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JOURNALESTABLISHED 1911 www.polamjournal.com POLONIA’S GREAT CZERNINA DILEMMA DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION AND CONTINUANCE OF POLISH AMERICAN CULTURE PAGE 19 AUSCHWITZ: TWELVE YEARS LATER • FACEBOOK OKS “HATE POLAND” PAGE • ACADEMICIAN FR. LEN CHROBOT RETIRES WOODSTOCK POLAND EMBRACES MUSIC AND MUD • POLISH CHURCH SAYS IT WILL NOT ABANDON HOMOSEXUALS RADZIWILL ROYALTY TOUCHED AMERICA • IS OUR POLONIA DOOMED? • ANOTHER YASTRZEMSKI ON THE DIAMOND A Time to Reap World Youth NEWSMARK PHOTO: ANDREW GOLEBIOWSKI Day 2016 to be ROME EYES NOVEMBER OR APRIL CANONIZA- TION. Speaking to journalists on the papal fl ight from Held in Kraków Brazil, where the pontiff attended World Youth Days, Pope VATICAN CITY — Prior Francis spoke openly about the diffi culty of fi nding a date to the end of the closing Mass to canonize John Paul II, who died in April 2005. of World Youth Day 2013 in Pope Francis told journalists that December 8 — on the Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Pope feast of the Immaculate Conception — was possible, but Francis announced the next he worried that the winter weather would make it diffi cult WYD will be celebrated in for poorer Polish pilgrims to travel to Rome, the Catholic 2016, in Kraków, Poland. News Service reports. Blessed Pope John Paul The Feast of Christ the King on November 24 was also II, soon to be canonized a possible, but would not give enough time to make the nec- saint, served as Archbishop essary preparations. of Kraków for 15 years be- Pope Francis said the best date could be Divine Mercy fore his election to the papacy Sunday on April 27, the fi rst Sunday after Easter in 2014. in 1978. Fr. Jacek Siekierski, rector at St. Anne’s church in War- John Paul II originated saw told Polish Radio that the April date would be appro- World Youth Day in 1986, in priate, given John Paul II’s involvement of the Cult of the Rome, at the diocesan level. Divine Mercy, which is related to the visions of Faustyna Children present fl owers for the altar to Fr. Mariusz Dymek, pastor of Buff alo’s Corpus Christi The fi rst international WYD Kowalska from the Congregation of the Sisters of Our was held in 1987 in Buenos Lady of Mercy. Church, and former pastor, Fr. Karl Kolodziejski, during the parish’s Dożynki Polish Harvest Festival Mass. The annual harvest celebration, held August 16-18, is the largest summer Aires, Argentina, the home of Pope Francis, who served as RADZILOWSKI NAMED TO NPAC. Thaddeus festival in East Buff alo’s Historic Polonia. Highlights included traditional Polish food, the 6th Annual Best Pierogi Contest, heritage vendors, and polka and folk music. that city’s archbishop as Car- Radzilowski, president of the Piast Institute was named dinal Jorge Bergoglio prior to this week to membership of the National Polish Apostalate his elevation to the papacy in Committee (NPAC) by Cardinal Adam Maida, Archbishop Playwright Sławomir Mrożek Dead March. Emeritus of the Archdioces of Detroit. The committee, NICE, France — Sławomir Mrozek, Poland’s internation- Pope Francis then prayed which is an affi liate of the U.S. Conference of Catholic ally-renowned playwright, has died at the age of 83. the Angelus, a practice of de- Bishops, is a organization that focuses on the concerns of He had lived in southern France, with his Mexican wife, votion to Mary, the mother of Polish American Catholics. Cardinal Maida serves as the since 2008 after spending many years outside Poland, having Jesus, and celebration of the Episcopal Liasion for the committee. The national coordi- fi rst emigrated during the communist-era in 1963. Incarnation, the announce- nator is Msgr. Anthony Czarniecki, Rector of St. Joseph’s Following the Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia, ment to Mary by an angel that Basilica in Webster, Mass.. The remainder of the commit- Mrożek wrote a protest letter and fell foul of the Polish re- she would conceive the Son tee is composed of eight lay members and the representa- gime, making his return diffi cult. of God. tive of the Polish American Priests Association (PAPA). He lived in France for 22 years, then moved to Italy, the “Through Our Lady’s Radzilowski was appointed to bring to the work of the United States, Germany and Mexico. maternal intercession, let us committee his expertise on Polish American life, as well as See “Mrożek ...” page 4 See “World Youth,” page 4 the capabilities of the Piast Institute as a center for research on Polonia. Root Research-Ready AFGHAN WAR TOLL. Corporal Łukasz Sroczyński died Near and Far at the Military Medical Institute in Warsaw from wounds An Interview with Dr. Barbara Cieślińska of the he received in December 2012 in Afghanistan. Institute of Sociology of the University of Białystok The 32 year-old corporal served in the 12th Mechanized Brigade and left behind a wife and a daughter. Dr. Barbara Cieślińska, a sociol- comparison to the last census in 2002 Sroczyński was wounded late last year when his patrol ogy graduate of the University of (prior to EU accession), the number was shot at by unknown assailants in the southwestern part Warsaw, currently works in the Insti- of people temporarily abroad grew of Ghazni province in eastern Afghanistan. tute of Sociology of the University of nearly threefold. The majority of emi- Sroczyński became the 41st Polish soldier to die in Af- Białystok. Her teaching and research grants from Poland are young people, ghanistan. interests include the problems of inter- people up to age 34. Economists point national migration, demography, and out that Poland’s accession to the EU PHOTO: JAMES BROSHER THEY TRUST KOMOROWSKI. Bronislaw Komorowski the sociology of the family. She spoke brought about an “expansion of the marked the third anniversary of taking offi ce as Poland’s with the Polish American Journal’s labor market,” causing a signifi cant head of state on August 6, with opinion polls fi nding that John Grondelski about today’s im- outfl ow of people in their productive he remains the country’s most trusted politician. migration trends years. As a result The center-right Bronislaw Komorowski beat his con- from northeast “Because of visa barriers, of the fi nancial servative rival for the Presidential Palace, Jaroslaw Kac- Poland, the sub- some Poles extend their stay crisis, however, zynski, in elections during the summer of 2010 by 53.01 to ject of her 2012 in America, being uncertain it is harder and 46.99 percent in the second round and took his oath in front book, Emigracje about whether they’ll obtain harder for new of parliament three years ago. bliskie i dalekie, emigrants to fi nd Since then he has consistently topped opinion polls published by the permission for a subsequent work, especially naming him Poland’s most trusted politician. University of visit. That’s how they be- since those who In late July of this year, 71 percent of respondents told Białystok. come illegal immigrants ...” left a few years the CBOS pollsters that they trusted Komorowski — a for- earlier also have mer speaker of the lower house of parliament and member Poland has traditionally been a diffi culties with employment. There of the ruling Civic Platform party — and positively evalu- country of emigrants. What can you isn’t, however, a mass return migra- ated his work as head of state. NOTED GENEALOGIST CEIL WENDT say about the general features of Pol- tion. JENSEN, shown here at Parafi a Św. Mikołaja ish emigration in 2013? MOVIN’ ON UP. Poland is emerging as a major player in in Bielsko-Biała, Poland, will be one of the Poland is still a country that peo- In the late 19th and early 20th cen- European affairs as EU rumors have several of Poland’s guest speakers at the Polish Genealogical ple leave in search of work. As the turies, many Polish emigrants went to politicians poised to assume top jobs at the EU and NATO. Society of Michigan’s Annual Genealogy national census shows, the scale of America and Canada. Since joining The respect and admiration Poles have garnered across Eu- Seminar, Oct. 19. She will present practical emigration, especially temporary em- the EU in 2004, how have Polish emi- rope is attributed in part to Poland’s average GDP growth examples and suggestions on how to use re- igration, is very high. The last census gration trends changed? exceeding four per cent and also to the fact that Poland is cords, databases, and archives to start or ad- (2011) shows that almost two million In the 19th and early 20th centu- the only EU member country to have avoided ever sliding vance your genealogy research. The seminar Poles were outside the country at that ries, overseas emigration was not un- into recession since the 2008 global fi nancial crisis. will be held at the American Polish Cultural time, and that 1.5 million of them usual in Europe. Center in Troy. Story on page 15. had been abroad more than a year. In See “Interview ...,” page 4 2 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • SEPTEMBER 2013

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Follow us on Facebook or visit us Auschwitz: Twelve Years Later on the internet at: polamjournal.com t was a blistering hot day in day when my budding interest in As we learn of families and experi- not), but because I am human and June as I ventured on my first the Holocaust was becoming solid- ences and are perhaps even lucky looked into the eyes of another hu- Q visit to Majdanek concentra- ified. Now, on a rainy June day, as enough to speak with a survivor, we man being whose end was a part of September Wrzesieñ tion camp with my husband an aspiring Holocaust historian the better relate to the horror and the in- unprecedented horror. “All the mentally ill were shot Iand mother-in-law. They had been experience was very different. Out- timacy of persecution and genocide. Their horror did not end with the with machine guns, but under pen- before but it was my first time. For side of personal research I can’t say But I do not know the stories of the Holocaust, and you don’t have to alty of death the hospital person- quite some time we were the only I “learned” too much in the way of shoes’ previous owners or those visit a concentration camp (although nel are forbidden to talk about this visitors adding to pensive tone of factual information- although our in the photos with eyes that pierce I recommend it) to understand what crime. It is so hard to believe any- the experience. There we were, just tour guide was fantastic. What I to the core. I do not know if these happens when hatred and intoler- thing as terrible as this.” us and the memory of approximate- did internalize was an even greater people had families—they probably ance is allowed to flourish. With the — February 18, 1940 diary entry ly 80,000 of the camps victims. I sense of how acting on hatred is did—what their dreams and aspira- 78th anniversary of passing of the of Polish physician Dr. Zygmunt combed through the site and found never an individualistic endeavour, tions were, if they were happy be- Nuremburg Race Laws this month, Klukowski, on the execution by the experience to be very touch- either for the perpetrator or victim. fore persecution began. What I do let’s remember those victims and Nazis of mentally ill patients in ing. What affected me more than The profile photos of victims know was that their suffering was recognize current ones. We can’t the psychiatric ward at Chelmo Hospital. Klukowski chronicled my mother-in-law being unable to that the mask the walls of the bar- not made manifest in a vacuum, expect to feel a connection to every- the World War II Nazi occupation visit every exhibit, or the large me- racks pierce one’s imagination and their suffering affected many: those one, but we can learn as a society of Poland as events unfolded out- morial of ashes, was the barrack consciousness. Some smile, perhaps who knew them, loved them, felt to be respectful and tolerable; the side the window of his residence which housed rows and rows of knowing or not knowing which fate a connection with them. And there alternative is something we cannot at Szczebrzeszyn hospital, where victims’ shoes. This kind of display awaits them, although rarely was lies the rub. Does my work bother accept. he was chief physician. is common at Holocaust museums; there a “happy” ending even for me? How do I respond when people v v v however, these shoes were not be- those who were liberated. Other pic- ask how others could do “such Magdalena Kubow is a senior 1 1939. Without declaring war, hind protective glass, there was no tures stare back at you with know- things” to one another? Ph.D. Candidate in History at West- Nazi Germany attacks Poland, real barrier between the shoes and ing and despair. Twelve years later, I am both- ern University, Ontario, Canada. which becomes the first country myself. The poignant remnants are I am constantly questioned if my ered. I am bothered because “such Her dissertation is titled “The Ori- in Europe to resist armed ag- gression. World War II begins. housed in rectangular cage-like work “bothers” me, and although things” continue to happen each day. gins of the Holocaust Reconsidered: 3 1941. Nazis make the first useof structures; you can see them, sense I’m certainly not desensitized, I’ve Every genocide, every mass murder, The Role of the Foreign Language Zyclon-B gas in Auschwitz on their smell, and even touch them. adopted what I feel is a healthy de- every hate crime, every hateful act Press 1926-1945.” Her side proj- Russian prisoners of war. Eerie and impactful, their raw pres- tachment for the sake of objectivity. comes from a lack of connection, ects include work on the abuse of 4 1939. Nazis march into Czesto- ence will stay with me for a long Visiting Auschwitz, twelve years an unwillingness to tolerate others. women during World War I and chowa, Poland, three days after time. later, affected me, just as the prox- Even though I had no personal con- Holocaust memory in Canada after they invaded Poland. A week or so later, I (re)visited imity of the shoes at Majdanek had. nection to the shoes or the photo- the Holocaust. Kubow was born in 5 1981. Through Sept. 10. First Auschwitz. I had been there twelve Video documentaries, memoirs, graphs, I did feel a deep empathy Jawor, Poland, and lives and studies Solidarity Congress with 865 years earlier. I had asked to visit letters, and to an extent even films for those faces, not because I knew in London, Ontario, Canada. representatives of the nearly ten the camp for my sixteenth birth- help put a ‘face’ to the six million. them, not because I am Jewish (I’m million strong union meets in Oliwia Hall in Gdansk. 6 1921. Birth of Korczak FORUM / Robert Strybel Ziolkowski, American sculptor best known for beginning a monumental tribute to Crazy Horse in South Dakota. Is our Polonia Doomed to Extinction? 8 NATIVITY OF MARY Part 1 of 3 war flight to suburbia and resultant which led to the collapse of com- wave helped rejuvenate Polonia, In Polish custom, today’s birth he prediction of Nobel decline of the once tight-knit Polish munist rule in Poland and across breathing new life into existing or- of the Virgin is considered the best day for Fall planting. Prize-winning novelist neighborhoods had taken their toll. the continent. The Warsaw regime’s ganizations and creating new ones. 9 1881. Birth of Blessed Aniela Henryk Sienkiewicz ap- But that was when ethnic renais- 1981 martial-law crackdown only If Poles and Polonians had been Salawa. peared likely to come true. sance loomed on the horizon. Sud- delayed communism’s ultimate de- more inclined to work together for 11 1382. Jadwiga (Hedwig) TDuring his stay in the U.S. before denly it became “in to be ethnic.” mise, but resulted in yet another the good of the Pol Am community d’Anjou crowned queen of Po- the outbreak of World War I, he had “Black is Beautiful” and “Kiss Me revitalizing wave of immigration rather than having their own way, land. turned down an invitation to attend I’m Irish” were proclaimed by T- to America. Since then, other Poles probably much more could have 12 1683. Jan Sobieski III defeats the dedication of a newly built Pol- shirts and bumper stickers. African have moved to the United States been accomplished. Turks besieging Vienna. ish school. Sienkiewicz felt Polonia Studies programs began arising at including winners of the U.S. visa At present, there is no potential 13 1894. Birth of lyric poet Julian was doomed to rapid assimilation, universities, and cultural pluralism lotteries. Have enough of them be- calamity on the horizon that would Tuwin. hence such projects were a waste now appeared to be to growing thing. come involved in PolAm commu- send another major wave of Polish Gdy kota nie ma, myszy harcują of time, money and effort. He could PolAms, including many third- and nity affairs and business ventures immigrants to America’s shores. When the cat’s away hardly have envisaged the DP (dis- fourth-generation Polonians, con- to assure our Polonia’s continued When and if Poland is finally in- the mice will play placed person) generation of post- tributed to this development. The development? That is the 64-złoty cluded in the US visa-waiver pro- 14 1951. Death of painter and illus- World War II émigrés who revital- “Polack joke,” widely peddled by question! gram, the existing trickle of Polish trator Artur Szyk. ized the Polonian scene just when it America’s entertainment industry at There has been a certain amount newcomers may increase slightly, 15 1697. Coronation of August II appeared to be sinking deeper into that time, in many cases made Pol- of friction between successive im- but that will not produce a signifi- the Strong. cultural stagnation. Ams more assertive and willing to migrant generations. The old bread- cant influx. Those concerned about 1885. Death of Polish composer By the 1960s and ’70s, Polonia stand up for their heritage than ever. seeking immigrants of the late 19th our community’s continued exis- Juliusz Zarebski (b. 1854). was again facing a crisis. The post- At the height of the hippie era, the and early 20th century were sus- tence and development will prob- 17 1973. Death of historian Oscar late Michał Królewski, the leader of picious of the post-World War II ably have to work mainly with our Halecki (b. 1891). 18 ST. 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ILLINOIS mos band and other bands, church Almond & Orthodox Sts. (Brides- CHICAGO — The Polish Mu- groups, various Polish folk dance burg section of Philadelphia), fol- Polish Church Will Not seum of America Library, 984 N. groups, the Hamtramck Histori- lowed by meeting at 1:00 p.m. in Milwaukee Ave., is selling dupli- cal Commission, veterans groups parish hall. Call Krzysztof Mozdzi- Abandon Homosexuals and service clubs, entertainment onek at (215) 713-4808 or Jagoda cate books in English and Polish on “The Church gullible and timid Polish-American various Polish subjects, as well as a acts, just to name a few of the par- Rojek (215) 639-2147 for informa- ticipants, along with groups from tion. will not turn its politicians.” variety of books on non-Polish sub- back on homo- — Closing sentences from Chi- jects. If you love books, this is the across Michigan. All are invited to join the festivities. The parade caps WASHINGTON, D.C. sexuals. They cago political columnist Russ place to purchase them at discount WASHINGTON — To raise are its members, Stewart’s June 19, 2013 Northwest prices. off the Hamtramck Labor Day Fes- tival, a free weekend of entertain- awareness of what these peoples ex- as human be- Side Newspaper article “Polish- The funds raised by the sale will perienced up through the Cold War ings, just like American Politicians: A History of help fi nance necessary improve- ment. For more information on the pa- and even today, John Shimkus (R- everyone else. Failure.” Stewart wrote the Windy ments to the 98-year-old library and Ill. 15th) and Adam Schiff (D-Calif. This tendency City’s Polish American elected offi - ensure its continued success. The rade, call the parade chairman Judge John Chmura at (586) 574-4925. 28th) have introduced H. Res. 302 does not make cials could never get ahead because books and items we sell come pri- Archbishop Jozef Interested individuals and groups “Expressing support for designa- one an unwor- of “misplaced trust, ethnic jealousy marily from donations. The PMAL Kowalczyk. are asked to preregister. More de- tion of August 23 as “Black Rib- thy person, or and rivalries, factions, geography, cares greatly about all books, and, bon Day” to recognize the victims an inferior per- unrealistic expectations, procrasti- thus they need new homes. The tails can also be found at www.pol- ishdayparade.com. of Soviet Communist and Nazi re- son, and it does not exclude them nation, timidity.” books not sold during the Sept. 14- gimes.” from the Catholic community … v v v 15 event will be available for pur- NEW JERSEY On August 23, 1939, Nazi Ger- I know people with homosexual “Anetta told me that these works chase at discounted prices during CHERRY HILL — Sat., Sept. 7. many and the Communist Soviet tendencies who are very worthy were part of Polish heritage. And regular work hours in our library Little Servant Sisters of the Immac- Union signed a non-aggression people, but I do not approve of or when I saw the excitement and emo- through Sept. 30, 2013. ulate Conception Garden Festival agreement, the Ribbentrop-Molotov accept sexual practices between tion on her face, I decided then that The library is open: Mon., Tues. Fundraiser. 