' У ХРИСТОС РОДИВСЯ! CHRIST is BORN! THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Published by the Ukrainian National Association inc., a fraternal non-profit association vol. LXIX No. 51 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23,2001 $^^f$2 in Ukraine

Toronto program on Famine-Genocide Use of government resources emerges focuses on educating students as an issue as Rada elections approach by Roman Woronowycz 31 parliamentary elections in which it by Lesia Korobaylo teacher Nicholas Latyshko retold his Kyiv Press Bureau noted that: "the use of administrative desperate survival story to the spell- TORONTO - in order to promote resources in the upcoming parliamentary bound students. Mr. Latyshko empha- KYiv - As lawmakers from Ukraine's elections of 2002 will be sufficiently public awareness about the unprece- sized that the Famine was not the result verkhovna Rada gear up for the March dented and tragic Famine-Genocide in high." The center also reported that in a of climatic conditions or poor harvest, 2002 elections and as the first strategies recently conducted survey about half of Soviet-occupied Ukraine during 1932- but was deliberately perpetrated on the are implemented, the issue of govern- Ukrainians agreed with that assertion. 1933, the Toronto Branch of the Ukrainian people by the Soviet regime. ment administrative resources and how The same report claimed that only Ukrainian Canadian Congress organ- Education consultant valentina they will affect the races has become an about 3 percent of the population actually ized and sponsored a commemorative Kuryliw and educator Marika increasingly important issue here. would succumb to pressure from govern- week whose focus was educational pro- Szkambara provided historical lessons; There is widespread belief among the ment structures to vote a certain way. grams for students. Ms. Dmytryshyn covered the elements population and acknowledgment among However, those who represent political Over 370 elementary and high of art related to the children's art exhib- political experts that those who hold interests that will have no access to the school students actively participated in it. information kits included a Famine- power or have direct access to it - and political benefits the government can these educational programs, which took Genocide booklet featuring an exten- that means some ability to control gov- supply say the influence will be much place at the Ukrainian Canadian Art sive bibliography, current articles, ernment finances as well - will have a stronger. Foundation (UCAF) during the week of quotes, facts, as well as questionnaires direct bearing on how the political cam- "Even today, everywhere we look as November 17-25. for students. paigns play out and who the winners will we prepare for the elections, we see Displayed throughout the founda- Of paramount importance were the be. administrative resources at work. All the iioirs gallery was a children's art exhib- presentations by students Oleksa Rewa What is not yet certain, and probably major parties will be utilizing them. The it titled "Famine-Genocide Through the and Mykhaylo Reay, both very active will only become apparent after the 0 structures opposed to the president have Eyes of a Child.' This exhibit com- members in various Ukrainian youth results are in sometime after March 31, is no chance," explained National Deputy prised 210 paintings produced last year organizations. Mr. Rewa is a University how the use of government power in the Natalia vitrenko, an influential presiden- by Toronto area students during art of Toronto student majoring in Life form of media^access, public relations tial candidate in 1999, who leads the workshops created and conducted by Sciences with a minor in Ukrainian strategies, influences over cadres and just small, radical Progressive Socialist Party. art educator Halia Dmytryshyn. The Studies. Two years ago while simulta- plain old money will affecf^e outcome During a speech in a hall adjoining the broad spectrum of these dramatic and neously completing his international of the vote. ^s. colorful paintings depicted life in Baccalaureate and his О AC (grade 13) Razumkov Center roundtable, President During a roundtable heldW Leonid Kuchma, whose office would Ukraine from the prosperous years at the Toronto French School he wrote a December 18, sponsored by the before the Famine-Genocide to the major essay, entitled "The Ukrainian have the most influence over how admin- Razumkov Center for Economic and istrative resources are allocated to politi- paintings representing the brutal Soviet Famine of 1932-1933" for which he Political Studies, the consensus reached campaign of food confiscations, earned an А-к Mr. Reay, who is current- cal organizations, rejected any such pos- by an array of experts was that the degree sibility. destruction of property, terror and mur- ly an OAC student at St. Michael's of influence would vary. However, most "it simply will not be possible. There der. agreed that of Ukraine's 127 political will be more EelectionJ observers in Famine-Genocide survivor and (Continued on page 8) parties, those positioned politically clos- Ukraine for this election than anywhere est to the presidential structures would else ever," explained the president. benefit the most. "Merely from the Organization for That same day the Razumkov Center Security and Cooperation in Europe there issued a report on expectations and polit- ical scenarios in the run-up to the March (Continued on page 8) Ukrainian and Russian representatives meet at business summit in Kharkiv by Roman Woronowycz single currency, the euro, in a few weeks, Kyiv Press Bureau for having a realistic currency policy, according to interfax-Ukraine. KYiv - Russia's chief economic envoy viktor Chernomyrdin, Russia's ambas- to Kyiv on December 19 rejected an asser- sador and chief economic envoy to tion by the leader of his country's main Ukraine, rejected the possibility at least businessmen's association that Kyiv and for the near term on December 19 when Moscow should emulate the European he told Kyiv journalists that he doubted Union countries and join in a single cur- the two countries are ready socially, eco- rency. nomically or politically for such a move. Arkadii volskyi, president of the The comments by Mr. volskyi were the Russian League of industrialists and most controversial in the first-ever offi- Entrepreneurs, added controversy to a cially sponsored summit of Russian and rather mundane Russian-Ukrainian busi- Ukrainian business-types. The presidents ness forum held in Kharkiv on December of both countries, Leonid Kuchma of 13-14 when he called on the two countries Ukraine and viadimir Putin of Russia, to adopt a single currency to simplify eco- visited the proceedings on December 14 nomic ties and trade between them. after touring several local manufacturing He told fellow businessmen during a centers in the Kharkiv area. forum session that such a move would Speaking before the business represen- lvan Terefenko help avoid losses in trade that occur dur- tatives, President Kuchma emphasized Survivor Kateryna Scherban recounts the terror of the Famine. ing currency exchanges and cited the European Union, which will introduce a (Continued on page 15) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2001 No. 51

