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Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXVIII HE No.KRAINIAN 42 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2000 EEKLY$1/$2 in Ukraine CongressionalT receptionU celebrates Tymoshenko underW fire for presenting Ukraine’s independence anniversary allegedly distorted report on energy sector

Ukrainian National Information Service N.C.); Spencer Abraham (R-Mich.); Rick by Roman Woronowycz repeatedly for his “energy tsarina,” quickly Santorum (R-Pa.) and Paul Sarbanes (D- Kyiv Press Bureau sided with her in the conflict between WASHINGTON – The annual Md.), as well as Rep. Frank Wolf (R-Va.), members of his government. During a Congressional reception commemorating while greetings were also relayed from KYIV – Ukraine’s beleaguered Vice Cabinet of Ministers meeting the next day the anniversary of Ukrainian independence Archbishop Anthony of the Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, already Mr. Yuschenko chastised Mr. Azarov for was held on Wednesday evening, Orthodox Church, Bishop Basil Losten of under pressure from business oligarchs and “unwise steps” in airing in public what the September 20, in the Senate’s Hart Office politicians to back away from fuel and Building. Coming on the heels of a major the Ukrainian Catholic Church’s Stamford prime minister said amounted to “discus- Eparchy and Bishop Robert Moskal of the energy sector reforms, came under further sions on arithmetic” and called on his min- conference on Ukraine’s nation-building attack – this time from within her own gov- held in Washington, the event provided an Ukrainian Catholic Church’s Parma isters to become “team players” working Eparchy. ernment – for allegedly presenting a dis- for a common goal. opportunity for Ukrainian Americans to torted financial picture of the state of the greet members of Congress and thank The associate director of the White “Each person should care for his func- House Office of Public Liaison, Beryl Hall, sector. tional responsibilities and not provoke them for their active support and advocacy Ms. Tymoshenko reported on October 10 of Ukrainian issues. read greetings from President Bill Clinton political mischief,” said Mr. Yuschenko addressed to the Ukrainian American com- to the Verkhovna Rada during a during the Cabinet meeting. Sponsored by the Congressional Government Day presentation that condi- Ukrainian Caucus (CUC), the Ukrainian munity on the occasion of the ninth Nonetheless the prime minister directed anniversary of Ukraine’s independence. In tions in the fuel and energy industry were that an inquiry take place to determine Congress Committee of America (UCCA) much improved, that fuel production was and the Ukrainian American Coordinating her closing statement Ms. Hall added that whose numbers were accurate. President Clinton enjoyed being in Ukraine up, and that payments to the government for During a 25-minute presentation to Council (UACC), the reception brought coal, oil and gas consumption had increased nearly 150 people gathered to observe the several months earlier during his European Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada the day before, trip in May-June. considerably in the last eight months. Ms. Tymoshenko had told lawmakers that annual tradition on Capitol Hill. Just hours later, State Tax The evening began with opening Representing the Ukrainian American by pressuring commercial consumers she Administration Chairman Mykola Azarov remarks from UNIS Director Michael community organizations that sponsored had increased repayment for energy usage fired off a statement in which he labeled Sawkiw Jr., who served as master of cere- the event were Askold Lozynskyj, presi- from 7 percent in 1999 to 70 percent in Ms. Tymoshenko’s figures inaccurate. monies. “What a momentous time to be in dent of the Ukrainian Congress 2000. She said that 2.75 billion hrv had Ukraine’s chief tax collector said that, con- Washington to celebrate the ninth annual Committee of America (UCCA) and the entered state coffers from energy payments trary to Ms. Tymoshenko’s assertions, the commemoration of Ukrainian Ukrainian World Congress (UWC); and in the first eight months of 2000, up over Independence Day,” said Mr. Sawkiw not- Ihor Gawdiak, president of the Ukrainian situation in the sector was reaching cata- the 1.39 billion hrv received for the same ing that the event followed a successful American Coordinating Council strophic dimensions. period in 1999. two-day conference titled “Ukraine’s Quest Prime Minister Viktor Yuschenko, main- for Mature Nation Statehood: A (Continued on page 3) taining the strong support he has displayed (Continued on page 19) Roundtable,” with participants from acade- mia and business, and officials from the American and Ukrainian governments. The Rev. Stephen Zeneuch, pastor of St. U.S. physician’s dream of helping Ukraine goes sour Andrew’s Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral by Roman Woronowycz restore the sight of Ukrainians into the a non-governmental organization dedi- in Silver Spring, Md., delivered the invoca- Kyiv Press Bureau background and bring politics and per- cated to the prevention of blindness – tion. sonal ambitions to the fore. and yearly visits to Ukraine to deliver Among the first congressional guests to IVANO-FRANKIVSK – In 1992, Standing in a supply room amid the equipment and materials, and offer address the assembled participants was when Dr. William Selezinka decided he medical supplies he had gathered for consultations and training, a deeply Sen. Paul Sarbanes (D-Md.). Having wanted to help Ukraine in the best way the Ivano-Frankivsk Medical Academy disappointed Dr. Selezinka left Ivano- served for years in the House of he knew how, he expected much the Hospital, the bespectacled and slightly Frankivsk on September 13, perhaps Representatives and now nearly 15 years in same success he had experienced in his hunched elderly doctor with a voice for the last time, his project unfinished the United States Senate, he is a member of nearly 30 years in the medical profes- that belies his age, said on September 8 the Senate Foreign Relations Committee sion. that he had come to Ivano-Frankivsk to (Continued on page 4) and fervently supports continued U.S. He believed his expertise and the do charitable work – not to become assistance to Ukraine. contacts he had made during his years embroiled in controversy and political Sen. Sarbanes acknowledged partici- as an eye surgeon and chief of resi- tests of will. pants from Maryland and stated, “We are dents at the University of California- “They keep looking at the ‘legal fortunate here in Maryland to have a very San Diego and St. Louis University side,’ ” explained Dr. Selezinka. “I only active Ukrainian American community ... gave him the tools to help the western care about the human aspect.” you prevail in business, the arts, academia Ukrainian city of Ivano-Frankivsk re- Any American with limited knowl- and enrich the cultural, intellectual and establish itself as one of the leading edge of the bureaucratic jungle called political life of our state.” The senator eye care centers of Ukraine. Ukraine and no understanding of the recalled the “dark days” when Ukrainian The Ukrainian Eye Project that Dr. back-door manner in which business independence celebrations were held dur- Selezinka founded had considerable operates here – even if it is the charita- ing the times of the Soviet Union, underlin- success initially, most notably in ble business of helping people and sav- ing that the community had “firm immov- October 1996 when the Ivano- ing eyesight – eventually would have able conviction, and in the end freedom Frankivsk City Eye Clinic opened – a run headfirst into the same insurmount- and liberty prevailed.” project that he pushed forward with able wall that confronted Dr. Selezinka Two officials from the Ukrainian gov- support of the local mayor. when his effort of simple compassion ernment were present at the celebration Unfortunately, the 76-year-old crossed with personal ambitions and who had also attended the two-day confer- retired ophthalmologist from San the misunderstandings that can arise ence held in Washington: Oleh Rybachuk, Diego could not have foreseen that, when cultural expectations don’t mesh. chief of staff for Prime Minister Viktor even as his dream to establish the eye After eight years of annual promo- Yuschenko; and National Deputy institute as the best in the country tion and fund-raising efforts in the Mykhailo Ratushnyi. moved slowly towards fruition, there United States for his program in Acknowledgements were made of addi- were forces at work that would move Ukraine – the last two years with much tional co-sponsors of the congressional his primary goal of helping to save or support from Lions Club International, Dr. William Selezinka event, including Sens. 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ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFSNEWSBRIEFS Chechens in Ukraine: a diaspora in the making? Zlenko: Ukraine stays European course “political character” and has attracted “international publicity.” According to Mr. by Lily Hyde 5,000. Official statistics do not exist, KYIV – Newly appointed Foreign Kravchenko, Mr. Gongadze’s publications RFE/RL Newsline since only a small fraction of the Affairs Minister Anatolii Zlenko assured in the Internet newsletter Ukrainska Pravda, Chechens are registered and have foreign diplomats in Kyiv on October 10 which have been critical of Kyiv, may have The meeting around a table cluttered received formal refugee status. that Ukraine will continue its efforts to inte- contributed to his disappearance. “For the with lemonade bottles and food plates Refugees have found it hard to get the grate with Europe. “Let me reiterate once first time in the history of crime detection, it was rowdy. A young Chechen warrior Ukrainian government to recognize again that our course remains unchanged. was decided to allow the wife [of a disap- wanted to boast about his fighting them. Rakhman Khamtsuyev, a Chechen As President [Leonid] Kuchma stated ... the peared person] to participate in investiga- exploits in Chechnya. A Ukrainian from whose wife is Russian, arrived in course on European integration is and will tive measures and to discuss their results,” Crimea pledged his undying respect for Cherkasy with his family and his broth- remain our priority,” Reuters quoted Mr. the internal affairs minister told the law- the Chechens, while a Ukrainian nation- er’s all-Chechen family. The brother’s Zlenko as saying. Interfax reported that Mr. makers. However, he did not report any sig- alist took issue with the Crimean’s use of family did not receive permission to stay Zlenko had declared that Kyiv wants “to nificant progress in the investigation. the Russian language. At the head of the and had to return to their home town just materialize its European choice in a con- (RFE/RL Newsline) table, a delegation of war veterans outside the capital, Grozny. recalled the forced evacuation of crete form.” (RFE/RL Newsline) According to Mamed Khataev, a World Bank, EBRD to give more credits Chechens from their republic in the Chechen who heads the Cherkassy Kuchma worried about economic crime Stalinist era. And from the next room, Muslim community, this is the usual KYIV – World Bank President James the plaintive sound of the Muslim call to Ukrainian procedure with all-Chechen KYIV – President Leonid Kuchma on Wolfensohn pledged in Kyiv last week that prayer was heard. families, who are given no chance to live October 9 reviewed economic crime at a his bank will soon allocate $70 million to The two dozen or so people had been legally in Ukraine by the authorities: session of the Coordinating Committee for complete a program restructuring Ukraine’s brought together under the auspices of “They come and go, but no one registers Combating Organized Crime and coal sector, which was launched in 1996, the Muslim Community in the town of you. [The authorities] can, they say they Corruption, Interfax reported. Mr. Kuchma the Eastern Economist Daily reported on Cherkasy, south of Kyiv. The group will, but it’s only on paper. They appear said the fuel and energy complex is “the October 9. Finance Minister Ihor Mitiukov unites about 3,000 Muslims in the on TV and say we have a good attitude to most politicized and criminalized” econom- commented that the loan will improve the region, mostly Tatars, Azerbaijanis, and these people, we accept them – but its all ic sector in Ukraine. He cited several exam- country’s financial situation but will not natives of Central Asian states. A net- on paper and on TV. In fact, there’s an ples of shady operations involving supplies prevent the government from making budg- work of such organizations across unofficial order that no Chechens are of electricity, coal, and oil, but declined to et cuts this year. Mr. Wolfensohn also prom- Ukraine represents 2 million Muslims. registered for any price, they are sent out name any offenders. President Kuchma ised to send a mission to Kyiv to discuss the On September 6, they gathered at the of Ukraine.” noted that such areas as metallurgy and allocation of $100 million to support behest of their newest members, The office of the United Nations High agriculture, as well as the social sphere, are Ukraine’s financial sector. Meanwhile, the Chechens, to mark the Chechen day of Commissioner for Refugees in Ukraine also plagued by financial crime, tax evasion European Bank for Reconstruction and independence, which was declared in acknowledges that an “unwritten rule” and corruption. He also criticized the gov- Development has signed an agreement with 1991, but is still far from being a politi- does indeed prevent local immigration ernment for failing to draft a bill on the Kyiv on issuing a $100 million credit for cal reality. Estimates of the number of services from accepting many refugees legalization of shadow capital, in accor- Chechens in Ukraine vary from 2,000 to the purchase of fuel for four Ukrainian from Russian republics like Chechnya. dance with a decree he had issued earlier energy generating companies. (RFE/RL The official reason is that such refugees this year. (RFE/RL Newsline) Newsline) Lily Hyde is an RFE/RL correspon- are Russian citizens and, therefore, from Police note unprecedented search dent based in Ukraine. a country that respects human rights. 1.3 percent growth in agriculture noted Nevertheless, Mr. Khamtsuyev is KYIV – Internal Affairs Minister Yurii KYIV – Vice Prime Minister Mykhailo grateful to Ukraine, where he says the Kravchenko told the Verkhovna Rada on Hladii told Interfax on October 9 that agri- media offer a more balanced picture of October 6 that police are taking “unprece- cultural production in January-September events in Chechnya than their Russian dented” measures in their search for opposi- 2000 grew by 1.3 percent, compared with Ukrainians believe counterparts. Ukrainian authorities have tion journalist Heorhii Gongadze, who dis- the same period last year. Agrarian Policy also allowed Chechen information cen- appeared on September 16. Mr. Minister Ivan Kyrylenko noted that in 1999 and 2000 were ters to operate, despite the objections of Kravchenko said the investigation of Mr. the Russian government. Gongadze’s disappearance has taken on a (Continued on page 15) Most important, Mr. Khamtsuyev has most difficult years been able to escape the horrors of life by Jan Maksymiuk just outside Grozny. Chechens in RFE/RL Poland, Belarus and Ukraine Report Ukraine are linked by unofficial or social organizations, like the Muslim communi- U.S. provides grant to Gongadze’s Internet newspaper PRAGUE – A poll conducted by the ties, where they have found a welcome U.S. Embassy concerned about the fate of Heorhii Ukrainian Center for Economic and Gongadze, and we hope that reliable and some support. But the Cherkasy KYIV – U.S. Ambassador to Political Studies from July 28 to August community cannot do much for the information will soon be forthcoming 10 among 2,012 Ukrainians showed that Ukraine Steven Pifer announced on seven Chechen families who have moved October 2 that the U.S. Embassy from Ukrainian authorities about his nearly half of Ukrainian citizens believe into the town. The community rents only whereabouts. An independent media is 1999 and 2000 have been the most diffi- Public Affairs Section is providing a two rooms in an apartment, one of which grant to the Ukrainska Pravda website a vital component of both political and cult years in the nine-year history of it uses as a mosque, the other as a study economic reform.” Ukraine’s independence. to support its coverage of the issues of room for Arabic and religion classes and media freedom, corruption and trans- Under the terms of the $24,000 Of those polled, 26.5 percent pointed social gatherings, such as the Chechen grant, Ukrainska Pravda will organize to 2000 as the most difficult year, 22.6 parency, and the development of civil independence celebration. regular live web discussion; commis- percent to 1999, 7.8 percent to 1998, and society. The Cherkasy Muslim community sion special reports and commentaries; 6.6 percent to 1991. “We hope that this grant will help to head Mr. Khataev insists the group is support efforts of Ukrainska Pravda and translate and post to the Ukrainska The poll found that 32.3 percent of purely a spiritual and social movement Ukrainians would like to emigrate from during this difficult period,” Pravda site other material about these and does not engage in politics. Leaders Ambassador Pifer said. “We are very crucial topics. Ukraine and settle in another country, of the Chechen diaspora in Crimea coop- while 61.5 percent said they would pre- erate with the Crimean Tatar political fer to stay at home. The difficult eco- organization Mejlis to find Chechen fam- nomic situation was quoted as the main ilies accommodation and support. And reason for leaving Ukraine forever (81.7 they also stay in touch with Chechen FOUNDED 1933 percent). information centers around the country. 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Through the diaspora, The Ukrainian Weekly Archive: www.ukrweekly.com Symonenko, 1.7 percent Minister of we are also organizing the education of The Ukrainian Weekly, October 15, 2000, No. 42, Vol. LXVIII Culture Bohdan Stupka and 1.5 percent a cadre of Chechens. We’re preparing Copyright © 2000 The Ukrainian Weekly President Leonid Kuchma. Chechnya for freedom – I would say, No. 42 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2000 3 Lieberman meets with ethnic leaders in Ohio Pascual sworn in as envoy to Ukraine CLEVELAND – The president of the that allows immigrants to rise to the very United Ukrainian Organizations of heights without losing a sense of who Greater Cleveland, Wasyl Liscynesky, they are and where they came from. and Andrew Fedynsky, director of the “Anyone of your children or grandchil- Ukrainian Museum-Archives, met with dren,” Sen. Lieberman continued, “can the Democratic candidate for vice-presi- become a candidate for vice-president – dent, Sen. Joseph Lieberman, on even president of the United States.” September 20. He pointed to Al Gore’s foreign policy The meeting came at the request of of active U.S. engagement in the world Sen. Lieberman, who asked if he could and touted the campaign’s domestic poli- discuss issues with a small group of Ohio cy programs including Social Security, ethnic leaders, including members of the Medicare and continued prosperity. Irish, Italian, Polish, Hungarian and Sen. Lieberman also stressed his own Arab-American communities. European heritage, indicating that he traces In chatting with the group of about 20 his ancestry to Chernivtsi in Ukraine. In a representatives, Sen. Lieberman spoke of separate conversation with Messrs. the pride he feels as a Jewish American Liscynesky and Fedynsky, Sen. Lieberman and commended the participants for said he looks forward to further meetings working so hard to preserve their own with Ukrainian Americans during the cam- respective cultures and for maintaining paign. The Ukrainian representatives links with the countries of their origin. encouraged him to continue to support a America, he said, is a great country positive U.S. policy toward Ukraine.

