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Government Latvia Seems to Securities are out of Recognize Curonian As the President Sees It Demand Spit One of the main concerns of claration clearly committing the Vilnius, September 11, Vilnius, Sept. 11, (ELTA) — Lithuanian Americans, and United States to a policy of ear­ (ELTA) — Totai turnover at the Lithuanian Prime Minister perhaps all Baltic Americans ly admission of the Baltic States National Stock Exchange 391st Mindaugas Stankevičius and abroad is the issue of the Baltic into NATO. Admission criteria trade session held on Tuesday, Foreign Minister Povilas Gylys States acceptance into NATO. should be based on meeting September 11, vvas comparative- expect that Latvia is to recog­ They see it as the only certain definite standards such as a ly lovv, trade reaching 308,059 nize the Curonian Spit (Kuršių protection against possible ag- viable democratic government, litas only in shares as govern­ Nerija) to be a part of Lithua­ gresive movės from the neigh- a free market economy, civilian ment securities vvere out of nia’s Baltic Sea coast. bor in the East — Russia. On control of the military and other demand. Such a comment vvas made by numerous occasions Russian criteria already established by There vvas not a single offer them at the meeting of Stanke­ President Boris Yeltsin and NATO. presented to buy or sėli govern­ vičius vvith Latvian Prime leaders of other parties, in par­ 3. United States strategy to Minister Andris Skėlė, vvhere ticular, the nevvly reborn Com- bring about early realization of ment securities during Tues- day’s session. It vvas the first they discussed the situation munist Party expressed strong Baltic membership in NATO. case in the history of the Li­ related to frozen negotiations on opposition to all three Baltic 4. A statement regarding the thuanian Stock Exchange, the marine border of both Baltic States joining NATO. type and amount of assistance vvhen trade i n government secu­ neighbors. On July 6 of this year an alar- to be provided by the United rities failed. Investors are Positions of both statės differ- ming article vvas published in States to the Baltic States in the scared avvay from T-bills as in­ red greatly before the meeting the Moscovv bąsed daily nevvspa- interim period to help them The House of Parliament in Vilnius, Lithuania terest rates of government secu­ in the Latvian village of Nica. per Izvestia. It consisted of a meet the conditions vvhich vvill Photo by France* Siutas rities on the primary market Latvia proposed to dravv the summary from a confidential let- make early admission possible. are very lovv (just above 9 per­ border line taking Ventes Horn ter sent to US President Bill Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania Another Chornobyl in cent), and nobody desires to deal in the Curonian Lagoon (Kuršių Clinton on the subject of NATO are good neighbors to Russia, Minister of Education Eastern Marios) as a reference point and the Baltic States. The and hope to remain so. Hovv- Europe? Takes Part in Prague vvith them, experts noted. During the session, share situated on the Lithuanian sho- Baltic Freedom Lague, Ine., bas­ ever, President Yeltsin’s alleg- Conference „Are vve risking another $66.2 million, about $35 million supply on the centrai market re and to ignore the long sand ed in Los Angeles, CA, reacted ed letter does not indicate such Chornobyl-type incident in is planned for programs in Uk- vvas 1.51 million shares, and spit lying vvestvvard from Ventes to that article by sending a let- intentions on the part of Russia. Eastern Europe?” is the ques- raine.) On July 16, the Senate Prague, Sept 12 (ELTA) — their demand totalled to Horn. ter of inųuiry to the White The Baltic American com­ tion being asked in Washington Appropriations Committee ap- Lithuanian Education and 468,000 shares. During the ses­ In this case, a potential oil House. They got a prompt rep- munity avvaits the clarification these days. The possible elosing proved the full request for fund- Science Minister Vladislavas sion there vvere shares of 82 field E-24 vvould fall to Latvia. ly from the President of United of your position on the issue of of the Department of Energy’s ing. That šame day, the House Domarkas took part at the se- companies traded. Lithuania does not agree vvith States. We submit to our rea- the Baltic States accession to International Nuclear Safety Appropriations Committee pro­ cond Central and East Euro- Financial brokers presented the proposal on Ventes Horn, ders texts of both letters. NATO. Program by Congress is causing vided no funding for the prog­ pean conference “Creating In­ 880 orders, out of vvhich 77 vvere since this horn is situated in the Valdis V. Pavlovskis this alarm among nuclear ex- ram. It is anticipated that nei- formation Society”, held in completed. During the session, inner vvaters of Lithuania. Mr. President: President perts. The program, initiated in ther the Senate nor the House Prague on Thursday, Sept. 12. July 11, 1996 there vvere 66 deals made on Stankevičius told journalists 1992, received zero support for fis- vvill change the actions of its The forum in Prague invited shares of seven enterprises. 89.2 after the meeting of the Lithua­ A matter of extreme impor- cal year 1Q97 by the Energy and respective Appropriations Com- about 300 ministers, scientists percent of the deals vvere made nian Defence Council that he tance to the Baltic American Dear Mr. Pavlovskis: Water Development Subcom­ mittees so the issue vvill be and researchers from tvvelve on the centrai market, the ręst agreed vvith Skėlė on hovv to Community needs clarification. mittee of the House Appropria- resolved by the House-Senate countries in the region. The con­ being direct. treat Lithuania’s shoreline, būt Your prompt attention to our re- T appreciated your letter con- tions Committee. Conference Coin&dttee after ference continued discussions of The largest increase at Tues- he did not tell any details. quest vvill be sincerely ap- cerning the security of the The International Nuclear both Houses of Congress have the most up-dated Information day’s session vvas in the value ‘‘When the decision of preciated. Baltic States and vvelcome the Safety Program originated from acted on the legislation. and communication equipment of commercial bank Vilniaus negotiating delegations is made, On July 6, 1996, the Russian chance to discuss some of the U.S. commitments made at the Since grassroots support for technologies and produetion Bankas shares (20 percent). you vvill be informed,” he said. nevvspaper „Izvestia” sum- points you raised. 1992 G-7 conference to provide the program could be critical, issues. Vilniaus Vingis Co and Biržai The Foreign Minister also vvas marized a confidential letter I vvant to assure you, une- assistance to Russia, Ukrine, individuals (especially consti- Creating Information society dairy shares vvere also traded in laconic. that the President of Russia, quivocally, that the policy of the Armenia, Bulgaria, the Czech tuents) and organizations are is chaired by EU Commissar 20 percent higher prices. “There vvas some hope, that Boris Yeltsin, allegedly sent to United States tovyard the Baltic Republic, Hungry, Lithuania, encouraged to contact the House Martin Bangemann responsible Liteksas & Clavv Co share pri­ Latvians did recognize Curo­ you to “influence” your position statės remains constant; there and Slovakia in redueing risks Conferees urging that they ac- for industrial, Information and ces reduced by 16.67 percent, nian Spit as the part of Lithua­ on the issue of the Baltic States has been and is no “deal” vvith associated vvith the older Soviet cept the Senate provision of telecommunication sector. The Rokiškio Sūris Co share prices nia’s shore. Negotiations are accession to NATO. According Russia about the Baltic statės. - designed (RBMKs and funding the International forum vvas also honoured by decreased by 3.28 percent. confidential, vvait for eonerete to “Izvestia”, the letter vvas I met vvith the Presidents of WER440/230s) nuclear reactor. Nuclear Safety Program at Czech President Vaclav Havel. The largest deal on the 391st results,” he said. The next “harsh” in tone and reiterated Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia (It vvas a RBMK reactor vvhich $66.2 million. The anticipated Beside the minister of educa­ trade session vvas made in round of the talks is not deter- Russia’s opposition to the Baltic on June 25, and confirmed to exploded at Chornobyl in 1986.) House Conferees are Represen- tion the forum invited Lithua­ Vilniaus bank shares, totai sum mined yet, he added. States membership in NATO.e them that the United States has Since International borders do tatives John Myers (R-IN), nian Ambassador to Prague of the deal reaching 224,400 Gylys also refused to comment The article further speculates an interest in the sovereignty, not deter the effects of a nuclear Harold Rogers (R-KY), Joe Jurgis Brėdikis and the specia- litas. on Lithuania’s possible respon­ that President Yeltsin’s letter independence and security of accident, other nations in the re­ Knollenberg (R-MI), Frank lists from Lithuanian Informa­ In all, demand for shares of 23 se, if Latvian Saeima (parlia­ did indeed influence you in the Baltic statės. I also stress- gion, such as Poland, Estonia, Riggs (R-CA), Rodney Freling- tion institute and Kaunas emissions vvas higher than sup­ ment) vvere to postpone ratifica- favor of Russia’s demand to ex- ed that the process of NATO’s Latvia, Romania, and Belarus, huysen (R-NJ), Jim Bunn (R- Techological University as vvell. ply. Totai number of registered tion of contracts vvith AMOCO clude the Baltic States from enlargement vvill be open to all vvhich do not have nuclear reac- OR), Mike Parker (R-MS), Tom securities on the centrai market and OPAB on oil prospecting in NATO. of Europe’s nevv democracies, tors have maintained an inte­ Bevill (D-AL), Vic Fazio (D-CA), vvas 405, vvith 178 of them fix- the disputed area of the Baltic While vve categorically refuse threatening no country and ex- rest in the program. Jim Chapman (D-TX), ant Peter Lithuanian Sea Border ed rate. Sea. to believe such allegations, the cluding no country. In 1992, the U.S. Agency for Visclosky (D IN). Will Have Modern Radar Baltic American community The Russian government is Efforts to encourage the Sena­ mušt knovv the truth. Recently avvare of America’s support, and International Development authorized $25 million to fund te Conferees to remain firm in there has been much discussion my strong personai support, for their anticipated Senate Con­ Klaipėda, Sept 12 (ELTA) — in the press about a possible the aspirations of the Baltic the commitments made at the Commander of Lithuanian navy G-7 conference. The Depart­ ferees are Senator Pete Dome- deal in the vvorks at the expense statės and the Baltic peoples for nici (R-MN), Mark Hatfield (R- Raimundas Baltuška and the of the Baltic States betvveen the security, freed market-based ment of Energy vvas assigned head of Svvedish defence minis- responsibility to support the OR), Thad Cochran (R-MS), NATO countries and Russia, in prosperity and integration vvith Slade Gorton (R-WA). Mitch try Admiral Tornbjorn Hultl- order to secure admission of the democratic community of