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D.C. honors Helsinki group

Protesters hold vigil Gen. Grigorenko addresses
^;di Soviet "ЕгфсШу special concert program
--Й/ WASHINGTON - Approximately WASHINGTON - Former Soviet
25 persons participated in a protest vigil political prisoner Petro Grigorenko was
outside the Soviet Embassy here on the featured speaker at a special concert
Tuesday, November 9, on the occasion program here on Monday evening,
of the Ukrainian Helsinki Group'ssixth November 8, marking the sixth anniver­
anniversary. sary of the founding of the Ukrainian
Led by members of the Philadelphia- Helsinki Group.
based Ukrainian Human Rights Com­ The event was organized by an ad-
mittee, the organizers of the demon­ hoc planning committee sponsored by
stration, and former Soviet political the three Ukrainian parishes of Metro­
prisoner and member of the Ukrainian politan Washington.
Helsinki Group Nina Strokata, the The commemorative program, held
protesters handed . passers-by leaflets at Kay Spiritual Center on the campus,
explaining the reason behind the de­ of American University drew an audience
monstration as well as copies of the of over 2S0 people. Opening prayers, Petro Grigorenko addresses a special Ukrainian Helsinki group program; at left
presidential proclamation of a day in conducted in both English and Ukrai­ is translator Jurij Dobczansky.
„jtiicrirJSitte to the Ukrainian Helsinki moni­ nian by the local pastors, the Revs.
tors.- Stephen Shawel and Mykola Churak, and the Soviets and the world denied group was able to do, he said.
During the course of the vigil, corres­ were preceeded'by the singing-of the them recognition. Today; he вШн the After their arrests and incarceration
pondents of the Voice of America and U.S. and Ukrainian national anthems. world knows of that struggle and the the group's members continued to study
Radio Liberty interviewed Dr. Stro­ In his welcoming remarks, Jurij current struggle for human rights. and work for human rights - even in
kata. Dobczansky briefly reviewed the history The sparks of the Ukrainian national the confines of Mordovian labor camps,
Later that afternoon, Dr. Strokata, of the Ukrainian Helsinki Group. He struggle have never died out, he added. he noted, adding that they have not
members of the Ukrainian Human emphasized the significance of the Is it not significant, he asked, that recanted. They now consider them­
Rights Committee, including Ulana November 9 proclamation by President Danylo Shumuk, a former member of selves corresponding members of the
Mazurkevich, Christine Senykand Vera Ronald Reagan and the congressional the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) group.
Andreyczyk, and other demonstrators concurrent resolution. and Mykola Rudenko, a former Soviet Gen. Grigorenko said that in contrast
met for 45 minutes with representatives Mr. Dobczansky, who also served as officer find themselves in the same labor to the open activity of an earlier period
of the State Department. translator, introduced Gen. Grigo­ camp? when he was directly involved with the
The 12-member Ukrainian delega­ renko, founding member of both the Turning his attention to the members group, members today must operate
tion met with Melvyn Levitsky, deputy Moscow and Ukrainian Helsinki groups. of the Ukrainian Helsinki Group, Gen. clandestinely. The outside world does
assistant secretary of state for human Gen. Grigorenko began by contrast­ Grigorenko described them as a small not know of them, he added, because
rights and humanitarian affairs; Judy ing the situation today with that of 40 but spiritually strong group of people. they must remain silent under the
Buncher, human-rights officer for years ago, when the Ukrainian people The group formed an external represen­ .constant threat of discovery and arrest.
(Continued on pap; 12) rose to struggle against both the Nazis tation abroad, something no other (Continued on pap 5)

UNA district chairmen

і hold 7th conference
at Soyuzivka estate
KERHONKSON, NY. i - Repre- "
sentatives of 18 UNA districts through­
out the United States and Canada met
at the seventh conference of district":
committee chairmen held here at Soyu^j
zivka during the November 13-14 weeb-w
end
- CI.S
The conference, attended b y t 0 e j
district committee chairmen, one fWS-'
chairman and one secretary, was con­
ducted by Supreme Organizer Stefan
Hawrysz. з м
After the conference was opened wi^B'^
introductory remarks by U N A ^ e ^ "
preme President John O. Flis,3(he^-
d is trie t representatives present reported -
on activity in their respective districts.
Representatives of eight districts were
unable to attend.
Wasyl Orichowsky, senior field or­
ganizer, also took part, reporting on the
problems encountered by the districts in
Georje Za гуску his territory.
Participants of the seventh conference of UNA district committee chairmen. (Continued on page 5)
2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY
Dissident profile
Lev Lukianenko:
serving second 15-year term
JERSEY CITY, N.J. - In 1961,
imprisoned Ukrainian activist Lev,
Lukianenko, then just 34, thought
his life was over. Convicted of trea-
son, he was sentenced to face a firing
squad. His sentence was later com-
muted to 15 years' imprisonment.
This time, authorities tried to kill his
spirit, his dedication to the cause of
Ukrainian independence and human
rights. They did not succeed.
Today, Mr. Lukianenko is in the
fourth year of a 10-year labor-camp
sentence, which will be followed by a
five-year exile term. On December
12, 1977, just four months after he
renounced his Soviet citizenship, Mr.
Lukianenko was arrested and charged
with "anti-Soviet agitation and pro-
paganda." On July 20, 1978, he was
sentenced to his second 15-year term
in 17 years.
Lev Hryhorovych Lukianenko
was born on August 24, 1927, in the
village of Khripovka in the Cher-
nihiv region in Ukraine. His parents
were peasants. In 1957 he graduated
from the law faculty of Lomonosov
State University in Moscow. Shortly
after, he joined the Communist Party
and began working as a staff propa-
gandist in party district committees
in the Lviv region of western Ukraine.
While working in the Lviv region,
he was to befriend several other
young Ukrainian lawyers, among
them Ivan Kandyba and Josyf Bo-
rovnytsky. They began to discuss the
prospect of the eventual secession of
Ukraine from the USSR, a right
guaranteed by Article 17 in the
Soviet Constitution. Soon they were
joined by others, men such as Stepan
Virun, then 27, a Communist Party
propagandist; Oleksander Libovych,
a 24-year-old agricultural engineer;
Vasyl Lutskiv, 24, a manager of a
village club; and Ivan Kipysh, a 36-
year-old employee of militia agencies
in Lviv.
By 1959, these men were discussing
the possibility of forming a group to
represent their views, and drafted a
program of principles on which the
group would be based, among them
the democratization of life in Ukraine
and the possibility of forming an
independent Ukrainian state.
In November I960fivemembers of
the group, which became known as
the Ukrainian Workers' and Pea-
sants' Union, including Mr. Lukia-
nenko, met to discuss the aims of the
organization. It was decided to revise
the objectives of the union. Instead of
the secession of Ukraine, the new
goal was to achieve legal status for
Ukraine within the USSR through
official recognition.
The meeting was also attended by
a KGB agent, later identified as
Mykola Vashchuk. On January 20,
1961, the KGB arrested Messrs.
Lukianenko, Kandyba, Virun and
Lutskiv. Within months, the other
three members were rounded up and
arrested.
During the pre-trial investigation,
the KGB put tremendous pressure on
the defendants to confess. Mr.
Lukianenko was placed in a cell with
a KGB agent. In addition, he and Mr.
Lutskiv were forcibly given a series of
debilitating drugs. The defendants
were also physically abused.
Lev Lukianenko
In addition, Mr. Lukianenko was
told by the KGB that constitutional
guarantees of Ukrainian secession
were "for foreign use," adding that if
mass demonstrations were organized
in support of secession they would be
crushed by Soviet troops especially
prepared for that purpose.
