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POLISH CITIZEN WITH VALID VISA DENIED ENTRANCE TO U.S. • OSTATKI WITH A TWIST• ZAMOŚĆ EASTER OLSM JAZZ BAND TOURS POLAND • ŚWIĘCONE ESSENTIALS AND BLESSINGS • BASEBALL’S OLDEST LIVING PLAYER “Go quickly and tell His disciples that He has risen from the dead; NEWSMARK Fifth Term Will Be and behold, He is going ahead of you into Galilee, there you will Mikulski’s Last EUROPE THREATENED, SAYS PM.The Ukrainian crisis see Him; behold, I have told you.” — Matthew 28:7 BALTIMORE — U.S. has triggered an unprecedented security threat to contem- Senator Barbara A. Mikulski porary Europe said Poland’s Prime Minister, Ewa Kopacz. (D-Md.) announced she has “We have the greatest security crisis in Europe since the decided not to run for re-elec- Cold War,” she said in an interview with Poland’s TVP. tion. Mikulski, who will com- “To disregard this would be irresponsible,” she added. plete her fi fth term in offi ce in Still, she called for a RUSSIAN AGGRESSION January 2017, says she wants “balanced position,” to to focus the next two years on WORRIES POLES avoid raising the anxiety SEE PAGE 6 working for her constituents of Poles and countries and for the nation. along the Russian border. Kopacz said Poland’s member- “Because every day, I ship of NATO is the country’s guarantee of security. want to To date, Poland has been one of the most vigorous de- wake up fenders of the new Kiev government. thinking “We need to protect our own interests, but at the same Chrystus Zmartwychwstał! Christ has Risen! about you time to fi ght for something that Ukraine is fi ghting for to- — the day. Polish Hymns: little guys “For the fi rst time, blood is actually being shed for the and gals, European Union, or for an attempt at integration into the the water- European Union.” Home of Meaning and Spirit men, au- MIKULSKI. Elect- Kopacz made her remarks after learning Russian tanks by Rev. Dr. Czesław M. Krysa tomobile and military equipment were crossing the Ukrainian border workers, ed Senator in Rector of The Church of St. Casimir and 1987. in violation of the ceasefi re agreed in Minsk in February. Diocesan Worship Director, Buffalo, N.Y. research- ers, small business owners RUSSIA IGNORES RETURN REQUEST. (Polskie Radio) usic and songs are not indif- North Ameri- and families,” Mikulski said. — Poland has asked Russia for a written statement ex- ferent, nor is their selection can, Catholic Mikulski was the fi rst plaining its failure to return the Smolensk plane wreck. The arbitrary. They create person- counterparts. Democratic woman Senator Russian authorities have promised a written response to the Malities and inspire generations. Among the elected in her own right, and question, senior Polish diplomats told the Polish Radio. Think of how the rock musical “Hair” led the faith prefer- was one of only two women tyranny of self-expression. Madonna’s “Like ences, I have Despite repeated requests from Poland, Russia is yet to Senators serving when she a Prayer” dissolved Catholic faith symbols found the fol- hand over the remains of the plane, which crashed, killing took offi ce in 1987. On Janu- into erotic sexual attraction. “Losing my re- lowing to be President Lech Kaczyński and 96 others onboard. ary 5, 2011, she became the ligion” hinted at a generation’s indifference the strongest: The issue was one of the subjects of discussions with longest-serving woman in to organized religion. The list of how songs, 1) solidarity with U.S. Senate history when the Russian deputy minister of foreign affairs, Vladimir and more recently marketing ditties and Su- creation, 2) earth mixing with heaven, 3) re- Titov, during his visit to Warsaw in March. she was sworn in to the per Bowl commercials, form social identity, ligious meaning of food, 3) empathy for the 112th Congress, breaking bond groups, and express desirable values, is downtrodden, 4) hymnic play and, 5) rever- the record previously held MINISTRY TO INVEST IN POLONIAE. The Polish For- unending. ence for ancestors and history. Let’s examine eign Ministry will spend about $13.5 million for coopera- by Senator Margaret Chase Polish hymns construct a world view of some examples. Smith (R-Maine.) tion with the Polish diaspora overseas in 2015. relationships with people, nature, and God. Mikulski has said she “Benefi tting our fellow countrymen abroad and their Working on English adaptations of Polish SOLIDARITY WITH CREATION. I am still shares many things in com- descendants, this call for proposals is an integral part of language faith hymns for 20 years, proves emotionally moved to the core as the Resur- mon with Senator Smith, in the state’s Polish diaspora policy,” said Deputy Minister these hymns are strikingly different from their See “Polish Hymns,” page 8 See “Mikuski,” page 7 Konrad Pawlik. Pawlik said the aim of this scheme is to work with NGOs and Polish diaspora organizations to implement pri- Movie about Polish Fighter Squadron in the Making “Polish orities that help unite the Polish diaspora and Poles from WARSAW (PAP) — A fi lm about the icon- According to daily Rzeczpospolita, the Concentration across the globe around Poland.” ic No. 303 Polish pilots who fought with the fi lm tells the story of three friends who met at Support will go to Polish education in countries such as RAF against the Luftwaffe in World War II, is aviation school in Dęblin, Poland. Together, Camp” Lawsuit Germany, the United States, and others which have a large currently in pre-production. they survived the outbreak of World War II, Dismissed Polish minority. Łukasz Palkowski, whose lastest movie and fl ed to the UK through Romania. WARSAW — A Polish Other benefi ciaries will include media outlets in coun- “Gods” has been both a hit with critics and the Once in Great Britain, they became part of man who tried to sue German tries such as Latvia, Russia, countries of the South Cau- public, will take on directorial duties, while the legendary No. 303 Polish Fighter Squad- PHOTO: BLACK AND WHITE IMAGES IN COLOR IN IMAGES WHITE AND BLACK PHOTO: newspaper Die Welt for using casus, Central Asia and Western Europe, and the United the script has been written ron. the term “Polish concentra- States. by veteran fi lm-maker Jerzy Producer Jacek Samojłowicz is Skolimowski, Ewa Piaskowska currently trying to get funding to get tion camp” has had his law- suit dismissed by a Warsaw BREWING SCHISM? Poland could be the scene of the and James Mc- Manus. the fi lm off the ground. See “Squadron ...,” page 2 court. next traditionalist schism within the Roman Catholic Zbigniew Osewski, whose Church, a leading intellectual on the conservative wing of grandfather died in a World the church writes. War II German concentration Pope Francis is openly departing from the teaching of camp in Iława, had wanted the “Polish pope,” wrote Dominik Zdort in Poland’s daily Die Welt to pay over PLN 1 Rzeczpospolita. million to charitable institu- Pope Francis may be seeking the establishment of a new tions and issue a full apology religion, distinct from Catholicism since John Paul II’s in outlets of the Polish media. teaching was without a doubt within the Catholic tradition, Osewski said he felt per- Zdort wrote. sonally insulted by the news- The traditionalist writer sees the potential for a schism, paper. as “never before has such a large (and growing) group of However, although the hierarchs been openly against the incumbent pope’s chief court concluded that as re- contribution to ideas. As examples of opposition fi gures, gards World War II, the er- Zdort names Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke and the arch- roneous term “Polish concen- bishop of Warsaw, Henryk Hoser. 303 SQUADRON PILOTS - 1940. (l. to r.): F/O Ferić; F/Lt. Kent; F/O Grzeszczak; P/O tration camp” should spark In Pope Francis’s overtures to divorcees or gays, the Radomski; P/O Zumbach; P/O Łokuciewski; F/O Henneberg; Sgt. Rogowski; and Sgt. “opposition and outrage Church has “betrayed John Paul II,” Zdort quotes Arch- Szaposznikow. The 147 Polish pilots who fl ew with the RAF were known for their agility and among all people who know bishop Hoser as saying. bravery. They claimed 201 aircraft shot down, with the 303rd Squadron having the highest history, especially Poles,” the number of kills (126) of all Allied squadrons engaged in the Battle of Britain. See “Lawsuit,” page 7 2 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • APRIL 2015

ALMANAC EASTER MESSAGE / Rev. Charles Jan DiMascola Polish Citizen With Follow us on Valid Visa Denied Facebook or visit us God Always Wins on the internet at: polamjournal.com The Polish people have a proverb for every That is the real message of Easter, because Entrance to U.S. occasion. Some of them are very intense. As it proves that Jesus is who He says He is. by Geraldine Balut Coleman April Q Kwiecieñ I was thinking about Easter, this old proverb The very Son of God, the Messiah, the Sav- CHICAGO — On January 20, 2015, the U.S. Cus- came to mind: “Chłop strzela, Pan Bóg kule ior! That means His promises are valid. That toms and Border Protection (CBP), a division of U.S. “Whether it is nosi,” which means “Man shoots, but God car- means that even on the blackest of nights, Je- Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at O’Hare the beautiful that ries the bullet.” sus will be with us. His promise is good, and International Airport, denied Tomasz Cieslakowski, a brings to our Think about that. The devil and all the en- He will save us. Easter means that we have a Pole from Białystok, who came to the United States to hearts the love of visit family after the death of his sister-in-law, entrance emies of Jesus do their best to destroy Him. future here and now, and forever. Easter means truth and justice, into the U.S. He first They beat Him, crucified Him, and buried that in spite of evil men, Jesus will conquer or whether it is spent 12 hours at “... the United States Him for dead. But in three days, He rises from again and again, and we will rise with Him, truth that teaches the dead, glorified and powerful! Man has shot O’Hare CBP’s de- calls Poland its us how to find the glorified for eternity! the bullet, but God carried it! tention center, then first-class ally and beautiful in nature You may think the devil would get the mes- Evil thought it won. Evil tried to conquer was transferred to friend, but treats and how to love sage after 2000 years! There is even old Polish and destroy. It used every means possible, but the McHenry County it, in eather case proverb for this: “Co głupiemu po rozumie, Poles as second- art does a noble work. It drags out the in the end, God had His way! Adult Correctional class friends.” soul from its everyday shell, and brings What a wonderful lesson for us. Since the kiedy go użyć nie umie?” In other words, Facility in Wood- it under the spell of its own mysterious time of Jesus, the Church has been under at- “What use is wisdom to a fool?” stock, Illinois, where he spent an additional 48 hours, and wonderful power, so that a memory tack, and sometimes, like Good Friday, it I guess there are a lot of slow learners before being sent back to Poland. of this experience stays with the people, looks like evil has won. But history points out working for the devil! While being detained, he was allegedly held with- sustains them in their daily labors, and that God is the one in charge. He is the one di- v v v out access to a phone and language interpreter. He un- refines their minds.” recting the bullet, and Jesus always wins. His The Rev. Charles Jan DiMascola, a fre- derwent a strip search, was placed on suicide watch, — International actress Helena and was administered an unidentified injection. Even- (Modrzejewska) Modjeska (Octo- Church always comes out on top! Let them quent contributor to the Polish American ber 12, 1840 – April 8, 1909) take their best shot. Beat Him, crucify Him, Journal, is pastor of Our Lady of Czestochowa tually, at the airport, the Polish-speaking CBP officer and He always rises from the dead! Parish in Turners Falls, Massachusetts. forced Cieslakowski to sign a Voluntary Visa Cancel- 2 HOLY THURSDAY lation Form, meaning that the United States will reject Wielki Czwartek any future U.S. visa applications. That officer alleg- 2005. Death of Saint John Paul BILINGUAL FOOD-BLESSING PRAYER /Robert Strybel edly told Cieslakowski he was signing a document II, born Karol Wojtyla in Wado- stating he would never be able to enter the United wice, Poland, 84. States again. 3 GOOD FRIDAY Święconka – a Polish Tradition Supreme! Cieslakowski mentioned that, when he was inter- Wielki Pi¹tek viewed at the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw about the rea- Deszcz w Wielki Pi¹tek, The blessing of Easter food on Holy Satur- Chryste, życie i Zmartwychwstanie nasze, sons for his visit and how long he would be in the zape³nia ka¿dy k¹tek day and the sharing of blessed eggs after Easter pobłogosław te jajka, znak nowego życia, U.S., the questions were all answered satisfactorily, Rain on Good Friday, morning Mass rank among the most popular abyśmy dzieląc się nimi w gronie rodziny mo- and his visit to the U.S. was approved. However, a brings a good harvest Paschal traditions both in Poland and Polonia. gli się także wzajemnie dzielić radością tego, 4 HOLY SATURDAY U.S. Customs agent revoked that approval after ques- The baskets contain a sampling of traditional że jesteś z nami. Daj nam wszystkim dojść tioning Cieslakowski about his round-trip four-month Wielka Sobota is associated Easter fare and usually include some or all of do wiecznej uczty Twojej, tam, gdzie żyjesz i by most Poles with the traditon- plane ticket and the length of his stay. He was ques- al blessing of Easter food. After the following: hard-cooked eggs (colored or królujesz na wieki wieków. Amen. tioned by a Polish-speaking agent, but felt intimidated v v v the blessing, it is customary to plain), sausage and other meats, bread, cheese, into signing the “Voluntary Visa Cancellation” form. stop and say a prayer at the tab- Easter cakes, an Easter lamb (made of butter, Lord Jesus Christ, who the day before your Cieslakowski thinks his Polish passport was stamped leau of Christ’s Tomb. sugar or non-edible material), salt & pepper, passion and death told your disciples to pre- “Visa Cancelled with Prejudice” is because he is an 5 EASTER SUNDAY horseradish, and possibly also vinegar, pare the paschal supper, we implore You to let established contractor, owning his own company in Wielkanoc When the priest arrives for the blessing, us in faith experience your presence amongst Białystok. The CBP officer decided to not grant entry, Chrystus Zmartwychwstał! the linen or lace napkins covering the baskets us during the festive repast that we might re- because this agent made the decision that Cieslakows- Alleluja! should be removed. He begins with the Sign joice at taking part in Your life and Resurrec- 6 DYNGUS DAY ki was in the U.S. to work in the construction industry. of the Cross and then proceeds with a special tion. This was despite the fact that he was here to visit fam- Lany Poniedziałek prayer. If your priest is unfamiliar with it, both Living Bread, who gives life to the world 12 1943. The Nazi regime announc- ily in Arlington Heights, all of whom are U.S. citizens. es that the bodies of 4,150 Polish the Polish and English version is presented in Holy Communion, bless this bread and all This incident highlights an issue that Polish Ameri- officers, bound and shot in the presented below in both Polish and English: holiday baked goods in memory of the bread cans continually discuss among themselves: the Visa back of their heads, has been v v v with which You fed people listening to You in Waiver Bill. Many Polish Americans are tired of hear- discovered in a mass grave in Panie Jezu Chryste, Ty w dzień przed męką the desert and which You prepared for Your ing and reading that the United States calls Poland its the Katyn Forest, near Smo- i śmiercią kazałeś uczniom przygotować disciples after Your Resurrection. Bless also first-class ally and friend, but treats Poles as second- lensk, Russia. paschalną wieczerzę, prosimy Cię, daj nam our salt that it may protect us from corruption. class friends. Anyone interested in expressing their 13 1909. Birth of Stanislaw Ulan, z wiarą przeżywać Twoja obecność między Lamb of God, who has conquered evil and Polish American mathematician opinion on this issue should contact their representa- nami podczas świątecznego posiłku, abyśmy cleansed the world of sin, bless this meat and tives in Congress. who assisted in the develop- mogli się radować z udziału w Twoim życiu i sausage and all the holiday fare we will con- ment of the hydrogen bomb. Zmartwychwstaniu. sume in memory of the Paschal Lamb and the 18 1025. Coronation of Bolesław I Chlebie żywy, który w Komunii dajesz food of which you partook with your Apostles Squadron Chrobry życie światu, pobłogosław ten chleb i wszel- at the Last supper. Bless also our salt that it continued from cover 19 1943. Warsaw Ghetto Upris- The squadron was famous among the Allies and the begins. kie świąteczne pieczywo na pamiątkę chleba, may protect us from corruption. ing Nazi Luftwaffe for the agility and bravery of its pilots, 20 1978. Krystyna Chojnowska- którym nakarmiłeś lud słuchający Ciebie na Lord Jesus Christ, our life and Resurrec- Liskiewicz, born in Warsaw, pustkowiu, a po swym Zmartwychwstaniu tion, bless these eggs, the sign of new life, so and it ultimately shot down more enemy planes than becomes the first woman to sail przygotowałeś dla swoich uczniów. that when we share them with our families we any other formation. around the world alone. Baranku Boży, który zwyciężyłeś zło i could also mutually share the joy that You are One member of the 303rd, Canadian-born John A. 23 ST. ADALBERT obmyłeś świat z grzechów, pobłogosław to with us. 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THE EXTINCTION OF THE POLISH COMMUNITY IN AMERICA

More people than ever before in History identify as Polish in the United States, while the Polish community in America seems headed for extinction!

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OUR FRATERNALS / Dorothy Wieczerzak   Tego dnia Chrystus I Already Have Insurance, zmartwychwsta³, Weso³ego Alleluja! Alleluja, Alleluja! Happy Easter So Why Do I Need the ASOP or PBA? WALTER J. BURACZYK REGINA WNUKOWSKI Most Americans are generous some the following: the House of God? Going one step Philadelphia Philadelphia and support a variety of charities • Pope John Paul II further, you can become a benefac-  and organizations. When catas- Cultural Center tor for your parish by purchasing an  trophes occur — whether natural • American Center for insurance policy from a fraternal (fl oods or earthquakes) or man- Polish Culture benefi t society like the Polish Bene- made (oil spills or pollutants) — • The Kosciuszko Foundation fi cial Association or the Association Americans immediately gather and • Polish American Congress of the Sons of Poland. You may pur-  raise funds to assist their fellow • Polish American Journal chase a policy that remains as paid  man. As you drive through neigh- Through funds raised, some fra- up but the benefi ciary is your parish, Wyśpiewujemy radosne borhoods, you may see bags fi lled ternals give material and fi nancial and for that reason it is considered Happy Easter! support to many institutions in Po- “Alleluja” i wychwalamy with household goods and clothing a donation and permits your premi- land that care for orphans, children Pana za wielkie dzie³a, labeled for veterans or organizations um payments to be tax deductions. JEAN JOKA that raise funds for research to help with special needs, young mothers które dla nas zdzia³a³. This plan differs from other plans in Philadelphia cure a variety of illnesses. This has without families or the homeless. that you cannot change your benefi - been the American way of life for For one individual or family, the  HELEN NOWAKOWSKI ciary. But in this way, your Parish Philadelphia generations. support of so many needy institu- Those with a Polish heritage tions is impossible. But as an in- becomes a part of your estate and  have additional organizations that sured member of a fraternal benefi t your donation will help defray the are in desperate need of support. As society you will be a part of our gen- expense of maintenance. a fraternal benefi t society, most of erosity. For an application or more infor- our organizations have a bond with When you attend Mass, do you mation, visit our websites at www.  the Polish ethnic community and listen to the pleas of your parish to polishbenefi cialassoc.com or www. Weso³ego Alleluja! within that community we support help defray the costs of maintaining sonsofpoland.org. Happy Easter ST. HEDWIG’S CHURCH  Chester, Pennsylvania  Weso³ego Alleluja!  Weso³ego Alleluja, Polonia! Celebrating Polish Christ Has Risen! Weso³ego Alleluja! Weso³ego Alleluja! 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INTERNATIONAL Trans-Atlantic Unity is Meeting Point Putin’s Antics Put Europe, Poland on the Alert RUSSIA MOVES NUCLEAR-CAPA- As Russia began the military exercis- CRUISE MISSILES ON SHOPPING BLE MISSILES TO POLAND’S DOOR- es, Kopacz said “Russia is making these LIST. Poland may arm itself with cruise STEP. (InsidePoland.com) The Russian kinds of gestures on the eve of the next missiles, said Minister of Defense To- military began training maneuvers the EU summit, to gain a degree of infl uence masz Siemoniak in an interview with week of March 8, which included mo- on the decisions of the European Council Polish Radio. bilization of its northern fl eet, compris- regarding sanctions.” The long-range missiles would be ing some 40,000 troops, almost 60 naval She added: “We’ve found heightened part of the armory of a number of forth- vehicles, and more than 100 aircraft. activity in the Baltic Sea and in Baltic coming submarines. Nuclear capable bombers were moved to airspace but there is no reason yet to “We are preparing for the introduction Crimea, and the Russian navy last night sound the alarm.” of submarines of a new kind,” Siemoniak carried out “search and destroy” exercis- Speaking at a press conference on said. “We want them to be equipped with es in the Black Sea. March 18, Poland’s president, Bronisław cruise missiles.” WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Barack Obama It is the second time in just three Komorowski, said there had been a “fun- Although the schedule foresees three and European Council President Donald Tusk held an months that the Iskander missiles, ca- damental change” in Russian military submarines over a 15-year-period, the Oval Offi ce meeting, March 9, to discuss the situations in pable of delivering conventional or nu- doctrine. minister said “we want to start the [mis- Ukraine, Syria, and Libya. clear warheads over 500km, have been “In my opinion, there has been a clear sile] procedure this year.” Tusk, a former prime minister of Poland, took over as stationed in Kaliningrad. In December shift towards a confrontational attitude in president of the European Council in September — re- 2014, they were also stationed in the relation to the Western world,” he said. NATO TO HOLD EXERCISES IN PO- placing Herman Van Rompuy and becoming the fi rst East region for “exercises,” but were later Komorowski said the correct response LAND. Poland’s Minister of Defense European to hold one of the bloc’s most senior positions. pulled back. should be to “further strengthen the unity Siemoniak confi rmed that about 5,000 Tusk stressed that the United States and the EU must Norway is carrying out its own naval of the Western world and its own defense NATO soldiers are set to take part in US- demonstrate unity, as a volatile ceasefi re hangs in the bal- exercises in the same area as part of Rus- capabilities.” led exercises in Poland in June. ance in Ukraine. He said current sanctions against Russia sia’s northern fl eet, and the United States “Germans, Dutch, Norwegians, Poles must be maintained, and more may be in order. is holding joint exercises with Estonia, U.S. GIFTS ARMY SURPLUS. The and Czechs will be participate [in the ex- “When we are united, we will be able to put a stop to Latvia and Lithuania in the Baltic. United States has gifted surplus military ercises],” he said. the aggressive policy of Russia against her neighbors,” A Kremlin spokesman told Russian gear to Poland’s Army. The consignment The soldiers are training for NATO’s said Tusk. news agency TASS that: “This is an ab- of military equipment includes forty-fi ve high-readiness “Spearhead Force,” Obama said the United States is “committed to making solutely regular process of the armed armored All-Terrain Vehicles, manufac- which was presented at the NATO sum- sure that we uphold the basic principles of sovereignty forces’ operation, and of the prepara- tured by Oshkosh Defense about fi ve mit in Newport, Wales, in September and territorial integrity that have been threatened by Rus- tion and development of Russia’s armed years ago, and used during the U.S. mis- 2014. sian aggression.” forces.” sion in Afghanistan. “I think this is a very clear signal that The two leaders also discussed jihadist threats, and However, Russia’s deputy foreign The vehicles are worth about $7.5 NATO is taking its decisions and com- violent extremism spreading in Africa. minister Alexey Meshkov, hinted that million. mitments made at Newport seriously,” “Although these are three different — very different the exercises were a reaction to Western “In the short term, the equipment will Siemoniak said. — challenges, they have a common denominator,” said maneuvers. be used in exercises, military training, Tusk. “It’s a need, maybe greater than ever before, a need Mr Meshkov said: “Russia is deeply and when necessary, in combat,” said TROOPS TO TRAIN IN UKRAINE. for unity of Europe and the United States.” concerned about the growing number of Gen. Lech Majewski, General Com- Poland will send troops to Ukraine to “We must help because we cannot have a failed state NATO drills near our borders. It is espe- mander of the Armed Forces of the Re- assist in training the Army there. Minis- run by warlords and anarchy — sitting in anarchy just cially surprising that this is happening in public of Poland. try of Defense adviser Boguslaw Pacek 100 miles off the southern coast of Europe,” said Tusk, north-eastern Europe, which is the most For its part, Poland has initiated un- said Poland will send Army trainers referring to Libya. stable region not only on our continent, precedented billions on military spend- to Ukraine to “support the training of — Compiled from RFE, but also maybe in the whole world. ing in order to overhaul its forces, since Ukrainian non-commissioned offi cers,” Reuters, and The New York Times “Such NATO actions lead to destabili- peace in Europe is today not a given. The in addition to the training of Ukrainian escalation of tensions with Russia since zation of the situation and increasing ten- offi cers, which was initiated earlier. DID YOU KNOW? Traditional Polish Easter plants in- its annexation of Ukraine’s Crimean pen- sions in north-eastern Europe,” Polish military instructors will train clude pussy willows (“bazie” or “kotki”), boxwood insula and ensuing role in the crisis in Ahead of the Russian military ex- their Ukrainian counterparts in military (“bukszpan”), a small-leafed evergreen used for decorat- Eastern Ukraine has sounded the alarm ercises, Poland’s prime minister, Ewa bases near the Ukrainian cities of Kiev ing Easter baskets, cranberry leaves (used for garlands in Poland and in other countries that suf- Kopacz, warned that Europe was facing and Lvow. The United Kingdom has said rimming the “święconka” table), and such springs fl ow- fered under Moscow’s tyranny during its “greatest security crisis since the Cold it would send seventy-fi ve Army trainers ers as daffodils, hyacinths, tulips, and forsythia. War.” the Cold War. to the embattled country as well. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL FOUNDATION