ANALYSIS^^^^^ Oligarchic Social Democrats suffer setback Miensk tough on Kyiv's Soviet-era debtt "1 will never sign another decree on byTarasKuzio vblkov, a businessman who is reputed to holding a referendum, even if one is CHERNlHiv -. Ukrainian Primlee RFEJRL Newsline have ties to organized crime and is want- urgently needed, because 1 have no right ed by Belgian police on money-launder- Minister Anatolii Kinakh and hi1Ss to do so until the results of the previous On December 13, 234 members of the ing charges, received a medal from Belarusian counterpart, Henadz NavitskilC1,' referendum have been implemented," the Ukrainian Parliament voted to dismiss President Kuchma in February in honor met in Chernihiv, northern Ukraine, oDn president said. (RFE7RL Newsline) vice-Chairman viktor Medvedchuk from of his "selfless work and personal merits December 18 to discuss trade and ecoo- his position. Mr. Medvedchuk is also the in promoting Ukraine's socioeconomic nomic issues, Belarusian and Ukrainiaan Kuchma opposes joint border checkpoints chairman of one of Ukraine's most development." But since then his star has media reported. The prime ministerrs important, but least liked, oligarchic endorsed a plan of bilateral economic also waneid:. ' . . ilc KYiv - "We are ready to consider political parties - the Social Democratic cooperation for 2002 calling for an A new party of-power, Regions of an joint border checkpoints with Moldova, Party (United). increase in annual trade turnover to Si Ukraine, was created by the head of. the jl But we cannot accept this on the border Mr. Medvedchuk achieved notoriety billion from the current level of some State Tax Administration, Mykola ne with the Transdniester region," President during the Soviet era when he helped S700 million. However, the sides did not Azarov, earlier this year in the Donbas, l0t Leonid Kuchma told journalists on send well-known Ukrainian dissident address the contentious issue of and many deputies from Mr. volkov's 0f December 18. Mr. Kuchma recalled that poet vasyl Stus to the Gulag, where he Ukraine's Soviet-era debt to Belarus Moldova wants "to place Moldovan cus- Parliament faction joined it. The final us died in 1986. in the 1990s, Mr. because an intergovernmental commisi -. toms officers on Ukraine's territory" and indication that Mr. Yolkov had fallen out s Medvedchuk's rise to fame was meteoric, sion has failed to produce a relevant join t added that such a possible move should of favor with President Kuchma and was mt and he recently set his sights on the post- resolution. Mr. Navitski told Belapan thatt be approved by the Ukrainian no longer needed as an "adviser" was his ia Kuchma presidency. Miensk will not ratify the border agree.- Parliament. However, he noted that "we replacement as head of the Democratic ;e The factions that gathered the 150 sig- ment with Ukraine as long as Kyiv failils don't want to fight with the Union by Mr. Kuchma's long-time per- s natures to place the motion of dismissal to repay its Soviet-era debt to Belarus, lin Transdniester region or impose an eco- sonal friend, vblodymyr Horbulin, who n to a vote came from the two Rukh parties 1997 Belarusian President Alyaksanddr nomic blockade on it." in a bid to tight- was Yevhen Marchuk's predecessor as r (36 members), Reforms-Congress (14), Lukashenka said that debt amounted to en control over what Chisinau calls secretary of the National Security and Yulia Tymoshenko's Fatherland (25), S217 million, in a recent intergovern.- smuggling from and to the Transdniester, Defense Council. n Solidarity (21), and the newly created mental agreement, the figure shrank to the Moldovan government asked Kyiv Four factors have led to Mr. Unity (15) led by popular Kyiv Mayor S313 million, and Ukraine offered somnee earlier this year to allow its customs Oleksander Omelchenko. The remaining Medvedchuk's decline. property in Crimea to cover some of thhe officers access to checkpoints located on votes came from the Socialists and First, Mr. Omelchenko's Unity faction debt. Mr. Navitski told Belapan thatt the Ukrainian side of the border. dislikes the SDPU-0 because of its con- ia Communists, who together command Ukraine is seeking to get rid of the clauslse (RFE7RL Newsline) 130 members. Those two factions blame trol of many of Kyiv's prize assets, for turning over the property and wantits Mr. Medvedchuk for the adoption by the including the Dynamo Kyiv soccer team. the debt figure to be reduced to S51 mil-, - Prez predicts rise in electricity tariffs Mr. Azarov's rival Regions of Ukraine verkhovna Rada last month of the land lion. (RFE7RL Newsline) KYiv - The president said Ukraine reform bill. has supported recent draft legislation to tax payments made on the transfers of Kuchma hopes for workable new Rada will have to increase tariffs for electricity it has been increasingly evident that consumption. Leonid Kuchma added, both the SDPU and Oleksander volkov's soccer players from which the SDPU KYiv - President Leonid Kuchma on however, that the increase will not be Democratic Union have been out of favor inordinately gained. Mr. Omelchenko December 18 expressed hope that a ne^w implemented as "spontaneously" as with President Leonid Kuchma. Mr. also dislikes Hryhorii Surkis, Mr. Medvedchuk's ally and president of Kyiv Parliament elected in the March 31 ballolot envisaged in the European Bank for Dynamo and the Football Federation of will be more efficient in contrast to thhe Reconstruction and Development's loan Taras Kuzio is a research associate at Ukraine, who was his rival in the bitterly current one, interfax reported. He crititi-- offer for completing two nuclear reactors the Center for Russian and East cized the current legislature for ineffifi-- in Ukraine to compensate for the closure European Studies, University of Toronto. (Continued on page 13) ciency and political rows, "it's impossisi-- of Chornobyl. President Kuchma also ble to advance in economy and politics; iiff said the tariffs will not be raised this win- the government has no support in thhe ter. He revealed that the recently signed Parliament," Mr. Kuchma noted. "1 accord on Russia's assistance in complet- Poland 20 years after martial law extremely dislike when ultra-leftiststs ing the two Ukrainian reactors provides unite with ultra-rightists fin the parliaia- for a Russian credit of Si50 million in by Jan Maksymiuk of correspondence and telephone calls, as mentj," he added, referring to the recen^nt 2002. (RFE^RL Newsline) RFE1RL Newsline well as curfews. Major Polish plants and factories received new managers - mili- ouster of First vice Chairman of thhe Twenty years ago, on the morning of tary commissars. AH the Polish periodi- verkhovna Rada viktor Medvedchukj ^ . Rada seeks probe of presidential staff chief (RFEZRL Newsline) December 13, 1981, all of Poland was cals - apart from the party's two country- KYiv - The verkhovna Rada on shocked by the sight of tanks, armored wide dailies (Trybuna Ludu and Zolnierz ... insists on implementing referendumг December 18 supported a motion that the personnel carriers, and police and mili- Wolnosci) and 16 regional dailies - were Procurator-General's Office launch a tary units armed with Kalashnikov suspended. All the universities were KYiv - President Leonid Kuchmnaa criminal case against presidential admin- machine guns patrolling the streets. And closed and all the students, including this said he is still hopeful that the results of istration chief vblodymyr Lytvyn, deputy quite suddenly, there were no radio or author, were told to go home and watch the referendum held on April 16, 200030,, ihor Bakai, and others, UN1AN reported, television programs on the air. instead, television for an official announcement will be implemented, reported thhe The motion is called "On investigating ТУ every half hour broadcast images of on when to return to their studies. UN1AN news agency. The referenduxmm the circumstances of illegal appropriation Gen. Wojciech Jaruzelski, who, sporting The general atmosphere in the first approved proposals to grant the presidensnt by Lytvyn, Bakay, and other officials of his now famous junta-style black glasses, days of martial law was surreal and the right to dissolve the verkhovna Radida state intellectual property worth hundreds told the country that "our fatherland has absurd. Whom did the Commies want to if lawmakers fail to create a stable parliaia- of millions of hryvni and gross tax eva- found itself on the edge of an abyss" and fight? But then came terse official reports mentary majority; cut the number of laww- sion, bringing the guilty individuals to announced the introduction of martial - read by television news presenters in makers from 450 to 300; abolish the law.w- book, and taking action to recover the law. military uniforms - about the bloody makers' immunity from prosecution; anmd losses incurred by the state." 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Lxix Ukraine and Poland specialist щ the Copyright O2001 The Ukrainian Weekly staff of RFE1RL Newsline. continued on page 13) No. 51 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23,2001 з Ukrainian Catholics Odesa-Brody oil pipeline remains dry by irina Sandul establish a link to the northern branch of the if only in small amounts and not directly for get land in Kharkiv already existing Druzhba (Friendship) line, the purpose intended, in Brussels on ODESA - Four months after Ukraine's with a capacity of 1.2 million barrels per President Leonid Kuchma ceremonially November 22, the head of Ukrtransnafta, day. fornew church welded together a final link of the Odesa- Oleksander Todyichuk, announced that the Brody pipeline and days before the con- The Druzhba pipeline and the Odesa-Brody project had found its first Religious information Service of Ukraine struction of the Pivdennyi terminal ends, Prydniprovska Pipeline enterprises largely investor. The U.S. Agency for international there is not a drop of oil in the pipe. There's financed the four-year-long cash-strapped Development had given Ukraine two grants Lviv - The city and regional adminis- construction of the Pivdennyi terminal, of S150,000 each to conduct testing of the trations of Kharkiv have decided to give not a drop of ink on paper either - officials still haven't signed any contracts for oil vblodymyr Omelychenko, Ukrtransnafta pipeline's reliability, Radio Liberty report- the local Ukrainian Greek-Catholic com- official in charge of the Odesa-Brody pro- ed. munity a plot of land on which they can transportation. ject's strategic development and realization, But not everybody thinks Ukraine will build a church. After years of requesting Experts say the Pivdennyi oil terminal refused to divulge the pipeline's cost, saying have difficulty finding oil providers. "1 am permission, on November 16 the Rev. and the 673-kilometer Odesa-Brody it didn't correspond to the real market value not a supporter of the creation of the con- Mykola Semenovych, the priest of the pipeline could resolve Ukraine's nearly 100 they wished to present to potential foreign , sortium," said Mr. Biriukov. "After we have parish, received a letter from the regional percent dependency on Russian oil - a partners. suffered alone through the construction authorities ordering the local government problem other nearby East European coun- tries sorted out long ago. Poland built an oil Currently the Odesa-Brody pipeline, process, why should we create a consortium to give the Greek-Catholics a long-disput- with a diameter of 1.02 meters, transfers ed lot. terminal in Gdansk in the 1980s. The simply to fill the pipe? if we were strong Czech Republic built the state oil terminal only about 9 million tons of oil per year. enough to build it, we should be able to buy As previously reported by R1SU, the MERO, which connected a Czech oil refin- The line will start working in its full capaci- the oil. There is plenty of oil in Kazakstan Greek-Catholics of eastern Ukrainian ery in Litvinov with Germany, early in the ty of 35-40 million tons after an additional and Russia. Where there is money, there is Kharkiv have been trying to get land on 1990s. mooring line for tankers with up to 100,000 which to build a church since 1997. One oil. That way all the revenue will stay in Completion of the construction of the tons deadweight is built, along with six Ukraine." major obstacle has been Metropolitan more oil reservoirs capable of holding Pivdennyi terminal, at a cost of 400 million in the meantime, Ukraine has taken Nykodym (Rusnak) of Kharkiv, Ukrainian 50,000 to 75,000 cubic meters each and two hrv, is scheduled for December 15. The some steps in the privatization sector that Orthodox Church - Moscow Patriarchate additional oil stations in the Odesa and Odesa-Brody pipeline, the second chief may lure U.S. and European investors. And (UOC-MP), who has consistently opposed Yinnytsia oblasts, according to Mr. component of Ukraine's power independ- while Ukraine continues to search for the Ukrainian Catholics' efforts. He was Biriukov. joined by the governing board of the ence, could become an efficient and rela- Western partners with Caspian Sea interests, And, of course, it also depends on institute for the Protection of the Health of tively inexpensive way to transport Caspian President Kuchma has shown favor towards whether there is oil. Children and Teenagers, a hospital whose oil to the West. Ukraine would earn transit the Russian oil company Lukoil. But President Leonid Kuchma said in August territory borders the lot, and some left- fees as well, which would help decrease Lukoil, which already has a controlling that Ukraine must find partners to provide wing political groups. Kyiv's economic and political vulnerability share of the Odesa refinery, would like to the needed oil. vis-a-vis Moscow. use the pipeline to bring in oil from Eastern The Rev. Semenovych said that it is the "One shouldn't hope that Ukraine, hav- regional authorities, interested in cooperat- "if the route of Caspian oil through the Europe for refining at the Odesa plant, ing built this pipeline on its own, will be ing with the UOC-MP and Metropolitan Black Sea, Bosphorus and Dardenella to which would help reduce mooring fees for able to provide its filling in on its own. We Nykodym, who created the obstacles. Europe is 9,000 kilometers," said Boris its ships in port. Biriukov, the Pivdennyi oil terminal man- must invite those who have oil, and we Other lots were suggested, but they were "The Druzhba pipeline's potential is suf- ager, "the way fthrough Odesa-BrodyJ is must not wait. The constructors have built either totally unsuitable for building a ficient not just to satisfy the needs of almost half that." the pipeline, now it's the politicians' role to church or likely to cause further "conflict." Eastern Europe but also for transportation Shipping oil through the new pipeline provide oil, although this should have been A number of national deputies in of the Russian oil through the new pipeline, would allow transporters to bypass the done simultaneously," said Mr. Kuchma, Ukraine's Parliament, the Kharkiv eparchy but in reverse order, from Brody to Odesa," crowded Bosphorus Straits, already over- who has proposed the creation of an inter- of the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox said vagit Alekperov, Lukoil's president at a loaded by tankers. Through Odesa-Brody national consortium to exploit the pipeline. Church, the intelligentsia and dozens of lay press conference in Odesa in August. Ukraine could send oil to European markets Mr. Omelychenko, however, said "the organizations and human-rights groups Mr.-Biriukov argued that the pipeline via Slovakia, Hungary and the existing time hasn't come yet" to start exploiting the stepped in to support the Greek-Catholics. was built for Caspian oil, which is of a pipelines in Austria and southern Germany. pipeline. "We can't jump from one thing to Both the Ukrainian and the foreign mass much higher quality than Russian oil. By extending the Odesa-Brody pipeline to another," he said in a phone interview with "No one needs the mix of Caspian and (Continued on page 12) Plotsk, Ukraine's neighbor Poland could The Ukrainian Weekly when asked whether Ukraine has signed any oil transportation Russian oil," he added. agreements. "First, we need to finish the Mr. Omelychenko doesn't see a problem, construction of the terminal," he explained. however, "it doesn't matter whether it's Mr. Omelychenko noted that "there are Caspian or Russian oil," he said. "We can U.S. government announces S200,000 lots of those who so desire fto use the accept oil for pumping gradually." pipeline!, all around the world." However, Having aroused a controversy, Lukoil's he refused to name names, explaining that readiness to use the pipeline has seemingly internet competition for regional newspapersthe informatio n is confidential. "No docu- faded away. According to Mr. ments have been signed yet," he said. Omelychenko, Lukoil's interest remains KYiv - U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine cooperation with the international Research A Ukrainian-American-Polish working "indistinct." Lukoil and Ukrainian govern- Carlos Pascual and the U.S. Assistance and Exchanges Board's (iREx) ProMedia group has been created to provide effective ment officials were not available for com- coordinator for Europe and Eurasia, program. The Media Development Fund, functioning of the Eurasian transport corri- ment. Ambassador William Taylor, announced which was established earlier this year, is dor, and it has launched the process of pre- Mr. Omelychenko named the first half of today a new S200,000 grant competition to designed to address a number of pressing senting the Odesa-Brody pipeline to poten- 2002 as the possible start of the pipeline's expand internet capacity for regional news- concerns in Ukraine's current media envi- tial overseas partners, according to Mr. exploitation. At that time Ukraine still hopes papers. ronment, including the expansion of the Omelychenko. to turn the oil odyssey into a profitable real- The nationwide competition seeks to internet as a news and information tool. Money is slowly beginning to trickle in, ity. Until then, the pipeline remains dry. fund up to 25 grants for independent, non- information about the competition, governmental newspapers throughout including eligibility guidelines, Ukraine to establish new internet connec- instructions and an application, is tions or to upgrade existing news and infor- available on the website of the U.S. mation websites. The grants will cover the Terrorist attacks on U.S.: cost of computer equipment and software, Embassy, www.usinfo.usemb.kiev.ua, an internet connection, training and online and on the iREx ProMedia website, charges. www.ipc.kiev.ua. Applications can be the international reaction The internet competition is being con- submitted to the e-mail address Special from RFEfRL Newsline landed at Bishkek's Manas airport late on ducted within the framework of the U.S. inet^usinfo.usemb.kiev.ua. The appli- December 18, bringing equipment, interfax Embassy's Media Development Fund in cation deadline is January 31, 2002. Afghan vet praises US. military strategy reported. Some 150 troops are stationed at the Kyrgyz airport ready for the arrival of a MOSCOW - Moscow Oblast Chairman 2,000-troop contingent. Boris Gromov, a former Soviet army com- mander in Afghanistan, has praised the U.S.-led anti-Taliban campaign in Tora Russia does not object to Kyrgyz offer Quotable notes Bora, interfax reported on December 14. B1SHKEK - Speaking in the capital of According to Mr. Gromov, the Americans Kyrgyzstan on December 14 on the side- "are doing everything right - first, the area "The internet has become a killer. People can write whatever they like without lines of the anti-terrorism conference, was sealed off and then strikes were deliv- signing their names, and then it appears in the mass media. ...You won't see filth Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Anatolii ered at it forcing the Taliban fighters to sur- the likes of which we often get in Ukraine (on the internet) in any other Safonov said Moscow has no objections to render." Mr. Gromov added that the entire European country." Kyrgyzstan offering the use of its airfields anti-Taliban operation in Afghanistan was to the international anti-terrorism coalition, professionally planned and implemented. - Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma, as quoted by Reuters on November 1TAR-TASS reported. Mr. Safonov said he 14, when he said the internet had become a tool for political warfare and muck- US. transport planes land in Kyrgyzstan is convinced the U.S. is not seeking to raking. maintain a long-term military presence in B1SHKEK - Four U.S. transport planes Central Asia. 4 M^ THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23,2001^;^ No. 51 iNTERviEW: UCCA president reflects on his goals after first year in office Last year, at the 28th Congress of tion and answer session. (including the Ukrainian government, Ukrainians in America, the quadrennial As information and access to the whose pathetic monument in Kyiv in convention of the Ukrainian Congress information are key to any future proj- front of St. Michael's Cathedral is a dis- Committee of America, Michael Sawkiw ects and development of the UCCA, the grace to the millions of victims) and the Jr. was elected as president of the UCCA team of advisers has spent much United Nations. But crucial aspects of UCCA. effort working to enhance its website familiarity with the Famine start at the Born in the Albany, N.Y., region, Mr. (http:77www.ucca.org). The website cur- lowest of levels, with the children in Sawkiw was active in the Ukrainian rently features information about our school, in seven years, Ukrainians American Youth Association (SUM) and organization, its various councils and throughout the world will be commemo- began working in the Ukrainian commu- publications, its New York and rating the 75th anniversary of the nity at the age of 18. He obtained a B.S. Washington offices, news stories from Famine-Genocide and my goal will be in mathematics from Union College Ukraine, as well as international and to mark the occasion with proper vigor (Schenectady, N.Y.) and an M.B.A. in national news. All this is meant to and fortitude. corporate finance and international inform the community about the role of it is inspiring to say that the UCCA business from " the Rensselaer the UCCA in the 21st century, to expand has been involved in the educational Polytechnic institute in May 1992. the level of information to all levels of film business for the past several years. Mr. Sawkiw served as a consultant to the Ukrainian American community, and Our first film co-produced with Oles the Ukrainian incubator Center, a pro- to enhance the effectiveness of our Film Studios, in cooperation with the gram established by RP1 in the begin- organization and its role as a representa- Ukrainian Ministry of Culture, was ning years of Ukraine's independence to tive organization. called "Atentat"; it was the story of the stimulate business development. From assassination of Ukrainian nationalist there, Mr. Sawkiw entered the corporate What are your long-term goals as leader Stepan Bandera. Our second film, world as a financial analyst at A1G UCCA chief? released several months ago, is "The Financial Products inc. in Connecticut. Undefeated," the dramatic story of Gen. Since 1996 Mr. Sawkiw has been the No matter what institution, organiza- Roman Shukhevych, whose courageous Michael Sawkiw Jr. director of the Ukrainian National tion or country someone leads, one must efforts and leadership of the Ukrainian information Service (UN1S), a position have a vision to help guide and lead the insurgent Army (UPA) kept the hope for tions, but solutions do exist, upon which he continues to hold: entity. This holds true also for me as Ukraine's independence alive for years the UCCA is currently working. During The interview below was conducted UCCA president, indeed, my long-term after the final outcome of World War 11. the first executive board meeting fol- by Roma Hadzewycz. The conclusion goals center on the goodwill arid hard it is in this tradition that 1 would like to lowing my election as president, board will appear in next week's issue work of the Ukrainian American com- continue making movies - placing members suggested that the UCCA must munity. it is through our community that emphasis on the lives and situations of concentrate its efforts on tackling the PART І we have been a functioning diaspora for people who affected today's renewed "problem" of the newest immigration, over a century, and in this new century independent Ukrainian. and subsequently formed a "Fourth As the newly elected president of my goals are to continue fulfilling the And lastly, one could not envision a Wave" Committee. Members of the the UCCA, what did you see as your needs of the community as new prob- strong and vibrant community without a committee are exclusively from this immediate priorities? Have these lems and ideas warrant. re-unified centralized body to lead and immigration group, and they are propos- changed at all, now that you've been Above all, my long-term goal is the coordinate the community's activities. ing projects they see as reasonable for on the job for the past year? overall promotion of a strong, vibrant My goal will be to unify the community the eventual interaction of Fourth Wave and politically active community - one into one centralized organization whose members with existing Ukrainian organ- Having been elected as UCCA presi- that doesn't merely react to issues being organizations will be integral players in izations. dent last October, one of my first priori- the decision-making process, as well as thrown its way, but one that makes Plans have called for a "New ties was to expand on the UCCA's out- issues happen. І know all too well the instrumental in an organized,.centralized immigration Room," which was re- reach to the entire Ukrainian American energy needed to make our collective community representative organization. community. І must consider many voice heard in Washington or through- modeled on the first floor of the UCCA headquarters building on New York's avenues to begin this first challenge of out various state capitals. With The How does the UCCA today serve Second Avenue. The room would func- my new presidency and have already ever-growing Ukrainian community's and represent the Ukrainian begun the process. diversity and geographic placement in American community, holv does this tion as a centralized location for social First, as with many ideas of the 21st numerous areas throughout the country, differ from the UCCA's role in the service programs dealing with the century, one must go with the flow, with we have the potential for a truly past? newest wave of immigrants, such as the technology of the day. in this man- resounding voice that must be reckoned courses in English as a Second ner, several months ago, the UCCA ^vith. Today, as in the past, the Ukrainian Language (ESL); the room is also began its series of monthly internet І am proud to say that the UCCA has Congress Committee of America is a equipped with donated computers for chats with the president which are two main offices in the United States - representative umbrella organization of instruction on their basic usage. We devoted to a new topic every month, in in New York and in Washington - how- organizations. The main function of the have also formed a Fourth Wave branch this modern format, 1 get to hear directly ever, if it weren't for the local Ukrainian UCCA has always been as a coordinat- of the UCCA for the metropolitan New from the community on their various communities, these offices would be ing body of organizations, whose com- York City area. The branch will coordi- thoughts and ideas, as well as have the useless in their daily functions and mon goals and desires are achieved nate the work and functions of the chance to answer questions regarding duties. Maintaining, if not building through concerted efforts to represent UCCA's other citywide or regional their concerns. So far, we have held four upon, an active community is another the community's best interests, whether branches but with one caveat: they will chats dealing with the larger looming future objective of mine, it is interesting in Washington, state capitals or individ- be composed primarily of new immi- question of the Ukrainian community in to notice how our community is thriv- ual cities. grants and will propose ideas to involve the U.S. and its future; the Ukrainian ing, growing and expanding. This The UCCA also takes into account this newest and growing segment of the Famine-Genocide and how we as a com- expansion must be iiarnessed for posi- varied interests within its composition Ukrainian American community. munity should properly observe it; reac- tive results, such as the development of of organizations and must respond in Sadly, we have found out more about tions to the Third World Forum of new UCCA branches where communi- kind to their needs. The UCCA repre- our newest immigrant community Ukrainians and celebrations of ties did not exist before, as well as the sents a wide realm of social, humanitari- through recent news, such as that of Ukraine's 10th anniversary of renewed strengthening of existing community an, political, women's, youth, student, murders in Sacramento, California, independence; and the Ukrainian organizations, whose roots go back veterans, and fraternal organizations American community's role in the wake Where the press consistently referred to decades and whose work continues. whose common goal and purpose are to the accused as "the Ukrainian immi- of the September 11 terrorist attacks on A subset of this relates to the contin- further the influence, good name and our country. grant." Such instances of bias must be ued revitalization of the Ukrainian prestige of the Ukrainian American stopped since the majority of those liv- Other possibilities of interaction with American community, especially its community. ing in the United States have some the community are annual or biannual, youth and student organizations. These immigrant connection to faraway land^i regional conferences with UCCA individuals will be the future leaders of There has been a large influx of branches to receive input on their daily our Ukrainian organizations in the immigrants from Ukraine in recent We have noticed that many "Fourth functions, as well as for the branches decades to come. І would like to strive years. What type of outreach has the Wave immigrants have settled in the and their members to hear directly from to make them an integral component of UCCA done to reach this growing seg- Northwest regions (Seattle, Portland), the Executive Board what they plan in our community's continuing evolution. ment of our community? And, by the while newer communities are constantly the future for the UCCA. Such regional One key element that 1 would like to way, can you tell us how many of forming themselves in areas not previ- conferences will be held in the autumn concentrate on as UCCA president is these new arrivals there are in the ously inhabited by many Ukrainians - of 2001 and will conclude in strengthening and furthering awareness U.S. and where they are concentrate California, the Carolinas, the deep winter7spring 2002. Overall, nine to 10 of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of ed? South and also Florida. regional conferences have been planned, 1932-1933. Unlike other genocides There are no exact figures as to the and where possible, the executive vice- throughout the world, the Ukrainian For nearly a decade, the issue of the number of newest immigrants (though president, the treasurer, and other execu- Famine at times goes unnoticed; at best, so-called "Fourth Wave" of Ukrainian that may be possible to determine from tive board members also will participate. 'it is characterized as Stalin's act of immigrants to the United States has per- the latest U.S. Census recordings), but Following the conferences, 1 will pres- forced collectivization to increase pro- plexed our Ukrainian organizations. many experts believe that in the past 10 ent a talk about the role of the Ukrainian duction of agricultural foodstuffs, when How do we entice, intrigue or respect- to 12 years, as many, or even more, American community in the 21st centu- in reality, it was genocide. fully request their participation in Ukrainians have entered the United ry. This talk is open to all community Such awareness needs to be brought Ukrainian community affairs? There are States as immediately following the sec- members and will conclude with a ques- to the attention of world governments no easy answers to any of these ques- ond world war. No. 51 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23,2001 5 THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM

Five districts hold joint meeting at Soyuzivka Credit unions, individuals by Gloria P. Horbaty convention, then the alternate should be know where our society is going, Mrs. someone who is involved in the branch, Diachuk stated, and the government is KERHONKSON, N.Y. - A joint meet- is interested in the UNA, and is active in hard on us because they do not see how support The Weekly's ing of the Ukrainian National his7her community. Delegates are we can grow in Canada and they consid- Association's district committees in required to remain for the entire conven- er us a foreign company. Boston, Connecticut, Syracuse and "Copies for Congress" tion. Branch meetings at which delegates Rochester, N.Y., and Woonsocket, R.1., She explained that the UNA's options and alternates are elected must be held PARS1PPANY, N J. - Two credit was held at Soyuzivka on November 3. are to get out of the business or join anoth- by the middle of March. unions thus far have responded to The The meeting was opened by UNA er insurance company in Canada. Many UNA Treasurer Stefan Kaczaraj pre- Ukrainian Weekly's November 16 let- President Ulana Diachuk, who intro- American insurance companies are leaving sented a financial report, which he ter soliciting donations for its "Copies duced the district chairpersons and UNA Canada and selling their companies (for explained in detail. The UNA Corporate for Congress" project, which provides officers present. example John Hancock, Sons of Norway, Headquarters building is almost fully free subscriptions to all members of A moment of silence was held for Prudential and others, who are merging or rented; in 2002 the rental is expected to the U.S. Congress and thus tells "the those who lost their lives on September selling). The UNA is looking at the possi- show a profit of S350,000-S400,000. The Ukrainian story" - whether that story 11 and for recently deceased UNA mem- bility of converting existing Canadian poli- 2001 profit is anticipated to be S40,000 is about Ukraine or the Ukrainian bers. There were 16 branch representa- cies to U.S. currency and keeping after payment of commission to the real American community. tives, three guests and three national estate broker. The UNA surplus Canadian branches for fraternal activities The Weekly's editor-in-chief had officers in attendance. increased by S1,024,704. only, the UNA president explained. written to the Ukrainian American National Secretary Martha Lysko Turning to Soyuzivka, Mrs. Diachuk community's strongest financial insti- spoke about organizing achievements, Soyuzivka continues to post large noted that the resort continues to operate tutions, its credit unions, as well as reminding branch secretaries that dele- deficits (over S450,000), while the with a deficit. Room occupancy is low, leading Ukrainian community institu- gates to the UNA convention are deter- UNA's newspapers have decreased their with primary use for meetings, UNA tions and organizations to solicit dona- mined by the number of a branch's dues- deficits significantly to a "manageable meetings and weddings. National adver- tions for the "Copies for Congress" paying members as of December 31. level." tising did not help remedy the situation, project, whose annual cost is approxi- Currently there are 27 districts with Mrs. Diachuk also spoke about pro- mately S30,000. 238 branches. This year 326 new mem- posed changes to the UNA By-Laws that in addition, brochures were sent to all bers were enrolled in the first three quar- would provide for 14 officers instead of members. The first to respond was the board ters of 2001. The increase in member- 25: four executives - president, vice- The General Assembly's Standing of directors of the Cleveland' ship is lower than expected, but the face president, treasurer and secretary; three Committee on Soyuzivka has come for- Selfreliance Federal Credit Union, amounts of insurance are larger, Mrs. auditors; and seven advisors. She point- ward with several plans, one of which is whose home office is in Parma, with Lysko commented. Just over 26 percent ed out that Canada currently has four to transfer Soyuzivka from the UNA into branches located in Lorain and of the annual quota was attained. representatives on the General Assembly a non-profit corporation, which could Canton, Ohio. Along with a donation Mrs. Lysko suggested that secretaries although it accounts for only 6 percent of raise funds for the resort. To be success- of Si ,000, the credit union sent a letter review each member's insurance policies the UNA membership. ful, Soyuzivka needs full occupancy of signed by Bohdan Czepak, chairman of the board of directors, and Orest and analyze if it is sufficient for their Gloria Horbaty of Branch 414 said its 83 rooms on five plus days a week. Liscynesky, manager-treasurer, who family. Every branch should enroll at she would like to see candidates declare if an investment of S4.2 million could their candidacy early enough so dele- wrote: "We congratulate you upon the least two members before the year's end. be made to upgrade the existing 83 units, gates have time to judge the candidates, informative and quality contents of Dr. ivan Hvozda, chairman of the Soyuzivka would need 60 percent occu- and that candidates should state their your newspaper and your endeavor to Syracuse District Committee, comment- pancy with Si.8 million in revenue to backgrounds, their education and skills, keep our legislators informed about ed that some secretaries feel that they are support itself. That equates to 2,070 cou- not needed now that direct billing has and what they have done or will do for history and events in Ukraine." ples using the resort for one week per been instituted. Myron Kuzio of Branch the organization. This information The SUMA (Yonkers) Federal year at a room rate of Si00 per day. 277 said he believes that since direct should be announced in the UNA's offi- Credit Union, based in Yonkers, N.Y, During the miscellaneous discussion billing began in January members are cial publications. with branches in Spring valley, N.Y, dealing directly with the Home Office, The future of the UNA in Canada also portion of the meeting Walter Majkut and Stamford, Conn., sent a donation especially in the case of matured endow- was a topic of discussion. The value of began a discussion on new Ukrainian of S500 toward The Weekly project, A ments. the Canadian dollar is down once again, immigrants in America and how to letter of best wishes for success in the President Diachuk offered information and the UNA has only 3,200 members - improve relations with them and pro- newspaper's work was signed by Lev on the convention, scheduled for May a large percent of them not dues-paying mote their membership in the UNA. Futala, chairman of the board, and 24-28, 2002 (Memorial Day Weekend), members. Furthermore, only 21 new After the meeting was adjourned by ihor Makarenko, treasurerAnanager. in Chicago. Mrs. Lysko added that if the members were enrolled in 2000. The President Diachuk all were invited to (Continued on page 12) branch secretary is unable to attend the Canadian insurance Department wants to dinner in the Soyuzivka dining room. Young UNA'ers

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Lilia Pleskun, 7, daughter of Elisa Yuri Pleskun, 11, son of Natalia and Megan La'niel Marycz^ daughter of and Yure Pleskun is a new member of ihor Pleskun, is a new member of Rostyslav Koziy, son of Wolodymyr Kenneth and Shane Marycz, is a new UNA Branch 155 in Perth Amboy, UNA Branch 155 in Perth Amboy, N J. and Halyna Koziyr is a new member of member of UNA Branch 96 in N J.. She was enrolled by her grand- He was enrolled by his grandmother UNA Branch 94 in Hamtramck, Mich. Pittsburgh. She was enrolled by her mother Anna Pleskun. Anna Pleskun. He was enrolled by his father. grandmother Maria Kupchak. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23,2001 No. 51

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Christmastime thoughts "God is with us," we joyfully proclaim To Our very Reverend Clergy, the day we leave Jesus Christ out by forget- As our thoughts turn to Christmas this year, we can't help but focus on the venerable Monastic Orders, Seminarians ting how much He identified with the tremendous religious rebirth that has taken place in Ukraine since 1988, when and Brothers and Sisters in Christ: lowly things in life. Recall Jesus' own restrictions on religious organizations were first eased and, even more significantly, words: "inasmuch as you did it not for since 1991, when Ukraine regained its independence. According to the Religious God is with us! one of my brothers, you did it not for information Service of Ukraine, in 1988-2000, "the number of religious organiza- Me." (Mt. 25:45) Ukrainian Catholics throughout the tions in Ukraine increased almost four times and exceeded more than 25,000 ." God is with us! Our realization of One of the reasons for our focus certainly is this year's epochal papal visit to world celebrate a special prayer service following the traditional Christmas Eve God's presence amidst us requires some Ukraine. Nearly 3 million people saw Pope John Paul П during a youth rally and rearrangement of our lives. Our Joyful at four divine liturgies in Kyiv and Lviv. supper of 12 meatless dishes in which we joyfully and repeatedly proclaim that celebration of Jesus' birth, God among We think of the rebirth of Ukraine's Churches also because of an August trip us, invites us to make more room for to Ukraine that took us through the countryside, via bus, from Lviv to Sevastopol "God is with us! We celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ in our daily lives. God's spe- and on to Kyiv. Traveling in this fashion we were able to personally witness our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and cial presence in our own Ukrainian many manifestations of spiritual renewal. The signs were all around us. reaffirm God's presence amidst us!" Catholic Church challenges us to greater Churches were being built everywhere. Not only was there construction in God is with us! God's presence was appreciation of our Church and to areas where there previously were no churches, but there was construction of gloriously revealed to us in the visit of enhanced involvement in its life of new churches in close proximity to existing ones. The reason is simple: congre- the holy father, Pope John Paul И, to prayer, ministry and service to one anoth- gations had far outgrown their churches, so more and larger churches are needed. Ukraine; 1.5 million people in Ukraine er. Our response to the victims of the We saw fledgling parishes in areas where one would not expect to find them. and many thousands throughout the tragic acts of terrorism reveals the depth A case in point: in the Balaklava area of the highly Russified (and very Soviet) world via television, gathered to pray the of our love and compassion for those in city of Sevastopol we attended liturgy at the recently established Ukrainian divine liturgy. Hope and renewal of faith Greek-Catholic Church of St. Andrew the First-Called Apostle. The church is was felt by Ukrainian Catholics through- distress, and our call to be Christ-like in located in a converted commercial building of concrete with a metal roof, atop out the world. The importance and beauty response to people in need. We cannot which a simple cross has been erected. (We were all the more fortunate to be of our Ukrainian Catholic Church and its allow our preoccupation with life's there on the feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord, when parishioners of all liturgical traditions was reaffirmed for us demands and our unawareness of the sig- ages came to bless baskets of fruit as is traditional.) all, calling us to renew our love and eom- nificance of life's events to dull our abili- in Kyiv we saw the Golden-Domed Cathedral of St. Michael - magnificent mitment in our faith communities. ty to realize God's presence amidst us in beyond words - which had been rebuilt and officially reopened last year in May with God is with us! The holy father's beat- such extraordinary, as well as ordinary, a ceremony.of blessing led by Patriarch Filaret of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church - ification of three servants of God and events of life. Kyiv Patriarchate. The 12th century church was ordered destroyed by Stalin in 1934; solemn proclamation of 25 martyrs of the As you gather to proclaim the birth of all that had remained of the religious complex was a small outbuilding. faith revealed another divine manifesta- Jesus by singing our beautiful traditional But what was most notable from our perspective was the countless roadside tion of our people. The universal Catholic carols, realize God's loving presence chapels we saw during our journey. Seeking more information on these miniature Church raised up these new martyrs and amidst you and your loved ones. Reaffirm shrines, we turned to Bishop Basil Losten of Stamford, Conn., who explained that blessed servants of God as examples of your love for God and your desire to the roadside chapels are an ancient tradition that dates back to the beginnings of holiness for us to emulate in our own devote more room in your daily life to Christianity. These beautiful and unique structures erected by private individuals daily lives. We are invited to come to celebrate His divine presence amidst you. near their homes are signs of deep devotion to specific saints and the Blessed know more about them so that their lives And, avow to celebrate your faith regular- Mother. Scores of them have reappeared since the fall of communism. might inspire us to greater virtue. ly and faithfully in God's holy Church, Perhaps it was this phenomenon more than any single event that touched us God is with us! God's divine presence your parish family community. profoundly and made us feel the deep spirituality of the Ukrainian nation. After was dramatically and lovingly revealed in On this feast of Christ's birth, your decades of religious repression and persecution, the people are free to worship as the heartfelt and charitable response of bishops of the Metropolitan Province of they wish. And Christmas is once again a joyous holy day to be celebrated openly. Americans to the victims of the the Ukrainian Catholic Church in the Thus, as we sit down to our traditional Ukrainian Christmas Eve supper, or September 11 acts of terrorism. Acts of United States of America humbly confer Sviata vecheria, let us thank God for all that has been given our nation and pray heroism, compassionate care and con- our apostolic blessings upon all the cler- for His continued blessings. cern, and a tremendous outpouring of gy, religious, seminarians and faithful. generosity revealed God's presence in our You have a special place in our hearts and Христос Родився! Славім Його! hearts and in our genuine and active care in our prayers. for one another. We turned to God in Christ is born! prayer in our churches and with people of Glorify Him! different faiths in ecumenical services. The words, "in God We Trust" took on t Stefan even greater meaning for all of us. We Metropolitan-Archbishop looked for God's presence amidst us. God's divine presence amidst us has t Basil been generously revealed to us during Eparch of Stamford this past year in significant ways. God's 1997 llllll Writing four years ago, The Ukrainian Weekly reported that presence amidst us is also especially t Michael НІШ TjJQ-aine's 1998 elections to the verkhovna Rada would feature a revealed to us in so many ordinary events Apostolic Administrator of very crowded field of political parties, with so many centrist par- of daily life. God uses both extraordinary St. Nicholas Eparchy ties registered that a fragmentation of the vote was inevitable. and the ordinary events of life to reveal Thirty political parties and blocs met the December 18, 1997, registration deadline for His presence amidst us. Yet, we can easi- f Robert the March 29,1998, elections by presenting petitions of 200,000 voters, with at least 10,000 ly miss realizing His presence amidst us Eparch of St. Josaphat Eparchy signatures from each of 14 regions of Ukraine, to the Central Election Commission. by being preoccupied, or unaware of the Among the 30 were more than 20 parties considered democratically inclined, from the importance of the event in God's plan. right-leaning National Front bloc to the Social Democrats on the other side of center. The Christmas story of Jesus' birth in However, they failed to form any substantial political blocs, which left the center fragment- the manger is prophetic for us today. ed against a tightly organized group of Communists and Socialists. Many political pundits Jesus was born in a stable because there and politicians said at the time that voters would scatter their votes, leaving few of the cen- was no room for Him in the inn. Jesus trist parties able to reach the 4 percent threshold of the vote required in the new mixed sy s- began His life on earth by being crowded tem election law to seat candidates in the next Parliament. out. Much of ourselves could be reflected vyacheslav Chornovil, head of the Rukh Party, said the 30 political choices would "pull in that inn. Are not our lives sometimes the vote apart." He said he believed that most of the registered parties were not true parties so busy and preoccupied with so many but merely groups organized to protect political and individual interests. "Thirty parties is a things, albeit good, that Jesus Christ gets fiction," said Mr. Chornovil. "There is no such thing as a Liberal Democratic Party or a crowded out? There is just so much room Christian Democratic Party. There are three parties or political interests: the Communists, in any person's life. Sometimes our busy- Rukh and the party of power, or the nomenklatura. The rest is political clutter." ness and much good activity crowds out The Hromada Party, under the guidance of its leader, Pavlo Lazarenko, considered a time for Jesus Himself. master organizer, was the first to register its petitions with the CEC. On December 1,1997, its representatives submitted signatures of 360,000 voters. Rukh and the Communist Party Being preoccupied with life's came second, both submitting their documents on December 8, 1997. Rukh delivered demands, we are less able to discern the 560,000 voters' signatures, while the Communists presented more than 620,000. importance of significant events in our Other major political parties and the number of signatures they had gathered on the eve lives. The innkeeper was so busy with of the 1998 elections were as follows: the Peasant and Socialist parties political bloc - accommodating the crowd that he could 980,000; National Democratic Party - 350,000; the National Front - 400,000; the SLOn not be aware of the significance of the (Social-Liberal Union) political bloc - 475,000; the Together (Razom) political bloc of the occasion. That innkeeper was unaware Labor Party and the Liberal Party; the Christian Democratic Party - 500,000; Ukrainian and, sometimes, so are we. The great icon by Lidia Piaseckyj (from the col- National Assembly - 230,000. moments of life do not come with trum- lection of Renata and Damian pets blaring, it is in the commonplace Handzy) on a Christmas card pub- Source: "Thirty parties are registered for '98 elections" by Roman Woronowycz, Kyiv events of life that God often speaks to us lished in 1996 by the Ukrainian Press Bureau, The Ukrainian Weekly, December 28,1997, Yol. UCY, No 52. in our hearts and minds. Almost every National Association. No. 51 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23,2001 7

