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POLISH TRUCKER TRIED TO PREVENT TERRORIST ATTACK IN BERLIN• POPE NOMINATES NEW KRAKÓW ARCHBISHOP A PAINTING’S INCREDIBLE JOURNEY • REMEMBERING BLOCHOWIAK DAIRY COMPANY • HOLOCAUST DISCUSSION AT UN A RECIPE AND A DREAM • THE CONNECTICUT TWINS • THE POLISH CAROL: GOD’S TIME OVERTURNS OURS PAJF Bal Maskowy in Milwaukee Skulimowski Newsmark Accepting is New KF GIULIANI MEETS WITH KACZYNSKI. The head of Po- Journalism President land’s governing party met with Rudy Giuliani, the former New York City mayor who is now a close adviser to U.S. and Arts President-elect Donald Trump. Jaroslaw Kaczynski said on state TV 1 that the talks Scholarship held in Warsaw focused on politics, relations with Russia Applications and energy, a sector where is seeking to end its de- pendence on imports of Russian oil and gas. BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Kaczynski says he was reassured by Giuliani that Po- Polish American Journal land’s interests will be secured. Foundation (PAJF) is accept- Deputy Senate Speaker Adam Bielan said on Twitter ing applications for scholar- that it was two hours of “good talks on Polish-US rela- ships for college students of tions.” Polish or Polish American Poland’s conservative government has hailed Trump’s descent. The $1,500 scholar- election as a chance for even better relations with Wash- ships are available to under- ington. graduate and graduate stu- Guliani was in Warsaw for anniversary celebrations at dents majoring in journalism the Greenberg Traurig law fi rm. (AP). (print news, broadcast news, or advertising/public rela- Skulimowski tions in either print or elec- MISSILE MAKER RAYTHEON, POLAND, SIGN DEAL. NEW YORK — The Kos- tronic media); and the arts

Poland and the U.S. Patriot missile maker Raytheon have PHOTOGRAPHY HEART GOSIA’S PHOTO: ciuszko Foundation board of (literature, including poetry, signed a letter of intent to cooperate in production that trustees elected Marek Skuli- drama, story, etc.); visual arts could pave the way for the purchase of missiles. mowski as its new president (painting, drawing, sculpture, Defense Minister Antoni Macierewicz said the step and executive director. Born etc.); graphic arts (painting, brings Poland closer to buying a number of medium-range in Lubaczów, Poland, Skuli- drawing, design, sculpture, Patriot missiles for its air defense, but doesn’t mean the mowski previously served as modeling, etc.); and perform- deal is done. Poland is bolstering its defense capabilities in deputy consul general of the ing arts (theatre, dance, mu- the face of neighboring Russia’s military activity. Republic of Poland in New sic, etc.). The deal signed December 1 provides for Poland’s Au- York, and as political coun- Applications will be ac- tosan company, part of an armaments consortium, to pro- selor at the Embassy of Po- cepted from January to April duce some parts for Raytheon. land in Tel Aviv, Israel. 30, 2017 with winners an- Duane and Slavka Tomka dance “Tango Milonga” in prepa- The move comes after Poland recently pulled out from With his experience as the nounced on May 31, 2017. ration for The Syrena Polish Folk Dance Ensemble’s “Bal Mas- advanced talks with France-based Airbus Helicopters over director of U.S. operations for Funds will be dispersed to the kowy,” which will take place Saturday, February 11, 2017 at a $3.5 billion deal to buy combat aircraft. It said, without INGLOT Cosmetics for the winners upon proof of full- the Grand Ballroom of the Wisconsin Club, Milwaukee. The providing details, that it would have gone against national past fi ve years, Skulimowski time studies at an accredited event with honor the group’s director, famed choreogra- security interests. (AP) brings an extensive business institution. pher, and folklorist Dziewanowska, in celebration of and management background her 100th birthday. A special presentation honoring her OPPOSITION COMMITTEE CALLS ON POLES TO to the organization. During ELIGIBILITY. To be eligible, legacy, prepared by director-choreographer Staś Kmieć, will DEFY GOVERNMENT. The self-styled Committee for his tenure, he expanded the the applicant must: highlight the evening. For tickets and details, contact nan- the Defense of Democracy (KOD), which has been per- Polish company’s business manently protesting against the government since Law and • be an American citizen, [email protected] or (414) 225-9440. An online ticket See “New KF ...” page 4 Justice won the October 2015 election, late in 2016 called See “PAJF ...,” page 4 link is available at: www.syrenadancers.com. on the Polish nation to take to the streets of Polish cities to mark the 35th anniversary of martial law. KOD leader Mateusz Kijowski directly appealed to the army, police, of- A Jewish Renaissance in Poland fi cials, unions, parents, teachers and other groups to cease by Margaret Guzek ents with Jewish lineage — obeying Poland’s democratically elected government. WARSAW — Something often kept secret during the interesting is happening in Holocaust, and then under the HUMAN BONES DISCOVERED. Human remains were Poland. While Jews in other imposed communist regime discovered during excavation for a subway in the Warsaw European countries such as — are telling children about suburb of Wola. The bones are believed to belong to vic- France and Germany are fac- their background, helping tims (mostly the elderly, women and children) of a World ing increasing anti-semitism, this number to grow. War II massacre perpetrated by German Nazis during the support for Jewish culture “The Second World War early phase of the Warsaw Uprising against the Nazi occu- in Poland is fl ourishing. In a and then communism was piers. The Wola massacre of tens of thousands (estimated country considered by some always quite bad for Jews, between 40,000-50,000) of Polish civilians and captured as unkind to Jews, observers so I think my parents were Home Army resistance fi ghters took place between August are taking note. It’s not only waiting for us to maybe be 5-12, 1944. safe to be Jewish in Poland, old enough to get that,” says it’s become cool. Andrzej Lipson, a 28-year EXTRADITION DENIED. The Polish Supreme Court re- The Jewish revival — old resident of Warsaw who jected a bid to extradite fi lmmaker Roman Polanski to the which began cautiously in learned six years ago that United States. American offi cials have been pursuing the 1989 with the fall of com- his paternal grandfather was now 83-year-old Polish-French Oscar-winner ever since munism but has gained trac- Jewish. he fl ed the United States in 1978 following his conviction Rabbi Michael Schudrich, the chief rabbi of Poland, and Hillel tion in recent years — is even To provide an avenue for participants on a boat docked on the Vistula River reading a for unlawful sexual relations with a minor, seeking to have more intriguing because in its young adults such as Lipson him deported from Poland (the country of his birth) and blessing during the Tashlich ceremony on October 9, 2016. midst, Poland is rediscover- to explore Jewish identity, Traditionally observed between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kip- sent back to the United States. ing its Jewish legacy. Hillel International, an orga- Jerzy Stachowicz, one of Polanski’s lawyers said “We pur, the ceremony includes the casting away of sins from the Before the Holocaust, the nization that builds commu- previous year by tossing pieces of bread into a body of water. feel relief. As of today, the case is closed once and for all. country was home to 3.3 mil- nity among Jewish students, This is game over, at least in Poland.” lion Jews. Today, the Jewish opened a Hillel center in War- national Hillels serve young dinners, celebrations on Rosh France and Switzerland are two other countries where community (which includes saw last April. Founded in Jews ages 18 to 30 in a partic- Hashanah and Passover, and Polanski can live and work free of the threat of extradition. a person practicing Judaism 1923, Hillel is active on 550 ular city, rather than a specifi c lectures on Jewish history. France does not have an extradition treaty with the United on some level) is estimated at college campuses through- college campus). Hillel War- “Even when we started States and Switzerland has previously rejected attempts by approximately 25,000 mem- out North America and in 35 saw, its most recent branch, Hillel we had no idea how the United States to extradite Polanski. bers. Parents and grandpar- cities in 14 countries. (Inter- organizes monthly Shabbat See “Renaissance,” page 4 2 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • JANUARY 2017

ALMANAC VIEWPOINTS / Robert Strybel POLISH Follow us on Facebook, AMERICAN and on the web, too, at: www.polamjournal.com Can the Morawiecki Plan Revitalize Poland’s Economy? JOURNAL a Spanish-owned bank to become Q Previous governments Dedicated to the Promotion January Styczeń sold off everything in sight the government’s economic chief, and Continuance of combining the posts of development Polish American Culture Gdy w styczniu mrozy i śniegi, for quick cash and finance minister. Educated in będą stodoły po brzegi, Poland, Germany, Switzerland and ESTABLISHED 1911 gdy styczeń mrozów nie daje, Now Polonization of the United States, he is in charge of IGNATIUS HAJDUK • Founder 1911-1920 prowadzi nieurodzaje. JOHN DENDE • Publisher 1920-1944 banks, media and other industrial development, the budget, HENRY J. DENDE • Publisher 1944-1983 European Union funds and overall When January comes areas is the trend economic policy. USPS 437-220 / ISSN 0032-2792 with frost and snow, Published monthly in for editions a healthy harvest will surely grow, Morawiecki is in favor of at- WARSAW — Poland’s conser- tracting promising foreign inves- (Buffalo, Polish Beneficial Association, But if the month comes without. vative Law and Justice Government National, and Digital editions) by: A strong harvest is in doubt. tors who create jobs in Poland and PANAGRAPHICS, INC. has launched an ambitious plan to expose Poles to advanced indus- regain control of and revitalize the P.O. BOX 271 1 NEW YEAR’S DAY trial technologies But, above all, he N. BOSTON, NY 14110-0271 country’s economy which has long Szczêœliwego Nowego Roku! urges Poles to go into business for (800) 422-1275 Happy New Year! been plagued by foreign domination themselves, export their goods and (716) 312-8088 3 1795. Third Partition of Poland. and frequent unlucky breaks. Po- services and expand abroad. He also [email protected] 5 1173. Death of Bolesław IV the land’s economic development was www.polamjournal.com Curly looks forward to the emergence of set back a century in the late 1700s MORAWIECKI. Urges Poles to go new Polish brands symbolizing the 6 FEAST OF THREE KINGS when the country’s three aggres- PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID AT BOSTON, On this day, K+M+B (the initials into business for themselves, ex- highest-quality products. N.Y. AND ADDITIONAL ENTRY OFFICES sive neighbors wiped it off the map. port their goods and services, and To facilitate private entrepre- of Kaspar, Melchior and Baltaze Industrialists from the partition- POSTMASTER: the three kings who visited the expand abroad. neurship, his plan is to slash red Send address changes to: ing powers – Russia, Germany and Holy Infant) are inscribed above tape, shorten waiting periods for POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL main entry of one’s home. Austria – began setting up shop in lar Polish brands including Wy- business registration and licensing. P.O. BOX 198 7 1882. Death of Jan Józef Ig- what had been the sprawling Polish- borowa, Żywiec, Okocim, Wedel, and minimize the harassment of le- BOWMANSVILLE, NY 14026-0198 (b. 1822), Lithuanian Commonwealth. Pudliszki, Amino and Winiary were nacy Łukasiewicz gitimate business by government in- Editor in Chief Mark A. Kohan pharmacist and petroleum in- After Poland regained its inde- sold to foreign companies. Krakus spectors. A cornerstone of the plan [email protected] dustry pioneer who in 1856 built Associate Editors Benjamin Fiore, S.J., Mary E. pendence in 1918, considerable eco- brand canned hams — so popular is Polonization or re-Polonization the world’s first oil refinery. nomic progress was achieved, but across Polonia — are now owned Lanham, Michael Pietruszka, Stas Kmiec, Steve 8 1681. The Treaty of Radzin – expansion of Polish business own- Litwin, Thomas Tarapacki then came World War II, followed by China’s WH Group, the world’s ership by buying back businesses Contributing Editors John J. Bukowczyk, Thad ended a five year war between Cooke, Mirek Denisiewicz, John Grondelski, by 45 years of communist misrule largest pork producer. The last Pol- previously sold off. Until recently, the Turks and the allied coun- and mismanagement. But, when Po- ish car make, the Polonez hatch- Sophie Hodorowicz-Knab, James Pula, John tries of Russia and Poland. 60% of Poland’s banks were in for- Radzilowski land finally threw of off the Soviet BUREAUS. Binghamton Steve Litwin; Chicago 9 1797. Jan Henryk Dabrowski back, disappeared in 2002. eign hands, now the balance is esti- yoke in 1989, the successive Polish Geraldine Balut Coleman, Toledo Margaret organizes his legion in Italy, mated at roughly 50-50 and eventu- Zotkiewicz-Dramczyk; Warsaw Robert Strybel; and thus honored by having his governments that came to power he Law and Justice govern- ally a majority may be back under Washington Richard Poremski name included in the Polish Na- were not much interested in rebuild- ment is opposed to perpetu- Polish control. Columnists Mary Ann Marko, Regina McIntyre, tional Anthem. ing the nation’s industry. Instead ating Poland’s neo-colonial Jennifer Pijanowski, Ed Poniewaz, Stephen But obstacles are encountered Szabados, Greg Witul, John Ziobrowski 11 1953. Death of opera singer they began selling off everything Tstatus as a country mainly offering along the way. The European Union Newsclippers Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Dvornicky, Marcella Sembrich-Kochan- Anthony Guyda, C. Kanabrodzki, Henry J. that could be sold often at cut-rate foreign companies cheap manpower has questioned a tax on large, most- owska (b. 1853). prices for quick cash with which to and low-cost assembly-plant sites. Kensicki, Walter Piatek, John Yesh 13 1883. Fire in circus Ferroni in ly foreign-owned retail chains, and Agents Robert Czubakowski shore up the budget. In place of the sell-off policy known the government has temporarily Proofreader Larry Trojak Berditschoft, Poland, kills 430. Once Poland’s pride, its Baltic as the Balcerowicz Plan of the early Circulation Manager Kathy Bruno 14 1917. The suspended its enforcement. Whether Advertising Kathy Bruno Provisional Parlia- shipyards were merged or sold off ment established in Poland. 1990s, it is backing the Morawiecki and to what extent the Morawiecki 15 1890. Birth of swing and jazz piecemeal, and the economy be- Plan to revitalize and expand the Plan succeeds remains to be seen, TO ADVERTISE IN THE PAJ CALL drummer Gene Krupa. came dominated by foreign-owned Polish economy. but in today’s global world a lot will 1 (800) 422-1275 Regular rate: 17 1775. Nine women burned as banks, retail chains, assembly plants Mateusz Morawiecki, 48, took depend on the fickle, oft-fluctuating witches for causing bad harvests and other entities that funneled most a cut in salary when he resigned as $12.50 per column inch international business climate. Non-profit rate: in Kalisz, Poland. According to of their profits abroad. Many popu- CEO of the the Polish subsidiary of $10.00 per column inch officials, they are “charged with having bewitched and rendered The Polish American Journal does not as- INTERNATIONAL sume responsibility for advertisements beyond unfruitful the land belonging to the cost of the advertisement itself. We are a gentleman in this district.” responsible only for the first incorrect insertion 18 1385. A Lithuanian delegation of an advertisement. Advertisers are advised to under Skirgaila arrived in Kra- check their advertisement immediately upon Berlin Attack Kills 12, Injures 48 publication and report at once any errors. kow to ask for the hand of Jad- Claims for error adjustment must be made im- wiga on behalf of Jagiello. Polish trucker tried to vealed that before being shot, the goods as well as grilled mediately after an advertisement is published. 20 1320. Wladyslaw I Lokietek prevent terrorist attack Pole had suffered numerous knife and hot , are a popu- (Ladislaus the Short) crowned wounds when he he struggled with lar holiday attraction in European SUBSCRIPTIONS King of Poland. before being shot the terrorist and seized the steering cities. Following the attack, police Regular First 21 1268., Pope Clement IV gave wheel to prevent him from driving across Europe tightened security at Mail Class permission to Poland’s King by Robert Strybel UNITED STATES into a bigger crowd. such markets and other public gath- 1-year $22.00 $35.00 Premislus II to take over Lith- WARSAW — Christmas 2016 uania and establish Catholicism. Police said Urban was prob- ering places. 2-year $41.00 $67.00 21 Grandmother’s Day (Dzień in Poland was married by tragedy ably still alive when the 40-ton This and earlier terrorist attacks 3-year $57.00 $96.00 Babci), an occasion for young- that occurred in neighboring Ger- semi-trailer truck smashed into the as well as the refugee crisis in gen- FOREIGN (except ) sters to honor and give gifts to many. There a Muslim refugee used crowded Christmas market. eral have greatly eroded the author- 1-year $28.00 $46.00 their grannies. a Polish-owned truck as a murder When he heard of the tragedy, ity of German Chancellor Angela 2-year $52.00 $89.00 3-year $75.00 $132.00 22 Grandfather’s Day (Dzień weapon when he plowed into a Ber- English truck driver Dave Duncan Merkel, who opened her country's Dziadka), a time when kids vis- lin Christmas market milling with launched a fund-raising campaign doors to nearly one million asylum- CANADA it and give small gifts to their 1-year NA $46.00 shoppers and tourists. He left 12 to help the family of Polish fellow- seekers in 2015. 2-year NA $89.00 grandfathers. people dead, and 48 injured, some trucker Urban whose death or- Following the attack, Merkel’s 3-year NA $132.00 22 1863. The January Uprising critically. The truck's Polish driver, phaned a wife and 17-year-old son. cabinet swiftly passed an array of in the former Polish-Lithuanian DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION. Same rate as 37-year-old Łukasz Urban, was In just two days, 3,600 responded measures, first announced in Au- “United Statees Regular Mail Rate.” E- Commonwealth against the Rus- mailed on mailing date. sian Empire begins. found in the cab dead of gunshot raising over $54,000. German net- gust, to bolster domestic security, 23 1793. Second Partition of Po- wounds. surfers are appealing to German including extensive video surveil- DISCOUNTS. For non-profit and orga- German police initially detained President Joachim Gauck to post- lance of a kind common in Europe nization subscription discounts, call 1 land. (800) 422-1275. 24 1734. In Krakow, the 2nd last a 23-year-old Pakistani refugee on humously grant Urban his country's but rare in Germany, where memo- king of Lithuania and Poland, suspicion of the crime but released Cross of Merit. ries of Nazi and Communist tactics FREE DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR CLERGY, ELECTED OFFICIALS. To August III, crowned. him a few days later for lack of evi- Christmas markets, clusters of mean citizens jealously guard their keep elected officials abreast of issues 25 1913. Birth of pianist and com- dence. A European-wide manhunt wooden huts selling -related right to privacy. affecting the Polish American commu- poser Witold Lutoslawski. was then launched for Anis Amri, a nity, the Polish American Journal will 26 1934. Germany signed a 10-year 24-year-old Tunisian migrant whose Our Hours are: provide free PDF editions of the news- non-aggression pact with Po- paper to state- and nationally-elected ID card was found in the truck's cab. OLOWSK Lunch land, breaking the French alli- OK i’ officials and government agencies rep- ance system. Germany violates He was found to have a long police S S M-F 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. resenting Polish American communi- with pact on Sept. 1, 1939 when record and is suspected of links to Fri. Night Dinners ties. To have your representative placed it invades Poland. the Islamic State terrorist organi- 5:00-9:00 p.m. on this list, please send his or her name, zation. Stopped for a routine traf- address, and email address to info@pol- 27 1861. Birth of engineer Ralph Sat. Night Dinners amjournal.com. . fic check on the outskirts of Milan, Modjeski 4:00-9:00 p.m. The diocesan offices of Roman Cath- 28 1886. Artur Rubinstein, pia- Italy four days after the attack, he olic, Polish National Catholic, and other nist, was born in Lodz, Poland. opened fire on police officers and Lounge open ‘til 1:00 faiths within Polish American commu- 31 1887. 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AMERICAN POLONIA AT A GLANCE Polish American Congress Awards the NKMF Pitch Perfect Polish American Heritage Associa- tion of Berks County Installation Dinner, Giannotti’s Country Man- or, 3118 Pricetown Rd. 1:30 p.m. Info call Sandy Lubas Hummel at (610) 582-8717. PHILADELPHIA — Sun., Jan. 15. St. Adalbert School Annual Christmas Program, “Jaselka.” St. Adalbert Audito- rium, Thompson Street and Allegh- eny Avenue, Port Richmond section of Philadelphia. Noon. Free. Info call Danuta Eichler (267) 251-3776. CORNWALL — Snowball Dance. Sun., Jan. 15. Sacred Heart Parish Center, 2596 Cornwall Road (Cornwall Rd. & 419). Music by Shoreliners Band. 2:00-6:00 p.m. Info call Joe Yaklowich (717) 566- 5704. PHILADELPHIA — Every- THE POLISH SINGERS ALLIANCE OF AMERICA presented Honorary one is invited to attend the An- Memberships to Maestro Krzystof Penderecki and his wife, Elzbieta nual Tribute Ceremony honoring Penderecka, during their recent visit to Buffalo. The Maestro had been PHOTO: ROGOYSKIMALGORZATA American Revolutionary war hero awarded the Honorary Membership at the 2004 47th International Con- Dr. Susanne Lotarski, president of the Polish American Congress / Wash- and freedom fighter for Poland, vention of the PSAA, but there was no formal presentation made at that ington Metropolitan Area Division, presents the organization’s 2016 An- General Thaddeus Kosciuszko. The time. Madam Penderecka was recently voted in by the governing body. nual Award to Richard P. Poremski, chairman of the National Katyn Me- ceremony, which marks the 271st Honorary Membership is bestowed on those who have contributed morial Foundation. anniversary of his birth and the significantly to the promotion of Polish culture and music, or to those BETHESDA, Md. — At its ican Congress, Western New York 200th anniversary of his death, will who have enhanced the functioning of the organization in its goal of The Annual Din- Division, Inc. was awarded a $7,500 be held at noon on Sat., Feb. 4, 2017 disseminating the beauty of Polish music. The Pendereckis join the ranks ner on November 13, 2016, Polish grant from Erie County for enhance- at the Kosciuszko House, 3rd & of such luminaries as Ignacy Jan Paderewski, Henryk Gorecki, and Piotr American Congress / Washington ments to the recently launched Po- Pine Streets in historic Philadelphia. Gorecki. Metropolitan Area Division (PAC- lonia Trail website and project sites It is sponsored by the Polish Ameri- The Polish Singers Alliance of America is an umbrella organization of WMAD) honored the The Na- (www.poloniatrail.com). can Congress Eastern Polish choral groups in the United States and Canada. It is the oldest Pol- tional Katyn Memorial Foundation PACWNY President, James L. District. A luncheon will follow the ish American cultural organization, founded in 1889. (NKMF) in Baltimore with it’s an- Ławicki II, “I am thankful to the ceremony at the Polish American President Mary Lou Wyrobek made the presentation at Kleinhans nual award. Erie County Legislature for award- Cultural Center Museum. For addi- Music Hall, where the Maestro was conducting the Buffalo Philharmonic This was the first time since its ing these funds to us. It reinforces tional information or luncheon res- Orchestra this past December. founding in 1974 the PAC-WMAD the Legislature’s ongoing commit- ervations call the Polish American Penderecki is considered one of the premier contemporary classical honor an organization. The award ment to our Polish American com- Congress at (215) 739-3408 or call composers. Mrs. Penderecka has been instrumental in placing Poland in was always given to individuals. munity and its many cultural as- the Polish American Cultural Cen- the center of the musical performance world, organizing music festivals The walnut plaque stipulates the sets.” ter, Monday through Friday. and hosting major world-wide musical ensembles. raison d’etre of the NKMF award In collaboration with the PAC as follows: “For promoting and the Polish Legacy Project will un- preserving the memory of the 1940 dertake activities to enhance the Katyn Massacre for the education Polonia Trail website, inlcuding of future generations. Never Again! additional sites, site markers, voice You are a credit to all Polonia and over narrative feature, 360 degree the fundamental values that we hold panoramic viewing, and more. dear. Sto lat!” BUFFALO — Polkas, Pierogi, Thaddeus Mirecki prefaced the and Piwo. Broadway Market, 999, award ceremony with a detailed his- Broadway, Buffalo, N.Y. Live mu- tory of the NKMF, and its predeces- sic by Special Delivery, 11:30 a.m. sor organization, the NKM Commit- -2:30 p.m. Craft tasting, pierogi tee. The many trials and tribulations contest and more. (716) 893-0705. encountered over the years that BUFFALO — Jan. 15. St. John eventually resulted in the amazing Kanty, 101 Swinburne St. Polish raising of the National Katyn Me- Platter Luncheon served in Kan- morial in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor ty’s Kitchen following 10:30 Mass. were all recounted and remembered, Homemade pierogi, fresh as were the Memorial’s importance and smoked , lazy gołąbki, and prominence set on the Polish rye bread, coffee and dessert: eat in American landscape. or take out. Presale available before Speaking at the dinner was the and after Masses until Jan. 8; ad- Honorable Damon Wilson – execu- vance purchase recommended: $12 tive vice president of the Atlantic presale, $13 at door. Council. BUFFALO — Polish Night to “Our keynote speaker, Mr. Da- benefit St. John’s Youth Group. St. mon Wilson, draws our attention John the Baptist Parish, 2021 San- to the key security issues currently dridge Rd, Alden, N.Y. Polka Mass facing NATO, Poland, the United at 4:00 p.m., followed by perfor- States and its new president, indeed mance by Polish Heritage Dancers all of us,” said MC Susanne Lotar- in school hall, and dancing to Spe- ski. “These are existential issues cial Delivery Band. For tickets and which the Polish American Con- information, call (716) 983-5084. gress was founded to address, has continued to address over the last PENNSYLVANIA 72 years, posed to this year’s major DOYLESTOWN — Our Lady party presidential candidates, and of Czestochowa Polish Language which will focus our efforts in the School Christmas Program, “Jasel- coming years. Please actively join ka.” Shrine of Our Lady of Czesto- us. It is in our hands to advance lib- chowa, Ferry Road. Sun., Jan. 8, erty and democracy for ourselves prior the 12:30 p.m. Mass. For info and future generations.” call the shrine (215) 345-0600. PHILADELPHIA — Polski NEW JERSEY Uniwersytet Ludowy Lecture in CAMDEN — Annual Wafer the Polish Language, Associated Luncheon. Sun., Jan. 8. St. Joseph Polish Home, 9150 Academy Rd., Church, Upper Parish Hall, 1010 Northeast Philadelphia. Sun., Jan. Liberty Street. 11:30 a.m. Dance 8, 3:00 p.m. Speaker: Dr. Mariusz music by the Music Box Band fol- Wasik, professor. Topic: “Diagno- lows. Info/reservations call Pat sis and therapy of tumors in the era (856) 310-1783. of explosion of genomic research.” Info call (215) 624-9954. All are in- NEW YORK vited to attend. Free. BUFFALO — The Polish Amer- FLEETWOOD — Sun., Jan. 15. 4 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • JANUARY 2017