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Box 198, Bowmansville, NY 14026 POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • APRIL 2015 www.polamjournal.com 7 Mikulski: Grew up in East Baltimore Siberian Society Commemorates 75 Years continued from cover and community in forming the per- PIŁKA DARIUSZ PHOTO: cluding a strong belief in constituent son she became: service. “Growing up in East Baltimore On March 17, 2012, she sur- was growing up in an urban vil- passed Rep. Edith Nourse Rogers lage where people lived, worked, as the longest-serving woman in shopped and worshipped. But it’s the U.S. Congress. In 1976, she was not about what we did; it’s about elected to the U.S. House of Repre- what we believed. sentatives as the Congresswoman “It’s the values I learned from from Maryland’s third district. my family — my mother and fa- Mikulski holds many other ther, from my church – the nuns “firsts,” including being the first and priests, and from the people in Chairwoman of the Senate Appro- the neighborhoods themselves. It’s priations Committee, a post she where I learned about patriotism, took on December 20, 2012. the love of this country, and that Mikulski was born and raised you have to fight for and protect the in the Highlandtown neighborhood freedom and opportunity it gives. of East Baltimore, the eldest of the Where I learned about neighbor three daughters of Christine Eleanor helping neighbor through the genu- and William Mikulski. Her parents ine gestures and actions of people were both of Polish descent; her who were looking out for one an- immigrant great-grandparents had other every day and in every way. SURVIVORS OF SIBERIAN DEPORTATION, along with family and friends, gathered to commemorate the owned a bakery in Baltimore. Dur- Where I learned that we are all in 75th anniversary of the mass deportation of Poles to Siberia from 1940–1941. They met on February 22 at ing her high school years at the In- this together as we witnessed young White Eagle Banquets, Chicago. stitute of Notre Dame, she worked men and women go off to protect In early February 1940, the mass deportations of Poles to Siberia began. Historical estimates say that in in her parents’ grocery store, de- their country and helped care for the the years 1940-1941 nearly two million Polish citizens were taken by the Soviets into Russia’s most desolate livering groceries to elderly neigh- families they hoped to come home regions. Among them were approximately 140,000 children. These exiled Poles were doomed to starvation, bors who were unable to leave their to,” she said. disease, humiliation, and slave labor. They felled forests or worked in mines. Many did not survive; more than homes. She thanked the people of Mary- half died of disease and starvation. In making the announcement, land, who she said “honored me In 1942, those that survived received a glimmer of hope for freedom. From Spring 1942 to November 1943, Mikulski credited her family, faith, with your confidence and trust.” through the efforts of Polish Army General Władysław Anders, approximately 115,000 Poles, including 18,000 children, left the Soviet Russia for Iraq, Persia (Iran), and Palestine. After World War II, these displaced Poles immigrated to the United States, New Zealand, Mexico, Canada, and Great Britain. A few chose to remain in Lawsuit: dismissed by a Warsaw court the Soviet Union. continued from cover Meanwhile, conservative oppo- According to Eugene Chmielowski, president of the Siberian Society of the USA, the main reason for this lawsuit had to be dismissed as the sition party Law and Justice wants reunion was for “speaking the truth about our tragedy among strangers and sadly, among their own.” A special term was not directed at the com- a law to be passed that makes it a musical memorial tribute, organized by Barbara Ciepiela and Harcerstwo (Polish Scouting), was presented. plainant. crime to use the term “Polish con- This year’s Master of Ceremonies was Barbara Kożuchowska. Osewski is now obliged to pay centration camp” in the context of —Geraldine Balut Coleman court costs, although he has said he German Nazi World War II intern- will appeal against the ruling. ment sites. NOTED / Geraldine Balut Coleman The use of the term “Polish con- Lawyers representing the paper centration camp” by international claimed that the term had been used media outlets has inspired countless to denote geographical location, and CHICAGO — Congratulations to National Endowment for the Arts; Museum of America, for receiving complaints in recent years, prompt- not responsibility for running the Sergiusz Zgrzebski, anchor and re- and to Adrian Prawica and Rafał the 2014 Rev. Joseph V. Swastek ing some news agencies to change camp. porter for WPVN POLVISION TV, Muskała, directors and producers Prize from the Polish American their style guidelines. for being appointed a Bensenville of the award winning film “Fourth Historical Association. His article, In 2007, following a Polish re- DID YOU KNOW? The “paschał” is Community Public Library Trust- Partition - Chicago’s Polish Immi- “The Real-Life Story Behind ‘Call quest, the World Heritage Commit- the tall candle that burns at the altar ee; to Ewa Koch for being elected grants at the Dawn of the 20th Cen- Northside 777’: The Crime, the tee attempted to clarify the matter during Mass from Easter until Pen- president of the Polish Teachers As- tury,” on PBS WTTW-TV, Ch. 11. Conviction, and the Search for Jus- by listing the Auschwitz death camp tecost. It is lighted from the blessed sociation of North America; to the Special kudos to Leonard Kur- tice,” was selected as the best article as a “German Nazi Concentration flames of a sloeberry fire that burns Lira Ensemble for receiving the dek, former Music, Records, and published in Polish American Stud- and Extermination Camp.” in parishes on Holy Saturday. Challenge America Grant from the Rare Books Archivist of The Polish ies, Vol.1, No.2 (Autumn 2013). 8 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • APRIL 2015

RELIGION / Benjamin Fiore, S.J. Polish Hymns: Home of Meaning and Spirit continued from cover rection Sunrise procession hymn declares: Senator Supports “Jesus blossomed forth as a beauteous flower” (jako śliczny kwiat zakwitał—from—Wesoły nam dzień dziś nastał). Jesus’ victory is compared to a Abortion to the End flower bursting from the darkness of death and win- Longtime serving senator Barbara Communist take-over of Czechoslova- ter. Proverbs call sweet scents, joyous. The profuse Mikulski (D-MD) recently announced kia, Fr. Toufar and some parishioners and plentiful use of flowers and vibrant greenery at her intention not to seek reelection said they saw the cross on the altar of the Lord’s devotional Tomb of Holy Saturday and in 2016. Shortly after that announce- the church move from one side to an- Easter in PolAm Churches reflects this verdant, resil- ment she joined two other senators other several times. The event came to ient, joy and hope. At this vigil of the Lord’s burial, (Patty Murray, D-WA and Barbara be known as the Cihost miracle. The the words persuade not only the angels, but also the Boxer, D-CA) to sponsor legislation Soviet-dominated government tried to sun and moon, to pour forth abundant tears rather that would give free abortion inducing make Fr. Toufar say that he moved the than dew (“Weep all you angels”—Płaczcie anieli). drugs and birth control to women on cross himself. When he refused he was Flowers, plants, trees, and lush vegetation all ex- public assistance and to expand “pre- beaten by the police and was unable to press a divine presence or solicitude on earth. Eu- ventative services” across the coun- speak, sit or walk. He died two months charist is likened to “the tree of life, blooming with AT THE POPE’S VATICAN RESIDENCE in 2001, try. The proposed bill, “21st Century later. Despite government measures virtue” to angel bread, and to a fountain” (Bądźże the author presents a copy of his doctoral disser- Women’s Health Act,” would spur the to suppress the account, news of the pozdrowiona). In a Marian hymn, “hills and valleys tation to St. John Paul II. The work examines the study of abortion access in the U.S. and miracle spread and Fr. Toufar became (meadows) sing her praises, bless the Mother of our cultural values and Christian beliefs of the blessed provide training for nurses specializing an icon for the years of violent collec- Savior, fountains and all crystal waters.” (Chwalcie Easter Meal in Polish tradition with a concentration in women’s health, as well as mandate tivization. łąki umajone, gory, doliny zielone) reflects this iden- on blessing prayers (14th century to the present) that all hospitals provide free “emer- tification of a sainted person with the environment. from the former pope’s home, the Archdiocese of gency contraception” pills to rape BISHOP ZUBIK IN COURT AGAIN. As heavenly Queen, she is also crowned with, or Kraków. victims. These medicines are already The federal appeals court reversed likened to a most beautiful flower, the rose of the for the deceased. covered by the Affordable Care Act lower-court victories of Bishop Da- spirit, and fragrant lily (“Take our hopes and tie them and so-called emergency contraception vid A. Zubik’s Pittsburgh Diocese and up as roses”—Zawitaj Królowo/Matko Różańca HYMNIC PLAY is the fruit of persevering through really works by aborting the fertilized other plaintiffs who argued that the Świętego, “All Sing to the Queen of the Angels, take shared compassion in suffering. Polish spiritual re- egg in the mother’s womb. The study mandate for providing birth control roses and weave her a crown”—Królowej Anielskiej silience and a “neither give up hope nor the struggle” of abortion access would focus on re- and abortificient drugs in all medical Śpiewajmy) surfaces most delightfully in the resonant “Alleluia” stricted access to abortion under state insurance plans obtained under the Af- The same is true of the Sacred Heart hymn, “From refrains and melodies of Easter hymns, particularly, laws. These programs of questionable fordable Care Act was an undue bur- earth’s deep yearnings,” (Z tej biednej ziemi) and the “Praise the Lord, King of Creation”(Wysławiajmy morality stand alongside other provi- den. Appellate Judge Marjorie O. Ren- beloved kolęda refrain, “Hay of the meadow”-the “O Chrysta Pana). Such rhythmic play extends itself in sions in the bill which would actually dell rejected the claim that providing siano, siano” of Śliczna Panienka). God is encoun- Easter practices like tapping children with blessed benefit both women and children. The abortifacient drugs and birth control tered in the hay: earthly spirituality. Nature is a place palms, egg cracking games, and Dyngus Day’s water Democratic sponsors of the bill hail violates the diocese’s and other plain- to encounter the Creator and divinized persons. sprinkling. it as progressive and empowering for tiffs’ rights. She argued that providing Ritual play is also interpersonal worship, not for- EARTH MIXING WITH HEAVEN emerges vividly eign to Polish churches and domestic (family) liturgy. women and abortion advocates ex- the coverage is done not by them but in the carol, “Earth and heaven are one in Bethle- Mutual wishes of joy and loving embraces accompa- pressed pleasure over it. by a contracted third party. The Uni- hem” (moc truchleje, Pan niebiosów obnażony…ma ny food sharing rituals and toasting at Easter, Christ- versity of Notre Dame, on the other granice nieskończony—Bóg się rodzi) and the Eu- mas, weddings, the harvest, and when welcoming POLISH MISSIONARY ACCEPTS hand, whose case was rejected at first, charistic hymn for the procession of Corpus Christi, special guests. Similar emotions emerge in myriad BISHOP’S MITRE. Divine Word was informed that the decision was “God now walks among us”—Zróbcie Mu miejsce, Polish carols. A classmate, who for the first time Missionary Fr. Jozef Roszynski has overturned by the appeals judge. This Pan idzie z nieba. The linguistic dynamism of the attended a blessed Easter Meal, remarked, “There served in Papua New Guinea in the diversity of decisions is expected to carol is tempered by a personal closeness to the “ce- were more alleluias sung at this table than at the Vati- South Pacific since 1992, three years bring these cases before the Supreme lestial Lord” reverently adored on bended knee, with can’s Easter Vigil!” For this reason, no fully, tradi- after his ordination. The 42-year-old Court for a final resolution. bowed head. Many find it difficult… this mutual, tional Polish celebration takes place without music, native of Nidzica, Poland, was ap- non-exclusive blend of glorious majesty with pro- dancing, and singing. This hymnody combined with pointed by Pope Francis to be Bishop POLISH STAMP HONORS JAILED found familiarity. Poles walk side-by-side with the wafting incense, joyful bells, and water sprinkling of the Diocese of Wewak, the largest CANADIAN PRO-LIFE ACTIVIST . Lord they adore kneeling with heads bowed. from the comically named “brooms” (kropidła), has diocese in Papua New Guinea with Jacek Kotula is the designer of a 2.20 45 parishes and 37 priests. During his RELIGIOUS MEANING OF FOOD is uniquely the potential to make the North American Mass a Zloty stamp issued by the Polish Postal little less boring. years of service as a priest in the dio- Service (persons can have stamps is- found in one of Catholicism’s few Eucharistic cese, he has helped it steer through a sued for a fee) which depicts the face Christmas carols, the last verse affirming: “Lord, REVERENCE FOR ANCESTORS AND HISTORY financial crisis, and dealt with issues of Mary Wagner. He expects to use the once again you come into our midst… Once with is a value Poles share with many Latino and Asian of dysfunctional priests and parishes stamps on letters to the prison where shepherds in a stable, now we kneel at your table immigrants. Songs of mourning unite the sorrow of without priests. Helping deal with al- Mary Wagner is being held in Canada. breaking heaven’s bread.” (Wśród nocnej ciszy). Yet family survivors with the Lord and his Mother. Par- cohol addition prevalent among some Polish Bishops have declared their again, Christmas has Eucharistic overtones: “God ticularly evident in the verse: “Jesus, Shepherd of the of the indigenous tribes in his diocese support for her and Pro-Life groups is present in human flesh, a bountiful food for hu- faithful, grant to them your rest eternal” and in the will be a particular challenge for him. in Poland and Polish-Canadian Pro- manity. He feeds with his Body and gives to drink final verse of the Polish version of the Salve Regina, of his Blood; He desires to lift us up with his chosen “O Jézu, Jézu, Jezu, Jézu my only (unsurpassed) CONCERT TO HONOR POPE Life groups have taken up her cause and have been behind demonstrations ones”—Ach witajże pożądana perło. love.” (Witaj Królowo Nieba). FRANCIS AND STS. JOHN XXIII A modern Eucharistic hymn relates the axiom of Planting of flowers, lighting candles, and main- AND JOHN PAUL II. As printed in outside her prison, where she is held for talking to women trying to en- the activist and social justice: St. Albert Chmielows- taining graves express sentiments similar to those last month’s PAJ, “A Celebration of ki of Kraków (St. John Paul II’s favorite), “God, experienced at the Holy Saturday Vigil at the Lord’s Peace Through Music” will be a spe- ter abortion clinics in Toronto. Mary Wagner, on a trip to Poland before her you’re good as bread” (Panie, dobry jak chleb). This Tomb: prayer, sorrow, hope, intimacy, perseverance, cial televised concert to air in early same hymn considers all bread as global communion and resilience. Moreover, many historical religious April (check local listings) on pub- current incarceration, met with Polish bishops and with Hamilton, Ontario’s and table with those who hunger for God. Cyprian and community commemorations, especially those lic TV. The broadcast will feature the Norwid captures similar passionate reverence for of the last violent century—wars and camps initiated 2014 concert directed by Maestro Gil- retired bishop Matthew Ustrzycki. She lamented the silence of the Canadian all bread in verse, which has become proverbial: “I by aggressive and vicious neighbors—have hymnic bert Levine and featuring the Krakow yearn for the country, where a slice of bread that falls equivalents. Among these, from generations of Poles Philharmonic Choir, the Orchestra of bishops on her cause. to the earth is raised and kissed as a gift of heaven.” evacuated by force to concentration camps of Rus- St. Luke’s and the Washington Choral Hymns even forge a motherly connection to the Eu- sia’s Siberia are: “God, you shielded Poland (Boże Arts Society. The concert is a produc- ARCHBISHOP WENSKI SPEAKS IN SUPPORT OF SOCIAL JUSTICE. charistic bread, singing “Praised be Jesus, Son of coś Polskę), the national anthem “Poland is not yet tion of the Pax Per Musicam Founda- Mary. You are truly God in this mystery” (literally: Archbishop Thomas Wenski, of the lost”, “O God of the heavens” (O Panie, któryś jest tion and Georgetown University in “host”)—Bądźże pozdrowiona. Miami Archdiocese, reminded Catho- na niebie), or the Solidarity era chant, “So that Po- association with WETA Washington land, may be Poland.” D.C. lics to continue to be involved in is- EMPATHY FOR THE DOWNTRODDEN surfaces sues of world hunger, human rights, in lyrics highlighted during the Easter morning Res- Spirituality celebrated in the hymnic tradition CZECH PRIEST’S DEATH COM- peace building, and justice promotion. urrection proclamation: “He showed compassion to is acted out in family practices and celebrations at MEMORATED. 65 years after his ex- He went on to say, “The earth is our the lowly” (Wesoły nam dzień dziś nastał). The cry- home and in the wider community. Songs, for each ecution by the then-communist gov- only highway to heaven, and we have ing and tears of the Infant Jesus are celebrated and generation, are not innocuous or indifferent. They ernment of Czechoslovakia, Fr. Josef to maintain it. As Catholics we are accepted in heart-rending words of many a Christmas express, form and inform a worldview and collective Toufar was remembered in a Mass in concerned about ecology, both natu- carol: “Close your tear drenched eyelids” (Lulajże personality of a familiar, accepting, and understand- his former parish of Cihost. Dominik ral ecology and also human ecology..” Jezuniu or Jezus Malusienki). Tears and fear troubles ing place called home. Cardinal Duka, archbishop of Prague, He associated his message with that are not foreign to those led by faith. The most well The Polish hymn as the nation’s catechism or presided at the Mass. Fr. Tomas Pe- of Pope Francis as he called to avoid known Marian hymn petitions Mary as caretaker of Gospel set to music presents hymnic play as an en- tracek, historian and postulator for “the globalization of indifference” and the baptized, “Save us from the fears inside us…that joyable alternative to German didactic exhortations; Fr. Fiala’s cause for canonization, ex- the tendency, especially in the debate we may not wander (aimlessly)”—Serdeczna Matko. intimate compassion and shared suffering, verses plained what led to Fr. Toufar”s death. on immigration reform, “to blame the However, throughout the Bitter Laments (Gorzkie Anglo positivistic “sway”; a divine and human, In Advent of 1949, shortly after the victim” rather than help him. Żale), nowhere as intensely as in the “Dialogue with “green” interconnection, as opposed to individualis- the Sorrowful Mother” are tears stunning examples tic hymns extolling “me” or “I”; spiritualized food MODLITWY of mutuality in empathy for the suffering. The faith- as communion, to lilting conceptual generalizations; ful ask for the privilege to share in the pain of Jesus’ and heartfelt remembrance of the deceased, verses schmaltzy, fleeting, sentimental tones. PUBLICATION OF PRAYERS. The Polish American Journal gladly accepts prayers ads for publication. They wounds, and the violence of his mother’s mournful must be received by the 10th of each month, prior to the month of publication, and must be pre-paid at the grief: “Let me cry with you.” Tears and empathetic Perhaps the Polish American Liturgical Center cost of $15.00 each, which can be paid by check or charge. If you have any questions regarding this policy, at Orchard Lake, Mich. could more intentionally please call 1 (800) 422-1275 or (716) 312-8088. expression are authentic, natural means by which people identify and carry other’s burdens. Christmas propagate English adaptations as Polonia’s gift to the A PRAYER FOR THE SOULS IN PURGATORY. In gratitude for favor received. O gentle Heart of Jesus, ever Eve’s Vigil Supper (Wigilia) and Easter’s Blessed U.S. Catholic Church. present in the Blessed Sacrament, ever consumed with burning love for the poor captive souls in Purgatory, have mercy on them. Be not severe in Your judgments, but let some drops of Your Precious Blood fall upon Breakfast (Święcone) find origins and present day Editor’s note: Rather than slavish or literal trans- the devouring flames. And, Merciful Savior, send Your angels to conduct them to a place of refreshment, practices inclusive of the wanderer, homeless, and lations, the author has chosen to quote his own Eng- light and peace. Amen. E.A.M. homebound, not to omit, a loving, active reverence lish adaptations of the selected Polish hymns. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • APRIL 2015 www.polamjournal.com 9 THIS PAGE SPONSORED BY POLISH CHILDREN’S HEARTLINE (a non-profit corporation, State of New Jersey)begins its 30th year of helping children. An all volunteer non-profit organiza- tion receiving generous donations from Polonia and American supporters makes it possible for over 2000 Polish children to be treated annually by cardiac surgeons and physicians in hospitals in Poland. 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HAPPENINGS: CHICAGO STYLE / Geraldine Balut Coleman Chicago Society’s Śledź Party, Community Honors Pulaski, and Chopin’s Birthday festivities began with Joseph PARTYKA ARTUR PHOTO: A. Drobot, Jr., President of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (PRCUA) and Chairman of the Board of the PMA, singing the Polish and USA national anthems. The Most Rev. Andrew P. Wypych, Auxiliary Bishop of

