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Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXVI HE No.KRAINIAN 50 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1998 EEKLY$1.25/$2 in Ukraine BudgetT stalled as RadaULazarenko arrested byW Swiss authorities by Roman Woronowycz ney, Paul Gully-Hart, suggested that his Kyiv Press Bureau client was ready to put up $3 million for makes its modifications his release. A December 8 bond hearing by Roman Woronowycz KYIV – Pavlo Lazarenko, former was rescheduled for December 11, when Kyiv Press Bureau prime minister of Ukraine and current the Geneva investigative judge in charge national deputy, was arrested by Swiss KYIV – Two weeks after it received of the case, Laurent Kasper-Ansermet, authorities on December 3 and is being returns from Kyiv, where he is concluding an amended 1999 budget proposal from held in a Geneva jail as Swiss prosecutors the Cabinet of Ministers, the an investigation into Mr. Lazarenko’s prepare to charge him with money laun- Parliament’s Budget Committee has financial activities. dering. made drastic changes to it, including If Mr. Lazarenko is not allowed bond, Swiss Customs officials detained Mr. raising spending on social programs by he could remain locked up in Switzerland Lazarenko on the French-Swiss border 33 percent and balancing the budget with for up to three months as the judicial near Basel, Switzerland, after he attempt- optimistic revenue expectations. process proceeds. ed to enter the country with a Panamanian The budget proposed by the Budget The arrest of Ukraine’s most controver- passport. He was traveling from Brussels, Committee, which is chaired by National sial politician and perhaps its richest citi- Belgium, where he had attended a meet- Deputy Yulia Tymoshenko, a political zen, has incensed politicians associated ing of the European Commission’s antagonist of President Leonid Kuchma with the Hromada Party that Mr. Parliamentary Assembly as a member of and leader in the Hromada Party’s shad- Lazarenko leads, who have accused the the Ukrainian delegation. He had left the ow government, could not gain sufficient Ukrainian government of failing to come official delegation after the meeting and votes from legislators to pass a first read- to the former prime minister’s aid and of was returning to Kyiv by private automo- ing on December 3. complicity in his arrest. bile. This is not the first time the National Deputy Stanislav Safronov of Some news sources have stated that the Verkhovna Rada has had problems the Hromada Party said the arrest of his former prime minister was carrying as approving a fiscal plan. In 1997 a budget party’s leader was a political act by the many as eight passports at the time of his Efrem Lukatsky was not in place until half the year was Kuchma administration to discredit a arrest. Pavlo Lazarenko over. But this year – with politicians political adversary and clear the presi- Mr. Lazarenko is currently being held keenly aware that 1999 is a presidential dent’s path to re-election. Presidential in Geneva until a determination is made to official information, Mr. Lazarenko election year – the expectation is that elections in Ukraine are scheduled for by Swiss authorities whether he can be showed a Ukrainian passport at the Swiss putting an approvable budget together October 1999. freed on bond. On December 9 the border, and that the Panamanian travel “This was done to destroy perhaps the (Continued on page 8) Ukrainian national deputy’s Swiss attor- document was found on his person after- single strongest opposition in Ukraine,” ward. Asked how he had obtained such a said Mr. Safronov. passport, she replied, “Panama extends Fellow Hromada Party member passports as a means of developing rev- Tatianna Zadorozhna suggested that the enue for its country.” Ukraine’s representatives attend meeting Swiss investigative judge is in Kyiv, not to She accused Ukraine’s Ministry of investigate Mr. Lazarenko, but to consult Foreign Affairs of neglecting to file a with the Kuchma government on how to protest against the arrest of a prominent on assets confiscated during World War II proceed. “It was interesting to see the Ukrainian leader or beginning extradi- by Yaro Bihun survivors, the Ukrainian delegation in judge enter the Presidential Administration Special to The Ukrainian Weekly its presentations tried to broaden the tion proceedings, and of failing to meet building through the doors reserved for with Mr. Lazarenko in his jail cell. Mr. scope to include compensation for non- heads of state,” said Ms. Zadorozhna. She WASHINGTON – Representatives Jewish victims as well. Zadorozhna also said that she was told of 44 countries, including Ukraine, and said that the actions of Swiss officials “are by the Swiss ambassador in Kyiv that Volodymyr Lytvynov, chairman of without precedent in the history of 13 non-governmental organizations the International Movement of Mr. Lazarenko was detained strictly at gathered here on November 30- Switzerland.” Former Juvenile Prisoners of Ms. Zadorozhna also said that, contrary (Continued on page 4) December 3 in a continuing effort to Fascism, said the Ukrainian delega- resolve the problem of assets confiscat- tion made a presentation on behalf of ed during and just preceding World War the more than 600,000 Nazi slave II. labor camp survivors who were being Ukrainian American Coordinating Council Sponsored by the U.S. Department ignored in various negotiations and of State and the U.S. Holocaust agreements about just compensation. holds convention, elects Gawdiak president Memorial Museum, the Washington Recently, he said, there was an agree- Conference on Holocaust-Era Assets ment reached between Jewish organi- by Marianna Liss was a follow-up meeting to an interna- zations and the German government The full list of the UACC executive tional conference on Nazi-confiscated to pay former Jewish prisoners a Special to The Ukrainian Weekly board, auditing committee, arbitration gold held last year in London. The monthly compensation of 250 board and National Council is to be Washington meeting focused on looted WARREN, Mich. – The theme of the released shortly. German marks. fourth convention of the Ukrainian works of art, unpaid insurance claims “You know, on the one hand, we are A special panel discussed “The and restitution of communal property. American Coordinating Council held here Ukrainian Diaspora in the 21st Century.” happy for our Jewish brethren, whose on November 21-22 was change. The dis- Danylo Kurdelchuk, the president of fate was shared by non-Jewish prison- (See sidebar on page 3.) the Ukrainian Foreign Bar Association cussions on the floor, the resolutions of the The convention decided to raise funds ers. We are glad that justice triumphed convention, the panel discussion and the and one of the five members of the in their case,” he said. “But on the for a formal office in Washington to serve Ukrainian delegation, said Ukraine is keynote speech all reflected the shift in the as its national bureau. The UACC’s new other hand, our hearts and souls ache life of the Ukrainian community in the U.S. satisfied with the conference results. over why the non-Jewish victims were president announced that he plans to coop- “The general thrusts were wise, and in Ukraine. erate with The Washington Group’s forgotten.” Ihor Gawdiak, previously chairman of noble and balanced. I would say that There is a danger that this inequali- upcoming Ukrainian organizational confer- the UACC’s National Council and director with such an approach, problems can ty may give rise to feelings of jeal- ence. of the organization’s Washington office, be resolved,” he said. “But this is only ousy and possibly anti-Semitism, Mr. The keynote speech at the convention was elected president of the Ukrainian the beginning of the major task before Lytvynov said. was delivered by Ukrainian National us.” “Try to explain to an elderly woman American umbrella body. He succeeds Deputy Mykhailo Syrota, head of the While the conference focused main- Ulana Diachuk, president of the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada’s Constitutional ly on restitution to Jewish Holocaust (Continued on page 4) National Association, who did not seek a third term as UACC president. (Continued on page 8) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1998 No. 50

Hrushevsky monument unveiled in Kyiv NEWSBRIEFSNEWSBRIEFS

Land mine campaign marks anniversary percent on November 25 over October fig- ures and equaled 70.2 hrv per person. KYIV – The first anniversary of the According to the State Statistics signing of the Convention on the Committee, the consumer basket was the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, most expensive in the Dnipropetrovsk Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Oblast at 80.13 hrv, cheapest in Ternopil at Mines, and on Their Destruction was cele- 59.64 hrv. Among foodstuffs, sunflower oil brated on December 3 by the 133 countries saw the biggest increase in price by 13.6 that have signed the convention in the percent, and potatoes, beets, carrots, onions, course of the year. According to the eggs and fish increased in the price range of International Campaign to Ban Land 3.3 percent to 8.7 percent. The average Mines, Ukraine, with over 10 million land salary in Ukraine in October equaled mines in storage, has yet to join the conven- 156.07 hrv. (Eastern Economist) tion. In March and April, Ukraine unilater- ally destroyed 101,000 of its mines, which Council of Europe extends Ukraine’s term was seen as the first step in moving toward official acceptance of the convention. With KYIV – The Parliamentary Assembly of the initiative of the Canadian government the Council of Europe extended until July and support from the Canadian Embassy in 1999 the term for Ukraine to fulfill obliga- Ukraine, the International Campaign to Ban tions accepted upon entering the Council of Land Mines is presently conducting activi- Europe. Of primary importance is cancella- ties aimed at securing Ukraine’s accession tion of the death penalty. (Eastern to the convention in the near future. Economist) (Eastern Economist) Rada returns draft budget for revision Kuchma blasts Ministry of Energy KYIV – By a vote of 312 to 19, the KYIV – President Leonid Kuchma criti- Verkhovna Rada on December 3 post- cized Energy Minister Oleksii Shebertsov poned the first reading of the 1999 draft and his ministry on December 7 after a budget until December 9 so that the nuclear reactor was shut down for safety Budget Committee can revise the docu- reasons, the Associated Press reported. Mr. ment. Many lawmakers echoed the gov- Kuchma said he will hold energy sector ernment’s criticism that a budget with a leaders personally responsible for continued zero deficit is unrealistic and questioned problems. Reactor No. 2 at the South some revenue sources proposed by the Ukraine nuclear power station was auto- committee. In particular, the committee matically shut down by its safety system, has proposed raising extra money by tax- said Nadezhda Shumak, a spokeswoman ing commercial banks, imposing fees for for the state-run nuclear energy company using Ukraine’s air space and pressuring Energoatom. She said no radiation was enterprises to repay loans received under released. The station, which is located about government guarantees. Rada Chairman Oleksander Tkachenko commented that 300 kilometers south of Kyiv, had been run- Ukraine’s economy is not yet ready for a ning only for two days after undergoing balanced budget, Interfax reported. nearly five months of repairs. Ms. Shumak (RFE/RL Newsline) said its shutdown is likely to cause brownouts. (RFE/RL Newsline) World Bank criticizes Rada for delays Roman Woronowycz Kuchma vetoes bill raising minimum wage KYIV – Paul Siegelbaum, the World Bank’s director for Ukraine and Belarus, A monument to Ukraine’s most distinguished historian, Mykhailo Hrushevsky, KYIV – President Leonid Kuchma on said he is concerned that the Parliament in chairman of the Ukrainian Central Rada and president of the Ukrainian National December 8 vetoed a bill that would have Kyiv is blocking World Bank projects, the Republic, was unveiled in Kyiv on December 1 in the square next to the raised the country’s minimum wage, the Associated Press reported on December 4. Teachers’ Building before which the independence of Ukraine was declared on Associated Press reported. Mr. Kuchma Mr. Siegelbaum said several projects have January 22, 1918. The monument was unveiled in conjunction with the seventh said the hike would force the government to been neither ratified nor begun. He added anniversary of the December 1, 1991, referendum that upheld the Verkhovna lay off workers and either print more that the bank will suspend $140 million Rada’s August 24, 1991, proclamation of Ukraine’s independence. The large money or raise taxes. The legislature voted (U.S.) in energy loans unless the stone marker reads: “Monument to the noted state and civic activist, Ukrainian last month to nearly triple the minimum Constitutional Court overrules a recent par- monthly wage from 55 hrv ($16) to 148 hrv. historian Mykhailo Hrushevsky, 1866-1934. Built with funds of the City of Kyiv, liamentary ban on raising utility costs. The government had appealed to the December 1, 1998.” President Leonid Kuchma headed the list of dignitaries in (RFE/RL Newsline) attendance at the ceremonies. Parliament to reconsider that decision, say- ing such an increase would be destructive Parliament rejects deal with World Bank for the economy. (RFE/RL Newsline) KYIV – Lawmakers on December 1 Household inflation continues upward voted 167 to 74 to reject an agreement signed by the government of Ukraine and Accused serial killer Onopriienko KYIV – The price of a consumer basket unrepentant during trial in Zhytomyr consisting of 22 basic products was up 8.6 (Continued on page 14) Eastern Economist ed to participate in proceedings from Russia, Ukraine and Poland. The 150,000 ZHYTOMYR, Ukraine – The trial of FOUNDED 1933 hrv bill for their transportation was paid accused serial killer Anatolii by the regional court. HE KRAINIAN EEKLY Onopriienko, 39, finally got under way Mr. Onopriienko again admitted his TAn English-languageU newspaperW published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., on November 23 in Zhytomyr. guilt on November 26 as his trial contin- a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. A graduate of a regional sea navigation ued. A former soldier and sailor, he said Yearly subscription rate: $50; for UNA members — $40. institute, he is accused of murdering 52 lost his mother at age 4 and claimed that Periodicals postage paid at Parsippany, NJ 07054 and additional mailing offices. people – 10 of them children – over a his father and brother consigned him to (ISSN — 0273-9348) seven-year period. Mr. Onopriienko has an orphanage at the age of 7. He claimed refused to repent, instead referring to him- to possess telepathic powers and has said Also published by the UNA: Svoboda, a Ukrainian-language weekly newspaper self as the biggest evil-doer of all time. On (annual subscription fee: $50; $40 for UNA members). that he heard voices telling him to carry the basis of a psychological analysis car- out the atrocities. The Weekly and Svoboda: UNA: ried out in the summer of 1997, the defen- Mr. Onopriienko refused to testify on Tel: (973) 292-9800; Fax: (973) 644-9510 Tel: (973) 292-9800; Fax: (973) 292-0900 dant has been ruled mentally fit to stand November 30. Instead, he made a number trial. of requests for a new lawyer, which the Postmaster, send address Editor-in-chief: Roma Hadzewycz In all, 5,000 law enforcement officers court refused. He is currently being repre- changes to: Editors: Roman Woronowycz (Kyiv) were involved in the operation to catch sented by a court-appointed attorney. The Ukrainian Weekly Andrij Kudla Wynnyckyj (Toronto) Mr. Onopriienko. The case is the biggest Experts speculated that Mr. 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280 Irene Jarosewich Parsippany, NJ 07054 Ika Koznarska Casanova criminal case in Ukraine in recent mem- Onopriienko is trying to delay the court ory. hearing as a new lawyer would require The Ukrainian Weekly Archive: www.ukrweekly.com Proceedings started late because there time to get acquainted with the case. was simply not enough money to bus in Co-defendant Serhiy Rogozin, 36, The Ukrainian Weekly, December 13, 1998, No. 50, Vol. LXVI the hundreds of witnesses who are to tes- Copyright © 1998 The Ukrainian Weekly tify at the trial; 310 witnesses were invit- (Continued on page 13) No. 50 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1998 3

