INSIDE:• U.N. Commission on the Status of Women and Ukrainian concerns — page 3. • Exclusive interview with N.J. Devils’ stalwart Ken Daneyko — page 11. • The art scene: focus on the landscapes of Andrei Kushnir — page 13.

Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXXII HE KRAINIANNo. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 2004 EEKLY$1/$2 in Ukraine Lazarenko money-laundering trial opens in U.S. T U PresidentW decrees moratorium by Andrew F. Tully to flee before his case is resolved. RFE/RL Belarus and Ukraine Report Mr. Lazarenko has insisted that he acquired his millions legally – and with on inspections of news media The trial in the United States of former President Kuchma’s knowledge and by Roman Woronowycz The presidential decree bans inspec- Ukrainian Prime Minister Pavlo approval. Any details that may emerge Kyiv Press Bureau tions of print, radio and television media outlets by the State Tax Administration, Lazarenko began on March 15 – five during Mr. Lazarenko’s testimony may KYIV – President Leonid Kuchma years after he was arrested on charges of prove an embarrassment for Mr. Kuchma. the Procurator General’s Office, the issued a decree on March 15 that placed Internal Ministry and the Emergency using American banks to launder at least Mr. Kuchma is not running for re-elec- a moratorium on any sort of government $114 million he is accused of stealing tion in Ukraine’s presidential elections in Situations Ministry until after the inspections of mass media outlets in October 31 vote. from Ukraine. Federal prosecutors in San October. But whoever he supports to run Ukraine. Francisco say Mr. Lazarenko brought in his stead could find the testimony Ivan Chyzh, chairman of the State The same day a delegation from the Committee on Radio and Television millions of U.S. dollars to the United damaging to his chances of victory, Organization for Security and States intending to launder it. according to Anders Aslund. Broadcasting, on March 17 told a special Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) gathering of representatives of the for- Mr. Lazarenko says there is no need for Dr. Aslund was a financial adviser to announced in Kyiv that their visit was the him to launder money that he earned legal- the Ukrainian government from 1994- eign diplomatic corps in Kyiv, invited by beginning of comprehensive monitoring the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to address ly in Ukraine. If that is the case, prosecu- 1997. He now specializes in international of the presidential election campaign sea- tors argue, why did he enter the United economics at the Carnegie Endowment international concerns about a “reduced son in Ukraine. radio and television broadcast space in States in 1999 using a forged passport pur- for International Peace, a private policy The national vote, scheduled for ported to have been issued by Panama? research center in Washington. Ukraine,” that state and government offi- October 31, has already caused an inter- cials were working to make mass media Further, the prosecutors point to Mr. Dr. Aslund said he has little sympathy national stir after several media outlets “clear, open and accessible to all.” Lazarenko’s conviction, in absentia, by a for President Kuchma’s potential embar- were forced to shut down in Kyiv in the “Evidence of the fact that we are mov- Swiss court four years ago on similar rassment. At the time Mr. Kuchma last months, two by order of Ukrainian ing in the right direction is the decree by charges, for which he received an 18- appointed Lazarenko as his prime minis- courts. In addition, a U.S.-sponsored the president of Ukraine, supported today month suspended sentence. ter, Dr. Aslund says, Mr. Lazarenko was radio news agency, Radio Liberty, was by the Verkhovna Rada,” explained Mr. According to some estimates, Mr. widely perceived in Ukraine as the most taken off the air twice in the same time Lazarenko stole perhaps as much as $1 Chyzh. corrupt man in the country. period, directly affected by the changes Mr. Chyzh had called for a govern- billion in Ukraine a decade ago when Dr. Aslund said Mr. Kuchma’s only made in the status of two Kyiv radio sta- industries once owned by the old Soviet ment ban on inspections of the mass excuse for making the appointment tions. Also, Channel 5, a nationwide media by state agencies on March 12, state were being privatized. President would be that he had no choice, given Ukrainian television network, has alleged Leonid Kuchma appointed him prime after the Verkhovna Rada had rejected a Mr. Lazarenko’s great influence at that that tax police have harassed it recently bill on the same matter. After President minister in 1996, but fired him a year time. And yet, Dr. Aslund says, President and that its signal has been tampered later when Mr. Lazarenko decided to Kuchma did have the power to dismiss with. (Continued on page 22) challenge Mr. Kuchma for the presidency. Mr. Lazarenko in 1997. Mr. Lazarenko sought asylum in the “There’s no excuse for Kuchma. Here United States in 1999, saying that he had he appoints the man who’s considered been subject to three assassination attempts the most corrupt man of the land [as] in Europe. But President Kuchma’s govern- prime minister, and [this perception was Constitutional Court ruling approves ment accused Mr. Lazarenko of embez- present] before Mr. Lazarenko became zling money from Ukraine. In the mean- prime minister,” Dr. Aslund said. time, U.S. law enforcement officials said Dr. Aslund said he is less certain about controversialby Roman Woronowycz politicalbe resubmitted reform for a year bill, as well as stip- they had evidence of Mr. Lazarenko’s the outcome of the trial. The judge in the Kyiv Press Bureau ulates that the Verkhovna Rada cannot money-laundering. case has ruled that prosecutors must first amend a provision of the Constitution KYIV – Ukraine’s Constitutional Court Mr. Lazarenko was subsequently arrest- prove that Mr. Lazarenko got his millions more than once during its mandate. ed and jailed in a U.S. federal prison. He ruled on March 18 that a controversial polit- Eighteen justices sit on the judicial illegally in Ukraine. Only then can they ical reform bill recently pushed through was released a year ago after posting $86 try to prove the money-laundering charge. panel of the country’s highest constitu- million in bail. He is now under 24-hour Parliament for preliminary approval by the tional body. The president appoints six surveillance to ensure that he does not try (Continued on page 23) majority coalition did not violate provisions justices, the government six and the within the Constitution of Ukraine. Parliament six. The court approved the wording of the The political reforms foreseen in the bill by a 14-3 vote. If approved in a second draft legislation call for the Verkhovna Rada Two Ukrainian citizens killed, reading by a two-thirds parliamentary vote to have its term extended from four to five during this legislative term, it would put years, to bring it in line with the presidential more power in the hands of the Verkhovna term of office. It authorizes the Parliament three injured in Madrid explosions Rada and reduce the role of the president, to form a majority coalition, which would merely months before presidential elections. then elect a prime minister who would form by Roman Woronowycz tives as prime suspects in the case. The court’s ruling stated that the draft Kyiv Press Bureau Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs a government and appoint local and region- legislation did not violate Articles 157 al authorities. It cedes a good portion of confirmed on March 18 that the dead and 158 of Ukraine’s Constitution. It KYIV – Two Ukrainians perished and Ukrainians were a 56-year-old male and presidential authority to the prime minister. three others were injured in the explo- noted that there were certain inconsisten- The bill instructs that the law should a 47-year-old male. Foreign Affairs cies in the draft legislation as a whole sions that shook Madrid’s train stations become effective within four months. Ministry spokesman Markian Lubkivskyi and as it related to elements of the on March 12. Some of the Ukrainian vic- Opposition leaders in the Verkhovna would not identify the dead individuals. Constitution. The court concluded, how- tims were illegal immigrants who had Rada have said that the two parliamen- “We are not naming them at the ever, that it “was not authorized to rule traveled to Spain in search of work. tary floor votes in which a majority requests of the families,” explained Mr. on these matters, inasmuch as they did The victims were among the 201 dead voiced approval for the legislation were Lubkivskyi. not change or limit individual or citizen and nearly 1,500 injured as a result of 10 procedurally illegal. He added that the remains of the dead rights and liberties; were not aimed to separate blasts at three different train sta- The Our Ukraine and Yulia Tymoshenko or injured victims had not been returned liquidate independence or to violate the tions that shook the Spanish capital city. blocs have said that during the first vote, to Ukraine, as yet, and that the family territorial integrity of Ukraine,” as stipu- held December 24, 2003, the hand vote that While police investigators had at first members of only one victim were in lated in Article 157. Article 158 states resulted after they forcibly stopped an elec- suspected Basque separatists from the Madrid to identify the body. Mr. that any draft bill that involves amend- tronic vote did not show a majority. terrorist organization ETA, suspicions ments to the Constitution and is rejected have now centered on Al Qaeda opera- (Continued on page 22) after discussion by the Parliament cannot (Continued on page 23) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 2004 No. 12

ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFSNEWSBRIEFS International broadcasters react Symonenko wants Albright banned UNIAN reported. The resolution also calls on Ukraine to ensure transparent to closing of Radio Kontynent KYIV – Petro Symonenko told jour- and democratic presidential elections in nalists on March 11 that Madeleine K. October. The document has no binding by Askold Krushelnycky mass media. We must understand that the Albright, U.S. secretary of state in 1997- impact on the policies of individual RFE/RL Belarus and Ukraine Report Ukrainian government is preparing not 2001, should be declared persona non European Union members. (RFE/RL for elections but for the appointment of grata in Ukraine, Interfax reported. “She Newsline) Ukrainian police on March 3 entered the next president of Ukraine, the next is a threat to Ukraine,” Mr. Symonenko the Kyiv building of Radio Kontynent Kuchma, and to this end, they are closing said, referring to her article “How To Kuchma halts audits in media sector and, while the station was on the air, con- Help Ukraine Vote,” published in The down all independent media,” Mr. KYIV – President Leonid Kuchma fiscated its transmitter, thus shutting Lutsenko said. New York Times on March 8. “If the down its broadcasts. [2004 presidential] elections take place has instructed the Procurator-General’s The closure comes a month after Office, Internal Affairs Ministry, State Radio Kontynent was often critical of another Ukrainian station, Radio Dovira, in the way we do not want them to, we the government of Ukrainian President will close all foreign accounts of natural Tax Administration and Emergency announced it was stopping broadcasts of Situations Ministry to impose a morato- Leonid Kuchma. It also broadcast Radio Liberty programs on its FM chan- and legal persons,” Mr. Symonenko mis- Ukrainian-language programs by the quoted Ms. Albright as writing. “This is rium on audits and financial inspections nels, shortly after a Kuchma supporter among media enterprises during the BBC, Voice of America, Deutsche Welle took control of the station. unprecedented impudence, and simply and, since February 28, Radio Liberty. boorish behavior with regard to upcoming presidential-election cam- Some of the mass media in Ukraine paign in Ukraine, UNIAN reported on The Ukrainian agency that allots radio are directly owned by the state; most out- Ukraine.” In fact, Ms. Albright wrote: “If, however, the elections are fraudulent, March 16. President Kuchma reportedly frequencies to broadcasters, lets are owned by private entrepreneurs Ukraine’s leaders should know that their took the step following a request by the Ukrchastotnahlyad, said Radio loyal to President Kuchma or by those entry into Western institutions will slow Ukrainian Association of Network Kontynent’s license to broadcast on its seen as too intimidated to annoy the gov- FM frequency had expired. The agency’s and that their own bank accounts and Broadcasting. Earlier this month, the ernment. Opposition politicians, thus, Verkhovna Rada voted down a resolu- deputy director, Pavlo Slobodyanyuk, visa privileges will be jeopardized. The have little chance to voice their opinions. tion sponsored by opposition deputies said Radio Kontynent has been in viola- same should hold true if Mr. [President Western broadcasters have contracts that sought to call on the Cabinet of tion of statutes for more than a year for Leonid] Kuchma’s faction manipulates with Ukrainian FM stations to use their Ministers to ensure the unobstructed broadcasting on its bandwidth without a the Constitution to its own advantage.” channels for an agreed number of hours functioning of the media during the 2004 license. (RFE/RL Newsline) each day, due to FM’s clearer signal and election campaign, including the intro- Opposition politicians say the move accessibility. Because of the Radio Yushchenko outpaces Yanukovych duction of a moratorium on media appears to be yet another attempt to stifle Dovira episode, Radio Liberty had been checks by authorities. (RFE/RL free media ahead of presidential elections KYIV – The Oleksander Razumkov looking for FM broadcasters to transmit Newsline) in October. One of those is Socialist its programs. It began using Radio Center for Economic and Political Party lawmaker Yurii Lutsenko, who Kontynent’s FM channel on February 28. Studies found in a poll conducted among Communists want troops out of Iraq secured the release of three Radio Radio Liberty and the BBC are still 2,012 voters earlier this month that 22.3 Kontynent staff who were detained on broadcasting to Ukraine using AM and percent of respondents would vote for KYIV – Communist Party leader Petro March 3 without being charged. shortwave signals. Our Ukraine leader Viktor Yushchenko Symonenko called on the Verkhovna “Today, we’re witnessing the final RFE/RL President Thomas Dine while 13.2 percent would back Prime Rada on March 16 to pass a bill on the destruction of freedom of speech. They issued a statement in which he sharply Minister Viktor Yanukovych as candi- withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from dates in a presidential election, Interfax are shutting not just the opposition, I criticized the closure of Radio Iraq, UNIAN reported. Referring to last reported on March 12. The poll also con- emphasize, but any independent forms of Kontynent. “We at Radio Free week’s terrorist attacks in Madrid, Mr. cluded that Communist Party leader Europe/Radio Liberty are angry and out- Symonenko argued that such a bill is Petro Symonenko would be supported by raged by this blatant act in suppressing necessary to end the “state of war” that Askold Krushelnycky is an RFE/RL 11.6 percent of Ukrainians; Socialist Ukraine is in and to prevent any possible correspondent based in Prague. (Continued on page 16) Party leader Oleksander Moroz by 6.8 terrorist retaliation against Ukraine. A percent; Yulia Tymoshenko by 4.4 per- similar appeal to the Verkhovna Rada cent; Natalia Vitrenko by 3.1 percent; was made by National Deputy Yurii Ukrainian civic leaders cite threat Serhii Tyhypko by 2.8 percent; Viktor Lutsenko of the Socialist Party. Prime Medvedchuk by 2.2 percent; Volodymyr Minister Viktor Yanukovych, who spoke Lytvyn by 2 percent; and Yevhen in Parliament the same day, said he is to integrity of election process Marchuk by 1.1 percent. According to “displeased” with the presence of the survey, 9.2 percent of voters would Ukrainian soldiers in Iraq, but evaded an Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty he concluded. vote against all candidates, another 13.6 unambiguous declaration over whether Ihor Kohut, secretary of the New percent found it difficult to say, and 7.7 he would support their pullout from that WASHINGTON – Growing govern- Choice 2004 Coalition, called for better percent declared that they would not country. Ukraine sent some 1,600 troops ment pressure on the media and non gov- coordination of effort by NGOs and their vote. (RFE/RL Newsline) to Iraq, where they are part of the Polish- ernmental organizations (NGOs) in financial sponsors, citing the measured Europe concerned about Ukraine’s media led international division. (RFE/RL Ukraine is threatening the integrity of the success of the Committee of Voters of Newsline) election process, according to a group of Ukraine in the 2002 parliamentary elec- BRUSSELS – The European Ukrainian civic leaders visiting the tions, where the NGO coalition used a Parliament adopted a resolution on Lazarenko goes on trial in U.S. United States. good division of labor to pursue both March 11 expressing concern about SAN FRANCISCO – Former Speaking to a recent RFE/RL audi- civic education projects as well as moni- Ukraine’s recent clampdown on media ence, the group of civic leaders said the toring of the elections. Ukrainian Prime Minister Pavlo and specifically the recent court decision Lazarenko (1996-1997) went on trial in a upcoming presidential elections in He said it wasn’t yet clear if the com- to shut down the opposition newspaper Ukraine, due in October, were important ing presidential elections in October will San Francisco court on March 15 on Silski Visti, the closure of the FM station charges that he laundered upwards of $114 not just to Ukraine’s development but the be open, because of the pressure that has Kontynent and a campaign against the entire post-Soviet space. Hryhorii been exerted against the media, as well independent Channel 5 Television, (Continued on page 17) Nemyria, chairman of the International as a new parliamentary investigation of Renaissance Foundation and director of NGOs. He predicted that monitoring of the Center for European and International the campaign and election will be even Studies, said that if institutions such as more important than in 2002, because of FOUNDED 1933 the European Union, Council of Europe the state of the media in Ukraine today. HE KRAINIAN EEKLY and Western governments do not protest Oleksander Chernenko, deputy direc- TAn English-languageU newspaperW published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., the narrowing of public debate and elec- tor of the Committee of Voters of a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. 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WFUWO plays active role during 48th Session FOR THE RECORD: UWC statement of the U.N. Commission on the Status of Women on trafficking of Ukrainian women by Marta Kichorowska-Kebalo Organizations, World Information Transfer and the NGO Committee on Health and The statement below was submitted the radar screen. Today, they represent UNITED NATIONS – The 48th Session Communications. by the Ukrainian World Congress to more than 25 percent of the (slave) of the United Nations Commission on the Dr. Christine Durbak, the founder and the 48th Session of the United Nations trade.” Status of Women (CSW) was under way in chair of World Information Transfer, wel- Commission on the Status of Women, According to these studies, Ukraine New York City on March 1-12. This year’s comed those attending the session – an held at the U.N. Headquarters in New is one of the largest sources for slave CSW is devoted to the double theme of audience of approximately 50 listeners that York on March 1-12. The statement is traders: “Women’s Equal Participation in Conflict filled to capacity the room in the Church dated March 8. • Ukrainian women are the largest Prevention, Management and Conflict Center at 777 U.N. Plaza on Monday, group trafficked in Turkey; Resolution” and “The Role of Men and March 1. The Ukrainian World Congress • Ukrainian women are the second Boys in Achieving Gender Equality.” Dr. Durbak introduced the leadership of (UWC), established in 1967, is a glob- largest group outside U.S. military bases in Korea; The World Federation of Ukrainian the sponsor NGOs and in her opening al organization representing Ukrainian • Women from CIS countries com- Women’s Organizations (WFUWO), which remarks established the connection between communities outside Ukraine with prise 70 percent of trafficking in Israel; has consultative status to the U.N. the panel’s topic and the themes of CSW affiliates in some 30 countries, includ- • Ukrainian women constitute the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), 2004, emphasizing the dual need for ing Argentina, Armenia, Australia, participated in the session. Because the Belgium, Brazil, Canada, the Czech largest foreign group trafficked in the research and for multi-directed outreach Netherlands; WFUWO watches the work of the CSW programs, including media involvement in Republic, Estonia, France, Georgia, Commission closely, WFUWO President Germany, Greece, Hungary, • 70 percent of Ukrainian women in propagation of the growing awareness of Poland were trafficked; Marika Szkambara and her assistant, Anne the shared responsibility both men and Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Latvia, Moldova, Poland, Romania, the • women from Central, East Europe Szepetyk, traveled to New York from women must take in controlling the spread Russian Federation, Serbia and and CIS countries constitute 80 percent Toronto to participate in the conference and of the epidemic. Montenegro, Switzerland, the United of trafficking in Germany. to meet with WFUWO’s United Nations The panel moderator was Dr. Edward Kingdom, the United States, Other large markets for the slave representation, whose coordinator is Nadia Emery, a psychoanalyst of the department of Uzbekistan as well as associates in trade in Ukrainians include: Greece, Shmigel. This year the WFUWO’s U.N. psychology, Harvard Medical School, who Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, Italy, Spain, Yugoslavia, representation co-sponsored a panel discus- is a U.N. representative for Dr. Durbak’s Bulgaria, Croatia, Italy, Portugal, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, the sion focusing on the link between gender WIT and also senior partner of the NGO issues and the continuing spread of the Slovakia, Spain and Portugal. Czech Republic, Croatia, the United Ethical Futures. At last year’s UN/DPI/NGO In 2003 the UWC was registered as Arab Emirates, Syria, China, Canada HIV/AIDS epidemic as one of the many conference (September 9, 2003), Dr. Emery side events offered as part of the pro- an NGO in consultative status with and Japan. spoke in another panel organized by This relatively new and huge dimen- grammed conference schedule. ECOSOC. Over the course of recent WFUWO (cosponsored by WFUWO, the sion of the international slave trade The panel titled “Getting the Message: months the UWC has followed closely National Association of Negro Business and should be accorded the requisite atten- Evolving Responsibility of Men and Boys the activities of relevant United Professional Women’s Clubs, the National Nations bodies, regional and global tion and resources by the international in HIV-AIDS Prevention” was sponsored Council of Women and World Information community. Clearly, existing relevant by three NGOs with consultative status to governmental institutions and non- Transfer). During that panel, titled “AIDS on governmental organizations on issues United Nations Conventions constitute ECOSOC or DPI at the U.N.: the World formidable international instruments, Federation of Ukrainian Women’s (Continued on page 15) of concern. In this regard, the international slave including the 1949 United Nations trade is among the most acute global Convention for the Suppression of the issues confronting Ukrainians. The pro- Traffic in Persons and the Exploitation found impact of the slave trade on of the Prostitution of Others and the OPIC announces new project Ukrainians is confirmed by Oleksander United Nations Convention Against Dolzhenkov, deputy rector for scholarly Transnational Organized Crime, research at the Institute of Law of the including the Protocol to Prevent, in Ukraine, urges economic reforms Odesa University, who recently report- Suppress, and Punish the Trafficking Embassy of the United States parties conclude by January 1, 2005, an of Persons, Especially Women and agreement to settle an insurance claim on ed that “more than 400,000 Ukrainian KYIV – Dr. Peter Watson, president and Children. an OPIC-supported project in Ukraine. women are currently being held abroad CEO of the Overseas Private Investment It is appropriate that the Protocol on OPIC had stopped providing support for in sex slavery.” Corporation (OPIC), on March 12 For its part, the International Trafficking is within the context of the projects in Ukraine in 1999 because of the Convention Against Transnational announced OPIC’s first new project in Organization for Migration (IOM) put claim. Organized Crime as the international Ukraine in five years, and said U.S. private the figure at 500,000 Ukrainian women In the new project, OPIC will provide slave trade is a highly organized crimi- sector investment in the country would being trafficked to the West. Other insurance to Hansen Inc., of Pittsburgh, for nal industry that generates over $20 increase once Ukraine had resolved out- researchers have confirmed that the the manufacture of railroad freight car sus- billion (U.S.) and that recognizes nei- standing investment disputes involving number of Ukrainian women and girls pension systems, including friction wedges, ther national boundaries or norms. The American companies. who are victims of the slave trade is side bearings and center bowl liners, to be UWC looks forward to and will work At a signing ceremony witnessed by staggering. sold primarily in Ukraine, and potentially towards the early ratification of the Ukrainian government officials, Dr. Watson A report on “Trafficking in Women in Russia. The OPIC insurance will also Protocol on Trafficking by the govern- announced that OPIC would provide $3.8 from Ukraine” prepared by Donna M. cover the lease of Hansen’s manufacturing ments that have as yet not done so. million in political risk insurance to a U.S. Hughes of the University of Rhode small business involved in a joint venture equipment and use of its patented technolo- Equally important are international Island and Tatyana Denisova of instruments on the protection of chil- that will manufacture suspension systems gy. Zaporizhia State University states: for railroad freight cars in Ukraine. The “This project will help to diversify dren, including the prevention of traf- “From 1995 to 2000, approximately ficking in children promulgated by the project will provide substantial benefits to Ukraine’s economy, which relies greatly on 400,000 women under the age of 30 ILO and UNICEF. Indeed, an alarming the Ukrainian economy, which relies on heavy industry, by supporting sectors such left Ukraine. Trafficking of women and proportion of the slave trade in both its rail system and heavy industry. as agriculture,” Dr. Watson said. “OPIC is children for sexual exploitation is a Ukrainians is of girls under the age of “Today’s signing sends a message to pleased to work with a U.S. small business serious problem in Ukraine affecting 18 with a significant number as young potential U.S. investors that Ukraine has to bring these important developmental hundreds of thousands of victims and as 12 and 13 years old. resolved to be a good partner to American benefits to the people of Ukraine.” their families.” In this regard as well, the UWC wel- companies interested in doing business in OPIC was established as an agency of In his investigative study “The comes the recent statement by the this resource-rich nation. Both the the U.S. government in 1971. It helps U.S. Natashas: The New Global Sex Trade,” NATO ambassadors of the United Ukrainian people and American businesses businesses invest overseas, fosters econom- published by Viking Canada, Canadian States and Norway who pledged to stand to benefit from this development,” ic development in new and emerging mar- journalist Victor Malarek exposes the promote a NATO-wide policy to coor- said Dr. Watson. kets, complements the private sector in new international crime networks that dinate the efforts of the 46 countries in “Continued OPIC activity in Ukraine is managing risks associated with foreign run the slave trade industry in the the alliance’s Euro-Atlantic Partnership conditional upon prompt settlement of out- direct investment and supports U.S. foreign countries of the former Soviet Union, Council to, inter alia, pursue evidence standing disputes with U.S. companies. By policy. Because OPIC charges market- selling and buying women and girls based fees for its products, it operates on a of trafficking in persons and help host resolving these disputes and committing from Ukraine and other countries in countries to investigate human traffick- itself irrevocably to economic reforms, the self-sustaining basis at no net cost to tax- the region. payers. ing, to prohibit military personnel and Ukrainian government will only improve Mr. Malarek underscores the need civilian service contract employee par- OPIC’s political risk insurance and its international standing as an attractive for additional attention by the interna- ticipation in activities that support or financing help U.S. businesses of all sizes destination for foreign investment. Once tional community to their plight: “Over promote human trafficking and impose invest in more than 150 emerging markets settlement is achieved, OPIC looks forward the past three decades the world has penalties on contractors who fail to and developing nations worldwide. Over to working with Ukrainian businesses and witnessed four distinct waves of traf- monitor their employees’ conduct. the agency’s 32-year history, OPIC has the Ukrainian government, and expanding ficking for sexual exploitation. This Similarly, the European Union and our activity in the country,” he added. supported $150 billion worth of invest- latest traffic from Eastern and Central other regional governmental entities Dr. Watson noted that OPIC and the ments that have helped developing coun- Europe has been dubbed ‘the Fourth have professed their determination to government of Ukraine on December 8, tries to generate more than 690,000 host- Wave,’ and the speed and proportion country jobs. OPIC projects have also gen- 2003, signed a memorandum of under- are truly staggering. Just a decade ago, (Continued on page 19) standing enabling OPIC to resume activity erated $66 billion in U.S. exports and creat- these women didn’t even register on in the country, with a stipulation that the ed more than 257,000 American jobs. Organizer (branch) Members Amount of Organized Insurance Brodyn, Christine (27) 18 $ 292,000 Pylypiak, Myron (496) 15 $ 158,000 Streletsky,Lubov (10) 14 $ 388,000 Hawryluk, Joseph B (360) 14 $ 517,000 Gabos Jr.,Charles W (G.A.) 11 $ 229,203 Bilchuk, Nina (70) 10 $ 357,999 Hawrysz, Stefan (83) 10 $ 180,000 Lysko, Martha (15) 8 $ 350,000 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY,Matiash, MARCH Eli 21, (120) 2004 8 $ 45,000No. 12 Woch, Steven (171) 7 $ 57,000 Horbaty, Gloria (414) 7 $ 305,000 Shewchuk, Paul (13) 7 $ 70,000 HE KRAINIAN ATIONALStorey, WilliamSSOCIATION P (G.A.) 6 $ORUM 74,846 T U N Staruch,A Longin (172) 6 F$ 60,000 Hawryluk, Stephanie (88) 6 $ 30,000 Komichak, Jaroslawa (96) 5 $ 110,000 2003 UNA organizing results Shumylo, Lyubov (10) 5 $ 35,000 by Christine E. Kozak amount of $5,455,047. This is the Kaploun, Valia (269) 5 $ 70,000 UNA National Secretary amount that will eventually be paid out to beneficiaries as death benefits. Kuzio, Myron (277) 5 $ 40,000 PARSIPANNY, N.J. – Every year, The The annual premium resulting from the Chabon, Joseph (242) 5 $ 42,000 Ukrainian National Association recog- sale of these 286 policies is $200,297.61. Groch, Myron (461) 4 $ 60,000 nizes and awards those individuals who The successful sale of UNA’s Premier have achieved a certain level of excel- Life is the catalyst for the increase in the Trytjak, Oksana (25) 4 $ 186,999 lence in selling UNA life insurance prod- UNA’s new business premium income for Grabinski, James (G.A.) 4 $ 420,000 ucts. The products sold by the UNA are 2003. Premier Life is a variation on a life Sarachmon, Irene V.(206) 4 $ 20,000 simple, straightforward and uncomplicat- insurance product that pays dividends in ed. Each UNA product has excellent com- return for a slightly higher premium. The Fill, Nicholas (13) 4 $ 30,000 petitive premiums that do not increase dividends are used to purchase additional Diakiwsky, Nicholas (161) 4 $ 38,000 during the life of your policy. paid-up insurance, thereby increasing the Turko, Michael S. (63) 4 $ 35,000 UNA life insurance products have an value of your insurance systematically added benefit, in that life insurance is not and automatically. Bobeczko, Nicholas (102) 4 $ 20,000 taxable. Therefore, life insurance can Likewise, the issue of UNA’s annuities Oscislawski, Eugene (234) 4 $ 100,000 help ensure that more of your assets go to for year 2003 was the most successful Stuban,Myron Frank Pylypiak F.(67) 4 Joseph$ Hawryluk 40,000 your heirs. Since your beneficiaries do since the UNA began selling annuities in Dziuba, Christine (367) 3 $ 25,000 not have to pay any taxes on the death 1990. Due to the UNA’s excellent interest Branch 496 secretary; Joseph Hawryluk, professional sales agent. The UNA would benefit they receive, the use of life insur- rates, and the addition of short-term annu- BranchPishko, 360 secretary Olga (338), Buffalo district like to acknowledge3 $ and thank 30,000 these five ance can help reduce the size of your tax- ities, the UNA issued 152 annuities for a chairmanGulycz, and Eugene member (12) of the UNA individuals3 for doing$ an outstanding 20,000 job able estate and provide funds for the fed- total of $2,411,674 in collected premiums. GeneralSavasta, Assembly; Guy (G.A.)Lubov Streletsky, and for 3their dedication$ to210,000 the UNA. eral estate taxes that must be paid. The UNA is happy to announce the Branch 10 secretary; Steven Woch, UNA The UNA measures producer success The year 2003 saw an increase in new names of the UNA’s top five producers professionalPryszlak, sales Nicholas agent; and (45) Christine 3 $ 60,000 business by 286 policies for a total face for year 2003 overall: Myron Pylypiak, Brodyn,Tatunchak, Branch 27 Omelan secretary and(388) UNA 3(Continued$ on page 15,000 5) Maryniuk, Andrew (388) 3 $ 15,000 2003 UNA ORGANIZING RESULTSDolnycky, BY Alexandra MEMBERSHIP (434) 3 $ 15,000 Oseredczuk, Olga (37) 2 $ 20,000 Organizer (branch) Members Amount of Serba, Peter (173) 2 $ 10,000 Organized Insurance Heim, Helen (121) 2 $ 50,000 Brodyn, Christine (27) 18 $ 292,000 Luszczak, Myron (379) 2 $ 10,000 Pylypiak, Myron (496) 15 $ 158,000 Podoliuk, Bohdan A.(327) 2 $ 10,000 Streletsky,Lubov (10) 14 $ 388,000 Bodnar, Lew (131) 2 $ 100,000 Hawryluk, Joseph B (360) 14 $ 517,000 Welhasch, Stephan (171) 2 $ 75,000 Gabos Jr.,Charles W (G.A.) 11 $ 229,203 Boland, Genet H.(409) 2 $ 10,000 Bilchuk, Nina (70) 10 $ 357,999 Auria, Rodney (G.A.) 2 $ 15,000 Hawrysz, Stefan (83) 10 $ 180,000 Sweryda, Mary(343) 2 $ 10,000 Lysko, Martha (15) 8 $ 350,000 Holubec, Zenon M.(358) 2 $ 50,000 Matiash, Eli (120) 8 $ 45,000 Martynenko, Mychajlo(245) 1 $ 10,000 Woch, Steven (171) 7 $ 57,000 Pokladok, Orest (171) 1 $ 4,000 Horbaty, Gloria (414) 7 $ 305,000 Hawrylciw, Peter (253) 1 $ 5,000 Shewchuk, Paul (13) 7 $ 70,000 Shuya, Natalie (452) 1 $ 5,000 Storey, William P (G.A.) 6 $ 74,846 Kovalchuk, John (10) 1 $ 5,000 Staruch, Longin (172) 6 $ 60,000 Cresina, Julia H.(382) 1 $ 6,000 Hawryluk, Stephanie (88) 6 $ 30,000 Honchar, Angela (481) 1 $ 50,000 Komichak, Jaroslawa (96) 5 $ 110,000 Banach, Joseph (171) 1 $ 5,000 Shumylo, Lyubov (10) 5 $ 35,000 Szmagala Jr.,Taras (358) 1 $ 10,000 Kaploun, Valia (269) 5 $ 70,000 Iwanciw, Eugene (15) 1 $ 100,000 Kuzio, Myron (277) 5 $ 40,000 Pashen, Gloria (125) 1 $ 10,000 Chabon, Joseph (242) 5 $ 42,000 Borovitcky, Annabelle (230) 1 $ 3,000 Groch, Myron (461) 4 $ 60,000 Cizdyn, Marianna (55) 1 $ 3,000 Trytjak, Oksana (25) 4 $ 186,999 Stefuryn, Gisela (169) 1 $ 3,000 Grabinski, James (G.A.) 4 $ 420,000 Fedorijczuk, George B.(162) 1 $ 5,000 Sarachmon, Irene V.(206) 4 $ 20,000 Kotch, Joyce (39) 1 $ 5,000 Fill, Nicholas (13) 4 $ 30,000 Salabay, Nadia (155) 1 $ 5,000 Diakiwsky, Nicholas (161) 4 $ 38,000 Karkoc, Michael (345) 1 $ 5,000 Turko, Michael S. (63) 4 $ 35,000 Moroz, Tekla (465) 1 $ 5,000 Bobeczko, Nicholas (102) 4 $ 20,000 Shean, Michael (113) 1 $ 5,000 Oscislawski, Eugene (234) 4 $ 100,000 Kuropas, Roman J.(20) 1 $ 10,000 Stuban, Frank F.(67) 4 $ 40,000 Prociuk, Ulana (397) 1 $ 5,000 Dziuba, Christine (367) 3 $ 25,000 Denysiuk, Mykola (487) 1 $ 5,000 Pishko, Olga (338) 3 $ 30,000 Kujdych, Iwan (331) 1 $ 5,000 Gulycz, Eugene (12) 3 $ 20,000 Hentosh, Marguerite (305) 1 $ 5,000 Savasta, Guy (G.A.) 3 $ 210,000 Scholtis, Bonnie L.(164) 1 $ 25,000 Pryszlak, Nicholas (45) 3 $ 60,000 Burij, Anna (402) 1 $ 25,000 Tatunchak, Omelan (388) 3 $ 15,000 Olenchuk, Alice (112) 1 $ 5,000 Maryniuk, Andrew (388) 3 $ 15,000 Dolnycky, Alexandra (434) 3 $ 15,000 Total 286 $ 5,445,047 Oseredczuk, Olga (37) 2 $ 20,000 Serba, Peter (173) 2 $ 10,000 Heim, Helen (121) 2 $ 50,000 Luszczak, Myron (379) 2 $ 10,000 Podoliuk, Bohdan A.(327) 2 $ 10,000 Bodnar, Lew (131) 2 $ 100,000 Welhasch, Stephan (171) 2 $ 75,000 Boland, Genet H.(409) 2 $ 10,000 Auria, Rodney (G.A.) 2 $ 15,000 Sweryda, Mary(343) 2 $ 10,000 Holubec, Zenon M.(358) 2 $ 50,000 Martynenko, Mychajlo(245) 1 $ 10,000 Pokladok, Orest (171) 1 $ 4,000 Hawrylciw, Peter (253) 1 $ 5,000 Shuya, Natalie (452) 1 $ 5,000 Kovalchuk, John (10) 1 $ 5,000 Cresina, Julia H.(382) 1 $ 6,000 Honchar, Angela (481) 1 $ 50,000 Banach, Joseph (171) 1 $ 5,000 Szmagala Jr.,Taras (358) 1 $ 10,000 Iwanciw, Eugene (15) 1 $ 100,000 Pashen, Gloria (125) 1 $ 10,000 Borovitcky, Annabelle (230) 1 $ 3,000 Cizdyn, Marianna (55) 1 $ 3,000 Stefuryn, Gisela (169) 1 $ 3,000 Fedorijczuk, George B.(162) 1 $ 5,000 Kotch, Joyce (39) 1 $ 5,000 Salabay, Nadia (155) 1 $ 5,000 Karkoc, Michael (345) 1 $ 5,000 Moroz, Tekla (465) 1 $ 5,000 Shean, Michael (113) 1 $ 5,000 Kuropas, Roman J.(20) 1 $ 10,000 Prociuk, Ulana (397) 1 $ 5,000 Denysiuk, Mykola (487) 1 $ 5,000 Kujdych, Iwan (331) 1 $ 5,000 Hentosh, Marguerite (305) 1 $ 5,000 Scholtis, Bonnie L.(164) 1 $ 25,000 Burij, Anna (402) 1 $ 25,000 Olenchuk, Alice (112) 1 $ 5,000