NATIVITY EPISTLE faces and Places

Christmas 2001 calls for new maturity by Myron B. Kuropas To the venerable Presbyters, Deacons, tual Bethlehem - city of Bread, which Monastic and Esteemed Faithful of the we enter and that Christ - the Bread of Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Life, the Bread of Angels, wrapped now, U.S.A.: not in swaddling cloths, but in May the peace of Christ, born for the Eucharistic coverings, reposes on the Christmas year 'round? life and salvation of the entire world, be manger-discos from which He invites us . Christmas is a festival of feeling, a tions. On the contrary, Soviet character with all of you! to be one with Him and He with us. morality play that touches the heart and was associated with such words as Like the shepherds of ages past we soul, it is a time when life triumphs over "honor," "duty," "citizenship," "man- Christ is born! Glorify Him! accept the glad tidings of the Gospel death; it is a joy-filled celebration that hood," all those "producer values" that message and approach with reverential Many would like to think that the birth brings out the best in people. Christmas sociologist Max Weber identified as the fear, faith and love. We chant the festive of Christ occurred amidst the calm and reminds us that light will always trump "Protestant Ethic." Communion Hymn, "The Lord has sent cleanliness depicted on icons or religious darkness if only we believe and respond So what went wrong? Why is it that deliverance to His people" (Psalm 110:9) greeting cards, in fact, the contrary is to Christ's calling. How often have we the same virtues that are an integral com- and become one with Christ in a union, probably true, into a small town, over- wished that the thoughts and emotions ponent of the "American Way" can at the which only we can and, unfortunately do, crowded with those who came in fulfill- people experience at Christmas could last same time produce a bountiful, demo- sunder. ment of an edict issued by an occupying all year around. cratic, trustworthy, caring society in the This year's commemoration of power, a town lacking proper facilities to in the wake of September 11, United States, and a hollow, totalitarian, Christ's Nativity is marred by the horrific meet the needs of the crowd, a noisy and Christmas has an extra-special meaning and indifferent society in Ukraine? events of September 11, which severely for all of us. Families are strenghtening dimly lit town, which in all probability in his book "The Death of Character: wounded not only America, but also the their bonds this holiday season; we have had a foreign military presence, came a Moral Education in an Age Without entire world: The spirit of hatred which a greater appreciation for the important husband, a simple carpenter, and his Good or Evil," Dr. James Davison caused a second day of infamy in the life people in our life and the events that wife, bearing in her sacred womb the Hunter supplies part of the answer. "A of America, was overcome by the spirit make our time on earth meaningful. We One Who is the author of life. person's moral development does not of love and courage, which marked the hunger for closeness, belonging and love. The journey was long and laborious - осшг in a cultural vaccum," he writes. actions of police, firefighters and rescue This Christmas also has special mean- especially for an expectant.mother, "Character is very much social in its con- squad members, those on Flight 93 and ing for the people of Ukraine. Long for- Joseph's only concern was to find appro- stitution. it is inseparable from the cul- now military personnel all of blessed bidden to celebrate the blessed birth of priate shelter for his beloved Miriam ture within which it is found and formed memory, who sacrificed their lives in an the Christ child, Ukrainian Christians fMaryl and to make her comfortable. ... Character is at least as much a func- attempt to save others. We believe that currently endow this observance with a Shelter was found, in fact, it is not tion of the social order as it is a manifes- Christ was with and embraced those who level of spirituality that seems to be fad- unlikely that a kind and sensitive tation of the individual person. For this perished. ing in the United States. innkeeper provided, given the circum- reason, it is impossible to speak of char- We also are convinced that Christ, the Pentecostals have captured the stances, the best that he could offer - a acter ... without also speaking of the larg- Healer and Comforter, reached out Christian high ground in Ukraine. Their warm and secluded cave for a couple in er moral culture in which it is found ... through so many others, among them simple message of salvation through need. To talk about character is inevitably to faithful of the Ukrainian Orthodox com- Christ's redeeming grace resonates So it was that in the small town of talk about the cultural and institutional munities, to bestow healing and give among those who seek spiritual suste- Bethlehem a mystery unfolded and all of conditions that allow for us its cultiva- comfort. nance. For them, the squabbles between creation renewed. For the observant tion in children and its maintenance in it is the Christ, Healer and Comforter, Catholics and Orthodox, and within the believer, the cave becomes Heaven; the adults ... A person's moral development the Eucharistic Christ Who, from the Orthodox community itself, are largely virgin Mary, the throne of the Cherubim; does not occur in a cultural vacuum." manger-discos on the Holy Table of irrelevant. and the manger, a place of repose for The Soviet character education pro- Orthodox Ukrainian parishes throughout Ever since the collapse of the Soviet God who cannot be contained. The dark- gram failed because it was not main- the world, invites us to be His instru- Union, 1 have been intrigued by what ness of the cave was dispelled by light, appears to be a moral paradox, ie, the tained by the Soviet culture, which sur- ments of healing, consolation, righteous- not the light of an oil lamp, but the enormous and unceasing emphasis of the vived on repression, exploitation, injus- ness and love, offering us security and Tranquil Light of Life - Christ, the Only- Soviet educational system on principled tice, lies, murder and famine. One didn't faithfulness at a time of insecurity and Begotten Son and Savior, the Holy Glory behavior, and the actual product that have to be a rocket scientist to under- confusion. of the Father. As we proclaim in the emerged. stand early in life that to survive in Christmas 2001 calls us to a new vesper Hymn, this is the Father Who Soviet education stressed high moral Soviet society one needed to think one maturity, a deeper relationship with the delivered the Law to Moses, and Grace standards, especially truthfulness, hard thing, say something else and do a third Son of God, Who, came into this world and Truth through His Son, Jesus the work, self-sacrifice, respect for self and thing. Having been thoroughly disillu- so that life in abundance might prevail. Christ. others, helpfulness, courage and patriot- sioned in Ukraine, it is difficult for That deeper relationship can only be Twenty centuries ago, in the fullness ism. An early Soviet educational decree Fourth Wavers to trust us, to truly achieved if we give Christ leave to make of time, the Father, as we profess in the was emphatic: communistic re-education believe that we are sincere, honest and his abode in us. it is the Eucharistic vesper Prayer of inclination, through His of society "is closely tied to the upbring- caring. Christ Who through the Gospel and Son, came to earth for the salvation of ing of the 'new man', who will harmo- We should remember, however, that Liturgy, proclaims the sanctity, dignity the human race. This is what Christmas - niously combine spiritual richness, many Communists accepted, even rel- and worth of every human being and the Nativity of Christ - is precisely morality and physical fitness." ished, the evil. As Paul Hollander points reminds us that we are, indeed, our about, it is about love which cannot be The Soviets had youth organizations - out in his book "Political Will and brothers' keepers and that we are to be measured, it is about a human being say- the Pioneers for younger children, Personal Belief: The Decline and Fall of perfect as our Heavenly Father is perfect. ing 'yes' to God the Father, it is about the Komsomol for older - which reinforced Soviet Communism," countless die-hard May we regardless of where we reside, Son of God entering into a troubled and the character education program of the- Bolsheviks went to their deaths knowing join with our brethren in Ukraine and confused world as Healer, Savior, schools. "Rules for Pioneers" included full well that they were innocent but with observant Orthodox Christians Redeemer, the Way, the Truth and the such directives as: "The Pioneer studies praising Stalin with their last breath. throughout the world in witness, by diligently and is disciplined and courte- Life, it is about our response to Christ George Lukacs described this mind-set deeds of faith and love, to the reality of ous." "The Pioneer loves to work and to with Whom we identify in Baptism and as follows: "the highest duty for the God with us. conserve the national wealth." "The Chrismation. Communist ethic is to accept the neces- it is only in this manner that we, Pioneer tells the truth and guards the All of the past and contemporary sity of acting immorally ... The convic- despite the horrific events of a few honor of his detachment." "The Pioneer external trappings associated with this tion of the true Communist is that evil months ago, can meet the challenges of is a good comrade, who is solicitous of Feast of Feasts, ancient hymns of praise transforms itself into bliss through the an age that will surely put our faith and younger children and who helps older dialectics of historical evolution." and pious secular songs, the lights, the civilization to the test. May we and our people." food and fragrant odors, even the gifts Want Christmas year a'round? Heed brethren in Ukraine not be found wanting As 1 have observed the behavior of the recent words of Pope John Paul 11 to and greetings are of little or no conse- in fulfilling our pre-Baptismal renuncia- some people in Ukraine, particularly the quence if Christ is driven from the scene the Ukrainian hierarchy: "... for contem- tion of Satan, his service and his pride. ruling elite, as well as the actions of porary men and women, immersed in the or reduced to nothing more than a liturgi- May this year's Christmas observance some Fourth Wave immigrants in the cal or secular decoration. noise and confusion of daily life, words inspire us as never before to a renewal of United States, 1 am perplexed. Given the are no longer enough. They do not only The fathers of the Church knew and intensive program of moral training, why our baptismal commitment so that the want to hear someone talk abut Christ, spoke of the reality of the birth of Christ. do so many Ukrainians over there still presence of Christ might be felt in and they want to see Him in some way. Give The venerable Archbishop of lie, cheat and steal so effortlessly? Why through us in whom He lives and acts. the Ukrainian people the possibility to Constantinople, John Chrysostom, a does it take so long for Fourth wave Having reflected on Christmas - a see their Savior ... Give witness with courageous shepherd and teacher of the immigrants to adjust to our moral sys- decisive and transforming event in the your life and works to the presence of Church, promoter of righteous moral liv- tem, to trust us, to tell us the truth? What life of all mankind - we pray that Grace the Risen One among you. it is the most ing, reminded the flock of his time of the led to their debasement, their apparent and Truth, which come to us through eloquent and effective message that you centrality of Christ, the Eucharistic lack of conscience, and their craven and Christ Jesus might abound in your lives can give to your fellow citizens." Christ in the ChristmasyTheophany cele- and in the lives of our brethren in a pro- brutal exploitation of each other? Why in bration. a supposedly classless society was indi- The point? Christmas year 'around gressively maturing Ukraine. May He, begins with us. it is Chrysostom who reminds all Who is compassionate and merciful, vidual status so pronounced? As evil as observant Orthodox Christians today that impart to all of us maturity needed to put the Soviet system was, evil was not part the consecrated parish edifice, the of the school curriculum. Nor was it Myron Kuropas' e-mail address is: Temple in which they gather, is the spiri- (Continued on page 12) encouraged by Soviet youth organiza- mbkuropas (ФCompuServe .com. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23,2001 No. 51