eight host countries in bringing Į McConnell (R-KY), Robert Ben- man Tursday signed a docu- Poland, Hungary and the Czech the West. I conveyed this vievv the operation of nuclear povver ment transferring radiolocation plants up to International safe­ nett (R-UT), Conrad Burns (R- Republic into NATO. The Baltic to the Baltic peoples during my MT), Bennett Johnston (D-LA), equipment to Klaipėda. States vvere violated by the trip to the region in July 1994 ty standards as quickly as pos­ The official ceremony vvas at­ sible. Robert Byrd (D-WV), Ernest Hitler-Stalin Pact, and betrayed and the First Lady did as vvell Hollings (D-SC), Harry Reid (D- tended by Lithuanian Defense again by the Yalta Agreement. during her trip to Estonia in Since its inception, the prog­ NV), Robert Kerry (D-NE), and Minister Linas Linkevičius and Svvedish Ambassador to Lithua­ We have a right to be concemed. June. ram has been expanded to in­ Patty Murray (D-WA). Therefore, vve respectfully re- We vvill continue to make our clude a broader range fo safe- By Eugene Ivvancivv nia Stellan Ottosson. quest that if i n fact a letter vvas vievvs knovvn and take actions ty-related activities and to all More than tvvo-million litas sent by President Yeltsin to you, to support the integration of four Soviet reactor designs. The vvorth of radar equipment, in- that the text of the letter be these courageous democracies United States has already allo- BORDER PATROL stalled in Lithuania vvith Svve- made public as vvell as your re- vvith the Transatlantic com­ cated $180 million to the prog­ ASSAULT den and Denmark assistance sponse. Othervvise the incident munity. ram and 18 nuclear povver vvas already put into operation vvill become reminiscent of the Sincerely, plants vvith 60 operating ractor Marijampolė, Sept 16 (EL­ in the Baltic Sea surveillance confidential messages exchang- Bill Clinton units in eight countries parti- TA) — A border patrol guard posts of Nida, Palanga, and ed betvveen Moscovv and Berlin August 6, 1996 cipate in the program. (Lithu­ and the Lithuanian Marijampo­ Klaipėda seaport. prior to signing of the Molotov- ania has 1 plant in Ignalina lė District Reketija border vvas Head of Lithuanian navy Ribbentrop Pact. vvith 2 operating reactors. Near- assaulted Sunday by a masked headquarters Vytautas Urbas We further suggest that be­ • On September 12, Lithua­ by is the Leningrad plant vvith armed person vvho tried to take tzrtd ELTA that the tasks pro­ cause of the allegations by nian Prime Minister Min­ 4 reactors.) The program is de­ froirrthe patrol a Kalshnikov vided in “Sea Surveillance “Izvestia”, that your response daugas Stankevičius left for signed to support efforts to re- type sub-machine gun. The System” project had to be finish- include the follovving: Slovakia for a CEFTA prime duce risks associated vvith reac­ guard resisted and the assailant ed in November. The project en- 1. A statement enjoining the ministers’ meeting. This past tor operations and to transfer fled empty handed. compasses mounting and con- United States from being a par­ June, Lithuania signed a free technologies to the countries Border police officials statė neeting of radio relay com- ty to any reproachment betvveen trade agreement vvith Poland. enabling them to develop and that it vvas the first such inci­ munication equipment and the NATO and Russia at the ex- Negotiations on an agreement įsustain a safety infrastructure. dent at the Lithuanian-Polish vvhole complex monitoring pense of Baltic interests, securi- have been completed vvith For fiscal year 1997, the border since the restoration of centre. ty and membership in NATO. Slovenia and vvill begin shortly Administration requested $66.2 Lithuanian independence in The totai price of this project 2. A strong unequivocal de- vvith Hungary. (JBANC) million for this program. (Of the 1991. equals to 8,000,000 litas. A eozy Street in Vilnius.

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Lithuania vvon two European In 1981, vvhen he vvas 17, Editor-in chief Danutė Bindokienė Championships in 1937 and Sabonis first traveled to the Administrator Ignas Budrys 1939 shortly before being for- United States as a member of a cibly annexed by the Soviet touring soviet Union squad. On Moderator: Viktoras Rimšelis Union. that tour, Sabonis scored 25 Romas Gedeika (left) and Petras Vainius in Atlanta, GA, ready to greet Lithuanians, running While Lithuania’s national points, grabbed eight rebounds the Marathon. Office hours—8:30 to 4:30 weekdays. Closed Saturdays identity was enveloped by the and blocked three shots during Submittcd articles are edited at our discretion. Soviet Union for more than 40 a victory over Indiana Univer- athletes to play professionally i n the less physical European afoot. The splintering of the Publication is not responsible for advertisement content years follovving World War II, sity. From 1981 throughout other countries, būt only after basketball vvould help Sabonis’ U.S.S.R resulted in Lithuania’s its passion for basketball en- 1989 Sabonis led Žalgiris they vvere 30 years old. The injuries heal faster. independence in 1990, punc- dured. From the advent of the Kaunas, a Lithuanian team, to athletes vvere not allovved to “Gomelsky vvas the boss in tuated vvhen former president NBA Veteran Carl Herrera, a Before the Olympics everybo­ U.S.S.R. until its disintegration three Soviet championships and make more than the Soviet con- Soviet basketball”, Sabonis ex- Vytautas Landsbergis faced member of the Venezuelan dy realized, that no medals vvill the core of the Soviet national four runner-up finishes. He also sul (about $600 a month) in the plains. “He suggested vvhere to dovvn Soviet tanks on the streets Olympic team in 1992. be avvarded, hovvever, until after basketball team vvere Lithua­ helped the U.S.S.R. national country in question. Therefore, go. I listened very carefully. of Vilnius, A dark, post- Preliminary competition in the games are played. And in in­ nians. The Soviet team that team vvin a gold medal at the they all signed lucrative con- That vvas it.> ” independence period ensued. Atlanta vvas divided into tvvo ternational competition someti- shocked the United States in 1982 World Championships, a tracts, vvith the difference going “At the t(me, I had no choice That’s vvhen Sabas, Rooney brackets. Lithuania played in mes the bąli can take funny the semifinals and won the gold gold medal at the 1984 pre- back to Gokomsport. būt to vvait to see vvhat vvas go­ and the Lithuanian national the šame group vvith the United bounces as vve found out vvhen medal at the 1988 Olympic Olympic tournament and gold Working vvith chess Champion ing to happe'n vvith the pain. In basketball team provided a States, Croatia, Argentina, Lithuanians became the Bronze Gamės counted four Lithua­ medals at the 1985 European Gary Kasparov, vvho’d become the NBA, they play so many much needed assist. With the China and Angola. The other medal vvinners. nians among it starting five. In Championships and World an expert on soviet lavv, Marčiu­ games and they practice very 1992 Summer Olympic Games group featured current Euro­ the aftermath of that victory, University Gamės. lionis resigned from the Soviet little. I felt that vvould have in Barcelona on the horizon, pean Champion Yugoslavia, Gre No one knevv this better than the four men — current Sacra- Though fevv Americans follovv- national team and his club team been too much at the time for Sabonis pushed the Lithuanian ece, Puerto Rico, Australia and Sabas. At the 1995 European mento Kings guard Šarūnas ed his progress at that time, in Vilnius, Lithuania, thus me”. basketball cause in Europe Korea. Championship in Greece, on the Marčiulionis, Rimas Kur­ several NBA scouts and general becoming an “international free What if Sabonis had donned a vvhile Marčiulionis did the šame In addition to Sabonis, eve of his journey to Portland tinaitis, Valdemaras Khomičius managers did. In 1985, the agent.” In June 1989, he sign­ Blazers uniform that year? here in the United States. Lithuania featured tvvo vets and the NBA, Lithuania finish- and current Blazers center Ar­ Atlanta Havvks tabbed Sabonis ed a $1.3 million -a-year deal “If Sabopifc.had gone direetly Marčiulionis vvas responsible for from the 1992 Olympic team — ed second to Yugoslavia in a vydas Sabonis — sneaked avvay as their fourth round draft pick vvith the Golden State Warriors, into the NBA, today he vvould getting Nike and the Grateful Marčiulionis and Kurtinaitis — chaotic game marred by several to have a “Lithuanian team pic- (77th overail), būt the NBA becoming the first Soviet Citizen have been the best player i n the Dead to donate gear. He even along vvith Arturas Kar- questionable calls. Sabonis foul- ture” taken. The four men voided the choice since Sabonis to sign vvith the NBA, Hę also league, by, far,” says Lakers talked his friend Don Nelson, nishovas, currently a top player ed out vvith 10 minutes to play. hoped that someday, somevvay, had not reached his 21st birth- vvas the first Soviet professional center Vladp Divac, vvho himself son fo then — Warriors heal in the Spanish League (vvho also “If the referring (in Atlanta) is they vvould form the real thing. day — a rule, obviously, since athlete vvho did not have to kiek skipped playing in Europe and coach Don Nelson, into serving played for P.J. Carlesimo at going to be likę it vvas in Athens Four years later; the players’ changed. Six months later, Sa­ back any of his salary. vvent to the.NBA after playing as an assistant coach. Seton Hall and vvas a member this past summer, then Yugo­ Olympic dreams became a reali- bonis turned 21, and six months Later, vvhen Mikhail Gor- just three \*ars for the Yugosla- Though they vverent expected of the Blazers summer league slavia is a favorite for the gold,” ty. Not only did a Lithuanian after that, the Blazers used one bachev’s “Glasnost” loosened vian club Partizan Belgrade. to beat the US Dream Team at team in 1994). Many of Sabonis’ Sabonis says vvith a grin before team compete in the 1992 Olym­ of their tvvo first-round draft the reins, Sabonis vvas faced “He had talent that I have the 1992 Summer Olympics Atlanta Olympics rivals also the games in Atlanta. “Nobody pics in Barcelona, Sabonis and picks (24th overail) to select vvith a decision. Should he never seenjn a man of his size. (vvhich vvas ironic considering vvere familiar faces. Divac and else stands a chance.” his teammates offered their Sabonis. (Blazers general mana- follovv his friend to the NBA, or The speed, ,the ųuickness, the the U.S.S.R.’s 1988 victory over Miami Heat rookie Sasha In late May, Sabonis made country hope for the future — ger Bučky Buckvvalter also us­ play professionally in Europe? shot, the fęel for the game... he the United States hastened the Danilovic vvill play for one lašt Portland appearance and a svveet taste of redemption. ed a third-round pick that year To the Blazers regret, heopted had the vvhole package. Novv, he inclusion of professional NBA Yugoslavia. The Croatina na­ before heading to Lithuania to Follovving Lithuania’s 82-78 vic­ on another foreign player, Croa- for the latter, signing vvith a plays on hįš experience.” players on the American squad), tional team shovvcased Chica­ prepare for the Olympics. He second-division club team in