Total 286 $ 5,445,047 No. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 2004 5

THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM

2003 "CLUB OF UNA BUILDERS" (enrollment of 10 to 24 new members)

Branch Members Insurance amount sold Brodyn, Christine 15 18 $ 292,000 Pylypiak, Myron 496 15 $ 158,000 Streletsky, Lubov 10 14 $ 3 88,000 Hawryluk, Joseph 360 14 $ 517,000 Hawrysz, Stefan 83 10 $ 1 80,000 Bilchuk, Nina 10 $ 357,999

2003 "CLUB OF DEDICATED UNA'ers" (enrollment of 5 to 9 new members)

Branch Members Lysko, Martha 15 8 $ 350,000 Lubov Streletsky Christine Brodyn Matiash, Eli 120 8 $ 45,000 single premium + $4,850.43 annual pre- Woch, Steven 7 $ 57,000 2003 UNA... mium); Ms. Streletsky, $10,811.62 total Horbaty, Gloria 414 7 $ 305,000 (Continued from page 4) ($6,665.00 single premium + $4146.62 Shewchuk, Paul 13 7 $ 70,000 by various criteria: total of face amount annual premium); Mr. Woch $11,790.60 Staruch, Longin 172 6 $ 60,000 sold, amount of annual premium and sin- total ($11,142,00 single premium + Hawryluk, Stephanie 88 6 $ 30,000 gle premium, and number of policies $647.60 annual premium); Ms. Brodyn Komichak, Jaroslawa 96 5 $ 110,000 issued. The following five individuals (27) $14,130.05 total ($13,130.05 single Shumylo, Lyubov 10 5 $ 35,000 had the most policies issued: Ms. premium + $449.05 annual premium). Kaploun, Valia 269 5 $ 70,000 Brodyn, 18 policies; Mr. Pylypiak, 15 Thank you to all UNA secretaries and Kuzio, Myron 277 5 $ 40,000 policies; Ms. Streletsky, 14 policies; Mr. organizers for their hard work and dedica- Chabon, Joseph 242 5 $ 42,000 Hawryluk, 14 policies; and Nina Bilchuk, tion to their families, our community and 10 policies. the UNA. It is through your efforts and The highest amount of insurance or those of others before you that we are able 2003 Achieved Membership by District death benefit was sold by: Mr. Hawryluk, to celebrate the UNA’s 110th anniversary. $517,000; Ms. Streletsky, $388,000; Ms. I challenge all UNA secretaries and Bilchuk, $357,999; Martha Lysko, organizers to go out into their communi- New Percentage Total $350,000; and Gloria Horbaty, $305,000. ties and help ensure the UNA for future The top honors for the most annual generations, by insuring their family District Quota Members Attained Insurance premium collected went to: Myron members, friends and communities. We Pylypiak, $6,389.44 (annual premium); need you. We need your help, and we Albany 32 18 56.25 $ 230,000.00 Mr. Hawryluk, $5,570.43 total ($720.00 need your commitment. Allentown 30 0 0 $ - Baltimore 20 9 45 $ 153,000.00 Boston 10 0 0 $ - 2003 BEST ORGANIZERS Buffalo 17 14 82.35 $ 517,000.00 By Annual and Single Premiums Central NJ 30 5 16.67 $ 130,000.00 Chlcago 15 6 40 $ 125,000.00 Branch # of Members Annual Prem Single Prem Total Cleveland 25 8 32 $ 85,000.00 Pylypiak, Myron 496 15 $6,389.44 $6,389.44 Connecticut 40 20 50 $ 410,000.00 Hawryluk, Joseph 360 14 $4,850.43 $720.00 $5,570.43 Streletsky, Lubov 10 14 $4,146.62 $6,665.00 $10,811.62 Detroit 50 3 6 $ 20,000.00 Woch, Steven 7 $647.60 $11,143.00 $11,790.60 Minneapolis 10 2 20 $ 10,000.00 Brodyn, Christine 27 18 $449.05 $13,681.00 $14,130.05 Montreal 15 4 26.67 $ 20,000.00 New York 95 11 11.58 $ 445,000.00 Niagara 7 5 71.43 $ 65,000.00 Northern NJ 100 41 41 $ 1,023,999.00 Philadelphia 140 40 28.57 $ 707,000.00 Pittsburgh 32 48 150 $ 821,049.00 UNA Seniors schedule Rochester 18 6 33.33 $ 38,000.00 Shamokin 45 9 20 $ 84,000.00 30thby Annaconference Chopek on at the agenda Soyuzivka are: discussions on cur- Syracuse 35 3 8.57 $ 55,000.00 rent events in Ukraine, talks on matters Toronto 23 2 8.7 $ 50,000.00 LOS ALAMOS, N.M. – The 30th of interest to seniors (medical and Various 60 22 36.67 $ 387,999.00 annual Conference of UNA Seniors will Wilkes Barre 25 4 16 $ 38,000.00 take place at Soyuzivka from June 13 to legal), travel talks and slides, Winnipeg 5 0 0 $ - 18. We urge you to attend, and bring a Ukrainian videos, special dinners, a friend. Seniors of the UNA have been cocktail party and banquet with a Woonsocket 15 4 26.67 $ 20,000.00 meeting for the past 30 years at speaker, music for dancing, and an Youngstown 15 2 13.33 $ 10,000.00 Soyuzivka, and have enjoyed its facili- opportunity for discussion of UNA Total 909 286 31.00% $ 5,445,047.00 ties, and want it to continue to exist. matters with UNA President Stefan The only way it can is if all the rooms Kaczaraj and other UNA officials. are occupied. So, it’s up to you! I assure Seniors are asked to bring Ukrainian you that you won’t be disappointed. items for the auction. Also, it would be Send your reservation as soon as appreciated if seniors wear a Ukrainian Mission Statement possible. Call (845) 626-5641 or write blouse, shirt or tie as part of their ban- to Ukrainian National Estate P.O. Box quet attire. To get a special rate for The Ukrainian National Association exists: I 529, Kerhonkson, N.Y. 12446. your stay at Soyuzivka, seniors should to promote the principles of fraternalism; We are planning an interesting pro- bring a card or letter from their branch I to preserve the Ukrainian, Ukrainian American and Ukrainian Canadian gram that includes: A liturgy and secretary verifying your membership. panakhyda for deceased UNA mem- There is no place like Soyuzivka – I heritage and culture; and bers, an auction of Ukrainian artifacts, come! to provide quality financial services and products to its members. a bingo night, a welcoming wine and canap party, a Ukrainian sing-a-long, a Anna Chopek is president of the As a fraternal insurance society, the Ukrainian National Association reinvests its game night (poker, bridge, etc). Also UNA Seniors. earnings for the benefit of its members and the Ukrainian community.

THE UNA: 110 YEARS OF SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 2004 No. 12

NEWS AND VIEWS THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Stop stalling S. Res. 202 In praise of unsung heroes in Ukraine: Over the course of the past few months we have on occasion used this space to voice our strong support for Senate Resolution 202, “A resolution expressing the healthby Alexandercare workers Kuzma are diamondsunsung heroes are developingin the andrough imple- sense of the Senate regarding the genocidal Ukraine Famine of 1932-1933,” and have menting a vision for radical improvements often asked our readers to write their senators and urge support for the resolution. The Ukrainian Weekly is lucky to have a within their institutions. Now, with the presidential election in the United States approaching, the two front veteran correspondent like Roman Given training and new technology, these runners in that election have demonstrated to us their stance with regard to the issue. Woronowycz who has provided insightful doctors have begun to make impressive But before we address that topic further, a little background on S. Res. 202 is in order. coverage and passionate commentaries on strides in the quality of services they pro- Since the resolution was introduced, nearly eight months ago, on July 28, 2003, by events in Ukraine for nearly a decade. His vide. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell (R-Colo.), co-chairman of the U.S. Helsinki February 29 column (“Instilling self-respect In Kyiv, it has been a privilege to work Commission, it has been endorsed by 28 co-sponsors, but has nonetheless languished in Ukraine”) describes the deplorable condi- with the likes of Dr. Oleh Korneychuk, a in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. tions in a hospital he visited in Kyiv and young neonatal specialist, and his team at A similar resolution, H. Res. 356, whisked through the House of Representatives offers eloquent testimony to the sad state of Kyiv Children’s Hospital No. 2 who have and on October 20, 2003, passed in that chamber without a single dissenting vote. The health care in many hospitals across impressed many visitors from the United major difference between the two resolutions, however, is the use of the term genocide Ukraine. States with their skills and devotion. Their when describing the Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933. While the Senate resolution, Despite his anger and frustration, Mr. neonatal unit has become a training center which unequivocally states that “the man-made Ukraine famine of 1932-1933 was an Woronowycz urges his readers in the dias- for promising young doctors from across the act of genocide as defined by the United Nations Genocide Convention,” the House pora not to lose hope in Ukraine’s future, as country. resolution does not call the famine a genocide, but instead quotes the U.S. there is a new generation of professionals In Lutsk, Dr. Valery Rutsky and Dr. Government’s Commission on the Ukraine Famine, which states that “Joseph Stalin and service workers who are taking their Hryhory Vashchylin, the directors of the and those around him committed genocide against Ukrainians in 1932-1933.” jobs seriously and learning to provide quali- Volynian Regional Children’s Medical Currently, S. Res. 202 sits stalled in the Foreign Relations Committee, where ty care. Many of these were trained by Center, have shown tremendous initiative in Chairman Richard Lugar (R-Ind.) waits for the resolution to have its language altered Western corporations and non-governmental or be abandoned altogether. When asked whether Sen. Lugar supports S. Res. 202, his organizations, and they have learned to be creating a model diagnostic laboratory, a press secretary at the Foreign Relations Committee, Andy Fisher, told The Weekly via responsive to their clients’ needs. genetic screening center and a model neona- e-mail that “Sen. Lugar supports H. Res. 356, a resolution on this issue. It passed the The same can be said of a small but tal intensive care unit. To complement the House by a vote of 382-0. It was introduced by Congressman [Henry] Hyde, the growing cadre of doctors and nurses who aid they have received from CCRF, Drs. chairman of the House International Relations Committee.” Asked again whether Sen. are determined to replace the squalor and Rutsky and Vashchylin have reached out to Lugar supports the Senate resolution, Mr. Fisher said the senator does not. disgrace of the old Soviet medical system European foundations and to local business- However, the situation still begs the question, How can a Senate resolution with 29 with a more humane and professional model es to help purchase state-of-the-art technolo- sponsors, nearly one-third of the entire U.S. Senate, sit in committee for nearly eight of patient care. gy. The hospital has now reduced infant months? The answer, Mr. Fisher told The Weekly on March 17, rests with the White There is no question that Ukraine’s health mortality by half while increasing the hospi- House. “The major hold-up to S. Res. 202 is that the Bush administration has expressed care system needs a major overhaul. In 12 tal’s caseload of emergency cases and strong opposition to it,” Mr. Fisher said via e-mail. Repeated phone calls made to the years of work with the Children of infants with more complex pathologies. White House to clarify why the administration opposes S. Res. 202 were not returned. Chornobyl Relief Fund, I have certainly In addition to their own hospital, the doc- The dilemma for Mr. Bush, according to informed sources familiar with the seen my fair share of hospitals and orphan- tors at the VRCMC have rehabilitated a Senate legislation, is twofold. On the one hand, Russia continues to oppose any leg- local orphanage for handicapped children. In islative language that calls the Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933 a genocide. On the ages that are light-years away from modern medical standards. But, in recent years, my a self-styled program reminiscent of other hand, and our sources tell us this is the real pressure against S. Res. 202, the “Habitat for Humanity” hospital staff Turkish government fears that if the 1932-1933 Famine in Ukraine is recognized as colleagues and I have also met and collabo- rated with Ukrainian professionals who have (including top brass) donated their week- genocide it would spur similar action from Armenians who seek recognition for the ends to drive nails, sand floors and pour a genocide that took place in Turkey from 1915 to 1918. inspired us with their competence and cre- ativity, their passion for learning the latest new tar road to the orphan home. Writing in The Weekly on January 11, Sen. Joseph Biden (D-Del.), the ranking We are all familiar with the stereotype of Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said that the Bush administra- medical advancements and their commit- ment to their patients’ well-being. These craven and corrupt Ukrainian doctors look- tion opposes passage of S. Res. 202 because “the administration disagrees with the ing for bribes and keeping their work sched- use of the term ‘genocide’ to describe the Stalinist policies in Ukraine.” Sen. Biden ules to a bare minimum. The diaspora is less rightfully argued that “the Senate Resolution is not an anti-Russian piece of legisla- Alexander Kuzma is the executive director tion. It carefully avoids any accusations of collective guilt for the genocide and casts of the Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund. (Continued on page 22) no aspersions on the current Russian government.” While the Bush administration’s lack of support for S. Res. 202 is disheartening, we should note that the presumptive Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. John Kerry, voiced his support for the Senate resolution months ago when he became a co- sponsor on October 30, 2003. Update on Senate Resolution 202 S. Res. 202, we noted in a previous editorial, has bipartisan senatorial support –10 Below is a list of the current co- Jon Corzine (D-N.J.) Republicans and 19 Democrats now co-sponsor the resolution. However, even with sponsors of Sen. Ben Nighthorse Paul Sarbanes (D-Md.) such significant co-sponsorship from both sides of the aisle, sadly Sen. Lugar, it Campbell’s Senate Resolution 202, the Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) seems, would rather take his cue on this issue from an administration more willing to resolution on the Great Famine of John Kerry (D-Mass.) appease foreign governments than to acknowledge the genocide that killed 7 million 1932-1933 in Ukraine that unequivo- Carl Levin (D-Mich.) to 10 million in Ukraine – the kin of 900,000 Americans of Ukrainian ancestry. cally calls the Famine a genocide, Wayne Allard (R-Colo.) which was introduced by the Colorado Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) Republican on July 28, 2003. The sen- Joseph Lieberman (D-Conn.) ators are listed in the order in which Mark Dayton (D-Minn.) March they signed on as co-sponsors. At Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) Turning the pages back... present the resolution’s sponsors Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) include 10 Republicans and 19 Mary Landrieu (D-La.) 23 Democrats. Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.) The measure, whose official title is Susan Collins (R-Maine) 2003 Last year, as the first U.S. bombs fell on Iraq on March 20, the “A resolution expressing the sense of Patty Murray (D-Wash.) Verkhovna Rada approved the deployment to Kuwait of an army the Senate regarding the genocidal battalion that specializes in the clean-up of chemical, biological Ukraine Famine of 1932-1933,” was NB: Of the 19 members of the and nuclear contamination. referred to the Senate’s Committee on Senate’s Foreign Relations Committee, The Verkhovna Rada supported the decision by President Leonid Kuchma to offer the Foreign Relations on July 28, 2003, eight are co-sponsors – Republicans NBC battalion for “humanitarian” support by a comfortable voting margin of 258 to 121, where it has been stalled. Allen, Voinovich and Coleman, and while 253 lawmakers ratified the agreement between Kuwait and Ukraine on the details of Democrats Biden (the ranking minority the deployment. George Voinovich (R-Ohio) member), Sarbanes, Kerry, Feingold Ukraine proposed the expertise and equipment of the 19th Special Battalion, usually sta- Mike DeWine (R-Ohio) and Corzine – of S. Res. 202, while 11 tioned near the city of Sambir in western Ukraine, for service in the Iraqi conflict after a George Allen (R-Va.) committee members – Republicans request from the United States in early February, which was followed by an appeal from Richard Durbin (D-Ill.) Richard Lugar (Ind.), Chuck Hagel Kuwait on March 6, 2003. Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council approved the Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.) (Neb.), Lincoln Chafee (R.I.), Sam request from the United States on February 20, 2003, while President Kuchma signed a Norm Coleman (R-Minn.) Brownback (Kan.), Michael Enzi decree supporting the Kuwait invitation the day it was received. Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.) (Wyo.), Lamar Alexander (Tenn.) and The two bills passed easily after a heated debate in which representatives of the Socialist, Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.) John Sununu (N.H.), and Democrats Communist and Tymoshenko factions opposed the call to action, while Our Ukraine joined Joe Biden (D-Del.) Christopher Dodd (Conn), Barbara the pro-presidential factions in support of a deployment. Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) Boxer (Calif.), Bill Nelson (Fla.), and “We seem to want to decide here whether there should be peace or war, so let me tell you Russ Feingold (D-Wis.) Jay Rockefeller (W.Va.) – are not. Sen. that at 4 a.m. war began,” stated Our Ukraine leader Viktor Yushchenko. “Any normal per- Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) Lugar is the chairman of the Foreign Rick Santorum (R-Pa.) Relations Committee. (Continued on page 23) No. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 2004 7

