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JOURNALESTABLISHED 1911 www.polamjournal.com THE STORY OF WOJTEK THE SOLDIER BEAR DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION AND CONTINUANCE OF POLISH AMERICAN CULTURE PAGE 14 CATHOLIC LEAGUE CONTINUES TO AID CHURCH IN POLAND • DO DEMOCRATS STILL HAVE A STRONGHOLD ON POLONIA? POLISH MUSEUM HONORS THE PRZYBYLO FAMILY • A POLKAS-ONLY DOWNLOADING SITE • BLACK STORKS? SPORTS: POLAND’S LOSS IS GERMANY’S GAIN • A CHAMPION FOR POLAND’S FREEDOM • SUMMER FESTIVAL RECIPES U.S. Polonia ever faithful to Law and Justice Russians NEWSMARK Participate in INVITE EXTENDED. President Barack Obama has in- Komorowski is Poland’s New President vited Poland’s new president to visit him in Washington. by Robert Strybel newed expectation. Washington Obama telephoned his congratulations to Bronislaw WARSAW— Ultimately, the final Katyn Komorowski after he won an election held three months Bronisław Ko- count showed that after President Lech Kaczynski died in a plane crash. morowski, the can- Komorowski, 58, had Conference According to the White House, Obama told Ko- didate of the ruling indeed won the snap morowski that the “resilience and resolve” the Polish pro-business Civic election, called after Admit to people demonstrated after the tragedy remains an in- Platform (Platforma the death in an April Stonewalling by spiration to the world. Obama also thanked Poland for Obywatelska = PO) air crash of Presi- Higher-Ups its contribution to the U.S. military campaign in Afghani- party narrowly won dent Lech Kaczyński, stan and offered condolences for Poland’s sacrifices on Poland’s presiden- Jarosław’s identical by Richard Poremski the battlefield there. tial runoff, defeat- twin, 61. WASHINGTON, D.C. — ing the head of the “I must begin The 70th Anniversary Obser- POLAND, US SIGN MISSLE SHIELD DEAL. Poland and conservative Law with what good man- vance of the Katyn Massacre the United States signed an agreement for a key missile and Justice (Prawo ners require: I con- was held here at the Library base during a visit to Poland by U.S. Secretary of State i Sprawiedliwość gratulate Bronisław of Congress on May 5, 2010. Hillary Clinton. She stressed the controversial deal “is not = PiS) Jarosław K o m o r o w s k i , ” The group of 23 speakers and directed at Russia.” Kaczyński. But the Kaczyński said at panelists was comprised of Clinton oversaw the signing of the missile base agree- second round of the this Warsaw head- present/past U.S. and foreign ment as part of a revamped version of the controversial presidential election, quarters packed with ambassadors, members of missile defense shield plan. held two weeks after PiS activists and sup- the U.S. Congress, a Polish The amendment enables the establishment of a per- no candidate managed porters. “To score a Sejm senator, and a grouping manent U.S. missile base on Polish soil. The controversial to win 50 percent of victory one should of international professors, plan has been heavily criticized by Russia, with Moscow the vote in the first recall the maxim of historians, authors and other concerned that the policy is aimed at its military arsenal. round, turned out to (prewar leader) Józef luminaries. In all, the assem- “This is a purely defensive system,” Clinton told report- be a true cliff-hanger Piłsudski: top win blage of conferees covered ers. “It is not directed at Russia. It does not threaten Rus- to the very end and and rest on one’s lau- every conceivable aspect of sia.” beyond. Poland’s new President Bronisław Komorowski, rels is a defeat; to be the Katyn Massacre. It was a Poland and the United States say the shield is de- But late into the former Parliamentary Speaker. defeated and not suc- landmark event — and schol- signed to ward off the threat of missile attacks aimed at night, the outcome cumb is a victory.” arly investigation — not to be Poland and the rest of Europe, especially the possibility suddenly appeared to once again hang in the Kaczyński added that Poland had changed rivaled in recent Katyn his- of a ballistic missile strike stemming from Iran. balance as fresh incoming results at one stage and that huge accumulated power must be tory. showed Kaczyński leading by a fraction of a tapped if his party is to win forthcoming lo- And in the Russell Sen- SOLIDARITY PRIEST DEAD. percentage point. Hours after Komorowski had cal elections and next years parliamentary ate Office Building Rotunda, Prelate Henryk Jankowski, the delivered his victory speech and Kaczyński challenge. Despite his defeat, the surprisingly coordinated with the con- “Solidarity” movement priest and had conceded defeat, both candidates’ cam- close outcome marked a serious comeback ference, Poland’s Council St. Bridget parish priest, died July paign headquarters became centers of re- See “Komorowski,” page 4 to Preserve the Memory of 18 at age 74. Combat and Martyrdom un- Jankowski was born in Staro- Cantores Minores Noted Szopka Educator veiled its exhibit entitled gard Gdański. After the events “Katyn: Massacre, Politics, of December 1970, he became Returns to America Hosts Holiday Tour Morality.” It consisted of 25 the parish priest for St. Bridget NEW YORK — To singing the Ordinary large vertical panels contain- Church in Gdansk. In few years celebrate its 20th an- of the Mass include ing newly discovered and/or time, with a help from artists, he niversary, the Warsaw the following: Kyrie just released photographs and managed to rebuild the chuch, Archdiocesan Cathedral from Gregorian Mass archival material. The exhibit which had been totally ruined since 1945. Choir of Men and Boys, IV Cunctipotens Geni- will also be toured to various In 1980 Jankowski supported shipyard workers strik- better known as Can- tor Deus; Gloria from U.S. cities. ing under Walesa’s leadership in Gdańsk. Later on, he be- tores Minores, returns Messe brève (en ut ma- Everyone anticipated the came a “Solidarity” chaplain. During the Martial Law, St. to the United States of jeur) no 7 by Charles remarks of the Russian par- Bridget Church was a meeting place for the opposition. America for the fifth Gounod (1818-1893); ticipants, whose country Jankowski was also supporting union members’ families time under the direction Credo from Missa “Ad- (then-USSR) perpetrated the and St. Bridget’s churchyard became a place of many ral- of founder and current este fideles” by Vittorio Katyn Forest Massacre of lies and manifestations. conductor, Joseph A. Giannini (1903-1966); over 21,000 Polish military “Without his attitude, our fight would not have ended Herter. Previous choir Sanctus from Messe officers, officials and intelli- in success,” Walesa told Polsat News. tours have taken place à trois voix by César gentsia in 1940 during World After 1989 Jankowski was perceived as a controversial in 1994, 1996, 1998 Franck (1822-1890); War II. figure. He was often making anti-Semitic and anti-Euro- and 2001. This year’s and Agnus Dei from Prof. Natalia Lebedeva, pean remarks in his statements. tour, however, is unique Missa di Gloria (1880) Russian Academy of Scienc- Father Jankowski received many decorations and in that it will be their by Giacomo Puccini es - Institute of World History honors. He was a honorary citizen of Gdańsk. (news.pl). first American concert (1858-1924) spoke during the morning tour taking the choir Their Polish reper- session. She is the foremost STALIN BUST REMOVED IN HOMETOWN, BUT from coast to coast. The toire includes the entire MOTAK and one his creations. Russian historian of Katyn, STILL STANDS IN UNITED STATES. The inclusion of a and a co-editor of “Katyn: month-long tour began gamut of musical styles PITTSBURGH — Polish American large Stalin bust in the National D-Day Memorial in Bed- on the west coast in and periods, starting A Crime Without Punish- Artist David Motak, a widely-acclaimed ford, Virg. is no longer a local matter — “it has become a Lake Arrowhead, Cali- with the Medieval hymn ment” (Yale University Press, national and even an international embarrassment,,” said fornia on July 23 and Bogurodzica, and ex- expert on the szopka or traditional 2008). Lebedeva lectured Dr. Lee Edwards, chair of the Victims of Communism Me- ends on the east coast in tending onward through Christmas crèche, is hosting the sixth on the contents of the book morial Foundation. New York City with an the Baroque with Grze- annual Holiday Tour to Poland, Nov. and detailed the Soviet kill- Recently, the town of Gori, Georgia, Stalin’s birthplace, afternoon performance gorz G. Gorczycki, the 26-Dec. 7. ings, their indignant denial removed a bronze statue of the Soviet dictator from its at St. Patrick’s Cathe- Romantic period with Motak teaches the art of szopka mak- and elaborate cover-up, their town square. dral on Aug. 23. Frederic Chopin and his ing at workshops around the United eventual admission of the Lee said more than 2,000 people from all 50 states and The boys and men pupil Karol Mikuli as States and leads this annual tour to at- truth, and the state of Katyn- over 40 nations have signed the petition calling for the of Cantores Minores well as Stanisław Moni- tend the yearly Szopka Competition in aggravated Soviet/Russian- removal of the Stalin bust at the D-Day Memorial, and have a wide repertoire uszko, the Post-Roman- Krakow, one of Europe’s most distinc- Polish relations to the present the number grows with each passing day. of mostly sacred mu- tic period with Ignacy tive and beautiful Christmas customs. time. sic. 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August • Sierpieñ Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he wanted “There is some- As Bronislaw Komorowski Begins His Presidency NATO to work out a quick plan The Second Polish Republic, pendence: while EU ambitions are Those people-to-people con- thing fundamen- to end its mission in Afghanistan which arose from World War I af- great, Poland is likely to be a junior tacts also require taking Polonia tally personal after the country’s seventeenth and at the same ter more than a century of partition, partner in any such arrangements, seriously. We are both Polish and soldier died there. time so very lasted 21 years. Attacked by the and the EU is just not NATO. Americans and we include both re- Tusk said he plans to raise the masterly in his Soviets, plunged into a worldwide On Polish-U.S. relations, War- cent arrivals and a fifth generation. issue at the NATO’s next summit playing that he depression, and despite its own fail- saw needs greater dexterity. This Our culture is not just Polish, but we will take place in Lisbon, Portu- may be called ings, it led Poland from 123 years of seems especially important, given need a Polish connection to keep it gal in November a really perfect occupation towards the making of a the Obama Administration’s fo- virtuoso.” vibrant. France has an Alliance fran- Poland has some 2,600 sol- modern state. cus on a “reset” of relations with — German composer and pianist çaise but what is Warsaw doing to diers in Afghanistan, making it This year marks the 21st anniver- Russia. While Polish governments Felix Mendelssohn (1809- the seventh largest troop contrib- sary of the Third Republic. It’s hard left (Miller) and right (Kaczyński) promote Polish culture here—both 1847), about Frederyk Chopin utor to NATO’s mission. to believe that just 21 years ago, Po- sought a “special relationship” with among Polonians and plain Ameri- 1 1930. Birth, in Chicago, of Wal- land’s Communist puppets fell and Washington, what they tangibly got cans? Given the possibilities of the Flood damage in Central Po- ter “Li’l Wally” Jagiello. He the beginnings of democracy re- seems limited. Poland and Austra- Internet and an underemployed Pol- land exceeds 120 million Euro revolutionized the polka music turned to Poland. On July 4, for the lia both sent troops to Iraq: Austra- ish academic community, possibili- ($155 USD). The damage to industry with the introduction sixth time, Poles elected a president, lia got a new kind of investor visa, ties to promote Polish language and infrastructure alone amounts to of the slower “Chicago style” Bronisław Komorowski. while Poland’s “Roadmap” to the culture are great. $92 million USD and the extent tempo mixed with his Polish Komorowski faces major chal- Visa Waiver Program seems to be folk melodies. It’s time to stop pleading pov- of losses to the energy, telecom- lenges. Polish foreign policy has on a GPS that is perpetually “recal- 2 1899. Birth, in Warsaw, of Apo- erty—Poland can not afford an munication and agricultural sec- always had to navigate among more culating.” lonia Chalupiec, silent screen anemic presence here. In 1972, Ger- tors remains unknown. powerful neighbors and allies. Po- The United States and Poland star later known as Pola Negri. many invested in the German Mar- land’s traditional challenges—a should have a special relationship, (d. 1987). shall Fund of the United States, a A newfound gas source 3 1941. Birth of Martha (Kosty- resurgent Russia reasserting its but one based on mutual advantag- Washington think tank that provides could make Poland independent ra) Stewart. “spheres of influence” and a rich es. The pull of Europe will be strong a venue for German and American from Russian gas imports and 5 1942. Janusz Korczak and the Germany with occasionally ambiv- and, unfortunately, the phenomenon policymakers to interact regularly export of gas from Poland might children he cared for were tak- alent attitudes towards Poland—re- of anti-Americanism has always be possible. Poland’s largest oil en away by the Nazis from an main. Poland’s new challenges are been part of the continent’s history. to “strengthen transatlantic friend- orphanage in the Warsaw Ghet- company, Orlen, has discovered with the European Union and the Stronger people-to-people contacts ship.” Where is our think tank? to. He chose to stay with the rocks from which gas can be ex- United States. In its relations to the between Americans and Poles and Facing immediate problems, we children in his care as they went hope Bronisław Komorowski takes tracted. The deposits were found together into the gas chambers EU, financial independence should bigger U.S. investment in Poland the time to think strategically about on Orlen’s mining property lo- at Treblinka. In 2002 a memo- be critical: trading in the złoty for are critical to maintaining the res- cated in the Lubelszczyzna re- America and Poland … and Polo- rial in Warsaw was dedicated to the euro seems ill-advised. So is ervoir of good will that the United gion of Poland. Korczak and the children. foreign policy and defense inde- States still finds in Poland. nia’s role in that mix. 6 FEAST OF THE TRANSFIGURATION. 1955. As a senator, John F. Ken- nedy visits Poland and makes a JUST BETWEEN US / Mark Kohan pilgrimage to Czestochowa. 8 1915. Birth of Fr. Cornelian Dende, famed director of the Fr. Justin Roasary Taking Advantage of the Internet 11 1882. Birth of Wladyslaw The social networking site Facebook is a great full histories, we do not have space to print them. why Minnesota was left out of the last “Ameri- Anders, General of the Polish place to find fellow Polish Americans and a mul- Please provide us with a photo or two of the inte- can Polonia at a Glance.” It was not intentional. Army during World War II. titude of Polonian organizations. The Association rior and/or exterior. We can accept digital photos This column is put together by press releases sent 12 1866. Birth of Gabriel of the Sons of Poland recently launched its page via e-mail if they are of high resolution (300 dpi to the PAJ from Polish American communities Sovulewski, who helped de- there. If anyone is interested in setting up a page or greater). Please include: Name of church, year across the United States. 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Thanks to Edwin Dyga of Syd- provoked by the firing of Anna technician called “the blue screen of death.” A to all denominations. ney, Australia, who took the time to copy and Walentynowicz. Early demands are economic but also include new computer has been purchased, but — as send us a DVD of the Motion of and Speech of the return of Anna Walen- technology marches on — we must now invest in OPINIONS WANTED. Several readers have in- the Premier and Leader of the Opposition, New tynowicz and Lech Walesa to upgrading our software. I tak dalej … quired about purchasing PDF copies of the paper. South Wales Legislative Assembly, April 21, work, and a memorial to the We would be willing to look into this if there is 2010, regarding the Smolensk and Katyn Trag- fallen striker in December 1980. GREAT DEALS AHEAD. We are looking for- enough of a demand. Again, please call the office edies. 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Jan Paderewski and his student Zyg- p.m. Concert Lady of Victory Catholic Basilica. 7:00 The 2010 Holiday Tour to Po- A frequent traveler to Poland, munt Stojowski, and ending with • LITTLETON, Colo. Aug. 4. St. Fran- p.m. Concert. land offers specially designed din- Motak will share many insights the Contemporary minimalist Hen- ces Cabrini Catholic Church. 7:00 • LANCASTER, N.Y. Aug. 18. Our Lady ners, receptions, “folklore eve- and behind-the-scenes additions not ryk Mikołaj Górecki. p.m. Concert of Pompeii Catholic Church. 7:00 nings,” cultural activities and city generally found on regular tour ex- A special attraction of the con- • KANSAS CITY, Mo. Aug. 6. Central p.m. Mass and Concert. tours. For those wishing to capture cursions. cert program is Stojowski’s Roman- Methodist Church. 7:30 p.m. Concert • BOLTON LANDING, N.Y. Aug. 20. fond family memories of a Polish The tour will visit Warsaw, Ka- ze, op 20 for Violin and Piano, per- • ST. LOUIS, Mo. Aug. 7. St. Anselm Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. 7:30 p.m. Concert. Christmas, the tour also offers visits zimierz Dolny, Lublin, Zamosc, formed by Michał Osmycki, violin, Benedictine Abbey Church. 7:30 p.m. Concert • NEW YORK CITY. Aug. 22. Middle to some of Poland’s leading Christ- Lancut, Krakow, Zakopane and oth- and Michael Oczko, piano. Joining mas markets in Warsaw, Lublin forces with the choir in Detroit is Aug. 8. St. Anselm Benedictine Collegiate Church (East Village). er locations. 11:00 a.m. Musical Prelude before and Krakow as well as a specially tenor David Troiano who will sing Abbey Church. 9:00 a.m. Mass. Departure is from Pittsburgh • PALATINE, Ill. Aug. 10. St. Thomas of the 11:30 Service. prepared 12-course Polish Wigilia and other major cities. For further Stojowski’s Euphonies as part of the Aug. 22. St. Stanislaus Catholic “Christmas Eve” banquet, complete Villanova Catholic Church. 7:30 p.m. information, visit the Holiday Tour concert given in Bolton Landing, Concert. Church (East Village). 2:00 p.m. with the moving tradition of sharing New York. The song cycle perfor- to Poland web site at www.cracow- • NORTHFIELD, Ill. Aug. 11. North- Polish Mass and Concert. the oplatek wafer and Polish koledy mance, which was dedicated to the • BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, N.Y. Aug. crafts.com or call (412) 835-0539. field Community Church. 7:00 p.m. Christmas carols performed by the famous coloratura soprano Marcella Concert. 22. St. Charles Borromeo Catholic The web site features a download- Church. 7:00 p.m. Mass. Krakow’s popular Krakowianie Sembrich, takes place in a concert • DEARBORN, Mich. Aug. 14. St. Al- Folk Ensemble. able color tour flyer and an interac- sponsored by the Marcella Sem- • NEW YORK CITY. Aug. 23. St. Pat- tive tour map with tour itinerary and phonsus Catholic Church. 6:30 p.m. Another distinctive highlight is brich Memorial Association, com- Concert rick’s Catholic Cathedral. 1:30 p.m. site photos. You may also contact Concert. the annual Krakow Szopka competi- memorating the 75th anniversary of • DETROIT, Mich. Aug. 15. Old St. tion on Krakow’s magnificent main Mary Gorecki at PAT tours: 1-800- the great diva’s death. Mary’s Catholic Church. (Greek- 388-0988. market square in which scores of The choir’s performances are town). 12:00 p.m. Latin Mass (Novus LAPSUS CALAMI. Fr. George The annual Holiday Tour to Po- free of charge and a complete list- ordo). folk artists of all ages present their Rutkowski’s parish that closed meticulously hand-crafted szopka land is one of the activities of the ing of the concert venues are given • HAMTRAMCK, Mich. Aug. 15. St. was Detroit’s Our Lady Help of creations. Cracow Creche Workshop, an edu- below. Florian Catholic Church. 6:30 Polish Christians (Polish), not Our Lady Motak will be entering one of his cational endeavor created by Motak • SANTA FE, N.M. Aug. 1. Santa Fe Mass and Concert. szopka works in this year’s Szopka in 2003 to promote the appreciation United Church. 11:00 a.m. Service. • ERIE, Pa. Aug. 16. St. Peter’s Catholic Queen of Heaven. Our Lady Competition. He will be the first of the szopka art form. • DENVER, Colo. Aug. 3. Immaculate Cathedral. 7:30 p.m. Concert. Queen of Heaven is still open. Catholic League / Liga Katolicka Continues to Aid Church in Poland by Msgr. Matthew Kopacz, P.A. Catholic League in to continue, financial assistance is needed. Yes, it did help. These are difficult economic The Catholic League for Religious Assis- other ways. The Bishops request that the Catholic League times. Many are struggling. But doing small tance to Poland (“Liga Katolicka”) was orga- Thanks be to support this cause at present. Without our fi- things eventually add up to success. nized at a formative assembly on May 18 and God, the Church nancial aid to help subsidize these seminaries Be assured that the student-priests in 19, 1943 in in the diocese of Buffalo. Many today in Poland is one would have to close. Rome and Paris and I remember all Catholic prominent bishops, priests and laity from var- free. It has resur- The rectors of the three seminaries — League benefactors in prayer. May Almighty ious archdioceses and dioceses in the United rected to a new Msgr. Boguslaw Kosmider, Fr. Jozef Grzy- God bless you for your generosity. May our States gathered in deep concern to assist a and more vibrant waczewski and Fr. Tadeusz Karkosz — ex- Blessed Mother, Our Lady of Czestochowa, war-torn Poland following World War II. life. The Bishops press their gratitude: “Bog zaplac, God bless whose feast we celebrate August, 26 keep us Throughout its sixty-seven years of exis- of Poland want to you! We continue to exist, thanks to the finan- all in her loving maternal care. May she inter- tence, the Catholic League has faithfully sup- provide for good, cial support from the Catholic League in the cede before her Son for all our earthly needs. ported the church in Poland. After World War strong leadership United States.” May the 2010 Catholic League Appeal be II, churches and other church properties had in the present and During my visit to the Polish Pontifical In- successful in every Archdiocese and diocese to be re-built. Basic liturgical supplies such the future. With stitute in Rome, Archbishop Jozef Michalik, in the United States for the further strengthen- vision and fore- M S G R . M AT T H E W ing of the Church. as chalices, ciboria, monstrances, Mass vest- KOPACZ, P.A. Buffalo Archbishop of Przemysl, and the President of ments, Sacramentaries, liturgical books, bre- sight, they encour- the Conference of Catholic Bishops of Poland age their young, Diocese Coordinator, viaries, altar/Mass linens were collected and Catholic League. was present. He said, “I recall when I was an sent to Poland by the Catholic League. Even talented priests to altar server and assisted the priest in vesting bolts of material were needed for Religious pursue higher stud- for Mass. How moved I was when I saw on garb. Some priests and nuns needed special ies at one of the three seminaries outside of those beautiful vestments a label, “Gift of the medical care and re-hab after liberation from Poland: the Polish Pontifical Institute and the Catholic League in the U.S.A”... On another concentration camps. Following the War, Polish College, both in Rome and the Polish occasion he wrote “You have taught us how to the Church suffered under the domination of Seminary in France. It broadens their educa- be grateful to our benefactors and gave us the Communism. Deprived of full religious free- tion as they meet and study with priests from example that we too should help others who dom the Church needed the support of the other countries. In order for these seminaries have less than ourselves. And this we strive to fulfill.” That is so true. We help Poland but CATHOLIC LEAGUE APPEAL Poland helps the Church in the United States RELIGIOUS ASSISTANCE and other countries by sending its surplus priests. THE POLISH PONTIFICAL COLLEGE in Rome, TO POLAND Also many are unaware that in 1910 it Italy. “LIGA KATOLICKA, POMOZCIE was Pope Saint Pius X (Giussepe Sarto) who KOSCIOLOWI W POLSCE” established the Polish Pontifical Institute. In Under the patronage of 1582 Saint Philip Neri established the Polish College and Poland’s August Cardinal Hlond OUR LADY OF CZESTOCHOWA along with the Archbishop of Paris Cardi- Feast, August 26 nal Emmanuel Suhard established the Polish “Pod Troja Obrone, Uciekamy Sie....” Seminary in France in 1945. It is difficult not to support and continue seminaries founded “May your heart be touched and moved to help by such saintly and eminent priests. young priests pursue higher studies ...” The Diocese of Buffalo will conduct the 2010 Catholic League Appeal throughout the month of August. The Most Reverend Ed- YES, I AM PLEASED TO OFFER MY GIFT TO AID THE CHURCH IN POLAND ward U. Kmiec, Bishop of Buffalo, strongly THE NEW SEMINARY in Paris, France. endorses the Appeal, requesting pastors and q $100 q $50 q $25 q other parish administrators to have a special collec- tion. To give their parishioners and summer NAME visitors the opportunity to place their annual gift for the Church in Poland/the Catholic League. He writes, “I continue to be deeply ADDRESS edified by our peoples’ warmth and faith … their faithfulness and dedication to God and CITY STATE ZIP to our Church.” The pastors may choose any weekend in August for the Appeal. PHONE All contributions, large and small are MAIL TO: MSGR. MATTHEW KOPACZ, COORDINATOR deeply appreciated. One contributor writes, “I have the money from pop cans and my check CATHOLIC LEAGUE from the government. Hope that will help?” A PRIEST-STUDENT, hard at work at the Polish 160 CABLE ST., BUFFALO, NY 14206 How’s that for generosity and self-sacrifice? Pontifical Institute in Rome. 4 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • AUGUST 2010