UACC convention panel discusses diaspora in the 21st century by Marianna Liss the community alive. Special to The Ukrainian Weekly Mrs. McConnell continued the topic of how to help Ukraine, especially as fewer WARREN, Mich. – Among the high- and fewer dollars are available from the lights of the fourth convention of the Ukrainian diaspora. There are two Ukrainian American Coordinating Council approaches and both entail going outside of was the panel discussion on “The Ukrainian the Ukrainian community for material help Diaspora in the 21st Century.” and alliances, she noted. Panelists were: Dr. Mykola Hryhorczuk “First,” she emphasized, “it is very of Detroit, a professor at Wayne State important to continue and again to strength- University and member of the Ukrainian en our political activity in Washington. It is Society of Philatelists and Numismatics; extremely critical.” The reason: there are Jaroslav M. Berezowsky, a Michigan attor- real consequences for Ukraine, and there is ney who is active in the local Ukrainian a lot of competition throughout the world school system; Nadia Komarnycky for U.S. assistance. McConnell, president of the U.S.-Ukraine Secondly, there are other sources for Foundation; and journalist R.L. Chomiak. “With the declaration of Ukrainian inde- help outside of the government. As an pendence, some people in our community example the speaker cited the Ukrainian- thought their duty toward the struggle for American Business Council, which has as Ukrainian independence had fallen from members American companies wanting to their shoulders, ... Unfortunately, the situa- do business in Ukraine, as well as various tion is not that simple,” began Dr. foundations. Marianna Liss Hryhorczuk. Mrs. McConnell reported that she is Panelists who discussed the diaspora’s future: (sitting from left) Mykola Hryhorczuk, Since Ukraine’s independence and sov- working to bring together smaller R.L. Chomiak, Nadia Komarnycky McConnell and (standing) Jaroslaw Berezowsky. ereignty are not assured, the task facing the American cities with Ukrainian ones. Ukrainian community outside Ukraine is She emphasized, for instance, the empa- ditional community institutions, such as have either in Ukraine or here, he argued, is more subtle. The community’s first job, he thy toward Ukrainians she found among Churches and fraternal associations, that counterproductive in an era when stated, is to know what its goal is in this most Southerners because “they lost the had worked so well in the past and now are Ukrainians could be Muslim or Protestant. new unsure reality. Civil War.” facing new strains. He related that the real material help for Though Ukraine is very sensitive to ide- Mrs. McConnell concluded by stating “There was a real need for surrogates – the poor in Ukraine provided by evangelical ological meddling, especially from that she is hopeful regarding the future of Churches and fraternal organizations,” he groups has been looked at with suspicion Ukrainian organizations in the diaspora, Ukraine, and related that the Ukrainian said, because there was no representation of rather than with gratitude. “sound critiques are welcome,” Dr. community has yet to tap all the resources Ukrainian interests in the world. However, Fraternal organizations also should refo- Hryhorczuk said. He suggested that, rather now available to it in order to help Ukraine. now things have changed, he noted, empha- cus their purpose, Mr. Chomiak stated. In than directing Ukraine, the Ukrainian com- Mr. Chomiak, a veteran journalist, sizing the different mission of Churches and such organizations, he commented, there munity should create an atmosphere that encouraged the community to refocus and community organizations. needs to be – as in the case of the Sears will support good people in Ukraine work- reorient itself to new realities. He suggested that use of the Church as a company’s reorganization – a rededication ing toward laudable goals. Reporting that “today, we have a very surrogate embassy should be relinquished in to the original purposes of fraternal associa- He gave an example of the work of the different situation,” Mr. Chomiak provided favor of the real thing, because a narrow tions in order to regain financial strength Ukrainian Society of Philatelists and a brief examination of the new roles of tra- focus on the type of religion that Ukrainians and, in turn, to continue their good work. Numismatics, which gives prizes for the best Ukrainian stamp design, and is engaged in “earnest critique” of past designs inherited from the Soviet era. He OBITUARY: Bohdan T. Hnatiuk, aeronautical engineer, community leader complimented Ukraine Post for supporting MERION PARK, Pa. — Bohdan Taras Dr. Hnatiuk was a member of many Ukrainian themes in its postal issues. Hnatiuk, aeronautical engineer and consult- professional societies, among them: the Secondly, he observed, the diaspora ant, and professor emeritus at Drexel American Institute of Aeronautics and itself is changing, even as it attempts to University, died on November 28 at the age Astronautics (AIAA), American Society influence American policy toward Ukraine. of 83. for Engineering Education, American Younger generations should be encouraged Dr. Hnatiuk was born on July 25, 1915, Association for the Advancement of to taken an active part in American political in Zalischyky, western Ukraine. He Science, American Association of life and in doing so influence Ukraine itself. received his engineering degrees from the University Professors, Air Force The second speaker had another perspec- Technical University in Danzig, Germany, Association, American Ordnance tive on what the Ukrainian community including a doctorate in engineering in Association, and the West Virginian should do. “I am approaching the question from a 1945. During his student years in Danzig, Society of Science. different angle than Dr. Hryhorczuk: I want he was president of the Ukrainian Students’ Among various awards, Dr. Hnatiuk our community to exist for its own sake,” Association and vice-president of the was the recipient of the AIAA’s 40-year said Mr. Berezowsky. Ukrainian National Alliance. service award for sustaining contribu- In order to keep the community alive During World War II Dr. Hnatiuk did tions to the field of aeronautics and there has to be a better appreciation of the research work at the University of Vienna astronautics (1993), as well as the insti- role that Ukrainian schools play in accultur- on high-speed aerodynamics and turbo-jet tute’s outstanding faculty advisor award ating the younger generation, Mr. engines. With the imminent invasion of at Drexel (1972). Dr. Hnatiuk was Berezowsky stated. Vienna by the Soviet Army, he was grant- accorded honorary membership in the There are significant problems that the ed a transfer to a large aviation facility on Chapel of Four Chaplains in 1981. community faces internally, he continued. the Swiss border. At the end of the war, His membership in honorary engineer- There are fewer people who can pass on the and until 1949, he worked for the French ing societies included: Sigma Gamma Dr. Bohdan Hnatiuk language and culture, what the speaker Air Ministry in the French Zone of occu- Tau, the National Honorary Society of dent of the National Committee to called “Ukrainian spirituality.” pied Germany. He also was the director Aeronautic Engineering; Pi Tau Sigma, Commemorate the Millennium of Thus, the role of Ukrainian schools and a teacher at the United Nations Relief Honorary Mechanical Engineers’ becomes more significant, yet the commu- Christianity in Ukraine. and Rehabilitation Administration Society; and Tau Beta Pi, the Engineers’ Dr. Hnatiuk was a member of the nity does not appreciate their role in the (UNRRA) Mechanic Training School, in National Honor Society. lives of the younger generation. “If the Ukrainian National Association Supreme Tettnang, Germany. An active member of the Ukrainian Assembly, serving as auditor in 1970-1986. school does not exist, if the children do not Dr. Hnatiuk emigrated to the U.S. in community in America, Dr. Hnatiuk was attend, there will be no children growing in He had been an honorary member of the 1949. He was an associate professor at the a member of the Ukrainian Engineers’ UNA Supreme (now General) Assembly the understanding of their duty,” he said. University of Notre Dame in 1951-1957 Society of America, the Shevchenko He suggested that it is time to focus on since 1982. and professor at West Virginia University in Scientific Society, Ukrainian American A panakhyda for Dr. Hnatiuk was held the critical part that schools of Ukrainian 1957-1960. In 1960 he joined the faculty of Association of University Professors and studies are now playing, and suggested that December 3 in Philadelphia. On Drexel University, where he taught mechan- the Ukrainian American Coordinating Ukrainian organizations should help that December 4 a requiem service was held ical engineering and worked as advisor until Council. educational system develop new materials at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of for a new generation. 1995. He was a member of the the Immaculate Conception in Drawing on his own active role in While in Indiana, Dr. Hnatiuk also Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists; Philadelphia, followed by interment at Ukrainian studies schools, Mr. Berezowsky worked as a consultant for the Bendix founding member of the World Congress St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery said the community has to acknowledge a Aviation Corp., Guided Missile Section, of Free Ukrainians; honorary member of in Fox Chase, Pa. growing reality: the lack of Ukrainian flu- on the U.S. Navy Talos Project (1955- the presidium and longtime president of Dr. Hnatiuk is survived by his wife, ency. He asked if it is not better for patriotic 1957). Subsequently, he was a consult- the Organization for the Rebirth of Irene (nee Tomkiw); daughters, Ukrainians to get together in English to dis- ant also to the U.S. Navy’s Allegheny Ukraine; vice-president and treasurer of Wolodymyra and Irene; son, Oleh; 14 cuss common issues, than not to get togeth- Ballistic Laboratory and to Pneumo- the United Ukrainian American Relief grandchildren and six great-grandchil- er at all. Dynamic Corp. in Washington. In 1967- Committee; chairman of the board of dren; brother, Myroslav, with wife, Anna He ended by thanking the older genera- 1969 Dr. Hnatiuk was engaged in space directors at the Olzhych Research and sons, Bohdan, Yuriy and Andriy and tions, those who came from Europe, for research for NASA at the Alabama – Foundation; and member of the executive their families; as well as relatives in their hard work in developing and keeping George C. Marshall Space Flight Center. committee and Philadelphia branch presi- Canada and Ukraine. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1998 No. 50

New York/New Jersey professionals elect ninth president

by Areta Pawlynsky acting President Bohdan Vitvitsky through a mentoring program. Zbigniew Brzezinski, Roman Szporluk briefly summarized the UAPBA’s activ- The following individuals were elect- and Robert Conquest. EAST HANOVER, N.J. – Leonard ities over the last two years, which ed to the UAPBA board of directors to At the end of the screening, the film’s L. Mazur of Mountain Lakes, N.J., the included nine general membership serve a two-year term: Bohdan director/producer, David Pultz, founder and CEO of Genesis meetings featuring a lecture or presenta- Vitvitsky, vice president; Alexandra described the six-year process involved Pharmaceutical Inc., was elected the tion, publication of a new membership Isaievych Mason, secretary; Alex in making the film and answered ques- ninth president of the Ukrainian directory, ongoing publication of a Pidwerbetsky, treasurer; Yaroslaw tions from the audience. American Professionals and newsletter, launch of a website Stawnychy, membership; Walter To date, the award-winning film has Businesspersons Association of New (http://www.brama.com/uapba-ny-nj/), Chudowsky and Adriana Pidwerbetsky, been shown mostly at various film festi- York and New Jersey (UAPBA) at the and The Year 2020 Conference. Dr. New York coordinators; Areta vals, which attract relatively small audi- association’s meeting on November 21. Vitvitsky also spoke briefly about the Pawlynsky, newsletter, Mark Kaprj, ences, but result in published film Prior to his election, Mr. Mazur had unusually large number of positive reac- website information; Oksana Bauer, reviews. Mr. Pultz would like to find a served on the association’s board of tions that The Year 2020 Conference has special events; and Roman Barniak and distributor to promote mainstream directors. Both a businessman and an generated. Oksana Trytjak, members at large. access to the film. Unfortunately, televi- inventor, Mr. Mazur holds a B.A. and an Upon his election, Mr. Mazur spoke The evening’s feature presentation sion channels, such as PBS and the M.B.A. from Temple University. Prior to about his desire to contribute to the was a screening of “Eternal Memory: History Channel, have not shown inter- launching Genesis, Mr. Mazur held UAPBA’s notable track record. He also Voices from the Great Terror,” a power- est in the film. numerous executive positions at various spoke about the desirability of finding ful 80-minute documentary about Next year, Mr. Putlz expects to show pharmaceutical companies in the U.S., more effective strategies for reaching Stalinist terror in Ukraine in the 1930s the film at a festival in Kyiv. He said he including Cooper Laboratories and out to members of the “Fourth Wave” of and 1940s. The film is narrated by believes that it is critical to establish an BASF. He is listed in Who’s Who in Ukrainian immigrants and for helping to Meryl Streep and features both histori- archive of interviews as eyewitnesses Medicine and Healthcare, Who’s Who in integrate them into the community. Mr. cal and contemporary footage from are growing older and dying, and for America and Who’s Who in the World. Mazur wants to attract more university Ukraine, interviews with witnesses and Ukraine to institutionalize the process Before the election of new officers, students and recent graduates, perhaps survivors, as well as interviews with of remembrance of the Great Terror.