Yaro Bihun Carlos Pascual (left) takes the oath as the new U.S. ambassador to Ukraine. Next to him, holding the Bible, is his wife, Aileen Marshall Pascual, and William Keppler, deputy chief of protocol at the State Department, who is administering the oath. Deputy Secretary of State Strobe Talbott is in the background. by Yaro Bihun during the period of Ukraine’s transition Special to The Ukrainian Weekly from the Soviet authoritarian, command society: independence, a new constitution, WASHINGTON – Carlos Pascual was presidential and parliamentary elections, sworn in on October 6 as the next U.S. and the ending of a one-party state. The ambassador to Ukraine, promising contin- process, however, is not complete, and ued U.S. support for Ukraine’s quest to only Ukraine can make the difficult choic- build a democratic, free-market society for es necessary to complete it, he added. its people and to become a part of the Ambassador Pascual said that in this European community. endeavor the United States will support The swearing-in ceremony took place in Ukraine’s stated quest to shape its destiny the ornate Benjamin Franklin Room of the as a European state. This is not question of State Department in the presence of close foreign policy but a domestic issue, he to 300 of his colleagues, friends and fami- added. “If Ukraine wants to be part of ly, including the president’s and vice-presi- Europe, it must look like Europe” in its dent’s national security advisors, Samuel political, economic and social systems, Berger and Leon Feurth, and Deputy which must include the freedom of the Secretary of State Strobe Talbott. press, an independent judiciary, the rule of In remarks after taking the oath, law, a fair tax system and less corruption. Ambassador Pascual spoke about his gov- The new ambassador quoted a recent ernment’s vision for Ukraine’s future. Sen. Joseph Lieberman (right), Democratic candidate for vice-president, meets Much has been accomplished, he said, (Continued on page 19) with Andrew Fedynsky (left) and Wasyl Liscynesky.

the important role Ukraine plays in the ic and its economy free of corruption ... Let The congressman congratulated the par- Congressional reception... international arena as well. “Ukraine,” he us renew our dedication to those goals.” ticipants of the two-day conference held in (Continued from page 1) continued “is the linchpin to crushing com- The last speaker of the evening was Washington for, in his words, “you were (UACC). munism permanently in East Europe, and I Rep. Sander Levin (D-Mich.). A found- able to dig beneath the surface of these Mr. Lozynskyj expressed gratitude to the think Ukraine is playing a key role in ing member of the Congressional issues. And they are not easy ones.” Having Ukrainian community’s friends on Capitol accomplishing that.” Ukrainian Caucus and a longtime advo- opened the conference a day earlier, Rep. Hill and acknowledged their support for Ukraine’s ambassador to the United cate of Ukraine who has worked with the Levin said, “the conference has demon- Ukraine. Since the declaration of Ukrainian States, Kostyantyn Gryshchenko, con- Ukrainian American community in strated a determination of Ukraine and all independence,” added Mr. Lozynskyj, “our gratulated the Ukrainian American com- greater Detroit, the congressman was of its friends here in America to work on friends have been most forthcoming in munity for its “long tradition [of congres- introduced by Borys Potapenko, presi- these issues.” enabling Ukraine to achieve a certain sional receptions], which began long dent of the Southeastern Michigan Towards the end of the evening, Rep. degree of progress, becoming more market before Ukrainian independence here in Branch of the Ukrainian Congress Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) also arrived to oriented, becoming, significantly more Congress.” The ambassador spoke of the Committee of America. greet the audience. democratic and enabling the people of progress made in Ukraine and accentuat- Ukraine to live a better life.” ed that, “nine years of independence Mr. Gawdiak spoke of past celebrations shows that Ukraine is here to stay, as a of Ukrainian independence where “speech- strong and reliable partner of the United Greetings from President Clinton es were made in Congress from the podi- States ... in its further development of a Below is the text of greetings sent by President Bill Clinton to the Ukrainian um, where we still were not certain that strategic partnership between Ukraine Independence Day celebration held on Capitol Hill on September 20. Ukraine’s independence was a certainty.” and the United States” The ambassador He added: “Next year, when we meet reassured the audience present that Warm greetings to everyone celebrating the ninth anniversary of Ukraine’s inde- again for this commemoration of Ukraine’s Ukraine has a bright future and much to pendence. independence, we will be celebrating not celebrate. On August 24, 1991, after decades of communist tyranny and oppression, the only Ukraine’s further achievements, its Jeremy Hekhuis, legislative assistant for Ukrainian Parliament proclaimed independence from the Soviet Union, and a new greater stability and its growing prosperity, foreign affairs for Sen. Carl Levin (D- era of freedom began in Ukraine. Today, nine years later, the people of Ukraine are but also a greater understanding and Mich.), sponsor of the Senate room where stronger and more indomitable than ever – reclaiming their land, uniting their peo- greater commitment by the new American the reception was held, read comments ple, restoring their culture, raising their children in liberty, and building a free, sov- administration and new Congress towards delivered by the senator just several days ereign and independent Ukraine. Ukraine.” prior. I was proud to visit Ukraine again in June of this year, not only to acknowledge Rep. Bob Schaffer (R-Colo.), co-chair of Next, the chairman of the House its ancient and glorious past, but also to pledge America’s support for building a free the Congressional Ukrainian Caucus, International Relations Committee, Rep. and prosperous future. Ukraine has much to offer to Europe and the world, and expressed his enthusiasm for working with- Benjamin Gilman, took the podium. Very America looks forward to having a strong, democratic and prosperous Ukraine as a in the ranks of the caucus to enhance the well acquainted with Ukrainian issues, the partner in meeting the challenges and possibilities of the 21st century. relationship between Ukraine and the chairman mentioned the sacrifices that As we mark this special occasion, I salute the Ukrainian American community United States. In particular, Rep. Schaffer Ukrainians have had to endure to obtain for your contributions to the rebirth of freedom in your ancestral homeland and to mentioned that “Ukraine is in a pivotal their independence: war, famine, repres- the historic transformation that is taking place in Ukraine today. time right now, economically and political- sion, etc. “For the sake of their sacrifice Best wishes to all for a memorable celebration. ly, and we [Members of Congress] watch and loss,” stated Rep. Gilman, “an inde- Bill Clinton that very closely.” The congressman related pendent Ukraine should be truly democrat- 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2000 No. 42

become involved with the humanitarian U.S. physician’s dream... aid project because the mayor brought (Continued from page 1) the weight of his office and the contacts and verging on collapse. to the project that helped move donations He had become embroiled in a seem- smoothly through customs and the city ingly unresolveable conflict over who administration to the hospitals that were owns and controls the medical equip- to receive it. However, he now believes ment he had gathered almost single- Mr. Borovych had volunteered to help handedly for the Ivano-Frankivsk City organize and run the local chapter of the Eye Clinic through contributions from Lions Club in order to control the flow U.S. hospitals and corporations, as well of the gifts for his own benefit. as the Ukrainian diaspora. The dispute Disagreements between the two over left him frustrated, disillusioned and dis- the equipment culminated in July when mayed, mostly over how his best inten- Dr. Selezinka decided to move all the tions were greeted by what he perceived donated equipment from the city eye as political manipulation for personal clinic to the neighboring Ivano- gain. Frankivsk Oblast Hospital, which houses But, there are two sides to every story the regional medical academy and had and, as frequently happens in these types been competing with the city eye clinic of controversies, the parties involved in for the humanitarian aid donated by the dispute view the issues from widely Lions Club International. The decision differing perspectives. led to a confrontation between Dr. Selezinka and the director of the eye At the center: a diode laser clinic at the city hospital. It also brought Dr. William Selezinka with the diode laser. The disagreement, essentially a strug- strong protests from Mr. Borovych, whose political contacts and close rela- gle about whether to keep the 21 pieces about the need to block direct access to Mr. Borovych and Dr. Holovchak, of medical equipment at the Ivano- tionship with the eye clinic director vir- tually assured that the equipment would surgical rooms from hospital corridors however, claim that is an outright lie, that Frankivsk City Eye Clinic or move it to but had received assurances only that the the army doctor currently treats patients the Ivano-Frankivsk Medical Academy remain there. Dr. Selezinka stubbornly maintains problem soon would be resolved. Dr. at the city eye clinic regularly on Hospital’s eye center, revolves around a Selezinka’s concern was that surgeons Thursdays. complicated piece of machinery with a that the humanitarian aid in question were soon scheduled to begin performing $40,000 price tag. Called a diode laser, it belongs to the Lions Club of Ivano- Disagreements intensify vitreoretinal surgery with the diode laser, allows doctors to perform vitreoretinal Frankivsk and should remain under his which would require a much higher stan- The disagreements and discussions and cataract surgery on patients. control as the appointed agent for the dard of sanitation. reached an apex on July 18 when Dr. The diode laser was a gift from the non-governmental organization. He But Dr. Selezinka was most galled by Selezinka, without previously signaling Lions Club International Foundation and showed documents in which the club his discovery that Dr. Halyna Holovchak, his intention, unilaterally decided to the local San Diego chapter to the Ivano- specifically names him as its representa- appointed head of the eye clinic in April, move the equipment stored at the city eye Frankivsk Lions Club in mid-1999. The tive in Ukraine. The U.S. eye surgeon had made plans to train herself in the use clinic. While Dr. Holovchak scrambled to Ivano-Frankivsk chapter was established also insisted that the equipment was not of the diode laser in order to be able to contact Mr. Borovych, Dr. Selezinka and by Dr. Selezinka in January 1999 and properly transferred to the city eye clinic begin doing complicated and delicate a U.S. colleague began carrying equip- headed by Bohdan Borovych, an ex- because there are strong suggestions the ment to waiting vehicles. mayor of Ivano-Frankivsk who served in Ivano-Frankivsk club did not fulfill inter- retinal and cataract surgery. According to As Dr. Holovchak argued and pleaded 1994-1998. Mr. Borovych also provided national requirements for its existence Dr. Selezinka, however, the clinic has with Dr. Selezinka to stop, two individu- key municipal government support for and thus had no right to accept the dona- neither the facilities nor equipment to als claiming to be security personnel the creation of the city eye clinic. As the tions. Lions Club International, accord- properly train her. appeared and forcefully told the U.S. head of the Ivano-Frankivsk Lions, the ing to a letter in Dr. Selezinka’s posses- “I will not allow her to gain experi- doctors they were to leave everything ex-mayor signed the necessary customs sion, has threatened to remove the Ivano- ence at the expense of losing a human behind, said Dr. Selezinka. He main- paperwork and accepted all the equip- Frankivsk charter because the club has eye,” said Dr. Selezinka. He explained tained that he was imprisoned in a room, ment and supplies sent from the United shown no evidence of any charitable that Dr. Holovchak would need to spend but it appears that his incarceration was States through Dr. Selezinka’s efforts, activity and was delinquent in its dues hours training on eyes from pig corpses self-imposed to a large extent because he including the diode laser. until Dr. Selezinka paid what was out- in approved medical training facilities had the key to the room in which he was Mr. Borovych said all the equipment standing. before he would agree to allow her to use asked to remain. The only reason he was turned over to the local eye clinic as Mr. Borovych, on the other hand, says the diode laser. wouldn’t leave, he later explained, is had previously been agreed and, there- the equipment is the legal property of the Earlier, Dr. Selezinka had provided because the security officials had taken fore, is the property of the city. But Dr. city because the Ivano-Frankivsk Lions training on the diode laser for the first his personal instruments. Selezinka claimed the diode laser was Club signed it over to the city-run hospi- director of the clinic, who spent a part of “They told me that I could not leave leased to the hospital for a three-year tal. 1999 in the United States learning the the building with my instruments,” period, an assertion supported by the procedures. Tragically, the woman, Dr. July visit reveals problems explained Dr. Selezinka. “This equip- clinic’s director, who happens to be Mr. Oksana Holovchak, who ia Dr. ment is like my suit, it goes where I go.” Borovych’s partner. The problems between Dr. Selezinka Holovchak’s mother became ill with can- According to Dr. Selezinka, the radical While Mr. Borovych explained he had and Mr. Borovych began in July, when cer after returning from the United States efforts by Mr. Borovych and Dr. the paperwork to prove the diode laser is the ophthalmologist arrived for his annu- and died in May. The younger Dr. Holovchak to keep possession of the city property, Dr. Selezinka said he was al visit, ready to train and consult doctors Holovchak was appointed by city offi- humanitarian equipment, and especially not surprised. “Maybe he had his people and perform surgery with other U.S. doc- cials to take her mother’s place just prior the diode laser, are quite clear. put something together recently,” Dr. tors on hand. He noticed from the outset, to her death. With no doctor on staff who “I know that they want to begin their Selezinka said. however, that things were not as he was capable of using the equipment, the own business, to start charging patients The U.S. eye surgeon said he was expected. diode laser was used only when U.S. for treatment,” said Dr. Selezinka, who pleased, initially, that Mr. Borovych had First of all, medical and training doctors arrived at Dr. Selezinka’s invita- also noted that Mr. Borovych’s daughter equipment, including a teaching micro- tion to do specialized surgery and train was soon to enter medical school and had scope, stood idly in storage rooms, obvi- their Ukrainian counterparts. plans to study ophthalmology. ously rarely used, even though the neigh- The conflict, with Dr. Selezinka on Mr. Borovych flatly denied the allega- boring oblast medical academy, which one side and Mr. Borovych and Dr. tion and said the elderly Dr. Selezinka was trying to raise the standards of its Halyna Holovchak on the other, has simply had succumbed to pressure from own eye clinic, had repeatedly asked for taken on such emotional tones, that the the oblast hospital medical academy to the microscope. latter have even accused the former of turn the equipment over to the eye clinic Dr. Selezinka also found that medical ensuring the death of Dr. Holovchak’s there and had developed all sorts of mother by not obtaining medical treat- supplies provided by Lions Club rationalization to support his decision. ment for her in the United States. International were being stored at the “Why did Dr. Selezinka not explain to Friction between the director of the home of Mr. Borovych and not at the us his concerns about the need to city eye clinic and Dr. Selezinka hospital, where they would be accessible improve the cleanliness in the surgery increased when the U.S. doctor realized to all. According to Dr. Selezinka, when wards earlier?” asked Mr. Borovych in an that the only other local eye surgeon he confronted Mr. Borovych about the interview conducted in his office on trained to use the diode laser repeatedly matter, the head of the city Lions Club September 8. He explained that several had been refused access to the equipment replied that the hospital lacked storage floors of the hospital were currently at the city eye clinic. The surgeon, Ihor space. But the retired doctor believes that being remodeled and that the eye clinic Mr. Borovych simply had made other Konoval, who works at a neighboring level would be done next year. plans for it. army hospital, had received training in Later, Dr. Halyna Holovchak contest- Meanwhile, Dr. Selezinka remained Mexico through Dr. Selezinka’s efforts ed her U.S. counterpart’s assertions that displeased that operating rooms and sur- and had agreed to help out at the city eye the eye clinic did not meet normal stan- gical wards at the eye clinic still failed to clinic but was not allowed to work there, dards of sanitation. She explained that meet Western standards of cleanliness explained Dr. Selezinka. Dr. Halyna the surgery wards including pre- and and sterility. “It is absolutely a night- Holovchak “used every excuse in the post-op rooms, contain special sterile mare,” stated Dr. Selezinka. book,” he said to keep Dr. Konoval away Bohdan Borovych He said he had complained earlier from the diode laser. (Continued on page 14) No. 42 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2000 5 THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM

Activists promote UNA at Jersey festival Branch billing vs direct billing HANOVER TOWNSHIP, N.J. – The activities coordinator, UNA advisor and by Martha Lysko between 14,000 and 60,000 members. Ukrainian National Association participated Northern New Jersey District treasurer. UNA National Secretary Large fraternals have been on direct billing in the annual Ukrainian Festival held here The winners of the UNA raffle were since the 1970s and smaller fraternals on September 23, by having an information announced to the public. Wolodymyr Since January 1999, when Ukrainian don’t have the computer capabilities to go table open to the public with information Potezny of New Providence, N.J., won National Association Inc. switched to the on the system. It is also true that other about the UNA, its fraternal activities, pub- first prize, “History of Ukraine, by new Life Insurance Administration sys- Ukrainian fraternal societies are not yet on lications, insurance and financial products, Mykhailo Hrushevsky; Stephan Goras of tem, it became possible to put members direct billing although some members are membership benefits, as well as information Jersey City, N.J., won second prize, a free on direct billing versus traditional branch billed directly. about Soyuzivka. year’s subscription to The Ukrainian billing. Almost immediately some We have been writing about direct The UNA also raffled off six prizes in Weekly; Andrij Popiw of Scranton, Pa., branches went to the new system; current- billing and discussing it since January order to draw people to its information won the third prize, the UNA centennial ly many branches are on direct billing. 1999 at district meetings. By January 1, table. alarm clock. Though this change is mandated by 2001, all branches of the Ukrainian Manning the UNA table were Eugene Mary Gorga of Colonia, N.J., Emilia insurance authorities, it also is a response National Association will be on direct Oscislawski, UNA advisor and chairman of Kowalchuk of Toms River, N.J., and Anna to demands of the membership and in part billing. the Northern New Jersey District Prociuk of Union, N.J., each won a UNA T- is a reflection of current trends in the insur- The benefits to UNA and the member- ance industry. A recent survey of fraternal Committee, and Andre J. Worobec, fraternal shirt, the fourth, fifth and sixth prizes. ship of being on direct billing can be societies showed that all the societies sur- summed up in one word: savings, both in veyed were on direct billing or were in the money and time. UNA now sends all bills process of changing to direct billing. The survey was limited to societies with (Continued on page 14)

