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callinG all POlisH wOrld war ii VEtErans. Warned of Polish Military Veterans of World War II will gather in Warsaw, Sept. 1-3, 2018, to mark the September 1, 1939 Shootings Nazi Germany invasion of Poland that started World War PARKLAND, Fla. — A II. This will be a huge historical and very emotional event teacher credited with saving in Poland. lives during the mass shoot- Being this may be the last opportunity to so honor the ing at a high school in Park- aged World War veterans en masse in the fatherland, Con- land, Florida, issued a warn- sul General Zygmunt Matynia – Embassy of the Republic ing on Facebook three weeks of Poland in Washington, D.C. — has announced that all prior about the ongoing threat expenses will be paid for the eligible veterans, and one es- of gun violence in American cort, to include airfare, hotel, meals, etc. schools. All veterans who are interested and would like to par- “So we are 23 days into ticipate in this event should contact directly one of the the New following representatives for the Offi ce for War Veterans Year … in and Victims of Oppression: Zbigniew Krzywosz tel. +48 that short 22 661 86 21, e-mail zbigniew.krzywosz@kombatanci. time we gov.pl; or Artur Frączek tel. +4822661 87 47, e-mail Artur. PHOTO: FACEBOOK have had [email protected] 11 shoot- ings on Piast institUtE wins mEntOrinG awards. The a school University of Michigan-Dearborn announced that Dylan campus. Siwicki was named Intern of the Year for fall of 2017. Si- Eleven … Rospierski please let wicki, a senior at the University majoring in history and that sink in,” Ernie Rospier- minoring in journalism, was an intern at the Piast Insti- Agnieszka Krajewski, Malgorzata Janowski, Lucia DiRado, presenter Joanna Jagielska, and ski wrote in his Jan. 23 post. tute during the fall term of 2017. He was involved in a Irena Rybak display the delicious fruits of their labor (in this case, pączki), prepared for “School is supposed to be a number of research projects, including the Hamtramck Tłusty Czwartek (Fat Thursday), the traditional Christian feast marking the last Thursday before Lent. safe place for students not the community survey and several additional projects gather- scene of a fi rst person shooter ing demographic data for a number of Detroit community by Richard Poremski and now also includes com- individual participation by game.” organizations. His work was evaluated by both the univer- mittee members Lucia Di- the participants. Afterwards, In the now-ominous post, sity and through the reports of his mentor, Dr. Thaddeus BALTIMORE, Md. –The Rado and Susan Miller. The everyone sits down in the Rospierski went on say that Radzilowski. proverb “Too many cooks class size is usually 10 to 12 lounge and consumes their federal lawmakers should Radzilowski also received an award for his work in spoil the broth” doesn’t nec- participants, each paying $30. creations, after which the as- prioritize school safety ahead guiding the internship. He received an award as Mentor essarily apply to the kitchen Everyone is welcome to at- piring gourmands are given of all other matters with the of the Year for 2017. This is the second time the Piast In- of the Polish National Al- tend, PNA membership is not detailed recipes to take home three-day government shut- stitute has been recognized as the mentoring organization liance – Council 21. Since a prerequisite, according to with them. down over. of the year by the University of Michigan-Dearborn. The 2011, monthly Polish cook- Council 21 president, Maksy- All of the usual classic Rospierski lost nine previous award was bestowed on the Institute in 2010 for ing classes have been con- milian Bondyra. dishes in the repertory are friends in the mass shooting an internship Dr. Radzilowski supervised for Mr. Dominic ducted here every fall, win- The three-hour classes in- prepared in monthly rotation, at Marjory Stoneman Doug- Stecula in 2010. Stecula is currently a doctoral candidate in ter and spring. The popular clude expert instructions for including gołabki, pierogi, bi- las High School that left 17 political science/political communication at the University idea originated with PNA the various prepared-from- gos, kiełbasa, placki, fl aczki dead. of British Columbia. members Agnieszka Krajew- scratch and totally authentic ski and Malgorzata Janowski, dishes, as well as hands-on See “Cooking,” page 2 See “Teacher,” page 2 nEw caBinEt PrOmOtEs GrOwtH. Polish Presi- dent Andrzej Duda has sworn in new foreign, fi nance, de- fense, interior, health and environment ministers following Two Sides of the Same Coin? Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki’s cabinet reshuffl e. Having established successful social-welfare programs, Poland Under Attack Over U.S. “Disappointed” over the conservative Law and Justice government intends to prioritize economic growth during the latter half of its “Death Camp” Law New Anti-Defamation Law four-year-term. It also hopes to improve its international Warsaw hopes patient dialogue Israel concerned new law could mean image, tarnished through repeated attacks by the European will resolve the dispute penalties for anyone who criticizes Union’s liberal-leftist leadership over a variety of issues Polish-Israeli diplomatic row intensifi es individual Poles’ role in the Holocaust. including judicial reforms, rule of law and logging. At the swearing-in ceremony Morawiecki said: “I by Robert Strybel Polish Prime Minister Ma- RADIO POLAND — The and on our ability to be eff ec- would like our government to be remembered as a good teusz Morawiecki was asked United States is “disappoint- tive partners,” said Tiller- government for Polish families and Polish security.” WARSAW — A Polish-Is- by Israeli journalist Ronen ed” that the Polish president son in statement before Pol- raeli diplomatic crisis, which Bergman whether a new Pol- has signed into law new anti- ish President Andrzej Duda U.s. cUltUral-EdUcatiOn cEntEr sEt UP in fi rst erupted when a Polish ish law would regard him defamation rules which were signed the contested law. warsaw. During Poland’s centennial year, an Ameri- anti-defamation amendment as a criminal for speaking criticized in Israel, Ukraine The legislation could im- can cultural and educational center has been established in was signed into law, has about the Polish neighbors and the United States, said pose a jail term for anyone downtown Warsaw. reached new heights at the who turned his family over U.S. State Secretary Rex Til- who accuses Poland of being Speaking at the signing ceremony, America’s Ambas- hint of Jewish complicity in to the Gestapo during World lerson. complicit in Nazi German sador to Poland, Paul W. Jones said: “A hundred years ago the Holocaust. The amend- War II. Morawiecki replied: The U.S. State Department crimes during World War II. the United States committed itself to the rebirth of an in- ment makes it a crime pun- “Of course it’s not going to raised concerns about the re- Duda said simultaneously dependent, sovereign and free Poland. It is with great plea- ishable by up to two years in be punishable, it’s not going percussions the law “could that he would refer the law sure that we celebrate the centennial of Polish indepen- prison to publicly blame the to be seen as criminal, to say have on Poland’s strategic to Poland’s highest court so dence, because we regard it as part of our common history. Polish state or nation for the there were Polish perpetra- interests and relationships” it can assess whether the new This is also the one hundredth anniversary of America’s Holocaust, and specifi cally tors, as there were Jewish – including with its ally the rules are in line with the con- diplomatic relations with Poland.” targets such formulations as perpetrators, as there were United States and Israel. stitution. Headquartered in the Rector’s Mansion of Warsaw “Polish death camps.” Russian perpetrators, as there “We encourage Poland to After the signing, the U.S. reevaluate the legislation in Technological University, the American Center was set up During an international light of its potential impact to prepare cultural, educational and scientifi c events. security conference held re- See “Under See “Disappointed,” cently in Munich, Germany, Attack,” page 4 on the principle of free speech page 4 2 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • MARCH 2018