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Cardinal Kasper met with Patriarch Aleksei acquired three eparchies in solidly Ukrainian submit to curial authority. Enlightened ecu- II of the Russian Orthodox Church. The Greek-Catholic Galicia in the first place. menism foresees a Russian Orthodox Moscow’s objections: Patriarch handed the Cardinal letters from Surely there was a touch of nationalism here Church merely in communion with the Orthodox residents of Nizhni Novgorod – not to mention proselytism. Roman Church. But it also envisions a it’s all about politics protesting the construction of a Catholic 7. Ultimately, only the Ukrainian Greek- Kyivan Church in communion with both Dear Editor: monastery in their region. Catholic Church can create its patriarchate. Constantinople and Rome. Such a Kyivan On February 19 Cardinal Walter Kasper, Speaking to pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square The foundation has been laid through the Church would be truly itself – both chairman of the Papal Council for the Unity on that same day, Pope John Paul II stressed efforts of both clergy and laity. The major Orthodox and Catholic – and independent, of Christians, met with Metropolitan Kirill the importance of Christian unity, but did archbishop and the synod of bishops, sitting naturally, of Moscow. of Smolensk and Kaliningrad, head of the not mention the Orthodox-Catholic dis- in Kyiv, can now declare a Kyivan patriar- The creation of a Greek-Catholic Kyivan Department of External Church Relations of agreements. chate. Most likely the Holy See will defer Patriarchate would be an important step the Russian Orthodox Patriarchate of Referring readers to Lubomyr Cardinal recognition until a more propitious moment. towards fulfilling that ecumenical vision. Moscow. Among the issues discussed at that Husar’s pertinent comments, as well as to But such a declaration would belie the That vision is in direct contradiction to meeting was the possibility of a Greek- the astute, if rather blunt observations by notion that union with Rome entails a sup- Moscow’s political-ecclesiastical dream of a internationally renowned liturgical scholar Catholic Patriarchate in Ukraine. pression of ecclesial identity and autonomy. unified East Slavic Orthodox polity includ- Father Robert F. Taft, S.J., I would like to At the same meeting, Cardinal Kasper 8. In the final analysis, it is neither prose- ing Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. This essen- offer, in addition, the following remarks: was handed pertinent letters from the lytism nor an extension of the union that tially political consideration – and not any 1. If, as Patriarch Aleksei asserts, the Russian Orthodox Church and from other Moscow truly fears. Proselytism has been fears of proselytism or uniatism – lies at the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church is “part of condemned and can be avoided through heart of Moscow’s objection to the Greek- Orthodox Churches. In particular, the Roman Catholic Church,” then the erec- Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew joined mutual cooperation. The old model of union Catholic Patriarchate. tion of a Greek-Catholic Patriarchate is an has been officially rejected in the ecumeni- the Patriarch of Moscow in expressing his internal matter of the latter Church and no opposition to the creation of a Greek- cal discussions. No serious Vatican ecu- Andrew Sorokowski concern of the Russian Church. menist would seek to make the Orthodox Rockville, Md. Catholic Patriarchate. 2. The patriarch has warned that the cre- On February 21, the Press Office of the ation of a Greek-Catholic patriarchate Holy See in Rome issued a note stating that would set back ecumenical relations NEWS AND VIEWS the common position of all the Orthodox between his Church and that of Rome. How Churches had been taken into “serious would this occur? It could only occur by the account” and that, consequently, any future actions of the selfsame patriarch. His state- issues between the Russian Orthodox and ment, in other words, is a threat. UOC continues its assistance the Catholic Churches would be referred to 3. This threat is, furthermore, a bluff. If a special working group. the patriarch is serious about ecumenical On the next day, Shrove Sunday, relations with the Roman Catholic Church, to orphanages in Ukraine he will continue to pursue them even if there by Hieromonk Daniel over the past year. is one more Eastern Catholic patriarchate. If The Church’s commitment to the SOUTH BOUND BROOK, N.J. – The he is not serious, then there is nothing to orphanage adoption program was for at UAV Post supports Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the lose. least five years and, judging by the sup- U.S.A. has conducted a cooperative pro- 4. It appears from Patriarch Aleksei’s port we have received, that commitment The Weekly’s work statements that his real concern is prose- gram of assistance with the Children of Dear Editor: will go on for many years to come – par- lytism. If that is so, then it will be addressed. Chornobyl Relief Fund (CCRF) in adopt- ticularly when the young college and The special working group announced by ing two orphanages in Zaluchia and Post 17 of the Ukrainian American the Holy See, to be made up of representa- Znamianka, Ukraine, for the past three high school students are eager to travel to Veterans extends its warmest greetings to tives of both Churches, can handle allega- years. work with the children on summer vaca- you and your staff. The Weekly is in the tions of proselytism case by case and on the The CCRF is widely acknowledged tion missions organized by Church’s forefront of helping the UAV to get its basis of evidence. But the erection of a patri- both in Ukraine and by governmental Offices of Youth and Young Adult message across to the Ukrainian archate does not constitute proselytism. It is and charitable organizations here in the Ministry and Missions and Christian American community. a separate matter. diaspora as one of the most effective and Charity. During the above-mentioned We appeal to community members to It is true that even if the Catholic Church trustworthy aide organizations operating meeting in mid-January another grant ask their congressman/woman to support were to erect a patriarchate in Kyiv specifi- in and for the benefit of Ukraine. was made totalling $23,000. the UAV bill, HR 1615. We need cally for the purpose of receiving converts Founders of the CCRF, Dr. Zenon and As in the past, a principal part of the Congressional co-sponsors in order for from the Orthodox faith – which is not the Nadia Matkiwsky, along with CCRF’s effort has been concentrated on building the bill to come up for a vote. case – it would be within its rights. After all, Ukraine In-Country Director, Olena renovations where the children God has Post 17 understands the financial in 1905 the Russian Orthodox Church ele- Welhasch, met with Archbishop Antony given to us live. This year approximately needs of our Ukrainian American press vated its North American eparchy to an and Consistory Treasurer Emil Skocypec a quarter of the grant will go toward and realizes that the Ukrainian National archeparchy, transferring it from San to report on progress made with our replacing windows in the aging build- Association can’t subsidize The Weekly Francisco to New York partly in order to Church’s grants in aid to the orphanages ings. The largest portion of the grant, forever. Therefore, we, the members of convert Greek-Catholic Galician and however, will go to significant programs Post 17, are sending a very modest con- Transcarpathian immigrants from Austria- Hieromonk Daniel Zelinsky is director to improve the quality of their mental tribution to The Ukrainian Weekly Press Hungary to the Russian Orthodox Church. It of the Office of Public Relations of the and physical life. Fund, and at the same time we extend a enjoyed considerable success. But in condi- Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the challenge to the other 34 UAV posts to tions of religious liberty this was entirely U.S.A. (Continued on page 21) match or surpass our modest gift. legitimate, as long as the conversions were In addition we, or most of us, are conscious and voluntary. Similarly, the grandparents. Are our grand children Greek-Catholic Church has the right to cre- members of the Ukrainian National ate structures to receive conscious, volun- Association? It’s the UNA that sponsors tary converts from Orthodoxy. This is not The Weekly. I can’t imagine a time when proselytism. The Weekly will stop publishing, but But this, again, is not the purpose of without our help it could happen. erecting the patriarchate. In practice, the So, my fellow veterans, will you step Greek-Catholic Church in central and east- up to the challenge? ern Ukraine, as well as in Russia, serves the Greek-Catholics dispersed throughout those Zenko Halkowycz lands. Those newly received into the Church Clifton, N.J are more likely to be former unbelievers, or unchurched believers, than converts from other faiths. 5. In an age of religious liberty, the Errata Russian Orthodox Patriarch’s notion of an In the “Faces and Places” column of exclusive canonical territory is an anachro- March 14 (“Back to square one”), nism that should be excluded from the ecu- Patriarch Filaret of the Ukrainian menical lexicon. Orthodox Church – Kyiv Patriarchate 6. The patriarch of Moscow complains of was mistakenly referred to as metropoli- the “wave of wild nationalism” that tan. “destroyed” his three Galician eparchies. It In the same column, the date for the should be noted that the chief ecclesiastical conference convened in Harrisburg, Pa., beneficiaries of the nationalism of the 1990s under the banner “Away with Rome,” were the Ukrainian Orthodox Church – should have been given as 1902 (not Kyiv Patriarchate and the Ukrainian 1905) or, more precisely, March 26, Autocephalous Orthodox Church. These 1902. intra-Orthodox problems should not be laid Archbishop Antony, president of the Consistory of the UOC of the U.S.A., presents a at the door of the Vatican. Besides, one may check to Dr. Zenon Matkiwsky of the Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund in the pres- – Myron Kuropas ask how the Patriarchate of Moscow ence of Emil Skocypec, Hieromonk Daniel, Nadia Matkiwsky and Olena Welhasch. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 2004 No. 12

Highlights from the UNA’s 110-year history A special yearlong feature focusing on the history of the Ukrainian National Association.

The Rusyn National Association’s 1902 convention in Jersey City, N.J., was the venue for a final showdown between Magyarophile and Russophile elements with the fraternal society who opposed its Ukrainian character. The battle began at the outset of the convention, the organization’s ninth, with the presence of V. Hladyk, editor of the Russophile Pravda,

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UNIS organizes “Ukrainian Days” in D.C. Ukrainian National Information Service March 24, UNIS will organize presentations by American government officials and non- WASHINGTON – Within a framework governmental organizations (NGOs) such as of programs in preparation for the U.S. the American Foreign Policy Council Appears May 2 in The Ukrainian Weekly presidential and congressional elections, (AFPC). A morning briefing session will be A Ukrainian Summer the Ukrainian National Information Service Travel to Ukraine and learn about your heritage... held at the AFPC. Of particular interest will (UNIS) is organizing “Ukrainian Days” in be a discussion on topics of concern to the Focus on Ukrainian studies, and earn college credit... Washington from March 24-25. The intent community: U.S. foreign assistance to of Ukrainian Days is to promote the con- Ukraine; the status of the Permanent Normal Or relax and enjoy the activities at the ever-popular cerns of the Ukrainian American communi- Trade Relations (PNTR) between Ukraine ty, as well as to establish better contacts and the United States; as well as the overall between Ukrainian Americans and their context of U.S.-Ukrainian relations. Soyuzivka... elected representatives in Washington. In the evening of March 24 a reception The Ukrainian Days agenda will consist How will you enjoy your Ukrainian summer? of several aspects. On Wednesday morning, (Continued on page 18) Read our special section for information from those in the know on great destinations and unique activities! Kyiv students geared up for law competition EDITORIAL & ADVERTISING DEADLINE: APRIL 16 KYIV – For the fourth time, Ukraine but not yet ratified. SUBMIT ARTICLES ON UPCOMING SUMMER CAMPS, COURSES, will be sending young English-speaking The Ukrainian Jessup Competition WORKSHOPS AND OTHER EVENTS (NOT MORE THAN 250 WORDS, international law students from Kyiv was conducted entirely in the English TYPED AND DOUBLE-SPACED) PLUS PHOTOS. International University to Washington to language; and the team from Kyiv TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A FREE ONE-LINE LISTING IN OUR SUMMER compete in the international rounds of International University – consisting of Anton Korobeynikov, Oleksiy Sereda, EVENTS CALENDAR (INDICATE DATE, TYPE OF EVENT AND PLACE). the Philip C. Jessup International Law Competition (www.ilsa.org). Roman Stepanenko and Viktoriya END EDITORIAL COPY TO The Jessup Competition was hosted in Polyakova, and coached by Albina S : Petrosyan – displayed strong command HE KRAINIAN EEKLY Ukraine by Magister & Partner Law firm T U W of English, as well as outstanding knowl- 2200 ROUTE 10, P.O. BOX 280, on February 20-22 at the premises of the Supreme Commercial Court of Ukraine. edge of international law. This team was PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 The Jessup is a public law advocacy ranked the highest out of five other OR E MAIL IT TO STAFF UKRWEEKLY COM - : @ . competition in which teams of law stu- Ukrainian universities: Donetsk National dents present oral and written pleadings University, Kyiv Taras Shevchenko OR DVERTISING ATES NFORMATION National University, Kyiv University of F A R & I : before a simulated International Court of CALL 973-292-9800 (EXT. 3040) Law, Odesa National Academy of Law Justice. This year’s Jessup case focuses and Yaroslav the Wise National Law on the issue of state sovereignty versus Academy of Ukraine. the jurisdiction of the International For these Ukrainian law students, the Criminal Court, an international body, THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY the statute whereof Ukraine has signed (Continued on page 19) No. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 2004 9 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 2004 No. 12