PAJF Scholarship Kosciuszko A Jewish Renaissance in Poland continued from cover Foundation continued from cover TURCZYK PAP JACEK / PHOTO: either by birth or naturalization. many people would come, but for • be of Polish or Polish American Accepting Scholarship Rosh Hashanah the first night we descent. Applications for had 55 young people for prayer • be a full-time college student, and then for Rosh Hashanah dinner. currently enrolled at an accredited Graduate Students And we now have two … three pro- college/university in the United NEW YORK — The Kos- grams a week,” says Rabbi Michael States, with confirmed future at- ciuszko Foundation, An Ameri- Schudrich, who was instrumental tendance at an institution in the can Center for Polish Culture, in bringing Hillel to Warsaw, and Fall of 2017. is currently accepting scholar- whose responsibilities as chief rabbi • describe his/her involvement with ship applications from Polish of Poland include meeting with in- the Polish community — past, American students who will be dividuals who recently discovered present, or future. engaged in graduate level studies their Jewish background. Ninety- A complete application pack- during academic year September nine of the Polish participants in age — and $15.00 application fee 2017-May 2018. Hillel have learned about their Jew- — must be received in its entirety Scholarships are awarded for ish background, which is often from no later than April 30, 2017. tuition. Applicants must have a one grandparent, in the last five to Factors for consideration include minimum GPA of 3.0 and pro- ten years. (in order of importance): vide proof of Polish descent. All For many years, organizations • a demonstrated interest and in- majors are supported. In addition, such as the Foundation for the Pres- volvement in Polish American students enrolled in 4-year study ervation of Jewish Heritage (estab- President Andrzej Duda and Rabbi Michael Schudrich light the Chanu- cultural activities with future programs at English schools of lished in 2002), the Taube Center kah candle at a ceremony at the Presidential Palace in 2015. plans to advance those interests. medicine in Poland may apply. for the Renewal of Jewish Life But black clouds were looming, sity in Krakow. Also in Krakow, • significant and potential contribu- Americans of non-Polish descent in Poland (founded in 2009), and and by the end of five years of Ger- the Jewish Cultural Festival hosts tions (academic, cultural, scientif- majoring in Polish language, his- smaller international Jewish groups, man occupation in 1944, approxi- concerts, exhibitions, plays, work- ic, civic), open to all career fields. tory and literature may apply. embraced the cause of Jewish reviv- mately 3 million Jews in Poland shops, tours, and lectures on Jewish • academic and scholastic perfor- Kosciuszko Foundation’s al in Poland and continue to do so. perished at the hands of the Nazi cuisine, dance, music, and ar. Ap- mance and achievements as dem- Tuition Scholarships are for But when the largest Jewish student regime (3 million non-Jewish Poles proximately 30,000 visitors, mostly onstrated in application materials full-time studies. A handful of organization in the world decides also lost their lives). non-Jewish Poles, attend annu- provided for examination. scholarships are available to the time is right to start a branch An estimated 300,000 Jews re- ally. Throughout the year, the Jew- The complete application pack- Polish American undergradu- in a country where Jewish life was mained in Poland after the war, but ish Community Center of Krakow, age can be downloaded from the ates residing in New Jersey and thought to be dead, its significance this number soon dwindled in the founded in 2008 and located in the PAJF’s website, which has a link Massachusetts. One scholarship cannot be overstated. aftermath of the Kielce pogrom in Kazimierz district (Krakow’s pre- at www.polamjournal.com (http:// is available to an exceptional “This is a clear statement for the July of 1946. Forty-two Jews, who war Jewish neighborhood), provides www.polamjournal.com/Pol- undergraduate student who evi- Jewish and non-Jewish communi- had returned from concentration opportunities to connect to Jewish ish_American_Journal_Founda/ dences high academic achieve- ties around the world. If we (Hillel) camps and deportation, were mur- culture. After the war, Kazimierz PAJF_2017-18_Scholarship_/ ment (3.5 GPA or higher) in the open in Warsaw — in Poland — it dered. Controversy still surrounds was neglected by communist au- pajf_2017-18_scholarship_.html) Natural Sciences. means there is a community we can who instigated the massacre. None- thorities, but since 1993, the district For more information, or to make Scholarships range from serve. Poland is not only about the theless, approximately 70,000 Jews has been restored. In addition to a donation, call, write, or email: $1,000 to $7,000. Jewish graveyard. There is sustain- fled the country. Additionally, the hosting the Jewish Cultural Festival, PAJF 2017-18 Scholarship, P.O. Applications and supporting able Jewish life we can support, and 1968 communist-led anti-Zionist the area has several Jewish restau- Box 271, North Boston, NY 14110- materials are accepted through that, we believe, is worth investing purge forced other Jews to emigrate. rants, and seven renovated pre-war 0271; email: editor@polamjournal. January 17, 2017. in,” says Magda Dorosz, the execu- It should be noted that, to date, synagogues. A few offer weekly com; (800) 422-1275. For further details regarding tive director of Hillel Warsaw. 6,620 non-Jewish Polish citizens services for the Jewish population, The Polish American Journal eligibility, selection criteria and including 75 Holocaust survivors. Foundation (PAJF), a 501(c)3 non- application materials please see Warsaw hosts a smaller Jewish profit organization, was established http://www.thekf.org/kf/scholar- festival, Singer’s Warsaw Festival, in 2014 to promote Polish and Pol- ships/tuition/. and has a thriving Jewish commu- ish American culture and traditions Applications can be complet- nity center, JCC Warsaw, founded among members of the public and ed on-line. other Polish and Polish American in 2013. But in recent years, the star groups. Membership in the PAJF is PHOTO KRZYSZTOF LIPINSKI attraction is the POLIN Museum open to all. Donations are accepted Standard of of the History of Polish Jews, also in any amount. All donations will be living on the rise established in 2013, and located on the former Warsaw Ghetto site. ac­knowledged and may be used as Records of the past twenty years charitable contributions. Through the museum’s exhibitions show an impressive rise in Poland’s in eight distinct galleries, visitors standard of living, said the Organi- learn about the 1,000-year history New KF President zation for European Economic Co- of Jews in Poland. One example is continued from cover operation secretary general, Angel the Encounter with Modernity gal- to more than 40 locations and 100 Gurria. lery, which teaches how Jewish life distribution outlets nationwide. Speaking at a conference cele- was affected by the three partitions Skulimowski has been involved brating twenty years of cooperation of Poland by Russia, , and in charity work for children in need, and partnership between Poland and Austria. Since its opening, almost and for Polish schools in New York, the OECD, Secretary General Gur- The Polin Museum of the History of Polish Jews is located on the former two million people have visited PO- as well as in efforts to reclaim Polish ria said “Poland has made impres- Warsaw Ghetto site. LIN – Polish citizens account for sive progress in raising the living art looted by Nazi Germany during WAR TAKES ITS TOLL. Before 60 percent and tourists make up 40 World War II. standard of its citizens in 1990- have been honored by Yad Vashem percent. 2015. World War II, Poland had the largest “This will be an incredible chal- pre-war European Jewish commu- and the State of Israel as Righteous Across Poland, there are more lenge,” said Skulimowski. “The Poland’s GDP per capita has now Among Nations — non-Jews who than 1,200 ruined Jewish cemeter- reached two thirds of the OECD av- nity. Jews not only continued their Kosciuszko Foundation awards up own culture in the approximately risked their lives to save Jews dur- ies. After the war, stone was often to $1 million per year in educational erage, life expectancy increased to ing the Holocaust (the highest num- stolen from graveyards and used for 77 years (as of 2014) and the num- 1,500 shtetls across the country, but and cultural grants.” greatly contributed to Polish culture ber among all nations). rebuilding the country’s decimated Outlining his plans, Skulimows- ber of people with higher education In Poland today, support for the cities. A few hundred destroyed syn- has doubled.” in urban areas during Poland’s inde- ki said that next year the Kosciusz- pendence from 1918 to 1938. A sig- country’s Jewish history is thriving. agogues also survive. 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RELIGION / Benjamin Fiore, S.J. A Painting’s Incredible Journey Polish American Journal Pope Nominates Plays Role in Returning Artwork to Polonia New Kraków Archbishop by Carla Hazard Tomaszewski Archbishop Marek Jędraszewski, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO …. BALTIMORE — A painting, Archbishop of Łódź, central Poland, Eugene & Lillian Kotara and like the immigrants it honors, made since 2012, has been nominated by Stanley & Adelina Skrzycki cel- it way home after disappearing for Pope Francis to take over the archdi- ebrating 65 years of marriage; Jose eleven years. ocese of Kraków in Poland’s south. & Betty Cuellar; John & Lor- This painting, “Christ’s Presence A professor of theology, he is raine Maha; Joe & Lorraine Wia- in Fells Point,” began its life in 1977 known in Łódź for hosting events trek celebrating 60 years; Bron & when Stella Dernoga Hazard was called “Dialogues in the Cathedral,” Rose Brysch; Anthony & Linda commissioned by Ms. Marie Giza where he answers questions on the Doege; Walter & Mary Lee Golla; to paint it. Catholic faith and church. Al & Elaine Kołodziej; Jerry & Giza wanted to donate the paint- He will succeed Cardinal Marilyn Pruski, Fr. Ricardo Her- ing to her home parish of St. Stan- Stanisław Dziwisz, 77 – formerly nandez; and Sr. Emilia Rzeznik on islaus Kostka on Ann Street in Bal- an aide to the late Polish-born Pope their 50 anniversaries; Joe & Peggy timore’s Fells Point. The painting John Paul II – who is retiring after Gutz; Msgr. Frank Kurzaj, V.F. was made to a specifi ed size to fi t in 11 years as Archbishop of Kraków. on their 40th anniversary; Vernon a niche in the rectory’s dining area. & Claire Grams; Jerome & Deb- She requested that Christ be the cen- ARCHBISHOP WENSKI PRAYS bie Kolbassa; James & Christine tral fi gure and that a Franciscan be a FOR CUBA. Miami’s Archbishop Moos; and Charles & Helen Seller part of the picture, along with other Thomas Wenski, when news of Fi- for 30 years of marriage; Sr. Bogu- fi gures representing the Polish im- del Castro’s death became known, mila Miklos for her 25th anniversa- migrants and others from the com- said “The death of this fi gure should ry. The Jubilarians were honored at munity. lead us to invoke the patroness of a special Mass of the Polish Ameri- Over the decades there was a shift Cuba, the Virgin of Charity, calling can Priests Association, celebrated in the demographics of the neigh- borhood, with the Polish families for peace for Cuba and its people.” by Bishop John Yanta in October achieving the American dream of He referred to Mary’s protection of at St. Hedwig parish, Chicago, Ill. a better life with good jobs, educa- the Cuban people and recalled that St. John Kanty parish in Buf- tion, and newer, larger homes. They she “suff ered with the church when falo, N.Y. as it begins a year-long dispersed farther outward, away CHRIST’S PRESENCE IN FELLS POINT by artist Stella Dernoga Hazard. the Marxist obscurantism wounded celebration of its 125th year on Buf- from the inner city. With the ensuing The fi rst Polish immigrants who came to Baltimore in the late 19th cen- and decimated (the Church)” as the falo’s East Side. Without a resident drop of the traditional attendance, tury (among them, the artist’s grandparents) settled in the waterfront faithful faced “forced labor camps” pastor or sacramental administrator, the church was closed by the Fran- neighborhoods of Fells Point and Locust Point. It was in Fells Point that and were “forced to survive by pub- the parish is served by Deacon Rick ciscans in 2000 after 111 years of they worked hard and saved money to build their own church (one of licly denying their devotion.” Of Fi- Mackiewicz, a temporary adminis- faithful service to the local Polonia. three) in 1889, St. Stanislaus Kostka Roman Catholic Church, seen in the del Castro he added, “We will all be trator. He draws on retired and other A dispute arose between the remain- background with its distinctive steeple with a large white cross. judged one day. Today, it is his turn. area priests to provide sacramental ing parishioners and the Franciscan The priests who ministered to the parishioners were Conventual Fran- God’s judgment is merciful, but it services to the congregation. Order who claimed ownership of ciscan Friars. doesn’t cease to be just.” The parish was merged with the the property. The Franciscans want- the Seafarer’s International Union, of her and a small article by Richard nearby St. Adalbert’s Basilica, a ed to sell the entire property and located in Fells Point. Originally, Poremski about the event were pub- SHRINE OF SACRED RELICS structure which serves the commu- replace the church and all its other the painting had somehow made its lished in the Polish American Jour- ESTABLISHED. Bishop Richard nity on special occasions. The for- buildings with upscale condos. The home at the “Seafarer’s Church,” nal, which also has an on-line edi- Malone of the RC Diocese of Buf- mer parish school at St. Adalbert’s parishioners, both past and present which then gave it to the Seafarer’s tion. The church secretary Googled falo, approved the Shrine of the is home to the Response to Love were horrifi ed at this development, Union, who had it for about two the signature of the painter and up Saints at St. John Gualbert Church Center, a multi-faceted community Giza among them. The bitter dispute years. They couldn’t hang it up popped the recent article about in Cheektowaga, N.Y. The relics outreach center founded and direct- pushed her to take back the painting because they didn’t want to off end Stella’s 99th birthday, which also had been assembled by Fr. Michael ed by Felician Sr. Johnice Rzad- from the Franciscan’s possession anyone of another religion, so they had an email address for the Polish Burzynski, the church’s pastor, and kiewicz. She was led to found the and try to fi nd another home for it. ended up giving it to him in 2014. Heritage Club president. consists of some 1,100 individual center at the urging of St. Teresa of Luckily, she did this, because the He held onto it but had to move Those familiar with Fells Point relics. The collection was donated to Calcutta. The former parish rectory rectory where it rested for almost 25 away and could not take it with him. and its history know about the the diocese for the establishment of recently opened as the St. Teresa of years was eventually torn down. He off ered it to one of his neigh- SIU union hall and the Seafarer’s the shrine for as long as the church Calcutta Home for single mothers. Shortly after, the painting disap- bors (a couple who are both pas- Church. They manned the tugboats remains in operation. The entire The diocese’s pro-life offi ce spon- peared. tors of nearby Lutheran churches) in the harbor, which once tied up church has recently undergone reno- sored the transformation of the rec- At one point, an associate of the but they said they couldn’t take it. alongside the old recreation pier in vation and restoration of its interior tory, and the directors of the home Giza family communicated with His wife told him to try bringing it Fells Point. The odd part about it in in advance of its 100th anniversary are one of the pro-life offi ce offi cials Polish Heritage Association of to the local Catholic church up the this story is that the artist’s daughter celebration next year. and her husband, who moved there Maryland, asking if someone would street – St. Anthony of Padua. The lives right next to the SIU’s training from the suburbs to get the home es- be interested in buying it, but that church told him he had done well facility in Piney Point in southern STO LAT TO … Kraków’s Arch- tablished. connection went dry, and the paint- by bringing it to them. The receipt Maryland, and she worked for them bishop Marek Jędraszewski on ing slipped into obscurity for the he requested stated that they had re- for seven years. his appointment to lead that See... next 11 years. ceived a “large oil painting of Christ Though puzzling, PHA members Fr. Thomas Smolich, S.J. on being Then late in 2014, club members MODLITWY in Fells Point.” He said that if the guessed the Giza family eventually honored with the Peace Award of received an excited email from its church hadn’t taken it, he was going gave the painting to the Seafarer’s the Christians for Peace in El Salva- PUBLICATION OF PRAYERS. The Polish president. to throw it in the dumpster. Church (now the Baltimore Inter- dor. He is the international director American Journal gladly accepts prayers ads for “It’s a miracle!” said the letter. publication. They must be received by the 10th How did the church secretary national Seafarers’ Center) at some She received an email from the of Jesuit Refugee Services. of each month, prior to the month of publica- track down the Polish Heritage As- point in time. tion, and must be pre-paid at the cost of $15.00 church secretary at St. Anthony of Mr. Shaun Slusarski, nSJ on sociation about the painting? Like those often-perilous jour- entering the novitiate of the Jesuit each, which can be paid by check or charge. If Padua church in northeast Balti- you have any questions regarding this policy, In 2014, the organization cel- neys of the immigrants portrayed, more saying some man dropped off Northeast Province. Mr. Slusarski, a please call 1 (800) 422-1275 or (716) 312-8088. ebrated its 40th anniversary with the painting — a survivor — has a large painting of Christ in Fells graduate of St. Joseph Prep in Phila- a party where Stella Hazard was made its way home to its resting PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN. (Never Point, wanting to donate it to the delphia and Boston College, has Known To Fail). Oh, most beautiful fl ower of honored for her 99th birthday as the place, back into the hands of its cre- church. The man was a member of worked as resident minister at the Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, club’s oldest living member. Photos ator. Univ. of San Francisco and as reli- Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh Star of the gious studies teacher at St. Joseph’s Sea, help me and show me herein you are my THE LIFE Prep. Mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of How Polish Months Got Their Names AND Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from • styczeń (January) from stykać się insect that appears in June from LEGACY of the bottom of my heart and succor me in my FR. JUSTIN necessity (make request). There are none that – to come together, because that’s which red dye was once made, FIGAS, OFM can withstand your power. Oh Mary, conceived when the old and new year meet; hence the adjective czerwony POLISH-ENGLISH without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Conv. TRANSLATOR thee (three times). Holy Mary, I place this cause • luty (February) an adjective (red); Famed in your hands (three times). Say this prayer for meaning harsh or severe and de- • lipiec (July) from lipa (linden or originator of three consecutive days and then you must scriptive of that month’s frequent- lime tree) which bloom in July; • Official documents, letters, publish and it will be granted to you. Grateful the “Fr. 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POLONIA PLACES BOOKS IN BRIEF/ Mary Lanham GREGORY L. WITUL Blochowiak A Homeland Denied A HOMELAND DENIED: everything in Dairy In the Footsteps of a Polish POW its silver-white by Irena Kossakowski glow, and illu- Company Whittles Publishing, 2016, 118 pps. minating the lit- Dunbeath Mill, Dunbeath tle church in its Home of Bright Star Caithness, KW6 6EG snowy mantle.” Dairy Products Scotland, UK Waclaw was 2934 South 9th St. whittlespublishing.com taken and im- Milwaukee, Wisconsin In 1939, Waclaw Kossakowski prisoned and Status: Closed was a promising young student at starved along Warsaw University when his world with other pris- There is something special about turned upside down. For many years oners. He was later sent to a labor milk poured from a glass bottle. Bot- his story remained untold until his camp in the freezing weather of the tled milk is hard to find but the milk daughter, Irena Kossakowski, felt Kola Peninsula where he witnessed tastes fresher, richer, and creamier The Blochowiak Dairy building at 2934 South 9th Street. compelled to bring his experiences his friend being murdered by a Rus- than its cartoned brethren. For gen- to light in her book, A Homeland sian soldier. That murder haunted and built a two-story structure that products were rationed, followed by erations, Poles, , Denied: In the Footsteps of a Pol- him for the rest of his life. But it housed office space, a power plant, the loss of John Blochowiak on July and Milwaukeeans from all walks ish POW. was not the only trauma that he en- milk processing center and assem- 21, 1942. The next year Bruno be- of life, got their milk in glass bottles A Homeland Denied gives anoth- dured. He and fellow prisoners were bly hall. Besides increasing the size came president. from the Blochowiak Dairy in the er perspective on the hardships that sent on a harrowing journey, which of his footprint in Milwaukee, John city’s near south side. Poles faced during and after World many did not survive, to the warmer began to control his milk supply by THE YEARS FOLLOWING the Sec- When John Blochowiak left War II. Revealing her father’s ac- Asian Soviet Republics. buying farms in Oakwood and Mus- ond World War saw a great change Poland in 1902 for the freedom of count nonlinearly using vivid de- In a twist of fate, after a negotia- in how Americans lived America, the 23-year-old scriptions, Kossakowski also inter- tion between Churchill and the So- and shopped. Suburbs be- had no particular destina- weaves the actions of world leaders viet leader, the survivors were sent gan to spring up and people tion in mind. It was while and the events that caused the suf- to Iran and later to Iraq to bolster started to buy milk at super- crossing the Atlantic that fering and deaths of millions of peo- British troops in the Middle East. markets instead of having another Pole told him of the ple and her family’s suffering and There he was given food, clothing, it delivered to their home, city of Milwaukee and the losses specifically. medical care, and the chance to fight as was the Bright Star way. Polish community there. The excerpt below, describing for Poland’s freedom. Blochowiak held on while Once in New York, John Waclaw’s memories of traveling to Color and black and white fam- other dairies closed or con- followed his new friend to on a sleigh before he ily photographs, letters, maps, and solidated because of the the Cream City. was taken prisoner, typifies Kossa- other ephemera punctuate the Kos- quality of their milk, but Settling in the outskirts kowski’s writing style. sakowskis’ story. Throughout the ever-increasing production of Milwaukee, Blochowiak “Vadek and Andrzei, wrapped book there are images of poppies, costs and decline in home purchased a residence at up warmly, chatted non-stop, their bright red poppies and drawings of delivery eroded their profit 1363 Third Avenue. He breath hanging in the frosty air; their poppies, in remembrance of military margins. soon got married and began route was lined by fir trees standing personnel who perished in war. With the business still having children. To provide majestically, like tall sentinels, be- v v v Blochowiak’s Bright Star label on a glass milk bottle. solvent, Bruno decided to milk for his growing family neath the splendor of their winter A Homeland Denied: In the Foot- close the Blochowiak Dairy John purchased a heifer to dress. It was a beautiful night. The steps of a Polish POW by Irena Kos- kego and expanding his product Company. On April 19, 1972 Bright keep on the property in 1905. After stars were as jewels against the vel- sakowski is available to preorder on line to include butter by acquiring Star Dairy ceased production; end- the first calf, Blochowiak discov- vet sky, and the full moon hung like BarnesandNoble.com and Amazon. two creameries in Helenville. To ing one of Milwaukee’s best-known ered that his new house cow pro- a huge opalescent globe, bathing com and will be released this April. vided far more milk than his fam- come up with a unifying name from Polish owned businesses. ily needed, so he began a little side his product line John came up with business selling the excess. Bright Star, based on the star logo Taking the profits from the first he had been using since the start of The Polish Cultural Club Celebrates its 40th Anniversary cow John bought another, and an- the company. HARTFORD, Conn. — The presented annually to a prominent was Krystyna Słowakowski Farley other, then a horse and finally a On July 21, 1920 the dairy was Polish Cultural Club of Greater American of Polish descent for of New Britain, who was crowned delivery wagon. Out of the family legally incorporated. While John Hartford, Inc. hosted the Fall outstanding achievement in the Ms. Senior Connecticut in May of home, Blochowiak Dairy Company led the company, his children and board meeting of the national field of artistic or cultural endeav- this year and who, at age 91, just was born. a few employees ran the operation. American Council for Polish Cul- ors. As a talented violin soloist and returned from the week-long Ms. For six years John served the To ensure the business stayed in the ture on Friday and Saturday, Octo- conductor who enjoys a performing Senior America competition in At- south side and surrounding neigh- family John’s son Bruno attended ber 21 and 22 at the Hilton Garden career both in the United States and lantic City. Krystyna remains an borhoods. In 1911, a change in the University of Wisconsin’s Dairy Inn of Glastonbury. Representa- internationally, Maestro Sylveen- inspiration to women of all genera- Milwaukee’s law now forbade the School in Madison. With Bruno’s tives from Connecticut, Michigan, Mackiewicz also serves as the ar- tions and proves, without a doubt, raising of livestock within the city education and John’s experience New York, Pennsylvania, and Vir- tistic director of the Connecticut that elegance can be aspired to and limits. Blochowiak sold his cows the duo came up with two of Bright ginia (Washington, D.C.) were in Virtuosi, New Britain Symphony, attained at any age. and began to have raw milk deliv- Star’s most famous products: Gen- attendance. The weekend culmi- the Connecticut Virtuosi Orches- The evening concluded with a ered to his facility. He also installed uine-Churned Buttermilk and Bak- nated in a gala event at the River- tra, Magnum Opus, Connecticut rousing sing-along of traditional a new bottler, washer, pasteurizer, er’s Special Cottage Cheese. With front Community Center on Welles Lyric Opera, Moniuszko Choir, Polish folk songs performed by the and cooler, staying ahead of the quality products and loyal custom- Street, Glastonbury on Saturday and the Classical Orchestra of Pila Theatre of Imagination Novum, health standards of the day. This ers, the dairy survived the Great De- night, when the Polish Cultural in Poland, to name but a few of his Inc. (Theatr Wyobraźni Novum) expansion would be dwarfed by pression, often carrying credit for Club celebrated its 40th anniver- many credentials. He has been an of Hartford, followed by a group the project Blochowiak undertook hundreds of residents so milk would sary with 100 guests enjoying fine ambassador in Connecticut for the photo of the attendees. All in all, it in 1919. With an eye towards the be on their table. dining by Russell’s Creative Glob- world of classical music in all of its was a magnificent 40th anniversary future and a substantial loan, John The Second World War brought al Cuisine of West Hartford. forms for many years and bridges celebration. purchased the lots behind his home its own difficulties as most milk As part of the anniversary pro- an important gap between Poland’s The mission of the Polish Cul- gram, Maestro Adrian Sylveen- rich musical heritage and the world tural Club is to share and promote Mackiewicz was recognized by stage. The Club was pleased that Polish heritage and culture with the Polish Cultural Club for having its nomination of Sylveen-Mackie- members of Greater Hartford’s Po- received the American Council for wicz for this award was accepted, lonia, as well as the general com- Polish Culture’s 2016 “Cultural and that local Polonia and guests munity. For further information, Achievement Award” in had an opportunity to salute Adrian. please contact Co-President, Fran this past summer. This award is Also recognized during the event Pudlo, at (860) 659-0356.

