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1NS1DE: ^ Ukraine marks solemn anniversary - page 3. " Plast U.S.A. holds biennial convention - page 5. e Organist from Ukraine goes on U.S. tour - page 15. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Published by the Ukrainian National Association inc., a fraternal non-profit association vol. LXIX No. 49 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9,2001 fyvS2 in Ukraine 10th anniversary of independence vote Ukraine begins census of population by Roman Woronowycz which the country belonged at the time. is marked with little fanfare in Ukraine Kyiv. Press Bureau That count showed Ukraine with a popu- lation of 51.45 million. by Roman Woronowycz anniversary of the national plebiscite held a KYiv - Ukraine began a head count Experts generally acknowledge that of its citizens on December 5 - the first Kyiv Press Bureau decade ago in which 84 percent of the the population in the country has one undertaken since the country Ukrainian population took part and nearly declined since then, with the latest esti- KYiv -Ukraine celebrated the 10th achieved independence and one that 91 percent answered in the affirmative to mates of the State Committee on anniversary of a national referendum that could show that the number of inhabi- the question on whether Ukraine should be Statistics putting the number of assured the country's independence with tants of the country is up to 5 percent an independent state, it was a result that put Ukrainians at just under 49 million. surpri singly little fanfare on December 1. lower than has been estimated. the final nail in the coffin of the Soviet Oleksander Osaulenko, director of the Perhaps the country was still recovering On the same day, national democratic Union. Days later Soviet President Mikhail state agency, said the real numbers could from the weekiong series of events back in forces supporting Ukrainian language Gorbachev announced that at the stroke of show that Ukraine's population has August that led to the Ukrainian development rights criticized the struc- the New Year the empire would exist no dropped even more significantly than independence Day bash. More likely, how- more. ture of the nationwide census warning ever, the reason was that politicians were estimated and now stands as low as 47.5 No one in the offices of the two political that it could give a skewed view of the too deeply involved in final election cam- million. parties that were contacted could quite say language situation in the country. paign preparations and their own political "in censuses that have been taken in just what celebrations took place in Kyiv. At Government officials hope that after fates to take time out to remember one of other OS states, there is an error in the one Rukh Party uncertain representatives it is completed and analyzed, the census the key dates in contemporary Ukrainian population estimates generally of about shuttled a reporter back and forth via tele- will give the first clear demographic pic- history. 5 percent, and that could well be the phone with explanations that they "were not ture of the country in 12 years. The last The Ukrainian Weekly contacted several case in our country as well," explained quite sure." nationwide census was recorded in 1989 political parties to determine just what had within the framework of the larger gen- Mr. Osaulenko. taken place to commemorate the jubilee (Continued on page 17) era! census of the Soviet Union, to Unlike in the United States or Canada, where separate forms are mailed to individuals who fill them out and return them, Ukraine's 2001 census Executions at Bazar will rely exclusively on census-takers, for the most part students, pensioners and the unemployed - 250,000 in all - recalled 80 years later who will scour the country to make sure that all heads are counted. They will ask by Danylo Kulyniak (Continued on page 13) Special to The Ukrainian Weekly BAZAR, Ukraine - Eighty years ago, on November 21, 1921, in the city of Bazar in the Zhytomyr Oblast of Ukraine, Bolshevik troops executed 359 prisoners of war, members of the UNA General Assembly Ukrainian Army of the Ukrainian National -Republic who were part of the winter cam- meets at annual session paign against the Communist invaders. The Ukrainian soldiers chose death over a by Roma Hadzewycz compromise of their priniciples and beliefs, KERHONKSON, N.Y. - The Ukrainian and turned down a deal that would have saved National Association's General Assembly their lives by refusing to transfer to the ranks held its annual meeting here at the UNA of the Communists. resort, Soyuzivka, on November 30- The tragedy was remembered this December 2. November 21, at the site where the men were butchered, today marked by two large commu- A special focus of attention was nal graves ("bratski mohyly"), a large monu- Soyuzivka, which has been experiencing ment and several crosses. Eight decades later serious deficits for many years, and the some 1,000 Ukrainians who have not forgotten report of the General Assembly's Standing their heroes came by bus from cities across Committee on Soyuzivka, which delineated Ukraine - Kyiv, Odesa, Uzyn, Cherkasy, several options for the resort's continuing Zhytomyr, Lviv, Lutsk, Ternopil, Rivne, lvano- operation. Frankivsk and other cities - to pay their The assembly also discussed collabora- respects. tion with Ukrainian credit unions through- The monument was erected only last year out North America, a renewed proposal thanks to contributions by Ukrainians living in from the Ukrainian Fraternal Association Great Britain. The names of the 359 heroes are for a merger with the UNA; the future engraved in gold on the large black marker. direction of the UNA in general and its The moleben, attended by many young peo- activity in Canada in particular; and the ple as well as gray-haired veterans of past free- issuance of membership cards to all UNA dom campaigns, took place amidst a sea of members. blue-and-yellow and red-and-black flags. All The General Assembly, the UNA's high- 359 martyrs for independence were mentioned est decision-making body between the by name during the prayer service, but the organization's quadrennial conventions, moleben was for all who gave their lives over adopted a budget for 2002 that foresees the generations for an independent Ukraine. S5,625,000 in income and disbursements of І v. Krymchan From the perspective of history it is now S5,563,800. A memorial meeting at the site of a monument to the 359 Ukrainian Participants of the three-day meeting - (Continued on page 13) soldiers executed in 1921 at Bazar by Communist forces. (Continued on page 6) THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9,2001 No. 49

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Ukraine's independence vote Russia seeks to invest in Ukraine The contract must be implemented by May 2002. (RFE7RL Newsline) and the reality 10 years after MOSCOW - Speaking in Moscow at a meeting of the Russian-Ukrainian Ministry says it will protect journalists by Taras Kuzio Ukrainians would again vote for inde- intergovernmental Economic Commission KYiv - The newspaper Holos RFE1RL Newsline pendence, but that one-third would on December 4, Prime Minister Mikhail oppose it. This third of Ukrainians, Kasianov said Russia has a keen interest Ukrainy reported on December 1 that the On December 1, 1991, the fate of the according to a June poll, would support in taking part in major privatization proj- internal Affairs Ministry's directorate in USSR was sealed when 90.3 percent of Ukraine's unification with Russia and ects in Ukraine in "complete accordance Cherkasy Oblast has taken "unprecedent- Ukrainians voted in favor of confirming are probably the same who in a January with local legislation," Prime-TASS ed measures" to protect local journalists. the declaration of independence from the poll identified themselves as belonging reported, in addition to joint ventures in According to the Cherkasy police depart- USSR adopted by the Ukrainian to the "Soviet people." This two- the energy sector, Russia seeks to invest in ment, every editorial board and every Parliament on August 24. The failure of thirdsAme-third division has remained Ukrainian aviation, transport and agricul- local correspondent working for a nation- the badly organized hard-line putsch on consistent throughout the 1990s. tural machinery production, Mr. Kasianov al paper "will permanently be protected August 19 irrevocably weakened by the heads of the Ukrainian internal Ukrainian-language use overall has said, in response, his Ukrainian counter- unelected Soviet President Mikhail Affairs Ministry's directorate in increased over the past decade - not at part, Anatolii Kinakh, said Kyiv supports Gorbachev. At the same time, it bol- Cherkasy Oblast, the chief of the min- the expense of Russian, but by the creation of more joint financial and stered the importance within the collaps- istry's special services, and the ministry's Ukrainians becoming more bilingual industrial groups between the two coun- ing Soviet state of the Russian district^and city directors." Thirty-six outside the Donbas region and Crimea, tries. (RFE7RL Newsline) Federation and its president, Boris journalists in Cherkasy have already where Russian dominates, and western Yeltsin. received protective aerosol gases from Ukraine, where Ukrainian does. Russian Ukrainian, Croatian presidents meet The Russian Federation was the only law-enforcement agencies, while the has been squeezed out only in Galicia. republic of the USSR that failed to KYiv - Following talks in Kyiv on police department is pledging to issue Ukrainian-language education has made declare independence between August December 3, Ukrainian President Leonid permits that would allow members of the tremendous strides outside the Donbas and December 1991. Right up until the Kuchma and his Croatian counterpart, media to carry guns that fire rubber bul- and Crimea, especially in kindergartens fateful meeting at the Belaya vezha Stipe Mesic, confirmed their will to con- lets. (RFE7RL Newsline) and schools, and less so in higher educa- Forest hunting lodge in Belarus on tribute to combating global terrorism and tion. in the print and broadcast media December 7-8, 1991, between the presi- pledged to enhance bilateral economic NTY-Ukraine goes on air in January and book publishing though, use of the dents of Russia, Ukraine and Belarus, cooperation, Ukrainian media reported. Ukrainian-language has declined propor- Russia continued to support the trans- The two sides signed accords on KYiv - Ukrainian media mogul tionately to Russian. President Leonid formation of the USSR into a Union of improvements to international road trans- vadym Rabynovych has announced that Kuchma made clear in his anniversary Sovereign States (USS). The meeting at port, rebuilding of bridges over the a new television company, NTv-Ukraine, speech that Ukrainian will remain the Belaya vezha led to the creation of the Danube River, and cooperation in the will go on the air in January 2002, only .state language. Commonwealth of independent States military and technical field. Mr. Kuchma interfax reported on November 30. Mr. The two-thirds of the Ukrainian popu- (OS), the jubilee summit of which was assured Mr. Mesic that the C1S does not Rabynovych said 90 percent of the com- lation who support independence do not celebrated in Moscow last week. As the stand in the way of Ukraine's integration pany's staff will be made up of necessarily hold a positive view of what second-largest Soviet republic, into the European Union. (RFE7RL Ukrainians and 10 percent of Russians. has transpired over the last decade, but Ukraine's December 1 referendum on Newsline) "The new channel will be an information rather consider that the alternative - a independence pushed Russia to reluc- channel, the policy of ERussia'sJ NTv return to the USSR - would be far tantly accept that the "renewed federal" Ukrainian gold, currency reserves up will be preserved, this is the main thing. worse. We will select topics together when we USSR and confederate USS options KYiv - Ukrainian National Bank offi- were dead in the water. Leonid An August poll found that 69.3 per- do the news. We consider ourselves the cent of Ukrainians believe the economic cial Serhii Yaremenko told the UN1AN junior partner of the Russian ENTv tele- Kravchuk, the wily high-ranking news agency on December 3 that the Ukrainian communist who shifted to the situation has worsened in the last visionj," Mr. Rabynovych said. He also decade. The decline of the gross domes- country's net gold and currency reserves said NTv-Ukraine will be bilingual, but national cause in 1990, was elected have increased to 33.15 billion. Mr. president on the same day as the refer- tic product (GDP) by one-half until last added, "Making a new television pro- year's growth, the high rates of hidden Yaremenko noted that the liquid reserves gram, we know that 99 percent of endum. now stand at S3.04 billion, which is Si.5 The national democrats and Rukh ini- unemployment, large wage arrears and Ukraine's people want to watch Russian worsening health services have together billion more than at the beginning of the channels and read Russian newspapers." tially opposed the idea of a referendum year. He also revealed that the NBU's net because they feared it would not obtain served to discourage families from hav- (RFE7RL Newsline) ing children. Male life expectancy has international reserves (the sum by which the constitutionally required two-thirds its assets exceed its liabilities) stood at Security service raid targets editor support, especially in Russified Eastern fallen, and the population has plummet- ed by 3 million. Some 80.5 percent S1.3 billion as of November 29. Ukraine. But the referendum went ahead KYiv - Representatives of the Security believe crime has increased, and 79.8 (RFE7RL Newsline) and obtained majority support in every Service of Ukraine (SBU) conducted a that corruption has risen. Annual capital oblast of Ukraine, even in Crimea, Ukraine to supply gas masks to US. search of the home of Oleh Yeltsov, the flight is estimated at S3 billion. although there it received its lowest sup- editor of the website "Criminal Ukraine" At a gala concert held in commemora- port. KYiv - Ukraine will supply 2 million (http:77www.cripo.com.ua7) during the tion of the anniversary of the August 24 The referendum was important psy- gas masks to the United States, evening of November 26. They presented confirmation of the declaration of inde- chologically because it annulled the out- Ukrainian Television reported on a court order allowing the search and pendence, President Kuchma claimed come of the March 1991 all-union refer- December 3, citing sources in the informed Mr. Yeltsov that the raid was that he has "demonstrated to Ukrainian endum on preserving a "renewed federa- Cherkasy chemical fiber factory where being carried out in order to "prevent the society and the entire world my dedica- tion" and gave legitimacy to the gas masks are produced. The United release of confidential information." After tion to the lawful, generally accepted Ukrainian state, indeed, the preamble of States displayed interest in Ukrainian gas the search, the editor's computer was dis- democratic principles of resolving prob- the June 1996 Constitution of Ukraine masks after the September 11 terrorist abled. Mr. Yeltsov's website recently lems." refers to the August declaration and the attacks. The United States will reportedly began posting Ukrainian translations of December referendum as "guiding" the But the non-governmental organiza- pay S20 for each mask. The price of one Ukrainian state. tion Freedom House's authoritative gas mask in Ukraine is 38 hrv C$7.20) (Continued on page 9) On the 10th anniversary of the signing "Nations in Transit" annual survey for of the declaration of independence on 2001 shows an alarming trend in August 24, 6,000 military and security Ukraine's democratic regression (and forces and 300 pieces of military equip- that of other C1S states) since 1997, THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY FOUNDED 1933 ment paraded through downtown Kyiv. when the survey began. According to the A giant obelisk bearing the inscription August poll, 44.1 percent of Ukrainians An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association inc., "Glory to Ukraine" was unveiled in the believe that democracy in Ukraine is a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. same spot where Kyiv's largest statue of even worse than in the former USSR. Yearly subscription rate: S55; for UNA members - S45. 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by Roman Woronowycz Mr. Kuchma also rejected assertions that Kyiv Press Bureau Moscow has unduly dominated the organi- zation, which consists of 14 other independ- KYW - in Moscow for the 10th anniver- ent states that once were Soviet republics. sary of the Commonwealth of independent The organization was established soon after States observed on November 29-30, the Soviet Union crumbled on the initiative Ukraine's President Leonid Kuchma of President Leonid Kravchuk of Ukraine applauded closer ties between his country and with the support of Russian President and Russia in the last year and agreed to Boris Yeltsin and Belarusian President cooperate with OS countries in the fight Stanislav Shushkevich. against terrorism. Mr. Kuchma called on the C1S to finally Ukrainian representatives signed the organize a free-trade zone to stimulate trade anti-terrorism document adopted by the among its members. But, as has been the OS, but with a proviso limiting its involve- case before, most of the specific work and ment because Ukraine officially remains tangible accomplishments that occurred only an associate member of the OS and during the summit happened in one-on-one outside most of its central apparati. The meetings between the various leaders. same provisos were applied to the 20 other President Kuchma held extensive discus- documents Kyiv agreed to in Moscow. sions with Russian Prime Minister viadimir in a tangible example of the caution with Putin during which the two leaders agreed which Ukraine approaches OS involve- on finalizing a separate free-trade agree- ment, after signing the anti-terrorism agree- ment between their two countries - a docu- ment Prime Minister Anatolii Kinakh point- ment targeted for signature in the first quar- ed out that Ukraine would never take part in ter of next year. Mr. Kuchma noted during military operations as part of a common the negotiations that Moscow must still military structure within the OS, reported draw up a realistic list of exemptions to the Uriadovyi Kurier. free-trade regiment as well as eliminate the Yet, in remarks prior to the start of the current value added tax (YAT) on imports Council of Heads of State meeting Mr. and customs duty on oil and gas purchased Kuchma gave every indication that he by Ukraine. believes the OS would and should continue Ukraine Russia trade volume is expected to play a vital role in the region. to reach S12 billion this year after falling "Even though problems within the OS below S10 billion in 1998, when the finan- remain 10 years later, everybody here cial collapse of the Russian market set back agrees that it is still needed," explained the president of Ukraine. (Continued on page 17) Terrorist attacks on U.S.: viktor Pobedinsky7AP