down or hauled into court on dubious Lazarenko and other figures.” Mr. Safronov of the Hromada Party Lazarenko arrested... charges. Although the Swiss government has said that all the rumors are unfounded. (Continued from page 1) The former prime minister, once a refused to reveal the amounts held in the “Everything being said about illegal the request of Ukrainian government close political ally of Mr. Kuchma, has accounts discovered, Swiss newspapers money deposits and connections to authorities. suggested that, should he ever face crim- have reported figures ranging from $20 to Mykhailov is all insinuations,” said Mr. Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Ministry cat- inal prosecution in Ukraine, he would $40 million, according to several Safronov. egorically rejected accusations that it had reveal information on the illegal finan- Ukrainian news sources. Because Mr. Lazarenko was officially failed to concern itself with Mr. cial dealings of other top Ukrainian No one has given a verifiable reason for out of Ukraine on parliamentary busi- Lazarenko’s situation on December 8. political leaders. why Mr. Lazarenko decided to travel to ness, questions have been raised as to “Our ability to help is complicated by the In recent months Ukrainian officials Switzerland when he did. Among the whether he carries international diplo- fact that in reality the Panamanian pass- turned to Swiss banking authorities with rumors printed in the Kyiv press are that matic immunity. port rules at the moment, and because Mr. requests to determine whether any he was going to salvage what money he Although his immunity from criminal Lazarenko has refused to communicate Lazarenko-controlled bank accounts exist could from his accounts, while another prosecution as a member of the with us,” said Oleksander Maidannyk, in Switzerland. According to the Kyiv rumor suggests that he was traveling there Verkhovna Rada does not hold in a for- vice minister of foreign affairs. He said Post, Swiss federal police spokesperson to meet with Sergei Mykhailov, a Moscow eign country, his status as a member of that the ministry “must act according to Folco Galli confirmed on December 4 that mafia kingpin, who is on trial in Geneva the Parliamentary Assembly of the law, not according to emotions.” some 20 such requests had been made on racketeering charges. Mr. Mykhailov, Council of Europe offers some protection. In an effort to appease the Hromada since February 1997 before Swiss authori- who hails from the Dnipropetrovsk region To claim diplomatic immunity as a dele- Party and Lazarenko supporters, who ties discovered and froze the accounts. of Ukraine, as does Mr. Lazarenko, was gate of the Parliamentary Assembly Mr. demonstrated before the Swiss Embassy Mr. Galli said that some documents had allegedly carrying a document identifying Lazarenko would have to show that he and outside the Verkhovna Rada early in already been turned over to Ukrainian him as an aide to Mr. Lazarenko at the was arrested for something he did or said the week to demand the release of Mr. officials and that they were all “tied to time of his arrest. None of the allegations directly related to his work for the Lazarenko, Foreign Minister Borys criminal proceedings against Mr. have been confirmed. European legislative body. Tarasyuk sent an official explanation for the ministry’s actions to the Hromada recover a number drawings by Albrecht about 1500, was presented as a gift to the Party on December 9. Ukraine’s representatives... Dürer, which were taken by the Nazis National Gallery of Art (NGA) in 1991. Viktor Kiryk, head of the Foreign (Continued from page 1) from Lviv’s Stefanyk Library in 1941 and Ms. Ziska said that with respect to art Affairs Ministry’s Consular Division, or man, who may have finished only a ultimately ended up in a number of confiscated during the Nazi Holocaust explained that Mr. Lazarenko could have couple of grades in school, why is it that American and European museums and era, the NGA adheres to the June 1998 been carrying as many as eight passports they, who shared the same past and fate, galleries, including The Metropolitan guidelines of the Association of Art when he was detained, but that was not receive nothing, while their neighbors Museum in New York City and the Museum Directors (AAMD), which, unusual or unlawful for a politician, espe- across the street or within the same build- National Gallery of Art in Washington. among other things, recommends that cially one with Mr. Lazarenko’s past and ing, receive compensation – and they are A Ukrainian member of that commis- member museums, “if they have not current positions. High-ranking govern- members of the same organization.” sion, Oleksander Fedoruk, who chairs the already done so, should begin immediate- ment officials and politicians who travel “And we simply cannot explain it to Ukrainian Commission on the Restitution ly to review the provenance (origin) of often are given several passports to sim- them,” Mr. Lytvynov said. of Cultural Treasures, said in an interview works in their collection to attempt to plify the process of obtaining visas from He said that on the last day of their on November 22 that he first raised the ascertain whether they are unlawfully several countries concurrently, explained meeting at the State Department, the Dürer case at an international conference confiscated during the Nazi/World War II Mr. Kiryk. Ukrainian delegation asked that the in back in 1995. era and never restituted.” Rumors, which have persisted since United States intercede with Germany on Mr. Kurdelchuk said that issue was not If it is determined that a piece of art in Mr. Lazarenko was relieved of his duties the point of just compensation. pursued at the Holocaust-era conference, its collection has been illegally confiscat- as prime minister by President Leonid In his concluding remarks to the con- because it was not meant to deal with spe- ed during that period and not restituted, Kuchma in July 1997, that he held illegal ference, the chairman of the U.S. delega- cific cases of stolen art. But it was raised AAMD guidelines state that the museum Swiss bank accounts, to which he trans- tion, Undersecretary of State Stuart again, he added, during the Ukrainian del- “should make such information public” ferred money taken from government cof- Eizenstat, expressed his appreciation to egation’s meeting at the State Department and: “In the event that a legitimate fers, have never been substantiated. the Ukrainian and Russian delegations for at the conclusion of the conference on claimant comes forward, the museum However, Ukraine’s Procurator raising the issue of non-Jewish camp sur- December 3. should offer to resolve the matter in an General Mykhailo Potebenko has said vivors and their needs. Ukraine, he admitted, has yet to initiate equitable, appropriate and mutually more than once that if Ukraine’s “This merits our serious considera- any action directly with the museums and agreeable manner.” Parliament would vote to remove Mr. tion,” Mr. Eizenstat said. “As Elie Wiesel galleries concerning the artworks’ return. The National Gallery’s webpage Lazarenko’s criminal immunity, he would has said: ‘All Jews were victims, but not “We are laying the groundwork to this provenance of the Dürer piece contains a detail the charges to be leveled at the all victims were Jews.” issue and until now we have decided to 21-year gap between removal from Lviv’s Hromada leader. The conference reached agreement on limit ourselves to discussions with gov- Stefanyk Library in 1941 and its first list- Mr. Lazarenko has carried on a high- principles intended to guide governments ernment entities,” Mr. Kurdelchuk said. ed sale at Sotheby’s in 1962: profile attack on the policies of the in dealing with Nazi-confiscated art. The “There is a special commission in this “Prince Heinrich Lubomirski [1770- Kuchma administration since he was non-binding guidelines call on govern- matter, and I think that in due time it will 1850]; Lubomirski Museum, Lemberg sacked by President Kuchma as head of ments to provide access to existing resolve this problem.” (now Lvov, Poland [sic]); Dr. and Mrs. government for failing to move on records and archives and resources for National Gallery of Art spokesperson Vitale Bloch (sale, London, Sotheby’s, 28 reforms and being lax on corruption. In identifying stolen art, and to help negoti- Deborah Ziska said the gallery has one of June 1962, lot 87); private collection, what many press-monitoring organiza- ate fair solutions of claims. the Dürer pieces from Lviv and con- Nuremberg; (Rolf Kistner, Nuremberg); tions consider attempts to stifle the Two weeks earlier a Ukrainian delega- firmed that it has not yet been approached purchased by Ian Woodner, New York, 14 Lazarenko-led opposition, several news- tion to a meeting of the joint U.S.- about it by Ukraine. May 1985; by inheritance to his daugh- papers with connections to Mr. Lazarenko Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Commission The 10-by-5-inch pen-and-ink drawing ters, Andrea and Dian Woodner, New and his Hromada Party have been shut had asked the U.S. government to help it “Male Nude Holding a Mirror,” dated at York, 1990; gift to NGA, 1991.” No. 50 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1998 5 THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM

Young UNA’ers

Philip Albert Razza, son of Anna and Gregory Oleh (left) and Maya Lidia Lopatynsky, children of Alexandra and Tony Razza, is a member of UNA Branch Andrew Lopatynsky, are new members of UNA Branch 194 in New York City. 8 in Yonkers, N.Y. He was enrolled by his They were enrolled by their grandparents Oleh and Oksana Lopatynsky. grandmother Ewhenia Babiak.

Austin Joseph Lively, son of Michelle Lynn and James Lively, is a new mem- ber of UNA Branch 292 in Warren, Mich. He was enrolled by his grand- parents Walter and Janette Marfey.

Maksym Nicholas Holowaty, son of Andrey Holowaty and Marta Huta- Holowaty, is a new member of the UNA. He was enrolled by his parents into Toronto’s UNA Branch 432, of which his brother Andrew Matthew also is a member.

Georgia Kathryn Kral, daughter of Alison and George Kral of Derby, Conn., is a new member of UNA Branch 67. She was enrolled by her grandparents Edwin and Alice O’Doy. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1998 No. 50