tory over the unified Russian tian Drazen Petrovic. . Ji ’ While playing in Spain, the Lithuanian team hoped to go’s Toni Kukoc, Boston’s Dino clearly vvas looking forvvard to team to capture the bronze Politics, and bad fortune, con- Spain — a destination chosen by Sabonis’ confidence soared contend for a medal. After they Radja and Toronto’s Zan Tabak. the months ahead. Post-seaSon medal, decades of pent-up emo- spired to keep Sabonis beyond Soviet coach Alexander Go- vvhile his injuries stabilized. At lošt in the opening round to a These three teams — Croatia, arthroscopic surgery repaired tion filled the locker room. the Blazers grasp. Sabonis rup- melsky. He and other felt that home, hovvever,\ change vvas team representing vvhat re- Yugoslavia, and Lithuania — his knee; Sabonis said he ex- “Everybody at once, vvithout or- tured his right Achilles tendon mained of the Soviet Union, vvere expected to contend for the pected to be at full strength in chestration, joined together in in a game in 1987, and three Sabonis and Marčiulionis vvere silver medal. time for the Atlanta games — the national anthem,” says months later, tripped on some told that despondent coun- The gold, of course, vvas and full of enthusiasm. “Any Phoenix Šuns assistant coach stairs and ruptured it again. trymen vvere committing sulei­ reserved for Dream Team III; no time you vvear your country’s Donn Nelson, who helped the Sabonis had a hard time ad- dę back home. The Lithuanian opponent came elose to defea- uniform”, he says, “is special.” Lithuanian team prepare for its justing to the injury. When doc- team got a second chance in the ting the US team in Barcelona, With special acknovvledge- Olympic debut, “Guys vvere cry- tors told him the quickness and medal round and beat the Soviet and this summer vvas more of ment to “Rip City” magazine, ing likę babies, I have never seen speed vvith vvhich he had made squad to capture the bronze. the šame. July/August, 1996 that much emotion in the locker opposing čenters look as immo- “After it vvas over, I felt reliev- room after a game.” ble as the Statue of Liberty ed,” Marčiulionis later explain- Sabonis, a man of fevv words vvould never return, Sabonis be­ ed. “There vvas huge psycholo- on most occasions, practically came depressed. Observers gical pressure on us. People in gushes vvhen asked to recall feared he had lošt his desire for Lithuania looked at it likę the that moment. “Playing for your the game. good guys against the bad guys. I didn’t see it that vvay because country is something different. Būt after surgery vvas per- those guys used to be my team­ It is something unexplainable,” formed in Lithuania, he dove in­ mates and my friends. Štili, peo­ he says. “It is a feeling you can- to his rehabilitation, vvhich in- ple in Lithuania vvere looking at not experience if you are play­ cluded therapy in Portland vvith ing for money.” it as payback for 50 years of op- the Blazers. Though the visit pression.” In August Sabonis returned to vvas controversial — US coach “These people vvent through a the Olympic Gamės for the third John Thompson accused the revolution,” Nelson says. “Peo­ time. He once again sported the Blazers of a “lack of patriotism” ple died. They stood in front of green, red and yellovv uniform for assisting Sabonis vvith his tanks, vvere shot, all in the of the Lithuanian national rehab — the hard vvork proved cause of freedom. The guys on squad. Likę he did in 1992, fruitful. Sabonis vvas a 7-3 this basketball team are vvhen the Lithuania Basketball vvrecking crevv at the Seoul modern-day patriots. Basketball Federation voted Sabas the best Olympics in 1988. He arguably is their national passion. It’s player in the country’s history, outplayed David Robinson in a likę Indiana. They have a Sabonis vvill be carrying the semifinal matchup vs. Team perfect love affair vvith basket­ team’s fortunes on his for- USA, though the proud Spurs ball.” midable shoulders. center grimaces today at the He also vvill appear in Atlan­ suggestion. Sabonis and his Even vvith the galaxy of NBA ta vvith a new flock of fans, most three Lithuanian teammates stars soaring around him, Ar­ notably from a city tucked avvay vvent home to the U.S.S.R. vvith vydas Sabonis vvas one of the in the Pacific Northvvest. He’s gold medals. Home, hovvever, highest-profile players in Atlan­ alvvays been extremely popular vvould soon undergo some ta This summer. The Lithuanian in his native land. (“There are dramatic changes. style of play is fast-paced; hundreds of guys likę me,” says Sabonis vvas able to handle the Marčiulionis. “You knovv, 6-5, The follovving year vvas an bąli more often and take more 220 pounds. Būt there is only emotional one for Sabas. In shots than he did this past one Sabas.”) Thanks to his im- 1989, his friend and teammate, season vvith the Blazers. pressive play during his rookie Šarūnas “Rooney” Marčiulio­ Because of his size, Sabonis uses NBA season, hovvever, Portlan- nis, defied both the Soviet sports the rules to his advantage by ders — and many other Ameri- ministry, Goskomsport, and the dravving more fouls. “Every cans vvho fell in love vvith Sa­ Soviet govemment. At the time, time (Sabonis) touches the bąli, bonis via ESPN’s Sports Center the Soviet Union allovved its Šarūnas Marčiulionis — at his best. it’s going to be a foul,” says Arvydas Sabonis — one more into “the basket.”

I AN IMPORTANT Danutė Bindokienė ANNIVERSARY Searching for our roots On 25 December 1995 fifty via and Lithuania. Certainly, years had passed since Major the land borders betvveen the Some decades ago, people, Co­ Where in the vvhole vvide Jacobs, on behalf of occupied tvvo countries have been estab- rning to United States of Ame­ vvorld is there another nation Germany’s British Military lished on a permanant basis, rica, vvere urged to become vvho for 40 years smuggled into Government, signed a permit to būt there are štili differenees in amerieanized as fast as possible, their homeland — vvith no finan- establish the „Baltic Camp opinions as to the sea border. and to erase any trace of their cial profit, būt only great risk of University”. This marked the Rumour has it that in the sea ethnic identity, including lan­ imprisonment and even death — start of a unique phenomenon in betvveen Latvia and Lithuania guage, customs, and the vvay of not nareoties, not vveapons, būt the history of cooperation of the has been discovered oil, and a life. America vvas called the books and nevvspapers so that three Baltic nations. USA firrn has approaches the great melting pot, vvhere every everybody had a chance to read The university vvas founded Latvian government for a con- nationality vvas supposed to in Lithuanian, become educated on 8 and 9 January 1946 in a cession to drill for oil. This vvas blend in and conform to the and long for freedom? Lithua­ meeting of 40 Estonian, Latvian sufficient to induce the Lithu­ standards of a typical American nians did — betvveen 1864 and and Lithuanian scientists. De­ anian government to advance community. Of course this idea 1904 vvhen the Russian czars spite the fact that it vvas in its ovvn claim. vvas more theoretical and in tried to force their ovvn beliefs operation only nine semesters The United Nation organiza- reality never really vvorked. and values on the occupied Li­ (three and a half years), this is tion iš doing nothing to avert Luckily in the mid 1960-ties it thuania. the historical event of a success- such potential conflicts. Its at- vvas abandoned realizing that What nation for fifty years ful teamvvork by the members tention has been devoted to for­ ethnicity vvas more valuable suffered under communist at- of the three Baltic nations. mer Yugoslavia and to the dis- alive then melted into a gray heism, būt štili remained true At present the joint effort of agreement betvveen Russia ant mass of humanity. to God, their ovvn language and the Baltic States manifests it- the Western povvers about the The Hill and the caatle of Gediminas in Vilnius from the River Neris. The pendulum eventually homeland? Lithuania did. When self in meetings of the presi- Yugoslavian ąuestion. svvung in the opposite direction: the first opportunity arose, the dents and the foreign ministers. Problems vvhich cannot be Although denoting himself as versity, USA 1950-1977,. then named „BU Bulletin” vvith the anything foreign or imported “Singing Revolution” vvas born In the military aspect coopera- sol ved by politicians need to be a compiler, he can vvith justice Professor emeritus. Editor of explanation by the editor (vvith became desirable. Diverse eth­ for all the vvorld to see and ad- trion expresses itself in the investigated and an ansvver be regarded as the author. agricultural journals, author of tongue in cheek) that the ini- nic cultures vvere not only accep- mire. Lithuanians didn’t let establishment of the Baltic Ba- found by scientists vvorking clo- Valuable is the Information bas- scientific vvorks. tials BU denote in German „Bei table būt believed to enhance Gorbachev’s svveet-talk or tallon vvith its blue-red-yellovv sely together in an academic ed on documents about the His book „Balti Ulikool” con­ uns”, in English „Betvveen us”. the overvievv of American life, threats svvay them from the ut- colours and the English com- institution. establishment, the structure tains seven chapter's. I. Founda­ „Baltic University in pie­ likę a many-hued tapestry most goal — freedom. They mand language. About a com­ and activities of the university tion and fight for survival in tures”. First edition 1947, 24 pp. blanketing this great country didn’t flinch or run avvay vvhen mon university there has been The Baltic University and its departments. The author Hamburg and at Pinneberg. II. Second edition 1949, 24 pp. vvith “from sea to shining sea.” Russian tanks curshed their bo­ talk, būt no action. has tried hard to collect remi- Biographies and reminiscences partly different pietures. If vve choose to acknovvledge dies in Vilnius on that fatefull Let us hope that the above This university established fif- niscences of the staff and of Estonian staff. III. Students’ our ethnicity, it helps to unders- night of Jan. 13, 1990. They mentioned fifty year anniver- ty years ago during extraordina- tand vvho vve are, vvhy vve are paid the price and bought free­ students novv living all over the self-government. IV. „Scien- Edgars Dunsdorfs sary vvill help to induce the ry circumstances of postvvar con- vvorld, būt after a 40 years in- tibus et artibus” (students’ jour- the people vve claim to be. Every dom not only for themselves būt establishing of a Baltic univer­ ditions in an occupied country terval has not alvvays succeed- nal). V. Reminiscences. VI. Eng­ race, every nationality has its perhaps for all the other captive sity. This does not mean liųuida- proved that, in spite of difterent ed- The difficulties are notice- lish summary. VII. Register and WE NEED YOUR HELP ovvn characteristic — nurtured nations under Soviet rule. In tion of the existing universities languages and national indivu- able in description of the depart­ sources. by history, beliefs, friendly the end even the mighty Soviet in Riga, Tartu and Vilnius. The duality, a succesful cooperation ments the author is not familiar In the second part of the book When the first issue of En­ neighboring countries and even Union vanished būt Lithuania nationsal universities have a de- of the three nation to achieve a vvith (for instance, the Depart­ a fevv pages are devoted to the glish language edition of foes. Finding all that vve can is free and building a strong finite significance in the cultu- great common aim is possible. ment of Economics and Lavv). prominent Estonian Sir Arvi “Draugas” come out in July of about the land of our parents, democratic future. ral life of the three Baltic count­ Despite hardships and adver- Laudable is his effort to collect Paro. this year, vve received many grandparents or ancestors, vve We, living in the United Sta­ ries. The task of a common Bal­ sities the university existed and biographical data about the Lat­ compliments and praises. State- get to knovv the very depth of tes, belongs to tvvo vvorlds — tic University vvould be to faci- vvorked because of the good rela- vian teaching staff at the Uni­ Previous publications about ments such as “it is about our ovvn soul. Būt this knovvled- American and Lithuanian. We litate research into problems tioship betvveen the teaching versity and of the authors of the the Baltic University time”, “should have done many ge also carries a price. Once vve are proud of them both, trying vvhich are common to the Baltic staff and all other funetiona­ articles of the book, as vvell as years ago” and “knovv vve, vvho understand, vve can never again to fullfill our obligations as best statės. ries.When part of the teaching to include the exhaustive list of „Documents concerning Bal­ can not read in Lithuanian fi- fully diseoneet ourselves from vve can. Because our everyday staff vvere denied remuneration scientific vvorks published by tic University 1945-1947”, vol. nally vvill have vveekly nevvs­ the land vvere our deepest roots life is in America, vve knovv this Common problems by the authorities, those vvho the University. Of equal signifi- I. Compiled by Richards Plūme, paper” prevailed. As promised originated. country more intimately than vvere štili paid shared their cance are the published docu­ edited and introduced by Edgars in that first issue, vve started Lithuanians, searching for he one on the other side of In foreign policy such a com­ salaries vvith all others. ments — the correspondence be­ Dunsdorfs. 38 documents, 50 pp. regular publishing on a vveekly their roots, are lucky. There is Atlantic Ocean. Būt vve should mon problem is the attitude to- tvveen the University and offi- ”Who is vvho? at the Baltic basis on the 13th of September. nothing 3hameful in the pages try to knovv more about Lithua­ vvards the giant eastern nėigh- Literature about the Baltic cialdom. University”. Compiled and It vvas decided to start, even of Lithuania’s history. We’ll nia — past and present. bour — Russia. At present Rus- University 2) Elmar Jarvesoo, editor: edited by Edgars Dunsdorfs. though the number of subscri- find much greatness, and much Likę it or not, vve are Lithua­ sia’s eraving is directed tovvards „Balti Ulikool Saksamaal” First edition: Pinneberg 1948, bers did not justify our decision. suffering. Throughout the ages, nians. No effort of our ovvn, no Estonian and it has erected a There are tvvo main vvorks 1945-1949. ”Baltic University 156 pp. Second edition, incl. V. We intend to continue this effort Lithuanians many times vvere force on Earth can change this barbed vvire fence around its about the Baltic University: in in Germany 1945-1949” (Toron­ Stank’s article „The Baltic for the next six or eight vveeks enslaved by their enemies būt fact. There is a saying: if you claims agai ist Estonia. Latvian and in Estonian. to 1991), 518 pp., illustrated, University” (1949), 176 pp. hoping that many more vvill join their spirit vvas alvvays free. can’t fight it, join it... One vvay There is also the štili not in- 1) Arnold Gramatinš, „Balti- vvith Summary in English and „Information Bulletin DP Stu- the subscriber ranks. As you Nobody vvas able to take avvay to accomplish this, to be eloser ternationally fixed problem of jas universitate 1946-1949” a separate „List of Contents” (in dy Centre. Nos. 1-73 issued and knovv, to publish a nevvspaper,. that vvhich they held most pre- to the land of our ancestors, is previous Prussia vvhich de- (ĮGermanyĮ 1989), 213 pp., il- English). edited by Edgars Dunsdorfs. one has to justify it fmancially. cious: their religion, their through the vveekly English mands a speedy International lustrated. Main parts: Preface. Elmar Jarvesoo vvas born Subseųuently till no. 90 edited Today vve are investing in the language, and their beloved ho- publication of “Draugas — The solution. This is of special in- The University. In Hamburg 1909 in Estonia. Graduated by Nora Purpeters, Lidija Per- future expecting that vve vvill meland on the shores of the Friend.” Please become a terest to Lithuania because Rus- and at Pinneberg. from Tartu University 1934, lupe and Eduards Šurms. Text get the needed number of subs- Baltic Sea. subscriber and reader. sia’s military transports from Arnolds Gramatinš (born 1925 studied at Helsinki University, in English and German, occa- cribtions to continue. vvant to knovv about events, re- contemplate. Help us to make and to former Prussia ar pass- at Renceni, Latvia) studied ar- graduated from Berlin Univer­ sionally in Latvian and other I am hoping that you vvill help lating to Lithuania and Lithua­ the English edition of “Drau­ ing through Lithuanian territo- chitecture at the Baltic Univer­ sity 1939 (Dr agr.). Docent at languages. The title of the us to make the English edition nians ar urge them to subscribe. gas” the largest publication ry and this can endanger peace sity, graduated 1950 in Stut- Tartu University 1941-1944, „Bulletin” vvas freąuently of “Draugas” a viable entity. With your help vve can make the dedicated to English speaking in Europe. tgart vvith the degree of Dipl. Professor and Dean at Baltic changed because UNRRA ob- Please spread the vvord vvith English edition of “Draugas” a Lithuanians and their friends. Recently there has emerged a Ing. & Arch. and vvas occupied University 1946-1949, Docent jected to the terms „Baltic” and your Lithuanian American success. The failure of this ven- Ignas Budrys potential eonfliet betvveen Lat- in Germany as an architect. and Professor at Amherst Uni­ „University”, Eventually it vvas friends and others vvho might ture is not something I vvant to Administrator and fietion, nevvspaper columns and journal articles not chest vvhich served as a symbol of reverence for time- perial Czarist Russia at that time, Lithuania vvas sub- AN EXPATRIATE‘S only bear vvitness to a remarkable life, būt oflfer an in- honoured family traditions and ancestral memory: jected to severe Russification and vvas under a press ban JOURNEY valuable resource to those interested in the history of The chest (kuparas) is our family’s greatest and most vvhich lasted from 1864 to 1904). One of Ratkevičius’s Lithuanian immigration to Canada, in particular, to the important treasure, for it vvas acquired vvith hard toil... students, and subsequently a fine teaching assistant, preservation and consolidation of Lithuanian ethnic The patterns (raštai) on the textiles kept in it recall vvas his daughter Katriutė (Aukštaitė). The Life and Legacy of identity in the Canadian socio-cultural context. memories that span generations of deceased fore- To provide an adequate account of Aukštaitė’s life This introduetory essay aims to provide a more detail- fathers... This chest contains our family’s clothing and in Lithuania before her departure to Canada in 1930 , Marija Aukštaitė ed account of Aukštaitė’s biography and to assess her its entire history (1981:25). is not an easy task. Since archival records dating back legacy in light .of historical and sočiai processes in to the period are extremely scarce, the researcher has i Lithuania, betvveen the years 1910 and 1930, and as an Likę a sacred relic, the chest vvas fondly kept in the to rely on rather inconclusive doeumentary data and Until recently, the name of Marija Aukštaitė immigrant to Canada, during the period 1930-1950. larder, a room vvith special significance in the reminiscences of her family members. It is knovvn, for (1896-1987) has been virtually unknovvn in Lithuanian In order to better understand Aukštaitė’s personality Ratkevičius household. It vvas there that... instance, that during the First World War Aukštaitė and emigrė communities in North America and in her native and her extraordinary life story it is essential to con- ...many a tear of grief vvas shed, birth vvas given, and her parents vvere hiding in the environs of Prienai, and Lithuania. It is somevvhat surprising that her vveighty sider some of the influences that shaped her values and prayers vvere said... The larder is an intimate space that that shortly thereafter she joined an underground libera- contribution as a sočiai activist to the Montreal Lithua­ vvorldvievv during childhood and early adolescence. holds our family together and provides us vvith a strong tion movement dedicated to driving German occupiers nian community betvveen the 1930s and 1950s has re­ sense of belonging and continuity (Aukštaitė 1981:27). out of Lithuania. It has also been established that after mained largely ignored, and that her legacy as a poet, Marija Aukštaitė (Katriutė Navikevičius), nee the vvar she concerned herself vvith thousands of ex- fietion vvriter, and journalist has been barely Ratkevičiūtė, vvas born on July 18,1896, on a farmstead It should be noted that Aukštaitė’s autobiography can be read as more than just a poetic memoir of hausted refugees returning home to vvar-ravaged acknovvledged in Lithuanian literary anthologies and in the Garliava parish of the Prienai district of Lithuania. As a member of the liberation movement, encyclopedias (see, for instance, Gaida 1967:163, 210; Lithuania, then a province of Russian empire. The prin­ childhood experience, for it also has ethnographic value in its detailed descriptions of the vvay of life and vvorld Aukštaitė acted as an organizer of numerous meetings Bradūnas 1968:16). cipai factors that played an important role in the for- and rallies, vvhose primary objective vvas the reeruitment The past tvvo years, hovvever, have vvitnessed a grovv- mation of her personality and vievvs are readily apparent outlook of Lithuanian peasantry at the turn of the century. of volunteer soldiers for the struggle against both Ger­ ing interest in Aukštaitė’s biography and career in both in her autobiography, The Bygone Days of Childhood man invaders and Russian Bolsheviks, and to achieve Canada and in Lithuania. Recently, a special exhibit (Nubangavę kūdikystės dienos), vvritten in her distinc- It vvas during her years of early adolescence that Aukštaitė vvas first confronted vvith siekness and death complete national independece. During this period, her commemorating the lOOth anniversary of Aukštaitė’s tive poetic style. Born into a large peasant family vvhich husband Antanas Navikevičius vvas one of the army birth has been mounted in Prienai, and, as part of a shovv had to struggle daily to make ends meet, from her and became avvare of the human sufleri ng and loss that they entail. Surprisingly early she vvas able to clearly volunteers. dedicated to distinguished