The secret trial began in May 1961.
All seven defendants were charged
with treason and/or participation in
an anti-Soviet organization. Because
he had drafted the UWPU's pro-
gram, Mr. Lukianenko was sen-
tenced to death, which was later
commuted to 15 years in a strict-
regimen labor camp.
Mr. Lutskiv, reportedly affected
by drugs, attempted to avoid punish-
ment by supporting the prosecution's
contention that the UWPU advo-
cated armed insurrection. He still
drew a 10-year sentence. Mr. Kan-
dyba got 15years, Mr. Virun, II, and
the others each got 10-year terms.
Throughout the trial the govern-
ment maintained that the aim of the
UWPU was struggle against the
Soviet state and system. Mr. Lukia-
nenko's indictment accused him of
having "an anti-Soviet disposition,"
and recruiting "unstable individuals
and former OUN (Organization of
Ukrainian Nationalists) members"
for the UWPU.
Mr. Lukianenko countered that he
envisioned "an independent Ukraine
with- a broadly developed socialist
state system," noting that Article 14
of the Constitution of the Ukrainian
SSR and Article 17 of the Soviet
Constitution clearly delineate a
republic's right to secede from the
USSR.
Mr. Kandyba denied UWPU links
to the OUN, but called the group
members "true patriots of Ukraine."
Because he was perceived as the
mastermind behind the UWPU, Mr.
Lukianenko's imprisonment was par-
ticularly harsh. In-1967 he was
deprived of family visits, and he was
frequently imprisoned within the
labor camp for issuing numerous
demands and appeals. In addition, he
spent four and a half years in the no-
torious Vladimir Prison.
In 1974, Mr. Lukianenko was
transferred to a psychiatric institu-
tion for convicted prisoners for two
months. As a result of his imprison-
ment, Mr. Lukianenko developed
severe stomach ailments.
(Continued on pap It)
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 1 , 1 9 8 2
Soviets continue to harass
Moscow disarmament group
MOSCOW - Soviet authorities on
November I blocked attempts by a
beleaguered pacifist group here to hold
a press conference, barring members of
the Western press from the building
where the meeting was to take place,
reported The New York Times.
The conference was to have been the
first appearance by Sergei Batovrin, a
25-year-old artist and the unofficial
group's leader, since his release from a
psychiatric hospital in early September.
But, according to residents of the
apartment where the news conference
was scheduled, Mr. Batovrin and his
wife were prevented by security agents
from leaving their home.
Two other members of the group
never reached the conference site and
were presumed to have been inter-
cepted, while two who did arrive were
pushed back by plainclothesmen. Re-
porters arriving at the site were ordered
to leave.
The forcible breakup of the planned
meeting was typical of the repressive
Soviets abused Baptist prisoner
MUNICH - A young Soviet Baptist,
who was released from prison last
August, was so abused during her
confinement that she only weighed 88
pounds when she was freed, according
to Soviet sources.
Galina Vilchinskaya, 24, who served
three years for operating a religious
camp for children, had been denied
food for five days prior to her release
from a Siberian prison, reported
East/ West News.
Ten days before she was freed, Ms.
Vilchinskaya was transferred to a Vla-
divostok prison. She was reportedly
accompanied by eight men armed with
machine guns.
Dissident seeks medical care abroad
AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands -
Former Soviet political prisoner Valeriy
Marchenko has asked authorities to
allow him to travel to Italy for much-
needed medical attention, reported the
Smoloskyp Ukrainian Information
Service.
In a letter to the Ministry of the
Interior, the 35-year-old philologist said
that he suffers from glomerulonephritis,
an inflammation of capillaries in the
kidneys, and that he has been unable to
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measures authorities have taken since
11 Soviet intellectuals announced the
formation of the Group for the -Esta-
blishment of Mutual Trust between the
United States and the USSR on June 6.
It. was the first pacifist organization to
challenge - the official Soviet "peace"
apparatus.
Members of the group have been
subjected to considerable harassment,
evidently because Soviet authorities^
perceive the group's existence as
challenging the officially projected
image of a nation united behind Presi-
dent Leonid Brezhnev's peace initia-
tives and politics.
Mr. Batovrin spent a month in a
psychiatric hospital after his arrest on
August 6, the day a group of American
activists was to visit him. Two other
members were detained for 15 days in
July to prevent any contact with 200
Scandinavians who staged a closely
controlled peace march though several
Soviet cities.
(Continued on paje 13)
During her two-day stay, she was not
given any food, nor was she fed on a 14-
hour flight to Moscow. From Moscow,
she was flown to her hometown of
Brest, Byelorussia, where she was
briefly placed in jail.
During her three-year confinement,
Ms. Vilchinskaya reportedly suffered
from scurvy and lost six teeth.
Following her release, she returned
home, but sources indicate that she
continues -to be the subject of official
harassment. On October 15 police
conducted a search of her home, confis-
cating everything typewritten or print-
ed.
find proper treatment in the USSR.
In 1973 Mr. Marchenko began
serving a sentence of six years in a labor
camp followed by two years' internal
exile for articles published in the
underground samvydav. He was freed
in 1981 and now resides in Kiev.
In the letter, Mr. Marchenko said
that friends in Italy have told him that
they have found doctors in that country
who could treat his condition.
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Assistant editor: Marta Kolomayets
No. 47
Derwinski tagged Misinformation is target of Media Action Workshop
for State Depi post by George B. Zarycky addressing the session as an official the Ukrainian American community.
WASHINGTON - Rep. Ed Der-
winski (R-II1.). who lost his bid for a
12th term in the-Republican primary
last spring, has been nominated by
President Ronald Reagan to be a State
Department counselor.
In his new assignment, Rep. Derwin-
ski will work directly with Secretary of
State George Shultz and act as a
trouble-shooter for the department. He
is also expected to work with Congress
in helping to obtain legislative support
for. the administration's foreign policy
positions.
Senate confirmation of Rep. Derwin-
ski is expected after Congress recon-
venes on November 29.
"I am looking forward to this most
interesting and challenging assign-
ment," Rep. Derwinski said. "As a long-
time proponent of an aggressive foreign
policy and recognizing the special threat
to our freedoms and those of our free-
world allies that are pcsed by the Soviet
Union, 1 am hopeful that I can make a
positive contribution to the new direc-
tion in U.S. foreign policy that is
developing in the Reagan administra-
tion."
In March, Rep. Derwinski lost the
Republican nomination in the 4th
District to his long-time friend, Rep.
George M. O'Brien. The two men were
forced to compete for the same seat
because of a controversial reapportion-
ment plan orchestrated by Illinois
Democrats in 1980.
During his long career in the House,
Rep. Derwinski served on the Foreign
Affairs Committee since 1963. He was
a member of the U.S. delegation to the
United Nations in 1971, and a ranking
member of the International Organiza-
tions Subcommittee.
First elected to Congress in 1958,
Rep. Derwinski was an early supporter
of the Shevchenko Monument in Wash-
ington, Captive Nations Week obser-
vances and numerous congressional
resolutions concerning the Ukrainian
cause. - workshop panel included MAC staffer States, a figure deemed far too low by
Human-rights groups
lobby at Madrid
MADRID - Several human-rights
groups from around the world held
press conferenceson the eve of the
opening of the Madrid Conference to
review compliance "with the Helsinki
Accords on November 9, but no Ukrai-
nian organizations were represented,
according to the Smoloskyp Ukrainian
Information Service.
Among those present were members
of Scientists for Sakharov, Orlov and
Shcharansky.