1000 Cropwell Road. Pact. This pact allowed Germany people of the same sex. The Church they had to go home.” and Sat. from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 Polish food, baked goods, refresh- and the Soviet Union to carve up criticizes it and considers it as a sin. — American art collectors Dan p.m.; and Wed. from 1:00- 7:00 p.m. ments, children’s games, prizes. Eastern Europe without intervening Pope Francis recalled this in his and Louise Runion, who purchased For more information, call (773) 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Info call Rose- with each other in the process. It led speech.” six lithographs by renowned Polish 384-3352 ext. 101. marie Grabowski (856) 235-1521. to Germany’s invasion of Poland — Primate of Poland Archbish- painter Zofi a Stryjeńska for just 110 MARYLAND and contributed to the beginning of op Jozef Kowalczyk. dollars at an auction in Maryland. A PENNSYLVANIA v v v BALTIMORE —Experience the World War II. The outcome of the long-time friend of the couple, Anet- DOYLESTOWN — The 48th Old World charm with a touch of Ribbentrop-Molotov Pact subjected “We appeal in the name of the ta Grabowska, helped in identifying Annual Polish American Festival Baltimore fl air as you tour two of Eastern Europe and its people to the principles of our religion, which the works, and assisted in returning at the National Shrine of Our Lady Baltimore’s fi nestPolish delis, Sep- unrelenting dictatorship of the So- professes man’s inalienable right to them to Poland. of Czestochowa located on Ferry v v v tember 14, from 2:00-6:00 p.m. viet Union. freedom and to be treated with dig- Road takes place during Labor Day Sample some of the different “It is important to honor these nity.” “It will be exciting, bordering on Weekend, Sat., Aug. 31-Mon., Sept. types of smoked meats and sausag- victims and remember the atrocities — From a joint statement issued the frightening, to see if the fi sh was 2 from noon until 8:00 p.m. each es, taste authentic homemade soup, committed against them, especially by the Muslim Religious Union a one-of, or if it is a species that we day. a wide variety of Polish breads, im- as some governments deny the oc- and Muslim League, following the will see more of … It is known as a ported preserves, fruit syrups, choc- The Festival features carnival currence of such grave events,” say July 24 abduction in Syria of Polish plant-eater, but having said that, it olates, pastries, cheese and much rides, live music and stage shows the bill’s sponsors. “It is our hope photo-journalist Marcin Suder. goes for a little bit of everything.” v v v more. and ongoing entertainment on the through recognizing these victims — Peter Rask Moller of Den- The price is $25.00 (non-refund- main stage and in the Polish village that their history will be forever re- [Immigration spokesman] “Mr. mark’s Natural History Museum, on able). Make check payable to: Joan highlighting Polish traditions and membered.” Bryant wrongly claims that Pol- a pacu fi sh, caught in the Baltic Sea. Persing, 38 Liberty Parkway, Balti- customs, Polka Folk Dance Groups, WASHINGTON, D.C. — The ish workers are used to save mon- A cousin of the piranha, one was more, MD 21222. For more infor- along with a variety of Polish and Kosciuszko Foundation Board of ey. This is simply not true. In fact also caught in Poland’s Oder River mation, contact Gosia at gosia12@ American food and refreshments. Trustees invites all to a Fundrais- agency workers from Poland cost in 2002. The pacu has Baltic bath- verizon.net or (410) 866-6419 after The $10.00 admission includes ing Dinner in support of the Foun- us exactly the same as local agency ers worried: Two fi shermen died in 5:00 p.m. all events and carnival rides. The dation’s activities in Washington, workers, and our existing employ- Papua New Guinea after their pri- Festival will continue Sat., Sept. D.C., Sat., Oct. 26, 2013, at 7:00 ees. The only reason we seek the vates were bitten off by the fi sh. MICHIGAN 7-Sun., Sept. 8. For more informa- p.m. The event will be held at the help of people from Poland is that HAMTRAMCK — The Polish tion, visit www.PolishAmerican- Army and Navy Club on Farragut we simply can’t recruit enough lo- You’re invite to the media take center stage as the hon- Festival.com, or www.PolishShrine. Square, 901 Seventeenth St., NW. cal people to satisfy these spikes in orees for the 2013 Hamtramck’s com, or call (215) 345-0600. Tickets are $150 each. demand for temporary work.” 28th Polish Day Parade, held Labor PHILADELPHIA — Registra- The Kosciuszko Foundation — The UK’s Next clothing store, Day, Sept. 2, beginning at 1:30 p.m. tion and fi rst day of classes for St. will pay tribute to Lt. Gen. Edward defending itself against accusations ANNUAL at the corner of Joseph Campau and John Cantius Polish Language Rowny, the 2013 recipient of the by the Britain’s opposition Labour LUNCHEON Holbrook. Grand Marshal will be School will be Fri., Sept. 6. Parish Pioneer Award. party that they were “unscrupu- lous” in their use of cheap labor Keith Sadowski, Warren city coun- Hall, Almond & Orthodox Streets, General Rowny served his coun- of the cilman. Honorary Grand Marshal Bridesburg section of Philadelphia. from Poland. try in times of war and peace. As a v v v POLISH will be Stanley Krajewski, former 5:00 p.m. Info call Ewa Jasz (215) U.S. Army general, he commanded “It’s koniec — fi nished. There editor in chief of the Polish Daily 888-7769. troops in World War II, Korea, and are no looming Polish princes or CHILDREN’S News. DOYLESTOWN — Our Lady Vietnam. As a special adviser to fi ve princesses. There will never be a At age 98, Krajewski’s distin- of Czestochowa Polish Language U.S. presidents, he worked to re- Polish-American mayor of Chicago. HEARTLINE guished career in newspaper work School Registration. Sept. 15. Na- duce the threat of nuclear weapons. at the fi rst spanned work in journalism in tional Shrine of Our Lady of Cze- And the blame lies with perfi dious, Rowny is the president of the Robert B. Meyner Poland. In the United States, he con- stochowa, Ferry Rd., 10:00 a.m.- American Polish Advisory Council. tinued to work as a reporter and staff 4:00 p.m. Classes resume Sat., Sept. His new book, “An American A great gift for Reception Center writer for the “Polish Daily News,” 28 at 9:00 a.m. Info call Kasia Ax- Soldier’s Saga of the Korean War,” PNC Arts Center and later as the paper’s managing som (267) 218-3846. the Polish Person is the autobiographical story of the Holmdel, N.J. editor and then editor in chief. He PHILADELPHIA — Sun., Sept. experiences of a young Lieutenant in your life (exit 116 off the was active in a number of Polish 15. Polish Scouts of America “Har- General in Korea. and Polish American organizations, Garden State Parkway) cerstwo” Philadelphia-Bridesburg To attend, call (202) 785-2320 or such as the Orchard Lake Schools, Sterling Registration and fi rst meeting. Mass (212) 734-2130. the latter for which he received the at Noon, St. John Cantius Church, Silver Sunday, Fidelitas Medal in 1988, the highest Polish award given by the Schools. Eagle Bead Sept. 8, 2013 Beginning at noon, with a Among the other Polish media for your recognized are Jurek Rozalski of cocktail hour, luncheon, the “Polish Varieties” a daily pro- Pandora SHOWN LARGER THAN entertainment, dancing to Bracelet ACTUAL SIZE gram broadcast over WNZK-690 $3500 each* Pogo Dance Band, AM Radio; Sebastian Szczepanski, and gift auction. editor of chief of the Polish Times Call (908) 862-1927 newspaper; Dr. Alicja Karlic, edi- for credit card orders or make ~ Tickets ~ tor in chief of The Polish Weekly” check payable to “Golden Lion $65 per person a Polish American magazine; and Jewelry” and mail to address For reservations and Rafal Nowakowski of Detroit Pol- below. information please call ish TV.com. Specify Hamtramck muralist Dennis Or- Sterling Silver Doreen Patras Cramer lowski designs a fl oat celebrating or Sterling (732) 680-0680 the parade theme with the help of Silver with the rest of the Polish Day Parade NY & NJ please add or email 14KT gold appropriate sales tax committee as he will with this year’s plating *FREE shipping to [email protected]. salute to Polish media. continental U.S. only Funds raised will be used to The Polish Day Parade is spon- GOLDEN LION JEWELRY sored by the Polish American purchase medical equipment P.O. Box 199 Congress-Michigan Division. The for children’s cardiac Port Reading, NJ 07064 Hamtramck community joins in the surgery in Poland. parade with the Hamtramck Cos- www.goldenlionjewelry.com 4 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • SEPTEMBER 2013 Fr. Len Chrobot Retires Facebook OKs “Hate Poland” Page SOUTH BEND — Fr. Leonard Midwest in the 1960s and ’70s, Fr. CHICAGO (PMN) — The popu- It can only be deduced that Chrobot, pastor at St. Hedwig and Chrobot became a point person for lar internet social network Facebook Facebook believes the page does St. Patrick parishes and a professor the experience. He testified before has approved a page entitled “Hate not in any way refer to an ethnic- at Notre Dame University, retired the U.S. House of Representatives Poland,” saying it is acceptable by ity or national origin. Apparently, Aug. 1, just shy of his 50th year as subcommittee on education in 1970 its standards. the company considers Poland to a priest. He has served as part of the on behalf of the Ethnic Heritage The “Hate Poland” page features be an empty void without anyone Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Studies Centers Bill, which autho- a Polish flag riddled with bullet who claims it as their ethnicity or since 1964. rized $30 million to establish Ethnic holes at its top, and a man in mili- any persons who hold it as a place In addition to his parish respon- Heritage Studies Centers through- tary uniform and helmet aiming at of their national origin, and who sibilities, Fr. Chrobot is a long-time out country. The centers developed it. Flowing violently from the back might be considered as attacked by educator and an advocate of the Pol- curriculum materials for use in U.S. of the flag in deep red is what can the page. ish American heritage. He has been public schools that taught the cultur- reasonably be identified as blood. In an obvious attempt to satisfy reflecting on Polish American iden- al heritage of major ethnic groups in The “signature picture,” also at Facebook standards, the page in- tity and the changes it has under- the country. Orchard Lake Schools, the page’s top, is another Polish flag cludes a disclaimer stating “Here gone for 40 years, he recounted to where he served as dean during that with a red-colored “X” over it. An we laugh at Polish stereotypes.” graduates of Ss. Cyril & Methodius time, had previously established “X” over a graphic commonly refers Although the page has a few Polish- Seminary during a commencement several such centers. to something that is either forbidden jokes and other insults in graphics address in 2005. His expertise has been called or destroyed. and cartoons. Poles or Polonians A South Bend native, Fr. Chro- upon often and took the form of Large upper case text in red over will find nothing at which to laugh. bot, attended St. Adalbert Catholic many appointments, including to the the main graphic states “Poland By clicking on “About” near the School. Influenced by the Felician ONE OF POLONIA’S most respect- sociological, religious, and academ- Sucks.” pages top and then on “More” for Sisters and his parish priests, his ed academicians, the Rev. Leonard ic. In 1979 Fr. Chrobot cofounded Many have reported the page to so-called FAQ, those with strong secondary education took place at Chrobot, poses for a portrait for the “Polish American-Jewish Amer- Facebook as hate speech, but Face- stomachs can read why the page St. Mary’s Preparatory in Orchard South Bend Tribune photographer ican National Council,” a national book’s Community Standards De- creators “Hate Poland.” Lake, Mich., and he obtained a James Brosher at St. Hedwig Catho- organization of ethnic leaders. partment replied it had examined The persons responsible for cre- bachelor’s degree in philosophy lic Church in South Bend. Fr. Chrobot had the honor of the page and found it was not hate ation and management of the page from St. Mary’s College in 1960; a enue at the college increased 93 per- meeting Blessed Pope John Paul speech or violate its standards. are identified only as Namax and master’s degree from Purdue Uni- cent, enrollment by 65 percent and II several times. They became ac- Facebook community standards Bubba. Visitors to the site conclud- versity, West Lafayette, in 1964; the college became recognized as quainted first when Blessed John state: “Facebook does not per- ed that the page was British in ori- and a doctorate from Wayne State an influential cultural center and the Paul II was archbishop in Poland, mit hate speech, but distinguishes gin because of British symbols and University in 1975. heart of the white ethnic movement. and met again in 1976 when a del- between serious and humorous references, but the anonymous page He was ordained to the priest- He became an adjunct professor of egation of some 20 bishops, led by speech. While we encourage you to creators state that it has not British hood at the Cathedral of the Immac- sociology and coordinator of the then-Cardinal Wojtyla, came to Or- challenge ideas, institutions, events, connection of any kind. ulate Conception in Fort Wayne on American Polish Research Fellow- chard Lake. and practices, we do not permit in- Surprisingly, according to Wiki- May 30, 1964. ship at Notre Dame in 1989, posts Although he enjoys cooking and dividuals or groups to attack oth- pedia, Facebook has one of the Fr. Chrobot served as academic he has maintained ever since. gardening, Fr. Chrobot said he also ers based on their race, ethnicity, lowest click-through rates (clicks dean at St. Mary’s College from As immigration and assimilation hopes to spend some of his retire- national origin, religion, sex, gen- on advertising banners) of all simi- 1968-77 and as president from 1977- changed the Polish American land- ment hours in South Bend develop- der, sexual orientation, disability or lar social media sites. However, 88 — during which time tuition rev- scape of South Bend and the larger ing his writings. medical condition.” it makes a huge profit by click- throughs because of the many mil- lions that subscribe to it. Refusing An Interview with Dr. Barbara Cieślińska to click-through is a form of boy- continued from cover By still not having removed its advantages for emigrants today of social insurance, ever more diffi- cott, which, if a method adopted by Many Europeans, including visa barriers to Poles, I think that are relatively lower. For those who cult access to medical care, etc. The hundreds of thousands, could affect Poles, then went to America. The America will encounter a similar have some employment in Poland, countries to which Poles travel (es- Facebook financially. trip was long, exhausting, and ex- consequence as Germany, which it doesn’t pay to leave to work in pecially the UK) are seen as much Reports of hate speech to Face- pensive; for these reasons, these put off fully opening its labor mar- America, which affects the rela- friendlier to their citizens and even book are made by clicking on the emigrants were often permanent. ket to Poles until 2011. By that tions between relatives in America to their immigrants. As regards emi- cog wheel under the word “Sucks” Today’s methods of transportation time, the emigrant stream had gone and those left behind in Poland. gration from Poland, it means that and then the words “Report Page.” have changed, which is why tem- elsewhere, and the opening of the One of my students recently told family emigration from Poland is It will then open to a window in porary emigration is more popular. market changed little. I think it will me she wanted to go abroad during growing: more and more families which to indicate why the page is Because of visa barriers, some Poles be likewise with the U.S.: remov- her vacation to make some money. rather than one member delegated offensive. extend their stay in America, be- ing visa requirements for Poles will Her grandmother has been living by the family, emigrate. In such a “This just goes to prove how ing uncertain about whether they’ll not alter the trend that started sev- in America for many years. So she situation, return to Poland is less one or two ignorant people can obtain permission for a subsequent eral years ago. Even in traditionally asked her grandmother for an in- likely, because even if the parent- ruin a good thing,” said PAJ edi- visit. That’s how they become ille- “Americanized” regions, more and vitation. Her grandmother told her emigrants (people raised in Poland) tor Mark Kohan. “Until now, Poles gal immigrants, which complicates more people are already choosing bluntly: “there’s nothing for you to might want to come back, for their and Polish Americans have not felt their lives in America and their con- other (closer) directions for eco- come here for” and did not send an children the country in which they threatened by Facebook. There are tacts with home. As a result of Po- nomic emigration. invitation. That example indicates were raised, went to school, live be- hundreds — if not thousands — of land’s EU accession, emigration in that things have changed. comes their country. pro-Polish pages on the site.” Podlaskie voivodeship to European You have been studying emigra- countries at the expense of emigra- tion from Podlasie which—along Poles have always been am- tion overseas has grown. In other with the Podkarpackie region—are bivalent about emigration: they of- Playwright Mrożek Dead regions of Poland, this trend was oc- traditional sources of emigration ten leave with some idea of return. continued from cover of Polish literature. curring even before EU accession. from Poland. What is it about Pod- What has been the historical expe- He returned to Poland in 1996 “He was no doubt one of the lasie that fuels emigration, especial- rience of return among Podlaskie and lived in Krakow for several greatest Polish writers of the twen- Polish emigrants found a warm ly to America? emigrants, and how is that chang- years. tieth century,” he said. welcome in the past decade in Eng- The Podkarpackie and Podlaskie ing today? Mrożek’s best-known plays are In a recent interview Mrozek land and Ireland. How will the eco- regions are among those which are Although the growth of emi- The Tango, The Emigrees, The Am- said that despite a long period spent nomic slump in Europe, the prob- poor, agricultural, and poorly in- grants from Poland today is very bassador and Love in the Crimea. outside Poland, the Polish language lems of the Irish “Celtic Tiger” and dustrialized. The opportunities for high, it nevertheless only encom- Three years ago, Penguin pub- has never become dead for him. British reservations about the EU getting paid well for work, or even passes 5% of the Census 2011 popu- lished a collection of his satirical “This is what makes me happy affect Polish emigration in Europe just finding employment that -guar lation. Most people stay home and short stories, The Elephant, written and proud,” Mrozek said. over the next ten years? antees regular wages, is lower here do not emigrate. Those who, in turn, in 1957, about life in Poland under a Professor Zbigniew Mikołejko, The UK and Ireland certainly than in other areas. For example, in emigrated often do not see their totalitarian system. however, has told Polish Radio, achieved a movement beneficial to Podlaskie voivodeship, more than plans realized. Some return, others President of the Polish PEN club, however, that his decision to emi- themselves by simultaneously open- 30% of the inhabitants work in ag- don’t. While there’s no “wave” of Adam Pomorski, has told the Polish grate from Poland “destroyed him ing [to Poland] their labor markets riculture. People who study jobless- returnees, one also can’t say emigra- Press Agency that Mrozek’s death as a writer; he could not be a writer along with EU accession. Poles ap- ness note that there is a high level tion is all one-way. Statistical data marks an end of an era in the history outside Poland.” preciated that lack of barriers and of hidden unemployment among indicates that Polish-Americans sought to improve their situations agricultural workers. In this situa- dominate among immigrants to Po- World Youth Day Returns to Poland through emigration. It is most prob- tion, emigration is a tested way for land from the United States. That able, however, that the scale of emi- individuals to cope. Families that means that a portion of those who continued from cover Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, Arch- gration from Poland will decline in maintain contact with relatives who settled in America return to Poland. ask for the light of the Holy bishop of Kraków. the future, irrespective of the eco- emigrated to America have “migrant From the viewpoint of returning to Spirit upon the journey that will “We express our gratitude to the nomic situation of those countries to social capital,” making it easier for Poland, those who stayed illegally lead us to this next stage in our joy- Holy Father for his decision to visit which Poles are still traveling today. them to carry out their emigration in America—who overstayed their ful celebration of faith and the love the country of the Blessed — soon The next demographic decline is plans: going to friends and relatives visas—have it worse. Paradoxi- of Christ,” Pope Francis said. to be Saint — John Paul II, and look reaching adulthood. This is a gener- is safer and psychologically costs cally, their illegal stay makes their When the 29th WYD is celebrat- forward to keeping vigil with the ation of only children, which means less. The new emigrant has some emigration more permanent. ed in Kraków in 2016, the Church ‘morning watchmen’ at the festivi- a reduced inclination to emigrate, in support; he’s not on his own. The will also be celebrating the 1050th ties in Kraków.” effect, a drying up of the emigrant Polonian community which he en- What social factors affect emi- anniversary of the Baptism of Po- stream. ters through his friends or relatives gration from Poland, and how does land, commemorating the beginning MARCH ON WARSAW. The Soli- can also be attractive from a social this affect families? of Christianity in that nation. darity trade union plans march on Europe has been dismantling its viewpoint. In the opinion of some Polish “Together with the whole Church Warsaw for a four-day anti-govern- borders, while America has been scholars, the reason for emigra- in Poland, I rejoice that the Holy ment demonstration to force the au- strengthening them. How does the How is U.S.-bound emigration tion from Poland is the inadequacy Father has accepted the invitation thorities an increased retirement age fact that Poland is still not a “Visa from Podlasie changing today? of our social policies: the lack of a addressed to him by the highest au- from 65 to 67, and so-called “flex- Waiver” country for the U.S. affect The value of the dollar fell radi- pro-family policy, the uncertainly thorities of the Republic of Poland ible working time,” which the union emigration trends? cally after 1989, which is why the of receiving any benefits, the lack and by the Polish Episcopate,” said says takes advantage of workers. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • SEPTEMBER 2013 www.polamjournal.com 5

