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Poland Re-elects Honor Bound NEWSMARK Conservatives Poland Nominated for Visa Waiver Law and Justice Party President Donald Trump announced the Department of State has Loses majority in the formally nominated Poland for entry into the Visa Waiver Program, an 100-member Senate important step in continuing to increase economic, security, cultural, and people-to-people connections. by Robert Strybel Now that Poland has been nominated, the Department of Homeland Security will take necessary action to assess Poland’s entry into the WARSAW — Poland’s ruling program. If Poland is designated as a Visa Waiver Program country, its conservative Law and Justice (Pra- nationals would be authorized for visa-free travel to the United States wo i Sprawiedliwość) party won the for business and tourism. October 13 general election by cap- During a September meeting with Trump in New York, Polish Presi- turing 43.6 percent of the vote. That dent Andrzej Duda said that Poles had been waiting for 30 years to be outcome gave it a 235-seat majority able to travel to the United States visa-free. in the 460-member Sejm, parlia- The threshold for a country to enter the program is a three-percent ment’s main law-making chamber. refusal rate. The rate for Polish nationals for the fiscal year ending Sep- PiS will again be able to govern in- tember 30, 2018 was 3.99 percent, down from 5.92 percent a year ear- dependently without seeking a co- lier, according to the U.S. embassy in Poland. alition partner. That was the highest Meanwhile, in recent months a growing proportion of Polish appli- support won by any political party cants have been issued U.S. visas, causing the denial rate to drop below since the collapse of communist 2.8 percent for the first time in history, Poland’s onet.pl news website rule in 1989 as well as the highest reported in September. voter turnout – 61.1 percent. The Civic Coalition, the main Cardinal Wyszyński to be Beatified in June 2020 opposition bloc led by the liberal Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński, who served as the Primate of Poland Civic Platform (PO) party and in- form 1948 until his death in 1981, is to be beatified in Warsaw next cluding the ultra-liberal Modern June. The announcement came after Pope Francis signed a decree rec- party and Greens, won 27.4 percent ognizing a miracle that occurred through the Polish religious leader’s of the vote, which translates into intercession, a prerequisite for beatification. Beatification is the penul- 134 seats. After a four-year absence, timate stage leading to Catholic sainthood. the post-communist Democratic The Polish Primate shepherded his nation through 33 years of So- Left Alliance (SLD) teamed up with viet-imposed communist rule, and was imprisoned for three years by the pro-LGBT Spring party, ran as the Stalinist regime. Upon his release in 1956, he launched a nine-year the Left (Lewica) and attracted 12.6 Novena leading to the 1966 national celebration of Poland’s Christian percent of the vote giving it 49 seats Re-enactors (l. to r.) Russell Dobson and Edward Krolikowski portray Lt. Millennium. The communists replied with a costly counter-celebration in the Sejm. Litomski and Gen. Pulaski at ceremonies marking the 240th anniversary honoring Polish statehood. After Cardinal Karol Wojtyła was elected The rural-based Polish People’s of the Battle of Savannah. This year, four new commemorative tablets Pope John Paul II in 1979, he went on record as saying: “There would Party (formerly known in English were dedicated, including one for Capt. Feliks Miklaszewicz, a Polish have been no Polish pope’’ without Primate Wyszyński’s faith, heroic as the Polish Peasant Party) or PSL Lithuanian nobleman, who aided the American Revolution as a privateer. hope and limitless confidence in the Mother of God.” He died of cancer Another was dedicated to Capt. Fryderyk Paschke, an officer in the Pulaski at the age of 79 amidst the ongoing Solidarity revolution His beatifica- see “Election,” page 2 Legion. Story on back cover. tion ceremony will be carried out in Warsaw on June 7, 2020 by papal envoy Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu.

Olga Tokarczuk Receives “Poland First to Fight” LOT Airlines Launch Warsaw to San Francisco flights 2018 Literary Nobel Prize Conference Nov. 18-20 After President Donald Trump announced that Poles could travel WASHINGTON, D.C. — An to America without visas, Poland’s LOT Airlines unveiled plans for by Robert Strybel international historical conference, its direct Warsaw-to-San Francisco flights. The new connection, to “Poland First to Fight,” will take be launched on August 5, 2020, will be LOT’s ninth direct Poland- WARSAW — Olga Tokarczuk, place on November 18-20, 2019 at U.S. flight. The flights will leave Warsaw’s Chopin Airport four times 57, was awarded the 2018 Nobel the prestigious National Press Club. a week, with passengers traveling aboard state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Prize for Literature. The 2018 prize The conference is organized in con- Dreamliners. The 6,200-mile flight is expected to take about 12 hours. was delayed by a year after a sexual nection with the 80th anniversary This year, the airlines hope to serve a record ten million customers. assault scandal rocked the Swedish of the outbreak of World War II this Academy which awards the prize. year. Poland elected to UN Human Rights Council Tokarczuk has honored “for a It will not only be an anniversary Poland has been elected to the United Nations 47-member Human narrative imagination that, with en- event, but also an opportunity to re- Rights Council that oversees human rights worldwide. During the vote, cyclopedic passion, represents the call those pages from the history of 124 countries cast their ballots for Poland to be part of the council for a crossing of boundaries as a form of Poland that are distorted and forgot- three-year term. Last summer, Polish Foreign Minister Jacek Czaputo- life,” said the Academy. ten. It will be a response to nega- wicz informed reporters of Poland’s desire to join the United Nations She began writing at the age of tive stereotypes, narratives, myths body for the 2020-2022 term. He added that his country’s priorities 17 while in high school. A gradu- and accusations against Poland and include “advancing the rights of children and people with disabilities ate psychologist, she has said her Poles that appear in the public space in armed conflicts.” Poland also plans to focus on helping religious mi- educational background and work of the United States and Western norities and on strengthening civil society. as a psychotherapist with the men- countries. During the conference, tally impaired have influenced her guests will have the opportunity to literature. She has been an essayist, Tokarczuk. Fifth Pole to receive Orliński named Young Artist of the Year the Noble Prize for Literature. learn the real situation in which Po- poet, novelist, short-story author, land found itself during the last war, Polish countertenor Jakub Orliński, 29, won the Young Artist of the and screenwriter. claimed to be the reincarnation of a the extraordinary heroism and trag- Year award granted by Britain’s prestigious Gramophone magazine. Tokarczuk’s biggest work is her self-styled Messiah. Lejbowicz ul- edy of Poles (Polish Underground Orliński is one of the world’s most sought-after countertenors. He stud- nearly 1,000-page novel titled “The timately got excommunicated as a State, Warsaw Uprising, forced ied at the Warsaw’s Fryderyk Chopin University of Music before re- Books of Jacob.” It focuses on the heretic by Poland’s mainline Jewry. labor system in Germany, Gene- ceiving postgraduate training at New York’s renowned Julliard School. vicissitudes of 18th-century Jewish Orliński has won numerous singing competitions on both sides of the mystic Jakub Lejbowicz Frank who see “Tokarczuk,” page 2 see “Conference,” page 3 Atlantic. He is also into break-dancing and modeling. 2 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • NOVEMBER 2019

ALMANAC Election. Presidential race to be held in May 2020 Tokarczuk continued from cover efits to children, the elderly, continued from cover November Q Listopad and young businessmen just ran with the anti-establishment Kukiz’15 movement getting started. Whereas PO Tokarczuk, a declared feminist Deszcz w połowie listopada, to garner 8.6 percent of the ballots, winning 30 par- catered mainly to big-city and backer of left-wing causes, is tęgi mróz w styczniu zapowiada. liamentary seats. The controversial Confederation led elites, PiS has focused on often criticized by Poland’s ruling Rain in mid-November announces Poland’s have-nots, those January’s frosty trounces. by eccentric libertarian Janusz Korwin-Mikke (and in- right. Still, the conservative gov- cluding ultra-right nationalists) won the support of 6.8 who lost out on the country’s ernment’s Culture Minister Piotr 1 ALL SAINTS DAY percent of voters, snaring an 11-member parliamentary transformation following the Gliński (who is rumored to have collapse of communist rule. ... a very special occasion in team. never read one of Tokarczuk’s Poland. Millions travel across the Sensitive to popular de- But the triumphant mood in the PiS camp was books) was among the first to con- country to visit family graves and dampened when the results of the Senate vote were mand, over the past four gratulate the Nobel laureate. of their dear ones lighting candles announced. The ruling party captured only 48 of the years the ruling conserva- and laying flowers and wreaths. “This is good news for Polish body’s 100 seats with other candidates winning the re- tives have restored the tra- It was believed that during the culture. It is clear evidence that Pol- maining 52. Opposition parties had concluded a deal DUDA. Can to override ditional retirement age of 65 days of Zaduszki, the spirits of ish literature is appreciated around deceased relatives visited their not to run against each other, but instead to throw their Senate amendments. for men and 60 for women, as old homes by gathering near the support behind a single anti-PiS candidate in each of well as re-opening provincial the world,” said Gliński, who added windows or on the left side of the the 100 voting districts, and the ploy succeeded. police stations, schools, and post offices, and inter- he will revisit her work. main doorway. The Polish Senate reviews, amends, and can reject town bus lines shut down by as cost-cutting measures Tokarczuk is the fifth Pole to 1987. Pope John Paul II meets legislation passed by the Sejm. However, that does by the previous liberal government. receive the Noble Prize for Litera- with USSR president, Mikhail ture. She was preceded by Henryk Gorbacev. not mean that the opposition can overturn every new Both the ruling Law and Justice camp and the oppo- 2 ALL SOUL’S DAY law, because PiS-rooted President Andrzej Duda has sition are now gearing up for May’s presidential elec- Sienkiewicz (1905), Władysław Dzien Zaduszny or Zaduszki. A the right to override a Senate amendment or rejection. tion in which incumbent Duda is expected to stand for Reymont (1924), Czesław Miłosz national holiday in Poland to Moreover, the PSL is every bit as tradition-minded as re-election. At this stage many different scenarios are (1980) and Wisława Szymborska memorialize the deceased. PiS. possible, but some observers feel PiS will try to avoid (1996). Polish-born Jewish writer 1982. Over 100,000 attend funeral PiS’s Sejm victory will enable the conservative ad- open clashes and work to achieve a more tranquil at- Issac Beshavis Singer, who wrote in of slain Fr. Jerzy Popiełuszko. ministration to continue its program of welfare ben- mosphere for the presidential contest. 3 1231. Death of Władysław III Yiddish, received the prize in 1978. Spindleshanks. 4 1937. Birth of television, film and stage actress Loretta Swit 5 1370. Death of Kazimierz III the Great (b. 1330). 6 1939. Nazis arrest 182 instructors at Jagiellonian University, who are then sent to the Sachsenhausen concentration camp. 7 1867. Birth of chemist and physicist Marie Sklodowska Curie (d. 1934) in Warsaw. 8 1946. Fr. Karol Wojtyla (Pope John Paul II), says first Mass at his parish church in Wadowice. 10 1673. Death of Michael Korybut Wiśniowiecki, ruler of the Polish– Lithuanian Commonwealth. 11 ST. MARTIN Goose is traditional meal of the day in Poland. A winter weather forecast is then made according to the color of breastbone–white (much snow); mottled (variable); black (light); black and white (mixed). 12 ST. JOSEPHAT 13 ST. STANISLAUS KOSTKA 14 1990. Signing of German-Polish Border Treaty. 15 1916. Death of Henryk Sienkiewicz, 70, Polish novelist. 16 1794. General Tomasz Wawrzecki (1753–1816) surrenders to Russian troops, marking the end of the Kościuszko Uprising. 17 1891. Ignacy Paderewski gives his first concert in America. 18 1986. Solidarity admitted to the International Labor Organization 19 1995. Aleksander Kwasniewski, elected president of Poland. 20 1815. Krakow declares itself a free republic. 21 1855. Founding of the Felician Sister order. 22 1980. Eighteen Communist Party secretaries in 49 provinces were ousted in Poland. 23 1881. First issue of Polish National Alliance publication Zgoda. 25 1795. Abdication of the last king of Poland, Stanislaw August Poniatowski. 26 1913. Russia forbids Polish congregation of speakers. 27 1815. Adoption of Constitution of the Kingdom of Poland. 28 1806. French forces led by Joachim Murat, Marshal and Grand Admiral of France, enter Warsaw. 29 ST. ANDREW’S EVE Andrzejki brings a fortune telling for mostly unmarried ladies. 1830. November Uprising, also known as the Cadet Revolution, an armed rebellion in partitioned Poland against the Russian Empire. 30 ST. ANDREW 1926. Birth in Wilno, Poland of Andrew Schally, winner of 1977 Nobel Prize in Medicine.

