerial or organizational skills. lonia still relevant and to inspire the month’s topic, have a question, or ried, Martha Stewart earned a bach- ents taught him much of Polish his- An overabundance of charisma creation of new endeavors and cul- have interesting facts to share, con- elor’s degree from Barnard College tory and culture and he credits them produces hero-worship followers tural infl uences. The challenge for tact me at: Edward Poniewaz, 6432 in both European and Architectural for the inspiring him to write about and the skilled managerial types the new leaders will be to do more Marmaduke Avenue, St. Louis, MO History. She then went on to work these individuals of Polish descent. are praised for getting things done, with less and to prudently steer 63139; email alinabrig@yahoo. as a stockbroker on Wall Street be- He often tours throughout the Unit- making profi ts, or winning. A leader those efforts. As history has shown com. Don’t forget to visit The Pon- fore starting her own catering com- ed States and Canada with his moth- with a lot of personality can be ef- with Grace Lee Boggs, they might dering Pole blog, ponderingpole. pany. Christine Baranski, a TV and er to promote his books, make pre- fective because he has the numbers emerge from surprising and unusual blogspot.com. movie actress interestingly enough, sentations about Polish history, and behind him but might not really ac- places in many different forms. did not allow her two daughters to speak about his parents’ experiences complish anything. Manager lead- N.B. If you send email, reference watch television due to what she as prisoners in Nazi war camps. ers might have the answers but POLISH ROCKERS UPDATE. the Polish American Journal or the and husband deemed to be question- The Poles in the New World is might not be able to carry them out From the July Ponder Pole I said: Pondering Pole in the subject line. able content. Ted Knight, born Ted available in both Polish and Eng- because no one is paying attention “For some time I believed that I will not open an email if I do not Konopka, who played Ted Baxter lish. This review is based on the or won’t believe it. A person with Richie Sambora, the lead guitarist recognize the subject or the sender. on the Mary Tyler Moore Show, English edition. quit high school to join the army. He earned fi ve Battle Stars when he CIEKAWOSTKI / Martin Nowak POLAND OF ARCHIVES DIGITAL NATIONAL PHOTO: served with the 296th Combat Engi- neer Battalion during World War II. These two volumes are fi lled with the lives of 100 people of Pol- Drzymała’s Wagon Sometimes we are inspired, or supremacy of the German ways. A Poles, Drzymała A WOMAN’S ROLE: at least our spirits are lifted, by the Prussian Colonization Commission acquired a new- A 1950’s ROMANCE actions taken by common, everyday was formed in 1886. It bought land er, more modern people. They are not authors, poli- from Poles and resold it to Germans. wagon. Finally, ticians, professional organizers or At the beginning of the twentieth after four years of business leaders. Just ordinary men century, one of the laws imposed legal wrangling and women. The shipyard worker forbade ethnic Poles from building and harassment, who says ’’no’’ to his communist any new structures on land that they the Drzymała masters, the schoolgirl who defi es owned. family was evict- the murderous efforts to keep her In 1904, Michał Drzymała ed from the trail- of Podgradowice was renamed from learning. bought a plot of land in Podgrado- er. Drzymała then built a dugout hut Drzymałowo in his honor, a distinc- This is the little known story of wice not far from Zdrój. He wanted but was evicted from that, too. Tired tion historically reserved for royalty. such a person in Poland more than a to build a house on the land but was of the struggle, he gave in, sold his hundred years ago. denied permission to do so by the land and bought a small farm in Ce- He was buried in Miasteczko Michał Drzymała was born in German authorities. So he bought gielsko, not too far away. It had an Krajenskie near Grabówno. His Zdrój in 1857, a village about twen- an old circus wagon and moved into existing house on it, so he would be grave was desecrated by the Nazis ty-seven miles to the southwest of it with his wife and three children. in no violation of the law by living during World War II but restored Poznań. He was an ethnic Pole but He was told he could not do so be- there. afterward. It is inscribed with the a German citizen, the village being cause he was Polish and Poles were So why didn’t the German au- words ’’Bohater Narodowy’’ mean- at that time in the German partition banned from building homes on thorities simply throw Drzymała out ing National Hero. He was awarded area of traditionally Polish lands. their land. But Drzymała protested, of his wagon to start with? Why did the Polish Order of Polonia Resti- He was a peasant who worked for saying that it was not a house, but they bother with legal arguments for tuta posthumously. Drzymała be- a brewery. a wagon. The German defi nition four years? 