HAPPENINGS: CHICAGO STYLE / Geraldine Balut Coleman PRCUA Celebrates 140th Anniversary Polish Triangle Revisited C H I C A G O CHICAGO — One of the most — Founded in important parts of Chicago Polonia 1873, the Polish history is the so-called Polish Tri- Roman Catholic angle, which is designated by the Union of Amer- triangle formed by the intersections ica (PRCUA), of Division, Ashland, and Milwau- the mother of all kee Avenues. During the 1920s, it Polish American was the center of all things Polish, fraternal organi- where the neighborhood surround- zations, is proud ing this triangle was more than 80% to celebrate its Polish. 140th anniversary Today, there appears to be a this year. smattering of what would be called The festivities Polish. One can see the critically- begin Fri., Oct. 4 acclaimed Chopin Theatre and the with the opening Podhalanka Restaurant, noted of the PRCUA by the Smithsonian Magazine as History Exhibit the “Holy Grail.” Around the cor- and Reception at ner is the popular the Society of the Polish Mu- the Arts Building, and a couple of seum of America, blocks further south is the Polish 984 N. Milwau- Roman Catholic Union of Amer- Podhalanka Restaurant kee Ave., Chica- ica, the historic landmark building Academy of Physical Education in (773) 384-3352, ext. 101. go, at 7:00 p.m. that houses the Polish Museum Poznan, majoring in education and The exhibit of America. Facing Chicago’s fa- mentoring in coaching and thera- PWCC HOLDS SCHOLARSHIP/ is curated by mous Kennedy Expressway and a PRCUA Editors PRCUA NATIONAL EXECUTIVE OFFICERS (l. to r.): peutic massage. Pryliński moved INSTALLATON LUNCHEON. Secretary-Treasurer James Robaczewski; Resident couple of blocks east of the Polish to Chicago in 1981 and earned his This year the Polish Women’s Kathryn Rosypal Triangle are St. Stanislaus Kostka and Lidia Kow- Vice President Anna Sokolowski, and President professional certification at the Chi- Civic Club will hold its traditional Joseph A. Drobot, Jr. Church, the second oldest church in cago School of Massage Therapy. scholarship and new members’ in- alewicz, assisted Chicago, and Holy Trinity Polish Pryliński joined the Blackhawks in stallation luncheon on Sunday, Sep- by PMA Archi- free) at (800) 772-8632. Mission Church which is packed 1991 and became only the fourth tember 15 at 1 p.m. at Café La Cave vists Halina Misterka and Teresa The PRCUA was established with Polish-speaking worshippers such therapist associated with a in Des Plaines, Illinois. The cost of Sromek. It will feature historical in Detroit in 1873 by Rev. Teodor at its Sunday Masses. NHL club. the luncheon is $40.00 per person. treasures such as the original Con- Gieryk, Rev. Wincenty Barzyn- Although the Polish Triangle All are invited. Those interested in stitution hand-written by co-founder ski, C.R. and Jan Barzynski, editor has long ceased to perform its his- CONGRATS TO VERY REV. CAN- attending can contact Karen Ko- Jan Barzynski, the first issue of the of the Missouri Polish newspaper torical purpose, this little area of ON WALTER PTAK. Congratula- zlow at 773.467.1504 or via email Narod Polski newspaper from 1897, Pielgrzym. The following year, the Chicago, which now appears to be tions to Rev. Walter Ptak, National at [email protected]. as well as an array of photographs organization moved to Chicago’s called “West Town,” has become a Chaplain of the Polish Roman depicting 14 decades of PRCUA’s near north side, where a large Polish gentrified neighborhood with a pot- Catholic Union LEGION HOSTS FASHION history. The public is invited; free immigrant population was concen- pourri of trendy restaurants, pubs, of America SHOW. The Legion of Young Pol- admission. trated. and boutiques. It’s as if all of these (PRCUA)! On ish Women will host its Third An- On Sat., Oct. 5, a 140th Anniver- The purpose of the Union was to changes happened overnight. All of June 25, Cardi- nual Fashion Show on Sunday, Sep- sary Mass will be concelebrated at unite all Polish Catholics in Ameri- this appears to be nice and interest- nal Stanisław tember 29 at White Eagle Banquets 4:00 p.m. at St. Stanislaus Kostka ca, and their mutual aid societies, in ing but, at the same time, intriguing. Dziwisz, Arch- in Niles, Illinois. The cost is $40.00 Church, 1300 N. Noble Street, Chi- Christian unity, to meet members’ A group of local area enthusiasts, bishop of per adult and $20 for children, 5 - cago. This is the parish where the physical and spiritual needs. The who established a non-profit orga- Kraków, award- 12 years old. There will be Legion PRCUA was headquartered during PRCUA urged its members to blend nization called the Polish Triangle ed the honorific models, both children and adults, the late 1800s. their Polish culture and deep faith Coalition, consisting of Americans title of Honor- who will wear fashions from numer- A banquet will be held at White with American ideals, to create a and Poles, desire is to enhance the ary Canon to Father Ptak in recogni- ous stores and boutiques, never seen Eagle Banquets, 6839 Milwaukee Polish American community based district, as well as honor and remind tion of his contributions to the Cath- prior to the fashion show, that will Ave., Niles, Ill., with cocktails at upon dedication to “God and Coun- visitors of the area’s Polish history olic Church. In Father Ptak’s case, be both upscale and yet affordable. 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7:30 p.m., try” — the PRCUA’s motto. and traditions. One of the first and this title was given to Father for his The Legion will have a cash raffle followed by entertainment provided The PRCUA continues to pro- rather spectacular projects in which work within Polonia. Not only is he as well. For further information, by PRCUA’s world-renowned Po- mote camaraderie among its mem- the Coalition has created is a series the National Chaplain for PRCUA, contact Fashion Show Chair, Kathy lonia Dance Ensemble and Wesoly bers by sponsoring national sports of events entitled “Tuesdays on the but he is National President of the Lesny via email: kathy.lesny@ Lud Polish Folk Dance Co. For ban- tournaments. It promotes Polish Triangle.” Every Tuesday until the Polish American Priests’ Asso- gmail.com. quet tickets, please call Agnes (toll- culture through its Polish dance and end of September, it has presented ciation, a member of the Board of language schools for ages 3 to 18, and will continue to offer a variety Regents of Orchard Lake Schools, Presentation Balls for teens, and of artistic performances showcasing but also a member of the Board of holiday gatherings. all ethnicities living in this area. Trustees of Ss. Cyril and Methodius SUPPORT THE PAJ PRESS FUND The PRCUA has a 140-year lega- Perhaps the “powers-that-be,” Seminary in Orchard Lake, Michi- n 1978, a voluntary fund-raising campaign was launched by a group cy of supporting charitable endeav- that is the Chicago Transit Author- gan. Until August 1, 2013, Father of loyal readers of the Polish American Journal entitled “We Love the ors. In its early years, the PRCUA ity (CTA) Board, can agree to des- Ptak was the Pastor of Our Lady PAJ Press Fund” in order to help cover rising postage, material aided striking Polish workers. Dur- ignate the CTA Blue Line Subway of Mount Carmel and St. Stan- and production costs. ing war time and martial law in Po- Stop, here at Milwaukee/Division as islaus Kostka Parishes in Wyandotte IDonations to the PAJ Press Fund are also used to support our reader land, it collected funds to send food, the Polish Triangle Stop. Michigan. He left this post to be- services (postage, telephone, research, etc.), provide newsclippers with medical supplies and ambulances come Dean of Human Formation at stamps and envelopes, and cover extraordinary expenses in producing to the Polish people. The PRCUA STANLEY CUP VISITS THE POL- Ss. Cyril and Methodius Seminary. the paper. The Polish American Journal is not a profit-making ven- has generously supported SS. Cyril ISH CONSULATE. A crowd sur- ture. Thanks to its dedicated staff, the PAJ is pub­lished as a “public & Methodius Seminary in Orchard rounded the Polish Consulate on ANNUAL DUPLICATE BOOK service” for American Polonia. Lake, Mich. and still contributes to- Chicago’s Lake Shore Drive on AND ATTIC SALE. On Saturday Donations to the PAJ Press Fund will be acknowledged in the paper ward the Polish Museum of Ameri- August 5, as Pawel Pryliński, the and Sunday, Sep. 14-15, from 10:00 unless otherwise directed by the contributor. ca. Chicago Blackhawks’ massage ther- a.m.-4:00 p.m., the Polish Museum The PRCUA is currently licensed apist, arrived with escort for a visit. of America Library (PMAL) will A sincere “THANK YOU” for their donations to the PAJ PRESS FUND: to sell life insurance and annuities in Inside the Consulate a select group hold its annual book sale. Other Sophie Evans, Orlando, Fla.; Robert Fonfara, Omaha, Neb.; Helen 24 states. It offers its members many of Poles and Polish Americans had specialty Polish items such as paint- Napurski, Lititz, Pa.; Helen Nowakowska, Philadelphia; Alice Pavlick, fraternal benefits, including low- the opportunity to view the Stanley ings, crafts, and compact discs will Hazle Township, Pa.; Ed and Alice Sikorski, West Seneca, N.Y.; Ray cost home mortgages, educational Cup, take photos of this treasured be available for purchase. The PMA Watembach, Waitara, New Zealand; Richard and Pearl Wilgosz, loans, as well as granting scholar- trophy, and ask questions. Library is selling duplicate copies of Hollywood, Fla.; Regina Wnukowski, Phialdelphia; and one Friend of ships annually to PRCUA members Pryliński presented Consul Gen- books in both English and Polish on the PAJ. Dziękujemy wam wszystkim! The PAJ thanks all who donated seeking a higher education. eral Paulina Kapuścińska with a various Polish-orientated subjects. to the Press Fund. Today, the PRCUA is the larg- special Blackhawk jersey with her Additionally, there will be a variety est Polish Roman Catholic fraternal name and the number “13” on the of books on non-Polish subjects. MAIL TO: PAJ PRESS FUND benefit society in the United States back. Accepting the jersey on be- The funds raised from this sale will POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL with approximately 60,000 mem- half of the General Consul was Vice help finance necessary improve- P.O. BOX 271, NORTH BOSTON, NY 14110-0271 bers. Led by National President Jo- Consul Robert Rusiecki. ments to the 98-year-old library and I want to make sure the POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL continues its seph A. Drobot, Jr. – whose father The Stanley Cup now flies to Eu- to ensure its continued success. The service to American Polonia. Enclosed is my contribution of $______also served as a PRCUA President rope, where Blackhawk fans in Slo- books and other inventoried items (1978-86); Resident Vice President vakia and Scandinavian countries, come primarily from donations. The NAME Anna Sokolowski, FICF; Vice Pres- just to name a few, will be able to Library cares greatly about all books ident Robert Bielenda, FICF; Secre- view and be photographed with this and wants to secure new homes for tary-Treasurer James Robaczewski, ADDRESS special treasure. them. Books not sold during this three chaplains and 15 national di- Pawel Pryliński is currently sale will be available for purchase at rectors, the PRCUA enjoys financial in his 21st year with the Black- greatly discounted prices until Sep- CITY, STATE, ZIP stability generated by its low-cost hawks. A native of Kalisz, Poland, tember 30, 2013. For further infor- Please [ ] include [ ] do not include my name in your list of contributors. life insurance programs and com- he earned his master’s degree at the mation, contact the Library staff at petitive annuity programs. 6 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • SEPTEMBER 2013

RELIGION / Benjamin Fiore, S.J. Holy Name of Jesus Celebrates 110th Anniversary by Rev. Fr. Damian Pielesz students is as important STAMFORD, Conn. — This as their attitude and be- Feeding Hungry Children year the Holy Name of Jesus Par- havior,” Ferenc said. This will be the third year that from being carted across the river to ish celebrates its 110th anniversary. Holy Name has also Professor Kim Kotz at Villa Maria Canada where it would have disap- The parish was founded in 1903 and been the home of spiri- College, the Felician Sisters College peared. Smith will restore the bell to is one of the largest Polish-Ameri- tual daughters, the Sis- in Cheektowaga, N.Y., will organize its proper owner as a donation to the can parishes in New England and ters Minor of Mary Im- the MannaPacks project. The Feed church. the Diocese of Bridgeport. maculate, who support My Starving Children Mobile Pack “I feel great joy and satisfac- the priests and parish- project last year prepared and sent FUNDS TO FIX TOWER. Long- tion that I work with such wonder- ioners with their prayer 106,000 MannaPacks. Each pack promised state funds needed for re- ful people. It is amazing how the and spirituality of St. contains enough rice, soy nuggets, pairs to the historic Corpus Christi Holy Spirit can guide our lives,” Maximilian Kolbe and dehydrated vegetables, vitamins, Church in Buffalo, N.Y. will finally said pastor Fr. Paul Hrebenko. “I am St. Therese of Lisieux. minerals, chicken -flavored protein be released. very proud that I can continue the Thousands of pa- powder to feed six children for a State Sen. Tim Kennedy and work of my predecessors, especially rishioners and friends day. The organizers plan to dupli- Assemblywoman Crystal Peoples- Monsignor Francis Władasz, build- of the parish love this cate last year’s total. Each pack Stokes were able to get $195,000 er of our beautiful church, who be- church and could not costs 22 cents, which means they state funds allocated for renovations longed to the Salesian Congrega- imagine life without have to raise $22,000 for 100,000 to the landmark East Side church tion, with which I have a very close it. Proof of this is the packs. The packs will be prepared released, a move that will clear the spiritual connection and great de- dynamic involvement by volunteers who work in two- financial path for another round of votion to its founder, St. John Bos- of people in the parish hour shifts on November 1 and 2. repairs to the circa 1898 complex. co, since my childhood. Msgr. Wla- groups, such as Living Corporate and private sponsors are The money helped finance reno- dasz also came from the same part Rosary Society, Par- being sought to cover the costs of vations to the church’s south tower. of Poland (Silesia).” ish Choir, large Altar buying the food for the nutritionist- Kennedy said bureaucratic delays in The Church is one of the most Servers group, Senior beautiful churches in the United Citizens Circle, the Pulaski Day Pa- leading the party. designed packs. Albany prevented the money from “Our anniversary is a tribute to For further information: KKotz@ being released. States. It is designed in the Roman rade Committee, and the Commit- basilica style, which raises the spirit tee of its Annual Harvest Festival. the dedication and respect for the villa.edu or (716) 961-1837. past priests and parishioners of Holy HAPPY ANNNIVERSARY TO... of prayer. Its interior is decorated Each year, the committee prepares with Italian Verona marble, inter- the Festival with the whole parish. Name Church,” said Fr. Hrebenko. ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL Felician Sisters in Buffalo, N.Y., “It is an invitation for those who live READY TO ROLL OUT. Chica- celebrating: 75 years of religious spersed with beautiful Florentine It begins with a solemn Mass of mosaics. Each piece of art on the thanksgiving for all the good which in today’s world. It is a plea and a go’s Auxiliary Bishop Andrew P. profession: Sr. Emily Marie Zu- reminder for those who will replace Wypych is the international director recki, Sr. M. Hope Zalewski, ceiling is painted on canvas, and the the Lord God blesses our commu- whole is harmoniously integrated nity. This year, the celebration of us in the future.” of the Catholic League for Reli- Sr. M. Slomka, Sr. M. Rosette Holy Name of Jesus is located at gious Assistance to the Church in Kubisty, Sr. M. Sabinie Boczar. in both architecture, sculpture and the harvest festival was held Au- painting. Step inside this beautiful gust 17-18. On the occasion of the intersection of Washington Boule- Poland. The annual appeal for funds 70 years: Sr. M. Aileen Madej, vard and Pulaski Street. If you have will be held in Catholic parishes to Sr. M. Marlinia Skokowski. 60 church and you have the impression anniversary of the parish, the first that you are present in the interior of day will feature a special tent with any questions do not hesitate to call raise funds to support Polish Roman years: Sr. M.Angelette Helak, Sr. to Parish Office at (203) 323-4967. Catholic seminarians who study in M. Angelica Bielski, Sr. M.De An- one of Rome’s basilicas. multi-media effects, music and a DJ Rome at the Pontifical Institute and gelis Nowak, Sr. M. Loriette To- Holy Name has an incredible the Polish Pontifical College. For 69 kasz, Sr. Rosemarie Kutsko, Sr. wealth of tradition cherished by years the fund has been crucial for M. Virginita Tarnacki. 50 years: many generations of Polish fami- the formation of Catholic priests for Sr. M. Nicolette Wichrowski, Sr. lies. The parish is one of largest in service in Poland and throughout the M. Francianne Zielezinski, Sr. M. New England, and every month the POLISH DAY number of parishioners is increas- SPONSORED BY THE AMERICAN POLISH CENTRAL COMMITTEE OF LAWRENCE COUNTRY world as well as for the support of Albertine Stachowski, Sr. M. Jac- PROCEEDS BENEFIT APCC SCHOLARHIP FUND & COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES the Catholic Church in Poland. The queline Benbenek. 25 years: Sr. ing, as can be seen by the increase in League appeal began 69 years ago Michelle Marie Stachowiak. the number of children enrolled to in Buffalo and the chairperson in the the Polish Saturday School, whose CASCADE Buffalo, N.Y., diocese is Msgr. Mat- STO LAT TO... Permanent deacons patron is Adam Mickiewicz. SUNDAY, PARK thew Kopacz. Paul L. Augustyn and John J. The school just celebrated Wlos, who, with seven others, were 25 years of education, said its direc- SEPT. 22, PAVILION SUPPORTING ORCHARD LAKE ordained to the permanent diacon- tor, Kazimiera Ferenc. 2013 1928 E. Washington St. SEMINARY. The annual “Farewell ate for service in the RC Diocese of “Polish Saturday School in New Castle, PA 16101 to Summer” dinner will be held this Buffalo, N.Y. Stamford is a place where the learn- featuring year on September 5 at the Millen- ing process is organized very pro- nium Airport Hotel in Cheektowaga, NEW SCHOOL BUILDING UN- fessionally and where knowledge of POLKA FAMILY BAND and N.Y. Proceeds from the dinner go to DERWAY. Students from Pope support the Orchard Lake Seminary, John Paul II Academy in Mon- NEW POLICE CHIEF REMOVES BADINOV whose graduates have served in Pol- trose, Colo., helped administrators CROSSES. Karol Szwalbe, the DOORS AND KITCHEN OPEN AT 12:00 NOON ish-American parishes since its ori- break ground for their new school new chief of police in the city of ADMISSION - $12.00 (16 and under free) gin. Reservations for the dinner are facility after outgrowing their cur- Radom south of Warsaw, has be- POLKA DANCING FROM 1:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. to be in by August 30. For further rent building. The Knights of Co- gun his service by alienating his ETHNIC FOODS, CRAFTS & MORE information: (716) 648-0370. lumbus contributed $187,000 to the subordinates. Among his first acts FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL project. was to order the removal of crosses Gary Fray (724) 752-9988 Rose Marie Anthony (724) 658-5916 HISTORIC BELL FOUND. from Radom police headquarters The Jean Calvert (724) 642-6337 or visit www.polishnewcastle.org “St. Joseph” bell, cast in St. Louis HELP FOR TWINNED CHURCH and local precinct stations. He also 110 years ago, first hung in St. Casi- IN JAMAICA. Good Shepherd tried to talks policemen out of tak- mir’s RC Church on Detroit’s west R.C. Church in Port Matilda, Pa. ing part in their annual August pil- side. It then passed to St. Agatha’s responded to the call of the bishop grimage to Częstochowa. Szwalbe Show your love and support of Polonia! and again to Sweetest Heart of Mary of Jamaica and twinned with Holy has been reported to his superiors, You are Cordially invited to join us at the Church, where is rested outside the Spirit Church in Maggoty. The pas- unprecedented since the collapse of church on a concrete pad, accord- tor in Haiti, Fr. Marek Bzinkows- the communist regime, which had 76TH ANNUAL ing to Sweetest Heart of Mary pas- ki, with the help of Good Shepherd waged a chronic war on religion. tor Mark Borkowski. There were parishioners and people from St. GENERAL PULASKI plans to erect a tower where the bell Francis University has been able would be hung and returned to use. to build a 14-acre complex that in- MEMORIAL PARADE After thieves broke the lock on the cludes a church, rectory, convent, protective fence and stole the bell, medical clinic, meat-processing BANQUET it was offered to business man Bill factory, community center, library, Smith, who was expecting to find and computer classroom that serves Saturday, September 28, 2013 a commemorative propeller that more than 10,000 people annually. had been stolen from in front of “This is what Jesus calls us to at 6:00 p.m. his business. He paid $850 for the do, and we’re able to make this con- NEW YORK MARRIOTT MARQUIS - bell, recognizing that it had some nection,” said Fr. Charlie Amershek BROADWAY BALLROOM antique value. This saved the bell pastor of Good Shepherd. 