KYiv - An elderly Ukrainian woman lights a candle on November 24 at the the international reaction Ukrainian capital's monument to the victims of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of Special from RFE1RL Newsline Afghan war vet leads Russian operations 1932-1933. According to a presidential order, Ukraine annually commemorates victims of the Great Famine and political repressions on the fourth Saturday of Kyrgyzstan OKs use of airport MOSCOW - President viadimir Putin appointed Deputy Emergency Situations November. Among three famines that Ukraine suffered, in 1921-1923, 1932-1933 B1SHKEK - Following talks in Minister Col. Gen. valerii vostrotin to and 1946-1947, the second was the worst, as between 7 million and 10 million Bishkek on December 3 between Kyrgyz coordinate Russia's political, humanitari- Ukrainians, died of hunger. Commemorations of the Great Famine included the President Askar Akaev and U.S. and an and organizational activities in placing of a wreath at the monument by former Soviet political prisoner Lev French military officials, presidential Afghanistan, Russian news agencies Lukianenko, and the leaders of the two Rukhs, Hennadii Udovenko and Yurii adviser Askar Aitmatov told Reuters that reported on November 27. A veteran of Kostenko. Some 100 persons attended the ceremonies and a requiem service the Kyrgyz leadership has agreed "in Soviet airborne troops, Mr. vostrotin that evening sponsored by Mr. Lukianenko's organization of persons formerly principle" to allow the international anti- made his name at the beginning of the repressed by the Soviet regime. terrorism coalition to station warplanes at Soviet-Afghan war in 1979, when a group the Manas international airport near the of KGB operatives and special forces Kyrgyz capital for the duration of the troops stormed the palace of Afghanistan fighting in Afghanistan. That consent President Hafizulla Amin and killed him. Kyiv rejects EBRD's requirements must be endorsed by both chambers of Mr. vostrotin, then a major, was the com- Kyrgyzstan's Parliament, according to mander of one of the attacking units. He 1TAR-TASS. Security Council Secretary served with Soviet troops in Afghanistan for loan to complete two reactors Misir Ashirkulov said that Manas can for 10 years, and was known as a very accommodate some 30 to 40 aircraft, tough and cunning officer. by Roman Woronowycz atomic power units - one located in a which will probably include French complex located outside the city of Kyiv Press Bureau Mirage fighter-bombers and transport air- Russia seeks role in Afghan settlement Khmelnytskyi, the other near Rivne - uti- KYiv - Ukraine on November 29 craft from the United States, Canada or lizing its own financing with material MOSCOW - Following a session of the rejected requirements put forward by the italy. support from Russia. Council of Ministers from the Collective European Bank for Reconstruction and He explained that he was dissatisfied Tajiks confirm foreign military's presence Security Treaty signatories on November Development for the extension of a long- with ever-changing demands placed 28, Russian Foreign Affairs Minister igor awaited Si.5 billion line of credit for before the country by the EBRD and the DUSHANBE - Tajik Foreign Affairs ivanov said Russia, along with the other completion of two Ukrainian nuclear European Union's Euroatom agency dur- Ministry spokesman igor Sattarov told a signatories, intends to "actively participate reactors and said it would obtain the ing the six-year period Ukraine has wait- press briefing in Dushanbe on December in a post-crisis political settlement in needed financing from Russia. ed for a ruling on its aid request. During 4 that 21 military experts from the United Afghanistan," interfax reported. Mr. Then on December 4 Ukraine's Prime a press conference President Kuchma States and a further 38 from italy have ivanov said Russia favors a "widely repre- Minister Anatolii Kinakh announced that called the final terms offered by the arrived in Dushanbe to ascertain which of sentative government, representing all eth- he and Russian Prime Minister Mykhailo EBRD unacceptable. Tajikistan's airfields is suitable for use by nic groups and honoring its commitments Kasianov had come to a preliminary agree- interfax reported that Mr. Kuchma the international anti-terrorism coalition, to the international community on elimi- ment on an overall Russian loan for the said, "Ukraine will never agree to these Asia Plus-Blitz reported. He added that nating terrorist bases and hotbeds of project of more than S200 million, with an conditions, as they would be eternal some 186 French troops are scheduled to organized crime and drug trafficking." installment of S60 million for 2002. servitude for the country," and added that arrive in Tajikistan on December 5. The Members of the Collective Security Treaty President Leonid Kuchma set the tone he is inviting Moscow to take part in the U.S. experts traveled on December 4 to include Russia, Belarus, Armenia, for the about-face on November 29 in project "on any terms it likes." southern Tajikistan to inspect the airbase Kazakstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. Moscow, where he was attending cele- Two days later the president was a bit at Kulyab, interfax reported. The Kazakstan ready to host coalition forces brations of the 10th anniversary of the more diplomatic in Kyiv, where he Associated Press quoted President explained that Ukraine simply cannot imomali Rakhmonov as telling ORT tele- founding of the Commonwealth of ASTANA - Kazakstan's President afford the terms and demands that are vision that he has agreed to French and independent States, when he said Nursultan Nazarbaev said in Moscow on Ukraine may have to complete the two (Continued on page 23) U.S. combat aircraft using the Kulyab base. (Continued on page 23) THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9,2001 No. 49 OBlTUARY: Prof. George S.N. Luckyj, leading scholar in Ukrainian studies in North America by Roman Senkus and Bohdan Klid NKvD and perished in a Soviet concen- As a literary scholar, Prof: Luckyj is tration camp in 1941. best known for two seminal monographs: TORONTO - Prof. George Stephen in England Mr. Luckyj soon enrolled at the aforementioned "Literary Politics in Nestor Luckyj, a pioneering and tower- the University of Birmingham, where he the Soviet Ukraine, 1917-1934," and ing figure in post-war Ukrainian and received a master's degree and met Moira "Between Gogol and Shevchenko: Slavic studies in the Western world, par- McShane, his wife to be and his closest Polarity in the Literary Ukraine, 1798- ticularly in Canada, died in Toronto on intellectual collaborator. He joined the 1847" (1971), a now classic study of the November 22 following a brief illness. British army in December 1943 and Ukrainian Romantic generation. He was 82. served as a Russian interpreter for British Just prior to his retirement he wrote in addition to his many accomplish- military intelligence in occupied post-war the monograph "Panteleimon Kulish: A ments as a literary scholar, Prof. Luckyj Germany. There his Anglophile senti- Sketch of His Life and Times" (1983). played a major role in the establishment ments were undermined by his experience Prof. Luckyj also wrote many articles and early years of the Canadian institute of the brutal repatriation of Soviet on Ukrainian literature, Soviet literary of Ukrainian Studies (C1US) and the refugees and deserters and the complicity politics and dissent, and individual Canadian Association of Slavists (CAS). of British authorities in that inhumane Ukrainian and Russian writers for schol- He also served as the first editor of chapter in post-war history. arly journals, encyclopedias and other Canadian Slavonic Papers (1956-1961), Demobilized in 1947, that year he reference books. He served as the editor the journal of CAS. accepted a position to teach English litera- of the section on Ukrainian literature in During his long career as a lecturer ture at the University of Saskatchewan in volume 1 of Ukraine: A Concise and then professor in the University of Saskatoon and immigrated to Canada with Encyclopaedia (1963). Toronto's department of Slavic languages his wife and twin daughters. Two years Prof. Luckyj believed in and lobbied and literatures (1952-1984), he helped later he left Saskatoon to pursue a doctor- for a publicly funded institute of turn that department into a leading center ate at Columbia University in New York. Ukrainian studies in Canada, and was of Slavic studies in North America in his it was during his doctoral studies that Prof. George S.N. Luckyj involved in the creation of the C1US in capacity as chairman (1957-1961). George Luckyj made the first of his 1976. Upon its founding, he was George S.N. Luckyj was .born in 1919 many important contributions to Chapter in the History of Ukrainian appointed associate director in charge of in the village of Yanchyn (now ivanivka) Ukrainian studies. His Ph.D. dissertation Communism" (1954); Elie Borschak's its Toronto office, and was closely asso- in Peremyshliany county near Lviv. He (1953) became the pioneering mono- "Hryhor Orlyk: France's Cossack ciated with the institute during its early was the son of Ostap Lutskyi, a Western years. graph "Literary Politics in the Soviet General" (1956); Dmytro Doroshenko's Ukrainian modernist poet, cooperative Ukraine, 1917-1934" (1956; revised ed., "Survey of Ukrainian Historiography" As associate director, Prof. Luckyj leader, politician and member of the implemented a plan to publish several 1990). in New York he also became (1957); Mykola Khvyliovy's "Stories Polish Sejm and Senate, and of irena involved in the work of the Ukrainian university textbooks in Ukrainian lan- from the Ukraine" (1960); Hryhory Smal-Stotska, the daughter of Stepan Academy of Arts and Sciences in the guage and literature. Among them were Kostiuk's "Stalinist Rule in the Ukraine: Smal-Stotskyi, the well-known Slavic U.S., a scholarly institution founded by two books that he edited: "vaplitianskyi A Decade of Mass Terror" (1960); George philologist, Bukovynian community postwar emigre scholars, serving as the Zbirnyk" (1977), an important collection Y. Shevelov's "Syntax of Modern Literary leader and Austrian parliamentarian. He founding editor (1951-1953) and transla- of archival documents on the most Ukrainian" (1963); "A Little Touch of thus had the fortune of growing up in a tor of the academy's Annals. important Ukrainian writers' group of the Drama" by valerian Pidmohylny (1972); nationally conscious family that also held From that time on, George Luckyj 1920s; and "Shevchenko and the Critics" dear the highest values of European cul- devoted his intellectual energies to Panteleimon Kulish's "Black Council" (1980), a major collection of articles in ture and civilization. informing the English-speaking world (1973); Mykola Kulish's "Sonata English translation about Ukraine's After graduating from the Academic about Ukrainian literature and civiliza- Pathetique" (1975); Yevhen Sverstiuk's national poet. Gymnasium in Lviv in 1937, he traveled tion, and cultural and political issues. "Clandestine Essays" (1976); and Pavlo At C1US, Prof. Luckyj also founded to italy and Germany, and studied With the help of his wife, Moira, he Zaitsev's "Taras Shevchenko: A Life" the Journal of Ukrainian Graduate German literature at the University of became the most prolific English-lan- (1988). Studies (now Journal of Ukrainian Berlin. On his father's advice, he left guage translator of Ukrainian mono- Other works of Ukrainian literature in Studies), and served as its faculty advisor Berlin for England on the eve of World graphs and works of Ukrainian literature English edited by Prof. Luckyj include and de facto editor-in-chief until 1982. War 11 to attend a summer school at in the 20th century. "Four Ukrainian Poets" (1969), "Modern The most important project that Prof. Cambridge University. Soon after the His translations include "The Hunters Ukrainian Short Stories" (1973); and Luckyj helped initiate at C1US was the Soviet occupation of Western'Ukraine in and the Hunted" by ivan Bahriany (1954, Mykhailo Kotsiubyns'kyi's "Shadows of preparation and publication of the 1939 his father was arrested by the 1956); iwan Majstrenko's "Borotbism: A Forgotten Ancestors'^ 1981). Encyclopedia of Ukraine (five volumes, 1984-1993). He served as its English-lan- guage editor until 1982. That same year he resigned from his position as associate director of the C1US, and in 1984 he St. Andrew's Society reviews its charitable work retired from the University of Toronto. by the Rev. Deacon Dior Mahlay for discussion of the society's work . was the renovation of St. Michael's Following retirement, Prof. Luckyj's This relatively small but very active Cathedral and Monastery, which received intellectual output increased. He continued SOUTH BOUND BROOK, NJ. - St. organization of the Ukrainian Orthodox S99,500. St. Michael's in Kyiv was recently to write entries for encyclopedias and other Andrew's Society of the Ukrainian Church of the U.S A., during the last three rebuilt, replicating the historical complex articles on Ukrainian literature. He also Orthodox Church of the U.S.A. held its years, has raised S271,021 for its various that was destroyed on the orders of Joseph edited "Before the Storm: Soviet Ukrainian general membership Meeting on Friday, programs of humanitarian and religious aid Stalin during the 1930s. The Kyiv Fiction of the 1920s," translated by Yuri October 12, after the daily sessions of the Tkacz (1986), and served as the literary edi- for the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Theological Seminary and Academy also is 16th Sobor of the Church were concluded. tor of the monthly journal Suchasnist' Ukraine. Seminaries in Ukraine received located in this complex, various other proj- During the meeting, held in the library of ects through out Ukraine received smaller (1986-1988). From 1988 he published 13 S52,000, soup kitcherfs for the elderly and the Archdiocesan Center, reports were given donations. Administrative costs of the soci- books that he wrote, translated, compiled or St. Nicholas visits received S46,000, and by the officers of the society, the auditing ety were a relatively low 2.6 percent. edited; in addition to his translation of the publication of religious literature cost review was accepted and elections of the The meeting of the society elected the above-mentioned classic biography of approximately SU,000. Shevchenko, they include four textbooks: officers for the upcoming term was held. following officers for the next term: "Young Ukraine: The Brotherhood of Concluding the meeting was an open forum Leading the list of programs or projects Michael Heretz, president; Deacon ihor Saints Cyril and Methodius, 1845-1847" Mahlay, executive vice-president; (1991); "Ukrainian Literature in the Halyna Hrushetsky, activities chair; Twentieth Century: A Reader's Guide" Alexander voronyn, public relations; (1992), revised as "An Overview of the vblodymyr Bakum, secretary; and vitali Twentieth Century" in Dmytro Cyzevskyj's vizir, treasurer. "History of Ukrainian Literature," second Three people were nominated and elect- edition (1997), which Prof. Luckyj edited, ed to the board of directors: Olga as he did the first edition in 1975; "Towards Liskiwsky Morgan, Mr. vizir and Mr. an intellectual History of Ukraine: An voronyn. The Auditing Committee include: Anthology," coedited with Ralph Lindheim Paul Micevych, Mykola Andrianiv and Mr. (1996). Skop. in his last years, Prof. Luckyj concen- in addition to continuing established pro- trated on writing in a popular vein, pro- grams of St. Andrew's Society, other proj- ducing the biographies "Shevchenko's ects being developed include the return of Unforgotten Journey" (1996); "The the original mosaics and frescoes to St. Anguish of Mykola Hohol, a.k.a. Nikolai Michael's Cathedral in Kyiv and support of Gogol" (1997); and "Seven Lives: missionary priests in eastern and southern vignettes of Ukrainian Writers in the Ukraine. Nineteenth Century" (1999). He also con- Contributions to these various projects tributed occasional commentaries on may be sent to: St. Andrew's Society, c7o Ukrainian social and cultural issues to the vitali vizir, Treasurer, 1023 Yorkshire An elderly woman at a soup kitchen in Ukraine run by St. Andrew's Society. Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024. (Continued on page 20) No. 49^^^THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9,2001^^5 Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization elects new leadership by Andrew Nynka scouting participants in Ukraine, KPZ advised that Plast U.S .A. should work in KERHONKSON, N.Y. - Plast Ukrainian greater cooperation and consultation with Scouting Organization U.S.A. officially Plast throughout the world. concluded the commemorations of its 50th in an effort to inform the "Fourth Wave" anniversary of activity on American soil of immigrants from Ukraine about Plast in with its jubilee 25th national biennial con- the United States and also to gain their par- ver.tion (Krayovyi Plastovyi Zyizd) on ticipation in the organization, KPZ encour- October 20-21. aged the dissemination of information about The Zyizd brought together 91 delegates Plast throughout the United States by way who held a combined 121 votes. The dele- of informational packets, films, brochures gates represented their local branches and other means. throughout the United States and met at the Both the "Orlynyi Kruh" and the Ukrainian National Association's "Skobynyi Kruh" decided to continue pur- So)uzivka resort in order to examine issues suing the issue of required counselor train- many counselors face at camps and weekly ing as a prerequisite to activity at summer meetings, evaluate the progress made by the camps and on the local level within Plast American leadership of Plast, discuss the branches around the country, noting the cur- organization's future, adopt new resolu- reni need for qualified scout counselors. tions, and elect new national leaders for a two-year term. The convention also passed a resolution to press for the participation of America's Approximately 150 Plast members took "yunatstvo" in the international Plast part in the convention (KPZ). Saturday's Jamboree 2002 in Kyiv. discussions, which ran throughout the day and well into the night, mostly revolved in order to increase cooperation between around reports from key leaders, discus- the U.S. National Plast Command and sions on various activities of the National branches, the working hours of Plast's head- Plast Command and separate meetings of quarters will be increased. The KPZ also conference committees on the topics of: recognized the need to pay its main office summer camps, the financial sector, the staffers, which necessitate an increase in "Orlynyi Kruh" (council of accredited annual dues for Plast members in the United counselors for scouts age 7-11), and the States for "novatstvo," "yunatstvo" and "Skobynyi Kruh" (council of accredited "starshi plastuny" (students) to S45, and for counselors for scouts age 12-17). "starshi plastuny" (non-students) and sen- Saturday evening was designated as the iorstoS65. closing celebration of the organization's The 2001-2003 Plast leadership includes: 50th jubilee with a gala dinner and speeches Dior Mykyta, president of the U.S. National by Yuri Ferencevych, who spoke on the Plast Command; Katria Harasewych, vice- work Plast had done over the course of 50 president and chair of the organizational years in the United States, and Deanna sector; Andrea Jakubowycz, representative Yurchuk, who spoke on her vision of Plast's for "starshe plastunstvo"; Christina future in America. Oleksyn-Ruflin, representative for senior The evening also saw the partial staging scouts; Tim Hnateyko, financial director; of Zenia Brozyna's and Oksana Korduba's Halyna Kutko, corresponding secretary; "Jubilee Bonfire" - a play commissioned by irene Sawchyn-Doll, recording secretary. Plast activists, (from left) Peter Darmohraj, Neonila Sochan, Zenia Brozyna and U.S. Plast's 50th anniversary committee and Also included in the 2001-2003 leader- Ala Slusarczuk, receive special awards for their work on behalf of the organiza- originally directed with the assistance of ship are Olha Kuzmowycz, press liaison; tion from Chief Scout Lubomyr Romankiw. Lydia Krushelnytsky, choreographed by Wsewolod Hnatczuk, chair of the counseL Roma Pryma Bohachevsky and produced ing branch ("vykhovnyi sector"); Charytia by Mrs. Brozyna, Mrs. Korduba and Adia Petrina, director for "novatstvo"; Kay a Fedash. The shortened version of the play Nynka, director for "novatstvo" counselor was organized by U.S. Plast's 50th anniver- training; William Liteplo, director for UCCA executive board meets "yunatstvo"; Deanna Yurchuk, director for sary program subcommittee. by Tamara Gallo computer-training courses. Many executive "yunatstvo" counselor training; Roma On Sunday, following litergy at Holy Ukrainian Congress Committee of America board members expressed a desire to con- Klymkowycz, sports director; Andrew Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, the del- tinue striving to reach out to the newest Nynka, camps director; and the Rev. ivan NEW YORK - Following the obser- egates voted on the various resolutions pro- immigrants. posed by conference committees which the Kaszczak, chaplain. vance of the 68th anniversary of the UCCA Chicago Branch President Orest new leadership, elected at the convention, Staffing the U.S. National Plast Ukrainian Famine-Genocide, the executive Baranyk proposed that a formal community will implement over the course of its two- Command office in New York City will be board of the Ukrainian Congress activities plan from the UCCA's Fourth year term. Olha Stasiuk, Lidia Czernyk and Nadia Committee of America (UCCA) held its Wave Committee be submitted to the in recognition of the growing number of Kulynycz. regularly scheduled meeting on Saturday, November 17, at its headquarters. UCCA executive board for ratification at UCCA President Michael Sawkiw called the board's first meeting in the new year. the meeting to order and proposed two The motion was approved by a majority of issues for the agenda: the "Fourth Wave" of those present. UMANA Foundation elects officers Ukrainian immigrants; and the financial sta- UCCA Treasurer Mykhajlo Spontak pre- tus of the UCCA. The minutes of the previ- sented a snapshot of the UCCA's financial by Dr. George Hrycelak Ukrainian American photographer Joseph ous executive board meeting were read by status for fiscal year 2001. The treasurer Sywenkyj's "Odesa Project" documenting executive secretary Marie Duplak and reported that, to date, annual collections for CH1CAGO - The board of directors of the ADDS epidemic in that Ukrainian city. the Ukrainian Medical Association of adopted unanimously. the Ukrainian National Fund (UNF) have The foundation continues to encourage North America (UMANA) Foundation The topic of the newest influx of amounted to 75 percent of its proposed financial assistance from the Ukrainian held its seventh meeting in Chicago on Ukrainian immigrants received the bulk of budget, and donations for the Ukrainian community at large, it is beginning to November 8 to elect new officers for the attention at the meeting, in addressing this National information Service, (UN1S) .are at increase its fund-raising efforts to allow upcoming two years, and plan strategy for issue, Mr. Sawkiw repeated sentiments more in-depth support for projects 86 percent of its planned budget. A proposal their new term of office. expressed during various UCCA regional expanding medical knowledge through was offered by the UCCA treasurer and The foundation was formed in 1996 to conferences, where participants under- various channels. unanimously supported by the executive "foster improvement in health care of scored the importance of the UCCA's work The new slate of officers elected for board to withhold 10 percent of all "extraor- Ukrainians worldwide by promoting in trying to integrate the latest wave of dinary collections" made through the 2001-2003 includes: President and Ukrainian immigrants into the greater health care, research and education, and UCCA to help cover administrative costs. the publication of a scientific medical Treasurer Dr. Bohdan iwanetz, vice- Ukrainian American community. Many Prior to the meeting's adjournment, journal." Established and recognized as a President Dr. Leonid Kamenetsky and members of the executive board participat- Executive vice-President Laryssa Kyj 501(c) 3 charitable organization by the Secretary Nestor Popowych. The board ed in the discussion, which centered upon 1RS, the foundation enables supporters to members at large are: Dr. ihor voyevidka, the perceived lack of activity and communi- reminded everyone that the UCCA-spon- encourage expansion and delivery of med- Dr. Roman Goy, Dr. Andrew Lewicky, Dr. ty service of the newest immigrants. sored film "The Undefeated" is now avail- ical knowledge among Ukrainians with Jaroslaw Barwinsky, Marta Farion and Paul in a decision of the executive board in able on video for purchase. Furthermore, tax-deductible donations. Kulas. the early months of the year 2000, the first the UCCA president mentioned that this І11 its brief existence, the UMANA The newly constituted board conducted floor rooms of the UCCA building were to year the UCCA will be selling Foundation has facilitated the delivery of an extensive planning session to evaluate be remodeled to serve as a focal point of Christmasmoliday cards for Si each. Both multiple kidney dialysis machines to hospi- and reconfirm its mission, examine new coordinating activities for the "Fourth the videos and the holidays cards may be tals in Kyiv, supplied various youth camps venues for fund-raising and consider new Wave," such as the administration of social purchased at the UCCA headquarters (203 in the United States with up-to-date first aid applications for grant money for several services, ESL (English as a Second Second Ave.; New York, NY 10003); and manuals, and partially funded known worthwhile projects. Language), employment opportunities and online (http:77www.ucca.org). THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9,2001 No. 49 UNA General Assembly... (Continued from page 1) the UNA's executive officers, advisors, auditors and honorary members of the General Assembly - heard and discussed reports on the UNA's business operations and fraternal activities for the past year, and adopted a number of resolutions aimed at guiding the UNA's activity for the next year, with a view toward the UNA conven- tion scheduled to take place on May 24-28, 2002, in Chicago. The annual meeting's sessions were chaired by UNA President Ulana Diachuk. Participating were the following members of the General Assembly: ф First vice-President Stefko Kuropas, .Second vice-President Anya Dydyk- Petrenko, National Secretary Martha Lysko and Treasurer Stefan Kaczaraj; 9 Auditors William Pastuszek, Stefan Hawrysz, Dr. Alexander Serafyn, Yaroslav Members of the UNA General Assembly during a break between their deliberations at Soyuzivka. - Zaviysky and Myron Groch; and 9 the last annual meeting: Walter Sochan, for- that branch secretaries are aging and are no viduals could sponsor subscriptions for their Advisors Taras Szmagala Jr., Tekla mer supreme secretary (May), John O. Flis, longer as active as they once were in senators and representatives. He declared Moroz, Halyna Kolessa, Wasyl Szeremeta, former supreme president; and Stepan enrolling new members. that he will sponsor subscriptions for his vasyl Luchkiw, Stephanie Hawryluk, Kuropas, former supreme vice-president She listed the organizers who had senators and representative, and expressed Andre Worobec, Eugene Oscislawski, (August). Also recalled were nine UNA ejirolled 10 or more members: Myron hope that others would follow suit. Barbara Bachynsky, Andrij Skyba, Al branch secretaries: John Pryhoda, Peter Pylypiak, 39 members; Lubov Streletsky, it was noted that The Weekly covers the Kachkowski and Roma Hadzewycz. Wrublivsky, Jennie Zawerucha, Stepan 24; Stephanie Hawryluk, 18; Steven Woch, cost, some S30,000, of these free subscrip- Also attending were four of the 10 hon- Kosonocky, Helen Chornomaz, vblodymyr 15; Oksana Trytjak, 14; Michael Felenchak, tions, and that the editor-in-chief has written orary members of the General Assembly - Luchkan, Wasyl Leschuk, Mychajlo 11; Eugene Oscislawski, 11 and Julian to leading Ukrainian community institutions Mary Dushnyck, Anna Haras, Dr. Myron Nakoneczny and Leon Hardink. Kotlar, 10. and organizations to solicit donations for the B. Kuropas and Taras Szmagala Sr. - who After adoption of the agenda and President Diachuk reported that compli- "Copies for Congress" project. take part in an advisory capacity but have approval of the minutes from the 2000 -ance issues took up an extraordinary At the conclusion of the discussions, the no vote at General Assembly meetings. meeting of the General Assembly, the first amount of time and effort as insurance regu- chairman of the Auditing Committee, Mr. Director for Canada the Rev. Myron order of business was to establish the lators impose ever-increasing demands on Pastuszek, made a motion to accept all the Stasiw and Advisors Alex Chudolij and Financial Committee that would meet dur- fraternal insurance companies. reports; the motion was unanimously Nick Diakiwsky excused their absences. ing the annual meeting to prepare a budget She devoted special attention to the approved. Present, both to cover the proceedings for 2002. The members of the committee UNA's business in Canada, which, accord- Saturday's session began with a report and to report before the General Assembly, were: vice-President Stefko Kuropas, ing to the UNA's Canadian actuary, "is from the Standing Committee on were the editors-in-chief of Svoboda and Auditor Pastuszek, and Advisors Szeremeta, barely sufficient to be self-sustaining." She Soyuzivka, chaired by vice-President The Ukrainian Weekly, respectively, irene Luchkiw and Skyba, as well as Treasurer noted that the UNA has three options: to Kuropas, with Advisor Szmagala providing Jarosewich and Ms. Hadzewycz. Soyuzivka Kaczaraj, who chairs the committee ex offi- aggressively pursue more Canadian busi- a summary of that body's detailed report on Manager John A. Flis delivered a report cio. ness, to let its business in Canada gradually options for the resort, which had been sub- before the assembly. Also called into being was the Pre- dwindle, or to withdraw from Canada while mitted to the UNA Executive Committee Opening of annual session Convention By-Laws Committee, com- there still is a surplus on the UNA's earlier this year. The consensus was, that posed of Advisor Szmagala (chair), vice- Canadian books. Soyuzivka should be transferred to a 501 (c) The annual meeting opened on Friday President Kuropas, National Secretary The president also spoke of the fact that (3) foundation that would be able to both morning, November 30, with the traditional Lysko, and Advisors Hadzewycz and only 93 UNA organizers were active in accept charitable contributions and attract ceremony in tribute to Taras Shevchenko, Luchkiw, whose task is to prepare and enrolling members during 2001, bringing in strategic capital. patron of the UNA. A wreath was placed at review any amendments to the by-laws for 326 members insured for S5,823,000. Of The next step is to seek professional Soyuzivka's monument to Shevchenko by presentation to the UNA Convention's By- that number, only 20 were signed up in guidance from lawyers and resort consult- the women members of the General Laws Committee. Canada, where the UNA has 31 branches. ants on the issue of a foundation and other Assembly, after which the ceremonies con- Ms. Diachuk reported that the Chicago options, as well as on third-party manage- tinued inside the veselka auditorium, where Officers' reports Convention Committee is chaired by Dr. ment of the resort. Soyuzivka Committee the American, Canadian and Ukrainian Kuropas and is actively preparing a pro- As all members of the General Assembly members and their fellow General national anthems were played, and vice- gram for delegates, including a concert and had prepared written reports for the meet- Assembly members underlined that the President Dydyk-Petrenko delivered a pres- a tour of the city, especially the Ukrainian ing, only addenda to those reports were intent is to keep Soyuzivka Ukrainian, entation about Shevchenko. village section, in addition, she revealed delivered during the session. though it is recognized that the resort's Ms. Dydyk reflected on the meaning and that the president of the Ukrainian Fraternal The UNA's three full-time executive offi- rooms cannot be filled by Ukrainian guests the power of Shevchenko's works - which Association, ivan Oleksyn, had once again alone. spoke of the belief in a better future for cers presented highlights of their reports contacted her in regard to a merger of the before the entire assembly. Also discussed was an offer from the Ukraine - and the fact that today UFA with the UNA, and that a meeting to Open Space institute, which buys land in Shevchenko's message still is relevant and Treasurer Kaczaraj led off the reports discuss the matter is to take place shortly. with good news about growth in the UNA's order to preserve it from development and he is revered by the Ukrainian nation. She She concluded her report by suggesting to reserve it for public use, to purchase the quoted works by 19th century poet Halyna surplus: during the first nine months of that the UNA By-Laws should be revised to 2001 the surplus increased by Si million to 50-acre property acquired by the UNA in Komarivna and contemporary poet ivan decrease the size of the General Assembly 1982 and owned by the Halychyn Drach that underscored Shevchenko's sig- S7,791,225. in comparison, for the year and to spell out the duties of advisors, and 2000 the surplus had declined by Si87,856. Foundation, a UNA subsidiary, as well as nificance for the Ukrainian nation as the by noting that the next convention will have another 152 acres that are part of Soyuzivka Other positives noted by the treasurer awakener of its national consciousness. to consider the UNA's future in Canada. (the mountaintop area of the Little Stony included the UNA's very strong solvency Ms. Dydyk-Petrenko continued her pres- Reports were also delivered by the edi- Kill Falls). The institute recently purchased ratio of 114 percent (that is, Si 14 to cover entation by underlining that Shevchenko's tors-in-chief of the UNA's two newspapers a large parcel of land from the Shevchenko each Si00 of liabilities, as compared with prophecy has come true: Ukraine has arisen and the manager of its resort. Scientific Society that is adjacent to the Si05 average for the top 25 insurance and its people Jiave been freed. "Perhaps it The afternoon session of the General Soyuzivka. After some discussion, the companies); the expectation that the net is not the Ukraine that Shevchenko would Assembly's first day of deliberations was General Assembly rejected both proposals. have liked to see, but we believe ... it is on profit of the UNA's building corporation, devoted to questions about and discussion the Ukrainian National Urban Renewal On Saturday assembly members also the path to progress and that Shevchenko of the reports. Among the topics broached: focused on me future of me UNA during an will steer it onto the true path." She con- Corp., would be S350,000 in the year 2002; the UNA's vision for the future; its inten- and the reduction of the UNA publications' open-ended session whose goal was to dis- eluded by expressing the hope that tions regarding Canada and the input of the cuss where the UNA is headed. Among the "Shevchenko will be a guiding light that deficit to the "manageable level" of S86,455 Canadian members of the General for the first nine months of this year. questions considered were: is the UNA will also lead the UNA and safeguard this Assembly; re-chartering the UNA in a state more a fraternal, or an insurance company? Mr. Kaczaraj tempered his optimism, fortress," especially now, "as the UNA outside New Jersey that is more favorably is the UNA fulfilling a need in our commu- however, as he spoke of Soyuzivka, which looks ahead to its 35th Convention." disposed toward fraternals; affinity cards nity? What are the reasons that the UNA recorded a deficit of nearly S462,000 during The brief ceremony concluded with the and membership cards for UNA members; should exist? How should the UNA reach the first three quarters of 2001. He conclud- singing of the bard's "Testament" and the need for a balance of power on the out to new immigrants? is collaboration ed his report by underscoring that "we have (Zapovit). Executive Committee, which is composed possible between the UNA and Ukrainian to solve Soyuzivka's problems and increase After a prayer led by Advisor Moroz, of in-house officers and outsiders. credit unions? sales of insurance." ". - - General Assembly members observed a ' Also touched upon were gratis subscrip- The brainstorming session led to a num- tions to The Ukrainian Weekly for members moment of silence in memoiy of current National Secretary Lysko reported a total ber of resolutions that were adopted the next of the U.S. Congress, with the assembly's and former UNA officers, both on the UNA membership of 48,536, with a net loss day by the members of the General Honorary Member Szmagala underlining national and local levels, who had died dur- of 2,170 members as of the end of the third Assembly. ing the past year. Three honorary members quarter of 2001. She noted that the UNA that it is important to maintain these sub- of the General Assembly have died since now has no professional sales forces and scriptions and suggesting that perhaps indi- (Continued on page 20) No. 49 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9,2001 THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM

