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A MODEL OF SUCCESS POLONIA CAN FOLLOW • WARSAW UPRISING REMEMBERED • POL-AM EDUCATORS HONORED WHAT ARE YOU WILLING TO DO? • “WALKING” ON A WASHINGTON STREET • POLISH OPERA COMES TO DETROIT “CUT-A-LOUSE-KEY” OR ANGLO-MANGLING • ILLINOIS POLONIA LOSES AN ADVOCATE • KOSCIUSZKO GOES MISSING Hagel to Address Conference Wisła Gives Up Newsmark Her Secrets WARSAW— A World BIEDRZYCKI NEW VFW COMMANDER. The Veterans War II Russian fi ghter plane, of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) concluded its pieces of Jewish tombstones, 116th National Convention by electing Pittsburgh-native

PHOTO: POST-GAZETTE PHOTO: bridges, boats, and ceramic John A. Biedrzycki, Jr. as its new na- objects dating as far back as tional commander. 700 BC have been uncovered Biedrzycki served in the U. S. Army as Poland’s rivers dropped to from 1967-1970. He served in Korea record lows this summer. The with the 7th Infantry Division, and his Wisła (Vistula) is among Po- decorations include the Armed Forces land’s rivers at their lowest Expeditionary Medal and Korean De- levels since measurements fense Medal. He is a VFW Legacy Life began in the late 18th century. Member and served in elected and ap- Firefi ghters worked to re- pointed positions at the post, county, trieve the remains of a Soviet district and department (state) levels prior to his elections fi ghter plane, its pilots, and to national offi ce. He has been a member of the VFW for Jewish tombstones from the 46 years, having fi rst joined the VFW at Post 418 in McK- Vistula and its tributaries. ees Rocks, Pa., in 1969. “The Vistula river is hid- In his acceptance speech, the VFW’s new leader called ing no end of secrets. They on the organization’s nearly 1.4 million members to re- are everywhere,” said Jonny commit themselves in service to others, which was one Daniels, head of the Jew- of the primary reasons his organization’s founders formed ish foundation “From the in 1899, and formerly merged here in Pittsburgh in 1914. Depths,” who waded into He also urged everyone to consider how much poorer the CHUCK HAGEL, former U.S. Secretary of Defense, will deliver the keynote address at this a shallow area of the Vis- country would have been had the VFW never existed. year’s conference hosted by the American Polish Advisory Council. tula, picking up fragments of A retired high school history teacher, Biedrzycki also WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partner- stones bearing Hebrew script. stressed that “freedom isn’t free” – something America Polish Advisory Council (APAC), a Washing- ship on trade, jobs and energy independence. The remains of the Soviet tends to forget. ton-based nonprofi t, bi-partisan organization The conference will be opened by the Hon- fi ghter plane were discovered with a mission to politically engage Polish orable Ryszard Schnepf, Ambassador of the in the Bzura river, a tribu- ROBOT HELPS YOUNG CP PATIENTS. Two young Pol- Americans, announced that former U.S. Sec- Republic of Poland to the United States. tary of the Vistula near the ish scientists were honored for creating a robot, which aids retary of Defense, the Honorable Chuck Ha- This year’s panelists include: Dr. James village of Kamion in central in rehabilitating children affl icted with cerebral palsy. gel will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Zogby, president of the National Demo- Poland. The pieces have been Grzegorz Piątek and Bartłomiej Wielogórski, both grad- Polish American Conference. cratic Ethnic Coordinating Council; Mike placed in a museum in nearby uates of Krakow’s AGH University of Science and Tech- The 2015 conference will take place on Wild, Deputy Director on Redistricting for Wyszogród. Additional re- nology, were awarded a cash prize of one-hundred thou- October 10, 2015 at the Atlantic Council the Republican National Committee; Adam covery work is planned. Di- sand dollars in the competition launched just this year to Headquarters located at 1030 15th Street Wilczewski, political strategist and consul- rector of the Vistula Museum, recognize innovative business ideas and inventions. Northwest, in Washington, D.C. tant; Katarzyna Klimasinska, energy expert Zdzisław Leszczyński, said The contest was part of the fi fth Investment Forum in APAC’s Conference is held in a different at Bloomberg TV; Ted Bormund, Ph.D., from parts of Soviet uniforms, a Tarnow, instituted within the framework of the ongoing city each year and focuses on some of the most the Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom at parachute, a sheepskin coat Krynica Economic Forum. pressing issues concerning Polish Americans, the Heritage Foundation; Dr. Jeffrey Mankoff, collar, parts of boots, a pilot’s The “automatic gait trainer,” initially constructed by as well as those shaping the U.S.-Poland stra- Deputy Director of the Russia and Eurasia TT pistol and radio equip- Grzegorz Piatek four years ago, is now in production, tegic partnership. This year’s program, in Program at the Center for Strategic and Inter- ment and a lot of heavy am- manufactured by Prodrobot, and recently became available addition to remarks by Secretary Hagel and national Studies; and Eric Stewart, President munition were found. The for purchase. Ted Kontek from the State Department, will of the U.S.-Poland Business Council. inscriptions on the control include a panel discussion on the importance Participants will also be updated on efforts panel and on the radio equip- GOOD NEWS. Poland’s unemployment rate is expected of the ethnic vote in the U.S. presidential elec- to secure Poland’s membership in the U.S. See “Wisła ...,” page 4 to fall to single digits this month, said Labor Minister Ko- tions and on the potential implications of the see “Hagel ...,” page 4 siniak Kamysz, quoting Labor Ministry estimates. The rate fell to 10.0% in August at which time it was predicted that from September on the rate would continue to fall. Poland Still Bypassed Holocaust Survivor

RADIO REPRISAL. Poland and the Netherlands are join- by Refugee Mainstream Repays Ultimate Debt ing forces to counter so-called “Russian propaganda” with “Promised land” the border of the European Helps Resettle a new Russian-language “content factory,” after U.S. Sena- Union. There they have easily tor John McCain insisted that propaganda is key to “win- Germany is the penetrated a razor-wire bar- Christians in ning the Cold War” without a single shot. Main Destination rier border and clashed with Warsaw The Dutch-Polish news agency will offer TV, radio, and Hungarian police. online content in the Russian-language across in the coun- by Robert Strybel LONDON — A Jewish The refugee traffi c sky- tries of Russia and Eastern Europe. It is planned that the WARSAW–For months, Barron in Britain, who was rocketed overnight after agency will start working next year, with the Netherlands the refugee crisis has been a rescued by Christians from and Poland hoping that other EU States will join them. constant theme of Poland’s German Chancellor Angela his homeland of Austria dur- The project will “give the tools and the capacities for TV news programs. There Merkel said Germany would ing the Holocaust in 1938, Russian language [media] and Russian social media to have been harrowing images welcome 800,000 refugees has established an effort to work on the basis of objective information … with the ex- of drowning children, refu- by the end of the year. The rescue over 2,000 Christians change of different viewpoints”, said Bert Koenders, the gees crossing the Mediter- German government even re- at risk of being killed by the Dutch foreign minister. Koenders added that that there was ranean aboard rubber rafts, leased a video in Arabic and Islamic State terrorist organi- a “broad support” for the endeavor from EU foreign min- being herded on and off trains other languages showing a zation in Iraq and Syria. isters. and beaten by police. An end- refugee being welcomed by Ninety-fi ve-year-old Lord The new news agency will be “something which doesn’t less stream of weary, bedrag- German border offi cials giv- George Weidenfeld, who use the language of propaganda or aggression, but which gled refugees with children in ing him money, a place to once faced very similar cir- Lord George Weidenfeld has real, reliable information,” said Polish Foreign Minis- tow is regularly shown trudg- stay and asking: “What else cumstances — the possibility ter, Grzegorz Schetyna. ing on foot to “freedom and can we do for you?” The re- of being martyred simply for which is an initiative de- “One of the key elements of winning the Cold War prosperity.” Syrians fl eeing sponse was overwhelming. one’s faith — said he had a signed to help at least 2,000 without fi ring a shot … is the propaganda – the message, their war-torn country usually Thousands of refugees were debt to repay. at-risk Christians fl ee to safe- the social networking,” said McCain. travel through Greece, Mace- soon pounding on Germany’s He established the Wei- ty in Poland. donia, Serbia and Hungary, See “Refugee ...” page 5 denfeld Safe Havens Fund, See “Warsaw ...,” page 4 2 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • OCTOBER 2015