1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036 MODLITWY (BETWEEN 45TH & 46TH STREET) $225.00 per person Paying honor to PUBLICATION OF PRAYERS. The Polish American Journal gladly accepts prayers ads for publication. $150.00 for students with valid ID our 2013 Grand They must be received by the 10th of each month, prior to the month of publication, and must be Marshal pre-paid at the cost of $15.00 each, which can be paid by check or charge. If you have any questions $80.00 for children 12 years of age and under regarding this policy, please call 1 (800) 422-1275 or (716) 312-8088. Send to: Polish American Journal, MICHAL P.O. Box 271, N. Boston, NY 14110. For tickets contact Banquet Chair KULAWIK and all of the PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT. Holy Spirit, You who solve all problems, who light all roads so I can Heidi Jadzia Kopala – (908) 665-9672 attain my goal. 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FASHION Woodstock Poland Embraces Music and Mud KOSTRZYN, Poland — Reminiscent of Wood- Szpak named Miss Plus America 2013 stock Music and Art Fair that took place at a dairy farm in the Catskills near Bethel, New York in 1969, the 19th NASHVILLE — Angela Sz- in all aspects of classical music and edition of Woodstock Festival Poland took place on pak, Ms. Plus New York 2013, enjoys every opportunity to per- August 2-4 in Kostrzyn, near the Polish-German bor- was crowned form. Her training includes Georgia der. The festival had free entrance and claims to be the 2013 Miss Plus Southwestern in Americus, Ga.; the largest open-air festival in Europe. It is organized by America. D’Angelo School of Music in Erie, the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity Foundation Szpak is a Pa. and a Bachelor of Music from and stands under the motto of “Love, Friendship, and New York li- The Manhattan School of Music in Music”. censed estheti- New York City. “Dziękujemy,dziękujemy, dziękujemy!” (we thank cian and has an Szpak will use her newfound you) could be heard all over the Woodstock field as the extensive back- popularity to bring awareness to last sounds finished at the Big Stage. Piotr Bukartyk’s ground in make- skin abnormalities that could lead song “Z tylu chmur” is a traditional ending anthem, and up to include: to melanoma and other serious dis- the moment is always emotional. Among the over 27 in? Check YouTube it was a unique fusion indeed. stage, FX, commercial, editorial, eases. performers, there were special projects such as Gooral The festival is the brainchild of Polish journalist movie, runway, couture and beauty. The Miss Plus America Pageant & Mazowsze, the Punk Rock Project of Farben Lehre, and social campaigner Jerzy Owsiak, who some say is A classically trained soprano, she system is an organization devoted the Metal Project of Hunter and Ghost Braders, a band the second most famous Pole after Pope John Paul II. has performed in the United States to promoting full-figured woman. It from the USA. He initiated the festival to say thank you to those who as well as in Italy. During the pag- celebrates the inner beauty of each Can you imagine combining music artists of the donated money to his GOCC charity organization for eant, Szpak competed in the Talent contestant, as well as recognizing Song and Dance Ensemble Mazowsze with the elec- child medical care. Competition and won with her oper- their commitment to their commu- tronic music genres of Goral with some dancers thrown —Staś Kmieć atic presentation. She is well versed nities. Fijalkowska First “Miss Poland in a Wheelchair” CIEKAWOSTKI / Martin S. Nowak The award ceremony in Ciecho- cinek, Kuyavian-Pomeranian prov- ince, north west of Warsaw, was Radziwill Royalty Touched America organized by the Only One NGO The Radziwill clan is one of the Marshall Piłsudski. Krzystof Radzi- visitors from London to the Ken- and was inspired by similar beauty oldest noble families of Poland, will (1898-1986) was called the Red nedy White House and other homes, contests for the disabled organized having its origins in Polish Lithu- Prince because he was a commu- and the President and Mrs. Kennedy in the USA and Europe. ania centuries ago. Through its nist who served in the Sejm, but his genuinely enjoyed their company. Fijalkowska is a student of hu- wealth and vast land holdings, it be- daughter Anna became an influen- Dapper and mustachioed, Stash was manistic and environmental scienc- came very influential in the political tial member of Solidarność. a warm, generous man who spoke es and was one of 72 finalists who and cultural world of old Poland as The Radziwills through the the Queen’s English with a slight entered the competition. well as other countries. Polish accent. Tusk said that the judges had an The Radziwill family has in- The fist lady impossible task in choosing a win- cluded many distinguished mem- frequently sent ner from the 10 contestants who bers throughout the centuries. There packages of her made the final round. was Jerzy “Hercules” Radziwill clothes to Stash’s “Ladies and gentlemen, I think (1480-1541), the Great Hetman of dispossessed rela- this has been a very tough choice Lithuania, and his daughter Barbara tives in commu- for everyone. I had the opportunity who married King Zygmunt II of nist Poland. to see the beauty and the life story Poland, after which the power of The prince and of all the participants of this first, the Radziwills grew immensely. His princess were di- WARSAW — Olga Fijalkows- great, final and immediately realized son Mikołaj “Rudy” and nephew vorced in 1974. ka won the first ever “Miss Poland that it was impossible to choose, be- Mikołaj “Czarny” Radziwill were He died in Lon- in a Wheelchair” contest during a cause all deserve an award. vocal advocates of Lithuanian sepa- don two years ceremony attended by Prime Minis- “All [the contestants] are win- ration from Poland and both were later. The former ter Donald Tusk. ners,” Tusk said. leaders of the Protestant movement Mrs. Radziwill in Poland. still survives. They had two Łukaszczuk In Winner’s Circle Cardinal Jerzy Radziwill (1556- Prince Stanisław “Stash” Radziwill, and his wife, children, Antho- 1600) was Bishop of Wilno and Caroline “Lee” Bouvier, sister of Jacqueline Kennedy. NEW YORK Łukaszczuk received a trip to Kraków. Janusz and Bogusław ny, a filmmaker — Avant-garde Miami, with publicity support from Radziwill had contempt for the centuries established by marriage who died in 1999, and Anna, both of modeling web- Beautiful Planning Marketing & Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth relationships to the other leading whom remained close to their cous- site, Model PR, also known as BPMPR, and and tried for a Swedish-Lithuanian families of Poland as well as Eu- ins, JFK Jr. and Caroline Kennedy Launcher LLC a dream professional photo shoot union at the time of the Swedish rope. Many royal families are today Schlossberg. (www.model- with fashion photographer John L. invasion of Poland in the 1600s. related to the Radziwills. They were Almost all of the vast land hold- launcher.com) Fisher. Antoni Radziwill (1775-1833) was the richest family in Lithuania in ings of the Radziwills now lie in announced the Łukaszczuk, who has spent Duke of Poznań after the Prussians the 1500s and maintained their own Lithuania, Belarus and Ukraine, addition of their most of her life in Poland, is fluent took that area in the partitions of large army for 200 years. They pro- whose Soviet governments con- first-ever inter- in Polish and can speak English, Poland, married a Prussian and tried duced eight chancellors and seven fiscated the properties after World national win- Spanish and French. She is Model to mediate between the occupying great hetmen of Lithuania, as well War II. The family also had palaces ner, Katarzyna Launcher’s first international win- Prussians and the subjugated Poles. as dozens of voivodes, marshalls, throughout Europe, including Vien- Łukaszczuk, to the Model Launch- ner. Łukaszczuk has a Master’s de- He was also a composer and friend parliamentarians and leading mili- na, Paris, Berlin and Warsaw. er Winner’s Circle. gree in Marketing and Management of Goethe, Chopin and Beethoven. tary men in Poland. The Radziwill Palace in Berlin The Gorzów Wielkopolski, Po- from The Academy of The Hotel Wojciech IV Radziwill (1595- Their connection to America became the old Reich Chancellery. land native was voted the winner Management and Catering Industry 1656) was an adviser to three Polish comes through the descendants of Adolf Hitler had his offices and of the Sexy Valentine’s Dress Con- University in Poznań. She hopes to kings, Michał (1778-1850) the com- the aforementioned Antoni Radzi- apartment there, and the bunker in test sponsored by couture designer soon find a job in America with her mander of Polish forces during the will, Duke of Poznań. His great- which he died was just a stone’s Dominique Auxilly. The company recent degree, and one day call San 1830 uprising against Russia, and great grandson was Prince Stanisław throw away. His body was burned partnered with the fashion designer Francisco, California her home. Stanisław (d.1920) an adjutant to “Stash” Radziwill, who was born in behind the building. The complex to offer the Model Launcher com- 1914 in Szpanów. When the Ger- was destroyed after the war, but munity a unique contest where the mans invaded Poland in 1939, he stone taken from it was used to build winner would be exclusively pho- fled to England. His parents stayed two Soviet war memorials in Berlin, tographed in Dominique Auxilly Polish Costumes in Poland. They were arrested by the which still stand today. gowns and featured on the design- Soviets after the war and his mother One Warsaw palace was recon- er’s website. died in prison in 1947. His father structed after the war and houses For Sale died penniless twenty years later. Poland’s Ministry of Health. Anoth- Starting over with nothing, Stash er is the current Presidential palace, Kansas City, Kansas — Sets of Polish costumes are for sale for IF MOUNTAIN RUNNING IS made a fortune in London real es- the official seat of the president of YOUR THING ... This month, boys and girls in sizes to fit 4th graders to early college age. tate. In the late 1950s, he fell in Poland. It survived the war intact. the World Mountain Running The St. John Tamburitzans of Kansas City were a group of young love with Caroline “Lee” Bouvier, Members of the Radziwill fam- championships are being held in musicians a few years ago and their performing costumes have sister of Jacqueline Kennedy. They ily now live throughout Europe and at Krynica-Zdroj, Poland. been stored and covered in a climate-controlled atmosphere to married in Virginia in 1959. Stash America. According to the World ensure their preservation. They are beautiful authentic crafted had lost his title of prince since no Mountain Running Association, costumes made by experienced seamstresses. country officially recognized it, be VIRTUAL MUSEUM WINS mountain races take place over was referred to as Prince Radziwill GRANT. The EMC Corpora- an infinite variety of distances, Also available are girls’ red boots and boys’ black out of courtesy. His new wife chose tion Heritage Trust Project an- ascent, descent and terrain. There boots, girls’ red dancing shoes, black Mary Janes, to be called the Princess Radziwill, nounced that the project “De- are courses to be found that suit opanke and long braided wigs. and American gossip columnists velopment of the Kresy-Siberia every ability and age group. and society editors were happy to Virtual Museum” is the winner Mountain races cover the of the $15,000 grand prize in its For further information, comply. When Jacqueline and her whole range of distances and husband John moved into the White 2013 competition for support to please contact difficulty from short 15-minute House in 1961, the American press projects preserving important sprints to long several-hour treks Adrienne Nastav at was thrilled that America’s “royal” history. For more information, over many mountain paths. 913-634-7925 family actually had a connection to visit www.Kresy-Siberia.org. For more information, go to real royalty. You can also find the group on www.wmra.info. The Radziwills were frequent Facebook. 8 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • SEPTEMBER 2013

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TRAVELOGUE / Staś Kmieć Five Days in Poland: Sto Lat! – a Birthday Celebration Part III DURING THE LUNCH BREAK, in my graduating class in the dance- “Sto Lat” (may you live one hun- Wiola escorts me to the in-house ethnography course of study at Uni- dred years) is a traditional Polish ex- Caffeteria and treats me to spinach versity of Marie Curie-Skłodowska pression of good wishes, good health naleśniki with a cabbage cole slaw- in Lublin. He is now working in and long life. It can be thought of as like salad; we chat and then it’s back Warsaw. We have not seen each the equivalent to “Happy Birthday” to rehearsal. Krzysiek then takes me other for a very long time and while or “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow.” on a tour of Matecznik. Through a reminiscing, our conversation re- The song is sung at informal gather- corridor and downstairs below the counts the lost time. ings formal events and remains an orchestra pit, I journeyed through A quick departure to close my integral part of the Polish immigrant the underbelly of the facility like eyes for 20 minutes (remember I am culture – Polonia abroad. The exact something out of “The Phantom jet lag from the overnight flight), origin and author are unknown. of the Opera,” and begin the grand shower and change and I am im- In Old Poland it was thought that tour. mersed in Polish hospitality and the “under the sign of the stork” is birth. Years in the making, the song fine art of conversion. Unlike time Modern images and fairy tales has and dance company wrote a new spent with my friends in the United shown the stork as the carrier of a chapter in its history when it opened States, here in Poland an entire eve- “bundle of joy” to new parents. This the facility in 2009. With the offi- legend is certain to have originated cial title Matecznik Mazowsze – the in northern Europe. Storks arrive at Center of Folklore there is a prefix their breeding grounds in Poland of “European Center for the Promo- and Germany nine months after tion of Regional and National Cul- Mazowsze rehearsing on the stage of Matecznik – the state-of-the-art midsummer. Like the stork, birth- ture” – an acknowledgement to the facility which I have read about and reported on. days return each year – and with the co-financing for this project by the birthday comes “Sto Lat!” and in glorious voice – Mazowsze at the congenial, yet cramped spaces European Union through the Euro- sings “Sto Lat!” After a presentation of the neighboring Palace, where pean Regional Development Fund. MAZOWSZE – SERCE POLSKI. of flowers, gifts, and best wishes to the company was founded and re- As a cultural center for visitor Once in the car following a shop- Krzysiek on his monumental birth- hearsed for decades. exchange between folk artists from ping spree at the Real Hypermarket, day, the rehearsal continues. I can barely concentrate on the around the world, the structure is Krzysiek and I continued to Karo- I am brought to the office of rehearsal because many of my located on the premises – an addi- lin. The Mazowsze region lies in the Mazowsze’s new director for a wel- Mazowsze friends – while not on- tion to the picturesque Palace and very heart of Poland, and it is this come and a brief conversation. As I stage find a seat next to me and want existing complex. Matecznik is centrality which has been the key await the director, my friend Piotr to chat. Piotr and Norbert Kurdziel comprised of a rehearsal center with factor in the pre-eminent role the re- Zalipski – a soloist with the com- keep returning at every free mo- dressing rooms, artists’ studios and gion has held in the life of the nation pany comes in to greet me wearing ment… it is Polish language immer- a wellness area – personal gym and Can it get any better? In addition to over the past four centuries. Com- an Actors’ Equity logo T-shirt in my sion overload. During the times I am sauna for the performers, and the a delicious birthday cake, Krzysiek plementing this – any Pole knows, honor. On a glass table in trendy able to observe the company, I see 3766 sq. foot multi-use amphithe- was treated to a round of “Sto lat” that the Mazowsze Company is the black and white piano-key cup and that they are in impeccable form and ater arena – created for both indoor from Mazowsze. “heart of Poland.” saucer, I am served a much-needed the vocals are rich with pronounced and outdoor concerts, which seats ning can be spent in robust discus- strong cup of coffee. The cream is lush orchestration under the baton 580. sion. in containers with images of Zo- of Jacek Boniecki. Being from the There are storage spaces for cos- Anna prepared several vegetable fia Stryjeńska folk dancer artwork, music world, Izban has focused on tumes, instruments, music, memo- salads, and brought homemade meat and the napkin is imprinted with an the music – increasing the orchestra rabilia, and archives, a costume- delicacies from Bychawa on the elaborate Łowicz wycinanka mo- to 34 from 18 instrumentalists, and tailoring shop, TV broadcast booth, southeast border – where Krzysiek tif… this of course is Mazowsze. paying special attention to the choir. buffet and dining room with catering was raised. It was all flavorful and With the passing of the beloved space, administrative offices, meet- delicious, but I was waiting for the co-founder of Mira Zimińska- THERE HAS BEEN a transition ing rooms, and a museum and exhi- special birthday cake she has only Sygietyńska in 1997, there has been and Mazowsze has forged into a bition hall. Located a short walking alluded to. a succession of directors with vary- new and different era. The writing distance on the grounds, there is a I accept the offer for “something ing degrees of achievement and has been on the walls for years that 98-person Guesthouse Inn, and an stronger” and will have the Pol- the position has been one marked the legendary choreographer Witold 80-seat traditional Polish cuisine ish wódka of course, but they offer in controversy. How could anyone Zapała would eventually step down tavern– Karczma Staropolska for the drink with a mix of Coca-Cola. ever replace Pani Mira? The current into retirement. He handpicked and visitors. Knowing that I am tired from the director Władyslaw Izban comes prepared assistant Wioletta Milczuk The Center continues to expand trip, I decide not to risk it with the from the artistic world – with a ca- as his successor with the task and its cultural offerings to improve the “straight up” method. I am in the reer as a notable Opera singer, and responsibility of maintaining the growth of tourism by promoting minority as everyone else seems as the director of the Mazowiecki tradition of the company for future Arts education and cultural heritage. to be drinking Scotch... Jim Beam On a glass table in trendy black Teatr Muzyczny – a position he generations – entrusting her with the Courses and seminars related the- to be exact. I knew that Krzysiek, and white piano-key cup and sau- still retains. In this world of multi- legacy and to keep the intentions and matically to folklore, tradition, and along with much of Poland had de- cer, I am served a much-needed tasking, downsizing, consolidating technique of his choreography and popular culture of Poland and other veloped a taste for this foreign alco- strong cup of coffee. The cream is and mergers, Izban directs both the the repertoire intact. She studied at nations are held. There are training hol and was alerted by Marek that in containers with images of Zo- seasonal Operetta/Music Theater the State School of Ballet in Poznań programs for entertainers, chore- the party was of a Scotch theme. fia Stryjeńska folk dancer artwork, troupe and Mazowsze. Detail orient- and completed her pedagogy dance ographers, dance instructors, and Then Jacek Leptacz entered dressed and the napkin is imprinted with ed and proficient at developing new training from the Frederyk Chopin regional cooking, as well as con- in a makeshift Scottish costume and an elaborate Łowicz wycinanka ideas and principles, he appears to University in Warsaw. A sponge to certs, festivals and theater by other playing Scottish tunes on the Polish motif… this of course is Mazowsze. be an ideal choice to bring the com- learning, she completed post-gradu- ensembles and artists. The Center bagpipe. With the exception of the pany into the future, increase its vis- ate studies in cultural management documents and popularizes these kilt, most of the attire was devised The car turned the corner to the ibility, and make it viable and “hip” for developers and animators of events with the production of televi- from Polish costume pieces. Jacek unassuming roadway that leads to to a new generation. I greet my culture, and presented her thesis on sion programs and publications. is a former Mazowsze singer and the grounds of this Polish treasure. friend, who I no longer address as Ethnomusicology to the Department I catch the last moments of re- Wielkopolska kozioł biały special- The word-heavy signage displays Pan Izban, but as Włodek. We talk of Musicology of the University of hearsal and am escorted to the con- ist; he now is the company’s techni- the crucial involvement of the Eu- briefly and reserve a later time for Warsaw. ference room for Krzysiek’s “Sto cal director. ropean Union in the funding process more important matters of discus- The calm and collected Wiola Lat” with the administration and The multi-layered torte of light for the new structural achievements sion. made the necessary transition from office personnel. The champagne is cake, cream filling and preserves – this stated in greater prominence a dancer to the Director of the Bal- popped, and chocolates and cake are topped with whipped cream and than the name of the icon which it BACK IN REHEARSAL, I find a let. Having witnessed her as an in- served. chocolate was brought in with an- supports. Krzysiek rolls down the seat ahead of a group of school structor at the Mazowsze Workshop other round of Sto Lat and several window as we approach Mazowsze’s children that observing the proceed- in Youngstown, Ohio during the BIRTHDAY PARTY. I head to pre- alternative versions sung. The fes- Ballet instructor, Jarosław Piasecki ings as part of a field trip. Having last tour, she brings knowledge and pare for Krzysiek’s birthday party. tivities eventually dwindle down as leaving the compound after morn- seen Mazowsze so frequently over trained perspective to her work. As I meet up with his beautiful wife the next day arrived, and it’s time ing class, and I am introduced with a long period of time and through was evident in the workshop, Wiola Ewa – a former dancer and now to officially get some sleep before a a brief exchange. Mr. Piasecki is a many generations of performers, it knows how to convey knowledge dance instructor, his mother and sis- trek to Warsaw, and later the Kiepu- former dancer, and choreographer at is always refreshing to see the com- and command authority in a pleas- ter Anna. At the outdoor setup, my ra Awards. Dobranoc – Good Night! Warsaw’s Grand Theater. pany in rehearsal attire and hard at ant manner. Will proceedings at friend Marek Pik, wearing a risqué I drop off my luggage at the new work. I am viewing them for the Mazowsze be exactly the same as barbeque apron, was cooking his ac- Your support helps to keep the onsite hotel and am whisked into the first time on the stage of Matecznik before – “no;” Wiola will bring her quired authentic recipe for goulash Polish American Journal alive. onstage rehearsal – already in prog- – the state-of-the-art facility which own brand of artistry with a deep re- in a kettle over an open campfire. Show you care with a ress at the new facility Matecznik. I have read about and reported on. spect of her predecessors and their Marek from the Krakus Ensemble in Polish Heritage Month greeting. Krzysiek is called onto the stage Long gone are the days of rehearsals work. Belgium was a fellow classmate and See form on page 16. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • SEPTEMBER 2013 www.polamjournal.com 9

