June / July 2010

Ed and Jean McCloskey When You're in Philadelphia's 2010 Pulaski Parade Grand Marshals Historic District Visit The The Polish American Congress, Polish American Cultural Center Eastern PA District, is proud Museum Exhibit Hall to announce that Ed and Jean 308 Walnut Street (Abramczyk) McCloskey will be the Grand Marshals of the 2010 Pulaski Featuring Polish History and Culture Day Parade in Philadelphia. This is Open 10 AM to 4 PM the second time that a husband and FREE ADMISSION wife have been selected as Grand Marshals. January through April Monday to Friday The McCloskey’s were selected by the Polish American Congress in recognition of their many years May through December of leadership and service to the Polish American community in Polish American Monday to Saturday Southeastern Pennsylvania. Cultural Center Gift Shop is Open During Ed and Jean are residents of the Fishtown area of Philadelphia 308 Walnut Street Regular Exhibit Hall Hours and parishioners of St. Laurentius Church. Ed, a retired Philadelphia, PA 19106 Philadelphia Police Officer of 27 years, has been involved with the (215) 922-1700 Closed on Holidays Polish Police Association since its inception 34 years ago and Internet: PolishAmericanCenter.org currently serves as Second Vice President. Jean is the Chairperson of the Pulaski Dinner Dance. They have been involved in Polish American activities for over 50 years including the Pulaski Day Parade. Bus Groups Welcome at the The McCloskeys will lead the Pulaski Day Parade in Center City Polish American Cultural Center Museum Philadelphia on Sunday, October 3rd, which is one of the many Philadelphia welcomes many bus groups events in the Philadelphia area held in recognition of the National and tour groups visiting the Historic District Celebration of Polish American Heritage Month. every day. If you are planning a group tour Anyone interested in information about the parade can call the to Philadelphia, be sure to visit the Polish Polish American Congress office during regular business hours American Cultural Center Museum at 308 Monday through Friday at 215-739-3408. Walnut Street and the Kosciuszko House at 3rd and Pine Streets. When you make your plans, call the Museum in advance so that a representative can greet your group and give them a tour. Call the Polish American Cultural Center Museum, Monday through Friday, between 9 A.M. and 4 P.M. and let them know when your group is planning to visit. Call 215-922-1700. For more info, visit: PolishAmericanCenter.com/busgroups.html

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Museum’s Historic Reflections Project “Time To Remember” Memorial Honor Roll June / July - Part 1 In 2010, the Polish American Cultural Center Museum, at 308 Walnut Street in historic Philadelphia will once again sponsor its The Polish American Cultural Center Museum in Historic “Time To Remember” campaign which will honor our deceased loved Philadelphia presents Historic Reflections from Polish and Polish ones. Annually, the Cultural Center Museum raises funds to sustain American history on the Polish American Radio Program. The its ongoing efforts to keep Polish heritage alive in the Delaware reflections are organized in a daily format. Some of the dates may be Valley. This campaign permits us not only to raise funds to continue the birthday or death date of a prominent person. Other dates may our mission, but also to fittingly remember those who were near celebrate a milestone in a prominent person’s life such as a career and dear to us. We invite you to list your loved ones in the Polish promotion, invention date, or some accomplishment that contributed American News as well as on a special Memorial Honor Roll on the to science, medicine, sports, or entertainment history. Other dates Museum’s Internet site. The below reply form gives details about the may be an anniversary of a historical event in Polonia or Poland’s way deceased loved ones and donors will be recognized. We are sure history. those remembered would be pleased to have their names listed on the “Time To Remember 2010” Memorial Honor Roll. You can hear weekly historic reflections on the Saturday edition of the Polish American Radio Program at 11 A.M. on 1540 AM We look forward to your reply and thank you for your ongoing Radio from Philadelphia. Listen to rebroadcasts 24 hours a day at support of the Polish American Cultural Center Museum and its PolishAmericanRadioProgram.com. efforts to highlight Polish history, culture and pride. Donations are tax deductible. For your information, we have listed a selection of historic reflections for the months of June and July. If you need additional information or would like to discuss the “Time To Remember” campaign, you can call the Cultural Center, June 1, 1913 - Jerzy Pniewski (Born) Monday through Friday, between 9 AM and 5 PM at 215-922-1700. Jerzy Pniewski and his colleague Marian Danysz There is also a “Time To Remember” link on the front page of the made important contributions to the development of Museum’s Internet site at: PolishAmericanCenter.com physics. In 1952, Jerzy Pniewski helped discover the Sincerely, elementary particle known as hypernuclear material. Polish American Cultural Center Museum Board & Directors Michael Blichasz John J. Krakowiak June 2, 1935 - Stanley Switlik (First Public Jump) Caroline Ciesielka Eugene Pasymowski Stanley Switlik emigrated from Poland to New John Groch Theresa B. Romanowski Jersey in 1907 and founded the Switlik Parachute Barbara Ilnicka Paul T. Sosnowski, Esq. Company. On June 2, 1935, the Switlik Parachute Rev. Msgr. Anthony Jaworowski Rev. Msgr. Bernard Witkowski Company tested the first Parachute Training Tower Richard Klimek Raymond Wyszynski on Mr. Switlik’s farm in Ocean County, NJ, with the famous aviator Amelia Earhart as the first jumper. Stanley Switlik’s Parachute Company is still in Polish American Cultural Center Museum Memorial Honor Roll business in Trenton, NJ. 308 Walnut Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106 • (215) 922-1700 • PolishAmericanCenter.com June 3, 1890 - Oskar Kolberg (Died) “Time to Remember” Reply Form

Oskar Kolberg was an ethnographer who specialized Categories of Memorial listings: in Polish folklore. Today, the Polish Ministry of $25.00 donation includes: Culture of the Polish government awards the Oskar 1. One line listing on the Memorial Honor Roll which will be published in the next Kolberg Award, considered the highest ethnographic edition of the Polish American News with name of deceased and name of donor. honor, to individuals and groups that research, study, $50.00 donation includes: uphold and display Polish folklore, dancing and 1. One line listing on the Memorial Honor Roll which will be published in the next singing. edition of the Polish American News with name of deceased and name of donor. 2. One line listing on the 2010 Museum’s Internet Memorial Honor Roll with name of deceased and name of donor. June 4, 1960 - General Jozef Haller (Died) $100.00 donation includes: General Jozef Haller commanded Polish units under 1. One line listing on the Memorial Honor Roll which will be published in the next French Command in 1916 during World War I. edition of the Polish American News with name of deceased and name of donor. Haller’s Army became known as the “Blue Army” 2. One line listing on the 2010 Museum’s Internet Memorial Honor Roll with name from the color of its French uniform. Haller’s Army of deceased and name of donor. also seized Pomerania and entered Gdansk in the 3. The Internet ad will open as a 5 inch wide X 2 inch high memorial ad with the deceased individual being honored and the name of the donor. name of Poland in 1920. Many Polish Americans from the United States, numbering 20,000 plus, $250.00 donation includes: volunteered and served with Haller’s Army. 1. One line listing on the Memorial Honor Roll which will be published in the next edition of the Polish American News with name of deceased and name of donor. June 5, 1944 - Jozef Beck (Died) 2. One line listing on the 2010 Museum’s Internet Memorial Honor Roll with name of deceased and name of donor. Jozef Beck was a Polish statesman, diplomat, military 3. The Internet ad will open as a 5 inch X 5 inch memorial ad with a officer and close associate of Jozef Pilsudski. Jozef 1.5 inch X 1.5 inch photo of the deceased individual(s) being honored along with Beck served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs from the name of the donor. Kindly enclose photo along with your donation. 1932 to the outbreak of WW II. 4. For an additional $100, a 5 inch X 2 inch memorial ad will be printed in the Polish American News.

In support of the “2010 Time to Remember” Campaign, I am requesting the following name(s) to be listed on the Memorial Honor Roll: June 6, 1929 - Boguslaw Schaeffer (Born) Names will be listed in alphabetical order Donations are tax deductible Boguslaw Schaeffer was a Polish composer, List the following on the Memorial list: musicologist, and graphic artist born in Lwow in 1929. Schaeffer is a member of the avant garde “Cracow Name(s) (print full name) Year Deceased Donation Group” of Polish composers along with Krzysztof Name ( ) $ Penderecki and others. Name ( ) $ Name ( ) $ June 7, 1982 - Meeting of President Make your check payable to and mail to: Total enclosed $ Ronald Reagan and Pope John Paul II) Polish American Cultural Center The historic meeting of President Ronald 308 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 Telephone: (215) 922-1700 Reagan and Pope John Paul II took place on Monday, June 7, 1982 in the Vatican Donor Name Library. At that meeting, the two leaders Address agreed to undertake a clandestine campaign to hasten the dissolution of the City State Zip Communist empire. Telephone Email Kindly return this form with your donation. Donations will be acknowledged in writing. June 8, 1983 - Grzegorz Fonfara (Born) If you have any questions, call our office at the telephone number listed above. Grzegorz Fonfara is a Polish soccer player from Katowice, Poland. He has represented the Polish soccer team at key matches and continues to play There is also a special “Time to Remember” link on the front page for a leading soccer team in Katowice. of the Museum’s Internet site at PolishAmericanCenter.com, which has examples of how individuals on the Memorial Honor Roll will be acknowledged. Visit PolishAmericanCenter.com June / July 2010, Polish American News - Page 3

New York Gala Ball Features Philadelphia Debutantes From the Desk of Adria and Rachel Wyszynski Michael Blichasz, President Polish American Cultural Center and Polish American Congress Eastern Pennsylvania District PolishAmericanCenter.com

