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INSIDE: • Askold Lozynskyj reflects on two terms leading UWC – page 3. • New film about Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky – page 9. • What’s a wedding without a “korovai”? – page 13 HE KRAINIAN EEKLY T PublishedU by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal Wnon-profit association Vol. LXXVI No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 $1/$2 in Ukraine UNA General Assembly Yushchenko least trusted politician meets at annual session in Ukraine, according to new poll by Roma Hadzewycz Groch, National Secretary Christine Kozak and Treasurer Roma Lisovich; Auditors KERHONKSON, N.Y. – Members of Slavko Tysiak and Wasyl Szeremeta; the Ukrainian National Association’s Advisors Maya Lew, Gloria Horbaty, General Assembly gathered at their annual Eugene Oscislawski, Olya Czerkas, Eugene meeting on September 12-14 were buoyed Serba and Lubov Streletsky; Honorary by the news of a rebound in the UNA’s Member Myron B. Kuropas; as well as the insurance business, thanks largely to over editor-in-chief of The Ukrainian Weekly $6 million in annuity sales during the first and Svoboda, Roma Hadzewycz. half of 2008, plus an overall increase in the The proceedings were opened, in accor- sales of life insurance policies during the dance with longstanding UNA tradition, past year. with the singing of the national anthems of Other topics discussed at the annual the United States, Canada and Ukraine, as meeting were developments at the well as Taras Shevchenko’s “Zapovit” Soyuzivka Heritage Center, the future of (Testament). Due to rain, the ceremony was UNA activity in Canada, fraternal programs held indoors, not at Soyuzivka’s monument and organizing efforts, and marketing and to Shevchenko, whom the UNA honors as advertising of the UNA’s two newspapers, its patron. (Later, when the weather Svoboda and The Ukrainian Weekly. improved, UNA General Assembly mem- Participating in the annual meeting held bers placed a floral tribute at the Shevchenko at Soyuzivka were: President Stefan monument, and the women of the assembly Official Website of Ukraine’s President UNIAN Kaczaraj, First Vice-President Zenon set flowers at the foot of the monument to Holubec, Second Vice-President Michael The least trusted politician in Ukraine, President Viktor Yushchenko (left), and Koziupa, Director for Canada Myron (Continued on page 5) the most trusted, Verkhovna Rada Acting Chair Arseniy Yatsenyuk. by Zenon Zawada said they don’t trust Mr. Yushchenko, Kyiv Press Bureau even surpassing Communist Party Chair Petro Symonenko who is distrusted by 68 KYIV – Despite his firm support for percent of the public, according to a poll Georgia against Russian aggression, conducted by the Sotsiovymir Center for President Viktor Yushchenko remains Sociological and Political Research led Ukraine’s most distrusted politician and by political expert Serhii Taran. most Ukrainians don’t want him to run “There was hope the president’s patri- for re-election next year, according to otism would improve his ratings,” Mr. recent polls. Taran said. “But the paradox is that noth- About 73 percent of respondents said ing happened. The president’s rating Mr. Yushchenko should not bother run- remained the same, as well as Our ning for the presidency again, according Ukraine’s rating of 7 percent.” to a poll by the Kyiv International About 8 percent of respondents sup- Institute of Sociology. Meanwhile, 69 percent of respondents (Continued on page 8) Ukrainian government proposes budget that provides minimum standard of living by Zenon Zawada mitted for parliamentary committee Roma Hadzewycz Kyiv Press Bureau review the day it was unveiled to the Members of the UNA General Assembly at Soyuzivka. public. KYIV – For the first time since inde- Among the biggest changes the budget pendence, the Ukrainian government is anticipates is a new, standard pay scale aiming to pay a minimum wage that for all government workers in all depart- House of Representatives passes equals the minimum standard of living ments, known as a tariff network. for workers. The annual average wage for govern- resolution recognizing Holodomor The government of Prime Minister ment workers is planned to increase by Yulia Tymoshenko on September 16 700 hrv ($138) to 2,500 hrv ($494). WASHINGTON – A resolution about the famine in Ukraine in an effort to break the unveiled its proposal for the 2009 budget As expected, the Tymoshenko budget Holodomor, Ukraine’s Famine-Genocide of nation’s resistance to collectivization and in which the minimum wage will be 770 plans for across-the-board hikes in social 1932-1933, was passed by the House of communist occupation.” hrv per month ($152 U.S.), which will payments. Representatives on September 23. The measure also cites the findings of the increase to 807 hrv ($159) by the year’s A significant increase in State Pension Sponsored by Rep. Sander Levin U.S. Commission on the Ukraine Famine end. Fund financing will boost pensions by 20 (D-Mich.), the resolution (H. Res. 1314) that the Holodomor’s victims were “starved “I believe the 2009 budget will be percent, said Serhii Kyseliov, an expert notes that “in 1932 and 1933, an estimated to death in a man-made famine” and that passed in a timely manner with a con- with the School of Political Analysis at 7 [million] to 10 million Ukrainian people “Joseph Stalin and those around him com- structive discussion in Parliament, and the National University of Kyiv Mohyla mitted genocide against Ukrainians in Academy. perished at the will of the totalitarian we will offer hope for serious economic 1932-1933.” It also refers to a 1934 resolu- Meanwhile, Ms. Tymoshenko plans to Stalinist government of the former Soviet improvement in the country,” said Ms. Union, which perpetrated a premeditated (Continued on page 18) Tymoshenko, who had the budget sub- (Continued on page 8) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 No. 39 ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFS Ukraine, Vanco Energy Rice backs Ukraine’s NATO bid uncomfortable” for his party. If such a union is finally formed, “its basis will be NEW YORK – Meeting in New York the Party of Regions principles. We are not and the Russian mob with Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Minister going to change them,” Mr. Yanukovych Volodymyr Ohryzko, U.S. Secretary of by Myroslav Demydenko Satter also claims that Mr. Novitsky was stated. He emphasized that holding a State Condoleezza Rice pledged nationwide referendum on Ukraine’s Eurasia Daily Monitor present at a restaurant in Prague in 1995 Washington’s support for Ukraine’s bid to NATO accession and the usage of the where Sergei Mikhailov (“Mikhas”), one of join NATO. During the September 23 The saga of Houston-based Vanco the reputed leaders of the Solntsevo mob, Russian language are very principled meeting, held on the sidelines of the open- Energy Company’s conflict with the was present along with some 150 other issues for the PRU. However, there could ing of the United Nations General Ukrainian government over a shady pro- people to celebrate the birthday of Viktor be some compromises, for example, if the Assembly, Dr. Rice said the United States duction-sharing agreement (PSA) to Averin (“Avera”), also a reputed Solntsevo YTB agreed to adopt a law on the use of stands by the commitment it made at the explore the Black Sea shelf for oil and gas leader. Mr. Novitsky was allegedly held by the Russian language as a regional one, he NATO summit in Bucharest for Kyiv to has taken a new twist. the Czech police, who raided the party. He added. Mr. Yanukovych confirmed that his join the Membership Action Plan (MAP). Recently uncovered evidence suggests was fingerprinted and released. party is holding talks with the YTB. “We “We, of course, are, have been and will that one or more of Vanco Energy’s part- Mr. Satter wrote that the French daily Le do not have serious disagreements with the continue to be supportive of Ukraine’s ners in Vanco Prykerchenska Co. (VPC), a Monde had received confidential reports the Lytvyn Bloc and the Communists. trans-Atlantic ambitions. And of course, British Virgin Islands company formed in by the Russian Internal Affairs Ministry However, we are lacking votes to create a October 2007, which holds the rights to (MVD) and the Federal Security Service the U.S. position on MAP was very clear,” coalition with them. So, everything subsoil exploration on the Black Sea shelf, (FSB) that claimed that Mr. Novitsky, as said Dr. Rice. “I should just say the depends on the talks with the YTB,” Mr. might be linked to Russian organized president of Sistema, did not make any Bucharest declaration is also very clear,” Yanukovych stressed. (Ukrinform) she added. (Reuters) crime. decisions without consulting the Solntsevo YTB to consider OU-PSD proposal The four parity shareholder partners in criminal brotherhood. Coalition possible with compromise VPC are Vanco International (Bermuda), a Kommersant wrote on July 22, 1997, KYIV – The Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc subsidiary of Vanco Energy Co.; the that an unnamed official of the FBI had KYIV – The Party of Regions of will not give ultimatums and impose tough Donbas Fuel and Energy Company revealed the names of three individuals Ukraine (PRU) could form a coalition with conditions on the implementation of the (DTEK) owned by Ukrainian tycoon Rinat suspected of being “shadow bankers” for the Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc, if compro- bloc’s principles during the formation of a Akhmetov; Integrum Technologies of the Solntsevo mob, one of whom was Mr. mise is reached on the issues of NATO and new parliamentary coalition, Faction Austria; and Shadowlight Investments Ltd., Novitsky. the Russian language, PRU Chairman Leader Ivan Kyrylenko said on September owned by Russian businessman Evgeny The newspaper Russkiy Telegraf report- Viktor Yanukovych told the LOT TV 22. “We have fundamental principles: state Novitsky. ed on October 16, 1997, that analysts from Channel in Luhansk. “We currently want sovereignty, the inviolability of borders Integrum Technologies has refused to the Moscow office of the Department for to hold a referendum on NATO. If the and Ukraine’s European choice. This is the disclose its main investors, and Vanco Combating Organized Crime (RUOP) sus- YTB agrees to hold the referendum to hear basis on which the faction will agree with executives have admitted on a number of pected Mr. Novitsky of laundering money the Ukrainian people, this will then elimi- any participants in negotiations who set occasions that they do not know the identi- for Solntsevo. nate one of the discrepancies,” he said. their conditions and accept the conditions ties of the owners of Integrum. These On August 24, 1999, the Moscow Times “Working groups of the Party of Regions of the YTB,” he said. Mr. Kyrylenko said admissions suggest that Vanco could not reported that Kirill Belyaninov, a journalist are currently holding talks with all fac- that the bloc would thoroughly and quickly have conducted due diligence about for Novaya Izvestia, had written an investi- tions, apart from the Our Ukraine – consider the proposals and program princi- Integrum before allowing them into the gative article linking Mr. Novitsky and People’s Self-Defense bloc,” Mr. ples of the Our Ukraine – People’s Self- consortium. Evidence suggests, however, Semen Mogilevich to the Solntsevo group. Yanukovych said. He added that, if fac- Defense bloc presented by the faction that Kyiv Investment Group, a company Gennady Dalalayev, a spokesman for tions fail to form a new parliamentary leader Viacheslav Kyrylenko. “This week owned by Ukrainian oligarch Vasyl Sistema, refuted the charges and said that majority, the PRU will be ready to partici- is a key week for the formation of a coali- Khmelnytsky, is one of the hidden partners suggestions that Mr. Novitsky was tied to pate in early elections. (Ukrinform) tion,” he added. Prime Minister Yulia of Integrum. the Solntsevo gang were “rubbish.” Tymoshenko stated during her working Shadowlight Investments, however, has The Moscow Times noted that “Retired Yanukovych on ‘uncomfortable’ coaltion visit to Poltava on September 22: “We will not allow the president to hold new early escaped media scrutiny until now. The FBI agent Jim Moody, who was cited as a KYIV – The leader of the opposition elections. She explained that yet another company was described by Oil and Gas source in Belyaninov’s story, confirmed… Party of Regions, Viktor Yanukovych, sees snap election would mean chaos and Eurasia (No. 6, June 2008) as an invest- that he had spoken with Novaya Izvestia. himself not as president, but as prime min- destruction for Ukraine. “Thus, if the pres- ment company owned by Mr. Novitsky, a Mr. Moody said that Mr. Belyaninov’s arti- ister, and the Communist Party and ident and half of his faction do not return Russian businessman that was established cle was ‘accurate’ in tying Mogilevich to Volodymyr Lytvyn Bloc as his team mates. specifically with the objective of funding the Solntsevo gang, but he could not con- to the democratic coalition within 30 days, In an interview for the Russian newspaper we will seek another format for the coali- the energy projects on the Black Sea shelf. firm the allegations regarding Sistema.” Izvestia, Mr. Yanukovych noted that a According to a number of reports in the Mr. Belyaninov, however, insisted that he tion.” Verkhovna Rada Vice-Chairman coalition with the Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc Mykola Tomenko of the YTB said that a press and the book “Darkness at Dawn – had documentation, including material (YTB), which is more frequently spoken The Rise of the Russian Criminal State” by from Moscow’s Registration Chamber, to about in the Parliament, would be “very (Continued on page 14) David Satter (Yale University Press, back up his allegations. Mr. Moody served September 2004), Mr. Novitsky is alleged as the FBI’s assistant deputy director for to be a member of, or very close to, organized crime investigations from 1987 Russia’s Solntsevo organized crime gang. to 1996. FOUNDED 1933 Mr. Satter wrote that Solntsevo had On August 1 Vanco Prykerchenska THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY applied to the arbitral tribunal of the close ties to a Russian company called An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., Sistema, which is linked to Moscow Mayor Chamber of Commerce of Stockholm to a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. 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Prykerchenska, and not Vanco Energy or its subsidiary Vanco International, which The Ukrainian Weekly, September 28, 2008, No. 39, Vol. LXXVI recently initiated arbitration against the Copyright © 2008 The Ukrainian Weekly GoU [government of Ukraine] in Addendum Stockholm.” The revocation of the PSA by Yulia In the article about the Ukrainian Tymoshenko’s government in May was ADMINISTRATION OF THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY AND SVOBODA Independence Day ceremony in initially condemned by U.S. Ambassador Bethlehem, Pa., (September 14) the send- to Ukraine William Taylor, but his position Walter Honcharyk, administrator (973) 292-9800, ext. 3041 er inadvertently cut out a sentence. has since shifted to one of neutrality. U.S. e-mail: [email protected] Mathew Koziak has informed The Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Maria Oscislawski, advertising manager (973) 292-9800, ext. 3040 Weekly that he had meant to report that Gutierrez said in an address to the e-mail: [email protected] Roman Mac delivered the main address American Chamber of Commerce in Kyiv Mariyka Pendzola, subscriptions (973) 292-9800, ext. 3042 and spoke on the topic “Ukraine in e-mail: [email protected] 2008.” (Continued on page 22) No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 3 Ukrainian president arrives First lady’s makeover is noticed for working visit to U.S. WASHINGTON – Ukraine’s President week’s issue.) Viktor Yushchenko arrived for a working Speaking about Kyiv’s foreign policy visit in the United States on September priorities Mr. Yushchenko said that 22. The focus of his visit was his Ukraine is aiming for integration into September 24 address to the 63rd general European and Euro-Atlantic organiza- debate of the United Nations General tions. As examples of projects aimed at Assembly. that goal he cited the Euro-2012 soccer During his three-day visit the championships, the preparation of an Ukrainian president also delivered a agreement on air space, and talks on inte- speech to representatives of the National gration of Ukrainian and European ener- Geographic Society and the Council on gy systems. He also held bilateral meetings with Foreign Relations, and met with the the heads of delegations of other coun- Ukrainian community at the Ukrainian tries and granted interviews to Bloomberg Institute of America. (A complete report on that meeting will appear in next (Continued on page 16) Official Website of Ukraine’s President First Lady Kateryna Yushchenko’s new look was on view at the Ukrainian Institute of America on September 23. She is seen above with President Viktor Yushchenko as they are welcomed to the institute by Katherine and Christine Lenchur. by Zenon Zawada any traces on her of some sort of opera- Kyiv Press Bureau tion,” Ms. Bohutska added. The only thing the first lady’s spokes- KYIV – Ukrainians are buzzing about woman Maria Antonova would reveal First Lady Kateryna Yushchenko’s image about Ms. Yushchenko’s hairstylist is that makeover. she works in Kyiv. In addition to adopting a stylish bob “From time to time, she simply changes hairstyle, with low-cut bangs and squared her hairstyle, like any normal woman,” Ms. back, Ms. Yushchenko has slimmed down, Antonova said of her employer. “She chose which is evident in current photographs her new hairstyle herself because it reflects compared with those taken only a year ago. her current mood.” “I noticed that Kateryna Mykhailivna In contrast, Ms. Yushchenko’s choice of slimmed down even more,” the first lady’s fashion remains consistent, Ms. Bohutska personal designer, Roksolana Bohutska, said. The first lady still prefers strict busi- told Segodnya, Ukraine’s largest daily ness suits and ethnic motifs in her evening newspaper published in the Russian lan- wear. Official Website of Ukraine’s President guage. “Considering her busy schedule and that Presidents Viktor Yushchenko of Ukraine (left) and Mikheil Saakashvili of “I know for sure that she spends much Kateryna Mykhailivna is the mother of Georgia (right) during a meeting with Sen. John McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin time engaged in sports. It’s possible that three children, her appearance can’t not in New York. she’s also on some kind of diet. I never saw evoke admiration,” Ms. Bohutska said.

