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CANBERRA, Australia – Ukraine’s pres- Ukraine’s official presence in Canberra. by Roman Woronowycz During a fiery two-hour session, three ence in Australia took on another dimension In his address, Mr. Mischenko empha- Kyiv Press Bureau ministers – Minister of the Economy and recently with the official flag of Ukraine sized the importance Ukraine has placed on European Integration Valerii being raised in the international flag display Australian relations and indicated that he is KYIV – Ukraine’s Cabinet of Khoroshkovskyi, newly appointed dedicated to the United Nations with flags of committed to increasing bilateral relations. Ministers on September 10 unanimously Foreign Affairs Minister Kostyantyn all countries that maintain a diplomatic pres- Mr. Romaniw, in turn, said that the cer- rejected a draft agreement for a “com- Gryshchenko and Minister of Justice ence in the national capital. It was notewor- emony was a milestone in Ukrainian set- mon economic space” – which could Oleksander Lavrynovych – identified thy that the ceremony took place as part of tlement in Australia, inasmuch as Ukraine bring Ukraine into eventual economic problems in the draft and at least one the celebrations of Ukraine’s 12th anniver- had taken this great step and should be union with three other countries, includ- major inconsistency between the agree- sary of independence. congratulated. It also signified the efforts ing Russia – and sent it for an article-by- ment and the Constitution of Ukraine, Ukraine’s Chargé d’Affairs of the Ukrainian community in Australia article analysis. which forbids any supranational body to Oleksander Mischenko and Australian in the past 50 years to see Ukraine’s flag The move came after several ministers be able to impose its rule over the coun- Federation of Ukrainian Organizations and Ukraine itself among the nations of questioned the constitutionality of the try. Chairman Stefan Romaniw had the honor the world. Being part of the international country entering into such a treaty. The “There are several issues in the draft of raising the flag in the presence of flag display reinforced this, he explained. decision made it very unlikely that a that do not conform to Ukrainian legisla- community leaders. Among them were: Following the ceremony, the official cel- signing ceremony would take place on tion and articles of the Constitution,” Bishop Peter Stasiuk of the Ukrainian ebrations of Ukraine’s Independence Day September 18-19 in Yalta during the explained Mr. Lavrynovych. “We need to Catholic Church, Eparchy of Australia, (August 24) was held in the Rydges Hotel annual Commonwealth of Independent analyze this item by item.” New Zealand and Oceania; George in Canberra. The host, Chargé d’Affairs States meeting, as President Leonid Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych Fedyszyn, president of the Association of Mischenko, welcomed ambassadors from Kuchma had hoped, and put the entire Ukrainians in Victoria; Jaroslav Duma, many countries, including the Vatican’s project into doubt. (Continued on page 3) chair of the Ukrainian Council of New papal nuncio, senior government officials South Wales; Bohdan Mykytiuk, presi- and Ukrainian community leaders. dent, Association of Ukrainians in This was another event that has given Western Australia; Michael Lawriwsky, strength to Ukraine’s official presence, as Lawmakers send Kuchma reforms president, Association of Ukrainians in this was the first official commemoration the Australia Capital Territory (ACT); to be held in Canberra. to Constitutional Court for review Mr.Lycho from New Zealand; Irene A wonderful exhibition of Ukrainian cos- Forestenko, deputy chair, Federation of tumes and artifacts on loan from the by Roman Woronowycz September 5 submitted to Parliament a Ethnic Communities Councils in Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church Kyiv Press Bureau new draft law that, if enacted by the Australia; and Orysia Stefyn, chair of the was presented in Australia’s Museum in Ukrainian School Council of Australia. Canberra. Many of the guests were very Verkhovna Rada, would constitutionally KYIV – In a second attempt at politi- change Ukraine to a parliamentary-presi- As the national anthem of Ukraine was cal reform prior to presidential elections played, the flag was raised to signify dential political system in which the (Continued on page 5) next year, President Leonid Kuchma on Verkhovna Rada would elect the head of state. On September 9 the draft legislation went to the Constitutional Court with a request for expedited review after 254 Gryshchenko bids farewell to D.C. after appointment as foreign minister national deputies had signed on in sup- by Yaro Bihun many friends in the U.S. capital on pendence day reception, Mr. port of the latest push by Mr. Kuchma to Special to The Ukrainian Weekly September 4, one day after President Gryshchenko thanked the attending U.S. reduce the power of his office and Leonid Kuchma announced that he officials, foreign diplomats and members change the relationship between the leg- WASHINGTON – Kostyantyn would replace Anatolii Zlenko as min- of the Ukrainian American and Jewish islative and executive branches of Gryshchenko, who has served as ister of foreign affairs. communities for their help in building a Ukraine’s government before his exit Ukraine’s ambassador here for almost Welcoming an overflow gathering of healthy U.S.-Ukraine relationship. from office. four years, bid farewell to his country’s guests at the Ukrainian Embassy’s inde- “I would like today simply to “Either we implement the reforms and express my deeply held gratitude for ensure the further stable development of the assistance, for the understanding, the country, or there will be more fights,” for the ability to preserve our friendship explained President Kuchma while trav- in very difficult times, to be able to see eling in Crimea, reported Interfax- through the times of challenge into the Ukraine. future,” the new foreign affairs minister In referring to “fights,” the president said. was stressing the inability of the “Ukraine is a true friend and partner Verkhovna Rada to work effectively – of the United States,” he stressed. both internally as well as with the execu- Mr. Gryshchenko expressed his grat- tive branch, which has too often led to itude to his colleagues from the diplo- heated political battles and paralysis in matic corps, especially from countries the legislative process. neighboring Ukraine, who helped him In mid-July the Parliament rejected an through times of challenge while in initial attempt at political reform, which Washington, and singled out the was first proposed by President Kuchma Ukrainian American community for in an Independence Day address in Yaro Bihun “special thanks.” August 2002, when it failed to find a “Their love for Ukraine, ability to majority of votes to move it along the Joining with newly appointed Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Kostyantyn understand what is happening there, path of Constitutional reform. The presi- Gryshchenko (center) are (from left) three U.S. ambassadors to Ukraine, being critical but at the same time able dent withdrew that bill just before the Steven Pifer, William Miller and Carlos Pascual; and the newly named U.S. ambassador, John Herbst. (Continued on page 15) (Continued on page 3) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2003 No. 37

ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFSNEWSBRIEFS Constitutional reform in Ukraine: Kostenko: Communists split opposition Gongadze case solved? What’s in the Rada pipeline? KYIV – Yurii Kostenko, head of the KYIV – Procurator-General Sviatoslav Ukrainian Popular Rukh, which is a con- Piskun told Interfax in Bishkek, by Jan Maksymiuk ing these nominations, the Parliament stituent of Viktor Yushchenko’s Our Kyrgyzstan, on September 3 that his col- RFE/RL Poland, Belarus and Ukraine Report has the right to dismiss all these officials. Ukraine bloc, has accused the leagues have concluded investigations The prime minister also proposes all Communist Party of splitting the opposi- into a number of high-profile criminal The Verkhovna Rada began its autumn- regional governors who subsequently tion by supporting a new political reform cases, including the 2000 murder of winter session on September 2. According need to be confirmed by the Cabinet of draft proposed by the presidential admin- Internet journalist Heorhii Gongadze and to preliminary plans, it has some 900 bills Ministers. istration, UNIAN reported on September the secret tapes allegedly made in for consideration. No doubt, one of the As under the current system, the presi- 8, quoting the Ukrainian National Rukh Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma’s most important issues to be tackled by the dent nominates a procurator-general who press service. “By cooperating with the office by former presidential bodyguard Ukrainian legislature in the next few must be subsequently confirmed by presidential administration in the consti- Mykola Melnychenko. Mr. Piskun said months will be the constitutional reform Parliament. An innovation is the proposal tutional reform issue, the Communist prosecutors have placed three suspects in plan proposed last month by President that the dismissal of the country’s top Party is destroying the democratic oppo- the Gongadze case on a search list, but Leonid Kuchma and reportedly supported prosecutor must be approved also by the sition in Ukraine,” Mr. Kostenko said. declined to reveal their names. Mr. by the Communist Party and the Socialist Verkhovna Rada. Last week the Verkhovna Rada registered Piskun also said prosecutors have charged Party. The Ukrainska Pravda website There are two key innovations in the a political reform draft law that 254 law- Mr. Melnychenko with forgery and reported on August 29 that it had received a draft. First, the Verkhovna Rada is to be makers from the pro-presidential majori- revealing state secrets. He stressed that political reform plan that was approved the elected in 2006 under a fully proportion- ty and the Communist Party reportedly three tests performed have failed to previous day by presidential administration al system from party lists. Second, this support. Our Ukraine, the Communist authenticate the Melnychenko tapes. chief Viktor Medvedchuk, Socialist Party newly elected Verkhovna Rada is to elect Party, the Socialist Party and the Yulia Therefore, he added, the Procurator leader Oleksander Moroz, and Communist a president within a month after its inau- Tymoshenko Bloc in April signed a General’s Office has ordered one more Party leader Petro Symonenko. The web- guration. The election of the president memorandum pledging to pool efforts to test – a unique “phono-psycholinguistic” site warns that this may not be a final ver- requires a three-fourths majority (338 implement their own version of political test – that should answer the question of sion of the political reform plan. votes in the 450-seat legislature). Thus, reform in Ukraine. (RFE/RL Newsline) whether “the people whose voices were According to this draft, the Verkhovna the direct presidential ballot in 2004 is allegedly taped could say what is heard Rada – within a month after its inaugural Ukraine, U.S. sign memo on USAID expected to produce an “interim presi- [on the Melnychenko tapes].” (RFE/RL session or within a month after the disso- dent” for two years. KYIV – Ukrainian Economy Minister Newsline) lution of a previous pro-government The Verkhovna Rada may be dis- Valerii Khoroshkovskyi and Christopher coalition – will establish a new coalition Yulia accused of bribing Lazarenko solved if it fails to form a pro-govern- Crowley, director of the U.S. Agency for of caucuses and groups in order to form a ment coalition within 30 days, form a International Development’s (USAID) new Cabinet. KYIV – Prosecutor Andrii Cabinet within 60 days, elect a president Regional Mission for Ukraine, Moldova and Khochunskyi told journalists in Kyiv on The president proposes four high- within three months, or convene for more Belarus, signed an intergovernmental memo- ranking officials for parliamentary September 3 that investigators have col- than 30 days during the ongoing session. randum in Kyiv on September 8, Interfax lected evidence that Yulia Tymoshenko, approval: prime minister, defense minis- A national deputy may be stripped of reported. The memorandum calls for $150 ter, foreign affairs minister, and head of head of the eponymous opposition bloc, his/her parliamentary mandate if he/she million to be spent in Ukraine under a paid $86.88 million in bribes to former the Security Service of Ukraine. The fails to participate in plenary sittings for USAID program in 2003. Mr. Crowley said prime minister proposes all other Cabinet Prime Minister Pavlo Lazarenko, Interfax more than 60 days, quits the caucus of the the money will finance projects implemented reported. According to Mr. Khochunskyi, members, as well as heads of the party that placed him/her on the ballot, or jointly with Ukrainian organizations to step Antimonopoly Committee the Broad- the sums were transferred from Ms. fails to suspend his/her salaried activity up the country’s economic development, Tymoshenko’s account in a Cypriot bank casting Committee, and the State outside the parliament (except for scien- reforms in the banking sector and prepara- Property Committee. Apart from approv- to Mr. Lazarenko’s accounts in Polish and tific, educational, or creative pursuits). tions for Ukraine’s accession to the World Swiss banks during 1996. “She gave Jan Maksymiuk is the Belarus, On the other hand, lawmakers may hold Trade Organization. (RFE/RL Newsline) bribes to [Lazarenko] for the creation of Ukraine and Poland specialist on the posts in the government without surren- Socialists have different ideas for reform favorable conditions for financial and eco- staff of RFE/RL Newsline. dering their parliamentary mandates. nomic operations of the Unified Energy KYIV – The Socialist Party press serv- Systems of Ukraine on the gas market and ice has publicized the party’s view of key for assistance in making this company a The single economic zone proposals for the upcoming constitutional monopoly,” Mr. Khochunskyi said. Ms. reform in the country, Interfax reported on Tymoshenko headed UESU in 1996-1997. September 6. Contrary to the draft bill sub- (RFE/RL Newsline) or the European Union? mitted to the Verkhovna Rada last week, the Socialist Party wants to preserve the Tymoshenko sues prosecutor for slander by Askold Krushelnycky Mr. Kovmand said that the European election of the president by direct ballot. KYIV – Yulia Tymoshenko, head of the RFE/RL Poland, Belarus and Ukraine Report Union has not been shown details of the The Socialist Party also proposed that eponymous opposition bloc, has brought a proposed agreement. But he said Mr. local elections, like parliamentary ones, be lawsuit against Procurator General Ukraine’s Finance Minister and Vice Azarov’s briefing gave the EU no reason held under a fully proportional party-list Sviatoslav Piskun, charging that he Prime Minister Mykola Azarov, together for worry over its relationship with system. According to the Socialists, all defamed her honor and business reputa- with his counterparts from Russia, Ukraine. constitutional changes should take effect in tion in a recent interview with the Belarus and Kazakstan, have approved a “[Azarov] certainly managed to reas- 2006, after a new legislature and local Delovaya Nedelia weekly, Interfax report- draft agreement on the formation of a sure everyone in the room that this was councils are elected on a proportional ed. “The entire life of Yulia Tymoshenko single economic zone encompassing their in no way contradictory to Ukraine’s EU basis. The Socialist Party caucus in the is built upon deception,” Mr. Piskun countries. Verkhovna Rada includes 21 deputies. Its reportedly told the weekly. “She deceives The agreement is to be signed by the ambitions. And he pointed out that it was something that he felt could make good support may be crucial for making the her family, the state, the people, the presi- four countries’ presidents at a political-system reform happen in Ukraine. economic sense to Ukraine. And he also Commonwealth of Independent States (RFE/RL Newsline) (Continued on page 5) (CIS) summit to be held in the Crimea pointed out that in various articles and later this month. The zone is intended to provisions of this agreement – that, I repeat, we haven’t actually seen yet – the increase trade by simplifying bureaucrat- FOUNDED 1933 ic regulations and scrapping tariffs. speed and depth of integration was very Russian Prime Minister Mikhail much something that would be decided HE KRAINIAN EEKLY Kasyanov indicated it could lead to deep- step-by-step, and by each signatory to the TAn English-languageU newspaperW published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., er integration, a single currency and com- agreement,” Mr. Kovmand said. a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. mon economic borders. EU Enlargement Commissioner Yearly subscription rate: $55; for UNA members — $45. The plan has taken many in Ukraine Guenter Verheugen was due to visit Kyiv Periodicals postage paid at Parsippany, NJ 07054 and additional mailing offices. by surprise, with some observers saying on September 11-12, and Mr. Kovmand (ISSN — 0273-9348) the move appears to contradict Ukraine’s says the economic zone agreement had declared aim of strengthening ties with not affected his plans. Mr. Kovmand said The Weekly: UNA: the European Union. But the EU itself that Mr. Verheugen will ask Mr. Azarov Tel: (973) 292-9800; Fax: (973) 644-9510 Tel: (973) 292-9800; Fax: (973) 292-0900 does not appear to be concerned by the and other members of the government for plan. more details about the plan. For his part, Postmaster, send address changes to: Editor-in-chief: Roma Hadzewycz Steffen Kovmand is the acting head of Finance Minister Azarov told RFE/RL The Ukrainian Weekly Editors: 2200 Route 10 Roman Woronowycz (Kyiv) the European Commission’s Kyiv office. the proposals did not exclude the desire for a closer relationship with the EU. P.O. Box 280 Andrew Nynka On August 26, he was among the Parsippany, NJ 07054 Ika Koznarska Casanova (part time) Western diplomats to attend a meeting “I do not see any obstacles [to the EU] called by Mr. Azarov. in the agreements that have been signed. The Ukrainian Weekly Archive: www.ukrweekly.com Again, I emphasize, I would not sign any agreement that would produce such The Ukrainian Weekly, September 14, 2003, No. 37, Vol. LXXI Askold Krushelnycky is an RFE/RL Copyright © 2003 The Ukrainian Weekly correspondent correspondent. (Continued on page 14) No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2003 3

