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Chornovil to be 're-educated' Kampov, nearly blind, receives

NEW YORK - Imprisoned Ukrai­
nian journalist Vyacheslav Chornovil
has been transferred from Yakutsk
ASSR, where he was reportedly held in
an isolation cell, to the Ukrainian
capital of Kiev for "re-edvcation."
Mr. Chornovil, 45, a member of the
Ukrainian group to monitor Soviet
complianceSeith the 197S Helsinki
Accords on human rights and European
security, was sentenced to five years of
imprisonmeni--вп June 6, 1980, on a
fabricated charge of attempted rape.
At the time, he was in the second year
of a three-year exile term in Yakutsk
which followed a six-year labor-camp
sentence that Mr. Chornovil began in
1972 after being found guilty of "anti-
Soviet agitation and propaganda."
According to information which
recently reached the West, the dissi­
dent's wife, Atena, visited him at a Kiev
prison for one-half hour some time in
late April.
After his arrest two years ago, Mr.
Chornovil went on a lengthy hunger
strike to protest his imprisonment.
Amnesty International recently con­
firmed that he suffers from cholitis,
hypertension and an inflammation of a
shoulder joint.
Mr. Chornovil is best known for "The
Chornovil Papers," a compilation of
documents that catalogued the many
violations of Soviet law and judicial
procedures that had occurred during the
1966 trials of Ukrainian intellectuals.
The book was released in the West in
1968, a year after Mr. Chornovil was
sentenced to three years' imprisonment
for "slandering the Soviet state."
In 1975, he renounced his Soviet
citizenship and applied to emigrate.
Also that year, he received the Tomalin
Journalism Prize from The Tunes of
London for "The Chornovil Papers."
' Earlier, he served a three-month
sentence in 1966 for refusing to testify
at the closed trial of four Ukrainian
dissidents.
13 years for "pension fraud"
WASHINGTON - Pavlo Kampov,
a Ukrainian dissident who is almost
blind, was recently sentenced in
Uzhhorod to 10 years' imprisonment
and three years in exile for alleged
pension violations, according to infor­
mation received by the Smoloskyp
Ukrainian Information Service. The
sentencing came after authorities re­
voked Mr. Kampov's invalid status and
then charged him with illegally collecting
an invalid's pension.
Mr. Kampov, a native of Uzhhorod
who will.turn 53 in September, was,
arrested in July 1981. A mathematician
by profession, he taught at the univer­
sity in Uzhhorod until his first arrest in
1970.
That year he was sentenced to six
years' imprisonment and five years in
exile, but authorities released him in
1978 before his term was up after
classifying him an invalid of the second
category because of his eyesight. Am­
nesty International has reported that
while in exile Mr. Kampov was penni­
less and unable to find work because of
his near-blindness, and was frequently
forced to sleep outdoors and beg for
handouts from the militia.
After he returned to Uzhhorod, Mr.
Kampov's apartment was frequently
searched by the KGB in connection with
the cases of Helsinki monitors Ivan
Kandyba, Oksana Meshko and Lev
Lukianenko. He was also classified as
an invalid of the first category.
Following his arrest last July, autho­
rities inexplicably stripped him of his
invalid status even though his eyesight
had been steadily deteriorating, and
declared that he had been collecting his
small pension illegally.
Smoloskyp reports that Mr. Kampov
has been transferred to a labor camp
near Lviv in western Ukraine.

Ukrainians,, Baits form new group Commons asks Soviets to release Svitlychny
to monitor denaturalization cases OTTAWA - The Canadian House
NEW YORK - Some 20 representa­
tives of East European organizations,
including members of the Ukrainian
Anti-Defamation League and the U-
krainian American Bar Association,
met here at the Estonian House on May
21 to discuss formulating a mutual
strategy to deal with the Justice Depart­
ment's ongoing investigation of East
Europeans suspected of collaborating
with the Germans during World War II.
During a June 9 visit with Svoboda
and The Weekly editors at the UNA
main office, Ihor Rakowsky, head of
the UABA, Alexandra Shwed, co-
president of the UADL, and Halya
Kozak, UADL press liaison, said that
the participants, representing Ukrai­
nian, Lithuanian, Latvian and Estonian
organizations, decided to form a new
group, Americans for Due Process, to
act as a coordinating body for actions
dealing with the government's investi­
gations.
Ms. Shwed said that one of the more
important topics discussed by the group
was the tactics used by the Office of
Special Investigations, the arm of the
Justice Department headed by Allan
Ryan which is charged with investigat­
ing and bringing to trial suspected war
criminals with the aim of stripping them
of their citizenship.
In seeking information about sus­
pects, the OSI frequently visits or sends
letters to acquaintances or neighbors
who often feel that they are legally
bound to answer investigators' queries,
said Ms. Shwed. She added that no one
is obligated to talk to the OSI unless
they have received a subpoena to appear
in court.
Mr. Rakowsky suggested that people
who have been contacted by the OSI
seek legal advice as to their rights,
particularly if they themselves are being
investigated.
In addition, participants of the meet­
ing decided that their respective organ­
izations write letters to the Freedom of
Information Act officer asking for
access to the provisions of a 1980
agreement between the Justice Depart­
ment and the procurator general of the
Soviet Union which allowed for Soviet-
supplied evidence and eyewitnesses to
be used in the government's denaturali­
zation cases.
The agreement has caused a furor
among Ukrainian and other East Euro­
pean communities in the United States,
who feel that such evidence should not
be admissible given the Soviet Union's
proven disregard for judicial principles
and its adversarial posture toward
emigre groups in the West.
Ms. Shwed also said that Ukrainian
organizations and, more importantly,
the Ukrainian press, should also peti­
tion for disclosure of the U.S.-Soviet
agreement under the Freedom of Infor­
mation Act.
Mr. Rakowsky added that the law
obliges the government to turn over
(Combined on pap l)
of Commons unanimously passed a
resolution on May 20 urging the Soviet
government to release imprisoned
Ukrainian dissident Ivan Svitlychny,
who is said to be partially paralyzed
because of a massive stroke suffered last
August.
The resolution, sponsored by MP
Don Mazankowsky, a Progressive
Conservative from Alberta, called on
the Soviets to allow Mr. Svitlychny,
whose sister, Nadia, lives in the United
States, to emigrate fo the West for
medical treatment.. Ms. Svitlychny is a
former political prisoner who was
exiled to the West in 1979.
David Smith from the Liberal Party
and Mark Rose of the National Demo­
cratic Party co-sponsored the measure.
In introducing the resolution, Mr. Ivan Svitlychny
Mazankowsky described the details of
Mr. Svitlychny's case and his medical lion calling for Mr. Svitlychny's imme­
problems, which include unspecified diate release is scheduled to be forward­
kidney ailments and chronic hepatitis in ed to Soviet authorities.
addition to the aftereffects of the stroke.
Mr. Svitlychny, 53, was a literary
critic before he was arrested in January
1972 and sentenced to seven years in a INSIDE:
labor camp and five years'exile. Follow­
ing his stroke, he underwent emergency Ш Dr. Roman Solchanyk' on the
brain surgery and several of his fingers new KGB chief - page 3.
reportedly had to be amputated. Ш News and views — page 6.
His sister has long maintained that Ш Re: the Ukrainian engineers'
her brother has not been receiving conference in Washington by Andrij
proper medical care, and there are fears Bilyk - page 7.
that unless he is allowed to emigrate to Ш Panorama by Helen Perozak
the United States for treatment and Smindak - page 10.
therapy his condition will deteriorate Ш Preview of events — page 16.
irreversibly.
A copy of the parliamentary resolu-
 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY. JUNE 13. 1982 No. 24

Soviet government said to launch atheism campaign Reagan lunches

MOSCOW - Even as the Soviet in "scientific atheism" who will work in
government seeks to convince Western the schools and vocational institutes of
tion, wrote Mr. Gillette.
Although the Soviet Constitution, with ex-dissidents
religious, leaders that the Russian the city. adopted in 1977, nominally grants
Orthodox Church — sponsor of a In Soviet Latvia, local news reports Soviet citizens the right to profess or not WASHINGTON - Emotions ran
recent .peace conference — and other claim that 6,000 atheist lecturers - one to profess any religion, no body of law high during President Ronald Reagan's
offi^iaHy sanctioned denominations for every 416 residents of Latvia - are exists to give the constitution legal May 11 luncheon for eight Soviet
should"be taken seriously as indepen- hard at work exposing the evils of force. Moreover, the document grants emigres and exiles, with the president
denf.vbices for nuclear disarmament, religion. Under the headline "Let Us citizens the right to propagate atheism visibly moved by the tragic stories
the JCamlin is stepping up its atheism Have an Effective Atheist Upbringing," while withholding a comparablerightto recalled by some of his guests,
carrfMPgn to undermine religion in the the Latvian newspaper Cina warned conduct religious propaganda. reported syndicated columnists Evans
USSR, reported Robert Gillette in a recently that the undeniable achieve- This subtle and vital distinction, Mr. arid Novak.
recent .issue of the Los Angeles Times. ments in overcoming religion, and the Gillette writes, is sometimes confusing According to their report, Gen. Petro
Soviet newspapers, radio and televi- deep and irreversible crisis of religion even to Soviet citizens, as in the case of Grigorenko, a founding member of the
sion, along with weighty political and the church, do not mean that one man who wrote to the newspaper Kiev and Moscow groups to monitor
jouraaufreflect arisingofficial concern religion will wither away on its own Komsomolskaya Pravda describing a Soviet compliance with the 1975 Hel-
that after more than 60 years of accord." group of young people he met on a train sinki Accords on humanrightswho was
drumming on anti-religious themes, In neighboring Estonia, the Ministry who were singing religious hymns. The exiled to the West in 1978, struggled to
Soviet atheist propaganda suffers from of Higher Education says ft has imple- man said he wanted to interrupt, but his' suppress tears as he described Ukrai-
crudeness and a hackneyed approach mented "special measures for making wife, reminding him about constitu- nian resistance to Soviet dominance in
that make it ineffective against a reviving the atheist upbringing of pupils more tional guarantees for the freedom of the days after World War II. -
interest in religion among Soviet youth. effective, while the Atheist Council of religion, wouldn't let him. Ukrainian nationalists, he said, served
Although the new campaign is na- Knowledge Society in the Estonian The newspaper called on the atheism long years in jail for offenses against the
tionwide in scope, it appears to be capital of Tallinn is reorienting its advisor of a leading publishing house, Soviet state, then were "dragged out
focused on two large areas of the lectures and publications to young who said the wife was wrong. The and shot" as the jail sentences neared
country where religion and nationalist audiences. constitution, he noted, also requires their end.
feelings are closely meshed. One region Ironically, Mr. Gillette noted, the Soviet citizens to "help those who have Aishe Seitmuratova, a Crimean Ta-
is the Soviet Union's western flank - anti-religion campaign seems to coin- blundered onto the path of religious tar and the only Moslem at the table,
Ukraine, Byelorussia and the Baltic cide with government efforts to use the illusion back to a socially useful out- told Mr. Reagan how her family,
republics — where most of the country's Soviet churches as propaganda vehicles look." accused by Stalin of collaborating with the
Catholics and many of its Baptists and to express the Soviet citizens' apparent .Atheism is a basic tenet of Marxism- Germans, was put on a train in 1944 and
Evangelical Christians live. opposition to nuclear proliferation. But Leninism. As Lenin himself put it dumped in the deserts of Kazakhstan,
The second area encompasses the at the same time, Soviet citizens are pungently in 1905, religion is not only several thousand miles to`the east. She
Soviet heartland, the predominantly being told with renewed vigor not to the opium of tht people, as Marx had was 6 years old. The railroad car, she
Muslim republics bordering hotbeds of take their own churches seriously but said; it is a "kind of spiritual gin in told the president, had dead bodies in it
Islamic fervor in Afghanistan and Iran. instead to regard religion as funda- which the slaves of capital drown their that remained there throughout the
The campaign includes expansion of mentally inimical to modern society. human shape and their claims to any journey into exile.
officially sponsored atheist clubs, new The Soviets enjoyed some success in decent life." According to Evans and Novak, "the
training programs for atheist lecturers, this contradictory effort, as more than "Every religious idea, every idea of president kept letting his emotions show
calls in the press for heightened vigilance 450 religious figures from East and God, even flirting with the idea of God, as he heard the personal histories, one
against proselytizers and subversive West gathered in Moscow under the is unutterable vileness," Lenin wrote. by one, of his guests."
Bible smugglers, and more sophisti- aegis of the Russian Orthodox Church In Mr. Gillette's estimation, the 18- During the luncheon. President Rea-
cated presentations of atheism in the for an anti-nuclear conference. Super- year-old Brezhnev regime has never gan quoted extensively from the
schools. vised by the state, the gathering received reverted to the savage anti-religious writings of Andrei Sakharov, the exiled
In Ashkhabad, capital of largely substantial coverage in the Western campaigns of Stalin's time, nor the Soviet physicist and Nobel laureate. At
Muslim Turkmenistan on the border press — due largely to the controversial massive closing of churches — half the one point, he said that "everything (in
with Iran, Mr. Gillette reports that local presence of American evangelist Billy 20,000 operating Russian Orthodox the Soviet Union) is as it was under a
authorities announced in January that Graham — but it earned almost no churches were sealed between 1960 and system of power and economy created
the first of 22 new "universities" opened attention in the government-controlled 1965 — conducted under Nikita by Stalin."
in the republic featuring a novel two- Soviet press, an. indication that it was Khrushchev. In addition to Gen. Grigorenko and
year curriculum. It trains missionaries mainly intended for foreign consump- The Brezhnev approach has been to Ms. Seitmuratova, the 75-minute lun-
dissuade young people through atheist cheon was attended by former political
education, to apply social pressure to prisoner Pavel Litvinov; Ludmilla
Exiled dissident scores Graham adults and, in effect, to stymie or-
ganized religion at the source by sharply
Alekseeva, 55, a founding member of
the Moscow Helsinki Group as well as
PASADENA, Calif. - Exiled Esto- Mr. Soldatov, 48, was active on the restricting the number of men allowed Mark Azbel, Valeriy Chalidze, Andrei
nian human-rights activist Sergei Sol- human-rights front in the Soviet Union to enter the clergy and by publishing Siniavsky and the Rev. Georgi Vins, a
datov recently predicted serious reper- for more than 15 years. He edited two religious materials in small quantities. Soviet Baptist leader.
cussions for Christians and Jews in the Estonian underground publications, In addition, it is illegal to hold Bible Alexander Solzhenitsyn, the Nobel
Soviet Union as a direct result of the The Estonian Democrat and The Esto- classes or otherwise give religious Prize-winning author now living in
Rev. Billy Graham's recent comments nian National Voice. In 1975 he was instruction to minors under 18, except Vermont, declined an invitation to
about religious freedom in the USSR, arrested and imprisoned for six years. in one's own family, but atheist educa- attend the White House lucheon, but
reported East/ West News. Noting that Mr. Graham is a fairly tion is compulsory in schools. wrote a letter to the president explain-
"First, the Soviet propaganda machine popularfigureamong Soviet Christians The new atheism campaign has gene- ing his absence and supporting Mr.
is going to capitalize upon and empha- and that his books are circulated rated a flurry of activity in the vast Reagan's stand.
size the words of Billy Graham," said clandestinely, Mr. Soldatov said that ideological apparatus run by the Central Joining President Reagan were Se-
Mr. Soldatov, who was expelled from his remarks at the peace conference will Committee, writes Mr. Gillette, but cretary of State Alexander Haig, Chuck
the Soviet Union in 1981. "The words have an impact on Soviet Christians. whether it will produce anything re- Tyson and Prof. Richard Pipes from the
that are favorable to the religious Mr. Soldatov suggested that Mr. sembling the desired effect is another National Security Council, and James
policies of the Soviet Union will be used Graham should "unequivocally" set the question. Baker, White House chief of staff.
over and over again." record straight about religiousrightsin
Mr. Graham, recently in Moscow for the USSR by directly addressing the
the "World Conference of Religious Soviet people.
Workers for Saving the Sacred Gift of "They are the ones who will be
Life from Nuclear Catastrophe," has affected by his comments," he said.
made several controversial statements
about religious freedom in the Soviet
Union. At a press conference in Mos- Ukrainians, Baits...
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Soviet citizens support