International Teacher Almanac continued from cover Follow us on Facebook, dead. and on the web, too, at: Cardinal Dziwisz to Visit Orchard Lake He considers himself lucky he www.polamjournal.com His Eminence Stanisław capitalized about $13 billion EUR was not one of them. Q Cardinal Dziwisz, former (about $16 billion USD) in Poland During the attack, Rospierski March Marzec Archbishop of Kraków (2005- last year, creating over 86,000 jobs. came within 20 feet of the shooter W marcu mgły, 2016), will meet with represen- No other European Union country while he and his terrified students tatives of the governing body of has surpassed that record. An in- powódz za sto dni. were locked outside their third floor A foggy day in March the Polish American Congress on vestment monitoring service for the classroom. Moments earlier, they’d brings a flood 100 days later. the campus of the Orchard Lake Financial Times Daily found that left for a fire drill but heard gunfire Schools on March 7, 2018. At 6:00 the total value of these projects dou- and came running back to a locked 1 1634. Polish King Wladyslaw p.m., he will celebrate Holy Mass bled since 2016. door. IV beats the Russians in the at the Chapel Our Lady of Orchard Tomasz Pisula, head of the Pol- At first, Rospierski thought Smolensk War, a two-year con- Lake/Archdiocesan Shrine of St. ish Investment and Trade Agency blanks were being fired as part of a flict fought between the Polish- John Paul II. A special recognition stated: “We have not had such good surprise drill. Lithuanian Commonwealth and dinner will follow at 7:30 p.m. on results for a decade.” “I see one of my kids get hit and Russia. 2 1864. Abolition of serfdom in the grounds of the Orchard Lake Principal assets enjoyed by Po- I say to myself, ‘This is no drill.’ He Schools, where his Eminence will land which attract business invest- Poland. points his gun at me and starts fir- 1943. Germany’s first transport be honored for his decades of sup- ment are its strategic location, its EU ing,” Rospierski said. of Jews from Westerbork, Neth- port to this campus community, in- membership, its large population, a One bullet grazed his cheek. An- erlands, to Sobibor concentra- cluding that of his visits in 1969 and large number of Special Economic other grazed his hip. tion camp. 1976 when he accompanied Car- Zones, inexpensive labor costs and Rospierski and his students 3 1996. Death of Cardinal John dinal Karol Wojtyla. All proceeds Cardinal Dziwisz was a long-time an overall fiscal system attractive to crowded behind a wall leading to Krol, Archbishop of Philadel- will go to the St. John Paul II Center and influential aide to Pope John investors. their classroom. When the shooting phia, first Polish American Car- in Krakow. His visit is sponsored Paul II, a friend of Pope Benedict For many years Poland has pro- stopped, he peeked his head out and dinal. by the John Paul II “Be Not Afraid” XVI, and an ardent supporter of John moted foreign direct investment in saw the shooter reloading. 4 ST. CASIMIR A patron saint of Poland and Foundation. Paul’s eventual beatification. high tech. While the United King- “Run!” he yelled. On Thurs., March 8, his Emi- dom, Germany and the Netherlands Lithuania, St. Casimir is also the He and his students dashed to the patron saint of bachelors and is nence will celebrate Mass in the gion for Małaszewicze, eastern are the three principal investors in stairs, but Rospierski stayed behind represented by a crown and a seminary chapel for the members Poland. The train will cover the dis- Poland, a rising number of first- in the stairwell to hold the door shut. lily, symbolizing purity. and guests of the seminary. tance of some 6,800 miles in 18 to time investors from Asia, the United “That’s what you do,” he said. 5 1940. Stalin, among others, signs The honorary alumnus was ap- 20 days – 12 days less than by ship. States and other parts of the world “You help people.” an order for the Katyn Forest pointed by Archbishop Wojtyła to Poland has been actively seeking to are making commercial real estate He spotted a girl face down on massacre of Polish military of- the position of personal secretary increase the number of trains link- deals in Poland. the ground. He shook her but she ficers, intellectuals, and priests. in October 1966, a position he held ing Poland to China. didn’t move. He checked for a pulse 6 1933. Poland reinforces its gar- through Wojtyła’s election as Pope MAZOWSZE KICKS OFF ANNI- but she didn’t have one. rison at the Westerplatte mu- nitions depot outside the port John Paul II, when Cardinal Dziwisz CENTENNIAL BEING CELE- VERSARY. Poland’s international- With the gunman still shooting, was appointed Pope JPII’s principal BRATED WORLDWIDE. Various ly-known Mazowsze Folk Song and city of Danzig (Gdansk) with a he raced down to the second floor battalion of Polish Marines. This private secretary, a position he held events and celebrations are being Dance Troupe began its 70th year and hid in a locked bathroom. began a ten-day occupation of 27 years until the time of the Pon- planned and organized across Po- with a gala performance at War- Then the shooting started again. the port by the Poles. Polish tiff’s death in 2005. In 2006, Dzi- land and worldwide to mark the saw’s National Opera. With his students safely on their Marshal Józef Piłsudski wanted wisz was created a cardinal. 100th anniversary of Poland’s re- Recognized as Poland’s cul- way down the stairs, Rospierski to reassert Polish prestige in For more information about these emergence as an independent state. tural ambassadors, the ensemble of ran into the bathroom to hide. He the Free City, make German events, contact John Roland, presi- Polish diplomatic posts, institu- sixty-five dancers and singers and was there for what felt like 20 or 25 Chancellor Adolf Hitler willing dent of the JPII “Be Not Afraid” tions and organizations all over the a twenty-three-member orchestra minutes before police arrived. For to hold talks with Poland, and Foundation, at (248) 755-7590 or world have prepared numerous spe- offer music ranging from Chopin those harrowing minutes, Rospier- to weaken the reigning German National People’s Party in Dan- [email protected]; Mary El- cial events to celebrate the occasion. to the folk melodies loved by Poles ski said he thought about his wife, len Tyszka, assistant, at (586) 575- “As a consulate, we focus on for centuries. In the last fifty years zig. Andrea Kowalski-Rospierski, who 7 966. Mieszko I, Duke of Poland, 9279; or Joanna Olejniczak-Caush- public diplomacy towards the alone, Mazowsze has performed also teaches at the school and was accepts Christianity. aj, Orchard Lake Schools, at (248) American audience and we want to more than six thousand shows in in another building across campus. 9 1734. Russians capture Gdansk. 706-5363 (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.). underline Poland’s contribution to cities around the world. Rospierski and his wife are both 1497. Nicholas Copernicus Western civilization and intellec- The group was established by natives of Michigan. (1473-1543), makes first record- NEW CHINA-POLAND RAIL tual dialogue in the West, and relate the Ministry of Culture and Art in When Rospierski learned that ed astronomical observation. LINE LAUNCHED. According to that to the present topic,” Poland’s 1948. A decree issued by the Minis- law enforcement had identified 11 1920. Bolsheviks opened a ma- the official press agency of China, consul general in New York, Maciej try directed Tadeusz Sygietynski to the suspect as 19-year-old Nikolas jor offensive on the Polish front. 13 1995. Death of a train carrying electrical prod- Golubiewski told Radio Poland. create a folk group with the aim of Cruz, he realized the gunman was a Franciszek Ga- ucts and sheet metal, recently left preserving regional traditional folk jowniczek, Auschwitz prisoner former student. Cruz hadn’t caused saved from death by Fr. Maxi- the Chinese city of Qinzhou in the INVESTORS FLOCKING TO PO- songs and dances of the Masovian problems in Rospierski’s class, but LAND. milian Kolbe, who later became Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous re- Foreign investors have countryside. the teacher remembered that he’d a saint. had discipline problems in other 14 1882. Birth of Waclaw Sier- classes. pinski, mathematician. Share Holiday Greetings with v v v 15 1869. Birth of Stanislaw Family, Friends, and Associates Also credited with saving the Wojciechowski, politician and lives of her students was teacher scientist. Across the Miles! Melissa Falkowski, who thought 17 St. Patrick fast and grabbed 19 students and hid 17 1921. Adoption of Poland’s March Constitution. them in a closet with her. 18 1921. Signing of the Peace of “We sort of huddled in the corner Riga concludes the Polish-Sovi- Weso³ego Alleluja! for a few minutes and then I made et War. the decision to move everyone to 19 St. Joseph the closet,” she told CNN. “You try Gdy na święty Józef bociek HAPPY EASTER to do the best you can for the kids przybędzie, to już śnieg nie you are supposed to keep safe.” będzie. If storks arrive on St Joseph, e invite our readers Falkowski and her students hid YES! I wish to support the PAJ by placing an ad in the EASTER 2018 for 30 minutes until SWAT officers the snows shall melt. 20 1673. Death of and advertisers to EDITION. 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POlisH Viewpoints amErican JOUrnal Sharing Święconka with America? by Robert Strybel mainly those non-Polonians who the post-Vatican II 1960s and ’70s, or re-introduce it where it is not. A Dedicated to the Promotion have married into PolAm families when some younger of the priests request by just one member of the and Continuance of French Mardi Gras, the Mexican or attended a community Opłatek began discarding beautiful old parish may not have much impact, Polish American Culture piñata, the German Oktoberfest, and Dinner have come to appreciate the statuary and hand-carved Stations but several parishioners propos- EstaBlisHEd 1911 St. Patrick’s Day festivities are ex- Wigilia traditon. of the Cross as well as such time- ing the food-blessing custom could IGNATIUS HAJDUK • Founder 1911-1920 amples of customs that have broken For several reasons, the honored customs as Święconka make a diff erence. Especially nowa- JOHN DENDE • Publisher 1920-1944 out of their original ethnic frame- Święconka seems to have even more and Boży Grób. When parishioners days, when pastors try not to need- HENRY J. DENDE • Publisher 1944-1983 work and into the American main- going for it. It takes place in spring, grudgingly accepted such alleged lessly alienate their shrinking con- USPS 437-220 / ISSN 0032-2792 stream. On a local basis, that might when all nature has come alive, and “reforms,” they eff ectively deprived gregations. Published monthly in four editions also be said of Chicago’s Third of it goes over well with youngsters. the next generation of those beau- (Buff alo, Polish Benefi cial Association, May and New York’s Pułaski Day Young kids really enjoy coloring tiful old traditions. In some cases, isn’t sHarinG Święconka and National, and Digital editions) by: parade. Easter eggs, assembling Easter bas- PolAm parishioners stood up for other ethnic customs what America PANAGRAPHICS, INC. To achieve wider acceptance kets, taking them to church for the their heritage and were even willing is really all about? Isn’t the true P.O. BOX 271 two things are needed: a custom blessing and visiting the Boży Grób to transfer to another parish to back spirit of this nation of immigrants N. BOSTON, NY 14110-0271 must have general appeal and re- (Christ’s tomb). And many non- their demands. best refl ected by pluralism which (800) 422-1275 PolAms have found the custom to In the ethnically-mixed parishes enriches the national mosaic, bring- (716) 312-8088 ceive suffi cient exposure. The two [email protected] best-known Polish customs are the be warm, homey, familial and pleas- which predominate nowadays, the ing people together and closer to www.polamjournal.com opłatek-sharing of Christmas Eve ingly quaint or sum the traditions up Święconka ´is alive, well and gain- God through diverse cultural values and the Holy Saturday food-blessing with: “This is really cool!” ing new adherents wherever it is and traditions? The Święconka is an PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID AT BOSTON, ritual, and both are easy to like. But Considerable confusion arose in practiced. The point is to introduce excellent case in point! N.Y. AND ADDITIONAL ENTRY OFFICES POSTMASTER: Easter Preparations Send address changes to: POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL P.O. BOX 198 BOWMANSVILLE, NY 14026-0198 Poland and Polonia’s Favorite Easter Custom Editor in Chief Mark A. Kohan [email protected] Both in Poland and Polonia, Eas- plain, grated, prepared horseradish portion (1 t or so) is another sea- kanocny): Although this is the Associate Editors Benjamin Fiore, S.J., Mary ter baskets are taken to church on as well the well-known beet-horse- soning that adds zest and preserves prime Easter symbol, it is added to E. Lanham, Michael Pietruszka, Jennifer Holy Saturday for the traditional radish condiment ćwikła symbol- food. Like horseradish, it was one of the basket last so it can guard over Pijanowski, Stas Kmiec, Thomas Tarapacki Contributing Editors John J. Bukowczyk, Thad blessing, If this custom is new to ize one of the bitter herbs of the the bitter herbs of the Passover. the remaining ingredients and be Cooke, Mirek Denisiewicz, John Grondelski, you, here are a few hints how to go Passover which foretold the Easter cakes (babka, clearly visible during the blessing. Sophie Hodorowicz-Knab, Steve Litwin, James about it: suff ering of Christ on the The lamb is usually made of butter Pula, John Radzilowski mazurek, placek, chałka, BUREAUS. Chicago Geraldine Balut Coleman, Napkin: When preparing the Cross. It is also symbol- sernik): Babka (a whole or sugar (rock candy), but can also Minneapolis Mark Dillon; Toledo Margaret ic of life in which one be of dough, wood, plaster, fl eece Zotkiewicz-Dramczyk; Warsaw Robert Strybel; basket, it is fi rst lined with a linen or small babka or just a Washington Richard Poremski lace napkin whose ends should ex- must accept the bitter slice) together with or even plastic. It wields a usually Columnists Mary Ann Marko, Regina McIntyre, tend beyond the basket’s rim, so the with the sweet. servings of other red banner of Resurrection embla- Ed Poniewaz, Stephen Szabados, Greg Witul, zoned with a gold cross (although John Ziobrowski Easter food can be covered while Vinegar (ocet): traditional Easter Newsclippers John Armstrong, Mr. & Mrs. the basket is being carried to and A small cruet of cakes are among other colors are also encountered). Jacob Dvornicky, Henry J. Kensicki, Walter from church. The napkin is said to symbolizes the the typical con- The Baranek Wielkanocny symbol- Piatek, John Yesh izes the sacrifi cial Paschal lamb, in Agents Robert Czubakowski symbolize the shroud in which Je- sour wine (our tents of the tra- Proofreader Larry Trojak sus’ body was wrapped. The napkin English word ditional Polish other words Jesus himself, whose Circulation Manager Kathy Bruno banner proclaims the victory of life Advertising Kathy Bruno should be removed for the bless- “vinegar” comes Easter basket. Fol- ing. Into the napkin-lined basket are from the French lowing the 40-day over death. TO ADVERTISE IN THE PAJ CALL placed: “vin aigre” = sour period of Lenten Box twigs (bukszpan): Box- 1 (800) 422-1275 Eggs, colored or plain (jaja, wine) which Je- self-denial and wood, an evergreen shrub with tiny Regular rate: sus was given on a mortifi cation, cakes green leaves, is used to decorate $12.50 per column inch pisanki): Plain or colored hard- Non-profi t rate: cooked eggs of one type or another sponge to drink while and confections sym- Easter baskets. Cranberry leaves are $10.00 per column inch are an absolute “must.” The egg hanging on the cross. bolizing the sweetness used for the same purpose. Some The Polish American Journal does not as- symbolizes new life, and the way a Salt (sól): Salt in a salt- of eternal life can now be add a few pussywillow twigs. The sume responsibility for advertisements beyond chick pecks its way out of the shell cellar, salt-shaker or a small freely enjoyed in celebration main thing is to add a bit of decora- the cost of the advertisement itself. We are Christ’s Resurrection. tive plant-life. responsible only for the fi rst incorrect insertion is a metaphor for Christ emerging paper cone containing a symbolic of an advertisement. Advertisers are advised to form His tomb to bring us the prom- portion (1 t or so) retards spoil- Wine and other spirits (wino check their advertisement immediately upon publication and report at once any errors. ise of eternal life. age, improves the taste of food and i inne trunki): Some but not all laPsUs calami. We regret Claims for error adjustment must be made im- Bread (chleb): This is “our daily symbolizes that which preserves us Poles include a small decanter or that in the February 2018 issue mediately after an advertisement is published. bread,” “the staff of life” and “the from corruption and adds zest to cruet of wine or other spirits in their of the Polish American Journal sUBscriPtiOns bread of life’, a metaphor for the daily life. Some also include pep- Easter basket. Its moderate use was (Happenings: Chicago Style), we per whose preservative and fl avor- sanctioned by Jesus at the Wedding mistakenly reported that Saint Regular First redemptive grace Christ has upon Mail Class mankind. 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PHOTO: REUTERS PHOTO: Full text of Poland’s Holocaust Legislation continued from cover “Whoever claims that the Polish Nation is responsible or co-responsible for Nazi crimes committed by the Third Reich ... shall be liable to a fine or were Russian perpetrators, as there were Ukrainian and not only Ger- imprisonment for up to 3 years” man perpetrators.” The Institute of National Re- ror or other human rights violations ings. During the Nazi occupation, membrance — Commission for the against individuals or population Article 53q. The provisions of Councils of Jewish Elders (Juden- Prosecution of Crimes against the groups. Participating in the extermi- Article 53o and Article 53p shall räte) provided the Germans with the Polish Nation Act, the War Graves nation of the Jewish population and apply irrespective of the governing names and addresses of local Jews, and Cemeteries Act, the Museums genocide of citizens of the Second law.”; thereby facilitating their roundup Act, the Liability of Collective Sub- Polish Republic in Volhynia and and transport to death camps. Other jects for Acts Prohibited under Pun- Eastern Malopolska [Lesser Poland] Jews collaborated with the Nazis by 6) Article 55 shall be followed with ishment Act, and the Prohibition of also constitute a crime committed Articles 55a and 55b, reading: serving in the Wehrmacht and Ghet- Propagating Communism or Other by Ukrainian nationalists and mem- to Police as well as blackmailing “Article 55a. 1. Whoever claims, Totalitarian Systems through the bers of Ukrainian units collaborat- publicly and contrary to the facts, fellow-Jews and snitching on them Names of Buildings, Facilities and ing with the Third Reich.”; that the Polish Nation or the Re- to the Gestapo. Those occurrences Areas of Public Use Act: public of Poland is responsible have all been documented. Article 1. The Institute of Na- 3) Article 45a shall read: or co-responsible for Nazi crimes tional Remembrance — Commis- “Article 45a. Investigations con- But a Polish prime minis- sion for the Prosecution of Crimes cerning crimes referred to in Articles committed by the Third Reich, as ter Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu even hinting at that Jewish ta- against the Polish Nation Act of 18 54–55a are initiated by a prosecutor specified in Article 6 of the Charter boo at an international conference (above) called Polish PM Mateusz of the International Military Tri- Morawiecki’s comment “outra- December 1998 (Polish Journal of of a branch commission.”; triggered an immediate uproar from Laws of 2016, item 1575) is hereby bunal enclosed to the International Israel’s political stage. Their narra- geous” and accused him of “lacking agreement for the prosecution and sensitivity to the tragedy of the amended as follows: 4) Article 53n is hereby repealed; tion was quickly relayed worldwide punishment of the major war crimi- by the Western media. Israeli politi- Jewish people.” 1) Article 1: 5) section 6b shall be followed by nals of the European Axis, signed in cians. normally at odds, responded tivity to the tragedy of the Jewish a) item 1a) shall read: section 6c, reading: London on 8 August 1945 (Polish with uncanny national solidarity. people.” His arch-rival, Yair Lapid, “a) Nazi crimes, communist “Section 6c Journal of Laws of 1947, item 367), Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin head of Israel’s centrist opposition crimes, crimes committed by Ukrai- Protecting the reputation of the or for other felonies that constitute Netanyahu called his Polish coun- party, said Israel should recall its nian nationalists and members of Republic of Poland and the Polish crimes against peace, crimes against terpart’s comment “outrageous” ambassador immediately and ac- Ukrainian units collaborating with Nation humanity or war crimes, or whoever and accused him of “lacking sensi- cused Morawiecki’s comments of the Third Reich, and other felonies Article 53o. Protecting the repu- otherwise grossly diminishes the “anti-Semitism of the old- that constitute crimes against peace, tation of the Republic of Poland and responsibility of the true perpetra- Statement from the est kind.” crimes against humanity or war the Polish Nation shall be governed tors of said crimes – shall be liable Labor leader Avi Gab- crimes, committed against persons by the provisions of the Civil Code to a fine or imprisonment for up to Spokesperson of the bay said Morawiecki of Polish nationality or Polish citi- Act of 23 April 1964 (Polish Journal 3 years. The sentence shall be made Government of Poland sounded like any other zens of other nationalities between of Laws of 2016, items 380, 585 and public. The comments of Prime Minister Ma- Holocaust denier. Ron- 8 November 1917 and 31 July 1990. 