PHOTO: GERALDINE BALUT COLEMAN the Archdiocese of Chicago, gave the invocation. Irena Moskal Del Giudice, president of the PAC-Ill., welcomed guests. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the PAC- Ill.’s annual awards named in honor of Casimir Pulaski and given to those who support, contribute, and Chicago Society pageant participants. promote Polonia causes. The masters 205th Birthday celebrants at Grant Park. CHICAGO — As many cele- COLEMAN BALUT GERALDINE PHOTO: White and Red brated Shrove Tuesday, the conclu- Ball (Bal Ama- sion of Carnival, here in Chicago, rantowy) and its a “Śledź” (Herring) Party was in presentation of progress. The Chicago Society (CS) new débutantes. of the Polish National Alliance, with The black-tie gala Thaddeus Makarewicz, CS Presi- was held at the dent, acting as master of ceremo- Hilton Chicago. nies, hosted a party filled withśledź, Mary Sendra musical merriment, cocktails, a Pol- Anselmo, presi- ish-style dinner, a traditional Chi- dent of the Le- cago Society pageant, and loads of gion, welcomed wonderful pączki. On February 17, its guests, and Ball another one of those wintry Chicago Chair Lori Hil- evenings, 85 guests ventured out to son Cioromski the White Eagle Banquets in Niles, introduced Bog- Illinois, for a very festive evening. dan Chmielews- Some who were there had never at- ki, president and PHOTO: ANDRZEJ BARANIAK tended such a party, or even known CEO of the Polish PAC-IL Pulaski Day awardees. that this tradition exists. & Slavic Federal (l. to r.): Kot, Kaminski, Drobot, Kapuścińska, Drobot, Śledź has come down through the Cello Sonata as “intelligent and Credit Union as and Ambassador Schnepf. of ceremonies centuries, as Poles have always tak- reflective.” this year’s master of ceremonies. The of this event en their religion and the season of cavalry,” and Revolutionary War Then, on Sunday afternoon, evening was filled music performed were Margaret Ptaszyńska, editor Lent seriously. With equal dedica- hero. The official setting for this March 1, well over 100 Chopin mu- by the Anthony Kawalkowski Or- of Radio 1030 AM, and L. Steven tion, they have indulged themselves celebration is the Polish Museum sic lovers, braving the cold Lake chestra and dancing of the tradition- Rakowski, past-president of the in the happy time of Karnawał of America (PMA). This year, the Michigan weather and wind, met at al Polonez by 12 members of the Advocates Society, an association (Carnival) commencing with the Pulaski Day celebration began with the future site of the Chopin Garden Legion and their partners. Fourteen of Polish American attorneys. feast of St. Sylvester (December 31) welcoming remarks by Małgorzata in Grant Park to celebrate. Follow- past débutantes,“Girls in Red,” and The first award recipient was and ending on Ash Wednesday. The Kot, Managing Director of the ing the singing of birthday greetings their partners performed the lively Charlie Wojciechowski, reporter merriment gains momentum from PMA, and Paulina Kapuścińska, to Chopin, those present were treat- Biały Mazur, and six debutantes for NBC5TV who, for many Shrove Thursday (Tłusty Czwartek) Consul General of the Republic ed to hot non-alcoholic beverages, were formally presented to the Pol- years, volunteered his time in until midnight of Shrove Tuesday. of Poland. Marlena Dziś sang the compliments of Stuart Sawa of ish American community. The 2015 acting at master of ceremonies For the week before Ash Wednes- national anthems of Poland and the Sawa’s Old Warsaw Restaurant and debutantes were Aneta Ciepiela, for many Chicago-area Polonia day, meats, sweets, and drink are USA with piano accompaniment by a slice of a special Chopin birthday who was selected as Queen of the events. Also receiving this award enjoyed, before the restrictions of Jarosław Gołembiowski. As in the cake, created and donated especially Ball, Natalia Bafia, the Ball’s 1st were Joseph A. Drobot, Jr., Lent begin. past, Illinois, Chicago, and Cook for this occasion by Bogna Solak of runner-up, Dagmara Nowicka, the president of the PRCUA, Sister According to folklore, Carnival County officials, along with Polish Oak Mill Bakery. Because of the 2nd runner-up, Angelica Solus, Genevieve Potaczała, director of revelers dress as beggars, gypsies, dignitaries, officers and members of challenging weather conditions, Giavanna Wojciechowska Moran, St. Ferdinand’s Polish Language and animals, while musicians play. Polish American organizations, and everyone was invited to a Chopin and Katherine Szymski. The Cho- School, Kazimiera Bober, owner of Those in costume and the musicians the general public filled the Sabina piano concert and lecture by well- reography was under the direction Kasia’s Deli, for her most generous join in a procession led by a dziadek P. Logisz Great Hall of the PMA known Chicago pianist Jarosław of Richard Owsiany. This year, a donations to so many Polonia (old man), who carried a hobo stick to its capacity. Ryszard Schnepf, Gołembiowski at the Piano Forte new dimension was added: scholar- community organizations, and with a fish attached to its end. In Ambassador of Poland to the US, Chicago Studio, just a short walk ships were awarded to the Queen, Eugene Chmielowski, president similar times, the procession would Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner, away. 1st runner-up, and 2nd runner-up. of the Siberian Society of the USA, travel from house to house, receiv- Chicago’s Mayor Rahm Emanuel, GARBULINSKI MATTHEW PHOTO: who, as a young boy, survived the ing gifts of food and drink along the Illinois Senator Mark Kirk, and ordeal of forced Soviet exile to way. In Poland, kulig or the carnival Illinois House of Representatives Siberia. The closing prayer was said ride was a procession of colorfully members Michael Quigley and by Rev. Tadeusz Dzieszko, pastor decorated sleighs. Prior to midnight Janice Schakowsky, along with of St. Constance parish. on Shrove Tuesday, a platter of śledź other state and city officials, gave brief speeches. Maria Ciesla, would remain. In certain parts of CHOPIN’S 205TH BIRTHDAY Poland, fried cakes, such as racuchy past president of the PMA, gave CELEBRATED. Over one hundred (funnel cakes) or pączki would be a heartwarming tribute to the late guests from the Polish American served. Illinois comptroller, Judy Baar and international communities Playful members of the Chica- Topinka, a much-cherished member of Chicago met at the Consulate go Society recreated this tradition of the Polonia community. Betty General of the Republic of Poland in with Robert Groszek portraying Uzarowicz, PMA board member, Chicago on February 27 to celebrate the devil, L. Steven Rakowski, an presented a special scholarship to Fryderyk Chopin’s 205th birthday. angel, Frederick Koziol as Father Mateusz Plewa for writing the The program began with remarks Time, Andrew Zapalski and Te- best essay on the topic, “How is the about Chopin’s life by Consul resa Sokolowski, as the King and Katyń Massacre relevant to today’s General Paulina Kapuścińska. Queen of the Carnival, and Charles day and age?” After her remarks, “The Cracow Komosa as St. Joseph. Ryszard To complete the Pulaski Day Duo” with Jan Kalinowski on cello Jadczak accepted the honor of por- celebration, the Polish American (l. to r.): Giavanna, Dagmara, Katherine, Lori Cioromski, Bogdan and Marek Szlezer on piano gave traying next year’s St. Joseph. Congress-Illinois Division (PAC- Chmielewski, Mary Anselmo, VP Bozenna Haszlakiewicz, Natalia, Ill.) hosted an evening banquet at a concert. They performed Chopin’s Angelica, and Queen Aneta. CASIMIR PULASKI HONORED. Jolly Inn Banquets in Chicago. Polonaise Brillante in C Major, Op. 3 and his Cello Sonata in G Minor, On the first Monday in March, the Approximately 300 guests, LEGION HOLDS ITS 76TH BAL These scholarships were made pos- Op. 65. ResMusica, the French Illinois Polish American community representing various Polonian AMARANTOWY. On March 7, sible through the estate of Joan Ku- Classical music website, described honors Casimir Pulaski, hero of two organizations gathered to honor over 325 guests enjoyed the Le- rek Kosinski and the Copernicus the Duo’s performance of Chopin’s nations, “Father of the American Casimir Pulaski. The evening’s gion of Young Polish Women’s 76th Foundation. 10 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • APRIL 2015 Ostatki with a Twist by Staś Kmieć her “Drowning the Winter Witch” from a whirlwind, head-spinning Ohio’s Polish Youngstown cel- made of Żubrówka Bison Grass encounter, but the event chair Agata ebrated the pre-Lenten carnival vodka, cucumber liquor and ginger reserved a dance with me and what celebration – Ostatki 2015 — at the ale. A multiple winner, this year dance was playing? …a Viennese B&O Station with an event that pro- she brought the forbidden drink, Waltz. As we twirled around the vided an innovative approach that Brother and Sister – “united only in dance floor, Agi told me how she no engaged a new audience that was not death,” which found its inspiration longer had anyone to dance with, as necessarily Polish. Beginning with from the Krosno “Romeo and Ju- her dance partner – her father had traditional appetizers of mini-piero- liet” legend of half brother and sis- advanced in age. gi, wild mushrooms and smoked ter Stanisław Oświęcim and Anna We were interrupted with the an- sausages courtesy of the outgoing Oświęcimówna. nouncement of the “Pączki Parade” “Pączki Queen,” Bernadette Zubel, Tad Siembida’s Zakopane Zinger led by Queen Zubel, who was attired a passport once stamped allowed infused the vodka with cinnamon, in full regalia. Everyone grabbed a guests to complimentary tastings nutmeg and pear juice. Mizeria by pączek and a hidden surprise for one of an array of Poland’s wódka and Brianna Stankich played on the tra- lucky winner resulted in a transfer beer. ditional cucumber salad taste with in the monarchy. Directly translated as “the last,” an infusion of cucumber and soda Ostatki gives guests a final chance water to blueberry simple syrup at merriment before the solemnity and lime juice. Tim Davis won of Lent. “This is a big event back presentation points for his Warsaw in the villages where my ancestors Watermelon Martini with its heart- came from in southern Poland,” said shaped watermelon garnish. Aug- Agata Lyda Khoury, event chair. gie Heschmeyer’s literally smokin’ “People traditionally start their fes- entry, the Warsaw Uprising – “from tivities a whole week before, and Polish Ashes comes Polish Pride” it doesn’t stop until late on Shrove commemorated a moment in Polish CASEY MALONE gets her passport stamped at the Wódka tasting table Tuesday. We wanted to recreate the history. by Tim Davis. spirit of that time so Mahoning Val- The drinks received scores for ley residents could enjoy it.” monwealth. The pork and chicken mathematician, who introduced the title, presentation, originality and At first the Italian food provided dishes served at Ostatki were indeed unconventional heliocentric model taste. The winning vote went to by Selah’s Restaurant surprised me, fine cuisine. of the universe, the cocktail utilizes John Messenger for Tatra Surprise, but remembering the Italian Prin- The Ytown Vodka Cocktail fresh ingredients to create an unex- which combined black coffee with cess Bona, of the Sforza family, who Contest drew contestants in two pected vodka experience.” I was Frangelico, vodka, a pinch of carda- became Queen of Poland in 1518 as categories. From the professional engaged as a “celebrity judge” to mom, and orange rind. the second wife of King Zygmunt bartenders at the pre-event contest, officiate the amateur division along To top off the vodka tour and I, I was put at ease. Known as the Amy Komara won with the Jeżyna with television personality Casey cocktail judging, I took the three- Culinary Queen, she is considered Bash – a vodka, blackberry brandy, Malone, John Slanina, Michael Mc- shot taste test to determine the to have influenced the Polish and pineapple juice mix. Kyle Bullen Giffen, and Phil Kidd. smoothest between Ytown, Grey Lithuanian cuisines, having intro- scored points for Copernicus which Lisa Lotze took home the crown Goose, and Belvedere vodkas. A duced many new dishes to the Com- “like the Polish astronomer and in 2011, when I last attended with trip to the dessert table saved me WARSAW WATERMELON martini.

SPOTLIGHT ON LONG ISLAND / Barbara Szydlowski Easter Traditinos, Customs, and Symbols “April’s in her eyes, it is love’s will produce a plentiful crop,. However it was the German immi- were considered, Easter would ap- Spring” wrote Shakespeare (in An- grants who introduced to the United pear on a different date in America. MUSEUM CORNER. The Polish thony and Cleopatra, III:2) CUSTOM. Even before Christian States, the tradition of the Easter The Church decreed the present American Museum was open dur- The custom of sending gull- times, people colored, blessed or ex- bunny delivering colored eggs to method of determining the date at ing these wintery days. Applica- ible people on fool’s errands and changed eggs as part of the rites of children the Council of Nice in 325 A.D. tions are available for the Founders of playing other practical jokes on spring to welcome the sun’s awak- Scholarship upon request. The mu- April 1 has been around since the ening from its long winter sleep. CURIOUS. The word Easter comes SYMBOLS. Curious about some seum held a Spring Classical Con- Middle Ages. An eighteenth cen- The early Christians adopted the from Eastre or Ostara, a mythi- of the Easter symbols...The scor- cert recently with violinist Kristina tury journalist related the custom to egg, which represented the renewal cal Norse deity, goddess of life and pion sting represents Judas, who Wirkowski and Kinga Augustyn Noah’s error of “sending the dove of life, as a symbol of Christ’s res- spring. Every spring a festival was betrayed Christ with a kiss, or the accompanied by cello player Dayle out of the ark before the water had urrection from the grave. There held in her honor, and the month it pelican, a symbol of the sacrifice of Chung. Currently serving as a per- abated” on a date that corresponded are several folk tales to explain the was held was known to the Anglo- Christ on the cross and in the Eu- manent exhibit, is the Jan Zaborski to our April 1. origin of dyeing Easter Eggs. A leg- Saxons as “Eastre moneth.” Easter charist because it was believed to collection of concentration camp end from Poland recounts how the is also known as “pasch” a Greek feed its babies with its own blood garments and documents. Sev- TRADITION. Good Friday is cel- Virgin Mary herself painted boiled word, which is similar to the He- which the pelican caused to flow by eral new exhibits are in the plan- ebrated on the Friday before Easter. eggs in bright colors to please the brew word for spring holiday of the piercing its own breast with its beak, ning stages. The museum is open Like most of the other days of the Infant Jesus. Also people around the Passover of the Jewish people. while the peacock symbolized im- Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Christian Holy Week, it became a world celebrate Easter with eggs. The reason why the Feast of Eas- mortality and the resurrection since from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Group holiday — for the day Christ died Eastern Europeans may exchange ter is not a set date on our Gregorian its flesh was once believed to be im- tours most welcome. Just call (516) — in the fourth century. As with eggs bearing the letters “XB” for calendar is because it is determined mune to decay. 883-6542. any holiday there are superstitions “Christ is Risen. Also the Russians by the ancient paschal or Jewish lu- even on Good Friday. The sun does exchange a decorated egg and three nar month. The paschal moon itself OF INTEREST. Kazimierz Pro- NEITHER RAIN, NOR FOG … We not shine as brightly on Good Fri- kisses, while the Chinese people is not an actual moon, but as sort of szynski, born on April 4, 1875 in dealt with the snow, sleet and rain, day, as it does on other days, or present a red hard boiled egg with arbitrary moon governed by Euro- Warsaw, Poland, was a inventor ac- but that did not stop us from view- planting anything on Good Friday congratulation when a child is born. pean longitudes. If local longitudes tive in the field of cinema. He pat- ing the “Forbidden Art” Exhibit in ented his first film camera, called the lobby of the United Nations, a Pleograph, before the Lumiere New York City. This was a powerful brothers. He later went on to im- exhibition of photographs of camp prove the cinema projector for the art from the collection of the Aus- Gaumont company, as well as in- chwitz Memorial. We also attended vent the widely used hand-held the Howard Kroplik presentation Aeroscope camera. These Aero- and book signing at the North Shore scope cameras were used by the Historical Museum in Glen Cove., British Army combat cameramen on and even had time to celebrate with the battlefields of World War I and several of my Irish friends. later used by newsreel cameramen It is Spring and time for baseball. until the late 1920s as well as in the Let’s go Mets! beginning of World War II. 2015 Museum Membership Appeal PHILADELPHIA — The Polish hibit Hall during their tour of His- American Cultural Center Muse- toric Philadelphia. um volunteers invite you to support Every donor will receive a do- its efforts to promote Polish history, nation acknowledgement letter and culture, and pride by becoming a be entitled to all membership privi- supportive member of the Museum leges Exhibit Hall. For more information, write to The Center promotes public awareness of Polish history and the museum at 308 Walnut Street, heritage among Delaware Valley Philadelphia, PA 19106; call residents. It also welcomes tourists (215) 922-1700, Mon.-Fri., 10:00 from across the United States and a.m.-5:00 p.m.; or visit www.Pol- around the world who visit the Ex- ishAmericanCenter.com. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • APRIL 2015 www.polamjournal.com 11

