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JOURNALESTABLISHED 1911 www.polamjournal.com VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN PRAISES POLES DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION AND CONTINUANCE OF POLISH AMERICAN CULTURE BACK COVER A REMINDER FROM READER’S DIGEST • A DAY DEVOTED TO KOŚCIUSZKO • OPENING OF JAN KARSKI EXHIBIT ACPC AWARDS FIVE $5K PULASKI SCHOLARSHIPS • USING GAZETTEERS AND MAPS TO FIND YOUR ANCESTORS FOLK WISDOM OF THE POLISH PEOPLE • JUST SAY JUSZCZYK • DEBICKI TRANSFORMS IN “THE GREAT GATSBY” New Report Polish NEWSMARK Finds Far Kmieć Presents Theater POLAND TO REDUCE MILITARY PRESENCE IN AF- Greater Nazi Award in Warsaw Literature GHANISTAN. The 13th rotation of Polish soldiers in Af- ghanistan, begun last month, featured a reduced number Cruelty and Me of troops compared to those that came before it, as Poland WASHINGTON, D.C. — by Dr. John Guzlowski gradually prepares to withdraw from the country and shifts Researchers at the United Polish Literature and I more responsibilities to the Afghan side. States Holocaust Memorial have had a stormy relation- Overall, 1,600 soldiers and personnel are stationed in Museum have discovered a ship. For much of my writ- Afghanistan and an additional 400 troops will be waiting far greater number of Nazi ing and reading life, I wanted in Poland, ready for immediate deployment. The previous Germany’s ghettos, slave nothing to do with it or any rotation consisted of 1,800 troops, and the one before it labor sites, concentration other aspect of Poland’s cul- included 2,500. camps, and killing factories ture or history. I didn’t want to The May rotation is the Polish army’s last large con- than previously believed. know anything about Cyprian tingent serving in Afghanistan. The next rotation, set to The researchers cataloged Kamil Norwid or Henryk deploy in the fall, will be Poland’s last, and will include some 42,500 Nazi ghettos Sienkiewicz or Adam Mick- far fewer troops. Poland plans to withdraw all of its troops and camps throughout Eu- iewicz or Władysław Rey- from Afghanistan in 2014. rope, spanning German-con- mont or Czesław Miłosz or trolled areas from France to Wisława Szymborska. What VATICAN DOCTORS APPROVE MIRACLE. The canon- Russia and Germany itself, those names represented and ization of Blessed John Paul II is getting closer quickly, during Hitler’s reign of bru- what those writers had writ- and it could be celebrated next October. tality from 1933 to 1945. ten meant less than nothing to The Medical Council of the Congregation for the “The numbers are so much me. They and the Poland they Causes of Saints has recognized as inexplicable one heal- higher than what we origi- wrote about represented ev- POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL CULTURE EDITOR ing attributed to the Pope Wojtyla. If it is also approved by nally thought,” said Hartmut erything that I wanted to get theologians and the cardinals, it will bring the Polish Pope, Berghoff, director of the in- STAŚ KMIEĆ (left) presented the award for “Best Chore- as far away from as possible. who died in 2005, the halo of sainthood in record time, just stitute, said after learning of ographer” at the 7th Annual Jan Kiepura Musical Theater I wanted to say to Poland and eight years after his death. the new data. Awards (Teatralna Nagroda Muzyczna im. Jana Kiepury), its literature what Jesus said Two doctors of the Vatican council had previously ex- “We knew before how held in Warsaw, May 16. to the devil, “Get thee hence, amined this new case, and both gave a favorable opinion. horrible life in the camps and The Kiepura awards include twelve categories: best Satan.” It is still premature to talk about dates for the canoniza- ghettos was,” he said, “but musical, singers, dancers, director and conductor, How did I come to feel tion, but the rapidity with which the examination of the the numbers are unbeliev- and stage designers, among others. The winner in the this way? miracle process is happening, still leaves open the possi- able.” category of “best choreographer” was Artur Żymełka of Well, let me explain. bility of celebrating it on Sun., Oct. 20, very close to the The documented camps the Music Theatre in Łódz for the production of Leonard I was born in a refugee liturgical holiday assigned to the Blessed Wojtyla, which include not only “killing cen- Bernstein’s American musical “Wonderful Town.” camp in Germany in 1948. is Oct. 22. ters” but also thousands of The awards are named in honor of the acclaimed Pol- My parents were both Polish forced labor camps, where ish tenor and actor, Jan Wiktor Kiepura (1902-1966). Catholics who were taken to AMONG THE “MOST INFLUENTIAL.” Poland’s prime prisoners manufactured war Kmieć has directed and choreographed musicals, Germany as slave laborers. minister and foreign minister are listed in the May/June supplies; prisoner-of-war ballet, opera, and fi lm in New York, Los Angeles, Chica- My father spent four years edition of the prestigious Foreign Policy magazine as two camps; sites euphemistically go, Boston, Ireland, and for national tours in the United there in Buchenwald concen- of the 500 most infl uential people in the world. named “care” centers, where States, and has performed on Broadway, with star Rudolf tration camp, my mother two The editors describe Foreign Policy’s inaugural “Power pregnant women were forced Nureyev, Metropolitan Opera Ballet, and Boston Bal- and a half in an agricultural Map” as a “list of lists,” collating rankings from Forbes to have abortions or their ba- let. He is on the voting committee for Broadway’s Tony camp. After the war, my par- bies were killed after birth; magazine, Wall Street Journal, and other publications. Awards and is on the National Council of Actors’ Equity. ents felt they couldn’t return and brothels, where women Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Foreign Min- Kmieć is a graduate of Tufts University and the to Poland, and so they spent were coerced into having sex ister Radoslaw Sikorski are virtually the only representa- school of Polish dance at the University of Marie Curie- six years living in Displaced with German military person tives from Central and Eastern Europe outside of Russia. Sklodowska in Lublin. Persons (DP) camps in Ger- The list of the 500 most infl uential people is presented See “Report ...,” page 3 continued on page 4 alphabetically, so no one individual is ranked more power- ful than another, although Foreign Policy magazine writes, with an apology to “declinists” that “Americans are still An Interview with Fr. Zygmunt Zieliński No. 1 in pretty much everything that matters. For now.” Professor Emeritus of Church History at the Catholic University of Lublin The list begins with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and includes European Commission by John Grondelski were, after all, books trans- President Jose Barroso, European Council president Her- The abdication of Pope lated into Polish (like Sep- man Van Rompuy and EU foreign policy chief Catherine Benedict XVI and the election pelt and Loeffl er’s History of Ashton. of Argentine Cardinal Jorge the Popes) which had a good Bergoglio as Pope Francis reputation. And there were GRIMM NAMED TO CAUCUS. Rep. Michael Grimm (R- once again brought the papacy many studies of that subject, Staten Island/Brooklyn) has been chosen as one of the four to world attention in the early especially in Germany. Begin- co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Poland. months of 2013. We spoke ning with Pope John XXIII, Grimm, who represents large Polish populations on with Fr. Zygmunt Zieliński, however, the papacy began both sides of the district, said he welcomed the opportunity professor emeritus of Church to function differently in the to work on their behalf in Congress. history at the Catholic Univer- world than it had before. Two “Poland has been a longtime ally of the United States, sity of Lublin and expert in the things infl uenced this: John going above and beyond the call of duty with its shared history of the modern papacy, XXIII was a different kind commitment to democracy and its willingness to send about recent events in the Vat- of person—in a certain sense troops to fi ght alongside American soldiers in Iraq and Af- ican. Fr. Zieliński served in the opposite of Pius XII—and 1986/87 at St. Stanislaus Par- the Second Vatican Council. ghanistan,” said Grimm. Europe is losing its Christian identity, said Fr. Zieliński. “ What ish in Rochester, New York, The Church found itself un- As a co-chair of the committee, Grimm said he would that means anybody with an elementary understanding of as well as a visiting scholar comfortable in the closed and lead efforts to support issues important to the Polish com- history should grasp.” munity, including fi ghting for Poland’s “long-overdue” en- (1994, 1995) at Seton Hall besieged quarters in which it try into the visa waiver program. University in New Jersey. found itself after Italian Unifi - now in a new printing. Why this interest The waiver program allows foreign workers and trav- cation in 1870 and in the face in the papacy? elers of participating countries up to 90 days of visa-free Your book, Papiestwo i papieże of the liberal, leftist Marxist, and athe- My book has had a career which I travel to the United States. Thirty-seven countries are cur- dwóch ostatnich wieków, has become a ist offensives at work in the world. John would never have dared imagine when rently eligible for the designation. standard work in Poland about the his- XXIII sought successfully to open up a tory of the papacy since 1775, and is I fi rst wrote it in the early 1980s. There See “An Interview ...,” page 3 2 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • JUNE 2013

