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JOURNALESTABLISHED 1911 www.polamjournal.com ŚLĄSK RETURNS WITH TWO TOURS dEdICATEd TO THE PROMOTION ANd CONTINUANCE OF POLISH AMERICAN CULTURE PAGE 18 OBAMA’S INDIFFeReNCe TO • CReATING A MODeRN POLISh IDeNTITY IN NORTh AMeRICA RIChARD NIXON IN POLAND • ŻYCIe POLSKICh ROMÓW CYGANÓW: The LIFe OF The POLISh ROMA GYPSIeS ARe We STILL “UNMeLTABLe?” • TRee-TRIMMING TReASUReS • hARVeST SOUPS • “UNSUNG heROeS” FeTeD NEWSmarK U.S. Participation in Katyn Toward a Greater majOrITy WhIP SuPPOrTS VISa WaIVEr. U.S. Massacre Cover-up Exposed Understanding Sen. Dick Durbin says he will support legislation that would allow Polish citizens to travel to the U.S. for up One Thousand Pages of Documents Released An Interview With PHOTO: STEVE FOUGHT STEVE PHOTO: to 90 days without a visa. by Richard Prof. James Pula Durbin is the senior Senator from Il- Poremski WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — linois and the Senate Majority Whip, the second high- WASHINGTON, D.C. — James S. Pula is a longtime fi xture est position in the Democratic Party leadership in the “Today we make available in the Polish American academ- Senate. to the public, and the world, ic community. His most recent Poland is among the few European Union coun- really, information that has achievement has been the success- tries left out of a U.S. waiver program. Durbin voiced been in the possession of ful publication of The Polish Ameri- his support for including Poland in the Program while the United States govern- can Encyclopedia, of which he chairing a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing ment for over half-a- century served as editor-in-chief. Currently on the nomination of Stephen Mull as the new U.S. am- about the infamous massacre Professor of History at Purdue Uni- bassador to Poland, Sept. 13 in Washington. in the Katyn Forest … and to versity, where he previously was While Poland is a key U.S. ally in many respects, the shine a light on that event Vice Chancellor country isn’t included at least partly out of concern that of more than 70 years ago,” for Academic Polish visitors will stay as illegal immigrants. U.S. Sen. said U.S. Congresswoman Affairs, Profes- Mark Kirk of Illinois and U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley of Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) as sor Pula earlier Chicago also support a bill to include Poland. she opened the Katyn Proj- served at The ect event in the North Con- Catholic Uni- KOmOrOWSKI VISTS WEST POINT. President gressional Meeting Room of versity of Amer- Bronislaw Komorowski of Poland visited the West U.S. Capitol Building, Sept. ica in Washing- Point Military Academy, Tues., Sept. 25, 2012. This 10, 2012. Approximately ton and Utica was the very fi rst visit of a Polish president to U.S. mili- 150 persons attended the U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) addresses the Katyn Project College in New tary academy on New York’s Hudson River. He took overfl owing SRO meeting, audience in the U.S. Capitol’s North Congressional Meeting York State. Dr. part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Kościuszko along with a small army of Room. She announced the the release of formerly classi- PULA Pula’s research Monument. Polish and U.S. news media. fied U.S.-held Katyn-related documents. Kaptur hosted and focuses on Pol- coordinated the historic proceedings. The ceremony included the features of the annual The now-declassifi ed ish immigrants and their ethnic event sponsored by the U.S. Military Academy a nd the 1,000 pages of Katyn docu- communities in the United States. American Association of the Friends of Kosciuszko at regardless of the obvious to Katyn Forest in 1943 for ments released by the Na- moral consequences to the anti-Russian propaganda He is the author and editor of more West Point in the spring of each year when Kosciuszko, tional Archives and Records than a dozen books including Polish the great military engineer and hero of Poland and the contrary. purposes. Their written re- Administration (NARA), Allied leaders were de- ports of the atrocity were Americans: A Community History; United States, is honored for his dedication to the cause show the Katyn Massacre Thaddeus Kosciuszko: The Purest of freedom and independence for both those countries. pendent of Russian military suppressed and labeled was covered up and sup- strength, despite Moscow’s Classifi ed or Top Secret by Son of Liberty; United We Stand: pressed by the U.S. govern- The Role of Polish Workers in the rOmNEy crITIcIZEd fOr uSING POPE’S ImaGE. orchestrated 1940 murder high ranking U.S. Army in- ment and high ranking U.S. of over 22,000 Polish mili- telligence offi cers after mak- New York Mills Textile Strikes, 1912 (CNS) — Poland’s Solidarity trade union criticized U.S. Army intelligence offi cers. and 1916; and For Liberty and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney for us- tary offi cers and prominent ing their way west by a cir- Their motive was to gain Poles, on Stalin’s orders in cuitous route via the POW Justice: A Biography of Brig. Gen. ing images of the country and Blessed John Paul II in the cooperation of the then- Włodzimierz B. Krzyżanowski. He is his campaign. the Katyn Forest, outside of Swiss Protecting Power. nominal allied Russia. Smolensk. After World War II, the two editor of the biannual journal, Pol- “Every election campaigner uses various methods ish American Studies, published by The offi cial stand of Russian guilt was es- offi cers were ordered to re- and devices,” said Marek Lewandowski, the union the Polish American Historical As- the United States, as early tablished early on by two main silent regarding their spokesman. An August TV ad for Romney said Presi- sociation (PAHA). Three time recip- as 1943, was that of non- U.S. Army offi cers, who reports. dent Barack Obama had declared “war on religion.” ient of the Oskar Halecki Prize for involvement in the matter, were German POWs taken See “Cover up ...” page 4 Romney visited Poland July 30-31 at the invitation outstanding books on Polonia, Pula of former Polish President Lech Walesa. A spokesman also earned PAHA’s Mieczysław said the former Solidarity leader had had not “given ON hErITaGE mONTh / Robert Strybel Haiman Award. He spoke about support directly” to his campaign. the Encyclopedia and Polonia with The spokesman for the Polish bishops’ conference, John Grondelski: Father Jozef Kloch, told CNS Romney had not met The Virtues of Poles, Polonians and Polishness church representatives during his Polish visit, adding Are there such things as national traits? In fact, on several occasions the valor of PAJ. The Polish American His- that the Republican’s references to Blessed John Paul torical Association (PAHA) just and religious freedom were “a purely American matter.” If so, are they genetic, historically condi- Polish fi ghting men actually altered the tioned, or a little of both? course of European history. At the Battle published a magnum opus, The Polish American Encyclopedia, of machaLESKI NamEd rEVErENd mONSIGNOr. Without getting involved in that par- of Legnica in 1241, the armies of Bolesław ticular debate, let us consider some typi- the Pious (the same prince who gave which you were the general editor. The Orchard Lake Schools announce that Chancellor- cal Polish virtues and vices. Among the their fi rst bill of rights in Europe) stopped Is this the fi rst attempt to publish Rector Thomas C. Machalski, Jr. has been appointed virtues there is that high-powered, can’t- the Mongolian invasion of Europe. In an encyclopedia of American Polo- Chaplain to His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI with the do-enough-for-you, bend-over-backwards 1683, forces under the command of Po- nia? How would you describe this title Reverend Monsignor. Msgr. Machalski received even arm-twisting gościnność (hospital- land’s King Jan Sobieski turned by the work’s signifi cance? a call from his Bishop, The Most Reverend Nicholas ity). Poles are probably the only nation to invading Turkish hordes at the gates of PULA. There was an attempt DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn announcing his appoint- have actually deifi ed any of their visitors, Vienna. In 1920, Polish armies under Mar- in the 1940s to publish a Polish ment. as refl ected by the saying: “Gość w dom, shal Józef Piłsudski rolled back the Soviet American encyclopedia, but it went On August 27, 2011, Machalski was offi cially in- Bóg w dom” (“When a guest enters the attempt to infect Europe with the Bolshe- defunct after completing the letter stalled as the Rector of Ss. Cyril & Methodius Semi- home, God enters the home”). Another ad- vik revolution. “A.” The work today is the only ref- nary. On January 1, 2012, Msgr. Machalski became the age offers the guest everything the best of Polish cavalrymen amazed Napoleon at erence encyclopedia in existence on Third Chancellor of the Orchard Lake Schools in Or- what the house has to offer: “Czym chata Somosierra, Spain, and impressed the Al- American Polonia. To make it more chard Lake, outside Detroit, Mich.. bogata, tym rada,” or “What’s ours is lies at Monte Cassino during World War II. useful as a research tool, each entry Machalski said he is humbled by his appointment yours.” At times, the Poles’ readiness to stand up contains one or more bibliographic and asks for continued prayers for his future work at the Polish bravery has become proverbial. See “The Virtues ...,” page 3 references for more information on Orchard Lake Schools and in his service to the Church. See “Pula,” page 6

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Polish fliers in the Poles have been known for the patriotism slaves, and Polish soldiers in the employ of RAF downed more German planes per capita which our immigrant ancestors transplanted changed sides and supported the Black than the British who were, after all, defend- to the New World. Polish patriotism was Haitian rebels in the early 1800s. ing their own country’s skies. And stubborn never at variance with American patriotism This is not to say we do have our character Polish resistance, even though blunted by So- which the immigrants embraced wholeheart- flaws. The late Stefan Cardinal Wyszyński, viet-style persecution, made Poland the least edly. This has been indicated over the years primate of Poland through much of its trou- communistic country of the Eastern Bloc. Eventually, through its peaceful Solidarity Nasza Przyszłość święci — Our Future revolution, Poles brought about the collapse of the Iron Curtain, and the Soviet experiment by Edward Grocki The sickle and the hammer fell. landed on the scrap heap of history. Listen world! You think this cruel? Yet we held firm, resist, excel. At a time, when the pursuit of profits, plea- For years you played us for a fool. You think this sad? Think this unfair? sure and creature comforts has dominated our For eons you have tried to kill It is the cross we’ve come to bear. Our inborn strength, our Polish will. lives, perhaps traditional Polish attachment We are now masters of our fate. to religion and basic family values can add Beaten, battered to our knees, Withstanding all, we’ve closed the gate some balance and stability to the turbulence Dragged away to starve and freeze. On those who would have us enslaved and confusion of modern life. Religion often WILLIAMSBURG, Virg. — The Ameri- The air is permeated, smells From unleashed horrors staunchly can Council for Polish Culture (ACPC) held plays an integrating role that can strengthen Of dying Poles whose number swells braved. the family, the neighborhood and society as its 64th Annual Convention, here, July 18-21, a whole. A similar role is played by time- At random picked, shot where we stand, Form ashes we repair our land. 2012. During the Convention, as reported honored traditions — something that gives Numbered arms mark our brave band. The Phoenix risen, soaring grand earlier, a new historical marker was dedi- meaning to life and provides a more stable Jammed into boxcars, sent by train Observes our Poland standing tall, cated honoring the 1608 arrival and accom- foundation to build on than fly-by-night fads To rot in camps – bullet in brain. Honor intact. We’ve conquered all. plishments of the first Polish craftsmen at the and gimmicks. Jamestown Settlement. ’Tis nothing, what you do to me. You did your worst. We did repel Thursday evening members and guests We’ve had this every century. Your goal of sending us to Hell. he Polish personal touch (like engaged attended the Marcella Kochanska Sembrich Oh how the Iron Cross would twist And now the future holds new hope! concert at the Williamsburg Inn. Andrzej couples inviting the most honored To kill our will to live, exist. In unison, we Poles will cope. guests to their wedding in person) Stec, tenor, was as the winner of the 2012 T Sembrich Award. Stec and piano accom- could help offset today’s excessively institu- by the number of American flags flown on bled 20th Century, once stated in a tionalized and commercialized way of doing patriotic occasions from private homes in that “Poles have shown they know how to die panist Jean Eudes Vaillancourt performed things. If they can’t come in person, Poles Polish American neighborhoods. Also by the for their country, but sometimes they have a Beethoven’s Adelaide. Two Chopin selec- prefer to extend Christmas, Easter or nameday disproportionately large number of Polish problem living for their country.” Great words tions, Moja Pieszczotka (My Beloved) and wishes by phone rather than sending greeting Americans who volunteered for service in from a great man as we reflect on our Polish- Gdzie Lubi (Where’s Love) were offered, as cards. When they do send cards, they nearly both World Wars, Korea and Vietnam. ness this Heritage Month. Let us celebrate our well as Moniuszko’s Znasz Ten Kraj (Dost always pen in a brief personalized message But Polish patriotism usually lacked the goodness, and put our pettiness behind us. Know This Land), which left the audience rather than simply signing the card. chauvinistic streak often associated with that Whether you are organizing a major dis- mesmerized. Perhaps some of the old-fashion Polish term. Poles have almost never been aggres- play for Heritage Month, or just hosting a din- The Music Committee members, Presi- peasant foods (whole-grain breads, groats, sors, one of the few exceptions being their ner with Polish food for friends, keep in mind dent Debbie Majka, and Chairlady Alecia root vegetables, sauerkraut) could provide a brief occupation of the Kremlin in the early you are a descendant of great people whose Dutka smilingly presented Stec with the an- healthier alternative to America’s eating hab- 17th century. Their patriotism frequently in- virtues have left a positive impact on the nual Sembrich Award of $1,500. He holds a its. And perhaps everything from traditional corporated a sense of solidarity with the un- world and humanity. Be proud of your roots! title of Ambassador of Stalowa Wola, his na- Polish squared-logged houses (which breathe derdog in the spirit of the well-known slogan Share this with family, with friends, and with tive city in Poland, and Doctor of Music Per- and insulate naturally) to decorator items in- “For your freedom and ours.” Medieval Po- your community. formance degree from Montreal University. 4 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • OCTOBER 2012