Lithuanian-Canadian vvomen, childhood days Aukštaitė knevv full vvell the meaning Her activities at that time vvere not limited to her manuseripts and publications have been displayed of poverty and hardship. Although materialfy poor, the define her ovvn interests and values. As a young child, organization and administration. Her contribution to the at the Lithuanian Cultural Centre in Mississauga, On- Ratkevičius family possessed an immensely rich inner she realized that knovvledge had an extraordinary, in her vvords, “mystical povver” of highest human value. Lithuanian liberation movement also included vvork of tario. As vvell, a number of articles introdueing vvorld vvherein human dignity and kindness, stoic en- a very practical nature; for example, she oflered the Aukštaitė have appeared or are forthcoming in various durance and perseverance, religious devotion and Aukštaitė‘s euriosity and desire to study vvas pass­ ed on to her by her father. Denied formai education Lithuanian Volunteer Army her Services as a seamstress periodical publications. adherence to tradition vvere among the most highly and knitter, as vvell as other kinds of eonerete material It is obvious, hovvever, that Aukštaitė’s legacy calls because of his peasant roots, Ratkevičius taught himself regarded values, vvhich they instilled in their children. help. for more thorough consideration, as it may prove to be It is precisely these values that tightly bound together to read and vvrite and, at times of respite from backbrea- of great vvorth and interest to researchers in both the this indigent peasant family, enabling it to survive king farm vvork, volunteered as a village teacher of humanities and the sočiai Sciences. Her autobiography, against all odds. Lithuanian, knovving vvell that such activities could lead voluminous private correspondence, collections of poetry In her autobiography, Aukštaitė mentions a storage to persecution by Czarist gendarmes. (As a colony of im- To be continued Draugas, Saturday, September 21, 1996 and collected many ancient countries of the vvorld come in­ vvords, phrases, and expressions. to daily contact vvith countless At the beginning of the 19th cultures, customs, traditions AID TO LITHUANIA, INC. century it vvas established that and languages. After many the majority of European and years, especially after the older BY ROBERT BORIS some of the Asian languages generation vvhich štili remem- nia būt also to other areas form the Indo-European langua­ bered life in Lithuania and vvhere such supplies are also ge group. The language group could easily distinguish vvhat greatly needed. divided into different branches vvas characteristic of Lithua­ This humanitarian project has some 5,000-6,000 years ago. To­ nians and vvhat vvas not dies brought together Lithuanian- day some of the European lan­ out, many customs and tradi­ Americans (including those of guages vvhich belong to the tions, though štili called Lithua­ remote Lithuanian extraction) Indo-European group are: Irish, nian, are strongly colored by the and non-Lithuanians and crossed Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, local environment. Būt the the generation gap from the English, French, German, Dut“ Lithuanian language is the elderly to their grandehildren. ch, Novvegian, Danish, Svvedish, Li­ mo t obvious mark of a Lithua­ It has united in common cause thuanian, Latvian, Russian, Po­ nian and distinguishes him or vvorkers and contributors from lish, Czech, Slovakian, Bulga- her from any other nationality. each of the major immigration rian, Romanian, Greek and It is therefore the obligation of groups and their progeny. It has Special avvards for Friends to Lithuania. Left to right: Frank Petrauskas, Lithuania’s Minister others. In Asia: Armenian, Per- every Lithuanian to learn, ūse inspired and impressed non- of Health Dr. Antanas Vinkus, Robert Boris, Ona Šadeikienė and Paulius G. Bindokas, Advisor sian, Indic and other languages. and preserve the Lithuanian to the Minister of Health. Lithuanians, likę a Latino- Thus vv m the Indo-European tongue. American lady, a mother of parent-language split into By Danutė Bindokienė than normai ocean containers. various groups or branches, its eight in California and an Thus for the very first time, ON BEING LITHUANIAN Episcopalian doctor in Ten- dialeets over time produced the Lithuanian health care givers As vve endeavor to identify the Robert Boris. nessee to individually collect lity of that period (vvhich had great family of Indo-European THE LEATHER STRAP are proteeted from the scourges character of the Lithuanian na- become quite Polonized), urging languages vvhich today are Beginning as a very modest sufficient supplies to fili a 40 of Hepatitis. Efforts are under- tion through customs and tradi- them not to forsake or disdain spoken by about half the vvorld. She sat on a vvooden stool in effort six years ago, this huma- foot Container, as vvell as the vvay to obtain more of this vac­ tions, perception and vievv of the the tongue of their forebears. Scholars claim that Lithuanian the middle of the front room, on nitarian aid project focuses on Cardinal Archbishop of Detroit, cine so that every doctor and vvorld, vve come to understand He condemned those vvho, vvhile has preserved more characte- a stool one vvould perch his tired securing of medicine, medical Adam Maida vvho is of Polish nurse in Lithuania vvill be vac- vvhat it meant to be Lithuanian. Lithuanian by birth, have for­ risties of the ancient Indo- feet. A green velvet dress, long supplies and equipment and ancestry, and has made signifi- cinated in the future. Portions By adopting and preserving the gotten their native tongue and European parent-language and full skirted, draped the then payment of transportation cant financial contributions of Container #31, shipped on , basic cultural traits of the are ashamed of it. Daukša vvri- than any other existing tongue. stool. Her short, straight hair is costs to Lithuania. Aid to Li­ direetly to the cause and lent his December 28, 1995 from Catho­ i Lithuanian nation- vve can re- tes: “No nation is so insignifi- Linguists think that of all ex- dark, nose pointed, eyes deep, thuania, Ine. (ATL) began vvith name in sponsorship of our an­ lic Medical Mission Board vvere main Lithuanian even vvhile cant, no parcel of land so minus- isting living Indo-European lan­ dark and of no cheer. She had the support of Lithuanian Ca- nual golf-day fund-raiser. distributed to no less than 84 residing far from Lithuania, our cule that it does not ūse its ovvn guages Lithuanian is the most arri ved just a fevv days ago from tholic Religious Aid (Brooklyn), The most notable achieve- hospitals throughout Lithuania. country of origin. Būt the most language.” similar to the ancient Indo- Europe. This vvas her brother’s and the Knights of Lithuania, ment of ATL is getting people Along vvith the medical assis- important national mark of a Over the centuries, the Lith­ European parent-language Hat, a vvife and a small child vvho coordinated efforts vvith involved. It is their free par- tance program, ATL responded Lithuanian is not simply knovv­ uanian language has had to forms, has changed the least vvho adored the black back- World Medical Reflief, Ine. ticipation coupled vvith the to the critical problem of hunger ing Lithuanian customs and tra- struggle against foreign at- and is therefore very important ground vvallpaper vvith the lar­ Detroit. unstinting generosity of the among the very young and el­ ditions (though this helps to re- tempts to belittle, supress and to modern language research or ge red and pink flovvers vvhere During the next five years donor organizations plūs the derly pensioners. Working vvith main elose to one’s origins). A annihilate it. In Lithuania Pro­ philology. she slėpt. When I think back, this organization has expanded support of the Knights of Archbishops Audrys Backis and Lithuanian’s most vital na­ per, the Lithuanian tongue vvas At present the vvorld has some she may have been vvaiting for and intensified. In 1993, ATL Lithuania, vvho initially covered Sigitas Tamkevicius, ATL has tional trait is the Lithuanian undermined by the Polish and 2,500 living languages. A liv­ a gentleman to take her out. vvas granted 501 (c) (3) status by the overhead, out of pocket ad- provided $16,000.00 to the language. Russian languages; in Lithua­ ing language is defined as one After all, she came to find so- the Internal Revenue Service. ministrative costs, that has “soup kitehens” in Vilnius and Indeed it can be maintained nia Minor by German influehce spoken naturally by at least meone and marry. A stranger to During the first four years, ATL brought about outstanding suc- Kaunas. During recent months, that one cannot remain a true and repression. Hovvever, there Severai persons in the course of this nosey child, her aunt, sit- averaged four containers a year cess. As a result, each dollar ATL has provided furnishings Lithuanian vvithout the Lithua­ vvas considerable opposition to their daily activities. A langua­ ting on a stool draped vvith her vvhich included an eeleetie as- contributed to ship containers, and supplies to St. Clare’s nian language. these attempts to undermine ge dies — disappears — vvhen no dark green, long and full skirted sortment of medicine, medical can be factored into $152.32 Hospice, the first “hospice” in f»■ and exterminate the Lithua­ one speaks it any longer. Some- velvet dress, holding a leather supplies, and equipment. Hovv­ vvorth of humanitarian aid for Lithuania. It is being establish- Educated Lithuanians under- nian language. At first, this op­ times a dead language is štili strap and svvinging in a circular ever in 1995, 15 shipments vvere the people of Lithuania. This ed under the guidance and stood this as far back as the position vvas timid and meager, vvidely used in scientific ter- movement to keep this child, made. This dramatic inerease return is, vve believe, un- supervision of Sister Dolorita, ‘ 16th century and resolved to būt as early as the second half minology or literature as for in- her niece, avvay. vvas due to a unique col- paralleled. OSF, a native of Elizabeth, NJ combat the disdain and destruc- There have been many drama­ tion of the Lithuanian tongue. of the 19th century it overflovv- stance Latin. This language has Frances M. Šlutas laborative effort vvith “Catholic and a member of the sisters of ed into a strong eurrent vvhich not been spoken for many cen­ Medical Mission Board,” Nevv tic highlights during six years, Saint Francis of Pitts- This battle for the language’s hovvever vve vvill list just a fevv, integrity had been launched led to the rebirth of the Lithua­ turies, būt is štili taught in RUSSIAN THEATRE York (CMMB), vvho has made burgh. Sister Dolorita and Sis­ nian language nation. such as the arrival of our very much earlier. Canon Mikalojus and schools and used today to coin CELEBRATES 50TH available solid Container loads ter Michele Garas, a former De- Lithuanians in our enslaved scientific terms. of prescription level medicine. first Container in Kaunas on troiter, have made a tremen- Daukša, the first author of ANNIVERSARY January 15,1991, the day after Lithuania Proper, published his homeland vvere resisting at­ It has been determined that As of August 1996, ATL has dous impact on life in Utena tempts to destroy and vveaken about one billion people speak shipped an aggregate of 375 tons the most heinous act of Soviet since their arrival four years famous “Postile” (“Postilla On September 16 Russian brutality, the attack on the Catholicka”) in 1599 in Vilnius. the Lithuanian language becau­ English today. English has vir- of medicine and medical sup­ ago. ATL is privileged to be a se they understood the langua­ tually become an International theatre launched a festival, plies in 39 containers carrying unarmed Lithuanians at the TV part of this venture. In the preface, he addresses his celebrating the 50th anniver- Tovver in Vilnius. The medica- readers as follovvs: ge’s importance to the nation’s language and can be used to a value of 35 million dollars. Of Yes, lives are being saved, survival. The underground pu- communicate in nearly every sary of its existence in Lith­ this amount 11 containers vvere tions and supplies vvere im- disease treated and pain is be­ “... Nations survive not uania. The festival began vvith mediately transshipped to Vil­ blication Aušra (February 1979, country of the vvorld. The second provided by “Catholic Medical ing eased by our efforts! Hovv because of their soil’s fertility, No. 15.