HANKS FASCINATED BY POL- ISH MINICAR. Oscar-winning ac- POLISH AMERICAN tor Tom Hanks is fascinated by a long defunct minicar Polski Fiat CULTURAL CENTER 126P. He first encountered one 308 WALNUT STREET while filming the movie “Inferno” in Budapest, Hungary and has sought PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 them out wherever he goes. Quite a (215) 922-1700 few are still on the road in Cuba. A When You’re in Philadelphia’s Historic group of residents of the southern District, Visit The Polish American Polish city of Bielsko-Biała, where Cultural Center Museum Exhibit Hall the car was built, are raising funds to Featuring Polish History and Culture present one such a vehicle to Hanks. OPEN 10:00 a.m. TO 4:00 p.m. • FREE ADMISSION Between 1973 and 2000, 3.2 million January through April • Monday to Friday of the tiny, rear-engine four-seaters May through December • Monday to Saturday were produced. The 126P, affection- Gift Shop is Open During Regular Exhibit Hall Hours ately known in Poland as “Maluch” Closed on Holidays The house once owned by John Blochowiak, first home of the Bright Star (toddler, tyke, little guy), is the ve- Visit Us on the Internet: www.polishamericancenter.org Dairy, as it appears today. hicle that put Poland on wheels. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • JANUARY 2017 www.polamjournal.com 7

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HAPPENINGS: CHICAGO STYLE / Geraldine Balut Coleman Polish at Museum of Science and Industry single tree. Today, over 50 diff er- down Chicago’s Magnifi cent Mile. ent trees are displayed. The Polish Also, with autumn as the theme, Scouting Organization and the Le- several runway models dressed in gion of Young Polish Women also browns and grays. The ingenuity of helped defray the cost of purchas- the folklore designs, along with the ing the materials needed to create grace and elegance of the male and the beautiful choinka or Polish Tree. female models and children, made Viewing of the “Christmas Around for a wonderful day of fashion and the World and Holidays of Light” camaraderie. Volunteering as non- exhibit began on November 18 and professional models, were past and ends on January 8, 2017. During 2017 White and Red Ball debu- this seven-week exhibition, over tantes, LYPW members, and a few 250,000 visitors will come to MSI men and children. to see the Christmas trees. Many Designers from Black Tie For- have been known to comment that malwear, Le Obsession Boutique,

the beautiful Polish tree is their fa- MagHan Styles, and Designs Recul- JUDA WANDA PHOTO: vorite. tured provided evidence that fash- ion design in Chicago’s Polonia is thriving.