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Katyn: murders were orchestrated and approved of by the top leadership of the USSR Perseverance Beats Pain PHOTOS: RICHARD POREMSKI continued from cover order to bridge past divisions and LAS VEGAS — Four years Dr. Aleksander Gurjanow, repre- be a trustworthy partner. A positive ago, Tom Urbanski was shot senting “Memorial” - Research, In- sign pointed to is that trade relations four times while working as a formation and Public Enlightenment have grown much in recent years bouncer outside Minxx strip club Center in Moscow followed, speak- between the two countries. in the early hours of Feb. 19. The ing Russian interpreted into English. “I hope today’s discussion of dif- former pro wrestler and lifelong He said the majority of Russians are ficult history will help to build bet- guitarist was paralyzed from the confused about the Katyn crime be- ter understanding of the past in or- waist down. cause years of Soviet propaganda, der to build for the future in the 21st “The night I got shot I knew I which blamed the Nazi Germans Century,” he said. was paralyzed ... My first thought for the crime. Gurjanow said Soviet The forum was sponsored by The was, ‘I’m not gonna walk again.’ guilt was admitted by Russian Presi- Kosciusko Foundation, U.S. Hel- My second thought was, ‘I’m not dent Gorbachev in 1990, with Pol- sinki Commission, and the Embassy gonna be able to play guitar or ish prisoners-of-war execution lists of the Republic of Poland. Co- hug my wife again, either.’ ” transferred to Poland. In 1992 Rus- sponsors were the Council to Pre- But Urbanski regained the use sian President Yeltsin gave Poland serve the Memory of Combat and of his arms. And last month he copies of official documents and or- Martyrdom, Foundation for Polish played guitar on a downtown Las ders proving that the Katyn murders RUSSIANS DELIVER KATYN REMARKS. During the recent conference Science, The Cold War Studies Pro- Vegas stage with his classic rock were orchestrated and approved of held at the Library of Congress, three prominent speakers from Russia gram at Harvard University and the cover band, Four Bullets Later. by the top leadership of the USSR. participated in the 70th Anniversary Observance of the Katyn Massacre. Memorial Center. The performance at Hogs & Gurjanow continued that irre- Show above, left, is Dr. Alexander Gurjanow of the Memorial Center, and The conference’s speakers and Heifers Saloon was the realiza- gardless of the Gorbachev and Yelt- at right, the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the United States, panelist can be seen and heard on tion of a dream he’d had since sin Katyn revelations, and Memori- Sergey Kislyak. Not shown is Prof. Natalia Lebedeva, Russian Academy of the Kosciusko Foundation’s web the shooting. al ongoing legal filings, the Russian Sciences - Institute of World History. site www.thekf.org. The crowd of longtime friends Main Military Procuracy (MMP) and bar patrons rocked with the band. There was an air of en- unilaterally refuses to release much Gurjanow said Memorial’s Pol- Strasbourg, France. JAIL TIME FOR POLAND’S still-secret Katyn documentation it ish Committee is insisting the Rus- Sergey Kislyak, Ambassador of couragement and excitement as MONET PAINTING THIEF. they watched Urbanski back on controls – in direct violation of es- sian MMP establish a full legal the Russian Federation to the United Fingerprints led investigators tablished Russian law - and main- register of the personnel who were States addressed the afternoon ses- stage and loving it. to Monet’s Plage de Pourville, — Las Vegas Sun tains that Katyn was a criminal act shot; establish a full legal register of sion. In flawless English he spoke stolen in 2000 from Poznan’s whose prosecutorial statue of limi- those who were guilty of inspiring of reconciliation and cooperation National Museum. The painting, tations has long expired. Memo- the crime and carrying it out; and es- with Poland. He said that Katyn is a valued at $7 million, was discov- BLESSING AND PILGRIMAGE rial insists that Katyn was a War tablish a full legal characterization heavy burden in Russian-Polish re- ered in a wardrobe at the thief’s OF DRIVERS. On July 25 at the Crime and a Crime Against Human- of the crime in accordance with the lations, and that Katyn is a pain that parents’ home in the southern National Shrine of Our Lady of ity, with no statue of limitations, norms of Russian and international needs to be remembered and never city of Olkusz. The 41-year-old Częstochowa in Doylestown, Pa. — as established at the international law. With its judicial recourse inside repeated. man pleaded guilty to all charg- the Feast of St. Christopher, patron Nuremburg trails that successfully Russia road-blocked and nearly ex- Kislyak said Russia is working es, expressing regret for the theft. of drivers — there was a blessing of prosecuted the culpable leadership hausted, Memorial has filed a -for to earn Poland’s trust and improved He was ordered to pay $9,900 in vehicles and the culmination of the of Nazi Germany after World War mal complaint with the European relations, especially in the politi- damages to the museum. II. Court on Human Rights located in cal and military environments, in pilgrimage for Drivers. Komorowski: Win Welcomed by Western Banks and Investors continued from cover land. Goldman Sachs, the powerful bolster the party’s ranks. Since the new president of Poland would be the Chicago district, which includes for a politician that earlier this year global stock-trading and banking ruling PO will probably fall short Jarosław Kaczyński. More than this reporter’s hometown of Ham- had been largely written off as a po- concern, which several years ago of making good on all the promises 37,000 Polonians holding Polish tramck, Michigan and neighboring litical has-been. The trauma of the that had been caught at speculation Komorowski made during the re- passports took part in the election Smolensk air disaster unleashed scam affecting Poland’s złotys, in a cent campaign, that should attract at polling stations across the U.S. states, where the PiS candidate re- a wave of sympathy for the presi- note to clients called Komorowski’s new voters to Kaczyński’s more and overwhelmingly cast their bal- ceived 15,042 candidates against dent and the once viciously anti- victory “market-positive.” But it common-people-friendly Law and lot for Kaczyński. He fared best in Komorowski’s 3,292. 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Zamość under German Occupation 1939-1945 / Sophie Hodorowicz Knab POLAND FIGHTS / Douglas W. Jacobson Central Office for Migration Surrender Was Not an Option In 1939 after the Germans oc- 7. Security Police “The brigade will not surrender determination to continue the fight. cupied Poland and had annexed the should make sure under any conditions.” One day after taking him hostage, whole of western Poland into the that every person That order was given by Colonel Mitterhauser released Colonel Ko- Third Reich, an office was estab- evacuated takes, Stanislaw Kopanski, commander of panski and the Carpathian Brigade lished by the Germans called Um- as far as possible: the fledgling Polish Carpathian Ri- defected to Palestine where it joined wandererzentralstelle (Central Of- a) provisions for 8 fle Brigade on up with Brit- fice for Migration ). The main office days 19 June, 1940 ish forces. was located in Poznan with many b) as much warm in French held Based in La- branches subsequently opening up clothing as is pos- territory on the trun, the brigade border between was equipped throughout Poland. The main role MUSEUM THEOF POLISH ARMY-WARSAW sible of this office was to organize and c) every person- Syria and Lebanon. with British weap- control the deportation of Poles out for themselves a Kopanski had just ons, trained and re- of the annexed territories into the wool blanket, cov- learned of the capitula- inforced up to 5,000 General Government. erlet and feather tion of France and was soldiers. The brigade then In spring 1940, a German by the German soldiers expel Polish inhabitants from the ticks for the small ordered by General Eugene moved to Egypt to fortify name of Hermann Krumey was ap- Zamosc area. Poland, 1942-1943. children up to 6 Mitterhauser, commander the port of Alexandria. By pointed head of a branch office in years of age and of the Armée de Levant in January of 1941 the brigade Łódż of Umwandererzentralstelle remaining in the village, will be for the sick, elder- Syria, to disarm the Car- had developed into a fully (Central Office for Migration ). transported by the shortest route ly individuals pathian Brigade and support functional motorized infan- Krumey was enlisted by Odilo Glo- to the collection point in Zamość, d) utensils for eating, drinking, the new Vichy government try unit, was re-named the bocnik to bring his considerable Lublin Street, number 47. For the documents and certificates of all of France. When Kopanski Polish Independent Brigade expertise on expulsions and depor- purposes of transporting, horses the members of the family. The refused and issued his order, he Group, and moved to the port of tations to Zamość which was soon and wagons should punctually baggage of adults cannot exceed was taken hostage by General Mit- Hafia. to begin mass expulsions of the Pol- arrive on time. 30 kg. Each bag must be clear- terhauser. During the offensive of Rom- ish people to make way for the new 3. Exceptions: Ukrainians who have ly marked with the name of the The Polish Carpathian Brigade mel’s Afrika Korps, the Polish Inde- German colony. He became head of appropriate personal documen- owner. was originally organized under or- pendent Brigade Group was moved the Zamość branch of the Central tation from the Main Ukrainian e) taking of live inventory is un- ders from Polish Commander-in- to the front near Mersa Matruh and Migration Office. Committee or from one of the conditionally forbidden Chief, Wladyslaw Sikorski in April, then to Sidi Baggush. In August, In November 21, 1942 in prepa- Ukrainian assistance committees (Translated from the Polish from: 1940 to support the French Army 1941 the brigade took over the ration for the mass expulsion which or are determined to be Ukraini- Klukowski, Z. “Zbrodnie niemieck- of the Levant (Armée de Levant) western perimeter of Allied forces the Germans were going to per- an by one of the representatives ie na Zamojszczyznie.” Builetyn in Syria. The brigade was to be during the Siege of Tobruk. In De- petrate on the Polish people, the of the Main Ukrainian Commit- Glownej Komisji i Badan Zbrodnie modeled after the standard French cember, after more than a month of Zamość branch of the Central Mi- tee require special handling and Niemieckich w Polsce Volume 2, mountain brigades for eventual intense fighting, the brigade seized gration office published guidelines it is not permissible to treat them 1947.) landings in the Balkans. The early the strategically important Madauar for the police and military personnel like Poles. At the time this memo began cir- recruits were Polish soldiers who Hill and broke through to join up who would be involved in the ex- 4. The time for evacuating the Poles culating among the Germans, the had survived the September ‘39 with the British 8th Army, finally pulsions: should not exceed one hour. expulsions were only a few days campaign and made their way out ending the siege. As a result of their 5. After throwing out the evacuees, away. of Poland overland by way of Ro- courage and tenacity in battle, the Confidential! For official use the farm should be guarded by A year had passed since the last mania, Hungary, Greece and Yugo- brigade was awarded the prestigious only! Instructions pertaining to the the special assistants (Sonderde- villages had been expelled. There slavia. During May and early June title of Tobruk Rats by their British expulsions of Polish farm owners ist-paramilitary group consisting were rumors circulating among the of 1940 the brigade’s numbers grew and Australian comrades-in-arms. 1. Each expulsion takes place on of ethnic Germans called volks- people about further expulsions but as Polish and Greek ships brought the orders of the Central Mi- deutch) up to the time of arrival no one really had any hard facts. Im- additional Polish recruits from other Douglas W. Jacobson is the gration Office-Zamość branch. of the new owners. possible to believe that they would locations around the Middle East. Polish-American author of the Its execution belongs within the 6. The police and assistants are re- be removed from their homes and By 19 June the brigade was com- award-winning book, NIGHT OF domain of designated security sponsible in the event of setting from the land that had been in their prised of more than 3,500 soldiers FLAMES: A Novel of World War police(schutzpolizei), military fire, explosions or other destruc- possession for generations. Impos- and 300 officers. Morale was high Two. Mr. Jacobson has been a fre- police and assistive personnel. tion of the farms initiated by the sible that some stranger with Ger- and they were ready to fight. Then quent contributor to this newspaper 2. The evacuation basically effects expelled or other individuals, man blood from some strange place the French capitulated and Colonel and has written a second historical all the inhabitants of the village; must be immediately averted. Be- would be given their ancestral home. Kopanski was taken hostage. novel set in Poland in World War they are to be assembled at some cause of the above possibilities, Besides, it was late in November, It didn’t last long. The decision Two which will be released in May, designated spot. Of those who it is imperative that the division freezing winter temperatures were to capitulate and support the puppet 2011. Vichy government was not univer- are to be exempt from the evacu- responsible for the evacuation already gripping the land. Kick You can subscribe or renew ation and remain in the village is must not be weaker than 1:1. In people out of their homes at such a sally popular among French com- manders in Syria. In fact, several your subscription on-line at decided by the representative of the face of opposition, it is neces- time? Where would they go? How www.polamjournal.com. the Central Migration Office. sary to use firearms. For escap- would they live? Many believed that officers on Mitterhauser’s own staff openly criticized his decision and Secure server. From the assembly point, Poles, with ing individuals, one can fire on the expulsions were only that — a VISA, MC, DISC and AMEX the exception of those who are the command of the police. rumor. It seemed unbelievable. lobbied to support the Poles in their

SPEAK UP / Letters to the Editor Do Democrats Still have a Stronghold on Polonia? Dear Editor, He was persuaded by his military that our fleet in the Gulf had very poor. That is what the supply side gets you. The rich are Having read Mr. Kurzanski’s letter to the editor labeled more efficient anti-missile systems already in place. Deficit supposed to create jobs in the United States. But in Septem- “The Latest Betrayal” (PAJ, July 2010), I completely agree conscious people would applaud that move. Think about it: ber 2008 when the financial system was under stress, CNBC with his assessment of President Roosevelt and President Iran attacking Poland? Why? Where is the betrayal? Why is reported that 80% of American investment was made abroad Obama’s betrayal of the Polish people. Apparently the Demo- there a need for an outcry? Poland ends up with a more ef- , primarily in Asia. So now Kurzanski wants you to vote for crat party feels it has the Polish vote in its pocket and that it ficient system protecting them from sneak attacks from the Obama’s opponents, the Republicans. These Republicans are can do whatever it wants without any consequences from the Ayatollahs and it saves the United States money and our chil- the people who got us, our children, and grandchildren in fi- Polish. Kurzanski hopes that the Am-Pols will take a good dren additional debt. nancial quicksand. Are we going to give the keys back to a look at President Obama’s rapid drive to socialize the United Kurzanski’s assertions regarding “Obama deficits,” are group which has done nothing but wreak havoc on the coun- States and during the next election vote to halt him and those factually challenged to say the least. It seems those opposed try? Their policies have not changed. Tax cuts for the rich. like him who are selling both the land of our forebears, and the to our president think the public at large is suffering from am- This is a continuation of George W. Bush’s economic policies. future of our own native land “down the river.” nesia. The Republicans were in charge in Congress from 1994 The definition of idiocy is doing the same thing again, (vot- However, I have some doubts about this. Several years to 2006 and had Bush in the White House from 2000 to 2008. ing for the Republicans) and expecting a different result. ago, I asked a fellow Am-Pol whom he was voting for. He And remember VP Cheney asserting that “deficits don’t mat- Walter Bajak replied “I have been a Democrat all my life. I will vote for ter.” The Republicans’ supply side economics and fantasies Hollywood, Florida the Democrat candidate and for all Democrats in the future.” I of “dynamic scoring,” “wealth effect,” and the “Laffer curve” hope this attitude is not prevalent among all Am-Pols. took a Clinton projected surplus of $5 trillion to George W. WHAT’S GOOD FOR THE GOOSE … In your July editorial, Frank J. Wodzinski Bush, who handed Obama an $8 trillion deficit. Bush and Elizabeth, New Jersey his Republican majority did an eye-popping job. It only took “He Who Laughs Last ...,” you note with a good degree of sat- them a mere eight years to run through $ 13 trillion, and in- isfaction that Sen. Arlen Specter was recently defeated in the It is a fact that Roosevelt betrayed the Polish people. He debted us to China. Pennsylvania Democratic Senate Primary. Specter had told a believed Stalin’s assurances that there would free and fair I left the Republican party in 1980 when Reagan intro- number of “dumb Polak” jokes at a 2008 luncheon. elections in the Soviet-occupied Eastern European countries. duced “supply side,” “trickle down,” or “voodoo” economics. Yet, successful Duke University men’s basketball coach, Because of this, my parents and the six children in the family But supply side economics is no more than a return to the Mike Krzyzewski, who has made telling ”dumb Polak” jokes turned Republican. feudal system. “Give money to the rich and they will create a part of his daily routine, is feted in the pages of the PAJ. The other assertions by Kurzanski really do not stand scru- jobs. They are the ones who invest.” I don’t understand your reasoning. Can you please explain? tiny. Every one is entitled to their own opinion, but not their In “Poland” by James Michner, he wrote that during feudal Tom Kiseleski own facts. times, serfs would have meat once a year —leftover from the Pittsford, New York The missile defense system, which was supposed to be put lord’s Christmas dinner. This is an example of “trickle down Editor’s response: Krzyzewski’s telling of jokes has been in Poland, was a mistake by George W. Bush. President Bush economics” at work. Well, I lived and worked at various times limited to – to the best of our knowledge – the locker room, offered this system to Poland as a defense against a missile in Panama, India, Indonesia, Malaysia and other Third World and at his own expense. Specter, on the other hand, told his attack by Iran. The Obama administration found that in the countries. What one did not see was a middle class. The up- jokes in public. This is not to say Krzyzewski is sacrosanct, but face of terrible deficits, the cost was too high and unnecessary. per class had all the money. Most of the people were poor, comparing the two is a stretch. 6 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • AUGUST 2010