deputies from office if they should miss more than 100 Lawmakers send... parliamentary sessions in a year. Central and East European (Continued from page 1) While they are proponents of political reform in gen- summer recess and then announced the unexpected eral, Our Ukraine and the Tymoshenko Bloc have Coalition leadership meets renewed push for during this year’s Ukrainian dubbed the reform initiatives proposed by President Independence Day address. Kuchma as continued efforts to ensure he has a say in The latest bill was developed in cooperation with the who runs the country after he steps down. The president, with Sen. Joseph Lieberman pro-presidential majority in the Parliament and the on the other hand, has criticized the anti-reform stance of the two opposition blocs, who he said had previously Socialist and Communist factions of the opposition. WASHINGTON – The Central and East European supported a strong parliamentary political system, as While some Socialists have expressed reservations with Coalition (CEEC) met on Monday, September 8, with presi- opportunism. the initiative to have the president elected by a parlia- dential hopeful Sen. Joseph Lieberman (D-Conn.) to discuss Borys Tarasyuk, head of the Rukh Party, one of the mentary majority, the Communists have been united in issues related to U.S. foreign policy. CEEC member-organi- main components of Our Ukraine, explained during a their support. Meanwhile, Our Ukraine and the zations discussed U.S.-Russian relations, NATO and the radio interview on September 10 that the problem is not Tymoshenko Bloc, the other two factions that comprise Euro-Atlantic relationship, foreign aid and U.S. public in the merits of the proposed new system, but in the rea- the parliamentary opposition, have continued to reject diplomacy, including the status of Voice of America and sons behind them. any efforts to amend the Constitution prior to the presi- Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty broadcasting to the region. “I believe that today there is no need to change the dential elections of October 2004. The Ukrainian National Association’s Second Vice- Constitution, but to work in accordance with the funda- The most striking feature of the new bill is the new President Eugene Iwanciw outlined Russia’s political and mental law,” explained Mr. Tarasyuk, who was foreign power alignment it proposes between the president and economic pressure on its neighbors, citing Moscow’s affairs minister in the Kuchma administration before the Parliament. If approved it would give the legislative attempts on the life of Georgian President Eduard branch of government constitutional authority to elect being dismissed in 2000. Shevardnadze and attempts to purchase the key national the president beginning in 2006, which would limit the Mr. Tarasyuk pointed out that the Kuchma administra- assets of Ukraine, Georgia and Lithuania as examples. He person elected head of state in 2004 to a two-year term. tion’s ratings are so low – 5 percent to 8 percent in most suggested that Russia’s foreign policy flows from its domes- Beginning in 2006, the process would entail the opinion polls – that it does not have the right to initiate tic one, which includes denial of political and human rights Verkhovna Rada first developing a majority coalition and constitutional changes prior to the presidential elections. for minorities, the genocidal war against Chechnya, elimina- then nominating presidential candidates. The candidate The Laboratory for Legislative Initiative, a civic tion of freedom of the press, and persecution of religious receiving two-thirds support from a vote of the entire organization that monitors the Verkhovna Rada, and is groups other than the Russian Orthodox Church. parliamentary body would become president. The chair- partially funded by the United States Embassy, said dur- As to the latter, he noted that the 11 million Ukrainians man of the Verkhovna Rada would assume the responsi- ing a press conference on September 9 that the probabil- living in Russia have been prohibited from registering a bilities of acting president until a president was elected. ity that the newest political reform initiative will receive Ukrainian Orthodox or Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church. The Verkhovna Rada majority also would become parliamentary approval is low. Ihor Kohut, director of Sen. Lieberman stated he was unaware of the persecution of responsible for appointing a prime minister – who the organization, said the draft legislation was hurriedly Ukrainian Churches in Russia. would ostensibly come from among one of their own – written and is poorly constructed. Stressing the importance of holding Russia to the same as well as the foreign affairs minister, the defense minis- “This piece of legislation has no possibility of suc- standards as the United States holds other countries, Mr. ter and the head of the Security Service of Ukraine. The cessfully moving through the Verkhovna Rada, and its Iwanciw inquired what changes in U.S. policy toward new prime minister would appoint the rest of the initiators well understand this,” said Mr. Kohut. Russia would be instituted in a Lieberman administration. Cabinet of Ministers. The Verkhovna Rada would retain Mr. Kohut emphasized that the reason for the legisla- The senator stated that he believes U.S. foreign policy must the authority to ratify all appointments to the Cabinet. tion is exclusively political: to discredit Viktor be based on principles and that Russia needs to be dealt with In turn, the president would receive the power to dis- Yushchenko, leader of the Our Ukraine bloc, and Yulia from a position of strength. miss the Verkhovna Rada should it not be able to form a Tymoshenko of the eponymous bloc. The two political John Karch of the Slovak League of America urged the majority coalition within a month of the scheduled elec- leaders, and especially Mr. Yushchenko, are well ahead of senator to support restoration of funding for international tion, elect a sucessor within a month or approve a gov- all the leading possible candidates from the pro-Kuchma broadcasting in the Fiscal Year 2004 Commerce, Justice, ernment within 60 days. camp. The point, according to Mr. Kohut, was to write a State Appropriations Bill. Sen. Lieberman remarked that, if In the most controversial part of the package, the next piece of legislation that ostensibly looked reformist and we stop broadcasting to Central and Eastern Europe, “we president’s term would run only two years, to 2006, to pro-European in its restructuring, but which the two take the people for granted.” bring it in line with elections to the Verkhovna Rada and opposition leaders would find difficult to support. Thanking the senator for his long-time support of NATO local government bodies. Afterwards, parliamentary “We believe the basic point of the new draft is to dis- enlargement, Frank Koszorus of the Hungarian American terms would be extended to five years to bring them in orient society,” explained Mr. Kohut. Coalition, urged support for continued enlargement to those line with the presidential term of office. The goal is to The draft law is expected to be out of the nations that express a willingness and commitment to have all government elections held concurrently. Constitutional Court before the end of the fall session NATO principles. The constitutional amendments, if enacted, would and to be ready for a formal vote before the Verkhovna Sen. Lieberman thanked the CEEC for taking the time to ban lawmakers from changing factions and would give Rada in the spring. A two-thirds majority of national the legislature the power to remove individual national deputies will be required for approval. (Continued on page 6)

lead to a single currency. The document members of either one. called for by the president of Ukraine ... Ukraine’s Cabinet... clearly states that each country could “The agreement regarding the com- and supported by the Verkhovna Rada, the (Continued from page 1) move toward closer economic coopera- mon economic space project needs fun- end result of which is to be membership directed the three ministers to prepare an tion as it saw fit, similar to the agreement damental changes,” said Mr. for Ukraine in the European Union, and analysis and proposals for putting the among the members of the European Khoroshkovskyi. the agreement on partnership and coopera- tion between Ukraine and the European draft agreement in compliance with Union. However, it also states that if First Vice Prime Minister Mykola three of four members agreed to new Azarov, a main proponent of the econom- community,” the document noted. Ukrainian law, which they are to do with- stipulations, the fourth party would ic union, responded in the press by criti- “In addition, the signing of the draft in a week. become bound as well. cizing the 33-year-old economic minis- agreement would suspend the process of Foreign Affairs Minister Gryshchenko The proposal has been the subject of ters lack of political discipline in putting entry by our country into the WTO, inas- said that one of the goals of the review numerous criticisms, including sugges- forth a conflicting government voice. He much as it would demand a review of the was to try to get the agreement back on tions that it compromises Ukraine’s voiced disagreement with the notion that conditions of entry into its markets,” the track by the summit date. expressed intention for Euro-Atlantic the agreement would create a customs document further stated. President Kuchma initiated the idea integration, its effort to join the World union and a supranational agency to Even a presidential advisor questioned for a common economic space in con- Trade Organization and even its sover- oversee it. whether Ukraine could remain an equal junction with Russian President Vladimir eignty and independence. The first vice prime minister said that partner in a common economic space Putin in February, when the Ukrainian While opposition leaders, such as Our the document would merely establish “a with three non-EU countries and still president became chairman of the CIS, Ukraine’s Viktor Yushchenko, have joint interstate regulating agency for tar- obtain EU membership. becoming the first non-Russian leader to expressed their disdain for the common iffs and trade relations.” He also noted The director of the National Strategic head the loosely organized and all but economic space because it brings that the economic union would be created Research Institute, Anatolii Halchynskyi, dormant organization of 12 former Soviet Ukraine back into a relationship with in a step-by-step approach, which meant who advises the president on foreign republics. Moscow and is not in Ukraine’s national that Ukraine would take on no responsi- affairs matters, told Interfax that Ukraine Mr. Kuchma, whose main objective interest, extensive disagreements over the bility for becoming part of a customs could only go as far as a free trade zone – almost since he became president has ramifications of such an agreement have union, if the other countries did, in fact, otherwise it would risk exclusion from been to develop a free trade zone with taken place even within the ostensibly move in that direction. European economic structures. Russia to open that huge country’s mar- pro-Moscow government of Prime “We have guaranteed in principle as a “The free trade zone is the maximum kets to Ukrainian goods, said after the Minister Yanukovych. key provision that we will harmonize our level of integration with other countries, unexpected move that, if there is to be no The bickering over the details of the laws with regard to international treaties at which Ukraine retains the prospect for signing of the general agreement, at least agreement went public when Minister and the EU,” explained Mr. Azarov while EU membership in keeping with article there could be a signing of the free trade Khoroshkovskyi stated on September 5 in Moscow on September 3, according to 49 of the agreement on the EU. This is an zone agreement while the rest of the arti- during a press conference that if Ukraine Interfax-Ukraine. unshakable norm of the European cles were worked out. were to enter into the economic union as Nonetheless, the Ukrainian Union,” explained Mr. Halchynskyi. The document, to which the Russian it looks today it would lose its economic Parliament’s Committee on European Meanwhile, a spokesman for the EU, government gave preliminary approval independence. He added that, at the very Integration passed a recommendation on speaking in a broadcast of the Ukrainian on September 8, envisages a series of least, it would bar the country from enter- September 10 in which it called on service of Germany’s Deutsche Welle economic agreements among Ukraine, ing either the WTO or the European President Kuchma not to sign the current radio, said that whether or not Ukraine Russia, Belarus and Kazakstan, that Union because no country can became agreement as written. enters into a customs union with Russia would at first result in a free trade zone part of either organization if it is in a cus- “The draft agreement contradicts the the EU’s relationship with Kyiv will not among the countries and eventually could toms union with countries that are not course towards European integration as change. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2003 No. 37