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Follow us on Facebook or visit us A Model of Success Polonia Can Follow on the internet at: polamjournal.com In just over a year, America will elect its That is just what Polonia needs. cupation of Ukraine is unacceptable; American 45th President. What role ten million strong We need a bipartisan body that (1) gets Poles ties with Poland should be broader and deeper October Q PaŸdziernik American Polonia will play in that process is naturalized, (2) gets Polish Americans registered, on the political, economic, and strategic levels; open to question. and (3) gets out information about where politi- and Americans are underrepresented at virtually “It is not For the past three months, we have offered cians stand on the Polish American agenda. Our all levels of American government. There’s the enough for a concrete ideas to increase Polonia’s participation current organizations, for whatever reason, just agenda. Christian to in the 2016 election. We called for Polonian or- are not doing this and certainly not doing it on Any such organization is going to face two condemn evil, cowardice, lies, ganizations to work with local groups to get Pol- the sustained basis necessary to make Polonia a big problems. One is institutional jealousy: lots and use of force, ish green card holders on the path to citizenship. force in American politics. And that’s simply stu- of other organizations want to be the “voice of hatred, and op- We urged each of those organizations to conduct pid―because Poles make up at least five per cent Polonia,” and we wouldn’t deny them a forum. pression. He a voter registration drive during at least one of of the electorate in at least eleven states with 143 But any sober observer will admit that American must at all times their events this fall. We recommended a com- electoral votes―more than half the way to the Polonia is politically disorganized and ineffec- be a witness to mon media pool to put Polonia’s concerns in White House. Add the states where Poles make tive. A League of Polish Voters need not compete and defender of justice, goodness, front of both major parties’ primary candidates up at least three percent of voters, and you have with anybody. It can cooperate with everybody truth, freedom, and love. He must and again before their nominees, and we sug- 16, with 187 electoral votes. to do the work nobody is doing effectively right never tire of claiming these values as gested some ways of getting that information out now. And, as a supra-organizational non-partisan a right both for himself and others.” to Polonian voters. WE NEED A VOTING RIGHTS organization group, it should also be able to rely on money — Rev. Jerzy Popiełuszko, a pro-Solidarity Polish Roman Catholic This month, we call for creation of a League that is there and that stays there. We do not have from existing groups as well as Polonia at large: priest, who was murdered on Oct. of Polish American Voters. the luxury of reinventing this process at every we are not going to punch above our weight po- 19, 1984 by three agents of the Secu- The League of Women Voters was founded election. We need a group whose job it is to get litically on five dollar donations, which barely rity Service of the Ministry of Inter- in 1920, just before the 19th Amendment gave out information on citizenship and voting, to cover the cost to mail ten first class letters. We nal Affairs. women the vote in the United States. The LWV maintain a website where you can find out what are ten million strong—let’s show it. was created to help newly enfranchised women you need to do to get signed up in your state, and In this Polish Heritage Month, we can ― and 1 1608. First Poles arrive in Amer- to exercise their civic responsibilities. It does this which will go to federal politicians―let’s start should ― do all the traditional things to celebrate ica aboard the Mary & Marga- in two ways: getting people registered and dis- with the Presidency and eventually include at our heritage. We should march in Pulaski parades, ret to work as skilled craftsmen seminating information about candidates’ posi- least Senators―to get information about their give speeches, lay wreathes, and do all the things at settlement in Jamestown (Vir- tions. positions on Polonia issues. we Poles have been doing. But if that heritage is ginia). 2 1944. The Warsaw Uprising col- The LWV is not, contrary perhaps to some And what are those issues? The League of to endure, if it is to be more than a nostalgic au- lapses after 63 days. peoples’ ideas, position-neutral. It takes very Polish Voters should not be partisan, it should tumn trip down memory lane, if Polonia is going 3 ST. JOHN DUKLA (1484) definitive positions, e.g., promotion of abortion. not get involved in larger issues about which to punch politically above its weight (and it can, 1501.Union of Mielnik, an at- That’s not the issue here; the issue is that not only Poles may disagree. But most Poles will agree given its potential strategic electoral advantages tempt to unite the Kingdom of do they get voters registered, but they do identify that: Poland should be a Visa Waiver country; in 16 states) then the best thing we could do as a Poland with the Grand Duchy of certain positions and make people aware where Russia threatens Poland and American foreign result of this Heritage Month is to get organized Lithuania. the politicians stand on them. policy should restrain the bear; the continued oc- politically. 4 1705. Stanislaw Leszczynski crowned King of Poland, the first crowned in Warsaw. JUST BETWEEN US / Mark Kohan 5 ST. FAUSTINA 6 1882. Birth of composer Karol Szymanowski. 8 1960. U.S. stamp issued to honor What Do You Have Planned for October? Ignacy Jan Paderewski. What do you or your organization have the legislature to do so. Congress would need a It remained under Prussian and German con- 9 1435. Death of Pawel Wlodko- planned for October? Hopefully, you are looking two-thirds majority in order to override the presi- trol— along with almost all of Lower Silesia — wic, model for Shakespeare’s for ways to reinvigorate your area’s Polonia. Pre- dent’s veto. (Incidentally, Sen. Barbara Mikul- until Potsdam Conference, when it became the Polonius (Hamlet). paring for the upcoming elections by organizing ski’s (D-Md.) support for the agreement gave the biggest city of the Recovered Territories. 10 1733. France declares war on voter registration drives (see this month’s “View- White House the votes it needs to prevent Repub- Kapuścińska said Kapos overlooked the cir- Austria over the question of Pol- points,” above) would serve our community on licans from scuttling the treaty). cumstances of post-World War II borders, and ish succession. 11 1779. Date traditionally ob- many levels. If circumstances prevent you from Whether or not you agree with Obama’s de- Poland’s loss of almost 20 percent of its pre-war served in American Polonia as doing so, perhaps you can reach out to some of cision, the AIPAC trip made us wonder when territories. Pulaski Day in honor of death of Polonia’s “lost sheep” — those who only em- was the last time a Polish American organization Kapos also failed to mention that claims for Casimer Pulaski, 34, Polish-born brace their heritage during the holidays (for the paid for a trip to Poland for our political leaders? property in the former repatriated province have American patriot, who died most part), but don’t think twice about it the rest There are many points to explore, from the ubiq- been available through Polish courts since short- from battle wounds suffered at of the year. uitous U.S./Poland issue of visa waivers, to the ly after the downfall of Communism and the re- Savannah, Georgia. We would love to share how you celebrated current refugee crisis facing Europe. With Russia birth of independent Poland. 12 1840. Birth of Helena (Modjeska) Polish Heritage Month. Please send photos and at Ukraine’s door, the issue of security for Poland Michael Arndt, editor of Crain’s, said he Modrzejewska (d. April 8, 1909), captions and/or a few paragraphs on your activ- and other neighboring countries is once again a would print corrections, but felt saying Wroclaw Polish American stage actress, ity. We will run a “Heritage Month Roundup” in topic the United States must address. was annexed “seems to be properly used in the in Krakow, Poland. 14 1903. Birth of Stefan Jarosz, ge- the next edition. Deadline is October 8th. Email article,” and a comment in the article made by a ographer who explored Alaska. is preferred. Send to: [email protected]. HATS OFF TO CONSUL GENERAL claimant (“both German and Poland had ‘washed 15 1817. Death of Tadeusz Koscius- KAPUŚCIŃSKA. Paulina Kapuścińska, Consul their hands’ [of restitution]”) was not made by ko (b. 1746), Polish Lt-Gen. and NOW WHY CAN’T WE DO THAT? Over 50 General of the Republic of Poland, has addressed Kapos. American Revolution freedom U.S. Congress members met with Prime Minis- Crain’s Chicago Business for misinformation Some may say such issues are just seman- fighter, in Solothurn, Switzer- ter Netanyahu in Israel in August, part of a plan it printed in a Sept. 4, 2015 article “A Chicago tics or moot points, but they are not. To quote land. to sabotage President Obama’s Iran nuclear deal. Family’s Search for Art Lost to the Holocaust.” former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court 16 1384. Coronation of Jadwiga. The trips (one for Democrats, another for Repub- The author, Shia Kapos, said Wroclaw (which of the United States Felix Frankfurter: “All our 1978. Cardinal Karol Wojtyla, licans) were organized by the American Israel she spelled “Wroklaw”) was annexed by Poland work, our whole life is a matter of semantics, be- 58, named Pope John Paul II, Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). after World War II. The city and surrounding ter- cause words are the tools with which we work, 17 1849. Death of Polish composer and pianist Fryderyk Chopin, AIPAC hoped to persuade the members of ritories were Polish until the War of the Austrian the material out of which laws are made, out of 39, in Paris. Congress to undermine and vote against the deal, Succession in the 1740s, at which time most of which the Constitution was written. Everything 18 ST. LUKE although Obama vowed to veto any attempt by Silesia was annexed by the Kingdom of Prussia. depends on our understanding of them.” Folklore says all field work should be completed by this day. SUBSCRIPTIONS 20 1982. 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POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • OCTOBER 2015 www.polamjournal.com 3 A Few Things to Think about During Polish Heritage Month by Robert Strybel Henryk Pobożny (Henry the Pious) commitment enabled Polish fliers vegetables, sauerkraut and various U.S. Armed Forces. Many PolAms say “I'm proud stopped the Mongolian invasion of to down more German planes per home-made specialities – could of my Polish heritage,” but some Europe. In 1683, forces under the capita in the Battle of Britain than provide a healthier alternative to THE SLOGAN “For your freedom may get a bit tongue-tied if asked command of Poland’s King Jan the British. And stubborn Polish eating habits centered round over- and ours” has expressed Polish soli- for the reason why. If your daughter Sobieski routed the invading Turk- resistance to the Soviet-imposed re- processed, high-additive-content darity with the underdog. Medieval or grandson, a neighbor or acquain- ish hordes at the gates of Vienna. In gime eventually led to the peaceful foods. And perhaps everything from Poland became a haven for Jews tance asked about that, would you 1920, Polish armies under Marshal Solidarity revolution which led to traditional Polish squared-logged and Protestants fleeing persecution have a ready answer? Józef Piłsudski rolled back the Red the collapse of the Iron Curtain. houses (which breathe and insulate in the West. Kościuszko left his You might start with hospital- Army trying to spread the bloody At a time, when the hyper-com- naturally) to decorator items incor- American estate for the liberation ity. During their first visit to Poland Bolshevik revolution across Europe. mercialized pursuit of profits, plea- porating natural wood, bark, straw and education of Negro slaves, but many PolAms can't get over their sure and creature comforts has come and home-spun fabrics could pro- unfortunately slave-owning Thomas relatives’ high-powered, can’t-do- Never forget that we to dominate our lives, perhaps tradi- vide a healthier, more ecological al- Jefferson failed to carry out that be- enough-for-you “gościnność.” Poles are descendants of a tional Polish attachment to religion ternative to the toxic “Made in Chi- quest. Polish soldiers in the employ are probably the only nation to have and basic family values could add na” synthetics that now surround us of France changed sides and sup- actually deified house guests, as re- great nation, whose some balance and stability to the at every turn. ported the Black Haitian rebels in flected by the saying: “Gość w dom, contributions have made turbulence and confusion of mod- Our immigrant ancestors have the early 1800s. Bóg w dom” (When a guest enters a positive imprint on ern times. A similar role is played transplanted traditional Polish pa- Those are some of the things we the home, God enters the home). mankind. by time-honored traditions – some- triotism to the New World, where it can think about during Polish Heri- With the exception of its brief thing that gives meaning to life and has not been at variance with their tage Month. Never forget that we occupation of the Kremlin in the Polish cavalrymen amazed Napo- provides a more stable foundation to love of America. This has been indi- are descendants of a great nation, early 17th century, Poland has al- leon at Somosierra, Spain, and im- build on than fly-by-night fads, gim- cated over the years by the number whose contributions have made a most never been an aggressor, but pressed the Allies at Monte Cassino micks and gadgets. of American flags flown on patri- positive imprint on mankind. Be the bravery of Polish freedom-fight- during World War II. At times, the otic occasions from private homes proud of your roots and share your ers has become proverbial has be- Poles’ readiness to stand up against BACK TO OUR ROOTS. Perhaps in Polish American neighborhoods. heritage with family, friends, neigh- come proverbial. In fact, on several overwhelming odds (to mention some of the old-fashion, more Also by the disproportionately large bors, your local community and occasions the valor of Polish fight- only the 19th-century insurrections natural Polish peasant foods – number of Polish Americans, who America at large. ing men actually altered the course and the 1944 Warsaw Uprising) whole-grain breads, groats, root have volunteered for service in the “Jeszcze Polska nie zginęła…!” of European history. At the Battle may have seemed foolhardy to more of Legnica in 1241, the armies of “rational” nations. But that sense of All the best for GENERAL PULASKI a Successful MEMORIAL PARADE Polish Heritage • September 26th, 2015 • 6:00 p.m. PARADE BANQUET Month Celebration! 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SYBIRACY / Stefania Borstowa Memories from Deportation to Kazakhstan – Adjusting to Daily Life in Krutoyarka Editor’s note: As a result of the of one family, the Borsts. its water has a brown color with a band via NKWD in Stanislavov and home and rest. I work in the kolk- secret protocol of Ribbentrop-Mo- Since 1938, Stefania, along with marshy-herb like smell; definitely Moscov. My husband was a reserve hoz from sunrise to sunset with only lotov non-aggression pact, Poland her husband, Edward Borst and not drinkable. officer and a director and a - repre one hour break for lunch. This is was invaded from the west by Nazi their two children, lived in Stani- Excerpt from my postcard from sentative (CEO) of a large textile a horrendous work. They treat us Germany and later from the east by slawow, in the Southeastern part June 5, 1940: “We are healthy but factory in Lodz before WW II. He wretchedly. We Poles are selected Soviet Russia in September 1939. of Poland. Edward Borst came boils irritate our skin. All of us have was arrested in December 1939 dur- to do the worst, most disgusting and The German attack to Poland on from an influential family of textile these nasty boils. My arm is slowly ing an attempt to cross the Polish- dirty work. For the whole week I September 1, 1939 is also consid- manufacturers from Zgierz (Lodz getting better but I had to wrap it Hungarian border. I am not receiv- had to clean a manure ditch, 7 me- ered the beginning of the World War area). He was a Polish officer of the with a bandage since it hurts at each ing any response, so I am uncertain ter deep and 4 meter wide using my II. Although the attack by Germany reserve. In 1939, his military unit touch. There is almost no water at and tormented. We also try to get hands only. There were two of us. was anticipated, the Soviet inva- was caught by Soviets during the at- the lake now. We have to walk from a permission to return to Poland The next week I worked with hay, sion (September 17) caught Poland tempt to cross to Romania after the the forest to the wetlands. The travel through NKWD. I am so thankful to after that we have to help with the and the Western world by surprise. Soviet invasion, and he was sent to a there and back takes about 1.5 hours God that Marysia (our family maid) harvest. Marysia went to work in The invasion of Poland from both forced labor camp in Komi republic, and I can carry only two buckets is here with me. How can I repay for the brickyard. After three weeks of sides concluded a fourth partition where he later died of dysentery. with us. This has to be a sufficient her voluntary exile. She helps tre- hard labor she walked 30 km on feet of Poland. The Soviet invasion was Last month’s installment de- amount. The harvest prognosis is mendously and makes our life (mine to get home. She walked three days followed by massive involuntary scribed life with Kazakh families. good. This is important since this and two children) easier. She is our through the empty steppe with no deportations of the Polish popula- Part III guarantees that we will have enough “hoarder” who brings us everything roads, no villages, no alive person tion, especially so called “social The Village of Krutoyanka is lo- bread. The heat is awful with tem- she can to help feed us.” around. She came home with in- enemies” to the East. This opera- cated on two lakes, one with good, peratures up to 45 C (113 F). Villag- Excerpt from my postcard sent jured legs. She is laying down with tion was done by NKVD and in- tasty, drinkable water, another ers go to spend nights on the steppe, June 23, 1940: “It is good that we no feeling in her legs for the last volved about one million people. which is salty. The animals – horses since it is almost impossible to stay have barley and flour. We also eat two weeks. I found a lotion in our The women and children were usu- and cattle — drink water from the inside due to the heat and flies.” vitamins: juice and birch bark, some home medicine box and I am trying ally sent to the remote settlements “good” lake. When Spring starts, Until July we received four par- grass, herbs, chive in the forest. We to cure her by applying two times of Siberia or Kazakhstan, while the the sheep is washed in the lake be- cels 8 kg each with food and one pick up wild strawberries on the daily.” men were sent to labor camps where fore shearing. In spite of all these with medicines. Our good friends steppe, which we dry for summer v v v they worked in inhuman conditions, different uses we also drank this and neighbors from Stanislavov and mushrooms.” Baba Jaga Corner: Visit Jaga and many died. The memoirs pre- water and never became sick from sent them. Excerpt from my postcard sent Polish Culture Website at: www.pol- sented here depict very well the fate the millions of bacteria there. The Another excerpt: “I am trying to August 9, 1940: “After three weeks ishsite.us of these people through the example salty lake is overgrown with weeds, get any information about my hus- of hard labor in the fields I sit at Hagel to Address APAC Conference Warsaw a Haven for Christian Refugees continued from cover At 10 million member-strong, continued from cover of refugees from visa Waiver Program as well as the Polish Americans represent one of Weidenfeld, who was Ukraine. Polish American Agenda, a docu- the largest ethnic groups in the na- knighted in 1969 and recog- “But just as ment that is drafted every four years tion,” said Agnes Marczak, APAC’s nized as a life peer in 1976, told we cannot await and presented to presidential candi- Political Director. According to The Times that when he first ar- the impossible, dates ahead of the elections. Marczak, Polish Americans repre- rived in Britain as a five year- they cannot “We are pleased to have such sent one of the largest ethnic blocks old, he had no more than a few await the unre- an exciting speaker lineup for this in the country and make up one shillings to his name but was alistic from us,” year’s event,” said General Ed of the largest ethnic communities provided clothes and food by she said. “Our Rowny, APAC’s president. “Be- in key swing states such as Ohio, Christians. solidarity has to cause of its geographic location, Pennsylvania or Florida. “I had a debt to repay,” Wei- be responsible Poland is on the forefront of strate- Registration for the conference denfeld explained to the Times. and has to bear gic plans for deployment of NATO will open at 9:30 am and the pro- “It applies to so many young reference to our troops and military equipment in gram will last from 10:15 am until people who were on the Kinder- capabilities.” response to the conflict in Ukraine 4:00 pm with a break for lunch and transports. It was Quakers and Weidenfeld and Russia’s escalating aggression. will be followed by a reception at other Christian denominations A young Christian Syrian couple with their seven month-old understands the Mr. Hagel will be able to shed light the Washington Plaza Hotel. The who brought those children to daughter flank Miriam Shaded, a Polish church charity worker, politics and fis- not only on Poland’s role in address- cost is $55 for adults and $35 for England. It was a very high- who is helping families resettle in Warsaw, Poland. Shaded cal strains in- ing the crisis but on how that role students and pre-registration is re- minded operation and we Jews has a Syrian Christian background and works for the Esther volved, which will impact the U.S.-Poland partner- quired. More information about the should also be thankful and do Foundation, a young women’s residential health, develop- is why he estab- ship,” added Rowny. conference can be found at www. something for the endangered ment and leadership program. lished his Safe “With just 13 months separating americanpolishadvisorycouncil.org/ Christians.” Havens Fund. our conference and the next presi- annual-conference. Although his fund faces crit- and unenforceable quotas. “The primary dential election, a large portion of The 2015 conference is spon- icism for favoring Christians, Wei- Eventually, Prime Minister Ewa objective is to bring the Christians the day will be dedicated to the dis- sored by the Ministry of Foreign denfeld defends the choice to only Kopacz declared that the country, to safe haven,” Weidenfeld said. “I cussion of how Polish Americans Affairs of Poland, the Kosciuszko rescue Christians. as an expression of “European soli- can’t save the world but there is a can play an active role in electing Foundation, the Trade & Invest- There has been much debate darity,” would take in 2,000 people very specific possibility on the Jew- the next president, not only as voters ment Section of the Polish Embassy in Poland and other EU countries over the next two years, mainly ish and Christian side. Let others do but as participants in the numerous in Washington and the Andrew Ka- about accepting refugees. from Syria and Eritrea. what they like for the Muslims.” campaigns. minski Law Office PC. In June, the European Com- “We benefited from the solidar- mission called on Poland to accept ity of our European partners when 3,700 of them, the country an- we had our own refugees. We can- Wisła Gives nounced that it “refuses to submit” not forget about that, we cannot be Congratulations to all to European Union quotas, which immune to this disaster,” she said. Up Her Secrets were intended to be compulsory. As She added that Poland should help continued from cover who celebrate their heritage this month other countries also balked, Brus- share the burden, as it may need ment are in Cyrillic. sels had to opt for lower, voluntary help when faced with a larger influx “There are pieces of marble and all year long! and stoneware and fragments of fountains, window sills, columns, ST. JOSEPH’S R.C. CHURCH concrete slabs, cannonballs,” said “Friends Gather Here ...” Hubert Kowalski, a researcher at 1010 Liberty St., Camden NJ 08104 Warsaw University’s archeological Tel.: (856) 963-1285 • Fax (856) 963-2466 institute. www.stjosephscamdennj.org “It’s mainly fragments of carved stones that the Swedes tried to steal Live broadcast and website: in the 17th century during their 1656 e-mail: [email protected] invasion,” Kowalski said. “But they failed to get them out MASS SCHEDULE / PLAN MSZY of the country because the Vistula’s Saturday / Sobota...... 4:00 p.m. water level was too low” to keep Bernadette and Richard Narog Sunday / Niedziela 9:00 a.m. (Polish) their boats afloat. 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Refugees: Europe’s Biggest Crisis Since World War II Please help us help our own community. Join the ... continued from cover Claude Juncker, scolded Poland for the EU was so proud has ended with door, got welcomed in and began its reluctance saying: “Twenty mil- police with canine backup patrolling Polish American placing unforeseen strains on the lion Polish people are living outside newly built walls and razor-wire PAJF country’s infrastructure. Poland as a result of economic and barriers slicing across the continent. Journal Foundation Liberals applauded Merkel’s political emigration. Europe is the The PAJF is a non-profi t 501c3 organization established to gesture as humane, compassionate people at the Munich train station AT THIS STAGE is it impossible to promote Polish and Polish American culture and traditions among and heart-warming but the refugee applauding and welcoming refu- predict how things will develop. If members of the public and other Polish and Polish American groups. invasion soon got out of hand, and gees.” the infl ux continues, will Germany It does this by organizing and supporting special events, networking, realists began viewing her generous But the Polish government was and Europe in general be able to and providing consultation to individuals and groups, which seek to offer as a politically ill-considered not about to be blackmailed. “We cope with masses of diffi cult to inte- learn more about the Polish community in the United States. move. Seeing that Germany could will accept as many refugees as we grate newcomers? Will they readily As a national newspaper serving Polish immigrants and their not handle the crisis alone, with are able,” replied Prime Minister assimilate or create ethnic slums in descendents since 1911, the Polish American Journal has a unique the support of the French president Ewa Kopacz and laid down certain European Germany’s cities? Maybe perspective on the shortfalls — primarily funding — that have Merkel got the European Union to conditions. The prospective refu- huge refugee camps will have to be prevented many great projects from getting off the ground. We also issue refugee quotas to its 28 mem- gees must be properly screened to built or at least some of the new- have grown increasingly frustrated to see students — future leaders, ber states. Poland originally offered separate them from economic op- comers will get sent back to where who are passionate about Polonia — seek other areas of study because to take 2,000, but was pressured by portunists whose life is not threat- they came from. Whatever the case, they could not secure something as simple as airfare to study in Poland Brussels to accept many times that ened. And the EU’s external borders what is probably Europe’s biggest or abroad. number. must be properly safeguarded. “Un- crisis since World War II is not like- Likewise, we The refugee invasion has been less we fi nd a way of stopping the ly to go away anytime soon. see so many greatly expanded by the number illegal migration, soon there may be t a l e n t e d of economic migrants among them three to four million economic refu- academicians, who are not fl eeing war zones in gees knocking on Europe’s door,” Remembering all who s c h o l a r s , fear of their lives but only in search warned Polish Foreign Minister came before us artists, folk of a better life. More than half of Grzegorz Shcetyna.” and the sacrifi ces groups — the those arriving in Germany are com- For Poland, coping with the new they made for us. list goes on — ing from impoverished countries infl ux may turn out to be a tempo- whose special such as Albania and Kosovo where rary problem, since nearly all the projects or no wars are being fought. They ex- newcomers want to go to the “prom- STEVE & ADELE areas of study ploit the general mayhem to piggy- ised land” — affl uent Germany, LITWIN have been back their way into the EU. There which offers housing, jobs and the Binghamton, New York dropped for may also be individual Muslim ter- best welfare benefi ts. Many refuse lack of funds. Your tax-deductible donation to the Polish Ameri- rorists among the crowds. For that to register in Hungary fearing they In many can Journal Foundation supports our eff orts to keep reason Poles are much more willing would have to stay there. Even fair- cases, state the Polish American community strong for genera- to receive Syrian Christians than ly well-to-do Denmark had to close or federal arts tions to come. Muslims from whatever country. a rail line to stop refugees from fl ee- GREATER HAZLETON or cultural ing to neighboring Germany. funding is available, but these groups cannot aff ord processing fees MARCHES AND DEMONSTRA- Hungary is most refugees’ point AREA POLONAISE to meet application requirements. It is time to start helping our own. TIONS have been held in cities of entry into the EU, but when the SOCIETY across Poland both in support of situation got out of control, Hungar- Thomas P. Kopetskie MEMBERSHIP. Donations are accepted in any amount. All donations and in opposition to forced refugee ian soldiers tried to roll back the ex- President will be acknowledged and may be used as charitable contributions on quotas with opponents outnumber- cessive infl ux, but Serbia also sent P.O. Box 2275 your tax return. 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RELIGION / Bemjamin Fiore, S.J. Investigating Planned Parenthood and Rethinking Abortion In the wake of revelations about Dr. John Bruchalski, an obstet- that Catholic students be educated Deacon Ted May, a temporary ad- founded by the late Prime Bishop the brutal and dehumanizing abor- rics-gynecologist in Fairfax, Virg., according to Church principles re- ministrator. Not long ago, Bishop Leon Grochowski and Dr. Karol H. tion procedures used by Planned who had routinely performed abor- gardless of their parents’ lifestyles. Malone placed St. Stanislaus Bishop Sitko, traveling to Poland and nego- Parenthood to harvest sellable hu- tions, visited the shrine of Our Lady In reaction to student, parent and & Martyr Church under the care of tiating an agreement with the Min- man organs and tissues for medical of Guadalupe with a friend and teacher protests against the enforce- the Polish Pauline Fathers, who al- istry of Social Affairs with Stanley researchers, a House committee is heard a voice asking him “Why are ment of Catholic identity in schools, ready serve Corpus Christi Church. Zawadzki in 1957. investigating the record of Planned you hurting me?” He brushed this such as that in San Francisco against Parenthood and “asking hard hitting off but tried to ease his conscience Archbishop Cordileone, the agree- HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO ... REMEMBERING JAMES FOLEY. questions” of by volunteering at a pregnancy cen- ment stipulates the “parents/adop- The Very Rev. Fryderyk S. Ba- James Foley, journalist and hu- Planned Parent- ter. A neonatologist said to him, tive parents/legal guardians and nas, pastor of Holy Cross Parish, man rights advocate decapitated by hood head Ce- “I’ve seen you with your patients. students who cause public scandal Polish National Catholic Church, ISIS last year, was remembered in a cile Richards, On one hand, you take such good by actively promoting a moral or Ware, Mass., who will observe his scholarship fund at his alma mater according to care of them, and on the other hand, doctrinal position contrary to Cath- 65th aniversary of ordination to the Marquette University in Milwau- Anna Paprocki when they don’t want the baby, you olic teaching or by making a public holy priesthood on October 19. He kee, Wisc. The fi rst Jamws Foley (inset, left), staff give me garbage. These are chil- issue of their state in life contrary was ordained in St. Stanislaus First scholar is Jacob Zielinski who counsel for the dren, and they deserve better.” The to Catholic teaching shall be con- Church in Scranton, Pa., by the late said, “To receive an award in honor Americans Unit- words of a woman from a Belgium sidered in violation of the Family Bishop John A. Misiaszek receiv- of someone so loving and selfl ess to ed for Life. U.S. pro-life group fi nally changed his School Agreement.” ing a special blessing from the late all those he encountered as well as Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Mary- heart when she said, “I have some Prime Bishop Francis Hodur, orga- so brave and truthful in all of his en- land), also on the House committee, messages for you from the Blessed STO LAT TO … Kathleen nizer of the church. He celebrated deavors was amazing … James Fol- is insisting that the Center for Medi- Mother. You’re a doctor, and you’re Sacilowski of Queen of Martyrs his fi rst solemn Mass at Holy Moth- ey is the type of man I strive to be cal Progress be investigated for supposed to help ... Practice excel- Church, Cheektowaga, N.Y., and er of the Rosary Parish, his home every day, and I could not be more their role in acquiring videotaped lent medicine, see the poor daily and Fran Surowiec of Nativity of Our parish, in Chicopee, Mass. Fr. Se- honored and humbled to be the fi rst evidence of the callous and brutal follow the teachings of my Son’s Lord Church, Orchard Park, N.Y., nior Banas He began his priesthood Foley scholar.” abortionists’ work. Paprocki calls church. If you can do these three on receiving the Ozanam Medal for career as an assistant pastor to the this tactic of the 100% supporter of things, you will help my Son renew outstanding service by the St. Vin- late Bishop John Z. Jasinski, pas- CHAPLAIN PENS BOOK OF SER- abortion a diversionary tactic and a the face of the earth.” “All of a sud- cent de Paul Society at their annual tor of the Holy Mother of the Ro- MONS. Fr. Richard Zajac, long- deliberate distraction from the main den, the scales came off my eyes,” dinner. sary Cathedral in Buffalo, N.Y. In serving chaplain at Buffalo, N.Y.’s issue. Springfi eld’sBishop Thomas he said and determined to protect May, 1977 he became pastor of the Sister of Charity Hospital, authored Paprocki stated that “our nation is lives from that day forward.” PARISHES LINKED IN BUFFALO. Holy Mother of the Rosary Cathe- a fourth volume in his “Life Injec- in need of national humiliation, fast- Bishop Richard Malone of the RC dral. For a continuous 65 years he tions” series of sermons. “Life In- ing and prayer” to atone for our sins, BISHOP AFFIRMS CATHO- Buffalo Diocese recently linked Pol served God and God’s people and jections IV” collects some of the especially those of abortion, racism, LIC TEACHINGS IN CATHO- Am parishes St. Bernard’s and Our the Church faithfully and zealously. sermons from his 39 years of priest- assaults on natural marriage, greed, LIC SCHOOLS. Bishop Thomas Lady of Częstochowa. While re- Fr. Senior Banas who was elevated hood. His sermons last some 15 gluttony, anger, envy, lust, laziness, Paprocki of the RC Diocese of maining independent parishes, the to this dignityof “senior priest” in minutes but keep the congregation’s pride and he condemned the presi- Springfi eld, Ill., published for- two churches have been entrusted August, 1964 by the late second interest because they are full of sto- dent’s silence on the human remains mal standards to which he expects to the Polish Pallottine Fathers Prime Bishop Leon Grochowski, ries. The average sermon takes 24 traffi cking scandal. In the meantime, all parents of children enrolled in who will assign a priest to lead served on many church commis- hours to write but he delivers it up to President Obama is cutting fund- Catholic schools to sign their agree- both parishes. Fr. Henry Szczesn- sions, community projects and rep- six times in local parishes and at the ing to Kansas in retaliation for the ment. The agreement stipulates ar- iak, current pastor of Our Lady of resented the church as fi rst delegate hospital. His books are available for suspension of funding for Planned eas of morality, material support Częstochowa will retire in October of the American Polish National adorers in a local parish’s adoration Parenthood there. for the Church, and the expectation and St. Bernard’s is under the care Relief to Poland, an organization chapel where persons like reading from them during nocturnal adora- tion. “Life Injections IV” is avail- The oldest Catholic radio POLISH AMERICAN able from Buffalo’s Catholic Union program in the Polish store or on-line. It is published by Language in the world, Celebrate with Pride! CULTURAL CENTER Parson’s Porch & Company. serving the Church and Polonia since 1932. REV. CANON 308 WALNUT STREET JOSEPH L. 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HAPPENINGS: CHICAGO STYLE / Geraldine Balut Coleman Warsaw Uprising Remembered PHOTO: JACKIE KOLOWSKI Band. The weekend’s cross-cultural en- tertainment included polka and rock and roll, reggae and classical music, as well as folk dancing presenta- tions. Diverse musical attractions included Pan Franek and the Polka Towners, the Polkaholics, Hudobni (Tatra Mountains-style string quar- tet), the Lincolnwood Chamber Orchestra, X Beat (A Gypsy Kings Tribute), Gizzae Reggae Band, Marika (the first lady of Polish dancehall music), Clodie-Krakow Rock and 80’s Sound, and the Po- lanie and Wawel Polish Folk Dance Ensembles. The groups performed on three outside stages or inside the Gateway Theatre. Four performanc- PHOTO: ANDRZEJ BARANIAK ACPC CONVENTION (l. to r.): Gołembiowski, Mary Ellen Tyszka, es were geared to Polish-speaking Warsaw Uprising participants. Dobrzański, Sądej, Wanda O’Brien-Trefil, and Alicia Dutka. audiences. CHICAGO — Seventy-one grating, many to the United States. A special entertainment area years have passed since the 1944 Warsaw Uprising combatants sponsored by Krakus catered to the Warsaw Uprising. Today, those who Tadeusz Gubała, Danuta Inglot, youngest of guests during the day, survived this insurgency are few; Krystyna Zielonka, Andrew Za- and jazz, reggae, and dance music many are in their 90s. Each anniver- palski, and Stanisław Stawski each was provided by popular club DJs sary of the Uprising leaves fewer to shared a story during the commem- in the evenings. In addition, the remember the heroic struggle and oration. After Mass, everyone was “Taste” offered original Polish arts determination to survive under the invited to the Old Warsaw Inn to and handiwork and other imported rubble and canals of Warsaw. share photos and reminisce. items for sale. Every year on August 1, the he- A special dzięjukę bardzo to ma- roes of the Warsaw Uprising are ACPC HOLDS 67TH CONVEN- jor sponsors Krakus Ham, AT&T, T- honored. In Chicago, a special com- TION. The 67th annual convention Mobile, Polski AM/FM Radio, and PHOTO: GERALDINE BALUT COLEMAN memoration of the 71st anniver- of the American Council for Pol- Tony Blazonczyk’s New Phaze Band. Okocim. sary was organized by the Home ish Culture (ACPC) was hosted by This annual event enables the Army Soldiers on August 2 at St. Jarosław Gołembiowski, President mance of Jarosław Gołembiowski’s vice-president; Alicia Dutka, sec- Copernicus Foundation to fulfill one Constance Church, with a special of the Chopin Society of Chicago. “Melody for Violin and Piano” per- ond vice-president; Judi Tomp- of its missions by familiarizing fes- commemorative Mass celebrated The four-day convention, filled with formed by Krzysztof Zimowski, kins, treasurer; and Marcia Le- tival-goers with the richness of the by Rev. Robert Frączek, associate a series of business meetings, lec- concertmaster of the New Mexico wandowski, recording secretary. Polish culture through its customs, pastor. tures, and concerts, was held from Symphony Orchestra and first vio- Board members elected were: Rob- culture, traditions, and language. The Warsaw Uprising, Pow- August 5 – 8 at the Embassy Suites linist of the Grant Park Symphony ert Dutka, Raymond Glembocki, “Taste of Polonia” has grown to stanie Warszawskie, was a major Hotel in Rosemont, Illinois. The Orchestra, and Dobrzański. The Jackie Kolowski, Cecilia Larkin, be the largest Polish festival in the World War II operation by occupied theme of this conference was Polish program also included a perfor- Peter Obst, Patricia Skurzynski, United States visited by over 35,000 Europe’s biggest and best organized Emigrant Composers and Musi- mance by mezzo-soprano Katar- and Ted Wiecek. annually. resistance – Poland’s Home Army, cians. Keynote speaker, Mark Do- zyna Sądej, winner of the Marcella Next year’s convention will be Armia Krajowa. Its goal was to lib- brzycki, Polonia activist and trustee Kochańska Sembrich Voice Com- held in Pittsburgh, Pa., with tenta- POLISH POETRY AT ITS BEST. erate Warsaw from Nazi Germany of the village of Harwood Heights, petition. Sądej sang melodies com- tive dates of August 24-28. There are a few places in Chicago posed by Fryderyk Chopin, Ignacy where poetry lovers can meet to before the advancement of Soviet Illinois, presented remarks on the 36TH ANNUAL “TASTE OF Paderewski, Karol Szymanowski, share and hear good literature, in- troops. involvement in and significance of POLONIA.” Since 1979, the Stanisław Moniuszko, Mieczysław cluding good poetry. A combina- In spite of being outnumbered by Polonia in the daily lives within the Copernicus Foundation has Karłowicz, and Jerzy Petersburski, tion of poetry, music, and an excel- Nazi forces, the Poles fought for 63 Chicago community. Additionally, sponsored its annual “Taste of a composer renowned for his tan- lent Mediterranean-Polish cuisine, days with little outside support. On Dr. Sławomir Dobrzański, pianist Polonia” festival. This four-day gos, accompanied by Dobrzański. promises to create a wonderful eve- October 3, 1944, the Uprising fell and associate professor of music Labor Day Weekend event offers Jarosław Gołembiowski and the ning. Thanks to Elizabeth Cho- to the overwhelming Nazi forces, at Kansas State University, spoke live entertainment, Polish-cuisine Marcus Band, a Chicago-based en- jnowska, a poet and teacher, poets which would soon retreat from the about Tadeusz Zygfryd Kasem options, and carnival-style games for semble, having both a classical and and their poetry are promoted every devastated Warsaw. Over 250,000 (1904-1957), a Polish-Jewish com- all ages. This year’s entertainment popular American and Polish style last Friday of the month. Members Poles died defending Warsaw. poser and his role in music instruc- featured over 35 local, national and Many historical sources state tion. repertoire, provided additional en- and non-members of the Polish Arts tertainment. Also, Chicago Polish international groups playing music that the Warsaw Uprising was the Attendees had the opportunity to to satisfy all who attended. Those and Poetry Association in Chicago largest single military effort taken tour Chicago’s Northwest Side led chanteuse, Ewa Staniszewska, of- gather at the Alibaba Retro Restau- fered her singing renditions of songs who attended the Friday, September by any European Resistance during by Daniel Pogorzelski, vice presi- 4, opening enjoyed perfect weather rant on Chicago’s Northwest Side to World War II. Most Polish Home dent of the Northwest Side Histori- from 1930s Poland. hear outstanding poetry, and listen Convention business included and the high-energy polkas of the Army fighters were persecuted and cal Society. The tour included the Tony Blazonczyk’s New Phaze to the music of Marek Kulisiewicz. murdered after World War II by Jefferson Park Masonic Temple, the the installation of new officers and the NKVD, the Soviet Secret Po- Ed Paschke Art Center, St. Hyacinth the presentation of ACPC awards. lice, and the Moscow-backed secu- Basilica, and a last stop at the New This year’s Founders Award hon- STERLING SILVER JEWELRY rity service, Urzad Bezpieczenstwa England Inn for a Polish-Czech orees were Raymond and Cecilia (UB) installed in Poland. Some style luncheon. 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POLONIA OF THE EASTERN GREAT LAKES / Michael Pietruszka Pulaski Association Honors Pol-Am Educators Batavia soprano Brittany Mruc- Joy at the John Paul II Polish Cul- and Dr. Andrew Wise (Daemen Col- ness First of Buffalo’s Woman of rapher Agnieszka Holland ... The zek performed in the Rochester Lyr- tural Centre. lege), at its dinner at the Creekside Influence Award in the category of board of the Permanent Chair of ic Opera’s production of Mozart’s Radosc-Joy greeted Canadian Banquet Facility in Cheektowaga “Creativity” at the Grapevine Res- Polish Culture at Canisius Col- “The Impresario” ... Past President Prime Minister Stephen Harper with on September 11. The keynote ad- taurant in Depew ... On the 18th and lege met at the college on Septem- Charles Peszynski has been ap- salt and bread during his visit to the dress was given by Dr. James Pula 19th, an interdisciplinary confer- ber 24 ... Broadway Fillmore Alive pointed the managing director of the John Paul II Polish Community of Purdue University. ence examining the impact of World sponsored “ A Walk in Old Polonia” Polish Arts Club of Buffalo. He will Centre in Mississauga on Septem- Tom Dudzick’s sequel to “Over War I, focusing on the Galicia re- through Buffalo’s Historic Polonia oversee the day-to-day operations ber 7 ... The 24th Annual “Farewell The Tavern,” “King O’ The Moon” gion was held at Daemen College in District on September 26 ... The of the organization ... Dr. Tomasz to Summer” benefit for Ss. Cyril opened at the Kavinoky Theatre in Amherst ... Kabaret To I Owo will “Rodzina” art exhibit, featuring Pudlocki of the Jagiellonian Uni- & Methodius Seminary in Orchard Buffalo on September 11. This story present “Zagrajmy to Razem Jeszc- the works of Frederic and Mary versity in Krakow will be teaching Lake, Michigan, was held at the of the Pazinski family will continue ze Raz” at the Hamilton Dom Polski Ann Skalny continues at the Pa- “HST 325 - Introduction to Polish Millennium Hotel on September through October 4 ... The Hamilton on the 19th ... Boy Scout Troop 107 tricia Ross O’Keefe Gallery of the Culture” and “HST 232 - Migration 10 ... The Polish Consulate hosted Branch of the Canadian Polish Con- from St. John Kanty Parish on Buf- Joseph Skalny Welcome Center on and Diaspora in the U.S.” at Dae- a “Passport Day in Buffalo” at gress hosted its “Dozynki Harvest falo’s East Side marked its 90th an- the St. John Fisher campus in Roch- men College in Amherst during the Cheektowaga’s Millennium Ho- Ball,” featuring the Korona Band, at niversary with a dinner at the Mat- ester until October 9 ... The Pol- Fall semester ... Erie County Judge tel on September 10 and 11 ... The the Polish Alliance Hall in Hamilton, thew Glab American Legion Post ish baroque orchestra Il Giardino Michael Pietruszka was appointed General Pulaski Association hon- Ontario on September 12 ... Also in Lackawanna on September 19 d’Amore performed “Venetian He- to the position of Judicial Division ored educators of Polish descent, on the 12th, St. Gabriel’s Parish in ... Also on the 19th, the Fulton Pol- roes, Pirates and Nymphs” under Liaison to the American Bar As- including Joseph Bieron (Canisius Elma hosted a Polish Genealogical ish Home hosted its annual Fulton the sponsorship of the Skalny Cen- sociation Science and Technology College), Chet Frey (Gates Chili Society of New York State’s semi- Polish Fest, featuring the Buffalo ter for Polish and Central European Law Section ... WNYers have a new Central Schools), Hon. Kenneth nar for local family tree climbers Concertina All Stars ... The Cor- Studies and Nazareth College at the purveyor of pierogi in the area, Stel- Graber (Lancaster Board of Educa- ... The Jedliniok Polish Folk En- pus Christi “Dozynki Polish Har- Wilmot Recital Hall in Rochester la’s Old Fashioned Pierogi, which tion), Deborah Przepiora-Graham semble from Wroclaw performed at vest Festival,” which included the on September 29, and under the can be found at the Facebook page (Ledgeview Elementary School), the Syracuse Polish Home on Sep- 8th Annual Buffalo’s Best Pierogi auspices of the Polish Singers Al- of the same name ... The members Elaine Kolbert (Highgate Heights tember 12, and Our Lady of Sacred Contest, took place on September liance of America at Canisius Col- of the Syracuse Polish Home came School 80), Kerri Szczpaniewicz Heart Church Hall in Orchard Park 19 and 20 on the parish grounds lege’s Montante Center in Buffalo together to watch the Poland v. Ger- Nowak (Huth Road Elementary on the 13th ... The WNY Division on Buffalo’s East Side. This year’s on October 1. many UEFA Euro 2016 match at School), Edward Reska, Jr. (War- of the Polish American Congress festival featured performances Al their clubrooms on Park Avenue on saw Central Schools), Donna Sko- met at the Pitass Center at St. Stan- Kania’s Band, and Special Delivery. UPCOMING. The Pallottine Fa- September 4 ... On the 5th, the Mis- bjak (Southside Middle School), islaus Parish on Buffalo’s East Side The Roncesvalles Polish Fes- thers will be providing a priest to sissauga District of the Canadian Teresa Sokolowski (Msgr. Adamski to consider amendments to its local tival took place in Toronto also on serve as pastor of our Lady of Cze- Polish Congress presented its first Polish Saturday School), Heather by-laws on the 17th ... Also on the September 19 and 20. This year’s stochowa Parish in Cheektowaga “Mississauga Polish Day” featuring Brandon Sondel (Beach Tree Ele- 17th, Lisa Florczak, the moving event included a screening of the and St. Bernard Parish in Buffalo’s performances by Anna Cyzon, Hen- mentary School), Wanda Slawinska force behind Water Bikes of Buffalo Polish film, “Bogowie,” and exhib- ryk M., Faza, Konsocjum, Margaret (Buffalo State College), Anna Szcz- and Ice Bikes of Buffalo at Canal- its on the works of photographer Kaisertown neighborhood in early Maye, Michael Penkul, Rezonans, esny (Msgr. Adamski Polish Satur- side, was recognized with the Busi- Stanislaw Wiktacy and cinematog- October ... The Jackie Schmid Me- Adriana Serra, Konrad Swierczek, day School), Mira Szramel (Msgr. morial Scholarship Fundraiser Harnasie, Lechowia and Radosc- Adamski Polish Saturday School) will be held at the Lily of the Valley Hall in Cheektowaga on October 3 ... Government and business leaders THE Chopin Singing Society from Buffalo have been invited to presents its participate in the “American Culture and Business Week” in Rzeszow, 116th CONCERT Buffalo’s sister city, from October Sunday, October 18, 2015 • 3:00 p.m. 4 through 11. More information can be found at the “Buffalo-Rzeszow ASSUMPTION PARISH Solidarity Group” Facebook page. 435 Amherst St., Buffalo, New York The Msgr. Adamski Polish Sat- Tickets: $10.00 by mail urday School will celebrate its 60th $12.00 at-the-door anniversary with a banquet at the $5.00 for students Millennium Hotel in Cheektowaga For information, call (716) 655-1466 on October 17 ... The Chopin Sing- ing Society will present its 116th Co-Chairs: Annual Concert at Assumption Paul Kosek, Frances Cirbus, Mary Lou Wyrobek Church in Buffalo’s Black Rock neighborhood on October 18. The theme of this year’s concert is “On Wings of Polish Song” ... Dr. An- drzej Rozbicki’s Celebrity Sym- Be Proud of Your Roots phony Orchestra and Polish rock star Natalia Kukulska will present their “Film Music Gala” at the Liv- SUPPORT THE PAJ PRESS FUND DAVID ing Arts Centre in Mississauga, On- tario on October 24. n 1978, a voluntary fund-raising campaign was launched by a group FRANCZYK The WNY Division of the Pol- of loyal readers of the Polish American Journal entitled “We Love the ish American Congress will host PAJ Press Fund” in order to help cover rising postage, material its Second Annual Zupapalooza and production costs.  at the Fr. Justin Knight of Colum- IDonations to the PAJ Press Fund are also used to support our reader  bus Hall in Cheektowaga on Octo- services (postage, telephone, research, etc.), provide newsclippers with ber 25 ... The AAA of Central and stamps and envelopes, and cover extraordinary expenses in producing Western New York will offer nine the paper. The Polish American Journal is not a profit-making ven- ture. Thanks to its dedicated staff, the PAJ is published­ as a “public day Christmas Market Tours includ- service” for American Polonia. CONGRESSMAN ing Krakow, Wroclaw and Kutna Donations to the PAJ Press Fund will be acknowledged in the paper Hora during November and De- unless otherwise directed by the contributor. BRIAN HIGGINS cember of this year The Skalny Center for Polish A sincere “THANK YOU” for your donations to the PAJ PRESS FUND: http://higgins.house.gov and Central European Studies will Gerald V. Dajnowicz, Detroit; Caroline Kowalczyk, Mineola, N.Y.; present its annual Polish Film Fes- Margaret A. Szuch-Stadler, N. Royalton, Ohio; Richard and Pearl tival at the Little Theatre in Down- Wilgosz, Hollywood, Fla.; Regina Wnukowski, Philadelphia; and one Proud to support and town Rochester from November 5 Friend of the PAJ. Dziękujemy wam wszystkim! The PAJ thanks all who through 9. The festival program will donated to the Press Fund. celebrate the great be available at www.rochester.edu/ Polish American College/PSC/CPCES/ later in Oc- MAIL TO: PAJ PRESS FUND culture in WNY during tober ... The University of Buffalo POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL Center for the Arts has announced P.O. BOX 271, NORTH BOSTON, NY 14110-0271 Polish American that the Polish Baltic Philhar- I want to make sure the POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL continues its Heritage Month and monic Orchestra from Gdansk will service to American Polonia. Enclosed is my contribution of $______the whole year through! perform at the Center on February 9, 2016. NAME v v v Niagara County Office If you have an item for this col- ADDRESS umn, please send the information by Erie County Office 640 Park Place the 6th day of the month preceding 726 Exchange St., Suite 601 Niagara Falls, NY 14301 publication month (i.e. October 6 CITY, STATE, ZIP Buffalo, NY 14210 Phone (716) 282-1274 for the November issue) to pietrusz- Please [ ] include [ ] do not include my name in your list of contributors. Phone (716) 852-3501 [email protected]. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • OCTOBER 2015 www.polamjournal.com 9 What Are You Willing to Do for Polonia’s Future? by Joseph Mikołaj Rej, Jr. Recently, I attended the Polish about the future? er? Are you doing anything to get We are a great people. Let’s start I feel it is safe to assume most Remembrance Mass. There were We have one thing in common, new members? Are you being held planting seeds for a better Polonia people want their children and approximately 100 people in atten- and that is our Polish heritage. Think accountable for our results or lack today. I can promise you I will be grandchildren to have a better life dance. I was one of three who were about the force 200,000-plus people thereof? Do you have a plan? grateful, as will my peers, and our than theirs. While working toward under 45 years old. of Polish heritage could have. And It is time to start doing more than future offspring. Let’s give them a that, we must attend our own needs, What do we get from that? Some that is just in Buffalo. Multiply that thinking. If nothing is done for the chance at a better Polonia. such as addressing retirement and might want us to believe young by all the Polish Americans in Chi- future, eventually no one will be estate planning. I feel most of us people don’t care. If that is the case, cago, Cleveland, Detroit, Milwau- going to cemeteries. No one will J o s e p h know these things need to get done, then why is that? Do we get mad at kee, New York, and Philadelphia remember or care about the things Mikolaj Rej, Jr., and know the consequences if they the ground and tree because it bears … the list goes on. We can set an you did, the food you loved to make, is president of are not. We do these things so our no fruit, even though we did not wa- example for all who take pride in the music you loved to listen to, or United Cultural wishes will be honored, and our ter and prune? their roots, if we all really cared care to know where your family Society, 501(c)3 loved ones will not be hindered. I am only 35, but I can tell you, about the future. If we were orga- has come from. It is time for us to n o n - p r o f i t , What about our Polish commu- I care. I have talked your children nized, we could act when another change. We have no other choice. I which organizes nity? What about our Polish orga- and grandchildren, and they care, as church, building, or social service believe losers look for excuses and cultural-related nizations? Do we have a succession well. What are we doing for them? faced elimination. We could vote for winners find a solution. It is time events through- plan? What are you doing to keep Are we planting seeds? leaders who support closer relations for us to be that solution. I believe out the United our Polish culture, heritage, and tra- A few weeks ago, Buffalo’s Am- with Poland. tough questions get good answers. It States. His monthly Polish Happy ditions alive? Do we care about the Pol Eagle newspaper printed the I would like you to ask yourself: is time for us to ask ourselves these Hour Buffalo event attracts crowds future of our Polish community? headline “City to Demolish Fron- do you really care about the future tough questions and only settle for as large as 1,000 people. A suc- I am from the Buffalo, N.Y. area, czak Home.” Is it possible — as a of our Polish community? If so, nothing less than great solutions. cessful businessman, he is a direct a community that has over 200,000 community — to save a building, what are you doing for it? Is your Those who came before you descendant of Mikołaj Rej, the “Fa- people of Polish heritage. I can see when there is a mentality to not care organization getting younger or old- cared about you. Let’s not be selfish. ther of Polish Literature.” by what is left of Buffalo’s Polo- nia community, neither me nor my peers will experience it as it was in its heyday. My travels, network- ing, and involvement in organiz- ing events, tell me I can safely say what is happening here is also tak- ing place in other Polish-American communities throughout the coun- try. Organizations are faced with aging and declining membership, treasured churches are being closed, iconic buildings face demolition, and long-time businesses are clos- ing their doors. Do we ever stop and think why is that is happening? Is our commu- nity focused on the harvest we reap or the seeds we plant? Did we eat the fruits and then fail to plant seeds for the future so they can enjoy the same fruits? Is it not right to give the next generations a better Polonia? This was addressed by Poland’s U.S. Ambassador, Ryszard Schnepf, in May 2014 at the 70th anniversary celebration of the Polish American Congress, held in Buffalo. “I have a message from Poland to the Polish Americans: we no longer need your packages. What we need is for you to support your youth, who have the energy and ambition to be involved in your businesses, your politics and your Polish organizations.” Many of you, your parents, or grandparents did send packages to Poland because relatives in Poland needed things. Well, Poland is now asking us to take care of our own Polish American youth. They are the future, and the future for greater relations with a country we all love, Poland. Are we listening to Ambassador Schnepf? If we look around the an- swer is clearly “no.” Why? Did our ancestors come here and help build amazing Polish communities just for themselves, or did they want to provide a taste of home for the future as well? No matter what some people may say, I believe we have some leaders who want their Polish community to die with them. They are only interested in their titles and protecting their own legacy. Such selfish behavior has pushed active, selfless people away, and delivered less and less hope for a stronger Polish commu- nity for the future. If we want our children and grandchildren to have a better life than ours, why aren’t we willing to give them a better Polonia? Is it right to tell our younger leaders to “wait your turn”? When are the peo- ple who care about the past, present, and future going to get the support to make a difference? What hap- pened with the mentality of Gość w dom, Bóg w dom (A guest in house is God in the house)? Isn’t it the right thing to do — to allow all those who want to make a difference to have a seat at the table? 10 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • OCTOBER 2015