POLONIA OF THE EASTERN GREAT LAKES / Michael Pietruszka Federal, State, and Local Leaders Rendezvous at Pulaski Landmark BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Gen- Manos (Courtauld Institute of Art) Cross as part of his investiture into Mitrowska at St. Eugenius Church ish Canadian 1973 Retro Wed- eral Pulaski Association hosted its at the event ... On March 1, Corpus the Krolewskiego Orderu Swiety in Brampton, Ontario … The Pol- ding” featuring John Gora and the annual wreath laying ceremony Christi Parish in Buffalo’s Historic Stanislawa in Poland … On March ish Union of America marked the Korona Band will be presented at at the base of the Pulaski statue Polonia District offered homemade 7 and 8, the Troyak Polish Cana- beginning of its 125th year with an the Anapilis Christian Community in downtown Buffalo on March Polish food at its “Zupa, Kanapki dian Coin and Stamp Club hosted “Easter Swieconka Meat and Food Centre in Mississauga on April 11 6. Local dignitaries who partici- i Chrusciki” fundraiser ... The Pro- its 12th Annual Polish-Canadian Raffl e” at the Potts Banquet Hall on ... The Buffalo Philharmonic Or- pated included U.S. Congressman fessional & Businessmen’s Associ- Coin, Stamp and Collectible Show March 28th. chestra will perform Karlowicz’s Brian Higgins, U.S. Bankruptcy ation held its General Membership at the John Paul II Polish Cultural On March 30, chef Andy Ruszc- Symphonic Prologue from “Music Court Chief Judge Carl Bucki, Meeting at Desiderio’s Restaurant Centre in Mississauga, Ontario … zyk of Ru’s Pierogi prepared a for the White Dove,” Penderecki’s N.Y. Senator Tim Kennedy, Erie on March 3 ... Erie County Execu- On March 17, the Pulaski Police Polish-inspired Pussy Willow Wor- Horn Concerto and Chopin’s Piano County Executive Mark Polon- tive Mark Poloncarz was named Association of Buffalo and WNY thy dinner at the Hydraulic Hearth Concerto No. 1 in E Minor during carz, Erie County Comptroller the “Large Community Elected hosted a casino trip for its member- Restaurant in Buffalo’s Larkinville its “Na Zdrowie Poland!” program Stefan Mychajliw, Erie County Offi cial of the Year” by the West- ship, and U.S. Bankruptcy Court neighborhood as part of the restau- at Kleinhans Music Hall on April Clerk Chris Jacobs, Erie County ern Branch of the American Public Chief Judge Carl Bucki addressed rant’s “Brick Oven, No Pizza” se- 24 and 25 ... The Skalny Center for Sheriff Tim Howard, Erie County Works Association ... Chris Musi- the Niagara Polish Cultural and ries of events co-sponsored by the Polish and Central European Stud- Legislator Pat Burke, Erie County al, the former president and general Historical Society on “The Blue Buffalo Beer Goddesses ... St. Ca- ies of the University of Rochester Judge Michael Pietruszka, Cheek- manager of WIVB-TV, was recently Army” at the Niagara Falls Library simir Parish in Buffalo’s Kaiser- will present Dr. Lisa Jakelski of towaga Town Supervisor Mary named the new vice-president and ... The WNY Chapter of the Kos- town neighborhood held an outdoor the Eastman School of Music on the Holtz, Polish Veterans Command- general manager of WBBZ-TV in ciuszko Foundation and Polish Pussywillow Procession and its topic, “Building an Avante Garde: er Stanley Przystal and Pulaski de- Buffalo … The Polka Variety Social Arts Club of Buffalo presented Second Annual Family Faith Food The Warsaw Autumn Festival and scendant Stanley Pulaski, Sr. Club elected the following leader- Dr. Piotr Derengowski of the Uni- Contest on March 31….St. John New Polish Music” at the Sloan Au- After the ceremony, the group ship for 2015: Bob Wojciechowski versity of Gdansk on “Poles in the Gualbert Church in Cheektowaga ditorium on the University of Roch- held its installation banquet at the (pres.), Linda Gayler (v.p.), Fay American Civil War: 1861-1865” at and St. Casimir Church held Gorz- ester River Campus on the 28th Millennium Hotel in Cheektowaga. Morith (sec.), Veronica Schil- the Harlem Road Community Cen- kie Zale (“Bitter Lamentations”) on ... The Polish Scholarship Fund The emcee for the dinner was Au- linger (treas.), and Fran Garbe and ter in Amherst on March 18. Sunday afternoons throughout Lent. announced that the 61st Annual tumn Lewandowski from WKBW- Pauline Janish (Sgts.-at-Arms). Buffalo’s Historic Broadway Syracuse Polish Festival will be TV, while Buffalo Common Coun- The Am-Pol Eagle, WNY’s Pol- Market presented Special Deliv- UPCOMING. Remember to have held June 19 through 21 in Clinton cil Member David Franczyk and ish American weekly newspaper, ery and New Direction during its your Easter basket blessed at local Square in Downtown Syracuse ... U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate Jo- announced that the following have “Polkas at the Broadway Market” Polish American parishes on Holy The Polish Union of America an- seph Treanor were the guest speak- been named its Citizens-of-the-Year on the weekends during March ... Saturday, April 4 ... Dyngus Day nounced that the deadline for schol- ers. Decorated World War II vet- for 2014: Conrad Borucki (Art/ The Castellani Museum of Art on is April 6 this year. Buffalo’s Best arship applications for the 2015- eran Joseph Kasprzak received the Drama), Polish Villa II Restau- the Niagara University Lewiston Kielbasa Contest will take place 2016 academic year is July 10 ... Stanley Blake Memorial Veterans rant (Business), Alan Kasprzak campus presented Rev. Czeslaw at the Broadway Market at noon. The Buffalo Bisons Baseball team Award. Cheektowaga Town Justice (Civic Leader), Anne Conable Krysa’s “PolAm Palm Weaving The 9th Annual Dyngus Day Pa- announced that its “Polish Festival Paul Piotrowski installed President (Community Leader: Non-Pole), Class” on March 15 and Barbara rade will weave its way through Night” will be held on August 11th Brian Rusk, First Vice-President Polish Genealogical Society of Frackiewicz’s “Polish Decorative Buffalo’s Historic Polonia District at Coca Cola Field in Downtown Sandi Schmid, Second Vice-Pres- NYS (Community Organization), Paper Cutting Class” on March 22 starting at 5:00 p.m. that day … The Buffalo. Retired NYS Appellate Di- ident Kenneth Graber, Treas. Ed James Lawicki II (Culture), Chris- ... The Polish Heritage Society of Chopin Singing Society announced vision Justice and Chopin Singing Reska, Sec. Jerry Inda, Chaplain tine Palczewski (Education), Pol- Rochester held a Pisanki Work- that it will be moving its 54th Annu- Society President Ann Mikoll will Rev. Michael Burzynski, and Sgt.- ish Cadets of Buffalo (Fraternal), shop at the Penfi eld Recreation al “Original Dyngus Day Celebra- be honored as the Bisons’ Polish at-Arms Stanley Pulaski, Sr. Michael Szukala (Government), Building on March 21 ... The Pol- tion” on April 6 to the Millennium American of the Year. The Bisons Michele Macielag (Health/Medi- ish Canadian Legal Association Hotel in Cheektowaga. will play the Rochester Red Wings POLONIA TIDBITS. At its re- cine), Eleanor Szymczak (Hu- held its Spring Dinner on March 21 The Polish Genealogical So- that evening. cent luncheon at Gregor’s Garden manitarian), Edward Kornowski at Biff’s Bistro in Toronto ... 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Weso³ego Alleluja! POLONIA PLACES / Greg Witul Happy Easter to All! St. Mary’s in Bremond, Texas THE UNION St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church OF POLES 715 North Main St. IN AMERICA Bremond, Texas Status: Open Division of the Polish National Alliance Thousands of people will be flocking to the “capital of Texas Polonia” at the end of June to cel- 9999 Granger Road ebrate Bremond’s 28th annual Pol- Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125 ish Festival Days. The two day cel- ebration with Polish food, music, (216) 478-0120 arts, and crafts is highlighted by the Polish Pickle Run and large parade David Milcinovic – Vice President through downtown. The start of last Allan Szuflada – Director year’s parade was the religious heart Mark Relovsky – Commissioner of the Polish community, St. Mary’s Jane Ptak – Commissioner Roman Catholic Church. The origin of St. Mary’s and the Terri Johnson – Office Manager entire Polish community of Bre- St. Mary’s, as it appeared in 1927. mond can be traced to one man, Jo- FRATERNAL LIFE INSURANCE • IRAS • ANNUITIES seph Bartula. Bartula, his wife, and five children arrived in Texas from Austrian Poland in 1873. The family Easter Greetings from first settled in the east Texas town of New Waverly, before Joseph found a CLEVELAND job on the plantation of J.C. Roberts in 1875. From the farm outside Bre- SOCIETY mond, Joseph began writing letters to his countrymen touting the area OF POLES and the little railroad town. Within three years, over 50 Polish families To Promote and Preserve the Language, had moved into the area and travel- Culture and Traditions of Poland and to ing priests would visit to perform Serve Our Brotherhood and the Polish Mass, but the Poles wanted a church The church as it currently stands. American Community. of their own. With the help of J.C. planning for a grand brick church the building and much to the dismay Activities include Monthly membership Roberts and many of the Protestants was begun. Szymanski passed over of the parishioners, it was recom- dinner meetings with speakers, Polish Heritage Award (Good members of the community, $1,200 Kripajtas’s choice of architect and mended that the building be brought Joe) Banquet, Debutante Presentation Ball, Reverse Raffle (for was raised to build the 35 foot by 50 hired Sanguinet and Staats of Fort down. In its place a modern church scholarships), The Polish Open CSOP Golf Outing, among other foot church with a free standing bell Worth to design the new parish. The was built that was influenced by the activities. tower. On Pentecost Sunday 1879, firm came up with a 62 by 125 foot Second Vatican Council. The six- the first services were held in the brick church done in the gothic style sided building is angled in such a Officers newly constructed wooden church with a tower that soared over 75 way that parishioners face both the Mark Relovsky, President Rev. Eric Orzech, Chaplain and St. Mary’s Roman Catholic par- feet in the air. As a reminder of their altar and each other from flanking Julian Boryczewski, V.P Walter Borkowski, Rec. Sec. ish was born. roots, all the stained glass windows sides of the nave. The windows were Alan Szuflada, Fin. Sec. Francis Rutkowski, Treas. were inscribed in Polish. The old made of large chunks of stained Kevin Mousty, Sergeant at Arms Robert Rybka, Advocate THE EARLY YEARS for St. Mary’s church was converted into a school glass arranged to create images and Directors: Joseph Lecznar, George Sobieraj, and Bob Green were difficult ones. The Poles of and was used as such until 1936. symbols from the bible. Today the Bremond were so poor that they The new church would be home Polish spirit is strong at St. Mary’s. Visit us at clevelandsociety.com couldn’t afford to fully pay their first to three pastors, see dozens of Besides its part in the Polish Days priest, Reverend Joseph Mosiewicz. baptisms, weddings, and funerals. celebration, St. Mary’s still breaks To make up the difference, Father It would host dignitaries includ- the oplatki at Christmas, blesses the Mosiewicz grew and sold cotton ing Bishop Christopher Byrne and baskets at Easter and hosts the oc- on the side. But as the community Archbishop Joseph Gawlina before casional Polka Mass. prospered, so too did the parish. being remodeled during the 1940s By 1907, the size of the parish far and 50s. By the time Father Louis Map of Tatras exceeded the capacity of the little Wozniak was installed as the par- wooden church. Beginning with ish priest, the 60 year-old church Takes Top Prize Father Kripajtas, and continuing was starting to show its age. Large OXON, U.K. (Polska.pl) — A with Father Ignatius J. Szymanski cracks had been developing around 3D map of the Tatra Mountains was named the best map published in 2014. The Polish work competed against 70 maps from around the world published in the Journal of Maps, the only scientific periodi- cal which prints electronic versions of maps presenting research results from different fields of science. The map — created by Dr. Jerzy Zasadni, an engineering professor from the AGH University of Sci- ence and Technology, and Dr. Piotr Kłapyta from the Jagiellonian Uni- versity — depicts the Tatra Moun- tains, Poland’s highest mountain range, during the latest glaciation The interior of St Mary’s as archived by the Missionaries of Faith. period, about 20,000 years ago. “It is more than a map. It is a 3D Our Hours are: model of the Tatras that can be pre- KOLOWSK Lunch sented as a topographical map, in O i’S M-F 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. perspective view, and as an anima- S tion,” said Zasadni. “Earlier there Fri. Night Dinners was no compilation presenting a 5:00-9:00 p.m. spatial image of glaciers across the Sat. Night Dinners entire mountain range that would 4:00-9:00 p.m. show the Tatras from this perspec- Lounge open ’til 1:00 a.m. tive and be accessible to a layman. on Fri. and Sat. I hope that tourists planning to go Cleveland’s Premier Polish hiking in the Tatras will reach for American Restaurant this map. After all, the Tatras are our national icon.” UNIVERSITY INN Now in our 92nd year The map shows a not-so-distant CLEVELAND, OHIO in Business past in geological terms of the Ta- ESTABLISHED IN 1923 Featured on the Travel tras, which during glaciation looked (216) 771-9236 & Food Network completely different than today. 2014 Winner of the James They were once covered with fifty www.sokolowskis.com Beard Foundation Award glaciers, which have imprinted their features on the range. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • APRIL 2015 www.polamjournal.com 13 A Zamość Easter by Fr. Edward Walewander ers all summer long and dry them, rated differently leluia, Alleluia!” (“Piekielne, moce Easter is preceded by Lent, a so that their palms will look im- each year, usu- zwojował, Nieprzyjaciele podeptał, time of penance and self-denial. pressive. The palms announce the ally with some Nad nędznymi się zmiłował, Alle- Catholics make various Lenten approach of Easter. When I was a allusion to con- luja, alleluja”). resolutions, e.g., giving up cigarette child, people would bless palms in temporary events After the procession and Mass, smoking or drinking alcohol. Some- church and then bring them home in the Church or people quickly made their way times, they even keep their resolu- while chanting a verse like: “Palma Poland. Today, home. There used to be a belief that tions long after Lent has passed. The bija, palma trzaska, dziś za tydzień priests also travel the fi rst one in the village to get culminating point in preparation for będzie pascha.” (“Lent will soon be to the various home that day would also be the Easter is the Lenten retreat, in which over, it will be a time of joy, people villages of the fi rst to fi nish his harvest that year. Catholics in the Zamość region (and can eat heartily, especially tasty Zamość region, I remember as a child, when people throughout Poland) take part en meats.”) Blessed palms remain vis- where—usually went to church by horse and wagon, masse. ibly displayed at home year round, in chapels—they how people would spur their hors- There is a custom that, during usually in the main room. They meet with the es on the return trip to be the fi rst Lent, one places branches (usu- are often placed behind one’s most faithful to pray back. Then came the Easter break- ally willow) into a vase with water, beautiful religious picture, hanging and bless the Eas- fast. It included the perennial white ON PALM SUNDAY, as has long been the tradition in so that buds will emerge on them. on the wall. ter foods. barszcz, to which was added some Zamość, the city’s Great Market Square is host to an These budding pussy willows will The Resurrec- of the bread that was blessed, small Easter Fair, where one could buy all types of decora- later decorate the Easter table. There FOOD IS BLESSED on Holy Sat- tion Mass (rezu- pieces of meat cut up, wedges of the tions, from palm trees and eggs, to napkins and cups. was even the custom of young girls urday. Children and young people rekcja) usually hardboiled egg, horseradish, etc. It swallowing a small bud to ensure typically perform that task, bring- takes place at 6:00 nastał.” During the communist era, tasted wonderful! their beauty. ing bread, salt, pepper, horseradish, a.m. on Easter Sunday. The faithful people often accented the third verse It used to be the custom that Palms are blessed on Palm Sun- eggs, and meat. The visit to church gather en masse to go in procession of that hymn: “He conquered the people made no other hot meal on days. Many people prepare their is also a chance to admire (and pray around their church three times, forces of hell, and crushed the en- Easter besides the Easter Breakfast. palms at home. They gather fl ow- at) the Lord’s Tomb, which is deco- singing “Wesoły nam dziś dzień emy. He had mercy on the poor, Al- People would consume the barszcz and help themselves to the plenti- ful meats. Various baked goods also crowned the Easter table: the Zdrowych i weso³ych Easter babka and mazurka (kinds Œw. Wielkanocnych of cheesecakes). People in many zyczy czytelnikom homes would also sample their home-made liqueurs. Meats were PULASKI ASSOCIATION downed with strong, homemade OF PROFESSIONAL horseradish prepared by the lady of the house, usually a mixture of & BUSINESSMEN, INC. horseradish and red beets. 519 Leonard St., Brooklyn, NY 11222 www.pulaskiassociation.com A WALK IN IN ORDER. There was no custom of lying down after Easter breakfast or the later lunch. People would usually go for a walk Happy Easter to All Polonia from the in the fi elds to see how nature was also rising to new life. Whoever in- GENERAL PULASKI MEMORIAL dulgenced himself with a nap, it was said, feared that the wheat he sowed PARADE COMMITTEE, INC. would be crushed, and his hay and harvest poor. That custom had its You are cordially invited to march with us at the roots in Christianity, because—after 78th Annual General Pulaski Memorial Parade STEVE & ADELE LITWIN BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK meeting the Risen Lord on the road on Sunday, October 4th, 2015 to Emmaus—the disciples went on starting at 12:30 p.m. to announce the Good News of His Resurrection. Join Honored President Richard D. Easter Sunday, or Great Sunday, Zawisny and our 2015 Grand Marshal was a day for peacefully enjoying the great joy of the Lord’s Rising. Artur Dybanowski of Greenpoint, That joy exploded into the open on N.Y. and all of the 2015 Contingent Easter Monday, when boys would Marshals and the young ladies douse girls with water. Although girls would defend themselves by serving as Miss Polonia of their running away—lest they be soaked contingents marching up Fifth to the skin—but any young lady Avenue for the Celebration of who wasn’t splashed would also Polonia and the Greatest Revolution feel badly, because it meant the boys weren’t interested in her. Eas- War Hero, General Casimir Pulaski ter Monday was also the day that www.pulaskiparade.org Wesołego Alleluja! Happy Easter! people would visit each other. v v v The Rev. Dr. Edward Walewan- der is professor of pedagogy at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Poland. He comes from the Zamość region. This is why % * it’s called 1.51APY