(551 ) wrote as follovvs in the play “Three Sisters” by Rus­ nius to be used in the treatment place in numbers of speakers is Mission Board.” Their value ex- many you may ask? Only God the diversity of their clothing or an artiele entitled “Appeal to held by Mandarin (Chinese) sian playvvright Anton Chek- ceeds 18 million dollars, making of the injured. Hovv many vvoun- knovvs. Būt then, He is the on­ the strength of their cities and hov. Celebrations vvill lašt a ded or injured vvere saved from All the World’s Lithuanians”: vvhich is spoken by some 800 CMMB the largest supplier of ly One vvho counts. fortresses, būt primarily by “While fighting our op- million persons. Spanish is month and performances by medicine for charitable distribu­ further complications and possi­ For further Information or to preserving and using their ovvn Russian authors vvill be ble death, by these nevvly arriv- pressors over the centuries, vve ranked third vvith some 250 tion in Lithuania. Transporta­ make a donation, please contact: language vvhich increases and managed to survive only becau­ million speakers. Next to these presented by many Lithuanian tion charges for these 11 CMMB ed medicines is knovvn to God Aid to Lithuania, Ine. 4557 sustains a common foundation, theatres as vvell, along vvith alone. se vve preserved and proteeted enormous numbers, the number containers alone, vvas approx- Fairvvay Court, Waterford, MI harmony and brotherly love.” our native tongue... Let us of Lithuanian speakers — only guests — Kazan Kachalov’s imately $50,000.00 and paid for A fevv years ago an American 48328, Phone: 810 682-0098, Mikalojus Daukša eloquently theatre and Belarussian State visitor in a hospital in Panevė­ remember that the fate of our about 3 million — appears by Aid to Lithuania, Ine. ATL Fax: 810 682-5201. addressed the Lithuanian nobi- language is the fate of our na­ minuseule. Nonetheless, Lith­ Russian drama theatre. is proud to be a partner in this žys noted a patient undergoing In Vilnius the National dialysis therapy vvith American tion. If vve do not respond today uanian holds a vital place program. THREE RECEIVE SPECIAL among living languages and vve Mažvydas library vvill open an equipment. The attending doc­ to the challenge fate has laid T1 oughout this period, a AVVARDS dovvn for us, Lithuania may ve­ can be justifiably proud of it. exhibition featuring Russian tor affirmed that such therapy high-level of personai involve- Lithuanians living in various theatre history. had become available only vvith Three members of the Knigh­ tation charges and arranges ry vvell be completely removed ment and volunteerism from the from the future course of the arrival of American equip- ts of Lithuania received special distribution in Lithuania. Atlantic to the Pacific and from history. Let us do everything Michigan to Florida has sus- ment from ATL. Had the dialy­ avvards from the Lithuanian Mi­ “This partnership of CMMB sis equipment and supplies not nister of Health, Dr. Antanas and ATL has provided more ur- possible to protect our native tained the mission. Individuals tongue.” began collecting “manufacturer been available, the patient (Vinkus, on July 6, 1996. They gently needed medicine for vvould have been left vvith a received the avvards vvhile en- charitable distribution through­ At all times, the strongest samples” from doctors and their support for the Lithuanian lan­ friends, soliciting funds and fatal prognosis and little hope djng a tour of the Baltics, spon- out Lithuania than any other for a happier outeome. sored by Aid to Lithuania, Ine. group so far,” said Mr. Boris. guage has come from the com­ organizing fund-raisers to help mon people, the Lithuanian On August 10, 1995, Catholic Aid to Lithuania, Ine. Presi- “We are sincerely grateful for defray shipping costs. Notevvor- rural population. It maintained Medical Mission Board made dent, Robert S. Boris, along vvith the support the Knights of thy is the core group of volun- undamaged the Lithuanian ton­ available 10,000 vials of Hepa- Frank Petrauskas (C-140) and Lithuania and others have ren teers vvho appear vveekly at the gue and national spirit. The titis B vaccine, vvhich requires Ona Šadeikienė (C-102, vvere dered in the past. The recent World Medical Relief vvarehou- enlightened intelligentsia refrigeration and vvas therefore personally presented these $7,034.00 donated during our se in Detroit, to sort, package vvhich rose from the Lithuanian avvards in Lithuania. Dr. Vin­ past convention in Brockton, and prepare shipping containers shipped by air cargo to Vilnius, peasantry vvon the nation’s free- kus presented this highest MA, in August vvill cover the for shipment not only to Lithua­ at considerably greater cost dom and independence especial- recognition by the Ministry — A cost of shipping one and one-half Certificate of Thanks — (Padė­ containers to Lithuania,” he ly during the period of National Rebirth (end of the 19th, begin­ kos Raštas) in gratitude for the added. ning of the 20th centuries). outstanding vvork being done for Since some medicines have a the siek and needy in Lithuania. shelf life, and the Lithuanian The Science of comparative Mr. Petrauskas of Syracuse, Ministry of Health cannot accept linguisties established at the NY, has collected medicines past dated medicines, Mr. Boris beginning of the 19th century vvorth millions that are sent to emphasized that monetary help further bolstered the Lithua­ Lithuania through Aid to Li­ is štili needed. “It vvould be a sin nians’ devotion to their languar thuania. Mrs. Šadeikienė of to turn dovvn medicine being of- gė and confidence in its vvorth. Detroit, MI, has been a volun- fefTd, simply because vve lack Comparative linguisties shovved teer at World Medical Relief in funds to provide transporta­ that the Lithuanian tongue is Detroit for many years. All tion,” he said. one of the oldest Indo-European three are members of the Aid to Lithuania, Ine. thank- languages and very valuable in Knights of Lithuania, vvith ed those vvho donated to this researching the history of other vvhich Aid to Lithuania, Ine. most vvorthvvhile project during languages and nations. Conse- (ATL) is affiliated. the year and at the Brockton quently, scholars began to shovv Catholic Medical Mission Convention. an interest in Lithuanian; they rank Petrauskas (left to right) Robert Boris and Paulius G. Bindokas, Ad- Board, NY, provides the medi­ came to Lithuania to research isor to the Minister of Health in Lithuania. cine vvhile ATL covers transpor­ M.A. it from the very nation’s lips Photo by Jonas Kuprys Draugas, Saturday, September 21, 1996 5 LOOKING TOWARDS A r BRIGHT FUTURE

BY NIJOLĖ SEMĖNAITĖ-ETZWILER

In 1993, my mother and I seum in Rumšiškės, and štili returned for the first time to found in villages in the country. Lithuania, the country we had Travel by car is a pleasure. been forced to leave as war There is a vvell-paved netvvork refugees 50 years before. It was of highvvays linking the major an emotional homecoming for cities, with clean and comfor- each of us; for her, vvho had table ręst stops that serve spent her youth there, who had snacks or a full menu, including had a child there, and lošt a my favorite dish, cepelinai. brother, it was a return to a Although a city giri at heart, time and place irrevocably chan- I do appreciate the beauties of ged. For me, vvho was raised as nature, and was properly en- a Lithuanian in Chicago, it was tranced by the lakęs of Zarasai, a return to a place that had the incredible sand dunes of never really existed. And both Neringa, the beaches of the Bal­ Sand dunes of Nida. of us carried the memory of tic, the gently rolling fields, novv those in our family vvho would full of grain, and everyvvhere, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS tended seminars in Chicago and never know the sweet joy of spent tvvo months at the UIC the forests of birch, oak, and AT CHICAGO PERINATAL returning: my dead father, pines. When you fly over Li­ hospital clinics. grandparents, aunts and uncle. thuania, what really catches CENTER‘S VISIT TO LITHUANIA The host hospitals vvere: Vil­ So we cried our tears, and said your eye is how much of the nius University hospital Santa- BY FRANCES M. ŠLUTAS our prayers, būt somewhere land is štili in forest. One of the riškės and the VU Faculty Wo- A view of Vilnius from the Hill of Gediminas. along the vvay, sorrow gavę way unforgettable sights of our trip men’s Clinic. The Women’s The Perinatal Center’s team pe Marraro, M.D., Pediatrician to discovery, and together with vvas the giant oak at Stelmužė, Clinics head physician vvas Dr. VVORLD EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS: inaugurated its sixth year in and Chief Neonatologist from my American husband, who said to be 1,400 years old. Likę Gražina Drasutienė, vvho did an Lithuania vvith a four day semi- Milan, University in Milan, Ita- POLAND 1997 brought no emotional baggage, anenormous old man, it sits, excellent job in arranging nar which commenced on June ly; Fran Jaeger, MSW, DrPH, piets the battle of Raclavvice we allowed ourselves to be car­ propped up on two sides, just everyting and making every- From May 25 to June 1, 1997, 18, 1996. This time the team Administrator or the Perinatal fought on April 7, 1794 shere ried away by the wonder and ex- dovvnhill from a lovely old one’s efforts commendable. The the 46th World Eucharistic Con- vvas led by Dharmapuri Vidy- Netvvork at the UIC; Dr. Arvin Tadeusz Košeiuszko defeated citement of this beautiful coun­ vvooden church, štili used for co-ordinator at the Ministry of gress under the banner of asagar, M.D., Professor of Shukla, co-director of the peri­ the imperial arinies. try. I can easily say it was love masses, būt also a museum of Health in Lithuania is Dr. Van­ Eucharist and Freedom vvill be Pediatrics, Director of Neonato- natal Center and Chief Neona­ held in Wroclavv. The motto of Wroclavv, vvith a population of at first sight. After tvvo very folk art, exhibiting the crosses da Vainauskienė. Dr. Vainaus­ logy, and