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Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXXI HE KRAINIANNo. 17 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2003 EEKLY$1/$2 in Ukraine Fire in Kamianets-Podilskyi destroys PrisonT officials allowU a unique look W 18th-19th century historical archives inside Kharkiv corrections facilities by Andrew Nynka always be made, in an interview with The by Roman Woronowycz water damage. The director of the State Ukrainian Weekly he seemed to strongly Kyiv Press Bureau Comittee of National Archives, Hennadii KHARKIV, Ukraine – In a very rare suggest that any major reform would be Buriak, called the fire a tragedy. move, high-ranking prison officials here, unnecessary. KYIV – Officials are blaming an unau- “April 10 will go down in our history as usually known for their strident secrecy, Indeed, a rather comprehensive tour of thorized printing operation for a fire in a Black Thursday,” stated Dr. Buriak. opened their doors to journalists, aca- two prisons on April 12 revealed bright, 16th century Franciscan cathedral in Kamianets-Podilskyi Mayor Oleksander demics and a local theater troupe for a clean and very well kept facilities that, Kamianets-Podilskyi on April 10 that Mazurchak stated on April 23 during a look inside correctional facilities in the compared to much of the surrounding destroyed 70 percent of the historical report before a hearing of the State Kharkiv Oblast and a unique interaction neighborhood, would appear to provide a archives stored there. The upper floors of Committee of National Archives held to with prisoners incarcerated there. better life inside the prison walls than the building were used as a warehouse to review the incident that initial findings The move was the first of the outside. hold hundreds of thousands of government show the fire started in the print shop, Arabesque troupe’s three-part plan to Following that tour, several psycholo- documents consisting of millions of sheaths which is owned by the local eparchy of the draw attention to Ukraine’s prison sys- gists and sociologists who have seen and of paper from the 18th and 19th centuries, Ukrainian Orthodox Church-Moscow tem. Members of the Kharkiv-based the- worked in other incarceration facilities in which belonged to the national archives Patriarchate. The UOC-MP has had posses- ater group, which was allowed to per- Ukraine and abroad said that the prison offices located next door. sion of the historic cathedral for some years form inside the correctional facilities, ini- facilities in Kharkiv appeared to be first The fire ravaged much of the historical now. tiated the program because they say rate. record of the Podillia Gubernia, as that The mayor explained that workers of the Ukraine’s correctional system is in need However, Ukraine has a reputation of region of southwestern Ukraine was called UOC-MP may have been negligent in not of reform. over-crowding in its prison facilities and until 1919, including the archives of the maintaining electrical wiring and safety Prison officials here said that they a shortage of trained corrections officers Podillia State Chamber from 1796-1919, standards in the offices, which are found allowed the five-day program, which – a result of the huge increase in crime the Office of the Governor of Podillia from below the warehouse, on the first two floors began on April 8, to show the conditions and criminals after a Soviet police state 1795-1917, the Office for Peasant Affairs of the historic church located in the city’s of prison facilities in Kharkiv, saying that withered away and an economy that has for Podillia Gubernia from 1861 to 1919, old district. He said the print shop had not there was nothing to hide. While failed to provide adequate jobs and living the Office of the Military Governor from received municipal authorization to operate. Volodymyr Butenko, the head of standards for its citizens. 1795-1845 and the city offices of “The print shop had not been licensed, Ukraine’s State Department of Penal Svitlana Oleshko, program director for Kamianets from 1875-1920. and its existence was not approved by either Corrections in the Kharkiv Oblast, did Arabesque, said that the physical appear- Many of the remaining historical docu- the city administration or the archive’s acknowledge that improvements could (Continued on page 3) ments that did not burn received extensive (Continued on page 20)

Volunteers clear wilderness trails at Soyuzivka KERHONKSON, N.Y. – Two score plus volunteers arrived at Soyuzivka on Saturday, April 12, for the first Trailblazing Weekend at the resort of the Ukrainian National Association. They came not to vacation or relax, but to work here in the Shawangunk Mountains. Some came armed – with rakes, machetes, weed-whackers, chainsaws, pickaxes and shovels – while others were allowed to “pick their weapon,” related Nestor Paslawsky, Soyuzivka’s new director of hospitality services, a.k.a the resort’s manager. Their task was to clear wilderness trails on the resort’s property, with a view toward making them accessible for hikers, mountain bikers and others to enjoy Soyuzivka’s natural beauty – and espe- cially the mountaintop view from the resort’s waterfall. At the end of the day, the volunteers had succeeded in clearing a 4-foot-wide trail to Soyuzivka’s waterfall, and, as Mr. Paslawsky observed, it was a glorious success as the trailblazers took “a victory photo” at the top of the mountain. He added: “It was great to see the enthusi- asm. For me, who’s never been up to the falls, it was also nice to see that there’s an easy way to get up there.” Lest readers think this trail was blazed Victor Cymbal in a day, it must be noted that two Trailblazers at the top of the mountain near Soyuzivka’s waterfall. (Continued on page 11) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2003 No. 17

ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFSNEWSBRIEFS Opposition shifts its position, Rada approves government program ... countries even agree on the amount of the debt. Belarus has said Ukraine owes it more abandons drive to oust Kuchma KYIV – The Verkhovna Rada on April than $100 million, while Ukraine has insist- 17 approved an action plan submitted by ed that the debt does not exceed $50 mil- by Jan Maksymiuk give the Parliament the right to approve a Viktor Yanukovych’s Cabinet of Ministers, lion. (RFE/RL Newsline) RFE/RL Poland, Belarus and Ukraine Report prime minister (nominated by the presi- Interfax reported. The plan was supported dent) and all Cabinet ministers (nominated by 335 deputies, including the Socialist Defense ministers mull cooperation It seems that the Ukrainian parliamentary by the prime minister); and to give the Party and the Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc cau- opposition – the Communist Party, the president the right to dissolve the cuses and 55 lawmakers from Our Ukraine. BREST, Belarus – Belarusian Defense Socialist Party, and the Yulia Tymoshenko Parliament if it fails to gather for a session Communist Party lawmakers voted against Minister Leanid Maltsau and his Ukrainian Bloc – has already abandoned its unproduc- within 30 days after its election or form a the plan. The Constitution of Ukraine stipu- counterpart, Volodymyr Shkidchenko, met tive drive to oust President Leonid Kuchma Cabinet within 60 days after the inaugural lates that the Verkhovna Rada may not con- in Brest, southwestern Belarus, on April 22 ahead of the end of his second term in the sitting. sider ousting a Cabinet for one year follow- to discuss bilateral military cooperation, autumn of 2004. It should be remembered The memorandum also proposes that ing the approval of its program. (RFE/RL Belarusian Television reported. The minis- that not so long ago, on March 9, tens of parliamentary and local elections (except Newsline) ters reportedly talked about the use of mili- thousands of people at an anti-presidential for rural councils) be held under a fully tary airfields in Belarus by Ukrainian pilots rally in Kyiv demanded early presidential proportional system. ... but rejects bill on proportional system and of Ukrainian airfields by Belarusian elections. Now, however, the opposition’s pilots. (RFE/RL Newsline) The opposition document slams the KYIV – The Verkhovna Rada twice main concern appears to be about prevent- Kuchma proposals for constitutional ing Mr. Kuchma from remaining in office failed on April 17 to approve a bill provid- Yanukovych elected leader of party reform by saying that these proposals “do ing for parliamentary elections under a fully beyond his legitimate term – this possibility not meet the interests of society; are con- KYIV – A congress of the Party of the is implicitly included in the bill on political proportional system, Interfax reported. In ducive to making presidential power the first vote, the bill was supported by 217 Regions in Kyiv on April 19 elected Prime reform that Kuchma submitted to the absolute, abolishing the parliamentary sys- deputies from Our Ukraine (93), the Minister Viktor Yanukovych to succeed Verkhovna Rada last month. tem and sprouts of the independent judici- Communist Party (60), the Socialist Party Chairman Volodymyr Semynozhenko, On April 14 the leaders of the three ary, and replicating structures and functions (19), the Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc (17), the Interfax and UNIAN reported. First Vice above-mentioned opposition parties – Petro of the authorities; and destroy local govern- Agrarian Party (14), the National Prime Minister Mykola Azarov was elected Symonenko, Oleksander Moroz and Ms. ment.” The opposition is convinced that the Democratic Party (five), and other deputies. to head the party’s Political Council. Mr. Tymoshenko – and Our Ukraine Chairman presidential proposals to change the consti- In the second vote, 213 deputies backed the Yanukovych told the congress that the Viktor Yushchenko signed a tution “are dangerous for society and lead bill. The Communist Party, Socialist Party party’s immediate task is to help implement “Memorandum Regarding Political to the usurpation of power by giving a and Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc caucuses political reforms – in particular, to introduce Reform,” which modifies their hitherto- small circle of people the right to make demanded a recess in the session and a a bicameral Parliament and a system of pursued goals to some significant extent. strategic decisions in the country [and] ruin meeting with Prime Minister Viktor strictly proportional representation. After The memorandum proposes that the the state integrity.” Yanukovych. Communist Party Chairman the congress, Mr. Yanukovych told journal- president, the Verkhovna Rada and the The four leaders also signed an appeal to Petro Symonenko said the opposition wants ists that the Party of the Regions will seek local government bodies work until the end President Kuchma proposing to hold “pub- to hear Mr. Yanukovych’s explanation to field a single presidential candidate in of their current terms. lic television debates” on constitutional regarding “the promises he made to some cooperation with other centrist parties. Regarding changes in Ukraine’s consti- changes in order to clarify “on what posi- caucuses” before the voting on the govern- Some Ukrainian observers believe that, by tutional system, the memorandum postu- tions the president stands and what posi- ment program. (RFE/RL Newsline) accepting the party’s leadership, Mr. lates to preserve the unicameral Parliament tions are proposed by us.” Yanukovych has positioned himself as a (Mr. Kuchma proposed two houses, and a It seems that proposals to reform the Lytvyn urges Belarus to OK border treaty possible contender in next year’s presiden- reduction in the number of lawmakers); to political system in Ukraine (first voiced by tial ballot. (RFE/RL Newsline) the opposition in 2000 and “appropriated” MIENSK – Verkhovna Rada Chairman Jan Maksymiuk is the Belarus, by Mr. Kuchma in 2002) have finally been Volodymyr Lytvyn told journalists in Regions Party advocates use of Russian Ukraine and Poland specialist on the transmitted to the electorate and found Miensk on April 22 that Belarus and staff of RFE/RL Newsline. (Continued on page 21) Ukraine will demonstrate to the world that MOSCOW – The Party of the Regions they are civilized European states if they advocates the comprehensive use of the enact a 1997 state-border treaty, the Russian and other languages in Ukraine, the Belapan news service reported. Mr. Lytvyn party’s chairman and Ukraine’s prime min- was speaking after meetings with ister, Viktor Yanukovych, said at the party’s Ukraine’s international image suffers Belarusian President Alyaksandr fifth congress. He added that the election Lukashenka and leaders of the Belarusian meetings of the regional branches of the as Kuchma threatens agricultural reform legislature. Mr. Lytvyn said he believes the party insisted on definition of a status of the Belarusian president “is willing to resolve Russian language in the country. “The by Taras Kuzio By 2002 Ukraine had become the these problems [the ratification of the Russian and other languages open access to RFE/RL Newsline world’s sixth largest grain exporter, and treaty] in order to move on. Belarusian the world’s richest treasure-houses of cul- the agro-industrial sector has been a driv- Television quoted Mr. Lukashenka as say- ture,” Mr. Yanukovych said. “Many On March 24 Leonid Kozachenko, ing force in Ukraine’s rapid economic ing: “This problem is not on the Belarusian Ukrainian citizens speak Russian,” he con- vice prime minister for agriculture from growth since 2000. But the shortage of side. There would be virtually no problems tinued. At the same time, however, the party June 2001 to November 2002 in the grain this year, after severe frosts if we fulfilled the agreements we made, for “admits the priority of the state status of the Cabinet of the Prime Minister Anatoliy destroyed 60 to 70 percent of the winter example, in Chernihiv.” President Ukrainian language.” (ITAR-TASS) Kinakh was arrested on what are widely crop, and the likelihood that bread prices Lukashenka and Ukrainian President believed to be trumped-up charges, which will rise, has disquieted the Ukrainian Leonid Kuchma, following a meeting in Opposition will not block Rada’s work he denies. Mr. Kozachenko faces up to leadership. A bread price hike is the last Chernihiv last May, had instructed their KYIV – Parliamentary opposition lead- eight years in prison for “abuse of power” thing President Leonid Kuchma wants on governments to sign a debt-settlement deal ers agreed on April 17 that they will not (Article 364 of the Criminal Code) on the eve of the 2004 presidential election, by June 15, 2002. That has not yet been charges that he deliberately lowered as it would damage the attempt by the accomplished, and it is unclear whether the (Continued on page 14) prices for the transport, storage and load- government Prime Minister Viktor ing of grain to ensure that exported grain Yanukovych to boost its popularity. was cheap in price. In addition, he faces Doing so is of paramount importance, FOUNDED 1933 10 years for tax evasion (Article 212) especially as Mr. Yanukovych is a poten- related to charges that, while working as tial successor to President Kuchma. 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erty by the militia in Ukraine run a sig- these people end up back in prison.” other specialists to enter the jails and Prison officials... nificant risk of being physically ill-treat- In addition to giving journalists access view the conditions. (Continued from page 1) ed at the time of their apprehension to several facilities, officials in the According to members of the cast, the ance of the facilities is not the major and/or while in the custody of the militia Kharkiv prison system allowed the the- post-modern play was intended to look at problem and not the reason the theater (particularly when being interrogated), ater troupe to perform avant-garde play the topic of betrayal among individuals, troupe is calling for change. She says and that on occasion resort may be had to titled “Malenka Piesa Pro Zradu” (A specifically in social, intimate, family, reforms are needed in the treatment of severe ill-treatment/torture.” Small Play about Betrayal). The perform- government and political situations. The prisoners and the programs used to sup- All prison officials in the Kharkiv ance was given in five separate correc- play – which Arabesque originally Oblast interviewed by The Ukrainian port prisoners when they leave Ukraine’s tional facilities scattered around this city debuted in 2001 – was picked in order to Weekly said they abide by Ukraine’s prison system and return to society. to more than 1,000 inmates. stoke reactions from its audience. rules regarding torture, which is no “There is also the question of torture,” Arabesque, which was created in 1993 Several of the guards in Kharkiv’s longer officially sanctioned as Ukraine she said. out of the Kharkiv Cultural Institute, Prison No. 25 voiced their disapproval of begins to meet modern-day standards Since declaring independence in 1991, spent six months working out the details the theater troupe’s performance. One regarding the treatment of prisoners. Ukraine has signed onto several with the oblast government to get clear- guard, who asked not to be identified, In the past eight years over 1.5 million European accords in which it has prom- ance for the program, as well as clear- said that he believed the performance people have been imprisoned in Ukraine, ance for journalists, psychologists and (Continued on page 15) ised to bring its penal system and human serving an average of five years in rights standards to European levels. prison. “Over that time period prisoners Some of the speculation about overly are often changed into completely differ- violent disciplinary action revolves ent people with different values, and around a report issued several years ago often become a burden on society,” said by the European Committee for the Tatyana Pylypchuk, a 31-year-old artistic Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or director for Arabesque. Degrading Treatment or Punishment “We do not want to send these people (known as CPT). That report said, in part, back into society without having made that “the allegations [made to the com- any changes to their character,” Mr. mission by prisoners] mainly concerned Butenko said. Although the corrections kicks, punches and blows with a trun- official was referring to positive changes cheon.” in a prisoner’s character, Arabesque rep- “However, a number of allegations resentatives say they believe many of were heard of even more severe forms of those changes are actually negative and ill-treatment, such as: electric shocks, life-altering. pistol-whips, burns using cigarette Ms. Oleshko cited as an example the lighters, asphyxiation by placing a gas situation at Kharkiv Prison No. 25, a mask or plastic bag over a detained per- medium-security facility that holds peo- son’s head, beating detained persons ple convicted of a wide range of crimes, while they are handcuffed and suspended including unarmed theft and murder. by the legs and/or arms or maintained in Prisoners in that facility sleep in dormito- a hyper-extended position (techniques ry-style quarters which can hold more known as ‘elephant,’ ‘swallow’ and ‘par- than 15 people at a time, often mixing rot’) and beatings on the soles of the feat. very violent personalities with more Kyrylo Kysliakov In many cases, the severity of the ill- mild, non-violent ones. Maksym Shvydkyi (forefront), an inmate in Kharkiv’s Prison No. 100, watches treatment alleged was such that it could “Who’s influencing whom here?” said as the theater troupe Arabesque performs. be considered as amounting to torture,” Ms. Oleshko. “Is the person in on simple the report read. theft influencing the murderer, or is it the One of the major conclusions reached other way around?” by the CPT investigating team was: “in Ms. Oleshko also said that, although the light of all the information at its dis- there are facilities to help ex-convicts posal, the CPT can only reach the conclu- adjust to life outside the prison, “in reali- sion … that persons deprived of their lib- ty these programs do little, and many of