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Kowal Michigan Governor Gretchen ence said, “It’s encouraging to see MINNESOTA ARCHDIOCESAN had employed a Black housekeeper Whitmer line-item vetoed funding that Dana Nessel’s animosity to- SYNOD PLANNING BEGINS. for his entire tenure in another par- for the Michigan Pregnancy and ward Catholics has now been rec- Archbishop Bernard Hebda of ish. In this instance, when the po- Parenting Support Services Pro- ognized in federal court.” Nessel Minneapolis-St. Paul began a series tential employee arrived, the dog gram, a pro-life program run by acted to deny funding in league of “prayer and listening events” to — who did not know her — was out Pennsylvania-based Real Alterna- with the ACLU despite a Michi- help prepare for the 2021 archdioc- of his crate and was very protective tives and working through Michi- gan state law protecting religious esan synod. This will help synod of his home. Fr. Kowal said that this gan Catholic Charities since 2014. freedom and funding of adoption organizers to identify pastoral pri- would be the case of any stranger The program assists poor wom- agencies. The St. Vincent Catholic orities, needs and goals that will who came into the rectory, and the en struggling with a pregnancy by Charities upheld the Catholic belief guide archdiocesan efforts for the charges of racial bias and discrimi- providing counseling, help from that marriage as instituted by God next ten years. nation were unfounded. conception to 12 months after the as for one man and one woman and Holding a synod in dioceses is baby’s birth, and maternal and baby Nessel clearly believed that such be- one of the priorities of Pope Francis. GIETRZWAŁD’S APPARITIONS. care. Similar programs operate in liefs are the “product of hate.” Fos- The synod planned for Minneapo- The Marian devotion has been very BONDAREWSKA. Says her play Indiana and Pennsylvania and qual- ter care and adoption programs by lis-St. Paul follows the $210 mil- popular in Poland for centuries. was inspired Shakespearean ac- ify for federal Temporary Assis- Catholic Charities in Boston, San lion settlement package for victims The hymn “Bogurodzica” (“Mother tress Helena Modrzejewska. tance for Needy Families funding Francisco, the District of Columbia, of sexual abuse as well as a plan to of God”), composed probably in supplemented by state funds. and Illinois have all been shut down bring the archdiocese out of bank- the 11th Century, was the first Pol- WARSAW — On October 4, ac- David Maluchnik, communica- by state governments for similar ruptcy. ish national anthem. Polish knights claimed Polish-American actress tions VP for the Michigan Catholic reasons. Dennis Walczyk, head of sang it before the Battle of Grun- Hanna Bondarewska debuted a Conference outlined the vetoed pro- Buffalo’s Catholic Charities, cited RACISM CHARGES DROPPED. wald. “Bogurodzica” accompanied new one-person play at the Instytut gram’s benefits, including: formula similar New York State law as Red Rose Rescuers, Fr. Fidelis the coronation ceremonies of the Teatralny in Warsaw based on the and pre- and post-natal meds, cloth- forcing him to withdraw Buffalo’s Moscinski, Wil Goodman, Patricia Jagiellonian kings. character of Lady MacBeth. ing and shelter for the mom, parent- Catholic Charities from offering Woodworth, and Matthew Connol- There are dozens of Mar- Called Lady, Bondarewska says ing tips. foster-care and adoption services. ly, charged with trespass for having ian shrines all over Poland from her play was inspired by the famous “In the end,” he says, “pulling the The Supreme Court recently re- entered a D.C. Women’s Services the Baltic Sea to the Carpathian 19th century Krakow-born Polish rug from under low-income women versed a lower court’s conviction in abortion center, had their charges Mountains. The most famous of American Shakespearean actress and the unborn or infant child at a Colorado against a Christian baker dropped by district court judge them is the Pauline Monastery at Helena Modrzejewska. She says she time when they’re most vulnerable on similar grounds that the Colora- John R. Johnson. Jasna Góra in Częstochowa, with is looking for opportunities to bring would constitute a heartless, calcu- do Office supervising human rights Doctor Steven Chase Brigham, the miraculous image of Our Lady the play to the United States. lated political maneuver.” Without expressed bias and ridicule of the who who runs the clinic, had his (“The Black Madonna”), one of Bondarewska, founder and ar- such aid, most women choose abor- Christian baker’s religious views on medical license pulled in New Jer- the foremost Marian sanctuaries tistic director of the Ambassador tion. marriage and LGBT life style. sey and had been charged with in the world, and the Poles’ na- Theater in Washington, D.C., has gross negligence in his practice of tional sanctuary. Other major Mar- directed and produced many per- JUDGE REVERSES MICHIGAN CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF BUF- late-term abortions in New Jersey ian shrines include Ostra Brama formances representing the cultures RULE AGAINST CATHOLIC CHAR- FALO IS RE-ACCREDITED. Under and Maryland. in Wilno (presently Vilnius), in of Poland, Bulgaria, France, Bel- ITIES. A Federal Judge in Grand the leadership of Dennis Wal- Piekary Śląskie, or in Licheń. Yet, gium, India, the Czech Republic, Rapids, Mich. halted a new state czyk, the Council on Accredita- 135 YEARS OF SERVICE. St. An- the only one occurrence of the per- and Italy. She has also directed and policy requiring adoption and fos- tion verified that Buffalo’s Catholic thony of Padua Church in Jersey sonal apparitions of Our Lady, that produced plays in Washington and ter-care services to certify same- Charities had not received any out- Coty, N.J., has served Polish im- in Gietrzwałd (Gie-tsh-vald) in Florida, including Tango and Out at sex couples regardless of their reli- of-compliance ratings in any funda- migrants and parishioners of Polish northern Poland, which took place Sea by Mrożka, The Madman and gious mission or else lose funding. mental practice standards and was descent for 135 years. Fr. Joseph Ur- in 1877, was officially approved as the Nuna by Witkacy, and the Ta- The judge, Robert Jonker, cited praised by the council’s CEO for ban came as pastor from Poland in authentic by the Vatican. deusz Różewicz works The Peep- Michigan Attorney General Dana their “amazing achievement.” 2001 and for 18 years fought to keep Zofia and Kazimierz Braun hole, Alfred Farag, and The Trap. Nessel for calling religious foster Accrediting review panels cited the church open. He got the church wrote a book on Gietrzwałd’s appa- On the Instyut Teatrlny’s web- care agencies as “hate mongers” “passion, expertise and dedication” designated as a national landmark ritions. 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NEW BOOKS BOOKS IN BRIEF “Heart of Steel” Proof that Education Leads to Success — and Survival Uncovers a Murder, HOW LANGUAGES SAVED ME: and the importance of education. excerpt below years. Escape, and Love A POLISH STORY OF SURVIVAL The pair of brothers continued describing their After Tadeusz’s death in 2012, How would you feel if you woke by Tadeusz Haska and their schooling and, with the help entry at Ellis Is- his granddaughter Stefanie Nau- up one morning to learn the name Stefanie Naumann of scholarships, were able to gradu- land. mann, feeling the drive to tell his you’ve used all your life is not your Koehler Books, 2019, 148 pgs. ate from high school. Throughout “When I was story, compiled and edited his real name? And, when you find out high school, Tadeusz excelled in his being ques- memoirs, using correspondence, in- why, it leads you to uncovering Reviewed by Mary E. Lanham studies and was able to make a little tioned…I was terviews, and journal entries, punc- your direct connection to an infa- money tutoring other students. asked where I tuated with family photos. How mous murder mystery in a small For many, language is the great When Tadeusz was about to learned English. Languages Saved Me is a much- midwestern town in the 1920s, the divide, but for others it’s the bridge enter his second year of college to They thought I needed memoir and a testament results of which are still reverberat- to a new life. In early twentieth cen- get a teaching degree, the Second sounded like I was from Fair Isle in of those that survived tragedy and ing today. tury Poland, Tadeusz Haska used World War began. He soon learned northern Scotland. I said something were able to persevere and thrive in Heart of Steel is an incredible his unwavering desire to learn new that the only way to avoid the Na- like, ‘That’s okay with me, what- a new country. true story that begins when Air languages to not only survive a hos- zis was to not stay in one place too ever you say.’ I was just happy to v v v Force veteran Kevin Miller acciden- tile foreign invasion but to eventu- long. He continually moved from be there. My Swedish friends later Stefanie Naumann earned her tally discovers in an old, yellowed ally thrive in his new home in the place to place, trekking the length told me that some of the people I B.S. in psychology from Tulane newspaper clipping that his real last United States. and breadth of Poland while pick- was around in Sweden came from University and went on to earn a name isn’t the All-American Miller, Haska was born in northeastern ing up jobs throughout the country. the mountains and spoke a distinct Ph.D. in business administration in but the very-Polish Puchalski. He Poland in 1919. Of the six children He used his affinity for languages Swedish-English that sounds like management from Louisiana State soon learns his grandfather Stanley born to his parents, Tad and his to learn German which helped him the dialect spoken in Fair Isle, Scot- University. She has published nu- “Miller” Puchalski was a man with brother Antoni were the only ones to to communicate with invading sol- land.” merous journal articles. Naumann many secrets, and they were all bur- survive to adulthood. In his youth, diers if he needed to. Eventually, after working as a is a Professor of Management in ied with him. the Haskas opened and operated a After the war ended, he nar- laborer, Tadeusz landed a job teach- the Eberhardt School of Business This sent Miller on a dogged dairy that made butter and various rowly avoided jail from the Soviet ing Polish at the Army Language at University of the Pacific in Cali- search back through time for clues kinds of cheeses. Tragedy struck Secret Police and managed to get School in California which later fornia, where she has taught for 20 from decades-old newspaper clip- the family when Tadeusz’s father to Sweden. There, he meticulously became the Defense Language In- years. She is also a member of the pings. What he discovered shook died when he was 12, made worse planned and then was able to smug- stitute. He earned his Ph.D. in Lin- Polish American Genealogical So- him to his core. Millers’s grand- yet with the passing of his mother gle his wife, Jadwiga, to the country guistics at UC Berkeley in the ninth ciety of America and a member of father was involved in a murder- soon after, leaving Tadeusz and his by hiding her in a coffin on the ship. language that he learned, English. the Academy of Management. Nau- mystery, an indescribable tragedy, brother orphans. Fortunately, their The two of them were able to He became chairman of the Polish mann is the recipient of awards for a major Midwestern scandal, and a parents instilled in them resilience come to the United States with the Department and taught there for 35 teaching, research, and service. daring escape, pushing him beyond impossible odds towards healing, SUBSCRIBE and RENEW ON-LINE redemption and finally love and for- We accept MasterCard, giveness. Visa, American Express, Heart of Steel is a true story Discover, and PayPal! based on real-life drama, hard- www.polamjournal.com ships, love, and family. Set in the rural Midwest of 1920s small-town America, the story begins in 1920, The War when a murder takes place at the Within, Puchalski farmhouse in Southing- The Story of ton, Ohio. Twelve-year-old Stanley Josef (author Miller’s grandfather) des- by Patricia perately runs along a dusty country Walkow road, sent by his frantic mother to This is the sto- fetch the county sheriff. An scandal ry of a young unfolds over the next several weeks, man’s journey taking Stanley and his siblings on through cruelty and kindness, hatred and love, despair a harrowing journey through a no- and hope. Josef, a Catholic Pole, was torious orphanage and an incredible thirteen when Hitler invaded Poland. attempt to escape. Readers will be Forced into slave labor in Germany touched by how a young man’s de- during WWII, he almost died. His votion to his family pushes him be- life was saved by a young German yond impossible odds and testifies man—the enemy. Josef ’s handling of to the perseverance of the human his interrupted youth was anything but ordinary, and he learned enemies spirit. Heart of Steel is available on are defined by the state...not the heart. Amazon.com and bookstores ev- A true story. This book has won mul- erywhere. tiple first-place awards. Kirkus Reviews v v v states: “…this is an often satisfying and Kevin D. Miller was born in illuminating story that resonates in to- Canton, Ohio, moved to Arizona day’s climate of rising nationalism and debates over ethnic migration and refu- and grew up in Tempe before set- gee resettlement. A poignant tale with tling with his family in Southern timeless and timely lessons.” California. An engineer by profes- Available in soft copy and ebook sion, he served in the USAF and from Amazon.com has tried his hand at acting and web $19.95 designing. His love for true stories ISBN: 978-1519181015 based on real-life inspired him to 357 pp., 6x9 become a writer. 6 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • NOVEMBER 2019 ACROSS AMERICAN POLONIA Jankowski Made Partner ILLINOIS November 27 at the International cent to the main St. Mary’s Prepara- $30.00; non-members: $35.00; chil- CHICAGO — The film “Grze- Institute Gallery. tory building on campus. dren 6-18: $15.00; children under siuk. The Fellas Keep on Playing,” The exhibition displays works The exhibit is making three 5: free. For event info, please visit directed by Jarosław Wiśniewski, created between 2013 and 2018 and stops in the United States — Or- www.PolishHeritageRochester.org, will be part of the 31st Polish Film reflects a long-standing passion for chard Lake, Chicago, and Houston or call (585) 899-3710. this medium that began during Sta- — after which it will return to Po- Festival in America, which will PENNSYLVANIA take place on November 9-24 in sys’ training at the Academy of Fine land. Arts in Vilnius, Lithuania. This exclusive exhibit, offered in PHILADELPHIA —Nov. 8-9. Chicago. Christmas Bazaar. St. John Can- Stanisław Grzesiuk is a promi- The works show Stasys’s fasci- partnership with the Family Home nation with the “juxtaposition of Museum of St. John Paul II of tius Hall, 4435 Almond St., Fri., nent figure not just for the people of 6:00-9:00 p.m.; Sat., 4:00-9:00 p.m. Warsaw. His songs, and three books fragments that create original, un- Wadowice, Poland, was created by expected, and often surrealist imag- Barbara and Jarosław Kłaput, both Polish food, game wheels, pictures published after the World War II: with Santa, Christmas Shop and “Pięć Lat Kacetu,,” “Boso, ale w es that unlock a new and imaginary affiliates of the museum, in celebra- universe.” tion of the 100th anniversary of his more. Info (215) 535-6667. Ostrogach,” and “Na Marginesie PHILADELPHIA — Dec. 7. Życia” – have gained a legendary Stasys was born in Mediniškiai, birth. The designers incorporated Lithuania in 1949. He studied at innovative features that offer many Kosciuszko Foundation, Philadel- status and were read by several gen- phia Chapter & Polish Heritage So- the Vilnius Academy of Fine Arts, lesser-known views into young CHERYL A. JANKOWSKI, CPA has erations of young Poles growing up. ciety of Philadelphia Christmas moving to Warsaw in 1980, where Karol’s life with previously unpub- been named a partner at the Buf- His biography, “Grzesiuk. Król Gala. Spring Mill Country Club, he established his reputation as a lished documents and recordings, falo, N.Y.-based CPA firm Lumsden Życia” by Bartosz Janiszewski, Ivyland, Pa. 6:00-11:00 p.m. Cock- world-renowned artist. A master of and interactive features that bring McCormick. She started her career was published in 2017. In 2018, tails, dinner, and music by Krystof many techniques, he has worked as all views up close and personal with with the firm in 1991 and rejoined his trilogy was published in its un- Medyna Group. Info call Marie He- an illustrator, book cover designer, St. John Paul II. in May 2019 as partner specializing censored version for the first time, jnosz (215) 487-0221. sculptor, painter, and photographer. The Orchard Lake Schools cam- in family wealth, estate planning, with Grzesiuk’s family’s blessing. PHILADELPHIA — Sun., Dec. Stasys is best known for his graph- pus is located at 3535 Commerce succession planning, and business New editions turned out to be over- 8. Christmas Bazaar. St. Stan- ics and poster art. The recipient of Rd. Exhibit hours are: Tues., Wed., tax. A graduate of the University of whelmingly popular; the demand islaus Hall, 3rd and Fitzwater Sts., numerous international prizes and and Fri., 4:00-8:00 p.m.; Sat. and New York at Buffalo, she is a mem- surprised both his family and the South Philadelphia. Noon-4:00 p.m. awards, including the Order of Mer- Sun. 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. For more ber of the American Institute of publisher. Games of chance, food, and more. it of the Republic of Poland (2019), information, visit www.orchard- Certified Public Accountants, NYS The documentary about Grzesi- For info, call rectory (215) 468- his artworks have been exhibited lakeschools.com, email mpalka@ Society of Certified Public Accoun- uk’s unfading phenomenon became 1922. across the globe. orchardlakeschools.com, or call tants, treasurer of the Financial a natural consequence of those MANAYUNK — Sun., Dec. 8. The International Institute Gal- (248) 392-9209. Planning Counselors of Western events. The filmmakers managed to Polish American Heritage Asso- lery is located on the fifth floor of New York, and past president of find the people who knew Grzesiuk, NEW YORK ciation of Manayunk-Roxborough Weiser Hall, 500 Church St., Ann the Estate Analysts of Western and those he keeps on inspiring – ROCHESTER — All are invited Traditional Wigilia Dinner. St. Jo- Arbor. This exhibit is sponsored New York. and not just as an artist. to join the Polish Heritage Society saphat Church Hall, 124 Cotton St. The 31st edition of Polish Film by CCPS in collaboration with the Center for Russian, East Europe- of Rochester at its Christmas Eve 3:00 p.m.; doors open at 2:00 p.m. Festival in America (PFFA), the DID YOU KNOW? Although poor an, and Eurasian Studies, which is Dinner, Dec. 14 in Cleary Hall at St. For info, call Helen Cyzio (215) world’s most extensive showcase of peasants accounted for the bulk of celebrating its 60th anniversary in John Fisher’s College. 482-3040. Polish film and the largest annual Poles flocking to America in the 2019-20. This is a family event. Members PHILADELPHIA — Sat., Dec. Polish cultural event outside of Po- late 19th and early 20th Centuries, ORCHARD LAKE — “I Was will sing Polish Christmas carols 14. Polish Christmas Open House. land, will take place in three major only a fraction went into farming. Born in Wadowice” is the travel- and experience foods from a tra- Polish American Cultural Center cinematic venues in Chicago. For Instead they sought out higher-pay- ing exhibit that enables visitors to ditional wigilia (Polish Christmas Museum, 308 Walnut St., 11:00 details, visit www.pffamerica.org, ing jobs in the coalfields of Pennsyl- explore the day-to-day events sur- Eve Dinner). There will be a visit a.m.-2:00 p.m. Snacks, refresh- or call (773) 486-9612. vania and New England mill-towns rounding young from St. Nicholas for the children. ments, magic show, visit by Sw. Karol Wojtyla as well as the steel mills, auto fac- MICHIGAN before his ascendency to the papacy Limited seating available. Ad- Mikolaj and singing of koledy. Ev- tories and slaughterhouses of the (October 16, 1978) and legacy as vanced purchased seating only eryone is invited. Free Admission. ANN ARBOR — The Coper- Midwest. nicus Center for Polish Studies one of the 20th century’s greatest prior to Dec. 2. 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We thank you for your support and ask for your continued support for much help is still needed. ” If we don’t help our Polish children, who will?” —Doreen Patras Cramer, President For information call (732) 680-0680 or write POLISH CHILDREN’S HEARTLINE, INC., 177 BROADWAY, CLARK, NJ 07066. e-mail: [email protected] website: PolishChildrensHeartline.org An Introduction to Buffalo Neighbors Exhibit Commemorates 80th Anniversary of World War II by Rev. Dr. Czeslaw M. Krysa vets enjoyed shots of Tata’s home- Our families celebrated iden- Rector, Church of St. Casimir made brews. Mama put out canned tity, bonding through Saturday specialties, slicing choice rye bread schools and dance troupes. Sur- BUFFALO, N.Y. — On Nov. and fragrant lunchmeats. vivors sang of 19th century Rus- 3, 2019, St. Casimir Church will “Oh, the homemade cordials! sian tsars ravaging Poland and open the “Buffalo Neighbors Ex- Flavors and vintage marked every exiling thousands to Siberia. They hibit, 80 Years After World War season: anytime wine, springtime remembered Teutonic aggression II.” The traveling display’s stay at raspberry, summer sour-cherry, au- on every-other generation since the St. Casimir’s focuses on descen- tumn plum, and above all Christmas Polish-Lithuanian victory in 1410 at dants of World War II survivors. It krupnik: buckwheat-honey spiced Grunwald. “That year was branded includes family documents, a guide with holiday flavors and secret on our soul and in a framed print at to memory placards illustrating the herbs. Served on a cut-crystal tray, the rectory entrance.” war fronts Polish survivors faced, guests drank from light-refracting We learned of the “Western wolf and an introduction to the ongoing shot glasses Tata hand-smuggled and Eastern bear” who in 1939, “Our Stories” collection, which re- from Chopin’s birthplace.” agreed, once again, to rip the Pol- veals the values and behaviors the ish map asunder. “The war, which descendants were raised with. Colors were red and white, at- expelled our exiled families, ended Among the ideals and manners titudes were green. “Waste not, everywhere but in Poland. Com- shared and recalled descendants: want not,” management reigned. munists imprisoned and murdered Vegetable-herb-flower gardening, returning resistors. My father’s Unexpected visits were high- composting, mulching, canning, youngest brother never forgot how ly regarded. Most concentration curing, or leftovers —all was sa- he was severely tortured. The el- camp survivors lived this. “Fre- cred, processed and reprocessed. der brother escaped north, marry- quently, backing out of the drive- Nails, wood, paper, etc. were repur- ing and hiding until after Stalin’s way for a Sunday ride, we encoun- posed. Poets taught us to raise and death.” tered a car full of friends pulling in. kiss a fallen crumb of bread and Participation in the 1920 miracle Daddy shifted into drive, mama to hallow this gift from heaven. Descendants Irena Woszczak (left) and Michał Szafrański (right) prepare of Polish independence and then 19 the kitchen, proclaiming, ‘A guest David Newman’s placard commemorating his grandmother Helena Wojtak years later their legacy of faith, art, at home is God at home’. Without drama or attitude, we and children, who were slave laborers in World War II Nazi forced labor architecture, language, culture and “The lady of the house’s (gos- went to church. “There were no camps. human resources was targeted for podyni) litmus test was prepared excuses, nor opinions to the con- extermination. Survivors coalesced sauerkraut: not too sour, smooth trary: ‘If you can play, you must into a common purpose. They vivi- saint, ‘You’re Polish is very good!’ largest sturgeons, and a few fine to the taste, smoky flavor with pray’ resounded the proverb.” For fied old Polonia churches and orga- On another occasion as a priest- northerns.” mushrooms, a hint of apple, a ton survivors, faith was the only free- nizations and founded new intellec- student in Rome, Pope St. John Paul Tata, who single-handedly es- of browned onions, and, naturally, dom they knew. Sunday worship tual and social support societies. said, ‘You sing well [in Polish].’ I caped from a Russian gulag, affirm- cabbage soured in a cold-cellar bar- was the bare minimum. Holydays, returned his affirmation saying, ‘It’s ing, “You must speak to everyone rel.” somber funerals or Easter morn, Families were strongly patri- my father’s fault.’ He smiled, appre- with four-eyes” (the Polish equiva- culminated in joyful songs, bells- otic. “My father welded two pipes ciatively. lent of “face to face.”) He contin- Smoked meats and alcohol and-smells. Tata was in the Polish into one flag stand. Every national ued, “Russians are good, long- were the guys’ realm. “Tata in- Army Choir, so he worked his way holiday, both U.S. and Polish flags My father never held a grudge, suffering people. Never trust their volved me in fellowship production: up to the parish loft. Mama, Rosary waived from our porch. My father interacting with everyone, even government.” selecting and mindfully slicing pork in hand, listened for his voice, be- valued American peace and under- Russians. “His best fishing buddy And German-Americans? butts, creaming —not just dicing— cause “Well-rounded people pray standing (spokój) and, equally, his was a Russian, who never threw “Mr. Miller interviewed Tata for garlic with a butcher knife cut from the Rosary with the same passion hand-built homestead. He sang “O back a single fish. This could his first job. He asked him, ‘Did you a hand saw, grinding fresh pepper, they dance!” Suzanna.” “My Bonnie” and others have cost him his car and license ever shoot a German?’ etc. Kelly hams, turkeys, sausages Sonny (synek) served in the like Vistula folk songs.” on the U.S.-Canadian border. A ‘Yes, I did,’ he replied, without smoked over fragrant cherry wood sanctuary. Our trio joined in church v v v trunk loaded to the brim with ev- hesitation. fires (a five-hour minimum) with hymns, practiced at home, during St. Casimir’s Church is located ery species and size of freshwater ‘You’re hired,’ said Miller, half-hour stoking check-ups. The holyday feasts. at 160 Cable Street in Buffalo’s Kai- fish pulled into our driveway. The ‘you’re an honest man.’ They be- 30-minute fire inspections soon “The most unforgettable com- sertown section. For more informa- Russian took everything except the came life-long friends.” became my responsibility, as the pliment I ever received was from a tion, call (716) 824-9589.