THE 12th ANNIVERSARY OF UKRAINE’S INDEPENDENCE Lackawanna

County,SCRANTON, Pa. – OnPa. Friday, August 22, the Lackawanna County Commission- ers invited members of the Ukrainian com- munity to the County Court House in Central City Scranton to celebrate the 12th anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence. Commissioners Randy A. Castellani, Joseph J. Corcoran and Robert C. Cordaro proclaimed Sunday, August 24, as “Ukrainian Independence Day” in Lackawanna County, emphasizing that Ukrainians throughout the world have pre- served an indestructible spirit of religious, cultural, historical and national identity. They noted that all freedom-loving people and the Ukrainian Heritage Council of Northeastern Pennsylvania share in the celebration of the anniversary of Ukraine’s long-awaited self-determination and cast- ing off of Soviet Communism. Coordinated by the Ukrainian Heritage Council of Northeastern Pennsylvania, the ceremonies took place outdoors at the main entrance to the Court House and also included the raising of the Ukrainian flag Rich Banick Photography and the singing of the Ukrainian national anthem and “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Northeastern Pennsylvanians during their celebration of Ukrainian Independence Day. San Antonio, Texas Ocean County, N.J. SAN ANTONIO – The nascent San group, including Ukrainians by birth, Antonio-area Ukrainian hromada held its Ukrainians by blood, Ukrainians by mar- first annual Ukrainian Independence Day riage, parents of little Ukrainians, and celebration on Sunday, August 24. Ukrainians by association – two women Despite threatening skies, the weather who had spent time in Kyiv teaching. held up, and about 50 adults and children Several new members, as well as some participated. A potluck picnic was hosted folks from up the road in Austin, were pres- by Paul and Susan Copeland at their ent as well. Organizers of the event said that neighborhood association pavilion, fea- next time they hope to include Ukrainian turing grilled kebabs and an assortment soldiers from the Defense Language of delectable picnic food. Institute at Lackland Air Force Base. (The Besides food and fellowship and some next gathering will be for a bandura concert recorded Ukrainian music, the area’s by Julian Kytasty in September.) Ukrainian Americans marked the occa- The hromada (community) in central sion with a prayer for Ukraine, a toast to and south Texas is always searching for Ukraine (with Ukrainian “horilka,” of more Ukrainians. If you know of someone course), and a spirited rendition of “Shche in the Austin area, they are asked to con- ne vmerla Ukraina.” (It was sobering to tact Natalia Lysyj at [email protected]; note that none of our recent immigrants in the San Antonio area contact Stephen knew the words to the national anthem.) Sokolyk at (830) 606-5810, or As usual, this year it was an eclectic [email protected].

Cook County, Ill.

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders recently hosted a flag-raising ceremony commemorating the 12th year of Ukraine’s independence. Pictured (from left) with members of the Ukrainian American Club of Ocean County are John Bortnyk, flag-raising coordinator Ihor Dworjan, trustee, and Freeholder Director John C. Bartlett, Jr. CHICAGO – Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas (left) met Consul General of Ukraine Borys Bazylevsky and his wife at the 12th anniversary of Ukraine A NOTICE TO OUR READERS: Please be advised that all submissions independence gala. She congratulated them on their work within the Chicago of Ukrainian Independence Day stories must reach The Ukrainian Weekly Ukrainian community. Treasurer Pappas spoke at the event as part of the by the end of September in order to be published in a timely fashion. Treasurer’s Outreach Program and Services (TOPS). No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2003 5 A REMEMBRANCE: Yuri Ivanovych Khymych, 1928 – 2003 by William Green Miller into his brushes onto almost any flat sur- time and place. He had the gift to recog- face at hand: the backs of posters, pieces nize the genius of a place. WASHINGTON – Just after his 75th of cardboard boxes, scraps of paper. How much else I learned about birthday and shortly before his death on He had to paint and did so throughout Ukraine from Yuri Khymych! He would July 23, I spent an afternoon in Kyiv with his long life. Yuri Ivanovych Khymych at his studio recite poems he had written at the time We spent many hours together during just behind the Trapezna Church at the of the paintings he was showing. He the four and a half years I served as Percherska Lavra. It was a lovely early recounted the odyssey of his family dur- ambassador to Ukraine and during my July day. We looked toward the south and ing Word War II, with all of its difficul- frequent later visits to Kyiv. We looked, the downstream Dnipro, at the domes and ties and pain. He spoke of his loves and together, at thousands of his paintings, churches of the Near and Far Caves and how they inspired his paintings. He the green tinned roofs of the passage- the record of a lifetime of work, full of would make wry comments about the ways between. joy and insight, painting Ukraine, Russia, current political and economic situation “There is no place of beauty like this the other republics of the Soviet Union and occasionally mimic, in a good- anywhere in the world,” exclaimed Mr. from Central Asia to the bleak north, natured way, the speeches of Ukrainian Khymych with fresh joy. Even though he Helsinki, Prague, Rostov Velikii and the political leaders he heard on the radio. had gazed at this prospect thousands of many other places he wandered to, alone. After a long day at the Embassy times, he found every glimpse unique. What a remarkable, exceptional man: wrestling with the intricacies of Ukrainian He was driven to paint every day because How was it possible a man could paint politics, I would often escape the office to there was always a new quality of color churches over a lifetime during the worst have tea and pea bread and dinner with or tone that needed to be captured. repressive years of tyranny? He was a Mr. Khymych and his wife, Valentyna, Yuri Khymych was my friend, I am free spirit in every way, despite the cir- and their cats. What marvelous cats. Mr. proud to say. We became friends through cumstances in which he lived, He was, of Khymych and the cats knew each other his art. Let me explain how it happened. course, no threat to the state. He was well and their conversations demonstrated regarded as a great painter and honored Not long after I came to Kyiv as U.S. mutual respect and awareness. Yuri Khymych (2002) ambassador in 1993, an exhibit of his even as a youth and throughout his life. I had the good fortune to be shown by I have a watercolor given to me by Mr. paintings was on the walls of the Museum Mr. Khymych many thousands of his paint- Khymych will be preserved in a living Khymych done in Samarkand in Central of the City of Kyiv at Klovsky Palace. It ings, perhaps more than anyone else except museum of his work in Kyiv. His art is a Asia, of which I am very fond. It captures was a bright, sunny spring day. I had never his wife, Valya, and son Misha, a great great documentary treasure of Ukraine, par- the heat and translucent light of Central Asia seen anything like his painting before. artist in his own right whose genius was ticularly its cultural vitality, and deserves to that I know firsthand. The artist explained it His paintings of St. Sophia seemed to nurtured and deeply respected by his father. be seen and enjoyed by succeeding genera- was done in a few minutes because the air leap out of their plain white frames, as My house is filled with his work, where it tions of Ukrainians who would understand was so dry and the sun so hot, watercolors though the buildings were alive. One of continues to give me great pleasure. and be enriched by the great spirit and tal- would dry and harden almost as fast as they those paintings of St. Sophia surrounded It is my hope that the paintings of Yuri ent of the artist Yuri Khymych. by blooming chestnut trees and his char- were mixed with water. In a very real sense, acteristic puffy pink clouds struck me as he captured the heat and the light with his a masterpiece, as did a number of other lightning-like brush strokes. As a young paintings of St. Sophia and other Kyivan man, he was honored as one of the Soviet churches. Union’s best watercolorists. To say that these paintings were ani- He painted Ukraine again and again, mate and muscular is an understatement. traveling to every city and town with a I had never looked at paintings of build- church or remarkable building – from ings that used color in such a powerful Kamianets-Podilsky, where he was born way. I had to meet this man. on April 12, 1928, to Chernihiv, Lviv, the We met soon thereafter. I was delight- Karpaty and to Crimea, where he served ed to find a person as vital as his great in Sevastopol as a soldier and spent many powerful paintings. Here was a man root- summers later with his family, particular- ed in the beauty of his country who in his ly in Sudak. art was able to capture the essence of I realize now how much I learned churches, rivers, windmills, ancient about Ukraine from Mr. Khymych as he tombs and ruins, mountains, trees and lifted folder after folder bulging with 3- flowers in their seasons, and to transfer by 4-foot gouache paintings of the places his own passionate and intelligent vitality and buildings he loved. Since I also went to those places with his guidance – Bakhchysarai, Sudak, Khersonesos, St. William Green Miller, who was the Sophia, the Vydubytskyi Monastery, U.S. ambassador to Ukraine from 1993 Chernihiv, Pereiaslav-Khmelnytskyi, to 1998, now is a senior policy fellow at Lviv, the Carpathian Mountains and so the Woodrow Wilson International many others venues – I was able to share Kyiv’s St. Sophia Sobor on a spring morning, as depicted by Yuri Khymych in Center for Scholars in Washington. and understand his colors and sense of gouache, 1964.

This important initiative taken by reported. The cooperation will focus pri- Ukraine arrives... Ukraine’s top diplomat in Australia shows NEWSBRIEFS marily on legal counseling and the (Continued from page 1) the willingness of the diplomatic staff in (Continued from page 2) exchange of experience in defense-force Australia to build bridges with the commu- reform, NATO membership and interna- interested in the display, which showed the dent, law-enforcement bodies and her vot- nity and embark on common projects. tional peacekeeping missions. Mr. richness of Ukraine and its culture. ers.” The Procurator General’s Office Members will consist of Church and Marchuk said that Ukraine wants to join As guests dispersed, community lead- recently requested that the Verkhovna community leaders from the many organ- Rada lift Ms. Tymoshenko’s immunity so NATO and is planning to reduce its armed ers moved to the Embassy’s new premis- forces and bring their structure into line izations that comprise the Ukrainian that she can be prosecuted for allegedly es in the heart of Canberra. The Embassy with NATO standards. Mr. Marchuk also Australian community. giving bribes. (RFE/RL Newsline) is located on the top floor of a major The first meeting examined questions of met with Parliament National Defense office building in the capital. bilateral relations, Ukraine’s motion to the Kuchma appoints new SBU chief Committee Chairman Sven Mikser and It certainly represents Ukraine well: the United Nations in seeking formal recogni- President Arnold Ruutel, and visited the premises and offices are now furnished; tion that the Famine of 1932-1933 was an KYIV – President Leonid Kuchma on Estonian-Ukrainian Society. He was most of the new technology and phone act of genocide and the AFUO’s attempts September 4 appointed Ihor Smishko to scheduled to travel to Tartu the next day systems are in place. These have been to seek Australian government support for head the Security Service of Ukraine to visit the Baltic Defense College. funded by community organizations and the motion and a similar motion to be (known by its Ukrainian acronym as SBU), (RFE/RL Newsline) Ukrainian community groups, including Interfax reported. Mr. Smishko, 48, served raised in the Australian Parliament. Tax Service gets credit of $40 M the cooperatives Dnister and Karpaty. Details and outcomes of the eighth as first deputy secretary of the National Embassy staff under the guidance of Ukrainian World Congress, which was Security and Defense Council prior to his KYIV – First Vice Prime Minister the charges d’affairs, together with com- held in Kyiv on August 18-21, were also appointment. He replaced Volodymyr Mykola Azarov and World Bank Director munity leaders commenced the first presented. Mr. Romaniw also informed Radchenko, who was appointed as secretary for Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine Luca meeting of the Embassy Advisory Group. participants of meetings with Volodymyr of the NSDC last week. (RFE/RL Newsline) Barbone signed an accord in Kyiv on The group established by the Embassy Lytvyn, chairman of the Ukrainian Estonia, Ukraine sign defense agreement September 4 under which Ukraine will will be co-chaired by Mr. Mischenko and Parliament, and Anatolii Zlenko, the min- obtain a credit of $40 million for a 10- Mr. Romaniw, and will look at issues of ister for foreign affairs, as well as the pre- TALLINN – Estonian Defense year program to modernize its Tax closer cooperation between the diplomat- sentations made by Victor Yushchenko. Minister Margus Hanson and his Service, Interfax reported. Mr. Azarov ic and community sectors, set agendas Participants agreed that the Embassy Ukrainian counterpart, Yevhen Marchuk, said the program will help make the work for increased bilateral relations, examine Advisory Group has the potential to be a signed an eight-article agreement on of the Tax Service more transparent, and ways of promoting Ukraine to the broad- great building block in Australia-Ukraine defense cooperation between their min- tax regulations simpler and clearer. er Australian community. relations. istries in Tallinn on September 8, BNS (RFE/RL Newsline) 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2003 No. 37

