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(NEWS.PL) — Russia has slammed Polish foreign minis- Troops to Baltics ter Grzegorz Schetyna over his support for Poland’s plans WASHINGTON — The to host V-E Day tributes in Gdańsk that would clash with United States and its allies Moscow’s own event. should deploy troops to Bal- “This is the newest in a line of clumsy attempts by the tic states to deter Russia from Polish politician to cast doubt upon the results of World staging a MSNBC PHOTO: War II, and the role of the Soviet Union as the winner in possible that war,” said Russia’s deputy foreign minister Grigory incursion Karasin. in those Schetyna said in an interview with Poland’s RMF countries, FM that President Bronisław Komorowski’s recently an- f o r m e r nounced proposal to host EU leaders in Gdańsk on May 8, p r e s i - seventy years after the end of World War II, is “an interest- d e n t i a l ing idea.” national Schetyna sparked Russian ire in the lead-up to the 70th security adviser, Zbigniew anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi German death Brzezinski, told lawmakers. camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau. The foreign minister had The foreign policy expert, emphasized that Ukrainian soldiers’ liberated the camp, al- who served under President though these soldiers fought as part of the Soviet Union’s Jimmy Carter, told the Senate Red Army. Armed Services Committee Meanwhile, Poland’s foreign ministry said in a state- that he feared Russian Presi- ment that it is “astonished” by the “brutality” of Karasin’s dent Vladimir Putin might language. The statement also reiterated that both Nazi Ger- AN OLD-FASHIONED SLEIGH RIDE, known better in Polish as a kulig, was part of the try to take control over Baltic many and the Soviet Union invaded Poland in September fi rst-ever Polish Winter Festival, sponsored by the Western New York Division of the Polish countries in a lightning move 1939. American Congress. The event, held Feb. 8 at Chestnut Ridge Park in Orchard Park, N.Y., that could take NATO by sur- featured sleigh rides, sledding, tobogganing, live Góralska Kapela (Polish folk singers) in prise. NATO BRACES FOR POTENTIAL AGGRESSION. traditional costume, Polish food and beverage, along with a roaring fi replace to keep warm A nightmare scenario NATO defense ministers agreed to set up command units, and have conversation. Face painting and crafts were available for children. could be that “one day — and staffed with national and NATO soldiers, isix eastern Eu- Kulig organizer PACWNY Director Jim Lawicki said the goal was to give individuals and I literally mean one day — he ropean allies as part of a new strategy in response to the families a chance to experience the sights and sounds of a visit to the Polish mountain just seizes Riga and Tallinn ... Ukraine crisis, NATO’s chief said. town of Zakopane during the winter. That would literally take him Creating the units in Poland, Romania, Bulgaria and one day. There’s no way they the three Baltic countries is one of the most concrete steps could resist,” Brzezinski said. NATO has taken to show that the alliance will protect its A Pole in the Midst of the Irish Famine “And then we’ll say how eastern allies, some of which are nervous about Russian An interview with scale U.S.-bound horrible, how shocking, how intentions following Moscow’s annexation of Ukraine’s Prof. Christine Kinealy i m m i g r a t i o n outrageous. But, of course, Crimea region. from Ireland. we can’t do anything about NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg denied the on Paul Strzelecki Into the it,” he said, without risking a creation of the units could be considered provocative by he Great Famine refers to a seven breach of ma- potential nuclear confl ict. Russia. year long (1845-52) period lign neglect The United States needed “It is completely within all our international obligations in Irish history in which one stepped vari- to make clear to Russia that and what we are doing is defensive and it is proportionate,” million people died of starvation. ous charitable it would deploy US forces if he told Reuters in an interview. Often called the “Potato Fam- souls, attempt- it tried to invade the Baltics, ine” in the United States, that term obscures ing to provide he said. CHANGING TIMES. The crisis in Ukraine has become a theT fact that man-made factors greatly exac- some relief for “I think deterrence has to catalyst for a joint strategy between Poland and Germany, erbated the suffering. British agricultural and Ireland’s starv- have meaning. It has to have boosting military cooperation between the two countries. economic policies exploited Ireland during the ing. One of those teeth in it. And it has to create In an unprecedented move, Germany will send about 1,700 period, e.g., amidst mass hunger, large quanti- souls was Pol- a situation in which someone troops to Poland for participation in Polish-German NATO ties of meat and grain continued to be export- ish Count Paweł planning an action like that exercises. ed from Ireland to Britain. Prevailing laissez- S t r z e l e c k i . has no choice but to antici- Although preparations are ongoing, it is clear that the faire thinking prevented the taking of strong Prof. Christine pate what kind of resistance joint troops will participate in NATO’s “Sober Strike” ex- governmental measures to alleviate the high Kinealy, director will lie in counter,” he said. ercises at northwest Poland’s Drawsko Pomorskie military mortality rate, literally evident in the dead on PROF. CHRISTINE of the Irish Great “I do recommend pre-po- training facilities in June. streets and in bogs. The British civil servant KINEALY. Expert on The Hunger Institute sitioning of some forces,” in Drawsko Pomorskie is just south of the town of Szc- responsible for relief efforts — Sir Charles Great Famine credits Pol- at Quinnipiac those countries, he said, but zecin, the regional capital. Trevelyan — in Scrooge-like terms wrote ish count for saving many University in in a way that was not pro- It has been announced that additional Polish, German of Ireland’s “surplus population.” At the end lives. Hamden, Con- vocative. and Danish troops will reinforce NATO’s Szczecin head- of the Great Hunger, in addition to the mil- necticut, author “An American company quarters, Multinational Corps Northeast. The headquarters lion dead, another million emigrated, reduc- of Charity and the Great Hunger in Ireland. 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Follow us on Facebook or visit us Holocaust Museum Shows Bias on the internet at: Preparing for Easter polamjournal.com The Polish equivalent for the decided to help Ukraine by sending The 2015 Calendar published much to help the Museum. English word “Lent” is “Wielki humanitarian aid. by the United States Holocaust Yet, the USHMM Calendar for March Q Marzec Post,” which translated means “the Memorial features twelve Jewish 2014 lauds 12 Jewish survivors of Great Fast.” REMINDERS. If you have a press survivors of the Holocaust. In de- the Holocaust. In the description “When one does a thing, it ap- According to the late Katyn mas- release or story you’d like to share fense of the Christian Poles, and on the first page, it states (in part): pears good, otherwise one would sacre survivor and Katyn Fami- with other readers, be sure to send it other non-Jewish victims, Holo- “The Holocaust survivors not write it. Only later comes reflec- lies Association advocate, Msgr. to our office by the 8th of the month caust survivor and author Bozenna featured in this 2015 calendar tion, and one discards or accepts the Zdzisław Peszkowski, “Fast is a preceding publication month (e.g., Urbanowicz Gilbride wrote this have each volunteered at the thing. Time is the best censor, and man’s struggle for his greatness March 8 for the April edition). In letter to CEO of the Museum, Sara USHMM since its founding patience a most excellent teacher.” with his passions, which try to pull late February we received photos J. Bloomfield: …” —Fryderyk Chopin him down.” and stories about wigilia and Christ- Dear Ms. Bloomfield, There were and are non-Jewish Wielki Post begins, of course, mas parties, which would place The United States Holocaust Holocaust survivors, who have 1 1634. Polish King Wladyslaw on Ash Wednesday, known as Popi- them in the April – the Easter – edi- given their time, but are omitted beats the Russians in the Memorial Museum (USHMM) IV from this calendar. Why this ex- Smolensk War, a two-year con- elec. tion of the paper. This type of news, recognizes 11 million victims that flict fought between the Polish- Msgr. Peszkowski said that, for while more than welcome, is too old perished in the Holocaust of World clusivity of Jewish survivors only? Lithuanian Commonwealth and Poles, “the whole world is filled with to publish. War II. Some historians claim it The Museum represents 11 mil- Russia. ashes: Dachau, Buchenwald, Gross In addition to press releases, we was much more than that. lion victims of the Holocaust and 2 1864. Russian Czar Alexander Rosen, Oswiecim (Auschwitz), and receive hundreds of newspaper clip- I was and still am a member of it should represent that fact in any II upheld reforms in Poland that Majdanek.” At Majdanek in Poland, ping each week. These are sent in way it can. I am very concerned gave landholders ownership of the USHMM, long before it was almost 48,000 cubic feet — more by readers who find news items of built. I donated artifacts, video with this calendar and its message their lands. than 13 tons — of human ashes Polish interest in their local press, of singularity. The Museum does 3 1996. Death of Cardinal John tapes of testimonies of Polish were uncovered. and wish to share them with fellow Catholic Holocaust survivors long mention non-Jewish victims/sur- Krol, Archbishop of Philadel- The ashes, and Lent, “remind us subscribers. vivors in other public statements phia, first Polish American Car- before the Museum was estab- and publications. The 2015 cal- dinal. of the important and creative task of While we make an honest at- lished. I, too, as a Polish Catholic 4 ST. CASIMIR utilizing human and material values tempt to read each item, there is Holocaust survivor, have given endar is for 12 months, and it will 1484. Death of St. Casimir, to proper goals,” said Msgr. Pesz- simply not enough time. my testimony to the Museum. I only tell the public about 12 Jew- Patron of Poland. Casimir (Ka- kowski. “To achieve this, it is neces- We prefer and have a preference and my co-author Inge Auerbach- ish survivors — nothing about the z i m i e r z ) , sary to be a self-disciplined person, for stories that are submitted via er of “Children of Terror,” have “others,” as they are referred. the son of to overcome something in one’s life email. We accept all formats, but There is nothing worse than to Lithuania’s given our time to sign our book for a higher goal.” stories submitted in standard word for the Museum Book Shop. As be forgotten; not even a footnote. G r a n d We are in the midst of Lent. Let processing format (MS Word, for Duke Ca- survivors, we have given our time Editor’s note: Letters in sup- us take Msgr. Peszkowski’s remind- example), Adobe PDF, or plain text to speak to your tour guides. I did port of Urbanowicz Gilbride simir, died er to heart and try to make small but placed in the copy of the email also in Grodno and do all this because I believe in should be addressed to Sara at age 25. important sacrifices, put aside petty get preferential treatment. We sim- educating our students about hate Bloomfield, USHM Museum, 100 In 1602 he grievances, focus on the truly im- ply do not have the time to retype and what it did, does, and will do. Wallenberg Place, SW, Washing- was de- portant things in our life. Doing so, and/or edit material that arrives as a I have, in my own small way, done ton, DC. 20024. clared a we can better ourselves and, in turn, graphic image, such as a jpg of tiff saint and protector of Lithuania. get closer to the real core of our her- file. (b. Oct 3, 1458, Krakow). itage: a unique blend of faith, fam- 5 1940. Stalin among others signs ily, and community. Fasting, even in WE NEED YOUR INPUT. It was STERLING SILVER JEWELRY an order for the massacre of a figurative sense, has never been a good year for the PAJ Bookstore A Polish military officers, intellec- more important nor more beneficial. and many of the items stocked over B D E tuals, and priests who had been the Christmas holiday have sold out taken prisoner during the inva- C sion. They are buried in mass A WISE DECISION … FOR NOW. and are no longer available. If you graves in the Katyn Forest, Russia’s aggression in Ukraine has see or hear of a book you think oth- just outside Smolensk, Russia. 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OUR FRATERNALS / Dorothy Wieczerzak Brzezinski: US Should Doba NG’s “Adventurer of the Year” Deploy Troops WASHING- MUIRHEAD NICOLA PHOTO: TON, D.C. — Financial Wellness for Your Child continued from cover Poland’s Alek- Putin would understand that, “but sander Doba has Today our lives are fi lled with or her own. he will know that if he invades Esto- been named the many insecurities: natural disas- Why not just open a savings ac- nia, he will encounter some Ameri- 2015 National ters, loss of a job or benefi ts; and count in a bank? Yes, that is an op- can forces on the ground. And better G e o g r a p h i c changes in work contracts to meet tion and should be considered. But still, some Germans, some French. People’s Choice changing times. We make every ef- take $376.10 and put it in a savings And some Brits, of course,” he said. Adventurer of fort to keep our children healthy and account once a year for the next Brzezinski also said that West- the Year for com- to educate them for their future. But twenty years. You will, after twenty ern governments should provide pleting the lon- do we consider helping them build a years, have saved $7,522. But if “defensive” weapons to Ukraine to gest open-water secure fi nancial future, considering you used that amount to purchase make Moscow’s intervention more kayak crossing all the possibilities of these chang- an endowment policy, from most costly, while also sending a signal of the Atlantic ing times? What is one of the best Fraternal Societies you would have Ukraine would not be given mem- Ocean — at age Smyrna Yacht Club Commodore Daniel Kolassa (r.) investments for a child that any $10,000. That is what it would pos- bership in the NATO alliance. 67. Doba was parent or grandparent can make? sibly cost for such a policy for a greets Aleksander Doba at New Smyrna Beach follow- His comments came as NATO selected from a ing Doba’s Transatlantic trip. An endowment policy is a way of chief Jens Stoltenberg said Russia group of adven- An endowment can paddling about 7,700 miles across saving money. After twenty years, had increased the amount of heavy ture innovators whose extraordinary the Atlantic Ocean, beginning in the full face amount stated in the provide a child with with arms it was sending into Ukraine achievements in exploration, con- October 2013 from Lisbon, Portu- certifi cate is then paid to the person a windfall to complete while Kiev accused Moscow of servation, humanitarianism and ad- gal, and ultimately docking in New named in the certifi cate. Yes, this his or her education, deploying 9,000 troops inside its venture sports distinguished them in certifi cate provides life insurance Smyrna Beach, Florida, in April country. the past year. More than half a mil- coverage for that face amount valid buy a car, or pay for a 2014. He originally intended to fol- The United States has sent troops lion online votes — the most ever from the date of issuance through- deposit on a place of his low a 5,400-mile route, but a com- to the Baltics, Poland and other — were cast on the National Geo- out the certifi cate’s existence. But bination of storms and equipment or her own. eastern allies for high-profi le exer- graphic Adventure website. consider that at maturity the policy- failure pushed him off course and cises to reassure anxious govern- “It was the vote at the National holder is given options either to re- newborn. For a 10-year old it would Geographic website that showed extended the journey. Averaging 30 ceive the full proceeds or to increase cost $13 or more each year; and at ment’s over Russia’s intervention miles a day, Doba is the only person in Ukraine. But US offi cials so far how many known- and unknown- paid up life coverage at no further the age of thirty, imagine just how to-me friends I have all over the to kayak across the Atlantic, conti- cost. Then the certifi cate owner will delighted this young adult would have not proposed stationing addi- nent to continent, alone, unassisted tional American troops permanently world who are fascinated with the always have cash value available, be to receive $10,000? These num- 67-year-young person in a kayak and under his own power. Doba, and allow the holder to take a loan bers may vary slightly depending on in the Baltics. who is now 68, began kayaking at Brzezinski is a professor at Johns on the great ocean. It makes me feel in case of fi nancial diffi culties and which Fraternal you choose to pur- humbled and very honored,” said age 34. He had already kayaked still be insured. chase membership. The annual pay- Hopkins University’s School of Ad- across the Atlantic from Africa to vanced International Studies. Doba. When a child is born, new par- ment towards an endowment is an Doba spent more than six months South America in 2011. ents may be overwhelmed with the obligation from which it is impor- — Agence France-Presse cost of providing the essentials for tant not to be misled. As other needs keeping the child healthy and se- arise, it is too easy not to make the cure. Twenty years from now is not deposit into the savings account Joint Trade Program Paying Dividends necessarily something on the minds while making the premium payment WARSAW — Poland-Africa Sławomir Majman, chief of the Kacperczyk said that the GoAfrica of these parents. But soon the child gives you the sense of urgency. trade has been boosted by the Polish Information and Foreign initiative will continue to broaden is in school and, as you blink, the But you need to be aware that as it “GoAfrica” initiative, as business Investment Agency, which directs and that “we are planning to orga- child is in college and on the way to reaches cash value, a taxable inter- between the two has risen by 25% the trade initiative said, “We have nize training with the World Bank an adult life. Can you imagine the est statement will be sent and should during the last two years. The larg- the fi rst results of the work of the concerning the public procurement joy of being twenty and receiving be included in a tax return, usually est trade gains were with Algeria GoAfrica program. If we take into system in Africa. This is a good a gift of several thousands of dol- for the parent. and Nigeria, where bilateral trade account the countries to which we way in which to enter the more lars from parents or grandparents? When you purchase this endow- increased dramatically. The GoAf- have sent missions … we have diffi cult markets.” This year, she This can provide the child with the ment from a Fraternal Benefi t Soci- rica drive has organized thirty-eight seen a very satisfactory growth in said, the program is planning trade means to complete his or her educa- ety you are entitled to many benefi ts promotional events which included trade.” missions to Congo, Mozambique, tion, buy a car or begin a new pro- beyond just life insurance. 