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POLISH CHEF / Robert Strybel PIXABYA.COM PHOTO: Some Święcone Essentials The Polish term “Święcone” has naise with ½ c sour cream (or plain ered baking pan. Cover with cold been variously translated into Eng- unsweetened yogurt), then proceed water and bake in 350° oven. Turn lish as hallowfare, blessed food, as follows: sausage over when half the water consecrated repast or holy meal. • Easter sauce: stir into basic has evaporated. Scatter wafer-thin Literally meaning “that which has sauce ½ c chopped chives, green onion slices over top and sprinkle been blessed,” it is the name given onions, radishes and dill pickle, with caraway seed. It is ready when to both the Easter foods brought to 1 chopped hard-cooked egg and all water evaporates and sausage be- church to be blessed on Holy Sat- 1 t prepared horseradish; gins to sizzle. Variation: At the start urday and the brunch shared with • horseradish sauce: to 1 c basic of cooking, replace 1 c of water with loved ones after Mass on Easter sauce stir in 1 heaping T pre- beer. Sunday. pared horseradish; Here are some ideas of what • Tartar sauce: stir into basic BOILED BACON (boczek might be served at such a festive sauce 1 grated onion, 1 chopped gotowany): Place 2 ¼ lean slab family gathering, a community dill pickle, 2-4 pickled mush- bacon (smoked or uncooked) into Dyngus Day celebration, or orga- rooms and 1 t lemon juice; pot, add 1 portion soup greens, 1 nized Święconka. • mustard sauce: fork-blend 1 bay leaf, several peppercorns and EASTER BABKA (babka wielkanocna): Dissolve 3 envelopes (3 T) heaping T prepared brown Pol- 2 grains allspice and water to more dry yeast in ¾ c warm (110°F) water, stir in 1 T sugar and ½ c flour, SHARING BLESSED EGGS ish mustard with 1 c basic sauce. than cover. Bring to boil, reduce cover and let stand in warm place until it foams (5-10 min). Heat 1¼ c (dzielenie się jajkiem): After heat, skim off scum and simmer 80- milk and 1¼ c unsalted butter until it melts and set aside to cool to luke- grace, wedges of blessed hard- BEETROOT & HORSERADISH 90 min or until fork tender. Remove warm. Separately, beat 6 whole eggs and 2 extra yolks with 1 c sugar cooked eggs are shared by all pres- (ćwikła z chrzanem): Drain 1 12 oz bacon, pat dry and refrigerate over- until creamy. Add the warm milk & butter, yeast mixture, 1 t vanilla ent to signify the end of the Lenten can pickled beets (reserving liquid). night. Serve cold sliced thin with and 1 t salt and beat until smooth. Beat in 4½ c flour a little at a time fast with the symbol of New Life. Grate or chop fine and mix with 1-2 typical Easter go-togethers. (Note: until it is absorbed, adding another 3¼ c or less (enough to get a soft, The host may bring a plate round to heaping T prepared horseradish. The degreased stock makes a good manageable dough). Knead on floured board until smooth and pliable. each family member who impales a Optional: sprinkle with a pinch or soup base.) Transfer dough to 2 greased babka pans, cover with cloth and let rise in wedge with his fork and all consume 2 ground caraway. This relish as an warm place until doubled (app. 2 hrs). Bake in preheated 350°F oven their egg after expressing wishes of absolute “must” to accompany tra- POLISH WHEEL CAKE (kołacz): about 55 min or until a wooden pick comes out clean. Remove from “Wesołego Alleluja” of “Wesołych ditional Polish Easter food (eggs, Prepare dough as in either of the first pans and cool on racks. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with plain Świąt” (Happy Easter). ham, sausage, roasts). Note: Use the two babka recipes (above). When white icing. beet liquid to dye several shelled dough rises, roll out on floured WHITE EASTER BARZSCZ (biały hard-cooked eggs by keeping them board with rolling pin into two 1” EASIER EASTER BABKA (babka wielkanocna łatwiejsza): Mash 1 barszcz wielkanocny): In pot com- submerged 1 hr. Pat the red eggs thick circles. Transfer to 2 round cake yeast with 1 c sugar. Add 3 whole eggs, beaten, 3/4 c butter dis- bine 3 c water in which fresh or dry with paper towel and intersperse greased and flour-dusted cake pans, solved in 1 c very warm milk, 3 c flour, 1 t vanilla extract and ½ c rai- smoked kiełbasa has been cooked them among the white shelled eggs cover with tea towel and let rise sins. Mix well to blend ingredients, but do not knead. Fill well-greased with 3 c cold water. Add 1 c liquid for a colorful accent. again in warm place. With a saucer babka pan with dough, but it should be only ⅓ full. Cover with cloth ryemeal sour,* bring to boil and make a depression at the center of and let stand in warm place until doubled in bulk (about 2 hrs). Bake simmer 5 min. Remove from heat. EASTER SALAD (sałatka wiel- each dough round and fill it with about 1 hr in preheated 350° oven. It is fully baked when a wooden In small mixing bowl, fork-blend kanocna): Combine 2-3 c cold, Polish plum butter (powidła). Other pick comes out clean. Dust with confectioner’s sugar or glaze with icing or whisk 1 heaping T flour with ¾ cooked, diced potatoes, 1 can thick jams can also be used. Brush (mix together ⅔ c confectioner’s sugar, 1 t rum or vanilla extract and c sour cream (or plain unsweetened drained peas & carrots, 2 cans cakes with beaten egg and bake in 2-3 T boiling water). yogurt) until smooth. Add 1 c hot drained navy beans (or pea-beans), 4 preheated 350°F oven about 55 min stock 1 T at a time to sour-cream diced dill pickles, 1 bunch chopped or until pick comes out clean. 2 T finely chopped candied orange shape into ¾” tall square or rectan- mixture, fork-blending or whisking green onions, 1 bunch diced radish- rind. Mix ingredients and fold in 3 gle. Smooth top and even out sides. constantly, then stir mixture into pot. es, 2 - 3 peeled, cored, diced apples POLISH KNOT CAKE (sękacz): stiffly beaten eggs whites. Roll out Bake in preheated 375° oven about Return to heat and simmer 2-3 min and 2 - 5 diced hard-cooked eggs. Beat 1 slightly heaped c unsalted ⅔ of the dough ¼” thick to fit lightly 20 min or until golden. After cake just below boiling point. Serve over Toss ingredients gently, season with butter with 1⅛ c sugar until fluffy greased pan. Top with cheese filling has cooled, glaze with icing, made hard-cooked eggs and sliced cooked salt & pepper, garnish and lace with (app. 5 min), Add 7 egg yolks 1 at and smooth the top. Roll remain- by combining ⅔ c confectioner’s sausage. Cubed farmer cheese, dry just enough basic mayonnaise-sour a time, beating until fully absorbed ing dough into pencil-thick strands sugar, 2 T cocoa, juice of 1 lemon rye-bread cubes and horseradish cream sauce (above) to coat ingredi- before adding the next, and beat and arrange latticework on top of and 1 T boiling water. Decorate top may also be added according to in- ents. Garnish with chopped parsley. until fluffy and lemony. Stir in 2t cheese. Brush top with beaten egg with hazelnut halves dividual preference. Note: Feel free to juggle quantities vanilla extract. Separately, combine and bake in preheated 350° oven * If liquid ryemeal sour is not according to preference. Other pos- 1⅛ c instant flour, ¾ c potato starch about 50 min. EASTER CHEESE DESSERT (pas- available, add 1 c water mixed with sible ingredients include: capers, and 2 t baking powder and stir into cha): Soak 1 heaping T raisins in a 2 T or more vinegar. chopped celery, bell pepper, diced egg mixture. Beat 7 egg whites un- CRUMBLE-TOP FRUIT MA- jigger of cognac or brandy. Grind beets, a firm diced pear, etc. til they peak and carefully fold into ZURKA (mazurek owocowy z 1¼ lb farmer cheese or dry cottage EGG & MEAT SAUCES (sosy do batter. Heat overhead broiler in kruszonką): Cut ½ lb butter into 3 cheese twice or whirl it to a powder jaj i wędlin): An easy but delicious BAKED FRESH KIEŁBASA. (biała oven. Grease a tube pan and sprin- c flour, add 4 egg yolks and 1 scant c in food-processor. In saucepan beat way to create your own sauces is to kiełbasa pieczona): Arrange fresh kle with breadcrumbs. Ladle some confectioner’s sugar. Quickly work 5 raw egg yolks with 1½ c confec- start by fork-blending ½ c mayon- kiełbasa in a single layer in uncov- batter into the pan to cover bottom ingredients into a smooth dough, tioner’s sugar until white and fluffy, and place under broiler 2 min or un- wrap in foil and refrigerate several gradually adding ½ c coffee cream. til golden brown. Ladle in another hrs. Divide dough into 2 parts. Roll Place saucepan on low flame and portion of batter and repeat process. out one half and fit it into square or heat mixture, mixing constantly, Keep repeating until all batter is rectangular baking pan. Spread with but do not boil. Set aside to cool. used up. Check for doneness with powidła or other thick jam. Coarsely Combine cheese with yolk mixture, wooden pick. If it does not come grate the remaining dough, evenly add the drained raisins and about ½ out clean, bake in hot oven a while covering the entire surface. Bake in c chopped blanched almonds and/ longer. preheated 390°-400° oven about 20 or walnuts, 1-2 T finely chopped min or until nice and golden. When candied orange rind and 1 t vanilla CHEESECAKE (sernik): Sift 1½ c cool, cut into squares. extract. Mix ingredients well and flour onto board and cut in 1 stick place in sieve lined with 2 layers of cold butter. Beat 4 eggs with 4 T HAZELNUT MAZURKA (mazu- cheese-cloth. Cover with plate and confectioner’s sugar and add to rek orzechowy): Mix 1½ c un- weight down with 1 qt jar filled with flour mixture. Sprinkle with 2T cooked rolled oats with ½ c ground water. Refrigerate overnight. Next milk and 2 t baking powder, quickly peeled hazelnuts (filberts) and day, turn out onto serving plate. work ingredients into a dough and brown in hot, dry frying-pan, stir- Decorate top with whole almonds, chill in fridge 30 min. Meanwhile ring constantly. When cool, stir in 4 walnut meats, raisins and strips of grind or process 1½ lbs farmer T sour cream. Separately, beat 3 raw candied orange rind. Optional: Top cheese and blend together with 2 egg yolks with 1 c confectioner’s may first be decorated with grated med cold, well-mashed potatoes. sugar until white and combine with chocolate. Cream ¾ c butter with 1 c confec- oat-nut mixture. Add 1 level t bak- tioner’s sugar. Add 1 t vanilla ex- ing powder, several drops almond Be sure to visit our Happy Easter to All Our Family, tract, continue beating, gradually extract and a pinch of salt. Mix well. Polish Kitchen Store Friends, and PAJ Subscribers adding 5 egg yolks and cheese mix- Beat 3 egg whites to a stiff froth and on page 19 ture a little at a time. When fully gently fold into mixture. Transfer of this month’s paper. RALPH & WANDA KLIMS blended, sprinkle with 3 T potato mixture to greased baking pan and starch, add 1 c plumped raisins and 16 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • APRIL 2015 Poland’s First Oscar Win Juszkiewicz Enters Pawlikowski’s Ida of 14, he left Communist ever screened there. The Receives Award Poland with his mother for film earned nearly as much Hall of Fame London. What he thought in France, $3.2 million, as ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The owner and by Staś Kmieć was a vacation, turned out it did in the U.S. The film CEO of the Gibson Guitar Company, Henry Poland ended its losing streak at Holly- to be a permanent exile. earned $300,000 in Poland, Juszkiewicz, will be inducted into the Roch- wood’s 87th Academy Awards when Ida, di- A year later he moved to and less than $100,000 in ester Music Hall of Fame at the Eastman The- rector Pawel Pawlikowski’s black-and white Germany, before resettling Germany atre, April 26. drama set in the Poland of 1961 took the prize in Britain. The Oscar ceremony Juszkiewicz, 62, for “Best Foreign Language Film.” Polish Pawlikowski grew up featured two historic mo- was born in San films have been nominated nine times includ- a Catholic and considers ments: one being Poland’s Nicolas, Argentina ing works by filmmakers Roman Polanski himself one up to this day. first Oscar; and the second to emigrants from and Andrzej Wajda, but this is the first win for In addition to his native came when the dapper di- Poland. His father the country noted for its legacy of exceptional Polish, he speaks English, rector, took the stage to ac- was an officer in cinematic work. French, German, Italian cept the award. Pawlikows- the Polish Army Just before taking her vows, Anna, an or- and Russian. He has a son ki’s speech commented on and later worked as phan brought up in a convent in Poland, visits and a daughter and after the irony of his film – “Ida” a photographer in her only living relative and discovers a family his children left for univer- – winning the award. “We Argentina. secret, and her true name — Ida. Pawlikowski sity, Pawlikowski moved made a film about the need He moved to was committed to character over allegory and to Paris, and later relo- for silence, withdrawal Rochester, New the narrative unfolds with simplicity. The ac- cated to Warsaw, where he from the world and con- York with his fam- tors – newcomer Agata Trzebuchowska and lives close to his childhood Trzebuchowska, Pawlikowski, and templation, and here we ily at the age of five. Juszkiewicz went to St. experienced veteran Agata Kulesza gave nu- home Kulesza. are at this happy center of Andrew’s Grammar School and Bishop Ke- anced performances which convey subdued Ida has been honored noise and attention.” arney High School in Rochester. Later he at- emotion, mystery, and authenticity. with numerous awards and nominations. Pawlikowski launched into a seemingly tended General Motors Institute, graduating Vividly shot in a boxy aspect ratio in aus- Grossing more than $3.6 million at the North never-ending stream of thank-you’s, prompt- in 1976 with a Bachelor of Mechanical Engi- tere, complex black-and-white, the film’s American box office, the film has been- de ing the inevitable swell of play-off music. The neering degree. In 1979, he graduated with an visual style is part of a recognizably Polish scribed as a “crossover hit,” especially for a director sped up his speech but kept on go- MBA from Harvard. variant of a contemplative filmmaking tradi- foreign language film. That success extends to ing, and then the music stopped. The audience Juszkiewicz acquired Gibson in 1986 with tion. The striking cinematography and com- the international market. Nearly 500,000 peo- erupted in cheers. Eventually, the microphone two former Harvard classmates, Gary A. Ze- position by Łukasz Żal and Ryszard Lencze- ple watched the film in France, making it one had to be lowered back into the stage to get browski and David H. Berryman. Currently, wski has characters framed in corners, or in of the most successful Polish-language films the excited Oscar winner to leave the stage. Juszkiewicz is CEO and Berryman is presi- dent. the lower third of the shot, and his wonder- Anti-Defamation League, has called the fully textured use of light and shadow evokes Despite a Win, Juszkiewicz’s aggressive management film “anti-Polish” and collected more than a feeling of the period. style effected an immediate turnaround and Ida strikes Controversy 50,000 signatures for a petition demanding Deservedly, the film received a nomina- Gibson became profitable within a month’s The film Ida has been criticized by some that a lengthy disclaimer be added to the tion in the cinematography category against time. for its perspective on Christian-Jewish American contenders. Two other Polish films film making it clear that Germany, and not Using creative and innovative market- relations in Poland. Some have argued that were nominated for Oscars this year, as well Poland, was responsible for the Holocaust. ing tactics, he concentrated on the consumer – “Our Curse” by Tomasz Sliwinski, and “Jo- the Christian Poles in the film are portrayed The film’s supporters feel there is no rather than the retailer – a reflection of his anna” by Aneta Kopacz – both for “Best Short negatively as being anti-Semitic and sharing need to explain that Germans were respon- personal experience as a guitar player. Refo- Documentary.” responsibility with the German occupiers sible for the Holocaust because the fact is so cusing the company on achieving the highest Polish-born, British-trained filmmaker for the Holocaust. well known. One of the producers respond- possible standards of quality and customer Pawlikowski created this provocative film Others have argued that the alcoholic ed “Are they really suggesting that all films service, he drove Gibson from the brink of from a screenplay co-written with British character of Wanda Gruz, who participated loosely based on historical events should closing to a company that has regained world- playwright Rebecca Lenkiewicz and marked in the persecution of those who threatened come with contextual captions? Tell that to wide respect with annual average growth of his first feature film in Polish. Having left the Soviet-sponsored postwar regime, per- Mr. Stone and Mr. Spielberg,” which refers 20 percent over the last decade. Communist Poland at the age of 14 to live in petuates a stereotype about Polish Jews as to the directors of JFK and Lincoln. Juszkiewicz has been a stalwart supporter Germany and other European countries before collaborators with the Communist regime. Director Pawlikowski has called the con- of numerous charitable organizations and settling in England, Pawlikowski returned to No film that touches on the Holocaust troversy “too silly to comment on.” After has a strong commitment to the environ- his native land for this intimate and affecting coming from a country that is especially returning home to Warsaw with his Oscar, ment, health and welfare, music and the arts study of some of Poland’s more turbulent and sensitive about how its role in World War II he was asked by reporters about the debate. and educational causes. Under the banner antagonistic subjects and issues, most notably is portrayed will likely avoid controversy. He didn’t comment directly, but said that in of the Gibson Foundation, the philanthropic division of Gibson Guitar Corp, he supports the controversial relationship between Polish Poles feel that the presence of German death the United States, “everybody was surprised numerous organizations including the Rain- Catholics and Polish Jews, the question of the camps in Poland, and some instances of the that in Poland people are complaining so forest Alliance, Natural Resources Defense significance of faith and the ultimate restric- persecution of Jews by Poles, have led to the much about the film, saying that it is anti- Council, WaterAid, Free The Children, Polar- tions of religion. mistaken impression that their country was Polish, anti-Semitic.” is Project, Feeding America, the World Food Born in Warsaw to a family of Polish in- responsible for the Holocaust rather than a For the most part, the controversy was telligentsia, Pawlikowski in his late teens, Programme, UNICEF and many others. victim of it. pushed aside in a huge national wave of He currently sits on the boards of the We learned that his paternal grandmother was Maciej Swirski, chairman of the Polish congratulation. Jewish and had died in Auschwitz. At the age Are Family Foundation, Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum. As co-founder of CULTURAL TELEGRAM / Kasia Romanowska the highly lauded Music Rising program, he has helped rebuild hundreds of music pro- grams in the Gulf Coast region post-Katrina. Joining Juszkiewicz in this year’s in- Paintings in the Warsaw Metro duction are jazz bassist Ron Carter, jazz The second line of the Warsaw metro ope- most significant features is a vanguard artistic In the ‘60s, Fangor left Poland and lived keyboardist Gap Mangione, bass-baritone ned on Sunday, March 8, being a perfect gift design, signed by Wojciech Fangor. Fangor in Western Europe for a couple years before William Warfield, and regional R&B band for Women’s Day. After several months of is one of the most acclaimed Polish painters settling in the United States, where his art was Wilmer & the Dukes, delay and over four and a half years of con- and the only Polish artist with an individu- recognized as one of the forerunners of the struction, Varsovians greeted it with frank cu- al exhibition at the Guggenheim museum in Optical Art movement. Now his vibrant, co- THE OLD COUNTRY riosity and joy. New York in his resume. Currently in his 90s, lorful paintings embelish the Warsaw Metro. The line, connecting the western and ea- Fangor is a legend of the Polish avant-garde, stern sides of the city will also go under the and one of the few acclaimed Polish artists to POLISH THEATRE WITH ENGLISH SUB- Vistula river. However, one of the metro’s have engaged in op-art aesthetics. TITLES. Polish theatres are finally open for an international audience. Warsaw’s Po- wszechny Theater is offering an opportunity for non-Polish speakers to see a film adapta- tion of War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy with English subtitles. The new version has been written by Paweł Sztarbowski and directed by Marcin Liber. The theatre promises more English subtit- led performances in the future.

BODY/CIAŁO. The world premiere of Body/ Ciało, the latest film by director Małgorzata Szumowska, took place on February 9 at the 65th Berlin International Film Festival (Ber- linale). The film was co-financed by the Polish Film Institute; Szumowska won for Best Di- rector in Berlinale’s Main Competition. Body/Ciało tells a story of three��������������� individu- als: a prosecutor (Janusz Gajos), his teenage daughter (Justyna Suwała) suffering from THE CONTROVERSIAL “Monument of Rev- anorexia, and their therapist (Maja Ostasze- olutionary Struggle.” Rzeszow, Poland. May wska), a woman with paranormal abilities. 19, 1976. Photo by Richard Poremski. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • APRIL 2015 www.polamjournal.com 17

TOLEDO POLONIA / Margaret Zotkiewicz-Dramczyk New Chapter Unfolds in the Story of the Ohio Theatre From time to time I’ve used this Czernik was born in Poland and dition of that grant was a focus on again be completely remodeled and column to update readers about the raised in Little Rock Arkansas. He culturally diverse performances. A busy most nights of the week is not Ohio Theatre, which sits in the mid- moved to Toledo a little over two sampling of events over the last sev- unthinkable. dle of the LaGrange Street neigh- years ago to be nearer to family eral months is evidence. Tentative events that Czernik and borhood in North Toledo. Once a members. He was hired in Decem- The Clarence Smith Gospel Jazz Jesionowski talked about include a landmark symbol for the Polish ber 2013, and is the only paid staff Brunch, a showing of cult favorite movement class called Eurhythmics population who walked or drove person presently employed. The Rocky Horror Picture Show, for young kids via the Toledo Sym- mere blocks to attend functions, to- His dedication to the theatre was and the 24 Hour Plays with the phony School, more movies being day the theatre is again coming to obvious as I spoke to him. Glacity Theatre Collective all took shown (currently the theatre is in life, as Phase Two of a three phase, “My father came here to see a place in the fall of 2014. Since the the midst of a six-series schedule multi-million dollar renovation is performance a couple of years ago. new year, a very successful Interna- including critically acclaimed St. underway. I started out volunteering after my tional Film Festival took place on Vincent and Fruitvale Station), and The Theatre, which opened in father signed a form for volunteers. Saturdays in January and February. the possibility of an indoor musi- 1921, was once known as the lon- At the time, I was working in a res- cal presentation during the annual gest continually operating neighbor- taurant and Dad thought this would CZERNIK TOLD ME that the suc- LaGrange Street Polish Festival in hood theatre in Ohio. As time and be a good fit for me. I signed up to cess of this film festival has given July. the ravages of the economic down- do multiple volunteer tasks at the the Ohio Theatre the potential to Czernik talked about spreading turn of the late 2000s took their toll, theatre. The previous theatre man- become an ongoing venue for inde- the word about the Ohio Theatre us- the theatre was closed in 2009. Pre- ager had decided to quit. I applied, pendent and foreign films. Jan Czernik, Ohio Theatre man- ing the Internet and social media in vious owners include the Catholic was interviewed, and got the job.” Other events included the Echoes ager. multiple ways. With little marketing Diocese of Toledo, which turned the Czernik’s college background in of Poland in performance March 8, money at the present time, the key is building over to the Ohio Theatre media production was a strength as and a new event, Spoken Toledo is in process. Added to the reno- innovation and variety. Board. Working largely through a he began to learn about the equip- March 12th, in which four selected vated concession area, which Tom “We are working towards get- small group of volunteers, the Ohio ment and technology needs of the guest storytellers spun tales, in addi- Jesionowski and retired University ting on Cinema Source Express, a Theatre Board sold the building to theatre. tion to tales from audience members of Toledo professor Jim Hill built marketing company that populates United North Corporation, a non- “Through the State of Ohio, who signed up at the door. For in- partially by hand, the ability to online and local movie listings. We profit organization dedicated to- re another grant for $200,000 was dividuals perhaps too timid to take serve alcohol may attract audiences are building a presence on Face- vitalizing the North End. awarded to the Theatre for equip- the stage, there was even a section for concerts, films, and the like who book, and of course, have our own Phase One of the three phase ment upgrades. There are twice as called “Storytellers Anonymous” may not have attended an event here website.” plan took place from 2012-2014. many house lights for the stage, where stories were submitted in ad- before. According to Czernik and Je- During this phase, multiple reno- and new house lights for the seats. vance. sionowski, getting the word out vations occurred, including a new In addition, there are LED lights in Various arts groups and organiza- WHAT DOES THE FUTURE about events and activities being roof, new energy efficient heating the ramps, as well as banquet tables tions in Toledo are beginning to use HOLD? Czernik provided a few held in the theatre is critical to its system, new air conditioning units, and chairs which can be set up for the theatre as a rehearsal and perfor- comments. long-term success. improvements to the sound and special events. A new, motorized mance space as well. For example, “United North owns the build- “People don’t realize that just lighting systems, renovations in the movie screen and curtain have been the renowned Toledo School for the ing currently. Their goal is to make showing up for an event is one of lobby and concession area, renova- installed. An especially striking im- Arts holds larger concerts here, and the theatre financially autonomous. the best ways to spread the word.” tion and expansion of the restrooms provement is the LED strip cosmet- the Toledo Symphony and Toledo Bidding on Phase 2 has begun for said Czernik. and renovated green rooms. Phase ic cove lighting in the auditorium. Opera’s “Opera on Wheels” utilize equipment upgrades. When light- “The Ohio Theatre could be de- One concluded with the reopening This type of lighting is expensive on the theatre space. The Toledo Bal- ning struck the marquee several scribed as Toledo’s best-kept secret” of the Ohio Theatre in May 2013. the front end, but will pay off long let has showcased highlights from years ago, the building’s character- Jesionowski added. In early March, I had the oppor- term.” their productions, which are usually istic facade all but disappeared. Re- For more information about the tunity to speak with Tom Jesion- More grant money has been giv- held in much larger venues, on the pairing the facade will cost between Ohio Theatre, including a season owski, vice-chairman of the Ohio en to the theatre: the Arts Commis- Ohio’s stage. $800,000 and one million dollars.” schedule, rental options, member- Theatre Board and Jan Czernik, sion of Greater Toledo helped the An attraction to the theatre for A daunting task, no doubt, but ship benefits, opportunities for- ac theatre manager, about the progress Ohio Theatre group obtain a grant some performances will be the ac- as the word spreads, the idea that tive involvement, and more, please and the work that is yet to be done. from the Ohio Arts Council. A con- quisition of a liquor license, which this landmark from another era will visit www.ohiotheatretoledo.org. “Sienkiewicz in America and Poland” Presented OLSM Jazz Band Tours Poland PHILADELPHIA — The light Unfortunately, he ORCHARD LAKE, Mich. — “Our hope is that music will be snow of the previous night and the never saw Poland Following its last performance at the thread that unifies two cultures freezing temperatures on February r e c o n s t i t u t e d , the LOTOS Jazz Festival, members through this rare performance on 15 were not sufficient to keep Sien- dying in Vevey, of the Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Pre- the international stage,” said Josh kiewicz lovers at home. That after- Switzerland in paratory Jazz Band were treated to James, music teacher and Jazz Band noon Peter Obst, lecturer at LaSalle 1916 at age 70. a concert by world-renowned musi- director, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s University and researcher for the After a ques- cians and composers Wayne Shorter Preparatory. Poles in America Foundation, gave tion and answer and Clark Rundell. What started out as humble be- a presentation entitled “Sienkiewicz session, dur- Fourteen students from the Jazz ginnings for an after school ensem- in America and Poland,” supple- ing which some Band, their band director, and sev- ble has grown exponentially over mented with PowerPoint slides. The of the listeners eral parent chaperones traveled to several years into a comprehensive lecture was fifth in a cycle of month- shared their views Poland in February The band per- music program rich in performance ly lectures, given in the Polish lan- on Sienkiewicz’s formed at the LOTOS Jazz Festival, opportunities at neighboring school guage, organized by the Polish Peo- life and work, the one of Europe’s premier festivals, events, major fundraisers and a tele- ples University group enjoyed an and participated in the first cultural/ vision news affiliate. The students’ (Polski Uniwer- informal meeting music exchange program at the re- hard work and dedication have sytet Ludowy) and conversation nowned Stanislawa Moniuszki Na- turned dreams into realities when of Philadelphia, over pastries and tional Music Academy in Bielsko- they learned they were invited to headed by Dr. coffee. Biala in partnership with The Polish perform in the professional world of Eng. Janusz Ro- The final PUL Mission. the prestigious LOTOS event along- manski. LECTURER PETER J. OBST; Honorary Consul of the lecture of the side international jazz talent, like Obst spoke Republic of Poland Deborah Majka; Dr. Eng. Janusz 2014-15 cycle Wayne Shorter and Grammy winner about how Romanski, President of the Polish Peoples University. will be on dental Esperanza Spalding. Sienkiewicz’s (now a museum) which Sienkiewicz care by Dr. Ewa With the assistance of Polish Obst has trans- friendship with was forced to renovate with his own Matczak. It is scheduled take place Mission Director Marcin Chumi- lated three of actress Helena funds and used as a summer home. on April 19, 3:00 p.m., at the recent- ecki, the St. Mary’s Preparatory S i e n k i e w i c z ’s Modrzejewska The audience also heard a portion ly renovated Belvedere Ballroom of Jazz Band was able to secure a humorous short caused him to of Sienkiewicz’s Nobel Prize ac- the Associated Polish, 9150 Acad- $25,000 grant from the Edward and stories: A Com- spend two years ceptance speech. In one of his finest emy Road, Philadelphia. Josephine Wikiera Foundation to edy of Errors; The in the United moments, Sienkiewicz was able to The Philadelphia Polish Peoples help offset the group’s travel and Authoresses; and States, and how proclaim to the world that Poland, University, founded in 1918, is one performance expenses. The Third One. It this built his then a partitioned country, was far of the oldest Polish-language lec- Wayne Shorter, 81, is a legend in is available from career through from gone and forgotten as a nation. ture clubs in the United States. the jazz community, having picked amazon.com the Letters from up a clarinet at age 15, and working America his edi- his way into Miles Davis’ band in tor published in newspapers back Najserdeczniejsze życzenia the 60s. His solo compositions and home. Sienkiewicz’s travels fueled z okazji świąt “wielkiej nocy” performances have gone on to earn his writing. People and situations Dużo zdrowia oraz obfitych him ten Grammy awards. he encountered found their way into łask Bożych Clark Rundell is director of the his books. This is why readers, both zasyla Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Or- in Poland and abroad, found the chestra’s award winning new music Trilogy and Quo Vadis so absorbing. BERNADETTE M. group, Ensemble 10/10. Under Run- Also mentioned were the vari- dell’s leadership, Ensemble 10/10 ous problems that gifts from grate- PRZYBYLSKI recently won two RPS awards for ful readers caused the author. Not Please make checks payable to: ACPC, c/o “most outstanding ensemble” and New Castle, Pennsylvania Florence Langridge, Membership Chair, 78 least among these was Oblęgorek, Meadow Lane, West Hartford, CT 06107 “most outstanding concert series.” a manor on an estate near Kielce, 18 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • APRIL 2015