NEWS AND VIEWS THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Svoboda is 110! Of lasting friendships forged in Harvard’s summer heat September 15 marks the 110th anniversary of our sister publication, the Ukrainian-language newspaper Svoboda. Our older sister – 40 years and 21 days by Svitlana Kobzar impressed with the collections of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and The Metropolitan our senior – has celebrated this birthday by publishing a special issue. We join in CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – As the last Museum of Art in New York. She added that special celebration with this week’s editorial and “Turning the pages back...” traces of the summer quickly disappear, that this summer seemed like a single Svoboda has now served four waves of Ukrainian immigration to this country. there’s still time to reflect on its special moment, very quick, and that “these kinds This remarkable Ukrainian-language newspaper has touched six generations; it moments. A unique mix of students and pro- of moments constitute life. I am fortunate to has led the community for 11 decades. No other Ukrainian publication in the fessors made their mark at Harvard this have had such a rich experience both cultur- world can claim such longevity. And, through the years – whether as a biweekly, year. Lasting friendships, lively discussions ally and academically. ... The HUSI experi- a weekly, or a daily, and now once again a weekly – the paper has stayed true to and fun memories are part of the experience ence will always remain in my heart.” its founding mission “to serve as the people’s newspaper.” of the Harvard Ukrainian Summer It was a pleasure to compare notes with Its longevity is tangible evidence of a phenomenal commitment on the part of Institute’s students. Tania Kurokhtina, who is currently studying its staff, both past and present; its magnanimous publisher, the Ukrainian Dzvenyslava Matiyash is one of the peo- at Moscow State University (MSU) and National Association; and its readers, who are loyal to the core. For many ple who made the HUSI summer unforget- began learning Ukrainian when she entered decades all three groups have worked together, molding and shaping Svoboda to table. She received her B.A. and M.A. the Slavic department at MSU. “I found it meet each succeeding generation’s needs. degrees in literature from Kyiv-Mohyla very interesting and exciting to study some- Svoboda’s role in our community has been that of a crusader – indeed, the late Academy in Ukraine. She is currently work- thing new that had never been taught in Svoboda Editor-in-Chief Anthony Dragan described it as a “crusading newspa- ing on her Ph.D. in Lublin, Poland, at the Russia,” she noted. Ms. Kurokhtina found per.” (“hazeta khrestonosnykh pokhodiv”). The longtime editor-in-chief noted: European Collegium of Polish and out about HUSI from Prof. Oksana “It was indeed a true beacon of light in the prevailing darkness of hopelessness Ukrainian Universities. Ostapchuk, her supervisor, who had spent a and despair among Ukrainian immigrants in America.” These immigrants; who Ms. Matiyash developed a love for litera- semester at the Harvard Ukrainian Research began arriving beginning around 1880 in the United States from the western ture as a child, remembering that “unlike Institute as a Eugene and Daymel Shklar Ukrainian regions of Zakarpattia and Halychyna, settled mainly in the coal min- many of my peers, instead of going to play Fellow for 2002-2003. ing areas of Pennsylvania. “Mostly illiterate and ignorant, they were exploited outside I would find a quiet place to read.” As Ms. Kurokhtina looked back at her and even persecuted,” Dragan wrote. With the arrival in the United States of She translated her first poem when she was HUSI experience, she remembered joyful Father Ivan Voliansky, the community of immigrants began to organize around in the fifth grade. This personal interest moments. “I met so many interesting people the Ukrainian Catholic Church, and community life grew. flourished in her adult career. who enjoy studying Ukrainian as I do, and It was these early Ukrainians for whom Svoboda was established. The paper Now, as a student of literature and a who are in love with everything connected aimed to lift them up, to offer them advice, to educate them and to keep them in translator, she enjoys reading and translating with Ukraine.” She also noted, “The level of touch with their Ukrainian roots, while at the same time guiding them toward different genres, such as history, poetry, fic- teaching at HUSI is very high, and I am not becoming good Americans in their adopted country. In other words, Svoboda tion, etc. In 2002, she, along with four col- sure if I will ever be able to enjoy anything strove to care for these immigrants in a very real way. And that was only its first leagues, translated and published the else [academically] as much as I enjoyed crusade. Belarusian poet Andrei Khadanovich. Ms. HUSI.” Lectures by Prof. George Afterwards came promoting Ukraine’s independence, disseminating informa- Matiyash considers translation a creative Grabowicz and Prof. Volodymyr Dibrova tion about the Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933, focusing attention on the plight act. She explains that “translating works is strengthened her interest in Ukrainian litera- of Ukraine during World War II, providing assistance to displaced persons, lead- similar to writing new text. On one hand, ture and language. In addition to helping ing the campaign for the Shevchenko monument in Washington, pushing for the there is freedom to search for various words improve her Ukrainian skills, HUSI profes- establishment of Ukrainian studies at Harvard, defending Soviet political prison- and phrases which will best convey the sors led Ms. Kurokhtina to think about her ers and championing newly independent Ukraine. And that’s only a partial list! author’s intent; on the other hand, the text of future. “If I choose to be a teacher, I will Incredibly, Svoboda’s lifespan encompasses the 19th, the 20th and now the the original author creates a boundary with- definitely try to be like my teachers at 21st centuries – a period during which the world has undergone several radical in which a translator needs to stay.” HUSI,” she said with admiration. transformations. Through it all, Svoboda continued to be the people’s newspaper. At HUSI, Ms. Matiyash spent time dili- HUSI’s academically strong and cultural- Long may our dear sister Svoboda serve succeeding generations. And let the gently working on translating from English ly enriching curriculum led its students to commitment to the people – its readers, our community and the Ukrainian nation to Ukrainian Timothy Snyder’s “The think analytically about Ukraine’s past, pres- – that it has exhibited during its first 110 years continue to be its raison d’être. Reconstruction of Nations: Poland, Ukraine, ent and future. Lasting friendships were Mnohaya Lita! Lithuania, Belarus, 1569-1999,” while forged in Harvard’s summer heat. When enrolled in the interdisciplinary graduate HUSI students reflect on memories of the seminar “Studying 20th Century Ukraine: 2003 institute, many find these two months Theory, Methodology, Identity.” “The days Sept. to be the most intense and joyful they have were full of interesting experiences of meet- ever had. Turning the pages back... ing and learning about people,” said Ms. Matiyash about her two months at HUSI. 15 She added that she hopes to keep in touch with the people she met this summer. Central and East European... 1893 One hundred ten years ago, on September 15, 1893, the first Another student from Kyiv-Mohyla (Continued from page 3) issue of the Ukrainian-language newspaper Svoboda rolled off Academy who attended HUSI this year was brief him on issues of concern and the presses in Jersey City, N.J., under the editorship of the Rev. Vira Moskalenko, a Ph.D. student interested expressed his hope that this meeting would Gregory Hrushka, pastor of the local Ukrainian Catholic parish. in the theoretical aspects of social policy and be the beginning of an ongoing foreign poli- The appearance of this newspaper, then a biweekly, was a true milestone in the social security. Ms. Moskalenko said she cy discussion with the group. The senator lives of the early Ukrainian immigrants to the United States (who then called them- believes that studying political science, said, “American foreign policy at its best is selves Rusyns or Ruthenians). At the time Svoboda was born, there were some especially from a theoretical perspective, is all about American principles – freedom and 300,000 of these immigrants. particularly relevant in the modern world. democracy.” The inaugural issue of Svoboda declared itself to be the people’s newspaper. She believes “an examination of Ukraine’s He noted that if elected president, his for- “Brother Rusyns,” wrote the Rev. Hrushka in an appeal published on the front page of social transformation based on theory will eign policy would be based on “our best val- that issue, “Releasing this first issue of our newspaper into the world, we sincerely enable us to affect Ukraine’s future ues, strength of alliances and assistance to call on you Rusyn brothers in a brotherly voice: Accept and welcome this [newspaper] reforms.” Ms. Moskalenko hopes to teach the newly independent states of Central and as your Svoboda.” political science at the university level. East Europe.” The front page of that issue also reported news from the homeland under the head- Reflecting on her HUSI experience, Ms. Karl Altau, the Joint Baltic American line “News from the Old Country.” Readers learned of the great floods that had inun- Moskalenko said she realized that the goal National Committee representative to the dated the lands of Lemkivschyna and Boikivschyna as the Seret, Prut and other rivers of academia is “an understanding of effec- CEEC commented: “Our meeting with Sen. overflowed their banks and covered farmland, homes and entire villages. tive methods of learning and critical think- Lieberman was informative and useful. We The premiere issue spelled out the paper’s commitment: “to enlighten the Rusyn ing. ... Learning is not just gaining facts, but thanked him for taking the time to meet with nation, to defend its honor against enemy attacks, to show the way toward progress, the goal of learning is to learn how to learn.” us. The CEEC plans to invite other 2004 civilization and well-being.” As well, Svoboda pledged to safeguard the Rusyn This summer she saw various teaching presidential hopefuls to meet with the organ- nation’s “faith, traditions and language,” and to work toward unity so that together the styles. She explained that HUSI strength- ization and to discuss issues of mutual con- people could work for the common good and the betterment of their lot. ened her desire to become a professor and cern. We will also closely track the major The Rev. Hrushka sought a commitment also from his readers. “The future and fate employ teaching techniques she witnessed party platforms as the process develops.” of the first authentic Rusyn newspaper here in American depends on you. It is the this summer. “Higher learning teaches peo- The Central and East European Coalition sacred duty of each Rusyn patriot to support our Svoboda and to contribute to its ple to think critically, and, as a professor, I represents 20 million Americans of descent development and its existence. Give us your helping hand in this holy matter, and we, would be happy to be part of this process.” from that region of Europe. The CEEC together with God, will seek out the truth, and the truth will lead to the liberty that This trip to Harvard was Ms. comprises 18 national organizations in the will set us free...” Moskalenko’s first experience abroad. She U.S., including the Ukrainian National enjoyed visits to museums in Boston and Association and the Ukrainian Congress Source: Svoboda (inaugural issue), September 15, 1893, Vol. 1, No. 1; Svoboda’s New York. “HUSI enabled me to encounter Committee of America, and has been active- 110th anniversary issue, September 12, 2003, Vol. CX, No. 37; and “Ukrainian a world culture … It is one thing to study ly involved in U.S. foreign policy issues for National Association: Its Past and Present (1894-1964)” by Anthony Dragan, English art, and another to actually see it,” she the past decade. Also attending the meeting edition prepared by Zenon Snylyk, Jersey City, N.J.: Svoboda Press, 1964. noted. She said she was especially was UCCA President Michael Sawkiw. No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2003 7 LETTER TO THE EDITOR Faces and Places according to their liking. As an example, in my home there were six of us girls, by Myron B. Kuropas Column on French and even though we all chose the same base pattern, each one of us completed it was very factual with our own colors. Dear Editor: The colors I used in my book, are I applaud Dr. Myron Kuropas on his solely my choices. A pattern does not column on the French as well on his lose its authenticity because of the colors OSI: still untouchable reply to The Weekly reader (Taras chosen. It doesn’t matter which yellow is It hardly seems possible, but it was exact- Ukrainian American Bar Association, Kulish). Though based on limited more yellow or red is redder, what mat- ly 10 years ago this September 22 that John Americans for Due Process, the Coalition encounters, it is very factual in describ- ters is that there is a sense of harmony in Demjanjuk returned home to Cleveland for Constitutional Justice and Security, and ing French behavior toward any non- the finished product. after spending seven and a half years in soli- the Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties French person. When I decided to take on this tary confinement in an Israeli jail. Association. Ukrainians raised hundreds of Case in point: my father was born in endeavor and to publish “Nyzynka – For those Ukrainians unfamiliar with the thousands of dollars for the Demjanjuk Ukraine. During World War II, he and Embroidery of the Hutsuls/Hutsulschyna Demjanjuk case – a whole generation has defense. The late Peter Jacyk was a prime about 600 young Ukrainian men escaped v Nyzyntsi” it was not to teach the tech- grown up since the day Mr. Demjanjuk’s contributor. the Nazis (as well as the Red Army) by nique of embroidering nyzynka. The sole Cleveland trial began on February 10, 1981 Mr. Demjanjuk’s appeals were rejected, fleeing to France and enlisting in the purpose of my book was to preserve all – a brief review of the entire debacle seems and he arrived for trial in Israel on February French Foreign Legion. While serving in those patterns that are quickly dying out in order. 28, 1986. The trial commenced on February the Legion, my father was wounded in and being forgotten, not only here in the John Demjanjuk was initially fingered as 16, 1987, and it was clear from the begin- action against the Germans. He recuper- diaspora, but more so in Ukraine. a death camp guard for the Nazis in 1975 ning that it was a show trial. Children were ated, was declared an invalid and given a When my niece in Ukraine received a by Michael Hanusiak, a pro-Soviet bused in to observe the proceedings. The meager pension. The pension was prorat- copy of my book, she wrote and told me Ukrainian living in America. The following three judges interrupted defense witnesses ed to an outrageously low amount she was in awe of all the patterns she year Mr. Demjanjuk’s alleged involvement and defense counsel, held press confer- because he was not an ethnic Frenchman, never knew existed. Her letter gave me with the Nazis was featured in Visti z ences, read press clippings of the trial and but a foreigner. Had he been a such a sense of satisfaction as this is Ukrainy, a Soviet Ukrainian publication. permitted spectators to shout slurs. To no Frenchman his military pension would exactly what I was hoping to accomplish Responding to Jewish American pres- one’s surprise, Mr. Demjanjuk was found have been tripled or quadrupled. in printing my book. sure, the U.S. Justice Department estab- guilty and was sentenced to death on April Being a good Ukrainian, my dad did Again I sincerely appreciate the can- lished the Office of Special Investigations 25, 1988. “Death to Demjanjuk,” “Death to not complain. He was happy that he sur- dor of the reviewer. Since Ms. Tracz’s (OSI) in 1979 as a fully funded, premier all Ukrainians” shouted many of the specta- vived the war, immigrated to Canada, column appeared in The Ukrainian Nazi-hunting institution. OSI officials trav- tors dancing with joy. The appeal process to the Israeli Supreme earned a living and raised a family. Weekly, I have received numerous orders eled to Moscow, requesting assistance in the Court began in 1992. The final decision was As I got older, I took an interest in my from women interested in the book. prosecution of Nazi “war criminals.” Since father’s documents and started to ask most of those accused were Ukrainians or issued on July 29, 1993. Amazingly, the questions. This is where I discovered that Eudokia Sorochaniuk Balts, Moscow was happy to oblige. court accepted the identity card as authentic, the French are not what they make them- Pennsauken, N.Y. Allan A. Ryan Jr. became the head of the the testimonies of the survivors as factual, selves to be. My father was good enough OSI in 1980 and, with financial assistance and suggested that Mr. Demjanjuk was a to take a bullet for the French, but they from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), camp guard elsewhere. Since there was in turn treated him worse than most traveled throughout Israel drumming up incontrovertible evidence that “Ivan the North Americans treat their pets all Congrats on story support for the OSI. Terrible” was Ivan Marchenko, however, the because he was not a Frenchman. Mr. Demjanjuk went on trial in Cleveland judges concluded there was “sufficient To make a long story short, after my re Duranty’s prize on February 10, 1981. It was a civil trial, doubt” about Mr. Demjanjuk and that he, dad passed away, I went to the French Dear Editor: which meant all defense expenses were therefore, should be released. Consulate in Toronto to settle his pension borne by the defendant. The Soviets provid- During the trial it was discovered that the account. I do not speak French, other Congratulations to Andrew Nynka on ed a German identity card allegedly placing OSI had consistently withheld exculpatory than knowing how to say hello or good- his fine article – “Pulitzer Prize board Mr. Demjanjuk at the Nazi death camp evidence from the Demjanjuk defense. On bye. The arrogance of the French contin- begins review of Duranty’s award” – Treblinka. Five Holocaust survivors identi- November 17, 1993, a three-judge panel in ued as they refused to conduct business which appeared on May 25. I would par- fied him as the notorious “Ivan the Terrible.” Cincinnati headed by Judge Gilbert Merritt in English (the main business language ticularly like to commend The Weekly On June 23, Judge Frank Battisti ruled that unanimously concluded that the OSI with- spoken in Toronto). That was the straw for bringing up the fact that the current Mr. Demjanjuk lied on his visa application. held evidence “in part to curry favor with that broke the camel’s back. They contin- campaign to revoke Duranty’s Pulitzer The Cleveland Jewish News published a Jewish organizations,” engaging thereby in ued speaking French, fully knowing that Prize is not the first attempt to do so, but teacher’s guide and a video of the trial that “prosecutorial misconduct that constituted my elderly mother and I don’t under- is merely the latest and loudest reincar- the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) distrib- fraud upon the court.” The U.S. Supreme stand. In turn I replied back to them in nation. uted to America’s public schools. Court later let stand the lower court deci- Ukrainian. Somehow I managed to settle The Ukrainian Canadian Research Israel requested Mr. Demjanjuk’s extra- sion. Mr. Demjanjuk had his citizenship the account. I was also able to express and Documentation Center is the pro- dition in November 1983. Israelis argued reinstated in February 20, 1998. my feelings toward the French in ducer of the widely acclaimed film made that, while the Eichmann trial was about The case wasn’t over, however, the OSI Ukrainian – a language they did not in 1985 – “Harvest of Despair” – in Nazi crimes committed from the top, the argued that even though Mr. Demjanjuk understand. which Malcolm Muggeridge exposed Demjanjuk trial would focus on Nazi was not “Ivan the Terrible,” he was still a the lies of Duranty on the famine. The crimes from below, exposing non-German guard at Sobibor, Majdanek and Bohdan Sybydlo, center has recently published a collec- collaborators with “a history of anti- Flossenberg. A new trial was set to begin in Mississauga, Ontario tion of articles – “The Famine-Genocide Semitism.” A Ukrainian was the perfect fit. May 2001. This time the OSI offered no in Ukraine” – which includes an article Ihor and Bozhena Olshaniwsky of witnesses, only foreign documents. The about Mr. Duranty’s journalistic treach- Americans for Human Rights for Ukraine judge ruled in favor of the OSI, and Mr. ery and describes his influence on (AHRU) were the first to establish a defense Demjanjuk lost his citizenship for a second An explanation Moscow’s Western press corps in the fund for the Demjanjuk family. On May 23, time. Today the 82-year-old Mr. Demjanjuk 1930s. 1985, Judge Adolph Angellini ruled that Mr. is in limbo once again. of book’s purpose Having Duranty’s Pulitzer Prize Demjanjuk was deportable to Israel. Neal Sher, Mr. Ryan’s successor, was Dear Editor: revoked would be a fitting end to the Mr. Ryan’s book, “Quiet Neighbors: OSI director until 1994. He left following reputation of the man whom Prosecuting Nazi War Criminals in accusations that the OSI withheld exculpa- I was pleasantly surprised to see such Muggeridge called “the greatest liar of America” was published in 1985. “The tory evidence in the Andrija Artukovic a wonderful and candid review of my any journalist I have ever met.” Displaced Persons Act of 1948 was a deportation. Following a stint as an Israeli book “Nyzynka – Embroidery of the brazenly discriminatory piece of legislation, lobbyist, he jointed the International Hutsuls/Hutsulschyna v Nyzyntsi,” writ- Motria Spolsky written to exclude as many concentration Commission on Holocaust Era Insurance ten by Orysia Paszczak-Tracz, it was Toronto camp survivors as possible and to include Claims. Last August he was disbarred for headlined “A burst of beauty and her- as many Baltic and Ukrainian and ethnic “unauthorized reimbursements of his itage” (August 10). I would like to German Volksdeutsche as they could get ICHEIC travel expenses.” respond to the observations posed in her The Ukrainian Weekly welcomes away with,” he wrote. “Had Congress tried Today the OSI is headed by Eli review. letters to the editor and commen- to design a law that would extend the Statue Rosenbaum, a man who used the pages of Hutsulschyna is a very large region in taries on a variety of topics of of Liberty’s hand to the followers and prac- The Ukrainian Weekly, via a letter to the Ukraine and my goal was to collect as concern to the Ukrainian titioners of Nazism, it could not have done editor published on June 28, 1977, to many designs as I could remember and American and Ukrainian Cana- much better than this ...” Mr. Ryan estimat- accuse Ukrainians who questioned OSI tac- find from the entire region. I did not feel dian communities. Opinions ex- ed that “nearly 10,000 Nazi war criminals tics of anti-Semitism. Despite a fraudulent it necessary to specifically recognize pressed by columnists, commen- were living in America.” record costing American taxpayers millions each oblast separately. tators and letter-writers are their In addition to AHRU, which established of dollars, no congressman or senator has Ms. Tracz mentioned my leaving out own and do not necessarily re- UNCHAIN as an anti-defamation affiliate, ever dared call for oversight hearings of the the DMC thread numbers. I feel strongly flect the opinions of either The other institutions became involved with the OSI which, thanks to the Jewish lobby, about each one’s personal sense of color. Weekly editorial staff or its pub- Demjanjuk case. Included were The remains untouchable. Those who embroider have a certain lisher, the Ukrainian National Ukrainian Weekly, the UNA Heritage feeling for choosing colors and know Association. Defense Committee, the Ukrainian Myron Kuropas’ e-mail address is: how to incorporate them into the pattern Congress Committee of America, the [email protected]. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2003 No. 37 No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2003 9 Music and family history intertwine in Hunter, N.Y.: an evening to remember