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WILMINGTON, Del. —St. Polish FilmFest, Aug. 13-19. It will Miss Princess, Karolina Palac, was dances on Saturday. last major outdoor festivals in the Hedwig Parish Polish American run concurrently with the Twin Cit- born in New York in 2002. She at- Adding to the excitement, $5,000 Ohio-Michigan area. This event has Festival. Along the Riverfront. ies Polish Festival Aug. 14-15, 2010 tends St. Anselm Catholic School, in raffle prizes will be given: a $500 evolved over the years, and today, it Mon., Sept. 13 to Sat., Sept. 18. as part of the Festival’s celebration attends Henryk Sienkiewicz Polish raffle and a $1,000 raffle on Friday; is possible to enjoy six days of pol- Mon.-Thurs. 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.; of Polish culture and heritage. Supplementary School, likes to read one $500 drawing and three $1,000 kas, including Polish and Slovenian. Fri. 5:00-11:00 p.m.; and Sat. 4:00- Twin Cities Polish Festival will and enjoys ballet. When she grows drawings on Saturday. (info at www.frankenmuthfestivals. 11:00 p.m. Live music, entertain- be held August 14-15 on Old Main up she wants to be a teacher. Admission is free. Parking is com.) ment, carnival rides, games, food Street across from Riverplace and South Brooklyn 2010 Miss Polo- available at nearby Benjamin Frank- Randy Krajewski announces and refreshments. Info call rectory St. Anthony Main. nia, Paulina Zawadzka was born in lin High School as well as in the that a new Choiceband compilation, (302) 594-1400 or visit www.Pol- The festival, which attracted be- Poland and came to America as an parish’s lot on Northeast Avenue. “Choice Cuts,” is now available for ishFestival.net. tween 10,000 and 13,000 festival- infant. She attended Polish School The festival grounds and parking purchase. This disc contains 18 re- goers in 2009, will feature the re- on Saturdays; and is a member of areas will be patrolled by security mastered tunes (six from each of the CHICAGO, Ill. — The Polish turn of many food and merchandise the Polish Scouting Organization, guards on both evenings. three Choice recordings).Many fans Genealogical Society of America vendors, polka bands, Polish folk being the leader of the South Brook- For more information, call the remember Randy’s three-person will hold its 32nd Annual Con- dance and musical groups, highland lyn Cub Scout Troop. She will be rectory at (585) 467-3068 or visit band Choice from the late 80s-early vention, Oct. 1-2, 2010, at the Oak sheepdogs, the Chopin Celebration attending CUNY Hunter in the fall. www.polishartsfest.org. 90s. The original Choice offerings Lawn Hilton. Check-in begins at classical piano showcase and the This summer she is volunteering were only on cassette, and now they 2:00 p.m. October 1st and single “Na Zdrowie” 5k Fun Run. This at “Kolonia Zuchowa” a two-week TOLEDO, Ohio — August are available on Randy’s latest disc. sessions will begin at 3:00 p.m.. year’s event will also feature new Cub Scout sleep away camp in marks the end of summer, and a To order “Choice Cuts,” contact There will be an opportunity for vendors, exhibits and acts. Pennsylvania. After that, she will number of events and festivals are Randy at [email protected]. one-on-one translation help, and The FilmFest is a unique op- attend the World Scout Jamboree in planned in and around Toledo prior — Toledo Polonia events provid- a two-hour dinner break (on your portunity for the community to see Poland, and later, will take the op- to Summer’s end. Notable: ed by Margaret Zotkiewicz own) midway between sessions. award-winning Polish language portunity to take time to visit rela- Resurrection Polish National Saturday sessions begin at 9:00 a.m. films (with subtitles) from a- vari tives. Catholic Church, located at 1835 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Fri., Conference includes syllabus, hot ety of genres: contemporary feature For many years Atlas Bank has West Temperance Road, Temper- Aug. 13. The Philadelphia Chapter plated luncheon (unless option de- films, dramas, comedies, anime, sponsored and subsidized expenses ance, Mich. (just north of Toledo) of the Kosciuszko Foundation Sixth clined), entertainment, and presen- children’s films and documentaries. of the South Brooklyn Pulaski Pa- has two Masses each weekend: Sat- Annual Summer Concert, Ethical tation of “Gwiazda” and “Wigilia” More films will be added to the rade Committee. Having chosen urday at 4:30 p.m. And Sunday at Society Building, 1906 S. Ritten- awards. A Vendor/Media Room will schedule. All films will play at the Atlas President/CEO Danuta Si- 12:15 p.m. Resurrection has been house Square. 7:00 p.m. Info/reser- open on Friday at 3:00 p.m. and St. Anthony Main Theater. Tickets eminski as 2010 Marshal of South a local PNCC parish for approxi- vations contact Fred Wolanin at aj- Saturday at 8:00 a.m. Vendors will can be pre-purchased online or at Brooklyn is most appropriate for mately five years, bringing back to [email protected] or call Teresa be exhibiting charts, maps, books, the theater box office. A complete the committee and the bank are the Toledo area a religious tradition Wojcik (215) 752-9270. embroidered apparel, items from list of titles with film summaries, as celebrating milestone years — col- that once had several active parishes Poland and genealogical fun stuff in in the city. On August 18, 2010 Res- PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Sat., well as ticket prices and screening lectively 160 years of service to Aug. 14-Sun., Aug. 15. Walking Media/Vendor room. Our photo ex- schedules, will be posted online at Polish American community of urrection sponsors “A Taste of Po- pert, Eric Basir will be on the prem- land” dinner on the parish grounds, Pilgrimage, beginning from St. www.tcpolishfestival.org and www. South Brooklyn. Under Sieminski’s Adalbert Church, Port Richmond ises to do photo restoration on-site mnfilmarts.org. leadership, Atlas recently opened its with Polish crepes and salads fea- so originals can go home with you. tured. section, Philadelphia, to the Shrine first branch at 339 Sand Lane Staten of Our Lady of Czestochowa, The Oak Lawn Hilton has re- CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Sun., Island, New York. The Echoes of Poland, a Toledo served a block of rooms for Con- Sept. 12. Little Servant Sisters Pol- dance group founded by Paulina Doylestown, Pa. Info call rectory ference attendees at a special rate ish Festival and Country Fair, BUFFALO, N.Y. — Corpus Tul-Ortyl in 1967, performs at the (215) 739-3500. of $99.00 a night plus tax. To re- 1000 Cropwell Road. 11:00 a.m.- Christi Church is looking for West- Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Festival in DOYLESTOWN, Pa. — Sun., serve, call (708) 425-7800 by Tues., 7:00 p.m. Live music, dance group, ern New York’s best pierogi by Wyandotte, MI on Saturday, August Aug. 15. Polish Soldiers’ Day, Sept. 14, 2010 and indicate you’re a food and refreshments. Info call hosting its third annual Buffalo’s 28, 2010. The Echoes, as they are National Shrine of Our Lady of PGSA participant. (856) 424-1962 or (856) 235-1521. Best Pierogi contest, Sat., Aug. 21 commonly called, have performed Czestochowa, Ferry Road. Mass at A number of experienced pre- at 4:30 p.m. The contest is open to all over the Midwest and have made 12:30 p.m., activities throughout senters with in-depth knowledge of BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The all amateur cooks. For the first time, 10 trips to Poland since their found- South Brooklyn Pulaski Parade the day. All are welcome. Info call specific aspects of Polish genealogy businesses are also invited to attend, ing. (more info at society.prcua.org/ (215) 345-0600. have agreed to share their insights. Committee crowned Paulina Za- but must use a traditional recipe. toledoclub/echoesofpoland ). Just a few examples include John wadzka its 2010 Miss Polonia, Applicants will be judged in A bit farther north, the Fran- DOYLESTOWN, Pa. — Sept. Hallman on the previously unad- Karolina Palac its 2010 Junior Miss one of three categories: Homemade kenmuth Summer Music Fest is 4-6 and Sept. 11-12. Polish Ameri- dressed topic of Lutheran church Princess, and sashed Danuta Si- Traditional; Homemade Non-Tradi- held August 12-17 at Heritage Park can Festival at the National Shrine records; Meghann Pytka explaining eminski its 2010 Contingent Mar- tional; and Commercial. Deadline in the Marv Herzog Pavilion, over- of Our Lady of Czestochowa. Live the triggers of the mass immigration shall at the organization’s 50th an- for entries is Saturday, August 13. looking the scenic Cass River. This music, dance groups, food and re- of Poles; and Judith Frazin unearth- niversary gala, June 25. The contest will take place dur- event draws polka fans from all over freshments each day, Noon to 8:00 ing treasures in Polish language re- The evening also celebrated the ing Corpus Christi’s 30th annual the country, and it marks one of the p.m. Info call (215) 345-0600 or cords. 110th Anniversary of the establish- Dozynki Polish Harvest Festival, visit Polish Shrine.com. For more information, contact ment of the “Polish-American Co- Aug. 21-22. the PGSA at 984 N. Milwaukee Ave. operative Savings and Loan Asso- Corpus Christi Church is locat- SHOW OFF YOUR GOOD TASTE Chicago, IL 60642-4101; e-mail ciation,” later known as the “Atlas ed at 199 Clark St. in Buffalo, one [email protected], or visit its Savings and Loan Association” and block east of the Broadway Market. website at www.pgsa.org/. most recently, becoming a feder- Applications for the pierogi contest ally–chartered mutual savings bank and a complete listing of the Har- MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The known as “Atlas Bank.” vest Festival events can be found on Twin Cities Polish Festival and The occasion was attended by fif- Celebrate Chopin! the church website at www.corpus- Minnesota Film Arts have joined teen past South Brooklyn marshals. christibuffalo.org. forces to present the Twin Cities South Brooklyn’s 2010 Junior ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Tasty pierogi, lively polkas, and charming Show your love and support of Polonia! folk art will highlight the 2010 Pol- You are Cordially invited to join us at the ish Arts Festival at St. Stanislaus Parish: Fri., Aug. 6, 5:00-11:00 p.m. 73RD ANNUAL and Sat., Aug. 7, 4:00-11:00 p.m. on the parish grounds (corner Hudson GENERAL PULASKI Avenue and Norton Street). Pierogi, golombki, kielbasa, ka- MEMORIAL PARADE pusta, and homemade baked goods will be served in the auditorium from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Friday and WOODEN EGG BANQUET 4:00-8:00 p.m. Saturday (or as long 200TH ANNIVERSARY Made in Poland. as food lasts). American fare such as T-SHIRT Chicken egg size. Saturday, September 25, 2010 BLACK SHIRT WITH WHITE AND hot dogs, hamburgers, potato pan- RED GRAPHICS. Hand-painted egg with at 6:00 p.m. cakes, fried dough, ice cream, and S, M, L, XL — $19.95 applique of Poland’s beverages will be available on par- XXL — $21.95 musical genius. ish grounds. The festival will also NEW YORK MARRIOTT MARQUIS - $12.00 feature games of chance and activi- XXXL — $22.95 (PLUS $1.50 S&H) BROADWAY BALLROOM Paying honor ties for all ages, including a special ($6.95 S&H plus $1.00 for 1535 Broadway to our 2010 each additional shirt) Eggs will be shipped directly section of children’s games. Beauti- Shirts will be shipped directly from our from the Polish Peddler® (BETWEEN 45TH & 46TH STREET) Grand Marshal ful Polish pottery will be available warehouse in Sarasota, Florida. in Hinckley, Ohio New York, NY 10036 STANLEY for purchase, and parishioner David MOSKAL Bryniarski will demonstrate the tra- $200.00 per person and all of ditional art of creating pisanki. In TO ORDER CHOPIN OR GRUNWALD ITEMS, $150.00 for students with valid ID the 2010 addition, guided tours of historic St. USE FORM ON PAGE 18! $80.00 for children 12 years of age and under Contingent Stanislaus Church will be offered at IF PAYING BY CHARGE, PLEASE INCLUDE CARD CSV CODE, Marshals 6:00 p.m. each evening. EXPIRATION DATE, AND DAYTIME TELEPHONE NUMBER. For tickets contact Banquet Chair & the Young Ray Serafin’s Brass Magic band ORDER ON-LINE • www.PolAmJournal.com Heidi Jadzia Kopala – (908) 665-9672 Ladies Serving will play both days from 7:00-11:00 SECURE SERVER. MC, VISA, AMEX, DISCOVER and PAYPAL ACCEPTED! or [email protected] As Miss p.m., and the Cracovia Polish Dance Or Call M-F, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. EST Polonia of Their Ensemble from Brampton, Ontario, (800) 422-1275 • (716) 422-1275 www.pulaskiparade.org Contingents will perform traditional Polish folk POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • AUGUST 2010 www.polamjournal.com 7

HAPPENINGS: CHICAGO STYLE / Geraldine Balut Coleman Mazurek Brings Lighter Side to Polish Museum Honors the Przybylo Family Commencement CHICAGO - Matynia publicly thanked the City Ceremony Approximately of Chicago’s Department of Cul- 225 guests at- tural Affairs, the Grant Park Music tended the Pol- Festival, the Chicago Park District, ish Museum Chopin music lovers, and all those of America’s in attendance for making this won- (PMA) 30th An- derful concert a success. nual Summer Ball, the Mu- PUCINSKI INSTALLS PWCC OF- seum’s annual FICERS. The Polish Women’s Civic fundraiser. The Club (PWCC) held its annual instal- June 10 event lation luncheon at the Rosewood was held at the Banquets in Des Plaines. Almost Rosemont Ho- 100 quests gathered to welcome the tel at O’Hare in PWCC’s new officers and to hear the Rosemont, IL, Honorable Aurelia Pucinski remi- WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. and was an eve- (l. to r.): Thaddeus, Victoria, Alice, Andrew, Vivian, and Althea. nisce fond memories of her father, — Edward R. Mazurek (above) ning of fine din- shared the stage with five vale- ing with a silent snappers did not have to be profes- the recipient of numer- dictorians and writer John B. auction and dancing to the Anthony sionals to be part of this adventure. ous awards, including the McInerny as class speaker at the Kawalkowski Orchestra. This year, The most important requirements Cook County Public Ser- 221st Commencement ceremony the PMA honored the six children were that each participant be flu- vice Award, its Outstand- at Williams College. of Ted and Alice Przybylo for their ent in the English language; agree ing Leadership Award, Mazurek delivered tongue- outstanding and continued support to send the camera and notebook to and COMCAST’s News in-cheek remarks from the per- of the Polish and Polish American the next participant, and to also pay Maker Award. A gradu- spective of a 21-year-old newly- community. Receiving the Mu- for the required postage. The pho- ate of Mundelein College elected U.S. president. He drew seum’s prestigious Polish Spirit tographer from the Czech Republic with degrees in Biology chuckles and applause when he Award were Althea Kroger, Vivian took one day, but the photographer and American and Eastern pledged to “abolish all taxes” and Kolpak, Andrew, Alice Pawlicki, in Hungary took six weeks. At one European Government, to claim actress Scarlett Johans- Victoria Pindras, and Thaddeus. time during its journey, the camera Mary Sendra Anselmo son as his First Lady. He also is- Ted and Alice Przybylo started became lost somewhere between will be an asset to the Pol- sued a “presidential pardon” to a the “White Eagle” Restaurant and Togo and South Africa. Six months ish American Community fellow student who wound up on Banquets business in Niles, IL in later it arrived safely back in Togo through her new leader- the wrong side of the law earlier 1966. Since its inception, Ted and to continue the Gil-planned journey. ship role as president of in the year. Alice provided a gathering place This exhibit captures “global hu- the PAC-Illinois Division. (l. to r.): Judy Baar Topinka & Judge Pucinski Mazurek, the son of Mr. & for Chicagoland’s Polish and Polish manity.” Each photo captured a dif- Mrs. Edward S. Mazurek, Esq., American community in an estab- ferent country, a different culture. “BYE BYE GDR! TO LIBERTY VIA Roman Pucinski, and the PWCC. of Philadelphia, graduated with lishment filled with traditional Pol- At the end of this camera-traveling WARSAW!” Cinema/Chicago, the She had the pleasure of installing B.A. degrees in Mathematics and ish artwork and tapestries. Ted and expedition, Wojtek Gil received presenting organization of the Chi- the following officers: President English, with honors. Alice’s Polish spirit and pride now not only his undamaged camera, a cago International Film Festival Anna Burzycki, Second Vice Pres. During the ceremony, Mc- lives on through their six children well-used notebook, and 36 photo in collaboration with the Chicago Karen Kozlow, Recording Secre- Inerny, the author of “Bright - all co-owners of the family busi- images, but also fascinating cultural Cultural Center and the Polish Con- tary Lenore Fuesz, Treasurer Ali- Lights, Big City,” was awarded ness. They continue to uphold that perspectives preserved by the par- sulate of the Republic of Poland in cia Dutka, and Sergeant-at-Arms an honorary Doctor of Letters. Przybylo tradition by hosting many ticipant. This exhibit was curated Chicago hosted a free screening of Barbara Marquart. A delightful Honorary degrees were also giv- Polish parish jubilees, hospitals and by the PMA’s Paulina Jakubiec, and the Polish documentary “Bye, Bye choral and violin performance was en to U.S. astronaut Stephanie D. organizations, along with support- was made possible through the hon- GDR! To Liberty via Warsaw.” presented by the youngest mem- Wilson, State Attorney General ing Polish children’s dance troupes. orary patronage of the Polish Con- Almost 400 film enthusiasts filled bers of the Paderewski Youth Or- Martha Coakley; and G. Wayne Almost every week, the Przybylo sulate in Chicago. There are plans the Claudia Cassidy Theater of the chestra. Profits raised at this annual Clough, secretary of the Smith- family has its doors open to wel- for this exhibit to travel to Poland historic Chicago Culture Center on event will be allocated to the PWCC sonian Institution and a member come elegant weddings, memorial sometime this year, as well as to Los June 19 to view this documentary. Scholarship Fund. of the National Science Board. luncheons, and home-cooked Polish Angeles. The 55-minute film, directed by Among the school’s five vale- American dinners. Among the many Krzysztof Czajka, presented in Pol- ONION SHORTAGE. There is a dictorians was Christopher A. dignitaries honored at the White PAC-ILLINOIS DIVISION’S NEW ish with English subtitles, recounts shortage of onions in Poland this Chudzicki of Saratoga Springs, Eagle were President Jimmy Carter, PRESIDENT. Congratulations are the escape of approximately 6,000 year. Although the onion remains N.Y., who graduated with dual Pope John Paul II, and the late Pol- in order to Mary Sendra Ansel- East Germans to West Germany via the vegetable in most demand in the degrees in Mathematics and ish President, Lech Kaczynski. As mo. This past May and for the sec- Warsaw in the autumn of 1989. For- Polish market, supplies this year are Physics. the Chicago area becomes cultur- ond time in its 65-year history, the mer East German refugees, Polish small and the quality of those avail- Mazurek was selected by his ally diverse, so too does the Przy- Polish Ameri- and German politicians, able is poor. The spring floods took peers to speak at the commence- bylo’s White Eagle welcoming all can Congress along with Polish citi- their toll on much of Poland’s pro- ment. You can watch his speech who enter its doors. Additionally, (PAC)-Illinois zens recount their some- duce, but onions seem to have suf- on YouTube by searching for the children continue their father’s Division placed time bittersweet memo- fered the most. “Mazurek, Williams College.” charitable works through the Ted a woman at its ries of a people’s flight S. Przybylo Foundation, which fo- helm. There is from their own country cuses on financial aid and support no question that (East Germany) through to needy villages in Poland: a chil- Ms. Anselmo Poland to Warsaw in SUPPORT THE PAJ PRESS FUND dren’s orphanage in Lubzina, an in- has distin- order to reach the West n 1971, a voluntary fund-raising campaign was launched by a group stitute for mentally disabled men in guished herself German Embassy, and of loyal readers of the Polish American Journal entitled “We Love the Debica, and a children’s orphanage as a civic and then West Berlin. PAJ Press Fund” in order to help cover rising postage, material and hospital in Tarnow. cultural leader. and production costs. She has a long MUZYKA POLSKA SA- IDonations to the PAJ Press Fund are also used to support our reader AROUND THE WORLD IN 36 and dedicated LUTES CHOPIN. It is services (postage, telephone, research, etc.), provide newsclippers with FRAMES. Professional photog- history of pub- estimated that on June stamps and envelopes, and cover extraordinary expenses in producing rapher Wojtek Gil combined his lic service. A 30 almost 10,000 Chopin the paper. The Polish American Journal is not a profit-making ven- artistic skills, his photographic ex- lifelong Chi- Mary Anselmo and PNA’S music lovers filled not ture. Thanks to its dedicated staff, the PAJ is pub­lished as a “public periences, and some technical inge- cago resident, Frank Spula. only Chicago’s world- service” for American Polonia. nuity to create a “people to people” Mary Sendra renowned Jay Pritzker Donations to the PAJ Press Fund will be acknowledged in the paper experience in which a 35-mm Lomo Anselmo grew up in Chicago’s Pol- Pavilion to capacity, but crowded unless otherwise directed by the contributor. Action Sampler camera, described ish Triangle, and at an early age, be- the lawn of Chicago’s Millen- by Gil as “the hero of the journey,” came involved in service to others. nium Park to see guest conductor, A sincere “THANK YOU” for their donations to the PAJ PRESS FUND: an ambassador of sorts, traveled Mary has been actively involved in Krzysztof Urbański, and to hear Chester Bijoch, Sr., Minneapolis, Minn.; Ed Kieras, Grand Rapids, solo around the world. Gil’s concept numerous Polish American organi- Poland’s renowned pianist, Krzysz- Mich.; George Morgan, San Jancinto, Calif.; and one “Friend of the seemed simple: one country, one zations, such as the Polish Museum tof Jabłoński. The Grant Park PAJ.” Dziekujemy! The PAJ thanks all who donated to the Press Fund. person, one photo shot. Three years of America, the Copernicus Foun- Music Festival Orchestra saluted ago, Wojtek had an idea of send- dation, the Legion of Young Polish Chopin with its Muzyka Polska MAIL TO: PAJ PRESS FUND ing one such camera with single 36 Women, the Polish Women’s Civic Concert. The orchestra performed POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL frames film around the world. “The Club, and the Polish National Al- Wojciech Kilar’s Krzesany, Krzysz- P.O. BOX 328, BOSTON, NY 14025-0328 Traveler” camera was accompanied liance. In many organizations, she tof Lutosławski’s Concerto for Or- I want to make sure the POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL continues its by a diary-type notebook in which has held a leadership role. For the chestra, and Fryderyk Chopin’s Pia- service to American Polonia. Enclosed is my contribution of $______each photographer from each coun- past 25 years, Mary has been an no Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Opus. try would write something about the educator, a legislative aide, and Di- 11. This concert was sponsored by NAME photo or him/herself. It was difficult rector of Customer Service for the Chicago’s Polish Consulate and the for Wojtek to decide which of the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit live broadcast of this performance ADDRESS multitude of interested participants Court of Cook County. Since 2004, on Chicago’s classical radio sta- would be selected, as he had, at she has been the Chief Deputy Clerk tion WFMT was sponsored by LOT CITY, STATE, ZIP times, over 100 emails per day from of Training and Development for Polish Airlines. In a bilingual intro- hopeful participants. Those photo the Circuit Court. Ms. Anselmo is duction, Consul General Zygmunt Please [ ] include [ ] do not include my name in your list of contributors. 8 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • AUGUST 2010