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Follow us on Facebook or visit us Clearing the Air on the U.S. Katyn Cover-Up on the internet at: www.polamjournal.com Newly declassified information coded messages with the War De- the Katyn crime in 1951-52. Bis- Affairs Committee torpedoed that leaves little doubt that the U.S. gov- partment about what he saw. The sell said he sent the original to the recommendation. His grounds? He October • PaŸdziernik ernment was informed by an unim- messages were routed through the State Department, but it was never claimed the Russians would help Polish American Heritage Month. peachable source long before World Swiss Protecting Power which found. It has not turned up in a batch end the Korean War which proved Sponsored by the Polish American War II ended that the Russians had served as a wartime conduit be- of documents the National Archives to be a fantasy. Congress, groups across America’s murdered thousands of captured tween belligerents, including the just put online. The possibility that The U.S. government should Polonia celebrate Polonia’s rich Polish officers in Katyn Forest near U.S. and Nazi . How the the report was destroyed cannot be clear the air on our executive branch background in the United States. Smolensk. That source, incredibly, messages were coded to get past dismissed. cover-up by intensifying its search was a U.S. Army colonel communi- German censors remains a mystery, Members of Congress were irate for Katyn-related documents and by Bez pracy niema ko³aczy. Without work there is no bread. cating in code from a German POW but the National Archives is still that Bissell wildly exceeded his au- urging others — most notably the camp in late 1943. seeking an answer to that question. thority. His said he suppressed the Russians and the British — to do the 1 1608. First Poles arrive in Amer- In May 1943 Lt. Col. John Van report to avoid embarrassing the So- same. It should also issue an apol- ica aboard the Mary & Marga- Vliet, a West Pointer known for his viets at a time when we were urging ogy or statement of profound regret ret to work as skilled craftsmen integrity, was taken by the Germans, them to enter the war against Japan to the Poles who suffered grievously at settlement in Jamestown (Vir- despite what he called his “violent and to sign the U.N. Charter in under Stalin. Our cover-up delayed ginia). protest,” to Katyn Forest where Francisco. As lawmakers pointed by years American understand- 2 1944. The Warsaw Uprising thousands of Polish officers were out, Bissell had veered into de facto ing of the true nature of Stalinism collapses after 63 days. being exhumed from mass graves. policymaking, the province of the — to 1949, in point of fact, when 3 1996. Polish poet Wislawa The men had been murdered in State Department and the Office of the Soviets exploded their bomb. Szymborski awarded Nobel 1940 following the invasion of Po- the President. A full two years earlier an iron fist prize. 4 ST. FRANCIS land ordered by Hitler and Stalin Prime Minister Churchill sent had clamped shut on Poland’s long- Po Swietym Franciszku, the previous year. Van Vliet arrived President Roosevelt an explosive suffering people when Stalinist chodzi bydlo po owsisku. at Katyn convinced that he was a report on Aug. 13, 1943 that pointed stooges stole the “free and unfet- After Francis Day, prop for German allegations which to Russian responsibility for the tered elections” promised at Yalta. cattle are tended on the oats had become a worldwide press murders. The American people were The Poles had known long before field. sensation. Much to his surprise, he A MAP of the Katyn grave site and kept in the dark about that (and oth- the war ended what Stalin’s true 5 1938. Death of St. Faustyna was given free access to the graves surrounding area was among the er Katyn reports) in order to main- intentions were. The West’s refusal Kowalska. where many bodies remained in a documents declassified. tain good relations with Stalin. That to hear them out on the Katyn issue 6 1882. Birth of Karol Szy- mummified mass. It was obvious decision could be justified on mili- was a crushing blow that made their manowski, Polish composer, in to him that a major Russian claim Bissell is a controversial figure tary and political grounds in 1943 fate worse. The flame of liberty had Timoshovka, . (d. 1937) 7 ST. MARK — that the Germans had used the who got a much-deserved chewing when Russia was bearing the brunt burned brightly in their souls despite Gdy Œw. Marek, Poles in road construction before out from Congress for the way he of the war and the Normandy inva- decades of occupation from abroad z mrozem przybywa, shooting them — was false because handled sensitive Katyn informa- sion was still nearly a year away. and continued through another half Babie Lato, Krótkie bywa. the Poles’ uniforms and boots were tion — in particular the report Van But suppressing the truth after the century of Soviet oppression. If it is freezing on St. Mark’s, in near perfect condition. Van Vliet Vliet gave the War Department once war ended was much harder to jus- v v v Indian Summer will be short. returned to his POW camp near Ro- he was freed and came home. Bis- tify. As late as mid-1953 Secretary Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) au- 9 1435. Death of Pawel Wlodko- tenberg convinced that the Russians sell stamped that report top secret of State John Foster Dulles was thored legislation to establish the wic, model for Shakespeare’s had murdered the Poles. and told the colonel not to reveal a suppressing Katyn information. By World War II Memorial on the mall Polonius (Hamlet). A newly declassified file note word of it without written approval then a highly popular proposal had and the first woman to serve on the 10 1945. The Polish Arts Club of written by the head of Army Intel- from the War Department. What emerged in Congress to conduct a Defense Appropriations Subcom- Buffalo is founded. 11 1779. Date traditionally ob- ligence, Gen. Clayton Bissell, con- happened to Van Vliet’s report be- Katyn trial before the Court of In- mittee; Allen Paul is the author of served in American Polonia as firms that a few months after Van came the subject of great contro- ternational Justice at The Hague. At “Katyn: Stalin’s Massacre and the Pulaski Day in honor of death Vliet’s visit to Katyn he exchanged versy when Congress investigated Dulles’ behest the House Foreign Triumph of Truth.” of Casimer Pulaski, 34, Polish- born American patriot, who Cover-up: Roosevelt and Churchill Were Afraid of Upsetting Stalin died from battle wounds suf- fered at Savannah, Georgia. In continued from cover telegram he sent Stalin in a cable to Katyn-related information/materi- NARA gave an enlightening and 2005, his remains were rein- There is now evidence that in Roosevelt. “Such [an] investigation als from a trusted person, which he clinical explanation of the process terred in a monument named in 1943 President Fanklin D. Rooos- would be fraud and any conclusion promptly relayed to the U.S. Army by which it managed to accumu- his honor in Savannah. evelt was appraised of the Russian’s reached by terrorism.” Intelligence G-2 Office. Almost im- late 18 file boxes of pertinent Katyn 13 ST. EDWARD guilt in an extensive and detailed In the well-intentioned interest mediately, he was ordered by G-2 to materials, mainly generated by two Na Edwarda report submitted by British Prime of world peace, Roosevelt naively drop the matter and remain totally investigative committees of the U.S. jesieñ twarda. Minister Winston Churchill. Roos- went to great lengths to placate Sta- silent about it. And so it went until House of Representatives. This was On St. Edward’s evelt’s response was to ignore the lin, even naively enticing the USSR now. a difficult and arduous task, as the Day, the autumn is hard. 17 1777. Americans win crucial matter for fear of loosing Moscow to join the United Nations pact at National Archives that hold over Revolutionary War Battle of as an ally. In June of 1943 he cabled war’s end. In the end, Stalin was not The Katyn Project’s success five billion pages of miscellaneous Saratoga. Victory is credited in Churchill that: “The winning of the charged with the murder of Poland’s was almost singularly due to the records, most of them not cataloged large to engineering feats of Ta- war is the paramount objective for elite, and was given the country at diligent labor and the scholarly/ or easily identified by any normal deusz Kosciuszko. all of us. For this unity is necessary.” the Yalta Conference, where it re- legal seminars conducted over the process or formula. NARA is not 18 St. Luke Although Churchill informed mained under communist rule for past few years by the Libra Institute necessarily going to release some 19 1813. Death of Jozef Poni- Roosevelt of the circumstances, he more than half a century. and the Katyn Council, a coalition documents, however, no matter who atowski, general in Napoleon’s agreed with Stalin that no Inter- At the release of the Katyn ar- of concerned and activist Polonia asks for them, so any “smoking army. national Red Cross investigation chives, there was a surprising and organizations. At the behest of the gun” might never be found. 20 1982. Death of Korczak Zi- should be carried out in the then- spontaneous announcement —very Libra Institute/Katyn Council, U.S. The disclosed Katyn documents olkowski, sculptor of the Crazy Horse Memorial in the Black German occupied territory. possibly for the first time —from Representatives Kaptur and Daniel and expected additions retrieved by Hills of South Dakota. “We shall certainly rigorously retired U.S. General and former am- Lipinski (D-Ill.) embraced the proj- the National Declassification Center 21 St. Ursula oppose any ‘investigation’ by the bassador Edward Rowny. He stated ect and lent their official congressio- are now available at the NARA web Od Sw. Urszuli International Red Cross or any other that while serving as a young army nal support to it. They, in turn, en- site: www.archives.gov/research/ oczekuj snieznej koszuli body in any territory under Ger- officer following the war, he had listed the endorsement of President foreign-policy/katyn-massacre/. 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RELIGION / Benjamin Fiore, S.J. PNCC Holds Western Diocese Synod Orchard Lake Seminary Welcomes New Director Joshua Genig, the new direc- being aborted. During a nine-month thedral’s building fund, $1.5 million tor of lay ministries at the Orchard period, participants spiritually adopt will go for immediate use by Catho- Lake seminary Ss. Cyril & Metho- a child, vowing to pray a decade of lic Charities, and another $2 million dius, will oversee three Masters pro- the Rosary daily in the hope that will create an endowment fund for grams for lay people: the Masters in the baby will be spared from abor- the long-term needs of the agency. Theology, Masters of Arts in Pas- tion. Variations to the intercession toral Ministry, and Master of Arts might also include praying before John Paul II Institute in Pastoral Ministry with emphasis the Blessed Sacrament or fasting Graduates 19. Archbishop Jo- in Catechetics. The programs are for the child, as well as praying seph Kurtz of Louisville presided open to Catholic school teachers, for the parents and any difficulties at the graduation Mass for the 2012 religious education directors, faith they may be facing. The project has graduating class of the Pontifical formation directors, school coun- spread to nations across the globe John Paul II Institute for Studies on CLERGY OF THE WESTERN DIOCESE: (first row, l. to r.): Rev. Jose Rojas; selors, and chaplains. “Most people as it promotes a culture of life in all Marriage and Family in the crypt forget these lay people will be serv- areas that are contrary to the Gospel Rev. Raymond Drada; Rev. Stanley Bilinski; Rev. Jerry Rafalko; Very Rev. chapel of Washington DC’s Shrine ing, or are serving, in official capac- message. John Kraus; and Rev. Krzysztof Mendelewski. (second row): Rev. Jaroslaw of the Immaculate Conception. In ity within the church so they have Jablonski; Rev. John Kowalczyk, Jr.; Very Rev. Jaroslaw Nowak; Rev. John his address to the graduate, Su- a huge impact on all people within Relic of John Paul II Sto- Cramer; Deacon David Rowinski; Rev. Henry Galas; cleric Tom Opala; Rev. their local community,” said Genig. len, Recovered. The backpack preme Knight of Columbus Carl A. Charles Zawistowski; and Rev. Adam Wsul. Not present for the photo- Fr. Thomas Machalski, the of a priest who was transporting a Anderson reminded them that “the graph were: Rev. Bogumil Czaja and Rev. Zbigniew Talaga. promise of the new evangelization Orchard Lake Schools Chancel- relic of Pope John Paul II, a vile by Roman Truskolaski fill his position, four of which were can be realized when the ‘splendor lor and Rector, offered the position of the Blessed pontiff’s blood, to a CHICAGO — The middle of the most desirable: Fr. Bogumil to Dr. Genig upon his completion shrine in northern was stolen of Christ’ truly radiates from mil- August ended the XVIth Synod of Czaja from Milwaukee; Fr. Adam of doctoral studies at St. Andrews by three men who asked him for lions of Christian families. Each the Western Diocese of the Polish Wsul from LaCrosse, Wisc.; Fr. Pi- University, Scotland. Dr. Genig and directions. Police discovered the Christian family that opens wide its National . It took otr Maslanka from Elizabeth, N.J.; his wife Abby have three daughters, backpack and relic at another station doors to Christ will be a place where place at the Holiday Inn Express- Fr. Richard Wosiak from Middle- Emma (6), Claire (2), and Rose (6 along the rail line. his splendor is witnessed.” O’Hare in Chicago. Clergy from port, Pa. All were highly qualified, mos.). Florida to northern Wisconsin were Atlanta Diocese Receives but the one chosen was Fr. Wsul. PNCC Declares the “Union in attendance. Pope Benedict Affirms Pro- “Gone with the Wind” Be- All said Mass in Polish and Eng- of Scranton” and Installs The Synod was a three day ses- lish. Fr. Jose Rojas travels from the Life Initiative. Pope Benedict quest. Joseph Krygiel, CEO of Bishop. As a consequence of sion, Aug. 15-17. Prime Bishop The south side parish of St. John to say XVI sent a telegram to participants Catholic Charities for the RC Arch- some member Churches of the Most Rev. Anthony Mikovsky and Mass in Spanish at St. Cyril’s ev- in the twenty-five-year-old old pro- diocese of Atlanta, Ga., expressed Union of Utrecht to ordain women the Co-Administrator Very Rev. ery Sunday at 12:30 p.m. This is in life pilgrimage from Kraków to gratitude to Joseph Mitchell son to the priesthood and to bless same- John Kraus conducted a most pro- addition to the two Polish and one Częstochowa in Poland on the anni- of Margaret Mitchell’s brother Ste- sex unions in opposition to Holy ductive agenda, one of which was English Masses. versary of its prayer project “Spiri- phen for his gift of the novel rights Scripture and Sacred Tradition, the to introduce the new Bishop for On a tragic note reported was the tual Adoption of the Unborn Child.” to “Gone with the Wind” to the At- the Western Diocese, the Very Rev. PNCC parish in Madison, Ill. was Members of this project intercede in lanta archdiocese. $7.5 million of PNCC withdrew communion and Stanley Bilinski. having a new roof put on in June prayer for children who are at risk of the bequest will go toward the ca- affiliation with the Churches of the Union of Utrecht. In its place, the After more than 54 years, the when a fire broke out and burned PNCC declared the Union of Scran- pastor of Ss. Cyril & Methodius the entire structure. Only the four OW Our Hours are: ton which confesses the first seven Parish, The Very Rev. Joseph F. Ko- walls remained. There are no way OL SK Lunch bylarz took sick, and has been out of items like the stained glass windows OK i’ ecumenical councils and affirms the S S M-F 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. principles of the Union of Utrecht, commission for the last two months. and other valuable objects could be Fri. Night Dinners formulated in response to the First He then decided to retire. replaced. Fortunately, no one was 5:00-9:00 p.m. Vatican Council. The bishops of the There were many candidates to hurt. Sat. Night Dinners PNCC and those of the Nordic Cath- 4:00-9:00 p.m. olic Church are members. PNCC SAD NEWS FROM OL. The Rev. Clifford Ruskowski, 76, who served Lounge open ‘til 1:00 Bishops Thaddeus Peplowski and as Vice Chancellor and Professor Emeritus of Communications at the a.m. on Fri. and Sat. Anthony Mikovsky worked closely Orchard Lake Schools, died September 15 in Michigan. Ruskowski, who was ordained in 1962 for the Archdiocese of Detroit, recently cel- Cleveland’s Premier with the Nordic Catholic Church, which led to the recent ordination ebrated his 50th anniversary of priesthood. 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ELECTION 2012 Obama’s Indifference to Poland Will Cost him the Polish American Vote Next month Polish Americans — like their cancelled the missile defense plans for Po- events in order to host a dinner for the British to think that a man who represented Chicago fellow citizens — will go to the polls to elect land. And let’s not forget Obama’s words to Prime Minister. (You have to ask how dumb in the U.S. Senate had to be told not to say it, the next President of the United States. We Russian President Medvedev on the subject a White House staff can be to cancel an Irish is mind-boggling. Krystyna Olszer observed advise them to vote for Mitt Romney. of European Missile Defense, unsuspectingly event to accommodate a British leader). An- that “President Obama would certainly never As Polish Americans, we are disappointed caught by a live microphone March 27 in Ko- other is going golfi ng the day your Polish ally use the words ‘chairman’ or ‘fi reman.’ Those with Obama. Even before his nomination, rea: “This is my last election. After my elec- is burying its president who died tragically. words were recognized years ago as political- Romney went to Poland and pledged support tion I have more fl exibility.” The last time a Volcanic ash may have prevented Obama ly incorrect …” because they express gender for our Polish allies. Why did it take Obama sitting President said something that threaten- from reaching Kraków, but nobody should characteristics. Obama might not say “fi re- — a guy who used to be Senator from Illinois ing to or silly about Poland was Gerry Ford in have had to tell him how bad the appearance man,” but he didn’t think twice about “Polish (remember Chicago, the place that has more 1976, when he insisted Warsaw was not domi- of “well, since I didn’t get there I might as death camp.” Poles than any other city in the world except nated by Moscow. Two months later, he was well play a round of golf” would look. But We’re not thin-skinned. The point is not Warsaw?) — three years to make his way to ex-President Ford. the consummate example of insensitivity was whether the President apologized or we ac- Poland? And after four year of the Obama when Obama, in the midst of an award hon- cepted. The point is: for four years, Obama Presidency, Poles — who fought alongside POLISh amErIcaNS cannot risk four more oring Jan Karski — the Pole who risked his has not cared one whit about Poland. Not only Americans in World War II, in Iraq, and in years of a president who ignores Poland, who life to bring the truth about to is he ignorant about our ancestral homeland, Afghanistan — still need visas to come to the indeed appears ready to throw Poland under the West in 1943 — spoke about “Polish death but he doesn’t really care … and certainly will United States. the bus when it comes to pleasing a still un- camps.” not let Poland get in the way of his vision of It’s not just that Obama ignores Poland. democratic Russia. Nor should they tolerate Presidential events are usually very highly “U.S. interests.” We’re frankly afraid that he’ll leave Poland a president who is frankly insensitive about scripted events. White House staffers prepare Polish Americans make up 2+% of the out on a limb, as his Russophile foreign pol- European ethnics. One example of that tone lots of papers about what to say — and not population in states worth at least 180 elec- icy does everything it can to “reset” relations deafness was the White House decision this say. To think that nobody in this White House toral votes. That’s enough to decide a close with Moscow. The Administration already year to postpone the annual St. Patrick’s Day knew enough to prevent that gaffe … or even election. Now it’s up to you to decide. Pula: thirtieth year of editing Polish American Studies continued from cover PAJ. The Encyclopedia costs $145, a price About four years ago we were accepted into Polonian churches, organizational life is ag- the subject. The August 2011 issue of Choice, that might deter some readers. Why is the JSTOR, the premier electronic database for ing and weakening. Play the prophet: where the journal of the Association of College and price so high, and how would you encourage academic history journals. Full text cop- is Polonia going and where do you see it, say, Research Libraries, commented that: “The people to invest in the Encyclopedia? ies of Studies are now available through JS- in 2032? publication of this work is a landmark in ref- PULA. When we decided to undertake the TOR in more than 6,000 libraries, universi- PULA. Well, you are correct. Polonia is not erence and ethnic studies and represents an project, we wanted to work ties, and other institutions what it once was. In fact, most Polish Ameri- impressive effort on the part of its creators to with an established pub- around the world. This is cans today are assimilated into the greater include signifi cant amounts of regional and lisher to guarantee that the a tremendous help to us American society and a very small percent- ethnic history and culture in an affordable fi nal work would be mar- in promoting knowledge age belong to any Polonia organization. Some volume.” Its recommendation to its members keted well. It would not do about Polonia’s past, and have a passing interest in Poland as the land was a single word: “Essential.” We believe PAHA, or Polonia, much hopefully interesting other of their ancestors, but most are not at all ac- this is an especially important work for stu- good to have hundreds of scholars in topics for their tive in Polonia. With the possible exception of dents seeking information for research papers encyclopedias just sitting own future research. This a handful of cities that are attracting new Pol- in school, and for those seeking topics on somewhere in a ware- year we signed an agree- ish immigrants — places like Chicago, New which to write research papers. It is the best house. We wanted them ment with the University of York, and New Britain (Conn.) — there is means we have to preserve our heritage for placed in libraries where Illinois Press to publish the little left of the once vibrant Polonia commu- our children and grandchildren. people would be able to journal on our behalf. By nities. But that does not mean that ethnicity fi nd and benefi t from them. affi liating with a leading is not important, it is just changing. Polonia PAJ. How did the idea of the Encyclopedia McFarland Publishers university press we hope today mostly resides in the suburbs, although originate, and how long did it take to produce? showed an early interest to increase readership even in larger urban areas many commute on Sun- PULA. The late Prof. Stan Blejwas reju- in the project and we were more, and with it access to day to Polish parishes. By 2032 there will be venated the idea of an encyclopedia. Follow- impressed by the fact that reliable information on the almost nothing left of the old Polonia urban/ ing his untimely passing, the PAHA Board of McFarland specialized in history and culture of Pol- industrial communities, or almost any Euro- Directors decided in 2005 to go forth with the publishing and marketing reference works, ish Americans and their contributions to the pean ethnic community dating to the period project. For the rest of that year we prepared a and also that they had already published titles American mosaic. of the great migrations from 1880-1920. What work plan, identifi ed potential entries, and be- dealing with Polish topics. With 128 authors will remain will be studies of these communi- gan to publicize the project to fi nd scholars in- PAJ. You have been involved in Polonia and over 1,200 entries, the Encyclopedia was ties and the positive impact and contributions terested in authoring entries. We also worked for a long time, and not just academically. Tell a costly project even before printing, binding, that they made to the development of Ameri- on funding because the effort required signifi - us something about your current activities in and marketing are taken into consideration. can society and culture. And, as we have al- cant fi nancial support. The project took a total Polonia, both personally and professionally. But we assumed from the beginning that this ready seen, as further advances in communi- of about fi ve and one-half years until comple- PULA. Right now I am in my thirtieth year would appeal mostly to libraries and other cations and transportation continue to change tion. of editing Polish American Studies. On a per- reference institutions. What I would urge peo- our work and life patterns, our defi nition of a sonal level, I am just beginning to trace my ple to do is to go to their local public librar- Polish American “community” will no longer PAJ. How did you become the editor of family’s Polish “roots” and, with a colleague, ies and college libraries and request that they be geographically based, but will consist of the Encyclopedia, and what was the job like? have just completed preparing a picture his- purchase the Polish American Encyclopedia. a group of people with similar interests and PULA. The PAHA Board named me editor tory of New York Milles, N.Y., the Polish That is the only way we will be successful to views who maintain contact irrespective of probably probably because I had developed American community where we grew up. promoting further knowledge of, and research distance or location. the proposal and had considerable experience Professionally, I just presented two papers at on, Polish American history and culture. editing Polish American Studies and other conferences in Kraków and Gdańsk, as well PAJ. Why is Polish American history im- works. A major part of my job was managing PAJ. The Encyclopedia is clearly PAHA’s as one at West Point. I am preparing a paper portant today? workfl ow: assigning topics, monitoring dead- most important current project, but PAHA’s on the Poles in New Orleans on the eve of the PULA. On an individual level, people do lines, getting draft entries reviewed and hav- been around a long time. Tell us something Civil War for the next PAHA conference in not live in a vacuum. They have a past, a con- ing each entry edited for style, content, and about PAHA today, and how you got involved that city next January. Right now I am work- text that shapes them as they develop. A mul- completeness. Given the size of the project, with the organization. ing on a book about the U.S. Civil War, and titude of studies have shown that people who it was something that had to be attended to PULA. I have been a member of PAHA then I plan to write one on Polish exiles in are familiar with and comfortable with their almost every day since taking even a few days since the 1970s, and have been active as an nineteenth century America, a period often origins are usually more well adjusted and off only made things pile up. But it was quite offi cer or member of the Board since about overlooked when we think of Polish immigra- happy with their lives. On a national level, interesting to read about little-known aspects 1979. Today, PAHA has grown to an interna- tion. the United States was built by immigration, of Polonia history that emerged in the entries, tional stature with its academic journal, Pol- by people bringing not only their strength to and that is probably what was most interest- PAJ. Besides PAHA, you are also a dean ish American Studies. PAHA’s annual confer- the country but also their ideas and creativity. ing over the years it took to pull the project at Purdue University. Tell us something about ence, held in conjunction with the prestigious If we are to understand our country, we need together. your academic career, especially outside Po- American Historical Association, provides to understand the contributions of everyone, lonia. an opportunity for researchers to present and not just a few. If we are to exist peacefully PAJ. What are some of your favorite facts/ PULA. In addition to teaching, I spent discuss their latest explorations, and PAHA is as a multicultural society, we must understand stories from or about the Encyclopedia? some thirty years as an academic adminis- also a primary co-sponsor of the Polish and the multiplicity of subcultures that together PULA. One of the advantages of being trator at Purdue, The Catholic University of Polish American Studies Series published by make our nation, and understand that this is editor is that I had an opportunity to read America, and Utica College. A few years ago Ohio University Press. This is the most im- a strength and not a weakness. We must val- through all of the entries as they were sub- I gave up administration to return to the fac- portant university-published series on Polish ue the contributions of each person and each mitted. I found the breadth of the entries in- ulty where I teach various courses in U.S. his- studies in American today. In addition to their group. 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CIEKAWOSTKI / Martin S. Nowak THE OLD COUNTRY / Richard Poremski Richard Nixon in Poland Richard M. Nixon was one of the and a detestation of communism. with Polish American voters in the most controversial and divisive men American diplomats in Warsaw de- middle of his re-election campaign, ever to occupy the White House. termined that but he was also eager to treat Poland But love him or hate him, he made the visit had re- and other Soviet satellites as inde- history by becoming the first sitting kindled ties be- pendent states that need not follow American president to visit Poland, tween the Polish Moscow’s dictates, and to remind in 1972. and American their people that America was a It was not Nixon’s first visit to people. Nixon friend who had not forgotten them Poland. He had also visited the himself pre- and not given up on their hope for country as vice president in 1959. In sciently called freedom. both instances the stops were made Poland “the true Private citizen Nixon had been after strategically important visits to Achilles heel of denied a visa to visit Poland in 1967, the and were restricted NIXON. Visit the Soviet sys- but as an elderly former president he to Warsaw. made Polish offi- tem.” returned in 1993, once again after a The vice president had paid an cials nervous. Once he had stop in Moscow. He was amazed official visit to Moscow, where become presi- at how vibrant the post-communist he had engaged Soviet Premier dent, Nixon made an official visit Polish capital seemed compared to Khrushchev in the famous “kitchen to Moscow for important talks with his previous visits. “My God! War- debate,” and he arrived in Warsaw Premier Leonid Brezhnev. After a saw has become a different world. It one-day stop in Iran the president has come alive.” He met with Presi- in the afternoon of August 2, 1959 Nature on the Doorstep. Lezajsk, Poland. May 22, 1976. for a three-day visit. A hundred landed in Warsaw on May 31, 1972. dent Lech Wałęsa, held a press con- thousand Poles lined his motorcade Though he received a more subdued ference and strolled through the old Mądry głupiemu ustępuje, a głupi się z tego raduje. route from Okęcie Airport to the reception than in 1959, the people town. He stayed the night then left The wise man yields to the fool, and the fool rejoices over it. city center, waving, cheering and were enthusiastic and an estimated for Prague the next morning. throwing flowers, mobbing his car. 300,000 reportedly turned out to see Polish officials worried about how him despite government attempts to HONORING LT. COL. MATTHEW URBAN it all looked just two weeks after downplay the visit. Khrushchev had received a cool re- Nixon’s first stop was Castle ception in the same place. Square where the royal palace Attention High School Students: Enter Our ... Nixon made many appearances, was being rebuilt. Then the mo- laying wreaths at the Tomb of the torcade proceeded to Victory (now Unknown Soldier and the site of the Piłsudski) Square. The president Warsaw Ghetto. Try as they might, laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Un- VETERAN’S DAY communist officials could not com- known Soldier then plunged into a pletely stop Nixon from meeting crowd of some 20,000 onlookers, ordinary Poles. In phrases learned shaking hands. The people chanted, SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST for the occasion, Nixon shouted out, “Nix-on, Nix-on” and began singing “Niech żyje Polska!” (Long live “Sto lat.” First Prize: $500.00 • Second Prize: $250.00 Poland) and “Czołem robotnicy!” Third Prize: Harry Potter O-Gauge (Greetings workers) to a group of Nixon and his entourage laborers. The crowds yelled back, met with Communist Party leader “Hogwart’s Express” Train Set Lt. Col. Matt Urban “Niech żyje Nixon! Niech żyje Edward Gierek and other officials Runners Up (Three): 3-year PAJ Subscription Ameryka!” for extensive talks. Agreements were reached on an expansion of n honor of Veteran’s Day and the men and women who have served our country, the Polish American The crowds yelled back, trade, the opening of new consul- Journal is giving away — through the generosity of the newspaper’s patrons — over $750 in cash and ates, and direct air links between prizes to high school students who submit an essay on the topic: “Why I Think the United States Postal “Niech żyje Nixon! the two nations. The Americans ex- IService Should Issue a Stamp Commemorating Lt. Col. Matthew Urban.” Niech żyje Ameryka!” pressed approval of a recent treaty between West Germany and Poland Lt. Col. Matt Urban was born on August 25, 1919 in Buffalo of Polish immigrants. He entered the U.S. Army The vice president met with that recognized the Odra-Nysa line in 1941, serving as a Captain with the 2nd Battalion, 60th Regiment, 9th Infantry Division in France during Communist Party boss Władysław as Poland’s permanent western bor- World War II. He received 28 decorations, including the Silver Star (1 OLC), Bronze Star (2OLC) with “V” Gomułka, discussing improved re- der, agreed on the need for a Eu- device, Purple Heart (6 OLC) and NYS Conspicuous Cross with 4 Silver and 1 Gold Clusters. In 1980, the lations and cultural exchanges. Not ropean security conference, and a U.S. Congress awarded Lt. Col. Urban the nation’s highest award for valor, the “Congressional Medal of wanting to directly offend his hosts reduction in arms. Both sides hailed Honor.” President Jimmy Carter described Lt. Col. Urban as the “Greatest Soldier in American History.” Lt. but wishing to show his respects to the visit as a new opportunity for Col. 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Happenings: Chicago Style / Geraldine Balut Coleman Creating A Modern Polish Identity in North America awarded to Mieczysław Niedzinski and Polish American institutions. and Henryk Kolodynski. After a During the evening, Matynia, on araniak