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NEWS AND VIEWS THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Elections 2000 Colonial mindset and national identity The second of three presidential debates is behind us and for about a quarter of U.S. by Ihor Lysyj it can be also native. On the other side of the conflict are pro- voters it is still not clear who will get their vote on November 7 – the first presidential Having won political independence in election in this century. For Ukrainian Americans its also not clear who will be the best ponents of national culture and conscious- 1991, Ukraine still is fighting for its cultur- ness in Ukraine. Of those, the popular candidate to help Ukraine; in fact, this is the first election in, well, decades that some al self-determination nine years later. The sort of issues surrounding the Soviet Union, or Eastern Europe, or newly independent movement Rukh was probably the most conflict is between colonial and indigenous significant. The movement, idealistic and states are not even being discussed. During Reagan’s time, the “Evil Empire” issue cultures. It is a clash between Russian cul- was a central campaign theme that resonated strongly with Ukrainian Americans. For intellectual, represented what could justifi- tural domination and awakening Ukrainian ably be called the romantic period of the Bush Sr. in 1988 – Gorbachev’s perestroika and events in Eastern Europe dominated cultural aspirations. On a personal level it news headlines. Clinton’s first election came on the heels of a collapsed Soviet Union, struggle for independence. Having is a clash between the colonial mindset and achieved independence for the nation, the and promises to assist the new, independent countries kept popping up in his campaign the mindset of national conciousness. speeches during his second run. Now, except for celebrating Milosovic’s defeat (final- movement was totally unprepared or in The weapons of choice in this conflict capable of assuming responsibility for run- ly) and George W.’s jab during the recent debate that monies from the West “ended up are language, heritage and religion. The in Chernomyrdin’s pockets,” there’s been almost no mention of anything between ning the state. stakes are high, and the outcome of the Prague and Vladivostock. Yurii Kostenko, leader of one faction of struggle will determine the nature of Even if the candidates are quiet, we would have expected something from the ad Rukh stated recently: “National and demo- Ukrainian national identity. Underpinning hoc Ukrainian Republican and Ukrainian Democrat coalitions that always become cratic forces have won the struggle for the struggle is a fundamental issue. Will active around election time. The Democratic Party’s ethnic coalition promoting independence, but lost the fight for authori- Ukraine remain simply an independent Clinton’s campaign was really hustling in ’96 – writing statements, organizing events, ty, which remains Communist” (Svoboda, legal jurisdiction, as it is today, or will it providing policy analysis and the like, and in the 1980s the Ukrainian Republicans May 26). The popular national democratic were out like gang-busters on both the local and national levels. Now: total silence. become a nation-state in the European movement did not coalesce into a coherent Nary a peep. Not a word. It’s as though the Ukrainian American community reached sense? political force but fractured into a number an unspoken agreement to take a pass on this election cycle. The colonial mindset still prevalent in of small, ineffectual, competing and self- Maybe it’s because neither candidate gives us either thrills or chills. However, we Ukraine can best be defined as a deference destructive factions, a condition that in suspect, it has more to do with the disappointment with Ukraine, with the basic Soviet- to all things Russian. It manifests itself in a Ukrainian historic tradition is called “ota- style mentality and actions of its leaders and officials, the thin veneer of European- deep inferiority complex, a lack of self- manshchyna.” Unless national and demo- style democracy notwithstanding; disgust with the Chernomyrdin-style economic respect and ignorance of the indigenous cratic forces manage to overcome this reform – better understood as “legalized” theft – that is just as pervasive in Ukraine as cultural heritage. One can find proponents curse of history and consolidate into a unit- in Russia; and anger with the continuing degradation of the Ukrainian language and of the colonial mindset in the Ukrainian ed front whose goal is to rebuild the nation, Ukraine’s history and culture. As a result, many Ukrainian Americans really don’t feel Parliament, the government bureaucracy, the prospects for a better future are not very terribly passionate about helping Ukraine. Besides, the big issues – independence the Russian Orthodox Church and in com- bright. recognition, the start of political and economic transformation – have been addressed. mercial oligarchies. The principal weapon The diaspora is an important force in the There are, however, other issues – maybe not as big, but also important for of these proponents is an extensive propa- struggle for Ukrainian political and cultural Ukraine’s development as a healthy nation – such as continued U.S. support for ganda machine and a know-how in the self-determination. From the first day of Ukraine’s integration into Europe; funding for well-targeted and well-executed pro- information sphere inherited from the independence, the Ukrainian diaspora in grams to develop democracy and civil society to help break the oppressive load of left- Soviet Union. Soviet-era bureaucrats that the United States, Canada, and elsewhere over Soviet bureaucracy; continued insistence that contractors and consultants using permeate all branches of authority are the provided unqualified political, moral and U.S. funds in Ukraine manage and execute their programs using the Ukrainian lan- main proponents for the language, culture, economic support for the fledging state and guage; and ongoing U.S. support for humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, especially in religion and heritage of their former colo- its government. The importance of a politi- the area of health care. nial masters. cally active diaspora in support of its coun- But more than any one issue, it’s important to remember why so many people want- Media in all its forms, both print and try of origin was emphasized by Mayor ed Ukrainian independence in the first place. As Orest Deychakiwsky, a longtime staff broadcast, and entertainment are used to Andrzej Pruszkowskiof Lublin, Poland member of the U.S. Helsinki Commission and a recipient this year of The Washington propagate the colonial culture in Ukraine. It during his visit this past spring to the Group’s Leadership Award, noted in his award acceptance speech: “It is critically was a strange feeling for me to walk on United States: “It is evident that without important to remember that the struggle for independence was a struggle not just to Prospekt Svobody in Lviv and listen to the help of Polish and Ukrainian diaspora, throw off foreign domination, but it also was – and to some extent continues to be – a Russian rock-and-roll blasting from the the struggle for independence in their home struggle to restore the human dignity of the Ukrainian people.” beer hall next to the Shevchenko monu- countries would have been more difficult Even if you are really disgusted with the schlemiels who are entrusted with being ment and see each corner newsstand over- and more protracted. More than that, we Ukraine’s leaders, and are deeply saddened by the demoralization felt by so many flowing with Russian-language newspa- should take advantage of their (diaspora) Ukrainians, and feel helpless before the state of spiritual and moral decay, and are pers. life experience, learning from them, and angered that so many in Ukraine have irresponsibly and carelessly, with arrogance and The most striking characteristic of the utilize them in the rebuilding of our coun- pettiness and peevishness, disregarded unique historic opportunities – it is precisely in colonial mentality is a decline in the com- tries.” this area, the restoration of dignity, that there’s still plenty of work to be done. And mon use of the Ukrainian language. There The remarkable success of Ukrainian with our votes, we can, and should, look to our elected officials to help us do that. is an overpowering domination of the foreign policy can be directly attributed in Russian language on radio and TV. On the part to unceasing lobbying by the political- Internet, 90 percent of the websites origi- ly influential Ukrainian diaspora of the October nating in Ukraine are in Russian. And so U.S. Congress and the administration on Turning the pages back... are all business references for Ukraine Ukraine’s behalf. American diplomacy has cited on the popular web site Brama. A fee- traveled a long road between the “Chicken ble attempt by the Ukrainian government Kiev” and “suicidal nationalism” speech 20 to require bureaucrats in its administration given in 1991 by then-President George to learn to speak and use Ukrainian in per- Bush and the “Boritesia, poborete!” (Fight 1996 Four years ago in October, The Ukrainian Weekly reported on formance of their official duties produced a and you shall overcome!) and “Slava a decision by the Ukrainian Legal Terminology Commission, of howl of protests in Moscow and ended as a Ukraini!” (Glory to Ukraine!) speech that April 19, 1996, on an English-Ukrainian transliteration system. simple excerise in rhetoric. the current president, Bill Clinton, deliv- Petro Matiaszek, then executive director of the Council of While the Ukrainian language still pre- ered this summer to cheering thousands in Advisors to Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada, outlined Decision No. 9 for readers of The Weekly vails in western Ukraine, Jackie Huhin St. Michael’s Square in Kyiv. The change in an article published on October 20, 1996. Its principal finding: “Transliteration should be speaks for the rest of the country: “The real in political climate we see today is in no made directly between Ukrainian and English without the use of any intermediary lan- situation today is such that only intellectu- small measure due to the long and sus- guages. ...” als, nationalists and those who were born tained labors by the diaspora on behalf of Mr. Matiaszek explained that “for brevity’s sake, the system routinely allows for names into Ukrainian-speaking families speak Ukraine. such as the city of Zaporizhzhia to be given as Zaporizhia, L’viv as Lviv, etc. Also included Ukrainian. There is no economic (material) However, there is also a negative atti- is a short list of official spellings for miscellaneous terms: Ukraine (no use of the article incentive for the rest to speak Ukrainian” tude building up in the the diaspora ‘the’), Crimea (as opposed to Krym), Black Sea and Sea of Azov. In certain cases, ‘tradi- (“It must be profitable to speak Ukrainian” towards Ukraine. This attitude is spreading tional’ forms may be shown in parentheses after the official form: Dnipro (Dnieper). ... by Jackie Huhin, in the newspaper in Den, to organized institutions of the diaspora. “[A] source of confusion stems from a typographical error that appeared in the executive April 19). Speaking for the majority, Ms. branch’s official organ, Uriadovyi Kurier (Government Courier), which officially published One of the more influential political par- Huhin simply equates national identity ties, the Ukrainian Revolutionary Decision No.£ 9,”g noted Mr. Matiaszek. “When it came time to typeset the unique Ukrainian with economic advantage. character ‘ ’ - ‘ ’ (once banned by Moscow because of its absence in the Russian alphabet), Democratic Party (URDP/UDRP) has fold- „ h The roots of widespread corruption, ed its tents, disbanded itself and closed the the typographers„ repeated the letter ‘ ’– ‘ .’ The resultingh g error gives the impression that endemic poverty and the enrichment of a the letter ‘ ’ may be recreated in English as either ‘ ’ or ‘ .’ (... However, the Ministry of newspaper that represented the viewpoint few at the expense of many that prevails in of immigrants from central and eastern Foreign Affairs instructedg £ all of its representatives on the correct transliteration of the Ukraine today can be found in the colonial Ukrainian letters ‘ ’ and ‘ .’ ...)” Ukraine for more than half a century. The attitudes and mindset of oligarchs who con- party sees no justification for further exis- Mr. Matiaszek noted that even though the commission had issued its decision, “the con- trol much of the economy and in the troversy over the most authentic (and user-friendly) way to recreate often complex tence since its prime objective, independ- bureaucracy that supports them. The oli- ence for Ukraine, has been achieved. While Ukrainian phonetic sounds will likely continue.” And so it does, as seen from documents garchs have no roots or interest in issued and used by Ukraine’s officials even today. this is indeed true, Ukraine has a long way Ukrainian culture; they represent their own, to go before it will be able to transform Source: “Ukraine’s Legal Terminology Commission adopts official transliteration system” by rather than national interests. And a colo- Petro Matiaszek, The Ukrainian Weekly, October 20, 1996, Vol. LXIV, No. 42. nial oligarchy does not have to be foreign, (Continued on page 7) No. 42 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2000 7 APPEAL FOR INVOLVEMENT: Faces and Places Help ailing children of Ukraine by Myron B. Kuropas by Peter Oleschuk Kirovohrad; Grygir Zgrevetz, 2, Kirovohrad; Olena Roslyak, 12, Mykolaiv; VALLEY STREAM, N.Y. – The Viacheslav Pueriy, 14, Vinnytsia; Tetyana Ukrainian Gift of Life Committee of Rotary Glubenko, 6, Odesa; Vasyl Matadgyk, 13, District 7250 announced that in the month Verkhovyna; Iryna Hlystun, 7 months, of September three children from Kryvyi Kirovohrad; Vasyl Bukharin, 4, Zakarpattia; Hypocrisy, lies and the media Rih, Ukraine, had successful open heart sur- Tetyana Rekalo, 4, Chernihiv; Ivan Dychka, The first time I personally experienced its own hypocrisy. When George W. Bush gery. 11, Dolynskyi; Inna Yasen, 11, media bias was in 1983 when, thanks to the was overheard calling New York Times Dmytro Fillipchuk, 14, had surgery at Zdolbunivskyi; Ruslan Bereza, 4, late David Roth of the American Jewish reporter (and worshipful biographer of Ted Deborah Hospital in New Jersey; Evhenia Kirovohrad; Mykola Kazmirchuk, 14, Committee, I had an opportunity to discuss Kennedy) Adam Clymer a “major-league Uss, 12, at Montefiore Hospital, New York; Vinnytsia; Victoria Goncharenko, 3, Kyiv; the Great Ukrainian Famine with a Chicago a--hole,” CBS “Early Show” host Bryant and Anastasia Drobot, 6, at St. Francis Viacheslav Vilhovetsky, 4, Kirovohrad; Sun-Times correspondent. Laura Greene, a Gumbel intoned: “Bush may have even Hospital, New York. Volodymyr Levytsky, 1, Ternopil; Maksym friend, was to have been the interviewer, but taken another step backward by sticking In addition, the following received open Malofij, 13, Chernivtsi; Andrij Mometko, at the last minute she was given another his boot in his mouth with a vulgar com- heart surgery in our program launched in 15, Chernivtsi; Olexandra Pylypenko, 11 assignment and I was questioned by Marcia ment.” Bryant’s comments were echoed by Kyiv at the Academy of Medical Sciences months, Cherkasy; Maryana Marchuk, 1, Froelike Coburn. other members of the media elite and of Ukraine, Institute of Cardio-Vascular Ternopil; Nazariy Karpenko, 4, Kyiv; Diana The interview went well and the result broadcast over and over. When the same Surgery: Bohdan Shevchenko, 3; Yevhenia Buryak, 5 months, Kolomyia; and Ihor was a full-page write-up in the Mr. Gumbel interviewed a Christian con- Zyronova, 8; Ruslan Halameya, 5; Olena Demesuk, 4 months, Ternopil. “Living/Trends” section. Ms. Coburn got servative about the Boy Scout ban on Zosym, 7; and Maxym Isaev, 7, all from the That’s a total of 60 completed and 20 all the facts straight, including my com- homosexual scoutmasters and was later Sumy Oblast; as well as Nadia Petryk, 1, scheduled surgeries. As extensively as ments regarding the press inclination, led by overheard calling the man a “f------idiot,” Volyn Oblast; and Leonid Brazgko, 14, we’ve increased our growth, we need to The New York Times, to ignore Soviet bes- there was hardly a peep from the media. Mykolaiv Oblast. All seven were released develop our fund-raising. This is the first tiality and praise Soviet “achievements” When George W. Bush talked about the with their total health restored. time we are approaching the press and during the 1930s. Towards the end of her importance of religion in his life, the media With surgeries on 10 children completed media of the Ukrainian community to help story, however, she felt compelled to pro- elite suggested he was a prisoner of the reli- as of September, an additional 18 are sched- us save more children. vide “balance” and offered the following gious right. When Joe Lieberman talked uled to be completed in the near term. Two organizations have stood firm in quote from an “East Coast-based Soviet abut the importance of religion in his life, The year 2000 has been a good year for helping us with most of our costs: Rotary studies professor who asked not to be iden- according to columnist Mona Charen, liber- children from Ukraine. Our new team in District 7250 on Long Island, New York, tified: ‘I think these kinds of statements al publications greeted his “God-talk with Chicago recently supported us as Anna where the Gift of Life program was started should really be slugged out in academic generally fawning coverage.” Savchuk, Antonia Brus and Olga Volkova 25 years ago, and the Ukrainian American journals, not newspapers. Undoubtedly, Then there’s Hollywood “anointed” went home with repaired hearts. Six-year- Freedom Foundation and its volunteers in there was a famine and, undoubtedly, some movie icon Alec Baldwin’s obloquy regard- old Ruslan Lesniy 6, from Ternopil is New York and New Jersey, who have been Americans at one time tended to romanti- ing the impeachment of President Bill expected to arrive at the end of November. paying most of the operational expenses cize the Soviet experiment. But I think Clinton. Were we living in other countries, Gift of Life also helped 10-year-old Ivan and costs of travel for these children. bandying these kinds of charges and accu- he declared on NBC, “we would all right Petryk from Chernivtsi with the support of a Many volunteers have come to work sations about comes dangerously close to now, all of us together, go down to new group joining us in Syracuse, N.Y.; with us in all areas. Several local fund-rais- red-baiting.’ ” Right. Nazi crimes can be Washington and we would stone Henry Denis Baistruchenko from Chernivtsi, 12, ers have been held on Long Island. (In order “bandied about” in the mass media for 50 Hyde to death.” It was hate speech loud and recently went home after successful heart not to offend anyone through an accidental years, but Soviet terror should be buried in clear, but the reaction from the media was surgery with help from our new group in omission, and due to limitations of space, I obscure academic journals. barely audible. am not providing their names.) Our growth, Yonkers, N.Y. Ms. Coburn cast more doubt on my story On CBS’s “The Late Show with Craig however, requires additional volunteers New Jersey volunteers just sent 9-year- with her conclusion: “At the moment all Kilborn” last August the words “Snipers with time to offer in transportation, transla- old Olexiy Kovaliov from Kryvyi Rih back Kuropas can do is tell the story to whoever Wanted” was superimposed over footage of tion and hosting in their homes. home after successful surgery and are will listen – and finding listeners is not George W. Bush accepting the Republican The Ukrainian Gift of Life Committee is expecting another child soon. always easy, he admits. ‘People don’t care,’ nomination. Even liberal Chicago Sun- focusing its efforts on assisting 100 children In May of this year, we also completed he says. And then, perhaps, people are star- Times pundit Richard Roeper was horrified this year and are reorganizing to grow to no the following surgeries in Kyiv: Volodymyr at the media elite’s indifference to this vio- less than 200 for next year. The continued tled by his references to the ‘mostly liberal’ Demyshyn, 14, Vinnytsia; Olesya Ripka, lent graphic. growth of support and volunteers from our American press as exemplified by Time and 15, Chernivtsi; Dmytro Belych, 9, There are other instances of hypocritical Ukrainian community is essential for us to Newsweek – a statement that could give non-reporting by our media. How many of reach our goals. both Democrats and Republicans pause.” us were aware that Cuban-American dele- Peter Oleschuk is chairman of the board If you wish to join forces with us by Really? gates walked off the Democratic convention of directors and founder of the Ukrainian offering contributions of time or funding, A 1947 report commissioned by Henry floor when President Clinton took the Gift of Life Committee of Rotary District please contact us at: Gift of Life Inc. – Luce, founder of Time, Life and Fortune, stage? Or that Boy Scouts leading the 7250. He may be contacted via e-mail at Ukrainian Committee, P.O. Box 595, Valley concluded that among other things, the “Pledge of Allegiance” were booed by gay [email protected]. Stream, NY 11580; (516) 561-5311. press wields enormous power, propagates its own opinions at the expense of opposing delegates from California? views, endangers public morals, invades Liberal pundits will never let Dan with its openness, intensive contacts, influ- privacy, is dominated by one socio-eco- Quayle forget that he misspelled “potato,” Colonial mindset... ences and breadth, only fully formed and nomic class, interferes with the open mar- but Al Gore’s many malapropisms such as (Continued from page 6) consolidated cultures can survive. A cultur- ketplace of ideas. Mr. Luce was not “we are ready for any unforeseen event that al defeat would translate into a political amused. may or may not occur” or “for NASA space itself from an independent legal entity into defeat today and an economic one tomor- A 1996 cover story in the Atlantic is still a high priority” are ignored. The a full-pledged European nation-state. Along row.” In short, if Ukraine losses the cultural Monthly titled “Why Americans Hate the same media blind eye is focused on such the way it will need all the help it can get. war for its national identity, all the other Media” concluded that the media has lost Gore lies as Al’s father fighting for the Civil Of all the neighbors of Ukraine, Poland considerations, including economic and credibility because it is “out of touch with Rights Act (he voted against it), or Al vow- is the most supportive of the fledging state. political, will be a moot point. America.” Research by Peter Brown, an ing to fight “big tobacco” after his sister’s Forgetting ancient animosities, Poland was An often repeated objective of the editor at the Orlando Sentinel, later con- death from lung cancer (he continued to the first country to recognize Ukraine as an Ukrainian government is for the country to firmed this conclusion. “With the help of a accept tobacco industry contributions) or independent state. It has provided unwaver- be integrated into European political and professional pollster,” wrote John Leo in the inventing the Internet (he didn’t), or helping ing political and diplomatic support for economic structures. Being a nation-state in April 24 issue of U.S. News and World send criminals to jail when he was a Ukraine in the European Union – some- European sense, however, requires some Report, “Brown sent questionnaires to Nashville news reporter (he didn’t) or times even when this was contrary to its prerequisites, including possession of a reporters in five middle-sized cities around claiming Erich Segal’s “Love Story” was own economic interests. Across the border unique national culture, history, traditions, the country plus one large metropolitan based on his and Tipper’s life (Mr. Segal from Lviv, in the Polish city of Lublin 800 language and heritage. Simply being an area, Dallas-Fort Worth. Then residents in denied it), or being lulled to sleep as a baby Ukrainian students attend schools of higher independent legal jurisdiction is not these communities were phoned at random by his mother signing “Wear the Union education – the majority of them supported enough. and asked the same questions.” Compared Label” (the song was introduced when Al and financed by Polish government. With The transformation of Ukraine into a to average Americans, “journalists are more was 27 years old) or claiming his mother- the blessing of both the Polish and the European nation-state will require aggres- likely to live in upscale neighborhoods, in-law’s arthritis medicine was more expen- Ukrainian presidents a project is under way sive promotion of Ukrainian culture in all have maids, own Mercedes and trade sive than his dog’s (there’s no certainty his to establish joint Ukrainian-Polish universi- its forms. The process must begin soon stocks, and they’re less likely to go to mother-in-law and dog even have arthritis). ty in this city to promote Western cultural and focus on education, including in pri- church, do volunteer work, or put down Liberal pundits argue that “fibs” are irrel- traditions of Ukraine. mary and secondary schools and on sup- roots in a community.” Journalism majors evant; more important are “issues.” I ask But while good will and assistance from port of patriotic youth organizations such “are more likely to come from affluent you: Can a candidate who “fibs” about little Ukraine’s friends abroad is important, the as Plast. homes and private schools.” Journalists are things during the campaign be trusted to tell desire and the will to become European Hope for the better future of Ukraine also more likely to approve of abortion. the truth about big things once he’s elected? nation-state must come from within. rests very much with the next generation, According to a September column by Mark Have we learned nothing during the last Last year President Leonid Kuchma and so do the prospects for the resurrection Styn in the Chicago Sun-Times, 92 percent eight years? addressed the issue of national culture in of national culture and purpose in Ukraine. of American journalists admitted voting for the following manner: “This is also impor- Whatever limited resources the diaspora Clinton/Gore. Myron Kuropas’ e-mail address is: tant because in the contemporary world, has should be directed to that end. The “anointed” media elite is blind to [email protected] 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2000 No. 42