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RELIGION / Benjamin Fiore, S.J. Procession Celebrates Faith and Co-operation of Polish Churches Continuing a tradition first cele- lies. This latest Habitat project was CATHOLIC CHURCH SUPPORTS requested his relics. More than 80 they were condemned by Church brated in the RC diocese of Kraków made possible through the Global ADULT STEM CELL RESEARCH. streets and squares in Poland bear officials for contradicting biblical in 1320, four churches in Buffalo, Village program in Gliwice, Poland. The Vatican issued a communiqué his name, and hundreds of statues truths. Copernicus never published NY, joined to celebrate the feast of Low-income families work 750 hours announcing a joint initiative with and memorial tablets have been un- his theories during his lifetime and Boże Ciało (Corpus Christi) on June of sweat equity in Poland to qualify an international bio-pharmaceutical veiled in his memory. Some 18,000 so escaped a similar condemnation. 6. The Mass was celebrated at St. and then repay the cost of the house company to raise awareness and schools, charities, youth groups and He received a newly published copy Stanislaus Church by its pastor, Fr. through a zero interest mortgage. expand research of adult stem cell discussion clubs have been named of his book, On the Revolutions of Thaddeus Bocianowski. He noted “We’re helping to take them from a therapy. Fr. Tomasz Trafny from after him. the Heavenly Spheres, on May 21, that the holy day coincided this poor environment to a safe, decent the Council for Culture remarked, 1543, the day he died. Buried in an year with the beatification in -War environment,” said David Zablotny, “Considering the potential impli- PILGRIMS TO REACH unmarked grave in the cathedral for saw of Rev. Jerzy Popieluszko, executive director of Habitat for cation of scientific investigation, DOYLESTOWN SHRINE. Sun- centuries, the astronomer-mathema- who was murdered in 1984 by SB Humanity in Buffalo, N.Y. medical applicability and the cultur- day, August 8, is the date on which tician’s remains were only recently officers (the secret service in Com- al impact of research on adult stem walking pilgrims are expected to identified through DNA testing munist Poland at that time) for pro- cells, we view the collaboration with arrive at the Shrine of Our Lady against a hair found in one of his moting freedom and solidarity. The NeoStem as a critical effort.” Using of Częstochowa in Doylestown, books. Archbishop Józef Kowalc- sermon was delivered by Fr. Mat- adult stem cells avoids the unethical Pa. While August 26 is the actual zyk, papal nuncio and newly-named thew Wydmanski, pastor of Corpus manipulation and destruction of hu- feast, the celebration of the feast of primate of Poland conducted the re- Christi Church, who stressed the man embryos, which is common in Our Lady of Częstochowa will take burial. importance of the procession as the embryonic stem cell research. place on Sunday, August 29. public manifestation of Catholics, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO ... ARCHBISHOPS RECEIVE THE of their love, reverence and devo- PLAYS BY BRAUN ARE A SIGNIF- Detroit archdiocese permanent dea- tion for the presence of Christ in the ICANT CULTURAL EVENT IN PO- PALLIUM FROM POPE BENE- cons celebrating their 30th year: Holy Eucharist. LAND. DICT XVI. Archbishops Jerome E. On May 27 the Franciscan Deacon Donald Junak, St. Louis The Corpus Christi procession Convent in Kraków, Poland hosted Listecki of Milwaukee and Thomas Parish, Clinton Township; Deacon that followed was prepared jointly the promotion of two theatrical G. Wenski of Miami were given the Norbert Motowski, All Saints Par- by St. Stanislaus Church, St. Adal- works dedicated to Fr. Maximilian pallium, an insignia of their office ish, Detroit; and 10th year: Deacon bert Basilica, St. John Kanty Par- Kolbe, “Maximilianus” and “Father and ministry in the Church, in St. Gerald Smigell, Ss. Cyril & Metho- ish and Corpus Christi Church. Maximilian’s Cell,” written by Ka- Peter’s basilica, at the end of June. The procession through the streets zimierz Braun, a drama professor According to Archbishop LeGatt of dius Parish, Sterling Heights of the Broadway Fillmore neigh- at SUNY at Buffalo, N.Y. The play- St. Boniface, Manitoba, the pallium Our Saviour’s PNCC Parish in borhood was led by Msgr. Mat- ARCHBISHOP WENSKI wright was present for a “meet the is a sign of the authority he shares Woonsocket, R.I., on its 85th an- thew Kopacz, Fr. Thaddeus author” session with theatrologists, with the pope, but also “a sign of niversary. Prime Bishop Robert M. Bocianowski, Fr. Matthew Wyd- URGES CATHOLICS’ PUBLIC actors, theater and literature critics, the service of communion within Nemkowich and Eastern Bishop manski and Fr. Simon Shaner. ACTION. In remarks delivered at librarians, historians from the Jagi- the church, of the unity of faith and Thomas J. Gnat joined other clergy The participants followed the the ceremony of his installation as ellonian University and Franciscans the unity of charity that I’ve been for the parish’s anniversary celebra- Holy Eucharist carried by pastors Archbishop of the RC Archdiocese from Kraków and Niepokalanów, entrusted with, that all the baptized tion. stepping on the rose petals thrown of Miami, Archbishop Thomas representing places where Father are entrusted with.” The pallia are by girls in white First Holy Com- Wenski asserted that “Catholics Maximilian lived and worked. The woven of wool from lambs brought STO LAT TO … Thomas Wasilew- munion dresses. Young boys were should involve themselves in the large audience also included stu- in procession from the Church of St. ski a graduate of Sacred Heart Sem- ringing the bells as the procession public square—and do so coher- dents and professors from a high Agnes (whose name means lamb in inary in Detroit on his ordination was passing through the streets in ently and unapologetically.” school in Częstochowa, from which Latin) and are kept next to the tomb to the priesthood for the RC Dio- a solemn atmosphere. Carried in Spiritual leader of Miami’s 1.3 young Kazimerz Braun graduated of St. Peter until they are bestowed cese of Lansing, Mich., to Michael the procession was the official -di million Catholics acknowledged the on the archbishops. The six crosses Polinek on his ordination for the RC ocesan traveling statue of Our Lady difficulties facing the Church in the BLESSED TO BE INTERRED on the pallium are a sign that bish- Diocese of Erie, Penn., and to Dick of the Visitation, blessed by John United States, including the sexual IN SHRINE. After Fr. Jerzy ops are called to love people as O’Polka, of St. Patrick’s Church, Paul II. A banner with the quote of abuse scandal and the “dictatorship Popiełuszko’s beatification at an Christ did – with total self-giving. Franklin, Penn., on his ordination to John Paul II: “Nie lekajcie się, ot- of relativism” in the surrounding open-air Mass in Warsaw’s Piłsudski The pins which hold the pallium in the permanent deaconate for the RC worzcie drzwi Chrystusowi. Be not culture. He noted that the “radically Square, before over 100,000 faith- place symbolize the nails of the cru- Diocese of Erie, Pa. afraid, open the door to Christ,” and secular world view wishes to reduce ful, including his mother Marianna, cifixion. Stephen Bujno and Susan D. a portrait of Fr. Jerzy Popiełuszko faith to the realm of the “‘private’ his relics were taken in procession to Kaczmarek, on graduating from were also carried in the procession. and the ‘subjective’ and thus tries to the Warsaw suburb of Wilanów. The COPERNICUS TO BE REBURIED. St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in A reception at the Corpus Christi limit our freedom to serve, whether still-unfinished Divine Providence Nicolaus Copernicus, the 16-cen- Wynnewood, Penn. Through its Re- social club was the final part of the in health care, education or social Basilica, a shrine to renowned Poles, tury astronomer and church canon, ligious Studies Division the semin- celebration. services.” Dedicating himself to will be his final resting place. Some whose ideas were condemned by ary has a multitude of programs for proclaim a positive and consistent relics of the new blessed will also the Church, was reburied as a hero the laity, either for their personal HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: BUF- ethic of life, he rejected the notion be kept at Warsaw’s St. Stanislaus in the cathedral in Frombork, Po- faith formation or professional FALO TO POLAND. Nine volunteers that any human being, no matter Kostka Church, Fr. Popiełuszko’s land, where he served as a canon needs. from the Buffalo chapter of Habitat how weak, is a “problem,” whether parish, and others will be sent to and teacher. Mathematical models Archabbot Douglas R. No- for Humanity flew to Poland in June in the womb, or poor, or refugee, or churches across the Catholic world led him to develop the theory that wicki, O.S.B., on his re-election as to help build houses for needy fami- migrant. dedicated to Fr. Jerzy. Parishes as the earth revolved around the sun. Archabbot of St. Vincent Archab- far away as Uganda and Peru have When Galileo and others popu- bey, in Latrobe, Penn. St. Vincent larized that theory a century later, is the first monastery established in the USA and one of the largest in the world. In addition to being spiritual leader of the monastery, Archab- bot Nowicki is also chancellor of St. Vincent College and St. Vincent Seminary. He serves as spiritual 760 Ellicott St., Buffalo, NY 14203 leader of monasteries in Brazil and (716) 882-2987 Tanzania, offshoots of St. Vincent’s.

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POLONIA OF THE EASTERN GREAT LAKES / Michael Pietruszka CONNECTICUT CORNER Pianist Melody Fader to Perform All-Chopin Program New Polonia Media HARTFORD — The Polish BUFFALO, N.Y. — Western the Artist” reception, are available era, opened the group’s 2010 sea- Cultural Club of Greater Hartford, New York Polonia is embracing from the Rockwell Hall box office son with performances of Verdi’s Inc. and the Polish National Home, available technology. Various WNY at (716) 878-3005. “Rigoletto” at the Riviera Theater in Inc. are pleased to announce their Polonia organizations, including The “I Am From Here: The North Tonawanda ... The 32nd An- co¬sponsorship of a Concert to the Polish Cultural Foundation, Paintings of Maciej Frankie- nual Cheektowaga Polish Festival commemorate the 200th anniver- Buffalo-Rzeszow Sister City Com- wicz” exhibit at Toronto’s Al Green brought performances by Cheek- sary of the birth of beloved Polish mittee, Polish Heritage Dancers of Gallery, ran until July 8 ... The towaga Community Symphony composer, Frederic Chopin. WNY, Buffalo Polka Boosters, Har- “Warszawa” and “Polonaise” vil- Orchestra, The Knewz, Polka Fam- The Chopin Celebration Con- mony Polish Folk Ensemble, Polish lages were very popular participants ily Band, Rare Vintage, Harmony, cert will be held in the beautiful Art Arts Club of Buffalo, and the Polish in the annual International Villages Polish Folk Ensemble, Ed Blazon- Deco Ballroom of the Polish Na- Cadets of Buffalo now have groups Festival in Brantford, Ontario from czyk’s Versatones, Jerry Darlak & tional Home, 60 Charter Oak Ave., or pages on the Facebook social net- July 7 through 10 ... Chief Judge the Touch, Polish Heritage Dancers Sun., Sept. 12, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. A work. Polka bands, like PhoCus and William Skretny of the U.S. Dis- of WNY, Ed Olinski Orchestra with gala reception will follow. Admis- Those Idiots, can also be found on trict Court for the Western District the Vignettes and John Kondal, and sion is $20.00 per person. The event Facebook. The Polish Villa Restau- of NY, Erie County Judge Michael PhoCus to the Cheektowaga Town is open to the general public and rant and Am-Pol Eagle newspaper Pietruszka and Erie County Clerk Park from July 15 through 18. venue is handicapped accessible. are on Facebook as well. Using this Kathy Hochul participated it the On July 16, the Rochester Red Pianist Melody Fader, whose ous” and “stirring” and stated that new media is an opportunity to keep Greater Niagara Frontier Council Wings baseball team and the Polo- Connecticut roots have served as she “plays with elegance.” Melody our Polonia alive and relevant in to- BSA’s first “Duty to Country and nia Civic Center hosted their an- a steppingstone to the world stage, is a prize winner of the Coleman day’s world. Community Day’ event in Down- nual “Polish Day” at Frontier Field will perform an all-Chopin program Chamber Ensemble and the Aspen town Buffalo on the 9th. ... Newly appointed Consul General as guest artist. Miss Fader enjoys Concerto competitions. She earned POLONIA TIDBITS. The Buffalo The Polish National Alliance of Poland Ewa Junczyk-Ziomecka, a busy career as a soloist, chamber her BM in piano performance from – Rzeszow Sister City Commit- has announced the following schol- Christopher Nixon Cox, Alexan- musician, vocal accompanist, and the Eastman School of Music and tee elected new leadership for the arship winners for the 2010-2011 ac- dra “Sandy” Schmid, NYS Senator interdisciplinary collaborative art- her MM in Collaborative Piano at coming year: Jim Serafin (presi- ademic year: Meagan Adams (Fay- William Stachowski, U.S. Attorney ist in New York City. She has per- the Juilliard School, where she stud- dent), Andrzej Ogiba (vice presi- etteville), Ryan Astemborski (Erie, William Hochul and Buffalo Aux- formed throughout the United States ied with Margo Garrett. dent), Bogusia Carroll (secretary) Pa.), Michael Benczkowski (Erie, iliary Bishop Edward Grosz served and abroad, notably Chile, Italy, For further information, please and Mary Jane Wajmer (treasurer). Pa.), Dyzio Guzierowicz (Roch- as honorary grand marshals for the Belgium, England, Spain, Canada, contact Ursula Brodowicz at (860) Therese Clarke and Bogusia Carroll ester), Andrea Hlebica (Johnson General Pulaski Association’s pa- Korea, and Israel. A New York Times 521-0201 or Fran Pudlo at (860) were added to the group’s board of City), Oliver Majewski (Syracuse), rade in Cheektowaga on July 18. review called her work “sumptu- 659-0356. directors during the annual meeting Monika Majkowycz (Syracuse), Grand Marshal honors this year ... Daniel Derenda has been named Adam Mscichowski (Rochester), went to Pulaski Association Presi- PCCGH Awards Four Scholarships the Commissioner of Police by Buf- Patrick Newton (Syracuse), Therese dent Brian Rusk ... Niagara Univer- falo Mayor Byron Brown. Charles Pawlowski (Erie, Pa.), Thomas sity graduate student Mary Gibson HARTFORD — On June 10, Woodstock, Conn. and granddaugh- Tomaszewski, the son of the late Sokolowski (Rochester), Keegan won the Professional and Business the Polish Cultural Club of Greater ter of Raymond and Irene Kryzak of president of the WNY Division of Sugnet (Penfield), Mark Szymczak Women of Polonia’s 2010 scholar- Hartford, Inc., awarded four schol- Wethersfield. Stephanie will enter the Polish American Congress Kar- (Lancaster), Stephanie Szymczak ship ... Cheektowaga High School arships to the following recipients at her sophomore year at the Univer- ol Tomaszewski and former head of (Lancaster), Nicole Wroblewski graduate Jeremy Nowak was cho- a ceremony held at the Polish Na- sity of Miami, Coral Gables, where the Buffalo DEA office, was named (Erie, Pa.) and Sylvia Zabycz (Syra- sen by the Baltimore Orioles in this tional Home: she is pursuing Majors in Interna- deputy police commissioner for op- cuse). year’s Major League Baseball draft Sabina Chins, daughter of Wie- tional Studies/Anthropology and erations by the Buffalo Police De- Dr. Hank Stopinski has been ... Dr. Kazimierz Braun, a profes- slaw and Joy Chins of Wethersfield. Minors in Mandarin Chinese/Busi- partment. named principal of the new Health sor in the SUNYaB Theatre and Sabina, a 2010 graduate of Mercy ness Administration. Richard Szykowny has taken Sciences Charter School in Tonawa- Dance Department and vice presi- High School, Middletown, will Kenneth Waszynski, son of over the presidency of the Polka Va- nda ... The Polish Consulate in dent of the Polish Cultural Founda- enter UCONN in the fall to study Henry and Christine Waszynski and riety Social Club of WNY. Richard’s Toronto began a Chopin Piano Re- tion, was recently recognized for his Nursing. grandson of Mary Marek Hartz, all son, Michael Alan Szykowny, was cital Series with a performance by two new plays, “Maximilianus” and Lisa Kociubinski, daughter of of Glastonbury, CT. Kenneth is a recently awarded his second Emmy Leonard Gilbert on July 11 ... July “Father Maximilian’s Cell” in Kra- Richard and Sophia Kociubinski of 2010 graduate of Glastonbury High for his graphics work on ESPN’s 11 also brought the “Our Lady of kow. Plans for a production of these Wethersfield. Lisa graduated from. School and will enter Central CT “Sports Nation” program ... Msgr. Czestochowa / Polish Day” to the works in WNY are currently under Loyola University in New Orleans State University in the fall to study Matthew Kopacz announced that Our Lady of Fatima Shrine in Lew- discussion. in 2009 with a BS in Biology and Marketing/Advertising. the Roman Catholic Diocese of iston and a card party and luncheon Victoria Jarnot, the former will be attending the University of All profits from the Club’s an- Buffalo collected $63,962.83 in the to the Polish Cadets Hall in Black president of the Quo Vadis Choir” Hartford in the fall seeking a Mas- nual Szopka Festival, held the last 2009 Catholic League Appeal for Rock ... Corpus Christi Church recently passed away ... Nine vol- ter’s Degree in Neuroscience. Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend at Religious Assistance to the Church on Buffalo’s East Side was award- unteers from the Buffalo Chapter Stephanie Kryzak, daughter the Polish National Home, are dedi- in Poland. This represents a 10% in- ed a $10,000 capital improvement of Habitat for Humanity recently of Richard and Sarah Kryzak of cated to the scholarships. crease from 2008. The 2010 appeal grant by Buffalo Common Council traveled to Gliwice, Poland to help will take place during the month of President David Franczyk ... Nate build houses for needy families as August (see page 3) ... The Kos- Suchyna of Buffalo’s Kaisertown part of the group’s Global Village Holy Name of Jesus to Hold Dozynki ciuszko Club in Dunkirk held its neighborhood was inducted into the program ... U.S. Attorney for the STAMFORD, Conn. — The other traditional Polish foods and Annual Street Dance the Fourth of St. Francis High School Sports Hall Western District of N.Y. William annual Polish Harvest Festival beer. July weekend ... The Polish Arts of Fame ... Stained glass windows Hochul was named Polish Ameri- “Dozynki” will be held on the From 12:30-9:00 p.m., there Club of Buffalo has joined the Pol- and other artifacts from the former can of the Year by the Buffalo Bison Holy Name of Jesus Church will be dancing to the music of ish Cultural Foundation and the Queen of Peace Church in Buffalo baseball organization at the team’s grounds, 369 Washington Blvd., Zambrowiacy. Tickets for the an- Music Department of Buffalo State are now on display at the Buffalo annual “Polish Festival Night” on (Exit 8 on I-95), Aug. 7-8, 2010. nual raffle will be available. A College as a co-sponsor of the Sep- Religious Art Center in Buffalo’s August 3 ... Lawn fetes and outdoor There will be a DJ providing tember 12, 2010 Rockwell Hall con- Black Rock area. More information concerts continue to fill the air in donation for admission is $5.00, dance music on Saturday from children under 7 are free. cert featuring Claire Huangci, the on the Center is available at buffalo- WNY and CNY with the sounds of 7:00-midnight. Admission is Holy Name is celebrating its winner of the 2010 U.S. Chopin Pi- religiousarts.org/. polka music. Check with your local $10.00 per person. Food will be ano Competition. The $20 reserved Valerian Ruminski, the artis- Polonia media outlet to find your fa- available for sale. 106th anniversary this year. All seat tickets, which include a “Meet tic director of the Nickel City Op- vorite bands or events near you. Sunday’s festivities start with funds realized will go towards the 11:30 a.m. Mass, celebrating the restoration and repair of the school harvest. After mass, the Polish exterior. kitchen will open with traditional For additional information call foods of pierogi, golabki, pyzy, Chairman Peter Brakoniecki at th grilled kielbasa, sauerkraut, potato (203) 223-2436 or email brako- 37 Grand Convention pancakes, Polish donuts and many [email protected]. 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 10 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • AUGUST 2010

