www.ukrweekly.com

INSIDE: • Canadian aid society helps Ukrainians in Bosnia — page 3. • Lviv remembers singer Nazar Yaremchuk — page 4. • Review of Darka and Slavkos "Believe" - page 9. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXIII No. 38 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1995 $1.25/$2 in Ukraine Chornobyl relief organization Senate subcommittee approves brings 15th shipment to Kyyiv $225 million earmark for Ukraine UNA Washington Office According to the chairman, the alloca­ tion for Ukraine includes "sub-earmarks WASHINGTON - The Foreign to address the urgent priorities of Operations Subcommittee of the Senate strengthening the private sector and Appropriations Committee on September developing energy self-sufficiency." 12 marked up the Foreign Assistance The sub-earmarks include: Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 1996. • $3 million for establishing a com­ The bill, which includes an earmark modities exchange board; (mandate) of $225 million for Ukraine, • $5 million to support improvements was approved by the subcommittee dur­ in the delivery of social services; ing its 32-minute session. • $20 million to support the develop­ In his opening remarks, Sen. Mitch ment of small and medium enterprises; McConnell (R-Ky.), chairman of the • $2 million to support strengthening Foreign Operations Subcommittee, independent broadcast and print media; explained that due to budgetary consider­ • $5 million for a pilot project to ation the bill was reduced from the $14.7 screen, diagnose and treat Chornobyl vic­ billion requested by the administration to tims suffering from breast cancer; $12.06 billion. He also stated: "Although • $5 million to support a joint United Gregory Huger and Yaro Kulchy tsky of US AID (on the left) appear at press con­ I was not able to meet the request level States-Ukraine geographic survey to ference with officials of the Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund. for the NIS (New Independent States of determine levels of contamination caused the former Soviet Union), I have provid­ by the Chornobyl reactor; ed $705 million." (The House-passed by Khristina Lew the Institute of Pediatrics in Kyyiv, the • $2 million to conduct an assessment version provided for $580 million in Kyyiv Press Bureau Kyyiv Endocrinology Institute and the of the energy distribution grid with rec­ assistance to the NIS). Lviv Regional Specialized Pediatric ommendations on improvements neces­ BORYSPIL, Ukraine - The Children Within that amount, Sen. McConnell's Center. sary to provide comprehensive industrial, of Chornobyl Relief Fund, in conjunc­ recommendation, adopted by the subcom­ Mrs. Matkiwsky told a press confer­ commercial and residential access to tion with a United States Agency for mittee, contained earmarks of $16.5 mil­ ence on the tarmac of the airport that in power; International Development grant, deliv­ lion for the FBI for law enforcement train­ 1996 the CCRF will intensify its relief • $5 million for a pilot project to estab­ ered $4 million worth of medical sup­ ing and investigation, $30 million for efforts to coincide with the 10th anniver­ lish a management and market economics plies and equipment to Ukrainian hospi­ sary of the Chornobyl disaster, focusing Georgia, $85 million for Armenia, $15 training partnership between a United States tals at the end of August. its energies on sustaining the health of million for a Trans-Caucasus Enterprise USAID Director for Ukraine Gregory women and children. Fund, and $225 million for Ukraine. (Continued on page 4) Huger greeted the CCRF's president and executive director, Dr. Zenon Matkiwsky and Nadia Matkiwsky, respectively, when the shipment arrived at Boryspil Airport on August 28. Secretary-general comments on 50th anniversary of U.N. He hailed the role of the CCRF in pro­ by Tamara Tarnawska Nahaylo possible to an unprecedented degree. new understanding of international rela­ viding much-needed assistance to the But the end of the Cold War has also tions. Today, it is equally urgent that we Tamara Tarnawska Nahaylo is led to an era of physical, social and polit­ find a conceptual framework in which all victims of Chornobyl and emphasized Ukrinform 's accredited correspondent the United States' continuing "role in ical imbalance. Today, we face urgent human society can thrive. This is a job at the United Nations in Geneva. This problems of scarce resources, environ­ for everyone. There is a new world to be providing humanitarian assistance to its exclusive interview with U.N. Secretary- mental degradation and natural disasters. constructed. ally as Ukraine emerges as a member of General Boutros Boutros-Ghali, is Mass migrations, disease and economic If we succeed in this endeavor then, in the democratic family of nations." reprinted with the permission of instability defy the ability of individual spite of all criticism and difficulties, the The CCRF's latest shipment includes Ukrinform. The interview was conduct­ states to control them. This is also a time United Nations will fulfill its main task medical equipment and supplies procured ed in Geneva in early September. through a $350,000 USAID grant titled when many have sought security in nar­ and will avoid the fate of the League of row ethnic identities. The result has been "Oncology Training and Procurement On the 50th anniversary of the Nations. a terrible rise of conflict within states, Project." The grant funds the training of United Nations there is much to cele­ In recent years, tensions or conflicts rather than between states. Ukrainian doctors in diagnosing and treat­ brate, but also much to reflect upon. with dangerous broader consequences ing childhood cancers resulting from There are already those, who, seeing In this context, we have a twofold task. for regional peace and stability have Chornobyl and the purchase of American the U.N.'s humiliation in Bosnia and First, we must build upon the achieve­ increasingly been occurring within, medicines and equipment for such treat­ difficulties elsewhere, consider that ments of the past, including the experi­ rather than between, sovereign states. ment. the United Nations will end up like ence of the League of Nations, and on In the CIS region there are the cases of The August 28 shipment, whose trans­ the League of Nations. What are the this basis, five decades after the creation Chechnya, Abkhazia, the Crimea and port was funded by the U.S. government, main measures and correctives which of the United Nations, we must begin a Transdniestria. Will the United Nations included 32 million doses of diphtheria should be introduced to avoid history new era in international cooperation. be able to respond to this growing chal­ vaccines and 46 tons of chlorine for the passing such a judgment on the Second, we must prepare for the chal­ lenge, or will it have to leave conflict United Nations? sewage-treatment plant in Kharkiv that lenges and the changes of a new era. For resolution and peacemaking activities overflowed in late June. The government Indeed, we have much to celebrate that, we must renew the instrument that to regional security organizations such agency has also funded a 1,000-bed hos­ as we mark the 50th anniversary of the we have inherited. We need a strong and as the Organization on Security and pital in Donetske worth $17 million. United Nations. But we must also take efficient United Nations. We of the fami­ Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)? ly of nations need a new vision in general The CCRF, based in Short Hills, N.J., this occasion to embark upon a new Yes, recently, new forms of conflict of the international system - of the role of has donated over 800 tons of humanitarian exploration of global cooperation. have arisen, both quantitative and qual­ the citizen within the state, and of the aid worth $36 million to Ukrainian hospi­ Today, we see vast opportunities for itative. The United Nations has been state within the international community. tals since 1989. The latest shipment states to work together. The world no asked to take action in many instances. includes basic medicines, Hepatitis В vac­ longer is divided into two opposing Fifty years ago, when old ideas and The problems these conflicts present cines, antibiotics and gynecological medi­ camps. Technological changes have procedures were found lacking, member- cines destined for hospitals in Vinnytsia, made global cooperation practically states of the United Nations created a (Continued on page 2) Luhanske, Cherkasy and Dnipropetrovske, THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1995 No. 38