Co-director, Perinatal tologist at Christ Hospital in 650,000 inhabitants, is a vvon­ short weeks, vve left vowing to and carvings of area artists. kienė vvas in Chicago in 1993. the Congress, vvhich vvill take Center at UIC. Dr. Vidyasagar Oak, Lavvn, IL (Christ hospital derful city vvith fascinating return as soon as possible. She had a very good opportuni- place for the first time in To our joy, crosses and chapels hasn’t been to Lithuania in 5 is a member of the UIC Perina­ history and uniųue beauty. This August, we kept that pro- ty to visit at the: State level; Poland, is ”It is for freedom that appear across the country, at years. This was his third visit. tal Center, and Frances M. Participants of the 46th World mise and came not as pilgrims County level; various clinics Christ has sėt us free” (Gal. 5.1). vvaysides and along roads, the He vvas overvvhelmed at the ad- Šlutas, R.N., LML member and Eucharistic Congress, vvill have būt as tourisrs, determined to and šit in on very many impor- Numerous conferences, semi­ true expression of Lithuanian vances that the physician’s, co-ordinator of this program bet­ an, opportunity to see and expe- see as much of the country a s we tant meetings. She also met nars and lectures in seven lan- folk heritage. That heritage is nurses and other medical per- vveen UIC and Lithuania. rience its various attractions. could. We had certain familiar vvith all level personnel vvhich guages vvill be held in the city’s also alive in the many art galle- sonnel have made in the Perina- In August of 1994 the UIC Many bishops, clergy as vvell goals: to visit relatives, to see enabled her to better unders- churches and the People’s Hali, ries and shops that sėli and tology and Neonatology depart- vvas approved as a World Health as lay people already expressed old homes, to find childhood tand the type of vvork vve are do- vvhich is a splendid modern display the vvorks of contem- ments. This vvas accomplished Collaborating Center for Peri­ an interest in aftending this haunts, būt they fit in comfor- ing here. building built in 1912. The tably among the tourist sights porary artists. Every taste can vvith the help of the UIC educa- natal and Neonatal Health. pastoral and liturgical part vvill uniųue event in the life of the on our agenda. We criss-crossed be served, as artists run the tional programs, the generosity Lithuania is included in this Visits to various university include a celebration of the Ho- universal Church. It is also an the country, from border to gamut from traditional vvood- fo the Svviss government vvho program. hospitals only enforced the im- ly Mass accompanied by confe­ occasion to visit various border, touching Latvia at Stel­ cuts to the most modern ab- donated $4.6 million vvorth of Advanced topics in Perinatal proved ųuality of care. The rences. religious sites, historical places, mužė. Kaliningrad at Pagėgiai, stractions. Medical technology and huma- Care included: Developmental former Soviet Union used to The dispensing of holy sacra- and attend cultural events. evaluation of high-risk infants; boast of a lovv mortality rate to the western vvorld at the Baltic, As much as Lithuania had nitarian aid organization ments, such as Confirmation, As the enclosed letter jndi Resuscitation and Ventilator the Western vvorld vvhich evi- and starting it all at Vilnius in changed for my mother in the 50 Lithuanian Mercy Lift. Other Anointing of the Siek vvill also cates, our agency has been se- Care; Organization, structure dently vvas manufactured to the far East. years up to 1993, so had it team members included vvere: take place. Other events plann- lected by Henry Cardinal Gulbi- and administration a perinatal make communistic life very My husband and I are par- changed for all of us since that Dr. Nagamani Dharmapuri, Pe- ed during the Congress include novvicz, Metropolitan of Wroc- system, a ųuality improvement idealistic. In reality, the first ticularly fond of architecture year. Selfishly, I rejoiced in the diatrician and Child Develop- a ceremonial Corpus Christi lavv, to coordinate pilgrimages program; Factors contributing year after the coup things came and vve vvere amazed and deligh- abundance of good food and ment specialist at UIC; Giusep- procession and a night vvatch for from the United States and is to perinatal mortality; In- to life. Infant mortality rate vvas ted to find a whole new vvorld of especially good coffee (although reconciliation of the Christians. vvorking elosely vvith the Eucha­ trauterine infection and neona­ high. In Lithuania, the infant beautiful old buildings, many of I could find only one place, the flovvers are blooming every­ The Congress’ organizers ristic Committee in Wroclavv, tal sepsis, Perinatal care death rate in vvas 16.4 per 1000 them lovingly restored, būt even elegant Astra in Kaunas, that vvhere, and marketing, that have also remembered about Poland. May I just mention that system: regularizations and births in 1994. It has been the unrestored ones vvonderful served brevved decaf). Breakfast gifts of capitalism to the eastern cultural events. They are plan- on such occasions hotel accom- strategies. reduced to 12.4 per 1000 in ■examples of their era. Churches, in a Lithuanian hotel can štoke vvorld, has hit Lithuania likę a ning a Jean Michel Jarre con- modations are at a premium The seminar vvas attended by 1995. Each year, vvith the help surprisingly intact, are glorious you for a full day. Restaurant rainbovv. Not only have McDo­ cert as vvell as a concert of the and Polish American Tours pediatricians, obstetricians and of this program and the efficien- vvorks of art, each a treasure of menus are an adventure i n good nald’s, United Colors of Benet- most famous Polish boys choir (PAT), vvorking through Eucha­ neonatologists from all of cy of the medical staffs in sculpture, icons, and architec­ eating, and especially in the pro- ton, and other International from Poznan. The participants ristic Committee, has the ad- Lithuania. It vvas vvonderful to Lithuania 150 children have a ture. Remnants of old towns, not vinces very lavish vvith salads companies found their vvay to most likely vvill have a chance vantage of providing the best of see so many familiar faces chance to a normai life vvithout only the extensive Senamiesčiai and vegetables. There are even Lithuania, būt Lithuanian en- to see one performance of the accommodations at an affor- especially those vvho have at­ the need for institutionalizing. of Kaunas and Vilnius, būt restaurants novv that serve on­ trepreneurs themselves are Polish national operas, Halka or dable price. We have many single streets in cities across the ly ethnic Lithuanian dishes, of- opening nevv businesses to cater the Haunted Manor by years of experience ir organiz- country, boast outstanding buil­ fering a variety far beyond to every nevvfound demand. One Stanislavv Monluszko. ing various pilgrimages to Po­ dings that are a living illustra- kugelis and koldūnai. Lithuanian told me, “We‘re likę The Capital of Lovver Silesia, land and other countries for tion of architectural styles from little children: for so long vve Wroclavv is one of the oldest and many priests and bishops medieval to baroųue. Simpler In the streets too, there is a didn’t have anything, novv vve most beautiful cities in Western throughout the United States. life has also produced beautiful marked change. The first thing vvant everything and vve vvant it Poland. Situated at the foot of The Lithuanian Bishop Pau­ homes: the picturesųue fisher- you notice is hovv many cars right avvay.” Būt alongside this the Sudėty Mountains and on lius Baltakis,OFM, (Brooklyn, men’s houses along the Kuršių there are; traffic is heavy and veneer of prosperity there the banks of the Odra River, it N.Y.) has been invited by Car­ Marios, in towns ųuickly becom- the Lithuanian driver fairly stands an ūgly specter of third is a uniųue city of 12 islands and dinal Gulbinovvich to attend this ing tourist meccas, likę Nida assertive. The look of the cities vvorld reality: old vvomen begg- 112 bridges. important event for all Catho- and Juodkrantė; vvooden houses is brighter: gone is that drab ing in the Street, small children Wroclavv’s complex and dra- lics of the vvorld. covered with gingerbread in gray that says “soviet” to all selling and begging. When vve matic history is refleeted in the every city; farmers’ homesteads, vvesterners. Buildings are pain- asked residents about the econo- city’s monuments. The oldest OUTING ENDS IN lovingly restored at the mu- ted, re-painted, being painted, mic situation, they told us that part of the city, Ostrovv Tumski, TRAGEDY pensioners cannot keep up vvith contains one of the most beauti­ Kaunas, Sep. 05, BNS - When the rising cost of living: and ful sacred architecture buildings a eutter turned over in the many vvorkers face the threat of preserved from medieval times. Kaunas lagoon on Wednesday, unemployment. When I asked Wroclavv Tovvn Hali is one of the five pupils of the Kaunas Jesuit about agriculture, I vvas told Minister of Health (left) Dr. Antanas Vinkus and UIC Prof. Dr. Dharmapuri most splendid Gothic buildings high school drovvned. Vidyasagar in Vilnius. in centrai Europe. The biggest Pupils of the ninth grade in that the cooperatives that had Photo by Francis Šlutas replaced the collective farms baroąue interior in Poland, the humanities on an outing re- had failed and agriculture has Leopoldine Hali, can be found in ųuested the ovvner of a boat to become subsistence farming. As the 17th century University sail them around the lagoon. A. the private sector soars, it seems building. teacher, Alma Melnikienė, and, to leave the public sector The City of Wroclavv is a according to preliminary Infor­ behind, and the gdp betvveen the thriving cultural center. Its mation, nine pupils boardėd the haves had have nots spreads. theaters, including the Opera, eutter. The boat’s ovvner allovv- Būt vvhen you think of hovv far Musical Theater and Philhar- ed a giri to steer the eutter. She Lithuania has come in only 6 monic; various clubs, museums made a sharp turn, and the eut­ years of independence, you mušt and galleries, provide a con- ter turned over at a place vvhere feel optimistic for its future. We tinuous series of artistic events. the vvater’s depth vvas about 15 never expected to see a free Internationally acknovvledged meters. Lithuania in this century; that musical festivals have become Other pupils vvho observed the has been a miracle. Sūrely it the city’s cultural landmark. tragedy from the shore called should not take another miracle The biggest of them is WRATIS- life guards for help vvho by ac- to see her people prosper in the LAVIA CANMTANS. The big­ cident vvere on shore after the years to come. I look forvvard to gest cultural attraction is the end of the summer season, būt our next visit, vvhen I trust that Panorama Raclavvicka. A gigan- they vvere unable to save five vve‘ll find the country as rich in tic rotunda accommodates 120 pupils. One giri vvas taken to tis Standard of living as it novv Brand nevv tvvins born at the University of Vilnius Clinics. meters vvide and 15 meters high the Kaunas Academic Clinic to A tourist boat “Raketa” in the River Nemunas. is in its culture. Photo by Francis Šlutas panoramic painting vvhich de- be revived.