BABA JAGA’S CORNER / Jaga Urban-Klaehn Skalny Scholarships Awarded ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Two the Global Scholars Award, among met the highest standards for rigor, Louis & Nellie Skalny Scholarships others. Przybylek has been accepted seriousness and analytical acumen. How Polish Are the for Polish Studies were awarded for to graduate school at Columbia Uni- His professor also states that in 17 2010 by the American Council for versity where he plans to continue years of instruction at the university, Polish Culture (ACPC). Committee with Polish studies. His activities in Styrna was by far the most diligent, Most Famous Poles? Chairperson Ursula Brodowicz re- the PolAm community have been enthusiastic and dedicated student. Does the admixture of foreign Poland. ported that the Skalny Scholarship extensive and include involvement He has completed several indepen- blood help to develop a talent, Adam Mickiewicz is widely Committee awarded $3,000 schol- in local politics and in the history dent studies and seminars in Polish broaden the cultural and intellectual known as the most famous Polish arships to Matthew Przybylek and of the sizeable Polish community in Studies. He is an intern with the understanding of the word or give poet and one of the greatest Slavic Pawel Styrna. Wilmington. Przybylek states that Kosciuszko Chair in Polish Studies new horizons? If so, this is good poets alongside Alexander Pushkin. Przybylek of Wilmington, Del., he takes deep pride in his Polish at the Institute of World Politics in news for people of Polish origin The beginning phrase of Sir is a 2009 graduate of the University roots and in the language and cul- Washington, D.C. He is enrolled as living abroad, since their children Thaddeus (Pan Tadeusz), the most of Delaware where he was awarded ture of Poland. He identifies himself a Continuing Education student, and influenced by diverse cultures may famous poetic book by Mickiewicz, a BA in European Studies. As part as a Polish American who preserves has applied to the Masters program have more chances to succeed. starts with the following sentence: of his studies at and promotes the culture and his- in Statecraft & International Rela- Nicolaus Copernicus, the fa- “O Lithuania, my country, thou the University, tory of Poland, that this is a defining tions. mous astronomer who, just before Art like good health; he completed a characteristic of who he is and that Styrna is a member of the Ameri- his death, announced through his I never knew till now year long pro- it permeates his professional and so- can Association for the Advance- works that we live in heliocentric How precious, till I lost thee. “ gram in Polish cial life. ment of Slavic Studies. He is also system, was definitively a cultural This poem was written in France, language & cul- Styrna of Chicago was awarded a board member of the Chicago mix. He was a loyal subject of the where Mickiewicz lived as an emi- ture at the Jagi- an MA degree in history at the Uni- based Roman Dmowski Institute of Polish king, but his uncle, Lucas gre. Mickiewicz was born in Be- ellonian Univer- versity of Illinois at Chicago. His America. He continues to be active Watzenrode, bishop of Warmia larus and was edicated in Lithuania. sity in Krakow. master’s thesis was titled “Opinions in the Polish American community, (Emland), was of Teutonic origin. For him, Lithuania was a part of This fulfilled on the Kiev Ex- including assisting and coordinating Both of Copernicus’ parents came Poland he knew. The Polish-Lith- the require- pedition in the the observance of the Katyn Forest from the Western part of the Pol- uanian Kingdom, which ceased to ments of the University of Delaware American, Brit- Massacre in May at the Library of ish kingdom, highly influenced by exist shortly before Mickiewicz Discovery Learning Experience in ish, Belgian, Congress in Washington, D.C. He Germany. While at the university in was born, was a country of many the Arts & Science program. As part Polish and So- has been published in several pub- Italy, Copernicus joined the associa- cultures and languages. For Mickie- of his political science and interna- viet Press: A lications and is working on two ma- tion of German students. Recently wicz the meaing of Poland is much tional relations studies, Przybylek Sample from jor essays for publication on Polish when his skull was found, it showed broader than for those of us born af- submitted a highly evaluated paper A p r i l - M a y , history. face features of his uncle—even my ter World War II. analyzing the behavior logics of Jan 1920.” This Strynabelieves that the study of Polish friends from the Polish Cul- Maria Sklodowska-Curie, the Sobieski and his counterparts dur- thesis was de- history is a fine way to promote Pol- ture Forum had to admit it. I am not first woman to receive one and later ing events surrounding 1683 central scribed by the professor of history ish history and Polish culture. His trying to undermine Copernicus’ a second Nobel award, was Polish as Europe and the Battle of Vienna. as a very detailed, rigorously ar- long term goals include earning a Polishness, since he lived in Polish far as we know. Still, she might not He is the 2009 Recipient of the gued, and extensively researched Ph.D. and becoming a professional kingdom, but we do not even know have been able to achieve the world Foreign Languages and Literatures analysis and as greatly exceeding historian of Polish history involved whether he spoke Polish very well. recognition she did without an im- Study, and the 2009 Recipient of requirements. As a research paper it in American policy towards Poland. All his papers and books were writ- portant French connection. First, in ten in Latin, the world was differ- order to be able to study, she had ent, the meaning of state was not the to go to France, since there was no Little Servant Sisters Celebrate 160th Anniversary same as it would be in Europe in the place for women to study at the uni- CHERRY HILL, N.J. — On Edmund’s witness, writings and vant Sisters of the Federation came 19th and 20th centuries. versity in occupied Poland at the end May 3, 1850, Blessed Edmund Bo- spiritual testament of simplicity and on pilgrimage to celebrate the 160th What about our famous com- of the 19th century. Second, she met janowski founded the Little Servant mutual love, continue to be an inspi- anniversary with the Rosary and the poser Frederick Chopin, the one Pierre Curie, her future husband, in Sisters of the Immaculate Concep- ration to his spiritual daughters who Mass in Thanksgiving with Arch- who made the world love Polish France. He and his all-Curie family tion congregation in Poland, to pro- make their life a gift in love and ser- bishop Jozef Michalik, President of polonaises and mazurkas? His first (his father, his brother) were bril- vide care and education for needy vice. The Little Servant Sisters in the Polish Bishops’ Conference, as and last name already suggests liant people. Without help from her children, tend the sick and the un- Europe, America, Africa and the Far presider and homilist. something other than Polish origin. husband, who built a piezolelectric derprivileged, and guide women. East are engaged in early childhood Archbishop Michalik is Metro- Often his last name is polonised quartz balance, the Curies would As a celibate lay apostle and a pre- education and schools, religious politan of Przemysl, the archdiocese (near my parents’ home in Krakow probably never have been able to cursor of Vatican Council II, his education, care of orphans and the which is home to the motherhouse there is a “Szopen” street). Chopin’s indentify radium and polonium and utter love for God, devotion to the disabled, parish ministry, assisted of the Little Servant Sisters of Stara father was French, his mother was describe radioactivity. Blessed Virgin Mary, and compas- living and nursing homes, visiting Wies, with Mother Beata Chistek, Polish. His father became a Polish Some of the best Polish poets sionate service to the needy had its home nursing, hospitals and clinics, as Superior General, who was pres- patriot. emigrated to Poland in 1787 were of Jewish origin. Julian Tu- source in the Gospel, dependent on works among the underprivileged, ent on the occasion. Mother Beata at the age of sixteen and had served wim, the greatest Polish poet of the a living union with Christ and His street children and AIDS patients. had previously served in education in Poland’s National Guard during 20th century, and author of the fa- Church with ardor derived from the A group of Sisters of the Ameri- in the American Province. the Kościuszko Uprising. From his mous “The Locomotive,” was Jew- Eucharist. can Province with Mother Jadwiga childhood years, Frederick Chopin ish by origin. His last name “Tu- The congregation developed Cierpinska, superior provincial, St. Stanislaus Now Academy was immersed in Polish culture, wim” comes from hebrew “Tovim” amid hardships during and after the from New Jersey celebrated the NEW YORK — St. Stanislaus music and tradition. He popularized meaning “good”. occupation of Poland by foreign 160th anniversary with a pilgrimage Grammar School in Greenpoint Polish folk music all over the world. Jan Brzechwa, a poet who cre- powers, and spread to various conti- and day of recollection at the Na- will be an academy, starting with Yet, a part of his genius was the ated beautiful stories and poems for nents. Since its foundation, the chief tional Shrine of Our Lady of Cze- this school year. The move was ability to be fascinated by the mu- children, was born as Jan Wiktor characteristic of the congregation’s stochowa in Doylestown, Pa. Father made to allow the school to be eligi- sic that seems so common, and be Lesman to Polish family of Jewish spirituality has been living daily Jan Michalak, OSPPE, presided and ble for grants, which it could not re- able to transform it into something descent. The last name Brzechwa the evangelical law of total love of gave the homily in the lower chapel ceive if it kept its affiliation with the which everyone can understand. Af- was just his pseudonym. God and love of others, revealed at the Mass in Thanksgiving to God church. The Diocese of New York ter the November Uprising (1930), It seems that, in order to influ- in Christ-like service in response for the graces bestowed upon the decreed that all parish schools must which was followed by the Russian ence and develop Polish and world to the needs of the Church and the Congregation during its 160 years become academies by 2014 because suppression, Chopin left for France culture and science, it is good to use world. Today, there are some 3,400 of service of the Church on vari- of dire fiscal conditions within the and never came back to occupied diversity rather than homogeneity. Little Servant Sisters in a Federation ous continents; for the canonization diocese. Poland. He body is buried in France The admixture of foreign blood and worldwide, including the missions. of the Founder and of the Martyr, St. Stanislaus Kostka School is but his heart was later sent back to foreign influence can help! As the Father Founder, Blessed Blessed Celestyna Faron. Father to be merged with the school at St. Michalak was the conference mas- Nicholas Church. To date, no re- www.polishamericanstudies.org ter and led the Marian devotions, sults of merger talks have been an- PAHA with the Rosary Walk to the original nounced. barn chapel. The Polish American Histocial Association Earlier, on April 25, 2010, at Stewart Cable-Bound was established in December 1942 as a special the National Shrine of Our Lady of NEW YORK — Like her fellow commission of the The Polish Institute of Arts Czestochowa in Poland, Little Ser- daytime TV diva Oprah Winfrey, and Sciences in America to collect, compile and Martha Stewart is heading to ca- publish information about Polish Americans. ble. The lifestyle queen has signed In October 1944, it was reor­ganized as a na- Polish-English tional American society to promote study and a deal to move her daily program to research in the history and social background Translator the Hallmark Channel, effective this of Americans of Polish descent. The Associa- • Official documents, letters, September. 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Enclosed is a check or money • Over 20 years experience work- Ruth Buzzi sold her longtime Hol- order for $30.00 made payable to the Polish American Historical Association. ing with genealogists, attorneys, lywood Hills home for $1,021,000 businesses, film-makers, gov- to film producerDaniel Dubiecki. ernment, medical professionals, Dubiecki, 32, was executive etc. NAME producer of the offbeat comedy ANDY GOLEBIOWSKI “Juno” (2007) and co-produced ADDRESS 109 Rosemead Lane “Thank You for Smoking” (2005), Cheektowaga, NY 14227 CITY, STATE, ZIP films he worked on with Jason Reit- (716) 892-5975 man as part of their Hard C produc- MAIL TO: PAHA, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT 06050 tion company. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • AUGUST 2010 www.polamjournal.com 11 A Polka Fireworks Photorama POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL

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POLKA INSIDER / Steve Litwin Once Again, Springs is the Place It is officially the Polka Fire- cago Masters and the extremely hot sun, with plenty of cool drinks works but referred to by the regu- popular Henny and the Versa Js, and shaving cream on top of shav- Alex Meixner wowed the crowd with Buffalo-born Joe Grenda on accor- his dynamic accordion work. dion with the Li’l John’s ATM band. lars as “The Springs.” This year’s with special performances by Dee ing cream. Thanks to Fran and the 36th edition gathered 19 great polka Dee Orgodny and son Ryan. crew for their kindness and “view- bands under that massive roof of Mon Valley Push and Paul Her- ing balcony” on Saturday. the Seven Springs Resort in Cham- chko’s Party Time filled the after- The pool area proved to be more pion, Pennsylvania as polka music hours with plenty of crowd-pleasing echoed throughout the green valley music. than sufficient but still is not the of this fabulous venue. DJ Ken Olowin was the house grassy knoll of old. However, polka The Blazonczyk family runs a music man for the week and, as people adapt to almost anything. tight ship and from the moment always, kept the polkas playing Still, as in all past years, getting you dock your car everything runs throughout the five days. your table meant staking it out early. on schedule. The pre-party party, The bands performing at Polka On Saturday, Ryan Joseph had a the pool parties, the music in the Fireworks always play up, perform- SRO crowd for the debut of his new two halls, the after-jams, the music ing at their peak. Whether on stage musical career and then drew anoth- workshops, all just happen when or at one of the jam sessions, each er SRO audience performing with they are supposed to. Thousands musician gives a little more, ready Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versatones. of polka lovers filled the resort and to please not only the fans but also made this five days of polka joy. themselves. Each of the bands at The fiddles of Ryan and Ed were The honky sounds of Ray Jay & the fest this year, brought their best amazing. Kathy was selling out of Ryan’s promo CDs faster than Rob the Carousels and the driving styl- show and the fans notice and appre- Carl Finch of Brave Combo belts Rich Benkowski on concertina with ing of the Eddie Forman Orchestra ciate this. could munch down an onion sand- out a tune. Freeze Dried. started the live music on Thursday. The Polka Fireworks at Seven wich for breakfast. Friday offered the musical Springs is the place for musicians The 27th Concertina Jam filled electricity of Alex Meixner, the and their families to relax during the Matterhorn Lounge with 22 box multi-talented family sounds of their off stage time, taking in the players and a total of 30 musicians Pan Franek & the Polka Towners, pool, patio-lounge, restaurants, jam making it another unique and classic the unique fresh music of Brave sessions, and other aspects of this event. A personal thanks to all for Combo, the power of John Gora grand resort. The atmosphere is as & Gorale, the Buffalo Concertina relaxed or as busy as you wish to helping to maintain this tradition. All-Stars, home-town favorites Li’l make it. Special thanks to Paul for being the John and the ATM band and a repeat soundman for the jam and for two performance by EFO. INSIDE OUTS. Just driving up new members, Frank and Dan on Saturday it was the award- the long entrance to Seven Springs stick. Over the years, many musi- winning Eddie Blazonczyk’s Ver- makes you feel good and it only cians have made this Jam unique, satones, The Polka Family, Brave takes a few minutes on the grounds adding not only their musicianship, Combo, Stephanie & her Honky before you see someone you know. but their personalities. It has be- Band, the unparalleled Freeze The excellent first-night crowd come a place where the novice can Dried, dynamic Dynabrass, the in the hall set the pace for the entire sit next to the pro and everyone is popular Buffalo Knewz and a ener- festival and the contrasting styles gizing performance by Ryan Joseph of Ray and EFO made for a perfect equal. Ogrodny. night. The music workshops, where Sunday brought Eddie Blazon- Big Dan’s party, with a combina- musicians offered their expertise cyzk’s Versatones back to the stage, tion of Old School, TBC and others, and talents to others eager to learn, along with Stas Golonka & the Chi- was another big-crowd event, in the were also a great success. The dueling fiddles of Ryan Joseph Ogrodny and Eddie Blazonczyk, Jr.