POLONIA OF THE EASTERN GREAT LAKES / Michael Pietruszka WNY’s Blessed John Paul II “Pilgrim’s Trail” BUFFALO, N.Y. —With all of fund honoring Wiwaty Folk Dancers, the weekend the recent interest in the upcoming the late WNY of Aug. 23 through 25 ... The Polish canonization of Blessed John Paul Polonia activist Union of America held its Annual II, four Western New York parishes, Jackie Schmid Family Picnic at Centennial Park in two local colleges and an historic (inset) has been West Seneca on the 24th ... The 25th East Side organization have special established. In- Annual Owl Family Picnic, featur- reasons for excitement. The Faithful formation about ing music by the Eddie “O” Orches- can tour a number of WNY loca- the scholarship tra, Vignettes Singers, New Yorkers tions in order to develop a greater can be found at with C.J. Luksch, Crash Cadillac, appreciation for and understanding www.jackiesch- Buffalo Touch, Tony Krupski, Rare of Blessed John Paul II, while hon- midscholarship.org … On the 6th, Vintage, Special Delivery, Concerti- oring his legacy. the Buffalo Bisons baseball team na All Stars, Dave Gawronski, Dan- The first location is St. Stanislaus honored Rev. Ted Bocianowski as ny Neaverth and Accordion Bill at Parish, the Mother Church of Buffa- its Polish American of the Year, and, the George Lamm Post in Williams- lo’s Polonia, located in the Historic in a surprise move, named Chris ville on Aug. 25. This year’s event Polonia District. St Stan’s recently Tanski as the recipient of the team’s raised money for Camp Good Days VICTIMS OF 1943 WOLYN MASSACRE REMEMBERED. Rochester, dedicated a shrine to Blessed John first Community Leadership Award. and Special Times, Mercy Flight, N.Y.’s Polonia attended a Memorial Mass, July 14, at St. Stanislaus Kost- Paul II in the church. The shrine The Knewz and the Krakowiacy Response to Love Center, Former contains a first class relic, a drop of Dancers performed at the pre-game Troopers Helping Hands and Wings ka Church, in memory of the victims of the 1943 massacre in Wolyn, the late Pope’s blood. Information tent party ... The New Direction of Hope ... The Special Delivery Poland. on the shrine can be found at www. band performed at the Erie Coun- band has set up its website. The “Seventy years ago, the dignity of man suffered hideous crimes ststansbuffalo.com ty Fair in Hamburg on Aug. 9, the group plays everything from polkas amongst the Polish people, de-humanized through acts of ethnic The second parish is St. Stan- German-Polish Day at Spring Gar- to Classic Rock. Visit www.thespe- cleansing,” said Steve Flor, national director of the Polish American islaus Kostka Parish in Rochester. den Park in East Aurora on the 10th, cialdeliveryband.com. Congress of Western New York. “Little did the world feel the sufferings This church contains a shrine hon- and a Polka Mass at Fourteen Holy Our Lady of Fatima Shrine in of the tens of thousands who suffered horrendous acts of murder oring Our Lady of Czestochowa and Helpers Church in West Seneca on Lewiston celebrated St. Faustina verging on genocide. Blessed John Paul II. This shrine Aug. 25. Day with a Rosary Procession, and “Poland today, is a free and democratic nation, and the dignity of also contains a relic of Blessed John The Pulaski Police Association Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish man, the dignity of the Polish people, is far above hatred and revenge. Paul II, a small piece of cloth from of Buffalo and WNY sponsored in North Tonawanda celebrated its As Americans, let us hold fast to our duty to respect the democratic one of his cassocks stained with a its Annual Family Picnic at Como patroness’ feast day with an outdoor decisions of the People of Poland,” he said. drop of his blood. More informa- Lake Park in Lancaster on Aug. 7 … Mass and Chicken BBQ on the 25th On July 11, 2003, Poland’s president Aleksander Kwaśniewski tion about this shrine is available at Polish Falcons of America Nest #6 ... The Canadian Polish Congress and Ukraine’s president Leonid Kuchma attended a ceremony in the www.ststanislausrochester.org in Cheektowaga sponsored a Polish and the Polish Students’ Associa- Volhynian village of Pavlivka (previously known as Poryck), where The third is the newly formed Harvest Workshop featuring presen- tion of the University of Toronto they unveiled a monument to the reconciliation. At that ceremony, Blessed John Paul II Parish in Lake tations on Polish harvest traditions have updated their websites: www. Kwaśniewski said that it is unjust to blame the entire Ukrainian nation View. This parish was formed by and cooking at its clubrooms, and kpk.org and www.psa.sa.utoronto. for these acts of terror. the merger of Our Lady of Perpet- Blessed Mary Angela Parish in ca. “The Ukrainian nation cannot be blamed for the massacre perpe- ual Help and St. Vincent’s Parishes Dunkirk hosted its “Summer Fes- trated on the Polish population. There are no nations that are guilty. It as part of the Diocese of Buffalo’s tival”, on Aug. 11 ... Also on the UPCOMING. The Toronto Inter- is always specific people who bear the responsibility for crimes.” Journey in Faith and Grace. Five 11th, Assumption Parish in Black national Film Festival announced Flor called for reconciliation between Poles and Ukrainians living relief carvings depicting iconic mo- Rock celebrated its 125th anniver- that Andrzej Wajda’s “Walesa, Man in the United States. ments in Blessed John Paul II’s life sary with a special Mass, featuring a of Hope” and Pawel Pawlikowski’s Pictured above are (l. to r.): Eugene W. Golomb, president of the hang behind the altar in the church. performance by the Chopin Singing “Ida” will be screened during the Rochester Polonia Civic Centre; Jozef Zawitkowski, veteran of the Plans for the parish’s celebration of Society, and a banquet with music early Sept. festival ... The Farewell Armia Krajowa and Polish Underground; Rev. Roman Caly, pastor; the canonization of its patron will by the Docenko Brothers at the Mil- to Summer benefit for the Ss. Cyril Dionizy Guzierowicz, Kolo Samopomocy / Skarb Narodowy; Richard be posted on www.blessedjpiipar- lennium Hotel in Cheektowaga ... & Methodius Seminary in Orchard Kuczkowski, commissioner of District IV of the Polish National Alli- ish.org. The Professional & Businessmen’s Lake, Michigan, will be held at the ance of North America; Steve Flor, national director, PAC of WNY. The fourth local parish with a Association awarded scholarships Millennium Hotel in Cheektowaga, special connection to the Blessed to Conrad Ziarniak, Nicholas Gib- Sept. 5 ... The Krakow - Rochester John Paul II is St. Casimir’s Parish ney and Evan Ostrowski for the up- Sister Cities Committee will mark www.polishfestival.ca ... On Sept. in Buffalo’s Kaisertown neighbor- coming academic year. its 40th anniversary with a presenta- 15, the Echo Society of Niagara Polish-English hood. The parish recently dedicated The weekend of Aug. 16 through tion by artist Shawn Dunwoody on Falls will hold its annual meeting at Translator a chapel to commemorate the soon- 18 brought Corpus Christi Parish’s “Krakow City Days” at the Skalny the Roycroft Inn in East Aurora. to-be-saint’s visit to the parish in 34th Annual Dozynki Polish Har- Center of St. John Fisher College Sept. 21 is the date for an End- • Official documents, letters, of-Summer Polka Dance with Pho- e-mails, etc. Aug. of 1976. The chapel contains vest Festival, including perfor- on Sept. 11, a lecture and exhibit • Reasonable rates. the chasuble and ceramic chalice mances by Melody Lane, Al Kania entitled “History of the Krakow Cus and Special Delivery at Potts • Fast, reliable service by e-mail used by Blessed John Paul II during Band, Buffalo Concertina All-Stars, - Rochester Sister Cities Relation- banquet hall in Buffalo that day ... or regular mail. a Mass at the church during his visit. New Direction, and the Harmony ship” at the Skalny Center on Sept. The Ekran Polish Film Festival • Translation to/from other lan- Next, a statue of Blessed John Polish Folk Ensemble; as well as the 20, and a 40th Anniversary Banquet announced the 5th Annual Toronto guages available as well. • Over 25 years experience work- Paul II stands in front of the Villa 6th Annual Buffalo’s Best Pierogi and Dance featuring performances Polish Film Festival will take place Maria College auditorium in Cheek- Contest with guest judges Lynn Ro- by Beata Golec, Ray Serafin’s Brass ing with genealogists, attorneys, on Nov. 13-17, 2013. businesses, film-makers, gov- towaga, and a plaque commemorat- sati and Jason Czora, to Buffalo’s Magic and Dariusz Terefenko’s Jan- v v v ernment, medical professionals, ing the late pontiff’s visit to Buffalo Historic Polonia District. tar at the Radisson Riverside Hotel etc. State College in 1969 hangs in the On Sunday, Aug. 18, Annun- on October 19. If you have an item for this col- umn, please send the information by ANDY GOLEBIOWSKI Butler Library on the college’s Elm- ciation Parish in Elma celebrated The Roncesvalles Polish Festival 109 Rosemead Lane the 6th day of the month preceding wood Avenue campus. a Polish Polka Mass featuring John in Toronto, touted as North Amer- Cheektowaga, NY 14227 Finally, the Adam Mickiewicz Stanczyk & Rare Vintage to open ica’s largest celebration of Polish publication month (i.e., Sept. 6 for (716) 892-5975 Library and Dramatic Circle on its Annual Church Picnic. Lenny culture, will be held Sept. 14-15. the October edition) at pietruszka@ Fillmore Avenue has its club guest Gomulka & the Chicago Push per- For more information, please visit verizon.net. book which was signed by Blessed formed later in the day ... On Aug., John Paul II during his 1969 visit. 17, the WNY Division of the Polish Photos of this book can be seen at American Congress (WNY PAC) http://buildingalibrary.wordpress. held its 16th Annual Polish Re- com/tag/john-paul-ii. membrance Day Mass, remem- bering the deaths of three million POLONIA TIDBITS. After 40 years Christian Poles in World War II, of supplying WNY Polonia with in conjunction with the feast of St. traditional Polish baked goods, the Maximilian Kolbe, at St. Stanislaus Pumpernick ’n Pastry bakery re- Cemetery in Cheektowaga... The cently closed its doors ... Parishes of following day, the WNY PAC, along the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo par- with the Am-Pol Eagle newspaper, ticipated in the 69th Annual Catholic hosted a Family Picnic in the Cheek- League for Religious Assistance to towaga Town Park ... Also on Aug. Poland Appeal through the month 18, WNY’s Polish veterans marked of Aug. ... St. Stanislaus Kostka Polish Soldiers Day with a Mass at Parish in Rochester hosted its An- St. Stanislaus Church, and “Polkas nual Polish Arts Festival featuring in the Park” with the music of Rare performances by Melody Lane, Vintage returned to Stachowski/ Ray Serafin’s Brass Magic, and the Houghton Park ... Buffalo Auxilia- Komrads on Aug. 2 and 3 ... On Aug. ry Bishop Edward Grosz presided 4, Resurrection Parish in Cheek- over Our Lady of Czestochowa De- towaga presented its “Summer Fest votions at Queen of Angels Parish Polka Sunday” featuring the Buffalo in Lackawanna on the 22nd ... Holy Concertina All Stars, and the Holy Trinity Parish in Erie, Pa., held its Mother of the Rosary PNCC Ca- 20th Annual Zabawa featuring the thedral in Lancaster hosted its par- Polka Family Band, Polka Country ish picnic ... A memorial scholarship Musicians, Marvels, Knewz and 10 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • SEPTEMBER 2013

BABA JAGA’S CORNER / Jagoda Urban-Klaehn POLONIA ON FILM / Joseph W. Zurawski Marie Curie Final Years Prizzi’s Honor (1985) Conclusion present at the ceremony. Comedy, Crime, Drama will get used to it.” The discovery of artificial -ra Distributor: Warner Brothers “Pop” answers, “Yeah, every dioactivity by Irene and Freder- MARIE CURIE-SKLODOWSKA’S Director: John Huston time she walks in a room, all the ick Joliot was announced in 1934. LEGACY. Marie became a legend Screenplay Writer: rest of the women in the family are Subsequently the Joliot couple was during her lifetime, and she is still Richard Condon gonna have to shut up.” awarded a Nobel Prize in 1935. Ma- one of the most famous women and Featuring: Jack Nicholson, Charley also consults with rie did not live long enough to see scientists worldwide. She made a Kathleen Turner (as Irene Walker, Maerose Prizzi, his former wife, the ceremony. great contribution to science when Maida Walcewicz) who dishonored the Prizzi name: Marie Curie worked almost until women, whose role at the time was Charley: I met her in a her very last moment at the Radium limited to being a wife and a mother, Editor’s note: This column uses church. It just happened. I knew Institute. Although her health was barely had any access to higher edu- direct quotes from the film that we she was the woman for me. She’d deteriorating rapidly, she could not cation. She persisted and—since, consider offensive. They are printed organized the scam in Vegas. I bear the thought of not working, as a woman she could not study in solely for academic purposes, and go looking for the bad guy and even writing in a letter to Bronya, occupied Poland—went to study at to aid in defining the characters and it turns out to be my woman, can her sister in Poland, “I don’t know the university to France. She was the tone of film. you imagine this? Not only that whether I could live without the lab- very talented and worked extremely Keep in mind that Prizzi’s Hon- — Pop tells me she’s the piece oratory.” She had rheumatism in her hard, but meeting Pierre Curie had a or is a mob movie. It is meant as a man for the Nettabino contract. shoulder, gall bladder stones, dron- again. She felt ill, weak and unable great impact on her career. Thanks parody. It has some wacky humor Just the same, I love her, Mae ... ing murmurs in her ears, and bad to walk. Doctors suggested a stay to Pierre’s piezoelectric electrom- and perhaps too many plot twists. I love her. eyesight. Her work with radiation in sanatorium, since she was diag- eter, Marie was able to advance her Nevertheless, it was a commercial Maerose: Well... caused painful burns in her hands nosed with new tuberculosis lesions. research on radioactivity. and theatrical success pulling in Charley: How can I live with and changes in her blood, but she On the way to the sanatorium, Ma- Marie struggled with depression $26,700,000, getting eight Acad- this? I gotta do something about was not going to give up. She even rie collapsed and was taken home. through her life. She lost her mother emy Award nominations, winning it. I gotta straighten it out. invented a “blind-man’s technique” Her fever was above 104° F. At that prematurely, she lost her husband one, and — a rarity — still playing Maerose: Then do. to be able to do her daily scientific point, she was properly diagnosed when Eve, her younger daughter in theaters when it was released as Charley: Do what? Do I ice duties: she used giant lenses, and with aplastic pernicious anemia in was barely one year old, and she a DVD. her? Do I marry her? Which one put colorful, very visible signs on its extreme form—and the disease was mostly alone in a foreign coun- Charley Partanna is the main hit of these? the dials of her instruments. was progressing very fast. The bone try. Was she happy? Probably when man for the Prizzi mob in Brook- Maerose: Marry her, Charley. During Easter, 1934, Marie made marrow did not react, probably be- conducting her work in radioactive lyn. He’s at a wedding ceremony Just because she’s a thief and a a trip with Bronya to Southern cause it was injured by a long accu- research. in church when he is attracted to a hitter doesn’t mean she’s not France, during which she was sick mulation of radiation, according to Below are some of her best- stunning blonde who turns out to a good woman in all the other almost all the time. She had fevers, Dr. Tobe’s report. known quotes, which show her ap- be Irene Walker. “I was born Maida departments. If she was some chills, cold and she was exhausted. Marie was surrounded with her proach to life: Walcewicz,” she explains to Char- kind of fashion model, well it She came back to Paris and tried to family and her daughters during the “Nothing in life is to be feared, it ley as they get to know one another. wouldn’t last more than thirty continue a daily routine including last days. Her last thoughts during is only to be understood. Now is the Charley and Irene have a whirl- days. But you and she is in the work. One day in May, Marie stayed delirium caused by high fever were time to understand more, so that we wind romance and get married in same line of business. You are in the Radium Institute until middle related to her experiments and the may fear less.” Mexico a few days later. Charley lucky you found each other, you afternoon, then said to her collabo- book, which she just finished writ- “Be less curious about people finds out Irene had the contract to know that, Charley? rators that she had a fever and must ing before the last phase of the dis- and more curious about ideas.” put on a hit for the Prizzis during Charley: Yeah, I guess. go home. She then made a tour of a ease. “I have frequently been ques- the wedding reception, so none of Maerose: She’s an American! garden, stopped by a sickly rose and Marie died on July 4, 1935. She tioned, especially by women, of the Prizzi mob could be accused. She had a chance to make a buck said to her mechanic to take care of was buried two days later in Sceaux, how I could reconcile family life In preparing for the marriage, so she grabbed it. Marry her, the rose. Before she got in her car next to her husband. Pierre and Ma- with a scientific career. Well, it has Charley spoke to ‘Pop” Partanna, Charley. Then at least I’ll be able she turned again and asked to take rie were enshrined in the crypt of not been easy.” his godfather. “Pop” asks Charlie to get something out of it... I’ll be care of the rose vine. the Panthéon in Paris in 1995. Presi- v v v if he’s going to marry that woman, able to go back in the family. She never came back to the dent Lech Walesa of Poland and Visit Jaga Polish Culture Website the contractor. Charley responds, Charley: Yeah. laboratory and never saw the rose President Mitterrand of France were at: www.polishsite.us “Yeah, she’s Polish, but the family Viewers realizing this was meant as a comedy of sorts should not be too surprised to learn that Irene gets PONDERING POLE / Edward Poniewaz a contact to bump off Charley and Charley is told to take out Irene. Irene suggests they both take off You Go, Oprah! for Hong Kong since she’s saved up a million. She explains she’s “been To my surprise, I was recently is not OK for Paula Dean to use the those who have not lived it, they I would like to see an encyclo- doin’ three to four hits a year for the told a story about a very special and “N” word, while at the same time a argue, cannot use it). However, pedia of polka music in the United past couple of years, most at full revered Polish person. This person visit to almost any rap station finds “lived it” has a different connota- States including the words for some pay.” Charlie is surprised, “That — for reason known only to God songs flooded with it. Are the “N” tion for Oprah. With the exception of our most famous and favorite many?” Irene responds, “Well, it’s and psychologists — still finds the and “P” (and “J” and “D” and the of rappers, gang-bangers, and pro- polkas. Translations will be needed not that many when you consider need to allegedly put himself and rest of the alphabet) proprietary? fessional African American athletes, for those written in Polish. There the size of the population.” the Polish people down by portray- Recently, Oprah Winfrey an- most African Americans generally can be a history of styles, musicians, Irene and Charley decide to have ing us as backwards or stupid. nounced she does not tolerate hear- admire her courage and stand. dance, church and social halls that one last fling in Las Vegas. Is Irene’s What a shame. ing the “N” word in her presence. What do you think? Have you hosted polka parties … the whole changing pronunciation of “Polak” How does one handle this? “You cannot be my friend and use “lived” the “P” word? What consti- nine yards. toward the end of the film meant as Should a polak (the Polish word for that word around me,” she said. tutes “living it?”: Having to change Who’s up to the task? a hint of what’s coming? Both know a Pole) be allowed to use the “P” She does not even want to hear it your name to gain employment be- v v v what the other has planned. word? Does being “one of us” give from fellow African Americans. cause of hiring biases against Poles? Dziekuje bardzo to Joseph Cz- There is a character named Alvin permission to insult “the rest of us”? Some African Americans argue Having low self-esteem from years epiel for the information and ques- Gomsky who in an informant about The African American commu- they can use the “N” word because of ridicule? Or — at the other end of tions regarding Tadeusz Kosciuszko a bank president, who is stealing nity struggles with this daily. Why they have “lived” it. (Likewise, the spectrum — letting your friends and his nationality. Good to hear from a bank the mob has a 25 per call you “Ski,” or eating pierogi from and thank you Tom Kiseleski cent interest in. There are no refer- once a year? for the engaging email discussion. ences to his being Polish. Become a member today I agree with Oprah. It seems You got me pondering. Andrzej Bartkowiak, from Lodz, hypocritical condemn outsiders who v v v Poland, was the cinematographer tell the Polish jokes, but then grant If you have a thought about this Polish American for Prizzi’s Honor. Since 1975, he a pass to one of our own who does month’s topic, a question of your has 34 titles to his credit as cinema- the same. own, or have interesting facts to Historical Association tographer. share, contact me at: Edward Po- v v v The Polish American HistoricalAssociation A POLKA ENCYCLOPEDIA? niewaz, 6432 Marmaduke Avenue, Joseph W. Zurawski is author was established in December 1942 as Thanks to James Pula for complet- St. Louis, MO 63139; email ali- of Poland: The Captive Satellite: A a special commission of the The Polish ing the Polish American Encyclo- [email protected]. Don’t forget to Study in National Psychology; Pol- Institute of Arts and Sciences in America to pedia. I have a copy and it is quite visit The Pondering Pole blog, pon- ish American History and Culture: collect, compile and publish information about an impressive book. If you want to deringpole.blogspot.com. A Classified Bibliography; Polish Polish Americans. In October 1944, it was reor­ganized as a national order one, it is published by McFar- N.B. If you send email, reference Chicago: Our History, Our Recipes; American society to promote study and research in the history and land & Company, Inc., Publishers, the Polish American Journal or the six regional histories (Niles, Illinois, social background of Americans of Polish descent. 