1 1 FRIENDS OF THE BALTICS 8 Draugas, Saturday, September 21, 1996 AT WORK Walter Perlick, Dean of the Dean Perlick’s intent in going BALZEKAS MUSEUM OF School of Business Administra­ to the Baltic States in July, is LITHUANIAN CULTURE tion at California State Univer­ multi-fold. First, he needs to CELEBRATES 30TH BIRTHDAY sity Sacramento has an am- establish contact vvith his Lat­ bitious goal for his school. He vian couterparts to see that of over 300 rare books reląted to vvants to develop CSUS into a things are going as planned. Lithuanian culture and history. premier school of International And, secondly, he vvill establish The Museum is a foremost re- business and vvhere has he aim- contacts in Vilnius to develop cognized not-for-profit cultural ed his sights? Why, the Baltics nevv educational exchange pro­ organization dedicated to the and Eastern Europe of course!! grams or another program cultural enrichment of the State Novv, vve here at the Friends of along the lines of the current of Illinois. The Museum is a the Baltics already knovv that Latvian program. After he member of many professional Eastern Europe is one of the finishes his business in the art organizations, such as the hottest regions this decade for Baltic he vvill travel next to Association of American Mu- International business and soon Minsk to begin developing sup­ seums, Coalition of Community others vvill also knovv. Dean port for a Byelorussiam pro­ Cultural Centers, Ethnic Cultu­ Perlick and his School of Busi­ gram. So, vvhere does someone ral Preservation Council. The ness Administration are pre- turn to for insider Information Museum presents outreach pro- sently completing the second on the Best of the Best Baltic grams to youth, seniors and Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture in Chicago, 6500 S. Pulaski Rd. year of a multi-year USAID contacts? Why, to Friends of the adult groups at local schools and funded project for Latvia, in Baltics of course!! It didn’t take Stanley Balzekas, Jr. libraries, as vvell as at many vvell as any dealings vvith Rus­ vvhich they have been providing us long (2 seconds) to recom- public, corporate and cultural VILNIUS AND MADISON, sians in Lithuania. They caught instruction and couseling in the mend hę contact Audrone Zuba- The Balzekas Museum of Li­ institutions. It organizes daily WI - SISTER CITIES the eye of the local media and areas of taxation, entrepreneur- viciene, Peace Corps Program thuanian Culture vvas founded programs for young people at its vvere allovved to present their ship, International business, etc. Specialist for Small Enterprise in 1966 as an organization Children’s Museum of Im- vievvpoint on the 6 o‘clock nevvs, The first group of Latvians ar- Development in Lithuania. For dedicated to the collection, migrant History. The Education BY NIJOLĖ they then vvent on to approach rived in Sacramento, California those of us vvho knovv and love research, interpretation and ex- in Arts component of the Mu­ SEMĖNAITĖ-ETZWILER City Hali and present their con- in the Summer of 1995 for 30 Audrone, vve knovv she certain- hibiting of folk art, fine art, seum accomplishes a very im- ditions for a sister-cities rela- days of lectures and visits vvith ly knovvs many people! Once historic artifacts and literature portant art education role in the 10 years ago an ecumenical their efforts, and alert the tionship. The Lithuanians vvere businesses, non-profit organiza­ Friends of the Baltics introdu- related to Lithuanian culture in community. internationally minded group of public to the proceedings, they joined in their demands by a Je- tions, and chambers of com- ced Dean Perlick and Audrone, the United States and throu- idealists, living in Madison, held a fair at vvhich they dis- vvish organization vvho had its merce. Those tvvelve individuals via E-mail, they vvere off and Department of Immigration ghout the world. Wisconsin, proposed a sister played literature, artifacts and ovvn list of conditions. then returned to Latvia and con­ running developing agendas History and Genealogy, chaired and goals. The Friends of the At the šame time, Balzekas cities union betvveen Madison pictures from Lithuania. At this In the end, the demands vvere ducted training programs based by Jessie Daraska, enjoys Baltics is very grateful that Museum is an advocate of multi- and a Soviet city of likę size. point, Madison’s Lithuanian not met by the Soviet occupied on the various business skilia enormous popularity. It orga­ community, nurabering no more Audrone vvill be able to facilita- cultural exchange, constantly Their goal vvas to further peace Vilnius, and the Madison — they learned. The second group nizes seminars and conferences and understanding betvveen the than 10 families, entered into Vilnius Sister Cities charter of Latvians in the second phase te Dean Perlick meeting the organizing temporary exhibits on family research, genealogy of local and International artists people of both cities through the dialogue. Althuogh most of vvas not ratified in 1986. The of this program returned to Lat­ necessary people in Vilnius dur­ trips to Lithuania. The depart- ing July. With the vital level of at the museum, serving as a m? communication and exchange. Madison’s Lithuanians vvere Madison — Vilnius Sister Cities via only a vveek ago. Next Sum­ ment is completing Lithuanian When their first choice Tash- overjoyed that their homeland charter vvas signed in 1991, mer there vvill be a third and support, at the highest levels, in jor cultural institution and art neer Project, research dedi- kent, vvas rejected by Moscovv, vvas finally recognized by the vvhen Lithuania vvas already as finai group. Lithuania Dean Perlick vvill be gallery of the Chicago’s South- Cu -ed to arrival and lives of ear- West side. they requested and vvere gran- general American public, they sovereign country. The finai goal of this program able to recreate the šame bene- ly Lithuanian immigrants of ted permission to court Vilnius categorically opposed any refe- It vvas not not Madison’s first, is for the program participants fits and opportunities for In 30 years, the Balzekas Mu­ America. for their sister-city. To publicize rence to “soviet Lithuania” as nor lašt, sister-city union. to put together a Latvian deve- Lithuanians that his Business seum has grovvn from the small The Museum publishes tvvo Madison is sister to 6 other lopment center that vvill help School’s program has created for periodical publications: bi- collection into a big cultural and cities around the vvorld: Oslo train other Latvians in the Latvians! monthly “Lithuanian Museum civic center vvith Folk Art, Fine and Freiburg. (Germany), in above areas. In effect, they are Its been a pleasure to vvork Revievv”, and semi-annual Art, Numismatic, Rare Maps, Europe; Managua, Arcatao and training a cadre of Latvians to vvith Audrone because of her Performing Art, and Genealogy “Genealogija”. Camaguey in Latin America, train others. great enthusiasm. Audrone Departments, Library and Re­ The Museum celebrates its and Bac Giang, Vietnam. Her says, “Friends of the Baltics is search Center. The Museum en- 30th Anniversary vvith block- relationship to Vilnius is based sister city relationship has a great initiative. It gives us, joys support of over 3,000 buster exhibitions: Smuggled on their many similarities: they grovvn and changed, būt it has Lithuanians, Latvians and Es- members, 7,000 donors and ac- Art: Non-conformist Lithuanian share a likę population and stayed true to its first purpose: tonians, especially those vvho tive supporters. Over 46,000 art from Soviet Period in climate, they are each the seat to promote peace, friendship and vvorked vvith Peace Corps Vo- people visit the Museum every Private American Collections of government and the site of a understanding betvveen the peo­ lunteers for some time, a vvon- year. (March 8 — June 15, 1996); major university, and both are ple of Madison and the people of derful feeling that America is Vilnius. The board of directors not so far avvay and it is possi- Throughout its history, the Perfection In Exile: Chicago Im- urban centers in an agricultural of MVSC is made up of Ameri- ble to find friends of the Baltics Museum organized thousands of migrant Art (September 13 — land. From its inception, Madi­ November 11, 1996), Freiburg son Vilnius Sister Cities has cans, Lithuanian Americans, almost everyvvhere.” We’re po- folk and professional art exhibi- and Lithuanians. They vvelcome tions by artists of national and 1946: Importance and Impact of promoted exchanges of students’ sitive that, because of Audrone, your comments and sugges- Dean Perlick vvill meet the right International stature. It has the Ecole dės Arts et Metiers on academics, doctors, legislators, tions. They also invite you to people and create a substantive also organized lectures, slide the 20th century Lithuanian media, and artists. With the join the MVSC organization. International educational pro­ and video presentations, vvork- culture (December 1996 — help of the University of Wis- For Information, please vvrite to gram that vvill benefit many shops, classes and other pro- March 1997). consin, it has been particularly Madison Vilnius Sister City Lithuanians! grams about folk art, fine art, active in the field of medicine. Lithuanian Museum is open 7 Committee, P.O. Box 55034, “The Baltic Bridge” music and literature. It has co-sponsored visits by the days a vveek, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Virgo Women’s Chorus from the Madison, WI 53705. July 1996 The Balzekas Museum has ar- Admission: $4 for adults; $3 — University of Vilnius, and has chives encompassing tens of students and seniors; $1 — sent Credit Union personnel to thousands of artists files, exhi- children under 12. Members — Lithuania. It donates to the bition catalogues, photographs, free; address — 6500 S. Pulaski, Sunlight Organization (Saulu­ recordings, sheet music, rare Chicago, IL 60629. te), and is investigating cor­ maps and prints. The Museum’s porate funding for Vilnius cha- library houses approximately Danas Lapkus, rities. Since the independence of ^0,000 volumes and a collection Curator Lithuania, Madison Vilnius Sister Cities has reassessed its role to provide practical assis- The Lithuanian National Philharmonic orchestra tance, vvhile štili continuing its K COMING people-to-people focus. From its For more information send n S. A. 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