top forwards in hopes of a jump start; deem him quite valuable. Ukrainian pro hockey update offensive output up significantly since; Matt Stajan – B. Unknown rookie watch for him rest of way. given little chance to make a deep squad bbyy IIhhoorr SStteellmmaacchh Toronto: Alexei Ponikarovsky – B+. survived training camp to land full-time Finally came to life after four years of third line role; has played center (needs barely mediocre play, mostly with St. to improve faceoff draws) and wing Mid-season report cards John’s on the AHL farm; finally utilizing (double-digit goal scorer). pitch punches with the best of them, but speed and size (6’3”, 225) as left winger sometimes will catch one in return; hope- Washington: Peter Bondra – B. Got off who can clean up in front of net, set up a Anaheim: Vitaly Vishnevski – B. fully some day gets chance to play left to rather slow start, then zoomed into his linemate or lay out an opponent. Bouncing back from regression last two wing and not just enforcer. usual scoring pace; should reach 30-goal seasons; has taken on increased defensive Nashville: Jordin Tootoo – C. Wade Belak – B-. Tough guy shows plateau still again, this time with less tal- role while chipping in offensively for Probably endured way too much early versatility skating at wing on checking ent up front with departure of Jagr and first time in career. season hype, causing unrealistic expecta- line or lining up on defense; torn abdomi- others; still a Capital asset who might go Buffalo: Alexei Zhitnik – B. Durable tion level; role reduced to fourth-line nal muscle halted his season for longest logging tons of minutes five-on-five, shift disturber, unafraid to drop gloves while at only 30 games played; Leafs (Continued on page 15) penalty kill unit and point on power play; with bigger foe. finally a few goals to go with lots of Ottawa: Curtis Leschyshyn – C+. Ukrainian scoring leaders: assists off slapshots. Veteran blueliner has seen limited play- Carolina: Ryan Bayda – C-. Pretty ing time due to bountiful defense corps; (through games of March 3) much of a non-factor during lengthy call- still very reliable stay-at-home type up early in season; zero production com- who’ll either see more ice time or get Player Team GP G A PTS PIM pared to surprising scoring contribution moved at trading deadline. in rookie year last season. Philadelphia: Todd Fedoruk – C+. The Keith Tkachuk St. Louis 59 26 32 58 73 Colorado: Steve Konowalchuk – A-. most improved forward on the Flyers had Peter Bondra Wash-Ottawa 60 23 17 40 24 Amazed new club with eight goals in ini- his potential breakthrough season slowed Ruslan Fedotenko Tampa Bay 60 13 18 31 24 tial 14 games playing on top forward by a severe facial injury; following layoff Steve Konowalchuk Wash-Colorado 66 15 16 31 64 unit; Capitals greatly miss this gritty ex- has gradually returned to pugnacious Dave Andreychuk Tampa Bay 65 14 15 29 34 captain whose forte is still aggressive, defensive role. defensive checking game. Pittsburgh: Drake Berehowsky – C+. Alexei Zhitnik Buffalo 65 4 24 28 100 Andre Nikolishin – B+. Phenomenal Struggling all season due to lack of tal- Matt Stajan Toronto 63 12 12 24 20 faceoff man and penalty killer on an ented partners on thin defense corps; pro- Drake Berehowsky Pitt-Toronto 53 5 18 23 65 offensive powerhouse club; management ductive point producer on power play; Alexei Ponikarovsky Toronto 58 9 14 23 38 never thought he was this good when traded to Toronto to bolster Leafs’ back- Darryl Sydor Columbus-TB 65 3 18 21 30 trade was made with Chicago. line. Columbus: Nikolai Zherdev – B+. St. Louis: Keith Tkachuk – A. Nikolai Zherdev Columbus 41 7 11 18 32 Will soon be mentioned in kind with the Notched 19 goals in first 30 games; one Richard Matvichuk Dallas 59 1 15 16 28 prolific Ilya Kovalchuk as superstar in of league’s top 15 scorers in 2003-2004; Vitaly Vishneyski Anaheim 59 5 9 14 43 the making; wicked stickhandler and cre- out to prove he’s still one of NHL’s elite Brad Lukowich Tampa Bay 64 4 10 14 18 atively gifted talent who will eventually power forwards; where would his Blues Andrei Nikolishin Colorado 45 4 7 11 22 notch many goals to go along with high be without this team leader? assist totals. Tampa Bay: Dave Andreychuk – B. Jordin Tootoo Nashville 58 3 4 7 125 T.B.: Columbus: Darryl Sydor – C. Still a monster on faceoffs, double-digit Ivan Novoseltsev Flor-Phoenix 19 1 4 5 10 Losses in Columbus put loads of self- goal scorer and true leader of up-and- Curtis Leschyshyn Ottawa 49 1 4 5 12 induced pressure on offensive defense- coming play-off contender; don’t be too Todd Fedoruk Philadelphia 44 1 3 4 132 man, forcing mid-season trade to shocked to see him attempt yet another Darcy Hordichuk Florida 46 3 1 4 126 Lightning; will quarterback Tampa power comeback year in 2004-2005! play with no stress. Brad Lukowich – B. Always involved Ryan Bayda Carolina 31 2 1 3 12 Dallas: Richard Matvichuk – B. physically, has elevated his overall Wade Belak Toronto 30 1 1 2 81 Bouncing back solidly from mediocre defensive game to earn top-four status; Anton Babchuk Chicago 4 0 1 1 2 2002-2003 season; helped fill void creat- rebounded nicely from inconsistent last Rob Skrlac New Jersey 8 1 0 1 22 ed by Derian Hatcher’s departure via free season; Dallas should have hung on to Zenith Komarniski Columbus 1 00 00 agency; veteran presence has stabilizing this blue collar guy. effect on younger blueliners. Ruslan Fedotenko – C+. Struggled Joe Motzko Columbus 2 00 00 Florida: Darcy Hordichuk – C. mightily through first third of 2003-2004 Joey Tetarenko Carolina 2 0 0 0 0 Likened to baseball’s battery duo: can until given chance to skate with club’s Jordan Krestanovich Colorado 14 0 0 06 No. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 2004 11

INTERVbyI EAndrewW: T Nynkahree-time Stanley Cup champion Ken Daneyko on winning, retiring anhered h andis there.Ukrainian heritage PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Prior to his retire- OK, then, 20 years with the Devils. ment, Ken Daneyko, a 20-year veteran in What was that like, and how did the the National Hockey League, had often Devils treat you? been called an ironman, in large part due to his intimidating and physical style of They treated me with the utmost play coupled with the number of games he respect. Never in a million years did I played. During a career spent entirely with ever expect to play my entire career in the New Jersey Devils the 39-year-old one place. I was drafted in 1982 when self-proclaimed Ukrainian Canadian sel- they had just moved the team. That was dom missed a game – in one instance, he the first year in New Jersey. They had put together a string of 388 consecutive moved the team from Colorado. Frankly, I games played, a team record he still holds. really didn’t know where New Jersey was His Devils teammates have often when I was coming from western Canada. called Daneyko an unsung hero – he was But I knew they weren’t that good a team never selected to an NHL All-Star game in Colorado and I was excited to go any- and his scoring statistics are typical of a where because that would give me an defenseman. But, as a member of the opportunity to play, I thought, quicker. Devils, Daneyko won three Stanley But, I love New Jersey, and the communi- Cups, in 1995, 2000 and 2003, and was ty has embraced me, and I’ve felt very awarded the Bill Masterton Trophy in fortunate to play with one organization. 2000 for his perseverance, sportsmanship The original owner who brought me here, and dedication to hockey. Mr. [John] McMullen, a good guy from Now retired from hockey, Daneyko is New Jersey who I’ve remained very close opening a restaurant, health club and a to, he’s almost been like a father figure to building maintenance company in New Ken Daneyko lifts the Stanley Cup following the New Jersey Devils’ Game 7 vic- me. There are a lot of corporate owners Jersey, where he lives with his wife and tory over the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in 2003. now in big league sports and he treated two children. me like family, as well as my family. utmost respect for baseball players. I During an exclusive interview with I do miss them. I know that, watching my know how difficult it is. It was a great The Ukrainian Weekly, Daneyko spoke mother over the years [making pyrohy], it is What about last year’s playoffs. thrill because they treated me real nice. about his ethnic background, his love of very time-consuming. My wife’s Italian – There was a string of games during Italian-Irish – and my mother taught my Ukrainian food and his career with the the playoffs where you weren’t played; wife to make them, but I get them only once You spent an entire career playing New Jersey Devils. The following is an you were a healthy scratch. Why was in a while, once in a blue moon, because it’s one of the most demanding, physically edited portion of that telephone interview. that? What was the reason behind time-consuming. But I love them with the challenging and mentally grueling your not being played? sports at the highest level of competition. My first question regards your eth- bacon bits and the sour cream caked on. How did you continue – how did you Well, I was getting older and that was nic background. Throughout your You signed a one-day contract last cope – when your body or mind perhaps the coach’s decision to play other guys professional hockey career our reader- year with the Newark Bears – a minor at times just didn’t want to go on? along the way. You know, you always want ship has often speculated that you are league baseball team. to be in but I was 39 years old. I hadn’t Ukrainian. What is your background? You hear a lot about that, but I just missed a playoff game in the team’s history Are you Ukrainian? Yeah (laughing), well I’m a huge sports loved to play. I was very fortunate that I up until then, so it was a pretty good run. I fanatic. Even with regard to my broadcast- stayed relatively healthy. Everybody did play 13 of 24 games in the playoffs. Well everybody thinks from my name ing – I’ve done some shows on WFAN 660 knows my trademark smile with no teeth, I am but actually my father was born in [radio] – and they’ve given me an opportu- so if that’s the worst of it I’m not too Was there a point where you figured East Germany. The name Daneyko [Da- nity to talk about a lot of other sports, not bad. But I’ve had some injuries and bro- you wouldn’t get to play? Were you néy-ko], as it’s pronounced in Europe, is just hockey. But I was a huge baseball fan; ken bones, and I tore a knee ligament surprised that you got the opportunity East German, but it is probably of grew up playing it a lot and was decent at it over my career. It sounds like a lot, but to play in the finals? Eastern European descent. But, ironical- when I was younger, but obviously I didn’t overall I was pretty fortunate because I ly, my mother is full-blood Ukrainian. So get to it as much because hockey took over got out of the game playing close to I thought I was going to go in earlier, it’s not by the name. Everybody thinks and we had the cold weather where I was 1,300 games and over 180 in the play- to tell you the truth, but coaches have that [the Ukrainian background] is from from. [Playing with the Newark Bears] offs. My body feels relatively good so I tough decisions and that’s the decision he my father’s side, but it’s not my father’s was a great thrill. I felt like a little kid. don’t take that for granted anymore. I [head coach Pat Burns] made. But to get side, it’s my mother’s. They were honoring my career and gave feel very fortunate. back into Game 7 I was pleasantly sur- me an opportunity to take an at-bat and I What’s the reason for me to get out prised. On the other hand, I was a little What is your mother’s maiden name? made contact and lined out. I felt like a 39- there? You don’t play as long as I did if apprehensive because even though I’ve Lelek. My grandmother, who just year-old rookie, like a kid. you don’t have a passion for it. I wasn’t played as many Game 7s as anyone in the the most talented, but I certainly loved league, I hadn’t played in two weeks and passed away a few years ago at 93 years So you got an at-bat? old, she was born in Ukraine, so I’ve had the game as much as anybody and I just didn’t know how I would feel. At worked extremely hard. I took pride in that point I just wanted whatever was best many pierogies and pyrohy. It’s probably Oh yeah. They were going to play me my favorite food in the world and my not missing many games, especially for the team and I wanted to win. But my the whole game, actually. That at first because I played a very physical style. wife convinced me I could do it and said, mother makes pierogies as good as any- scared me a little bit and then when I body, so anytime I go back to Edmonton, “You’ve done this for years, and this is made contact I was all excited. I was Speaking of playing your career with the way it’s supposed to be, and things where I’m from, that’s certainly the meal actually even going to pitch the last one team – 18 years with the Devils ... I ask her for. are meant to happen a certain way.” I inning because I’m a lefty and I love knew it possibly could be my last year Well, I like to say it’s 20 really. So your mom still lives there? doing that. But it was a nothing game and last game 7 and it was a historical then. It was a regular season game, but Everybody says 18, but my first game setting, that’s for sure. My mother lives in Canada – they weren’t going into the playoffs and was in 1983 and my last game was in Edmonton, Alberta, you could say – it was the second to last game of the year. 2003, it’s just that I missed a few games (Continued on page 14) which has a big Ukrainian population. But after my at-bat [the game] got called for rain, so unfortunately we didn’t con- Are there any places on the road, tinue. But it was a great thrill for me. when you were traveling with the Devils, that you could get pyrohy? Did you get to play the field at all? Well, I didn’t hunt it out too much but I Well, no. Originally I was the [desig- know that when Winnipeg was in the nated hitter] and then I was going to get league I used to go to Winnipeg and there to pitch the last inning (laughing). I was was a place there that had them. And like a little kid. there’s a lady here in New Jersey who is a big Devils fan, on the Devils’ booster club, Where did you line out to? and she had given me a big Tupperware Short stop (laughing). I actually made full of them one time and I saw her again pretty good contact. That was where I when I spoke at the fan club meeting. was pleasantly surprised. He threw it You are referring to Christine Bytz. hard, probably grooved it down the mid- Is that right? dle, but if they were throwing any junk I would have been in trouble. It was a fast Yeah, and she lives in my neighborhood, ball. I swung at the first pitch because I I guess. She said [the offer of providing didn’t want to wait to make contact Trudy Stetter pyrohy was available] anytime. I’m proba- (laughing). But I made contact, which Ken Daneyko signed autographs at Riverfront Stadium in Newark, N.J., where bly going to take her up on it again because was a great thrill for me. But I have the he took an at-bat with the Newark Bears minor league baseball team. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 2004 No. 12 24th annual conference on Shevchenko held in New York FOCUUS II gala to benefit by Dr. Orest Popovych Shevchenko Encyclopedia,” whose prepa- significance to humanity. ration has been progressing in Ukraine There was mention of the lone dissent- Columbia’s Ukrainian studies NEW YORK – The 24th annual schol- since 1993. He also mentioned a four-vol- ing voice of the Russian critic Vissarion arly conference dedicated to Taras ume collection of Shevchenko’s works. Byelinsky, a notorious Ukrainophobe, who NEW YORK – The Friends of Shevchenko was held at the Shevchenko The next speaker, Giovanna Siedina, denied the very existence of the Ukrainian Columbia University Ukrainian Studies Scientific Society (NTSh) headquarters sent a mild shock wave through the audi- language. Byelinsky, however, was more (FOCUUS), a committee initiated by the here on March 6, co-hosted, in accordance ence when she first spoke in Italian. than offset by two of his Russian col- Ukrainian American Professionals and with established practice, by the NTSh, However, she quickly translated what leagues, Alexander Pypin and Apollon Businesspersons Assocation of New the Ukrainian Academy of Arts and was her greeting and then proceeded to Grigoriev, who thought the world of Taras York and New Jersey (UAPBA) and Sciences in the U.S. (UVAN), the Harvard read her presentation in excellent Shevchenko. Pypin maintained that composed of leaders and activists from Ukrainian Research Institute (HURI) and Ukrainian. Ms. Siedina is a Ph. D. candi- Shevchenko was more representative of numerous Ukrainian American organiza- the Harriman Institute of Columbia date in the department of Slavic lan- the Ukrainian people than any other poet tions, is planning a second gala event to University (HICU). It was chaired by guages and literatures at Harvard was of his people. Grigoriev flatly declared support the expansion of Columbia’s Prof. Vasyl Makhno, who, as an expert on University, where her mentor is Prof. that Shevchenko’s poetry was superior to Ukrainian Studies Program. Ukrainian literature, enriched the program George Grabowicz of HURI. that of both Aleksandr Pushkin and Adam FOCUUS I, which took place in 1994, with his commentary. Translations of Shevchenko’s poetry Mickiewicz, arguably the best Russian and initially yielded over $50,000 in contri- After a brief welcome by Dr. Larissa into Italian date back to 1919-1920, when Polish poets, respectively. butions to the Ukrainian Studies Program Onyshkevych, the president of NTSh, the they were authored by Mlada Lypovecka, The last speaker was Rory Finnin at Columbia and subsequently stimulated opening speech was delivered by Dr. later revised by Cesare Meano. There also (HICU), a Ph. D. candidate in compara- wide community support, including an Olexa Bilaniuk, the president of UVAN. are translations by Mario Grasso, but tive literature at Columbia University. outstanding $500,000 gift from Canadian Dr. Bilaniuk described Shevchenko as an those were made from a French-language Mr. Finnin became interested in the philanthropist Petro Jacyk. indestructible symbol of the Ukrainian translation and not from the original works of Taras Shevchenko while serving Bohdan Vitvitsky, former president of people, their language and culture as well Ukrainian, which diminishes their relia- in the Peace Corps in Ukraine. His talk the UAPBA and chairman of the organiz- as their aspirations for an independent bility considerably, according to Ms. was titled “Shevchenko’s Poem ‘Kavkaz’ ing committee, stated: “we are at an state with a Ukrainian face. Without the Siedina. and Jacob De Balmen.” The ancestors of important juncture for the support of the influence of Shevchenko’s word, The speaker described in great detail count De Balmen stemmed from Scottish expansion of Ukrainian studies at Ukrainians today would be just another the complexities and pitfalls facing a nobility who served as mercenaries in the Columbia University. Not only are we Russified, subjugated ethnic group, said translator who is trying to retain the spirit Russian tsarist armies. Jacob De Balmen dealing with a very prestigious university Dr. Bilaniuk. of the original. In translating Ukrainian was himself a general in the Russian situated in a city with a unique relation- However, in celebrating Shevchenko poetry into Italian, it is usually a mistake, army, but was “Ukrainized” and a friend ship to Ukrainian institutions and here, continued Dr. Bilaniuk, we are according to Ms. Siedina, to render literal of Shevchenko. In 1845 he was killed in Ukrainian studies, but we also have an preaching to the converted. What is nec- translations, because precious nuances are the Russian war of conquest in the administration that is exceedingly hos- essary is to stage appropriate Shevchenko likely to be lost. Shevchenko’s poetry Caucasus, and it is his death that gave pitable to Ukrainian studies, as well as conferences throughout the Russified being a reflection of most things birth to Shevchenko’s grand poem permanent faculty who are enthusiastic cities of Ukraine in order to raise the Ukrainian, a translator must become pro- “Kavkaz,” which he dedicated to his about the initiative. Our primary goals Ukrainian national consciousness there, foundly aware not only of the poet’s own friend. with FOCUUS II are, first, to help the concluded Dr. Bilaniuk. philosophical conception of the world, Since the subject matter extended program and fund-raising initiative to The first of the featured speakers was but also of the history, mythology and beyond his usual area of experience, gain momentum, and, secondly, to raise Dr. John Fizer (NTSh), a professor of lit- metaphors of the Ukrainian people, as Shevchenko prepared for that poem with awareness of the Ukrainian presence on erature at Rutgers University, whose well as the numerous biblical quotations lengthy research about the Caucasus. In Columbia’s campus.” topic was “Shevchenko Studies in the that permeate Shevchenko’s text. To illus- reference to the poem “Kavkaz,” Mr. In the decade since FOCUUS I, 1990s.” One would have thought, said trate her points, Ms. Siedina recited some Finnin pointed to a double paradox: De Ukrainian studies have grown significant- Dr. Fizer, that after decades of the distor- excerpts from Shevchenko’s poems in Balmen, who loved Ukrainian culture ly at Columbia University. With the funds tion and criticism of Shevchenko’s works several different translations into Italian. and probably held anti-imperial views, raised since FOCUUS I, the Ukrainian by the Marxist-Leninist ideologues under The Italian translations of nevertheless did serve the Russian Studies Program has been able to aug- the Soviet regime, the bard of Ukraine Shevchenko’s works available today are empire in its war of aggression in the ment its course offerings, has held numer- would finally enjoy a period of belated neither complete, nor of good quality, Caucasus; once De Balmen died in the ous conferences and lectures in collabora- reverence in his independent Ukraine. concluded Ms. Siedina. Evidently, the service of the empire, Shevchenko dedi- tion with many Ukrainian American Instead, Shevchenko’s heritage has been objective of her doctoral work is to reme- cated to him his most anti-imperial poem. organizations, and has hosted over twen- subjected to re-evaluation in accordance dy the situation. In her closing remarks, Dr. ty-five visiting scholars specializing in with certain deconstructive ideologies, “Foreigners on Shevchenko” was the Onyshkevych observed that three of the Ukraine at Columbia in the last 10 years. according to Dr. Fizer. topic tackled next by Dr. Eugene four presentations at this conference had The 2003-2004 academic year brought He was very critical of those Fedorenko of UVAN. He quoted German, a common theme: the involvement of the Ukrainian Studies Program into the Shevchenko scholars who in their analy- Austrian, Danish and Swedish critics non-Ukrainians in Shevchenko studies. spotlight. In September 2003, Columbia’s sis have ventured outside the boundaries from the 19th century who extolled Two of the lectures by non-Ukrainians Harriman Institute and the School of of philology, into psychological and sexu- Shevchenko’s poetry in superlatives, call- here were presented in the language of International and Public Affairs awarded its al areas, and according to him have ing him a genius, an artist of boundless Shevchenko, which could serve as an “Distinguished Statesman Award” to resorted to this approach for its shock talent, unique in the world of literature, a example for many in Ukraine on the Anatolii Zlenko, former minister of foreign value. On the positive side, Dr. Fizer poet reflecting the soul of the Ukrainian usage of the Ukrainian language, con- affairs of Ukraine. An international confer- mentioned a fundamental work, “The people, but also a luminary of universal cluded Dr. Onyshkevych. ence on the man-made Great Famine in Ukraine of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) took place in November 2003 and attracted a diverse group of participants. By December 2003, the Ukrainian Studies Fund’s campaign to establish an endowed fund for the teaching of Ukrainian history reached the $700,000 mark. In January of this year the university appointed the first visiting professor sup- ported by the newly established fund for Ukrainian history (Dr. Frank Sysyn from the University of Alberta), and the Slavic department offered instruction in Ukrainian for the first time on three dif- ferent competency levels. The upcoming international conference on “Polish- Ukrainian Relations: Past, Present and Future,” which will take place on March 26-27, will bring a distinguished group of scholars from Poland, Ukraine and North America together at Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs. The FOCUUS II gala banquet will be held in the Low Library rotunda, the architectural gem in the center of Columbia University’s campus, on the evening of Saturday, May 8, at 6 p.m. Carlos Pascual, former U.S. ambassador Vasyl Lopukh to Ukraine and current coordinator for U.S. assistance to Europe and Eurasia at A roundtable on Taras Shevchenko at the Shevchenko Scientific Society: (from left) Prof. Vasyl Makhno, Drs. Olexa Bilaniuk, John Fizer and Larissa Onyshkevych, Rory Finnin, Giovanna Siedina and Dr. Eugene Fedorenko. (Continued on page 18) No. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 2004 13 New printed release by artist Andrei Kushnir: “Painted History” RICHMOND, Va. – The exhibition it is a timeless landscape. Its pristine “Painted History: The Landscapes of beauty has been little altered. Thus even Valley View Farm” by plein air artist after considerable human history has Andrei Kushnir opened at the Virginia unfolded on the site, man is till so unob- Historical Society on February 21, where trusive in this quiet setting that his pres- it will be on view until August 15. The ence is appreciated.” exhibit features the entire body of work Valley View Farm is presented in the that the artist produced in a two-year peri- exhibition “as typifying the region’s his- od at the historic tract, situated in toric and arcadian landscape,” which is in Virginia’s Piedmont region. danger of being lost to development Located in Fauquier County, in the engendered by urban encroachment of the hunt country of the northern Piedmont, past half-century. Valley View Farm is one of the few fami- As noted in the foreword to the cata- ly-owned farms in the Crooked Run logue by Charles F. Bryan, Jr., president Valley, “where the Old Virginia tradition and CEO of the Virginia Historical of rural living in an idyllic setting has sur- Society, “Artist Andrei Kushnir has vived” seemingly unaltered. responded to these emotions in paintings The landscapes of Valley View Farm that capture our attention first with their and the expanse of the valley as seen persistent and careful observation of the from the site’s innumerable vantage Virginia rural landscape, and again upon points, are characterized by a pristine reflection about what these images repre- beauty and a pervading sense of tranquili- sent of our past and possibly our future.” ty. The paintings of Valley View Farm that The experience of perceiving this envi- are presented in the exhibition catalogue, ronment is conveyed in the paintings of Mr. Rasmussen notes, “will endure as a “Lost Mountain,” 12 inches by 16 inches; oil on panel. the artist, who, as noted by William M.S. lasting record of a place, time, and of the Virginia Historical Society, an National Gallery of Art, National Rasmussen, Lora Robins Curator of Art, lifestyle. We can hope that they will gen- has left a visual record that extends essay by William M.S. Rasmussen, Lora Museum of American Art, Hirshhorn erate attention that will help the move- Robins Curator of Art, about the area and Museum, and Corcoran Gallery. beyond the mere recording of topography ment to preserve such settings. Too few to convey the beauty and history of the the paintings, an introduction by the He has been a finalist in the annual have survived since the era of Thomas artist, and a map of the farm showing the Arts for Parks Competition and the Best region in a subtle and poignant way, Cole.” underscoring the idyllic nature of the artist’s painting sites. of America! 2003 exhibit by the National “In another time, Thomas Cole, the For additional information access the Oil and Acrylic Paintersí Society. area. great founding father of American land- Mr. Kushnir has tirelessly explored the society’s website, vahistorical.org. Apart from single artist and group scape painting, said, ‘[I]f men were not The catalogue, priced at $19.95 plus shows, paintings by the artist have been site’s landscapes in innumerable canvases blind and miserable to the beauty of shipping, is available from The Museum included in “Along the Potomac” by (50 are on exhibit), returning to the set- nature, the great works necessary for the Shop of the Virginia Historical Society, Philip Ogilvie (Arcadia Publishing, 2000) tings in the various seasons. Some of the purpose of commerce might be carried on 428 North Blvd., Richmond, VA 23200; and “Rock Creek Park” by Gail Spilsbury scenery is panoramic in its sweep, some without destroying it, and at times might telephone, (804) 358-4901; or Howell (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2003). is quiet and intimate (“Daphne’s even contribute to her charms by render- Press Inc., 1713-2D Allied Lane, The artist has two published catalogues Domain”), some has a timeless yet fragile ing her more accessible.’ Unfortunately, beauty (“Summer Storm”), and some Charlottesville, VA 22903; telephone, (both by Taylor & Sons Fine Art): “My Cole’s lament is as unheard today as it incorporates animals that ìcontribute as (434) 971-7204. River” and “American Light 2001.” was in 1836.” much to the picturesque nature of the Mr. Kushnir is business partner since * * * * * * farm as they do to its economy.î 2002, with Michele Taylor of the gallery Mr. Rasmussen goes on to note that The “Painted History: The Landscapes Mr. Kushnir has exhibited his plein air “Andrei Kushnir/Michele Taylor, LLC- “The seasons bring variety that is imper- of Valley View Farm” exhibit is accompa- oil paintings for more than 20 years in American Painting.” The gallery has two manent and self-renewing. The great nied by a full-color published catalogue. juried shows in galleries and museums recently opened locations: in Ellicott, appeal of the Valley View landscape of The 64-page publication depicts all of the throughout the United States. His works Md., at 8289 Main St.; telephone, (410) course is that it has not changed. By the paintings, features an introduction by have been selected and shown in exhibi- 465-4467; and in New York City at 208 measure of centuries rather than seasons, Charles F. Bryan, Jr., president and CEO tions judged by curators from the East Sixth St.; telephone, (212) 254-2628. Introduction by the artist by Andrei Kushnir Valley View Farm, today, owes its existence to one man’s love for the land. That man is Charles E. Strother. I first met Charles when he drove up on his little tractor, while I was painting alongside his prop- erty, and invited me to paint on the grounds of the farm. During the next two years, as I painted the farm, its animals, and its structures from every vantage point, Charles was everywhere: sheering sheep, mending fences, pruning the peach trees, feeding the cattle. His wife, Kathy, tended to the lovely cutting garden and a thousand other more mundane tasks needed to keep the enterprise going. But it was clear that his vision of a simpler pastoral existence was kept alive only with the most determined effort. They are coura- geous souls, in so many ways, and their vision and faith has kept alive a place steeped in authentic American character. Artists are seldom pictured as sweating, fatigued, sportsmen in “Valley View Farm,” 6 inches by 12 inches, oil on panel. nature, hiking hilly terrain, scuffling up and down steep, unmarked paths, precariously balancing canvas and supplies and leaping over hidden ravines, but, as a plein air painter, that is my reality. I am driv- en to find the place in nature that speaks to me of more than just sce- nic splendor, the spot that can be a metaphor for human experience. While creating these paintings of Valley View Farm, in rain, cold and heat, I have ignored curious cows, palette-snatching rams and heinous collections of insects. As Charles and Kathy Strother toiled relentlessly to coax from nature her bounty, and to return from the fields with their harvest, my paintings of their historic farm are, ulti- mately, my veneration of a way of life and my homage to this time- less, idyllic setting. Our visit to the farm begins in the middle of winter. Virginia win- ters are generally mild, and the snow is melting under the hazy sun- light. Soon, the fields will spring to life, the peach orchard and polo- nia trees will bloom and traversing the landscape in search of new views will be a constant adventure. The paintings are arranged by season, and, to some extent, by time of day. I hope you enjoy your pictorial visit to Valley View Farm, as I treasure every minute spent in creating these paintings. – From the catalogue “Andrei Kushnir: Painted History” “Farm Pond with Polonia Trees,” 10 inches by 20 inches, oil on canvas. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 2004 No. 12