Inmates in an auditorium watch a scene from a play performed inside Kharkiv’s Prison No. 100.

Andrew Nynka A Ukrainian Orthodox church built by inmates of Kharkiv’s Prison No. 25. Automobile trailers built by inmates in Kharkiv’s Prison No. 25. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2003 No. 17

OBITUARY UOC-KP appeals for church unity Vasyl Barka, writer, literary critic and translator, 95 Religious Information Service of Ukraine LIBERTY, N.Y. – Vasyl Barka, noted -’33” directed by Oles Yanchuk of poet, writer, literary critic and translator, Kyiv’s Dovzhenko Studio and as such LVIV – The Ukrainian Orthodox died here at a nursing home on April 11 proved to be seminal in reviving Church – Kyiv Patriarchate (UOC-KP) at the age of 95. Ukrainian awareness, which was reflect- has called upon the Ukrainian “A prolific and orphic author, requir- ed in the results of the referendum for Autocephalous Orthodox Church ing intuitive rather than logical compre- Ukrainian independence held in 1991. (UAOC) to overcome the crisis inside hension,” as noted by Prof. Danylo Husar Mr. Barka’s Ukrainian translation of the Church and unite in a national Struk, Mr. Barka “derived his originality “King Lear” appeared in 1969. His liter- Orthodox Church in Ukraine. The press from extreme abstraction, intensified ary criticism consisted of the weighty service of the UOC-KP released the metaphor, and a unique revitalization of essays “Khliborobskyi Orfei abo statement, titled “We Will Love in Deed accepted folk imagery through sudden Kliarnetyzm” (The Agrarian Oepheus or and Truth, But not Through Words and and unexpected juxtapositions.” Clarinetism, 1961) and “Pravda Kobzaria” Tongue,” on March 20. His collections of poems comprise the (The Kobzar’s Truth, 1961), as well as The text of the statement follows. early lyrical collections “Shliakhy” two collections, “Zhaivoronkovi “With deep sorrow did the Ukrainian (Pathways, 1930), “Tsekhy” (Guilds, Dzherela” (The Sources of the Lark, Orthodox Church-Kyivan Patriarchate 1923), “Apostoly” (Apostles, 1946) and 1956) and “Tvorchist” (Creativity). learn that over the last several months “Bilyi Svit” (The White World, 1947), Mr. Barka used the pseudonyms Ivan the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox followed by the biblically inspired Vershyna and Ocheret. His archive is Church has suffered events that aggra- “Troiandnyi Roman” (The Rose Novel, found at the Ukrainian Academy of Arts vated the division in the Ukrainian 1957) and “Psalom Holubyhono Polia” and Sciences in New York. A book on Orthodoxy. Metropolitan Mefodii (The Psalm of the Dove-like Field, Mr. Barka, titled “A Portrait,” by writer [Kudriakov], spiritual head of the 1958), the syncretic “Okean” (Ocean, Mykola Virnyi-Frantsuzhenko, which Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox 1959) and the monumental 4,000-stro- includes biographical data, a critical Church, and Archbishop Ihor [Isichenko phe epic novel in verse “Svidok dlia assessment of his works and a bibliogra- of Kharkiv and Poltava], responsible for Sontsia Shestykrylykh (The Witness for phy, as well as such materials as inter- managing affairs of the patriarchate of the UAOC, released documents that the Sun of Seraphims, 1981), which views conducted for Radio Liberty and Vasyl Barka caused another split in the UAOC. deals with the theme of reconciliation Voice of America, came out in Rivne in “The agreement on concrete measures between man and the Creator. A collec- 1998 as a publication of the Diva pub- based Voice of America. towards unification signed by the UOC- tion of selected poems, titled “Lirnyk” lishing house. A parastas was held on April 13 in KP and the UAOC at the Constantinople (Lyrist), came out in 1968. Vasyl Kostyantynovych Barka was Port Jervis, N.Y., followed by funeral Patriarchate, working meetings on this Among Mr. Barka’s prose works, born July 16, 1908, in the village of services at St. Volodymyr the Great matter both in the Constantinople which, according to Prof. Struk, are Solonytsia in the Poltava region. An Ukrainian Catholic Church in Glen Patriarchate and in Ukraine, and the “marked by a lyrical and folkish idiom émigré since 1943, he lived in Germany approval of concluding documents gave with a rather static narrative flow,” is his until 1949 and subsequently settled in Spey. Interment was on April 15 at St. Andrew the First-Called Apostle many Orthodox believers in Ukraine first novel, “Rai” (Paradise, 1953), the United States. He spent a good por- hope that the division between the two which deals with the Soviet “paradise,” tion of his life, some 32 years, living and Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery in South Bound Brook, N.J. Orthodox jurisdictions with similar and his novel “Zhovtyi Kniaz” (The writing at the Verkhovyna estate of the standpoints concerning patriotism and The poet is survived by his son, Yuriy, Yellow Prince, 1962, 1968) which was Ukrainian Fraternal Association in Glen the autocephaly of the Ukrainian of Maikop in the Stavropol region of the devoted to the Great Famine in Ukraine Spey, N.Y. Orthodox Church would be overcome. of the 1930s. “Zhovtyi Kniaz,” which Apart from his creative writing, Mr. Caucausus, and granddaughters, Yelena “Unfortunately, since that time little has been translated into French (“Le Barka was language editor in the and Oksana, in England; and his broth- has been done towards unification. The Prince Jaune,” Paris, 1981), served as a Ukrainian section of the New York office ers Ivan in Ukraine and Oleksander in Kyiv Patriarchate has repeatedly called basis for the documentary film “Famine of Radio Liberty and of the Washington- Siberia, and their respective families. to resume the process which had already been begun, but received no response. After the UAOC hierarchs with whom an agreement had been reached lost their unity, the current situation was aggravat- Ukraine mourns Reuters cameraman killed in Iraq ed even more. “Therefore, the Kyiv Patriarchate of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church fulfills its obligation to encourage the hierarchs and faithful of the UAOC to unite in a national Ukrainian Orthodox Church. This unification corresponds to the mes- sage and the spirit of the documents which were signed by plenipotentiary representatives of the UAOC in the Constantinople Patriarchate in the pres- ence of His Beatitude Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople. This unification will meet the demands of Ukrainian Orthodoxy and mean the ful- fillment of the covenant of love given by Jesus Christ.”

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OSTROH FUND 2001 George and Romana Figacz United Association of Supporters of the Nikolay and Galina Megits $2,500.00 Wsewolod Hnatczuk Ukrainian National Republic in the Maria Pundyk United Ukrainian Organizations of Stephen and Sophia Hazen USA Olga Manesterski Cleveland Ernest and Nadia Stratelak The Heritage Foundation of 1st Security Osyp Polotajko Irene and Stephen Zdan Federal Savings Bank Lubomyr and Bulent Yoldas $1,350.00 Myron and Lesia Kuropas Oksana I. Wolchuk Dr. Leonidas Mostowych Marta Farion $2,200.00 Vera Klisch Boris and Irene Antonovych Marta Pereyma Walter and Maria Pyskir $1,400.00 Olga and George Diachenko John and Nadia Sawchuk Ukrainian National Women’s League of Julia Kokorudz $1,900.00 Valentine and Evdokia Limonczenko America, Branch 29 (Chicago) Theodora Turula Myron and Lesia Kuropas Eustachiy and Zenon Derzko Osyp and Zena Lytwynyshyn Natalia X. Korytnyk $1,200.00 Roma and Andrew Hadzewycz $1,500.00 Wolodymyr and Maria Wowk Leonard and Helena Mazur Oksana M. Bauer Leonidas and Oksana Mostowycz Ihor Vitkovitsky Lesia Brudner Stefan Maksymjuk $1,000.00 Taras and Lubow Shegedyn $1,200.00 Basil Nakonechny Lubomyr and Anna Wynar Zirka Voronka Vira and Bohdan Bodnaruk Wolodar and Martha Lysko Dana Dykyj, in memory of Jaroslav Ihor G. Rakowsky Dykyj Nicholas Hordynsky $1,100.00 $75.00 Selfreliance Ukrainian American Federal Leonid Pidstryhach Alexander and Irene Mychaluk Wasyl and Josephine Soroka Credit Union (Chicago) Dr. Terebus Kmeta Dr. Zenon and Nadia Matkiwsky Myroslaw and Luba Prokop $1,000.00 $50.00 Wiacheslaw W. Wyshnewsky Tatiana Doberczak Ukrainian Selfreliance Federal Credit Julian and Hanna Chornij Nicholas and Dioniza Nenadkevich Mykola Haliv Union of Philadelphia Ukrainian Kathrine Ann Drusch Olha Kekish Selfreliance Ukrainian American Federal Walter Anastas $550.00 Andrew and Bronia Antoniuk Credit Union of Chicago Katherine and Markian Hutzal Dr. Wolodymyr Rybak Ukrainian Congress Committee of Alexander and Maria Krychyk Oleh and Maria Gregoret America, Wauwatosa, Wis. Natalia Danylenko Olga Ostapchuk $500.00 Walter and Maria Pyskir Association of American Youth of Boris and Sonia Myroniuk Dr. Alexander and Daria Jakubowycz James and Larisa Gehred Ukrainian Descent (ODUM), Minneapolis Halyna Myroniuk Bohdan R. Nehaniv John and Helen Pryma Lubomyr and Anna Wynar Lucy Karkoc Ukrainian American Justice Committee Tamara Sydoriak Katherine and Rostyslaw Dowbenko Fr. Evhen and Daria Kumka Dr. Bohdan and Bohdana Chudio John Teleshefsky Walter and Katherine Boykowycz Antin and Maria Semeniuk Rostyslav Kuzmych Col. Stephen D. Olynyk Ivan and Natalia Danylenko Natalia Danylenko Leonid Caryk Coordinating Committee to Aid Ukraine Maria Sajkewycz Kodelsky $300.00 Mr. and Mrs. John Sawchuk Marion Bartoszyj Oleh Sklepkovych George Mycak Hryhorij and Lida Bilous Ihor and Helen Pryma Gregory and Marilyn Mursky Helen Pryma Louis D. Bass Alex and Irene Mychaluk $80.00 $500.00 Alexander List Martha Wiegand Peter Karkos $40.00 Natalia Danylenko The Schwab Fund for Charitable Giving Eugene and Tetiana Brynowsky $75.00 (through John Z. Doroschak) Petro Kmit $250.00 Oleh and Joanna Karawan Michael Komichak Marie Pew Taras and Katherine Szmagala Ukrainian Congress Committee of Taras Szmagala Jr. $55.00 America Milwaukee $30.00 Dr. Bohdan and Bohdanna Vitvitsky A.T. and S.M. Pihut Christopher Gordon Mykola and Oksana Yaremko $300.00 $50.00 Vladimir and Hellena Shyprykevich $25.00 $200.00 Teresa Sliwka Dr. Anatol and Daria Lysyj Areta and Victor Nadozirny Wasyl Liscynesky Nina Parhomenko Wolodymyra Tarasczuk Nestor and Anisa Shust Walter and Vera Tun $250.00 Dr. John and Nadia Doroschak Dr. Orest and Bohdana Horodysky Stephen and Alexandra Kuropas Raymond and Jaroslawa Komichak Daria Bushchak Jurij and Taisa Rozhin Ulana M. Baransky Taras Szmagala Jr. Myroslaw and Maria Stec Alla and George Cherney Maria Baransky Petro Hursky Wasyl and Janina Kmit Andrew Kurylko Julian Chornij Natalie Sluzar Maria Luciw Orest Deychakiwsky Eufrozyna and Peter Ostapchuk $150.00 Irene Zabytko $200.00 Myron Kramarczuk Areta S. Pawlynsky Maria Sajkewycz Kodelsky Leonid Pidstryhach Lubomyr Miz Myron and Daria Jarosewycz Orest Horodysky Michael and Nadia Karkoc Anatoly Prehar Leonid Caryk Larissa Dijak Daria N. Kuzyk Helen J. Tataryn Mr. and Mrs. John Sawchyn Dr. Natalia Pazuniak Vira N. Sendzik Gilbert Tostevin Hryhorij and Lida Bilous Olha Dubyk $30.00 Daria Bylow $20.00 $100.00 Helen Norka Committee to Aid Ukraine Halyna Riabokin George and Daria Kulchytsky Myron and Daria Jarosewych Michael and Maria Jula Demetrius Pawlyszyn $25.00 Eugene Chowhan Semen and Maria Krislatyj Bohdan Kotys $100.00 Stefania Balahutrak Daria Bylow $15.00 Dionisyj W. Demianczuk $20.00 Michael S. Humnicky Dorothy Pappin Forsythe Adrian and Marta Halarewicz Mykola Jarko Walter Storozynsky Linda Oleksa Volodymyr and Lydia Bazarko Petro Hrycak Valentina Kuzmycz Jeremy and Christine Rakowsky Eugene and Anisja Gill $10.00 Dr. Ihor and Areta Zachary TOTAL for 2001 – $26,130.00 Lesya Irka and Pravin Parekh Susan M. Otterness George and Myra Oryshkewych Dr. and Mrs. Michael Kozak Lois A. Roos Osyp Terkala OSTROH FUND 2002 Ludmilla and Walter Anastazievsky Mary C. Rice Rosemary Dyell John Sydorenko Mykola and Nadia Lawrin $30,000.00 Quick Star Construction $5.00 Daria Nina Shlega Ukrainian National Home, Lorain, Ohio Lubomyra and Jerry Ostapiuk Doris Porter Ivan Halich Maria Umenov Myron and Sofia Skorupa $3,500.00 Dr. Tatiana Khyshakevych TOTAL for 2002 – $63,075.00 Nicholas and Dioniza Nenadkevich. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2003 No. 17