Report of the Auditing Committee 1 UNAOENERAL ASSEMBLY j

of the Ukrainian National Association і Executive Committee Andre Worobec 1 9 Bayard Place 1 The Auditing Committee, in accor- months of 2000. The UNA surplus і President Newark, NJ 07106-3613 1 dance with the UNA By-Laws, on increased by Si million to the sum of і Ulana Dlachuk November 27-29 conducted a review of Eugene Oscislawski 1 S7,791,000. The principal reason for the 1 Ukrainian National Association the business operations of the Ukrainian 25 Jason Court 1 increase was changes in financial mar- і 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280 Matawan, NJ 07747-3510 J National Association for the first nine kets, changes in the value of the 1 Parsippany, NJ 07054 months of 2000. The previous audit was Canadian dollar and calculations of conducted on May 8-10. Barbara Bachynsky 1 Canadian and American reserves for і First vice-president 101 E. 16th St. 1 The Auditing Committee's plan of insurance. 1 Stefko Kuropas New York, NY 10003 1 action consisted of reviewing the imple- The new UNA Home Office building mentation of decisions of the 34th UNA 1 105 S. Salem Drive Andrij Skyba j became profitable to the tune of 1 Schaumburg, 1L 60193 Convention, as well as operations of the 3107,000 in the year 2000. However, 4575 N.Nagle Ave. 1 financial and recording departments, Harwood Heights, 1L 60656 j payments of commissions on the rental і Second vice-President UNA publications, the Soyuzivka resort of space during 2001 caused a deficit of and other matters. 1 Anya Dydyk-Petrenko Al Kachkowski J S42,000 for the first three quarters of 126 Simon Fraser Crescent j 2001. 1 137 Crystal Spring Drive 1. implementation of decisions 1 Ashton, MD 20861 Saskatoon, SK S7H 3T1 1 of the 34th Convention of the UNA The funds held back from the time of the sale of the UNA'building in Jersey Roma Hadzewycz j і Director for Canada The delegates to the 34th Convention City (S122,000) were paid out with inter- The Ukrainian Weekly J adopted a series of resolutions that were est(Sl2,158). і Rev. Myron Stasiw 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280 1 to be implemented by the General 1 18 Leeds St. Parsippany, NJ 07054 і Assembly and the Executive Committee 3. UNA Publications, Svoboda і Toronto, Ontario M6G 1N7 of the UNA. and The Ukrainian Weekly All resolutions were implemented і National Secretary Honorary Members 1 As of the end of September 2001, the of the General Assembly 1 except one: the erection at Soyuzivka of number of Svoboda subscribers was і Martha Lysko a monument to Patriarch Mstyslav. 7,226, while The Ukrainian Weekly sub- 1 ^Ukrainian National Association і 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280 Anna Chopek 1 2. Financial Department of the UNA scribers totaled 6,679. in comparison і Parsippany, NJ 07054 678 44th St. . і with the end of 2000, the number of For the first nine months of 2001, the Los Alamos, NM 87544 j Svoboda subscribers decreased by 202, і Treasurer UN As operating profit was Si 94,000, as Mary Dushnyck 1 compared with Si 10,000 for the first nine (Continued on page 21) 1 Stefan Kaczaraj 2 Marine Ave. J І Ukrainian National Association Brooklyn, NY 11209 J j 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280 1 Parsippany, NJ 07054 Anna Haras 1 1930Greenleaf St. 1 Bethlehem, PA 18017 1 і Auditing Committee Myron Kuropas і 1 William Pastuszek 107 llehamwood Drive 1 І 5 Park Ave., P.O. Box 240 DeKalb, 1L 60115 і І Swarthmore, PA 19081 The very Rev. Stephen Bilak 1 І Stefan Hawrysz 1750 Jefferson St., Apt. 301 j і 155 Erdenheim Road Hollywood, FL 33020 j І Erdenheim, PA 19038 Joseph Lesawyer 1 І Alexander Serafyn 2643 Deer Path 1 1 2565 Timberwyck Trail Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 і І Troy, Ml 48098 1 Yaroslav Zaviysky Wasyl Didiuk j J 11 Bradley Road 30 Allenhurst Drive, Apt. 402 j v KhmelkovskyZSvoboda І Clark, NJ 07006 lslington, Ontario M9A 4Y8 j UNA auditors: (from left) Yaroslav Zaviysky, Myron Groch, William Pastuszek, Stefan Hawrysz and Alexander Serafyn. 1 Myron Groch Taras Szmagala Sr. 1 1 16 Kevin Drive 10976 Tanager Trail j J Founthill, Ontario LOS 1E4 Brecksville, OH 44141 і