SPORTS / Tom Tarapacki Baseball’s Oldest Living Player Mike Sandlock, age 99, has Irena Kirszenstein-Szewińska been recognized as baseball’s oldest (not a palindrome) is considered by living major leaguer. The switch- many the greatest female sprinter of hitting catcher played parts of five all time. Between 1964 and 1976, big league seasons with the Braves, she earned seven Olympic medals Dodgers and Pirates. for Poland, three of them gold. She Sandlock was born in 1915 in also broke six world records and is Old Greenwich, Conn. He never at- the only athlete, male or female, to tended high school, but worked as achieve world records in the 100 m, an electrician during the Depres- 200 m and the 400 m events. sion, earning $200 a month. His CJ Nitkowski, a former big parents, Polish immigrants, thought league pitcher, was one of the first he was crazy when he quit to play major leaguers to maintain his own baseball for $75 a month. web site as far back as 1997. He’s He was 26 when he came up to worked in the sports media since the majors with the Boston Braves retiring, and also played the role of Dutch Leonard for a scene in “42,” in 1942 with roommate Warren FRANCIS STANLEY KAMINSKY the 2013 biographical movie about Spahn. Mike had a single in his only III was the only major conference Jackie Robinson. at-bat in the majors that year, as his player to lead his team in points, re- Przemek Karnowski, the 7-1 season was cut short because of bounds, assists, blocks and steals. World War II. Sandlock’s best year Gonzaga center, had parents with was 1945 with Brooklyn, when he MIKE SANDLOCK. His parents, Polish immigrants, thought he was crazy Arc elementary school and Benet a nice combination of skills. His hit .282 with two home runs and 17 when he quit to play baseball for $75 a month. Academy in Lisle, Ill., told the Chi- dad, 6-foot-3 Bonifacy, is a PhyEd runs batted in 80 games. He finished a teammate of Roy Campanella. cago Tribune that Kaminsky has teacher and basketball coach back in his major league career with the Campy, like Robinson, had come improved every year. “Even now, Torun. His mom, 6-0 Wiesława, is a Pirates. Sandlock, who also played out of the Negro leagues; like Sand- every summer he gets better at physical therapist. “He was my first shortstop, second base and third lock, he was a catcher. According to something else,” said Sobolewski, coach,” Karnowski said. “When I base, was a career .240 hitter. Ac- a 1950 article in Ebony Magazine now a Northwestern guard. Last got injured she was always help- cording to the New York Times, he Campanella gave much credit for year Frank exploded on the national ing me.” has a hand-written sign in his house his defensive success to “a lesson scene, earning MVP honors at an Kaleb Tarczewski, the 7-foot that reads: “Didn’t make the Hall of he learned in 1947 from a white NCAA regional after leading the Arizona center, didn’t start playing Fame but enjoyed every minute.” teammate, catcher Mike Sandlock.” Badgers into the Final Four. Now, basketball until middle school; by Karl Cicitto recently interviewed Campanella said in the article that Kaminsky has gotten to be so good his senior year in high school he was Sandlock, and the article is posted Sandlock “had spotted my windmill that he’s considered the leading rated the nation’s fourth-best recruit at sabr.org. One of the questions to throwing motion and went to work contender for this year’s Wooden in the 2012 class by ESPN. him was: “You’re Polish; who was on me.” Award and the College Player of the Larry Krystkowiak, the bas- the greatest Polish ballplayer of all Later in his career Mike played Year Award. ketball coach for the University of time?” Mike’s answer was: “Stan for the Hollywood Stars of the Pa- Utah, was selected by the Chicago Musial, of course! He was a hellu- cific Coast League, where he said he BET YOU DIDN’T KNOW … Alex Bulls in the 2nd round of the 1986 va great player and a good Catho- “made twice as much money with Wojciechowicz, the NFL Hall of NBA Draft, and played in the league lic Polish lad. I never spoke with the Stars as I ever made in the big Famer and one of Fordham’s famed for nine seasons. him. He was in St. Louis and I was leagues.” He retired with a bad knee “Seven Blocks of Granite,” was the inspiration for a character on in Pittsburgh. I would say he was at age 37, then worked as a carpen- and a member of the Naismith Me- THEY SAID IT the Barney Miller sitcom. Producer the greatest. And I had dinner with ter in his hometown of Greenwich. morial Basketball Hall of Fame, led “My parents didn’t really un- Danny Arnold, a New Yorker and Yaz (Carl Yastrzemski). Yaz was a So how did he live so long? “Age La Salle to the 1952 NIT and 1954 derstand too much about sports. At fan of Fordham University athletics, happy-go-lucky fella but he didn’t is something I never got caught up NCAA Championships. He is the that time, we were in a Polish com- named one of the detectives Stan speak good Polish. The difference into,” said Sandlock. “I’m still that NCAA’s all-time leading rebounder, munity in the inner city of Chicago, Wojciehowicz in honor of “Alex between Stan and Yaz was that Stan 20-year-old kid in my mind and pulling down 2,201 in his four-year and I was the youngest of a bunch the Great.” was nice to everybody.” maybe that’s one reason why I’ve career. Gola was the first player in of cousins … Playing sports was Lindsay Czarniak became the The Times story pointed out lived this long.” NCAA history to score 2,000 points somewhat frivolous, but I liked it. I first female broadcaster to host that Sandlock was with the Dodg- and grab 2,000 rebounds and is one rebelled a little bit, and wouldn’t go coverage of the Indianapolis 500 ers in spring training in 1947 when GOLA STATUE UNVEILED. La of only two players to ever achieve to music lessons and things like that, in 2013. A native of Harrisburg PA, a short-lived petition circulated in Salle unveiled a sculpture of Pol- the feat. La Salle compiled a 102-19 but I would go and play ball. My she joined ESPN as a sports anchor opposition to Jackie Robinson’s ish American basketball great Tom record during Gola’s playing career. parents learned to love it because in 2011. presence on the team. Sandlock, Gola at a reception that was at- He also coached the Explorers for they saw how much I got out of it.” Emil Sitko was a starter on the like many other Dodgers, refused to tended by a large group of family, two seasons with a 37-13 record. — Mike Krzyzewski, on his Notre Dame football team three sign. Sandlock told Cicitto: “I grew friends, La Salle basketball alumni He played 11 seasons in the NBA early love of sports. years at right halfback and one up with black guys and they were and the current men’s and women’s with Philadelphia Warriors, San v v v year at fullback from 1946-1949. good guys and good ballplayers, basketball teams. The sculpture is in Francisco Warriors and New York “Praca trenera jest jak molo – In those four years the team’s re- too. I never had a problem. I also the Hayman Center Hall of Athletes Knicks, winning the 1956 NBA kiedyś się kończy.” (Coaching is cord was 36-0-2. He was known as played golf with Jackie Robinson Area. Championship as a rookie with the like a pier – eventually it comes to “Red” because of his hair, and as and he was a good golfer.” Gola, a four-time All-American, Warriors. Gola was a five-time NBA an end.) “Six-Yard Sitko” because his career In AAA Montreal, Sandlock was 1955 National Player of the Year all-star and is one of two players to — Czesław Michniewicz, who rushing average was 6.1 yards. win a NIT, NCAA and NBA title. managed a number of Polish soccer Johnny Reder, who was born in clubs, including Lech Poznan and Lublin, Poland, became one of just KAMINSKY STILL GETTING Polonia Warsaw. STERLING SILVER JEWELRY a handful of native Poles to play in BETTER. He’s one of the top play- v v v the major leagues when he joined A ers in college basketball, but he’s “People ask me how old I am, the Boston Red Sox in 1932. Be- B D E still getting better. This year, Fran- and I say, ‘I am not old! I am only fore that he was an American soccer C cis Stanley Kaminsky III was the 67 years young!’“ star, winning three American Soc- only major conference player to Polish kayaker Aleksander cer League titles and two National lead his team in points, rebounds, Doba (now 68), who completed a Challenge Cup titles as a goalkeep- assists, blocks and steals. 7,716-mile transatlantic journey F er. He was also one of the rare big G I A fluid and fundamentally sound last year, the longest open-water leaguers whose last name is a pal- H 7-foot center for Wisconsin, Frank kayaking expedition across the At- indrome — it reads the same back- is the son of Frank Kaminsky Jr. lantic in history. ward or forward. Frank Jr., who is 6-10, starred at J K Chicago’s St. Rita High School and Lewis University, where he gradu- Weso³ego Alleluja! ated as the NAIA school’s sixth- all-time leading scorer. 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THE PONDERING POLE / Edward Poniewaz Office of the Mayor Popular themes of the Pondering is relatively small and the fact that my astute knowledge of politics, beloved Polish bison grass vodka. Pole over the years have been about Francis Slay is half Polish is just an this is very impressive and a credit That is keen and if someone knows service and leadership. Politics is afterthought. The real kicker for the to the men who won and served and why it was chosen to be in the story a natural combination of these two Slay political machine in this town the coalition that supported them. or just in the movie, let me know. traits and we have pondered, in one is his other half, the Lebanese an- “My Polish Chef” (www.mypol- way or another, the involvement cestry of his father. The Lebanese IF I HAVE MISSED a notable Pol- ishchef.blogspot.com/) is the web- of Polonia in this unique American in this city are engaged, involved, ish American mayor of a medium site of David Lee Szalanski. He is governing activity. and very visible. There are 28 alder- or large sized city, let me know. The a certifi ed chef in St. Louis, teaches An article about the fi rst Polish men in the city and at one time four truth is, being mayor is a tough job. Polish cooking classes, and has American mayor in New England of them were of Lebanese descent. Ask the mayor of Ferguson, Mis- some juicy ideas for Polish cook- that came my way made me think During this time Francis was presi- souri. Sure there is prestige and books he is working on. Dave has about our participation in this most dent of the Board of Aldermen. notoriety but there is also a com- taught over 500 students (including personal layer of the electoral rela- mitment to leadership and service. the Pondering Pole and his wife Sue tionship. I wish there was a Polish Anthony J. Stonina, Chicopee, Hopefully there is service and in - pierogis) in his classes. They are Daley or Guiliani or Cisneros and Massachusetts. I direct you to the most cases it is a thankless job in fun and informative and his enthusi- strangely there has not been one ADAMOWSKI lost the 1963 Chi- article in the Masslive website by which whatever you do, at least one asm rubs off on you like powdered even in heavily Polish or Eastern cago mayoral election to Richard J. Stephen Jendrysik that piqued my person will complain. sugar on a paczki. European cities. We have dipped Daley by 11 points. curiosity and is about the fi rst may- As always, my interest is primar- The David Lee Polish cooking our toe in the water in Congress or of Polish extraction elected in ily in the fact that we have, at least in school is upstairs from “Siostra, (Dingell, Mikulski, and Durenberg- fi ve consecutive terms in the Illinois New England, Anthony J. Stonina: the cases just mentioned, been part Polish Pottery and Gifts” (www. er – mother is Cebula), as governors General Assembly in 1930. At the On Jan. 4, 1932, the city of Chicop- of the game. Whether we have lost potterystcharlesmo.com/), a store (Pawlenty and Kulongoski), and time, the 25th senatorial district was ee (Massachusetts) inaugurated the but fought the good fi ght (Chicago), on main street St. Charles, Missouri even with a run at the White House the largest in the State. city’s 22nd mayor. Local offi cials had a Polish mother to support us that sells the Boleslawiec pottery. (Muskie). Adamowski came up through the were unprepared for the huge turn- (St. Louis), made history with our David and Katheryne, the owner of Here are a few stories and per- ranks with the late Mayor Richard out for the Monday-morning exer- courage and daring (Chicopee), or “Siostra,” are the melding of two spectives about the Poles and may- J. Daley and Federal Judge Abra- cises in the City Hall auditorium. have practically run the board with great minds. A virtual tour is avail- or’s offi ce: ham Lincoln Marovitz. Three close In December, alderman and auto- a string of wins (Buffalo). I wish able on the website. friends from the rough and tumble mobile dealer Anthony J. Stonina we had had more players and suc- Dziękuje bardzo to Don Ben Adamowski, Chicago. This ethnic melting pot neighborhoods of had defeated the incumbent mayor, cess in the cities with predominant Binkowski for the emails on a would have been huge. Ben, the Chicago: a Pole, an Irishman, and a Henry J. Cloutier, in a fi ve corner Polish populations but no need to whole host of Polish topics. I en- Republican, lost the 1963 election Jew, who became three of the most contest. In spite of the closeness look back. Some of our young Pol- joy reading them, Don. Please keep to Richard J. Daley by 11 points. important and respected men in the of the election, the region’s Polish ish men and women have the smarts them coming. According to the Illinois Police & State. community was positively euphoric and nerve to lead and serve the peo- v v v Sheriff’s News website (http://www. Francis Slay, St. Louis. We are The victory was a fi rst for the entire ple, all of the people, for the cause If you have a thought about this ipsn.org/characters/adam.html lucky in St. Louis to have a mayor six-state region. of humanity, and whether they real- month’s topic, an answer to the 1997), Ben Adamowski is shown as with a Polish connection. Fran- ize it or not, for Polonia. question, a question of your own, or a very accomplished, respected, and cis Slay is the current and longest Mruk, Pankow, Kowal, and have interesting facts to share, con- successful man. serving mayor in St. Louis history, Makowski, Buffalo, New York. POLISH OR NOT? My pick for tact me at: Edward Poniewaz, 6432 Ben Adamowski was the son of and his mother is Anna Sobocinski. Jackpot! Buffalo is a very Polish the 2014 Picture of the Year is The Marmaduke Avenue, St. Louis, MO Max Adamowski, a realtor in the Over the years Francis has spoken town so of course it makes sense Grand Budapest Hotel. As I sat there 63139; email alinabrig@yahoo. Logan Square neighborhood and a fondly about his Polish background that at least one Polonian become watching the movie, I kept hearing com. leader in the Polish American com- and has helped our community mayor, Mruk being the fi rst in 1950. the name of the country where the N.B. If you send email, reference munity for many years before his whenever possible. Suffi ce it to say, On the other hand, cities with large hotel was located and thought that it the Polish American Journal or the son eclipsed his accomplishments. Francis has a warm spot in his heart African American or Hispanic pop- sure sounded familiar. “Zubrowka” Pondering Pole in the subject line. Ben began his political odyssey as for the Polish people. ulations have, until recently, strug- is the name of the country and as we I will not open an eMail if I do not a Democrat, elected to the fi rst of The St. Louis Polish community gled to score once if ever. Based on all know this is also the name of our recognize the subject or the sender.

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BOOKS IN BRIEF / Mary Lanham Gates Honored by The Association of the Sons of Poland The Winding Road to Adulthood — Through Camden GARFIELD, N.J. — On March mitment to the education of our MY WAGGING TAIL narczyk is available from the Polish 18, 2015, the Benevolent Founda- children for the benefit of society by Stan Bednarczyk American Journal Bookstore, Ama- tion of the Association of the Sons of and the future. The first recipient Dog Ear Publishing zon.com and BarnesandNoble.com. Poland honored Frances X. Gates was Seton Hall University Profes- 2014, 471 pp. with a Meritorious Service Award sor, Dr. Richard J. Hunter; then the 4011 Vincennes Rd. About the author. A veteran of at a reception at the Royal Manor Kosciuszko Foundation was ac- Indianapolis, IN 46268 the U.S. Army and the U.S. Postal in Garfield. Chairing the evening’s knowledged; followed by Christine 1-888-568-8411 Service, Stan Bednarczyk was event as the master of ceremonies Kuskowski of the Teaching Eng- dogearpublishing.net prompted to write his memoirs after was the Association of the Sons of lish Program; the Polish Univer- With a friendly conversational a diagnosis with a serious illness. Poland’s Vice President, Louis J. sity Club of New Jersey; The Marie tone, Stan Bednarczyk takes us on He and his wife of 56 years have Gill with presentation of the award Sklodowska Professional Women’s a ride through 22 years of his life in two daughters and three grandchil- to be made by the president of the Association; Celeste Oranchak; and My Wagging Tail. Born in the early dren. Association, Frank Knurowski. in 2014, Gregory Komeshok. 1930s, Bednarczyk is a member of The goal for the evening was Gates has exemplified action and the so-called Silent Generation; de- BLOCK BUSTER. Marcin Kow- to raise funds for scholarships and deeds which confirm the unique val- spite this he has something worth- alczyk set the new world record achievement awards distributed ue of every individual, the majesty while to say in his memoirs. for solving a Rubik’s cube while each year by the Association of the and unending possibilities of the Growing up in Camden, New blindfolded, during a competi- Sons of Poland. Last year’s success- human mind and the enormous po- Jersey, this son of Polish immi- tion in Szczecin in western Po- ful fundraiser enabled the Associa- tential which exists in every person, grants and the youngest of five chil- land. Blindfolded, he solved the tion to distribute more scholarships said Knurowski. “She has devoted dren was a shy kid and always eager puzzle in a record 21.17 seconds. and awards in larger amounts than her life’s mission to the promotion to please and impress others. His cans’ Citizens Club. This was defi- Prior to this competition, in previous years. of Polish heritage and the value young life revolved around the love nitely a step up from candy and ice Kowalczyk was already a world The Benevolent Foundation un- of organizations within our ethnic of family, church and his Polish her- cream, as the club offered dancing, record holder with a time of der the auspices of the Association community, many of which have itage. This is typified in one of the drinking, socializing, and girls. 23.19 seconds, set in 2013. Poles of the Sons of Poland hosts such existed for over a century, like the early chapters when he illustrates As Stan teeters on the brink of have held World Cube Asso- an award reception each year as a Association of the Sons of Poland, the holiday traditions he celebrated adulthood, he is plagued with ques- ciation world records in eleven way of expressing gratitude to an of which Gates is an insured mem- with his family. Every Christmas tions of what to do with his life. events to date. individual or organization whose ef- ber. Eve his family held a Wigilia with Should he get a factory job or join forts reflect the Association’s com- the breaking of the opłatki and ev- the military? Perhaps even college ery Easter saw them at St. Joe’s for could be an option. Uncle Sam POLISH-ENGLISH POLISH AMERICAN the blessing of the baskets. makes the decision for him when he TRANSLATOR Although shy, Stan was never a is drafted into the Army and ships CULTURAL CENTER loner. Bednarczyk and his motley off to Korea. There, away from the • Official documents, letters, crew of friends, with distinctive security of Camden, he learns to be e-mails, etc. 308 WALNUT STREET nicknames such as, Moose, Winky, independent and decisive. • Reasonable rates. and Moses, played street ball, went My Wagging Tail is thoughtfully • Fast, reliable service by e-mail PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 to the movies, and hung out by the written and structured in a sophis- or regular mail. • Translation to/from other (215) 922-1700 corner candy store. Seventy years ticated way. It is not strictly linear; languages available as well. When You’re in Philadelphia’s Historic later Bednarczyk describes the can- from time to time, Stan reflects on • Over 40 years experience District, Visit The Polish American dy store of his youth in vivid detail. earlier parts of his life within the working with genealogists, attor- Cultural Center Museum Exhibit Hall neys, businesses, film-makers, “Cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobac- overarching narrative. This makes Featuring Polish History and Culture co were big sellers but so was ice for a very intriguing and enjoyable government, medical profes- sionals, etc. OPEN 10:00 a.m. TO 4:00 p.m. • FREE ADMISSION cream, a water ice called Yum-Yum read. 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POLAND AND WORLD WAR I / Martin Nowak In the Path of the War The advancing German army evacuated Poles to the east if they RESIDENTS WERE COMPELLED captured more and more Polish were suspected of collaborating to allow the soldiers into their homes lands, causing a flood of refugees to with the enemy, or likely to. Older and to let them live among the fami- flee ahead of it, generally eastward boys and younger men were par- ly members, who were often pushed toward Russia because the Germans ticularly subject to such treatment into a back room for as long as nec- had the upper hand and sent the because they could be drafted into essary. Naturally, the officers pre- Russian army reeling in that direc- the Russian army or at the very least ferred the best dwelling in the area, tion. The civilian Polish population be prevented from joining the other which could be a manor house, an would naturally escape ahead of side. About a million Poles, includ- inn, or often the local priest’s house. the oncoming Germans, sometimes ing Polish Jews, were forced into They would pay the owner for his under the protection of the retreat- the Russian interior against their accomodations, the amount set at ing Russians. It was not unusual for will. Many of them wound up as the officers’ discretion, but short- both soldier and civilian to share the forced laborers on farms. changing and swindling of the Poles same wretched roads escaping be- Well-to-do Poles caught in the was commonplace by both sides. fore the advancing war machine. path of the war had one advantage Russia, Germany and Austria- With the Russians in retreat from Poland, the the Germans or Austrians The roads themselves were of- over the peasants – their wealth. Hungary all carried out a scorched- — as circumstances allowed — took or destroyed anything of value to ten pockmarked with craters from The owners of country estates could earth policy in the Polish coun- them. Above: German Cavalry entering Warsaw on August 5, 1915. artillery shells and otherwise torn often pay off soldiers to leave them tryside. It was a time-honored war the czar’s army was in constant re- the German and Austrian armies, up. The people took to walking on alone. On the other hand, if their tactic for a retreating army: take treat, it devastated the country as it but mostly by the Russians, espe- the fields on either side of the roads property was in the way of a fierce with you anything that the enemy put into practice its scorched-earth cially their Cossack units, who were where it was smoother going. It was bombardment, it suffered the same might find useful – food, livestock, policy. This caused the Poles to turn completely ruthless. Jewish shops, not uncommon to see dead horses fate of a peasant village – total de- clothing, any scrap of metal, men of against Russia. However, the Ger- homes and synagogues were target- lying along the by-ways, having struction. fighting age. What you cannot carry mans and Austrians, during their ed by them for looting and destruc- been killed in battle and their car- The presence of an army in an or what time will not allow you to retreats, also followed their own tion, their inhabitants pulled into the casses left to rot. area did not always mean devasta- take away, destroy. Burn the houses scorched-earth policy. So the Pol- streets and beaten or murdered. The With the Russians in retreat from tion. In between battles the Germans, and the barns and the crops, kill the ish people did not know whom to shtetls, or Jewish villages, in the ru- Poland, the the Germans or Austri- Austrians and Russians were busy animals, tear up the roads and rail- support. It seems that all they could ral areas were subject to complete ans — as circumstances allowed — maneuvering into better positions, roads. do was throw their hands up, say a destruction, often burned to the took or destroyed anything of value getting ready for the next encounter. At first the Poles of Russian prayer and hope for the best. ground with no mercy. Jews were to them. Farms and whole villages When a military unit settled into a Poland mostly supported the Rus- A special word about the Polish quite often accused of collaborat- might be forcibly evacuated, the location for a few days or weeks the sian government in the war because Jews: Jews served in all the armies, ing with the enemy or spying for the crops burned and homes and barns officers usually sought out a place in they wanted their homes and way but sometimes were not drafted be- other side. In the midst of a land of destroyed. which they could live and strategize of life protected from the invading cause they were not trusted. Jewish misery, the Jews’ lot could be ex- The Russians oftentimes forcibly their next movements. Germans and Austrians. But since civilians often were mistreated by traordinarily miserable. CHANGE LEAD-TO-FORM PAGE NUMBERS FOR MAY 2015