FOR THE RECORD THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Soyuzivka’s renaissance UCCA statement on 17th anniversary Readers of this newspaper are no doubt aware that the renaissance of Soyuzivka, the resort of the Ukrainian National Association has begun. First announced last year in November, at the time Soyuzivka kicked off its 50th anniversary celebrations, ofOn the April 26,Chornobyl 1986, the entire world nuclearyears. Unfortunately, disaster that is the length of Soyuzivka Project Renaissance got off to a good start with a major donation of became acquainted with the fate of time it will take the Chornobyl dead zone $50,000 from the Self Reliance (New York) Federal Credit Union. More details on the Ukraine and the Ukrainian nation as it to recover and once again become habit- project were promised in 2003, as this is the year Soyuzivka marks the golden jubilee endured the horrific realities of the able. The eeriness of this concept is hard- of its official dedication and its first summer season. world’s worst nuclear disaster. Hundreds, ly comprehensible – technology invented In mid-January the UNA made its next announcement: a change in the resort’s if not thousands, lost their lives or suf- by people caused damage so severe that management, which is now headed by Nestor Paslawsky, director of hospitality serv- fered physical consequences as a result nothing in the history of humanity can ices, and includes the dynamic foursome of Olesia Guran, reservations and front desk of the explosion. We are still counting compare. But it also gives us hope that manager; Daria Nyzankiwsky, operations manager; Andrij Sonevytsky, executive chef the victims and learning the true conse- we can invent technologies to remedy the and banquet manager; and Soyuzivka veteran Sonia Semanyshyn, manager of quences of Chornobyl’s legacy. consequences and recover the ancient accounting and back-office operations. After two months at the helm, members of the There are no words to describe the land of Chornobyl and the rivers Prypiat new crew were introduced to the public in a special feature carried in this newspaper. damage and grief caused by this catastro- and Dnipro for future generations. This week’s Weekly features yet another aspect of Soyuzivka’s rebirth – but this phe. It is one of the many crimes of the The Ukrainian Congress Committee of time it’s thanks to the involvement of volunteers. Over the weekend of April 12-13, Soviet government against the nations it America calls upon all Americans of Soyuzivka held its first ever Trailblazing Weekend – an effort to get Ukrainian com- occupied. Denial of the massive explo- Ukrainian descent to hold memorial serv- munity members involved in a very real way in Soyuzivka’s renewal. Volunteers were sion at the fourth reactor of the ices to honor the memory of the innocent asked to come up to help clear wilderness trails in preparation for the spring and sum- Chornobyl nuclear power plant caused victims and courageous workers who mer season. More than 40 diehard Soyuzivka fans showed up on Saturday, April 12 – the sickness and deaths of innocent civil- sacrificed their lives to limit the effects a significant number as the weather the day before and that morning was “iffy.” ians, many of whom were children. The of Chornobyl on the world. We must UNA Treasurer Roma Lisovich described the scene in an e-mail message sent out utter disregard of the Soviets led people remember the horror, but not succumb to to UNA’ers: “This was an inspiring weekend. From the moment I reached the to march in May Day demonstrations, the tragedy. We must work to assist in entrance of Soyuzivka across from the church, we were greeted by a group of chatter- take their children to school, go to work recovering Ukraine from this dreadful ing women and children planting something along the fence. They were planting sun- and live on as if nothing transpired. wound. In this 17th year of Chornobyl, flowers, and that exemplified the weekend – it was truly a family affair, with all ages People of Ukraine and everywhere in as we joyously celebrate the resurrection helping out. The oldest were a couple from New Jersey who were at the opening of the world were numb with disbelief of the Son of God, let us also remember Soyuzivka in 1952 and have always loved the resort. He still had the energy and when the facts about Chornobyl were and pray for victims of the Chornobyl strength to help blaze the trail. Since many of the volunteers were of the 30-ish crowd, released years later. Ukraine has suffered nuclear tragedy and unite in the common most brought along their wives and children. ... [It was] a great weekend.” These folks had come from near, and not so near, to help out at the resort that they many tragedies, wars, famines, ethnocide struggle to reclaim the land of Ukraine consider home. They demonstrated their love for Soyuzivka, this unique and magical – but radiation, an unseen enemy, is eat- from this horrible tragedy. place in the mountains, by working for Soyuzivka to make it better. After looking at ing away at the people’s health and the On behalf the Executive Committee of the photos and the story in this week’s issue, our readers, we are sure, will agree. future of Ukraine. Little can be done to the UCCA: The Trailblazing Weekend was just the beginning, it is hoped, of our community’s combat its negative effects. Yet, involvement in Soyuzivka Project Renaissance, which will ensure the resort’s future. Ukrainians have been weathered by his- Michael Sawkiw, Jr. To be sure, not everyone can contribute time or physical labor to improve Soyuzivka. tory to be strong and resilient. President However, next week’s issue of this newspaper will announce the kick-off of the The world will live with the conse- Marie Duplak Soyuzivka Renaissance Fund, a fund-raising drive whose goal is to support Soyuzivka quences of this disaster for thousands of Executive Director Project Renaissance. Each and every person who has ever been to Soyuzivka and has enjoyed his or her experience there, or those who’ve always wanted to visit this beloved resort, can contribute to its future. Next week’s Weekly will explain how. Philadelphia center to hold We ask our readers to peruse the information in our next issue and to act upon it – for the time to act is now. Soyuzivka’s renaissance depends on our response. HIV/AIDS awareness forum April by Orysia L. Hewka Group, to receive a traditional Ukrainian welcome of bread and salt from the gener- Turning the pages back... PHILADELPHIA – The Ukrainian al community. The presentation of AIDS Educational and Cultural Center of quilts, which will be donated to children in 27 Philadelphia, located in Jenkintown, just Ukraine suffering from HIV/AIDS, and north of Philadelphia, has initiated the first the unveiling of a unique creative commu- 1986 The Ukrainian Weekly’s issue of April 27 in 1986, carried an forum and open symposium dealing with nity endeavor, “Rushnyk Nadiyi” (Ritual editorial marking a historic event. On April 23, on Capitol Hill, the harsh reality of HIV/AIDS in Ukraine. Cloth of Hope), are planned. The latter is a the U.S. government Commission on the Ukraine Famine had On Saturday, May 3, a prestigious panel montage of 100 hand-embroidered become reality, and on that day, in a stately hearing room in the of medical experts and humanitarian NGO squares, donated by children as young as 5 Rayburn House Office Building, members of the famine commission – representatives of leaders will be convened to discuss to grandmothers over age 80 from all over the executive branch of the U.S. government, members of Congress and activists of the HIV/AIDS. Currently in near-epidemic the United States and Canada, in a joint Ukrainian American community – assembled for the first time. Their goal at that organiza- proportions, AIDS has now ranked symbol of hope that “together we can tional meeting was to establish guidelines for the significant tasks that lay ahead. Public Ukraine No. 1 in Europe and No. 6 in the make a difference in the statistics.” These Law 99-180 had created the U.S. Commission on the Ukraine Famine to conduct a study of world in terms of infection rate. will be sewn together, framed and dis- the 1932-1933 Great Famine and, in so doing, to gather all available information about the Starting at 9 a.m. in the gallery of the played permanently in the Gallery of the famine, analyze its causes and effects on the Ukrainian nation and other countries; and Ukrainian center, community leaders from UECC in remembrance of AIDS victims in study and analyze the reaction by the free countries of the world to the famine. various spheres will gather to learn about Ukraine. This was a day many in the Ukrainian American community had worked for, and a day this deadly disease, the status of their coun- After the unveiling, there will be a photo that Ihor Olshaniwsky, the initiator and, literally, the moving force behind this bill, found trymen, infected mothers giving birth, and opportunity with Miss Universe, which personally gratifying (though he was unable to be present to witness the fruit of his labor). It the vulnerable population: children, also will benefit the fund-raising effort for was he, we recall, who refused to listen to the naysayers who cautioned “why bother, this orphans and street kids. In addition, the AIDS in Ukraine. For a small donation of bill will never pass anyway.” Sadly, Mr. Olshaniwsky passed away just two weeks later, on forum’s goal is to plan strategies to combat $8, each person will receive two 5 x 7 color May 8, 1986. the rise of this infection. The forum is co- photos with this renowned beauty. Well, the bill became law because, as Rep. Dan Mica put it in his opening statement at sponsored with the Pennsylvania Branch of At 6 p.m., at the pre-banquet cocktail the famine commission’s meeting: “The study of the Ukrainian Famine is not a matter of the Ukrainian Medical Association of reception, the weeklong photo exhibit of parochial interest to one people and one part of the world. ... it is precisely in understanding North America (UMANA). Free and open Ukrainian orphans, “Starving for Color,” the specific events of the Ukrainian Famine that we may hope to gain valuable insights into to the public, the conference will be held in will officially open. These works are by issues of continued public policy concern.” Those issues, he said are: the use of food as a English (translators will be available). Dr. Roksolana Tymiak-Lonchyna of weapon, genocide, disinformation and the true nature of the Soviet system. An ally in this battle is the lovely Chicago. Also on display will be exhibits The bill became law because, as Rep. Benjamin Gilman noted, through the study of this spokesperson for AIDS throughout the by several humanitarian organizations particular genocide we are taking a step to ensure “that this kind of genocide does not occur world, Ukrainian-born Miss Universe active in children’s welfare programs in again.” Justine Pasek, who will be visiting the Ukraine. Congressman Mica told his fellow commissioners: “We ... bear a large responsibility in Ukrainian Cultural Center and the The black-tie banquet and ball in honor our work as members of the Ukraine Famine Commission. We must establish the facts Philadelphia area during the weekend of of Miss Universe and to benefit the cause about what has long been concealed. We must work to restore to public consciousness that May 3-4. Representing the country of of AIDS awareness will begin at 7 p.m. in which has disappeared from it for far too long. And we must remember above all that our Panama in the Miss Universe competition, the ballroom of the UECC. Among the ultimate responsibility is not to any one community, not even to the victims of this heinous the 22-year-old Ms. Pasek has toured the honored guests expected are the crime, but to the American public and the elusive ideal of truth.” globe extensively, bringing the topic of Metropolitan of the Ukrainian Catholic AIDS to the public’s attention. Church in the United States, Archbishop Source: “Famine commission a reality” (Editorial), The Ukrainian Weekly, April 27, She will arrive in a white limousine, 1986, Vol. LIV, No. 17. courtesy of John Hynansky and the Winner (Continued on page 17) No. 17 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2003 7