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Kenneth P. Gill, Supporter nary Studies, he was ordained a Ro- chaplain of KJT. Polish Army’s Powązki Cemetery. and her Polish culture and heritage. man Catholic priest by Bishop Jerzy Msgr. Mazurkiewicz served as a He is survived by his wife Anna. In addition to raising five children, of Many Polonian Causes Ablewicz, the Bishop of Tarnow, on charter member of the Fayette Li- (GBC). she worked side-by-side with her May 27, 1973. In 1974, he received brary Museum and Archives Board mother Zofia at the Peacock Bridal his Masters Degree in Theology- and as chaplain of the La Grange Zenona “Sonia” Raczkowski, Shoppe in Chicago. Cosmology awarded by the Pontifi- Fire Department for over 44 years. Wiecek took great pride in her cal Theological Institute in Krakow. He also served as a member of the Community Activist Polish heritage. She actively partici- After the sudden death of his Hospital Foundation Board. FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. pated in Harcerstwo, Polish Scout- mother in 1988, his teen-age sister — Zenona “Sonia” Raczkows- ing, always offering a helping hand PHOTO: KOT MALGORZATA was left alone in the family home in Colonel Marian Prusek, ki, 84, a community activist who wherever she was needed, be it at Tarnow. Since she was not able to fought for fairness and justice for all Polish Scout camps, with its par- carry on herself, he decided to ask Polish Army Guerilla Fighter people. A leader in the state’s Polish ents’ organization, and/or with its the bishop to relieve him of his par- and U.S. Marine Veteran American community, her experi- Lechici and Orleta dance troupes. ish obligations to take care of his BARANIAK ANDRZEJ PHOTO: ences as a child POW deepened her She was the dance troupe’s biggest sister during these years. In 1991, understanding and appreciation for fan and their resident seamstress. his sister was of age to marry and the cost of freedom. Ludmilla became involved in Harc- so Father Stanislaw was relieved of A special passion was the Polish erstwo when her eldest son, Thadde- Kenneth P. Gill, a stalwart of his responsibilities toward her. He Scouting Organization. Raczkowski us, began with the organization. She Chicago Polonia, was born on Feb- was then awaiting a new assignment was “always focused on helping was on its board parents’ committee ruary 29, 1944 and passed away on from his bishop In April 1990, Bish- young people and teaching them for approximately 30 years. June 29, 2014. He was the beloved op Jerzy Ablewicz died and was about how to achieve their dreams,” Her devotion to Harcerstwo was husband of the late Marlene Wilc- succeeded by Bishop Jozef Zycinski said her son A. Rocky Raczkowski. unprecedented. She cooked at its zynski Gill and the son of the late as Bishop of Tarnow. The Cardinal Raczkowski was nine when her camp for over 20 years and volun- Casimir and Sylvia Gill. Primate of Poland and Bishop Jozef father, a Polish army officer, was teered at its a weekly meetings. She Gill was born, raised, and edu- Zycinski, after making arrange- captured by Nazis and held as a war sewed, pressed, repaired, and inven- cated in Chicago, and retired as a ments with the American and Polish prisoner. She and her mother lived toried Lechici’s costumes for over librarian for Portage Park School Episcopates, assigned Fr. Kempa to in seclusion for several years and 40 years. In addition, she sewed of the Chicago Public Schools. Ken serve on a permanent basis in the were eventually sent to the camp some 200 costumes for the Orleta spent his entire adult life as an ac- Archdiocese of Boston, Mass. with near Auschwitz, where they lived Dance Group. She continued her tive member of Chicago’s Polish the agreement of Bernard Cardinal for two years before the camp was Polish costume craft until approxi- American community, and, along Law to work among the Polish peo- liberated by allied forces in early mately two years ago, when her eye- with his wife, was a proud supporter ple in the Archdiocese. 1945. sight began to fail. of Polonia causes. He was an officer In September 1991, he was as- Marian Edward Prusek, 88, After the war, she finished high In 1945, Wiecek was a debutante of numerous organizations, includ- signed to the Catholic Church of the was born in Poland in 1926 and died school and was accepted to the at the White and Red Ball of the Le- ing the Polish American Congress, Holy Trinity in Lowell and served as on May 22, 2014, after a long ill- Jagielonski University Medical gion of Young Polish Women. She Illinois Division; the Internation- pastor from 1997-2014. He became ness. Prusek was the president of the School in Krakow. After receiving was part of the first en masse pre- al Polka Association; Council of a U.S. citizen in August of 2001. Chicago branch of the Polish Army her medical degree in 1960, her par- sentation of debutantes in the Unit- Educators in Polonia; the Chicago He was a Chaplain of the Knights Veterans and a member of the Armia ents surprised her with a trip to the ed States, and remained a member Society of the Polish National Al- of Columbus, Lowell Council #72 Krajowa (AK), fighting gallantly in United States, where she met Bog- of the Legion until her health lim- liance; the Heritage Club of Polish and also a 4th Degree member of battles near Radkow and Krzepin. dan Raczkowski. They married in ited her participation. Americans; the Polish American Li- the Bishop Delany Assembly, since After escaping from a Soviet prison 1962, and he preceded her in death Her love, her smile, and her de- brarians Association; and served as June of 1997. (GBC) and being hunted by the Soviet se- in 2002. votion left a lasting impression on a member of the board of directors cret police in 1946, he fled across Raczkowski resumed her medi- all who knew her, and she will be of the Polish Museum of America. Msgr. Harry Mazurkiewicz, the