world peace movement
THE HAGUE, Netherlands - Ten
to 20 percent of all donations which
private Soviet citizens make to the
Russian Orthodox Church are being
directed to the international peace
movement in Europe and North Ame-
rica according to Atlantisch Nieuws, a
Dutch newsletter, reported East/West
News.
The payments are made to Western
peace groups under directives handed
down by the Moscow government.
Citizens making these donations re-
portedly are unaware that the money is
being used for this purpose, the news-
letter said.
This information is said to be based
on a letter written by Bishop Theodo-
sius, a Russian Orthodox clergyman in
the USSR, to a man identified as Prof.
Podeef, a Russian emigre now with this
U.S.A. Institute for Advanced Soviet
and East European Studies in Garmisch
Partenkirchen, West Germany. Prof.
Posdeef is a member of the Russian
Orthodox Church.
Because the Church officially does
not receive government subsidies, it
depends ortdonations from members.
Yet, these members are rarely told
about how the money is used.
It is not known if the 10 to 20 percent
figure includes the amount which the
Russian Orthodox Church spent on the
recent religious conference in Moscow,
which was attended by the Rev. Billy
Graham.
The Church paid the expenses, in-
cluding transportation expenses, for
most of the 600 delegates and observers
who came from around the world.
Lydia Savoyka awarded honorary doctorate
by Dr. Walter Dushnyck
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. - Lydia
U. Savoyka, well-known Ukrainian
American immigration specialist
who for many years has been coun-
seling and guiding people from many
parts of the world in their readjust-
ment and acclimatization to a new
and often difficult life in America,
was honored on Sunday, May 30, by
being awarded an honorary doctor
of laws degree by the College of
New Rochelle.
In the Honorary Degree Cita-
tions it was stated that "her waiting
room at the U.S. Catholic Confe-
rence Migration Service (where she
has been a staff member for many
years) has been described as a United
Nations; people from all over the
world, speaking different languages,
sit next to each other, differences in
race, social status and customs over-
come by a common humanity..."
Miss Savoyka was born in Dro-
hobych, Ukraine, where her father
was a lawyer. Her childhood ended
during World War II with the death
of her mother and shortly thereafter
the loss of her father, killed during
the Russian Communist invasion.
Eventually, in 1948 she and her sister
arrived in New York under the
United States orphanage program
sponsored by the National Catholic
Welfare Conference (NCWQ. Im-
mediately after graduation from high
school she began working for the
same organization which had brought
her and her sister to America.
Her remarkable linguistic talents
enabled her to master no less than 11
languages. Despite the work load,
Miss Savoyka managed to earn a
degree in sociology at Hunter College,
and later she also pursued studies in
sociology and psychology at Colum-
bia University.
In addition to heading the coun-
seling activities of the Migration
Service, Miss Savoyka also became
president of the New York General
Committee for Immigration, and is a
member of the Federal Advisory
Committee to the Commissioner of
the U.S. Immigration and Naturali-
zation Service.
The commencement ceremony,
including the awarding of degrees to
1,000 female students and four
honoris causa doctorates, was full of
splendor and attended by some 2,000
people.
The other three recipients of the
honorary degrees were Dr. Lena F.
Edwards, noted gynecologist and
humanitarian, who received the degree
of doctor of science; Prof. A. Bartlett
Giamatti, president of Yale Univer-
sity, who was awarded the degree of
doctor of humane letters; and Prof.
Thomas Taaffe, from the College of
New Rochelle, who was also awarded
the degree of doctor of humane
letters.
The program was opened with the
commencement convocation de-
livered by Stephen J. Sweeny, senior
vice president for academic affairs,
while the Rev. Vernon A. Shannon,
Catholic pastor of New Rochelle,
delivered an invocation.
Sister Dorothy Ann Kelly OSU,
president of the college, delivered
introductory greetings, while Prof.
Giamatti addressed the graduates.
Noting Miss Savoyka's services for
human beings, the citation read:
"Whether she is helping a promi-
nent defector from the Soviet Union
or a poor refugee from Latin Ame-
rica, the problems of Lydia Savoyka`s
clients become her own. For 30 years,
she has been opening the door of
America for those who want to begin
a new life here. The College of New
Rochelle acknowledges with gratitude
Lydia Savoyka's life of extraordi-
nary devotion to America's newest
arrivals and confers on her the degree
of doctor of laws, honoris causa."
Sharing Lydia`s happiness on this
unique occasion were her relatives
and friends: her sister Vera, her aunt
Olha Jastremsky with husband
Julian, cousin Ihor Lewycky, the Rev.
Alexander Hawkaliuk of the Mona-
stery of St. Josaphat in Glen Cove,
N.Y., Dr. Jaroslaw Padoch, presi-
dent of the Shevchenko Scientific
Society, Maria and George Honcza-
renko and Mary and Walter Dush-
nyck. All of them were invited to a
reception for special guests by the
president of the College of New
Rochelle.