1579) on the protection of personal 2. If the act specified in clause teusz Morawiecki during a discussion in ald Lauder, who heads the b) item 2 shall be followed by rights. A court action aimed at pro- 1 is committed unintentionally, the item 2a, reading: Munich were by no means intended to World Jewish Congress, tecting the Republic of Poland’s or perpetrator shall be liable to a fine accused Morawiecki of ig- “2a) protecting the reputation of the Polish Nation’s reputation may deny the Holocaust, or charge the Jewish or a restriction of liberty. norance and said his “gov- the Republic of Poland and the Pol- be brought by a non-governmental victims of the Holocaust with responsibil- 3. No offence is committed if the ernment is going to extreme ish Nation;”; organization within the remit of its ity for what was a Nazi German perpetrat- criminal act specified in clauses 1 ed genocide. and unfathomable lengths statutory activities. Any resulting to exonerate some of their 2) Article 2 shall be followed by compensation or damages shall be and 2 is committed in the course of On the contrary, Prime Minister Ma- the one’s artistic or academic activ- teusz Morawiecki has repeatedly and countrymen’s own com- Article 2a, reading: awarded to the State Treasury. plicity in the murders of “Article 2a. Within the meaning Article 53p. A court action aimed ity. categorically opposed denial of the Holo- Article 55b. Irrespective of the caust—the murder of European Jewry— their neighbors.” of the Act, crimes committed by at protecting the Republic of Po- regulations in force at the location as well as anti-Semitism in all its forms. Ukrainian nationalists and members land’s or the Polish Nation’s reputa- of committing the criminal act, this The Prime Minister has made his position To outsiders, it may of Ukrainian units collaborating tion may also be brought by the In- clear: Poland wants to continue dialogue seem incongruous that with the Third Reich constitute acts stitute of National Remembrance. In Act shall apply to Polish and foreign with Israel in the spirit of truth and mutual Jews, who are so quick to committed by Ukrainian national- such cases, the Institute of National citizens in the event of committing trust. condemn any aspect of Ho- ists between 1925 and 1950 which Remembrance shall have the capac- the offences referred to in Articles The words spoken by the Prime Min- locaust denial by Gentiles, involved the use of violence, ter- ity to be a party to court proceed- 55 and 55a.” ister of the Republic of Poland should be practice it themselves by interpreted as a sincere call for open dis- glossing over Jewish crimes MFA Statement on Institute of National Remembrance Law Amendment cussion of crimes committed against Jews against fellow-Jews. The The MFA emphasized the leg- and hurtful to the victims who are during the Holocaust, regardless of the na- standard explanation is that WARSAW — In light of the U.S. islation’s main aim is to fight all Polish citizens of both Jewish and tionality of those involved in each crime. the brutal extermination of Department of State press release of forms of denying and distorting the Polish descent,” said Minister Jacek Each crime must be judged individually, 90 percent of Poland’s Jews January 31, 2018 on the amendment truth about the Holocaust as well Czaputowicz in the statement. and no single act of wickedness should and two-thirds of European to the Law on the Institute of Na- as belittling the responsibility of its “Despite differences of opinion burden with responsibility entire nations, Jewry was so traumatizing tional Remembrance-Commission actual perpetrators. “In this context, on the draft legislation, we believe which were conquered and enslaved by a national catastrophe that for the Prosecution of Offences we hold the view that accusing — that the current legislative work un- Nazi Germany. It must be emphasized marginal incidents of Jew- against the Polish Nation and Cer- publicly and despite facts to the der way in Poland to develop legal that the destruction, conquest and occu- ish collaboration are mean- tain Other Laws, the Polish Minis- contrary — the Polish Nation and solutions that would protect his- pation of the Polish state by the German ingless in comparison. try of Foreign Affairs (MFA) would the Polish State of complicity with torical truth will not affect Poland’s Third Reich were conditions that allowed Shortly after the lat- like to note that the enacted legis- the German Third Reich in Nazi strategic partnership with the Unites the Nazi German murder of Jews to take est controversy erupted, lation does not inhibit free speech, crimes is inaccurate, misleading, States.” place in the way that it did. Before the Morawiecki was in touch freedom of research and scholar- Second World War, Jews lived, created, with Netanyahu, suggesting ship, or freedom of history debate and worked in Poland for 800 years. calm and patient dialogue or artistic activity. Poles More Vilified over Holocaust to resolve the dispute. Time Attempts to equate the crimes of Nazi than German Nazis: Opinion German perpetrators with the actions of will tell if the Polish nar- Swastikas sprayed on their victims—Jewish, Polish, Romani ration has a fair chance of JERUSALEM — Blame for the 1939-1945.” among others—who struggled for survival making it into the interna- Embassy in Israel Holocaust is often pinned on stereo- “With increasing frequency, Pol- should be met with resolute, outright con- tional mainstream on equal RADIO POLAND — Unknown typically “staunchly Catholic, sim- ish, Catholic peasants, not German demnation. footing with the Judeo-Is- perpetrators sprayed swastikas and ple-minded and chauvinistic” Poles Nazis, are positioned as the quint- raeli version of things. anti-Polish slurs at the entrance to rather than on Nazi Germans, author essential Holocaust criminal,” said the Polish embassy in Israel on Feb. Danusha Goska has said in an opin- Goska. “It is easier for clean, well- Disappointed 18, 2018 Polish foreign ministry ion piece in Israel’s Haaretz daily, educated, progressive audiences to continued from cover have said such phrases distort his- spokesperson Artur Lompart has published amid a Polish-Israeli dip- accept dirty, backward, supersti- tory. But commentators have said told the PAP news agency. lomatic crisis. tious peasants as the perpetrators of State Department said “Enactment that Israel is concerned that the new Poland has asked the Israeli au- Goska is the author of Bieganski, the twentieth century’s most noto- of this law adversely affects free- law could mean penalties for any- thorities to look into the incident the Brute Polak Stereotype, which rious crime. German Nazis are too dom of speech and academic in- one who criticizes individual Poles’ and undertake efforts to protect the explores how Poles are portrayed much like modern audiences.” Polish diplomatic outpost, Lompart as strong, stupid, and anti-Semitic, quiry.” role in the Holocaust. She warned that “Poles will Israeli ambassador to Poland said, adding that the Israeli police how this portrayal is promoted in The Polish law says that artists recognize their demonization, and and researchers would be exempt Anna Azari has said that in Israel have launched an investigation. popular culture, and how it affects flock to ever-more nationalist cham- from penalties. the law “is seen as creating a pos- The incident comes after Pol- Polish-Jewish ties. pions.” In Poland, the new rules are seen sibility of punishment for Holocaust ish Prime Minister Mateusz Goska said Polish-Jewish rela- as a way of fighting the use of the survivors’ testimony.” Morawiecki made controversial tions and World War II history had She added that “the monolithic phrase “Polish death camps,” which The law has also been protested comments in reference to a new been boiled down to a calculation stereotyping of Poles actually dam- many say implies the country’s in- in Ukraine because it could see pen- Polish anti-defamation law about in which bad, anti-Semitic Poles far ages our understanding of complic- volvement in the Holocaust. alties for anyone who denies crimes “Jewish perpetrators” at a Munich outnumbered good, righteous Poles. ity and responsibility for the Holo- Poland has long fought the use of committed by Ukrainian national- conference on Saturday. But she said such a calculation caust.” such phrases, which have often ap- ists until 1950. “The foreign ministry believes prevented “historical clarity and Goska said she supports free peared in foreign media in relation Public broadcaster Polish Radio that efforts need to be undertaken to ethical responsibility,” was “intel- speech but opposes the new Polish to Nazi German-run extermination has launched a new website, Ger- lower the temperature of the ongo- lectually and ethically bankrupt” law. “But the tumult that prompted camps located in occupied Polish manDeathCamps.info, aimed at ing discussion in both countries as and “distorts beyond recognition the law will not die down till the territory during World War II. debunking misconceptions about the present situation is not condu- a thousand years of Polish-Jewish false stereotypical calculus ... is Poland’s ruling conservatives Poland’s role in the Holocaust. cive to dialogue,” Lompart said. interaction and the unique horror of smashed,” she said. 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P Pope Francis recognized the families, she cites the carbon foot- heroic virtues of Stefan Cardinal print of large families and decries Wyszynski, thus setting him on the “cultural conditioning” that favors path toward beatification and even- motherhood. To her credit, Pyszc- tual canonization. Born in 1901 in zyk strongly advocates adopting Zuzela, Mazovia, in the Russian the many children who need loving Partition, he was ordained in 1924, homes. was appointed Bishop of Lublin in 1946 and Metropolitan of Gniezno Active Retirement. Fr. Ed- and Warszawa (Primate of Poland) mund Nadolny was best known in 1948. His fierce resistance to Na- as director of Archdiocese of Hart- zism and Communism and his ef- ford’s Office of Radio and Televi- forts that led to the election of Karol sion, where he served for 15 years Wojtyła to the papacy gained him (1968-1983). He was also director The Mass for Fr. Rakoczy’s 40th Anniversary of Priestly Ordination was the title “Primate of the Millenni- of evangelization for the archdio- celebrated on Jan. 28, 2018, at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception um.” Imprisoned with other priests cese. Now a “senior priest” at 84, Fr. in Michigan City. during Communist persecutions, Nadolny continues to share his faith he witnessed the brutal torture and wherever he goes in a variety of MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — Rev. Ss. Cyril & Methodius Seminary Pope John Paul II and Cardinal Walter Rakoczy celebrated his 40th (Orchard Lake, Mich.), spending mistreatment of prisoners under that ways. One is “mobile billboards” or regime. Made a cardinal in 1953, he Stefan Wyszynski embrace May 17, pocket crosses and prayer cards. He Anniversary of Priestly Ordination his third year at Czestochowskie 1979 in Vatican at the observance on January 28th, 2018, with a Mass Seminarium Duchowne in Krakow, died of abdominal cancer in 1981 has distributed some 55,000 crosses at the age of 79 and is buried in St. of the 900th anniversary of Saint in person and through the mail (con- of Thanksgiving at St. Mary of the Poland. Wojciech, the Patron Saint of Poland. Immaculate Conception Catholic He was ordained on Jan. 28, John’s Arch-cathedral in Warszawa. tact: [email protected] or Tel: Church in Michigan City, Ind. 1978, at Holy Angels Cathedral in Also declared venerable was Fr. like. In this way, the consortium can 860-335-2342). Other means are a Concelebrating the Mass were Gary, Ind., and celebrated his first Paolo Smolikowski, priest of the collaborate to provide a real medi- billboard campaign on the state’s Rev. Eric Orzech of Cleveland, Mass on Jan. 29, 1978, at St. John Congregation of the Resurrection of cal answer to the half-truth that the highways. Most successful for Ohio, who was also the homilist; Cantius Catholic Church in East Our Lord Jesus Christ (1849-1926). Planned Parenthood movement has fundraising was his sale of pierogi to benefit children in Rwanda. And Rev. Stephen Kosinski of Ham- Chicago (Indiana Harbor), Ind. Senators Block Pro-Life spread. PWHC members provide mond, Ind.; Rev. Dominic Bertino Rev. Rakoczy celebrated his first everywhere he goes, Fr. Nadolny of- Bill. Once again, Sen Lisa care that women ask for and need: of Hobart, Ind.; Rev. Ted Mauch of Mass in the Polish language on Feb. fers the grace of God’s forgiveness Murkowski (Alaska) voted against honest, cooperative, listening, pa- Dyer, Ind.; Rev. Killian Knittel of 1, 1978, at the Shrine Chapel at Or- through the Sacrament of Reconcili- a pro-life bill, this time the “Pain tient by providing well-women Michigan City, Ind; Deacon Robert chard Lake, Mich. ation. Capable Unborn Child Protection care, gynecology, pap smears, STD Bonta of Portage, Ind.; and Deacon Rev. Rakoczy began his minis- Act,” and the bill failed. In the up- testing and treatment, breast exams, Michael Green of Chesterton, Ind. try as an assistant at St. Stanislaus Sto lat to… Archdiocese of coming House races later this year, maternity care, prenatal care at least A reception followed the Mass Kostka Catholic Church in Michi- Hartford priests in their new assign- pro-life Democrat Dan Lipinski (a through 20 weeks, miscarriage sup- at the Scholl Center, located on the gan City, Ind., and held various ments: Fr. Piotr Buczek as chap- rare and courageous position for a port, abortion pill reversal, hormone campus of Marquette High School leadership and teaching positions lain of Central Connecticut State Democratic representative) is being management services, postpartum in Michigan City, Ind. throughout the Diocese of Gary. University, New Britain; Fr. Glen challenged by a pro-abortion oppo- checkups, fertility awareness edu- A native of East Chicago, Ind., He received Senior Priest status in Dmytryszyn as chaplain of South- nent in the overwhelmingly Demo- cation, pro-life fertility services, Rev. Rakoczy attended seminary at 2016. and corrective surgical operations. ern Connecticut State University, cratic third district of Illinois. Rep New Haven; Fr. Gerald Dziedzic Lipinski has been a consistent sup- Three centers are already fully cer- tified: Tepeyac, Morning Star OB/ as pastor of Our Lady of the Lakes Attention PRIESTS porter of pro-life legislation in the and St. Francis Xavier Parishes, U.S. Congress. GYN in Arizona, & Bella Natural Uwaga Wiel. KSIĘŻA Women’s Care in Colorado. New Milford; Fr. Roman Kmiec, as pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Any Priest/Deacon who is interested in Certification for Pro-Life CM Ansonia; reviewing a renewed, trial, English, Easter Women’s Healthcare Cen- Bust of St. John Paul II Fr. Marek Sobczak, CM, as pastor of St. Stanislaus Parish, Food Blessing rite for Święcone with ters. Former abortion doctor- Blessed and Installed. A New Haven. catechetical, multicultural, and bulletin turned pro-life advocate Dr. John gift of the U.S. Knights of Colum- resources, eMail Rev. Czeslaw M. Krysa, Bruchalski recently opened Tepey- bus, a bust of St. John Paul II, mod- SLD at [email protected]. ac OB/GYN, renowned throughout elled after the John Paul II statue at Polish-English Please mention what town the country for its pro-life gyne- the St. John Paul II National Shrine and state you’re in. cologists and obstetricians and neo- in Washington, D.C., was presented Translator Szczęść Wam Boże! natal hospice program. The center to Kraków’s St. John Paul II Sanc- • official documents, letters, is a spacious, bright office near the tuary. Stanisław Cardinal Dziwisz e-mails, etc. hospital where its doctors deliver blessed the bust in the presence of • reasonable rates. babies in Northern Virginia. 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In city.” This Is How It Begins: my, is fired for show host, Tommy’s father — a the excerpt below, Ludka and her Joan Dempsey earned her MFA A Novel allegedly silenc- State Senator — is compelled to husband Izaak are looking into their in creative writing and a post-grad by Joan Dempsey ing Christian fight against its passage. Dempsey backyard watching deer. certificate in creative writing peda- She Writes Press, 2017, 399 pgs. students, but uses an even hand when writing “Ludka stood next to him and felt gogy from Antioch University in In 2009, Ludka Zeilonka, art the real reasons about both sides of the issue. Both the chill of the glass. The deer were Los Angeles. She has been pub- professor and survivor of the World for his dismissal the pastor leading the charge against beautiful. Healthy. When Lolek and lished in Alligator Juniper, The War II, is unwillingly brought into soon becomes the teachers and the talk show host Frank were toddlers there had been Adirondack Review, and Plenitude the middle of a political battle when evident. He and with political aspirations are given only forest and field out there, and Magazine among others. Dempsey her grandson, along with a group of every single voices and motivations for pushing then one day a pair of beavers had is the winner of the 2017 Maureen others, is fired from his teaching po- other teacher let go is gay. Soon af- the bill into law. arrived and resurrected the dormant Egen Writers Exchange Award from sition. What follows is a story about ter, he is violently attacked in front In the center of it all is Ludka, wetland, drowning the forest in the Poets & Writers for This Is How It free speech, intolerance, and what of his own home. who has seen it all before and it process. Ludka loved the water but Begins. She lives in snowy Maine happens if bigotry is allowed to fo- When a bill, proposing to give causes buried disturbing memories had never gotten used to the way the with her family. This Is How It Be- ment into violence. school boards the power to define of her past to spring forward. dead trees jutted up like so many gins is Dempsey’s debut novel. Second Looks The real-life story of Second Lieutenant Vadek Kossakowski by Catherine A. Hamilton what will be a fight for his life and his moments the way to the key victory at Bolo- across Europe. This tragedy is more lengthy trek— of dire depression when his mind gna, where the Polish flag was hoist- poignant because by the end of this A Homeland Denied: on trucks, trains, wanted only to escape — but when ed. The Poles destroyed three more inspiring story, the reader develops In the Footsteps of a Polish POW boats, and miles the only escape would be death it- enemy divisions before Churchill a fondness for Lieutenant Kossa- (Whittles Publishing, 118 of forced march- self. declared the war in Europe over. kowski. pp., £16.99/$16.68) es—to eventual The poignancy of the prison nar- The Polish troops celebrated with Writers of historical nonfiction Literary nonfiction at its best, confinement at rative juxtaposed with memories of “… the American troops who had carry the burden of attending to all Irena Kossakowski’s A Homeland the infamous Vadek’s homeland is all the more joined them, through the crowded the details of fact. What to include? Denied: in the Footsteps of a Pol- Siberian gulag, necessary to give this book a com- streets, while the chorus of ‘Viva What to leave out? How to keep ish POW tells the real-life story of Camp Kola. plete glimpse into the Polish role in Polonia!’ rang in their ears.” from boring the reader who knows Second Lieutenant Vadek Kossa- “The double Hitler’s defeat, something that his- Unbeknownst to Vadek and his what happens at the end? I know kowski, the author’s father. Fifty iron gates loomed in front of him, torians all too often have ignored. fellow Polish soldiers, the happiness plenty about this particular subject years after his release from prison, and with each quaking step he felt Even more fascinating is the fact of victory was to be short lived. The matter and couldn’t put the book he wrote the letter to his grandson as if he were walking to his doom.” that the Soviets moved the lieutenant lieutenant learned very soon that down until I got to the last page. that motivated Vadek’s daughter to When the barbed-wire prison gates from frozen Siberia, and ultimately, he couldn’t return home to Poland Irene Kossakowski rises to the lit- tell his story. “At last I understood swing shut, the camp commandant’s allowed his transfer to the scorch- without the certainty of returning to erary challenge and skillfully trans- his nightmares,” the author writes in voice echoes over the prison yard, ing Palestinian desert due to Hit- a Soviet prison. There was no free forms this historical account into a the book’s preface. “This will be your grave!” The men- ler’s betrayal of Stalin by invading Poland, a homeland denied because creative work of nonfiction about Narrated as though from inside tal and physical horror of isolation Russia. That event saved the lives Moscow received the prize. Mus- World War II. a Soviet prison camp in Siberia, A in Siberia sets in. “Bones and joints of hundreds of thousands of Polish ings of betrayal fill the final chapter v v v Homeland Denied transports the became as fragile as glass, so they military and civilians, and Lieuten- when Vadek grapples with what he Catherine A. Hamilton, a free- reader further back in time with could break with the slightest pres- ant Kossakowski was one of them. foresees as Poland’s fate. Fifty years lance writer of Polish decent whose memoir-like snippets of the sol- sure ... they would reset themselves The Polish government-in-exile was behind the iron curtain of commu- articles and poems appear in maga- dier’s childhood on his parents’ awkwardly without the person clever enough to forge an Amnesty nism was unimaginable. Another zines and newspapers, is author of farm in Poland, at boarding school, knowing. Until much later.” Pact with Stalin that freed all Pol- sad and shocking result of the mis- the book chapter, “Katherine Grac- and with his first love. The con- But just in time, the story of a ish people imprisoned in or by the takes made during the Yalta Agree- zyk,” in Forgotten Survivors, edited trasting threads of his life treat the youthful, innocent Vadek keeps USSR. Once his bones thawed, the ment is that not one Polish soldier by Richard C. Lukas. To learn more reader to a kind of intimacy rarely lovers of historical nonfiction from lieutenant felt alive again, recalling, was allowed to march in victory pa- about her, visit: www.catherineaha- seen in nonfiction. In addition to her despair and warms their hearts. “Having endured the terrible condi- rades in England or anywhere else milton.com. father’s personal memories, Irene Readers are rescued from the icy tions in Siberia and being denied so Kossakowski reveals the secrets of winds that freeze a man’s eyelids much for so long, even the simplest Our Hours are: shut and are transported to a farm things seemed luxurious.” He had LOWS stealth and cunning that kept Vadek KO Ki Lunch alive while imprisoned. where a boy runs with his cousin af- never been so happy to see a bar of SO ’S M-F 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. For readers of all ages, the beauti- ter squealing piglets. “… you can’t soap! Fri. Night Dinners fully written vignettes employ strik- make friends with a pig like you can The past and the present col- 5:00-9:00 p.m. ing imagery that evokes a range of a horse or even a cow. Pigs just stare lide on the page when Vadek meets Sat. Night Dinners emotions. Second Lieutenant Vadek at you, like this one’s doing,” Vadek up with his cousin Andrzei on the Kossakowski’s war takes us on an tells his cousin. “That’s because she battlefields of Monte Cassino. But 4:00-9:00 p.m. extraordinary journey from Russian likes you!” answers Andrzei. again, the author holds nothing back Lounge open ‘til 1:00 gulags into the harrowing Battle of That is not to say the atmosphere in her description of her father’s a.m. on Fri. and Sat. Monte Casino in Italy. The book’s of impending doom is forgotten grief when the happy reunion with Cleveland’s Premier narrative moves skillfully between when the anecdotes of childhood Andrzei is short. During the harrow- Polish American the experiences of the young Vadek pay homage to the happiness of a ing but victorious battle for Monte UNIVERSITY INN Restaurant and those of the mature lieutenant carefree youth. Quite the opposite. 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Happenings: Chicago Style