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Follow us on Facebook or visit us It Reminds Me, Too on the internet at: polamjournal.com When is a joke not a joke? If you guy who irons his ear. on subscriptions. If you want to take asks those who know of survivors are Polish, it seems never. “Sure the joke was funny by it- advantage of that offer before July, to help them contact the Museum June Q Czerwiec Reader’s Digest has a column self,” said Milewski. “But turning it call our office at (800) 422-1275 at: Holocaust Survivors and Vic- called “That Reminds Me of a into an ethnic joke was completely and mention that you want to buy a tims Resource Center; Registry of Wszêdzie dobrze, Joke.” It takes an article from the unnecessary. It made it just plain half-off gift subscription. Holocaust Survivors; United States lecz najlepiej w domu. news, which is then paired with a nasty.” Holocaust Memorial Museum; 100 Q It’s fine everywhere, similar joke. For the most part, it We agree. NEW CARDS. Stacy Olexy, an Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Wash- February Luty but best at home. is a harmless look at circumstances I would bet Irish, German, Ital- art teacher from Reading, Penn- ington, DC 20024-2126; E-mail reg- 1 1434. Death of King Wladys- when life imitates art. ian, and other folks have injured sylvania, has just completed five [email protected]; (202) 488-6130. law Jagiello (b. 1348), founder The May 2013 edition printed a themselves in similar fashion. May- new Christmas cards for the Polish of the Jagiellonian dynasty of story about a man in Poland, who be not with a hot iron, but by getting American Journal. The cards fea- IN SYMPATHY. We express condo- Polish kings. — not paying attention to what he lost in the moment of something ture full-color drawings by Olexy, lences to the family of Dan Tomaka, 2 1798. Polish playwright and au- was doing — burned the side of his other that what they were doing. Is including: Św. Mikołaj; an Angel Sr., owner of Frosty Valley Bever- thor Julian Niemcewicz visits head with a hot iron, thinking it was it a joke when it happens to them? at the wigilia table; Jasełka char- ages in Lackawanna, N.Y. Dan was George Washington at Mt. Ver- a telephone. Simply, at one point, an editor acters (Św. Mikołaj, an angel, and an ardent supporter of the PAJ, and non. The story is true: at Reader’s Digest decided (quotes the devil); a Goral with his dog; and very proud of his Polish heritage. 3 1890. Death of Oskar Kolberg Tomasz Paczkowski from El- ours) “this sounds like something the Nativity with an angel watching The labels for his soft drink prod- (b,. 1814), ethnographer who specialized in Polish folklore. blag, was asked by his wife to help only a Polish guy would do.” And over the Holy Family. ucts carried a Polish eagle on their 4 1989. Election triumph of Soli- with the housework while he en- so did his editor, and on up the line. The cards will be released in late labels. Cześć jego pamięci! darity in the first round to the joyed a few days off work. We all know why they think this Fall. parliament and the senate; sec- “My wife had gone to work and way. It is just a shame that they do. HATS OFF TO … Ewa and Stefan ond round June 18th. Solidarity asked me to help with the house- We are not asking for special treat- NEW PRICES. Longtime PAJ ad- Komar, for keeping us informed seeps the first round 252 out of work,” the 32-year old told the Pol- ment. vertisers Golden Lion Jewelry has on The Washington Post’s errant the possible 161 seats;in the sec- ish newspaper Fakt. “After break- Ironically, the same issue con- entered into a new contract with a accounts of Poland during World ond round 260 seats in the 560 fast I started to work. I turned on the tained an article about an individual new caster, which now enables them War II, specifically Justin’s -Moy seat parliament, a condition of boxing channel on the TV, opened a who became a hero by saving the to lower their prices for sterling sil- ers story on how Bulgarians Jews the Round Table. beer and started ironing. lives of two 12-year old boys by ver jewelry. To learn more, see their were spared from Nazi Germany’s 8 1983. Birth of Polish soccer star “I was really getting involved in jumping into San Francisco Bay and ad on page 3, or visit them at www. cruelty ... Christina Kanabrodzki, from Katowice, Grzegorz Fon- fara. the boxing and was not really think- bringing them back to shore. He ac- GoldenLionJewelry.com. who for years supplied us with clip- 10 BLESSED BOGUMIL, Archbishop ing about what I was doing,” he con- complished all this swimming with pings filled with Polish and Polish of Gniezno. tinued. “Suddenly the phone rang one arm and holding them with the SEARCH CONTINUES. The Holo- American news. She’s decided to 11 1741. Austria ceded most of Sile- and I mucked things up: instead of other. His name is Nick Tumilow- caust Museum in Washington, D.C. take a break, and we are more than sia to Prussia by Treaty of Bre- grabbing the receiver I picked up icz, a distinctively Polish name. continues its search for non-Jewish grateful for her years of service … slau. the iron and put it to my ear.” It was a true story about a true Poles who would be willing to talk Troy Gawlak, a Kent State college 12 1915. Death of Jozef Brandt, Paczkowski soon realized his event. “If The Digest was so in- about surviving the atrocities of student and member of The Honky painter of portraits and Bible mistake. To compound his misfor- terested in our ethnic identity, it World War II. Veterans, slave labor- Express polka band, who will be scenes. tune a dash to the bathroom to cool should have noted Mr. Tumilowicz ers, displaced people, and all who travelling to Poland this summer as 14 FLAG DAY (U.S.) his burn with water resulted in his was Polish. No such mention was lived through the Nazi Germany ag- part of the Kosciuszko Foundation’s 1811. Birth of Antoni Patek (right), famous watchmaker and head hitting a door frame, causing made. It seems everyone there was gression are urged to participate. scholarship program to study in Po- co-founder an injury just above the left eye. intent on making their joke a Pol- Because many seniors do not use land this summer at the Jagiellonian of one of We have all made mistakes, and ish one and bashing us with it,” said email or the Internet, the Museum University in Krakow. the most fa- we are sure this is one Paczkowski Milewski. mous Swiss won’t make again. Paczkowski’s story could have watchmak- But why did it remind Reader’s been printed in Reader’s Digest, as a SPEAK UP / Letters to the Editor ing compa- Digest editors of a joke? reminder about what happens when nies, Patek Responding to a call from Frank one does not pay attention. Philippe & Milewski of the Polish American Instead, it printed as a joke. Company. The Other Way Around 15 1940. Nazi Congress’ Anti-Bigotry Commit- Thanks, Reader’s Digest, for re- G e r m a n y tee, Reader’s Digest editor Liz Vac- minding us. Dear Editor: LAPSUS CALAMI. On page 18 of establishes the Auschwitz cariello said the magazine takes all In his article, “Anti-Gay Re- the April edition is an article about death camp at Oswiecim, Po- reader feedback “very seriously.” BOOKSTORE SALE. This month marks Cost Walesa $70,000,” pub- Jan Karski. Timothy Snyder’s book land. “In hindsight, we understand only, we are offering up to 25% lished in the May 2013 issue of Pol- is titled “Bloodlands... ,” not “Bad- 18 FATHER’S DAY (U.S.) how the pairing could come off as off prices on selected books in ish American Journal, Rob Strybel lands...” 17 1025. Death of Bolesław I the insensitive to the Polish community our Bookstore. This sale is limited remarked that the cancellation of And an addendum: when Kar- Brave and are truly sorry for the misunder- to paid subscribers only, and dis- Walesa’s U.S. lectures over his of- ski was in Washington to meet with 18 1949. Birth of Lech Kaczynski, standing.” said Vaccariello. counted prices will not be posted on fensive remarks about gays and les- Roosevelt, he also met with Felix former president of Poland from She said an explanation would be the internet. Take advantage of this bians is evidence that the “small but Frankfurter, a Jewish-American 2002 to 2010. Kaczynski died in vociferous gay lobby and its main- a plane crash en route to com- printed in the July issue. great offer to line up your summer U.S, Supreme Court justice. Frank- memorate the 70th Anniversary “For our jokes, we typically reading. stream-media backers are able ‘to furter did not believe Karski’s ac- of the Katyn Forest Massacre in name a state or country to place a persecute and punish the majority’.” count of the wholesale slaughter of Russia on Saturday, April 10, person in a specific location. For ex- LEND A HAND. Do you know Since 2010, a majority of Ameri- European Jews in an attempt to ex- 2010. ample, we would say, ‘A New York someone who may be interested in cans have not only supported equal terminate them. That omission may 19 1873. Death of Valerian Sula- man …’ or ‘A Canadian woman …’ their Polish heritage, but does not treatment for gays and lesbians, but be justified in your article since I kowski, who served as Colonel In this case, the news story that in- know where to start? A gift sub- gay marriage, with support inching don’t recall that Karski wrote about of the 14th Louisiana Infantry spired the joke read, ‘A 32-year-old scription to the Polish American up each year. Walesa and Strybel his meeting with Frankfurter in his and later as chief engineer to Polish man …’ But considering the Journal makes a wonderful intro- may be in the majority in Poland, book, “Story of a Secret State.” Major General Magruder of the history of negative Polish jokes, we duction to all things Polish. In July, but they are a decidedly shrinking Karski’s achievements are wor- Confederate Army during the minority in the United States. American Civil War. should have left out the reference.” we will be having our annual Inde- thy of publicity. 22 1940. Gen. Wladyslaw Sikor- I don’t know about you, but I pendence Day Sale, which entitles Karen Majewski, Ph.D. Gene Numsen ski establishes Polish govern- have never heard the one about the new subscribers to a 50% discount Hamtramck, Michigan via e-mail ment-in-exile in London. 23 SOBOTKA. ST. JOHN’S EVE. This SUBSCRIPTIONS Polish midsummer festival of POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL pagan origin is celebrated with Dedicated to the Promotion and Continuance of Polish American Culture • Established 1911 UNITED STATES bonfires and with candlelit Regular First wreaths set afloat on rivers. 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QUOTES / compiled from news sources A Day Devoted to Kościuszko WEST POINT MILITARY Johnson’s remarks, and Staś ACADEMY — A large group of Radosz’s salutation were Outrageous and Inflammatory Tadeusz Kościuszko devotees gath- greeted by an audience of “When Nazi Germany began “The image of Poland and Pol- ered Sat., April 27 to honor man pre-schoolers, young men murdering Europe’s Jews during ish people in the United States is whose democratic principles and and women of all ages, their World War II, the public did little changing for the better … Negative compassion for the downtrodden parents and grandparents, to stop it. Citizens of France, Italy, stereotypes are slowly disappear- has never been surpassed. and academics and military Holland and Poland, for example, ing. Simply tune in to radio stations The day began, as is the custom, people (besides those from did not flood the streets in outrage in New York and hear more and with Mass at the Catholic Chapel the academy), from almost when their neighbors were shipped more Americans, for example, able of the Holy Trinity. Reverend Carl all the Northeastern states Urban of Schenectady, assisted by and as far south as the Dis- to concentration camps. to pronounce the name of Tadeusz Army Chaplain Brian Donahue, trict of Columbia. “But 70 years ago, one nation Kosciuszko was the celebrant. He instilled a Johnson is a retired protested: Bulgaria, the only Eastern —Professor John Micgiel, a sense of pride and respect for the Colonel of the U. S. Army European country that kept much of political scientist and historian at its Jewish population from the gas hero of the day and for the two and is Professor of History Columbia University in New York. nations which meant so much to at Marist College, and the chambers and crematoria.” Prof. Micgiel, who is director of the — Justin Moyer in The Wash- Kościuszko, his native Poland and Executive Director of the East Central Europe Centre, also the United States. U. S. Military Hudson River Institute. His ington Post, May 08, 2013, on “The told Poland’s PAP news agency that Optimists,” a 2001 documentary by Academy cadets, members of the knowledge of the relation- “… Poles are no longer seen as an- Kosciuszko Squadron, acted as al- ship between Kościuszko Jacky Comforty, about “how Bul- ti-Semites, due to a number of fac- garia foiled Adolf Hitler’s minions.” tar servers and ushers, and Aria of and West Point is un- tors, such as the reaction in Poland Wallington, N.J. — a member cho- matched. Comforty screened the film in to revelations about the [World War select American cities this spring to rus of the Polish Singers Alliance of Following the speeches, II-era] Jedwabne Pogrom and the America — enhanced the liturgy. Lt. Col. Michael E. Nowat- commemorate the 70th anniversary The ceremony at West Point’s Kosciuszko construction of the Museum of the Dawid Perkowski directed the choir, kowski, Professor John- of rallies across Bulgaria in March Monument was moving, as always. From History of Polish Jews in Warsaw.” and served as organist and cantor. son and Mr. Jarosz laid a 1943 that helped persuade the gov- v v v the posting and retiring of the colors, and ernment to prevent the mass killing After Mass, uniformed contin- wreath at the base of the [The new results] “are giving as- singing of the Polish and American an- of the country’s 48,000 Jews, despite gents led the congregation, at first, Kościuszko Statue. Repre- tronomers a treasure trove of spec- thems, each moment was emotional. its alliance with the Third Reich. to The Plain to witness the Cadet sentatives of many organi- The comparison between Bul- tacular data, and bring forth a deep- Review, and then to the Kościuszko zations attending the cer- nally, all participants joined them in garia and Poland during World War er understanding of the properties monument for the observance in a emony followed suit. Immediately singing “God Bless America.” II is ridiculous. Bulgaria was an and history of the universe.” ceremony, which has been ongo- after, the U. S. Military Academy’s Bajdek, who is president of the ally of Nazi Germany, was not oc- — Krzysztof Gorski, a Planck ing since 1828. The navy blue and Firing Party followed with the Vol- American Association of Friends of cupied by Germany, and therefore scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion white of Liga Morska, the khaki of ley Firing of Honors, the Academy’s Kosciuszko at West Point, spoke a had its own government Bulgarians Lab, on new findings on how the the Polish Army Veterans, the blue- bugler played Taps, and a replica of few words of thanks, and extended could demonstrate against. Being universe was formed, and that it is gray of the Harcerze contrasted with Kościuszko’s sword was presented the invitation for all to return on an ally of Nazi Germany gave Bul- 80 million years older than previ- the gray and white uniforms of the by Anthony J. Bajdek to graduat- May 3, 2014 for next year’s cer- garia some leverage in intervening ously detected. West Point cadets, just as they had ing cadet Nicholas K. Burton of the emony. on behalf of their Jews. v v v in the chapel. Kosciuszko Squadron. Aria sang A luncheon at the Thayer Hotel Poland, on the other hand was “I think people should feel pride- Fr. Urban’s invocation, James M. “Marsz, Marsz, Polonia” and fi- followed. defeated by Germany and the Soviet ful of their heritage. I love the fact Union combined, and lost 3 million that I am 100 percent Polish, and I Report “The numbers are so much higher ...” ethnic Poles, in addition to 3 mil- am very proud of that.” lion Polish Jews, at the hands of the — Mark Janik of Hamburg, continued from cover clopedia. (The Holocaust museum searchers, using data from some 400 German Nazis. Flooding the streets, N.Y., who was featured in the ar- The lead editors on the project, has published the first two, with five contributors, have been document- for Poles, was not an option. The ticle “Preserving Our Ethnic Past” Geoffrey Megargee and Martin more planned by 2025.) ing the entire scale for the first time, author makes it sound that all the in March 2013 edition of Buffalo Dean, estimate that 15 million to 20 The existence of many individ- studying where they were located, Poles had to do was greet the Nazis Magazine. Janik’s wife is of Irish million people died or were impris- ual camps and ghettos was previ- how they were run, and what their as Bulgarians did, and the Jews of descent, and they plan to teach their oned in the sites that they have iden- ously known only on a fragmented, purpose was. Poland would have been saved. children about both cultures. tified as part of a multivolume ency- region-by-region basis. But the re- — New York Times An Interview with Fr. Zygmunt Zieliński “John Paul II discovered the way into the heart and the conscience.” continued from cover closely connected with what I just close to people). That is, simply, the praised—are filled with gossip. with John Paul II. Undoubtedly, that dialogue with the USSR. The said. The papacy ceased to be an style and behavior of the Pope. The Pope found a common language Church found itself in a kind of Italian preserve. John Paul II came task before Pope Francis is the real As a historian, what are your with many different cultures and no-man’s land between two enemy from a region that John XXIII had situation of the Church throughout preliminary thoughts about the sev- traditions, which found him cred- camps divided from each other by “favored,” not as a matter of po- the world, a big question mark. A en year pontificate of Benedict XVI? ible. Although he provided theology the Iron Curtain. With difficulty, litical concessions but in order to reorganization of the Roman Curia? That’s a tough question, be- with a new personalist foundation, Paul VI tried to maintain a balance save the Church under communism. Perhaps rather not, because nobody cause my new book on Benedict he was generally not an innovator between these two mutually-hostile Where Communist indoctrination really knows what should be de- XVI (Benedykt XVI. Nauczyciel i in that field. He consummately felt systems, sometimes manifesting did not find an effective counter- stroyed and with what it should be pielgrzym) will be on Polish book- the mood of the audience, which his initiative regarding purely secu- argument from the Church, it led replaced. shelves in April. To summarize: often led to his digressions from of- lar matters, which had reference to to dechristianization, which the Benedict continued the path of John ficial texts. But these are all super- transcendental values, especially in situation of the No Pope has Paul II, but through different meth- ficial criteria which are, in the end, the ethical field. John Paul II went Church in East “It is difficult abdicated since ods. The whole of his teaching, not most important in judging that further. He proclaimed the Gospel Germany and to believe the the 15th centu- apart from his encyclicals, is found Pope. They were, after all, just tools as the solution to problems that had Czechoslovakia i n s i n u at i o n s ry, and Bl. John in his texts during his 24 pilgrim- of which he made masterful use, been previously treated ostensibly best illustrates. that he [Pope Paul II insisted ages abroad. It concentrates on how with but one essential goal: to awak- as progress but which, in reality, To address that, Benedict XVI] that a “father to build life, in all its dimensions, on en peoples’ consciences and protect hurt the weak and threatened people you needed a was unable to cannot resign.” Christ. Faith and fidelity are the ba- them from the nihilism of moder- in ways their advocates never en- Pope who knew deal with the How do you sis both of individual and social life, nity. John Paul ruled out what many visioned. These factors led me to the communist demands for evaluate the thus, his focus on problems related expected: adapting the Church to look at the papacy from a different system from the straightening significance of to the family, education, and youth. alien ideologies and moral ideas. He perspective than others had before. inside out. The out the Curia Pope Benedict Benedict’s appearances lacked the also devoted much energy to ecu- The papacy’s role and place in the fact that now a and decided to XVI’s abdica- drama, the theater, that one ob- menism, although it did not bring world cannot be properly under- Pope has came resign instead. tion? served in John Paul II. Instead, there the results he hoped for. stood without reference, in proper from outside People always The abdica- dominated the precision of the theo- measure, to what we call world his- of Europe, af- look for the in- tion was the re- logian who knew how to connect his As you look at the Popes of the tory. Neither the Church nor the pa- ter 1,500 years, teresting, the sult of various work in the study with the demands twentieth and twenty-first centuries, pacy is an island isolated from the was unavoid- sensational.” factors. One of of a pastor. His manner of being a whom do you judge to be the most rest of the world, seemingly safe able, although them, stressed pastor would be hard to imitate. He historically significant, and why? but in reality vegetating. I looked at very late. Europe is losing its Chris- by John Paul II, was the duty to himself didn’t imitate his predeces- From an historian’s viewpoint, traditional books about the papacy, tian identity. What that means any- serve, from which neither weakness sor, although he was deeply dedi- what is most important is what which talked about the Pope and the body with an elementary under- nor suffering dispenses, at least to cated to him. brings about a breakthrough and, offices that support him, but which standing of history should grasp. the degree that he himself bore it. from that perspective, John XXIII devoted minimal attention to what Because we respected that Pope we As more time passes, how do you occupies a unique position among was happening on the outside. My What are your first impressions regarded that argument as indisput- evaluate the significance of John the Popes of the 20th and 21st cen- book filled that gap by situating the of Pope Francis? What do you think able. But reality is different. Bene- Paul II’s quarter century pontifi- turies. That doesn’t mean his pon- papacy in world history. That’s why are the major issues facing his pon- dict XVI felt certain that his health cate? tificate resulted in the most -initia it’s now in its fifth edition. tificate? prevented him from functioning John Paul II discovered the way tives—it was, after all, rather short My first impression of the choice normally and he made a pragmatic into the heart and the conscience. and was taken up in a special way Three popes in a row have now of Pope Francis was a feeling that decision. It is difficult to believe the There is often talk about the tempo- by Vatican II. But the courage to call come from outside Italy. What do the feudal practices that had over- insinuations that he was unable to rariness of those “conversions” that a Council—that is an element that you think of this phenomenon, and grown the papacy over the course of deal with the demands for straight- were sometimes unduly motivated differentiates John XXIII from other how do you see the significance of centuries would be further reduced. ening out the Curia and decided to by feelings and the atmosphere. But popes. Another is his new formula- the first Pope from outside Europe I also detected a search for nearness resign instead. People always look things are always like that, because tion of the Church’s social teaching, in almost 15 centuries? to people, neither affected nor lim- for the interesting, the sensational. a person cannot permanently re- giving it (in the encyclical Mater et The break with practice by pick- ited out of fear of losing one’s au- Many current books about the pa- main in a state of euphoria, which magistra), offering it as a path for- ing a Pope from outside Italy is thority (which can impede growing pacy—including those that are often sometimes emerged from meetings ward. 4 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • JUNE 2013 Polish Literature and Me after leaving behind so many of traveling in ever since. He and those In 1959, the Jesuits of Canisius College joined by leaders of the Polish community their friends and family, lost in the writers have not only given me Po- undertook the establishment of a Permanent Chair of Polish Culture at Canisius College. cataclysm of war and the shadow of land, but they have also given me While the initial financial goal of $150,000 was not achieved, the goal of recognizing Communism. Szymborska captures America, a Polish America. They Poland’s cultural contributions to the world has been promoted over these past 50+ years. for me this moment of despair and have given me the words and im- Though a formal academic Chair was not established, an endowment fund under the aus- hope in her poem the “The End and ages, the ideas and emotions, that pices of Canisius College with advisement from a Board made up of College personnel the Beginning”: have allowed me to feel at home in and leaders of the Polish American community in Western New York has sought to achieve the original mission. One of the activities the initiators hoped to establish was “a quarterly publication in the English language. This publication will present Poland past and present, together with little known but stimu- The End and the Beginning lating facts about the contributions of Poles to the building of the United States. It will serve to acquaint better After every war Someone, broom in hand, an ever growing number of our neighbors with the stream of Polish life.” It was, therefore, someone has to clean up. still recalls how it was. the decision of the recent Board of Directors to commit to utilizing our available Polish Things won’t Someone listens American press to implement this mission. The preceding installment initiates our efforts. straighten themselves up, after all. and nods with unsevered head. If you appreciate the work of The Permanent Chair of Polish Culture and would like to Yet others milling about continue its mission to preserve and further Polish culture and heritage in Western New Someone has to push the rubble already find it dull. York, donations may be made to Canisius College, Permanent Chair of Polish Culture, to the sides of the road, 2001 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14208. For information email or call Mary Lou Wyrobek at so the corpse-laden wagons From behind the bush [email protected] or (716) 888-5970. can pass. sometimes someone still unearths rust-eaten arguments continued from cover were the Beat writers: The French- writings and masses of 20th-century Someone has to get mired and carries them to the garbage many. That’s where my sister and I Canadian-American Jack Kerouac Polish poetry. in scum and ashes, pile. were born. We finally were able to and the Jewish-American Allen These writers and others like sofa springs, come here to America in 1951. Ginsberg and the Italian-American them gave me a taste of what the splintered glass, Those who knew and bloody rags. what was going on here When we landed at Ellis Island, Lawrence Ferlinghetti. Like me, country my parents came from was we were unmistakably foreign. We these Beats were mainly immigrants like. Henryk Sienkiewicz’s epic must give way to Someone must drag in a girder those who know little. didn’t speak English. We dressed or the children of immigrants. They Trilogy (With Fire and Sword, The to prop up a wall. in black and brown wool that had were writers who had also read their Deluge, and Fire in the Steppe) And less than little. Someone must glaze a window, And finally as little as nothing. been given to us by a UN relief Thoreau and Emerson and Whitman opened my eyes to Poland’s rich rehang a door. agency. My mother wore a babush- and figured out how to be free of history during the 17th and 18th In the grass which has overgrown ka on her head, my father a cloth their ethnicity and free of all those centuries. These three novels told Photogenic it’s not, causes and effects, wool cap with a broken brim. They Americans who wouldn’t allow me of the patriotism of the Poles, and takes years. someone must be stretched out, both wore their best shoes, leather them to be free of their ethnicity. their sacrifices to keep Poland All the cameras have left blade of grass in his mouth, for another war. boots that came to their knees. My whole as a nation, their heroism and gazing at the clouds. IN ALL OF THAT TIME, mother’s brother stitched and ham- as I read devotion to honor. Reading these Again we’ll need bridges mered those boots by hand. All our American Literature and worked novels, I remembered what my fa- and new railway stations. —Wislawa Szymborska belonging were gathered together in my way toward that Ph.D. that I ther told me about Poland when I Sleeves will go ragged translated from the Polish a small steamer trunk my dad built. would eventually receive, I never was a child, his stories of kings and from rolling them up. by Joanna Trzeciak Our lives were hard: America read Czesław Milosz or Zbigniew wars and the importance of stand- then – like now – didn’t much want Herbert or Tadeusz Rozewicz or ing by your word and protecting the to see a lot of immigrants coming Wisława Szymborska, the great Pol- ones you love. Reymont’s Peasants These Polish writers helped me Poland and in the United States. I no over and taking American jobs, ish writers of the 20th century. And (Chłopi), a four-volume novel that with my homesickness. They gave longer feel hobbled being an immi- sharing apartments with two or I definitely didn’t read anything by follows the lives of Polish farmers me back a past and a homeland I had grant. three other immigrant families, get- Polish American writers like John and villagers across the seasons dur- never personally known, but they Concert at Chopin’s House led ting into the kinds of trouble immi- Minczeski, Anthony Bukoski, Hel- ing one year, told me about the lives weren’t the only ones I reached out me to Anthony Bukoski’s Twelve grants get into. We were regarded en Degen Cohen, or Margaret Szu- my parents’ parents may have lived. to. I came to realize that there must Below Zero and his other great as Polacks — as dirty, dumb, lazy, mowski. And don’t even mention Set in the late 19th century, the work be other immigrant kids like me collections of stories about Polish dishonest, immoral, licentious, and Henryk Sienkiewicz. They were all not only introduced me to the kinds with a homesickness that was only Americans, to Linda Nemec Fos- drunken Polacks. part of that Polish world I wanted to of struggles, passions, and dreams lessened by listening to the voices ter’s deeply felt and joyful search for I felt hobbled by being a Polack leave behind with my parents and people like my grandparents expe- left behind in the old country, the her Polish roots in Amber Necklace and a DP. It was hard karma. their immigrant sorrows. rienced, it taught me about the day- stary świat as my father would say. from Gdansk, to Leonard Kress’s Get thee hence, Satan. to-day life of people like my people; But it wasn’t easy to find them back translations of the great Polish po- I STARTED RUNNING AWAY So why am I here writing an ar- and it taught be about the traditions in 1980. When I turned to Polish ets, to John Minczeski’s A Letter to from my Polishness as soon as I ticle about Polish and Polish Ameri- and rituals Polish farm people wove American writing to read about how Serafin, his verse memoir of the life could, and for much of my life I can writers and how much they into the fabric of their lives, many the immigrant children of Poland of his Polish immigrant family, to continued to run. As I started mov- mean to me? of which were traditions my par- shaped this American world into Mark Pawlak’s book about growing ing into my early teens, I didn’t The answer is easy. ents brought into our home here in words, I drew a blank. I searched for up in Buffalo, New York (Buffalo want anything to do with my Polish A funny thing happened after I America. In Reymont’s book, I read these Polish American writers and Sequence), and on and on and on. parents and their past. I thought of got my doctorate in American Lit- about midnight mass on Christmas couldn’t find them. They weren’t What I discovered was that I had it as all of that “Polack” or immi- erature, and after I started teaching Eve, sharing Christmas wafers, the listed in the card catalogues of the so many brother and sister writers grant past. It was so old world, so American literature in an American blessing of Easter baskets on Holy libraries I searched; they weren’t on writing and singing about Poland old-fashioned. I had parents who university in the middle of the heart Saturday, the cutting of a bride’s the shelves of those libraries either. and what it means to them that there couldn’t speak English, couldn’t of the heart of America. hair, pickling cabbage, Smigus- I asked my colleagues who I was no time to listen to the voice of talk about baseball or movies, didn’t I was thirty-three years old then, Dyngus (wet Monday) and so much taught American Lit with if they homesickness. know anything about Elvis Presley and I got homesick for Poland, a more. It took me back to a world knew of any Polish American writ- or Marilyn Monroe or James Dean, country I had never seen, never and a life that might have been mine ers. DR. JOHN GUZLOWSKI received couldn’t spend a night without argu- lived in except through my parents if there had been no World War II. And what did they say? his Ph.D. in English at Purdue Uni- ing with each other in Polish, the and their homesickness. I’m not Nothing. versity and taught American Lit- language of misery, poverty, and kidding. BUT THERE WAS A WORLD For all their considerable knowl- erature and po- alienation. I wanted to spend as lit- I developed this need, a hunger WAR, and the Polish poets that edge, they couldn’t tell me about etry writing at tle time as possible thinking about to know about Poland and Polish- came of age during that war helped any books about the Polish Ameri- Eastern Illinois my parents and their Polishness and ness and the way they manifested me understand the events that can experience. University. He what my mother sometimes called themselves in me and other Polish shaped my parents’ lives. Tadeusz And what did they do then? has three pub- “that camp shit.” Americans here in America. I had Borowski’s This Way for the Gas, They shrugged. lications of po- Literature helped me run away gotten so far away from my roots Ladies and Gentlemen told me of As far as my colleagues knew, etry: Language from my Polishness and our past. that they were becoming unreal to the life Poles experienced in the there was no Polish American writ- of Mules, Third But it was American literature. me. I lived among people who for death camps and the concentra- ing. Winter of War: In high school, I started reading the most part didn’t know where tion camps. Anna Swir’s Building Of course, I wasn’t the only one B u c h e n w a l d , and studying American literature: Poland was, or what it was, or what the Barricade carried me into the who noticed this. In 1988, the great and Lighting and Ashes. Nobel-lau- Emerson, Whitman, Melville, and it had suffered in the war. I remem- rubble of a Warsaw besieged by the Polish American scholar Stanislaus reate Czeslaw Milosz wrote that Dr. Thoreau. What I learned was that ber one day introducing myself to a Germans and introduced me to the A. Blejwas wrote an impassioned Guzlowski has an “enormous abil- the mass of men (all of those Ameri- new class and having a student ask Poles who fought and died in the essay for Polish American Studies ity for grasping reality.” His poems cans out there who thought of me as me if my name was Italian or Span- rubble. Tadeusz Rozewicz’s poems called “Voiceless Immigrants” in have been published internation- a Polack) lead “lives of quiet des- ish. When I said it was Polish, he about the war (poems like “Survi- which he deplored the absolute lack ally in publications such as Atlantic peration.” I learned if I stayed true seemed confused as if I had said I vor”) taught me how one can live of Polish American writers and dis- Review, Manhattan Review, Crab to the essential and existential me- was a parrot or a prairie dog. without bread or hope, how one can cussed why this literature “does not Orchard Review, and Nimrod Inter- ness of me, Walt Whitman promised keep going despite the weight of exist.” national Journal of Prose and Po- me that not only would I be okay, OF COURSE, I could never know history and despair. But it did exist. etry. Additionally, his essays have but I would also be downright suc- the Poland my parents knew and And the poets who came after – been published in Modern Fiction cessful as a human being despite had to leave because of the Nazis, Czesław Miłosz, Wisława Szymbor- SOMEHOW I HEARD about a Studies, Shofar, Critique Studies what all those Americans living but I could know the Poland of ska, and Zbigniew Herbert – showed young poet named John Mincz- of Contemporary Fiction, Journal their desperate lives thought. I could words and literature, the Poland of me what came after the hope lost in eski up in Minnesota who was put- of Evolutionary Psychology, Stud- both shrug off the people who called sounds and verbal images. And the the ruins, the suffering and hunger, ting together a collection of Pol- ies in Jewish Literature and Polish me a Polack, and I could shrug off writers who captured this were read- the millions of war deaths. These ish American writers. It was to be Review. He received the Illinois my parents’ desire and need for me ily available in the mid 1980s when writers wrote about how a person called Concert at Chopin’s House, Arts Council Award in 2001 and the to be “a good Polish boy.” my homesickness first developed. can live when one’s dreams came and it changed the way I looked at Polish American Historical Associa- I could and would be free. So I started reading Henryk Sien- up against the reality of a Com- literature and the way I saw myself tion’s Creative Arts Award in 2012. This was great news for me. kiewicz’s Trilogy and Wladyslaw munist takeover and generations of as a writer and as a Polish Ameri- He recently presented at Canisius This was in the early 1960s, and Reymont’s tetralogy Peasants and lives spent waiting. These are the can. The collection he edited and the College in Buffalo and The Perma- the writers I started discovering on Isaac Bashevis Singer’s fiction and poets who spoke for my parents, writers he chose for that collection nent Chair of Polish Culture/Polish my own confirmed all of this. They Ryszard Karpucincki’s journalistic people who came to America only pointed me in a direction I’ve been Legacy Project Book Fair. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • JUNE 2013 www.polamjournal.com 5