Dear Member, Friends and Supporters, Our goal as Polish Americans is to maintain a sense of community by promoting one another’s efforts. The information below is an update on efforts to expand our networking in the tri-state area, maintain Philadelphia traditions and support American workers. I ask you to read this update and spread the word. TriStateBusinesses.com If you or anyone you know is looking to expand your advertising possibilities, consider TriStateBusinesses.com, a website that is being expanded to offer an effective means of advertising for local Rachel & Raymond Wyszynski, Sr. Adria & Raymond Wyszynski, Jr. businesses. We welcome businesses to contact us to be listed on the TriStateBusinesses Directory. Just log on to TriStateBusinesses. The elegance and sophistication of the Grand Ballroom of the com and fill out the information form. This site will also be linked to Waldorf-Astoria in New York City provided a fitting venue for the the front page of the Polish American Cultural Center’s Internet site. presentation of six debutantes during the Annual Gala of the Advertising proceeds will benefit the Polish American Cultural Center Kosciuszko Foundation. Twin Philadelphia area natives, ADRIA Museum. For more information call (215) 922-1700. and RACHEL WYSZYNSKI, of Yardley, PA, were presented by their grandfather, Raymond Wyszynski, Sr., and father, Raymond Internet308.com Wyszynski, Jr. during the 75th Anniversary Dinner and Ball on Although online advertising has become a very popular and Saturday, April 24, 2010. Dressed in exquisite white gowns and productive form of publicity, many small or start-up businesses satin gloves, the young women were introduced individually and and organizations either don’t have a website or need to develop accompanied onto the stage by a military escort from the U.S. their existing sites. Internet308.com, a website development group Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY, as well as a civilian affiliated with the Polish American Cultural Center, welcomes you escort of their choice. Following tradition, each debutante performed to contact this service to create or maintain your Internet site. With a curtsy or full court bow in front of an audience of 450 guests over ten years of experience, this service has helped many of our and then danced a waltz with each of her escorts. Graduates of advertisers and supporters. Rates are reasonable and proceeds Neshaminy High School, Adria and Rachel Wyszynski currently benefit the Polish American Cultural Center Museum. For more attend Temple University and study finance and criminal justice, information visit: Internet308.com or call (215) 922-5189. respectively. Their grandparents, Raymond and Barbara Wyszynski, are active in the Polish-American community. Mr. Raymond Ethnic Americans United Wyszynski is a local businessman and philanthropist who annually Since 1981, Ethnic Americans United, a coalition of Philadelphia awards two Frances E. Wyszynski Memorial Scholarships in honor area ethnic groups, has been working together on community-wide of his late mother - one for Summer Study at the Jagiellonian issues. In 2009, the Philadelphia Ethnic Parades Committee focused University in Krakow, Poland, and the other for a worthy student on saving money on services provided to the parades by the City of affiliated with the Polish Police Association of Philadelphia. Philadelphia. The individual parade committees had always paid The debutante cotillion comprises a unique component of the their own parade expenses and for general services provided by Kosciuszko Foundation’s Annual Dinner and Ball. Founded in the City of Philadelphia, such as the reviewing stands, bleachers, 1925, the Kosciuszko Foundation is a not-for-profit organization barricades, public address systems, and clean-up services. In 2009, headquartered in New York City with eight regional Chapters as the recession began, Philadelphia began to bill parades for police throughout the United States. Named after Revolutionary War hero services. The committee members felt they were already paying for Thaddeus Kosciuszko, the Foundation is dedicated to promoting and on-duty police services through taxes, so Ethnic Americans United strengthening understanding and friendship between the peoples brought their concerns to elected officials in a effort to reduce or of Poland and the United States through educational, scientific, eliminate these costs. and cultural exchanges and other related programs and activities. I am pleased to report that with the assistance It awards fellowships and grants to graduate students, scholars, of Congressman Bob Brady and the newly formed scientists, professionals, and artists and helps to increase the Greater Philadelphia Traditions Fund, the ethnic visibility and prestige of Polish culture in America’s pluralistic society parades and the Mummers and other non- by sponsoring exhibits, publications, film festivals and performing profit parades and festivals will receive funds to arts such as concerts and recitals. pay for City of Philadelphia police and related Since 1994, the Philadelphia Chapter has been supporting the services. Congressman Brady announced at a mission of the Kosciuszko Foundation by organizing area events. press conference on June 2nd at the Mummers The Chapter annually hosts events such as an Annual Polish Museum that the Greater Philadelphia Traditions Christmas Celebration, a Summer Concert in Rittenhouse Square, Fund had secured funding from the Gerry Lenfest Foundation and and Polish Poetry Reading, among others. Persons interested in other supporters to pay for Philadelphia police services for the next learning more about the Kosciuszko Foundation may visit the 5 years. The ethnic parades committee will continue to raise funds website: http://www.thekf.org or contact Philadelphia Chapter for their own general parade operations. As president of Ethnic President, Teresa G. Wojcik, Ph.D. at [email protected]. Americans United, I join with our parades committee which includes the Pulaski Day Parade, St.Patrick’s Day Parade, Columbus Day Parade, Puerto Rican Day Parade, Greek Independence Day Parade and the Steuben Day Parade to thank Congressman Bob Brady DANIEL J O’MARA, CLU, AGENT for his efforts. We all look forward to working with the Greater Philadelphia Traditions Fund to highlight the well known cultural 2644 E. Tioga Street diversity we enjoy in the Philadelphia area. Philadelphia, PA 19134-5425 Made in America Challenge Tel: 215-425-6161 • Fax: 215-425-9677 If you were to look around your house and identify all of the items www.OmaraAgency.com made abroad, you would be surprised how much you have added to the success of job outsourcing around the world. If you removed all imported items from your house, including clothing and furniture, how much would be left? With this in mind, I ask that you read the You are invited to become a Support American Workers articles in this newspaper and consider Polish American Cultural Center how much American Workers Need You. Exhibit Hall Sponsor In order for us to reverse the trend of the last 30 years, we need Call Theresa Romanowski at: to first support the products manufactured in the U.S.A. and keep 215-922-1700 people on the job in existing worksites. Secondly, we have to urge PolishAmericanCenter.com business leaders to restore manufacturing facilities in towns and cities across the U.S.A. This will permit people to access full-time employment opportunities. When manufacturing is restored, other jobs can be created, such as sales, distribution, marketing, office Polka Deli and management and many others. If we can manufacture just 50% of what we use on a regular basis, America’s economy will improve 2719 East Allegheny Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134-5914 100%. 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From the Desk of Michael Blichasz, Host Saturday Variety Program at 11 A.M. 1540 AM Radio WNWR • Philadelphia, PA I welcome you to review the information from my most recent weekly commentaries and ask that you share this information with your family members and friends.

AmericanWorkersNeedYou.com Time To End the More Than 30 Year Trend! It Has Been Going On Too Long Every week I hear from people with a dozen and one suggestions on how to make more jobs available for Americans. Respondents One of the most rewarding things about promoting the Buy raise issues like trade deficits, import tariff structures and other American Made Campaign is the feedback from people who share ways to end the more than 30 year trend of jobs being outsourced their experiences and suggestions. Based on these responses, we around the world. Every issue is important, but I feel we must pay agree that cheap imports over the last 30 years may have benefitted special attention to the jobs still in existence in the U.S.A. Focusing some people in the short run, but in the long run, these cheap on supporting already existing jobs will help maintain and expand imports have hurt America’s manufacturing base and American the jobs we have and attract new companies to reopen some of the workers. empty manufacturing facilities that are visible across America. This Instead of people being able to be employed, support themselves will restore employment opportunities and give new life to local and their families, and pay taxes to maintain quality schools and communities. communities, many Americans are unemployed with little hope of We have heard many times that jobs were outsourced for cheaper finding a job in today’s environment with jobs being outsourced labor or because Americans are unwilling to do certain jobs. In order and many companies downsizing. The unemployment rate is the for America’s job base to improve, I’m suggesting that private sector direct result of businesses outsourcing jobs in search of cheaply businesses announce their plans to expand jobs in the U.S.A. Next made imported products with the hope that you will buy the imports we ask government officials to announce the types of tax incentives without question and permit businesses to increase their profit they will offer new and expanding U.S. companies who employ margin. This situation went unnoticed in better economic times, but American workers to manufacture products that are used regularly now people see very clearly that business leaders must reverse this by the American people. Then it will be our obligation to continue trend or the recession as we know it will spread and cause further to urge the American people to purchase American Made items and hardship for America’s economy, America’s workers and America’s strengthen America’s economy. families. The efforts of Buy American advocates are having positive results. It is now well understood that cheap outsourced labor costs are People are speaking up where they shop. Businesses are hearing coming back to haunt businesses, government and communities your concerns, and there is an effort in some stores to feature more because unemployed people can’t spend money on products, either American made products. imported or American made. Only when the American people are fully employed can outsourcing jobs around the world be justified. At this point JOBS for AMERICANS are on the must accomplish list of business and political leaders, as well as the American You can see for yourself that fewer jobs were created in the U.S.A. workforce. Only with your purchasing power can positive changes while jobs were exiting America for places around the globe. At continue, so help the cause by looking for, asking for and buying this point there is simply no excuse not to restore manufacturing American made products FIRST. in the U.S.A. Incomes are down, profits are down, communities are suffering and stores are filled with inventory, but with fewer customers. It is amazing that it took so long for the outsourcing Make More In America! issue to get the attention it deserves, but now that it’s being Workers who have a job are able to support themselves and recognized, let’s address this issue and move forward in a positive enhance the well-being of America’s economy. Everyone involved way. with the Buy American Made Campaign is striving to remind The bottom line is that you are taking action and using your people that we can have a more successful economy if we get back purchasing power to support American made products first. I to making the products the American people use on a regular urge you to seek out American made products and not miss an basis. I’m sure you see for yourself that, where private industry is opportunity to speak up for American workers. Not until there thriving, there are ongoing job opportunities as well as research and are more jobs than job seekers in the U.S.A. should we support development of new products so that companies can stay competitive businesses that are not offering a reasonable balance between and profitable for their owners and investors. American made and imported products. I have been asking you to make some changes in the way you shop so businesses in America know that the American people are tired Tariffs Should Be Equal! of being a sales point for products made overseas. From what I see, We all have suggestions on ways to improve America’s economy there is no reason for jobs not to grow in America! There is no reason and create more employment opportunities. Today, I am suggesting why American industries, using modern technology, can’t produce that you speak up during the election season. It is very important for quality and cost-effective products for America’s consumption and for you to voice your opinion to everyone seeking your vote. As political export around the world. There is also no reason why business and candidates approach you for your vote, let them know that you want political leaders, and all Americans can’t cooperate to promote job them to address the imbalance between imported and exported expansion. products and ask them how they are helping American businesses In order to make change happen, we have to be a forceful part of restore employment opportunities here in the U.S.A. this effort. Therefore, I urge you to speak up at stores, contact your Presently the tariffs on foreign made items imported to the U.S.A. elected officials to let them know where you stand, and support are low, while tariffs on American made products exported around education and training programs so that what America makes now the world are high. If the tariffs on imports and exports were equal, and in the future stands out from all the rest. as they should be, it would permit American made items to be more Every time you go into a store, you choose not only what you want competitive in the world marketplace. Creating and maintaining jobs to buy, but also whom you are willing to support. Keeping Americans must be a combined effort of federal, state and local elected officials employed and supporting American businesses will help improve in order to keep America moving forward. Every time you voice your America’s economy and help us move forward for a better future. concerns to the individuals seeking your vote, you are helping make Help this campaign by looking for, asking for, and going out of your it known that Americans want positive changes regarding the job way to purchase American made products. situation in the U.S.A. Listen carefully to the responses you receive, because what is being discussed now will guide those seeking your vote on important issues in the future. Tax incentives for local AmericanWorkersNeedYou.com companies, equal tariffs and other safeguards are needed to help restore competitiveness for American made products. Speaking up for America’s economy and American workers Subscribe to the continues to get the attention of business owners, investors and elected officials. Keep up the good work and we will see more items in Polish American Journal U.S. stores with made in U.S.A. labels. 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June 9, 1922 - Jozef Tykocinski - (Made sound possible in motion pictures) Jozef Tykocinski was a Polish engineer and inventor from Wloclawek, Poland. In 1922, Tykocinski publicly demonstrated for the first time that sound was possible on film in motion pictures. He was awarded the patent in 1926. June 10, 1982 - Tara Lipinski (Born) Tara Lipinski is a Polish American who at the age of 15 became the youngest winner of the Women’s Figure Polish American Cultural Center Museum Gift Shop Skating Championship when she won a Gold Medal at Open during regular Exhibit Hall Hours the Olympics held in Nagano, Japan in 1998. For an order form, call the Gift Shop, Monday through Friday June 11, 1857 - Antoni Grabowski (Born) between 9 A.M. and 5 P.M. and a form will be mailed to you. Antoni Grabowski was a Polish chemical engineer known If you are on the Internet, there is an order form you can download. for compiling the first chemistry dictionary in the Polish language. He was also an activist of the early Esperanto Visit the Museum Gift Shop on the Internet at: movement, and his translations had an influential impact PolishAmericanCenter.com on the development of Esperanto into a language of Items are shipped United Parcel Service or Priority Mail literature. June 12, 1887 - Polish Falcons of America For more information call (215) 922-1700. (Founded) All Major Credit Cards are accepted. Consider the Gift Shop The Polish Falcons of America is a fraternal insurance for that special gift for a family member or friend. benefit society headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. It also sponsors youth groups, sporting activities, social, civic and Polish cultural events and publishes the newspaper, Polish Falcon. June 13, 1907 - Stanley Ketchel (Won Middleweight Polish American Cultural Center Boxing Championship) Museum Gift Shop Stanley Ketchel was a Polish American who won the 308 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 middleweight boxing championship on June 13, 1907. Telephone: (215) 922-1700 • Fax: (215) 922-1518 He kept the title for many years. A native of Grand Email: [email protected] • Internet: PolishAmericanCenter.com Rapids, Michigan, Stanley Ketchel’s real name was Stanislaus Kiecal. Ketchel is in the International Boxing POLONIA U.S.A. T-Shirt Order Form Hall of Fame, and in 2004 was ranked number six among Shirts are boxing’s all-time best punchers by Ring magazine. Proudly Made in the U.S.A. June 14, 1811 - Antoni Patek (Born) Antoni Patek was a famous watchmaker and co-founder of one of the most famous Swiss Black Red White watchmaking companies, Patek Philippe & Company. I am ordering the following item(s): Date