Soviet Baptists were represented by
Lidia Vins, the mother of pastor Georgi
Vins who came to the United States in
1979. He is head of the International
Representation for the Council of
Baptist Churches of the Soviet Union.
Also at Madrid were Jeri Laber of the
U.S.-based Helsinki Watch and Yuri
Kadalis of the World Federation of
Free Latvians. Representatives of the
Polish free trade union Solidarity were
also scheduled to hold a press confe-
rence.
According to Smoloskyp, the ab-
sence of Ukrainian groups was con-
spicuous, With several reporters inquir-
ing about the lack of a press conference.
Two years ago, when the conference
first convened, several Ukrainian
groups met with the press and indivi-
dual delegations.
THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21,1982 3
spokeman. Because political clout is intimately
KERHONKSON, N.Y. - Thirty Stressing that the Ukrainian commu- related to the size of a given community,
people attended a Media Action Work- nity must understand the structure of Mr. Zabihach said that it is imperative
shop here on November 13-14 to discuss government agencies before it can hope that the Ukrainian community pressure
ways of tackling the problem of misin- to effectively lobby for policy changes, the Census Bureau to alter its category
formation on Ukraine and Ukrainians Mr. Dobczansky noted that there are structure.
in the Library of Congress and the U.S. 5,386 Library of Congress employees Because its function is to provide
Census Bureau. spread out over 100 divisions and information, Mr. Zabihach suggested
The weekend workshop was held at subdivisions. that Ukrainian organizations such as
Soyuzivka, the UNA resort, and was After offering a structural break- Plast and the UNA request population
sponsored by the UNA in collaboration down of the library, Mr. Dobczansky figures from the bureau before the 1990
with the Media Action Coalition. noted that Ukrainians would be best off census. Once that information is given
The objective of the meeting was to addressing their concerns to the Subject in its present form, these organizations
devise a coordinated strategy to address Cataloguing Division. Rather than should then complain to the bureau
such problems as inaccurate catalogu- individual efforts such as letter-writing, and, more importantly, to congression-
ing and subject headings in the Library Mr. Dobczansky recommended that the al leaders, that the groupings are
of Congress, and misleading or impro- community devise a coordinated ap- inaccurate, prompting Congress to
per language and ancestry categories in proach. pressure the Census Bureau to change
the census. In his presentation, "The Structure its policies.
The workshop got under way on and Significance of the U.S. Census Like Mr. Dobczansky, Mr. Zabihach
Saturday in the Kiev guest house with Bureau," Mr. Zabihach said that the said that a coordinated and organized
Zenon Onufryk, head of the Media bureau determines nationality figures approach would more likely succeed
Action Coalition, telling the partici- based on information in the ancestry than individual efforts.
pants — mostly students and profes- categories. Although the 1980 census Prof. Hunczak, who teaches history,
sionals — that misinformation about had a separate Ukrainian category then spoke on "The Perception of
Ukrainians and Ukraine has a detri- under ancestry, it beclouded the issue by Ukrainians in America."
mental effect on Ukrainian identity and providing separate categories for Ukrai- Noting that nations without a gov-
on non-Ukrainian perceptions. nian territories within the borders of ernment or statehood are usually per-
According to Mr. Onufryk, one such other countries, he said. ceived in terms of ethnicity, Prof.
inaccuracy is engendered in the decision For example, Bessarabia, Bukovina Hunczak said that Ukrainian issues are
by the Library of Congress to retain the and Moldavia were listed under Ruma- misunderstood not only in the United
adjective "Russian" in cataloguing nian, while Little Russian, Malo-Rus- States, but throughout the world.
subjects that refer to the USSR as a sian, Carpathian and Ruthenian ap- The frequent and erroneous inter-
whole. Although the library has proper- peared under Ruthenian. Both Rusyn changing of the terms Russian, Ukrai-
ly replaced the heading "Russia" with and Crimean were listed under Russian, nian and Soviet presents, in the profes-
the Soviet Union, it still maintains such inexplicably, as were six non-Russian sor's view, a "terminological problem
subdivisions as Russian literature and republics. with significant conceptual implica-
history, which includes non-Russian What's more, Mr. Zabihach contin- tions" in political and academic circles.
materials, he said. ued, many of these groups were lumped On the positive side, Prof. Hunczak'
The problem with the Census Bureau together under one computer code noted that Ukrainian issues have, of
centers on its language and ancestry number, making it impossible to differ- late, been addressed by politicians, and
classifications, Mr. Onufryk said, not- entiate in the final tallies. Under Rus- that more and more academic circles are
ing that there are eight entries under sian, for example, Rusyn, Russian and beginning to discuss Ukrainian topics.
Ukrainian language, including Ruthe- USSR were all coded 140, and under Thanks largely to Ukrainian studies
nian, Carpatho-Rusyn and Lemko. Ruthenian, Little Russian, Malo-Rus- chain and institutes at such leading
However, in the ancestry section, Ru- sian and Ruthenian were coded 163. North American universities as Har-
thenian is listed as a separate category, Carpathian, meanwhile, was coded 164, vard and the University of Toronto,
while Rusyn appears under Russian he said. non-Ukrainian academics are now
and Ukrainian remains alone, he said. Because of such structural confusion, willing to accept Ukrainian scholarship,
the 1980 census reported that there were he said.
In addition to Mr. Onufryk, the only 500,000 Ukrainians in the United ' The final presentation was delivered
(Continued on paft It)
Roman Zabihach, a supervisory plan-
ner for New Jersey's Morris County
who has had extensive dealings with the
Census Bureau; Prof. Taras Hunczak of
Rutgers University; and Jurij Dobczan-.
sky from the Library of Congress.
The moderator for the weekend was
Marta Korduba, UNA fraternal activi-
ties coordinator, who welcomed the
participants, most of whom were from
the East Coast. She said that the idea for
the workshop had evolved from a series
of three UNA-sponsored conferences
during which the issue of misinforma-
tion was mentioned as a critical prob-
lem.
Ms. Korduba added that the issue of
misinformation was also brought up at
last summer's UNA convention, which Roman Zabihach (standing), addresses the Media Action Workshop. Seated are
adopted a resolution pledging to work (from left): Zenon Onufryk, Jurij Dobczansky and Marta Korduba.
toward alleviating the problem. The
workshop, she said, was an outgrowth
of that concern, adding that she hoped
some type of infrastructure for coordi-
nated effort would come out of the
sessions.
She reported that both the Library of
Congress and the Census Bureau sent
their greetings, and had indicated that
they were eager to get constructive
feedback from the Ukrainian commu-
nity.
Presentations
The first speaker was Mr. Dobczan-
sky, who talked about "The Organiza-
tional Structure of the Library of
Congress."
Although he works at the library,
Mr. Dobczansky noted that he was not Participants listen during the general strategy session.