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

One issue that requires attention is the PERSPECTIVES drop in youth attendance at the 2003 Summit organizer Summit compared to 2002, although young BY ANDREW FEDYNSKY comments on story attendees made important contributions to Dear Editor: the discussions. This issue, and the future of the summit in general, will be addressed by On behalf of the organizing committee, I a “working group” of representatives from would like to thank the representatives of many organizations which was formed dur- Suppressing the news at CNN and The New York Times The Ukrainian Weekly and all the partici- ing the summit. All interested parties are Two items juxtaposed in the April 13 Empire. Their language was banned; their pants who attended the recent 2003 Summit warmly invited to join this working group Sunday Week in Review section of The culture forcibly suppressed. By the 20th of Ukrainian American Organizations, for by contacting this writer via e-mail. New York Times caught my attention. First, century, though, Ukrainians were well on their valuable input during its discussions. As several attendees noted, more impor- there were four letters to the editor on page their way to statehood, only to lose untold However, I was surprised and somewhat tant than any individual summit is the work 12, condemning CNN after its chief news millions to state-sponsored terrorism and confused by part of The Weekly’s story on that begins after it is over: applying new executive, Eason Jordan, acknowledged in cultural annihilation in the Soviet Union. the event (“Demographer advises ideas to old problems, for the benefit of the an op-ed piece two days earlier that the net- Now, just as Jews look to Israel as a guaran- Ukrainian groups to take a close look at community. In this effort, we can all play a work had suppressed stories of Iraqi brutali- tee against another Holocaust, Ukrainians U.S. Census stats,” April 6), which stated critical part. ty because it feared government reprisals see their independence as a guarantee that the summit had “minimal representa- against its employees, especially Iraqis. One against an assault on their culture or another tion” of Ukrainian American organizations Andrij Wowk letter writer called the revelation “trou- genocidal famine. Still, after 12 years of compared to the inaugural event in 2002. Bridgewater, N.J. bling.” Another commented about “the statehood, Ukraine’s future is not guaran- destruction [Mr. Jordan’s] silence has done teed. Writing in the May Atlantic, Robert In fact, with the exception of a handful The letter-writer is president of the of groups, all of the major Ukrainian to the credibility of his news organization.” Kagan wonders “whether Ukraine will sur- Ukrainian Engineers’ Society of America “What price is acceptable for media profit?” vive as an independent country or will it at American organizations who attended the and a co-organizer of the 2002 and 2003 2002 summit also were represented at this a third letter writer asks. some point be drawn into a resurgent Summits. He may be contacted via e-mail at Ironically – one could even say cynically Russian empire.” year’s event. These organizations included [email protected]. Plast, the Ukrainian National Association, – on page 14, The Times also posted its Today’s Ukraine has plenty of critics annual listing of its Pulitzer Prize winners. Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund, EDITOR’S NOTE: The Weekly report- who cite its shortcomings and dysfunctions As I’ve done for several years now, I Ukrainian Coordinating Council of ed that some 30 persons participated in but fail to acknowledge – perhaps because checked and sure enough, he’s still there: America, Ukrainian National Women’s the summit and that number was based they don’t know – how the country got to Walter Duranty, a 1932 winner “for cover- League of America, Shevchenko Scientific on a count of persons taken at several this point, how the culture lost its most cre- age of the news from Russia.” No asterisk, Society, Harvard Ukrainian Research ative talents in the Great Terror, how the points during the sessions. In addition, it no explanation, no apology. Institute, university student clubs and oth- economy lost its most productive farmers; should be noted that, although attendees In case you haven’t been following it, ers, as well as the Ukrainian Engineers’ no one even knows how many: the census identified themselves as belonging to Walter Duranty’s listing is fraught with con- Society of America and Ukrainian Medical takers were killed, their data destroyed and various organizations, not all of them troversy. In 1932, Stalin’s collectivization Society of North America. Several new new numbers made up for people like were delegated to attend as representa- campaign was at its height, the Terror- organizations were also present, including Duranty to report to the world. Eventually, tives of those organizations (as was the Famine was well under way and Duranty the Kobzar Society, the Philadelphia the lie was accepted as truth. Over the case at the first summit held in 2002). was a major player, not by reporting the Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center, decades, Soviet censorship and disinforma- news but by suppressing it, indeed invent- and the “Kontakt” TV program. Together, tion erased memory of the Famine. Today, ing it. In November, for example, with offi- even highly educated people barely heard these groups represented a broad range of cial Moscow a buzz over the human catas- organizational goals and memberships. U.S. can’t seem about it. Against all evidence, some even trophe raging in the Ukrainian countryside, continue to deny it ever happened. Many other organizations were invited but Mr. Duranty wrote, “there is no famine or unfortunately did not attend. to locate Kolchuha As a country reshapes itself – indeed, as Dear Editor: actual starvation nor is there likely to be.” Ukraine must in the face of its evident prob- The article also states that about 30 indi- As it turned out that was untrue and he viduals attended the 2003 summit, when in lems – it’s more important now than ever As our country begins celebrating our knew it. Mr. Duranty’s colleagues and fact, 43 individuals were officially regis- that the historical record be known. That’s armed forces’ success in ending the dicta- Western diplomats recounted private con- tered. While this is indeed lower than the the only way to get perspective for the over- torship of Saddam Hussein, two questions versations where he told them that millions 2002 turnout (when some 60 individuals due decisions that will shape the country’s remain outstanding in my mind: were dying. Indeed, in a September 1933 registered), it represents more than 70 per- cultural policies, its agriculture, its economy 1. The Bush administration claimed Iraq dispatch, the British chargé d’affaires to cent of the total number of attendees from and foreign policy. had weapons of mass destruction. Saddam Moscow, citing Duranty as his source, the 2002 summit. So what to do? How might the “Gray claimed they were destroyed and did not reported as many as ten million famine vic- The article correctly notes that the dis- Lady” address the problem she has with exist. Now the U.S. armed forces are tims in Ukraine, the Northern Caucasus and cussion planned to focus on the role of the Walter Duranty? Perhaps the paper should almost in control of Iraq and we have not the Volga Region. At the same time, Ukrainian American media in the diaspora look at the way it addressed another of its been able to find any weapons of mass Duranty, by now a Pulitzer Prize winner, instead evolved into a description of the journalistic shortcomings. Two years ago, in destruction. So what happened to them? was telling his readers, “any report of a media organizations which were present. In a special section devoted to the newspaper’s 2. The Bush administration claimed that famine in Russia [sic] is today an exaggera- addition to The Weekly, these included 150th anniversary, a retired editor turned Ukraine sold Iraq an early warning radar tion or malignant propaganda.” No wonder Svoboda, Brama, “Kontakt,” Nash Holos the microscope on The Times’ coverage of system. Ukraine claimed it did not. The Malcolm Muggeridge of the Manchester and several academic/professional publica- the Holocaust and found the paper had Bush administration used this as a basis to Guardian, who witnessed the Famine and tions. Rather than becoming a weak point, stumbled badly by not giving that catastro- suspend million of dollars of aid to reported it honestly, called Duranty “the this discussion led to very valuable conclu- phe more prominent treatment while it was Ukraine. Now that we are in control of the greatest liar of any journalist I have met.” sions, including the opportunity that exists happening, relegating it for the most part to majority of Iraq, the U.S. has not been able In its op-ed piece in The New York for extending the reach of the media to a the back pages. He called it the most serious to locate the Kolchuha. So where did it go? Times, CNN claims to have suppressed much larger American Ukrainian audience, lapse in the newspaper’s history and cited Maybe the Bush administration owes unfavorable news to protect innocent Iraqis. and the ways in which new technology is how that has been corrected over the past Ukraine an apology and a return of the sus- Mr. Duranty did it to protect Stalin and his shaping all media today. (For example, the three or four decades with on-going, promi- pended aid. henchmen. In return, he received privileged Internet, which continues to challenge both access, including interviews with Stalin nent Holocaust coverage. This is an print and television for news readership, Roman T. Nestorowicz himself. The Pulitzer Committee was so admirable model. may eventually supersede both.) Attendees Warren, Mich. impressed, it awarded Duranty its coveted Now after 70 years, it’s in the newspa- agreed that the full topic of the media’s role prize, which the Times lists along with the per’s best interest to bring the festering in the diaspora can and should be explored 88 others the newspaper and its staff have scandal over Duranty to a close, as well, with an honest look at how its reporters and at future forums. The Ukrainian Weekly welcomes won. The article also did not mention the letters to the editor and commen- Many journalism professionals, editors covered the Terror-Famine. I bet the innovative ideas for improving communi- taries on a variety of topics of con- Ukrainian Americans and others are trou- paper reaches the same conclusion others cation within the community, and address- cern to the Ukrainian American bled that The New York Times continues to did long ago: that Walter Duranty brings ing the demographic trends described by and Ukrainian Canadian commu- honor Mr. Duranty for effectively collabo- shame and dishonor to the Pulitzer Prize Dr. Oleh Wolowyna, which were proposed nities. Opinions expressed by rating with one of history’s most monstrous and the newspaper that published his sto- by summit participants. Such projects could columnists, commentators and let- dictators and wonder whether people at the ries. include linkage of member information ter-writers are their own and do New York Times are equally troubled over A good start would be for the staff at The across organizations, and the possible not necessarily reflect the opinions the ghastly way its pages were abused? We New York Times to read their own letters to revival of a Ukrainian American television of either The Weekly editorial don’t know. As far as I can tell, they’ve the editor section. In response to CNN’s (or Internet-based) program in the New staff or its publisher, the never publicly addressed the problem, not admission of covering up atrocities from York City area. Also highlighted was the Ukrainian National Association. even publishing a letter to the editor. Iraq, one letter writer chose to praise the importance of organizations advertising So does it matter? Well, of course. To network instead of condemning it: “I their events and activities to the larger, non- Letters should be typed (double- begin with, basic journalistic ethics do not applaud Eason Jordan of CNN for having Ukrainian community. This was identified spaced) and signed; they must be scruple deliberate lies or the reporters who the courage to admit it. Maybe his mea as perhaps the most important method for originals, not photocopies. The craft them. There are also important politi- culpa will be contagious.” Wow! Now potentially reaching the “lost” majority of daytime phone number and cal consequences that flow out of a flawed wouldn’t that be news that’s fit to print! Americans of Ukrainian descent, as well as address of the letter-writer must and uncorrected historical record. many Fourth Wave immigrants from be given for verification purposes. Because they lacked a state of their own, Andrew Fedynsky’s e-mail address is: Ukraine. Ukrainians became serfs in the Russian [email protected]. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2003 No. 17

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Archives of the Ukrainian Canadian Experience launched in Winnipeg by Alexandra Pawlowsky towards ensuring that those memories are preserved.” WINNIPEG – With the April 9 launch of Dr. Shelley Sweeney, head of the the Archives of the Ukrainian Canadian Library-Archives/Special Collections then Experience, the University of Manitoba detailed what “memories” will be preserved here has undertaken a project that will bene- in the archives, specifically, “the stories of fit the Ukrainian Canadian community. The [those] who were so critical to the building new archives will assist in the preservation of this province and this country.” of the memory and heritage of Ukrainian The featured presentation at the launch Canadians who played a vital and active was by Orysia Tracz, Collections role in helping to shape the fabric of Management of the University of Manitoba Canada. Libraries, who is an expert in Ukrainian The launch was co-sponsored by folk culture and tradition. Her topic was Archives/Special Collections of the titled “Pysanka: More than Just an Egg; University of Manitoba Libraries, the Symbolism of the Ukrainian Easter Egg.” Center for Ukrainian Canadian Studies and She first showed Slawko Nowytski’s classic the department of German and Slavic film “Pysanka” and then discussed the long Studies. It took place in the Iceland Reading historical tradition of the pysanka and the Room of the Elizabeth Dafoe Library, with significance of its varied motifs. approximately 100 people in attendance. The topic of the pysanka was especially Opening remarks were presented by appropriate to open the new archives, the Carolynne Presser, director of the Elizabeth speaker noted, since the pysanka represents Dafoe Library, who outlined the projects a beginning, and this indeed is the begin- mandate “to gather papers, documents, pho- ning of a new venture. A short question tographs and other archival information on period followed the presentation. Ukrainian life in Canada from [those who] After the presentation the guests were share our belief in supporting the teaching given the opportunity to view the “Pysanka: and research programs at the University by More than Just an Egg” exhibit at the depositing their precious materials in the Elizabeth Dafoe Library, to see demonstra- archives.” tions of pysanka-writing and to part take in a reception. She added, “We know that the Ukrainian The University of Manitoba now is culture is steeped in tradition and that the poised to join the many voices that are lives of Ukrainian Canadians is rich with being raised to preserve the past in recogni- Orysia Tracz presents the lecture at the launch of the Archives of the Ukrainian memories and we would like to take a step tion of the fact that, as we move into the Canadian Experience. 21st century, it is imperative that documents Alexandra Pawlowsky, Ph.D., is act- which can tell the story of the past contribu- ing director of the Center for Ukrainian tions of Ukrainian Canadians not be lost or Canadian Studies at the University of forgotten, but are preserved professionally Manitoba. for future generations.

St. Sophia renovations are planned Religious Information Service of Ukraine all documents and projects had been checked and agreed upon with the KYIV – Valerii Cherep, head of the Ministry of Culture and other govern- National Committee on Construction and mental bodies. He also stressed that the Architecture of Ukraine, reported that the committee is preparing a project for the construction of a fitness center “presents renovation of the foundation and main no threat to St. Sophia.” According to buildings of St. Sophia’s Cathedral in Mr. Cherep, special research institutes Kyiv. The renovation will be done on the that studied the territory of the reserve at occasion of the 1,000th anniversary of the committee’s request concluded that the church in 2004. During a telephone no shifts of ground are likely to occur. interview on April 2, Mr. Sherep said: As reported in August 2002, the “We need 8 million hrv (approximately Procurator’s Office in the Ukrainian cap- $1.6 million U.S.) to bring St. Sophia’s ital of Kyiv brought criminal charges into proper condition. “Part of this sum against Kyiv administration officials who will be allocated by the state and another gave permission for construction work part will be donated by sponsors.” near St. Sophia, because it had allegedly In addition, Mr. Cherep said that the caused damage to the church’s bell construction of an underground fitness tower. However, the case was closed in center near St. Sophia had resumed, since December for lack of evidence. Guests at the reception following the lecture at the University of Manitoba.

Ukrainian folklore archive named after founder, Bohdan Medwidsky by Geoff McMaster to do what other folklorists were doing in endowments approaching a market value Medwidsky] filled a huge need in the University of Alberta Express News North America and send students out to of $4 million. community, which was interested in do field work,” explained Dr. “I’m pleased,” said Dr. Medwidsky of mythology, customs and traditions.” EDMONTON – The University of Medwidsky. “They learned not only from the renaming. “It’s hard to come to terms The collection includes songs, calen- Alberta’s collection of Ukrainian folklore books but from what the folk have to with, but it’s a good feeling.” dar customs, wedding traditions, oral his- – the only one in North America and the say.” “He’s a very understated person,” said tories, dance, music and Ukrainian biggest in the world outside of Ukraine – The Ukrainian Folklore Archive was Dr. Nahachewsky. “He’s quite shy, and so Canadian popular culture. It has proven will now be named after its founder, Dr. renamed the Bohdan Medwidsky I think there’s a part of him that’s happy an invaluable resource for some 30 grad- Bohdan Medwidsky. Ukrainian Folklore Archive at a ceremo- about today and a part that’s a little uate students to date. And that stress on Dr. Medwidsky, a professor emeritus ny on March 27. Dean of Arts Daniel uncomfortable to be in the spotlight. He’s the customs and tradition of people in the of Ukrainian studies with the University Woolf and Member of the Legislative generally a quiet person, but when you sit community has helped the Ukrainian of Alberta, Faculty of Arts, started the Assembly Gene Zwozdesky were on with him you know he has a very keen studies program grow, said Dr. archive in 1977 when he realized there hand to celebrate Dr. Medwidsky’s con- mind, a very unusual and special sense of Nahachewsky. was a dearth of such material in Canada. tribution to the university “both as a pro- humor and very strong dedication to his As for Dr. Medwidsky, though he retired It has grown by “bounds and leaps” since fessor and as one of the university’s sig- field.” from the department of modern languages then, he said, and now contains 35,000 nificant donors,” said Dr. Andriy “This primary contact with people and cultural studies last June, he continues items in a wide variety of media. The Nahachewsky, director of the Ukrainian who carry the culture is the key method- to teach and plans to remain involved with core of the collection consists of student Folklore Center. ological characteristic of folklore,” Dr. the center. “I’ll be around from time to time research projects, including photographs Aside from his generous personal con- Nahachewsky said. “In the ’70s, there – that’s for sure,” he said. and taped interviews with people in tributions, Dr. Medwidsky has also been were Ukrainian studies in various univer- “It’s certainly not just a job for him, Alberta’s Ukrainian community. the most successful fund-raiser in the arts sities across the country but no place that but a huge part of his life,” Dr. “Once I decided to do folklore, I had faculty, responsible for establishing studied people’s everyday life. [Dr. Nahachewsky added. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2003 No. 17 No. 17 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2003 11