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Strzelecki and the Great Famine continued from cover fering. was sent to Ireland was concen- Hunger (there had been no major with the Polish American Journal trated in 1847. By the end of that work on the Famine published since about Strzelecki and the Great Fam- In your work on County Mayo, year, most fund-raising committees Cecil Woodham-Smith’s monumen- ine. you introduce the relief work of started to end their activities. The tal work in 1962). As long as I have Polish Count Paul de Strzelecki. British Relief Association, which something new and fresh to say, I For readers unfamiliar, can What was he, and what brought was the most successful of all these will keep writing and researching on you tell us something more about him to Ireland? bodies was able to continue working this topic. But, thirty years on, it still the “Great Hunger” and its place Strzelecki was a Polish-born until summer 1848, by which time is as raw and painful to me in terms in Irish culture and society? explorer and scientist. In the early its funds were totally exhausted. Al- of the horror of this tragedy. The Great Hunger (in Irish, an Gor- 1840s, he had achieved some fame though Strzelecki’s formal involve- ta Mór) was a watershed in the de- for his pioneering explorations in ment ended at this stage, he did re- You are director of the Irish velopment of modern Ireland. It was Australia. Strzelecki had left his turn to Ireland in 1849 and again in Great Hunger Institute at Quinni- triggered by a disease in the potato homeland around 1830, and in 1845 1850, at the request of the British piac University in Hamden, Con- crop (the subsistence food of almost had become a naturalized British government. necticut. Tell us something about half of the population), which re- citizen. At the beginning of 1847, this resource. turned in varying degrees for seven the British Relief Association was How eventually did the Great Ireland’s Great Hunger Insti- years. Many of the relief policies put formed in London to raise money Famine end? tute at Quinnipiac University was in place by the British government on behalf of the Irish poor. Within a It is hard to say how or when the founded in 2013. Its establishment proved to be insufficient and inap- COUNT PAUL DE STRZELECKI. few days, Strzelecki had offered his Famine ended. For the most part, was a result of approximately 16 propriate. The population in 1845 “Strzelecki’s contribution to sav- services, free of charge. Only twen- the potato blight had disappeared years of commitment to collecting was approximately 8.5 million; by ing lives was immense.” said Prof. ty-four hours later he was asked to from Ireland in 1852 but, throughout historical and cultural resources, 1851, it had dropped by two mil- Kinealy. In 847, while working with travel to the west of Ireland to ascer- the 1850s, levels of disease, mortal- including art work relating to the lion due to a combination of death people dying from disease, he tain the situation there. This is what ity and emigration all continued to Irish Great Hunger by the President and emigration. But what makes the caught “famine fever,” impairing his brought him to Westport. be far in excess of their pre-Famine of the University, John Lahey. I was Irish Famine both unique and tragic health for the rest of his life. levels. Also, large numbers of peo- appointed Founding Director of the is that Ireland never recovered from Can you describe in broad ple continued to leave Ireland, with Institute on 1 September 2013. ticular grim notoriety), west Clare, this demographic shock. The popu- lines what Strzelecki did in terms men and women emigrating from The Institute is: and north Mayo. County Mayo be- lation today is smaller than it was of relief work in Ireland? Strz- Ireland in equal numbers. By 1901, … a scholarly resource for the fore the Great Hunger was one of in 1845. Culturally also, Ireland elecki’s contribution to saving lives the Irish population had fallen to study of the Great Hunger, which the poorest districts in the country, changed. Many of those who died was immense. Firstly, he proved to just over four million people. So, in is also known as An Gorta Mór. with high levels of dependence on or emigrated were Irish speakers, so be a sympathetic eyewitness. In his demographic terms alone, it is hard Through a strategic program of lec- the potato and poor quality land that the use of the language was weak- first letter from Westport he wrote: to say that the Famine ever really tures, conferences, course offerings had been repeatedly sub-divided ened. And, in the words of a descen- “No pen can describe the distress by ended. and publications, the institute fos- into ever-smaller plots. In some of dant of a survivor, “music, dancing which I am surrounded … You may ters a deeper understanding of this the most remote districts, such as and poetry died.” now believe anything which you Food as a political weapon has tragedy and its causes and conse- the Belmullet peninsula, most of the hear and read, because what I actu- unfortunately been an all-too- quences. landlords were absentee or showed Why was the Great Hunger ally see surpasses whatever I read of frequent phenomenon in Europe. At opposite ends of Europe, Ire- little compassion towards their ten- so particularly hard-hitting in past and present calamities.” More Do you see parallels between the land and Poland have a lot in com- ants. A young Quaker who visited the west of Ireland, in places like than that though, in order to get Great Famine and the starvation mon: Catholicism; long external Mayo in 1847 described the local County Mayo? Can you describe much-needed food to the poor, he “diet” given by the Germans in oppression; repression that gener- poor as “living skeletons … barely the local conditions in the 1840s? put himself at personal risk. When concentration camps or with the ated large emigration to the United able to crawl.” Count Paul de Strz- All of Ireland was affected by the his carriage could not get through 1932-33 Holodomor in Ukraine? States (continuing in some forms elecki chose to base himself in the Famine, but some regions were the snow, he would walk to his des- We know that famine is never until today). Do you think that Irish small town of Westport in County particularly hard hit, such as west tination. In April 1847, while work- caused simply by food shortages. Americans and Polish Americans Mayo, at the center of so much suf- Cork (Skibbereen achieved a par- ing with people dying from disease, It is part of a wider, long-term pro- understand what they really have in he caught “famine fever,” impairing cess that at heart is political. In the common, and how can that mutual his health for the rest of his life. sixteenth century, an English politi- understanding be improved? SUPPORT THE PAJ PRESS FUND cian and writer, Edmund Spenser, There are many similarities be- Can you tell us something par- advised Queen Elizabeth I that they tween the history and struggles of n 1978, a voluntary fund-raising campaign was launched by a group ticularly about his relief work for way to tame her ‘barborous’ [sic] Ireland and Poland — two coun- of loyal readers of the Polish American Journal entitled “We Love the suffering children? What was the Irish subjects was to starve them tries who have been oppressed by PAJ Press Fund” in order to help cover rising postage, material magnitude of his efforts? to death. In the twentieth century, external forces for centuries, yet and production costs. One of Strzelecki’s most suc- there were a number of examples of who have maintained an identity IDonations to the PAJ Press Fund are also used to support our reader cessful schemes was to provide food — or the lack of — being used and traditions that had survived and services (postage, telephone, research, etc.), provide newsclippers with funding for children who attended as a weapon of mass destruction, in- even flourished, whether at home or stamps and envelopes, and cover extraordinary expenses in producing local schools, the money was to be cluding during the Holodomor. It is overseas. In the last twenty years, a the paper. The Polish American Journal is not a profit-making ven- use to buy them a suit of clothes heart-breaking that we cannot learn large portion of Polish emigration ture. Thanks to its dedicated staff, the PAJ is published­ as a “public and a daily meal. He started the lessons from history and say “never has been to Ireland, with some inter- service” for American Polonia. scheme in Westport, but it proved again.” esting consequences. I am not sure Donations to the PAJ Press Fund will be acknowledged in the paper to be so popular and effective that that emigrants from both countries unless otherwise directed by the contributor. he extended it throughout the west You have been studying the are aware of what they have in com- A sincere “THANK YOU” for your donations to the PAJ PRESS FUND: of Ireland. Sadly, the scheme ended Great Hunger all your profession- mon and many people I have spoken Frank & Linda Austin, Orchard Park, N.Y.; Walter Chmielewski, in 1848 when Strzelecki’s funds ran al life. What set you on this topic? to have no awareness of Count Strz- Madison, Wisc.; Robert Gancarz, Fountain, Mich.; Casia Holmgren, out. At this stage, over 200,000 chil- Yes, I have been studying the elecki’s role during the Great Hun- Mundelein, Ind.; Stephen Jendrysik, Chicopee, Mass.; Christopher dren were being fed daily as a result Great Hunger for approximately ger. His work as an explorer is far Kaczmarczyk, Point Marion, Pa.; Florence Klecha, Garfield, N.J.; of this scheme. In any famine, chil- three decades – it was a central better known. Theodore Koziatek, Creve Coeur, Mo.; Larry Kokoskie, Houtzale, Pa.; dren are one of the most vulnerable part of my doctoral thesis which Stanley Kush, Sun City, Ariz.; Stella Marnik, Fairhaven, Mass.; Walter groups, reflected in their high rates was a study of Irish poverty from Where next for you and Count Olszewski, Hollywood, Fla.; George Pawlowski, Virginia Beach, Virg.; of mortality, so giving them relief 1838-1864. My interest in this topic Strzelecki ? Gregory Putkowski, Staten Island, N.Y.; A. Salwinski, Tempe, Ariz.; directly was very beneficial, to the comes from my interest in issues You have probably gathered my Walter Sobczak, Novi, Mich.; Stephen J. Szachacz, Albertson, N.Y.; children and their parents. of social justice – I think that is a great admiration for the wonderful Edward Yaskowiak, Cleveland, Ohio; Regina Wnukowski, Philadelphia, theme that binds all of my work Count Strzelecki. There is a statue Pa.; and two Friends of the PAJ. Dziękujemy wam wszystkim! The PAJ What eventually happened to together. When my first book was to him in Australia, and a few years thanks all who donated to the Press Fund. Strzelecki’s efforts ? published in 1994, it really followed ago his remains were returned to Most of the charitable relief that a drought of writing about the Great Poland. Ireland still needs to honor MAIL TO: PAJ PRESS FUND him. I am working with people in POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL Ireland, particularly County Mayo, P.O. BOX 271, NORTH BOSTON, NY 14110-0271 to urge that a permanent memorial I want to make sure the POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL continues its be installed in his honor. Of course, service to American Polonia. Enclosed is my contribution of $______I would welcome support. He truly is a hero who put his own life in danger to help the poor of Ireland. NAME The Great Hunger Institute is lo- cated on the Mount Carmel campus ADDRESS of Quinnipiac University, in Ham- den, Conn. 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RELIGION / Benjamin Fiore, S.J. CULTURAL TELEGRAM / Kasia Romanowska Polish Franciscans to be Beatified Treliński’s Debut at the Two Franciscans missionaries cis — three spiritual leaders recog- ask to use services, because he will from Poland — Michał Tomaszek nized for their devotion to promot- be refused.” The idea has caught on New York Metropolitan Opera and Zbigniew Strzałkowski — will ing understanding and peace around and a dozen Roman parishes have Although the snowstorm de- escapes in an imaginary world, be beatified, alongside Italian priest the world. followed suit and have built their layed the opening of a double-bill whimsical hobby and subsequent Alessandro Dordi, all murdered by A Celebration of Peace Through own public showers through dona- of two rarely performed operas: relationships. the Shining Path, a Maoist guerrilla Music is a two-hour show that will tions from the papal charity. Tchaikovsky’s Iolanta and Bar- Małgorzata Halber’s book, insurgent organization in Peru. be broadcast on public media sta- ABOUT-FACE KILLS 20-WEEK tok’s Bluebeard’s Castle, the op- The Worst Man in the World Additionally, Archbishop Oscar tions nationwide in Spring 2015, ABORTION BAN PROPOSAL. eras received standing ovations at (Najgorszy człowiek świata) is a Arnulfo Romero from El Salvador particularly around Easter 2015 — Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-IN, the Met. book about problems everyone is to be beatified. Romero, who was Sunday, April 5. Check local list- helped lead a House effort to kill the With a distinct cast: Anna Ne- has, but which some are better at vocal against human rights abuses, ings) Pain Capable Unborn Child Protec- trebko singing the title role in Io- deceiving themselves about. was shot in March 1980 while con- HAPPY ANNIVERSARY . . . tion Act, a bill to limit abortion to lanta, and Nadja Michael as Judith The story of Krystyna, the pro- ducting Mass. V. Rev. Edward M. Grosz, auxiliary the first 20 weeks of pregnancy that in Bluebeard’s Castle, Mariusz tagonist, is set in Warsaw in popu- The date for the beatification is many pro-life groups have labeled Treliński, a director, turned both lar alternative clubs. It is a mettle- not yet known, although the process bishop in Buffalo, N.Y., on the 25th anniversary of his ordination to their top legislative priority. After of the operas into a captivating some book, which alone makes it for Tomaszek and Strzałkowski has standing at the podium of the March study of obsession. The Polish a worthwhile read. been ongoing since 1996 at the in- the episcopate. The Buffalo native had been a member of Assumption for life in Washington, Jan. 22, tenor Piotr Beczala as Vaudemont, stigation of the Diocese in Peru’s and receiving warm applause, she was a highlight of the evening. ENTERTAINING POLISH Pariacoto, where the missionaries RC Church before he entered the seminary. Buffalo’s Bishop Richard joined a procedural effort to prevent Trelinski and his set designer THRILLER. “The Grain of Truth,” were killed on August 9, 1991. the bill from coming to a vote. She Boris Kudlicka use several im- a film by Boris Lankosz,- ac The Vatican took over beatifica- Malone appreciates his collabora- tion with Bp. Grosz and said, “Any- refused to explain to Pro-Life advo- ages in the opera: a forest of trees, claimed author of “Reverse,” is tion proceedings in 2002, and dur- cates why she had thwarted the bill’s video projections, including deer called by critics a successful thrill- ing the process mulled over whether thing I ask him to do in his work in the diocese, he gets to it immedi- progress. Others noted that wording being hunted down and killed in er, both entertaining and covering the men died for their faith, or were in the bill which would require re- Iolanta. important topics. simply caught up in Peru’s civil war. ately and carries it through in a very detailed and timely way.” In addi- porting a rape was objectionable. The venue was a co-production Lankosz made the movie fol- PAPAL RELIC FIND HOMES. A tion to that, his personality and hu- House leaders will try again to get of the Metropolitan Opera and lowing the immortal principles relic of St. John Paul II came to the mor leads him to inject a bit of wit the bill to a vote, with appropriate Teatr Wielki-Polish National Op- ruling the genre. The main charac- Springfield, Mass. area, where hun- which helps when coping with dif- changes in the wording. era. ter is a classic man with a past, a After the success, Peter Gelb, dreary middle-aged attorney with dreds of area faithful packed St. Ce- ficult situations ... Fr. William Ig- ANOTHER POL-AM CHURCH director of the Met, suggested that a young lover. He wears a black cilia Church in Wilbraham to attend natius Staniszewski of the Society TO CLOSE. St. Joseph Church in Treliński open the 2016 season trench coat and smokes one ciga- Mass, view and pray near the relic. of St. Paul, on his 50th anniversary Gardner, Mass., will close this sum- The artifact on view is dated from as a priest. The Paulist specialize in with Tristan and Isolde by Wag- rette after another. His relation- mer along with another of Gardner’s ner. ship with his friend Leon, starring the time of the late Pope’s 1981 near media ministry in 40 countries. The Catholic churches, Sacred Heart. assassination in St. Peter’s Square. Lackawanna, N.Y., native served Jerzy Trela, has elements of the St. Joseph’s, established by Pol- THE WORST MAN IN THE classic buddy films, with a plot or- After the Mass a dinner was held, in the Paulist seminary and high ish immigrants, has served the com- in which donations were offered school in Derby, Ohio and has been WORLD. An achingly honest ganized around a contrasting male munity since 1908. The current pas- confession of an alcoholic who characters. toward the construction in Krakow, provincial of the community for two tor of the church is Fr. Tom Tokarz. Poland of a building to honor Pope terms. John Paul II. THE POPE’S “SOUL ON THE “He really emulated what it STREET.” Any of the homeless men CELEBRATE EASTER WITH US! meant to be a follower of the Lord and women who seek food and shel- Jesus,” said Bishop Mitchell Ro- ter around St. Peter’s Basilica in Weso³ego zanski. “To have his relic here in Rome know Msgr. Konrad Kra- Springfield … means so much. His jewski as Don Corrado. The pope’s presence, as it was with the Church almoner recently saw to the instal- Alleluja! for 27 years, continues with us here lation of a bathroom and shower for Send greetings to family and in the Diocese of Springfield.” the homeless to use and a place for friends across the miles A vial of blood, a first class relic them to get a haircut. These are un- of St. John Paul II, has been en- with a patron ad in our marked and are known only to the Easter 2015 edition shrined at St. Adalbert Church, homeless who use them. A group of on Thompson St. and Allegheny volunteer barbers will provide free aster brings spiritual Ave. in the Port Richmond section haircuts and shaves to the poor ev- of Philadelphia, Pa. Then-Cardinal ery Monday. renewal. It is a time Karol Wojtyła visited the church in The office of almoner, in exis- when once again 1976. Most Rev. Charles J. Chaput, E tence since the 12th century, has our beautiful traditions O.F.M. Cap, Archbishop of Phila- been updated by Pope Francis who delphia, presided over the ceremony chose Msgr. Krajewski to find in- and customs come to life. TIMELESS TRADITIONS, like the blessing of Easter foods on Holy of enshrinement. novative ways to help the poor. At They are reminders of the Saturday, are shared by Poles and their descendents across the globe. Pope John Paul II, the first Pol- times the Pope has tagged along on Your support directly helps the Polish American Journal’s mission to inseparable relationship ish Pope, was canonized in April of the almoner’s late night charitable keep these customs alive for future generations, and to teach those who 2014. runs, with volunteer, off-duty Swiss between our heritage and have forgotten the ways of our ancestors. A CELEBRATION OF PEACE Guard for protection. The pope fil- our faith. 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NEWS FROM THE EMBASSY / Richard Poremski Foreign Minister Schetyna Received in Washington Historic Slonim Tapestries Return to Poland WASHINGTON, University, was rec- are readily visible to the na- D.C. —At the invita- ognized as a special- ked eye upon close inspec- tion of U.S. Secretary ist in the history of tion. of State John Kerry, Central and Eastern Professor Jan Ostrowski, Poland’s Minister Europe, and for his director of the Wawel Royal for Foreign Affairs knowledge and pro- Castle Museum, was pres- Grzegorz Schetyna motion of Polish his- ent to take possession of was officially re- tory. the tapestries and to deliver ceived on January The transfer of BOTH PHOTOS: RICHARD POREMSKI relevant remarks. We also 7-8, 2015. In addi- two historic and learned that Slonim tapes- tion to Sec. Kerry, priceless 18th centu- tries were made in an art- he met with various ry Slonim Tapestries ists’ workshop set up by the top U.S. officials of to the museum in Grand Hetman of Lithuania foreign affairs. Top- Poland’s Wawel Cas- Michal Kazimierz Oginski ics of discussion in- tel was additionally around 1782 and operated cluded European and presided over by the by a Saxon-born weaver, SLONIM TAPESTRY DISPLAYED AT EMBASSY. Two global security, the U.S. REPRESENTATIVE MARCY KAPTUR (D-Oh.) foreign minister. (See Johan Karl Kletsch. His guests are pictured here admiring an 18th century situations in Ukraine is pictured speaking with Poland’s Foreign Minister, accompanying story). weaving studio’s greatest Slonim tapestry. The tapestry was displayed in the and Afghanistan, and Grzegorz Schetyna, at his Polish Embassy reception. As chief of Po- achievement was a series of Petite Salon of the Polish Embassy prior to the official threats from the so- He participated in decorating Dr. Timothy Snyder with land’s diplomacy, 12 tapestries which depicted ceremony bequeathing it to the Wawel Royal Castle called Islamic State. honors, presided over the transfer of historic Slonim Minister Schetyna statues of ancient gods to in Krakow for its extensive restoration and eventual On Capitol Hill he Tapestries to Poland, and met personally with members was very eager to also decorate a garden pavilion in display there. was feted by the Bi- of Polonia. meet with leaders and Oginski’s sprawling Slonim partisan Senate Cau- notables of the lo- Palace complex – a minia- cus on Poland, led by U.S. Senators/founders cal Polish-American community, as arranged by WASHINGTON, D.C. — Polish ture Versailles. Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.), Chris Murphy (D-Ct.) Ambassador Schnepf. Very generous with his American Xavier Puslowski is a very Today no trace of the palace exists, and Jim Risch (R-Id.). [Note: This meeting was time, he spoke at length to individuals and small generous man. and Slonim is now located in Belarus as a extensively covered in the January, 2015 issue of groups about their concerns, ideas, suggestions, He has donated two priceless Slonim result of redrawn national borders follow- the PAJ]. etc. – all in the spirit and synergy of continued bi- tapestries – “Flora” and “Leda” — to the ing World War II. On the second day of his visit, Minister Sche- lateral cooperation between Poland and America. Wawel Royal Castle’s Slonim Collec- At the Embassy of the Republic of Po- tyna was the guest of honor at an Embassy of the In his address, Minister Schetyna expressed his tion in Krakow, Poland where they will land on January 8, 2015, Puslowski was Republic of Poland reception hosted by Ambas- admiration and solidarity with the Polish diaspora be restored to their original, vibrant-col- decorated with the “Well Deserved for sador Ryszard Schnepf. During the proceedings, for their contributions fostering Polish American ored conditions. At present the 18th cen- Polish Culture Honorary Award,” by the Minister Schetyna decorated Dr. Timothy Snyder relations and building a good image of Poland tury silk weavings are faded to an overall hand of Poland’s Foreign Minister Grze- with the Officer’s Cross of the Order of Merit of in the United States. “I would also like to assure cream-tone and almost completely devoid gorz Schetyna, in appreciation of his gen- the Republic of Poland. Dr. Snyder, an author of you that you have my support and that I’m always of any coloring. However, the in-woven erosity and fidelity to Poland’s culture, art seven scholarly books, and a professor at Yale there for you,” he said. figures and decorative embellishments and history.