 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 1 , 1982 No. 47

Reunion of two sisters Vancouver Ukrainians open new church

ends 30-year separation
JERSEY CITY, N.J. - When Helen homes in Germany, were sent to Ame­
Delphus, 36, and Lydia Gragg, 34, were rica. For a time they were even in the
reunited at Blue Grass Airport in same home in Germany, but because
Lexington, Ky., last February, the two one girl carried her father's last name
sisters ended a 30-year separation. and the other girl carried her mother's,
The two women were born to Ukrai­ they did not know they were sisters.
nian parents at a British zone displaced In the fall of 1951, they both arrived
person's camp near Hamburg, Ger­ in the United States; Lydia came by
many, after World War II. plane, Helen by ship. They were both
Their mother, Maria Tawrysz Wihak, adopted. Lydia's new family was in
had studied medicine in Kiev, but in California; Helen was adopted by a
1942 the Nazis placed her in a forced- family in Philadelphia.
labor camp. After the war, the mother As in the cases of many adopted
wound up in the displaced persons children, Helen became restless and
camp, where she met her future hus­ began searching for information about
band, Dmytro Wihak. Helen (who was her parents 10 years ago. At this time
christened Switlyna) was born in 1945 she learned she had a sister, but going to
and Lydia (christened Ludmilla) in Germany and finding that her parents
1947. had died, she gave up hope also of
The family had a difficult time in the finding her sister.
camp; the mother was constantly worried Lydia learned that she had a sister
that there would not be enough food to only two years ago and began to search
keep her children alive. Thus, she for her sister. Finally, in February, the
pleaded with a friend outside of the two women met; their historic meeting
camp to take one of her children. The was taped by "PM Magazine," which
friend took Helen. broadcast the show nationally. The newly dedicated Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic
Soon afterwards, Mrs. Wihak died at When the women first spoke to each Church.
the age of 23. Mr. Wihak tried to take other on the phone, a few days before
care of Lydia, but he, too, was sick and their meeting, they found out that they
dying, and the baby was finally moved looked alike: both are 5' 4" and weigh by Walter Dushnyck
to a hospital. Before he died, the father 110 pounds, both have brown hair and
VANCOUVER - Saturday and
Obituaries
signed papers declaring his children both are bow-legged. Interestingly, it
Sunday, October 30 and 31, will remain
orphans and stating his wish that they be turns out that they had lived within 12
sent to the United States for adoption. blocks of each other in New York City memorable days in the history of the George Lucyszyn,
So, after the father's death in 1951, both in the 1970s. Ukrainian community in Vancouver
girls, who until this time were shuttled Currently, the two women, along with
and British Columbia. On those days a
new church, the Protection of the
branch secretary
in and out of hospitals and children's (Continued on page 13)
Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catho­
lic Church, was blessed and opened with OLEAN, N.Y. - George A. Lucy­
several hundred persons, including szyn, a long-time member and secretary
Canadian officials and clergy, attend­ of UNA Branch 363, died here on
ing. October 9, following a brief illness. He
The two-day festivities crowned the was 57.
efforts of the Vancouver Ukrainian Mr. Lucyszyn was born on August
Catholic community led by the Basilian 13, 1925, in Oiean, N.Y., the son of
Fathers since the establishment of the Stephen and Mary Ewasiw Lucyszyn.
parish in 1927. In September 1949 he married the former
Julian K. Jastremsky, former Cana­ Betty Jo Goldthwaite. He was a veteran
dian Ukrainian and now an American of World War II, having served with the
citizen, was the designer-architect of the Navy Air Corp.
church. Along with his wife Olha, he A lifelong resident of Olean, Mr.
came from New York to attend this Lucyszyn was employed at the Day-
historic event in the life of Ukrainian strom Corporation for 15 years and
Canadians. later as a part-time realtor for Southern
On Saturday afternoon, October 30, Tier Realty. For the past 20 years he
the prayer of dedication and ribbon- worked as a machine operator at Mc-
cutting ceremony took place at the Graw-Edison Power Systems Division.
entrance of the church, with G. Ukrai- He was a member of St. Mary of the
netz, president of St. Mary's parish, Angels Church and one-time branch
presiding. Appropriate greetings and secretary of the UNA, which he joined
remarks at the ceremony were delivered by in 1942.
M.F. Harcourt, mayor of Vancouver, The funeral was held on Tuesday,
and Sen. R.J. Perrault from Ottawa. October 12. Surviving are his wife; a
Maria and Dmytro Wihak (couple on the right), with unidentified friends. daughter, Bonnie Jo Hadley; a grand­
The prayer of dedication was offered
by the Rev. Stephen Chmilar OSBM, son and three sisters.
ШЙШШЛ
the young new pastor of St. Mary's
Church. Assisting in the ceremony were
!щ
Dr. James P. Kutney, chairman of the
building committee, Fred Koshman,
Stanley Prokopovich,
л chairman of the finance committee, and
others.
branch treasurer
я At 6 p.m. some 400 persons assembled BADEN, Pa. - Stanley Prokopo­
at the Ukrainian Catholic Center for the vich, treasurer of UNA Branch 161 of
festive banquet, at which Robert Sawka Ambridge, Pa., for the past 30 years,
was master of ceremonies. A prayer for died here on November 9. He was 60.
Pope John Paul II was offered by the Mr. Prokopovich, a millworker, was
ФЯЩІЇ'І
Ик Ч.ц Very Rev. Raphael Melnyk OSBM, born in Ambridge on April 21,1922. He
ЯИ ЩЕУІ provincial of the Basilian Fathers in served in the U.S. Army during World
Canada, while Bishop Jerome Chimy War II.
^Я OSBM of the Ukrainian Catholic He was active in UNA Branch 161
Eparchy of New Westminster said and was a delegate to seven UNA
grace. The traditional toast to the
діДуНІІ І t щ queen, Elizabeth II, followed.
conventions held between 1954 and
1978.

11
Addressing the assembled at the
ШшЩшж ,^ь ^ т^і banquet were Dr. Kutney; Mr. Jastrem­
sky; Lloyd L. Bain, vice president of
Dawson A Hall Construction;
Grace McCarthy, minister of human
resources and deputy premier of British
Helen Delphus (left) and Lydia Gragg, two Ukrainian sisters who found each other Columbia; Sen. Perrault and Member
after a separation of over 30 years. (Continued on page 13)
He was one of the organizers of the
UNA's national .bowling tournaments
and participated in many UNA golf
tourneys. . ,
Surviving are his wife Julia, son
Stanley Richard, daughter Noreen, two
brothers and two sisters.
-
The, funeraj.was,held November, 11.,.
No. 47 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 1 , 1982 5

UNA Branch 347 to celebrate 70th

MILLVILLE, N.j. - Ukrainian excerpts from the minutes of the first UNA district committees meet
National Association Branch 347, branch meetings, and presentations
also known as the Zaporozska Sich of certificates of merit to long-time
Society, will celebrate 70 years of branch activists and pioneers.
activity and will honor its pioneer Pittsburgh first meeting for the purpose probably
will be held in latter part of October or
members at an afternoon banquet on UNA Branch 347 was established beginning of November, he added.
Sunday, November 28. December 9, 1912, with 20 founding PITTSBURGH - The first district
to meet after the 30th UN A Convention Mr. Flis then stated to the members,
The banquet will be held at the members - most of them southern that the UNA planned to commence on
New Jersey fanners. Today, Branch was the Pittsburgh UNA District, which
Ukrainian National Home on Carmel is headed by UNA Supreme Advisor the following day a new life insurance
Road in Millville beginning at 2 p.m. 347 members are no longer farmers program for the benefit of its members.