GOLOTA INDUCTED INTO IL- LINIOIS BOXING HALL OF Chór Filareci Dudziarz FAME. On November 4, Andrew “Andrzej” Golota, accompanied training years with the legendary Dreamliners for this once-weekly Choinka and Mira Link by his wife Mariola, was induct- Sam Colonna, who also was in- schedule. The fl ights will coordinate ed into the Illinois Boxing Hall ducted into the IBHF. Golota’s ca- with fl ights between Balice-Krakow CHICAGO — This year’s Polish of Fame (IBHF). This event took reer was a 49-9-1 record with one (St. John Paul II International) and Christmas tree at Chicago’s Muse- place at the Abbington in Glen El- no contest fi ght and 33 professional Okecie-Warsaw (Chopin Interna- um of Science and Industry (MSI) lyn, Illinois. When presented with knockouts. tional). The continuing expansion features handmade ornaments made of the Krakow airport makes it pos- out of feathers, and assembled by sible for the return of this schedule retired members of Harcerstwo and is due to the fact that many from (Polish Scouting) and current mem- Chicago’s Polonia frequently travel bers of the Legion of Young Polish to and from Poland’s southern re- Women (LYPW). Nearly 400 new gions. ornaments were created along with After much research, LOT de- a tree topper and nearly 50 yards of termined that the increase in travel feathered garland. This year’s Polish PHOTO: ARTUR PARTYKA from Chicago to southern Poland, tree was titled “Light as a Feather.” Lianna Wisneski via Warsaw and other non-Polish Ornaments included birds, swans, sites, motivated the Polish airline to roses, daisies, elves, and comets. In LEGION’S FALL FASHION resume a Krakow to Chicago fl ight Poland, handmade ornaments are SHOW. The Legion of Young Pol- schedule. made out of tissue paper, wrapping ish Women (LYPW) hosted its Fall paper, eggshells, beads, and straws Fashion Show on November 6 at ANOTHER CHÓR SUCCESS. In to create unique decorations from the Chateau Ritz in Niles, Illinois. 2017, the Polish concert choir, Chór basic items found around the house. The mistress of ceremonies, Josie Filareci Dudziarz, will celebrate After over a dozen women and Nowak, also chaired the event. Bo- its 110th anniversary. The group’s men worked more than 1000 hours, zenna Haszlakiewicz, president PHOTO: ARTUR PARTYKA fundraising concert on the weekend assembling these beautiful orna- of the LYPW, welcomed everyone. Andrew and Mariola Golota of November 12, was held at DiDi, ments, the Polish Tree at the MSI The fashion show, attended by al- a restaurant/catering hall on Chi- was installed within 90 minutes. most 200, presented a collection of his induction plaque, Andrzej was, cago’s Northwest Side. Under the All of this would not have the latest fashions created by local as usual, a man of few words, but LOT’S KRAKOW TO CHICAGO direction of Maryna Shutovich and been possible if it were not for Polonian designers and boutiques. thanked all for their support and the ROUTE RESUMED. Chicago area accompanied by Jadwiga Koszałka, Mirosława “Mira” Link, who has The fi rst portion of the show in- IBHF for its consideration. travelers are in luck. Finally, LOT the program included patriotic songs been working on the Polish Christ- cluded the modeling of ensembles Golota, the 48-year-old 1988 Airlines will resume non-stop and popular Polish tunes. mas Tree project for 15 years. Mira inspired by Polish folk costumes Olympic bronze medalist, Euro- fl ights from Krakow to Chicago. After the concert, guests enjoyed meticulously researches the authen- with an emphasis of Tatra Moun- pean Champion, and two-time Pol- After a six-year absence, and start- a lunch, participated in a raffl e ticity of all possible ornaments and tain folklore. All the creations were ish champion, retired from boxing ing in July 2017, LOT will begin di- drawing, and purchased fl owers. then chooses the theme. suitable for a Polish-style picnic, an in 2013. He became a United States rect fi ghts to and from Chicago and Guests had the opportunity to dance The annual MSI Christmas Tree elegant banquet, a dinner out with citizen in 2013. Krakow. the night away to the music of the exhibit started in 1942 with one that special someone, or a stroll Golota was born in Warsaw, Po- However, the round-trip fl ights, Casablanca Orchestra. Proceeds land. He moved to Chicago in 1990 even though year-round, will be lim- from this event will help defray the and became an American boxing ited to one fl ight per week. LOT re- costs of future Chór Filareci Dudzi- STERLING SILVER JEWELRY professional in 1992. He spent his ported that it will use one of its two arz events. A B C D E NEWSWIRE ANTI HATE CAMPAIGN It is estimated that up to one mil- EXPANSION WILL EASE CON- LAUNCHED IN UK. A campaign lion Poles live in Britain, the ma- GESTION. Warsaw’s Chopin Air- F aimed at combating hate crime in jority of whom emigrated there in port will expand, as passenger num- G I the UK was launched at the British search of better jobs after Poland bers exceed current facilities. A new H Parliament, amid increasing attacks joined the European Union in 2004. record was set recently for Poland’s on minorities in the country, includ- The Polish community compris- largest airport — this year it wel- ing Poles. es the largest migrant population of comed its 12 millionth passenger. J K The #BetterThanThat campaign EU nationals based in Britain. Mariusz Szpikowski, head of is supported by the British govern- the Polish Airports State Enterprise ment, and comes after a sharp spike POLAND, SIGN DE- which manages Chopin Airport, ALL SHOWN in racist and xenophobic attacks FENSE AGREEMENT. Polish De- said passenger traffi c is growing. ACTUAL SIZE around the country after the Brexit fense Minister Antoni Macierewicz “Last year we served over 11 ALL ITEMS ARE STERLING SILVER • ALL THESE ITEMS ARE vote in June. and his Ukrainian counterpart Ste- million passengers. This year, we AVAILABLE IN 14 KT. 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POLONIA OF THE EASTERN GREAT LAKES / Michael Pietruszka Wiligia and Kolędy Parties Filled December’s Calendar The Buffalo Chamber Players Society held its at the Mil- Election/Christmas Party at the Seneca; the Kalina Singing Society Melody Lane at the St. Stanislaus hosted “An Evening with Krzysz- lennium Hotel in Cheektowaga; and Pierce Arrow Museum in Down- held its Wigilia luncheon at the Mil- Social Center in Buffalo’s Historic tof Penderecki” at the Albright- the Polish Student Association town Buffalo ... The Polish Heri- lennium Hotel in Cheektowaga, and Polonia District, Dec. 31st ... Other Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo , Dec. of the SUNY at Buffalo hosted its tage Society of Rochester hosted the Villa Maria Chorale performed New Year’s Eve parties were spon- 1st ... Also on the 1st, the Skalny Wigilia at the UB Newman Center its Wigilia in Kearney Hall at St. koledy at its Christmas Concert in sored by Mother of God, Queen of Center for Polish and Central Eu- in Amherst ... The Pulaski Police John Fisher College in Rochester, the Immaculate Heart of Mary Cha- Poland Church in Scarborough, On- ropean Studies at the University Association of Buffalo and Western Dec. 10. pel in Cheektowaga Dec. 11th. tario, and SPK in Toronto. of Rochester presented Dr. Mag- New York installed new officers at The Western New York Division The Polish Arts Club of Buf- dalena Banaszkiewicz of the Ja- its Christmas Party at the Polish Fal- of the Polish American Congress falo conducted its annual meeting UPCOMING. The Syracuse Polish giellonian University on the topic: cons Hall; and Holy Mother of the was awarded a $7,500 grant from at the Harlem Road Community Home will host its Oplatek Din- “Family Life in Modern Poland — Rosary Polish National Cathedral Erie County for enhancements to the Center in Amherst, Dec. 14. As part ner Dance featuring the John Gora Challenges and Obstacles” in the in Lancaster presented the Freudig “WNY Polonia Trail,” which can be of the meeting, Sharon Dombek Band at its clubrooms on January Sloan Auditorium on the univer- Singers’ “A Frozen Pie Christmas found at presented a power point on World 7th ... The Consul General of the sity’s River Campus. Winter Concert” on the 3rd. or on Facebook ... Hippocrene Youth Day in Krakow, and Tom Za- Republic of Poland in Toronto will The General Pulaski Associa- The annual “Festival of Polish Books published WNY author So- wadzki presented a chronology of sponsor a “Bog Sie Rodzi, God is tion recently elected the follow- Christmas Carols” featuring the phie Hodorowicz-Knab’s “Wear- the pilgrimage to Poland led by Rev. Born” Christmas concert featuring ing leadership for 2017: Brian choirs of District IX of the Polish ing the Letter P: Polish Women as Matt Nycz ... Potts Banquet Hall the Novi Singers, Toronto Sinfo- Rusk (president), Chris Witkowski Singers Alliance of America, was Forced Laborers in Nazi Germany in Cheektowaga was the site of St. nietta Instrumental Ensemble under (1st vice-president), Hon. Ken- held at St. Stanislaus Church in 1939-1945” ... The Buffalo Polka Casimir’s Second Annual “Polka the direction of Maciej Jaskiewicz, neth Graber (2nd vice-president), Buffalo, Dec. 4 ... Also on the 4th, Boosters presented the Buffalo Koledy Kick-Off with New Direc- soprano Ana Wojcik and the Bells of Ed Reska Jr. (treasurer), Jerry Inda St. John Kanty parish continued Touch at its Dec. 10 Christmas Party tion” on the 17th, and the Koledy St. Matthew at Our Lady of Sorrows (secretary) and Stanley Pulaski Sr. its 125th anniversary celebration at the Polish Falcons Hall in Depew Night featuring the Concertina All Church in Toronto on January 8th ... (sergeant-at-arms) ... On Dec. 3rd with a Mass featuring the Ludowa ... The Syracuse Polish Home host- Stars, Dec. 23rd ... The Msgr. Ad- Buffalo’s Chopin Singing Society and 4th, revered Polish composer Nuta Polish Canadian Folk Choir ed a Mikolajki children’s Christmas amski Polish Saturday School and Kalina Singing Society will Krzysztof Penderecki conducted from Hamilton; the Niagara Polish party at the Sacred Heart Cathedral performed its Jaselka Christmas join with Oakville, Ontario’s “Can- the Buffalo Philharmonic Orches- Cultural and Historical Society Parish Hall and its Wigilia at the pageant at St. Stanislaus Church in tabile” and Hamiton’s “Symfonia” tra in a program featuring the Mae- celebrated its Wigilia at Koban’s group’s Park Avenue clubrooms Buffalo on the 18th ... On the 24th, and “Stokrotki” choirs for the ”Kon- stro’s “Concerto for Violin and Restaurant in Niagara Falls; and the on the 10th ... Also on the 10th, Masz Serce, Okaż Serce hosted a cert Koled” at the Hamilton Dom Cello,” featuring violinist Dennis Buffalo Mass Mob attended Mass at Polonia Nowej Generacji held “Traditional Polish Wigilia” at the Polski on January 15th ... The West- Kim and cellist Roman Mekinulov; St. Stanislaus Church, the Mother its Mikolajki at the Dom Polski in John Paul II Polish Cultural Centre ern New York Division of the Pol- Beethoven’s “Overture to Crea- Church of Buffalo’s Polonia ... Zwi- Hamilton, Ontario; the Polish Stu- in Mississauga, Ontario; and the To- ish American Congress will hold tures of Prometheus” and Dvorak’s azek Narodowy Polski w Kanada dents’ Initiative of Canada (PISK) ronto Branch of the Canadian Pol- its annual Kulig at Chestnut Ridge “Symphony No. 7.” Hall in Toronto was the site of the held its “Annual Christmas Wigilia ish Congress held its Wigilia at the Park in Orchard Park, Feb. 19, and Buffalo’s Broadway Market group’s “Mikolajki,” Dec. 4 and its Potluck” at the SPK Hall in To- SPK Hall in Toronto ... The WNY its Swieconka, April 23. held its “Kick-Off to Christmas” “Oplatek Polonijny,” Dec. 18. ronto; and Elizabeth and Waclaw Division of the Polish American v v v with New Direction and the Polka The General Pulaski Associa- Kujbidow’s film, “Jedwabne: Swi- Congress hosted its Christmas Par- If you have an item for this col- Variety Social Club hosted its tion held its Christmas Party at the adkowie, Swiadectwa, Fakty” was ty at the Polish Cadets Hall in Buf- umn, please send the information by Christmas Party with Special Deliv- Hilton Garden Inn in Cheektowaga, screened at CineStarz Cinema in falo’s Black Rock neighborhood on the 6th day of the month preceding ery at the Pvt. Leonard Post VFW Dec. 5 ... Also on the 5th, the Pro- East Mississauga, Ontario ... The the 28th ... The Podhale Parents publication month (i.e. January 6 in Cheektowaga, Dec. 3rd ... Also fessional & Businessmen’s Asso- Polish Arts Club of Buffalo hosted and Youth Association hosted a for the February 2017 issue) to pi- on the 3rd, the Chopin Singing ciation held its Man-of-the-Year/ its Wigilia at Kloc’s Grove in West New Year’s Eve Party featuring [email protected].

SPOTLIGHT ON LONG ISLAND / Barbara Szydlowski Holocaust Discussion at UN Recently at the United Nations, vice in Europe during World War New York City, the Holocaust II. The new medals were for Pris- and the United Nations Outreach oner of War and the Bronze Star. Program held a panel discussion, Chrzanoski was born in Brook- “Holocaust Remembrance and lyn in 1924. During his first Public Memorials: The Complexi- semester at Columbia Univer- ties and challenges of Facing the sity 1943, he was drafted into the Past.” Army. After completing a year of The event was attended by sev- military training, he was shipped eral members of the Polish Ameri- to England, where he was given can Museum. orders to join the 3rd Army in The program, in cooperation Metz, France after the Invasion of with the Permanent Mission of the Normandy. While engaged in the Ukraine and Israel, observed the Battle of Metz with German forc- 75th anniversary of the Babi Yar es, Chrzanoski and a handful of Massacre. More than thirty three American soldiers ran out of food thousand Jewish men, women and and ammunition, leaving them no children were killed by choice but to surrender. They spent between 1941 and 1945. six months as POWs at a camp in Opening remarks were made Neubrandenburg, Germany. by the UN Secretary General for He was released to American Communications and Public In- forces May 1945 and returned to formation, Cristina Gallach and England before being honorably UN representatives of the Ukraine discharged from the army in No- and Israel. Speaker panelist mem- vember 1945. bers Professor James Young, U.S., founder and director of the Insti- TRADITION CONTINUES. Pearl tute for Holocaust, Genocide and Harbor Day is observed annually Memory Studies, introduced the in the United States on Decem- subject discussion. ber 7, to remember and honor the Other panel members were di- 2,403 citizens of the United States rectors of Holocaust studies from killed in a surprise attack by the the Ukraine, Israel, Japan, South Japanese on Pearl Harbor on De- America, and Brazil, who spoke cember 7, 1941. on the education of children in Long Islander Joe Hydrusko their respective countries and was at Pearl Harbor that day, and compared today’s problems with saved many lives. Since 1970, as those of the Holocaust. a tribute to those who were killed, Moderator for this event was Joe would fly his Stinson Reliant Kimberly Mann. (airplane) on December 7 around the Statue of Liberty, dropping a CHRZANOSKI HONORED. A rose for each year in remembrance salute to Glen Cove veteran, U.S. of the men and women who lost Army Corporal Benjamin Chrza- their lives on that fateful day. noski, presented by Congressman Joe died in a plane accident Steve Israel, honored him with six over twenty years ago. Today the replacement service medals and tradition of dropping roses on De- two new medals for his brave ser- cember 7 continues. 10 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • JANUARY 2017 Mrs. T’s — A Recipe and a Dream Part IV in a continuing series Ted transported the product in ly landed its fi rst contract in Japan. He used his mother’s pierogi recipe by Staś Kmieć an early 1950s Dodge Panel truck. Even after retirement, Ted’s love as the foundation for a successful Mary Catherine (Binek) The truck was part of his and his for business didn’t end. In 2000, he frozen food business and leaves Twardzik was known in Shenan- new wife Jean’s wedding day at St. co-founded Lee’s Oriental Gourmet behind an industry legacy. He is doah, Pa., for making some of the Casimir Roman Catholic Church in Foods. Ateeco Inc., Mrs. T’s corpo- considered a pioneer in the food in- best homemade pierogi in town. Shenandoah, on August 19, 1956. The biggest fan of her pierogi was Jean arrived at the church in a new her son, Ted. Cadillac that was loaned by her em- As a kid, Ted watched his mother ployer Mr. Uritis. Friends swapped make the half-moon-shaped pockets the Caddy for the Mrs T’s truck at- with the Unia Polek Polish Ladies tached to a tow truck as they left the Society, that she led at St. Casimir’s church in a shower of rice. Catholic Church. In the era of - It wasn’t long before Ted’s busi- less Fridays, pierogi were so popu- ness outgrew the kitchen arrange- lar that people of all nationalities ment and the decision was made would stand in line to buy them by to move production to the current the dozen. location at 600 E. Centre St. Eff orts Born September 7, 1927, Ted were continuous to grow production was the youngest of six children. capacity and output by mechanizing After graduation from high school, steps for consistency and effi ciency. he enrolled at the University of Mary Twardzik, the original Mrs. T. Ted brought in hard working and Notre Dame. His college days were honest people as the business ex- ers from rolling , stuffi ng the panded. He felt that the company’s interrupted to serve in the U.S. Ted Twardzik driving the “Mrs. T’s” Dodge panel truck from the early pockets and pinching the edges tight success meant individual success Army from March 1946 to Sep- 1950s. enough so they didn’t leak when for everyone involved. Lewis Hoff - tember 1947, where he rose to the boiled. rank of staff sergeant in the 83rd man was the mechanical engineer rate name, opened a second opera- dustry, creating the completely new Mechanized Cavalry Reconnais- who helped invent the proprietary tion in an old Pillsbury plant in East frozen food category: “Pierogi.” IN MRS. TWARDZIK’S KITCH- pierogi machines. The product con- Greenville, Pa. “Dad never lost sight of his roots sance Squadron. Upon his return, EN. To honor his mother, the brand Ted resumed college and graduated verted to frozen and was packaged The company is courting health- and who he was,” Tom Twardzik would be named “Mrs. T’s.” Be- in cardboard box-cartons. Al Sa- conscious consumers. Its market- said. “He was a guy from Shenando- in 1951 with a Bachelor of Science ginning with his mother’s recipe, degree in accounting. kowski was the production manager ing department, run by son Tim ah like all of his friends and most of the business began in her kitchen. at the time, and fi rst cousin Chris Twardzik, has hired major sports the people who worked with him.” After college, his fi rst job was as Everything was done by hand at a staff accountant for Arthur Ander- Twardzik was the plant manager. fi gures as spokespersons. One The pierogi factory even shut down inception. Five local women were pieróg , according to the a few times to allow workers to at- sen & Co. in Manhattan – one of the hired as the original employees to prestigious “Big Eight” accounting THE BRAND CONTINUES. Mrs. Mrs. T’s package, has less than 1 tend one another’s weddings. In his make pierogi around the kitchen T’s Pierogies® became the fi rst fro- gram of fat, 11 grams of carbohy- hometown, Mrs.T’s/Ateeco Inc. is fi rms of its time. A great start for the table, which would then be sold son of a Polish miner/saloon keeper. zen pierogi brand available in Amer- drates and only 60 calories – a smart the largest employer with more than to local stores. The original fi ll- ican supermarkets. Sixty-fi ve years option, provided they’re not sautéed 240 people on payroll. ings were ched- later, it is a mass market brand in in and butter. “Born in the United States, he dar cheese with the United States. didn’t speak Polish as his family whipped potatoes, A product of thought it was of paramount impor- cabbage, cottage Ateeco, Inc., it of- tance to assimilate to America and cheese, and prune, fers 13 varieties speak the language,” Tom said. “As and were fi nger- for a new “hip” for Polish traditions, we celebrate pinched sealed. crowd including the blessing of foods at Easter and Legend has it and spinach, the of oplatki that the decision mozzarella, toma- and wigilia.” to add the “s” to to and basil, gar- Ted is survived by his wife of the already plu- lic and parmesan, 60 years, the former Jean Roberts, ral “pierogi” in and jalapeño and three sons — Ted Jr., Tim, and Tom the brand name cheddar in full- — and fi ve grandsons. He and his Mrs. T’s Pierogies size, mini-size and wife supported a multitude of local was Ted’s attempt plenty packs, and and national charities and created “The Pierogi Ladies” — the original “Mrs. T’s” employ- to anglicize the ees. produces over 500 the Twardzik Family General Li- spelling in order million pierogi per brary Endowment, and supported a to make the name year. Distinguished Library Collection in Ted could have made a comfortable easier to pronounce for an American Ted Twardzik with sons (from left to right – Tim living as an accountant, but one year Thomas F. Twardzik, Ted Twardzik Sr., Tom Twardzik Polish studies. market. Twardzik (Tom), “Talent hits a target that no one later, against the wishes of his par- The pierogi were originally dis- ents, the 25-year-old Twardzik de- the founder’s youngest son is the WHAT DID THE ORIGINAL MRS. else can hit and genius hits a target tributed refrigerated and packaged president of the company. “It was T’S PIEROGI TASTE LIKE? “My that no one else can see. And he saw cided to return home to pursue his in bags. In the beginning, Ted han- entrepreneurial dream to start a food of critical importance to my dad that grandmother passed away in 1965, the potential for the pierogies and dled every aspect of the business the Mrs. T’s Pierogies experience when I was only four — I really hit a bullseye,” said Ted Twardzik company using his mother’s recipe including delivering the pierogi for pierogi. remained enjoyable and consistent,” didn’t grow up eating Mary’s piero- Jr. to the initial handful of stores. He said Tom. “True to our origination, gies, I grew up eating Mrs. T’s Pier- A lifelong learner, Ted, Sr. en- He remembered how popular the spent hours at stores promoting and traditional Polish were our pierogies are still turnovers.” ogies,” said Tom Twardzik. “I can joyed the advice of Earl Nightin- introducing the product — off ering Pennsylvania, New York and remember the aromas of the factory gale, the father of the self-improve- at church festivals. Where others samples to interest customers, and saw a church fund-raiser, Ted saw New Jersey, with large Eastern Eu- when I was a child. I love the tex- ment industry. Earl’s distinctive remarked that his face would hurt ropean populations, remain Mrs. T’s tures of the dough and fi lling togeth- voice was heard on records, tapes a business opportunity. He reasoned from smiling all that time. “At fi rst, that people would buy them at the largest market. The company, how- er. The chew and the creaminess are and iPods encouraging Ted to “im- the customers were mainly of Pol- ever, is the only pierogi maker that a great combination that really gives prove just a little bit every day,” a grocery store any day of the week, ish, Ukrainian, Russian and Slavic instead of having to stand in line at ships coast-to-coast. Mrs. T’s are me something to sink my teeth into. motto Ted carried out throughout roots, but soon Americans would sold widely in Army commissaries The fl avors are not overpowering his life. the church on Fridays. His packaged discover these delicious “dump- pierogi could liberate homemak- in Europe, and the company recent- and let me add all sorts of accents “Success is the progressive real- lings.” like sautéed onions, mushrooms, ization of a worthy goal or idea.” — peppers, sour cream and even diff er- Earl Nightingale. Become a member today ent sauces. But I’m a traditionalist and love my butter and onions with PAST PAJ PIEROGI ARTICLES Polish American my pierogies.” • Pierogi Made With Love (Decem- ber 2008) Historical Association PASSING THE LEGACY. Theodore • Pierogi in Poland (February 2009) “Ted” Twardzik passed away on • Pierogi at the Fair – Millie’s e Polish American Historical Association November 10, 2016 at the age of 89. Pierogi Delivers! (August 2009) was established in December 1942 as a special commission of the e Polish Institute of Arts and Sciences in America to POLISH LEGION OF AMERICAN VETERANS collect, compile and publish information about PLAV AN AMERICAN VETERANS ORGANIZATION Polish Americans. In October 1944, it was reor ganized as a national American society to promote study and research in the history and Open to all Honorably Discharged American Veterans social background of Americans of Polish descent. e Association, Organized in 1920 to serve American Veterans of Polish Descent which was incorporated under the laws of Illinois in 1972, strives to Chartered by and Act of Congress assist and cooperate with all individuals and organizations interested Members and Posts in 14 States with large membership in many in Polish American life and history. Contributions in support of the more. Contact Deputy Membership Director Fred Thomas work of the Association are tax-exempt. on how you can become part of the larg- Regular one-year membership to the Association is $40.00. ($25.00 for est ethnic veterans organiztion in the United students) made payable to the Polish American Historical Association. States or how to form a Post in your area. Polish American Historical Association Visit the National website www.plav.org Central Connecticut State University Please make checks payable to: ACPC, c/o The PLAV, USA is among the leaders Florence Langridge, Membership Chair, 78 1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT 06050 in service to the veteran and family. Meadow Lane, West Hartford, CT 06107 www.polishamericanstudies.org POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • JANUARY 2017 www.polamjournal.com 11