YOUR WIGILIA CHECKLIST It’s none-too-early to start thinking about Christmas Eve by Robert Strybel your kids about Wigilia. Let them kids the legend of animals being hay to scatter on the bare table-top who would otherwise have to spend know what it’s all about and what able to speak and water in wells may be easy enough to find at a rid- this festive evening in solitude. It’s Setting the mood: If you like part they can play in the prepara- turning to wine at midnight. Such ing stable or livestock- feed store. If best to invite that person well in ad- the hustle and bustle of shop-till- tions. Above all, make it clear that stories may help pique your young- not, then some well dried lawn clip- vance. you-drop Anglo-commercial holi- Christmas Eve is not just the day sters’ interest in and curiosity about pings will do. Opłatek: The Christmas wafer days, then continue making a fuss before the main event. Wigilia is this “magic Polish night.” Pure white table-cloth: The is the holiday’s main ritual artifact about buying, wrapping, hiding and the main event! Gifts on Wigilia: Although gifts gaudy table-cloths spangled with without which there can be no wi- opening presents. But if interested and gadgets are not the true mean- reindeer, candy canes, Santas and gilia. If your parish or some local in the gentler, more family-friendly Wigilia lore: How you are on ing of Christmas, youngsters are poinsettias are OK for Christmas retail shop does not supply opłatek, climate of our Polish heritage, youc Wigilia you will be the whole year, big on presents, so let them know Day, if you like that sort of thing, visit the Polish American Journal’s an set the proper mood by telling is one popular belief. Also tell your they will get to open theirs right af- but the Wigilia tradition requires on-line bookstore at polamjournal. ter Christmas Eve supper. In fami- a pure white one devoid of garish com. lies which do not observe Wigilia, gimmickry. Look through your lin- Family kolędy sing: For the ttention Business kids have to wait till the next day. en closet or pick one up at the mall. words (in Polish and English) Owners: Are You a PAJ Meatless meal: Whether you are Decorations: In addition to and music simply Google “Polish ASubscriber? preparing everything from scratch, your Christmas tree and Christmas Christmas carols” or “polskie kole- Advertise your business at a super- outsourcing or using a bit of both, crib (nativity set) beneath it, con- dy.” (Yes, it should be “kolędy,” but discount. Designed for companies it’s good to give this some thought sider sticking an evergreen sprig computerdom dispenses with ac- / owners who support the Polish well in advance. The meatless sup- or branch behind hanging pictures cent marks.) You can then print out American Journal. per centers on beet or mushroom and mirrors. They can also be dis- and pass around to family members soup, herring, other fish, pierogi, played in vases. If you can add sev- as many copies as needed. Business-sized card ads at only sauerkraut, noodles, and sweet eral stalks of grain (wheat or rye), Wigilia etiquette: Wigilia dish- $10.00 per month 3-month minimum dishes incorporating poppyseeds, you will approximate the old Polish es are brought in and eaten one at a honey, nuts and raisins. Recipes are Wigilia custom of standing sheaves time. One of the beliefs surround- For more information, call found in this paper and on the net. of grain in all four corners of the ing the meal is that no-one should (800) 422-1275 Many of the items are available at room. get up and leave the table until the Or send card with pre-payment to: Polish markets, groceries, and delis Empty place-setting: Tradition- supper is over. Another says every- POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL in big and often mid-size northeast- ally there is an empty place-setting one should sample at least the tini- P.O. BOX 271 ern and midwestern cities. at the Wigilia table in memory of est bit of every food on the table. N. BOSTON, NY 14110-0271 Table-top hay: Depending on a dearly departed loved one. But it Failure to do so may augur poverty where you live, getting a handful of may be offered to any lonely person and hunger in the year ahead. 8 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • NOVEMBER 2019 Airbnb Co-Founder A Christmas Story Lives on! Donates $1M To Boston Latin Academy

Elizabeth and Nathan Blecharczyk BOSTON (CBS) – Airbnb is one Two Polish American boys grew up in the house where A Christmas Story The author in the cabinet beneath the sink, where Randy hid when he of the most popular websites for va- was filmed. thought his father was going to “kill his brother.” cation rentals and a Boston native, by Barbara Betlejewska grandfather worked as a stevedore hide just like Randy did. Don’t miss Cleveland’s largest selection of im- who graduated from Boston Latin on the Cuyahoga River in the 1910s this opportunity to buy your very ported Polish food and many other Academy, is its co-founder. WEST SALEM, Ohio — Re- and ‘20s. Just walk to the backyard own pink bunny pajamas at the gift Polish items. Its holiday selections Nathan Blecharczyk visited his member Ralphie and Randy in the of A Christmas Story house and shop. And yes, there is a leg lamp in are quite extensive. alma mater to announce he and his endearing holiday movie A Christ- peer over the cliff and you will look the front window! For more info, Even further south down I-71 in wife Elizabeth are donating $1 mil- mas Story? And the house they down on the Cuyahoga where my see achristmasstoryhouse.com. Medina is the Polish Pottery shop, lion to the school. lived in? grandfather labored. which has an absolutely huge selec- “I really look back and think Well, decades before Ralphie Bringing the movie back to life IF YOU HEAD SOUTH after your tion of Bolesławiec pottery, hand- that the habits I developed at Latin and Randy “lived” there, Stanley began in 2004 when the owner of house and museum tour, you might made in Poland. They have frequent Academy propelled me to accom- and Raymond actually did. the house that served as a backdrop stop at The Little Polish Diner, discounts and also a sales section. plish all the things that came later,” Yes, two Polish American boys, for the film placed an ad on eBay 5772 Ridge Rd., Parma, located in The Polish Pottery shop is located said Blecharczyk. Stanley and Raymond Ptak, grew to auction it off. Brian Jones, who Parma’s Polish Village commercial at 100 Public Square, in Medina’s Blecharczyk has found unimag- up in the house where A Christ- lived in San Diego—and who had district. In a diner not much big- historic downtown. There is also a ined success since his years at the mas Story was filmed. The house never been to Cleveland—bought ger than a walk-in closet, you’ll find sister shop located at 25907 Detroit Academy. The co-founder of Airb- is located at 3159 W. 11th Street, the house for $150,000 sight un- homestyle Polish dishes like piero- Rd in Westlake. nb, Blecharczyk is now worth bil- Cleveland, Ohio, five minutes from seen. After two years of painstak- gi, kapusta, kiełbasa, bigos, placki, Before you leave, stroll around lions. And at 36, he and his wife downtown, in the Tremont neigh- ing restoration to recreate the origi- gołąbki “little pigeons,” and even the Square and admire the 1890- Elizabeth have pledged to donate borhood. Tremont was originally nal movie set, A Christmas Story kopytki. Sophie, one of the owners, 1910 architecture and some of the half their fortune during their life- a Polish enclave in Cleveland. My House and Museum opened its does a great job as chef! other unique shops. Then after all times. own father was born in 1915 in a doors. The house is open for tours Next stop just down the road that, you’ll probably want to head “She and I have been deeply in- nearby duplex which still stands year-round. You, too, can crawl might be The Krakow Deli at 5842 home to rest while sipping some fluenced by our high school experi- on W. 7th Street. And my paternal under the kitchen sink cabinets to Ridge Rd., Parma. This shop has herbata or kawa! ences so we are both very involved in our high schools,” Blecharczyk explained. Seventy percent of Boston Latin Hurrah! and “Sto Lat” on a Street in Washington Academy is comprised of students of color. Blecharczyk believes that diversity needs to be mined. “The world 50 years from now will be completely different than it is today and so who is going to define that future?” asked Blechar- czyk. The Blecharczyks say in addi- tion to their donation, the couple will match other donations to Bos- ton Latin Academy up to one mil- lion dollars. Did You Know? Pulawski Township in northern Michigan’s Presque Isle County has America’s largest PolAm majority – 65.7%. It is followed by nearby Posen Township (65.4%). Sha- ron, Wisc. (53.7%), Bevent, Wisc. Polish artist and designer Karol Murlak with his creation of Hurrah! It Artist/designer Karol Murlak and Poland’s Ambassador Piotr Wilczek (52.7%), Sloan, N.Y. (46.8%), Du- plays out all of the notes of “Sto lat” when the individually-tuned verti- pose with the musical public art instillation Hurrah! at its launching pont, Pa., (46.6%) and Wellington, cal columns are tapped in succession with the attached rubber-tipped ceremonies in Murrow Park on Pennsylvania Avenue in the heart of our N.J. (45.5%). baton, as being demonstrated by Murlak. nation’s capital. Self-taught PolAm sculptor Kor- by Richard Poremski the iconic Polish birthday, anniver- launching of Hurrah! on September States owe a world of thanks to Pol- czak Ziółkowski (1908-1982), who sary and celebratory song is played 19, 2019, “the Polish Embassy has ish designer and Pratt Institute Prof. had worked on the Mount Rushmore WASHINGTON, D.C. — If you out. Each tall tube is marked in Pol- been organizing a wide range of Karol Murlak and the design team monument, is best known for his happen to be walking on Pennsyl- ish and English with the song’s lyr- events aimed at drawing attention of Danielle Begnaud, Katarzyna still unfinished Crazy Horse Me- vania Avenue, two blocks west of ics. to various aspects of the relation- Michnowska, and Marzena Krupa morial in the Black Hills of South the White House, between 18th and According to the Polish Cultural ship between our countries. This for the amazing creation of Hurrah! Dakota. Today, his children and 19th Streets, N.W., don’t be sur- Institute New York, a key Hurrah! instillation, located in the heart of At the annual NYCxDesign grandchildren continue the project. prised if you hear the notes of “Sto cooperating organization, “the ver- Washington, D.C. among the most event in New York this past May, When it is noon in New York, lat” floating gently in the air. The tical tubes allude to the Polish for- important U.S. and international Hurrah! made its very well re- 11:00 a.m. in Chicago, 10:00 a.m. tones are emanating from a unique est and allow the participant to feel institutions, is a fun way to engage ceived American debut after being in Denver and 9:00 a.m. in Los urban musical instillation chris- enclosed in a space while still being the public in the celebrations of this installed in Times Square. It will re- Angeles, it is 6:00 p.m. in Poland, tened Hurrah! in Edward R. Mur- connected to the greater landscape.” anniversary, and in cross-cultural main in Washington’s Murrow Park which is on Central European Time. row Park between the two border- Hurrah! was conceived and de- dialogue intended to bring people until August 2020. It has the honor Nearly one million Polish ing streets. signed for the celebration of the closer together.” of being the first in a series of public Americans each live in New York The Hurrah! instillation, hand- 100th anniversary of establishing Also speaking, and/or represent- international art instillations on the State and Illinois, followed by crafted in Poland, is a large-scale diplomatic relations between Po- ing at the event, were the co-spon- west end of Pennsylvania Avenue, Michigan (855,000), Pennsylvania vertical xylophone consisting of 36 land and the United States (1919- sors and supporters of the project: N.W. (824,000), New Jersey (576,000), stainless steel tubes, with each tube 2019). Its name was chosen to reflect Golden Triangle Executive Director Wisconsin (498,9000) and Califor- being fine tuned to a separate note the excitement and joy of the cen- Leona Agouridis, Matthew Lus- Be Part of Our Special nia (491,000). But you are far more of “Sto lat” (“May you live one hun- tury’s true friendship and familiar senhop - U.S. State Department, Christmas 2019 Edition. likely to encounter Polish people, dred years!”), all arranged in a cir- camaraderie shared unequivocally Michael Curtis – deputy head of Send well wishes to family places and things in New Jersey cle 8.5 feet in diameter. When the between the Poles and Americans. Delegation of the European Union, and friends, and support the (pop. 8.9 million) than in California tubes are tapped in succession with “This year,” said Poland’s Am- and The World Bank. PAJ. See form on back cover (pop. 39 million). the attached rubber-tipped baton, bassador Piotr Wilczek at the Both Poland and the United or call 1 (800) 422-1275 POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • NOVEMBER 2019 www.polamjournal.com 9