border into the American oc- cal career in her adopted homeland, truly missed. Wiecek was the loving Always a reliable and conscientious cupation zone, and then traveled to and began working at Sinai Hospital mother of Thaddeus, Danita Cher- volunteer, Ken gave his time and Head of Deanery London. In the early 1950s, Prusek as a surgical assistant in 1967. In ney, Stephan, Jerome, and Con- talents to all these organizations, as La GRANGE, Texas — Msgr. emigrated to Chicago and within a 2007, she was honored by Detroit rad, and a devoted grandmother of well as to the Polish Roman Catho- Harry Mazurkiewicz, 87 passed short time enlisted in the U.S. Ma- Medical Center for more than 40 Susanne Wiecek, Emilia Wiecek, lic Union of America, the Coperni- away on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at rine Corps and fought in the Korean years’ service. Marcel Wiecek, and Jacob Cherney. cus Center’s Taste of Polonia, and College Station Medical Center in War. Once he settled into civilian Following her retirement, she be- She was preceded in death by her many more organizations. When he College Station, Texas. life, he worked for Sabena, the Bel- came involved in the “New Detroit” husband, Casimer Wiecek, parents agreed to volunteer, he always kept Msgr. Mazurkiewicz was born in gian Airline. He settled in Chicago, Committee on Immigration, fight- Zofia Gutowska-Jaworska and John his word. Always friendly, always Chappell Hill, Texas on September where he spent the remainder of his ing for fair and reasonable immigra- Jaworski, a twin sister Bogumila, concerned, Ken truly was proud of 18, 1926, the son of Tony and Jo- life. tion policies. and a brother Mitchell. (GBC). his Polish heritage and its culture. sephine (Bilski) Mazurkiewicz. He For over 60 years, he embraced Kenneth P. Gill is survived by his attended St. Mary’s School in Bren- anything and all activities pertain- Visit our On-line Bookstore at brother-in-law Joseph Wilson and ham and went on to graduate from ing to the veterans, philanthropic or Ludmilla “Luba” Wiecek, sister-in-law Denice Kwak-Wilson, St. Edward’s High School in Austin, social. He was especially involved Devoted to Harcerstwo www.polamjournal.com along with numerous cousins. The Texas before entering St. Mary’s in collecting medical supplies for Subscriptions, butter lamb family has asked that all donations Seminary in La Porte, Texas. He the AK veterans in their Warsaw molds, cards, music and more! in Ken’s memory be sent to The was ordained May 26, 1951, at St. clinic. For the last 17 years, he was Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Dis- Polish Museum of America, 984 Mary’s Church in Brenham, Tex- president of the Chicago branch of cover accepted. Secure Server. N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, as. He was briefly assigned to St. AK and also served as commander You can also renew your 60642-4101 or visit www.polishmu- Monica’s in Cameron, Texas before of the Group 90 of SWAP (Stowar- subscription on-line seumofamerica.org. (GBC) returning to St. Mary’s in Brenham zyszenie Weteranów Armii Polskiej where he served as an associate pas- w Ameryce – Polish Army Veterans Msgr. Stanislaw Kempa, tor. In June of 1956, he was assigned Association in America). In April JUREK-PARK SLOPE 66, Pastor of Holy Trinity, associate pastor of Sacred Heart, 2014, Prusek received news that he FUNERAL HOME, INC. and in 1966 he became pastor of Sa- was nominated and subsequently re- Lowell, Massachusetts cred Heart where he served until his ceived the honorable rank of “colo- retirement in 2006. nel” from Poland’s Ministry of De- Msgr. Mazurkiewicz served as fense. chaplain in the 871st Engineer Bat- For his service to the United talion U.S. Army Corps with the States, he was given full military rank of captain. He served in differ- honors after his funeral mass at St. ent ranks in the diocesan level in- Constance Church on Chicago’s cluding Presbyteral Council, Cleri- northwest side. His ashes were trans- Ludmila “Luba” Alexandra 728 4th Ave., Brooklyn, NY cal Endowment Fund, and Diocesan ported to Poland, where another fu- Wiecek, nee Jaworski, 86, passed DORIS V. AMEN LICENSED FUNERAL DIRECTOR Development Fund Advisory Com- neral mass was said at the Field Ca- away on May 25. Born in Chica- NEWLY DECORATED CHAPEL FACILITIES go, Ludmilla graduated from Holy OUR 24-HOUR PERSONAL SERVICES ARE mittee. He was appointed domestic thedral of the Polish Army (Katerda AVAILABLE IN ALL COMMUNITIES prelate on May 9, 1982. He served Polowa Wojska Polskiego), across Family Academy during the days AT-HOME ARRANGEMENTS INSURANCE CLAIMS HANDLED as the dean of the Eastern Deanery from the Heroes of the Warsaw Up- when Polish was spoken throughout SOCIAL SECURITY & VETERAN’S BENEFITS the school day with the exception PROMPTLY EXPEDITED and consulter and member of the rising Monument. He received the MONUMENT INSCRIPTIONS ASCERTAINED Personnel Committee for Bishop Polish Army’s full military honors. of one English language class. She Aymond. He also served as the state His ashes were then placed in the devoted her entire life to her family (718) 768-4192