Askold Lozynskyj refl ects on two terms as UWC president by Zenon Zawada deal with the Eastern diaspora,” he said. “I through a translator. as far north as Petrozavodsk on the Karelian Kyiv Press Bureau am not suggesting we need to feed every- During the UWC’s ninth congress in peninsula, where they still talk about the one, but at least we met with them. The fact Kyiv on August 20-22, its members made man from New York who helped establish KYIV – For 10 years as Ukrainian that we reached out to 37 countries and known their admiration of Mr. Lozynskyj’s their cherished monument. World Congress president, Askold established communication with those com- efforts, offering him several standing ova- The UWC paid the lion’s share of the Lozynskyj traversed the globe in an munities is probably the most significant tions and rounds of “Mnohaya Lita.” cost to establish the Sandarmokh stone attempt to bring isolated Ukrainian diaspo- achievement.” Mr. Lozynskyj acknowledges that the Kozak cross, dedicated to the 9,000 to ra communities into the fold. Establishing this vibrant global network diaspora has become recognized as a signifi- 12,000 Ukrainian political prisoners killed His travels took him to 37 countries as was among a series of critical steps Mr. cant slice of the Ukrainian nation, but he and buried in Karelia’s forests during the far south as Buenos Aires and deep into Lozynskyj took to re-invigorate the UWC, stressed it has a long way to go for it to gain Stalinist purges. Siberia to visit Ukrainians in Tomsk. giving it a renewed international stature and the role it deserves. Mr. Lozynskyj also led legal and political Establishing ties with the new communi- authority that had been lacking when he “There are provisions in Hungary that campaigns in the Russian Federation, such ties in the former Soviet republics, once took over in 1997. allow more privileges to ethnic Hungarians as suing the Russian government for the suppressed by Soviet Communism and cur- Mr. Lozynskyj became the face of the living outside of Hungary,” he said. “The right of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church rently by resurgent Russian nationalism, is diaspora within Ukraine too, particularly World Jewish Congress has a major partici- –Kyiv Patriarchate to register as an official what Mr. Lozynskyj considers his biggest after ruffling the feathers of Russophiles pation in the life of Israel. Ukrainians abroad religious organization. accomplishment during his tenure president by referring to Ukrainian Red Army sol- have absolutely no rights vis-à-vis Ukraine.” The UWC also financially supported of the world’s most influential diaspora diers as cannon fodder for Moscow and When taking the helm of the UWC, Mr. Serhii Melnichuk, a resident of Luhansk, organization. proposing that government officials com- Lozynskyj recognized that at least half of Ukraine, who filed a lawsuit in the European “Financially, we are now in a position to municate with their Russian counterparts the Ukrainian diaspora resides in the former Court for Human Rights after the Luhansk Soviet states. “It’s the oldest diaspora and City Council replied to a legal inquiry he most needy,” he said. submitted with a document in the Russian He established contacts with the descen- language. dants of deported Ukrainians in Omsk, Tomsk and Novosibirsk in Siberia, and even (Continued on page 21) Quotable notes “…what happened in the last two months is an example of how easily national interests can be demolished with blackmail… and how easily internal politics and external politics can be changed to suit one’s own self-interest.”

– President Viktor Yushchenko, speaking of his former ally, Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, as quoted in The Washington Times, September 18, in a story filed by Natalia A. Feduschak.

“I think that the president carries personal responsibility for everything bad that will happen in relations between Ukraine and Russia.”

Zenon Zawada – Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, speaking with reporters in Kyiv on UWC President Askold Lozynskyj speaks in August to a Ukrainian television report- September 17, as quoted by the Associated Press. er at a press conference at the Security Service of Ukraine headquarters in Kyiv. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 No. 39 Businessman/philanthropist James Temerty appointed to Order of Canada by Oksana Zakydalsky Concordia University in we are a pioneer and an innova- Montreal, where he was tor,” Mr. Temerty pointed out. TORONTO – The announcement by active in Ukrainian student “We were the first private power Governor-General Michäelle Jean on affairs and headed the company to burn gas and sell Canada Day of new appointees to the Ukrainian Students Club. the gas-powered electricity on Order of Canada included the name of After graduation, he went to the market. We were also the James Temerty for his “contributions as work for IBM, and stayed first in Canada to contract fuel an entrepreneurial leader in the clean there for 15 years, moving up from natural gas on a long-term energy sector, and for his philanthropic in management positions. He basis – with minimum 20 year and volunteer leadership with several left to join Computerland, a contracts. Such contracts have local, national and international organi- retail computer franchise and to be tied to the electricity grid; zations.” Mr. Temerty was one of 75 new within six years he owned 30 you can’t spend millions of dol- appointments and was named a member stores, the largest privately lars only to find that the gas of the Order of Canada. held chain of computer stores price and the electricity price The Order of Canada, the centerpiece in the world. He sold out in disconnect – that would put you of Canada’s honors system, recognizes a 1986 and was asked to invest out of business. I called on 63 lifetime of outstanding achievement, in a power plant project in oil and gas companies in west- dedication to the community and service Northern Ontario. ern Canada before I found one to the nation. First awarded in 1967 dur- Not being an engineer, Mr. which said OK, we’ll do it. This ing Canada’s Centennial Year, the Temerty did a due diligence was a pioneering step,” Mr. appointments are made on the recom- of the project and learned that Temerty said. mendation of an Advisory Council cogeneration – the simultane- As an example of innovation, chaired by the chief justice of the ous production of electricity Mr. Temerty noted that in its Supreme Court. Any person or group can and thermal energy from a nominate a deserving individual as a can- first power project, Northern single fuel source such as Power used a boiler based on didate – the number of nominations natural gas – was a mush- received in recent years has been 700 to waste incinerator technology. rooming business in the U.S. “The boiler burns unhomoge- 800 per year. but not heard of in Canada. Mr. Temerty is the chairman and nized wood waste – other pro- He recognized that cogenera- cesses first chop up and render owner of Northland Power Inc., a private tion was a big business company, and chairman of the board of the wood uniform. We don’t do opportunity and so Northland that – we take it as it comes and trustees of Northland Power Income Power was born, becoming Fund, a public company listed on the burn it in the boiler. Not only incorporated in 1987. Now, does this save one step in the Toronto Stock Exchange. For the past six 21 years later, Mr. Temerty James Temerty with his wife, Louise, at the opening of the process, it does away with the years Mr. Temerty has been chairman of says, “We have done extreme- Louise and James Temerty Dinosaur Galleries at the Royal problem of maintenance of the the board of governors of the Royal ly well.” Ontario Museum in Toronto. Ontario Museum. solid fuel as it is being prepared. Northland Power Inc. has Mr. Temerty was born in 1941 in the We have a crane that just drops two projects in Ontario – natural-gas- preneurial leader in the clean energy sec- Donbas region of Ukraine, in a village the waste into the boiler,” he explained. north of Donetsk. He and his family – fired combined-cycle cogeneration power tor. “We like to say that we are green and Mr. Temerty cited another pioneering mother, father and sister – fled Ukraine plants in Iroquois Falls and Kingston – clean – we fire our plants with natural gas step: “We built the world’s first CCIFS – at the end of World War II, escaping in a and one cogeneration plant located out- and wood waste, residue that has no eco- combined cycle integrated fuel supply – refugee convoy between the retreating side Washington. It owns a windmill proj- nomic value. We take that residue and where we integrated the firing of wood Germans and the attacking Red Army. ect in Quebec and two windmill plants in burn it – otherwise it would leech into the waste with the firing of gas and gas tur- The family arrived first in Munich and Germany. It is involved in several power ground and affect the groundwater,” Mr. bines in such a way as to render the total then spent three years in Belgium before projects in generation and construction in Temerty explained. cycle extremely efficient. It had never immigrating to Canada and settling in Ontario and Quebec. “Our development activity takes place been done before, we did it ourselves – Quebec. The Order of Canada citation refers to in the private company, Northland Power we procured it, constructed it, commis- Mr. Temerty graduated in arts from Mr. Temerty’s contributions as an entre- Inc. That is where we take the risk where sioned it and operated it,” he said. Also mentioned in the Order of Canada citation is Mr. Temerty’s philanthropic OBITUARY work – local, national and international. He has chaired fund-raising efforts for Havergal College, Sunnybrook Hospital and the Psychiatric Research Foundation Bishop Michael Kuchmiak of the Ukrainian Catholic Church and has been a large contributor to the SASKATOON, Saskatchewan – ish complex were expanded; parish activ- Royal Ontario Museum (ROM). Bishop Michael Kuchmiak, CSsR, who ities also grew. The Rev. Kuchmiak Last December, the ROM opened the served the faithful of the Ukrainian served as chaplain to the Catholic War Louise and James Temerty Dinosaur Catholic Church in Canada, the United Veterans and the Holy Name Society; he Galleries which house one of the muse- States and Great Britain, died on August taught religion in the parish school and um’s best known exhibits, located in the 26, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He was catechetical classes. It was during his new Michael Lee-Chin Crystal wing of 85. pastorate that St. John’s hosted President the museum. At the beginning of this year He was born on February 5, 1923, in Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy the Temerty Family Foundation became a Obertyn, which is located in the Ivano- Reagan. $1 million donor to the Canadian Museum Frankivsk region of present-day Ukraine. On March 8, 1988, the Rev. Kuchmiak for Human Rights, which is to be located He received his primary and intermediate was appointed an auxiliary bishop for in Winnipeg. At the time of the announce- education in Obertyn and Kolomyia, and Philadelphia. On April 27, 1988, he ment, Mr. Temerty commented, “As a became a teacher. received episcopal ordination from the Ukrainian Canadian, I have seen what He taught at an elementary school in hands of Metropolitan-Archbishop happens when there is little regard for Zhabie in the Carpathian Mountains and Stephen Sulyk. At the same time he ethnic, racial and religious diversity.” then for two years served in the 1st served as director of spiritual formation at It is rare today to find a list of contrib- utors to Ukrainian Canadian causes that Ukrainian Division of the Ukrainian St. Josaphat’s Ukrainian Catholic does not have Mr. Temerty’s name as a National Army. In 1945 he took the Seminary in Washington. significant donor or a member, most often opportunity to travel to Rome, where he On October 10, 1989, he became the chair, of fund-raising activities. His first enrolled at St. Josaphat’s Ukrainian apostolic exarch for Ukrainian Catholics experience in this field was chairing the Catholic Seminary and studied at the in Great Britain. In 2002 with the bless- fund-raising drive to mark the centennial Pontifical University Propaganda Fide. ing of His Holiness John Paul II he took a of Ukrainian settlement in Canada which In 1947 he entered the monastery of deserved rest, passing the throne of the was celebrated in 1991. Together with the Redemptorist Fathers and after the exarch to Bishop Paul Chomnycky. Bishop Michael Kuchmiak, CSsR Dmytro Cipywnyk, who was then presi- novitiate went to study in Canada. In Funeral prayers were held Friday, dent of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress October 1948 he took his perpetual vows and Washington at the Holy Family August 29, in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, at (UCC), Mr. Temerty was successful in in the Congregation of the Redemptorist Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine. St. Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church. The raising $1.5 million by enlisting the sup- Fathers (CSsR). The Rev. Kuchmiak also was novice funeral liturgy was offered there the next port of Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. He was ordained to the priesthood by master for the Redemptorists in day. After a liturgy at St. Joseph’s Mr. Temerty has combined his support Bishop Isidore Borecky on March 13, Meadowvale, Ontario, as well as extraor- Ukrainian Catholic Church in Winnipeg, of Ukrainian Canadian causes – he is co- 1956. The first assignment of the newly dinary confessor to the Sister Servants of Manitoba, on Tuesday, September 2, chair of the Home with a Heart Campaign ordained priest was to the motherhouse Mary Immaculate in Ancaster, Ontario. interment was at Holy Family Cemetery. (which is fund-raising for the Ukrainian of the Ukrainian Redemptorists in During his pastoral charge in Newark a Care Center nursing home) – with sup- Yorkton, Saskatchewan, in 1957. He also large mortgage on the new parish church Source: www.ugcc.org.ua, Winnipeg served parishes in Yorkton, Newark, N.J., was paid off, and the buildings of the par- Free Press. 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increased the marketing of its insurance UNA General Assembly... products through various media ranging (Continued from page 1) from the UNA’s newspapers and publica- the Rev. Hryhory Hrushka, founder of tions read by the newest immigrants from Svoboda and the UNA.) Ukraine, to radio programs and church bul- Dr. Holubec offered a prayer to begin the letins. session and General Assembly members Treasurer Lisovich stated that “the finan- paid tribute to UNA activists who had cial position of the UNA has seen a marked passed away in the year since their 2007 improvement over this past year,” adding annual meeting: Wolodymyr Bilyk (former “we are cautiously optimistic that a financial secretary of UNA Branch 170), Katherine recovery is taking place.” She pointed to an Panchesin (former secretary of UNA Branch increase in premium income (most notably 378), Helen Slovik (secretary of UNA from annuities), an increase in investment Branch 7), Stefan Hawrysz (honorary mem- income and a reduction in general expenses ber of the UNA General Assembly, former due to successful expense-control measures. supreme advisor, former supreme organizer, Ms. Lisovich also pointed out that the former chairman of the UNA Auditing UNA had surpassed its own goal of a 6 per- Committee, former chairman of the cent yield on its investment portfolio. She Philadelphia District Committee, former said that the sale of its headquarters building secretary of UNA Branch 83), and Lev had allowed the UNA to reallocate assets Bodnar (secretary of UNA Branch 131). toward marketing, promotion and advertis- Also commemorated on the 75th anniversa- ing, as well as the recruitment of indepen- ry of the Holodomor were the victims of the dent agents. These efforts, she said, had paid Famine-Genocide. off as “revenue increased substantially.” Roma Hadzewycz “It is imperative that we increase the Taking advantage of a beautiful day, the Financial Committee meets in the gazebo. Reports of UNA executive officers UNA’s visibility and presence in the com- Reports of all UNA officers, auditors and munity,” she stressed, because the commu- advisors, as well separate reports about the nity is “a pool of potential business and work of Svoboda and The Ukrainian memberships.” She commented: “It takes Weekly, were printed prior to the General time and patience, but the more we are visi- Assembly meeting and distributed to all par- ble, the more favorable an opinion of the ticipants of the annual meeting. Thus, the UNA the community develops. And the reports presented during the Friday session more interest we generate, the easier it were limited to summaries of the written becomes to sell our products.” reports of the three full-time UNA execu- Briefly addressing the General Assembly, tives and addenda to reports by all others. Manager Nestor Paslawsky provided an President Kaczaraj began his report by overview of developments at Soyuzivka underscoring that “the UNA is definitely over the past year. He reported that moving in the right direction,” as the past Soyuzivka was closed from mid-November year has been notable for improvements in through May, which resulted in a substantial the association’s operations, sales of annui- savings. With the grand re-opening on ties and investment income, as well as in the Memorial Day weekend, the new Roma operations of Soyuzivka and the UNA’s two Pryma Bohachevsky Dance Academy was newspapers, Svoboda and The Ukrainian dedicated. At the same time, the second Weekly. annual Ukrainian film festival was held. He said that the UNA’s sale of its head- The summer, he said, was busy with quarters building had increased its surplus diverse camps, including the “Tabir Ptashat” by $4,627,000, that both newspapers had day camp for preschoolers, which this year redesigned their websites and that Soyuzivka marked its 20th anniversary, and the highly held yet another successful Ukrainian successful Ukrainian Cultural Festival. Mr. Cultural Festival. Paslawsky noted that Soyuzivka was lucky The UNA president also noted that 2008 to recruit 13 students from Ukraine as sum- is the 115th anniversary of Svoboda and the mertime employees. 75th of The Ukrainian Weekly. There were well over 500 children attend- Secretary Kozak said at the outset of her ing camps at Soyuzivka during the summer report that she was most pleased to report of 2008. This is notable, Mr. Paslawsky The women of the UNA General Assembly place flowers at the monument to the Rev. that sales of annuities in the first six months explained, because along with the children Hryhory Hrushka, founder of Svoboda and the Ukrainian National Association. of 2008 had surpassed $6 million. She added come parents, grandparents, siblings and that insurance sales also had increased from friends. The Labor Day weekend, as usual, tees that had met separately to discuss vari- every UNA district have a chairperson. the previous year, and she cited the top three brought a large influx of students and young ous aspects of the UNA’s activity. In addition, the committee proposed that producers of premiums for 2007: two advi- adults. That holiday weekend was almost as First to report was the Canada Committee, a Ukrainian Cultural Course for high school sors, Mr. Oscislawski and Ms. Streletsky, well attended as the Ukrainian Cultural with Mr. Tysiak delivering the report on students be held during the summer at and Valentina Kaploun, an employee of the Festival, he added. behalf of his fellow committee members Soyuzivka; Ms. Horbaty was charged with UNA Home Office who is secretary of UNA Mr. Paslawsky concluded by pointing out Messrs. Groch, Kaczaraj, Koziupa, Serba writing a proposal on the course that is to be Branch 269. that, although Soyuzivka will once again and Szeremeta, Ms. Kozak and Ms. Czerkas. presented to the manager of Soyuzivka. The UNA secretary reported that the close in November, it will host Thanksgiving The intent of the committee, Mr. Tysiak The Publications Committee included Dr. UNA today has 169 branches: 152 in the and New Year’s Eve events, as well as noted, was to “announce a new direction for Holubec (chair), Ms. Czerkas (vice-chair), United States and 17 in Canada. These Christmas celebrations and the Ukrainian the UNA in Canada.” Mr. Koziupa, Mr. Tysiak, Mr. Serba, Ms. branches are organized into 19 districts in Engineers’ Society “malanka” dance in To that end, the committee proposed that Horbaty, Dr. Kuropas and Ms. Hadzewycz the U.S. and four in Canada. January. the UNA Home Office schedule a mandato- (secretary). Committee members first of all She added that the UNA is working on ry meeting of all Canadian branch secretar- expressed thanks to Self Reliance New York General Assembly committee reports developing a core group of independent ies in Toronto by December 31. The com- Federal Credit Union and the Shevchenko agents who will write UNA policies on a Saturday’s program was devoted largely mittee report underscored that the UNA will Scientific Society for their generous dona- consistent basis. As well, the UNA has to the reports of General Assembly commit- reimburse travel costs for the branch secre- tions/grants to the Digital Archives Project tary, or one representative from each branch, of Svoboda and The Ukrainian Weekly and to attend the meeting. The committee also for helping fulfill the General Assembly res- noted the results of a comparison between olution of 2007 to put the UNA’s newspa- UNA products and those offered by insur- pers online. ance carriers in Canada, as well as the per- The Publications Committee also: recom- ceived lack of activity on the part of mended that the Executive Committee con- Canadian secretaries and elected Canadian tract a marketing consultant specifically for members of UNA General Assembly. advertising in the UNA’s newspapers, both Next came the Fraternal and Organizing print and online, as well as for promoting Committee report prepared by Ms. Kozak subscriptions; agreed to write letters to U.S. (chair), Mr. Koziupa, Mr. Oscislawski, Ms. Postal Service authorities and other officials Streletsky, Ms. Lew, Ms. Horbaty and Ms. as a follow-up to the postal delivery survey Trytjak, (secretary). Among its proposals: to conducted to compile data on problems with create a questionnaire to be distributed to delivery of Svoboda and the Ukrainian new members in an effort to learn more Weekly; and recommended that the UNA about its members and give the UNA a bet- credit its newspapers for the UNA and ter understanding of marketing strategies; to Soyuzivka advertisements as well as UNA add information about how to contact UNA Forum pages that they publish free of branch secretaries to the UNA website; to charge. Advisors Lubov Streletsky and Eugene Oscislawski, two of the UNA’s top orga- cross-promote the UNA with other nizers, during the General Assembly session.Ukrainian organizations; and to ensure that (Continued on page 18) 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 No. 39

THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Notes from the homeland Good news at the UNA by Danylo Peleschuk Two years ago we wrote about the first meeting of the new General Assembly elected at the Ukrainian National Association’s 36th Convention in 2006. At the con- clusion of that meeting, UNA President Stefan Kaczaraj remarked: “We have a good group of advisors who can help us promote the UNA.” What was most notable was Part IV: The family visit that the new Assembly seemed willing to look at creative approaches to promote the Mentioning to your American friends The third lesson: during your first meal oldest and largest Ukrainian fraternal organization. Now, at mid-term, that General and colleagues that you’re going to “visit together, remember to always have a slice Assembly gathered at its second full-fledged annual meeting. As reported in the news family” in Ukraine will more than likely of bread in your free hand. My not hold- story that begins on the front page of this issue, the news about the UNA was good. raise some eyebrows. To us first-, sec- ing a piece of bread while dipping into The best news of all was that the UNA’s insurance business – thanks to which it is ond-, and third-generation types, though, my cousin’s borsch cost me a 20-minute able to support a variety of community endeavors – had rebounded, as a result of it’s simply a part of being Ukrainian. discussion about how eating bread with which the UNA’s bottom line saw a net profit from operations. Sales of annuities sur- For anyone who’s gone through the soup – and everything else – enhances passed the $6 million mark, and sales of life insurance also were up. In addition, the experience, the following will be a the flavor and improves the way food sits UNA’s overall financial condition improved due to an increase in investment income reminder – maybe even a refresher in your stomach. and successful expense-control measures. course. For those curious or planning to And while we’re on the topic, There was good news also in the realm of the UNA’s fraternal activities. The most do so in the future, pay attention: you Ukrainians seem to have a fervent, innate popular of its fraternal benefits are its two weekly newspapers, Svoboda (published in could get some useful pointers for suc- belief in the nutritional value of their Ukrainian) and The Ukrainian Weekly, and Soyuzivka, now reborn as a Ukrainian cessfully navigating the first meeting homegrown food; everything either “sits heritage center. Both newspapers recently began online versions that are accessible to with your extended Ukrainian family. well in your stomach” or fights off sick- anyone anywhere in the world. Soyuzivka conducted its highly successful second ness. As the skeptical, but open-minded, annual Ukrainian Cultural Festival, and it held the grand opening on its premises of The first lesson: grill your relatives at the Roma Pryma Bohachevsky Dance Academy. home about every detail they can think of American visitor, I just went with the flow At the 2008 annual meeting General Assembly members not only heard good about your family in Ukraine. You’ll and agreed that I “felt great” after any news, but also spent much time focusing on the UNA’s direction in order to ensure want to be prepared for when you realize meal shared with my Ukrainian family. that there would be more good news coming from this venerable community institu- that they know anything and everything The fourth lesson: plan an exit strate- tion. Separate committees met to focus on fraternal and organizing activities, the about you. gy. It’s relatively common knowledge Soyuzivka Heritage Center, the UNA in Canada and the organization’s publications. In my case, some of the first questions that most Ukrainians – especially one’s After members brainstormed, committees delivered their reports to the full Assembly. my great aunt asked me were, “What are friends and family – are inherently friend- Thus, the Fraternal/Organizing Committee suggested that the UNA work more you doing for your birthday in two ly, warm and generous, but the truth is closely with other Ukrainian community organizations to cross-promote their activi- weeks?” and “How does your little sister that there’s only so much company and ties and offerings – i.e., create synergistic relationships that benefit all parties. As well, like high school?” She even played for family time one can take. Although this this committee proposed the revival of the once very popular Ukrainian Cultural me a tape cassette that my family record- may sound rude and insensitive, the exit Courses at Soyuzivka geared to secondary school students. The Soyuzivka Committee, ed and sent her exactly 20 years ago, strategy is the only way you’ll avoid in turn, emphasized that the Soyuzivka Heritage Foundation should maintain a strong which embarrassingly showcased my fee- spending every waking minute with your cultural program showcasing and preserving the unique Ukrainian heritage, and that ble 2-year-old voice sheepishly broad- over-welcoming family for as long as Soyuzivka should enhance efforts to provide a positive experience for all its guests. casting a “hello from America.” you’re around. The Canada Committee honed in on the goal of announcing a new direction for the The second – and perhaps most impor- If you’re anything like me, for exam- UNA in that country. The first step: a meeting of representatives of all UNA branches tant – lesson: learn your family members’ ple, who had a laundry list of other peo- in Canada. Meanwhile, the Publications Committee pledged to follow-up on postal names before you visit. I arrived in the ple and places to see while in beautiful delivery issues that plague the UNA’s two weekly newspapers, and members volun- tiny village of Perevoloka, tucked away western Ukraine, the plan may come in teered to work with Svoboda and The Weekly with regard to the content of their web- in the rolling foothills of the Ternopil handy. The key is to make clear right at sites. Plus, the Publications Committee underscored the newspapers’ critical need for Oblast, to a 20-person welcoming com- the outset of your meeting when you’re professional marketing in order to increase subscriptions and advertising income. mittee, with each relative holding either leaving and why. If you’re not careful, When all was said and done at the 2008 meeting of the General Assembly, one flowers or chocolates and introducing you may end up trapped – in a very thing stood out among all others: truly, this is a dedicated group of people – the great him or herself only briefly before vio- strange way – by the seething warmth majority of them volunteers – who freely give of their time and effort to work together lently embracing me. and gushing generosity of your relatives, for the good of the Ukrainian National Association, a cornerstone of our community. I made two errors here: I underesti- being fed constantly and celebrated like mated the number of relatives I’d be royalty. This did have its upsides, but meeting (I was expecting four, maybe again, there’s always a limit. five), and I didn’t quite have my family Although there’s no real comparison to tree down by heart. It would’ve helped to the experience of meeting a sort of “long- Sept. Turning the pages back... know, for example, that it was my Uncle lost” family, simply follow the aforemen- Vasyl who kept staring at me in pleasant tioned guidelines and you should be off disbelief during our first dinner (“It’s to a good start. Also keep in mind that 30 Last year, on September 30, 2007, Ukraine’s pre-term par- been 35 years since a member of your when you’re presented with two, four- liamentary elections resulted in a close finish for the leading family visited!” he later cried out.) pound bricks of homemade “salo” as a 2007 blocs, including the Party of Regions (PRU), with 34.35 per- gift from your family upon your depar- cent, and the Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc (YTB), which earned Danylo Peleschuk was The Ukrainian ture, don’t try smuggling the goods back 30.73 percent of the vote. Weekly’s summer editorial intern at the home – after more than two months, mine President Viktor Yushchenko was left with the decision on Kyiv Press Bureau. are still sitting in the refrigerator. whether to revive the Orange coalition, which combined would have a slight majority of 1.5 percent – including the YTB and the president’s bloc, Our Ukraine – People’s Self- Defense (OU-PSD), which won 14.6 percent – or risk the PRU coming to power again. Instead, Mr. Yushchenko played the role of peacemaker and called upon all political forces to unite. However, he did not specifically refer to a “broad coalition.” Mr. Yushchenko wanted to avoid putting YTB in the opposition, as that would have resulted in a fragile coalition, said Pavlo Buhlak, a political expert with the Strahema Center for Practical Politics in Kyiv. But if PRU was in the opposition, it would likely be an aggressive threat to Mr. Yushchenko’s government stability, Mr. Buhlak added. As a possible solution to the potential deadlock, Mr. Yushchenko proposed that members of the opposition be appointed to Cabinet posts, vice-prime ministerships and parliamentary committee chairmanships. Ms. Tymoshenko said she would never join a coalition government in which the PRU was a partner. Remaining in the opposition is “a lot more honest and beneficial for the country than becoming a political roof for a mafia,” she said. Yurii Lutsenko, leader of the People’s Self-Defense faction, insisted that his bloc would renew the Orange coalition and indicated that he and Ms. Tymoshenko invited Volodymyr Lytvyn, leader of the eponymous bloc, which earned 3.96 percent of the vote, to coalition talks as well. The Volodymyr Lytvyn Bloc was the biggest surprise of the election, gaining 305,000 votes from the previous year, to earn a total of 925,000 votes – an almost 50 percent increase from 2006. Attempting to explain the Lytvyn’s Bloc’s results, political analyst Ivan Lozowy said, “Nothing changed except for more public appearances.” “And, as we’ve seen in the past, public appearances and visibility don’t lead to election results. I’m pretty sure he bought up votes.”

Source: “No clear winner in Ukraine’s parliamentary elections,” by Zenon Zawada, Danylo Peleschuk (center) with his father’s side of the family in the village of The Ukrainian Weekly, October 7, 2007. Perevoloka, Ternopil Oblast. No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 7

NEWS AND VIEWS Faces and Places The 2008 presidential elections by Myron B. Kuropas and the reckoning to come by Alex Kuzma frat boys. (In the case of the Interior Department scandal, we have learned that The perfect candidate Years from now, I suspect that our chil- regulators were literally in bed with lobby- Democrats have finally found the per- he “strongly supports Roe v Wade and dren will look back on the election of 2008 ists from the oil and gas industry.) and reach one of two conclusions: Either fect candidate, a man who has united all will oppose any efforts to end it.” John McCain admitted during the ideological streams within their party. According to the National Rifle this will be the year when a slim majority of Michigan primaries that economic policy For the Democratic base, Sen. Barack Association (NRA), America’s anti-gun Americans restored a measure of sanity and was not his strong suit. What can we expect Obama is the real thing. According to the lobby also supports Sen. Obama. While an hope to our national government, or it will of the overnight media darling, Sarah Palin? National Journal’s 27th annual vote rat- Illinois Senator, he endorsed a ban on all be the year that the extreme right wing of She inherited a town government without a ings, the junior senator from Illinois is the handguns, voted to allow prosecution of the Republican Party again convinced deficit and promptly ran up an $11 million most liberal member of the U.S. Senate. people who use a firearm for self-defense Americans to ignore its abysmal perfor- dollar debt. Judging from the way she “gov- America’s academic elite is delighted in their homes, and supported increasing mance, reclaimed the White House and erned” Wasilla, Alaska, we can bet that in with the nominee because he is one of taxes on firearms and ammunition by 500 pushed America into deeper economic col- addition to her other deficiencies, Ms. Palin them: articulate, a thinker, a law professor percent. lapse. would make cronyism and personal vendet- and a published author who is reflective America’s education lobby wants Sen. For most of the past 30 years we have tas a cornerstone of her management style. and passionate. Sen. Obama also shares Obama in the White House. The 2008 been governed by what George H.W. Bush Eight years ago, Bill Clinton practically their long-held beliefs regarding the need Democratic Platform promises to “fix the once called “voodoo economics.” gift-wrapped a $230 billion dollar budget to change America, to make it less self- failures and broken promises of No Child Voodoo was based on a social compact: surplus that his successor happily disman- centered and money-fixated, less national- Left Behind.” “We will end the practice of Milton Friedman and the other high priests tled. Sen. McCain now supports making the istic, more cosmopolitan and sensitive to labeling schools failures,” the platform of the “supply side theory” promised us that Bush tax cuts permanent although as sena- the needs of the down-trodden and less continues, and “improve student learning if we only shrunk the federal and state gov- tor he voted against them, knowing they fortunate. Some academics applaud Sen. and success in school districts all across ernments, deregulated industries and banks, were reckless even as a temporary fix. Obama’s refusal to wear an American flag America by including the kinds of critical emasculated labor unions and gave massive Thanks to the GOP’s visceral aversion to in his lapel, a symbol for them of a cor- thinking, communication and problem- tax breaks to the corporate elite, we would any new taxes, America is now running up rupt, racist and imperialist nation pushing solving skills that our children will need.” witness an economic nirvana. The elite was nearly $10 trillion in debt, when we include its values and broken economic system on I don’t know if Sen. Obama is aware of supposed to “regulate itself,” to use all those the AIG bailout. Even diehard ideologues other nations. the language in his party platform, but juicy tax cut windfalls to reinvest in our like Sen. Richard Shelby of Alabama admits On October 4, 2007, Sen. Obama “critical thinking, communication and national infrastructure, and to trickle down that “there will be a reckoning.” explained on ABC that he “won’t wear problem-solving skills” have been learn- the fruits of its greed to the middle class. Yes, there will be a reckoning, but the that pin on my chest” because wearing it ing goals since the days of “progressive” Well, we’ve seen what the private sector GOP is gambling on postponing the inevita- “became a substitute for true patriotism, philosopher/educator John Dewey. can do when it’s allowed to run amok and ble and letting the entire crushing burden which is speaking out on issues that are of Because they are difficult to measure, create hair-brained lending schemes driven fall on our children and grandchildren. importance to our national security.” these goals represent the kind of foggy by short-term profits and a virtual absence Some “family values” these are. If we fur- Sen. Obama is a rock star in thinking that has contributed to the down- of accountability. We have watched the col- ther perpetuate the economic disaster Hollywood, a man admired by Jane ward spiral of American education. lapse of Lehman Brothers and Bear-Stearns. orchestrated by President Bush by electing Fonda, Sean Penn, Brad Pitt, Ben Affleck, According to a recent report (“Diploma to We have seen business leaders who never Sen. McCain and Gov. Palin, ours will be Barbara Streisand, George Clooney, Nowhere”), 30 percent of entering college remove their American flag lapel pins move the first generation to knowingly, willfully Robert De Niro, Jennifer Aniston and freshmen are enrolled in remedial classes. their investments to Shanghai and Dubai, and wantonly inflict a future on our children other Tinsel Town millionaires who also By way of contrast, the Republican while shutting down factories in Cleveland that is far bleaker than anything we’ve believe the United States needs fixing. In education platform promises “building on and Pittsburgh. imagined. the words of Jean Claude Van Damme, “I the basics, especially phonics, ending The Republicans can no longer be con- There is nothing patriotic about bank- want (my fans) to know that I believe in social promotions, ... classroom disci- sidered fiscal conservatives. They have rupting the national treasury and leaving Obama’s message of hope... Call me pline... strong leadership by principals.” behaved like fiscal anarchists and wayward future generations at the mercy of Chinese crazy, but I prefer the candidate who Sen. Obama apparently enjoys the sup- and Saudi creditors. It is not enough to chant appears to have barely verbal disdain for port of America’s youth (always ready Alexander Kuzma is an attorney and the mantra that the American economy is the emptiness and artificiality of politics.” for change) multiculturalists (all cultures non-profit fund-raiser who is active in fundamentally sound. Even the most solidly The anti-war crowd is energized by are equal), one-world globalists and, of the Ukrainian American community in built structures cannot withstand repeated Sen. Obama, who was against the Iraq war course, America’s blacks who rightfully Connecticut. For many years he served pounding from ideological wrecking balls from the get-go and who refuses to believe take pride in his accomplishments. In the as a community organizer with anti-pov- that strip away reasonable regulations, allow the surge was a success. He initially prom- words of Oprah Winfrey, “...I do believe erty agencies and environmental advoca- runaway spending on protracted wars, and ised to bring the troops home during his he is the one to bring us the audacity of cy groups in the Boston area. The views destroy a social safety net that millions of first year in office, win or lose in Iraq. The hope.” expressed in this letter are his own and Americans rely on to protect them from candidate’s anti-war credentials have been In the foreign policy arena, we know do not reflect the views of any organiza- burnished by his long association with Bill that Sen. Obama has promised to push for tion with which he may be associated. (Continued on page 18) Ayers and Bernadine Dohrn, two old a nuclear-free world, meet with Hugo members of the Weather Underground Chavez, Raul Castro and Mahmoud who wanted “to bring the war home” dur- Ahmadinejad without pre-conditions, and LETTER TO THE EDITOR ing the Vietnam era and make no apology reduce military spending. In the U.S. for bombing the U.S. Capitol, the Senate, he has authored the Global Poverty mortgage rates? Pentagon and other public buildings. Act (S.2433) which would obligate the An agent of change? We need a real change, not Republicans. The mainstream media are ecstatic over United States to direct more money, some Sen. Obama. NBC might as well be listed $845 billion according to one estimate, Peter Terrebetzky as one of his paid contributors, while one- over and above present levels of foreign Not John McCain Maspeth, N.Y. time MSNBC anchor Chris Matthews aid. Sen. Obama has already insinuated Dear Editor: claims he felt a “thrill going up my leg” himself into the presidential politics of Kenya, a nation in which he has strong Mr. McCain is not an “agent of We welcome your opinion while listening to an Sen. Obama speech. change.” He wants to give us four more Barbara Walters believes the senator is family ties. years of the incompetence of the Bush The Ukrainian Weekly welcomes letters “sexy.” Congressional Democrats support Sen. administration and the Republicans. to the editor and commentaries on a vari- Planned Parenthood and the National Obama because he has promised to raise The last eight years have been one ety of topics of concern to the Ukrainian Abortion Rights Action League taxes, thereby providing more money for disaster after another, from the security American and Ukrainian Canadian com- (NARAL) are firmly in Sen. Obama’s needed social programs. In their minds, a lapse on 9/11 to the two wars we cannot munities. Opinions expressed by colum- corner. He has consistently supported Democratic Congress working with a nists, commentators and letter-writers are Democratic White House is a win-win sit- win and the current financial collapse that their own and do not necessarily reflect partial-birth abortions. In 2001, while will cost us billions of dollars. The serving in the Illinois Senate, he was the uation for the United States. the opinions of either The Weekly edito- Are Ukrainian Americans on board the Republicans still have not rebuilt New rial staff or its publisher, the Ukrainian only senator to speak against the Born Orleans, and it’ll be a long time before National Association. Alive Infants Protection Act, a bill that Obama campaign wagon? Of course. Galveston is back in business. Letters should be typed and signed (anon- would have protected babies who survive Julian Kulas informs me that Andrew They’re trying to bail out their con- ymous letters are not published). Letters are late term, labor-induced abortions. Today, Fedynsky, Ulana Mazurkevich, Peter stituency, the have-mores and the have- accepted also via e-mail at staff@ukrweek- the multi-billion-dollar abortion industry Borisow and Ihor Gawdiak are enthusias- a-lots, but where is the bailout for ly.com. The daytime phone number and has no stronger advocate in Washington, tic supporters of the Obama-Biden ticket. Social Security, our seniors, our veter- address of the letter-writer must be given than Sen. Obama. Other Ukrainian luminaries are being for verification purposes. Please note that a ans who are turned down for benefits, Given Sen. Obama’s abortion advoca- recruited by Mr. Kulas for what promises daytime phone number is essential in order to be a historic, hard-fought campaign. our poor, our citizens who don’t have or for editors to contact letter-writers regarding cy, it is no surprise that the National are overpaying for medical insurance, clarifications or questions. Organization for Women (NOW) formally our infrastructure, our citizens who are Please note: THE LENGTH OF LETTERS endorsed him on September 16 “with great Myron Kuropas’s e-mail address is getting ripped off by increases in their CANNOT EXCEED 500 WORDS. enthusiasm” because, among other things, [email protected]. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 No. 39