POLISH CHEF / Robert Strybel (babka kartoflana). This is na old, down-home Pol- ish favorite! Dice ¼ lb thick sliced and ¼ lb skinned smoked kiełbasa and brown in skillet, stirring. Add 2 chopped onions and con- Some Different Cold-Weather Comfort Foods tinue simmer- RICE & TURKEY GOŁĄBKI bone. Drain 1 qt (reserv- in bowls with mashed potatoes on ing and stirring (gołąbki z ryżem i indyczyną). ing juice), rinse in cold water, drain, the side. until is This is a great way of using up that pressing out moisture, chop and add soft and just be- frozen, leftover Christmas turkey. to strained stock. Cook on med heat DUCK OR GOOSE SOUP (cz- gins to brown. Scald cabbage cored-side down in uncovered 30 min. Dice meat from ernina). Place the cleaned giblets Set aside. Peel, hot water, removing leaves as they bones, and add to pot then reduce (make sure to cut open the gizzard rinse and pat will and dry on paper towel. In skil- heat and cook covered until sauer- and remove any semi-digested grain dry 3.3 lbs po- let simmer 2 chopped onions in 2 T kraut is very tender. In skillet fry lodged therein!), neck, wings and tatoes and grate butter or oil until golden tender or up 4 slices diced thick-sliced ba- rump of 1 duck or goose and ¾ lb with hand-held just slightly browned. Combine with con with 1 chopped onion, stir in 3 pork ribs in pot containing 7 c water grater or in pro- 4 c ground, cooked boneless turkey T flour and simmer until browned, and cook 1 hr, skimming off scum. cessor. Transfer and 4 c undercooked rice. Mix well stirring constantly. Dilute with sev- Add 1 portion soup greens, 3 bay grated potatoes to sieve and catch the drippings. When drippings settle, and salt & pepper to taste. Optional: eral T soup and stir into a smooth leaves, 3 cloves, 2 grains allspice pour off the liquid at top leaving only the white sediment (starch) which Add 1 T finely chopped fresh pars- paste. Add to pot, stir and simmer and several peppercorns and cook should be added to the potatoes. Also add the fried meat and onions, ley. Fill and roll up cabbage leaves several more min. If soup is not as until meat and vegetables are tender. 3 eggs, 2 T potato starch (or cornstarch), 1 T salt, ½ t pepper and 1 T as for meat & rice gołąbki, place tart as you like, add some reserved Strain. Dice carrots, remove meat marjoram. Mix well. Transfer to parchment-lined babka or angel-food in roasting pan in no more than 2 sauerkraut liquid. Salt & pepper to from bones, dice and return to stock. pan and bake in preheated 350°- 360°oven about 90 min. Serve hot with layers, drench with 3-4 c vegetable taste. 1 t sugar and ½ t bruised cara- Add ½ c or more pitted prunes, ½ c with cold sour cream. stock (home-made or bouillon cube) way seeds may be added if desired. diced dried and ⅓ c raisins and cook until fruit is tender. Re- or 1 mushroom bouillon cube dis- casionally. To drippings in pan add heated 450°-500° oven 10-15 min, SOUP & POTATOES move from flame. Fork-blend blood solved in 3-4 c boiling water. Cover 3 quartered onions and 1-2 c unpit- (jabłczanka z kartoflami). Peel, of duck or goose (containing several turning over to sear on all sides. Re- and bake in preheated 350°oven 2 ted prunes, and baste meat with ½ c chunk and cook 5-6 potatoes in T vinegar to prevent coagulation) duce to 350°-375°, sprinkle with 2 T hours or longer. After switching off dark beer. Bake until meat is fork- heat, leave in oven until cooled to lightly salted water until tender. with 1 T flour and stir into soup. water, prick with fork to release fat tender. Serve with rice, mashed or room temp, then refrigerate over Separately, peel and core 2 lbs cook- Simmer briefly. Adjust to taste with and roast 90 - 120 min or until fork boiled potatoes. night. Next day, reheat in oven un- ing apples and place in pot contain- a little salt, sugar and cider vinegar. tender. Baste with pan drippings ing 8 c water, ½ c sugar and a pinch til warmed through and serve with Serve over egg- squares or ROAST DUCK WITH APPLES frequently. Since the apple of or grated nutmeg. other egg , potato dumplings the kind of gravy you would use for (kaczka pieczona z jabłkami). shrinks considerably, prepare ad- Cook until apples are tender (a few or diced cooked potatoes. roast turkey. Wash a 4-5 lb duck and pat dry. ditional apples on the side. Place 2 min after boiling starts). In skillet - 3 additional, peeled apple quarters simmer 2 finely chopped onions in 2 ROAST PORK WITH PRUNES Rub inside and out with salt, pep- SAUERKRAUT SOUP in a separate baking pan, drench (kapuśniak). Prepare stock by T butter until translucent and barely (pieczeń wieprzowa ze śliwkami):. per, marjoram and 1 bud crushed with several T duck pan drippings, cooking ½ - ¾ lbs meaty pork bones browned. Drain potatoes, return to Rub a 4-5 lb tied, rolled, boneless garlic. Let stand in covered roasting in 8 c water 1 hr, skimming off flame and shake pot to steam off all pork shoulder roast all over with pan at room temp 2 hrs. Stuff tightly sprinkle with marjoram and bake scum. Add 1 t salt, 2 carrots, 1 stalk moisture. To fried onions stir in ½ c salt, pepper, marjoram and 1 - 2 with unpeeled, cored quarters of tart in same oven the last 45 min. Mix celery 1 onion, 3 bay leaves, 5 pep- coffee cream or half&half and sim- buds crushed garlic. Place on rack in cooking apples. Sew up duck’s neck separately cooked apples with those percorns and 3 grains allspice and mer briefly, then add to potatoes and roasting pan and roast in 325° oven and tail openings. Place duck on with which the duck was stuffed and cook until meat comes away from mash well. Serve the hot apple soup about 25 min per pound, basting oc- rack in roasting pan and roast in pre- serve in serving dish.

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SPORTS / Tom Tarapacki Stempniak is a Wanted Man ters (nearly 25 mile) distance in six kowski to Polish-Lithuanian parents hours, one minute and 45 seconds. in Port Henry, N.Y. At some point The native of the northern Polish they moved to Hamtramck, Mich.. port city of Gdańsk, braved tem- An outstanding high school athlete, peratures of -20 degrees Celsius the story goes that he was competing (-4 F) and freezing winds to finish in a bodybuilding athletic contest 13 minutes ahead of the runner-up, at the Martha Washington Theater America’s Laurie Koch. in Hamtramck when a Hollywood Mędraś, who works as a notary, talent scout suggested he pursue a trained on beaches near where she movie career. After graduating high lives. She started running mara- school, he left home and made his thons only two years ago. She is way west with his friend, Emil Kar- now planning to run marathons koski. In Denver, Karkoski decided in warmer climes in Australia and to turn back and return home. Win- South America. centy went on without him. Arriving in California around HALL OF FAMERS PASS. Two of 1924, he found work in the film in- the inductees into the National Pol- dustry as a prop man and extra, and ish American Sports Hall of Fame was given the name Tom Tyler. He POLAND’S RADWAŃSKA NAMED 2016 WTA FAN FAVORITE. Class of 2016 passed away last also competed as an amateur weight- Lee Stempniak (above) has Polish tennis star Agnieszka Radwańska has won the annual Wom- year. Legendary water polo coach lifter sponsored by the Los Angeles en’s Tennis Association’s Social Fan “Favorite Player” award for the played for a lot of NHL teams: the Monte Nitzkowski died at the age Athletic Club during the late 1920s. St. Louis Blues, Toronto Maple sixth time running. of 86. Tony Adamowicz, one of the He set a new world’s amateur record Radwańska’s name also came up in other categories in the peo- Leafs, Phoenix Coyotes, Calgary greats of American sports-car rac- for the right-hand clean and jerk by Flames, Pittsburgh Penguins, New ple’s choice awards. ing throughout the ‘60s and well lifting 213 pounds (97 kg). In 1928, Her stellar performance in a close match against Slovak Dominika York Rangers, Winnipeg Jets, New into the ‘80s, died at 75 following he won the Amateur Athletic Union Jersey Devils, Boston Bruins, and Cibulkova at Wimbledon, which she lost in the last set, won the Grand a year-long battle with brain cancer. (AAU) heavyweight weightlifting Slam Match of the Year award. now the Carolina Hurricanes. It’s Nitzkowski attended the ceremony championship, lifting 760 pounds not that teams don’t want him — it’s She was also part of the winning “Selfie of the Year” photograph last June, while Admowicz was too (340 kg), a record that stood for published on German tennis player Angelique Kerber’s Twitter ac- just the opposite. As a savvy veteran ill and was represented by his sis- fourteen years. with all-around talent who doesn’t count. ters. Tyler started working in low- In total, some 70,000 votes were cast to determine winners in 10 draw a big pay check, Stempniak The nomination process for the budget westerns and had a lot of is a valuable commodity for teams categories, which included the “Pet of the Year” and “Best Dressed of Class of 2017 will begin shortly, so success, moving from silent to talk- the Year. “ trying to make a playoff run. That’s if you have someone to nominate ing pictures and then getting star- why, for three straight years, a team don’t wait. You can send a nomina- ring roles. The serials and “B-mov- cess. More than 35 years later “Cad- has acquired him at the trade dead- tion to: National Polish American ies” he appeared in were great hits dyshack” remains hugely popular line. Sports Hall of Fame 2975 E. Maple, with audiences. He also had some with audiences. The 33-year-old winger was Troy, MI 48083. For more informa- small roles in some classic movies. Very proud of his Polish heri- drafted 148th overall by the St. tion call (313) 407-3300 or go to: In John Ford’s Stagecoach he had a tage, Knight once convinced the Louis Blues in the fifth round of www.polishsportshof.com memorable scene as Luke Plummer, studio audience at the Mike Douglas the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, and has a villain who is shot and killed by Show to chant his birth name repeat- earned a reputation as a skilled, ag- John Wayne’s Ringo Kid character. edly in unison: “Ta-de-usz Wła-dy- gressive forward who plays a physi- In Ford’s She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, sław Ko-no-pka!” When he died of cal game despite his lack of size. Tyler played a wounded corporal cancer in 1986 at age 62, his grave He’s also known for his leadership operated on by a surgeon inside a maker bore his real name, with “Ted on and off the ice. Since joining the moving wagon. He also appeared in Knight” beneath it in smaller letters. Carolina Hurricanes this season, such classics as Red River, San An- Lee was put on their top line and the tonio and Gone With The Wind. PERKOSKI’S NOTEBOOK. move is paying off. The Hurricanes In the early 1940s Tyler was cho- Buffalo native Pat Kaleta is expected Stempniak, who had 51 sen to star in the Adventures of Cap- back with the Sabres as the points last season, to be a consistent tain Marvel serial. Despite being in team’s youth hockey ambassador offensive presence, but he has been his late 30s, he still had an impres- ... former Sabre Zenon Konop- much more than that. Many consid- sive physique and great strength. He Ted Knight ka ended his hockey career after er him the best NHL free agent sign- had primarily been known for his playing for one season for Ciarko ing. Lee is a native of Buffalo, but westerns, but audiences loved his CADDYSHACK HOLDS UP. PBS Bank KH Sanok in Poland. the Sabres are one team he hasn’t portrayal of the superhero. He later The 35-year-old Konopka was a played for — not yet, anyway. also wore the superhero costume of Whenever they put together lists of physical player and a skilled fa- The Phantom. best sports movies — and especially Tom Tyler was born Wincenty Mar- ceoff man during his NHL career, WERENSKI ON THE RISE. USA Tyler appeared in more mov- funniest sports movies — “Cad- kowski. playing in 346 NHL games and TODAY touted Michigan native ies and TV shows into the 1950s, dyshack” is usually right at the top. tallying 12 goals, 30 points and Zach Werenski as one of the NHL’s HAMTRAMCK TO HOLLY- but became afflicted with what was One of the stars of that film classic 1,082 penalty minutes ... Polish top rookies. The paper wrote that, WOOD. Tom Tyler was an Ameri- initially diagnosed as rheumatoid was the son of Polish immigrants: cyclist Zenon Czechowski died although another 19-year-old Amer- can actor known for his leading arthritis. It turned out he had an Tadeusz Konopka, better known as at 69 ... Dolores Klosowski, an ican player (Maple Leafs forward roles in low-budget Western films uncommon autoimmune disease Ted Knight. infielder who played from 1944 Auston Matthews) is getting much in the silent and sound eras, and for called scleroderma, a painful and Ted Knight grew up in Ter- through 1945 in the All-Ameri- more attention, the Blue Jackets his portrayal of superhero Captain crippling disease. Suffering greatly ryville, Conn., the son of immi- can Girls Professional Baseball defenseman “has had a similar Marvel in the 1941 serial. It was his and nearly destitute, Tyler moved grants Charles and Sophia (Ka- League, died at 93 ... Guillaume ‘wow’ factor to his NHL start.” athletic background and remarkable back to Hamtramck and lived with valeski) Konopka. He turned 18 Bieganski, a French associa- After being drafted 8th overall physique that got him to Hollywood. his sister, Katherine Slepski, dur- when Pearl Harbor was attacked, tion football defender of Polish in 2015, Werenski, who spent two It led to a successful acting career in ing the last year of his life. He died and then dropped out of high school heritage, died at 83 ... Witold years at the University of Michigan, which he appeared in seven serials on May 3, 1954 of heart failure and to fight in World War II, becoming Zagórski, long-time member of joined the Blue Jackets team in the and more than 150 movies. complications from scleroderma at one of the first soldiers to enter Ber- the Poland national basketball AHL. He played a critical role in He was born Wincenty Mar- the age of 50. lin. After the war he entered show helping the Lake Erie Monsters win business, using the name of Ted team, who coached the team the league championship last year, Knight. After working in relative from 1961 to 1975, died at 85 … scoring five goals and 14 points in obscurity for a couple of decades, he Wojciech Kurpiewski, a Pol- 17 playoff games. rose to fame playing Ted Baxter on ish sprint canoer, who competed This season he’s made similar the “Mary Tyler Moore Show.” His from the mid-1980s to the mid- contributions to Columbus. GM hysterical portrayal of a vain and 1990s and won Olympic silver, Jarmo Kekalainen is thrilled about bumbling but loveable TV anchor- died at 50 ... Patriots tight end what Zach has added to the team, man got him two best supporting Rob Gronkowski was placed on especially on the power play. “You actor Emmys in the 1970s. He later injured reserve following surgery can see his skating and physical appeared on the successful sitcom, for a herniated disc ... U.S. for- strength, but really he just goes out “Too Close for Comfort.” ward Chris Wondolowski will and plays,” said Kekalainen. The Ted’s more than 300 roles in- miss the United States’ World Blue Jackets players agree. “He’s cluded the 1980 film “Caddyshack” Cup qualifiers against Mexico making the right reads and deci- in which he played Judge Elihu and Costa Rica because of an sions. He’s fit in really well so far Smails. Judge Smails was the injury suffered during the MLS and we’re expecting big things out WASPy co-founder of the golf club season ,,, Brooklyn native Jim of him even though he’s a young in which the movie was set. The Baron announced that he will be guy,” said fellow defenseman Ryan character was self-centered and ego- stepping down as Canisius Col- Murray. “I also think he expects it tistical like Ted Baxter, but unlike lege’s men’s basketball coach. out of himself.” him he was snobbish and conniv- Known for rebuilding struggling ing. Despite Ted Knight’s nice guy programs, he compiled a 73-61 SOUTH POLE. Poland’s Joanna In the early 1940s Tyler was chosen to star in the Adventures of Captain image from his TV role, he played record at Canisius, and went 462- Mędraś won the Antarctic Ice Marvel serial. Despite being in his late 30s, he still had an impressive phy- the comic villain very effectively 430 in 29 seasons as a Division I Marathon, running the 40 kilome- sique and great strength and was central to the movie’s suc- head coach. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • JANUARY 2017 www.polamjournal.com 13