Top KGB post in Moscow goes to Ukrainian security chief

by Dr. Roman Sokhanyk
On May 26, the Soviet news agency
TASS announced that the Presidium of
the USSR Supreme Soviet had released
Yuriy VTadimirovych Andropov from
his post as chairman of the Committee
for State Security of the USSR (KGB).1
The move was not entirely unexpected
in view of Mr. Andropov's election to
the Secretariat of the CPSU Central
Committee two days earlier. More
suprising, perhaps, is Moscow's choice
of Vitaliy Vasilevych Fedorchuk, chair-
man of the KGB in the Ukrainian SSR,
as Mr. Andropov's successor to the top
security post in the USSR.
Mr. Fedorchuk, who will be 64 in
December, has headed the Ukrainian
KGB since July 1970. A Ukrainian by
nationality, he is a graduate of the
Higher KGB School attached to the
USSR Council of Ministers and holds
the rank of colonel general. Mr. Fedor-
chuk`s career in the Soviet security
apparatus began in 1939, and he has
been a Communist Party member since
1940. Before joining the KGB he worked
for local newspapers in Zhytomyr and
Kiev Oblasts, and between 1936 and
1939 he studied at a military academy.
According to Mr. Fedorchuk's official
biography, he served in the army during
World War II and is currently a deputy
to the USSR Supreme Soviet.2
Mr. Fedorchuk rose to prominence
largely as a result of his success in the
campaign against the Ukrainian dissi-
dent movement in the early 1970s. It is
widely believed that his appointment as
head of the Ukrainian KGB in place of
Vitaliy F. Nikitchenko in the summer of
1970 was the first clear indication that
the party leadership in Moscow was
dissatisfied with the way Petro E.
Shelest, leader of the Communist Party
of Ukraine, was handling dissident overseers of ideological orthodoxy in specifically to Poland, Mr. Fedorchuk
matters. Mr. Shelest, it yas suggested, the Soviet Union. Apparently Mr. argued:
was either unwilling or unable to Fedorchuk is not one to belittle his "These events plainly confirm the
control the open and growing opposi- personal achievements. According to a incontrovertible truth that any kind of
tion of a considerable segment of the recent samizdat document, at the end of belittlement of Marxist and Communist
Ukrainian intelligentsia to Moscow's April 1981, he delivered a speech at the ideology, any mistake, shortcoming, or
cultural policies in Ukraine. Sa- Dzerzhinsky republican KGB club in violation of the economic laws of
mizdat sources support this viewpoint, which he reported: socialism, any relaxation of ideological
claiming that after Mr. Fedorchuk took "Last year a major job was done — and political education of the masses
over in Kiev the republican KGB be- 40 Ukrainian nationalists were boomerangs, with the inevitable on-
came completely independent of Ukrai- rendered harmless. In order to preclude slaughts of bourgeois ideology. They
nian party control. Mr. Fedorchuk is unnecessary international friction the graphically illustrate that the primary
said to have maintained direct lines of majority of them were convicted on objective of counterrevolutionary forces,
communication with Moscow and to criminal charges. 4 supported morally and materially from
have reported not only that the Shelest Mr. Fedorchuk has proven himself to outside, is to disorient the masses,
leadership was hindering the work of be a model Chekist not only in the ideologically disarm and disorganize
the security organs but that Mr. Shelest practical conduct of security matters - the Communist Party, and remove it
himself was "a national deviationist."3 i.e., the repression of Ukrainian human- from the leadership of society with the
rights activists, including virtually all aim of seizing power in the country and
Within less than two years, in the members of the Ukrainian Helsinki creating conditions for the restoration
January 1972, the KGB under Mr. group — but also in his public state- of capitalism.""
Fedorchuk `s leadership initiated a wave ments in the Soviet Ukrainian press. In
With such credentials Mr. Fedorchuk
of political arrests that resulted in the two fairly recent articles he has argued
appears to be well-suited to join the
imprisonment of hundreds of human- strongly the need to step up ideological
Brezhnev coterie in Moscow.
rights activists throughout Ukraine. vigilance in the face of East-West
Four months later, Mr. Shelest was tensions. The first of these articles,
dismissed as first secretary of the which appeared in Komunist Ukrainy,
Ukrainian Party, and subsequently it the monthly theoretical journal of the
became clear that he had been purged Ukrainian Central Committee, in 1. TASS, May 26, 1981
for a variety of sins that constituted a October 1980, called attention to the 2. "Deputaty Verkhovnogo Soviets
SSSR Desyatyi sozyv," Moscow, Izdanye
deviation from officially sanctioned heightened "ideological sabotage" Prezidiuma Verkhovnogo Soviets SSSR,
Soviet nationalities policy. Mr. Fedor- allegedly practiced by Western security 1979, p. 45Z
chuk, on the other hand, was rewarded services against the Soviet Union and
3. Ukrainsky visnyk, No. 7-8, Spring
for a job well done with candidate linked these activities directly to Ukrai- 1974, Paris-Baltimore-Toronto, Smoloskyp,
membership of the Ukrainian Politburo nian human-rights activists such as 1975, p. 114.
in September 1973.4 Three years later, Mykola Rudenko, Levko Lukianenko, 4. Radians lea Ukraine, September IS,
at the 25th Congress of the Communist and Oleksiy Tykhy, all of whom have 1973.
Party of Ukraine, he was promoted to been tried and sentenced for their role in 5. RadiansTca Ukraine, February 14,
full membership of that body.3 the Ukrainian Helsinki group.7 The
1976.
6. "Polozheniye na Ukraine," AS 4532, p.
second article, which was published in
There is nothing in Mr. Fedorchuk `s "Pid praporom leninizmu," a journal I.
past to suggest that his promotion to the for propagandists, in October 1981, 7. V. V. Fedorchuk, "Vysoka politychna
leadership of the KGB in Moscow will covered the same theme while pointing pylnist radianskykh liudey — nadiynyi
zaslin
result in any fundamental changes in the to developments in Poland as a concrete Komunist pidryvnym pidstupam imperializmu,"
Ukrainy, 1980, No. 10, pp. 10-26.
modus operandi of the Soviet security example of what can happen if the 8. See RL 422/81, "Ukrainian KGB Chief
police. His record in Ukraine is ex- ideological reins are. loosened. Referring Warns of Ideological Sabotage," October
emplary from the standpoint of the 22, 1981; . ,, . , - . '
 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY
Preparations intensify for International Plast Jamboree in New York
by Roman A. Juzeniw
NEW YORK - With a little less than
10 weeks to go, preparations have
intensified for the International Plast
Jamboree, which will be held at the
Vovcha Tropa Plast camp in East
Chatham, NY. on August 14-21
An unofficial count has shown that
over 940 Plast members and guests have
already registered for the jamboree,
which will commemmorate Plast`s 70tb
anniversary. Of that number, over 230
are from Canada, 45 from Winnipeg and
105 from Toronto.
The organizing committee, headed by
Andriy Lastowecky, has also been
informed that over 20 Plast members
from Australia will attend.
The final registration date for Plast
"novatstvo" (age 7-11) and "yunatstvo"
(age 11-17) is June 15. Their camps'
programs will include scouting, hikes,
orienteering, bonfires, sports competi­
tions, a "Brotherhood Day" and other
activities. o.,
Additionally, the two adult divisions
of Plast, "starshe plastunstvo" (age 18-
31) and seniors (31 and over), and
Plastpryiat (parents of Plast members)
have been working on programs for
their separate camps.
Representatives of the three adult
`Plast divisions and Plastpryiat held a
coordinating meeting on Friday, June
4. Present were: Oka Hrycak and
Roman Juzeniw, representing "starshe
plastunstvo"; Theodozij Krupa, com­
mander of the seniors camp; Larysa
Onyshkevych, coordinator of pro­
grams; and Oksana and Petro Bokalo,
Mr. Bokalo being the commander of the
Plastpryiat camp.
These representatives have been
working on making the programs for
the adult camps as lively, stimulating
and interesting as possible. The pro­
Ukrainians attend victory party
of Senate candidate Fenwick
by Boshena Obhaniwsky
BERNARDSVILLE, N.J. - The
four-piece band played lively music, but
the notes were unrecognizable in the din
of the milling crowd. Many supporters
popped popcorn with one hand and
with the other hand drank toasts to
Millicent Fenwick, the victorious candi­
date for U.S. senator in the Republican
primary. This was the raucous but
happy scene at the victory party for
Mrs. Fenwick `s supporters at the Old
Mill Inn in Bernardsville, N.J., follow­
ing the closing of the polls on Tuesday,
June 8.
Sandwiched in the jam-packed scene
were Ukrainian supporters — a dozen
or so — who were a part of this joyous
celebration. Members of Ukrainian
Americans for Fenwick (UAF) pre­
sented Bob Grady, Mrs. Fenwick's top
legislative aide in Washington, with an
album depicting their work for the past
four months in behalf of the successful
senatorial candidate. This album was
dispatched immediately to Mrs. Fen­
wick who, it was reported, turned the
pages of photos, activities, forms,
notices, advertisements, and articles
featured in Svoboda, The Ukrainian
Weekly and other newspapers, while
viewing the primary election returns in
her room.
After a concession statement by
Jeffrey Bell, her primary opponent,
Mrs. Fenwick buoyantly stated: "Al­
though many dread the rigors of a
political campaign, I love it; I love it -
SUNDAY, JUNE 13, 1982 No. 24
grams will offer the participants several
choices of events each day.
о Saturday: separate camp programs
and bonfires.
" Sunday: evening - slide show and
presentation on "The Culture of the
Scythians."
" Monday: morning — discussion on
Plast's goals for the year 2000; after­
noon - walking tour to nearby Shaker
Museum; evening - Ukrainian films.
" Tuesday: afternoon — discussion
on the role of non-Plast members in
Plast's educational program; evening -
discussion on the Ukrainian language
and its place in Plast's educational
program. Tuesday will also offer parti­
cipants the options of organized nature
walks in the immediate area or a trip to
a lake in Taghkanic State Park.
' Wednesday: morning — sports
competitions for Plast adults and
Plastpryiat, orienteering; evening -
Dovzhenko's film "Zvenyhora" and a
slide presentation on Ukrainians in
Brazil. Presenting Sl,OOO contributions toward the International Plast Jamboree are
" Thursday: all-day trip to the Lenox Roman Huhlewych (third from left) on behalf of Self-Reliance and Wolodymyr
and Stockbridge, Mass., areas (fea­ Slyz (farright)on behalf of the "Orden Khrertonostsrv" Plast Unit Also seen, from
turing museums, crafts shops, galleries); left, are: Marts Danymk, Andriy Lastowecky, Maria Sorobey and Vsevolod
evening - concert at Tanglewood or Hnatchuk.
Paradjanov's film "Shadows of For­ further discussed at the next meeting of help in this endeavor. Two contribu­
gotten Ancestors." the full organizing committee, which is tions were made at the last meeting.
' Friday: afternoon - presentation being held today, June 13. Roman Huhlewych presented a check
on the dissident movement in Ukraine; Another subject that will be discussed for S1.000 from the New York City Self-
evening - camp bonfires. at that meeting will be the activities of Reliance, noting that Self-Reliance has
' Saturday and Sunday: participants the fund-raising committee headed by always helped our Ukrainian youth
in the general jamboree program. Marta Danyluk. The International organizations, and Wolodymyr Slyz
Plast Jamboree's full costs will be over presented a S 1,000 donation from the
All three camps will offer the adult SI80,000, and the committee has been "Orden Khrestonostsiv" Plast Unit. The
participants the chance to take an energetically raising funds to help pay latter contribution was earmarked
integral part in the Jamboree's pro­ for such costs as: transportation of towards the cost of one bus that will
gram. Over 50 "stershi plastuny" have "yunatstvo" to the Adirondacksand the transport approximately 40 youths to
already signed up exclusively for their participation of Plast members from trails in the Adirondacks.
camp and it is expected that the other Australia, Argentina and lEurope. Those wishing to help should send
two camps will also have respectable The fund-raising committee has sent contributions to: Plast Jamboree
numbers. out appeals to both Plast members and Account, Plast Inc., 140 Second Ave.,
The adult camp programs will be the Ukrainian community-at-large to New York, N.Y. 10003.
UADL appeals for monetary support
JENKINTOWN, Pa. - The Ukrai­ The league has held press conferences;
nian Anti-Defamation League, a group sent out memoranda, petitions and
founded in 1978 to counteract defama­ letters to the president, senators, con­
especially with supporters like you." tion of Ukrainian Americans and the gressmen; sent letters and made phone
She said she was ready to launch a entire Ukrainian nation, has issued an calls to American media about biased
vigorous drive to gain the Senate seat in appeal for financial support to the reporting, attacks against American-
November. She received a total of Ukrainian community at large. Ukrainians and their institutions and
192,000 votes to 162,000 for Mr. Bell. The Jenkintown, Pa. - based league the undemocratic use of Soviet testi­
Her Democratic opponent will be was successful in having a Ukrainian, mony. Currently, the UADL is involved
newcomer Frank Lautenberg. Julian Kulas, named to the U.S. Holo­ meetings with American lawmakers and
Ukrainian Americans for Fenwick caust Commission, and it has under­ representatives of various government
were also told that if elected Mrs. taken the task of having material about departments regarding the activities of
Fenwick would try for a seat on the Ukrainian victims of the Holocaust the Office of Special Investigations.
prestigious Foreign Relations Com­ included in the secondary school curri­ In its appeal the league noted: "In
mittee in the U.S. Senate. It was also culum of schools in New York state and order to successfully carry out these
related by Mr. Grady that, while solicit­ Philadelphia. ` tasks, the league needs a strong finan­
ing votes by phone, he received com­ The UADL has also become involved cial base, especially since the Office of
ments such as: "Of course I will vote for in defending Ukrainians who, it feels, Special Investigations has over 200
Mrs. Fenwick - I'm Ukrainian," thus have been unjustly accused of Nazi cases under investigation against Eastern
showing that the committee had done collaboration and in reacting to biased Europeans - of which many are Ame­
its homework. Someone noticed that media coverage of their denaturaliza- rican Ukrainians. We need yoursupport
(Continued on page 12) tion hearings. so that we can discredit Soviet testi­
mony and any cooperation between the
Ukrainian Regents exam scheduled U.S. Justice Department and the Soviet
judicial system. For this to be accom­
NEW YORK - The New York State All New York high school students plished, an existing law has to be
Regents exam in Ukrainian language is are eligible to take the exam, and changed in Congress, which allowed
scheduled for June 24 between 9 a.m. applicants should contact the language this cooperation and funded the trips to
and noon at six high schools around the department chairmen of their schools or the USSR, has to be changed."
state, and students who take the exam their principals who will make the
"Your financial help will allow us to
can receive three foreign-language necessary arrangements with the parti­ present the true "picture to American
credits, reported the Educational Coun­ cipating schools.
lawmakers and to accomplish what we
cil of the UCCA. The exam will be divided into five have undertaken," noted the UADLTs
The exam will be offered at the sections, one oral and four written. The co-presidents, Alexandra Shwed and
following schools: Gilderland High format of the exam was prepared by Nila Pawluk.
School near Albany; Penfield High Oksana Bakum, Daria Yakubovych Donations should be made payable
School near Rochester; Riverside High and Michael Heretz of the council. to the United Ukrainian American
School near Buffalo, St. George Aca­ Relief Committee (UADL) and sent to:
demy in New York, Christian Brothers For further information contact: Ukrainian Anti-Defamation League,
High School in Syracuse and Rondout Michael Heretz, 16 Venezio Ave
P.O. Box 2142, Jenkintown, Pa. 19046.
Valley near Ellenville. Albany, N.Y. 12203; (518) 456-2119. Donations are tax-deductible.
No. 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY
In memoriam: Constantine Warvariv, diplomat
reverberated throughout the Ukrainian
community and was soon recorded by a
score of major newspapers here and
abroad, among them The New York
Times (April 14), Washington Post
(April 7) and London Herald Tribune
(April 8).
Although somewhat belatedly, it
behooves us to chronicle some of the
highlights of his life and his career. Born
in Povursk, Volhynia region of Ukraine,
on November 4, 1924, he was the third
of four children of the Very Rev. Vasyl
and Halyna Warvariv. It is safe to say
that his moral values and his commit­
ment to serve his fellow men might have
been rooted in the idyllic millieu of his
childhood.
Mr. Warvariv completed his elemen­
tary and secondary education in Kholm
and Rivne, both towns situated in the
Volhynia region. World War II dis­
located and interrupted this bucolic life,
and, as was the case with thousands of
other Ukrainians, forced him and his
family to leave their homeland.
With World War II over, Mr. War­
variv, undaunted, applied in 1946 to the
prestigious Heidelberg University with
the intention of studying international
law. He completed his studies in 1949
and in the same year immigrated to the
United States.
In 1948 he married Olena Kozar, the
Constantine Warvariv daughter of a noted Ukrainian archeo-
logist who was repressed by the Soviet
regime. Upon settling in New York
by John Phillip City, he matriculated at Columbia
University from which, in 1952, he
During the early hours of April 6, at earned a master's degree in public law
his residence, Constantine Warvariv, a and government, and also completed
career diplomat for over 20 years and an course work for the Ph.D.
outstanding Ukrainian American, ceased In 1954, blessed with his first child, a
to live. daughter, Victoria, he chose to post­
The news about his death sadly pone completion of his doctoral disser-
Obituary
Sister Athanasius Galac, educator
PHILADELPHIA - Sister Athana­ pursued further studies at other institu­
sius Galac OSBM, former member of tions, among them the University of
the Holy Ghost Parish of Chester, Pa., Hawaii and University of Arizona, and
died on the morning of June 1, in the did extensive study travel in Rome,
48th year of her religious life. She was Greece and California.
64. She was. a member of many pro­
Sister Athanasius entered the novi­ fessional organizations and repre­
tiate of the Sisters of St. Basil the Great sented the Basilian community in the
in Fox Chase, Pa., at age 16, on July 19,
1934. She was invested with the Basilian
Philadelphia Archdiocesan Supervi­
sory Council, directed the study pro­
grams for future teachers of the Basilian
habit on December 8, 1934, and made
her solemn vows of profession in the
order in 1943.
Order and supervised the elementary
and high schools staffed by the Basilian
Her life in the Basilian community, Sisters.
was dedicated to her beloved profession Her ideal as a teacher was "to be
teaching. She served at the parish present among idealistic teenagers
schools in New Kensington, Pa., Chi­ searching for values as a seasoned
cago, Centralia, Pa., Watervliet, N.Y., teacher who tries to understand their
Hamtramck, Mich., Cleveland, St. needs,'' which gave her both the impetus
Basil's Orphanage School, and from and satisfaction, as well as, stimulation
1956 until her last illness, at St. Basil in her desire to improve her total
Academy in Philadelphia, devoting 26 person hood.
years to teaching adolescents Latin and Sister Athanasius leaves a bereaved
social studies. family, her sisters Anna, Mary, Sonia,
She was an intelligent nun, articulate and Gloria, a brother George, nephews
and active, who was very firm with her and relatives.
students, yet loved them very much. Her Requiem services and divine liturgy
whole life was dedicated to giving her were celebrated on Thursday, June 3, at
best to the academy and to the students, 11 a.m., in the Faculty House Audito­
as a teacher, as moderator of the school rium. Interment followed at the ceme­
newspaper, the Basilian Pillar, modera­ tery of the Sisters of St. Basil the Great
tor of the honor society, moderator of in Fox Chase, Pa.
the senior class and moderator of the
Alumnae Association from 1956 to
1982.
Addendum
Professionally alert, she endeavored In the obituary of long-time UNA
to advance herself in higher education, Supreme Treasurer Roman Slobodian,
to better herself for the work of teach­ the name of his granddaughter, Mary
ing. She earned a B.S. in education from Jane Dobushak, who is the daughter of
St. John University in Cleveland, and Myron Sedorowitz, should have been
an M.S. in Latin and Greek from the listed among the surviving members of
Catholic University of America. She the Slobodian family.
SUNDAY, JUNE 13,1982
tation and start his professional career.
At first he secured a position with the
Library of Congress as a specialist in
international organizations. In 1961,
after passing the Foreign Service Exa­
mination, he joined the State Depart­
ment, serving as a social science officer
in the office of Multilateral Policy and
Plans, Bureau of Educational and
Cultural Affairs.
In October 1971, he was promoted to
an executive position of deputy direc­
tor for UNESCO Affairs. From 1974 to
1978, he served as the deputy U.S.
permanent representative to UNESCO
and as counsellor of the U.S. Embassy
in Paris.
In October 1977, while participating
in an international conference at Tbilisi,
Soviet Georgia, the Soviet secret police
(KGB) attempted to blackmail him into
working for Soviet intelligence services.
He courageously repulsed this attempt,
whereupon the Soviet media denounced
him as a former Nazi collaborator.
The U.S. Embassy in Moscow
"strongly protested this highly provoca­
tive and unacceptable treatment of a
U.S. diplomat as a clear violation of the
Vienna Conventions and an ипрег–
missable abuse of the norms of behavior
which should govern relations between
our two nations."
Following an investigation of the
Soviet allegations, Mr. Warvariv was
fully exonerated. In 1979, he was
appointed agency director for transpor­
tation and communication in the Bu­
reau of International Organizations at
the State Department. He remained in
this post until his untimely death.
The official obituary, issued by the
State Department, stated that he
"brought to his work for the U.S.
government a vision of enthusiasm that
was both unique and exemplary in the
conduct of cultural diplomacy. His long
and renown career was recognized by
numerous citations and awards, among
them the State Department Meritorious
Honor Award and the State Depart­
ment Superior Honor Award."
As a member of American delega­
tions, he took part in 23 international
conferences.
In spite of his highly demanding
work, Mr. Warvariv found
New pamphlet published by HURI
clarifies use of Russia vs. Soviet Union
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Ukrainian-
Americans are often puzzled and upset
by the popular use of the terms "Rus­
sia" and "Russian"to denote the Soviet
Union and the peoples of the Soviet
Union. This error adds to the general
confusion about the fact that Ukrai­
nians are not Russians, but a separate
people with their own culture and
language. Many Americans subscribe
to this misconception, even though the
Soviet government asserts that the
USSR is not Russia and that its in­
habitants are not all Russians.
In part, the mistaken convention of
calling the Soviet Union "Russia" has
been difficult to correct because of the
lack of clear, authoritative information
about the difference between the two
terms. An ongoing information cam­
paign, such as the one undertaken by
the Media Action Coalition, is dearly in
order.
To assist activists in the Ukrainian
community who wish to carry on this
essential work, the Friends of the
Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute,
a non-profit patronage group, have
published a pamphlet titled "Russia or
5
time to pursue scholarly work. His field
of interest was diplomatic history and
particularly Ukrainian-American rela­
tions.
In 1977 he wrote a historical survey
on this topic which appeared in the
book-length study, "Ukraine, 1917-
1921," published by the Ukrainian
Research Institute at Harvard. Prior to
this work he authored an article on
Polish-Ukrainian relations in October
1917, which was published in East-
European Problems.
On numerous occasions he partici­
pated in scholarly conferences and
symposia arranged by the Ukrainian
Academy of Arts and Sciences in New
York City, and in 1977 he earned a
doctorate from the Ukrainian Free
University.
Besides his scholarly interests, Mr.
Warvariv gave a great deal of his
attention to the Ukrainian Orthodox
Church in the United States. He was a
member of this Church's Metropolitan
Council, he presided at two of its sobers
(councils), and he gave legal counsel to
its hierarchy.
In Washington, where he resided, he
twice chaired the local Association of
Ukrainians and was president of the
Parish Committee of St. Andrew
Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
He held memberships in the Ameri­
can Academy of Political Sciences, the
American Association of International
Law and the American Association of
Diplomats.
Memorial services (panakhyda) were
held on April 8 at St. Andrew's Ukrai­
nian Orthodox Church in Washington.
The burial, preceded by the requiem
liturgy and headed by Metropolitan
Mstyslav, primate of the Ukrainian
Orthodox Church of the U.S.A., took
place on April 9 at noon at St. An­
drew's Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery
in South Bound Brook, N.J. At the
tryzna which followed the interment, he
was eulogized by about a dozen
speakers.
Survivors include his wife Olena;
daughter Victoria, an artist; daughter
Iryna Warvariv-Priester, a law student;
son-in-law Richard D. Priester, a
business executive; sister Sophia Kra-
vec; and brother Eugene, a physician.
the Soviet Union? There is a Differ­
ence." Written by Frank Sysyn, assis­
tant professor of history at Harvard
University, the pamphlet explains why
the terms "Russia" and "Soviet Union"
should not be used synonymously.
The publication includes a biblio­
graphy on the peoples of the Soviet
Union, a map of the 15 f,oviet republics,
and a number of color photographs
illustrating the national diversity of the
USSR. The format of the publication
permits easy mailing; the pamphlet can
be addressed and mailed directly, or it
can be enclosed in a standard business-
size envelope.
The Friends of HURI have published
the pamphlet as a public service and
plan to distribute their product by
providing it at cost to various academic
institutions and community organiza­
tions.
A copy of the pamphlet may be
obtained by sending SI to: "There is a
Difference" - Friends of HURI, Har­
vard Ukrainian Research Institute,
1583 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge,
Mass. 02138.
 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 13,1982
News and viewt
ulcrainionWeeHy Ukraine: with or without "the'
by Dr. Bohdan Wyrwycky
Bush's speech Regarding the Hodiak-McBride ex-
change (published by the Media Action
Mercifully, Vice President George Bush's address to the final session
Coalition in The Weekly on May 23) in
of the 30th Regular UNA Convention on May 28 was something quite the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in-house
more than the rather wearisome we-are-a-nation-of-immigrants fare journal on the subject of whether
so popular with politicians out to curry favor with ethnic consti- the name "Ukraine" requires that the
tuencies (although he did use the phrase at the very end of the speech). article "the" precede it:
On the down side, however, Mr. Bush's hard-hitting words against In his note, Mr. McBride seems to be
Soviet human-rights violations in Ukraine and machinations around guilty of mistaking what is in fact a
the globe did not carry outside the meeting hall, as the mass media, for commonplace, namely that "tradition is
the most part, chose not to report on the vice president's speech. what makes language mutually intelli-
But first, the speech itself. Mr. Bush is a good soldier and, as such, gible," for some type of fundamental
he sees his job primarily as articulating and boosting the domestic and and unrestricted law about languages
foreign policies of the Reagan administration. On the home front, he which maintains that all features of a
plugged the president's economic plan, praising the UNA for its spirit given language are immutable.
That English as well as other lan-
of volunteerism, a central concept in President Reagan's approach to
guages are not immutable, i.e., that they
social policy. He also spoke about the downturn in the inflation rate
are constantly evolving, is usually
and the tax cut. brought to our attention at least as early
But of principal concern to Ukrainians was his analysis of the as high school when we first read
Reagan administration's policies concerning the Soviet Union. After Shakespeare or Milton and are con-
chastising the Soviet Union for the invasion of Afghanistan and its fronted by the realization that present-
involvement in the declaration of martial law in Poland, Mr. Bush day English is not the same as that used
came down hard on the Kremlin's persecution of Ukrainian dissidents. by these greats. And if one holds even a
Calling their fate "an Orwellian nightmare," Mr. Bush provided a passing interest in ongoing discussions
synopsis of the cases of Yuriy Shukhevych, Ivan Svitlychny, Mykola of contemporary English, usage and,
and Raisa Rudenko, and Gen. Petro Grigorenko. "Ukrainians have say, reads William Safire's weekly
been singled out for especially harsh treatment by the Soviet column on language in The New York
Times Magazine, then one is also, of
government," said Mr. Bush. "The estimates are that up to half of all
course, aware that changes in usage
Soviet political prisoners may be Ukrainians." He went on to note that
occur in as short a period of time as a
the Ukrainian Helsinki Group has been all but decimated. decade.
Clearly, we can only praise Mr. Bush's recognition of the terrible So if Mr. McBride's central argument
plight of Ukrainian human-rights activists and his grasp of the threat against dropping "the" from in front of
posed by the Soviet Union. But if we have one slight critique, it is this: "Ukraine" rests on some, thesis about
although the vice president provided an articulate analysis of the fine the immutability of language then his
points of the administration's Soviet policy in the areas of nuclear argument obviously does not hold any
arms reduction, trade in high technology, regional stability and the water for the simple reason that lan-
groundwork for future dialogue, he did not elaborate on how the guages are, in fact, constantly under-
administration intends to try and pressure the Soviets into curbing going evolution.
human-rights abuses at home and bolster the Ukrainian cause. But the problem with Mr. McBride's
position goes much deeper than that,
It may seem rather underhanded to chide Mr. Bush for things he
for he seems totally oblivious to the
didn't say, but it is a valid point. Although the U.S. delegation at
kinds of considerations that are com-
Madrid and President Reagan himself have hinted at a possible monly found to militate in favor of
linkage between U.S.-Soviet cooperation and Soviet human-rights changes in usage when the proposed
behavior, no concrete steps have been taken in implementing such a change relates to an issue of nomen-
policy. In addition, the U.S. Consulate in Kiev, a symbol of this clature rather than, say, syntax or
country's recognition of Ukraine as a separate, non-Russian nation, semantics, which are, of course, much
remains closed. more resistant to change. And, the two
This aside, Vice President Bush's address showed an understanding
of the human-rights issue and the larger question of SoviePintentions
that few politicians have shown in addressing Ukrainians. So we
applaud Mr. Bush's graciousness in addressing the UNA Convention
l)ADL seeks names of Babyn Yar victims
and the gist and spirit of his remarks, and we only hope that the by Alexandra Shwed
administration will take tough, concrete measures necessary to follow and Nila Pawluk
up its concerns.
In the past year the horrors at Babyn
Yar — where the Nazis murdered many
thousands of Ukrainians and Jews -
One final note. We are dismayed by the fact that Vice President were recalled. It is ourresponsibilityto
Bush's address to the UNA was not covered by the mass media. Our see to it that the names of the innocent
reservations aside, it was, in fact, a major policy speech outlining Ukrainian victims of Nazi terror are
President Reagan's scenario for future relations with the Soviet alsorecordedfor history. The best way
Union. It was certainly topical and unquestionably newsworthy. We to honor those who died would be to
suggest that our readers write the major dailies in their areas as well as publish a historical work about Babyn
the major networks and inquire as to why they did not see fit to report Yar in which all the names of Ukrai-
on Mr. Bush's remarks. nian victims are listed.
We are aware of the difficulties of
undertaking such a task after 40 years
have passed, but while some witnesses
are still alive their testimonies and
A REMINDER
memories must be recorded for history.
If we neglect this task, future historians
will write the history of our lands
TO OUR READERS without us as has already happened in
the past.
It's that time of the year again - RENEWAL TIME. Many of you have already The Ukrainian Anti-Defamation
received expiration notices which were sent at the end of April. To decrease the League is asking every person and
administrative cost of sending a second notice, we are giving you this gentle organization who knows the name of
reminder. any Ukrainian murdered in Babyn Yar
If you mail your renewal today, you'll be sure to receive The Weekly - your to send these names to: The Ukrainian
Ukrainian perspective on the news - without interruption. Anti-Defamation League Inc., P.O.
We're counting on you to remit today. So please send your renewal, along with a Box 2142, Jenkintown, Pa. 19046.
check or money order. (55 for UNA members, S8 for non-members) to: The If possible, please include the age of
Ukrainian Weekly, Subscription Department. 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, N J . the victim, where he/she was from,
07302. reason for his/ her imprisonment by the
Nazis and other relevant information.
No. 24
principal considerations are accuracy
and the desires of those affected by the
proposed shift in naming. Let me
explain.
Some 10 years ago most hospitals had
a department called inhalation therapy;
today, these same departments exist
under the name ofrespiratorytherapy.
Why the change in names? Because the
professional association of, now,
respiratory therapists decided that,
technically speaking, the term "respira-
tion" was more accurate than "inhala-
tion" when it came to describing what
these therapists treat or affect.
This as well as other such changes in
nomenclature brought about by an
appeal to considerations of improved
accuracy are a part of the perfectly
normal process of change in usage
which, I would assume, do not normally
cause trauma in the editorial offices of
our nation's dailies.
Secondly, I trust that Mr. McBride is
not too young torememberthat it was
not all that long ago when the accepted
or traditional way ofreferringto Afro-
Americans was as Negroes rather than
as blacks, which is, of course, the accept-
ed term ofreferencetoday. Changes of
this type are acceded to in`deference to
the wishes of the group which has some
direct stake in the revised nomencla-
ture.
What is worth noting here is that
strong sentiments in favor of a change
on the part of the groups requesting it
are generally considered in and of
themselves to constitute a legitimate
reason for change, as is clear from the
fact that it is difficult to see how, for
example, "black" is any more accurate a
name than was "Negro."
The interesting thing about the case
for dropping the article from in front of
"Ukraine" is that it rests both upon a
legitimate appeal to considerations, of
accuracy and on sentiment, either of
which has in other cases been judged to
be a sufficient condition for justifying a
change in usage when this change
(Continued oo page 13)
At the same time, please indicate the
names of Ukrainians who were murdered
by the Nazis for helping Jews.
The league needs the names of Ukrai-
nian victims since the David Newman
Jewish Center is planning to publish a
memorial book on Babyn Yar, in which
all the known names of Babyn Yar
victims will be printed. Simon Kipnis, a
writer who recently emigrated from
Ukraine, is including in this book the
names of Ukrainians who were killed
for helping Jews.
The league has been in contact with
Mr. Kipnis with the aim that Ukrainian
victims' names also be included in his
book. If our talks with Mr. Kipnis are
not successful, the league plans to
publish, in cooperation with any in-
terested Ukrainian educational or-
ganization, a book in English about the
Ukrainian victims of Babyn Yar.
The further development of this
project will depend on the number of
names of Ukrainian Babyn Yar victims
that we receive. We, therefore, request
the community's full cooperation, so
that the world will learn also of our
losses under the Nazis.
Mmes. Shwed and Pawluk are co-
presidents of the Ukrainian Anti- -
Defamation League.
No. 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 13,1982 7