Wesołego Alleluja or POLONIA PLACES / Gregory L. Witul Wesołych Świąt Wielkanocnych? Karcz Motor Company, Pulaski, Wisconsin Wishing Happy Easter to Ciocia in Poland 723 State Highway 32 by Robert Strybel of our Lord’s Resurrection we Pulaski, Wisconsin Will you be sending an Easter wish you pleasant, healthy and Status: Closed card to a favorite aunt or uncle in peaceful holidays as well as There are two major purchases Poland? Perhaps your grandmoth- God’s abundant blessings for the the average person will make in er in Hamtramck or your sister in entire family). their life, their home and their au- Greenpoint. If so, it is a Polish tradi- • You might want to phrase tomobiles. When making such large ton to customize such a card by add- it a bit differently: Dzieląc deals, the customer wants to make ing a few words of your own, even się poświęconym jajkiem sure they can trust the person on the if there’s already a printed message staropolskim zwyczajem other end of the table to not take The Karcz Motor Company’s first The Karcz showroom at 222 West inside. myślami będziemy przy Was i advantage of them. So when Poles home at 162 West Pulaski. Pulaski. But as in America, nowadays życzyć będziemy dobrego zd- from Hofa Park, Sobieski, or Kra- his brother Sylvester as a sales man. to 723 State Highway 32, on the also in Poland more and more peo- rowia, spełnienia wszelkich kow, Wisconsin needed to buy a car, Sylvester “Cy” Karcz was a town’s east side. For the next 8 years ple are emailing their greetings. For Waszych marzeń oraz obfitych they traveled to Pulaski to deal with natural born salesman. If you were Edward would oversee the company those not fully conversant in Polish, łask Bożych! (When sharing one of their own, the Karcz family thinking about buying a car, he until his passing in 1982. Following the question arises: What should I blessed Easter eggs in the Old and their Ford dealership. would have you driving off the lot in his death, Ed’s sons Mike and Rick write? Polish traditon, our thoughts Like many of the residents of your new Ford by the end of the day. would take over the business. Three Here are several suggestions: will be with you and we will be northeastern Wisconsin, Edward Sylvester’s abilities were a boon for years after that, Cy retired to spend • The standard traditonal Happy wishing you good health, the ful- Karcz was a third generation Polish- Karcz and soon a bigger showroom as much time in Cape Coral, Fla. as Easter greeting in Polish is: fillment of your dreams and our he could. Wesołego Alleluja! Nowadays Lord’s copious blessings). The company was on good solid it is becoming increasingly footing through the rest of the 1980s common to say or write just IF YOU DO NOT HAVE POLISH and 1990s. Used cars started to over- Wesołych Świąt! Since in De- CHARACTERS on your keyboard, take the new car sales, but Karcz cember that also means Merry you have one of two options. Visit soldiered on. The Motor Company Christmas, you can expand it http://polish.typeit.org/ which will ran into real trouble with the Great to read Wesołych Świąt Wiel- enable you to type all the ą, ć, ł, ś, Recession. With credit drying up kanocnych! (literally: Happy ż, etc. properly or just forget them for both companies and individuals, Easter Holidays). entirely. Polish texters and many cars started to pile up on the lot. As • Some people like to add wishes emailers completely ignore the ac- this scenario played out across the for a tasty Easter feast, some- cent marks and are nevertheless country, auto makers stared consoli- thing like “Enjoy your hallow- fully understood. dating dealers which forced Karcz fare” (the food blessed on Holy to sell its franchise back to Ford in Saturday). Combined with the IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ACCESS April of 2008. The company strug- above the greeting would come to a shop offering Polish-language gled for the next 6 months, selling at as: Wesołego Alleluja oraz cards, you can order them from the The final location of the Ford dealership at 723 State Highway 32. used cars and taking in all the body smacznego święconego! Polish American Journal Bookstore work available but it wasn’t enough. • If you want to send a bit more online at www.polamjournal.com, American. His grandfather, Maciej was needed. Ed expanded west and On Friday, October 3, 2008 the 62 than just the bare-bones greeting, or see the advertisement on the back Karcz, left Suleczyno, Poland in opened a new office and sales floor year old Polish-American company you might couch it in a formu- of this month’s paper. 1869 and ended up in Wisconsin in at 222 West Pulaski Street. With the closed its doors for the last time. lation such as: Życzymy Wam the late 1870s. Edward was born in economic boom times of the 1960s Wesołych Świąt Wielkanoc- DID YOU KNOW? Maple Grove, Wisconsin in March Sylvester hit his stride. The Karcz ALTHOUGH THE KARCZ MO- nych, dużo zdrowia, smacz- • Polish people refer to Lent as of 1916 and the family eventually Motor Company became one of TOR COMPANY is gone, many of nego jajka i mokrego śmigusa- “Wielki Post” (the Great Fast). moved to Pulaski. With the end of Ford’s top dealerships and Cy began its former buildings are still being dyngusa! (We wish you a Happy • Lent begins on Popielec or Środa the Second World War, Edward se- racking up honors including Ford’s used. The company’s first home at Easter, good health, a tasty /Eas- Popielcowa (Ash Wednesday) cured a plot of land one block west Top Hatter Sales Award. In 1969 162 West Pulaski is now Wery’s ter/ egg and a wet Dyngus Day.) when the faithful have their from the heart of Pulaski, Assump- and 1970 Sylvester was named by Flowers ’n Things, while the second • For a more religious-flavored heads sprinkled with ashes as a tion Roman Catholic Church. In “Time Magazine and Reader’s Di- building next door is home to the greeting you might write: Z oka- sign of the transitory nature of 1946, he opened his Motor Compa- gest as Ford’s Top Salesman in the Pulaski Library. zji Święta Zmartwychwsta- life on earth. ny at the intersection West Pulaski Nation.” The final showroom at 723 State nia Pańskiego życzymy Wam • The Polish term for Easter is and Main and began offering auto With an All-Star on his hands, Ed Highway 32 may not be as lucky miłych, zdrowych i spokojnych “Wielkanoc” (the Great Night) body and glass installation services. needed more room for all the cars as its predecessors, as a developer świąt oraz obfitych łask Bożych or, less commonly, “Wielka Shortly thereafter, Karcz became a Cy was selling. In 1974, Karcz Mo- plans to raze it and put a Bellin dla całej Rodziny! (On the Feast Niedziela” (Great Sunday). Ford-Mercury dealer and Ed hired tor Company made its final move Health in its place. 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HAPPENINGS: CHICAGO STYLE / Geraldine Balut Coleman The Truth and Remembrance – The Katyń Massacre PHOTO: JULITA SIEGEL

Attendees caroling. Korzistka and Quartet. Our Lady of Katyń. the Katyń Forest Massacre. The film to the proceeds from previous recit- CHICAGO — Well over 200 probes the issues of truth, justice, als by Michał Korzistka. As the av- guests attended the opening of the and memory in a shrouded family erage conservation cost per book is Truth and Remembrance – The tragedy. $500, the PMAL is grateful for all Katyń Massacre exhibit that took the support the project has received place on Sunday, February 8, 2015, CAROLING AT PMA. An evening in anticipation of the Library’s cen- in the Sabina P. Logisz Great Hall of bilingual caroling, Koledawanie, tennial. of The Polish Museum of America. hosted by AMOPOD (Americans of The exhibit commemorates the 65th Polish Descent, Inc.) and The Pol- CHICAGO SOCIETY INAUGU- anniversary of the Katyń Massacre. ish Museum of America (PMA), RAL BALL. On January 31, almost It contains 32 bilingual Polish/Eng- turned out to be a huge success. 200 guests travelled through the on- lish panels that relate the history of “Wieczor Koled, “ the annual carol- set of a major snowstorm to attend events leading up to World War II, ing gathering of members, friends, the Chicago Society of the Polish followed by the Katyń Massacre, its and guests of the AMOPOD and the National Alliance Inaugural Ball cover-up, and the unending search PMA, attracted over 200 guests on at Elmcrest Banquets in Elmwood for the truth. The exhibit was pre- January 18, 2015. Additionally, the Park, Illinois. The Chicago Soci- pared by the “Katyń Family” As- choir of the Highlanders’ Children’s ety’s Ball was pleased to salute its sociation of Łódź and the Museum Choir of the Tatra Mountain Cul- honorees, Frank Spula, president of Independence Traditions in Łódź. tural Foundation and the Lajkonik of the Polish National Alliance and As we all know, Katyń has be- Song and Dance Ensemble made a the Polish American Congress, and Romuald Matuszczak, Frank Spula, Andrew Przybylo, and Thaddeus come the symbol of one of the most “surprise” visit to add to the post Andrew Przybylo, Mayor of Niles, Makarewicz. shocking, yet little known geno- – Christmas merriment. Caroling Illinois, and businessman extraor- cides of the 20th century. It was in included Przybieżeli do Betlejem dinaire, and to induct the Society’s POLISH STUDIES spring of 1940 that numerous units (Quickly to Bethlehem), Cicha Noc 2015 officers. of the Soviet NKVD (Secret Police) (Silent Night), and Jungle Bells, just The evening began with the sing- murdered 22,000 Polish prisoners of to name a few. ing of the national anthems of the war in three different locations, now The PMA’s and AMOPOD’s Republic of Poland and the United Study in Poland This Summer! collectively known as “Katyń.” This “Wieczor Koled” was successful States of America, followed by was part of a larger Soviet campaign thanks to the efforts of those who welcoming remarks by Romuald against the Polish nation in which publicized the event, who made the Matuszczak, Inaugural Ball Chair. one million people were deported to preparations, who volunteered their The Rev. Robert Fedek, pastor of Siberia where many died in deplor- time during and after the event, and Our Lady of Victory Parish in Chi- able conditions. Present at this event those who underwrote this event. cago, gave the invocation. A special were 11 “Siberia” children, who This was a cooperative effort, with performance by the Wici Dancers were acknowledge and honored. the PMA playing a leading role by of the Polish National Alliance en- Katyń: Truth and Remembrance providing a great location and or- tertained the guests. Thaddeus Ma- runs through March 11, 2015. Guest ganizational expertise. AMOPOD’s karewicz, newly-elected president speakers included historians Dr. mission is to preserve, distribute, of the Chicago Society, Charles Marek Jan Chodakiewicz and Piotr and promote the history and culture Komosa, vice president, and Mark Uzarowicz. of Poles and Polish Americans. Next Orwat, immediate past president, Marek Jan Chodakiewicz (in- year will mark the 25th anniversary reflected on plans and accomplish- set, below) is a Polish American of this caroling event. ments of the Society. The Honor- historian specializing in East Cen- able John A. Wasilewski, retired tral European history of the 19th KORZISTKA PIANO RECITAL AT Cook County Judge, installed the and 20th cen- PMA. On Sat., Jan. 31, 2015, with a Chicago Society’s 2015 officers. turies. His his- major snowstorm approaching Chi- After dinner, guests danced to the torical works cago, some 80 individuals filled the music of The Music Company. include: After Sabina P. Logisz Great Hall of The NEW YORK — Your friends ner, intermediate and advanced lan- the Holocaust: Polish Museum of America to attend DOM DZIECKA AND WHITE have done it. Your cousins have guage classes are available. Addi- Polish-Jewish a benefit piano recital hosted by The TULIP BALL. Dom Dziecka, Chil- done it. And you’ve heard all about tional classes are offered in cultural Relations in the Polish Museum of America Library dren’s Home Foundation in Chi- the cafes, museums, underground enrichment including Polish Art, Wake of World (PMAL) and the Chicago Chopin cago, held its second annual White restaurants and clubs, and Old Film, Literature, History and more. War II, and Be- Society. The recital to benefit the Tulip Ball on January 24 at the ever- Towns with their castles and drag- Prices begin at $1,620 for a 3-week tween Nazis Library’s Rare Book Conservation popular European Crystal Banquets ons. Now, it’s your chance to study program at the Jagiellonian Univer- and Soviets: Project was performed by renowned in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Its in Poland! The Kosciuszko Founda- sity and $925 for a non-intensive Occupation Politics in Poland. In Polish pianist, Michał Korzistka, goal was to fund the building of an- tion is currently accepting applica- program at the John Paul II Catholic 2003, Chodakiewicz was appointed accompanied by a distinguished other playground for an orphanage tions for its summer programs at the University of Poland. Program fees Research Professor of History and quartet, featuring Miguel Garcia- in Poland. Established in 2011, Dom Jagiellonian University in Cracow in 2004 Professor of History at the include tuition, dormitory housing, Bender and Agnieszka Likos on Dziecka, an Illinois not-for-profit and the John Paul II Catholic Uni- meals and sightseeing. Airfare is Institute of World Politics (IWP) in violin, Davis Perez on the viola, organization, is the only organiza- versity of Lublin. Not only will you not included. Washington, D.C. Since 2008, he and Patrycja Likos on cello. The tion in Chicago that directly helps have the opportunity to explore old Absolute beginners are wel- has also held the Kościuszko Chair program featured Fryderyk Cho- orphanages in Poland. Polish medieval towns and historic come! We’ll help you transfer the in Polish Studies at IWP. Professor pin’s Piano Concerto, No. 2, F Mi- Last year’s benefit raised funds sites, you’ll have the opportunity to credits you earn abroad to your uni- Chodakiewicz earned his masters nor, Opus 21, and Jarosław Golem- to create a playground for an or- pick up a few undergraduate cred- and doctoral degrees from Colum- biowski’s String Quartet, No. 3, phanage in Wałbrzych, Poland. This its and meet other Polish Americans versity here in the States. And, if bia University. Part I and II. year’s ball was another success, from around the world! you want to fly with other program Piotr Uzarowicz, a graduate of The PMAL initiated the Rare and Dom Dziecka raised sufficient Join us for summer Polish lan- participants, you’ll be able to fly Loyola University Chicago, is the Book Conservation Project in money to build its next playground guage classes in Poland. Classes with other KF students on regularly producer and director of the 2010 2012, focusing on conserving ap- for the children’s orphanage in Poli- at the Jagiellonian University are scheduled flights to Poland. documentary film, “The Officer’s proximately 300 rare books. With cach, Poland. Rev. Jerzy Gawlik, as- available for 3-, 4-, and 6-weeks. Scholarships are available. Wife” that follows a son’s startling the generosity of the Friends of the sociate pastor of St. Joseph Church Classes at the JPII Catholic Univer- For classes, prices, course infor- discovery. After the death of his PMAL and grants from the Minis- in Wheeling, Illinois, gave the invo- sity can be as short as two weeks or mation, scholarship information and father, a forgotten safe deposit box try of Foreign Affairs of Poland, 40 cation. Agata Paleczny, Warsztaty as long as eight! You will be able additional details, please see http:// reveals his grandmother’s autobiog- books published in the 16th, 17th, Teatralne actress and singer, provid- to start language classes at a level www.thekf.org/programs/summer/ raphy, old photos of an army officer, and 18th centuries have been con- ed an artistic performance by sing- which is appropriate to the knowl- study/ or call the Summer Study and a mysterious postcard that all served under this project. Three of ing “Mamo” from the Polish opera, edge you already have and develop Abroad office (212) 734-2130 ext. help to uncover a concealed crime: these books were conserved thanks “Halka” by Stanisław Moniuszko. your language skills further. Begin- 210. 