There is a United Nations Interim Secretary general... Office in Kyyiv. We hope for broader (Continued from page 1) cooperation with Ukraine and other newly independent states. And we also are in many respects unprecedented, and hope that as a result of this broader coop­ answers can only be found on a case-by- eration, Ukraine will be able to assist the First Deputy Prime Minister named Bosnia. The president spoke at an case basis. The resources and the man­ United Nations. One of the examples we impromptu press conference after visit­ dates provided to the Organization fre­ KYYIV — Ukrainian President Leonid are already seeing is the presence of ing the international exhibition, "Health quently have not been sufficient to meet Kuchma has named Petro Lazarenko as Ukrainian forces within the framework of Awareness '95." (Respublika) the requirements of the task at hand. first deputy prime minister, said Ukrainian the United Nations in the former Nonetheless, the United Nations is con­ Radio on September 5. He had been the UNA members go on hunger strike Yugoslavia. I am glad that the situation tinuing to seek a better understanding of head of the heavily industrialized around Ukrainian peacekeeping contin­ these challenges to peace, a more effec­ Dnipropetrovske Oblast. Mr. Lazarenko KYYIV — Eight members of the just- gents, which were blockaded in the tive response to them, to learn from fail­ will supervise eight other deputy prime banned extremist political organization enclaves of Gorazde and Zepa, has been ures and to build upon achievements. ministers appointed by Mr. Kuchma in Ukrainian National Assembly began a stabilized. The conflicts on the CIS territory are July, and will be tasked with finding ways hunger strike in front of the presidential of the same nature. The United Nations is I have mandated the under-secretary- to reverse declining production in industry administrative offices on September 11. greatly interested in their settlement, and general, the director-general of the and agriculture. (OMRI Daily Digest) The hunger-strikers are all elected local it uses to a full extent the mandates for a United Nations Office at Geneva, officials. UNA leader Dmytro Korchynsky peacekeeping mission in the CIS given to Russian citizen Ambassador Vladimir Ex-security chief extradited to Ukraine promised the number of protesters will Petrovsky, to pay special attention to increase. In addition to protesting the orga­ the organization by the Security Council. BUDAPEST —. A Ukrainian presiden­ The cooperation between United Nations cooperation with all former members of nization's banning, the strikers are demand­ the Soviet Union and to facilitate con­ tial security chief under former President ing an investigation concerning the vio­ personnel and the CIS peacekeepers has Leonid Kravchuk will be returned to been successful. tacts between them and the United lence that occurred on "Black Tuesday," Nations. Ukraine to face charges of abuse of power We are cooperating positively in when UNA members and Ukrainian The role of Ukraine as regards the and misuse of funds, reported Agence Orthodox faithful clashed with Ukrainian Georgia. Not only do we have observers France-Presse on September 6. Hungarian who are cooperating with the CIS coun­ United Nations is unique and essential. I militia during the funeral of Orthodox am sure that in the nearest future we will Justice Minister Pal Vastagh approved the Patriarch Volodymyr. (Respublika) tries in solving the Abkhaz problem, I decision of the Hungarian courts to grant also have in Georgia my special repre­ reinforce our relations, particularly in the field of information. the extradition orf Viktor Palivoda, who is Yitzhak Rabin in Kyyiv sentative, Mr. Brunner. There is good wanted by both Ukrainian authorities and cooperation in Tajikistan, where I have a There are two troubling questions Interpol. Mr. Palivoda was arrested here on KYYIV — Israeli Prime Minister special representative, Mr. Piriz-Ballon, which are frequently raised in Ukraine. July 11. (OMRI Daily Digest) Yitzhak Rabin became the first Israeli and few observers on the ground. Last The first is the amount of the "member­ leader to visit post-Soviet Ukraine on year I visited Armenia and Azerbaijan. In ship fee" which Ukraine is asked to con­ Kuchma readies more decrees on reforms September 12, arriving for a two-day both countries they know that we are tribute to the United Nations. It is felt KYYIV — Anatoliy Halchynsky, chief visit devoted to invigorating trade and ready to offer our services if they believe that perhaps the country's current eco­ economic advisor to President Leonid political links with Ukraine. At a Babyn our assistance with the problem would be nomic difficulties resulting from the col­ Kuchma, said on September 7 in an inter­ Yar ceremony he said a new wave of useful. lapse of the Soviet economic system and view with the government paper Uriadovyi anti-Semitism is threatening the world's In peacekeeping operations we are followed by the transition to an indepen­ Kurier that the Ukrainian leader is ready to Jews. After Kyyiv, Mr. Rabin goes on to cooperating closely with the OSCE, dence and market economy, not to men­ implement two major economic decrees. Moscow for a day. (Reuters) which plays an essential role in the tion the costs of dealing with the conse­ One would give the government the right AIDs hits epidemic proportions strengthening of security and cooperation quences of the Chornobyl nuclear disas­ to retain 100 percent ownership of enter­ on the continent. The United Nations ter or upholding the economic sanctions prises deemed strategically important, KYYIV — The incidents of AIDs has supports efforts of the OSCE as well as against the former Yugoslavia, are not including those that manufacture arms and significantly increased in Ukraine since efforts of any other regional security adequately taken into account. "environmentally hazardous" products, and the beginning of the year, said Valeriy organization, if its activities correspond Secondly, there is a feeling that to maintain a government monopoly in key Ivasiuk, the director of Ukraine's to the aim and principles of the [U.N.] Ukrainians and representatives of the economic sectors such as transportation, National Committee on AIDS and Yuriy Charter, in particular, Chapter VIII. other newly independent non-Russian communications, energy, ports, pipelines, Kovysh, head of the Medical Board, at a Moreover, there is a division of labor states are under-represented in struc­ postal services and the manufacturing of press conference on September 11. Mr. between the United Nations and the tures and personnel of the United spirits. The second decree would give the Ivasiuk said the explosion of incidents is OSCE in the prevention and settlement Nations. Could this situation be gradu­ government controlling interest in enter­ tied to a huge increase in intravenous of regional conflicts. There is also a part­ ally remedied? prises transformed into joint-stock compa­ drug use in the country, especially in the nership with NATO in the former nies but barred from total privatization by I am well aware of these two prob­ southern regions of Odessa and Yugoslavia. The division of labor with the Ukrainian Parliament. Restructuring of Mykolayiv. He said the number of cases NATO is as follows: the responsibility lems. The system of assessing the contri­ such firms is to be completed by the end of butions of member-states to the United recorded in the past seven years doubled for air power is with NATO; ground the year. (OMRI Daily Digest) in the last 12 months. "Ukraine has now forces are with the United Nations. Nations budget is criticized by a number of countries. It is also criticized by Kuchma on Russia assumed first place in the number of The conflict resolution and peace infected drug users in the CIS and the making activities cannot be left to only Ukraine. And I understand very well your country's problems and difficulties KYYIV — President Leonid Kuchma Baltic countries," explained Mr. Ivasiuk. one organization because they need unit­ said on September 12 that to this day At a December meeting the national ed and strong efforts of all international resulting especially from the acute transi­ tional period. Of course, the Chornobyl Russia has refused to deal with Ukraine committee will discuss AIDs information bodies, of the whole international com­ as an equal partner, but that Ukraine, and counseling and distribution of sterile munity. nuclear disaster and its grave conse­ quences for Ukraine are of my and of the nonetheless, will not waver from its posi­ syringes to drug users. (Respublika) How would you assess the actual United Nations' special concern. The tions and will continue to work with Iran, Turkmenistan, Ukraine talk and potential role of Ukraine in the organization is doing its best, using dif­ Russia. Of the Black Sea Fleet situation, United Nations? ferent channels and assistance programs, he explained that Ukraine has kept its ASHKABAT, Turkmenistan — agreement with Moscow as agreed at I greatly appreciate the important role to help and to support your efforts in Foreign ministers from Ukraine, solving the problems in question. As far Sochi. Ukraine's president also said that Turkmenistan and Iran gathered here on and the essential contribution of Ukraine Russia seemingly has lost international to the United Nations. Your country was as the crisis in the former Yugoslavia is September 9 to continue talks that began concerned, all member-states must fulfill respect because of the position it has one of the founding member-states of the taken with regard to the conflict in (Continued on page 18) organization, and it became a full and the resolutions of the United Nations equal member of the United Nations 50 Security Council. years ago. Ukraine's participation in its Speaking about the Ukraine's "mem­ activities has its own history. Now a new bership fee," I would like to point out FOUNDED 1933 period of this history has begun: after the that recently it was reduced from 1.87 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY disappearance of die USSR, Ukraine has percent to 1.49 percent of the budget. Further, possible reductions should be An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., become one of the newly independent a non-profit association; at 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, NJ 07302. states. And, as such, it has become a discussed and decided upon by member- Yearly subscription rate: $60; for UNA members.— $40. fully-fledged, independent member of the states. At the same time, may I recall that Ukraine has not yet paid in full its regu­ Second-class postage paid at Jersey City, NJ 07302. family of nations. In this regard, I am (ISSN - 0273-9348) happy to welcome Ukraine as well as lar budget contribution. Your country is other new member-states. the third debtor among all member-states Also published by the UNA: Svoboda, a Ukrainian-language daily newspaper I have already visited six newly inde­ (after the United States and the Russian (annual subscription fee: $100; $75 for UNA members). Federation) owing to the organization pendent states, and I intend to continue The Weekly and Svoboda: UNA: such visits. some $200 million. In the financial area, member-states must shoulder all their (201) 434-0237, -0807, -3036 (201)451-2200 The United Nations will pay the same responsibilities. Postmaster, send address Editor-in-chief: Roma Hadzewycz attention to them as to any other country By the middle of 1995, member-states in the world. So, if these Member States changes to: Associate editor: Marta Kolomayets owed the United Nations a total of $2.65 The Ukrainian Weekly Assistant editor: Khristina Lew (Kyyiv) have problems, we must be there to help billion. Only 48 countries had paid their them, and this is why we have opened P.O. Box 346 Staff writers/editors: Roman Woronowycz regular budget contributions in full. And Jersey City, N J 07303 and Andrij Kudla Wynnyckyj (Toronto) offices representing various agencies in a this is deepening the financial crisis of number of former members of the Soviet the organization, which itself has debts Union where we have a United Nations The Ukrainian Weekly, September 17,1995, No. 38, Vol. LXIII presence. (Continued on page 14) Copyright ©1995 The Ukrainian Weekly No. 38 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1995 Latoya Jackson performs in Slavutych Canadian aid society spearheads by Khristina Lew built it, has its own unique style of archi­ Kyyiv Press Bureau tecture. The Riga and Tallinn quarters efforts to Help Bosnia's Ukrainians feature single-family alpine-style houses, SLAVUTYCH, Ukraine - On a while the Tbilisi quarter is characterized by Andrij Wynnyckyj Church was destroyed, the Rev. Ovad Saturday afternoon in early September, by its two-story apartment buildings with Toronto Press Bureau wrote, the Serbian authorities pledged this small town - hastily built to house not to "cleanse" the area of Ukrainians. wooden balconies. TORONTO - The Canadian Ukrainian the thousands of Chornobyl nuclear The festival's afternoon programs of However, after the Croat offensive on power plant workers displaced after the Immigrant Aid Society is gearing up to Krajina, the clergyman said refugee artistic exhibits and classical music con­ assist Ukrainians fleeing from war-torn 1986 explosion - was deserted, despite certs featuring young performers were Serbs arriving from that territory have the fact that an international children's Bosnia, the society's executive director, threatened to dislodge the Bosnian poorly attended. The crowds seemed Eugen Duvalko, told The Weekly on festival with 750 young participants was more interested in a soccer match taking Ukrainian inhabitants. taking place in the city center. September 12. Himself a native of the former place at the city's outdoor stadium. In early August, in the wake of Serb The Chornobyl nuclear power station, At 8 p.m., several hundred strolled out Yugoslavia whose parents brought him to the main sponsor of the "Golden Autumn attacks on United Nations' "safe havens" Canada in the 1970s, Mr. Duvalko said to a large stage constructed in the city in Bosnia and the Croatian retaking of of Slavutych" festival, had heavily pro­ center to hear the young participants of about 600 Ukrainians came to Canada moted the event and its star attraction, the Krajina region, the Canadian govern­ from the former Yugoslavia as hostilities the festival perform. The small crowed ment responded to an emergency request pop singer Latoya Jackson, sister of the milling about the stage was eventually broke out in 1992. He said that many then illustrious Michael Jackson. from the U.N. High Commissioner for fled to Austria and Germany. Mr. Duvalko augmented by busloads of people Refugees by promising to give asylum But the scheduled sing-along with Ms. brought in from outside of Slavutych. explained that this option no longer exists Jackson and the young children., and an this year to 500 evacuees from the because the latter two countries have When Ms. Jackson finally emerged embattled former Yugoslavia. afternoon press conference did not take from the cottage where she was resting, sealed their borders, and so many are place. Latoya was recuperating from jet On September 6, Canadian Immigration heading into Serbia proper, particularly to 20 minutes before her 9 p.m. concert, Minister Sergio Marchi told journalists in lag, and the kids would have to wait. reporters asked her why she had come. Belgrade, where the Canadian Embassy The Chornobyl plant in the past year Ottawa that an additional 500 people processes refugee claims. She replied: T've never been to this part could be brought to this country under a has launched a heavy public relations of the world, and my manager told me to Mr. Duvalko added that many former campaign extolling the virtues of its new program combining government and Yugoslavian Ukrainian Canadians have come." The pop singer's manager and non-governmental sponsorship. eight-year-old company town, and has husband had emigrated from the town of offered to help with the resettling effort, Mr. Marchi said the initiative will make expended hundreds of thousands of dol­ Shepetivka, Zhytomyr Oblast, to the and that a surprisingly high number are able it "easier for private citizens to make an lars to entertain Slavutych's 26,000 United States years earlier. to provide sponsorship themselves. active contribution to this humanitarian inhabitants. In the spring, the nuclear Dressed in a sailor jacket and fishnet Mr. Duvalko said the CUIAS effort power plant sponsored a "Ukraine cause, enabling us to help even more fami­ was being coordinated with that of com­ stockings, Latoya opened her concert with a lies," in a program that many hope to see Spring: Slavutych" festival featuring the song made popular by her brother, Michael, munity groups in Edmonton and French pop star Patricia Kaas. expanded in 1996. Hamilton. and proceeded to cover Diana Ross and the According to an immigration official On September 9, the day of Ms. For further information or to send a tax- Supremes, and various other artists. quoted on September 6 by the Toronto Jackson's performance, few of deductible donation, contact the Canadian Most concerts in Ukraine are not live, Star, the department will pay refugee set­ Slavutych's 11,000 children were seen Ukrainian Immigrant Aid Society, 2150 but performed to a recording. Ms. tlement costs in the first three months of playing on the shiny swing sets located Bloor St. W., Suite 96, Toronto, Ontario, Jackson's concert was unique in that she the required first year of sponsorship, in any one of the 17 quarters of the small M6S 1M8; (416) 767-4695. did not re-record the songs she per­ while participating groups or individuals town. When Slavutych was constructed formed. When she lip-synched a Michael are to cover the cost of the remaining after the nuclear accident at Chornobyl, Jackson tune, the audience heard Michael nine months. all regions of the Soviet Union donated Jackson's voice. Two days later, Mr. Duvalko said, the supplies and labor to build a home for the Dynamo beats Greece The concert was followed by a late- CUIAS made its willingness to partici­ inhabitants of Prypiat, the city that for­ by Khristina Lew night press conference and banquet, pate in this program known to the merly housed Chornobyl workers and which concluded at 3 a.m., affording few Immigration Department. Without giving Kyyiv Press Bureau their families and now stands deserted. children the opportunity to receive a cov­ a dollar amount, the CUIAS official said Each quarter, named after the city that eted autograph. KYYIV - Kyyiv Dynamo beat the society now has the resources to Panathinaikos AFC 1-0 at the starting sponsor 12 refugees, but did set a fund- match of the 1995-1996 UEFA Champions raising target of $100,000 (Canadian) League held at KyyivVs Republican that would enable the agency to offer Stadium on September 13. Twenty minutes additional sponsorship where needed. ' into the second half, Dynamo's Vitali About 3,000 people in the area around Kosovski (No. 9) scored the winning goal Prnjavor and Banja Luka are believed in front of 100,000 spectators. affected, with those in mixed marriages The Ukrainian and Greek soccer teams (Ukrainian Catholic with Serbian had never before met at the European Orthodox) at particularly high risk. Mr. Champions League. Panathinaikos Head Duvalko added that not all will want to Coach Juan Rocha told the newspaper emigrate, due to advanced age or other Kyyivski Viedomosti prior to the match considerations. that although Dynamo is a strong team in According to a fax the CUIAS Group A, his team "had made it as far as received on August 30 from the Rev. the Champions League not to lose." Petro Ovad, a Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Kyyiv Dynamo, which beat Denmark priest in Prnjavor, the situation in the Olberg 1-0 in Kyyiv and 3-1 in Olberg to Serb-controlled area has grown precari­ advance to the Champions League, now ous in recent weeks. faces FC Porto on September 27 in Since the first wave of repressions Portugal and December 6 in Kyyiv, and FC Latoya Jackson in concert. touched off by the war in the summer of Nantes on October 18 in France and 1992, in which a number of homes were November 1 at home. On November 22, razed and a Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Dynamo will play Panathinaikos in Athens. CSCE slates hearing on NIS WASHINGTON - The Commission following areas in 22 countries: political on Security and Cooperation in Europe processes, including free and fair elec­ UNA and UCCA announce program (Helsinki Commission) will hold a brief­ tions; the evolution of civil society; the WASHINGTON - The Ukrainian training programs and ability to commu­ ing on "Civics in East Central Europe status of independent media; rule of law National Association and the Ukrainian nicate in Ukrainian are desirable skills. and the Newly Independent States: including constitutional and criminal law Congress Committee of America are In addition, the UNA/UCCA team is Problems and Perspectives," on Friday, reform; governance and public adminis­ preparing a program of training for social looking for individuals with experience September 22, from 10 a.m. to noon in tration; and privatization. insurance reform in Ukraine, specifically in public relations and the development Room 2200, Rayburn House Office Scheduled to appear at the briefing in the field of private pension develop­ and conduct of sociological studies (pub­ Building. are: Geraldine Donnelly, director, Office ment and regulation. Additionally, the lic opinion polling). The briefing, organized in cooperation of Democratic Governance, Bureau for joint UNA/UCCA program will coordi­ The programs will entail work in with Freedom House - a non-partisan, non­ Europe and the Newly Independent nate evaluation of other social restructur­ Ukraine for varying periods of time and profit organization that promotes democra­ States, Agency for International ing programs. are scheduled for commencement in the cy, the civil society and rule of law, and Development (AID); Adrian Karatnycky, The UNA/UCCA team is recruiting very near future. monitors human rights, political rightsan d president of Freedom House; and Charles individuals with experience in the fol­ Ukrainian Americans, with experience civil liberties around the world - will focus Gati, fellow at the Foreign Policy lowing areas: private pension programs, in any of these or related fields interested in on the recent USAID-commissioned Institute of the Johns Hopkins market economics, social insurance and employment with these projects are urged Freedom House report "Nations in Transit: University's Paul H. Nitze School of private market alternatives, demographic to immediately send or fax their resumes Civil Society, Democracy and Markets in Advanced International Studies. analysis, financial markets, econometric to: Ukrainian National Association Inc., East Central Europe and the Newly For more information, contact Orest forecasting, actuarial analysis methods, Washington Office, 6138 N. 12th St., Independent States." Deychakiwsky at (202) 225-1901 and computer skill development. Arlington, VA 22205; fax, (703) 536-0738; The Freedom House report surveys the (Helsinki Commission). Experience in conducting seminars and e-mail, [email protected]. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17,1995 No. 38 Festival celebrates Yiddish and Ukrainian song Lviv public reverently recalls by Andrij Wynnyckyj police by an informer in the 1920s. Toronto Press Bureau All four performers joined in to sing the noted singer Nazar Yaremchuk closing number, the traditional Ukrainian TORONTO - This city's Harbourfront "U Vas і v Nas, Khai Bude Harazd," (May by Dr. Oksana Wynnyckyj present the performers with flowers. Center recently played host to "Ashkenaz," there be good fortune, in your house and As I watched, I thought: How different it a festival of new Yiddish culture, which LVIV - August 9 marked 40 days would have been in Canada. If a Canadian ours." since the death of noted singer Nazar drew participants from Europe and North The "Night Songs" cast has an impres­ contemporary star had died and an outdoor America, and included a fascinating com­ Yaremchuk. concert of Canadian stars were conducted sive background. Mr. Yaremchuk was born in the city of parative performance of Yiddish and Mr. Alpert, also a violinist and percus­ in his honor, the air would have rocked Ukrainian folk and liturgical song. Chernivtsi and gained recognition as a sionist, was the leader of the effort. He is a with applause and outward expressions of Nowhere is the fact of close interrela­ singer during the 1970s. A member of the emotion. In contrast, Lviv was reverently research associate of the YIVO Institute of Smerichka ensemble, he rose to fame tion between the Jewish and Ukrainian Jewish Research in New York, and is also a silent. cultures more in evidence than in music, alongside Sofia Rotaru, performing Volo- During the final moments of the con­ recording artist with the klezmer bands dymyr Ivasiuk's best-known songs, includ­ a testament to their having lived in such Brave New World (who also appeared at cert, as the sun's rays were settling behind close proximity for a thousand years. ing "Chervona Ruta" and "Vodohray." the buildings, all the performers stepped the festival), Kapelye and The Krakauer Ukrainian tradition holds that on the And yet they lived apart. And so, Trio. onto the stage. Each held a lighted candle. appropriately, the event was billed as 40th day following death, the deceased's He is also the co-director of Buffalo To the sound of "Otche Nash" (Our "Night Songs from a Neighboring soul departs from this world, bids its final Father), the audience also lit candles. on the Roof, an annual folklore camp cel­ Village," part of the concluding day's farewell and enters the realm of the ever­ As the crowd dispersed, people placed ebrating Jewish and non-Jewish Eastern schedule of the Yiddish carnival held lasting. Church tradition marks this passing their burning candles along the flower European folk traditions. from July 4 to 9. with a special panakhyda (requiem service). rotunda in front of the Opera House and It is there that Mr. Alpert met Ms. "Night Songs" featured Winnipeg-based The citizens of Lviv marked the event the low walls surrounding the perimeter Kochan, also a recording artist (her recent Ukrainian chanteuse Alexis Kochan and by turning out en masse to a concert in of the square. The air was still. No wind CD, 'Paris to Kiev" was reviewed in The bandurist/singer Julian Kytasty (originally front of the Lviv Opera House. Estimates altered the stillness, and the candles Weekly in March 1994), a vocal teacher. from Detroit, but now also residing in placed attendance at over 45,000, and the lighting Mr. Yaremchuk's journey into Ms. Kochan has performed, lectured and Winnipeg), cantor Sam Weiss from crowd ranged from youth to parents with eternity burned late into the night. The conducted workshops in North America Baltimore, and accordionist Michael Alpert young children to senior citizens. final farewell had been bid. and Europe, and has her own production from New York. The event was initiated and organized and marketing company, "Olesia." That Sunday afternoon's proceedings by Volodymyr Kmetyk, the recently Other recordings include "Cherez featured an interesting alternation of appointed director of Lviv State Zironku Yasnu" (Through the Bright Star, information given lecture-style, followed Television, who noted: "Yaremchuk was a Donations support a lullaby album produced for the Children by song - which created the impression symbol of the Ukrainian spirit - the spirit of Chornobyl of Canada Fund) and of four engaging professors bursting into as portrayed through song. On this day, і "Czarivna" (The Princess, an album of CCRF's 15th airlift song - a strange but fascinating amalgam wanted to bring together others who repre­ Ukrainian ritual songs done with the of fact and musical beauty. sent the reawakening of the Ukrainian Winnipeg Symphony in 1983). She also soul, to honor Yaremchuk and to perpetu­ SHORTHILLS, N.J. - The The similarities between the music was performed original music for the world pre­ ate the spirit he had come to represent." Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund's striking - a "dukhenen" (wordless melody) mier of Warren Sulatycky's play, "Babas," According to Mr. Kmetyk, no one 15th airlift is part of the third phase of rendered by Mr. Weiss's warm baritone in November 1994. refused the invitation to participate in the a yearlong program funded through a sounded exactly like "Vichnaya Pamyat" Mr. Weiss officiates at a traditional syna­ star-studded event. Each performer, grant from the U.S. Agency for (Eternal Memory) sung at Ukrainian funer­ gogue in Baltimore and teaches at among whom were Nina Matviyenko, International Development. als. Baltimore Hebrew University. He has Vasyl Zinkevych, Oksana Bilozir, Taras The August shipment was A hymn set to Psalm 23 (The Lord is My played trumpet professionally for 25 years, Petrynenko and the remaining members enhanced by a donation from the Shepherd) by the Nachman of Bratslav, conducted choral groups, taught at Buffalo of the Smerichka ensemble, spoke of Mr. Searle Pharmaceutical Corp., a sub­ sung by Mr. Weiss, to this writer's ears, on the Roof. He produced a recording of Yaremchuk and sang a song in his honor. sidiary of the Monsanto Co., which strongly echoed an ode to the Madonna of Jewish liturgical music on which he provided $150,000 worth of high- Pochaiv made famous by the Ukrainian folk I watched the event from the balcony of appears. quality medicine used to combat singer Vasyl Zhdankin. the Lviv Opera House. The performers' infections. According to Dr. Zoreslava Mr. Kytasty is one of the premier ban- backs were to me, and I could only hear Mr. Alpert indicated points in com­ Shkiryak-Nizhnik, research director dura players in North America, and them. However, I could see the crowd - a mon between Ukrainian folk and Yiddish for the Institute of Pediatrics and appropriately itinerant. A multi-instru­ crowd that stretched from the foot of the music, neatly dissecting the modes and Obstetrics in Kyyiv, the Searle dona­ mentalist and third-generation bandurist, stage erected near the Opera House scales used in the cantorial and klezmer tion provides a powerful new weapon he learned much of his repertoire from entrance to the Taras Shevchenko monu­ traditions, which then found their echoes for combating the problem of high- his family. This fall, he will be teaching ment some 400 meters away. On both in liturgical and folk selections per­ risk infections that contribute to at St. Andrew's College in Winnipeg. He sides, the streets had been blocked off, and formed by Ms. Kochan. maternal mortality in Ukraine. previously served as musical director of the people stood, listened and remembered. As an enchanting illustration of how The gynecological medicines the New York School of Bandura. Perhaps most striking was the serenity Byzantine and Ukrainian (Eastern Slavic) According to Ms. Kochan, the Sunday known as Maxaquin and Metrozine folk traditions blended to form liturgical of the crowd. Silence greeted each per­ will be distributed through a network afternoon performance in July was a former stepping onto the stage. Silence music in Ukraine, Ms. Kochan sang the slightly condensed version of a concert of maternity clinics in the cities of enveloped the crowd as each performer Vinnytsia, Krasnyi Luch (Luhanske 10th century chant "Blahosloven Yesy first given at the Jewish Museum in New Hospody," and showed off her mastery reminisced about Nazar Yaremchuk. Oblast) and Dniprodzerzhynske. York in October 1994, and a project that Silence was the response as each con­ of both forms. The airlift also included a large she and Mr. Alpert hope to expand upon. cluded his or her song. In silence, small Then Mr. Kytasty and Mr. Alpert trad­ To quote from the program notes of amount of antibiotics donated by children were raised up onto the stage to Pfizer Inc., a health care company ed ballads, which, Mr. Alpert said, the Jewish Museum performance in headquartered in New York City, as "speak to the eons about Ukrainian and October 1994, the individuals making well as hepatitis vaccines, basic medi­ Jewish powerlessness." up the "Night Songs" group is "devoted Oksana Wynnyckyj, an educator with cines and hospital supplies from Mr. Kytasty sang a brooding Kozak to our own ethnic legacies, [but] in a Ph.D. in linguistics, is a Canadian now Catholic Medical Mission Board duma about Fedir Bezridny, and Mr. recent years we have been inspired to living in Lviv, where she works with the (CMMB), also based in New York Alpert answered with a song about Moishe explore the common threads that con­ Lviv Oblast School administration in City. Lystolieb, a figure from the Odessan nect us as well as the differences that teacher re-training and is a docent at CCRF chapters in Connecticut, underworld handed over to the Soviet have divided us." Lviv State University. Michigan and California made major contributions to this airlift, enabling the fund to procure over grams and $45 million be provided to the which it will be considered by the Senate. $800,000 worth of diabetic medi­ Senate subcommittee... Western NIS Enterprise Fund, which After Senate passage, the bill go to a cine through the Brother's Brother (Continued from page 1) serves Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus. House-Senate conference committee that Foundation and medicine from university and a Ukrainian university; In commenting on the bill, the UNA's will resolve the differences between the other sources at extremely cost- • $50 million to improve nuclear ener- Washington Office Director Eugene two versions. In the past two years, ear­ effective rates. The airlift also . gy self-sufficiency and safety at nuclear Iwanciw said: "From the standpoint of marks for Ukraine and other nations included equipment for the estab­ reactors; Ukrainian Americans and Ukraine this is encountered opposition from House con­ lishment of a new inter-occular lab­ • $30 million to provide technical an excellent bill. While the administra­ ferees supported by the administration. oratory in southern Ukraine (e.g. assistance, training, and equipment to tion has requested $90 million more for While the House version does not ear­ optical comparator, sterilizers), lab­ development institutions and procedures the NIS, their planning documents indi­ mark assistance for Ukraine, opposition to oratory equipment for insulin pro­ to license, purchase, transfer, and use cated that they planned to spend $65 mil­ this earmark is not expected to be as strong duction in western Ukraine (e.g. nuclear fuel assemblies; and lion less for Ukraine. Sen. McConnell as in the past due to the fact that Rep. chromatography), computers, venti­ • $20 million for the purchase, instal­ has, once again, come to the rescue and Sonny Callahan (R-Ala.) has assumed the lators, diagnostic reagents and chil­ lation, and training for safety parameter has earmarked a reasonable amount of chairmanship of the House Subcommittee dren's vitamins. display systems or safety control systems assistance to Ukraine. We are confident and Rep. Robert Livingston (R-La.) has * * * that the earmark will be retained through­ at all operational nuclear reactors. assumed the chairmanship of the House For more information or to sup­ out the appropriations process." Of the funds appropriated for the NIS, Appropriations Committee. Both supported port the CCRFxall (201) 376-5140; the bill mandates that $20 million be made The bill now goes to the full Appro­ the Senate earmarks in last year's confer­ or fax, (201)376-4988. available for the hospital partnership pro­ priations Committee for a mark-up after ence. No. 38 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1995