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REVIEW / Staś Kmieć Debicki Transforms in “The Great Gatsby” Not too long ago, Elizabeth Debicki was an unknown drama student — now she’s starring along- side Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan in Baz Luhrmann’s hotly anticipated adaptation of The Great Gatsby. She plays Jordan Baker, a golfer who becomes the love interest of Nick Carraway. With the assistance of hair and makeup the wispy, fair blonde has been transformed into a sultry painted brunette. Unknown in the States, she is a rising star in her home country of Australia. The 22-year-old is of Pol- ish and Irish descent, and was born in Paris to parents who were both dancers. She arrived in Australia at the age of five and was raised in Melbourne. She became interested Debicki in ballet at an early age and trained for the 2013 Tony Awards for “Best as a dancer until deciding to switch Choreography” and “Best Direc- to theater. tion” of Kinky Boots. Born in Paw Christine Baranski and Walter Bobbie. Karen Ziemba. Her diet as a kid was purely gold- Paw, Michigan, Mitchell is proud of en-era Hollywood films, the type of his half-Polish lineage. ON YOUR TOES WITH BARANSKI, BOBBIE AND members were better at summoning the style of the big screen song numbers that inform ZIEMBA. New York City Center’s production of Rod- show’s era. Chief among these are Walter Bobbie Luhrmann’s Gatsby. The upbringing gers and Hart’s On Your Toes – part of its Encores! (best known as a director), having a high old time helped when it came to the role – in presentation series featured three prominent Polish playing a Diaghilev-esque impresario, and the won- which she dances The Charleston. American theater performers – Christine Baranski, drous Christine Baranski as Peggy Porterfield, a filthy Every few decades, Hollywood Walter Bobbie (Władysław Babij) and Karen Ziem- rich patron of the arts. Ms. Baranski slyly combines is entranced anew by F. Scott ba. All have received Tony Awards for excellence in her well-honed musical-comedy skills with the icy Fitzgerald’s 1925 novel of high liv- Broadway Theater. take-charge air she has perfected as a predatory law- ing and low morals in the Jazz Age. Directed and choreographed by Warren Carlyle, yer on television’s Good Wife. The story of the love between self- the production included George Balanchine’s original On Your Toes is credited as the first musical to inte- made millionaire Jay Gatsby and choreography to the “Slaughter on Tenth Avenue” bal- grate classical dance into a Broadway musical. It cen- flighty aristocrat Daisy Buchanan let. Karen Ziemba was part of the sweet opening of ters on a vaudeville hoofer who gets mixed up with has been filmed in 1926, 1949 and, the show which began with the sound of six feet tap- a Russian ballet troupe, and its fiery prima ballerina. most famously, in 1974 with Robert ping in a vaudeville act. It opened on April 11, 1936, at Broadway’s Imperial Redford and Mia Farrow. The New York Times remarked that some cast Theatre and ran for 315 performances. Jazzy, fizzy and often quite fun, the film takes F. Scott Fizgerald’s mooners, a new musical based on Great American novel out for a the iconic Jackie Gleason television sometimes dazzling, always irrever- series. Mitchell received Olivier, ent spin. The gauzy picture-postcard Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Astaire Award nomina- 3-D production design and superb Mitchell leading players breathe new life into tions for choreographing Hairspray the Jazz Age novel. The Broadway production of and Tony, Drama Desk and Astaire When it came to casting Gatsby’s Kinky Boots, which received a Award nominations for choreo- elegant, wry, professional golfer Jor- nomination for “Best Musical,” is a graphing The Full Monty and Never dan Baker, Luhrmann deviated from new musical with a book by Harvey Gonna Dance. the recognizable talent pool to give Fierstein and a score by Cyndi Lau- He conceived and created Debicki a breakout role. Straight out per. Based on the true story behind Broadway Bares, a comedy bur- of the Victorian College of Arts, she the 2005 film, the musical tells the lesque show performed annually was handpicked by Luhrmann, won story of a conservative but failing for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights over by her chemistry with Tobey British men’s footwear factory that AIDS. The fundraising efforts have Maguire. As Debicki told Interview switches gears and starts producing brought more than ten million dol- Magazine, stardom isn’t one of her fabulously kinky boots. lars to Broadway Cares. POLISH AMERICAN ACTRESS goals, she simply wants great parts. On May 13, Mitchell was hon- IN NEW FILM. Anna Lakomy ored by the Stage Directors and Music Composer-Lyricist Benj (above, with Gerard Depardieu), Choreographers Foundation with COUNTDOWN TO BROAD- Pasek Pasek. Tony nominees Benj Pasek an up-and-coming Polish Ameri- WAY’S TONY AWARDS. Direc- the 2013 “Mr. Abbott” Award for his and Justin Paul (known as Pasek can actress recently completed tor-choreographer Jerry Mitchell. “outstanding artistry and creativity mittee of directors and choreogra- and Paul) are an award winning mu- shooting on a new film directed by Tony-winning director-choreogra- and breadth of his 30-year career. phers to one of their peers, is named sical theatre composing team and Abel Ferrara. She played the role pher Jerry Mitchell was nominated The Award, is bestowed by a com- in honor of the late legendary direc- are 2013 Tony Award nominees for of a young female aide opposite tor George Abbott and is presented their original score of A Christmas French film star Gerard Depardieu. to a director or choreographer in Story, The Musical, which played This was her first principal speak- recognition of lifetime achievement. on Broadway during the holiday ing role in a major motion picture. “It is a joy to be this year’s re- season. Born and raised in New York City to cipient of the ‘Mr. Abbott’ Award. They were brought in to write Polish parents, Lakomy attended the I have had the pleasure of working the music and lyrics for the show prestigious “Fame” high school in with Mr. Abbott, as well as collabo- after the original composer was re- Manhattan and began pursuing act- rating with eight other Abbott award placed. This work-for-hire oppor- ing professionally over a year ago. winners,” said Mitchell. “This com- tunity resulted a few years later in She is a member of Screen Actors munity, the Broadway community, this unexpected Tony Award nomi- Guild and has worked on over 30 is everything I have ever dreamed. nations for the duo, who have been independent and student projects. To receive the ‘Mr. Abbott’ Award touted as theater wonder boys since Lakomy directed and starred in her and join the distinguished list of graduating from the University of own short film,Brave Little Soldier, past honorees makes it all a bit more Michigan in 2007. about an elite female soldier coming than a dream. I am truly honored.” Their works include Dogfight, back from Afghanistan with a dark Jerry Mitchell received Tony, Edges and James and the Giant secret. Drama Desk and Outer Critics Peach, and their original songs Welcome to New York looks at Circle awards for choreographing have been featured on the NBC se- the rise and controversial fall of the 2005 Tony Award-winning re- ries Smash. They are winners of the French economist and former head vival of La Cage aux Folles, and 2007 Jonathan Larson Award named of the International Monetary Fund, was nominated for the Tony as after the late Rent composer that Dominique Strauss-Kahn. The film choreographer of Legally Blonde honors achievement by composers, should be in theaters by next year; and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. He is lyricists and librettists. perhaps sooner. currently working on The Honey- 6 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • JUNE 2013

RELIGION / Benjamin Fiore, S.J. POREMSKI RICHARD PHOTO: John Paul II Relic Gifted to Holy Rosary New Confessional Attracts Sinners by Richard Poremski The heavyweight silver-coated BALTIMORE —One thousand brass reliquary stands 14.5 inches Fr. Janusz Kukulka, pastor of Fr. Ciszek will be on the way to nal Dziwisz for his support of the faithful worshipers filled Holy tall and was crafted by the Popiel St. Mary the Immaculate Concep- being declared “Venerable” by the church, the people of Poland and Rosary Church — the designated Company in Kielce, Poland. The tion RC Parish in Derby, Conn., pope. Any claims of miracles done those of Polish descent. Archdiocesan Shrine of The Di- relic itself is contained in a circu- credits a newly installed confession- through his intercession will then be As part of the celebration, Car- vine Mercy lar glass cap- al with increased participation in the investigated. dinal Dziwisz presented the parish — Sun., April sule on the reli- sacrament of reconciliation, espe- Fr. Ciszek, born in Shenandoah, with a first-class relic of Blessed 7, 2012 for a quary’s lower cially among “people who haven’t Penn., entered Russia as a Jesuit Pope John Paul II. It is a spot of religious con- left quadrant. been to confession in many years.” priest during World War II to min- blood on a cassock worn by the vergence of The John The confessional was purchased ister to Catholics under communist Holy Father when he was shot in a Divine Mercy Paul II Reli- on eBay from a Lutheran parish persecution. He was arrested as a 1981. celebration, and quary was a in Dubuque, Iowa, which recently spy in 1941 and sentenced to hard In his homily, Bishop Zubik said the welcoming gift from the moved into a former Roman Catho- labor in Siberian prison camps. that, as a successor to St. Stanislaus, of the relic of parish corpora- lic church. St. Mary’s replaced its There he offered priestly ministry Cardinal Dziwisz’s presence was Blessed John tors, presented original confessionals with a recon- to fellow inmates, and continued a call to reflect on the legacy of Paul II. The at the church’s ciliation room during renovation in the work in several Siberian par- Blessed John Paul II (who as Cardi- Most Reverend 125th Jubi- the 1970s. One parishioner finds it ishes when he was released from the nal Karol Wojtyla visited Immacu- William E. Lori, lee Celebra- more comfortable than a reconcilia- camps. He was released from Rus- late Heart of Mary in 1969). Archbishop of tion Mass on tion room because of the separation sian captivity in a spy exchange in Some 70 clergy attended the Baltimore, and December 9, and privacy of the confessional grill. 1963 and worked in the U.S. as a April 8-12 convention. Pastor Andrzej 2012. The Ju- Fr. Kulkulka is a native of Poland, retreat director and spiritual guide. The Polish American Priests As- Totzke cel- bilee received where confessions are more fre- His two books “He Leadeth Me” sociation seeks to strengthen fra- ebrated Mass full coverage quent, especially before receiving and “With God in Russia” detail his ternal bonds and affirm the church and conducted in the PAJ’s communion. He notes that in sac- experiences. He died in New York through networking and national the interrelated February, 2013 ramental confession the penitent is in 1984. conventions. It fulfills the hope of religious cer- issue. “receiving forgiveness of sins, and Blessed Pope John Paul II, who emonies during The sacred PRIESTS MEET IN POLISH HILL. graces to be a better person for the advocated “a constant fidelity and the hours-long A Blessed John Paul II Relic, con- relic is indeed future.” He added that this spiritual A festive closing Mass at Immacu- new responsiveness to the needs of services. tained in its matching reliquary, is a priceless and emphasis on God’s mercy is more late Heart of Mary Church in Pitts- today’s church and of Polonia as it The relic is shown above being venerated at p a r a m o u n t important than an antique confes- burgh’s Polish Hill neighborhood exists in the world today.” of a drop of the Holy Rosary Church in Baltimore. treasure that sional. highlighted the 24th convention of It assists faith communities blood of Blessed will inspire and the Polish American Priests Asso- served by Polish-American clergy John Paul II. It was obtained and comfort the faithful now and until SAINTHOOD CAUSE ADVANC- ciation. and responds to issues that affect gifted to Holy Rosary by Cardinal the end of time. ES FOR FR. CISZEK. The inquiry Concelebrants and honored not only the well-being of the Pol- Stanislaw Dziwisz, Archbishop of Poland stands tall and proud as into the sainthood cause of Fr. Wal- guests for the April 11 liturgy were ish-American community, but the Krakow, Poland. Cardinal Dziwisz Saint Faustina Kowalska, Divine ter Ciszek, S.J. (inset) received a Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz of Kra- entire church as well. was a friend, influential aide and Mercy Patroness, and destined- boost with the kow, personal secretary to Pope Cardinal Maida now travels the papal secretary to John Paul II for saint John Paul II are counted declaration of John Paul II for 39 years; Cardinal United States to strengthen ties with 40 years until the Pontiff’s death among the daughters and sons of the Vatican’s Adam Maida, retired archbishop Polish people throughout the coun- in 2005. Poland. Congregation of Detroit and a native priest of the try. He welcomed the opportunity to for the Causes Diocese of Pittsburgh; and Bishop attend the convention in his home of Saints that the Emeritus John Yanta of San Anto- diocese. He was joined by his broth- POPE FRANCIS APPOINTS NEW ple deprived of dignity and hope investigation nio, who founded PAPA in 1990. er, Father Ted Maida, former long- BISHOP FOR GRAND RAPIDS. … Hundreds of insurgents stood to is valid. This They were joined by Bishop Da- time pastor of St. Teresa of Avila in Fr. David J. Walkowiak of the defend the last remnants of human acceptance of vid Zubik. Perrysville, who serves as his aide. Cleveland diocese has been ap- freed,” Komorowski said. the documentation collected by the “I was honored that they chose pointed Bishop of Grand Rapids, The Museum of the History of diocese of Allentown, as well as the this church for the celebration,” said BISHOP ZUBIK PROTESTS Mich, to replace Bishop Walter Polish Jews, which will chronicle testimony of 45 witnesses and Fr. Father Joseph Swiercynski, pastor NUDE MOCKERY OF THE POPE. Hurley on his retirement. Bishop the 1,000-year presence of Jews in Ciszek’s published and unpublished of Immaculate Heart of Mary. A Carnegie Mellon University art Walkowiak was raised in Ohio, Poland, is set to open in commemo- writings, means that the Vatican will The liturgy featured traditional student dressed as the pope, nude served in various parishes in the ration of the uprising anniversary. now take over the inquiry from the Polish clothing and hymns. Cardinal from the waist down and mock- Cleveland archdiocese, worked in ARCHBISHOP WENSKI ON IM- Allentown diocese,. The formal ap- Dziwisz recognized the choir. ing the cross, distributed condoms the diocesan chancery and taught at MIGRATION REFORM. plication will now be supervised by “It sounds beautiful in this spe- in an art department event caus- St. Mary seminary. “Our im- a Roman official who will oversee cial place on the Polish Hill,” he ing outrage among Pennsylvania’s migration laws need to be changed,” the publication of a biography and said through an interpreter. Archbishop Thomas Wenski said Catholic community. Bishop David WARSAW GHETTO UPRISING the compilation of materials prov- Cardinal Maida spoke of his A. Zubik, RC bishop of Pittsburgh, COMMEMORATED. On the 70th at an interdenominational rally and ing Fr. Ciszek’s heroic virtue. Once many years of friendship with Car- protested the prejudice and bigotry anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto walk in Miami. He spoke in favor approved by the nine theologians dinal Dziwisz, stating that they are of this display but the university de- Uprising, sirens wailed and church of legalizing the status of hardwork- assigned to evaluate the application, like brothers. He thanked Cardi- cided to “review the incident” to see bells tolled throughout the city to ing immigrants who are too often if “our community standards” were commemorate the Jews’ “last stand” demonized as lawbreakers and ter- violated. Bishop Zubik explained against their Nazi persecutors. In the rorists. He expressed support for SUPPORT THE PAJ PRESS FUND “It’s not a matter of pointing to one year before the uprising, the Nazis immigration reform which includes deported about 300,000 Jews from a legal guest worker program, an n 1978, a voluntary fund-raising campaign was launched by a group young lady. 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CIEKAWOSTKI / Martin S. Nowak Buchanan and Poland in the Age of Jackson James Buchanan rose through of the Russian czar. But Czar Nich- affairs. In private letters he called were being educated at Nicholas’ the political ranks to become the olas violated that treaty both dur- Poland a “gallant nation” and re- expense. fifteenth president of the United ing and after the uprising. Despite ferred to the “brave and unfortu- But again, on a visit to the Krem- States in 1857. He had become a strong French and English objec- nate Poles.” He wrote that Poland’s lin treasury, Buchanan observed supporter of Andrew Jackson in the tions, those nations were not willing “people have suffered much unnec- with some consternation a display 1820s. Jackson was president dur- to intervene in any way to help the essary severity ... I cannot be mis- of items taken from Warsaw: flags, ing the Polish Insurrection of 1830- Poles. taken in this respect,” but based on thrones, portraits of all the Polish 31. At the time, the United States But the czar was also concerned information provided by the St. Pe- kings, even a copy of the Polish maintained a strict neutrality and about the vehement pro-Polish, an- tersburg Journal (fully controlled by Constitution at the foot of a statue hands-off policy toward European ti-Russian stance of the American the czar) he then said it was “equally of Czar Alexander. He expressed his affairs. In addition, thirty-five years press and he expressed his concerns certain” that the acts of barbarity by hope that the Polish Eagle would after the partitions of Poland and its about this to Minister Buchanan. The the Russians upon the Poles were again soar. And in a letter to the Sec- disappearance as an independent Russians particularly objected to the greatly exaggerated. retary of State he declared, “I yield country, affairs in the “Polish prov- anti-Russian tone of the Washington Buchanan particularly came to to no man in abhorrence for the inces” of the occupying countries Globe, a newspaper controlled by the defense of Czar Nicholas, claim- different partitions of Poland, and were considered mostly an internal Jackson supporters that the Russians ing that the czar was unjustly per- in a desire to see the independence matter not subject to international erroneously believed the president sonally blamed for cruelties perpe- of that brave and gallant people re- interference. But President Jackson could censor. A minor flap occurred trated on the Poles and blamed them established.” is said to have at least privately criti- when the Russian charge in Wash- instead on the Russian system and Buchanan stayed in Russia only cized the Russian brutalities against “I yield to no man in abhorrence ington accused Jackson of attacking ethnic hatred, as if Nicholas had no fourteen months. He later served in the Poles as they suppressed the re- for the different partitions of Po- the czar through the Globe, with the control over his minions who were the U.S. Senate where he argued in bellion. land, and in a desire to see the in- American administration countering ransacking Poland. Buchanan even favor of the annexation of Texas by The situation of the Poles dependence of that brave and gal- that it was a lie and a grave insult to justified the despotic Russian- sys pointing out that the Texans were evinced a great deal of sympathy lant people re-established.” the United States. tem by saying the people of Eastern choosing to join the U.S., unlike the from the people of America, based Minister Buchanan was caught Europe were “not fit for political situation in Poland, a country dis- on their hatred of tyranny and sense sians, but the Polish situation would in the middle. It was his job to fos- freedom.” He also defended Rus- membered and occupied “against of justice. Such prominent citizens also occupy some of his time. ter good relations between the two sia’s rape of Poland by writing that the consent of the brave and patri- as James Fenimore Cooper, Edgar Buchanan took an overland countries, yet he also had to express a possible Europe-wide war could otic Polish nation.” Allen Poe, and Samuel F.B. Morse coach from Hamburg, Germany American displeasure to the Rus- have erupted if the Poles had suc- As president, Buchanan did not voiced their support for the Polish to St. Petersburg, Russia, passing sians about the diplomatic insult, cessfully thrown off Russian rule. deal with any affairs concerning people and attended meetings and through Polish territory then occu- something he did reluctantly. At the Buchanan further portrayed the Poland. He left behind a decidedly rallies in their favor. pied by Prussia and Russia. same time, he suggested to the U.S. czar as a sympathetic figure be- mixed record in his opinions and After the Russians had put down Based on the treaty of the Con- Secretary of State that the Globe be cause he learned that a few exiled dealings with the Polish situation, the insurrection, Jackson appointed gress of Vienna of 1815, Russian advised to abstain from severe criti- Poles were conspiring to assassinate apparently the result of being a James Buchanan as U.S. Minister to Poland had been granted semi-au- cisms of the czar. Nicholas, and by pointing out that pragmatic politician and his person- Russia in 1832. His main task was tonomy as the Congress Kingdom Buchanan seems to have had an the sons of some Polish men killed al admiration for the Russian czar, to secure a trade treaty with the Rus- of Poland, while fully under control ambivalent attitude toward Polish in the uprising by the czar’s soldiers tempered by a deep love of liberty.