B short concert by child piano protégé behalf of Bronisław Komorowski, Daniel Szefer, all enjoyed a gour- Poland’s President, presented the ndrzej met Polish-style buffet supper. Knight’s Cross of the Order of Merit The conference ended with an to Camille Kopielski for her contri-

PHOTO: A evening of camaraderie on a Chica- butions in promoting Polish culture, go boat cruise. This was an opportu- Zofia Boris, anchor and reporter nity for those attending Quo Vadis of WPNA 1490 AM Radio, for her Chicago 2012 to meet in a social years of reporting Polish civic and setting, to view Chicago’s beautiful cultural events, and Zofia Bukows- shoreline by night, and to dine and ka, a member of Polish Highland- dance. ers.

A FOND FAREWELL. On Tues- FATHER DZIESZKO RETURNS day, August 28, Chicago’s Polonian TO PASTORAL DUTIES. On Au- Community bade a fond farewell gust 14, the feast of St. Maximillian to Poland’s Consul General Zyg- Kolbe, the Illinois State Attorney’s munt Matynia and Mrs. Bozena Office announced that after a full Matynia. The reception at the Pol- investigation, it decided to drop all ish Consulate was attended by ap- A PHOTO: proximately 180 guests. Matynia announced that his successor will be ndrzej Paulina Kapuścińska, who leaves B

her post as Consul General in Los araniak Angeles. The Matynias left for War- saw at the end of August. Once in Warsaw, Mr. Matynia will return to Seated (l. to r.): Agnes Ptasznik, Janusz Cisek, Maciej Klimczak, Krzysztof Kasprzyk, and Joanna Koson. a post at the Polish Ministry of For- CHICAGO — Originating in tunity to gain valuable leadership late Court; Karen Majewski, PhD, eign Affairs. According to Poland’s Canada, Quo Vadis—at the time, and networking skills, to incorpo- Mayor of Hamtramck, Michigan diplomatic protocol, returning dip- a group of Polish Canadian col- rate the spirit and value from their and President of the Michigan Mu- lomats will work in Poland for two lege students and young profes- Polish backgrounds, to encourage nicipal League; Laura Schwartz, years prior to being reassigned to a Fr. Dzieszko sionals—organized its first annual them to have a deeper cooperation White House Director of Events for new post abroad. international conference in 2009 in with existing organizations, and the Clinton Administration; Thad- charges against Father Tadeusz Ottawa, Ontario. Since then, Quo to build and strengthen communi- deus Radzilowski, Ph.D., President Dzieszko, the very popular pas- araniak Vadis has flourished and expanded. cation across Canada, the United of the PIAST Institute, University B tor of St. Constance on Chicago’s For the first time, a conference of States, Australia, and Europe. of Michigan; Dr. Wanda Urban- northwest side. On August 18, Fran- this magnitude was held in Chicago. The two co-chairs of this con- ska, Director of the Jan Karski U.S. ndrzej cis Cardinal George, Archbishop of Quo Vadis Chicago 2012 was held ference were Agnes Ptasznik, an Centennial Campaign; Lt. Col. Chicago, met with Father “Ted.” on August, 24-26 at the Knicker- attorney from the Illinois State At- Walter Perchal (Canadian Army), PHOTO: A It was at this meeting that Father boker Hotel and Loyola University torney’s office, and Joanna Koson, PhD, York University; Illinois State Dzieszko was reinstated to his full Chicago with 150 attending. This a financial specialist. The Quo Vadis Representative Kelly Cassidy; Mi- pastoral duties at St. Constance. On event brought together these young committee invited international and chael Traison, JD, Principal of the August 26, the feast of Our Lady people of Polish descent from the well-known speakers from Polish international law firm, Miller Can- of Czestochowa, Father “Ted” re- United States, Canada, Australia, and non-Polish backgrounds, who field; and Ellen Ericson, President turned to St. Constance by celebrat- and Europe. The conference was en- brought their knowledge, expertise, of Ericson Consulting. Bozena and Zygmunt Matynia. ing Mass, followed by a celebratory titled “Quo Vadis Chicago Modern and experience from the arenas of During the evening of August parish picnic in a “pastoral” park Leaders: Own Your Identity 2012.” academia, public office, and busi- 25, all participants attending the Consul Matynia mentioned some setting. The goals of the organizers were ness. Among those speakers were: Quo Vadis conference were invited of the highlights during his consul- This scenario stems from an in- to give those attending the oppor- Dr. Janusz Cisek, Undersecretary to a “networking” reception hosted ar appointment in Chicago. Some vestigation that started in February of State, Ministry of Foreign Af- by the Polish Consulate. This was were joyous; others were sorrowful. 2011. According to reliable sources, fairs of the Republic of Poland; Dr. an evening to meet representatives Among those highlights were the the Illinois State Attorney’s Office Krzysztof Kasprzyk, Minister- from Chicago’s Polish and Polish renovation of the historic building began an inquiry when a 93-year- Counselor, Dept. of Cooperation American organizations. of the Polish Consulate, the beatifi- old parishioner was transferring her with Polish Diaspora, Ministry The Consulate also took time cation of Blessed John Paul II, and home to a land trust with Dzieszko POLISH COMMUNITY of Foreign Affairs; Dr. Zygmunt during this soirée to award medals the celebration of the 20th anniver- as its trustee. One major issue was SERVICE CENTER Matynia, Consul General of the from Poland’s President, Bronisław sary of the fall of communism. The the woman’s mental competence. It Republic of Poland; Adam Wil- Komorowski, to three gentlemen. saddest was the Smolensk tragedy. was also at this time that Fr. 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Richard Augustyn, Robert Harcerski Dozynki” at Paderewski and concluding with a Gala Banquet Narkiewicz, Betty Jane Urban- Park in Vaughn, Ontario ... The L and Dance featuring “Jantar” at the ski, Dorothy Wrazin Poole, James Space Gallery in Toronto, Ontario St. Stanislaus Kostka auditorium at Makowski (posthumous), David presented the North American pre- 5:30 p.m. on September 22 ... Retir- P. Lipinoga, William Skretny, mier of an exhibition entitled “Ro- ing Polish National Catholic Bishop AMHERST, N.Y. — Before the forty-two-member Williamsville Ro- Sr. (posthumous), Lisa Florczak, man Polanski - Actor and Direc- Thaddeus Peplowski was honored tary Club, guest speaker and president of Angry Patriots & Pinheads video Gerald Bielawski (posthumous), tor” from September 10 through with a Mass of Thanksgiving at the game application, David P. Lipinoga addressed the group, which met at Jackie Schmid (posthumous), Phil- October 5. The exhibition, which Holy Mother of the Rosary Cathe- Milo’s Restaurant. ip Smolinski, Dr. Kenneth D. An- includes materials from the private dral in Lancaster and a banquet at Lipinoga designed and marketed the video game application. He donates thone, Theresa Gonciarz, Noreen collections of Andrzej Wajda, An- the Hearthstone Manor in Depew 20% of the sales to the U.S. Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation. Lewandowski, Hon. John Mills, drze Kostenko, Gene Gutowski and on the 22nd. Bishop Peplowski is Pictured are (l. to r.): Williamsville Rotary Club Past President Tim Karen Karalus Karamanoukian, Leopold Rene Nowak, was created being succeeded by Bishop John E. Henderson; president of Black Bear Company and guest speaker David Norbert C. Czosek, and Donna by the Lodz Film Museum ... The Mack ... Orchestra violinist Sabina Lipinoga; Erie County Legislator Edward Rath; Williamsville Rotary Pro- Zellner Neal. Professional & Businessmen’s Slepecki and Ray Serafi n at the Jo- gram Chair Shirley Carnall; and Fitzgerald Architecture and Rotary Area Association met for its semian- seph Skalny Welcome Center at St. 11 Assistant District Governor Vern Anderson. POLONIa TIdBITS. The judges nual general membership meeting John Fisher College on September of Corpus Christi Parish’s “Buf- at the Polish Villa II Restaurant in 28. falo’s Best Pierogi” contest put their Cheektowaga on the 11th. Frederick The 113th anniversary concert of seal of approval on the submis- Pordum from the Buffalo/Niagara the Chopin Singing Society, which W jedności siła sions of the following contestants: Safety Council was the guest speak- is dedicated to the memory of the Traditional Category: Diane Gor- er at the meeting. The group also group’s longtime music director DAVID czynski, Kristen Sikora and Patti announced that it awarded its 2012 Peter Gorecki, will take place at the Franklin; Nontraditional Category: scholarships to Bradley Bykowicz, Canisius College Montante Center FRANCZYK Bob Sikorski (Polish Reuben), David Caya, Daniel Mazurowski, on October 21. A dinner dance at the Brian Marek (Beef on Weck), and and Samantha Michalski. Millennium Hotel in Cheektowaga  Sharon Dombek (Mango Tango); “Maximilian: Saint of Aus- will follow the concert.  Commercial Category: K Sisters, chwitz,” a one-man play performed v v v Homestyle Catering, and Potts by Leonardo Defi lippis, was pre- If you have an item for this col- Deli & Grille ... Jack and Carol sented at Ss. 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Levitr Distinguished Glass Widows in Polonia’s Church- Celebrate Your Heritage with Pride! Service Award from the National es” at Holy Trinity Church in Niag- Board of Medical Examiners; Dr. ara Falls on September 18. Roman Sobolewski, professor of John Bycina was inducted into FROSTY VALLEY BEVERAGES Commemorating Polish electrical and computer engineer- the WNY Baseball Hall of Fame, Good Soft Drink—Good Service ing at the University of Rochester, and the Polish Arts Club of Buf- American Heritage Month received a 2012 Spanish Govern- falo presented a lecture by Peter NEW YORK STATE SOFT DRINK DISPENSING SYSTEMS ment Research Fellowship; and past Jablonski on the “Dynamics of an ASSEMBLYMAN INSTALLATION AND SERVICE PHSR president Fredric Skalny East Side Ethnic Neighborhood” PREMIX - POSTMIX - DRAFT BIRCH BEER was awarded the President’s Medal at the Harlem Road Community dENNIS GABRYSZAK for Service to St. John Fisher Col- Center on the 19th ... 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PONDERING POLE / Edward Poniewaz Congratulations to the Are We Still “Unmeltable?” GENERAL PULASKI MEMORIAL There is a new librarian at the (White, Anglo-Saxon, and Prot- “The concept of the Avant-Garde” Community Center library. She is estant) culture, how they are per- (differences), and “The ethnic PARADE COMMITTEE a younger woman of Greek descent ceived, and how they respond. It Democratic Party.” In the tug-of- and her name is Stella. I was tell- is about how they fit in the mosaic war carried out by the PIGS in all on its 75th Anniversary. Sto lat! ing her that her Greek name is very along with the WASPs, the Irish, the of these spheres, a number of val- popular among the older generation Jews, and African Americans. These ues remained constant according Poles. Her husband is also Greek groups have some things in common to Novak: family and community. and she loves the Grecian life. You but none of them have everything in There was a heavy emphasis during can tell. She has a couple of very common, especially how they think. the fifties, sixties, and into the sev- cute kids and a beautiful family. A In 1971 most of our immigrant enties for family and community – real ethnic girl. grandparents were still around, ac- first communions, , Church I don’t know if Stella is the cent and all. They experienced the festivals, neighborhoods (or coming daughter of immigrants. On the out- fear, trepidation, and the unknown back to the old neighborhood), vet- side, she is an all-American woman of the new land. They felt the eran posts, and trying to hold on to but she chose marriage to the Greek weight of being an outsider. They all of these. Our mothers and fathers man. The name, the marriage, the didn’t have the energy or the time to felt very at home in the family and family so what immediately came to think. During the sixties and seven- community but could also work the IRENE C. WODKIEWICZ-WHEAT mind was “unmeltable ethnic.” ties our parents became established bigger American room as well. & LAWRENCE K. WHEAT She is one and probably for the first time, felt So, from the point that grandma of a group that secure to express their opinions and and grandpa got us here (“The first author Michael thoughts, within and outside the generation took with them into the Novak labeled group. This is the “ethnic conscious- stinking steamships the lives of at as PIGS (Poles, ness” that Novak talks about: least four generations. Immigra- Polish Heritage Month Greetings Italians, Greeks, The rise in ethnic conscious- tion lasts at least a hundred years.” from the and Slavs) in his ness is, then, part of a more gen- page 204), where are the PIGS book, The Rise eral cultural revolution. When now, in 2012, regarding their eth- GENERAL PULASKI MEMORIAL of the Unmelt- a person thinks, more than one nic consciousness? Are we still able Ethnics, PARADE COMMITTEE, INC. generation’s passions and imag- “unmeltable?” How can we apply NOVAK The New Po- es think in him. Below the thresh- the instincts and sensibilities of our Our Diamond Jubilee — litical Force of the Seventies (The old of the rational or the fully consciousness to similar or new 75 Years of Polonia Proudly Marching Macmillan Company, New York, conscious, our instincts and sen- “settings and events?” Think of how New York, 1971). The word “un- sibilities lead backwards to the much our culture and society has Join Polonia’s meltable” is a description of south- predilections of our forebears. changed in even the last ten years, Largest ern and eastern European ethnics More deeply than Americans much less the last forty. We are in Manifestation that continue to live together, marry have been taught to recognize, the last leg of the journey and I can’t October 7, 2012 one another, and hold on to values their own particular pasts live on wait to see what happens. and beliefs different than the na- in their present judgments and If you have a thought about this tives. 628 5th Avenue, actions (page 32). month’s topic, an answer to the Unmeltable is now forty years question, a question of your own, or Brooklyn old and this is one of the great This ethnic consciousness is have interesting facts to share, con- NY 11215 books of our immigrant experience. weighed and compared in a num- tact me at: Edward Poniewaz, 6432 I would encourage you to read it and ber of different settings and events Marmaduke Avenue, St. Louis , MO SUPPORT OUR compare where we were in 1971 during the seventies: “Inferiority in 63139 ; eMail alinabrig@yahoo. TROOPS and where we are today. 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POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL Jan Lewan is Back WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — eo diary of your stay in Europe to Jan Lewan (Lewandowski) is back watch and cherish for years to come. and once again dazzling his fans Travel arrangements are made by with tours to Poland and Central Eu- the best agency in the United States, rope with his amazing “Red Carpet Pat Tours. Treatment!” You can view video highlights His recent reunion tour to Po- from Jan’s Reunion tour in May of land in May of 2012 opened the 2012 on YouTube simply enter the door for Lewan to continue his first DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION AND CONTINUANCE OF POLISH AMERICAN MUSIC keywords “Travel with Jan Lewan” class tours to Poland. Once voted into the YouTube search browser. the “Number 1 Tour Leader” to Po- The tour guides on Lewan’s tours land and Central Europe, Lewan has are long-time friends of his, as are IPA Tribute Band Produces CD with Variety returned and is once again proving the thousands of tourists who ac- CHICAGO (PMN) — The In- the IPA Tribute Band lost two very To purchase a copy of this CD, worthy of his title. He will accom- companied him throughout the ternational Polka Association (IPA) important people in the lives of its send a check or money order made pany you every step of the way and years. Lewan selected these tour Tribute Band has produced a CD members. Therefore, the recording payable to the IPA for $18.00 provide a unique presentation of guides several years ago for their Poland with an unforgettable expe- entitled “Yesterday’s Songs.” It fea- is dedicated to the memories of two ($15.00 plus $3.00 postage and han- knowledge and expertise of Polish rience. tures a mixture of songs originally of the members’ fathers, Eddie Bla- dling) and mail it to: International culture, their abilities to speak clear, As a Polish native, Lewan has recorded by IPA Hall of Famers and zonczyk, Sr., and John Mateja, both Polka Association, 4608 S. Archer understandable English, and their access to the best of entertainment, Award Winners, along with some of whom provided support and in- Avenue, Chicago, IL 60632. genuine desire to ensure that all of arrangements recorded as a polka spiration to their musical endeavors Since 1968, the International fabulous food, and the type of out- standing service that is not afforded your needs are met along the way. for the very first time to offer you over the years. Polka Association has been promot- To learn more, visit Lewan’s something new and fresh. The band has also issued a heart- ing Polka Music by honoring Polka other travel guides who are foreign to Poland. website, www.janlewandowski. The goal was to record a CD felt “Thank You” to the recording’s artists through its Hall of Fame in- com. that has something for all polka Executive Producer, Gene Swick, ductions and annual award presen- At this moment, preparations are underway for three European tours. There you will find additional fans, both young and old. Whether who without hesitation was eager tations for recording and perfor- information about Poland and will it is traditional polka music or some to lend his support to this project. mance. Lewan is busy working with every have the opportunity to browse nu- newer melodies, the band hopes Special thanks also went to Barbara IPA membership information is aspect of these tours as he loves to merous CDs and DVDs available of there is something for everyone on Kociolek, Anna and Bob Borowski, available at www.internationalpo- impress each and every guest with Lewan’s travel adventures and his this recording. and Andrew Okrzesik for their con- lka.com or call 1-800-TO-POLKA his native country. Each tour is During the course of this project, tributions. (1-800-867-6552). unique in its own way, but is guar- Grammy-nominated orchestra. anteed to impress even the most sea- “Everyone says, the best way to soned traveler. travel is with Jan Lewan,” said the POLKA JUKEBOX / Steve Litwin Every tour includes a four-hour seasoned performer. DVD recorded professionally by For more information, write to Lightning Videos. All activities are Jan Lewan, P.O. Box 19312, West filmed along your travels by John Palm Beach, FL 33416; email Jan@ “Vintage Bud” Captures Top-Notch Performance Koterba. Your DVD becomes a vid- janlewandowski.com. Every once in a while something and Chuck Pendrak on saxes, Gene polka fan should add this to their special comes along that makes “Euge” Turtzer on bass and Chuck music library today. you turn you turn your head. This Modzelewski on drums, this is a re- From the title tune, to over two Blazonczyk Family Presents 38th Annual time, it is an new “old” recording cording that belongs in everyone’s dozen hits by the Good Times, Seven Springs Fall Polka Festival called Vintage Bud, the latest from polka music library. It is a like hav- you’ll be playing this this one mul- Bud Hundenski & the Corsairs. Re- ing your own polka time machine. tiple times. Whether if be “Mr. CHICAGO — The 38th annual Festival activities will also in- corded in the Starlight Ballroom at Vintage Bud is on the Pepper- Neighbor” polka, “Cruising Down Fall Polka Festival, featuring nine clude a Saturday morning Bloody the PACC in Port Washington, N.Y., mint Records label. the River,” “Farewell My Good of the nation’s top polka bands, Mary party in the Matterhorn these twelve tracks capture the night To order, call Bud at (412) 264- Friend,” the infamous “Good will take place at the Seven Springs Lounge with polka DJ Ken Olowin, of October 3, 1982 when this seven- 5540 or send an e-mail to swing- Times” medley, or any of the others, Mountain Resort, Champion, Pa., 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and a Sun- piece group was pumping out some [email protected]. this is a must-have collection of The Fri., -Sun., Nov. 2-4, 2012. day Morning Polka Mass with mu- dynamic music. Good Times. Bands to appear include: Tony sic by Polka Family at 10:00 a.m. From the accordion-sax drive of A KICK IN THE BRASS. Chet Scha- Dennis Motyka, John Fornek, Blazonczyk’s New Phaze and Hen- For room reservations and infor- “Jolly” oberek, to the power of the fer’s Chicago Records continues to Lenny Kapka, Roger Malinowski, ny & The Versa Js on Friday; Dar- mation, contact: Bel-Aire Enterpris- “Saxo” polka, to the smooth sounds provide the polka audience with ex- Jim Sierzega, Ed Wolinski and Lau- rell Weltin’s New Brass Express, es, at (708) 594-5182 or fax (708) of Wojnarowski’s “Dream” polka, cellent recordings, oftentimes repro- ren Motyka make the good times on The Boys, Stephanie and her Honky 448- 5494; email BelAire7208@ the Corsairs were on the musical ducing vinyl recordings in CD for- The Good Times. More need not be Band, and The Diddle Stix on Satur- aol.com; Bel-Aire Enterprises , mark that night, thirty years ago. mat. Kick in the Brass by the Good said. Grab this one now! day; and Polka Family Band, Jimmy 7208 S. Harlem Ave, Bridgeview, With Bud Hundenski on accordi- Times has received this treatment Send $17.00 (postpaid) to Chet K & Ethnic Jazz and Ray Jay & the IL 60455. on, Larry Davis and Skip McAuliffe presenting 27 tracks by this now Schafer Productions, P.O. Box Carousels on Sunday. on trumpets, Rick “Mo” Mansfield retired Chicago-based band. Every 410452, Chicago, IL 60641. Shibilski Joins Jammer Turkey Trot Dance CLEVELAND – Saturday, CHICAGO — Bill Shibilski will November 24, the Cleveland POLKA PLATTER / Polonia Media Network be adding his online polka radio Polka Association Turkey Trot show to the Polka Jammer Network. Dance will take place at St. John Bill Gula’s new band, Chica- The IPA Tribute Band ap- Polka fans in Buffalo can His program, “Bill Shibilski’s Polka Byzantine (Upper Hall), 1900 go Image, made its debut at the Our peared on WGN-TV on August look forward to “Polka New Years Party,” will air on Saturday nights Carlton Road Parma. Lady of the Snows Parish Carnival 29 during the “Mid-day News.” It Eve” at The Millennium Hotel in from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Eastern time The public is welcome and in Chicago on August 5, 2012. Bill was a promotion for the Labor Day suburban Cheektowaga. It is being (5:00-6:00 Central) with a repeat doors open 6:00 p.m. with music Gula on trumpet and vocals leads Weekend’s Taste of Polonia, Chi- billed as the area’s “first ever” Polka on Wednesday afternoon from 2:00- from 7:00-11:00 p.m. by New the band with members Bob Raica cago’s largest Polish festival, even New Years event under one venue. 3:00 p.m. Eastern time (1:00-2:00 Brass Express from Michigan. on Drums, Jim Kucharski on bass though that event has seriously re- It will feature the Polka Coun- Central) immediately following the Donation is $12.00 with 18 and and vocals, Tom Kringel on concer- duced its polka entertainment over try Musicians and plus Polish and Richie Gomulka Polka Show begin- under free. No BYOB. Food and tina), Matt Sienkowski on accordion the past several years. Polka music American music by Buffalo’s own ning on Saturday, October 6. beverages will be available. For and piano, and Marty Dzik on trum- has been relegated to the smallest of “Bedrock Boys.” The hotel deal in- For more information email Send large table reservations please pet and vocals. A clip of the band the stages in an obscure part of the cludes a room for the night, dinner, an e-mail Program Director Jim call Sylvia or Paul at: (216) 228- playing “Two Bucks Polka” can be grounds during the afternoon, with open bar, midnight champagne and Kucharski at chainsaw@polkajam- 1134. viewed at youtu.be/OJOCplkTokM. no polka during the evening hours. coffee, and Polish brunch. mernetwork.org.