BOOK REVIEW

New book describes post-World War II events in Zakerzonnia “Na Mezhovii Zemli” by Nata Lenko. Kyiv: Pamyat better picture of what daily life was like on the border- Stolit, 1999. 127 pp., $20. ISBN 966-7236-13-7. land after World War II. Ms. Lenko’s love for her cul- ture and desire for a Ukrainian state are so great that she by Diana Howansky considers it treason to leave Zakerzonnia and to join her husband, who has been released from Auschwitz, in the Although Germany’s unconditional surrender in May comfortable West. Not only does the author’s separation 1945 signaled the end of the second world war in from her husband weigh heavily on her heart and her Europe, the battle over territory on the Polish-Soviet mind, it also means that she must take care of their 5- border persisted long after peace was officially year-old daughter alone during this turbulent period. As declared. In particular, members of the Ukrainian under- Ms. Lenko’s memoirs show, this is not an easy task. On ground continued to fight for the establishment of a one day she and her daughter must run through gunfire Ukrainian state and to resist the Soviet takeover of to escape a Polish attack on their home, and on the next, Eastern Europe. they must make sure not to speak Ukrainian and reveal Natalia Leontowych-Bashuk, a Ukrainian Canadian, their identities to interrogating Polish soldiers who was one of the participants in this Ukrainian under- would deport them. In addition, the problem of obtain- ground. Her memoirs, recently published posthumously ing food and news from the outside is ever-present. As under the title “Na Mezhovii Zemli” (On the Ms. Lenko notes, even sending a letter abroad is not Borderland) and written under the pseudonym Ms. simple since nothing is stable in Zakerzonnia and she is Lenko, provide readers with valuable insight into the unsure whether a Polish or a “bolshevik” stamp neces- life of a Ukrainian patriot in Zakerzonnia during the sary. post-war period. (Zakerzonnia refers to the western Vasyl Turkewych, the editor of Ms. Lenko’s book, Ukrainian ethnographic lands that fell within the bound- states in his foreword, “The memoirs of Natalia aries of Poland after World War II when the Allies Leontowych-Bashuk are, first and foremost, a docu- allowed Stalin to move the Polish-Soviet border west- ment. Acutely candid and poignant. A testimony to the ward to the historic Curzon Line.) time.” While eloquently describing her own experiences and Dr. Bohdan Huk, a specialist on issues concerning emotions, Ms. Lenko offers a broader account of what Akcja Wisla and the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, is the took place in Zakerzonnia between winter 1945 and fall author of the second foreword. 1946. Her memories, for example, document the results Ms. Lenko’s book does indeed serve as a valuable of the September 1944 agreement between Poland and historical resource for analysis of the post-war period in reporting and historical research, by providing greater the USSR, according to which Poland’s Ukrainian pop- Eastern Europe. As the people who remember this substance and filling in various gaps regarding the com- ulation was to be exchanged for the Soviet Union’s recent history the best begin to pass away, Ms. Lenko’s plex events that occurred over 50 years ago but continue Polish population. memoirs document in detail the fighting, dislocation, to affect Polish-Ukrainian relations today. The author notes how the Polish army used agitation struggle and attempts to create a normal life on the For further information or to obtain a copy of “Na techniques, such as attacking Ukrainian villages, to Polish-Soviet border after World War II. Mezhovii Zemli,” contact: U-CAN Ukraine Canada pressure the Ukrainians to leave. She details how she Today, forced resettlement and brutal wars between Relations Inc., 1360 Aylmer Road, Aylmer, Quebec J9H and other Ukrainians tried to escape this forced popula- peoples continue to take place in distant places around SEI; telephone, (819) 771-0723; fax, (819) 775-9481; e- tion transfer by hiding in the woods for extended peri- the world, but, hopefully, the public can be better mail, khepburnfox.nstn.ca. The book, written in ods of time and by obtaining false documents which informed through the spread of information via the Ukrainian, costs $20, including taxes and shipping. stated that they were actually Roman Catholic Poles. mass media. Likewise, it is such individual stories as Checks should be made out and sent to the above The author also makes references to the beginning Natalia Leontowych-Bashuk’s and such books as “Na address. Proceeds go towards the financing of Polish stages of Akcja Wisla, the 1947 military operation that Mezhovii Zemli” that can also play a role in objective and English editions of this book forcibly relocated the Ukrainian minority in Poland to western and northern areas of the country in an attempt to make the Ukrainians assimilate. Ms. Lenko’s mem- BOOK NOTE oirs, thus, contest the Soviet propaganda of the time that the resettlement was voluntary. The memoirs also clearly illustrate the hopes and goals of Ukrainian nationalists working on both sides of An account of Andrusyshen’s contributions the Polish-Soviet border. At about the time that the pop- “The Grace of Passing: Constantine H. Andrusyshen. Slavic scholars of Ukrainian descent. ulation exchanges began, the Ukrainian Insurgent Army The Odyssey of a Slavist” by June Dutka. Edmonton: “The Grace of Passing” is a personal account of an unas- (UPA) and the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies Press, 2000, suming man who left an indelible mark on the Canadian (OUN) started to concentrate more of their efforts on 125pp., $14.95 (paper). Ukrainian intellectual landscape. Ms. Dutka’s biography Zakerzonnia in an attempt to wrestle control of this ter- provides a glimpse into the life and character of ritory away from Communist Poles and Soviets. “The Grace of Passing” recounts the life story of Constantine Andrusyshen (1907-1983) through the words Ms. Lenko describes how Ukrainian partisans tried to and images of the scholar himself. halt the forced resettlement campaign, blowing up Constantine H. Andrusyshen, a renowned scholar in the bridges to make travel difficult and battling the Polish fields of Romance languages and Ukrainian studies. In her bands that attacked Ukrainian settlements. Throughout, book, June Dutka chronicles Dr. Andrusyshen’s path to her memoirs she speaks of the UPA as “our young boy- education and his academic passions, supplementing her heroes” who “defend their wronged people” and give work with a wide array of photographs and Dr. the Ukrainian community incredible hope. Andrusyshen’s own letters and poems. This insight into the mind of a Ukrainian nationalist Born to a poor Ukrainian immigrant family in Winnipeg is particularly important as the current Polish and in 1907, the future scholar learned early on from his parents Ukrainian leaders begin to discuss points of tension in the importance of education as the way to a better life. their joint history and try to dispel various stereotypes. With their help, he overcame imposing financial obstacles Although there is currently greater discussion and to study at the University of Manitoba, the Sorbonne, understanding of Ukrainian nationalism than in past Harvard University and the University of Toronto, where he years, the term “UPA” continues to have a negative con- earned a Ph.D. in the field of Romance languages. notation in various circles in Poland and in other coun- Much of Dr. Andrusyshen’s scholarly work was guided tries and to be associated with bandits. Ms. Lenko’s by his identity as both a Canadian and a Ukrainian. He memoirs question this perception, portraying the translated countless poems and stories from Ukrainian into Ukrainian nationalist aim of creating an independent English so that other Canadians of Ukrainian descent would state as sincere and noble. be able to enjoy them as well. To this end, Dr. Andrusyshen completed a comprehensive Ukrainian-English Dictionary, At the same time, the author views the situation a testament to his linguistic capabilities. Further works by objectively and does not hesitate to constructively criti- Dr. Andrusyshen include “Ukrainian Literature and Its cize the OUN’s political game plan or to bring up such Guiding Light, Shevchenko”; “The Ukrainian Poets, 1189- issues as the “sins” of the Ukrainian underground. Ms. 1962”; and “The Poetical Works of Taras Shevchenko: The Lenko’s book shows that many Ukrainian partisans Kobzar.” were willing to die for their cause and, thus, that the Dr. Andrusyshen’s unceasing devotion to Ukrainian post-war Polish-Ukrainian conflict must be viewed scholarship led the University of Saskatchewan to name through the prism of the revolutionary atmosphere of him head of the newly formed Slavic department in 1995. the time. In an era of anti-Slavic prejudice, the creation of a Slavic Ultimately, it is Ms. Lenko’s descriptions of her per- department at a major university was an event of great sig- sonal struggles and experiences that give the reader a nificance for Ukrainian scholarship, especially since the department at the University of Manitoba was the first of its Diana Howansky is a former Fulbright Scholar kind in Canada. The work of the Slavic department helped researching Akcja Wisla in Poland since September 1998. lend credibility to the field of study and trained future No. 42 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2000 9 BOOK NOTE: Life and works of prolific Wolodymyr T. Zyla “Wolodymyr T. Zyla: Life and Works” by Petro Soroka. Ternopil: Lileia, 1999, 300 Sobornist’s representative to the pp., $20. ISBN 966-7298-37-X. Congress Secretariat in Curitiba and was a contributor to its information bulletin. PARSIPPANY, N.J. – The Ukrainian- which promoted the idea of independent His political activity flourished also, language book “Wolodymyr T. Zyla: Ukrainian statehood. He also authored a as the young political scientist delivered Life and Works,” published to mark the book titled “Facts and Figures Against many speeches and papers on diverse 80th birthday of the well-known literary Bolshevism” (1944). topics dealing with the Ukrainian libera- scholar and critic, was released in late In 1945 Mr. Zyla joined the Ukrainian tion struggle and the Ukrainian cause. 1999 by the Lileia Publishing House of National Army and was assigned to con- After the birth of their son, Lubomyr, Ternopil, Ukraine. duct political-educational work among the the Zylas moved to Canada, settling in It is fitting that a Ternopil publisher troops. He was later recognized for his Winnipeg, where Mr. Zyla continued his released this monograph by Petro work by being awarded the Ukrainian community and political activity, includ- Soroka, inasmuch as Prof. Zyla was born Kozak Cross (with gold laurel leaf ribbon). ing involvement with the Ukrainian in the ancient town of Zbarazh in the After the war Mr. Zyla wound up in Canadian Committee. Ternopil region of Ukraine. Austria, where he worked for the civil Soon thereafter Mr. Zyla decided to The monograph’s first chapter describes censorship authorities, and later for the resume his university studies. He earned the political and social milieu into which United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation a B.S. from the University of Manitoba Prof. Zyla was born and in which he was Administration and the International and then an M.A. in Slavic studies from reared. Born June 25, 1919, at a time that Refugee Organization. Also in Austria he the same institution. He went on to earn Zbarazh and environs were under Polish began to publish the newspaper a Ph.D. in Slavic philology from the occupation, his was a nationally conscious Ukrainski Visti, which due to pressure Ukrainian Free University in Munich. family that was part of the intelligentsia. exerted by Soviet officials succeeded in He also took up teaching, first at His father, Ivan Zyla, was a soldier in the publishing only five issues. Gimli Collegiate Institute, then at Nelson the Ukrainian, English, German and Ukrainian Galician Army. During the period of displaced persons McIntyre Collegiate and Grant Park other languages. Also in the first chapter the book’s camps, Mr. Zyla became active in com- High School. Dr. Zyla was a minister in the author weaves in Prof. Zyla’s childhood munity, cultural and educational activity, While in Canada, the Zylas’ second Ukrainian National Republic-in-exile, recollections of the people who had a and became one of the founders of the daughter, Romanna, was born. Then, in serving as minister of culture and educa- formative influence on him as a young boy, Ukrainian Aid Committee that represent- 1963 the Zyla family moved to Texas, tion in 1986-1990, and as minister of for- his education, his days in the Polish gym- ed the interests of Ukrainian DPs before where Mr. Zyla became assistant profes- eign affairs in 1990-1992. nasium (there was no Ukrainian secondary the British occupational authorities. sor of foreign languages at Texas Tech The author of “Wolodymyr T. Zyla: school in the town), and his fascination In 1948, after he married fellow University in Lubbock. Life and Works,” having set the stage by with history as well as nationalistic treatis- Ternopil native Iryna Bagan, Mr. Zyla He rose through the ranks, becoming reviewing Dr. Zyla’s extraordinary life’s es then being circulated surreptitiously. and his family, which now included a an associate professor, and in 1968 was path, goes on to devote separate chapters In 1938 the young Mr. Zyla entered daughter, Swiatoslawa, emigrated to named chairman of the Interdepartmental to his scholarly work, his work on the two- Lviv University to study at the Faculty of Brazil. En route via ship, Mr. Zyla again Committee on Comparative Literature. volume compendium “Zbarazhschyna,” Law. His studies were interrupted in took up publishing activity, releasing a Prof. Zyla founded the university’s annu- his religious and educational writings, his 1939 with the occupation of Lviv by the newspaper called Sea Express. He also al symposia on comparative literature political activity and his literary criticism. Soviet army. He was drafted by the prepared a commemorative publication and chaired the program for its first 10 A final section, “Conclusions,” Soviets in May 1941; and soon thereafter called Souvenir Edition. years. After serving Texas Tech for 23 expresses the author’s admiration for his was captured by the Germany army. From 1948 to 1952 the Zylas lived in years, he retired in 1986. subject and his wish that other scholars During his time in the camps in Sao Paulo, Brazil. While working at the A prolific author, literary critic, trans- in the future will devote time to study the Germany Mr. Zyla published the maga- General Motors plant, Mr. Zyla also lator and teacher, Dr. Zyla is member of valuable contributions of Wolodymyr T. zines Ukraina (1943-1945) and Voyatska began publishing the newspaper Nasha numerous scholarly societies, including Zyla in various spheres of activity. Slava (Soldier’s Glory, 1944-1945), Dumka, which was short-lived due to the Shevchenko Scientific Society, the The 300-page volume concludes with a financial difficulties. Later Mr. Zyla Ukrainian Academy of Arts and listing of Dr. Zyla’s books and publications. became a founder of the Sobornist Sciences, the Ukrainian Historical Though published in Ukraine, the Ukrainian Society and in 1950 was the Association and many other Ukrainian book is available in this country for $20 society’s representative to the Congress and American learned societies. He is the from Dr. Wolodymyr T. Zyla, 5220 29th German Catholic Church of Ukrainians in Brazil. Later he was author of countless articles published in St. Lubbock, TX 79407-3510. employed slave laborers COLOGNE, Germany – The German Catholic Church has admitted that it Ukraine honors Zyla with presidential award employed slave laborers during the Nazi WASHINGTON – In accordance with Avalanche-Journal of Lubbock, Texas, regime, reported the Catholic News Service a decree issued by the president of his current hometown, he said: “I cannot (CNS). Ukraine, Prof. Wolodymyr T. Zyla was say I destroyed the Soviet Union, but I According to a recent television program awarded the Order of Merit, Third did a little bit. I gave the tone to the peo- aired in Germany, slave laborers from Degree, for his selfless work for the ple that the Soviet Union is not a country Russia, Poland and Ukraine were employed good of Ukraine, the high level of his that should exist. That was a prison, a in the farming operations of a seminary in political activity and his numerous slaughter house. Fifty million people Westphalia and a convent and an abbey in scholarly studies in the fields of philolo- [killed] – can you imagine? It’s unbe- Bavaria. gy and literature. lievable what they did.” Teresa Majewska described how she was The formal presentation of the presi- Dr. Zyla told the newspaper: “I was 9 years old when she and her whole family dential award occurred during a special against the Soviet Union – I was against were taken from Poland and forced to work ceremony held on June 13 in the communists, That is why I left my at the Benedictine monastery in Ettal. Washington at the Embassy of Ukraine. own country [after World War II]. I can- CNS reported that Caritas, the Catholic Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United not stand, you see, these people who Church’s national charitable agency, has States Kostyantyn Gryshchenko present- killed 50 million people, if not more.” posted an appeal on the Internet ed the medal. During his tenure as foreign minister (www.caritas.de) calling on anyone who Accepting the award, Dr. Zyla stated: of the Ukrainian National Republic, has evidence of slave labor to contact the “During my political life I did every- Prof. Zyla met with numerous American organization. thing possible to see to it that the and Ukrainian leaders, as well as Polish In 1943, 26 Protestant and two or three Ukrainian nation was visible on the spir- government officials. After the Catholic parishes had built a camp for itual map of the world. I used every pos- Ukrainian Parliament proclaimed the about 100 slave laborers employed mainly sible opportunity, every seemingly country’s independence on August 24, as gravediggers. insignificant incident to tell that world 1991 – which was overwhelmingly The Protestant Church in Germany, an that Ukraine lives, it continues to fight reaffirmed by a nationwide referendum Prof. Wolodymyr T. Zyla umbrella organization for Lutheran, for its independence and does not accept on December 1, 1991– Prof. Zyla was United and Reformed Churches, decided, its enslavement.” the first to raise the issue of transferring interests of the Ukrainian nation, to the as a result, to contribute $5 million to a Dr. Zyla, 81, professor emeritus of liter- the UNR’s mandate to represent the democratically elected president of new voluntary fund set up by the govern- ature at Texas Tech University, was a min- Ukrainian nation to the leaders of newly Ukraine, Leonid Kravchuk. ment and industry to recompense former ister of the Ukrainian National Republic- independent Ukraine. The ceremony took place on August slave laborers. in-exile, serving as minister of culture and He was present in Kyiv in August 1992 22, 1992, during a special session of Calls are growing for the Catholic education in 1986-1990, and as minister of when that became reality during the first Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada held at the Church also to contribute to the fund. The foreign affairs in 990-1992. His knowl- anniversary celebrations of the adoption Ukraina Palace with the participation of government’s international negotiator on edge of six languages as well as his aca- of the Act of Declaration of Ukraine’s numerous guests from the Ukrainian slave labor, Count Otto Lambsdorff, said it demic credentials were definite plusses as Independence. At that time the Ukrainian diaspora. Among them was a literary was clear that Church institutions could not he traveled around the world representing National Republic’s government-in-exile, scholar and political activist from Texas have run their operations during the war Ukraine’s government-in-exile. headed by Mykola Plawiuk, presented its who might well have been the proudest without slave laborers, since the country’s Interviewed recently by the charter, i.e., its mandate to represent the participant of this historic event. male population had been drafted. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2000 No. 42 Children and Music: The Natalia Khoma Fund in Memory of Wolodymyr Czyzyk to help young musicians