THE PONDERING POLE / Ed Poniewaz “Used-ta” I heard an interesting take on the This has created a split in opinion most beloved classical melodies family and friends. our beloved classical Polish artist, hometown: St. Louis is a “used-ta” and a rift among friends. For me, the of Frederick Chopin performed doing it in a jazzy style. Also, thank city. church had three perfect and won- in American and Latin American THE BLOGGING POLE ONLINE. you Frank Adamiak for the card and As you drive around, natives fre- derful qualities: first, it was a place styles. His well-known “B-flat Ma- Now you can tell me if you have a kind words. I’m going to frame the quently point to places or talk about and a building that was distinctly zurka,” for example is arranged “thought about this month’s topic, costumed dancer card cover and things that “used-ta” be there, or Polish; second, it was a cultural cen- in American swing; “Fantasy Im- an answer to the question, a ques- hang it on the wall. 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HAPPENINGS: CHICAGO STYLE / Geraldine Balut Coleman Opening of Jan Karski Exhibit portage and Ethics or Fading the SOKOLOWSKI ANNA PHOTO: to bring this music to the Polish Tyranny of the Narrative.” community, thus enabling Polonia Kapuściński was not only an ad- to be better acquainted with its mu- venturer who had direct witness of sical heritage. the creation and collapse of numer- The program featured motets by ous independent African states, gue- Wacław z Szamotuł, Poland’s great- rilla movements in South America, est composer of the mid-16th cen- the 1974 revolution in Ethiopia, tury, including selections from the the anti-Shah revolt in Iran, and the Melodie na Psałtery polski of 1580. Gdansk Shipyard strike in 1980, just Also featured were Mass move- to name a few events in history, but ments from the Missa Pulcherrima he was also a prolific writer, having by the 17th c. master Bartłomiej written several books and articles Pękiel, which included settings After Kosmala’s presentation, by Mikołaj Gomołka and 16th c. the Foundation elected its new poet Jan Kochanowski. The New- Kapuścińska and Uzarowicz. Board: Lidia Filus, president; Anna berry Consort consisted of David Kordylewska, vice president; Jo- and Prelude in E Minor, along with Douglass on violin and viola, John lanta Pawlikowska, sec.; Witold Witold Lutoslawski’s Triptych No. Lenti on Ranassissance lute, Brandi J. Pawlikowski, treas.; and Maria Berry on violin, Jeremy Ward on Jan Karski exhibit. 2 and the Polish folk song Matulu bass violin, as well as a consort of PHOTO: MARCIN CHUMIECKI/ORCHARD LAKE POLISH MISSION POLISH LAKE CHUMIECKI/ORCHARD MARCIN PHOTO: were unbelievable. She was accom- CHICAGO — The Polish Muse- panied by Ben Lewis on piano and voices featuring soprano Ellen Har- um of America opened the exhibit Patrick Mulcahy on bass to add to gis, tenor Matthew Dean, bass Eric on April 26 honoring Jan Karski, the wonderful jazz repertoire. Miranda, soprano Kayleen Sanchez, entitled “The World Knew: Jan Following Auguścik’s perfor- and alto Angela Young Smucker, Karski’s Mission for Humanity.” mance, the “Outstanding Pole along with Tom Zajac playing the Well over 200 guests viewed an Abroad 2013” Awards were present- recorder, flute, sackbut, bagpipe, outstanding exhibit hosted by the ed. Sponsored by the Teraz Polska pipe, and tabor. PMA. Welcoming remarks were Foundation, these awards were giv- made by Maria Ciesla, president of en to those of Polish descents who Gura Named the PMA, with introductory remarks live permanently outside of Poland Distinguished Scholar by Bozena Nowicka McLees of the who have significantly contributed Jan Karski Educational Founda- in various areas of endeavor. For CHAPELL HILL, N.C. — tion, Victoria Granacki, PMA Board her many years of devotion and her Philip Gura, Professor of English member and Chair of the PMA Ex- artistic and chronographic talents, and Comparative Literature at hibit, along with Konrad Zielinski, Magdalena Solarz, artistic director the University of North Carolina, Polish Vice Consul, Robert Kostro, of the Wici Song and Dance En- Chapel Hill, has been named director of the Museum of Polish semble, was awarded the Cultural Distinguished Scholar for the History in Warsaw, and Dr. Martin Award. The Science Award was pre- 2013 joint convocation of Col- Moe, director of Social Science of legium and the Unitarian Univer- Lipinski, Turska, Gilad, and Mizrahi. sented to Dr. Marek Dollár, Dean the Chicago Public Schools. After of the School of Engineering and salist Historical Society. their remarks, a film strip which in- attending. Applied Sciences at Miami Univer- Collegium is an association cluded an extensive interview with The program featured perfor- sity, Oxford Ohio. The Personality for liberal religious studies, es- Jan Karski was presented. mances by world-famous Cantor Award was given to Carla Knorows- tablished to encourage collabora- “The World Knew” exhibit illus- Hazzan Alberto Mizrahi, violinist ki, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer tion among scholarly members trates the dangerous mission that Jan Avigal Gilad and three Polish art- of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential of clergy and laity who share Karski undertook during the Nazi ists: soprano Mira Sojka-Topór, Library and Museum in Springfield, similar interests. occupation of Poland in World War flutist Joanna Turska, and pianist IL. The “Young Pole” Award was The well-published Gura is II. Having twice been smuggled into Igor Lipiński. Sojka-Topor sang the presented to Piotr Uzarowicz, film preparing “Jonathan Edwards: the Warsaw Ghetto, and later enter- Polish and the American national maker, producer, and director of the The Evangelical Writings for ing a Nazi transit camp disguised anthems and welcoming remarks Katyń documentary “The Officer’s the Library of America.” Farrar, as a guard, Karski embarked on a were made by Paulina Kapuścińska Wife.” Straus and Giroux will publish mission to inform Europe and the and Roey Gilad, Consul General of Gura’s “Truth’s Ragged Edge: U.S., with the hopes of stopping the Israel. Avigal Gilad began the pro- RARE POLISH RENAISSANCE The Rise of the American Novel, genocide. But sadly his efforts were gram by playing John Williams’ MUSIC PERFORMED. The New- a revisionary history of the emer- ignored by President Roosevelt and theme from “Schindler’s List.” This berry Consort, ensemble-in-resi- gence of the American novel from 1789 to 1870.” Last year, other world leaders. A new, autho- was followed by Cantor Mizrahi Pawlikowski, Kosmala, and Filus. dence at both the University of Chi- rized U.S. edition of Karski’s 1944 singing and Lipinski playing Abra- cago and Northwestern University, Centerstream Publishing pub- eyewitness account, Story of a Se- ham Ellstein’s Yiddish song, “Vos Iz Zakrzewska, Czesława Kolak, and presented rare and beautiful music lished a paperback edition of his cret State, has just been published Gevor’n Fun Mayn Shtetele.” Tur- Kinga Kosmala, directors. from Poland’s Golden Age by per- book, “C.F. Martin and His Gui- by Georgetown University with a ska played Aleksander Tansman’s forming masterworks of Polish tars” (2003). foreword by former Secretary of “Sonatine” II. Intermezzo V. Finale. CONSTITUTION CELEBRA- Renaissance music. The Consort Gura’s book, “American State Madeleine Albright. Karski Cantor Mirzahi sang the traditional TION AT CONSULATE. May 3 is “kicked off” the Copernicus Cen- Transcendentalism: A History,” served as a distinguished professor Eyl Maley Rachamin. The program set aside as an important national ter’s Mayfest of May 3. Internation- was a finalist for the National in the School of Foreign Service at concluded with Mirzahi and Lipin- holiday in Poland to celebrate the ally-renowned instrumentalist, Tom Book Critics Circle Award in Georgetown for 40 years where his ski singing and playing a special world’s second oldest constitu- Zajac, researched Poland’s musical non-fiction. Some of his essays, students included Illinois Governor Kaddish composed by Mizrahi’s tion. Within Chicago’s Polonia, archives and rediscovered some of which number over fifty, have Pat Quinn and Senator Dick Durbin. long-time friend Krzysztof Pend- a multitude of celebrations took its most notable composers and their been collected in The Crossroads The exhibit, especially presented erecki. place to commemorate this historic masterpieces. As a second genera- of American History and Litera- by the PMA Staff, includes several Speaking to the guests, Consul achievement. On the eve of this tion Polish American, Zajac wanted ture (1996). panels with photographs and docu- General Kapuścińska underscored holiday, Consul General Paulina ments relating to the major events the importance of the events that Kapuścińska held a special soirée and achievements in the life of its happened 70 years ago. In his ad- at the Polish Consulate. Over 150 Become a member today hero. It was created by the Polish dress to the guests, Israel’s Con- guests attended, among them many History Museum of Warsaw with sul General Roey Gilad thanked Polonia dignitaries, along with spe- assistance from the Jan Karski Edu- Kapuścińska for organizing the cial guest, Illinois Governor Pat Polish American cational Foundation and was under commemoration of this anniversary. Quinn. the sponsorship of the Ministry of He emphasized how important it It was during this evening that Historical Association Foreign Affairs of the Republic of is to remember the victims of the the Polish Consulate, on behalf of The Polish American HistoricalAssociation Poland. The exhibit closes on May Ghetto Uprising and to honor their the President of Poland, held a spe- was established in December 1942 as 19, then travels to Orchard Lake bravery. cial program to honor five individu- a special commission of the The Polish Mission in Orchard Lake, Michigan. als with the Cavalier Cross of the Institute of Arts and Sciences in America to KOSMALA ON KAPUŚCIŃSKI. Order of Merit of the Republic of collect, compile and publish information about COMMEMORATING THE WAR- Spending an afternoon at the Polo- Poland. They were Danuta Inglot, Polish Americans. In October 1944, it was reor­ganized as a national SAW GHETTO UPRISING. On nia Book Store, enjoying the art of Krystyna Zielonka, Sefania Jarosz, American society to promote study and research in the history and April 18, the Polish Consulate host- lively conversation, and then lis- Maria Waksmindzka, and Bogdan social background of Americans of Polish descent. The Association, ed a solemn event: the commemora- tening to a lecture given by Kinga Łańko, being cited for their ser- which was incorporated under the laws of Illinois in 1972, strives to tion of the 70th anniversary of the Kosmala, Ph.D., was an afternoon vice and dedication to Poland and assist and cooperate with all individuals and organizations interested Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. Warsaw well spent. On April 20, the Chi- Polonia. The Gold Cross of Merit in Polish American life and history. Contributions in support of the Ghetto and Holocaust survivors, cago Chapter of the Kościuszko was presented to Grazyna Maksi- work of the Association are tax-exempt. Righteous Among the Nations re- Foundation held its annual meeting mowicz, a retired teacher from the cipients, leaders of Chicago’s Jew- and a soirée. Dr. Kosmala, a pro- Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski Polish Regular one-year membership to the Association is $40.00. ($25.00 for ish American and Polish American fessor from the Department Slavic Language School. students) made payable to the Polish American Historical Association. communities, Polish and Jewish Languages and Literatures at the The evening continued with PAHA, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT 06050 religious leaders, representatives University of Chicago, spoke on an outstanding performance by of the Illinois and Chicago politi- the works of Ryszard Kapuściński, Grażyna Auguścik, one of Ameri- www.polishamericanstudies.org cal scene, and the Chicago Consular as they were revealed in her publi- ca’s best jazz chanteuses. Her rendi- Corps were among the 150 guests cation, “Ryszard Kapuściński: Re- tions of Chopin’s Etude in B minor POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • JUNE 2013 www.polamjournal.com 9

POLONIA OF THE EASTERN GREAT LAKES / Michael Pietruszka PAHA Comes to Buffalo On May 16, the Polish American Historical As- was awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the soprano Brittany Mruczek, and the Echo Society of sociation Board, which includes PAJ editor Mark Canisius College Chapter of Alpha Sigma Nu ... The Niagara Falls held a general membership meeting Kohan, held its midyear meeting at the State Univer- Chopin Singing Society held its annual Mothers’ at Frenchy’s Restaurant ... Niagara Falls City His- sity of New York at Buffalo. Day Concert at the Millennium Hotel on May 8 ... torian Chris Stoianoff spoke to the members of the In anticipation of this meeting, the Polish Arts Corpus Christi Parish in Buffalo’s Historic Polonia Niagara Polish Cultural and Historical Society on Club of Buffalo sponsored a lecture by Dr. James District hosted the display of a reliquary containing a “Scanning Your Old Photographs for Preservation in Pula, entitled “Kosciuszko’s Return to America” on relic of Blessed John Paul II on May 8 and 9. the City Archives” at the Niagara Hub on May 21 ... May 15 at the Harlem Road Community Center in The Polish Heritage Society of Rochester The Patricia Ross O’Keefe Gallery at St. John Fisher Amherst. showed its support for the Krakow-Rochester Sister College in Rochester is hosting an exhibit featuring After the board meeting at the university, John City relationship by marching in the Lilac Festival the artworks of Mary Ann Richard Skalny and Bukowczyk chaired an academic session on “Eth- Parade on May 11 ... On May 11 and 12, Buffalo’s nic and Not Quite White: Poles and Others in Urban Frederic J. Skalny, entitled “Parallel Universe & Historic Broadway Market and the WNY Division Figurations,” until June 28. America,” and Dr. Anna Jaroszynska-Kirchmann of the Polish American Congress hosted a visit by Dr. Anna Mazurkiewicz, The International Joint Committee on Camp who was awarded the chaired a roundtable discussion on “Polish Ameri- Beata Zatorska and Simon Target, authors of Kosciuszko will mark the 96th annual pilgrimage Kosciuszko Foundation can Studies Today - Challenges and Opportunities” “Rose Petal Jam — Recipes and Stories from a Sum- honoring the Polish and Polish American soldiers Teaching Fellowship at in which representatives of the WNY Division of the mer in Poland”; and Kabaret Pod Banka presented of Haller’s Blue Army in Niagara-on-the-Lake on SUNY Buffalo’s Polish Polish American Congress, Polish Arts Club of Buf- “Piosenka jest cobra na wszystko” at the After Hours falo, Buffalo-Rzeszow Sister Cities Committee, Pol- Studies Program for Fall Club in Mississauga ... Tadeusz Bradecki, resident June 9 ... Corpus Christi Parish announced that its ish Legacy Project and Niagara Polish Cultural and 2012 and Spring 2013, director of the National Theatre in Warsaw and ar- 34th Annual “Dozynki” Harvest Festival will be Historical Association, among others, participated. held the weekend of August 16 through 18, and will organized PAHA’s mid- tistic director of the Slaski Theatre in Katowice, di- year meeting. Dr. Ma- rects this year’s production of the musical “Guys and feature performances by Melody Lane, Al Kania’s POLONIA TIDBITS. On the April 14, the Skalny Polka Smile Eastern Style, Buffalo Concertina All- zurkiewicz is Assistant Dolls” at the Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Professor at the History Center for Polish and Central European Studies at Stars, New Direction and the Harmony Polish Folk Ontario from May 11 through October 12. Institute of the Univer- the University of Rochester presented “Penderecki: Ensemble; and Buffalo’s Best Pierogi Contest. The Avant-garde, or Romanticist?” featuring pianist Jan Maklakiewicz’s “Polish Mass” was per- sity of Gdansk. PAHA’s If you have any item that you would like to have Eunmi Ko, violinist Sini Virtanen and double bass- formed by the St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish Agnus board held a roundtable ist Julia Shulman at the Strong Auditorium on the Dei Choir and the Cantible Choir at St. Ignatius included in future installments of this column, please with organizations from university’s River Campus ... Rita Cosby, author of Loyola Church in Mississauga, Ontario on May 12 send the information to me by the 6th day of the Western New York’s “Quiet Hero: Secrets From My Father’s Past,” spoke ... On May 19, Assumption Parish in Buffalo’s month preceding the month in which you would like Polonia, and were im- at Daemen College in Amherst on April 16 ... Barba- Black Rock neighborhood continued its 125th anni- the item to appear (ie. June 6 for the July edition) at pressed with the area’s ra Strzepka spoke about porcelain paintings at the versary celebration with a Marian Concert featuring [email protected]. vitality. April 17 meeting of the Polish Arts Club of Buffalo ... The Greater Niagara Frontier Council of the Boy Scouts of America awarded the Silver Beaver Award to Mitch Banas, James Pasek and Judge Michael Pietruszka at the organization’s Volunteer Recogni- tion Dinner at the Millennium Hotel on April 18. The Kalina Singing Society marked its 112th an- niversary with a dinner at the Millennium Hotel in Cheektowaga, and Kabaret Moralnego Niepokoju presented “Pogoda Na Suma” at the John Paul II Pol- ish Cultural Centre in Mississauga on the 21st ... The Polish Heritage Society of Rochester convened its Annual Meeting at St. John Fisher College on April 25 ... St. Adalbert Basilica, in Buffalo’s Historic Celebrating the 5th Year Guinness World Record Holder Polonia District, hosted a special Mass celebrating the Feast of St. Adalbert and honoring the 2012 Am- Most Fish Dinners Served at an Event Pol Eagle Citizens of the Year, featuring a perfor- mance by soprano Brittany Mruczek, on April 27 … Also on the 27th, Dr. Andrew Rozbicki’s Celebrity Theme Basket Auction symphony Orchestra presented “Golden Voices,” • Prizes Valued at $50 and up! featuring Polish mezzo-soprano superstar Malgorza- ta Walewska and bass Maciej Miecznikowski, at the • Tickets Sold Til Sat. 6:00 PM Toronto Centre for the Arts. On the 28th, the Skalny Center for Polish and Central European Studies joined with the JCC Ames Amzalak Rochester Jewish Film Festival to screen Jolanta Dylewska’s film, “Chronicle of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising According to Marek Edelman,” at the Little Theatre in Downtown Rochester, and the • Polish Heritage • Fish Fry Friday Only John Paul II Polish Cultural Centre in Mississauga presented a recital by Jan Jakub Nalezy ... Dorothy Festival Pageant • Polish Platter Malczewski, known to many WNYers as the “Butter • Pierogi Eating Contest • American Dinner Lamb Lady,” passed away at the end of April ... The Polish Cadets of Buffalo are seeking volunteers to • Chrusciki Bake-Off • Also Hamburgers, assist them in cataloging their collection of Polish • “Polish Classic Hotdogs, Roast Beef, books, paintings, photographs and posters ... The Professional & Business Women of Polo- Cooking” by Authors Polish Sausage, nia held their scholarship fundraiser, featuring the Laura & Peter Veranski Pierogi, etc.! “Diva by Diva” cabaret show, at Erie Community College on May 1 and its scholarship dinner, featur- ing Mari McNeil, at Kloc’s Banquet Facility in West Seneca on May 29 ... On May 3, the Syracuse Polish Home hosted a Polish Constitution Day Ceremony which attracted NYS Senator John DeFrancisco and Onondaga County Legislator Chris Ryan. A video of • Polish Beer the event was posted on “youtube” by Robert John- • Canadian Beer son WNY native and former Lancaster Opera House director Tom Kazmierczak has returned to the Em- • American Beer pire State to accept the position of executive director • Pop, Water & Wine of the historic Landmark Theatre in Syracuse ... The Polish Army Veterans of WNY (SPK), Msgr. Adam- • Vendors ski Polish Saturday School, St. Stanislaus Parish and • Exhibitors the WNY Division of the Polish American Congress sponsored the Second Annual May Day Celebra- • Kids’ Games tion, marking the beatification of Blessed John Paul • Music & Dancing! II, Polish Flag Day, Polish Constitution Day and Pol- ish Veterans Day, at St. Stanislaus Church on May 5. Leszek Dlugosz performed at the Beverley Street ADMiSSion AnD SPK Hall in Toronto on May 5 ... The “hotdocs” Ca- CHoiCE oF DinnER nadian International Documentary Festival featured only $17.00 documentaries “Made in Poland” at theaters across Purchase Online or at the Youth through age 16 years receive FREE regular Festival Toronto until May 5. Information about the films in- admission when accompnied by an adult. Admission includes: cluded in the festival can be found at www.hotdocs.ca/ Polish Union of America Office. entertaining shows, exhibits, Polish music, dancing, & more! film/search/search&film_programcategories=“Made in Poland” ... Sister Johnice Rzadkiewicz, CSSF, founder of the Response to Love Center in Buffalo, 10 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • JUNE 2013