8 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • MARCH 2015 To Dance Again with Pani Ada Syrena-Milwaukee He sent the manuscript that was be- have an opening that allow on hot about Poland, culture, dance and all vision in pink – dressed in a brighter presents the Old-World hind in its intended publication date. days to be released and thrown back things Polish. She told me that she Mary Todd Lincoln style 1800s pe- Carrying a typewriter and fax ma- and in winter a fur lining could be cuts out all my cultural articles in riod gown was one of my favorite Elegance of Poland’s chine with me on tour and through attached. In the 17th century, it was The Polish American Journal and costumes worn by Neil’s wife Lynn Bygone Era frequent contact with Pani Ada by worn over an inner żupan. The Kon- keeps them in a book under her bed Dziadulewicz, the Ball Chairperson. phone, letters and fax, the book’s tusz is tied with a long, wide sash for reference. Carol Mayer a costume aficionado by Staś Kmieć scope was enlarged and with the (pas kontuszowy). It has been said The four course dinner with made her Ching Shih, the Chinese Every year in February since assistance of authoring one section that the first Kontusze were worn entrée choices of Filet Mignon, Female Pirate costume and matched 1988, the Syrena Polish Folk Dance and a portion of another, the book – by Szlachta nobility who captured Whitefish Królowej Bony Sforza her husband Robert as a Pirate King. Ensemble has presented its mas- a comprehensive and defin- and Vegetable Wellington Her family having been in the Unit- querade ball – Bal Maskowy at the itive encyclopedia on Pol- was followed by the tradi- ed States for multiple generations, Grand Ballroom of the Wisconsin ish Dance was completed. tional Polonez performed Carol had conducted extensive re- Club in downtown Milwaukee. Years passed and post- by Syrena in flamboyant search into her lineage, discovering The exclusive event is attended by cards became fewer and masquerade garments. The her maiden name Cira (Cyra in Po- invitation only and is a “must” for then the opportunity and 1794 melody in A-minor, land) came from roots in the Lipusz anyone seeking to experience the the chance to once again “Pożegnanie Ojczyzny” region of Pomorze. historic aspect of Poland’s culture. dance with Pani Ada (Farewell to the Homeland) Everyone was out of their seats I was privileged to attend this came about. Tym Stoll, a by Michał Kleofas Ogiński and on the dance floor for “Ada’s year’s event, and included in the transplant from Ohio and was played. Attendees were Kujawiak” – a dance made popu- trip a long overdue reunion with a newer Syrena member then invited on the floor for lar among recreational folk danc- my dear friend, Pani Ada Dzie- made the suggestion to at- a Grand March communal ers throughout the United States wanowska, the Artistic Director tend the Bal Maskowy, and Polonaise. There were so and even in Japan. It consists of of Syrena. I have known Pani Ada what better place to recon- many participants from only two repeated sections, and its since her time in Boston, when she nect with Pani Ada than at the over 200 attendees, basic structure makes it easy to fol- was the director of The Krakowiak this classic Polish event? that the procession had to low for the novice. A “Waltz Mixer” Polish Dancers. Her husband M. travel throughout the side had Pani Ada (in Polish) and Lynn Kamil Dziewanowski – a histo- THE BAL began at 5:30 halls and then finish on the (in English) instruct the couples rian of Poland, Russia and modern p.m. and was intended to dance floor. through period figures to inter- Europe, was a professor at Boston conclude at midnight. I en- change partners. Pani Ada remarked University. She was born in Poland tered the lavish Wisconsin A VIENNESE WALTZ fol- about the charming inflections to the and learned the traditions and cel- Club – a location that be- lowed and I had the oppor- calls such as – “a teraz kułeczko!” ebrations of the Poznań, Pomorze, gan as an exclusive social tunity to escort Pani Ada that she remembers from her earlier and Kujawy countryside, and Polish club over a century ago. to the floor as my partner. days in Poland. national dances in school. Pani Ada It was the former home She instructed me to hold Dressed as Zorro was Syrena’s was popular throughout recreational of banking magnate and her strongly and firmly and choreographer of the last 6 years folk dance circles as an instructor Congressman Alexander to keep my steps smaller. – Duane Tomka. Having finished and popularized Polish dance with a Mitchell, and is exactly At age 98, Pani Ada is as- the Choreographer’s Course in Rz- series of folk dance record albums what you would imagine it tonishing for her energy, eszów, he has brought the ensemble, accompanied with a learning sylla- to be: an enclave of quiet involvement and love of celebrating their 40th anniversary, bus. The couple moved when Kamil Victorian gentility – high- The author and Pani Ada Dziewanowska, the Artistic dance. She noted that I too into the 21st century – utilizing began teaching at the University backed armchairs, fresh Director of Syrena. had tasted this elixir of lon- technical and computer devices. of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. We met flowers, paintings bearing gevity and had not changed His main initiative is to bridge the again at the first festivals held by plaques indicating original owner- them from Ottomans. Throwing the over the many years. The secret was gap between the children’s, youth the Polish Folk Dance Association ship, historic photographs, and aus- sleeves on one’s back and stroking dance and its three elements: and adult dancers and to have the of the Americas in Detroit. tere mahogany walls. one’s moustache was considered to For the Mind – “one must pay 3 groups “feed” into the ascension Occasional postcards and chance I was greeted at the top of the be a signal of readiness to fight. attention to the directions of move- by natural progression. The Syrena meetings followed, our next meet- stairs by Neil Dziadulewicz, 1984 Cocktails were enjoyed to the ment, right, left, clockwise or coun- Ensemble presented dances from ing was in Lublin, Poland, as Pani President of Syrena and Ball Com- music of The Elegant Gypsies, ter-clockwise.” Central Poland’s Opoczno region. Ada was finishing her degree and With 9 couples, there was often an certification at The Course for In- interesting juxtaposition of a single structors of Polish Artistic Ensem- couple versus the mass. bles. When she began the course Pani Ada was acknowledged it was held in Płock and had since with flowers and a round of “Sto lat” moved to the University of Marie that was revised to “Wiele Lat.” In Curie-Skłodowska. I was in my sec- typical fashion, she took the micro- ond year of study and I was pleased phone and scolded the few female to see this familiar face. We danced dancers who changed from their the Polonez together at the opening evening attire into folk costume and banquet festivities, and I remember had forgotten to bring their head ker- vividly the historical commentary chiefs, saying “We wear kerchiefs in Pani Ada provided throughout the the Opoczno Suite, I’ll come from procession of figures. another life and haunt you… don’t forget your kerchiefs” – displaying WE WOULD SEE EACH other dai- that her no-nonsense character has ly, and occasionally in combined no sign of ever changing. classes. Pani Ada documented con- A fixture at the most prominent certs and classes with her Super Polish balls across the country, the 8mm movie camera, and had me Anthony Kawalkowski Orchestra demonstrate the men’s steps for from Chicago provided the music dances from the Warmia region, as Guests at the Syrena Polish Folk Dance Ensemble’s masquerade ball – Bal Maskowy. for the evening. Comprised of some well as the partnered lifts and jumps of Chicago’s finest musicians and for the national dance, Oberek as mittee member, who was attired in Holly Trimborn Schuh on violin For the Heart – “the playing of vocalists with the virtuoso violinist she fastidiously recorded it on cel- the military officer’s uniform of the and James Waller on finger guitar. music enlivens and brings great at the helm, they led the audience luloid. Pani Ada would grab me in Civil War. I was guided to another From across the reception hall, hav- joy.” through opera, folk, salon and co- free moments and test out certain member Kay Josten, who had been ing discovered my disguise, I heard For the Physique – “that is obvi- tillion contra dances, classic ball- figures and partnered steps. with the ensemble for over 20 years; a familiar voice call out my name ous, no gym can give the full-body room dances and social dances from Our paths crossed again briefly she was gracing the waiting area di- – it was Pani Ada’s daughter Basia. movement that dance provides.” Swing to Pop. There was something when Pani Ada returned to the Mas- van in a medieval maiden’s costume Studying fashion, textile design and We whirled around the floor, en- for everyone – never have I heard an sachusetts area to teach a special of bright pink with a flowing veiled photography in Poland under Polish gaged in constant conversation and orchestra with such diverse style. evening. My friend Regina Las- headpiece. Other guests followed in State and Kosciuszko Foundation it was as if I was transported back A buffet of Polish desserts made kowska and I attended as partners imaginative period attire from the scholarships, she earned a Bach- in time. Returning to the table for a by the ensemble members, followed to dance. The last time we met in Middle Ages to the 1940’s, while elor’s and Master’s degree from the dessert of hot peach and apple cob- by the “Biały Mazur” signaled the person was in Poland, when Syrena those not as savvy wore tuxedos Łódź Academy of Art. Pani Ada’s bler, we heard the popular tango conclusion of the festivities. From a and my dance ensemble Lubliniacy and full-length evening gowns. Fr. son Jaś also traveled to the event “Umówiłem się z nią na dziewiątą” Bygone era, Syrena’s Bal Maskowy were both in attendance at the 1986 Rajmund Grawonski S.J. of St. Pat- from California. From the age of (I Have a Date with Her at Nine). brought the tradition and charm of Festival of Polonia Artistic En- rick’s seminary in Menlo Park, Cali- 14, he partnered his mother in many With a melody by Jewish composer “Old Warsaw” and Polish elegance sembles from Abroad in Rzeszów. I fornia travels each year to attend. As teaching workshops and shared in Henryk Wars (Warszawski) and text to Milwaukee. It is an event that can remember walking from lunch and Pani Ada was unaware I was to be in the writing of the original syllabi of by Emanuel Schlechter, the tune not to be compared to other Polish- encountering Pani Ada and mem- attendance, I made sure to abide to dances. appeared in the 1937 film Piętro American formal affairs. At mid- bers of Syrena as they were headed the instructions and arrive masked; wyżej, where it was sung by Euge- night, the party continued on a low- to their meal and did a swift turn- I wore a lavish gold Venetian mask SPOTTING PANI ADA, I made niusz Bodo. We began to sing the er level and Pani Ada finally wound around to spend a second lunch in and the 17th century Kontusz made my way to greet her with (in typi- words we could remember: down for the night at 2:30 am. conversation with Pani Ada. for me by the costume manager of cal Polish style) a presentation bou- v v v Prior to leaving on a two-year Mazowsze before he retired. quet of roses. Speaking in Polish, I “Umówiłem się z nią na The date for the next Bal Mas- tour of Fiddler of the Roof in 1994, The long robe outer garment with relayed that “I had not seen her for dziewiątą kowy has been set for February 6, I was approached by Jacek Galazka a set of decorative buttons down the many years, and wanted to surprise Tak mi do niej tęskno już 2016. Contact Syrena at www. syre- of Hippocrene Books to assist with front became popular in the 16th her on this occasion.” Pulling off the Zaraz wezmę od szefa akonto nadancers.com to acquire an invita- the editing and direction of Pani century and came from Hungary and mask, she was delighted and aston- Kupię jej bukiecik róż.” tion and to have the opportunity to Ada’s book Polish Folk Dances Turkey to the lands that were under ished. We began an evening of rem- reunite, meet and maybe dance with and Songs: A Step-by-Step Guide. Polish-Lithuanian rule. The sleeves iniscence and lively conversation Across the dance floor, I spotted a the legendary Pani Ada. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • MARCH 2015 www.polamjournal.com 9

THE PONDERING POLE / Ed Poniewaz Spring, At Last! Polish is popping up like pop- Eastern Europeans, Tom Brady, pies. Take your pick. quarterback for the Super Bowl Janice Dickinson, is a model, au- champion New England Patriots, is thor, and television personality. Ac- a quarter Polish according to Eth- cording to Wiki, she “has been de- niCelebs.com. scribed by herself and others as the Tom’s maternal grandmother first supermodel.” Born in Brook- was Bernice Theresa Obitz (the lyn, New York, her Polish mother daughter of Charles John Obitz and is Jennie Marie Pietrzykowski. Her Anna Stish). Bernice was of Polish book is entitled “No Lifeguard on descent. Charles was the son of Wil- Duty: The Accidental Life of the liam Obitz and Maria Ulik. Anna World’s First Supermodel (2002).” was the daughter of Peter Stish and Based on what I barely know of her, Katarzyna Anastasia Koslicki. Janice is a good person who, despite While I was drinking Luksusowa all of her gifts and successes, has on the rocks and watching the Su- had a tough journey through life. I per Bowl, I was also eating a couple hope she is doing well and I wish bags of Doritos. Of course I watch SCOTT ZABIELSKI’S COMMERCIAL, “The Middle Seat,” won him the her peace and happiness. the Super Bowl for the commercials grand prize in this year’s “Crash the Super Bowl” contest – $1 million and and it was neat to find out that a a dream job at Universal Pictures in Hollywood. FROM THE YAHOO TICKER, I Polish guy won the “Crash the Su- yourself the degree of significance niewaz, 6432 Marmaduke Avenue, give you the “Polish Boy” sandwich JANICE DICKINSON, “the first su- per Bowl” contest. That lucky fan’s of the Polish contribution in this St. Louis, MO 63139; email ali- and good (but cheap) vodka. permodel,” was born in Brooklyn to life changed in the most incredible event. [email protected]. I was not familiar with the “Pol- Jennie Marie Pietrzykowski. way today when PepsiCo’s Doritos If you have a thought about this N.B. If you send email, reference ish Boy,” a super sandwich that brand awarded Scott Zabielski of month’s topics, have questions, the Polish American Journal or the originated and is apparently very to check out Steve’s. I’d like to hear Los Angeles the grand prize in this would like to explore a particular Pondering Pole in the subject line. popular in Cleveland. In a piece ti- some stories from our Cleveland year’s “Crash the Super Bowl” con- topic, or have interesting facts to I will not open an email if I do not tled “The Best Diners in America”, readers about this diner and the test – $1 million and a dream job at share, contact me at: Edward Po- recognize the subject or the sender. Steve’s Lunch is on the list, a diner “Polish Boy.” Universal Pictures in Hollywood. restaurant located in Cleveland. The other Yahoo ticker was “The Zabielski created the best home- Here is how Steve’s and the PB Best Booze (at the Best Price) for made Doritos ad in the ninth edition LOW Our Hours are: were presented in the piece: Your Home Bar” that included the of the award-winning consumer- KO SK Lunch i’ M-F 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. This legendary, 24-hour diner Polish vodka Luksusowa on the list. created ad contest, racking up the SO S in the Detroit-Shoreway ‘hood is a My heart jumped because I am fa- highest number of total fan votes on Fri. Night Dinners 60-year institution that has seldom miliar with this brand. (Perhaps a bit doritos.com. 5:00-9:00 p.m. too familiar – yikes!) My high opin- closed its doors since it opened Congrats Scott, and please Sat. Night Dinners ion and discovery of taste and price them. With less than a dozen seats google Joe Pytka. Good luck in 4:00-9:00 p.m. in the place (and tabletop jukeboxes was echoed one time in a personal your future film pursuits. story. Lounge open ’til 1:00 a.m. for nostalgia), the joint does a fine on Fri. and Sat. breakfast, but the specialty is amaz- A number of years back, after our MAIL CALL. It was good to hear ing skinless beef franks piled with meal at a local restaurant we were from Ron Tomczik regarding the Cleveland’s Premier Polish dry chili (kind of like the Flint co- talking with the mixologist and I Polish Enigma code breakers. Your American Restaurant ney-style), or its take on Cleveland’s asked him what his favorite Polish eMail peaked my interest, Ron, so UNIVERSITY INN Now in our 92nd year own Polish Boy (piled with fries, vodka was. I expected to hear Cho- much so, that I have been doing CLEVELAND, OHIO in Business coleslaw, and hot sauce). pin or Belvedere but to my surprise, some research. The Polish involve- ESTABLISHED IN 1923 he singled out Luksusowa. 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SPOTLIGHT ON LONG ISLAND / Barbara Szydlowski Celebrating General Casimir Pulaski Happy Birthday to General Ca- tion of Julius Caesar in 44 BC. His calling to the island was a way of MALISZEWSKI MAREK PHOTO: simir Pulaski, born March 6, 1745 death made the Ides — the 15th of paying back these rude folks with in Warsaw, Poland. At the age of 15, March, May, July, and October on kindness. The difficulty of his task he joined his father and other mem- the Roman calendar; the 13th the was aggravated by a lack of under- bers of Polish nobility in opposing other months of the year — a turn- standing on the part of the pagan the Russian and Prussian interfer- ing point in Roman history, one of Irish, especially their inability to ence in Polish affairs. He traveled the events that marked the transition understand the Christian doctrine of to Paris, where he met Benjamin from historical period known as the the Trinity. To get across the mes- Franklin, who induced him to sup- Roman Republic to the Roman Em- sage that the God he served was port the colonies against England in pire. three persons in one, Patrick used the American Revolution. Pulaski, Although March was the third the Shamrock to illustrate the mys- impressed with the ideals of a new month of the Julian calendar, in the tery. To all my Irish friends: Happy nation struggling to be free, volun- oldest Roman calendar it was the Saint Patrick’s Day-March 17. teered his services. first month of the year. The holidays In 1777, Pulaski arrived in observed by the Romans from the THINK SPRING. The weather can’t Philadelphia where he met General first through the Ides often reflect make up its mind, especially in the George Washington, and later came their origin as New Year celebra- Spring. Some days it may be cold, to his aid at Brandywine and distin- tions. possibly snowy, or warm enough to guished himself as a brilliant mili- start planting a garden. According to tary tactician. Congress appointed SUPERSTITIOUS? How about the calendar, Spring is scheduled for Women carrying hand-made ‘palms’ to be blessed in church on Palm him Brigadier General in charge of Friday the 13th? There is a theory on March 20, but will it arrive with Sunday four horse brigades. In 1778 through that thirteen became unlucky be- polkas and sunshine? Polish villages (including Lipnica 883-6542 … The scheduled lecture Washington’s intervention, Con- cause primitive man reasoned that Murowana in Malopolska and Lyse) on February 8 was cancelled due to gress approved the establishment of when you added up your fingers PALM SUNDAY. The last Sunday organize palm competitions. The the snow, and will be rescheduled in the cavalry, appointing Pulaski as its you got ten, then add two feet and of March brings us to Palm Sunday, biggest of those can reach more the Spring … There will be a spring leader. Thus, Pulaski became known you had twelve, after that came the a holiday which, in many Christian than 100 feet in height — in 2008 concert on Sunday, March 8 featur- as “Father of the American Caval- unknown, or thirteen. Since the churches, includes a procession. The the highest palm was over 109 feet ing Krysia Wirkowski. ry.” He demanded much of his men unknown is frightening, thirteen assembled worshippers carrying high! and trained them and tested cav- became a scary concept. Did you palms represent the palm branches OFF TO A GOOD START. Some alry tactics, many of which he used know that Friday the 13th appears the crowds scattered in front of Je- MUSEUM REMINDER. The Polish of you are wondering if I made any in his fight for freedom in Poland. three times this year? sus as he rode into Jerusalem. The American Museum, located at 16 New Year resolutions. Not really, When allocations from Congress difficulty of procuring palms in un- Belleview Avenue, Port Washington although I did promise myself that were scare, Pulaski often used his HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY. favorable climates led to the substi- on the north shore of Long Island is I would attend more Polonia events. own personal finances in order to Here’s a legend about Saint Patrick, tution of branches of native trees in- open on Wednesday, Thursday, and In between the snow, rain, and sleet, assure his forces of the finest equip- the fifth century British-born monk cluding: yew, box, willow and olive. Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. I did manage to attend the Szym- ment and personal safety. who converted the Irish to Christi- It is customary in many churches … The 9th annual Museum Found- pozjum “Patriotyzm Dzisiaj” spon- anity: for the worshippers to receive palm ers Scholarship applications are sored by the Jozef Pilsudski Insti- MARCH FACTS. Here comes the The Emerald Islanders at that leaves on Palm Sunday. In parts of now available. High school seniors tute at the Polish Consulate in New Ides of March 15, a day on the time were given to piracy and brig- the world where this has historically of Polish descent entering college in York City, and attended the opening Roman calendar that corresponds andage. They had captured the fu- been impractical, Belgium, Finland the Fall 2015 who are residents of of a unique photograph exhibit by to this date but just what is the ture saint as a teenager and sold him and Lithuania, for example, substi- Nassau or Suffolk County may ask Xiomario at the Oyster Bay Histori- Ides? It’s the date of the assassina- into slavery. His later missionary tute traditions have arisen. Many for an application by calling (516) cal Society. 10 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • MARCH 2015