CHICAGO – A fund in memory of the late violinist and Leopolis Chamber Orchestra, with guest conductor influential music teacher Wolodymyr Czyzyk was formed Hryhorii Panteleychuk of France and Yaroslav Myhal, artis- this year with the aim of supporting talented young musi- tic director. cians in Lviv. This was followed by a concert at the Lviv Philharmonic What started as an initiative on the part of Maria Czyzyk, on June 9 that showcased the exceptional talent of five a non-practicing attorney in Chicago, to provide financial young musicians, students at the Solomia Krushelnytska aid to a promising student in the city where her husband had Music School for Gifted Children: Lesia Lemekh and embarked on his studies, was taken up and expanded by a Oksana Mits, piano; and Vasyl Zatsikha, Marta Burya, and close acquaintance of the Czyzyks, acclaimed cellist Natalia Orest Smovzh, violin. The program featured works by Khoma and her mother, Marta Khoma of Lviv, to create a Bach,Wieniawski and Haydn. Ms. Khoma also appeared permanent fund that would award a stipend to a gifted stu- with the orchestra in Dvorak’s Concerto in B minor. dent of music. The final concert was held June 10 in Lviv’s Organ Hall, The financial award, to be accorded on a yearly basis, is with the Leopolis Chamber Orchestra and Ms. Bagratuni to go toward facilitating optimal music training, the pur- performing Haydn’s Concerto in C Major, and Ms. Khoma chase of instruments and participation in music competi- in Vivaldi’s Concerto in D Major. tions. During her stay in her native city, Ms. Khoma also gave The Children and Music: The Natalia Khoma Fund in master classes at the Solomia Krushelnytska Music School Memory of Wolodymyr Czyzyk was officially registered in for Gifted Children. Lviv in January, with Marta Khoma, as president. Officers * * * of the foundation are Oksana Kuzmowycz Shpot, music teacher and childhood friend of Dr. Czyzyk, and the writer The “Children and Music” fund will present its first Iryna Bozhyk of Lviv. award in December in Lviv. Since its founding the fund has been working closely Next year, a series of concerts featuring Ms. Khoma in with Zonta International in Lviv, a non-profit organization collaboration with guest performers will be held in various based in the United States with clubs throughout the world cities throughout the United States to benefit the newly cre- that works for the advancement of the status of women and ated fund. The official presentation of the fund in New York provides funds for scientific and cultural programs. will be held February 17, 2001, at the Ukrainian Institute of In conjunction with the establishment of the fund, Dr. America. Czyzyk, accompanied by Ms. Khoma and her 12-year-old Donations to the “Children and Music: The Natalia daughter, Marta Bagratuni, traveled to Lviv in June for a Khoma Fund in Memory of Wolodymyr Czyzyk” may be series of concerts held to celebrate the occasion. made to: Account No. 37365, Selfreliance Ukrainian The inaugural concert, held June 8 in the Hall of Mirrors Federal Credit Union, 2351 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL in Lviv’s Opera Theater, featured Ms. Khoma and the 60622. Wolodymyr and Maria Czyzyk

The Ukrainian American Cultural Foundation has mailed the contract for the purchase of Verkhovyna to the Ukrainian Fraternal Association Wolodymyr Czyzyk (December 21, 1917 - March 9, 1999) and has placed a check for $92,500 in escrow. Fundraising attempts are still continuing and UACF wishes to thank the latest list of contributors A gifted and influential teacher of musically gifted children, Prof. young children and beginners, Czyzyk oversaw, over a five-year peri- Wolodymyr Czyzyk devoted some 60 od, the continuity and progress of per- Donations to Purchase Verkhovyna years of his life to teaching music — formance of the youngsters he taught. Ukrainian American Cultural Foundation 25 of these in the Chicago public Under his direction, students were P.O. Box 418 school system. invited to appear in special concerts at Glen Spey, NY 12737 Born in Yaroslav, western Ukraine, such venues as Chicago’s City Hall www.uacf.net Prof. Czyzyk studied at the Lviv and the city’s museums. [email protected] Conservatory and continued his stud- Apart from his lifelong commitment ies in Vienna. After the war, he taught to teaching, Prof. Czyzyk led a five- at a music school in a displaced per- member band composed of colleagues Last Name First Name Amount sons camp in Mittenwald, Germany. from various ethnic backgrounds. A Balytsky O.E. and Natalia $100 Upon emigrating to the United States member of the Music Union of Brotherhood St. Andrew Ukr. Orthodox Church $1,000 in 1948, he received a degree in music Chicago, the group played at balls, as Brykowycz Teodosia $100 Burda Mykola $1,000 education from DePaul University. well as at Ukrainian and other ethnic Burgryn Frank W. $200 In 1972, as a long-time music teacher community functions. Danchuk Alex and Nina $100 in the Chicago public school system and Prof. Czyzyk also gave private les- Danko Joseph $100 the All City High School Orchestra, sons. Among his students were several Dmytrow Mr. and Mrs James $1,000 Fed. Credit Union Rochester $500 Prof. Czyzyk was officially recognized who went on to receive doctoral Hapij Joseph and Jaroslava $750 for his work and commitment to teach- degrees in music, went into teaching, Jadlicky Ihor $100 ing by the Board of Education. or became affiliated with various Jakymiw Chrystine $150 As a teacher of academically and orchestras in the United States. Juszczak Bazyli $200 Karmazyn Olga $25 Kinach Wasyl $1,000 Total: 3,000 Kocybala Sviatoslav $50 Korsun Benjamin and Wira $1,000 Krasnobryziy Wasyl $1,000 Kunash Dr. Ihor and Zenovia $1,000 Natalia Khoma Ladanaj Stephan and Ludmila $100 Since winning top prizes at the Lysko Wolodar and Martha $100 Martyniuk Larysa $50 Budapest Pablo Casals, the Markneu- McGrath Michael $200 kirchen and the Tchaikovsky international Palylyk Jaroslav and Lesia $1,000 competitions, and first prize at the 1990 Pawelko Eugene $100 Total: $200 Belgrade competition, cellist Natalia Podhorodecki Dr. Areta $1,000 Khoma has distinguished herself as Posewa Katherina $210 soloist, recitalist and chamber musician. Prakseda Sus $500 Total: 1,000 Roman Tony $25 A native of Lviv, Ms. Khoma studied St. Mary Protectress Sisterhood $1,000 at the Lviv and Moscow conservatories. Strom Charles $100 Total: $500 In 1992 she was invited to be head of the Sypko Jaroslav and Warka $100 jury at the First International Lysenko Teleshensky John $100 competition in Ukraine. A former profes- Trojan Jaroslaw and Nadia $200 Virag Olga $100 sor at the Lviv Conservatory and at Woskobijnyk George $1,000 Roosevelt University in Chicago, she is Wynnyczok Bohdan and Marta $250 currently professor of cello at Michigan Zatynsky Anton and Ann $500 State University. Zwadiuk Oleh and Vera $100 Ms. Khoma has recorded with the Cambria, IMP and Ongaku labels, as well MAKE YOUR DONATION TODAY as for Soviet, German, Spanish, Yugoslav, Please make tax-deductible checks payable to UACF at the above address Israeli, Hungarian, and Japanese radio and television, as well as WNYC-FM in New York and WGBH-FM in Boston. She often appears in recitals with her husband, Armenian cellist Suren ika To subscribe: Send $50 ($40 if you are a member of the UNA) to The Ukrainian Weekly, Bagratuni. Subscription Department, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054 Cellist Natalia Khoma No. 42 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2000 11 The Ukrainian Museum sponsors author’s evening for Irene Zabytko by Marta Baczynsky despair, the author creates characters that are very real and shine with the wonderful NEW YORK – “We, as Ukrainians in achievements and shameful failures of this country need to tell the Americans and which the human heart and mind are capa- the world our stories. If we don’t, someone ble. They overcome adversity with courage outside of our collective experience will and conviction, and face tremendous odds write about us, and they will usually get it to make this story a triumph of the human wrong,” said Irene Zabytko, the Ukrainian spirit, love and endurance. American writer and author of the popular Ms. Zabytko’s book is enjoying much novel “The Sky Unwashed” (Algonquin success. Its appearance in the early part of Books of Chapel Hill). the year was met with impressive reviews. She will elaborate on this statement, read Publishers Weekly said the story was excerpts from her book and autograph ”poignant” and “quietly insightful.” The copies at an author’s evening at The Denver Post critic called it a “first novel of Ukrainian Museum scheduled for October surprising power and simplicity,” and a 27, at 7 p.m. “unique reading experience.” The New “The Sky Unwashed” is Ms. Zabytko’s England Booksellers Association (NEBA) first published novel and it is based on fact. and Barnes and Noble chose to promote The setting is a village, Starylis, situated “The Sky Unwashed” in their discovery near the nuclear power plant at Chornobyl. selection category. The story is about its people and what hap- Ms. Zabytko feels very strongly that pened to them following the explosion at Ukrainian stories be told by Ukrainian writ- the plant in 1986. ers. They are the people who may best pres- At the beginning of the book the author ent the Ukrainian experience to the frames the story with the trails and tribula- American public. Although many tions of one family of three generations Ukrainians have achieved much success who live under one roof. She then shows and prominence in many notable profes- the reader a panorama of village life. The sions in the United States, she says that lit- harshness of Soviet reality is the underlying tle is known about us as a people, due influence everywhere, with its destructive- mainly to the fact that we do not have “an ness effecting family life, moral values, tra- identifiable and visible legacy of literature ditions. The story continues with the shock in this country.’ ” of the nuclear disaster, its cover-up, and the The author says she searched for writers, mindless and heartless bureaucratically Ukrainian Americans, like herself, but was managed aftermath. But soon the story able to find “only one other American fic- takes a turn for the unexpected and shows tion writer who has published a novel with how a few very determined people stood up an American publisher that focused on to challenge the rules. Ukrainian themes.” Against a tale of hopelessness and Ms. Zabytko laments the lack of fiction writers in the Ukrainian American commu- nity and is passionate about improving this situation. She envies other ethnic groups whose fiction writers have “done more in educating Americans and the world about their ethnicity and culture far better than any scholar or journalist because their sto- ries and novels illustrate their particular cul- ture and the universal human condition that transcend the ethnic ornamentation.” She believes it is important for Ukrainians, that writers, particularly in the younger genera- tion, produce literature that will accurately reflect who we are as a people. Ms. Zabytko’s novel will be available for purchase at the author’s evening and in the museum’s gift shop. “The Sky Unwashed” is priced at $22.95. If pur- chased by mail, please add $3.20 for postage and handling and New York State tax, where applicable. For information contact The Ukrainian Museum: phone, (212) 228- 0110; e-mail, [email protected].; web- Irene Zabytko site, www.ukrainianmuseum.org.