BABA JAGA’S CORNER / Jagoda Urban-Klaehn POLONIA ON FILM / Joseph W. Zurawski Marie Curie’s Mission During Year of the Dragon (1985) Action, Crime, Drama asks Stanley, “Who are you?” he re- the Great War: “Little Curies” Distributor: MGM/UA sponds simply: “I’m Polish.” On August 3, 1914, Germany for a nurse’s diploma and started Entertainment Company So why did Stanley change his declared war on France. While working with her mother when she Director: Micheal Cimino name if he is so proud and deter- wars cause awful damage to people turned 18 in 1915. Irene, Marie, and Screenplay Writer: Oliver Stone mined to be judged as a Polish? It and properties, they also bring out Mlle Klein organized a course for Featuring: Mickey Rourke (as comes up when there is a heated dis- the best in many. Marie emerged about 150 women nurses/techni- Stanley White, Stanley Luszinski), cussion about how Stanley is han- from her mental and physical col- cians needed to operate the X-ray Caroline Kava (Connie White), dling his job in cleaning up the gangs lapse ready for her heroic mission units. These women/nurses/radiol- Raymond J. Berry (as Lew in Chinatown. Lew(is) Bukowski, in which she Bukowski) Stanley’s superior in the police de- also involved her partment, reminds Stanley that he daughter Irene. Editor’s note: This column uses changed his name from “Luszinski” Thanks to Marie direct quotes from the film that we to White. Stanley gives Bukowski a Curie, over one consider offensive. They are printed long, silent look that suggests that million X-ray ex- solely for academic purposes, and maybe the name change was not aminations were to aid in defining the characters and worth it. It helped Stanley (did it done on wounded the tone of film. really?) move up in the department Mickey Rourke plays a Polish Ameri- soldiers which but would he have made faster ad- can detective who changes his last helped medical In looking for films with a Pol- vancement (like his Polish buddy name to “White,” but nonetheless personnel find the ish American characters, one can who kept his Polish name and now identifies with his ethnicity, albeit in exact place where easily miss “Year of the Dragon.” is his superior) if he kept his Polish a less than flattering fashion. the shrapnel/bone It featured the most decorated cop name? This was an intriguing scene break was locat- in New York, Stanley White (nee a beer on the doorstep. When he and had me wondering if White was ed. Stanley Luszinski), taking down returns, intruders are attacking Con- thinking of changing his name back Just before the With the help of the Union of Women of France, Curie the notorious Chinese gang triad in nie. They kill her and escape. to Luszinski even though the final Great War, Irene (at the wheel, above) organized twenty mobile radio- New York. The film uses deroga- Connie’s funeral — in a Polish scene in the movie shows Stanley, and Eve spent logical (X-ray) car units, so called “Little Curies,” to go to tory terms that stereotype Chinese church in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, wounded in the street, in the arms the summer with the army zones. The first mobile units operated thanks Americans and others unfairly. with very audible prayers in Polish of Tracy. White’s final line is “You their governess to the limousines donated by other women families. A few reviewers acknowledged being recited in the background — were right and I was wrong. I’d like and maid in a lit- Each mobile unit contained a small generator (dynamo) that Stanley White was Polish Amer- is one of the most reverent Polish to be a nice guy. But I just don’t tle villa in Britta- that could be hooked to a car battery when there was ican but there were also comments funerals ever filmed. It is one of the know how to be nice.” ny; Marie stayed no electricity available. such as that of Dragan Antulov, who longest and most poignant scenes According to Michael Cimino, in Paris. The Ra- wrote there were “unnecessary and in the film as friends express their director of the film, the final line of dium Institute was almost empty ogy technicians were needed not too direct allusions to Stanley’s own sympathies to Stanley. White was supposed to be “Well, I since all able men were mobilized. only in the mobile units but also in immigrant background.” The following day, Stanley goes guess if you fight a war long enough, In September, with the Germans radiological stations, which were set Nevertheless, Polish Americans to a Polish bar. In what I’ll call a you end up marrying the enemy.” approaching the French capital, the up mainly in the field hospitals. should be aware of the Polish pres- delicate scene, there is no sugges- That line was deleted, suggesting French government relocated from During the war, Marie traveled ence in this film. tion that Stanley will drink to excess Stanley will remain as Polish as he Paris to Bordeaux. Marie Curie de- constantly with the X-ray to the bat- Even though Stanley’s wife but he seems to be in some turmoil ever was. cided to protect the radium and took tlefields in her flat-nosed Renault. Connie fills their home with Polish as to what his future will be. The film was not a major- com a train to Bordeaux with a heavy 40 She went several times to Belgium Catholic icons, little else of sub- Stanley has numerous tempestu- mercial success. It opened on 982 lb. suitcase carrying one gram of the and worked near the famous Marne stance is mentioned about Connie’s ous dealings with his own superiors screens and had total gross U.S. rev- material in the form of tubes of radi- battle. At this time, there was a “Polishness.” Her devotion to main- and the Chinese triad gang. The enues of $18,707,466. Voters for the um bromide encapsulated in a lead. shortage of good roads, so the maxi- taining their home, her interest in New York mayor, who gets cam- Internet Movie Data Base cast 7,060 She wanted to make sure the Ger- mum speed of the X-ray mobile car having a family, her position in the paign cash from the Chinese gangs, for it as the best Polish American man army would never capture this was about 20 miles per hour. She community, her relationship with tries, but is unable, to get Stanley movie. “national treasure of great value.” lived through many accidents and the church and her faith are evident, to go slowly with the investiga- Caroline Kava, who played The next day she took the train back flat tires. One time in 1915, the auto- but few reviewers make note of tion. After hearing how other ethnic Connie, and Mickey Rourke, who home; one of the very few civilians mobile was completely overturned these traits. In Stanley’s neighbor- groups have made unlawful accom- played Stanley, received mostly among many soldiers going towards into a ditch when the chauffeur tried hood, Polish is spoken openly on the modations with the Chinese triad, positive reviews for their portrayals. the war. to turn wheels too quickly. Marie streets, and was heard several times Stanley exclaims, “I’m not Italian. Both appeared in other films cast as Although Marie hated the war ended up underneath the cases of in the movie, as when Stanley was I’m a Polak. And I can’t be bought.” distinctly Polish American charac- and believed that a perfect society apparatus, badly bruised. At first she returning home from work. People One gets the strong impression that ters. I will review some of these in can only be achieved through the could not move, then she has heard worship in Polish, eat at Polish res- this aspect of what he considers his future columns. peace, she was not sitting idle. She the chauffeur calling her: “Madame! taurants, and drink at Polish bars. “Polishness” will continue to influ- v v v decided to donate her service to Madame! Are you dead?” Luckily White has a bizarre “romance” ence and dominate his thoughts not Joseph W. Zurawski is author France, her adopted country. With her injuries were not too bad, but of sorts with Tracy Tzu, a television only for the remainder of the inves- of Poland: The Captive Satellite: A the help of the Union of Women of the equipment had to be replaced. reporter. Most Polish Americans, tigation but for the rest of his life. Study in National Psychology; Pol- France, she organized twenty mo- Marie passed the driving exam and and reasonable individuals, would In the movie, Stanley never hesi- ish American History and Culture: probably think: “Stanley will come bile radiological (X-ray) car units, sometimes drove just by herself, a tates to identify himself as Polish A Classified Bibliography; Polish to his senses. Once he realizes the so called “Little Curies,” to go to the rarity for a woman at that time. American. In fact, he seems anxious Chicago: Our History, Our Recipes; army zones. The first mobile units Marie was called on to help not successful marriage he has with his to do so and relishes it especially six regional histories (Niles, Illinois, operated thanks to the limousines only in Belgian hospitals, but also wife Connie, he’ll regret all this when he could throw it into the face Door County, Sister Bay, Kewanee donated by other women families. went on the mission to Italy in 1918 foolishness with Tracy.” Stanley of the “refined” Chinese crime boss. Each mobile unit contained a small to study Italy’s resources for radio- does just that (almost) as he tries to After a heated exchange, Stanley, County, Liberty Grove, Saukville) generator (dynamo) that could be active materials. In addition, she reconcile with Connie: “I care more with apparent pride, blurts out — and Sturgeon Bay Shipbuilding. hooked to a car battery when there welcomed about twenty soldiers about you than anyone in the world.” in less than flattering fashion, that He has also developed educational was no electricity available. An X- from the American Expeditionary However, when Connie asks, “What he is Polish and of peasant stock. materials for several publishers on ray tube was installed on a movable Forces to teach them about radio- do you want, Stanley?” he replies, He makes it very clear: he is going the Polish American experience stand so that it could easily reach activity. Marie heard the guns of “I don’t know what I want.” He to take down the Chinese boss. It and taught Polish American history the injured body area or limb. It also armistice (1918) while she was in needs some time to think. But Con- is significant that Stanley does not and culture at Wright College and nie responds she doesn’t have time. contained a folding table for a pa- the laboratory. Together with her co- wave a gun, claim he’s the top cop Triton College. His article “Out of She’s 35. After explaining the extent tient, photographic plates, screen, worker, Mlle Klein, they had to sew in New York, or say how the law or Focus: The Polish American Image heavy curtains to eliminate outside some three-colored French flags of her commitment to the marriage, police are going to stop the Chinese in Film” appears in the Spring 2013 light and ampoules filled with radon and hang them around the Institute, she concludes, “It’s over.” She be- triad; it will be Stanley, a peasant. Polish American Studies. (a gaseous product of radium). For since one could not buy any in Paris. gins to cry. Stanley leaves to drink In a serious moment, when Tracy protection there were cotton gloves After the World War I, Poland and a lead apron. Marie’s usual became a free country, a longtime dress also included an alpaca hat dream of Sklodowski’s family. In Polish-English POLISH AMERICAN and a Red Cross armband. the letter to Joseph Sklodowski Translator X-ray equipment was still a nov- (Marie’s brother), Marie expressed CULTURAL CENTER elty, so some doctors were skeptical her joy about the independence of • Official documents, letters, at first. But they were often amazed Poland: “We have seen the resur- e-mails, etc. 308 WALNUT STREET how the radiographic picture, with rection of our country which has • Reasonable rates. • Fast, reliable service by e-mail PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 help of some mathematical analy- been our dream. We did not hope to or regular mail. sis, could help to identify the right live to this moment ourselves; we • Translation to/from other lan- (215) 922-1700 place where surgical intervention thought it might not even be given guages available as well. When You’re in Philadelphia’s Historic was needed. Since there were more to our children to see it – and it is • Over 25 years experience work- District, Visit The Polish American and more war casualties, Marie des- here!” ing with genealogists, attorneys, Cultural Center Museum Exhibit Hall perately needed more personnel and v v v businesses, film-makers, gov- Featuring Polish History and Culture ernment, medical professionals, found a great help in Irene. After Visit Jaga’s Polish Culture web- OPEN 10:00 a.m. TO 4:00 p.m. • FREE ADMISSION etc. Irene and Eve came back to Paris in site at www.polishsite.us. January through April • Monday to Friday ANDY GOLEBIOWSKI the Fall of 1914, they started school May through December • Monday to Saturday 109 Rosemead Lane again. Irene graduated with perfect REFERENCES Gift Shop is Open During Regular Exhibit Hall Hours Cheektowaga, NY 14227 grades in Mathematics, Physics and • Eve Curie: “Madame Curie” Closed on Holidays (716) 892-5975 Chemistry from the Sorbonne Uni- • Barbara Goldschmidt: “Obsessive Visit Us on the Internet: www.polishamericancenter.org versity. She also took her course Genius” POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • JUNE 2013 www.polamjournal.com 11 Polka Fireworks 39th Annual Festival POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL CHICAGO — Fourteen of the cago Masters, Jeff Mleczko & The nation’s top polka bands will be fea- Dynabrass, Darrell Weltin’s New tured at the Seven Springs Mountain Brass Express, Tony Blazonczyk’s Resort in Pennsylvania, Wed., July New Phaze, The Eddie Forman Or- 3 thru Sun. July 7, 2013. chestra, Henny & the Versa Js, The Bands scheduled to perform Buffalo Concertina All-Stars, The include: The Polka Family, The Diddlestyx, Mon Valley Push, and Knewz, Jimmy K & Ethnic Jazz, DJ Ken Olowin. The Nu-Tones, Ray Jay & the Car- Outdoor pool parties with DJ DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION AND CONTINUANCE OF POLISH AMERICAN MUSIC ousels, Stas Golonka & The Chi- Kenny Olowin will take place Wednesday through Friday. Satur- day will feature Big Dan’s Poolside Extravaganza. Saturday night will Positively Beneficial feature an after hours “Jam Session” hosted by Mon Valley Push. Steve Benefit for Scrubby is Truly One for the Ages Litwin’s 30th Anniversary Concer- by Larry Trojak wait until people have left this earth to reflect the music he loves so much and his ability to con- tina Jam will take place on Friday, At a time when the headlines are filled with upon their contributions and discuss the impact nect with fans wherever he performed. This was, July 5. news of bombings, rogue states with grow- they made while they were here. So it was amaz- in a roundabout way, payback for all that effort ing nuclear aspirations and our own economic ing to have so many people whose lives Scrubby and it was a treat to behold. TEEN MIXER. As a way for the uncertainty, it’s refreshing to know that people has touched in his 40+ years in polkas—both lo- It’s impossible to overstate the selfless efforts younger generation to foster these can put that all aside and still come together for cals who have seen him play at intimate settings of all the people who helped make that evening polka friendships, Polka Fireworks a good cause. On Saturday April 20, more than like the Broadway Grill, Town Edge, Chopin’s, possible: the Seweryniak/Maziarz family; Danny will be hosting a Teen Mixer and 600 people descended upon the Potts Catering; the Harvey Mo- Tween Party. There will be games Harvey D. Moran VFW Post in ran Post; the folks who worked and contests, refreshments, fun, West Seneca, N.Y. for an evening throughout the evening selling prizes, and the chance to build the that was billed as “Show Some tickets, bartending, and making friendships that make those who Love for Scrubby.” And from the sure things stayed reasonably travel to polka festivals into one big moment the doors opened, show orderly; the bands who dedi- polka family. This will be held Fri- some love they did. cated their time and efforts, even day, July 5th and promises to be a The evening was intended the bands who offered to play great time for all who attend. as a much-needed fundraiser to but, because of time constraints, For more information or room help defray some of Scrubby’s couldn’t. This was a massive reservations contact: Bel-Aire En- cancer-related medical costs, so undertaking that, despite some terprises at (708) 594-5182, email all proceeds from that night— minor “hiccups,” went off flaw- [email protected] or visit pol- from ticket sales, to CD sales, to lessly. Maybe it was just divine kafireworks.com. 50-50 raffles, to proceeds from intervention. the silent auction—went to that Of course, given what he’s IPA Awards effort. Just a cursory look around gone through in his recovery, ev- the hall at any point in the eve- eryone in attendance wondered Announced ning said that every aspect of the if Scrubby was going to be up The International Polka Associa- effort was a huge success and to singing that evening and, in tion has announced the 2013 induct- Scrubby’s financial burden would true form, he did not disappoint. ees of the Polka Music Hall of Fame now be somewhat easier to bear. Hearing him belt out the familiar and the Music Awards for last year’s As to the event as a polka strains of “She Likes Kielbasa,” song, vocalists, band and album. happening, it was a night like was positively therapeutic for They will be honored at a ban- few others in recent memory. In those crowding the front of the quet on August 3, 2013, during the polkas, it seems there are dances stage and extending back more IPA Festival and Convention in In- and there are events and this was than half the length of the hall. dependence, Ohio. definitely the latter. Nothing, in- This was what they’d been miss- Hall of Fame Living Category: PHOTO: ROB PIATKOWSKI cluding electrical circuits that FAST FRIENDS: Seweryniak and Trojak. ing for so long; this was what John Furmaniak, Sr. (Illinois) continually overloaded, leaving they needed to hear—and they Frank Borzymowski (Maryland) the bands repeatedly playing “unplugged,” could etc., and out-of-towners who have seen him thrill responded in kind. The crowd reaction was deaf- Deceased Category have put a damper on this evening. Because, quite huge crowds in scores of larger venues—be on ening; the adulation could not have been more Jan Cyman (Florida) frankly, it was a night that didn’t need power— hand to tell him so. There were times when the well-placed. Pioneer Category the electricity that filled the room was palpable. lineup of people waiting just to talk to him or get It’s been said that dealing with cancer is as Tony Petkovsek (Ohio) The crowd was an eclectic mix of regular Buffalo a photo with him looked like a line for an audi- much a mental battle as it is a physical one; face Song of the Year polka-goers, Broadway Grill long-time patrons, ence with the Pope. Perhaps that’s fitting since it with the right mindset and you gain a dis- “For the Love of Music” by polka fans (and musicians) who traveled from Scrubby (though he would deny it emphatically) tinct advantage. If that truly is the case, then the Tony Blazonczyk’s New Phaze points throughout the United States and Canada, truly represents polka regality in Buffalo. It’s no roughly 600 people in attendance that evening— Album of the Year representatives from both local and national pol- coincidence that, when talking about Buffalo and the scores of others who could not make “Yesterday’s Songs” ka organizations, and hundreds of others who’ve polkas to anyone outside of the area, his is the it but still purchased tickets—gave Scrubby a by the IPA Tribute Band simply been lucky enough to have known Scrub- first name that will come up. And nothing says much-needed, much-deserved shot of confidence Best Male Vocalist by. It was obvious that, in addition to helping the you’ve accomplished all you set out to do better as he moves forward. And that’s really the best Lenny Gomulka financial cause, they all came with one common than becoming synonymous with your livelihood love anyone could have shown that evening. Best Female Vocalist goal in mind: to honor, through their presence, (think golf without thinking of Tiger Woods or v v v Mollie Busta Lange one of the most influential polka personalities to basketball without mentioning Michael Jordan; Larry Trojak, founder of the Dyna-Tones, is Best Band/Instrumental Group ever hail from the Nickel City. it can’t be done). That recognition, however, is the owner of Trojak Communications in Minne- Dennis Polisky & the It’s unfortunate that we, as a society, tend to both the result of a decades-long commitment to apolis. Maestro’s Men

POLKA MEMORIES / Steve Litwin

(l. to r.) Alphonse Joseph “Al” Sojka, accordion and leader; Edwin “Sam” Sojka, lead tenor sax and 3rd clarinet; Stanley Sierakowski, bass; Jimmy “Camp” Cam- pagna, 2nd clarinet/alto sax; Edmund Sojka, 2nd tenor sax and violin; Edwin Last month, the Polka industry lost the great Eastern-style band leader Al (Sojka) Soyka. Thanks to Joan Bambuch, lead clarinet/alto sax; Mieczyslaw “Stanley” Sojka, drums; Glen Taft, Martin–Przepiora for sharing these photos with us. If you have a special Polka Memory photograph to 2nd trumpet and music arranger; Steve Ziemba, 1st trumpet; and Raymond publish in the Polish American Journal, email : [email protected]. Sojka, piano and vocals. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • JUNE 2013 www.polamjournal.com 12

NOTES / Barbara Pinkowski Veteran Musicians Form Band BUFFALO, N.Y. — Five sea- hits,” said Szymanski. soned area musicians have united The band’s first public appear- Homage to Eddie Blazonczyk, Sr. to form Special Delivery, Buffalo’s ance will be Saturday, June 1, 2013, newest band offering everything at the George F. Lamm Post, Ameri- from ethnic to alternative music. can Legion #622, 962 Wehrle Drive, Special Delivery — Tom Goldyn, Williamsville, for the “Opening of Mark Kohan, David Miesowicz, Jay the Grove” party. Special Delivery Skiba, and Ted Szymanski — col- will play alongside the award-win- lectively have over two-hundred ning Polka Country Musicians from years of playing experience, and Connecticut. For ticket information, have performed with each other contact Bob Krawczyk at (716) 633- over the years. 9242 or 837-3582. Goldyn and Skiba were most Other upcoming performances recently members of Miesowicz’s include: Bedrock Boys, a band that earned June 9. Resurrection Church honors as one of Buffalo’s “Best Lawn Fete, Batavia, N.Y. 2-5. Oldies” bands. Szymanski was June 18. Polka Boosters’ Meet- leader of the Cityside band for over ing, Polish Falcons, Depew 8-10:30. twenty-five years. Kohan, a member July 4. 4th of July Parade, Har- DANNY POTTS and Tony Blazonczyk, the leader of AL KRUPSKI (left), the newest member of New Direc- of the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame, lem Road, Cheektowaga New Phaze from Chicago. tion, with Dennis Raczkowski, and Ron Urbanczyk. was leader of the Steel City Brass July 4. Bandshell, Cheektowaga for 30 years. Town Park, 1:30-5:30 BUFFALO, N.Y. — Hi every- the Harvey Moran Post in West p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance or “We have been working with July 21. Bandshell, Dartwood one. I hope you’re all enjoying our Seneca, N.Y. The hall was packed $13 at the door. and include a hot each other recently as fill-ins,” said Park, Cheektowaga, 7-9 beautiful weather. It’s been a long and love was in the air for our local dog. Also, a cash bar and other food Miesowicz. “We liked what we July 28. St. Martha’s Lawnfete, wait and it’s finally here! polka musician, David “Scrubby” will be available. Call Sandy at heard and decided we should form 20 French Rd., Depew The official summer season starts Seweryniak, who is famous in the (716) 837-2684 for information. the new band.” To hire the band, or to learn later this month and we eagerly look polka industry. People came from June 7-8. Polish Heritage Festi- “We have the best of both more, contact Teddy Szymanski at forward to many outdoor doings. near and far to support him in rais- val at the Fairgrounds in Hamburg, worlds,” said Szymanski, referring (716) 668-9101 or Dave Miesowicz On April 13, Gregor’s Grove in ing funds for his medical bills in his N.Y. Music by the Polka Family and to the member’s ability to switch at 684-7336. West Seneca was the place for a bout with bile duct cancer. It was Chardon Polka Band (Fri.), and by between ethnic and variety-dance Special Delivery will launch its great polka night with Tony Bla- more crowded than some Dyngus the Buffalo Touch and John Ste- music. website this summer, which will zonczyk & New Phaze, and the day events, which you know are al- vens & Doubleshot (Sat.). There are Special Delivery will be one of include information about public New Direction Band. There was ways packed. There was lots of great also many other activities, includ- the area’s most versatile bands. “Be- appearances, member biographies, lots of fantastic music put out by polka music played by Phocus, The ing contests, displays, food, raffles, sides playing several instruments song catalog, and more. Tony B., Trent Arbaitis, C.J. Lack- Touch, and The Piatkowski Broth- vendors and a performance by the each, all members of the group sing, owski, John Furmaniak, Tim Jag- ers (and Friends). Ludowa Nuta, the Polish-Canadian which allows us to play everything odzinski, and Brian Kapka. Their Scrubby said he felt good enough Folk Choir. Check the festival web- from Old World polkas to Top 40 CPA Summer arrangements are very similar to the to sing a song or two, but a reoccur- site for more info. Picnic, July 21 late and great Eddie B., Tony’s dad, ring power outage put a damper on June 11. The Buffalo Touch play Listen to the CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Polka Association’s Summer Picnic BIG TONY POLKA SHOW will take place Sunday July 21, 2013 at St. Sava’s Picnic Grove, 2300 W. WJJL 1440 AM Ridgewood Drive Parma. The gate Niagara Falls / Buffalo, NY opens at 2:00 p.m with polka music SUNDAY EVENING from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. by Randy 5:00 p.m. Krajewski’s Badinov from Toledo, The entrance donation is $11.00, with 18 and under free. No BYOB. Send all promotional material to Food and beverages will be avail- Tony Rozek able. 78 Cochrane St. For more information or table Buffalo, NY 14206 reservations, call (216) 228-1134.