John Gora, Rob Piatkowski and Tommy Wan- Mike Burka and Tom Picciano of The Knewz Joe Ryndak and Bob Zielinski of The Concer- Polka Editor Steve Litwin and Mitch Kempinski derlich with Gorale. from Buffalo. tina All-Stars. at the 27th Annual Concertina Jam.

The 27th Concertina Jam filled the Matterhorn Lounge. Erica, Zosia, and Simon Piotrowski of the Polka Towners. Big Dan’s annual party with Old School and TBC. 12 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • AUGUST 2010

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For advertising information, call (716) 824-6092 www.wjjl.com Drummer for Charm City Sound, Dave Ron Urbanczyk of Buffalo’s New Direction band, John Stevens, leader of Doubleshot, at the Ham- Burnatowski. and Ed Ogrodny, bass player for Carousels. burg Fairgrounds for the Polish Heritage Festival. The weekend of June 11th had huge variety of tunes! band plays at the West Seneca Li- Aug. 9. The Polish Villa II is POLKA MUSIC two polka fests going on. At the Tony Rozek informed me that ons Bandshell on Union Rd. in West having their annual Miss Buffalo Fairgrounds, playing for the 8th the Big Tony Polka Show is back on Seneca, NY. In case of rain, it will boat ride featuring music by the UNLIMITED Annual Polish Heritage Festival 1440 AM on Sundays at 6:00 p.m. be moved to the West Seneca West Buffalo Touch – call Ed or Rosie at Polka Happiness on June 11, I heard two of the polka This show has gone through a few Middle School Auditorium, 395 822-4908 bands—John Stevens and Double- time slot changes. Center Rd., West Seneca, N.Y. Aug. 13. The Buffalo Touch is Mary Ann shot and Mon Valley Push. I was Happy 17th Anniversary to Mike Aug. 3. Polish Festival Night at playing in Slade Park at the Erie pleasantly surprised to see Hank and George Pasierb for their suc- the Bisons ball game at Coca Cola County Fair from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 is now on the Guzevich playing accordion with cessful Rockin’ Polkas show on Field. Live polka music will be p.m. the Doubleshot band who did a fine 1300 AM. They keep the public provided by the Knewz for the pre- Aug. 19. Polkas in the Park from internet! job, as did the Mon Valley Push. well-informed of polka doings and game tent party from 5:00 to 7:00 6:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. by the New polkasonline.com That same weekend, it was on to the strive to keep polka music alive! p.m. There will also be dancing by Direction Band at Ralph Galanti Lamm Grove where Bob and San- Their efforts are appreciated! the Krakowiacy dancers and a Pol- Park behind the Senior Center, Mar- POLKA MUSIC UNLIMITED dy Krawczyk had the official two- ish menu will be offered. Call (716) tin Rd., Lackawanna, N.Y. – bring (315) 374-7148 day opening of the grove with a re- CONGRATULATIONS ... to new 681-0278 for information. your lawn chair and refreshments! POLKA MUSIC UNLIMITED union of the Charm City Sound band grandparents Carol and Ken Ma- Aug. 4. Polka Variety Club meet- Aug. 22. The 22nd Annual Owl P.O. BOX 1994 CICERO, NY 13039 on June 12. This band comes from chelski. Son Nick and wife Kim- ing at the Lily of the Valley hall, Picnic at the Lamm Post Grove, A “Friend of the Family” Maryland and consists of trum- berly had their second child on June 2379 Union Rd., Cheektowaga, 962 Wehrle Dr., Williamsville, NY pet players John Miconi and Mike 29th—a beautiful little girl named N.Y. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Mu- – from 1:00 to 7:00 pm Doors Ziemski, Steve Kaminski on sax, Katelyn. sic starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission Open at noon. Music by The Eddie clarinet and vocals, Mike Matousek Also, recently, Carol’s mom, includes refreshments. New mem- O. Orchestra, Crash Cadillac, J.C. on bass and vocals, Nick DiSabas- Mary Druzbik, celebrated her 90th bers always welcome call Dick or Thompson band, the Buffalo Touch, tiano on accordion and vocals, Al birthday with the family and that Marcia at 826-2281. Concertina All-Stars Band, Phocus, Puwalski on accordion and vocals certainly was another special occa- Aug. 4. Miss Buf- ROCKIN’ROCKIN’ and Dave Burnatowski on drums. sion! Congratulations and sto lat! falo Cruise boarding at These seven guys sounded like a To Kim and Tony Rozek, who- 7:00 p.m. – Music by mini orchestra with their vibrant full celebrated their 25th wedding an- Phocus with Scrubby. POLKASPOLKAS sound! Their famous polka, “Ma- niversary on July 17th. They have Tickets are $18 – Call with rina,” was a big hit with the fans! It three children: Elizabeth, Antoi- Danny at 826-6575 MIKE & GEORGE PASIERB was enjoyable to see them together nette, and Anthony, better known to Aug. 8. The Polka again. I only wished more people everyone as “Maly Antek.” Boosters Club Picnic had come to see the show. There One of our local musicians, celebrating their 40th WXRL was a better turnout the next day on Stephanie Pietrzak, will be induct- Anniversary at the June 13th to hear the super sounds ed into the International Polka Mu- Lamm Manor Picnic of Ray Jay and the Carousels from sic Hall of fame at the IPA festival in Grove, 962 Wehrle Dr., 1300 AM Pennsylvania. Playing with Ray Ja- Independence, Ohio held from Aug. Williamsville, N.Y. LANCASTER-BUFFALO rusinski was Dave Dombrowki on 5th thru 8th. Our congratulations go from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. Ray Jay at the George F. Lamm Post, June 13. SAT. 2:00-3:00 p.m. concertina, Joe Grenda on accordi- out to her on this great honor. Her Music by several Polka SUN. 9:00-10:00 p.m. on, Bob Kopanic and Rich Kois on mom, Wanda, was inducted into the Booster bands, hot dogs, hamburg- Scrubby, Rare Vintage, Tony Krup- trumpets, and Ed Ogrodny on bass. Polka Music Hall of Fame in the ers, sausage, salads, chowder, pop ski’s Krew Brothers, the New York- They were awesome playing the deceased category in 1999. We are and beer included with admission ers with C.J. Luksch and Danny crowd favorites such as “I’ll Marry proud! ticket. There will be a big Chinese Neaverth and Accordion Bill. All you Next Saturday,” “Bije Mamcia” Auction with a large variety of priz- proceeds from this unique event go and “Pin-up Girl,” as only Ray Jay UPCOMING EVENTS es. Everyone is welcome to join in to charity! It is always a grand time! can! Both days, in between sets, Al Aug. 1. The New Direction band this special celebration! Don’t miss For more info call the Lancaster POLKA (Chico) Krupski did a fantastic job will be at the Resurrection Lawn this one! For more information, VFW Post at 681-8387. with his one-man show playing a Fete from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Par- please call Chris at 892-7977 or Ron Aug. 29. The New Direction JAMBOREE ish grounds are at Como Park Blvd. at 773-6387 Band play a noon polka Mass at with your host near Union Rd., Cheektowaga, NY Note: There is no August Meet- St. Barnabas Church, Dick Rd. and SCOTT CLEVELAND NEW RELEASE Aug. 2. The New Direction ing for the Polka Boosters Club! George Urban Blvd., Depew, N.Y. and then entertain in the Pub Tent GOOD TIME POLKAS from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. SUNDAY The Varitones Sept. 5. Labor Day Weekend NOON ’till 3:00 p.m. Polka fest with the Florida Honky Band at the Lamm Grove, 962 Weh- SEND FOR A FREE CATALOG rle Dr., Willliamsville, N.Y. Doors SUNSHINE open at 3:00 p.m. Music from 4:00 WXRL PO BOX 652 W. SENECA, NY 14224 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is only 1300 AM CDs $12 each $8.00 at the door! For more info – $2.00 SHIPPING & HANDLING LANCASTER-BUFFALO call Sandy-837-2684. Try to support as many of these events as you can—have fun and see you in September! DON’T MISS THIS LIFE-TIME EVENT! 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POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • AUGUST 2010 www.polamjournal.com 13 Buffalo Polka Boosters Plan to Celebrate New Website for 40th Anniversary with Old-Fashioned Picnic Downloading Polka Music BUFFALO, N.Y. — Plans are Barnas, and David (Scrubby) Sew- Notes, K.B. Express, Krew Broth- underway to celebrate the 40th eryniak — attended this meeting, ers, Steel City Brass, Mix & Match, BALTIMORE — Freddie Bu- Wisniewski and Ray Henry. These Anniversary of the Buffalo Polka which was the beginning of the New York Sound, Honky Hoppers, linski, a long-time polka musician wonderful recordings have been Boosters, Sun., Aug. 8 at the Lamm club. Wally Czaska, Jan Cyman, and and Ampol Tones. and promoter, has created a new remastered and are now avail- Manor Picnic Grove, 962 Wehrle Scrubby were the founders. Current bands are as follows: and very exciting web site for the able as digital recordings thanks Dr., in Williamsville. The first president was Jan- Cy Bedrock Boys (formally Ampol purchase and download of polka to the work of Todd Zaganiec and In 1970, a group of polka enthu- man, followed by Scrubby, the late Tones) Ted Szymanski & City Side, music, www.wideworldofpolkas. Polka Music Hall of Famer Billy Ray Boruszews- John Goral & Gorale (Canada), com. The site currently contains Belina. “The work they have done ki, the late Emily Rare Vintage, Quality Sounds, Con- over 3000 polkas from different to restore these and other treasures Boruszewski, the certina All Stars, The Knewz, New genres including Czech, Polish, from the past has been nothing late Al Chwoj- Direction, and Jerry Darlak & the Slovenian, German, Ukrainian and short of miraculous,” said Bulin- dak, Pat Tytka, Buffalo Touch. many other categories. ski. Andy Pilecki, “The officers and board members The site contains samples of In addition, you will also find Ron Handzlik, have put in a lot of hard work, time each and every song, so that when many of the current and newest Chris Tanski, and energy to keep the club going. you come to visit, you can listen Polka recordings from bands like Mike Kurdziel, At the present time the club has to every selection available before the Maestros Men, Tony Blazon- Sharon Goldyn, about 300 members, of which 125 choosing the songs you want to czyk’s New Phaze Orchestra and and Irene Weich. are very active,” said current presi- add to your collection. Bulinski many. many more. Meetings were dent, Chris Tanski. has researched carefully to make Take the time to visit www. held in various The club is hoping that past sure everything is proper and all wideworldofpolkas.com. You will venues beginning members and musicians who have credits are recognized as to author- be delighted to see what’s there at Ray’s. Meet- left the club for various reasons can ship of the music. The site con- and you will certainly have fun ings are now be- find the time to come back and share tains the Dana collection, music listening to the samples of the mu- ing held at the in all the memories over the years. from the past of legends like Walt sic that is there for your listening Polish Falcons in Buffalo has a reputation as be- Solek, Frank Wojnarowski, Gene pleasure. Jan Cyman and Whitey Ryniec at the Buffalo Polka Depew. ing one of the polka hot spots in the Boosters first picnic. Cyman was the club’s first presi- The object of country, and the Boosters are are dent. the club is to sup- looking to celebrate that tradition port and promote with an old fashioned Polish picnic. siasts thought about the idea of a polka music, primarily Buffalo Pol- “Come out and enjoy an after- club that would support polka mu- ka Booster Band members in Buf- noon of fun. It will be fun to see sic, and decided there was a need for falo and Canada. some old friends, share some good such an organization in Buffalo. Through the years many bands times, dance some polkas, and most An announcement was made on have been a big part of the club, of all make some new friends,” said May 3, 1970 on the Stan Jasinski such as: Dynatones, Big Steve & Tanski. Polka Radio show. Six people — the Bellaires, Bell-Tones, Happy For more information, contact Jan Cyman, Matt Browarek, Wally Richie, Valiants, Buffalo Bells, President Chris Tanski (716) 892- Czaska, Jim Raczkowski, Billie Buffalo Good Times, Sunshine, G- 7977. Host of Polka Varieties Show Passes CLEVELAND — Paul Wilcox, rean war his B-29 was hit by enemy He was pre-deceased by his wife, host of the Polka Varieties for 27 fire and he was captured and held in Judy (Minogue) Wilcox, and is sur- years, died June 18 in South Fort as a POW in China for over a year. vived by his older sister Helen Wil- Myers, Fla. Wilcox joined WEWS in 1954 He never learned how to polka as an announcer and sports direc- cox, and two daughters: Rory Da- but handled the MC work on the tor, broadcasting Cleveland Indians vies, and Kelly Wilcox. show, and also teamed with Frankie games on TV and radio. He also Wilcox was interred at Arlington Yankovic on tours to Hawaii, Aus- broadcast hockey, tennis, golf and National Cemetery in Washington, tria, Japan and other locations. soccer. In 1956 Wilcox started host- Wilcox flew 23 missions over Ja- ing a polka hour on Sundays, origi- D.C. In lieu of flowers, contribu- pan in World War II. During the Ko- nally with Yankovic. tions may be made to Hope Hospice.

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The Jan Lewan Orchestra will were guest vocalists, brand new fid- CD, “Good Time Polkas - Introduc- hold a Reunion Dinner Event on dle tunes and original songs penned ing the Varitones Polka Band” at the Sunday, October 24, 2010, at the by the band. Pulaski Club in Phoenix, Arizona, J.J. Ferrara Performing Arts Cen- on June 18, 2010. There were drink In a related matter, users of ter in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. The specials at the dance, so it is hoped YouTube can enjoy a variety of mu- event will star Jan “Lewan” Lewan- that the crowd was in condition to sic by the Steve Drzewicki Band dowski and his original 14-piece enjoy the music. at . After over four years of ev- Piwowarczyk, Music Director Ste- Among other things, there is new eryone asking The Honky Express phen Kaminski and Emcee Peter music written by Mike Corbin of the when they were going to make a Danielczuk. In addition, a special band and the very talented young CD, they announced that the band appearance by Amber Lewandows- fiddle player, Brien Ahern. has finally gone into the studio for ki is also planned. the first day of recording at Pepper- Marc Bouchard’s accordion International Media, the com- mint Records. A title has yet to be polka band plays at many events pany handling the airing of “The announced. in Florida, but few in the North are Jimmy Sturr Show” on all PBS sta- familiar with his music. Thanks to John Gora, leader of John Gora tions, has reported that the show has YouTube, Bouchard may now be & the Gorale, announced that the aired 563 times covering a total of seen at . across the Canada and U.S. border the airings have been tremendous. It seems, however, to be the only on the Canadian side. Sobieski Vod- The Continentals held their video available of the band online. ka may be your favorite, but when “Polka World” CD release party you purchase a bottle of Luksusowa After a short hiatus, PhoCus is on June 27, 2010, at Blob’s Park in Vodka you get a free CD with it … back and hard at work in rehearsals Jessup, Maryland. The groups 1tyh so you can stray just this one time to this summer, planning to have their recording is a 2-disc CD containing get a really good recording. third CD recorded and released this 30 songs. It contains polkas, waltz- fall. Jimmy Nowaczewski, Chaz es, and a few surprises including Wroblewski, Andy Kuchmarski, tango, cha-cha, mambo. The band Free Catalog Jimmy Johnson and Mike Melymu- Polkas! performed most (I not all) of the ka are looking forward to purveying songs at the release event. Visit our new at least a dozen brand new polkas, On the heels of their success- along with four “Phocusized” polka CDs website ful 2009 release, “Live at St. Stan’s classic arrangements, to their pa- today! A.C. Polish Fest,” and to mark their tient polka fans very soon. DVDs 34th straight year playing at the fest, Suddenly, new polka CDs are PolkaConnection.com the Steve Drzewicki Band recorded coming out fast and furious. Dave their sets for another “live” CD Come to the experts for the music Bonczkiewicz & the Varitones cel- at this year’s festival. Among the you love! ebrated the release of their debut surprises during their performance Call Toll Free (866) 901-6138 14 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • AUGUST 2010