SPORTS / Tom Tarapacki More Honors for Coach K. It’s 1K for Coach K PHOTO: AUSA NEWS Mike Krzyzewski became the Arizona hockey coach Leo Golem- signed the ball and gave it back to first men’s Division I head coach to biewski, NBA referee Steve Javie, Jerpe. “You keep it, son,” he said. reach 1,000 wins when No. 5 Duke and slalom racer Kristina Koznick. “The memory is good enough for earned a 77-68 comeback victory Holdovers are Tony Adamowicz, me.” A few months later, Jerpe took over St. John’s at a sold-out Madison Jeff Klepacki, Joe Proski, Curt the ball out of its plastic protective Square Garden. His latest milestone Tomasevicz, and Evan “Big Cat” cube so he and his friends could came about three years after Coach Williams. play baseball with it. The ball went K became the all-time winningest The Hall’s 43rd annual induction into some high grass and was lost. coach at the Garden, surpassing his is scheduled for June 18th. “It was, more or less, the plot of former coach, Bobby Knight. The Sandlot, 32 years before the A large contingent of Duke fans KUBIAK RETURNS TO DENVER. movie was made,” wrote Malinows- yelled, “Coach K! Coach K!” af- Gary Kubiak has been given a ki. “To this day, the most valuable ter the game as Blue Devil players four-year contract to coach the Den- and important baseball in World Se- wore hats and T-shirts which read ver Broncos. ries history has never been found. “1,000 and Kounting.” “Gary Kubiak has established a And almost certainly never will be,” At the post-game press confer- track record of leadership, success he concluded. COACH MIKE KRZYZEWSKI, center, accepts the Association of the ence Krzyzewski was asked about and high character during his 30 sea- United States Army’s George Catlett Marshall Medal and Citation from how many more games he’d coach. sons in the NFL. While there is no KEEPING TRACK. Buck Jerzy (left) Nicholas D. Chabraja, chairman of the AUSA Council of Trustees, “There’s an end in sight,” he said. question he is a Bronco, what Gary recently marked a half-century an- and Gen. Gorden R. Sullivan, USA, Ret., Association president and “I’m going to be 68 next month and has learned from his other oppor- niversary keeping statistics for tele- chief executive officers. it’ll end sooner than later, but hope- tunities around the league — espe- vision and radio broadcasters of Coach Michael W. Krzyzewski, States of America. Krzyzewski fully not real soon.” cially in his eight seasons as a head professional and college football legendary head basketball coach at was recognized for his contribu- The Chicago native has won 927 coach — will tremendously benefit games. Duke University and a long-time tions as a strong supporter of na- games at Duke after starting his ca- our organization,” General Man- Buck was recently profiled by supporter of our men and women tional defense and those men and reer with five seasons at Army. He’s ager John Elway said in a statement Don Horkey in the Michigan Catho- in uniform and their families, re- women who have served, or are also achieved four NCAA titles and from the team. “Having coached on lic. As Horkey put it: Statisticians ceived the 2014 George Catlett now serving, to protect our free- 11 Final Four appearances. three Super Bowl champions and 11 like Jerzy are rarely acknowledged Marshall Medal, the highest award playoff teams, Gary knows what it on air for supplying on-the-spot, presented by the Association of the dom and liberty. POLES TRIUMPH. Agnieszka will take to deliver another World play-by-play information, but the United States Army. “His service exemplifies his Radwanska beat world number one Championship to Broncos fans. service they provide is vital, en- The award is given annually unique and patriotic commitment Serena Williams to help Poland to Coach Kubiak is all about winning abling announcers to describe with- to an individual who has exhib- to the highest American ideals,” its first Hopman Cup title in Perth, and doing things the right way.” out a hitch what’s happening on the ited selfless service to the United an AUSA official said. Australia. Elway knows Kubiak well, as gridiron below. World number five Radwanska Kubiak served as backup quarter- Jerzy’s career as a stat man start- wife, Paula. World Championships. claimed a 6-4 6-7(3) 6-1 win to put back to Elway for a pair of Super ed in 1965 when the Detroit Lions Among his many activities, he “Now I have to decide what to her country 1-0 up against the Unit- Bowl wins before becoming a part played the Washington Redskins was a long-time board member and do,” said Rutkowski, who also is an ed States and returned to partner of the team’s coaching staff after his in the annual Pro Football Hall of past chairman (1989-91) of the Na- exceptionally talented softball play- Jerzy Janowicz and beat Williams retirement. Last season Kubiak was Fame Game in Canton, Ohio. Later tional Polish American Sports Hall er, competing throughout the sum- and John Isner 7-5 6-3 in doubles offensive coordinator at Baltimore. he connected with Detroit broad- of Fame. Check out the full article mer on three softball teams, includ- as Poland became the 13th nation to Prior to that, the Texas native served casting legend Van Patrick, and in at: www.themichigancatholic.org. ing a Berks County adult women’s win the mixed team event. Radwan- for eight seasons as head coach of 1968 the pair started working Notre team. “Now I have to decide if I ska’s first victory over Williams in the Houston Texans. Dame football for Mutual Radio. PERKOSKI’S NOTEBOOK. Jerzy want to move up to the adult female nine meetings came after she signed The 53-year-old is fully recov- “We’d do Notre Dame football on Wilim, a Polish striker who played class where competition is tougher up former American great Martina ered from a mini-stroke he suffered Saturdays, the Lions on Sundays for Szombierki Bytom, Górnik or if I should stay in the youth fe- Navratilova as a coach. while coaching the Texans in 2013. and then Monday Night Football. I Zabrze and Stade Rennes, and was a male class. The Hopman Cup is an annual Both he and his wife, Rhonda are was getting $750 for each game, but member of the Poland national soc- international team indoor hardcourt both Polish Americans, having de- had to pay my own expenses,” Jerzy cer team in the 1960s, died at 73 ... THEY SAID IT. “Energy is not a tennis tournament in which mixed- scended from Polish families that said. Henryk Szczepański a Polish soc- matter of age, it’s a matter of com- gender teams compete on a country settled in Texas in the 1800s. When Patrick died in 1974, Jerzy cer star who competed in the 1960 mitment to your position, to what by country basis. Last year the Pol- remained with Mutual Radio. He’s Summer Olympics, died at 81 ... you do. As long as I’m doing it, I’m ish team comprised of Radwanska IT’S GOING, GOING, GONE! Ac- kept the stats for Irish football for 47 Polish cyclist Lucjan Lis, who won gonna bring energy.” and Grzegorz Panfil finished sec- cording to Erik Malinowski writ- years in a row, at home and away. a silver medal at the 1972 Summer — Mike Krzyzewski, on having ond to France. ing for foxsports.com, we’ll proba- One of his fondest memories was Olympics as well as a bronze and the energy to coach at age 67. bly never see one of the most iconic a 1979 road trip for a Notre Dame- a gold medal at the world champi- v v v VOTING UNDERWAY. Voters are of baseball souvenirs: the baseball Miami game in Tokyo. His prize onships in 1971 and 1973, respec- “We love Rob. Everything is selecting the Class of 2015 for the hit out of Forbes Field by Bill Ma- possession is a championship ring tively, died at 64 ... . Polish fencer about Rob right now.” National Polish American Sports zeroski on October 13, 1960. presented him when the Irish won Ryszard Zub, who won silver in — Tara Lipinski, covering Hall of Fame. New to the ballot in It was on that day that Pitts- the national title in 1988. In 2004, the team sabre events at the 1956 pre-Super Bowl festivities for NBC the high visibility category are All- burgh’s Mazeroski, batting in the Jerzy was recognized as the top stat- and 1960 Summer Olympics, died Sports, on the star of Media Day, Star pitcher Mark Gubicza and seventh game of the World Series, istician in college football by the in Italy at the age of 80 ... Nicho- Rob Gronkowski. NHL standout Joe Kocur. They led off the bottom of the ninth with All-American Football Foundation. las Stachowski of St. Francis High v v v join holdovers George Andrie, the only walk-off home run to win The 79-year-old was born Je- School in Athol Springs, N.Y. won “It’s an unbelievable feeling. It’s Conrad Dobler, Steve Wojcie- a World Series Game 7 in baseball rome Jerzy in Hamtramck. He got his league’s scholar athlete award everything I expected plus more.” howski, Mark Grudzielanek, history. his nickname from his fondness for presented by the WNY Amateur — Rob Gronkowski, on win- Larry Krystkowiak and Bryan A 14-year-old boy named Andy buckwheat cereal as a youngster. Football Alliance ... Missouri veter- ning the Super Bowl with the New Smolinski. Jerpe picked up the ball just be- He’s been a property and casualty an defensive line coach Craig Ku- England Patriots. He had six catch- New to the all other sports cat- yond the left-field wall and took it insurance agent for about four de- ligowski, named by Football Scoop es for 68 yards and a touchdown. egories are former University of to the Pirates clubhouse, where Maz cades, and lives in Detroit with his as the 2014 national defensive line v v v coach of the year, passed up a lucra- “I just think he loves what he’s tive offer to become defensive coor- doing. He has a great passion for it dinator at Illinois. Before coaching, ... I think it’s relationships, all the the Southgate, Mich. native was an people he’d been able to coach and all-conference offensive tackle at the impact he’s had. I think he wants Toledo ...... Nancy Walczyk of to continue to have that impact.” Boston, N.Y. received the Helen Bobby Hurley, on why his for- Baker Award for distinguished ser- mer coach at Duke, Mike Krzyze- vice by the U.S. Bowling Congress. wski, is still coaching. v v v DEAD CENTER. Madison Rut- “I have never had an action fig- kowski, 15, of Boyertown, Penn., ure, never had won her second title at the Interna- a bobblehead. tional Bowhunters Organization’s It took me world championships, held in Elli- eight years to cottville, N.Y. have my first The IBO specializes in 3-D ar- action figure.” chery shooting, and for the second — Marcin year in a row, Rutkowski won the Gortat, on the youth female class against a world- action figure wide field of other 13- to 18-year (left) with his olds. Her score was 530, with 32 likeness that “X” out of 50 targets. was given out Earlier last year, Rutkowski at a recent won the women’s open class at the Washington 2014 Winter Cam Classic in Roch- Wizards game. ester, N.Y., and was second overall The game sold in the three-tournament IBO Triple out. Crown, which leads to the IBO POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • MARCH 2015 www.polamjournal.com 11

RESTAURANT REVIEW / Geraldine Balut Coleman POLISH CHEF / Robert Strybel Podhalanka Reigns Supreme Old Polish Lenten Fare Once again, Podhalanka Res- she’s been here for 33 years.” Wielki Post (literally the Great some pepper, sugar and (optional) in 3 c water) and bake in preheated taurant has the spotlight. During a You will fi nd Helena back in the Fast), or Lent, has traditionally been caraway seeds and drizzle with sal- 350°oven 2 hrs. After switching off Friday, February 6, broadcast, Steve kitchen, frying the potato pancakes, associated with religious exercises ad oil. For best results, refrigerate heat, leave in oven until cooled to Dolinsky, food reporter for ABCTV/ preparing the naleśniki, and creat- and self-mortifi cation. That has in- several hrs before serving. room temp. Refrigerate and reheat Channel 7 Chicago, did a fantastic ing her well-known and delectable cluded avoiding rich foods and cut- as needed. job in reviewing a restaurant whose soups. I must admit that her biały ting back on overall food intake. LENTEN CABBAGE ROLLS food, in my opinion, gives warmth barszcz, (white beet) aka żurek, and Some of the following traditonal Postne gołąbki. Scald cored head MEATLESS KASHUBIAN PO- to the body and soul. zupa fasołowa (navy bean) soups Lenten foods may be served at pre- of cabbage in pot of boiling water TATO SAUSAGE Postna kiszka I’ve written twice before about are more than outstanding; they are Easter PolAm club and parish fi sh and remove wilted leaves as usual. kaszubska. In 1/4 c oil fry 2-3 Pani Helena Majec and her Pod- a soup lover’s dream. Served with fries. Fill with any of the following and chopped onions until tender and roll up: golden. Peel, rinse and grate 2-1/4 halanka Restaurant. Yes, I have to slices of rye bread with butter, Pod- FRIED FISH Ryba smażona. Rinse • Mushroom & rice: Dice 12- lbs potatoes into sieve and collect admit it is one of my favorite res- halanka’s soup will do the trick for and pat dry 2 lbs fresh or thawed 16 oz fresh white or Portobello drippings. When drippings settle, taurants and has excellent and au- these cold winter days in Chicago. frozen fi sh fi llets, salt lightly and mushrooms and fry up with 2 pour off clear liquid and add whitish thentic Polish meals at a very rea- If you have a larger appetite, once refrigerate several hrs or overnight. chopped onions in 3 T oil un- sediment at bottom (starch) to grat- sonable price. Here in Chicago, it is again, I suggest the pièce de résis- Optional: fi llets may be drizzled til tender. Combine withheld 4 ed potatoes. To grated potatoes add not hard to fi nd homemade Polish tance, zrary wisprzowe zawijane – with lemon juice and smothered in c slightly underdone rice; stir fried onions, 2 heaping T fl our & dishes served at numerous Polish rolled pork stuffed with carrots and sliced onions. Rinse and pat dry fi l- in 1 egg and 1 T chopped fresh 1-2 beaten eggs. Season rather gen- restaurants. And, yes, most of those celery. lets, salt & pepper, roll in fl our or parsley and/or dill, and season erously with salt, pepper and mar- restaurants are on the Northwest or For me, Podhalanka represents 50-50 mixture of fl our and plain with salt & pepper. joram and mix well. Stuff hog cas- Southwest Sides of Chicago and a step back in time. I fi rst started bread crumbs. Fry in 1/2” hot oil to • Rice & egg: Combine 4 c un- ing with mixture loosely, because it beyond. They all offer something to patronize Podhalanka years ago, a nice golden brown on both sides. dercooked rice, with 2 fi nely will expand during cooking. Twist that will satisfy every palette. But when I was working on my doctoral Drain on paper towel. You can give chopped onions fried gold- into links every 12-14”. Bake in you cannot overlook the former dissertation and needed a culinary your fi sh fry a Polish fl avor by serv- en tender in a little oil, 4-5 well-oiled baking pan in preheated bastion of the old Polish neighbor- boost. This was the place. For me, ing the fi sh with boiled potatoes (not chopped hard-cooked eggs, 1 375°oven 90-100 min, turning over hood, the “Polish Triangle” at the the soups reigned supreme. Adding fries), sauerkraut salad (not cole raw egg and 1 heaping T fi nely every 30 min to brown evenly on intersection of Milwaukee, Divi- the restaurant’s ambiance and con- slaw) and horseradish sauce (not chopped fresh dill, and salt & both sides. Serve hot from the oven sion, and Ashland. Nestled, almost versations with Pani Majec was all I tartar sauce). pepper to taste. or reheated with sour cream (or low- inconspicuously on Division Street needed. There is no doubt that it’s a • Potato & onion: Peel, cook and fat plain yogurt for dieters). is, as Jamie Katz stated in his May step-back in time with its linoleum- mash well 3 large potatoes and 2009 Smithsonian Magazine article, tiled fl oor, vinyl tablecloths, a lunch set aside. Grate 3 large peeled, POTATO PANCAKES Placki kar- “Chicago Eats,” you’ll discover the counter and tables and chairs from raw potatoes and drain in sieve, tofl ane. Peel, rinse and grate 2-1/4 “holy grail” of ethnic restaurants in the 1950s, along with rozmaite rzec- collecting drippings. When lbs potatoes into sieve and collect Chicago — Podhalanka. zy, an array of Polish memorabilia drippings settle, pour off clear drippings. When drippings settle, Since we all differ on which Pol- hanging along one of its walls - with liquid and add whitish sediment pour off clear liquid and add whitish ish restaurants have the best pierogi a television between them all. The at bottom to grated potatoes. sediment at bottom (starch) to grated and naleśniki, Dolinsky states that photo of Saint Pope John Paul II Combine with mashed pota- potatoes. Add 1-2 grated onions, 1-2 “You’ll fi nd some of the best pierogi reigns supreme at Podhalanka. toes, add 2-3 chopped onion eggs, 2 heaped T fl our, salt & pepper fried golden tender in a little and mix well. Spoon batter into hot and blintzes (naleśniki) in town” at This restaurant is not to be Podhalanka. SAUERKRAUT SALAD. Sałatka oil, 1 egg and salt & pepper oil, fry to a nice golden-brown on missed for it is an unforgettable ex- z kiszonej kapusty (above). Drain, generously. both sides and drain on paper towel. As Greg Jamka, co-owner perience; it is a return to your Bab- lightly rinse and press out moisture Fill cabbage rolls with fi lling of Hint: For placki that are crispy on along with his aunt, Helena Majec, cia’s culinary delights and shades of from 1 qt sauerkraut. Chop coarse- choice, roll up and place snugly in the outside and fully cooked on the puts it, “In the early 80s, my uncle days gone by. Podhalanka is located ly. Add 1 large grated carrot, 1-2 baking pan in no more than 2 lay- inside, press pancakes down with opened this place, he ran it for three at 1549 W. Division Street, (773) chopped onions and 1 peeled, diced ers. Drench with mushroom stock (1 spatula in frying pan to make them years, then my aunt took over and 486-6655. cooking apple. Toss, season with mushroom bouillon cube dissolved rather thin.