DIASPORA MARKS UKRAINE'S FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE

underlined the fact that this is a happy Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Church North Port occasion because Ukraine had earned its Los Angeles gave the invocation. by Oksana Savoyka Miz freedom. Maria Navarynsky, who heads by Luba Poniatyszyn Keske At the conclusion of the dinner, the the local chapter of the Ukrainian audience was treated to the traditional NORTH PORT, Fla. — All religious National Women's League of America, LOS ANGELES - On Sunday, August Ukrainian welcome dance, "Pryvit," per­ denominations and community organiza­ was the event's coordinator. 20, the Ukrainian Cultural Center co- formed expertly by the Ukrainian tions in this area united to celebrate the Lesia Tatarco of St. Andrew Cultural sponsored and hosted a banquet and gala Dancers of Los Angeles under the direc­ fourth anniversary of Ukraine's indepen­ Center read the declaration of Ukraine's concert celebrating Ukraine's fourth year tion of its artistic director and choreogra­ dence. independence. Joseph Iwaniw read greet­ of independence. pher, Andrej Baczynskyj. Kobzar offered On Sunday, August 20, both Ukrainian ings from Florida Gov. Lawton Chiles, The day's events were initiated with a repertoire of memorable musical selec­ churches offered divine liturgies seeking Sens. Connie Mack and Bob Graham, prayers of thanksgiving offered at the tions for the concert, and Ella God's blessings on the Ukrainian nation, Sarasota County Congressman Dan Miller three Los Angeles Ukrainian churches. In Moyseyenko, SUM-A member, gave a its president and government. and Charlotte County Congressman Porter the early afternoon, 250 guests from Los stirring recitation honoring Ukraine's Goss. On Ukrainian Independence Day, Angeles and the southern California independence. Poetess Hanna Cherin recited a poem August 24, celebrations began with an region assembled at the Ukrainian It should be noted that the Kobzar Choir dedicated to the fourth anniversary of ecumenical moleben at Blessed Virgin Cultural Center, where the festivities and the Ukrainian Dancers are very popu­ Ukraine's Independence, as did Maria continued with a banquet and a jubilant Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church. The ser­ lar not only with the Ukrainian communi­ Korolyszyn. concert. Prof. Nicholas Chirovsky gave vice ended with the singing of "Mnohaya ty, but also with the general public in An address by Omelan Hrab focused the keynote address in Ukrainian and Lita" (Many Years) for the Ukrainian southern California. Both groups recently on the current state of affairs in Ukraine. English. nation. participated in the Queen Elizabeth II He underlined that Ukrainian indepen­ The program commenced with open­ Birthday Ball celebration held in Beverly The commemorations continued in the dence was achieved democratically, church hall with the singing by all pre­ ing remarks by Petro Jakymiw, president Hills. Kobzar took part in the opening cer­ without bloodshed, and that during the of the Ukrainian Cultural Center, fol­ emony with the singing of the American sent of the U.S. national anthem and a lowed by the presentation of colors by and British national anthems, and the speech by Yaroslaw Kostyszyn who (Continued on page 17) the SUM-A and Plast youth organiza­ Ukrainian Dancers were the featured enter­ tions. The Ukrainian National Choir tainers that brought an audience of over Kobzar, under the direction of Gregory 300, led by the consular representatives of Hallick, offered a stirring rendition of the the Commonwealth, to a standing ovation American national anthem and the Lord's at the conclusion of their outstanding per­ Prayer. formance. Msgr. Petro Leskiw of the Nativity of Alexander Rivney, who served as the the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian master of ceremonies, read the congratu- Catholic Church and the Rev. Proto-pres- byter Stephen Hallick-Holutiak of St. (Continued on page 15)

PERTH AMBOY: Mayor Joseph Vas presents a proclamation designating August 24 as Ukrainian Independence Day in Perth Amboy, N.J., to William Glochau, commander of the Ukrainian American Veterans Post of Perth Amboy. The event, attended by over 50 people from the Ukrainian Assumption Church, Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich (right) presents Ukrainian marked the fourth anniversary of Ukraine's independence. Independence Day plaque to Alexander Rivney and Maria Billey. Wild wood by Zenko Halkowycz WILDWOOD, N.J. - Ukrainian Independence Day was commemorated for the first time in this shore town, and the commemoration was rather unique because the participants were in beach attire. On Tuesday evening, August 23, a group of Ukrainian community activists decided to commemorate Ukrainian's fourth anniversary of independence by gathering around a blue-and-yellow ban­ ner the next day. This information was passed around from motel to motel, and from one group to another, wherever Ukrainians were congregating. Zenia Kowalczyn Brozyna, a former long-time activist, started the ball rolling, Olenka Halkowycz and Jack Smotrych of the Jersey City SUM-A branch took up the challenge and started organizing their vacationing friends, neighbors and colleagues. Wednesday was a great day for tan-

(Continued on page 17) Ukrainians mark Independence Day on the beach in Wlldwood9 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1995 No. 38

AT THE UN. WOMEN'S CONFERENCE THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Enviromental disaster and its effects Unity on the horizon? by Olga Stawnychy extremely important that governments With the beginning of the fall season of our community activities comes and industry support technology to man­ It is now over nine years since the age nuclear and chemical wastes, and pay some good news: our long-divided community may yet re-achieve unity. nuclear catastrophe in Chornobyl, and we Our two central organizations in the United States, the Ukrainian Congress more attention to alleviating environmen­ are just beginning to see the vast devasta­ tal conditions that will affect generations Committee of America (UCCA) and the Ukrainian American Coordinating tion of farmland, forests, food supply, Council (UACC), are soon to begin formal negotiations on uniting into one to come. This is an increasing problem waters and the tremendous deleterious not just for the developing countries, but organization that will seek to represent the entire Ukrainian American commu­ effects on the population, especially new­ for the industrialized ones as well. nity. borns. In an address at the U.N. conference That much we can say with certainty as some informal, preliminary discus­ The World Federation of Ukrainian "Voices from the JNuclear World" on April sions have already taken place in August. At those talks both sides agreed to Women's Organizations has been 20, Dr. Zoreslava Shkiriak-Nizhnik, a speak further and to address concrete issues. In fact, the UACC early this week involved from the beginning in helping pediatrician and the project coordinator in named a four-member committee, which represents the four principal political the affected population by sending medi­ Ukraine of the Children of Ukraine study, groups within its ranks, to conduct negotiations with representatives of the cines, medical supplies and technology stated that "Chornobyl...has shown tragi­ UCCA. and by providing information about this cally to all the world what a horrible dan­ As readers will recall, there was one central organization prior to 1980: the tragedy to the outside world. We current­ ger to mankind is hidden in even peaceful Ukrainian Congress Committee of America. Then, at the ill-fated 13th con­ ly support a research project called nuclear power." She continued with a gress of that body, the group was torn asunder as delegates of more than 20 Children of Ukraine. series of very tragic statistics on mortality national organizations walked out of the congress hall to protest the machina­ The WFUWO addressed the and morbidity among newborn and young tions of one political grouping that resulted in violations of the UCCA by-laws Committee on the Status of Women children in areas affected by the nuclear and procedural irregularities. meeting in March 1994, because we felt disaster (an estimated 600,000 children). Soon thereafter, the 27 groups that quit the congress hall formed the that the issue of nuclear and chemical But the most tragic, it seems to me, is Committee on Law and Order in the UCCA, whose aim was to conduct negoti­ contamination, and its effects on the that only 20 percent of newborns are born ations to make the UCCA whole again. health of the population and women and healthy and that among the secondary When such efforts failed, many of those groups joined forces to establish an children in particular, should be school level 18 percent of girls and 11 alternative central organization called the Ukrainian American Coordinating addressed as a serious health issue, which percent of boys may be considered Council. Still other groups elected to remain non-aligned and functioned loose­ was being totally ignored at this meeting. healthy. The remaining suffer from one or ly in a body that came to be known as the conference of non-aligned organiza­ Again, at the regional preparatory more chronic diseases - respiratory ail­ tions. meeting in Vienna in October 1994 we ments being the most prevalent. The During the 15-year span since the infamous 13th congress, there were sever­ addressed this issue in a statement to all greatest increase in children's diseases al attempts and several mediators who sought to bring the opposing sides participating delegates and non-govern­ was of the thyroid gland with an incidence together. But, for one reason or another, these efforts did not bear fruit. mental organizations (NGOs). We of thyroid cancer eight to 10 times greater Now, however, there is much reason to be hopeful as, in recent years, the requested that they have their govern­ than during the pre-Chornobyl period. UCCA and UACC, as well as non-aligned organizations, have worked together ments seriously consider nuclear and The second frightening disclosure was successfully on a number of specific projects. These joint efforts proved, time chemical contamination effects, and start the so-called "second Chornobyl wave," and again, that unity is the best route to achieving a goal. addressing them. where a substantial increase of radioac­ To be sure, there are some serious hurdles, as the negotiators must determine Our representatives have requested tivity is found in bodies due to exposure the structure a new central organization would assume, agree on a name and assistance from UNICEF for the affected to the contaminated environment and then draft new by-laws for the body. There is certain to be some measure of children of Ukraine, Belarus and Russia. ingestion of food products grown on con­ We are gratified that funds have been acrimony as the discussants recall the issues that caused the 1980 rift in the taminated soil. No statistics are available allocated for children's camps and med­ first place and attempt to create a body that represents all groups in a fair and at this time, but the prospect for the ical assistance. equitable manner. Theirs is a formidable task indeed. future is ominous. Most scientists believe In a recent publication by UNICEF, The negotiators' goal should be to establish a truly representative body that that we haven't yet seen the worst of the "Women and Gender in Countries in will function well in today's circumstances. And, we might add, the unity they consequences. Transition: A UNICEF Perspective," seek would come at a truly critical time as, with scarce resources, we need to It seems incredible that only nine under the chapter on Ukraine there is a refocus on the needs of our community here (as noted in The Weekly's editori­ years have elapsed and the world is very small paragraph on women and the al in this space last week). already beginning to forget and in many environment, i.e. its health effects and its circles has completely forgotten the Thus, unity may not be just around the corner, but at least it appears to be on relation to the dropping birth rate that has the horizon. With a bit of good will and the welfare of our community at large Chornobyl disaster. Concurrent with resulted in a negative population growth. this, it seems that fewer resources are uppermost in their minds, we are confident that the UCCA and UACC negotia­ No mention is made of support for stud­ tors will succeed, and that unity will prevail. being committed not only to directly ies being or to be conducted to monitor help the people affected but also to study the impact of nuclear and chemical cont­ the medical, social and economic effects amination on the population, which in of such an enormous nuclear catastro­ the long run is the most serious health phe. For, as ghoulish as it may sound, risk for the Ukrainian people. It is Ukraine offers the world a living labora­ tory for the study of the largest popula­ Turning the pages back... Olga Stawnychy is NGO representa­ tion and area affected by the greatest tive to the United Nations and public amount of radiation and nuclear contam­ relations officer of the World Federation ination in the history of the world. As of Ukrainian Women's Organizations. Dr. Nizhnik stated, "Such a sad experi­ Leonid Mosendz was one of Ukrainian literature's better The WFUWO participated in both the ence gained by Ukraine has to serve as a practitioners of prose. Born in Mohyliv Podilskyi on NGO Forum on Women in Huairou, lesson to all civilized countries which September 20, 1897, about 50 miles southwest of Vinnytsia, he China, and in the United Nations' have placed such high hope for a peace­ graduated from the Vinnytsia teachers' seminary in 1915. He enlisted in the Army of Fourth World Conference on Women in ful use of nuclear power...Let our tragic the Ukrainian National Republic in 1918, and fled to Poland when it was demobilized Beijing. According to the latest reports situation serve as a warning to all the two years later. from China, the federation's workshop earth..." Returning to Ukraine the following year, Mosendz settled in Lutske, only to be on the "Nuclear Disaster and its Effects The World Federation of Ukrainian arrested by Polish occupation authorities and sent to an internment camp in Kalisz. on Women and Children" was well Women's Organizations is participating Upon his release, he traveled to Czecho-Slovakia to study at the Ukrainian Husbandry attended and very successful A version in the Fourth World Conference on Academy, eventually moving to Bratislava in the early 1930s. of this article was published in the sum­ Women in Beijing, on August 28 through From the late 1920s onward, Mosendz contributed poetry, prose, literary criticism mer issue of the Global Alliance For September 15. The WFUWO sponsored and book reviews to the journals Literaturno Naukovyi Vistnyk, its successor Vistnyk, Women's Health Newsletter and was dis­ Samostiyna Ukraina and Proboyem. tributed at the Beijing conference. (Continued on page 17) He authored a drama in verse, "Vichnyi Korabel" (The Eternal Ship, 1933), the poetry collections "Dyabolichni Paraboly" (Diabolical Parabolas, 1947, with Yuriy Klen) and "Volynskyi Rik" (A Volhynian Year, 1948). However, it was his story col­ lections, "Liudyna Pokirna" (Submissive Man, 1937), "Vidplata" (Retribution, 1939), UNH Fund for the Rebirth of Ukraine "Pomsta" (Vengeance, 1941); and his autobiographical novel "Zasiv" (The Sowing, The Home Office of the Ukrainian National 1936) that secured his reputation among readers and critics alike. Association reports that, as of September 8, the frater­ His best work is the unfinished "Ostanniy Prorok" (The Last Prophet, 1960), pub­ nal organization's Fund for the Rebirth of Ukraine has lished posthumously. A semi-allegorical study of national liberation and fanaticism, it received 20,524 checks from its members with dona­ is set in Judea. Its protagonist is Iokanaan, who became John the Baptist, the last tions totalling $502,189.96 The contributions include prophet, the harbinger of Christ. individual members' donations, as well as returns of Mosendz fled from Bratislava to the British zone of Austria in the face of the members' dividend checks and interest payments on Soviet advance in 1945, and died in a tuberculosis sanatorium in Switzerland in promissory notes. October 1948. Please make checks payable to: Source: "Mosendz, Leonid," Encyclopedia of Ukraine, Vol. 3 (Toronto: University of UNA Fund for the Rebirth of Ukraine. Toronto Press, 1993). No. 38 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1995 NEWS AND VIEWS: Sumy Oblast inaugurates teachers' info center Jaus and^Ptaas by Myron B. Kuropas by Helen Ulitsky new techniques that would bring them in line with the current Western system of LONDONVILLE, N.Y. - Teachers teaching and learning. and officials from various regions of For four years the Siena College/ADU Ukraine and the United States gathered program has strived to not only bring Too little, too late? in Okhtyrka on June 16 to attend the together the best teachers in Ukraine, but grand opening of the Sumy Oblast to put them in touch with their American Now that the euphoria surrounding Ukrainian community goals," "providing Teachers Information - Methodological counterparts. Each year the program tar­ Ukraine's newfound independence has services to our community," "getting our Center. gets a different oblast. disappeared, our community is befud­ message out" and "financing our projects." dled. Housed on the top floor of the The participants from the 1992, 1993 Of all the speakers mentioned, only After spending tens of decades "working Antonenko-Davydovych School, the cen­ and 1994 programs attended classes at Askold Lozynskyj, president of the and praying for Ukraine," we're not sure Ukrainian Congress Committee of ter occupies three large sun-filled rooms: Siena College in New York. They we're happy with the result. "Be careful America, heads a significant following. a seminar room for teacher training, a returned with confidence to Ukraine to technology/resource room for audio, what you pray for," goes the aphorism, Are there any other leaders from outside train hundreds of teachers in their area, to "because your prayers may be answered." the Beltway? Will the Ukrainian video and printed materials, and an outer organize an association for teachers, to reception room where teachers can meet God has answered our prayers, all American Coordinating Council be repre­ apply for and receive funding for the right, but the rejoicing seems hollow. sented? Will Soyuz Ukrainok? Will there to exchange ideas and to build ties with Okhtyrka Center, to serve as presenters at other teachers throughout Ukraine. There are new hurdles, new anxieties, be panels on the future of our churches, national conferences in Ukraine for new complications. Things were so much our fraternal benefit societies, our youth In funding this center, the teachers of English, and to run joint International Renaissance Foundation, is simpler in Soviet days. We could blame organizations? Will Dr. Oleh Wolowyna workshops and seminars. the Russian Bolsheviks for all of present his latest findings regarding statis­ providing Ukrainian teachers of English The impact of these "master teachers" the opportunity to be exposed to the most Ukraine's problems, and it sounded plau­ tical trends among Ukrainian Americans? has already been felt, not only by their sible. The Bolsheviks are still around, of Will there be anyone there who has a suc­ modern technology and methodology students, but by the many teachers who available from around the world. course, but they're our Bolsheviks. It's cess story to tell about how he/she/they have learned from them. The 1995 pro­ hard to blame Moscow for Kyyiv's cur­ went about reaching the youth of our com­ As an appropriate inauguration of this gram and seminar in Ohtyrka (the first beautiful center, a seminar sponsored by rent mess. munity and activating them? How about conducted in Ukraine) brought together In our befuddlement, we're slowly reaching pur newest immigrants? Any Siena College and Americans for teachers from the previous three years, as Democracy in Ukraine based in Albany, turning away from Ukraine. We're success stories there? If the answer to well as new teachers from the Poltava beginning to focus on our own problems most of these questions is "yes," there is a N.Y., commenced the following morn­ Oblast and the Kirovohrad Pedagogical ing. Six English-as-a-second-language in North America, and what we see here good chance the TWG conference can Institute. isn't pretty either. Our churches are in provide some meaningful direction for our teacher trainers arrived from Siena This program, funded by Americans College and the State University of New decline. Our fraternal benefit societies community. for Democracy in Ukraine, was founded are downsizing. Our youth organizations Are all of the above conferences too, York in Albany, loaded down with cases and is directed by Dr. Lydia Tarnavsky of books and papers, and devoted the are losing members. I hate to use the little, too late? I don't think so. Our com­ and co-directed by this writer. It has dreaded "a" word, but what is happening munity hasn't died yet, and as long as next 12 days to immersing 27 Ukrainian made every effort to give each of the teachers of English in the latest teaching to us is called, I'll whisper it: "assimila­ there are those who are aware that we Ukrainian teachers a feeling of connec­ tion." There, it's out. We, the great have a problem and are willing to address techniques. The participating teachers tion to a larger network of teachers spe­ came to Okhtyrka from the Sumy, Ukrainian people of North America, who it, there is hope. cializing in English as a second lan­ proclaimed our fidelity to Ukrainianism We've been in worse trouble in the Chernihiv and Poltava oblasts, as well as guage. Newsletters and additional sup­ from Lviv and Kirovohrad. so passionately are following in the foot­ past. Things looked really grim for the plies or new teaching materials from the steps of every other ethnic group. Ukrainian American cause during the The American teachers came to United States arrive monthly. demonstrate by example that a classroom So what do Ukrainians do when they 1930s. People were out of work, commu­ In the future, additional teachers' cen­ don't know what to do? Many adopt a nism was popular with many American environment can be an exciting as well as ters will be opened in Poltava and highly productive place of learning. A denial mode. This seems to be the intellectuals, nationalism was being Kirovohrad to be connected to existing response of some of our religious, frater­ equated with fascism, and the Ukrainian rigorous daytime schedule at the center centers in Lviv, Okhtyrka and Chernihiv. was followed by evenings spent convers­ nal and civic leadership. Remember community was under investigation by This program operates on a minimal Alfred E. Neuman? "What, me worry?" the House Un-American Activities ing, viewing and analyzing American budget. The directors and American film media, and debating current political Others adopt a blaming mode. Committee. And yet, the 1930s turned teachers (Louise DiNapoli, Debbie Everyone catches it. "It's the bishop's out to be one of our best decades. and economic issues from both Suarez, Karen Hess and Barbara Radka) Ukrainian and American perspectives. fault." "Our priests are to blame." "Our The Ukrainian Youth League of North are committed to making every dollar youth doesn't care." "Nationalist ideolo­ America was established and flourished. Without exception, all the participants count and to working very long hours as gy has destroyed our community." "Our The Ukrainian National Association were delighted with the seminar, as was volunteers, receiving no financial com­ older generation won't step aside and almost doubled its membership, founded so often noted in their daily reports and pensation. allow the youth to lead." "Our newest The Ukrainian Weekly, and established journals. As their final assignment, the For the past four years, the community immigrants from Ukraine still have a baseball and basketball teams for its teachers were asked to prepare and teach and contributors to ADU have been able Soviet mind-set." youth. The Ukrainian Catholic Church lessons using the textbooks they have to support this program, but as it grows Our third response is to hold confer­ opened a minor seminary in Stamford, available in their Ukrainian classrooms, larger, additional contributions are great­ ences. Last year, concerned Ukrainian founded the Ukrainian Catholic Youth yet taking into consideration the vast ly appreciated. Catholics issued a declaration regarding League, and established full-time day quantities of new materials presented to For more information about the pro­ the future of the Ukrainian Catholic schools in Pittsburgh, New Kensington, them. gram or to make a donation, please write Church. A follow-up conference was Pa., Chicago, Hamtramck, Mich., The impressive results of this assign­ to: Americans for Democracy in Ukraine, held in Philadelphia. Hopes that the hier­ Newark, N.J., and Watervliet, N.Y. The ment brought cheers from the American P. O. Box 3874, Albany, NY 12203- archy would take heed were short-lived. Ukrainian Orthodox were building teachers. They were overwhelmed by the 3874; or call Michael Heretz, president Last summer, the Ukrainian Canadian churches as well, and established Young Ukrainian teachers' intense desire to use at (518) 456-2119. Professional and Business Federation Ukraine, a youth journal, and the League held a convention in Montreal. The of Ukrainian Clubs for its youth. theme was "Ukrainian Canadians: The Ukrainian choirs throughout the country New Challenge." Delegates came to were flourishing with the Chicago define new realities and new approaches, Lysenko choir winning highly competitive in order, in the words of John regional choral concerts four years of five. Gregorovich, to lead "the Ukrainian A Ukrainian pavilion was erected at the Canadian community into the new era." Chicago World's Fair in 1932, the only During the weekend of September 29- such edifice not supported by a govern­ October 1, Chicago's Ukrainian Catholic ment. The Ukrainian Cultural Gardens Eparchy is holding a conference. The were established in Cleveland. Vasili theme is "Discovering Ourselves For a Avramenko was organizing dance groups Brighter Future." Two major questions from New York to California. Over 500 of will be addressed: "Who are we? Where his dancers performed at the Metropolitan are we going?" Opera House in 1931, and 200 of his The Washington Group is holding its dancers performed at Chicago's Civic annual Leadership Conference on October Opera House in 1932. In 1938, an estimat­ 6-9 in Arlington, Va. TWG president ed 5,000 Ukrainian Americans jammed George Masiuk has noted that this year's the Hippodrome in New York City for the conference will focus on the needs of the Second Nationalist Congress. Ukrainian American community, a depar­ Why did we do so well during such ture from the last several years' emphasis difficult times? The answer is simple. on developments in Ukraine. The theme is: Leaders who were dedicated, energetic "The Ukrainian Community: Defining a and visionary. Do we need to start pray­ New Role." Panels of experts will discuss ing again? Absolutely. The sooner the Sign at the entrance to the new teachers9 center in Okhtyrka? Sumy Oblast. such themes as "developing a consensus of better! THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1995 No. 38