AN APPEAL FOR INVOLVEMENT THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Let us help Ukraine’s intelligentsia St. Nicholas or Santa Claus? When political repressions waned dur- and live productively for their own peo- It’s that time of year again. You know, when children are looking forward to gifts ing the thaw of the 1960s, Ukraine rose ple. We hope that many of you will from St. Nicholas, or Santa Claus (of course, they all were good...). Many Ukrainian from the abyss of Stalinist tyranny only donate $400 to 500 as sponsors, $200 to parents face questions from their children about St. Nicholas and Santa Claus: Are they because the Ukrainian intelligentsia – 250 as co-sponsors, or perhaps $100 as one and the same, is there a difference? And, many adults may wonder: Does it matter? writers, artists, scholars and cultural supporters to this important and noble Even though we know the figure of Santa Claus is based on St. Nicholas, we do see workers – spoke loudly and clearly in the cause. a difference – something that came to light recently in a run-of-the-mill conversation. name of the Ukrainian people. Sensing How can this be done? And we believe this difference makes all the difference in the world. When one danger, the empire punished them with The Coordinating Committee to Aid acquaintance recently suggested putting St. Nicholas on a clip-out coupon for a prod- utmost severity. Ukraine (U.S.A.) has carefully analyzed uct promotion we reacted with horror: You can’t do that. He’s a saint! However, 20 years later, possible retri- the possibilities and needs, and has Food for thought ... we thought. Ergo, this editorial. bution did not discourage the intelligentsia developed a detailed program for con- “Our” St. Nicholas definitely is not the over-commercialized ubiquitous Santa who of the 1980s. When the opportunity again ducting this patriotic and philantropic says “Ho, ho, ho, Merry Christmas,” drives a sled led by Rudolph and promotes pre- arose, the intelligentsia assumed a leader- action. The CCAU has experience and is Christmas sales. St. Nicholas has been a saint since the ninth century and thus has been prepared to coordinate a program of 200 revered by people in many lands through the centuries. There are countless legends ship role in the national re-awakening. stipends in 1999. around the world, including Ukraine, about this saint known as “The Wonderworker.” Within the walls of the Writers’ Union of He is the patron of the poor and orphans, fishermen and sailors; he is an intercessor for Ukraine the Ukrainian Language Society In January 1999 local committees to anyone in times of need, trouble or illness. was born, and soon thereafter Rukh, the aid Ukraine will receive verified lists and Who was this St. Nicholas whose feast day we celebrate on December 19 according Popular Movement of Ukraine. biographies of the most deserving and to the Julian calendar (December 6 according to the Gregorian)? He lived in the late Although the independence of Ukraine needy candidates for our stipends. Their third century, or early fourth century in Asia Minor, in the city of Patar, where his uncle was proclaimed in 1991, fate dealt a severe councils will seek sponsors among indi- was the bishop. After the death of his parents, the young Nicholas decided to distribute blow to many of those who had lifted vidual families and local organizations. his inheritance from their estate as good works of charity. He became the bishop of Ukraine from its knees. Numerous schol- Let us generously support their efforts. Myra after the bishop of that city died and other bishops gathered to elect a new ars, artists and writers could not adjust to We appeal to our community financial prelate, asking God to show them a worthy man. Legend has it that the oldest of the the new market-oriented conditions. institutions (credit unions and banks), to bishops had a vision in his sleep to consecrate the first man who entered the church in Although they burn with a creative spirit, business enterprises, professional part- the morning to pray. That person was Nicholas. Once a bishop, this holy man did not possess great knowledge and have an over- nerships and organizations, and to all change his behavior, but intensified it. He dedicated all his time to prayer and works of whelming desire to work for the good of individuals to generously support this mercy. And God assisted him in his works – which often were miraculous. Miracles Ukraine, some of them, due to unbearable program of Ukrainian national solidarity. attributed to Nicholas continued after his death. economic conditions, poor health and infir- In communities where there are no The Beacon, a Ukrainian Catholic magazine published in Canada, notes that St. mities, cannot lead a full, creative life. active committees to aid Ukraine, those, Nicholas is held in high esteem among the Ukrainian people. “In our parishes there are Neither the government nor professional who would like to become sponsors can many St. Nicholas Churches and his holy picture is on every iconostasis and in almost societies are capable of providing them send their pledges and checks directly to: every home. St. Nicholas is commemorated in church services. ... [He] was the ideal of with adequate social safeguards. CCAU, 66 Susan Drive, Chatham, NJ all those virtues which prove great love for God and neighbor.” The Ukrainian American community 07828; telephone, (973) 635-8814; fax, But, getting back to where we started, for our children he is, first and foremost, the can accomplish a great deed for the land (973) 701-9040. saint who brings gifts to deserving children. They all know the song about St. Nicholas of our fathers by providing material sup- Individual sponsors and contributing “O, khto, khto Mykolaia liubyt,” which advises: “Who loves Mykolai and serves him port for some of these unfortunate, but organizations will be announced in the will be helped by Mykolai at all times.” And that perhaps, is the best reason St. very valuable resources of its culture and Ukrainian American press. Names and Nicholas the Wonderworker should be special at this time of the year and always, as knowledge. addresses of sponsors will also be given to we recall and emulate his good works. We appeal to all who are uneasy about the stipend recipients in Ukraine in order the systematic elimination of the to enable the receipents to acknowledge Ukrainian language from public and the assistance. However, requests for daily use, the decline of science and edu- anonymity will be respected. Dec. cation, and the flight of the best talents to Contributions toward these stipends are Turning the pages back... foreign lands, to once again make a tax-deductible if checks are made payable financial sacrifice for the sake of the to CCAU, or to its local branches and affil- 13 Ukraine’s national heritage. iated groups that are tax-exempt. Let us become sponsors of Ukrainian 1993 Five years ago on December 13, the Great Famine in Ukraine poets, writers, artists and scholars who – The Executive Council became a heated issue in the New Jersey State Legislature. fined themselves in dire straits and pro- and the Board of Directors of the In a news story published in The Weekly on December 26, vide them with an opportunity to work Coordinating Committee to Aid Ukraine 1993, Walter Bodnar wrote: “A Ukrainian famine amendment to the Holocaust studies bill has caused a furor in the New Jersey State Legislature. On December 13 State Sen. Ronald A. Rice introduced an amendment to S-2155 (after it International relief efforts continue passed in the State Assembly as A-2780), which stated that the genocidal 1932-1933 famine in Ukraine should be added to its list of genocides as part of the state’s high school for flood’s victims in Zakarpattia curriculum.” The amendment was accepted by a vote of 27-0. Another amendment spon- sored by Sen. Randy Corman to include the Polish Katyn genocide was passed 28-0. The original bill was introduced in September by Assembly Speaker Garabed Haytaian, PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Though the checks and will forward all contribu- who is of Armenian descent, and Assemblywoman Harriet Derman, with a proviso that in rains have stopped and flood waters tions to Caritas Ukraine. Please make addition to mandating the teaching of the Nazi Holocaust in the high schools of New have receded, assistance to flood vic- checks payable to: Ukrainian Central Jersey, the Cambodian and Armenian genocides were to be included in the bill. tims in the Zakarpattia (Transcarpathia) Caritas and send to: Ukrainian Jewish organizations, as reported in The Record, New Jersey’s second largest newspa- region continues. Since the beginning American Coordinating Council, 142 per, threatened “to withdraw political support from legislators if they insisted on putting of the flood in early November, more Second Ave., New York, NY 10003; or Jewish victims of the Nazis in the same bill with Poles and Ukrainians, who they said suf- than 400,000 people have been directly to: Catholic Charities, Att’n. Rosemary fered atrocities but, they said, also took part in the killing machine as camp guards.” Paul affected by the disaster, losing food, Winder Strange, Executive Director, Winkler of the state’s Commission on Holocaust Education was quoted as saying: “The shelter, livestock, electricity, transporta- Diocese of Venice, 1000 Pinebrook, tragedy of the Holocaust with its victims and survivors is diminished when placed in the tion and supplies. An extremely harsh Venice, FL 34392. same paragraph with other events not as catastrophic as the Nazi systematic planned exter- winter has set in, and the region still All contributions to Caritas Ukraine mination of a whole nation or ethnic group.” suffers from mudslides. are tax-deductible. Ultimately, the bill, stripped of its Ukrainian and Polish amendments, failed to reach the Caritas Ukraine, a member of Caritas Ukraine can be contacted floor during the legislature’s final session. In March of 1994 during the legislature’s new Catholic Charities in Eastern Europe, directly at: Anatolii Kozak, Coordinator, session, another bill mandating the teaching of the Holocaust and other genocides in New has undertaken a large assistance and Aid to Flood Victims Program, Caritas Jersey’s elementary and secondary schools was passed. The difference was that this bill relief effort, and is seeking contribu- Ukraine, vul. Ozarkevycha 4, Lviv left open the possibility of studying all genocides, spurring Mr. Bodnar to write that the tions to help victims of the flood. 290016 Ukraine; telephone, 380- curriculum bill is “an opportunity to be used.” Contributions can be sent directly 322.97-12-56; fax, 380-322-72-00-07; The final chapter to this episode came in January 1997 when the NJEA Review, the via bank transfer to: Account 04- e-mail: [email protected]; website, official publication of the New Jersey Education Association, published an article on 400-562 of Electron Bank, Lviv, http://www.caritas.lviv.ua/. teaching about genocide. Noted as a resource that can be used by educators in that curricu- Ukraine, with Bankers Trust Co. NY, As reported earlier, among other lum was The Ukrainian Weekly’s 1983 booklet “The Great Famine in Ukraine: The USA, SWIFT BKTRUS 33, desig- organizations that have begun fund- Unknown Holocaust.” In the article, the same Dr. Winkler who had argued against amend- nated for charitable organization raising for flood relief efforts are: ing the Holocaust curriculum bill, described the Famine as “the planned starvation of a “Ukrainian Central Caritas,” account • The Ukrainian National Foundation, group of people ... [which] happened between 1932 and 1933 when the Soviet Union car- 2600.2000000260/3901.5000000001. an affiliate of the Ukrainian National ried out a policy that led to the starvation of up to 10 million Ukrainian people.” For those who would rather write Association, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box Source: “Famine amendment causes furor over genocide studies bill in N.J.” by Walter Bodnar, checks than directly transfer money 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. December 26, 1993, and “The noteworthy: events and people” in “1994: the year in review,” between banks, two organizations are December 25, 1994, both in The Ukrainian Weekly; and 1997 report of The Ukrainian Weekly authorized to accept and process (Continued on page 13) Editor-in-Chief Roma Hadzewycz. No. 50 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1998 7 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Faces and Places charities remain included in the list of alter- native charities. by Myron B. Kuropas Donors can help Supporters of Ukrainian charities need to prevent blindness be aware that nearly all United Way cam- Dear Editor: paigns are organized on an independent basis, usually county-by-county. Local Preserving the eyesight of individuals businesses and their employees have a Time to cut bait suffering from diabetes or glaucoma in much greater voice in setting the roster of With Askold Lozynskyj’s election as The next attempt to organize a represen- Ivano-Frankivsk, is a priority that needs designated charities than the national office president of the Ukrainian World Congress, tative national organization began in 1914 to be addressed immediately. In my six of the United Way. Local participants in the it’s time for the Ukrainian American following the eruption of hostilities in trips to Ivano-Frankivsk during the past United Way must request that their pre- Coordinating Council, one of two Europe. Three secular fraternals convened six years, I have found that a desperate ferred Ukrainian charity be listed on their Ukrainian American umbrella organiza- the first Diet of Ukrainians in New York need exists to obtain a laser and train an local roster. Requests from three or more tions, to stop trolling for power and cut bait. City on October 30, 1915, with 295 dele- ophthalmologist in its appropriate use for employees may be sufficient to get For the benefit of Ukrainian Americans gates holding mandates from 457 local, eye surgery. Ukrainian charities on the list. under the age of 30 who may not know how non-sectarian organizations. The result was It is imperative that we do all we can There is tremendous pressure on each our community came to have two “umbrel- the Federation of Ukrainians in the U.S. to alleviate the pain and suffering, rather United Way chapter to meet its fund-raising la” organizations, a brief historical Once again, unity was short-lived. than allow these patients to succumb to goals for certain designated charities within overview is in order. Charging the federation with having failed blindness. the local community. Campaign chairmen It all began at the 1980 Ukrainian to carry out the mandates of the diet (the Presently, there is no laser available in are not especially eager to extend payroll Congress Committee of America conven- real reason was that the federation was Ivano-Frankivsk that can be used for eye deductions to other non-designated groups. tion when, to put it in the simplest of terms, dominated by the Ukrainian left), the UNA surgery. Travel to Kyiv or Odesa, the However, their campaign will get credit for a slate supported by the Banderite faction of joined forces with Ukrainian Catholics and closest locations where such equipment the total amount of funds gathered through the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists other organizations to establish the antitheti- is available, is difficult (if not impossi- the United Way Appeal. If they understand [OUN(B)] was elected over the objection of cal Ukrainian Alliance of America. With the ble) for those patients who require sever- that a number of Ukrainian American the “democratic” opposition. Since adopt- end of the war, member-organizations al treatments to achieve the necessary donors would be likely to give more gener- ing decisions by consensus was the founda- regrouped and created the Ukrainian results. ously to charities of their choice, they may tion of the UCCA’s activity, when efforts at National Committee (UNC). I have negotiated the purchase of a agree to the request. compromise failed, delegates representing A unity of sorts was finally achieved $70,000 laser unit for approximately Besides the United Way, employees 27 organizations – including the Ukrainian after both the federation and the committee $38,000, including lenses and acces- often fail to take advantage of another valu- National Association, Ukrainian Fraternal disappeared. Another coalition, the United sories. It appears that I may be able to able option for strengthening their corporate Association, Ukrainian National Women’s Ukrainian Organizations of America came obtain a matching grant from Lions contribution. Many employers have League of America, Plast, ODUM and the into being in 1922. The most active and International for half the required “matching gift” programs that double or Organization for the Rebirth of Ukraine visionary organization thus far, the UUOA amount. The RB Lions, of which I am a even triple the size of their employees’ con- walked out in protest. For the first time in piloted the community through the incredi- member, has agreed to be a sponsor, and tributions to their favorite charities. The 40 years, the Ukrainian American commu- bly difficult 1920s and 1930s. The UUOA has pledged $5,000, and the California CCRF and other Ukrainian community- nity would not present a united front. called America’s attention to western Association to Aid Ukraine has pledged based charities could sharply increase their When reunification talks – which contin- Ukraine’s struggle for independence, Polish $2,000. We still need approximately budgets if more donors in our community ued for two more years – yielded nothing, pacification in western Ukraine, famine in $12,000. were mindful of this option. It is a shame to the dissidents moved to create a second eastern Ukraine and the Ukrainian freedom I appeal to readers of The Ukrainian waste this opportunity or to dilute the organization, the Ukrainian American crusade. With the exception of the Weekly to help us prevent blindness by potential impact of one’s generosity. Coordinating Council. A convention was Communists, it united most of our commu- donating to the Laser Fund through the We are grateful to Mr. Nehaniv for draw- convened in Washington on October 1, nity. Its influence in Washington began to California Association to Aid Ukraine ing attention to this issue, and we will do 1983, and John Flis was elected president. wane, however, once Ukrainian American (CAAU), a tax-exempt organization everything within our influence to increase The following day the UACC-initiated Communists, the Communist-controlled under IRS Code 501(3)(c), ID# 95- the visibility of our programs through the National Committee to Commemorate Popular Front and the Anti-Defamation 4352938. Please make your check United Way. Genocide Victims in Ukraine 1932-1933 League initiated a smear campaign labeling payable to CAAU, note that it is for the sponsored a rally and march that began at the UUOA a “fascist” enterprise. Orest T. Dubno Laser Fund, and mail it to: CAAU, 5325 the Washington Monument and ended at the Believing that a new beginning was Teasdale Ave., North Hollywood, CA New Haven, Conn. Shevchenko statue. Some 18,000 people called for, 805 delegates from 168 91607 from 11 states participated in what was the Ukrainian American organizations came The writer, chairman of the board of the Pledges and donations need to be largest single gathering of Ukrainian together in Washington on May 24, 1940, Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund and for- recorded by the end of December 1998 Americans since the unveiling of the and established the UCCA, a coalition that mer revenue commissioner for the State of Shevchenko monument in 1964. in order for us to apply for the Lions has survived longer than any other such Connecticut, played a leading role in sever- As a vice-president of the newly estab- International Matching Grant. representative organization. al local United Way campaigns. lished UACC, I was most optimistic about Please help us meet our goal. Time is So where do we go from here? I have its future. With the two largest fraternals short. some unsolicited suggestions. My first rec- and the entire democratic front supporting ommendation concerns the UACC. Both William Selezinka, MD, FACS it, there was no reason it could not offer the UNA and the UFA should withdraw San Diego The Famine was healthy competition to the more narrowly from this largely moribund organization and constituted UCCA which, after all, had The writer is emeritus professor of declare their neutrality. UACC membership fewer organizations and fewer members. ophthalmology. act of genocide has done nothing for these two faternals and Dear Editor: Competition, I reasoned, would be good for in some instances has actually hurt. The November 15 issue of The the entire community. I was wrong. During the 1980s both the My second proposition involves the Ukrainian Weekly ran an editorial, “Famine UCCA leadership. Can Askold Lozynskyj Re: participating denial,” and several news items referring to UCCA and the UACC were diminished as community interest waned and donations remain president of the UCCA while head- the same Famine. Many readers will know ing the Ukrainian World Congress? I think in United Way that you were referring to the genocide in dried up. Some of the original UACC mem- Dear Editor: ber-organizations later declared their “neu- not. The UWC needs more than cursory Ukraine in 1933, but will not learn that the attention. The best thing Mr. Lozynskyj can Famine was used along with executions trality” and became independent, while the In his recent letter to the editor of The original UCCA member-organizations, still do is to turn over the UCCA reins to and exile to Siberia as part of Stalin’s geno- Ukrainian Weekly, Bohdan Nehaniv of loyal to the Liberation Front-OUN(B) bloc, Executive Vice-President Orest Baranyk cide scheme. Troy, Mich., asks why more Ukrainian became more intransigent. In time, both and focus on the UWC. Mr. Baranyk can Groups that arrange public memorials charitable organizations are not recognized sides were merely going through the then begin work to unite the community. with the intention of informing the non- by the United Way’s Combined Federal motions whenever they met to discuss rec- Here’s one final recommendation for Mr. Ukrainian American public about the 1933 Campaign (CFC) for federal workers. This onciliation. Leaders in both camps seemed Lozynskyj, someone I have known (and genocide in Ukraine, referring to it as a is an important question, as a number of our unwilling to lose their power base. disagreed with) for decades. He is bright, non-profit agencies could benefit from famine instead of genocide, are losing the By the middle of the 1990s, the UCCA brash, articulate (often given to dema- United Way earmarks not only by federal opportunity to use appropriate terminology was making a comeback. The leadership, goguery), thoroughly bilingual and dynam- workers but also by employees of private and thus diminish the impact of these both at the local and the national levels, was ic. I have watched him mature over the companies, state and city governments. events. younger and more active. A program was in years from a firebrand Banderite to a more In recent years, the Children of J.B. Gregorovich place. Finally, and this is a crucial, the nuanced Banderite. Now that he is head of Chornobyl Relief Fund has been fortunate Mount Forest, Ontario UCCA had “Indians” (or grunts), the what is potentially the most significant to receive donations through the United Ukrainian organization outside of Ukraine, The writer is chairman of the Ukrainian UACC had “chiefs.” Today, unity with the Way in several counties because employees he is in a position to truly unite all corners Canadian Civil Liberties Association. UACC is not even on the UCCA agenda. specifically asked to have the CCRF listed Uniting our community has never been of the diaspora, but only if he moves well among their giving options. Two years ago, beyond his ideologically limited parame- The Ukrainian Weekly welcomes letters an easy task. The first such effort occurred we worked together with the United Way of in 1903 when Catholic clerics and lay lead- ters. The choice is his to make. to the editor. Letters should be typed (dou- I congratulate Mr. Lozynskj on his elec- Scranton, Pa., to organize a successful golf ble-spaced) and signed; they must be origi- ers came together in Yonkers, N.Y., to tournament with football players from the nals, not photocopies. establish the Ruthenian National tion and wish him godspeed. NFL. Unfortunately, the United Way The daytime phone number and address Committee. Soon after the arrival of requires the initiative of local donors to of the letter-writer must be given for verifi- America’s first Ukrainian Catholic bishop, Myron Kuropas’ e-mail address is: ensure that the CCRF and other important cation purposes. the committee passed out of existence. [email protected] 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1998 No. 50