For advertising information, call Be sure to visit Steve’s Polka SCRUBBY SEWERYNIAK and his sister, Jennifer. The LENNY GOMULKA performed with the The Piat- (716) 824-6092 Pages on the PAJ website. polka legend said he felt good enough to sing a few kowski Brother Band (with guest drummer Larry Tro- [email protected] www.polamjournal.com songs. jak) at the benefit for Scrubby. and Tony does resemble his dad, that. Making the best of it, Scrubby at the River Grill in Tonawanda, bringing back many memories. The and Larry sang a cappella, which N.Y. starting at 7:00 p.m. highlight of the evening was a trib- touched the hearts of everyone in June 14. The Buffalo Touch play ute to his dad when they played a the hall. at the Strawberry Festival/Street medley of songs Eddie B. recorded It was nice to see Lenny Gomul- Dance in Angola, N.Y. accompanied by a slide show of ka and Mitch Biskup there, and also June 18. Polka Boosters Meet- photos of the band from early times many local musicians showing their ing at the Polish Falcons Hall, 445 to the most recent. It ended appro- support for Scrubby. It made my Columbia Ave. in Depew, N.Y. priately with a photo of Eddie B. in day when Larry Trojak sang “Red Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Everyone a tux and the band playing “Polka Shoes” polka. The fans did go wild welcome to attend. Refreshments Celebration” — very touching. The with this one. Fans were very gener- and music. For more information, New Direction band did a great job. ous, as there were many donations call Chris at (716) 771-1076. Billy Barnas retired from the band of food, refreshments, baskets for June 22. Summer Polka Jam at recently to spend more time with the auction, and raffle prizes. This the new Potts Banquet Hall, 41 S. his family. Al Krupski is the new was one huge, successful night of Rossler Ave., Buffalo. Music by The member and adds his pizzazz to the everyone supporting and showing Boys and The New Direction Band band. their love for Scrubby. We hope and from 7:00 p.m.-midnight. Danny pray his treatments will help him to will welcome summer by serving GET WELL WISHES … go out to recover and return to good health. free hot dogs and offer beer specials. Judy Lukowski, Flo Jaskier, and June 23. The Buffalo Touch play Ron Handzlik. Hope they all get CONGRATULATIONS … to Chris at Houghton Park in Kaisertown at better quickly—your prayers will Tanski on her purchase of a lovely 5:00 p.m. help. home. It was christened with a big June 23. Polka Dance at Potts Kentucky Derby party, where many Hall, 41 S. Rossler, Cheektowaga. BOOSTER BLAST. I have to men- pretty ladies wearing magnificent Stephanie & her Honky Band along tion the April 18 meeting of the hats had a wonderful time. with special guest star Eddie Guca. Buffalo Polka Boosters Club: a deli- Music from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Admis- cious swięconka was served; John HAPPY FATHER’S DAY … goes sion $10.00 Free buffet for all. Gora provided the entertainment; out to all the dads out there. Enjoy June 26. The Polka Variety Club and the hall was filled with lots your special day with those who are Meeting at the Leonard Post, 2540 of people, which made for a fabu- so dear to you. It’s nice to get cards Walden Ave., Cheektowaga. Doors lous party. John sure knows how to and gifts, too. open at 6:30 p.m. Music starts at please the audience. Chris Tanski, UPCOMING 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome and her officers, and the board helped refreshments are served. Call Bill at prepare and serve the food, and June 1. Opening of the Lamm Post Grove. 962 Wehrle Dr., Wil- (716) 759-8194 many members brought in placeks June 30. The New Direction and other fine baked goods. liamsville, N.Y. with music by the Polka Country Musicians and Band play in the beer tent from 2:00 LOVE SHOWN. It was advertised Special Delivery, Buffalo’s newest p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Lackawanna as “Showing Some Love for Scrub- polka band. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Festival at Lackawanna’s Veteran by” — a benefit dance April 20 at Music is from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 Stadium POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • JUNE 2013 www.polamjournal.com 13

TOLEDO POLONIA / Margaret Zotkiewicz-Dramczyk FREE CATALOG! HEAR ALL THE POLKA STARS Sister Cities Fest and Spring Concert on There were several notewor- enthusiastic crowd was entertained nity of Toledo “PACT” members get SUNSHINE thy events in April and May in and from 6:30-midnight by Badinov al- in for a reduced price of $6.00, all SEND FOR A FREE CATALOG around Toledo worked well for my ternating with Freeze Dried, with a others $8.00. SUNSHINE schedule: special guest appearance by Mitch The Echoes of Poland Spring PO BOX 652 April 13 was a double play. First Biskup. Ron and Sue Biskup once Concert takes place June 9th at W. SENECA, NY 14224 up was the Toledo Sister Cities again made certain that fans got the Notre Dame Academy, which is CDs $12 each $2.00 SHIPPING & HANDLING International Festival, held at the their money’s worth as the music just a few blocks away from Club University of Toledo in the after- lasted past the midnight hour. Raf- Soda in west Toledo. If your tastes noon hours. Toledo Sister Cities In- fl es and testimonials also took place that day run to a church festival, be ternational is partnered with approx- throughout the evening with the top sure to check out Blessed Sacrament imately a dozen cities worldwide, raffl e prize of one thousand dollars Parish, where Randy Krajewski & one of which is Poznan, Poland, being won by none other than clari- Badinov perform from 1:00-5:00 and the Toledo-Poznan Alliance has net man Jim Mackiewicz Jr. of Ba- p.m. been a member of TSCI for the past dinov. All of this was done to raise Enjoy the summer! 23 years. As noted in the festival funds and awareness for organ and booklet, Poznan, which is located in tissue donation, in honor of Ron’s Jimmy Sturr one of the most commercially active daughter Lisa. regions of Eastern Europe, was the Moving into early May, the IMA Autobiography Released departure point for the majority of held its last dance of the spring sea- DALLAS — Benbella publish- Toledo’s Polish immigrants. son May 6 with Jeff Mleczko & ing released Jimmy Sturr’s autobi- Polish heritage was well repre- Dynabrass. Jeff and the fellows are ography called Polka King, The Life sented at the Festival. The Polish- always a solid bet and it was espe- and Times of Polka Music’s Living American Concert Band per- cially nice to see some new, younger Legend. formed an hour-long set of Polish fans enjoying the music at IMA. It Sturr shares stories chronicling favorites and other musical selec- will be only a few brief summer everything from his upbringing in tions, followed by The Echoes of months before both of the Toledo the one-stoplight village of Florida, Poland Folk Song and Dance En- polka clubs will be back into the N.Y., to how he became a bandlead- semble. The Echoes dancers took swing of monthly dances. er, entrepreneur, and Grammy win- to the center stage and performed Looking ahead, if you happen to ner. a half hour set of dances, with both be around Toledo on June 2, the Pol- The book is available at $24.95 the adult and children’s groups in- ka Zone is holding a Father’s Day plus $4.50 shipping & handling. volved. Dance from 3:00-7:00 pm at a local Write: JS Productions, Box 1, The evening brought the monthly bar, Club Soda, located at 3900 Se- Florida, N.Y. 10921 or call (800) Toledo Area Polka Society dance, cor Road near the I 475 exit. TAPS, 724-0727. held as always at the Conn-Weis- IMA, and Polish American Commu- senberger Hall. The Steve Drze- wicki Band from Bay City made its fi rst appearance in the Toledo area to an appreciative if modest crowd. Drivetime Polkas There is just one more dance until the summer hiatus for TAPS. with “RONNIE D” April 21 brought in wonderful WESTERN NEW YORK’S ONLY SEVEN-DAY-A-WEEK POLKA SHOW spring weather and also the Saints Adalbert & Hedwig Parish Pol- ish Day festival and dinner. This www.drivetimepolkas.com WXRL 1300AM event was held in the basement of MONDAY-SATURDAY The Rich Bobinski Orchestra St. Adalbert, and after a Polish style 5:00-7:00 p.m. Rich Bobinski • 2010 Inductee International Polka As- dinner at noon, Randy Krajewski sociation Polka Music Hall of Fame & the Czelusta Park All Stars en- RBO tertained the crowd until 6:00 p.m. WECK 1230AM Moving on to a big event for SUNDAYS Summer 2013 Appearances April, the Lisa Biskup Annual 8:00-11:00 a.m. Memorial Gift of Life Dance took Sat., June 8. St. Stanislaus Church, 82 Akron St., Meriden, CT. Church Festival, FOR INFORMATION or 6:00-10:00 p.m. Call St. Stanislaus 203-235-6341, June 860- place April 27 at the PRCU Hall in ADVERTISING RATES, CALL Wyandotte, which is where it has 536-2452 been held since its inception. The (716) 683-4357 Sat., June 29. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Live TV broad- cast & taping for WVIA PA Public Media, Pennsylvania Polka. 8:00- 9:00 p.m. For info, call Ginny Fredmanski 570-602-1134 or June 860-536-2452. THE POLKA CAROUSEL Sun., June 30. Our Lady of Czestochowa Church Festival, 222 MacArthur Blvd. & Rt. 117, Coventry, RI. RBO plays Noon-4:00 p.m., Food, Rides, Booths, Cow Chip Bingo. Call Louise 401-821-7409, 401-323-0255 Sun., July 14. The Polish American Cultural Association, 5 Pulaski Pl., Port Wash- ington, NY. Annual Family Picnic, Dancing 3:00-7:00 p.m. Call Irene 516-883-5553 Sat., July 20. Private Engagement (Long Island, NY) Sun., July 21. Middletown Lodge of Elks #1097, 48 Prospect St., Middletown, Your Host: Ed Slomkowski NY. Fund Raising Dance sponsored by General Pulaski Memorial www.radioharborcountry.org Committee of Orange County, NY. Dance 2:00-6:00 PM, Food available. Call Kathy 845-386-5199, 845-649-6328 Wed. 11:00 a.m. to noon Fri., July 26. Lyons Park, Putnam Blvd., Port Chester, NY. Summer Concert Se- Sun. 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. ries, 7:30-9:00 p.m. Bring lawn chairs. Call Angelo 914-937-3550 www.polishnewcastleradio.com or June 860-536-2452 Wed. 5:00 to 6:00: p.m. Sat., July 27. The Gazebo on the Green at St. Michael Church, 25 Maple Ave., Beacon Falls, CT. 6:00-8:00 p.m. Park Concert, Food available, Fri. 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Bring lawn chairs. Call Bob 203-723-7470 Sun., Aug. 4. Pulaski Park, 40 Belchertown Rd., Three Rivers, MA. 2:30-6:30 p.m. Food available. Call Paul 413-323-8236. Wed., Aug. 7. Sherman Green Gazebo, Corner of Reef and Post Rds., Fairfield, CT. 7:00-8:30 p.m. Park Concert, Bring lawn chairs. Call Ken 203- ROCKIN’ROCKIN’ 259-7765. Tues., Aug. 13. Coe Memorial Park, Torrington, CT. 7:00-9:00 p.m. Park Concert, Bring lawn chairs, Rain location inside auditorium on site. Call POLKASPOLKAS Donna 860-489-2274, June 860-536-2452 with Sat., Aug. 17 & The Riverhead Polish Hall, 214 Marcy Ave., Riverhead, NY. Sun., Aug. 18. Sat. Noon-5:00 p.m.; Sun. 1:00-6:00 p.m. in conjunction with The MIKE & GEORGE PASIERB Polish Town Fair. Under the tent in the picnic area, Polish food available in The Hall. Call Mike 631-727-7696. Sun., Aug. 25. The Four Seasons Country Fair, St. Michael Church, 25 Maple WXRL Ave., Beacon Falls, CT. fternoon (time to be announced), Food, Booths, Crafts, Bring lawn chairs. Call Paul 203-747-4641. 1300 AM June Sherry Ingram, 352 Packer Rd., Mystic CT 06355-1124, 860-536-2452 LANCASTER-BUFFALO Fan Club — Cheryl Witek, 150 Purchase St., Suite 5, Rye NY 10580-2141 SAT. 2:00-3:00 p.m. Dr. Janusz R. Richards, Website Manager/Content Management & Layout SUN. 8:00-9:00 p.m. www.richbobinski.com 14 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • JUNE 2013

THE OLD COUNTRY / Richard Poremski ACPC Awards Five $5K Pulaski Scholarships by Marion Winters, Chairman terviews. Additionally, she is a vol- an ACPC Affiliate, Friends of Polish Five winners of the $5,000 Brig. unteer in the Emotion Regulation Art (FPA), Detroit, of which she is a Gen. Casimir Pulaski Scholarships Clinic, a therapist in the Child Anxi- member. were announced by Marion Winters, ety Disorder Program, and an Ad- Natalia’s extensive Polish studies Chairman Pulaski Scholarship Com- junct Instructor/Freshman Seminar include three weeks at Jagiellonian mittee, American Council for Polish preparing curricula to aid students Univ. in Krakow; 10 years as a stu- Culture (ACPC). A record number in transition to college and holding dent in Saturday Polish Language of applications were received this two individual mentoring sessions Classes at the Pulaski Language year. The scholarship program was with each student. School; three week-four summers initiated 13 years ago as a result of K r z y s z t o f Choreographers Course in Poland; a sizeable endowment by the Con- Lukasik, born and eleven trips to Poland. rad R. Walas family with continuing in Poland, is Ann Hardt Williams, the mar- support from the Polonia. working on a ried mother of three teenage chil- Serving with Winters on the Pu- Master of Sci- dren, has completed the Master’s laski Scholarship Committee for ence degree in Degree course- 2013 are Deborah M. Majka, MS; Transportation work at Har- Carolyn Meleski, MS; Carol J. Sur- Engineering at vard University ma, Esq.; and Peter J. Obst, MA. the State Uni- with a GPA of The exceptional qualities of versity of New Jersey, which he ex- 3.74 and is cur- school work and research plus pects to earn in Jan. 2014. His work rently research- dedicated community services per- experience over the past three years ing and writing formed by the applicants made the has had him working in transporta- an approved MAKING IT RAIN. Old Town Warsaw. May 16, 1976. final selection process quite difficult. tion departments in Krakow, Poland thesis proposal. The Committee felt that most of the and New York State. Since March of In 2012, she conducted archival applicants deserved recognition for last year, he has been employed at research in Poland and Ukraine. A OBITUARIES their outstanding achievements and the Rutgers Intelligent Transporta- Harvard Divinity School professor honestly wished that funding was tion Systems Laboratory. finds Williams to be a “profound available that could have allowed Krzysztof’s awards include historical thinker whose Master’s Ray Manzarek, Founding for several more awards. Dean’s List at Rutgers, the Skalny thesis grew out of the final research The Committee selected the fol- Scholarships for Polish Studies in paper in his course. He awarded her Member of the Doors lowing students for the 2013 Pulaski 2012 and a scholarship from the an A+ for the paper and an A (high- the band’s vocalist. Scholarships for Advanced Studies Polish American Engineers Assoc. est grade possible) for the course. After they were joined by Robby grants of $5,000 each: in 2011. He has served as Secretary Williams based her thesis on Krieger on guitar and John Dens- Aleksandra in the Rutgers Polish Club for three her discovery of an interesting, more on drums, the band released M. Babiarz of years, wherein he planned and led a under-interpreted, almost unknown

PHOTO:THE DOORS six albums, all of which were suc- Baltimore, Md., 37-day road trip around the U.S. and 80-page manuscript diary of Adela cessful. After Morrison’s death in who earned an represented the Club at the Polish Poest Hardt (1891-1977). It is the 1971, the band continued on as a AB degree in Student Organization’s Intercolle- professor’s conviction that “this trio, releasing two more albums. Chemistry and giate Conference at Yale University. diary can be used to augment our Manzarek, who was born and Physics, Magna A Rutgers University professor who knowledge of the social and cultural raised in Chicago and studied at the Cum Laude, at oversees Krzysztof’s thesis project history of World War II in Poland. It Department of Cinematography at Harvard Uni- (graded A) finds that this student is an invaluable contribution, and in UCLA, Manzarek occasionally sang versity three years ago, is pres- excels in homework assignments, my view, potentially publishable”. for the Doors, and was portrayed by ently a medical student at the Univ. presentations, and group projects, Williams professional experi- Kyle MacLachlan in the 1991 film of Maryland School of Medicine, and has “tremendous confidence in ences cover a period from 1979 to biopic about the band. where her Grade Point Average is Krzysztof’s ability to succeed.” 2001. She had served various firms “I was deeply saddened to hear 4.0. Natalie Misteravich received a in the capacities of Engineering about the passing of my friend and Aleksandra’s considerable re- BA degree in Slavic Studies with a Placement Consultant; Director of Ray Manzarek (nee Raymond bandmate Ray Manzarek today,” search experience includes serving Polish Concentration in 2008, and Marketing; Senior Account Man- Daniel Manczarek, Jr.), a found- Krieger said in a statement. as the Neurology Research Pro- then gained a ager; Sales Rep. for Money Maga- ing member with the Doors whose “I’m just glad to have been able gram Coordinator at Johns Hopkins Master’s Degree zine; Sales Supervisor; and Manag- keyboard work was a touchstone of to have played Doors songs with School of Medicine. Currently, she in Polish Stud- ing Editor for the American Board hits like “Break On Through to the him for the last decade. Ray was a serves as a member of the Appli- ies three years of Internal Medicine. Her immedi- Other Side” and “Light My Fire,” huge part of my life and I will al- cations Review Committee in the later. She is cur- ate academic goal is to complete her died at the age of 74 after a battle ways miss him.” “Droga na Harvard” (Way to Har- rently working Master’s degree by writing a com- with cancer. Manzarek played in several other vard), a scholarship based compe- on a doctorate pelling thesis that will be used for The musician died at a clinic in bands after the Doors, including tition, which was created to raise in Polish Litera- academic journal articles and test Rosenheim, Germany, surrounded Nite City, a rock group which re- the awareness of the possibility ture and Culture and extend key hypotheses from the by members of his family, said his leased a number of albums in the of studying at Harvard and other with a Czech Language & Literature thesis for a book project. Her career publicist. 1970s. premier American schools among minor at Indiana University. Next goal is to combine academic inter- Manzarek formed the Doors af- In 1998 he wrote a best-selling students in Poland. In the past few January she will be conducting dis- ests with her background in market- ter a chance meeting in July 1965 memoir about his experiences, Light years she had served as president of sertation research in Krakow and ing to bring Polish culture and his- on Venice Beach, Los Angeles, with My Fire: My Life with the Doors. He the Harvard Polish Society; taught Warsaw, Poland for six months. tory to a wider audience. Jim Morrison, a fellow alumni from is survived by his wife Dorothy, a Polish to school-aged children; and Natalie’s academic advisor profes- the film school who was to become son, and three grandchildren. served as a Polish Lector at a Catho- sor views her dissertation proposal Subscribe today! lic church. 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Biegasiewicz Honored GENEALOGY / Stephen M. Szabados Using Gazetteers and Maps to Find Your Ancestors When I was young, I used an atlas to ence in fi nding villages. After fi nding Sources of older maps that I found use- fi nd places on a map. However, books one of my names on Wikipedia, I use ful are: of maps were rare in the 1800s and ear- the GPS address on their page to quick- • Austrian Military Maps from ly 1900s, and gazetteers were used to ly fi nd the location on a map. Here, I about 1910 at http://laza- locate places. look for other town names from my list rus.elte.hu/hun/digkonyv/ Gazetteers are dictionaries of place and make sure the location shown is in topo/3felmeres.htm. names that describe towns, villages, the correct area. All town names are not • 1907 Kingdom of Poland maps and states. They include only the listed and many times the spelling has at Internet Polish Genealogical names of places that existed at the time changed but it has proven to be a useful Source (www.ipgs.us) the gazetteer was published. They can tool if the names are listed. • The Map Library of the Federa- also provide interesting facts about Another useful tool can be found at tion of East European Family the community and help you to know ATSnotes.com, which has an index of History also has some older de- where to look for additional records. German and Polish town names that is tailed Polish maps (http://www. Erie County (N.Y.) Sheriff Tim Howard (left) and Chief Scott Jos- Published from 1880 to 1902, the very helpful in determining the spelling feefhs.org/maplibrary.html) lyn (right) congratulate Deputy Simon Biegasiewicz, following Slownik Geografi czny is the commonly of town names for the areas of Poznan, Remember the main purpose of this a ceremony honoring Biegasiewicz at the annual Erie County used gazetteer for Polish towns. Cover- East Prussia, West Prussia, Pomerania exercise is to identify the exact loca- Stop-DWI breakfast, May 7. Biegasiewicz has made approximately age includes all localities in the former and Silesia. (www.atsnotes.com/other/ tion of our ancestors’ birthplace. Once 300 DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) arrests over the past three Polish provinces of Russia and most lo- gerpol.html) found, we will be able to determine years. Ever vigilant, he spotted and arrested an intoxicated driver calities in the former Austrian province I have been able to fi nd many Pol- where to look for the Polish records before the morning ceremony, making it the 116th DWI arrest of Galicia. It also covers the German ish town locations using present day that we seek. this year by the Erie County Sheriff’s Office. provinces of Poznan, West Prussia, maps. However, many town names v v v East Prussia, Silesia, and Pomerania that I found on older documents are not Stephen M. Szabados, a regular PBS Genealogy Roadshow but not as comprehensibly. The towns shown on current maps. This becomes contributor to this newspaper, is the are listed alphabetically and the powiat diffi cult because the spellings were author of Finding Grandma’s European The American Public Broadcasting System (PBS) is planning (county administration) and gmina are changed, the names were changed to Ancestors and Find Your Family His- a new program, Genealogy Roadshow, and has issued a casting listed for each town. Copies of the book something very different, the town was tory. call for people who want to participate either as professional ge- are hard to fi nd but CDs are available at merged with a nearby town, the town nealogists or as subjects with family history problems. The pro- PGSA.org. You can also view the gaz- no longer exists or the town is too small ducers are looking for local on-camera genealogists in the fol- etteer online at: http://dir.icm.edu.pl/pl/ to show on the map. When contacting advertisers, be lowing cities: Nashville, Tennessee; San Francisco, California; Slownik_geografi czny/ To fi nd towns not found on current sure to say you saw Austin, Texas; and Detroit, Michigan. Interested persons should Recently, I have found that Wikipe- maps, I had to fi nd maps that were cre- their ad in the write to the producer at [email protected]. dia can also be used as a quick refer- ated about the time my ancestors lived. Polish American Journal! No doubt the idea came from the popular Antiques Roadshow that has existed for a number of years. A comparable program already exists in Ireland. SURNAME CORNER PROVERBS, SAYINGS, AND NOTIONS / Robert Strybel Sredzienski Gives Folk Music Presentation NORTHAMPTON, Mass. — On April 14, 2013 the Polish Names by Occupation Folk Wisdom of the Polish People Heritage Committee of Northampton presented to the friends of by Robert Strybel Various sayings have long been pared to share (with guests) what- Polonia an afternoon of Polish Folk Many Polish last names originated known to refl ect the common knowl- ever it contains. Music narrated by Gary Sredzienski, many centuries ago to describe people on edge, folk wisdom, values and feel- Literally: Whatever the cottage an accomplished musician. the basis of their occupation. In addition to ings of the Polish people. They have is rich in. Sredzienski has committed him- the basic form (given fi rst), numerous de- taken the form of proverbs, apho- self to preserving the old style Pol- rivatives emerged to indicate the person’s risms, mottos and slogans. Many Kto rano wstaje, temu Pan Bóg ish music using his accordion as son or helper. Here are some of the more embody profound truths; others are daje. a vehicle to express this musical common: light-hearted, even comical. Equivalents: Early to bed and heritage. He demonstrated how the Many proverbs and concepts are early to rise makes a man healthy, Polish music the early immigrants Akuszerka ...... midwife shared with other nations, although wealthy and wise or The early bird introduced to the Connecticut River Chałupnik ...... farmer with a their phrasing may differ. Others are gets the worm.. Valley changed and evolved over small cottage but no land more unique and diffi cult to trans- Literally: God gives to early ris- each generation to the Polish music Dziedzic ...... heir (this is seen late, let alone fi nd equivalents for. ers. heard at today’s gatherings. as an occupation for a nobleman) The following compilation barely The Poles who arrived here one Dzierząwca ...... tenant, lease-holder scratches the surface of Poland’s Bóg Honor Ojczyzna hundred years ago worked hard dur- Garncarz ...... potter extensive treasure trove of maxims Equivalent: God and Country ( is ing the week on the tobacco farms and in the factories located Gospodarz ...... farmer and adages, but even these few may common in English-speaking coun- in the Valley. When friends and relatives gathered for weekend Kątnik...... laborer, a poor person who help show what Polish people be- tries). house parties, they sang, dance, and listened to the graceful folk lived in someone else’s cottage lieve in, what they consider impor- Literally: God Honor Homeland music of the Old Country. Musicians played the accordion or fi d- Kmieć ...... a self-supporting farmer tant and – in a word – what makes (Fatherland) dle or both to provide this Polish American folk music, referred Komornik, Kumornik ...... a farmer who them tick: Note: This motto fi rst appeared to by the old timers as po starem krajsku meaning “from the old owned no land or cottage and lived in on the banners of 19th-century Pol- country.” someone else’s house Tylko pod krzyżem, tylko pod ish insurgents. Sredzinski’s presentation was to last two hours, but the inter- tym znakiem Polska jest Polską, a est of the gathering kept him for two extra hours. The program For a custom-researched analysis of Polak Polakiem. Za wolność Waszą i naszą was truly appreciated by all in attendance. your surname – its origin, meaning, num- Equivalent: Below the cross Equivalent: For your freedom ber of users, where they live and coat of alone, this sign of the soul, can Po- and ours. BRUSH UP / Polonia Media Network arms if any,, kindly airmail a $19 check land be Poland, and a Pole be a Pole. Note: This 19th-century saying (adding $10 for each additional surname Note: This short verse coined by was born of the conviction that the you wish researched to: Robert Strybel, ul. Adam Mickiewicz, Poland’s great struggle for freedom anywhere is a Emergencies Kaniowska 24, 01-529 Warsaw, Poland. 19th-century romantic bard, empha- struggle for a free Poland, then un- For more information please contact: Jestem turystą ...... (Yehs-tehm tuh-RIHS-tohwn) m sized the Poles’ unfailing attach- der occupation by three aggressive [email protected]. Jestem turystką ...... (Yehs-tehm tuh-RIHS-kohwn) f ment to their Catholic faith. partitioning powers. I am a tourist. Przykro mi ale nie mówię po polsku ... Gość w dom, Bóg w dom. Za chlebem (PSHIH-kroh mee ah-leh nyeh MUH-vyeh poh POHL-skuh) Discovering Roots (When a guest enters the house, Meaning: For bread. Forgive me, but I do not speak Polish. God enters the house.) Note: A reply to the question why Note: This self-explanatory say- someone left his native Poland and Nie rozumiem ...... (Nyeh roh-ZUH-myehm) Genealogy and travel ing refl ects the Poles’ traditional traveled to America or other coun- I do not understand. services in Poland Czy ktoś tu mówi po angielsku? ... “gościnność” (hospitality). tries. (Chih ktohsh tuh MUH-vee poh ahn-GYEHL-skuh) • research archives for family records Does anyone here speak English? • translate genealogical documents Czym chata bogata Continued next month Obrabowano mnie ...... (Oh-brah-boh-VAH-noh mnyeh) • support in locating long-lost family Equivalent: The home is pre- • travel guides throughout Poland I have been robbed. • help organizing family reunions Włamano się do mojego samochodu ... • complete translating assistance (Vwah-MAH-noh sheh moh-YEH-goh Sah-moh-HOH-duh) • provide trips to ancestral villages My car has been broken into. • professional photography services Moje rzeczy są ubezpieczone For more details please (MOH-yeh ZHEH-chih sohw uh-behs-pyeh-CHOH-neh) visit our website: My possessions [things] are insured. www.discovering-roots.pl Potrzebuję tłumacza ..... (Poht-sheh-BUH-yeh twuh-MAH-chah) I need an interpreter. or contact us directly: Jestem niewinny ...... (Yehs-tehm nyeh-VEEN-nih) m Kasia Grycza: Jestem niewinnna ...... (Yehs-tehm nyeh-VEEN-nah) f [email protected] I am innocent. Magda Smolka: Nie zrobiłem tego ...... (Nyeh zroh-BEE-wehm TEH-goh) m [email protected] Nie zrobiłam tego ...... (Nyeh zroh-BEE-wehm TEH-goh) f [email protected] I did not do it. 16 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • JUNE 2013