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SYBIRACY / Stefania Borstowa Joining Ander’s Polish Army in Soviet Union, February 1942 “Sibracy” (Poles exiled to Siberia during World War II) ing the sledge. Snow among the men. The men wanted to talk to us but we could is written by Stefania Borstowa. Borstowa, her children and was high, so in some not understand them. We could not recognize any words, only Marysia, a home servant, were deported from Lvov to Kru- parts of the road it was gurgle and jabber. The women brought a huge soup pot. It was toyarka, a small village in Kazakstan. Soon after the Soviet hard to drive. We were filled with noodles on lamb stock with garlic and onion. We Union invasion, her husband was sent to the labor camp in estimating that It would were given wooden spoons, which were man-made. Since we Eastern Siberia and died of dysentery, but she did not know take us two weeks to were hungry, we ate voraciously, not paying attention that our about it until after World War II. get there. We usually hosts, dirty shepherds, are consuming from the same pot. Af- spent nights with vil- ter the soup the leader of the group threw a big piece of meat PART XIX. Anders’ Army was the informal, yet common name lagers or houses of kind at us. We finally satisfied our hunger for the first time after ten of the Polish Armed Forces in the East in the 1941–42 period, people who did not days of travel. We also warmed up our cold bodies finally at in recognition of its commander Władysław Anders. The army have enough food, were the fire oven. was created in the Soviet Union, but in March 1942, based dressed in rugs and had on the British-Soviet-Polish understanding, it was evacuated lice. We had our own fter eating all the meat parts, we threw remaining from the Soviet Union and made its way through Iran to Pal- dry bread, we cooked bones into the soup pot, which were taken by the estine. There it passed under British command and provided our frozen potatoes, but women behind the perch. There, women still made the bulk of the units and troops of the Polish II Corps (member our hosts were always Ause of the bones: they sucked out the bone marrow and ate of the Polish Armed Forces in the West), which fought in the giving us some hot wa- General Władysław Anders. any rests of remaining meat. Finally the cleaned bones were Italian Campaign. ter and sage tea. given to three dogs. These dogs looked quite wild, they were About a half on a way we went to a Kazakhs hamlet called big, shaggy and had bloody eyes. Then, we were given tea, arly in 1942 we learned that Gen. Anders is allowed to “Mokre” (translated: “wetland”). There were only women and unleavened pancakes and asked to lie to sleep. Five boys and form a Polish army in Soviet Union. Our young Polish children in the hamlet, so they did not allow us to stay with a horse had to sleep in a different barrack; me and Lusia, the boys wanted to join a Polish army. We started prepar- them overnight. Instead, they told us to go to the temporary only other girl who volunteer for a military service, stayed Eing young men and women to be ready. Winter in 1942 was station, 3 km away, where shepherds stayed with the sheep. there in the same barrack. not that cold as the previous one. In the whole district we had We went there and the shepherds allowed us to stay overnight. Before we went to sleep, we saw a shocking scene. Men twenty young people who were ready to join the Polish army; We entered a barrack, we could feel that there was a wet fer- took their shirts and long underpants to the women for the five Polish boys and one girl were ready from our village. But tilizer under the dry hay floor. The big room inside the bar- lice inspection. Women cleaned lice by stretching the cloths in order to be allowed, one has to be eighteen years old. We rack was divided into two uneven parts with a wooden perch. with their fingers and then killing the lice with teeth and then had to arrange birth certificates for all, using some tricks and Kazakhs men were sitting in a larger part of the barrack and scratching dead lice off from the cloths with the knife to the a good will of friendly people who could help. were tampering with some tools in candles’ light. All had fur bowl filled with water. This was the same bowl which was I was delegated to take these young people to Kostanay, a coats and caps. In spite of the fact that we got used to appear- used as a soup bowl before! We looked at this scene terrified capital of our region in Northern Kazakhstan. Kostanay was ance of Kazakhs’s people, their manners, their looks, ironic and disgusted. But this was probably the necessity of life there located about 250 km away. In February 1943 we went there, smiles and mean words which they were exchanging made us in this harsh environment. equipped just in a sledge pulled to one horse. The horse was uncomfortable. There were 16 men and four women who were Continued next month weak, hungry and did not have enough energy to pull the doing their chores. — Reprinted courtesy of Jaga’s Polish Culture Website at: sledge, so we had to go slow, often helping the horse, by push- Women were preparing the meal. We were asked to sit www.polishsite.us