An analysis

Engineers' conference: an agenda for Ukrainian professionals

by AndriJ Bilyk retreated to " s a f e " political of thought by stressing that existing panel members noted, there needs to be
positions, by ignoring the obvious organizations are too moribund and a more centralized statement of a group
The Ukrainian Engineers' Society and concentrating on cataloguing, rigid to be changed from within. Pro- philosophy, a unified statement of
Conference on "Science and Techno- compiling, editing and researching fessionals trained wholly in the United principles, a declaration of intent foe all
logy in the 80s," held May IS at the Ukraine's past ephemeral history. States cannot realistically hope to Ukrainian Americans. This cannot and
White House, was clearly a worthwhile But Who, then, is to provide the realign or reorient the status quo should not come from ad hoc human-
and successful effort. The conference intellectual, spiritual, ethical, cultural structures. Young professionals com- rights committees, although presently
was organized into three sessions: a and philosophical bases of our commu- prise a pragmatic, realistic group of they constitute the only vehicles for
morning panel discussion and two, nity's contemporary needs? Must our people whose primary interests are in such statements, albeit disjointed.
more formal, afternoon sessions which community 4 needs be constantly ser- their careers and their families, and Prof. Maita Bohachevska-Chomiak
were the subject of an extensive report viced by haphazard, ad hoc aggrega- cannot be expected to lead any new, of Columbia University took a long
in this newspaper (May 9). tions of dedicated but overburdened ambitious organizational revolutions. historical view of the problems of our
The afternoon sessions highlighted individuals? Where is continuity, mo- Perhaps if the goals of our emigre emigre society as a prelude to any
geopolitical aspects of East-West trade mentum and the stability to take us society, which transcend the petty potential for restructuring our existing
and scientific exchanges, and the ac- through the difficult periods to come politics of our numerous parties, are institutions. Prof. Bohachevska-Cho-
complishments of some of our more from? Is there more to the notion of more explicitly stated and directly miak resented the downgrading of
notable Ukrainian American scientists. human rights than just a symbolic, linked to the symbols of American Ukrainians and of Ukrainian organiza-
The morning discussion panel, how- catch-all phrase, and what are its society: freedom from oppression and tions and downplaying their positive
ever, touched on a number of pragmatic, ramifications? Should not our illustri- self-determination, then we may be roles and democratic traditions. She did
recognizable issues of persistent rele- ous academic and professional or- more successful in uniting that ever- admit that one of the problems is
vance to our Ukrainian American ganizations be organizing committees to growing group of young Ukrainian cultural, that of possessing a one-
community: that of a meaningful role study, review, advise and coordinate American professionals. dimensional stereotypical image of
for Ukrainian professional and aca- our community's response on such George Nesterczuk, a member of ourselves and a confusion of how
demic societies in community affairs. matters of current interest as the proper President Ronald Reagan's administra- ethnicity fits into our aspirations within
presentation of Ukrainian history in tion as deputy administrator of the an American society: Dr. Bohachevska-
The panel was organized by E. Zenon
textbooks and encyclopedias, especially Office of Personnel Management, es- Chomiak admitted also that there were
Stakhiv and Theodor Kostiuk for two of 20th century history? Ought not our
purposes: to initiate a re-examination of sentially echoed Dr. Cehelsky's theme, problems of communication, even
academic and professional organiza- reiterating the frustration of young among our academic societies, and that
the bases and mechanisms for eliciting a tions think about coordinating human-
more direct involvement of Ukrainian Ukrainian professionals' involvement individual Ukrainian American scien-
rights appeals with their counterpart in community affairs. Mr. Nesterczuk, tists are not aware of what Ukrainian
American professionals, their organiza- American professional organizations?
tions and academic institutions in speaking from his experience during a American humanists are accomplishing
These were among the many rather long tenure as head of the" Ukrainian either here in the United States or in
contemporary community issues; and provocative questions posed to the
to promote a broader discussion and National Information Service, ex- their travels to the Soviet Union and
panel members for their consideration. pressed his view that too much em- Ukraine. She noted that, in general,
contemplation of these issues through
the publication of the proceedings of the phasis on "internal" Ukrainian affairs most of the Ukrainian American scho-
The panel comprised a diverse group was dissipating the energies of Ukrai- lars studying and traveling abroad have
conference. of academicians, government researchers
Messrs. Stakhiv and Kostiuk posed nian organizations and diffusing, if not been social scientists and their attitudes
and administration officials. Each was altogether negating, their effectiveness towards human rights and intellectual
several philosophic themes, prepared in accorded about 10 minutes for a pre-
advance, to the panel members for in the "external" world. He further freedom are perhaps different from the
pared statement, followed by a brief spoke of setting a new agenda of issues more deterministically trained physical
discussion at the conference, and re- session of questions and discussion with
quested subsequent written analyses and a new structure for communicating scientists. She closed by stating that
the audience. (More detailed state- with the "outside" world. The UNIS, in Ukrainian American unity and centra-
which shall appear in the proceedings ments will appear in the proceedings.) principle, has been such a lobbying lization of intellectual authority need
and will be disseminated to interested Mr. StafcmVof the U.S: Army Insti- vehicle which, however, lacked money not be a prerequisite for effective action
individuals and organizations. tute for Water Resources opened the and consensus from the Ukrainian and that much of the work that needs to
One of the problems presented to the panel, stating that his remarks were community at large. be accomplished can be accommodated
panel group was the paradoxical situa- meant to be provocative in order to at the ad hoc level and intermediate
tion in which scientists all over the stimulate an open discussion and to Natalie Sluzar, formerly with Presi- scales of community action.
Western world have been in the fore- initiate a broader inquiry into a different dent Jimmy Carter's White House
front of the struggle for humanrightsin structure for Ukrainian politics; se- Prof. Yaroslav Bilynsky of the Uni-
staff, shifted the focus once versity of Delaware, who is vice presi-
totalitarian countries, acting both parating those issues possessing a high again to a more positive note, dent of the Ukrainian Academy of Arts
individually and collectively through degree of community consensus and reminding us that in Canada, and Sciences, recognized the provoca-
their respective professional and aca- which are largely of an intellectual and Ukrainians have had, and continue to tive implications of some the panel
demic institutions. Ukrainian Ame- cultural nature from those more ideo- hold, a great deal of influence on topics as addressing some of the short-
rican scientific organizations, however, logical, dogmatic issues which unfortu- Canadian government policies, espe- comings of his organization as well as of
have been relatively mute on an issue nately dissipate most of our energies. cially those which affect the Ukrainian the Ukrainian Engineers' Society, which
which should be of paramount impor- The intellectual and cultural issues can popuiation. Ukrainian Canadians have sponsored the conference and panel
tance to them. be and ought to be promulgated by our had, for a long time, a businessmen's discussion. Prof. Bilynsky admitted
Western scientists have recognized academic and professional societies. and professionals' organization, which that the academy had not taken any
that intellectual freedom is a precursor They should undertake the lead roles in is essentially a loose system of collegia! official position on humanrights,or on
to, and foundation of, human rights, both the analysis of issues as well as networks. The difference in their success assisting dissidents, although individual
liberty and freedom. Western scientists lobbying for our community in the seems to be in the degree of funding. members have been very active in these
have been relatively successful in pres- appropriate U.S. forums. Mr. Stakhiv Ms. Sluzar noted that a similar or- campaigns. He stressed that the aca-
suring the Soviet Union and other recognized that these were neither new ganizational effort was under way in demy is an academic society with a long
totalitarian states in easing incidents ofideas, nor a different direction. The New Jersey and it appears that New tradition of abstaining from issues
severe repression in a number of indivi- panel agreed that the time may be ripe Jersey Ukrainians have quite a number which may be interpreted as political in
dual cases. Ukrainian American pro- for professionals trained in North of successful community actions to their nature and that it takes quite a longtime
fessional organizations and academic America to effect meaningful changes in credit. ,, for a consensus to emerge from among
societies, on the other hand, have not our society. Furthermore, the mood of. Miroslav Smorodsky, one of the the membership for such an action. The
taken as prominent a stand as one our professionals is changing so that many activist attorneys from New academy is, however, maintaining a
would expect, considering their heritage, they now want to become involved at all Jersey and a public member of the U.S. close working relationship with other
their stated objective and their pre- levels. delegation to the Madrid Conference on professional societies, if only because
sumed expertise and interest. Dr. Kostiuk, of NASA, Goddard Security and Cooperation appointed by the membership overlaps to such a large
The reasons for this paradoxical Space Flight Center, followed this line President Carter, emphatically extent.
situation are too numerous and com- of reasoning by emphasizing that the reminded us that the issue of human
plex to develop — they constitute a rights, especially those of Ukrainian Prof. Oleksa Bilaniuk of Swarthmore
original purpose of our societies was to
familiar tangle of old traditions and inform the American public about dissidents, is axiomatic, and that pur- College was not able to attend, but sent
values of academic purity and objecti- Ukraine, its history, problems and suit of human rights for our Ukrainian a copy of a report he submitted to the
vity, heightened by an abhorrence, contemporary issues. Instead, we've brethren ought to be a primary goal of all U.S. National Academy of Sciences. In
perhaps, of the hopelessly stalemated, regressed into a syndrome of convincing Ukrainian emigre organizations. Mr. the report he stressed the potential
byzantine politics, of our Ukrainian and congratulating ourselves about our Smorodsky went on to define the benefit of U.S.-Soviet scientific ex-
American emigre politics. perceived successes. Dr. Kostiuk stated objectives encompassed under the changes, while bringing several impor-
Our elite academic institutions, the that there must be a greater discussion general term "humanrights"— that of tant disparities to our attention. He
Ukrainian Academy of Arts and on how existing Ukrainian organiza- redressing the rights of individuals, maintained that non-Russian scientists
Sciences, Harvard Ukrainian Research tions can become more influential and groups and national minorities. The are largely underrepresented in ex-
Institute and the Shevchenko effective in directing the outcomes of function of organizations, particularly changes and urged that the U.S. govern-
Scientific Society have essentially public policy which affect our ethnic the professional and academic institu- ment and the National Academy of
tions, is to provide moral support and to Sciences insist on widening these con-
identification and the fate of our coun-
create a climate of public opinion tacts to ensure that visiting scholars
Mr. Bilyk is the press coordinator of trymen, brothers and colleagues in through lobbying, defense actions, reflect the national composition of the
the Ukrainian Engineers' Society con- Ukraine. demonstrations, resolutions, and contacts Soviet Union, i.e. more Ukrainian.
ference "Science and Technology in the Dr. Marta Cehelsky, National Science with peer groups. But as the previous (Continued on page 15)
80s."- > Foundation, opened up a different train