percent in 2007) and lose 20 seats in Mr. Taran said. The three leading political but remains the acting chair until he is Yushchenko... Parliament, the poll reported. forces would still have to find some way replaced. (Continued from page 1) Meanwhile, the Yulia Tymoshenko to compromise and work together, which Furthermore, Mr. Yatsenyuk hasn’t port Mr. Yushchenko’s candidacy for Bloc (YTB) would earn the most votes at they haven’t been able to do for the past been tainted with any allegations or proof of corruption, maintaining an image as a president, the Sotsiovymir poll reported. 23 percent (as compared to 31 percent in two years and currently can’t do in the few remaining weeks available to form a moderate, progressive reformer. Mr. Yushchenko would lose a run-off 2007) and gain 15 seats, while the Party new coalition. “Yatsenyuk has great ambition to cre- election against both Prime Minister Yulia of Regions of Ukraine (PRU) would win With the presidential election ate his own political force,” Mr. Taran Tymoshenko (13 percent to 34 percent) 21 percent of votes (34 percent in 2007) approaching in late 2009-early 2010, nei- said. “Among those who lost faith or and opposition leader Viktor Yanukovych and lose 24 seats, the Sotsiovymir poll ther the Tymoshenko Bloc nor Our don’t trust anyone, he can claim his own (21 percent to 27 percent), the poll revealed. Ms. Tymoshenko would handily defeat Ukraine want to form a coalition with the electoral slice. Yatsenyuk has ratings, but revealed. Mr. Yanukovych if a presidential election Party of Regions out of concern for los- unfortunately no political structure of “Very little reserves are left to replen- were held, as 36 percent respondents said ing votes in western Ukraine, Mr. Taran support.” ish positive support, and he has very seri- they would vote for the pro-Western pop- said. Ukraine’s second most trusted politi- ous work ahead to improve trust,” Mr. ulist, compared to 25 percent for the “Although a few political forces would cian is boxing champion Vitali Klitschko, Taran said. Donbas native. be able to improve their results and who ran for Kyiv mayor twice (in 2006 From one angle, Ukrainians understand All five factions in Parliament would increase their votes and accordingly gain and 2007) and finished in second and national security is important, he said, but remain without any newcomers. more mandates, the make-up of the third place, respectively. at the same time, they don’t want a radi- More than 5 percent of poll respon- Verkhovna Rada would inherit the same “He is perceived as a boxer and a good calization of the situation that would dents said they would vote for the problems it currently has,” he said. guy who can be trusted, but not as some- involve them in a foreign conflict. Communist Party of Ukraine (5 percent “Significant changes wouldn’t happen, one for whom one can vote,” he said. “Yushchenko looks like a romantic to in 2007) and gain 11 seats in Parliament, and the general picture would remain the “Klitschko has the problem of transform- Ukrainians – a person who is possibly while the Volodymyr Lytvyn Bloc would same.” ing his high level of popularity and trust ahead of his time and is working toward a earn 5 percent of votes (4 percent in Nevertheless, pre-term elections are into political ratings.” hope for Ukraine that exists among a cer- 2007) and gain 18 seats. the most likely outcome of the current The Kyiv International Institute of tain group of the intelligentsia,” Mr. Taran The Single Center political project cre- political crisis, Mr. Taran said. Sociology polled 2,036 respondents said. ated by Presidential Secretariat Chair “For the political forces, it will be between September 1 and 7. It declined to “He took a very radical, concretely Viktor Baloha hasn’t attained even 1 per- exceptionally difficult to reach agree- disclose its source of financing for the pro-Ukrainian position that wasn’t reflect- cent of electoral support, the poll reported. ment,” he said. “Nobody knows what poll. The poll’s margin of error was 2.3 ed in electoral preferences. Ukrainians Russian integrationist Natalia Vitrenko electoral losses will result, particularly percent. prefer a more temperate, more calm posi- is no longer a factor in national Ukrainian the Tymoshenko Bloc.” Sotsiovymir polled 2,100 respondents tion and don’t want Ukraine to become politics because the Communists have Despite the lack of political consensus between September 4 and 11 at the involved in geopolitical games,” he captured much of her electorate, Mr. and stability, Ukrainians are increasingly expense of the International Institute for added. Taran said. “The Communists devoured active in politics and more than enough Democracy, a Ukrainian non-governmen- If the president decides to dismiss the her,” he said. “If you listen to voters will turn out for the next election tal organization. The margin of error was government and call pre-term parliamen- Symonenko’s rhetoric nowadays, it’s far to meet the quorum, Mr. Taran said. 2.2 percent. tary elections in mid-October, he would more radical than it was several years “This is a cultural phenomenon,” he Membership in the North Atlantic gain popularity among the public and ago. I think this was a play on Vitrenko’s said. “It seems to me politics and ‘maid- Treaty Organization (NATO) has the most could gain as much as 12 percent support, electorate.” ans’ have become a cultural amusement support among young and educated Mr. Taran said. Pre-term parliamentary elections won’t for Ukrainians, like a television series Ukrainians, the Sotsiovymir poll However, the Our Ukraine bloc would resolve the current gridlock and inability which they constantly watch and discuss revealed. earn 7 percent of votes (compared to 14 to form lasting government coalitions, in the streets. The Brazilians have About 34 percent of Ukrainians with Carnaval, the Germans have Oktoberfest, graduate degrees support NATO member- and the Ukrainians have politics and ship, compared to 24 percent of those ‘maidans.’” who didn’t complete high school. Meanwhile, the most trusted politician More than 32 percent of Ukrainians in Ukraine is the acting chair of the between age 18 and 24 support NATO Verkhovna Rada, 34-year-old Arseniy membership, compared to 26 percent of Yatsenyuk. those age 50 and older. In leading the current convocation of “If the current demographic tendencies Parliament, Mr. Yatsenyuk cast himself as are maintained in Ukrainian society, then the voice of reason amidst the warring Ukraine is gradually drifting toward political factions, which appealed to NATO,” Mr. Taran said. “Sooner or later, Ukrainians listening to the sessions on Ukraine will become a NATO member, as their radios or watching television news was stated at the Bucharest summit. All highlights. Mr. Yatsenyuk officially we need to do is wait. How long we wait resigned as Rada chair on September 16, depends on Ukraine’s politicians.”

surpasses the rate of GDP growth. The Ukrainian government... government continues to propose social (Continued from page 1) initiatives, the realization of which will remain true to her promise of extending increase inflationary pressures.” for a second year the government’s pro- If all the budget’s government pay- gram of repaying bank deposits that ments are executed, she said, the budget’s Ukrainians lost during the Soviet Union’s projected 1.4 percent deficit would bal- collapse, earmarking 10 billion hrv ($2.0 loon to 3.4 percent, which the Ukrainian billion). economy can’t handle. President Viktor Yushchenko also ham- Government spending to prepare for mered the Tymoshenko government’s the Euro-2012 soccer championship will budget, criticizing it for failing to ear- double, as will as funding for the coal, mark funds to pay Ukraine’s outstanding aviation and aerospace industries. debt to Russia, neglecting to finance criti- The 2009 budget projects gross domes- cal energy projects and denying funds for tic product (GDP) growth of 6 percent affordable housing programs. next year, a realistic projection consider- Furthermore, the Presidential ing the GDP increased more than 7 per- Secretariat’s economic projections aren’t cent in the first eight months of 2008, Mr. as optimistic, expecting inflation of 14 Kyseliov said. percent and GDP growth of 5 percent in For the first time in Ukrainian history, 2009. GDP will exceed 1 trillion hrv, he said. Among the biggest threats to a stable While allies of the Tymoshenko Bloc budget next year is the surge in natural lauded the budget proposal, its enemies gas prices the Russian Federation has were quick to criticize, immediately dis- repeatedly threatened. Ukraine needs to missing its suggestion that inflation prepare to pay world prices for Russian would be kept to 9.5 percent. natural gas, Ms. Akimova said, estimating They pointed to the threat of inflation a price of $360 per 1,000 cubic meters. as a result of the increased social pay- “For its harsh position on the conflict ments that Ms. Tymoshenko typically in Georgia, it’s not worth it for Ukraine to favors in her political war chest. expect Russia to offer serious concessions “The government’s budget policy has in natural gas negotiations,” Mr. Kyseliov an inflationary character,” said Iryna said. “If the current price is $79.5 per Akimova, a national deputy with the 1,000 cubic meters, it would be a grand Party of Regions of Ukraine. “The rate of success in 2009 if Ukraine got a price less growth of social expenses considerably than $350.” No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 9 Film “Vladyka Andrey” aims to tell the story of Sheptytsky by Illya M. Labunka Kyiv Press Bureau KYIV – Ukrainian filmmaker Oles Yanchuk, whose directorial credits include “Famine-33” (about the Holodomor) and “The Undefeated” (about the life of the legendary leader of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army Roman Shukhevych) has released his latest fea- ture-length film, “Vladyka Andrey.” The film, which had its Kyiv premier on August 23, is a cinematic attempt to portray the fascinating life of Servant of God Andrey Sheptytsky, one of the great- est Ukrainian Church leaders in the first half of the 20th century and arguably one of the most influential figures in 20th century Ukrainian history. Prior to its premier in Kyiv, the film had already enjoyed a limited screening in the cities of Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk and The actor Taras Postnikov (center) portraying the young Andrey Sheptytsky as a Poltava, as well as Cannes in the non- military officer serving in the Austro-Hungarian army, in a scene from the film competitive category of the movie indus- Poster for the new feature film “Vladyka “Vladyka Andrey.” try’s most famous film festival, held each Andrey” directed by Oles Yanchuk. year in May. Metropolitan Sheptytsky’s personal as Dovhenko State Cinema Service Ukraine, well as his ecclesiastical and political – the National Film Studio of and the often very tumultuous – life is portrayed Ukrainian Congress Committee of in three biographical stages throughout America (UCCA). Ukraine’s Ministry of the movie. Culture and Tourism financed 80 percent Metropolitan Sheptytsky as a young of the film’s budget while the Lviv Oblast boy is sympathetically portrayed by Council allocated approximately $62,000 12-year-old Roman Hryniv, while the in support of the film project. Additional actor Taras Postnikov represents financial support for the film was provided Metropolitan Sheptytsky as a young offi- by the Lviv Oblast State Administration cer serving in the Austro-Hungarian army and the Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky who struggles with his vocation and all its Fund for Spiritual Rebirth. uncertainties and responsibilities – both Although the lion’s share of filming during and after his military service – as took place in the western Ukrainian city he confronts one of the most difficult, but of Lviv, substantial footage was also ultimately rewarding, choices of his life. filmed at the monasteries of Krekhiv and Veteran actor Serhii Romaniuk affords Univ, as well as the towns of Zolochiv the viewer an excellent physical and and Sudova Vyshnia (all in Lviv visual depiction of Sheptytsky as the Oblast). Additional location shooting great pastor of his flock that he was. took place in the picturesque Hutsul “I’ve had very stereotypical roles in region of the Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, the the past. I played generals, police offi- city of Chernihiv in northern Ukraine, as A scene from the film “Vladyka Andrey” depicting Kurt Levin as a boy as he is cers and convicts. So when I was offered well as the Vatican. being comforted by Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky at the Metropolitan’s resi- the role of Metropolitan Sheptytsky, I Metropolitan Sheptytsky’s life spanned dence during the Nazi occupation of Lviv. Kurt Levin’s father was the chief rabbi of Lviv at the time. became hesitant. I knew it would not be two world wars and various foreign occu- easy to portray such a figure. I had the pations of ethnic Ukrainian territory. Each life persona as Andrey Sheptytsky, the movie begs a scene, however short, depict- feeling that I would not be able to period, beginning with the Austro- daunting task, coupled with time con- ing the metropolitan’s official condemna- authentically depict this role. The only Hungarian, continuing with the Russian, straints, becomes that much harder to tion of the genocidal execution by hunger way to execute the role was to evolve Polish, first Soviet and the German occu- tackle. As a result, with a running time of of his brethren just across the Zbruch river. into it,” admitted Mr. Romaniuk. pations and ending with the second Soviet 2 hours and 5 minutes, the film’s weak The majority of Ukraine’s citizens in The actor said he spent three days in occupation, is authentically and accurately script does not allow the multi-faceted the eastern, southern and even central an unheated monastery in western depicted throughout the film thanks to legacy of Sheptytsky to be fully grasped regions of the country still possess a very Ukraine to get a feel for the role. “But a appropriate and well-chosen costumes, and appreciated by the viewer. limited, if not outright skewed, sense of few more days and the director could props and both interior and exterior shots. The Ukrainian Catholic metropolitan Metropolitan Sheptytsky’s transcendence have lost his main actor,” added Mr. In fact, according to the director, no artifi- was not only a religious-philosophical and unparalleled significance, largely due Romaniuk, as he recalled the physically, cial sets were constructed or used for the figure of profound piety, exceptional wis- to effective Soviet-era propaganda. spiritually and emotionally demanding filming of interior and exterior scenes. dom, keen vision and politesse, but also a Instead of spending precious frames of rigidity of life in a cloister. A major challenge for any screenwriter major patron of the arts who established celluloid on sexual innuendo, the film The film, with a budget of just over $2 and director is to comprehensively por- the Lviv National Museum of Art in would have done the legacy of this true million, is being released and distributed tray on screen the biographical story of 1913. In addition, Metropolitan 20th century Renaissance giant a much jointly by the Ministry of Culture and any renowned figure. But when you’re Sheptytsky personally sponsored, among greater service by focusing even more Tourism of Ukraine, the Oleksander faced with interpreting such a larger-than- others, such world-class painters as footage on the pastoral and scholarly Oleksa Novakivskyi and Mykhailo Moroz deeds as well as humanitarian and bene- by providing them with scholarships to factorial contributions of Metropolitan study art abroad. It would have been nice Sheptytsky. to have witnessed even a snippet of such “With the film ‘Vladyka Andrey’ we generosity on screen. are only beginning to unfold the essence Metropolitan Sheptytsky as pastor of his behind this extraordinary individual,” flock was well-known for his genuine affec- said Mr. Yanchuk, following the Kyiv tion for children and in one touching premier of the movie. According to Mr. moment in the film he is seen surrounded Yanchuk, the life and times of by a group of kids playing in a grove on the Metropolitan Sheptytsky warrant the pro- outskirts of Lviv. (The children were all duction of an entire mini-series based on orphans in real life). Such a scene, as well the legacy of the Church leader. as the entire film, would have been greatly The movie, co-produced by Mr. complemented and enhanced had the script Yanchuk and New Yorker Askold included – even as a voiceover narrative – Lozynskyj, was released in theaters the fact that the metropolitan not only estab- nationwide in Ukraine on September 4. lished a children’s hospital in Lviv (which The film will also be released on DVD by today’s bears his name), but was generous the end of the year and plans are under enough to donate land from one of his way to distribute the Ukrainian-language estates for the benefit of establishing a film with subtitles throughout Europe, campsite for the Ukrainian scouts of Plast. Russia and North America. In addition, as Ukraine and the Oles Yanchuk directing a “fin de siecle” era ballroom dancing scene from the Ukrainian diaspora prepare to mark the All photos courtesy of Oles Yanchuk, film “Vladyka Andrey.” 75th anniversary of the Holodomor, the director of “Vladyka Andrey.” 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 No. 39 No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 11 Sitch swimmers’ winning streak continues at Soyuzivka by Marika Bokalo KERHONKSON, N.Y. – Hurricane warnings did not dampen the spirits of 47 swimmers who participated in the 52nd annual swim meet of the Ukrainian Sports Federation of the U.S.A. and Canada (known by its Ukrainian acro- nym as USCAK) held at the beautiful Soyuzivka pool during Labor Day week- end. The races were very exciting as evi- denced by the numerous onlookers – guests and parents alike. The official opening of the tennis and swimming competitions began with the raising of the flags and singing the national anthems of the United States, Canada and Ukraine. Words of welcome were extended by George Sawchak, USCAK tennis chair; Roma Lisovich, Treasurer of the Ukrainian National Association; Omelan Twardowsky, USCAK representative; and Marika Bokalo, USCAK swim chair. Participants included members of the Ukrainian Athletic Educationals Association Chornomorska Sitch based in Whippany, N.J.; the Tryzub Sports The Chornomorska Sitch swim team and team officials after their win at Soyuzivka. Club in Horsham, Pa.; the Ukrainian American Youth Association (UAYA) Peter Prociuk, Myron Olesnycky, Natalia management and staff of Soyuzivka for the girls under age 10 category in the and Plast Ukrainian Scouting Girardi, Ted Kozak, Angelina Kozak, the use of the beautiful pool and for the 50-meter freestyle, 25-meter breaststroke Organization. The swim meet ran Orest Lebed, Walter Mosuriak, Kateryna congenial atmosphere. and 25-meter butterfly. smoothly as usual due to the support and Olchowecky, George Oryshkewych, Sofia Representatives of the participating Cheers resounded as the final team help of many volunteers. Kaczor and Lesya Mikuta. organizations distributed medals and tro- results were announced: Chornomorska The swim meet was organized and led During the presentation of the medals phies provided by the Ukrainian National Sitch, 219 points; UAYA, 92 points; by Marika Bokalo. John Makar was the after the meet, Ms. Bokalo offered words Association. Tryzub, 47 points; and Plast 30 points. head judge, and the starter was Roman of praise to the swimmers and heartfelt It was an exciting Olympic year as old After the conclusion of the ceremonies, Hirniak. The scorers were Taissa Bokalo- thanks to the parents who brought their records from 1993 were broken and new the participants parted with hugs and Hegarty, Marusia Makar, Christine Peters children. ones were made by Nina Oryshkewych of promises to see each other next year – and Nick Prociuk. Serving as timers were: Gratitude was extended also to the Plast Cleveland. She set new records in same time, same place. INDIVIDUAL RESULTS 3. Nicholas Mosuriak (UAYA), 16.68 100 m freestyle