by Alexandra Spinner first half included a Strauss and Ravel song cycle. The former, in “Allerseelen,” evoked the sweet memories of HUNTER, N.Y. – On Saturday, August 2, among the the departed spirits, while the latter, sung in its original magnificent paintings of Edward Kozak (Eko), Greek version, colorfully depicted the groom’s vivid Mychailo Moroz and others, the “Music at the Grazdha” emotions as he awaits his bride. classical music summer festival presented lyric soprano The second half of the program was an excellent bal- Halyna Wolanska and pianist Volodymyr Vynnytsky, the ance of well-known and seldom-performed pieces by newly appointed music director of Music and Art various Ukrainian composers. Hulak-Artemovsky’s Center of Greene County, in a nostalgic and tender majestic “Vladyko Neba i Zemli” was followed by the recital dedicated to the memory of Halyna Vytvytska haunting harmonies of Verekivsky’s “Viy.” This operat- Wolanska. ic set ended with a vivacious rendition of Lyscenko’s The program included a palate of carefully selected “O Ya Divchyna Poltavka.” song cycles and arias based on the theme of love, from The stunning music and poetry of Sonevytsky’s baroque, romantic, impressionist, as well as contempo- “Zeleni Evanheliya” cycle, composed for his wife, was rary composers. Mr. Vynnytsky and Ms. Wolanska the second wedding cycle in the program. It portrayed the groom’s passionate affections for his beautiful bride as they begin their sacred lifelong journey together. The last song set, three Tangos, by the late Bohdan Wolanskyj were composed for his wife, Urania; “Liubov,” “Tozh Prosty Meni, Myla,” and the award- winning “Tvoyi Ochi” (Best Original Song, Ukrainian Music Awards, 1988). Mr. Vynnytsky’s virtuoso playing was in evidence throughout the concert and in particular in his wonderful improvisations in this last set of tangos. Ms. Wolanska’s mellifluous soprano voice, with it’s warm and velvety tones, enveloped the audience and transported them into these enchanting stories of love and passion. The encore piece, “Ridna Maty Moya,” was dedicated to Ms. Wolanska’s grandmother, Halyna Vytvytska Wolanska. This exceptionally gifted soprano and devoted wife and mother, had declined the offer of The Wolanskyj family crest. a full scholarship to study at La Scala de Milano, the Soprano Halyna Wolanska and newly appointed greatest opera house of the day. America and Ukraine to participate in this event. music director of Music and Art Center of Greene The last Wolansky reunion, organized by the late *** County, pianist Volodymyr Vynnytsky at the conclu- Stephan Wolansky, also took place in Hunter, almost 15 sion of the August 2 concert held as part of “Music Serendipitously, this recital coincided with a years ago. That reunion also was enlivened with a won- at the Grazhda” classical music summer series. Wolansky family reunion taking place in Kerhonkson derful concert – the talented performers all being mem- blended seamlessly to create, along with the audience, a and Hunter, N.Y. This four-week reunion was primarily bers of the Wolansky clan. magical aura that extended throughout the evening. organized and funded by Dr. Oleh Wolansky and his children. Family members traveled from all over North (Continued on page 19) Brief anecdotes and personal narratives introduced each song set and served as the connecting thread throughout the program. Some of the highlights of the