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Archaeological work began were typical of the time will be students) made payable to the Polish American Historical Association. tlement in Biskupin, north central the following year, led by Professor grown on plots near the houses. Poland, is being reconstructed with Jozef Kostrzewski (1885-1969). The entire investment, includ- PAHA, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT 06050 the aid of EU funding. The mock settlement currently ing a new tourist centre, will cost www.polishamericanstudies.org The remains of a neolithic set- being constructed includes long- about $1.3 million, over a quarter tlement were first discovered in houses of the kind that existed 6000 of which came from EU funds. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • SEPTEMBER 2013 www.polamjournal.com 11

POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL Saturday Night Polka Party on Satellite NASHVILLE — Jimmy Sturr is tracks from upcoming polka artists, now on satellite radio every Satur- stories from the road and special day at 6:00 p.m Eastern time with guest interviews. “The Saturday “We will feature all that the au- Night Polka dience has come to love over the Party.” Fea- years,” says Sturr, “with a new- tured on Sirius found freedom to bring more folks XM Radio, the to the party.” weekly program Sturr also hosts his own weekly DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION AND CONTINUANCE OF POLISH AMERICAN MUSIC arrived July 20 television show on the RFDTV net- on the Rural Ra- work, seen nationwide via DirecTV, dio, Sirius XM Dish Network, and Family Net. Channel 80. Sturr and his orchestra have over POLKA INSIDER / Steve Litwin Sturr has become synonymous 120 recordings; many of which have with polka broadcasting through been recognized and rewarded with his syndicated radio shows, heard numerous honors. Sturr is on the More Than Just a Band weekly for the past 40 years on 24 top ten list of the alltime­ Grammy The 39th Polka Fireworks is his- known for a cou- stations across the country. The Award winners, with 18 awards. tory but the memories live on. The ple of years, oth- Grammy winner extends his reach Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI) has short span between returning home ers we’ve known beyond his fan base to much bet- awarded Sturr and his orchestra its and then preparing a column for the for decades. Of ter serve American listeners with most valued award, the “Commen- next issue of the PAJ, seems to be those in the in the all styles of polka music favorites, dation of Excellence.” minutes compared to the days at decades group, Seven Springs. musicians from This polka festival has truly be- the Nickel City 39th Annual Fall Polka Festival come a family reunion where we get aren’t just friends, CHICAGO — Bel-Aire Enter- The Boys, The DiddleStyx, Buffalo to spend time with friends from all they are more like prises presents the 39th annual Fall Concertina All-Stars, and Henny & over the country that we only see family (except we Polka Festival, Fri.-Sun., Nov. 1-3, The Versa Js. once or twice a year. Some we’ve don’t lend them 2013 at the Seven Springs Resort, For room reservations contact: m o n e y. Champion, Pa. Bel-Aire Enterprises, 7208 S. Har- C o m e Featured bands include, Ray Jay lem Avenue to think & the Carousels, Tony Blazonc- Bridgeview, IL 60455, attention: of it, we Bob Zielinski and guest Troy Gawlak. zyk’s New Phaze, Trel-Tones, Nu- Tish Blazonczyk. Visit the website d o n ’ t Tones, Lenny Zielinski & D Street, at: www.fallpolkafestival.com. l e n d play to them and for them. Those money to family either). who gather in front of the stage feel The Concertina All- like they are part of the band. POLKAJUKEBOX / Steve Litwin Stars — Dale Wojdyla, Ray The lesson here is one that oth- Barsukiewicz, Bob Zie- ers in the business should heed: play linski, Joe Ryndak, Greg music because you want to and it’s Chwojdak, Dennis Mieso- fun. Perform for your audience as A (Nice) Meeting of the Minds wicz, and Brian Kurdziel well as for yourself. Make those in Putting Carl Finch and Danny vocals. Danny Jerabek can be heard — are more than just a band your audience feel like they are on Jarabek in the same room or studio on button box, accordion, trumpet, on stage. They bring a char- stage with you. Make an effort to can produce many things, includ- tuba, drums, piano and vocals. acter to the stage, each one relate to them. ing an eclectic, unique collection On denTone Records and record- of them is a character. They The Concertina All Stars do all of musical performances packaged ed at The Echolab in Argyle, Texas, bring personality, whimsy, of this and more. They have fun as The Nice Musics. This 14-track The Nice Musics is as graphically whit, stage banter and of on stage and their audience has fun CD offers the listener everything interesting as it is musically intrigu- Concertina All Stars horn section: Ray course musicianship to each with them. They are the Concertina from an “Accordion Interlude,” to ing. The project was produced by Barsukiewicz (sax and clarinet) and Dale performance. These guys All Stars of Buffalo! “The Grasshopper” a public do- Eugene Swick. Email: Carl@brave. Wojdyla (trumpet). know their audience and main Dutchman polka, to “Evening com or Danny at: info@copperbox- Bells,” rich with accordion and site.com. piano. Other pieces like The Pol- Polka Fireworks Memorabilia Wanted ish Kid’s “Bang Bang,” “Stacie’s A BUNCH OF POLKAS. Every Theme,” a haunting melody dedi- CHICAGO — In preparation fans and musicians to share their band or musician. Perhaps you’re once-in-a-while, a band produces cated to Carl’s cat, and “Barbara,” for the 40th anniversary celebra- favorite story or memorabilia from a musician with a story about the a recording that the people, the lis- the polka many of us learned during tion of Polka Fireworks, 2014, Bel- the last 40 years of Seven Springs first time you took the stage at Pol- teners, can relate to and sing along our first accordion lessons, compete Aire Enterprises is seeking memo- history. ka Fireworks. with and connect with every musi- for the “favorite” by the listener. rabilia from previous years. Did you meet your significant Send your items and memora- cal track. The excellent selection of This isn’t your Mother’s polka Do you have posters, ticket other there? bilia to: Bel-Aire Enterprises 7208 the tunes is matched by the band’s collection but it is a musically inter- stubs, advertisements, brochures, What was your favorite jam ses- S. Harlem, Bridgeview, IL 60455 performance during the session esting product by two talents in our pictures, or short video clips (your sion or pool party? or email your short stories and to make the listener think they are business and it deserves your atten- best five minutes) of the Polka Fire- How many people crammed memories to: belaire7208@aol. at a dance, in a church hall, stand- tion. works Festival at Seven Springs? into your chalet? Maybe you have com. (All submissions become the ing in front of the band with a cold Carl Finch was on keyboards, Bel-Aire is calling on all polka a special memory of a favorite property of Bel-Aire Enterprises). beer nearby. The music is not overly guitar, bass, accordion and some complex, but is perfectly performed to give it that “live” feeling. This is TOLEDO POLONIA / Margaret Zotkiewicz-Dramczyk what The Golden Tones of Pennsyl- vania have done on their latest CD, “The Golden Tones - A Bunch of Polkas.” What a Great Summer! Veterans of the polka industry, the TOLEDO — Recapping more took place July 12-14. Band line- award for the Prince of Pierogi con- In between, I had the privilege of Hazleton, Pa.-based Golden Tones of the great festivals I’ve had the up for this event included John test. This is the second year in a attending my first-ever IPA festival have been playing polka music for chance to attend this summer: Kev- Stevens’ Doubleshot with guest row Stanley’s has won this award. at the Embassy Suites, August 2-3 over thirty years. They developed in and Judy Kwiatkowski and Stas Hank Guzevich, The Mixx, Randy The Echoes of Poland presented in Independence, Ohio. This organi- their own style and were influenced Pasko put together another success- Krajewski & Badinov, DynaBrass, two shows, one each on Saturday zation knows how to throw a party, by bands like Eddie Blazonczyk and ful bus trip to Seven Springs for the and Duane Malinowski & the Polka and Sunday, with the Sunday per- and the line up for the weekend was The Polskie Swingmasters. 39th annual Polka Fireworks July Jamboree. To celebrate 30 years of formance augmented by the Polish- top-rate, with The Knewz, Polka Featured on the CD are 15 tracks 5-7. Bands which the gang enjoyed this festival, several special events American Concert Band providing Family, and Freeze Dried, Friday with some great standards of polka included the Buffalo Concertina All took place. DeMarkus Darrington, some live music for the group’s night, and The Boys, The IPA Trib- music including “I’ll Marry You Stars, Darrell Weltin’s New Brass scholar and athlete from Wood- numbers after their concert. ute Band, and Polka Country musi- Next Saturday,” “Boys and Girls” Express, The Knewz , Jeff Mlec- ward High School was the winner Something completely new to the cians on Saturday. The IPA Tribute polka, “Harvest Time” waltz, “None zko’s Dyna Brass, Polka Family, of a $3,000 scholarship from La- fest this year was the presentation of Band reminisced with a tribute to all Do I Care For,” and “Balloon Pol- Henny & the Versa Js, and Tony grange Street Polish Festival. The a Polish play, Hunting Cockroach- of the winning songs over the years. ka.” Blazonczyk’s New Phaze. Packed- polka dance contest took place on es, in the recently reopened Ohio This festival will move to Labor The six musicians of The Golden room parties, Big Dan’s poolside Saturday night, with winners Dan Theatre. The play is a dark comedy Day weekend for 2014. Tones include: Richie Machey, (sax, party, and a spectacular fireworks Wozniak and Carol Zomkowski be- written by Janusz Glowacki about a Don’t forget to join the Toledo clarinet and vocals) Jerome Machey, display made the Saturday night ing cheered on by the crowd, and pair of successful Polish artists who Area Polka Society for the first (trumpet and vocals) Joe Krzysik, stage jam until 1:30 a.m. by Polka pronounced Polka King and Queen. flee Communist-occupied Poland dance of the fall season on Sept. 28, (accordion, keyboards and vocals), Family the proverbial icing on the The Sunday afternoon pierogi eat- for the freedom of New York. when the Knewz comes to town. A.J. Wanyo, (drums) Mike Yevich, cake. Henny and the Versa Js pro- ing contest brought out some com- And on the summer went, with Join TAPS again Oct. 26, when Len- (accordion, trumpet, guitar, bass and vided the music for the Sunday petitors with Andrew Ecklund (the a few more church festivals, in- ny Gomulka entertains for the 30th vocals) and Paul Pehala, (accordion, morning polka mass before we de- 2012 winner) taking third place, cluding All Saints in Rossford, just Anniversary celebration. This will concertina and vocals). parted for home. Thanks to the hosts Zachary Mitchell winning second south of Downtown Toledo featur- be a dinner-dance with a catered “A Bunch of Polkas” was re- once again for keeping the camara- place, and Jonathan Stewart taking ing Duane Malinowski July 26 and meal, door prizes, and raffles, plus corded by Wizzears Studo and derie alive. first place. There was even an award Badinov July 27, and Regina Coeli, four hours of great music. Please mixed at Peppermint Records. Visit A few miles closer to home, the for the food vendors, with Stanley’s on the north side of town, featuring search for TAPS on Facebook and The Golden Tones on their website: Lagrange Street Polish Festival Market accepting the Silver Plate Badinov August 4th. like our page for more information. www.goldentones.8k.com. 12 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • SEPTEMBER 2013

NOTES / Barbara Pinkowski Cheektowaga Festival One of Nation’s Finest BUFFALO, N.Y. — Can you River Grill in Tonawanda, NY starting at believe that Labor Day is already 7:00 p.m. Call (716) 873-2553. here? I say this every year but the Sept. 14. The Buff alo Touch are at the summer months go by the quickest. Roncevalles Polish Festival in Toronto. One day it’s Memorial Day and all Free admission. of a sudden, Labor Day is here. Sept. 21. End of Summer Dance at The Cheektowaga Polish Potts Hall, 41 S. Rossler Ave., Cheek- American Heritage Festival, towaga, N.Y. Music by Phocus and which took place the weekend of Special Delivery from 7:00 pm until July 19, was again very successful. midnight. Admission is $10 Call Ted at So many great bands, so much ex- 716 (668) 9101. cellent entertainment, a colorful pa- Sept. 25. Polka Variety Social Club rade, a variety of delicious food, and meeting at the Leonard Post, 2540 many vendors selling interesting ar- Walden Ave.. For more info, call Bill at ticles, all made for a very enjoyable (716) 759-8194. weekend at the Town Park. And, the JERRY MIESOWICZ (center), of Buff alo’s Rare Vin- TWO HOME-TOWN BOYS played with Bud Huden- Sept. 26. Polka Boosters Meeting at best part is there is no admission tage, and the Maestro’s Men Dennis Polisky (left), and ski’s Corsairs; Al Kania (2nd from left) and Ron the Polish Falcons Hall, 445 Columbia fee and free parking. How can you Andy Galareau. Cheektowaga Polish American Heri- Cyrankowski (right). Cheektowaga Polish American Ave., Depew, N.Y. Doors open at 6:45 beat that? An extra little perk was tage Festival. Heritage Festival. p.m. A pot luck buff et will be served; the Forgotten Buffalo Band featur- bring a dish to pass. New members al- ways welcome. Call Chris at (716) 771- ing Dave Gawronski, Jimmy Rac- 1076 for more information. zkowski, and Ted Kania playing in the beer tent. Sept. 28. Special Delivery. “Taste of Poland” dance. Dom Polski, 252 Nevins At the festival, it was nice to St Dunkirk, N.Y. 14048. 4:30. Call (716) see Ray and Vickie Mielcarek from 366-1044 for information. Rochester, N.Y. enjoying the danc- Sept. 29. Special Delivery at Diana- ing and music. Some of the out- gain’s (former Hurliman’s). 2460 Clin- standing things were the Mummers ton (just East of Harlem). 4:30. colorful costumes, and Dennis Po- Oct. 5. Celebration of Life in Honor of lisky from the Maestros Men joining Jackie Schmid for a Memorial Scholar- Chuck Pendrak and Bud Hendenski ship Fund in her name will be held at and the Corsairs for memorable dual the Valley of Buff alo Hall, 2379 Union clarinets. Many wonderful memo- Rd., Cheektowaga, N.Y. Entertainment ries of the late Jackie Schmid were by The Knewz, The Touch, Phocus, New shared this weekend. For years, she THE FORGOTTEN BUFFALO BAND entertained in FORMER CLUB 77 REGULARS gathered to reminesce Direction, Special Delivery, and the was one of festival’s main propo- the beer tent at the Cheektowaga Polish American old times at the Buff alo Polka Boosters’ Picnic at Fon- Concertina All Stars. Tickets are $20 nents. Heritage Festival. (l. to r.): Dave Gawronski, Jim Racz- tana’s Grove. The former East Buff alo bar was a popu- presale and $25 at the door. To donate kowski, and Ted Kania. lar place to hear polka music. a basket for the Chinese Auction, call SUMMER FUN. The Buffalo Pol- Kris at (716) 895-6535 For more infor- 3246. ka Boosters Club annual picnic on BATTER UP! On Aug. 6, Polish Polka Boosters Club, who was hon- mation, call Ed at (716) 913-3187 or July 28 was a huge success. Close Festival Night at Coca-Cola Field ored for her dedication and service Sept. 10. The Buff alo Touch play at the Chris at (716) 771-1076. to 200 people enjoyed the fabulous had a big attendance. The pre-game to polka music and polka organi- music of the Buffalo Touch and the tent party was packed with polka zations. This was a big surprise to delicious variety of food and re- people enjoying the music, enter- Chris. She has been involved in the freshments. This year it was held at tainment and food. I must compli- polka scene for many years and al- Fontana’s Grove, which was very ment the Krakowiacy Dancers from ways does her best to promote polka comfortable and accommodating. A Eugenia’s Dance Studio. Children music and the bands. Chris even got good time was had by all and best of all ages performed and proudly to toss out the fi rst pitch! danced to the music, smiling all the of all, there were no complaints. Ev- MUSIC RETURNS. Music returns eryone had a great time. time. They were a joy to watch. The brilliant colors and designs in the to the old Hurliman’s, now known GET WELL WISHES … go out to various outfi ts were beautiful. I felt as Dianagain’s at 2460 Clinton Julie Suita, who had surgery re- proud of their dedication to keep the (just East of Harlem) with Special cently, and then suffered a fall. We Polish heritage alive and learn the Delivery playing there Sept. 29, hope she is getting better everyday. dances that began in Poland. It was Oct., 20, Nov., 24, and Dec. so good to see such a large number 15. Watch this column for times or CONDOLENCES. Sympathy to of our Canadian friends at the Ball- visit www.thespecialdeliveryband. Marge Pacer on the passing of her park. Father Ted Bocianowski re- com. sister, Rita Kasprzyk, on June 13. ceived this year’s “Polish American UPCOMING of the Year” honors. Rita lived in West Palm Beach, Sept. 7. The New Direction Band plays Florida. May she rest is peace. But, another award was also pre- at the Echo Club, Portage Rd., Niagara Please remember the sick and de- sented: congratulations to Chris Falls, N.Y. from 7:00 pm to 11:00 p.m.. ceased in your prayers. Tanski, president of the Buffalo Admission is only $5.00 Call (716) 282-