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POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL Gomulka’s State Polka Featured on ABC Boston’s “Chronicle” BOSTON — It was 17 years the interest and appeal of his music ago when Governor Paul Cellucci and this bill extends well beyond signed into law a bill making “Say Springfi eld’s boundaries as eleven Hello to Someone in Massachu- of my colleagues have joined me setts” by Lenny Gomulka & Chi- in co-sponsoring the legislation. It cago Push the Offi cial State Polka. has a contagious sound and as Dick “It was a day that I DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION AND CONTINUANCE OF POLISH AMERICAN MUSIC will never forget and something I am so very proud of,” says Polka’s Glory Days Revisited Gomulka. by Larry Trojak end, however, current status of pol- that Massachusetts was the ideal Over 50 fans and For one wonderful, exhilarating ka be damned. It was, to paraphrase site for this tribute, as those in atten- polka pushers lob- weekend in late February, polkas Prince, “time to party like it’s 1969.” dance responded to and sang along bied their way right were alive and well and living in And while the Tribute was the focal with every Scrubby hit put forth. into the State House. western Massachusetts. At a com- point of the weekend, there’s no de- It’s important to note that being the Dressed in tradi- bination dance/tribute which has nying that entertainment carried it. “host” band for a tribute show is not tional costumes, Go- become an annual event at the Pol- An impressive lineup of bands and as simple as one might think. Fans mulka’s wife Estelle ish American Citizens Club (PACC) guests (most of whom, in support of come to events like this to relive and niece Lanelle in Ludlow, Mass., it was the 1970s the IPA, were doing so for only mi- the glory days of the person being Raccis danced to the again and all seemed right in the nor compensation) kept the throngs feted and want the music to refl ect tune. The House had polka world. The occasion was the dancing and singing well past the that time and sound as closely as an overwhelming re- yearly International Polka Associa- advertised cutoff. The Boys (with possible. Not surprisingly, The Push sponse; all were clap- LENNY GOMULKA. State polka, written by band tion (IPA) fundraiser dance which, guest vocalist, the Dynatones’ Mark did an outstanding job, picking up ping and cheering. It leader, was subject of television special. for years now, on small musical was defi nitely a light- has also served nuances which, hearted and fun day on Beacon Hill. Clark might say, it’s got a good beat as an opportu- while individu- “I had fi led this legislation to and you can certainly dance to it.” nity to honor a ally insignifi cant, recognize the musical accomplish- Out of a total of twelve Gram- particular polka all contribute to ments of one of my constituents, my nominations, Gomulka’s CD icon (past honor- what has become Lenny Gomulka, who has numerous “Home Is Where the Heart Is” was ees have includ- the Dynatones’ Grammy nominations,” said his eighth, and was named one of ed greats such trademark sound. Then-State Representative Paul the 10 Best Records of 1998 by as Eddie Bla- Those extra ef- Caron. “I believe that designating Billboard Magazine critic Jim Bess- zonczyk, Happy forts, combined this wonderful song as the Offi - man. Gomulka penned the song Louie, Marion with Trzepacz’s cial State Polka is not only a fi tting “Say Hello to Someone in Massa- Lush, Gene Wis- hosting abili- tribute to Lenny and his band the chusetts” as tribute to the state, its niewski and oth- ties, made for a Chicago Push, but also serves as a beauty, and what it has to offer. ers). The focus fun, memorable way we can recognize the tremen- The segment on the State Polka, of this year’s — and well-de- dous contributions that the Polish “Keep it Symbol,” aired March tribute was Dave served — tribute community has made to the Com- 11 on the WCVB TV-5 magazine “Scrubby” Sew- to this legendary monwealth. While this legislation “Chronicle.” The program high- eryniak, and polka fi gure. was intended to give recognition to lighted the offi cial symbols of the polka fans, mu- a very talented musician who hap- Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Working alongside MC Mark Trzepacz, Gomulka & The Push (above) pre- pened to live in my legislative dis- For more information, visit sicians and no- sented a program which led guests through Scrubby’s career. WHAT MADE tables alike came THE WEEKEND trict at the time, it was evident that www.chicagopush.com. out in droves to honor the iconic, Trzepacz), Eddie Forman Orches- really echo the past, however, was long-time leader of the Dynatones. tra, Dennis Polisky & Maestro’s more than just the music or the Trib- The PACC is a wonderful venue Men, and Lenny Gomulka & Chi- ute. It was the people who attended, which, perhaps due to its quaint cago Push, each rocked the joint in their enthusiasm, their interaction: wood paneling, smoking-friendly their own way. The Boys with their older generations mingling with barroom, and excellent wooden hybrid mix of power/country/tradi- younger; musicians chatting it up dance fl oor, really harkens one tional tunes; Maestro’s Men though with fans; polka celebrities work- back to the glory days of polkas their incredibly deep library; EFO ing the crowd, etc. It was that intan- when 400+ people at a dance was through showmanship and rapport; gible called “atmosphere” that was commonplace and fans genuinely and Gomulka by … well, by being once commonplace at polka venues seemed to care about the music, its Gomulka, that is, being congenial, throughout the country, but is so place in their lives and its overall entertaining and engaging, backing often lacking today. The sense that, state of being. Expectations that the it with a powerhouse band and prov- no matter where you wandered in IPA weekend at the Ludlow PACC ing yet again why he’s been at the the PACC hall those two days, you would be special were high and, as top of his musical game for so long. would be asked to sit down, offered in years past, it did not disappoint. As mentioned, great music not- a shot of Jeżynówka, and made Both days of the two-day gathering withstanding, the weekend’s activi- to feel like you truly belonged. It were essentially sellouts, attended ties all seemed to be leading up to the didn’t matter if you were an IPA dig- • • by equal parts local/regional fans Scrubby Tribute, a chance to honor nitary, a Polka Hall of Famer, a DJ and those who came from all parts a man who, through a combination or IJ, a musician, an ex-musician, a of the country to support the IPA of talent and charisma has become fan or a casual listener of polkas — and pay tribute to Scrubby. iconic — almost mythic. Working you were family that weekend. It’s a alongside Master of Ceremonies feeling that, unfortunately for us as AS ONE WHO SPENDS the ma- Mark Trzepacz, Gomulka and The an ethnic music in a state of decline, jority of the time on the outside of Push presented a program which led happens all too infrequently. So polkas looking in, it’s easy to get guests (and Polka Jammer listen- kudos to Eddie Szela, Freddie “K” caught up in the moment. Seeing so ers alike) through Scrubby’s career, Kendzierski, the IPA, the musicians, many people in attendance leads one from his start as an accordionist in a the folks at the PACC, the fans and to believe that things are not as bad Buffalo-based trio to the days as in- the scores of others who helped for the music as previously thought. fl uential leader of The Dynatones, to make it all possible. Because, for Unfortunately, speaking with mu- his induction into the IPA and points 48 hours in western Massachusetts, sicians, promoters and many fans, beyond. Long a stronghold for Dy- the glory days were back, everyone tells a different story. For this week- natone popularity, it was obvious sensed it, and life was good. MPA to hold Anniversary Dance Timmer has sold his WGPA-AM Bethlehem radio sta- tion to CC Broadcasting LLC of Kutztown. Timmer, a STILLWATER, Minn. — Two bands — Craig Eb- polka legend in that region, is now confi ned to a nursing el’s DyVersaco and Barefoot Becky — will play for the home. His guardians are working to sell Timmer’s other Midwest Polka Association 13th Anniversary Dance. assets, including his picnic grove in Moore Township. Everyone is invited to the celebration on Sunday after- In past years Jolly Joe had shows on radio and tele- noon, April 19, at the historic Withrow Ballroom near vision, headed a band and also operated a music store. Stillwater, from 1:00-6:00 p.m. The Jolly Joe Timmer Show is still running with re- There will be door prizes, cake and coffee. Admis- peats of past musical performances. One of his last pub- sion only $10 per person. lic appearances took place at last summer’s Musikfest. For more information, email Danny Fabeck at dan. St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church Pavilion, [email protected] or call (763) 244-0152. For loca- Tioaga Downs to Host Polkapalooza II 411 Power Street, Johnstown, PA tion directions, call the Withrow Ballroom at (651) 439- 5123. NICHOLS, N.Y. —Tioga Downs Casino is featur- ing its second Polkapalooza, April 11 from noon to Presented by Greater Johnstown/Cambria County Jolly Joe Sells WGPA 8:00 p.m. Joe Stanky & the Cadets, Fritz’s Polka Band, Convention & Visitors Bureau Jude’s Polka Jets II, and John Stevens’ Doubleshot will ALLENTOWN, Pa. — As reported by Anthony be on stage from noon to 8 p.m. Admission is free. visitjohnstownpa.com/polkafest • 800-237-8590 Salamone in The Morning Call, Allentown, Jolly Joe For more information visit www.tiogadowns.com. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • APRIL 2015 www.polamjournal.com 23

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o Oak St Jeffersson in their last bit of gorging before respectively. The Knewz, who draw F their fasting began on Ash Wednes- a devoted crowd across the United ALL DONATIONS INCLUDING ADMISSION PRICE Eureka day. The hall, which was decorated States when they play, brought out ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE in red and white, was over capacity polka fans I’d not seen in quite some as friends and families crowded the time. I am hopeful that some of ALL PROCEEDS ARE FOR THE ‘LISA BISKUP dance floor and bar. Danny Potts these long-time fans will rejoin us ORGAN AND TISSUE DONOR FOUNDATION’ who donated the food for the event for events more often. The retro hall visit www.lisabiskupmemorial.com for more info kept the line moving briskly to get served as the perfect location, with everyone fed, with Polish sausage, a large dance floor, plentiful seating Mark Janik and son Johnny. salads, lazy pierogi, and pączki. and a rounded bar in the attached Polish beer, Chopin vodka, and room. The admission ticket not only First Annual THE NEXT GENERATION. Potts krupnik, were in high demand as gave you an evening of fine enter- Wildwood, N.J. Banquet Hall was the place to be for the bartenders hustled to keep pa- tainment but also dinner including a a cheap night out with friends and trons’ thirst quenched. Polish pride barbequed hamburger, hotdog, and family on the first weekend of Feb- was evident in the huge and diverse salads. One listen to the Knewz and ruary. The Buffalo Concertina All crowd — everyone from grandpar- it’s easy see why they are so popular POLISH Stars continued the long-running ents down to young children. at festivals throughout the United event called the Hard Times Dance. States. FESTIVAL This yearly event offers $5.00 ad- TO WARM YOUR COCKLES. The I enjoyed the convenience of the mission with a coupon as well as 2nd annual Krupnik Fest was held attached bar room which allowed $1.00 baloney and onion sandwich- at Polish Villa 2 in early February. you to listen to the music while still Friday and Saturday es and glasses of beer. The event, A $25.00 donation included a sam- maintaining a conversation with May 15-16, 2015 which began many years ago at ple bottle of Fr. Czesław Krysa’s friends. Although I don’t speak Pol- Corpus Christi parish, always draws delicious homemade honey-based ish, I am an advocate for Polish lyr- 4 Great Bands Including: Great Packages Available! a large crowd. A multitude of fans krupnik, a shot of krupnik, an enor- ics in polka music and The Knewz danced off their indulgence of ba- mous Polish buffet, as well as the provides some of the best. I urge 4 Days & 3 Nights loney and onions to the steady beat music of New Direction. Upon en- anyone who did not attend, to watch THE BEAT Thursday, May 14 through of the All Stars. A long time polka tering Polish Villa, you were greeted for this dance next year and make it Sunday 17, 2015 fan, Mark Janik and his young by proud parishioners who helped a point to do so. You have my word: MARTY SWIATEK son Johnny were in attendance en- to organize this original event. you will not be disappointed. & BACK ON TRACK PACKAGE INCLUDES: joying of one their favorite bands. The scrumptious buffet included • 3 NIGHTS DELUXE Johnny, who steals your heart as krupnik soup (a barley based soup), UPCOMING JOHN STEVENS ACCOMMODATIONS soon as you meet him, already homemade bigos by a St. Casmir • April 14. New Direction, Broadway shows an immense amount of love parishioner and a smorgasbord Market, 999 Broadway, 12:00-3:00 & DOUBLESHOT at an OCEANFRONT for polka music. I admire his dad of Polish sausage, salads, pickled p.m. Free. HOTEL in for exposing his young son to the plums, and delicacies galore. New • For a listing of Easter Sunday and THE BOYS Monday (Dyngus Day) events, see WILDWOOD, NJ music. Passing this music on to the Direction provided a steady beat to page 24. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT BY • 3 FULL BREAKFASTS future generations is imperative for the overfilled restaurant, and atten- • April 11. Dinner Dance, Buffalo polkas to continue. Thanks Mark for dants joined in, dancing between the Touch, St. Gregory the Great Church, DJ BRUCE ZAMORSKI • 2 FULL DAYS keeping the music alive and passing crowded tables and dance floor. 100 St. Gregory Ct., Williamsville, NY. ADMISSION to the First that pride onto your adorable son, As an added bonus, Fr. Krysa 6:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. $25/includes AUTHENTIC Annual Polish Festival you are an inspiration. took the stage along with the band dinner, beer, wine, and soda. POLISH FOOD for his rendition on a few polkas. If • April 16. 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POLISH CAN BE FUN! / Robert Strybel GENEALOGY / Stephen M. Szabados Wielkanoc = Easter Asking the Right Questions In Polish (Wielkanoc) and other Slavic tongues Eas- Religious-Flavored Greeting) Searching on the internet, in Facebook accounts that will allow ter is referred ot as the Great Night (Czech: Velikonoce) • Życzymy Wam Błogosławionych Świąt Zmartwych- books, or reviewing documents will you to ask questions. You should or the Great day (Ukrainian: Вялікдзень – Polish trans- wstania Pańskiego oraz Obfitych Łask Bożych — provide you a wealth of family his- also consider joining the appropri- literation Wialikdzeń). We Wish You Blessed Easter Holidays and Our tory, but at some point you will need ate group because membership may Lord’s Abundant Blessings to ask someone for help. give you access to more information CONCEPTS, CUSTOMS, ARTIFACTS • Wesołego Alleluja, Smacznego Jajka i Morkego Asking questions the right way is and the group’s newsletter may have Ostatki ...... Mardi Gras Dyngusa — Happy Easter, a Tasty Egg and a Wet key to getting the answers you need. future articles that can help you. If Popielec...... Ash Wednesday Dyngus Day. Focus your question on getting one you live in the area, contacts at Gorzkie Żale ...... Bitter Lamentations specific result. Think about your ob- meetings and other events will help Droga Krzyżowa ...... Stations Of The Cross SAMPLE SENTENCES jectives: what do you know; what encourage the exchange of informa- Niedziela Palmowa ...... Palm Sunday • Wielkanoc To Święto Zmartwychwstania Pańskiego. do you want to learn; about which tion that can help you. Wielki Tydzień ...... Holy Week Easter is the feast of our Lord’s Resurrection. people and events is the person you The same advice holds true when Wielki Piątek ...... Good Friday • Następuje po Wielkim poście i przypada na wiosnę. are asking likely to be the most seeking information from family Pisanki ...... Colored Easter Eggs Kiedy cała przyroda odradza się do życia. It follows knowledgeable? Do not ask a ques- members. If you ask Uncle Fred to Baranek ...... Easter Lamb Lent and takes place in spring when all nature tion seeking everything someone tell you everything he knows, he Święcenie Pokarmów ...... Food Blessing comes alive once again. knows about a subject; they may may side-step you by responding Święconka ...... Easter Food Basket • Babcia nam pokazała, jak się pisanki maluje. Gran- ignore your question because they that he can’t remember anything. Grób Pański ...... Lord’s Tomb (Tableau) ny showed us how to color Easter eggs. do not know where to start. Also do Ask specific questions that jog the Wielkanoc ...... Easter • Dzieci idą do kościoła ze święconkami. Children not ask a question that can easily be memory. Whenever possible, show Rezurekcja ...... Easter Morning Sunrise Mass are going to church with their Easter food bas- found; do not waste an expert’s time old photographs of people and plac- Lany Poneidziałek ...... Wet Easter Monday kets. by asking them to do something you es. • W święconkach mają pisanki, curkowego baranka, should be able to easily find your- If you write others seeking infor- THE FOOD OF LENT AND EASTER kawałek kiełbasy, chleb, sól, babkę i ocet. In their self. mation, remember your manners. Śledzie ...... Herring baskets they have Easter eggs, a sugar lamb, Examples of reasonable ques- You are asking them for help and Żur ...... Tart Ryemeal Soup piece of sausage, bread, salt, babka and vinegar. tions: it should be easy for them to reply. Biała Kiełbasa ...... White (Fresh Unsmoked) Sausage • W Wielką Niedzielę procesja Rezurekcyjna trzykrot- • My grandfather was born in 1850 Ask questions precisely. Include as Biały Barszcz ...... White Borscht nie okrąża kościół. On Easter Sunday the Resur- in Czyzew, Poland. How can I much information as necessary to Szynka ...... Ham rection procession circles the church three times. find a copy of the record? (com- identify the individual you are inter- Chrzan ...... Horseradish • Przed zasiąściem do Święconego Dzielimy się ment: the answer will be very ested in, but don’t include informa- Ćwikła ...... Beetroot & Horseradish poświęconym jajkiem. Before sitting down to Eas- specific) tion that will not help or is confus- Jajka ...... (Hard-Cooked) Eggs ter breakfast we share (wedges of) blessed Easter • My grandfather was born in ing. Babka ...... Yeast-Raised Egg Bread Or Cake eggs. 1850 in the Russian Partition of Mazurek...... Flat Easter Sheet Cake • W Lany Poniedziałek chłopcy polewają dziewczęta, Poland. How can I find out the What Does Your a dziewczęta chłopców. On Wet Easter Monday name and location of the village EASTER GREETINGS the boys drench the girls, and the girls – the boys. Last Name Mean? where he was born? (comment: • Wesołych Świąt Wielkanocych or just Wesołych the answer may be complicated by Robert Strybel Świąt — Happy Easter Note: In December WORDS OF WISDOM but there is a specific process to Q: Someone tell me my name Wesołych Świąt means Merry Christmas. W Wielką Niedzielę pogoda, duża w polu uroda. follow). is Polish. Old Europe papers • Wesołego Alleluja — Happy Easter (Traditional showed that my great-great- Examples of bad questions: grandparents came to here from GENEALOGY NOTEBOOK • My grandfather was born in 1850 Kanczuga. Austria. Who is right? in the Russian Partition of Po- — LUIZ HAVRO, Um land. Any help would be appre- brasileiro de ascendência many others. NYS entitles each member access Wedding Database ciated. (comment: you are asking polonesa, São Paulo, Brasil Bakeman established the Help to the PGSNYS Yahoo group and Published on Website for too much information; you A: One surname and lots of Desk at the Minnesota Historical to receive the Society’s newsletter, need to be more specific in your loose ends to tie up! First of all, NEW BRITAIN — The Polish Society, staffed it with volunteers, Searchers, three times per year. New request) Havro or Havrylo are Ukrainian Genealogical Society of Connecti- and designed both the selection members also receive an informa- • What is the best site to find Pol- for Gabriel, but there are hun- cut and the Northeast has posted a process and training process. Since tion package to help get them start- ish records of my Polish family? dreds of people named Hawro in Polish American Marriage Data- 2009, she has volunteered at the ed with their genealogy research. (comment: too broad; at least today’s Poland.. Kańczuga is in base on its website, www.pgsctne. MnHS State Archives in the cata- Annual dues are as follows (all narrow it an area in Poland) SE Poland’s Podkarpackie (Sub- org. loging unit. Bakeman is also a for- funds in U.S. dollars): U.S. mem- carpathian) region which from This database contains the names mer board member and publications bers $20.00; Canadian members An important resource for ques- the late 1700s until 1918 – when of couples of Polish origin who chair for the Minnesota Genealogi- $25.00, International members tions about our Polish ancestors is your ancestors left for Brazil – were married in select locations in cal Society. 30.00. Applications are available the Polish Genealogy Societies that was under Austrian occupation. the northeast United States. The in- at the PGSNYS monthly meeting or are located in a number of areas. But it was definitely primarily formation was taken from marriage PGSNYS Announces can be downloaded from the PGS- However, you should contact the records, newspaper marriage an- group where your ancestor lived Polish ethnic territory. Meeting Schedule NYS Web site. v v v nouncements, town reports, parish The PGSNYS meetings are open and not where you live. If you live If interested in finding out histories or information submitted BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Polish to the public and held at 7:00 p.m. in Minnesota but your Polish ances- what your Polish surname by Society members. Genealogical Society of New York on the second Thursday of each tors lived in Chicago, you should means, how it originated, how The time period generally cov- State (PGSNYS) is dedicated to the month in the cafeteria of Villa Ma- contact PGSA which is located in many people use it, where your ered by these lists is 1892-1940. dissemination and sharing of infor- ria College, 240 Pine Ridge Rd., Chicago because they have access namesakes live and whether a It includes the States of Delaware, mation and assisting members in Cheektowaga, N.Y. to information that will include your coat of arms ever accompanied Massachusetts, New Hampshire, researching Polish ancestors. The For more information, visit ancestors. There are also active Pol- the name, please airmail a $19 New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Ver- Society also promotes research and www.pgsnys.org, or write to P.O. ish groups in Detroit, Massachu- personal or bank check or mon- mont. Connecticut and Jersey City, publication of the history of Poles Box 984 , Cheektowaga, NY 14225. setts, Connecticut, Minnesota, Tex- N.J. will be added at a later date. in New York State. Through pub- as, New York and California. Each ey order to: Robert Strybel / ul. Kaniowska 24 / 01-529 Warsaw lic speaking engagements and civic April Polish Genealogy has a website that will give you their functions, PGSNYS members edu- / Poland. Bakeman to Discuss Presentations contact information. Some also have Poorfarms cate others on Polish history, cul- ture, and genealogical research. The NEWTOWN, Conn. April 8. “In- ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Polish Society was founded in September, troduction to Polish Genealogical Genealogical Society of Minnesota 1988, by the late Michael Drabik. Research.” Newtown Public Library will hold its monthly meeting on Upcoming meetings include: 7:00 p.m. by: Professor Jonathan D. April 11 from 10 a.m. to noon at • April 9. Rhonda Konig. “Break- Shea, A.G. the MGS Building, 4th Floor Con- ing Old World: Finding Foreign NANTICOKE, Pa. April 11. “Day ference Room. 1185 Concord St., Places of Birth in American Re- of Family History” sponsored by in South St. Paul. Mary Bakeman cords” the Northeast Pennsylvania Genea- will discuss the development of the • May 14. Research Night. logical Society & the Genealogical Poorfarm facilities in Minnesota, • June 11. Molly Poremski. “UB Society of Pennsylvania. Luzerne how they functioned, where they Lockwood Library’s Polish his- County Community College. 7:30 were located and the records that tory, purposes Genealogy re- a.m.– 4:00 p.m.Two lectures by were created. sources.” Professor Jonathan D. Shea, A.G.: Bakeman is the retired owner • July 11. PGSNYS picnic for “Introduction to Polish-Ameri- of Park Genealogical Books. She members and guests. can Genealogical Research,” and served as editor of the Minnesota • August 13. Jim Lawson. “Kin- “Translating and Understanding Genealogical Journal and manag- dred Quest: Overcoming Obsta- Polish, Russian and Latin language ing editor of Minnesota’s Heritage: cles in Your Genealogy.” documents of Genealogical Impor- Back to the Sources. The author/ • Sept. 10. Research Night. tance.” compiler of 100+ resources worked • Oct. 8. Mary Jane Masiulionis. PROVIDENCE, R.I. April 18.The with volunteers to publish interment “Polonia’s Migrant Voices.” New England Regional Genealogy records for Meeker County, J.R. • Nov. 12. Elections / Research Conference. www.nergc.org. “Find- Brown (Henderson), Oakland, Cal- Night. ing the Missing Pieces of Your Pol- vary and Ramsey County Poor Farm • Dec. 10. Christmas dinner for ish American Family History,” by: cemeteries, as well as Minnesota members and guests. Professor Jonathan D. Shea, A.G. pensioner records from the Dakota Annual membership in PGS- and Matthew Bielawa War and Inkpaduta raids, among 26 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • APRIL 2015