MINNESOTA VOICE Minnesotans, Poles mark 75th Anniversary of Warsaw Uprising support, U.S. Bomber Crash by Mark Dillon For Bergstrom, chair of the Sis- public honor the mission were re- ter Cities program at Columbia pressed and monument building ŁOMIANKI, Poland — A Heights, this year was her sixth permits denied. . three-person delegation from Co- visit since 2006. A retired ele- Two current requests Berg- lumbia Heights, Minn. and five mentary and middle school teach- strom says she is trying to fulfill representatives from Noyelles-lès- er, she has watched Łomianki’s include acquiring more English Vermelles, France traveled to this school district grow from one language teen periodicals such Warsaw suburb in late September to three schools as the once ru- as sports and car magazines, and to mark the 75th Anniversary of ral town has enjoyed a decade of getting a donation of English lan- the role of Allied flyers during the single family home development, guage books for Łomianki’s mu- Warsaw Uprising. condo construction and retail nicipal public library. Gloria Bergstrom, John Bien- business growth. This year was made extra spe- iek, and Phyllis Husted met with “When I first started coming, cial by the 75th anniversary, and Łomianki Mayor Małgorzata the landscape was still farms — by a mutual desire in 2021 to mark Żebrowska-Piotrak and French of- now they have everything here. both the 30th anniversary of Sis- ficials to remember the efforts of It is a really thriving community, ter City relations as well as Co- 1,220 U.S. fliers who were part that resembles a Twin Cities sub- lumbia Heights’ centennial as a of Operation Frantic, a 1944 at- urb,” she said. municipality. tempt to supply Polish insurgents New Łomianki Mayor Allies in war, sister cities in peace –Minnesotans pose with fire- Two years ago, the Minnesota rebelling against the Nazis. At the Żebrowska-Piotrak, elected last fighters and municipal officials in Łomianki, Poland and leaders Sister Cities group also led an time, Soviet forces had advanced November, and a 20-person city from Noyelles-lès-Vermelles France on September 22 as they jointly initiative to get the Polish book toward Warsaw but then sat idle council rolled out a proverbial red marked the 75th anniversary of airborne relief efforts during the Frantic 7 about the 1944 mission on the east bank of the Vistula carpet for the Franco-American Warsaw Uprising. A U.S. B-17 bomber, named the I’ll Be Seeing You, translated into English. That ef- River a few miles away. eight, with four days of tours, a was shot down by Nazi forces over Łomianki in 1944 as it was drop- fort helped Columbia Heights get On Sept. 18, 1944, American community banquet, a parade, a ping supplies. recognized in 2017 as having the B-17 Flying Fortresses, supported Best Overall Sister Cities program by fighter planes, dropped arms, A VISIT TO THE FIRE DEPART- among communities with less ammunition, medical supplies, and MENT prompted discussion of than a population of 25,000. food over Warsaw. The assistance perhaps expanding the bilateral The police exchange began in is well remembered in Łomianki, professional exchange to include 2015 when Columbia Heights offi- which has a street named after Lt. firefighters, said Bergstom, who cers visited Łomianki to share their Francis Akins (Ulica Por. Francisa donned a Polish firefighter’s suit expertise with the Polish National Akinsa), the pilot of a plane shot during her visit. Police Force. The following year a down over the city. “In the Public Library in delegation from Łomianki visited Most of the plane’s 10-man Łomianki there was a presentation Columbia Heights. The cities aim to crew were killed in the crash. One and conversation with guests from renew the program next year. initial survivor was Sgt. Walter Columbia Heights about the pos- In addition to Shimshock and Shimshock of Columbia Heights, sibility of further cooperation be- Akins, the B-17’s crew members who was later executed by the Na- tween our sister cities in the field who died during the 1944 mission zis. With the fall of communism, of reading and book exchange,” were: co-pilot Forrest Shaw of New his brother Bernie and people in Polish officials wrote on the city’s Hampshire; navigator Ely Beren- Łomianki led an effort that in 1986 website. “It was a great opportuni- son, bombardier Myron Merrill and and 1991, respectively, resulted in ty to establish a plan and schedule gunner Frank de Cillis, all of New greater recognition of the flyers’ of activities for the coming years Jersey; gunners George MacPhee sacrifice, and the formation of a and to summarize previous visits of Massachusetts; Paul Haney of Sister Cities relationship between A 75th anniversary remembrance. Minnesotans Gloria Bergstrom, and the scope of cooperation.” West Virginia; and crewman James Columbia Heights and Łomianki. John Bieniek and Phyllis Husted stand with two U.S. Air Force of- Bergstrom estimates that Min- Christy, who died afterwards of A nearly three decade relation- ficers at a monument in Łomianki, Poland to the 10-man crew of a nesotans have donated between wounds suffered during the crash. ship has grown amid multiple vis- B-17 that crashed in the city during the Warsaw Uprising as it was 900 and 1,000 books to Łomianki The crew’s sole survivor, Mar- its and increased levels of interac- delivering supplies. schools, primarily for younger cus Shook, of Belmont, Miss. tion between the two communities children. The school system is lived to see a monument placed in leader in the Twin Cities Polish that includes a police officer - ex picnic and networking. also building an English lan- Łomianki’s cemetery in the crew’s community who has also visited change program, English lessons Two U.S. Air Force officers sent guage learning center. During the honor at a 1986 ceremony attended multiple times and spearheaded at Łomianki public schools, a by the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw communist period, the town’s first by then U.S. Vice President and efforts to aid Łomianki children book donation program and visits also attended the 75th anniversary school was built on the Łomianki former combat pilot George H.W. in need, delivered the ceremony’s to group homes for children. memorial ceremonies. Bieniek, a crash site while early attempts to Bush. keynote address in Polish. PAHA Awards Skalny Civic Achievement Prize to Polish Architect Researchers by Mark Dillon Foundation in New York City, known works of Cordella through Cordella’s portfolio may be PAHA announced. trade journals, construction permits unique among church architects in Two Minneapolis priests, a Wis- Since 1989, PAHA’s Skalny and church archives. the United States when one views consin historian and a rural Min- Civic Achievement Awards “hon- Cordella died in obscurity in the survival rate of his buildings nesota parish music director are or individuals or groups who ad- 1937 amid the Great Depression as as center points of vibrant Roman, this year’s co-recipients of the 2019 vance PAHA’s goals of promoting new commissions dried up. At his Greek and Orthodox Catholic com- Skalny Civic Achievement Award research on and awareness of the peak, Cordella worked successfully munities. Of his two-dozen docu- from the Polish American Histori- Polish experience in the Americas.” but quietly across different faith mented works, twenty-one are to- cal Association. The awards are named after the communities at a time when parish day active parishes. Fr. Spencer Howe, parochial ad- sponsoring Skalny Family (Aniela, and ethnic rivalries in Minnesota, In the spring of 1997, Dr. Gyrisco ministrator of Holy Cross Catholic Anna, Ben, John and Joseph). especially in the Twin Cities, were had penned an initial article entitled Church, a historically Polish parish Cordella was a graduate of the intense. Victor Cordella and the Architec- in Northeast Minneapolis; Fr. Stan- Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts Among the personal donors to ture of Polish and East-Slavic Iden- islaw Poszwa, parochial vicar at in Krakow who emigrated to the Minneapolis parishes that adopted tity in America in Polish American the parish; Dr. Geoffrey Gyrisco of U.S. in 1893 and was in active ar- two of Cordella’s pre-World War Studies Vol. 54, No. 1. Twenty years Madison, Wisc., and Michael Ret- chitectural practice between the I designs were Czar Nicholas of later he resumed his research with ka of Little Falls, Minn., are being 1890s and mid-1930s. Holy Cross, On the Road to Discovery. Fr. Russia (St. Mary’s Orthodox) and the help of Retka, a parishioner at honored for their research and com- St. Mary’s Orthodox Cathedral Stanislaw Poszwa of Holy Cross Austria-Hungarian Emperor Franz Our Lady of Lourdes and now mu- munity engagement efforts regard- in Minneapolis and Our Lady of Church, Minneapolis, leads a dis- Josef (St. John the Baptist Byzan- sic liturgy director at St. Edward’s, ing the work of early 20th century Lourdes, Little Falls are among his cussion about Polish American tine Catholic Church). Elmdale, Minn. Polish American architect Victor signature works. Cordella also co- architect Victor Cordella during Cordella. designed a mansion for a Minnesota a bus tour in Minnesota this past Fine Estate, Modern, and Close-Out Jewelry Over the past three years, the newspaper tycoon that is now The spring. Fr. Poszwa is originally Buyers of Gold, Silver, and Diamonds four men have come together to Swedish Institute in Minneapolis. from Katowice. Expert Jewelry and Watch Repair document Cordella’s extensive To create more awareness of Dr. Gyrisco. Discount Brand-Name Watches body of Minnesota design work and Cordella’s design talents, and the Found Cordella’s unmarked assess his impact and influence on role of Polish history in his archi- grave site in Minneapolis and erect- two dozen mostly Polish Roman tecture, since 2017 Frs. Howe and ed a new headstone for him through and Eastern Rite Catholic commu- Poszwa, Dr. Gyrisco, and Retka a fund-raising campaign Bethesda Jewelers nities. have: Organized a statewide bus tour 7315 Wisconsin Ave. • Bethesda Crossing The award will be presented Held a September 2017 Min- of Cordella’s churches in May 2019 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 on January 4, 2020 at the PAHA’s neapolis symposium on Cordella’s Gathered research that has docu- Mon.-Fri. 1:00-8:00 p.m., Sat. by Appointment Tom Terpilak • (301) 654-8678 • www.bethesdajeweler.com annual banquet at the Kosciuszko works at Holy Cross presented by mented additional, previously un- 10 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • NOVEMBER 2019 Lira Ensemble Participates in Design Museum Exhibit Another Successful TPA Dożynki PHOTO: GERALDINE BALUT COLEMAN by Geraldine Balut Coleman

CHICAGO — The Design Mu- seum of Chicago, established in 2012, is dedicated to inspiring, edu- cating, and innovating through the art of design. Presently, it is host- ing an exhibit entitled “Setting the Stage: Objects of Chicago Theatre” to celebrate the many ways design is used in stage productions. The Lira Ensemble, Artist-in- Residence at Loyola University Chicago and the only professional performing arts company in the United States specializing in Polish music, song and dance, is partici- Lira members in Krakow costume. The Otsego High School Swing Choir provided entertainment at this pating in the exhibit by displaying year’s harvest festival. traditional folk garb from the Kra- As many know, Poland has ap- is one of the significant ways in proximately 35 cultural regions, which the Lira Ensemble preserves kow region of Southern Poland, the THE TOLEDO-POZNAN ALLIANCE (TPA), an affiliate of Toledo Sister ancestral homeland of most of the each with its own unique folk en- Polish traditions. Cities International, held its 29th Dożynki celebration at Lourdes Uni- Polish American community in the semble design. These outfits are This design exhibit, which is versity in Sylvania, Ohio, Oct. 13. The annual harvest festival serves as Chicago area. traditionally passed down through part of the “Year of Chicago The- the major fund-raiser for two projects the TPA supports. The first is to On display is Lira’s colorful and generations. Ongoing care of such atre,” produced in cooperation with award four $1,000 scholarships to students of Polish-American ances- authentic folk ensemble which is vintage clothing is crucial, since the Chicago Department of Cultural try in high school and college. Second, the TPA makes a monetary con- worn by unmarried young women each piece is considered a wearable Events and Special Events, is pres- tribution to an orphanage in Poznan, Poland that is administered by a of this region at folk festivals, at work of art. ently available to the public, free of religious order in the Roman Catholic Church. certain church ceremonies, and at All of Lira Ensemble’s folk charge, but a $5.00 donation is sug- This year’s Dożynki was attended by 210 people. The program in- other important occasions. Married clothing used in its performances gested. The museum is located at cluded the traditional procession, blessing of the bread and salt, a vod- women wear a somewhat different are made in Poland by established 72 East Randolph St. in downtown ka toast to the oldest male and female in attendance, and a traditional folk ensemble. The Lira Singers organizations approved by Poland’s Chicago. Museum hours are Mon.- Polish dinner. The event also gave recognition to Katherine Kataficz- and Dancers perform in such outfits Ministry of Culture. Lira’s outfits Sat., 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., and Sun. Macaro for her support of the Alliance. She is a writer, artist, and pub- during both stage productions and are decades old, but are so well 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. The exhibit lisher of many children’s books, including coloring books, which are concerts. cared for they look brand new. This closes January 5, 2020. used to teach Polish culture. Entertainment was provided by the Otsego High School Swing Choir, which performed songs in Polish, a challenge it took upon itself. It was “Mission of Honor” Movie and Exhibition given a standing ovation by those in attendance. HARTFORD, Conn. — The Polish Cultural Club Government-in-Exile and the United Kingdom, had a of Greater Hartford, Inc. and the S.A. Blejwas En- distinguished combat record until it was disbanded in Poland to Launch Exhumations after dowed Chair in Polish Studies are co-sponsoring December 1946. “Had it not been for the magnificent a special event on Sun., Nov. 17, 2019 in the Chopin material contributed by the Polish squadrons and their World War II Grave Found Ballroom at the Polish National Home, 60 Charter Oak unsurpassed gallantry,” wrote Air Chief Marshal Sir CZĘSTOCHOWA — Exhu- munist rule. Ave., Hartford to honor the heroic Polish Kosciuszko Hugh Dowding, head of RAF Fighter Command, “I mations will be launched after “When the Germans entered 303 Squadron fighter pilots, who helped the British hesitate to say that the outcome of the Battle of Brit- the remains of what are believed Częstochowa, they began their rule Royal Air Force (RAF) win the Battle of Britain during ain would have been the same.” The 303 Squadron was to be Polish victims of Nazi Ger- with mass round-ups, arrests and World War II. Doors open at 1:00 p.m. to provide time one of the top fighter units in the battle and the best man soldiers were uncovered in executions of Polish people,” said to view a curated collection of Kosciuszko Squadron Hurricane-Spitfire equipped one. Its success in com- Częstochowa, southern Poland. A Adam Siwek of the institute. memorabilia. At 2:00 p.m., a feature film called “Mis- bat can be mainly attributed to the years of extensive World War II-era grave was found According to the institute, up sion of Honor” will be shown (in English with some and rigorous pre-war training many of the long-serving in the city during a routine dig, pub- to 1,700 Poles could have been Polish) preceded by a brief introduction by Dr. M.B. Polish veterans had received in their homeland. Dur- lic broadcaster Polish Radio’s IAR killed by Nazi German soldiers in Biskupski, Chair of Polish Studies at Central CT State ing the Battle of Britain, the Squadron was credited news agency reported. Częstochowa in the early months of University. A question and answer period will follow with 126 enemy aircraft destroyed, 13 probables, and The exhumations are set to be World War II and some of the vic- the conclusion of the film. Admission is free and open 9 damaged. From September 1, 1940 to May 8, 1945, carried out by Poland’s Institute of tims are believed to have been bur- to the public. they destroyed 205 enemy aircraft, with 40 probables, National Remembrance (IPN), a ied in the area where the remains The Polish National Home will be featuring dining and 28 damaged. Winston Churchill, speaking about state body charged with investigat- were discovered. specials from the Polish Cultural Club cookbook avail- the Battle of Britain in 1940 said, “Never was so much ing crimes against Polish citizens The exhumations will take sev- able to order from 11:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. As a tribute to owed by so many to so few.” The Kosciuszko 303 during Nazi occupation and com- eral weeks to complete. all Polish veterans, a Mass will also be held at Ss. Cyril Squadron was one of these “few.” & Methodius Church, 55 Charter Oak Ave., Hartford at For further information, call (860) 841-3477, the 11:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend. Polish Studies Program at (860) 832-3010, or the Polish The Kosciuszko 303 Squadron RAF, formed in National Home at (860) 247-1784. July 1940 as part of an agreement between the Polish Batory to Receive Top Recognition PHILADELPHIA — La Salle improvements which enhanced op- University’s Alumni Association, portunities for students. His leader- representing 56,000 graduates liv- ship in the Upper Darby School Dis- ing in all 50 states and 52 countries, trict was cited by The White House, will present three prestigious 2019 U.S. House of Representatives, and awards at a gala dinner ceremony both legislative chambers of gov- on campus, Nov. 15. ernment in Pennsylvania. Batory Become a member today Two John J. Finley Awards, also received the prestigious Life- which recognize significant contri- time Distinguished Service Award butions of individuals to advance from the American Association of Polish American Lasallian principles and values and School Administrators. Addition- Historical Association loyalty to La Salle University will ally, Executive Educator magazine be given to Joseph Batory, La Sal- and IBM systems honored Batory The Polish American HistoricalAssociation le’64, and Ed Fierko, La Salle, ‘63. as one of the Top 100 school leaders was established in December 1942 as among the 300,000 school superin- a special commission of the The Polish Batory is the former superinten- tendents in North America. Institute of Arts and Sciences in America to dent of schools in the Upper Darby collect, compile and publish information about School District (1984-1999), located More recently, Batory was Batory. Former superintendent to the recipient of the 2019 “Inspire Polish Americans. In October 1944, it was reor­ganized as a national just outside of Philadelphia. Proud American society to promote study and research in the history and be honored by La Salle University. Award” from Philadelphia’s pres- of his Polish heritage, he also has social background of Americans of Polish descent. The Association, tigious Musicopia organization, been very public in acknowledging gage.” which was incorporated under the laws of Illinois in 1972, strives to the Christian Brother and Lasallian which works to restore and enhance assist and cooperate with all individuals and organizations interested As superintendent of schools in music education at schools in need. influences in his life and eventual Upper Darby, Batory presided over in Polish American life and history. Contributions in support of the career. Delaware County’s largest and most Other awards to be presented in- work of the Association are tax-exempt. “Lasallian principles and values diverse school system (72 languag- clude the Signum Fidei Medal (Sign Regular one-year membership to the Association is $40.00. ($25.00 for became the academic model for my es are spoken in student homes) of Faith), presented to Tim Shriver, students) made payable to the Polish American Historical Association. action plan for education in Upper of well over 12,000 students in 12 chairman and CEO of the Special Darby,” said Batory. “… to believe schools (including the largest high Olympics. La Salle’s top student Polish American Historical Association in and make a positive difference school in Pennsylvania). Batory’s members of the Class of 2020 will Central Connecticut State University for every young person no matter tenure was highlighted by numer- be inducted into the Alpha Epsilon 1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT 06050 what his or her background or bag- ous educational innovations and Honor Society. www.polishamericanstudies.org 11 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • NOVEMBER 2019

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HAPPENINGS: CHICAGO STYLE 80 Years of Women With a Cause PHOTO COURTESY OF GERALDINE BALUT COLEMAN Kotaba, owner of Polskie Radio nacy Jan Paderewski Foundation. and POLVISION, he plans to move The libretto, composed by Alfred northward to another location, but Nossig, is based on the novel “The hasn’t selected it. Currently, the Hut Behind the Village,” by Jozef date of the actual move and the lo- Ignacy Kraszewski. Powrót Man- cation are not available. ru is Paderewski’s only attempt to