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Polish American leaders, along with Polish American Address Congress President Charles Rozmarek, joined President Lyndon Johnson at the White House on June 17, 1966, to City State Zip unveil a painting of Our Lady of Czestochowa to mark the Telephone Email Address millennium, one thousand years of Christianity in Poland. Kindly make checks payable Polish American Cultural Center June 18, 1949 - Lech Kaczynski (Born) and mail this order to: 308 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 Lech Kaczynski, former president of Poland, was or charge my: born this day in 1949. He held a Ph.D. from Gdansk University in Labor & Employment Law and served as Discover Mastercard Visa American Express President of Warsaw from 2002 to 2010. Kaczynski died tragically in a plane crash en route to commemorate Card Number Expiration Date the 70th Anniversary of the Katyn Forest Massacre in Signature cvv2 code Russia on Saturday, April 10, 2010. 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June / July 2010, Polish American News - Page 6 From the Desk of Mary Ann Zerkowski, President Polish Constitution Day Report Berks County Polish American Board of Education 219th Anniversary Polish Constitution Events [email protected] Celebrated in Philadelphia, Doylestown and Chester, PA $27,000 in Scholarships Commemoration of the 219th Anniversary of Poland’s May 3, 1791 Constitution, the second oldest democratic constitution in the Shane A. Heckman, a senior at Wilson High world, began on Saturday, May 1, 2010, with Polonia and tourists School has received a $10,000 Walter Bialas visiting the Polish American Cultural Center Museum in historic Scholarship from the Polish American Board Philadelphia. Refreshments were continuously served throughout of Education of Berks County. Also receiving scholarships were: the day. Derek Rozwadkowski, Twin Valley, $5,000; Jillian R. Balinski, Oley Valley, $2,000; Matthew C. Seemann, Boyertown, $2,000; Matthew The following day, Sunday, May 2, 2010, the community-wide S. Rozycki, Reading Central Catholic, $2,000; Bradley D. Wiekrykas, celebration marking Polish Constitution Day, which is sponsored Exeter, $1,000; Andrew C. Zalewski, Schuylkill Valley, $1,000; by the Polish American Congress, Eastern Pennsylvania District, Emily R. Urban, Hamburg, $1,000; Christopher T. Wiencek, Reading took place at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Central Catholic, $1,000; Andrew L. Cholewa, Holy Name, $1,000; Doylestown, PA beginning with Mass, a luncheon and a Youth and Caitlin J. LaSota, Kildonan School, $1,000. Program in the Shrine Visitors Center where hundreds enjoyed performances by several area youth groups. Participants included Adam Mickiewicz Polish Language School, St. Adalbert Polish First Replies Received for the Language School, Our Lady of Czestochowa Polish Language School, Time to Remember Memorial List Sloneczniki Children’s Folk Dance Group, and the P.K.M Polish Folk Dancers. In Memory of: Year Deceased Donated By: During the Youth Program, PAC President, Michael Blichasz, Stella Adamson 2009 Esther Kubiczky Mary Anna Makuch Bosse 1962 Stanley Paul Bosse presented awards to three Polish language students for their Buczkowski Family Rev. John V. Oulds outstanding contribution to Polonia. The awards recipients were: Ciesielka Family Caroline Ciesielka Robert Jasz from the Adam Mickiewicz Polish Language School, Catherine M. Cosgrove 1995 Hon. Francis P. Cosgrove Karolina Rzepka from Our Lady of Czestochowa Polish Language Albin Chominski 2002 David & Helen Chominski School, and Joanna Madej from St. Adalbert Polish Language School. Laura Blichasz Danielczyk 2000 Michael Blichasz & Family At the program’s end, all of the dance groups joined together to Laura Danielczyk 2000 Joseph & Irene Evangelist Helena Fobke 1989 Barbara Ilnicka dance the Polonaise as a tribute to Pope John Paul the Great who Leon Fobke 2005 Barbara Ilnicka always encouraged youth participation. Helen A. Gogoj 2007 Bob & Barbara Gogoj Thank you to the dance group teachers, youth group members, Dacia Lee Graiko 1984 Stacy Graiko parents, grandparents and all who attended the event at the Shrine Joseph Groch 1993 John Groch & Family of Our Lady of Czestochowa. Also a thank you to all sponsors Mary Groch 1995 John Groch & Family and patrons who financially supported the program, another Roman Groch 2007 John Groch & Family Anthony P. Gryszka 2010 Laura H. Gryszka memorable event in the history of the Polish American community in Jarzyna Family Caroline A. Ciesielka Southeastern Pennsylvania. Anthony Jastrzebski 2000 Stanley Jastrzebski To continue the celebration a commemorative program, sponsored Josephine Karlinska Jette 2007 Fran Bonikowski by the Council of the United Polish Societies, Chester, PA, took Angela Klucznik Frances A. Frederick place on Monday, May 3, 2010, at the Historical 1724 Court House, Frank Klucznik Frances A. Frederick Edward J. Kopacz 1990 Janet Kopacz Chester. The Guest Speaker was Rev. Msgr. John J. Jagodzinski, Karol S. Kostek 1926 Dr. Christine Kwik Pastor Emeritus, St. Katherine of Siena Parish, Wayne, PA and Leonarda F. Kostek 1923 Dr. Christine Kwik presently a Senior Priest at St. Pius X Church in Broomall, PA. Msgr. Carol Ann Mazur 2003 Stanley John Pelc Jagodzinski’s remarks told the story of St. Hedwig Church, its origin Alexander Metkowski 1975 Leonard Metkowski and the parishioners’ faithfulness, pride and love for their parish. Dorothy C. Metkowski 2010 Leonard Metkowski During the program, Chester’s Mayor Wendell Butler presented Josephine Metkowski 1983 Leonard Metkowski a proclamation to compliment the Polish people for their endless Oleszak Family Dr. Emilia Oleszak pride in Polish heritage. A plaque was presented to Hedy Pennell, Julianna R. Orlichowski 1991 Dorothy Orlichowski President, Polish National Alliance Lodge 650, for her outstanding Lillian Orlichowski 1939 Dorothy Orlichowski Peter P. Orlichowski 1961 Dorothy Orlichowski Polish community involvement. Michael Blichasz extended best Josephine Pelc 1998 Stanley John Pelc wishes and thanked the Polonia of Delaware County for their Stanley Joseph Pelc 1979 Stanley John Pelc ongoing support and participation with Polonia in Southeastern Frank Romanowski 1996 Theresa B. Romanowski Pennsylvania. Mary Romanowski 2006 Theresa B. Romanowski Sacred Heart Parishioners Sacred Heart Church Rev. John A. Sitko 1993 Mary Feret Enjoy the Music of the Stella Smyrski 2007 John Smyrski Polish American String Band Benjamin Soban 1984 Hon. Bernice Soban DeAngelis PolishAmericanStringBand.com Josephine Soban 2003 Hon. Bernice Soban DeAngelis Soban Family Hon. Bernice Soban DeAngelis Save the Dates! Edmund J. Stryjewski 1980 Jean Stryjewski Witold Suchoicki 2007 Maria Koleda Friday, June 12 - Bunker Hill Memorial Stella Troiani 2001 Helen Bubulka Concert, Boston, MA, 7:30 P.M. Anna Cecelia Trutt 1991 Stanley John Pelc Saturday, June 13 - Bunker Hill Day Franciszek (Frank) Trybala Joan and Joseph P. Batory Karolina Trybala Joan and Joseph P. Batory Parade, Boston, MA, 12 Noon. Wally Twardowski 2001 Bea Twardowski Monday, June 21 - Concert, Campbell Anna Wajda 2003 Hon. Bernice Soban DeAngelis Square, Belgrade & Allegheny Avenue, Port Dorothy L. Walunas 2008 Joseph S. Walunas Richmond section of Philadelphia, PA 7 P.M. Michael Weksel 2008 Amelia Weksel Joseph Wnukowski Regina Wnukowski Saturday, July 3 - Parade, Berlin, NJ, 9 A.M. Matthew Wojtkowiak 2000 Connie Wojtkowiak Wilke Saturday, July 3 - Parade, Maple Shade, NJ, 12 Noon Regina R. Wojtkowiak 2009 Connie Wojtkowiak Wilke Zachwieja Family Hon. Bernice Soban DeAngelis Sunday, July 4 - Parade, East Longmeadow, MA, 9 A.M. Zielinski Family Marek Zielinski Thursday, July 15 - Free concert at the Mummer’s Museum, 2nd Street & Washington Avenue in South Philadelphia, 8:00 P.M. Thursday, August 5 - Concert, St. Adalbert Festival, Thompson Street & Allegheny Avenue, Port Richmond section of Philadelphia, 7 P.M. Sunday, September 12 - Concert at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa. in Doylestown, PA 12:30 P.M. For additional information, call 267-608-7969, or email [email protected]