Marching with the Three Kings ka to recognize is an official in several Catholic mated on August 15.

ł Thaddeus “Ted” Ma- i P karewicz, chief legal counsel to organizations. Since his arrival in Kolbe was canonized by Pope the Assessor of Cook County, as its the Chicago area, he has committed John Paul II on October 10, 1982. ariusz

: D “Man of the Year,” and to induct the vast amounts of volunteer time to He is known as the patron saint of Society’s 2018 officers. serving Polonia. prisoners, drug addicts, and jour- hoto P The evening began with the sing- nalists. This relic of St. Maximilian ing of the national anthems of Po- Kolbe is now on permanent display land and the United States, sung at St. Ita. by Izabela Jarko and Patrick Gawronski, followed by welcom- A COPERNICUS CENTER SHAKE ing remarks by Romuald Matuszc- UP. The Copernicus Center (CC), zak, Inaugural Ball chair. Makare- which is supported by the Coperni- wicz humbly thanked everyone cus Foundation, a not-for-profit or- present and CS President Steven ganization, is known by more than Rakowski reflected on CS changes just Polish Americans living in the and future plans. Chicago area. It’s a place for Polish The Honorable John A. and non-Polish concerts, numerous Wasilewski, Retired Circuit Court ethnically-diverse cultural events, Three Kings on horseback. Judge of Cook County, administered and multi-cultural social service by Geraldine Balut Coleman ish diaspora’s growing interest in the oath of office to the 2018-2019 programs. During the Labor Day Chicago Polonia. He noted that, on CS officers and directors, includ- weekend, its “Taste of Polonia” at- CHICAGO — Balthazar, Kasper, the way, he met Hispanics who were ing: President Steven Rakowski, tracts approximately 40,000 guests and Melchior rode on horseback very interested in what was happen- Executive Vice President Peter from many ethnic backgrounds. It down Belmont Avenue, one of the ing and enthusiastically joined the Dykas, Second Vice President Ma- serves English-speaking, Polish- busiest streets on Chicago’s North- entourage. Once the “Three Kings” rio Mikoda, Recording Secretary ST. MAXIMILIAN RELIC speaking, and other English-as-a- west Side, then turned down Long reached St. Ladislaus, they re-enact- Charles Cwiakala, Financial Sec- HOUSED IN CHICAGO. St. Ita Second-Language patrons. Avenue. From St. Ferdinand to St. ed the homage of Jesus. Mary was retary Richard Wiermanski, Trea- Catholic Church, on the North Side During the last week in Janu- Ladislaus Church, approximately portrayed by Katarzyna Smolecki, surer Robert Nowaczyk, Advocate of Chicago, has installed a relic of ary, speculations were heard within 1,500 people marched over a mile and Joseph by Krzysztof Wasik. Adam Konopka, Senior Director St. Maximilian Kolbe (above), the Polonia that Gregg Kobeliński, down these streets that were par- Thanks to the St. Ladislaus Polish Thaddeus Makarewicz, Direc- Polish Franciscan friar martyred at long-time managing director of the tially closed to traffic. Poles wearing Club, processioners were served hot tor of Social Activities, Romuald the Auschwitz concentration camp, Copernicus Foundation and Center paper crowns and carrying flags and beverages and snacks in the parish Matuszczak, Director of Personnel including beard trimmings, which had resigned or had lost his CC post. balloons sang Polish and English hall. Mark Orwat, Director of Outreach were saved by fellow friars before Gregg has held this office for seven carols in the fifth annual celebra- Ronald Topczewski, and Director Kolbe’s imprisonment. Accord- years and had previously held the tion of January 7, the solemnity of of Publications/Webmaster Chris- ing to Father Bob Cook, pastor of office of president of the Copernicus oleman topher Grzadziel. Peter Dykas St. Ita and also a Franciscan friar, Foundation for four years. Another the Epiphany, the Feast of the Three C announced the Society’s Booster Father Kolbe ordered the friars to board officer, Lester Wojcinowic,

Kings. alut The celebration began at St. B Award, annually given to that mem- put his beard trimmings in the fur- had also lost his position. Ferdinand Church, where Rev. ber who brought in the most new nace. But he was unaware that the Ted Przybylo, listed on the CC members. The 2018 recipient was furnace would not be lit that day. website as its treasurer, has subse- Zdzisław “Jason” Torba, pastor, eraldine and Bishop John R. Manz, Auxil- : G Ted Makarewicz. After dinner, Thus, his trimmings survived. quently been selected at the acting guests danced to the music of The Father Kolbe was a well-known managing director of the Coperni- iary Bishop of Chicago, spoke of the hoto P meaning of this feast day. The joint Anthony Kawalkowski Orchestra. scholar, the founder of the largest cus Foundation and Center. As yet, caroling was led by the pastor of “Man of the Year” honoree, Ted religious order in Poland, and the there has been no official announce- Our Lady of Victory, Rev. Michael Makarewicz is a native Detroiter, publisher of the largest magazine in ment from the Copernicus Founda- Wyrzykowski. Participating in the who received his bachelor’s degree Poland. Thus, he became a target of tion. procession and walking along with in history from the University of the Nazis. The Gestapo arrested him According to Ted Przybylo, Rev. Torba and Rev. Wyrzykowski Detroit. He moved to Chicago to on February 17, 1941, and on May Kobeliński resigned but he had were Polish Vice Consul Piotr attend Lewis University College of 28, he was transferred to Auschwitz no further comment on the matter. Semeniuk; alderman of the 30th Law, now known as Northern Illi- and became prisoner #16670. However, he stated that the “Coper- Ward, Ariel Reboyras; alderman nois University College of Law, and When a prisoner from his bar- nicus Center is now a well-managed of the 22nd Ward, Ricardo Munoz; has been an active Illinois attorney racks escaped, it was the beginning and more stable institution than ever and Jesús “Chuy” Garcia, member Thaddeus Makarewicz since May 1980. Ted served as pres- of the end for Kolbe. This escape before.” of the Cook County Board of Com- ident, chairman, director, and mem- meant that, in reprisal, 10 prison- The Copernicus Center has, in missioners. The procession was ac- CHICAGO SOCIETY INAUGU- ber of numerous Polish American ers in Kolbe’s barracks were to be recent years, become one of the companied by music of the Miseri- RAL BALL. On January 27, almost organizations. He is the recipient murdered. These 10 prisoners were most important centers of socio- cordia Band of Lombard. 150 guests attended the Chicago So- of the Cavalier’s Cross of Order of placed in a starvation bunker, and, cultural life in Chicago. The Polo- Once everyone arrived at St. ciety (CS) of the Polish National Al- Merit of the Republic of Poland and within two weeks, all were dead nian community awaits a clear and Ladislaus, Father Marek Jankows- liance Inaugural Ball at the Victoria was the Grand Marshall of the 120th except Kolbe. On August 14, 1941, detailed explanation of the reasons ki, S. J., pastor of St. Ladislaus, in the Park located in Mount Pros- Anniversary of the Polish Constitu- the Nazis killed him by a lethal in- that these changes at the Foundation shared his observations on the Pol- pect, Illinois. The CS was pleased tion Day Parade. Additionally, Ted jection of carbolic acid. He was cre- were considered necessary. Chicago Polonians You Should Know Lira Ensemble to Tour Poland CHICAGO —For more than 25 Romuald “Ro” Matuszczak years, the Lira Ensemble has orga- by Geraldine Balut Coleman many Polonia awards he has received. Among Person of the Year Award from the Chicago Soci- nized tours of Poland. Its cultural them are the Appreciation and Legion of Honor ety (CS) of the PNA. tours include lots of music, song and The fourth person in my series of “Chicago Awards of the Polish National Alliance (PNA), Matuszczak is proudest of his 61 years of dance — both folk and classical. Polonians You Should Know” is Romuald “Ro” participation on the Polish Constitution Day membership in the Chicago Society of the PNA. Lira Tours also spotlight folklore, Matuszczak, a member of the fast diminishing Committee, 14 years as president from the Pol- He served as its president for four separate non- traditions, architecture, history and “Greatest Generation.” A survivor of the consecutive terms and continues as its direc- all types of Polish cuisine. Great Depression, who served as a U.S. tor of social activities. Many CS members In 2018, Lira is offering two Marine during World War II, Ro has shown come to Ro for his expert guidance regard- tours: Central and Southern Poland, pride in a tireless work ethic and a faithful ing the rules and procedures of the organiza- departing Chicago, June 21-July 5; commitment to all that he did and continues tion. He has served for over 17 years as the and Northern Poland and Lithuania, chair or co-chair of the Polish Constitution to do. departing Chicago, July 19-Aug. 2. Day Parade Committee, and for 40 continu- Born in Chicago on July 10, 1924, “Ro” Lira’s Southern Tour includes Matuszczak, has been active in Chicago ous years, he has served as a chair of the guided tours of Warsaw, Krakow, Polonia for many, many years. As he ap- Pre-Parade Chicago Society Polish Consti- Zakopane, Czestochowa, St. John proaches his 94th birthday, he will begin tution Day Parade Brunch. He will serve in 75 years of service to his community. After this capacity again in 2018. Ro has served Paul II home, Chopin’s home, Aus- serving in the Pacific during World War II as chairman of the Chicago Society Deserv- chwitz, and Wieliczka, as a U.S. Marine staff sergeant, he returned ing Children’s Christmas Party for 54 years. The Northern Tour includes War- home to begin college at Loyola University He is also proud of his involvement in the saw, Gdansk, Poznan, Torun, Cho- Chicago, receiving a bachelor of science de- Polish Legion of American Veterans, the pin’s birthplace, Malbork Castle and gree in history. Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the American Vilnius and Trakai in Lithuania. Ro has since spent 72 years in the travel Legion. Lira tours are escorted by Lu- business. His company, R. Matuszczak and When he is not attending monthly din- cyna Migala of WCEV Radio, who Company Travel Agency, also known as ner meetings of the Chicago Society and is co-founder, artistic director, and Photo: Geraldine Balut Coleman general manager of the Ensemble. Matco Travel, recently celebrated its 98th Ro and Chris Matuszczak its Foundation, helping someone in need, anniversary; Romuald’s father, Richard Ma- or chairing an event, Ro finds time to play Since the Lira Ensemble is a tuszczak, started it on January 13, 1920. Since the piano, saxophone, or clarinet. Romuald charity, a portion of the tour cost is 1946, Ro has been actively assisting travelers. ish American Business Club, the Medal of Honor is the devoted husband of Harriet “Chris.” He is tax deductible. Ro’s lifelong dedication to the Polish Ameri- from Poland’s Ministry of Sport and Tourism for proud of his six children, two step children, and For details, call (773) 539-4900 can community has been celebrated through the his work in expanding tourism to Poland, and the 10 grandchildren. or 1-800-547-LIRA. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • MARCH 2018 www.polamjournal.com 9 Minnesota Voice “Concertina Bowl” Marks 40 years by Mark Dillon a month to produce one completely Bowl attendees, Ohotto said. The 2003, when 28 people from Minne- wicz, the pair were interviewed by hand-made instrument. Polish-style Cynor Classics, Bobby sota fi rst visited Bytów to rediscover KQAL, a radio station at Winona A week before the fl ock from “Over time the hub has shifted and Bernie Cynor, were also a fea- their family heritage. The bilateral State University, A podcast of that Philadelphia fl ew into downtown (from Chicago)” said David Sibins- tured part of 11 hours of entertain- relationship, begun by founder Fr. interview is at https://beta.prx.org/ Minneapolis for Super Bowl LII, ki, president of the Czech Area Con- ment. Paul Breza, has expanded to include stories/112890. hundreds of musical eagles gathered certina Club in New Prague. At 260 Opinions vary about the dif- mutual student exchanges. At the time, Fr. Breza estimat- 18 miles north for members, Sibinski, ferences in sound between Polish, This year’s events to mark the ed that 85% of the original Polish the 40th Annual who is part Pol- Czech and German styles, but one May 3rd anniversary of Poland’s Kashubian settlers had emigrated Concertina ish American, school of thought is that the Polish 1792 Constitution and Sylka’s visit from an area within fi ve miles of Bowl. boosts that style of play has more emphasis on include a celebratory Mass at the Bytów. Neighboring Pine Creek, S u b - the CACC A notes and changes chords sooner Basilica of Saint Stanislaus in Wi- Wisc. was settled across the Missis- u r b a n is the larg- or later. Ohotto said the diff erences nona on Saturday, May 5 and a re- sippi River from Winona by Kashu- B l a i n e , est club of are akin to speaking English with ception and dinner at the museum’s bians around 1860. M i n n . ’s its kind in diff erent accents. annex hall, Fr. Breza adds. Winona’s current population is B r o o k the world. Four years ago, when Sylka fi rst about 27,000 while Bytów, found- Hall at The in- POlisH maYOr tO Visit min- visited Minnesota along with Bytow ed in the 13th century, has about Blainbrook strument was nEsOta, wiscOnsin in maY Council Chairman Leszek Waszkie- 17,000 people. played host fi rst popular- WINONA, Minn. – Bytów, Po- to a Jan. 27 ized in Chi- land mayor Ryszard Sylka plans to milestone jam cago in the late visit the historic Kashubian enclaves STERLING SILVER JEWELRY festival of musicians from across 1880s and became a staple of Polish of Winona and Pine Creek, Wisc. in the Midwest who play concertinas, polka music in the 1940s, according early May during the Polish Cultur- the square bellows-driven, free-reed to a timeline on the U.S. Concerti- al Institute and Museum’s week of A B C D E cousin of the accordion. na Association’s website. A music Polish Con- Art Ohotto of Coon Rapids has store in Minneapolis owned by Pat s t i t u t i o n been the event’s quarterback for Watters was an early distributor of c e l e b r a - four decades, organizing it as a sheet music arranged specifi cally tions. F fundraiser for Knights of Colum- for chemnitzers, the site says. Winona G I bus Council #5141. Ohotto hopes The chemnitzer has its roots in is a sister H to keep alive the tradition – which 1830s Germany and is named for city with drew a crowd of 465 this season -- the city of Chemnitz in Saxony near Bytów and for another decade. the Czech Republic border. Concer- many of its J K “That’s the goal I’m hoping for,” tina players say the instrument is f o u n d i n g he said. harder to play than an accordion be- Kashubian ALL SHOWN The Concertina Bowl started as cause of its complexity (it typically f a m i l i e s ACTUAL SIZE an idea among four men for a jam has 104 music buttons rather than a are origi- party in the Twin Cities in 1978 piano-like keyboard). nally from ALL ITEMS ARE STERLING SILVER • ALL THESE ITEMS ARE that drew 100 people at a $1 cover In the Midwest, the chemnitzer Bytów in Bytów, Poland mayor AVAILABLE IN 14 KT. GOLD • PLEASE CONTACT US FOR PRICING charge, Ohotto explained. Over the has evolved into a multi-cultural northwest- Ryszard Sylka will visit years it has grown to attract dozens instrument, fostering Polish, Czech ern Poland. Kashubian enclaves. DESCRIPTION GOLDEN LION of nationally-known players of all and German-style variations of play. K a s h u - A. 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Polonia of the Eastern Great Lakes Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra to Tour Poland by Michael Pietruszka Paul II Polish Cultural Centre closing its offices in West Seneca in Mississauga, Ontario hosted its and transferring operations to the BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo “Odlotowy Bal Karnawalowy” fea- home of President James Jozwiak. Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO) turing violinist Vasyl Popadiuk and The new mailing address is P.O. Box will be touring Poland with per- the Marek Majewski Band ... Also 115, Springville, NY 14141-0115 ... formances in Luslawice, Rzeszow, on the 3rd, Ludowa Nuta spon- The General Pulaski Association Wroclaw, Warsaw, Katowice and sored its “Bal Swistaka - Zbojnika” will hold its Annual Wreath Laying Lublin from March 15th through the (“Peoples’ Ball”) at the ZPwK Hall Ceremony at the Pulaski statue in 22nd. Their program, spotlighting in Hamilton, Ontario ... St. Casi- Downtown Buffalo on March 2nd. American master composers, will mir Parish in Buffalo’s Kaisertown The ceremony will be followed by include Barber’s “Symphony No. neighborhood held a “Thunder Can- the group’s Installation Banquet at 1”; Gershwin’s “Piano Concerto in dle Procession and Blessing”, Feb. the Protocol Restaurant in Cheek- F”, featuring pianist Conrad Tao; 4th. The Villa Maria Chorus and the towaga. Kevin O’Connell from and Bernstein’s “Symphonic Danc- Quo Vadis Choir led the final carol- WGRZ-TV will serve as Master of es” from “West Side Story.” Also ing ... The Canadian Polish Con- Ceremonies, Erie County Legislator on the program is Krzysztof Pend- gress marked its 85th anniversary, Barbara Miller Williams and Erie erecki’s “Adagietto” from “Paradise Feb. 7th. County District Attorney John Fly- Lost.” This program was designed The Polish Genealogical Soci- nn will be the guest speakers, and to celebrate the centennial of Leon- ety of New York State met at Villa Cheektowaga Town Justice Paul Pi- The Permanent Chair of Polish Culture at Canisius College ard Bernstein and the 85th birthday Maria College in Cheektowaga on otrowski will install the group’s of- joined with the Holocaust Resource Center of Buffalo in hosting Janina of Penderecki, in accordance with the 8th ... The Lechowia Polish ficers: Brian Rusk (president), Chris (Jeannie) Smith, daughter of Polish heroine and Righteous Gentile Irena the theme of the 2018 Beethoven Canadian Folk Dance Company Witkowski (first vice-president), Gut Opdyke, for UN Holocaust Remembrance Day. Ms. Smith’s presenta- Easter Festival. More information marked its 40th anniversary with a Kenneth Graber (second vice-pres- tion, held Jan. 28, 2018, tells her mother’s story which is outlined in the on the tour is available at . and a Gala Concert at the Rose The- King (sergeant-at-arms) and Rev New York area and talked to approximately 1200 students with this mes- atre in Brampton, Ontario on the Cole Webster (chaplain). sage of faith, forgiveness and love. Assistance for the presentations also POLONIA TIDBITS. The Polish 11th ... “Impuls” performed at the Buffalo Distilling will be releas- came from the Canisius College History Department, the Center for Pol- Union of America announced its “Ostatki” at the John Paul II Pol- ing its new Buffalo-made One Foot ish Studies Program at Daemen College, the Polish Arts Club of Buffalo, scholarship recipients for 2017: ish Cultural Centre in Mississauga Cock Krupnik at a polka party fea- and the Polish Legacy Project. To secure Janina Smith for a lecture con- Stanley Czaster Award to Alana on the 10th of February ... Other turing Special Delivery at its Lark- tact [email protected] or visit her website: www.ireneopdyke.com/ Biggie of Pendleton; and National “Walentynki/Ostatki” were held inville neighborhood cocktail bar on The Canisius Polish Chair annually sponsors a film at the Buffalo In- Board Awards to Stephanie Biggie at the Bravo Bistro and Livadia March 3rd ... Also on the 3rd, Potts ternational Jewish Film Festival. This year’s presentation is the documen- of Pendleton, Trevor Brudz and Banquet Hall in Mississauga, the Banquet Hall will host its “5th An- tary, Raise the Roof, about the centerpiece exhibit at Warsaw’s POLIN Mu- Victoria Brudz of Brockport, Bran- Hamilton Dom Polski, and the Pol- nual Spring Fling” featuring The seum and the students who created it. Screenings will be held on March don Galanti, Danielle Galanti, ish Hall in Burlington, Ontario on Knewz ... On March 9th, the Polish 11th and 13th at 1:00 p.m. at the Dipson Theatres, 3500 Main Street, Buf- and Rebecca Galanti of Hamburg, the 10th. rock group Perfect will perform at falo, NY 14226. Tickets are $10.00 Edward Halady of Cheektowaga, The Polish Heritage Dancers the Meeting House in Oakville ... The Polish Chair will also be coordinating a Mass in memory of Irena Joseph MacFarlane of Fairport, of WNY hosted their “21st Annual The Western New York Division Krzyzanowska Sendler on the 10th anniversary of her death, on Saturday, Charles Nigro and Nicolette Ni- Paczki Day Celebration” featuring of the Polish American Congress May 12, 2018 at 5:10 p.m. at St. Michael Church, 651 Washington Street, gro of West Seneca, Michael Rusk “Special Delivery” at Holy Mother will hold its election meeting at the Buffalo, NY 14203. Following the Mass, In the Name of Their Mothers, a of Amherst and Michael Taylor of of the Rosary Cathedral in Lan- Millennium Hotel in Cheektowaga documentary produced by Mary Skinner on the courageous efforts of Salem, Conn. ... The BPO Cham- caster, Feb. 11th ... The John Paul on March 14th ... The Polish Arts Irena Sendler and the organization, Zegota, to save the lives of 2500 Jew- ber Orchestra performed Bach’s II Polish Cultural Centre was the Club of Buffalo will be accepting ish children from the Warsaw Ghetto will be screened. A reception will “Brandenburg Concerto No. 3” and site of the “Wysniona Milosc” Val- applications for its 2018 visual or follow. The event is free and open to the public. Dvorak’s “Serenade for Strings” at entine Concert; and St. Maximillian performing arts scholarship until St. Stanislaus Church in Buffalo’s Kolbe Parish in Mississauga hosted April 2nd. Historic Polonia District, Feb. 2nd the inauguration of the celebration versary Time Capsule was blessed, The Chopin Singing Society held v v v ... The Adam Mickiewicz Library of the 100th anniversary of Poland Feb. 18th ... On February 21st, the its “Annual Celebration for Cho- If you have an item for this col- and Dramatic Circle, also in Buf- regaining its independence, on the Polish Arts Club of Buffalo heard pin’s Birthday” at the Pvt. Leonard umn, please send the information by falo’s Historic Polonia District, 11th as well ... “PhoCus” played at from Edward Reilly III on “The Im- Post VFW in Cheektowaga on the the 6th day of the month preceding hosted a “Pop Up Candlemas” on the “Paczki Day Fat Tuesday Cel- pact of Polish Immigration on the 27th publication month (i.e. March 6th the 2nd and “Isa’s Sweet Friday” ebration” at Potts Banquet Hall in Civic and Religious Identity of the for the April issue) to pietruszka@ Polish Carnival tradition on the 9th Cheektowaga on the 13th. United States” at the Harlem Road UPCOMING. As of March 1, the verizon.net. On February 3rd, the John The St. John Kanty 125th Anni- Community Center in Amherst ... Polish Union of America will be Across New York