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OBITUARIES 8th Fulton Polish Fest Scheduled Bishop Thaddeus Joseph Jakubowski, 89 Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Chicago Bishop Thaddeus Joseph Northwest Side. He served in that Jakubowski, 89, Auxiliary Bishop capacity until 1976. In that year, Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Chi- he was made pastor of St. Rob- cago, died on July 14, 2013. Bishop ert Bellarmine Parish, also on the Jakubowski was the Archdiocese of Northwest Side, where he served Chicago’s liaison with the Polish for 12 years. It was in February and Polish American community. 1988 that Father Jakubowski was He was consistently involved with named an Auxiliary Bishop of the Chicago’s Polish Catholics. His Archdiocese of Chicago by the late work was recognized by that com- Blessed Pope John Paul II. Auxil- munity, first, in 1997, with the Co- iary Bishop Emeritus Jakubowski pernican Award, and, in 2009, with retired on January 24, 2003, and in the Commander Cross with Star and May of 2003 was appointed a Co- White Eagle of the Order of Merit Vicar along with longtime friend, of the Republic of Poland, the high- Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus Timothy est honor medal awarded to a non- Lyne, to serve senior priests in the citizen of Poland. He served as the Chicago Archdiocese. Since that COMMITTEE MEMBERS gather at the Fulton (N.Y.) Polish Home to pre- Executive Director of the Catholic time and until his physical health pare for the 8th Annual Polish Fest, which will be held Sat., Sept. 21, from League for Religious Assistance to University Chicago. It was in 1950 prevented it, “Bishop Jake” visited noon to 7:00 p.m. Poland. that Thaddeus Jakubowski was or- elderly priests in nursing homes, The event will feature live polka music and dancing. Delicious Polish He was born on April 5, 1924, dained to the priesthood. hospitals, and care centers, and and American food will be available at reasonable prices. was raised on Chicago’s Southeast From 1950-1957, he served as was a point of contact for many in This year Jasiu Klocek and his Accordion from Syracuse will play from Side, graduated from St. Mary Mag- Associate Pastor at St. Ann Par- planning visitation and funeral ar- noon until 2:00 p.m. From 3:00-7:00 p.m., Donnie P & his Celebration dalene Grammar School, and Arch- ish on Chicago’s South Side, then rangements when they died. Bishop Polka Band from Waterford, N.Y. will be on stage. bishop Quigley Seminary College from 1957-1976, he accepted an Jakubowski shared his optimistic The Polish Fest will be held at the Fulton Polish Home, located at 153 Preparatory High School, known assignment at Quigley North Pre- worldview, saying “There are no West First Street South (Rt 48) in Fulton, N.Y., approximately 30 minutes as Quigley South. He graduated paratory Seminary as an instructor problems in the world, they’re all northwest of Syracuse, and an easy ride from both Utica and Rochester. from St. Mary of the Lake Seminary of classical languages and its Dean opportunities.” The Polish Home is a great venue for polka dancing, and admission to in Mundelein, Illinois, where he of Students. During that same pe- Bishop Jakubowski is survived the event is free. earned a licentiate in theology. He riod of time, Thaddeus Jakubowski by a brother, Edward, along with For more information about the Fest, call the Polish Home at (315) went on to earn a master’s degree was named Associate Pastor of St. numerous nieces and nephews. 593-2875. in classical languages from Loyola Bartholomew Parish on Chicago’s (G.B.C.) Pictured above (l. to r.): is the planning committee for the event: John Kruk (chairman); Bob Pietrucha (The “Silver Fox of Polkas”); Nancy James; Chester S. Sawko, 83, Businessman and Philanthropist Donald Diak; Kim Diak; Bob Vayner; and Dora Roik Chester (Czesław) S. Sawko, safe haven. He continued to fund a 83, passed away on June 25, 2013. medical clinic and a new school in PROVERBS, SAYINGS, AND NOTIONS / Robert Strybel A native of Northeastern Poland, he Santa Rosa. He never forgot Santa was a well-known, respected busi- Rosa and its people. His generosity nessman and a most generous phi- went further, supporting the Polish Folk Wisdom of the Polish People lanthropist. American community, Poland, and Various sayings have long been light-hearted, even comical. In February 1940, at the age of the Catholic Church. known to reflect the common knowl- Many proverbs and concepts are ten, Sawko and his family were Sawko served several years in the edge, folk wisdom, values and feel- shared with other nations, although forced out of their home by Soviet U.S. Army during the Korean War, ings of the Polish people. They have their phrasing may differ. Others are soldiers and placed in cattle cars and held the rank of sergeant. After taken the form of proverbs, apho- more unique and difficult to trans- where they endured over two years the war, Sawko worked in the metal risms, mottos and slogans. Many late, let alone find equivalents for. in a Siberian forced labor camp. In spring industry. But in 1959, disil- embody profound truths; others are The following compilation barely 1942, after Stalin aligned the So- lusioned with the lack of specialty scratches the surface of Poland’s viet Union with the West, Polish springs, Sawko and a co-worker extensive treasure trove of maxims prisoners were released. They trav- started R.C. Coil Spring Manu- JUREK-PARK SLOPE and adages, but even these few may elled from the Soviet Union into facturing Co., producing precision FUNERAL HOME, INC. help show what Polish people be- Uzbekistan and Iran, then to Paki- springs, stampings, wire forms, and lieve in, what they consider impor- stan, spending three or four months 4-side parts. After 50 years, this tant and – in a word – what makes in Karachi. In Bombay (Mumbai), company is a well-respected inter- them tick: a group of 1434 Polish refugees nationally known company. boarded a British ship, on its six Sawko was a member of a very Kuj żelazo póki gorące. go. He never forgot how good Mex- week journey, bound to Mexico active group, “The Poles of Santa Equivalent: Make hay while the ico and the Mexican people were to via San Francisco. They were then Rosa,” made up of those Polish Si- sun shines. these refugees, how accommodat- transported by train to the Santa berian forced labor camp survivors, Literally: Forge iron while it’s ing and friendly they were. After Rosa Colony in Leon, Guanajuato, who received refuge in the Santa 728 4th Ave., Brooklyn, NY hot. achieving that “American Dream,” Mexico. These refugees spent the Rosa Colony. He is survived by his DORIS V. AMEN and becoming a successful busi- LICENSED FUNERAL DIRECTOR next three years in this settlement. wife, three sons, a daughter, two NEWLY DECORATED CHAPEL FACILITIES Co kraj to obyczaj. nessman, Sawko donated money OUR 24-HOUR PERSONAL SERVICES ARE At the age of sixteen, Chester, his brothers, and five grandchildren. AVAILABLE IN ALL COMMUNITIES Equivalent: Different countries, to the orphanage that was the Poles AT-HOME ARRANGEMENTS family and others arrived in Chica- (G.B.C.) INSURANCE CLAIMS HANDLED different ways. SOCIAL SECURITY & VETERAN’S BENEFITS Literally: Each country has its PROMPTLY EXPEDITED Catherine L. Benicewicz, Sought to Keep Alive History MONUMENT INSCRIPTIONS ASCERTAINED (own) customs. (718) 768-4192 continued next month (BALTIMORE SUN) — Cath- time while attending Western High D. Benicewicz. erine L. Benicewicz, a retired sub- School at night, graduating in 1937. It had fallen to Benicewicz and stitute teacher who sought to keep During World War II, she was a cler- her husband to care for the Polish “A tradition of local & long distance service continues!” alive the history of the Polish com- ical worker for the National Biscuit Home Hall that had once been the munity that inhabited Brooklyn and Co. cultural and social focal point of Curtis Bay, died of kidney failure at In 1945, she married Casimir the community, but which had now Harbor Hospital. E. Benicewicz, a Baltimore Gas & come on hard times. Stobierski Lucas The lifelong Brooklyn resident Electric Co. carpenter she had met “To my parents, it was some- was 94. 11 years earlier when women and thing of a shrine,” her son said. “She Gardenview The daughter of Polish immi- children worked in the fields of wanted to preserve the culture and grants, Catherine Leocadie Tar- Anne Arundel County farms pick- history of that part of town.” Funeral Home, Ltd. Rita A. Lucas 161 Driggs Avenue nowski was born in Baltimore and ing beans, tomatoes and berries. By 1994, Benicewicz and her raised in Curtis Bay. Her mother For years, Benicewicz, who was Jude P. Lucas (Greenpoint) Brooklyn, NY 11222 husband could no longer care for the was a homemaker while her father fluent in Polish, English, French George J. Mueller (718) 383-7910 • (718) 383-2737 Polish Home Hall, whose role in the worked for 40 years at Davison and Spanish, worked as a substi- community was fading. Two years Chemical Co., where he mixed vats tute teacher at Brooklyn Park High later, it closed for good. (718) 383-8600 of sulfuric acid. School. She also was busy collect-  Her husband died in 1997. A.K. No. 383-0320 As a young girl, she attended the ing and preserving the history of  Polish school in the Polish Home Brooklyn and Curtis Bay. The building was rescued from Peter Rago Hall that was established by the As the industrial complexion obscurity in 2001 when the newly  Lic. Mgr. United Polish Societies in 1925 in of the area began to change by the formed Brooklyn and Curtis Bay Leslie P. Rago a former firehouse at Fairhaven Av- 1980s, when factories closed or Coalition took over its restoration. F.D. enue and Filbert Street. were automated, younger people An avid fan of classical music On the first floor of the two-story moved away, leaving only the el- and opera, Benicewicz was a long- building was “our Polish school,” derly. time communicant of St. Athanasius Benicewicz told The Baltimore Sun “By then, the Poles who had lived Roman Catholic Church, where a FUNERAL HOME, INC. in a 2003 interview. in the area for years had moved to Mass of Christian burial was of-  131 Nassau Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222 Benicewicz worked in the day- the suburbs,” said a son, Lawrence fered. 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THE OLD COUNTRY / Richard Poremski GENEALOGY / Stephen M. Szabados BRUSH UP / Polonia Media Network Format of Polish Records Violations The Polish vital records that you fi nd will usually m, f, n = male, female, neuter be in one of two formats – narrative or columnar. The narrative format is found in the area that was skarga ...... (SKAHR-gah) f PHOTO: RICHARD POREMSKI controlled by Russia and in Krakow. The format was complaint introduced by Napoleon in 1808 in areas that he con- oskarżenie ...... (ohs-kahr-ZHEH-nyeh) n trolled in Europe and its use was continued in Po- charge land after his defeats. The birth, marriage and death kara...... (KAH-rah) f registers were to be kept by state offi cials but since fi ne [payment] there were not enough state offi cials, the clergy were mandat ...... (MAHN-daht) m frequently appointed to record these events. Polish traffi c fi ne Catholic clergy were responsible for all civil reg- winny ...... (VEEN-nih) m istration from 1808 until 1825. Beginning in 1826, winna ...... (VEEN-nah) f guilty Jews, Evangelical Lutherans, Protestants, Russian niewinny ...... (nyeh-VEEN-nih) m Orthodox, Greek Orthodox and others were allowed niewinna ...... (nyeh-VEEN-nah) f to maintain separate civil registers. not guilty The Napoleonic records were written in a narra- prawnik ...... (PRAHV-neek) m tive or story-like format. The records were written in prawniczka...... (prahv-NEECH-kah) f a set format with the location of the various facts of lawyer the life events recorded in a specifi c order. The basic policjant ...... (poh-LEE-tsyaht) m elements of fact will be found in the same location policjantka ...... (poh-lee-TSYAHNT-kah) f on each document. However, they are hard to trans- police man and police woman late because they are handwritten and many words posterunek policji ...... (pohs-teh-RUH-nehk are hard to decipher. Judith Frazin’s A Translation poh-LEE-tsyee) m Guide to 19th-Century Polish-Language Civil-Reg- police station istration Documents is an excellent book to help proces...... (PROH-tsehs) m translate records found in the Napoleonic format. It trial lists many phases in Polish and English that will be konsulat ...... (kohn-SUH-laht) m found in the records which makes translating the re- consulate cords much easier. ambasada ...... (ahm-bah-SAH-dah) f The vital records found in Polish provenances embassy GRINDING OUT A TUNE. Old Town Warsaw. May 16, 1976. controlled by Germany (Prussia) and Austria will be in the columnar format. The records found in the Austrian controlled provenance will be writ- SURNAME CORNER / Robert Strybel Ceil Wendt Jensen Guest Speaker ten in Latin or German. In the German (Prussian) controlled provenances the records were written in Names by Occupation at Annual PGSM Seminar German, Latin or Polish. These records are easier to Many Polish last names originated many centuries TROY, Mich. — Noted genealo- Library of Michigan as the Michi- translate because the headings of each column are ago to describe people on the basis of their occupation. gist Ceil Wendt Jensen will be one gan/Genealogy Coordinator. Rzepc- printed and easier to read. Word lists can easily be In addition to the basic form (given fi rst), numerous de- of the guest speakers at the Polish zynski’s topic will be “Researching used to translate the headings which reduce the num- rivatives emerged to indicate the person’s son or helper. Genealogical Society of Michigan’s Your Family History at the Archives ber of handwritten words that need to be deciphered Here are some of the more common: and translated. Annual Genealogy Seminar, Oct. of Michigan: An introduction to the Sławetny ...... a rich burgher in a small Using the Polish registers is simplifi ed by the in- 19. Archives of Michigan.” town or an average resident of a big city Jensen will present practical ex- One of the larger family history dexes that are compiled on a yearly basis and usu- Sołtys, Szołtys ...... administrator of a village amples and suggestions on how to collections in the United States, ally found immediately after the records indexed. Szambelan ...... chamberlain use records, databases, and archives the PGSM Archives emphasize re- The indexes usually include a record number and Szeryf ...... sheriff to start or advance your genealogy search material from Michigan, the sometimes a page number. Sometimes the index for Szewc (Szewczyk) ...... shoemaker research. Great Lakes states, New England, birth, marriage, and death records were found after Szlachic ...... nobleman Her lecture, “Now Boarding: the Mid-Atlantic region, as well as each type of record but sometimes the indexes are Świniopas ...... swineherd Planning a Research Trip in Po- Ontario and Quebec. Notable col- grouped together at the end of the year’s records. Tkacz ...... weaver land,” is based on over 30 years of lections include the J. William Gor- Although indexes are a great help, they should not Uczciwy ...... village craftsman, inn owner travel experience leading overseas ski Collection of Polish genealogy be relied upon completely because of spelling varia- Ułan ...... a Polish cavalryman with a lance groups and research in Poland ar- and history and Michigan natural- tions and some records may be missing from the in- For a custom-researched analysis of your surname – chives. Participants will learn how ization records. dex. its origin, meaning, number of users, where they live to plan ahead, get the most for your The seminar includes a continen- Next month I will cover the importance of under- and coat of arms if any,, kindly airmail a $19 check dollar, travel light, and “bring home tal breakfast and a delicious Polish standing the Polish alphabet and the diffi culties in (adding $10 for each additional surname you wish re- the research you went for.” The ses- lunch. It will be held at the Ameri- reading old German Gothic script. searched to: Robert Strybel, ul. Kaniowska 24, 01-529 sion includes examples and sugges- can Polish Cultural Center, 2975 E. v v v Warsaw, Poland. For more information please contact: tions on how to prepare for a trip to Maple Rd. and Dequindre Rd. Stephen M. Szabados is the author of Finding [email protected]. Polish archives, parishes, and record Reservation deadline is October Grandma’s European Ancestors (available from the repositories. Researchers will learn 1, 2013. The price is $65 per person Polish American Journal Bookstore), and Find Your Be a part of our 2013 Polish Heritage Month Edition. about records, maps, and ephemera and $100 for couples ($35 is tax de- Family History. held at repositories that go beyond ductible). See form on page 16! vital records. The Seminar starts at 9:00 a.m. Senior Archivist at the Archives and ends at 4:00 p.m. of Michigan, Kris Rzepczynski, will If you have questions, please also speak at the seminar. He previ- contact Valerie Koselka, vkoselka. ously worked for 12 years at the [email protected].

TUMIŁOWICZ: A HISTORY / GENEALOGY Compiled in this book of 125 pages are copies of 16th-19th century documents, their English transla- tions, extended genealogies, historical reference re- garding origins, and class status of clan Tumilowicz, and analysis of surname versions. Some associated surnames: Bylina, Bernatowicz, Czarniecki, Daszkiewicz, Guzik, Michniewicz, Sikor- ski, Szpakowski, Szymkow, Tomaszewski, Trela, Urban. The book is available for $17.00 (includes post- age). Contact: Joseph Tumilowicz, Ph.D., 23 Tall Oaks, Dr. Laurel Springs, NJ 08021 / (856) 228-2528 16 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • SEPTEMBER 2013

BOOKS IN BRIEF / Florence Waszkelewicz Clowes MLIS SCHOLARSHIPS A Detail Account of Krystyna Skarbek Granville Ostrowski Named Winner NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The Pol- THE SPY WHO LOVED, THE Muldowney. He fell deeply in love battle was supported by the Allied the sacrifi ce made for freedom. The ish Americans of Lawrence County SECRETS AND LIVES OF with her and followed her to Lon- forces, but it was the Polish Corps history is well written and told in a announce its scholarship recipi- CHRISTINE GRANVILLE don. Her fatal gift of inspiring love who led the way. Caddick-Adams compassionate voice, a treasure of ent for the 2013-2014 school year. by Clare Mulley fi nally led to her death. The rejected devotes two chapters to the Polish information for all those who fought This year, the St. Martin’s Press, 2013 shipman murdered her on June 15, forces showing their bravery and in the war and historians who will special con- notes, bibliography, maps, photos, 1952. She was forty four years old, determination to conquer the area be pleased to read this comprehen- gratulations go 426 pp., $26.99 still a beauty and mourned by all and show the world they were not sive record of the battle for Monte out to Shenango This detailed account of a female the men she encountered during her afraid to fi ght the Germans. Cassino. High School se- British spy is fascinating. Born in lifetime. She was courageous, ad- The battle was fought the old- nior, Kelly Ann Warsaw to a Polish aristocrat and venturous and loved life, men, and fashioned way, terrible winter A TO Z OF BELARUS Ostrowski. wealthy Jewish mother in 1908, sex. She loved her family and coun- weather caused trucks and boots to by Vitali Silitski She is the Krystyna Skarbek Granville, inher- try, spending her life as a spy work- get stuck in foot deep freezing mud, and Jan Zaprudnik daughter of Pat- ited her father’s zest for adventure. ing to free Poland. mountainous limestone terrain shat- Scarecrow Press rick and Diane In 1939 when the Germans invaded tered into splinters when bombed, Rowan & Littlefi eld, 2010 Ostrowski. Her plans are to attend Poland she was in Africa but soon MONTE CASSINO roads that only mules could navi- appendix, bibliography, maps the Pennsylvania State University made her way to Britain where she Ten Armies in Hell gate to pull up equipment. Tanks 394 pp., $34.45. and major in biomedical engineer- was recruited by the intelligence by Peter Caddick-Adams and bombs proved useless. This guide is part of the A to Z ing. She has been a faithful helper at service. She sought and volunteered Oxford University Press, 2013 Today the destruction of the series published by the Scarecrow our Polish functions for a number of for dangerous assignments. With bibliography, index, maps, photo- world famous Abbey is considered Press, including two hundred and years. her knowledge of the Tatras Moun- graphs, 396 pp., $29.95 an unjustifi able act of cultural van- forty-four other books, providing an Ostrowski is also the grand- tains, she skied back into Poland, One of the most complex battles dalism. This brainchild was Win- encyclopedia of facts on countries, daughter of Alice Ostrowski, long smuggling materials and secret doc- in World War II was the battle for ston Churchill’s, who insisted Italy culture, religions, wars, and more. time recording secretary of the Pol- uments, then led warriors out of the Cassino, which involved armies was a soft spot of Hitler’s Europe Belarus’s history has always ish Americans of Lawrence County. country to join the Allies. She para- from ten different countries. Cad- and saw it as a way to Rome, an been tied to Poland, beginning with Receiving honorable mention chuted into France, and bicycled to dick-Adams provides a fascinat- hour away. The Allies did not know the legend of the three brothers- from the Committee were appli- various secret destinations. Chris- ing account of the bloody battle that most of the monastery’s trea- Lech, Czech and Rus, seeking to cants Erin Hassett, Sarah Hosie and tine had an incredible thirst for dan- to rout the Germans from Cassino sures had been already removed by create individual settlements. In Zachary Matuch. ger, excitement and an appetite for and conquer the ancient monastery the Germans. Many historians now the tenth century King Boleslaw The Committee would like to affairs. She had a hypnotic power on top the mountain. It began in wonder if the death and destruction the Brave embraced Catholicism. thank all those who participated in on those she knew. Men loved her January 1944 and ended with the during the battle was really neces- The connection continued with the this year’s scholarship program. and protected her throughout her German surrender in May. In those sary in winning the war. After the formation of the Grand Duchy of life. Her many affairs added to her fi ve months, the war claimed over war ended, the Abbey was painstak- Lithuania, blending of the Lithu- quest for adventure and dangerous 200,000 causalities of Germans, ingly rebuilt, its baroque chapel pur- ania, Poland, Ukraine and Belarus. Polish American Cultural missions. She wasn’t happy if she Italians, French, Americans, British, posefully left unfi nished and today During Poland’s years of indepen- Society Prizes Awarded wasn’t on a mission. Indians, New Zealanders, Poles, Ca- is a World Heritage site, visited each dence, 1921-1939, Western Belarus STAMFORD, Conn. —Three Yet, the British distrusted her be- nadians and South Africans. year by over a million people from was controlled by Poland. During students of Polish descent were cause she was Polish, even though After three failed attempts to around the world. the Second World War, borders awarded scholarships from the Pol- she was Winston Churchill’s favor- conquer the area, General Wla- Caddick-Adams style of writing again were moved and Belarus, by ish American Cultural Society. Jer- ite spy, serving as the fi rst female dyslaw Anders was asked to take throws the reader in the midst of then part of Russia, absorbed some zy Karwowski, president of the or- agent in Special Operations Ex- charge of the fourth battle to drive battle, showing