Harvard publication wins erations, and is dedicated to the nation’s Ukrainian American... children and grandchildren. (Continued from page 1) “The constitutional process continues,” prestigious history prize Committee in Ukraine and a leader of its he warned. There are plenty of fundamental democratic bloc. The 43-year-old parlia- issues that are being fought over, including CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Dr. Timothy Ohio, received his B.A. from Brown mentarian represents his native Cherkasy the fight for the use of Ukrainian as the Snyder, currently an Academy Scholar University in 1991 and his Ph.D. from region. government language, the struggle for eco- at Harvard’s Academy for International the University of Oxford in 1995. His “What concerns Ukraine, today?” Mr. nomic development and private property, and Area Studies at the Weatherhead book is based on his doctoral disserta- Syrota addressed that question before dele- and the push by Communists and others to Center for International Affairs, will be tion. His previous honors include a gates and guests assembled at the UACC unite into a reconstituted Soviet Union. awarded the Oskar Halecki Polish and British Marshall Scholarship, an ACLS convention banquet on Saturday evening. Deputy Syrota quipped: “In my experience, East Central European History Award dissertation fellowship, and numerous His answer gave the audience a rare a union of paupers does not create wealth.” for his book “Nationalism, Marxism research grants. He has published exten- insider’s view of the political struggles Mr. Syrota also noted that economic and Modern Central Europe: A sively and carried out a great deal of under way in the Ukrainian Parliament and reform is likely to slow down because of Biography of Kazimierz Kelles-Krauz, archival research abroad. His experience government. the upcoming elections, with candidates for 1872-1905.” and intellectual achievements are excep- Squarely in the heart of the fight, the presidency in the Verkhovna Rada and The book was published in 1997 by tional for a scholar who is not yet 30 according to this member of the Verkhovna their supporters dragging their feet on the Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute. years old. Rada, has been the effort to place the rule reform because a good economy would The Halecki Prize is administered by the He presently is working on an extend- of law at the center of the nation’s develop- favor the incumbent. “These people are no Polish Institute of Arts and Sciences of ed research project on Poland’s relations ment. longer concerned about the interests of the America. This is the second HURI book with its eastern neighbors including “It was clear to us,” he said, describing nation,” he underlined. to win the prize since its inception four Ukraine, Lithuania and Belarus, through the concerns of the democratic bloc, “that However, he added that the relatively years ago. the prism of national history. either we ratify the [revised version of the decent performance of the Ukrainian econ- Dr. Snyder’s book traces the develop- The Halecki Prize selection committee new] Constitution – with it becoming the omy during the recent monetary free-fall of ment and intellectual growth of Kelles- was composed of a number of eminent stabilizing factor in our further develop- the Russian ruble has somewhat silenced Krauz, an important social thinker in the scholars of Polish and East Central ment – or the ideal of building an inde- critics. traditions of Polish socialism, European European History. They include Prof. pendent Ukrainian government would Furthermore, he voiced his hope in the positivism and liberal nationalism. Piotr Wandycz of Yale University, Prof. remain doubtful.” “new wave” of businessmen-politicians, Believing that national identity proceeds Paul Knoll of University of Southern The voting came down to the wire with and the potential bloc of about 270 parlia- in tandem with modernization, he chal- California, Prof. Stanislaus Blejwas of a presidential threat hanging over the mentary members who are not Ukrainian Parliament: President Leonid lenged the school of thought championed Central Connecticut State University, Dr. Communists and, as he put it, “are interest- Kuchma said he would dissolve the by Rosa Luxemburg that treated national- Neal Pease of the University of ed in seeing the country develop in a cus- ity as historically transitory and inherent- Wisconsin at Milwaukee and Prof. M. B. Verkhovna Rada and submit the original tomary way to most European govern- ly reactionary. Biskupski of St. John Fisher College. version of the new Constitution of Ukraine ments.” Kelles-Kraus’s conception of the The committee cited the book for to a national referendum. This threat, Mr. Finally, he thanked the diaspora for its importance of national identity as the “providing insights into the thinking of Syrota commented, finally “pushed the help in supporting Ukraine’s emergence as basis of the future European order was arguably the most interesting and original wavering members to support the prescient; he was one of the first Polish Polish socialist linked with the Polish Constitution.” They started the debate at 10 a legitimate government, for “establishing intellectuals to openly express a desire to Socialist Party.” in the morning on June 27, and the our authority.” For that reason, he noted, see the peaceful coexistence of Poles, “Nationalism, Marxism and Modern Constitution was ratified the following there is a section in the Constitution of Jews and Ukrainians, with each having Central Europe” (351 pp., black and white morning, June 28. Ukraine dedicated to all those of Ukrainian their national aspirations met. Much of photographs, maps, softcover, ISBN 0- Mr. Syrota related that he feels rather descent. his philosophical and sociological work 916458-84-9) is available for $18, plus $4 like a father asked to critique his child. His Mr. Syrota expressed his faith that all has great resonance for the current situa- shipping and handling. Call 1-800-448- proudest achievement is the Constitution’s these current battles will be won in favor of tion in Central and Eastern Europe. 2242 or visit the Harvard University Press preamble, which he calls “the quintessen- Ukraine’s growth and independence. Dr. Snyder, a native of Centerville, website at http://www.hup.harvard.edu/. tial part of the document.” It refers to Quoting Ukraine’s national poet Taras developing Ukraine in accordance with Shevchenko, he said: “Our bitter enemy God’s laws, personal dictates of conscience will be gone, and in his stead a mother and and in memory of the struggles of past gen- a son – human beings will live in our land.”

line with the government’s proposal, we Budget stalled... will not have a budget,” said Mr. Suslov, (Continued from page 1) who spoke after a second scheduled pres- could become almost impossible. entation by the Budget Committee was National Deputy Viktor Suslov, a for- canceled on December 9. mer minister of the economy, said he But Ms. Tymoshenko, who rejects any believes the proposal by Ms. assertions that the budget figures have Tymoshenko’s Budget Committee is a been exaggerated to gain political benefit populist effort to attract Ukrainians with by acceding to populist demands, said the promises of repaid wages and salaries only thing standing in the way of a strong and to generate optimism with a promise budget for Ukraine that addresses the to end a deficit-burdened government’s needs of all the citizens of Ukraine is the need to borrow on foreign markets. “But present administration. it is not reality,” he underlined. “There is a strong lobbying effort being Verkhovna Rada Chairman Oleksander made not to allow this budget to be Tkachenko said on December 7 that the approved,” said Ms. Tymoshenko. “There Budget Committee must stick to realistic will be no ability to implement our budget revenue figures. “Incorporating dubious even if it is passed. It will be halted by the receipts into the national budget will not government,” she added. in any way help to solve our problems,” In addition to the enhanced revenue said Mr. Tkachenko. side of the Budget Committee proposal, President Kuchma also criticized the Ms. Tymoshenko unsettled her parlia- budget as proposed by the Budget mentary colleagues with a call for a mon- Committee, and called the idea of a bal- etary emission of 5.5 billion hrv, to cover anced budget a dream. “A deficit-free expenses that even exaggerated revenues budget is nothing but a nice wish, which could not stretch to meet. cannot come true in such economic condi- “I believe that 5.5 billion hrv can be tions,” said the president. The budget that released without any resulting inflation- the president and the Cabinet of Ministers ary trend,” said Ms. Tymoshenko. submitted to the Budget Committee pro- Judging by reaction last week, the jected a deficit of 0.6 percent. International Monetary Fund does not The Verkhovna Rada has set itself a agree. Concerned that Ukraine again deadline of December 25 to approve a might renege on promises to cut spend- budget for 1999, but many legislators ing, control inflation and develop a real- believe that approval by that date is istic budget, the IMF said on December 5 unachievable simply because the that it would withhold the next scheduled Cabinet of Ministers proposal and the credit tranche, which Ukraine expected one officially presented by the Budget to be $74 billion, until February and only Committee are so out of synch that if a realistic budget was passed. The IMF much debate and rewriting still needs to has strongly warned Ukraine to avoid take place. monetary emissions to pay wage and “Until the revenue side of the budget debt arrears, and to keep the budget is more realistic and is more closely in deficit below 2.5 percent. No. 50 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1998 9

FFOOCCUSUS ONON PHIPHILLAATTEELLYY

by Ingert Kuzych

By way of introduction... I’m an addict. I admit it. I am addicted laudatory titles over the years, but I like to to collecting colorful little pieces of think of him as the “inventor” of Ukraine: gummed paper. At the same time, I’m also the first person to clearly define the very a connoisseur. I enjoy examining and cri- essence of his cherished homeland. In one tiquing the art that appears on those small of his poems Shevchenko once asked: pieces of paper. “When shall we get ourselves a [George] However, to properly analyze artwork Washington, to promulgate his new and one must have knowledge, not only of the righteous law?” What he failed to realize is artistic process, but also of the subject mat- that in many ways he was that Washington. ter being depicted. So some learning is Although himself not a leader or a legisla- required: this may touch on history or tor, he nevertheless led the way in forging geography, folklore or sport, film or her- the path to eventual Ukrainian nationhood. aldry; it may deal with war or peace, reli- It would not be a far-fetched statement to gion or science. In short, just about any say that without Shevchenko we would not topic capable of being presented visually. have an independent Ukraine today. This brings me to the very core of why I One would expect Shevchenko to be collect: I love to learn, and I find philately depicted on modern Ukrainian stamps and is a great learning facilitator. he has appeared on five issues so far. Other people collect for other reasons: However, people are always surprised by investment, social interaction with fellow some of the other countries that have hon- philatelists (of all ages), or therapy. ored “The Bard.” Would you believe (Although it has yet to be definitely proven Paraguay? that stamp collectors live longer than non- The largest number of Shevchenko collectors, philatelists definitely continue to stamps was issued by the Soviet Union. In be mentally sharper into advanced age than order to deflect Shevchenko’s denounce- folks who do not pursue a hobby.) ments of oppression and foreign occupa- Nevertheless, deep down inside, I believe tion, Soviet literature distorted the true most philatelists also share my passion for meanings of his writings by claiming that learning new things. Shevchenko’s attacks were aimed at the I’m convinced that many of The Russian and Polish bourgeoisie of his time. Weekly’s readers, too, are of an inquisitive The Soviets modeled him as a revolution- bent and might eventually also benefit from ary before his time who would have the many advantages to be found in the approved of their regime. The first Soviet philatelic hobby. With that aim in mind, stamp commemoratives (a set of three) and with the support of The Weekly Editor- were released in 1939, on the 125th in-Chief Roma Hadzewycz, I’m kicking off anniversary of Shevchenko’s birth. this new monthly column. I’m open to sug- Subsequent issues were produced for the gestions about what philatelic topics read- 150th (six stamps) and 175th (one stamp) ers might wish for me to cover in future anniversaries, as well as for the centenary articles, and welcome feedback of any of Shevchenko’s death in 1961 (three kind. My address is: P.O. Box 3, stamps). Springfield, VA22150 Shevchenko statues in Kaniv and Taras Shevchenko on stamps Kharkiv were depicted on two stamps from a 1954 set marking the 300th anniversary Among the Shevchenko stamps issued around the world are the ones reproduced What is great about philately is that of the “Reunification of Ukraine with above: (beginning with top row, from left) Paraguay (1971), Bulgaria (1961), Czecho- there is no right or wrong way to collect, Russia.” This set also showed Shevchenko Slovakia (1989), the Ukrainian National Republic (1920) and the USSR (1961). you simply go after what you like. Every University in Kyiv. person is unique, and so are his/her inter- Finally, Soviet stamps also recognized Concerted write-in efforts in the early funds necessary to erect a Shevchenko ests. Philatelists, however, can be grouped Shevchenko the artist. His famous painting 1960s – coinciding with the 150th anniver- monument in Buenos Aires in 1971. It was into one of four broad categories of what or “Kateryna” was reproduced twice, in 1957 sary of the poet’s birth or the centennial of felt that a stamp commemorating the spe- how they collect: by country, by time peri- and 1979. his death – proved unsuccessful. However, cial event would be appropriate and one od, by topic (e.g., airplanes, art, Christmas, Not surprisingly, two Soviet satellite was designed. However, try as they might, scouting) or all of the above. countries, Bulgaria (in 1961) and Czecho- many commemorative postal cancellations have been produced over the years. Ukrainian representatives couldn’t get the One of the most popular topics among Slovakia (in 1989), also prepared Argentine postal authorities to agree to a The story behind Paraguay’s Ukraine collectors, if not the all-time Shevchenko issues. stamp release. Incredibly, postal officials in favorite, is Taras Shevchenko. The beloved Alas, neither the U.S. nor Canada have Shevchenko issue is a bit bizarre. The poet and artist has been granted many ever printed a Shevchenko stamp. Ukrainian diaspora in Argentina raised the (Continued on page 18) Austrian philatelic issues feature Ukrainian themes VIENNA – In conjunction with new Ukrainian Refugees in Gmünd,” a cover releases in Austria’s stamp series titled and a postmark dated October 18, 1997, “National Customs and Folkloristic featuring sculptor Gregor Kruk’s monument Treasures,” the Ukrainian Stamp to refugees located in that Czech city; Collectors Club of Austria has thus far • “U.N. Day,” featuring an official released three covers and special cancel- cover depicting an old steam locomotive, lations, all by Lviv artist Ivan Turetskyi. a Diesel locomotive and the railway sta- The first, dated November 21, 1997, tion in Lviv, and a special cancellation depicts a medieval horn player against showing a Diesel locomotive of the the backdrop of the Lviv City Hall. Ukrainian railways, issued on November The second, dated April 3, 1998, 29, 1997; depicts the icon “The Advent of Christ • “Air Mail,” dedicated to a historical into Jerusalem” by Moses Subotic (1775) first: the establishment of world’s first from the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic regular air mail service on the route Church of St. Barbara in Vienna. Vienna-Krakow-Lviv-Kyiv on March 31, The third, dated June 5, 1998, features 1918, during World War I, using Austro- the wooden sculpture of Samson that Hungarian military planes, and a cancel- stands in Contract Square in Kyiv. lation dated August 25, 1998. Other recent releases by the Ukrainian For information contact: Ukrainischer Stamp Collectors Club of Austria Briefmarken-Sammler-Verein in Osterreich, include: A-1010 Wien, Schonlaterngasse 7/8, A cover and cancellation depicting a medieval horn player against the backdrop • “Life in the Camp 1915-1918: Austria. of the Lviv City Hall issued by the Ukrainian Stamp Collectors Club of Austria. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1998 No. 50