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BOOKS IN BRIEF / Mary Lanham NEW BOOKS Enduring the Pain of War New Renee Lukas Novel Explores SLICING THE BREAD PATHS OF HEARTS Children’s Survival Man- By C. Heart Perspectives on Gay Culture ual in 25 Poems Xlibris, 2011, 113 pps. TALLAHASEE, Fla. — Renee by Maja Trochimczyk 1663 Liberty Drive J. Lukas, daughter of renowned au- Finishing Line Press, 2014, 28pp. Suite 200 thor and historian Richard C. Lukas, PO Box 1626 Bloomington, IN 47403 has released her debut novel, The Georgetown, KY 40324 (888) 795-4274 Comfortable Shoes Diaries (Bella (859) 514-8966 Xlibris.com Books, 2015). Her father, Dr. Lu- Finishinglinepress.com Poetry and prose intermingle in kas, is the author of eight books on Maja Trochimczyk pulls no Paths of Hearts by C. Heart. Pre- the Polish experience during World punches with Slicing the Bread, a sented in two parts, Heart combines War II, including The Forgotten volume of 25 poems about the suf- his own life experiences as well Holocaust, which has had numerous fering and perseverance of Poles the experiences of his family and printings. during the Second World War and friends with that of fictional stories. Like her father, Renee is also a The Cold War. In the first part, Heart examines in published author, writing fiction This book of poetry was cre- two short vi- with diverse, humorous characters ated in response to World War II gnettes and sev- and a story that comments on cur- and subsequently The Cold War. always remember. eral poems, the rent social issues, including gay Heinous crimes were perpetrated Slicing the Bread: Children’s role of cats in marriage. Her first novel, The Com- against huge numbers of people, by Survival Manual in 25 Poems by his life. The sec- fortable Shoes Diaries, is a lesbian the orders of ruthless dictators. Mil- Maja Trochimczyk is available at ond part of the romantic comedy that explores dif- lions died and those that survived Amazon.com and finishingline- volume touches ferent perspectives on gay culture are haunted by the past. In these press.com. on the experi- and — at the same time — finds brief poems — no more than one ences of friends humor in the darkest situations, come a published author. As a child, page each — Trochimczyk paints About the author: Maja Tro- and family who such as job loss and bankruptcy. she would sneak into her father’s tiny portraits of these survivors and chimczyk was born in Poland and survived World War II. One particu- The novel tells the story of Sydney study when he wasn’t there and use their children. Some of these survi- educated in Warsaw and Montreal lar story recounts briefly the life of a Gray, a neurotic writer, who loses his typewriter. Most of the time, she vors cannot give up the habits they where she earned her Ph.D. from Polish woman who was exiled to Si- everything — her job, home, and didn’t get beyond “Chapter One.” learned to survive, such as hoarding McGill University. Not only is Dr. beria. Sometimes quirky, sometimes long-term relationship. How she’s But her parents encouraged her to food, making sure not one bit goes Trochimczyk a prolific poet having serious, Paths of Hearts skillfully able to pick herself up and find hap- express herself on the page, and one to waste. They seek to instill these published two volumes of poems balances these two counterpoints piness again is a real mystery, espe- Christmas, got her a typewriter of habits onto their children. In the and two poetry anthologies, she which makes for an interesting read. cially since she’s determined to fail her own. She used it to create her titular poem, a mother tells her child is a music historian as well. Maja Paths of Hearts by C. Heart is at everything. own magazine dedicated to family that, “war is hunger.” She stashes has taught music history at McGill available at Amazon.com, barne- Whether gay or straight, readers events. enough paper bags of sliced bread University and the University of sandnoble.com, and bookstore.xli- will find many universal themes to Renee graduated with a B.A. in in her kitchen for a month. In anoth- Southern California and has pub- bris.com. relate to in this story of heartbreak Motion Picture History, Theory, and er poem, “How to Walk” a mother lished four books on the subject. and loss, then hope. Most of all, the Criticism from Wright State Univer- warns her child to always be on the Many of her Polish and English About the author: C. Heart was novel is about accepting detours that sity in Dayton, Ohio. While there, lookout for the enemy; to be ever articles and poems have been trans- born in Poland and raised during the life throws our way, and eventually she studied the craft of storytelling vigilant. lated into German, French, Chinese, communist oppression. His parents, seeing the positive in what appears for the screen and fell in love with Like a farmer, Trochimczyk and Spanish. Maja Trochimczyk as part of the Underground Army, to be a negative situation. Like her screenwriting. She now teaches The gathered up her own memories, oral currently lives in California where fought the Nazis during World War father, Renee is very interested in Basics of Screenwriting for an adult histories of her family and oral tes- she serves as President of Moonrise II. In 1974, he moved to the United stories about disenfranchised groups education class. She has many more timonials from documentary films Press and is the Communications States where he married and settled and the injustices they often face. At novels up her sleeve as well, and like seeds and planted them in her Director for the Polish American down. He has held a variety of po- the same time, she enjoys telling looks forward to the beginning of fertile mind. She carefully culti- Historical Association. More infor- sitions, including his most recent these stories with a comedic twist. what she hopes will be a long writ- vated the seedlings until they blos- mation about Dr. Trochimczyk and profession as a landscaper and gar- Renee was born and raised in ing career. She now lives in Mas- somed into starkly vivid and lyrical her publications are available on her dener. C. Heart now lives in Virginia Tennessee, along with her older sis- sachusetts with her partner and two works of art for us to take notice and website, trochimczyk.net. with his wife. ter, Jennifer. It was her dream to be- stepsons. A Man of Letters Retired Mailman During his 33-year career as a “I turned around, and there he needed to be more assertive and Pens a Memoir of Camden letter carrier, Bednarczyk was, a beaming Jersey Joe in his tan less like a friendly pooch. “I real- took a writing course at Camden Cadillac with a miniature crown and ized I was chasing my own tail,” he His Beloved City County College in Blackwood. His JJ#1 on the license plates, waving to laughs. byline occasionally appeared in the me as he drove by.” Bednarczyk credits Connie (“the by Kevin Riordan weekly Camden County Record and He also describes the dozens of best thing that ever happened to Philadelphia Inquirer the Polish American Journal. businesses that lined the “Polish me”), family, and faith with sustain- HADDON HEIGHTS, N.J. — But a decade ago, after Bednar- Boardwalk,” Mount Ephraim Av- ing him throughout his struggle with All the guys who hung out at 10th czyk was diagnosed with cancer, enue, where couples stopped at the cancer. and Lowell in Whitman Park had what he called his “scribbling” took Dainty Sweet Shop and kids went to He hopes to be around for Pope nicknames. There were Moose, on a certain urgency. matinees at the Liberty Theater. Francis’ visit to Philadelphia next Winky, Dickie Doo — and a wiry “I didn’t know how many years I Later, Bednarczyk writes, he and September, and he hopes people fellow they called Muscles. had left,” he says. “I started writing the rest of his corner crew wore suits will read his book. “That’s because I didn’t have on loose-leaf … and the stories just and ties — their dates wore dresses “I can’t believe I did it,” the au- any,” explains Stan Bednarczyk, flowed, one after another.” and high heels — for Saturday- thor says. “I’m very proud of it.” who’s written and published My Like the memoir’s opening chap- STAN BEDNARCZYK, a frequent night movies at the elegant Savar He should be. It’s a story well Wagging Tail, a detailed, deeply felt ter, which describes Bednarczyk’s contributor to the Polish American Theater downtown. That is, when told — of a life well lived. memoir about a Camden corner boy, 1953 return to the rowhouse at 949 Journal, has published My Wag- they weren’t going to dances at the the neighborhood he loved, and the Jackson St. as an Army corporal ging Tail, a volume of his memories Polish American Citizens Club, a POLISH-ENGLISH man he became. freshly discharged after a tour of about Camden, N.J. neighborhood hot spot. The author, now 81, grew up the duty in Korea and Japan. alization that a clerk to whom he Eventually, the corner gang got TRANSLATOR youngest of five children of an im- He was accustomed to exchang- was bragging about Korea had lost jobs and steady girlfriends; Bednar- • Official documents, letters, migrant Polish couple who spoke ing manly handshakes with his fa- an arm in World War II. czyk and Connie were married in e-mails, etc. little English. He was shy, and he ther, Jozef, who surprised his son by “I hadn’t even seen any action,” 1958. They moved to Audubon the • Reasonable rates. loved baseball, movies, and mu- welcoming home the soldier with “a Bednarczyk says. following year, and have two grown • Fast, reliable service by e-mail sic, as well as Poznan Baking Co. long, emotional hug; my cheek rub- Though the Army chapters are daughters and three grandchildren. or regular mail. • Translation to/from other pumpernickel, St. Joseph’s Catholic bing against the sandpaper stubble well done, the author’s rendering of Connie, 77, typed up the book Church, and the sports columnists in languages available as well. of his face,” Bednarczyk writes. “It pre- and postwar Camden — roaring on the computer from her husband’s • Over 40 years experience the Evening Bulletin. was …. the only time he showed industries, lively ethnic neighbor- longhand. Her cousin Tom Weiss of working with genealogists, attor- Bednarczyk and his wife, Con- that kind of sentiment.” hoods, safe streets — is the book’s Cherry Hill helped with the editing. neys, businesses, film-makers, nie — married 56 years — are my The book covers the first 22 years most powerful element. “This is a legacy Stan has want- government, medical profes- neighbors in Haddon Heights, which of the author’s life and includes a “I was hanging out by our corner ed to leave for his family,” Con- sionals, etc. is how I learned of My Wagging number of evocative scenes: Bed- candy store, and I heard a car beep nie says. “And he’s finally had the ANDY GOLEBIOWSKI Tail. The book is available through narczyk’s mother, Katarzyna, play- to me,” Bednarczyk writes, setting chance to do it.” 109 Rosemead Lane Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble. ing baseball with him in her house a scene involving “Jersey Joe” Wal- As for the title, Bednarczyk says Cheektowaga, NY 14227 com. About that wry title, more in cott, Camden’s own heavyweight (716) 892-5975 dress; his confrontation with a nun he grew up trying to please people [email protected] a moment. at St. Joseph’s High School; his re- boxing champ. but slowly grew to understand he POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • MARCH 2015 www.polamjournal.com 13

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TRAVELOGUE – 5 Days in Poland / Staś Kmieć The Royal Route leads to a Royal Find Part XII something new and intriguing – it lemon balm, nettle, along with continued from last month was mesmerizing. As a “walking packages of linden flower, chamo- encyclopedia,” Joanna led me on an mile, rose, and coffee acorn, mint Moving onto ul. Świętojańska, historical epicurean excursion. leaf, and nettle. Dried Fruit pack- I see a new window display at the If you are looking for products ages of mulberry, dogwood, rowan, number seven location – a fine array prepared according to old, original hawthorn (głóg) are available. of classic old-style food products recipes, without artificial additives, In the sweets sections there are and a book of Old-World cuisine, and beautifully packed this place is szkloki and kopalnioki (hard candies Historia Polskiego Smaku. I had to the place to go. “The food is a jour- of rhubarb, plums, or aniseed from have this book, so I wandered in, ney to discover culture, traditions Śląsk); oblaty (sweets from vanilla, past the doorway, and down a short and flavors,” says Joanna. cinnamon, and even garlic, on- corridor enclosed by slabs of stone There are marinated mushrooms, ion; and pumpkin seeds, sunflower to reach the shop – Klasyka Smaku, dried mushrooms; additives for seeds, peanuts, sesame in caramel. a sort of Health Food Store special- meat: blueberry, cranberry, black- Traditional cakes are available: izing in the tastes of real Poland. thorn (tarnina), rowan (jarzębina), Sękacz tree cakes and Mrowiska Greeted by the proprietor Joanna red pepper paste and green wal- Mazurskie – an beautiful “anthill” Jams of damson (mirabelki), rhubarb, and gooseberries, and green to- Golatowska, I promptly inquired nut; accessories for tea: jam with cake made of a very thin and irregu- mato preserves made by a religious order of nuns, and preparations of about the book I saw in the store sea buckthorn (rokitnika), rowan, larly fried chrust/faworki, which are cherries with nalewka, or rum, blackberry with egg liqueur, and berries front. She informed me that the and quince. arranged in the shape of the mound in Żubrowka stand in an ordered arrangement on the shelves. book was not on sale here, but could Jams of damson (mirabelki), and topped with a honey-lemon ic- be found at one of the popular book- rhubarb, and gooseberries, and ing. In addition, it is sprinkled with es of rhubarb, chokeberry (aronia), sugar. store chains. Getting ready to depart, green tomato preserves made by a flakes, raisins, cranberries, and pop- blackberry, red currant (czerwona Unique flavors in cooking can be I was taken in by some of the unique religious order of nuns, a prepara- py seeds. It was formerly made ​​only porzeczka), and beet are pressed achieved with rapeseed oil (olej rz- products and then was promptly tions of cherries with nalewka, or in the houses of Bishops and only on directly from the fruit, with no ad- epakowy) from the Św. Wawrzyńca treated to a tour of the quaint shop’s rum, blackberry with egg liqueur, special occasions. Over the years, it ditives. Other drinks include bread mountains), or linseed oil from Sis- offerings, along with an extensive and berries in Żubrowka stand in an was prepared for weddings, chris- kwas and podpiwek – a dark colored ter Margaret Chmielewska of the explanation of the many delicacies ordered arrangement on the shelves. tenings and other holidays, and has drink of sweet taste that contains a community organization “Chleb and their origins. The Royal Route In the Tea section, there is an as- now become a delicacy commonly small amount of alcohol and is con- Życia” (Bread of Life). led me to what was indeed a royal sortment of quince and safflower available in Sejneńszczyzna . sidered more of a soft drink. It is In the alcohol section there is find! From its traditional origins flower, sea buckthornrokitnika ( ), Another delicacy comes from the created by pouring hot water over a honey beer from an original XV in an archaic Poland, I had found cranberry, plum, raspberry, rose, mansions of Wilno made with roast- malt flour; adding yeast and then century recipe brewed with wort ed apples; it has survived to this day storing it in a sealed vessel to allow (brzeczki miodowej) instead of in the mountains by the nuns of the fermentation. This “fizzy” refresh- malt; natural ciders, mead (miód Świętokrzyskie Holy Cross Moun- ing drink achieves a delicate bitter- pitny) bottled in stoneware; grape tains. Chocolate Plums, opatowska ness. At home it can be made with wines from the Świdnicka Vine- (cow milk fudge), raczki, kukułki, roasted coffee grain, dried hops, yard; Benedictine nalewka , cherries michałki, cukierki ślazowe, mar- yeast, water and sugar. Miodolada in liqueur, chocolate Wedel liqueur, zipan cakes and the Toruń ginger- – a drink made of rapeseed honey Żubrówka, Śliwowica Łącka, and bread piernik will also entice one’s from beehives in Pachniczówka Spirytus (95%). “sweet tooth. with and fruit juices, is a natural, Next: More to Polish cuisine The fruit and vegetable juic- non-alcoholic beverage without than dumplings and pork schab. Gorecki Scholarship Applications Being Accepted CHICAGO — The Polish Amer- junior, senior or post-graduate in an est family member(s) from whom ican Congress Charitable Founda- accredited undergraduate or gradu- you ascribe your Polish ancestry tion is formally announcing that ate program at a college or univer- and a description of your academic it is accepting applications for the sity, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and career goals; submit a most re- Richard Gorecki Scholarship for out of 4.0. Applicant must be a cent transcript, including an original this year. The amount of scholar- member of their local Polish Ameri- certified copy of your GPA; and a ships will be between $500.00 and can Congress Division or if none in description of your personal in- $1,000.00 as determined by the their area, then a member thru the volvement in the community. Scholarship Committee. National PAC. Applications can be obtained at To be eligible, the applicant must To apply, you must: complete a www.paccf.org, emailing to paccf@ be a U.S. citizen and of Polish an- PACCF Scholarship application; paccf.org, or by phone at (773) 763- cestry. Applicant must be a full time submit a resume, including name 9942. Deadline to apply is April 15, student enrolled as a sophomore, and relationship to you of the near- 2015.