Hollywood Trident Group learns about Scythians HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – In a presenta- try. A concert in Hollywood featuring a tion preceding the Holywood’s Trident prominent Ukrainian performer is also Network visit to the Los Angeles Museum being considered and more details will be of Art to see the Scythian gold exhibit, Dr. released as negotiations proceed. Jaroslaw Grod, a history buff who is dean Reports of the disappearance of of diagnostics at the Los Angeles College of Ukrainian Internet journalist Heorhii Chiropractic, succinctly summarized the Gongadze raised concerns among Trident significance of Scythian culture. He members, who strongly support freedom described the Scythians as fierce warriors of speech in Ukraine and urge authorities who lived during the times of Greece and there to take whatever steps are required who had a profound influence on the people to protect independent journalists and the of the region that is present-day Ukraine. free press and media in Ukraine. Following Dr. Grod’s presentation and The Hollywood Trident Network is a delicious brunch, the group made its aimed at facilitating contact among mem- way over to the exhibit, where a docent bers interested in the entertainment indus- described each of the items on display. try. For information contact Andriy As for business matters, the network Semotiuk, c/o Law Firm of Manning & heard about the further preparations for Marder, 707 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, the film festival in Edmonton, that will CA 90017; e-mail to [email protected], tele- feature films by Jack Palance. Upcoming phone, (213) 624-6900, fax, (213) 624- Trident meetings will include visits from 6999. The Hollywood Trident Network’s prominent Ukrainians in the film indus- e-mail address is [email protected]. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2000 No. 42

DATELINE NEW YORK: Update on fashion, entertainment by Helen Smindak

The world of high fashion high quality of workmanship as the (was) a deeply eloquent Commendatore.” apparel, retails from $450 to $1,000. Just a few days later, bass Paul Plishka At a time when leather wear is all the Styles for men include a classic was praised by the Times’ Anthony rage with both men and women, Stefan bomber jacket, a sport coat, a four-button Tomassini for his work as Prince Calaf’s Hankewycz of New York is realizing a open patch sport coat and a four-button blind and helpless exiled father in the lifelong dream. He is making a bid to straight flap coat, as well as belts and season premiere of “Turandot.” Wrote make his leather designs known and cov- wallets. The same zest and energy that Mr. Tomassini: “The always dependable eted in the world of high fashion. Backed made Mr. Hankewycz a popular summer- bass Paul Plishka was a resonant-voiced by 18 years’ experience as a designer and time bartender and chef’s assistant at and pitiable Timur.” Mr. Plishka contin- merchandiser for such distinguished Soyuzivka years ago now carry him ues to sing in “Turandot” this month and firms as Bruno Magli, Bally of through three or four trade shows a sea- next, returning in February, March and Switzerland and Alfred Dunhill of son (New York, Las Vegas and San April for roles in “Manon” and “Il London, Mr. Hankewycz took a bold step Francisco), trips to Italy for conferences Trovatore.” several months ago and opened his own with stylists and tannery owners, and the In March, soprano Maria Guleghina is company – Stefano Peruzzi Inc. – to cre- day-to-day work of dreaming up styles scheduled to bow in a new production ate and sell top-quality Italian-made and handling business chores. He works premiere of Verdi’s “Nabucco” and tenor leather apparel and accessories. out of his home in Bayside, Queens Vladimir Grishko will appear as the The smartly styled leather creations of (“Today, with fax, cell phone and com- Reckless Gambler in Prokofiev’s “The this fashion designer have already been puter, it really doesn’t matter where you Gambler,” a 20th century work never snapped up by such specialty stores as work,” Mr. Hankewycz says), enthusias- before performed by the Met. Gary’s of Newport Beach, Arthur Beren in tically supported by his wife and two Movies and mini-series San Francisco, Via Veneto in Las Vegas, teenage children, Roman and Adrianna. Christina Pawl Brady’s of San Diego and Scarpa of Costa The Italian connection? Mr. Rica. Primarily featuring women’s leather Two actresses with Ukrainian back- Hankewycz comes by it through right of Hall’s production of the Greek myth fashions and accessories, the Stefano grounds appear in the cast of a new inde- parentage. His Ukrainian father, once “Tantalus.” As part of the chorus, Ms. Peruzzi line also includes styles in suede pendent movie “Dummy”: Kyiv-born exiled to Siberia for seven years for Pawl is involved in a monumental work and nubuck, as well as leather jackets and Milla Jovovich, who has a well-estab- “nationalistic activities,” met and mar- tracing the events of the Trojan war, pre- goods for men. lished career as a model, actress and ried Anna Peruzzi in Italy after World sented in 10 entirely new plays with “Dateline New York” got an exclusive singer, and newcomer Vera Farmiga of War II. They moved to this country after powerful drama, music and dance. On look at these new fashions recently at the New Jersey. Shot last summer in years of diligent correspondence uncov- stage for the entire 10 1/2 hours, the Le Parker Meridien Hotel, where Mr. Whitestone, Queens (and not yet ered other members of the large released), “Dummy” is the tale of Steven masked chorus members use stylized Hankewycz was showing his line to the Hankewycz family in the United States. body positions and hand movements. trade. The designer brought out one Schoichet, a maladroit suburbanite Though born in New York, Mr. whose life is transformed when he comes Now being previewed at the Denver sophisticated creation after another, enthu- Hankewycz chose the name Stefano Center for the Performing Arts,”Tantalus” siastically pointing out the sleek body- into possession of a ventriloquist’s prop. Peruzzi for his company by combining will premiere a six-week engagement on hugging silhouette of a jacket or the flap Ms. Farmiga portrays his crush, Lorena. his given first name and the maiden October 21. Performances are scheduled pockets on a smart blazer, while his wife MGM’s publicity agency in New name of his mother, a seamstress who in a two-day pattern that has Part I begin- Mira Hnatkiwsky Hankewycz took care of York, Wolfe-Kasteller, was strangely elu- fashioned garments for many famous ning at 2 p.m., followed by dinner in the the modeling chores for this occasion. sive about releasing info on Ms. families of pre-war Tuscany – the Grand Ballroom and Part II in the The Stefano Peruzzi line includes Farmiga, saying only that “both parents Bertelli, Moretti, Ganotti, Canneshi and evening, with Part III viewed on the fol- women’s coats, jackets, vests, pants and are Ukrainian, and Vera spoke only Pichi families – and sewed all the cloth- Ukrainian for the first six years of her lowing evening. The entire cycle will be skirts, all in marvelously lightweight, performed in a single day on three occa- ing for her own seven children. life.” From other sources, “Dateline” buttery-soft leather with a delicate sheen. sions only. The marathon production will For information about stores that carry learned that the New Jersey actress There are styles and lengths to suit a begin a tour in England in January 2001. the Stefano Peruzzi label, phone/fax appeared in three movies that were variety of personalities and moods – While the curtain has come down on (718) 224-4489, or visit the website released in August, one of them the from a sporty biker jacket to a classic the popular Broadway show “Footloose,” www.stefanoperuzzi.com. 1940s-style tear jerker “Autumn in New knee-length belted coat with a removable its very likable and limber star Jeremy Bravos for Koptchak, Plishka York.” Starring Richard Gere and fox collar, both shown in black leather. Kushnier has not hung up his dancing Some styles come in a range of colors, Winona Ryder, the film has a subplot shoes. The lad from Winnipeg is continu- including yellow, red, lavender, pink and Appearing in the Metropolitan Opera’s involving Gere’s reconciliation with his ing his showbiz career as one of the leads white; a python print in aqua and brown opening night performance of “Don grown daughter, played by Ms. Farmiga. in a new musical, “The Rhythm Club,” dramatically reveals the popular trend Giovanni” with an exceptional cast that Ms. Jovovich is the L’Oreal face who now playing in Washington. Mr. Kushnier toward reptile prints. Sizes are 2 to 14 included Renée Fleming and Bryn Terfel, started modeling at 11, was doing and “The Rhythm Club” are due to arrive regular and 2 to 8 in petites, with prices baritone Sergei Koptchak won this com- Avedon covers for Vogue four years later in New York in February 2001. ranging from $1,000 to $1,500. The mendation from The New York Times and then transformed herself into an eeri- Tannis Kowalchuk, actress and co- handbag selection, showing the same critic Bernard Holland: “Sergei Koptchak ly plausible alien in Luc Besson’s sci- director with husband Brad Krumholz of ence fiction movie “The Fifth Element.” the North American Cultural Laboratory, After that she became a 15th century an experimental theater group, is among farm girl in “The Messenger: The Story the principals in “Arca Nova,” a multi- of Joan of Arc.” Ms. Jovovich has the layered theatrical commentary on the bib- role of Fangora, a riot-girl type in lical book of “Genesis.” Described as a “Dummy.” The supermodel/actress was “stunning theatrical voyage,” the NaCl recently cast with movie star Gary production opened October 12 at Oldham in a series of sultry print ads Washington Square Church, 135 W. pushing Donna Karan’s fall collection. Fourth St. (near Sixth Avenue) and will Watch for Manya, a beautiful escapee run Wednesday to Saturday until the 28th. from five concentration camps, played Together, the audience and the actors by Tamara Gorski, in the new four-hour board an ark, where the ship’s crew/actors mini-series coming up on CBS titled proceed to act out a series of scenes and “Haven.” Based on a true story about stories from “Genesis” with singing, Ruth Gruber, a Brooklyn woman who dancing, music and stilt-walking. brought the only Holocaust refugees to Last month the Peter Jarema Funeral the United States for temporary safe Home on East seventh Street in the East haven, the series stars Natasha Village, where the surrounding Ukrainian Richardson and Anne Bancroft and community holds its wakes, became the Canadian actor Henry Czerny. Ms. scene of a one-night “Imitation of Christ” Gorski, a Winnipeg native of Ukrainian show staged by Tara Subkoff. Although ancestry, appeared in the films “Mrs. Ms. Subkoff asserted that the show was, in ’Arris Goes to Paris” and “1600 fact, “an homage and celebration of Pennsylvania Avenue” and has been fea- Christ,” the Catholic League and local tured in the “Hercules” TV series. Ukrainians protested. A self-described The buzz on showbiz community spokesperson told the New York Post’s showbiz columnist Jared Paul Stern: “We’re upset because we consider it Actress Christina Pawl (Pawlyshyn), a sacrilegious. We feel it’s so wrong to have superbly sinuous Kit Kat girl in the long- this anti-Christ exhibit there.” At last word, running Broadway show “Cabaret,” has local leaders were still deciding what opted for the classics. She left the action to take. We’ll keep you posted. “Cabaret” cast early this year to begin six months of rehearsal with the Denver Helen Smindak’s e-mail address is: Fashion designer Stefan Hankewycz displays his leather creations. 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Saskatoon folkloric troupe comes to the aid of needy in Brazil by Chelsea Shinkaruk on August 22. On August 24, they delighted an audience of 500 in SASKATOON – The Pavlychenko Guarapuava, at a festival very similar to Folklorique Ensemble of Saskatoon, Saskatoon’s Folkfest, where they per- Saskatchewan, recently undertook a most formed with a Polish Brazilian dance adventurous project: “Brazil 2000, A group and with a troupe of authentic Millennium of Sharing.” An integral part Gauchos (Brazilian cowboys). of the project was that Pavlychenko The final concert in Brazil was held in would gain no profits, but would instead Curitiba on August 27, at the Sesc Da give to those in need. After nearly two Esquina theater. The sold-out crowd of years of planning, the project came alive 300, as if electrified, leaped to its feet in on August 16-September 1 when 30 enthusiastic standing ovations on a couple members traveled to the Parana province of occasions. And here, 596 kilograms of of Brazil, where an estimated 300,000 food were collected as admission. people of Ukrainian origin reside. On their last day in Brazil, the During the two-week journey through Pavlychenko troupe was taken to the Parana, the ensemble’s performances Nossa Senhora do Amparo nursing home were greeted with emotional enthusiasm at Sao Jose dos Pinhais, where the by thousands of appreciative people. dancers were welcomed by the residents, Immediately after their flight touched who, having seen the dancers on TV, down in Curitiba, the group was escorted sang a heartfelt traditional “Mnohaya to the University of Parana, where a film Lita.” The Canadians were given a tour crew was waiting to record their per- of the facility and had time to visit with formance as the subject for a one-hour the residents, who then watched tearfully television arts program that was broad- as the dancers carried in the bags upon cast throughout the Parana province on bags of donated food from the Curitiba August 29. Although they were exhaust- concert. ed from nearly 40 hours of traveling, the The many sights and attractions visit- dancers passionately and energetically ed by the dancers included Iguacu Falls, performed such favorites as one of the natural wonders of the world, “Hulianochka,” “Nostalgia,” “Polka z and the Ukrainian Museum in Curitiba Bubnom” and the Hopak. Scenes of their that was founded by Canadian and dancing were later broadcast nationally American Ukrainians. as part of a news item. Paulo Nogas, tour manager and In Prudentopolis on August 19 the the- founder of the Dnipro Gold Travel Corp., ater’s standing-room-only crowd of more said at the conclusion of the trip, “The than 500, greeted the Pavlychenko Ukrainian community of Parana congrat- Folklorique Ensemble with thunderous ulates you for your enthusiasm and love applause. The public was asked to donate of the Ukrainian culture!” non-perishable food products in lieu of Serhij Koroliuk, the ensemble’s artis- admission, and 489 kilograms were col- tic director, said: “The outstanding fea- lected. The food was given to Asilo Sao ture of this trip is that, thanks to our The Pavlychenko Folklorique Ensemble at the Ukrainian Memorial Museum in Vicente de Paula, a senior citizens’ home sponsors and the dancers’ own financial Curitiba, Brazil. outside Prudentopolis and to St. Josaphat contribution, these young people gave Ukrainian Parish. freely of their talents to help other people an values in a way that is made possible Taras Shevchenko and our many other The Pavlychenko troupe performed at in another land. Their sole reward was only by the experience that we’ve had.” donors and contributors who made our two multicultural festivals as representa- the sincere hospitality and the friendship Chelsea Shinkaruk, president of the journey possible. Throughout the trip, tives of Canada. In Medianera the demonstrated toward us which will be Pavlychenko Folklorique Ensemble’s lifelong memories were created. As a dancers performed for an audience of fondly remembered by all. I feel that this board of directors, said, “We are grateful 2,500 at the Dansas Folkoricas Festival trip will elevate the dancers’ humanitari- to the Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of (Continued on page 14) MUSIC REVIEW: Bandura music from Shtokalko to Stockhausen

by Marcia Ostashewski secutively fuller and richer with each repetition. concert tradition – the superimposed music score. The pro- “Hunter Nocturne II,” a jointly composed new music totype designs offer a “new bandura,” as does the music of I’m writing this review of the new CD “Experimental piece of the EBT, offers the most unexpected and experi- the Experimental Bandura Trio. Bandura Trio” as I look out a cottage window, down a hill- mental sonorities on the CD; this piece is suspenseful with In this music, I hear virtuosic performance technique, side, onto a lake. The music I’m reviewing was conceived regard to both tone and technique. “Dumadance,” the knocking on wood, slight in-breaths of a performer ready- in much the same situation. The three men who call them- EBT’s rendition of an Ostap Veresai tune, opens like the ing to make his instrument sound, a variety of timbres and selves the Experimental Bandura Trio (EBT) – Mike meandering introductory alap of Indian classical music. effects that remind me of what John Cage did with the Andrec, Julian Kytasty and Jurij Fedynsky – created and When the longer, more pulsed segment of the piece begins, piano earlier this century. Amidst recent efforts to bring worked out, even recorded, much of this music in the midst the listener is seduced by danceable rhythms, highly chro- the bandura to a more global forum and raise its profile of nature, while sitting around a campfire. matic solo and duet sections, and phrases that seem to from a folk to an art music instrument, I think these musi- I wonder if being out at the lake has made me hear the pounce. Finally, the music falls away as if we were watch- cians have succeeded – without ever having had this music any differently? I think it has, because this music is ing the kobzar-bandurists themselves dance away down a intention. about more than just notes on manuscript paper. It seems to village road. The CD is available for $15 (postage included) from be a part of musical traditions that think of sound different- “Dr. Shtok Makes House Calls” may have a cheeky title Michael Andrec, 69 Benner St. (second floor), Highland, ly, more holistically. Innovative playing techniques are (referring to Shtokalko who was a physician by profession), NJ 08904. (Please make checks payable to Michael intended to bring out sounds from the bandura we’re not but the harmonies within it are ominous. The music is ethe- Andrec). It is available also at select Ukrainian stores. accustomed to hearing at Shevchenko concerts and on real in its openness of sound, but grounded with warm, Christmas CDs. thick glissandi, a woody and hollow meta-layer of plucked The EBT musicians found their initial impetus for this notes, and deep, relentless bass tones. At the end of this music among private recordings of the bandura great piece, the listener is inundated with “Noise,” then left to Zynovii Shtokalko. Many of the pieces on the EBT’s CD ponder the original foreboding phrase. are heavily influenced by the material on these recordings, The texture of “Canticle” grows from a hallowed melody which is tonally rich and improvisational in nature. The cre- being played by a lone instrument, to two instruments ative works of the EBT compositions also draw upon wider- weaving the same thematic pattern together. A third instru- ranging musical developments, for example, Mr. Andrec ment later sings a brilliant melody above the duet. Glorious, states his composition “mosaic” is more influenced by the reverent harmonies close the piece, but echo in the mind. American composer Steve Riech than Shtokalko. In this A description of the CD album art may be understood to first piece on the CD, the listener is surprised by strategic encapsulate the spirit of this music. The inside sleeve shows silences and fragile musical moments, only to be caught up a very old black and white photo of three bandurists, hold- again by cross-rhythmic fun. ing early versions of the bandura; superimposed on the One of the most rhythmically intense pieces on the CD, photo are staves of a music score; layered on top of this are the EBT’s interpretation of a traditional Macedonian oro hand-etched designs for a prototype of a bandura. We can builds from an introductory phrase into tight trio segments; understand the music of the EBT to have come from the the piece climaxes after repeating an exciting phrase, con- roots of the kobzars, a tradition that immigrated to this New World with these men. During this past century, the bandura Marcia Ostashewski is an ethnomusicologist affiliat- has been influenced by pianistic Western art music styliza- ed with York University in Toronto. tion and has experienced a metamorphosis with respect to a 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2000 No. 42