Krakus Meat Market A Complete Polish Super Market Home Made Kielbasa - Imported Items from Poland 3150 Richmond Street, Philadelphia, PA Telephone: (215) 426-4336 • Internet: KrakusMarket.com June / July 2010, Polish American News - Page 7 Polish Constitution Day Reports PAC, Eastern PA District, Celebrates Polish Constitution Day 2009

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The Kindergarten Group from St. Adalbert Polish Language School performed during the Polish American Congress commemoration of Polish Constitution Day at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA on Sunday, May 2, 2010.

Our Lady of Czestochowa Polish Language School performed during the Polish American Congress commemoration of Polish Constitution Day at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA on Sunday, May 2, 2010.

Sloneczniki Children’s Folk Dance Group, who performed during the Polish American Congress commemoration of Polish Constitution Day at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA on Sunday, May 2, 2010. Adam Mickiewicz Polish Language School performed during the Polish American Congress commemoration of Polish Constitution Day at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA on Sunday, May 2, 2010.

St. Adalbert Polish Language School performed during the Polish American Congress commemoration of Polish Constitution Day at the National Shrine Group photo of the dance groups that performed during the Polish of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA on Sunday, May 2, 2010. Constitution Day Celebration at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA on Sunday, May 2, 2010.

Michael Blichasz presents Polish Museum of America awards to (left to right) America’s First Ethnic Museum Karolina Rzepka of Our Lady of 984 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622 Czestochowa Polish Language School, Robert Jasz of Adam 773-384-3352 • http://pma.prcua.org Mickiewicz Polish Language School, and Joanna Madej of Founded in 1935, the Polish Museum of America is one of the St. Adalbert Polish Language country’s first and largest ethnic museums. Polish and School during the Polish Polish American history is promoted through music, artworks, Constitution Day Celebration at and historical and cultural displays. the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA on Sunday, May 2, 2010. Polish Constitution Day - Chester, PA

From left to right: Michael Blichasz, Judy Kuchinski, Mayor Wendell Butler, Msgr. John Jagodzinski, David Chominski, Stanley Zoltak, Sophie Szymczyk, Gina Dubinski, Hedy Pennell and her grandson, and Jan Szymczyk during the Commemoration Program sponsored by the Council of United Polish Societies, Chester, PA, on Monday, May 3, 2010 at the Historic Courthouse, Polish Intercollegiate Club (P.K.M. Polish Folk Dancers) performed during 1724 in Chester, PA. the Polish American Congress commemoration of Polish Constitution Day at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA on Sunday, May 2, 2010. Visit us on the Internet: PolishAmericnCenter.com June / July 2010, Polish American News - Page 8 Museum’s Historic Reflections Project Part 3 Cibik & Cataldo, P.C. June 20, 1954 - Michael Sobolewski (Born) Michael Anthony Sobolewski is known in the rock Michael A. Cibik, Esquire music world as Michael Anthony. He is the former Michael A. Cataldo, Esquire bass guitarist and one of the founding members of the rock band Van Halen. He is currently the bass 1500 Walnut Street, Suite 900 player in Chickenfoot with former Van Halen vocalist Philadelphia, PA 19102 Sammy Hagar and guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani. He also is marketing his own brand of hot sauce called Tel: 215-735-1060 Mad Anthony’s Hot Sauce. Fax: 215-735-6769 June 21, 1918 - Ed Lopatynski (Born) Internet: www.ccpclaw.com Ed Lopatynski is known professionally as Ed Lopat, Email: [email protected] a star pitcher for the New York Yankees during the period when the Yankees won five World Series in a • Stop Foreclosures • Stop Repossessions row between 1949 and 1953. He was a “Lefty” that • Stop Garnishments • Stop Lawsuits specialized in “bending curveballs.” Ed Lopat later became manager of the Kansas City Athletics. • Stop Judgements • Stop Utility Shutoffs • Stop Sheriff Sales • Stop Tax Penalties • Stop Collection Harassments June 22, 1866 - Kazimierz Zorawski (Born) Kazimierz Zorawski was a renowned mathematician Eliminate Debt or Repay Reduced Amount Over Time whose work in differential geometry and fluid Specializing in Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 mechanics contributed greatly to the fields of science, mathematics, astrophysics and physics. Zorawski’s Board Certified in Consumer and Business Bankruptcy Law work earned him a place among other Polish notables by the American Bankruptcy Board of Certification such as Nicholas Copernicus and Marian Rejewski.

June 23, 1892 - Mieczyslaw Horszowski (Born) Frank N. Piasecki Historical Marker Pianist Mieczyslaw Horszowski was an Unveiled in Philadelphia internationally acclaimed pianist and music On Saturday, April 17, 2010, at teacher whose performances were widely recorded. 4:00 P.M., an official historical marker Mieczyslaw Horszowski was also a teacher at the approved by the Pennsylvania Historical Curtis Institute and continued to teach and perform and Museum Commission was unveiled until shortly before his death in Philadelphia in to honor Frank Piasecki, a pioneer in 1993 at the age of 100 years old. the field of vertical flight. It is located at 1937 Callowhill Street (between June 24, 1914 - Jan Karski (Born) 19th and 20th Streets, behind the Free Jan Karski was a Polish World War II resistance Library Building on Logan Square) in fighter and scholar. In 1942 and 1943, Jan Karski, Philadelphia. The marker’s location is reported to the Polish, British, and American at the address of Frank Piasecki’s first governments on the situation in Poland, the engineering office. destruction of the Warsaw Ghetto and the Holocaust. Attending the ceremony were representatives from the Polish American Congress, Eastern PA District, Polish American Veterans June 25, 2004 - Dr. Thaddeus Gromada Post #12, Polish Heritage Society of Philadelphia, Jagiellonian Law (Presentation at the Library of Congress) Society, Polish American Engineers Association, “Polonia Technica”, Dr. Thaddeus Gromada, the Executive Director of American Helicopter Museum, The Boeing Company and the the Polish Institute of the Arts and Sciences, on this Piasecki Aircraft Corporation. The Polish government was present day in 2004, gave a presentation at the Library of with representatives from the Polish Embassy in Washington, DC. Congress, outlining the issues of Poland’s entry into Thanks are extended to Governor Ed Rendell, Commonwealth of the European Union. Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, City of Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and the Piasecki Aircraft Corporation for making this historical marker a reality. June 26, 1940 - Ralph Modjeski (Died) Following the ceremony, a dinner at the Stotesbury Mansion in Ralph Modjeski, internationally respected center city Philadelphia took place. bridgebuilder, was the son of famous actress Helena Modjeska. He built the Benjamin Franklin and A great historical event took place on April 17, 2010 for Polish Tacony Palmyra Bridges on the Delaware River in Americans and Polonia in Philadelphia - Saluting a great Polish Philadelphia and designed and built 30 other bridges American Inventor, Frank N. Piasecki! across America.