The OSCE, which has monitored the who are accustomed to carrying out ment schedules the Days "of Russia festiv- Use of government... last three Ukrainian elections, including orders. The Ministry of Education and ities - which could affect the attitude (Continued from page 1) the. presidential vote of 1999 and the two Science and the Ministry of Culture have towards Russian culture held by a person will be some 3,000. previous parliamentary elections, held in a combined 2.2 million individuals they who attends the event - just prior to the 1994 and 1998, said of the most recent can influence, either workers directly elections or sometime in April could illegal but prevalent elections to the Parliament: "violations employed by the ministries or people influence how individuals vote, especial- While the use of government adminis- were extensive, coordinated and such as teachers and professors whom ly since past history has shown that at trative resources is illegal according to planned." they can shower with propaganda and lit- least a quarter of the voting public in Article 71 of the Constitution of Ukraine, During the Razumkov Center seminar, erature. Ukraine remains undecided until the last which states that elections to both central citations abounded of examples of how Factory workers and agricultural days before an election. and local government bodies should be administrative resources could be utilized workers also could be easily influenced Mass media a crucial factor^ free, held on the basis of even and equal to give political parties an advantage in by factory managers, especially since possibilities for all, and conducted via the upcoming election campaign. unemployment is high and workers The Razumkov Center study and the secret ballot, this has not stopped illegal The most obvious way described understand they are replaceable by others participants of the conference concluded practices in the past, in the 1999 presi- would be to convince department heads just as eager to work. that the mass media will again be a cen- dential elections there were various alle- within the various government ministries Even straightforward and seemingly tral factor in the campaign process and gations of election improprieties, includ- to let their cadres know in no uncertain benign actions that government officials that there is no reason not to believe that ing students being forced by their rectors yet subtle ways for whom to vote. The could take during the campaign season those who control media outlets could and deans to come to class on Election Razumkov Center underscored in its could affect the vote. Anatolii Hrytsenko, again manipulate both printed and elec- Day, during which they were instructed report that the Ministry of Defense, for director of the Razumkov Center, said for whom to vote. example, has 300,000 military personnel that, for example, whether the govern- (Continued on page 14)

channels across Canada. Martin, who was introduced by Prof. Olga Toronto program... Andriewsky of Trent University, delivered a Memorial program (Continued from page 1) significant lecture titled "Stalin and the College, wrote a major independent study A memorial program on Sunday, Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933: New essay this year about the Famine- November 18 at the Ukrainian Cultural Findings" to a capacity audience at the Genocide for his Modern Western Center began with a dramatic presentation University of Toronto. Civilization course and for which he also by Famine survivor Kateryna Scherban, Based on recently declassified docu- received an A-k His premise was to prove followed by an ecumenical service concele- ments, Prof. Martin's lecture outlined vari- that this was not just a famine but that in brated by members of the Ukrainian ous political and economic parameters that fact it was genocide. Catholic and Ukrainian Orthodox clergy, resulted in this tragedy. The Canadian in their presentations to the students, which was accompanied by the Lysenko institute of Ukrainian Studies, the Center Messrs. Rewa and Reay outlined their Opera Ensemble. Representing the youth of for Russian and East European Studies, research methods, referred to the wealth of the community, Meelena and Yvan and the Toronto UCC co-sponsored the information available on the internet, rec- Oleksiuk-Baker presented heart-wrenching Annual Ukrainian Famine Lecture. (See ommended obtaining key information quotes about the Famine; Oresta Babiuk story on page 9.) from the Ukrainian Canadian Research and recited "Famine 1933"; and the Polyphonia A roundtable discussion titled Documentation Center, read excerpts from Children's Choir and the Golden Strings "Ukraine's Famines: Why and How to their essays and encouraged the students to Bandura Ensemble performed solemn Foster their Memory?" took place on also write about this genocidal famine. musical pieces. Wednesday, November 21 at the Ukrainian it is worth noting that in this fourth year Toronto City Councilor Gloria Lindsay Canadian Art Foundation. This discussion Prof. Roman Serbyn of educational programs presented by the Luby presented statements to the audience. provided new perspectives on the historical Toronto Ukrainian Canadian Congress, an The guest speaker, Prof. Roman Serbyn value of remembering and commemorating Provincial Parliament at Queen's Park, increasing number of students are not only from the University of Quebec at Montreal, the "holodomor." Moderated by Prof, ivan Gerard Kennedy, member of the Provincial learning but are writing about the Famine- who was introduced Фу Prof. Edward Wynnyckyj, its participants included: Prof. Parliament, read a commemorative procla- Genocide for their school assignments. Burstynsky, spoke on the topic "Famine Wasyl Janischewskyj, president of mation which is now part of the official The hope is that this will provide addition- 1932-1933: Problems of Historical Ukrainian Canadian Research and record. Mr. Kennedy underscored that all al impetus for educators striving to incor- Memory." Prof. Serbyn indicated that the Documentation Center; valentina Kuryliw, need to remember this unprecedented loss porate study of this genocide into the 1933 Famine was part of a wider campaign education consultant and author of a teach- of 7 million to 10 million Ukrainians who school curriculum. against the Ukrainian nation, destroying its ers' guide about the Famine; vasyl were starved to death by the Soviet regime. A vision ТУ production team docu- national elite and repopulating emptied Kolomatski, member of UWC Commission mented the entire educational program, Ukrainian villages with Russian colonists. on Human and Civil Rights; ivan Franko, The Toronto UCC's Famine-Genocide which resulted in a 10-minute segment Thus, the demographic composition of the architect; and Marko Shumelda, University Commemorative Committee comprises: that effectively and movingly reflected the Ukrainian countryside was changed by this of Toronto student. Ms. Dmytryshyn, Lesya Jones, Lesia Famine-Genocide story. This segment was artificially engineered Famine-Genocide. On Thursday, November 22, leading off Korobaylo, Ms. Szkambara and Eugene recently televised four times on vision Tv Harvard University professor Dr. Terry the afternoon session of the Ontario Yakovitch, chair.

The Famine as depicted by Christina Cholkan. Mykhaylo Reay addresses fellow students, in the background are art works by local students. No. 51 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23,2001 9