POLKA MEMORIES / Steve Litwin

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Bobby Calvert and Bru- Vinny Bozzarelli of The Sounds. Pulaski Park, Three no Mikos. Binghamton, Eddie Biegaj on concer- Bob Earl & the Imperials of Toledo perform at a Polka Rivers, Mass. 1984. N.Y. Polish Home. 1980s. tina, McKinley Park Inn. 1995 Mass, St. Stanislaus Kostka Church. Binghamton, N.Y. 1977. 12 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • OCTOBER 2012

NOTES / Barb Pinkowski Owl Picnic Another Successful Fund Raiser

HELPING GOOd CAUSES. Volunteers and guests made this year’s Owl Picnic another winner. In photographs, from left: Art and Kathy Ferdinand loved the setting of the Lamm Post in Williamsville, which hosted the event this year; Jack Pajak and volunteer Tony Rozek, host of the “Big Tony” Polka Show; Henry Mazurek, one of the event’s organizers, gives Debbie Derenda a hug at the picnic; and Danny Potts and volunteer Ron Klaczyk kibitz about old times. BUFFALO, N.Y. — Well, Labor New Direction, a big pierogi contest admitted for $5.00. Day has come and gone and our fab- was held. There were three catego- Oct. 6. The Touch play at the ulous summer season has too! It was ries for the hopeful pierogi makers: VFW Post 5798, 8989 Erie Rd., quite the ride with a string of sunny, traditional, non-traditional and com- Angola. Call (716) 549-5798 for warm, glorious days! mercial. Some of the non-traditional details. On Aug. 14, it was Polish Night ones sounded interesting such as Oct. 13. The Touch are at the at Coca-Cola Field, where our Buf- reuben pierogi, beef on weck piero- Third Warders Club in No. Tonawa- falo Bisons defeated the Lehigh Val- gi and Mango Tango pierogi! The nda. Call 909-8776 for more infor- ley Iron Pigs 6-0. Prior to the game, judges had some diffi cult decisions mation. there was a tent party featuring the to make, but what a time trying so Oct. 18. The Polka Boosters dynamic sounds of the Knewz and many varieties. It was good to hear Club Meeting at the Polish Falcons a colorful dance performance by the that this parish near the Broadway Hall, 445 Columbia Ave., Depew. Krakowiacy Dancers of Eugenia’s Market on the East Side had a very Doors open at 7:00 p.m. New mem- dance studio. It is nice to see that successful event that was supported bers always welcome. Call Chris at these young people are interested in by so many. 892-7977. learning and performing the tradi- Oct. 20. The Knewz and John tional folk dances from the various WELcOmE TO ThE fOLd. Mi- Gora are at the Polish Hall, 2316 regions of Poland. This year, Erie chael Pasierb, polka DJ on WXRL Fairview St. in Burlington, Ontario. County Executive Mark Poloncarz 1300, is the new writer for the polka Whitey Mazurek (left), grandson C.J. Luksch, and his great-uncle Henry (315) 264-5939. was honored. In his speech after column in the Am-Pol Eagle. Great Mazurek kept the dance fl oor packed. Oct. 20. The Touch are appear- receiving his award, he did men- choice! This column was formerly for just $20. How nice to see some The committee worked very hard to ing at the Polish Villa II on Harlem tion former honoree Jackie Schmid written by Jackie Schmid, whom of the Mazureks’ grandchildren on get this together and their efforts are Rd. for a Half-Way to Dyngus Party. and all her accomplishments. She everyone fondly remembers stage with the New Yorkers band. very much appreciated. Oct. 21. Polish Heritage Month passed away in July at the young The Eddie O Orchestra kindly men- Until next time, keep smiling! Polka Dance, Part 2. The Polka age of 51. PuSh BacK. On Aug. 19, Lenny tioned their former leader, Eddie Generations with John Jaworski and Polish Night is always a good Gomulka & the Chicago Push Olinski, who passed away and dedi- uPcOmING EVENTS the three Bernie Goraks from Chi- time in downtown Buffalo, and an packed the tent at the Annuncia- cated the day in his memory. Crash Oct. 4. Buffalo Music Hall of cago. Music from 2:00-6:00 p.m. annual event everyone enjoys. tion Lawn Fete in Elma, N.Y. The Cadillac had the dance fl oor fi lled Fame Induction Ceremony. Tralf Admission is $10 per person, For band was excellent, as usual. Lenny with people dancing to music of the Music Hall. Among this year’s information call Bernie Gorak II at IN SymPaThy. Our sympathy also spoke about Jackie and said the ’50s and ’60s. Also, for those trying members is Tadj Szymczyk. (815) 690-7649 or Danny Potts at goes out to Carol and Ken Machels- band will be back at the Leonard their luck, a big Silent Auction and Oct. 6. Salute to October, Pol- 826-6575. ki, family and friends on the passing Post for the Dyngus Day weekend. Raffl e was held. The best part is that ish Heritage Month Polka Dance, Oct. 24. Polka Variety Club of Carol’s mom, Mary Druzbik on It was nice to see so many people all the proceeds go to charity. So, Part 1. Potts Hall, 694 S. Ogden St., Meeting at the Leonard Post, 2540 Aug. 14. May she rest in peace. there enjoying the nice weather and it’s one big party for worthy causes Buffalo. Music by New Direction Walden Ave., Cheektowaga. Music fantastic music. including Mercy Flight, Helping from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. All by The Touch. Halloween Theme. cOrPuS chrISTI dOZyNKI. Hands, Camp Good Days, St. Adal- members of any Polish club such as Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Everyone The weekend of Aug. 17, Corpus ThE aNNuaL OWL PIcNIc at the bert’s Center and Wings of Hope. Polish Falcons, PUA, PNA, Polka welcome. Call Bill at 759-8194. Christi had their Polish Harvest Lamm Grove on Aug. 26 also drew a Boosters Club, Polka Variety Club, Oct. 27. The Touch and Full Cir- Dozynki fest. In addition to great huge crowd. There was lots of enter- etc., dance group members from cle play at the Polish Cadets Hall, polka music by Al Kania & Polka tainment by a variety of bands, plen- any Polish dance group, members 927 Grant St. 875-3211. Smile, Concertina All Stars and ty of food and refreshments, and all of any Polish parish, subscribers to Oct. 28. 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TOLEDO POLONIA / Margaret Zotkiewicz-Dramczyk OBITUARIES