SPORTS / Tom Tarapacki Polish Thrower Gets Back his Gold bronze. Anita Włodarczyk, the first keep going, there’s always another woman in history to throw the ham- day tomorrow.’” mer over 80m, also won gold. Also, Adam Kszczot won silver in the GOING BACK HOME. ESPN re- 800-meters, Pawel Wojciechowski cently aired a fascinating feature and Piotr Lisek tied for the bronze on Alabama kicker Adam Griffith, in the pole vault. who was born Andrzej Debows- American Jenn Stuczynski ki in Poland. Not long ago, as a Suhr tied for fourth place in the 13-year-old Polish orphan, he found pole vault at the World Champion- a new home in the United States ships after suffering a groin injury with parents he met just two months during the competition. before. He had lived in Stargard Szc- US OPEN GOES POLISH. Radwańska, Wozniacki, and Radwańska. CANDY MAN. When you heard zecinski, in one of the Poland’s For the sixth year, Polish Consul Also invited were such tennis If you heard the story about the about former NFL defensive line- poorest provinces. His mother General Urszula Gacek hosted a standouts as Mariusz Fyrsten- Polish hammer thrower who paid man Mike Lodish, it has usually was an alcoholic and father was in party for some top tennis players berg, Alicja Rosolska, Magda for a taxi ride with his gold medal been about the fact that he was the prison, so the courts put him and from Poland and of Polish descent Linette, Marcin Matkowski and from the World Championships, first man to play in six Super Bowls. his six siblings in an orphanage. at its Beaux Arts De Lamar Man- Urszula Radwańska of Poland, Paweł Fajdek (above) wants to tell However, both Sports Illustrated He frequently ran away from the sion in Manhattan. Aleksandra Wozniak and Ga- you that it isn’t true. and Fortune Magazine recently orphanage, only to be returned by The organizers invited a num- briela Dabrowski of Canada, The International Association of featured Lodish for his new line of police. Andrzej was featured in an ber of top players who are Polish Dominic Inglot of Great Britain, Athletics Federations (IAAF) held work — making candy. adoption web site, as the agency at- or of Polish heritage. They in- and Tim Smyczek of the United its World Championships in Bei- Lodish, a native of Birmingham, tempted to accomplish the challeng- cluded: Agnieszka Radwańska State. The master of ceremonies jing recently, and Fajdek, a ham- Mich., was an All-Pac-10 defensive ing task of getting someone to adopt of Poland, current number five in was former two-time Australian mer thrower, defended his title with tackle at UCLA and a 10th round a Polish teenager. Tom and Michelle WTA singles ranking, the 2014 US Open Champion Johan Kriek of a monster throw of 80.88 meters. pick in the 1990 draft. He played for Griffith, both math teachers from Open finalistCaroline Wozniacki South Africa. Kriek’s wife, Daga The next day the state-run Xinhua the great Buffalo Bills teams of the Georgia, were looking for a toddler of Denmark, the 2013 Wimbledon Mrozek Kriek, was born in Po- news agency, citing Chinese news 1990s, mostly as a reserve. He was when they saw the site and fell in men’s semi-finalist Jerzy Janow- land, and was a top junior tennis site Tencent, said that the 26-year- a member of the team that played love with Andrzej. He eventually icz of Poland, the 2013 Wimbledon player. old had paid a taxi fare ride with the in — and lost — four straight Su- became the only Polish teenager ad- quarter-finalist Łukasz Kubot of The party featured live music medal. It reported that Fajdek had per Bowls. Then he went to Denver, opted by a U.S. citizen in 2006. Poland, the Australian Open 2015 by Polish violinist Electra Kurtis, been drinking a lot in celebrating his where he played in — and won — It was a tough adjustment, but women’s doubles quarter-finalist and the event was sponsored by win that night, and had swapped his two straight Super Bowls. he eventually settled into his new Klaudia Jans-Ignacik of Poland SG Doyen LLC Strategic Con- gold for a cab ride. News services After retiring and completing home. He took on a new name, as well as the 2013 Wimbledon sulting, Inglot Cosmetics, Amber around the world carried the report, his college degree in history with Adam, to symbolize his new start. ladies finalist Sabine Lisicki of Steak House, Żywiec Beer, Char- but the two-time world champion a minor in business administration, He had played soccer in Poland, and Germany, Angelique Kerber of lotte Patisserie, Donnay, and the took to Facebook to refute the taxi Lodish went back to Birmingham took to placekicking in the U.S.. He Germany. Johan Kriek Tennis Academy. fare claim. He said that he had posed and tried several new careers before became a star kicker in high school for a photograph with the driver, deciding to produce peanut brittle and was heavily recruited, and went who then left with the medal. He based on his mother’s family reci- on to kick at Alabama. Still, he felt a nak, light heavyweight Andrzej cling. In addition, the Tour de Po- criticized Chinese media for mak- pe, whioch went back several gen- degree of guilt for the family he left Fonfara and heavyweight Mariusz logne, under the direction of former ing up the story. “They wouldn’t erations. His mom’s brittle is lighter in Poland and wanted to return. Wach. Polish cycling champion Czeslaw describe their own citizen as guilty than most, with air bubbles that give The seven-minute segment on Lang, is gaining recognition as because it’s easier to blame it on the it a nice crunch. He also marketed ESPN showed the former Polish PEDDLING POLES. Last year a a top international competition. other side,” he continued. his candy as locally made and rela- orphan returning to his homeland, pair of 24-year-old Poles became Fajdek contacted the police from tively health-conscious, since it’s reuniting him with his birth parents major cycling stars. Michal Kwi- DOMBROWSKI JOINS RED SOX. his hotel early the next morning, and all-natural, vegan and gluten-free. who had to give him up as a child. atkowski, a former junior world It didn’t take former Detroit Tigers they tracked down the driver after Lodish’s football career helps mar- He, his adopted family, and journal- champion time trialist, finished 28th President and GM Dave Dom- checking surveillance tapes in that ket the product, called Lodish’s ist Gene Wojciechowski went to at the Tour de France and became browski long to find a new job. He area. After about an hour, the medal Champion Brittle. Poland with an ESPN crew for the the world champion of elite men’s was pursued by three other teams was returned to Fajdek’s hotel. All the profits go back into the emotional reunion. road races. Unheralded Rafal Ma- and, just two weeks after being He went on to say that he was company. For now, Mike’s the sole Griffith stopped by the house he jka entered the Tour de France as a fired, the 59-year-old Chicago- na not drunk, but in a state of euphoria, full-time employee; he relies on shared with family before the or- late substitution and finished 44th, tive became the new president of which is what led to the confusion contract workers from JLM Manu- phanage. With no idea what he’d becoming the first Pole to win the baseball operations for the Boston and subsequent loss of the medal. facturing, which owns the facility find, Griffith discovered his birth mountains classification. He then Red Sox. On his official page, Fajdek asserted where his brittle is made. Lodish parents lived there. You can check it returned to his homeland to win In 1988, Dombrowski became that the cab driver “probably drove doesn’t pay himself a salary, and out at ESPN.com. the 2014 Tour de Pologne. A Pole GM of the Expos and was at the off with the medal unknowingly.” currently has a side job as an ac- hadn’t won that race since Cezary time the youngest general manager He said that the driver was among count manager at Nexlink Com- A GREAT NIGHT FOR THE Zamana in 2003. in MLB. After rebuilding the Expos, those outside the hotel asking for munications. Sales are increasing POLISH. Poland’s Krzysztof This year Kwiatkowski and Ma- he left to become GM of the expan- photos with the gold medalist. steadily in Michigan, with the com- Głowacki upset Germany’s Marco jka were both scheduled to compete sion Florida Marlins and eventually Almost forgotten in the contro- pany selling 700 to 1,000 pounds Huck in Huck’s bid to defend his at the 2015 Tour de Pologne, and led them to win the World Series in versy was Fajdek’s dominance of most weeks and as many as 2,500 WBO cruiserweight title a record Polish fans were anxiously look- 1997. Dombrowski is considered an the men’s hammer this year with two pounds per week during peak de- 14-straight times. In what many ing forward to it. However, Majka old-school executive who relies on throws over 80 meters. None of his mand in the fall. Packages retail for proclaimed “the fight of the year,” chose not to compete after a gruel- scouting more than analytics. He rivals have gotten past the 80-meter $7 per half pound. Huck (38-3-1, 26 knockouts) and ing 2015 Tour de France in which also has a reputation as one of the mark this year, and Fajdek’s win- A hard-working, tenacious “bull- Głowacki (25-0, 16 KOs) put on he finished 28th. Kwiatkowski, sport’s best negotiators, “Dealin’ ning streak has now been extended dog” of a man, Lodish says he a great show for the national audi- who dropped out late in the Tour Dave” came to the Tigers in 2002 to 16 competitions. learned a lot from his football days. ence on American Spike TV, with de France, tried to compete in Po- and led the team to two American He said that the championship de- both fighters suffering knockdowns. land despite only having about a League pennants and four consecu- THROWING POLES. Other Polish feats he suffered with the Bills let Behind on points, Głowacki put on week to recover. Eventually, Kwi- tive division titles. throwers besides Fajdek did well him know that nothing would come a furious comeback, stopping his atkowski was forced to withdraw in in Beijing as Poland finished sixth easy. “You need the disappointment opponent at 2:39 of the 11th round. the second-last stage with stomach PERKOSKI’S NOTEBOOK. Polish in the medal count. Wojciech No- in order to teach you and to test your The largely Polish crowd attending problems. soccer player Jakub Zablocki, a wicki won bronze in the hammer, resolve,” Lodish says. “Losing four the bout at the Prudential Center in The Tour de France took place native of Chelmno, died of a heart Piotr Malachowski won gold in the Super Bowls taught me to say, ‘You Newark was overjoyed. from July 4 through 26 in 21 stag- attack at age 31 … In August the discus, and Robert Urbanek won know what? Don’t ever give up, In all it was a great night for the es, covering more than 2000 miles. Oakland A’s recalled outfielderJake Polish as junior lightweight Kamil Poles Michal Golas and Bartosz Smolinski from Triple-A Nashville “Little Tyson” Laszczyk, unbeaten Huzarski were 95th and 108th re- … lefty Brian Matusz has been middleweight Maciej Sulecki, and spectively. The overall winner was very solid for Baltimore … in the heavyweight contender Artur Sz- Britain’s Chris Froome. month since joining Toronto, short- pilka all had impressive wins on the The Tour de Pologne was held in stop Troy Tulowitzki has not only undercard. seven stages from August 2 through been great at the plate, but he hasn’t A number of Polish boxers 8, covering over 600 miles from committed an error along with 59 have risen to prominence in recent Warsaw to Krakow. The top Polish assists … Tigers prospect Kevin Zi- years, many of whom trained in the finishers were Tomasz Marczynski omek recently lost a no-hit bid with United States. The most prominent (22nd) and Maciej Paterski (27th). two outs in the seventh, but contin- has been Tomasz Adamek, a for- Maciej Bodnar won the 4th stage ues to pitch well for Class A Ad- mer light heavyweight and cruiser- (from Jaworzno to Nowy Sacz), vanced Lakeland … Hard-throwing weight champion who retired last Marcin Białobłocki won the indi- right-hander Mike Foltynewicz, a year following a loss to Szpilka. vidual time trial, and Paterski cap- 2010 number one pick of Houston, However, Adamek will come back tured the mountains classification. was called up by Atlanta in July into the ring in September to face This year’s TdP was won by the … Bob Rogucki is in his seventh countryman Przemysław Saleta in Spanish cyclist Jon Izagirre. year as the Baltimore Ravens’ head Lodz. Other top Polish-born fight- Despite the recent disappoint- strength and conditioning coach … ers include cruiserweights Krysztof ment, Kwiatkowski and Majka are rookie fullback Aaron Ripkowski Włodarczyk and Mateusz Master- leading a resurgence of Polish cy- made the Green Bay Packers’ roster. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • OCTOBER 2015 www.polamjournal.com 11 PAJBOOKSTORE TO ORDER BY MAIL TO ORDER BY PHONE TO ORDER ON LINE: Use form on page 14 (800) 422-1275 • (716) 312-8088 polamjournal.com CHRISTMAS for all items on pages 11, 12, 13, and 14 MON.-FRI., 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. SECURE SERVER