Consul General Golubiewski Noise,” Wed., March 14, 2018 at Contact Mary Lou Wyrobek at Committee and the Amherst South PolishFest Announces 2018 to Visit State Capital 7:00 p.m. The concert will feature [email protected] for infor- Rotary Club and host of the Rusk Book Club Selections young artists including Western mation. Report radio program on ESPN AM LATHAM — From June 1-3, ALBANY — Through efforts New York sopranos Emily Helen- 1520, which is broadcast to 17 states 2018, PolishFest will return to 250 of the Polish American Congress, brook and Haley Brunstad, and pia- and Canada. Old Maxwell Rd., The Capital Re- Western New York Division, Consul nist Dominik Wrona of Ontario, as Rusk Re-Elected Pulaski The General Pulaski Associa- gion’s largest celebration of Polish General of the Republic of Poland well as veteran pianist Ivan Docen- Association President tion hosts the annual Pulaski Day and Polish American culture will in New York, Maciej Golubiewski, ko in works of Chopin, Paderewski, Parade which has been led by Presi- BUFFALO — Brian D. Rusk, again feature its popular PolishFest will be meeting with lawmakers in Beethovan, Mozart, and pieces re- dent John F. Kennedy, First Lady international public relations con- Book Club. Festival goers are en- Albany on March 6, 2018. lated to World War I, and more. A Pat Nixon and Poland’s Secretary sultant, has been elected to his 30th couraged to buy the books and read The consul general will have free will offering will be taken to of State Anna Maria Anders. This one year term as president of the them before the festival. The authors meetings with Leadership from the benefit the Leokadja Dombroska/ event is chaired by Mira Szramel General Pulaski Association, Inc. will be speaking, selling and sign- Senate and Assembly. He will be re- Polish Singers Alliance of America with co-chairs Joseph M. Rej, Jr. Also elected were: 1st Vice Pres- ing books at the festival and there ceived by both legislative chambers. Scholarship Fund. and Edward J. Reska, Jr. ident Chris Witkowski, 2nd Vice will be the opportunity to discuss Representatives from various New Ms. Helenbrook is a winner of General Pulaski Association President Hon. Kenneth E. Graber, the books with other literary-mind- York State divisions of the Polish numerous awards, including the committee chairs are: Wreath Lay- Esquire, Treasurer Edward J. Reska, ed festival goers. And yes, they do American Congress will be present Polish Singers Alliance Scholar- ing, Jerry Inda, Installation, Marian Jr., Secretary Jerry Inda, Sergeant At serve that essential book club staple, for the visit for this auspicious oc- ship, the American Prize in Vocal Kreutzer, Spaghetti Dinner, Irene Arms Douglas E. King, Sr., Honor- wine, at PolishFest (as well as many casion. Performance, and the 2017 Getting Kmiotek, Gala and Banquet, Joseph ary Directors Renee Harzewski, Dr. varieties of Polish beer). Polish American Congress, West- to Carnegie Voice Competition, and Rej, Jr. and Kenneth Graber, Sou- Jack Kotlarz, M.D. and Hon. Sandi This year’s PolishFest Book ern New York Division President, has been showcased on the CBS venir Booklet, Chris Witkowski, Schmid and Chaplain, the Reverend Club selections are: echoes of tat- James L. Ławicki II, thanked New Morning Show with Renee Flem- Countess and Princess, Elaine Kol- Cole Webster. tered tongues: memory unfolded, York State Senator (59th District) ing. bert and Donna Skobjak, Christmas Brian Dwight Rusk of Amherst by John Guzlowski, The Best Polish Patrick Gallivan for his assistance The concert will take place at St. Party, Danielle Merchant and Gov- is also president of the Friendship Restaurant in Buffalo, by William in coordinating the consul general’s Michael Church, 651 Washington ernment, Camille Brandon. (mental health) Foundation, board Kowalski, and Grace Revealed, by visit to the State Capitol. St., Buffalo 14203, which houses The Pulaski Association has sa- member of the M.D.A., the Chal- Greg Archer. the Jack Koessler Memorial Stein- luted the legacy of Revolutionary lenger (space education) Learning For more information about Pol- way Grand Piano. Free Parking is War Hero of two continents, Gen- Concert Scheduled Center, Lockport, vice president/ ishFest, visit www.PolishFest-NY. BUFFALO — The Permanent available, and the Polish Arts Club eral and Count Casimir Pulaski for treasurer of the Villa Serein Con- org, or www.facebook.com/Polish- Chair of Polish Culture at Canisius will provide a reception following over 80 years in Western New York. dominium Association, member FestNY. College presents “Make a Joyful the concert. of the Buffalo Club Entertainment POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • MARCH 2018 www.polamjournal.com 11

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Polonian Places The Polonia Institute 2018 Essay Contest TORRANCE, Calif. — After St. Wenceslaus RC Church, Chicago 123 years of partition and occupa- by Gregory L. Witul Parkview, between the Northwest- tion, Poland regained its indepen- ern Railroad tracks and Pulaski dence in 1918. However, the Polish 3400 N Monticello Ave. Road. In June of 1912, Archbishop state had to struggle for two more Chicago, Illinois Quigley responding to the plea of years on the battlefi eld and through Status: Open the Poles appointed Rev. Ferdinand diplomacy to defend its fragile sov- C. Scieszka to organize the three ereignty. Roman Dmowski of the For generations, Milwaukee Ave. hundred families of the area and Polish National Committee became has been the beating heart of Chi- establish a new parish under the pa- the spokesman for the Polish inter- cago’s Polish community. Off this tronage of St. Wenceslaus. est in the Allied coalition. In June main thoroughfare are some of the While most founding priests 1918, the independence of Poland most recognizable Polish churches spend months struggling to raise was endorsed by the Allies. On No- in the nation. The historic parishes funds so they can buy a plot of vember 11, 1918 the Polish Regency of Holy Trinity, St. Stanislaus Kost- land and build a church, Father Sci- Council granted extensive powers ka, St. Hyacinth Basilica, and All eszka completed this task in about to Jozef Pilsudski who became the Saints Polish National Catholic Ca- 10 weeks. Knowing that a church First Marshal of the Second Polish thedral are found near Milwaukee. would be needed in the neighbor- Republic. Also near where the Avenue meets hood, the Archdiocese had already In France, a Polish army known Pulaski Street, is the Art Deco in- purchased a block of land on Mon- as the Blue Army was formed. It spired, Kosciol Swietego Waclawa ticello Avenue for the parish to use. was comprised of 70,000 Poles and or St. Wenceslaus Roman Catholic To welcome their new neighbor, St. 20,000 Polish Americans. A 30,000- Church. Hyacinth Church gave Father Sci- St. Wenceslaus was founded in 1912 to relieve overcrowding at St. Hyacinth men strong Polish army was also From the establishment of St. eszka an old frame building they formed in the East. Under Marshal Stanislaus Kostka RC Church in were no longer using which served parish, which first met in a small wooden frame structure at Roscoe Street and Lawndale Avenue. Pilsudski, the united Polish army 1867, Poles had been slowly mak- as the fi rst home of St. Wenceslaus. succeeded in preserving the liberty ing their way northwest from this That September, Father Sciesz- ful parishioners. While they had the visit the church during a tour of the of Poland. epicenter. By 1910 they had reached ka celebrated the fi rst Mass at St. Applicants are asked to analyze the emerging neighborhood of Wenceslaus to a full church of grate- building from St. Hyacinth, the par- United States. Five years later on ish still needed a school. On August Ash Wednesday, 1939 a fi re broke the struggle of Poland for indepen- 15, 1912 Father Ferdinand turned out in the boiler room that greatly dence between 1918 and 1920 by the fi rst spade of dirt for what would damaged the combination building. fi rst addressing several issues, out- become a combination church/ Although quickly repaired, the fi re lined on the Polonia Institue’s web- school building. Two years later, reignited the desire of the parish to site (see below). on Corpus Christi Sunday 1914 the build a new church. Awards: $5,000 First Prize, completed structure was dedicated. On March 27, 1940 ground was $2,000 Second Prize, $1,000 Third For the next ten years Father Fer- broken for a Romanesque-Art Deco Prize. Additional essays may be dinand would grow his church and hybrid building designed by McCar- considered for recognition and pub- guide the clubs and organizations thy, Smith, and Eppig. Because of lication. that were born of the parish. the war it would take over two years The 2018 Historical Essay Con- In 1923 Father Scieszka was re- for the church to be completed, but test is open to all residents of the placed by Msgr. Theodore J. Cza- on June 7, 1942 St. Wenceslaus’s United States of America and Can- stka, who with great energy and new home was dedicated. ada between ages 20 and 27 as of vigor, expanded the parish campus. Since its dedication in 1942 St. July 1, 2018. In 1924 a convent was built for the Wenceslaus has remained a strongly For requirements and an applica- teaching sister, in 1925 eight class- Polish parish. But it also has adapt- tion form, visit www.poloniainsti- rooms were added to the school, and ed to modern times off ering Masses tute.net. in 1926 construction of a rectory be- not only in English and Polish but Deadline is July 1, 2018. Results will be announced by August 15, St. Wenceslaus’ overall design is a mix of Byzantine and Romanesque ele- gan. Spanish as well. Today, St. Wenc- As the parish grew, so too did its eslaus is a must-see destination for 2018. ments, with a host of Art Deco features, popular at the time of its early For more information, write to: 1940’s construction. importance to greater Polonia. In architectural and Polish American 1934 Gen. Joseph Haller chose to historians visiting Chicago. [email protected].