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DID YOU KNOW? GENEALOGY / Stephen M. Szabados SURNAME CORNER Although known in Polish as “palmy” or “palemki” (palms), What Does Your what Poles have blessed in church My Ancestors: Peasants or Nobles? on Palm Sunday are pussywillows Last Name Mean? interspersed with boxwood or other My Polish grandparents talked very little of their lived privileged lives. Their heirs could not enjoy the by Robert Strybel evergreen sprigs or rod-type wild- early life in Poland. The few times they did, the stories right of inheriting equally. After the estates were re- A large group of Polish last flower bouquets. described a hard life on their family farms. This gave duced to sizes that could barely support one family, the names were derived from place- me the impression that my ancestors were peasants. laws were changed to giving the right to inherit to only names: Puchałski was “the guy When I found the baptismal records for their parents the oldest son. from Puchały (Snifferville), JUREK-PARK SLOPE and grandparents I was surprised to see that they were Iwona’s article also explains that the adjective KAMIŃSKI came from Kamień FUNERAL HOME, INC. of “royal birth.” zaściankowy comes from za, “behind” and ściana, (Rockton). NOWAK was “the The Słownik Geograficzny, which was published “wall.” This describes the idea that the minor nobles new guy in town”. Surname’s about 1880, listed that the gmina where my grandfather were impoverished and working their own fields but ending in “-ak” and “-wicz” were lived was inhabited by poor nobles. The population was seemed to stand behind an invisible wall that continued of patronymic origin indicating listed as 3,900 people and consisted of 800 Jews, 600 to separate them from the peasants who lived nearby. who one’s father was. STASIAK common people and 2,500 poor nobles. The mass exodus of the farm laborers from the Pol- was the son of Staś, and KLI- How could my ancestors be nobility and still be poor ish countryside between 1870 and 1920 was due to their MOWICZ’S dad was known as farmers? A recent article by Iwona Dakiniewicz helped poor living conditions and they resolved to leave in an Klim or Klimek. explain what happened to my ancestors and many more attempt to make their lives better. They were not caught Other surnames pointed to 728 4th Ave., Brooklyn, NY DORIS V. AMEN of the nobility. Iwona’s article was titled Time for No- up in “America fever” but felt they needed to emigrate different traits: GARBACKI LICENSED FUNERAL DIRECTOR bles and appeared in the February 2015 edition of the in order to find a place that could improve their living (hunchbacked); KULEJ (limpy) NEWLY DECORATED CHAPEL FACILITIES OUR 24-HOUR PERSONAL SERVICES ARE Rodziny published by the Polish Genealogical Society conditions. This wave of emigration is often called za and BIEGAŁA (a runner). Still AVAILABLE IN ALL COMMUNITIES AT-HOME ARRANGEMENTS of America. chlebem or “for bread.” Peasants were not the only others reflected the tools, crops, INSURANCE CLAIMS HANDLED animals or situations people SOCIAL SECURITY & VETERAN’S BENEFITS Iwona explained that all of the children of the no- class of Polish people included in this wave. It also in- PROMPTLY EXPEDITED bles had an equal right to inherit the property. The sons cluded many of the children of minor nobles who did were associated with: ŁOPATA MONUMENT INSCRIPTIONS ASCERTAINED received equal parts of the land and the daughters re- not have the right to inherit and had to emigrate to find (spade); ŚWIDER (drill); (718) 768-4192 ceived dowries. This caused rapid subdivision of large opportunities for themselves. KOGUT (rooster); WRÓBEL estates. If the farm became too small, the landowner The majority of Polish Americans are descendants of (sparrow); CHMIEL (hops); had to work the land himself because he could not af- Poles who arrived after 1850. It is estimated that more STĘPIEŃ (married into money) ford to support serfs or pay laborers. Thus the class of than two million Poles had immigrated by the 1920s. and NIEDZIELA (born on Sun- minor nobles (zaściankowa) was born from the heirs Today, there are over 10 million Americans of Polish day). who owned small farms but whose ancestors were descent in the United States. Learn more about your If interested in finding out brought up on large manor estates (folwarks) and had Polish ancestors and enjoy your heritage. what your Polish surname means, how it originated, how many people use it, where your POLISH CAN BE FUN! / Robert Strybel namesakes live and whether a coat of arms ever accompanied the name, please airmail a $19 personal or bank check or mon- Pytania i Odpowiedzi — Questions and Answers ey order to: Robert Strybel / ul. In Polish and any other language say: On był sławny and ask: Czy on kosztuje mały samochód taki jak Kaniowska 24 / 01-529 Warsaw most conversations revolve around był sławny? Polish uses the handy Chevrolet Aveo? (How much / Poland. questions and answers. The most question word czy to request a sim- does a small car like a Chevy basic are things like “How are you?” ple yes or no answer. But there are Aveo cost?) Ile ona ma lat (How (Jak się masz?) or “How’s it going? many other question-words. old is she?) Upcoming Free Your “Greenpoint” (Jak leci? or Jak idzie?) Typical re- Here are the most common with Note: Jaka ona jest stara? is an Family Funeral Home plies include “OK”, “fine” (dobrze), examples showing how they are Anglo-Germanism which should be Polish Genealogy STOBIERSKI LUCAS “not bad” (nieźle), “so so” (tak so- used: avoided in proper Polish! Presentations GARDENVIEW bie) or even “lousy” (kiepsko). • CO (what): Co tu się dzieje? If you feel ambitious, try to for- MARCH 7. FINDING THE FAMILY: FUNERAL HOME, LTD. Other questions can be asked by (What’s going on here?) mulate at least two Polish sentences 161 DRIGGS AVENUE simply prefacing a statement with • KTO (who): Kto rozlał mleko i for each of the question words given Problems, Successes & Rewards BROOKLYN, NY 11222 the question-word czy. For exam- stłukł stary wazon babci? (Who above. Use the vocabulary you have (Tim Firkowski ) and POLISH TRA- PHONE: (718) 383-7910 ple: Ona ma psa. (She has a dog). spilled the milk and smashed learned in Polish Can Be Fun so far DITIONS CUSTOMS and SUPER- FAX: (718) 383-2737 If we add a czy and say Czy ona ma grandma’s old vase?) or words you remember from child- STITIONS (Aleksandra Kacprzak). psa? we have asked: Does she have • KIEDY (when): Kiedy on hood. 10:00 am - Noon. Kennebunk a dog? wreszcie przyjdzie? Nie mogę Free Library, 112 Main Street, Ken- A few more examples: już dłużej czekać. (When will he WORDS OF WISDOM nebunk, ME 04043. Details: ken- To jest kościół (This is a church”) finally get here? I can’t wait any Kto pyta nie błądzi! nebunklibrary.org – Czy to jest kościół? (Is this a longer.) MARCH 14. POLISH GENEALOGY church?) • GDZIE (where): Gdzie ona P.S. Reader input is most appre- – DIGITAL STYLE with Aleksandra Anna jest z Kanady (Anne is znalazła tak głupiego męża? ciated. If you have any questions, Kacprzak and Prof. Jonathan Shea. from Canada) – Czy Anna jest z (Where did she find such a stupid remarks or suggestions, please feel 1:00 p.m. at the Polish American Kanady (Is Anne is from Canada?) husband?) free to email them to: strybel@in- Foundation, 27 Grove Hill, New As you can see, English simply • JAK (how): Jak on to zrobił? To teria.pl or airmail them to: Robert Britain, CT. Details: www.paf-ct.org inverts the subject and verb to form było bardzo trudne. (How did he Strybel / ul. Kaniowska 24 / 01-529 MARCH 16. GENEALOGY RE- a question as in: He was famous – do it?. It was very difficult.) Warsaw, Poland. SEARCH – MY GALICIAN-LEMKO Was he famous? In Polish we would • ILE (how much or many): Ile ROOTS, research in Polish State Ar- chives and more with Aleksandra Kacprzak. 6.30 p.m. at the Polish American Foundation, 27 Grove Hill, New Britain, Conn. Details: www.paf-ct.org. MARCH 21. MY GALICIAN-LEMKO ROOTS. Part 1. State Archives re- sources. Part 2. Tracing the past. with Aleksandra Kacprzak. 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at The Ukrainian Historical and Educational Center of NJ, 135 Davidson Avenue, Som- Please make checks payable to: ACPC, c/o erset, NJ 08873. Details: ukrhec. Florence Langridge, Membership Chair, 78 Meadow Lane, West Hartford, CT 06107 org. POLISH AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER 308 WALNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 (215) 922-1700 When You’re in Philadelphia’s Historic District, Visit The Polish American Cultural Center Museum Exhibit Hall Featuring Polish History and Culture OPEN 10:00 a.m. TO 4:00 p.m. • FREE ADMISSION January through April • Monday to Friday May through December • Monday to Saturday Gift Shop is Open During Regular Exhibit Hall Hours Closed on Holidays Visit Us on the Internet: www.polishamericancenter.org 16 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • MARCH 2015

AMERICAN POLONIA AT A GLANCE Nowak Named Executive CONNECTICUT “ENK Children’s Club” is an international Director of Bioinformatics NEW BRITAIN — The S. A. Blejwas En- exhibition featuring all categories of kid’s and Life Sciences Center dowed Chair in Polish Studies announces The clothing, starting from newborn to age 12. It is an excellent opportunity to see designers, BUFFA L O , Fiedorczyk Lecture entitled “The Most Dan- N.Y. — Norma gerous German Agent in America,” a book producers and boutiques from the baby prod- ucts industry. Children’s Club is held four Jean Nowak, launch for M.B.B. Biskupski’s just released Ph.D., a re- volume. times a year in NYC in January, March, Au- gust, and October. nowned re- The event will be held Thurs., March 12, search scientist, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in Founders Hall, located in To attend an ENK event, you can begin the registration process by choosing a show. The educator, col- Davidson Building, CCSU. laborator and According to British Intelligence in World contact is via e-mail [email protected] or by calling (310) 857-7316, 8:00 a.m.-5:30 entrepreneur, War I, the most dangerous man working has been named for the Germans in the United States was a p.m. PST). TONAWANDA — St. Francis of Assisi executive direc- Pole-named Ludwik Hammerling. He was an tor of the Uni- immigrant from Austrian Galicia and a self- Church will hold its annual Polish Fest, Sat., April 25, 2015 at the Adam Street Hall, 70 versity at Buf- made millionaire, a powerful fi gure among all falo’s New York immigrants in America, and almost certainly Adam St., from 6:00-9:00 p.m. A Polish folk mass will be held at the church at 4:30 p.m. State Center of a crook. Soon thereafter he returned to post- Excellence in war Poland and became a Senator of the Re- The festival features homemade Polish food, Joe Macielag’s Orchestra, and the Harmony Bioinformatics public of Poland and a powerful one at that. and Life Scienc- Mysterious, often investigated, and ac- Folk Dancers. Call Dottie at (716) 694-0026 with any questions. es (CBLS). cused of countless crimes, Hammerling led NOWAK. Professor is Nowak has an astoundingly adventurous life. BUFFALO — Branch 630 of the First pioneer in the fi eld of Catholic Slovak Ladies Association recently been a part of This book, which will be available to pur- RETIRES FROM BUFFALO POLICE. Allan human genomics. the center’s suc- chase in signed copy form, has just been re- awarded Tuition Assistance Grants to four A. Kasprzak has retired following a 37-year area students: Leandra Hoeglmeier, Angela cess since its inception. In 2003, she was leased to the marketplace. career with the Buff alo Police Department. named director of science and technology Admission is free and the public is cor- Staszak, Alexandra Hoeglmeier, and Ryan His tenure with the department included Sobczak. FCSLA is a national fraternal bene- at CBLS, where she has been a catalyst for dially invited. A reception will follow the lec- eight years of services as a K-9 offi cer, fi ve innovation and evolution that improves ture. For further information please contact fi t society headquartered in Cleveland. A Buf- years with the Traffi c Division, and twelve falo chapter was established in 2012. health care for patients. the Polish Studies program at (860) 832-3010 years heading the Hit and Run Offi ce. Nowak brings years of experience or [email protected]. Public parking avail- Among his other activities, he is a mem- PENNSYLVANIA in both research and business to CBLS, able in campus garages. ber of the board of the National Polish JOHNSTOWN — Military medals earned which houses UB faculty investigators and American Sports Hall of Fame. He is also the ILLINOIS in Vietnam were presented to two former sol- life sciences companies under one roof in mayor of the village of East Aurora, N.Y. CHICAGO — The public is invited to cel- diers. Ronald Krupa, an Army veteran, re- its downtown facility. The center supports For his retirement, he was presented with a ebrate Pulaski Day, Mon., March 2, 2015, at ceived six decorations, including the National economic development in the region by steel plaque that featured a large Polish eagle 10:00 a.m. in the Sabina P. Logisz Great Hall Defense Service Medal. Eugene Migut, also supporting entrepreneurship in high-tech and a replica of his badge. of The Polish Museum of America (PMA), an Army veteran who died in 2012, earned a fi elds and connecting industry with univer- 984 N. Milwaukee Ave. A short program will Purple Heart. Krupa never received the hon- sity resources. his time between Poland and the Twin Cities In addition to her role at CBLS, Nowak take place with elected offi cials, as well as area, he has been the leading force behind Do- ors due him. Migut buried his medals with a leaders of Polonia, and will conclude with pet because “he wanted to forget about Viet- is a professor of biochemistry at UB and lina, the Polish cultural dance group and its founder and chief scientifi c offi cer of Em- an offi cial wreath laying ceremony at Stefan younger dance teams. He is also the primary nam,” said his son Michael. The medals were Batowski’s painting of Pulaski at Savannah. passed out by U.S. Rep. Keith Rothfus, R-Se- pire Genomics LLC, a molecular diagnos- leader responsible for bringing the very suc- tics company focused on enabling person- Admission is free. cessful annual summer Polish Festival back to wickley, during a ceremony at the South Fork Refreshments will be served following the VFW Post 7524. alized medicine. Minneapolis. She is a pioneer in the fi eld of human offi cial program in the Polish Roman Catho- The event will be held from 10:00 a.m.- JOHNSTOWN — Edwin and Rosemary lic Union of America Social Hall on the fi rst Pawlowski who have been instrumental in genomics. Her research contributed direct- noon at the Minnesota Genealogical Society, ly to the Human Genome Project, as well fl oor. Free parking. Additional information fourth fl oor board room, 1185 N. Concord St. contributing to the well-being and growth of may be found on the PMA website www.pol- Johnstown’s arts community, were inducted as to genomic-based approaches to under- ishmuseumofamerica.org. NEW YORK into the Artists Hall of Fame. The husband standing heritable disorders and cancer. NEW YORK — The Polish brand Katie and wife have been engaged in art projects in Nowak and her team are developing ap- MINNESOTA Baby from Lodz Province was selected for the region separately, collectively and collab- proaches to understanding the information ST. PAUL, Minn. — On March 7, 2015, the prestigious fashion fair “ENK Children’s oratively for many years. encoded by the genome and using that in- Edziu Rajtar will present “The Beautiful Club.” The show will take place at the Jacob “They have done so much artistically for formation to improve patient care. Investi- Roots of Your Polish Ancestors,” which Javits Center, March 1-3. this community and Bottle Works,” said Bot- gating the complexities of the genome can will demonstrate and interpret the meanings It is a huge success for the Polish company. tle Works Ethnic Arts Center Executive Di- aid not only in disease treatment, but in behind the Polish folk dances and dress of Katie Baby is a children’s fashion brand offer- rector Angela Rizzo, who was named to the prevention as well. several regions of Poland. Rajtar has been a ing high-quality clothing. Founded in 2009 as position following Rosemary Pawlowski’s Nowak was instrumental in obtaining beloved leading fi gure in the Twin Cities com- a continuation of a family tradition started in retirement in 2013. more than $70 million in funding for re- munity for several decades in preserving and 1989, the company’s brand has already exhib- “They are quite the team, and we want to search and infrastructure; she has authored promoting our Polish culture. Now splitting ited in Russia, China and Brazil. thank and honor them for all they have done.” and co-authored 144 research articles.