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“Polka Festival” Show POLKAJUKEBOX / Steve Litwin Celebrates 25th Year DUDLEY, Mass. — Nichols College Radio’s “Polka Festival” Polka Shoes Keep You Dancing show is celebrating its 25th year. The Steve Drzewicki Band was Local and regional bands like the Jeff Guyette began the show on formed in 1961 and today, more Drzewicki group are key compo- September 22, 1989. Bob Guyette than a half-century later, is still pro- nents to keeping polka music alive became his co-host in 1990, taking viding great polka music to audienc- in those non-metro pockets of the over the show in 2006 when son, es in the Bay City area of Michigan, country. They know their audiences, Jeff and his wife Kristin moved. as well as other venues around the and the audience knows them. The Polka Festival airs Monday, country. Steve Drzewicki band keeps those 6:00-8:00 p.m. It can be heard at Its latest CD, Polka Shoes, pres- polka shoes dancing throughout the 97.5 FM, and on the internet at ents a lucky 13 tunes, with “Potato Greater Michigan area. www.nichols.edu/wnrc and www. Chip” polka, “Jedzie Boat,” “Miala Contact the band via email at: live365.com/wnrc. Listeners can Baba Koguta,” and the title song, [email protected] or by tele- call the station at (508) 943-8320 or “Polka Shoes,” just to name a few. phone at: (989) 443-1807. e-mail at [email protected]. Michigan State Polka Music Hall of Fame inductee, Tommy Reder, makes his return to polkas and is “It’s Polka Time!” Expands in Minnesota highlighted on “Pickles with your DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — kota. The station streams its sig- Beer,” and “Muzykanci.” Other July 6, 2014 was the starting date nal worldwide at www.realcoun- musicians that make up the unique of “It’s Polka Time!” with Craig try102.com. Drzewicki sound include: Steve Ebel in this north-central Minne- “It’s Polka Time!” is produced Drzewicki on drums; Gary Mueller sota town. The radio program will from Minneapolis and St. Paul, on trumpet, fiddle, and accordion; be heard every Sunday, noon to and is heard on 26 other stations. It Stanley Kowalski on accordion; 2:00 p.m. over 102.3 FM KRCQ. also airs on the Polka Jammer Net- Doug Lull on trumpet; Mark Duro- KRCQ (50,000-watts) cov- work, Saturdays from 7:00-9:00 cher on bass; and Bill Triechel on ers a large area of North Central p.m. Information can be found at accordion. Seth and Peggy add their Minnesota and Eastern North Da- www.itspolkatime.com. magic with the bells.

Kathy Blazonczyk and Brian Szumigalski working the Bel- Ken Yash, drummer for the Maestro’s Men. Kevin Adams and Lenny Gomulka of the Chicago Push. Aire concessions table at hall entrance.

POLKA INSIDER / Steve Litwin 40th Year of Fireworks Packs the House The 40th Polka Fireworks filled the Seven Springs Resort in Champion, Pa. with people, mu- sic, people, bands and more people. Featuring fourteen of the nation’s best polka bands, the event drew fans from all over the country. Pool parties with DJ Kenny Olowin, live music poolside and in the Joe “Zip” Lubovinsky Hall, planned and impromptu jam sessions, filled five days with polkas from morning to night and beyond. The Blazonczyk family continues the legacy of this grand event and does it to perfection, fea- turing the best polka talent in the country. Add the 31st Concertina Jam Session, the night-time jams, and Big Dan’s Party, and they become icing on the musical cake. Since a picture is worth a thousand words, here are a few thousand words of photos from the Concertina Jam number 31, sponsored by Steve and Adele Litwin at the 40th Polka Fire- 40th Polka Fireworks. works Festival.

PAJ Polka Editor Steve Litwin accepting the IPA’s Joe Jozwiak The crowd in front of the Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Whitey Ryniec, a founding member of the Dyna-Tones, takes Award with the IPA’s Laura Mateja and Mike Matousek. Men. a vocal at the Concertina Jam. 18 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • AUGUST 2014

DANCE TIME / Jen Pijanowski Lots of Surprises and Support for a Great Cause BUFFALO, N.Y. — For decades, da Merwin brought her father Mike food. The festival, which showcases music has been friends with Niagara Falls was a hub for polka ac- Chipchak, an avid polka fan in from many Polish organizations, Polish Jimmy for several years. tivities, but over the past few years Rochester to enjoy the band. It was scholarship fund, and promotes the His unbelievable talent on the city has fallen short on polka a great mix of polka fans and bar the guitar added another functions. New Direction has been patrons that stayed and enjoyed the layer of sound to this al- doing their part to bring polkas back music. Sportsman’s has a second ready phenomenal group of to Niagara Falls. The Polish Nook floor that overlooks the band, and it musicians. I really enjoyed and the Echo Club have opened was a great place to sit, relax, and the performance and from their doors and received a warm re- enjoy a cold beer while hearing the the smiles of the audience, sponse from the community. harmonious sounds of Buffalo Con- I think everyone is atten- certina All Stars. I am thrilled that dance would agree with me. the Hall family has decided to open their doors to yet another polka CANADIAN VISITORS. band. I look forward to their con- On our way back from Syra- tinued support and hopefully seeing cuse, we stopped by at Ray’s other bands of this genre gracing the on Clinton St. in Cheek- stage very soon. towaga. There Eddie Guca & the Polish Canadians Ed Guca and Joe Banal. SURPRISE! Buffalo Polka Boost- Ed and Jane Bednowski from Syra- were performing alongside for the music. Here’s hoping that er Club members were treated to cuse. New Direction. Guca, who always the Niagara Falls Hard Rock Café quite a surprise at