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Sports Gortat Celebrates Poland Ceglarski was college hockey’s all- time winningest coach with a record of 673 victories, 339 defeats and 38 ties. An outstanding high school hockey player, Ceglarski went on to All-American honors at Boston Col- lege, NCAA champs his sophomore year. The son of Polish immigrants, he was elected to the National Pol- ish American Sports Hall of Fame in 1993. Washington State quarterback Tyler Hilinski (21). He died of an apparent suicide. The Claremont, California native just fi nished his redshirt sophomore season for the Cougars. He started the team’s bowl Chad Stahelski (left) and Keanu Reeves, who plays the legendary assassin game against Michigan State and John Wick in the movie series of the same name. appeared in eight games, throwing Leitch) Keanu Reeves in the sleeper Gronkowski but his balance prob- Gortat. Promoting his heritage and for 1,176 yards and seven touch- Wisniewski. Helped the Eagles beat hit John Wick, considered by many lems were some of the clearest con- homeland. the Patriots. downs. His brother Ryan, also a quarterback, issued a statement the best American action movie of cussion signs you will ever see. He by Tom Tarapacki named a fi rst team All-American at saying that the Hilinski family was this decade. Since then he’s been is done for the day, unless the Patri- the end of the 2010 season. His fa- “in complete shock and disarray” in demand as a director, and the ots and NFL only want to talk about Marcin Gortat recently cel- ther, Leo, was a standout defensive and that “Tyler was the kid that put 49-year-old will return as sole direc- the concussion protocol for the next ebrated his fi fth Polish Heritage lineman for Penn State who played a smile on everybody’s face when tor for the fi lm’s 2019 sequel. week.” Night with the Washington Wizards, for the Baltimore Colts in the 1980s. they were down, especially his fam- — A tweet by Chris Nowinski tHEY said it. an event he’s been organizing since An uncle, Steve Wisniewski, was a ily.” during the AFC Championship he came to the team fi ve seasons two-time fi rst-team All-America Canadian-born NHL All-Star “Everybody thinks Poland is game when Patriots TE Rob ago. guard during his Penn State career Zarley Za- kind of like Russia: cold, dirty, not Gronkowski received a helmet-to- During the event, a video mes- (1985-88) and was selected All-Pro lapski (49). He too many nice places to visit, which helmet hit. Gronk was assessed with sage by Polish President Andrzej eight times in his 13 years with the suff ered compli- is wrong. We are getting better, and a concussion, and was taken out of Duda was shown reminding the Raiders. However, Stefen was the cations related we already did get better the past 10 the game. Nowinski, who is the co- crowd that Poland is marking the fi rst to play in — and win — a Su- to a viral infec- years. I’m not going to lie, when I founder and CEO of the Concussion centenary of regaining its indepen- per Bowl. tion. His father, made it to the NBA and I left Po- Legacy Foundation, has been dence, and emphasizing the impor- Leonard, named land, we were completely diff erent. critical of the NFL’s concussion tance of the military alliance be- in mEmOriam. A number of sig- him after pro- Eleven years ago I would not say the protocol. v v v tween Poland and the United States. nifi cant deaths have occurred in re- fessional golfer same thing I’m saying now. Poland Special guests included Polish Am- cent weeks: Kermit Zarley. has a lot of beautiful places you can “It’s a huge honor…. MMA is bassador to the United States Piotr Soccer standout Stanisław Originally drafted by the Pittsburgh go and visit. Obviously we are not far away from being Olympic com- Wilczek, actress Alicja Bachleda- “Stan” Terlecki (62). Just 5-8 with Penguins fourth overall in 1986, he Bahamas, we are not Caribbean is- petition, so it’s huge merit for me to Curuś, Polish cheerleaders as well tiny feet, he starred in Poland and played 12 seasons in the NHL. Za- lands or Fiji or Spain, but we still represent our country on so huge an as two Polish military veterans who the United States, and was one of lapski had his best off ensive seasons have a lot of places that you can go international area. I’m very happy fought in Afghanistan. There was indoor soccer’s most lethal strikers. with the Hartford Whalers, with 20 in our country, and defi nitely a lot with that.” also a meet-and-greet with Gortat However, he was an outspoken ad- goals in 1991-92 and 65 points in of history.” — Joanna Jedrzejczyk, on be- for fans. vocate for rights during the rise of 1992-93. He retired in 2000. — Marcin Gortat of the Wash- ing asked to carry the Olympic Among the 20,000 in attendance Solidarity. Australian rugby standout ington Wizards, during an interview fl ame for Poland in the lead up to were Kristy Probst and her fi fth- The Warsaw native began his pro Stan Pilecki (70). Born to Pol- about his annual Polish Heritage the 2018 Winter Olympics. grade reading class at H.D. Cooke career at age 17 and played for three ish parents in a refugee camp in Night Celebration. v v v nEXt mOntH: Elementary. The class studied Po- clubs in the Polish top division. He Germany, his family emigrated to Winter Olympics land last school year, and last sum- was fi rst selected for the national Australia in 1950. “The Pole” was “I feel terrible for Rob Roundup. mer she and two of her students trav- team as a 21-year-old, but his ca- the fi rst player of Polish descent to elled to Poland thanks to the Polish reer for Poland was cut short due to play rugby for Australia. A colorful Embassy in D.C., the U.S. Embassy his open criticism of the communist character with a quick wit as well PAJ SUBSCRIPTION FORM in Poland and Marcin Gortat’s foun- governments of Poland and the So- as a great talent, he is commemo- dation. Dagmara Jasińska of the viet Union. 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The impassable swamps and marshes. by Stefania Borstowa. news from the front reached us People could not even dream about Borstowa, her children and more frequently, and they were bet- the escape. I was terrified to hear Marysia, a home servant, were de- ter. The hope to go back home to this testimony. This man was only ported from Lvov to Krutoyarka, a Poland was revitalizing us. We had twenty two years old, but he looked small village in Kazakstan. Soon more frequent meetings with other like he was fifty. after the Soviet Union invasion, her Polish people and started planning I asked him to stop by our house husband was sent to the labor camp our lives back in Poland. Our eyes in Krutoyarka to get some food, in Eastern Siberia and died of dys- were shining and our backs, until take a rest, so he could have enough entery, but she did not know about it now in pain due to hard work, were strength to get to his village. until after World War II. stretched. One time while walking to the 1. Komi district had many labor camps, PART XXIX. After I came back region, I met a young man. His face so called gulags. Prisoners of the gu- from Kostanay, I was told that one was worn out, and his eyes had no lag were sent there by the hundreds of the Polish women was staying ill any expression. He asked me about of thousands to perform forced labor in the Arctic regions of the already for a long time. Marysia was our location and how far it is to a USSR. Prisoners built city of Vorkuta, treating her until she realized that village of Piestschiany. He was worked at the coal mines, build the she is really healthy. I visited her from our area, but he was sentenced Prisoners place railroad ties on the roadbed of the North Pechora Railway, railways (North Pechora Railway), when she was in an excellent mood to two years of labor camp (gulag) near the city of Vorkuta. roads and the industrial infrastruc- laying in her bed, then she asked me to Komi district1, allegedly for the ture.” Abez was located on the out- whether I would like to see some- theft of grain. I asked him whether officers there and that these people When general Sikorski signed skirts of Vorkuta and it is a place of thing. She uncovered a quilt slightly he have heard about the town Abez. were living in terrible conditions. a treaty with Stalin in 1942, all of- a mass cemetery where hundreds and lifted her left arm, so I could He said that he was just returning thousands victims of Communism They slept in trailers, with no heat- ficers were supposed to be freed are buried see an egg wrapped in a warm scarf from there, and he is on the way ing, on the straw and that the frost but only a fraction was allowed to under her armpit. She said that she already for four months. He lost 2. Sun blindness is caused by too was terrible. They were suffering leave the camp. The labor prisoners much visible and ultraviolet sunlight 2 would start “giving birth” in three his eyesight in the labor camp, he from snow blindness , since there were used to build a railway line in reflected from the snow that cause days and that she is already “hatch- can only see some shadows under was no access to sun glasses. The the area that was impassable until permanent damage to the eye’s cor- ing” for eighteen days. We laughed, the sun, but does not recognize the limited food was only delivered by now. They were located about 500 nea. and a chick came into the world in shapes clearly. helicopters. The mortality rate was km away from city Komi. This dis- three days, a small cockerel. After I asked about Polish prisoners, high, especially due to a lack of tance was safe for Soviets to make continued next month two months, his head was cut off, since my husband was sent to Abez. warm clothing at the temperature sure that the prisoners would not be — Reprinted courtesy of Jaga’s Pol- and he was eaten. He said that there is a labor camp reaching negative 58 C (-72.5 F) in able to escape, especially since dur- ish Culture Website at: www.polish- I went back to work in the kolk- for about twelve thousands of Polish winter. ing the winter, it was lots of snow site.us Resistance Lost 1872 Painting Recovered, Returned WARSAW — A painting lost in work. World War II and recently recov- “For many years, we’ve been ered by Polish experts and police trying to locate and regain lost Destruction of Gestapo Documents the road. They emptied the last not last long. Matcha was pushed was showcased to the public. artwork in a systematic way,” said by Regina of the drawers when approaching The 1872 painting, entitled Piotr Gliński, the minister for Cul- Szamborska-McIntyre along the road to the house. And headlights lit up the drive. Piotrek “Winter in a Small Town,” is the ture and National Heritage. the interrogation process began. work of renowned Polish artist He added that the Ministry op- Resistance is a story about the and Fredryk ran toward the truck. Rifle butts and clubs drew welts Maksymilian Gierymski (1846- erates a special department that conditions, which led to the Warsaw Wicek stayed to dump the petrol. and blood. Matcha collapsed from a 1874). It was recovered through employs specialists who are tasked Uprising during World War II, and He threw a match and a shot was blow to the back of her head. the joint efforts of regional police with recovering lost artworks. how the courageous and tenacious fired at him from the window of the Fredryk’s head lolled on his and experts from the Ministry of An official list of Poland’s people of Poland fought the Nazi car before it pulled to a stop. He fell chest; he was dazed from the brutal Culture and National Heritage in wartime losses comprises almost occupation, only to be decimated by on top of the burning pile of docu- beating he had endured. the political vagaries of war. ments. Piotrek opened fire, just as Warsaw. 63,000 works of art, including Ludwiga and Halina had taken Three main characters drive the the gendarmes piled out of the car. The painting was presented in a paintings, sculptures, handi- separate routes to the barn. story: Zygmunt Kaminski, publish- One of them fell. Piotrek ran to help high-profile ceremony at a gallery crafts and furniture, according to Ludwiga pulled the rifle from the in the southern city of Kraków, a Gliński. er of an underground newspaper; Fredryk pull his brother from the Marek Gudzinski, aka Dysthmus, blaze and load him in the truck. Pi- shelf over the tools and cautiously division of the city’s National Mu- Nazi Germany and the Soviet made her way back to the house. seum. Union plundered a huge amount of delivery man of contraband items otrek delivered another round of fire She swallowed hard when she saw It will return permanently to art and valuable objects when they to underground units; and Michal at the remaining gendarme and they the National Museum in Kraków occupied Poland during World Bednarek, attorney at law, who tries took off down the road. the tactics being used on her son. after several months of restoration War II. to remain neutral and uninvolved. She knelt down to position the ri- Nine Gestapo brown shirts fle on the porch rail; she steadied CHAPTER XXIV. A large banner the site. Two brown shirts hit the was unfurled and hung on the back rushed into the fields ground. A German bullet entered SUPPORT THE PAJ PRESS FUND wall of the Duzat barn. to hunt their prey. The Ludwiga’s chest, another caught AS LITTLE—AS LATE— lieutenant and two privates her in the head as she dropped to n 1978, a voluntary fund-raising campaign was launched by a group AS BAD AS POSSIBLE remained behind with the ground. Fredryk managed to of loyal readers of the Polish American Journal entitled “We Love the rise from his seat in reaction to the It was the Peasant Battalion Ban- Fredryk, in order to guard PAJ Press Fund” in order to help cover rising postage, material scene, and a final rifle blow split his ner, and a recent acquisition for the and production costs. their bound prisoner. temple. Matcha never regained con- Duzats who had recently become IDonations to the PAJ Press Fund are also used to support our reader sciousness; death offered a peaceful involved in covert activities. Wicek was carried into the barn. services (postage, telephone, research, etc.), provide newsclippers with The Duzat women ran to the barn release from further torturous inter- stamps and envelopes, and cover extraordinary expenses in producing One night, Wicek appeared at a and reacted wildly as Wicek’s spirit rogation. the paper. The Polish American Journal is not a profit-making ven- meeting of the local unit. He had the look of a vanquished man. His slowly passed away from the barn… Halina was found lying on the ture. Thanks to its dedicated staff, the PAJ is pub­lished as a “public floor of the barn, a malevolent smile service” for American Polonia. son was gunned down during a fool- from the fields… from Poland. ish disruption activity by the boy It was the morning of Felix’ on her face. As the soldiers ap- Donations to the PAJ Press Fund will be acknowledged in the paper proached the barn, she remembered unless otherwise directed by the contributor. scouts, of which Felix played no birthday. part. Wicek’s concern of maintain- Five black autos, bearing the having seen Felix hide something A sincere “THANK YOU” for your donation to the PAJ PRESS FUND: ing quotas to keep his family safe dreaded crooked cross, pulled into in the box he kept in a crevice of Marianne Buzinski, Armada, Mich., in memory of Mary “Cookie” Ko- was no longer his priority. He was the Duzat driveway. Fredryk walked the wall. Her mother’s curiosity han; John Cieniawski, Posen, Ill.; Mr. & Mrs. A.E. Kruszewski, Miami; determined to spend his last breath toward the vehicles in an effort to prompted her to inspect the con- Mary C. Michna, Wheaton, Ill.; Antionette Smith, Livermore, Calif.; honoring Felix’ diligence to the delay the entourage. tents at her first opportunity. Buried Mitchell J. Wiet, Chicago; Regina Wnukowski, Philadelphia; and one cause of an independent Poland. “Halt!” They piled out of the in the slips of paper was a rubbery Friend of the PAJ. Dziękujemy wam wszystkim! The PAJ thanks all who One swift stroke of an axe un- cars. Two officers raced to Fredryk capsule. She made no mention of donated. locked the door of the village office and cuffed his hands behind his it, but she prayed that Felix would that held the documents of mandat- back. The officer in command, Lieu- never be caught in a situation that Mail to: PAJ PRESS FUND ed quotas for every farm in the re- tenant Mueller demanded, “Where Polish American Journal would require him to swallow the gion. Piotrek pointed out the cabinet is your brother?” pill. It was conveniently left in the P.O. BOX 271, NORTH BOSTON, NY 14110-0271 that contained the oppressive docu- “He’s in the field.” box for her. I want to make sure the POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL continues its ments. Fredryk and Piotrek pulled All the Duzats were in the field. service to American Polonia. Enclosed is my contribution of $______out the drawers and proceeded to They had just buried Wicek when dump the contents on the ground the SS men arrived. The women continued next month NAME outside. separated and found places to hide. Regina Szamborska-McIntyre is “We don’t want to destroy the Nine Gestapo brown shirts a retired Speech Pathologist who ADDRESS building.” Wicek was in charge of rushed into the fields to hunt their currently facilitates memoir work- the operation. prey. The lieutenant and two privates shops at her local library. She is the CITY, STATE, ZIP They were still dumping paper remained behind with Fredryk, in author of two books of historic fic- on the pile when they heard the order to guard their bound prisoner. tion, “An Altar of Sod” and “Yester- Please [ ] include [ ] do not include my name in your list of contributors. sound of a vehicle barreling down The game of hide and seek did day’s Pupils.” POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • MARCH 2018 www.polamjournal.com 15