death, destruction parts of Poland. The political map of ganization, and committee awarded ecutive. She became a naturalized out the Germans from their post and the horrors of war and the hu- Belarus changed once again, in July, scholarships to Katarzyna Babin- citizen and after the war was recog- in the Abbey. The II Polish Corps man side of the confl ict. He is one 1990, when the fi fteen Russian re- ska, who will attend the University nized and offered the George medal consisted of liberated prisoners and of the world’s authorities on battle publics dissolved and Belarus came of Connecticut; Katarzyna Kras- for her service. To earn a living she refugees from the frozen Russian fi eld history. There is minute detail into its own, offi cially, the Belaru- niak, who will also attend the Uni- worked as a stewardess on a New tundra. They were quickly trained in of the fi ve months of battle and loss sian Soviet Socialist Republic. versity of Connecticut; and Dorota Zealand ship where she met Denis Palestine and sent to Italy. This fi nal of men and women, bringing home A chronology, appendix and bibliography, Cyrillic and Latin Mariak, who will attend Syracuse alphabet is included as part of this University. JOIN US IN CELEBRATING OCTOBER AS encyclopedia of the country. To- day a large number of Belarusians Lyczko 2013 Scholarships speak Polish, part of the group who CHICAGO — The Polish POLISH HERITAGE MONTH decided to remain in the area when American Association is offering Dear Friend of Polonia: borders were moved. a scholarship opportunity for October is Polish American Heritage Month, a time for Americans of Polish de- qualifi ed, bright and fi nancially- scent to refl ect on the contributions our ethnic group has made to the American Not Sure Sobieski Would challenged college students of Polish way of life — from discoveries in the worlds of science and technology to accom- Have Done it That Way descent. PAA is able to offer these funds from the generous bequest plishments on the local high school football fi eld. KRAKOW — An “axeman” provided by Felix J. Lyczko. Sadly, each generation losses a bit of its “Polishness.” The names of great-grand- at Krakow’s Wawel castle was Lyczko, passionate about the parents who came here are forgotten. A traditional dish is dropped at a holiday. declared criminally insane and joys and advantages of a college Names become anglicized or changed entirely. authorities are seeking to place education was determined to make him in an appropriate medical The Polish American Journal serves as monthly reminder of all the good associ- a difference in the lives of young facility. ated with being Polish. On our pages are stories of immigrant families who have Poles who, for lack of fi nances are Your support has al- In May, defendant Grzegorz bettered themselves in America. We report on Polish Americans who have attained unable to attend college. His brother lowed us present a S. went after tourists with an axe. top positions in all walks of life. We describe and teach the customs babcia and dzi- Charles died while an Air Force pi- year-long series on the Guards at the top tourist site fi red adek brought to America. It has become – in part – our mission to make sure tradi- lot in World War II and his son Gene life of scientist Marie a warning shot into the air, after tions are not lost, for they underline the most important aspects of life in America: in an auto accident, and were unable Sklodowska-Curie. which the “axeman” jumped into family, faith, and community. to attend college. Deeply saddened a vehicle and attempted to run by the untimely early deaths of both But we cannot do it alone. We rely on people like you help us continue publishing. The easiest way to do down Wawel visitors. Guards his brother and son, Felix estab- this is to show your support in the form of patron advertising. We depend on our holiday issues to pay for fi red at the assailant’s car’s tires. lished the Lyczko Scholarship Fund. the printing and mailing of the paper throughout the year. The defendant maintains to To download the application, vis- Can we count on you? police that he is a descendant of it www.polish.org/LyczkoScholar- King John III Sobieski and as To guarantee placement of your ad in the Polish Heritage Month edition, please return the form below with ship. You may also contact the PAA such has a right to protect prop- your check in the enclosed return envelope by September 19th. at 3834 N Cicero Ave., Chicago, IL erty at the castle. 60641. Please Return Today! For Your Records YES! I wish to participate in the Cut at the dotted line and mail POLISH HERITAGE MONTH by out offi ce bySeptember 19, DATE EDITION of the POLISH AMER- POLISH AMERICAN 2013 to guarantee your place AMOUNT ICAN JOURNAL. Enclosed,

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SPORTS / Tom Tarapacki Another Yastrzemski on the Diamond A couple of ballplayers from DRAFTED! A number of players THEY SAID IT Vanderbilt were chosen in the re- with Polish (I think) names were “Yastrzemski and Ziomek: a cou- cent Major League Baseball draft. selected in the 2013 MLB draft. I ple of pesky Polish kids with names One’s name should be very familiar, can’t verify their ethnicities, but outsiders struggled to pronounce. the other not so much. However, here are their positions, names, their They sat in the back of the class- both are grandsons of New England number selections and the teams room, one 100 miles from Boston, baseball legends. they went to: 3B Eric Jagielo (26, the other 100 miles from New York, Michael Andrew Yastrzemski Yankees); RHP Ryne Stanek (29, dirt beneath their fi ngernails, hands was picked in the 14th round by Tampa Bay), RHP Teddy Stankie- calloused, pierogis in the bag lunch, Baltimore. He is the son of Carl wicz (45, Boston), 3B Trey Michal- baseball on the brain.” Michael Yastrzemski, Jr. (Carl Jr. czewski (213, White Sox), RHP — Mike Dobrow in ESPNBos- also went by Mike). He was third- Neil Kozikowski 239, Pittsburgh), ton. round draft pick by the Atlanta RHP Joe Prosinski (301, Phila- v v v Braves in 1984 and played for the delphia), RHP Adam Plutko (321, “It brings a smile to my face as White Sox at the Triple-A level. He Cleveland), Jonathan Dziedzic to how lucky and fortunate I was died in 2004 at the age of 43 from (384, KC), C Jake Romanski (413, to obtain such a level of success in a heart attack suffered during hip Boston), CF Alex Krupa (585, the world of distance running. But surgery. Of course, Carl Yastrzem- Cincinnati), RHP Andrew Waszak I say this with the utmost sincerity ski, Sr. is a baseball legend. The (673 Atlanta), LHP Brandon Zajac and honesty that each and every one Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer was (702, San Francisco), RHP Mark of those personal accomplishments selected to 17 All Star Games, won Michael Andrew Yastrzemski Kevin Ziomek Nowaczewski (803, Boston), LHP pale in comparison to my coaching seven Gold Gloves, achieved 3,419 Bryan Radziewski (875, St. Louis), in Special Olympics. There has been Hits and 452 Home Runs and won Ruth League. He also has served San Francisco Chronicle that he RHP A.J. Bogucki (920, Minneso- no greater joy and level of satisfac- the Triple Crown in 1967. Now, 73, many times as director of state and can play into his early 40s. If Jan- ta), RHP Easton Napiontek (1020, tion in my life then working with he had a triple bypass in 2008 and regional tourneys, In 2005, he was ikowski were to play seven or eight Texas), 1B A.J. Kubala (1031, and coaching all my athletes over mostly avoids the public limelight. presented the Ed Hickox Award by more years at his current level, he Oakland), RHS Jacob Smigelski these past 20 years. To work with Young Mike was previously the Basketball Hall of Fame in hon- could be at the top of many kicking (1169, Pittsburgh). an athlete that no one thought could drafted by his grandfather’s team, or of his years of service to youth categories in the NFL record book. Again, I’m not sure if all of these even walk 100 yards and train- the Boston Red Sox, and then Se- sports, and in 2011 he was elected to The “Polish Powder Keg” currently are Polish, or if I missed any others ing them so by the end of the sea- attle, but he wanted to fi nish col- the Babe Ruth League Hall of Fame. has 324 career fi eld goals, including who are. If you know something I son they are racing the 800 meters lege. A Crime and Society major, Kevin’s father Peter, an attorney, 31 last season, and by averaging 31 don’t, please pass it along. brings to meaning what life is all he was named to the SEC Academic was his son’s Little League coach. fi eld goals a year for the next eight about. The term ‘priceless’ does not Honor Roll. Yastrzemski, a 5-10, “Yaz” and “Zo,” as Mike and years, would have a total of 572. BAD BREAK. Tackle Bryan Bu- do this justice.” 185-lb. outfi elder, hit .312 this sea- Kevin are known, helped Vander- That would break Morten Ander- laga, a mainstay of the Green Bay — Bernie Prabucki, a former son for Vanderbilt in 66 games with bilt to a late-season No. 1 ranking, sen’s all-time record of 565. Packers’ offensive line, suffered Division III All-American runner 19 doubles, 3 homers and 43 RBIs. although the Commodores bowed Janikowski already owns a share a torn anterior cruciate ligament at Fredonia State College, on his He was named 2013 First Team All- out just shy of the College World of the record for longest fi eld goal in an intra-squad scrimmage and election to the Western New York SEC and SEC All-Defensive Team Series. With their deep baseball ever (63 yards) and he’s the only will likely miss the entire season. Running Hall of Fame. Now living for 2013. roots, it’s no surprise that the two player in NFL history to make more He had just been moved from in North Carolina, last year he was Another Vanderbilt standout, friends are what Vandy coach Tim than one 60-yard fi eld goal in his ca- right to left tackle, and the line named that state’s Special Olympics pitcher Kevin Ziomek was picked Corbin calls “old souls.” They are reer. If Janikowski were to continue was functioning very smoothly at Coach of the Year. by the Detroit Tigers in the second now both signed with the respective playing at his current level for seven the time of the injury. v v v round . The 6-3, 190-lb. lefty had a teams and have begun their profes- or eight more years, he’d also be in In 2011 Bulaga became the “It’s Polish. I don’t know what it spectacular junior year, going 11-3 sional careers. As the 54th player serious consideration for the Pro youngest player to start in a really comes from; I know it used to with a 2.12 ERA for Vanderbilt. taken, Kevin is a top prospect, Football Hall of Fame. Super Bowl (age 21 years, 322 be spelled P-a-w-e-l-s-k-i. There’s Among his various honors, he was blessed with good size and athleti- RIDING HIGH. Riding in his fi rst days). The rookie right tackle still a few people back home that named to Baseball America’s third cism. With a little more consistency Tour de France, 23-year-old Michał played a key role in protecting still spell it like that, but when my team All-American squad. Also an with his pitches, he could be a major Kwiatkowski emerged as a future QB Aaron Rodgers from the family came over they changed the SEC Honor Roll student, Kevin did league starter. Mike was the 429th star, fi nishing 11th. “It’s my fi rst fi erce Pittsburgh defense en route ‘w’ to a ‘v’.” not commit to a major. He said it pick; although he’s a smart, solid Tour de France and I’m surprised,” to a Packer win. — Joe Pavelski, on the San Jose was a diffi cult decision to forgo his player with a fi ne arm and excellent Kwiatkowski said. “I did better than Sharks website. senior year at Vanderbilt, but the base running, he doesn’t have the I expected.” Tigers helped convince him with a ideal power or size. 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Advertise in the Polish Ameri- Polonia’s Great Czernina Dilemma can Journal Classifieds. Busi- Czernina (pronounced: chair- soup pot add 1 portion soup greens, mish about eating it, this bloodless powidła is already quite sweet so be ness listings: $5.00 per line. All NEE-nah), duck or goose soup, 1 bay leaf, 2 cloves 2 grains allspice czernina may be the answer. Place sure to taste the soup before adding others: $.40 per word. Call (800) has long been a favorite of many and several peppercorns and cook the cleaned giblets (make sure to sugar.Add 1 t marjoram and salt to 422-1275 or send with payment Polonians. But unlike pierogi and until vegetables are tender. Strain. cut open the gizzard and remove taste. Simmer briefly and serve as to: PAJ Classifieds, P.O. Box 271, above. gołąbki, which most everybody en- Remove any meat attached to bones, any semi-digested grain lodged North Boston, NY 14110-0271. joys, it is closer to flaczki (Polish dice giblets and return to stock. Add therein!), neck, wings and rump of tripe soup) and such foreign dishes chopped duck or goose liver, ½ c or 1 fresh or frozen duck or goose and MOCK DUCK SOUP (fałszywa cz- HELP WANTED as sushi and snails. You either like it more pitted prunes, ½ c diced dried in pot containing 6 c water and cook ernina). In pot combine 3 c home- PROPERTY MANAGEMENT or you don’t. It is a delicious tasting apples and/or dried pears and (op- 1 hr, skimming off scum. To soup made or canned chicken broth, 3 c ADMINISTRATOR soup – rich, meaty with a fruity bou- tional) ⅓ c raisins and cook until pot add 1 portion soup greens, 1 bay water, ½ c or more chopped pitted Responsible, under the direc- quet and a sweet and sour tang. More fruit is tender. Remove from flame. leaf, 2 cloves 2 grains allspice and prunes, ½ c diced dried apples and/ tion of the Property Manager, people who have tasted it thinking it Fork-blend blood of duck or goose or dried pears and (optional) ⅓ c for all phases of the property was a fruit-based soup are likely to (mixed with several T vin- dark raisins and cook until fruit is operations, and to act as main enjoy it than those who know it con- egar) with 1 T flour and tender. Stir in 1/2 c Polish powidła point of contact in the absence tains duck or goose blood. whisk into soup. Sim- (prune butter) or 1 c prune juice. of the Property Manager. Re- The spelling czarnina is more mer several minutes, Dissolve 1-2 level T flour in 1 c wa- sponsible for administrative common across Polonia, since that but do not boil. The ter and stir into soup. Adjust to taste functions and the preparation its how it was pronounced in Wiel- trick to getting a by gradually adding cider vinegar of all reporting documenta- kopolska, the once German-ruled nicely balanced and sugar a bit at a time until you tion. Assist in timely collection Poznań region) from which the first sweet & sour soup get just the right, tangy, winey taste of rents, banking activities, wave of Polish immigrants to Amer- is to gradually you like. The powidła is already documentation of all transac- ica hailed. It was the early-comers season it with a bit quite sweet so be sure to taste the tions. Send resume to michael. that set the pace and style for Poles of sugar and a little soup before adding sugar. Add 1 t [email protected]. from the Russian and Austrian par- cider vinegar until marjoram and salt to taste. Simmer tition zone. This writer’s maternal you get just the right, briefly and serve as above. grandmother hailed from the Lublin tangy, winey taste you region (which had been under tsarist like. Add 1 t marjoram rule), but learned to make czernina and salt to taste. Optional: Add ½ several peppercorns and cook until Kinal to Address PGSNYS from Wielkopolska-rooted neighbor c coffee cream or half&half. Serve vegetables are tender. Strain. Re- BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Polish and is also a tour guide to Washing- ladies in Hamtramck, Michigan, over egg-noodle squares (łazanki) move any meat attached to bones, Genealogical Society of New York ton, D.C. Detroit’s once predominantly Polish or other egg noodles, diced cooked dice giblets and return to stock. Add State and St. Gabriel’s Holy Name Kinal’s topic will be: How to enclave suburb. potatoes or potato dumplings (see ½ c or more chopped pitted prunes, Society will hold its annual Gene- Spice up Your Written Family His- I remember my late Babcia going below). ½ c diced dried apples and/or dried alogy Research Fair, Sat., Sept. 14 tory. He recently published his own to one of the local poultry markets, pears and (optional) ⅓ c raisins and from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at family history entitled, One Last where she would select a live duck or POTATO DUMPLINGS (kluski cook until fruit is tender. Stir in 1/2 St. Gabriel’s Church Hall, Clinton Gift. goose and the butcher would bleed kartoflane).Put a large pot of light- c Polish powidła (prune butter) or 1 Street just East of Transit Rd. (Rt. The public is invited to this free it into a jar of vinegar to prevent the ly slated water on to boil. Peel 10-12 c prune juice. Dissolve 1-2 level T 78) in Elma. event, no pre-registration is re- blood from coagulating. Nowadays medium-size potatoes and grate on flour in 1 c water and stir into soup. Greg Kinal, a Pembroke Central quired. The fair includes displays, such poultry markets are far less fine side of grater or in food proces- Adjust to taste by gradually add- School teacher, will be the main computer research, family trees, common, and health regulations sor. Transfer mixture to sieve above ing cider vinegar and sugar a bit at speaker from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. He maps and databases. Refreshments in many places prevent the sale of a pot or bowl to collect the drip- a time until you get just the right, has been lecturing at senior commu- will be served. Call Pierre at (716) fresh blood. That is what I was told pings. When dripping stops, transfer tangy, winey taste you like. The nity centers and research societies, 675-8632 for further information. by the several duck and goose farms potato mixture to a bowl, pour off I found online including Maple Leaf the dark collected liquid and add the Farms (consumer@mapleleaffarms. white sediment (starch) to the pota- com). Still, czernina continues to be toes. Add 1 c flour, 2 eggs and 1 t THE POLISH KITCHEN STORE served at many PolAm festivals and salt and mix to get a uniform bat- restaurants. Presumably they have ter. It should be on the stiff side, so APRONS HANDTOWELS GROCERY TOTE their own contacts with friendly lo- work in a bit of flour if it is too soft $20.00 each plus $5.95 s&h $8.50 each plus cal poultry farmers. and moist. Use teaspoon or melon $12.50 each plus $5.95 s&h Proclaim your Polish heritage with this $5.95 s&h “Smacznego!” It’s how the Poles say In Old Poland, czernina also had scoop to scoop up portions of potato lovely restaurant-style apron. 100% Hanging towels. “bon appetit!” perfect for filling with a ritual significance. It was the czar- mixture and drop into boiling water. Cotton Apron featuring two gener- Machine embroi- groceries or as a gift for your favorite na polewka (black caudle) served to Dip the spoon or scoop in the boil- ous pockets. Quality red cloth with dered designs. Polish American shopper. This Grocery a suitor to indicate that his advances ing water between scoopings. When machine-embroidered lettering and Useful and at- NEW! Bag/Tote is made of canvas with wo- were not welcome. In Old Polonia, noodles float up, cook at a gentle design. One size fits all! tractive. Red ven nylon handles. Bag measures 17” U.S.-born PolAm kids used to call rolling boiling another 5 minutes or with white towel across x 12” deep, by 4” wide across the (cloth may vary). I LOVE POLISH it “chocolate soup and bullets.” The longer. The smaller the dumplings – MUSIC 2-227 bottom. Machine embroidered. bullets were the raw grated potato the quicker they cook. Test one for dumplings over which the czernina doneness. Drain in colander and la- NEW! NEW! was served. dle the czernina over it in individual There are two basic ways of ap- soup bowls. proaching czernina: cooking it in a stock containing the entire fowl or BLACK PORK SOUP (czernina only some of its parts. I prefer the ze świńskiej krwi). In many places I LOVE PIEROGI latter for two reasons. First of all pork blood may be easier to obtain 2-225 CIOCIA’S I LOVE KISZKA duck and goose are on the fat side, so than duck or goose blood. It can be KITCHEN 2-228 2-226 cooking the whole bird will produce used exactly as specified above. If a very greasy stock. If only some you use the above-indicated parts parts are used, you will get more of a frozen duck or goose (wings, mileage out of your bird, because neck, rump, giblets) and pork ribs the carcass can be stuffed in roast- to cook your stock, you may not be SMACZNEGO TOTE BAG ed, giving you two courses instead able to tell the difference. 2-221 I LOVE CZARNINA POLISH CHEF of one. If you choose that method, 2-223 2-220 cooking a 2-rib portion of pork ribs BLACK CHICKEN-LIVER SOUP with the fowl parts will provided (czernina z kurzych wątróbek). POLISH CHICK I LOVE KIELBASA added meatiness without too much Chicken livers are far easier to find 2-213 2-212 extra fat. Here is one recipe. than duck, goose or pork blood. Dump about 1 c into your proces- BLACK DUCK OR GOOSE SOUP sor and process to a pulp. Then (czernina/czarnina z kaczki lub with wooden spoon or pestle force POLISH CHICK FOREVER POLISH POLISH CHICK POLISH PRINCESS gęsi). 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It ex- numerous hints on how to hold plains how individual customs an opłatek-dinner, pay caroling originated, what they signify, visits to nursing homes and orga- how they were once and are cur- nize Polish-style New Year’s Eve rently celebrated in Poland and or Three Kings Day festivities. across our Polish-American Also included are caroling songs, community. prayers and Christmas poems with The Polish traditions sur- English translations provided for rounding Advent, visits from all the Polish-language texts. St. Nicholas, the podłaźniczka (decorated evergreen The Kindle version of “Christmas in Traditional Pol- bough) and Christmas cribs are all presented in an ish Style” costs $3.99 and starting in September 2013 easy-to-read format. Included are instructions on how is available exclusively through Amazon.com. 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