the June meeting. has top notch musicians, has such decides to host a polka band there A surprise band made up of Mark proud Polish culture in the area has a unique sound. I love the tone of next Dyngus Day. Now that would Kohan, Rick Pijanowski, Jim Ka- been going strong for 60 years. This his voice and you can tell that every be something! minski, Robin Pegg, and Ray Bar- year the entertainment on Saturday lyric is coming right from his heart. sukiewicz got together to provide was provided by the Rymanowski Their affection for polkas shows CALENDAR OF EVENTS Linda Merwin and her dad, Mike music for the meeting. All seasoned Brothers and the Jimmy Sturr Or- through every time I see them play. Chipchak. Aug. 1. Polish Happy Hour, Thirsty musicians and friends, they sound- chestra. The Rymanowski Broth- The evening was a landmark event Buffalo Buffalo-5:00-?-Free. I recently visited the Echo Club ed as though they’d been playing ers took the stage first performing a for long time drummer Joe Banal Aug. 3. New Direction, Town of on a polka Sunday with New Direc- together as a group for years. The vast array of standard polka favor- who was playing his last job with Cambria Gazebo Concert, 4160 Upper tion. If you have never visited the band pumped out all of our honky ites. The quick wit of Gerry and his the band that evening. We were Mountain Rd., Sanborn, N.Y. 6:00-8:00 Echo Club, it is well worth the trip. polka favorites for the crowd of brother Dennis made watching the thrilled to run into our friends Les p.m. Free. The property, which once served as enthusiastic dancers and specta- band extremely entertaining. Polka and Alice Kapuscinski who drove Aug. 8. New Direction, Erie County a private Polish club, is rich in his- tors. Jim Kaminski took the lead in from Oakville, On- Fair, Slade Park Gazebo, 1:00-4:00 p.m. tory and unlike any place you have on several of the vocals and show- tario to hear the Polish Aug. 9. 4th Annual German Pol- ever visited. Many famous guests cased quite a talent for performing. Canadians and wish Joe ish Celebration, New Direction & Aus- have visited this gorgeous 24-room Although they are not a traditional well in his retirement landers, Spring Garden Pavilion, 3838 mansion including Presidents Wil- band, I hope that they decide to get from the band. New Two Rod Rd., Marilla, NY 4:00 -10:00 liam McKinley and Woodrow Wil- together at least a few times a year. Direction alternated p.m. $7.00 son, Harry Houdini, Marilyn Mon- It was a dynamite evening watching with Guca for a seam- Aug. 12. Buffalo Bisons Polish roe, and Pope John Paul II. Owner these longtime friends really play less transition from the Night, The Knewz, Coca Cola Field, Buf- Deb Sirianni is thrilled to have music from the heart. Canadian style polkas falo. Music from 5:00-7:00. The Bisons polkas back in this historic Niagara to some dance worthy are honoring Mark Kohan as 2014 Po- Falls landmark. New Direction en- A GREAT CAUSE. My husband honky favorites. Be- lonian of the Year Honoree and pre- tertained the crowd from the up- Ricky and I headed to the Syra- tween the bands, they senting the Community Leadership stairs hall which is complete with cuse Polish Festival this year. Clin- kept the large beautiful award to Jennifer and Rick Pijanowski. a beautiful dance floor, plenty of ton Square which is located in the dance floor full for the Group Tickets available for $7.25 call seating, and a bar. For $5.00 admis- duration of the eve- Chris Tanski (716) 771-1076. sion it was a Sunday afternoon filled ning. The combination Aug. 12 — Buffalo Touch, River Grill, Aqua Lane, Tonawanda, N.Y. 7:00 with wonderful music and a Polish Joe Ryczek, Gerry Rymanowski, Jerry Soliwoda, of these bands made a -10:00p.m. Free. sausage sandwich served to each and Dennis Rymanowski. perfect ending to our attendee. The owners welcome pa- whirlwind polka tour. Aug. 16. Special Delivery. Corpus trons to peruse the property and the lovers danced away in the street in Christi Dozynki. Sears St., Buffalo, N.Y. endless amount of memorabilia that front of the stage adding to the fes- HOF RELEASE PARTY. The Buf- 6:30-10:30 p.m. is in this building. It has even been tive atmosphere. We even ran into falo Music Hall of Fame has induct- Aug. 16. New Direction, Echo Club, rumored that several ghosts reside many of our friends from the area ed many polka musicians including 341 Portage Rd., Niagara Falls, NY 6:00- in this property which only adds to that we have not seen in ages. Art Art Kubera, Mark Kohan, Wanda & 9:00 p.m. $5.00 its historical presence. Kott as well as Ed and Jane Bed- Stephanie, Big Steve Krzeminski, Aug. 24. Owl Family Picnic, Lamm nowski were right in front of the Ron Urbanczyk, Tadj Symczak, and Post, 962 Wehrle Drive, Williamville, NY. SPORTSMAN’S TAVERN, a music band dancing to almost every single Mike Nowakowski. Hard Rock Café Variety of polka bands; call for more in- formation (716) 633-9242. lover’s mecca, hosted a polka dance song. Next Jimmy Sturr stormed the recently held a CD release party and Aug. 24. New Direction, Fourteen for Father’s Day. The Buffalo Con- stage in his true fashion. His orches- for the first time had a polka band Holy Helpers Summerfest, 1345 Indian certina All Stars made their debut tra started belting out polkas full perform. The Buffalo Touch, which Jimmy Sturr. Church Rd., West Seneca, NY 1:00-4:30 at this one-of-a-kind local hotspot. force and really brought an exciting has two hall of fame members itself, p.m. Free. Dwayne