DATELINE NEW YORK: A spiritual launching for earthly delights by Helen Smindak

The Ukrainian Institute of America, such a tremendous project, collecting so dressed up for its yearlong 50th birthday many examples of Ukrainian art, to show celebration with lavish window cover- the world our Ukraine and its finest rep- ings and fresh wall paint, became a veri- resentatives. This exhibit will reveal to table garden of earthly delights for the everyone who visits it that Ukraine has November 14 premiere of the Woskob its own independent state, but that it also Collection of 20th century art from has its own rich culture which originated Ukraine, on exhibit through December in the time of Volodymyr the Great. The 27. The opening was attended by visitors canvases here show the great history of from England, Canada and Ukraine, and Ukraine, as well as its struggles; they many New York dignitaries. will not let us forget such tribulations as Immense arrangements of fresh and the Great Famine of 1932-1933 or the dried flowers mixed with exotic foliage Stalinist repressions, which took millions greeted throngs of visitors in the lobby of Ukrainian lives.” and second-floor ballroom of the turn-of- Attending the event were the the-century French Renaissance-style Woskobs’ two sons, both residents of chateau. Votive candles in red glass hold- State College – George, with wife, Nina, ers and dainty arrangements of fresh and children Laryssa, George and roses wrought magic in another room. Alexander, and Victor, with his children More than 400 guests moved from Victor Jr., Ashley and Jonathan. Mr. and room to room on three floors, examining Mrs. Woskob’s daughter Laura, flew in 125 paintings and 40 watercolors as they from London, England, with her hus- Yaroslav Kulynych sipped champagne and Perlova vodka, band, Alex Gryshchuk, and their children Patriarch Filaret at the opening of the Woskob collection of art at the Ukrainian the Lviv-distilled vodka that took the Alexa, Nicholas and Laryssa. Institute of America with (from left) Helen Woskob, and Ambassador Volodymyr gold medal in the premium category at Other Woskob relatives on hand includ- Yelchenko with his wife, Iryna. the Wine and Vodka Fair in St. ed Mrs. Woskob’s sister, Marilyn Lenny, Visitors from Ukraine included Vitalii modern painting, particularly cubism, Petersburg last June. Bandurist Michael of Toronto, who was accompanied by her Karpenko, editor of Vechirnii Kyiv, jour- draw the attention of every viewer. Andrec played in the paneled library, husband’s sister, Halyna Pankiw, also of nalist and poet Nina Bai, and Oleksa The contributions of Sophia Homeniuk, while waiters in evening dress moved Toronto, and Woskob nieces Sonya Zhuk, Dykyj of Radio Ukraine. who has mastered the ancient method of through crowded rooms and stairways Olenka Drobot and Oksana Demario with Though the Woskob Collection on dis- painting with unique short-handled brush- with platters of delicious hors d’oeuvres. her husband, Robert. play includes the work of world-renowned es made of forest grass, are characterized The works of 25 Ukrainian artists, the The formal presentation of bread and masters, the exhibit primarily promotes the by fold paintings, wherein one side of a flowers and the champagne were there salt to Patriarch Filaret was made by original work of young artists. One-third work is a mirror image of the other side. thanks to the generosity of philanthro- Iryna Koziar, with young George and of the works are for sale, with prices rang- Watercolorist Nadezhda Kozylko is pists Helen and Alex Woskob of State Laryssa Woskob, in Ukrainian costumes, ing from $1,200 to $3,800 and watercolors the talented artist whose light-hearted, College, Pa. (The refreshments were pro- presenting bouquets of flowers. Maria priced at $240. Part of the proceeds is ear- fanciful works fill the entire third-floor vided by the institute, and Perlova donat- Kond of Miami, media coordinator for marked for the Ukrainian Institute of gallery. ed the vodka.) After collecting tradition- the exhibit, greeted the throng in America. The exhibit is rounded out with al, contemporary and modern Ukrainian Ukrainian, noting the special efforts of More than 20 works are the creation of Mykola Varennia’s impressionistic land- art for 40 years, Mr. and Mrs. Woskob Mrs. Woskob to promote the work of Ivan Baldukha, an artist from Ukraine’s scapes of Ivano-Frankivsk environs, arranged with the institute to show their Ukrainian artists and show them off to the Vinnytsia Oblast who specializes in reli- etchings on paper by Eva Biss, a tempera private collection, the first time these world. UIA president Walter Nazarewicz gious art and has painted more than work by Volodymyr Botsvin, and oils by works have been on exhibit in the United expressed thanks to everyone “for taking 2,500 icons. Currently working on reli- Victor Tkachenko, Ruslan Kutnyak, States. time to join us for what we consider is a gious murals on the walls of St. Nicholas Mykola Myliaretz, Alexander Sopilkin The event received an auspicious and very important event in the Ukrainian Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Cooper and Mykola Zhyravel. spiritual launching with the entrance of American community.” City, Fla., Mr. Baldukha was present at A host of American and Ukrainian Patriarch Filaret of the Ukrainian Orthodox The evening was graced by the pres- the opening and happily conversed with American visitors, among them Met Church – Kyiv Patriarchate, then on a visit ence of dignitaries from the Ukrainian guests about works like his enigmatic oil Opera star Paul Plishka, turned out for a to the U.S. The prelate gave his blessing to Mission to the United Nations, including “Chornobyl Madonna.” preview of the exhibit on November 12. the exhibit and presented Mrs. Woskob the Ambassador Volodymyr Yelchenko, Ancient Kozaks and scenes of Kyiv are That function, though less crowded, was Church’s St. Volodymyr Medal in recogni- Ukraine’s permanent representative to the focus of several pieces by Yuri a shining forerunner to the formal open- tion of her untiring efforts to nurture the U.N., as well as representatives of Kucharenko from the Kirovohrad region, ing two days later. Ukraine’s cultural rebirth. many Ukrainian organizations. Frances who is attracted to Ukraine’s glorious past. After concluding its run at the In his remarks, Patriarch Filaret said: Archipenko, the widow of noted sculptor Kyiv resident Alexander Ivakhnenko pres- Ukrainian Institute, the Woskob Collection “We are deeply indebted to Pani Halyna and painter Alexander Archipenko, ents clear and precise compositions with a will travel to Toronto, Philadelphia and [Mrs. Woskob] for taking upon herself attended with a group of friends. lyric style, as seen in his oil paintings “The California. Harvest” and “Spasa” (Blessing of Fruit). Mr. and Mrs. Woskob, known in Olena Zvyahinzeva from Zaporizhia is Ukrainian circles as Oleksij and Halyna represented by a dozen works that show Woskobijnyk, are dedicated to the eco- her individuality; she strives to find a nomic, social and artistic development of new, appropriate artistic resolution for Ukraine, a zeal for which the Ukrainian every work or cycle of works, as demon- government awarded them the Order of strated in her 1995 oil “Old Times Duet.” Merit. The award was presented by Ukrainian folk dancers are spotlighted Ukraine’s President Leonid Kuchma. by Svitlana Novhorodska-Kucharenko in Mr. Woskob, a successful builder and her compositions, while village scenes real-estate developer, received the Order are captured in the color etchings of of St. Volodymyr the Great from Kyiv-born Katerina Korniychuk. Patriarch Filaret when the prelate visited The exhibit includes framed wood- St. Nicholas Church in Cooper City on carved scenes by Serhiy Karpenko, wood- October 25. inlay works by Anatoly Konovalenko and Artists on the move metal reliefs by Rem. There are land- scapes by Rostyslav Zvyahinzev that con- So many events and happenings have tinue the traditions of the Ukrainian filled the Dateline calendar in recent school of realism, such as his 1983 oil weeks that it’s impossible to give each titled “Winter.” one full coverage. Following a report on Canvases by Anatoli Burtovy depict some of the happenings, in capsule form. the unity of man, earth and sun, while • Odessa-born soprano Maria those by Mykola Malynka follow the tra- Guleghina, who made her Metropolitan dition of realism. A monumental work by Opera debut in 1991, received a rave the late Victor Zaretsky of Kyiv, portray- review from The New York Times music ing the national actress T. Tsymbala, critic Paul Griffiths for her performance appears at first glance to be a mosaic in the season premiere of “Aida.” Mr. design but is actually a painting. Giffiths devoted most of his review to Two abstract works by Alexander praises of Ms. Guleghina’s vocal powers Archipenko, who originated a new style and acting ability. On October 30, The of representation of the human figure – a Times announced that “the Ukrainian cubist and purely abstract form – and soprano Maria Guleghina, who drew three watercolors by Alexis Gritchenko “Kozak Mamai” by Yuri Kucharenko (oil, 1997). (Oleksa Hryshchenko), an aficionado of (Continued on page 12) No. 50 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1998 11 “Treasures from the Ukrainian Steppes” premieres in Montreal MONTREAL – The international exhi- extremely significant collection in terms of bition “Treasures from the Ukrainian what it adds to our knowledge and of its Steppes” explores the history and archaeol- very high quality and great rarity. It is also ogy of the Ukrainian steppes, giving a rep- an international first for Montreal, as it is resentative overview from the Paleolithic to one of the rare collections of its kind not to late antiquity. have been exhibited around the world.” The international exhibition is the joint Pointe-à-Callière, which opened in 1992, effort of the Institute of Archaeology of the is known for its innovative approach to Ukrainian Academy of Sciences and host museology both in Europe and the U.S. and museums in Canada and the U.S. is held up as a model to be emulated in The exhibition presents a collection of many fields. 350 highly significant pieces on loan from The exhibition hall at Pointe-à-Callière the Institute of Archaeology in Kyiv, has been transformed to give the antiquities, including objects that have been recently arranged in chronological order and by discovered. Many of the artifacts are being theme, the setting they deserve. A multime- exhibited for the first time in North dia fresco recreates the atmosphere of the America. steppes in the first millennium, bringing the In featuring archaeological riches immensity of the steppes to life, with the from the Ukrainian steppes, the exhibit thundering charge of mounted nomad war- highlights sites from the Paleolithic Age riors. and the Trypillian culture of the The exhibition introduces visitors to the Neolithic, and goes on to explore the civilizations that forged Ukraine, in particu- Cimmerian, Scythian and Sarmatian civi- lar the nomad herdsmen, horsemen and lizations, as well as the Olbia site at the warriors who ranged through this land – a mouth of the Dnipro, representing the natural corridor between Europe and Asia, ancient Greek presence on the northern leaving a precious heritage illustrating their shores of the Black Sea. lifestyle and refined culture. The pieces exhibited date from the Stone The Ukrainian curator for the “Treasures Age to the third century A.D. Among arti- from the Ukrainian Steppes” exhibition is facts on display are mammoth bones, pot- Prof. Denys Kozak of the Institute of tery, figurines, tools, harness ornaments, Archaeology of the Academy of Sciences weapons, as well as magnificent gold jew- of Ukraine. The exhibition at Pointe-à- elry and ceremonial items, and clothing. Callière was organized by Ms. Lelièvre, the The majority of items were found in museum’s director, with Michel Lambert, kurhans, or burial mounds. as guest curator for the exhibit. “Treasures from the Ukrainian Steppes” Among the scientific advisors to the had its world premiere in Montreal at exhibition are Elena Fialko, Institute of Pointe-à-Callière, the Montreal Museum of Archaeology of the Academy of Sciences For the Scythians, who were among the first to domesticate the horse, their Archaeology and History, where it opened of Ukraine; and Véronique Schiltz, an emi- steeds were their most precious possession. A Scythian masterpiece – this golden on October 7, and will run through nent Scythian specialist from Paris and ritual vessel or phiale, decorated with horses on its base, was discovered in 1990 February 7, 1999. author of the catalogue essay titled in the Bratoliubovsky Kurhan, in the village of Olhyno in Kherson; it dates from The museum’s director, Francine “Ukraine Rediscovered: History and the fifth century B.C. With the curved and flowing lines typical of Scythian art, Lelièvre, considers the exhibit “... an Archaeology.” this work immortalizes the vibrant spirit of the horse and the nomad. The essay deals with the issue of Ukrainian identity as distinct from a Russian one in terms of “historic roots and ethnogenesis of the different peoples,” the controversies regarding the Kyivan Rus’ state, and the need to go further back into the archeological past of the Ukrainian steppes – the crucible of the Ukrainian identity. Ms. Schiltz writes that “The Ukrainian identity has been forged from many differ- ent ores. It is nonetheless real, and the Ukrainian state, at once very young and very old, is determined to reclaim its past in all its diversity.” The exhibition is accompanied by a catalogue, with prefaces by Piotr (Petro) Tolochko, eminent archaeologist and director of the Institute of Archaeology of the Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, and Point-à-Callière Museum Director Ms. Lelièvre. Among contributors to the catalogue are Prof. Kozak, Ms. Fialko, Mr. Lambert, Annick Poussart and Ms. Schiltz. Transliteration of proper names, as well as archaeological terms as they appear in the catalogue and in the descriptive texts of the exhibit, are, unfortunately, from Russian, not Ukrainian. Thus one encoun- ters such terms as “kurgan” rather than “kurhan,” “Soboleva Mogila” rather than “Mohyla,” etc. Following its world premiere in Montreal, the collection will travel in the United States, visiting the Arts Museum of San Antonio (October 1999-January 2000); the Walters Gallery in Baltimore (March to May 2000); the County Museum of Los Angeles (July-September 2000) and the Brooklyn Art Museum (October 2000- January 2001); with Boston still to be con- A clay figurine from the Trypillian firmed. culture, excavated in 1993 in the vil- “Treasures from the Ukrainian lage of Bernachivka, Vinnytsia region. Steppes” is currently on view at Point-à- The figure dates from 3,000-2,600 B.C. Callière; the museum is located at 350 The holes at the shoulders and hips Place Royale, corner of de la Commune, Michel Lambert are a possible indication that such fig- in Old Montreal. For more informa- Cimmerian harness trapping, excavated in 1959 at Kurhan No. 1 in the village of urines may have been worn on a cord tion call (514) 872-9150; website, Zolnoye, near Simferopil, in Crimea; the ornament dates from the second half of as amulets to ward off evil. http://www. musee-Pointe-a-Calliere.qc.ca/. the eighth century B.C. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1998 No. 50