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take action against his station until the International broadcasters... court procedures were completed. SUMA (YONKERS) FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (Continued from page 2) Mr. Lutsenko also says the action is factual news and information from a illegal. “For three years, Radio Offers New Services variety of high-quality journalists. Kontynent has been fighting attempts to Ukraine’s name and its people are badly cancel its broadcast license, and as long damaged; the first freedom – free as court proceedings are still ongoing • Drive through teller window expression – is harmed,” the statement they should not have been touched,” he • Mon-Thu: 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Fri: 8:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. said. said. “But the Ukrainian government • ATM – 24 Hour 7 Days BBC spokeswoman Katie Byrne said treated this matter in more or less a rea- • Expanded Office Hours the British broadcaster also regrets the sonable way for three years until, on top • Now Open 6 days: Monday-Saturday closure. “We were sorry to hear that of everything else, Radio Liberty started • Morning and Evening hours Radio Kontynent, a partner of the BBC its broadcasts. They could not stand the • Safe Deposit Boxes for many years, has been taken off air,” fact that Radio Liberty was able to • New Types of Loans she said. “Many BBC listeners in Kyiv broadcast in Kyiv again.” • Vacant Land Loans have been tuning into our programs Mr. Sholokh said he was summoned • Construction Loans through Radio Kontynent, and we are last week for a meeting with people con- sad that they will now be deprived of nected to Mr. Kuchma’s presidential this option.” She said the BBC is making administration and warned that his sta- SUMA (Yonkers) Federal Credit Union offers fast and convenient services. alternative arrangements for broadcast- tion would be shut down if he cooperat- Using our Drive Thru Teller Window will save you a lot of time and possible ing on FM and will advertise in ed with Radio Liberty. “The first thing parking tickets. You can do all your transaction right from your car. You can get Ukrainian newspapers to tell listeners on they told me was that if I put Radio cash from our ATM machine 24 hour 7 days-Surcharge Free for All Credit which channels they can find BBC pro- Liberty on air, that would be the end for Union Members. Need a secure place for your important documents – check out grams. me and the end of the radio station,” he our Safe Deposit Boxes. Thinking about a new home – Vacant Land Loan and Ms. Byrne said the BBC had been said. “They proposed that I work with Construction Loan is what you might need. aware of Radio Kontynent’s long-stand- them but without publicizing the fact so ing disputes with the government. that nobody else would know they prom- “We’re fully aware of the disputes in the ised that all my legal problems would background and the situation with Radio end, all the proceedings against Radio Main Office: Yonkers Branch: Kontynent, which we have widely Kontynent, and that I’d be like a fish in 125 Corporate Boulevard 301 Palisade Avenue reported in our news broadcasts, includ- butter [well looked-after] – that I’d have Yonkers, NY 10701-6841 Yonkers, NY 10703 money and everything else.” Phone: (914) 220-4900 Phone: (914) 965-8560 ing interviewing the director [on March Fax: (914) 220-4090 Fax: (914) 965-1936 3] to give his side of the story,” she said. Mr. Sholokh fled Ukraine before the “And we have supported them all the March 3 raid on his offices. He said he 1-888-644-SUMA way. But we can’t comment on whether fears for his life and will return to E-mail: [email protected] or not it’s political.” Ukraine only if President Kuchma guar- Stamford Branch: Spring Valley Branch: Radio Kontynent station director antees his safety. Ukrainian Research Center SS Peter & Paul Ukr. Catholic Church Serhii Sholokh called the closure illegal. Our Ukraine leader Viktor 39 Clovelly Road, Stamford, CT 06902 41 Collins Ave., Spring Valley, NY 10977 He said his company has been in pro- Yushchenko said he has no doubt the Phone/Fax: (203) 969-0498 Phone/Fax: (845) 425-2749 longed court proceedings over the closure of Radio Kontynent is politically Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: Tuesday, Friday: license dispute and that those proceed- motivated. “In the run-up to the presi- 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. ings, in Ukraine and at the European dential election, the authorities are seek- Court of Human Rights, have not fin- ing totalitarian influence on information Board of Directors SUMA (Yonkers) Federal Credit Union ished. Under Ukrainian law, said Mr. sources – that is why they resort to such Sholokh, the authorities have no right to blatant actions,” he noted. No. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 2004 17

on how to avoid such gas cutoffs in the NEWSBRIEFS future. “The partners in the talks constitute (Continued from page 2) a unique composition for discussion on million of illicit funds through U.S. banks, this subject: the three countries that con- Ukrainian and international news agencies trol the entire transit and the one that con- reported. Mr. Lazarenko, who was arrested trols the entire production,” Mr. Siwiec in the United States in February 1999, said. “Nothing else is required so as to With extreme sadness and sorrow we notify our relatives and friends that after a long and faces 53 counts of alleged wrongdoing in a draw all the conclusions on the subject of grave illness our beloved daughter, fiancée, sister, aunt, niece and cousin U.S. federal indictment. Following his the enormous consequences that have detention in the United States, Mr. already appeared.” (RFE/RL Newsline) Lazarenko was convicted in absentia for Church to be built near bard’s grave LYDIA NATALIA DECYK money laundering in Switzerland and Born on April 24, 1963 in Colrain, Mass. charged with murder in Ukraine. Mr. KYIV – The Ukrainian Parliament has Lazarenko’s attorneys contend their client approved a decree to commemorate the passed away on February 29, 2004 in Providence, Rhode Island got rich in the 1990s thanks to his intelli- 190th anniversary of Taras Shevchenko’s Memorial services and a panakhyda were held at the Tucker-Quinn Funeral Chapel on March gence and knowledge while observing the birth and construct an ecumenical church 4, 2004 in Greenville, R.I. Mass of Christian Burial was held on March 5, 2004 at St. legal rules of the game. Mr. Lazarenko’s near Chernecha Hora in the city of Michael’s Church in Smithfield, R.I. with internment at St. Anne’s Cemetery in Cranston, R.I. path to wealth included selling commodi- Kaniv, where he is buried. Taras ties obtained at fixed state prices at a prof- Shevchenko is Ukraine’s greatest writer it, taking low-interest loans in a period of and a public figure of the 19th century. high inflation and acquiring companies News about the Verkhovna Rada’s action through cheap privatization vouchers. was reported on March 4 by the UNIAN (RFE/RL Newsline) news service. (Religious Information Service of Ukraine) ‘Slavic Four’ meet in Poland Kuchma visits Thailand, Brunei KRAKOW – National-security officials Deeply in sorrow: from Poland, Belarus, Ukraine and Russia KYIV – President Leonid Kuchma has Mother – Taissa Decyk Meleshko with husband Matthew of Apopka, Fla. – the countries dubbed the “Slavic Four” wound up a visit to Thailand, where he Fiancé – Gregory C. Gebhardt of N. Providence, R.I. in their respective media – met in Krakow has been staying since March 9, Interfax Sister – Ulana Decyk Venditelli with husband Robert of Johnston, R.I. on March 10 to discuss cooperation in reported on March 11. In Bangkok, Mr. Brothers – Viktor K. Decyk with wife Betsy and daughter Marika, of Los Angeles, Calif. fighting terrorism and preventing crime in Kuchma held talks with Thai Prime Julian B. Decyk of Los Angeles, Calif. border areas, as well as in ensuring their Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and Thai Roman Decyk with daughter Taissa of R.I. energy security in light of the recent halt King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The two sides Aunts – Anna Krawczuk with husband Bernard of Holmdel, N.J. of Russian gas supplies across Belarus to signed accords on avoiding double taxa- Maria Polanskyj with husband Bohdan of Matawan, N.J. Europe, the PAP news service reported. tion and preventing tax evasion, as well Cousins – Myron B. Krawczuk of Holmdel, N.J. The meeting was attended by Belarusian as an airways agreement. Before visiting Odarka Polanskyj Stockert with husband Thomas and children Sofia and Ariadna of Millburn, N.J. Security Council Secretary Henadz Thailand, the Ukrainian president went to Bohdan A. Polanskyj with wife Mimi and children Nyavyhlas, Russian Security Council Brunei, where on March 6 he reportedly Alexander and Izabelle of Glen Ridge, N.J. Deputy Secretary Oleg Chernov, discussed a wide range of issues with Peter V. Polanskyj with wife Stacey and daughter Cassandra of Hoboken, N.J. Ukrainian National Security and Defense Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Council Secretary Volodymyr Radchenko Muizzaddin Waddaulah. Mr. Kuchma’s In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to: and Polish National Security Bureau trips to Brunei and Thailand were the Chairman Marek Siwiec. Mr. Siwiec told most senior-level visits in the history of UNWLA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM journalists that the four officials will sub- Ukrainian relations with those states. PO Box 24 Matawan, NJ 07747-0024 mit recommendations to their presidents (RFE/RL Newsline)