RESISTANCE / Regina Szamborska-McIntyre Council of Aid to the Jews Resistance is a story about the of Poland. Samuel Tannenbaum was bbels, Nazi Propaganda Minister, He looked up at the clock on the their status, that they will be treated conditions, which led to the Warsaw his legal name. The Home Army made sure they were contained by wall. “Where are you having lunch, well by the Nazis. The Ghetto Po- Uprising during World War II, and had provided him with flawless ordering a wall to surround them. today?” lice are in total denial. They believe how the courageous and tenacious identification documents. His code The Ghetto became a cage within “Here. I brought a pail.” they are indispensable to the Reich. people of Poland fought the Nazi name for underground activities was a cage. Construction of a nine-foot “Join me. I hate to eat alone. Commitment and courage comes occupation, only to be decimated by “Aaron.” wall, topped with barbed wire, Save the pail for tomorrow.” from the young. They know that the the political vagaries of war. Zegota, was the code name for which started in October was com- Kaminski knew the storm clouds entire population will be annihilated Three main characters drive the the Council of Aid to the Jews. It pleted in mid-November of 1940. were gathering over the Ghetto. He and the Ghetto will be destroyed. story: Zygmunt Kaminski, publish- operated under the auspices of Pre- Those who escaped took on Aryan was gathering information for an They choose to fight, knowing that er of an underground newspaper; mier Sikorski and the Government identities with forged documents. article. He began to interview Ad- in the end all will die.” Marek Gudzinski, aka Dysthmus, in Exile. It was founded in 1942 by amski as they walked toward the Kaminski didn’t take notes. delivery man of contraband items the Government Delegation in War- THE ZOB, another faction of Ze- restaurant. The narrative was too compelling. to underground units; and Michal saw, who witnessed the relentless gota, was initiated by Jewish youth “How close are they?” He would never forget the images Bednarek, attorney at law, who tries persecution of the Jews. The Nazi groups. They recognized the fact “It looks like the night of Pass- Aaron had drawn for him. A loud to remain neutral and uninvolved. edict of deportation, which began that Hitler intended to annihilate over, April 19.” murmur filled the dining room; it in July of that year, was the deter- the Jews from the face of the earth. “How are they fixed for ammuni- seemed as if something of vital im- CHAPTER 10. Jozef Adamski held mining factor for government inter- The group made several ineffective tion and weapons?” portance had occurred. the position of supervisor at the Of- vention. The organization provided starts to form their own militia, and “The minimum. The Home Army Kaminski motioned to the wait- fice of Labor, one of Kaminski’s food, medical care, relief money, finally offered their services to the is providing them with all that they ress, a known partisan, “Helcha, important stops. He kept the of- and false identity documents for High Command of the Home Army, can, but they also have plans, and what’s going on?” fice supplied with the proper paper Jews hiding within the “Aryan” side where they received training, arms they can’t deplete their stock.” He “Pan, have you heard? It’s all products necessary for working cer- of occupied Warsaw. and munitions. Aaron was the fa- lowered his voice, “The ZOB have over town. The Germans are accus- tificates, as well as letter heads for The SS began rounding up Jews cilitator for the communication net- been stockpiling weapons and am- ing the Russians of the mass murder official documents. Weights, color, from Warsaw and the surrounding work between Zegota and the ZOB. munition, since the first draft of de- of Poles—someplace in Smolensk.” and watermarks were constantly suburbs in April of 1940. Governor Kaminski stepped into the Office portation last year. They have used Kaminski nodded his head, changing under order of the Gesta- General Frank managed to crowd of Labor just before noon, under ingenious methods of getting the “Katyn.” po in their effort to stay ahead of the four hundred thousand Jews into a the pretext of recruiting a part time stuff into the Ghetto; through cellars Continued next month underground forgery system. square mile and a half in an active clerk for his office. of adjoining houses, through the v v v Before the war, Adamski had business section of Warsaw. The “Pan Adamski, I didn’t realize sewers, and gaps torn into the walls. Regina Szamborska-McIntyre is been an attorney at law in the Court virulent anti-Semitist, Joseph Goe- how close we are to the lunch hour.” They also know the safe places a retired Speech Pathologist who within the Ghetto, where they keep currently facilitates memoir work- the weapons stored.” shops at her local library. She is the SALT LAMPS ETC. 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PONDERING POLE / Edward Poniewaz Ray Wins Annual Szopka Contest HARTFORD, Conn. — The 36th Tran, Jillian Vichi and Lauren Annual Szopka Festival and Com- Toomey (all of St. James School, Web Enabled petition, sponsored by the Polish Manchester); 1st Grade Group – Cultural Club of Greater Hartford, Hartford Polish Saturday School, First part, a book review; second ugees. I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t Inc., was held at the Polish National Hartford part, update on a Polish American for this country accepting my Pol- Home in Hartford on Sunday, No- The Club is most grateful to high tech entrepreneur. Both web ish grandparents.” She added, “The vember 27. Visitors from through- members: Marek Czarnecki, who enabled. world can change so quickly and out Connecticut, as well as Mas- visited the schools to lecture on the Maybe you have seen the movie if we are not careful this situation sachusetts and New York, enjoyed history, meaning, and development My Dinner with Andre with actors will become worse than the Second the colorful atmosphere of a Polish of Szopka making; and Carol Ole- Wallace Shawn and Andre Grego- World War, it will be so horrific. I Christmas Fair. asz, who, in addition to being com- ry, or, more recently, Her, starring think in history people will look There was something for ev- petition chair, also worked with and Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, and back and they will judge. eryone: vendors selling Polish and encouraged students in the art of Scarlett Johansen. The stories are Samantha Morton, the grand- other beautiful wares and crafts; Szopka making. the interaction of two people dis- daughter of Polish immigrants, “has Polish delicacies; a Szopka color- For younger children, a Szopka cussing intellectual, philosophical, been described as one of the great- ing page for the younger children; drawing was available for them to or social topics. No cars blowing up est actors of her generation.” Think and, of course, Swięty Mikołaj in color, so that they could participate in My Dinner and Her. The simple about it. his golden raiment. The highlight in this beautiful Krakovian tradition conversation between the principles And think about this. About the of the afternoon, however, was the and perhaps entice them to create a and what they are thinking makes same time as I learned of Saman- announcement of the winners of the Szopka model of their own in the you think. That is also the premise tha Morton’s “connection,” I was Szopka Competition, the brightly future. in the book Save Send Delete by watching the C-Span British par- decorated fantastical mangers cre- All proceeds from the Szopka Danusha Goska (Roundfire Books, liament proceedings and one of ated by children from local schools. Competition and Festival benefit 2012). Mickiewicz. $100 million in his the MPs stood up making a point An array of amazingly beautiful en- the club’s Jennie Marconi-Javorski Hopefully you know Danusha bank account. about his parents being Italian im- tries were judged, with the follow- Scholarship Fund. by her great opus, Bieganski: The Resources.com, which later became migrants and what was the Prime ing awards being made: The mission of the Polish Cul- Brute Polak Stereotype, Its Role SitePoint. At 16, Mickiewicz trav- Minister Theresa May’s position on 1st Place: Abigail Ray (St. James tural Club of Greater Hartford, in Polish-Jewish Relations and eled to Melbourne with his mother immigration and the United King- School, Manchester); 2nd Place: Inc. is to share and promote Polish American Popular Culture, a book and met his soon to be business part- dom. I wondered if any British MPs Lily Zaluda (St. James School, heritage and culture with members on anti-Polish defamation and bias ner and co-founder, Mark Harbottle. were of Polish extraction. There is Manchester); 3rd Place –Tie: Di- of Polonia and the general commu- that every Polish American, and At 16, Mickiewicz found himself at least one, Daniel Kawczynski, vya Patel and Paolo Iacobella (St. nity. A cordial invitation is extended every American for that matter, closing $10,000 advertising deals and while he is concerned about James School, Manchester); Special to anyone interested in joining the should read. Save takes on a dif- between classes at high school. recent anti-Polish actions and sen- Group Award: St. Brigid / St. Au- Club. A membership application , West Hartford. form, as well as other information, ferent challenge, “is there a God in Mickiewicz barely finished high timents in England, he spoke not gustine School Honorable Mention: Nick Kalb can be found on the Club’s website heaven?” and “is there love in hu- school and did not attend college. only about Poles leaving Poland but and Sean Leary, Ben Post and Cole www.polishculturalclub.org or by man hearts?” Her approach, though, Fast forward to 2016 and Matt Poles entering the United Kingdom Huyler, Eva O’Brien and Andrew phoning (860) 659-0356. is the same as Bieganski: she is in- is still in charge of his SitePoint and their impact on the economy tensely inquisitive, analytical, and enterprise and is doing quite well. (http://www.express.co.uk/news/ her support references are abundant The kid who didn’t go to college politics/695805/Daniel-Kawczyns- POLAND and impressive. She is the “poor is now worth $100 million, accord- ki-Poland-immigration-Conserva- Catholic schoolteacher” protagonist ing to celebritynetworth.com and is tive-MP-Brexit-EU-referendum). HONORED FOR AIDING HUN- John Eliot Gardiner, and Polish and holds her own as she debates a the “co-founder of the web compa- Recently he said: GARY’S 1956 REVOLUTION. violinists Wanda Wiłkomirska and famous atheist celebrity by corre- nies Flippa, 99designs, and Hired.” “Immigration is bad for Poland, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Krzysztof Jakowicz. sponding through e-mail. This is a Mickiewicz is quoted as saying because there are now cities and Orbán marked the 60th anniversary story based on an experience from “Create massive value for others by towns rapidly becoming depopu- of his country’s bloody anti-Soviet POLAND HOPES TO CHANGE her life and the e-mail record is very providing a solution where no other lated in Poland and they’re having revolution by traveling to Poland to THE NAMES of some 1500 street, creative and very contemporary. As exists.” real difficulties in providing essen- personally thank Poles for their as- bridge, and town square names in one reviewer said, it is “a powerful Good American business advice tial public services as a result of this sistance. order to “de-communize” the coun- and evocative reflective journey.” from the Krakow kid. brain drain. During the revolution, trains try. A bill currently in parliament I hope when you read Save Send And it is bad for the United guarded by Polish troops crossed seeks to ban promotion of totalitar- Delete, you experience that same POLISH OR NOT? The migra- Kingdom where there are certain Czechoslovakia without asking ian systems such as communism. journey. tion of people. Samantha Morton, communities like Peterborough, and permission to deliver blood plasma Although Polish cities and towns English actress, screenwriter, and Boston, and Lincolnshire where lo- and medical supplies to Hungarian changed many of their most obvi- IN 2010 an article was published on director has a Polish connection on cal services are being overwhelmed freedom-fighters. ously communist-inspired street the Yahoo ticker “How to be a mil- her mother’s side. Back in the end by the sheer numbers.” “Hungarians and Poles are joined names following the fall of the So- lionaire by age 25.” One of the fea- of 2015, she joined the debate con- The divergent positions of Mor- by a brotherhood of blood,” Orbán viet bloc in 1989, the Law and Jus- tured millionaires was Matt Mick- cerning which and how many refu- ton and Kawczynski playing out said while unveiling a memorial tice party insists that too many such iewicz. gees the British government should across the North Sea are mirrored plaque in Kraków honoring Poles names yet exist. Born in Kraków, Poland … allow and how she has a personal, in the debates happening in Poland, who helped Hungarians during the Michal Dworczyk of the party Mickiewicz created his first website sort of, connection to it all. the ancestral homeland. Remember, upheaval, which cost some 2,500 stated recently that, “It’s unaccept- at the age of 14 called Webmaster- My grandparents were Polish ref- whenever there are two Poles in the lives and sent 200,000 fleeing the able that there are still street names room there will be two opinions. country. celebrating criminals.” Another from the ticker’s “How Poland’s Institute of National to be a millionaire by age 25” list A FUND-RAISING DRIVE has Remembrance however, has peti- SUPPORT THE PAJ PRESS FUND in 2010 was Juliette Brindak, the been launched to buy a Stradivarius tioned that the proposed bill include violin to be used by Polish musi- “monuments of gratitude to the Red n 1978, a voluntary fund-raising campaign was launched by a group cofounder/CEO of “the all-girl tween and teen social networking cians. The campaign is the brain- Army.” Moscow has already ex- of loyal readers of the Polish American Journal entitled “We Love the child of Andrzej Kosendiak, the pressed outrage over the deteriorat- PAJ Press Fund” in order to help cover rising postage, material company, Miss O & Friends (Mis- sOandFriends.com). In 2016, Miss director of the National Forum for ing condition of Soviet war memo- and production costs. Music in Wrocław, south-western rials in Poland and expressed angst IDonations to the PAJ Press Fund are also used to support our reader O is going strong and Juliette’s net worth according to thecelebritycafe. Poland. He told a press confer- over plans of some services (postage, telephone, research, etc.), provide newsclippers with ence in Warsaw that a purchase of Polish towns to move statues stamps and envelopes, and cover extraordinary expenses in producing com is 30 million. Business Insider magazine quotes her as saying, “The a Stradivarius, in time for the cen- honoring the Red Army away from the paper. The Polish American Journal is not a profit-making ven- tenary of Polish independence in town squares to less central loca- ture. Thanks to its dedicated staff, the PAJ is pub­lished as a “public goal for the site was, and still is, to help young girls build confidence 2018, would be a historic event. tions. The proposed legislation has service” for American Polonia. In the 19th and 20th centuries, also incurred wrath from some left- Donations to the PAJ Press Fund will be acknowledged in the paper and self-esteem.” Noble cause and impressive young woman. 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POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • JANUARY 2017 www.polamjournal.com 15 Shea, Wasik, Address Genealogists in Brzeg PAJBOOKSTORE BRZEG, Poland — The third an- were made on site at the conference. nual conference of the Genealogical One of the conference participants GENEALOGY Society of Poland was recently held grew up in the house next door to To order, use form on page 7 in the castle at Brzeg in Silesia. For Shea’s relatives in a village near the first time ever, two of the speak- Jedwabne, north of Lomza, and pro- POLISH ers were from the United States. vided a wealth of information. Wa- IMMIGRATION Prof. Jonathan Shea of New Brit- sik encountered a Polish researcher TO AMERICA by Stephen ain, Conn., and Dorena Wasik of who had a cousin that went to high Szabados Wallingford, Conn., representing school with her. Many of the Polish Item 2-271 the Polish Genealogical Society of participants reported that they were $17.99 Connecticut, delivered two lectures. searching long lost relatives in Con- When did your Shea’s lecture on American ar- necticut, New Jersey, New York, Il- Polish ancestors chival sources of genealogical value linois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and immigrate, where exposed the Polish audience to on- Ohio. While most of the conference did they leave, line and manuscript resources avail- goers were from Poland, there were why did they leave, how did they get able in this country. Wasik present- also people in attendance from Swe- here? This book discusses the history ed a case study about how she used den, Ireland, Ukraine and France. of Poland and gives some insights to possible answers to these about your various American archival sources ancestors’ immigration. All three Polish and social media to determine her In recent years, interest in fam- partitions are covered and the material relationship to a person buried with ily roots has grown dramatically in will hopefully clear up your confusion her grandparents in Bridgeport, Poland among all age groups. A sig- PROF. JONATHAN SHEA AND DORENA WASIK of Connecticut stand why your Polish ancestors listed that Conn., that nobody in her family nificant portion of those attending they were born in other countries on at the podium in anticipation of addressing the several hundred partici- could identify with certainty. were under 40 years old. This surge early U.S. documents. Brief histories pants at the Third Annual Conference of the Polish Genealogical Society Many of the over 300 participants of interest has given rise, in recent of most of the ports that were used by of Poland held in Brzeg. The conference proceedings were also simulcast had an uncle, grandparent cousin or years, to the formation of genealogi- Polish immigrants for departure and on the internet and viewed by thousands throughout Poland. other relative who left Poland be- cal societies, websites devoted to arrival; life in steerage; and the process fore World War I (and seemingly in Shea’s presentation to gain direc- on such individuals in the United family history and conferences such of examination to gain admittance. disappeared) were keenly interested tion as to how to find information States. Some amazing connections as this one. FINDING GRANDMA’S EUROPEAN GENEALOGY / Stephen M. Szabados ANCESTORS by Stephen Szabados Push and Pull Factors in Polish Immigration Item 2-653 Why did our immigrant ancestors leave Po- ties. ever, many Poles immigrated with the goal of $19.95 210 pp., pb. land and come to America? The answer to this • Political or cultural repression farming but found work in the cities and stayed This is a “must question could be an important part of our family • Prussia wanted to convert their Polish lands there. have” book for the family historian histories because it forms the beginning of the into German lands. Prussian authorities forced • The magnetic pull of “chain migration.” who wants to identify their European story. Polish farmers to sell their lands which then The magic of Chain Migration helped grow heritage. The author draws from his re- Polish immigrants were motivated to leave resold the land to Germans at bargain prices. the number of Polish immigrants. Most Poles search experiences to describe how to their homeland in the last half of the 1800s and Polish speaking schools were closed, and stu- settled in communities with other Polish im- find the resources available; first to find the early years of the 1900s by factors that di- dents were forced to attend German-speaking migrants. These were normally friends or out where your ancestors were born in vided into “Push” factors and “Pull” factors. schools. German became the official language, relatives who helped the new arrivals with Europe, and then find the records. This and the use of the Polish language was discour- temporary housing, typically living with fam- revised edition covers genealogical PUSH FACTORS were forces that drove them aged. ily or friends. The immigrants hoped for farm- research for most European countries and includes detailed practical steps out of their home countries such as: • Religious discrimination (Prussia and Rus- land, high wages and job opportunities in the that will help you find the success and • A shortage of land. Most Poles were farm- sia). Prussia closed Catholic schools which United States. Polish immigrants built strong the records that you need. The author ers, and their farms were small. If the family discouraged Catholic education difficult. Rus- communities around the Catholic Churches. uses his experiences to give tips on owned land, only one son could inherit the sia encouraged attendance at their Greek Or- They built their churches and established sup- what to avoid and what works; how to land, and the rest of the children had to find thodox Churches and tried to suppress atten- port groups that helped new immigrants find find and use critical records; and how other ways to support themselves. If they did dance at the Roman Catholic Churches. places to live, gave support until they found to use translating guides to decipher not own land, they could not afford to buy what jobs, and established cultural groups to teach the foreign-language records. This little land was available. PULL FACTORS were: their children Polish customs. The efforts from book gives you the tools to find your • Poverty. There were few jobs available to the • The promise of jobs in the new lands. Let- chain migration helped the Polish immigrants European family. growing number of Polish workers. Russia, ters from Polish emigrants to the friends and overcome the many problems when leaving MEMORIES OF DZIADKA Prussia, and Austria did not invest in develop- family who remained in Poland painted pic- their homes and trying to make their new life. Rural life in the Kingdom of Poland ing factories in their Polish lands that would tures of a better life in America. They had jobs Do your family stories match some of the 1880-1912 and Immigration to supply jobs to the Polish workers. Working on and sent money home to their family members. above factors? Do some of these factors describe America / by Stephen Szabados farms was not an option because small farms Many sent money to family members for the your ancestors? Hopefully asking these questions $14.95 could not afford to hire workers and farm ma- purchase of tickets for the journey to America. will give you insight about your ancestor that you Item 2-670 chinery had reduced the number of jobs on • Farmland was available in America. The can enrich your family history. pb. 134 pp. large farms. Homestead Act of 1860 opened farmland in v v v This book is • The military draft. Military service was man- the United States. Advertisements by U.S. Stephen M. Szabados is a prominent gene- about the life datory for all males in Russia, Austria, and companies promised the availability of cheap alogist, and the author of several books, includ- of a Polish im- Prussia because of their frequent involvement farm land. If the immigrant did not have mon- ing “Finding Grandma’s European Ancestors,” migrant, from his birth in the in wars. Many Poles drafted into military did ey to purchase farmland or establish a home- “Find Your Family History,” “Polish Geneal- Russian partition not survive these wars because their regiments stead, they worked in the urban factories until ogy,” Memories of Dziadka,” and “Polish Im- of Poland: the were cannon fodder and they had high casual- they had saved enough have their farm. How- migration to America.” customs and tra- ditions he grew up with; his decision HELP FINDING YOUR ANCESTORS. 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Gold-saving heroes OBITUARIES returned from U.S. for reburial in Poland Chester Luty, Veteran, Percussionist, WARSAW — The earthly re- mains of two Polish pre-war cabinet Member of the Cleveland Society members, who had died in the U.S. some six decades ago, were buried CLEVELAND — Chester John Luty, 85, passed recently with full military honors in Dec. 14, 2016. Poland. Chester was born Czeslaw Luty April 15, 1931 as In 1939, when Poland was at- the third child to Stanley and Katherine Luty. tacked by by Nazi Germany and Luty was a lifelong resident of Hinckley, Ohio, of Soviet Russia, Colonel Ignacy 53 years, however, he often refl ected of his childhood Matuszewski and Major Henryk memories of living in the Polish neighborhood on the Floyar-Rajchman saved 75 tons of near east side of Cleveland. He was very proud of his Poland’s gold reserves from the ene- Polish heritage, in that both his parents immigrated to my. The operation involved secretly Your “Greenpoint” the United States, became United States citizens and transporting the gold via , Family Funeral Home created opportunities for our families today. Turkey and Syria to France, where STOBIERSKI LUCAS Luty was a proud member of St. Stanislaus Church, the Polish government-in-exile was GARDENVIEW and a member of the Cleveland Society of Poles. then based. When the Nazis invaded He was a U.S. Veteran, serving in the U.S. Air Force. FUNERAL HOME, LTD. France, the gold bars were evacu- 161 DRIGGS AVENUE Luty’s career was with the Higbee Department store ated to Britain. The two heroes, who BROOKLYN, NY 11222 for over 35 years, and he also assisted in in son’s busi- wanted to be buried in Poland when PHONE: (718) 383-7910 ness as a forensic genealogist. their homeland was free, died in the FAX: (718) 383-2737 Luty was an accomplished percussionist, and per- Luty, above, studied with Cloyd Duff , timpanist of the US a few years after the war. formed with numerous groups over the years. He was a Cleveland Orchestra for four decades, and professor student of famed percussionist Cloyd Duff at the Cleve- at the Cleveland Institute of Music. land Institute of Music, and also studied at the Hofstra music school in New York. Donations in his memory may be made to the Pipe Jurek-Park Slope Funeral Home, Inc. His passions included fi shing, painting, and his fe- Organ Restoration Fund of St. Stanislaus Church, 3649 • Newly Decorated Chapel Facilities line friends. E 65th St., Cleveland, OH 44105. • Our 24-Hour Personal Services Are Available In All Communities • At-Home Arrangements • Insurance Claims Handled Chester “Chet” Kondratowicz, Educator, • Social Securi� & Veteran’s Benefits Promptly Expedited Theatre Director, Jefferson Award Member • Monument Inscriptions Asce� ained One of Chicago’s most infl uential educators and dra- During his 30-year tenure at Lewis, he spearheaded the 728 4th Ave., Brooklyn, NY • (718) 768-4192 ma experts, Chester “Chet” Kondratowicz, 85, passed construction of the university’s Philip Lynch Theatre, away from an apparent heart attack on November 5, which was repurposed from an old and vacant airplane DORIS V. AMEN, LICENSED FUNERAL DIRECTOR 2016. A resident of Chicago’s Northwest side and for- hangar on the university campus. In a 1995 Chicago merly of Joliet, Illinois, Chet was a U.S. Army veteran, Tribune interview, Kondratowicz mentioned that the serving during the Korean War. theater staff and students worked hard to make this the- Born in Chicago, Kondratowicz was the son of the ater possible. He said, “It was a labor of love.” Later, he late Emily, nee Sosonka, and the late Ambrose Kondra- went on to be the head of the Performing Arts Centre at EVERGREEN towicz. He received his bachelor’s degree from DePaul St. Patrick High School on Chicago’s Northwest Side. University, a master’s degree in English from Loyola In 2016, Kondratowicz received an Honorary Doctor of FUNERAL HOME, INC. University Chicago, and a second master’s in theater Humanities degree from Lewis University. 131 NASSAU AVE., BROOKLYN, NY 11222 from the University of Minnesota. As a 13-year member of the Joseph Jeff erson “Jeff ” Kondratowicz taught at St. Mel High School on Awards Committee, he, along with 49 other members, (718) 383-8600 Chicago’s West Side, Carl Schurz High School on the evaluated approximately 250 equity and non-equity Leslie P. Rago Gigante, Director city’s Northwest Side, and chaired the theater depart- theatrical productions. ment at Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois. He Kondratowicz is survived by a brother, Dr. Walter COMPLETELY AIR-CONDITIONED would later become professor emeritus at Lewis Uni- F. Kondratowicz, and several nephews and a niece. AERATION FLOWER CONTROL SERVICES versity, where he was director of its theater department. (G.B.C.). AVAILABLE IN ALL COMMUNITIES

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It will be used this as a gift, please provide recipient’s name and address on a — seek other areas of study may be used as charitable con- solely for record-keeping and cor- separate piece of paper. because they could not secure tributions on your tax return. As respondence. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • JANUARY 2017 www.polamjournal.com 17 Celebrating Poland’s Independence Day in Washington PHOTO: RICHARD POREMSKI RICHARD PHOTO: Wilczek stated that “the special military alli- invasions and occupations over the many dif- ance between Poland and the U.S. is and will ficult and terrible grinding years. remain strong.” He signaled that the current Chodakiewicz made special mention of aggression and growing threats in Ukraine by U.S. President Wilson’s insistence on his an insurgent Russia are a growing danger to “self-determination of nations” after World everyone in Europe — and beyond. War I that gave rise to a resurrected Po- Dr. Marek Chodakiewicz, of Washington’s land. Point Thirteen of his famous Fourteen Institute of World Politics, delivered a short Points Declaration insisted on establishing a overview of Poland’s very long and winding free and independent Poland. General Josef road to independence. He is a well-published Haller was commended for raising an army of author of Polish and European history and 15,000 Polish-Americans to fight for the al- politics. lies before America entered World War I. 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AMBASSADOR PIOTR WILCZEK INTRODUCED. Pictured above is the newly arrived Pol- ish Ambassador to the United States, Professor Piotr Wilczek, presiding over the celebration of Polish Independence Day at the residence of the ambassador. by Richard Poremski the many representatives of the Polish Ameri- WASHINGTON, D.C. — It actually was a can organizations present, and hoped for their dual celebration here on November 16, 2016: fruitful cooperation to further the collective not only was it was the 98th Celebration of goals of Poland and the Polonia presently Poland’s Independence, it was also the first of- and into the future. He especially thanked the ficial occasion presided over by newly arrived American Polonia for its continued efforts Ambassador Piotr Wilczek. That the celebra- over the years to free Poland – and to keep tion was hosted at his official residence only it free – from German and Russian occupa- added to his warm welcoming to Washington tion and domination. “The key to a country’s by the many invited guests. Among the mem- strength and security is its independence,” bers of the U.S. Congress present were the stressed the ambassador. co-chairs of the House Poland Caucus, Rep- Included in Ambassador Wilczek’s expan- THE POLISH SATURDAY SCHOOL at Our Lady Queen of Poland Parish, Silver Spring, Md., resentatives Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) and Tim sive remarks was a summation of the current held a program on November 12 for parents, students, and friends of the school. The school Murphy (R-PA). Hoyt Yee, Deputy Assistant political situation in Poland, and to the history has near record attendance with over 65 students. The same day, the National John Paul II Secretary of State for European and Eurasian of fraternal U.S.-Polish military cooperation Shrine was the destination for a Polonian pilgrimage. Affairs, also attended. Many members of the beginning with Polish Generals Kosciuszko On November 13, Fr. Jerzy Frydrych S.Ch. celebrated a Mass for Poland at Our Lady U. S. administration and armed forces, the at- and Pulaski aiding the Americans during its Queen of Poland Parish. Following the Mass, the Polish Theater Club presented a program. large diplomatic community, and recognized Revolutionary War. The American Kosciusz- Numerous Polish American leaders from the Washington, D.C., area and others parts of luminaries were all among the attendees. ko Squadron’s assistance in the air to defeat the county participated in a celebration of Poland’s independence at the Polish Ambassa- In his remarks, Ambassador Wilczek em- the communist Bolshevik invasion of Poland dor’s residence on November 16. Both Ambassador Piotr Wilczek and noted Polish American phasized his readiness to work on Poland’s in 1920 was highlighted, as well as Poland’s scholar Marek Chodakiewicz addressed the hundreds of guests (See story). At the events, behalf as the new Polish Ambassador to the contributions to NATO, and Poland’s exten- many Washington Polonian activists noted the approaching 100th anniversary of Poland’s United States. He called upon the support of sive military assistance in the Middle East. regaining her independence that will occur in 2018.