Art review
Chicago exhibit: "impeccable unity and coherence n
by Yuri Myskiw
Since its inception 10 years ago, the
Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art in
Chicago chose to step onto the broader
American art scene by not limiting itself
to the work of artists who were strictly
of Ukrainian descent. It was felt that
such a decision would broaden the
artistic horizon, introduce current
trends in art, and provide recognition of
the institution beyond the confines of
the Ukrainian community.
The tactic worked. The American
public embraced the institute as another
haven of culture in the Chicago-Mid­
west area, local critics praised its high
aesthetic values in selection of exhibits,
the state and other charitable institu­
tions endowed the organization with
some funds for future projects.
Thus, in^the short 10 years of its
existence, the UIMA has continued to
champion the work of Ukrainian artists
by bringing them into the matrix of
national and international art. As
Christian K. Laine, art critic of the
Chicago Sun Times has said: "The
Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art
remains the community's finest and
most compelling contribution to Chi­
cago."
It is this philosophy that prevails in
the latest exhibit (through June 13).
"3X3 — An Exhibition of Paintings,
Sculpture, and Drawings" brings toge­
ther some of the better-known artists
and sculptors of the Chicago area.
Kudos should go to curator emeritus
Wasyl Kacurovsky for selecting the
group: William Conger, Virginio Fer­
rari, James Juszczyk, Paul Krainak,
David C. Morris, John T. Phillips,
Francis Piatek, Larry Salomon and
Mychajlo Urban. Mr. Kacurovsky's
selection merited Franz Schulze's (critic,
Chicago Daily News) view that "...the
institute is accustomed to displaying
artists of substantial merit."
But Mr. Kacurovsky went beyond
that. Somehow the nine selected artists
complement each other's work. The
initial impression of the show is one of
impeccable unity and coherence. The
initial emotion is one of placid calm. It
is as if Mr. Kacurovsky brought together
occidental artists to achieve an oriental
mood, whose crownpiece is the giant,
horizontal sculpture by Larry Salomon,
titled "Haiku." Everywhere a sense of
spaciousness is underlined in peace.
Thus, the vibrance and stasis of each
Lawrence Salomon's "Variations on 22^'" (maquette, 10 x 16).
THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 13.1982
. "the obsessive, autobiographical per-
sonalism that is characteristic of much
Chicago art." Their craftsmanship
projects "an air of resolution and
permanence." She observes that these
artists follow the mainstream of modern
art, without "the slap-dash ephemera-
lity of much recent art." They are
"engaged in an extension and/or re-
evaluation of the grand tradition of
modernism."
It is easy to select a favorite among
these artists, for they all communicate
in a sophisticated mental clarity about
what they are doing. They answer to
different tastes and individual prefer­
ences. There are no neo-naive ten­
dencies, no intentional tastelessness.
The sculptures of Messrs. Morris,
Ferrari, Salomon and Urban lucidly
define the variations of form. If there is
an inherent power to -the whole show,
they serve as its foundation. The draw­
ings and paintings receive their essential
ramification out of the space of these
sculptures. Indeed, the dark color of
Mr. Conger's canvases, the muted tones
of Mr. Juszczyk, the clean lines of Mr.
Phillip's drawings all benefit from the
visual perimeter established by the
sculptures. And, finally, Messrs. Urban
and Ferrari add another dimension by
giving some idea of their creativity as
sculptors by making available another
facet of their artistic output: their
drawings.
Much space would be allotted to
individual interpretation of each artist's
works, since each contributes some­
thing original to the show. It will suffice
to mention the work of Virginio Ferrari,
Larry Salomon and Mychajlo Urban,
each of whom contributes something
dominant in the exhibit. Mr. Salomon
takes the simplest elements of form and
experiments with its possibilities. Mr.
Ferrari — in elegant understatement —
explores organic form, often romanti­
cally in the medium of marble, steel, or
bronze. Mr. Urban (several appea­
rances at UIMA) explores geometry in
painted Wood or steel tubing.
Mychajlo Urban's"Mahamudra,"(1981,
stainless steel, 72 z 16 x 11).
Book notes
work can be viewed in a contemplative
manner.
Art historian Ann Lee Morgan, in her
Hrushevsky autobiography
introduction to the catalog for this
exhibit, aptly characterizes the work of
published in U.S.
these artists as "aspiring to a universal KENT, Ohio - The Ukrainian His­
artistic movement" by not indulging in torical Association has recently pub­
lished the Mychajlo Hrushevsky auto­
biography from 1926. The book, which
was banned in the Soviet Union in 1930,
was edited and annotated by Lubomyr
Wynar.
In his notes, Dr. Wynar analyzes
reasons behind. Hrushevsky's return to
Ukraine in 1924 and forms new hy­
pothesis as to this event. He also does a
comparative study between the two
Hrushevsky autobiographies: the Lviv
autobiography of 1906 and the Kiev
autobiography of 1926.
The Ukrainian Historical Associa­
tion plans to reprint much of Hrushev­
sky's rare materials as well as new
materials about the historian's life and
times, under a project called the Hru­
shevsky series.
In 1984, in connection with the 50th
anniversary of Hrushevsky's death, the
Ukrainian Historical Association also
plans to release a special volume of
works dedicated to the memory of
Hrushevsky.
The "Autobiography of Mychajlo
Hrushevsky," is now available for S6.50
from-^Ukrainian Historian, P.O. Box
312, Kent, Ohio 44240.
No. 24
Visiting committee
releases report
on HURI
by George Gfbian
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - A Visiting
Committee appointed by the board of
Overseers of Harvard University to
visii, study and report on the status and
achievements of the Ukrainian Re­
search Institute released its report last
month. The committee conducted its
review in 1981, and visited Harvard
University on October 16-17, 1981.
Interviews were held with staff, faculty,
graduate students and visiting research
associates of the Ukrainian Research
Institute, and a report was drawn up
and then orally delivered, as well as
submitted in written form.
The committee was chaired by Prof.
George Gibian of Cornell University,
chairman of the department of Russian
literature, and Goldwin Smith, pro­
fessor at Cornell University. The com­
mittee was composed of: Prof. Оіеха–
Myron Bilaniuk, Patricia Blake, Bishop
Michael Dudick, John Flis, Peter
Jacyk, Prof. Marc Raeff and Prof.
Roman Szporluk.
The report which resulted from the
visit stated that the Ukrainian Research
Institute has been operating most
effectively.
The committee concluded that the
quality, scope, scholarly research, and
educational activities of the institute
have been excellent. It went on to say
that Profs. Pritsakand Shevchenko, the
co-directors of the institute, were inter­
nationally recognized, respected and
outstanding scholars. The publications
(monographs and journal), the courses
offered, the seminars held at the insti­
tute, and other operations deserve the
highest praise, the report stated.
The report points out that the insti­
tute has a visible influence on other
departments of Harvard University. In
particular, faculty members in the
departments of foreign languages and
history admit that the presence of the
Ukrainian Research Institute has intro­
duced a new "Ukrainian dimension"
into their work.
Ethnic council
slates workshop
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ. - The
Governor's Ethnic Advisory Coun­
cil will hold a workshop on Saturday,
June 26, at the Rutgers University New
Brunswick campus to examine the re­
presentation of Eastern Europe and the
Soviet Union in textbooks used in New
Jersey's schools.
The free workshop, which will ex­
plore the history of this project as well
as plans and needs for the future, will be
held at the Rutgers Labor Education
Center. Registration, will be held the
day of the workshop. The agenda
includes registration from 9 to 9:30
a.m., and opening remarks, at 9:30-
9:45.
Other highlights of the morning
workshop will be an explanation of the
functions of the Governor's Ethnic
Advisory Council, the findings of the
textbook survey, the explanation of the
project and Department of Education
involvement. The concluding session
from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. will discuss
"Where the Project is Going."
No. 24
Ukrainians in North Dakota: a unique community experience
by Muta Kordnba
In picturing a Ukrainian community,
few would envision 2,000-acre ranches
where the mode of transportation is
horses and Cadillacs, where "men-folk"
bedecked in cowboy hats parley with an
unmistakable Midwestern twang and
where conversations are more apt to
focus on crops than on intra-сопшш–
nity politics.
Bearing little resemblance to the
Ukrainian communities of the eastern
United States and Canada, North
Dakota is one of the oldest yet perhaps
least publicized of Ukrainian communi­
ties in North America.
As the UNA's fraternal activities
director, I had the opportunity to
visit North Dakota last month, and to
become acquainted with a very unique
breed of Ukrainian Americans: the
North Dakotan farmers.
The purpose of my trip was to meet
the community members and to explore
the possibilities of extending the UNA's
fraternal programs to this area.
I stayed with Agnes Palanuk, a
second-generation Ukrainian Ameri­
can. One of 11 children, Agnes grew up
on a cattle and grain operation farm.
Throughout^ her married life she con­
tinued farming and ranching while also
working as a teacher in a number of the
single-room classrooms scattered
throughout the Dickinson -Belfield
communities.
Agnes is typical of many Ukrainians
in North Dakota: the majority of their
ancestors did not undergo the Ellis
Island experience of the late 1940s and
early 50s, nor did they take the coal
mining/factory route so many turn-of-
the-century Ukrainian immigrants
experienced.
Most of the settlers were drawn to
North Dakota by the Homestead Act of
the 1860s which entitled an adult to a
160-acre plot of land after homestead-
ing for five years and a paid fee of S10.
Agnes was an essential factor in my
understanding of the community. In
addition to playing tour guide and
hostess, she proved to be an engaging
narrator.
"This mud-house," she pointed out,
"was built by our first Ukrainian
pioneers in 1910. Upon arriving, the
immigrants were terribly disillusioned
to find North Dakota's land consi­
derably less fertile than that of Ukraine.
The huge plots isolated them from their
countrymen. Alone, in a new land they
had to make major and often painful
adjustments. The Church became an
increasingly important religious and
cultural center for the Ukrainian immi­
grants here. Families would rise before,
dawn to make the miles-long trek
through muddy or dusty trails in order
to attend holy liturgy and to visit with
their friends afterwards."
As we drove through what seemed
like an eternity of desolation, I realized
that my surroundings demanded appre­
ciation on a different aesthetic plane.
This terrain did not entice visitors with
spectacular snow-capped peaks or
dramatic ravines, nor did it offer the
hubbub of a metropolis. The inverted
proportions of land, sky and people
demanded a new order of priorities.
There was something about the
bigness pf the sky and the uncordoned
land that made me very conscious of my
relationship with the environment. I
was enveloped by endless rolling hills
only occassionally disturbed by a red
barn or an oil derrick.
A 30-foot wooden cross broke the
well-defined line of the horizon on the
distance. The cross had been erected in
THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY
St. Demetrius Church in rural Belfield, N.D.
memory of the Ukrainian pioneers,
Agnes explained.
We arrived at a white wooden gold-
domed church, St. Demetrius, in rural
Belfield, about 100 miles outside Bis­
marck, where I was to meet with pa­
rishioners and community members.
The group was composed predominant­
ly of adolescents and young adults. The
sea of identifiably Ukrainian round
faces and prominent cheekbones re­
assured me that I was in therightplace,
as did a colorful flannel poster hung in
the center of the auditorium. "Hospod
Boh z namy," it read.
Anxious to hear about Ukrainian life
on the East Coast, these North Dako-
tans avidly absorbed information about
the Ukrainian National Association
and Soyuzivka, and plied me with
questions about Ukrainians outside of
North Dakota.
Teenagers sporting form-fitting jea"hs
and cowboy boots chattered animatedly
about the prospect of traveling to New
York to take part in Soyuzivka s summer
youth programs, while parents ner­
vously discussed the logistics of such a
venture. "Tato, I'm going to get there if I
have to walk," said a dark-haired teen,
ignitingent husiasm among her peers and
.panic in her parents.
There was something very comfort­
ing and moving about the holy liturgy at
St. John the Baptist Church in Belfield
(20 miles away from Dickinson) on
Sunday morning. In singing "Khrystos
Voskres" (Christ has risen) along with
the parishioners, I became very cogni­
zant of the historical and cultural
continuity which linked me to this
community of agrarians. Indeed, it was
reassuring to hear the Ukrainian liturgy
sung by Ukrainian Americans whose
ancestors had left Ukraine over 75 years
ago. Most of the second- and third-
generation Ukrainians spoke Ukrainian
and were very much aware of and
involved in their cultural heritage.
"Not so many years ago, it was
difficult being Ukrainian in North
Dakota," said a senior farmer, "I felt
that we were looked down upon at
times. In some ways, that stifled us from
expressing ourselves as Ukrainians, and
pressured us to blend in. Still, tradition
is very much valued here. There are
some things we cannot give up —
they're a part of us. We observe all of the
holidays according to the traditions
our ancestors brought with them from
Ukraine. Couples still have traditional
Ukrainian weddings, although the last
honest-to-goodness three-day wedding
took place in 1958."
That afternoon, Agnes and I drove
through the North Dakota Badlands.
Agnes recreated adventures of the first
pioneers of that territory.
SUNDAY, JUNE 13,1982
History is a very tangible aspect of
one's life in North Dakota. Natives offer
a wealth of legends and stories, retelling
them as though they had occurred
yesterday.
We visited Ukrainian families in their
homes who welcomed us with an
informal yet warm hospitality. Each
host coaxed me to disclose my impres­
sions of the area. Spirited pride accom­
panied each inquiry. This was their
land; their relationship to it was familial
- even spiritual. Everything else, their
lifestyle, their culture and their families,
Fraternal activities director visits Midwest
JERSEY CITY, N.J. - The UNA's
fraternal activities director, Marta
Korduba, visited Ukrainian communi­
ties in North Dakota and in Minnesota
last month in an effort to increase
awareness about the UNA in those
areas.
Ms. Korduba reported that few
Ukrainians in Belfield, Dickinson and
Wilton, N.D., were aware of the Ukrai­
nian National Association.
In addition to acquainting the Ukrai­
nian communities of North Dakota
with the UNA through slide presenta­
tions, brochures and other UNA publi­
cations, Ms. Korduba discussed the
various aspects of fraternalism with
community members. Covered were Soyu-
?ivka's summer youth programs, se­
niors' benefits, the scholarship pro­
gram and the Ukrainian" and English-
language publications (Svoboda,
The Ukrainian Weekly and Veselka).
Community representatives agreed to
stay in close contact with the UN As
main office in order to explore the
possibilities of establishing a UNA
Minneapolis youths attend the UNA's fraternal activities presentation.
9
seemed to revolve around that vital
relationship.
For example, most of the families are
relatively large; eight or nine children
per family is not uncommon.
"Even today, farms and ranches are
rather isolated. Our society here is
necessarily family-oriented. Family
members are needed to help run a farm.
Under these circumstances, having
many children becomes an economic
asset rather than a burden. For the most
part, a person's life here is confined to
one's obligations to his land. Family
members depend upon each other for
company and friendship. The demands
of a work day prevent you from dropping
in an a friend to chat. Socializing is done
on Sundays," explained Agnes.
"How does one combat loneliness?" I
asked, revealing that my experience
with farm life was limited to that
depicted by Hollywood.
"There's no time for loneliness,
honey, there's too much work to do,"
said Agnes. "Besides, when you grow
with the land, it becomes a part of you,
you don't need much else."
Real estate records confirm this.
Proportionately few young adults aban­
don the land that has been passed on to
them by their ancestors. "Sometimes
economic hardships pressure farmers to
sell their property. It is the children who
insist upon keeping the land," Agnes
added.
Although the myriad organizations
that are such an integral element of
(Continued on page IS)
branch in North Dakota.
While in Minneapolis, Ms. Kor­
duba met with leaders of youth or­
ganizations - the League of Ukrainian
Catholic Youth, Baptist Youth Or­
ganization, SUM-A, Plast, ODUM -
as well as with active UNA'ers.
Myron Kramarczuk, secretary of
UNA Branch 385, arranged the itinerary
of meetings, during which the fraternal
activities director outlined means by
which the UNA could provide financial
and fraternal assistance to individuals
and to communities.
Young adults were especially inte­
rested in the fraternal aspects of the
UNA, and expressed enthusiasm about
forming a UNA sports league in Minn­
eapolis.
Encouraging UNA branches to ap­
point or elect a fraternal activities
coordinator (or team of coordinators)
was one of the objectives of the trip.
Several young UNA members ex­
pressed interest in this project and
promised to keep in touch with Ms.
Korduba.
 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 13,1982 No. 24