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College Bound POLISH CHEF / Robert Strybel Fall Favorites for Home or Tailgating SAUERKRAUT SOUP ted prunes, and baste meat with ½ c boneless center-cut pork loin 1” (kapuśniak). Prepare stock by dark beer. Bake until meat is fork- thick. Pound with meat mallet on cooking ½-¾ lbs meaty pork bones tender. Serve with rice, mashed or both sides until ¼” thick. Sprinkle in 8 c water 1 hr, skimming off scum. boiled potatoes and a grated carrot, with salt, pepper and a pinch of Add 2 t salt, 2 carrots, 1 stalk celery apple & horseradish salad (see be- marjoram and/or garlic powder if 1 onion, 2 bay leaves, 6 grains all- low). desired. Dredge in flour, dip in egg spice and 10 peppercorns and cook wash and roll in fine, plain bread until meat comes away from bone. GRATED CARROT/APPLE/ crumbs. Gently press breading into Drain 1 qt sauerkraut (reserving HORSERADISH SALAD. Com- cutlets so it stays put during frying. juice), rinse in cold water, drain, bine 4 washed, peeled finely grat- Fry to a nice golden brown on both pressing out moisture, chop and add ed carrots with 2-3 peeled, cored, sides in hot lard, vegetable short- to strained stock. Cook on med heat coarsely grated apples. Sprinkle ening or oil, drain on paper towel uncovered 30 min. Dice meat from with lemon juice, toss and stir in and serve immediately. Serve with STAMFORD, Conn. — The Polish American Cultural Society (PACS) bones, and add to pot then reduce 1-2 heaping T prepared horseradish. boiled or mashed potatoes and sau- recently awarded scholarships to five students of Polish descent. Pictured heat and cook covered until sauer- Season to taste with salt (sparingly), erkraut (see below). (l. to r.) are President Jerzy Karwowski, Blazej Pulawski, Monika Znosko, kraut is very tender. In skillet fry up sugar and lemon juice. Lace with 2 Father Damian Pielesz, Alexandra Pasciak, Konrad Wasniewski and 4 slices diced bacon with 1 chopped STEWED SAUERKRAUT Chairman Patricia Koproski. Missing from the photo is Rafal Bierezowiec. heaping T sour cream or 1 T sour (kapus- onion, stir in 3 T flour and simmer cream and 1 T mayonnaise. ta duszona). Rinse 2 qts sauerkraut Bierezowiec, Pulawski, and Wasniewski will attend UConn. Pasciak until browned, stirring constantly. will attend Elon University, and Znosko will attend Boston College. The in a pot of cold water, transfer to col- Dilute with several T soup and stir ROAST DUCK WITH APPLES ander and press out moisture. Chop students were selected for their academic performance, financial need into a smooth paste. Add to pot, stir and service to the Polish community. (kaczka pieczona z jabłkami). coarsely, place in pot scald with 3 c and simmer several more min. If Wash a 4-5 lb duck and pat dry. boiling water, bring to boil and cook The Polish American Cultural Society has been awarding scholarships soup is not as tart as you like, add since 1973. Rub inside and out with salt, pep- uncovered 15 min. Add 1 bay leaf, some reserved sauerkraut liquid. per, marjoram and 1 bud crushed cover and cook on med-low 30 min. Salt & pepper to taste. A t sugar and garlic. Let stand in covered roasting Add 1 mushroom bouillon cube and “Walking” on a Washington Street ½ t caraway seeds may be added. pan at room temp 2 hrs. Stuff tightly ½ t caraway seeds (optional). Dice with unpeeled, cored quarters of tart and fry ¼ lb pork fatback or bacon. DUCK OR GOOSE SOUP (cz- cooking apples. Sew up duck’s neck When pale-golden add a chopped ernina). Place the cleaned giblets and tail openings. Place duck on onion and simmer until browned. (make sure to cut open the gizzard rack in roasting pan and roast in pre- Stir in 1 heaping T flour, brown and remove any semi-digested grain heated 450°-500° oven 10-15 min, lightly and add to sauerkraut. lodged therein!), neck, wings and turning over to sear on all sides. Re- rump of 1 duck or goose and ¾ lb duce to 350°-375°, sprinkle with 2 T POLISH PLUM CAKE (placek ze PHOTO: RICHARD POREMSKI pork ribs in pot containing 7 c water and cook 1 hr, skimming off scum. water, prick with fork to release fat śliwkami). Beat ½ c butter and 1 c Add 1 portion soup greens, 1 bay and roast 90-120 min or until fork sugar until smooth (about 2 min). leaf, 2 cloves 2 grains allspice and tender. Baste with pan drippings Continue beating, adding 2 eggs several peppercorns and cook un- frequently. Since the apple stuffing 1 at a time. Mix 2 c flour with 2 t til meat and vegetables are tender. shrinks considerably, prepare addi- baking powder and ¼ t salt and sift Strain. Remove any meat attached tional apples on the side. Place 2-3 into bowl. Gradually stir in the but- to bones, dice giblets and return additional, peeled apple quarters ter-sugar-egg mixture, ½ t vanilla to stock. Add ½ c or more pitted in a separate baking pan, drench extract and ¾ c milk, beating the prunes, ½ c diced dried apples and with several T duck pan drippings, whole time until smooth. Transfer ⅓ c raisins and cook until fruit is sprinkle with marjoram and bake dough to greased square or rectan- tender. Remove from flame. Fork- in same oven the last 45 min. Mix gular baking pan. Top dough with blend blood of duck or goose (con- separately cooked apples with those ripe Italian plum halves (węgierki) taining several T vinegar to prevent with which the duck was stuffed and cut-side-up and sprinkle with a coagulation) with 1 T flour and stir serve in serving dish. pinch of cinnamon. Dot with about The bronze sculpture Walking Figures prominently displayed on New into soup. Simmer briefly. Adjust to 2 T cold butter and bake in preheat- York Avenue, NW adjacent to the National Museum of Women in the Arts taste with a little salt, sugar, vinegar. BREADED PORK CUTLETS (kot- ed 350° oven about 40-45 min, or in our nation’s capital. Serve over egg-noodle squares or lety schabowe). This is nearly ev- until inserted wooden pick comes other egg noodles, potato dumplings eryone’s favorite! Cut bones away out clean. You may dust with con- by Richard Poremski Museum of Women in the Arts or diced cooked potatoes. Roast the six center-cut pork chops or slice fectioner’s sugar. WASHINGTON, D.C. – As you statement. wingless, rumpless duck according stroll along, or drive on, the 1200 The NYASP is mainly sponsored to roast duck with apples recipe (be- block of New York Avenue, NW by the aforementioned and physi- low). just a few blocks east of the White cally juxtaposed National Museum, House, you cannot help but notice along with other Washington agen- ROAST PORK WITH PRUNES an amazing sculpture displayed cies. It rotates the creations of con- (pieczeń wieprzowa ze śliwkami). prominently on the street’s wide, temporary women artists on an an- Rub a 4-5 lb tied, rolled, boneless raised and landscaped median strip: nual basis. Abakanowicz’s work is pork shoulder roast all over with Walking Figures (2009), a presenta- the third such art installation to date salt, pepper, marjoram and 1-2 buds tion of 10 headless figures sculpted on the Avenue. crushed garlic. Place on rack in by internationally acclaimed artist Abakanowicz was born in Falen- roasting pan and roast in 325° oven Magdalena Abakanowicz. ty, Poland (near Warsaw) on June about 25 min per pound, basting oc- Each of the separately shell-cast 20, 1930. She attended the Academy casionally. To drippings in pan add bronze figures is several feet tall of Fine Arts in Warsaw 1950-54, and 3 quartered onions and 1-2 c unpit- featuring unique bas-relief surfaces is an expressionist extraordinaire resembling rough tree bark, maybe working in many diverse mediums even a much wrinkled face (said that include architecture, painting, Pro Arte League one critic), or possibly an exposed sculpture, textiles and clothing over Celebrates 45th network of human anatomy. What- the past 60 years. Her work has been ever your take on it is, Abakanow- has been featured in over 40 solo ex- Anniversary icz has employed a clever technique hibits worldwide, and honored with NEW YORK — The artistic, granting individuality to each face- numerous awards. historic and literary aspects of less torso. She also separated the “Abakanowicz’s art is affected the Kosciuszko Foundation have Our Hours are: been met for 45 years by the con- identity of the figures by casting by her experiences in Poland under OLOWS Lunch tinuous efforts of the officers and K Ki them in varying hues, and sculpting Nazi and Soviet occupation during O ’S M-F 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. different sizes and shapes for their World War II and its aftermath,” members of the Pro Arte League. S Fri. Night Dinners correspondingly large toed-feet. says a short bio posted by the Mu- Established in 1970 by Wanda In addition to the centerpiece seum, aimed to appreciate the art- Senko and Krystyna Kusiele- 5:00-9:00 p.m. Walking Figures, and anchoring ist’s expressionism. “Although she wicz, the Pro Arte League has Sat. Night Dinners each end of the New York Avenue draws inspiration from her autobi- continuously put forth great ef- 4:00-9:00 p.m. Sculpture Project — NYASP, are ography, her sculptures possess an fort in engaging and broadening Lounge open ‘til 1:00 two other works by Abakanowicz: ambiguity that encourages multiple the interest of the public at large. a.m. on Fri. and Sat. The Second Never Seen Figure interpretations, speaking broadly to The volunteer members are the key component in the many years Cleveland’s Premier On Beam with Wheels (2001), and human experience.” Polish American Stainless Steel Bird on a Pole II Abakanowicz, 85, lives in War- of the KF Townhouse restora- UNIVERSITY INN Restaurant (2009) consisting of 3 separate large saw and continues to pursue a pas- tion, especially in the richness of CLEVELAND, OHIO Now in our 90th year stylized birds: one flying east, two sionate affair with her ever-expand- restoring the KFs Gallery’s clas- ESTABLISHED IN 1923 in Business flyng west. “Abakanowicz’s monu- ing expressionism in the arts. sic art collection. mental bronzes represent human Current League officers are: Featured on the Travel (216) 771-9236 figures and her dynamic stainless Misia Pyka Laskowski (pres.); & Food Network www.sokolowskis.com Dzień Urszula jak, Danuta Garlitski (v.p.); Teresa steel birds in flight exemplify uni- Enjoy our famous CLAMBAKE cała zima tak. Wroblewski (treas.); Justyna versal issues: the power of nature, the whole month of October! As on St. Ursula’s Wroblewski (rec. sec.); and the force of destruction and the re- Every Saturday from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. (Oct. 21), so all the winter. Aleksandra Mencel (corr. sec.). siliency of hope” says the National AVAILABLE WITH CHICKEN OR STEAK 16 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • OCTOBER 2015