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

recognize that, as a language, Ukrainian hand with the hate of Ukraine's national Citizens should know is still at a great social disadvantage. symbols. Businesses have I am a Ukrainian American advisor who The riot police thugs who assaulted the the state language explicitly and unabashedly promotes the patriarch's funeral procession in Kyyiv iast their prerogatives use of Ukrainian and English as the means July were under the command of Russian- Dear Editor: Dear Editor: of communication in my workplace - speaking officers who trampled Ukraine's Tamara Koropetska's letter (August Ukrainian as the state language and a per­ blue-yellow national flag, brazenly calling I want to ask Tamara Koropetska, whose 13) misses a very important point. She is fectly suitable and unique attribute for a 52 it the Banderite flag. The concern for letter appears in the August 13 issue of The only partially correct in saying that "any­ million constituency, and English as a Russian linguistic rights in Ukraine Weekly, when she can foresee a Ukraine to one who holds a Ukrainian passport means of global communication. The eth­ appears to be somewhat premature. be enjoyed by Ukrainians. It seems that today is a Ukrainian - whether of nic Russians and other non-ethnic My own lifelong observations tell me everybody has made himself at home in Ukrainian, Polish, Russian or Tatar Ukrainians who work on my staff have that 99 out of 100 Ukrainians - including Ukraine, except those people whose coun­ descent." It would be more correct to say learned to speak Ukrainian fluently and also the loud-mouthed patriots - don't try this is. On recent trips, I have observed that anyone who holds a Ukrainian pass­ quickly without any pressure to do so. have the nerve to speak Ukrainian when that everybody, but ethnic Ukrainians, has port is a Ukrainian citizen. There is a dif­ (Incidentally, they strongly disagree with the other party is Russian-speaking (or all kinds of rights to enjoy. Ukraine has ference between being Ukrainian and Ms. Koropetska's contentions as well.) In Polish for that matter). If Ms. Koropetska become a multi-ethnic nation, something being a citizen of Ukraine. addition, virtually all the administrative is saying that this slavish habit is beginning into which ethnocentric nations usually But the major point she misses is that work of the Ukrainian Parliament is con­ to break down, it is good news. evolve. Ukraine has never gone through the one does not have to be Ukrainian to ducted in the state language (floor debates stage of being predominantly Ukrainian. Boris Danik speak the language. We, the diaspora by deputies are entirely unrepresentative of We now have Poles, Russians and Tatars North Caldwell, N.J. Ukrainians, do not "choose to enforce" the Parliament's work when language is at who are suddenly Ukrainian. [our] own narrow definition of a "real issue). Along with the fact that I speak no As far as Ms. Koropetska's question, Ukrainian - i.e. a person of Ukrainian Russian and my understanding of that lan­ "What do you do when Ukrainian citizens descent who speaks only Ukrainian." All guage is only elementary, my "language Why did conference who speak only Russian walk into your that we would "choose to enforce" is that policy" is not an extension of any "nation­ offices?" First of ail, if they speak only Ukraine have its own state language and alist...narrow-minded fantasies," but sim­ feature Littman? Russian, then they are not Ukrainians. So that it be Ukrainian. When an ethnic ple, rational reality. Dear Editor: the proprietor can either show them the German lives in France (in the Alsace Drawing an analogy between the door or ask them to return after they have region, for example) and is a French citi­ Ukrainian experience at the hands of Russia Re: "Denied, defiled or ignored: gotten past their barriers and learned the zen, no one forbids him from speaking in the past and Ukraine's treatment of its Ukraine's genocide by famine of 1932- language of the realm. I cannot imagine German or a dialect of German, but he is Russian minority today is simply incendi­ 1933," by Orysia P. Tracz (July 30). living in a country and not having the cour­ expected to know how to speak French ary. I know of no Ukrainian legislation or I can empathize with Orysia Tracz's tesy of learning its language. and to use it as the language of commu­ lament about the disinformation antics of As far as making any kind of policy, nication in France. policy that even hints of the decidedly anti- Ukrainian policy embraced by both the those Ukrainian Canadian communists this is a prerogative of the business. Ms. No more or less is expected of the citi­ tsarist and Soviet Russian regimes which and their fellow travelers who tried to Koropetska, is probably not familiar with zens of Ukraine. They can speak any lan­ ruled this country for centuries. undermine attempts to incorporate reli­ The Golden Rule: he who has the gold guage they wish, they can preserve their able information about the genocidal makes the rules. ethnic cultures - that is their right as Having lived in Kyyiv for more than a Great Famine of 1932-1933 into school Oleksander N. Zhuk human beings. But living in Ukraine, year, I have never encountered a Russian- curricula. Los Angeles being citizens of that country, they speaker who doesn't understand Ukrainian Ironically, communists are not the only should know the state language. That or becomes indignant when spoken to in ones who serve defamers of the Ukrainian really is not too much to ask. A Russian that language. Not entirely surprisingly, the community. A recent "Jewish-Mennomte- should be able to learn Ukrainian if he is language issue as perceived by many politi­ Ukrainian Conference" in Winnipeg fea­ Ukrainian Americans a citizen in Ukraine. cal forces in Ukraine fails to accurately tured Sol Littman as a guest speaker - the Such demands as speaking the state reflect the situation "on the street." same fellow whose unsubstantiated allega­ represented in D.C. Nevertheless, what Ukrainian language and language of a country are universally tions about "thousands" of war criminals Dear Editor: made of citizens. Why should Ukraine be culture does need is a healthy dose of affir­ "hiding" within the Ukrainian Canadian different? And why is this simple and mative action on the part of the govern­ community helped precipitate the I, too, decry the UNA's decision to universally accepted custom considered ment. Commission of Inquiry on War Criminals, close its Washington Office. As one with in Ukraine an infringement on one's eth­ Ukraine needs engaged individuals who headed by Justice Jules Deschenes. long experience in government relations, nicity? I speak English in Canada and the are able to recognize Ukraine for what it is Even though Justice Deschenes pub­ I can attest to the value of maintaining a United States, where I am a citizen, and and not foreign critics prophesizing what licly denounced Mr. Littman in his final presence on Capitol Hill. French in France, where I am a visitor,; this country will "surely become." public report for gross exaggerations on Having said this, however, I should but I am still ethnically Ukrainian. Petro Matiaszek that issue, the Ukrainian Canadian com­ point out that the Ukrainian American D.H.Struk Kyyiv munity wasted hundreds of thousands of community will still be represented in Sarcelles, France dollars in combating that disinformation the nation's capital. The Ukrainian The writer is a lawyer and executive campaign, whose negative consequences National Information Service, under the The writer is editor-in-chief of the director, Council of Advisors to the Parlia­ continue to haunt us, as we were all very capable direction of Tamara Gallo, Encyclopedia of Ukraine. ment of Ukraine. recently reminded by CBS and Morley prepares and distributes informative Safer. background papers on Ukrainian issues Affirmative action Russians are not Mr. Littman has also attempted to to members of Congress. Considering undermine the Ukrainian Canadian com­ that it operates on a shoestring budget, I munity's claims for redress and for an think that the UNIS office is quite effec­ for Ukrainian being "Ukrainized" acknowledgment that the internment tive in communicating community con­ cerns to our elected officials. Dear Editor: Dear Editor: operations of the first world war period were unwarranted and unjust, deriding Furthermore, the Center for Strategic Add Tajriara Koropetska's name to In her letter (August 13), Tamara our efforts as an example of "issue and International Studies (CSIS), a highly the list o%those armchair "prophets of Koropetska lambasted the "Ukrainian envy." Given all this, one would think regarded public policy research institute doom and gloom" who are unable to only" attitudes at some private enterpris­ Mr. Littman would wind up associated in (not a lobbying organization) with which I grasp the essence of interethnic relations es in Kyyiv. She appears horrified if our community's collective memory am associated, has done a lot over the past in this country (August 13). Ukrainian citizens who speak only with such other "great" Ukrainophobes three years to raise Ukraine's profile in the She points to "flaring... ethnic ten­ Russian receive answers in the Ukrainian as R.A. Davies, Walter Duranty, Mr. Washington policy-making community. sions" which will "surely only increase." language when they walk into an office. Safer and so on, ad nauseam. CSIS has sponsored forums for several She thinks that "such policies are prominent Ukrainians, including President I read her remarks the same day the Instead, he was feted in Winnipeg, at designed to promote narrow-minded fan­ Leonid Kuchma, who chose CSIS to deliv­ Ukrainian National Academy of a conference funded in part by the Taras tasies of Ukrainian cultural purity." ered his first major address before a stand­ Sciences' Sociology Institute and the Shevchenko Foundation, at a meeting to ing room only crowd during his state visit Democratic Initiative Center released Ms. Koropetska is overblowing it. which a dozen or so Ukrainian to Washington last November. their latest poll findings that despite this Literally, she equates the use of Ukrainian Canadian academics and wanna-bes The American-Ukrainian Advisory past year's acute economic hardship, in replying to Russian speech with were invited, and which they attended, Committee, a CSIS initiative authored by there has been virtually no change in "Ukrainization of Russians" and ethnic no doubt muttering in their own defense CSIS Counselor Zbigniew Brzezinski, has how Ukraine's major ethnic groups view intolerance. She has a great deal to say about "academic freedom." Worse, our had a significant and positive impact on their situation vis-a-vis their rights as about the evils of denying the Russians newspapers are self-censoring this U.S. policy toward Ukraine since its first distinct nationalities, i.e. Ukraine's their rights. But what are or should be issue. No wonder the poet said, "God meeting in February 1994. Finally, CSIS Russian community feels right at home those rights? I don't think they include the protect me from my friends, I can take has recently organized a 28-member, along with their fellow Ukrainian citi­ right to coerce another person to provide care of my enemies." zens. Such findings reveal the popula­ replies in the Russian language. Such an bipartisan Congressional Study Group on tion's remarkable resilience and intereth­ expectation, when it exists, only proves Lubomyr Luciuk, Ph.D. Ukraine to enhance congressional knowl­ nic tolerance, attributes which have won the aggressiveness of Ukrainophobia and Kingston, Ontario edge and understanding of policy questions of significance to U.S.-Ukraine relations. Ukraine deserved praise from its the grip it still holds at various levels of The writer is director of research for European neighbors. public life in Ukraine. Contempt for the the Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties Richard W. Murphy Nonetheless, it is simply foolish not to Ukrainian language always goes hand-in- Association. . Bethesda, MdL No. 38 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17,1995 MUSIC REVIEW: Darka and Slavko "Believe" by Oles Kuzyszyn label quality" would be an understatement - it might pos­ prowess in playing an instrument (and there is plenty of sibly be the best Ukrainian pop recording ever made. that here), but knowing how to incorporate each individual Believe, that two and two are four, Every sonic detail, every nuance is accounted for and instrument into a composite. When not to play is often as Believe, that the earth revolves (around the sun), pristinely presented. From the depth and roundness of the important as when and what to play. Darka and Slavko's Believe, that there is love on earth, drum sound, to the crispness and detail of even the most instrumental tracks (rhythm tracks in particular) always Believe, that I love you." subtle vocal phrases, the audio canvas is always vibrant, breathe. There is consistently a three-dimensional sense of - Darka Halatyn dynamic and colorful. Happily, outboard effects are used space which affords them a way of creating textural con­ These four simple assertions, seemingly obvious, judiciously so as not to obscure the integrity of the trast. Slavko plays most of the guitar parts, does much of nevertheless speak volumes about the latest recording of recorded tracks. Every instrument is placed carefully, and the keyboard and bass work, and a healthy portion of the the Ukrainian vocal duo Darka and Slavko, whose CD always within the context of the over-all ensemble. drum tracks. "Believe," released earlier this summer, set the It is rare that a musician has the technical know-how The supporting cast of musicians, however, contributes Ukrainian pop music scene on its ear (no pun intended). and objectivity to produce his own performances, but mightily to the success of the instrumental tracks. The This long-awaited work (it has been years since the duo Darka and Slavko are that rare breed of musicians/pro­ rhythm section of Kefin Roth (drums) and Manos Loutas issued its second recording) took nearly three years to ducers who wear both hats very well. In a market suffo­ (bass) is absolutely airtight. Melvin Duffy (pedal steel) come to fruition: it was begun here in the States, com­ cating from hastily recorded cassettes of dubious quality and Yuri Turchyn (violin) add some delicious country- pleted in London, while Darka was on a two-year (peddled mostly by visiting artists from Ukraine trying Western twang to the song "Shchastia." Sarina assignment for the Economist, and was finally polished to make a quick American or Canadian dollar), Darka Bachletiner (piano) and Steve Houben (sax) give a spicy and fine-tuned upon the couple's return to Astoria, and Slavko's "Povir" is like a beacon of light, boldly Latin flavor to "Day Meni Sertse." Walter (Zuki) Queens - the first product to come out of their own, demonstrating how a recording of Ukrainian pop music Mosuriak joins Slavko for a vigorous blues guitar duet in newly built, fully equipped recording facility. can and should be made in this age of affordable digital "Ya Ne Khochu." Andrij Milyavskyj's virtuosic clarinet No less than 14 musicians (most of them professional technology by an artist of true integrity. forays propel "Krylato Polety." Stepan Pasicznyk played session players from London) and a full-fledged gospel The duo's vocal style is by now refreshingly familiar, accordion on "Bilya Tebe." Miroslaw Stebivka and choir contributed to the project. Nine out of the 10 despite the three-year hiatus. Close harmonies, the occa­ Zenko Kowal contributed guitar tracks as well. The suc­ songs are the duo's original compositions (this writer's sional scat, exuberant belting when appropriate, are all cess in harnessing the contributions of a seemingly dis­ "Daj Meni Sertse" is the exception). Seven songs are familiar to us from their first two recordings. Darka's parate group of musicians into one artistic vision is a pro­ collaborations with lyricist Roman Brytan, the imagina­ expressive, sultry alto is still front and center ("Ya Ne ducer's greatest challenge - and it is exactly this chal­ tive producer and program director of Ukrainian pro­ Khochu," "Two Can Play"), but increasingly, Slavko is lenge that Darka and Slavko not only met, but reveled in grams on CKER radio in Edmonton. The other collabo­ establishing himself as a very able vocalist showcasing to create a whole greater than the sum of its parts. rative effort is the song "Ya Ne Khochu," with lyrics by his impeccable intonation and relaxed, well-focused "Believe" is a most appropriate title for this record­ Andrij Panchyshyn, a rock songwriter from Ukraine. singing on songs such as "Bilya Tebe," "Povir" and ing. It is a product of two artists who, first and foremost, The emotional sincerity and directness of the reper­ "Let Down Your Arms." believe in their own vision, and in their ability to realize toire are immediately apparent. The duo has developed Always discerning when choosing their repertoire, on this vision. They believe that in order to have an impact a writing and performing style that is thoroughly con­ this album the artists took particular care to write music on Ukrainian youth, their music must be executed and temporary in its idiom, and highly palatable to young which would allow their trademark vocal sound to flour­ delivered in accordance with the highest standards of Ukrainian audiences. Drawing from a wide variety of ish. When singing, the two vocalists are synchronically the industry. Furthermore, they believe that it is worth­ pop music genres, Darka and Slavko have perfected the personified - articulating seamlessly, phrasing and while to do so, sparing no expense or effort in order to technique of stylistic synthesis to such a degree that the breathing as one. The duo excels at providing its own achieve this end. result, in and of itself, becomes a singular form of artis­ back-up vocals, but in the title song they wisely enlisted It remains only for us, as their audience, to believe in tic self-expression. This is possible only because of the the services of the Wimbledon Park Voices of God. The Darka and Slavko. To believe that such efforts are worthy duo's