Helen Olek Scott і OB1TUARY: Leon Hardink, J Advisors 7644 W. Rosedale Ave. 1 Chicago, 1L 60631 j 1 Taras Szmagala Jr. Woonsocket UNA stalwart і 1722 Fulton Road Anatole Doroshenko і j Cleveland, OH 44113 39446 Edgewater Drive J by Martha Lysko Northville, Ml 48167 і UNA National Secretary 1 Alex Chudolij І 281 UrmaAve. WOONSOCKET, R.l. - Leon і Clifton, NJ 07013 Hardink, secretary of Branch 206 in Editor-in-Chief, І Woonsocket, R.L, for over 37 years 1 Tekla Moroz The Ukrainian Weekly j passed away at home on November 22. І 345 36th Ave. Roma Hadzewycz J Funeral services were held on November І Lachine, Quebec H8T 2A5 The Ukrainian Weekly і 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280 і 26 at St. Michael's Ukrainian Orthodox 1 Halyna Kolessa Parsippany, NJ 07054 і Church in Woonsocket and burial was at І 100 Montgomery St., Apt. 23-H the parish cemetery. Born in Woonsocket on June 20, 1 Jersey City, NJ 07302 Editor-in-Chief, 8 1916, Mr. Hardink spent most of his life І Nick Diakiwsky in the area, except for the years he і 2065 Ridge Road Ext. Svoboda 1 served in the United States Army during і Ambridge, PA 15003 lrene Jarosewich і Svoboda 1 World War 11. І Wasyl Szeremeta 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280 j He was first elected UNA branch І 1510 Hilltop Terrace Parsippany, NJ 07054 ' і treasurer in 1960 and served in that 1 Huntingdon valley, PA 19006 capacity for four years, in 1964 he was elected branch secretary and held that І vasyl Luchkiv Manager, Soyuzivka 1 position until his death. He later became і 49 Windmill Lane chairman of the UNA Woonsocket 1 New City, NY 10956 John A. Flis 1 District and worked tirelessly in both 1 Stephanie Hawryluk Soyuzivka 1 positions as branch secretary and district 1 P.O. Box 17453 Michael Road Foordmore Road 1 1 Cottekill, NY 12419 Kerhonkson, NY 12446 1 Leon Hardink (Continued on page 16) THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9,2001 No. 49

NEWS AND viEWS THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY A different model At the Leadership Conference: prognosis is good by Eugene Melnitchenko suggestions, among them that Ukraine Recently we had an opportunity to attend a different kind of organizational meet- and Helena Lysyj Melnitchenko needs to decide who its enemies are, define ing. it was not a convention, not an annual meeting, not even a conference, really. The its defensive strategy and impose more event was a "strategy caucus" of chapters of the Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund. With the wounded Pentagon just a mile civilian controls over its military. The tragic (See story on page 19.) The editors of both UNA publications, Svoboda and The away, The Washington Group's, "crown events of September 11 in the United States Ukrainian Weekly, were invited to attend and share some insights. This we willingly jewel event" took place on a golden may well help lead it in the right direction. did as the event was held right here in our neighborhood (those of ypu familiar with October weekend, as scheduled. While Ukraine has supported the U.S. war on ter- Northern New Jersey can appreciate what we mean when we describe Route 10 as our many canceled trips to the nation's capital rorism by opening its air space to American neighborhood - of course, it all depends on how far east or west you have to go, and as the threat of Anthrax hung over the city, planes. Ukrainian American professionals, in some- how many u-turns are involved ...) Anyway, this time our travel was eastward to the There was a touch of the schoolmaster in what smaller numbers than in previous local Ramada Hotel (yes, the one run by Ukrainian American community activist the State Department's W. Gregory Perett's years, listened to the distinguished panels of Orest Fedash that everyone in these parts calls the "Hromada Hotel'O. "report card" for Ukraine, although he cor- presenters, asked profound and probing But, back to the caucus ...it was an informal affair, a gathering of a small but high- rectly stressed that the door to Europe for questions, and on Saturday night danced, ly dedicated group of activists, mostly from the Northeast, although Chicago was rep- Ukraine is through reform, in an analysis of celebrating Ukraine's progress in its 10 resented. Besides reviewing past accomplishments (something that usually gets the a country at the crossroads, he pointed out year's of independence as well honoring most cursory of reviews at various conventions and conferences), the chapter repre- that Ukraine could align itself in one of one of their own, U.S. Army Maj.'Gen. sentatives had time to dwell on their activities, to focus on what they did and how they three ways: with Russia to the North, (Ret.) Nicholas Krawciw. did it and why they did it - and why it was successful or not. The experiences were GUUAM to the East or Europe to the West, shared by all - and so, too, the learning that came from them. The reception at the Embassy of Ukraine it's safe to say that the majority of These chapter delegates and representatives of the CCRF national office actually - in a historic Georgetown building where Ukrainian Americans would support the learned from each other. There was no preaching from on high about how things George Washington once dined, was an ele- European alliance. Ukraine is one of should be done; or, conversely, no complaints from the grassroots about what the lead- gant beginning for this important event. Europe's oldest countries with a proud her- ership had not done, or not done right. Wow! it was actually a concrete manifestation Ambassador Konstyantin Gryshchenko gra- itage. if allied with Russia, Ukraine would of the belief that "we're all in this together," working toward a common goal. The ciously greeted his guests, first in Ukrainian remain the "Little Brother," in time it could brainstorming that followed the presentations and reports was effective and infectious. and then English. GUmpsed among the dis- become an equal partner in Europe. it was also a "feel good" event. And what's wrong with a meeting being a "feel tinguished guests were two military offi- Ukraine also has the potential to assume a good" event? There simply aren't enough of those in our community! Perhaps the cers, one in an American the other in a higher leadership role among neighboring caucus was an uplifting affair because it started with a sort of "look what we've done" Ukrainian uniform, who chatted in close countries, such as Belarus - "the last dicta- theme and the Rev. Bohdan Lukie's inspiring invocation7pep talk that pointed to proximity to the Rev. Dr. Borys Gudziak of torship in Europe." the Lviv Theological Academy. Myroslava "moments of unappreciation" which the group experienced but overcame with the The U.S. Department of Commerce Gongadze, widow of the journalist Heorhii knowledge that "the cause is greater, and the cause is right." position on Ukraine, as presented by Gongadze and an honorary member of Perhaps it was Dr. Zenon Matkiwsky's straightforward thank you: "Thank you for Christine Lucyk was the most negative. TWG, made an appearance, her presence a your commitment to the children of Ukraine." Simple, eloquent, effective. Or maybe While it is true that Ukraine is the last poignant reminder that all is still not well in it was Alexander Kuzma's calculation of "how do we measure success?" The answer: emerging economy in Europe due to its Ukraine. leverage, meaning that CCRF on average gets S12 worth out of every dollar donated difficult business climate and weak rule of (in 2000 the ratio was even higher - 14:1). And then came his challenge to the audi- The Ukrainian ambassador's involve- law, these writers believe that the ence. "Just think: how many more lives could be saved with each S 100,000 more." ment in this year's conference gave us rea- Commerce Department can, and should, Sure, the nuts and bolts information provided by the gtiest speakers (like us editors) son to believe that Ukraine, in the wake of do more to stimulate economic growth in was useful, too. But, we gotta be honest: it was the atmosphere that carried the day. some recent negative publicity, may be Ukraine. Now that Ukraine has survived Participants of the strategy caucus, including us observers, left with a feeling that seeking a closer relationship with its diaspo- and has become a democratic country with something concrete was being accomplished, that the positive results of these ra. After all, members of the Ukrainian dias- a private economy, such difficulties as the activists' work could be seen and felt. They knew that lives were being changed for pora have been serving as Ukrainian tax code and intellectual property rights the better and that lives were being saved. And, most importantly, there was a strong ambassadors for over 50 years. will be addressed and reformed to make feeling that much more could still be done - with good will, and hard work, and a The ambassador took part in a panel that them more acceptable to foreign investors, team mat is results-oriented. included the Hungarian, Slovak, and in the meantime, the Commerce Bulgarian ambassadors to the United States. Department needs to become more proac- The forum's topic was Ukraine's integration tive in encouraging U.S. companies to into the European Community and NATO, a invest in Ukraine, develop specific invest- step considered of the utmost importance by ment projects for the country, help Ukraine Turning the pages back.. many Ukrainian Americans. Ambassador increase its trade with the West and help Geza fcszenszky of Hungary pointed out Ukraine implement some of the economic that his country's admission into NATO and reforms it seeks. A tall order to be sure, but its coming membership in the European Ukraine needs more guidance and support One year ago we reported on the beneficence of a Union are partly attributable to its diaspora's in this area. support. Ukrainian American entrepreneur whose S3.5 million gift to The excellent and diverting luncheon The Ukrainian Museum will, make it possible for that institu- Ambassador Gryshchenko pointed out address by Borys Tarasyuk, former minister tion to have a spacious new home. that Ukraine is in a different point in time of foreign affairs of Ukraine and former The gift enabled the museum to proceed with plans for the construction of a much- than the other new democracies in that "70 ambassador, stressed Ukraine's progress in needed new building that will provide state-of-the-art accommodations, equipment, years of Soviet rule has left a profound foreign affairs. We should all be grateful to and meeting and exhibition space for its growing collection of more than 40,000 fine impact" on the country. Despite the chal- him and for his colleagues' success in mak- art objects and other material. lenges it faced over the past 10 years, ing Ukraine more visible internationally. The unparalleled gift came from Eugene and Daymel Shklar, whose foundation Ukraine got rid of its nuclear weapons, We no longer have to justify who we are supports and promotes Ukrainian studies and culture, as well as educational, cultural reduced its military, divided its Black Sea and explain that Ukraine is not Russia, but and health-care programs in Ukraine, Puerto Rico and other areas of the world. Mr. fleet, wrote its Constitution, reformed its an independent country. economy, adopted new currency, formed Shklar is a prominent entrepreneur, investor, co-founder and former executive of sev- The highly qualified presenters on the strategic defense alliances, closed the eral successful high-tech companies. women's issues panel addressed the issue of Chornobyl nuclear power plant and ensured The magnanimous gift was announced at a press conference on December 11, the inclusion of women in government. the rights of minorities - all peaceably, 2000. While S2.5 million was allocated for the building project, Si million was desig- Although women in Ukraine work hard at without violence. nated as a "challenge grant" that will match, dollar for dollar, any additional gifts or the4 grassroots level, few are in positions of grants received by the museum before January 31,200^. He reminded the audience that Ukraine pbwer. Obviously, that needs to change to Olha Hnateyko, president of the museum's board of trustees, called the Shklar has been a valuable member of the United make Ukrainian society more just and more donation a princely gift - "what we refer to in Ukrainian as a 'kniazhyi dar' " - and Nations, is a member of its Security civil. Women have evolved a unique posi- said that the challenge grant "really challenges every single one of us to work hard; Council and has been contributing to world tion in the Ukrainian society, keeping it it's a tremendous opportunity for every human being of Ukrainian descent, for the security with peacekeeping troops in vari- together even without its own government, younger generation and for our children." ous trouble spots of the world. and are now entitled to share its leadership in a brief address offered in both Ukrainian and English, Mr. Shklar said the gift Ukraine's military, "a shining star in and power legitimately. honored his parents "for their courage in dodging bullets and cannon shells over 50 defense," received high praise from Stacy The organizers of the 2001 Leadership years ago in war-torn Europe," while pursuing their vision of a new life and liberty on Closson of the U.S. Department of Defense, Conference did a good job in difficult times. this side of the Atlantic. and her presentation in turn deserves high They deserve kudos for their efforts and for Born and reared in Canada, Mr. Shklar, 50, is the son of vblodymyr and Stefania praise. Ms. Stacy made several thoughtful such a sterling selection of panelists. The Bahrij Shklar, who immigrated to Canada after World War П from the Husiatyn area conference was well-balanced, gave an in western Ukraine's Ternopil region. Raised in a home that nurtured a deep apprecia- Eugene Lysyj holds master's degrees excellent overview of Ukraine's future, and tion of his Ukrainian heritage, Mr. Shklar developed a great pride and respect for the in philosophy and economics, while his allowed a hearing for Washington's contributions that his parents and the people of their generation had made to Canadian wife, Helena Lysyj Melnitchenko, has Ukrainian elite. General Krawciw's award and American life. master's degrees in literature and educa- was well deserved. As his rank and decora- tion,They reside in the Washington area, tions attest, he is a real Ukrainian American Source: "S3.5M gift enables Ukrainian Museum to begin construction of new and are working on a novel dealing with hero, who not only defended the United building" by Helen Smindak, The Ukrainian Weekly, December 17,2000, Ш. ІХУ111, immigrants' acculturation into American No. 51. society. (Continued on page 17) No. 49 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9,2001 9