but professionals, and the branch has Andrew Jula. The district committee
That morning, special memorial met here on Sunday, October 10. The UNA will agree to accept insurance
services will be offered in memory of grown in recent years to encompass applications from all UNA members up
Branch 347 pioneers following divine over 200 members. Present were 23 representatives of
nine branches and convention dele- to 65 years of age for additional in-
liturgies at the Ukrainian Orthodox The present executive officers are: surance that would double a member's
and Catholic churches. Teodor Suszczyk, president; Daria gates. After calling the meeting to order,
Mr. Jula immediately delved into insurance with the UNA. No medical
The banquet program, which will Capar, secretary; Geraldine Sesok, insurance will be required, except where
treasurer; Katherine Gordon, assistant organizing matters. He stated that
be preceded by cocktails, will include Pittsburgh has a quota of ISO new the application shows the need for
a keynote address by UNA Supreme secretary; and Serhij Kowalchuk, further medical examination. Many
chairman of the auditing committee. members to fulfill in 1982. To date, he
President John O. Flis, readings of said, the district has organized 68 new questions were posed relating to the
members. Mr. Jula reminded the Pitts- initiation of this new insurance pro-
with with greetings by Mr. Flis and an burgh District that last year it filled its gram, which Mr. Flis stated, would
UNA district... invocation recited by the Rev. Dr. quota to the extent of 86.6 percent. terminate on December 31. Mr. Flis
suggested that everyone watch Svoboda
(Continued from page 1) Bohdan Volosin. Mr. Hawrysz served He urged the district to again meet its
The afternoon session was devoted to as emcee of the dinner program, which quota, or at leastfillit to the extent of 75 and The Ukrainian Weekly for further
brief presentations by UNA supreme included an address by Supreme Ad- percent so that it would receive an developments on the program.
officers. Mr. Flis spoke on the respon- visor Walter K was, the former manager organizing award. A question-and-answer period
sibilities of district committees; Su- of Soyuzivka; and brief remarks by John Flis, UNA supreme president, followed, and many secretaries and
preme Secretary Walter Sochan covered Marta Korduba, fraternal activities was then called upon to say a few words. delegates took" part. A most friendly
new developments in life insurance; coordinator for the UNA, who reported He stated that as of September 30, the discussion continued even after the
Supreme Treasurer Ulana Diachuk on her work and plans. UNA had enrolled 1,434 new members. meeting was adjourned so that those
discussed how the UNA is beneficial to The after-dinner program included He congratulated Mr. Jula, who or- present would partake of a reception
its members and the Ukrainian commu- the screening of two films produced by ganized 17 new members; Mr. Kohut, prepared by the Pittsburgh District
nity at large; and Mr. Hawrysz reported Slavko Nowytski for the UNA: The who organized 12 new members; Mr. D. Committee.
on the organizing activity of the UNA first, "Helm of Destiny," is about the Holowaty, who organized eight new
for the first 10 months of 1982. beginnings of Ukrainian community life members; Mr. A. Reft, who organized
That evening, a dinner was held for in America; the second, "UNA — six new members; and Mr. S. Evanttsky,
Chicago
all district committee representatives Insurance Plus," is a promotional film who organized six new members. CHICAGO - Forty-eight represen-
and their spouses. The evening began about the benefits of membership in the The district promised Mr. Flis that it tatives from 16 branches of the UNA
UNA. would fill at least 75 percent of its quota. Chicago District and officers of the
Early Sunday morning the district Mr. Flis then gave an over-all report UNA Supreme Executive Committee
committee representatives met for on the accomplishments of UNA during
Gen. Grigorenko... another business session at which UNA this year. He thanked, first of all, those
participated in the district's organizing
meeting held here at the UNA Home on
(Continued from page 1) supreme officers replied to matters who attended the convention held in Saturday, September 25.
Forced to work underground, these touched upon in the district reports. May of this year and who elected him Michael Olshansky, the district chair-
men and women are deprived of Mr. Flis also pointed out that in 1983 supreme'president of UNA. man, opened the meeting and wel-
the most precious elements of human Svoboda will mark the 90th anniversary He stated that the dues collected comed participants and UNA Supreme
dignity and self-respect. Gen. Grigo- of its establishment, while the UNA during the last eight months were Vice President Myron Kuropas, Su-
renko observed tearfully. would mark its 90th jubilee in 1984. He 52,221,000 as compared to 52,160,000 preme Vice President Gloria Paschen,
The general encouraged the audience called on the district committee repre- for a similar period last year. He Supreme Auditor Anatole Doroshenko,
to continue efforts to publicize the sentatives to organize appropriate reported that UNA assetsnowamount to Supreme Advisor Helen Olek and
plight of Ukraine. Small efforts such as observances on their respective terri- 546,991,000. He also reported that honorary member of the Supreme
letter-writing, he said, are of great tories. according to the UNA's last account, Assembly Stephen Kuropas.
importance to the Ukrainian cause. The Speaking on behalf of the conference the convention expenses amounted to
spirit of bravery and determination of participants, Michael Snihurowycz of 5353,223 with an additional S 10,000 Presiding at the meeting was Roman
the Ukrainian Helsinki monitors must the New Haven District thanked the of expenses yet unpaid. Jacenkiw, with Osyp Sharun serving as
be transmitted to the West, along with Supreme Executive Committee for Dividends of 5580,302 were paid in secretary. Minutes from the last meet-
their writings. preparing such a worthwhile meeting. June 1982, he said. ing were read and accepted unanimous-
John Finery, staff member of the In turn, Mr. Hawrysz thanked the Expenses have increased somewhat ly-
U.S. Commission on Security and participants for their interest and due to the fact that 20 years ago was a Next on the agenda was the reading
Cooperation in Europe, conveyed a attendance, and explained what the convention year and therefore a year of the annual reports. Mr. Olshansky
tnessage of support and assurance from UNA main office would like the district when many new members had signed up gave an overview of the 32 branches in
the U.S. delegation to the Madrid committees to accomplish before the for endowment policies. These policies the district, which have a total of 5,811
Conference. At one point, he asked for a end of the year. - ' matured in 1982 and therefore UNA members. The district work is slow, he
moment of silence to honor a Lithua- Alter a joint luncheon, the district payment of such policies amounted to reported, as only 119 members have
nian priest and Helsinki monitor, the representatives bid each other farewell date to 5675,449. been organized. The district was plan-
Rev. Bronius Laurinavicius, who was and headed for home. ning to organize 390 new members for
Payment for death benefits amounted
recently murdered, probably by the The district-chairmen present were: to 5525,000, while cash surrenders the UNA, he added.
KGB. Supreme Advisor Anna Haras, Lehigh amounted to 5326,000. Reports were a^adelivered by secre-
The special program also featured Valley, Pa.; Bohdan Jasinsky, Balti- Mr- Flis gave a report on the UNA tary Roman Pryjlcpn^and treasurer
performances by mezzo-soprano Renata more; Roman Konotopsky, Buffalo, building and stated that during the first Stefan Kasian. sbgJsgi
Babak and bass-baritone Andriy Do- N.Y.; Wolodymyr Hetmansky, Boston; nine months of this year the UNA The head of tbejp^png committee,
briansky, who were accompanied by Mychajlo Olshansky, Chicago; Roman collected 51,637,784 in rents. The net Jakiv Berestiansky, Told the partici-
pianist Thomas Hrynkiw. Tatarsky, Detroit; Walter Bilyk, Jersey profit for the same period amounted to pants of the meeting that the work of the
At the close of the concert, Mr. City, N.J.; Supreme Advisor Tekla 5289,868. district committee board members was
Dobczansky thanked the audience and Moroz, Montreal; Mychajlo Juzeniw He emphasized that the UNA is now all in order, and presented a motion to
the performers for honoring the Ukrai- (vice chairman), New York; Mr. Snihu- accepting funds for promissory notes give the outgoing board a vote of
nian Helsinki Group, the ad hoc com- rowycz, New Haven, Conn.; Peter from members on which it is paying confidence.
mittee and American University for Tarnawsky and Iwan Dankiwsky (se- interest at the rate of 14 percent per On a motion by the nominating
organizing the program, and representa- cretary), Philadelphia; Supreme Ad- annum. Promissory notes now amount committee, consisting of John Gawaluch,.
tives of Smoloskyp Publishers for visor Walter Hawrylak, Rochester, to 54,164,000. He encouraged everyone Edwin Blidy and Mr. Jacenkiw, a new
sponsoring an extensive exhibit of N.Y.; Tymko Butrey, Shamokin, Pa.; to invest with UNA and with the executive board was elected unani-
samvydav publications. Wasyl Sharan, Toronto; Michael Saw- Ukrainian National Urban Renewal mously. The new board consists of Mr.