Volunteers clear... (Continued from page 1) Soyuzivka stalwarts, Serge Nalywaiko and Andrew Olynec, had spent weeks prior to the day mapping out the trail using GPS. And they worked in the snow, to boot. Both men, according to Sonia Semanyshyn, a veteran employee of Soyuzivka who today is the resort’s manag- er of accounting and back-office operations, had been employed at the resort for well over a decade each, holding such positions as grunt laborer, waiter, bartender and office worker. Mr. Nalywaiko also was the resort’s EMT and last year ran the sports camp. Both also live in the area – Mr. Nalywaiko in Ellenville and Mr. Olynec in Accord – and are well-acquainted with Soyuzivka’s woods and “the Gunks,” as the Shawangunk Mountains are known locally. The work crew of 40 to 45 people who arrived for the Trailblazing Weekend included locals, as well as folks from far- ther afield – New Jersey, Connecticut, the New York City area, and Rochester and Syracuse, N.Y. All age groups were repre- sented, from Soyuzivka old-timers who had Nestor Paslawsky at work near the been there half a century ago when the Working on the trail are: Serge Nalywaiko (photo on left) and Andrew Olynec. Green Pool. resort first opened, to kids whose grandpar- ents were among its first guests. Indeed, there was a job for everyone. While the older and more physically adept took to the trails, the youngest were assigned the fun task of planting sunflower seeds. Other children helped clean up the Soyuzivka grounds. Ten-year-old Anna Prusinowski, who arrived with her parents, William and Patricia, and her brother, Billy, from Syracuse, N.Y., helped an executive officer of the Ukrainian National Association, Treasurer Roma Lisovich, paint the Hutsul figure that stands at the entrance to Soyuzivka on Foordmore Road. The Cymbal family from the Kerhonkson area also was there in full force, helping in various capacities, with Victor Cymbal assisting in trailblazing, plus photographing the crew at work. The Czernyks came from New York City, with Ihor clearing the trail, while his wife, Natalie, and daughter, Julianna, plant- ed flowers. The Kushnirs of Connecticut, owners of the New York City-based New England Meat Co., donated the burgers, chicken and kovbasa for a barbecue. And, there were many more families and William Prusinowski individuals, former employees and UNA Treasurer Roma Lisovich restores the Hutsul at Armed with rakes and ready to get to work are Christine Soyuzivka regulars, too numerous to men- Soyuzivka’s gate. Stefanyshyn (left) and Tania Blahitka. tion here by name – all of whom came because of their obvious love for the resort. Some of the volunteers came only for the day, while others stayed the weekend. On Saturday evening all were hosted at a barbecue held on the patio and in the lobby of the Main House. The kids, too, had a special treat: an early Easter egg hunt as a reward for their hard work. Ms. Lisovich commented: “A big thank- you is due to everyone who joined us. The weather welcomed everyone with warm, sunny skies, and fun was had by all. Not only was a trail blazed, but the Hutsul at the resort’s gatehouse was renovated and paint- ed, and the youngsters helped out by plant- ing flowers all around Soyuzivka.” “The weekend really seemed to instill in people a feeling of ownership and pride – this is, after all, their ‘oselia’ (resort),” Ms. Lisovich said. Her words were seconded by Mr. Paslawsky, who noted: “It was great to see the enthusiasm of the volunteers, and I was surprised by the great turnout, especially with the uncertain weather. I just want to offer thanks to everyone who came.” He added that more trails are to be cleared in the future, with the next one – the trail from the waterfall over the ridge and down toward the Lviv villa – being sched- uled for completion during Soyuzivka’s Cinco de Mayo weekend, May 2-4. Photos in this series by Victor Cymbal (Volunteers are encouraged to phone the Mykola Yaremko (left) and Ihor Czernyk are ready Enjoying a break on the trail are (from left) Oksana Yaremko, and resort: 845-626-5641.) to continue the job. Tynka and Dr. Nicholas Baranetsky. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2003 No. 17 McGill University establishes Lubka Kolessa Piano Scholarship Fund

MONTREAL – The faculty of music at several series of recitals for the network, McGill University has established the including a Bach, a Mozart, a Beethoven, a Lubka Kolessa Piano Scholarship Fund to Schubert and a Chopin series. commemorate the centenary of the birth of Bruno Walter considered her “certainly Lubka Kolessa (1902-1997), the legendary one of the most superb pianists of our concert pianist and a McGill faculty of time.” Reviews of her performances were music professor from 1960 to 1971. unanimous in their praise: “A star of the Initiated by former students and friends of first order ...” (Berlin); “Wonderful phras- Ms. Kolessa, the scholarship will be ing, poetic detail, elastic rhythm ...” awarded annually to an outstanding piano (Vienna); “A decidedly outstanding talent” student enrolled in the faculty of music. (London); “Kolessa’s playing is brilliant ... Ms. Kolessa who was born in Lviv, with true insight into the musical contents” studied at the Vienna Academy of Music (New York); “Her magnificent interpreta- and Fine Arts with Louis Thern and the tion ... offered rare hours of spiritual happi- Liszt pupil Ernil von Sauer. On her gradu- ness” (Rio de Janeiro); “A rival of the most ation in 1918 she was awarded the coveted famous virtuosos of our era” (Madrid). Bösendorfer Prize – a concert grand piano. Ms. Kolessa is remembered in Canada In 1920, she received the Master Class also as a brilliant teacher. She began teach- Diploma and the State Prize, then the ing at the Toronto Conservatory of Music, highest award in Austria. She continued now the Royal Conservatory of Music, in her studies with Eugene d’Albert and 1942, and headed the Senior School there Wilhelm Furtwängler, who took a keen in 1946-1949. In Montreal she taught at interest in her career. the Conservatoire de Musique du Québec Ms. Kolessa’s concert tours took her to (1951-1973), École Vincent d’lndy (1955- most musical centers in Europe and in 1966) and in the faculty of music at South America. Her last pre-war concert McGill University (1960-1971). season consisted of 178 engagements. Ms. As a student of two Liszt pupils, Ms. Kolessa frequently appeared with major Kolessa handed down this famous tradi- Cover of the three-set CD featuring performances by Lubka Kolessa, considered orchestras and conductors such as Böhm, tion to her many Canadian students. These by many to have been the greatest Ukrainian pianist of the 20th century and one Furtwängler, Kleiber, Mengelberg, von include conductor Mario Bernardi; com- of Europe’s most celebrated pre-war pianists. The CD was released on the Karajan and Walter, and was recognized by posers Clermont Pépin and John Hawkins, Doremi label in 2000 as part of its “Legendary Treasures” series. the international music world as a front- and pianists Andre Asselin, Paul rank concert pianist. After arriving in Baillargeon, Howard Brown, Patricia grant dent in the faculty of music at McGill [02968] to: Development Office, McGill Canada in 1940, she became a frequent Lewis, Richard Gresko, Millicent University. The Ukrainian community may University Faculty of Music, The Lubka recitalist and soloist with orchestras, Kavanaugh, Paul Helmer, Gordon wish to honor Lubka Kolessa’s memory Kolessa Piano Scholarship Fund, 555 including the Toronto Symphony Orchestra Kushner, John McKay, Louis-Phillipe and perpetuate her musical legacy by con- Sherbrooke St. W., Montreal, Quebec H3A and the New York Philharmonic. She per- Pelletier, Eugene Plawutsky, Karen tributing to the scholarship fund named 1E3. For credit card charges on either formed regularly on the CBC, presenting Quinton, Pierrette Froment Savoie, Luba after her. Mastercard or Visa please call Erika White Zuk and Ireneus Zuk, among many others. Interested individuals may send dona- at (514) 398-8157. The Kolessa Scholarship will be award- tions, payable to McGill University A tax receipt will be issued for all dona- ed annually to an outstanding piano stu- (memo: Lubka Kolessa Scholarship Fund tions. Paris to Kyiv heads to Eastern Europe WINNIPEG – Since 1980 Canadian Szkafarowsky performs as part of TWG Cultural Fund’s Music Series singer and culture maker, Alexis Kochan by Yaro Bihun has been rediscovering and reinterpreting OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA, Va. – the ancient Ukrainian music of Eastern Bass Stefan Szkafarowsky, who has per- Europe. formed with the Washington Opera in the In 2003 Eastern Europe will discover past two seasons, returned here on April Alexis Kochan. 6 with a recital featuring some of the During a three-week tour in May, Ms. arias he has sung in this hemisphere’s Kochan and her ensemble Paris to Kyiv, opera houses, a few Broadway favorites, will retrace their musical origins back to Belgrade on May 7 at the Ring Ring as well as a collection of songs by Festival, followed by an evening at the Ukrainian composers. Teatr Maly in Warsaw on May 9 and per- His recital at The Lyceum, a few miles formances in Krakow and Wroclaw on south of the capital in Old Town May 13 and 15, before continuing on to Alexandria, Va., was part of The Ukraine for several performances in that Washington Group Cultural Fund’s 2002- country, including Kyiv’s May Festival 2003 Music Series, conducted under the on May 17 and 18. patronage of the Embassy of Ukraine. Ms. Kochan’s recent trip to Poland in The first part of the program featured late 2001 with two members of her arias from Mozart’s “Magic Flute” and ensemble, bandurist Julian Kytasty from “Marriage of Figaro,” “Verdi’s Macbeth” New York and violist Richard Moody, and “I Vespri Siciliani,” “Wagner’s revealed a deep interest and desire for Lohengrin” and Rossini’s “Barber of Seville,” and concluded with “Old Man her unique music. That prepared the way Yaro Bihun for this return trip with the full Paris to River” from Jerome Kern’s “Showboat” Kyiv ensemble. Bassist Nenad Zdjelar and “Some Enchanted Evening” from Stefan Szkafarowsky at The Lyceum in Old Town Alexandria. and string player and piper Martin Rogers and Hammerstein’s “South Colledge are the other members of the Pacific.” Szkafarowsky has emerged as an impor- San Diego, Dallas, Pittsburgh, Winnipeg-based quintet. After intermission, the program tant American bass, praised for the quali- Connecticut, Santiago (Chile), Montreal, Paris to Kyiv has played in numerous focused on songs and arrangements of ty of his voice and his technique. His cur- Minnesota, Sao Paulo, and at the Casals theaters and arts centers across Canada folk songs by Ukrainian composers: Ihor rent season includes a debut in Italy at the Festival in Puerto Rico. and the United States, as well as in Sonevytsky, Viktor Kosenko, Mykola Cagliari Opera House in “Oprichnik” by In addition to the National Symphony, Berlin. Ms. Kochan has released four Lysenko, Valerii Skorochod, Yulii Meytus Tchaikovsky and a return, in Stravinsky’s Mr. Szkafarowsky has also appeared as recordings and is also responsible for and Oleksander Bilash. “Rake’s Progress,” to the Metropolitan soloist also with the symphony orchestras developing “Night Songs From A In response to the audience’s pro- Opera, where he debuted last season as of Pittsburgh, Minnesota, St. Louis, Neighboring Village,” the much-heralded longed applause, Mr. Szkafarowsky Balaga in “War and Peace.” Colorado, Hartford, Milwaukee, cross-cultural collaboration with returned with two encores – “Mariah” With the Washington Opera in the last Vancouver and Montreal. American Klezmer supergroup Brave from “Paint Your Wagon” and Lysenko’s two seasons, he sang Crespel in “The A native of New York, he attended the Old World. “Night Songs” will have its “Bezmezhneie Pole.” Tales of Hoffman” and Ferrando in “Il American Opera Center at the Juilliard Canadian premiere in Winnipeg in Mr. Szkafarowsky was accompanied Trovatore,” and has sung with the School of Music and the Westchester October. by pianist Gary Hammond, a respected National Symphony Orchestra as well. Conservatory of Music. He is a recipient This tour has received support from recitalist and chamber musician. In earlier seasons Mr. Szkafarowsky of grants from the Sullivan Foundation the Department of Foreign Affairs and The last concert of the TWG Cultural has also performed with the Lyric Opera and the Tito Gobbi Award from the Rosa International Trade of Canada, the Fund’s Music Series this year will be on of Chicago and the New York City Opera, Ponselle Foundation, and is a regional Canada Council for the Arts and the May 18, featuring pianist Lydia Artymiw. as well as with the opera companies of winner of the Metropolitan Opera Manitoba Arts Council. Over the past few years, Mr. Grand Rapids, New Orleans, Arizona, Auditions. No. 17 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2003 13