POLISH CAN BE FUN / Robert Strybel TOLEDO POLONIA / Margaret Zotkiewicz-Dramczyk Quiz time – Klasówka Happy New Year to Readers Near and Far IF YOU DON’T CHEAT by looking at an- 12. Translate into English: Janek robi Whether this article finds you Echoes of Poland Pierogi Din- ter dinner table. na rufie i widzi, że nejberka się on the sunny beaches of Florida, ner, PRCUA Misiuda Hall, al- swers at the bottom, this little quiz will tell APRIL 22. IPA Tribute Band wymufowała. the confines of your northern ways a great crowd with a meat- you what your Polish is like. visits Toledo for the second 13. Transłate the above sentence (No. 12) home amidst a winter snow, or less pierogi selection and a full TAPS Dance of the season, mu- into proper Polish. somewhere in-between, wel- dinner from 4-8:00 p.m. 1. You are introduced to someone from sic from 7:00-11:00 p.m., 5255 14. If you were writing a business letter come to another year of news Poland and want to say “Pleased to MARCH 12-14. Plans are in the North Detroit Avenue. to someone, for “Dear Sir” you would and reviews from Northwest meet you.” How would you phrase it works for a visit from the U.S. write: a) Kochany Panie, b) Droga Ohio. JUNE 16 AND 17. in Polish? - Poland Trade Commissioner, The Third 2. Which word best completes this sen- Pani, c) Szanowny Panie. As it usually happens, the Annual Polish Summer Picnic month of December slipped by Sabina Kilmek. Kilmek’s visit tence: Żona mojego brata to: a) bra- will be primarily a trade mis- will be held at the Oak Shade CORRECT ANSWERS in a blur. The festivities of the tanica, b) bratanek, c) bratowa. sion effort, trying to develop Grove Pavilion. Details to be 1. Bardzo mi miło! holiday were replete with tradi- 3. There’s a knock at the door. Your re- more direct trade between To- announced. sponse in Polish is: 2. c) bratowa. tion: our favorite Polish foods, ledo / Northwest Ohio and JULY 7-9. 3. Proszę. the singing of kolędy, enjoy- LaGrange Street Pol- 4. Someone asks you: “Jak Pana/Pani Poland. This is due to the ef- 4. You should give your last name. ing the company of family and ish Festival will be held in the godność? Your answer is: forts of Toledo Mayor Paula 5. b) wiadro benzyny. friends at Christmas dances, heart of the Polish Village. 5. The school was on fire so little Jasio Hicks-Hudson, local business- 6. Grandma is frying sausage, and and ringing the New Year. rose to the occasion with: a) wiadro man Matt Zaleski of the Pol- OCTOBER. Echoes of Poland grandpa is fixing the car. Here is a short list of “Polish wody, b) wiadro benzyny, c) wiadro ish American Community of commemorates their 50th An- 7. Babcia smaży kiełbasę, a dziadzio to-do’s” for 2017: mleka. Toledo, Mark Sobczak, COO, niversary with a gala celebra- naprawia samochód. 6. Translate into English: Busia frajuje ONGOING. Children’s Pol- City of Toledo, Richard Kon- tion and concert. Details to be 8. a) “Sto lat” kabasę, a dziadzia fiksuje karę. ish Language Class held at the ik, a Cleveland businessman, announced. 7. Transłate the above sentence (No. 6) 9. Proszę. PRCUA on Tuesday evenings and James Hartung. A din- 10. a) święto państwowe. Circle the dates! into proper Polish. from 5:30-6:30 p.m., 5255 ner in Klimek’s honor is being 11. a) mandarynkę. 8. To toast a couple celebrating their North Detroit Avenue planned with location and time 12. Johnny is working up on the roof golden wedding anniversary their to be decided. GIVE A GIFT OF HERITAGE. guests would probably sing: a) “Sto and sees that the neighbor lady has TOLEDO POLISH GENEA- When planning a birthday, an- lat” b) “Pije Kuba” c) “Jak szybko already moved out. LOGICAL SOCIETY. Meets MARCH 12. Brand new all fe- niversary or other-occasion mijają chwile”. 13. Janek (or Jasio) pracuje na da- the 3rd Saturday of the month male band The Polski Chix will gift, consider items reflect- 9. At table someone turns to you and chu i widzi, że sąsiadka się już from Jan.-June, Sept.-Nov. play for TAPS’ first dance of ing our Polish heritage. This says: “Proszę sałatkę.” You hand wyprowadziła. from 10AM - Noon at Saint the year, 2:00-6:00 p.m., 5255 could include a bottle of Pol- that person the saład and say: 14. c) Szanowny Panie. Michael School Hall 420 San- North Detroit Avenue. ish vodka for dad or grandpa or 10. Schools are closed and most people dusky Street. Monthly meet- APRIL 7. Echoes of Poland wiśniówka (cherry cordial) for don’t go to work in Poland when a: WORDS OF WISDOM ings include speakers, power Pierogi Dozens sale will be held Mama or Grandma. There are a) święto państwowe, b) święto Klasówka nielubiana ale konieczna! point presentations, workshops in the PRCUA Misiuda Hall, now also plenty of books, re- kościelne, c) święto nakazane is be- on Polish genealogy and Polish 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., 5255 cordings, DVDs, folk crafts, art ing celebrated. Please send questions and comments culture and always include great North Detroit Avenue. This works and souvenirs to choose 11. Which word best completes this to: [email protected] or airmail them to: refreshments. is the place to get authentic, from, just by searching the in- sentence: Po pracy zjadłem: a) Robert Strybel, ul. Kaniowska 24, 01-529 MARCH 4, 2017. Annual home-made pierogi for the Eas- ternet. mandarynkę, b) fretkę, c) szopę. Warsaw, Poland. 18 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • JANUARY 2017

DANCE TIME / Jen Pijanowski January is National Polka Month It’s hard to believe that the close Hopefully much money will be of the holiday season is fast ap- raised to support the IPA and its ef- proaching and it is 2017. I wish each forts at this festival of bands. I hope and every one of you a fantastic to see many of you there supporting kickoff to the year and may you be our treasured local musicians. blessed with health, peace, and hap- piness. As we all prepare to commit GREAT PEOPLE. I have long said to resolutions and cross items off that one of my favorite parts of at- our bucket lists, perhaps you can tending polka events is meeting new add attending a new polka event to friends. Well, while attending a tap- you must dos for 2017. ing of Polka Buzz with Phocus, I got to meet an inspirational couple who JANUARY KICKS OFF with sev- touched my heart. As I sat chatting eral events for polka lovers to cel- with some friends, I noticed a cou- ebrate National Polka Month. ple close to the dance fl oor enjoying Cleveland Polka Association is Amanda and Matt Tomaino. the music. I remarked to my group Marek and Frank Kutrowski. Frank and Angela Davoli. hosting a Lounge Party on Sun., Jan. appearances by some IPA Hall of they were already looking forward They are held once a month at Potts 8. This event, held at the Holiday Famers, including John Gora, Mark to returning to the next taping of Banquet Hall and admission is free. Inn in Independence, Ohio, will be Trzepacz, Mike Nowakowski, Fred Polka Buzz. This sweet duo even The evening typically starts around the farewell appearance of Jimmy K Bulinski, Al Piatkowski, Johnny managed to take to the fl oor dancing 7:00 p.m. and lasts until 10:00 p.m. & Ethnic Jazz. This talented group Karas, and Stephanie Pietrzak. a beautiful waltz. Congratulations You can check for upcoming taping includes Jason Uzl, Jimmy “K” The event will be held at Potts to the Lesniaks; to everyone lucky dates on the website: www.wbbz. Krzeszewski, Verne Maddie, Paul Banquet Hall which is located at 41 enough to know you, you are a true tv. For those of you out of the area, Hupalowsky, & Matt Gury. Ethnic So. Rossler St. in Buff alo. Admis- example of family, love, and faith. you can watch past episodes online Jazz has been a staple performing sion will be $10.00 for IPA mem- WBBZ is the local TV station on YouTube. It is WNY’s only TV at festivals and events across the bers and $15.00 for nonmembers. making a conscious eff ort to pro- dance party and we are thrilled that United States for many years. This Table reservations or inquiries can mote polka music on a weekly show it is all about polkas. opportunity to bid adieu to this en- be made to IPA New York State featuring the musicians of Western tertaining band is one that you will Director Lori Urbanczyk at (716) New York. Its Polka Buzz has be- BUFFALO’S VAL BAKOWSKI not want to miss. Former members 675-6588. Buff alo is fortunate to come extremely popular, as fans concocted a perfect recipe to get of Ethnic Jazz are slated to make a be home to many great polka bands look forward to supporting our lo- new people exposed to polka music. special appearance which ensures it and musicians — this festival is a cal bands (and seeing themselves on He utilized the meshing of crowd- will be a memorable one. Entry to great way to both spotlight that tal- television). Bands perform monthly pleasing Polka Country Musicians the event is a mere $10.00 donation ent and raise money for IPA. The and tape shows that premiere each with the wildly popular WNY and doors will open at 1:00 p.m. IPA Convention was held in Buff alo Sunday. Polka Buzz currently airs at country band West of the Mark. with music from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. for 2015 -2016, will be again for the 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. each week. Hundreds of polka and country mu- The Holiday Inn is located at 6001 2017, and will be the site as the IPA Music, dancing, and interviews with sic lovers fi lled Nashville’s 2 the Rockside Road in Independence, celebrates its 50th annual conven- local Polish organizations and busi- Saturday after Thanksgiving for a Ohio. For additional information tion and festival here in 2018. nesses fi ll the 30-minute broadcast. talent-fi lled evening. Not only did you can visit www.cpapolkas.com The organization does great work If you live in the Western New York polka fans gravitate to the fl oor to or contact Sylvia at (21) 228-1134. in promoting polka music all year. Angela Biskup and Marz Motyka. area, come join in a live taping. join in the country line dances, but CPA has been in existence since many country fans found them- 1975 and currently has over 1,100 that I hoped that my husband and I selves unable to keep off the dance members from the U.S. and Canada. would someday end up exactly like fl oor when PCM took the stage. This organization has rallied sup- this couple. That friend then chimed This event was held a few years ago port from many non-polka sources in to tell me that she knew them. and once again proved to be the per- in the Cleveland area while promot- She said their names were Val and fect combination. The large wooden ing our beloved music. Anna Lesniak and they were get- dance fl oor serves as the perfect fo- The Second Annual IPA Festi- ting ready to celebrate their 75th cal point, seating is plentiful, and val of Buff alo Polka Bands will wedding anniversary on February 8, the raised stage overlooks the entire be held Sat., Jan. 28. This event 2017. I knew I had to grab a picture venue. Western wear was abundant attracted a sellout crowd last year of them before the night was over as fans embraced the polka-meets- and I am hopeful it will be the same and their love, admiration and de- country theme. for 2017. Music will be provided votion to one another was apparent Congratulations to Val on an- by seven Buff alo bands, including: the minute I asked for a picture. Val other hugely successful event. Start Buff alo Concertina All-Stars, Buff a- helped Anna take off her sweater as making plans to attend Val’s 28th lo Touch, The Knewz, The New Di- he grabbed her and posed with his Annual Dyngus Weekend on April rection Band, Phocus, Rare Vintage, lovely bride. 16-17, 2017. The event is held at and Special Delivery. As scheduling Anna is 98 and Val is 96, and the Sarah Lacki, Lori Cieslak, and Eric one of WNY’s premiere destina- allows, there will also be special Val and Anna Lesniak. couple shows no signs of stopping; Cieslak. tions, Salvatore’s Italian Gardens.

LOOKING BACK Remembering the Connecticut Twins during polka’s glory days. to the album notes. Stanley took care of the 10 while attending St. Stanislaus School, ac- Stanley’s one-time neighbor, Dominic bookings while John took care of the polka cording to a biography posted by the polka Pasquale, recalled that “he was an icon, a leg- fans “crowding around the bandstand”— hall of fame. By age 13, he played profession- end.” “mostly girls,” they pointed out. ally and started his own band at age 18. Pasquale, who sometimes played with The two named one album “Jaka-To-Ka- In 1948, he married Genevieve Sieruta. him, said the man— an accordion player — ra”— “Oh what a car” —to honor the vehicle They had two sons who sang in Polish on had amazing talent. that logged more than 250,000 miles taking some of his later recordings. “This guy could play ‘Three Blind Mice’ them to gigs from Buff alo to Boston to Bal- From 1962 until 1982, he also served as a backwards,” Pasquale said. timore. disc jockey for Bristol’s radio station, WBIS, As the two brothers told the story on one At their height in the early 1960s, the Con- which is no longer in town. of their album covers, they “were walking necticut Twins were so much in demand that In addition to their music careers, Pasquale along Broadway in New York City” when they could set aside only one night a year for said, Stanley put in years at Superior Electric they spotted a ballroom where a famous a gig in their home state. while John worked for Connecticut Light & polka band led by Bernie Witkowski was set Polka, whose popularity in the United Power. to play. They walked in, listened and intro- States dates from the release of the Beer Bar- John attended the Hartt School of Music in by Steve Collins duced themselves. rel Polka in 1939, was a genuine craze in the Hartford, where he learned to play the drums. The Bristol Press Always on the lookout for polka talent, 1950s and well into the 1960s, a time when His heart, the polka hall of fame said, “was BRISTOL, Conn. — Though almost Witkowski, who worked for Stella, “asked the the Polish American Citizens Club in Bristol all music.” forgotten today, two brothers from Bristol boys to sit in with the orchestra.” was a major hot spot with its Friday night pol- He met his wife, Florence, at a dance at the formed one of the great polka bands in Amer- “Bernie didn’t waste time” in signing them ka dances that sometimes included the Con- Polish National Home in Hartford and they ica and each earned a spot in the International to a contract and suggested the name Con- necticut Twins. married in 1955. They had two daughters. Polka Association’s Hall of Fame. necticut Twins to them. He set up a recording Stanley played the accordion in the band In addition to his long stint with the Con- Stanley and John (Stas and Jas) Przasnys- session and the new act took off . while John banged the drums. Their orches- necticut Twins, John performed as a member ki, performing under the name the Connecti- Using an orchestra with only six men, tra also featured crisp saxophones and triple- of the Merry Makers and later led his own cut Twins Orchestra, put out 16 long-playing rather than the nine or 10 in most bands, the tonguing trumpets, a legacy of the Big Band bands under the name John Przasnyski and albums for the Stella Label beginning in 1952 brothers also relied on a trumpet and clarinet era. then Johnny Praz Orchestra for more than two when they were 26 years old. in the lead, a styling that made their polkas James Sigman, a polka fan, called Stanley, decades. One music historian tagged them “the last faster and easier to dance to. who died in 2015, “a beast on the accordion Under his own name, John made two more great” Eastern-style polka band, a fast-paced, The pair put out a string of albums and and a polka legend.” albums on the Starr label and another for J.P. jazz-infl uenced style that reigned supreme secured “dance bookings galore,” according Stanley began playing the accordion at age Records. He died in 1996. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • JANUARY 2017 www.polamjournal.com 19

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The youngest soldier on perfection was born into wrote the Kolęda Warszawska 1939 guard salutes the senior Polish of- an imperfect world. or The 1939 Warsaw Carol. fi cer, all imprisoned with 24,000 Kolęda Warszawska 1939 re- others in Soviet camps, reporting, Editor’s note: Written from veals to me a mystery of Polish “The star has appeared.” Without a amidst the horrors of the war, the Christmas. Polish-authored carols moment’s hesitation and with mili- lyrics of Kolęda Warszawska 1939 and ancient family rituals do not ex- tary precision, the offi cer intones, / The 1939 Warsaw Carol — ini- pect a “winter wonderland” or Cur- “God is born!” (Bóg się rodzi). God tially released anonymously —were rier & Ives landscape, or the “most is the fi rst word of Christmas, who penned as a poem by Stanisław wonderful time of the year.” Jesus is works not on our time, according to Baliński. They were discovered on born, he comes to the Polish home our wishes, but on Gospel priorities. the pages of an underground maga- no matter what. We cannot push This majestic, regal, social jus- zine published in Warsaw shortly tice, polonaise carol, after the September 1939 Nazi in- The 1939 Warsaw Carol says it all. Polish Christ- KOCHMAN DOROTA PHOTO: vasion and occupation of all of Po- Oh Mother, put off the day of this Birth mas time starts with land. to another time. God — not with sales, The Polish singers Sława Przy- Don’t let Creation’s eyes see sleighs, city sidewalks, bylska and Justyna Szafran are how they oppress us. jingling bells, shoppers but two popular artists who have or roasting chestnuts. recorded musical versions of the Let heaven’s dearest Son be born Carols proclaim the poem. In 2015, Polish vocalist Mar- Among other stars. whole reason for the season as God’s arrival: Polish carols celebrate the birth of Christ in real time and sometimes garet (nee Małgorzata Jamroży), But not here, not in the saddest even on Polish soil. It is, therefore, common to fi nd everyday people with help from composer Zbigniew of all cities of earth. Gdy się Chrystus rodzi / To the Earth; W dzień sharing the nativity with witnesses in . Long before the Little Preisner (best known for the mu- Drummer Boy played for Jesus, a Polish bagpiper was on the scene. (Jam sic composed for fi lms directed by Because in our city which you remember Bożego narodzenia / On this day; W Żłobie jest dudka Jezusa mojego). Above, the Stela band performs at a 2015 fellow Pole Krzysztof Kieślowski) From days long ago. Christmas concert in Skoczow. and director Anna Powierża, re- Crosses have risen, crosses, a graveyard Leży / In the Manger, to recorded a video version of the all fresh with blood mention a few. Even the in the home is God at home.” Oj, Brother Shepherds. Dedicating a song (https://www.youtube.com/ Polish word for Christ- Maluśki / O, Tiny One pictures a verse to each European nation with watch?v=KOHNeBsRhYI). Because our children shot thru with shrapnel mas (Boże Narodzenie) toddler raising a litany of infantile its particular cultural quirks, this Have lost their last breath. means “God’s birthing.” questions to the Christ-Child: “Why carol also pulls in representatives of by Rev. Czeslaw M. Krysa, SLD Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us Not only traveling, would you come to this ‘shoddy’ each region of Poland. God’s birth Rector, St. Casimir But don’t come here. family, or church Nativ- place when you had it so good up mixes local dialects and personali- Church, Buff alo, N.Y. ity scenes, but most es- there?” The child continues: “Did ties with polyglots in a divine-hu- If you still want to, pecially the Polish carol, your father throw you out?” and, in man episode: Ach, ach mein Kinder, n December 1939, Stanisław give birth to him in the shadows draws one into a conver- summation, tells the Infant, “Well, if Bą żur o bą Dju (read in French Bon Baliński could not imagine that and these ruins of war. sation with the celestial it has to be like this, come over to jour o bon Dieu), and Wiotalis Kiep- three months prior, Hitler al- Then right after he’s born guest. Songs go beyond my house …” tas! Iready decided to not just invade and talking about or just re- Throw Him on the Cross. conquer Poland, but to obliterate the porting information. We nprecedented Christmas These carols depict his arrival to when most of us are sing to take on the voices and ex- nation, her history, and very identity encounters unfold on the Christmas more as a from the face of the earth. Eleven available, re-schedule it for a more amples of welcome of those who shores of the Wisła river: convenient time, or fi nd a day which were ready or needed to be wak- God U is born right here. Bethlehem divine/human sit-com ... September days of the Polish army’s unexpected, stiff opposition, and fi ts us better. Jesus comes, he is born ened. We take on a Mother’s soft, happens in every church, at every that of her own people, defl ated his each year, and every year — ready- discerning voice in Lulajże Jezuniu Mass. Worshippers welcome and Christmas’ diversity fest is won- ambitions. This was all too much for or-not — when the fi rst star appears / Slumber on; that of the angels in worship like the shepherds. They, drously contemplated as a duel of the Führer. After taking some sinis- on December 24. All we need to do Wśród nocnej / In Midnight Silence; however, are fed from the Manger innocuous earthly energies verses ter joy in razing Warsaw, building- is welcome him into our situation, the robust voices and emotions of with His Body, their thirst quenched heavenly epiphanies in Bóg się by-building, the capital was to be whatever that may be. Our beloved shepherds proclaiming “a great joy” with His Blood (Ach, Witajże! / Oh, rodzi. God reverses the usual as ra- totally replaced by a monument to kolędy (carols), diff erent from oth- in welcoming the Savior: “Zawołali Welcome). Nothing more exquisite- diance dims, the night glows, and the ideals of the super-Arian-race, ers, proclaim just this. z wielkiej radości: Ach witaj zbaw- ly extolls Nativity intimacy than the meekness dethrones power with co!” many Mary lullaby meditations on a new-born naked monarch. 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