Legion of Young Polish Women members PHOTO: U.S. NAVY by Geraldine Balut-Coleman Over 30 artists expressed interest CHICAGO — On Septem- in exhibiting their ber 15, 85 guests celebrated the artwork, but the 80th anniversary of the Legion of limited space of Young Polish Women’s (LYPW) the Great Hall al- “Women With A Cause.” The cel- lowed the exhibit ebration was a reception luncheon of only 16 art- at Loyola University Chicago’s ists. Those artists Polskie Radio building. (LUC) Lakeshore Campus. The were Sławomir According to Cook County prop- compose music for an opera. reception began with violinist, An- Chrzasz, Mary- erty records, it appears that the Pol- Relatively unknown, the opera’s thony Kawalkowski, playing the na Danylovych, skie Radio and POLVISION build- world premiere, sung in German, Polish and American national an- Henia Flynn, Jo- ing was sold this past January 2019, took place in May 1901 in Dres- thems. Legion President Barbara Bernard Bartusiak anna Gajkows- to Wilmot Construction (Proper- den, Germany, followed by the ka, Teresa Gi- I. Ciepiela and Anniversary Chair Distinguished Flying Cross medals, ties) Inc. sold for condo develop- Polish premiere in Lwów in June erwielaniec Rozanacki, Voytek Maria Bronny Ciesla provided the Air Medal, and several combat ment for $1.5 million. The present 1901. Its next appearance, sung Glinkowski, Jagoda Jasińska, welcoming remarks and introduced decorations for missions he flew as plan is for the Polskie Radio build- in English, was presented at New Jagoda Kapuścieńska, Stanisław honored guests. Jessica Vignoc- part of a bomber crew during World ing to be replaced by a four-story York’s Metropolitan Opera (Met) Kielar, Karolina Maria Siwi- chi, the 2019 Queen of the Legion’s War II. mixed-use building with commer- ak, Agata Smetaniuk, Joanna White and Red Ball, gave an invo- Bartusiak joined the Navy in cial units on the ground floor and Szymańska, Kate Sullivan, and cation, and Kathy Lesny Evans, May 1941 at the age of 17, and nine condo units above. PHOTO: ARTUR PARTYKA first vice president, began the lun- served as a petty officer first class Daniel Pogor- cheon with a toast. During the lun- aviation machinist’s mate with the zelski, a well- cheon, a photographic slide show of aircrew of a PB4Y Consolidated known historian, the Legion’s history was presented Liberator patrol bomber in the Eu- who is considered with materials from the Women and ropean Theater. Also known as the an expert on the Leadership Archives of LUC. The B-24, the Liberator was used by the history of North- luncheon concluded with remarks Navy for anti-submarine warfare west Chicago, by Małgorzata Bąk–Guzik, dep- against German U-boats in the Bay stated, “The histo- uty consul general of the Republic of Biscay and the English Channel. ry of Polish radio of Poland in Chicago. Reflections Many of Bernard’s missions were and television in were added by Legion member, Ja- completed before he turned 20. Chicago’s Polish nette Strzalka, and Legion guest, According to a Navy press re- Village is reflec- Conrad Miczko, commemorating lease, the Distinguished Flying tive of the neigh- Legion charter members, Eleanor Cross was awarded for Bartusiak’s Artist Karolina Kazmierczak borhood’s strong Bochnik Strzalka and Eugenia “extraordinary achievement while ties bridging Po- Dorota Tomczyk. Two additional Koniuszewska Miczko. participating in aerial flights,” for land and the United States. Many artists, Monika Sawionek and Founded on September 2, 1939, the 20 combat missions he complet- of the most famous Polish artists, Karolina Kazmierczak, came Helen Lenard Piekło and a group ed between April 20 and April 30, authors, musicians, politicos, and from Poland to exhibit their work. of her friends, all Chicago-born Po- 1943, and a gold star in lieu of a sec- other cultural stewards all came The judges were Fletcher Hayes, lonians, were inspired to help Poles ond award for another 20 missions here to speak to those of us living artist and graphic designer, and affected by World War II. At the be- he flew in the European skies from in America.” in February 1902. To this day, it is Kim Laurel, graphic designer and ginning, the Legion raised funds to May 1943 to August 1944. The Air However, as history will note, the only Polish opera to be sung at illustrator. help the citizens of Poland, but later Medal recognized Bartusiak for his urban movement is everywhere, the Met. Three months later, it was PMA’s managing director, altered their focus to help Poles “single acts of heroism or meritori- including this section of the North- presented at Warsaw’s Teatr Wielki Małgorzata Kot, thanked guests who had relocated in other areas ous achievement in flight.” Addi- west Side of Chicago. Polish Amer- Polish National Opera in May 1902. for attending and encouraged them of Europe. Once the Second Corps tionally, Bernard was awarded with ican residents no longer dominate In 2018, the opera was rediscovered to help the cause by purchasing of General Władysław Anders was seven Strike/Flight awards of the this area. in Poland. Manru appeared on sev- artwork. Dorothy Malachowski, formed, relief packages and funds Air Medal for maintaining “supe- eral stages: Warsaw’s Teatr Wielki, president of the Gift From the Heart Manru Premiere in Chicago were sent to the Polish soldiers in rior professionalism, perseverance, the Grand Theatre im. Stanisława Foundation, mentioned that this training camps, and sometimes to and devotion to duty in the face of Opera lovers and Paderewski Moniuszki w Pozaniu, Opera Kra- year the Foundation helped 50 chil- soldiers on the front lines and in hazardous flying conditions” on 45 enthusiasts filled the Mitchell Ko- kowska, and Śląska Opera Silesian dren and that 13 additional children POW camps. combat missions during the war, as belinski Theater (formerly the Bytom. with disabilities are still waiting for Today, members of the LYPW stated in his Navy award citation. Gateway Theater) of the Coper- Despite the passage of time, medical assistance. come from various facets of the Pol- Born and raised in Chicago, nicus Center on October 6 to hear the return of Paderewski’s Powrót Owing to the festive atmosphere ish American community, often not Bartusiak eventually settled in Chi- and see a production of Ignacy Manru to the Polish-oriented stages of the evening, many guests lin- speaking Polish, but understanding cago’s southwest suburb of Palos Paderewski’s only opera, Pow- resurrects another cultural treasure gered long after the official closing. Polonia’s responsibilities for service Hills, where he and his late wife, rót Manru (Return of Manru). to Poland’s artistic heritage and is to others. The newer generations of Dolores, raised two daughters. He The performance was an original expressive, thrilling, heart wrench- LYPW members continue as “Wom- spent his professional career as Polskie Radio and Polish-Ukrainian project of the Ig- ing, and full of Polish pride. en With a Cause” by raising funds a corporate accountant and later POLVISION Moving for important philanthropic pur- started his own accounting and tax A couple of months ago, the Vie for Space Industry Sales poses through the Legion’s annual services. White and Red Ball. ever-popular and well-known Pol- WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sev- nautical Congress in Washington ish restaurant, Red Apple Buffet, eral dozen Polish executives and attracts more than 6,000 partici- Art For Heart Exhibition closed its Northwest Side Avondale officials came to the nation’s - capi pants from over 80 countries. Navy Vet, 85, Receives location. tal last month to drum up business The theme of this year’s event, Medals Earned as Teenager On September 7, more than 100 guests filled the Sabina P. Lo- Now, it was just announced that at the International Astronautical the 70th, was “Space: The Power Thanks to the efforts of Daniel gisz Great Hall to view the works Chicago’s Polish radio and Pol- Congress. of the Past. The Promise of the Fu- Lipinski, U.S. Representative for of artists at the ninth annual “Art ish television stations, which have The group included represen- ture.” the Illinois 3rd Congressional Dis- For Heart” exhibition organized spent over 30 years at 3656 W. Bel- tatives from a dozen or so space Earlier in the week, Polish space trict and his staff, Secretary of the through the combined efforts of The mont, are moving. The Chicago area technology companies and officials tech firms promoted their products Navy, Richard V. Spencer, awarded Polish Museum of America (PMA) Polskie radio stations (1030 AM, from government institutions, such at an event called “Polish Space Bernard B. Bartusiak, 95, a re- and the Dar Serca’s junior board 1300 AM, 104.7 FM, and 107.1 FM) as the Ministry of Investment and Night” at the residence of the Polish and Polish television, POLVISION tired World War II Navy veteran, members, Diana Lebecki and An- Development and the Polish Space ambassador in Washington. (24.4 Analog, Comcast 397WPVN with long overdue medals. drzej Pawłowski, the organizers of Agency, said Polish Radio’s IAR Poland has about 300 companies On Sept. 10 at a Pentagon cer- this event. or 679WPVN), will be closing at news agency. active in its space technology sec- emony, Bartusiak received two this location. According to Walter The annual International Astro- tor. 16 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • NOVEMBER 2019

THE PONDERING POLE

The Ins and Outs of Polish Clothing Designers by Edward Poniewaz with a “full flowing shirt width and CLEVELAND’S POLISH FAME. generous sweep.” Olga was one of In the September 2019 edition of This will be forever known as the first companies to begin profit Southwest Airlines’ The Maga- the Pondering Pole underwear edi- sharing for their employees and zine (found in the seat pocket with tion. Erteszek and Jan won a number of the card showing exits under your Beginning, it seems, in the awards for their humanitarian en- drop-down tray table), the city of ’70s and ’80s there has been a lot deavors. “In 1984, Olga was ranked Cleveland was featured and two of underwear and lingerie adver- as a Fortune 500 company and one Polish connections were mentioned. tising. It began with Hanes, Fruit of the best companies to work for in First was a plug for Sokolowski’s of the Loom, Fredericks of Holly- America.” She died September 15, restaurant featuring their famous wood, and Victoria’s Secret — the 1989 but the business lives on as a pierogi. “Sokolowski’s claims to be old standbys. But now brands like product line of the Warnaco Com- the city’s oldest family-owned res- Duluth Trading, Tommy John, and pany. Quite a woman. Guys, get taurant…” It is on my bucket list to a myriad of other innovative and your wife or girlfriend an Olga gift dine there some day. startup undergarment and lingerie card for that special occasion! The second was Brandon businesses are doing great work in Although this next item is about Chrostowski, the founder of Ed- this “industry.” Yes, there is an “un- “outer” wear, it is related and worth win’s Leadership Institute & Res- dies” industry. telling. “Biba” is the name of a SOKOLOWSKI’S UNIVERSITY INN. Famous Polish-American eatery in taurant, “a nonprofit education So, is there a Polish connection? women’s fashion store in London, Cleveland was featured in the September 2019 edition of Southwest Air- program for formerly incarcerated There is at least one. Olga is the England. It is no longer in business lines’ The Magazine. adults who want to build careers in brand name of intimate women’s but was popular during the 1960s Olga Erteszek’s, like most every regular grocery stores do have more the culinary and hospitality indus- wear founded in America by Pol- and 70s. Biba was the brainchild of other entrepreneur that ever lived, is of a kick and are crunchier than tries.” Impressive guy doing God’s ish-born Olga Erteszek. She was Polish-born Barbara Hulanicki. similar: they had a talent or passion the kosher. Those purchased from work. born in Krakow, Poland in 1916, “Biba” is a nickname for Barbara’s and an idea, made the idea into real- ethnic or specialty outlets are dil- and grew up working for her moth- younger sister Biruta. She chose it ity, tested it, and then promoted and lier, less peppery, and softer. My SECOND REQUEST. Still need an er who was a corsetiere, someone (and I love the choice) as the name sold it in a market economy. These grandma’s had a strong vinegar and answer or confirmation on the fol- “who specializes in making, fit- of her clothing store in 1960s Lon- Polish ladies became successes in salt taste and were delicious. Try a lowing “Polish or not” persons. ting, or selling corsets, brassieres, don which “she started and primar- the market and their legacy lives on. taste test of your own. If you have • Lucianne Walkowicz, Ameri- or other foundation garments.” ily ran … with the help of her hus- In fact, some of us are wearing their a brand of Polish pickles that are can Astronomer Olga, along with her husband Jan, band Stephen Fitz-Simon. legacy now. your favorite, let me know what you • Travis Kelce, born outside fled Poland after the German inva- Hulanicki’s background was in think. Cleveland, Ohio, Pro-football sion in World War II and eventually fashion illustration. After she mar- Polish or not? By the way, the Nathan brand player made their way to the United States ried Fitz-Simon, they “opened a (of Nathan’s Famous and the Coney • Walter and Ray Cichon, rock- IN A PICKLE. Did you ever won- and settled in California with Olga mail order clothing company that Island hotdog-eating contest) was ers that were like “gods” and der what is the difference between finding work as a seamstress mak- she named Biba’s Postal Boutique.” started in 1916 by Polish immigrant influenced the young Bruce a kosher pickle and a Polish pickle? ing girdles and bras. The mail order company became a Nathan Handwerker. Besides hot- Springsteen I’m neither a sweet nor bread-and- While at the garment factory brick and mortar shop in Kensing- dogs, Nathan’s makes a pretty good • Lemanski Hall, coach of the butter pickle fan, but love both the (according to Wikipedia), “One day ton in London’s West End in 1964. pickle. Clemson Tigers. (Why “Leman- she spotted a woman on a trolley The big break came when the store kosher and Polish types. The roots ski?”) of both come from the same place, with hosiery rolled to her knees. offered a super stylish dress. START YOUR ACCORDIONS. Don • Jennifer Kupcho, Augusta Na- and there are a number of explana- She said to Jan that it was a shame Biba’s postal boutique had its Grolnick, born September 23, 1947 tional Women’s Amateur Cham- tions why found on the web. that women didn’t have at least first significant success in May in Brooklyn, New York, was “an pion One is from the Our Everyday some bit of finery to hold up their 1964 when it offered a pink ging- American jazz pianist, composer, • Bob Huggins, coach of the West Life site about these pickles: stockings…” The garter she created ham dress with a hole cut out of and record producer.” He was well- Virginia University men’s Bas- “Kosher is more about the flavor to solve the problem allowed her the back of the neck with a match- known as a session musician for a ketball program than anything to do with Jewish re- and Jan to go into business making ing triangular kerchief to readers number of famous music stars such • Chelsie Kryst, Miss USA 2019 ligious laws. Generally, they have them. Demand grew and the com- of the Daily Mirror. The dress had as Roberta Flack, Harry Chapin, • Jo Jo Siwa, popular singer and more garlic added to the traditional pany named for her, blossomed. celebrity appeal, as a similar dress Carly Simon, and Steely Dan. Ac- actor dill flavors. Polish dills contain Erteszek was an innovator, de- had been worn by Brigitte Bardot. cording to Wikipedia, “he began • Charlie Kirk, social and politi- more spices and garlic than either signer, and a business woman. By the morning after the dress was his musical life on accordion but cal commentator, founder, and traditional dill pickles or kosher dill “Holding the woman’s record for advertised in the Daily Mirror, over later switched to piano.” Accordi- leader of Turning Point USA pickles. Some of the spices added patents at 28, Olga brought woman 4,000 orders had been received. Ul- on? That caught my attention and is are a combination of peppers and many pleasing, comfortable, and timately, some 17,000 outfits were an interesting clue to whether Grol- If you have a thought about this mustard seed.” fashionable undergarments.” Her sold. nick is Polish, or not? month’s topic, have a question, or signature piece is the nightgown Barbara Hulanicki’s story, like For me, Polish pickles from the have interesting facts to share, con- tact me at: Edward Poniewaz, 6432 POLONIA PLACES Marmaduke Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63139; email alinabrig@yahoo. com. Kościół św. Józefa w Camden v v v ST. JOSEPH ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH a $100,000 Baroque style house of wor- Name, Rosary, Sacred Heart, History societies, N.B. If you send email, reference 1010 Liberty St. Camden, New Jersey ship. Constructed with gray New Hamp- and the 118 year-old St. Lucia’s Choir. the Polish American Journal or the Status: Open shire granite, the interior was finished with v v v Pondering Pole in the subject line. stained glass depicting the Martyrdom of I would like to thank Walter Piatek for I will not open an email if I do not by Gregory L. Witul St. Adalbert, the Communion of St. Stan- sending me an abundance of information recognize the subject or the sender. islaus Kostka, and St. Cecilia and a rendi- about St. Joseph’s Church. The genesis of St. Joseph Church can be tion of Raphael’s Disputa. Erected on 10th v v v found in the national pride of Camden’s Pol- Street, construction began in 1913 and If you have a Polonia Place you would ish immigrants. By the late 1800s, Poles had was consecrated in May of 1914. like highlighted, send the information to made their way to the south Jersey metropolis When Msgr. Strenski took over the Polish American Journal P.O. Box in search of jobs. To meet their religious obli- St. Joseph’s in 1934, he revitalized 271 North Boston, NY 14110-0271 gations, the Poles attended the various Catholic the parish societies, expanded the Attention: Gregory Witul or email it churches around the city. With the end goal of church structure and purchased land to [email protected] starting their own ethnic parish, Valentine Pepe- to be utilized as a parish cemetery. ta, Adalbert Mazur, John Rozycki, and a handful Strenski would run the parish for a of others attended a meeting at Joseph Wojtkow- quarter century before Msgr. Ladis- iak’s home at 1147 Kaighn Avenue. At the Janu- laus Bazella took the reins. Over the ary 27, 1891 meeting, the 30 men gathered there years, the school closed, the popular decided to form the Saint Joseph Society with Annex Chapel was no longer used, the mission to establish a parish for the Poles of but a senior center was opened. In Camden. By the end of the first day, they had the new millennium a gathered $226. new mausoleum was With the permission of the bishop, the group added, the history room rented a little church near the corner of Broad- was opened, and a col- way and Kaighn for Mass to be said and on Oc- lection of relics was ac- tober 24, 1892 the church was formally incor- quired including one of porated. Under the guidance of Father Michael St. John Paul the Great. Baranski the parish built its first church, a com- Today St. Joseph’s is bination church school building, at the corner of a vibrant parish with a Please make checks payable to: 10th and Liberty Streets in 1895. Eighteen years bilingual Polish Ameri- ACPC, c/o Florence Langridge, later, Father Stefan Wierzynski brought in Phila- can Mass every Sunday Membership Chair, 78 Meadow delphia architect George I. Lovatt Sr. to design at 10 a.m., active Holy Lane, West Hartford, CT 06107 POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • NOVEMBER 2019 www.polamjournal.com 17