Scholar presents news findings on Stalin and the Great Famine of 1932-1933

by Larysa iarovenko dence that Stalin was aware of existing changed fundamentally in 1932, when 1932 became increasingly extreme. He famine conditions. He was also able to the Soviet central government - personi- wrote: "1 think that we are giving Ukraine TORONTO - On November 20, establish a clear linkage between the fied by Stalin - no longer took a neutral much more than is necessary"; that "the Harvard University professor Dr. Terry Great Famine and Stalin's personal view stance in these matters and began siding state of affairs in Ukraine is terrible"; that Martin addressed an attentive,audience at of Soviet nationalities policy. with the interests of the Russian SFSR. the CP(B)U "is not a party, but a parlia- the University of Toronto's Centre for Dr. Martin outlined four aspects of the One of the reasons was a shift in ment"; and that "we should do something, Russian and East European Studies Stalinist Terror of the early 1930s: the Moscow's policies regarding the western otherwise we might lose Ukraine." (CREES) on the topic "Stalin and the Famine; the mass deportations and exe- Ukraine Famine." The presentation was borders of the USSR. The anticipation Kaganovich wrote to Stalin that the cutions of peasants; the criticism and cur- that Ukrainians on both sides of the disruption of the grain requisitions was part of this year's annual commemora- tailment of Ukrainization; and the wide- tion of victims of the Soviet-engineered Soviet border would be "reunited" caused by "agents of counter-revolution- spread repression in Soviet Ukraine of proved to be unfounded. ary Ukrainian, organizations and Great Famine of 1932-1933 in Ukraine. Galician emigres and the rural and urban The lecture was co-sponsored by the in fact, the implementation of collec- Petliurites" who were secret cpllabora- intelligentsia, including members of the tivization policies resulted in large-scale tors of Pilsudski and world imperialism. Petro Jacyk Program for the Study of Polish and German minorities. attempts at emigration and protest march- As a consequence, in the latter part of Ukraine administered by CREES, the Dr. Martin noted that he had sought to es along the border against the Soviet 1932 the policy of Ukrainization was Toronto Branch of the Ukrainian establish the precise moment when the clampdown on people wanting to emi- rescinded, the Ukrainian Communist Canadian Congress, and the Toronto nationalities factor came to play a lead- grate. Moreover, after Joseph Pilsudski's Party elite was purged, and secret direc- office of the Canadian institute of ing role in these events and who or what assumption of power in Poland the tives increasing the peasants' already Ukrainian Studies. Financial assistance brought about such an abrupt change in Soviet Union feared (albeit groundlessly) onerous grain deliveries to the state were was generously provided by the state policy. His research has led him to military intervention from the West. At issued. These punitive acts led millions Ukrainian Studies Fund at Harvard conclude that Stalin and his paranoid fear this point, noted the speaker, the nation- of deaths and left deep scars on the future University. of "losing" Ukraine were the catalyst for alities factor began playing a decisive development of the Ukrainian nation. The scholarly study of the events of the evolution of these tragic events. role. 1932-1933 in Ukraine has not been an in discussing the constellation of Dr. Martin indicated that the new easy task. For more than 50 years the power bases in the Soviet state, the Dr. Martin has recently found docu- information regarding the role of Stalin Soviet regime blatantly denied the very speaker suggested that the tensions ments that clearly show that Moscow and his closest collaborators provides the existence of the Famine. With the onset between the Ukrainian SSR and Moscow interpreted the Ukrainian Communist underpinnings for his forthcoming study of perestroika and the opening of Soviet are too simplistic an explanation for the Party elite's opposition to its perilously regarding the causes of the Great Famine archives, however, it became possible to state of affairs, instead, he proposed that high grain-requisition quotas as a nega- in Ukraine, which will be based on a stady the crimes of the Stalinist era in a it would be more appropriate to view the tive consequence of Ukrainization. The greater level of detail and conceptualiza- new and concerted way, and recent stud- situation as a struggle between the tone of Stalin's letters in the summer of tion about this tragedy. ies of the Great Famine have been Ukrainian SSR and the Russian SFSR for enriched with many new facts and points the attentions and support of the central of view. Some historians have argued apparat in Moscow. that the Famine constituted a blunt One of the most disputed issues of the Deadline nears for Nazi victims' assault against Ukrainization and the late 1920s was the delineation of borders Ukrainian elite; others have regarded it between the various Soviet republics. Dr. as class-based state terror against the Martin noted that at that time some 8 registration for compensation peasantry for its opposition to collec- million ethnic Ukrainians lived within by Serhiy Zhykharev Prisoners of war (POWs), unless they tivization. the territories of the Russian SFSR, and Ukrainian National information Service were detained in a concentration camp, Throughout the last 10 years Dr. in certain places they formed clearly are excluded from this program under Martin has studied the role of the nation- Ukrainian national districts and towns. WASHINGTON - The final deadline the German Foundation Act. alities factor in the tragic events of 1932- As a result of pressure from Soviet for filing claims to receive compensation Funds are also available to compen- 1933 on an ongoing basis, in the his Ukrainian leaders, in 1926 the Ukrainian for Nazi victims expires on December sate victims of medical experiments, par- prefatory remarks he noted that his most language was granted official status in 31, 2001. Those eligible for compensa- ents of children who died in the homes recent archival revelations - correspon- those areas of the Russian Federation tion under the German Forced Labor and for the children of slave laborers, or per- dence between Stalin, vacationing at the with predominantly Ukrainian settle- Compensation Program (GFLCP) should sons who themselves suffered severe Black Sea resort of Sochi in the summer ment. Throughout the latter 1920s the contact the international Organization health problems while lodged in such л of 1932, and viacheslav Molotov and central party leadership acted as an inter- for Migration (ІОМ) in writing (via let- quarters. Persons who lost property dur- Lazar Kaganovich, who were subse- mediary in disputes between the ter, postcard, e-mail or fax) before ing the Nazi era due to the direct partici- quently dispatched to the Caucasus and Ukrainian SSR and the Russian SFSR. December 31. pation of German businesses, and not as Ukraine - had compelled him to look Even as late as early 1932 Pravda pub- Claimants will then receive the offi- a result of military activity, also should more closely at the personal role that lished positive reports regarding the cial forms and will have three months apply for compensation with ІОМ. Stalin played in the tragic events. Ukrainization policy. from the date of the request to complete Within the framework of Swiss Bank Dr. Martin has found unequivocal evi- in Dr. Martin's opinion, this situation them. Settlement, the ІОМ is searching for non- Heirs of the victims of the Nazi Jewish persons who were persecuted by regime who died on or after February 6, the Nazi regime. Jehovah's Witnesses, 1999, also are entitled to compensation, homosexuals, the physically or mentally Next world chess champion if the victim of the Nazi regime dies handicapped, and those who were after having completed the claim, his7her refused refugee status in Switzerland or heirs are entitled to compensation. were mistreated as refugees are urged to is sure to be a Ukrainian However, they must assert their rights file a claim. Jewish and non-Jewish vic- by Dr. Orest Popovych Championship. However, their with the ІОМ within six months of the tims who performed slave labor for cer- impending duel for the world crown victim's death. tain Swis^ companies also are entitled to NEWARK, N.J. - vasyl ivanchuk was not expected. The international Organization for receive compensation through the ІОМ. of Lviv and Ruslan Ponomaryov of Although, Mr. ivanchuk a grand- Migration is conducting several simulta- Forms, guidelines and information on all Kramatorsk have defeated their master, has belonged to world's chess neous programs. Under the German ІОМ compensation programs are available respective opponents in the semifinal elite for at least a decade, his showing Forced Labor Compensation Program through a number of ІОМ offices or on the matches of the World Chess in several previous world champi- (GFLCP), the ІОМ is responsible for internet at http:77www.compensation-for- Championship conducted by the onships was disappointing. making available compensation to for- forced-labor.org or http:77www.swiss- mer forced laborers and other victims of international Chess Federation F1DE Mr. Ponomaryov, who recently turned bankclaims .iom .int. the Nazi regime, who are not Jewish and in Moscow. 18, was a child prodigy whose chess Potential claimants need to immediately who do not reside in the Czech Republic, This means that no matter who wins career has skyrocketed in recent years, contact the international Organization for Poland or the former republics of the the eight-game final match between in 1997 he won the under-18 world Migration. The North American7Caribbean Soviet Union. Under this program, those them, scheduled for January 2002, the championship and in 1998 the men's office address is: GFLCP7HvAP held in а сопсепггагіші camp, deported next world chess champion - for the championship of Ukraine, in the same Washington, 1752 N St. NW - Suite 700, from their native countries to Germany Washington, DC 20036. first time in history - will be a year, Mr. Ponomaryov became the or German-occupied territory, or subject- The GFLCP hotline number is; (866) Ukrainian. youngest grandmaster in history, in 2001 ed to forced labor and held under 443-5187; НУАР hotline, (877) 691-2862; in the semifinals, Mr. ivanchuk beat he tied for 1-2 places in the European extremely harsh, prison-like conditions fax, (202) 862-1879; e-mail, gflcp- the reigning F1DE world champion men's championship, losing the play-off are entitled to file a claim. dc(g)iom.int viswanathan Anand of india, while Mr. to wind up with the silver medal. 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-J 1Q THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23,2001 No. 51 Borys Tarasyuk delivers inaugural Bohdan Bociurkiw Memorial Lecture by Dr. Bohdan Klid Affairs following independence and issues facing Ukraine in the future. that some major foreign policy direc- headed it from April 1998 to October tions and decisions remain to be taken. EDMONTON - in the 10 years since Mr. Tarasyuk emphasized that in the 2000. For instance, Ukraine still has not it proclaimed independence, Ukraine's period leading up to and immediately On Friday, November 2, at the invita- defined its model of national security, in successes in achieving foreign-policy following independence, Ukraine's small this regard, he noted three options: act- goals have contrasted sharply with its tion of the Canadian institute of foreign ministry faced several serious ing as a buffer state between East and difficulties in effecting internal transfor- Ukrainian Studies (C1US), Mr. Tarasyuk challenges and had to resolve potentially West, as a bridge between the two, or as mations, such as building a civil society delivered a lecture on "Ukraine's dangerous security-related issues almost a member of a security institution and a law-based state, or in adopting Foreign Policy 10 Years after simultaneously. (NATO or a Russian-led grouping). Mr. economic reforms resulting in sustained independence," in which he recounted These included territorial claims from Russia and Romania; the non-acceptance Tarasyuk concluded that efforts to bal- economic growth. Credit for this success the major obstacles and challenges facede ance between East and West no longer is due in no small measure to the efforts by Ukraine at independence, summa- of Ukraine's independence by Russia's are viable, and stated that he strongly of Borys Tarasyuk, who held senior rized its accomplishments to date and political elite and disbelief on the part of the West; the fate of nuclear weapons and supports Ukraine's European integration posts in Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign touched on unresolved foreign policy that of the million-man army and huge and accession to NATO. military arsenal inherited from the Soviet in the last several years, Ukraine has armed forces; the fate of the Black Sea been very active in NATO's Partnership Fleet; Crimean separatism; and choosing for Peace Program, and relations a model of national security. between Ukraine and NATO became Mr. Tarasyuk concluded that major closer when the two sides signed a treaty foreign-policy challenges to Ukraine on a "distinctive partnership" in July were met and resolved successfully. This 1997. Despite the "decades-long hostile, conclusion is supported by public opin- anti-NATO brainwashing campaign from ion polls in Ukraine, in which foreign Soviet times," Mr. Tarasyuk noted that policy successes were chosen as among Ukrainian public opinion is shifting in the country's greatest achievements in favor of NATO membership, and that the first decade of independence. NATO itself is open to considering in considering Ukraine's relations Ukraine's membership. Unfortunately, with the West, Mr. Tarasyuk reminded Ukraine's leadership is not yet ready to the audience that the reemergence of an apply, he said. independent Ukraine at first "caused sur- in contrast to Ukraine's vagueness prise and confusion, if not irritation" about NATO membership, there is a among Western governments. strong consensus in the country - both However, if the West's diplomatic and among political leaders as well as among scholarly communities were not prepared the general populace - in favor of for this new geopolitical reality in 1991, Ukraine's accession to the European At the inaugural Bohdan Bociurkiw Memorial Lecture (from left) are: Zenon fundamental changes in the perception of Union (EU). Unfortunately, according Kohut, director of the Canadian institute of Ukrainian Studies; Уега Ukraine and polices toward it have to Mr. Tarasyuk, the EU has not devel- Bociurkiw, widow of Prof. Bociurkiw; Borys Tarasyuk, former foreign affairs ensued in the interim, if in early August oped a "coherent policy toward minister of Ukraine; and Serhii Plokhy, director of the Church 1991 U.S. President George Bush warned Ukraine." He also noted that Ukraine Studies Program at C1US. Ukraine's political leaders not to seek still has much to do to prepare the econ- independence, today Ukraine has omy, society and legislation for EU achieved a special relationship or strate- membership. gic partnership with the United States. in his presentation Mr. Tarasyuk also Opening of memorialmemoria l library Despite the difficult challenges faced commented on how responses to terror- by Ukraine and the misconceptions it ism could affect Russian-U.S. relations had to overcome, Mr. Tarasyuk stressed and, more broadly, spoke of relations and lecture honor Bociurkiw that his country is now seen as a "linch- between Russia and the West, in his pin of stability in Europe" and a "con- view, while the rapprochement between by Serhii Plokhy introduced Dr. Serhii Plokhy, director tributor and producer, not only a con- Russia and the West could lead to gener- Canadian institute of Ukrainian Studies of the Church Studies Program. Dr. sumer, of security in Europe." ally positive developments, Ukraine's Plokhy commented on the life and Ukraine, he continued, has proved to sovereignty might be compromised if EDMONTON - The Church accomplishments of Prof. Bociurkiw the international community that it is "a Western governments agreed to Russian Studies Program at the Canadian and thanked his wife, Уега Bociurkiw, reliable partner which is adhering to its control or domination of the newly inde- institute of Ukrainian Studies on and members of the family for their international commitments." These have pendent states in exchange for closer November 2 hosted two important generous support of the program. events honoring the memory of Prof. included following through on agree- cooperation. Taras Bociurkiw, son of the late Bohdan Bociurkiw: the official open- ments on closing the Chornobyl nuclear Mr. Tarasyuk's presentation was fol- professor, spoke at the event on behalf ing of the Bohdan Bociurkiw power stations, ridding Ukraine of lowed by a question-and-answer period. of the family. He shared his own and Memorial Library, which houses his nuclear weapons, adhering to the nuclear Afterwards, the Bohdan Bociurkiw his mother's memories of Prof. library and archive, and the inaugura- non-proliferation treaty, signing the con- Memorial Library at C1US was officially Bociurkiw and thanked all those tion of the Bohdan Bociurkiw ventional weapons treaty, and articulating opened. Dr. Bociurkiw (1925-1998) was involved in the transfer of the library Memorial Lecture series. (See story a clear and consistent policy on borders. an outstanding political scientist and and archive to C1US, including Dr. above.) Mr. Tarasyuk pointed out that Ukraineis Church studies scholar at Carleton Andrii Krawchuk, who helped organ- Lectures in this series will be given international standing and consistent poli- University in Ottawa. The generous ize the professor's materials in Ottawa. once a year at C1US and will feature cies have transformed it into a regional donation of his library and archives laid presentations by prominent scholars The opening of the Bohdan leader. Today Ukraine is a "natural leader" the foundations for the C1US Church and political activists in the area of Bociurkiw Memorial Library took of the GUUAM grouping (Georgia, Studies Program. Ukrainian politics, history and reli- place immediately after the Bohdan Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Mr. Tarasyuk's address, which inau- gion. Bociurkiw Memorial Lecture, Moldova), he observed, it has forged gurated the Bohdan Bociurkiw Memorial Prof. Bociurkiw (1925-1998) was a "Ukraine's Foreign Policy: 10 Years "crystal clear" and "distinctive" policies Lecture series at C1US, was one of the prominent political scientist and a after independence," delivered by toward the Commonwealth of independent special events organized and sponsored world-renowned specialist in the area Borys Tarasyuk, foreign affairs minis- States, the Black Sea Economic by C1US to celebrate 10 years of of human rights, Soviet religious poli- ter of Ukraine in 1998-2000. Cooperation Organization, the Baltic and Ukrainian independence and the 25th cy and the history of Ukrainian One of Ukraine's most respected . Black Sea countries, and its partners in anniversary of the institute. Churches. diplomats, Mr. Tarasyuk has been GUUAM. it has also established special Mr. Tarasyuk became Ukraine's for- He began his academic career at the responsible for many of Ukraine's for- relations, or strategic partnerships, with eign minister in April 1998. Ukraine's University of Alberta in Edmonton, eign-policy achievements over the first five countries: the United States, Poland, president, Leonid Kuchma, dismissed where he taught at the department of decade of its independence. He is the Uzbekistan, Russia and Azerbaijan. him in late September 2000 at the urging political science from 1956 to 1969. founder and director of the institute for Mr. Tarasyuk also noted Ukraine's of Russia, which had become furious He went on to teach at Carleton Euro-Atlantic Cooperation, as well as importance in international affairs, it is, about the independent foreign-policy University, where he remained until director of the institute of Social for instance, a leading participant in course charted by Mr. Tarasyuk. his retirement in 1992. Sciences and international Relations at peace-keeping operations, such as in Today, he heads the institute for Euro- A skilled organizer, Prof. Bociurkiw the inter-Regional Academy of Bosnia, Kosovo, Lebanon, Sierra Leone, Atlantic Cooperation, a Kyiv-based helped found many academic and pro- Personnel Management, both in Kyiv. and other countries. Ukraine is no longer research and policy-studies centre. He is fessional projects and institutions, Both events were well attended. a "messenger of someone's will" in the also director of the institute of Social including C1US. The generous dona- Among those present were University United Nations, the former foreign min- Sciences and international Relations at tion of his library and archive laid the of Alberta vice-President (Research) ister said, but a "leading member of this the interregional Academy of Personnel foundations for the Ukrainian Church Dr. Gary Kachanoski, professors and organization," as indicated by its current Management in Kyiv. Mr. Tarasyuk has Studies Program at the institute. students of the university,, and numer- membership in the U;N. Security been in the United States since October The program was opened by Dr. ous members of the Ukrainian com- Council. at the Harvard Ukrainian Research Zenon E. Kohut, director of C1US. He munity. 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PARS1PPANY, NJ. - The oratorio "Slovo pro Pokhid ihoriv, Syria Sviatoslava, vnuka Oleha, " by Yevhen Stankovych, is based on the 12th century epic poem "Slovo о Polku ihorevi" (The Tale of ihor's Campaign), a literary mas- terpiece of the Kyi van Rus' period. The work had its world premiere at the Warsaw Philharmonic Concert Hall on June 6, with the Ukrainian National Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of volodymyr Sirenko, the Dumka Ukrainian National Choir, under the direc- tion of Yevhen Savchuk, and soloists of the Ukrainian National Opera in Kyiv - iryna Semenenko, soprano; Mykhailo Tyschenko, tenor; Mykola Koval, bari- tone; and Serhii Mahera, bass. . vitalii Zaporozhets The premiere was held as part of the The Dumka Ukrainian National Choir, with director Yevhen Savchuk, and soloists of the Ukrainian National Opera in Kyiv "Days of - Ukrainian Music in Warsaw," - iryna Semenenko, Mykhailo Tyschenko, Mykola Koval and Serhii Mahera - at the premiere of "Slovo" organized by the Pro Musica viva at the Kyiv Philharmonic Concert Hall on June 28. Foundation, headed by Roman Rewakowicz, jointly with the Polish had already attained in the medieval peri- composer lists four vocal soloists as por- inspiration, the composer referred to the Radio of Warsaw and the Association of od. The work is particularly noteworthy for traying specific personages, they function "znamenni rozspivy" of the 16-18th cen- Ukrainians in Poland. the expressiveness and lyrical beauty of its more as voices from the choir, often turies, a musical form based on biblical The Ukrainian premiere was held on language, subtle psychological characteri- emerging from the choral mass. texts and performed in churches and June 28 as the closing concert of the Kyiv zation (e.g., the lament of Yaroslavna) and Asked to comment on the overall con- monasteries throughout Ukraine. Maestro symphony's 137th season. inherent drama. cept and structure of the work, Maestro Stankovych noted that in several passages The composition is dedicated to Dr. From among various textual versions, Stankovych noted that "the style of music of "Slovo" he uses the "znamenni Taras Shegedin, executive director of the Maestro Stankovych opted for the transla- for 'Slovo' is polyphonic, with the rozspivy" in a stylized form to give a cer- Ukrainian institute of America in New tion of the epic from Church Slavonic into soloists, chorus and orchestra forming dis- tain historical color to the musical fabric. tinct entities. They dramatize the text York, who commissioned the work. The Ukrainian by Leonid Makhnovets. "Slovo" is in the tradition of grand- independently but they also combine to "Music at the institute" program has, as Almost an hour in duration, the work is scale monumental compositions character- create the polyphony. For instance, the one of its aims, the presentation and pro- divided into 12 parts based on motifs istic of the work of Maestro Stankovych, orchestra almost never accompanies nor motion of Ukrainian music in the United from the epic poem. The sections consti- particularly works like "Chorna Elehiya" tute an uninterrupted, linear construct, does it merely double the chorus." States. Dr. Shegedyn was present at the (Black Eulogy), "Ya Stverdzhuyus" (1 premiere of the work in Ukraine. with individual parts flowing into one " 'Slovo' is built on a system of leitmo- tifs, harmonies, rhythms and timbres used Attest), "Kaddish-Requiem for Babyn "Slovo о Polku ihorevi" tells the story another almost imperceptibly. in much the same way as in opera, struc- Yar" and "Panakhyda za Pomerlymy z of the campaign of Prince ihor of "Slovo's" form lends itself to a wide turing the development of musical drama- Holodu (Requiem for the victims of the Chernihiv undertaken in 1185 against the scope of expression and incorporates dif- turgy. One could say 'Slovo' belongs to a Famine) Polovtsians, and its unsuccessful out- ferent rhythms depending on the theme synthetic genre, an opera-oratorio or an "Slovo" is included in the "Anthology come, in the general context of inter- and mood. Both critics and listeners in opera-symphony." of Contemporary Music of Ukraine" pre- princely warfare and the disintegration of Ukraine have commented on the explo- As to the historical sources for his Kyivan unity. ration of moods and the characteristic pared by the Kyiv Philharmonic. The poem, which begins with an invo- detail of evocative tone painting which cation of the, bard Boy an, who sang the permeate Stankovych's vast score. praises of the princes and glories of the The work opens with the sound of past, proceeds to relate the preparations menacing timpani which often return, cut- Stankovych a central figure of contemporary music for the upcoming campaign, the ensuing ting through the symphonic textures to Yevhen Stankovych is one of the cen- composer of dramatic temperament. three-day battle, ihor's bitter defeat and intimate the inevitable fate. From begin- tral figures of contemporary Ukrainian While his technique is contemporary, capture by Khan Konchak, and his subse- ning to end, the emotive coloration of the music who, together with such corn- folkloric themes of Ukraine's cultural quent escape. narrative depends on the tempo of particu- posers as valentin Silvestrov and Leonid groups are paramount in his works. lar episodes, whether it is the slowing in so far as the epic presents a hero Hrabovsky, introduced innovations in Examples of these are his opera, "When down of ihor's army, the tense atmos- upon whose actions depends to some Ukrainian music. the Fern Blooms" (1978), and "Kaddish- degree the fate of his people, the narrator phere of the seemingly interminable wait- A prolific composer,.he has, since Requiem for Babyn Yar" (1991). and, later Prince Yaroslav in Kyiv, consid- ing, or the nightmarish quality of fierce 1966, authored 10 symphonies, six Maestro Stankovych's uniqueness lies er the reasons for the defeat and the battle. chamber symphonies, an opera ("When in his pronounced affinity to the vernacu- decline of Rus' lands, exhorting the The rich imagery of the poem, the vari- the Fern Blooms"), four ballets, a large lar, his blending of folk motifs with princes to present a united front against a ous voices, the sounds of battle - drum number of works in the oratorical, vocal orchestral colors, reproducing the unique common enemy for the greater good of rolls, the blare of trumpets, the clash of chamber and instrumental chamber gen- aspects of the folk song and of multi-lay- Rus'. This is followed by an evocation of sabres, the neighing of horses - and the res, as well as incidental music to six ered polyphony. A composer, he believes, the earlier feats and the wise rule of past dazzling colors are all conveyed in the music theater plays and over 100 films. cannot create music in isolation from his princes. The poem concludes with a short orchestral score. Maestro Stankovych studied at the cultural lifeline and works to extend that paean to the princes and warriors of The large chorus has an unusally Kyiv Conservatory under Borys lifeline to his audience. "Slovo." important and complex role because of Liatoshynsky, and later under Myroslav The composer's elaborate polyphonic As a literary work the epic attests to the Maestro Stankovych's striking use of Skoryk. Beginning with his first compo- high level that the culture of Kyivan Rus' individual vocal subgroups. Although the sitions, Stankovych declared himself as a (Continued on page 15)