One to escort the remains of Pol- file a complaint with the Equal Em- Heritage Month Dance, October 27th Michael Kogutek, ish prime minister and pianist Jan ployment Opportunity Commission. Greetings! As the years draws to ries, music, and reminiscing, as Jim Past American Legion Paderewski to Poland for interment. That courage gained respect from a close, don’t forget, if you are in or and Staś Rutkowski, Jim and Bob Paderewski, whose dying wish was others facing forms of discrimina- near Toledo there are several oppor- Earl, and Johnny “O” Owczarczak Commander to be buried in his homeland after it tion. She later served on a several tunities to show your Polish pride. take the stage and play 29 years of LACKAWANNA, N.Y. — Mi- regained its independence, had been committees with the U.S Navy’s Here are a few end-of–the-year hap- favorite polkas, waltzes, and ober- chael J. Kogutek, the first Polish interred in Arlington National Cem- EEOC. penings in Toledo: eks. Look for a few guests and many American and only the third New etery for more than 50 years. Soon before she retired, she was To celebrate Polish American surprises from TOB. This celebra- Yorker to serve as national com- able to travel to Poland to meet Felicia Marya Jaje Heritage Month, Toledo Area Polka tion takes place in the evening, with mander of the American Legion, cousins she had corresponded with Society presents The D Street Band more details to be announced. died at 86. Smigielski, 83, passed away on for many years, and began sending from Chicago on Saturday October Happy Polish American Heritage Kogutek was elected commander July 16 in Virginia Beach. She was clothes and toys for the children. 27. Doors open at 6:30 and music month everyone! in 1980. During his tenure, he vis- born in Detroit, Michigan, to the late from 7:00- 11:00 p.m. Wear red and ited all 50 states and traveled to the Frank and Bernice Jaje. She resided Carl E. Flossic, 80, of Pittsfield, white to show your support. RADIO ANNIVERSARIES. Far East, where he had served in in southeastern Virginia since 1968. Mass., died suddenly, August 25, The daughter of Polish immi- TAPS presents a great honky Todd Zaganiacz celebrated five World War II. He and his family met 2012, as a result of an auto accident. grants, she loved Polish culture and band from Cleveland, The Hon- years on the air at WMUA (91.1 with President Ronald Reagan in the Flossic along with his wife Lucy taught it to her children at home be- ky Express, for an old-fashioned FM, Amherst, Massachusetts) on White House. hosted a weekly polka radio show, Feather Party, Sun., Nov. 25. Lunch August 26, 2012, and simulcast cause there was no established Pol- He advocated for medical ben- Polka Express, on WTBR radio for served at 1:00 p.m., business meet- on the Polka Jammer Network at ish Community in Norfolk and the efits for veterans, notably for Viet- over 33 years. The Flossics were ing at 1:30 p.m. and music from www.polkajammernetwork.org. nam War veterans suffering from Virginia Beach area. That changed 2:00-6:00 p.m. Then on August 27 Randy Kra- in the late 1970s when became a members of a Polish folk dancing the effects of the chemical defoliant group associated with the Polish And to round out 2012, it will jewski and Eric Hite celebrated Agent Orange. He had served on the charter member of the Polish-Amer- be Randy Krajewski & his Czelus- their 100th Show with a special ican Society of Tidewater. She was Falcons of America and danced in national American Legion executive many competitions in Connecticut, ta Park All-Stars on Sun., Dec. 16. two-hour edition of the “Sons of committee since 1981. the first member to chair participa- Michigan and Indiana. They also This is a reservation-required dance. Lagrange.” Kogutek was state American Le- tion in Old Dominion University’s traveled all over the country to at- As usual, all TAPS dances are held gion commander in 1968-69. When International Jubilee in Norfolk. at the Conn-Weissenberger Hall on he was Erie County American Le- That effort led the club to partici- tend polka dances and festivals. Alexis Road. gion commander in 1964-65, he was pate in other international festivals Along with a love for polka music, A very special event will be held elected a life member of his home in the area. Carl enjoyed vintage cars. He will Sat., Nov. 10, at St. Clements Hall post, Matthew Glab Post 1477 in She encouraged her daughter, be remembered for his sense of hu- on Tremainsville Road, when A Lackawanna. Susan, and her son, Matthew to join mor, great smile, and friendship to Touch of Brass performs for the last He joined the post as a charter Michas Polish Folk Dance group many. time. It will be an evening of memo- member in 1946 after serving as a when it was forming and served To honor Carl’s love of animals, petty officer second class on board many years as the announcer, re- in lieu of flowers, memorial dona- Listen to the landing craft in the Navy for three searching and providing a history tions may be made to the Eleanor years in the South Pacific. He served of each dance. The dance group still Sonsini Animal Shelter or to Animal as post commander in 1961. exists. DREAMS Inc. in care of Devanny- Big Tony Polka Show He also was a life member of Later she helped her friends, Condron Funeral Home, 40 Maple- Col. John B. Weber Post 898, Veter- Frank and Dorothy Lukasiewicz wood Ave, Pittsfield. WJJL 1440 AM ans of Foreign Wars, in Lackawanna started the Polish Apostolate of Niagara Falls / Buffalo, NY and a member of the Polish Legion Tidewater, which recently celebrat- Joseph P. Fedorchak, 76, of SUNDAY EVENING of American Veterans U.S.A. and ed their 30th anniversary. The first FREE CATALOG! Poland, Ohio, passed away Aug., 5:00 p.m. the United States Unit of the Army- mass was attended by nearly 300 28, at Hospice House, surrounded HEAR ALL THE POLKA STARS Navy-Air Force Veterans of Canada. people. by his family. Send all promotional material to on Kogutek served as chairman or Ms. Smigielski and Ms. Lukasie- Born Sept. 4, 1935, in Tony Rozek honorary chairman of several state wicz saw Lech Walsea speak in Youngstown, Fedorchak was a re- SUNSHINE American Legion conventions in Norfolk. They waited afterwards to 78 Cochrane St. spected as an advocate of Slovenian Buffalo and Niagara Falls, includ- meet him and get him to autograph SEND FOR A FREE CATALOG and the Cleveland-style Polka mu- Buffalo, NY 14206 ing back-to-back conventions in SUNSHINE the book he wrote. sic. He performed throughout the 1983 and 1984. 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BABA JAGA’S CORNER / Jagoda Urban-Klaehn POLAND FIGHTS / Douglas W. Jacobson The World, Seen from European Perspective The Warsaw Rising This summer I spent two weeks sian, travel agen- Part One from the rear while other Home in Europe, visiting Poland, my cies offer trips in 1350 Hours Army units in the area of Warsaw homeland and birthplace, and Spain Russian. What is 1 August, 1944 would cooperate with the in-coming and Germany with my family. even more amaz- Zoliborz District, Warsaw Soviet forces to the extent possible. When we arrived in Spain, in ing is that Russian “There was a moment when we As the summer of 1944 ap- early June, we were worried about tourists are not the watched each other with absolute proached, the Poles were forced to the effects of a deep recession, wealthy moguls, clarity. The Germans were calcu- make a decision. The political situa- gloom and doom. What we saw was but a newly cre- lating whether to challenge us or tion with the Soviet Union was still a surprise – the most common sub- ated middle class. whether to pretend they hadn’t seen extremely tense. They had to decide ject of conversation was the Euro- Getting out the this group of youngsters with whether to risk a lack of cooperation 2012 championship. Spanish people of Barcelona on half-concealed uniforms carrying from the Red Army and proceed were gathered together in outdoor flight by Lufthansa sub-machine guns under our coats. with Operation Tempest, or fail to bars, cafeterias or in any available to Frankfurt was When they decided to start a fight, rebel and face Soviet propaganda wine drinking places—since wine a nightmare. The we threw our grenades into their labeling them as Nazi collabora- is everywhere, it is cheap and good. first time we really lorry and ran across the street to take tors. Finally, fearing that if Poland After the games, especially the ones experienced a Eu- A recently-built bridge that connects Poland and cover with the rest of our unit.” was “liberated” by the Red Army it won by the Spanish team, crowds ropean crisis and . My daughter, Ela Klaehn, stands on the — From Rising ’44 would be ignored by America and celebrated on the streets until late bureaucracy. Spa- Slovakian side, the Polish wealthy houses, some of by Norman Davies Britain after the war, the Polish gov- at night, sometimes even with fire- nair, the Spanish them built to host many tourists are visible on the ernment-in-exile approved the plan works. For me, personally, watching airline went bank- other side of the Dunajec river. The Pieniny (Lime- According to many accounts, and Operation Tempest was imple- the games made me feel at home, rupt in the Spring stone) mountain chain with its Three Crowns (Trzy these eager youngsters jump-started mented. since the competition took place in 2012 and Luf- Korony) is in the background. the Warsaw Rising nearly four hours Poland and Ukraine. thansa took over before its planned launch time of Geographically, Spain and Po- flights from Spain tive place for foreign businesses to 1700 Hours on 1 August, 1944. But land are located on two poles of to Germany. When we arrived to the invest in. in reality, the Polish airport we were There is a feeling that the future had been contemplating a national told that, although may be not that rosy, since many uprising since the beginning of the we had a reserva- young people have jobs without war. In 1942 Poland’s government- tion, we did not benefits and are afraid of losing it if in-exile assumed that the Allied have tickets. We the economy would turn for worse. invasion of Europe would force had to contact US Still, Poland is in much better shape Germany to withdraw a significant Airways, our ma- than a neighboring Slovakia. Slo- percentage of its forces from the jor travel provid- vaks even shop in Poland, since it eastern front to defend the home- er—Lufthansa’s is much cheaper than in Slovakia land. The plan then being developed staff refused any where the Euro is the main cur- called for Home Army forces to pre- help. They did rency. A picturesque trip on Dunajec vent German troops transfers to the On 7 July, 1944 the Home Army not even let us to River that separates Poland from west, thereby assisting American (by then known as the Armia Kra- use their phones. Slovakia shows a good side of EU and British forces in their seizure of jowa, or AK) launched an attack on They sent us to unification. The bridges were built Germany. German forces in Vilnius. The sur- a pay telephone since there is not any official bor- By early 1943, however, it had rounding countryside was liberated der checkpoint anymore. The Pol- Slovakian village seen from Dunajec, a river that to call the United become apparent that the Allied and on 13 July the combined efforts States. This was ish side of the Dunajec is wealthy invasion would not come in time. of the AK and the Red Army seized separates Poland and Slovakia. The houses are pic- and much more charming compared turesque but poor and squeezed together. ridiculous since, And, following the defeat of the control of the city. But the very next because we were to Slovak side, since Poles could Germans at Stalingrad, it seemed day, the commander of the AK and Europe, but all European countries put on hold, we did not have enough own property even during the com- probable that the rapidly advancing all of its officers were disarmed by have lot in common. People like so- cash for the call. We went to the air- munism. Slovak villages consist of Red Army would reach the pre-war the Soviets and imprisoned. On cializing, spending time outdoors, port police where they let us use the houses grouped together. Some of border of Poland before the Ameri- 23 July, AK and Red Army units walking, sitting on the benches phone, and we used it for over an the collective farms which we saw cans and British would be in a posi- attacked the German garrison in and talking to their friends, neigh- hour! Instead of visiting Barcelona were ruined and not replaced by tion to help. Further complications Lwow and took the city in four days. bors etc. Almost everybody is out, we lost one of two days just fixing anything better. arose when Joseph Stalin broke off Immediately following this victory, especially in urban areas where ticket problems. Europe is not in such an aw- relations with Poland following the however, the AK commanders were stores and offices are located within The flight to Frankfurt from Bar- ful place as some politicians try to discovery of the Katyn massacre. arrested by the Soviet NKVD and a walking distance. EU accession celona was less than two hours long. make it. Yes, there is an economic From that point on it seemed cer- sent to forced-labor camps. helped poorer countries to catch It reminded us how small the dis- crisis there and high unemployment tain that the Red Army would not Seeing what was happening to up. A new highway system was tances are in Europe between differ- among youth; there is a bureaucracy be coming into Poland as liberators Polish forces when they attempted built thanks to the help of the EU ent countries, cultures and regions, making life difficult; food and cloth- but, as General Stefan Rowecki put to cooperate with the Red Army, in Spain, and isalso being built in compared to the United States. The ing are more expensive. People live it, as “Our Allies’ Ally.” General Bor-Komorowski, and the Poland. In spite of good highway German economy is in relatively in small apartments. Many cannot The Home Army’s plan had to government-in-exile, concluded systems, Europeans still enjoy have good shape compared to their neigh- afford to live independently which be amended. In October of 1943 the that there was only one remaining a good system of trains and buses bors, but there are some worrisome is frustrating. Still, it has some posi- Polish Government issued orders chance to regain Poland’s indepen- almost everywhere. signs. Beautiful villages of Bavaria tive consequences: people get out of stipulating that, if relations with the dence. On 21 July orders were is- Central Spain is full of beauti- and Swabia are too quiet, compared their tight living space and socialize Soviet Union were not restored by sued for the Warsaw Rising to begin ful castillos (castles) and the wind- to the ’80s when I was last there, on the streets often. There is a feel- the time the Red Army entered Po- at 1700 hours on 1 August, 1944. mills of La Mancha are peaceful since young people are moving to ing of community there, which is land, the Polish Home Army would v v v and lovely. The Mediterranean coast big cities for jobs. Many regions of lost when everybody is on their own remain underground until further Douglas W. Jacobson is the was overfilled with tourists in some Eastern Germany — not only villag- in their big houses or fenced neigh- decisions were made. But a month Polish-American author of two places. The Benidorm, located next es but also industrial towns — are borhoods. later that year, the Home Army’s award-winning historical novels set to Alicante, looks like Manhattan. losing their population due to a high v v v commander in the field, Tadeusz in World War II: Night of Flames I am not sure anybody from New unemployment after unification. Visit Jaga Polish Culture Website Bor-Komorowski (photo, above, and The Katyn Order. Jacobson, a York City would like to go for vaca- Going to Poland was like catch- at: www.polishsite.us. right), decided to take a different ap- frequent contributor to this news- tion and feel like at work. ing a breath of fresh air – beautiful proach. He proposed a plan, known paper, has travelled extensively in I had a chance to practice my and vivid countryside, new roads as “Operation Tempest,” calling for Europe researching stories of the Russian language, since the major- thanks to EU help, cities with bet- local units of the Home Army to courage of common people caught ity of the population of Salou, near ter infrastructure, but also more harass German Wehrmacht forces in extraordinary circumstances. Taragona, halfway between Alican- traffic. God bless that Poles did not te and Barcelona, were Russians. implement the Euro as a currency BRUSH UP / Polonia Media Network In restaurants, one can speak Rus- yet, since they are still an attrac- Phonetic ch is like ch in loch POLISH AMERICAN The Future m, f, n = male, female, neuter A preposition is joined with the next word CULTURAL CENTER jutro...... (YUH-troh)...... tomorrow 308 WALNUT STREET pojutrze...... (poh-YUH-tsheh)...... day after tomorrow jutro ...... 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Tree-Trimming Treasures BOOKS IN BRIEF / Florence Waszkelewicz Clowes, MLIS Parish Organist’s Firm field Hills has had Posuniak produce An Inspector Eberhard The ending was a total surprise ing several books, The Emperor: Creates Custom Glass a bulb with the image of its historic chapel and another one in the shape Mock Investigation and to me and totally unsatisfying. Downfall of an Autocrat, The Shah Ornaments in Poland of its new bell tower. by Marek Krajewski But Melville House Publishing must of Shahs, and others, which became tr. by Danusia Stok, Melville be credited with bringing foreign BLOOMFIELD, Mich. —When The bulbs commissioned by par- known to the West. His popularity House Publishing, 2012, 256 pp., writers to the American market. parishioners of St. John Cantius ishes are usually sold to parishio- grew and in spite of being a Com- ners as a fundraiser or presented to $24.95 munist, continued with childhood Parish in Detroit’s Delray area gath- RYSARD KAPUSCINSKI, A LIFE ered for their final traditional Polish donors who contribute to a fundrais- This mystery is set in motion relationships. by Artur Domoslawski Wigilia celebration in 2008, they all ing campaign – and they are only when two girls are found murdered Most of all, he was an observer Verso,2012, index, notes, photos, received Christmas ornaments with available from that parish. on a train in Breslau, in 1933. The of life and filled his writings with 456 pp., $34.95 a picture of their beloved church, Bulbs featuring the popes or air is full of fire and brimstone-the compassion. He put aside tradi- This massive book is not the first which closed the following year. other religious themes — such as night of long knives deep in peo- tional forms of reporting by putting Domoslawski has written on Kapus- The ornaments were the the Holy Family — are avail- ple’s minds. The city is in the grip of the person, the reporter in center latest creations of Klassics able from various local reli- the Gestapo, spies and double-spies cinski. Here he provides the reader stage. He called it “journalistic ob- by Kurtis Inc., the company gious goods stores. fill the streets. German detective with many sides of Kapuscinski, jectivity.” His stories on Africa have with opinions of friends and a few formed by Curtis Posuniak Posuniak has been play- Eberhard Monk is called in to solve been criticized for fctual inaccura- the crime and brings in Herbert An- enemies. Although Domoslawski to design and market glass ing the organ in Catholic cies and an unfaithful image he cre- wald as an assistant. They confront looked upon Kapuscinski as a hero, Christmas ornaments cus- churches around the arch- ated of the country. These charges double rape, murder, scoundrels and he spent the book trying to under- tom-made in Poland. diocese since he started at of untruthfulness are a key feature Posuniak, organist at the Shrine Church of St. scorpions thrown in for good mea- stand him. Most his acquaintances sure. Monk trusts no one. liked him, without knowing exact- in his “magic journalism.” Some St. Patrick Church in Car- Joseph in Pontiac at 12 writers feel his writings fall into the years old. It is a curious plot, full of doz- ly why, persuaded by his personal leton, works with artists category of Gawenda Szlachecka , “I was there something ens of unsavory characters, esca- charm, his timid smile and friendli- and manufacturers in Po- the traditional Polish anecdotal nar- like 10 years when I was pades and behavior one would not ness. land to bring his design rative. Others proclaim him one of concepts to reality. “I asked to play a funeral expect from a detective. But this is Kapuscinski grew up during at St. Florian’s in Ham- Germany, the writer is Polish and World War II, his first writings Poland’s great writers. spend the entire month He worked as a secret agent for of February there, work- tramck. It was the funeral American readers are supposed to are comprised of these childhood thirty years, until his expulsion and ing with them; then, I usually go of their former organist, and accept the endless drinking, incred- memories, many of which are par- resignation in 1980. During this back in the spring,” he says. Fr. (Joseph) Kubik asked me to ible escapes, overindulgence in food tial fabrication. Today other authors time he married, a very private mar- His trips to Poland also offer the become the new organist there. Sev- and bacchanalian sex sessions. The believe he reworked reality out of chance to see more of his family’s eral years later, I played for Fr. Ku- advantage of placing the book in the kindness to others. He joined the riage, and had one child, a girl. Few historic homeland. “This year, I was bik’s funeral,” Posuniak recounts. 1930s allows the author license to Communist party in 1950 and wrote knew he was married, yet he relied able to play the pipe organ for Mass He went on to serve at Ss. Peter conceive what pre-Polish Wroclaw for the party. He was trusted and heavily on Alicaj’s support and en- at Jasna Gora, which was a real & Paul (West Side) in Detroit from was like. sent to foreign countries, produc- couragement. treat,” Posuniak says of his visit to 1980 to 1999, before going to Car- the site of the famous Our Lady of leton. “St. Patrick’s is a great parish. Czestochowa icon. The people sing well and participate Posuniak got into the ornament well, and I like it a lot,” he says. business almost 15 years ago, start- Posuniak has also done many ing out offering bulbs with images ornaments with generic Christmas of famous classical composers. themes and special ones for various Several years ago he started creat- companies with corporate logos and ing bulbs of churches and other so forth, but he says he derives the religious symbols, and he has now greatest satisfaction from the reac- done them for a number of parishes tions he gets to the church orna- in the Archdiocese of Detroit and ments. elsewhere. “When a priest or a parishioner Most of the parishes choose to picks one up and says, ‘Wow, this is have the exterior of their church beautiful,’ it makes me happy,” he on the bulb, but some will opt for says. a statue of their namesake. 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SPORTS / Tom Tarapacki To Promote and Preserve the Language, Culture and Traditions of Poland And to Serve Waiting for a Call from the Hall Our Brotherhood and the Community COOPERSTOWN NY — This league, he was named to the first of Both of Henry’s parents are year the National Baseball Hall of seven All-AFC teams. That same Polish. His paternal grandfather Fame’s Veterans Committee finally year he received the first of nine Pro changed his name from Chojnowski elected former Bowl invitations. to Hynoski after coming to the Unit- CLEVELAND third baseman Although he suffered from ed States. Ron Santo to chronic knee problems, the Scran- Read more about Henry at his the National ton PA native played in 159 regular official website, www.henryhyn- SOCIETY Baseball Hall of season games. His 12 seasons with oski45.com. Fame. However, the Oilers tied him for second lon- OF POLES Santo (who was gest in the franchise’s history at the THEY SAID IT 9999 Granger Road Italian, by the time of his retirement. Munchak’s “On the field Trammell had few way) was not No. 63 is one of just four numbers peers. He always marveled at the Garfield Hts., OH 44125 alive to enjoy the honor. It got me to that have been exploits of his teammates and the (216) 970-0507 thinking that I hope that the Hall of retired by the players he competed against. But Fame will recognize shortstop Alan franchise. Trammell before too long. After his it was Trammell who quietly went Trammell’s ballot numbers have playing career about setting the standard of excel- www.clevelandsociety.com been steadily increasing. In his first ended, Munchak lence. The generation of Tiger fans eleven years of eligibility, he has re- joined the front who grew up watching Trammell at ceived the following percentage of office in 1994 short came to believe that a short- votes: 15.7% (2002), 14.1% (2003), and assisted the stop never mishandled a tough play Celebrate Polish 13.8% (2004), 16.9% (2005), 17.7% coaching staff. in a tight situation. That’s because Heritage Month! (2006), 13.4% (2007), 18.2% He officially became a coach in “Number 3″ never did. They also (2008), 17.4% (2009), 22.4% 1995 as a quality control coach for grew up to believe that the really (2010), 24.3% (2011) and 36.8% the offense. Jeff Fisher promoted good players never complained and THE UNION (2012). A player has to be named him to offensive line coach prior were loyal to the team. That’s also on 75% or more of all ballots cast to to the 1997 season. He remained in because that’s the way Trammell OF POLES earn induction. Another way to get that role as the Oilers became the conducted himself.” in is through the Veterans Commit- Tennessee Titans, and became head — Former National Polish IN AMERICA tee, which elects players retired for coach in 2011. American Sports Hall of Fame Division of the Polish National Alliance over 20 years. Last December, many Penn State President Buck Jerzy on Alan Trammell’s career statistics, supporters wanted the Nittany Lions Trammell. 9999 Granger Road including batting average (.285), to bring in Munchak to save the em- v v v Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125 home runs (185), RBI (1,003) and battled program. Published reports “We’re coming to a country fielding percentage (.976), would said that Munchak was flattered by that doesn’t know much about what (216) 478-0120 put him in the top half of the 17 the interest and wrestled with the American football is, but it’s a coun- David Milcinovic – Vice President shortstops in the Hall of Fame. decision, but that his ultimate choice try that loves sports. They will pick Allan Szuflada – Director Trammell won three Silver Slug- to stay in Tennessee was firm. up on football very quickly.” Ed Sobczynski – Commissioner ger awards (for best batting aver- — Former NFL QB Ron Jawor- Jane Ptak – Commissioner age at his position), was named to HIS STOCK IS RISING. The next ski, speaking in China as part of a the All-Star team six times, and was Polish American NFL Head Coach group trying to generate interest for Terri Johnson – Office Manager the 1984 World Series MVP. He could be Rob Chudzinski. In 2011 American football in Asia, particu- Fraternal Life Insurance • IRAs • Annuities played for 20 seasons, all with the Chudzinski was named the Carolina larly the Arena Football League. Tigers. Despite all of Trammell’s Panthers offensive coordinator, and achievements, many fans remem- he transformed one of the league’s ber the honor that eluded him. In worst offenses in 2010 into one of 1987 he lost the A.L. MVP balloting the top 10 offenses in 2011. The to George Bell in the closest vote Panthers finished seventh overall in since 1960. Bell batted .308, with the league on offense, fifth in points 45 homers and 134 RBI, in 1987 scored, and set a new franchise re- while playing a mediocre outfield. cord for total yards in a single sea- Trammell batted .343, with 28 hom- son. Chudzinski did a brilliant job ers and 105 RBI, while playing an tailoring his offense to take advan- excellent shortstop. Many baseball tage of the skills of QB Cam New- writers still consider that one of the ton. most unjust MVP outcomes. Chudzinski graduated from To- Trammell’s name will appear ledo’s St. John’s Jesuit in 1986, and on the Hall of Fame ballot again was a three-year starter at tight end in 2013. As long as he draws the at Miami, where he played on a na- support of at least 5% of the vot- tional championship team in 1987 All the best for a Successful Polish ing members of the Baseball Writ- and was a third-team All-American ers Association of America in each as a senior in 1990. election, he will remain eligible for Rob coached at his alma ma- Heritage Month Celebration! the main ballot through the 2016 ter before joining the Cleveland elections. Browns in 2004. He later coached at After retirement, Trammell San Diego before going to Carolina. served as Detroit’s manager from 2003 through 2005. He is currently POLISH CINDERELLA RE- the bench coach for the Arizona TURNS. In the period of a year, Diamondbacks. Trammell’s Polish Henry Hynoski went from being roots are traced back to his grand- a little-known, undrafted fullback parents, natives of Poland. His from Pittsburgh to starting for the mother was born Anne Panczak in Super Bowl champion New York Bridgeport, Pa. Giants. When the 2012 season be- gan, he was back in the starting line- OVER 100 YEARS OF SERVICE • EST. 1899 MUNCHAK MAKING HIS MARK. up for the world champions. After a Hall of Fame playing career, As detailed in previous editions Mike Munchak is now making his of the PAJ, Hynoski went through a mark as an NFL head coach. Since difficult time on his way to the NFL. Polish Beneficial Association taking over the Tennessee Titans in In summary, he signed with the Gi- February 2011, he led the team to ants as an undrafted free agent at Polskie Stowarzyszenie Kasy their first winning season (9-7) since the end of the NFL lockout, and by 2008, and was one of only two rook- Week 3 of the NFL preseason, he be- A Fraternal Life Insurance Association ie head coaches (Jim Harbaugh) to came the first rookie on his team to post a winning mark last year. He become a starter. Despite suffering Low Cost Life Insurance for the Entire Family Ages 0 - 95 did so through emphasizing hard an injury that kept him out of five work fundamentals. games, he was in the lineup for Su- Fraternal Activities for Members Munchak was the eighth player per Bowl XLVI. Henry performed overall and the first offensive line- well in his team’s victory, including man chosen in the 1982 National making a key third quarter fumble 2595 Orthodox Street Football League draft. Selected by recovery. Known as the “Polish Philadelphia, PA 19137-1695 the Houston Oilers, the former Penn Hammer,” “Polish Plow,” even the State standout was an immediate “Polish Cinderella,” Henry’s ability, success, earning the starting left determination and dedication have (215) 535-2626 guard spot in his first training camp. captured the imagination of sports www.polishbeneficialassoc.com In 1984, just his third season in the fans everywhere. 18 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • OCTOBER 2012