THE POLISH CHEF / Robert Strybel Wojtek, the Polish Soldier-Bear at Monte Cassino! Summer Festival Treats by Robert Strybel Summer is the traditional season pierced with fork, the juice coming chopped onions (raw or pre-sautéed All Poles and many Pol-Ams for Pol-Am festivals, parish picnics, out should no longer be pink! Baste in a little butter), 2-3 eggs and work know about General Anders’ Sec- backyard cook-outs and other out- with pan dripping during baking and well by hand to blend ingredients. ond Corps that left the “Inhuman door activities, of which eating is turn chicken over when bottom has If too mushy, mix in some bread Land” (USSR), traveled through an important part. Here are some browned. Pan may be covered with crumbs. Season with salt, pepper Persia (Iran), Iraq, Palestine and suggestions that may add variety to aluminium foil during baking. and garlic powder. Form fairly large Egypt, captured the Nazi fortress at your summer-fest menu. flattened meatballs. If crunchy crust Monte Cassino, helped liberate Bo- SUMMER BIGOS (letni bigos): is desired, first dredge meatballs in logna and Ancona in Italy and final- PIEROGI/FILLED DUMP- Drain 1 qt sauerkraut (reserving flour. Brown on both sides in hot ly ended up in the British Isles. But LINGS (pierogi): Combine 2 c liquid), chop coarsely and cook in lard or oil, then reduce heat, cover not too many in Poland and fewer flour, 1 c dairy sour cream, 1 small water to cover 60 min or until no and simmer another 15-20 min or yet in Polonia have ever heard about egg and 1/2 t salt. Work ingredients longer crunchy. Separately, shred so until fully cooked. Drain on ab- Wojtek the Bear who accompanied together to form a smooth dough. 2 large heads cabbage, scald with sorbent paper. This can be a main them along the entire route. He was On lightly floured surface, roll out plenty of boiling water and cook course or just served in a bun as a even said to have supplied Polish thin 1/3 of the dough, leaving the re- 30 mins. Drain and mix together kind of Polish “burger”. troops with ammunition during the mainder under a warm inverted bowl the cooked sauerkraut and cabbage. Battle of Monte Cassino. so it doesn’t dry out. With drinking- Add a roughly equal or slightly GRILLED KIEŁBASA (kiełbasa It all began in the hills around the town of Hamadan, Persia, glass or biscuit-cutter cut dough- smaller volume of cooked meat and z rusztu): Cut smoked kiełbasa Wojtek is seen here engaging in where Polish soldiers encountered a sheet into 2” to 2-1/2” rounds. Place smoked kiełbasa, cubed. (An eco- into 3” to 4” servings and cook on a favorite pastime, good-natured scrawny, famished little Persian boy a spoonful of filling of choice* just nomical way to prepare bigos for an grill, turning to brown evenly on all wrestling with a Polish soldier pal, holding a sack with something mov- off center of each dough round, event is to have club or committee sides. This is can served as a main whose face he would lick after ing inside. He eagerly sold the little cover filling with larger dough flap members donate frozen, cooked, course with potatoes and the braised winning. and pinch edges together to seal. leftover boneless meat from their cabbage/sauerkraut (below), with bear cub for two tins of Spam-like Edges may be crimped with fork home freezers.) Toss to mix ingre- bread and a splotch of horseradish meat, and the Second Corps’ 22nd pany’s weapons. In Italy, when two to ensure a better seal. Drop small dients, add 2 peeled, diced apples, or brown mustard and a dill pickle Artillery Supply Company had it- soldiers had a hard time lifting an batches of pierogi into lightly salted 2 bay leaves, 4 onions sautéed in a on the side or in a crusty bun. Note: self a mascot which it called Wojtek ammunition crate at Monte Cassino, boiling water so they can float free- little fat and 2 mushroom bouillon Some Pol-Am butchers offer wie- (VOY-tek). Wojtek easily picked it up and car- ly without crowding. When boil- cubes and simmer covered at 325) ner-sized kiełbasa ideal for serving The boy said the cub’s mother ried it to where it was needed. The ing resumes, reduce heat to gentle oven at least 3 hrs, stirring occasion- in a bun. had been shot, when he was still cartoon-style logo of a bear carrying boil and cook 5 - 10 min, testing 1 ally. Season to taste with salt, pep- blind, so Wojtek probably had not an artillery shell henceforth became for doneness. Remove with slotted per, caraway and marjoram. When BRAISED CABBAGE & SAU- ever seen another bear and was to the 22nd Company’s trademark. spoon and serve at once. or allow bigos cools to room temp, refriger- ERKRAUT (kapusta duszona): go through life Wojtek traveled with his com- them to cool on rack and reheat by ate until ready to use. Serve with rye At Polish summer fests and pic- thinking he was rades aboard the Polish troop ship frying in butter. Note: If you lack a bread or dilled potatoes (below). nics “kapusta” is always a Pol- human. The Batory and ended up in Scotland. team of pierogi-making volunteers, Am favorite as a go-together with soldiers stuck a After the war, when the unit was store-bought pierogi also go over GRILLED PORK (karkówka z kiełbasa, pork cutlets or ground rag nipple onto dissolved, the question arose: what well at outdoor events. grilla): Combine 1 c salad oil, with cutlets (above). In summer, a lighter a vodka bottle about Wojtek? He lovable bruin *Favorite fillings include farmer 2-3 buds crush garlic, 1 t paprika, and more economical alternative is and fed Wojtek was too much to handle for any cheese, potato & farmer cheese, po- 1/2 t ground caraway, 1/2 t pepper, to use fresh cabbage with the addi- diluted canned single family. It was finally decided tato and onion, cooked meat & on- 1/2 t marjoram and 2 t liquid Maggi tion of a little sauerkraut for flavor- condensed milk. The logo of Wojtek to entrust him for safekeeping to ion, sauerkraut & mushrooms and seasoning. Mix well. Beat 2-3 lbs ing. Drain 1 qt sauerkraut (reserving But bears grow the Soldier-Bear the Glasgow Zoo until he could be fruit (blueberry, cherry, apple, etc.). sliced pork neck lightly with meat liquid) and cook in water to cover up fast. Within graced the sides moved to free Poland. Some of the mallet and place in glass or crock- 60 min or until no longer crunchy. a year he was of 22nd Artillery veterans would visit Wojtek at the BABY CABBAGE & SAUSAGE ery container with lid. Pour mari- Shred 3 large heads of cabbage, the size of a St. Supply Company zoo, and he always livened up at (młoda kapusta z kiełbasą): Re- nade over pork, cover and refriger- place in pot, scald with boiling wa- Bernard dog, vehicles. the sound of familiar Polish speech. move the skin from 1 lb smoked ate 1-3 days. Cook on grill, turning ter to cover, bring to boil and cook and eventually They threw him treats and occasion- kiełbasa. Dice chop kiełbasa or cut frequently until fully cooked. Pork uncovered 30 min. Drain. Combine he would be six feet tall and weigh ally a lit cigarette which he puffed into thin half-slices. Place in pot, should never be served rare or me- drained sauerkraut and cabbage, in at 550 pounds. with enjoyment. But he died there add boiling water to cover and sim- dium rare! add ¼ lb diced (thick-sliced) bacon Wojtek hated to sleep alone in in 1963 of natural causes more than mer covered 30 min. Wash well 1 browned with 2-3 onions, 1 mush- his crate and often bunked down in a quarter-century before Poland head baby cabbage at the loose-leaf BREADED PORK CUTLET: room bouillon cube, 2 peeled, diced one of the soldiers’ tents. He loved would throw off the Soviet yoke. stage (not yet formed into a com- (kotlet schabowy): Pound ¾” thick cooking apples, 2 peeled diced to- sweets and beer and even an occa- There have been occasional arti- pact head). Trim away base and any slices of fresh boneless pork loin (or matoes, toss ingredients and cook sional cigarette, although by today’s cles about Wojtek in different coun- wilted or damaged leaves. Chop use pork chops with the bone re- on med-low at least 60 min. If not standards the anti-cruelty types tries, but his most compete story was cabbage coarsely and add to sausage moved) to 1/3 to ¼ of their original tart enough, add the reserved sau- would surely rant and rave. And he “Wojtek spod Monte Cassino” writ- pot. Mix well and simmer under ten- thickness. Dredge in flour, dip in egg erkraut juice and simmer a while was crazy about the shower room, ten by Polish war veteran Wiesław der. In saucepan lightly brown 2 T wash and roll in plain bread crumbs. longer. Season with salt, pepper, often pulling the cord and emptying Lasocki and published in London by flour in 2 T bacon or fatback drip- Season with salt, pepper, marjoram caraway seeds or fresh chopped dill. the company’s entire water supply the émigré Polish Veterans Associa- pings and stir into cabbage. Simmer and garlic powder and fry to a deep If too soupy, pour off some excess on himself. He also enjoyed good- tion. The book was later translated covered another 5 min. Season with golden brown. Serve as main course liquid, sprinkle kapusta with flour, natured wrestling but never hurt into English as “Soldier Bear.” salt and pepper and sour to taste with potatoes and salad or as a fast- stir in and cook a while longer. anyone. After easily flooring a rival, When Britain’s Prince Charles with lemon juice (1-2 t) and garnish food-style sandwich on crusty rye, he would lick his face. was visiting the Imperial War Mu- with fresh chopped dill. Serve with whole-wheat, French or Kaiser roll SAUSAGE & KRAUT (kiełbasa One night soldiers heard a ghastly seum with his sons, a guide men- bread or boiled, dilled new potatoes with a splotch of Polish-style brown z kapustą): Proceed as in preced- outcry and sprang from their bunks tioned the Wojtek story, but he only for a complete summer meal. mustard and/or dill pickle. ing recipe, but add 3lbs smoked to find a terrified howling Wojtek replied: “There’s no need to tell me kiełbasa and/or baked fresh kiełbasa who had come across an unexpected about it. I’ve already read the book BAKED CHICKEN (kurczaki GROUND CUTLETS (kotlety (cut into 2” pieces) when combin- Arab trying to get close to the com- to my boys.” pieczone): Season cut-up broiler- mielone): Break up 4-6 slices stale ing the cooked sauerkraut and cab- fryer (chicken) or parts of choice French bread or equivalent amount bage. Omit the bacon and brown the with salt, pepper, paprika and mar- of stale bread rolls, hamburger buns, onions in a little bacon drippings or joram, rub all over lightly with sal- etc. into bowl and drench with milk oil. Bake covered in roaster at 350° ad oil, place in large, shallow pan to cover. When soggy, squeeze out 90 min. and bake in hot 450°oven 15 min, excess moisture and run through turning once. Sprinkle with water food chopper. Combine with 3 lbs FRIED KISZKA (kaszanka/kisz- or stock, reduce hear to 350°and ground pork, pork & beef or pork/ ka smażona): Cut kiszka into 4”-5” bake 60-90 min or until done. When veal/beef mixture. Add 2-3 finely portions and cook until browned and heated through on charcoal grill, in greased or vegetable-sprayed skillet or in oven. Kiszka can also be cut into 1/2 – 1” rounds and fried on both sides until browned in greased “Where You’ll Remember Mama’s... or vegetable-sprayed skillet. Serve Gdzie Bêdziesz Pamiêtac Mame” plain or garnished with fried onions. Provide rye bread, mustard and/or 17 SPRING STREET • OIL CITY, PA 16301 horseradish and dill pickles. JOSEPH C. BROZESKI, Mgr. E-mail: [email protected] POLISH FRANKS (parówki): WWW.PIEROGIPALACE.COM You can give this popular festival food a Polish touch by getting veal Our pierogi are whole- TEL.: (814) 677-4090 frankfurters from a Polish deli. some and fresh, made from If only American-style franks are only the finest ingredients. TOLL FREE: (877) 727-8359 FAX: (814) 678-2221 available, then at least serve them in They’re good and a crusty wheat (French-bread-type), good for you. SHIPPING AVAILABLE • VISA and MC ACCEPTED rye or whole-wheat hard roll and Keep Alive This Heritage! Visit WWW.POLISHHERITAGEPROJECT.COM provide Polish-style mustard on the Check out the Polish Heritage Project and PHP Memorial Park side. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • AUGUST 2010 www.polamjournal.com 15

SPORTS / Tom Tarapacki Poland’s Loss is Germany’s Gain Poland didn’t qualify for the 2010 World Jeż, was a member of the Poland women’s na- sent several letters to the Polish Football As- New York Giants, and later coached football Cup, but three of her native sons have played tional handball team. His father, Josef Klose, sociation, informing it about her talented son at Fordham. His son, Matt, was a 4-time All- prominent roles in the competition. Lukasz played soccer in Poland for Odra Opole be- and about his willingness to play for Poland. American at Duke, and now plays profession- Podolski, Miroslav Klose, and Piotr Tro- fore leaving However, the association apparently was not ally. Matt was on the sidelines with his dad for chowski — all born in Poland — played for then-communist interested, and he chose to play for Germany. the championship game. Another interesting the German National soccer team that reached Poland in 1978 Trochowski was quoted as saying: “My heart note: One of the players on this year’s roster the semi-finals of the 2010 World Cup. In for France when is closer to Poland, but nobody there was was freshman Jake Tripucks, son of basket- fact, Podolski and Klose are considered to be Miroslav was a interested in me, so I play for the Germans. ball great Kelly Tripucka. among the best strikers in the world. Unfortu- young child. There was no reply to my mother’s letter, and nately, all three could have been playing for Klose has the Germans were interested in me.” He’s RACING PIEROGI RETURNS. Poland is the Polish Football Association had stated that the only 5-6, but the left-sided playmaker has Andrew Kurtz, fired from his $25-a-game been interested. decision to play great technical skill. job racing at Pittsburgh Pirates games dressed Podolski (inset, left) was born in Gliwice for Germany Podolski and Klose often speak to each as a pierogi, recently was reinstated by the in the Silesian instead of Po- other in Polish, and in the past Polish view- club. region of Po- land was not an ers have enjoyed spotting Klose mouthing Kurtz was canned for posting comments land. His moth- easy one, and if Polish expletives after he missed shots. Al- criticizing the contract extensions of GM er, Krystyna, Polish officials though many Poles were upset that the Pol- Neal Huntington and manager John Russell was a member had been faster, he would be playing for Po- ish pair was playing for Germany, other Poles on his Facebook page. In bringing him back, of the Polish land. It wasn’t until 2001 when then Polish took pride in the performance of Podolski and the Pirates said management determined his national hand- national coach Jerzy Engel tried to convince Klose in the World Cup after both scored in firing was not in accordance with company ball team and Klose to play for Poland. By that time Klose Germany’s 4-0 drubbing of Australia in their procedure. They insisted that the re-hiring had father Waldemar was in a solid position in Germany and de- opening World Cup match. nothing to do with the enormous bad publicity played soccer clined. The following year Klose starred for “A massive game for the duo from Po- the struggling Pirates had received. professinally. Germany World Cup team, where he was the land,” proclaimed the sports daily Przeglad Kurtz is in his second year as one of the 18 In 1987, when second leading scorer in the tournament with Sportowy, with a photo of Podolski embrac- men who take turns dressing as pierogi mas- Lukas Podol- five goals. In the 2006 World Cup he won the ing Klose. “Polish goals in South Africa,” cots to stage a race after the fifth inning of ski was two, his Golden Boot as the top scorer with five goals. headlined the newspaper Polska, adding every game at PNC Park. He raced about four family emigrated from Poland to West Ger- Klose has not openly proclaimed his love “Germany’s strong thanks to Poles from Sile- times a month. many. Lukasz played well in Germany and in for Poland as Podolski frequently does. How- sia.” 2003 Polish media urged that he be consid- ever, with the next UEFA EURO’s in 2012 to POLISH PUNISHER. The Buffalo News did ered for the Polish national, and Podolski was be hosted by Poland and Ukraine, he recently NATIONAL TITLE FOR DANOWSKI. John a nice feature on champion kickboxer Chris definitely interested. However, then-Polish told an interviewer that he looks forward to Danowski led the Duke’s men’s lacrosse Kwiatkowski, and it included a large photo coach Pawel Janas rejected the idea, saying competing in the land of his birth. “I would team to its first NCAA title as the Blue Dev- of “The Polish Punisher” wearing a Polska “as for today we have much better strikers in like to play in Poland … It would be great to ils defeated Notre Dame in overtime, 6-5 in scarf. Poland….He’s not even a regular starter at his play in Poland one day in such a big tourna- overtime. The 38-year-old Buffalo native recently club.” Before long, Germany called Podolski ment,” he said. “I was born in Poland, that is Danowski, previously Hofstra’s head won the gold medal at the 2009 Amateur up to its national team, and he soon became where I have a family. I really like this coun- coach, took over the Duke job in July 2006. Muay Thai World Championships in Spain. a standout. Podolski made his Euro 2008 try and the people living in it.” He arrived after the 2006 season, when the The 5-foot-9, 142-pounder known as the “Pol- debut against Poland. He scored both goals Klose’s wife, previous coach was forced out because of the ish Punisher” is also a former Eastern United in a 2-0 victory. He avoided celebrating his Sylwia, was also charges from a woman said she had been as- States Champion and received WKA Fighter goals, however, to show respect for his native born in Poland. saulted by members of the team. (Ultimately, of the Month honors in December. country. After the game he gave an emotional The couple has the woman was discredited and the district at- In high school he played baseball and foot- interview on Polish television. Podolski still twin sons. torney was disbarred). ball and ran track. When he moved on to New has Polish citizenship, but he travels with a Trochowski Despite that turmoil, Danowski stabilized York University to major in finance, he also German passport (inset, left), 26, the program. Since then, the Blue Devils have became captain of its Division III track team, Podolski is not only a terrific player, but was born in Tc- appeared in four national semifinals and two setting school records in the 200, 400 and 800 the handsome 25-year-old is popular with zew in north- championship games. meters. After school he wanted an athletic ac- the female fans. However, he and his fiancée ern Poland. The Danowski now has 285 career victories, tivity to pursue, and ended up in Muay Thai, Monika Puchalski, also a native of Silesia, are family. His with 66 of them at Duke. Duke men’s basketball Thailand’s form of kickboxing. planning a 2011 wedding. The couple has a father Wiesław coach Mike Krzyzewski, who has won 4 na- Chris also works as a real estate developer, 2-year-old son, Louis. and mother tional titles at Duke, sent Danowski two bot- recently finishing a 64-story building. “All Klose (inset, right), 32, was born in Opole Alicja moved tles of champagne to celebrate the occasion. I do is train, work and sleep,” Kwiatkowski in Silesia. Like Podolski, both of his parents to Hamburg, Germany when Piotr was five. John’s father, Ed Danowski, was a great told the News. “My social life is pretty nonex- were active in sports. His mother, Barbara When he started to excel in soccer, his mother quarterback for Fordham University and the istent. I’m a very focused person.”

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Phonetic hh is like ch in loch • Phonetic ai is like eye Health Part 2 m, n, f denotes male, female, neuter Black Storks Jestem chory...... (YEHS-tehm CHOH-rih) Jestem zaszczepiony...... (YEHS-tehm Have you ever seen a black surroundings, not at all like white I am sick. [Male form] zash-cheh-PYOH-nih) stork? storks. Its diet consists of insects Jestem chora...... (YEHS-tehm CHOH-rah) I am vaccinated. [Male form] Found in the warmer areas and an array of amphibians. The I am sick. [Female form] Jestem zaszczepiona...... (YEHS-tehm of Poland, is the majestic black familiar klee-klee chatter made Mam mdłości...... (mahm MDWOHCH.chee) zash-cheh-PYOH-nah) stork. This large, tall wading bird by a white stork, is in contrast to I have nausea. I am vaccinated. [Female form] is part of the stork family of birds. a black stork’s rasping call as he Tutaj mnie boli...... (TUH-tai mnyeh BOH-lee) Nie chcę transfuzji...... (nyeh chtseh trahns-FUH-zyee) Its wingspan is most impressive. soars above the expanse of the It hurts me here. I do not want a transfusion. Black storks weigh about three ki- land. Czuję się lepiej...... (CHUH-yeh sheh LEH-pyay) lograms. Tropical Africa and India are I feel better. Poproszę o rachunek dla mojego ubezpieczenia on the black stork’s Czuję się gorzej...... (CHUH-yeh sheh GOH-zhay) (poh-PROH-sheh oh ra-HUH-nehk dlah itinerary. Needed by I feel worse. moh-YEH-goh uh-behs-pyeh-CHEH-nyah) these majestic birds To jest lek który normalnie biorę...... (toh yehst lehk Please give me a receipt for my insurance. are thermals of hot KTUH-rih nohr-MAHL-nyeh BYOH-reh) air. These thermals This is my usual medicine. – Continued Next Month – are formed only over land. Consequently, TRIVIA TIME / Ellye Slusarczyk this migratory bird only flies over the narrowest points of 1. Pope John Paul II when he died? birth name of: a. Edmund discovered a planet outside our the Mediterranean a. 79 b. 81 c. 84 Muskie b. Ted Knight c. Bobby solar system with a year equal Sea and the Bosporus. 2. Gunther Grass, who wrote “The Vinton to a. Pluto b. Mars c. Earth A great distance is Tin Drum,” was a: a. military 6. Tadeusz Wladyslaw Konopka 10. Butch and Mary Kotoski, Black is the stork’s dominant flown each day, from 250 kilome- general b. Nobel prize winner c. was a well-known a. TV star b. for many years, taught polka color, yet its belly is white and its ters to as much as 500 kilometers. ballet dancer football coach c. boxer dancing at: a. the Madison legs are strikingly red, his gait is Migration occurs from the middle 3. Koscinszko’s engineering ex- 7. Prosze o rachunck requests a: SquarGarden Recreation slow, yet steady. While in the air, of August to the end of September. pertise made it possible for the a. check b. bank statement c. Room b. Blob’s Park c. The he flies with an outstretched neck, In the middle of March, the black Americans to win the battle of: medical exam Roselawn similar to other storks. stork returns to Poland. a. Saratoga b. Ticonderoga c. 8. It is a law in Poland that if a re- ANSWERS Large, marshy wetlands are at- Visit Warta Slonska , a noted Oriskany tail store is not socially useful, 1. c 84; 2. b Nobel prize winner; tractive breeding grounds; howev- bird preserve, with unspoiled 4. The top of an evergreen or a the store must be closed during 3. a Saratoga; 4. b upside-down er, black storks breed on hills and countryside and crystal-clear simple evergreen branch was Poland’s main holidays, and Christmas tree; 5. c Bobby Vin- mountains, provided there is an lakes. Warta Slonska is a veritable humorously called a. skinny these holidays number: a. 6 b. ton; 6. a TV star (Ted Knight of ample network of creeks nearby. bird-watching paradise. Listen spruce b. upside-down Christ- 10 c. 12 the Mary Tyler Moore Show); 7. Nests are located high in a tree. carefully for the rasping of a black a check; 8. c 12; 9. c Earth; 10. b mas tree c. mixed-up fir tree 9. Alex Wolszczan, a Polish Amer- A black stork is wary of his stork and you will be rewarded for 5. Stanley Robert Vintula is the ican astronomer and historian, Blob’s Park. this experience. 16 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • AUGUST 2010