The event was covered by locaH kiw, Troy, N.Y.; Wasyl Stefuryn, Corporation in order to take advan- Olshansky, chairman; Mr. Gawaluch,
media, including The Washington Post Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; Supreme Auditor tage of interest rates which are a little vice chairman; Levko Pankiw, vice
(November 9) and The Eagle of the John Hewryk, Winnipeg; Leon Hardink, higher than can be obtained elsewhere. chairman; Mr. Sharun, secretary; Mr.
American University (November 12). Woonsocket, R.I. The members expressed anxiety as to Blidy, treasurer; and Stefania Lisovych,
Wrote the Post of Gen. Grigorenko's In keeping with UNA tradition, the what is being done in regard to the Mr. Jacenkiw, Orest Horodysky, Karlo
emotional statement: "His message of district representatives brought with merger of the UNA and Ukrainian Krajnyk, Ivan Siryk and Mr. Liash-
pride and determination was a powerful them new membership applications — Fraternal Association. Mr. Flis assured chenko, members.
prelude to the music, and set the scene 50 new membership applications for everyone that no meetings have been The auditing committee consists of
more impressively than a clearly or- SI50,000 of insurance coverage were held, but that friendly discussions Mr. Berestiansky, chairman; Petro
ganized voice of protest could have." presented to Mr. Hawrysz. toward that end are continuing. The (Continued on page 19)
 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 1 , 1 9 8 2 No. 47

Letters to the editor

Ukrainian Weekly Rusyn issue: clearing the air
Dear Editor: Ukrainian Weekly has adapted a posi­
Ukrainian Helsinki Group is not dead The article, "Rusyns, Rusyny and
Ukrainians," published in Svoboda
tive approach by publishing Dr. Sysyn's
report, but that Svoboda is somehow
The Ukrainian Helsinki Group is not dead, a fact that seems particularly (August 24) generated some response guilty by implication in anti-Rusyn
irksome to two seemingly disparate groups that would relish claiming its and I would appreciate an opportunity attitudes foi publishing my article.
demise. The first group, of course, is the Kremlin powermongers, for whom to clear up a few misunderstandings. To begin with, I do agree completely
the very existence of the Helsinki group represents a defiant repudiation of with Dr. Sysyn's analysis, since as a
the Soviet system and its brazen disregard for the national and human rights A letter from the Carpatho-Rusyn Re­ careful reader will be able to tell, Dr.
of its citizens. search Center (The Ukrainian Weekly,' Sysyns' arguments and conclusions
Recently, judging by newspaper accounts, elements in our own community October 10) described my article as differ substantially from Dr. Magosci's.
have surprisingly negated the existence of the Ukrainian Helsinki group. Ina clearly supporting the precept: "if you It is also puzzling why Svoboda
November 14 Ukrainian-language article printed in The National Tribune, a are not with us, you are against us." For should be guilty by association. Svo­
new community newspaper published by the "Fr-eedom" Ukrainian- the sake of fairness it should be pointed boda did what every respected news­
American House (under the auspices of the Liberation Front), the author out that I did not mention in my article paper in a democratic society does. It
writes that the Ukrainian Helsinki Group has disbanded. either the Carpatho-Rusyn Research published an article expressing an
The argument is based on the totally erroneous premise that the Kiev-based Center or the Rusyn community. My opinion by a writer, who signed his
Ukrainian group was nothing more than an arm of the Moscow Helsinki arguments were directed only at Dr. name to it.
Group. Since the Moscow group has disbanded, the author argues, the Magosci's interpretation of Rusyn I do agree with Mr. Onufryk that:
Ukrainian group, along with those in Georgia, Lithuania, Estonia and identity. "our identity in the real world is indeed
Armenia, no longer exists. This of course, is simply not true, given the It is my understanding that Rusyns a sorry mess." It unfortunately will
independent nature of the Helsinki group's structure. No one in the are Ukrainians, that they had their continue to be a sorry mess as long as
Ukrainian Helsinki Group has ever announced its dissolution. national state in 1939, and that it was not attempts to be uncompromising on the
(We should also note here that Petro Grigorenko, a founding member of just "an autonomous pro-Ukrainian question of our national identity are
both the Ukrainian and Moscow Helsinki monitoring groups, has disputed state." I am assuming that Dr. Magosci being interpreted as "emotional rudi-
the "self-dissolution" of the Moscow group, since, he points out, three is familiar with such scholarly works on mentariness," or as being motivated by
members of the group cannot decide for the entire group. In a commentary the topic as two books by Prof. A. the fear of "contamination of Ukrai­
published in both Svoboda and The Ukrainian Weekly he said: "Each Shtefan and a book by Dr. Stercho. nian national purity." It has been
(Moscow group) member could make recommendations for a document; it There are no convincing historical, contaminated enough as Mr. Onufryk
would be considered the group's official paper only upon its being signed by cultural or linguistic facts to suggest himself so eloquently argues.
an acceptable number of members.") that Rusyns are not Ukrainians. Prof. Ivan Z. Holowinsky
But there's more. The Tribune author writes: "From now on, nobody The letter from the Carpatho-Rusyn Rutgers University
abroad, not Gen. Grigorenko or anybody else, can speak in its (the Ukrainian Research Center further stated that The New Brunswick, N.J.
Helsinki group's) name. They can speak as private individuals, wherever and
whenever they wish. P. Grigorenko can consider himself a former member of
the former Kiev Helsinki Group."
Praise for Pittsburgh test
Following this addle-brained and wholly specious line of reasoning to its Dear Editor. book featured a most interesting history
conclusion, we soon realize that President Ronald Reagan's proclamation Now that the first Pittsburgh Ukrai­ of the 100 years of Ukrainian settlement
honoring the Ukrainian Helsinki Group — only the second such nian Festival, held September 20-26 to in western Pennsylvania.
proclamation dealing with a specifically Ukrainian issue — is worthless commemorate the centennial of Ukrai­ The fact that the festival workers
because, the logic goes, the Ukrainian Helsinki Group has ceased to be. nian settlement in Pittsburgh and represented many different Ukrainian
The potential damage to the Ukrainian cause inherent in this ill-conceived western Pennsylvania, is over, it is time churches and organizations showed the
nay saying cannot be overstated. First,^t, implies that the .president of the to appraise the accomplishments of the vitality and cohesiveness of the Ukrai­
United States was wrong in issuing the proclamation, a notion that could festival. Under the chairmanship of nian community here.
discourage further government involvement with a community that Bohdan Konecky, the Festival Commit­ The weeklong series of lectures and
seemingly does not know what it wants. tee at itsfirstplanning meeting set as its movies and the weekend festivities were
Second, this element in our community, obsessed with its own narrow and goal the presentation of a festival an eye-opener to many governmental
parochial "political" purposes, appears willing to write off the sacrifices of comprising more than "dancers and officials and public leaders. The exper­
such Helsinki monitors as Shukhevych, Rudenko, Senyk and Svitlychna, pyrohy." tise, and high quality of educational ex­
sacrifices acknowledged not only by the president, but by Congress and most Specific objectives were to: hibits by the organizations and the U-
Western delegations at the Madrid Conference. 1) present to the general public the krainian students at. the University of
We would be remiss in our analysis if we did not briefly touch on some of variety and quality of Ukrainian cul­ Pittsburgh, and the dedication of the
the reasons for this anti-Helsinki fervor. ture and to educate the public about festival workers made many
When six original members of the Ukrainian Helsinki Group were forcibly Ukraine and Ukrainians; sit up and take notice of the Ukrai­
exiled from the USSR, several formed the External Representation of the 2) to show the western Pennsylvania nian community in Pittsburgh.