POLISH CHEF Time to Start Planning Your Wigilia Menu by Robert Strybel pes have been simplified to make changed. The ritual is complete Journal at (800) 422-1275. frigerate overnight. Next day, dis- them easier to prepare. when everyone has hugged, kissed, card onion and lemon, rinse fillets Part I and shared the wafer with everyone PICKLED HERRING (śledź and dry well on paper towel. Sea- Here are some of the best-known CHRISTMAS WAFER (opłatek). else present. marynowany): Soak 4-6 Matjes son with pepper and sweet paprika dishes of Polish Wigilia, Christmas Wigilia begins with the sharing of If you have difficulty obtaining herring fillets in cold water 1-4 hrs. (the overnight salting may suffice), Eve supper – the most important the white Christmas wafer (opłatek) opłatek where you live, you can Taste a small piece after an hr of dredge in flour, shaking off excess, family meal of the year. 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DuMont to create cath- One of the most touching scenes ode ray tubes or use in tele- of this baseball season was the ap- vision receivers. That led to pearance of Mike Yastrzemski the manufacture and sale of with his grandfather, Red Sox leg- the first commercially prac- end Carl, at Boston’s Fenway Park. tical TV sets. After the 80-year-old Carl threw Steve has also had a lot out the ceremonial first pitch to of success in the movies, in- his 29-year-old grandson, the two cluding playing tennis star had an emotional on-field embrace Bobby Riggs in Battle of between the pitcher’s mound and the Sexes. Despite his many home plate. accomplishments in Holly- Carl, who played his entire 23- wood, Steve Carell is con- year Hall of Fame career in Bos- sidered a dedicated family ton, was greeted by wild cheering man and a devout Roman when he made one of his rare public Catholic — and a pretty appearances. Mike, a member of good goalie! the visiting San Francisco Giants, Red Sox legend Carl Yastrzemski, and grandson Mike. Mike hugs grandfather Carl at Fenway. came out of the visitors’ dugout at of his six minor league seasons (He Nowinski, co-founder and CEO GREAT ADDI- Fenway and was greeted warmly. ended the season with 21 HRs, and of the Concussion Legacy Founda- TION. The Chi- The game before Mike hit a home batted .273 with 55 RBI). tion and co-founder of the Boston cago Fire didn’t run, and Boston fans gave him a Before the game, Carl said see- University CTE Center, responded: make the MLS standing ovation. Normally a right ing his grandson play at Fenway “You are right about brain plastic- playoffs, but Pol- fielder, that night Mike was shifted would mean as much to him as any- ity, and I am glad you are feeling ish international to left, where Carl played. thing in his own career. “The only great today, but neurodegenerative P r z e m y s l a w Mike’s father was named Carl way that I can compare it to any- diseases (CTE, Alzheimer’s, etc.) Frankowski did Jr., but he went by Mike. He played thing would be if I compare to the cannot be ‘fixed’ or cured today. well on and off the in the minor leagues and died at the ’67 season,” he said, referring to his They eventually win. Please come pitch. The speedy age of 43 from a blood clot during MVP year. “That’s what it means on over to the BU brain bank next 24-year-old wing- hip surgery. His son Mike, who was to me, him being here. It’ll be the week and we can discuss the nu- er joined the Fire 14 at the time, developed a close re- first time ‘Yastrzemski’ will be an- ance.” Nowinski, who played foot- in January from lationship with grandfather Carl. nounced on the field since ‘83.” ball at Harvard and wrestled in the Polish club Jagi- Coming out of high school Mike, WWE, has since become one of ellonia Bialystok, was drafted by Boston in the 36th WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FOR ME the leaders in the effort to solve the where he had been round of the 2009 Draft, but instead LATELY? They may have new jobs sports concussion crisis. a member since went to Vanderbilt. After an All- by the time you read this, but a two Gronkowski later backtracked. 2014. He has not Conference senior season, he was of baseball’s most accomplished “I agree and I am not saying I only fit well with selected in the 14th round by Bal- figures found themselves out of cured it. I am saying that I put in the team, but with timore four years later. He finally jobs. The Boston Red Sox fired the time, the effort and willingness the city as well. made it to the majors this season team president Dave Dombrowski, to find unconventional methods The Chicago shortly after Baltimore traded him while the Chicago Cubs let manager to improve my conditions. Some- Sun-Times report- to San Francisco. Joe Maddon go. times the answers are not found in ed that the first With that home run at Fenway With Dombrowski at the helm, studies like this case.” Nowinski week Frankowski Park, Mike became the first Giants was with the team, the Sox won three straight Ameri- believes that Gronkowski has been Chicago Fire’s Przemyslaw Frankowski. rookie to hit 20-plus homers since can League division titles and a able to relieve his post-concussion Fire CFO Pawel Dave Kingman in 1972. He had World Series championship in 2018, symptoms, rather than symptoms do something else. Instead, I went Szynalik took never hit more than 15 runs in any but the Red Sox had a disappoint- of CTE. to a Division III school (Denison him to a Polish store. Frankowski ing, inconsistent season in 2019. In Previously called “punch-drunk University in Ohio) and played told the Fire executive “I feel like his five years with the Cubs, Mad- syndrome,” CTE is a neurodegen- throughout college. It was for fun I’m in Poland.” Szynalik pointed don led the team to the World Series erative disease, much like Parkin- and not advancing myself.” out that Frankowski helps the team championship in 2016 — the team’s son’s or Alzheimer’s, likely caused Besides playing hockey at Deni- connect with Polonia, and that he’s first in 108 years — and made four by repetitive brain injury. CTE can son, Carrell performed in a comedy seen more Polish fans at Fire games playoff appearances. This year the only be diagnosed with certainty troupe and was a radio DJ. this season. Cubbies finished out of the playoffs after death through an examination His father Edwin, was an elec- “Przemek fits in Chicago as if he with an 84-78 record. of the brain. trical engineer of Italian and Ger- were born here: humble, hardwork- ing, dedicated to his family, and GRONKOWSKI VS. NOWIN- proud to represent the city,” Fire SKI. Fomer NFL All-Pro Rob president and general manager Nel- Gronkowski and CTE research son Rodriguez agreed. pioneer Chris Nowinski recently The Fire has had a number of no- went “head-to-head” on the issue of table Polish players in the past, and concussions. its 1998 MLS Cup championship Gronkowski has been candid team included Roman Kosecki, about the impact football has had on Peter Nowak, and Jerzy Podbro- his body and brain, including some zny. 20 concussions. On social media he claimed that he had cured his CTE: PERKOSKI’S NOTEBOOK. Lee “It is fixable. I fixed mine. There Stempniak, a veteran of 10 NHL are plenty of methods in this world teams, announced his retirement that allow the brain to recover from … Max Kepler of the Twins fin- severe damage. That is also why I ished with 36 home runs, tied for would allow my kid to play foot- seventh in the AL … The Polish ball.” men’s volleyball team won the Former goalie Steve Carell and his mother, Harriet, nee Koch. bronze medal in the European Volleyball Championships in OKOLOWSKI’S STEVE CARELL: FROM HOCKEY man heritage (his name was origi- Paris ... Polish race driver Rob- S TO HOLLYWOOD. Actor Steve nally Caroselli) and his mother, the ert Kubica announced that he Lunch Carell is known as a big hockey former Harriet Koch, was a Polish would leave British team Wil- M-F 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. fan who still plays recreationally American psychiatric nurse. Har- Fri. Night Dinners liams after a disappointing sea- at age 57. In fact, he once joked: “I riet was one of children of Stanley son … Ed Stankiewicz, a right 5:00-9:00 p.m. and Frances Koch. Her father, Zyg- Sat. Night Dinners am the LeBron James of rec league winger who played briefly with mont, was a miner who died at a 4:00-9:00 p.m. hockey.” However, not many people the Detroit Red Wings, died at young age from silicosis, a lung dis- Lounge open ‘til 1:00 know that Carell was an outstand- 89 … Mieczysław Tracz, a Pol- ease. Her mother worked as a cook a.m. on Fri. and Sat. ing goalie growing up in Concord, ish wrestler who competed in the Mass. As he once told ESPN: “At and ran a boarding-house. Harriet 1988 Olympics, died at 56. Cleveland’s Premier a certain point, you either have to passed away in 2016 at 90. Poland defeated North Mace- Polish American UNIVERSITY INN commit to that as a potential career Carell turned to acting after col- donia 2-0 in a Euro 2020 quali- Restaurant lege and eventually rose to fame on CLEVELAND, OHIO Now in our 96th year or let it become a fun hobby. That fier, sending the Polish National ESTABLISHED IN 1923 in Business happened in high school. I had to the TV series, “The Office.” Inter- Team into the European Cup think about whether I was going to estingly, one of his mom’s brothers, next year with two games left in Featured on the Travel (216) 771-9236 a Division I college hockey program Stanley Koch, was an electrical en- their qualifying campaign. & Food Network www.sokolowskis.com and fight for a job of a goaltender or gineer and skilled glassblower who POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • NOVEMBER 2019 www.polamjournal.com 19

IN MEMORIAM Rev. Lucjan Stokowski, Led Polish Łucjan Królikowski O.F.M. Conv. Parishes in Cleveland Diocese Fr. Lucjan Krolikowski, OFM and onto Canada which became CLEVELAND — Rev. Lucjan at and assisted at St. John Cantius Conv. was born on September 7, their permanent home. Once in Stokowski, 68, Pastor Emeritus, St. Parish. On May 7, 1981, he was 1919 in Nowe Kramsko, Poland, Montreal, Fr. Lucjan started placing John Cantius Catholic Church, died granted permission to serve in the and died on October 11, 2019 at children in French schools through Aug. 10, 2019. Diocese of Cleveland and on Nov. Our Lady of the Angels Care Cen- the Province of Quebec. His first Born March 1, 1983, he was incardinated into ter, Enfield, Conn. At the time of book, “Stolen Childhood,” recounts 27, 1951 to the the Diocese of Cleveland. He was his death he was 100 years old and the unusual experiences and travels late Walenty assigned as parochial vicar of St. the oldest Conventual Friar in the with the children. and Lucyna, John Cantius. Rev. Stokowski also world. (PAJ, Oct. 2019) During his ministerial life, Fr. Stokowski at- served as chaplain for the Pol- Fr. Lucjan was the third child of Lucjan served as Associate Pas- tended grade ish Army Veterans Association of Stanislaw and Wiktoria (Tomiak) tor (1958-1964) and Pastor (1964- school and high America Post 152. On July 1, 1987 Krolikowski. He leaves his Francis- 1966) of Our Lady of Czestochowa school in Po- he was assigned as parochial vicar can family and many related fam- Church, Montreal, Canada. In addi- land, and com- of St. Stanislaus Parish in Cleveland ily members and friends in Poland, tion, he also served as Guardian of pleted his priestly formation at St. where he served for four years. In Canada, and the United States. the parish Friary during his pastoral John the Baptist Seminary in War- 1991, he was assigned as parochial Fr. Lucjan’s long Franciscan years. He became the Secretary of saw. Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski vicar of Ss. Peter & Paul Parish, life began in 1934 when he entered school for Cadet Officers in Uzbeki- the Fr. Justin Rosary Hour (the lon- ordained him to the priesthood for Garfield Heights. Nine years later, the Franciscan Friar Conventual stan. He was moved with the Polish gest running radio show in Polish the service of the Diocese of War- he was assigned as pastor of St. Seminary which was located on the army to Iraq in 1942, and since the outside of Poland), Athol Springs, saw on June 5, 1977 in St. John the John Cantius, Cleveland. In addi- grounds of the world’s largest fri- army needed chaplains, he began N.Y. from 1966-1998. Accepting a Baptist Cathedral, Warsaw. tion, Rev. Stokowski served as ad- ary in Niepokalanow, Poland. Its his theological studies in 1943 in new ministry in 1999 he served as Rev. Stokowski served at Holy ministrator of St. Barbara Parish in guardian was the future saint, Fr. Beirut, Lebanon. Parochial Vicar at St. Stanislaus Trinity, Kolbiel-Warsaw; St. Law- Cleveland from Aug. 31, 2007 until Maximilian Kolbe, who was later Fr. Lucjan made his Solemn Basilica, Chicopee, Mass. until rence, Sochaczew; and St. Michael, July 1, 2018, when he was granted canonized by Pope John Paul II. Fr. Vows on July 14, 1945 in Beirut, 2009. In 2009, Fr. Lucjan contin- Tarczyn; all in Poland. retirement. Lucjan completed high school at the and was ordained to the priesthood ued his life’s work as Confessor and On April 1, 1980, Rev. Sto- He was interred at Holy Cross seminary and later made his Novi- on June 30, 1946 at the University Spiritual Advisor, St. Hyacinth Fri- kowski came to Cleveland. He lived Cemetery, Brook Park. tiate in Niepokalanow (City of the of St. Joseph in Beirut, where he ary in Chicopee. In 2016 he became Immaculate), professing his Simple also received an S.T.B. (Theol- Confessor and Spiritual Advisor at Conrad Kaminski, Bank President, Vows on August 29, 1939, where Fr. ogy) that same year. Returning to Our Lady of the Angels Care Cen- Opera Singer, and Founder of Polish Fest Maximilian Kolbe was present. the army after ordination to the ter in Enfield, where he continued He completed his philosophy priesthood, Fr. Lucjan served the to be in contact with his many fam- MILWAUKEE — Conrad Ka- Kaminski was running his own studies in 1939 from the University VIII General Military Hospital in ily members and friends until his minski, who went to work for Lin- advertising agency when one of his of Lwow. While preparing to begin El-Kantar, Egypt. After demobili- death. Fr. Lucjan has authored five coln State Bank at age 14 and later clients, his boyhood employer Lin- his theological studies in June of zation in 1947 he became the high books, and had written hundreds of rose to become its president as well coln State Bank, offered him a job 1940, he was arrested by the Rus- school prefect in the Polish Refugee talks for the Fr. Justin Rosary Hour as an opera singer and the founder as vice president of marketing. The sian police (NKVD, later named camp in Tengeru, near Mount Kili- radio program. of Milwaukee’s popular Polish Fest, job required that he return to UW KGB) and deported to a concen- manjaro. Memorial donations may be died of cancer Sept. 8. He was 84. for a graduate degree in banking, tration camp in eastern Ukraine. With a civilian population of made to the Franciscan Education Kaminski, who was born and but he didn’t mind. He was liberated from the concen- 4,000 (half of whom were children) Burse, 12300 Folly Quarter Road, raised in Milwaukee, led a rich and “He loved it,” La Fleur said. “He tration camp and later joined the Fr. Lucjan volunteered to accom- Ellicott City, MD 21042. varied life. just loved banking. I think part of it Polish army, completing Artillery pany these orphans through Europe — kozikowskifuneralhome.com He was a tenor for the Floren- was that he got to go back to where tine Opera and loved to sing “Edel- he worked when he was a kid.” weiss,” popularized in the musical The other thing he loved was Ric Ocasek, Cars Singer Who Fused Pop and New Wave “The Sound of Music.” He per- music. “He’d always be the loudest from Rolling Stone (who later changed his last name to formed the song most recently dur- singer in church,” La Fleur said. He Orr), who helped record one of the ing his days in hospice with the staff went to a few different churches, Ric Ocasek, the idiosyncratic pre-Cars demos. of Horizon Home Care and Hospice most recently the Basilica of St. Jo- singer and guitarist for the Cars and Ocasek and Orr relocated to New in Mequon. saphat. hit-making album producer, died York, Woodstock, and Ann Arbor, He worked as a volunteer police The values he prized most were Sept. 15 in his New York City apart- Michigan, singing Buddy Holly officer in Whitefish Bay. He spoke hard work and his Catholic faith, La ment. He was 75. songs as a duo or playing hard rock Polish and Spanish, and, after retir- Fleur said. Beginning with the Cars’ self- to prepare for a gig opening for ing from the bank, worked at the In 1982, he started Milwaukee’s titled debut, in 1978, Ocasek estab- the MC5. Eventually, they settled Sass Funeral Home at South 15th Polish Fest. “It was his pride and joy lished himself as a stoic frontman in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Street and West Oklahoma Avenue for a long time,” Thomas Kaminski with a sense of humor and melodra- formed a folk trio called Milk- wood, releasing an album in 1972. until this past April. said. ma on songs like “My Best Friend’s They both struggled financially — “He worked many hours,” said Conrad Kaminski’s last job was Girl,” “You’re All I’ve Got To- night,” and “Good Times Roll.” As Ocasek worked in clothing stores Catherine La Fleur, one of Kamin- at the Sass Funeral Home, where a member of the Cars — he wrote to keep his family fed — and even- ski’s four daughters. “But he always he worked with his brother, and nearly every tune the band record- tually they met the musicians who said, ‘A man who likes his work has penned his own obituary. ed — Ocasek helped kick-start the would form the rest of the Cars in never worked a day in his life.’ He “He wrote it himself and put it New Wave movement by pinning 1976. Ocasek wrote all the songs loved what he did.” on the bulletin board,” his brother his disaffected vocals against herky- file that he couldn’t remember why and acted as a benevolent dictator. Kaminski was born in Milwau- said. “He said, ‘This is my obituary. jerky rhythm guitar, dense key- he’d been expelled. The Cars’ self-titled album, kee to Harriet and Zygmunt Kamin- I don’t want anything else.’” boards and dance-floor-ready beats, He fell in love with the Crick- which Queen producer Roy Thomas ski, and graduated from St. John Kaminski was married twice and as one of the group’s lead vocal- ets’ “That’ll Be the Day” as a child, Baker helmed and recorded in just Kanty and Marquette High School. and is survived by his second wife, ists, alongside bassist Benjamin Orr, prompting his grandmother to give two weeks, came out on June 6, In his first job at the bank, he Kathleen Kaminski, his brother and he sang the hits “Shake It Up” and him a guitar, though he didn’t take 1978, and became a Top 20 hit in performed odd jobs after school and his four daughters. “You Might Think.” After the group to it immediately. He became a rebel the U.S. It was later certified sex- on weekends for 75 cents an hour. — Journal Sentinel broke up, in 1988, Ocasek recorded as a teen, running away for weeks at tuple platinum on the strength of the Kaminski served in the Army, as a solo artist and worked as a pro- a time to the beach town of Ocean hits “Just What I Needed” (sung by including 13 months spent at Eni- TAX DEDUCTION. With the ducer, helping to sculpt blockbuster City, Maryland. Orr), “My Best Friend’s Girl,” and wetok Atoll, the Atomic Energy year’s end upon us, we ask our hits like Weezer’s Blue and Green His family relocated to Cleveland “Good Times Roll.” The record is also home to songs that would be- Commission testing ground in the readers to consider a donation albums and cult favorites like Bad when he was 16, and he decided to come hits later, including “You’re Marshall Islands. to the Polish American Journal Brains’ Rock for Light. shape up and get solid grades so he He was born Richard Otcasek could attend a good college, but he All I’ve Got Tonight” and “Moving After earning a bachelor’s de- Foundation. It is a 503c non- to a Polish Catholic family in Bal- ended up dropping out and again be- in Stereo” (the latter soundtrack- gree from the University of Wis- profit organization, the funds of consin-Madison, Kaminski worked timore. His father was a computer came interested in guitar. This time ing a pivotal scene in Fast Times at which are used for the promo- Ridgemont High). in advertising at the West Bend Co., systems analyst and sent Ocasek to a it stuck, and he began writing tunes tion of Polish American culture. The band hit critical mass in and then in promotion and public parochial elementary school, where regularly. Learn more by turning to page 6 he was kicked out in the fifth grade. One of the musicians Ocasek 1984 with Heartbeat City, an album relations at WITI-TV in Milwau- in this month’s edition. He told Rolling Stone in a 1979 pro- drafted was Benjamin Orzechowski that issued five Top 40 singles in the kee. U.S.: “You Might Think,” “Magic,” “Hello Again,” “Why Can’t I Have You,” and “Drive,” which served as Jurek-Park Slope Funeral Home, Inc. the background music for ads for • Newly Decorated Chapel Facilities EVERGREEN African famine relief during Live • Our 24-Hour Personal Services Are FUNERAL HOME, INC. Available In All Communities Aid. Ocasek donated his royalties • At-Home Arrangements 131 NASSAU AVE., BROOKLYN, NY 11222 from it to the Band Aid Trust. • Insurance Claims Handled The Cars were inducted into the • Social Security & Veteran’s Benefits (718) 383-8600 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. Promptly Expedited Leslie P. Rago Gigante, Director Ocasek was married three times • Monument Inscriptions Ascertained and was the father of six sons. He COMPLETELY AIR-CONDITIONED met 18-year-old model Paulina 728 4th Ave., Brooklyn, NY • (718) 768-4192 AERATION FLOWER CONTROL SERVICES Porizkova and married her in 1989. DORIS V. AMEN, LICENSED FUNERAL DIRECTOR AVAILABLE IN ALL COMMUNITIES They divorced last year. 20 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • NOVEMBER 2019 GENEALOGY Medieval Warrior Woman Found in Viking Graveyard Was No Viking