PAJBOOKSTORE Genealogy GENEALOGY To order, use form on page 7 Social History Affected Our Ancestors by Stephen M. Szabados tionalize their lives by forcing their gives insights that should apply to tory, go beyond announcements for POLISH lives into events in which they did our ancestors more closely. County births, weddings and deaths. Many IMMIGRATION Social history is defined as the not take part. Avoid inserting fa- websites normally have a page for editors of early newspapers felt free TO AMERICA study of our everyday lives and mous historical events that are not their history and they may also have to express their opinions on any by Stephen was an important part of the lives relevant to your family history. a gallery of vintage pictures of the given subject, and to describe local Szabados of our ancestors. We may think of I have used many sources for village and area. Googling the his- events in detail. Local newspapers Item 2-271 our ancestors as unique individuals, the social history that I have added tory of the county, town or village can show more insights of our an- $17.99 but they were usually part of groups to my histories. I used general his- may also yield useful information cestors through announcements of When did your that reacted to the economic and tory books and many other books and pictures. anniversaries, legal notices, letters Polish ancestors political pressures that surrounded that I found at my local library. I Social history has brought more to the editor, and social columns immigrate, where also used the Internet to find vari- life to my ancestors. However, as filled with local news of a more did they leave, them. Researching the historical why did they leave, how did they get context in which our ancestors lived ous articles and books about top- a general rule, I try to add as much personal nature. This can provide a here? This book discusses the history will add a historical background that ics such as the journey that immi- social history as I can — but these gold mine of information for your of Poland and gives some insights to may help answer questions and ex- grants endured. Other sources that events must affect the lives of my family history. No matter what size possible answers to these about your plain behaviors. Common elements may give historical references that ancestors. As an example, a brief the newspaper is or where it is locat- ancestors’ immigration. All three Polish in the daily lives of what can be can be used in our histories may be history of the railroad shops in ed, newspapers can open a new win- partitions are covered and the material researched include their residence, found in letters and diaries, favorite Bloomington, Illinois will help ex- dow into the lives of your ancestors. will hopefully clear up your confusion occupation, religion, local politics, recipes and notes in cookbooks, bi- plain why my family was in Bloom- As I stated earlier, our genealogy why your Polish ancestors listed that local economy, family migration, ographies, histories of urban ethnic ington seeking jobs. However, ex- research should be more than col- they were born in other countries on military experiences and social sta- neighborhoods and county histories. plaining the workings of all of the lecting documents. Your genealogy early U.S. documents. Brief histories Most families do not have oral various departments in the shops is research can generate a family his- of most of the ports that were used by tus. Including this information and Polish immigrants for departure and events could add important insights history or documentation that ex- overkill. tory that will be a wonderful trea- arrival; life in steerage; and the process into our ancestors’ lives and help plains why their ancestors immi- Newspapers of the late 19th and sure for many future generations of of examination to gain admittance. portray them as real people and not grated. Even if some oral history early 20th centuries can yield an your family. just names on a chart. has been passed down, studying abundance of personal news and so- v v v Finding When adding social history as a history can help determine how to cial items ancestors. You may think Stephen M. Szabados is a promi- Grandma’s background for your ancestors be verify the accuracy of the family that your ancestors were not impor- nent genealogist, and the author of European sure to mention your sources and stories. Reviewing the history of the tant enough to be included in news four books, “Finding Grandma’s Ancestors draw your conclusions after pre- country gives some general insight, articles but there are many stories of European Ancestors,” “Find Your by Stephen senting evidence that leads to those but finding a history of the specific interest that may include ordinary Family History,” “Polish Geneal- Szabados county or village where they left people. To expand your family his- ogy,” and “Memories of Dziadka.” Item 2-653 conclusions. Be careful not to fic- $19.95 210 pp., pb. The Pondering Pole This is a “must have” book for the family historian who wants to identify their European heritage. The author draws from his re- So Good! So Good! So Good! search experiences to describe how to Słodka Karolina, dobre czasy nigdy significance for you, let me know. Zubrowka vodka. I believe the Zu- is Dr. Luke, born Lukasz Sebastian find the resources available; first to find nie wydawały się takie dobre. Here are a few that interest me: browka vodka distillery is located in Gottwald, September 26, 1973. He out where your ancestors were born in Byłem skłonny, wierzyć, że , “the most beautiful vil- or near Bialystok so if you can con- began his career as the lead guitar- Europe, and then find the records. This Zalipie revised edition covers genealogical nigdy tego nie zrobią. lage” in Poland. We hear about firm this, please share location and ist for the house band on Saturday research for most European countries the legendary towns and villages details. Night Live. He later changed his and includes detailed practical steps Sweet Caroline, good times throughout Europe and this one name to Dr. Luke and produced a that will help you find the success and never seemed so good. should be on the list. “A small an- Polish or not? number of major bands and stars the records that you need. The author I’ve been inclined, to be- cient village in South-Eastern Po- Joseph Patrick Kenda is a for- such as Bon Jovi, Katy Perry, Sha- uses his experiences to give tips on lieve they never would. land, Zalipie, is definitely one of mer Colorado Springs homicide de- kira, and Pitbull. Gottwald’s father, what to avoid and what works; how to “Sweet Caroline” the country’s top tourist attractions. tective and the inspiration for one of Janusz Jerzy Gottwald was an archi- find and use critical records; and how by Neil Diamond Not because it has five-star hotels or my favorite television shows, Joe tect who was born in Lask, Poland. to use translating guides to decipher massive glass buildings, but on the Kenda, Homicide Hunter. Billboard magazine named him as the foreign-language records. This contrary, due to its small wooden From Wikipedia: “Kenda grew one of the top performing produc- book gives you the tools to find your by Ed Poniewaz European family. cottages, which are painted in the up in the western Pennsylvania ers in the 2000s and according to We were inclined to “believe she most vibrant colors.” town of Herminie, Pennsylvania, the website Celebrity Net Worth Memories of Dziadka never would,” but she did it and the Kziaz Castle. Instead of Mal- about 30 miles (48 km) southeast (https://www.celebritynetworth. Rural life in the Kingdom of Poland good times do feel “so good!” After bork, try this castle located near of Pittsburgh. His uncle, father, and com/dl/dr-luke), Lukasz Gottwald 1880-1912 and Immigration to 42 tries, tennis pro Caroline Woz- the city of Walbrych in Southeast- grandfather were coal miners; his is has a net worth of $100 million. America / by Stephen Szabados niacki won her first Grand Slam ern Poland. Kziaz has architectural grandfather died in a 1933 mining $14.95 event at the 2018 Australian Open. beauty and history including some accident.” If you have a question or Item 2-670 I cannot emphasize this enough to from World War II. “Ksiaz Castle is Joe Kenda, a child from a fam- have interesting facts to share, con- pb. 134 pp. my fellow Polonians: trying is okay, an impressive fortress rising up on ily of coal miners from Pennsylva- tact me at: Edward Poniewaz, 6432 This book is but winning is the best. And it is fun a cliff embankment and surround- nia, the name has got to be Polish or Marmaduke Avenue, St. Louis, MO about the life of a Polish im- when you do. ed by lush forests and immaculate Eastern European but Polish or not? 63139; email alinabrig@yahoo. migrant, from If you were not able to watch the gardens. With a history that dates I mentioned the rock band Rush com. N.B. If you send email, refer- his birth in the post-match festivities, please see the to the 12th century, the imposing in the February Pondering Pole and ence the Polish American Journal Russian partition YouTube spot where the crowd sere- complex has had a wide variety of one of the producers of their al- or the Pondering Pole in the subject of Poland: the naded her with the famous Neil Dia- important owners and architectural bums, Nick Raskulinecz. Still no line. I will not open an email if I customs and tra- mond song. It was a truly wonderful acknowledgments that are worth word on Nick’s ethnicity. Another do not recognize the subject or the ditions he grew up with; his decision feel good moment. She seems like a a visit in their own right … Ksiaz major producer of rock and hip-hop sender. to leave his family and the land of his really decent gal and is engaged to was confiscated by the Nazis during birth; the trek across Poland to the port homeboy (St. Louis) NBA All-star World War II, and tens of thousands of Bremerhaven; his voyage across the David Lee. With those genes I hope of Nazi prisoners, mainly Jews from Discover the Meaning of Your Polish Name North Atlantic Ocean; arrival in Ameri- ca; and his life in America. Through the they have ten kids. Hungary and Poland, were forced to A custom-researched analysis of the meaning and origin of a Polish story of one man, you will learn and Pro baseball is dominated by La- build a massive subterranean com- surname will make an unusual and memorable gift for a loved one (or understand the hardships of a typical tino players; the NBA and NFL is plex with 12-meter high ceilings be- yourself). It will explain the name’s meaning, how it originated, how many Polish immigrant in the early 1900s. dominated by African-Americans; neath the Gothic and Baroque ram- people share it, where they are from and whether a noble coat of arms bowling is dominated by people parts that rose above.” accompanies it. If one is found, its image and the story behind it will be POLISH GENEALOGY: from Milwaukee; and if you haven’t Bialowieza Forest and Nation- provided. Four Easy Steps to Sucess noticed, women’s pro tennis now is al Park. The Polish National Park If interested, kindly airmail a $19 personal or bank (cashier’s) check or by Stephen Szabados dominated by Eastern Europeans. is the smaller piece of the forest money order (adding $13 for each additional surname you wish to have $19.95 / Item 2-668 That is cool. which extends into the country of researched) to Polonia’s long-standing Warsaw correspondent and name 164 pp., pb. Belarus. Like the Greek Parthenon researcher: Robert Strybel, ul. Kaniowska 24, 01-529 Warsaw, Poland. This book is designed to give something different. Most or the Roman Coliseum, Bialowieza You will also be able to check your family records in Poland, track the researcher of the travel brochures and tours is a piece of antiquity that should down ancestral homesteads and graves or possibly even turn up long-lost the tools needed of Poland are geared for the main be saved but also experienced. For relatives thanks to a helpful genealogical contact sheet included with each to research their sites: Warsaw Old Town, Krakow comparison, eight years ago I visit- order. For more information please contact: [email protected]. Polish ancestors Square, Auschwitz of course, and ed Muir Woods National Monument and find possible the Wieliczka salt mines. I have 12 miles north of San Francisco answers to the been to Warsaw and Krakow ,and I which contains Sequoia redwood origins of their want to see the other two but there trees and undergrowth. I am aware Polish heritage. are some outside the standards that that the redwood trees exist but it The book outlines a simple process was not until I was actually there that will identify where your ancestors are a bit “unusual.” were born and where to find their Pol- You can surf the net and find and walked among them that I re- ish records. Traditional sources are cov- some of these spots but I would alized how spectacular they are. I ered but it also discusses many new recommend you go to the web site have a feeling that will be the same sources for Polish records that have http://unusualplaces.org. If you with Bialowieza. More important been implemented by genealogy so- have been to a place which has great (and I don’t know if this exists) near cieties in Poland. The book covers the character, is an interesting or beau- the forest preserve there should be most up-to-date collection of sources tiful landmark, or has some special a vodka tasting restaurant featuring for Polish genealogy. 16 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • MARCH 2018 Obituaries “Kostek” Trela: Survivor of Stan Kokoska, Father of Little League in Poland WILLIMANTIC, Conn. — Stan Three Concentration Camps Kokoska, known as “The Father of CHICAGO — Constantine Little League in Poland” and a Pol- “Kostek” Trela, 100, was born on ish National Youth Baseball Foun- September 13, 1917 in Turbia, a dation national representative to small town in Southeastern Poland. Poland for 28 years, passed away on In 1937, having graduated from mil- December 21, 2017 at the age of 86. itary academy, he began his military Kokoska went to Poland to fi nd career. In September 1939 he was his roots in 1987 and while on tour stationed on the Polish-German bor- PHOTO: CONSTANTINETRELA, JR. that summer, saw boys without an der and experienced one of the fi rst activity. He went to Warsaw to meet battles of World War II. That same with Polish offi cials regarding Little month he was wounded and sub- League baseball and then contacted sequently captured by the German Williamsport, Pa. headquarters. Af- army. After being held as a prisoner ter much eff ort, Poland became the for about six weeks, he managed to fi rst Communist country in Eastern escape, tracing his steps back to his Europe to start Little League base- hometown. ball. Today his work has spread But in 1940, Trela joined the throughout the continent with nu- Polish Home Army Underground. merous East European countries He was captured by the Gestapo In recognition of his effort to teach baseball in Poland, Kokoszka (right) was participating. awarded the Knights Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland again in mid-1942 and sent to sev- In 1950, he travelled to Chi- Kokoska took early retirement in 2009. The presentation was made by Consul Przemyslaw Balcerzyk. eral German prisons. Narrowly es- cago, where he met his late wife from the Connecticut State Depart- caping execution, Trela was later Zoe. They married in 1952. Trela ment of Education to follow up on more quickly than by mail His love of sports and his de- shipped to Auschwitz-Birkenau. In became a U.S. citizen in 1956, and the wishes of Little League that he Kokoska served in the U.S. sire to teach children led him to his 1943, he was examined by the no- established the Cerwin Hardwood organize all of Poland. He enlisted Third Division in Korea as an infan- hobby of coaching Little League torious Josef Mengele, deemed fi t to Lumber Co. (Midwest Hardwood the help of long time fellow worker try lieutenant and was awarded the and YMCA Basketball for ten years be a laborer, and sent to the Sach- Lumber Co.), a fl ooring supply and Tony Arnista to create a foundation Bronze Star for Valor after a day- before he left to help establish Little senhausen labor camp, and, in 1944, installation business, that he operat- which is today known as “Polish light raid on an outpost in Korea. League in Poland. His son Tom, a transferred to the Buchenwald con- ed for over 50 years. He was proud National Youth Baseball Founda- He graduated from the Universi- football and baseball star at Yale, centration camp. On April 11, 1945, of his many years as a member of tion.” Kokoska and Arnista were ty of Connecticut with a BS degree roomed with and caught for Ron General Patton’s 6th Armored Divi- the Paderewski Choir and his years long-time colleagues as consultants with a major in physics. Kokoska Darling, former N.Y .Mets pitch- sion of the U.S. Third Army liber- as its president. in the Connecticut State Department received his master’s degree in sci- ing star. Tom’s Yale connection led ated him and the other prisoners at On December 24, 2017, Trela of Education and had similar inter- ence from Rensselaer in New York. Kokoska to meet President George Buchenwald. and his family celebrated his 101st ests in their Polish activities. He was an instructor for eight years Bush Sr. President Bush was a for- Avoiding a return to Poland, be- Wigilia. He passed away two days The Board of Directors, through in Windham Technical School and mer Yale baseball captain and was cause the Soviets were executing later with his children at this side. donations, collects tons of items then became an administrator in going to Poland to meet Polish former Polish offi cers, Trela stayed Trela is survived by his daugh- from numerous baseball leagues vocational-technical education as a governmental dignitaries. In 1989, in the Allied Sector of Germany for ter, Antoinette Trela Schoen, former and Kokoska painstakingly re- director of the Hartford Skill Center at Kokoska’s request, the president four years. In 1949, he immigrated secretary-treasurer of the Polish paired, packed, stored and shipped and concurrently Vocational Satel- agreed to help Polish Little League to the United States, spending some Women’s Alliance of America; a them. For many years, Kokoska lite at the Enfi eld Prison. by meeting in Warsaw with the four time at Camp Butner, N.C., a camp son, Constantine Trela, Jr.; and three also traveled throughout Poland He has been president of several new teams— Jaslo, Kutno, Rybnik converted from a prison-of-war grandchildren. introducing and coaching baseball. groups, including: Polish American and Wroclaw. There, President Bush camp to a wartime refugee facility. — Geraldine Balut Coleman He taught Polish coaches how to Congress District of Conn., Pulaski presented the fi rst Little League re-lace gloves, fi x chest protectors, Citizens Club of Willimantic and the charters in Eastern Europe. build baseball fi elds, utilize training Willimantic Kiwanis Club to name v v v techniques, and more. a few. He was also elected mayor Donations in Kokoska’s name EVERGREEN Kokoska learned how to repair of the City of Willimantic and was can be made to the Polish National FUNERAL HOME, INC. desktop computers and, once fi xed, the fi rst Polish American to become Youth Baseball Foundation, 222 131 NASSAU AVE., BROOKLYN, NY 11222 donated them to PNYBF, at his mayor of that city. Little League Ocean Drive East, Stamford, CT expense. Thus, through the Inter- named him Eastern Regional Volun- 06902. For questions, call Al Ko- (718) 383-8600 net, he was able to communicate teer of the Year in 1989. proski at (203) 323-9944. Leslie P. Rago Gigante, Director

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In 2008, he at his home in Santa Barbara. and homemaker. won the Dirac Medal of the Interna- Become a member today He was 63. “Joe was amazingly talented as tional Centre for Theoretical Phys- His death was announced by a physicist, and incredibly gener- ics, and, in 2013 and 2014, he won Polish American the University of California, Santa ous as a friend and colleague,” says Physics Frontier Prizes. Polchinski Barbara, where he was a longtime Sean Carroll, a research professor of was also the author of a two-volume Historical Association professor and a permanent member physics at Caltech. “His approach of textbook, String Theory. of the Kavli Institute for Theoreti- thinking carefully about the deepest Matt Strassler, a professor of e Polish American Historical Association cal Physics. He had been treated for questions will continue to inspire theoretical physics at Rutgers Uni- was established in December 1942 as brain cancer since late 2015. everyone who knew him.” versity, who worked with Polchin- a special commission of the e Polish Dr. Polchinski was a giant force At Caltech, Polchinski was men- ski on D-branes, wrote a blog post Institute of Arts and Sciences in America to in the development of string theory, tored by the late Tom Tombrello, about his colleague, saying, “It was collect, compile and publish information about the ambitious attempt to achieve a Caltech’s former Robert H. God- breathtaking to witness the speed Polish Americans. In October 1944, it was reor ganized as a national “theory of everything,” which envi- dard Professor of Physics. with which Joe worked, the breadth American society to promote study and research in the history and sions the fundamental particles of “Joe often reminisced about and the depth of his mathematical social background of Americans of Polish descent. e Association, nature as tiny wriggling strings. The how his Caltech experiences laid talent, and his unmatched under- which was incorporated under the laws of Illinois in 1972, strives to theory has brought forth ideas and the foundation for his later life and standing of these branes.” assist and cooperate with all individuals and organizations interested calculations that have opened new career,” said John Preskill, Richard v v v in Polish American life and history. Contributions in support of the fi elds of study and new visions of a P. Feynman Professor of Theoreti- Polchinski is survived by his work of the Association are tax-exempt. universe that is weirder and richer cal Physics. “His friends were not wife, Dorothy Chun, a professor Regular one-year membership to the Association is $40.00. ($25.00 for than astronomers had dreamed. surprised by the opening sentence of education at UC Santa Barbara; students) made payable to the Polish American Historical Association. In recent years, Dr. Polchinski’s of his delightful recent memoir: their two sons, Steven and Daniel; investigation of black holes, the ‘Whenever I am asked where I and his sister, Cindy Reid. Polish American Historical Association Einsteinian monsters that gobble am from, I always want to answer — Compiled from articles by Central Connecticut State University light and everything else, uncovered “Caltech.”’” That memoir, Memo- Dennis Overbye in the New York 1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT 06050 a mystery that calls into question ries of a Theoretical Physicist, was Times and Whitney Clavin in www.polishamericanstudies.org what scientists thought they under- made available in 2017. Caltech News. POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • MARCH 2018 www.polamjournal.com 17