CULTURAL TELEGRAM / Kasia Romanowska Polish Opera Flanagan’s Dedication Cited Comes to Detroit by Geraldine Balut Coleman Cross-Culture Warsaw Festival Mieczysław Weinberger’s critically The 11th Cross-Culture Festi- “11 MINUTES” AT VENICE acclaimed opera, “The Passenger,” will val is a tale about artists so pas- FILM FESTIVAL. The latest film be performed at the Michigan Opera sionate about music, that it be- from Jerzy Skolimowski – 11 Theatre in downtown Detroit on No- comes the essence of their lives. Minutes will fight for the Golden vember 14, 18, 21, and 22, 2015. “The Warsaw will owe the pleasure of Lion in the main competition of Passenger” is based on a 1968 adapta- hosting great ethno-music stars this year’s Venice Film Festival. tion of a 1959 Polish radio play and lat- er a novel by Zofia Posmycz, a Polish from Iran, Nigeria, Mauritania, The movie is out five years af- Catholic survivor of Auschwitz. South Korea, Pakistan and Tur- ter his Essentials Killing, a spec- key. The Festival will be a week The published synopsis of the opera tacular drama with Vincent Galo. long, lasting September 21-27. states: “Aboard an ocean liner in the 11 Minutes is a contemporary “Once again, the tent in front of early 1960s, a West German diplomat, the Palace of Culture will vibrate drama with Andrzej Chyra, Agata Walter, and his wife, Liese, are bound with the sounds of music from all Buzek, Piotr Głowacki and Jan for a new posting in Brazil. But unbe- over the world,” said Andrzej Nowicki. Since the director has knownst to her husband, Liese served Matusiak, director of Stołeczna not disclosed details of the plot, as an SS officer in Auschwitz. Haunted Estrada, who has been organis- little is know about what the by her past, she is stunned when she ing the Cross-Culture Festival for movie is about. The movie, whose thinks she recognizes a fellow passen- over a decade. “Last year, we cel- budget was 9 million zloty (about ger; is it really Marta, her former pris- Monsignor Anthony Czarnecki (left), and Bishop Andrzej Zglejszewski, ebrated our 10th anniversary. This $2.4 million USD), is to be re- oner?...The action moves between two with Mary Flanagan and her husband, Robert. year we are extending the form of leased this year. realms – from the pristine white deck of by Marion V. Winters these eminent organizations. our festival, we are adding up new a luxury liner above to the dark horrors DOYLESTOWN, Pa. — On As president of the Polish Amer- sections and concerts and getting THE AUTOR ROOMS IN WAR- of the death camp below….Guilt and Sunday, August 23, 2015, the “Pride ican Arts Association (Washington, to new locations, as some of the SAW. The Autor Rooms, a hotel denial, lies and truth, fear and courage, of Polonia” award for 2015 was D.C.), Flanagan arranged a recep- events will be hosted in the most recently opened in Warsaw, has and love — it’s all here in an artistic presented to Mary Flanagan after tion and display for several days popular music clubs in Warsaw. only four rooms. The place, situat- and emotional experience you’ll never a Mass, during which Bishop An- of the traveling exhibit of contem- “The stars of Afrobeat will ed in a townhouse on 17 Lwowska forget.” drzej Zglejszewski of the Diocese porary works of Polish artists to get us into energetic trance. For St. was designed by architect Ma- “The Passenger” received its Ameri- of Rockville Centre, N.Y. presided, raise funds for the School for the the first time in the history of the teusz Baumiller. can premiere at the Houston Grand Op- along with twelve additional priests. Blind in Laski, Poland. As presi- era in February 2014, but was staged for Cross-Culture Festival, Tajik art- There’s no television in the Bishop Zglejszewski and Mon- dent of the local Polish American ists will perform, presenting vari- the first time in 2010 at Austria’s Bre- rooms, instead, the interiors are signor Anthony Czarnecki of St. Congress (PAC), she arranged a pa- ous types of music and dances, genz Festival, then again in Warsaw and Joseph Basilica, Webster, Mass., rade in Washington, D.C. in honor filled with book collections in dif- which have been practised in their London. It was performed at the Lyric presented the distinguished award of Pulaski. Thanks to her fund rais- families and tribes for years and ferent languages and CDs. The Opera Chicago from February 24 – to Flanagan at the National Shrine ing efforts, the 40 foot mural by which are preserved with almost hotel was created by Mamastudio, March 25, 2015. It is performed in mul- of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Jan de Rosen in one of Pittsburgh’s no change. Our concert menu will a Warsaw-based studio of visual tiple languages: Polish, Czech, German, Doylestown. Catholic churches, which was be- be completed with several female design. One of the hotel’s pur- Yiddish, Greek, French, and English. The annual Pride of Polonia ing closed, was saved and moved figures, all being exceptional art- poses is to attract customers who, “The Passenger“ is a haunting and Award is given by the National Pol- to Doylestown in St. Anne’s Chapel ists who often had to go against while staying in the city, want to powerful opera that tells the story of one ish Apostolate Committee to an in- adjacent to the Shrine of Our Lady the will of their families and com- have a close contact with artists woman’s courage, hope, and resilience. dividual whose cultural, educational of Czestochowa. This spirited Polo- munities, in order to pursue their and designers. Some furnishings Critics have called it “deeply moving” and charitable activities benefit the nian also authored the biography of musical passion,” said Matusiak. can be purchased on site. and “heartbreakingly beautiful.” life of Polonia. famed Polish American Jan Henryk Mary Eleanor Witkowski-Fla- de Rosen, titled “With Paintbrush nagan (nee Lubienski) was born in And Sword.” Detroit, Mich. She holds a BA in Art Flanagan has served on the History and an MA in Art History Boards of Polish American organi- and City Planning. The thesis for the zations including president of local latter was on the Rebuilding of Old Polish American Congress, Polish Town Warsaw after World War II. American Arts Assoc., and Friends Professionally, Flanagan worked of John Paul II Foundation in as a congressional aide to former Rome. She served on the Commit- Congressmen Lucien N. Nedzi, John tee of Five, headed by John Cardi- D. Dingell of Michigan, and Henry nal Krol and Congressman Clement Nowak of New York. All are of Pol- Zablocki to raise funds in the U.S. ish descent, proud of their heritage for the Polish Home in Rome as a and voted in support of Polish issues gift to the newly elected Pope John and attended many Polish functions Paul II. In all, $6 million was raised or sent Flanagan to represent them. worldwide. After retiring from “The Hill,” Among her many awards, Flana- she and her husband started a pub- gan was given the honor of Knight lishing and design business. They Commander of St. Sylvester by edited and published several news- Pope John Paul II, and the Cava- letters for many years, which includ- lier’s Cross by the Polish Govern- ed those for the American Council ment. A long-time supporter of the for Polish Culture (ACPC), the Pol- Polish Seminary at Orchard Lake, ish American Arts Association, and Mich., and of their Polish Mission, Friends of John Paul II Foundation. at which she is a “Conservator” do- They also published and designed nor of two Polish Panorama figures: programs, ads and artistic decora- Stefan Cardinal Wyszynski and Ste- tions for the various functions of fan Batory. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • OCTOBER 2015 www.polamjournal.com 17

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Americans soon joined the Polish gether to put on May Fests, Easter POLONIA PLACES National Alliance and became the parties, and Christmas dinners. In GREGORY L. WITUL Kosciuszko Lodge 165. The lodge April of 1925, the three organiza- held its meetings at members’ homes tions drafted a constitution for the and functions at rented halls. As it Polish Home and a framework for Polish Home grew, so too did the greater Polish everyone to live by. To help with the American community of Houston. cause, the Polonia Society donated of Houston In 1918, Dr. Stefan Wagner Miecz- two lots of land to the Home. This kowski, a real estate developer, and constitution helped steer the Home 103 Cooper Road the Kazmierowski family of build- through the Depression and the Sec- Houston, Texas ers began campaigning to create a ond World War. In 1950, the “Polski Status: Closed “Polski Dom” for the city. The com- Dom” was incorporated and legally munity was able to raise and borrow became the Polish Home, Inc. This month marks the 180th an- a total of $1,200 for the venture. On Shortly after celebrating the niversary of the start of the Texas June 2, 1918, the two-story wooden Millennium of Polish Christianity, Revolution. Although fought 20 structure at the corner of White Oak the Home purchased five acres on years before the settlement of Panna Drive and Studewood Street was Cooper Road in north Houston with The first Polish Home at 2706 White Oak Drive, shortly after opening in Maria, there were a number of Poles formally opened. One of the unique plans for a new building. Club mem- 1918. who gave their lives for the Texas features of the first Polish Home ber Bruno J. Maciejeski prepared dignitaries, and scores of parties. ty was held for the 80th anniversary cause. John Kornicky, Francis and was that much of the first floor was the plans for a 16,200 square foot But as more families assimilated of the Home but shortly thereafter Adolph Petrussewicz, and Joseph left open to be used as a stable for facility with two dance floors, three and social organizations became the Polish Home was closed and the Schrusnecki were all killed at Goli- horses and a garage for carriages meeting rooms, a bar, a children’s less important in people’s lives, the building was put up for sale. It sold ad, and Felix Wardzinski saw action and later cars. room, a full kitchen, club rooms, Home saw a decline in membership. on February 26, 2007 to a Pentecos- at the Battle of San Jacinto. With With a building dedicated to offices, and more. On July 28, 1974 By the mid 2000s, it became clear to tal congregation, ending a chapter such a deep legacy in the Lone Star the Polish people, the Kosciuszko the new Polish Home was opened the board that they could no longer of Polish culture in the Bayou City. State it should come as no surprise Lodge used the Home for its meet- with a grand celebration including sustain the large facility. A large par- that Houston once had its own Pol- ings and civic events. Soon other a Polish Mass, proclamations read ish Home. groups were formed, including from Governor Briscoe and Mayor The roots of Houston’s Polish the Polonia Society and the Pol- Hofheinz, and a banquet of Polish Home began in 1891 with the for- ish Women’s Group and the Home food and Texas BBQ. mation of the Polish Social Club. became a bustling center of Polish After the opening, the Home This organization of eight Polish activity. These groups worked to- hosted Friday night dances, visiting

The newly completed Polish Home at 103 Cooper Road in early 1974.

A streetside view of 103 Cooper from 2014. Pilgrims Prepare for World Youth Day by Jessica Kisluk prepare for World Youth Day in Po- AKRON, N.Y. — Members of land next year. St. John’s Pilgrims for Poland at- Camp Turner is a summer camp tended a retreat at Camp Turner in for youth seven to sixteen years old Allegany State Park to help them that is run by the Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo. Members from St. John the Bap- tist, who participated were: Julia Wrest, Catherine Kisluk, Christine Garas, Jessica Kisluk, Michelle Kis- luk, and Jean Czerniak. During the weekend, participants discussed how to prepare for their pilgrimage physically and spiritu- ally. They took a hike to test the en- durance that will be needed to walk almost 10 miles daily in Poland. There were many group sessions where participants had a chance to meet new people and discuss their preparations. Father Matt Nycz also shared a lot of information about the history of Poland, St. John Paul II, Sister Faustina, the Divine Mercy painting, and relics. Participants had the opportunity to venerate a relic of St. John Paul II. At night, participants attended a bonfire and prepared to sleep under the stars, which will be happening one night during the World Youth Day festivi- ties next year. Donations to offset the group’s cost of attending World Youth Day can be made by contacting Michelle Kisluk at [email protected] or by calling (716) 983-5084. 18 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • OCTOBER 2015