BOYSBOYS 10 AND UNDEUNDERR BOYS 13-14 1. Luke Kuryluk (UAYA), 1:02.59 25 m freestyle 50 m freestyle 50 m freestyle 2. Mark Makar (Sitch), 1:02.65 1. Marek Mikuta (Sitch), 26.11 1. Pavlo Kozak (Sitch), 33.53 1. Markian Blazejowskyj (Sitch), 39.35 3. Joey Bilkairous (Sitch), 1:06.50 2. Anthony Napreev (Sitch), 40.69 2. Petryk Chopivsky (Tryzub), 34.09 2. Roman Melnyk (Tryzub), 39.86 50 m backstroke 3. Alexander Zelez (UAYA), 36.93 3. Adrian Teniuch (UAYA), 46.20 50 m freestyle 1. Gregory Fat (Tryzub), 30.73 1. Marek Mikuta (Sitch), 1:02.20 25 m backstroke 50 m backstroke 2. William Makar (Sitch), 32.36 2. Anthony Napreev (Sitch), 1:36.89 1. Darrick Girardi (Sitch), 21.55 1. Roman Melnyk (Tryzub), 56.42 3. Joey Bilkairous (Sitch), 33.03 2. Nicholas Mosuriak (UAYA), 22.75 25 m backstroke 50 m breaststroke 50 m breaststroke 1. Oles Polishchuk (Sitch), 26.11 25 m breaststroke 1. Markian Blazejowskyj (Sitch), 46.69 1. Mark Makar (Sitch), 37.01 2. Marek Mikuta (Sitch), 39.58 1. Pavlo Kozak (Sitch), 20.56 1. Roman Melnyk (Tryzub), 56.70 2. Basil Stolar (UAYA), 38.08 2. Alexander Zelez (UAYA), 20.69 3. Alex Nedzmerja (Sitch) 46.27 25 m breaststroke 3. Petryk Chopivsky (Sitch) 22.29 50 m butterfly 1. Oles Polishchuk (Sitch), 24.36 1. Markian Blazejowskyj (Sitch), 53.48 50 m butterfly 25 m butterfly 1. Gregory Fat (Tryzub), 28.20 25m butterfly 1. Nicholas Mosuriak (UAYA), 18.34 GIRLS 13-14 2. William Makar (Sitch), 28.62 1. Oles Polishchuk (Sitch), 22.61 2. Pavlo Kozak (Sitch), 18.89 100 m individual medley 3. Andrij Olchowecky (Tryzub), 36.75 4 x 25m relay 3. Stefan Olesnycky (Sitch), 20.37 1. Lesia Olesnycky (Sitch), 1:22.87 4 x 50 m relay 1. Oles Polishchuk, Marek Mikuta, Anthony 2. Andrea Zelez (UAYA), 1:36.27 1. Mark Makar, Markian Blazejowskyj, William Napreev, Adrian Centore (Sitch), 1:50.72 4 x 25 m relay 1. Pavlo Kozak, Darrick Girardi, Petryk 3. Lydia Apostoliuk (UAYA), 1:36.67 Makar, Joey Bilkairous (Sitch), 2:18.57 GIRLSGIRLS 10 AND UNDER Chopivsky, Daniel Centore (Sitch), 1:09.41 2. Gregory Fat, Roman Olchowecky, Christina 50 m freestyle 2. Oles Polishchuk, Alexander Zelez, Stefan Fat, Andrew Olchowecky, (Tryzub), 2:21.38 25 m freestyle 1. Lesia Olesnycky (Sitch), 31.34 Olesnycky, Nicholas Mosuriak (Sitch/UAYA), 3. Luke Kuryluk, Alex Nedzmerja, Basil Stolar, 1. Anya Oryshkewych (Plast), 19.09 2. Camille Bobiak (UAYA), 31.68 1:16.80 Lida Apostoliuk (UAYA/Sitch), 2:39.62 2. Arianna Centore (Sitch), 20.92 3. Lydia Apostoliuic (UAYA), 36.72 3. Alexandra Lemekha (Sitch), 21.03 GIRLS 11-12 GIRLS 15 AND OVER 100 m freestyle 50 m freestyle 25 m freestyle 1. Camille Bobiak (UAYA), 1:15.23 100 m individual medley *1. Nina Oryshkewych (Plast), 33.50 1. Amelia Kachnykewych-Danovitch (Sitch), 2. Andrea Zelez (UAYA), 1:24.42 1. Christina Fat (Tryzub), 1:26.15 2. Alexandra Lemekha (Sitch), 47.87 15.00 3. Korinna Hudyma (UAYA), 1:41.69 2. Bohdanna Stolar (UAYA), 1:33.27 3. Julianna Paslawsky (Sitch), 1:00.53 2. Kateryna Nozhenko (Sitch), 17.33 50 m backstroke 50 m freestyle 3. Alexandra Teniuch (UAYA), 18:03 25 m backstroke 1. Lydia Apostoliuk (UAYA), 47.26 1. Victoria Mosuriak (UAYA), 31.19 1. Arianna Centore (Sitch), 23.13 2. Christina Fat (Tryzub), 33.97 50 m freestyle 2. Anya Oryshkewych (Plast), 24.33 50 m breaststroke 3. Lesia Chopivsky (Sitch), 36.67 1. Amelia Kachnykewych-Danovitch (Sitch), 3. Sofia Polishchuk (Sitch), 26.19 1. Andrea Zelez (UAYA), 47.24 32.66 100 m freestyle 2. Korinna Hudyma (UAYA), 50.77 25 m breaststroke 2. Christina Hudyma (UAYA), 1:15.97 1. Melissa McPhillips (Sitch), 1:33.99 3. Melissa McPhillips (Sitch), 53.03 *1. Nina Oryshkewych (Plast), 19.86 25 m breaststroke 50 m backstroke 2. Anya Oryshkewych (Plast), 27.19 50 m butterfly 1. Kateryna Nozhenko (Sitch), 21.46 1. Victoria Mosuriak (UAYA), 37.71 3. Sofia Polishchuk (Sitch), 27.76 1. Lesia Olesnycky (Sitch), 37.10 2. Alexandra Teniuch (UAYA), 23.57 2. Lesia Chopivsky (Sitch), 44.20 2. Camille Bobiaic (UAYA), 37.55 25 m butterfly 3. Christina Hudyma (UAYA), 31.85 3. Bohdanna Stolar (UAYA), 46.52 *1. Nina Oryshkewych (Plast), 16.38 BOYS 15 AND OVER 50 m breaststroke 2. Sofia Polishchuk (Sitch), 29.43 25 m butterfly 1. Amelia Kachnykewych-Danovitch (Sitch), 100 m individual medley 1. Lesia Chopivsky (Sitch), 54.90 4 x 25 m relay 16.15 1. Gregory Fat (Tryzub), 1:04.56 50 m butterfly 1. Sofia Polishchuk, Alexandra LemeKha, Maya 2. Kateryna Nozhenko (Sitch), 18.70 2. William Makar (Sitch), 1:08.70 1. Christina Fat (Tryzub), 39.52 Lopatynska, Julianna Paslawsky (Sitch), 1:41.43 3. Alexandra Teniuch (UAYA), 23.90 3. Luke Kuryluk (UAYA), 1:14.93 4 x 50 m relay BOYS 11-12 4 x 25 m relay 50 m freestyle 1. Victoria Mosoriak, Andrea Zelez, Bohdanna 25 m freestyle 1. Anya Oryshkewych, Amelia Kachnykewych- 1. Mark Makar (Sitch), 27.53 Stolar, Camille Bobiak (UAYA) 2:23.92 1. Petryk Chopivsky (Sitch), 15.34 Donovitch, Nina Oryshkewych, Kateryna 2. Roman Olchowecky (Tryzub), 28.44 2. Lesia Chopivsky, Kateryna Nozhenko, Melissa 2. Alexander Zelez (UAYA), 16.33 Nozhenko, (Sitch/Plast), 1:11.03 3. Joey Bilkairous (Sitch), 28.83 McPhillips, Lesia Olesnycky (Sitch) 2:57.06 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 No. 39 Eighth Lemko “Vatra” held in upstate New York at UAYA resort by Steven Howansky his welcoming speech, he indicated that the Lemko Vatra is a Ukrainian festival ELLENVILLE, N.Y. – The bonfire at of Lemko culture – which is evidence of the traditional “Lemko “Vatra” in the the fact that Lemkos continue to preserve U.S.A. burned for the eighth year in a row, their traditions and culture, and which is on July 4-6, at the resort of the Ukrainian an indication that historical memories American Youth Association (UAYA) in and ethnic feelings still exist. Ellenville, N.Y. Each year, this bonfire Next, he invited on stage such leaders blazes amid a constellation of other Lemko of the Ukrainian-Lemko community as: festivals each dubbed a Vatra (bonfire), Zenon Halkowycz, head of OOL in the around the world – in Zdynia on U.S.A.; Steven Howansky, head of the Lemkivshchyna, Monasteryska in Ukraine, Lemko Research Foundation in America; Svidnyk in Slovakia, Serbia and Canada – Stefan Zhuravsky, head of the Committee where fate has dispersed Lemkos from for the Building of the Lemko Chapel; and their never-forgotten homeland. Bohdan Harhaj, head of Ukrainian This year the Organization for the American Youth Association, each of Steven Howansky Defense of Lemko Ukraine (known by its whom took turns welcoming the hundreds “Starosta” Vasyl Harhaj (left) opens eighth Lemko Vatra. Also seen are Zenon Ukrainian acronym OOL) conducted this of participants who came to the festival. Halkowycz, Steven Howansky, Stefan Zhurawski, Ivan Zawada, John Wasichko and festival together with the Ukrainian Mr. Harhaj also invited on stage the heads John Suchowacky. American Youth Association to commem- of the OOL branches and thanked them orate the 75th anniversary of the 1932-33 for helping to organize this event. Famine-Genocide in Ukraine and the 70th Additionally, Mr. Harhaj greeted other anniversary of the tragic death of the leaders of the Ukrainian community who Ukrainian military commander Yevhen were present, among them: Bishop John Konovalets. Bura of Philadelphia; Ivan Burtyk, mem- Early on Friday, July 4, guests started ber of the New Jersey State Council of to arrive at the picturesque UAYA resort the Ukrainian Congress Committee of where they had a chance to listen during America; Michael Koziupa, president of the late afternoon to the music of the the Organization for the Defense of Four ensemble Cheres and to Suzirya soloist Freedoms for Ukraine (ODFFU); Luba Shchypchyk, among other artists. Valentyna Torakhivska, head Branch 7 of In the evening, guests danced to the ODFFU; Volodymyr Waskiv, member of music of the band Hrim. the National Board of the 2nd Division of Throughout the day on Saturday, the the Ukrainian Insurgent Army; Zenon scent of roasting pig – already an annual Wojtowycz, the keynote speaker and sec- tradition at the Vatra – wafted through the ond vice-president of the OOL national air, as guests had the opportunity to eat a board; and Peter Kosciolek, director of piece, along with other plentiful the UAYA campgrounds. Ukrainian dishes, such as varenyky, To conclude the opening ceremony, kovbasa with kapusta and hot borsch. the traditional ritual of lighting the festi- At 5 p.m., the festival “starosta” (tradi- val bonfire was conducted by OOL mem- tional village elder) Vasyl Harhaj wel- bers Mr. Halkowycz, Petro Gres, Bohdan The lighting of the “Vatra” bonfire is conducted by Zenon Halkowycz, Ivan comed all present and officially opened Kikta, John Zawada and John Wasiczko. Zawada, John Suchowacky and Petro Gres. the eighth Lemko Vatra in the U.S.A. In The ensemble Promin, under the direc- tion of Bohdanna Wolanska, sang the p.m. on the outside stage, where Vatra Lemko hymn “Hory Nashi Karpaty,” and participants listened to the keynote speech the sound of Lemko music floated across of OOL Second Vice-President the festival field. Wojtowycz, titled, “Holodomor and Akcja The concert program then began, led by ‘Wisła’ – Genocides of Our Nation.” the mistress and master of ceremonies, Sunday’s concert continued with per- Halyna Semenyak and Mykhaylo Huchko. formances by the ensemble Mriya, the Promin opened with a performance of sev- choir of St. Nicholas Church, singer eral Lemko folk songs, followed by per- Tanya Chorniy, and others. formances of Ukrainian and Lemko music Finally, on behalf of the organizers, by such artists as Lilia Ostapenko, the sis- Mr. Harhaj thanked the performing artists ters Uliana and Natalia Malhivsky along for entertaining the audience for three with Bohdan Bykhvak, the duo Bandurna days; the members of OOL and UAYA for Rozmova, singer Vika Hordieva, the duo their efforts in making the event success- Udech, and others. The folk dance ensem- ful; all the volunteers for preparing the ble Obrij, which also performed many eth- food and tending the kitchen and food nic dances, created particular excitement stands (particularly Nick Kulyk and Petro among viewers. Additionally, local humor- Lukashyn for roasting the pig); and all of ist Petro Wyslocky entertained the audi- the participants who attended the event. ence with his original jokes. The eighth Lemko Vatra eventually came From the evening until the early morn- to an end, as Mr. Harhaj officially closed it ing, guests were then invited to enjoy by saying: “Have a safe trip home, and see themselves at dances inside the main hall you at the ninth Lemko Vatra.” The 2009 with the musical group Halychany, as Vatra is planned for the early summer. well as downstairs in the bar with the group Udech. Sunday’s program began with a liturgy in front of the Lemko-style chapel of St. Michael the Archangel. Members of OOL, UAYA and other organizations gathered and held flags, while Bishop Bura – accompanied by the Revs. Andriy Dudkevych of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church of Passaic, N.J., and Philip Weiner of St. Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church of Yonkers, N.Y. – conducted the liturgy and “panakhyda” to commemorate the 1932-33 Famine-Genocide and 1938 death of Col. Konovalets. The choir of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church sang during the liturgy. Afterwards, Mr. Koziupa delivered a commemorative speech and members of the Ukrainian community placed flowers before monuments in memory of Konovalets and others. The Vatra program then resumed at 2 Keynote speaker Zenon Wojtowycz. No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 13 What’s a Ukrainian wedding without a “korovai”? The Ukrainian Museum holds workshop in “Baking Traditional Wedding Breads” by Romana Labrosse were accompanied by rituals that includ- with Myrosia Cap ed bread.” Today, the best-known ritual breads are the Easter “paska,” the NEW YORK – Whether they walked Christmas “kolach” and, of course, the over from just a few blocks away in wedding korovai. Manhattan’s East Village, traveled for In ancient times, before the introduc- hours from another state or flew thou- tion of religious and civil weddings, mar- sands of miles from across the continent, riages were legitimized by following pre- everyone who attended The Ukrainian scribed rituals, one of which was the Museum’s first workshop in “Baking communal consumption of a korovai. “A Traditional Wedding Breads” on May 10 korovai was baked to celebrate the union had the same goal: to learn how to bake of a man and a woman,” Ms. Wolynetz and decorate a “korovai” (wedding bread) explained. “The korovai had to be round and create a “hiltse” (wedding tree). (the shape of the sun), ringed with a braid And learn they did. Lubow Wolynetz, (symbolizing everlasting love, an curator of the museum’s folk art collec- unbreakable bond, a tightly knit family), tion, organizer of the workshop, and and decorated with symbols made of noted folklorist and educator, began the dough.” The decorations were for good session by explaining the importance of luck, and the entire korovai was consid- bread in Ukrainian traditions. Because ered essential for good luck in the mar- Ukraine has been an agrarian society riage. since ancient times, she said, bread has Even after the introduction of always played a central role in every Christianity, couples in Ukraine celebrat- important event. ed both a church wedding and a folk “Ukrainians have consistently main- wedding. In fact, until the 19th century, a tained that, as long as they have bread, marriage was not considered consummat- they will not go hungry,” she added. ed until the folk wedding had taken “Every important event in a person’s life, place. Luda Lozowy every change of season, and, in time, As with all ritual breads, a great num- The traditional korovai takes on a slightly different look in each region of every holy day – all these milestones ber of “magical” rites were associated Ukraine. Some of these regional variations, baked and decorated by instructor Larysa Zielyk, were on display during the museum’s “Baking Traditional Wedding Breads” workshop. with the baking of the korovai – all of representing love, joy and faithfulness; them intended to imbue the wedding pine cones, representing fertility; and sun, bread with special powers and to bring moon and star symbols (remnants of happiness, prosperity and fertility to those pagan times), representing the light, who consumed it. Perhaps foremost warmth and fire so necessary for a pro- among these rites was the need for the ductive and happy life. Under Ms. women baking the korovai to think only Zielyk’s watchful eye and careful tute- positive, happy thoughts as they prepared lage, the results were truly impressive. it. “The great thing about learning from a Judging by the enormously successful master,” noted Cheryl Andrichuk, the edi- results of the museum’s workshop, posi- tor of Solovei magazine in Burnaby, tive energy abounded among the 28 par- British Columbia, who was accompanied ticipants. to the workshop by her husband, Paul, “is After master baker Larysa Zielyk had that you get all those little tips that she reviewed the ingredients used for korovai has learned over the years.” The work- dough and demonstrated the technique shop’s hands-on approach was also highly required to prepare the wedding bread, praised. “Having each of us make our own little wedding breads was extremely the all-important braid and a variety of helpful.” dough decorations, the workshop partici- In addition to the instruction they Luda Lozowy pants had an opportunity to acquire received from Ms. Zielyk and Ms. Master baker Larysa Zielyk (left) demonstrated the art of baking and decorating hands-on training by baking an individual Wolynetz, each participant took home a traditional Ukrainian wedding breads at The Ukrainian Museum’s workshop and korovai. Each attendee received a minia- booklet chock-full of information, photo- provided hands-on instruction to the 28 participants. Lubow Wolynetz (right), cura- ture mold and enough dough to form the tor of the museum’s folk art collection, organized the immensely popular workshop. bread and various decorations – birds, (Continued on page 21)