POLAND AND WORLD WAR I / Martin Nowak The Polish Countryside In any war, cities are the main targets of of thousands of civilians, their homes and nearby. Perhaps a small wooden church and of belongings tending to the smaller chil- enemy forces because in them are concen- property. The fi ring of thousands of rounds a cemetery are just down the road a piece. It dren. Cows, geese or pigs were driven along trated people, business, industry, wealth and of artillery shells left the countryside looking is just such places and the nearby forests that the roadside. In some places, such refugees government. The destruction and/or occupa- as though it had been struck by massive hur- were so terribly affected by the war. stretched for ten or twenty miles and stayed tion of large population centers is the most ricanes and tornadoes. Huge tracts of wood- The skies rumble in the distance and dur- on the road for a month, their destinations and important objective of any invading army. lands were reduced to muddy fi elds of splin- ing the night bursts of light accompany this futures uncertain. Incredibly, the Red Cross In the Great War, the conquest of Pol- tered tree trunks, devoid of wildlife. Farms thunder. It is not the thunder of nature’s rain- reportedly provided some free food and drink ish cities in the Russian controlled Congress and villages that got in the way were often storm, but the man-made noise of death and to these people at certain points along the way. Kingdom of Poland was accomplished by wiped out of existence. destruction – the war is approaching this little As can be surmised, all this anguish, stress, Germany and Austria-Hungary by Septem- The approach of fi ghting forces usually ramshackle village. The residents must de- lack of shelter and shortages of food took a ber 1915. Most cities were taken with only a drove civilian refugees to hit the road to es- cide – stay put and hope the battle leaves them terrible toll on the refugees. Though mostly modest amount of damage done because the cape the battles. The scene of Polish peasant alone, or fl ee for safety. Those who stay risk acting in a stoic manner, their heartache can Russians typically evacuated them in order families heading down dirt roads carrying es- dying in their own homes from indiscriminate only be imagined. Many of them died on to form a stronger defensive position further sentials in a horse drawn cart, or sometimes shelling or ruthless soldiers intent on stealing, these treks, particularly the very young and eastward. But by late 1915 this had resulted little more than themselves, was typical dur- destroying and violating everything in their very old, and they were buried along the road- in German-Austrian occupation of the whole ing the war. They sometimes headed for the path. sides, their graves marked with lonely rough of Russian Poland up to a north-south line relative safety of the cities but often camped Usually, the Poles chose to leave. They wooden crosses. running several miles to the east of Wilno, out in the countryside, in forests, often in either headed for the perceived safety of the Next month: In the Path of the War Brześć-Litewski and Lwów. trenches, sometimes in the cellars of burnt-out cities or for the The taking of Polish cities did not happen houses, hoping that the death and destruction forests as far as isolated events. The opposing armies were would pass them by. The number of Poles so from the fi ghting continuously advancing, retreating and posi- affected was about two to three million. as they could get. EVERGREEN tioning themselves across the Polish country- Various accounts were written about the The pathetic FUNERAL HOME, INC. side in order to attack or defend those cities. plight of the villagers and rural Poles dur- road scene fea- 131 NASSAU AVE., BROOKLYN, NY 11222 As such, farms, villages and forests and their ing the war and from them one gets a general tured carts drawn inhabitants suffered greatly. Anything caught sense of what they went through. by one or two (718) 383-8600 in the path of an army was often completely Picture a dirt road with a dozen or so peas- horses, driven by Leslie P. Rago Gigante, Director destroyed. ant cottages along one side, and twenty or so the father or old- The introduction of modern industrial across from them. They are surrounded by est child, with COMPLETELY AIR-CONDITIONED warfare killed and wounded millions of sol- fi elds which the Polish men, women and chil- the mother sit- AERATION FLOWER CONTROL SERVICES diers and its victims also included hundreds dren work, and a few cattle and sheep graze ting atop a pile AVAILABLE IN ALL COMMUNITIES POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • MARCH 2015 www.polamjournal.com 17 TOLEDO POLONIA / Margaret Zotkiewicz-Dramczyk Drivetime Polkas Hope of Spring Lightens Winter Woes with “RONNIE D” TOLEDO — Think spring! & the Versa Js will play Sept 13; Street commercial corridor.” WESTERN NEW YORK’S ONLY SEVEN-DAY-A-WEEK POLKA SHOW Someone told me the other day John Gora & Gorale, Oct. 25; A short schedule of the events that we are past the halfway mark DynaBrass, Nov. 8; and Christ- being held there this spring includes www.drivetimepolkas.com WXRL 1300AM through winter. Let’s hope the warm mas with Duane Malinowski will an “Echoes of Poland” concert, MONDAY-SATURDAY weather gets here quickly, because be held Dec 6. All IMA dances are March 8; “Spoken: An Evening of warm weather brings my favorite held on Sundays, with doors open at Toledo Stories,” March 12; and the 5:00-7:00 p.m. outdoor events and activities. 12:30, lunch at 1:00 p.m., and music Toledo Symphony Brass Ensemble, I was looking forward to the from 2:00-6:00 p.m. April 19, with more events planned WECK 1230AM Golec concert at Sweetest Heart of in the summer and fall. For more SUNDAYS Mary Church in Detroit February LAGRINKA NEWS. From time to information go to the Ohio Theatre 1st, but Mother Nature had other time, I’ve written about a landmark website. 8:00-11:00 a.m. plans. With up to a foot of snow in the LaGrinka neighborhood, and FOR INFORMATION or plastering three or four states across the efforts of various groups to keep BISKUP BENEFIT. Ron and Sue ADVERTISING RATES, CALL the Midwest all day Sunday, no one this landmark from the wrecking Biskup are excited to announce that (716) 683-4357 ventured north from T-town. Until ball. The demise was nearly a real- the 9th annual Gift of Life Polka the next time they tour the United ity just a few years ago, but thanks Benefi t in honor of Lisa Marie Bisk- States, I’ll have to listen to Golec to some grant funding and the hard up is coming up April 25. This year, 26th Annual Palm Sunday Polka Benefi t on the Internet. From all reports, the work of the staff at United North, Ron and Sue have planned a line up event was successful. the Ohio Theatre continues to make that is sure to get people talking. Sun. March 29, 2015 • 2:00-6:00 p.m. a comeback in the neighborhood. The Krew Brothers from Buffa- UPCOMING. The International The current Mission Statement lo, N.Y., The Boys from Maryland, at the K of C Hall, 50 Pine Rd. & Rt. 29 West Music Association (IMA) an- as it is written on the website reads: and as an added attraction Accordi- Saratoga Springs, N.Y. ons A Go-Go, featuring the talents nounced its full 2015 schedule ear- “The historic Ohio Theatre and Music for your dancing and listening pleasure by lier this year, and it is impressive: Event Center will provide access of Richie Bernier, Randy Krajew- I have heard a lot of great things to the arts for low to moderate in- ski, Eric Hite, Jimmy Mackiewicz Polka Country Musicians (PCM) about Box On; they will play the come residents of the surrounding Jr, Eddie Siwiec, and Matt Gury. Jewett City, Connecticut until 6:00 p.m. April dance on the 26th at Conn- community, preserve a cultural icon Special guest is Mitch Biskup. SPONSORED BY: SARATOGA EAGLE SALES & SERVICE Weissenberger Hall. Rick and Alicia by providing social and artistic pro- The PRCUA Hall, located at Vinecki and their six talented chil- gramming for the region, and serve 1430 Oak Street in Wyandotte, will Highlights: dren are certain to please the crowd. as a catalyst for business district host the dance, as it has for the past • Prepaid tickets $13.00 (by 3/15) • $15.00 at the door IMA also announced that Henny revitalization along the Lagrange eight years. The donation this year is $20.00 with kids 13 and under • NO BYOB—NO BYOF free. This event draws people from • Cash Kitchen & bar throughout the Midwest and the • Polka Recordings Sales East Coast, and is not to be missed. by Eddie Grzyb • Prizes—Raffles—50/50 IN SYMPATHY. Another Toledo polka supporter has passed away: For reservations, contact: Steve or Cathy Coblish, Dolores Ziemianski, who was a 518-899-3061 / E-mail: [email protected] founding member and former sec- ALL TICKET SALES PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE retary and treasurer of Toledo Area SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND AT SARATOGA BRIDGES Polka Society, died suddenly on NYSARC Tuesday, January 13. She is sur- The premier community resource for people with disabilities vived by husband Walter, daughter Carol Holt (Larry), and son Ed Zi- and their families. Learn more at www.saratogabridges.org emianski (Ester),and step grand- children Tim,Donnie, and Kim. The members of TAPS will certainly miss seeing Dolores and Walter at at their favorite table each month. PASS IT ON! When you fi nish read- ing your copy of the Polish Ameri- can Journal, please pass it on, and ask that person to subscribe. This can be your contribution to keeping alive our Polish heritage.

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DANCE TIME / Jen Pijanowski Scrubby and Larry, Karas to Join Lenny Gomulka for Easter and Dyngus Weekend BUFFALO — As Western New York gets of smiles. As Special Delivery played, it was the upbeat honky sounds of ready for the upcoming Easter and Dyngus reminiscent of a simpler time, as couples the All-Stars. A young boy Day weekend, word comes that former Dyna- swirled around the fl oor just feet in front of around three or four years Tone vocalist and drummer Larry Trojak the band. Friendly down-to-earth bartenders old became mesmerized will be fi lling in with the Lenny Gomulka were quick to share stories with bar patrons by the band, grabbed a few & Chicago Push both days at the Milleni- about their club, members, and current affairs. drum sticks and sat up front um Hotel in Cheektowaga. Joining the band The post’s walls were decorated with patriot- next to the band. The broth- will be none other than Hall-of-Famer Dave ic murals as well as an extensive collection erhood in this band allows “Scrubby” Seweryniak, who — at press of VFW license plates from posts across the a true expression of what time — is schedule to appear on Dyngus Day, country. polka music should exem- and possibly Easter Sunday as well. plify. The band members And — just when you think it can’t get SUNDAY FUNDAY. Sundays have become compliment one another so any better — the Millenium announced that quite popular for polka events in Western New that each musician has the hometown saxophone legend Johnny Karas York over the past several years. On this par- opportunity to shine. Greg of the Jimmy Sturr Orchestra will also be sit- ticular Sunday, there were two events which Chwojdak, Ray Barsukie- ting in the Chicago Push. overlapped by just an hour and were only a wicz, Art Gaylor, and Bob It seems that Dyngus Day in Buffalo gets half a mile apart. Polish Villa II welcomed Zielinski showcase their bigger and more exciting every year. If you Polkas & Brunch with Buffalo Concertina vocals, but still leave room POLKA VARIETY CLUB INSTALLS OFFICERS. (Back row, l. to are making plans to come to town, check out All Stars. The fact that it was the same after- for their fellow musicians r.): Ed Kurtz (pres.); Bob Wojciechowski; Paul Prusakowski; Dick the venues advertised in this issue of the PAJ. noon as the AFC and NFC division fi nal games to shine. This afternoon of Szykowny; and Pauline Janish (sgt.-at-arms); (front, l. to r.): Di- Of course, you can also fi nd out more on-line did not keep polka fans away. Concertina All music established the be- ane Hardick (sec.); Fay Morith (sgt.-at-arms); Fran Garbe (treas.); at www.dyngusday.com. Stars fi lled the restaurant and bar room with ginning of a bountiful day Veronica Schillinger (vice-pres.); Linda Gayler; and John Stepian; family, fans, and even kept restaurant patrons of polkas for me. and Ziggy Liszewski. WINTER WARMUP. A small cozy VFW there long after fi nishing brunch to watch the Afterwards, we headed post in Cheektowaga played host to a unique entertainment. The solidarity of this band is around the corner to Anchor Inn. This tavern made their way to the stage to indulge in the spin on a typical polka dance. Donovan Post evident in their interaction and laughter; their recently underwent changes in ownership and prized golden honey liqueur. Laughs and served up warm soup and Wardynski ham love of the music is obvious in every note. the future of polkas was unknown. I am over- cheers fi lled the audience as we encouraged sandwiches along with foot stomping music Even the wives of this band have a genuine joyed that new owner Christopher Smith them to down their prize. The best part of the at the “Rosol and Szynka Dance.” friendship. Several smaller tables in the res- realizes the importance of polka music and evening? Once the dance was over, the snow The modest hall is exactly what I think taurant were combined to allow room for all will continue hosting Phocus every month. and ice were all cleared for a safe drive home. of when I imagine an old fashioned polka of the wives and family members to sit togeth- Phocus has been the house band at Anchor LIGHTS, CAMERA ... POLKA. dance. Long tables were fi lled with couples er and enjoy the music. Many of them took for years and gives the bar owner good reason The public and friends, sharing food, drinks, and plenty turns dancing with one another and enjoying to keep them playing. This tavern which has got a rare opportunity to be a part of the taping been a neighborhood watering hole of a television special at Potts Banquet Hall. for years sees an enormous change Fox 29 WUTV enlisted the talent of Phocus in With Special Guests in volume on a polka Sunday. Seats taping an Old Fashioned Dyngus Day Polka of The Chicago Push at the bar and in the adjacent dining Party for broadcast on March 29. The band The Dyna-Tones’ room are at a premium long before the took to the stage at 7:00 p.m. to start warming LARRY TROJAK and up for the taping. Filming crews were work- “SCRUBBY” SEWERYNIAK music starts. A pool table which sits in the back room is even covered with ing hard to make sure that the sound and video and from the Jimmy were just right for the event. It was fun to see Sturr Orchestra plywood to allow for more table space the crew tapping their feet and swaying their JOHNNY KARAS on these Sundays. This week was no exception as the band fi lled the dance heads as they enjoyed the bouncy beat of this fl oor with fans eager to dance their band which really loves being in the spotlight. cares away. Attendees were dressed up a little more Mike Chipchak, who was once than usual in hopes of getting their fi fteen again in from Rochester, was thrilled minutes of fame during the taping. After the when Jimmy sent him birthday wish- band’s “practice set,” it was time for the main es along with one of his favorite event, performing some of their most popu- songs, “Boys from Chicago.” Mike lar catchy tunes and resulting in a very busy who absolutely loves dancing enjoyed dance fl oor. The taping only lasted about an an emotional polka with his beautiful hour but the fun continued until later in the daughter Linda. His love of polkas is evening. The Fox special will be highlight- a great example of what has kept this ing festivities that are associated with Dyn- music alive for so long. Phocus kept gus Day, an event that has grown by leaps cranking out favorites one after an- and bounds in popularity over the last several other that evening, showcasing its fi ne years. Dyngus Day has been responsible for musicianship. This particular evening exposing polka music to the huge numbers of Kenny Machelski offered his talent people who come out to celebrate the Mon- fi lling in with the band, adding his vo- day after Easter. Be sure to check your listing cals to the band’s already-strong har- to catch this special. No doubt you will see monies. Phocus graciously offered up quite a few familiar faces enjoying Phocus their spots to allow local musicians in and the energy of polka music. I want to ex- attendance to share the spotlight and tend a quick “thank you” to Angelo Cicatello play a few songs. and Fox29 for taking the time to highlight the Well-known brothers Val and Al deep Polish roots here in Western New York. Bakowski sat in with the band for an CALENDAR added bonus. Even Jacob Zawisza • March 7 — The Knewz, Midnight Saturday from Canada approached the band- Night Dance, AMVETS Medallion Post 13, 25 stand, lending his vocals to the guest Review Place, Buff alo. Carol Lenczyk @ 823- mix. You never know what to expect 0772, or Post 13 @ 874-0559 for tickets. when you join Phocus at Anchor but • March 7 — Special Delivery, Polkasino, Potts a great experience is always guaran- Banquet Hall, 41 So. Rossler, Buff alo. 4:00-6:00 teed. p.m. Call Ted for details 668-9101. • March 8 — Special Delivery, Dianeagains, A FITTINGLY SNOWY, icy night in 2460 Clinton St., Cheektowaga. 4:30-7:30 p.m. Cheektowaga set the mood for New Free admission. Direction’s annual Snowball Dance. • March 9 — Buff alo Polka Boosters, The Patrons braved the blustery weather Knewz, Polish Falcons, 445 Columbia Ave., De- for a music-fi lled evening at Potts pew. 8:00-10:30 p.m. Banquet hall. New Direction belted • March 21 — Special Delivery, Broadway Mar- out their show-stopping tunes like ket, 999 Broadway, Buff alo 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Free. Call (716) 893-0705 or visit http:// “Searching” polka and some of my broadwaymarket.org/ other favorites which are featured • March 22 — New Direction, Ray’s Lounge, on their latest CD, Clear Directions. 2070 Clinton St., Buff alo. 4:00-7:00 p.m. Free They even pulled out some commer- admission. Polish buff et will be available for cial tunes that were a charming sur- purchase. prise, especially to those dancing. • March 25 — Polka Variety Meeting with the Upon entering the dance, pa- Krew Brothers, Leonard Post, 2450 Walden trons were given a door prize ticket. Ave., Cheektowaga. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Bandleader Ron Urbanczyk called • March 28 — Special Delivery, Broadway Mar- numbers for the winners of these door ket, 999 Broadway, Buff alo 11:00 a.m.-3:00 prizes and the grand prize winners, p.m. Free. Call (716) 893-0705 or visit http:// who had packages of Hostess Sno broadwaymarket.org/ Balls in their prize bags, were given • March 29 — New Direction, Broadway Mar- the added award of a shot of Krupnik. ket, 999 Broadway, Buff alo 12:00-3:00 p.m. Free. Call (716) 893-0705. The three female champions quickly POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • MARCH 2015 www.polamjournal.com 19

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