LETTER TO THE ED1TOR

decent standard of life. Why not take facts andPlaces We can help thousands action in this just cause and open our by Myron B. Kuropas hearts to the needs of many an orphan in of orphans in Ukraine Ukraine? Dear Editor: There are a great many talented young boys and girls among these orphans. As a part-time activist of the Orphan They need our help in their pursuit of We'll be home for Christmas Aid Society, organized by Maria Jowyk higher education which otherwise may in 1992 with the aim of helping children be unavilable them. No matter how small Few peoples celebrate Christmas the all that stuff about "Peace on Earth, good in Ukraine who lost their parents in the each of our contributions might be, it way Ukrainians do. will towards men" is acceptable to every- Chornobyl disaster and others in great provides hope for the young generation Mary Ann Woloch vaughn describes it one. -f:-, need, 1 wish to inform you about our of future leaders in Ukraine. well in her book "Ukrainian Christmas: Some people blame the Jews. Left-wing Traditions, Folk Customs and Recipes." organizations such as the Anti-Defamation agenda. Orphans in Ukraine are looking to us She writes: "The rich heritage of traditions League have not helped matters much Presently our organization has over to replace their deceased parents. Our and customs of this season are an integral when they publish pamphlets such as "The 1,000 orphans under its care. This is pos- associations award stipends to students part of the life of Ukrainians." December Dilemma: Guidelines for Public sible due to the good will of many in the United States and Canada. We "A Christmas season without Sviata Schools During the December Holiday." Ukrainian sponsors of the organization praise such patriotic deeds and ask read- vechera and midnight mass seems unimag- Many schools today sing Hannukah songs which is determined to contribute to the ers to do the same for gifted orphan stu- inable; St. Nicholas does not necessarily but not carols. Signs proclaiming "Happy survival and welfare of helpless children dents in Ukraine. mean to us a jolly man in a red suit; a visit Hannukah" abound, but rarely does one see in Ukraine, it is a fact that for merely 50 Let us assist them in every way possi- from carolers is not a rarity - it is an eager- "Merry Christmas." When the Catholic cents a day each child can be supplied ble so that in the future we shall reap a ly anticipated custom. The blessing of holy League for Religious and Civil Rights with the necessary amount of food. promising educational crop in Ukraine. water and of the home are a special time, reviewed what was being sold on the Between 30,000 and 40,000 Ukrainian That will be our reward. May God help so appropriate for a new year. All of our internet they discovered that religious sym- orphans have no material support in the us in our work. customs and traditions, those of the family bols such as the menorah and the Star of country. We can help them, in the United and those of our religion, are intertwined David could easily be found, but not reli- States and Canada there are over 2 mil- Myron Lucyshyn and perhaps make our families a little bit gious symbols such as the Nativity scene. lion of our countrymen who enjoy a Phoenix,-Ariz. closer because of them." A yahoo.com search under "Religious if there was ever a time to reflect on the Holidays" found six religions posted, but birth and life of the Prince of Peace, it is only Christianity had "Opposing be established at 165 hrv (S31) per month now, when our nation yearns for hope and viewpoints" listed with it. NEWSBRIEFS in January-June 2002, and increased to deliverance from evil. Jews 1 know harbor no animus towards 183 hrv beginning on July 1,-2002, while (Continued from page 2) As a Ukrainian kid growing up in the Christian traditions. І once worked with a the. government and the deputies suggest articles from "RFE7RL Crime, Corruption United States, Г celebrated two teacher, a practicing Jew, who hosted facul- that the 2002 minimum wage should be and Terrorism Watch." (RFE7RL Crime, Christmases. The first Christmas was the ty Christmas parties in her home ,and loved 140 hrv. (RFE7RL Newsline) Corruption and Terrorism Watch) "American" Christmas on December 25, Christmas carols so much she played them Ukraine to export 7 M tons of grain when my sister and 1 received gifts like all on her piano for us. Most Jews seem to Poland delays visa curbs for neighbors the other kids in school. The second share the views of conservative columnist Don Feder. Last December he wrote: "On KYiv - Ukraine will export some 7 Christmas was the more spiritual BRUSSELS - The European Union's those rare occasions when someone still million tons of grain from this year's "Ukrainian" Christmas of January 7, when chief negotiator Jan Truszczynski said in wishes me a merry Christmas, 1 assume the record harvest by July 2002, the UN1AN we went to church to pray and exult the Brussels oh November 28 that Poland following: 1) They don't know i'm Jewish. news agency reported, quoting Agriculture birth of Jesus Christ, With two will not meet its commitment to introduce 2) This is a holiday that 86 percent of Minister ivan Kyrylenko. Ukrainian com- Christmases, 1 was the envy of my public EU-style visas for Russians, Belarusians Americans celebrate, so it's logical for panies have already exported around 2 school classmates. and Ukrainians in 2001 because the mea- someone who doesn't know me to infer million tons of grain and concluded con- One of the saddest developments of my ger national budget cannot afford the that 1 observe it too. 3) it's a gesture of tracts to export 4.5 million tons more. tenure as an elementary school teacher was costs that would be incurred in opening good will. To all of which 1 say: fine." According to the minister, Ukrainian the gradual diminution of the meaning of new consulates and hiring more diplomat- if it's not greedy businesspeople or non- exports are limited only by the capacity of Christmas in the American classroom. ic personnel. "The introduction of visas is Christians spawning the de-Christianization its ports and railways. The main cus- When 1 was a public elementary school an enormous task, in 2000 Poland was of Christmas in the United States, who is? tomers buying Ukrainian grain are in the student, we joyfully sang carols such as visited by 5.9 million Belarusians, 2.75 The answer is (drum roll, pleuse): Middle East and the Far East (North "Silent Night," "Joy to the World" and "Oh million citizens of Russia, and 6.1 million America's militant, miasmic multicultural- Korea). (RFE7RL Newsline) Come All Ye Faithful." We had Christmas Ukrainians, while our consulates all over programs that featured the traditional ists and their Christian fellow travelers. the world issued tonlyj 185,000 visas the Christmas story of Mary, Joseph and Baby Consumed by a desire to deconstruct our Ukraine to buy stake in chemical giant same year," the PAP news agency quoted Jesus. We could wish people a "Merry nation by eroding those mediating institu- Mr. Truszczynski as saying. The agency YEREvAN - Representatives of Christmas" with no fear of offending. A tions that are the foundations of our identity said Poland's EU negotiators unofficially Ukraine's inter-Kontakt recently visited creche was often displayed in the public - Church and state in particular - multicul- suggest that Warsaw will introduce visas Yerevan to discuss the possibility of square. turalists have convinced some Americans, for Belarusians, Russians and Ukrainians acquiring for 6.6 billion drams (some Si2 Today, Christian carols have been especially the elite chattering classes on in 2003, shortly before Poland's anticipat- American college campuses, that open reli- million) a 51 percent stake in the Nairit replaced by such insipid and uninspiring ed accession to the EU in 2004. (RFE7RL gious expression is offensive, patriotism is chemical plant that produces chloroprene tunes as "Frosty the Snowman" and Newsline) jingoism, and western civilization is the rubber, according to the Arminfo news "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer." onerous cause of all of the world's ills. service, as cited by Groong. inter- Schools now have "holiday programs" and Putin offers Ukraine free-trade zone Holding that all cultures are equal, they Kontakt has expressed its readiness to "winter breaks"; we wish people "happy want us to believe that our way of life is MOSCOW - Russian President invest some S22 million in the plant in holidays" - a kind of banal seasonal catch- somehow abhorrent to other cultures, espe- viadimir Putin announced after meeting order to increase annual output from all which presumably includes Christmas, cially those with roots in Africa and Asia. on November 28 with his Ukrainian 10,000 tons to 25,000-30,000 tons. Hannukah and Kwaanza. Creches have Most at fault for the current trend Nairit's debts for the first six months of been replaced by huge Santa Claus bal- counterpart, Leonid Kuchma, who was in towards de-Christianization of society, 2001 alone amount to over S7 million. loons and candy-cane lanes. Moscow for the meeting of OS leaders, however, are America's weak-kneed (RFE7RL Newsline) What went wrong? Some believe it all that the two countries have agreed to sign Christians who, overwhelmed by wjiite a treaty on establishing a "free economic started with the commercialization of Havel against Russia in NATO Christmas by a business community eager guilt, have been culturally disarmed. zone" within the next six months, the Rather than taking umbrage when RlA-Novosti news service reported. to capitalize on a once-in-a-year opportuni- PRAGUE - Czech President vaclav Christianity is disrespected, they apologize Ratification of Russian-Ukrainian ty. Perhaps. But Christmas was commer- Havel, speaking in the Senate on for their beliefs. Many have even dis- accords last summer stimulated the cialized when 1 attended school. And as November 27, listed Albania, Croatia and avowed the core of their faith, preferring a development of trade relations between late as 1982, my wife, Lesia, was allowed Serbia as potential future candidates, but kind of new age Christianity which dis- the two countries in many areas. to organize and present a Christmas play - said he is opposed to Russian member- cards those aspects of the faith that make (RFE7RL Newsline) including Mary, Joseph, Mary, Baby Jesus, ship in NATO. Mr. Havel said any the three wise men and shepherds - in the them "uncomfortable." Picketers seek higher minimum wages attempt to integrate Russia into NATO public school where she taught. І feel no guilt. І have nothing to apolo- would hurt the identity of the alliance and Others blame the rising tide of non- gize for. І am comfortable with my KYiv - Several4 thousand people rep- turn it into "just another boundless insti- Christians in our country for the de- Eastern-rite Christianity, steadfast in my resenting the Ukrainian Federation of tution, a new OSCE or a new United Christianization of Christmas - Muslims, beliefs. As in years past, Lesia and 1 will be Trade Unions, the Communist Party and Nations." NATO, he added in an obvious Buddhists, Hindus who have recently home for Christmas, reverently celebrating other organizations picketed the allusion to recent statements made by immigrated to America and feel "unconv in the time-honored fashion of our Parliament building on November 29 to British Premier Tony Blair, that Russia fortable" with our religious traditions. A Ukrainian parents, and lovingly surrounded demand that lawmakers increase the min- should be allowed to join the Atlantic year ago, The New York Times reported by children and grandchildren who contin- imum wage and public education funding alliance, "cannot casually offer member- that New York's "newest wave of immi- ue to share our rich heritage. in the budget draft they are currently ship to somebody fjust because ofj grants finds Christmas to be an alien and debating, inter television reported. The momentary harmonic relations." mystifying religion." How incredibly Myron Kuropas' e-mail address is: trade unions want the minimum wage to (RFE7RL Newsline) "insensitive" of us Christians to expect that mbkuropasQcompuserve.com. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9,2001 No. 49

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Ten years of baseball development in Ukraine marked by significant progress

CONCLUSION On July 5 ivan Fedorenko, president of the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine (NOCU), presented this writer with a certificate of thanks for 10 years of volunteer work in Ukraine in helping to develop the sport of baseball and in build- ing up the youth program with an emphasis on the Little League program. Also present were vblodymyr Kulyk, vice-president of NOCU, vitaliy Lizogubenko, Ukraine's director of baseball development, and James Stopper, chief financial officer of Little League Baseball inc. and director of baseball development. Big League European Championship The Atma Sport Club of Kyiv and Little League baseball in Ukraine hosted the first ever Big League European Baseball Championship in Ukraine on July 25-29. The Big League Champion (among teams Some of Ukraine's players, in their uniforms as Europe's champions, in the dugout at the Big League World Series. of players age 16-18) would represent Europe in Easley, South Carolina, and com- seems that just about everything in Ukraine local press. Here our team went shopping get back, we will use what we learned here pete for the World Big League title in gets done at the very last moment. for much-needed equipment thanks to the in our future games there. Other teams will August. generosity of the folks of Easley. learn from us, and the sport will grow." Big League World Series Belgium, Germany, Moldova, Lithuania, "To me, it's a magnificent story," Mr. Asked what the players like best about Poland and the host country, Ukraine, gave Ukraine's Big League team arrived in Thomas said. "But what makes it magnifi- the United States, Mr. Bliznyk said. "The assurances of their participation in this pre- Atlanta, Ga., after stops in Warsaw and cent is the people, all on their own - not people are happy, it's a great country. mier tournament. But as the days to these Chicago on Friday, August 3, at 11 p.m. prodding by me - took it upon themselves Everything is built very well. People show a games approached, teams started to drop After packing into vans, they had a three- to make it happen." lot of support for sports. And people are out, citing their inability to pay the travel hour ride to Southern Wesleyan University, Now, for the third game, the Ukrainians great, and kind, and wonderful" costs. Eventually only two countries agreed which served as an "Olympic village" for had cleats. Coincidentally or not, Ukraine Yes, "wonderful" is the best word to to compete for an all-expense-paid trip to the athletes from around the globe. There defeated Saipan 6-5 on Monday night, describe the people of Easley and of South the United States. was not much rest that night for our athletes August 6. Asked if the cleats helped, Mr. Carolina, and all that 1 witnessed along with Poland, last year's winner, would face because the next day's opening ceremonies Dobrevechir, manager, replied with a smile: the 14 players and the three-man coaching Ukraine in the best-of-five series. Ukraine were set for 10 a.m. The festivities featured "We won - first time." staff of Ukraine. Thank you all. Special thanks go also to Adam Davis of The defeated Poland in three straight games 8-5, a flyover by U.S. Air Force jets, and the Yevgen Bliznyk, a player from Kyiv Greenville News, who covered this story 9-7 and 10-4 to win the European Big opening pitch was thrown by legendary remarked, 'Теоріє will know that Ukraine League Championship. The Ukrainian team and provided me with much information. Yankee great Bobby Richardson. is not in last place, and we can actually do comprised young men from Kirovohrad, For the record, the results of the games Our boys needed to rest after their gruel- something. ...it will be a good advertise- Sumy and Symferopol. The two coaches were Canada 8-Ukraine 7. Ukraine jumped ing trip and get used to the time difference jment for baseball." Yuriy Boyko and Sergiy Limarenko were to an early 4-0 lead. Canada fought back to between Easley and Kyiv. That was not to Denis Agapov from Kirovohrad from Kirovohrad. be. Our first game was scheduled for 9 p.m. remarked, "We are learning, and when we (Continued on page 25) The victory enabled a Ukrainian Big on the first day against venezuela, the Latin League team to travel to the United States American representative, in addition, this for the very first time. What better way is game would be the first for our team played there to improve your baseball skills than to under lights. appear and compete at a World Series in the We showed our inexperience and the United States, home of baseball? effects of travel by dropping a 10-0 deci- it was time to get the airline tickets, sion. Team Ukraine had but two hits and jump on a plane and play ball. committed five errors in defeat. And then there was the matter of visas. Some of the officers of the Easley Police Each player and coach needed one to enter Department assigned to the J.B. "Red" the States. The U.S. Embassy was made Owens7Easley Recreational Complex aware in advance that either the Polish or noticed our athletes playing in tennis shoes. Ukrainian team had to receive visas as They got together and posted a letter at the soon as possible, interviews for the visa at local police station asking for donations to the Embassy were set for August 1 with help the boys from Ukraine. All other teams departure for the United States the very had top-of-the-line equipment, "it is hard to next day. Each player and coach was inter- run without proper shoes, and we wanted viewed individually and grilled about his these kids to play on an even playing field," baseball knowledge; the U.S. consul was said Lt. Barry Seaborn, various police offi- satisfied and the entire team earned the cers quietly approached businesses in the right to travel. local area for help. Little League Baseball inc. provided the The positive response was an example of Coach Basil Tarasko (center) with police officers of Easley, S.C. funding for the airline tickets, for which І what makes this country great. One by one, am very grateful but what about the cost of donations of baseball equipment poured in. a U.S. visa? it only costs S75, you may say, Here is a list of contributors: Toyota of but S75 for the parents of our players is a Easley, Wal-Mart, Easley Sporting Goods, considerable sum. Lu Bagwell Designers, Colony Theater, Mr. Boyko, one of the coaches, traveled Wendy's, Robert Accounting, St. Michael back to Kirovohrad after the third game Episcopal Church, and the many local resi- (luckily the tournament lasted only three dents who donated equipment and bought days, and went to the home of every player Ukrainian baseball souvenirs. and explained that money was needed to Now the question was how to get the pay for the visas. Most parents came up proper equipment to the boys. Each player with only a partial amount, but there were a was to get baseball spikes, baseball shirts few who had nothing to contribute. What to and a glove; correct sizes were needed. do? Yuriy returned to Kyiv dejected. Then What to do? Well, Forest Thomas, tourna- Sergiy Dobrevechir, manager of the team, ment director from South Carolina, and Lt. came to the rescue, it wasn't easy, but he Seaborn decided to "arrest" the Ukrainian was able to borrow the needed amount, it team. On the morning of August 6, the van carrying the Ukrainian team to lunch was Basil P. Tarasko is coach of the National surrounded by police cars. The team was Baseball Teams of Ukraine, district admin- told that there was a major problem and the istrator of the Little Leagues in Ukraine, van must follow the police cars. Well, the and a scout for the San Diego Padres van was escorted to the local Wal-Mart Pat Doyle meets Evgen Blizniuk of Kyiv, to whom she donated her deceased son's Baseball Club. where the manager met the team along with baseball glove. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9,2001 No. 49 U.S.-Ukraine Foundation celebrates its 10th anniversary with new projects by Olenka Dobczanska Constitutional Court Project, the Pylyp Orlyk institute for Democracy and the WASHINGTON -The u.s.-Ukraine Kennan Kyiv Project. Foundation, a publicly supported tax- Through the Community Partnerships exempt non-profit organization dedicated to Project for Local Government Training and the democratic and economic development Education (CPP), the U.S.-Ukraine of Ukraine, is currently marking its 10th Foundation has applied its mission of facili- anniversary. tating democratic development, free market Foundation President Nadia K. reform and human rights to the local level McConnell, a recipient of Ukraine's in Ukraine. Established in 1997 and funded Presidential Award of the Third Order for by U.S. Agency for international her work in promoting and strengthening Development (USA1D), CPP promotes the U.S.-Ukraine relations over the last decade, improvement of local government practices announced two new program initiatives in through the activities of 14 partnerships celebration of the anniversary. between U.S. and Ukrainian cities. The foundation has initiated its new via the CPP, Ukrainian and American Community Development Project (CDP), local leaders set out to address problems which is intended to encourage U.S. com- that the Ukrainians have identified within munity economic development, by bringing their communities, internships, exchanges, together volunteers who will identify and and direct personal contacts between the encourage business opportunities in their Ukrainian and American teams form an community with businesses in Ukraine, important component for each partnership volunteers will also encourage other U.S. and lay the foundation for mutual trust and Nadia K. McConnell of the UJS.-Ukraine Foundation with Ukraine's Prime community benefits through civic, cultural cooperation. Minister Anatolii Kinakh at a recent recepton in Washington. and educational partnerships with counter- One of CPP's biggest strengths is its four part Ukrainian organizations. The founda- regional training centers (RTCs) located in of Ukraine and the Constitutional Court of international Center for Scholars. The tion will support the formation of commu- Cherkasy, Donetsk, Kherson and Lviv. Ukraine for a series of seminars that were Kennan Kyiv Project (KKP) was initiated nity development committees and will RTCs allow CPP's reach to extend to held in various regions of Ukraine. in 1999 when the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation facilitate the exchange of services and com- dozens of communities that are not official- Over the past 10 years, the U.S.-Ukraine signed an agreement with the Kennan munication with their Ukrainian partners. ly partnered. RTCs serve as centers for Foundation has developed significant institute to open an office in USUF's Kyiv The USUF's other new project, Assisting local government support in Ukraine, pro- expertise in a number of public policy facility. the Legal Sector of Ukraine, aims to sup- viding access to education and training pro- areas. For example, in 1994 the The KKP has hosted conferences among port legal professionals and students in grams in public administration to all Parliamentary Development Project (PDP) Ukrainian scholars on issues such as devel- Ukraine as they learn to function in a rule Ukrainian communities. Since CPP began, was established after ivan Pliushch, then opment, economics, and democratic transi- of law democracy. The foundation seeks RTCs have held 446 seminars for about chairman of the verkhovna Rada, asked the tion. These conferences have been co- funding that could enable short-term 5300 local leaders from 280 cities across USUF to provide technical assistance and sponsored by other reputable institutions exchange programs between U.S. and Ukraine. support for the Task Force on Parliamentary such as the institute for international Ukrainian law professors, the publication of in 1998, USUF started its legal sector Reform. His request eventually led to the Relations of Odesa State University and the Ukrainian legal textbooks, non-governmen- work by establishing the Constitutional founding of PDP, a US AJD-funded cooper- Pylyp Orlyk institute for Democracy, and tal organizational (NGO) support, and fund- Court of Ukraine Project. This program ative effort of the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation have been supported by the U.S. ing for students to purchase legal textbooks. helped spread awareness and understanding and indiana University's School of Public Department of State and the George F. in reference to the new projects, Mrs. of the new Constitution of Ukraine and the and Environmental Affairs. Kennan Fund. Discussions between schol- McConnell said, "We believe that these two Constitutional Court to Ukrainian citizens During the project, USUF project staff ars have continued after the conferences, new projects will further integrate U.S. citi- and governmental entities, especially with worked side by side with deputies and pro- including efforts in research on develop- zens and society in general with Ukraine. regard to protecting the constitutional rights vided them with the necessary information ment issues contemporary to Ukraine and They continue our 10-year history of sup- and liberties of Ukrainians in affirming the and analysis they needed to make appropri- other nations in transition. porting democratic and free market institu- principle of the rule of law. The project ate changes in the verkhovna Rada's proce- USUF was one of the first Western tions in Ukraine and the U.S. І encourage was made possible by a grant from the U.S. dures and structures. organizations to establish a physical pres- all those individuals interested in taking an information Agency's Bureau of PDP has translated into Ukrainian over ence in Kyiv through the founding of the active role in supporting Ukraine to volun- Educational and Cultural Affairs. 200 documents of comparative information Pylyp Orlyk institute for Democracy teer in our new projects. The foundation A booklet, "Learn About the or analytical pieces for the verkhovna (POlD) in 1991. Since its establishment, needs your support." Constitutional Court," written in a question Rada's reference. PDP also disseminated POlD's informational services have ren- Both new projects build on the founda- and answer format and specifically intend- valuable information to policy-makers in all dered it a valuable tool in advancing tion-'s work over the past 10 years, through ed for Ukrainian citizens, was commis- branches of the Ukrainian government, aca- democracy and free-market reform in such major projects as the U.S.-Ukraine sioned and published, in addition, advisory demia, and the mass media. Ukraine. Community Partnerships Project for Local boards in the United States and in Ukraine The foundation also partners with the With over 40 staffers, the U.S-Ukraine Government Education and Training, the prioritized issues related to the Constitution Kennan institute at the Woodrow Wilson Foundation is headquartered in Washington, and operates through five major cities in Ukraine: Cheikasy, Donetsk, Kherson, Kyiv and Lviv. The foundation creates and sus-- tains channels of communication between the United States and Ukraine, in order to build peace and prosperity through an exchange of information. The foundation is dedicated to strengthening the mutual objec- tives of the United States and Ukraine, advancing Ukraine as a cornerstone of regional stability and as a full partner in the community of nations. USUF has been supported by many indi- vidual and corporate donors from the Ukrainian American community. Three organizations, the Coordinating Committee to Aid Ukraine, the United Ukrainian American Relief Committee and The Washington Group donated initial funds in 1991 enabling the foundation to embark on its mission. Since then, the USUF's unique role has been supported by such major institutions as the Bradley Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Eurasia Foundation, Kennan institute, National Endowment for Democracy, Pew Charitable Trusts, U.S. Agency for international Development and U.S. information Agency. For more information, contact the U.S.- Ukraine Foundation, 733 15th St., NW, Suite 1026, Washington, DC 20005; tele- phone, (202) 347-4264; fax, (202) 347- 4267; e-mail: usuf^usukraine.org; website, A map detailing locations in Ukraine where the Community Partnerships Project is active today. www.usukraine .org. No 49 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9,2001 13