The traditional presentation of the A surprise for a sister-bride korovai to the bride and groom at the wedding reception was an emotional NEW YORK – When sisters April, The sisters also weren’t entirely moment for Cynthia’s parents, Walt Stephanie and Marysa Milinichik successful in keeping their plan and Janice. “It was very special,” said heard about The Ukrainian Museum’s under wraps. “We kept it a secret as Mr. Milinichik, “both as a beautiful “Baking Traditional Wedding long as we could,” Stephanie said, Ukrainian tradition and as a personal Breads” workshop, they knew imme- “but we couldn’t keep Cynthia out family bonding event between us and diately that they wanted to attend. of the kitchen, so she actually saw the newlyweds.” Their mission: to surprise their sister the korovai several hours before the Just as meaningful to Marysa, Cynthia by baking a korovai for her wedding.” April and Stephanie (who had initial- upcoming wedding. The enormity of their effort was ly proposed attending the museum’s In the end, the sisters surprised not not lost on the bride and groom, workshop) was the preparation of the only Cynthia, their parents, their however. “My husband Cory and I korovai. friends and themselves, but also the were delighted and surprised by the “The making of the korovai is a 150 guests at the wedding. They pro- beautiful korovai that my sisters tradition I’ll cherish for a lifetime,” duced a beautiful, exquisitely deco- made for us.” (After all, noted said Marysa. Added April: “We’re rated korovai and traditional wedding Marysa, “none of us had ever baked grateful to Larysa [Zielyk], Lubow favors for all the guests. bread before.”) [Wolynetz] and The Ukrainian The road to success was not entire- The wedding guests were equally Museum for teaching us this wonder- The Milinichik sisters (from left) Marysa, April and ly uneventful. “On our first attempt, impressed by the numerous baked ful skill – one that we plan to use Stephanie surprised their sister Cynthia by baking and we used a pot that was too small, and dough birds, perched on skewers, many times in the future.” decorating a traditional Ukrainian wedding bread – the bread ended up overflowing the made by Stephanie, her boyfriend, Indeed. With the possibility of four korovai – for her June 21 wedding to Cory Staats. The pot,” explained Marysa. “The second Roman Milan, and Marysa as wed- more weddings in the family (the wedding took place at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox time, the dough never rose because ding favors and to adorn the korovai. Milinichiks also have a son, Andrew), Church (Protection of the Holy Theotokos) in Allentown, we forgot to add the sugar to the Stephanie also made several “shysh- the sisters’ expertise is sure to grow. Pa., followed by a reception at the Ukrainian Homestead yeast. But the third time our korovai ky” (pine cones) and branches as in Lehighton, Pa. was perfect.” korovai decorations. – Romana Labrosse with Myrosia Cap 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 No. 39

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development, and that will lead to a NEWSBRIEFS decrease in new housing, an increase in (Continued from page 14) demand and a rise in housing prices in one be dedicated to the 300th anniversary of and a half to two years, Ms. Kniazeva said. the Ukrainian-Swedish alliance. (Interfax Ukraine) (Ukrinform) Mohyla Academy forbids smoking Mortgage crisis unlikely in Ukraine KYIV – As of September 1, the KYIV – Ukraine is unlikely to face a National University of Kyiv Mohyla mortgage crisis, according to the press ser- Academy became a no-smoking zone, fol- vice of Ukrsotsbank (part of the Kyiv- lowing an order by University President based UniCredit Group), which cited Iryna Serhii Kvit. Several years ago, smoking Kniazeva, the bank’s deputy board chair- was allowed everywhere on the universi- man. According to Ms. Kniazeva, the ty’s campus. In 2006 smoking sites were growth in rates on mortgage crediting is reduced. Now the ban on smoking has linked not only with the mortgage crisis in become absolute. Student smokers are dis- the United States, but with the internal pleased. Yet, there are many who like the economic situation in the country, in par- innovation: there will be no temptation to ticular, the fall in the U.S. dollar against light up a cigarette in the company of fel- the hryvnia and the deficit of banking cap- low students. (Ukrinform) ital on the market. “I think that at present NBU increases hryvnia rate there is no prerequisite for a fall in mort- gage rates in our country, as here there is KYIV – As of September 24, the no oversupply, in contrast, for example, National Bank of Ukraine set the official with the United States. The number of hryvnia rate at the level of 485.5100 hrv those who need new flats significantly per $100 (U.S.) and 715.2048 hrv per 100 exceeds the quantity of constructed hous- euros. In May, for the first time in three ing. Besides, the current situation on the years, the Ukrainian central bank changed market will force developers to build less the official value of the national currency due to funding difficulties. Of course, after against the U.S. dollar: the hryvnia’s a time there will again be price hikes,” the value was set at 4.85 to $1. The highest August 14 press release quoted Ms. hryvnia-to-dollar rate set by the NBU was Kniazeva as saying. Currently, some registered on December 12, 2000, at developers have interrupted projects and which time it was 5.6029 hrv to $1. have cut investment into construction (Ukrinform)

DEATH ANNOUNCEMENTS Deadline: Tuesday noon before the newspaper’s date of issue. Rate: $7.50 per column-inch. Telephone, (973) 292-9800, ext. 3040; e-mail, [email protected]. Please include the daytime phone number of a contact person. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 No. 39 Basilian Sistersʼ jubilees recognize 665 years of dedicated ministry FOX CHASE MANOR, Pa. – Nine Sisters of the Order of St. Basil the Great, Jesus, Lover of Humanity Province in Fox Chase Manor, Pa., quietly began the day in prayer, each in her own way communicat- ing with the One whose call she had answered many decades ago. The ritual each of the nine sisters had practiced over the years was a fitting prelude to a special day during which they would be honored and recognized by their Sisters in Christ. Others in the Basilian Motherhouse also began that day, June 28, in quiet prayer and quiet reflections about those who were cele- brating their 60th, 70th, 75th and 80th anni- versaries as Sisters of the Order of St. Basil the Great. Individually formidable and col- lectively invincible, the nine had contribut- ed their special and unique talents to the community for 665 years of combined ser- vice, a time frame graced by nearly 2 mil- lion hours of active ministry, 243,000 divine Basilian Sisters who celebrated their jubilees: (front row, from left) Sister Paula Jacynyk, Sister Cornelia Shevchuk, Sister liturgies, matins and vespers, countless jour- Vincent Starosta, Sister Bohdanna Podney, (back row) Sister Damien Matyszczak, Sister Boniface Matlack, Sister Lucy neys throughout the United States and Malanczyn and Sister Isidore Gillwitch. Canada, and millions of kind deeds and states. One of her most called upon, and the community in many different ways and tory of the Basilian Order in the United words of friendship and comfort dispensed treasured, duties was preparing children for in many different locations, including along the way. Indeed, each of the nine has States, Sister Lucy is the living link that their first Holy Communion, and she is Rome. an incredible history, a history marked by binds the community to its roots, sharing fondly remembered by those she challenged The third 75th jubilarian, Sister Vincent, accomplishment and achievement for the stories and memories of predecessors. At the and guided as teacher and as principal. has served in more parishes than any other greater glory of God. age of 98, she continues to find the world an Blessed with a strong voice and a creative sister, moving with equanimity from assign- Sister Paula, celebrating her 60th jubilee, interesting place and is often amused by spirit, Sister Damien filled the schools in ment to assignment in Pennsylvania, New has served as teacher, principal, and superi- life’s incongruence. which she worked with song and festive Jersey, New York, Michigan, Illinois and or in six parishes in three states: New York, Sister Neonilia also taught in several programs. In later years, she was to turn that Ohio as a teacher and as a librarian. Ever states: Michigan, New York, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Illinois. As novice direc- creative spirit in a new direction – corporal gentle and gracious, she now assists the tress, she had the compassion and wisdom New Jersey and Pennsylvania. She has the and spiritual works of mercy to lighten the monastery superior with household tasks. distinction of being the longest serving mis- to help her young charges mature spiritually burdens of the ill and infirm. An avid reader herself, Sister Vincent and intellectually, inspiring others as a tress of novices and, in this capacity, guided Three of the sisters celebrated their 75th remains dedicated to keeping the collection and nurtured many of the sisters who are in model of faith and dedication. For nine anniversary as Sisters of St. Basil the Great: of books and newspapers in the convent years, sister was superior of the the order today. A student as well as a teach- Sister Bohdonna, Sister Boniface and Sister library organized and readily accessible to er, Sister Neonilia embraced the changes Motherhouse, and she served three terms as Vincent. others. a Provincial Councilor. Not content to stay wrought by Vatican II, updating her personal Sister Bohdonna, who taught at St. Basil Most amazing in this celebration of years theological knowledge and adapting herself “retired,” Sister Paula continues her service Academy and Manor College, has also of service as Sisters of the Order of St. Basil to new ways humbly and seamlessly, in a as the assistant superior of the Motherhouse worked in numerous parishes and was the Great are the three sisters celebrating 80 manner reflecting the quiet dignity and and as a member of the Development Office selected to establish a Basilian mission in years and in dedicated ministry: Sister steadfast faith of her model, St. Theresa of team. Canada. A former provincial superior, she is Isidore, Sister Lucy and Sister Neonilia. Avila. Sister Cornelia, celebrating her 70th jubi- enriching her retirement years by tutoring Assigned to duties in Pennsylvania, New lee, has served the community as a superior. and surfing the Internet to stay abreast of York, New Jersey, Illinois and Ohio, Sister For each of the nine sisters, June 28 day Fulfilling the educational ministry estab- religious and world news, remembering to Isidore served in 15 parishes as a creative was punctuated with loving words and con- lished by the founders of the Order of St. mark special occasions of other sisters in the and versatile teacher. Sister Isidore has also gratulatory messages, among them a letter Basil the Great, she became an educator. As community with beautiful hand-crafted used her sewing skills as a ministry, deftly from Provincial Superior Sister Laura Palka, teacher, principal and guidance counselor, cards. embroidering traditional Ukrainian garments OSBM, a tribute thanking each of the nine she worked with children and young people Sister Boniface, the second jubilarian cel- for cultural displays and innumerable priests’ for “sharing the bounties of the Lord, the in 11 different cities throughout ebrating her 75-year milestone, taught in six vestments and church linens. The multi-tal- good and the hard times of daily life, the Pennsylvania, New York, Michigan, Illinois states and was among the first sisters ented Sister Isidore continues to serve the happy and painful events over these many and New Jersey. Now retired, Sister assigned to teach at the newly established community as sacristan and by preparing the years” with other members of the communi- Cornelia peruses the convent records, help- St. Basil Academy. As the academy’s princi- bread that becomes the Eucharistic Host ty, a letter personalized to recognize and ing to classify, organize and label archival pal, she worked to instill in her charges val- during divine liturgy. extol the good deeds, good work and special documents and photographs of days gone ues that embraced the ideals of the strong Sister Lucy and Sister Neonilia, sisters by gifts each has shared with others. by. Christian family, the Ukrainian heritage and birth as well as Sisters in Christ, entered the And indeed, each of the sisters has lived Sister Damien, also celebrating her 70th an excellent education, enticing them to order in January of 1928. Sister Lucy is best in the spirit reflected in the words of St. jubilee, is no less traveled. A “Philadelphia aspire to these ideals with a sense of story, a remembered for her many years of teaching, Luke inscribed above the text of Sister girl,” she joined the order in 1938 and was sense of humor and a sense of leadership most notably in Chester, Pa., and Newark, Laura’s letter: “My soul magnifies the Lord stationed in 11 different parishes in five that reflected her zest for life. She has served N.J. Having lived through much of the his- and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.”