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Empty stomachs were delightfully fi lled with pierogi from many of CELEBRATE the vendors who have made their Hall of Famers Ed Guca, Mike Nowakowski, and Walter Ostanek at the IPA’s home at 999 Broadway. These deli- Buffalo Festival of Bands. cate dumplings were off ered by Easter Sunday Potts Deli, Babcia’s Pierogi, Chr- the fl oor full throughout the night him at some Buff alo polka aff airs. usciki Bakery, Keeping Tradition, while a number of us also kept the With the success of New Direc- and Pierogi by Paula. Not only were bartenders hopping. The board and tions’ appearance, I am certain that traditional pierogi available, there members of the Post were welcom- we will see polka events here in the & Dyngus Day were also some diverse takes on ing and incredibly hospitable. The very near future. Keep your eyes AT THE food favorites. hall off ered a beautiful dance fl oor peeled so that you don’t miss out on The event was a welcome escape with a large bar in the back of hall. visiting this local establishment. PVT. LEONARD POST, JR. from the cold snowy weather which A surprise during the evening oc- lurked outside on this particular Jan- currd when a young man who was a tHE 3rd annUal iPa Festival uary afternoon. It was easy to keep member of the post, brought a but- of Buff alo Polka Bands was held #6251 VFW warm enjoying our favorite polka ton box in tote. He wasn’t a familiar in conjunction with WBBZ’s Polka tunes from one of Buff alo’s most face at polka events so we were all Buzz. This celebration is held as a 2450 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga, New York popular polka bands, The Buff alo stunned when he broke out a Roland fundraiser for International Polka Touch. button box and played his heart out. Association which is a non-profi t The Broadway Market will soon New Direction’s Ron Urbanczyk organization that promotes polka APRIL 1, 2018 be bustling as locals prepare for their graciously jammed alongside him music of all types. The IPA is cel- ebrating their 50th anniversary this Featuring year and has once again chosen the Millenuim Hotel in Cheektowaga THE BUFFALO TOUCH for their annual convention over La- and the bor Day weekend. ALMOST DYNGUS DAY PLAYERS Local bands lent their talents for an evening honoring our allegiance featuring the PIATKOWSKI BROTHERS to polkas. Phocus, Concertina All and JACKIE LIBERA Stars, Buff alo Touch, Special De- Doors open at 6:00 p.m. livery, New Direction, and Rare Vintage shared the stage for an Music 7:00 p.m.-midnight evening of nonstop polka music Admission: $10.00 per person (non-refundable) and dancing. WBBZ was on hand to tape several episodes of Polka Buzz, a local TV show highlighting the thriving polka scene in Western APRIL 2, 2018 New York. One of my favorite parts of this Featuring yearly event is having all of our ac- complished musicians together for THE KNEWZ and an evening honoring the music they have worked so hard to preserve. SPECIAL DELIVERY Several IPA Hall of Fame Members Doors open at 4:30 p.m. were on hand and took turns show- Music 5:00 p.m.-midnight Ron Urbanczyk (left, standing) and his students, brothers Chase and Logan casing their talents. Canadians Wal- Staniszewski, were again a hit at the Buffalo Festival of Bands. Helping ter Ostanek and Ed Guca made Admission: $10.00 per person (non-refundable) along on bass guitar is Gene Rzeznik. their way across to border to partici- pate and enjoy this fabulous event. POLISH / AMERICAN FOOD Easter celebrations. It is imperative during one of the breaks and let It was wonderful to see many of the that we support these local vendors him play a few with the band. The musicians who play along Eddie SERVED BOTH DAYS to keep this mecca of Buff alo Polish gentleman’s name was Tim Kubiak Guca there to support their fellow history alive and successful. Visit and he played the button box with musicians. Buff alo’s Mike Nowa- Offi cial www.BroadwayMarket.org for up- obvious joy and energy. kowski even took to the stage just coming events and information. I got a chance to chat with him weeks after undergoing successful PUSSY WILLOW during the night and urged him to major back surgery. The joy these PASS LOCATION a nEw VEnUE, at least for me, start attending dances and perhaps polka icons have for the music is ap- presented a polka night featuring join a local band. His talent would parent when talking to or watching New Direction. Buddy Knaus Post be a welcome addition to any of our them on stage. For tickets or table reservations, on Broadway in Depew welcomed accomplished local bands. He even Polka promoter Patrick Henry polka fans and members for a fan- spoke fl uent Polish so my husband traveled overnight via Amtrak to call Mary at the Pvt. Leonard Post tastic night of music and fun. For had a wonderful time conversing support Lori Urbanczyk, NYS Di- just a $5.00 admission, fans got an with him throughout the evening. rector for the IPA. We also got the evening fi lled with polkas, obereks, He grew up in Cheektowaga and opportunity to hear musician Tyler (716) 684-4371 and even a chance to dance to some his father was a featured singer with Zawatski join musicians on stage A ticket does not guarantee a seat! • NO BYOB requested English tunes. The event Chopin Singing Society. I am hope- was fi lled with dancers, who keep ful that we will be seeing more of See “IPA Festival ...” page 18 18 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • MARCH 2018

IPA Festival of Bands Draws Crowd continued from page 17 with his expertise on the accordion. Thanks to these wonderful guys and everyone else who traveled near and far to boost this remarkable event. And huge kudos to Lori Urbanczyk, organizer of this highly anticipated yearly bash.

BirtHdaY BasH. While visiting with Patrick Henry in Buff alo, he told me about his annual birthday party bash. This year’s event is be- ing held on Fri., March 16, 2018 at Glendora Banquets 10225 S. Har- lem Ave Chicago Ridge, Ill. Join him in celebrating with DynaBrass for this rare Chicago performance. Tyler Zawatski and Greg Chwojdak. Lori and Kathy Urbanczyk. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and music will be from 7:30-11:30 p.m. Ad- are both located in Cheektowaga. Gomulka & Chicago Push, Dy- mission is $12 for adults and kids Music by Dynabrass, The Boys, nabrass, John Gora & Gorale, Nu under 16 get in free. Patrick was Lenny Gomulka, The Knewz, Tones, and of many more. Obvious- born on March 17th so join him to Buff alo Touch, and Concertina ly, you can enjoy all of our brilliant celebrate not only his birthday but All Stars will assist in kick-starting local bands at several of the venues the beloved St. Patricks’ Day holi- your Dyngus Day binge. Dozens of in the area as every band is fully Listen to the day that we all embrace, whether we venues off er polka music with both booked for this occasion. are of Irish heritage or not. local and national acts taking the If you have not made your way stage. Take advantage of free trans- to Buff alo for this celebration, make BIG TONY POLKA SHOW GEttinG rEadY. Lent is in full portation among many spots by pur- your plans now to attend. Besides S U N D A Y swing so, as we all take time to fast chasing your Pussy Willow Pass at a enjoying the music, take time to vis- WJJL 1440 AM and refl ect on this defi ning religious participating venue like Potts Ban- it our many beautiful Polish church- M O R N I N G Niagara Falls / Buffalo, NY season, we can also start prepara- quet Hall or Polish Villa II. es in the area, walk along our fast POLKA SHOW SUNDAY EVENING tions for Dyngus Day. Western New You can visit https://www.dyn- growing waterfront, and indulge in 5:00 p.m. York has become the United States’ gusday.com/ for a list of participat- our local restaurants, breweries, and 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. ing locations or check out the sched- taverns. It is a one-of-a-kind experi- Dyngus Day Capital and 2018 is IN TOLEDO Send all promotional material to scheduled with an abundance of ule in the Polish American Journal. ence to see so many people embrac- 88.3FM Tony Rozek polka music. It is impossible to visit every venue ing the love of polka music. www.wxut.com 78 Cochrane St. so it is imperative that you formulate Easter Sunday and Easter Mon- Kick off the celebration early on everywhere else Buffalo, NY 14206 Easter Sunday evening at any three a strategy to hear all of the bands day are true celebrations of our Pol- of the locations which will be off er- which are a must-see for you. Some ish heritage, and ones that Western Host: David Jackson For advertising information, call ing music, including: Salvatore’s of the national acts performing this New Yorkers are very proud to host Archive: https://www.mix- Hospitality in Depew, or Potts Ban- year are Polka Country Musicians, as we say goodbye to winter and (716) 824-6092 quet Hall and Leonard Post, which Brave Combo, The Boys, Lenny hello spring. cloud.com/david-j-jackson/ [email protected] Polka Calendar

Compiled by 0890 • Northern Sounds. Polish John Ziobrowski • Duane Malinowski. Misiula Club. St. Petersburg, Fla. 2-5. Hall. Toledo, Ohio. 2-6. (419) (727) 894-9908 To list your event, please send 691-5684 • Jeannie Music. PASC. Hud- date, band, location, times, • Melotones. Polish Club. Bel- son, Fla. 2-5. (727) 868-9763 and contact number to: leview, Fla. 2-5. (352) 854- • Nicklecity Express. Pulaski [email protected] 6193 Club. Phoenix, Ariz. 3-6. • Polka Classics. Pulaski Club. (602) 275-9329 marcH 2 Daytona Beach, Fla. 2-5 • Swingmasters. VFW. Du- • Joe Oberaitis. SNPJ Lodge. (386) 258-7059 pont, Pa. 2-5. (570) 472-1152 New Smyrna Beach, Fla. 5-9. • Polka All Stars. Polish Club. • Ray Jay/Lenny Gomulka. (386) 428-3983 St. Petersburg, Fla. 3-6. (727) Oglebay Resort. Wheeling, • Jimmy Sturr. German Club. 894-9908 W.V. 12-6. (877) 436-1797 Cape Coral, Fla. 5-9:30. (800) • Jeannie Music. PASC. Hud- marcH 29 724-0727 son, Fla. 2-5. (727) 868-9763 • Special Delivery. Broadway • George Tarasek. VFW. Du- marcH 3 Market, Buff alo, N.Y. (716) pont, Pa. 2-5. (570) 472-1152 • Frank Moravcik. Moose 893-0705 3-6 p.m. Lodge. Bradenton, Fla. 6-9. marcH 17 aPril 1 (941) 739-8638 • Joe Oberaitis. Backyard Win- • Polka Allstars. Pulaski Club. • Joe Oberaitis. SNPJ Lodge. ery. Wildwood, Fla. 5-8. (352) Holiday, Fla. 3:30-5:30. (727) New Smyrna Beach, Fla. 1-6. 418-7887 934-0900 (386) 428-3983 • Alex Meisner. Cobb Landing. • Jeannie Music. PASC. Hud- • Jimmy Sturr. Polish Club. Ft. Pierce, Fla. Evening (772) son, Fla. 2-5. (727) 868-9763 Port St. Lucie, Fla. 1-4. (800) 460-9024 724-0727 • Lenny Gomulka. Holy Spirit. aPril 2 • Special Delivery. Buff alo Dis- Parma, Ohio. 7-11. (440) • Special Delivery Band. Pol- tilling Company Buff alo, N.Y. 884-8452 ish Falcons. Depew, N.Y. 2-6. (Larkinville) 2:00-5:00 p.m. marcH 18 (716) 684-2373 • Special Delivery Band/ marcH 4 • Northern Lites/Joe The Knewz. Leonard Post. • Polka All Stars. Pulaski Club. Oberaitis. Pulaski Club. Day- Cheektowaga, N.Y. 7-?? (716) Daytona Beach, Fla. 2-5. tona Beach, Fla. 2-5. (386) 684-4371 (386) 258-7059 258-7059 • Joe Stanky. VFW. Dupont, Pa. • Box On. Pulaski Club. Holi- • Nu Soundz. Polish Club. St. 2-5. (570) 472-1152 day, Fla. 2:30-5:30. (727) Petersburg, Fla. 2-5. (727) • Jimmy K. The Jukebox. 934-0900 894-9908 Cleveland, Ohio. 1:30-3:45. • Out Side Da Box. Polish Club. • Special Delivery. Broadway (216) 206-7699 St. Petersburg, Fla. 3-6. (727) Market. Buff alo, N.Y. (716) • Jimmy K. Sokolowski’s Uni- 894-9908 893-0705. Noon-3:00 p.m. versity Inn. Cleveland, Ohio. • Jeannie Music. PASC. Hud- • John Stevens. VFW. Dupont, 5-9. (216) 771-9236 son, Fla. 2-5. (727) 868-9763 Pa. 2-5. (570) 472-1152 • Dennis Polisky. Van Dyck • Joe Stanky. VFW. Dupont, Pa. • Lenny Gomulka. Roosevelt Lounge. Schenectady, N.Y. 2-5. (570) 472-1152 Hall. Norvelt, Pa. 3-7. (724) (518) 348-7999 861-5872 marcH 5 • Nicklecity Express. Pulaski • Box On. Rec. Center. The marcH 23 Club. Phoenix, Ariz. 6-9. Villages, Fla. 6-9. (352) 753- • Lenny Gomulka. Oglebay (602) 275-9329 6655 Resort. Wheeling, W.V. 8-12. • NuSoundz. Polish Club. St. marcH 11 (877) 436-1797 Petersburgh, Fla. 5-9. (727) • Special Delivery Band. St. marcH 24 894-9908 • Florida Honky Band. Nickle Andrew Parish. Sloan, N.Y. • John Gora/Nu Tones/The City Grill. St. Petersburg, Fla. 11 a.m. Polka Mass. (716) Knewz. Oglebay Resort. 1-9. (727) 549-9464 892-0435 Wheeling, W.V. 10 a.m.-mid- • Northern Sounds. Brent- • Special Delivery Band. Clin- night. (877) 436-1797 ton Bar & Grill. West Senaca, wood Square. The Villages, N.Y. 5-8. (716) 768-3246 marcH 25 Fla. 5-9. (352) 753-2270 • Dennis Polisky/Eddie For- • Sounds of The South. Pulas- • John Gora. Millennium Ho- man/Lenny Gomulka. PACC. ki Club. Daytona Beach, Fla. tel. Cheektowaga, N.Y. (716) Ludlow, Mass. 2-7. (908) 963- 2-5. (386) 258-7059 681-2400 POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • MARCH 2018 www.polamjournal.com 19 Polish New March Polka Birthdays Birthdays courtesy of John Nalevanko, host of Li’l John’s Polka Show, WAVL Radio 910 AM and ROCKIN’ROCKIN’ Castle Radio 98.7 FM, Saturday 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Live streaming at www.PA_Talk.com. For information, write to: 121 Seminole Dr., Greensburg, PA 15601; (724) 834-7871; [email protected]. Streaming Polka POLKASPOLKAS Joy Across 2 Todd Zaganiacz Polka DJ / Polka Jammer IJ Massachusetts with 3 Fred Hudy 1942 8-31-13 Bandleader / Musician / IPA Officer Chicago the World 3 John Richnafsky 1952 Polka DJ WMBS Uniontown, Pa. 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Dennis Bogusz 1950 Polka DJ Pennsylvania 11 Steve (Simms) Seremet 1954 Musician / Vocalist Pennsylvania 12 Tommy Wanderlich 1966 Musician / Vocalist Arizona 13 Gene Mendalski 1933 4-19-15 Bandleader / Musician New Jersey 14 Casey Kliszak 1939 Musician (Concertina) Buffalo, N.Y. 15 Joni Zychowski Minehart Polka IJ (Polka Jammer) Pennsylvania 17 Larry Walk 1942 Polka DJ / Promoter IPA Youngstown OH. 17 Patrick Henry Cukierka 1963 Polka DJ / Promoter Chicago 17 Jeff Mleczko Bandleader / Musician / Vocalist Michigan 18 Jeff Dyl Polka DJ Massachusetts 19 Stas Ogrodny 1954 8-7-06 Musician / Vocalist (Versa Js) Pennsylvania 19 Emily Bizon 2003 Vocalist Massachusetts 21 Ted Tomczak 1945 Bandleader / Musician / Vocalist Indiana 22 Ted Lang 1976 Musician / Vocalist Ohio 24 Mark Kohan 1960 Musician / Vocalist / Bandleader Buffalo, N.Y. 26 Steve Fenus 1946 Musician / Vocalist Trel-Tones Pennsylvania 27 Stas Bulanda 1954 1-6-2010 Bandleader / Musician / Vocalist / Arranger Chicago 28 Lynn Marie Rink Bandleader / Musician / Vocalist Tennessee 29 Danny Mack Mackewicz 1943 Musician / Arranger Florida 29 Bobby Shutty 1952 Musician (Carousels) Pennsylvania 30 Rick Pijanowski 1959 Musician / Vocalist / Rodeo Champion Buffalo, N.Y. 31 Judy Stringhill Musician / Vocalist/ Promoter Pennsylvania 31 John Krizancic 1929 4-25-2009 Bandleader / Musician / Vocalist /Polka DJ Hermitage, Pa.

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