thorough immersion into each of the genres which result is absolutely chilling. of our support, and that in supporting the standards to eventually becomes part of their own musical mosaic. No less care went into crafting the instrumental which they aspire, we, in fact, raise our own standards Be it the bluesy "Ya Ne khochu," the gospel-like arrangements to support the vocals. In fact, these are what and enrich our own experience as a Ukrainian communi­ "Povir" or the jazzy "Two Can Play," there is no imita­ separates this recording from all the rest, incorporating the ty. To these two wonderful artists, and to all those who tion in their process, but rather an emulation, or better very best pop production techniques made legendary by may someday be inspired by them, I say "Bravo!" yet, adaptation of the key elements of a style; but one American and British record producers over the past few Darka and Slavko's "Believe" may be ordered by based on knowledge and a thorough understanding of decades. In pop music, the issue is not merely technical calling toll-free: 1-800-626-7664. the tradition whence it came. Darka and Slavko are fully cognizant of the fact that the evolution of popular music is continually fueled by influences from all the world's continents. It is the primary reason for the universality of this form of popular culture. In this regard, one can truly say that Darka and Slavko are "in tune with the rhythm of the world." Lyrically, the duo has also chosen to sing about uni­ versal feelings and emotions, thus, speaking to their contemporaries (i.e. Ukrainian youth) in a contemporary manner. No "maidens standing beneath a cherry tree," no "golden steppes," and no "carrying water from the well" in these lyrics. On the other hand, themes such as young love, romantic passion, deceit, disappointment and disillusionment are addressed often and unabashed­ ly. In fact, two of the songs on the album are set to English lyrics, perhaps demonstrating Darka and Slavko's ambition to break into the world music main­ stream. In any case, the simple truths addressed in the chorus of "Povir" (quoted at the opening of this review), serve as a synapse between the duo and their prospec­ tive audience. It is no surprise, therefore, that the lyricist chosen for most of the songs on the album is Mr. Brytan, whose radio show on CKER in Edmonton has long served as a model for contemporary Ukrainian programming. Mr. Brytan's lyrics address issues are important and under­ standable to young Ukrainians, both as individuals and as members of an ethnic community. Although general­ ly effective, it must be noted that all too often, the vers­ es are blemished with grammatical and syntactical errors, which could easily have been edited out without altering the thematic premise or emotional scenario of the lyric. This, fortunately, is the album's only faux pas. Even so, the author's effort is admirable, given the scarcity of young Ukrainian lyricists*(as opposed to poets) here in the West. One hopes that the thrill of hav­ ing his lyrics set by artists such as Darka and Slavko will inspire Mr. Brytan to intensify his efforts by collab­ orating with these and other Ukrainian songwriters in the future. The most striking tribute to the dedication and perse­ verance of Darka and Slavko is the quality of the produc­ tion. Engineered by Slavko himself, the recording is unquestionably equal to the highest standards of the com­ mercial recording industry. To describe the CD as "major Cover photo of Darka and Slavko's new release titled "Believe, 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1995 No. 38 Sydorak wins seventh consecutive title at USCAK tennis tournament KERHONKSON, N.Y. —A new the players were from North America, this record was set this year as Roman Sydorak year five players from Ukraine competed defeated Dr. George Charuk, 6-3, 6-1, for titles and cash prizes. winning his seventh consecutive men's The tournament, blessed with picture- title at the 40th annual Ukrainian Sports perfect tennis weather amid a scenic Federation of the U.S.A. and Canada Catskill Mountain setting, moved along (USCAK) men's and women's tennis efficiently, thanks to a veteran committee of tournament held at Soyuzivka over Labor tennis players, including George Sawchak, Day weekend, September 2-4. tournament director, Roman Rakoczy Sr., Along with the title, Dr. Sydorak, a chief umpire, and members Zenon Snylyk, third year medical student at Columbia George Popel and George Hrabec. University, also won the Ukrainian The results of competition in other 12 National Association Championship Cup, divisions competition follow: the Bohdan Rak Award and $800 in prize Seniors money from Winner Ford. The check was presented to the tennis ace by Michael 35 and over: Don Kopach defeated Hynansky, on behalf of his father, John, Roman Rakoczy Jr., 6-7 (6-8), 6-2, 6-4, for owner of Winner Ford, who funds the the second consecutive year, once again monetary stipends every year. capturing the Jaroslaw Rubel Award. Dr. Charuk, as runner-up, received a 45 and over: Dr. Jaroslaw Sydorak cash prize of $400 from Winner Ford, and won against George Sawchak, as the two donated that money to the UNA Fund for met on the courts to continue their friend­ the Rebirth of Ukraine. ly, ongoing rivalry, 6-4, 4-6, 4-1. The third Eighty tennis enthusiasts participated in set was not completed because Mr. | Marta Kolomayets the Carpathian Ski Club-organized tour­ Sawchak succumbed to leg cramps and UNA President Ulana Diachuk (left), presents Roman Sydorak, the men's divi­ ney, which featured 13 age divisions, could not finish the game. Dr. Sydorak, sion winner, with his first-place trophy. Dr. George Charuk receives his second- ranging from girls' age 12 to men's 55 was presented the Volodymyr Huk award place award from Roman Rakoczy, Sr. and over group. Although the majority of for capturing the division title. 55 and over: Alex Olynec defeated Bohdan Kutko, 6-3, 6-0, capturing the divi­ sion title for the second consecutive year. He was presented with the Dr. Peter Charuk Award. Boys 12-year-olds: Oleksander Aleksiyenko, the son of Ukraine's vice-consul in Toronto, defeated his sole opponent, Stefan Shumsky,6-l,6-0. 14-year-olds: Andrew Saliak defeated Denys Kolb of Ukraine, 6-1,6-0. 16-year-olds: Paul Tarnavsky defeated Steve Kolodiy, 6-0, 6-1. This division saw eight tennis players compete for the title. 18-year-olds: Yuriy Kihichak defeated Alex Woynow, 6-4, 6-1. Women Senior women: After several years of no entries in this division, this year Anna Maria Shumsky defeated Iryna Badliak, 6- 0, 6-0. Women: Leeda Sawchak-Kopach, wife of senior men's (35 and over) champion Don, won the division championship in a I Halyna Kolessa round-robin competition, against Justina Marushechko and Natalka Saliak. Ms. Paul Tarnavsky (second from right), beat seven other rising tennis Sawchak-Kopach received the Constantine stars for the 16-year-old division title. He beat Steve Kolodiy (left). Dr. George Charuk gives the Dr. Peter Charuk Ben Award. Trophies were presented by George Sawchak and George Popel of the Memorial Award to Alex Olynec, this year's The winner in the women's division tournament committee. winner in the 55 and over division. received a $600 prize from Winner Ford, while the second -place finisher won $300. Girls 12-year-olds: In a round-robin compe­ tition, Zenya Bulavka defeated Olenka Kolb from Ukraine and Larysa Shchupak. 14-year-olds: Barbara Shumsky defeat­ ed Oleksandra Kryzhanivsky, 6-0, 6-0. 16-year-olds: Stefa Petricky defeated Liuba Woynow, 6-0, 6-1. 18-year-olds: Natalka Saliak, the only entry in this division won the title auto­ matically and proceeded to play in the women's division. In the consolation rounds (players who lost only one match) Craig Pearson (men's), Jaroslav Tymkiw (seniors), Victor Sulzhynsky (boys) and Asya Fedun (girls) won the honors. Miss Kryzhanivsky won the Mary Dushnyck Sportsmanship Award. Semi-finalists in the men's competition and boys' and girls' divisions won $200 and $ 100 prizes from Winner Ford. Addressing the tournament participants Mary Dushnyck (center), who often competed in during opening and closing ceremonies Soyuzivka tennis tournaments, has endowed the were Ulana Diachuk, UNA president. Michael Hynansky and UNA President Ulana Diachuk award Leeda Mary Dushnyck Sportsmanship Trophy for girls. Speaking at the opening ceremonies were Sawchak-Kopach with prizes and trophies for her first-place finish in This year's winner is Oleksandra Kryzhanivsky Ireney Isayiv of USCAK from Canada, as the women's division. George Popel, KLK president, (right) also con­ (right). Asya Fedun (left) won the Mary well as Messrs. Popel ( KLK president), gratulates the winner. Dushnyck Sportsmanship Award last year. Rakoczy Sr., Snylyk and Sawchak. No. 38 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEI^ER 17, 1995 Tryzub captures team championship at annual swim meet by Marika Bokalo 2. Christine Galonzka, SUM, 22.21 3. Olenka Koulik, Lviv, Canada, 22.92 KERHONKSON, N.Y. - Forty-six 50 m. freestyle swimmers gathered for the 39th annual I.Maria Dzul, Sitch, 38.85 swimming championships of the 2. Nina Celuch, Tryzub, 43.04 Ukrainian Sports Federation of the 3. Christine Galonzka, SUM, 49.87 U.S.A. and Canada (USCAK) held at 25 m. backstroke Soyuzivka on September 2. 1. Ira Koulik, Lviv, Canada, 20.74 The races flowed swiftly and smoothly 2. Nadia Knavryk, Sitch, 24.09 due to the pre-registration of swimmers 3. Sophia Pineda, Sitch, 37.43 and the cooperation of many volunteers. 25 m. breaststroke The meet consisted of 44 Individual 1. Maria Dzul, Sitch, *20.82 events and eight relays. The team cham­ 2. Ira Koulik, Lviv, Canada, 23.81 pionship was captured by Tryzub, with 3. Nadia Knavryk, Sitch, 28.08 the following breakdown of points and 25 m. butterfly swimmers: Tryzub - 182 points and 14 1. Ira Koulik, Lviv, Canada, 19.64 swimmers; Chornomorska Sitch - 134 2. Nina Celuch, Tryzub, 20.09 points and 18 swimmers; Lviv, Canada - 3. Maria Dzul, Sitch, 20.87 62 points and five swimmers; SUM-A - 4 x 25 m. relay 39 points and eight swimmers; Plast - 1. Roxolana Wazyk, Maria Dzul, five points and one swimmer. Kathleen Farrell, Nadia Knavryk, Sitch, Six individual and two relay records 1:33.01. were set this year: Boys 11-12 • Ivanka Koulik, (girls age 13-14) Lviv, Canada, set two new records: 100- 25 m. freestyle і Marta Kolomayets meter individual medley, 1:13.26 and 50- 1. Paul Midzak, Tryzub, 14.55 meter backstroke, 34.17. 2. Thomas Makar, Sitch, 14.59 Members of Tryzub who contributed to their team's championship. • Maria Dzul (girls under 10), 3. Roman Petruniak, Sitch, 14.73 2. Michael Rockwell, SUM, 44.43 2. Mark Galonzka, SUM, 32.47 Chornomorska Sitch; 25-meter breast- 50 m. freestyle 3. Michael Celuch, Tryzub, 45.04 100 m. freestyle stroke, 20.82 1. Paul Midzak, Tryzub, 31.86 50 m. butterfly 1. Andrew Midzak, Tryzub, 1:11.03 • Anthony Tokarchyk (boys age 13- 2. Roman Petruniak, Sitch, 32.44 1. Anthony Tokarchyk, Tryzub, 29.73 2. Andrew Shchudlak, Tryzub, 1:21.05 14), Tryzub; 50-meter backstroke, 31.58 3. Gregory Zelenka, Sitch, 35.53 2. Adrian Korduba, Tryzub, 40.14 3. Michael Galonzka, SUM, 1:22.84 and 50-meter freestyle, 26.96. 25 m. backstroke 3. Michael Celuch, Tryzub, 43.97 50 m. backstroke • Relay (girls age 13-14) 4 x 50-meter 1. Gregory Zelenka, Sitch, 19.66 4 x 50 m. relay 1. Andrew Shchudlak, Tryzub, 43.06 freestyle - Lviv/Sitch; Ivanka Koulik, 2. Nicky Prociuk, Sitch, 36.87 1. Robert Tokarchyk, Anthony 2. Taras Myronovych, Sitch, 44.36 Julia Koulik, Ira Koulik, Maria Farrell. 25 m. breaststroke Tokarchyk, Andrew Midzak, Paul 50 m. breaststroke • Relay (boys age 13-14) 4 x 50 meter 1. Thomas Makar, Sitch, 18.24 Midzak, Tryzub, 1:57.88. 1. Robert Tokarchyk, Tryzub, 38.65 freestyle - Tryzub; Andrew Midzak, Paul 2. Paul Midzak, Tryzub, 19.78 2. Michael Rockwell, Walter Wyrsta, 2. Mark Galonzka, SUM, 44.09 Midzak, Robert Tokarchyk, Anthony 3. Gregory Zelenka, Sitch, 21.71 Michael Nosal, Andrew Galonzka, SUM, 3.Taras Myronovych, Sitch, 53.76 Tokarchyk. 25 m. butterfly 2:47.80. 50 m. butterfly The meet officials were: Marika Bokalo, 1. Roman Petruniak, Sitch, 16.34 1. Robert Tokarchyk, Tryzub, 31.87 director and announcer; John Makar, stroke 2. Thomas Makar, Sitch, 17.35 Girls 13-14 4 x 50 m. relay medley and turn judge; Leeda Ostafrjchak, place 3. Gary Golden, Sitch, 17.39 100 m. individual medley 1. Andrew Shchudlak, Adrian Korduba, judge; Taras Midzak, starter; Christine 4 x 25 m. relay 1. Ivanka Koulik, Lviv, Canada, Taras Senenko, Michael Celuch, Tryzub, Prociuk, clerk of course; Marusia Makar, 1. Roman Petruniak, Thomas Makar, 1:13.26* 2:49.87. head timer; and Lidia Bokalo, Olenka Gregory Zelenka, Justin Zelenka, Sitch, Halkowycz, Oles Napora, scorers. 2. Nina Celuch, Tryzub, 1:52.37 1:07.33. Girls 15 and over Contributing to the successful meet as 50 m. freestyle 2. Dmytro Koval, Gary Golden, Taras timers were Andrew Dzul, Jolanta 1. Sonya Tokarchyk, Tryzub, 34.73 Koulik, Danylo Lewycky, Sitch-Lviv, 100 m. individual medley Fedorijczuk, Julia Galonzka, Anna Nosal, 2. Maria Farrell, Sitch, 38.17 1:09.93. 1. Sonya Tokarchyk, Tryzub, 1:26.76 Roman Petruniak, Peter Prociuk, Natalia 100 m. freestyle 50 m. freestyle Rockwell, Dior Wazyk, John Yaworsky. Girls 11-12 1. Sonya Tokarchyk, Tryzub, 1:19.74 1. Natalka Senenko, Tryzub, 33.48 At the awards ceremony Ms. Bokalo, 50 m. backstroke 2. Antonia Korduba, Tryzub, 34.69 25 m. freestyle swimming director for USCAK, thanked 1. Ivanka Koulik, Lviv, Canada, 34.17* 3. Irina Kukalo, Tryzub, 41.49 1. Julia Koulik, Lviv-Canada, 14.44 Soyuzivka for its generous hospitality in 2. Maria Farrell, Sitch, 47.74 100 m. freestyle 2. Sophika Nukalo, Tryzub, 16.03 hosting the swim meet and the UNA for 50 m. breaststroke 1. Antonia Korduba, Tryzub, 1:23.26 3. Oksana Yaworska, SUM, 16.13 donating trophies. Thanks were conveyed 1. Ivanka Koulik, Lviv, Canada, 39.63 50 m. backstroke 50 m. freestyle to all the officials and other volunteers. 2. Sophika Nukalo, Tryzub, 42.78 1. Irina Nukalo, Tryzub, 50.54 1. Nadia Knavryk, Sitch, 45.59 Ulana Diachuk, president of UNA, and 3. Maria Farrell, Sitch, 56.10 50 m. breaststroke 2. Kathleen Farrell, Sitch, 58.51 Ireney Isaiv, president of USCAK-East, 4 x 50 m. relay 1. Natalka Senenko, Tryzub, 44.29 25 m. backstroke expressed sincere words of congratulations 1. Julia Kouli, Ivanka Koulik, Ira Koulik, 2. Antonia Korduba, Tryzub, 45.46 1. Julia Koulik, Lviv-Canada, 17.19 to the swimmers and commendations to the Maria Farrell, Lviv-Sitch, 2.24.84*. 3. Irina Nukalo, Tryzub, 55.17 2. Kathleen Farrell, Sitch, 29.57 officials of the swim meet. 50 m. butterfly 25 m. breaststroke Boys 15 and over Swim meet results (asterisks indicate 1. Natalka Senenko, Tryzub, 39.15 1. Oksana Yaworska, SUM, 19.45 new records) follow. 100 m. individual medley 4 x 50 m. relay 2. Sophika Nukalo, Tryzub, 19.89 1. Michael Celuch, Tryzub, 1:32.35 1. Sonya Tokarchyk, Natalka Boys 10 and under 3. Stephanie Fedorijczuk, SUM, 22.03 50 m. freestyle Senenko, Antonia Korduba, Sophika 25 m. butterfly 25 m. freestyle 1. Andrew Shchudlak, Tryzub, 30.60 Nukalo, Tryzub, 2:44.57. 1. Taras Koulik, Lviv, Canada, 15.95 1. Julia Koulik, Lviv-Canada, 2. Dmytro Koval, Sitch, 16.51 2. Oksana Yaworska, SUM, 3. Andrew Rymaruk, Sitch, 17.24 3. Stephanie Fedorijczuk, SUM, 50 m. freestyle 4 x 25 m. relay 1. Mark Makar, Sitch, 34.59 1. Christine Galonzka, Stephanie 2. Dmytro Koval, Sitch, 37.81 Fedorijczuk, Olenka Koulik, Nina Celuch, 3. Taras Koulik, Lviv, Canada, 37.98 SUM/Lviv/Tryzub, 1:22.93. 25 m. backstroke 100 m. individual medley 1. Dmytro Koval, Sitch, 20:62 1. Andrew Midzak, Tryzub, 1:13.57 2. Taras Koulik, Lviv, Canada, 20.70 2. Adrian Korduba, Tryzub, 1:19.09 3. Andrew Rymaruk, Sitch, 21.26 3. Michael Rockwell, SUM, 1:40.75 25 m. breaststroke 50 m. freestyle 1. Mark Makar, Sitch, 21.84 1. Anthony Tokarchyk, Tryzub, *26.96 2. Andrew Rymaruk, Sitch, 22.16 2. Andrew Galonzka, SUM, 37.81 3. Justin Zelenka, Sitch, 22.71 3. Michael Rockwell, SUM, 38.02 25 m. butterfly 100m. freestyle 1. Mark Makar, Sitch, 17.66 1. Andrew Midzak, Tryzub, 1 Ю5.07 2. William Makar, Sitch, 24.10 2. Taras Senenko, Tryzub, 1:23.76 4 x 25 m. relay 3. Taras Myronovych, Sitch, 1:36.69 1. Mark Makar, Nicky Prociuk, William 50 m. backstroke Makar, Andrew Rymaruk, Sitch, 1:29.07. 1. Anthony Tokarchyk, Tryzub, 31.58* 2. Adrian Korduba, Tryzub, 37.59 Girls 10 and under 3. Andrew Galonzka, SUM, 47.59 25 m. freestyle 50 m. breaststroke 1. Roxolana Roik, Plast, 20.38 1. Robert Tokarchyk, Tryzub, 35.19* Sitch squad members with their trophies. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1995 No. 38

Planning a trip to WEST ARK A 2282 Bloor St. W., Toronto, Ont., Canada M6S 1N9

UKRAINE? Gifts Ukrainian Handicrafts TRACK/FIELD: Bubka at world meet pion in the triple jump in impressive fash­ Personalized Art, Ceramics, Jewellery A.CH0RNY ion, devastating her competition with a dis­ With Donetske's Sergei Bubka once tance of 15.50 meters (50 feet, 10.25 inch­ Books, Newspapers again on center stage, Ukraine took three Travel Service at Cassettes, CDs, Videos es). In so doing, Ms. Kravets shattered the medals, two golds and one bronze, at the previous world record by 40 centimeters Embroidery Supplies Reasonable Rates World Athletic Championships in (16 inches) and became the first woman to Packages and Services to Ukraine Goteborg, Sweden, August 6 to 13. clear 50 feet. Her nearest competitor, Iva Mr. Bubka won the pole vaulting com­ •VISAS»HOTELS*MEALS* Tel.: (416) 762-8751 Fax: (416) 767-6839 Pradzheva of Belarus, was just under a foot petition on August 10, with a height of 5.92 behind, at 49 feet, 9.75 inches. •TRANSFERS'GUIDES» meters (19 feet, 8.75 inches), and became Inga Babakova reached the podium in •AIR TICKETS» the only athlete to win his event in each of FOR SALE the women's high jump, with a third-place the five world championships held to date. height of 1.99 meters (6 feet, 7.6 inches). •CARS WITH DRIVERS» House at Zolota Osin, He also attempted a world record height of Ukraine's 4 x 100-meter men's relay •INTERPRETERS» near Soyuzivka over 20 feet, but dislodged the bar with his team fared impressively, winning a semi­ •SIGHTSEEING» For information call thigh on the descent. final heat, but finished out of the medals (914) 626-4811 or (810) 828-1994 Inessa Kravets became the world cham­ in the final.