BOOKS IN BRIEF / Florence Waszkelewicz Clowes MLIS The Daily Struggles of Jewish Resistance Fighters ISAAC’S ARMY formation of any depth. This book provides ily have become successful. the novel has many twists and turns as these A Story of Courage and Survival details unseen before. two learn to overcome corruption and love in Nazi-Occupied Poland ZAREMBA each other. by Matthew Brzezinski A LIFE WORTH LIVING or Love and the Rule of Law Random House, 2013 by Sofia Synos by Michelle Granas INVISIBLE COUNTRY notes, index, 472 pp., 30.00. Taylor & Seales Publishing Create Space, 517 pp. Four Polish Plays Brzezinski has provided a fascinating nar- 2012, 258 pp., $19.98 Cordelia, a polio victim who needs a crutch by Teresa Murjas rative history of several Jewish resistance This memoir is a combined historical ro- to walk, has lived a secluded life in Warsaw. Intellect / University of fighters, their families and their experiences mance and personal diary. Written in the first She is humble and resigned to her fate, taking Chicago Press throughout World War II, The novel concen- person, Sofia develops a positive attitude to- care of her aging parents and a brother who 2012, 295 pp., $30.00. trates on the Warsaw Ghetto and the Jewish ward life at a young age, continually striving seldom leaves his room. She supports the Murjas has translated into English, four resistance during the Second World War. to control her own destiny. Sophia’s family family by her translations. plays which were written at the turn of the At one time over three million people were is affected by World War II: her father and The house is a shambles, her father con- century when Poland did not exist. This book crammed into the Ghetto, an area that former- brother are killed but she and her mother, stantly putting off repairing things. When is part of a long-time project on late nine- ly housed Poles and Jews. Poles were forced made prisoners of war, manage to survive. she and her father go to visit a relative in the teenth and early twentieth century Polish nat- to move out and the Jews required to move in. She is determined to live a normal life and Polish countryside, their car breaks down. Of uralistic drama. She had previously edited and In a short period of time the area was fenced receives a degree in Economics. She meets course, they have no jack or ability to repair translates two other plays. The book is divid- off and rations cut. Jewish police, who aided Arthur, who is a graduate of Polytechnic In- the car. Cornelia struggles to walk to a distant ed into five sections. The translation project the Germans, were forced to come up with a stitute and they soon marry. Sofia finds that, house, where a stranger reluctantly agrees to itself, an overview of partitioned Poland, syn- set number of “volunteer evacuees” each day under Communist rule, she is unable to prac- help them. opses of the plots, and the Polish naturalism who were transported to a new settlement, but tice in her profession. The economy is getting Zaremba is a stranger, yet he seems to and short biographies, with black and white were, in fact, transported to Treblinka or the worse and the couple realizes they can’t get know about Cordelia’s father’s heart condi- photographs of the authors. There are several forests, to be killed. ahead in that situation. Arthur decides to go to tion. Zaremba is a successful business man but photographs of the actors in one or more of Jewish resistance fighters banded together, America, alone, for work. a fugitive sought by the police, and when he the plays. one of the leaders of the Jewish Fighting Or- It is five years before Sophia is able to join finally delivers the couple safely to their door, All four of the plays carry themes of de- ganization was Isaac Zuckerman, who is de- him, only to learn Arthur has a girlfriend. She it is in the middle of the night and he asks if spair, conflict and uncertainty. The family re- picted in the title of this book. threatens to leave him, but Arthur begs off. he can stay. He stays for days, shopping for lationships are intervened by boarders or lov- It is a difficult book to review, deserving They raise their two sons to be achievers and breakfast and returning with soft fresh bread, ers who add to the sorry state of affairs. The a read from every Pole, Jewish or Polish. they obtain full scholarships to college. So- an unusual find, and other surprises, bringing characters are hopelessly entangled with each Brzezinski focuses on four families in this phia is continually critical of herself, striving some happiness to the family. other and cannot find a way to improve their book, writing captivating accounts of their to become a better person, ignoring the dis- The book is a funny, aggravating story situation, often ending up killing themselves daily struggles, fears and courage throughout crimination, worrying about her sons and the of these two characters, one shy and hum- or other members. the war. These families, the resistance fighters choices they make. The couple becomes suc- ble and the other bold, wealthy, hunted by Murjas says the authors injected the psy- and others fought in the two largest rebellions cessful, purchasing a home in Florida, travel the police and falling in love with Cordelia. chological and socio-political views that were and citywide uprisings of Warsaw during the to visit their children and their families, living When Cordelia discovers the reason Zaremba prominent in the late nineteenth and early war. Though many survived Gestapo brutality the American dream. is sought by the police she overcomes her twentieth century in their characters, as one and torture chambers, often escaping through Her personal ambition to better herself and shyness and decides to help clear his name. way to express the frustration of the people. the sewers, over 100,000 died in the Warsaw her family continue to plague her. It takes a Cordelia is attracted to Zaremba and can’t be- In Russian-controlled Poland, the Polish lan- Uprising. Yet few history books provide in- long time for Zofia to realize she and her fam- lieve that he would love her. The remainder of guage was only allowed in the theater. Philadelphia’s Classical Musicians Martha’s Advice on Aging are Subject of Book and Lecture In her new book, Living the at Mount Sinai Hospital in New care doctor regularly Good Long Life: A Practical Guide York, where she established a cen- • Find your passion PHILADELPHIA — On April 6, to Caring for Yourself and Others, ter for geriatric health, The Martha • Connect with others 2013, friends and guests of the Cur- Martha Stewart arms herself with a Stewart Center for Living, in 2008, • Stop complaining — change what tis Institute gathered to hear about team of specialists, including sever- a year after her mother died. you can, and accept what you can- the contributions of generations of al of the nation’s best geriatricians, True to her passion for minu- not Polish musicians who helped raise to reshape a more somber landscape. tiae, tons of charts, tips and recipes • Stay curious the musical level of both Philadel- The entertaining and home decorat- adorn the pages. At the book’s core: phia and the country, making the ing maven, self-made entrepreneur, her “10 Golden Rules” for staying HD Telewizja z Polski city’s musical life amongst the most philanthropist and recent grand- physically, mentally and socially admired and respected in the world. mother of two insists “successful fit. They range from eating well and Now Available Marie Hejnosz, president of the aging” be gracefully performed in staying fit to connecting with others WASHINGTON, D.C. — As Polish Heritage Society of Phila- the intrepid manner undertaken by and “staying curious.” many as thirty high definition (HD) delphia, welcomed everyone. Dr. her mother and grandparents, all of “When you’re through changing, television channels and eight radio Teresa Wojcik, Ph.D, president of 100% Polish ancestry. you’re through,” she says. stations can be yours with a sub- the Philadelphia Chapter of the “They all lived into their 90s Stewart compares aging to a bon- scription to Telewizja z Polski. Kosciuszko Foundation, introduced and were healthy and vital people sai tree, which is revered in Japan All channels are available live at Paul Krzywicki, a faculty member until shortly before they died,’’ and, with proper care, flourishes as the same time they are broadcast in of the Curtis Institute of Music and says Stewart, 71. “I’ve always been it ages. Her “10 Golden Rules” for Poland. All television and radio pro- former member of the Philadelphia Marie Hejnosz, president of the interested in their longevity and growing old beautifully, like the grams are automatically recorded Orchestra. in other parts of the world where bonsai: and retained for two weeks, giv- His lecture served to introduce Polish Heritage Society and Paul Krzywicki. people are healthy. I always wonder • Eat well ing you the possibility of repeated a book he is writing, “Polish Mu- what they’re doing to stay healthy.” • Maintain a healthy weight playbacks of any program that was sicians in the History of Classical of the first draft, reading from com- She sought the counsel of many • Stay physically active broadcast within that time frame. Music in Philadelphia.” Presently pleted excerpts. He also gave a brief experts for the comprehensive book, • Get quality sleep For more information, contact no publication exists that brings history of the Curtis Institute of Mu- including her personal trainer, yoga • Wear sunscreen [email protected] or visit www. attention to the exceptional Polish sic, which helped develop this book. instructor, chiropractor and doctors • Collaborate with a good primary polskatelewizja.tv. musicians who were so important Following the lecture, Piotr Filo- in Philadelphia’s cultural history, chowski, originally from Warsaw NEW IN THE PAJ BOOKSTORE and at the same time considers these but now studying at Curtis, gave a musicians within a history of clas- violin recital. He was accompanied Halik Kochanski’s THE EAGLE UNBOWED sical music in America. Krzywicki by faculty member Susan Nowicki, Poland and Poles in the Second World War gave the audience a brief overview on piano. The Second World War gripped Poland as it did no other country in Europe. In- vaded by both Germany and the Soviet Union, it remained under occupation by foreign armies from the first day of the war to the last. The conflict was brutal, as Maciuszko Manuscript Available Polish armies battled the enemy on four different fronts. It was on Polish soil that CLEVELAND — Dr. Jerzy J. Hitler’s invasion of Poland in the architects of the Final Solution assembled their most elaborate network of ex- termination camps, culminating in the deliberate destruction of millions of lives, Maciuszko passed away on March 1939. He spent over five years as a including three million Polish Jews. In The Eagle Unbowed, Halik Kochanski tells, 3, 2011 at the age of 97. Prior to prisoner-of-war in German camps. for the first time, the story of Poland’s war in its entirety, a story that captures both his retirement he enjoyed a distin- His book documents his and his the diversity and the depth of the lives of those who endured its horrors. guished career as a library direc- family’s stories as well as those of Most histories of the European war focus on the Allies’ determination to liber- tor, scholar, professor at Alliance other Cleveland Poles. ate the continent from the fascist onslaught. Yet the “good war” looks quite differ- ent when viewed from Lodz or Krakow than from London or Washington, D.C. The College, writer, lecturer, and advo- At the time of his death, the cate of Polish culture. Eagle Unbowed provides in a single volume the first truly comprehensive account basic manuscript had been com- In March of 2013 his wife of of one of the most harrowing periods in modern history. pleted. His wife spent the next two 35 years, Dr. Kathleen Maciuszko, years preparing it for publication. $35.00 announced the release of his book plus $5.95 s&h SEND CHECK POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL BOOKSTORE entitled Poles Apart: the Tragic The book is available in paper- Harvard Univ. Press P.O. BOX 271, NORTH BOSTON, NY 14110 back ($18.00) from: Kathleen L. hc., 784 pp.; 6.125 x 9.25 inches OR CALL (800) 422-1275 • (716) 312-8088 Mon.-Fri., 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Fate of Poles During World War ORDER ON LINE www.polamjournal.com II, published by ThoughtWorks, Maciuszko, Ph.D., 20201 Lorain 32 halftones, 8 maps Road, Apt. 118, Fairview Park, Ltd. (384 pages) “2014 will mark the 75th anniversary of the World War that started in and began over Poland. 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SPORTS / Tom Tarapacki Just Say Juszczyk, Majkowski Would Do it All Again Kevin Cowherd of the Baltimore it’s got a Maryland area code.” It Majkowski won the starting job in Despite all the physical problems and other Sharks players visited Sun started his column this way: was Ravens’ general manager Ozzie 1989, and enjoyed a great season. that have drastically affected his Jablonski in the hospital to bring “Let’s get the last name out of the Newsome, who quickly got to the He completed 353 passes in 599 life, Majkowski wouldn’t do a him a team-autographed jersey. way first. It’s Juszczyk. Somehow, point: “On September 5, we’re at attempts, with 4,318 passing yards single thing differently. “I don’t “There wasn’t one NHL team that from that lonely vowel and thicket of Denver, you’re running down on the and 27 TDs. The season ended with regret it,” Majkowski said. “That’s wasn’t represented in his hospital consonants, comes a pronunciation kickoff. Can I count on you for two a 10-6 record for the Packers, and a the sickening part of it. Of course I’d room,” said Johnson. “It speaks of YOOZ-check. Don’t feel bad if special-teams tackles that game?’ Pro Bowl selection for Majkowski. do it all again. It was my childhood volume about the character of the you don’t say it right the first time. And I said: ‘Yeah, you can count The following year Majkowski’s dream and I worked extremely hard NHL.” No one ever does.” on me for three.’ So I got a lot to season ended when he suffered a to achieve that and be in the NFL. According to MyFox9, a local Well, actually someone did. live up to for that game.” About a torn rotator cuff in game ten. In It was a privilege and a dream that Minnesota television station, over “We had a Polish card-swiper at week later Kyle had signed with the 1991 Majkowski was benched in only a small percentage of guys ever $120,000 was raised from ticket our dining hall” at Harvard, said Ravens. favor of Mike Tomczak, but again get to do.” sales and a silent auction for the the football Juszczyk’s signing brings back started at the beginning of the 1992 event. For more information go to player he was memories of Isaiah Kacyvenski, the season. On a play on September 20, A M A Z I N G www.jabby13.com. talking about, highest drafted Harvard player ever. 1992 against the Cincinnati Bengals, PROGRESS. A Kyle Juszczyk A linebacker, he was selected 119th Majkowski tore a ligament in his little over a year SUPER POLES. Although “Super (inset). The overall by the Seattle Seahawks in ankle. He was replaced after the ago, Minnesota Mariusz” is no longer competing, rookie fullback 2000. It also calls to mind Henry play by Brett Favre. Favre led the high school Poles are still doing well in the the Ravens Hynoski, a fullback out of Temple. Packers to a comeback win that day hockey player World’s Strongest Man competition. selected in the Known as “Hank the Tank,” and started his next 297 NFL games. Jack Jablonski Created in 1977, the World’s fourth round “Hynoceros,” “Polish Hammer,” or Majkowski never took another snap (inset) was told Strongest Man has become the (130th overall) of the NFL draft “Polish Plow,” Hynoski was signed in Green Bay. he would never premier event in strength athletics. reveal that the Polish card-swiper as a free agent fullback by the Majkowski left Green Bay after walk again. He had been checked Poles Krzysztof Radzikowski, “actually nailed it on the first try. New York Giants in 2011. He later the 1992 season, playing mostly head-first into the boards, suffering and Mateusz Baron, were among But he’s the only one.” went on to become a Super Bowl back-up with Indianapolis and a serious spinal cord injury and the 30 athletes who qualified for Of course, Kyle quickly got a Champion in Super Bowl XLVI. Detroit. The ankle caused him a lot breaking two vertebrae that caused the 35th edition of the competition. nickname. “My freshman year,” of pain, but it was the 1990 shoulder paralysis. Since that day, Jablonski Radzikowski made it to the finals, Juszczyk recalled, “the senior tight STILL MAJIK. In the late 1980s injury that “killed my career,” has made incredible progress and finished sixth, and is considered end there, he looked at my name and early 1990s Don Majkowski Majkowski said. “I played six more through his hard work and positive an up-and-coming strongman. This and he was like: ‘No, I’m not even was the NFL’s “Majik Man.” He years, but it was through incredible attitude. past March, he won the first event gonna try. I’m just gonna call you was a unique combination of ability pain in that shoulder.” Doctors He was recently feted at the of the strongman season, the SCL Juice.’ And it stuck.” and charisma, and finished second discovered a couple years ago that “BEL13VE in Miracles Gala” at the Lapland event in Finland – better The Medina, Ohio native will try in the 1989 NFL MVP voting to Majkowski also had degenerative Xcel Energy Center in Minnesota, known as the Iceman IV – in a snow to catch on as a hybrid fullback/tight Joe Montana. It appeared that he disk disease in his back. A few with over 30 current and former white arena with a temperature of end/H-back. As Cowherd put it: “At had a great future in the league, but months ago, he had fusion surgery NHLers in attendance. San Jose 18 below zero! 6-foot-1 and a solid 248 pounds, injuries took a toll. According to in hopes of easing the discomfort. Sharks assistant coach Jim Johnson, Of course, the world’s most Juszczyk comes at you in interviews Paul Imig of Fox Sports Wisconsin, Regarding the NFL Workers a Minnesota native, drove two and a famous strongman competitor like a friendly bridge pylon with the 49 year-old, Majkowski had Compensation Program, he said half hours to attend the event. has turned to mixed martial arts. legs. been in significant pain and agony “It’s absolutely ridiculous what “His injury is heart-wrenching,” Mariusz Pudzianowski, a native Juszczyk was a two-time All- even before leaving the game. former players have to go through said Johnson, “and it tugs at your of Biała Rawska, won five World’s American at tight end and H-back The list of Majkowski’s physical to get workers comp paid for to win heart as a parent. It’s hard to see a Strongest Man titles—more than who caught 125 passes for 1,576 problems is long— everything from your case.” young athlete go through something any other athlete—as well as two yards and 22 touchdowns for the degenerative disk disease in his Although Majkowski is now like this.” runner-up titles before pursuing Crimson. He was tough and smart neck and back to post-concussion ready to return to some form of When he first got injured, doctors MMA in 2009. Quite the renaissance and versatile, the kind of player the syndrome. But his issues started normalcy, “I can’t even come close told him that he wouldn’t be able to man, Pudzianowski often appears Ravens value. with his left ankle. He’s had 11 to playing golf.” He also can no use his arms. Now with the help of as a guest singer in his brother’s “We had a draft party in surgeries on it, including back-to- longer coach his eighth-grade son the MN Courage Center’s ABLE musical group, the Pudzian Band, Medina,” Juszczyk remembered. back fusions after the first attempt Bo’s football team. Majkowski sold therapy program, he can now move and in 2008 took part in the “There were about 30 friends and didn’t work. his real estate investment company a his arms and touch his face, proving Poland’s version of Dancing with family there. Three minutes before The Buffalo native was drafted couple years ago and is now retired. that miracles can happen. the Stars. The 340-lb. strongman the 129th pick comes up, I get a ring by the Green Bay Packers out of “Fortunately, I’ve been smart with Back in January when the Sharks eventually finished second to actress (on his cell phone.) I look at it and Virginia in the 10th round in 1987. the money I made.” played the Wild, Joe Pavelski Magdalena Walach.