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101 Columbia Street mium collection the branch will cease to Albany, NY 12210 Branch billing... exist and they will have no direct contact Tel.: (518) 433-0580 • Fax: (518) 427-1562 (Continued from page 5) with the membership. The collection of e-mail: [email protected] to the secretary, the secretary sends it to premiums never was, nor should it now the member, and the member sends it be, the only activity of the branch. back to the secretary. Then the secretary Maintaining contact with the branch returns the payment to UNA. It used to be members through branch activities brings Insure and be sure. that most members of a branch lived in better results. The time that the secretary the same area as the location of the spends collecting premiums can be better Join the UNA! branch. The secretary came regularly to spent in organizing new members. The the church hall or club, as did the mem- rewards for organizing are greater, the bers, and many paid their premiums branch gets more members and the UNA directly to the secretary. The current sce- grows. nario is that the members of the branch Branches on direct billing will receive often live far away from the branch; the money for branch activities. Going back secretary does not live near the local to our beginnings, we realized that the church or club and sometimes lives part branches grew and prospered because To place an advertisement or for ad rates of the year in Florida. Our younger mem- they were the centers of activity in our call Maria Oscislawski, advertising manager, bers who live in the computer age and do communities. A recent survey of other at (973) 292-9800, ext. 3040. most of their banking on line want at least fraternal societies revealed that branches Check out our advertising rates on line at to have the capability of direct payment today continue to have activities, which www.ukrweekly.com or electronic transfer. not only benefit the community but also Many secretaries fear that without pre- promote organizing efforts. No. 42 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2000 15

of 35 countries, including Russia, Newsbriefs Bulgaria, Belarus, Syria, Armenia, (Continued from page 2) Lithuania and Australia, sent humanitarian CLACLASSSSIFIEDIFIEDSS August and September Ukraine had regis- aid to Ukraine (UNIAN, Aug. 15) TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL MARIA OSCISLAWSKI, (973) 292-9800 x 3040 tered growth in agricultural production for American is buried at Baikove Cemetery the first time since the country gained inde- pendence in 1991. Mr. Kyrylenko added KYIV – Victor Kytasty, a program offi- MERCHANDISE that this year Ukraine will gather 24.5 mil- cer with the United States Information lion tons of grain, as planned by the govern- Agency until late 1998 and professor of phi- http://www.ATU1.com ment. (RFE/RL Newsline) losophy at National University of Kyiv- Authentic and Original imported Arts and Crafts Mohyla Academy, was buried at Baikove Pysanky Stained Glass Embroidery Artworks Government presents 2001 budget draft FIRST QUALITY Cemetery in Kyiv on September 27. 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Ukrainian counterpart, Leonid Kuchma, member-states of the Commonwealth of Independent States Customs Union – E-mail resume/cover to: signed an agreement on October 4 in [email protected] Ashgabat whereby Turkmenistan will Russia, Belarus, Kazakstan, Kyrgyzstan WEST2282 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ARKA Ont., Canada M6S 1N9 provide Ukraine with 35 billion cubic and Tajikistan – signed a treaty in the or FAX 380-44-29-6464 Kyiv, Kazak capital of Astana on October 10 Fine Gifts meters of gas over the next 15 months at Authentic Ukrainian Handicrafts 202-347-4267 DC, by October 31. establishing a new Eurasian Economic a total price of $1.2 billion at the Art, Books, CDs, Ceramics Andrew R. CHORNY Turkmen border, ITAR-TASS reported. Union on the basis of the Customs Union, Embroidered Goods and Supplies Manager The 5 billion cubic meters Kyiv will pur- Russian agencies reported. Unlike its Gold Jewellery, Icons, Magazines chase in 2000 will cost $38 and the predecessor, the Eurasian Economic Newspapers, Pysankas and Supplies FOR SALE remaining 30 billion cubic meters $40 per Union will be registered with the United All Services to Ukraine, Mail-orders thousand cubic meters. Of that sum, 40 Nations as an international organization, Tel.: (416) 762-8751 Fax: (416) 767-6839 percent in 2000 and 50 percent in 2001 is which means that its decisions are binding Ä‚ÚÓð åàäéãÄ Åßãéìë ÔðÓ‰‡π ÍÌË„Û e-mail: [email protected] www.westarka.com to be paid in cash and the balance in on all participants and take precedence ◊ëßçé çÄ ëçßÉì“ goods and services. Those prices are the over international law. 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A representa- an” aspects that he hopes will bring “posi- “The Ukrainian Weekly 2000” is sure to become Any condition makes a difference tive of the State Customs Service stated tive results for the people.” Kazakstan’s a resource for researchers, and a keepsake for readers. the United States sent $14.6 million Toll free President Nursultan Nazarbaiev had out- A great gift idea! worth of aid; Germany, $7 million; the lined such measures, titled “Ten Simple Netherlands, $2 million; Denmark, $2 Steps Towards Ordinary People,” in To order please call (973) 292-9800 ext. 3042 1-866-850-0006 million; and Finland, $1.5 million. A total January 1998. (RFE/RL Newsline) 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2000 No. 42 St. Michael’s Parish in Minneapolis celebrates milestone 75th anniversary

by Daria Lysyj bration, on September 17, there was an exhibit of the items in the museum as MINNEAPOLIS – St. Michael’s well as pictures of parish life from its COME,COME, JOINJOIN USUS Ukrainian Orthodox Parish, one of the beginnings 75 years ago, the building of first and oldest communities of the the church and parish life through the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in the present. Visitors also had the opportunity HIGH INTEREST RATES ON CDs United States, is celebrating its 75th to also view an icon exhibit, the sanctu- anniversary. ary and the Ukrainian school, and to FREE CHECKING In 1925 the first Ukrainian immigrants learn about the activities of the parish’s in Minneapolis established an Orthodox GREAT RATES FOR LOANS, MORTGAGES spiritual center. parish and decided to build a church to On November 4 a jubilee banquet and SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES AVAILABLE glorify God and to serve Ukrainian ball will be held at the Ukrainian- immigrants who were far away from UKRAINIAN/ENGLISH SPOKEN American center to which the entire their homeland. They spent their last sav- Ukrainian community in the Twin Cities FRIENDLY PERSONNEL ings on the church building. They did is invited. This provides an opportunity this not only for their own spiritual needs for all to meet members of the communi- WESTERN UNION but also for future generations of their families and any new immigrants who ty, guests, as well as the newly arrived WE CAN ACCOMMODATE ALL YOUR FINANCIAL NEEDS might arrive from their homeland. immigrants who are beginning to actively In gratitude for the sacrifices and dedi- participate in the life of the local commu- cation of the pioneers of the first wave of nity. immigration, St. Michael’s Ukrainian A concert by the renowned Hoosli UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX Orthodox Parish has dedicated the entire ensemble from Winnipeg will be held on year 2000 to celebrate and remember this November 11 at the O’Shaughnessy FEDERAL CREDIT UNION great event and underscore the impor- Auditorium of St. Mary’s University in tance of Ukrainian spiritual traditions. St. Paul, Minn. On Sunday, November 12, the parish MAIN OFFICE The celebrations recognize the fact that churches became centers for maintaining will celebrate its patron saint’s feast day 215 Second Ave. (between 13th and 14th St.), New York, NY 10003 and preserving Ukrainian traditions, with an archpastoral divine liturgy con- Tel.: (212) 533-2980 • Fax: (212) 995-5204 nationality and culture in countries that ducted by Metropolitan Constantine of were distanced from the homeland. the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the BRANCHES All current and past events and pro- U.S.A. Afterwards the time capsule placed in 1925 under the cornerstone of 35 Main St., So. Bound Brook, NJ 08880 grams of St. Michael’s Parish are tied in the church building will be opened, and a Tel.: (732) 469-9085 • Fax: (732) 469-9165 with the 75th anniversary commemora- tions. A Jubilee Committee was set up to new time capsule will be put in its place. 691 Roosevelt Ave., Carteret, NJ 07008 coordinate and plan the celebration and This will be the highlight of the celebra- tions of the 75th jubilee of St. Michael’s Tel.: (732) 802-0480 • Fax: (732) 802-0484 was involved in all events from the beginning of 2000. The year was started Parish. off with a successful Malanka to greet Many people were born and grew up e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.uofcu.org the New Year. A traditional Palm Sunday in St. Michael’s Parish. However, life’s Bazaar was attended by many circumstances scattered them to different Americans, a Mother’s Day celebration areas of the United States, Canada and honored the pioneer women of that first throughout the world. Current parish- immigration and their children. ioners expect to hear from their former On June 18 a traditional Father’s Day fellow parishioners either through letters picnic was held. It commemorated the or deeds. parishioners who were are age 75 and This year marks more than a physical older – these are the children of the first celebration of 75 years for St. Michael’s pioneers and builders of the present-day Parish. This parish is a symbol of the church. They were the participants in the lasting soul of the Ukrainian community, first cultural and national groups that which lives, builds and serves new gener- were created under the aegis of parish – ations to continue the work of the marking the beginning of the period Orthodox Church and its faithful daugh- when parishes became centers not only ters and sons in this country. of spiritual growth but also as protectors Those far away may visit the parish and initiators of Ukrainian cultural and website to learn about the community national heritage in this country. http://users.uswest.net/~st_michael_uoc/ Today the parish building houses a or they may write to: 75th Jubilee museum, which contains artifacts and Committee, St. Michael’s Ukrainian clothing from different regions of Orthodox Church, 505 Fourth St. NE, Ukraine. As part of the anniversary cele- Minneapolis, MN 55413.

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Maryland parish to dedicate wooden Hutsul-style church by Natalka Gawdiak may not be able to attend but wish to con- tribute and/or send greetings may mail their SILVER SPRING. Md. – Among the donations to Holy Trinity Particular wooden churches built by Ukrainian Ukrainian Catholic Church, 16631 New parishes in the United States, Holy Trinity Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20905. Particular Ukrainian Catholic Church in Holy Trinity has not yet been totally Silver Spring, Md., has been a long time completed; certain finishing elements are coming. still needed, such as icons, a chandelier This unique structure in Maryland will and roof crosses. Nevertheless, the church, now join such churches in other towns and which is located two miles north of St. cities of the United States, including those Andrew’s Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, in Hunter, N.Y. (1962), Glen Spey, N.Y. is often visited by curious passers-by (1966), Barnesboro, Pa. (1968), because of its beauty and architecturally Kerhonkson, N.Y. (1976), Johnson City, unique appearance. Pa. (1977), and Jenkintown, Pa. (1992). Behind the church, visitors see another Several architects contributed to the Hutsul-style wooden structure – the priest’s design and building of Holy Trinity residence, where the Rev. Taras Lonchyna Church at various stages. The principal and his wife, Jaroslava, reside with their design of the church was carried out by three children, Orysia, Motria and Bohdan. Canadian Architect Ihor Stecura. Along with their mother, the three siblings Contributing at later stages were Daniel teach Sunday school. Hart, the late Ireneus Harasymiak (who The membership of Holy Trinity is passed away on August 12), and Larissa small – some 100 families have dedicated Kurylas. A major part in constructing this themselves to seeing this project through. church was played by master builder Yuri Many of the area’s young Ukrainian pro- Kostiw, whose experience and talents also fessionals are parishioners. During the figured in the building of some of the Ukrainian-language divine liturgy on aforementioned churches. Sundays at 11:30 a.m., the voices of their The plan to build a Hutsul-style, all babies and toddlers rise up to the main wooden church here began around the time cupola with the beautiful singing of the of celebrations of the Millennium of church cantors, Petro Krul, aided by his Christianity in Rus’-Ukraine. It is culmi- wife Sonja and family, and Myroslav nating during the 2000th anniversary of the Hnatyshyn. The number of children in the birth of Jesus Christ. parish – including no fewer than six sets The blessing of Holy Trinity Church, of twins – have been a real blessing and which is open to all, will be celebrated by joy for the church. Parishioners know Metropolitan Stephan Sulyk on Sunday, there still is much work to be done to raise October 29, at 1 p.m. A reception will fol- these children for the Lord and that low at 5 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in College responsibility is being taken very serious- Park. Those interested in attending may call ly by the parents, pastor and catechetical ÇÒÚÛÔ: ‰ÓðÓÒÎ¥ – 15 ‰ÓÎ., ‰¥ÚË – 5 ‰ÓÎ. Larissa Fontana at (301) 365-2490 by teachers who see in this next generation a October 12 to reserve a place; those who bright future.

UNA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE announces CHICAGO DISTRICT FALL ORGANIZING MEETING to be held on Saturday, October 28, 2000, at 12:00 p.m. at Ukrainian Cultural Center, 2247 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, Ill.

Obligated to attend the meeting are District Committee Officers, Branch Officers, Organizers and 34th Convention Delegates from the following branches:

17, 22, 114, 125, 131, 139, 157, 176, 220, 221, 259, 379, 399, 423, 452, 472

The District Meeting will aim to bring up-to-date information about various new insurance plans, sales techniques and organizing goals. Proposal to change the Constitution and By-Laws of the UNA will be discussed.

Meeting will be attended by Stefko Kuropas, UNA Vice-President HONORARY MEMBERS OF UNA GENERAL ASSEMBLY Stepan Kuropas Dr. Myron Kuropas Helen Olek-Scott

District Committee: Stefko Kuropas, District Chairman Andrij Skyba, Secretary Bohdan Kukuruza, Treasurer Stepan Kuropas, Honorary District Chairman

MARK T. OLESNICKY, M.D. Internal Medicine

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there is a diversification of the country’s Tymoshenko under fire... future supplies. She said the government (Continued from page 1) must develop agreements with She also took credit for what she termed Turkmenistan as a strategic energy partner, was growth in every branch of the sector, not only to supply much-needed gas but as except for oil refining. She presented fig- an associate in the development of a gas ures that showed a 0.1 percent increase in pipeline. oil extraction, a 2.2 increase in gas extrac- Ukraine’s chief energy official attempted tion and a 6 percent increase in coal output. to paint an optimistic picture of the current Only oil refining has shown a precipitous situation in the fuel and energy sector. She drop this year, according to Ms. said that, in addition to the increase in con- Tymoshenko, falling by 41 percent thus far. sumption reimbursement and production, Ms. Tymoshenko also asserted, in con- she had managed to pay wage arrears to trast to allegations by some lawmakers and workers, had brought the country’s chief energy sector business moguls, that energy wholesaler, Naftohaz Ukrainy, Ukraine is well-prepared for the heavy under control and had succeeded in resolv- energy consumption of the fall and winter ing construction delays at the nuclear reac- months. She said this was chiefly because tors in Khmelnytskyi and Rivne. the government had purchased a sufficient But Ms. Tymoshenko was not ready to amount of nuclear fuel from Russia to say that all was hunky-dory. assure that 12 nuclear plants would run “I will not give any guarantees that by full-time this winter, a substantial increase the end of the year everything in this sector over the nine blocks that functioned contin- will be okay,” said Ms. Tymoshenko. uously last year. She said the major problem the ener- “I see no energy shortages this winter,” gy industry and the government must said Ms. Tymoshenko, “unless we some- face is the continued high level of cor- how undermine the system or destroy our ruption, while emphasizing that the coal stockpiles.” industry in particular is nearly unregulat- In a wide-ranging defense of her efforts ed, with corruption found at all levels. to bring the unwieldy and debt-ridden sec- She blamed laxness by Ukraine’s law tor – which is totally dependent on Russia enforcement agencies in particular and DoMM you have&S&S a business? – Inc.Great.Inc. for supplies – under control she said the the government in general for continued Your business is not working out. corruption and criminal activity in the Ukrainian government was close to agree- You want something better. ment on a 10-year repayment deal on debts energy sector. 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He also noted that Mr. Pascual’s wife, who indicated that there is a “crisis of con- Aileen Marshall Pascual, who held the This includes Free Meta tags, a program that makes your website one of the first sites to show up on the search engine. fidence” in Ukraine and that its future will Bible on which he took the oath, is known be shaped “by actions and not promises.” For an extra fee, we can also include a Merchant Account for businesses that would like to accept credit cards. for her work on behalf of human rights and Ambassador Pascual said that Ukraine against corruption during her work with Website design specialists: Myron and Sviatoslav Pylypiak has the opportunity to show the interna- the U.S. Agency for International Website: www.mands-website-design.com • E-mail [email protected] tional community as well as its own people Development in Africa and the Global Cell/Tel./Fax: (425) 255-9082 that “it is not business as usual” by the way Coalition for Africa. it handles a number of measures coming National Security Advisor Berger, for due in the near future: the privatization of whom Mr. Pascual worked before its electricity system, instituting sound President Bill Clinton nominated him to be management of its gas transit system, pass- ambassador to Ukraine, called the new ing the law on the judiciary and imple- ambassador “one of the finest” he has menting its military reforms program. worked with at the NSC, “enormously cre- The United States also will support the ative” and “restless and impatient in a very Ukrainian people in building a stronger patient way.” civil society, in which communities will “We send to Ukraine a man who is emi- have a greater chance to take control of nently up to the task and worthy of the their own lives and build a better future for importance we place on him,” Mr. Berger themselves, he said. said. Ambassador Pascual stressed the impor- Among those witnessing the ceremony tance of Ukraine having a clear vision of were Ambassador Pascual’s parents, its future, the “strength to dream, and the Carlos and Gladys Pascual, who brought courage to turn those dreams into reality.” him to the United States when they fled The new ambassador was introduced at Cuba in 1961. the ceremony by Deputy Secretary Talbott Also on hand were many representa- and National Security Advisor Berger, tives of the Ukrainian American commu- both of whom praised his personal quali- nity. ties and skills as a diplomat. Ambassador Pascual is due to depart for Supporting Ukraine’s aspirations at this Ukraine in mid-October. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2000 No. 42

FRANKLIN COLLISION INC. St. Andrew’s Brotherhood hosts picnic AUTO BODY SHOP by Ihor Sawon invitations was a result of the participa- reopened its doors tion and efforts of clergy, among them, SOUTH BOUND BROOK, N.J. – 994-998 STUYVESANT AVE., IRVINGTON, NJ the Very Rev. Bohdan Zelechiwsky, the The first annual picnic/pig roast hosted Very Rev. Michael Zemlachenko, the PREPARING AUTO FOR by the Brotherhood of St. Andrew’s Rev. Oleh Hucul and the Rev. Deacon ATTENTION RETURN FROM “LEASE” Memorial Church was held on Volodymyr Polischuk. NEW CLIENTS! We will save you September 16. The success of the picnic required still hundreds of dollars It was aunique event in many ways. WE HANDLE ALL AREAS more ingredients, many hours of prepa- DID YOU HAVE AN ACCIDENT? The wet rainy weather that is the norm OF AUTO BODY WORK: ration, hard work and sweat. The • We will handle all insurance for this time of the year relented, turning response from volunteers was phenome- • Auto painting paperwork into an exquisite late summer sunny day. nal and the executive committee of St. • Body work • We work with all insurance Close to 300 Ukrainians and Americans Andrew’s Brotherhood extended a heart- of Ukrainian descent from 10 neighbor- • Replacement of damaged companies felt thank you to all brotherhood mem- parts • We will provide you with a car ing communities took the occasion to bers who participated in this successful make new acquaintances and renew old • Computer generation while your car is worked on event. WITH US IT WILL BE of paint color • We assure you of complete friendships. Many of the guests traveled Gratitude for their strong and enthusi- MORE CONVENIENT FOR YOU satisfaction to the picnic from communities as distant astic participation was expressed also to as Glen Spey, N.Y., Bridgeport, Conn., members of St. Mary the Protectress (973) 371-2500 New York City and Clifton and Sisterhood, and to the women of St. Lakewood, N.J. (Ihor, Lenny) Andrew’s Memorial Church in South The unusually strong response from Bound Brook, N J. various Ukrainian parishes to the mailed With the renewal of this Ukrainian Orthodox organization’s activities within the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the U.S.A. the picnic/pig roast is only one of 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF CHAIR OF UKRAINIAN STUDIES many occasions for St. Andrew’s Brotherhood to promote a spirit of unity 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CANADA-UKRAINE PARLIAMENTARY PROGRAM in the greater New York/New Jersey Ukrainian community.