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But Mr. Kuchma refused to do so. The Oligarchic Social... SDPU-O was angry also that President (Continued from page 2) Kuchma tolerated Yulia Tymoshenko's presence in the Yuschenko government. contested 2000 Kyiv mayoral elections. The SDPU argued that Ms. Tymoshenko Mr. Omelchenko is the president of the and former Prime Minister Pavlo Hockey Federation of Ukraine. Lazarenko made a lot of money from Second, the SDPU feared that as in the insider energy deals and therefore knew 1998 elections, they would again fail to t With deep sorrow, we announce to friends and family that our beloved husband, garner the minimum 4 percent of the vote how to undercut this source of corrupt father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law and uncle, to secure seats for candidates on its party funds to the oligarchs. list. The SDPU, therefore needed, to gain Mr. Melnychenko has always spoken votes in Russian-speaking regions of highly of Marchuk, his former boss as Ukraine because its main base of support chairman of the Security Service of Jerome P. Pochtar in western and central Ukraine was less Ukraine, and the Melnychenko tapes reliable. The party sought to capitalize on include no conversations between the language question by collecting President Kuchma and either Mr. born June 15, 1917, in Philadelphia, PA, 140,000 signatures demanding that a new Medvedchuk, Mr. Surkis, or Mr. passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2001. law on languages be adopted to replace Marchuk. the 1989 law. The new law would elevate Finally, the other oligarchic parties The Panakhyda was held on Tuesday, December 11, 2001. Russian to the status of an "official lan- could not have abstained in the vote of Funeral services were held on Wednesday, December 12, 2001, at guage" while keeping Ukrainian as the no confidence to dismiss vice-Chairman St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Passaic, NJ. "state" language. Medvedchuk without a nod of approval it is unclear to all concerned what the from the presidential administration. Mr. in deepest sorrow he leaves: difference between "official" and "state" Kuchma's blessing for Mr. languages is - a distinction first intro- Medvedchuk's fall from grace allows For duced by President Kuchma during his a United Ukraine to become the main Wife - Millie 1994 election campaign but then shelved pro-Kuchma election bloc. Led by presi- Son - Paul with wife Beth after his election. On November 30 the dential administration head volodymyr Daughter - Elaine Sweeney with husband James Rada began to debate the replacement of Lytvyn, a trusted friend and the only sur- Grandchildren - Daniel, Allison, Darby, Hayley the 1989 law, which ensured that the viving member of Mr. Kuchma's 1994 Sister - Alice Grabowsky national democrats would target Mr. election team, it includes five parties of Sisters-in-Law - Alexandria Morawsky power - Regions of Ukraine (Donbas), Medvedchuk as the person behind this - Carol Gnyp move to place it on the Rada agenda only Labor Ukraine (Dnipropetrovsk), - Frances Gnyp three months before the elections. Rada National Democrats (Kharkiv and south- ln-Laws - Ruth Sweeney Chairman ivan Pliushch has spoken out ern Ukraine), Agrarians (Galicia and against discussing the language question volhynia), and Prime Minister Anatolii - Andrew Andersen with wife Phyllis on the eve of the elections. Kinakh's Union of industrialists and Nephews - Richard Grabowsky and family Third, the SDPU is suspected of being Entrepreneurs. Each of these can draw - Andrew Gnyp and family one of the most likely culprits behind upon "administrative resources" in the - Gregory Gnyp and family security service officer Mr. election campaign in the regions and - Stephan Gnyp and family Melnychenko, whose bugging of institutions they control. - Nicholas Gnyp President Kuchma's office led to the The rise and fall of the SDPU is char- Nieces - Sonia Haley and family "Kuchmagate" scandal. There are rumors acteristic of Ukrainian politics insofar as - Natalie Mudge and family that in mid-2000 the SDPU made a pro- oligarchic parties lack any ideology and - Lessia Kruchow and family posal to Mr. Kuchma that he hand over exist only at the whim of the executive. - Nadine Simon and family power to Mr. Medvedchuk in a manner Although the oligarchs and the executive -TamaraGnyp similar to the transfer by former Russian need each other, neither side trusts the - Paula Sesto and family President Boris Yeltsin to Yladimir Putin. other. - Sophie Sparacino and family - Romona Gnyp and family

reaches 40 percent - the historical dis- Jelome P. Pochtar was predeceased by his son Daniel. Poland 20 years... putes of their parents about the (Continued from page 2) Solidarity-Communist standoff in the Eternal memory. terly divided as regards political and 1980s seem to have no urgency or even moral assessments of the 1981 martial seem to be completely irrelevant to their law. Solidarity's first leader, Lech lives. Walesa, has recently commented that Adam Michnik, who was arrested and Jaruzelski's crackdown on Solidarity in interned on December 13, 1981, wrote in 1981 "destroyed Poland's hope" and that his Gazeta Wyborcza on December 12" it was "an unpardonable mistake." that "after 20 years, Poland deserves According to Mr. Walesa, if it were not peace and reconciliation." Michnik for martial law, Poland would already be appealed to President Aleksander part of the European Union. With deep sorrow, we announce that Gen. Jaruzelski's self-advocacy boils Kwasniewski and the Parliament to find down to the tenet thaUhis crackdown on a "legal formula" in order to free Gen. Solidarity saved Poland from Soviet Jaruzelski from all court trials he is cur- Marie Wynnyczok nee Sawczuk invasion and a much bloodier scenario, rently undergoing. According to resembling that of Hungary's anti- Michnik, Jaruzelski deserves the Poles' born November 19,1919, in Jazlovets, Ternopil Oblast, Communist uprising in 1956. gratitude in no lesser degree than Walesa passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2001. Polish historians have yet to find doc- for "paving the way toward freedom umentary evidence that Poland was without blood and barricades, without Memorial services were held on November 7, 2001, at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian threatened in 1981 by an imminent inter- executions and scaffolds" in 1989. Catholic Church in Silver Spring, Md. She was laid to rest alongside her husband, vention of Soviet forces. However, Gen. Michael, in the Ukrainian Mausoleum at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Suitland, Md. While it is not ruled out that President Jaruzelski seems to have won over the Kwasniewski and the current leftist-dom- public in Poland to his reasons for impos- in sorrow: ing martial law. Poland's three polling inated Parliament may lend an ear to Mr. Son - Bohdan with wife Martha-Jean centers have concurrently found that Michnik's appeal, it is hardly conceiv- Brother - Frano Sawczuk some 50 percent of respondents now able that the postulated "peace and rec- Sister - Filia Lebed believe that the imposition of martial law onciliation" over Poland's contemporary Nephews: - Zenon Lebed was justified, and only some 20 percent history will reign supreme any time soon. - Andre Lebed think otherwise. But Mr. Michnik's appeal, as well as it is also notable that some 30 percent the above-mentioned polls on martial Eternal Memory. of Poles have no clear opinion about law, reflect an evident shift in historical December 13, 1981. ironically, this thinking of the Poles from traditionally group is made up primarily of a "martial- romantic and emotional, to more temper- law baby boom" - young people who DEATH ANNOUNCEMENTS ate and detached assessments. This may were born during the martial law years also be a sign of Poland's ongoing trans- to be published in The Ukrainian Weekly - in the Ukrainian when annual births topped 700,000 - or English language - are accepted by mail, courier, fax, phone or e-mail. formation, in which collective myths of nearly double the current levels. One is both the anti-Communist tradition and information should be addressed to the attention of the Advertising Department almost compelled to say that Poles and sent to: The Ukrainian Weekly, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280 Communist historiography are gradually "made love not war" at that time in the (NB: please do not include post office box if sending via courier), Parsippany, N.J. 07054; literal sense. For these baby boomers, replaced by more individualist visions of fax, (973)644-9510; telephone, (973) 292-9800, ext. 3040; e-mail, staff (iukrweekiy.com. among whom unemployment currently history and life in general. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23,2001 No. 51

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SAN FRANCISCO - The San Ukraine. Francisco Public Relations Roundtable Ms. Popovych also is winner of the UKRAINIAN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION awarded a Si,000 scholarship to a local prestigious Muskie Fellowship and main- graduate student studying public rela- tains a 4.0 grade point average at San tions, according to the Business Wire Jose State. 824 Ridgj Y14621 news service. The winner is Nataliya She was chosen by a panel of San Tel. (ejjfe) 96lr7828 Popovych of San Jose State University. Francisco Public Relations Roundtable Ms. Popovych expects to graduate members through personal interviews. from San Jose State in June of 2003 with The scholarship program was established a master's degree in public relations and in 1990 in memory of Philip M. plans to continue her career in public McCombs, the group's founder and late relations in her native Ukraine. She owner of Allen's Press Clipping Bureau. already has nearly three years of experi- Since its inception, the scholarship pro- ence in the field, having worked as an gram has awarded S22,250 in scholar- account manager for the Ukrainian office ships to 28 students. .www.rufcu.org^ of Romyr 8c Associates, a Canadian pub- The San Francisco Public Relations AUDIO REpfclfpfSf 544-4019 lie relations firm, and also as a copy- Roundtable is the oldest professional CREDIT UNION SERVICES writer and public relations coordinator organization for senior-level public rela- CREDIT CARDS ^ VEHICLE LOANS ^ MORTGAOES 9 SIGNATURE LOANS for the advertising firm Leo Burnett tions practitioners in the United States. BUSINESS S COMMERCIAL LOANS ^ SHARE DRAFTS U CHECKING CD'S U lRA's ^ INVESTMENTS " YOUTH ACCOUNTS , CONVENIENCE SERVICES bile production of the Russian GAZ AUDIO RESPONSE SYSTEM ^ DIRECT DEPOSIT - ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFER Ukrainian and Russian... sedan, which has resulted in 50,000 jobs NIGHT DEPOSIT BOX ^ WIRE TRANSFERS: DOMESTIC, INTERNATIONAL (Continued from page 1) for Ukrainian workers, and cooperation in UTILITY PAYMENTS ' NEWSLETTER, MAGAZINE ^ NOTARY SERVICE, TRANSLATIONS the space industry, which has led to the that Ukraine-Russia relations are as good SCHOLARSHIPS О MEMBER EDUCATION SEMINARS ' LIBRARY ' AND MUCH MORE, as ever and that while Ukrainian business- release of six rockets into orbit and to the people are burrowing into Russia, and par- creation of 6,000 highly skilled jobs. He e-mail; rufcu Шгопііегпе! ticularly Moscow, with investments, also pointed out successes in aircraft pro- Russian businesses have remained tenta- duction, particularly the AN-74 and AN- tive and restrained with regard to the 140 joint projects. First Avenue Meat Products Ukrainian market. He noted that Ukraine's president called on Russian Ukrainians have invested S250 million in businessmen to consider investment in A large selection of home-made kobasas, cold cuts and other 31 joint ventures and other unilateral Ukraine in airline production, the ship- investments merely in Moscow, in building industry, radio and electronics, products imported from Europe. Ukraine, on the other hand, he said there and the nuclear industry. He reminded 140 - First Avenue (between 8th and 9th Streets) had been "no breakthrough" in Russian them that both the Odesa-Brody oil line investment. As an example, he cited "a and the Odesa Oil Terminal are open for New York, NY 10019 paltry S6 million in investments in the business, reported interfax-Ukraine. (212)777-4583 month of October." in private consultations with President Nonetheless, Ukrainian-Russian trade Putin and the Russian governmental dele- Open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. turnover, after severely contracting in gation, President Kuchma and the Saturday, 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. 1998 as a result of the Russian financial Ukrainian side agreed to borrow Si00 collapse, has recently picked up. Trade has million in 2002 from Moscow to help increased as both countries have wit- complete reactors at the Khmelnytskyi nessed dramatic economic growth this and Rivne nuclear power complexes. year, with Russia's GDP pegged to end the Mr. Kuchma also expressed a desire to year with about 6 percent growth, while Ukraine should attain about 9 percent. coordinate activity with Moscow in rela- tions with international organizations such Both sides expect that by the first quar- ter of 2002 trade turnover in goods and as the World Trade Organization, the EU, Ring in the New Year services will hit an annual rate of S12 bil- the World Bank and the international lion. The final 2001 figure is expected to Monetary Fund, and to push forward with be more than S9 billion. a common viewpoint on matters of com- at Oselia CYM in Kharkiv the businessmen talked of mon interest. increasing ties in heavy industry and President Putin expressed his belief that machine building, fuel and energy, the the two countries had just about estab- lished a common market, but said that cer- military-industrial sector, the agricultural Don't miss out on the most exciting party of the year! sector and chemical production. tain "political prejudices and stereotypes" During his presentation Mr. Kuchma prevent the two sides from maximizing Party in style and enjoy over 8 hours of celebration that includes: an the full potential of such a relationship. noted successful joint ventures in automo- Extravagant Buffet Dinner, Mouth-watering Desserts, Hats and Noisemakers,Champagne Toast at Midnight, Open Bar and Dancing all several major awards. His Chamber Night with "Svitanok" Stankovych... Symphony No. 3 was selected by (Continued from page 11) UNESCO's World Tribune as one of the 10 and...New Year's Day Brunch! textures and meditative lyricism are remi- best works of 1985. He has been recognized All the makings of a Gala Event in the Oselia Family Tradition! niscent of the strict instrumental style of with several awards in Ukraine, including Baroque music, while the full-bodied affect- the country's highest award for artistic cre- This for only Si 25.00 per person, ed melodies with an obvious post-Romantic ativity, the Taras Shevchenko State Award, or S225.00 per couple coloring give the music warmth and expres- The composer's works have been per- siveness. His music is remarkable in many formed in Canada, the United States, (all gratuities and taxes included). Germany, France, Switzerland, Finland, respects, showing his emotional freedom, Enjoy New Year's Weekend, December 28 - January 1, at consummate technical mastery, and flexibil- Spain, China, the Philippines, and ity of form. Yugoslavia, in addition to performances in Oselia. Our "сальон" will be open, and meals will be available. the former Soviet Union. As the Soviet Union collapsed, Maestro One low room rate - S50.00 total for the weekend! Stankovych wrote several monumental Maestro Stankovych's work has been works commemorating Ukraine's victims. featured at contemporary music festivals in Babysitting service available. His "Kaddish-Requiem for Babyn Yar" was Germany and Poland, and he was invited to the composer's gift to the memory of the serve as senior juror in a contemporary Jews and other victims who perished at the music competition held in Winnipeg in Please phone or write us: January 1992. hands of the Nazis in Kyiv in September (845) 647-7230 1941 (premiered September 1991 in Kyiv); in 1996, he was composer-in-residence "Requiem for the victims of the Famine" in the Canton of Bern, Switzerland. commemorates the 6 million who perished His works have been recorded on the ellenville (3 cym.org of hunger in 1932-1933 in Ukraine (pre- Melodiya, Analekta, ASv, Naxos and miered in 1993 in Kyiv); and "Black Elegy" Troppe NoteyCambria labels. Ukrainian American Youth Assoc. is a remembrance of the victims of the Maestro Stankovych is chair of the facul- 8853 Route 209 Chernobyl tragedy (premiered in 1991 in ty of composition at the Kyiv Conservatory Winnipeg). and former chairman of the Composers' Ellenville, NY 12428 Maestro Stankovych is the recipient of Union of Ukraine. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23,2001 No. 51

AW^ ^ UMANA president confers with lllinois officers art? СЄЛ ^ CHICAGO - The president of the to the lllinois Branch members a calen- e Ukrainian Medical Association of North dar of planned events for 2002-2003. ^ Ш ^ America (UMANA), ihor voyevidka This will allow members the luxury of Rooms Still Available! M.D., discussed planning strategy with planning one to two years ahead, in order the newly elected officers of the lllinois to avoid scheduling difficulties well in New Year's Eve Weekend at Soyuzivka Branch of the UMANA on Sunday, advance of the dates in question. November 11. Dr. voyevidka sought input from the December 28 to January 1, 2002 in an ongoing effort to visit with many group concerning its recruitment efforts of the UMANA's scattered branches, Dr. among younger physicians and dentists. voyevidka traveled, at his own expense, Contact with students and residents was Standard Deluxe Single Rate from his home city of Reno, Nev., to deemed key in developing an early inter- Friday Evening S60 S70 Chicago to meet individually with the est in the association among young pro- Saturday to Tuesday S700 S800 S450 administration of the lllinois Branch. fessionals. At the same time, efforts will Sunday to Tuesday S560 S620 S360 The group met at the UMANA office continue to renew the activity of long- Monday to Tuesday S320 S350 S270 headquartered in the Ukrainian Cultural time members who may have become Center on Chicago Avenue. Dr. less active in UMANA over the years. voyevidka sought advice and input from On behalf of the members of the "'Above quoted rates are per couple the branch administration, represented by UMANA lllinois Branch, the officers For information or reservations call (845) 626-5641 ext. 141 Chapter President Bohdan Charkewycz, expressed thanks to Dr. voyevidka for his MD, Co-President Bohdan iwanetz, personal visit to Chicago. They pledged to M.D., Treasurer George Charuk, D.O., continue to work actively for UMANA NOTlCE TO UNA MEMBERS Secretary Taisa Seneczko, D.D.S., and locally and to cooperate with the national Membership Director Larissa iwanetz. office in supporting its action on a national Topics of the meeting ranged widely, level. Both parties agreed to invest maxi- Please contact your branch secretary if you need additional but focused on a review of past perform- mum effort in hosting the 37th Scientific insurance, or if you have any questions concerning your ance with a critical examination of the Convention and the 30th Assembly of insurance coverage with the UNA. strengths and weaknesses of the chapter's Delegates, which are scheduled to take However, billing questions should be directed to the UNA activities. One important conclusion place at the Allerton Crowne Plaza Hotel reached was to formulate and distribute in Chicago on June 18-22,2003. Home Office, since branch secretaries no longer collect pre- mium payments.