The Organizing Committee for FOCUUS 2 FRIENDS OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY UKRAINIAN STUDIES

Cordially invites members of the public to attend the GALA BANQUET

On Saturday, May 8, at 6 p.m. in the Low Library Rotunda - at Columbia University

Speakers: Prof. Mark von Hagen and Dr. Bohdan Vitvitsky Special Guest Speaker: The Honorable Carlos Pascual, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine

Musical interlude: Prof. Chris Washburne and the SYOTOS band

Tickets $250; Students and Senior Citizens $125 Contact Maria Sonevytsky at 212-854-4697 or at [email protected]

The Organizing Committee: Alexandra Baranetsky, Oksana M. Bauer, Chris Bonacorsa, Inya Chehade, Walter Chudowsky, Larysa Melnyk Dyrszka, Orest Fedash, Roma Hayda, Adriana Helbig, Stefan Kaczaraj, Lydia Kossak Kernitsky, Volodymyr Kurylo, Iryna Kurowyckyj, Nadia Kihiczak Kuzycz, Roman Kyzyk, Ihor Laszok, Roma Lisovich, Nadia Matkiwsky, Leonard Mazur, Adrianna Melnyk, Miriam Mychalczak, Areta Pawlynsky, Roman Procyk, Andrew Rak, Petro Rybchuk, Maria Sonevytsky, Stefan Tatarenko, Oksana Trytjak, Bohdan Vitvitsky, Andrij Wowk, Myroslava Tomorug Znayenko, Ihor Zwarycz. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 2004 No. 12

communicate to them the issues that con- UNIS organizes... cern the Ukrainian American community DISTRICT COMMITTEE (Continued from page 8) and establish closer communications of will be held at the Embassy of Ukraine, with their offices. UNA BRANCHES OF CENTRAL NEW JERSEY where Ukrainian Days participants will For further information, as well as hotel accommodations, please contact announces that its have a chance to become acquainted with Ukrainian diplomats and discuss the Ukrainian National information their ideas regarding U.S.-Ukraine rela- Service at (202) 547-0018, or via e-mail ANNUAL DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEETING tions and other issues. at [email protected]. will be held on The following day, March 25, in Room B-354 of the Rayburn House Office Saturday, March 27, 2004, at 2:00 p.m. Building, Ukrainian Days participants will FOCUUS II... at St. Michael’s Church Hall have a breakfast meeting with members of (Continued from page 12) the Congressional Ukrainian Caucus 1700 Brooks Blvd., Manville, N.J. the Department of State in Washington, (CUC), an officially registered group of will be the keynote speaker. Obligated to attend the annual meeting as voting members are District Committee the U.S. House of Representatives that is Prof. Mark von Hagen, department of Officers, Convention Delegates and two delegates from the following Branches: interested in enhancing relations between Ukraine and the United States. CUC repre- history, Columbia University and current 26, 155, 209, 269, 312, 349, 353, 372 sentatives will discuss such issues as the president of the International Association commemoration the 1932-1933 Ukrainian of Ukrainian Studies and Dr. Vitvitsky All UNA members are welcome as guests at the meeting. Famine-Genocide, as well as constructing will also speak. a memorial to the victims of this dark page Musical entertainment will be provid- MEETING WILL BE ATTENDED BY: in Ukraine’s history in Washington, ed by Chris Washburne and the Christine E. Kozak – UNA National Secretary awarding a federal charter to the Ukrainian SYOTOS band. Dr. Washburne, who is Yaroslav Zaviysky – UNA Auditor American Veterans (UAV) organization; half Ukrainian, is a professor in the U.S. foreign assistance programs to department of music at Columbia DISTRICT COMMITTEE Ukraine; Permanent Normal Trade University and a renowned jazz trom- Michael Zacharko, District Chairman Relations (PNTR) status for Ukraine; and bonist. He will premiere a jazz rendition overall relations with Ukraine, especially John Kushnir, Secretary of Ukrainian melodies with his quintet. in light of the upcoming presidential elec- For information about tickets to the tions on October 31. Briefing papers on various topics will be supplied to the par- FOCUUS II May 8 gala banquet or the ticipants by the Ukrainian National Ukrainian Studies Program at Columbia, DISTRICT COMMITTEE Information Service (UNIS). please contact Maria Sonevytsky at (212) of During the two-day event, participants 854-4697, e-mail [email protected], of Ukrainian Days will meet with their or write to: Ukrainian Studies – Columbia UNA BRANCHES OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY respective members of the House of University, 12th Floor IAB, 420 W. 118th announces that its Representatives and Senate in order to St., New York, NY 10027.

ANNUAL DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEETING ìÍð‡ªÌÒ¸ÍËÈ äÓÌ£ðÂÒÓ‚ËÈ äÓÏ¥ÚÂÚ ÄÏÂðËÍË will be held on Ç¥‰‰¥Î è‡ÒÒÂÈÍ-ÅÂð£ÂÌ ÔÓ‚¥Ú Friday, April 2, 2004, at 2:00 p.m. Á‡ÔðÓ¯Ûπ ÛÍð‡ªÌÒ¸ÍÛ „ðÓχ‰Û ̇ at the UNA Home Office 2200 Route 10, Parsippany, N.J. 07054 ëÇüíéóçì ÄäÄÑÖåßû Obligated to attend the annual meeting as voting members are District Committee ÔðËÒ‚fl˜ÂÌÛ Ô‡Ï’flÚ¥ £ÂÌ¥fl ÛÍð‡ªÌÒ¸ÍÓ„Ó Ì‡ðÓ‰Û Officers, Convention Delegates and two delegates from the following Branches: 25, 27, 37, 42, 70, 76, 133, 134, 142, 170, 171, 172, 214, 234, 286, 287, 322, 340 íÄêÄëÄ òÖÇóÖçäÄ All UNA members are welcome as guests at the meeting. (190 ðÓÍ¥‚ ‚¥‰ ‰Ìfl ̇ðÓ‰ÊÂÌÌfl ÔÓÂÚ‡) MEETING WILL BE ATTENDED BY: Û Ì‰¥Î˛, 28 ·ÂðÂÁÌfl 2004 ð., Ó „Ó‰. 1-¥È ÔÓ ÔÓÎ. Stefan Kaczaray – UNA President ‚ Á‡Î¥ ìÍð‡ªÌÒ¸ÍÓª ñÂÌÚð‡Î¥, 240 Hope Avenue, Passaic, NJ Christine E. Kozak – UNA National Secretary Roma Lisovich – UNA Treasurer ë‚flÚÓ˜ÌÛ ‰ÓÔÓ‚¥‰¸ ‚Ë„ÓÎÓÒËÚ¸ Eugene Oscislawsky, UNA Advisor ÔðÓÙÂÒÓð ê‡Ú£ÂðÒ¸ÍÓ„Ó ìÌ¥‚ÂðÒËÚÂÚÛ DISTRICT COMMITTEE Eugene Oscislawski, District Chairman Ñ-ð íÄêÄë ÉìçóÄä Honorary District Chairmen: Wolodymyr Bilyk, John Chomko

ALBANY, NY, DISTRICT COMMITTEE DISTRICT COMMITTEE of the of UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION UNA BRANCHES OF CONNECTICUT announces that its announces that its ANNUAL DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEETING ANNUAL DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEETING will be held on will be held on Saturday, April 3, 2004, at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 3, 2004, at 3:00 p.m. at the Ukrainian American Citizens Club at the Ukrainian National Home 402 25th St., Watervliet, N.Y. 961 Wethersfield Ave., Hartford, Conn. Obligated to attend the annual meeting as voting members are District Committee Obligated to attend the annual meeting as voting members are District Committee Officers, Convention Delegates and two delegates from the following Branches: Officers, Convention Delegates and two delegates from the following Branches: 13, 57, 88, 200, 266 12, 59, 67, 253, 254, 277, 350, 387, 414 All UNA members are welcome as guests at the meeting. All UNA members are welcome as guests at the meeting. MEETING WILL BE ATTENDED BY: MEETING WILL BE ATTENDED BY: Stefan Kaczaraj – UNA President Christine E. Kozak – UNA National Secretary

DISTRICT COMMITTEE DISTRICT COMMITTEE Nicholas Fil, District Chairman Ihor E. Hayda, District Chairman Yaroslav Tysiak, Secretary Myron Kuzio, Assistant District Chairman Walter Krywulych, Treasurer Stepan Tarasiuk, Secretary Paul Shewchuk, Honorary District Chairman Taras Slevinsky, Treasurer No. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 2004 19

trafficking; UWC statement... • undertake prevention and awareness Highlights from the UNA’s 110-year history (Continued from page 3) campaigns; (Continued from page 8) • encourage and support the activities fight the crime of human trafficking. which spread false information about the fraternal society in order to However, for all of the legislation and of non-governmental organizations; professions of indignation and solemn • promulgate national legislation to undermine its prestige. Convention delegates decided to throw Mr. commitments to fight trafficking, they punish traffickers and their facilitators; Hladyk out of the convention and passed a resolution calling for the have not stemmed the growth in size and • prioritize law enforcement efforts to exclusion of every member whose actions were detrimental to the arrest and convict traffickers; scope of the slave trade industry. Ukrainian community in the United States. The UWC recently established a task • provide humanitarian services to vic- force on the trafficking of children, tims and assist in their reintegration into During the course of the convention delegates divided into two women and men. The task force will society; camps. The Russophiles, who demanded that the RNS be called coordinate the activities of member- • ratify and implement the U.N. “Russian” in English, that Svoboda be printed in Church Slavonic and Convention Against Transnational organizations of the UWC worldwide. In that the UNA break with “radicals, socialists and anarchists.” Some of this, we look forward to close collabora- Organized Crime, including the Protocol tion with relevant bodies of the United to Prevent, Suppress, and Punish the the statements carried messages like: “Hold counsel for the good of the Nations and other international and Trafficking of Persons, Especially Russian people, not the radical priests who abandoned their fathers’ regional organizations, NGOs and gov- Women and Children; faith and nationality, nor for their stupid Ukraine...” • develop international, regional and ernment agencies. The UWC shares the Ultimately, the pro-Ukrainian orientation emerged victorious, thus view of virtually all NGOs engaged in bilateral cooperation with countries of exposing and combating this scourge: origin, transit and destination; and laying the groundwork for a new course in the development of what trafficking is a modern-day form of slav- • accord special focus on the new was to become the Ukrainian National Association. ery and a grave violation of human front for traffickers in Central and East rights. Europe. Source: “Ukrainian National Association: Its Past and Present, (1894- We further agree that the international The Ukrainian World Congress stands 1964),” by Anthony Dragan (translated from the original Ukrainian by ready to join in the struggle against traf- community must do more, much more Zenon Snylyk). Jersey City, N.J.: Svoboda Press, 1964. The border featured in meaningful, tangible work. To this end, ficking, to defeat those who engage in we call on the United Nations system the slave trade, and to rescue, save and this special feature is reproduced from a UNA membership certificate dating and governments to: rehabilitate the victims. to 1919. • marshal the political will to combat

Kyiv students... (Continued from page 8) Jessup can become a fantastic opportuni- ty to test their skills against those of their colleagues from across the country, and around the globe. For the team from Kyiv International University prepara- tion for the Jessup began in the summer of 2003, as the team was researching and preparing arguments, drafting and edit- ing their written pleadings, and practic- ing their oral arguments. In other words, a tremendous amount of work has been done. Almost as difficult as putting together their ideas and work is the ongoing strug- gle to raise the funds needed to attend this prestigious event since the university has no resources to cover all the neces- sary expenses this year. Thus far, because of the lack of funds it is doubtful whether the team from Ukraine will be able to get experience in U.S. and international law and whether the Ukrainian team, via its participation in the finals of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, will benefit from this edu- cational tool, which promotes the impor- tance of the rule of law among future leaders and educators. Readers interested in financially sup- portint Ukrainian law students for the competition, which is scheduled for March 28-April 2 in Washington, may conact Ms. Petrosyan, team coach, at [email protected] or 380-50- 510-0056 (cellphone).

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St. Mary’s Lodge, Branch 112 of Clivelend, Ohio will hold their Annual Meeting on Sunday, March 21, 2004, at St. Josaphat Astrodome Hall, Senior Citizens Room, 5710 State Road, Parma, Ohio 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 2004 No. 12 No. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 2004 21

Special dance performance to celebrate anniversary of Roma Pryma Bohachevsky NEW YORK – A special dance per- the checks to: UCDA Inc. – Ukrainian formance at Alice Tully Hall on Saturday, Dancers. November 13, will celebrate the 40th Organizers are asking anyone who has anniversary of Roma Pryma pictures, videos and other memorabilia of Bohachevsky’s schools of Ukrainian past performances, classes, events with dance. Participating in the performance Ms. Bohachevsky to please send them to: will be Ms. Bohachevsky’s students from Irena Halatyn, 29 Fairmount Road, her schools as well as the Syzokryli Dance Ensemble. Wayne, NJ 07470. All materials will be All who would wish to contribute to returned to the sender. the success of this event are encouraged For any inquiries relating to the above to send their tax-deductible contributions please either send an e-mail to chryzan- to: Emilia Liteplo, 941 57th St., [email protected] or call Chryzanta Hentisz at Brooklyn, NY 11219. Please make out (973) 763-9124. Famed Tamburitzans perform in New Jersey this weekend PITTSBURGH – The Duquesne Slovenia, Poland, Macedonia and University Tamburitzans will return to Ukraine. Hackensack, N.J. on March 20 and 21 to Ukrainian choreographer Konstyantyn present their exciting and colorful show Butsura staged “Sviatkovyi Tanets,” an “George, stop worrying! At our age life at Bergen County Academies energetic holiday festival dance set in the Auditorium. region of Bukovyna, and portrayed with Showcasing the dances, songs and authentic costuming and music. insurance is cheap!” music of Eastern Europe and neighbor- The Tamburitzans will appear on the ing cultures for 67 years, the stage of Bergen County Academies, 200 Yes. I know, Natalie, but do my parents? Tamburitzans is a group of 36 talented Hackensack Ave., on Saturday, March young artists who perform dances, 20, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 21, The UNA can help you worry less. instrumentals, and songs in hundreds of at 2 p.m. All seating is reserved at $20. colorful native costumes representative To order tickets, call toll-free 1-877- of the many folk traditions on which the TAMMIES (1-877-826-6437). For more Call for details 1-800-253-9862. ensemble’s fast-paced show is based. information about the Tamburitzans, log The president and founder of the on to www.tamburitzans.duq.edu. Duquesne Alumni Club of New Jersey, Alfred Hanabergh, has proudly presented this dynamic ensemble for the cultural enrichment and enjoyment of UOC continues... Hackensack area communities for over (Continued from page 7) 30 years. The world-renowned group is We will equip a physical therapy room comprised of full-time students who in the Zaluchia Orphanage and staff it attend the Pittsburgh, Pa., university in with two full-time physical therapists. addition to their duties as members of the Further, we will sponsor three full-time ensemble, which travels from coast to teachers with training in relating to chil- coast and border to border, giving an dren with special needs and also two liai- average of 80 performances per season. son personnel who will serve under the The two-hour cultural journey begins auspices of the CCRF Kyiv office for in Croatia, as the entire ensemble plays better observation of how our programs its instrumental namesake – the tambu- are progressing. ritza – in a full orchestral presentation; a UOC of the USA expresses our deep- dynamic warrior’s scene from Armenia est gratitude to all who have contributed ends the show with mystical, pounding rhythms. Other cultures visited through- thus far, to this work in Christ’s name. out the two-part performance are Vojvodina, Serbia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Russia, Slovakia, Greece,