DATELINE NEW YORK: Decorated egg masterpieces are on a roll by Helen Smindak

If Mark Yurkiw’s hopes come true, the think3-d.com include what could be “the huge Easter egg he created with the help of eighth wonder of the world,” a bridge his art studio craftsmen could raise millions incorporating the Arabic art style with high of dollars for children’s cancer research. technology. Architects working for the For the time being, however, the project is Sheik of Dubai have asked Mr. Yurkiw to on hold. work with an Arabic art historian to create Mr. Yurkiw, 49, both a fine and commer- the structure. cial artist whose studio was located near And Mr. Yurkiw’s design for a memorial ground zero in Manhattan until the 9/11 to the victims of 9/11, planned for the tragedy, created the special egg at the World Trade Center area, is up for consider- request of White House artist Herb ation before the city’s memorial committee. Schwartz. In the meantime, he’s not giving up on Inspired by the annual egg roll on the the congressional egg. He firmly believes White House lawn that originally took its day will come. When it does, it will be place outside the U.S. Capitol building 132 the only artifact besides the Declaration of years ago, the fiberglass egg is shaped in Independence to be signed by all of the the form of the Capitol dome. Adorned with nation’s top leaders. porticos and columns, it is topped by a Reuters re pysanky replica of the Statue of Freedom that stands atop the dome. The concept was developed The Reuters news service took note of by Mr. Yurkiw from his childhood training Ukrainian pysanky earlier this month. in decorating Ukrainian Easter eggs with Reuters business columnist Richard Chang symbols of hope and aspirations for a new wrote that “decorated eggs are on a roll, life. with a jewel-encrusted Fabergé (egg) sell- Already signed by some 260 members ing for a record $9.5 million last year, and a of Congress, the egg awaits the signatures prolific burst of new masterpieces using of U.S. Senators, members of the House of materials as humble as dyes, wax and Representatives, Supreme Court justices, beads.” Vice-President Dick Cheney and President Mr. Chang wrote that decorations on George W. Bush. Commercial artist Mark Yurkiw shows off his Capitol-inspired Easter egg. eggs have become more elaborate through In 2001 the egg was viewed by thou- the years, growing from ancient symbols sands during the Easter egg roll on the such as stars, dots, circles, wheat and deer South Lawn of the White House, together “in the popular Ukrainian folk style called with a five-foot-high fiberglass pysanka pysanky,” to the eye-popping gemstones hand-decorated with Ukrainian symbols by that jeweler Peter Fabergé used in his com- artist Christina Saj of Bloomfield, N.J. missions for the Russian imperial family. Original plans called for the completed As examples of Ukrainian egg-decorat- egg to be displayed at the nation’s top ing artistry, Mr. Chang pointed to Dennis museums, then auctioned off to raise funds Kowalesky of Connecticut, who teaches for children’s cancer research. Now, with workshops on pysanky, and Luba government officials overwhelmed with Perchyshyn, who owns the Ukrainian Gift international and national concerns, the Shop in Minneapolis. four-foot high, two-foot diameter egg has Ms. Perchyshyn, 79, was commissioned been placed in storage, together with its to create an egg Christmas ornament for the metal tripod stand. White House last year, according to Chang. Hopeful that the project will eventually He said she “wrote” layer after layer of reach fruition, Mr. Yurkiw is forging ahead dyes and wax on an ostrich egg to fashion with other business pursuits. He has made a the masterpiece that she values at $300, fea- radical change from a hands-on studio turing a loon, the Minnesota state bird. approach in conducting commercial busi- Mr. Kowalesky told the columnist he ness to using the Internet as a full-partner believes the value of pysanky will increase tool in taking care of all aspects of his over time. “Most people aren’t willing to work. give them up, though. It’s hard to appraise In the 25 years since he started his busi- them. They’re not an ‘Antiques Roadshow’ ness in the basement of his parents’ home in type of thing,” he said, referring to the pop- Astoria, Queens, his studio has moved from ular appraisal program on the Public lower Fifth Avenue to Broadway to Varick Broadcasting System. Street, just 10 blocks away from what has Despite his extensive research on deco- become known post 9/11 as Ground Zero. rated eggs, Mr. Chang overlooked such The Varick Street enterprise, called The Mark Yurkiw’s Statue of Liberty icon designed for the “New York Cares” coat well-known decorators as Yaroslava Group Y, continued to turn out the unique donation campaign. Surmach Mills and Sofia Zielyk and a lead- three-dimensional designs used in advertis- ing pysanka supplier, the Surma Book ing for which Mr. Yurkiw has become museum to think about how to use renew- Manhattan and used by Mr. Yurkiw as a Store, all from New York City. And how noted – a model of the Empire State about The Ukrainian Museum’s glorious Building under construction, for use in a able energy. production facility. I had a chance to listen When Group Y’s landlord decided to in as Mr. Bargsten and Mr. Yurkiw held a pysanka exhibit and egg-decorating demos Lee Jeans commercial in Europe; a heart of and classes? barbed wire, for the cover of an Esquire triple the studio rent, soon after the World brief conference on a fascinating new proj- Khoma and friends magazine issue that carried an article on the Trade Center disaster, Mr. Yurkiw decided ect – a series of five-foot-high metal/plastic it was time to quit New York’s untenable sculptures with built-in effects (rotating thorny and bitter road of divorce; a huge The Ukrainian Institute’s “Music at the Zyban pill crushing a pack of cigarettes, for high rents and latch on to the future – the motors, electro-magnets and lighting) that Internet. Group Y became history, and would show doctors how a new Schering Institute” series, offering world-renowned a magazine photo promoting the use of performers, is so popular that one can Zyban in breaking the smoking habit. think3-d.com was born. drug works on cancer cells in the body. In a recent interview, Mr. Yurkiw Mr. Yurkiw believes that the Internet is always count on seeing a packed house of Among Mr. Yurkiw’s outstanding proj- MATI regulars, with a good representation ects are images communicating messages, explained: “I’m a three-dimensional the only way that business will be conduct- designer now, an idea man and a problem ed in the future. “Before the Internet, the of young people and American music such as a barefoot Statue of Liberty lovers, at each session. crouched with her arms around herself dur- solver. My clients contact me at think3- world was oriented geographically, now d.com, and I transmit digital pictures to everyone is everywhere. Our world is This season’s final concert, held April ing a snowstorm. Produced for the winter 12, was no exception. Showcasing cellist coat donation drive by New York Cares, the them.” changing in ways that we have yet to imag- “That allows me a great deal of mobility, ine. It’s always been a promise that we’ve Natalia Khoma and her friends – violinist message brought in 44,000 coats during its Yuri Kharenko, violist Daniel Panner, and because I can be anywhere; I just need heard, but now it’s here.” first year. pianists Jerome Rose and Volodymyr access to the Internet,” he continued. “After The New York native, son of Anna Mr. Yurkiw also created the world’s first Vynnytsky – the concert drew tremendous 25 years in the business, I know whom to Yurkiw of Astoria and the late George solar-powered lighthouse, which won a accolades from listeners. contact to do what I want, to niche people Yurkiw, who immigrated here from the nationwide art competition in 2000. Ms. Khoma and her friends offered a who are experts in one little aspect, and I Lviv area after World War II, credits his Located at the mouth of the Hudson River passionate and vibrant program that fea- am able to bring all these things together in physics prof. at Stuyvesant High School in near the Statue of Liberty, the 200-foot tured Rachmaninoff’s “Trio Elegiaque No. glass pyramid-topped tower is filled with a finished piece easily and quickly. It puts Manhattan for his interest in physics. He 2” in D Minor, Op. 9, Brahms Piano giant fireflies that collect energy all day and everything on a very fast track.” also studied at Hunter College, took sum- Quartet in C Minor, Op. 60 and a 1968 blink to ships and planes coming through We talked in Werner Bargsten’s spacious mer courses at Queens College, and put in a piece by Ivan Karabyts, dedicated to com- New York harbor at night. The tower, part studio/workshop called I.C.B.A. (It Can Be year of graduate work before leaving to poser Borys Liatoshynsky, Sonata No. 1 for of the Liberty Science Museum, was creat- Anything), a studio located in Jersey City start up his company. ed to inspire the children who visit the just across the Hudson from lower New projects coming up in the future of (Continued on page 16) 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2003 No. 17

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The prisons in Kharkiv appear to be in Prison officials... such good shape because they can (Continued from page 3) finance themselves. There is little money was a disruption to his duties of keeping coming from government coffers, but the order and discipline in the prison, and to prisoners in Kharkiv spend their time the strict atmosphere the prisoners are making automobile trailers and carved used to. wooden furniture, which they sell to the public. Following the play, inmates were We regret to inform you of the passing on Good Friday, April 18, given the opportunity to voluntarily fill According to prison officials, in 2002 out questionnaires created by several the prison facilities in the Kharkiv Oblast 2003, of our beloved Mother and Grandmother sociologists and psychologists. made 38 million hrv (roughly $7.2 mil- Arabesque says it plans to use the ques- lion) from the sale of these products. tionnaires in later parts of its overall proj- Government funding to the prisons in ect – conducted in conjunction with this oblast, in contrast, provided only 7.4 Odarka Wytwycky, members of Ukraine’s State Department million hrv (roughly $1.4 million). née Mykytczuk of Corrections and the Ukrainian non- According to Oleksander Dehtiar, deputy of Ukraine’s State Department of Penal governmental organization Public who was born on April 9, 1911, in the village of Mamayivtsi in what is Control – to get a better look at prisoners, Corrections in Kharkiv Oblast, of the money that came from the government 5 now the Chernivtsi Oblast. On April 23, 2003, a funeral Mass was held at specifically their psychological well- St. John’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Newark, New Jersey. She was being. million hrv (just under $1 million) was spent on prison personnel. laid to rest at St. Andrew’s Ukrainian Cemetery in South Bound Brook, Regarding Arabesque’s goals for the New Jersey. She leaves behind in bereavement her: project, Ms. Oleshko said, “we want the Anton Oleinik, a doctoral candidate at people to hear about the various results, Moscow State University, said Kharkiv’s prison facilities can be described as Son: Bohdan Vitvitsky, his wife Bohdanna and their sons Stephen details and data that we’re putting togeth- and Mark Danilo; er. And, next, get that information to var- among the best in Ukraine. Mr. Oleinik ious experts, academics, the mass media explained that he has seen facilities in Daughter: Larissa Ghiso, her son Alexander and his wife Luz and government officials in Ukraine.” France, Canada, Kazakstan and Russia. Maria; Prior to each of the five performances Walking into Kharkiv’s Prison No. 25, a select number of inmates were also the amount of color and light throughout Numerous dear relatives in the United States, Canada and allowed to help the theater troupe prepare is immediately striking. The top half of Ukraine. the stage and set up props for the show. many of the walls is covered with a sim- “We’re not against using new methods ple, multi-colored mosaic tile, while the May she rest in peace! to interact with the people [prisoners],” bottom half is covered in carved wood, Mr. Butenko said. “In fact, when which prison officials said is all con- structed by inmates. Much of the furni- Arabesque came along with this project DEATH ANNOUNCEMENTS we took the opportunity to work with ture, including prisoner’s beds and tables, them.” is also made on the premises. to be published in The Ukrainian Weekly – in the Ukrainian But actors said that rank-and-file The prisoners have the choice of pur- or English language – are accepted by mail, courier, fax, phone or e-mail. prison guards were much less helpful. chasing their own food, which they can Deadline: Tuesday noon before the newspaper’s date of issue. “We’re in their way – we’re tying up later cook – each floor has a kitchen – or (The Weekly goes to press early Friday mornings.) their work and you absolutely get the they can go to the facility’s cafeteria, feeling that they don’t want us there,” which looks much like a large summer Rate: $7.50 per column-inch. Ms. Oleshko said regarding the group’s resort dining hall with its carved napkin Information should be addressed to the attention of the Advertising Department interactions with guards while inside sev- holders that sit on wooden picnic tables. and sent to: The Ukrainian Weekly, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280 (NB: please eral prisons.“We wanted to use this pro- They have their own showers and partial- do not include post office box if sending via courier), Parsippany, N.J. 07054; ly enclosed toilets, access to a library and fax, (973) 644-9510; telephone, (973) 292-9800, ext. 3040; gram as an example of a deeper, funda- e-mail, [email protected]. mental problem that plagues Ukraine,” a church – built by prisoners. the 30-year-old Kharkiv native said. Additionally, many are allowed to garden Please include the daytime phone number of a contact person. “They need to understand that people on the prison grounds, and all are given need to ask questions. They don’t seem what officials here described as more to understand that they need to inform than ample recreation time. the public of the status of their work,” To give the inmates better access to Ms. Oleshko said during a roundtable training and education, prison adminis- discussion following the group’s per- trators have developed a staff of profes- formance. sionals in 30 diverse fields. Always with personal care.. “We have the right to ask,” said 22- To meet inmate’s psychological needs year-old Tatyana Oliynyk, a member in and to help socialize deviant behavior, a Arabesque from Kyiv. corps of psychologists has been added. In Ukrainian-Speaking “This is not only a matter of the jail addition to providing counseling at the Dentist in Westchester County. system in Ukraine, this is all of Ukraine. prison, officials said psychologists work The government must understand that with the inmates to help them adapt to people have the right to ask for a report life on the outside as well. Dr. Ruslan Korobeinik, D.D.S. on what they [government] have accom- The State Department of Penal plished and the job they are doing,” Ms. Corrections has identified not only reha- • State of the art facility. Oleshko said. bilitation, but inmate adaptation after a $29 • All dental specialists on site. Following the performance, journalists prisoner’s release as a major goal for the • Payment plans available were able to speak with prisoners and department. It is developing a network of 9 tour the facility. While conditions adaptation centers throughout Ukraine • Examination • Open evenings & Saturdays appeared very suitable for a prison, many that will provide counseling and ex-con- • X-rays vict services for those who have re- • Cleaning of the inmates appeared extremely shy or • Examination severely disciplined, to the point where entered society. Such centers are said to 1 Byram Brook Place eye contact seemed uncomfortable to already exist in Zhytomyr, Lviv, Kharkiv, • Consultation Armonk, NY 10504 (reg. $345) many of the incarcerated. the Kyiv Oblast and Crimea. (914) 765-0093 The head of Kharkiv Prison No. 25, Arabesque officials said they chose the Viktor Khirnii, said that approximately name of their program – Zony Zrady 24 Hr. Emergency # (646) 489-8111 1,500 prisoners are held at the facility. (Zones of Betrayal ) – because of the They are men convicted on charges rang- betrayal they see being perpetrated Visit us on the web. ing from petty larceny and racketeering against Ukraine’s prisons, which are to murder, he said. referred to by some as “zones.” www.guerrinodentistry.com The question of a tuberculosis epidem- In continuing with the program, ic seen in many of Ukraine’s jails was Arabesque is next planning a series of raised, but officials here said only that it roundtable discussions. The first will be is a situation they deal with accordingly held in Kyiv on May 20 and will look at and not something they categorize as a the political and social problems of major problem. Ukraine’s penitentiary system. The sec- “Is it so hard to believe that there are ond roundtable will be held on May 23 no negatives – that we are living well and and will look at penitentiary reform in doing our jobs, both guards and prison- the context of Ukraine’s integration into ers?” Mr. Khirnii asked. European structures.