LANDMARK, LTD SOCCER: Ukraine wins on home turf France, all powerful sides. The final toll free (800) 832-1789 FOR SALE On June 11, the Ukrainian national round of the tournament begins on September 13. DC/MD/VA (703) 941-6180 Modern condo (kitchen, living room, squad scored its most impressive victory in international play, shocking group In the Winner's Cup, Shakhtar fax (703) 941-7587 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, balcony), favorite Croatia 1-0 in a European Donetske, beat heralded Linfield of near ski slopes of Windham and Hunter, NY, Championship match. Earlier, the vaunt­ Ireland 4-1 in Donetske, then traveled to close to Ukrainian Center in Hunter. ed Croatian squad had soundly defeated Ireland and eked out a 1-0 victory. Large pool, 2 tennis courts. the Italian Azzuri on their home turf. In a In the UEFA Cup, Chornomorets Tel.: (718) 833-8928 (evenings) game played at the Kyyiv Stadium, Odessa handily defeated Hibernians of FLOWERS or (518) 734-6673 (weekends) Yuriy Kalitvintsev of Kyyiv Dynamo Malta 5-2 (in Malta), then returned home netted a tremendous 25-meter blast early and won 2-0. in the contest, and it proved to be the Kanchelskis in demand only goal of the match. In Ukraine's group, Croatia is in first English First Division team Everton has Delivered in Ukraine YEVSHAN place with 16 points, Lithuania and Italy are won a summerlong battle for the leading Distributor of fine Ukrainian products - Cassettes, Compact tied for second with 13, and Ukraine is third scorer of last year's Manchester United 1-800-832-1789 discs - Videos - Language tapes & Dictionaries - Computer squad, winger Andrey Kanchelskis. The fonts for PC & MAC - Imported Icons - Ukrainian Stationery with 10. Despite the stunning upset, since Landmark, Ltd. - Cookbooks - Food parcels to Ukraine only the top two teams from each group Lithuanian Ukrainian striker, formerly of Call for a free catalog advance to the next round, Ukraine's Shakhtar Donetske, signed a four-year chances of progress are slim. The blue-and- contract (terms undisclosed) that will cost 1-800-265-9858 yellow is scheduled to play a game each the FA Cup champions Everton a club- APARTMENTS AND HOUSES VISA - MASTERCARD - AMEX ACCEPTED against Lithuania and Italy (both away record $8 million transfer fee. After FAX ORDERS ACCEPTED (514) 630-9960 FOR SALE IN KYYIV, UKRAINE matches) and must win both games if it is to numerous complications (including BOX 325, BEACONSFIELD, QUEBEC demands by Shakhtar that they also be CANADA-H9W5T8 have any hope of further play, a tall order. We prepare documents compensated) that held up his first appear­ for temporary stay in Ukraine Ukraine's cup progress ance with his new club, he played his first Mr. Kalitvintsev, a Russian ex-patriate game in Everton blue last week. TEL. 044-243-6104 $40,000/YR. INCOME potential. lured to Ukraine by a generous contract, Yuran facing charges Ask for John Home Typists/PC users. also made a contribution to the Dynamo GLOBAL TRADING & INVESTMENT ASSW effort in the Champions Cup, in his Former Kyyiv Dynamo striker Serhiy Toll Free (1) 800-898-9778 team's 3-1 routing of Alborg of Denmark Yuran, a scapegoat for the Russian Ext. T-6945 for listings. on their turf on August 24. Rookie sensa­ team's disappointing performance in last tion Andriy Shevchenko tallied two goals year's World Cup, has ran into graver in the match. problems in Portugal. Now playing for MONUMENTS There are now 16 teams left, orga­ FC Porto, he was involved in an accident $35,000/YR. INCOME potential. nized into a Champions league of four in November 1994, when he crashed his OF DISTINCTION groups of four. Ukraine's group, Group Mercedes into another vehicle, killing the SERVING NY/NJ/CT REGION CEMETERIES Reading books. A, consists of Panathinaikos of Greece, driver. On June 13, he was indicted on OBLAST MEMORIALS Toll Free (1) 800-898-9778 FC Porto of Portugal, and Nantes of manslaughter charges. Ext. R-6945 for details. P.O. BOX 746 CHESTER, N.Y. 10918 914-469-4247 NOC Ukraine names ticket agent HOME APPOINTMENTS ARRANGED ATLANTA - The Atlanta Committee England, where he is president and CEO for the Olympic Games and the National of the International Sports Corporation, a Olympic Committee (NOC) of Ukraine multinational conglomerate. He is recog­ have announced the appointment of the nized as a patron of the arts and sponsor ™ PACKAGE and FOOD Parcel Service ~ International Sports Corporation and its of a variety of youth programs. Українська мова chief executive officer, Roman Olenych, In February, when the International на комп'ютері: as the official ticket agent for Ukraine for Sports Corporation became an official TRIDENT | Українська Друкарня the 1996 Olympic Games to be held in sponsor of the NOC-Ukraine, Mr. Olenych „ТРИЗУБ" ® Торонто — Ст. Кетеринс Atlanta next summer. personally committed himself to supporting ill Боффало The International Sports Corporation Ukrainian Olympic athletes; providing $1 MultiTYPE/ Toll Free 1-800-821-6034 - Fax: (716) 691-4532 is responsible for financing and distribu­ million (U.S.) in financing; and using his ~°4{ UKRAINIAN PRINTERS fy- tion of the allocation of Olympic tickets experience and network, he is creating a Our Specialty: to Ukraine and is preparing executive professional ticket operation for the NOC- for Windows 3.1 & 3.11 Ukrainian Engraved wedding invitations packages, which will include tickets to Ukraine, which will begin with tickets for Books • Journals ® Newsletters • Magazines • Easy to use Ribbons • Tickets • Program Books all Olympic events, accommodation, the 1996 Olympic Games and subsequently transportation and entertainment. Mr. remain as a permanent distribution center • Inexpensive Olenych is currently establishing an for tickets to national and international • Displays layouts international ticket sales office in Kyyiv sporting events. and a distribution office for Olympic "My commitment is not short term, • Lots of fonts tickets in Atlanta. The National Olympic restricted to the 1996 Atlanta Olympic ШШ VIDEO Committee of Ukraine is preparing to Games, but to the long-term development Hundreds of satisfied users Largest selection ot announce ticket sales to residents of of sports and improvement to the sports across Canada and the US Ukraine. infrastructure of Ukraine. Ukrainian videos Mr. Olenych was born in Rochdale, "My goal is to instill the will to look Feature films, documentaries, : SvitCOM inc. children's, music and art video. England, on February 21, 1952. He grew beyond the present social and economic We offer foreign standards conversion and up in Toronto, where he was a member problems and to build a prosperous video duplication. of SUM Ukrainian Youth Association future that will enable Ukrainian athletes • Tel (416) 252-9828 Call for free catalog: and attended the St. Nicholas Parish to excel in all international events and Ukrainian school. Since 1987 Roman enable all international sporting events to Fax (416) 259-0669 Call 1-800-458-0288 Olenych has resided in Manchester, be staged in Ukraine," said Mr. Olenych. No. 38 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1995 13 Ukraine's Special Olympians capture 23 medals in New Haven by Frank F, Stuban chairman, Mary Hylwa and Frank Stuban, who served as translators for the ANSONIA, Conn. — Teen athletes group, also came out to the airport to from Ukraine captured seven gold, 10 sil­ greet the young competitors. ver and six bronze medals, as well as 15 They were welcomed to the Ansonia ribbons during the 1995 Special Ukrainian American community and Olympics World Games held in New treated to a reception at the Holy Rosary Haven, Conn., on July 1-9. Church hall, where the town's mayor, This was the first time Ukrainian ath­ Thomas F. Hallihan, presented all the letes competed in the Special Olympics, members of the delegation with certifi­ a program developed by Eunice Kennedy cates of recognition. Shriver in 1968 for the physically and The community also gave the athletes, mentally challenged. They joined more their coaches and leaders blue-and-yellow than 7,000 athletes from 139 other coun­ warm-up suits, which the athletes wore tries to compete in 19 events, including throughout the competition. In gratitude, track and field competition and swim­ Ms. Shelkovnikova presented the Rev. ming races. Vincent Ianetta of Holy Rosary Church U.S. President Bill Clinton opened the with a drawing of a Ukrainian church. Special Olympics on July 1, before a The Ansonia Ukrainian Town Host crowd of 70,000 spectators in New Committee helped the Ukrainian delega­ Gathered at the farewell picnic for the Ukrainian delegation are athletes, coaches Haven, at the Yale Bowl. tion throughout their three-week stay, and other officials, as well as Connecticut Ukrainians. "We have seen here people getting providing housing at the Marriott Hotel together of every race, color and creed, in Trumbull, and treating them to break­ every faith, in a joyful celebration of fasts, lunches and dinners. peaceful competition, good will and tri­ Every morning the athletes had two umph of the human spirit," said the U.S. hours of special training at area sports facil­ leader. Timothy Shriver, son of Eunice ities, and in the afternoons they visited and Sargent Shriver, hosted the games. malls and area attractions, including muse­ Cheering on the 12 athletes from ums in Mystic, a concert in Waterbury and Ukraine — the physically and mentally St. Basil Ukrainian Catholic Seminary and challenged who took part in this year's Museum in Stamford. They also visited Ss. international competition — were mem­ Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church , bers of Connecticut's Ukrainian American Three Saints Russian Orthodox Greek community, the Ansonia Ukrainian Host Catholic Church, St. Michael's Ukrainian Town Committee. The Ukrainian team Catholic Church and St. Mary Ukrainian (kids age 14-20) and its four coaches Orthodox Church. came from Kyyiv with Victoria There were also torch ceremonies, Shelkovnikova, president of the Special where athletes passed the Olympic torch Olympics of Ukraine, and a deputy from from runner to runner, as they made their Ukraine's Supreme Council, Volodymyr way to the Special Olympics stadium in Cherepkov from Donetske, who is a mem­ New Haven. ber of the Parliament's Committee on A parade down Main Street in Youth, Sports and Tourism. Ansonia and a picnic were held in the The Ukrainian athletes arrived in the honor of the Ukrainian athletes before United States on June 23 and were met at the Games began. On July 11, a farewell Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who originated the Special Olympic World Games New York's Kennedy Airport by the picnic was hosted by Mayor Hallihan and more than 26 years ago, is flanked by Sargent Shriver and Frank Stuban (left). Ansonia committee, which was chaired his administrator, Robert Zuraw, at the by Robert Gaudio. Lou Criscuolo, vice- Quassy Amusement Park. North America's Weekly Ukrainian Television Thinking about buying a home?

The Ukrainian National Association offers its members

• Low Fixed-Rate Mortgage Loans JO • For /- to 3-Family Owner-Occupied Homes • Quick Appraisal and Approval • Low Closing Fees >*> + Fast and Friendly Service — . Sun- -*>-- Thinking about refinancing? л ass» " Bay Take the right step. Call us about rates, ^ws3roM§Sin& * ^ЙЙГЗ-.00 P» terms and more information at Youth SegmeW Edmonton 1 (800) 253-9862 (except N.J.) or Commun1QJ€§№5і ]3^%J4EL-- (201)451-2200 Arts • ТгаТеІедШйісаЯо Entertainment ^^ti££h Ctevfejand Business • Sports ^ Starting „ Notice to publishers and authors Kid's Corner У September <, It is The Ukrainian Weekly's policy to run news items and/or reviews of newly pub­ pM/mSemL— lished books, booklets and reprints, as well as records and premiere issues of periodi­ cals, only after receipt by the editorial offices of a copy of the material in question. News items sent without a copy of the new release will not be published. Iw^i ГЯМГІІІМ Send new releases and information (where publication may be purchased, cost, To receive і etc.) to: The Editor, The Ukrainian Weekly, 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, Ш 07302. AW-V'yV >M**>! W^/MW//WAW//M^/^^ 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1995 No. 38 Secretary general... the need for international assistance to UKRAINIAN SELFRELIANCE formulate regional solutions to the prob­ (Continued from page 2) lems, the UNHCR, together with the IOM and the OSCE, initiated a process to FEDERAL CREDIT UNION of about $1.5 billion. It is only because ^ discuss these often painful and potential­ of the prompt payment of assessments by ly destabilizing issues. A comprehensive a small number of member-states that the CHECK US OUT regional Conference on Refugees, United Nations continues to operate. At Returnees, Displaced Persons and the same time, present activities of the MORTGAGE LOANS Related Migratory Movements in the CIS organization have become much more 30 YR FIXED RATE 7.65% 0 PTS. States and Relevant Neighboring States diverse, large-scale and expensive. 30 YR FIXED RATE 7.25% 2 PTS. is scheduled for 1996 as recommended I, thus, find myself driven to unsound 30/5 YR BALLOON 6.75% 2 PTS. by the General Assembly in і 993 and financial management, since I am autho­ 1994. The ultimate goal of this vital SAVINGS rized to spend money that I do not have, process and the conference is to find without any assurance that the necessary SHARE ACCOUNTS 3.30% ару ways to help the states in the region funds will materialize. As matters stand, CD'S: 1 month 4.08% ару address the consequences of such move­ the United Nations faces imminent bank­ 24 months 6.00% ару ments. 36 months 6.25% ару ruptcy and, along with it, the risk of col­ One of the challenges in this endeavor lapse of the entire structure of peace that is to have the international community AUTO LOANS FOR NEW/USED CARS we have been building for half a century. respond to the need for humanitarian CALL FOR DETAILS — WE'RE HERE TO SERVE That is why the United Nations needs assistance to the affected population in the urgent assistance of its member-states 1729 Cottman Avenue Tel. (215) 725-4430 the region. Given the transitional state of in dealing with this issue. I am gratified Philadelphia, Pa. 19111 Fax (215) 725-0831 these new nations, "burden-sharing" is that the General Assembly responded to actively being addressed. In addition to the concerns expressed in my statement of relevant governments and international October 12, 1994 by establishing the High- agencies, some financial institutions, Level Open-Ended Working Group on the NGOs and other independent actors have TO ALL UNA MEMBERS: financial situation. This group has been expressed their interest in participating in working steadily since January to examine this process. Kindly be reminded that your dues (premiums) for insurance coverage are all aspects of the problem, including a UNHCR acts here as a catalyst, coor­ payable on the first day of the month, and not at the end, as some assume. package of questions related to the estab­ dinator and facilitator. I personally and lishment of a just system of apportioning By paying promptly to your Branch Secretary, you will help him/her remit the the United Nations Secretariat will the expenses of the United Nations. monthly collection to the Home Office in a timely fashion. extend full support, as and when neces­ As far as the second problem is con­ sary, to this extremely important long- cerned, indeed, some newly independent HOME OFFICE OF UNA. term multi-faceted endeavor. non-Russian states are under-represented in the organization. Ukraine also is to Mr. Secretary-General, the United some extent under-represented. We are Nations and you personally are deeply fully taking into account both our prob­ respected in Ukraine. May we invite Important Information lems and the problems of member-states. you, on the occasion of the 50th And we are trying to remedy the situation. anniversary of the Organization, to regarding advertisements in "Svoboda" and "The Ukrainian Weekly." address a few words of greeting direct­ The United Nations High Commis­ ly to the Ukrainian people. Some businesses, organizations and private individuals have been sioner for Refugees (UNHCR), together Thank you, Mr. Secretary-General, sending their ads to an incorrect (incomplete) address. This causes with the Organization on Security and for the honor you have shown to delays in publication of text, which in turn results in customer complaints. Cooperation in Europe and the UKRINFORM and the people of International Organization for Please address all advertising correspondence to Maria Szeparowycz, Ukraine by agreeing to answer these Migration (IOM), are in the process of Advertising Manager. Svoboda Administration. questions. jointly organizing a major international conference to address issues connected I would like to convey my gratitude with refugees, internally displaced, for­ and respect to the Ukrainian people for merly deported and other population the contribution and the role they are movements in the CIS region. How playing in the United Nations, supporting would you assess the significance of this the organization so that it will be able to I IKRAINE initiative? achieve peace, development and democ­ \Л -A CONCISE Since the break-up of the Soviet racy throughout the world. I look forward ЕІМСУСЮРЛОІА KRAINE Union, thousands of people have to the strengthening of our cooperation. migrated from one part of the former I wish your country and people toler­ Soviet republics to another, or through ance and success for this difficult, painful ^J. '-ACONCI'SE the region, fleeing violence, economic period of transition to democracy and the UNIVERSITY Ot hardship or political change. The chang­ market economy. I hope that Ukrainians ITORONfTO PRESS lilCYCllOP/^DIA ing demographic patterns produced by will continue to be interested in interna­ these mass movements have placed tional affairs, which are our common strains and new challenges on the CIS responsibility. The United Nations and and neighboring states. The scope of the the world need Ukraine's help and sup­ current mass movements and their prob­ port. Today, the. whole international sys­ Volume I and 1! lems include: refugees and internally tem is in transition. We must assume this You can obtain both volumes for only $130-00 displaced people; returning Russians; joint responsibility and conceive of a "transit" migration; returns to historical new world. Including Postage homelands. Fifty years ago the founders of the ORDER NOW As is well known, in Ukraine some United Nations drew upon the past, and 280,000 Crimean Tatars have returned looked toward a hopeful future. United in from Central Asia where they were their desire to create a new world, they Fill out the order blank below and mail it with your check or money order deported in 1944. Your country expects embarked upon a great human project. USE THIS COUPON! an additional 220,000 to return in the Now, a half-century later, it is our duty near future. Although these people may­ and our privilege to take this project to be ethnically or historically related to the its next stage: the achievement of an age To: UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Inc. "homelands," local integration poses a of peace, development and democracy. 30 Montgomery Street, Jersey City, N J. 07302 challenge. I wish for the Ukrainian people a In 1994, recognizing the complexity of happy and successful future, and success і hereby order Ukraine: A Concise Encyclopaedia the current population movements and for our common endeavor.

a Volume I — $75.00 (was $95) Q Volume II — $75.00 (was $95) Attention all members of Branch 145 • Volume I & II — $130.00 (was $170) Please be advised that Branch 145 will merge with Branch 161 as of October 1,1995. Enclosed is (a check, M.O.) for the amount $ Please send the book (s) to the following address: All inquiries, monthly payments and requests for changes should be sent to Mr, Nicholas Diakiwsky, Branch Secretary: Name Mr. Nicholas Diakiwsky No! "TBtreet 2065 Ridge Road Ext. Ambridge, PA 15003 ЩГ State Zip Code (412)251-9266 No. 38 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17,1995 15