GENEALOGY / Stephen M. Szabados POLISH CAN BE FUN / Robert Strybel Talk to the Care-givers “Cut-a-Louse-Key” or Anglo-mangling Ever since the fi rst signifi cant Some corrected the Anglo-man- Peters, Andrews, Flowers, Nich- Now, Not Tomorrow numbers of Polish immigrants be- glers: “Its MA-CUFF-ski (Makows- olson, Baker and Simpson. There We all have family stories that relative died six days before we gan arriving in America in the lat- ki), not Ma-COW-ski.! But what if were also similar-sounding choices. give insights into the lives our an- were to meet. For this last visit, we ter half of the 19th century, many of the name was Chrzęszczykiewicz or In this group Szutkowski > Sutter, cestors. Some are entertaining and waited three months for the meeting them came into contact with a hith- Szczebrzeszyński?! Kupczak > Cooper, Rogacz > Rog- others are more historical in nature. to coincide with a previously sched- erto unknown situation which we Although to the Polish ear, ers, Obrycki > O’Brien and Malarc- Many others are celebrations of our uled trip. Do not wait like I did, might refer to as “Anglo-mangling.” names ending in -ski have tradition- zyk > Mallory. Back in the Old country Nowak ally had a classy, ennobling ring to To end things on a positive note, ethnic and cultural heritage. Pieces meet with your relatives as soon as was NO-vahk, Przybyszewski was them, in America to many it was probably the best off are those who of these stories are lost as families you can. Pszi-bi-SHEF-ski and Borecki was only an added headache. Some Pol- didn’t have to do a thing about how pass them down from generation to Prepare for your interview by generation. Writing a family history Bo-RET-ski. Now, all of a sudden Ams shortened their names without they are called. Surnames such as developing a list of topics to cover. they were being called things like obliterating their ethnic origin so Adamiak, Bosak, Dobek, Duda, will save them for many genera- Organize your research by putting tions. NO-whack, Priz-bi-SOO-ski and Bednarkiewicz became Bednarek, Dudek, Klepka, Kudela, Sobek and your documents and pictures in ring Bo-REK-ee. Kołodziejczak got trimmed down (with the exception of the trilled “r”) A great deal of family history is binders or folders to show your rela- passed down orally and it is critical When Mrs. Strzyżewski’s turn to Kołodziej and Nowakowski to Borsuk, Krata, Kurek, and Rudek tives. Reviewing your research with came up, the receptionist in the Nowak. are pronounced almost identically that it be saved as soon as possible your relative will help establish rap- once you begin your genealogy re- doctor’s waiting room might say: in both languages. port and help them recall the family “Mrs. Stirs..., Striz., Strish...how Many PolAms meekly v v v search. Most of these stories come history that they have in their sub- from our older relatives and we DO you pronounce it?” Time and accepted the distorted WORDS OF WISDOM conscious. again they would be asked: “Could version of their Jak zwał, tak zwał! need to interview our older relatives Remember that memories often as early as possible to capture these you spell it?” In the army the drill family names. v v v fade and facts get confused with stories because the memories of our sergeant would shout out to PFC Please send all questions and other facts. The information you older relatives are at risk of being Czyżykiewicz: “Hey alphabet, At times, Polish surnames were comments to: strybel@interia or obtain through oral interviews must lost. get your butt over here!” In public respelled to make them more pro- airmail them to: Robert Strybel, ul. be taken at face value. Some of the One important person who school little Johnny Dombkowski nounceable. For instance, since Kaniowska 24, 01-529 Warsaw, Po- should be a priority is the descen- facts may not seem accurate but re- would be taunted with things like. the letters “j”, “w”, “ch”, “cz” and land. dant of the care-giver for your im- member that some parts are prob- “Does your dumb cow ski?” People “sz” were pronounced differently in migrant ancestors. The care-giver ably true. You should include the with names like Brzoszkiweicz, Ba- Polish and English names such as Discover the Meaning is the person who took care of their entire story and add your concerns. raniak and Byczyński oftne ended Jabłoński, Chomiński, Czajka, Wi- of Your Polish Name elderly parents before they died. Future researchers may be able to up being called “Mr, B.” And a John tek and Szymański were respelled When their parents died, the care- fi nd facts that sort out your concerns Przybysz was sometimes humor- as Yablonski, Hominski, Chayka, Consider a unique and memo- giver usually was the person in and resolve the problem. ously referred to as “Johns needs Vitek and and Shymanski. Those rable Christmas gift of Polish charge of making the fi nal arrange- To save your family history, talk some vowels.” with the nasal vowels (“ą” or “ę”) heritage. giving a loved one the ments and they saved the family bi- to your relatives now. Do not wait; Many PolAms meekly accepted were often respelled from Bąkowski story of his or her Polish family bles, immigration papers and letters tomorrow may be too late. the distorted version of their family and Dębkowski to Bonkoski and name is a gift that will long be from the old country. v v v names. But whenever he heard her Dembkoski. Incidentally, dropping remembered and appreciated. It Contact your relatives now to Stephen M. Szabados is a promi- last name mispronounced, Chicago the “w” from the “-kowski” end- will explain the surname’s mean- arrange visits. Try to schedule the nent genealogist, and the author of bank employee Cynthia Wróblews- ing got rid of the “cow.” Without ing, how it came about, how visits for dates in the near-term. four books, “Finding Grandma’s ki would reply: “Rob a loose key? the “w” Makowski, Borkowski many people share it, where they Tomorrow may be too late. 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BOOKS IN BRIEF / Mary Lanham TOLEDO POLONIA / Margaret Zotkiewicz-Dramczyk A War-Time Thriller The Remarkable Story of Elizabeth Frankowski PHOTO: TOLEDO BLADE TOLEDO PHOTO: A CHANCE KILL For the Baby Boomer generation, the concept of Pol- by Paul Letters ish American heritage is often far removed from the ex- SilverWood Books, 2015, 297 pps. perience of living in Poland, whether in good times or 30 Queen Charlotte Street bad. My grandparents, for example, traveled to Amer- Bristol, Avon BS1 4HJ ica in the early 1900s, met and married in the ethnic United Kingdom enclave known as Old North Dayton, and settled down www.silverwoodbooks.co.uk and started a family well before World War I. Brought together and then When I was growing up, my father told stories typi- thrown apart by war, Dyta Zajaç cal of a first-generation Pol Am, such as how he fought and Tom Hubbard must fight against with the Lithuanians and Hungarians in the neighbor- the forces that separate them. Dyta, hood due to cultural differences, or the time when my only seventeen years old, must grandfather won a first raffle prize of a live pig ata leave her family behind in Warsaw neighborhood bar. How I thrilled to hear Dad talk about because of her family’s connection his mother, my grandmother, fattening up the pig for to the Polish resistance movement. its inevitable end as the meat the family lived on for ELIZABETH FRANKOWSKI, right, 88, right, gives Tom, a young pilot in the Royal Air months to come. Representative Marcy Kaptur (D - OH), left, a hug dur- Force, is a reluctant fighter bound Stories such as these are quaint by today’s standards, ing a reception to honor Frankowski and to present by loyalty. and difficult to envision in our plugged-in society, her childhood Polish diary, which the library has digi- In 1939, Dyta is sent away from where true cultural activities may take a back seat to tized at the West Toledo Branch Library on September Warsaw to live in Paris where she connecting with others electronically. Thus, it was an 3, 2015. unexpected pleasure to have the privilege of attending finds part-time work keeping house packed scenes, but Letters is also ledo neighborhood, with the assistance from members for a portrait painter. Soon after, she a very special event on Tuesday, September 1st at the skilled in writing descriptive pas- West Toledo Branch of the Toledo-Lucas County Pub- of Toledo Sister Cities International. Kaptur discussed learns the horrible fate of her father sages. The excerpt below concern- how Frankowski instructed her to “go to the drawer and at the hands of an SS officer’s bru- lic Library, when long-time Toledo resident Elizabeth ing Dyta’s experience in Paris is Frankowski was the guest of honor at a reception hon- get a Ziploc bag.” Perplexed, Kaptur, did as her hostess tal interrogation. Spurred on by the typical of his writing style. said. Next Frankowski said “see that book,” and point- city’s apparent surrender in 1940, oring the story of her life during World War II. “She busied herself in the city’s The reason for the reception was the digitzation of ing to a cloth covered edition, said “that’s a diary.” Dyta travels through France and heart and forged characterful but And thus began the journey of the book from her boards a boat to Britain where she Frankowski’s diary, self-titled Tears of Faith. In it, the uncertain routes for her errands, re- 88-year-old Frankowski wrote of her experiences af- kitchen to the library’s lab. Frankowski wrote the book meets Tom, a British pilot. Despite assured by the steadfast beacon of after what was left of her family and she were relocated the language barriers they become ter the Soviets invaded Poland in 1939. Although her La Tour Eiffel. After the warm col- family saw its share of death, including the death of to Iran in 1942 after liberation from the camps. At the very close and Tom arranges for ors retreated, Paris moved through conclusion of Kaptur’s remarks, Frankowski addressed Dyta to stay with one of his friends. her father when her mother was just weeks away from sepia shades and then bitter white. delivering a baby, Frankowski, her mother, and several the packed house. At 88 years old, she spoke eloquently While in England, Dyta begins Winter had extended into April and of her siblings managed to survive. She wrote of her and clearly about her experiences and horrors as if they working for the Polish government- flower buds still resisted bloom.” experiences in Polish, and illustrated much of it with happened yesterday. in-exile, at first translating German A Chance Kill by Paul Letters is her own drawings. “Many things about the war are known, but many newspaper reports then private available on Amazon.com. more are still hidden,” she said, bringing tears to the communications to and from the “Stalin’s holocaust is one area where eyes of some in the audience. “Stalin’s holocaust is one Czechoslovakian government-in- ABOUT THE AUTHOR. Originally so much more needs to be told.” area where so much more needs to be told.” exile. Eager to avenge her father’s from England, Paul Letters now — Elizabeth Frankowski “What got us through was faith. Seventy-five per- death, she participates in secret lives and works in Hong Kong as cent of the people died.” As she spoke, the appropri- training to become a spy, learning a freelance journalist. He regularly The Toledo Lucas County Public Library recently ately titled Tears of Faith was held up for those in the how to use firearms, how to blend writes for the South China Morn- obtained a new digitization lab, and Director Clyde crowd to see. in a crowd, and how to kill some- ing Post and Radio Television Hong Scoles provided opening remarks about Frankowski’s As the crowd broke into applause and a soulful ren- one if necessary. Tom, in contrast, is Kong. Paul has attended the Univer- remarkable story and the value of technology in tell- dition of “Sto lat,” Frankowski’s children and grand- haunted by the crash he survived af- sity of Wales, Oxford University, ing it. In a combination of technology and history and children who were present came up and presented her ter being shot down during an early and Hong Kong University where memory, Frankowski’s diary is now available for public with flowers. Others who addressed the crowd in ac- British offensive. He is an unenthu- he studied History, Education, and viewing. knowledgment of her bravery were Toledo City Coun- siastic participant in the war, driven Literary Journalism. A Chance Kill After Scoles spoke, U.S. Congresswoman Marcy cilman Tom Waniewski, and Toledo-Poznan Alliance by the need to do his part for his is his debut novel and Letters is cur- Kaptur, who has long-standing roots in the Toledo Pol- leader Tom Sorosiak. family and country. rently working on a story about the ish community, started to talk about how she first met To read Tears of Faith in its entirety, and also to A Chance Kill is filled with ex- mass escape from Hong Kong dur- Frankowski. She had gotten an invitation to meet her at hear an oral history, go to http://toledolibrary.org/ pertly composed fast-paced, action- ing World War II. her home, which sits on a pristine lot in a quiet West To- frankowskidiary.

POLAND AND WORLD WAR I / Martin Nowak Poland is Reborn A few months before the outbreak of the the third, Russia. All three conscripted Poles the Central Powers. into place. On September 5, 1918 Bolshevik First World War, Polish socialist leader Józef into their armies, who faced off against each This was his ultimate Russia acknowledged Poland’s “inalienable Piłsudski predicted that Germany and Aus- other across Polish lands. As a result, Polish break with them and right to independence and unity.” In early Oc- tria-Hungary would defeat Russia in a new support was critical to them. the Germans impris- tober the Regency Council took authority over war and that they in turn would be defeated In August 1914, only a few weeks after the oned him in Magde- the German-commanded Polish Army and by Western powers. Out of the ruins of those start of hostilities, Russia issued a proclama- burg, causing Poles organized a military department. This force three partitioning powers of old Poland would tion calling for a united, autonomous Poland. to protest vehement- had constituted a German “Polnische Weh- emerge a new Poland, but only if the people It took till November 5, 1916 before Central ly. The entire Polish rmacht,” most of Piłsudski’s men and new were ready. Powers Germany and Austria issued a similar Council of State re- recruits. By late in the month this army was Believeing that such a war was near, decree, but from the beginning of the war they signed. disarming Austrian troops on Polish lands. Piłsudski began organizing an armed force, eased up on germanization of the Poles un- On September 15 On October 28 a group of Poles assumed mainly through the Sokol (Polish Falcon) der their dominion and gave them expanded Germany and Aus- power over Western Galicia in Kraków. On chapters in Austrian Poland. They started out rights. tria created a new November 6 a Polish military group took over as rifle clubs but soon evolved into the ker- While Dmowski and his supporters worked three man Regency the Austrian occupation government in Lub- nel of a small army, under the watchful eye of in Western Europe and America for the Polish Council composed lin and declared a People’s Republic. the Austrian government. Once the war broke cause, Piłsudski continued to fight against the Piłsudski of Poles with limited Meanwhile, on November 7 the German out, Piłsudski offered to organize his men, Russians and was eventually appointed head powers to rule their people overthrew their kaiser in Berlin and then 10,000 strong, into a Polish Army under of military affairs on the Council of State, a “Kingdom of Poland.” On November 7 oc- two days later released Józef Piłsudski from Austrian command to fight Russia. His offer body created by the Central Powers to advise curred the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia prison. He arrived in Warsaw on November was accepted. on the puppet ‘‘Kingdom of Poland’’ created that effectively ended Russian participation 10 to a hero’s welcome as the German mili- Different groups had existed in partitioned under their November 5 declaration. in World War I. In March 1918 the Central tary structure was collapsing. The Lublin and Poland to preserve Polish culture and by the The Russian Revolution that dethroned the Powers and Russia made a separate peace Kraków governments submitted to Piłsudski. late nineteenth century they began contem- czar in March 1917 changed the dynamics of and signed the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk. This November 11 was Armistice Day that end- plating an independent Poland. By the eve of the war and the U.S. entry in April altered its ceded all of Russian Poland to Germany and ed the war, and on that day Piłsudski was ap- the war they had coalesced into two factions, course just as profoundly. Austria. The Germans could now concentrate pointed Marshal of all Polish military forces Piłsudski’s liberal socialists and the National By May, Piłsudski was giving secret orders on the Western Front, but the influx of Ameri- by the Regency Council. What was left of the Democrats, a conservative group headed by to his troops to sabotage the Central Powers’ can might overwhelmed them there. Germany army surrendered its weapons and Roman Dmowski. war effort. The revolution had weakened Rus- By the fall of 1918 things began to deterio- staggered home from Warsaw, and Piłsudski While Piłsudski was anti-Russian and be- sia’s military position and now Piłsudski saw rate quickly for Germany and Austria-Hunga- declared an independent Poland. There were lieved that an armed force had to be ready his chance to help weaken Germany and Aus- ry. Battlefield losses led to demoralized, war- celebrations in the streets. to take control of Poland when the opportu- tria by turning against them. weary troops who were ready to desert. On In the following days Piłsudski was ap- nity arose, Dmowski thought an association the homefront, civilians were tired of wartime pointed head of state of the new Poland and with Russia was the Poles’ best hope and he A SERIES OF EVENTS occurred during sacrifices and protests and unrest increased, the Regency Council resigned. worked hard to convince the czar to support summer 1917. A Polish army corps formed leading to confusion and disorder. Germany The Great War had ended and Poland’s in- an autonomous Poland. in Russia that recognized Piłsudski as lead- requested an armistice on October 4. By late dependence was restored. But it would take The Poles were in a unique situation during er. Haller’s Polish Army was organized in October Austria-Hungary had for all practical several more years to stabilize, as it formed the war. Two of the partitioning powers, Ger- France. On July 9, Piłsudski and most of his purposes ceased to exist. its government, established its borders and many and Austria-Hungary, fought against troops refused to take an oath of loyalty to For the Poles, events began to rapidly fall healed from the war’s devastation. 20 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • OCTOBER 2015

Krowka Steps Down after 31 Years SPOTLIGHT ON LONG ISLAND / Barbara Szydlowski EAST AURORA, N.Y. — Ron- has also been active in various po- ald J. Krowka has retired as chief lice organizations including the Erie of the East Aurora, N.Y. Police County Association of Chiefs of Po- October is Important to Pol-Ams Department, a position he has held lice, where he served as secretary/ October means autumn. It is the When his offer to fi ght in the Con- since 2007. He had been a member treasurer for seven years. last gasp before the winter winds set tinental army was accepted, Pulaski of the force for 31 years. Chief Krowka lives in the Town in and snow starts to fall, but it is sailed to America. There, on Sep- Chief Krowka is a native of of Aurora with his wife. His son also Polish Heritage month. Look- tember 11, 1777, he distinguished Tonawanda, N.Y. Both sets of his works as an analyst, and his daugh- ing at the calendar, the arrival of himself during the Battle of Bran- grandparents were born in Poland. ter is in medical school. Poles in Jamestown, Virginia and dywine. His reward was a commis- After earning a bachelor’s de- East Aurora Mayor Allan the death of General Casimir Pu- sion as a brigadier general. The man gree in criminal justice from Buf- Kasprzak said that Chief Krowka laski, are noted. now had the rather unique title of falo State College, Krowka worked was known for his ability to deal The fi rst Polish immigrants came Brigadier General Count Pulaski. In as a public safety offi cer at the Col- with diffi cult problems effectively to the Jamestown colony in 1608, early 1778, Congress approved his lege. He then joined the East Aurora and with a calm, professional de- twelve years before the Pilgrims ar- plan to raise an independent cavelry. department as a patrol offi cer, and meanor. rived in Massachusetts. Drawing on his experience with the was promoted to police lieutenant “Whatever the problem, he never John Smith traveled from Eng- Knights in Poland, he gained the in 1986. lost his cool,” said Kasprzak. “His land to Poland in1603 to fi nd ar- support of the people, who wished Chief Krowka’s experience in professionalism and competence tisans for his voyage to America. to aid the struggle for freedom. of the Town of Aurora’s Disaster law enforcement has been varied, took a great load off the shoulders They included workers skilled Although Pulaski lived a short Advisory Board and Traffi c Safety including serving as a K9 offi cer for of the Village Board. His retirement in glass blowing, pitch and tar life, he left many memories behind: Committee for many years. Krowka fi ve years. He also was a member will be a big loss.” making, soap making and timber not only his military actions on be- work. These six Polish men traveled half of his own people, as well as OBITUARIES with him in 1603; although their those of the American colonists, names were never known defi nitely but also his generous contributions until 1943, when historian Karol of money to the colonists and his Wachtl searched through historical awakening American generals to the Illinois Polonia Loses an Advocate pamphlets in war torn France dating need for a better cavalry. He died Thomas Ronald “T. Ron” Ja- liance, where for back to the mid 1800s. October 9, 1779. sinski-Herbert, born in Chicago on the past 10 years Henry J. Szymanski, Captain John Smith noted that November 1, 1938, passed away on he was its public Judge, Veteran, and two craftsman helped save his life MUSEUM CORNER. The Polish August 17, 2015. He was the son of relations direc- during an Indian attack that oc- American Museum in Port Wash- the late Leona “Lee” Jasinski Her- tor. He was also Marathon Runner curred near the glasshouse. An ex- ington will be celebrating Polish bert and the late Thomas H. Her- national direc- Henry J. Szymanski, 91, died cavation done in 1948-1949 found Heritage month on Sunday, Octo- bert. He graduated from Chicago’s tor of the Polish Aug. 21 after a long life and a short four Hessian crucibles and large ber 25. Currently on display at the St. Viator Grammar School and St. American Con- illness. Szymanski was born Feb. 6, quantities of “common green glass.” museum is an overcoat worn by the George High School. He received gress, President 1924 at home in Detroit. Also found were glass remains of late General Haller and minerals his Bachelor of Arts and law degrees of the Polish He graduated from Western High window panes, bottles and drink- and stones from the Earth Museum from DePaul University, establish- Arts Club of Chicago, and a director School in 1942, and worked for the ing jugs. The Glass House and glass in Poland. The museum is open ing a career as a divorce lawyer. But of the International Polka Associa- Ford Motor Company until he was manufacturing industry was started Wednesday, Thursday and Friday journalism and improving his com- tion. He was an active member of drafted into the Army in 1943. He and operated exclusively by the Pol- from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. munity were his life’s passions. various Democratic Party organiza- was assigned to the 21st Weather ish workers. If you were a friend of T. Ron or tions and many more organizations. Squadron, 10th Photo Reconnais- Polish settlers launched a labor ROOTS. The Polish Genealogical on his emailing list, you were not He produced several documentaries sance Group, 9th Air Corps in sup- strike in 1619 against the Virginia Society of Connecticut and the all surprised to open your computer, on Polish topics, and was a well- port of Patton’s 3rd Army. Company and were successful in Northeast will hold a Polish Gene- get on the Internet, and notice that known social and political com- After the war, Szymanski worked reaching an agreement. The skills of alogy Conference on October 2 and T. Ron had sent you an email dur- mentator as a television, print, and on the assembly line at Ford, then these Polish colonists were vital to 3 at the Central Connecticut State ing the late-night hours or well after on-line journalist. attended Wayne University (now the new settlement, as the House of University in New Britain, Con- the midnight. It was during those Charles Komosa, national secre- Wayne State) and its Law School Burgesses ultimately recognized in necticut. For additional information hours that he created his wonderful tary of the Polish National Alliance, on the GI Bill. After passing the Bar 1619. During its deliberations, the go to www.pgsctne.org/Conferenc- editorials for his on-line newsletter, fondly remembers T. Ron taking Exam in 1951, and marrying Jac- House excluded the Polish commu- esEvents.aspxl. “Polonia Today,” or wrote for the Polish language lessons from Ko- quelyn (Jackie) Cummings in April nity from voting rights. In reaction, ALL SAINTS’ AND ALL SOULS’ Chicago Society’s monthly newslet- mosa’s grandmother, Wanda Roz- 1952, he worked for Chrysler as a the Poles launched the fi rst recorded DAYS. Are you making plans to ter, “Forum.” He was the webmaster marek-Komosa. Being fl uent in Pol- military contract negotiator. strike in the New World. visit the cemetery next month? All of both. ish, German, and Russian, led him Szymanski then moved to the In need of their industries, the Saints’ Day (Wszystkich Swietych) T. Ron was not just a dues-pay- to host tours to Poland, Germany, Ellmann law fi rm and later started House of Burgesses extended the ing member of nearly 20 organiza- and Russia. his own law practice. “rights of Englishmen” to the Poles. is an annual national holiday in Po- tions. When he became a member, He easily captivated everyone In 1965 he was appointed to the Historians have identifi ed this strug- land to celebrate the saints on No- he became an active participant, with his infectious laugh. A friend Detroit Commission on Community gle as a historical fi rst in many re- vember 1. It is also known as the often taking on leadership roles. As and mentor to many generations, he Relations and later that year be- spects: as an American labor strike, Day of the Dead, as many people Richard Ciesla, a Chicago Society was a strong defender of all things came the legal advisor to the Wayne a fi ght for civil rights and voting remember dead family and friends friend, recalls, “Ron gave his atten- Polish and a great friend of Polonia. County Sheriff. In 1966, Szymanski representation, and the origin of the on this day. Special church services tion to making anything and every- Jasinski-Herbert is survived by was elected to the Detroit Common fi rst ever trade apprenticeship in the are held to commemorate the saints thing better for all.” his aunt/godmother Loretta Sobo- Pleas Court. He served on that bench American colonies. in various towns and cities in Po- Jasinski-Herbert was an active cinski, an uncle, Michael Jasinski, until he was elected to the Wayne Subsequently, the Poles estab- land. Many people in Poland lay member of the Polish National Al- and numerous cousins. (G.B.C.) County Circuit Court in 1980. He lished the fi rst bilingual schools in fl owers and candles on the graves served as a circuit court judge until the New World, teaching both Pol- of deceased family members and he retired in 1989 to take care of his ish and English and later extending friends in cemeteries. This tradition wife, who died in 1993. the curriculum to include Latin and continues through to All Souls’ Day In the late 1960’s Szymanski German. The political and economic (Dzien Zaduszny or Zaduszki), EVERGREEN which is on November 2, but it is started jogging for exercise and ran power of the Polish community de- FUNERAL HOME, INC. his fi rst marathon in 1970. 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POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL WSKG Considering Expansion of Popular “Let’s Polka” Show

DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION AND CONTINUANCE OF POLISH AMERICAN MUSIC New TV Show, “Polka Buzz” Debuts This Month BUFFALO, N.Y. — Chris Musi- ka bands in the country. Programs with this exciting new show!” THE MAESTRO’S MEN made a visit to New York’s Souther Tier, record- al, Vice President and General Man- will be recorded from 7:00 until Information about the bands, and ing for WSKG’, and then performing at the Spiedie Balloon Rally. ager of WBBZ-TV announced that 10:00 p.m. at the Gratwick Hose television tapings, will be posted to Western New Yorkers will be danc- and Fire Company, 110 Ward Road www.wbbz.tv by Steve Litwin All tapings take place at station’s ing to the “Polka Buzz,” beginning in North Tonawanda, featuring dif- WBBZ is seen throughout West- BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Pub- studio, with an audience of mem- Sun., Oct. 11 at 7:00 p.m. ferent artists. The public is welcome ern New York over-the-air on digi- lic Television is more than “Mas- bers dancing and enjoying the band. Personality Ron Dombrowski, to purchase tickets to these tapings tal channel 67.1. Ch. 5 on Verizon terpiece Theater,” “Antique Road- Recently, a “Let’s Polka” club host of “Drive Time Polkas” (Mon- with the following bands: FiOS (HD 505); Ch 5 Dish; Ch. 67 show,” “Sewing with Nancy” and has been formed. Sat 5:00-7:00 p.m. on WXRL 1300 Thurs., Oct. 8...... Phocus DirecTV, and these Time Warner “This Old House.” In the greater “Let’s Polka” airs Saturday AM and 8:00-11:00 a.m. Sunday on Thurs., Oct. 22...... New Direction Cable channels: Buffalo–Niagara Binghamton area, public television nights at 6:30 on WSKG-TV and is WECK 1230 AM and 102.9FM), Wed., Nov. 18...... Special Delivery Falls: Channel 5 (HD 1230); Bata- is also the place to watch “Let’s Pol- one of WSKG’s most highly rated will bring his unique style and Thurs., Dec. 17...... The Knewz via – Genesee, Wyoming, Orleans ka,” a 30-minute, Saturday evening local programs. In fact, WSKG has knowledge of polka music to the Thurs., Jan. 21. Concertina All Stars Counties Channel 71 (HD 1230); of polka television program that fea- indicated an interest is widening the television screen. Dombrowski has “Polka music stirs the spirit in Erie and Niagara Counties Channel tures polka bands performing live in broadcast region for the show. been broadcasting polka programs a positive way. It brings people to- 71 (HD 1230); Dunkirk Channel 99 the WSKG studios. In August The Maestro’s Men since 1979 on both radio and televi- gether to dance, and share a rich cul- (HD 1230); Olean Channel 21 (HD The idea for “Let’s Polka” origi- from New England were in the sion. tural experience,” said WBBZ-TV 1230); Fredonia-Jamestown Chan- nated from the current WSKG CEO, WSKG studios to record three “Polka Buzz” will celebrate this Vice President of Sales, and polka nel 72 (HD 1230); and Alfred-An- Brian Sickora. A trumpet player shows for future telecasts. The day genre of music as a recorded dance aficionado Angelo Cicatello. “I am gelica-Avoca-Bath-Bolivar Friend- himself, Sickora is originally from after the studio performances The party program, featuring the top pol- proud to help bring people together ship-Hornell Ch. 71 (HD 1230). Pennsylvania where polka music Maestro’s Men were on stage in was part of everyday life. Binghamton at the Spiedie Fest and In 2009, WSKG partnered with Balloon Rally. (The spiedie, by the local polka DJ Bill Flynn and the way, is marinated cubes of meat, Dynatones LPs Coming Alive first polka show was recorded- fea chicken, pork, lamb, veal, venison COHOES, N.Y. — Call it “reunion fatigue.” It’s a to take some time to clean it up a bit.” turing Tony’s Polka Band from Al- or beef and the festival began in malady caused by prolonged exposure to a polka band By comparison, Dynatones; The Six Million Dollar bany. Since then, WSKG has been 1983). The band demonstrated its — any band, really — playing the same songs over and Band did find a broad audience upon its release in 1976, recording three to four groups a year versatility playing a variety of pol- over at reunion shows. To avoid such an affliction at eventually winning “Album of the Year” honors from creating 9-12 episodes. kas, big band standards, pop, and an upcoming Dynatones weekend in Cohoes, the band both the IPA and USPA. Other bands appearing have in- more for dedicated fans. The Mae- is taking a page from the playbook of some prominent Dynatones front-man and recent IPA Hall of Fame cluded, John Stanky & the Coal stro’s Men did an superb job on rock groups. On the second day of the 10/24-10/25 inductee Mark Trzepacz said performing the full LP in Miners, Joe Stanky & the Cadets, stage with local radio personality weekend, they will be performing two of their LPs, Six Cohoes should rekindle some memories, particularly The Piatkowski Brothers, The Gol- Bill Flynn handling the M.C. job. Million Dollar Band and Introducing the Dynatones, in for people from nearby Massachusetts. denTones, and Fritz’s Polka Band. Watch for their performance. their entirety. “As was pointed out in a recent Scrubby tribute in “While this is a great opportunity to give Dynatones Ludlow, Mass., the Dynatones really hit their stride after fans some different material, it’s also a chance for us to the release of Six Million Dollar Band and were named POLKA INSIDER / Steve Litwin perform some tunes that haven’t been played in a long “Polka Band of the Year” by the late Johnnie Libera on while and many which have never been done live,” said radio station WESO in Southbridge, Mass.,” Trzepacz Larry Trojak, the band’s drummer. “We really enjoy said. “So this region was really a hot spot for the band Two Sides of Polka Promotions getting together every couple of years to do shows like and Six Million helped drive that popularity. Unlike Our first visit to the WSKG stu- For more information on WSKG this, but have usually relied upon Dynatones classics Introducing the Dynatones, however, many tunes off dios in Vestal, N.Y. was to partici- visit their website: http://wskg.org/ and Live Wire tunes to carry the night. This year, we de- Six Million — ‘Goral,’ ‘Beethoven’s 9th,’ ‘You Gotta pate in a “Let’s Polka” taping with program/lets-polka/. cided that different material was in order, and those are be my Baby,’ ‘In the Woods Oberek,’ ‘Harvest Time the Maestro’s Men in the studio. Just one day later, Sunday, two recordings that hold a special place in our hearts.” Waltz’ — did find a regular spot in the Dynatones’ rota- Names of folks I’ve been emailing found The Maestro’s Men on the Introducing the Dynatones, the band’s debut LP, was tion. But being able to bring those songs back — and do and talking with on the phone now large stage at The Spiedie Fest and recorded in 1969 on Bel-Aire Records and featured ten the balance of the LP which also has some great tunes had faces and personalities. Alexan- Balloon Rally in Binghamton. The original tunes. While several of the songs did find their — should be a treat for everyone, including the band.” dra, Brian, Andy and others present band came prepared and provided way into the band’s repertoire at the time, many did not. The Dynatones — Al and Robbie Piatkowski, Mark a professionalism backed up with a superb cross-section of music. A “We did ‘Suzanne Come Back,’ ‘Whitey’s Oberek’ and Trzepacz, Dave “Nigel” Kurdziel, Tom Wanderlich, the knowledge of their jobs and ev- group of dedicated fans gathered ‘Happy Go Strange’ as part of our regular rotation, but Matt Rosinski and Larry Trojak — will be performing erything happening in this complex early, stage front, for this outdoor that was really about it,” said Trojak. “So, to re-work on October 24th and 25th at the Ukranian-American compound. The tour of the audio/ venue. all ten of those songs and make them come alive again Citizens Club hall in Cohoes. video rooms was highlighted with Unfortunately, the handling of is kind of like dusting off some old furniture in storage. For information and tickets, contact Deb Rymanows- the calm, professional way these the entrance to the fenced in area You know there’s something good there, you just have ki at (518) 235-8356 or email to [email protected]. pros captured the live performance was not the best, and didn’t allow all of The Maestro’s Men on the sound polka fans into the stage front area. POLKA JUKEBOX / Steve Litwin stage. Local radio personality Bill The appearance of the Maestro’s Flynn was always in the right place Men at the festival should have been at the right time, adding his personal publicized across a wider area. This A Special Delivery of Solid Polkas touches to the entire package and would have certainly have brought production. Recording three studio in polka fans from the region. With The phrase “special delivery” generally conjures library. Ding dong. Solid polkas on your doorstep. performances by The Maestro’s a first-class band like this, the audi- up images of someone coming to your door bringing The CD is available on the band’s website, www. Men will provide three individual ence chould have drawn fans from something good. In polkas, it also applies to a group thespecialdeliveryband.com. 30-minute programs for television throughout Central New York and of five Buffalo musicians who, collectively, have many viewing, starting in October. Northeastern Pennsylvania. decades of musical experience in the Nickel City and REDISCOVERED TREASURES. Every time Chet who have just dropped a classic at our musical door. Schafer of Chicago Polkas fame goes on a treasure Special Delivery, Blueprints for Dancing presents a hunt, he seems to find gold and he recently discovered East Coast Legend Joe Pasieka Passes lucky 13 tracks designed to bring back memories, keep a master tape that truly represents some “Rediscovered you dancing, and make your polka heart beat just a little Treasures.” MYSTIC, Conn. — Polka musician Joseph faster. When Ridgemoor Record Company was sold to Chi- Pasieka, 83, of Mystic, died Sunday, Aug. 23, Contents of this package include “Chrome Dome” cago Polkas, the assets included a master tape recorded 2015, at his home with his wife and his faithful polka, an all-but-forgotten gem from Jerry Pietranc- by the Casey Siewierski Orchestra that was overlooked dogs by his side. zyks Polka Sharps; “Alvin’s” polka; the classic stan- and never released. In this, their last recording ses- Pasieka married his wife, Carol Brown, June dard “Iron Casket” oberek; and a tribute to one of my sions, they recorded in a style far different from any 26, 1992 in the Bahamas. favorites, Happy Richie Bojczuk, with the “Happy & of their previous albums. Joe Oleksy, who normally Pasieka was born in Middletown, on May 21, Rich Medley.” Guaranteed, this one will warrant mul- played trumpet, switched to violin. He provided the 1932, the son of Joseph A. and Frances (Lima) tiple repeat plays. rhythm, coming in on the offbeat. No drums were used, Pasieka. He served in the U.S. Army, and worked These guys know the music and know how to pres- replaced instead by a bass fiddle. The result was polkas for many years in the sales department of M.J. Sul- ent it — essentially, they have the blueprint for keeping that are clean, smooth, and authentic. livan, retiring in 1997. the dance floor full. Creating a unique sound and feel in this studio ses- Pasieka was an outstanding saxophone player Special Delivery are Tom Goldyn on drums and vo- sion, Casey Siewierski and the band treat the listener and played sax and clarinet with many of the top cals, Mark Kohan on bass guitar and vocals, Dave Mie- to music that is truly old country. Polkas such as “Silly polka bands on the East Coast, including Gene Wisniewski, Walt Solek, sowicz handling sax and clarinet, Jay Skiba on trumpet Goose,” “Ruffled Feathers,” “Leaving Krakow,” and Ray Henry, Frank Wojnarowski, and Dick Pillar throughout the fifties and and more vocals, and Ted Szymanski on accordion, “Loving Mary” as well as “Once Around” oberek, and sixties. In 1970, he started his own band, the Joe Pasieka Orchestra and piano and, yes, vocals. seven others make us hope Schafer never stops search- performed from Maine to Maryland and beyond with his band. Health Special Delivery: Blueprints For Dancing is on the ing for polka gold. A find like “Rediscovered Trea- problems forced him to retire. Sunshine label and definitely belongs in your musical sures” makes it all worthwhile. He is survived by his wife, Carol, and six children and four siblings. 22 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • OCTOBER 2015

DANCE TIME / Jen Pijanowski IPA Returns to its Roots in Buffalo

Mark and Cherie Trzepacz Ed Guca, Ed Szela, and Chet Kowalkowski Grazyna and Peter Danielczuk