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The MATI programs are organized by The public is cordially invited and encouraged to attend the Dateline... Mykola Suk, artistic director; Taras next meeting of the (Continued from page 13) Shegedyn, executive director; and Virko Baley, artistic advisor. Cello and Piano.” UIA art exhibits The Rachmaninoff work, though Ukrainian American Professionals and extremely long, proved to be the hit of the With the MATI concert season over, art Businesspersons Association of NY & NJ evening. Replete with variations in tempo www.brama.com/uapba-ny-nj/- and volume, lyrical passages and dramatic exhibits are taking the stage at the institute. flourishes, the piece was given a masterful Gennady Parfeniouk’s exhibit of sculpture, performance by Ms. Khoma, Mr. graphics and computer collages – “The Vynnytsky and Mr. Kharenko. Sphere: Its Metamorphosis and Synthesis on Saturday, May 3, 2003 The full, mellow tones of Ms. Khoma’s with Architecture” – which closed on April cello were heard to wonderful effect in the 5, has been succeeded by Oleh Denysenko’s at 7:00 p.m. Karabyts Sonata, played by Ms. Khoma and “Art Chemistry” show of etchings, surreal- Mr. Vynnytsky, as well as in her elegant istic figures and playful compositions. Mr. solo work in the Andante section of the Denysenko’s exhibit opened on April 24 Brahms piano quartet. For the Brahms and will run through the early summer. at the RAMADA HOTEL work, Ms. Khoma was joined by Mr. Rose, Walter Hoydysh, UIA vice-president and East Hanover, NJ Mr. Kharenko and Mr. Panner. director of programs, has anounced plans for Ms. Khoma, winner of the All-Ukrainian two new exhibits in May. Marko Shuhan’s Competition in 1981, has taken top prizes in “33/6 Paint” exhibit, occupying the major For a literary evening with numerous international competitions. A dis- part of the institute’s exhibition space with tinguished recitalist and soloist with orches- recent works that reveal “an unfettered facil- special guest tras around the world, she is a member of ity reminiscent of Pollock and de Kooning,” the faculty of Michigan State University will run from May 2 to 11. School of Music. Since the year 2000, she Mr. Hoydysh says that an exhibit sched- has served as organizer of the Children and uled to open May 15 will feature the work Music Foundation, a program dedicated to of Anton Kandinsky, the Ukrainian-born IRENE ZABYTKO the memory of Dr. Wolodymyr Czyzyk of grandson of renowned abstract painter and Chicago that provides musical training, theorist Vassily Kandinsky, generally instruments and financial aid to gifted regarded as the originator of abstract art. Award-winning author, recipient of the PEN young Ukrainian music students. As part of its “Renaissance of Kyiv” In thanking the performers, UIA board year, the Ukrainian Institute of America will Syndicated Fiction Award, whose work has been member Jaroslav Kryshtalsky also introduce the art of three fashion designers expressed the institute’s gratitude to four heard on NPR. A first-generation Ukrainian from Ukraine with a preview of fashions ladies whose work “behind the scenes” con- during a Hudson River boat ride on June 6 tributed to the season’s success. Bouquets American, Ms. Zabytko who will read from her new and a by-invitation-only fashion show at the of flowers were presented to Valida Suk institute building on June 7. book “When Luba Leaves Home.” (referred to as “the heart of MATI”), Luba Shegedyn, Marta Skorupska Gerulak and Helen Smindak’s e-mail address is Christine Karpevych. [email protected].

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Stamford Eparchy schedules Women’s Day for May 17 by Dorette W. Gallan explained. Some 10 discussion groups are STAMFORD, Conn. – Saturday, May planned for the bilingual Women’s Day. 17, has been designated as Women’s Day 2003 in the Stamford Eparchy, and They will focus on “Religious Formation Bishop Basil H. Losten is inviting all in the Family,” “Women as Caregivers,” women to St. Basil’s Seminary in “Bereavement and Consolation,” Stamford, Conn., to participate in an “Wedding Traditions,” “Marriage and enlightening day of prayer, friendship Marriage Encounters,” “The New and discussion. Beatified in our Church,” “The Single Building on the success of the prior Life,” “Women in our Parishes,” “Young Women’s Day gathering, this year’s Adults” and “Resources and Information theme is “Images of God’s Love: A for the Newly Arrived.” Celebration of Womanhood.” The Two liturgical services are planned for keynote speaker will be Marika the day; women will participate in both Hanushevsky Hull, a student at Harvard via congregational singing. The divine University School of Divinity, where her liturgy will start the day at 10 a.m., and a emphasis is on the religious education of 5 p.m. poetic Akathist to the Mother of families and children. The topic of her God will conclude the event. address will be “Woman: God’s Love in To register or for more information, Action.” readers may contact their local parish or “Women are the backbone of our the Family Life center, Eparchy of parishes,” said the Rev. Jonathan Morse, Stamford, 14 Peverill Road, Stamford, advisor and co-chair of the Women’s CT 06902; telephone, (203) 325-2116. Day 2003 committee. “This day is a spe- cial thank-you and recognition of their many services to the Church, family and community.” Roma Hayda, committee co-chair, said she believes that Women’s Day 2003 will be a unique expression for women of all generations. “There will be an opportunity to take part in discussions that are usually difficult to present at the parish level, and we hope that by pre- senting topics in small groups, we will fill that need to some degree,” she

Philadelphia center... (Continued from page 6) Stefan Soroka, Bishop Antony of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Rep. Joseph Hoeffel, Panamanian Consul Georgia Althanopules. Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United Nations Valeriy Kuchinsky, former Congressman Jon Fox and State Sen. Stewart Greenleaf. Sharing the stage for the concert pro- gram will be the very best of the Philadelphia area’s Ukrainian performing groups: the Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, the Prometheus Male Choir, the International Ballet Theater and Yuriy Melnychuk, a teen pop star from Ukraine especially invited for this event. After the banquet there will be dancing to the music of The Fourth Wave Orchestra. The dona- tion for the gala banquet and ball, includ- ing a cocktail reception, is $50; ball only, $20. All proceeds are to benefit programs to combat AIDS in Ukraine. On Sunday, May 4, Miss Universe will take part in a special divine liturgy cele- brated by Metropolitan Soroka for the vic- tims of HIV/AIDS and the endangered children of Ukraine at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 816 N. Franklin St., Philadelphia. An open press confer- ence and reception will follow at noon at the Independence Visitors Center at Sixth and Market Streets, across from the Liberty Bell. Miss Universe, Philadelphia Mayor John Street, a representative of the Embassy of Ukraine, an UMANA official and others are expected to speak. Donations during any of the events are graciously accepted. A tax-deductible fund for this fund-raising event sponsored by the Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center has been opened at the Ukrainian Self-Reliance Federal Credit Union in Philadelphia under the name of UIA Childrens’ Fund. Donations may be mailed to: Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center, 700 Cedar Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046. For information on any of the events readers may call 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2003 No. 17 Pastels by Christina Debarry featured in group exhibition FRENCHTOWN, N.J. – Christina China and gave pastel painting demon- Debarry, president emeritus of the Pastel strations as a guest of the Chinese gov- Society of America (1998-2001), who ernment. Most recently Ms. Debarry teaches pastel painting and enjoys giving received two gold medal awards for her workshops and demos, is part of the pastels at two different national exhibi- “Passionately Pastel” exhibit at the tions. Louisa Melrose Gallery. The exhibit, This spring, Ms. Debarry serves as co- which opened April 12, will be on view chair of the juried PSA exhibition at The through May 25. Butler Institute of American Art in Featuring some of the country’s finest Youngstown, Ohio. She is also participat- pastel artists, the exhibit includes the ing in EuroPastel, a traveling pastel exhi- work of long-standing signature members of the Pasetel Society of America (PSA) bition whose second phase was held in Alden Baker, Jason Chang, Rainie February-March in St. Petersburg, as part Crawford, Frank Federico, Richard of the celebration of the tercentenary of Pionk, Peter Seltzer, Rae Smith, Brenda the founding of the Russian imperial city. Tribush, Rhoda Yanow and Frank Zuccarelli, as well as recently accepted members Geraldine Cosgrave and Jane Voorhees. Messrs. Pionk and Zuccarelli are also members of the Pastel Society Hall of Fame. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Ms. Debarry’s lifelong passion for painting, gardening and travel has led her to paint the floral still life and landscape. In her artist’s statement, she notes that she reacts to the ever-shifting flow of light that touches her subject matter... “I am inspired by the vibrancy of luscious colors that change with every new hour, day and season.” In my work, I stress the use of light and shadow, depth of color, line quality, texture and form. As I paint my pastels, I make use of interlacing strokes of pastel to create layers of impressionistic broken color.” In 1997, Ms. Debarry traveled to “Pears” by Christina Debarry.

Ukrainian Institute of America 2 East 79th Street, NYC PROGRAMS AND EVENTS SPRING/SUMMER 2003

Art Exhibit Street, NYC director, The J.P. Morgan Chase Company Musical evening Eastern Europe Panel Discussion Sponsor: UIA UIA Cruise ARTFIRA Askold Buk Trio Sponsor: UIA Sponsor: UIA April 24 – May 25, 2003 May 9, 2003 Friday, June 6, 2003 Opening Reception – Time: 8:00 p.m. Time: 6:30-10:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24 Featuring original Jazz and Blues Dinner and dance cruise around Manhattan Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. compositions of Askold Buk. Oleh Denysenko Suggested donation $35, cash bar Fundraiser to Benefit the Breast “Art Chemistry” Cancer Awareness Program in Ukraine Etchings & Linocuts Art Exhibit Featuring Fashion Designers of Kyiv Sponsor: UIA Art Exhibit Sponsor: UIA, Anton Kandinsky Ukrainian Women’s League Sponsor: UIA May 15 – June 15, 2003 of America, Marko Shuhan Opening Reception – Young Ukrainians of New York, Plast Youth Organization, May 2 – 11, 2003 Thursday, May 15, 2003 Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Ukrainian Medical Association Opening Reception – of North America Friday, May 2, 2003 Anton Kandinsky Surrealistic still life and portraits Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2003 Marko Shuhan Panel Discussion Time: 5:00-9:00 p.m. Recent Paintings Cocktail, fashion show, entertainment, Sponsor: UIA silent auction, prizes UIA Annual Membership Meeting Foreign Policy Association Sunday May 4, 2003 Time: 3:00 p.m. June 3, 2003 At the Ukrainian Institute, Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m. 2 East 79th John Lipsky, chief economist and managing No. 17 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2003 19

THE UKRAINIAN MUSEUM’S BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOTESNOTES ONON PEOPLEPEOPLE is notifying its Optical Society members that honors researcher THE UKRAINIAN MUSEUM’S ATLANTA – Bell Labs scientist ANNUAL MEETING Andrew Chraplyvy, a pioneer in the development of high-capacity optical will be held on fiber communications systems, on March Sunday, June 1, 2003 25 received the Optical Society of at 2:00 p.m. America’s 2003 John Tyndall Award dur- at ing the international Optical Fiber The Ukrainian Museum Communications (OFC) conference, 203 Second Avenue, New York, NY which is taking place here this week. Phone: (212) 228-0110 Dr. Chraplyvy is director of the light- email: [email protected] wave systems research department at www.ukrainianmuseum.org Bell Labs, the research and development arm of Lucent Technologies. The award, co-sponsored by the Optical Society of America and the IEEE UKRAINIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION Lasers and Electro-Optics Society, is OF NORTH AMERICA named for the 19th century British scien- tist who first demonstrated the phenome- PENNSYLVANIA CHAPTER non of total internal reflection. It recog- nizes individuals who have made signifi- Dr. Andrew Chraplyvy cant or continuing technical or leadership contributions to fiber-optics technology. (DWDM), which was pioneered at Bell Announcement Dr. Chraplyvy was honored for “pio- Labs in the 1980s and 1990s. DWDM neering research on optical fiber non-lin- makes it possible to send multiple General meeting of members of Ukrainian Medical Association of North America, rd earities and their dispersion manage- streams of information down the same Pennsylvania Chapter, will be held on Saturday, May 3 , 2003, at 9 am, at the ment, and leading wavelength-division- optical fiber by encoding the separate Ukrainian Education and cultural center, 700 Cedar Rd. Jenkintown, PA. multiplexed fiber transmission systems streams of information in separate wave- The meeting will include medical conference – forum, as part of the community beyond terabit/second capacities.” lengths, or colors, of light. Event hosting Miss Universe – Justine Pasek, organized by Ukrainian Educational Optical fiber is used in communica- However, the physical properties of and Cultural Center. tions systems to carry voice signals, data glass make light transmitted over long Besides medical presentations of awareness and prevention of HIV/AIDS infection in and images encoded as pulses of laser lengths of fiber susceptible to degrada- light. In their quest to improve efficien- Ukraine, there will be a meeting with Executive Board of Central National UMANA tion. For example, the speed of a light and Execuative Board of WFUMA. cy, engineers have come up with differ- signal traveling through fiber depends on ent techniques to send information over the intensity of the light and is not a con- fiber. One powerful technique is dense UMANA, PA wavelength division multiplexing (Continued on page 23) 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2003 No. 17

Fire in Kamianets-Podilskyi... outside cellar, which gave access to the buildings’ interior, had long been missing. (Continued from page 1) The Khmelnytskyi Oblast director of the administrators,” explained Mayor National Archives, Petro Slobodianiuk, Mazurchak. blamed the fired on “negligence and care- He noted that contributing to the destruc- lessness by individuals and the general unsafe state of the archives and the area in tion and loss was the inadequate response the possession of the UOC-MP.” to the fire by the two print shop workers Mr. Slobodianiuk explained that, in addi- who discovered the fire. They spent nearly tional to unsafe electrical wiring and wiring 50 minutes trying to douse the flames them- insulation, the building suffered from a lack selves before finally contacting the local of fire and smoke alarms, fire extinguishers fire brigade after the fire was out of control. that did not work and improperly placed “If fire officials had been contacted heaters and stoves. immediately, much could have been “Twice the city was warned about the saved,” said Mayor Mazurchak. “Huge poor state of its building,” explained Mr. winds that day fueled the flames, which Slobodyaniuk. “Director Stelmach was also were 15 meters high when the fire trucks warned about the poor state of her finally arrived.” archives.” The Kamianets-Podilskyi mayor also Valentyna Stelmach, director of the noted that the fire department’s only ladder national archive in Kamianets-Podilskyi, truck was out of service at the time, and it defended her maintenance of the archives. took more than two hours for a similar She told The Weekly that electricity had vehicle to arrive from neighboring long ago stopped working on the third Khmelnytskyi, the oblast capital. floor, where the archives were found, so the The mayor cast aside efforts to blame his fire could not have started there. She said city administration for the inadequate con- that no extensive updating of preservation ditions that led to the fire. He said the city had requested 1.2 million hrv over the last five years from the national budget to resolve the problems of the national archives, which had come into their posses- sion with the original law of municipal self- rule, only to be told that state budgetary funds for the city were not allowed to be spent on the archives. “The state has not given [any money] for Seen in the photo above is the state of the historic docu- upkeep of the local ments destroyed in a fire in Kamianets-Podilskyi where archives,” noted Mr. national archives were stored. The photo was transmit- Mazurchak. ted via e-mail by the chairman of the State Committee He said that finally of National Archives, Dr. Hennadii Boriak. this year the City Council had appropriated 400,000 hrv from systems and fire extinguishing systems had its own budget for upkeep of the archives, been planned because a long-planned trans- which he did not deny were in terrible con- fer of the collection to the oblast archives DNIPRODNIPRO CO.CO. dition. Parcels, money transfers and airline tickets to different countries. Visas to was being awaited. While some money had been expended “It appears it was not economically real- Ukraine, video Transfer PAL/SECAM-NTSC, Calls to Ukraine 8 cents per on renewing the building’s façade before a istic to develop a contemporary preserva- minute. Large selection of CD’s, video’s, kerchiefs and Ukrainian souvenirs. presidential visit in 1998, the building was tion system because the archives were leav- in terrible shape, noted Mr. Mazurchak. ing this building,” explained Ms. Stelmach. There was no electricity or heating in the She called the collection that has been NEWARK, N.J. CLIFTON, NJ PHILADELPHIA warehouse portion of the building, and fire lost “one of a kind” and “priceless.” 688 Sanford Ave. 565 Clifton Ave. 1801 Cottman Ave. alarm and smoke alarm systems were not “These were documents that reconstruct- (973) 373-8783 (973) 916-1543 (215) 728-6040 functioning. Exterior windows were miss- ed various aspects of political and econom- (888) 336-4776 ing, in many cases covered by a simple ic life, the conditions of various classes of piece of cardboard. The metal door to an the 19th and 18th centuries. In other words, the wellspring for much of the historical record of that period has disappeared,” Ms. Stelmach said. The director explained that a massive effort currently is underway to determine exactly what and how much was not ruined. She explained that workers, stu- dents and historians from the area, along with volunteers, were working 24 hours a day to reconstruct half-burned pieces of paper and return them to the proper docu- ments and folders. Those parts of the archives that were water-damaged – some eight truck loads worth – have been moved into the freezers of a local meat packing plant, where they are being held at minus 33 degrees Celsius to ward off rot. The documents will eventu- ally go through a slow process of drying. Polish government archival experts have offered to help in saving the collection and have suggested moving a portion of the sal- vageable documents to the city of Wroclaw for thawing and drying. Poland has also turned to the Council of Europe for aid in restoring the Polish portion of the archives. The collection in the Kamianets-Podilskyi archives dates from the time of both the Polish and Russian imperial periods of control of Ukraine. No. 17 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2003 21