Kotliarevsky’s “Eneida” WeddingWedding AnniversariesAnniversaries published in German Congratulations by Munich universities to the anniversary MUNICH, Germany – With the publication of a German translation of Ivan Kotliarevsky’s immortal classic “Eneida” in August 2003, the Ukrainian Free couple! University (UFU) and the Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU) of Munich have initiated a publica- tion series titled “Ukrainska Literatura/Ukrainische May they continue to enjoy the Literatur.” According to the Series editors, Leonid Rudnytzky best of fortune and share the joy of (UFU) and Ulrich Schweier (LMU), the purpose of this love throughout their life together! inter-university cooperative venture is to publish in German (or in some cases, bilingually), selected master- pieces of modern and contemporary Ukrainian literature — The Ukrainian Weekly and thus to popularize Ukrainian culture in Europe – especially in such countries as Austria, Germany and * * * Switzerland. The German publication of Ivan Kotliarevsky’s epic poem is, in this respect, most appropriate. It is the first Wedding and anniversary work of modern Ukrainian literature (its first three can- announcements are tos were published as early as 1797), which revealed to the fullest extent the beauty of the Ukrainian language published several times a year in and its power as a literary medium. In addition to the poetic text, the present edition con- The Ukrainian Weekly. The tains an introduction by the two editors, an afterward by next Wedding/Anniversary the translator, Irena Spiech, extensive commentaries and explanations, as well as drawings by the famous Announcements section will “Eneida” illustrator Oleksander Basylevych and brief acknowledgment of sponsors: the family of Irma and To Dora and Marko Powzaniuk be published in December. Wolodymyr Pylyshenko (Rochester, N.Y.) and the Heritage Foundation of the First Security Federal Savings Bank (Chicago). 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Barka’s memorial to the victims of the man-made famine of 1933, “Zhovtyi Kniaz.” 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2003 No. 37 No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2003 11 Sitch team wins 2003 East Coast Cup soccer tournament ELLENVILLE, N.Y. – The 2003 East Yonkers Krylati attackers, primarily Coast Cup soccer tournament was held made up of skilled players from Ukraine. on July 26-27 at the Ukrainian American The young Sitch squad complemented Youth Association (SUM) resort in their spirited defense with sporadic coun- Ellenville, N.Y. The hosts, Yonkers terattacks, which kept the Yonkers cap- (N.Y.) Krylati, welcomed Newark (N.J.) tain Mark Howansky busy in his sweeper Chornomorska Sitch, Stamford (Conn.) position. Levy and Long Island (N.Y.) Vatra to the After playing two scoreless halves and tournament, which is sponsored by the two scoreless overtime periods, the Ukrainian Sports Federation of the teams headed to penalty shots. Krylati U.S.A. and Canada (USCAK). goalie Bohdan Protas looked like he This year, the tournament also includ- would be the day’s hero after he stopped ed special guests Manchester (England) Sitch’s first penalty shot. But then in the “Dynamo,” a team of British Ukrainians third round Krylati lost their advantage touring the United States to raise aware- when they drilled a shot off the cross bar. ness for the Mines Advisory Group All the remaining shooters were perfect (MAG) land mine charity (www.mag- and the regular five-round shoot-out clearsmines.org). Team Manager Slavko ended in a 4-4 tie. The shooters contin- Mykosovski scheduled his team’s trip to ued their flawless marksmanship coincide with the U.S. tour of the throughout the sixth, seventh, eighth, English professional club soccer team, ninth and 10th sudden-death rounds. It Manchester United. was only when the last eligible shooters The East Coast Cup tournament was (Continued on page 15) The East Coast Cup winners – Chornomorska Sitch of Newark, N.J. formally opened on Saturday morning with comments from Tournament Director Mark Howansky, SUM resort Manager Peter Kosciolek, and Myron Stebelsky, president of the Ukrainian Sports Federation of the U.S.A. and Canada (USCAK). Opening ceremonies then concluded with the playing of the American, British, and Ukrainian nation- al anthems. The tournament consisted of a prelim- inary round followed by third place and championship matches. In the prelimi- nary round robin, all of the five teams played against each other once (for a total of 10 games). After the preliminary round, the top two teams played for the championship and the next two finishers played for third place. Three points were awarded for a win and one for a tie. All games were 44 minutes in duration. The preliminary round finished with Yonkers Krylati atop the group (10 A group photograph of the athletes of participating teams. points – 3 wins, 1 tie, 0 losses), followed by Newark Sitch (8 points – 2 wins, 2 ties, 0 losses), Manchester Dynamo (6 points – 2 wins, 0 ties, 2 losses), Stamford Levy (3 points – 1 win, 0 ties, 3 losses), and Long Island Vatra (1 point – 0 wins, 1 tie, 3 losses). In the third place match Stamford Levy upset Manchester Dynamo by a score of 4-1. The British team held on until late in the game before eventually succumbing to the Stamford squad, man- aged by former seminarian Yurij Strus. The Manchester team, packed with skill- full “footballers,” struggled with the intense American summer heat through- out the weekend. Their relatively small squad was further depleted by injuries and exhaustion as the tournament pro- gressed. Despite not getting the soccer result they wanted, Manchester Dynamo returned home a happy bunch, complete with many new friends on “this side of the pond.” Members of the British team were also kind enough to conduct a train- ing session for the Sumivtsi who were in Vasyl Solomyn of Long Island Vatra is honored as best goalie. MVPAlex Demianczuk of Manchester receives his trophy. “Vidpochynkovyi Tabir” at the time, pro- viding the youngsters with memories for years to come. All the fans present will surely agree that the championship match between Yonkers Krylati and Newark Sitch was one for the ages. Tensions were high, as the two teams have been local rivals for many years and had played to a 0-0 draw during their preliminary round game the day before. In the tournament final the stalemate continued, with neither team being able to break the other’s defense. The Newark Sitch manager Nick Hordynsky and player/coach Greg Serheev made the wise decision to have captain Andrij Panas anchor the team’s back line. Panas continually stifled the A view of the opening ceremonies of the 2003 East Coast Cup. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2003 No. 37 Soyuzivka hosts annual Labor Day weekend festivities

by Andrew Nynka KERHONKSON, N.Y. – Thousands of Ukrainians came to the Ukrainian National Association’s Soyuzivka resort for a traditional end-of-summer ren- dezvous. The resort, which hosted vari- ous daytime activities, as well as dances and performances at night, was a hub of diaspora activity during the Labor Day weekend. The resort’s director of hospitality services, Nestor Paslawsky, said Soyuzivka’s rooms were filled for the week leading into the holiday, account- ing for some 500 guests. In addition to people who stayed at the resort, several thousand more packed the bars and dance floors on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. “It was a great week,” Mr. Paslawsky said. In order for the resort to be success- ful “we’ll need several more of these events during the year,” the resort’s man- ager added. Traditionally one of the busiest busi- ness periods for the resort, this year’s Labor Day celebrations also attracted a A family poses for a photo on the Veselka patio on Sunday night before returning their attention to the zabava. new clientele interested in seeing what changes have been made there. Some guests, like Maria Smarsh of Kendall Park, N.J., called the changes “wonderful.” Ms. Smarsh’s brother, John, who last visited the resort eight years ago, said he planned on coming for next year’s Labor Day celebrations. Both Ms. Smarsh and her brother agreed that talk of building townhomes on the resort sounded interesting and said they would consider buying one. Other guests at the resort sounded less enthusiastic about the changes. “Yes, it looks good, but there’s still a lot that needs to be done,” said Gerard Kybaluck, a retired lawyer from Des Plaines, Ill. Mr. Kybaluck, a regular at the resort for the past 48 years, said improving Soyuzivka would require a practical out- look. “This is firstly a business, not a char- ity, and it must make money to survive.” The resort’s ownership, currently under pressure to make Soyuzivka profitable, recently announced a program intended to revitalize the 50-year-old resort. According to the UNA, the changes are the first in a series of steps aimed at attracting new business to Soyuzivka. Easily the biggest hit among those changes seemed to be the Tiki Bar, a Wasyl Cap (left) plays a game of chess with John Smarsh in the lobby of Soyuzivka’s Main House on Sunday morning. small outdoor bar situated between the Seen in the background is a partial view of a photo exhibit by Yurij Trytjak. (Continued on page 13)

Enjoying the camaraderie of Soyuzivka are: (from left) Talia Kuziw, Talia Roman Jakubowycz (left) gets a couple of drinks at the Tiki Bar from Soyuzivka Temnycky and Talia Antoniak. bartender Andrij Cybyk. No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2003 13

guests spent their time at night. Jakym, Other guests joined an informal House lobby through September 30. Soyuzivka... 79, and Alice Teniuch, 76, said they have Saturday afternoon focus group intended (Proceeds from the sale of Dr. Trytjak’s (Continued from page 12) been coming to the resort for 28 years. for people under the age of 30. photos are to go to the Soyuzivka Veselka building and volleyball court. “I “We stay in the same room every year. According to Yurij Pylyp, who helped Renaissance Fund.) like the Tiki Bar because of where it is. We come with our kids and our grand- organize the discussion along with UNA Guests hiked the resort’s recently You can see the volleyball court and the kids to see our friends we rarely get to Treasurer Roma Lisovich, the focus cleared wilderness trails, and some played scenery,” said 48-year-old Yuriy see from other cities. It’s very family- group’s primary objective was to hear volleyball and kept the Tiki Bar bustling. Kobziar. oriented – like a reunion,” the two what people thought would make the However, several people said there was Guests also called the new outdoor agreed. resort successful. little to do at the resort during the day or bar much more convenient than the While many of the resort’s guests According to Mr. Pylyp, the approxi- said they were not interested in the day- Veselka Bar and Mr. Paslawsky said it is spent the weekend nights dancing, mately 30 people who participated in the time activities that Soyuzivka offered. “a great meeting place; a sure home socializing or meeting people they had discussions agreed that fixing the guest “We still have a long way to go,” Mr. run.” not seen recently, the daytime activities rooms and creating modern conference Paslawsky said. “There are definitely Among other changes, the resort’s seemed to vary widely. Some guests sat facilities should be the resort’s priorities. things that could change and will dining room received a major facelift. by the pool or swam, while others took Guests were also able to view an change, but people saw that an effort is “It’s a big positive that changed the part in tennis and swimming competi- exhibit of photography by Yurij Trytjak – being made to change the resort, and this atmosphere of the cafeteria,” Mr. tions. which will be on display in the Main was an objective of ours.” Paslawsky said. Many guests also said the food, which included salmon, duck and lamb, deserved praise. While the roller hockey rink, located next to the volleyball court, saw little action during the weekend, Mr. Paslawsky said it would be flooded in the winter and used as an ice skating rink. Some guests danced as the Luna, Tempo and Fata Morgana bands played Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, while other guests socialized and spent time with friends, keeping the resort’s bartenders busy late into the night. “My favorite part is the dancing, out- doors if the weather is nice – under the stars,” 43-year-old Bohdan Komarynskyj said. “We meet with peo- ple, talk and relax. The kids get together – that’s important too.” “I like seeing all these people I know,” said 15-year-old Alexander Mandicz. “My favorite part of the week- end is going to the “zabavy” (dances) and seeing friends; hanging out. I also get to stay up till the wee hours of the morning.” Mr. Mandicz’s comments were repre- Soyuzivka bartenders, seen working in the Veselka bar during Labor Day weekend, are: (from left) Andrew Oprysko, sentative of how many of the resort’s Andrew Cymbal, Steve Barankewicz, Michael Jadlicky, Andrij Cade and Bill Swiac.

Seen at the opening of Yurij Trytjak’s photo exhibit are: (from left) Oksana Trytjak, UNA President Stefan Kaczaraj, Dr. Trytjak, Zoriana Smorodsky and Martha Woroch.

Father George Bazylevsky and his grandchildren, Victoria and Andrew, enjoy Soyuzivka and the resort’s pool.

Adia Hankewycz (left) and Tania Terpliak take a break from the Labor Day fes- tivities at Soyuzivka and grab a bite to eat. Mykola Pylyp and Nina Skubiak enjoy a fine summer evening. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2003 No. 37

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all, during the dance. Furthermore, a meeting was held during the tournament Sitch team wins... THE PHILADELPHIA UKRAINIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE (Continued from page 11) between representatives from all the (the team goalies) shot that the deadlock clubs, as well as USCAK officials, Mr. mourns the sudden death of was broken. Sitch goalie Marcel Simon Stebelsky (president), Omelan guessed correctly with his dive and Twardowsky (secretary) and Eugene stopped Protas’ shot. Then despite the Chyzowych (soccer director). Among the extreme pressure, Simon swapped posi- agenda items decided upon was the cre- tions with Protas and proceeded to coolly ation of an USCAK soccer champi- sink his shot, giving Newark Sitch the onship, where the winners of the East tournament victory. Coast Cup and the Great Lakes Cup The Sunday afternoon awards cere- would play every year to determine the mony was presided over by SUM best Ukrainian club soccer team in the OLENA STERCHO National Board President Bohdan United States and Canada. The Great Human Rights Activist Harhaj and SUM National Board Sports Lakes Cup is traditionally held on Myron Pryjmak. Besides awarding tro- Memorial Day weekend and rotates Her dedication and commitment phies to the top three team finishers they between the Ukrainian club hosts of to the struggle for human rights in Ukraine Cleveland Lviv, Chicago Kryla, Detroit also had the honor of presenting tro- had no bounds. She will be missed. phies to Alex Demianczuk of Chernyk and Toronto Ukraina. This year Manchester Dynamo for tournament‘s Yonkers Krylati traveled to Cleveland most valuable player, Christian Pardo of and won the Great Lakes Cup. In lieu of flowers, the committee is donating $100.00 Newark Sitch for top goal scorer, and 2003 EAST COAST CUP to The Ukrainian Weekly Press Fund Vasyl Solomyn of Long Island Vatra for MATCH RESULTS best goalie. All of the clubs that participated in the Preliminary round results 2003 East Coast Cup understand that Krylati 1 – Vatra 0 they share the common goal of promot- Sitch 2 – Levy 0 ing Ukrainian sports both within and out- Vatra 0 – Dynamo 1 side of the Ukrainian community. All the Levy 0 – Krylati 3 teams exhibited excellent sportsmanship Dynamo 0 – Sitch 4 throughout the weekend even while com- Levy 4 – Vatra 0 peting fiercely against each other on the Sitch 0 – Krylati 0 field. Players and fans socialized with Dynamo 2 – Levy 1 ì „ÎË·ÓÍÓÏÛ ÒÏÛÚÍÛ ÔÓ‚¥‰ÓÏÎflπÏÓ, ˘Ó ‚ ÒÛ·ÓÚÛ, 6 ‚ÂðÂÒÌfl 2003 ð. ‚¥‰¥È¯Î‡ each other on the sidelines, at the food Vatra 0 – Sitch 0 Û ÅÓÊÛ ‚¥˜Ì¥ÒÚ¸ ̇¯‡ ̇ȉÓðÓʘ‡ ÑêìÜàçÄ, åÄåÄ ¥ ÅÄÅñü stand, at the vendors’ booths, and most of Krylati 4 – Dynamo 1 ·Î. Ô. Standings after preliminary round ÄççÄ ÇéêéÅÖãú Team Points Wins Losses Ties GF GA +/- ̇ð. 29 Í‚¥ÚÌfl 1922 ð. ̇ ɇ΢ËÌ¥. Yonkers Krylati 10 3 0 1 8 1 +7 Newark Sitch 8 2 0 2 6 0 +6 èéïéêéççß ÇßÑèêÄÇà ‚¥‰·ÛÎËÒfl Û ‚¥‚ÚÓðÓÍ, 9 ‚ÂðÂÒÌfl 2003 ð. ‚ ÛÍð‡ªÌÒ¸Í¥È Manchester Dynamo 6 2 2 0 4 9 -5 ͇ÚÓÎˈ¸Í¥È ˆÂðÍ‚¥ Ò‚. ûð‡ ‚ ç˛ âÓðÍÛ, ‡ ‚¥‰Ú‡Í ̇ ˆ‚ËÌÚ‡ð¥ Ò‚. ÑÛı‡ ‚ ÉÂÏÔÚÓÌ- Stamford Levy 3 1 3 0 5 7 -2 ·Ûð£Û, ç.â. Long Island Vatra 103106-6 ì ÒÏÛÚÍÛ Á‡Î˯ËÎËÒfl: ˜ÓÎÓ‚¥Í – ßÇÄç ‰Ó̸ÍË – ãßÑÄ ãÖôàòàç Results of final round – åÄêßü òÖÇóìä Á ˜ÓÎÓ‚¥ÍÓÏ ÅéÉÑÄçéå – éãü åÖâóÖç Á ˜ÓÎÓ‚¥ÍÓÏ Åêìëéå • 3rd place game: Stamford Levy 4 – Manchester Dynamo 1 ‚ÌÛÍË – çÄÑßü Á ˜ÓÎÓ‚¥ÍÓÏ ÑÄêÖçéå – åàïÄâãé • Championship game: Newark Sitch 0 – Yonkers Krylati 0 (Newark wins 10-9 – äÄíêìëü on Penalty Kicks) – ÑÄçàãäé Ú‡ ‰‡Î¸¯‡ ðÓ‰Ë̇. Ç¥˜Ì‡ ∫È Ô‡Ï’flÚ¸! remarks, the Rev. Volodymyr Steliac, the Gryshchenko... pastor of St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox (Continued from page 1) Cathedral in Silver Spring, Md. – acting to see the positive side, is something that on behalf of Archbishop Antony and DEATH ANNOUNCEMENTS I cherish the most and I will bring back Metropolitan Constantine – presented him with an icon. to be published in The Ukrainian Weekly – in the Ukrainian home as a message to my countrymen,” or English language – are accepted by mail, courier, fax, phone or e-mail. he said. Earlier in the day, according to a Among those attending the reception report by the Foreign Affairs Ministry, Deadline: Tuesday noon before the newspaper’s date of issue. were three former U.S. ambassadors to Mr. Gryshchenko traveled to the State (The Weekly goes to press early Friday mornings.) 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Ambassador Gryshchenko said they Mr. Gryshchenko returns to the Please include the daytime phone number of a contact person. “developed a real friendship over the Foreign Affairs Ministry in Kyiv, where years, and that friendship helped us in he had served from 1995 to 1998 as vice resolving serious issues.” He assured minister for foreign affairs, working on them that as foreign affairs minister he various arms control and security issues, would strive to achieve even greater as well as border delimitation negotia- Need a back issue? cooperation with the United States. tions and Black Sea Fleet division talks If you’d like to obtain a back issue of The Ukrainian Weekly, Two of the former ambassadors, with Russia. Before that, between 1992 send $2 per copy (first-class postage included) to: Administration, The Ukrainian Weekly, Messrs. Pifer and Pascual, now hold sen- and 1995, he held various positions in 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. ior State Department positions that deal the Arms Control and Disarmament with Ukraine. Mr. Miller is a senior poli- Directorate. cy scholar at the Woodrow Wilson Born in Kyiv in 1953, Mr. International Center for Scholars in Gryshchenko graduated form the Washington, while the first U.S. ambas- Moscow State Institute of International sador, Roman Popadiuk, who was not Relations in 1975 and spent his first 15 present at the reception, is executive years in the Soviet diplomatic corps, director of the George Bush Presidential serving on the staff of the United Nations Library Foundation in Texas. Secretariat in New York and in various Mr. Gryshchenko also acknowledged positions in the Soviet Foreign Ministry. the important role in U.S.-Ukrainian rela- Before coming to Washington in tions played by the Jewish community, January 2000, he served two years as which, he said, “was always at the center ambassador to Belgium, the Netherlands of my attention.” and Luxembourg, and headed the Following Mr. Gryshchenko’s Ukrainian Mission to NATO. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2003 No. 37 No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2003 17