Ukrainian Helsinki Group. It is this representation that has been targeted for Ukrainian community that there is a How, they wondered, could
particular vilification by the Liberation Front leadership, particularly Gen. strong, organized Ukrainian commu­ such a quality festival be put on without
Petro Grigorenko, who, it should be noted, was tormented in Soviet mental nity life around Pittsburgh and that public or governmental funding? When
hospitals for his beliefs. area Ukrainians should reconsider their they looked into the festival, they were
Now, it is not our place to defend Gen. Grigorenko or explain his views. own involvement, or lack thereof; shown the support of the Pittsburgh
The main point here is that in their stated attempt to discredit the general, to 3) through achievement of the first Ukrainian community for the plight of
make his position less tenable when he travels the world pushing the cause of two objectives, to bring to the attention their brothers and sisters in Ukraine.
national and human rights in Ukraine, the Liberation Front, judging by its of governmental officers and public This was accomplished through a lecture
newspaper, has decided to kill the Ukrainian Helsinki Group, thereby leaders and the news media the plight by Dr. Nina Strokata on the Ukrainian
robbing him of any official capacity. of our brothers and sisters in Ukraine, dissident movement and by booths
The National Tribune writes: and of the strong support of the Pitts­ manned by Amnesty International and
"P. Grigorenko, having understood that he no longer has any political burgh Ukrainian community for them; Americans for Human Rights in U-
platform, besides perhaps his 'sotrudnichestvo' (collaboration) at Novoye kraine.
4) to raise funds towards the con­
Russkoye Slovo, hastened to publish in the UN A's Svoboda of October 1 an struction оГТЇІе Ukrainian Nationality The money-raising aspect of the
article titled 'On the self-dissolution of the Moscow group.' He attempts to Room at the University of Pittsburgh festival also was a success. A sum
prove that 'no one of the group can decide for other members.' which will serve as community gather­ exceeding several thousand dollars will
"But, what's done is done - as of September 1982, neither the Moscow, ing point and vibrant symbol of the past be presented to the Ukrainian Nationa­
nor the Kiev, the Tbilisi, or the Yerevan Helsinki groups exist in the Soviet and present presence of Ukrainians in lity Room Committee under the chair­
Union." western Pennsylvania. manship of Dr. George Kyshakevych
It would not be hyperbolic to say that this is indeed an elephantine example How well were the objectives met? upon completion of the final audit.
of cutting off the nose to spite the face. ^ Comments from festival visitors indi­ The Pittsburgh Ukrainian Festival
Horribly persecuted by the Soviets at home, itsrepresentativesand original cate that all the objectives and goal Committee is proud of its accomplish­
members defamed by elements in the Ukrainian community abroad, the were met and exceeded. ments and hopes that other Ukrainian
entire Ukrainian Helsinki apparatus is fighting a two-front war. But despite The presentation of Ukrainian cul­ communities that do not yet have a
the efforts of the Kremlin and those here, the group will survive. Although ture to the general public was accom­ festival will follow the Pittsburgh lead.
most members are incarcerated, there are reliable reports that other plished foremostly through the festival The first meeting about the second
Ukrainians have secretly taken up the work of the Ukrainian Helsinki Group. concert which featured four local dance Pittsburgh Ukrainian Festival will be
Obviously, if their identities are made known, they would risk arrest and troupes, two localregionalchoirs and a held on December 12 at the Ukrainian
persecution. vocal trio. In addition to the concert, Home, Carson Street, Pittsburgh at 3
We only hope, and fervently so, that our community will remain aware of there were displays of traditional Ukrai- p.m. Comments on thefirstfestival and
the invaluable work and meaning of the Ukrainian Helsinki Group, continue nian pysanky, embroidered items, ideas for the second festival are most
to support U.S. politicians and international human-rights groups who are woodcarvings and ceramics, as well as a welcome. Please send them to: Pitts­
working tirelessly on its behalf, and eschew the disinformation and half- superb exhibition of church architec­ burgh Ukrainian Festival Committee,
truths propagated by a disgruntled and narrow-minded group hopelessly ture, liturgical items and Ukrainian P.O. Box 16242, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15242.
incapable of seeing the big picture, a group that would seemingly like to see costumes. Of course, delicious Ukrai­ N.C. Kotow
the Ukrainian Helsinki Group dead and buried. nian food specialties and baked goods festival secretary
were also available, and the program Pittsburgh
No. 47
Art review ^ Mr. Bergman made the dying and death
Chrystya Olenska's art:
conservative and eclectic
by Yuri Myskiw
The 1982-83 season at the Ukrainian
Institute of Modern Art in Chicago
opened on September 10 with a retro­
spective exhibit of paintings and sculp­
ture by Chrystya Olenska.
Ms. Olenska died in 1979 at the age of
38. Her creative life demonstrated a
constant search for individual expres­
sion within a variety of artistic media.
Ms. Olenska studied art as a Regents
and National Arts Council scholar at
New York University. During the 1960s
-
she experimented with papier-mache,
creating colorful and exuberant jewelry,
which was displayed at the Museum of
Modern Art, the Museum of Contem­
porary Crafts and Expo 6T. These
pieces were also displayed in
publications such as Vogue, Harper's
Bazaar, Avant Garde, Life and Look.
During the last years of her life, Ms.
Olenska concentrated on sculptures
(some life-size) and reliefs from papier-
mache, as well as paintings that de­
picted landscapes and still life. Some of
that work is on permanent display at the
Kennedy Cultural Center in Washing­
ton, and Pepsico World Headquarters
in Purchase, N.Y.
It is this phase of Ms. Olenska's art,
more than SO pieces, that was displayed
at the UIMA in Chicago until October
10.
Initially, it is difficult to objectify the
creative subject matter of Ms. Olenska's
art because very little recorded docu­
mentation is available — her artistic
credo, or her attitude toward reality as it
becomes transmuted through the artist's
psyche, or her particular and peculiar
selection of subject matter. Anyone who
is sincerely interested in the persona
behind the body of her work feels
cheated or frustrated — as if the only
signposts in her creativity were birth
and death, and her legacy - those few
sculptures and paintings.
The only documentation that exists is
brief, idealized statements by Juriy
Solovij, Bohdan Pevnyj and Bohdan
Boychuk's short piece in the catalogue for
the exhibit. The point I wish to make is
that the audience — many of whom
have no sophistication in art - deserves
some sort of aesthetic key to fully
comprehend the world of Ms. Olenska's
output, j
Most Viewers came away with a sense
of shock, without fully understanding
the reasons for this type of reaction. Ms.
Olenska's art can be better appreciated
if it is viewed twice, even several times.
Such an approach unlocks the conun­
drum of her themes and the purpose
behind the grot esqueness of her figures.
Most people do not bother to do that,
and for them a well-documented essay
by a competent art historian or artist
would be that key to Ms, Olenska's art.