Panorama of Ukrainian culture in the Big Apple

by Helen Perozak Smindak

Memories galore Ukrainian music at Edmonton's Pro­ displays. Ceramic sculptress Slavs Stravinsky you can fill the house — the
vincial Museum, following that with a Gerulak and enamel artist K. Szonk- music has a wonderful pulse and the
Myron Surmach St., who has an lecture-recital on the development of Rusr ch will be among artists exhibiting rhythms are interesting."
endless fund of information about Ukrainian piano music at St. Vladimir's their work. Performances of "Concerto for Piano
beekeeping, bandura playing, book Institute in Toronto. On May 25 and 26, The evening's concert program, to be and Winds," which premiered during
selling and the Big Apple's Ukrainian she performed works of Chopin, Liszt, held in the roofed amphitheater with the City Ballet's annual spring gala on
community, now has even more to talk Bortniansky and Revutsky at Mohonk Cecil Semchyshyn of Winnipeg as June 10, can be seen this weekend on
about when friends drop in to the Mountain House in the Catskill Moun­ emcee, will bring on stage 160 perfor­ Saturday and Sunday evening. Mr.
Surma bookstore on Sundays. Mr. tains in upstate New York. During the mers. They will include the Ukraine Taras's "Souvenir de Florence," created
Surmach, his store and the Ukrainian seventh annual conference in Ukrainian Dancers and the all-male Surma Cho­ for the company's Tchaikovsky celebra­
community were recently featured in studies held at Harvard University last rus of Chicago and the Husli singers and tion last year, was performed several
two top-flight New York publications, weekend, Dr. Osinchuk gave a recital at dancers of Winnipeg. times in May and will be done in
the Daily News and the New Yorker Pound Hall on the Harvard campus. Saratoga Springs.
magazine. о The year-end concert of the New New York City Ballet Mr. Taras was recently seen on
On May 18, the Daily News pictured York School of Bandura will take place Soloists ROOM Sosenko and ballet- WNET-TV Channel 13 in a special pro­
Mr. Surmach with his son, Myron W. on June 17 at 7 p.m. With Julian master John Tana have been winning gram highlighting the Dance Theatre of
Surmach, and friend Stepan Bardy- Kytasty conducting, some SO students accolades for their work with the New Harlem. He was shown instructing
gula as they were served Ukrainian will show off their prowess before proud York City Ballet during the company's DTH dancers for his exciting new
delicacies by Rote Mychaljek and parents and friends in the auditorium of current nine-week season at the New production of "The Firebird," which
Maria Mencencka in the "secret little the Plast Center, 144 Second Ave., (at York State Theater. was given its world premiere last
restaurant" in the rectory of St. George's Ninth Street). Also on the agenda for Dance critic Linda Winer of the Daily January. Expressing his views on ballet,
Church. The simple basement restaurant the evening: a drawing for lottery gifts, News recently observed that The Four Mr. Taras said he became a choreo­
serves varenyky and borshch on Friday with proceeds to benefit the school's Seasons," a work by Jerome Robbins, grapher because he "saw the possibili­
from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., adding freshly scholarship fund. "gives the likes of Roma Sosenko, Kyra ties of making people more beautiful."
baked breads and cakes to the menu on a Kalyna Czkzka-Andrienko, head Nichols, Daniel Duell, Sean Lavery The new "Firebird," taken by Mr. Taras
Saturday and Sunday afternoon, wrote of the Ukrainian Music Institute in New and Jean-Pierre Frohlich the chance to out of the Russian setting and into a
Daily News' writer Suzanne Slesin. York, has announced that a program of expand." Writing about the same ballet, mythological realm created by Geoffrey
Along with photos of the restaurant and piano, violin and string ensemble pieces Jack Anderson of The New York Tunes Holder's costumes and decor, was
an exterior view of the church, the Daily will be given on June 20 at 3 p.m. at the pointed out Miss Sosenko as one of the performed in full during the hourlong
News' feature carried Magda Surmach t Ukrainian Institute of America, Fifth three Winter Spirits in "Four Seasons." program.
recipes for "two Ukrainian classics, Avenue and 79th Street. It will be the During the City Ballet's spring season,
varenyky and makivnyk." year-end recital by students of the New which runs through July 4, Miss So­ On/off ^roadway
Alistair Reade's two-page commen­ York branch. senko also dances solo parts in "Eight
tary in the May 31 issue of the New Easy Pieces" and other works. She will о On Broadway, George de la Pens
Yorker described the Surma store — New Jersey's big day appear with the company during its continues in a principal role in "Woman
which he said has acquired the status of summer session from July 6 to 24 at the of the Year," the award-winning play
a landmark - and the "Collections and Ukrainian groups from the Big Apple Saratoga Performing Arts Center, which stars Lauren Bacall and Harry
Recollections" event staged in Mr. will be taking part in New Jersey's annual Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Guardino. The production is playing at
Surmach's honor at the Ukrainian Ukrainian extravaganza at the Garden On his part, Mr. Taras has been the Palace Theatre, 47th and Broadway
Institute of America, "the French State Arts Center, scheduled for June making news with his newest work, (757-2626).
Gothic mansion that lends elegance to 19. The Ukrainian Dancers of Fresh "Concerto for Piano and Winds," " Tap dancer Karen Pnmczik will
the southeast corner of 79th Street and Meadows, directed by Olga Wojdk, will created for the company's Stravinsky take a brief leave from "42nd Street"the
Fifth Avenue." perform during the early afternoon Centennial Celebration (June 10-18). 1981 Tony Award winner for best
Listening to conversation buzzing in program on the plaza. New York's Iskra Mr. Taras and other City Ballet choreo­ musical. Press agent Millie Schoen-
two languages at the institute, Mr. Orchestra is one of three contemporary graphers were pictured on the front baum tells me that Miss Prunczik will
Reade admired the "small, jewelled bands which will provide music for page of The New York Tunes Arts and return to the company at the end of
scenes of Ukrainian village life" painted dancing at the end of the day at the Leisure section last Sunday. In the August. The musical comedy smash is
by Mr. Surmach's daughter, Yaroalava Ramada Inn, just off Exit 9 on the New accompanying story, John Corry des­ at the Majestic Theatre, 245 W. 44 St.
Surmach Mills. He was delighted with Jersey Turnpike. cribed preparations for the festival and (246-0730).
the proceedings of the afternoon, turned As in past years. The Ukrainian quoted Mr. Taras, who commented e It will be a few months yet before
into "sheer joy" by Mr. Surmach, Museum will present an exhibit in one that, even though" Stravinsky is de­ you will see film and television actor
"benign as a patriarch at a picnic," of the huge tents housing cultural manding, "we've proved that with (Conttaittd on page M)
telling jokes and stories.
Along with these clippings, Mr.
Surmach has an eight-by-10 card of
commendation and congratulations,
signed by close to 50 students of the
New York School of Bandura. The
specially made card was presented by
Nick Czorny, the school's administra­
tive director, during the exhibit's closing
ceremonies on May 22 after a program
of bandura music by Julian Kytasty and
a video-tape showing of the opening
reception.

/Music in the air

^ Pianist Thomas Hrynkiw is getting
set for a couple of out-of-town engage­
ments in July. He is scheduled to
perform in an evening concert at Tiffany
Falls, the performing arts center near
Scranton, Pa., on July 3. From July 13
to 25 he will give 20 concerts at the
Newport Music Festival in Newport,
R.I., tackling "an all-new program." In
addition to his performances, Mr.
Hrynkiw will serve again as the festival's
vocal director.
о Juliana Osinchuk has been busy
with lectures and piano recitals in
Canada and this country in recent
weeks. In April, Dr. Osinchuk delivered
a lecture on composer Victor Kosenko
at the Ukrainian National Home in
Edmonton and gave a recital of all- Roma Sosenko at rehearsal.
No. 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY. JUNE 13.1982

HURI gatherings Ukrainian veterans' monument blessed

prove successful
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Have you
ЇША
ever considered infusing your social life
with a bit of intellectual stimulation?
Since February, a growing number of
Bostonians have been doing just that.
The monthly gatherings of the Friends
of HURI Speakers Series take place at
Harvard, in the relaxed setting of a wine
and cheese reception.
Sponsored by the patronage group
which supports the Ukrainian Research
Institute at Harvard, the series features
specialists on topical issues in Ukrai­
nian studies. Discussions range from
Ukrainian dissidence to Jewish-Ukrai­
nian relations.
According to Vlad Stefura, coordina­
tor of the patronage group: "The series
reflects the principle which motivated
the founders of Friends in the first place
— when you give a contribution to
Ukrainian studies at Harvard, you get
something in return."
To date, the roster of speakers in the
series has included Dr. James Mace
speaking on the great famine of 1933;
Dr. Lubomyr Hajda on "Nationality
and Population in the Soviet Union and
Ukraine 1959-79"; and British journa­
list Bohdan Nahaylo discussing "The
'Ukrainian Problem'and Recent Soviet
Nationalities Policy."
The success of the Friends of HURI
Speakers Series in the Boston area, has Irvington, N.J., Post 6 of the Ukrainian American Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Maplewood, N.J., and
prompted organizers to consider pre­ Veterans participated in the dedication ceremony of a the Rev. Michael Peretiatko of St. John the Baptist
senting the series in other cities. For monument to U.S. veterans of Ukrainian descent. The Ukrainian Catholic Church of Newark, N.J. The
further information about the Friends blessing of the monument, which took place during monument committee was chaired by Victor Romany-
of HURI and the speakers series, write Memorial Day weekend, on Sunday, May 30, at the shyn. Shown above are Peter Ewaskiw (left) and
to: Friends of HURI, 1583 Massachu­ Hollywood Cemetery In Union, N.J., was conducted by Michael Korda, who served as the color guard at the
setts Ave., Cambridge, Mass. 02138. the Rev. John Nakonachny of the Holy Ascension ceremony.

St. Demetrius Residence for senior citizens dedicated in early May

TORONTO - The new St. Deme­ velopment Corporation, and seniors able to live in harmony, peace and scroll from the premier's office.
trius Residence for Senior Citizens was Harry Tataryn and Mary Signatovich, security. After the ,ervice, the parishioners
solemnly blessed by Bishop Isidore warmly welcomed the hierarch, who proceeded о the residence, where
Borecky, eparch of Toronto, and offi­ entered the church flanked by the At the conclusion of the moleben, the Bishop Br ecky blessed the corner­
cially opened by Mayor Dennis Flynn Knights of Columbus Sheptytsky Svitlitsia Senior Citizens' Choir, under stone and vfayor Flynn cut the ribbon
of the borough of Etobicoke on Sun­ Council. the direction of Dmytro Kowch, sang a officially proclaiming the opening of the
day, May 2. Bishop Borecky was assisted by 24 hymn. Two women held a icon of the residence. The mayor also unveiled a
A multitude of parishioners, guests local clergy at the altar. The responses Pochayiv Mother of God, done by Vera special portrait which, to his surprise,
and friends gathered at St. Demetrius to the moleben-prayer service were sung Yurchuk, while 14 members of the was of himself, and which will occupy a
Church, just west of the new residence, by the entire congregation, while the St. Svitlitsia Organization held icons which prominent place in the residence.
at 2:30 p.m. to mark the event. At the Demetrius Church Choir, directed by were designated for each floor of the
entrance of the church, the St. Deme­ Myron Maksymiv, sang two hymns. new residence. After the official opening of the
trius School Choir, consisting of over 50 Bishop Borecky then blessed all the res dence, the parishioners and guests
girls under the direction of Anne Slipec, Bishop Borecky delivered a short icons. m ived outside for the traditional "ad
welcomed the bishop with iwo hymns in homily and praised the community Roy McLaren, representing the fede­ r altos annos." A reception followed,
honor of the patron saint of the commu­ along with its pastor, the Rev. John ral government of Canada, presented a ,hich was hosted by the Ukrainian
nity, St. Demetrius. Tataryn for their work. He stressed the framed charter of human rights for the Catholic Women's League of St. Deme­
John Seychuk, chairman of the board importance of the St. Demetrius Resi­ building and Nick Leluk, representing trius, as well as other young women of
of directors of the St. Demetrius De­ dence, where over 450 seniors will be the provincial government, presented a the parish.