The plaque, bearing the Great Seal of Los Angeles the County of Los Angeles, reads as fol­ LEADING TOUR OPERATOR TO (Continued from page 5) lows: "Fourth Anniversary of Ukraine's W St! UKRAINE ^ Independence, August 24, 1995. May latory messages received by the scope travel toe Marijka Helbig Ц Ukrainian Cultural Center, including let­ Liberty, Peace and Freedom Last Forever in Ukraine." The plaque was signed by 1605 Springfield Ave, Maplewood NJ 07040 ters from President Bill Clinton and Los 201 378-8998 or 800 242-7267 Angeles Mayor Richard J. Riordan, as Mr. Antonovich and supervisors of the first, second, third and fourth districts. Most spectacular music event in Eastern well as a proclamation signed by the KYYIV MUSIC Europe, over 20 concerts in all. Symphony Mrs. Billey and Mr. Rivney accepted on I ^—— ~~ SKyyhTv— ч. orchestras of Kyyiv, Kharkiv, Odessa; governor of the state of California, Pete 6v.v behalf of the Ukrainian community. FEST j chamber ensembles, soloists PLUS the best Wilson. !/ У known choirs: Kyyiv State Capella Dumka, Members of the Committee to Lufthansa Airlines Odessa Opera Choir and more. Several representatives of the city and Sep 28 - Oct 8, 1995 ; \ county of Los Angeles attended the cele­ Commemorate Ukraine's Independence 11 days bration, extending their personal congrat­ Day were: Mr. Rivney, Chairman; Mr. KV ulations to the Ukrainian community. Jakymiw, Ukrainian Cultural Center; Be in Kyyiv for 4 days of the MUSIC KYYIV MUSIC FESTIVAL then proceed to IVANO Luba Poniatyszyn Keske, Ukrainian ~S Kyyiv ws_ The Ukrainian Dancers then returned FRANKIVSK and LVIV to sample the to the stage, thrilling the audience with National Association; Pavlo Bilecky, FEST plus "sounds" of Western Ukraine - the best their execution of a fiery "Hopak." They Ukrainian Congress Committee of Lufthansa Airlines hotels, escort and breakfast daily. Sep 30-Oct 10, 1995 were rewarded with thunderous applause. America, L.A.; Bohdan Stus, Ukrainian *4 The program concluded with the singing National Aid Association; Oxana 11 days \ Ukraine CJ A . of the Ukrainian national anthem. Loutseiko, SUM-A (Ukrainian American On Tuesday, August 22, a 30-member Youth Association); Lew Rakowsky, LVIV EXPRESS f~ AIR Ukrainian delegation headed by members Plast Ukrainian Youth Organization; Ihor Lot Polish Airlines \ HOTEL George of the Commemorative Committee, the Lesyk, Ukrainian Patriarchal Every Friday from Newark j ( VISA Organization; Mrs. Billey, Ukrainian Sep 22 to Oct 27, 1995 \ (I Rev. Alexander Limonchenko of St. 13 days all for only si 199 Volodymyr Ukrainian Orthodox Church, National Choir Kobzar; Mr. Baczynskyj, the Rev. Protopresbyter Hallick-Holutiak Ukrainian Dancers of Los Angeles; of St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Yuriy Wybachynsky, St. Andrew HUTSULKA Lviv Grand Hotel Church, Maria Billey and Alexander Ukrainian Orthodox Church; Osyp 1 r~~~~~"~\Kyy,rw ^ Frankivsk Roxolana Hotel Rivney, attended ceremonies sponsored Porajko, St. Volodymyr Ukrainian EXPRESS Kyyiv Dnipro Hotel Lot Polish Airlines by the Los Angles County Board of Orthodox Church; Walter Shwaluk, ; ''І_^' "" ^ / air. hotel (breakfast) -»- visa Supervisors. The event was highlighted Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Oct 6 to 18, 1995 : 13 days j Ukraine шт5І549 by the presentation of a plaque by Ukrainian Catholic Church; ^X > Michael D. Antonovich, supervisor, Fifth Honorary committee members were $ to LVIV October fn ,, 729 District, to the Ukrainian community in the Revs. Hallick-Holutiak, Leskiw and AIR ONLY s recognition of Ukraine's Independence. Limonchenko. to KYYIV October fn „ 699

HURYN MEMORIALS For the finest in custom made memorials installed in all cemeteries in the New York Metropolitan area including Holy Spirit in Hamptonburgh, N.Y., St. Andrew's in South Bound Brook, N.J., Pine Bush in Kerhonkson and Glen Spey Cemetery, Glen Spey. We offer personal service and guidance in your home. For a bilingual rep­ resentative call: HURYN MEMORIALS P.O. Box 121 Hamptonburgh, N.Y. 10916 Tel. (914) 427-2684 Fax. (914) 427-5443

INTERNATIONAL TRADE; INC. 1111 East Elizabeth Ave, Linden, NJ, 07036 mm Tel.: (908) 925-0717 Fax: (908) 925-3724 all: 1-800-9 OKSANA, C: PACKAGES TO UKRAINE, RUSSIA, BELORUSSIA, SLOVAKIA & BALTIC COUNRIES BY BOAT ONE WEEK MONEY TRANSFER TWO WEEKS TO UKRAINE THREE WEEKS

PACKAGE PICK UP SERVICE AVAILABLE ANYWHERE IN THE U.S.A. Flour 25LB Sugar 25LB Rice 20LB Mayonnaise 8LB (Sugar 50LB Sugar 25LB Buckwheat Gr. 1 Macaroni 5LB Vegetable Oil 8LB Flour 50LB Flour 25LB Oatmeal Flakes 1 Canned Ham 2LB Luncheon Meat 5LB JBuckweatGr. 10LB Rice 20LB Cream of Weat 1 ! Dried Yeast 2LB Corned Beef 5LB Cream of Wheat 10LB Vegetable Oil 8LB Vegetable Oil | Weight 79LB Canned Ham 5LB Oatmeal Flakes 10LB Crisco 6LB Luncheon Meat 1 Beef Stew 6LB | Vegetable Oil 8LB Canned Ham 5LB Beef Stew Canned Sardines 5LB Mayonnaise 8LB Lunchenon Meat 5LB Canned Ham $J«6Q I Weight 42Lb Beef Stew 6LB Macaroni 5LB Canned Beef Macaroni 5LB Instant Coffee 80Z Canned Sardines Dried Yeast 2LB 80Z Weight 6 Dry Orange Drink 5LB Weight Ji52lB Weight i05LB Danish Cookies 3LB Peanut Butter 2.5LB sjfefttig SweetPrunes 2.5LB 10% OFF SUMMER SPECIAL Powdered Sugar 2LB Dry Cream 2LB Canned Ham 6LB Crisco 6LB Chocolate Syrup 1.5LB Raisins 2LB Hard Salami 3LB Black Pepper 1LB Coffee 2.5LB Coffee Corned Beef 3LB Mustard .5LB Cocoa 2LB Tea 8LB Vienna Sausages 1LB Olives 1LB Tea 80Z Chocolet Syrup 1.5LB Canned Sardines 3LB Ketchup 2LB Powdered Sugar 2LB Bubble Gum 1LB Chicken Soup 12/24PS Chicken Boullion 130 Z Danish Cookies 2LB Price Weight 29LB Macaroni 5LB Dry Milk 2LB Peanut Butter 2.5LB Vegetable Oil 1GAL Canned Peas .5LB Bubble Gum 1LB The Ukrainian Dancers of Los Angeles perform "Pryvit. Rice 20LB Raisins 2LB Weight 105LB ZZS3EZ І,ІМІ^/,М KARPATY Export Import Tel: (908) 925-9737, Fax: (908) 925-2193 % & KARPATY TRAVEL I * 120 Runnymede Rd., Toronto, Ont. R/T FROM NYC TO KIEV, LENINGRAD, MOSKOW, RIGA, (fcfZ'J A Insure M6S 2Y3 Canada TALLINN, VILNUS, LVIV, IVANO-FRANKIVSK from фО / U" Teh 1-800-265-7189 Visa to Ukraine, Invitation, Travel Pasports, Tickets Delivery to Ukraine (416)761-9105 • We are sending: parcels with cloths and ex­ and be sure. press food parcels from Catalogue — $ to the hands of addressee, household articles. •We sell: tickets for all Airlines, including To subscribe: Send $60 ($40 if you are a member of the UNA) to The Ukrainian Join the UNA! AIR UKRAINE, LOT etc. •We arrange: invitation; medical Weekly, Subscription Department, 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, NJ 07302. for visitors. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1995 No. 38

CONSULTANT Bandurists to tour western Canada STRATEGIC PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DETROIT - The Ukrainian Bandurist durist: God, truth, freedom and human dig­ UKRAINE Chorus of North Amelica will tour eight nity heralded through song, were a threat to western Canadian cities with a kickoff con­ the newly formed Soviet regime. During You will advise the Corporate Strategic Planning and Development Departments of a fortune 500 company. We will cert in Toronto. This tour will be the cho­ Stalin's forced collectivization, artists and draw upon your extensive consulting experience to advise senior and divisional management on the effects of mar­ rus' ninth visit to the western provinces intellectuals were arrested, executed and ket, competitive, technological, tax and regulatory changes in Ukraine. Your background will also be utilized to since it came to North America in 1949. exiled in an attempt to eradicate every rem­ develop solid plans for new and existing business strategies which generate the maximum possible margins. Other than taking part in celebrating the nant of Ukrainian culture. To qualify, you must have at least 5 years of recent work experience in Ukraine in the government, regulatory, centennial of Ukrainian Canadian settlers Mr. Khotkevych was executed in 1938 in financial or banking fields, or in selected industries such as energy. A working knowledge of English would be in Edmonton in 1991 the chorus has not Kharkiv; his compositions were banned helpful, but is not required. toured west of Ontario since 1985. The throughout the Soviet Union. A similar fate concert program will consist primarily of met many conductors, chorus members and We offer full and part-time opportunities with commensurate benefits. For immediate consideration, please forward a resume to: songs highlighting the works of Hnat blind bandurists-minstrels who were Khotkevych and Hryhory Kytasty. accused of enticing the populace to nation­ Price & Goodman Foreign Marketing alism and were executed. In 1935, the few 195 East Main Street, Suite 256 The schedule is as follows: October 6, bandurists who remained were reorganized Milford, MA 01757 Toronto; October 7, Brandon, Manitoba; October 8, Winnipeg; October 9, Regina, into the Soviet State Bandurist Chorus. No phone calls please. Saskatchewan; October 11, Calgary; In the years that followed, the chorus October 12, Red Deer, Alberta; October 13, was exploited and persecuted by both the Edmonton; October 14, Saskatoon; October Soviets and the Nazis. It was not until 1949 Students & others new to the Boston area 15, Dauphin, Manitoba. that, through the assistance of Allied forces, many of its members immigrated from are invited to join.... History of the chorus refugee camps to the United States where The history of the Ukrainian Bandurist many established a home base in Detroit. Chorus can be traced back directly to the Arrival in the U.S. MANDRIVKA 12th Archeological Conference held in Kharkiv, Ukraine, in 1902. Freedom was a great blessing, but not The question of forming a professional without its difficulties. In order to support orchestra of bandurists was first present­ themselves and their families, most of the ed here by Mr. Khotkevych, a prominent bandurists had to learn new skills, often writer, ethnographer and composer. He unrelated to their musical ability and expe­ - Ukrainian Dance Ensemble of Boston - provided stimulus for a renewed interest rience. About 90 percent joined the ranks and remarkable growth in the bandura's of Detroit's automotive industry labor popularity at the turn of the century, and force. Yet this did not prevent the ban­ For information, contact: amateur bandura ensembles rapidly durists from launching a new series of con­ Larysa Michajliw (617) 323- 6253 formed throughout the country. certs in their newly adopted homeland. The first professional bandurist chorus Hryhory Kytasty (1907-1984), long­ Debra Luchanin (617) 254-3711 was formed in Kyyiv in 1918 during the standing conductor of the chorus in the height of the country's brief period of United States, was one of the leading fig­ independence. Under the direction of ures during this period of its history. He bandura virtuoso Vasyl Yemetz, the first became a legend in his own time as com­ DRUGS & MEDICAL SUPPLIES chorus initially had 15 members. poser, conductor, performer and teacher. Another such chorus was formed in A role model and inspiration to young bandurists, he continued the kobzar lega­ FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS IN UKRAINE 1925 in Poltava, under the direction of cy and promulgated the art of the ban­ Volodymyr Kabachok. AVAILABLE THROUGH: dura in the free world. The mid-1920s were marked by a period HERITAGE VILLAGE PHARMACY Today, the majority of the chorus mem­ of resurgence of Ukrainian arts and culture, bers are second- and third-generation Bazaar Building and the Bandurist Chorus developed into a Americans and Canadians. Fortified by a Southbury, Ct. 06488 professional touring troupe. As the chorus whole new generation of young musicians, membership, expertise and repertoire were • GUARANTEED DELIVERY TO THEIR DOORSTEP this North American ensemble has capti­ continually refined and enhanced, the vated audiences in major concert halls in • FAST AND EFFICIENT SERVICE AND AVAILABILITY artistry of the bandura was transformed the United States, Canada, Europe and • UKRAINIAN-SPEAKING PHARMACIST-CONSULTANT from folk instrument to classical concert Australia for more than half a century. form, Place your free telephone call to: In 1991 and 1994, under the director- Unfortunately, the history of the chorus 1-800-RX-UKRAINA (1-800-798-5724) was a turbulent one. The ideals of the ban­ (Continued on page 18) FAX 203-264-6150 JAROSLAW AND LESIA PALYLYK, PROP. Vynnytsky to perform at Weill Hall NEW YORK — Pianist Volodymyr tation as a brilliant chamber music per­ Vynnytsky will appear at the Weill former, appearing with such noted ATTENTION ATTENTION Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in his New ensembles as the Kyyiv Chamber York debut recital on Monday, October Orchestra Perpetuum Mobile, the AN OPPORTUNITY TO EARN EXTRA INCOME 2, at 8 p.m. Leontovych String Quartet, and the We are looking to expand our advertising clientele for our publications, The concert, which is presented by the Lysenko String Quartet, and in collabora­ Ukrainian Institute of America and the tion with such distinguished artists as the Ukrainian-language daily Svoboda and English-language The Ukrainian Weekly. Music and Art Center of Greene County, sopranos Oksana Krovytska (New York If you are a self-motivated, hard-working and bright individual, you can supplement your income by features a program of works by Myroslav City Opera) and Maria Stefiuk (Kyyiv referring customers to our advertising department. Your earnings will be based on the amount of Skoryk, Chopin, Brahms and Liszt. State Opera) and cellists Vagram advertising you attract to our pages. A laureate of the Marguerite Long- Saradjian and Natalia Khoma. For details please write or call: Svoboda Administration Jacques Thibaud International Piano Last year, Mr. Vynnytsky and Mr. Advertising Department: Maria Szeparowycz Competition in Paris (1983), the Saradjian, performing as a duo, won the Ukrainian pianist has established himself Distinguished Artists Award in New 30 Montgomery Street as a distinctive and captivating musical York. The duo then made a critically Jersey City, NJ 07302 personality, and has received critical and acclaimed debut in Carnegie Hall. (201)434-0237 audience acclaim for his fresh and pene­ Mr. Vynnytsky's recordings include trating reading of the scores. works by Mozart, Bortniansky, Chopin, Mr. Vynnytsky has performed with the and Liszt for Kobza Productions (Kyyiv- leading orchestras of Ukraine, as well as Toronto, 1988), the works of modern with the Poznan Symphony Orchestra Ukrainian composer Myroslav Skoryk £ UKRAINE VIDEOS (Poland), the Paris Radio and Television for Yevshan Records (Montreal), and Educational - Travelogues Orchestra, the Scottsdale Symphony archival recordings of Tchaikovsky's * SPECTACULAR * BREATHTAKING * Orchestra, and the Northwest Symphony First Piano Concerto and Britten's Over 55 minutes each. Orchestra of Chicago, among others. "Young Apollo" Concerto for the $27.95 each plus $3 shipping and handling He has appeared in many prestigious Ukrainian Broadcasting Corp.(Kyyiv). To order please send check or money order to: concert halls, including Carnegie Hall, Mr. Vynnytsky, who has been residing Gyratron Dev. Ltd., 151 Bayview Drive Merkin Hall, Steinway Hall, the Phillips in the United States since 1991, is a visit­ Point Roberts, Washington 98281 Gallery in Washington, the Bolshoi Hall ing member of the piano faculty at State at the Moscow Conservatory, and the University of New York, Purchase, N.Y. Tel: (604) 662-8668 Theatre Champs d'Ely sees. Tickets, at $20, are on sale at the Allow 2 - 3 weeks for delivery Mr. Vynnytsky has also earned a repu­ Carnegie Hall Box Office. No. 38 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1995 17 Wildwood New Jersey's Ukrainian Festival slated for September 23 (Continued from page 5) HOLMDEL, N.J. — Ukrainian Festival by comedian Roman Wasylyk of New York cornucopia of Ukrainian food will be on ning, surfing and volleyball. Not having USA, one of the biggest annual Ukrainian and musician Alex Chudolij of New Jersey. sale at the food court. a big blue-and-yellow banner or a festivals in North America, will be held The stage program begins at 3:30 p.m., After the stage show there will be a Ukrainian flag, the Ukrainian group did September 23 at the Garden State Arts with Stefan Andrusiak, radio personality festival dinner and dance, with an oppor­ the next best thing: Steve Smotrych's Center, Exit 116 off the Garden State from Canada, acting as master of cere­ tunity to meet the performing artists, to blue-and-yellow umbrella was comman­ Parkway. The festival has traditionally monies. Performing will be the Darka and be held at the Ramada Hotel in East deered. This became the group's refer­ been held in June, but in its 21st year a Slavko vocal ensemble, Olya Chodoba- Hanover, N.J. For information and ence point: all would gather by the blue- new fall date has been chosen. Fryz, vocalist, Oleksa Kerekesha, compos­ reservations call Dana Twardowsky, and-yellow umbrella. The celebration begins with the tradi­ er/vocalist, and the Hromovytsia dance (908) 688-8323. Dinner is $35 per per­ As 2 p.m. approached, the volleyball tional sports tournaments at 9 a.m. This troupe from Chicago. As a special treat, son and includes admission to the dance. courts became silent and a mass of year's competitors include men's, the festival is playing host to Dyvotsvit, a A gala zabava/dance will be held at tanned bodies moved toward the umbrel­ women's and junior soccer teams, as well children's vocal ensemble from Lviv mak­ the Ramada Hotel starting at 10 p.m. la. Soon close to 300 Ukrainians, young as men's and women's triples volleyball. ing its first tour of the United States. with non-stop music by Fata Morgana and old, Americans and Canadians, The mall program begins at 11 a.m. with With the intention of pleasing all ages, and Luna. Tickets at $15 will be avail­ members of Plast and SUM-A gathered performances by young talent from the tri- there will be a children's corner, open 11 able at the door. to honor Ukraine. Ms. Brozyna took state area. Among the performing groups a.m.-3 p.m., featuring activities for For stage program tickets, contact command and soon had three columns are the Vol у a band from New York City youngsters, including clowns, face paint­ Jaroslaw Iwachiw, (908) 369-5164 (until 9 filled with young smiling men and and Khvylia from Hempstead, N.Y., the ing, sand art and washable tattoos. p.m.) or local ticket representatives. For women. Behind them stood older SUM-A Dancers of Yonkers, N.Y., Zona of Artists in various media and souvenir tickets ordered in advance there is a sav­ Ukrainians, some with surfboards, some Bristol, Conn., and Cheremosh of vendors will be at the Ukrainian shop­ ings of the $4 plaza activity fee charged at with volleyballs; the blue-and-yellow- Philadelphia. The program will be hosted ping village from 10 a.m.- to 5 p.m. A the gate for all those over age 10. umbrella was the magnet. All stood at attention as Ms. Brozyna spoke about the significance of the day; then the assembled sang the Ukrainian national anthem. The sound carried far and wide, as the group sang "Mnohaya Lita" in honor of independent Ukraine's fourth anniversary. Forming a giant cir­ cle, on Ms. Brozyna's command the group sent an kiskra" to their Ukrainian brothers and sisters in Ukraine. Many lingered for a long time on the beach and bragged about this Ukrainian event - after all this was the Wild woods' "Ukrainian Week." North Port (Continued from page 5) presidency of Leonid Kravchuk Ukraine was recognized by 140 states around the world. From the moment you plan your trip, until a reservation is made and you return home A highlight of the program was the safe and satisfied, Finnair wants your trip to be all you want it to be, performance by Ukrainian children of the Pentecostal denominations who sang the hymn "Bozhe Velykyi Yedynyi." In conclusion, Sofia Barusewycz, rep­ On your way to Kiev, resentative of the Ukrainian American Coordinating Council, thanked all the That's why our reservationists are quick and knowledgeable, our airport staff specially participants for their performances and selected and trained, and our onboard service award-winning. announced that Ukrainian Independence Day would be marked on August 28 with ceremonies at North Port City Hall. The celebration ended with the singing of the Ukrainian national anthem. All proceeds from the program have It's also why our aircraft are comfortable and meticulously maintained and we offer the best connections been earmarked for the National Olympic to Kiev. For example, only Finnair offers зате day connections coming and going from New York. Committee of Ukraine. Enviromental disaster... standard of service. (Continued from page 6) a workshop titled "Environmental If business takes you (or your cargo) to Disaster and Its Effects on Women and Scandinavia, Russia, Ukraine, or the Baltics, BEST FINNAIR CONNECTIONS TO KIEV Children." The key speaker was Dr. fly Finnair through Helsinki, the gateway to I NEW YORK - KIEV Nizhnik, director of the Department of the new Northern Europe. For reservations, Family Health Problem at the Institute of I Days Depart JFK Arrive HEL Depart HEL Arrive IEV Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, call your travel agent or Finnair. I Mon 5:55 p.m. 8:50 a.m.* 9:40 a.m. 11:40 a.m. Academy of Medical Sciences of 1-800-950-5000. Wed 5:55 p.m. 8:50 a.m.* 11:15 a.m. 1:15 p.m. Ukraine and project coordinator of p SAN FRANCISCO - KIEV Children of Ukraine study. This is an I Days Depart SFO Arrive HEL Depart HEL Arrive IEV integral part of the international European Longitudinal Study of ІА7А/Л/Л7/? I Mon 12:00 p.m. 8:10 a.m.* 9:40 a.m. 11:40 a.m. Pregnancy and Childhood initiated by j KIEV -• NEW YORK the World Health Organization in Uncommon Concern For The Individual p Depart IEV Arrive HEL Depart HEL Arrive JFK Europe. The study is being carried out simulta­ 10:40 a.m. _ 12:40 p.m. 2:10 p.m. 4:00 p.m. neously in 14 European regions. Its objective is to define biological, ecologi­ cal, social, medical, psycho-social and cultural factors that effect the health and survival capacity of the family, the fetus, the child and, ultimately, the survival of the new generation in Ukraine. Our orga­ nization supports this project because the results will provide a basis for develop­ ing strategies to protect and strengthen the gene pool by means of improving the social, ecological and medical protection of the child, the mother and the family. ThE UkRAiNiAN NATiONAl AsSOCiATiON: MORE ThAN AN INSURANCE COMpANy. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1995 No. 38