and Denise Hall opened heart of downtown Syracuse is a energy to the crowd. I have always was asked to play as a part of the Aug. 26. Special Delivery, Cheek- their doors to polka music with the perfect backdrop for this large fes- been a huge fan of Sturr because I evening’s performances. The crowd towaga Senior Center, Broadway & Buffalo Touch several years ago and tival. Polish vendors selling amber, love his sense of performance and which was a mix of music lovers Union Rd., Cheektowaga, NY. 7:00 - have now decided to host an addi- wood carvings, jewelry, household the showcasing of his musicians. of all genres showed their support 9:00 p.m. Free. tional polka band. It is the perfect items, eggs, t-shirts and anything The horn players jumped down into when the Touch took the stage. The venue to expose others to the fun Polish-themed that you can imag- the audience and crowd went wild. five songs they performed included and infectiousness of the music. ine lined the streets. There were Regardless of whether you like his “Who the Hell is Alice” and “I Can’t BEYOND BUFFALO The acoustics are absolute perfec- several Polish restaurants as well style of music or not, it is impos- Reach That Far” which showcased Aug. 22-24. Zabawa, Holy Trin- ity Parish, 220 Reed St., Erie, PA. Polka tion and everyone in attendance as organizations selling delicious sible not to enjoy the performance. Mike and Tadj. A few of the spec- Family Band, MarVels, Polka Country enjoyed the performance. The small Polish food. Lines were 30 people Chris Caffery of Trans-Siberian tators even got up and danced the Musicians, & the Knewz. Free. dance floor did not discourage any- deep at almost every single vendor Orchestra was a special guest with polka in front of the stage making Aug, 29-31. IPA Convention, Em- one from getting up to dance to their around lunchtime which obviously the band. This unlikely polka mu- it all that much more enjoyable. Fel- bassy Suites, 5800 Rockside Woods favorite songs. My good friend Lin- speaks volumes to the amazing sician who is associated with rock low inductee Ron Urbanczyk and Blvd., Independence, OH, including his wife Kathy were also in atten- John Gora & Gorale, The Knewz, Lenny dance showing their support for the Listen to the Gomulka & Chicago Push, The Boys, THE POLKA CAROUSEL Buffalo Musicians Hall of Fame. It IPA Tribute Band, Full Circle, Polka was a once in a lifetime opportunity Country Musicians, and The Project. BIG TONY POLKA SHOW for this band to play at a Hard Rock Three-day pass $40.00/single day ad- ROCKIN’ROCKIN’ Café and I am happy that I was there mission available. WJJL 1440 AM to witness some additional exposure POLKASPOLKAS Niagara Falls / Buffalo, NY SUNDAY EVENING with FREE CATALOG! 5:00 p.m. MIKE & GEORGE PASIERB HEAR ALL THE POLKA STARS Your Host: Ed Slomkowski Send all promotional material to on www.polishnewcastleradio.com WXRL Tony Rozek SUNSHINE Wed. 5:00 to 6:00: p.m. 78 Cochrane St. . Buffalo, NY 14206 SEND FOR A FREE CATALOG Fri. 6:00 to 7:00 p.m 1300 AM SUNSHINE LANCASTER-BUFFALO PO BOX 652 www.radioharborcountry.org For advertising information, call SAT. 2:00-3:00 p.m. W. SENECA, NY 14224 Wed. 11:00 a.m. to noon (716) 824-6092 CDs $12 each $2.00 SHIPPING & HANDLING Sun. 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. SUN. 7:00-8:00 p.m. [email protected] POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • AUGUST 2014 www.polamjournal.com 19 Chet Kowalkowski and Eddie Blazonczyk, Sr.: Highlights of a Lifelong Friendship Part IV — Conclusion COLLECTION KOWALKOWSKI CHET PHOTO: by Chet Kowalkowski MUSICIANS MONTHLY BREAK- FAST CLUB. For the past fourteen years, some 40-plus musicians and polka-related friends (mostly re- tired) have gathered the last Wednes- day of every month for breakfast at 7:00 a.m. at the Southern Bell Res- taurant in Bridgeview, Illinois. The original group of six musi- cians was inspired by myself, along with Eddie Labuda, Leon Kozicki, Walter Krystofi ak, Eddie Nowak and Teddy “O” Okrzesik. From an informal group of six, founded in February of 2000, it has mush- roomed into the current number. CHICAGO POLKA MUSICIANS COFFEE CLUB. 1990. Bottom row, l. to We sing happy birthday to those r.: Wally Maduzia, Leon Kozicki, Chet Kowalkowski, Bolek Lacek. Middle celebrating birthdays during that row. Walter Krzystofi k, Jim Kucharski, Al Piatkowski, Eddie Nowak, John month. There is plenty of historic Jaworski, and Zak Ziobro. Top row: Eddie Blazonczyk, Jr., Stas Bulanda, discussion about polka music and Eddie Blazonczyk, Sr., Tony Blazonczyk, Tom Lizek, and Frank Samoraj. those polka artists who were popu- lar years ago. day of the month except December. come to see him sing. We gather We exchange memorabilia, arti- During the months of May and around a picnic table and everyone facts and photos about our experi- November, we have a jam session sings along. ences from years ago. Guys come at which musicians bring their in- Eddie B. really drew the crowds from near and far to test their mem- struments and play for a half hour along with his musician buddies, ory about the bands, names and lo- or more. After all of the discussion friends and polka music support- cations that had existed. It’s a time and frivolity has ended, the gang ers. Sadly, the extensive and illus- for camaraderie and reminiscing gets together for the monthly group trious music career in which Eddie about the “good old days” when the photo, taken by the gracious and ac- B. started