At the New York Stock Exchange, Mr. Ukrainian president... Yushchenko met with its chief executive (Continued from page 3) officer, Duncan Niederauer. The topic of News and The New York Times. The discussion was financial cooperation Ukrainian president and his Georgian between Ukraine and the U.S. Mr. counterpart, Mikheil Saakashvili, also Yushchenko said that the development of met with Sen. John McCain, Republican relations between Ukrainian companies candidate for U.S. president, and his run- and the New York Stock Exchange, the ning mate, Gov. Sarah Palin. world’s largest capital market, is very In addition, Mr. Yushchenko met with important. representatives of the Jewish community At a luncheon hosted by the Atlantic in the U.S., expressing gratitude for their Council of the United States, the support of U.S.-Ukraine relations. He Ukrainian president underscored that presented state awards to Executive Ukraine sees its European and Euro- Director David A. Harris of the American Atlantic integration not only as a way to Jewish Committee and Executive Director guarantee its protection, but also as an Mark B. Levin of National Conference on opportunity to contribute to the develop- Soviet Jewry. ment of world security and stability. The president also met with George Members of the Ukrainian delegation Soros, president of the Open Society visiting New York include: Foreign Institute and the International Renaissance Affairs Minister Volodymyr Ohryzko, Foundation. The two leaders discussed Presidential Secretariat Vice-Chair Andrii cooperation with the International Honcharuk, Ukraine’s Ambassador to the Official Website of Ukraine’s President Renaissance Foundation in the context of United Nations Yurii Sergeyev and The Ukrainian president at the New York Stock Exchange with its CEO, Duncan democratic and socio-economic reforms Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United Niederauer. in Ukraine. States Oleh Shamshur. No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 17 Ukrainian actress Halyna Stefanova gives two performances in Boston by Peter T. Woloschuk of the tragic and the comic, the high and the low. BOSTON – Noted Ukrainian actress The Sunday performance at Christ the Halyna Stefanova gave two performances King, again solo, featured “Stina” (The in the Boston area at the end of July. The Wall) by Yuriy Sherbak. The play is a first was under the aegis of the Harvard reminiscence of Princesss Varvara Ukrainian Summer Institute (HUSI), and, Repnina of her meeting and subsequent although open to the general public, was relationship with Taras Shevchenko. particularly geared to the students attend- Repnina, one of the Russian Empire’s ing the summer program. The second was most highly educated women and a writer under the sponsorship of the Ukrainian in her own right, had become enamored National Women’s League of America of Shevchenko and was among the first (UNWLA) and the Boston Ukrainian par- to recognize his talent and genius. ishes and was held in the parish house of The play tells about her and Christ the King Ukrainian Catholic Shevchenko’s brief whirlwind romance Church. through Repnina’s monologues. It is Ms. Stefanova’s performance at HUSI based on documentary material (includ- featured “Field Work in Ukrainian Sex: A ing Repnina’s letters about Shevchenko Solo Play” based on a novel by the con- to her spiritual advisor, Swiss minister temporary Ukrainian author Oksana Charles Eynard), her story “The Young Zabuzhko. It premiered at the Kyiv Girl,” and her untitled novel about Experimental Theatre on April 5, 2003, Shevchenko. After Shevchenko’s arrest, during the Echoes Festival of solo plays. Repnina never married and continued to Before coming to the United States it was help Shevchenko in exile. The love story also performed in Lviv, Yalta and is one of the most remarkable to come Toronto. Currently, it is being performed out of the 19th century Russian Empire. at the Les Kurbas State Center for the Ms. Stefanova was born in the village Performing Arts in Kyiv. of Kryestovaya, Magadan Oblast, Siberia, Ms. Zabuzhko’s novel is adapted for in 1956 to a family of political prisoners. the stage into an hourlong candid mono- When she was 12, the family was allowed logue in which Mr. Stefanova’s character, to return to Lviv, where she finished her the play’s heroine and solo actress, primary and secondary education. She Vsevolod Petriv attempts to come to terms with herself, then attended the Ivan Karpenko-Karyi Halyna Stefanova during her performance at Christ the King Parish. her lover, her parents and her friends. Kyiv State Institute of Theatrical Art and Circumstances have brought this woman upon graduation in 1979 went to work at Recherche Ensemble of Avant-Garde Ms. Stefanova was awarded the “Kyiv to teach dramatics at an American univer- Kyiv’s Young Theater, where she spent Music, with performances in Fribourg and Pectoral” for best performance of a lead sity where she endures an atmosphere of 12 years appearing in various produc- Lviv. She also appeared as Repnina in female role in the Actor Theater’s produc- solitude and loss, even though she is sur- tions. While acting, she also attended “Stina” at the Aktor Theater, as “Cleopatra” tion of “Stina” in 1997. She received the rounded by students, colleagues and obli- Kyiv’s National Taras Shevchenko in the play Cleopatra by Yu. Edlis, as Elza Vasyl Stus Prize in 2001 and the Dmytro gations. Her sense of isolation drives her University, earning a degree in philology. in “Stalemate or the Game of Kings” by P. Nytchenko Prize in 2002 for the popular- to define her own life in light of the In 1991 Ms. Stefanova launched her Kohut, and in solo performances of “Field ization of Ukrainian literature. Ms. recent dramatic history of Ukraine. The own independent career and collaborated in Work in Ukrainian Sex: A Solo Play” by Stefanova also reprised her role as play, like the novel, is reflective of all of Walter Mosmann’s German-Ukrainian Ms. Zabuzhko and “Palimsest,” which fol- Repnina in Stanislav Klymenko’s feature Ms. Zabuzhko’s works and is a mélange project “Music and Texts” with the lowed a text by Vasyl Stus. film “The Poet and the Princess” in 1998. NEW RELEASE: Stunning film on Halychyna available on multilingual DVD TORONTO – “A Kingdom Reborn – “Ukrainian history is complex, and often Treasures from Ukrainian Galicia,” devel- tragic. Our approach to Galicia’s history oped and produced by Canada’s 1253 certainly noted the dramatic inflection Productions, is the first western documen- points. However, our emphasis is on pre- tary to present the history of Halychyna senting the creative spirit of Galician (Galicia) and its capital city, Lviv, through Ukrainians, a spirit manifested by a stun- rare footage of the region’s still little- ning cultural patrimony and a fierce explored art and architecture. desire by the young generation to build The film’s creators closely cooperated upon this foundation.” with scholars, icon painters, museum Advance notices have been enthusias- directors, curators, composers and musi- tic. The Rev. Dr. Borys Gudziak, rector cians, as well as restoration specialists in of the Ukrainian Catholic University in Halychyna. Lviv, wrote: ‘A Kingdom Reborn’ is a The 57-minute film is available on a gem. I decided I wanted to move to the multilingual DVD in NTSC format. On center of a kingdom of beauty, civility the Full Release disc, there are two ver- and grace. If you have not been there and sions of the film – one in English and the want an insightful introduction, this is the other in Ukrainian. The English is narrat- best place to start.” ed by Canadian actress Maggie Huculak Dr. Zenon Kohut, director of the and the Ukrainian by Ukrainian actress Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies at Lesya Bonkovska. Viewers can choose to the University of Alberta, stated, “The see the English version with subtitles in film is an exceptional feat. Layered as if in French, Polish, Italian or German, as well an archaeological dig are the historical, as English (for the hearing-impaired). artistic and spiritual traditions of Lviv and The Ukrainian version has subtitles in Galicia. Each layer connects with the next Russian and Ukrainian (for the hearing- into a narrative that is dramatic, balanced impaired). and historically accurate. The visual effect Dani Stodilka, producer and director, and accompanying music are spectacular.” said “We worked with native experts from “A Kingdom Reborn” has had several Ukraine – seldom are they approached to advance presentations throughout Canada tell their own history to a global audience. and Ukraine, and at Stanford and Harvard Their history has long been subject to nar- universities. On September 27 it was to be ratives imposed by foreign conquerors. As screened at The Ukrainian Museum in Ukrainians are restoring their cultural his- New York City. Screenings are being tory, we give them the spotlight.” planned for other major cities in the San Francisco-based writer and film- United States. maker Peter Bejger, who wrote the script More information on the film is avail- for “A Kingdom Reborn,” noted, able on www.akingdomreborn.com. Visit our archive on the web: www.ukrweekly.com 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 No. 39

deepest sympathies to the victims, survivors to as he desperately seeks to win the White House of Representatives... and families of this tragedy; The 2008... House while trying to distance himself from (Continued from page 1) “(2) condemns the systematic viola- (Continued from page 7) the failed presidency he supported for the tion introduced by Congressman Hamilton tions of human rights, including the free- disasters on Wall Street and in the sub-prime past eight years. Fish (H. Res. 399 of the 73rd Congress), dom of self-determination and freedom of mortgage market. Barack Obama has a different base. It is which called for the condemnation of the speech, of the Ukrainian people by the It is ironic that GOP “creationists” like the base of hard-working Americans who Soviet government for its acts of destruction Soviet government; Gov. Palin who deny the validity of evolu- are deeply worried about their children’s against the Ukrainian people. “(3) encourages dissemination of infor- tion nevertheless subscribe to a kind of ruth- future, and who are most vulnerable to eco- Also noteworthy is that the resolution mation regarding the Ukrainian Famine less social Darwinism suggesting that capi- nomic downturns. Like most Ukrainian points out: “the Soviet government manipu- (Holodomor) in order to expand the world’s talism was Heaven-ordained to pamper the Americans, Sen. Obama comes from hum- lated and censored foreign journalists, knowledge of this man-made tragedy; and rich while the devil take the hindmost - the ble roots. He worked his way through col- including New York Times correspondent “(4) supports the continuing efforts of poor, the homeless and the 45 million unfor- lege and law school. Although the Walter Duranty, who knowingly denied not Ukraine to work toward ensuring democrat- tunates who are currently deprived of health Republicans are desperately trying to paint only the scope and magnitude, but also the ic principles, a free-market economy, and insurance coverage. him as an “elitist,” Obama has an intimate existence, of a deadly man-made famine in full respect for human rights, in order to We have to wonder what Jesus would understanding of the daily struggles of his reports from Ukraine.” enable Ukraine to achieve its potential as an have said about these latter day Pharisees workers, the unemployed and the underin- At the same time, the resolution states, important strategic partner of the United who tout their piety in public but privately sured. As the much maligned “community “noted correspondents of the time were cas- States in that region of the world.” tell the widow and the orphan and the para- organizer” who opted out of a lucrative cor- tigated by the Soviet Union for their accura- Rep. Levin noted: “Recognizing this trag- plegic veteran that they must bravely porate law career to work with the urban cy and courage in depicting and reporting edy and remembering its victims is impor- embrace their destitution. As Phil Gramm, poor, Sen. Obama understands the kind of the Famine-Genocide in Ukraine, including tant for all of humanity, including 1.5 mil- (Sen. McCain’s former economic adviser) devastating impact that economic decisions Gareth Jones, William Henry Chamberlin lion Ukrainian Americans. It has special put it, Americans should just stop “whining.” made in Washington can have on those who and Malcolm Muggeridge.” meaning to the people of Ukraine who con- In one of his rare moments of genuine have to struggle just to survive. The resolution states that the House of tinue to struggle towards a more free, demo- candor, President George W. Bush once told Beyond his own Harvard education and Representatives: cratic, open society, and indeed to all of us an audience of his millionaire donors that grassroots experience, Sen. Obama has sur- “(1) solemnly remembers the 75th anni- who value freedom.” “Some people call you fat cats. I call you rounded himself with economic advisers versary of the Ukrainian Famine H. Res. 1314 was introduced on June 26. my base.” This is the same, narrow, extrem- who played a key role in the strategies that (Holodomor) of 1932-1933 and extends its It had 29 co-sponsors. ist base that Sen. McCain must now answer helped ensure the fiscal discipline, the bud- get surpluses and the prosperity of the Clinton years. If we want to accelerate the economic Apocalypse we have witnessed on Wall Street in recent weeks, Sen. McCain may be an appropriate horseman for the job. But if we’re looking for sanity and balance and a commitment to the principles of economic justice that led us out of previous economic crises, Sens. Obama and Joe Biden are the only way to go.

UNA General Assembly... (Continued from page 5) The report of the Soyuzivka Committee – delivered by Ms. Lew on behalf of her fel- low committee members Mmes. Czerkas, Horbaty, Lisovich and Streletsky and Mr. Serba – recommended that the UNA and its Ukrainian National Foundation (UNF) con- tinue to provide support for the Soyuzivka Heritage Center in every way possible, both financially and on a volunteer basis. The committee also requested that the UNF pub- lish a list of donations received to date for Soyuzivka and publish such reports annually or semi-annually in Svoboda and The Ukrainian Weekly. The Soyuzivka Committee applauded the management of Soyuzivka for the very suc- cessful second annual Ukrainian Cultural Festival, as well as for its conservation and eco-friendly initiatives; urged the Soyuzivka Heritage Foundation to continue to promote a strong cultural program at the Soyuzivka Heritage Center; and recommended that efforts be continued to provide a positive guest experience at Soyuzivka. The Financial Committee, consisting of Ms. Lisovich and Messrs. Holubec, Serba, Koziupa, Szeremeta and Tysiak, met to discuss the financial needs of the organi- zation for the coming year and to establish a budget. Through the first half of 2008, the UNA recorded a slight net profit from life insurance operations. The committee pro- posed, and the General Assembly adopted, a budget for 2009 that follows this trend. The committee budgeted for a modest net profit for next year, with annuity sales continuing to act as the engine for growth. Annuities are projected to exceed $10 million and invest- ment income is budgeted to increase to $4 million in 2009. After the committee reports were deliv- ered and discussed, they were approved by the General Assembly. The full texts of all reports will be published as part of the min- utes of the 2008 annual meeting in both UNA newspapers. Finally, the General Assembly voted to hold its next annual meeting on November 13-15, 2009, and scheduled the next UNA convention for May 20-23, 2010. No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 19

Soccer Metalist Kharkiv, was awarded Ukraine’s Tennis Mariana Bezruka won silver, and Olha Golden Ball on July 22. Devic reacted: Narepekha and Yulia Kuzmiv won bronze • Dynamo Kyiv defeated Spartak “I’m very glad to have this prize. I knew The under-14 girls’ Ukrainian tennis medals at the European free-style wrestling Moscow 4-1 on August 13 during the third about it at trainings, my colleagues told me team won its first victory at the World championships in Kosice, Slovakia, on July qualifying round of the UEFA Champions about it. I will try to play better and I will Junior Championship on August 5 in 18. Ukraine’s medal count totaled five gold, League. Spartak led in the first half with justify this honor.” The Serbian player Prostejov, the Czech Republic. Ukraine one silver and three bronze medals. Ukraine one goal, but Ismael Bangoura and Artem adopted Ukrainian citizenship last year. defeated Japan 2-1 in the Groups Stage, but finished in first place in the medals count. Milevsky both netted two goals each to • Ukraine’s Futsal (indoor soccer) team found it difficult when Katia Kozlova, from • Alla Cherkasova defeated Aijan secure the win for Dynamo. Dynamo was ranked fourth by UEFA on August 1. Donetsk, lost her starting match. Elina Ismagulova of Kazakhstan and won the defeated Spartak again on August 27 at Italy, Spain and Russia hold the top three Svitolina, from Kharkiv, equalized the score bronze medal at the European Juniors home by a score of 4-1 and eliminated rival spots, respectively, while Ukraine is fol- and Ukraine surged ahead in doubles Wrestling Championships in Istanbul, Spartak from this year’s competition. lowed by Portugal, the Czech Republic, events, which the Ukrainians won in three Turkey, on August 1. Olexandr Aliyev scored in the fourth min- Serbia, the Netherlands, Slovenia and sets 6-4, 1-6, 6-2. • Oleksandr Shyshman (84 kg) won the ute, Ismael Bangoura scored in the 24th Belgium. bronze medal at the Ukrainian Greco- minute, Artem Milevskiy scored in the 49th • The International Federation of Football Table tennis Roman World Junior Sports Championship, minute and the 78th minute. Spartak’s lone Associations (FIFA) ranked the Ukrainian Ukraine’s women’s junior table tennis held in Istambul, Turkey, on August 12. goal came in the 40th minute of play by national team in 28th place, an increase of team defeated the German team and won Oleksandr Syshman (84 kg) won the bronze Artem Dzyuba. Two yellow cards were one place since the previous year. Spain the 51st European Table Tennis Youth in the men’s Greco-Roman event. issued to Dynamo’s Badr El Kaddouri and was ranked first, second went to Germany Championship in Terni, Italy, on July 22. Chess Aylia Yussuf, and Spartak’s Aleksandr and Italy holds third place. Ukrainian team members included: Pavlenko was yellow-carded in the 45th • Liverpool striker Andriy Voronin Marharyta Pisotska, Polina Trifonova, Iryna Vasyl Ivanchuk won the Tal Memorial minute. agreed to a one-year loan to German club Motsyk, Evhenia Vasylyeva and Valeriya tournament in Moscow on August 27. On • Shakhtar Donetsk defeated Dinamo Hertha, it was announced on September Stepanovska. August 30 he defended his title at the world Zagreb of Croatia 2-0 at RSC Olympiiskyi 1. Since he signed with Liverpool, Voronin blitz championship that began immediately Stadium in Donetsk in the first leg of the has scored six goals in 27 appearances. Rugby after the previous tournament. Ruslan third round of qualifiers in the UEFA • Ukraine is ranked in 26th place by Ponomariov of Ukraine tied for second The Ukrainian FIRA-AER European Champions League. Darijo Srna and Jadson FIFA in the World Cup qualifiers, behind place in the Tal Memorial tournament. under-19 team won the B Division scored in third minute and 31st minute, Mexico (24th) and Paraguay (25th), but Ivanchuk is ranked second in the world. Championship held in Ricany, Czech respectively, of the first half of the match. ahead of Nigeria (27th) and the United Republic, on August 30. The Ukrainian Four yellow cards were issued, with two for States (28th). On its way to the international Torch relay team defeated Lithuania 13-0. Ukraine also Shaktar’s Jadson and Oleksandr Gladkiy, soccer tournament, Ukraine defeated Poland defeated Bulgaria (44-13) and Switzerland The Worldwide Race in the Name of and two for Dinamo’s Mirko Hrgovic and on August 20 (1-0), Belarus on September (19-6) to take the title. Harmony, which covers 5,395 kilometers Etto. In the second leg, Shakhtar defeated 6 (1-0), and suffered its first defeat from and was started on March 27, will pass Dinamo Zagreb 3-1 on August 27 in Kazakhstan on September 10 (1-3). Ukraine Olympics through several cities in Ukraine, including Zagreb. Luiz Adriano scored in the 42nd faces Croatia on October 11 and is currently Kyiv, Vinnytsia, Lviv, Kharkiv, minute for Shakhtar and Dinamo responded tied for first with England in the group Serhiy Bubka, chairman of the National Dnipropetrovsk, Luhansk, Donetsk and with a goal from Bosko Balaban in the 57th qualifiers with two match points, two wins, Olympic Committee of Ukraine, was elect- Berdiansk. The race aims to inspire people minute. Shakhtar’s Brandao answered back zero losses and a final point tally of six. ed by the world’s national Olympic com- to feel connected to one another in one big with a goal in the 59th minute and Willian • Metalurh Donetsk is in first place in mittees on August 7 to serve as a member harmonious family, despite personal prefer- put the final nail in the coffin in the 70th Ukraine’s Premier League with 18 points, of the International Olympic Committee. “I ences and beliefs. minute. Dinamo was booked four times in six wins and one loss, and 11 goals for and am glad to be useful for the International the match and with this loss, was eliminated three against. Dynamo Kyiv is in second Olympic Committee and to continue popu- Rowing from the competition. with 16 points, and Vorskla-Naftohaz larizing an Olympic movement, both Poltava is in third place with 14 points. around the world and in my country – The Ukrainian Rowing Team, consisting • In the first leg of the group stage, of 38 rowers in 10 boat classes, won five Dynamo tied with Arsenal 1-1 on • Metalist Kharkiv, which is in fourth Ukraine,” Mr. Bubka said. The IOC has two place in Ukraine’s Premier League, took on Ukrainian members, Mr. Bubka and Valeriy medals at the 2008 European Rowing September 17 in Kyiv at Valeri Lobanovsky Championships in Marathon, Greece, on Stadium. Ismael Bangoura put Dynamo in Beiktas JK of Turkey on September 18 in Borzov. the first leg of the UEFA Cup. The teams September 23. Gold medal winners were: the lead with a penalty kick in the 64th min- Yana Dementieva and Kateryna Tarasenko will meet again on October 2. Pentathlon ute after a scuffle in the penalty area in the women’s doubles; and Olena • It’s official: Andriy Shevchenko has between Arsenal’s Sagna and Dynamo’s Victoria Tereshchuk won the gold medal Olefirenko, Tetiana Kolesnykova, Natalia rejoined AC Milan, the Premier League Ognjen Vukojevic. Sagna was shown a yel- at the European Modern Pentathlon Lialchuk and Svitlana Spiriukhova in the confirmed on August 23. Shevchenko, who low card for the offense. During the match Championship, held in Moscow on July 18. women’s quad. Bronze medal winners scored just nine league goals since his trade Dynamo received four yellow cards, issued This was Tereshchuk’s first intercontinental were: Serhiy Hryn, Volodymyr Pavlovsky, to Chelsea in 2006, endured a miserable to Andriy Nesmachniy, Bangoura, title. Serhiy Bilouschenko and Oleh Lykov in time at Stamford Bridge. Milan is off to a Vukojevic and Pape Dlakhate. Arsenal tied men’s quad; Artem Morozov and Vitaliy lackluster start of the season in the Italian Wrestling the game in the 88th minute with a chip Kryvenko in the men’s double; and Serie A league with a 1-2 loss against from Theo Walcott to William Gallas, who • Oleh Ivanov (over 120 kg), Yulia Konstiantyn Zaitsev in the men’s single. Bologna on August 31 and a 0-2 loss directed the ball over the line. Stanislav Blahynia, Yulia Ostapchuk, Olha Vaschuk against Genoa on September 14. Milan Bogush was in net for Dynamo, replacing and Iryna Netreba won gold medals, – compiled by Matthew Dubas Oleksandr Shovkovskiy, the experienced defeated Lazio 4-1 on September 21, which national team goalie. Dynamo Kyiv, in temporarily silenced Shevchenko’s critics. Group G, takes on Fenerbahce of Turkey on Boxing September 30 and Porto of Portugal on October 21. • Wladimir Klitschko (the IBF/IBO/ • Shakhtar Donetsk’s half-back WBO world champion, 51-3, 45 KO) is set Fernandinho on August 18 was named the to fight IBF challenger Aleksandr Povetkin Best Footballer of Ukraine, according to an (16-0, 12 KO) of Russia on December 13 in opinion poll by football.ua. Last season Germany. This is the first time two Olympic Fernandinho scored 33 goals in 441 official gold medalists will fight each other since games. Lennox Lewis defeated Tyrell Biggs in • Shakhtar defeated Switzerland’s FC 1991. Klitschko won his Olympic gold Basel 1893 (2-1) in their Group C opener of medal in Atlanta in 1996, and Povetkin won the UEFA Champions League on September his in 2004 at the Olympic Games in 16. Shakhtar’s Fernandinho scored off a Athens. sniped free kick, 35 meters from goal, to • Vitali Klitschko (35-2, 34 KO) is set to sneak one past Franco Costanzo in the 25th return to the ring and fight Samuel “The minute. The second goal came off the right Nigerian Nightmare” Peter (30-1-0, 23 KO) foot of Jadson who snuck another one for on October 11 at O2 World Arena in Berlin, Shakhtar past the goalie in the first minute Germany, for the WBC heavyweight title. of stoppage time of the first half. The Swiss • Andriy Kotelnyk (30-2,1, 13 KO) team struggled to score in the final minutes defended his WBA light welterweight title of stoppage time in the second half, and got against Norio Kimura (34-6,2, 18 KO) of one through, but it was too little too late. Japan on September 14 in the Ukrainian’s Shakhtar received four yellow cards during hometown of Lviv. The three judges unani- the match; coach Mircea Lucescu scolded mously scored in favor of Kotelnyk, members of the team for showboating. 119-109, 118-110 and 119-109. Kotelnyk’s Other teams in Group C include Barcelona next bout is scheduled for November 11 at and Sporting of Portugal. Madison Square Garden against Ukrainian • Marco Devic, who plays for FC Dmitriy Salita (26-0,1, 16 KO) of Odesa. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 No. 39 No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 21