KUTURA / Staś Kmieć How People Lived in Old Poland Życie Polskich Music, especially songs, ac- mirror after sundown. To protect companied Gypsies in all the cir- themselves from spells, Gypsies Romów Cyganów cumstances of life. For centuries, wear red objects as this color is the The Life of the Polish music has pro- best protection – red kerchief, red vided many ribbons, red beads. Roma Gypsies with a living. The Four Tribes. Gypsies are a Gypsy bands The world’s imagination has al- complex society with strongly inter- played not only ways been fascinated by the shad- connected families and clans. The at weddings and owy ambiguity of the Gypsy peo- Gypsies of Poland can be divided in inns, but also ple. An ancient nomadic race, their into four dialect groups, depending at the courts of origins shrouded in mystery, they on the Roma tribe they belong. The For centuries, music has provided many Gypsies with a living. the Polish kings. have traveled the world perpetuat- lowland, highland, Kalderash and For centuries maintain any contact with the other Gypsies and non-Gypsies, between ing many myths about themselves. Lovari Gypsies each have a differ- Gypsies foretold tribes. Their age-old skills have died men and women, and between life The Gypsies ent way of life and customs. the future to the out and they are not taken seriously and death. Today it is difficult to dis- originated in In- The lowland Gypsies known as non-Gypsies. This means of earn- among the other Gypsies. They have cover the old system of beliefs, with dia, and abando- Polska Roma were until recently ing was based on the superstitions lived for centuries in the sub-Car- which the Gypsies came to Europe, ned their home- nomads who traveled in Polish terri- of the Polish landscape. The most pathian belt and Tatra Mountains and which allowed them to accept land in the tenth tory and whose routes did not cross popular were card readings (chuvew – the “Wallachian route.” They are the religion of different societies. century – some fody). Figures the poorest and have replaced fortu- In Poland, Catholics are in the immigrated to used to ward netelling with begging. majority with a special deference be- Poland at the off evil powers Among Gypsies upon first meet- stowed upon the Mother Mary. For turn of the four- are: a wax devil ing, the question is “Savey Romen- many years, the Gypsies journeyed teenth century. (bengoro) born dyr san” (from which Gypsies are to shrines honoring Matka Boska, They called themselves “Romani,” of a hen’s egg; you from). The question pertains not and in 1982 the Catholic Church which means “people.” Until re- a cross wrapped to tribe but to one’s territorial clan in Poland established the feast of cently, they were the only last true with black wax – Warmians, Jaglanians, Bosakians, Our Lady of the Roma (Gypsy) on nomads of Europe – traveling in and human Tonakians, Bernikians, Plunakians, December 8, when the Jasna Góra family groups, and carrying their hair (troozoow bawentsa, truszuł or Servians, among others. Gypsy pilgrimage is completed in belongings on the backs of horses. bałenca) which would remove the Częstochowa. It is the only feast Linguistic, ethnological and an- Festivals. In the lives of the unclean power of the world’s; and that does not exist permanently in thropological studies have allowed Gypsies every day is a celebration a wax corpse (mooworo, mułoro) the world of the Roma calendar; in researchers to reconstruct the Roma of life, but there are a few festivals born from water that reduced dis- part because this calendar was never routes to Europe, which led them that have special significance. The ease and death. necessary. through Persia, Armenia, and the Feast of Life in September –Oc- An occupation practiced by cer- Greek-speaking territory of Byzan- tober is an almost month-long cel- Seasons and Life Cycle. No- tain groups was rat-catching – a pro- tium. By the 13th century the Roma ebration of parties celebrating the madic gypsies knew two seasons fession which for centuries has been had entered the Balkans and some harvest and the abundance of life – autumn-winter, when they led a told in legends and fairy tales. After groups moved slowly through the with the promise of renewal in the relatively sedentary life, and spring- the last war when there was a plague Slavic-speaking regions until they spring. Gypsy caravans will often summer, when they would travel of rats in the ruins of abandoned reached Romania. help local villages with the harvest through familiar routes, meeting houses in Warsaw, a Kalderash Kalderash Gypsies Todor Czoron and Since the sixteenth century, the and in return are given some of the relatives, countrymen and enemies. Gypsy led the rats out. On May 27, his wife Liza, 1913. Gypsies adapted ordinary peasant harvested grain and fruits. The first It was said in Poland that when 1946 Dziennik Ludowy published wagon carts (tabory) for the purpose the border. They are one of the old- loaves of the harvest are eaten at the Gypsies settled in towns and an article – “The Rat Charmer of of their migration. It was only at the est ethno-linguistic sub groups of these feasts. villages in their rolling wagons, the Pańska Street.” turn of the nineteenth and twentieth Romani people living in Poland. In Springfire, a fertility festival oc- cold of autumn and winter was es- centuries when they began to spread the 19th century they had Polish sur- curs on March 10. It is the favored tablished; but when the wind would Omens. Belief in good and bad a shack over the cart to serve as a names which usually ended in “ski” time for betrothals and courting. bring the first call of spring, the car- omens is rooted among the travel- shelter. These improved residential – Majewski, Brzeziński, Dębicki, During this time of partying, a bon- avans disappeared suddenly. There ing Gypsies and those less civilized, carts were pulled by one or a few Krzyżanowski, Pawłowski, Pi- fire is lit. Small fires are also made were no rituals or holidays that end- poorer, and more primitive. They horses. In this version the Gypsy otrowski, Grabowski, Czarnecki, and blessed, and prospective cou- ed the period of settlement or migra- were careful not to pitch camp on caravans became a part of Polish Cybulski, Dąbrowski, Głowacki ples jump over them as a symbol of tion. The only calendar defined the forest paths, even if completely un- tradition, which today we consider and Rutkowski. In the 18th century life quickening in them. customs and practices of everyday used and overgrown, as the devil unconsciously as a characteristic names were in patronymic form There are sometimes lengthy life and celebrations of its cycle – walks along these paths. The howl- feature of life for the Gypsies. – such as Aleksandrowicz, Mar- marriage formalities that follow. birth, marriage, and death marked ing of a dog at night is a bad sign – cinkiewicz, and Stefanowicz. There First, there are prolonged discus- the rhythm of human existence. the Gypsies claim their dogs do not Making a Living. For centuries are also lowland Russian Gypsies, sions between the parents, par- Ritual funerals and All Saints or howl and should one begin, they are Gypsies occupied specific profes- Tsharnobyltsy, and Galitsyaki Gali- ticularly over the amount of darro All Souls celebrations were an op- prepared to kill it to avoid ill-luck. sions (horse traders, blacksmiths, cian Gypsies. (dowry). Physical appearance is portunity to meet with families and The incantation “Tye zhaw wa ra- divination foretellers, bear trainers, The Kalderash, Kalderaš or Kel- least important in selecting a bride. entire clans. It was believed that the chasa” (may it leave with the night) musicians, and the makers of copper derari (boilermakers) are a wealthy, The prospective brides are judged souls of the dead visited the earth is voiced if after dusk something is pots, frying pans and old-fashioned resourceful and enterprising group. on their merits, such as health, for the last time on the exact anni- done that is considered an ill-omen, boilers), which drove them to the The Lovari (horse hawkers), whose stamina, strength, disposition, man- versary of the death. The Gypsies such as whistling, or looking in a margins of society. name comes from the Hungarian ners, and domestic skills. The char- would celebrate at the grave of the name for horse – “ló,” are not a acter of the girl’s family, as well as deceased with a final funeral feast uniform group regarding migration their prestige in the community, is (pomana). At the conclusion they history, and have abandoned much also taken into account. Rejection would pour water or beer over the of their horse trading skills. They of a formal proposal is considered a grave to refresh the dead – a custom consider themselves Gypsy aristoc- disgrace. still practiced to the present day. racy; being wealthier than the other The truthfulness of the Roma in tribes, they surround themselves Belief. Above all the Gypsies re- relation to “themselves” was the with property. spect the common rules that protect basis for the entire community. For The highland Gypsies – Ber- them from pollution – the viola- proof of the truth in a conflict, an gitka Roma are descendants of the tion of the sacrosanct boundaries oath (sowakh) would be taken over first Gypsy inhabitants and do not between pure and impure between an open grave plot or before a skull as the power of the dead could not be undermined.