Scene in S t Demetrius Church on the dedication day of the parish's senior citizens' residence.
 12
Chicago Moloda Dumka marks 5th
by Ales Peszewanyk
CHICAGO - Ukrainians in Chicago
celebrated the fifth anniversary of the
founding of the Chicago branch of the
Moloda Dumka Children's Choir.
Five years may not seem to be a big
deal, but when one considers that
several branches of the Moloda Dumka
choir in various other cities have ceased
to function in the past years, then the
continued existence of this children's
choir in Chicago becomes significant.
The anniversary was celebrated on
May 16, with a varied and entertaining
concert in the Chopin School audito­
rium, with guest appearances by many
youth ensembles of Metropolitan Chi­
cago.
As the curtain opened, the Moloda
Dumka Children's Choir, 36 children
age 6 to 14, welcomed the audience to
their concert with a joyful song. Yurij
Zajac, a former member of this choir,
introduced the choir and officially
opened the concert in his no-longer-
childlike voice. The choir continued its
performance under the guidance of its
instructor, Orysia Pokorna. The Mo­
loda Dumka choir performed three sets
of songs during the concert, for a total
of 11 well-prepared melodies.
During its existence the Moloda
Dumka choir has had several choir­
masters, but it has had only one accom­
panist from the very beginning, Marta
Stadnyk, who at times also conducted
the choir.
Approximately 80 children have
passed through the choir's membership
in these five years. Those children left
the choir because their voices had
changed in puberty, or because they had
outgrown this choir. But the singing
experience gained in their years with the
choir was not lost. These young people
went on to join other choirs or en­
sembles.
Many of these former Moloda Dum­
ka members now belong to the ODUM
Young Bandurists Ensemble, one of the
groups appearing as guest performers in
the concert. This ensemble of young
bandura players, founded almost two
years ago with three children, now has
22 members and is still growing. The
ensemble, under the direction of Alex
Poszewanyk, performed two songs. The
ODUM Young Bandurists Ensemble,
like the Moloda Dumka Choir, includes
children of various parishes and youth
organizations from throughout Chi-
cagoland.
Various vocal performances were
interwoven with appearances of dance
groups: the Krylati and Veselka en­
sembles of SUM-A's Ukrainian School
of Folk Ballet, choreographer Evhen
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Litvinov; and the Ukrainian School of
Dance of Ss. Volodymyr and Olha
parish, Roxana Pylypczak and Yuriy
Cepynskyj, choreographers, Nadia
Sawyn and Mr. Cepynskyj, accompani­
ment.
This Moloda Dumka fifth anniver­
sary concert included a variety of other
guest performers. Two girls' vocal
ensembles took part: the Troyandy
ensemble of St. Andrew's Parish, direct­
ed by Halyna Karasejczuk and accom­
panied by Andrij Karasejczuk at the
piano; and the Volynianochka trio of
St. Volodymyr's parish, accompanied
by Ms. Sawyn.
Oryna Hrushetska read "The Legend
of the Red Poppies," a lyric poem by V.
Lysenko, to the melody of Hryhory
Kytasty's "Echo of the Steppes." Raisa
and Andrij Karasejczuk performed
"Vesna," a classical ballet pas-de-deux
choreographed by Eva Loraine.
The varied program also included a
guitar duet by Natalia Bandura and
Anatole Ostrowskyj, whose instructor
is Wanda Wilhelmi. It is interesting to
note that Mr. Ostrowskyj, besides
playing the guitar, also, along with his
sister, sings in Moloda Dumka, dances
with the Ss. Volodymyr and Olha
group, plays in the ODUM Bandurist
Ensemble, is a member of this youth
organization, and studies well in both
Ukrainian and English school. Many
other young people also appeared in
two or even three groups during the
concert, but Mr. Ostrowskyj did them
one better, appearing with four en­
sembles.
The long and varied program pro­
ceeded without interruption, due to the
comedy duo of Oryna Hrushetska and
Marko Markewych, who presented a
series of skits on choosing a career
between the various performances.
These skits, written by Halyna and
Dmytro Hrushetsky, were so enter­
taining that the audience could not help
smiling, and often laughed uproariously.
This reporter asked the young comics
where they learned to be so funny. They
answered in unison, as if by agreement:
"We were born that way!" and, with
bright smiles, ran back to their task.
The fifth anniversary of the Moloda
Dumka Children's Choir in Chicago
was not celebrated with the traditional
banquet, but rather with an enjoyable
and well-planned concert, enhanced by
the presence of most of Chicagoland's
Ukrainian youth ensembles. The forma­
tion and continued existence of the
Moloda Dumka in Chicago is the result
of the conscientious efforts of its
dedicated leaders and administrators,
who gained the support and confidence
of the parents in the community and
thereby guaranteed a continuing influx
of younger children into its ranks.
Organized five years ago through the
efforts of Halyna Hrushetska, the choir
includes children from most of Chica­
go's Ukrainian parishes, according to its
long-time administrator, Roman Zajac.
Ukrainians attend...
(Condnutdfrompate 4)
Mrs. Fenwick was wearing her "lucky"
red dress on primary day, the same one
she had worn when she visited the
Ukrainian gathering at South Bound
Brook on April 25.
According to the UAFs chairman,
Dr. Ihor Koszman, Mrs. Fenwick
gained the support of the Ukrainian
American community because of her
unceasing efforts in the field of human
rights and her vigorous defense of
Ukrainian political prisoners in the
USSR.
SUNDAY, JUNE 13.1982 No. 24
Carnegie pastor to be feted
CARNEGIE, Pa. - The R t Rev.
Protopresbyter Andrew Beck, pastor of
Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox
Church here, will observe the 50th
anniversary of his ordination into the
priesthood on Sunday, June 27.
A pontifical divine liturgy will be
concelebrated by Metropolitan Msty-
slav, head of the Ukrainian Orthodox
Church of the U.S.A., and Archbishop
Constantine of Chicago. The UOL
Regional Choir, under the direction of
Lesia Andrews, will sing the responses.
A testimonial reception planned by
the parish committee will begin with a
social hour at 4:30 p.m., at the parish
auditorium, followed by a banquet at
5:30 p.m.
Father Beck has served as pastor of
Ss. Peter and Paul since 1956 and has
instituted many improvements in the
parish, including the building of a
rectory and the renewal of the domes.
He was instrumental in having the
church edifice declared a historical The Rt. Rev. Andrew Beck
landmark. and was elected to the post of diocesan
The Rt. Rev. Beck was born in Ford treasurer and member of the Consis­
City, Pa., son of the late Michael Beck tory. He held these positions until he
and Anna Voytowich. He completed his was assigned to Ss. Peter and Paul
elementary education in Ford City, Parish in Carnegie.
however, he traveled to Western Ukraine Father Beck was also the administra­
in 1922 where he attended school in tor of the Ukrainian Orthodox Diocese,
Chortkiv and Kolomyia. After five for a period of 10 years. While at the
years of study in Ukraine, he returned to diocese in South Bound Brook, N. J., he
the United States and entered St. organized St. Andrew's Ukrainian
Vladimir's Ukrainian Orthodox Semi­ Orthodox Church and served as its
nary in New York Gty, where he was pastor for five years until being assigned
ordained on June 26, 1932, by the late to Carnegie.
Patriarch Athenagores of Constanti­ The Rt. Rev. Protopresbyter Beck
nople. serves on the Metropolitan Council of
Father and Mrs. Beck (the former the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, was
Tillie Opalka) were married on May 10, the national spiritual advisor to the
1932, at S t Mary's Ukrainian Church in Ukrainian Orthodox League for 15
Ford City, where Father Beck was later years, and serves as dean of the Western
to serve his first divine liturgy. Pennsylvania Ukrainian Orthodox
From July 1932, to August 1933, clergy.
Father Beck served temporarily at Ss. He was also a spiritual advisor to the
Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Western Pennsylvania UOL Region,
Church of Burnside, Chicago; assisted with the national UOL Тееп–
the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Orthodox Age Conference, the Ukrainian Ortho­
Church of Coatesville, Pa.; and Ss. dox Church School Camp, is active in
Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox the Ukrainian National Association as
Church of Utica, N.Y. president of Branch 264, and is presently
In August, 1933, he was assigned as serving as honorary chairman of the
pastor of St. Mary's Ukrainian Ortho­ Pittsburgh Ukrainian Festival to be
dox Church of Bridgeport, Conn., held at the University of Pittsburgh
where he served until December of Campus on September 26-30.
1950. During October 1950, Father Serving on the testimonial committee
Beck participated in the Sobor of the are John Hurey Jr., chairman, together
Unification of the Ukrainian Orthodox with Bohdan Hryshchyshyn, Bonnie
Church of the United States of America Reinhart and Jeanne Haritan.
UNWLA to sponsor seminar
mm
The Ukrainian National Women's League of America is sponsoring a
seminar/luncheon on Capitol Hill. The theme of the seminar Is T h e
Ethnic Advisory Council - An Integral Part of the Decision-Making
Process." It will be held in the Rayburn House Office Building, Room
B369 on Wednesday, June 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pictured above
with Rep. Don Rltter, who will be the keynote speaker, are Iryna
Kurowyckyj and MartaFedoriw, UNWLA communications coordina­
tors. Anyone interested is invited to attend. For further information
please contact Marta Fedoriw at (215) 437-6982, or Iryna Kurowyckyj
at (212) GR7-0038.
No. 24
"Ridna Shkola" teachers
honored in Connecticut
by Prof. S.P. Brochinsky
NEW HAVEN, Conn. - The School
of Ukrainian Studies, "Ridna Shkola,"
of New Haven, Conn., honored three of
its teachers, each of whom has dedi­
cated 30 years to the teaching of Ukrai­
nian youth, on April IS. t h e honorees
were Ewstachia Matwijenko, Dr. Муго–
slaw Borysiuk and Dr. Mychajlo Sni-
hurowycz.
The evening began with a cocktail
hour followed by a dinner. The school
auditorium was filled with guests,
parents, former graduates, faculty and
school board members, students and
community leaders.
Dr. John Ityzyk welcomed the guests
and set the mood for a festive evening,
and the Rev. Roman Golemba, pastor
of St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic
Church, offered the invocation. The
master of ceremonies and principal of
the "Ridna Shkola," Myron Melnyk,
introduced the honored guests with a
Ukraine: with or...
(Continued from pate 6)
relates to nomenclature.
As to accuracy: in English, names of
countries do not draw the article "the"
except for one clear-cut exception and
one muddled exception. The clear-cut
exception occurs when names of coun­
tries are compounds that contain an
element which when standing by itself
functions as a common noun and as
such draws an article. Thus we say "the
United States," the United Kingdom"
and "the Netherlands" (the common
noun element here being "states,"
" k i n g d o m " and "lands") etc. The
muddled exception - muddled both in
the sense of being muddle-headed due
to being anachronistic and in the sense
of exhibiting lack of consensus in actual
usage — consists of the case in which a
country which was formerly considered
or perceived to be a region of something
draws the article because regional
designations commonly do so in En­
glish (e.g., "the steppes" or "the tun­
dra").
The two principal examples of the
muddle-headed exception are the ten­
dency to place the "the" in front of
"Ukraine" and in front of "Sudan." In
the case of Ukraine, the article was
prompted by the old misperception of
Ukraine as simply a region of pre-
revolutionary "Russia" rather than,
more accurately, as the national home­
land of one of the national groups
contained not within "Russia" but
within the Russian Empire. (It's like the
difference between saying that India
was once a region of England rfalsej` and
saying that it was once a component of
the British Empire ftruej.) Be that as it
may, it is obvious that Ukraine has
technically been a state now for some 60
years — the relative independence of
states is not a relevant consideration
here; we do not say "the Mongolia" or
"the Lithuania" - and that the reten­
tion of the article represents an inac­
curate current perception which апасп–
ronistically reflects a past inaccurate
perception. (Incidentally, an apparent
recognition on the part of at least some
people of a similar state of affairs in the
case of Sudan is probably the reason
one comes across references to the
African country both as "the Sudan"
(reflecting the anachronistic conception
of it as simply a region in Africa) and,
more properly, as "Sudan").
The fact that use of this "the" reflects
THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 13,1982 13
Toronto holds Ukrainian curriculum seminar
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brief synopsis of their accomplish­
ments. j^Mf^
Mrs. Matwijenko worked as an early V ` і „lb
childhood teacher in Ukraine and
continues to use that expertise here. She
has also been instrumental in putting on
many school plays and concerts.
Dr. Borysiuk, professor of classical
languages at St. Basil's College, has
taught grammar and literature in the І ' ч ' --^вь-jejLj
upper grades.
Dr. Snihurowycz is not only a teacher
in the upper grades, but also well-
known community leader and activist.
The evening continued as the hono­
rees spoke of their own accomplish­
ments and goals. Prof. John Teluk,
guest speaker, underscored the excellence George Duravetz outlines Ukrainian language curriculum to teachers at seminar.
of these three teachers, while Carl
Harvey, school board president, ad­ TORONTO — A seminar sponsored St. Demetrius, St. Josaphat and St.
dressed this topic in the English lan­ by the Metropolitan Separate School Sophia schools.
guage. The presentation of gifts and Boar,d of Toronto was held here recently Both men are well known for their
reading of congratulatory messages at St. Demetrius Catholic School for widely-used Ukrainian language texts.
followed. Closing remarks were made teachers responsible for the develop­ They explained to the seminar partici­
by Mr. Melnyk. ment of a Ukrainian language curriculum pants that there is a severe shortage of
guideline. teachers who have a solid background
in pedagogy and a fundamental under­
an inaccuracy and an inconsistency in
usage is sufficient reason to cease using
George Duravetz, a Ukrainian lan­ standing of Ukrainian grammar.
guage instructor of Humberside Colle­ They also placed an emphasis on a
it at once. To argue, as does Mr. giate and Danylo Struc, professor at the practical approach in the teaching of the
McBride, that we must all wait for The University of Toronto, outlined a plan of language since many students do not
New York Times Stylebook to re­ action and contributed suggestions for use Ukrainian in their daily conversa­
cognize the need for the change before the curriculum to the participants from tions at home or in school.
we, whether at the Pittsburgh Post-
Gazette or elsewhere, dare to think for
ourselves and evaluate the pros and
cons of something is akin to saying that
it would not have been, on the basis of
evidence, right to acknowlege that,
instead of being flat, the world was
indeed round until the authorities of the
day deemed to accept this fact. It is
simply medieval, when confronted by
rational argumentation, to hide behind
the skirts of authority. Furthermore,
where is it writ that The New York fines
Stylebook is infallible? For, as a matter
of record, there exist in print various
publications, including those put out by
university presses, which omit the
article in question.
Secondly, and of equal importance, if
Ukrainian Americans strongly desire
that something about a name of which
they have a claim be altered, why should
their sentiments be considered any less
worthy of respect than those of, for
example, blacks or women? As men­
tioned, this type of consideration in
itself usually constitutes a sufficient
condition for change in accepted no­
menclature. And when combined with
an argument resting on considerations
of accuracy, it is usually treated as Be a part of the exciting experience generations of
having overriding legitimacy, as in the Ukrainian Americans have come to treasure:
case of all the changes we are now
making in our language to eliminate SOYUZIVKA.
some of what we now recognize to be its Tennis Camp June 20 - June 30
sexist biases. Food and lodging S150.00, i n s t r u c t s tee S55.00.
Boys' Camp June 19 - July 3
Lastly, Mr. McBride's closing re­ Girls' Camp July 4 - July 17 j
UNA members S80.00 per week non-members 590.00 per week.
mark, "but an independent Ukrainian
Ukrainian Folk Ballet Workshop (beginners and intermediate) Jely 18-31
nation ain't in the cards" reflects that a Stephanie" Antoniak Chaplynsky. instr.
general knowledge of even 20th century Food and lodging S170.00, instructor's fee S55.00.
history is not in his grasp — a Harvard Celebration of the Ukrainian Child August 1-7
education or not Before 1914, no one Celebration of Youth v August 7-14
dreamt that countries like Poland or Drama Workshop - (teens and adults) August 7-14 '
Czechoslovakia or Finland could come Laryssa Lauret, Walter Lysniak - directors
into existence, yet they did. Then, of Food and lodging S85.00, instructor's fee J55.00.
course, there is the more recent example Ukrainian Cultural Courses August 1-14
of all the African and Asian countries Food and lodging S200.00
whose coming into being no one believed Traditional Ukrainian Folk Dancing Workshop (beginners and advanced) August 15-28
Peter Marunchak, instr.
possible either prior to the 1940s. Thus,
Food and lodging S170.00. instructor's fee 555.00.
Mr. McBride's remarks are not only
irrelevant and gratuitous but ground­ For additional information, please write to:
less. The fact is, no one can tell what SOYUZIVKA, UNA ESTATE
may happen in the future, and attempts
Foordemore Rd m Kerhonkson, N.Y. 12446 a Or call (914) 626-5641
to predict it under the guise of some type
of worldliness simply reflect an unfor­
tunate historical ignorance. .
14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 13,1982 No. 24

Panorama.. (Continutd from pafe 10)

My inquiries to the producer's press
agent as to the ethnic background of the
June 11 and 12 at 8 p.m. and on June 13
at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
was assisted by an off-stage girls'chorus
which sang the narrative. Dr. Ihor
play's non-Jewish family elicited the " The final presentation of St. George Sonevytsky, who wrote the lyrics, and
Jack Palance on Broadway in "Now response that "it's a Russian family — Academy's ethnographic play, "A Hut- Yaroslav Stasiv provided piano and
You See It." I have it on good authority you know, there are a lot of Russians in sul Wedding," was given on June 11 by accordion accompaniment for the cho­
that the magical mystery play has not Kiev." There are also a lot of Ukrainians the academy's senior students. From the rus and dancers.
been given a definite opening date but in Kiev. Time will tell what the play's all opening sounds of the trembita, the Written and directed by Lubov Woly-
that it will appear "sometime in the about. long wooden tube instrument used by netz, with choreography by Dorla
fall." e Off-Off Broadway, the New Cycle the Hutsuls (here played by Oleh Slup- Genza, "A Hutzul Wedding" was very
' A play with a theme of interest to Theatre in Brooklyn has been offering chynskyj) to the moment when the bride capably performed in the Hutsul dialect.
Ukrainians is expected to open at the weekend presentations of "The End of bids farewell to her parents, "A Hutsul Outstanding interpretations were given
Ethel Barrymore Theater on October 2. War," described in The New York Wedding" brims over with ritual and by Ksenla Zielyk and Oles Furda,as the
"Before the Dawn" is about two Kiev Times Guide as "a play by Karen ceremonial acts. bride and groom, Irka Pryimak, as the
families — one Jewish, one non-Jewish Malpede about the myths of war, using Among the many folk customs and bride's mother, and Yaroslav Halatyn,
- on the eve of the Babyn Yar massacre. the Ukrainian fight for independence as traditions portrayed are the sheep- who was a very jovial "bereza" (emcee).
First presented in Moscow (and closed background." A call to the theatre herders' farewell to their beloved Car­ The Hutsul interior set up by Tarsi
by the authorities after six perfor­ brought the information that the play pathian Mountains as they prepare to Hirniak and Adrian Kerod, with a
mances), the play by Aleksandr Borsh- centered around "Machno, who led a return to their homes for the winter wooden dowry chest and hutch con­
chagovsky was acquired by Broadway peasant rebellion." Directed by Burl (here a lively Arkan dance is performed structed by A. Zakreviky, Hutsul
producer Rick Hobard and has been Hash, with music by Nola Aine, the around the sacred fire), courtship kylyms, ceramic plates, icons and make-
adapted from the original Russian by two-act play is performed in an abstract customs, betrothal ceremonies that believe tile stove was so lifelike that
Joseph Stein. Mr. Hobard told The setting by a cast of 16. Though the play include the tying of embroidered scarves viewers felt they were actually inside a
New York Times`s John Cony that he is due to close this evening, Big Apple around the shoulders of each of the Hutsul home.
expects the play to be "the highlight of residents might still catch it this week­ two matchmakers, and the weaving of
end. Performances are being given on wreaths and the decoration of a wedding
the Broadway season." Oprysko dancers a-whirl
tree by the friends of the bride4o-be.
Dressed in authentic Hutsul wedding Though June usually spells the end of
finery, the bride and groom receive rehearsals for folk-dance ensembles, the
The UNA: insurance plus parental blessings and proceed to the
church. (At this point, the entire com­
Ukrainian Dancers of Astoria will
continue practicing for a while in
pany marched around the auditorium preparation for several important en­
three times.) Later, the newlyweds are gagements.
greeted by the bride's parents and there The troupe, which is directed by
is gift-giving, the distribution of the Elaine Oprysko, has been booked to
Spend an evening in an Ukrainian atmosphere! korovai (wedding bread), singing and perform at Midwood Stadium in
dancing. Finally, the bride's headdress Brooklyn on July 29. The Oprysko
Come to the is replaced by a kerchief, signifying her dancers are also scheduled to appear on
new status as a married woman, and she August 7 at the Hunter Mountain
1982 UKRAINIAN FESTIVAL DANCE bids farewell to her parents and friends. National Polka Festival in Hunter,
on SATURDAY, JUNE 19th at 9 PM The play's cast of 20 students and 16 N.Y., and will give performances at the
at the luxurious EAST BRUNSWICK RAMADA INN dancers, all in colorful Hutsul costumes, Ulster County Fair on August 7 and 8.
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Ukrainians in North... tuating each story with: "It was a good