Write Your Family History: Formats PHOTO: FAIR USE by Stephen M. Szabados 1794 in Przezdziecko-Pierzch- was a rural farm village that had aly, Polish-Russia to Franciszek been part of the large manor estate, I have written many times about Chmielewski and Marianna Ob- Dmochy, that was north of Czyzew, saving your family history by creat- rebska Poland, and about 60 miles north- ing narratives so your family mem- • The church record listed that east of Warsaw. In 1881, his village bers can read and understand the he married Balbina (age 16) on had three houses and 21 inhabitants. information that you find. Below February 12, 1830, at age 36 in The land that it occupied is now are two examples that I hope will the parish church in Andrzejewo part of the village Dmochy Mrozy. inspire you to begin writing. by Father Wojciech Lipiecinski. Steve’s parents were descen- The first example is “Bullet Witnesses for the ceremony were dants of minor Polish nobles who Points,” which I use in the initial Jan Chmielewski and Jakub Kal- had owned vast estates. The large phases in researching an ancestor. tubowski, both landowners in estates had been divided over the At some point, I transition to the Pierzchaly. years due to inheritance and now narrative format as I add informa- • I found birth records that indi- were only large enough to support Artist Mirosław Kuźma’s illustration of the burial site where archaeolo- tion and stories. For some summa- cated that Pawel and Balbina had one family. By the 1800s the laws gists found the remains of a woman warrior with an axe from the South ries, I never transition to a narrative at least six children – Antoni (b. were changed to allow only the Baltic region. 1834), Jozefa (b. 1835), Adam (b. oldest son to inherit the farm and because I find very little informa- the southern Baltic — a region that tion or stories. 1837), Marianna (b. 1839), Anna all other children had to find other More than likely came includes modern countries border- Remember, these summaries are (b. 1840) and Anna (b. 1841). means to support themselves … from what is now Poland ing the Baltic Sea, such as Poland, my research notes and can be shared • On his son, Adam’s birth record (family history includes 24 more Germany and Lithuania — and with my family at any time. They listed Pawel as “urodzny” - of pages of narratives and pictures) by Mindy Weisberger show the lives of my ancestors in noble birth … He died peacefully on Sun- Live Science the chambered construction of her chronological order and evolve into • Pawel’s death record listed that day, April 26, 1964 at age 70 after grave is reminiscent of cemetery a story of their lives as I add more he died on September 10, 1854, the hospital’s chaplain had given LANGELAND, Denmark — structures from that part of the information. I also research and add in Przezdziecko-Pierzchaly, Pol- him the Last Rites of the Catholic When archaeologists discovered world during the Middle Ages. relevant social history which gives ish-Russia Church and he had talked briefly the remains of a woman in a Viking During this period in Denmark, reasons for the activities of my an- with his daughter Regina. graveyard in Denmark, an axe near Slavs and Scandinavians lived close cestors. Example #2 - narrative format The visitation was at Metzler’s her skeleton told them that she may together, which would explain why Funeral Home; a funeral service have been a fighter. But closer ex- a Slavic woman was laid to rest in a Please keep your writing simple Steve John Zuchowski (My was held at St. Patrick Church, and amination of both the weapon and and use your words and grammar. grandfather) Danish graveyard, Gardeła said in Steve was buried at St. Mary Cem- her burial revealed something un- Give your family a gift of a life- The baptismal certificate for my the statement. etery on West Washington Street in expected: She was no Viking. time. If you do not write it down, grandfather Steve John Zuchowski To date, approximately 30 graves Bloomington. Rather, the woman was Slavic, who will? listed that he was born in Dmochy of women containing weapons Save the stories for your future and likely came from a region in have been discovered in Norway, Kudly, Russia, on December 26, Eastern Europe that is now Poland, generations. 1893, to Leopold Zuchowski and Denmark and Sweden. Of those, Have fun and enjoy your Polish POLISH-ENGLISH representatives of Poland’s Minis- 10 graves — including that of the Anny Dmochowski. try of Science and Higher Educa- heritage. Slavic warrior — were identified Steve was baptized at the Catho- TRANSLATOR tion said in a statement. lic parish church, Peter and Paul the by Gardeła. His findings will be Example #1 - bullet points Official documents, letters, e-mails A coin from the cemetery, on Apostles, in Czyzew. I have found the Danish island of Langeland, re- published in 2020 as part of a proj- • Pawel Chmielewski (My great- birth records for four other children Fast, reliable service by e-mail or vealed that the burial site is about ect investigating Viking and Slavic grandfather) The church re- of Leopold and Anny Zuchowski regular mail. 1,000 years old, according to the women warriors, titled “Amazons cord for his marriage listed that – Aleksandra (b.874) Stanislaw ANDY GOLEBIOWSKI statement. The woman’s grave was of the North,” according to the Pawel was age 36 and this would (b. 1875), Boleslaw (b. 1882), and (716) 892-5975 the only one that held a weapon. statement. indicate that he was born in Marianna (b. 1885). Dmochy Kudly [email protected] Throughout history and across the globe, women have wielded Arolsen Archives on Nazi weapons. In recent years, archae- Persecution Expand ologists have found evidence that BAD AROLSEN, Germany — some Viking women were buried The Arolsen Archives-Internation- with weapons. But in many of those al Center on Nazi Persecution is an cases, there were no human remains internationally governed center for in the graves, and the gender of the documentation, information and re- former occupants was inferred from search on Nazi persecution, forced the presence of jewelry and other labor, and the Holocaust in Nazi objects that typically belonged to Germany and its occupied regions. women, Leszek Gardeła, an archae- ologist with the University of Bonn It recently added 13 million more in Germany and the University of documents, and now contains about Bergen in Norway, said in the state- 30 million records from concentra- ment. tion camps, details of forced labor, However, the Slavic woman’s and files on displaced persons. skeleton was still lying in the grave. Write: Arolsen Archives Inter- The skeleton showed no obvious national Center on Nazi Persecu- injuries that would have indicated tion, Große Allee 5-9, 34454 Bad how she died, Gardeła said. The Arolsen, Deutschland; or visit arol- axe resembled similar tools from sen-archives.org.