June 27, 1959 - Janusz Kaminski (Born) Janusz Kaminski was born in Poland on June 27, 1959. He immigrated to America and attended Columbia College in Chicago. Janusz Kaminski is a two-time Oscar winner cinematographer and film director. He also won the Academy Award for Polish Children’s Heartline Celebrates 25 Years best cinematography twice in the 1990’s - one for “Schindler’s List” and the other for “Saving Private Congratulations to a worthwhile organization celebrating its Ryan.” 25th Anniversary. Polish Children’s Heartline (Ronald Syslo, C.E.O., Alexandria E. Patras, President), an all volunteer non-profit June 28, 1996 - Jan Lorys (Became Director of organization, solicits funds to purchase and ship medical equipment the Polish Museum of America) and supplies to Poland. Generous donations from Polonia and American supporters have made it possible for over 2000 Polish Jan Lorys became the Director of the Polish children to be treated annually by cardiac surgeons and physicians Museum of America in Chicago on this day in hospitals in Poland. Requested equipment critical to pediatric in 1996. We congratulate Mr. Lorys on a job care is provided to six hospitals in Zabrze, Katowice, Lodz, Suwalki, well done and encourage you to visit the Polish Bialystok and Grajewo. Museum of America, located at 984 North Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago, Il. Polish Children’s Heartline has provided a second chance to those thousands of children in Poland because of the generous support June 29, 1941 - Ignacy Jan Paderewski (Died) received from Polonia and other individuals. All contributions are Ignacy Jan Paderewski, pianist and composer, tax-exempt and acknowledged and may be sent to Polish Children’s became the most noted statesman of Poland to the Heartline, 177 Broadway, Clark, NJ 07066. United States during and after World War I. In 1919, after World War I, Paderewski became the first premier of the newly-created Republic of Poland. His Syrena Auto Body Shop heart is enshrined at the National Shrine of Our Lady 6201 Oxford Avenue • Philadelphia, PA • (215) 535-6606 of Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA, and his remains 691 Bethlehem Pike • Montgomeryville, PA • (215) 361-1900 are buried in the crypt at St. John’s Cathedral in Warsaw, Poland. June / July 2010, Polish American News - Page 9

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June 30, 1911 - Czeslaw Milosz (Born) Czeslaw Milosz was an internationally respected Polish poet who received the 1980 Nobel Prize in Literature. In 1960, Czeslaw Milosz immigrated to America and settled in California. He became an American citizen and was a teacher at the University of California, Berkeley. In addition to his many poems, he wrote a work of non-fiction, “The Captive Mind” which is available in book stores all over the world.

July 1, 1926 - Benjamin Franklin Bridge (opened) Opened in 1926, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge was built by Ralph Modjeski, a proud son of Poland. It was a proud day for Modjeski, and a great time for Poles throughout the world as Poland was a free nation and immigrants from Poland continued to be invited to America to be part of the Industrial Revolution and become a growing part of America’s great mosaic. Polish workers were part of the team that helped Modjeski build the bridge which was first named the Delaware River Bridge.

July 2, 1923 - Wislawa Szymborska (Born) Wislawa Szymborska was a Polish poet, essayist and translator. As the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1996, and numerous other awards, Wislawa Szymborska is considered one of the most Savvy Business Model Gives Port Richmond important Polish poets of our time. Flower Shop Success Amid Recession July 3, 1879 - Alfred Korzybski (Born) The rapidly-growing Philadelphia-based flower shop known as A Rose Bouquet owes its success to an old-fashioned business model. Alfred Korzybski developed the theory of General Shop owner, Jose Martinez, once a professional chef and banquet Semantics, which states that human beings are manager for some top area restaurants, was sorely disappointed six limited in what they know by (1) the structure of years ago when he paid $100 for a dozen roses. A Colombia-born their nervous system and (2) the structure of their immigrant, Martinez knew “roses and other popular flowers didn’t languages. Alfred Korzybski published many books cost that much,” and decided to open his own shop. After some in the United States and lived in Lakeville, CT until research, he started buying flowers directly from farms in Ecuador his death in 1950. and his native Colombia, excluded an expensive wholesale markup, and passed his savings along to his customers. When asked about July 4, 1934 - Marie Sklodowska Curie (Died) his success in this depressed economy, he laughs and says, “Give A noted chemist and physicist, Marie Sklodowska people what they want and they’ll buy it…and always stand behind Curie was born in Warsaw, Poland, on November your product…no big secret there.” 7, 1867. The Marie Curie-Sklodowska Institute Within five years, Martinez and his team have become the number in Lublin, Poland was founded in 1944 to further one wedding floral and décor provider in the entire eleven-county scientific research and learning. The Marie Curie- Delaware Valley region. With the shop’s quality and pricing and its Sklodowska Institute also has a Polish Language many free incentives, like complimentary toss bouquets, unlimited and Culture Center with excellent courses in Polish boutonnieres, and multiple venue delivery, it’s no wonder the language, culture, folklore and folk dancing. business has seen 200% increases in sales in each of the past three July 5, 1879 - Wanda Landowska (Born) years. For the best price, quality and service, modern design and freshness, A Rose Bouquet is a great place to go for flowers for any Wanda Landowska was a Polish harpsichordist whose occasion. performances, teachings, recordings and writings played a large role in reviving the popularity of A Rose Bouquet is located at 3136-3138 Richmond Street, that instrument in the early 20th century. Wanda Philadelphia, PA 19134 (215-634-0670). Landowska, who spent her last years in Connecticut, was the first person to record Bach’s Goldberg Variations on the harpsichord. July 6, 2000 - Wladyslaw Szpilman (Died) Wladyslaw Szpilman was a Polish pianist and composer. He is well known as the protagonist of the Roman Polanski film, “The Pianist”, based on Szpilman’s autobiographical book recounting how he survived during World War II.

July 7, 1980 - Marika Dominczyk (Born) Marika Dominczyk is a Polish-born American actress who has appeared in such films as the Forty Year Old Virgin and many television series including ABC’s Brothers & Sisters. Marika recently landed the lead role of Lara in “I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell”. The film is due to be released in 2009.

July 8, 1925 - Dr. Alina Szczesniak (Born) Dr. Alina Szczesniak emigrated to the United States and became the world’s leading authority on food texture. She was a food scientist and researcher for General Foods Corporation for 34 years.

July 9, 1926 - John Dingell (Born) We salute Representative John Dingell of Michigan, son of Polish immigrants and currently the longest serving member of the House of Representatives, with the second-longest term of service in the House ever. Sto Lat Representative Dingell!

Visit: PolishAmericanCenter.com June / July 2010, Polish American News - Page 10 Polish American Social Services “PASS” PolishAmericanSocialServices.com Polish American Social Services “PASS” Medications and Prescription Plans United Social Services Outreach Program PACE PLUS is a new name being used for the PACE / PACENET PROGRAMS, The Main Office: Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the 308 Walnut Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106 Elderly. The new name reflects how this Open Monday to Friday • 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. program works with Medicare Part D. It Telephone: (215) 923-1900 can provide better coverage for those that have both PACE/NET and Medicare D. This Outreach Services in and around the Philadelphia area program has two qualifying income categories If you, a family member, or friend have a question concerning social that helps pay for prescription drugs. Seniors, services, call PASS and discuss your needs with a representative. age 65 or older with incomes as follows: for All calls are CONFIDENTIAL, and PASS will either give you the PACE, a single person $14,500; a couple information you need, handle your service directly, or refer you to the $17,700. For PACENET, a single person proper agency that can assist you. between $14,500 and $23,500 or a couple between $17,700 and $31,500. For more info Clients wishing to visit the main office at 308 Walnut Street, or one and to get an application call PASS (215) 923-1900. of the outreach sites, are asked to call in advance so that a Social Service Representative can tell you what documentation you will The Pennsylvania Patient Assistance need to bring with you to process your request. Program Clearinghouse You can view an outline of several programs available to senior This program works with Pharma (Pharmaceutical Manufacturers) citizens and individuals of all ages on the PASS Internet site at to get prescription drugs for those unable to pay. Income guidelines PolishAmericanSocialServices.com. approximate $20,000 for a single person, $25,000 for a married For additional information, call PASS, Monday through Friday, couple and $30,000 for an adult and two or more dependents. between 9 A.M. and 4 P.M. at (215) 923-1900. Call 1-800-955-0989.

Attention Employers! “PASS” works closely with the People seeking employment often contact PASS. The staff will Philadelphia Corporation for Aging to be pleased to alert job seekers of Job Openings that have been provide information and assistance to reported. the elderly. For information regarding services available in Philadelphia and If your place of employent is about to or has posted an Southeastern Pennsylvania, call PCA’s employment opportunity, kindly let PASS know. Call Monday helpline number at (215) 765-9040 or PASS (215) 923-1900. through Friday, between 9 A.M. and 4 P.M. (215) 923-1900, or send the job information to: Attn: Employment Information www.PCACares.org Polish American Social Services 308 Walnut Street Real Estate Taxes Philadelphia, PA 19106 Kindly include qualifications needed, starting salary and where to The Real Estate Tax/Rent Rebate go for an application and interview. Program for year 2009 is now being administered in 2010. The program has been extended till December 31, Looking for help with your résumé? 2010. New applications are available. Whether you have no résumé, or just need to revise an existing Homeowners can get back as much one, PASS can help. If you’re looking for a job or are seeking a job as $650 on last year’s real estate upgrade, a comprehensive, concise resume is an indispensable tool taxes while renters can get back up for marketing your skills to prospective employers. Let PASS help to $500. The income limit is $35,000 you make your best possible impression on interviewers. Call PASS annually for homeowners and $15,000 Monday through Friday, between 10 A.M. and 4 P.M. at for renters to qualify. It is important 215-923-1900 or email [email protected]. to know that only half of your Social Security or SSI counts toward A staff member will provide you with further instructions for the income guideline. Age requirements are 65 or older, living with a submitting resume information. spouse that is 65 or older, widow or widower between the ages of 50 to 64 or permanently disabled between the ages of 18 and 64. For more information call PASS at (215) 923-1900. PASS Welcomes United Way Donor Choice How can you help support “PASS”, Polish American Social Services, and its United Social Living Will/Advance Directives Service Outreach Programs? There has been a tremendous amount of interest regarding health care decisions and advance directives also known as 1. Direct your donor choice donations to Polish “living wills.” In order to update our Tri-State Polonia members American Social Services using the following code from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware about this topic, number: information has been placed on the internet site of Polish United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania - 1869 American Social Services. There are links regarding a “living Combined City of Philadelphia Campaign - 11-01869 will” or advance directive, a document which is intended to: Combined Federal Campaign - 32788 1. Give instructions about your own medical care. Donor choice contributions to PASS are honored in many 2. Name an agent to make health care decisions for you if you regions across the country. It is important to ask your campaign become incapable of making your own decisions. management about this option no matter where you live. This information is beneficial to people of all ages and will help 2. Let your co-workers know about PASS and invite them to support you understand the importance of having this document prepared the agency. now and readily available when needed. 3. Make sure that family members and friends know that they can For additional information, you can call PASS, Monday through support PASS through the Donor Choice option at their workplace. Friday, 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. at (215) 923-1900. You can also find 4. If you work for a company that matches employee gifts, double more information on our Internet site at: your gift by filling out the appropriate form. Many companies who PolishAmericanCenter.org/living_will.html. would otherwise not support agencies like PASS do provide support through this vital program. Important information you’ll need in order In recognition of a contribution from to fill out your form: The Michael J. Kosloski Foundation Polish American Social Services (sometimes listed as In loving Memory of Leo Kosloski “United Polish American Social Services”) For Polish American Social Services programs 308 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Telephone: (215) 923-1900 Internet: PolishAmericanSocialServices.com Visit: PolishAmericanSocialServices.com June / July 2010, Polish American News - Page 11 Lech Kaczynski Memorial Tribute Mass