Bundles for Ukraine group marks milestone: AÖROSVIT CARGO U K R A I N I A N A I R L I N E 4,000th package sent to needy in Ukraine ÉÂÌÂð‡Î¸ÌËÈ ‡£ÂÌÚ ÔÓ ‚¥‰Ôð‡‚ˆ¥ ‚‡Ìڇʥ‚ ‚ ìÍð‡ªÌÛ ÇßÑèêÄÇäÄ ÇÄçíÄÜßÇ Ì‡ Åéßç¢Äï-767 åË ‰ÓðÛ˜ËÏÓ ‚‡Ìڇʥ ‚ ìÍð‡- NEW BRITAIN, Conn. – The Bundles ping come from the generosity of parish ‚¥‚Ú¥ðÍË, ˜ÂÚ‚Âð„Ë, Ô’flÚÌˈ¥ ¥ ̉¥Î¥ ÔÓ Ï‡ð¯ðÛÚÛ ªÌÛ Á‡ 10 „Ó‰ËÌ Û ä˪‚ Ú‡ ‰‡Î¥ for Ukraine group of St. Mary’s Ukrainian members, parish organizations and their ‰Ó ÑÌ¥ÔðÓÔÂÚðӂҸ͇, é‰ÂÒË, Orthodox Church in New Britain, Conn., friends. All money goes for shipping çúû-âéêä – äà∫Ç – çúû-âéêä recently celebrated the sending of their expenses. Many individuals have also donat- èêüåß êÖâëà ‚ ìäêÄ∫çì 㸂ӂ‡, ï‡ðÍÓ‚‡, ÑÓ̈¸Í‡ 4,000th package of aid to the needy in ed money to help build or rebuild Orthodox Ukraine with a cake and picnic to honor the churches in Ukraine. AeroSvit CargÓ ç‡‰‡πÏÓ ‰ÓÔÓÏÓ„Û ‚ 12th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence. Eleven loyal volunteers meet each Ç¥‰Ôð‡‚‡ ‚‡Ìڇʥ‚ ÔÂðÂıÓ‰¥ ˜ÂðÂÁ Inspired by Father Jakiw Norton after his Thursday to sort and pack items and wrap 2307 Coney Island Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11223 ÇàëàãÄ∏åé ‚‡Ìڇʥ ‰Ó åÓÒÍ‚Ë, trip to Ukraine with the late patriarch boxes. These workers are: Alice Andrusia, (718) 376-1023 • Fax: (718) 376-1073 íÂθ-Ä‚¥‚‡, í·¥Î¥Ò¥, ∏ð‚‡ÌÛ, ŇÍÛ, êË„Ë, Mstyslav, the group has sent over 120,000 Andrew Buczko, Ann Harris, Kay www.aerosvitcargo.com Ç¥Î¸Ì˛Ò‡, í‡ÎΥ̇ ·ÂÁ ÛÒÍ·‰ÌÂ̸. pounds of clothing, shoes, bed linen, food, Kerelejza, Sylvia Lindgren, Stefan Melnyk, medical supplies and medical equipment to Stefan Ostrowski, Mary Ann Pilgim, Helen needy Orthodox families and parishes. Prestash and Julia Stepanczak. Dr. Joan The project has contact with Orthodox Kerelejza is chairperson of the project. Also priests in 49 parishes all across Ukraine. assisting are John Petruniw, who supplies all These priests receive the aid and distribute it the boxes, and Dimitry Shafran, who trans- TO ALL MEMBERS OF UNA BRANCH 9 and also recommend individual needy fami- lates all the reguest letters. Please be advised that Branch 9 has merged with Branch 242 lies. Anyone looking for more information as of September 1, 2003. All inquiries and requests for changes In addition, the group has “adopted” an should contact Dr. Kerelejza, 50 Ellsworth should be sent to Mr. Joseph Chabon. orphanage with 180 children in Oleshka, in Blvd., Kensingtont, CT 06037; e-mail, Kherson Oblast, a school with 78 children in [email protected]. The group would Mr. Joseph Chabon the village of Sinne in Kharkiv Oblast and a appreciate donations of money for shipping. 240 N. Balliet Street medical clinic in Kharkiv Oblast. The package count is now 4,060 and going Frackville, PA 17931 Donations of items and money for ship- strong. (570) 874-3084

TO ALL MEMBERS OF UNA BRANCH 133 As of September 1, 2003 the secretary’s duties of Branch 133 were assumed by Mr. Michael W. Bohdan. We ask all members of this Branch to direct all correspondence regarding membership and insurance to the address listed below:

Mr. Michael W. Bohdan 1027 Falls Terrace Union, NJ 07083 Week days: (908) 709-7296 Wrapping boxes for the Bundles for Ukraine project are: (from left) Andrew Evenings and weekends: (908) 964-8831 Buczko, Stefan Ustanowski and Stefan Melnyk. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2003 No. 37 No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2003 19

NOTESNOTES ONON PEOPLEPEOPLE Earns D.D.S. degree Graduates with two degrees from SUNY-Buffalo from Stanford University BUFFALO, N.Y. – This year Mother’s NEWTON, Mass. – Danya Smith Day was especially wonderful for Dr. Pastuszek, daughter of Ellen Smith and Zenovia Didoshak-Kuncio. On May 14, William Pastuszek Jr. of Newton, Mass., she and her son Daniel walked together received a B.A. in English with honors and in the commencement procession at the a master’s degree in psychology simultane- State University of New York at Buffalo, ously from Stanford University on June 15. School of Dentistry. That day, Mr. She is the granddaughter of William J. Kuncio received his D.D.S. degree from Pastuszek, who is an honorary member his mother’s alma mater. His dad, of the Ukrainian National Association’s Stephen Kuncio also is a graduate of General Assembly, and Theodozia State University of New York; his degree Pastuszek, who is the secretary of is from the engineering school. Branch 231. Mr. Kuncio was always an excellent The entire family are members of student. He graduated at the top of his UNA Branch 231. class from Manhasset High School, where he excelled in math and physics, as well as tennis. He then attended Notes on People is a feature geared toward Cornell University, where he received a reporting on the achievements of members B.S. in mechanical engineering and of the Ukrainian National Association. All played varsity tennis. However, the more he became involved in engineering, he submissions should be concise due to noticed how much he missed being in a space limitations and must include the per- more people-oriented profession. son’s UNA branch number. Items will be Eventually, he realized that in fact his Daniel Kuncio, D.D.S. published as soon as possible. Danya Smith Pastuszek mother’s profession combined both – the mechanics of dentistry and helping peo- ple. He then decided to follow in his mother’s footsteps and applied to dental school. While studying dentistry, Mr. Kuncio spent time doing research on a mechani- cal device used to expand the palate, an interest born from his sister’s orthodontic needs. He applied and was accepted to the highly competitive orthodontic resi- dency at Montefiore Hospital in New York City, a three-year program that leads to board certification in orthodon- tics. Mr. Kuncio attended the School of Ukrainian Studies in New York City, belongs to Plast and spent many sum- mers at the Vovcha Tropa and Novyi Sokil campgrounds. He has always enjoyed going to Soyuzivka, where as a teenager he won several tennis champi- onships. He, as well as his mother and sister Taissa, are all members of Ukrainian National Association Branch 234.

Music and family... (Continued from page 9) Throughout the years, Stephan Wolansky had faithfully and meticulously kept an account of the family tree headed by Myroslav, the 11th century knight. Myroslav Wolansky gave his life in saving the king for which he was posthumously knighted. His family thereafter received noble status as well as a family crest. The lineage of knights, priests, physicians, edu- cators, scientists, musicians, writers and humanitarians have passed on their convic- tions, knowledge and mostly love for Ukraine from one generation to the next. To preserve this rich ancestral heritage, Stephan Wolansky’s nephew, Dr. Oleh Wolansky and Stephan’s son Nestor, have taken over where their forefather dutifully left off. The 2003 reunion was graced by the presence of Dr. Oleh Wolansky: family patriarch, choral director, composer, psychi- atrist, health administrator and husband of the late Ludmila Wolansky, an editor of the Ukrainian-language newspaper Svoboda. On a balmy, summer evening nestled in the Catskill Mountains, music and his- tory intertwined for an unforgettable evening of delightful melodies, and familial remembrances. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2003 No. 37