came to an end with his halls were located on second fl oor commodating waitress. passing on May 21, 2012. His fi nal with dozens of stairs to climb car- participation in the Bel-Aire Days rying equipment, no elevators, no BEL-AIRE DAYS SING ALONG. sing-along was in July of 2011. air conditioning, and music at wed- In 2004 when Bel-Aire Days was Chet and Eddie B’s legacy is dings that started at 6:00 p.m. and moved to Joliet, John Jaworski, Ed- found and proven in the numerous ended at 1:00 a.m. Sometimes it die Blazonczyk, Sr. and I started recordings on 45s, LPs, cassettes, lasted longer and even continued the singing a few songs at the bar. In CDs, movie reels, videos, newspa- next day. To think that some modern 2005, Bobby Pivin joined in playing per/magazine articles, and the mem- day musicians complain about play- on the concertina. Each year it got ories of his family, band members, ing a three- to four-hour job. bigger and bigger. It became an an- friends and fans. So we carry on Nostalgia and pleasant memories nual sing-along with Eddie B. and with wonderful memories and the are experienced every last Wednes- friends, and more and more people intention of continuing our polka traditions in the years that follow. Drivetime Polkas v v v My gratitude and thank you is with “RONNIE D” extended to: my granddaughter WESTERN NEW YORK’S ONLY SEVEN-DAY-A-WEEK POLKA SHOW Becky (Jackinoski) Little and Fred Marek for assistance and develop- www.drivetimepolkas.com WXRL 1300AM ment, editing, and production of this bit of Chicago polka music history, MONDAY-SATURDAY which has been presented in the 5:00-7:00 p.m. Polish American Journal these last few months. Bóg zapłać! WECK 1230AM You can subscribe or renew SUNDAYS your subscription on-line at 8:00-11:00 a.m. www.polamjournal.com. FOR INFORMATION or ADVERTISING RATES, CALL (716) 683-4357 POLKAMOTION September 11-14, 2014 Rehoboth Beach Covention Center 229 Rehoboth Avenue Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 “Famous and Delicious” Old School homemade Polish food from the Polka Family kitchen of Gil Ziemski! Eddie Forman Orchestra Adult Senior (60+) Youth (17-21) The Beat Thursday $16 $15 Friday $18 $17 WOW! The Boys Saturday $18 $17 Polka Country Musicians Sunday $15 $15 (PCM) The Knewz Children under the age of 16 are admitted FREE! Admission fee does not include food and beverages! Dennis Polisky No food or drink is allowed to be brought into & The Maestro’s Men the Convention Center! The Nu Tones Reserved seating for bus groups only due to limited Meet ’n Greet Party with seating — Thank You for your cooperation! 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AMERICAN POLONIA AT A GLANCE University of Michigan Formally Recognizes Copernicus Program in Polish Studies ANN ARBOR — The University of Michi- In addition to formal instruction and graduate gan’s College of Literature, Science, and the Arts training, the Copernicus Endowment organizes (LSA) and the International Institute (II) have the Annual Copernicus Lecture, which has fea- formally approved the establishment of the Co- tured luminaries such as Zbigniew Brzezinski, pernicus Program in Polish Studies. The program Henryk Gorecki, Agnieszka Holland, Ryszard is supported by the Nicolaus Copernicus Endow- Kapuscinski, Leszek Kolakowski, Czeslaw Mi- ment, LSA and the II, and administered as part losz, and Krzysztof Penderecki. Many of these of the Center for Russian, Eastern European, and distinguished lectures have been part of broader Eurasian Studies (CREES), and the Weiser Cen- programming built around symposia and mini- ter for Europe and Eurasia (WCEE). It is directed courses, art exhibitions, musical performances, by Genevieve Zubrzycki, associate professor of and fi lm series. sociology. In 1999, the Copernicus Endowment’s Steer- The Copernicus Endowment was founded in ing Committee organized an unprecedented — 1973 to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Polish and never replicated — conference on the tenth astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. Its activities anniversary of the Polish Round Table Agree- quickly gained national and international recog- ment, attended by key participants of that his- nition and is now widely regarded as the premier toric event and prominent scholars from across Polish Studies program in North America. It has the world. been at the forefront of rigorous, multidisci- By formally recognizing the Endowment’s plinary analysis of Polish affairs, and the teaching activities as a Program on its 40th anniversary, of Polish language, history, culture, and politics. the University of Michigan is investing in a vi- Undergraduate and graduate courses relevant to brant and internationally renowned area studies Polish Studies are routinely taught by a dozen program with wide support at the university and faculty and lecturers affi liated with the program. in the community, while contributing to the Uni- Since 1990, over 25 doctoral dissertations on versity of Michigan’s tradition of excellence in Polish topics have been successfully defended. global education. The Copernicus Program in The Copernicus Endowment funds Copernicus Polish Studies promises to deepen and spread Fellowships for Incoming Graduate Students in knowledge on Polish-related themes in the future Polish Studies and Copernicus Summer Grants, and looks forward to building new bridges with and supports Polish language instruction. educational institutions of that vibrant society.