ots. During those four years a whole in 1941, after Ukrainian patriot and by that time had occupied Ukraine, arrest- Executions at Bazar... epoch of Ukrainian history passed; the nationalist Oleh Kandyba Olzhych, ed some 721 people who had taken part in (Continued from page 1) Bazar tragedy was the finale. organized 20th anniversary commem- the memorial services. They were execut- obvious that the military situation at the But the tragic history of Bazar does morations of the event at the site of the ed by the Nazis several days later in time was such that there was little not end there in 1921. executions, German Nazi authorities, who Zhytomyr. chance the second winter campaign led by Lt. Gen. Yurii Tiutiunnyk of the Ukrainian National Republic would be successful. Thousands of poorly armed, under- dressed and underfed men went forward in the last days before winter to confront the Bolshevik Red Army, which had amassed tens of thousands of troops for battle againstahe partisans. Merely two weeks after the campaign began, the con- tingent was destroyed by the Soviet Second Red Cavalry Brigade of Gen. Hryhorii Kotovsky. Hundreds were killed and hundreds more taken prisoner before the battle enced. The 359 imprisoned were escort- ed to a field outside the village of Bazar on November 21 to be executed, but first Gen. Kotovsky gave them the chance to cross over and join the Red Army. None agreed to do so and all were shot as they sang the Ukrainian national hymn "Sche Ne vmerla Ukraina." Only four years had passed since a similar tragedy had taken place at Kruty, just outside of Kyiv, pitting a force of college and high school students at the beginning of the war against the Bolsheviks. The battles of Kruty and л Bazar both ended in tragedy, with the ^ чх v. Krymchan execution of imprisoned Ukrainian patri- The two communal graves ("bratski mohyly") at Bazar are marked by crosses, in the background: a memorial to those killed at the site.

The Prosvita Ukrainian Language why is the question needed at all? if any- Mr. Movchan said he believes the Ukraine begins... Society entered the fray on December 5 thing tthe third part of the question! actions of the little-known Russian Bloc (Continued from page 1) when its president, National Deputy should have been constructed to ask, and the structure of the questions in the 19 questions, including the generally Pavlo Movchan, said in rebuttal during a 'what foreign languages do you speak?'" census point to an effort by Ukrainian mundane requests for data on citizen- press conference that the actions of the Dr. Pohribnyi also pointed out that he state authorities to prepare the ground- ship, place and date of birth, family sta- Russian Bloc, which is a registered pre- had noticed several flaws in the way the work for a call for making Russian a tus, members of household, education, election political organization in survey was carried out by census-takers state language in Ukraine. occupation, income, etc. Ukraine, are constitutionally dubious in when they had questioned him that "This is the fulfillment of the election Two questions, however - on lan- a country that recognizes Ukrainian as morning, including use of Russian and promises made during President Leonid guage and ethnicity - have driven what the state language. not the official language, Ukrainian, by Kuchma by his 1994 campaign," said should have been a routine affair into the He added that Prosvita also has con- the individual who took the survey. He Mr. Movchan. "The culmination of these realm of controversy, it was initially cerns that the question on language also noted that the survey-taker did not processes could be a Ukrainian referen- sparked by an organized effort by a found in the census questionnaire was allow him to fill out the questionnaire dum on language." somewhat amorphous political entity constructed in such a way as to force an himself, while giving the excuse that her Preliminary results of the Ukrainian called the Russian Bloc, which is distrib- answer of "Russian" at some point. supervisors had instructed her to take the census are expected in April 2002, while uting literature and placing ads in news- indeed, the question asks initially for information back to the office and fill other details such as nationality and lan- papers in various cities throughout the "native language," and then added: "if out the forms there. Dr. Pohribnyi guage are expected by the end of 2002. country and on the internet and stirring your native language is not Ukrainian, explained that this could lead to falsifi- Complete results will be available at the up ethnic discord by encouraging do you speak Ukrainian?" and finally, it cation of information. end of 2003. respondents to accent their Russian her- asks respondents to state "another lan- itage and language preference. guage that you know." One leaflet distributed by the Russian it is the last part of the question that Bloc in Chernihiv states: "in 1991 we Prosvita leaders said has been structured lost a large part of our country, in 2001 to undermine efforts to support the we could lose a large part of our nation. development of the Ukrainian language Don't allow yourself to be minimized! in the country. During the census, say that you are "The way the questions on language Russian!" . are structured, any way you look at it the On December 4 it issued a statement result can only be that Russian is spoken to lnterfax-Ukraine in which it said that by all," explained Mr. Movchan. its "largest fear" is that "possible con- Added Anatolii Pohribnyi, a leading coctions, falsifications and deceptions of member of both the Ukrainian Writers' citizens" could occur "in order to artifi- Union and Prosvita: "What is this about a cially change the national and language second language? Why is it concluded composition of the population." that there is second language knowledge,

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DATELlNE NEW YORK: Canadian actress wins NY film award by Helen Smindak

Actress7producer Stephanie Thorpe, a "Crafting identity" polished wood sculptures and thick wool fifth-generation Ukrainian Canadian, tapestries to hand-painted gossamer- walked off with Best Actor honors at the Lovers of Ukrainian arts and crafts, weight silk scarves and dresses, flower- New York international independent and all things beautiful jammed the decorated ceramic bowls and plates, Film and video Festival. Ms. Thorpe library, stairway and second-floor rooms intriguing ceramic panels and conch- won the award for her acting in "The of the Ukrainian institute of America on shaped bowls, handsome stoneware Absent Phallus," a feature film that she a mild evening iii early November to vases and porcelain pitchers, as well as co-wrote and produced. The film also gaze at ceramics, eggshells, fabric, glass, hand-blown and hand-painted glass orna- won the Best Directorial Debut award metal and wood fashioned into dazzling ments, exotic multi-strand necklaces, and for its director, Mike Davies Jr. works of art. it was the preview and sale stunning goose-and ostrichregg pysanky. Although the premiere showing of the of a three-day group show of crafts, Попа Sochynsky Shyprykevich, who film took place on September 8 at the "Crafting identity," sponsored by Branch chaired the event, pointed out that exhi- Clearview Cinema in Manhattan, Ms. 113 of the Ukrainian National Women's bition participants melded ancient tech- Thorpe accepted the Best Actor award League of America and the institute as a niques with contemporary aesthetics, last weekend in Los Angeles, where her fund-raiser for The Ukrainian Museum. casting a fresh light on each of the media film was being screened during the Los interpreting their cultural roots were 12 in which they operated. "The pieces in Angeles international independent video artists: Masha Archer (California), jewelry; the exhibit reflected more than simply and Film Festival. The New York festival Boris Dudchenko (Pennsylvania), glass; the intricate means of their production - was interrupted by the September 11 Nancy Weeks Dudchenko (Pennsylvania), they served as a moving tribute to the tragedy, so its award presentations were ceramics; Natalia Kormeluk (Maryland), potent mix of myth and memory that carried over to the L.A. festival. ceramics; Lialia Kuchma (Ulinois), tapestry; constitutes one's personal heritage," Ms. Both the New York and the Los Dan Kvitka (Oregon), wood; Sophia Lada Shyprykevich noted. (Canada), hand-painted ornaments; Nina Angeles festivals focus on underground, The well-coordinated show, which Lapchyk (Massachusetts), hand-painted low-budget and non-mainstream artists. received a nice publicity boost from the silk; Kateryna Nemyra (Ohio), ceramics; Since the name Thorpe does not have Stephanie Thorpe New York Daily News prior to the open- Zorianna Sokhatska (Pennsylvania), hand- a Slavic ring, Ms. Thorpe and her New ing, was put together by a crew of spirited painted silk; valentin Yotkov (New York), York triumph would have slipped by the picked up by the Canadian Comedy professionals. Ms. Shyprykevich says that silversmith; and Sofia Zielyk (New York), attention of "Dateline New York" had І Network. vice-chairs Ola Lewicky and Daria Mehrle pysanky. All but Mr. Yotkov, a Bulgarian by not received a communique in November A native of vancouver, Ms. Thorpe, took on a large share of responsibilities, ancestry, were Ukrainian, and several of the from Andriy J. Semotiuk. A Los Angeles 25, grew up in that West Coast city and and a great deal of work was done by com- artists were on hand to meet and talk with attorney at law, Mr. Semotiuk is presi- was involved in many Ukrainian activi- mittee chairs Alia Leshko, Martha visitors. dent of the Hollywood Trident Network, ties there during her childhood, including Lewicky, Lesia Rakowsky, Christine an organization that brings together folk dancing and school. She says her Exhibit pieces ranged from exotic entertainment and media industry profes- parents, vancouver lawyer7business- blown-glass forms, sophisticated highly- (Continued on page 18) sionals for mutual career support and woman Bonnie Kripps and pharmacist contact, and conducts educational proj- Edward Thorpe (Torupka), were very ects for members. active in Yancouver's Ukrainian Mr. Semqtiuk's e-mail announcement Orthodox parish. Her grandmother, to HTN members and the press that "the Agnes Kripps, president of the rising Ukrainian Canadian star Stephanie vancouver chapter of the Children of Thorpe" would be in Los Angeles on Chornobyl, is a former British Columbia December 1 for the screening of her first Member of Parliament and was one of feature film made reference to its New the first Ukrainian women to serve in York premiere, immediately prompting Parliament. me to search for further information, Last spring, Ms. Thorpe received a (incidentally, readers may recall that Mr. master's degree in English literature in Semotiuk, born in Edmonton, was a cor- Toronto, where she now spends several respondent at the United Nations from months each year with her Counter 1975 to 1978 as part of his work with the Productions company. She has just com- World Congress of Free Ukrainians.) pleted filming her second feature film-as "The Absent Phallus," which has also producer and female lead in "Hair of the received a special commendation from Dog," scheduled for release in early the Canadian Annual independent Film 2002. Festival, explores the relationship Engaged in theater work earlier in her involving two friends, fashion designer career, Ms. Thorpe turned to film pro- Julia (Stephanie Thorpe) and struggling duction and has produced a number of artist Kate, who have shared everything short films, among them "When Urine throughout their whole lives - including Love," "Tell My Story" and "Sour men. Following a scandalous love trian- Milk." She has appeared in various Tv gle between the two friends and Kate's commercials, a pilot for a television boyfriend, the women's friendship dete- series and the short films "The Whole riorates; Kate is left bitter and alone, Machine," "Harsh Reality," "Point of while Julia develops a one-night stand view" and "Day of the Carp." Her fea- habit. When a piece of Kate's art is ture film credits include "Parasidium" Lialia Kuchma with one of her tapestries. stolen, the pursuit to recover the scan- and Astral Entertainment's "Beautiful dalous sculpture forces Julia to retrace Horizon," as well as the upcoming "Hair her sexual past, while Kate scrambles to of the Dog." find the art work before the two best Ms. Thorpe is busy on several fronts. friends can learn what they really think She was a British Columbia delegate of each other. with a Canada trade mission (the The film not only brought an acting youngest delegate in the group) that award for Ms. Thorpe and the directing accompanied Canadian Prime Minister award for her associate, Mr. Davies, it Jean Chretien, British Columbia Premier was also nominated for best feature film Gordon Campbell and other western in the New York festival. Canada premiers to Los Angeles on Described as "a mainstream idea with November 29 and 30. She -has just been an art house flair" by The independent hired to host a new Canadian television Film Quarterly, "The Absent Phallus" is show featuring indie (independent) film- the first feature film produced by Ms. makers and is already taping shows that Thorpe and her Toronto-based company will begin airing in the spring. Counter Productions inc. (Though She says she has high hopes of doing intended for mature audiences, the film a documentary about her Ukrainian is not pornographic, despite its intriguing ancestors in the near future. With five title.) Counter Productipns, established generations of ancestors to work with, by Ms. Thorpe, Mr. Davies, writer beginning with great-great grandparents Patrick Thornton and producer Lindsay Wasyl and Olena Krepiakevich of Lanzillotta^ received an earlier success Galicia and Anton and Olena with the award-winning short film Achtimichuk of Bukovyna - all of whom "When Urine Love," which has garnered arrived in Canada in 1897 - she declares international acclaim and has been she has "some great stories to tell." Nina Lapchyk with her art works on silk. No. 49 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9,2001 15 Organist from Ukraine finds survival requires going it alone byYaroBihun energy organizing annual international organ festivals, Special to The Ukrainian Weekly which bring organists fromaroun d the world to play before Ukrainian audiences. And despite all of the difficulties WASHINGTON - one does not expect to hear encountered in raising funds for such an undertaking, he Bortniansky's works in a Gothic cathedral. His religious said, to date there have been 10 such festivals. and secular compositions would seem not to meld well with This year, for the first time, the festival focused on organ- its cold, stone arches. And yet, on a recent Sunday evening ists from one country, the United States - the first such at the Washington National Cathedral, the Ukrainian corn- musical event in Europe, he said. With funding assistance poser's Concerto in D Major felt right at home, along with from the U.S. Embassy and four private enterprises in the works of Bach, vivaldi, Mozart, Buxtehude, Guilmant Ukraine, the festival featured four American organists, and vierne more frequently heard in that environment. including Douglas Major, the head organist of the it was during the cathedral's Sunday evening organ Washington National Cathedral, who performed in Kyiv as recital on November 18, featuring vblodymyr Koshuba, the well as in Kharkiv and Bila Tserkva. chief organist of the National House of Organ and Chamber Music in Kyiv. The recital was part of the Ukrainian artist's This is Mr. Koshuba's sixth concert tour in the United month-long, eight-concert tour of the northeastern United States, where he has played in many large and even more States. smaller cities on the Eastern Seaboard and the Midwest, in it was a return performance for Mr. Koshuba. He first addition to Washington, this year's tour took him to Wayne, played on the cathedral's grand organ, a 10,650-pipe instru- Pa.; Elizabeth, N.J.; Albany, N.Y.; St. Joseph, Mich.; ment considered an American masterpiece, during his U.S. Belloit, Wise; Chesterton, ind.; and Wheaton, ПІ. tour in 1994. His program then was devoted exclusively to Earlier this year, Mr. Koshuba traveled to italy, France, Ukrainian and other Slavic composers, in this year's pro- Germany and Sweden. And at Christmas time he is sched- gram, in addition to Bortniansky's Concerto, he also uled to inaugurate a new organ in New Delhi, lndia. This brought back Mussorgsky's "The Great Gate of Kyiv" and will add South Asia to his travels, which, in addition to Borodin's "Nocturne." None of the three pieces was corn- Europe and North America, include South America and posed for the organ, so Mr. Koshuba created his own Japan. arrangements of Bortniansky and Mussorgsky, and hap- Mr. Koshuba says that over the past 10 years, however, pened to find an organ arrangement to Borodin while per- he has only had two concerts in the former republics of the forming in Germany. Soviet Union - one in Belarus and the other in Moldova. Mr. Koshuba is somewhat unique among his perform- The demise of the Soviet Union also effectively cut all ing-arts colleagues in Ukraine, in recent years he has spent previous interaction in the performing arts, he said. "And no three to four months out of the year on concert tours abroad matter how many times 1 call their concert organizers - first - primarily in Western Europe and North America. He of all, in Russia -1 am refused." organizes these tours by himself, without the assistance of "it's easier to play a concert in America than in Russia," any official or private management agencies. The only he said. such official agency, UkrKontsert, he explained in an inter- Mr. Koshuba does find time to perform throughout view with The Ukrainian Weekly, went out with the Soviet Ukraine, especially in Chernivtsi, Kharkiv, Donetsk, Bila Union, and attempts to replace it in one form or another Tserkva and Khmelnytskyi, where, he says, "They have have failed. wonderful instruments and very appreciative audiences." "So if you want to survive as a performer, you have to do Unfortunately, he adds, their honorariums are "modest." it on your own," he said. Aside from himself, he added, The remuneration is, of course, greater when he performs only the Kyiv Chamber Choir, under My kola Hobdych, abroad, although it varies greatly from city to city and from Organist volodymyr Koshuba in front of the performs abroad regularly. The choir also performed at the church to church, where his recitals are, for the most part, Washington National Cathedral, where he played a Washington National Cathedral while on a U.S. tour four performed. But the costs and risks are greater as well, he recital on November 18. years ago. adds. Unlike some leading Ukrainian instrumental and vocal Risks? he had studied to be a pianist. For a while he played the soloists who have chosen to remain and pursue their careers Recently a band of thieves cornered him on a train in piano professionally, at the ivan Franko Theater and with in the West, Mr. Koshuba keeps retorting home to Kyiv, to Poland as he was returning from a European tour and the Kyiv Philharmonic. But, then, one day in 1971, he his wife and 10-year-old daughter, his work at the National relieved him of his earnings - not an uncommon experience heard the new organ that was installed at the National House of Organ and Chamber Music and his students at the for Ukrainian men returning home fromwor k abroad. House of Organ and Chamber Music. "1 fell in love with conservatory. And - as he stood in line along with hundreds of that instrument," he recalls, and his fate was sealed. Asked if maybe "patriotism" could explain his behavior, Thanksgiving home-bound travelers, with his oversized and Ukraine, understandably, is not known for producing Mr. Koshuba was, at first, taken aback, but added: "1 have overstuffed suitcase and duffel bag, waiting to board a many world-class organists. Mr. Koshuba estimates that not lost hope for a brighter future for our country, and there Greyhound bus for a 26-hour ride from Washington to there are some 15 to 20 professional organists in the country, must be those who are willing to do their part in building Minnesota - it was obvious that his was far fromth e glam- of which less than half would be considered "competitive." it." He observed, "That task seems to have fallen on the orous life of some prima donna or diva. Mr. Koshuba's performances have been recorded on two new generation and on individuals." Now in his early 50s, Mr. Koshuba was attracted to the CDs. The most recent was recorded in Sweden in 1999; the Mr. Koshuba said he also spends quite a bit of time and organ only after he graduated fromth e conservatory, where other was made on an earlier U.S. tour. Hrabova debuts in Washington via TWG Cultural Fund concert series by Roman Ferenceyych Boichenko and Nadenenko. The audience, compelling the singer to ALEXANDRIA, va. - For her perform a few encores, enthusiastically Washington debut on Sunday, November 4, received all renditions by Ms. Hrabova. in the 2001-2002 Music Series sponsored by The Washington Group Cultural Fund, The great success of Ms. Hrabova's Ms. Hrabova chose to divide her rerMitions recital was in no small measure due also to between classical operatic oeuvre and the highly skillful efforts of her accompa- works by Ukrainian composers. nist, pianist Earl Buys. As an interlude at Arias by Puccini, Gounod, Rossini, Ms. Hrabova's concert, Mr. Buys per- Mozart and others were the perfect vehicle formed Chopin's Harp Etude. to demonstrate the beauty and resonant Ms. Hrabova is a graduate of the Lutsk youthful strength of her voice. institute of Music and the Lysenko Writing about Ms. Hrabova's perform- Graduate institute of Music (formerly the ance in verdi's "La Traviata" at the Dicapo Lviv Conservatory of Music). She has won Opera Theater John Freeman, senior editor numerous compeitions in Europe and the and critic of Opera News (June 1999), United States, and starred as Donizetti's described her talents thus: "The Ukrainian "Lucia di Lammermoor," Tchaikovsky's soprano looked, acted and sounded the part "iolanta," Gilda in verdi's "Rigoletto," fof violettaj with gripping sincerity ..., with Mimi and Musetta in Puccini's "La the vibrant intensity of Licia Albanese ..." Boheme" while performing at the National The second part of Ms. Hrabova's recital comprised songs by Ukrainian Lyric Opera, Dicapo Opera Theater, Opera composers. With great feeling and subtle at Florham, Opera of the Hamptons, and the emotion she rendered some old romances Liederkranz Opera Theater. by Liudkevych ("Taina," lyrics by Oles), Ms. Hrabova's appearance in Alexandria Sichynskyi's "Babyne Lito," was the second concert in the music series Oleksandra Hrabova, with the deputy chief of mission of the Embassy of Kropyvnytskyi's "Soloveiko" and works sponsored by The Washington Group Ukraine, Tolodymyr Yatsenkivskyi, and his wife, Olha, after the concert spon- by Sonevytsky and Kytastyi, as well as Cultural Fund, which take place under the sored by The Washington Group Cultural Fund, at The Lyceum in Old Town folk songs arranged by Liatoshynskyi, patronage of the Embassy of Ukraine. Alexandria, Ya. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9,2001 No. 49 Leon Hardink... (Continued from page 7) chairman. His dedication to the UNA TO PLACE YOUR ADvERTlSEMENT CALL MARlA OSClSLAWSKl, (973) 292-9800 x 3040 was evident in everything he did. 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even more cooperation. At 10th anniversary... But the Ukrainian president also asserted With deep sorrow we announce the death of (Continued from page 3) that relations with Europe are just as impor- the economies of all the countries in the tant to Ukraine as those with its northern region. Trade volume between Ukraine and neighbor. At a gala concert of Ukrainian irene Efremov culture in Moscow on November 29, Mr. Russia peaked in 1996 at S16 billion. Kuchma said Kyiv is striving for equally November 7, 2001 Presidents Putin and Kuchma also strong bilateral relations with Russia and agreed on more extensive cooperation in the with Europe. She was the daughter of Halyna and Nicholas Efremov. energy sector, where much of the trade "The question is raised at home and between the two states occurs. Mr. Putin abroad: what choice will Ukraine make, She is survived by: pointed out that problems between the two will it be Russia or the European Union? І countries in that field finally might have Sister Mary Efremov believe the wording is itself incorrect and come to an end. Nephews Nicholas Efremov-Kendal comparable to a choice between water or Sviatoslav Efremov-Kendal "The issue of natural gas has always bread or between a roof and a floor," volodymyr Efremov-Kendal been a point of discord," explained Mr. explained Mr. Kuchma, according to Uncle Michael Korchynsky. Putin, according to interfax-Ukraine. "After interfax-Ukraine. a lot of difficult work we have found a com- President Kuchma also was on hand for A memorial service will be held on Sunday December 16, 2001, at 6 p.m. mon denominator." the official beginning of "The Year of at the Ukrainian Academy of Arts and Sciences. The two leaders discussed the expansion Ukraine in Russia" celebrations, which will 206 W. 100 St, New York, NY 10025 of relations in the military-industrial realm consist of a series of events held throughout as well, especially in joint production and Russia celebrating Ukrainian culture. Mr. Tel.: (212) 666-1866 sales of AN-70 and AN-74 aircraft and in Kuchma said he would like to see a similar the space industry. series of events with a Russian theme in Overall, the two presidents praised the Ukraine in 2003. closer cooperation their countries presently The two presidents will meet again on DEATH ANNOUNCEMENTS enjoy. While Mr. Putin said he was pleased December 14 in Kharkiv as part of an to be published in The Ukrainian Weekly - in the Ukrainian by the "serious move forward" in relations, extended Ukraine-Russia business conven- or English language - are accepted by mall, courier, fax, phone or e-mail. Mr. Kuchma said that the path was clear for tion and trade exposition. information should be addressed to the attention of the Advertising Department and sent to: The Ukrainian Weekly, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280 (NB: please do not include post office box if sending via courier), Parsippany, N.J. 07054; should include the suggestions that came fax, (973) 644-9510; telephone, (073) 202-0800, ext, 3040; e-mail, staff 0 ukrweekly.com. At the Leadership... out of this conference mentioned above. (Continued from page 8) We would like to underline some sugges- States bravely, but also worked hard to tions discussed: reducing corruption, priva- restructure the military forces in Ukraine to tization of the economy, ensuring freedom NOTlCE TO UNA MEMBERS insure Ukrainian independence. of the press, stopping the brain drain, Our conclusion: while the country con- attracting foreign capital for investment in Please contact your branch secretary if you need additional tinues to face serious challenges, the prog- Ukraine, developing tourism, applying for insurance, or if you have any questions concerning your nosis for Ukraine's future is good. To make membership in NATO and the European insurance coverage with the UNA. sure that its next 10 years are even more Union. We might add one of our own: pro- productive, we believe the Ukrainian gov- moting better international relations through However, billing questions should be directed to the UNA ernment needs a list of priorities. Such a list sports, literature and the arts. Home Office, since branch secretaries no longer collect pre- mium payments.