Tragic Crash And Loss of Poland’s President Unites Polonia Around The World Polish Americans in Southeastern Pennsylvania joined with Polonia around the world to mourn the loss of Poland’s President Lech Kaczynski, his wife Maria, and 94 other representatives of Poland, including military leaders, clergy and government officials killed in the plane crash on Saturday, April 10, 2010. They were enroute to the City of Smolensk in Russia to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Katyn Forest Massacre where nearly 22,000 Polish soldiers were slain at the order of then Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. What made this plane crash Lech Kaczynski Entrance procession for Lech Kaczynski and Victims of the Plane more tragic is that Poland’s representatives died just a short distance Crash Memorial Mass to St. Adalbert Church, Port Richmond section of from where the Katyn Forest Massacre took place 70 years ago. Philadelphia, on Friday, April 16, 2010. On Friday, April 16th, at 7 P.M. the Polish American community in the Philadelphia area gathered for a Memorial Mass for President Kaczynski and the other victims of the plane crash in St. Adalbert’s Church, Thompson Street and Allegheny Avenue in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia, PA. Over one thousand people attended the Mass with representatives of the Polish American Congress, (PAC), Eastern Pennsylvania District. Msgr. Francis Feret, Pastor of St. Adalbert Church and Vice Chaplain of the PAC, celebrated the Mass. Fr. Thaddeus Gorka was the homilist. Over 250 individuals participated in the Memorial Mass procession which included Polish Army Veterans, Polish Scouts, Polish Eagles Sports Club, St. Adalbert Polish Language School, St. John Cantius Polish Language School, PKM Polish Folk Dance Group members and officers of the Polish American Congress, Eastern Pennsylvania District. On Tuesday, April 13th, there was also a special memorial and flag Polish Army Veterans, Post 12. raising service in Campbell’s Square in Port Richmond, Philadelphia, where many people, including the Polish Army Veterans, Polish Scouts, and members of the Polish American Congress demonstrated their solidarity with the people of Poland. On Saturday, April 17th, there was a Memorial Mass in Pilsudski Square in Warsaw, Poland, which was followed by the Funeral Mass of Poland’s President Lech Kaczynski and his wife Maria, on Sunday, April 18th, at 2 P.M., in Krakow’s Wawel Cathedral, the historic 1,000-year-old Cathedral and resting place of Poland’s Kings and Heroes. Newspaper articles, television coverage and Memorial Masses across the world united Poles as they mourned the victims of the Polish Intercollegiate CLub (P.K.M.) Polish Folk Dance Group followed by plane crash. Some articles and photos are linked from the front page representatives of the Polish American Congress, Eastern Pennsylvania of the Museum’s Internet site at: PolishAmericanCenter.com. District.

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Lech Kaczynski and Victims of the Plane Crash Memorial Mass in St. Adalbert Church, Port Richmond section of Philadelphia, on Friday, April 16, 2010. Msgr. Francis Feret, Pastor of St. Adalbert Parish and Main Celebrant of the Memorial Mass, was joined by Philadelphia area Polish Clergy. George R. Szymanski, Jr. Attorney • Adwokat When You Need Personal Legal Attention

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Museum’s Historic Reflections Project Part 5 Yolanda Konopacka DeSipio of July 10, 1835 - Henryk Wieniawski (Born) Bennett, Bricklin & Saltzburg, LLP Henryk Wieniawski was considered a violinist of genius Attorneys at Law • Call: (215) 423-4824 and wrote some of the most important works in the Available to assist clients throughout the violin repertoire. He passed away in 1880. Poland has Philadelphia area & New Jersey in both the honored Wieniawski by placing his portrait on postage English and Polish Languages stamps in 1952 and 1957, and on a 100 zloty coin in Immigration, Personal Injury, 1979. Every fifth year since 1952, Poland hosts the International Henryk Wieniawski Violin Competition. Worker’s Compensation & Real Estate

July 11, 1926 - Reginald Lisowski (Born) For a Great Variety of Polkas, Obereks, Waltzes Reginald Lisowski was better known by his and much more, visit or call professional wrestling ring name, “The Crusher”. T.K. Frank’s Polka Records (Frank Proszowski) Legend has it that the name came about when P.O. Box 321Conshohocken, PA 19428 a promoter made an off-hand comment that he “just crushes everybody.” His barrel-chested (610) 828-2089 or (610) 828-5573 physique stuck with him for most of his career, www.Polkas.com/tkfrank and he won many wrestling titles, including the World Heavyweight Championship three times. Disc Jockey Fred Kurpicki July 12, 1970 - Gerald Ostroski (Born) Serving Philadelphia & the TriState Area Gerald Ostroski born in Collegeville, PA, is a former Oldies • Polka • Oberek American football offensive lineman who played for the Buffalo Bills in the National Football League. He played Hit music DJ for all occasions college football at Tulsa University. Ostroski currently 856-939-6218 - [email protected] helps coach the offensive line for Holland Hall School in Tulsa, OK. July 13, 1889 - Stanley Coveleski (Born) Polish American Travel Service Travel Reservations • Translation Services Stanley Anthony Coveleski, was a Major League PEKAO • Parcels to Poland Baseball pitcher who played for the Philadelphia 2714 E. Allegheny Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19134 Athletics, the Cleveland Indians and the Washington (215) 634-3396 Senators. Stanley Coveleski was famous for his spitball and one of the 17 pitchers allowed to continue to throw this pitch after it was outlawed in 1920. He Polish American Cultural Center Museum was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1969 and the National 308 Walnut Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106 • (215) 922-1700 Polish American Hall of Fame in 1976. Memorial Gifts Are Appreciated July 14, 1886 - Jozef Zawadzki (Born) Memorial gifts in honor of relatives and friends help continue Jozef Zawadzki was a famous physical chemist and the mission and programs provided at the Polish American Cultural technologist. His daughter Anna Zawadzka became a Center and Museum Exhibit Hall, 308 Walnut Street in Historic leader of the Polish scouting movement. Philadelphia. The Center promotes public awareness of Polish history and heritage among Delaware Valley residents. It also welcomes tourists from across the Unted States and around the world who July 15, 1894 - Tadeusz Sendzimir (Born) visit the Exhibit Hall during their tour of Historic Philadelphia. Tadeusz Sendzimir was an engineer and inventor with Kindly use the form below to make your donation. Every 120 patents in mining and metalwork. His name has donor will receive a donation acknowledgement letter along with a been given to revolutionary methods of processing steel Memorial Acknowledgement Card which can be sent to the family and metals used in every industrialized nation of the of the deceased. We would also appreciate having you list the Polish world. He died in Waterbury, CT. American Cultural Center as a suggested charity in obituary notices. For additional information, contact the Center Monday through July 16, 1971 - Edward Kowalczyk (Born) Friday between 9 A.M. and 5 P.M. (215) 922-1700. Edward Joel Kowalczyk is the lead singer for the band Live. He claims to be influenced by the writer Jiddu Memorial Donation Registration Form Krishnamurti and integral thinker Ken Wilber, and his The enclosed donation for the Polish American Cultural Center lyrics reflect his mystical and spiritual tendency. He is in memory of: has influenced bands such as Daughtry, Matchbox Name: Twenty and Breaking Benjamin. Donated by: July 17, 1976 - Dagmara Dominczyk (Born) Polish-born American actress, Dagmara Dominczyk, Name Date was born this day in Kielce, Poland. Dagmara found Address herself in New York City after her family was expelled City State Zip from Poland for her father’s involvement in the Telephone Number ( ) Donation enclosed $ Solidarity Movement. She is best known for her role Make check payable to: Polish American Cultural Center as Mercedes in the 2002 movie The Count of Monte 308 Walnut Street Cristo. Philadelphia, PA 19106 July 18, 1890 - Patryota (First Published) Kindly return this entire form with your donation. We remember Philadelphia’s first Polish Donations are tax deductible language publication printed on this day in 1890. The newspaper was called the Patryota Donations will be acknowledged in writing and memorial names and or “Patriot” and helped meet the needs of the donors will be listed in the next edition of the Polish American News. thousands of Polish immigrants already living in Philadelphia. In recognition of donations to the July 19, 1894 - Jerzy Pajackowski-Dydynski (Born) Jerzy Pajaczkowski-Dydynski was a career military Polish American Cultural Center officer serving in World War I, the Polish War against Museum Exhibit Hall Soviet Russia under General Haller in 1920-1921 and in Memory of World War II. He is known as having been the oldest man in the United Kingdom at the time of his death at Margaret Greenlee 111 years old. Lech & Maria Kaczynski & Jul 20, 1936 - Barbara Mikulski (Born) Representatives of Poland Barbara Ann Mikulski is an American politician Stephanie Kapka of the Democratic Party, and the Senior Senator from the state of Maryland. Maryland’s first female Rev. Marcel Kolakowski, O.F.M. senator, she is currently the most senior female Dorothy Metkowski Senator, having served since 1987, and ranking 18th (out of 100) in seniority. She received 1,504,691 votes Artire Snead in her 2004 reelection campaign, the largest number Edward Szperka of votes to date for a Senate candidate in Maryland. June / July 2010, Polish American News - Page 13