Weidenmueller on bass, performed two THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY A spiritual launching... sets of music – pensive melodies like “I’ll (Continued from page 10) Remember April,” Jerome Kern’s “All the strong reviews for her recent Met ‘Aida,’ Things You Are” and Duke Ellington’s will sing the title role in ‘Tosca.’ ” Ms. bluesy “Things Ain’t What They Used To Guleghina will return to the Met stage in Be.” In the second half, the trio offered March and April to reprise the title role jazz improvisations of Ukrainian folk in “Aida.” Following the 23rd annual music that included the title tune from benefit concert of the Richard Tucker Mr. Stetch’s most recent CD “Kolomeyka ( ) Music Foundation on November 15, The Fantasy,” as well as “Chervona Ruta,” a CALL 973 292-9800 Times’ reviewer Anthony Tommasini recently written work called “Zabava” reported that Ms. Guleghina was “espe- and “Carpathian Blues,” based on the cially compelling” in Lady Macbeth’s Arkan dance melody. Mr. Stetch can pro- first-act scene from Verdi’s “Macbeth.” duce tinkling notes that sound like gentle • Popular Met bass Paul Plishka used raindrops and loud bass chords that simu- his booming voice and stylistic know-how late thunder; his work is creative and to great effect in the Metroplitan Opera’s refreshingly unpretentious. Winner of the November performances of “Aida.” Mr. 1998 Prix de Jazz du Maurier at the Plishka has a busy Met schedule coming Montreal International Jazz Festival, Mr. up: “Lucia di Lammermoor” in January, Stetch was described by Roger Levesque “Il Trovatore” and “Simon Boccanegra” in of The Edmonton Journal as “one of the February, and “Aida” in April. best young pianists and composers in the • Baritone Vassily Gerello, born in the country ... As a soloist, he’s less interested Chernivtsi region of Ukraine, will appear in showing off than he is in finding deli- in March productions of Tchaikovsky’s cious harmonies and a thoughtful inner “The Queen of Spades” at the Met. He momentum.” made his Met debut in January 1997 in • After four years of partying and living the role of Alfio in “Cavalleria life on a very dangerous edge, 1994 Rusticana.” Mr. Gerello recently per- Olympic gold medalist Oksana Baiul is Planning a trip to formed with the Kirov Orchestra and making a comeback. Ms. Baiul has been Opera Chorus at Carnegie Hall in training since August with Natalie Tchaikovsky’s “Iolanta” (The Times’ Linichuk at the University of Delaware in UKRAINE? Bernard Holland called his performance Wilmington, and says she hopes the “strong”). He also sang with the Kirov International Skating Union will let her Personalized Chorus when it presented Rachmaninoff’s regain amateur status and Olympic eligi- “Vespers” and Tchaikovsky’s “Liturgy of bility. Performing before a crowd of 2,000 Travel Service at St. John Chrysostom” at the Church of St. at the university’s Rust Arena on Reasonable Rates Ignatius Loyola on November 6. November 8 as the final act of the “Stars • Other Ukrainian singers appearing in of the Present and the Future” exhibition, •VISAS•HOTELS•MEALS• Met productions this season include tenor she tried a few triple jumps and landed all Vladimir Grishko, who will perform in but one. 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Parma school receives Governor’s Award for Excellence in science accomplishments PARMA, Ohio – St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral School and science teacher Daria Kulchytsky were among those who received the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Youth Science Opportunities for their accomplishments during the 1997-1998 school year. To qualify for the award, the school held an annual Science Fair, followed by an open house for the public; the students participated in the West Side Catholic Elementary Science Fair at St. Edward’s High School; followed by the Northeastern Ohio Science and Engineering Fair at Cleveland State University, the Western Reserve District 5 Science Day in Akron and the State Science Day at Ohio Wesleyan University. The award program, initiated by the Ohio Academy of Science in cooperation with the Office of the Governor and the Ohio Department of Education, rec- ognizes schools and teachers who stimulate student sci- entific research and who extend science education opportunities beyond the traditional classroom activi- ties. A letter from Gov. George V. Voinovich and the Ohio Department of Education was sent to the princi- pal, Sister Miriam Claire, to notif the school about the Students at St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral School in Parma, Ohio, with their science teacher, award. Daria Kulchytsky, display the awards they received from the governor for their science accomplishments.

mission arrived in Kyiv to discuss new proj- Kuchma’s veto on a tax law that forbids budget allocations for their industry to 5.5 Newsbriefs ects and loans. Valerii Aloshyn, head of the the president from setting tax rates and billion hrv ($1.6 billion U.S.) from the pro- (Continued from page 2) Parliament’s Finance Committee, comment- granting tax exemptions. Mr. Kuchma jected 3.1 billion hrv. Wage arrears to the had argued that the legislation could lead mining sector, according to governmental the World Bank, the Associated Press ed that the failure to ratify the document to lower budget revenues because it data, amount to 2.4 billion hrv. The reported. That agreement would have stemmed from the “general negative atti- would not allow the president to change Parliament responded to the protests by allowed the Cabinet of Ministers to provide tude [among lawmakers] to any deals that excise and import taxes if necessary. passing a resolution ordering the govern- guarantees to foreign creditors and investors have to do with foreign loans.” (RFE/RL Serhii Teriokhyn of the Parliament’s ment to speed up repayment of wage to protect them from possible losses or Newsline) Finance Committee urged lawmakers to arrears. The government responded by other risks linked to Ukraine’s economic ...prohibits president from altering tax laws override the veto, arguing that the ordering mines to give the payment of instability. The World Bank pledged to back Constitution grants them the exclusive wages a top priority. It also granted mines the guarantees by a special fund amounting KYIV – On December 1, the right to determine tax rates and breaks. tax breaks for 1999 and included next annually to $120 million (U.S.). The vote Verkhovna Rada voted (342 for, with one Earlier this month the Parliament had year’s expenditures for the coal sector on came on the same day as a World Bank abstention) to override President Leonid approved amendments prohibiting the the list of budget items that cannot be president from limiting state spending on reduced. (RFE/RL Newsline) certain items in the budget. (RFE/RL Newsline) Canadians study democracy in army Ukrainian miners on strike again KYIV – Canadian scholars Natalie Mykhailyshyn and historian Orest Subtelny KYIV – Hundreds of miners demon- begin studying the level of democratic con- strated outside the Verkhovna Rada build- trol over the army in Ukraine on December ing in Kyiv on December 2, demanding 8 in Kyiv, reported Canada’s Military increased state support for the mining sec- Attaché Richard Williams. Their work is tor and the payment of back wages, the being conducted within the framework of Associated Press reported. According to the program on civilian and military rela- Mykhailo Volynets of the Independent tions called Democratic Military Relations. Miners’ Union, some 40,000 miners in 20 Mr. Williams noted that the program is mines launched an indefinite strike in sup- aimed at developing civilian and military port of the demonstrators’ demands. The relations in Central and East European miners want the Parliament to increase countries. (Eastern Economist)

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Ukrainian community organizations Kerhonksonians since his youth, which he spent in New Jersey/New York. As a 14-year-old he marched with his father in a mass honor Slobodian demonstration organized by Ukrainians KERHONKSON, N.Y. – “When they in New York to protest the man-made write the history of tiny Kerhonkson’s Famine in Ukraine. Mr. Slobodian sang tiny Ukrainian community, they should in the church choir, as well as in the start with Daniel Slobodian,” wrote Metropolitan Choir of New York and Jeremiah Horrigan, staff writer for The New Jersey, and performed with the Times Herald-Record in the lead to his renowned Koshetz Choir during its 1940 news story about a testimonial dinner tour. held in the Ukrainian American commu- After attending New York University, nity activist’s honor recently at he served in the U.S. Army during World Soyuzivka. War II, attaining the rank of captain, and Mr. Slobodian, 79, one of the pioneers was wounded while serving in France. of Soyuzivka, the upstate New York Soon thereafter he was elected president Daniel J. Castelli resort of the Ukrainian National of the Ukrainian Youth League of North Daniel Slobodian (left) during the testimonial with Rep. Maurice Hinchey. Association, was feted on Sunday, America. Later he became the first man- September 27, at a dinner organized by ager of Soyuzivka and then co-manager local Ukrainian community activists. In with Walter Kwas. attendance were some 150 persons: At the testimonial in his honor, Mr. friends, colleagues and fellow UNA’ers, Slobodian was welcomed with resound- including UNA President Ulana Diachuk. ing applause as he and his family entered Also present was Rep. Maurice Hinchey the Veselka hall. He was presented a bou- (D-N.Y.). Family members present quet of flowers by Dr. Stefania included his wife, Anna; daughters Roma Baranowsky, who chaired the event’s Halatyn and Olena Castelli; and brother, organizing committee. Gregory. After prayers were recited by the Rev. A feature article about the tireless Iura Godenciuc and Emile Sharanevych, community activist was published in the the Zolotyi Homin Choir, directed by Dr. October 3 issue of The Times-Herald Oleh Wolansky, intoned the hymn Record under the headline “Ukrainian “Sotvory Hospody.” Introductory patriarch honored; Slobodian a remarks were delivered by the Rev. Kerhonkson institution.” Sharanevych, and the program’s master Mr. Slobodian was born on February of ceremonies, Mykola Wasylyk, spoke 3, 1919, in Philadelphia into a prominent in Ukrainian and English about the hon- family of UNA’ers. He is the son of oree’s activity and dedication to his com- Roman and Anna Slobodian; his father munity. was the longtime supreme treasurer of The culmination of the program the UNA. He has been active in various (Continued on page 18) The testimonial dinner’s organizing committee presents a plaque to the honoree. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1998 No. 50

Ukrainian pro hockey update by Ihor Stelmach

The Gretzky goal standard splendid short-handed effort on a long slapper that beat Mike Vernon in the The Great One just keeps going from midst of a seemingly routine playoff Edmonton to Los Angeles to St. Louis to sweep of the Flames. Manhattan, but one thing has remained • December 30, 1981: This was the constant: Wayne Gretzky has always night Gretzky scored his 50th in 39 scored goals. Always! games to eclipse Montreal Canadiens’ As part-Ukrainian Gretzky achieved superstar Maurice (Rocket) Richard’s yet another milestone in his brilliantly long-standing mark of 50 in 50. Gretzky offensive career, a horrific thought scored five goals on the Philadelphia occurred. What if the Great One were Flyers that night – four on goaltender just beginning his professional hockey Pete Peeters and No. 50 into an empty career? Would he go on to score over 900 net. regular season goals in over 1,300 games • February 24, 1982: Just a couple of over 20 seasons? Best never to underesti- months after obliterating Richard from mate Gretzky, but it’s difficult to believe the record book, Gretzky did the same to anyone, even No. 99 in his heyday would Boston Bruins’ great Phil Esposito, who be able to rack up 92 goals in one season held the single-season scoring record of if it were being played in today’s goal- 76 goals. Gretzky scored No. 77 in challenged NHL. Buffalo against Sabre goalie Don Some 10 years ago, netminder Brian Edwards with six and a half minutes left Hayward had the NHL’s best goals- in the game. For good measure, he added against average, with a mark of 2.81. By Nos. 78 and 79 before the game was over contrast, no fewer than 30 goalies in and celebrated by posing for pictures today’s NHL boast a GAA of 2.75 or with Hollywood’s hottest, Burt Reynolds less. What a difference a decade makes. and Goldie Hawn, who were in Buffalo Where have all the goals gone? It’s a filming a movie. truly valid question, but no matter what • March 23, 1994: Gretzky calls it the is happening on the league front, Gretzky most “significant goal” of his career, the just keeps scoring. He would be domi- night he tallied No. 802 to become the nant in any era. NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer, In the 1997-1998 regular season, eclipsing Howe. Gretzky beat Vancouver Gretzky amassed 23 goals with 67 assists for 90 points in 82 games, tying for third Canucks’ keeper Kirk McLean at the in league scoring. Amazing. Gretzky Great Western Forum in a 6-3 Kings’ scored 46 goals in his first pro season loss. Need a back issue? with the Indianapolis Racers (three) and • October 14, 1979: This was If you’d like to obtain a back issue of The Ukrainian Weekly, send $2 per copy Edmonton Oilers (43) of the old World Gretzky’s first NHL goal, a fanned shot (first-class postage included) to: Administration, The Ukrainian Weekly, Hockey Association. 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Howe required 2,186 games to have plummeted to around 5.3. Ten NORTH AMERICA AND UKRAINE get his 975 goals. Gretzky has 910 in years ago, 3 percent of all NHL regular only 1,438 games. The other is to factor season games were shutouts. That figure TUESDAY, FRIDAY AND SUNDAY FLIGHTS TO in playoff goals. Howe had 28 in the jumped to some 15 percent in 1997- WHA and 68 in the NHL. Add those to 1998. This most recent trend has contin- his 975 and the revised total is 1,071. ued into the current campaign despite a New York – Kyiv Gretzky had just 10 playoff goals in the series of rule changes designed to open WHA, but has 112 in Stanley Cup play, up the offense. New York – Lviv – Kyiv for a grander sum of 1,032. With playoff Why? Theories abound. Too much goals included, Gretzky trails Howe by clutching and grabbing. Too many teams • Flying time is 4 hours faster than any other airline only 39. 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(A detailed listing of all trades, sign- For arrival and departure information Gretzky broke the 900 barrier and there ings, assignments, suspensions, termina- were no ifs, ands or buts about getting tions and up-to-the-minute injuries of all call (718) 656-9896, (718) 632-6909 the milestone. Ukrainian pro hockey players from last To mark his accomplishment, The summer through early November of the Hockey News asked Gretzky to recollect current NHL campaign.) his five most memorable goals. Four of Air Ukraine the five were scored during the regular BOSTON – Dimitri Khristich, RW, 551 Fifth Ave., Suite 1002, 1005 season. Here’s his list: signed one-year contract, separated shoulder, day-to-day. New York, NY 10176 • April 21, 1988: Gretzky scored the overtime winner, at 7:54 of the first extra CALGARY – Daniel Tkaczuk, C, Cargo Shipping: period, to give the Oilers a 5-4 victory returned to Barrie (OHL); Greg over the arch-rival Calgary Flames in Pankiewicz, RW, concussion, day-to-day; Air Ukraine - Cargo Game 2 of the division final. Edmonton Todd Hlushko, RW, traded to Pittsburgh; went on to win the series 4-0 en route to 2307 Coney Island Ave. (Ave. T), Brooklyn, NY 11223 Sergei Radchenko, D, assigned to St. a Cup final victory (Gretzky’s last with John (AHL). tel.: 718-376-1023, fax: 718-376-1073 Edmonton) over Boston. Gretzky has always had a fascination with this goal, a (Continued on page 17) No. 50 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1998 17