Ed Kutas, Mike Nowakowski, and Robin Pegg Rick Rzeszutko and Dennis Polisky Rob Bonczkiewicz, Jerry Miesowicz, and Dave Bonczkiewicz BUFFALO, N.Y. — As the sum- 6:00 to a packed ballroom and a di- Hall of Fame. It is an honor that is New Phaze and Lenny Gomulka mer polka season starts to wind verse group of out of towners, local long overdue for this accomplished & Chicago Push brought a close down, Buffalo was very proud to be polka fans, as well as the loyal Pol- musician, vocalist, and band leader. to the polka weekend. Freeze Dried chosen as the host city to this year’s ish Happy Hour following. Music, I cannot begin to express how proud has always had a knack for bring- International Polka Association food, and entertainment provided a his Western New York polka family ing an alternative concept to polka (IPA) Convention. nice mixer to get everyone hyped up is of his accomplishments and his without disrespecting its roots. I am ROCKIN’ROCKIN’ A while back, upon hearing this, for the weekend’s event. induction into this renowned group happy to say that hearing them again I was reminded of stories I had of polka royalty. Congratulations, at IPA, they are still belting out in- heard about a polka convention be- ON FRIDAY, Polka Family and Mark, on a job well done. I am be- novative tunes with the same soul- POLKASPOLKAS ing held here years ago. Thanks to the Knewz shared the stage for the yond grateful to count you among ful heritage that exists in polkas and with the Kutas family, I was able to do opening night. Words cannot cap- my friends and to have been a part the fans cannot get enough of their MIKE & GEORGE PASIERB some research. Ed Kutas, Sr. had ture the feeling of walking into that of your landmark day. music. Tony Blazonczyk presence been hosting polka bands at his bar, ballroom and seeing so many famil- Other inductees were Randy Ko- on the stage is completely reminis- the Warsaw Inn, for years even iar faces from all over the country. slosky, Florian Chmielewski, and, cent of his father. As the leader of WXRL being the first place in Buffalo to Excitement filled the air as we were in the deceased category, Chester the band, it is easy to see his passion feature Eddie Blazonczyk. He had ready to start this milestone event Budny. Koslosky, Chmielewski and for the music with which his family a vision for a polka convention in for Buffalo and the polka communi- Trzepacz each outlined their accom- name is synonymous. New Phaze’s 1300 AM Buffalo over 50 years ago when he ty. Hank from Polka Family always plishments and there is no doubt talent and likeable personalities LANCASTER-BUFFALO urged his friend Johnny Hyzny to provides the highest energy when that all of them are most deserving makes them the band that everyone SAT. 2:00-3:00 p.m. bring his organization, The Interna- playing and the band was magnetiz- of their induction. I enjoyed getting wants to befriend and grab a beer tional Polka Convention, to Buffalo. ing from the stage. Jumping, sing- to know more about all of them and with. SUN. 7:00-8:00 p.m. This organization, which existed be- ing, and playing, fans swarmed the hearing their inspirational words Lenny Gomulka has been one fore the creation of the IPA, was the stage screaming out their favorite about being a musician. Thank you of my very favorites since I began largest polka association at the time. Polka Family songs for them to to everyone from the IPA for hosting listening to polka music. In fact, I Through a good deal of work and ef- sing. Always willing to take time a wonderful event and allowing me had to rebuy Lenny Live three times, THE POLKA CAROUSEL fort on the part of Kutas, it was de- to make the fans know how much to be involved in it, it is an honor having overplayed it by listening cided that the convention would be he appreciates them, Hank tried to that I will never forget. to it day after day. I was reminded held in Buffalo in 1965, at the famed get every request out to his anxious As the evening began, Polka of my obsession with this band af- Broadway Market. However, after crowd. The Knewz was the perfect County Musicians, Maestros ter watching them perform at IPA. much red tape with city ordinances, partnership for this high energy Men, and IPA Tribute Band took There was something personally and issues with alcohol laws, it was Friday. With their innovative style, the stage in rotating sets. The dance invigorating for me in watching decided that the event would be held hypnotic personalities, and brilliant floor and the front of the stage were Lenny smile and play for the crowd. under large tents at the Thruway musicianship, they can always draw crowded with people set after set. I could close my eyes and hear the Your Host: Ed Slomkowski Plaza in Cheektowaga. This con- in their crowd. When I watch a band During one of the Maestro’s Men devotion and pride in every note vention was unbelievably success- like the Knewz and see all of their performances, Hall of Fame in- played by this group of accom- www.polishnewcastleradio.com ful with over 8,000 people attending young fans, it gives me hope that ductee Randy Koslosky took the plished musicians. I have a tendency Wed. 5:00 to 6:00: p.m. the festivities over the course of the polkas are here to stay for a long stage for an unforgettable rendition to sometimes get lost in the social Fri. 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. weekend. Admission was a mere time. of “Sledzie,” throwing packages of aspect of the polka community, but $2.50 and the bill of talent was show Swedish Fish into the crowd and I’m grateful that I took the time to WGPA Sunny 1100 stopping. Lil’ Wally, Eddie Blazon- SATURDAY MORNING was the causing an uproar. His charismatic really stop, watch, and listen to The Allentown, Pa. czyk’s Versatones, Happy Louie, Hall of Fame Induction ceremony personality and inner joy com- Chicago Push’s performance. The Sunday Morning 9:00-10:00 p.m. Marion Lush, Ampol Aires, and and Music Awards. A beautiful ban- pletely shine from the stage making band’s musicianship and vocals are Walt Ostanek headlined the conven- quet laid the backdrop for this pres- his performances truly captivat- reminders that it is the fans’ job to tion with several other smaller and tigious event. Music awards were ing. IPA Tribute Band also invited make the hours a band spends away Listen to the local bands also taking part in the won by Polka Country Musicians, some guests up to share the stage from their loved ones and the miles weekend. Unfortunately, after all of Kevin Adams, Lenny Gomulka, with them, including Hall of Fam- traveled all worthwhile. his work in getting this gala to Buf- Molly B, and Maestros Men. Every ers Scrubby, Stephanie, Mark Trz- I feel lucky that Buffalo was BIG TONY POLKA SHOW falo, Ed did not live to see his plans single one of the awards was well- epacz, Randy Koslosky, and Flo- host to this exceptional event and come to fruition. However he will deserved and listening to the recipi- rian Chmielewski. The room was am looking forward to it being held WJJL 1440 AM always be remembered for bringing ents speak gave me an entirely new completely enraptured as each took here again next year. Mark your cal- Niagara Falls / Buffalo, NY this landmark event to Western New respect for the talents of these mu- the spotlight for their time on the endars for the IPA Convention, Sept. SUNDAY EVENING York. After its success, it returned sicians. Each one thanked the fans stage. Each of these Hall of Famers 2-4, 2016. I hope to see you there. 5:00 p.m. to Buffalo in 1967, but soon after for their support and God for their came alive on the stage as the crowd the IPC disbanded and, in 1968, the capability, demonstrating the com- cheered them on, showing support Send all promotional material to IPA was born. Now after 46 years passion and choice that it takes to as they received their well-deserved FREE CATALOG! Tony Rozek of conventions, the spotlight turned make a true polka musician. These honors. Polka Country, of course, is HEAR ALL THE POLKA STARS 78 Cochrane St. once again to the Nickel City and musicians are talented enough to always a crowd favorite, drawing all on Buffalo, NY 14206 the Millennium Hotel to highlight play with other genre bands where sorts of fans — whether polka lov- the ongoing support of polka music they might make more money, but ers or not — to the front of the hall SUNSHINE For advertising information, call in Western New York. they are committed to their fans and mesmerized by their professional the music which they love. talent and showmanship. SEND FOR A FREE CATALOG (716) 824-6092 THE EVENT STARTED with a Next was the grand event, the SUNSHINE [email protected] PO BOX 652 kick-off “Welcome to IPA Polish Hall of Fame Induction ceremony. THERE WAS NO SIGN of slow- W. 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To list your event, please send • George Tarasek Polka Partners. VFW. Washington NY. 2-6. (516) 883-5553 date, band, location, times, and Dupont Pa. (570) 6549104 • John Stevens/Walt Groller/Polka contact number to [email protected]. • John Stevens. Fire Hall. Glenfi eld NY. Quads. Allentown Fairgrounds. Al- 1-5. (315) 376-2135 lentown Pa. 12-8. (610) 433-7541 OCTOBER 10 • Dynabrass. PACC. Ludlow, Mass. 2-6. • Polka Country Musicians. Pineview • Jimmy Sturr. Hunter Mountain, (413) 583-6385 Acres. Pottsville Pa. (570) 628-3207 Hunter NY. 1:00 p.m. (800) 486-8376 • The Continentals. Md. Oktoberfest. • Dennis Polisky/Ray Henry Tribute • Eastern Sound. Loon Mountain. Lin- Timonium Fair grounds. Timonium Band. K of C. Saratoga Springs NY. coln NH. 12-5. (603) 745-8111 Md. 12-6. (410) 252-0200 2-6. (518) 899-3061 • The Knewz/The Boys. Meadows Ca- • John Gora. St John’s Hall. Clymer Pa. • TBA. Appreciation Dance. Roosevelt sino. Washington Pa. 7-12. (724) 503- 2-6. (724) 349-5625 Hall. Norvelt Pa. 2-6. (724) 423-8558 1200 • Maestros Men. Priscilla Place Hall. • John Stevens. Festhalle. Asbury Park Trumbull Ct. 1-2:30. (203) 452-5065 NOVEMBER 10 NJ. 9-12. (782) 997-8767 • Fritz’s Polka Band. Matinecock • Fritz’s Polka Band. Finger Lakes • Ray Jay Carousels. Sacred Heart Lodge. Oyster Bay NY. (516) 624- Gaming & Racetrack. Farmington Church. Jennette Pa. 4:30 PM. (724) 9622 NY. 11-2. (585) 924-3232 523-2560 • Eddie Forman. St. Joseph’s Polish OCTOBER 21 NOVEMBER 14 Society. Colchester Ct. 6:30-10:30. • John Stevens. Best Western. Matam- • Eddie Derwin Polka Naturals. Cham- (860) 537-2550 oras Pa. 11-3:30. (518) 491-3400 ber Hill Fire Dept. Harrisburg Pa. • The Atlanta Polka Band. Village 7-11. (717) 985-9461 Corner Restaurant. Stone Mtn. Ga. OCTOBER 24 • Lenny Gomulka. St. Joseph Polish 5-8:30. (770) 498-0329 • The Continentals. Saengerbund. Society. Colchester Ct. 6:30-10:30. • Walt Groller. Grand Lodge. Cock- Newark De. 7:30-11:30. (302) 366- (860) 537-2550 eysville Md. 6:30-10:30 (410) 252- 9454 • Fritz’s Polka Band. Utica Maenner- 1386 • Dynatones. Ukrain Am Club. Cohoes chor. March NY. 7-10. (315) 7355882 • Mon Valley Push. Conneaut Lake NY. 7-11. (518) 235-8356 Park. Conneaut Pa. 9pm. (814) 382- • Dennis Polisky. Elks. Middletown NY. NOVEMBER 15 5115 6:30-10:30. (845) 294-9254 • Special Delivery. Polka Mass. St. • John Gora. Marsh Street Centre. Andrew’s RC Church, Sloan, NY OCTOBER 11 Clarksburg On. 6-11. (519) 599-7837 11:00 a.m. Mass • Eastern Sound. Loon Mountain. Lin- • Fritz’s Polka Band. Bear Mtn. Inn. • Special Delivery. Clinton Bar & Grill, coln NH. 12-5. (603) 745-8111 Bear Mtn. NY. 12:30-5:30. (845) 786- 2460 Clinton St. (near Harlem), West • Andy Fenus TrelTones. Slovenian 2731 Seneca, N.Y. 4:30-7:30 Hall. Yukon Pa. 3-7. (724) 722-9700 OCTOBER 25 • (716) 768-3246 • Joe Stanky. VFW . Dupont Pa. 2-6. • Lenny Gomulka. German Club. Paw- • Chris & Ronnie Polka Band. German (570) 654-9104 tucket RI. 2-6. (401) 569-6427 Club. Pawtucket RI. 2-6. (401) 569- • Maestros Men. Italian Center. • Tony Blazonczyk. PACC. Ludlow, Poughkeepsie N.Y. 2-6. (845) 454) 6427 • Jimmy Sturr. Elks Lodge. Brick NJ. Mass. 2-6. (413) 583-6385 -1492 • John Stevens. VFW. Dupont Pa. 2-6. • Special Delivery Band. Clinton Bar & 2-6. (732) 330-0624 • John Stevens. VFW. Dupont. Pa. 2-6. (570) 654-9104 Grill, 2460 Clinton St. West Seneca, • 5 Bands TBA, Benefi t Dance. Roos- N.Y. 4:30-7:30(716) 768-3246 (570) 654-9104 • Chicago Push. Rice’s Bar & Grill. Com- evelt Hall. Norvelt Pa. 2-7. (724) 423- OCTOBER 12 modore Pa. 3-7. (724) 422-4581 8558 • Fritz’s Polka Band. Finger Lakes • Mike Surratt Continentals. Old Stein NOVEMBER 18 Gaming & Racetrack. Farmington Inn. Edgewater NJ. 6-10. (410) 798- • Special Delivery. “Polka Buzz” WBBZ NY. 11-2. (585) 924-3232 6807 Television Show. Gratwick Hose, 110 • Eddie Forman. Ludlow PACC. Lud- Ward Rd, N. Tonawanda, NY 14120 OCTOBER 15 low, Mass. 2-6. (413) 567-1961 • Special Delivery Band. Buff alo Polka • Stephanie. Roosevelt Hall. Norvelt NOVEMBER 21 Boosters; Meeting. Polish Falcons. Pa. 3-7. (724) 423-8558 • John Gora/The Knewz. Polish Hall. Depew NY. 8-10:30. (716) 684-2373 Burlington On. (905) 639-3236 • Fritz’s Polka Band. M&T Bank. Little OCTOBER 28 Falls NY. 5:30-7:30. (315) 823-6202 • New Direction Band. Leonard Post. NOVEMBER 22 Buff alo NY. 7:30-10. (716) 683-3639 • The Boys. PACC. Ludlow, Mass. 2-6. OCTOBER 16 (413) 583-6385 • Mike Surratt Continentals. Domin- OCTOBER 30 • The Continentals. Sacred Heart Hall. ion Bldg. Richmond Va. 8-12. (804) • Ray Jay/Jimmy K. Seven Springs. Cornwall Pa. 2-6. (717) 273-1574 451-4344 Champion Pa. (708) 594-5182 • Matty Rock/Johnny Jay. VFW. Du- OCTOBER 17 OCTOBER 31 pont Pa. 2-6. (570) 654-9104 • Mike Surratt. Dominion Bldg. Rich- • John Stevens. Festhalle. Asbury Park • Dynasonics. Roosevelt Hall. Norvelt mond Va. 8-12. (804) 451-4344 NJ. 9-12. (782) -997-8767 Pa. 2-6. (724) 423-8558 • John Stevens. Maryland Zoo. Balti- • New Phaze/Polka Family/The • Jimmy Sturr. The Grandview. Pough- more Md. 12-4. (410) 396-7102 Knewz/Buff alo Concertina Allstars. kepsie NY. 1-5. (845) 486-4700 • The Special Delivery Band. Polkasino Seven Springs. Champion Pa. (708) Bus Trip. Donavan Post, Cheektowa- 594-5182 ga, N.Y. Ted. (716) 668-9101 • New Direction Band/Polish Canadi- • Eastern Sound. St. Thomas Church. ans. Potts Banquet Hall. Cheektowa- Peabody, Mass. 5-9. (978) 531-6517 ga NY. 7-11:30. (716) 675-6588 • The Atlanta Polka Band. High Hamp- ton Inn. Cashier NC. 12-4. (828) 743- NOVEMBER 1 4012 • John Gora/Henny Versa J’s. Seven • Maestros Men. Ocean Mist. Matu- Springs. Champion Pa. (708) 594- nuck RI. 2-5. (401) 782-3740 5182 • Fritz’s Polka Band. Matinecock • Dennis Polisky. Ludlow PACC. Lud- Lodge. Oyster Bay NY. (516) 624- low, Mass. 2-6. (413) 567-1961 9622 • The Shoreliners. VFW. Dupont Pa. • Jimmy Sturr. Bear Mtn. Inn. Bear 2-6. (570) 654-9104 Mtn. NY 12:30-5:30. (845) 786-2731 • John Stevens. Roselawn. New York Mills NY. 3-7 (315) 736-5030 OCTOBER 18 • Eastern Sound. Dom Polski. Lowell , NOVEMBER 6 Mass. 1-5. (978) 452-8262 • The Continentals. Ballroom Annex. • The NuTones. Polish Falcons Hall. Glen Echo Md. 8-11. (301) 634-2260 Pleasant Pa. 3-7. (412) 922-2244 NOVEMBER 8 • Eddie Derwin Polka Naturals. Sacred • Pennsylvania Villagers. VFW. Dupont Heart Parish. Cornwall Pa. 2-6. (717) Pa. 2-6. (570) 654-9104 273-1574 • Jimmy Sturr. Starlight Ballroom. Port Drivetime Polkas with “RONNIE D” WESTERN NEW YORK’S ONLY SEVEN-DAY-A-WEEK POLKA SHOW

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AMERICAN POLONIA AT A GLANCE Statue Stolen ILLINOIS North Main St. (off-street parking 2015 Parade Grand Marshal in rec- from 7:00-8.30 p.m. in Daylight CHICAGO — The Polish Mu- available). Additional passengers ognition of his many years of par- Anna Elisabeth Jessen is a di- EAST CHICAGO, Ind. — seum of America is seeking spon- will be picked up in Central Falls, ticipation with the Polish American rector of radio and TV features and The body of a statue depicting sors for its fall/winter exhibit, The R.I. from St. Joseph’s Church, 391 Congress, Eastern PA District, the documentary fi lms as well as a writ- Gen. Thaddeus Art of Nikifor Krynicki: Watercolors High Street. Buses will leave New Pulaski Day Parade in Philadelphia, er. Winner of several national and Kosciuszko has from the collection of Alfons Karny. York City at approximately 6:00 and support of organizations in Po- international documentary prizes, been vandal- Originally from the Polish Lemko p.m. lonia. she works for Danish Broadcasting ized. region, Nikifor (1895-1968) is con- The cost is $56.00 per person Once again, there is another and also directs features in Germa- The only sidered one of the most outstanding (tip included). Checks can be made milestone in Polish American his- ny. She will present excerpts from part of the native artists of his time. Many of payable to “Kosciuszko Club” and tory: the 2015 parade will have two her internationally award-winning statue remain- the 50 works to be presented are mailed to the Kosciuszko Club, P.O. families as Military Marshals: John, radio features, including “Doctor ing were the from the Alfons Karny Museum of Box 6100, Fall River, MA 02724. Fred and Noel Kwiatkowski; ad Jan Tramsen’s Report,” a documentary general’s shoes. Sculpture in Białystok, Poland, and For additional information call Bri- and Jerry Slawomir and Jerry Ray about a skull exhumed from a mass The monument will only be seen at limited U.S. an Curt at (508) 678-0987 or go to Szymczyk. grave in Katyn forest in Smolensk, is at a public venues. The exhibit will open at the www.kosciuszkoclub.org. For more information about Phil- Poland in 1940 and later discovered park named in PMA on October 23, 2015, and re- PENNSYLVANIA adelphia area activities, contact the at a forensic institute in Copenha- his honor in the main on view through Jan. 17, 2016. Polish American Congress offi ce at gen. 5100 block of Philadelphia 2015 Pulaski (215) 739-3408 or call the Polish Free admission. To register, http:// I n d i a n a p o l i s All gifts are tax deductible to the Observance Schedule fullest extent allowed by tax laws. American Cultural Center Museum www.eventbrite.com/o/goethe-in- Boulevard. K o s c i u s z k o Thur., Oct. 1, 2015. 11:00 a.m.- at (215) 922-1700, Monday through stitut-washington-3740212491 Police recov- statue: cut off There are two ways to donate: noon. Live Radio Proclamation Cer- Online, click the donate button on Friday between 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. English and original language ered the statue a at the ankles. emony Broadcast on 860 AM Radio v v v the PMA’s home page: www.Pol- scripts will be distributed. few blocks away from the Polish American Cultural The Polish American String v v v in an abandoned garage, accord- ishMuseumOfAmerica.org (please Center, 308 Walnut Street in His- note “Art of Nikifor” in the Special Band thanks all for their support of The Kosciuszko Foundation ing to a probable cause affi davit toric Philadelphia. Observances to its Commemorative Tile campaign. will honor acclaimed, three-time that explained the charges fi led Instructions box) or by check to: mark the 407th anniversary of the Polish Museum of America, Attn: The tiles will soon be installed on Oscar-nominated Polish fi lm direc- against David Martinez, 35, of fi rst Polish settlers in America, 82nd the outside of the club on both the tor Agnieszka Holland with the East Chicago. Art of Nikifor, 984 N. Milwaukee anniversary of the Pulaski Day Pa- Ave., Chicago, IL 60642-4101. Westmoreland Street and Salmon Foundation’s Pioneer Award for According to the probable rade in Philadelphia, 34th anniver- Street sides. her contributions to both Polish and cause affi davit, the statue was MARYLAND sary of National Polish American As such, all are invited to the American cinema and television at removed and dragged out of the BALTIMORE — Christopher Heritage Month and the 28th anni- grand unveiling of the tiles, Sun., their annual Fundraising Gala Din- park in the afternoon, September Entertainment will present a Pi- versary of the Polish American Cul- October 4. Guests will also be able ner, Nov. 14, 2015 from 7:00-10:00 18. Acting on an anonymous tip, otr Rubik Concert, Oct. 15, 2015 tural Center Museum. to see the improvements made to p.m. in the Grand Ballroom at the police heard the sound of metal at 7:30 p.m. The concert will take Following the broadcast, a Pol- the club. Complimentary food and Mayfl ower Hotel (1127 Connecticut being sawed and opened the place at Holy Rosary Church in Bal- ish Celebration Luncheon will take refreshments will be provided along Ave, N.W., Washington, D.C.). door to what appeared to be an timore. place in the Museum Exhibit Hall. with entertainment. The club will Tickets for the Gala are $150 abandoned garage, where offi - Ribik is a Polish composer of Everyone is welcome. For more in- be open at 3:00 p.m., with the grand (before October 14, 2015), $175 cers saw Martinez trying to saw symphonic pop music for orchestra, formation, call the Museum at (215) unveiling 4:00 p.m. (after October 14, 2015); student off the head, while a second man fi lms and theatre. 922-1700. The PASB will march in the Gen- tickets are available for $100. Pro- watched, court records state. All are welcome. Tickets are On Sunday, Oct., 4, the Pulaski eral Pulaski Memorial Parade, St. ceeds from the Gala will support the City spokesman Steve Segura $70.00 per person can be purchased Day Parade steps off at 12:15 p.m. Adalbert Division, at 1:00 p.m. For programming at the Foundation’s said he thought the statue could from Alina Cymek at (443) 540- from 20th and the Benjamin Frank- more information about the band, or Washington, D.C. Center, located at be saved. “If it’s non-salvage- 5954 or at the Parish Offi ce (410) lin Parkway. It will march down the to donate to its tile campaign, call 2025 O Street, N.W., Washington, able, we’ll get an expert opinion 732-3961. Parkway to 16th Street, u-turn on Walt Wojcik at (267) 608 7969. D.C. 20036. and build a new one,” Segura 16th Street and march west on the Holland is known for fi lms such said. “We’re trying to rescue MASSACHUSETTS Parkway, around Logan Circle and WASHINGTON, D.C. as Angry Harvest (1985), Europa, him.” FALL RIVER — General Pu- end at 22nd Street. Free seating at The Goethe-Institut (812 7th Europa (1990), and In Darkness Koscuisko was a Revolution- laski Memorial Parade Bus Trip to Logan Circle in the area of live tele- Street, N.W.) and the Kosciuszko (2012) and has directed episodes ary War hero, who joined in the New York City, Sun., Oct. 4, 2015. vision coverage on WPVI TV-6. Foundation will cohost “An Eve- of The Wire, House of Cards, and fi ght against the British. He was Buses will depart from Fall River at Wesley Musial was selected by ning with Danish Radio Producer Treme. and engineering mastermind, 6:00 a.m. from the Elks Club, 4500 the Polish American Congress as Anna Elisabeth Jessen,” Oct. 14, For tickets, call or visit (202) and counted Thomas Jefferson 785-2320; www.thekf.org. among his closest friends

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