Museum’s Historic Reflections Project Part 6 Celebrate America’s Birthday July 21, 1935 - Myron “Moe” Drabowsky (Born) Beginning on Friday, June 25, through Myron Walter “Moe” Drabowsky was born in Ozanna Monday, July 5, 2010, the City of Philadelphia, Poland. He was a well known right-handed relief in conjunction with Wawa Welcome America pitcher in Major League Baseball and played for will be hosting many free events celebrating several teams including the Chicago Cubs, Baltimore America’s birthday. Orioles and the Chicago White Sox. In 1987, Moe In addition to the concerts, fireworks, and returned to Poland as a baseball ambassador to Independence Day Parade, you can visit the Polish American help his birth nation form its first team for Olympic Cultural Center Museum, Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, National Competition. Constitution Center, Kosciuszko House and much more. July 22, 1983 - Martial Law (Ended) The Polish American Cultural Center Museum, 308 Walnut Martial law in Poland (Polish: Stan wojenny w Street, in historic Philadelphia is working with the Wawa Welcome Polsce, “the state of war”) refers to the period of America festivities as a Community Partner. The museum will be time from December 13, 1981 to July 22, 1983 highlighting Poland’s May 3, 1791 Constitution, the second oldest when the government of the People’s Republic democratic constitution in world history, in conjunction with of Poland drastically restricted normal life by events at the National Constitution Center at 6th & Arch Streets, introducing martial law in an attempt to crush highlighting America’s Constitution. the political opposition against Communist rule in Poland. The Polish American Cultural Center Museum is on its summer July 23, 1829 - Wojciech Boguslawski (Died) schedule, open Monday through Saturday, 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. and will be open on the 4th of July. Wojciech Boguslawski, born in Glinno village, near Poznan, was a Polish actor, theater director and For more information, call the Polish American Cultural Center playwright. Known as the Polish-Enlightenment “Father Museum at 215-922-1700 or visit welcomeamerica.com or of Polish Theater,” he was the director of the National PolishAmericanCenter.com. Theater (Teatr Narodowy), 1783–85, 1790–94 and Celebrate America’s freedom where it began -Philadelphia! 1799–1814. Boguslawski died in Warsaw in 1829. July 24, 1909 - Jerzy Rozycki (Born) Jerzy Rozycki was a mathematician and cryptologist, The Wawa Welcome America who along with fellow mathematicians Henryk Zygalski celebration will include free and Marian Rejewski, made up the three-man team who events, featuring fireworks, cracked the German Enigma code during World War II. concerts, a parade, evening outdoor film screenings, plenty July 25, 1831 - Maria Szmanowska (Died) of fun for the whole family, and lots of red, white, and blue! The Maria Szmanowska was noted as the first virtuosa nation’s premier independence celebration of “America’s birthday pianist and also was considered by some as the best in America’s birthplace”, takes place Friday, June 25th through female piano performers ever. Monday, July 5th. Show your patriotic colors and decorate your home and business in red, white, and blue from Flag Day, June 14th through the July 26, 1844 - Stefan Drzewiecki (Born) Festival Week! Stefan Drzewiecki was a Polish scientist and engineer For a schedule of events call 215-683-2200 or visit who distinguished himself internationally in aviation welcomeamerica.com. and ship building. He also invented the kilometric counters for taxi cabs.

July 27, 1956 - Dave Dombrowski (Born) Tune in to the Daily Dave Dombrowski is the current president, Polish American Radio Program CEO, and general manager of the Major League Serving Southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware baseball team, the Detroit Tigers. Dombrowski 7 days a week since 1925 signed free agents such as catcher Iván Rodríguez, left-handed pitcher Kenny Rogers, Monday to Friday 11:00 A.M. to 12 Noon - 1540 AM and outfielder Magglio Ordóñez, whose ninth- Local News, Music, Special Features and News from Poland inning home run in ALCS Game 4 catapulted in the Polish Language with Hostess Barbara Ilnicka Detroit to the pennant. Thursday 11:45 A.M. - 1540 AM July 28, 1961 - Scott Parazynski (Born) Pauline Fathers Radio Program Scott Parazynski, from Little Rock, AR, is a from Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA in the Polish Language distinguished Polish American and astronaut for NASA. Dr. Parazynski has logged over 1,381 hours Saturday Morning 11:00 A.M. to 12 Noon - 1540 AM (over 8 weeks) in space, including over 47 hours of EVA Polka Time & Variety Program (Extra-vehicular activity) during 7 spacewalks, and has In English hosted by Michael Blichasz traveled over 23 million miles. Sunday 12:30 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. - 1540 AM July 29, 2002 - Charles Wysocki (Died) Polish Language Variety Program Charles Wysocki was a Polish American artist with hostess Barbara Ilnicka famous for his primitive Americana artwork. Internet re-broadcast access from anywhere in the world! Wysocki is well known for his posters, prints, greeting cards, puzzles and calendars. On the Internet Right Now! 24 hours a day - 7 days a week July 30, 1619 - Polish Setlers (First Labor Strike) PolishAmericanCenter.org The first Polish settlers in Jamestown, VA, or PolishAmericanRadioProgram.com organized the FIRST labor strike on July 30, 1619, to protest their lack of participation in the new Virginia government. The assembly realized the importance of the Polish settlers and granted them representation in the new government of the Virginia colony.

July 31, 1959 - Michael Bielecki (Born) Michael Joseph Bielecki (born July 31, 1959 in Baltimore, Maryland) is a former professional baseball player who pitched in Ewa Matczak, D.M.D. the Major Leagues from 1984–1997. He was General Denistry drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first 3084 Aramingo Avenue round (8th pick) of the 1979 amateur draft Philadelphia, PA 19134 (Secondary Phase). He made his debut on September 14, 1984. His final game was on August 16. 1997. Office Hours by Appointment Telephone: 215-739-2787 Mowimy Po Polsku Visit Us on the Internet at: PolishAmericanCenter.com June / July 2010, Polish American News - Page 14 Polish American Cultural Center Exhibit Hall Sponsors Business Directory Auto Body Shop Funeral Directors LOGO Sportswear Syrena Auto Body Shop Slabinski Funeral Home, Inc. 6201 Oxford Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 2614 Orthodox Street (215) 535-6606 Philadelphia, PA 19137 691 Bethlehem Pike • Montgomeryville, PA 215-744-2700 (215) 361-1900 Edward C. 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Pope John Paul The Great Fifth Anniversary Memorial Mass in Philadelphia, PA Wildwood Polka Reunion 2010 Join Dolly and the gang at the On Thursday, April 8, 2010, at Wildwood Polka Party 7 P.M., the Polish American Congress, Eastern Pennsylvania District, along with and enjoy great music, good friends, good cheer, the beach, boardwalk, and local attractions. its member organizations and Polonia, attended a community-wide Memorial Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday Mass at St. Adalbert Church, Thompson June 24-25-26-27 Street and Allegheny Avenue in the Port Sea Gull Motel • 5305 Atlantic Avenue, Wildwood, NJ Richmond section of Philadelphia to Sea Kist Motel • 5210 Ocean Avenue, Wildwood, NJ mark the Fifth Anniversary of the death Pink Champagne Motel • 4910 Atlantic Avenue, Wildwood, NJ of Pope John Paul The Great. Evening Polka Party The Mass began with a large American Legion Hall, 4200 Atlantic Avenue, Wildwood, NJ procession to the church with representatives of the Polish American Thursday, June 24 - 7 to 11 P.M. • $15 Congress, Eastern Pennsylvania District, John Stevens & Double Shot Band Polish Army Veterans, St. Adalbert Polish Language School, Polish Friday, June 25 - 2 to 4 P.M. Scouts “Harcestwo”, Polish Police Association of Philadelphia, Polish Wine & Cheese Tasting Party at the Sea Gull Motel Intercollegiate Club, P.K.M. Friday, June 25 - 7 to 11 P.M. • $15 Polish Folk Dance Group, Polski Eddie Derwin & the Polka Naturals Band Uniwersytet Ludowy, Polish Eagles Sports Club, Polish Saturday, June 26 - 1 to 4:30 P.M. National Alliance, Polish Roman Our Famous Pool Party at the Sea Gull Motel Catholic Union of America and with the Polka Naturals Band - Theme: “A Toga Party” Polish American Cultural Center If you’re planning to attend or need additional information, contact: Museum. Dolly Kubasko (570) 655-0760, or [email protected]. Msgr. Francis Feret, Pastor WildwoodPolkaParty.com of St. Adalbert Parish and Vice Chaplain of the Polish American Congress, Eastern PA District, For Additional Information about South Jersey Shore celebrated the Memorial Mass. Hotels & Motels, Restaurants, Attractions & Rentals, visit: The students from St. Adalbert Polish Language School sang a hymn as a special tribute to Pope John Paul The Great, who The Polish Scouts “Harcestwo”, reigned for almost 28 years, a providing an Honor Guard at the Portrait of Pope John Paul The Your Internet Guide to the South Jersey Shore well-respected world religious Great during the Memorial Mass in leader and proud son of Poland! St. Adalbert Church, on Thursday, With Links to: Cape May • Wildwood • Stone Harbor April 8, 2010. Avalon • Sea Isle • Ocean City

600th Anniversary Battle of Grunwald 2010 marks the 600th Anniversary of the Battle of Grunwald, which took place on July 15, 1410, and is considered one of the most important battles of Medieval Europe. The Teutonic Knights, an order of German warrior monks, were invited in 1226 by Duke Conrad of Mazovia (Konrad Mazowiecki) to protect his realm against the invading pagan Prussians. After arriving, they began to take over the region and soon had created a fortified Teutonic state that would prove a serious threat to the Slavic and Baltic nations. By 1410, Poland and Lithuania had their fill of the Teutonic expansionism. Under the command of Poland’s Lithuanian-born King Wladyslaw Jagiello, a huge army of Polish Army Veterans, Post 12 lead the procession for Pope John Paul The Great Memorial Mass to St. Adalbert Church, in the Port Richmond section Poles, Lithuanians and Ruthenians confronted the Teutonic Knights. of Philadelphia. The Teutonic Order was decisively defeated in this battle and never regained their previous power. In mid-July, 200,000 spectators are expected to journey to northern Poland’s Grunwald area to witness this country’s largest ever historical re-enactment.