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We urge you to make every effort to ful.lfi.ll your quota and mail in your application early enough to reach the Home Office by During the UMANA national president's meeting with officers of the organiza- December 21, 2001 tion's lllinois chapter are: (seated from left) Taisa Seneczko, Bohdan Charkewycz, George Charuk; (standing) Larissa iwanetz, Bohdan iwanetz, ihor voyevidka and George Hrycelak. UNA HOME OFFlCE New York UMANA begins new term 11 л 4 K, І 1 в УКРАЇНУ by Ariadna Czartorysky The meeting was opened by Metro Chapter President Dr. Lesia Kushnir, NEW YORK - The New York Metro а, who led the meetings' proceedings, and Chapter of the Ukrainian Medical Association of North America then introduced Dr. Roman Goy as the DN1PRВ наших крамницяOх можнCа придбатO и авіяквитки в Україну та evening's feature speaker. Dr. Goy з України, зробити візи до України. До вибору 99 взірців (UMANA) held its first general meeting хусток! Телефонні картки: 60 хв. розмови із Україною за S10. of the new term on Friday evening, recently completed his tenure as presi- dent of the national office of UMANA, NEWARK, NJ November 9, at the prestigious Ukrainian CLIFTON, NJ PHILADELPHIA 698 Sanford Ave institute of America on Museum Row in and is currently the medical director of ТЛІ Л^^ „^ o-roi 565 Clifton Ave 1801 Cottman Ave Manhattan. (Continued on page 17) 888-3393776 Tel. 973-316-1643 Tel. 215-728-6040

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Rates include overnight accommodations with a Traditional Christmas Eve Supper of 12 courses, breakfast and choice of turkey or steak for lunch on Dr. Lev Dobrjanskyj (left), outgoing UESA president, poses with (from left) Christmas Day. newly elected UESA President Andrij Wowk; UESA vice-President Marco Shmerykowsky and executive board member Wasyl Kinach. Extra night's stay available at a Bed Ф Breakfast Rate of $60 per couple (standard) 1 $70 per couple (deluxe) NEW YORK - Members of the Pachaluk and Wolodymyr Magun. Ukrainian Engineers' Society of America Mr. Wowk, who is also head of the TAxES АГЮ aRATUlTlES FiCLUDED (UESA) installed 14 new executive offi- UESA's New Jersey branch, presented cers during the organization's general the organization's plan of action for meeting, held on October 27 at the 2001-2003 during the meeting. Major Ukrainian institute of America (U1A). action items will include improving com- During the 2001-2003 term, the UESA munication between UESA members, national organization will be headed by branches and the national board; increas- Andrij Wowk, the newly elected UESA ing the number of social and technical president, and Marco Shmerykowsky, events; creating UESA student affiliates Please call for additional PE.. national vice-president, who also at major universities; and continuing information as to liturgy and meal times heads the UESA New York City branch. cooperation with students and technical The other members of the new executive professionals in Ukraine. (845) 626-5641 board are: Bohdan Gerulak, ALA, Andrey The UESA is a professional organiza- Hankewycz, Tymish Hankewycz, Oleh tion of some 650 engineers, architects Holynskyj; Wasyl Kinach, P.E. and and other technical professionals, with Jaroslav Olach. branches throughout major metropolitan Elected to the Supervisory Committee areas of the United States. For more were: Dr! Lev Dobrjanskyj (the outgoing information on the UESA, or to receive a UESA president), Petro Hrycak and John membership application, visit the UESA Monmouth County Residents Welcome Shmerykowsky, P.E. The Judiciary website (www.uesa.org), send e-mail to Committeee will be composed of: wowk^email.com, or write to: UESA, 2 Wolodymyr Hnatkowsky, Leonid E. 79th St., New York, NY 10021. ARCHBlSHOP STEFAN SOROKA Enthusiastic discussion led to a con- New York UMANA... sensus arising on a protocol to help (Continued from page 16) newly arrived medical professionals from METROPOLITAN FOR UKRAINIAN CATHOLICS IN AMERICA the Social Security Administration in Ukraine adapt to the American health Washington. care system. A buffet followed the meet- Over 40 new and experienced mem- ing, with members lingering at an infor- bers gathered to hear Dr. Goy's address mal discussion until nearly midnight. Date: Sunday, December 30, 2001 on the topic "UMANA For You - Role UMANA members also viewed the and Relevance," which provided inspira- Ukrainian institute's ongoing exhibit of Place: The Monastery of the Basilian Fathers of Mariapoch tion and insight into UMANA's role at the new Ukrainian artists. local, national and international levels. The following evening, to the tunes of 360 Monastery Lane "First, we must exist on a local plane the New Jersey band Luna, the first annual Aberdeen Township, New Jersey 07747 as active members of our Chapters. This "Fall Zabava in New York City" was inau- fulfills our need for close interaction with gurated at the institute. This cooperative Time: 10:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy venture was the result of hard work by our colleagues on a personal scale. By with Archbishop Stefan Soroka presiding having a role at the national level, we UMANA-NY Metro, The Ukrainian have the critical mass of resources need- Engineers Society (UESA) and the ed to meet the greater mission of our Ukrainian institute of America (U1A). The 11:30 a.m. Forum: The future of the Ukrainian organization. Finally, by maintaining an evening drew guests from San Francisco to Cathoiic Church in Monmouth County international presence, we remain unique Montreal. Credit goes to the Organizing among all other medical organizations. Committee: Andrij Wowk (UESA-NJ), Our ultimate goal should be to establish a Marko Shmerykowsky (UESA-NY), The event is being sponsored by St. Wolodymyr liaison with Ukraine to help meet its full Arthur Hryhorowych (UMANA-NY the Great Ukrainian Catholic Church, Lincroft, N.J. potential and its population's medical Metro), Alexandra Kushnir (president, needs," Dr. Goy said. UMANA-NYMetro) and Luba Kos (U1A). We cordially invite at! interested Monmouth County residents to join in this important event. Attention, Students! - . і For further information and7or directions please call Mrs. v. Mischenko at Throughout the year Ukrainian student clubs plan and hold activities. The Ukrainian Weekly urges students to let us and the Ukrainian community know 732-671-1914. about upcoming events. The Weekly will be happy to help you publicize them. We will also be glad to print timely news stories about events that have already taken place. Photos afeo will be accepted. Please join us MAKE YOURSELF HEARD. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23,2001 No. 51 lhi Шm-^ fan pro hockey update by lhor Stelmach ...New year's Eve Celebration! Jagr's arrival thrills Bondra Warrener stayed together, while Dmitri Kalinin had a solid rookie season and Brian A Full, Packed Patriotic Evening of: it is very easy to tell when the Campbell continues to push Jason Woolley Washington Capitals' Peter Bondra gets for playing time. The Sabres also have truly excited - his grasp of the English lan- steady veteran James Patrick as a spare incredible Food, Beverages, Party Favors guage starts to slip. This has happened quite blueliner. and Exciting Entertainment often lately, especially when he discusses Best two-way defenseman in Buffalo last playing with the newest Gap in town, season? Perhaps the past several seasons? JaromirJagr. Through his club's first 28 games in 2001- Live Top 40 Band and DJ "You stop to think about it - wow, the 2002, Zhitnik is among the team's top point Washington Capitals are able to actually getters with one goal and 15 assists, it's have such a player like Jagr," Bondra said, A variety of Food Stations money well spent. "it's amazing. He's the best player in the from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. world. (Owner) Ted Leonsis said he was Hrudey dons pads foraudienc e going to do it and he did." Hockey fans in Canada got a rare inside Table-Served Chateau Briand Jagr is expected to help erase the team's look at what really happens during a annual playoff shortcoming: a severe lack Open Bar from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. National Hockey League team's training of offense. The Caps hope he can make a camp, courtesy of former NHL goalie Kelly Champagne Served All Night major contribution with Bondra on the Hrudey and CBC's "Hockey Night in power play, which was solid for Canada." Washington last season. When making reservations, please mention this ad "Basic Training," part of the Labatt "Jagr is the type of player who can make Saturday Night pre-game show, took view- to receive discount pricing: all the players around him better," Bondra ers inside the inner sanctum of the Calgary 9 said. "He can make a 20-goal scorer a 40- S225, plus tax, per couple includes Flames' September training camp, which goal scorer; he can make a 40-point player was held in Banff, Alberta. Deluxe Accommodations, Party and New Year's Day Breakfast 1 Brunch Buffet into an 80-point player. His presence on the Hrudey, 40, strapped on the goalie pads ice attracts the other team's defenders 9 S150, plus tax, per couple includes Party Only and participated in the camp as if he was because of who he is, and that opens up a trying out for the team. He had not faced 9 lot of ice for everybody else " $75, plus tax, for each additional person included, Party Only any shots since retiring in 1998, but didn't "And he is the type of player who is exclude himself from anything and was going to score a goal when the team most exposed to the same risks as other goalies in needs it. You don't have many players like intra-squad games. He took the team bus to that around the league, maybe two or three, Banff and roomed with goalers Roman and he's one of them," Bondra noted. Turek and Brent Krahn. "Hockey Night in CONFERENCE CENTER Bondra admitted he was mobbed by Canada" cameras were granted unlimited reporters when he returned to Slovakia for behind-the-scenes access. Call (973) 386-5622 vacation, but he was acting only as a mes- Hrudey, who compiled a record of 271- (Ask JRir (Tor ^Jkrmmmi :bkut Year's Eve.?hckage? senger. lSOMtoute W West - East Hstetover, Newjesney 265-88 with a 3.43 goals against average in "They didn't ask me questions about Жжшіїясшііїшж'сг.сож his 15-year NHL career with the New York myself, they all wanted to know about Jagr islanders, Los Angeles Kings and San Jose and how 1 reacted," he said, "it was a major Sharks, said he first met with Flames' news story over there and 1 told them 1 was strength coach Rick Hesketh in early June so excited for our team and Jagr, for the rd and underwent his first fitness test on June Thank You for Your Generous Support of our 3 Annual Golf Tournament organization, for everybody." 11. in late August he attended an off-season Sabres' blueline all intact conditioning camp for pros and junior play- Plast Open Chicago ers at Father David Bauer Arena in Calgary. The Buffalo Sabres might no longer have Pobratymy Foundation wishes to express thanks to all volunteers, "1 was in lousy shape when 1 started, but superstar goaltender Dominik Hasek, but prize donors, as well as the following individuals and corporate І ended up in decent shape through a lot of their entire defense corps returned when rd hard work with my personal trainer Dave sponsors for their generous contributions to the 3 Annual Plast Ukrainian Alexei Zhitnik signed a two-year Golf Tournament in Chicago on Sept. 15, 2001. Brown," Hrudey said. "You can't just do contract just before training camp. The deal about a mile a day and about 20 pushups; Nestor St Oiya Popowych could be worth S10.5 million, should the it's just not enough." Sabres pick up an option for a third year. Water Tower SurgiCenter (Dr. Roman Borniak) "1 took it seriously. І didn't want to look Zhitnik appeared to have been bracing him- Self-Reliance Ukrainian Federal Credit Union out of place when facing 100 mph slap- self for a lengthy dispute before the two Affiliated Ear, Nose and Throat Physicians (Dr. and shots," he added. sides reached the agreement. Mrs. Roman Dykun) Hrudey said he saw the attitude towards "What's important is our defense is intact off-season training change in the NHL Mr. Dennis J. Keller, Chairman arad CEO, Devry inc. going into camp," said Sabre coach Lindy First Security Federal Savings Bank about the mid-to-late 1980s. Then in the Ruff. "The fact (the deal) got done and he early 1990s proper physical preparation Luba and Oleh SkuWak will be in camp looks good for us." really caught on. Dr. Roman and Katrusia Safdan Zhitnik was Buffalo's best two-way He approached the Canadian Broadcast- Alpha Products, inc. (John 1 Derkach) defender last season. Hasek got much of the ing Company and Calgary Flames General Dr. Julian E. Kulas credit for the Sabres' allowing the fewest Manager Craig Button with the idea follow- Sen. Walter Dudycz goals in the league (184), but much of his ing a discussion with his wife and a friend. REM Builders (Walter Bratkiv) success resulted from the fortress Buffalo GM Button said he welcomed the invitation Drs. Andy and Taisa Browar built around the crease. One of the main for the Flames to participate. George and Bohdanna Domino architects of that fortress was Alexei "it is important to bring our fans closer to Cook, Alex, McFarron, Marm Cummings u Mehler Ltd. Zhitnik. the game and provide them with a better (Andy Koiomayets) Zhitnik, who had eight goals and 37 understanding of the requirements neces- Dr. Gene and Marijka Kovalsky points in 78 games last season, started the sary to compete in the NHL," Button said. North Avenue Animal Hospital (Dr. Roman u Marijka Tkaczuk) current campaign paired with veteran Drs. Daniel u Christine Hryhorczuk Richard Smehlik, Jay McKee and Rhett (Continued on page 19) Dynamic Electronics lna (Myron Stasiuk) Edgebrook Radiology (Dr. George Kuritza) Park Ridge Pediatrics (Dn Maria Hryceiak) Sunday, January 6,2002 Roman and Lida Marushka Metro Security Force, inc. (Wasyl Mirutenko) Mycyk Si Ciesco Dental Services (Dr. Roman Mycyk) Prior to the traditional Christmas Eve Supper Dr. Andrew Si Ruta Ripeckyj being served at Soyuzivka Ron Taylor, President and COO, Devry inc. Sak's Ukrainian village Restaurant (Roman Sacharewycz) enjoy an exhibit of embroidered icons TuKaiz Communications L.L.C. (Frank DeFino) Lev and Halia Holubec executed by Proceeds from this event were designated for the ongoing activities of Plast through the Pobratymy Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt corporation. Father Dmytro Blazejovskyj No. 51 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23,2001 " 19

from Ukraine played the last two seasons in Pro hockey... Germany. His debut, however, was over (Continued from page 18) before it began. Hours before the team's "Kelly's insight is an ideal window for fans exhibition opener October 5 vs. Columbus, Godynyuk was released after he flunked a to further enjoy the game." team physical. A bulging disc in his back, The five sessions of the five-part series aggravated in training camp with the aired on October 6, 13, 20 and 27 and Carolina Hurricanes, denied him medical November 3. clearance. The Everblades said Godynyuk Minor Ukrainian titterings likely will retire. Walt Poddubny resigned after five years of coaching Anchorage in The Florida Everblades signed defense- the West Coast League man Alexander Godynyuk, who played 233 (Thanks to Dave Fay, Виску Gleason fun educational NHL games from 1991-1992 to 1996-1997, and Denis Gibbons of The Hockey News for including 55 with the then Hartford quotes from Washington, Buffalo and children 6 products Whalers in 1996-1997. The 3Lyear-old Calgary, respectively.) NHL salaries at a glance

(2001 salaries based on data received from NHL Players' Association, includir players on rosters as of^ctober 26. Figures are in U.S. dollars.)

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