governmental organizations (NGOs) from Newsbriefs Kyyiv, Donetske, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrov- PREVIEW OF EVENTS (Continued from page 2) ske, Vinnytsia, Berdianske, Lviv and Uzhhorod met here on September 5. Guests in Iran last April. Ukraine is looking to (Continued from page 20) from Moldova and Belarus were present at devise a payment system for Turkmen lunch, dance/buffet. For the non-volleyball held Monday at the Edvard Johnson the meeting, which established a conceptu­ gas supplies, and Turkmenistan and Iran players who would like to attend the Building, Walter Hall, 80 Queen's Park al framework for Ukrainian NGOs. Among are interested in buying machine-build­ dance/buffet, tickets are $20 ($15 if dressed Crescent, at 7:30 p.m. the results of the meeting was the forma­ ing and instrument-engineering technolo­ in full Polynesian attire). For further infor­ tion of an initiative group charged with lay­ ONGOING gy from Ukraine. Discussion also was mation call Olenka Bodnarskyj, (716) 636- ing the foundations for an All-Ukrainian 113300, or Ulana Moroz, (716) 685-3114. NEW YORK: The nursery school of the expected to focus on trilateral economic Congress of Non-Governmental Ukrainian National Women's League of projects, such as the development of the Friday, September 29-Monday, October 2 Organizations, possibly to be founded at America Branch 83 is holding registration for Caspian Sea's offshore oil field, con­ the following meeting in Kyyiv in 1996. TORONTO: The Cultural Council of the children age 3-5. Activities for children are struction of new oil and gas pipelines Proposals were also made to include World Congress of Ukrainians is sponsoring held at St. George Ukrainian Catholic from Turkmenistan and upgrading of Moldovan and Belarusian NGOs in such a the Fourth Stanyslav Liudkevych Music School, East Seventh Street (entrance at existing pipelines, according to Russian Competition to be held at St. Vladimir Shevchenko Place) on Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.- future organization. (Respublika) sources. (OMRI Daily Digest) Institute, 620 Spadina Ave. The competition 12:30 p.m. For information call Daria Genza, (212)228-2266. culminates with a concert of laureates to be Ukraine part of Transdniestria talks Banduriststotour... CHISINAU — Ukraine will take part in the peace negotiations to resolve the ongo­ (Continued from page 16) UKRAINIAN BANDURIST CHORUS ing conflict in the breakaway republic of ship of Maestro Wolodymyr Kolesnyk, Transdniestria. Ukrainian Charge d'Affaires Concert Schedule the Chorus completed two historically tri­ in Moldova Yevhen Levytsky told Infotag umphant tours encompassing over twenty Wolodymyr Kolesnyk — conductor on September 8 that President Leonid major cities of Ukraine. The perfor­ Kuchma will send a representative to the mances, which included the traditional negotiations, which were to begin kobzar repertoire and highlighted the September 13. Mr. Levytsky said Ukraine's works of its two greatest masters, Mr. participation was approved by both sides in Khotkevych and Mr. Kytasty, were the conflict, as well as by Russian and received with great enthusiasm and rave OSCE mediators. (OMRI Daily Digest) reviews, particularly in those areas of Joint military exercises in Slovakia begin Ukraine where national consciousness had been dormant. The June 1991 tour played LEST, Slovakia — Ukraine is taking a significant role in the historical events part in joint military exercises at the cen­ that followed shortly after the proclama­ tral military training area here, which tion of a free and independent Ukraine. began on September 7, reported TASR. As a tribute to its role in preserving and Some 1,000 soldiers from Poland, perpetuating the legacy of Ukrainian Hungary, the Czech Republic and music, the chorus was selected by Slovakia are also participating, while Ukraine's Council of Ministers as one of Austria is here as an observer. These are the 1992 recipients of the prestigious Taras October 6 — Toronto October 11 — Calgary the first such exercises to take place on Shevchenko State Award for Contribution October 7 — Brandon October 12 — Red Deer Slovak soil (OMRI Daily Digest) to the Arts. The award was presented to the October 8 — Winnipeg October 13 — Edmonton chorus by Ukraine's president, Leonid Ukrainian NGOs attend conclave October 9 — Regina October 14 — Saskatoon Kravchuk, in Philadelphia, during his first October 15 — Dauphin UZHHOROD — Leaders of 25 non­ American visit in May 1992.

The Washington Group 1995 Leadership Conference The іікга^ішп Community: Defining a New Role October 6 * 8 at the Key Bridge Marriott, Arlington, VA Featuring Yuri Shcherbak, Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States; Coit D. Blacker, Special Assistant to President Clinton on Ukrainian Affairs and Senior Director, National Security Council; Adrian Karatoycky, President of Freedom House; Meianne Verveer, Deputy Chief of Staff to the First Lady; Orest Subtelny, author of "Ukraine: A History"; Andrew Masiuk, Director-Genera! of the International Management institute-Kyiv; Askold Lozynsky, President of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America; Richard Murphy, External Affairs Director of the Center for Strategic and International Studies; Orysia Hewka, Executive Director of the Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center; Nadia McConnell, President of the U.S-Ukraine Foundation; and Tamara Gallo, Director of the Ukrainian National Information Service in Washington. Entertainment by Andrew Stasiw and Darka & Slavko and jazz pianist John Stetch

Friday, October 6 Name Profession. 7:30 - 9:30 Reception at the Gannett Building Home Address Saturday, October 7 Business Address^ 8:00- 9:00 Registration Home phone. . Business phone. 9:00- 9:15 Introductory remarks Fax _ E-mail 9:15-10:00 Keynote address 10:00-11:00 Panel 1: Developing a Consensus on Ukrainian Conference Package - admission to all conference events and all meals Community Goals Before 9/20 After 9/20 11:15-12:15 Panel 2: Providing Services to Our Community UABA and TWG members (dues paid through Oct. 1995) x $195 $215 12:15- 2:30 Working lunch: Discussion on what the Allothers x $225 $245 Ukrainian community ought to be doing Renew your membership or Join TWG to take advantage of lower rates! 2:30- 3:30 Panel 3: Getting Our Message Out to the Broader Community Individually Priced Conference Events , Conference Registration: 3:45 - 4:45 Panel 4: Financing Our Projects Conference and Lunch x $120 By Phone: 1-800-472-6819 7:00* 8:00 Cocktail hour Friday Evening Party x $35 By Fax: 703-960-7459 8:00-10:00 Awards Banquet Banquet and Dance x $60 By Mail: TWG Leadership 10:00- 1:30 Conference, P.O. Box 11248, Dance: to the music of Andrew Stasiw with Dance only _x $30 Washington, DC 20008. special appearance by Darka and Slavko Dance only (student rate) x $20 Sunday, October 8 Brunch and Jazz-piano performance x $30 Hotel Registration: 11: 30 - 1:00 Brunch, with featured speaker Call 1-800 327-9789 and ask ENCLOSED SUM for special $105/night TWG 1:00- 2:30 Jazz-piano performance by John Stetch rate (guaranteed through 2:30- 5:00 Informal Activities і Checипесkк or VISA # Exp. date: September 15). • Trip to the Alia Rogers Gallery in Georgetown Signature • Cyberspace enthusiasts get-together No. 38 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1995

MEEST-AMERICA INC.,j817 PENNSYLVANIA AVE., LINDEN, NEW JERSEY, 07036, TEL.: (908) 925-5525, FAX: (908) 925-7898

We invite all Ukrainians to take part in the ^3RANL> DPEN

bn SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23,1995,1 ЯОрг^ in the program: • guests greeting; • video show on the • building blessing; development and work • general information of MEEST and ROSAN about our company; in Ukraine.

Lincoln St. We are here V» 817 Pennsylvania Ave. LINDEN, N J, 07036 Tel.: (908) 925-5525 WOOD AVE.

WE ALSO INVITE ALL BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS TO VISIT OUR MEETING

AND TAKE PART IN THE DISCUSSION: • DEVELOPMENT AND ACTIVITY OF MEEST IN UKRAINE AND ABROAD; • ECONOMICAL SITUATION IN UKRAINE; • PROBLEMS OF IMPORT AND EXPORT; • INVESTMENT POSSIBILITIES IN UKRAINE.

MEETING PLACES: MANHATTAN, NY PASSAIC, NJ Sunday, Sep 24,1995, Tuesday, Sep 26,1995, 2:00pm 2:00pm 136 2nd Ave., 240 Hope Ave., ODFFU Ukrainian Center

IRVINGTON, NJ SOUTH BOUND BROOK, NJ Monday, Sep 25,1995, Wednsday, Sep 27, 1995, 7:00pm 7:00pm 140 Prospect Ave., Main St., Ukrainian Center St. Andrew Memorial Church

MEEST-AMERICA INC.. 817 PENNSYLVANIA AVE.. LINDEN. NEW JERSEY. 07036. TEL: і 925-5525, FAX: (908 925-7898 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1995 No. 38

PREVIEW OF EVENTS Air Ukraine Wednesday, September 20 in the Commons Room with the appearance UKRAINE'S NATIONAL AIRLINE of local choirs, folk dancers and instrumen- . BROCKPORT, N.Y.: The State University talists. There will also be a special corner of of New York College at Brockport is pre­ activities for children. On Saturday, senting a Ukrainian Day. Events include an Ukrainian National Women's League of exhibit titled "Kryvorivnya — Photographs America Branch 27 will sponsor a festival from Ukraine," to be held at the Tower Fine dance at the Ukrainian American Citizens Arts Center, Room 2205, starting at 2:15 Club, Walnut Street, Carnegie, Pa., at 8 p.m. a.m.; a slide presentation by artist Lida featuring the music of the Veseli Halychany. Suchy; an exhibit of Ukrainian publications by Rochester-area Ukrainians, as well as Sunday's special event is a concert by the Ukrainian songs, dance, embroidery, egg- Pittsburgh Cultural Choir, under the direction decorating and food beginning at 8 p.m. at of Dorothy Waslo, in the Assembly Room of the Hartwell Dance Theater and Lobby. All the Pitt Student Union beginning at 6 p.m. events are free and open to the public. For For more information call Michael Jula, festi­ additional information contact Wolodymyr val chairman, (412) 276-2410,276-0342. Pylyshenko, chair, Department of Art, (716) Sunday, September 24 395-2209. Chicago • Lviv NEW YORK: The Ukrainian American Friday, September 22 Professionals and Businesspersons Association of New York and New Jersey BUFFALO: The University of Buffalo New York • Ivano-Frankivsk and The Harriman Institute at Columbia Student Association presents "Night of University are holding a panel discussion Questions," a Ukrainian film with English titled "The Current Business Climate in subtitles by Tetiana Mahar at the Dnipro Ukraine." Featured discussants are Peter PREMIUM BUSINESS CLASS Ukrainian Home, 562 Genesse St., at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. For Bejger, senior media advisor, Burson AT AFFORDABLE PRICES more information call Olenka Bodnarskyj, Marsteller; Paul J. Siegelbaum, division (716)636-1300. chief, The World Bank; and Harold J. Schroeder, chief investment officer, Western Friday-Sunday, September 22-24 NIS Enterprise Fund; with Joseph Rubin, executive director, International Technical WINNIPEG: St. Andrew's College at the Assistance Program for Transforming For reservations and information please call University of Manitoba is holding an inten­ Economies, Columbia University, acting as sive three-day workshop on Ukrainian folk moderator. The event will take place at song traditions and the unique styles of Columbia University School of International women's voices in Ukrainian folk song 1-800-UKRAINE and Public Affairs, Dag Hammerskjold repertoire, titled "Workshop for Ukrainian Lounge, 420 W. 118th St. (at Amsterdam Women's Voices." The workshop, which is 1-800-857-2463 or call your travel agent. Avenue), 3-5 p.m. A wine reception follows. open to women of all ages, is led by record­ Contribution: $15; students, free. For addi­ ing artist, singer and music educator, Alexis tional information contact Walter Kochan. Course participants should have Chudowsky, (212) 778-1767. 551 5th Avenue, Suite 1002» New York vocal experience in choir, ability to read (212) 599-8484 music, and a reading knowledge of SEA GIRT, NJ.: Ukrainian American Ukrainian. Registration cost is $150 and Veterans of the New Jersey State includes meals, reception and workshop Department will participate in the 14th materials. The workshop is limited to the annual Governor's Military Review at the 625 N. Michigan, Suite 1740, Chicago first 50 registrants. For further information New Jersey National Guard Training call Marusia Zurek, Continuing Education Center. The program begins at 11 a.m. (312)640-0222 Program coordinator, St. Andrew's College, Featured in the program will be flyovers (204) 474-8896; fax (204) 275-0803. by Army National Guard helicopters and Air National Guard jet aircraft, static Saturday, September 23 equipment displays, artillery salute, parade NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific of troops, and an appearance by Gov. Society invites the public to a discussion on Christine Todd Whitman. Admission is Attention all members of Branch 135 the topic 'The State of the Theater in Ukraine free and the public is welcome. For more Please be advised that Branch 135 will merge with Branch 161 as of October 1,1995. Today and Its Problems," featuring Rostyslav information call Roman Martyniuk, (609) Pylypchuk, rector, Karpenko-Karyi State 530-6950. All inquiries, monthly payments and requests for changes should be sent to Mr. Theater Institute, and Prof. Ihor Bezhyna. PALATINE, 111.: The Kyyiv Chamber Nicholas Diakiwsky, Branch Secretary: The discussion will be held at the society's building, 63 Fourth Ave., starting at 5 p.m. Orchestra, under the direction of Robert Kaufmann, will perform at Harper College, Mr. Nicholas Diakiwsky PHILADELPHIA: Ukrainian actors Building J Theater, at 3 p.m. A reception 2065 Ridge Road Ext. Bohdan Stupka and Svitlana Vatamaniuk follows at the Ukrainian Center at 6 p.m. will appear at the Ukrainian Cultural and For reservations call Fred Stupen, (708) Ambridge, PA 15003 Educational Center, 700 Cedar Road, 3359-1313. (412)251-9266 Jenkintown, Pa., in an adaptation of George Bernard Shaw's "Dear Liar," as directed by Thursday, September 28 Valentyn Kozmenko Delinde. The perfor­ TORONTO: The Ukrainian Canadian mance, organized by Prof. Taras Hunczak Research and Documentation Center invites of Rutgers University and sponsored by the the public to the inauguration of the traveling Ukrainian National Association, is being exhibition "The Barbed Wire Solution: SELF RELIANCE (NEWARK, NJ) held in honor of Lydia Krushelnytsky, artis- Ukrainians and Canada's First Internment FEDERAL CREDIT UNION tic director of the New York-based Operations, 1914-1920," to be held at Metro 734 SANDFORD AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07106 Ukrainian Stage Ensemble, which is cele­ Hall Rotunda, 55 John St., 7:30 p.m. Present Tel (201) 373-7839 • Fax (201) 373-8812 brating its 45th anniversary. The perfor­ at the opening will be Marilyn Mushinski, mance starts at 7 p.m. 1 BUSINESS HOURS: Tue. & Fit -1:00 PM to 8.00 PM • Wed. & Thurs. - 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM minister of citizenship, culture and recre­ ation, Government of Ontario. The exhibit Sat - 9:00 to 12:00 Noon (Closed Sat - July & August) * Mon - Closed LEHIGHTON, Pa.: Veterans of the will be open to the public September 28- Lehighton Post of the 1st Division of the October 2. Hours: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; free admis­ Ukrainian National Army, invite fellow vet­ sion. After closing on October 2, the exhibit erans and the general public for a traditional will travel throughout Ontario. For additional potato bake to be held at the Ukrainian information call the center, (416) 966-1819. Direct Homestead, starting at 1 p.m. There will be a zabava at 9 p.m. with music by the Lviviany Friday-Saturday, September 29-30 orchestra. BUFFALO: The University of Buffalo Deposit BOULDER, Colo: Ukrainian Networking Ukrainian Student Association presents in Colorado invites the public to a meeting Buff-Aloha Volleyball Tournament discussing recent travels by members in Weekend, which begins Friday, with a fiesta Ukraine. The meeting will be held at pub night at 8:30 p.m. to the music of | The safe way to deposit your money Meadows Branch Library, 4800 Baseline Chysto Brud in the Dnipro Ukrainian Road, starting at 1 p.m. For more informa­ Home, 562 Genesse St. On Saturday, the Payroll, pension, social security, or other regular payments tion call Vera Babiak, (303) 443-4256. volleyball tournament will be held in the automatically deposited Saturday-Sunday, September 23-24 university's Alumni Arena beginning at 8 a.m. A buffet with Polynesian entertainment directly into your checking, IRA, or share savings account! PITTSBURGH: The 14th Pittsburgh will be held at Dnipro at 6:30 p.m. and a Ukrainian Renaissance Festival will be held Polynesian zabava featuring the Buiiaky Your money will: • be there when you need it at the University of Pittsburgh campus. from Montreal will take place at 9 p.m. The • earn dicvidends from day of deposit Featured in the Commons Room of the registration cost per team member is $35 • be safe from thieves and vandals Cathedral of Learning will be cultural (U.S.) The cost includes the registration, exhibits, food and bake sale. The two-day Contact us for details! event will feature continuous entertainment (Continued on page 18)