lic urge to reform the political system in the Opposition shifts... country as a way out of the permanent (Continued from page 2) political crisis, but it is also aware of the COME, JOIN US some support there. danger of extending President Kuchma’s According to a poll conducted by the term in office by supporting his draft bill Razumkov Center for Economic and (while this danger is only dimly, if at all, Political Studies earlier this month, 85.2 perceived by the general public). percent of Ukrainians support the presiden- Therefore, the opposition’s efforts now tial proposal to reduce the number of law- seem to be focused on torpedoing the makers from 450 to 300; 48 percent back Kuchma-proposed constitutional-reform the presidential idea to hold presidential bill in the Verkhovna Rada and, possibly, and legislative elections in the same year; delaying “essential” constitutional amend- UKRAINIAN NATIONAL and 43.7 percent want to give the president ments beyond the end of Mr. Kuchma’s the right to dissolve the Parliament. 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The Kozachenko arrest is a reflection Workshop June 29 - July 13, 2003 Meanwhile, 247 deputies, including an of the struggle at the heart of Ukrainian For advanced dancers ages 16 and older even larger number from the pro-presi- politics that will dominate the 2004 elec- dential camp, supported the creation of an tions. Two business orientations exist Dance Camp July 27 - August 9, 2003 ad hoc commission to investigate the among the rising middle class in Ukraine. Ukrainian grain market. One, represented by Mr. Kozachenko, Ages 8 to 16, beginners and intermediate The Union of Industrialists and seeks to support further market economic Entrepreneurs, headed by former Prime reforms and takes the national interest For information and registration write or call: Minister Kinakh and in alliance with into consideration. 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Dr. Chraplyvy joined Bell Labs in Optical Society... 1980 after receiving an undergraduate (Continued from page 19) degree in physics from Washington stant as it would be in free space; physi- University in St. Louis, and M.S. and cists refer to this behavior as a “non-lin- Ph.D. degrees in physics from Cornell ear” response. These non-linear effects University. He is a Bell Labs Fellow, a member of the National Academy of cause part of a signal traveling through Engineering, a Fellow of the Optical the fiber to turn into noise. Society of America and a member of the Understanding and suppressing undesir- IEEE. able noise while boosting the desired sig- Bell Labs is the leading source of new nal is key to building a high-capacity, communications technologies. It has gen- long-haul optical communications sys- erated more than 30,000 patents since tem. 1925 and has played a pivotal role in Dr. Chraplyvy recently used his inventing or perfecting key communica- expertise with DWDM and high-speed tions technologies, including transistors, optical transmission to contribute to the digital networking and signal processing, development of Lucent’s LambdaXtreme lasers and fiber-optic communications Transport optical networking system, systems, communications satellites, cel- which can transmit enormous amounts of lular telephony, electronic switching of information across continents very eco- calls, touch-tone dialing and modems. nomically. Bell Labs scientists have received six In the 1990s, Dr. Chraplyvy also Nobel Prizes in Physics, nine National helped develop the world’s first non-zero Medals of Science and seven National dispersion fiber (NZDF) to meet the Medals of Technology. demands of long distance service Lucent Technologies, headquartered providers for increased bandwidth, and to in Murray Hill, N.J., designs and deliv- fully support the rapidly advancing tech- ers networks for the world’s largest com- nologies in optically amplified, high bit munications service providers. Backed rate DWDM transmission systems. by Bell Labs research and development, NZDF technology allows engineers to Lucent relies on its strengths in mobility, optimize dispersion – the “spreading” of optical, data and voice networking tech- a sharply defined optical pulse as it trav- nologies as well as software and services els down a fiber – in a manner that to develop next-generation networks. enables high bit rate transmission; a total Dr. Chraplyvy is a member of the suppression of dispersion is not desirable Ukrainian National Association Branch for DWDM systems. 27.

Notes on People is a feature geared toward reporting on the achievements of mem- bers of the Ukrainian National Association. All submissions should be concise due to space limitations and must include the person’s UNA branch number. Items will be published as soon as possible after their receipt, when space permits. 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2003 No. 17

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Wednesday, April 30 Contribution: $8, members; $10, non-mem- Soyuzivka’s Datebook bers. CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: The Harvard April 26-27 Eparchy Ukrainian Research Institute will host a TORONTO: The Canadian Institute of Hudson Valley “Tap New reception and book signing in honor of the Ukrainian Studies at the University of York” Beer and Food Festival June 8-13 recent publication of “Tsars and Cossacks: Toronto is pleased to announce the Danylo Overnight Package UNA Seniors Week A Study in Iconography” by Serhii Plokhy, Husar Struk Memorial Lecture, which will associate director, Peter Jacyk Center; be delivered by Prof. Vitaly Chernetsky, April 27 (Sunday) June 15 (Sunday) director, Church Studies Program, CIUS, Columbia University, on the topic Easter Brunch Father’s Day and Kick-off University of Alberta; and visiting profes- “Ukrainian Literature in the Age of of Summer Heritage Concert sor of history at Harvard University. The Globalization: How Contemporary Authors May 2-4 Series reception will take place at 5-7 p.m. in the Respond to the Changing World.” The lec- Cinco de Mayo institute’s Seminar Room, 1583 ture will take place at University College, Celebration and Zabava June 21-July 3 Massachusetts Ave. RSVP to the institute, Room 140, at 6:30 p.m., to be followed by Tennis Camp (617) 495-4053; directions may be found a reception and launch of the newest CIUS May 17 (Saturday) by logging on to the HURI website, Press publication, “Culture, Nation and Art Exhibit June 22-29 www.huri.harvard.edu. Identity: The Ukrainian-Russian Encounter (1600-1945).” A reception and book launch Day Camp, Tabir Ptashat No. 1 Friday, May 2 May 19-22 will be held at the Croft Chapter House, Berchtesgaden Gymnasium June 29 - July 6 NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Art and University College, Room 183. Admission Reunion Day Camp, Tabir Ptashat No. 2 Literary Club and the Mayana Gallery pres- to the lecture, reception and book launch is ent “Poklin Mariyi” (In Mary’s Honor), an free. For more information call CIUS, (416) May 24 (Saturday) evening featuring art historian Stefania 978-6934. Hnatenko, who will speak on “Iconography Sunday, May 4 Memorial Day Weekend BBQ in Ukraine: 14th-18th Centuries.” The pro- and Zabava gram will also feature author Liubov NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Art and Dmytryshyn-Chasto in a rendition of her Literary Club, the Mayana Gallery and June 2-5 own poetry, as well as actors Lidia Ukrainian National Women’s League of Clergy Retreat, Stamford Krushelnytska, Larysa Kukrytska and America Branch 125 invite the public to Volodymyr Lysniak, who will read poems “Enchanted World,” an exhibit featuring by Antonych, Tychyna, Vinhranovsky and watercolors, graphics, book illustrations and Vira Vovk. Recordings of music by Ihor decorative arts by artist Erica Slutska. The Sonevytsky will also be included in the opening reception begins at 2 p.m. The program. Donation: $7, students, $5. The exhibit will run through May 18. The Gallery presents “Bohorodytsia v Ikonakh,” Mayana Gallery is located at 136 Second an exhibit of Ukrainian icons representing Ave. (between Eighth and Ninth streets), the Mother of God (reproductions). The fourth floor. Gallery hours: Friday, 6-8 p.m.; evening will be held at the Mayana Gallery, Saturday-Sunday, 1-6 p.m. For more infor- 136 Second Ave., fourth floor, at 7:30 p.m. mation call (212) 260-4490 or (212) 777- For more information, call (212) 260-4490 8144; visit the websites www.brama.com/ or log on to http://www.brama.com/ mayana or www.unwla.org; or send e-mail mayana. to [email protected].

Saturday, May 3 Monday, May 5

PHILADELPHIA: An AIDS Awareness CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: The Harvard Weekend, with special guest Miss Universe, Ukrainian Research Institute will host the will be held at the Ukrainian Educational Bohdan Krawciw Memorial Symposium AÖROSVIT CARGO and Cultural Center, 700 Cedar Road, titled “Traditionalism and Experimentation: U K R A I N I A N A I R L I N E Aspects of Ukrainian Literature in the ÉÂÌÂð‡Î¸ÌËÈ ‡£ÂÌÚ ÔÓ ‚¥‰Ôð‡‚ˆ¥ ‚‡Ìڇʥ‚ ‚ ìÍð‡ªÌÛ Jenkintown, Pa. As part of the program there will be an open forum/seminar on the 1920s” – Session I: “Charting the Course ÇßÑèêÄÇäÄ ÇÄçíÄÜßÇ Ì‡ Åéßç¢Äï-767 åË ‰ÓðÛ˜ËÏÓ ‚‡Ìڇʥ HIV/AIDS epidemic in Ukraine. Co-hosted for New Literature,” 2-4 p.m.; Session II: – ‚¥‚Ú¥ðÍË, ˜ÂÚ‚Âð„Ë, Ô’flÚÌˈ¥ ¥ ̉¥Î¥ ÔÓ Ï‡ð¯ðÛÚÛ ‚ ìÍð‡ªÌÛ Á‡ 9 „Ó‰ËÌ Û ä˪‚ Ú‡ by the Pennsylvania Branch of the Ukrainian “1920s Modernism and Its Refractions,” 4- ‰‡Î¥ ‰Ó ÑÌ¥ÔðÓÔÂÚðӂҸ͇, çúû-âéêä – äà∫Ç – çúû-âéêä Medical Association of North America, the 6 p.m. Featured speakers include Prof. é‰ÂÒË, 㸂ӂ‡, ï‡ðÍÓ‚‡, seminar will be held at 9a.m.- noon, and is George G. Grabowicz, Harvard University; èêüåß êÖâëà ‚ ìäêÄ∫çì ÑÓ̈¸Í‡ open to the public. The welcoming of Miss Prof. Myroslav Shkandrij, University of Universe commences at 3 p.m., followed by Manitoba; Halyna Hryn, HURI research AeroSvit CargÓ AeroSvit a photo op and the unveiling of the fellow; Volodymyr Dibrova, editor and Ç¥‰Ôð‡‚‡ ‚‡Ìڇʥ‚ èðÓ‰‡Ê Í‚ËÚÍ¥‚ “Rushnyk Nadiyi,” or Ritual Cloth of Hope. wrtier-in-residence, HURI; as well as Alexander Kratochvil and Maria 2307 Coney Island Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11223 420 Lexington Ave., Suite 2930, New York, NY 10170 The opening of a photography exhibit by Dr. Rewakowicz, currently Shklar Fellows at (718) 376-1023 • Fax: (718) 376-1073 (212) 661-1620 •1-888-661-1620 ·ÂÁÍÓ¯ÚÓ‚ÌÓ Roksolana Tymiak-Lonchyna of Chicago on HURI. The symposium will be held in www.aerosvitcargo.com Fax: (212) 661-1602 • www.aerosvit.com the theme of Ukrainian orphans opens at 6 p.m., to be followed by a cocktail reception. Room 191 of Pound Hall, adjacent to the A benefit gala banquet and ball in honor of institute. HURI is located at 1583 Miss Universe, with music by The Fourth Massachusetts Ave. For information and Wave, starts at 7 p.m. Donation: $50; dance directions access the HURI website, only, $20. www.huri.harvard.edu., or call the institute, (617) 495-4053. EAST HANOVER, N.J.: The Ukrainian American Professionals Businesspersons Friday, May 9 Association of New York and New Jersey WHAT? presents a literary evening with award-win- COLUMBUS, Ohio: The Center for ning author Irene Zabytko, who will read Slavic and Eastern European Studies at YOU DON’T HAVE YOUR OWN from her new book, “When Luba Leaves Ohio State University and the Ukrainian Home,” a work that relates the classic story Cultural Association of Ohio present the of how the children of America’s melting third and final talk in their spring lecture SUBSCRIPTION? pot grow up strong enough to carry their series on Ukrainian folklore and literature: To subscribe to The Ukrainian Weekly, fill out the form below, double identities. Ms. Zabytko, a first-gen- “Ukrainian Literature in the Age of eration Ukrainian American who grew up Globalization,” by Vitaly Chernetsky, clip it and mail it to: Subscription Department, The Ukrainian Weekly, in the Ukrainian Village section of Chicago, assistant professor of Slavic languages at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. is the recpient of the PEN Syndicated Columbia University. The lecture will be Fiction Award; her work has been heard on held at 7 p.m. on the OSU campus, 122 National Republic Radio’s “The Sound of Oxley Hall, 1712 Neil Ave. Admission is NAME: ______Writing.” The reading will be held at the free. For more information call Arcadia NAME: (please type or print) Ramada Hotel, 130 Route 10 W., at 7 p.m. Melnyk, (614) 246-4600.

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