(СтЛштЛІюлрфЦ
many other Ukrainian American and
Canadian communities do' not exist in
North Dakota, Ukrainians here take
pride in their Ukrainian Cultural Insti­
tute. Formed a little over a year ago, the
UCI has already made impressive
strides in promoting Ukrainian culture
in North Dakota. Its alliance with
Dickinson State College gave it the
clout and the credibility which it needed
to. propel its various endeavors: i.e.
incorporating the Ukrainian language
into DSC's curriculum, producing a
documentary slide presenta­
tion featuring Ukrainians in North
Dakota and a local television docu­
mentary about Ukrainian Christmas
customs.
Mrs. Palanuk, president of the Ukrai­
nian Cultural Institute had been instru­
mental in winning the support of com­
munity leaders such as the president of
Dickinson State College, Albert War-
trel; Dickinson's Mayor Art Baumgart-
ner, as well as state legislators and key
contacts in the State Historical Society,
and in The North Dakota Council for
the Arts and Humanities.
Clearly, the demanding and isolated
lifestyle of farming has not curtailed
these Ukrainians' relationship with the
non-Ukrainian community and with the
press. The goal-oriented activity which
erected hundreds of homesteads and
plowed thousands of acres of land has
likewise been successfully channelled
into community life.
ft
After visiting with the parishioners of
Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic
Church in Wilton, N.D., a small town
some 20 miles outside of Bismarck, and
their pastor, Father George Pryce, I was
given a tour of the area by my hostess in
Wilton, Mary Duma, and four of her
friends. We covered approximately 60
to 70 miles (by car) and just as many
years of autobiographical history.
Lamenting the hardships and relaying
lighthearted anecdotes, the women
relived their lives on the farms, punc­
life, though, wasn4 it?"
After surveying the farmland, my
guides decided to give their eastern
visitor a taste of North Dakotan night
life. Adorned with moose heads, horse­
shoes and deer antlers, Wilton's spacious
saloon was a haven for tired cowboys
and farmers, who eyed the new and
rather conspicuous clientele in bewilder­
ment. Mind you, my companions had
never set foot in a tavern. As we
sipped our sodas, yes sodas, I was
impressed with how well-suited such a
scenario might have been for Norman
Rockwell's canvas.
The Rev. Thomas Glynn, pastor of
St. Demetrius and St. John the Baptist
Ukrainian Catholic churches, who had
mastered the Ukrainian language and
now espoused the Ukrainian culture
and the Byzantine Rite, seemed per­
fectly at home with his "fellow Ukrai­
nians'' in North Dakota, despite his
urban Irish roots.
Father called a meeting at his rectory,
modestly decorated with icons and
overstuffed bookshelves. The purpose
of the meeting was to share issues which
concerned our respective Ukrainian
communities and organizations. In­
creasing the participation of youth in
the Ukrainian community, and improv­
ing the quality and variety of organized
activities were the foremost of ex­
pressed concerns.
We discussed the fraternal programs
offered by the UNA such as UNA
publications, summer youth programs
and benefits to senior citizens. I pro­
posed forming a UNA branch in North
Dakota; we agreed to stay in touch in
order to explore such a possibility
further.
I was struck by how generous these
people were about sharing their inti­
mate thoughts with a near-stranger. I
was later dubbed their Ukrainian "city-
cousin."
As the evening came to an end, I
realized that I had grown fond of the
people who had deepened my under­
standing of their lives and their history,
and who showed me yet another ex­
pression of Ukrainianism.
Engineers conference...
(Continued from page 7)
Lithuanian, Armenian and Estonian
scientists. Second, Prof. Bilaniuk re­
commended that prospective Soviet
scientists be invited on the basis of
recommendations by U.S. scientists.
There ought to be a mutual interest in
the research which is being
exchanged and developed through
personal contacts and lengthy
c o r r e s p o n d e n c e . Third, Prof.
Bilaniuk said he would like to see
American scientists invited to universi­
ties in other Soviet socialist republics,
especially Ukraine, and to require of
Americans a working knowledge of at
least the language, if not the customs.
Thus, the panel ended with more
questions than originally posed. Hope­
fully the conference proceedings will
present more of a structural basis for a
convergence of thought on some possible
solutions. The Ukrainian Engineers'
Society conference provided another
push in a growing momentum of Ukrai­
nian American professionals' involve­
ment in community affairs. It followed
a noteworthy conference at Rutgers
University on "The USSR and Eastern
Europe as Reflected in American Edu-
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along with Ms. Sluzar, provided us with
the much-needed symbolic forum of
White House Conference sponsorship,
in addition to attracting several eminent
administration officials to speak at our
conference. A few Ukrainian-owned
firms assisted the conference financially.
Support came from Myron Lepkaluk
(president of Frankland and Lienhart,
Inc.), who has been perennially active in
the Ukrainian community, assisting in
many ways, and who, as the fust president
of the Ukrainian Engineers'Society and
as one of the largest employers of
Ukrainian engineers, gave many their
all-important start. Equally gracious
support came from Roman Wolczuk
(Wolczuk and Mayrbaurl Consultants)
and Dr. W. Wasylkiwsky (Physical
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PREVIEW OF EVENTS Celebration of Youth

Saturday, June 19 Ukrainian Catholic Church is spon­
soring its second annual Ukrainian
BOSTON: The youth group at St.
Andrew's Ukrainian Orthodox
agenda to include
HOLMDEL, NJ.: The eighth an­
nual Ukrainian Festival will be held
Festival, which begins at noon. The
two-day festival will feature Hutsul
Church is sponsoring a Ukrainian
Festival Picnic, to be held rain or
a children's week
here at the Garden State Arts Center. artisans, Ukrainian cuisine, rides, shine at the Bridgewater grounds.
Expected to surpass last year's re­ games of chance, art sales and de­ ТЬл morning features a divine liturgy JERSEY CITY, N.J. - Lastsummer,
cord-breaking attendance of 13,000 monstrations. The Cheremosh at 11 a.m. followed by afternoon youths from various parts of Canada
people, this year's festival will once dancers wiD perform today at 7 p.m. and evening entertainment, includ­ and the United States packed their
again include an afternoon program and the Voloshky dancers will per­ ing live music by Supernova, folk canvases, easels and guitars and headed
and athletic events. During the day, form on Sunday at 5 p.m. Sunday's dancing by Siyanka and Odessa, for Soyuzivka, the site of the first
cultural exhibits will include py- festival will commence with an open- Ukrainian dancers of Boston and Celebration of Youth.
sanky, embroideries and paintings. air liturgy at 11 a.m. All of this will Rhode Island, and Ukrainian choral This year, the Celebration of Youth's
There will also be samplings of tasty take place on St. Anne's Church music. agenda has been modified to include a
Ukrainian dishes. In the evening, the grounds, 1545 Easton Road (Route There will also be a variety of food full week dedicated to children through
stage program will delight audiences 611), for one low admission price of and drink, an exhibit of Ukrainian age 13. August 1-7 will feature art and
with the speed and versatility of S2 per car. crafts and available space to place literary exhibits, puppet shows and
Ukrainian song and dance. One of personal tents for overnight accom­ talent nights. Also featured that week
the featured groups this year will be Sunday, June 27 modations without charge. Ad­ will be art, photography and literary
Biysk Shabel, a six-member or­ mission prices are S2 for adults, SI contests in the English and Ukrainian
chestra from Toronto. for students and no 'charge for chil­ languages.
NEWARK, NJ.: St. John's Ukrai­
Sponsored by the Garden State nian Catholic Church will hold its dren under 12. For further informa­ Children are encouraged to submit
Arts Center, the Ukrainian Festival annual parish picnic at noon. The tion contact Stephanie DiAngelis, 80 their work to be exhibited at Soyuzivka
is one in a series of events organized Zvuky Ukrainy orchestra under the Dagmar Drive, Brockton, Mass. during the first week of the Celebration
to raise funds for New Jersey vete­ direction of Walter Oseredczuk will 02402. of Youth. Categories will include:
rans, children and disabled. For entertain the parishioners and guests. drawing and painting, sculpture, photo­
tickets, please write to: Walter Yur- Ukrainian foods and refreshments graphy and literary composition. Ex­
cheniuk, 283 Brook Ave., Passaic, will be served all day. ADVANCE NOTICE: ceptional material will be reprinted in
N.J. 07055 or call (201) 470-0035 forthcoming issues of Veselka (The
between 6 and 9 p.m. PHILADELPHIA: An ethnic heri­ SOMERVILLE, NJ.: The League Rainbow) Children's Magazine. Chil­
tage mass will be held at the Cathe­ of Ukrainian Catholics is sponsoring dren wishing to perform at Soyuzivka
Sunday, June 20 dral Basilica of Ss. Peter and Paul. the 27th annual sports rally the may apply under one of the following
Sponsored by the Cardinal's Com­ weekend of July 2, 3, and 4 at the categories: voice, music, dance or
PHILADELPHIA: The Ukrainian mission on Human Relations and Holiday Inn in Somerville. The recitation. Participants may perform
American Citizens Association of Urban Ministry, the celebration will weekend will begin on Friday, July 2, solo or as part of an ensemble.
Philadelphia will hold its traditional begin with a procession on the park­ at noon. During the afternoon there "The purpose of Childrens' Week
Father's Day Picnic, 847 N. Franklin way at 2 p.m. with all the represen­ will be bowling and golf. The evening during the Celebration of Youth is to
St. The program starts at 2 p.m. tative cultures and races in native includes a welcome party with live sensitize Ukrainian children to their
Music will be supplied by the Zelene costume. The mass will begin at 3 music. Saturday will be a full day of potential in the arts by exploring
Zhyto orchestra. p.m. with principal concelebrant golf, bowling, volleyball, horse­ various means of expression via art,"
Cardinal John Krol. This year, Аихі– shoes and a mini-Olympics for chil­ said Marta Korduba, the UNA's fra­
Saturday, June 26 lary Bishop Robert M. Moskal of dren. Sunday will begin with a divine ternal activities coordinator. Children's
the Ukrainian Archeparchy of Phila­ liturgy followed by an awards ban­ Week will give Ukrainian youth the
WARRINGTON, Pa.: St. Anne's delphia will deliver the homily. quet at the Holiday Inn. opportunity to acquaint themselves
with Soyuzivka, and to experience
performing, or displaying their work in
a receptive environment."
N.Y. School of Bandura slates Manor offers new August 7-14 will focus on the artistic
endeavors and accomplishments of
young adults. Last year over 100 partici­
end-of-the-year extravaganza sociology course pants took part in the Celebration of
Youth's series of exhibits, performances,
NEW YORK - The New York develop an intimate knowledge of the JENKINTOWN, Pa. - The Summer workshops, and seminars, followed by
School of Bandura will be holding an bandura and of Ukrainian music in 1982 class schedule at Manor Junior evening socials. Soyuzivka was tem­
end-of-the-year recital on June 17 at 7 general. More importantly, they de­ College features a sociology course that porarily transformed into a haven of
p.m. The recital will take place in the velop a close spiritual tie through what will utilize an innovative approach to artists and musicians. While guest and
Plast building (144 Second Ave.), which they learn to Ukrainian culture, a tie help students improve their study skills visitors perused exhibits and attended
is where the performing ensemble of the which serves to drive them in their as well as enhance academic success. seminars, young artists occupied Soyu­
school holds its rehearsals every Thurs­ efforts to learn more, to create and to "Introduction of Sociology," a three- zivka 's many nooks so conducive to
day evening. At the recital, the school, pass their knowledge on to others. credit social science course, will be conversation.
under the direction of Julian Kytasty, Already there are students who have coupled with 10 classroom hours in The primary objectives of 1982's
will demonstrate the progress that has become qualified bandura instructors, studying strategies. Celebration of Youth are to showcase
been made over the course of the past and some that have been making their Students in the class will discuss and the abilities of contemporary Ukrainian
year own arrangements of bandura music. apply the essential study skills for American-Canadian artists, and to
In addition, a drawing will be held on The scholarship endowment fund college success directly to the sociology stimulate discussion on topics relevant
that date of the School of Bandura`s ' makes it possible for those who are truly course material. The format will be to their work.
annual lottery. Proceeds from the interested in the bandura to acquire practical and supportive of the students August 7-14 categories will include:
lottery go to support a scholarship knowledge and expertise in it. The fund in their attempt to gain effective study voice, music, dance, drama, original
endowment fund. Earnings from this also serves the function of ensuring the skills. musical compositions (performed solo,
fund are used to aid needy students future of the school, as it will be a Sociology instructor Joanne Zanan or as part of an ensemble), painting,
showing potential in the purchase of perpetual source to be drawn on to and Manor Junior College counselor sculpture, graphic art, photography,
instruments, payment of membership educate youths in bandura music. Marylou Delizia, who jointly designed Ukrainian motif applied to contempo­
dues, and attendance fees for various the course, will also collaborate in rary fashion.
workshops and summer camps. The school's annual lottery is one of teaching the students "how to learn" Youths are invited to participate or to
the means of raising capital for the fund. sociology. The experience will serve as a visit Soyuzivka during the Celebration
The scholarship endowment fund is a The lottery's sponsors are: Mr. and strong foundation for application in of Youth. A special youth discount rate
ver, important resource, not only for Mrs. Owsak, Mr. Persky, Kurowycky's subsequent college courses. will be available, and reservations
the students who benefit from it, or for Meat Market, Surma, Stefan Chan- Course time will be 11:45 a. m. - 2:50 should be made immediately by writing
the New York School of Bandura, but doha, Irene Holiat, Sampogna Hard­ p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or calling the management of Soyu­
for the Ukrainian community as a ware Store, Orchidia's Restaurant and and Friday during the summer session zivka: UNA Estate, Foordemoore Rd.,
whole. Howard Johnson's Restaurant. (June 22 to July 16). Registration will be Kerhonkson, N.Y., 12446; (914) 626-
The New York School of Bandura For more information about the held June 1 and 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 5641.
has been and will continue to be a lottery and the endowment fund, please and 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the Office of Those who wish to participate in the
vehicle for the maintenance and expan­ contact: Mary Jowyk, 129 Ridge Road, Continuing Education. Celebration of Youth should contact:
sion of the Ukrainian heritage. Students Douglaston, N.Y. 11363; (212) 423- For more information or to register, Marta Korduba, Ukrainian National
of the school have the opportunity to 4966. call (215) 884-2218 or 884-2219. Association, 30 Montgomery St., Jersey
City, N.J. 07302; (212) 227-5250, (201)
451-2200.
Special concerts, programs, dances
and socials will take place each day
during the two-week Celebration. The
full schedule of events will be published
at a later date.