PROGRAM Workshops in Jersey Friday, October 27, 2000, in Sheraton Hall, Wycliffe College University of Toronto, 5 Hoskin Avenue, Toronto focus on local history and funding possibilities 6:00 p.m. Presentation of Chair Associates Publications TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey 7:30 p.m. Bill Harnum (University of Toronto Press) Historical Commission provides grant Reception support for an array of activities and pro- grams related to New Jersey history, including research, publication, educa- SYMPOSIUM tional initiatives, public programs and general operating support. Symposium Topic for all Sessions: “As a Deputy Prime Minister in the Cabinet of Ministers in the Would you like to produce an oral his- tory of an immigrant group? Write a his- Government of Ukraine I would implement the following policies to improve the standard of living and tory of your town? Organize and present unite the country.” an exhibit about local history? Bring a speaker to talk to your organization? Conserve valuable old documents and 7:30 p.m. Introductory Remarks – Ihor Bardyn, CUPP Director books owned by your historical society? Open a historic site to the public? All these activites can qualify for grants. Alexander Pivovarsky, 10:00 p.m. Symposium Overview – CUPP ’94, University of Kyiv/John F. Kennedy How to get funds to support these and School of Government, Harvard University. many other projects will be explained at workshops offered around the state in Session One Participants: Chair – Taras Malyshevs’ky (‘93), Ukrainian Embassy in Canada/ October by the commission. University of Dnipropetrovsk/City of Dnipropetrovsk Councillor; Olha Makara (‘94), Workshops will be held on the follow- University of Kyiv/Sorbonne University; Natalya Astapova (‘96), University of Zaporizhia/ ing dates at these locations: Tuesday, Vanderbilt University; Mykhailo Shapiro (‘96), University if Chernivtsi/ October 17, at Liberty Hall, Union, 10 a.m.; Thursday, October 19, at Labor University of Amsterdam. Education Center, Rutgers – New Brunswick, 7 p.m.; Saturday, October 21, Saturday, October 28, 2000, in Sheraton Hall, Wycliffe College at the First Presbyterian Church, Salem, University of Toronto, 5 Hoskin Avenue, Toronto 10 a.m. Mary R. Murrin, the director of the grants program, will offer tips on how to 9:30 a.m. Session Two Participants: Chair – Nazar Bobitski (‘94), Ukrainian Embassy in Brussels/ prepare a successful proposal. University of Lviv/University of Amsterdam; Pavlo Kuzminov (‘96), Deputy Mayor Participants will have the opportunity to of Berdyansk/University of Zaporizhia/University of Minnesota; Yurij Rudiuk (‘96), ask about their individual projects. The University of Lviv/University of Saskatchewan/University of Amsterdam; workshops are free, and the same pro- gram will be presented at each site. Oleksandr Kraynyukov (‘97), University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy/University of Dunkirk; Individuals and organizations seeking Tania Skvortsova-Darens’ka (‘97), Luhansk Pedagogical University/Harvard University; funding for projects in New Jersey histo- Slava Opeyda (‘97/’98), University of Donetsk/University of Illinois. ry are urged to attend. For additional information and a reg- 4:00 p.m. Session Three Participants: Chair – Michael Kharenko (‘00), University of Kyiv/ istration form, contact Money for Columbia University; Oleh Zaverukha (‘98), University of Lviv/Parliamentary Intern, History, New Jersey Historical Ukrainian Parliament; Dmytro Hys (‘99), Lutsk Technical University; Yaroslava Marusyk (‘99), Commission, P.O. Box 305, Trenton, NJ 08625-0305; telephone, (609) 984-0954; University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy; Olha Nychay (‘97), University of Lviv; e-mail, [email protected]. Roman Zhovtulia (‘99), University of Volyn. The New Jersey Historical Commission is a division of the Department of State, Cultural Affairs. The commission’s mission is to enrich Sponsored by: Chair of Ukrainian Studies Foundation, Canada-Ukraine Parliamentary Program the lives of the public by preserving the and Ukrainian Canadian Professional and Business Association of Toronto. historical record and advancing interest in and public knowledge and awareness of the state’s history. No. 42 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2000 21 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2000 No. 42 No. 42 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2000 23

PREVIEW OF EVENTS DARIA LYSYJ OF INTERNATIONAL GALLERY IN MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., and SVITLANA KOBETZ OF “SUNDARI” – KYIV (Continued from page 24) have the honor of inviting you and your friends to Saturday, October 28 director of Muzychne Doshkillia (Music and Me), will be held at the Ukrainian CHICAGO: The 75th anniversary of the Institute of America, 2 E. 79th St., at 2 p.m. The Exhibit and Sale Ukrainian National Women’s League of Enjoy activities with Ms. Sawycky, includ- America will be celebrated by the Chicago ing a costume parade, magic show, profes- of Ceramicsamics in Trypillianypillian Perioderiod Style Regional Council with a banquet at the sional face-painting and refreshments. Ukrainian Cultural Center, 2247 W. Donation: $20 per family. RSVP by October Presented for the first time in the United States. Chicago Ave. There will be a cocktail hour 23 by calling the institute, (212) 288-8660. A short film on Trypillian culture will be shown at the opening of the exhibit. at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Opening remarks at the banquet will SKOKIE, Ill.: The Hromovytsia Cultural Center of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, South Bound Brook, N.J. be by UNWLA President Iryna Ukrainian Dance Ensemble will appear in Friday, October 13, 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Kurowyckyj, followed by a musical pro- performance in a concert of Ukrainian Saturday, October 14, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. gram featuring soprano Lesia Hrabova, folk, ballet and modern dance at the North Sunday, October 15, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. formerly of the Lviv Opera, currently per- Shore Center for the Performing Arts at 3 forming with the Dicapo Opera Theater in p.m. Enjoy colorful costumes, dazzling Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center, 700 Cedar Road, Jenkintown, Pa. New York City and the National Lyric acrobatics and cultural authenticity as the Friday, October 20, 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Opera in New England. For tickets contact ensemble performs a fascinating array of Saturday, October 21, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Oksana Melnyk, (708) 456-0188. dances from various regions of Ukraine. Sunday, October 22, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Appearing with the ensemble as guest Saturday-Sunday. October 28-29 artist will be acclaimed violinist Vasyl UNWLA Center, intersection of 11-Mile and Ryan Road, Detroit, Mich. Popadiuk. Tickets, at $20 for adults and Wednesday, October 25, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. SILVER SPRING, Md.: Holy Trinity $15 for seniors and children, are available Wednesday, October 25, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Particular Ukrainian Catholic Church will by calling the North Shore Center for hold an “Open House” on Saturday, Performing Arts Box Office, (847) 673- October 28, at 1-5 p.m. The blessing of the 6300. The center is located at 9501 Skokie church by Metropolitan Stephen Sulyk Blvd. will be held on Sunday, October 29, at 1 p.m.; it will be followed by a banquet at 5 ADVANCE NOTICE UKRAINIAN SELFRELIANCE p.m. at the Holiday Inn, College Park, (by prior reservation only.) For reservations November 6, 20 and December 6 FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, call Larissa Fontana, (301) 365-2490, no later than October 19. The church is locat- TORONTO: St. Vladimir Institute presents PHILADELPHIA, PA. a six-part series with Hanya Cirka on tradi- ed at 16631 New Hampshire Ave., nine Serving and Supporting the Ukrainian Community Since 1952 miles north of the Beltway-495 and the tional Ukrainian cookery starting with Serving and Supporting the Ukrainian Community Since 1952 New Hampshire Ave. exit; between Route varenyky variations. Subsequent fall classes 198 and Ednor Road. Donations to the will include borsch, holubtsi (cabbage rolls) CERTIFICATE SPECIAL Building Fund are greatly appreciated and and Christmas dishes: kolach, makivnyk may be sent to: Holy Trinity PUCC, 16631 and kutia. Spring classes will feature meat 18 Month term New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD dishes, tortes and Easter breads. Classes will $1,000 minimum deposit 20905. be held at the institute, 620 Spadina Ave., Mondays at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday at 10 6.2% APR WARNERS, N.Y.: St. Apostle Evangelist a.m. Fees: $30 per session; $80 for each Luke Ukrainian Orthodox Church is cele- semester; $150 for the entire series. To reg- 6.4% APY brating its 50th anniversary with the follow- ister call (416) 923-3318. All savings insured by the National Credit Union Administration, a federal agency. ing festivities: Saturday, October 28, ves- Saturday, November 4 pers at 5 p.m.; Sunday, October 29, wel- MAIN OFFICE: 24th Street Branch: Ukrainian Center Branch: coming of Archbishop Constantine, metro- 1729 Cottman Ave. 910 Henrietta Ave. EAST HANOVER, N.J.: The New Jersey 2307 Brown St. politan of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church Philadelphia, PA 19111 Philadelphia, PA 19130 Huntingdon VL, PA 19006 branch of the Ukrainian Engineers Society of the U.S.A., at 9:30 a.m., followed by the Tel.: (215) 725-4430 Tel.: (215) 232-3993 Tel.: (215) 379-0400 of America (UESA) will hold a presenta- celebration of divine liturgy at 10 a.m. Fax: (215) 725-0831 Fax: (215) 379-2757 There will also be a banquet and concert tion titled “Communication in the Digital program in the parish hall at 1 p.m. For ban- Age” at 1 p.m. at the E. Hanover Ramada Toll free: 1-888-POLTAVA quet reservations call (315) 672-5361 or Inn, Route 10 W. Featured speakers will 468-1981 by October 22. Tickets available be Dr. Leo M.F. Chirovsky and Dr. Yurij at the door: adults, $25; students, $12.50; Shevchuk, both of Lucent Technologies. and children (up to age 18 ), $7.50. UESA members and the general public are invited to attend; refreshments will be Sunday, October 29 served. For more information, contact Andrij Wowk, (732) 271-8461; e-mail, HE KRAINIAN EEKLY NEW YORK: “Maskarada: A Costume [email protected] or visit the UESA web- T U W Party for Children” with Marta Sawycky, site at www.uesa.org Visit our archive on the Internet at: http://www.ukrweekly.com/

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Sunday, October 15 “Ceramics in the Trypillian Period Style” is being presented for the first time in the NEW YORK: A benefit concert for the United States by Daria Lysyj of the Orphans’ Aid Society, featuring soprano International Gallery in Minneapolis and Olena Heimur, baritone Oleh Chmyr, and Svitlana Kobetz of the Sundary workshop pianist Volodymyr Vynnytsky – who have in Kyiv. The exhibit will be held at the donated their services for the concert – will Ukrainian Educational and Cultural be held at the Ukrainian Institute of Center, 700 Cedar Road, Jenkintown, Pa. America, 2 E. 79th St., at 5 p.m. The con- Hours: Friday, October 20, 7:30-9 p.m.; cert will be preceeded by the society’s first Saturday, October 21, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; public annual meeting to be held at 2 p.m., and Sunday, October 22, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and followed by the screening of an inform- A short film on Trypillian culture will be ative film on the society’s work. For addi- shown on Friday at 8 p.m. tional information contact Maria Jowyk, the society’s president, (718) 423-4966. Saturday, October 21

NEW YORK: Dr. Pavlo Stetsenko, organ- NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific ist, and Beverly Owens, soprano, will pres- Society will present two talks by members ent a retrospective program of Max Reger’s of the society’s Mathematics-Physics- organ and vocal works. The concert, which Technology Section: Lubomyr Onyshkevych begins at 4 p.m., is part of the St. Andrew of D. Sarnoff Research Labs, who will speak Music Society’s Fall 2000 Keyboard on “Recent Cosmological Theories of the Concert Series, held annually at Madison Origin of the Universe”; and Leo M.F. Avenue Presbyterian Church, Madison Chirovsky of Lucent Technologies, who will Avenue at 73rd Street. For additional infor- speak on “The Uniqueness of Planet Earth.” mation, visit the concert’s website at The presentations will be held at the soci- http://members.aol.com/Regerabend/ ety’s building, 63 Fourth Ave. (between Regerabend.htm, or e-mail Dr. Stetsenko at Ninth and 10th streets), at 5 p.m. For more [email protected]. information call (212) 254-5130. SOUTH BOUND BROOK, N.J.: An BOSTON: Join the Boston Chapter of the exhibit and sale of “Ceramics in the Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund for a Trypillian Period Style” is being presented concert by the Longwood Symphony for the first time in the United States by Orchestra to benefit the CCRF. The con- Daria Lysyj of the International Gallery in cert will be held at Jordan Hall at the New Minneapolis and Svitlana Kobetz of the England Conservatory, 290 Huntingdon The Ukrainian Medical Association of North America Sundary workshop in Kyiv. The exhibit will Ave., at 8 p.m. Guest conductor will be be held at the Cultural Center of the Ronald Feldman, with Jacques Zoon of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the U.S.A., Boston Symphony Orchestra, guest 135 Davidson Ave., at 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. soloist. Tickets: $20. To order tickets, e- Thursday, October 19 mail [email protected] or call (617) 983-8116. NEW YORK: Dmytro Ponomarchuk, chief Monday, October 23 consultant and press secretary of the UMANA Nadorniy Rukh Parliamentary Faction in CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: The Harvard Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada, and president of Ukrainian Research Institute is holding a the recently established Vyacheslav lecture by Dr. Catherine Wanner, Golden Jubilee Gala! Chornovil Charitable Foundation in Support Pennsylvania State University, on the On Broadway at of Freedom of the Press in Ukraine, will dis- topic “Rituals of Rule, Rituals of cuss “Ukraine’s Political Development and Resistance: Constructing the Self and Freedom of the Press” during a special Nation in Contemporary Ukraine.” The brown bag lunch hosted by the Ukrainian lecture be held in the institute’s seminar Congress Committee of America. To regis- room, 1583 Massachusetts Ave., at 4-6 ter call the UCCA office, (212) 228-6840. p.m. For more information contact the Saturday, November 4, 2000 Friday-Sunday, October 20-22 institute, (617) 495-4053. Celebrating 50 years of PHILADELPHIA: An exhibit and sale of (Continued on page 23) Caring for The Community, Carrying on The Tradition! For info: Tel: 888/RX-UMANA; Fax: 888/55-UMANA REMINDER REGARDING REQUIREMENTS: E-mail: [email protected] There is a $10 charge per submission for listings in Preview of Events. The listing plus payment must be received no later than one week before the desired date of publication. There is also the option of prepayment for a series of listings. Listings of no more than 100 words (written in Preview format) plus pay- WHAT? ment should be sent to: Preview of Events, The Ukrainian Weekly, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. Information sent by fax should include a copy of a check, in the amount of $10 per listing, made out YOU DON’T HAVE YOUR OWN to The Ukrainian Weekly. The Weekly’s fax number is (973) 644-9510. SUBSCRIPTION? To subscribe to The Ukrainian Weekly, fill out the form below, ORGANIZATION FOR DEFENSE OF LEMKO-WESTERN UKRAINE clip it and mail it to: Subscription Department, The Ukrainian Weekly, Branch #2 in Yonkers, NY

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