(AHL); Brent Fedyk, RW, signed as free Pro hockey... agent, mild groin strain, then broken left (Continued from page 16) foot in early December. CAROLINA – Andrew Lucuik, LW, OTTAWA – Dave Chyzowski, LW, signed contract as free agent; Steve signed to contract and assigned to Kansas Halko, D, signed multi-year contract, City (IHL); Glen Metropolit, LW, assigned to New Haven (AHL), then released. recalled and returned. PHILADELPHIA – Dave Babych, D, CHICAGO – Ryan Huska, LW, bruised left foot, strained back, day-to- released; Ed Olczyk, RW, signed as free day; Mike Maneluk, RW, signed one- agent, assigned to Chicago IHL. year contract; Sergei Klimentiev, D, signed contract as free agent, Todd COLORADO – Wade Belak, D, strained Fedoruk, LW, returned to Regina groin, day-to-day. (WHL). DALLAS – Future considerations PHOENIX – Darcy Wakaluk, GT, traded to Nashville for Tony Hrkac; retired; Konstantin Simchuk, GT, Richard Matvichuk, D, signed one-year assigned to Las Vegas (IHL); Keith contract, torn left knee ligament in late Tkachuk, LW, suspended on September October; Brad Lukowich, D, assigned to 12, signed one-year contract extension; Michigan (IHL). Andrei Vasilyev, LW, assigned to Las EDMONTON – Tony Hrkac, C, traded Vegas. to Pittsburgh; Drake Berehowsky, D, PITTSBURGH – Boris Protsenko, C, traded to Nashville. assigned to Syracuse (AHL); Todd FLORIDA – Peter Ratchuk, D, signed Hlushko, LW, assigned to Grand Rapids contract as free agent; Joey Tetarenko, D, (IHL). assigned to New Haven (AHL); Ratchuk SAN JOSE – Kelly Hrudey, GT, and David Nemirovsky, RW, assigned to retired; Robb Palahnuk, LW, returned to New Haven. Sarnia (OHL). MONTREAL – Steve Cheredaryk, D, TAMPA BAY – Daniel Hulak, D, assigned to Fredericton (AHL). returned to Swift Current (WHL); NASHVILLE – Tony Hrkac, C, select- Mikhail Nemirovsky, F, released; Kyle ed in expansion draft. Kos, D, returned to Red Deer (WHL). NEW JERSEY – Peter Sidorkiewicz, WASHINGTON – Steve Konowalchuk, GT, recalled from Albany (AHL); Steve LW, wrist surgery, sprained left ankle, Zoryk, LW, assigned to Albany; Mike day-to-day; Brian Bellows, LW, signed Buzak, GT, signed multiyear contract as contract as free agent; Rick Kowalsky, free agent, assigned to Albany. RW, assigned to Portland (AHL); Andrei Nikolishin, C, signed two-year N.Y. ISLES – Yevgeny Namestnikov, contract. D, signed two-year contract; Ryan Coming up: More in-depth features on Huska, LW, signed as free agent; Ukrainian pro pucksters, a glance at the Namestnikov and Huska assigned to Uke minor league circuits and up-to-the- Lowell (AHL). minute scoring statistics through this N.Y. RANGERS – Lee Sorochan, D, season’s first quarter...with some juicy To subscribe: Send $50 ($40 if you are a member of the UNA) to The Ukrainian Weekly, Subscription Department, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054 agreed to contract, assigned to Hartford Ukrainian utterings, too... 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1998 No. 50

exhibits ever assembled was recently CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR By way of... acquired by the Taras Shevchenko Museum GREETINGS TO ALL OUR FRIENDS (Continued from page 9) in Toronto. If you are ever in the area, it’s worth the stop – not only to see the phila- MARY & MARK DUSHNYCK neighboring Paraguay were persuaded to produce a lovely airmail souvenir sheet (a telic materials, but to examine other exqui- stamp surrounded by a large commemora- site items as well. The most memorable for tive margin) showing not only a me was the opportunity to view one of only Shevchenko portrait, but part of the new two death masks of Shevchenko in exis- monument in Argentina. By coincidence, tence. This small but fascinating site is Ukraine’s most recent Shevchenko stamp located at 1614 Bloor St. Call (416) 535- depicts the same monument. 1063 to set up an appointment. á ê¥Á‰‚ÓÏ ïðËÒÚÓ‚ËÏ Collecting Shevchenko memorabilia is Dr. Ingert Kuzych started “collecting not limited to just stamps. The Soviet Ukraine” 14 years ago, shortly after he fin- ¥ Á çÓ‚ËÏ êÓÍÓÏ, Union issued dozens of commemorative ished his studies at Michigan State envelopes showing the poet or monuments University and after he landed “a regular ‚¥Ú‡πÏÓ ‰ÓðÓ„Ëı ‰ðÛÁ¥‚ ¥ ÍÓ΄ or buildings named after him. They also job.” Twelve of those years were spent as issued a commemorative coin featuring editor of Ukrainian Philatelist, a publica- Shevchenko. Present-day Ukraine has con- tion he turned into the premier journal in ð‡‰¥ÒÌÓ˛ ÍÓÎfl‰ÍÓ˛ tinued these practices. Other collectors try Ukrainian collecting and one that garnered to obtain used envelopes (called covers) many awards, both domestically and inter- ¥ ˘ËðËÏË ÔÓ·‡Ê‡ÌÌflÏË showing cancellations from the dozens of nationally. Dr. Kuzych has also picked up towns in Ukraine or former Soviet Union many prizes for his outstanding philatelic ‚Ò¸Ó„Ó Ì‡ÈÍð‡˘Ó„Ó ‚ 1999 ðÓˆ¥! named Shevchenko, Shevchenkove, exhibiting. He has authored numerous phil- Shevchenkivka, etc. So, you can see, there atelic articles and has edited or written sev- is much that can be added to a Shevchenko eral philatelic handbooks. His chief collect- – Ä̉ð¥È, êÓχ, å‡ðÍ¥flÌ ¥ 臂ÎÛÒ¸ ɇ‰Á‚˘¥ collection. ing interests (after Ukraine) are: Austria, One of the finest Shevchenko collection- Canada, Hawaii and flags on stamps.

Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church. Also Kerhonksonians... present to honor Mr. Slobodian was former (Continued from page 15) UNA Supreme President Joseph Lesawyer. came when representatives of the organ- Greetings were delivered by a host of community representatives, including izing committee and local branches of the speakers from the Ukrainian American Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, Veterans, Holy Trinity Parish, the local to our relatives and friends Ukrainian American Coordinating Council, Ukrainian Orthodox Community, the from Plast Ukrainian Youth Organization and the Selfreliance Association and the Ukrainian National Women’s League of Dr. Bohdan and Mrs. Valentina Nowakiwsky Organization for the Defense of Four America presented a plaque to Mr. Freedoms for Ukraine, as well as leaders of and their children Slobodian. the Lions Club and the Republican Party. Lisa Nowakiwsky and Dr. Theodore and Klaudia Nowakiwsky The keynote address was delivered by Local political officials presented a certifi- UNA President Diachuk who commented cate of recognition to Mr. Slobodian. NEUROLOGY and PSYCHIATRY about Mr. Slobodian’s achievements, The program was rounded out with 7500 Tonnelle Avenue, No. Bergen, NJ including the leading role he played in performances by the Zolotyi Homin (201) 869-7009; (973) 762-7840 Ukrainian community life in Kerhonkson Choir and a singing quintet of UNWLA and his efforts in the construction of Holy members.

The U.S.-Ukraine Foundation of Washington, D.C., The Pylyp Orlyk Institute for Democracy of Kyiv, Ukraine and the Community Partnerships of

Cherkasy and Des Moines, IA Donetsk and Louisville, KY Kharkiv and Cincinnati, OH Kherson and Tucson, AZ Lviv and its future partner Artemivsk and Omaha, NE Kalush and Little Rock, AR Komsomolsk and Ithaca, NY Krasnodon and Birmingham, AL Mukachevo and Burlington, VT Nikopol and Toledo, OH Pervomaisk and Kansas City, MO The Ukrainian Medical Association Slavutych and Richland, WA Svitlovodsk and Springfield, IL of North America thank you for your support and extend to you and yours our best wishes would like to wish for a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 1999 and a Joyous Holiday Season their members,

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PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Saturday, December 19 PASSAIC, N.J.: The Plast Ukrainian Youth Organization, Passaic branch, invites NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Engineers’ all children, young and old, to a Christmas Society will host its traditional “Yalynka” play followed by a visit from St. Nicholas celebration together with the Ukrainian at St. Nicholas School Hall, 212 President Medical Association of North America and St., at noon. The “heavenly office” will the Ukrainian Institute of America. open at 10 a.m. (Please mark packages Members, their families, friends and the clearly.) Ukrainian community are cordially invited to join in the festivities, which include a NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Academy of musical Christmas program followed by Sciences in the U.S. is holding a lecture (in refreshments. The “Yalynka” will begin at Ukrainian) by Natalia Chechel, docent/lec- 7:30 p.m. at the Ukrainian Institute of turer, Karpenko-Karyi Theater Institute, America, 79th Street and Fifth Avenue. Kyiv, and Fulbright visiting scholar, on the Admission: $25; $15, seniors. For more topic “Principle of Aesthetics in the Theater information call Alex, (973) 777-7346. of Les Kurbas.” The presentation will be NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific held at the academy’s building, 206 W. Society will host the presentation of a 100th St., at 2 p.m. book of plays titled “6x0” by Ukrainian CHICAGO: An event commemorating the American avant-garde poet and writer Yuri 125th anniversary of the Shevchenko Tarnawsky. Taking part in the presentation Scientific Society (NTSh) will take place at will be Dr. Tamara Hundorova, senior the Ukrainian Cultural Center, Oakley research fellow, Shevchenko Institute of Boulevard and Chicago Avenue, at 1:30 Literature, Academy of Sciences of p.m. Prof. Leonid Rudnytzky, president of Ukraine, Kyiv, and Fulbright visiting the NTSh, will deliver the keynote speech. scholar, Columbia University; and Dr. There will be six other brief scholarly pre- Larissa M.L.Z. Onyshkevych of the sentations as well as an exhibit of the Princeton Research Forum, first vice-presi- NTSh publications. Snacks and refresh- dent, Shevchenko Scientific Society. As ments will be served. Admission: $10. All part of the presentation there will be a are welcome. For more information call video featuring selections from the staging (773) 489-1339, daytime, or (773) 384- of a play by Mr. Tarnawsky as directed 7559, evenings. (and simultaneously filmed) by Montreal- based Gregory Hlady. Mr. Tarnawsky is Monday, December 21 member and co-founder of the New York Group, a member of the Writers’ Union of NEW PALTZ, N.Y.: A concert featuring Ukraine and of the Fiction Collective. Volodymyr Panteleyev, cello; Artur Girsky, Apart from the plays that form “6x0,” he is violin; and Volodymyr Vynnytsky, piano; the author of 12 published collections of will be held at the Mohonk Mountain poetry and three novels. Mr. Tarnawsky House, Lake Mohonk, at 9 p.m. The pro- writes in both Ukrainian and English and gram includes Rakhmaninoff’s Elegiac Trio has numerous translations (from Spanish, for violin, cello and piano and works of German and English; and from Ukrainian Chopin as performed by Mr. Vynnytsky. into English) to his credit as well as arti- For further information call (914) 255- cles on literary themes. The presentation 1000. will be held at the society’s building, 63 Fourth Ave., at 5 p.m. Friday, December 25 WASHINGTON: The Taras Shevchenko VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.: The Rev. Taras School of Ukrainian Studies will hold its Lonchyna will celebrate a traditional annual St. Nicholas play at Westland Ukrainian Catholic liturgy on Christmas EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - The Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble of Middle School, 5511 Massachusetts Ave., Day at 3 p.m. in the chapel of the Church Philadelphia, Pa., seeks a part-time executive director, beginning January 1, 1999. Bethesda, Md., at noon. The “heavenly of the Holy Family. The church is located Position could become full-time. Duties include managing and overseeing all oper- office” will open at 11 a.m. Donations: $3 at the corner of Great Neck Road and First Colonial Road. For more information call ations of the organization including fund-raising, booking performances, market- adults, school children, free. There also will be a book bazaar. For further informa- Olga Cehelska, (757) 496-3560. ing, budgeting, artist relations and working with the artistic director and board of tion call (301) 840-1713. directors. Voloshky is an established 501(c)3 35-member dance ensemble perform- Thursday, December 31 CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich.: The ing approximately 25 shows per season. Candidate should have strong manage- EAST HANOVER, N.J.: The Orden Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus will appear in ment skills, knowledge of grant applications, presenting arts background, budget Khrestonostsiv Plast Fraternity is holding a concert at the Macomb Center for the skills, strong communications skills and experience in long-range planning. Base New Year’s Eve Ball at the Ramada Hotel, Performing Arts, located on M-59 and to benefit the Vovcha Tropa Plast Camp. salary plus commissions. Send resume, references to: James K. Jubinski, Voloshky Garfield, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $23, adults; Music will be by Vodohray. Dinner will be Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, 1558 Carousel Drive, Warminster, PA 18974-1834. and $21, students and seniors; are available at 7:30 p.m., followed by dancing starting by calling Macomb Center Box Office, at 10 p.m. Evening attire. Tickets: $85, (810) 286-2222, or Ukrainian Future Credit includes dinner, ball, and open bar; $50, Union, (810) 757-1980. The program is ball and open bar; $35, ball only (youths sponsored by the Ukrainian Future Credit under 21). For room reservations and tick- Selfreliance UA Federal Credit Union Union. ë‡ÏÓÔÓÏ¥˜ ìÍð‡ªÌÒ¸ÍÓ-ÄÏÂðË͇ÌҸ͇ äð‰ËÚÓ‚‡ ëÔ¥Î͇ ets call the Ramada, Route 10, (973) 386- 734 Sandford Avenue, Newark, NJ 07106 2200 Route 10 West, Parsippany, NJ 07054 Sunday, December 20 5622. Reservations should be made by • Tel. (973) 373-7839 • Fax (973) 373-8812 • • Tel. (973) 451-0200 • Fax (973) 451-0400 • December 19. • http://www.selfreliance.org • NEWARK, N.J.: St. John the Baptist BUSINESS HOURS: Ukrainian Catholic School is holding its JERSEY CITY, N.J.: The Ukrainian Tue & Fri - 12:00 noon to 7:00 PM • Wed & Thurs - 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM • Sat - 9:00 to 12:00 noon • Mon. - Closed annual Christmas concert at St. John’s National Home, 90-96 Fleet St., invites the Church, 719 Sandford Ave., at 1 p.m. All community to its New Year’s Eve dance, to are invited to come and celebrate this be held at 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Music will be by holy and joyous season of Christmas. For Lviviany. Admission: $20 per person. For more information, call the school, (973) additional information and reservations call 373-9359. Mary, (201) 656-7755.

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