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ART SCENE / Staś Kmieć Support your Polish Benefactors and Businesses. Śląsk Returns with Two Tours Have pride! The Śląsk Song and Dance teachings, and radio programs for Ensemble of Poland will tour the children and a champion of chil- POLISH AMERICAN United States in two separate tours dren’s rights, under the pseudonym UNITY LEAGUE by two different producers. The first of Janusz Ko- Raymond A. Bulwicz tour under the auspices of Polski rczak. When a 19 White Cap Way Express in October and November; group of 200 Brick, NJ 08223 the second will take place in March of his orphaned 2013. wards and staff Zespół Pieśni i Tańca “Śląsk” from his War- was founded in 1953 by composer saw orphanage Stanisław Hadyna and is named af- were to be de- ter the southwestern Śląsk region. ported to the gas chambers of Tre- The company originally focused on blinka, he refused to abandon them, Śląsk returns to North American this fall and again in March. Polish and Proud! the folk traditions of this particular and with them he died in the Holo- region, but has since expanded its caust. Illinois Congressman Luis Gutier- Responding to critics, Madonna repertoire to include many Polish Directed by Academy Award rez at the heart of the immigration showed a World War II-era news- MARY HESLIN regions. Based in Koszęcin, the en- winning director Andrzej Wajda reform movement, this film follows reel about the Warsaw Uprising semble has performed for over 20 with a screenplay by Agnieszka the family’s 3-year struggle to be against the Nazis during her concert Hartford, Connecticut million people worldwide. Holland, the film features a riveting reunited, as their Senator Barack in the city on the anniversary of that The Śląsk ensemble performs performance by Wojciech Pszoniak. Obama rises to the presidency. 1944 revolt before the performance. the masterful music of Hadyna ex- Many have identified Korczak as an Agence France-Presse reported that tracted from folk melodies, and has inspiration for Steven Spielberg’s thousands of fans applauded as the worked with such notable Polish Schindler’s List, and its influence is two-and-a-half minute film played. composers as Wojciech Kilar. Their unmistakable, and Spielberg wrote One Catholic group — Krucjata program features much of the bril- that it is “one of the most important Młodych (Youth Crusade) — had liant stage work of its founding cho- European pictures about the Holo- started an online campaign urging reographer Elwira Kamińska. caust.” people not to attend the concert. The Polish and Proud! At presstime the following dates This film is a must-see and de- group also held anti-Madonna Mass have been confirmed: picts the Holocaust and the vary- To order: www.tonyandjanina. services and street prayer sessions. October: 26 – Chicago, Ill.; 27 ing reactions of Poles and Jews in a com. JOHN & MARIE Billboards around the capital pro- – Detroit, Mich.; 28 –Chicago; 29 - truthful and honest way. Madonna Concert shows OLKO Cleveland, Ohio; 30 – Youngstown, Presented by Kino Lorber and moting the concert had been defaced Warsaw Uprising Clip. Cath- with the sign of the Polish Home Ohio. the Polish Cultural Institute New olic and veterans’ groups in Poland Strasburg, Virginia November: 2 - Lodi, N.J.; 3 York and available at: www.kinol- Army, the largest underground army protested against a concert by Ma- in Nazi-occupied Europe. -New Britain, Conn.; 4 – Stamford, orber.com. donna in Warsaw because it would Conn. A Deportation Love Story. fall on the anniversary of the War- Possible dates to be scheduled Keep our heritage alive! The award-winning film — Tony saw Uprising. The group argued that in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. For it was inappropriate for Madonna to additional dates and venue infor- & Janina’s American Wedding is making the rounds with screenings perform dur- mation check: www.polskiexpress. ing the Polish com, (860) 826-5477; or www.paj- throughout the country and is now available on DVD. The documen- capital’s annual Polish and Proud! today.blogspot.com. remembrance The March tour that already in- tary film follows a Polish American family through the red tape of the of the doomed cludes the Bronx, Schenectady, 63-day upris- MICHALINA CAHIL N.Y., and Princeton, N.J. will be current U.S. immigration system, telling the untold human rights story ing against Nazi announced as the itinerary is com- occupiers, in pleted. of post-9/11, which every undocu- 15 Woodland Lane mented immigrant in America faces which an esti- Phippsburg, ME 04562 Andrzej Wajda’s Korczak today. mated 200,000 RICHARD & on DVD. The 1990 black and white After 18 years in America, Tony civilians died. Every year, Poles PEARL WILGOSZ film Korczak has been released on and Janina Wasilewski’s family commemorate the lives lost during Hollywood, Florida DVD and Blu-ray in the U.S. The was torn apart when Janina was de- the uprising. film details the later part of the ported back to Poland, taking their extraordinary life of Henryk Gold- 6 year old son Brian with her. Set Help Us Promote Our Polish Heritage! Be Part of Our szmit (1878-1942) – a Polish icon against the backdrop of the Chi- in the 1930s through his writings, cago political scene, and featuring e celebrate our Polish C h r i s t m a s Heritage by having a W reunion every year — May our Polish Heritage con- this year was our 34th! You 2012 Edition tinue to grow with the pass- must wear “Red and White.” We cordially invite our readers to participate in the Christmas ing of time into the future. We are proud to be Polish! 2012 edition of the Polish American Journal. 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REFLECTIONS / OUR CHURCHES Polish and Proud! Proud to be an American of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church Polish Heritage! ANTHONY C. 391 High St., Central Falls, RI 02863-3109 • Pastor: Rev. Dariusz G. Jonczyk Keep up the good work with chasing and renovation amounted to PAKULA the Polish American Journal. approximately $10,000. St. Joseph, Your newspaper is great! who was the Patron of the Broth- 1305 N. Willard Rd. erly Aid Society, became the Patron Canton, MI 48187 A Friend

PHOTO: JEAN BABIEC Saint of the Church and Parish: In the basement of the church a school was opened. Three teachers initially staffed the school. The parish grew rapidly and the Church became much too small to accommodate all its worshippers. In 1915 land was purchased on Clay Street with the Most Rev. Bishop’s permission to build a new brick Church at a cost of $45,000. The new building project was swift, since the following Easter all services were taking place in the St. Joseph’s remains close to its Polish roots. In 2010, it held a Special church hall of the new Church. The Mass and Prayer Services in memory of Polish President Kaczynski and main Altar, still found in the Church all killed in the Katyn plane crash. today, was purchased from Holy Trinity Church in Central Falls. The Saluting Polish American The Polish communities of Cen- Brotherly Aid Society.” In this So- new Church, of Gothic structure, is Heritage Month tral Falls, Valley Falls, and Paw- ciety it was suggested that a parish large and beautiful. tucket grew rapidly at the close of be organized. With this aim in mind Solemn blessing of the Church CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION the 19th century, when the weaving a special committee was selected, took place on July 6, 1919. industry in New England began to headed by Szczepan Pokraka. The of the To this day, the parish remains prosper. Most Reverend Matthew Harkins, Gora Piesn POLISH SINGERS ALLIANCE The first Polish people came Bishop of Providence at that time, close to its Polish roots. Pictured to Central Falls and settled in the accepted the petition of the Society above is a display set up by parish- Polska! OF AMERICA vicinity of High Street. Since no and conceded to assist them in orga- ioners under the direction of Pastor President Church was available for their use, nizing a parish. Rev. Dariusz G. Jonczyk, to com- Mary Lou T. Wyrobek, they found it necessary to attend ser- Actual organization of the new memorate the plane crash in 2010 Visit: www.polishsingersallianceofamerica.org vices on Sundays and special Feast parishwas entrusted to Rev. Francis that took the life of Poland’s presi- days in neighboring churches and Kiuger. dent and others near Katyn, Russia. others, who were in a position to do St. Joseph’s Parish was organized A Special Mass and Prayer Services Ninth District Choruses of the so, traveled as far as St. Adalbert’s and became a legal Corporation on were held in conjunction with the in Providence to fulfill their spiritual Dec. 6, 1906. Until a church was Presidential Funeral Mass in Po- Polish Singers Alliance of America land. obligations. Occasionally the people built, the Poles frequently assem- CHOPIN #219, Mixed - Buffalo, NY would be visited by Father Duczmal bled for their Services in the hail of Mass are held in Polish and Eng- POLISH HERITAGE CIRCLE #220, Male - Buffalo, NY from Providence, who would try to Sacred Heart Church in Pawtucket. lish. St. Joseph also observes nu- KALINA #221, Female - Buffalo, NY attend to what- ever spiritual needs In March 1907 Fr. Kiuger pur- merous Polish services, including I.J.PADEREWSKI #275, Mixed - Buffalo, NY a Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual QUO VADIS #325, Mixed - Cheektowaga, NY were necessary. chased a wooden building on High ST. HYACINTH’S CHOIR #319, Male - Lackawanna, NY The colony grew rapidly. On Street known as Temperance Hall. Help in Polish, Bitter Lamentations ECHO #228, Mixed - Niagara Falls, NY November 11, 1900, the Poles orga- It was theatrical in structure with at Lent, and May and other Devo- SYMFONIA #291, Mixed - Hamilton, Ontario, Canada nized themselves into “St. Joseph’s an upper balcony. The cost of pur- tions in the Polish language. Mary Lou T. Wyrobek, President — Central Administration Would you like to see your parish featured in “Reflections”? Please send a photo and a few paragraphs about the parish. Adrianne Kusmierczyk, President District IX While we appreciate full histories, we do not have space to print them. Please provide us with a photo or two of the interior Dr. Thomas Witakowski, General Choral Director and/or exterior. We can accept digital photos via e-mail if they are of high resolution (300 dpi or greater). Please include: Name of church, year opened (year closed if no longer open), street and city, any identifiable people in the photo, and any special memory you may have of the church. Additional information may include: pastor, school status, or, if closed, name us last pastor, name of new merged parish, etc. All denominations welcome. Keep alive our Polish customs and traditions! Attend our Annual Heritage Ball ometimes I feel that my Polish pride can’t get any stronger. October 14. Then comes along a Ken Burns’ “The War” episode on PBS, Call (570) 454-4397 and — although I am about to burst with pride — he recalls Guest Speaker: S the capture of Monte Cassino in Italy by Polish troops after Bozena Urbanowicz Gilbride many attempts by other groups. Wow! Enough already! I’m burst- Author: Children of Terror ing with pride! GREATER HAZLETON AREA POLONAISE SOCIETY THE POLISH PEDDLER Thomas P. Kopetskie ANTHONY J. PAWLOWSKI Chet and Virginia Luty President Wilmington, Delaware Medina, Ohio Hazleton, PA 18201 POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • OCTOBER 2012 www.polamjournal.com 21

GENEALOGY / Stephen M. Szabados We are fortunate and blessed that we have the Polish American Journal. Get Your Family Organized God Bless Mark Kohan. Organizing your genealogy re- conclusions about the accuracy of will need to begin a research log. search should go beyond develop- your information and also help you It should include notes about what ing a storage system for your notes, will find clues that point to more you have found or did not find and pictures and documents. The main sources.. what source you used. The log will aspect of getting organized is to or- Using a ring binder with tabs is a save you time by avoiding duplicate ganize your facts in a format to help popular method of storing your sum- searches and will save you time by correlate and analyze your research maries, copies of photos and docu- avoiding duplicate searches. more efficiently. ments. Do not include the originals Genealogy is not just the collec- Begin organizing your research of documents and photos in your tion of names. Your ancestors were by using the standard genealogy ring binder. Original documents living human beings who interacted charts but also start writing a sum- may be over one hundred years old with the people around them. Orga- mary for each direct ancestor. In- and fragile. These should be stored Cricklewood clude in these summaries all facts in a safe location using archival nize your information in a format that you find in the documents. Each materials and handled infrequently. that all the members of your family, document is a snap shot and each de- A ring binder is also an excellent both present and future, can enjoy Corporation tail should be captured. Summaries way to share your research at family your family’s history. Eugene J. Trela v v v will help you gather, correlate, and gatherings and an efficient format (440) 256-5024 analyze this information. Make sure to have the information available Stephen M. Szabados, the author that your statements in the summa- when doing more research. of “Finding Grandma’s European ries include where you found each As you start accumulating papers Ancestors,” is a regular contributor fact – this will help you draw better from your genealogy research you to the Polish American Journal. Surname Corner / Robert Strybel Sto lat, again! Borowiak, Gawlak, and Litwora by Robert Strybel Gawlak: This comes from the $10 for each additional surname you Consider giving a loved one (or first name Gaweł (Gaul, Gall), and wish researched) to: Robert Strybel, yourself) a unique, different and un- the “-ak” is a patronymic ending ulica Kaniowska 24, 01-529 War- usual gift of Polish heritage which hence — Gaulson. saw, Poland. can be passed down from one gen- Litwora: This is a derogatory Also included free of charge is eration to the next — a Polish sur- term for a Lithuanian. The proper a genealogical contact chart (root- name analysis. word is Litwin. tracing websites, data bases, organi- Every Polish last name means Zamek: A Zamek is a castle or zations and firms) which has helped something and came into being for a a lock. Possibly one who lived in a many Polish Americans get started specific reason. Here are few taken castle or made locks. in their ancestral exploration. The from the PAJ’s subscription list: v v v list includes professional genealo- Borowiak: Here the basic root For a custom-researched analysis gists qualified to track down family is “bór” (coniferous forest), and of how your Polish surname came records, photograph or videotape STEPHEN J. KASPRZAK Borowy would have been someone about, how many people share it, ancestral homesteads and graves Floral Park, New York associated with it; his son would where they live and whether it is ac- and possibly even turn up living have been called Borowiak or companied by a noble coat-of-arms, long-lost relatives in the Old Coun- Borowczak. please airmail a $19 check (adding try. 22 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • OCTOBER 2012

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The oldest Catholic radio program in the Polish Language in the world, serving the Church and Polonia since 1932. OUR LADY OF MT. CARMeL Parafi a Matki Boskiej Szkaplerznej FATHER JUSTIN ROSARY HOUR sends to all American Polonia our greetings as we cel- ebrate Polish American Heritage Month in October. We P.O. Box 454, Athol Springs, NY 14010 observe our Polish traditions at Christmas with a Parish www.rosaryhour.com Wigilia, and the Midnight Mass with Polish koledy. At Easter, we bless food for our Parishioners and Friends for the Easter Breakfast, and we have the and Resurrection Mass, all in Polish. We would wel- “Keep Alive this Heritage” come you to join us if you are ever in our area.

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REV. WALTER J. sends prayerful greetings during RAKOCZY St. Mary of the Immaculate Polish American Heritage Month Conception Catholic Church 411 W. 11th St. Szczęść Boże! Michigan City, IN 46360 24 www.polamjournal.com POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • OCTOBER 2012