Poland and other EU new- PONDERING POLE / Edward Poniewaz comers were largely instrumen- tal in persuading the European Union to help bail out debt-rid- den bankrupt Greece. Germany, Reasonableness Test the European Community’s big- It is the 3rd of July and I am deli- the social club, or at work without A POLISH “ALLELUIA.” One more our most popular and loved polkas? gest cash contributor, had been ciously eating a tomato picked from stepping back to review the plan thought about “Polish” Masses. opposed to the aid, but finally the garden. Put a dash or two of salt or design as something that can be There is an Alleluia that was com- BUCKET LIST. Compose a new Al- succumbed. Now Portugal, Spain on it and it must be peeled. Oh how completed, generally, on time and posed in honor of John Paul II’s visit leluia, Our Father, or what the heck, and possibly Italy are in the same I love the summer and the home- within budget. That works on the lo- to the United States (not sure which do a whole Mass with a Polish style dire straits as Greece. With the grown cucumbers, watermelon, cal level and it works in the macro. and feel. EU diverting aid money to Ath- visit). Let me suggest using this one corn, beans, and the rest of the fresh Most nations carry on their affairs ens, Poland may get less funding instead of, for instance, the Celtic or POLISH OR NOT? from Brussels for its own. fruits and vegetables! And may with diplomacy and a spirit of good- some of the other generic versions. William “Billy” a curse be upon the squirrels and will. Most nations though, can point While I enjoy the Celtic Alleluia Zabka, the mean dude in the 1984 Poland and Latvia want birds that torment me with pecks to at least one spot in their history (and if I were Irish I would want to film,The Karate Kid. more NATO on their soil, the and nibbles! where the bubble burst and circum- hear it all the time), I do think it is two countries defense ministers Money is tight and the economy stances were created that lacked all slightly out of place and strange at IF YOU HAVE A THOUGHT about agreed during recent talks. Sub- sags. Households and businesses kinds of decency or common sense. the Polish Masses. this month’s topic, have a question ject to half a century of Soviet are evaluating costs and spending. The Polish Liberum Veto, one dis- of your own, or have interesting domination, they remain wary Popular topics in the news are the senting vote disqualifies all others, POLKA UNPLUGGED. There is facts to share, contact me at: Ed- of Russia’s expansionist foreign salaries and pensions and hours for probably belongs in this category. a classical accordion concert at St. ward Poniewaz, 6432 Marmaduke, policy. Polish Foreign Minister workers. The struggle for control of At the other extreme in this category Stanislaus Kostka Church in St. St. Louis, MO 63139; eMail ali- Bogdan Klich said that the At- an ever shrinking pool of capital is is the rise of Nazi Germany or Com- Louis July 18th. The artist is Lithua- [email protected]. lantic Alliance is still divided be- on for a number of different groups. munist Russia. nian-born Martynas Levickis and he If you send eMail, put a refer- tween old and new members and. It is both stressful and fascinating to Ethnic groups in the United will be performing works by Bach, ence in the subject line about the complained that NATO institu- listen to the rhetoric and the posi- States generally live and work with- Scarlatti, Berinsky, and others. I am Polish American Journal or the Pon- tions were unevenly distributed tions of those on either side. in measured and productive states. eager to hear it. Let me take this in dering Pole. I will not open an eMail between Western and Central Despite this, we still hear how There are organizations, communi- another step. Has anyone ever heard if I do not recognize the subject or Europe. Both Poland and Latvia this or that profession “deserves ties, and churches that exist amica- “unplugged” versions of some of the sender. joined the North Atlantic Alli- more pay.” Deserves more pay. The bly but separately among the gen- ance in 1999. discussion (or argument) almost al- eral population. Poland and Polonia Polish troops marched in ways pertains to service jobs like can be seen as in transitional posi- Moscow’s victory parade mark- education, medical, or safety. In tions structurally, emotionally, and Your Polish Last Name Means Something! ing the 65th anniversary of the truth, the kind of work that most psychologically. Poland as a nation Are you a Mazur? Chances are your family came from the Mazovian defeat of Hitler’s Third Reich. teachers, nurses, or cops do, war- is proceeding in its status and role as region of Poland. Zagan? Maybe someone in your family was a cattledriver. In a gesture of Russian solidar- rants our admiration and respect. I a member of Europe and the world. To find out how many people in Poland use your Polish surname, how ity following the recent crash believe most of these folks, for what Polonia is experiencing change, in it came about and whether a noble coat of arms goes with it, please airmail of Poland’s presidential plane they do, should be paid one million many ways rethinking and nego- a $16 check to: Robert Strybel, ul. Kaniowska 24, 01-529 Warsaw, Poland. on Russian soil, the Poles were dollars a minute. Make that two tiating its identity in the churches, You will also get a list of root-tracing contacts that can put you in invited to march in front of the million dollars a second. Problem neighborhoods, and organizations. I touch with professional genealogists, genealogical groups and helpful contingents from the US, Britain is their pay is tied to the will and hope as things progress, Poland and Web sites, data bases, addresses and phone numbers. Speedy service and France. This marked a major resources of the citizenry. In truth, Polonia make prudent and thought- is guaranteed, and the research is launched the same day an order is departure from the 60th-anniver- their vocation is service to society ful decisions or actions. Does that received. sary celebration, when then Pres- and love of humanity. That is really seem reasonable? ident Vladimir Putin snubbed the what they signed up for and the net Polish delegation by failing to pay for that is zero. In case you are CIEKAWOSTKI / Martin Nowak mention the war effort of the Al- wondering, they need to pay me two lies’ fourth largest army. million dollars a minute. Archbishop Józef Kowal- So what is a job really worth? czyk, the Vatican’s ambassador In free market economies, value, JFK Became a Champion for Poland’s Freedom to Poland, has been named Pri- skills, education, and risk pay what John F. Kennedy entered the po- him. mate of Poland by Pope Bene- the market allows. In a truly free litical arena in 1946 when he ran Senator Kennedy and his wife dict XVI. Appointed papal nun- market, greater risk gets higher re- for Congress from Massachusetts. tried their best to talk to ordinary cio (ambassador) in 1989 by turns; extreme talent or marketabil- His good looks, charisma and in- Poles, but were followed by secret his countryman Pope John Paul ity gets greater wages; hard work telligence, backed by his family’s police who intimidated those with II, he replaced reigning Primate should produce more income. The fortune, won him the election. Six whom they sought to communicate. Archbishop Henryk Muszyński test of reasonableness is not in ques- years later he was elected to the U.S. JFK wrote a report about that trip. who is retiring. tion. Baseball players should not be Senate. He noted the existence ten years The title of primate is now paid 18 million a year. For workers Kennedy was a Democrat, but after the war of an acute housing largely honorary, but Kowalc- employed by tax funded enterprises, a centrist. It was said that he could shortage, still unrestored areas of zyk’s post-war predecessors–Au- reasonable compensation is always have been equally at home in the Warsaw, and rigid communist con- gustyn Hlond, Stefan Wyszyński a consideration. Salaries for govern- Republican party. On one issue JFK trol. He thought the outlook for Po- and Józef Glemp–played a major ment employees are scrutinized and was definitely right-wing. He was land was bleak and warned that “if role in shepherding this staunch- managed for the benefit of the con- staunchly anti-communist. No po- the Poles come to believe that we in ly Catholic nation through the stituent tax payers. litical opponent could ever call him the West have forgotten them, that meanders of officially atheistic Consider the reasonable test in soft on communism. As such, he we are willing to make an agree- communist rule. all that we do. We don’t take on took up the plight of the captive na- ment with the Russians that does not —Robert Strybel any endeavor at church, home, at tions of Soviet Eastern Europe. provide for a free Poland, then their One of Congressman Kennedy’s courageous struggle to maintain and ultimately lead to democracy. first statements regarding Poland their freedom may cease.” Yet he But JFK rejected violence. He 14KT. GOLD JEWELRY involved the Displaced Persons Act also described the resilience of the thought that any violent uprising of 1948, which allowed admittance Catholic Church and the fortitude of would not get American help and A B of thousands of Poles displaced by the people. would lead to increased repres- C World War II into the U.S. In a criti- After this, he was considered sion and the possible end to even cism of FDR and his own political Congress’ leading authority on Po- nominal Polish independence. He party, JFK said for the Poles, the land. Roman Pucinski, President of accurately predicted that true free- new law could “atone in a small the Polish American Congress, said dom and democracy would one day G I manner for the betrayal of their na- Polish Americans “are more and be achieved in Poland by gradual, H tive country of Poland” at Yalta. A more looking to Senator Kennedy peaceful evolution, not revolution. Boston Herald headline proclaimed: as the most outspoken defender of Beginning in the late 1950s, Ken- “Kennedy Says Roosevelt Sold Po- freedom for Poland.” Following nedy expressed this in speeches: to land To Reds.” the Poznań riots of 1956 and the the New York City Press Club, the Kennedy said not much specific relaxation of Stalinist communism, American Relief for Poland Dinner regarding Poland in the early 1950s. the more moderate communist in Detroit, and in a notable Senate F He took part in a Polish American Władysław Gomułka was restored speech in 1957; to the Pulaski Day Congress radio program in 1953, to power in Poland. 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NEW BOOKS / Debbie Greenlee OBITUARIES More Than Just an Account of Suffering at the Hands of the Nazis compiled by Jennifer Moskal EMILY BERNARDONI, (nee Kwiatek), INSIDE A GESTAPO PRISON: The letters were gathered from sev- ferent than millions of other Poles saw no reason why a woman could 96, played first base on the Chicago The Letters of Krystyna Wituska, eral people with whom Wituska cor- who were imprisoned, tortured and not work outside the home and still Girls City Championship Softball Team 1942-1944 responded during her confinement. killed by the Nazis. Here though, we have a husband and children. at Wrigley Field during the Chicago Edited and translated by Irena To- Krystyna came from a fairly experience the day-to-day gruesome The author includes a few photos World’s Fair of 1933. Bernardoni was a member of the Polish Women’s Alli- maszewski; 127 pp., several black well-off family in Warsaw and en- details. to help the reader to connect even joyed a peaceful life until the Nazis Tomaszewski was able to trans- ance. She worked for United Airlines and white photographs. more with Krystyna and her situ- as an air freight agent and then en- late Krystyna’s letters (most were Wayne State University, 2006 invaded Poland. She was 19 years ation. Included in the appendix is joyed traveling with her husband after written in self-taught German so old when arrested as a Polish spy. an annotated list of her family and she retired. Haven’t enough World War II di- Her last years on earth were spent in the Nazi censors could read them) friends. These people are mentioned CHESTER BILINSKI, 60, spent more aries been published already? From four Nazi prisons, three of them in in such a way as to convey Witus- so often in Krystyna’s letters that than four decades directing traffic on a Polish perspective, the answer is Germany. Though she tries to put on ka’s personality. Tomaszewski has Tomaszewski sees fit to alert the the Chicago Sun-Times’ classified -ad “No,” especially in English. a happy face in her letters to avoid succeeded in maintaining what she reader as to the outcome of their vertising pages. Bilinski was born in This book is a translation of hun- worrying her parents, Krystyna calls the “emotional nuances” of this 1949 in Bartoszyce, Poland, and emi- dreds of letters written by Krystyna paints a horrific picture of her time young woman’s letters — difficult lives. Clearly this took some re- grated to Chicago in 1963. He gradu- Wituska during her imprisonment in prison waiting to be sentenced. to do, considering the preciseness search. ated from Carl Schurz High School by the Nazis between 1942-1944. Her experiences are certainly no dif- of the Polish language. Krystyna’s Many people often ignore the and went to work for the Sun-Times saintly attitude towards her captors, introductions in books. To do so before enlisting in the U.S. Army. After serving in Germany for two years, he cell mates and family is almost un- would be a mistake in this case. The “A tradition of local & long distance service continues!” believable. She was more concerned returned to Chicago, got married and introduction to Krystyna’s letters resumed his post at the Sun-Times. His about the suffering of others than must be read because the amount official title was classified advertising her own adversity. The book leaves of background history and little- supervisor of pagination, but his work the reader hoping that they too, can known information provided is sur- went well beyond that over his count- Stobierski Lucas some day attain a similar philosophy less years at the paper. prising and useful well beyond the towards life as Krystyna. This book CPL. MICHAEL D. JANKIEWICZ, 23, Gardenview is more than just an account of suf- scope of what is needed just for an understanding of the letters. People was a member of the Ramsey, N.J. fering: it is a memorial to Wituska. 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Funeral Home, Ltd. Surprisingly perhaps, Krystyna who read this book will come away Rita A. Lucas 161 Driggs Avenue based at Fort Benning, Ga. He served turns out to be a modern woman who knowing a great deal more about in Zabul province in Afghanistan as a Jude P. Lucas (Greenpoint) Brooklyn, NY 11222 believes not only in the higher edu- what went on during World War II member of the U.S. Army Rangers. (718) 383-7910 • (718) 383-2737 George J. Mueller cation of women but a person who concerning Poland and her people. MAX PALEVSKY, 85, was the son of Polish Jewish immigrants, and grew up in Chicago during the Depression. Dur- ing World War II, he served as an elec- tronics officer in the Army Air Force, and graduated from the University of Chicago majoring in mathematics and philosophy. An expert in symbolic log- ic, he worked in the computer division of Bendix and for Packard Bell before launching Scientific Data Systems with 11 other scientists in 1961. He sold the Santa Monica-based company to Xerox in 1969. He went on to serve as a director and chairman of Xerox’s executive committee before becom- ing a founder and director of Intel. 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ARTSBEAT / Staś Kmieć Quiet Hero Emmy award-winning journal- life. “I needed to know what really the plane’s fuselage; they saw the C o n - ist, TV host, and New York Times happened,” she thought. bright white star of the U.S. Army sul Ewa bestselling Rita Cosby’s new book After years of estrangement, Rita Air Forces. The pilot upon spotting Gumpert, Quiet Hero — Secrets from My Fa- finally persuaded her father to break them dropped a chocolate bar with a r c h i t e c t ther’s Past is the story of her father his silence. Richard spent his teens a note wrapped around it. The note Frank S. Richard Cosby, a Warsaw Uprising in the Polish Resistance, actively was simple: “Go 15 miles west to S m i t h , Fighter. Surprisingly, she knew little fighting the enemy to the last bullet American lines and freedom.” A.I.A. and about his harrowing past: that he in the Warsaw Uprising in 1944. As From that point Kossobudzki g e n e r a l had left Poland after a young boy, Richard made his way to America, eventu- contractor World War II and had watched his home- ally becoming an American citizen. Augustyn scars all over his body town get decimated Through her book, Rita Cosby Lech were that he refused to talk by Nazi bombs, got is partnering with the USO on a honored. Architect Frank S. Smith, contractor Augustyn Lech, Consul about. a codename, and al- massive, new campaign called Op- T r e a - Marek Skulimowski, Vice Consul Ewa Gumpert, and Consul One Christmas, though his parents eration Enduring Care, which will surer Ed- General Ewa Junczyk-Ziomecka were honored. when Rita was a wanted to sneak him help wounded warriors and their ward T. rior restoration was approved by the teenager, her father out of Poland, he families. Book proceeds will go to- Mohylowski presented the award Landmarks Preservation Commis- abruptly announced secretly pledged to wards this $100 million initiative, as acknowledging and detailing the sion. he was leaving, which fight and showed un- well as two museums in Poland, the work enacted by the Consulate – Accepting the award, Consul caused a severe divide wavering loyalty to Warsaw Rising Museum (Muzeum “At a cost of $1,200,000, this mon- General Ewa Junczyk-Ziomecka in their relationship his country and com- Powstania Warszawskiego) and The umental building has been brought said “I am especially grateful to The that would continue rades, telling them, Museum of the History of Polish back to its original splendor as a Society for recognizing our nearly most of Rita’s life. “I’d rather die with Jews, which is being built where the magnificent gift to the City and peo- two-year effort to revitalize the fa- Years later, after her friends, than live with Warsaw Ghetto once stood. ple of New York.” çade of the building and bringing a mother’s death, Rita strangers.” For more information: www. Located at the northeast corner fresh breath in the heart of Manhat- discovered a worn and tattered Kossobudzki, had escaped his QuietHero.org. of Madison Avenue and 37th St, The tan.” leather suitcase tucked away full Nazi captors and made his way Consulate General of the Republic “It is a meaningful sign that the of mementos from the youth of the precariously toward Allied lines. POLISH CONSULATE AWARD- of Poland has occupied the former Consulate of Poland is getting clos- man she knew only as Richard Cos- With him were approximately 60 ED PRESERVATION AWARD. Joseph Raphael De Lamar residence er to New Yorkers as a historical by: including an old Polish Resis- comrades, many of whom were for- The Metropolitan Chapter of The since 1973. Built for a wealthy and architectural point of interest, tance armband, rusted tags bearing a mer Polish resistance fighters. Dur- Victorian Society of America hon- mining entrepreneur in 1902 from as well as a vivid cultural center,” prisoner number and the words Sta- ing their trek away from the POW ored the Consulate General of the designs by noted architect C.P.H. said the Consul General. “The pres- lag IVB; and an identity card for an camp, a warplane flew low above Republic of Poland with this year’s Gilbert, its great scale and elegance ervation works would not have been ex-POW bearing the name Ryszard the forest from which they were Preservation Award for Exterior ranks it as one of the finest Beaux- possible without the personal com- Kossobudzki. seeking cover-and-concealment. Restoration. In a ceremony held at Arts/Chateausque mansions in the mitment of my predecessor Krzysz- These relics would be the tools At first the men believed they had The Museum at Eldridge Street in city. tof Kasprzyk, who managed to con- for Rita to open a new dialogue with been discovered by the Luftwaffe. Manhattan, the recipients: Consul Work, using non-toxic, environ- vince Poland’s Ministry of Foreign her distant father, and embark upon Fear turned to rejoicing when in- General Ewa Junczyk-Ziomecka, mentally-friendly and minimally- Affairs to allocate necessary funds.” the most amazing journey of her stead of the infamous black cross on Consul Marek Skulimowski, Vice abrasive products, involved clean- ing limestone and granite elevations, The Consul General extended an stripping and repainting decorative invitation to hold next year’s Award Help Us Keep ironwork, repairing and repointing celebration at the Consulate. Once a location that was “off Alive Our Rich damaged brick; and cleaning of the towering slate mansard roof. limits” to the general public, visi- and Treasured Several areas of a thick crust of tors can now wander through the History city soot and grime, and painted- ornate second floor during lectures over dirt on the intricate stone work and concerts listed at www.polish- consulateny.org. The Consulate will Kościuszko. Wojtyła. Wałęsa. great Poles and Polish Americans will fade into history were meticulously cleaned by hand – at times with toothbrushes for begin illuminating this ebullient These are the names of famous unless we teach our children and grandchildren about access to small details. The exte- building at night, just in case anyone Poles everyone recognizes. them. should miss it. But do you know I once had And we offer a simple way to do that. a high school math teacher tell Printed on the pages of the Polish American Journal WARSAW WATCH / Robert Strybel me “I didn’t know Copernicus are stories and accounts about these great people. was Polish”? Many people think For almost 100 years, the PAJ and its Polish-language The złoty should remain Po- well as Western lifestyle options Fryderyk Chopin and Madame predecessors have brought you news from every corner land’s currency for a few more of avoiding or deferring marriage Curie are French, or that Joseph of Polonia and Poland. News made by not only the years, the late Polish President Lech and childbearing and having only CHOPIN. Famous Conrad was born in England. Kościuszkos, Wojtyłas, and Wałęsas, but the Kozlowskis, Kaczyński insisted shortly before one child. The government hopes French pianist? For every Kościuszko or Wałęsa, Wisniewskis, and Arctowskis as well. his tragic death in a plane crash. to make having children more at- there are thousands Kuklińskis You can help us continue doing just that by supporting The Polish government, headed by tractive by expanding daycare and and Malinowskis. Everyone knows Mike Krzyzewski, the Polish American Journal with patron advertising. his political rival Donald Tusk, has introducing more flexible working but what can they tell you about “Red” Mihalik? Do Every October, National Polish American Heritage Month, indicated 2015 as the probable date hours for mothers. Currently Poland you know Kevlar – the material used in bullet-proof we publish an edition dedicated to of keeping the good for switching to the euro (€), the Eu- has a population of over 38 million. vests — was invented by Stephanie Kwolek, a Polish name of Poland and Polonia alive here in the United ropean Union’s common currency. American chemist? Or that the Internet would not be States. The October edition contains greetings from Kaczyński believed Poland would “The Righteous Ones” possible without the work of Paul Baran? When you take friends, businesses and organizations that recognize the need a few more years to indepen- (“Sprawiedliwi” in the original) is your vitamins every morning, think of Kazimierz Funk, importance of promoting Polonia and Poland’s standing dently run its own monetary policy, the title of a new Polish TV series, who was the first to formulate of the concept of these among other ethnic groups. Furthermore, it provides us but also cast doubt on the euro’s fu- directed by Waldemar Krzystek and organic compounds. with funds to continue publishing throughout the year. ture. “Sooner or later Poland will devoted to Poles who risked their How many of our war heroes are household names? 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