COMMENTARY / Boston Marathon Bombing Polonia Can Lead Healing in Boston by Dr. Julie H. Grocki region because I was the drummer 1989. Another notable Polish Amer- ber of people have given support in sentient beings heartfelt peace, love, Such a time is this! The world in the opening act for Aerosmith. ican linked with Boston is William the Boston tragedy. Without a doubt and joy. Let us love when it is easier and our nation seem to be spinning The tour was called “Back in the Filene. He was born in Poznan and strength increases with numbers. to hate. Let us offer assistance when out of control. Yet somehow the Saddle.” The gig was at the Boston later emigrated to America where It is far easier to move a large it is simpler to walk by. Come and miracle of life continues to keep Orpheum. The first night of the en- he founded Boston’s Filene de- mountain with a group of people join me on this path of philanthropy. things in enough balance for the gagement was on New Year’s Eve partment store. In fact there are an than it is to try to push it aside This is a good beginning — Polish planet to not fall off its axis. 1983. ample amount of Polish Americans alone. Solidarność has proven that. philanthropists! That is a good thing. In my opin- Aerosmith recorded the concert in Boston for the Boston Public Li- In relation to the Boston marathon v v v brary to acknowledge it. This it has bombing, the mountain that must ion, it is because the love and kind- we opened for that night. The name Dr. Julie Grocki has a Ph.D. in ness of some outweighs the hatred of the album is “Aerosmith Classics done by housing an extensive Polish be removed is that of hatred. What language collection. needs to replace it is an amassment social work and specializes in ger- and antipathy of others. Gandhi Live Two.” I found out 30 years af- ontology, mental health, and health- once said that, “When I despair, I re- ter the performance that it was put Obviously Polonia is alive in of love. Only love can bring peace. care. She is known for her eloquence member that all through history the on vinyl. Boston. However, I do not know if This century seems to warrant a as an orator. Dr. Grocki is currently way of truth and love have always While Boston is Aerosmith’s any of the persons I met there were global and national “call for com- won. There have been tyrants and of Polish descent, save for Steve passion” individually and collec- an active contributing columnist home town, it is also a municipal- for a national paper and composes murderers, and for a time, they can ity rich with cultural heritage. There Tyler. What I do know is that the tively. It is time to make a much- articles on health, mental health, seem invincible, but in the end, they was something about the city that people I encountered were incred- needed and long-awaited overhaul. and aging. An adept drummer, she always fall. Think of it — always.” touched a chord in me. Maybe it ibly friendly. I never met persons in It is time to be strong mentally, When I try to get a glimpse of was the trace of Polonia in the fine a city who were so kind. physically, ethically and spiritually. is known for her speed, agility, flex- the big picture, that statement seems metropolitan area. I have very fond memories of It is time to replace the thread of ibility, strength, and endurance on the drum set and in athletic track to be quite legitimate. Hatred never Polonia is indeed in Boston’s Boston and its populace. The Bos- acrimony so prevalent in America events. Dr. Grocki has performed wins. To carry on that wave of good- midst. For instance, the oldest par- ton Marathon calamity, as with any with goodness and kindness. ness please send your love, compas- ish in Boston is Polish: Our Lady other critical and abrupt misfortune, Things can return to a safer since her teenage years with many sionate thoughts, and prayers for all of Czestochowa. One notable Pol- causes a sudden cessation of all ac- America. However, effort is re- jazz legends. She was on tour with those in the Boston Marathon trag- ish American affiliated with sports tivity. As a whole, it has propelled quired. I know those who have no Aerosmith in 1984 where she was edy on a daily basis at least. and Boston is Carl Yastrzemski. As our nation to slow down, take a step harmful intentions can outnumber singled out by Steven Tyler and oth- For me, the saga hit home. I did many know, he was a left fielder for back, and reflect. those who have. We can win this ers for her percussive skills. some running in Boston. It was New the Boston Red Sox who was voted We Americans are in a “pause battle. Will you unite with me? You may contact her DrJPol- Year’s morning 1984. I was in that into the Baseball Hall of Fame in mode” so to speak. An untold num- Let us begin by daily wishing all [email protected]. 18 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • JUNE 2013

POLISH CHEF / Robert Strybel More Menu Ideas for a Polish Picnic Part II per to taste and 1-2 t bruised cara- BREADED PORK CUTLET (kot- Dilled potatoes and ćwikła (beets & Here are some more of the famil- way seeds. Cook on med-low in let schabowy). Pound 5 lbs bone- horseradish) go together nicely with iar old favorites for your next Polish oven or electric roaster 60-90 min. less, center-cut pork chops with this as a main course. Or serve fast- festival or Polonian picnic. Also in- Thicken with a sprinkle of fl our and meat mallet on both sides until ¼” food style (next recipe). cluded are a few suggestions which keep hot in electric roaster at festi- thin.. Sprinkle with salt, pepper your group may not have tried do val site. Note: Feel free to reverse and a pinch of marjoram and gar- POLISH BURGER (kotlet mielony far. proportion of sauerkraut and fresh lic. Dredge in fl our, dip in egg wash w bułce). Prepare ground cutlets in-season cabbage, for instance 3-4 and roll in fi ne, plain bread crumbs. as above but, while frying, fl atten GRILLED KIEŁBASA (kiełbasa z large heads cabbage and 1-2 quarts Gently press breading into cutlets so with spatula burger-style. Serve in a rusztu). Cut smoked kiełbasa into sauerkraut. it stays put during frying. Fry to a crusty bun or between slices or rye 3 - 4” serving-sized pieces. Cook on nice golden brown on both sides in bread with mustard, mayonnaise, charcoal or electric grill well away SUMMER BIGOS (letni bigos). oil or lard until fully cooked, drain Cucumbers and sour cream. lettuce and/or sliced dill pickle. from fl ame, turning frequently, until Drain well (if very sour – rinse and on absorbent paper. The fried cut- portion with a dollop of sour cream. evenly browned on all sides. These drain) 3 qts sauerkraut, chop coarse- lets can be microwaved as needed Portions may be garnished with FRIED KISZKA (kaszanka can also be cooked on a rotisserie. ly, place in pot cover with cold wa- or kept warm in an electric roaster. fi nely chopped chives or dill. smażona). Slice kiszka into rounds They can also be kept warm and ter, add 1 bayleaf, bring to boil and Serve as a complete dinner with or slices (if using the larger, blad- ready to serve in an electric roaster. simmer on med-low 45 min, stir- dilled potatoes and cucumber salad POLISH POTATO SALAD (sałatka der-stuffed variety) and fry on both Provide horseradish, ćwikła (beets ring occasionally. Separately shred (below). kartofl ana). Cook 5 lbs potatoes sides until nicely crusty-browned. & horseradish) and/or brown Pol- 1 large or 2 smaller trimmed heads until fully cooked but still fi rm, and Or, remove from casing and fry up ish-style mustard (for instance the of cabbage. Cover with water in pot PORK CUTLET SANDWICH (kot- set aside to cool. Dice potatoes. Add hash-style. This can be served as a Sarepska variety). Rye bread and and cook 30 min, Drain cabbage let schabowy w bułce). Prepare 3-4 fi nely chopped onions and 5-6 main course with potatoes and sal- Polish dill pickles are good go-to- and stir into sauerkraut. Add 3-4 lbs breaded pork cutlets as in previous diced dill pickles. Drench with 2 ad. Some like their kiszka garnished gethers. chopped smoked kiełbasa, 5 slices recipe, but serve in a crusty bun or c sour cream fork-blended with 2 c with fried onions. Provide horserad- of uncooked, thick-sliced bacon, between slices or rye bread with mayonnaise and 1 heaping T sharp ish and brown mustard. KIEŁBASA IN A ROLL (kiełbaska diced, and 1-2 qts cooked diced meat mustard, mayonnaise, lettuce or brown mustard. Toss gently to coat w bułeczce). Grillers (wiener-sized (pork, beef, dark-meat turkey and/or sliced dill pickle. ingredients and salt & pepper to KISZKA-BURGER (kaszanka w Polish sausage) or pieces of baked game). Add 1 c diced pitted prunes taste. bułce). The fried kiszka can also or grilled kiełbasa the size of the and cook on stove-top, in oven or DILLED POTATOES (kartofl e z be served fast-food style in a crusty crusty split roll into which they electric roaster at least 60-90 min. koperkiem). The ideal go-together GROUND POLISH CUTLET (kot- bone. Provide choice of go-togeth- are inserted are a convenient festi- Thicken with a little fl our. Season with bigos, pork cutlets and other let mielony). Soak 5-6 stale, crum- val fast food. Prepare as above but with pepper, marjoram, several buds sumemr meals are boiled, dielled ers like horseradish, mustard or bled up bread rolls (kaiser rolls, fried onions. serve in crusty rye or French-bread crushed garlic, a bit of bruised cara- new potatoes. Cook peeled potatoes hamburger buns, French bread) type rolls with Polish-style brown way and 2 t liquid Maggi seasoning. in lgithyl salted water until fork-ten- in milk to cover until soggy. Fry POTATO PANCAKES (placki kar- mustard or horseradish. Keep hot at festival site in electric der. Drain well, return pot to heat to 5 sliced onions in a little fat until tofl ane). Grate 5 lbs peeled potatoes roaster. Serve up with slotted spoon steam away moisture. Turn out onto golden. Run soggy bread and any KIEŁBASA & SAUERKRAUT allow excess liquid to drip away. serving dish and garnish generously leftover milk and onions through by hand or in processor. Transfer to (kiełbasa z kapustą): ): Drain well with fresh, fi nely chopped dill. meat-grinder or process briefl y. sieve and allow drippings collect in (if very sour – rinse and drain) 4 BAKED CHICKEN (kurzcaki piec- Combine with 5-6 lbs raw ground bowl. When liquid has settled, pour qts sauerkraut, chop coarsely, place zone). Season cut-up chicken (or CUCUMBERS & SOUR CREAM meat (preferably pork, pork & beef off dark liquid from top and stir the in pot cover with cold water, add 1 just preferred parts such as drum- (mizeria). Peel 10 cucumbers and or pork-beef-veal meatloaf mixture) remaining white starchy sediment at bayleaf and several grains allspice, sticks and/or thighs) with salt, pep- slice into thin rounds. Season with add 4-5 eggs, mix well by hand to bottom into grated-potato mixture. bring to boil and simmer on med- per, paprika and a little marjoram, salt & pepper, 2- 3 pinches sugar blend ingredients. Season with salt, Add 2-3 grated onions, about 4 T low 45 min, stirring occasionally. rub all over with oil, place in pan and 1 T lemon juice or cider vinegar. pepper, marjoram and a little garlic fl our, 4 eggs and salt & pepper. Mix Separately shred 1 large or 2 smaller and bake in 450° oven 15 min, turn- Lace with about 1 qt fork-blended powder to taste. Form thick oval well and spoon batter into hot fat. trimmed heads of cabbage. Cover ing once. Baste with water or stock, sour cream and serve immediately. patties and brown to a nice golden- With spatula fl atten pancakes slight- with water in pot and cook 30 min, reduce heat to 350° and bake 60-80 Mizeria turns soupy when stored, brown on both sides in hot fat, then ly, since thin ones cook better. Fry to Drain cabbage and stir into sauer- min or until done, basting every 15 so over a longer period its better to reduce heat, cover and simmer on a nice crispy, golden brown on both kraut. Cut 5-6 lbs smoked kiełbasa min and turning when bottom has serve up the cucumbers prepared as low another 10 min or so until fully sides and drain on absorbent paper. into 4-5” servings, smother with browned. The drippings may be above with slotted spoon (to elimi- cooked. Keep hot in electric roaster Serve immediately, providing sour sauerkraut. Season with salt & pep- used as a gravy base. nate excess liquid) and garnish each or reheat as needed in microwave. cream, sugar and salt on the side.

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PHOTO: JOHNSZUCH F. tend at 2:00 p.m.. sador Ryszard and Mrs. Dorata Wysocka-Schnepf. The first was the Among them were members of the Obama Ad- 65th Annual Con- ministration, U.S. government, Congress and military stitution Day Pa- officials; Washington diplomatic and military attaché rade, held in the corps; businessmen, and members of Polonia. All were western suburb treated to a Polish/Continental buffet and entertained of Parma. The by jazz vocalist Grazyna Auguscik and ensemble. parade featured Following his welcoming remarks, Ambassador the new Cleve- Schnepf paid homage to Poland’s 1791 Constitution, land Browns inspired by the earlier U.S. Constitution, both which football coach, championed the concept of freedom and democracy Ceremony on May 5, 2013 for the rededication of the Rob Chudzin- for the common man. Kosciuszko monument in Cleveland. Pictured are Eu- ski, plus local Poland and the United States have labored to ad- EXTOLLING THE VIRTUES OF POLAND and gene Bak, the event’s organizer and to his right, Ben Polish groups, vance these noble goals around the world. “We had to U.S. Polish relations, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden S. Stefanski II, the events master of ceremonies. ethnic dancers, wait 200 years longer than the U.S. for our freedom,” addresses guests at the Washington, D.C. home of high school bands and polka bands. the ambassador said, “but now we are masters of our the Ryszard Schnepf, Poland’s ambassador to the by John F. Szuch Your second choice was to attend own fate.” United States. Standing with Ambassador Schnepf CLEVELAND — Some cities the rededication of the Kosciuszko Schnepf commented on the close military and po- is his daughter, Antonia. might have one or two events sched- Monument, located to the left of litical alliance Poland and United States shared in Iraq and Afghanistan, saying “in together, out together.” He said America owes Poland much, citing the as- uled for their Polish Constitution the Cleveland Art Museum, which sistance of Polish Generals Pulaski and Kosciuszko. Day celebrations, but not Cleve- is situated in Cleveland’s Cultural He also discussed the importance of bilateral and in- ternational trade agreements. Special attention was He praised Poland’s World War II Home Army resis- land, Ohio! They started on Friday Center. The monument was origi- tance movement, and gave credit to Poland in ridding night, May 3rd with the downtown nally erected in 1905 and is one of given to the necessity of Poland’s inclusion in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program. He called on the president and itself of the imposed communist rule. “It lit the spark Terminal Tower being lit in red and the oldest in the United States to that brought down the Wall. Polish courage brought white to resemble the Polish Flag. honor Kosciuszko. It had been in Congress to attain this justified and fraternal goal. To thunderous applause, Schnepf introduced the it down for all of Eastern Europe. Though suffering At one point in time the Tower was storage in recent years due to the many trials and tribulations, Poland never, never, let the second tallest building in the Museum and its’ grounds being re- vice president, saying “there is no better evidence of friendship, trust and bonds between Poland and the the dream die.” United States. furbished. It has been returned to Biden said he was one of the strongest promoters Also on Friday night, you had its’ original luster. Prior to the un- United States than the presence of the vice-president of the United States, Joe Biden.” of NATO membership for Poland, facing opposition a choice of the Cleveland Indians/ veiling, a program was presented in from members of Congress, who thought the timing Minnesota Twins baseball game honor of the May 3rd Constitution The vice president spoke for over 30 minutes, bare- ly glancing at his few note cards. was not right, or who did not want to antagonize ob- which was designated as the “Kos- and Kosciuszko’s role in American jecting-Russia. ciuszko Observance 2013 Game.” and Polish history. After the formal “When I first ran for Congress in 1972, I won the close race with the critical help from two Polish pre- “A free Poland is our best and most secure ally, The other option was a reception program, which included various and under Article 5 of the NATO Treaty, America is and artistic program held at the Pol- speakers, Polish dancers and sing- cincts in Delaware, where I’m still introduced as ‘Joe Bidenski’,” said Biden. solemnly pledged to standby Poland,” Biden said. He ish American Cultural Center in the ers, the crowd paraded to the Monu- noted that American soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan Slavic Village area of Cleveland. ment for its’ unveiling. “And even though I’m not from Poland my heart is Polish,” he said. want to stand next to the Polish troops because “the Sunday was a full day, starting The Kosciuszko Monument re- Poles are not just soldiers, they are warriors.” with the laying of a wreath at the Ca- dedication was very nostalgic for The vice president said no country knows more about fighting for freedom than Poland. He praised In closing, Biden reflected on the Polish well-wish simir Pulaski monument, located to me. This is where I use to attend of “sto lat,” saying “May you all live 100 years, and the left of the City Hall, followed by the May 3rd celebration with my the May 3rd Constitution. “During its trying history, the courageous Polish people, though often defeated, the May 3rd Constitution live 1,000 years. Thank you a breakfast at St. Casimir’s Church. grandparents in the 1940’s and 50’s. all and may God protect our troops.” The breakfast was followed by a I can still visualize all the Haller’s never bent.” Mass in Polish and English inside Blue Army veterans who marched the beautiful church. After Mass a in those parades and are now long Polish food lunch was served in the gone. Beautiful Weather Complements Stamford Tribute by Pat Koproski siek, vice consul of the Republic of STAMFORD, Conn. — The Poland, spoke on the importance of Chicago Comes Out in Force Polish American community was the Polish Constitution to the Polish by Geraldine Balut-Coleman 100 organizations including Polish blessed with a beautiful sunny day community throughout the United CHICAGO — It was a great language schools participated in this to celebrate the 222nd anniversary States and the world. day for a parade, any parade. The year’s parade. of Poland’s May 3 Constitution, the The audience was entertained by weather was in the 60s and the Dr. Orawiec was honored for second-oldest democratic Constitu- recitations from children of the Pol- sunny sky was a perfect blue. The establishing the Orawiec Car- tion in the world. ish Saturday School, and the Slowi- theme of Chicago’s 122nd Annual diac Fund of the Polish American After a Mass of Thanksgiving at anie Polish Dancers. A reception Polish Constitution Day Parade was Medical Society. Its mission is to Holy Name of Jesus Church, cel- followed at the Holy Name Athletic “Youth is Good for Both Polonia help people better understand their ebrated by Father Mariusz Olbrys, Club. and Poland.” personal risk from cardiovascular the congregation walked to Kos- Pictured at right are (l. to r.): The Parade, held on Sat., May disease and to help those with no ciuszko Park for the ceremonies and Jerzy Karwowski, president of the 4, began with flag raising. Polish American Cultural Society; the singing of Proclamations from Mayor Pavia Al Koproski, trustee of the Kos- the Polish and and the Stamford Board of Repre- ciuszko Foundation; and Vice Con- American Na- sentatives were read. sul Mateusz Stasiak of the Republic tional anthems The main speaker, Mateusz Sta- of Poland. by Aleksandra Kurzydlowski, a senior from Obervances at Historic Courthouse, National Shrine Loyola Acad- PHILADELPHIA — The Coun- ing English in Poland camp near chowa Church in Cardale. emy. Marching cil of United Polish Societies of Przemysl, Poland. Starting at 3:00 p.m., officers, front and cen- Chester, Pa., held its Annual Obser- DOYLESTOWN — A commu- members, and friends gathered for a ter were the Il- vance of the Polish Constitution at nity-wide Polish Constitution Day para-liturgical service with hymns, linois National The Windy City’s Constitution Day Parade was led off by the 1724 Court House in Chester, 222nd Commemoration was held at prayers, readings from the Scrip- Guard and the young Polish Americans. Fri., May 3, 2013. the National Shrine of Our Lady of ture, a special address, and a Ro- Illinois Nation- This event is held every year Czestochowa in Doylestown, Pa., sary Walk and Benediction. Newly- al Guard Band, followed by state, insurance and no resources for test- with members of the Polish com- sonsored by the Polish American elected President Frank Cetera said county, and city dignitaries, and rep- ing. Since 1996, Dr. Orawiec started munity of Delaware County along Congress Eastern Pennsylvania Dis- guests enjoyed a social with refresh- resentatives of Chicago and Illinois free screening for cholesterol, blood with political representatives from trict, Sun., May 5. ments in the parish hall following Polonia. Dr. Bronislaw Orawiec, a pressure, glucose, body mass index the City of Chester and Delaware A Mass at 12:30 p.m. was fol- the event. Rev. Joseph L. Sredzinski cardiologist, was this year’s Parade and overall health risk, as well as County. lowed by a Youth Program in served as Master of Ceremonies. Grand Marshal. each year conducting free, two to Teresa G. Wojcik, PhD. was the Visitors Center. There were perfor- The Polish Constitution Day Pa- four day-long screenings within the guest speaker for the event. Dr. mances by Adam Mickiewicz Pol- rade proceeded up Columbus Drive Polish community. Wojcik teaches in the Department ish Language School, Our Lady Western New York in the heart of downtown Chicago. Polonia is indebted to ABCTV of Education and Counseling at of Czestochowa Polish Language ROCHESTER — On April 30, Chicago’s Polish Constitution Day Channel 7 for telecasting the Parade Villanova University. She also cur- School, Sloneczniki Children’s Folk Polonia celebrated Constitution Day Parade is the largest Polish parade and for Chicago’s Emmy-award rently serves as the president of the Dance Group, St. Adalbert Polish with a Mass at St. Stanislaus Kostka outside of Poland and celebrates winning new reporter and anchor Philadelphia Chapter of the Kos- Language School, and the P.K.M. Church followed by an “Akademia” the anniversary of the ratification Alan Krashesky for his many years ciuszko Foundation and as a mem- Polish Folk Dancers. presented by the students of Roch- of the Polish Constitution on May as host and commentator along with ber of the board of directors of the UNIONTOWN — For the past ester’s Polish School 3, 1791. For 122 years, Polonia’s Anna Ziolkowski Sobor. Addition- Polish Institute of Arts and Sciences 22 years, the Polish Heritage Club BUFFALO — On May 3, the various community organizations ally, a bardzo dziekuje goes out to of America. has prepared and conducted the Ob- Adam Mickiewicz Library and have come together to organize this ARTVCHICAGO for live stream- This summer, she will be the servance of the Polish Constitutioni Dramatic Circle om Fillmore Ave., traditional Chicago salute of Polish ing the entire Parade in both English American staff leader and director of May 3, 1791. This year’s event hosted its annual “Toast to the Pol- pride and tradition. An estimated and Polish. of a Kosciuszko Foundation Teach- was held at the Madonna of Czesto- ish Constitution” event.