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DANCE TIME Polka Buzz Celebrates Fourth Anniversary by Jennifer Pijanowski Every band brings its own BUFFALO, N.Y. — Polka mu- unique style and sic made a grand return to Niagara fan base to the Falls as Jammin’ Polkafest drew show which as- impressive crowds at its inaugural sists in keeping event. Historic Holy Trinity Church The Buzz fresh honored the complex’s Polish heri- and engaging. tage by creating a fun-filled day of Last month Ger- Polish music, dancing, food, and man band The more. Phocus and Special Deliv- Auslanders aired ery did a fantastic job entertaining while a German the abundant crowd under the huge Dance troupe tent and plentiful dance floor. Extra Dan Gallagher, Sue Solley-Quarantello, and Dan’s also lent their tables and chairs had to be brought wife Dorothy Gallagher were happy to hear polkas talents to honor out to accommodate the remark- once again in Niagara Falls. Octoberfest. The able crowd. Church tours were also Jammin’ Polka Fest. Members of Niagara Heritage of Hope and Service Christmas shows filmed at Gratwick Fire Hall in provided as part of the celebratory (first tow, l. to r.): Jackson Bennett, Board Member; Alize Rosaro, Mar- will showcase the beautiful sounds North Tonawanda but quickly 10-year anniversary of Historic keting Chair; and Ken Colella, Board Treasurer. (second row): Eda Buz- of Chopin Singing Society, pay- switched venues to Potts Banquet Holy Trinity, a 501(C) 3 non-profit zelli, Board Member; and Marg Domagalski, Board President ing tribute to the distinct ethnicity Hall. DiScullo explained that it is a organization run under the auspices of Western New York. Visit http:// Gene McCarthy’s is an old-time to overindulging, there is also an much more centralized location and of Niagara Heritage of Hope and wbbz.tv/ for information on tap- tavern built around the turn of cen- historical need for beer. Beer is one with owner Danny Potts regularly Service. ings, airings, and what the future tury, located in the Old First Ward of the most ancient foods known to supporting polka music, it was a With a rich Polish history dat- holds for Polka Buzz. of Buffalo. It has a deep history humankind. As grains were har- match made in heaven. With 48 tap- ing back to 1901, this hard-working I would like to send huge con- of Irish, Polish, and Italian immi- vested, it was fermented to brew ings and over 800 episodes aired, it group has made it their mission gratulations and thank you to the grants who worked as grain scoo- beer as long ago as 3500 B.C. and is easy to understand why many of to make a positive difference in entire team at WBBZ for having the pers, stevedores, railroad, and steel purposed itself to give sustenance the weekly Polka Buzz dancers are the local and visiting communi- initiative and drive to showcase our workers. The return of Polish polka during the long winters. It was recognized while out and about in ties by providing educational ser- beloved polka music in an engag- music was appropriate — for many used as a form of payment, given the community. Talented dancers vices, professional support, social ing, positive light. years the pub was run by a Polish in rations, and is now celebrated and regulars Frankie and Angela opportunities, and spiritual sup- woman. by people all over the world. After Divolli are often recognized while port and instruction. The complex FALL FROLICS. On Sun., Nov. 24, Upon reaching our destination, guzzling our Oktoberfest pint, we out to dinner or shopping. They fosters activities that support the polka music returns to The Polish we were all greeted with a bless- gathered in the quaint bar room to thoroughly enjoy polka music and broader public community com- Nook, 2242 Cudaback Ave. Niagara ing and tapping of the Oktoberfest listen to lively music provided by love the diversity of each polka ing to the Western New York area. brew keg. Owner Bill Metzger, Special Delivery all afternoon long. band. Jammin’ Polkafest offered a very Matt Conron, and brewer Bryan Gene McCarthy’s was brimming continued on next page well-received fundraising event for Kirchmyer worked to tap the keg, with people enjoying the music and the organization which is headed marking the beginning of their Ok- proclaiming the beginning of Octo- up by President Marg Domgalski. toberfest beer for 2019. A quick, in- ber festivities. This national landmark is a 100% formative history of beer explained donation-based organization which that while Oktoberfest lends itself HAPPY ANNIVERSARY. WNY’s polka TV show Polka Buzz cele- brated its Fourth Anniversary with music and episode tapings featuring Special Delivery. Every song beck- oned dancers to the overflowing dance floor. The evening proved that there is a bright future ahead for WBBZ’s hit polka show. I got a chance to talk to Production Executive John DiS- cullo about the show’s success and impact in Western New York. John explained that the show was strate- gically placed at 7:00 p.m. on the WBBZ network — the same time in which The Lawrence Welk Show Chrissy, Linda, and Art Gaylor at The Polka Buzz recording. Art is the ac- Tapping of the Keg at Gene McCarthy’s, a landmark pub in Buffalo’s First had previously aired. The show and cordion player and vocalist with the Concertina All-Stars, and New Di- Ward Brewery District. tapings have taken on a cult status rection bands. of their own with generations of fans attending. Bringing parents operates by an all-volunteer board and grandparents to celebrate birth- of directors and a very dedicated days, anniversaries, and other spe- group of volunteers. Every dollar cial events on TV has added another raised at Jammin’ Polkafest and all dimension to the fruitful fan base. other events goes into maintaining With Ron Dombrowski as the host, and preserving this state and na- it has married the polka lovers of tional landmark while continuing the Buffalo area to Polka Buzz. to focus on our programs and ser- Ronnie D is the host of “Drive Time vices for the community. Rest as- Polkas” (Mon.-Sat. 5:00-7:00 p.m. sured that Polkafest 2020 plans are on WXRL 1300AM, and 8:00-11:00 already in the works. a.m. Sunday on WECK 1230AM, and 102.9FM), and brings his love FIRST WARD FUN. Special Deliv- for polka music to the television ery provided the music as music screen. He has been broadcasting and beer lovers paraded through polka programs since 1979 on both Frankie and Angela Divolli at the Linda Pietraszewski and niece Au- the streets of the Old First Ward. Special Delivery members (l. to radio and television, so his follow- October Polka Buzz recording. brey at the Polka Buzz recording. The parade began on South Park r.) Chris Gawlak, Dave Miesowicz, ing naturally embraced Polka Buzz Frank, a World War II veteran, just Linda was one of the folks behind Ave. and continued down Hamburg and Ted Szymanski, leading the from its inception. celebrated his 88th birthday. The the very successful Jammin’ Pol- Street until reaching Gene McCar- parade, part of the Harvest Festi- The first few episodes were Divollis say dancing keeps them kafest at the Holy Trinity Historic thy’s. val held at Gene McCarthy’s. young. site in Niagara Falls, N.Y. 22 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • NOVEMBER 2019 Fall Frolics NOVEMBER POLKA BIRTHDAYS continued from previous page stop at Buffalo Distilling Co., for Birthdays courtesy Li’l John’s Polka Show, WAVL Radio 910 AM and 98.7 FM, Saturday 10:00 a.m.- the release of its 2019 Barrel-Aged 1:00 p.m., and on the web at www.987jack.fm. Live streaming at www.PA_Talk.com. For informa- Falls. New Direction will provide Krupnik. This quintessential Polish tion, write to: 121 Seminole Dr., Greensburg, PA 15601; (724) 834-7871; [email protected]. the music at the Niagara Falls land- winter-warmer-upper is exploding mark Polish restaurant. Admission on the market, and Buffalo Distill- NAME BORN DIED KNOWN FOR CITY, STATE is just $12.00 and includes a deli- ing — located at 860 Seneca St. in 1 Max Smulewicz 1936 Bandleader / Musician N.J. cious Polish buffet dinner. Polish the city’s revitalized Larkinville 1 Kevin Adams 1957 Musician / Vocalist / Arranger Ohio Nook is an old-fashioned, family- District — leads the pack with its 2 Jolly Rich Anton 1947 Bandleader / Musician / Vocalist N.J. 3 Ray Henry Mocarski 1924 1/24/89 Bandleader / Musician / Arranger Conn. owned restaurant and bar which has unique blend. Live polka music for 3 Ray Jay Jarusinski Bandleader / Vocalist / Musician Pa. been serving up authentic Polish the release will be provided by Spe- 3 Mark Trzepacz 1956 Bandleader / Vocalist / Musician / IJ Buffalo, N.Y. cuisine since 1964. Today, Polish cial Delivery from 2:30-5:30 p.m. 3 The Big Moose 1954 Polka D.J. WOWQ Dubois, Pa. Nook is run by the third generation, Call the distillery at (716) 254-3610. 4 Stan Ozimek ( Cousin Ozzie) 1915 11/11/87 Polka D. J. E. Hartford , Conn. and still serves the same recipes The lineup for Polka vs. Country 4 Joe Oberaitis 1949 Bandleader / Vocalist / Musician / IJ Fla. as when it opened. You will en- that evening will be Polka Country 5 Myron Floren 1919 2005 Accordionist (Lawrence Welk Show) Calif. joy kicking off your Thanksgiving Musicians and West of the Mark, 5 Dave Dombrowski Musician / Vocalist / Arranger Pa. 6 Jim Polaski Bandleader / Musician Ill. week at this friendly bar and eatery Buffalo’s Music Award-winning 8 Casey Bruzdinski 1924 3/1/07 Musician (Concertina) Ill. with wonderful polka music. country band. Doors will open at 9 Ted Gibala 1942 Musician / Vocalist / Emcee Pa. Nowak’s Tavern 1458 Lovejoy 5:00. Music will begin at 7:00 and 10 Jullie Williams (d.) Former DJ (WMBS Radio) Uniontown, Pa. in Sloan, N.Y. will host Buffalo continue non-stop with these two 10 Connie Brzowski ` Former Polka DJ Md. Concertina All Stars for a Pre- high energy bands. You can contact 19 Ron Somers 1939 Musician (Ray Budzilek Band) Pa. Thanksgiving Polka Party on Wed., Val at (716) 777-2455 to purchase 12 Dick Kuicemba 1932 Musician / Arranger Mich. your presale tickets for only $10.00. 12 Don Cialkoszewski (Polish Kid) Bandleader / Musician / Vocalist Ariz. Nov. 27, 2019. Music will begin at 14 Alan Volek Jr. 1974 Musician / Vocalist Pa. 7:00 and there is no admission for The ticket price will be $15.00 at the 17 Carl Hoynoski 1944 Musician / Vocalist (Golden Brass) Fla. this event. This local gin mill offers door on the day of the event. 18 Marty Dzik 1964 Musician / Vocalist Ill. an intimate atmosphere for a casual Also taking place on Nov. 30, 19 Ken Olowin Polka D.J. / I.J. Erie, Pa. get-together with friends and fam- Lenny Gomulka & Chicago 20 Rick Piotrowski 1956 Bandleader / Musician / Vocalist Fla. ily before Thanksgiving prepara- Push will perform to benefit The 20 Whitey Ryniec Musician / Vocalist Ill. tions begin early the next morning. St. Gianna Pregnancy Outreach 21 Wally Raczkowski 1967 Bandleader / Musician / Vocalist Wisc. 22 Wally Pala 1941 11/12/00 Musician / Vocalist (Pala Brothers) Chicago Black Friday has never sounded Center in Dunkirk, N.Y. The Pol- 23 Gino Kurdziel 1935 3/16/19 Musician / Vocalist (New Yorkers, G -Notes) Buffalo, N.Y. as good as it will at Potts Banquet ish kolędy night will take place at 24 Charlie Tansek 1941 Bandleader / Musician / Vocalist Ohio Hall on Fri., Nov. 29, 2019. Get Blessed Mother Angela Social Cen- 25 Mitch Moskal 1950 Polka I.J. Mass. ready for the Black Friday Polka ter 324 Townsend in Dunkirk. The 26 Andy (Dziagwa) Day 1928 Musician / Vocalist / Emcee (Ampol Aires) Ill. Special featuring Lenny Gomulka evening will feature a home-style 27 Larry Chesky 1933 1/25/11 Bandleader / Musician / Vocalist / Producer Mass. & Chicago Push. Music will be Polish dinner, and a sing-along 27 Mikey Dee 1973 Musician / Bandleader / Vocalist Pa. from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m., with plenty with lyric sheets provided for Pol- 27 Sandy Lewandowski IJ / Polka Jammer Network Buffalo, N.Y. 29 Frania (Yakima) Urbaniak Polka D.J. WEDO Pa. of food and drink specials available. ish and American Christmas songs 30 Ray Barsukiewicz 1948 Musician / Vocalist / Composer Buffalo, N.Y. For further information, please stop and hymns. Attendees will share by Potts Deli and Grill or contact blessed opłatki, and a special bless- Danny at (716) 826-6575. ing from the Parish’s priest. Music POLKA CALENDAR The 5th annual Polka vs. Coun- and dancing to Chicago Push will try will be held on Sat. Nov. 30, take place 6:00-10:00 p.m. A lim- Compiled by John Ziobrowski NOVEMBER 16 DECEMBER 3 2019 at The Cove, 4701 Transit ited number of presale-only tickets • Dennis Polisky. Chippanee CC Bris- • Eddie Forman. Aqua Turf Plantsville, Rd., Depew, N.Y. But before head- are available. Contact Pat at (716) To list your event, please send tol, Conn. (860) 589-5645 Conn. 10:30-3 (860) 621-9335 ing to The Cove, make plans to 207-6509. date, band, location, times, • DynaBrass. Pulaski Club Phoenix Az. • John Stevens. Roselawn Banquets and contact number to: 6-10 (602) 275-9329 New York Mills, N.Y. 2-6 (315) 736- [email protected] 5030 NOVEMBER 17 Polish New • Dennis Polisky. PACC Ludlow, Mass. DECEMBER 7 NOVEMBER 2 2:30-6:30 (413) 592-0367 • Buffalo Touch. Leonard Post Cheek- • DynaBrass. PACC Ludlow, Mass. 2:30- • DynaBrass. Pulaski Club Phoenix, towaga, N.Y. (716) 684-4371 Castle Radio 6:30 (413) 592-0367 Ariz. 2-6 (602) 275-0367 • Eddie Forman / Lenny Gomulka. In- Streaming Polka Joy • Local Boyz. Alert Fire Hall Emigsville, • Continentals. Sacred Heart Parish dependence Fire Hall Great Mead- Pa. 7-11 (717) 235-4667 Center, Cornwall, Pa. 2-6 p.m. (717) ow, N.J. (908) 637-4300 Across the World • New Direction. Potts Banquet 566-5704. • Dennis Polisky. PNI Club Worcester, On The Fastest- Cheektowaga, N.Y. 7-11 (716) 675- Mass. 5-9 (508) 361-2860 6588 NOVEMBER 23 • Polka Method. Roselawn Banquets Growing Polka Network • Special Delivery. Buffalo Distilling New York Mills, N.Y. 4-8(315) 736- Buffalo, N.Y. 2:30-5:30 (716) 254- NOVEMBER 3 5030 • Dennis Polisky. Polish Club Ux- 3601 www.PolishNewCastleRadio.com bridge, Mass. 1-5 (413) 531-7576 • Buffalo Touch / Walter Ostanek / Pol- DECEMBER 8 • John Stevens. Roselawn Banquets ish Pride. Potts Banquet Buffalo, N.Y. • John Gora. Misiuda Hall Toledo, New York Mills, N.Y. 2-6 (315) 736- 6-11 (716) 675-6588 Ohio. 2-6 (419) 691-5684 5030 • Polka Country Musicians / The Boys. • John Stevens. VFW Dupont, Pa. 2-6 • Joe Stanky. VFW Dupont, Pa. 2-6 PACC Southbridge, Mass. (508) 764- (570) 4721152 (570) 472-1152 4746 • Continentals. Sacred Heart Parish • DynaBrass. Nativity BMV Church Center, Cornwall, Pa. 2-6 p.m. (717) Reading, Pa. 2-6 (610) 376-0586 NOVEMBER 24 566-5704. • The Boys. PACC Ludlow, Mass. 2:30- NOVEMBER 7 6:30 (413) 592-0367 • Polka Family. New Orleans Party Ctr. • New Direction. The Nook. Niagara Listen to the Brecksville, Ohio. (216) 496-0223 Falls, N.Y. 3-7 (716) 282-6712 NOVEMBER 8 NOVEMBER 29 • Lenny Gomulka. WSKG TV Vestal, • Lenny Gomulka. Potts Banquet Hall BIG TONY POLKA SHOW N.Y. 6-10 (607) 729-0100 Buffalo, N.Y. 7-11 (716) 675-6588 • Live Wire. Cocktales Pulaski, Wisc. WJJL 1440 AM NOVEMBER 7-10 8-12 (920) 822-3418 Niagara Falls / Buffalo, NY • Jimmy Sturr. Wurstfest New Braun- fels, Texas. (830) 625-9167 NOVEMBER 30 SUNDAY EVENING • Polka Country Musicians. The Cove 5:00 p.m. NOVEMBER 9 Depew, N.Y. (716) 656-7946 • Lenny Gomulka. St. Joe’s Colchester, • Lenny Gomulka. St. Hedwig’s. Conn. 6-10 (860) 537-2550 Send all promotional material to Dunkirk, N.Y. 6-10 (413) 374-7096 • Polka Country Musicians/Polka Fam- Tony Rozek • John Gora. White Eagle Hall, Mon- ily. Holiday Inn Independence, Ohio. treal Can. 8-12 (514) 524-3116 78 Cochrane St. 7-1 (216) 524-8050 Buffalo, NY 14206 • Polka Method. Monaghan Fire Hall DECEMBER 1 Dillsburg, Pa. 5-9 (717) 697-8012 • Dennis Polisky. Polish Cultural Ctr DRIVETIME POLKAS Clark, N.J. 2-6 (201) 694-2330 For advertising information, call NOVEMBER 10 • Kosmix. PACC Ludlow, Mass. 2:30- • Buffalo Touch. Clinton Bar & Grill (716) 824-6092 with “RONNIE D” 6:30 (413) 592-0367 WESTERN NEW YORK’S ONLY SEVEN-DAY-A-WEEK POLKA SHOW Buffalo, N.Y. 5:30-8:30. [email protected] • Lenny Gomulka. PACC Ludlow, Mass. 2:20-6:30 (413) 592-0357 MONDAY-SATURDAY 5:00-7:00 p.m. • Polka Country Musicians. Antonelli WXRL 1300AM / 95.5 FM Event Ctr. Irwin, Pa. 3-7 (724) 382- 4600 “Drive Time Polkas” SUNDAYS 8:00-11:00 a.m. features a wide variety • Polka Method. VFW Dupont, Pa. 2-6 of polka music, traffic (570) 472-1152 WECK 100.5 FM reports, and information • Tony’s Polka Band. Fire Hall Glen- WECK 102.9 FM on polka dances and other field, N.Y. 2-6 (315) 376-2135 social events in Western New York. NOVEMBER 15 WECK 1230AM • John Stevens. VFW Dupont, Pa. 2-6 www.weckbuffalo.com FOR INFORMATION or (570) 472-1152 ADVERTISING RATES, CALL • DynaBrass. Pulaski Club Phoe- (716) 683-4357 nix.6-10 (602) 275-9329 www.drivetimepolkas.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • NOVEMBER 2019 www.polamjournal.com 23 Polka Fans to Help St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy BUFFALO, N.Y. — Polka mu- drugs.) open at 6:00 p.m. ROCKIN’ sic fans, long known for their gen- • EVERYDAY NEEDS: Clean For table reservations, call Ted ROCKIN’ erosity, are asked to bring winter, and gently-used clothing, shoes Szymanski at (716) 668-9101. holiday, and personal items to ben- and boots, linens, toys; candy; To help St. Luke’s Mission di- POLKASPOLKAS efit St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy to baby diapers; wipes and for- rectly with a monetary donations, with the annual Christmas Sing-Along, mula (Enfamil is preferred); toi- send a check or money order to St. hosted by Buffalo’s Special Deliv- let paper; paper towels; tissues Luke’s Mission of Mercy, ​P.O. Box MIKE & GEORGE PASIERB ery Band. and small-size personal hygiene 448, Buffalo, NY 14215. St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy is products. WXRL an independent Mission in the Ro- • CODE BLUE NEEDS: Men’s CONCERTINAS man Catholic Tradition in Buffalo’s sweatshirts, t-shirts, socks, FOR SALE 1300 AM /95.5 FM inner city. It does not receive money blankets, and sheets. Star Streamline “special” quad LANCASTER-BUFFALO from the government or the Dio- • DONATIONS. Checks (no cese. Its ministry depends on dona- cash, please) made out to “ST. concertina, B-flat, red with pearl SAT. 2:00-3:00 p.m. white, blue, and silver trim. tions to continue its service to the LUKE’S MISSION OF MER- Mic. working, case included. SUN. 5:00-6:00 p.m. community. CY” with “HOLIDAY FOOD S U N D A Y BASKETS” in the reference StarJet quad concertina, M O R N I N G Items needed by St. Luke’s in- line. C, red with gold trim. POLKA SHOW clude: This year’s Christmas Sing- Mic. working, case included. 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POLONIA IN THE NEWS It’s All Smiles as Polish Americans Salute Pulaski at Parades in New York and Philadelphia

READY TO MARCH. Children of the Polish School at the Consulate General of the Republic HAPPY FACES. Alicja Iwaniwucz (from left), 7; and sisters Julia Guzdziol, 10 and Emilia of Poland in New York wait their turn march in this year’s General Pulaski Memorial Parade, Guzdziol, 8, lead their families and classmates from the Polish school at Saint Hedwig held Oct. 6 down New York City’s 5th Avenue. church in Trenton, in the 86th annual Pulaski Day Parade on Philadelphia’s Ben Franklin The theme of this year’s parade was “Ignacy Jan Paderewski, Prime Minister, States- Parkway, October 6, 2019. man, Composer and Musician on the 100th Anniversary of Polish-American Diplomatic The photo, taken by The Philadelphia Inquirer photographer Tom Gralish, was one of Relations.” In addition to the officials and representatives from Poland, national, regional, several highlighted on the newspaper’s website. and local leaders and celebrities marched in the 82nd annual event. This year’s grand mar- The 86th annual Pulaski Day Parade celebrated the history, culture and pride of the Pol- shal was the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Poland in New Britain, Connecticut, Darek ish American community in Philadelphia and honored Gen. Casimir Pulaski. Hundreds of Barcikowski. Polish American members of churches, cultural organizations, folk dance and song groups, The Polish School at the Consulate is an educational institution with many years of and Polish language schools marched. The parade also marked the 411th year since Polish tradition and prestige. It implements curricula of early childhood education, Polish, and settlers first came to America. Invited to establish a glass industry in the colonies, the Pol- knowledge about Poland, and follows Supplementary Education Program guidelines. ish craftsmen arrived in Jamestown, Va., in October 1608 — 12 years before the pilgrims. Generations of children and teenagers have gained knowledge about Poland and its cul- They opened a glassblowing shop, which became the first American industry to produce tural heritage at these Consulate-sponsored school. commercial items exported from America to Europe. Parade sponsors included both Polish and non-Polish organizations, including Polish & Pulaski, considered the father of the U.S. cavalry, was born in Poland in 1745 and came Slavic Federal Credit Union, Polish Army Veterans of America, Pulaski Association of Busi- to America to join the fight for independence. He was commissioned as a brigadier general ness & Professional Men, Consolidated Edison Company, Fidelis Care, and others. and his cavalry first defended Minisink Island in the Delaware River, and Little Egg Harbor To learn more about the Pulaski Memorial Association, visit pulaskiparade.org. in New Jersey, before being dispatched to the South. On Oct. 9, 1779, during the Battle of The above image was one of hundreds captured by Zosia Żeleska-Bobrowski and post- Savannah, Pulaski was mortally wounded by a cannon blast while charging into battle on ed in the online edition of New York’s Dziennik Polonijny. horseback.

Help Us Promote Our Polish Heritage! Be Part of Our 240th Anniversary of the Battle of Savannah Commemorated SAVANNAH, Ga. — Early on Paschke, an officer in the Pulaski CHRISTMAS the morning of Wednesday, Oc- Legion. This tablet was sponsored tober 9, even before the sun rose, by the Embassy of the Polish Re- historical re-enactors and friends of public in Washington, D.C. the American Revolution gathered Stephen McCutchen spoke on 2019 EDITION in the parking lot of the Savannah behalf the families who sponsored Visitor’s Center. Once formed up, tablets for John McCutchen and the column proceeded to the nearby Thomas Snelson, who had also tak- battlefield accompanied by bag- en part in the American Revolution. piper Shane Parris. Various patri- Leading the march otic organizations were two mounted placed wreaths on soldiers: Gen. Pu- the field to honor laski (portrayed by the men who fought Edward Krolikows- in the battle. These ki) and Lt. Litomski included various (portrayed by Rus- chapters of the Sons We ask our readers to participate in the Christmas 2019 edition of the sell Dobson). Be- of the American Polish American Journal. We are always proud to carry a message at hind them followed Revolution, the Pol- Christmas from our supporters to others of Polish heritage. To us, it is the soldier-re-enac- ish Embassy, the not only financial assistance (we are not a profit-making venture), but tors and the public. As they reached Friends of Polish Art in Detroit, the a demonstration of the good will that exists between all Americans of the battlefield sounds of cannon fire Savannah Gen. Pulaski Committee, Polish descent and the newspaper published solely in their interest. were heard. Daughters of the American Revolu- We thank you in advance for your support. You make the PAJ possible! Emily Beck of the Coastal Heri- tion, and others. Among the hon- tage Society, which organizes this ored guests were Jack Pinkowski, CUT HERE CUT HERE CUT HERE annual event, greeted the arriv- president of the Poles in America als and introduced the speakers. Foundation with his wife, Monica. Please Return Today! For Your Records YES! I wish to participate in the Among them was Congressman It should be noted that Jack became Cut at the dotted line and mail CHRISTMAS 2019 EDITION DATE Earl Leroy “Buddy” Carter, who a Polish citizen this year, on basis by out office by November 14, of the POLISH AMERICAN represents Georgia’s 1st District. of a decree issued by the office of 2019 to guarantee your place AMOUNT JOURNAL. Enclosed, please This year, four new commemora- Poland’s President, Andrzej Duda.

in our special Heritage Month find a contribution æ in the tive tablets were dedicated on the The ceremonies concluded with CHECK NO. Edition. amount of: field. Several speakers followed. a firing of a musket salute by an Charles Sieracki, past-president honor squad. The Coastal Heritage YOUR MESSAGE (Use additional sheet if necessary) PLEASE CHECK: of the Polish-American Society of Society, the Savannah General Pu- Charleston, introduced the tablet laski Committee, the participating [ ] $10 [ ] $20 [ ] $25 [ ] $50 for Capt. Feliks Miklaszewicz, a re-enactor groups and patriotic or- [ ] $75 [ ] $100 [ ] $250 Polish Lithuanian nobleman who ganizations did a tremendous job aided the American Revolution as a in organizing and carrying out the [ ] $500 [ ] Other privateer. This tablet was sponsored event. They deserve our grateful Print address in advertisement? by Raymond Okonski of Detroit. appreciation. Afterward, all visi- [ ] Yes [ ] No Okonski, 93, could not be present tors were invited to breakfast at the as he had recently suffered a severe Visitor Center. The commemora- Print telephone number in health setback. tion ended with an upbeat note with MAIL BY POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL advertisement? [ ] Yes [ ] No Peter J. Obst, from the Poles everyone looking forward to next NOVEMBER 14 to: CHRISTMAS 2017 EDITION in America Foundation, intro- year’s ceremonies. Telephone ( ) P.O. BOX 271, N. BOSTON, NY 14110 duced the tablet for Capt. Fryderyk — Peter Obst