Happy 40th Anniversary Rev. Canon Joseph Sredzinski The Polish American community extends congratulations to Rev. Canon Joseph Sredzinski, who is celebrating his 40th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood. Fr. Sredzinski serves as national chaplain of the Polish Falcons of America, a national fraternal insurance organization with its main The Polish Scouts “Harcestwo” and members of the Polish Eagles Sports office in Pittsburgh, PA., as well as the chaplain at St. Emma’s Club in the procession. Retreat House in Greensburg, PA. He is well-known as a great lover of his Polish heritage and customs. The Polish American Congress joins with the entire Polonia in extending best wishes and Sto Lat to Fr. Sredzinski.

21st Annual Convention of Polish American Priests Association On April 12 through April 16, 2010, members of the Polish American Priests’ Association (PAPA) met for their 21st annual convention on the campus of the Orchard Lake Schools in Michigan to celebrate that institution’s 125th Anniversary. St. Adalbert Polish Language School children during the Pope John Paul The During the meeting elections for the Executive Board and Board of Great Memorial Mass. Directors were held. Elected were: Fr. Eric Orzech, Diocese of Cleveland, President; Msgr. Peter Zendzian, Diocese of Brooklyn, Bethlehem MusikFest Vice President; Fr. James Miara, Archdiocese of New York, Secretary; and Fr. Walter Ptak, Archdiocese of Detroit, Treasurer. Hundreds of Performers including Polka Bands Every Day PAPA’s Board of Directors will be: Very Rev. Canon Thomas August 6-15, 2010 Michalski, Fr. Marek Kaminski, Fr. Miroslaw Krol, Fr. Nicholas 12 Noon to 11 P.M. Coffaro, Fr. Walter Rakoczy, Fr. Maciej Melaniuk, Rev. Msgr. Daniel For more Info, call (610) 332-1300 or visit www.MusikFest.org Plocharczyk, Very Rev. Canon Joseph Sredzinski, and Fr. Robert Witkowski. June / July 2010, Polish American News - Page 16 Bulletin Board The Polish American Congress Encourages All to Support Our Area Activities!

Sunday, June 13 - Annual Polish Festival, St. Mary Parish Hall, Sunday, August 15 - Pavilion Polka Party, Sunnybrook, E. High Oak & West Elm Streets, Conshohocken, PA, 12 Noon to 7 P.M. Street & Sunnybrook Road, Pottstown, PA. Covered Pavilion - Music by Rhythm & Music Band. Polish kitchen, games & much Wooden Dance Floor. Music by Tommy Thomas and O’Such more. Info call 610-828-0260. Rhythm & Music Trio. 1 to 7 P.M. No BYOB and no BYOF. Sunday, June 20 - St. Josaphat Fathers Day Breakfast, Church Info/tickets call Janet O’Such 610-326-2915 or Dolly Kubasko Hall, 124 Cotton Street, Manayunk section of Philadelphia, 570-655-0760. Rain or Shine! 11 A.M. Info call John Logan 215-483-4470. Sunday, August 15 - Polish Soldiers’ Day, National Shrine of Our Thursday, June 24th through Sunday, June 27th - Wildwood Lady of Czestochowa, Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA. Mass Polka Party, Sea Gull Motel, 5305 Atlantic Avenue, Wildwood, NJ. 12:30 P.M., activities throughout the day. All are welcome. 7 to 11 P.M. Saturday 1 to 4:30 P.M. Info call Dolly Kubasko Info call 215-345-0600. 570-655-0760. Complete schedule at: WildwoodPolkaParty.com. Saturday, August 21 - Polish American Citizens Club “96 For additional Wildwood hotels & local attractions, visit Anniversary Family Picnic,” Soupy Island, Red Bank Avenue at LifeattheBeachisGood.com. the Delaware River National Park, NJ, 1 to 6 P.M. Music by Our Sunday, July 4 - Independence Day Parade, Independence Hall, Gang Band. Advance ticket sales only. Info call Dan Steiner 5th & Chestnut Streets, historic Philadelphia, 11 A.M. Info call 856-468-1215. 215-683-2200. Saturday, August 21 - Second Street Polish Society Summer Sunday, July 4 - Annual 4th of July Picnic, Associated Polish Polish Party, Echo’s, Walnut & Old New Jersey Avenues, North Home, 9150 Academy Road, Northeast Philadelphia, 1 to 6 P.M. Wildwood, NJ, 5 to 9 P.M. Info call Buddy Zarnowski Music by the Music Box Band, Polish Kitchen. No B.Y.O.B. Info 215-783-1109. call 215-624-9954. Sunday, August 29 - Polish Apostolate Day & Polish Women’s Sunday, July 18 - Summer Polka Blast, Sunnybrook Ballroom, Alliance of America Day, National Shrine of Our Lady of East High Street & Sunnybrook Road, Pottstown, PA. Music by Czestochowa, Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA. Mass 12:30 P.M. Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push, Dennis Polinsky’s Maestromen All are welcome to attend. Info call 215-345-0600. and O’Such Rhythm & Music Trio. 12 Noon to 8 P.M. No BYOB September 4, 5 and 6th (Labor Day Weekend), Second Weekend: and no BYOF. Info/tickets call Janet O’Such 610-326-2915 or Saturday, September 11th & Sunday, September 12th- Polish Dolly Kubasko 570-655-0760. American Festival at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Friday, July 23, Saturday, July 24, & Sunday, July 25 - Annual Czestochowa, Doylestown, PA. Live music, dance groups, foood Polish Festival, Sacred Heart Parish, 120 Jefferson Street, and refreshments each day, 12 Noon to 8 P.M. Info call Swedesburg, PA. Friday, 6 to 11 P.M. - Music by The Goldentones. 215-345-0600 or visit Polish Shrine.com. Saturday, 4 to 11 P.M. Music by Eddie Forman Orchestra. Sunday, September 12 - Little Servant Sisters Polish Festival & Sunday, 4 to 10 P.M. Music by Henny and the Versa J’s. Polish Country Fair, 1000 Cropwell Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, 11:00 A.M. to food, games & much more. Sloneczniki Children’s Folk Dance 7 P.M. Live music, dance group, food and refreshments. Info call Group will perform on Sunday. Info call rectory 610-275-1750. 856-424-1962 or 856-235-1521. No BYOB - No BYOF. Rain or Shine! Sunday, September 12 - Polka Dance, Thaddeus Kosciuszko Club Sunday, August 1 - Polish Army Veterans Post #12 Polish (TK), East Hector and Apple Streets, Conshohocken, PA. Music by Soldiers’ Day, Polish Veterans Park (Polanka’s), 3258 Knights the Naturalistix Band, 3 to 7 P.M. Free parking. Admission price Road, Bensalem, PA. Mass 1 P.M. followed by Commemorative includes a meal. Info call 610-828-9352. Exercises and Picnic. Info call Polanka 215-639-1019 or Monday, September 13 to Saturday, September 18, St. Hedwig Zbigniew Wrzos 215-742-3072. Parish Polish American Festival, Along the Riverfront in Sunday, August 1 - Polish National Alliance Council 171 Polish Wilmington, Delaware, Monday through Thursday, 5 to 10 P.M.; Festival, “Dozynki”, Schnecksville Fire Co. Pavilion, Rt. 309, Friday, 5 to 11 P.M.; and Saturday, 4 to 11 P.M. Live music, Schnecksville, PA, North of Allentown. Gates open 11 A.M. Polish entertainment, carnival rides, games, food and refreshments. Mass 12 Noon. Music by Eddie Derwin & The Polka Naturals Band Info call rectory 302-594-1400 or visit their Internet site: and the Reverse Band from New York. Refreshments available. www.PolishFestival.net. Info call Michael Pierzga 610-759-2775. Tuesday, August 3 - Concert (Polish American Fest), St. Thomas’ Church Bethlehem Pike and Church Road (Rt. 73), Second Street Polish Society Fort Washington, PA. Performance by PKM (Polish Intercollegiate Club Dancers), 7 P.M. Moonlight Concert, 8 P.M., with Malgosia Summer Polish Party Fiebig from Gdansk, Poland, performing on the carillon (the carillon is a musical instrument of 23 or more bells that when “Zabawa nad Morzem” sounded produce music). Free admission. Info call 215-233-3970. Rain or Shine! Saturday, August 21, 2010 Thursday, August 5, Friday, August 6, and Saturday, August 7 - Echo’s Annual Festival , St. Adalbert Parish, Thompson Street & Allegheny Avenue, Port Richmond section, Philadelphia, 6 to Walnut & Old New Jersey Avenues 10 P.M. Thursday - Music by Polish American String Band, Friday North Wildwood, NJ • 5 to 9 P.M. Music by Polka Trio Band and Saturday - Continental Polish Info call (215) 783-1109 Music. Games of chance, refreshments & much more. Info call rectory 215-739-3500. Rain or Shine! Friday, August 6 to Sunday, August 15, Bethlehem MusikFest, The Board of the Polish American Congress Spring & Main Streets, Bethlehem, PA, 12 Noon to 11 P.M. welcomes all proud Polish Americans to join the PAC Hundreds of performers including Polka Bands every day. Info call 610-332-1300 or visit www.MusikFest.org. Polish American Congress Friday, August 13 - The Philadelphia Chapter of the Kosciuszko District Membership Foundation Sixth Annual Summer Concert, Ethical Society (For New Members) Building, 1906 S. Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA., 7 P.M. 2010 2010 Info/reservations contact Fred Wolanin at [email protected] Name ______or call Teresa Wojcik 215-752-9270. Address ______Saturday, August 14 and Sunday, August 15 - Walking Pilgrimage, beginning from St. Adalbert Church, Port Richmond City ______State ______Zip ______section, Philadelphia, to the Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown, PA. Info call rectory 215-739-3500. Please Check One: Individual Membership $25.00 ____ Family Membership $30.00 ____ Congratulations 2010 Raffle Winner I understand membership will include a one-year subscription to the The board and volunteers of the Polish American Cultural Center Polish American News. Museum in historic Philadelphia wish to thank all who supported the Please return the above form with your payment. $2010 Raffle. Proceeds benefit the Museum and cultural programs. A membership card will be sent to you promptly. The drawing took place on Thursday, April 15th, in the Polish Make check payable and mail to: American Cultural Center Museum. The lucky winner was Joanna Polish American Congress Majewski - ticket #1246. Best wishes and congratulations to Joanna 308 Walnut Street Majewski! Philadelphia, PA 19106

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