Interns Needed sity. As an early witness to the Ho- HAMTRAMCK, Mich. – The locaust, he was among the fi rst to Piast Institute has openings for two bring detailed evidence to the Allies interns to work in its research and about the extermination of the Jews policy area, in particular with the of Europe. He was recognized by Polish American Communication Yad Vashem (the living memorial Initiative (PACI) project. Success- in Jerusalem) as Righteous Among ful candidates will be university stu- Nations. dents with majors in History, Inter- Concert pianist Igor Lipinski of national Relations, Political Science Northwestern University performed and other Social Sciences as well as and all-Chopin program. UWM International Business and Interna- Professor Neal Pease will speak tional Communications. Ability to about Jan Karski and other impor- Let’s remember speak and read Polish is strongly tant anniversaries. preferred. To apply send a short let- The event was held July 13, 2014 the sacrifi ces ter of intent with a copy of an up- at the Polish Center of Wisconsin on to-date resume to: Virginia Skrzyn- South 68th St. they made for us iarz, Executive Vice President, Piast Institute, 11633 Joseph Campau, Vinton at Hamtramck, MI 48212. Historic Theater Dear Friend of Polonia: Statue of Mary Dedicated BUFFALO, N.Y. — The His- October is Polish American Heritage Month, a time for Americans of Polish descent to refl ect not only on BUFFALO, N.Y. — St. John toric Riviera Theatre and Perform- the contributions our ethnic group has made to the American way of life, but (and perhaps more impor- ing Arts Center in North Tonawanda tantly) also on the sacrifi ces made by our ancestors to giveus a better way of life. Kanty parish replaced the original statue of the Immaculate Concep- announces Bobby Vinton, “The Pol- With the passing of each generation, we lose a bit of our “Polishness”: the names O C TO B E R tion, which stood at the corner of ish Prince,” will be performing live of great-grandparents who came here are forgotten; a traditional dish is dropped at IS POLISH the church grounds for some 50 at 8:00 p.m., Sat., Sept. 2014. Doors a holiday; names become anglicized or changed entirely. years. Former pastor Msgr. Rob- open at 7:00 p.m. The Polish American Journal serves as monthly reminder of all the good associ- HERITAGE ert Golombek blessed the new Bobby Vinton has been called ated with being Polish. On our pages are stories of immigrant families who have MONTH statue and Laura Kowalski, a fi rst “the most successful love singer of bettered themselves in America. We report on Polish Americans who have attained communicant this year, placed the the Rock era, starting with his fi rst top positions in all walks of life. We describe and teach the customs babcia and dzi- A TIME TO crown on Mary. Landscaping of the hit release “Roses Are Red.” From adek brought to America. It has become – in part – our mission to make sure tradi- corner grotto completed the project. 1962 through 1972, he had more tions are not lost, for they underline the most important aspects of life in America: REMEMBER The statue proclaims the continued number one records than any other family, faith, and community. service of St. John Kanty Church to solo male artist. But we cannot do it alone. We rely on people like you help us continue publishing. The easiest way to do Buffalo’s Polonia. For tickets and more informa- this is to show your support in the form of patron advertising. We depend on our holiday issues to pay for tion, visit www.RivieraTheatre.org, the printing and mailing of the paper throughout the year. Scholarship Presented or call (716) 692-2413. Can we count on you? WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J. To guarantee placement of your ad in the Polish Heritage Month edition, please return the form below with — The Polish American Citizens Raising Dough for your check by September 18th. Club of Whitehouse Station present- Pierogi Maker ed a $500 scholarship to Andrew HOUTZDALE, Pa. — St. Bar- Please Return Today! For Your Records YES! I wish to participate in the Lachenmayr, a Hunterdon Central bara Parish has been in existence Cut at the dotted line and mail POLISH HERITAGE MONTH High School senior. The presenta- DATE for forty-plus years. In an effort to by out offi ce by September 18, EDITION of the POLISH AMER- tion was made during the club’s 2014 to guarantee your place ICAN JOURNAL. Enclosed, June board meeting at Liberty Hall preserve the Polish culture, it has AMOUNT in Whitehouse Station. held annual Polish festivals, and has

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