the passage of the referendum that led to The Ukrainian National Association and its many branch seo 10th anniversary... recognition of Ukraine as an independent retaries are happy to serve our members. (Continued from page 1) state by the international community. UNA HOME OFF1CE Finally National Deputy Pavlo Mpvchan, Mr. Kuchma also asserted that the basic a member of the Ukrainian National Rukh question answered by that referendum was Party, came up with what may be the defini- that in no way could Ukraine ever return to tive answer as to the reason for the dearth of the Soviet Union, a statement he said he had commemorations: "The national democratic first made in Moscow earlier in the week NOTlCE TO UNA political forces were assigning points and where he had attended a grand fete marking bartering for places on the national tickets the 10th anniversary of the formation of the SECRETARIES AND ORGANIZERS of either the Yuschenko ticket or the Commonwealth of independent States. Tymoshenko ticket, depending on their There were other commemorations as well, but nothing striking. National Deputy political preferences," explained Mr. The 2001 Membership Campaign ends December 21, 2001. Movchan with a sardonic smile. Lhor Yukhnovsky, who had led the demo- And then, altogether seriously, he added: cratic forces in the verkhovna Rada in 1991 Therefore, we will accept applications of new members only "We are completely in the wrong. We are and, as such, the vote for independence on through December 21, 2001 losing this important moment in our history. August 24, spoke at a sparsely attended We keep putting out slogans on unity, while event at the historic Teachers' Building on We urge you to make every effort to fullfill your quota and mail we cut ourselves into pieces." November 30. in your application early enough to reach the Home Office by Quite honestly, there were in fact several On December 1, the Women into Power December 21, 2001 commemorations of the 10th anniversary of political organization held a commemora- the referendum by leading political figures tive evening that also was lightly attended, prominent at the time and today - they sim- although people like Mr. Yukhnovsky and ply were limited in scope and attendance. State Secretary of the Justice Ministry UNA HOME OFF1CE President Leonid Kuchma and his prede- Oleksander Lavrynovych had been invited. cessor, Leonid Kravchuk, who became the Journalist Yurii Lukanov, one of only first president of contemporary Ukraine on seven people who showed, said the lack of Українська Федеральна Кредитова Кооператива that historic date after he was voted into attention paid to the date is an injustice. office by 61.6 percent of Ukrainians, "This date in history may be even more "САМОПОМІЧ" together visited the National Museum of important than the declaration of independ- Філядельфія - Скрантон - Трентон Ukrainian History in Kyiv. ence," explained Mr. Lukanov. "This event There President Kuchma called gave social and legal support for what the December 1 "a historic event for Ukraine, verkhovna Rada had declared on August 24 and not only Ukraine, but for the world." and put to rest for all time any discussion on Mr. Kravchuk, for his part, added that it was whether the declaration was legitimate." ПОЗИЧКИ на НОВІ і ВЖИВАНІ АВТА! ПАЧКИ в ^ГЮРАЇНГГ NEW CAR LOAN USED CAR LOAN flb SPECIALS^, SPECIALS starting at О 0 DN1PRВ наших крамницяOх можн COа придбат.и авіяквитки в Україну та 4.99 Х)АРК 5.99 7OAPR з України, зробити візи до України. До вибору 99 взірців NEW OK 00WN - TERMS: 36 months74.999b APR, 48 monthstf.499fc APR, 60 months75.999fc APR хусток! Телефонні картки: 60 хв. розмови із Україною за S10. USED (no more than 2 years old) 20 9o down - Term: 48 months FKED RATE L1M1TED ТІМЕ OFFER CONTACT US FOR DETABLS J 2S^L^r!? AW CUFTON, NJ PHILADELPHIA UKRAINIAN SELFRELIANCE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION iff f^T^J^J^ 56S Clifton Ave 1801 Cottman Avel Philadelphia - Scranton - Trenton 888 ЗІЙЇтте TeL ЮГЗ-Л16-1643 T^- 215-728-8040 1-888-POLTAVA -L- ujkrcreditunionphila.com 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9,2001 No. 49

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Anthology of poetry Others taking part in the program were A bilingual anthology of 20th century Allison Hiroto, Cecilia Arana, Jodi Lin Ukrainian poetry was introduced to the and Elena Siyanko of the Yara Arts Group, public at two separate events in the East and bandurist7flutist Julian Kytasty, who village on the same day in late October. performed his own musical and vocal The unique book won first place in the compositions and the music of Genji ito as accompaniment for several readings. 4-4019 category of Literature by Ukrainian Authors at the 8th Forum of Ukrainian Later that day, at the Shevchenko СЙЄРГГ UNION SERVICES Book Publishers in Lviv last September. 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Svoboda, who spoke about outreach to the 9 (Continued from page 6) The General Assembly directed the (Continued from page 19) changing Ukrainian American community; UNA president or her designee to contact Assembly members attended a special was delivered by Paul Speaker, special Roma Hadzewycz, editor-in-chief of The the presidents of Ukrainian credit unions in liturgy and panakhyda for the repose of the assistant to actor Robert Redford and for- Ukrainian Weekly, whose topic was rela- North America to determine any possible souls of recently departed UNA members mer marketing director for the National tions with the news media; and John collaboration. offered at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Football League during the "Feel the Durbak, who covered possible solutions to 9 The General Assembly authorized the Church on Saturday afternoon by the Rev. Power" campaign. Mr. Speaker encouraged updgrading the information systems of hos- Executive Committee to discuss the luraGodenciuc. CCRF chapters to look beyond their "area pitals in Ukraine. Ukrainian Fraternal Association's renewed During the traditional Saturday evening of dominant influence" - the Ukrainian Small group discussions extended well proposal of a merger with the UNA. banquet, assembly members were enter- 9 American community - and to recognize into Saturday evening and continued over The General Assembly established a tained by the singing duo of Lidia and breakfast and brunch on Sunday. The Standing Committee on the Future of the the potential for expanding its programs and Gabriela Oros. in addition, Advisor Moroz CCRF National Office provided each UNA (comprising its younger members, reaching out not only to the corporate sector presented a humorous declamation, while chapter with new posters and information- Advisors Szeremeta, Skyba, Kolessa, but to many more diverse constituencies. the team of Honorary Members Kuropas Kaczkowski, Diakiwsky, Chudolij and "Fm pretty impressed with you guys," said al packets to share with local supporters, and Szmagala and Auditor Hawrysz, assist- Hadzewycz, vice-President Dydyk- Mr. Speaker. "You're doing an incredible corporate sponsors and news reporters. ed by Advisor Luchkiw provided a hilarious Petrenko, as well as Ms. Jarosewich, editor- job in Ukraine, and now it's time to tell Several chapters are already planning and good-natured insiders' look at the peo- in-chief of Svoboda). your story to a much broader audience." major fund-raisers for next spring to build ple involved with the UNA and its sub- 9 The General Assembly directed the The strategy caucus was also addressed on this year's successes. sidiaries. The evening raised Si80 for the Executive Committee to issue membership ^^^^^H^^^^^^^H press funds of Svoboda and The Weekly. cards to all UNA members and to distribute Adoption of resolutions them before the 2002 convention. As a teacher, Prof. Luckyj introduced 9 The General Assembly directed the Prof. George S.N. Luckyj... many undergraduate students to the com- Sunday's agenda included adoption of Executive Committee to pursue issuance of (Continued from page 4) plexities of Ukrainian literature and cul- the budget proposed by the Financial a UNA credit card with Ukrainian credit ture. To more advanced students, he gave Committee, as well as approval of resolu- Kyiv journal Suchasnist and daily news- unions. invaluable insights into the relationship tions. 9 paper Den. in 1999 and 2000 he published The General Assembly resolved that between literature and politics, and nation- Following is a list of the resolutions his memoirs in two volumes in Kyiv. direct mailings of dues notices should alism and literature. He was known to his approved. include a brief newsletter informing mem- Despite his many achievements, Prof. 9 many students as an erudite gentleman The General Assembly authorized the bers about UNA news. Luckyj did not receive the accolades one who was tolerant of other points of view. Executive Committee, together with the 9 The General Assembly established a would have expected, in 1989 a Prof. Luckyj leaves behind his wife, Standing Committee on Soyuzivka, to committee to raise funds for a monument Festschrift in his honor, "in Working Moira; daughters Natalie, Anna, and obtain legal counsel and engage a resort to the late Patriarch Mstyslav, leader of Order: Essays Presented to G. S. N. consultant regarding options for the future the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, to be Luckyj," was published as a volume of Christina; his sister Marta Spyra, two of Soyuzivka, and to report back to the erected at Soyuzivka (vice-President the Journal of Ukrainian Studies by grandchildren, and other family mem- General Assembly by mid-January. Dydyk-Petrenko, chair; Advisors Skyba ClUS. in 1999 he received the bers. Private funeral services were in 9 The General Assembly resolved to con- and Szeremeta, and Auditor Pastuszek, Antonovych Prize in recognition of his accordance with his wishes. He will be tinue paying dividends to cover the annual members). works on major Ukrainian literary fig- dearly missed also by many colleagues, premiums of all eligible members age 79 or 9 The General Assembly resolved that a ures - in particular his writings on Gogol friends and students; his legacy in older (all whole-life policies through the meeting of the UNA's Canadian representa- (his "Between Gogol and Shevchenko" Ukrainian and Slavic studies will be an 1958 CSO mortality tables). This resolution tion be convened by the director for Canada was published in Ukrainian translation enduring one. Donations may be made in will stand until the General Assembly or the by the end of January 2002. under the title "Mizh Hoholem і Prof. Luckyj's memory to the George Convention revokes the resolution on the The 2001 annual meeting of the UNA Shevchenkom" "in Kyiv in 1998) and of S.N. Luckyj Translation Prize Fund, advice of the UNA's consulting actuary. General Assembly was concluded at mid- his great contribution to the dissemina- Canadian Foundation for Ukrainian 9 The General Assembly approved the day on Sunday, December 2, with the tion of knowledge about Ukrainian liter- Studies, 2336A Bloor St. W., Suite 205, lease of 4,900 square feet of land at singing of the Ukrainian national anthem. ature in the West. Toronton, Ontario, M6S 1P3.