Duquesne University Tamburitzans Jessica Craig, David Venditti and Sarah Musko perform holiday dances from Bukovyna, “Sviatkovyi Tanets.” 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 2004 No. 12

reporters at the U.S. Embassy’s Public had aired the news programs of all four OSCE begins monitoring campaign Affairs Section in Kyiv. media outlets. President decrees... The same day that President Kuchma (Continued from page 1) “I was hoping to hear of some initiative However, Canadian Ambassador issued the moratorium on government by the organs of government to assure that Kuchma issued his decree, the Parliament Andrew Robinson, speaking during the inspections of the news media, a delega- the broadcast service would be continued fell into line quickly, overwhelmingly sup- meeting at the Foreign Affairs Ministry tion from the OSCE announced that it porting a similar resolution on March 16. said that, while he was satisfied with the in other ways,” explained Ambassador had begun its pre-election monitoring of U.S. diplomats meeting with Polish and moratorium, it did not resolve the problems Robinson. “I can assure you that all friends the presidential vote. Ukrainian officials in Warsaw to discuss surrounding the shutdown of certain radio of Ukraine are concerned when residents of “Everyone is concerned about what trilateral relations among the countries stations. Mr. Robinson explained that he Kyiv have to go back to the practice of lis- path Ukraine chooses,” explained Tone reacted positively to the news. U.S. Deputy was particularly concerned that no official tening to short wave to get information Tingsgard, the Swedish head of the dele- Secretary of State for European and had mentioned restoring the radio transmis- from the West.” gation during a press conference on Eurasian Affairs Steven Pifer said that such sions of Radio Liberty, BBC, Voice of Borys Kholod, chairman of the National March 15. She added that she hoped a move would help to create the needed America or Deutsche Welle in Kyiv. Council of Radio and Television Ukraine could understand that the role of conditions for free and fair elections. The four international news services, Broadcasting, responded to the Canadian OSCE observers and monitoring was to “It’s super. It’s a very good thing since it financed by their respective countries, had ambassador’s assertion by noting that since “aid” in the elections. reduces some of the pressure that we’ve gone off standard broadcast frequencies 2002 there had been an unofficial agree- The delegation also met with the seen on independent media in the last sev- when on March 3 government workers ment with the U.S. Embassy that U.S. chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, eral months,” explained Mr. Pifer during a closed Radio Kontynent and confiscated its public news services and other interna- Oleksander Lytvyn. Mr. Lytvyn’s press video press conference from Warsaw with transmission equipment. Radio Kontynent tional media services could use Radio secretary, Ihor Storozhuk, told journalists Onyx, another Kyiv frequency, to broad- that during the meeting the Rada chair- cast their news programs, but no foreign man noted that Ukraine would remain radio news service had followed through. open on all matters, especially as regards He also noted that the removal of Radio the elections. Kontynent did not leave Ukraine void of “The Verkhovna Rada will be one of foreign radio news broadcasts. the guarantors that the elections will be “BBC is broadcast in eight regions [of transparent and democratic, more so Ukraine], Radio Liberty works in because the principal political powers that Ternopil and Symferopol, and Voice of will put forward candidates are all repre- America operates in five regions,” sented in the Ukrainian Parliament,” explained Mr. Kholod. explained Mr. Lytvyn.

In praise of unsung heroes... different, and that incompetence, indolence and corruption need not be tolerated. (Continued from page 6) Many pundits in the diaspora have urged familiar with real-life heroes like Dr. Oksana a hands-off, “wait and see” policy, withhold- Surtseva in Odesa or Dr. Yarema Voznytsia ing any aid to Ukraine until Ukrainians first or Dr. Roma Polishchuk in Lviv, or Dr. “get their act together.” More often than not, Alexander Buyalsky in Dnipropetrovsk, this attitude rewards the status quo and it whom we’ve known to treat large numbers punishes the reformers who are desperately of indigent patients and spend long nights seeking societal improvements. The wait- with their patients fighting against all odds and-see approach betrays a callous disregard to save their lives. for the plight of ordinary Ukrainians who There are entire doctors’ brigades from need our help today. It provides a convenient Kyiv, Lviv and Chernihiv that donate their and intellectually lazy smoke screen for the weekends to bring medical services to many broken promises to help Ukraine even impoverished families in remote villages. when the going gets tough. Others volunteer to help patients in the con- Mr. Woronowycz’s article suggests that it taminated regions of Polissia on the edges of is precisely Western corporate and charitable the official Chornobyl exclusion zone. Their involvement that can provide alternative motivation to pursue these volunteer efforts models, and make the crucial difference in is all the more impressive when we consider giving Ukraine’s young people hope for the paltry wages they’re paid for their regu- meaningful change. lar hospital duties. In light of the “brain drain” and the large The corporate sector, too, is not without number of Ukrainian doctors who have emi- its heroes. Volodya Mitin is the Ukrainian grated to the West in search of better fortune, director of the New Zealand-based firm NZ we need to reward and support those who Techno, which markets many leading brands have remained – those who have devoted of medical technology. As a highly respected themselves to the nation’s future, even while medical engineer, Mr. Mitin is always in working in conditions and for wages that no demand. A tireless worker, he has installed Western doctor or consultant could long intensive care units all over Ukraine, and he endure. By providing them with the tools, has been known to rise up in the middle of the training and technology they need, we the night and drive halfway across the coun- can encourage Ukraine’s health care pio- try as far as Luhansk or Ivano-Frankivsk to neers to stay the course. We can help instill repair or recalibrate a sensitive instrument the self-respect Mr. Woronowycz calls for when an infant’s life was at stake. by rewarding the initiative and vision of These are people who are redefining those who have proven their commitment to Ukraine’s health service industry and raising their country and their vocation. the standard of care for all to emulate. By The medical heroes mentioned above are helping such doctors and volunteer efforts at not unique. Ukraine is full of such human the grassroots level, the diaspora is not aid- diamonds in the rough. It’s time for us to ing or abetting the oligarchs. Instead, we are publicize their successes and to provide empowering the reformers to challenge the them the hardware they crave to make more oligarchy by showing that life can be very miracles happen.

that outgoing Prime Minister José Maria Two Ukrainian citizens... Aznar had promised that all immediate (Continued from page 1) relatives of the dead victims would Lubkivskyi also did not specify which of become eligible for Spanish citizenship. the victims were illegally living in Spain The three Ukrainian survivors of the and where they resided in Ukraine. He terrorist act were women. One was would only say they lived “in Lviv and in released from a Madrid hospital the day the southern regions of Ukraine.” of the attack, after receiving treatment for A story in the Kyiv newspaper scrapes and bruises. The two other Ukraina Moloda stated that Ukraine’s women, both from western Ukraine and Embassy in Madrid had said that all sur- living in Spain as immigrant workers, vivors of the terrorist attack who were remain hospitalized. Ukraina Moloda immigrants to Spain would receive reported that one is recovering from an Spanish citizenship if they so desired and operation on leg injuries, while the other if they had registered with Spanish remains in critical condition with burns authorities. The newspaper also claimed to her body and a concussion. No. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 2004 23

reform draft legislation on the grounds Constitutional Court... that it is a strategic move by those who (Continued from page 1) currently hold power to retain their They have called a second vote, held authority as the presidential elections on March 3 of this year, invalid also approach. Current polls show that National Deputy Viktor Yushchenko of because it was done during a special ses- Our Ukraine has an overwhelming lead sion called by Verkhovna Rada Chairman over his nearest rivals, Prime Minister Volodymyr Lytvyn, exclusively to get a Viktor Yanukovych and Communist change made to the draft legislation so Party Chairman Petro Symonenko. that it could be approved during the cur- A survey released by the Ukrainian rent session. The change removed an item National Institute for Strategic Studies on that called for the president to be elected March 17 had Mr. Yushchenko supported by the Verkhovna Rada and returned that by 23.5 percent of those who were asked right to the people. The Constitution man- for whom they would vote in the October dates that amendments to Ukraine’s fun- 31 presidential elections. Mr. Symonenko damental law must be approved in two received 12.7 support, and Prime Minister separate sessions of the Parliament. Yanukovych, 11.2. The survey questioned Our Ukraine and the Tymoshenko 1,800 people in all regions of Ukraine dur- Bloc vociferously oppose the political ing the period of February 9-23.

accomplice, Yulia Tymoshenko, is corrupt Lazarenko... as well. Prosecutors say that a decade ago, (Continued from page 1) when Ms. Tymoshenko was president of Dr. Aslund noted that it may be diffi- Ukraine’s Unified Energy Systems, she cult to prove that Mr. Lazarenko broke helped get money to Mr. Lazarenko and Ukrainian law at a time when the country his partners in exchange for preferential was just beginning to establish a new leg- treatment for a gas company. islation following the break-up of the Ms. Tymoshenko was the deputy to Soviet Union. Viktor Yushchenko when he briefly served “Legislation in Ukraine at the time as President Kuchma’s prime minister. Ms. was rudimentary and contradictory. On Yushchenko is running for president in the the one hand, you can argue that nothing October election, and Ms. Tymoshenko is could be done [legally] because all laws seen as his likely choice for prime minister were contradictory. On the other hand, if he wins. Their chances of victory also you could argue that anything was legal could be hurt by damaging testimony from because the legislation was highly the Lazarenko trial. incomplete,” Dr. Aslund explained. But which political bloc is hurt by the There is also the widely held suspicion testimony depends a great deal on how that President Kuchma’s chief political the news is handled in Ukraine. The opponent and a potential Lazarenko country’s media is largely controlled by the government, so it is uncertain how Andrew F. Tully is an RFE/RL corre- much of the testimony will be heard by spondent. the Ukrainian public.

Turning the pages back... (Continued from page 6) son longs for peace, but war has begun. Already there may be those out there who need the help we can offer,” added Mr. Yushchenko as shouts of protest broke out from among the 38th Annual Membership Meeting lawmakers opposed to deployment. National Deputy Petro Symonenko, leader of the Communist faction, said: “Our respon- of the sibility is to defend the people of Iraq. ...The U.S. has already sent tens of thousands of Iraqi mothers and their children to their graves. The only point here is to take the oil in Iraq. The Ukrainian National Federal Credit Union 550 or so troops we send, our own sons and daughters, will perish.” Yevhen Marchuk, head of the National Security and Defense Council, which gave the initial approval for participation of the 19th Special Battalion in the humanitarian effort in Iraq, emphasized repeatedly during his address to the lawmakers that none of the 531 Sunday, March 28, 2004 Ukrainian soldiers that are part of the contingent would become combatants. He also vowed that they would not enter Iraq. at 2:00 p.m. Several months later, Ukraine became involved in Iraq after the war officially ended, (Registration begins at 1:00 p.m.) sending a stabilization force of some 1,800 soldiers to Iraq. Sources: “Rada approves battalion’s deployment to Kuwait,” by Roman Woronowycz, The Ukrainian Weekly, March 23, 2003, Vol. LXXI, No. 12; “Ukraine’s Ukrainian National Home foreign affairs: crisis management” in “2003: The Year in Review,” The Ukrainian Weekly, January 11, 2004, Vol. LXXII, No. 2. 142 Second Ave., New York, NY

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PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Sunday, March 21 (202) 691-4100, or Maria Sonevytsky at [email protected] or (212) 854-4697. Soyuzivka’s Datebook NEW YORK: La MaMa Experimental March 20, 2004 May 21, 2004 Theater and Yara Arts Group present “The Friday, April 2 Warrior’s Sister,” a new theater piece based Grace Church Men’s Retreat Rochester Fire Company Banquet EDMONTON: The Canadian Institute of on a Buryat epic song about the sister of a Ukrainian Studies presents Dr. Blair Ruble, March 27-28, 2004 May 22, 2004 legendary warrior who puts on his armor when he is killed. This original theater director, Kennan Institute, Woodrow Wilson “Cooking in the Ukrainian Tradition” Girls Scout Fashion Show International Center for Scholars, – sponsored by Kurin Spartanky piece is created by director Virlana Tkacz with Sayan and Erzhena Zhambalov. Washington, who will give the Bohdan Open to parents and children May 28-31, 2004 Bociurkiw Memorial Lecture on “The New Memorial Day Weekend Design is by Watoku Ueno, music is by 15 and older. Emilio China, and the piece is performed Face of Kyiv: International Migrant Friday pub night with band, by Eunice Wong, Andrew Colteaux Bayarto Communities in the Capital of Ukraine.” March 27-28, 2004 Saturday with Fata Morgana, and Endonov, Hettienne Park, Meredith Wright The lecture will be held at 7 p.m. in Heritage Brooklyn Ukrainian Group Sunday with Askold Buk Trio and Victor Zhalsanov. The piece is per- Lounge, Athabasca Hall, University of – Spring Cleaning Volunteer formed in English in a translation by Ms. Alberta. For more information call (780) Weekend June 3, 2004 Tkacz, Mr. Zhambalov and Wanda Phipps. 492-2972 or e-mail [email protected]. Ellenville Teachers School Tickets: $15. Performance run: March 5- Friday-Sunday, April 2-4 April 10, 2004 Related Association Banquet 21; performance schedule: Thursday- Easter Celebration Sunday at 8 p.m., with a matinee on NEW YORK: On the occasion of the 11th and Easter Brunch – $17.00 June 7-10, 2004 Sunday at 3 p.m. La MaMa is located at 74 anniversary of the revival of the Ukrainian Clergy Days E. Fourth St.; telephone, (212) 475-7710; Art and Literary Club, Mayana Gallery pres- April 17, 2004 website, http://www.brama.com/yara. ents a “Pre-Easter Art Bazaar,” an exhibition June 13, 2004 of paintings, sculpture, ceramics, pysanky, Wedding – Nancy Medwid Friday, April 2 books, etc. The observance will also include and Jonathan McFall 80th Birthday Party, Tony Percoco WASHINGTON: The Kennan Institute, in “Remember Our Artists” with gallery curator June 14-18, 2004 collaboration with the Ukrainian Studies Slava Gerulak, who will discuss the art and April 19-21, 2004 lives of the artists featured in the exhibit. Spring Clergy Days UNA Seniors’ Week Program at Columbia University, the U.S.- Ukraine Foundation and The Washington Guests are invited to participate and join in the reminiscing. Donation: $7; students, $5. April 21-23, 2004 June 18-20, 2004 Group, invites the public to attend the book launch of “Culture, Nation and Identity: Exhibit hours: Saturday-Sunday, noon-5 SUNY New Paltz Adoprive Parents’ Weekend, p.m.; exhibit opening at 4 p.m. The exhibit sponsored by the Embassy The Ukrainian-Russian Encounter, 1600- – Migrant Special Education 1945.” Two co-editors of the book, Prof. and the evening program will take place at Program of Ukraine and the UNA Frank E. Sysyn, visiting professor in the Mayana Gallery, 136 Second Ave., fourth floor, at 7 p.m. For more information, call June 20, 2004 Ukrainian history, Harriman Institute, May 7-9, 2004 Columbia University, director of the Peter (212) 260-4490; log on to http://www.geoci- 2nd Annual Cinco De Mayo Father’s Day Program Jacyk Center for Ukrainian Historical ties.com/ukrartlitclub/ or e-mail ukrartlit- Festivities – outside performance Research, University of Alberta, and for- [email protected]. June 20 - July 2, 2004 and zabava with LUNA mer Title VIII-supported research scholar Sunday, April 4 Tennis Camp at the Kennan Institute; and Prof. Mark May 9, 2004 von Hagen, department of history, WHIPPANY, N.J.: The Ukrainian Mother’s Day Brunch June 22, 2004 Harriman Institute, Columbia University, American Youth Association (SUMA), Traditional Ukrainian Meal Girls Scout Fashion Show and former short-term scholar at the Whippany Branch, is holding a Tricky – $15.00 Kennan Institute, will officiate at the pres- Tray/Fashion Show to benefit the June 27 - July 4 entation. The book launch will be held at Ukrainian Cultural Center of New Jersey. May 14, 2004 Plast Camp – Tabir Ptashat, 3:30-5:30 p.m.; the event is free and open The event will be held at the Ramada Inn, Ellenville High School Junior Prom Session One to the public. For additional information Route 10, East Hanover, N.J., at 4 - 9 access the Kennan Institute website, p.m. Tickets: $35 per person. 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