TRAVELOGUE – 5 Days in Poland / Staś Kmieć “Pampered Poland” and Christmas Market Tours PITTSBURGH — Gypsy vio- lins along the Danube; luxuriating More Than Dumplings in award-winning spas and health Part XIII making pre-Lenten pączki dough- resorts. Experiencing time-honored continued from last month nuts, and the Śląsk hard candies. Polish Christmas traditions. These Contrary to popular fantasies The ser jabłeczny – a unique faux are a sampling of the many travel Polish cuisine is not only dumplings cheese made from apples and fla- experiences being offered by Pol- and pork schab. Joanna then told me vored with honey, orange peel, all ish American artist David Motak, as of the array of meats they offer only spice was a must to try. With cen- part of his 2015 cultural tour series on request: gesine-półgęsek (cured turies of tradition, this product was to Poland and Central Europe: and smoked goose breast described once commonly seen, especially in in the Adam Mickiewicz novel “Pan the borderlands, but is now almost THE PAMPERED POLAND TOUR Tadeusz,” goose lard, okrasa lamb/ completely forgotten. — September 19 to October 3 — is mutton, alder smoked Kurpiowska; A mixture to add to spirits to designed as a leisurely paced tour konina of 100% horsemeat, ka- make Dereniówka intrigued me. Jo- of sightseeing, fine Polish food and banosy from horsemeat — Gorzów anna told me that in the times when relaxing stays at some of Poland’s sausage, smoked polędwica from every noble mansion grew dogwood best deluxe hotels and spa resorts, the Kurpie White Forest, kiełbasa trees, the fruits were highly valued. including the historic Polanica Spa Lisiecka (original from a district The taste is very sour and acidic. Resort in the picturesque Sudety near Kraków), “Mądrego” ham, Adding honey makes it sweet, but Mountains and the award-winning jarred golonka, and salted pork fat the sweetness is pierced by a very Krasicki Castle Hotel and Spa in venison, among others. The fish interesting hint of sour. Cherry also Lidzbark Warminski. Showcasing Moszna Castle products focus on the country’s pas- blends well with the dogwood. In ty of time to celebrate Motak began planning specialty sion with freshwater carp, a very olden days at each tasting, revelers Christmas with fam- tours to Poland in 2004 at the re- large group of fish native to Europe with a tear in their eye would men- ily and friends. Also in- quest of friends and students of his and Asia; it is sold smoked and as a tion its wonderful taste. cluded will be a visit to popular Krakow Szopka art work- rolled fillet ham. If you are a fan of traditional Pol- lovely Salzburg, Austria, shops. In creating these travel offer- Kajmak is a creamy butterscotch ish food and looking for products to commemorate the 50th ings, he has relied on over 20 years dairy product similar to clotted prepared according to old, original anniversary of the film- experience in high-profile special cheese. The traditional method is recipes, without artificial additives, ing of the “Sound of Mu- events management, VIP travel and to boil milk slowly, then simmer it that are beautiful looking and deli- sic” and a Kulig Polish public relations for major universi- for two hours over a very low heat. cious this place is definitely for you! Sleigh Ride in Zakopane. ties, non-profits and cultural -orga After the heat source is shut off, These are the food which one might A leading expert on nizations. Motak has been active in the cream is skimmed and left to have heard about from parents or the Krakow szopka, Mo- Polish affairs for many years and has chill and mildly ferment for several grandparents, or from the literature. tak will also conduct a shown his artwork around the world hours or days. It has a high percent- For some it may be a return to the special behind-the-scenes including Poland, Hong Kong, age of milk fat, about 60% and has culinary memories from childhood. visit to the spectacular China, and at many major galleries a thick, creamy consistency and rich There are many interesting items Szopka Christmas Creche and private collections in the United taste. The word “kajmak” has Cen- for seekers of new taste sensations, Exhibition in Krakow. States. Educated in Poland and con- tral Asian origins, possibly formed but also unusual gifts for those who The tour also includes versant in Polish and Central Euro- from the verb which means melt and have all the stereotypical Polish sou- a vintage Trolley Tour of pean history, folk art and traditions, molding of metal in Mongolian. venirs. The products have won nu- historic Prague, a Dan- Motak brings a wealth of insight Natural goat’s milk yogurt - merous awards in competitions and ube River Cruise, Folk- into each group travel experience, Słupski Chłopczyk (a traditional exhibitions. They are also included lore Evenings and an carefully researching and designing cheese type camembert), fried in the list of most traditional prod- optional Viennese Musi- every excursion. cheese (delicacy of Silesia and Wiel- ucts of the Ministry of Agriculture, Dave Motak with his “Hong Kong Szopka.” cal Concert. This unique Included in the tour price are all kopolska) - Old Szeneker Cheese and belong to our culinary heritage. excursion will conclude taxes, roundtrip airfare, admissions, with 12-36 months maturation and v v v the beauty of autumn in Poland, the in Krakow with a special Polish top-rated hotels, deluxe tour bus, Podhalańskie-Tatra smoked cheese Postscript: Klasyka Smaku’s mis- “Wigilia” Christmas Banquet with English speaking guides, entertain- fill the dairy cooler. sion to offer Polish products rooted tour also features a private lunch in stunning Moszna Castle, a special- traditional foods, live folk entertain- ment and two meals daily. Flights This was a unique opportunity in native culinary traditions They ment, Polish kolędy Christmas Car- are available from Chicago and oth- to discover some forgotten Polish now continue operations in an his- ty wine tasting and vineyard visit in Lower Silesia, tours of Tyskie ols and the sharing of the traditional er U.S. gateway cities. tastes, but I had to be careful with toric part of Warsaw at BioBazar ul. opłatek wafer. Complete tour itineraries, inter- which food products would be al- Żelazna 51/53. Brewery and the famous Polish Pot- tery Factory in Boleslawiec. The The Wigilia event has proven to active tour maps and other details lowed through the U.S. customs BioBazar is an initiative that be one of the most popular and mov- can be found at www.janddtours.net department. I purchased the konfi- brings together manufacturers and tour includes deluxe hotels and city tours in historic Krakow, Wroclaw, ing events among past tour partici- or call Wanda at Chopin Tours (800) tura z płatków róży (jam with rose distributors of unique foods and Or- pants. 533-0369. petals) for my mother to use when ganic products. Torun, Gdansk, Warsaw, special events and much more.

THE CHRISTMAS MARKETS OF CENTRAL EUROPE TOUR — No- vember 27 to December 10 — fea- tures the charm of an Old World Holiday with city tours and color- ful Christmas Markets in Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava and Krakow. This tour provides attendees with the opportunity to do their holiday shopping at European Christmas Markets and be back home in plen- POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • APRIL 2015 www.polamjournal.com 27

OBITUARIES Historian Edward J. Dybicz, PAJ Contributing Editor Edward (Ed) Joseph Dybicz, cer and holds the Purple Heart Med- Eternal Flame Award and the Fire torical Park in 1950. He answered brary. age 91, of Swedesburg, Pa., passed al, two Bronze Campaign Stars for Police Award from the fi rehouse. historical inquiries for the Upper Dybicz was a member of Sacred away Feb. 17, 2015, at Mercy Sub- the Northern France and Rhineland Dybicz served as vice-chairman Merion Township Board of Super- Heart Church, Swedesburg, and a urban Hospital. Campaigns, Victory Medal, Good of the Upper Merion Municipal Au- visors in the late 1940s. For his his- life member of its Holy Name Soci- A newspaper reporter, historical Conduct Medal, European-African- thority from 1953 to 1956. He was torical writings he received awards ety. He was also an usher and collec- writer, offi ce worker, civic servant, Middle East Medal, and American also retired from the Upper Mer- from the Upper Merion Park and tor. He was the Holy Name Society and volunteer fi reman, Dybicz was Service Medal. He was a staff mem- ion Township Auxiliary Police and Historical Foundation, the Legion “Man of The Year,” and served on born July 14, 1923 in Swedesburg. ber of the Conshohocken Recorder was chairman of The Upper Mer- of Honor of The Chapel of the Four the 100th anniversary committee for He was a graduate of Upper Mer- in 1941 and was a correspondent for ion Township 1960 Clean-Up, Fix- Chaplains and from the Montgom- the church. He is a life member of ion High School, Class of 1941, the Norristown Times Herald for 30 Up, Paint-Up Campaign in which ery County Fire Chiefs Mutual Aid the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post where he was class orator and edi- years. He covered the papal visit to the township won an outstanding Association. He was named “Mr. 7878 of Upper Merion and V.F.W. tor of the school newspaper. In his the United States of Pope John Paul achievement award from the Na- Upper Merion History” by the Up- Post 840, the 44th Infantry Divi- senior year, he won fi rst prize in the II in 1979, and met the pontiff at St. tional Headquarters in Washington, per Merion Board of Supervisors in sion Association, D.A.V. Post 25 of Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers Charles Borromeo Seminary, Lower D.C. September of 2005 and honored by Norristown, Mlotkowski Memorial High School Reporters Contest at Merion Township. He was also a He was a historian and wrote the township senior organization. Brigade Society of Fort Delaware, Penn State College. He completed retired offi ce employee of the Alan The History of Swedesburg in 1962 Dybicz was co-author of the Up- Montgomery County Historical extensive courses of study in For- Wood Company of Plymouth Town- when the community marked its per Merion Township chapter of the Society, Valley Forge Historical eign Area and Language at the Uni- ship. 250th anniversary. His historical ar- Second Hundred Years History of Society, Montgomery County Fire versity of Iowa at Iowa City, where He was one of the original and ticles appeared in many newspapers Montgomery County. He focused Police, Upper Merion Township he was a member of the Newman the last surviving organizer of The and magazines. Due to his research, many of his historical articles on the Auxilliary Police, Swedish Heri- Club. Swedesburg Volunteer Fire Compa- the name of Gen. Casimir Pulaski, ethnic contributions to the history tage Society of Swedesburg, Iowa, Dynbicz served with the 114th ny in February of 1942 and served commander of the American Cav- of the United States. In September an emeritus member of the King of Regiment, 44th Infantry Division, as its recording secretary for 27 alry during the American Revolu- 2007, he was honored as the “Upper Prussia Historical Society and was a U.S. Seventh Army, European The- years; also as a director and member tionary War, was added to the list of Merion Township Library Friend of promoter of the Miraculous Medal atre of Operations during World War of the fi re police. He is a life mem- offi cers on the National Memorial the Year” award in recognition and Association of Germantown. II. He was a non-commisioned offi - ber of the company. He received the Arch at Valley Forge National His- appreciation of his service to the li- Jeanette Kosakowska-Rogers, Past PACS President Rev. Francis A. Gwiazda, Jeanette Kosakowska-Rogers of and held the offi ce until 1998. She Kostka Parish in St. Louis). Saved St. Laurentius School St. Louis, Mo., was past president has chaired the Polonez Ball every She was also a member of the of the Polish American Cultural So- year since 1985, and established and Polish Falcons of America, The Pol- Reverend Francis A. Gwiazda, structure was crumbling, and closed ciety from 1993 to 1998 and Chair funded the Stan Musial Scholarship ish National Alliance and the Polish Pastor Emeritus, Saint Laurentius it in March of last year. It was de- of the Polonez Ball for many years. for local students of Polish heritage. Roman Catholic Union of America. Parish, Philadelphia, died at Mercy consecrated in October 2014. The eldest child of Bronislaw Rogers was a board member of Rogers’ generosity of her time Fitzgerald Hospital, Darby, March Although he couldn’t save the and Stella Kosakowska, immigrants the St. Louis-Szeczin Sister Cit- and leadership within St. Louis 2, 2015. church, Gwiazda was instrumental from Lomza, Poland, Rogers was ies, The Catholic Student Center and Polonia garnered her immense Gwiazda was born on February in keeping the parish school going. born and raised in St. Louis. of Washington University and The respect, accolades and countless 26, 1943, in Philadelphia. He is the To his credit, enrollment grew since In 1993 she was elected presi- Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of friends, from the many organiza- son of the late Stanley Gwiazda and Holy Name, St. Anne’s, and other dent of the Polish American Cultur- Perpetual Help (an order established tions she worked with. the late Helena Jedrzejczyk. Gwiaz- parochial schools closed in the late al Society of Metropolitan St. Louis by Polish nuns at St. Stanislaus da attended Saint Josaphat Parochi- ‘90s and early 2000s, and students al School, Philadelphia, and Roman were welcomed at St. Laurentius. Catholic High School, Philadelphia, Gwiazda, who spent his fi nal Krystyna Pienkowski, Survived Siberian Imprisonment before entering Saint Charles Bor- months enduring severe diabetes romeo Seminary. and other ailments, moved into Vil- Krystyna C. (nee Romaniak) Pi- the barracks “What happened to us, what that He was ordained on May 17, la St. Joseph in Flourtown, where he enkowski, a survivor of a Russian with them. The war did to us, to our families, that, 1969, at the Cathedral Basilica of died. P.O.W. camp in Siberia, died Febru- baby’s mother you can not forget,” she said. Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia, Donations in his memory may be ary 25, 2015. had no food for Pienkowski was wife of the late by His Eminence John Cardinal made to St. Laurentius School, 701 Pienkowski was 12 years old her — not even Cmdr. Jerzy Cicero-Pienkowski; Krol. He served as Parochial Vicar E. Gaul St., Philadelphia, PA 19125. when her brothers and her father breast milk. Pi- loving mother of Lidia Priestley- at Saint Hedwig Parish, Chester; were taken by the Germans — she enkowski held Couzo, and Ramona (Edward) Saint Laurentius Parish, Philadel- never saw her father again. She and her while she Hurley; grandmother of Eric Hur- phia; Saint John Cantius Parish, Visit our On-line Bookstore at her mother were loaded into a cattle was secretly ley, Veronica (Nicholas Kamenja- Philadelphia; and Saint Adalbert www.polamjournal.com car and taken to Siberia. For three Christened. The rin) Couzo and Jason Hurley; pre- Parish, Philadelphia. weeks they were packed in with infant died moments later. deceased by three brothers; also Subscriptions, butter lamb Gwiazda was named pastor of molds, cards, music and more! 80 other people and given almost But Pienkowski and her mother survived by nieces and nephews. Laurentius Roman Catholic Church Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Dis- no food. She said the destination escaped their cold, barren prison. Memorials may be made to St. Stan- in Fishtown, the oldest Polish Ro- cover accepted. Secure Server. was worse: a cold, lifeless Siberian They became soldiers for Poland. islaus Church, 123 Townsend St, man Catholic Church in the Arch- camp. She does not know how they They traveled the world fi ghting Buffalo, NY 14212, or the American diocese, in 1986. You can also renew your survived there for two, long, harsh for Poland and eventually made Lung Association of WNY. 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ILLINOIS stressed that the city authorities nancing Districts (TIF). City traffic Avenue, in front of the Copernicus rade will be held on Saturday, July CHICAGO — This year, on May have given much past support to the engineers approved Arena’s request Center. The Center is a popular 4, 2015, and will begin at 11:00 a.m. 2, Chicago’s 124th Polish Consti- organizers of the parade and that to spend about $140,000 from the destination that hosts a wide variety Assembly will be at the Thruway tution Day Parade will be held on Dearborn Street will be a beautiful Portage Park TIF to build two ref- of Polish-oriented concerts, conven- Mall and proceed to march north Dearborn Street, not on Columbus and impressive location for the pa- uge islands, one at 3832 N. Cicero tions, and community events, as down Harlem Road to Cheektowa- Drive, as in previous years. The rade. Avenue in front of the Polish Amer- well as other ethnic events. The Jef- ga Town Park. Anyone interested in reason for this change is that from The parade will be held on Sat- ican Association and the other at ferson Park TIF will fund this par- marching or wanting more informa- April 30-May 2, the National Foot- urday, May 2, commencing at 11:30 3900 N. Cicero Avenue near the Six ticular project at a cost of $70,000. tion, please contact Chris Tanski, a.m. with participants marching Corners Shopping District. ball League (NFL) which will hold MICHIGAN Chairwoman at (716) 771-1076 or its annual NFL draft in Chicago, has down Dearborn Street from Lake The refuge islands will assist pe- email parade@patrioticcommisson. HAMTRAMCK — Roughly been given priority. It has requested Street and ending at Van Buren destrians who cross Cicero to visit com. $60,000 in improvements are com- parking, street closings, and hotel Street. More detailed information the Polish American Association. ing to Pope Park, home to one of PENNSYLVANIA concessions. Chicago has honored can be found at: www.may3parade. Additionally, many pedestrians dart the most striking monuments in the NFL’s requests, which will re- com. across Cicero Avenue in the shop- BRYN MAWR —April 7. Pol- Hamtramck. Installed in 1982, the quire an alternative parade route. CHICAGO (GBC) — According ping district, where the blocks are ish Film “Man of Iron,” directed 6,000-pound-statue honors Pope- John Kopec, president of the Al- to John Arena, alderman of the 45th elongated by the diagonal intersec- by Andrzej Wajda. Bryn Mawr Film John Paul II, the first pope of Polish liance of Polish Clubs of America Ward, three new pedestrian refuge tions of Cicero and Milwaukee Av- Institute, 824 W. Lancaster Ave. descent. He actually visited Ham- and chair of the parade commit- islands will be built in the Portage enues and Irving Park Road. 7:15 p.m. Info call (610) 527-9898 tramck five years after the statue tee, maintains that the 2016 Parade Park and Jefferson Park areas with The third pedestrian refuge island or (610) 527-4008. went up, reportedly giving it a will return to Columbus Drive. He money from two Tax Increment Fi- will be built at 5200 W. Lawrence READING —April 12. Berks thumbs-up as he cruised by in the County Polish American Board Popemobile. The park looking a bit of Education Scholarship Ban- shabby 33 years later, but expect quet. Reading Country Club, Exeter that to change over the summer. Township. Cocktails 4:00 p.m.; din- First off, the space’s old brick ner 5:00 p.m. Music. Info / reserva- pavers are starting to crack and tions call Helen Nowotarski (610) sink. They’ll be replaced with a 777-4598. new, brick-patterned surface, which LANSDALE —April 18. Annu- will also include landscaping. New al International Spring Festival. trees will be planted and additional North Penn High School, Valley benches installed, giving the space Forge Road & Sumneytown Pike. more functionality. Added lighting 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Food vendors, will ensure the space glows at night. international displays, live enter- The iron fencing surrounding tainment, activities for children and Pope Park will be and reused at Vet- much more. Call Lansdale Public eran’s Memorial Park. It was actu- Library at (215) 855-3228 for infor- ally salvaged from the now-demol- mation. Free admission. Open to the ished Dodge Main Factory, once the public. heart of HamTown’s economy. Fi- PHILADELPHIA — April 19. nally, the mural will be touched up. Lecture in the Polish language at the Fun Fact: The mural celebrates Pol- Polski Uniwersytet Ludowy, As- ish culture, and its characters were sociated Polish Home, 9150 Acade- modeled after actual Hamtramck my Rd. 3:00 p.m. Speaker: Dr. Ewa residents at the time of painting. Matczak, dentist. Topic: “What to MINNESOTA do for your smile to be beautiful and WINONA — A Priest’s Art without an inferiority complex.” Show is being sponsored by Info call (215) 624-9954. All are in- The Polish Museum in Winona, vited to attend. Free. April 17-19 at the Morrison An- CORNWALL —April 19. Coun- nex 363 E. 2nd Street. Times are: try Western / Polka Dance. Sacred Friday—2:00-8:00 p.m.; Satur- Heart Parish Center, Cornwall Road day—10:00-4:00 p.m.; and Sun- & 419. Music by Joe Stanky & Ca- day—noon-4:00 p.m. The show is dets Band. 2:00-6:00 p.m. Info/tick- free and open to the public. ets call Joe (717) 566-5704. PHILADELPHIA —May 9. Pol- NEW YORK ish Police Association of Philadel- CHEEKTOWAGA — The phia Annual Founder’s Day Ban- Cheektowaga Patriotic Com- quet. King’s Caterers II, 4010 New mission is looking for individuals, Falls Road, Bristol, Pa. 6:00 p.m.- businesses, groups, organizations midnight. Music, cocktail hour, or anyone interested in marching surf and turf sit down dinner, and a in the 39th Annual Town of Cheek- six-hour open bar. Info, call Edward towaga 4th of July parade. The pa- McCloskey at (215) 425-4783.