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PREVIEW OF EVENTS

(Continued from page 24) Victims’ Memorial. A memorial luncheon – (973) 773-4548. For more information call “holodnyi obid,” will be held in the church Ulana Kobzar, (201) 438-1252. Proceeds to cultural center, with a keynote speaker and benefit UNWLA humanitarian programs. musical interlude. The memorial service and Wednesday, October 8 a luncheon will be held at St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Church and Center, 300 OTTAWA: The Chair of Ukrainian E. Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale, Ill. Studies at the University of Ottawa pres- Tickets, at $10, may be purchased at the ents the inaugural lecture of its newly door. For more information call (847) 699- appointed chairholder, Dr. Dominique 9484. Arel, associate professor of political sci- Friday, October 3 ence. The public lecture will be held at Tabaret Hall, 75 Laurier, University of EDMONTON: The Canadian Institute of Ottawa campus at 7:30 p.m. Free admis- Ukrainian Studies presents a lecture, as part sion. Reception follows. For more infor- of its fall seminar series, by Archbishop mation call the chair coordinator, Irena Ihor (Isichenko), Eparchy of Kharkiv and Bell, (613) 562-5800 ext. 3692; e-mail Poltava, Ukrainian Autocephalous [email protected]., or log on to Orthodox Church; department of the histo- http://www.grad.uottawa.ca/ukr. ry of Ukrainian literature, Kharkiv National ONGOING University, titled “The Apostolic Mission of the Church and the Social Service of YONKERS, N.Y.: Sign your 3- and 4- Orthodox Communities in Ukraine” (in year-olds up for the Ukrainian pre-school Ukrainian). The lecture will be followed by (Svitlychka) organized by Branch 30 of the a presentation of Profs. Serhii Plokhy’s and Ukrainian National Women’s League of Frank E. Sysyn’s book “Religion and America. The Svitlychka meets on Nation in Modern Ukraine.” The lecture Saturdays at 10 a.m.-noon at St. Michael’s and presentation will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Church, Shonnard Place at North the CIUS, 450 Athabasca Hall, University Broadway, starting Saturday, September 13. of Alberta. For more information call (780) 492-2972 or e-mail [email protected]. UNIONDALE, N.Y.: Mriya, the Ukrainian Dance Ensemble at St. Vladimir’s Parish, is Sunday, October 5 currently accepting enrollment applications HILLSBOROUGH, N.J.: The New Jersey for instruction of children, age 5-17, begin- Regional Council of the Ukrainian National ners through advanced levels, from Long Women’s League of America will hold a Island, Brooklyn and Queens. Classes are Assistant Manager / Trainee Position “Soyuzianka Day” at St. Michael the held Monday evenings at the parish center, Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall, located at 226 Uniondale Ave., near Hofstra Start your restaurant career in New York City 1700 Brooks Blvd., at 2 p.m. The main University/Nassau Coliseum, just one mile attraction is a fashion show featuring off the Meadowbrook Parkway. Ample park- on Good Ole 7th Street with Brewsky’s Goodtimes Corp., proprietors of embroidered women’s clothing created by ing is available. Classes are taught by Brewsky’s/Burp Castle/(soon to open) Brewist Monks Ale House. and from the private collection of Iwanna Orlando Pagan, former principal dancer with Martynec, president of UNWLA Branch Roma-Pryma Bohachevsky’s Syzokryli Work/learn in all phases of food and bar operations. 86. Come and join us for “Soyuzianka ensemble and current member of the Dance Afternoon Tea Party” and enjoy the beauty Theater of Harlem. Registration is at the Position includes Co.Empl.shared living quarters. of Ukrainian embroideries. Guests are wel- parish center on Mondays at 6-7 p.m. Contact FAX: (973) 334-2901 come. Refreshments will be served. For throughout September. For more informa- tickets, at $15 each, call Lida Kramarchuk, tion call Tamara Lucyshyn, (516) 358-1606. e-mail: [email protected]

ATTENTION ARTISTS! 2003-2004 CHRISTMAS CARD PROJECT Oksana Trytjak, UNA Special Projects and Fraternal Activities Coordinator

It’s August and we are thinking about Christmas already. The UNA is begin- ning its work on collecting artwork from Ukrainian artists who wish to participate in the annual UNA Christmas Card Project. Over the years UNA has been fortunate in hav- ing over 30 artists participate in this project. We will be accepting works from artists for reproduction that have a traditional Ukrainian Christmas theme. In the past artists contributed works in diverse genres including oil, watercolor, tempera, graphics, wood- cuts, batik, ceramic tile, mixed media and others which added interest and variety to the collection.

In publishing the Christmas cards the UNA wishes to promote traditional Ukrainian art and encourage and popularize Ukrainian artists. This year again the UNA will publish over 120,000 cards that will be distributed throughout the U.S.A., Canada and Ukraine.

All proceeds from the UNA Christmas Card Project will be donated to support the Renaissance of Soyuzivka and to assist the Ukrainian National Foundation, created by the UNA in 1992 to help promote humanitarian, cultural and educa- tional programs in the U.S.A., Canada and Ukraine. The Ukrainian National Foundation maintains a 501 (c) (3) status making all donations tax-exempt.

The UNA looks forward to this year’s Christmas Card Project and welcomes all participants. Please submit either a slide, photo or original work that can be reproduced and mail to the UNA Home Office no later than September 30, 2003. Please make all inquiries to my attention: Oksana Trytjak, Special Projects. UNA, 2200 Route 10, Parsippany, NJ 07054, Tel: 973 292-9800 or 800 253-9862. 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2003 No. 37 UKEUKELLODEONODEON FOR THE NEXT GENERATION

Ukie Week at Wildwood, plus surfing – WOW! by Mykola Kucyna

WILDWOOD, N.J. – After a great two weeks at Sports Camp at SUM Oselia (the resort of the Ukrainian American Youth Association) in Ellenville, N.Y., our family decided to go to Wildwood for “Ukie Week.” It was a nice vacation. I got to see all my friends again and hang out, while my mom relaxed on the beach. It was fun to see everyone from Philadelphia and Connecticut and New York again. Everywhere we went there were more Ukrainians. It was fun meet- ing everyone on the beach, and just hanging out and talking about tabir (camp), and walking up and down the beach and looking for more Ukrainians. Budding surfers (standing) Mykola Kucyna, Nick Patrylak, Danylo Nysch, (kneeling) Larissa Nysch and Erica Patrylak. However, my friends and I, Dan Nysch, Nick Patrylak, Erica Camp. It was a lot of fun! Then we were able to surf for a for Ukie Week I recommend that Patrylak and Larissa Nysch – We got our own longboards and whole three hours from 9:30 a.m. to you go. It’s a great experience. they’re all from Philadelphia – did wetsuits and an instructor to help us 12:30 p.m. It was awesome! Mykola Kucyna, age 13, resides something new called Surfing with safety and give us some basics. If you haven’t gone to Wildwood with his parents in Whippany, N.J.

63 children attend Parma parish’s Vacation Church School PARMA, Ohio – The 11th annual This year, 63 children enrolled in religion and one each of music, arts dedicated to the Ukrainian fami- Vacation Church School sponsored seven classes. Each day the clergy and crafts and lunch. lies who suffered and died during by St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian conducted opening and closing This year’s theme was “We Are the 1932-1933 Famine-Genocide Orthodox Cathedral was held here prayers, followed by a brief mes- Family,” and each day dealt with in Ukraine. The children visited from Monday, August 4, through sage. The children then participat- the various aspects of the home the Famine Memorial Room in St. Friday, August 8. ed in five class periods – two of and Church family. Thursday was Vladimir’s school building, in which many photos of the victims of the Famine were exhibited. The children then placed flowers in front of the Famine Monument on the cathedral grounds and sang “Vichnaya Pamiat” (Eternal Memory). Friday concluded the school week with a program of songs per- formed by all the children and with closing remarks by the Rev. John Nakonachny, pastor, and Mary Ann Sklaryk, director of the Vacation Church School and youth coordina- tor of the parish.

OUR NEXT ISSUE: UKELODEON is published on the second Sunday of every month. To make it into our next issue, dated October 12, please send in your materials by October 3. Please drop us a line: UKELODEON – The Ukrainian Weekly, 2200 Route 10 - P.O. Box Children, clergy and teachers of the 2003 Vacation Church School in front of St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. Cathedral in Parma, Ohio. No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2003 23 “Lesia’s Dream” – a new book for older teens TORONTO – The young adult the family attempt to set up house now runs the household. A former novel “Lesia’s Dream” by Laura and to adapt to an unfamiliar country, broadcast journalist, she writes for Langston, poignantly details the the threat of war becomes even more both children and adults. struggles of a Ukrainian family real and they are targeted for perse- “Lesia’s Dream” was released in adjusting to their adopted country cution. 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And they do get a traditions, “Lesia’s Dream” is a grip- homestead in Manitoba – a glorified ping story about a family’s survival. mud hut far from the town where The author, Ms. Langston, lives S C N E W S P A P E R O A O M others from Shuparka have settled. in Victoria with her husband, two U A S E I T I V I T C A L C I However, this strange land looks children, an overfed beagle and a nothing like the country they fled. As once-stray cat who moved in and M M E N J O Y E D I S L F T S M D L W O O L L O N G U E O D E R U K E L O D E O N T K B O SUM buddies lead soccer team to victory R A D Y D L O I D P S H R E O T O E O L O C S R U T O O R W I B H R A U F O G S O T W P D M Y C E R I J U M O O O E M L E E S E N E A T Y E L T M A I A K P G C Y S U B E A C O L W N A E T S P L A B E A C H H A P R S I E S C H O O L E P A P S I D N O K U H R O M A D A A A D V E N T U R E S I D D E R To solve this month’s Mishanyna, find the capitalized words that appear in the following text in the Mishanyna grid. Dear UKELODEON Readers: WELCOME BACK! You’re all back from your SUMMER VACATIONS by now, we are sure. You’re back to your BUSY SCHEDULES at SCHOOL, doing HOMEWORK and various other PROJECTS. You’re probably also participating in many ACTIVITIES, both school-related and community-related – many of them no doubt within our own Ukrainian HROMADA (that’s the Ukrainian word for community). We haven’t heard from you in a while, probably because you were away and having too much FUN to write about your SUMMERTIME ADVEN- TURES. But we, and we are sure your friends and peers, fellow readers of these pages, would like to know what you were up to. So, just what did you do in JULY and AUGUST? Let’s hear all about it. Let’s see your great PHOTOS. Or just send us your photo and a couple of sentences about what you most ENJOYED this summer. What a COOL George John Mikula III (right) and Michael Diduch. way to share information with others! (And to get your photo published in ROCKAWAY, N.J. – Two mem- who is also known as “The Rockaway a NEWSPAPER...) Just look at what one of our readers from Whippany, bers of the Passaic Branch of the Rocket,” and Michael Diduch, a N.J., sent in: a story about surfing camp in WILDWOOD (that’s a famous Ukrainian American Youth goalie known as “The Duke,” played New Jersey BEACH town). Sounds like he and his friends had fun. Plus, Association (known by its key roles in the victory. he probably gave others his age a few ideas on what they could do next Ukrainian acronym, SUM) led their The Pasco Stallions of Wayne, summer. soccer team, the Pasco Stallions, to N.J., emerged as the champions in So, come on. What are you waiting for. Put the PEN to PAPER, or get victory in the Pocono Cup on July the group of boys under age 11 those FINGERS working on the KEYBOARD, and send us your impres- 12-13 in Pennsylvania. after posting an undefeated record sions of your summer. It should make for fun reading in OCTOBER (our George John Mikula III, a striker of five wins and no losses. next issue) when summer seems so LONG ago... 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2003 No. 37

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Saturday, September 13 For more information call (780) 492-2972 or e-mail [email protected]. Soyuzivka’s Datebook ROCHESTER, N.Y.: The fifth annual September 12-14 October 31-November 2 Children of Chornobyl Golf Tournament Saturday, September 20 KLK Weekend and Annual Meeting will take place this year at Shadow Pines Halloween Weekend NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific Golf Club, 600 Whalen Road, Penfield, N.Y. Bayreuth Gymnasium Reunion costume party for youth and Society is holding a conference dedicated to Registration will start at 11:30 a.m. The for- costume zabava for all the memory of George Y. Shevelov (1908- mat of the tournament is a four-person September 18-21 2002), professor emeritus at Columbia scramble with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. A Reunion of Salzburg Gymnasium November 7-9 University and a longstanding honorary donation of $85 includes 18 holes of golf member of the Shevchenko Scientific Society. Plast Orlykiada with cart, practice range balls, lunch, bever- 26-28 The session will be chaired by Prof. Assa September ages, dinner and prizes. Players may register Humesky, University of Michigan, with intro- Conference of Spartanky November 15-16 as an entire team or sign up individually and ductory remarks by Larissa Onyshkevych, Plast Sorority UACC be matched up with a team. Checks made Shevchenko Scientific Society president. payable to CCRF Rochester – Golf, should Taking part in the conference are: Prof. John September 28-30 November 21-23 be sent to CCRF Golf, P.O. Box 150, Fizer, Rutgers University; Prof. Andriy Webster, NY 14580. A CCRF – Golf Pub Reunion of Mittenwald Schools UNA General Assembly Danylenko, Pace University; Antonina Night will be held on Friday, September 12, Berezovenko, Columbia University; and at the Ukrainian Home of Rochester, 1970 October 17-19 Oksana Solovey and Oksana Radysh, Empire Blvd., Penfield, N.Y., at 8 p.m. with Plast-KPS Convention Ukrainian Academy of Arts and Sciences. prizes, drink specials and snacks. This will The conference begins at 4 p.m. The society be a great opportunity to meet other players is located at 63 Fourth Ave. (between Ninth and help support CCRF. For more informa- and 10th streets). For more information call tion contact Bo Skrobach, (585) 872-7260, (212) 254-5130 or fax (212) 254-5939. or John Adamczuk, (585) 265-3394. Sunday, September 21 Friday, September 18 CHICAGO: The Ukrainian Genocide EDMONTON: The Canadian Institute of Famine Foundation-U.S.A. is sponsoring a Ukrainian Studies is holding a lecture, as part commemorative event in observance of the of its fall seminar series, by Dr. Roman 70th anniversary of the 1932-1933 Genocide Rykalyuk, Computing Science Center, Lviv in Ukraine. Memorial services begin at 1 National University, titled “Distance Learning p.m., to be followed by a short program in at Lviv National University: A Model for the church courtyard at the the Genocide Ukraine’s Universities?” (in Ukrainian). The lecture will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the CIUS, 450 Athabasca Hall, University of Alberta. (Continued on page 21)

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