A traditional Ukrainian “wedding tree” (hiltse) on the left, and bird decorations on a korovai on the right.. who have worked for years to preserve What's a Ukrainian... Ukraine’s beautiful culture to know that (Continued from page 13) our successors respect their heritage and graphs and recipes, including Ms. honor it by carrying on these traditions. I Zielyk’s recipe for the dough used during couldn’t ask for more.” the workshop. The workshop concluded with another Both Ms. Zielyk and Ms. Wolynetz magical Ukrainian tradition: the prepara- were delighted with the turnout for the tion of the “wedding tree” (hiltse). workshop (the class was sold out) and Representative of the start of a new fam- with the participants’ enthusiasm and ily, the hiltse is a large branch decorated by interest in preserving what Ms. Andrichuk family members with various herbs and referred to as “this very precious cultural colorful ribbons, each of them a wish for knowledge.” the newlyweds’ happiness, Ms. Wolynetz It is a knowledge that at one time was explained. “According to Ukrainian folk- in danger of being lost. In the 1950s and lore,” she said, “herbs have the magical 1960s, noted Ms. Zielyk, as the huge power to bring luck, prosperity and happi- influx of post-World War II immigrants ness – precisely what everyone wishes for attempted to integrate into U.S. society, the bride and groom.” The museum’s hiltse many ancient Ukrainian traditions, such was decorated by the workshop partici- as the korovai, were shunned in favor of pants, each of whom in turn made a wish American norms, such as the multi-tiered while tying an herb bouquet to the tree. Luda Lozowy white wedding cake. By the 1970s, how- “That was a lot of fun,” said Ms. Larysa Zielyk makes decorations for a korovai. ever, a desire to make the marriage cere- Andrichuk, “and the perfect ending to this mony more meaningful resulted in a great workshop. This was definitely the film the workshop and his subsequent * * * rebirth of interest in Ukrainian wedding highlight of my trip to New York.” interviews with Ms. Wolynetz and Ms. traditions, and the korovai was once again Award-winning Ukrainian Canadian Zielyk. The film serves both as a record For information about The Ukrainian included in the wedding celebration. documentary filmmaker Yurij Luhovy, for posterity and as the basis for a possi- Museum’s fall session of folk art courses “I’m thrilled to see so many young assisted by his daughter Adriana, a com- ble future documentary on Ukrainian tra- and workshops, visit the museum’s participants in our workshop,” said Ms. munications student at Montreal’s ditions in which the iconic korovai would website,www.ukrainianmuseum.org, or Zielyk. “It’s comforting for those of us Concordia University, was on hand to be featured prominently. call 212-228-0110.

the request that he serve as the president of have artifacts from President Viktor Askold Lozynskyj... the organization, which he believes is fairing Businessman... Yushchenko’s Tripilian collection, he (Continued from page 3) poorly financially and needs overhaul. (Continued from page 4) proposed that Mr. Yushchenko’s collec- “It was dismissed because the court is “I was approached but so far I’m not port for cultural initiatives, such as fund- tion be examined by experts from the concerned with minority, not majority, inclined,” he said. “I simply do not have the ing The Gryphon Trio’s world premiere Institute of Archaeology and only those rights,” Mr. Lozynskyj said. “Nevertheless, drive.” of Christos Hsatzis’ “Constantinople” and the institute approved would be included much has happened in Luhansk in further- Instead, he said he will devote his time to supporting Pavlo Hunka’s art song proj- in the exhibit. Thus, most of the 250 ance of the Ukrainian language as a result.” joining his wife, Roksolana, in raising their ect, support for academia such as the artifacts coming to the exhibit from On behalf of Yurii Shukhevych, the UWC two children, as well as writing and working University of Ottawa Chair of Ukrainian Ukraine are from institutions and only a wanted to sue former Vice Prime Minister for foundations. Studies; and significant support for few have been selected from private col- for Humanitarian Affairs Dmytro Tabachnyk Meanwhile, UCCA President Michael democratizing initiatives in Ukraine. In lections. for slandering Ukrainian Insurgent Army Sawkiw Jr.’s second, four-year term is set to 2005 he headed fund-raising for the UCC Mr. Temerty commented: “I have had Commander-in-Chief Roman Shukhevych conclude at the 10th Congress of Ukrainians project to send observers to the presiden- my eye on Trypillia from the time Anna by alleging he “received two Iron Crosses in America on October 17 to 19 in tial elections in Ukraine. He is also chair- Trojan was planning the ‘Treasures of from the hands of Hitler.” Cleveland. man of the board of the Kyiv Mohyla Ukraine’ exhibit seven years ago (which Yurii Shukhevych, the son of the legend- Though Ukraine gained a patriotic presi- Business School. never took place at the ROM). In 2003 I ary UPA commander, declined to support dent in 2005, Mr. Lozynskyj said he’s seen But Mr. Temerty’s No. 1 interest at this took part in a symposium on Trypillia in the lawsuit. minimal progress in government support for time is the Royal Ontario Museum, where Kyiv, to which I took the ROM curator The ability to travel the globe, finance the diaspora. he has been chairman of the board for six Krzys Ciuk, who curated the Scythian lawsuits and establish monuments was In Tomsk, Mr. Lozynskyj visited a school years. In 2001 he spearheaded the Gold exhibit and is now working on the enhanced by Mr. Lozynskyj’s success in with a Polish and Ukrainian class. The “Legacy in Gold: Scythian Treasures Trypilian one. The exhibit became con- balancing the UWC’s annual budget, which Polish class had 20 computers subsidized by from Ancient Ukraine” exhibit at the crete when I met with President averaged $250,000 in dues and investment the Polish government, while the Ukrainian ROM and is now heavily involved in Yushchenko after his inauguration and he income, and building its asset base. class had none. bringing to the ROM the exhibit asked me to bring a Trypilian exhibit to When he took over the UWC’s reins, its “An area where we failed is we have not “Mysteries of Ancient Ukraine: The the ROM.” assets totaled about $40,000, which he mag- gotten Ukraine to comprehend that they Remarkable Trypilian Culture (5400 – The concept was evaluated by museum nified to $1.5 million in a decade’s time. have certain obligations regarding the 2700 BC).” professionals and received the support of These assets now consist of certificates of diaspora community – the Russian commu- For this project, Mr. Temerty has been the governors and the director and CEO. deposit, cash, stocks and Canadian bonds. nity and the Uzbek community,” he said. the lead person in facilitating relations The Trypilian exhibit will open to the “A good portion came from testamentary Meanwhile, the diaspora in Przemysl with Ukraine – conceptualizing, organiz- public on November 29 of this year; it dispositions, people leaving money in their (Peremyshl), Poland still hasn’t been able to ing and getting the cooperation of institu- will be preceded by a gala opening and will,” he said. “In 10 years as president – I reclaim the Ukrainian Home in its city. tions needed in Ukraine and then follow- special preview on November 27, which take particular pride in this – we never had a “Whenever Ukraine deals with the ing up on agreements. He said he has has already been sold out. single year in which there was a deficit. We diaspora, its mindset is what can you get received good cooperation from Ukraine, Mr. Temerty, who is married to Louise had at least a $20,000 balance at the end of from the diaspora, rather than how can we except for one issue – there has been Arcand Temerty and has two daughters, operations each year.” help the diaspora,” Mr. Lozynsky said. “The strong resistance from the Institute of Melissa and Leah, will be presented with Such financial success led board directors problem is Ukraine doesn’t see the diaspora Archaeology in having privately owned the Order of Canada at an award ceremo- of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of as part of a Ukrainian nation. And nothing artifacts at the exhibit. ny at the governor-general’s residence in America to approach Mr. Lozynskyj with has changed since the Orange Revolution.” As Mr. Temerty very much wanted to Ottawa sometime in the new year. 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 No. 39 Ukrainian American Archives and Museum of Detroit to mark 50th anniversary by Dzvinka Nykorak Hayda Ukrainian folk songs. The Trio consists of Solomia HAMTRAMCK, Mich. – The Gorokhivska, violin and vocals, Tatiana Ukrainian American Archives and Chaban, bandura and vocals, and Alona Museum of Detroit will celebrate 50 Ielizarova, flute and vocal. All are profes- years of its existence in a grand manner sional musicians with higher music educa- with a jubilee banquet ball in November. tion gained at the National Music Academy The museum was founded in 1958 in of Ukraine in Kyiv. The name of the trio Hamtramck in a building that was for- originates from the legend of graceful but merly a Detroit bank. The historic struc- strong women warriors who lived in the ture was moved from Detroit to steppes of Ukraine in ancient times. Hamtramck and placed across the street The freedom-loving spirit of these from the Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Amazons is expressed in the Ukrainian Catholic Church. Trio’s music: deep memories of Ukraine After World War II, Roman Dacko and in the chords of the bandura, speed of his wife, Ivanka, arrived in the United movement and change in the passages of States and purchased this building. Mr. the flute, and the human soul in the Dacko, an avid collector, began to collect lament of the violin are all combined with Ukrainian folk art, paintings, ceramics, the most universal instrument – the voice. historical documents, books and photo- The result is a virtuoso musical mix of graphs, which are now retained as part of ancient authentic intonations along with the museum’s collection. The museum’s modern rhythms and styles. The colorful collection has expanded to include attire of the performers and a variety of 20,000 books, Ukrainian costumes and dance moves augment the musical com- embroideries, as well as valuable positions and create a fascinating and Ukrainian immigration archives. unique show. In 1978 the Ukrainian Museum The Trio Polyanytsi usually performs branched out to a space at the Ukrainian in Kyiv, but also frequently tour other Cultural Center in Warren, Mich., where Ukrainian regions and European coun- Ostap and Irena Zacharkiw actively vol- tries. The musicians were participants of unteered time and support to establish a the artistic tour “Ukrainian Language gallery. In time, the exhibit space was from East to West” supported by President consolidated back to the Hamtramck Viktor Yushchenko of Ukraine. location. Their European tour “Vohni Podillia” In 1999, Dr. Mykola Hryhorczuk was held in 2007 and they are the laure- became the president and worked dili- ates of the international song contest “Na gently with an active board of directors Krylakh Svityazya” in 2006 and the all- to maintain the museum after Mr. Ukrainian song contest “Pisennyi Dacko’s death. Vernisazh” in 2007. This will be the Trio With renewed enthusiasm, the Ukrainian Polyanytsi’s debut performance in the American Archives and Museum utilized United States. the collection at hand and organized multi- Also included in the program will be ple exhibits, starting with “Tree of Life,” dancing to the sounds of the Rhapsodia an exhibit of antique Ukrainian ritual cloths The Trio Polyanytsi of Kyiv. Orchestra. from the private collection of Danylo For further information or tickets to Dmytrykiw, who at that time was the muse- Motifs,” was held at the prestigious that is in the process of searching for a the jubilee readers may contact Svitlana um’s executive director. Scarab Club in the Detroit Cultural larger location that will allow for more Leheta at 313-640-8257 or the museum at In 2004 the museum sponsored other District. In 2008 the museum hosted the extensive exhibits and events. The muse- 313-366-9764. Tickets will be available exhibits, such as: “Hutsul Exhibit,” United States debut of “Vasile um is soliciting donations for a new for students at a discounted price. “Orange Revolution Exhibit” and Avramenko: A Legacy of Ukrainian building. Donations may be mailed to: “Ukrainian Headdress and Embroideries Dance,” curated by Iryna Balan of Ukrainian American Archives and Exhibit,” displayed in spaces at the Canada, at the Warren City Hall with Museum of Detroit, 11756 Charest St., Hamtramck and Detroit public libraries, Mayor James R. Fouts in attendance. Hamtramck, MI 48212. Ukraine, Vanco... In addition, the museum has classes in The museum’s 50th anniversary jubilee the Immaculate Conception School (Continued from page 2) museum room and the museum’s English as a second language, embroi- banquet and ball will be held at the on June 5: “For the government of Ukraine Hamtramck location. dery, merezhynnya, gerdany and wreath- Ukrainian Cultural Center in Warren. to attract investors, especially in those sec- In 2006 Svitlana Leheta became presi- making, which are held at the museum. (www.ukrainianculturalcenter.com) on tors vital to its energy security, it needs to dent of the board, and a new direction – The museum’s executive director, November 22, starting at 7 p.m. Featuring make clear that it respects the sanctity of to exhibit in American venues – was Chrystyna Nykorak, has been a driving will be Polyanytsi, a dynamic trio from contracts and the rule of law” (http://kiev. added to the museum’s goals. As well, force in the renewed work of the muse- Kyiv that will perform innovative musi- usembassy.gov/main_eng_archive-2008. the search for a new space was begun. In um. cal compositions devoted to the spirit of html). 2007 an exceptionally successful exhibit, The museum has established a Building the ancient Ukrainian warrior women as Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko “In Search of Ukrainian Symbolism and Committee, chaired by Ihor Kunynskyj, well as original interpretations of overturned the government’s decision in June. Prime Minister Tymoshenko, howev- er, continued to insist that the Vanco con- tract was a “corrupt agreement concluded by the previous government” (BYuT Inform Newsletter, July 22). If the allegations against Mr. Novitsky are proven to be true, Vanco Energy Company in Houston could possibly face charges under the Racketeer-Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). In the August 1 statement by the govern- ment of Ukraine, one paragraph appears to be a warning directed at Vanco manage- ment: “Given that Vanco Energy Co…is a U.S. corporation and subject to U.S. juris- diction, the GoU [government of Ukraine] has kept the U.S. government apprised of the situation as it has developed. The U.S. authorities are at the vanguard of the global fight against corruption, and the GoU will continue to work with all of its international partners to advance this investigation and pursue necessary legal steps as appropri- ate.”

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