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its quota by 698 percent (District Report of the... Chairman Nicholas Fil); while the high- (Continued from page 7) est number of new members, 62 mem- while the number of Weekly subscribers bers insured for Si,724,000 was enrolled declined by 133. by the Northern New Jersey District The deficit of both publications for (District Chairman and Advisor Eugene presents the first three quarters of 2001 was Oscislawski). S86,000. For purposes of comparison, Evaluating the organizing achieve- we note that in the first nine months of ments of branch secretaries, the highest 2000 it totaled 3138,000. in accordance number of new members was enrolled by with the budget, the deficit of both pub- the secretaries Myron Pylypiak (Branch lications should not be over Si00,000 496), 39 members; Lubov Streletsky annually. (Branch 10), 24 members; and Advisor Stephanie Hawryluk (Branch 88), 27 4.Soyuzivka members. Evaluating the organizing activity of For the first nine months of 2001, the UNA we affirm that during the report Soyuzivka lost S462,000. During the period nearly all new members were entire previous year's losses of Soyuzivka enrolled by branch secretaries because totaled S579,000. Thus, the current year there were no professional organizers. will be similar financially to last year. As directed by the General Assembly, 6. Miscellaneous the Standing Committee on Soyuzivka on Reinvigorated sales of life insurance April 30 presented the Executive certificates and annuities, as well as fur- Committee with a detailed plan regarding ther decreases in expenses, especially the future of the resort. The plan was those associated with the problem of updated during the summer, in the mean- А high цтІЩ тсжіїщ of tmsMoml ttkmmim Cfirfstmas carols, performed Щ the Soyuzivka deficits, will stabilize the acclaimed Kylv Chamber Choir and The National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine. time, the Executive Committee sought the financial state of the UNA. opinion of the insurance authorities of The next convention of the UNA is New Jersey regarding several points in planned for May 24-28, 2002. The con- CD'S: S2!:50 the plan, and it will be discussed at the vention should determine the fate of (includes shipping) meeting of the General Assembly in early Soyuzivka and our plans in Canada, as The group has only 20 singers, Cassettes; 115:00 December. well as delineate the work of the UNA as but what singers they arc - big^ a whole for the future. marvelously focused voices. 5. Organizing Department of the UNA Make cheques payable to: The Auditing Committee calls on the They sung wonderfully clean in accordance with statistical data, entire Ukrainian patriotic community to unisons and the bases liave T DOTCOM RECORDINGS INC. during the report period, the first nine become subscribers to UNA publications Sow E s to die for. 3M4BborSt,W.M15 months of 2001, the UNA has 27 districts and to contribute to their press funds. Washington Post Toronto, ON, М8Х2У8 encompassing 238 branches in the United Please include your mailing address with your order States and Canada. During the report For the Auditing Committee: They achieved maximum period only 326 new members insured William Pastuszek, chairman perfection, a remarkable OR performance. for a total of S5,823,000 were enrolled. Stepan Hawrysz, vice-chairman New York Post І it should be noted that nearly all dis- Dr. Alexander Serafyn, secretary Order Toll Free in 1477-232-485 tricts enrolled new members during the Myron Groch, committee member Canada ft USA 1477ШІІГЩ report period, however, when reviewing Yaroslav Zaviysky, committee member visit our Website at: ^ the work of districts on a percentage www.edbvnet.Ret - in Toronto calf: (416) 242-5025 basis, the Albany district has already met (Translated by The Ukrainian Weekly) GpjD The Shevchenko Scientific Society, USA presents a benefit evening Paul Plishka on Wall Street featuring H1GH 1NTEREST RATES ON CDS the world renowned Metropolitan Opera soloist, FREE CHECK1NG and the internationally - acclaimed pianist GREAT RATES FOR LOANS, MORTGAGES Thomas Hrynkiw SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES AVAILABLE UKRA1N1AN7ENGL1SH SPOKEN Thursday, January 31, 2002 FRIENDLY PERSONNEL WESTERN UNlON sponsored by the historic india House WE CAN ACCOMMODATE ALL YOUR F1NANC1AL NEEDS

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Terrorist attacks... (Continued from page 3) Congratulations to November 29 that his country "is ready to consider" requests by the international anti-terrorism coalition to Lisa and Mark Arnott Congratulations to station troops on Kazak territory, Reuters and 1TAR- on their First Wedding Anniversary Dr. Theodore TASS reported. Mr. Nazarbaev added, however, that no such requests have been received. and and New channel opened for shipping aid welcome to our first grandchild Dr. Klaudia Nowakiwskyj Parker Alexander, on their 5th Wedding Anniversary, MOSCOW - Meeting on November 28 at the Nizhnii Pyandj border post between Tajikistan and Afghanistan, born October 26,2001. January19. Afghan, Tajik, United Nations and Russian officials Babtsia Уаііа and reached agreement on reopening that checkpoint and All our love and best wishes resuming ferry traffic across the Pyandj River to speed -bido Bohdan Nowakiwsky in both your careers. up the transportation of humanitarian aid to areas of northern Afghanistan previously controlled by the and big sister Saga Arnott Многая Літа! Taliban, the Associated Press and interfax reported on Многая Літа! -MOM and DAD November 29. 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9,2001 No. 49

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FOR THE ІІШТ GENEmnON

Hartford SUM members hold candlelight vigil for victims of terrorism LKELODEON: it rhymes with nickelodeon. Yes, that's a kids5 network (spelled with a capital "N"), but the origi паї word referred to an early movie theater that charged a nickel for admission. According to The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, the root of the word, "odeon" is from the Greek "oideion " a small building used for public per- І formances of music and poet ry. Our Ukelodeon is envi sioned as a public space where our youth, from kindergartners to teens, can come to learn, to share infor mation, to relate their expe^ HARTFORD, Conn. - The Ukrainian American Youth Association (SUM), Hartford branch, (whose members are riences, and to keep in touch seen in the photo above) recently held a candlelight vigil outside the Ukrainian National Home in Hartford to with each other, its contents honor the victims of the September 11 tragedy in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington. The SUM youths also will be shaped by the young read raised S200 toward the World Trade Center Relief Fund set up by the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America. ers of the next generation. The funds came from a bake sale and solicitation of donations. Let's help Afghanistan's children World focuses on Black Sea

Dear UKELODEON: orphan. Almost half of all children in Afghanistan suffer from chronic After the tragic events of malnutrition. Millions face the September 11 our fourth grade threat of starvation. That is why we encouraged the children of St. John should be thankful for having food, the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic water, a place to sleep and people School to give fl for America's who care for you. fund for Afghan children. This fund was set up by President George W. ivanka L. Farrell Bush. A student's parent paid for age 9 our postage. (Thank you, Mr. Puzyk, Springfield, N J. for your generosity.) Did you know that one in four PS: Here is one of the letters we Afghan children are not going to sent to President Bush. This one is make it to their fifth birthday? One from my classmate Alexis M. Rozyi, in three Afghan children is an who is 9 years old. The Ukrainian Stamp Collectors Club of Austria earlier this year released a special first day cover and a special postmark marking the international Day of the Black Sea. The release was a part of the "Europe 2001" series of ^r stamps released by the Republic of Austria; the one on this cover focuses on "Water: A Natural Treasure." This philatelic release by the Ukrainian Stamp vmif Collectors Club of Austria points to the fact that Austria is connected to Ukraine via the Danube River that flows into the Black Sea. The design of this first day cover is by ivan Turetskyi of Lviv. your Ї4бя h v^oferlW. Scientists have warned that the Black Sea is declining because of over-fish- УЇ mnkes me ^W. (tk^'pqrf'of'^h^tfs ing, pollution and the impact of species alien to it. The United Nations -ht 4ft fatяб^д chtfdeh, than k ^F ^ Environment Program said the environment, wildlife and people linked with greqfr х^Щ ahcf rnqkiftj mc -fW lfl the sea are threatened by discharges of raw sewage, coastal erosion and the dumping of sludge and mud dredged from ports. А Ц00 million project target- ed at the Black Sea and two of the major rivers that drain into it, hopes to address some of these problems. Klaus Toepfer, UNEP's executive director, said "We have known for some time that the Black Sea - a water system of global Atefs gozSj importance - has been suffering." He emphasized: "The findings are a warning to the world that we cannot take the health of our water systems for granted." No. 49 THE UKRA1NІ AN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2001 25

winning hit. England walked off, winning Ten years of... 5-4. it was a heart-breaking defeat. We (Continued from page 11) stood there stunned - we were just three lead 8-5 going into the last inning. Ukraine outs away from finishing in the top 10. scored two runs in the top of the seventh, On August 1 it was Holland 6-Ukraine 0, Agapov and Kubalsky led the attack with an expected defeat. We played like we were two hits each. going to lose. On Monday, August 6, wearing new Ukraine then moved into playdown cleats - Ukraine defeated Saipan 6-5. phase, ninth through 12th place, along with Pletenya came into relief in the second Belgium, Sweden and England. We needed inning with Ukraine down 2-0. He went victories over both Belgium and Sweden to the distance, allowing one earned run while finish in 10th place - our last chance. striking out six. vasiuk led the team in its Korolev once again was on the mound to fun educational comeback with two hits and scored the face the Belgians, his third start. Ukraine deciding run in the sixth inning, it was our scored no runs to Belgium's 8. All hopes children 6 products first victory on U.S. soil. were dashed for 10th place. Ultimately, Ukraine finished with a 1-3 Even the 11-4 win over Sweden on the record, and U.S. West defeated Latin final day did little to make the long bus ride America for the World Big League title. back to Kyiv enjoyable. As the district administrator of the Little Ultimately, italy defeated a tough videos and ail N6W Leagues in Ukraine 1 was truly proud to Russian team to win the European Senior ї4ЄМ4 see our players here in the States. All that Championship. Ukraine was relegated back work since 1995 to build up the Little to Group В, which means that next summer 31ueavt Puzzles! League program was really worth it. І Ukraine must win the Group В щф (lZ piece) expect more success in the future. At the Championship again to move back to end of the tournament 1 wished bur players Group A. and coaches a safe trip back to Ukraine. Why are we in this situation again? We i^isia My closing remarks included the fact that came to Germany missing our two top the final standings were not important, pitchers. Roman Yatsuk, also one of the top what was important was the way the play- pitchers in Europe and our best, was in the ers carried themselves for those eight days Czech Republic pitching for a local base- in the United States. ball club. The salary he earned there was My message to the team: "You were the much more than he earned in Kirovohrad. ambassadors of Ukraine. Most people had The Czech Republic agreed to bring no idea where Ukraine was located, they Roman to Germany and then have him had no knowledge of who you were, or pitch for Ukraine. Well, the Czech RepubUc how you performed on дпіоііте field. was in our group, so we were not surprised But they saw how you acted, they watched that Yatsuk was a no-show. Why didn't he your every move. They were impressed by fp arrange for his own transportation to your actions - you were gentlemen, uzzk respectful and humble. They respect you Germany? Where is his desire to compete and Ukraine. Ukraine could not have had for Ukraine? Where is his allegiance? І will Ho per video (volumes і fc- г available) better ambassadors than you, our Big get to the bottom of this. Priced in U.'S. dollars (pluft ttiM art4 to where applicable). League team." Our second best pitcher, lefty Sergiy Trofimenko, remained at home in Crimea. European Championship, Group A A couple of years ago he and Oleh Boyko, ^atUoUfro visit our website manager of Team Ukraine, had a difference On July 28 to August 5 Ukraine's senior ЛгМЬ-'МЬ.-ШЬ vwvi.ufcramianpower.com of opinion. Since then Boyko refuses to baseball team competed in the European Championship, Group A, in Bonn and place Trofimenko on the roster. І believe Cologne, Germany. that a dialogue should have taken place Last summer the team had captured the between the two parties, and that their dif- European Baseball Championship, Group ferences should have been corrected. This B, in Slovakia. That victory enabled was not done, and Team Ukraine was hurt Ukraine to move into Group A competi- badly. tion. The key here at the 2001 champi- All problems and disagreements onship was to finish in one of the top 10 between players and coaching staff must be positions and avoid relegation. Ukraine resolved before the next season begins. 24 Belvia Road, Box 191, was grouped with Spain, the Czech Cooler heads must prevail. Our National Republic, Russia, England and Holland. Team program must have all of the top Toronto, Ont., Canada M8W 3R3 Two victories in group play would be our players performing and available for all goal. international tournaments. On July 27 Ukraine^faced Spain and had There is so much baseball talent in to use wooden bats for the first time. These Ukraine. Let's put our best foot forward and Tel: (416) 695-2458 bats had arrived from a bat distributor from get the best players on the national teams of Russia the previous day. We had no experi- Ukraine. 9fe-^ ence using wooden bats back home in Ukraine. Well, we came out swinging and shocked Spain. Final score: Ukraine 12- Spain 7. The next day we faced the Czech Republic. The Czechs raced to a 12-0 lead, we fought back late in the game to close at 12-7, but the Czechs piled it on. 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"Brave Rooster" goes on the road Mykola Myshka awaits St. Nicholas premiere of "The Brave Rooster" was in the" City of Brotherly Love" in June. The operetta was next performed during the summer season at the Soyuzivka resort. The theme of the operetta is the tri- umph of Good over Evil as the rooster and the dog stand up to bullies: the polecat and the fox. The story was adapted for the stage from the tale "When the Moon Rises" by Natalia Zabila. The operetta from Lviv was com- posed by Bohdan Yaniwsky, who has worked in all the major theaters of Ukraine and has composed numerous The cover of the program book for operas, symphonies, choral works and the operetta "The Brave Rooster," songs. Director ivan Prasko, an actor featuring a design by Andrij Pikush and teacher, is best known in of Ukraine. Ukrainian circles for directing the opera "Lys Mykyta." CHATHAM, N J. - "The Brave Assistant director Katrya Oransky- Rooster;" a children's operetta per- Petyk, a performer in musical theater formed by a lively troupe of and a voice teacher coached the chil- Philadelphia-area youngsters age 3 to dren during rehearsals, while Taras Mishanyna 18 was presented here at Chatham Lewyckyj of the school of the High School on November 18. Two vbloshky dance was responsible for A Ї T H L 1 K В G 1 F T S DM weeks later the show was in the choreography. Many other people r Washington. were involved in costume and set N 0 R T A P 1 N P D S D E E D The sponsor of this very special design, as well as other aspects of the production featuring very special Ukrainian-language production. E Z Y w A N Y О L H О A C T P amateur actors was the Ukrainian The UECC has said it hopes to take L T R 1 D 0 0 M A 0 c E R E Y Educational and Cultural Center this production of "The Brave (UECC) of Philadelphia. The U.S. Rooster" to other cities. P Y Q A 0 R v В G Х M P A D D M M H T L A E H U В z C E Х M Passaic school holds Family Fall Festival A Y L v T E R c E s E E Q Y 0 Х R E K R О W R E D N 0 W E W E A Z N Х S A L 0 H C 1 N T S 0 H U M 1 L 1 T Y W 0 L L 1 P R E В 0 L G R 0 D A s 1 D 1 JLJ To solve this month's Mishanyna, search for the words capitalized in the text in the Mishanyna grid.

Come DECEMBER, children can t wait for ST. N1CHOLAS to arrive - be it at church, at school or at home (where he traditionally leaves GEFTS under your P1LLOW or under your bed). We celebrate his feast day on December 6, according to the new calen- dar (called the Gregorian calendar after Pope Gregory ХІІІ, who intro- duced it in 1582), or December 19, according to the old calendar (the SLOATSBURG, N.Y. - St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic School in Passaic, Julian calendar, adopted by Julius Caesar in 46 B.C.). N.J., held a Family Fall Festival on Saturday, October 13, in Sloatsburg, St. Nicholas was a K1ND and HOLY man who became known as a won- N.Y. The day was filled with fun, face-painting, pumpkin-decorating, hay derworker. When we think about his humble GOOD DEEDS done in rides, games and prizes. (See above are some of the students who partici- SECRET we realize that he is an excellent ExAMPLE by which to live our pated in costumes.) The family event ended with a celebration of divine lives. liturgy at St. Mary's village. His parents died of the PLAGUE, but left him with considerable wealth, which he chose to give it away to the POOR and NEEDY children. Word OUR NExT 1SSUE: of his HUM1L1TY spread. He became a MONK and later was chosen to be Щ-: archbishop of MYRA. it is said that he was imprisoned for his FA1TH and UKELODEON is published on the second Sunday of every month through the joint efforts of The Ukrainian Weekly's editors and Lydia Smyk. To make died in 342. it into our next issue, dated January 13, please send in your materials by Children throughout the world view St. Nicholas as their special January 4. (Please include a daytime phone number.) PATRON (although he is also the patron saint of sailors). During this spe- Send in your articles, letters, photos, etc. to: The Ukrainian Weekly, cial time of the year, let us remember St. Nicholas the WONDERWORK- UKELODEON, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054; tele- ER. May he take care of all the children around the GLOBE and give pteme, (973) 292-9800; fax, (973) 644-9510; e-mail, staff^ukrweeklyxom. them HEALTH and PEACE, and a good childhood. 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9,2001 No. 49

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