It would have dispelled some of the
sentiment attached' to the fact of an
artist dying youngs the tragedy of it all,
etc. і
Along this same line of reasoning, the
catalogue for the exhibit, (professionally
designed by Zenon Holubec), lacks any
kind of substance because Mr. Boy­
chuk's well-written introductory essay
is appallingly brief and too general. But
what is most disappointing, since the
exhibit was called a "retrospective," is
that the list of titles printed at the end of
the catalogue contain no dates, dimen­
sions of the pieces, nor type of media in
which each work was done. Such ele­
ments are mandatory for a catalogue and,
THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21 1982 7
oppressively difficult to view because uncanny realism. But again it was a
reality hyped-up by the network editors
of the sister graphically explicit — a - not as artistic video, but as a seg­
realism beyond the realm — and yet
painfully true to life.
mented, timed, transmuted message to
fit into the 6 o'clock news. The reality of
I left the cinema toward the end of
that film feeling that Mr. Bergman had
overstepped a certain invisible limit or
the war was in itself a tragic and brutal
event in history, yet on television, it had
undergone a transmutation and become
certainly, necessary for a retrospective threshold in his relationship to a univer­ more specific and personal. One can cite
exhibit. sal audience. Many of us do not want examples from the press, adding some­
The obvious dichotomy of this retro­ the agonies of life, the inevitability of thing to us on a daily basis, which aptly
spective exhibit exists, between the oils death so explicitly portrayed by a master remind us of the emptiness and absur­
and the papier-mache figures. Ms. artist, who can create on such an dity of life, the abuse of human beings
Olenska reveals herself to be both a elevated level in his other films. and the certainty of (possibly gruesome)
craftsman and master of oil on canvas. Here I must state that my taste for the death.
Her landscapes and still lifes offer the arts is in no way squeamishly prurient. I Having cited the above examples, let
viewer an opportunity to see how an accept themes of violence, or death, or me now get to Ms. Olenska's sculpture.
artist experiments with color and style sex in as liberal a manner as possible. It is enigmatic; it is puzzling; it is
of approach. This series of paintings But there is that line - invisible as it unexplainable, if we consider it against
runs a gamut of tones and colors — seems — of decorum that no artist the fabric of her brief life.
some darkly rich, others strikingly should cross. "The Wild Bunch" treats We do not have Chrystya Olenska
bright. Her approach to nature, if one violence clinically, yet manages to stay around anymore to explain herself. We
views it contemplatively, is almost within the boundary; "Texas Chainsaw have a list of titles on a page, we have
religious. Massacre" does not... her family and friends, who can perhaps,
Mr. Solovij t . in his brief memoir Another example of that same point at a later date (in the light of the recently
about Ms. Olenska in Suchasnist (Octo­ would be the television coverage of the established -museum in her name near
ber 1980), quotes her on this particular Vietnam war. Bloody, gory and graphic, Glen Spey, N.Y.), fit the pieces of the
topic: "Oh, once again to listen to the it came into our private homes with (Continued on page 12)
crunch of fallen leaves under my feet, to
feel refreshed by the cold, cold wind,
which howls through the branches."
Nature in Ms. Olenska's work is vivid
and revivifying. The muted tones of
"Still Life with Flowers" and "Still Life
with Marigolds" provide a progressive
contrast to the lively tones of "Still Life
with Fruit" or "Patio View." Also in the
exhibit were two portraits, each done in
a different style: one of Lesia Ukrainka,
the other of her own mother. Ms.
Olenska had two interesting figure
studies, "Nymph I" and "Nymph II,"
again revealing another stylistic ap­
proach. Taken as a whole, Ms. Olenska's
oils offer nothing breathtakingly ori­
ginal, but nevertheless stand on their
own against all such other subject'
matter in art, for they reveal an expert
craftsman with an individual style in the
cycle of formulation of her own persona
in aesthetic evolution.
My reaction to Ms. Olenska's sculp­
tures should be prefaced by a few of the
following parallel examples. Some
years ago, the Swedish director Ingmar
Bergman made a film titled "Cries and
Whispers." Many of us who viewfilmas
visual art have become quite saturated
with his constant philosophical searches
for the meaning of life, the presence or
absence of a divine being, or the agony
and ecstasy of love. Mr. Bergman's
films have always been deeply intellec­
tual and symbolically rich. When I saw
"Cries and Whispers," I noticed a
change in Mr. Bergman's approach to a
plot about three sisters - with their
own plethora of problems — one of
whom is dying of cancer. Mr. Bergman
enclosed them -in a mansion, wherein
the action revolves. The film became
"Still Life with Flowers," an oil by Chrystya Olenska.
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Chrystya Olenska's papier-mache
"Dreams," a bas-relief by Chrystya Olenska. sculpture "Flasher."
8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER.21,1982 No. 47

out in Berlin, 1929. The "Little Russian"

designation was dropped and the correct
one substituted. However, a curious
little mistake crept into the Lysenko
entry: Lysenko's research paper "Folk
Music Instruments of Ukraine" was
dated 1909 when in reality the work saw
printer's ink in Lviv, 1894. (This over-
sight was to be copied later by other
encyclopedias, as we shall see).
The Riemann work was not revised
until 1959-61, when it appeared in
Mykola Lysenko in foreign sources Mainz in its 12th edition and the recent
supplement, the entry on Lysenko
otherwise gives a satisfactory account of received considerable expansion: most
Part II - dictionaries, encyclopedias notably in the supplement "Nikolai
his activities.
The huge nine-volume work, "Enci- Lissenko" was adjusted to "Mykola
clopedia dello Spettacolo" (Rome, Lyssenko," more space was allotted to
1959), in a medium-sized entry, calls his writings on Ukraine's folk music (the
Lysenko a Ukrainian composer, men- 1909 date still remained in force, how-
tions his teachers, among them Nicolai ever), and a more extensive biblio-
Rimsky-Korsakov. The article also graphy of sources was appended includ-
explains Lysenko's significance and ing works of the 1960s and 1970s.
importance in Ukrainian music, cata- The composer in 1903.
logues his main works and logs a brief Other German sources
bibliography. Present, Kassel-Basel, 1949-68), edited
"Encyclopedia della Musica," four Besides the dominating Riemann by the ambitious Friedrich Blume in 14
volumes (Milan, 1963-64), has Lysenko there were, through the years, many huge volumes, was in its time the
born in Ukraine, mentions his chief other works which wrote of Lysenko. world's largest and greatest music
works briefly and the fact that in his The general encyclopedic handbook reference tool of biography and other
research Lysenko concluded Ukrainian "Meyers Lexikon" (Leipzig, 1925) aspects of music, until it was finally
folk songs were based on ancient Greek carried a detailed description of U- overshadowed in 1980 by the English
modes. kraine, its society, geography, lan- "New Grove." The Blume work called
The latest Italian work to speak of guage, history and literature. While Lysenko the greatest Ukrainian com-
Lysenko is the general encyclopedia poetess Lesia Ukrainka was called poser of his time, listed his chief works,
"Dizionario Enciclopedico Italiano," 12 Ukrainian, Lysenko, however, was still included a dicussion as to his signifi-
volumes (Rome, 1970). The entry is very designated as Russian. The same desig- cance and. presented a good biblio-
brief. Lysenko is designated a "Ukrai- nation befell Lysenko in "Das Neue graphy of sources.
nian composer" who studied the folk Musiklexikon" (Berlin, 1926), which The mammoth encyclopedia also
Mykola Lysenko, circa 1900. music of his country and composed for was Alfred Einstein's translation of an included a separate article titled
voice and piano. English work by A. Eaglefield Hull of "Ukraine," which being a survey of
Articles on Lysenko are entered in two years before (see English sources). Ukrainian music, also included an
many reference works, especially those additional mention of Lysenko. This
Germany As we have seen the Riemann work
published in the West. This survey is article and the main entry on Lysenko
called Lysenko Ukrainian as far back as
meant to be an introduction to those was contributed by Myroslaw An-
Probably the first work to list Ly- 1929. However, Paul Frank's "Kurzge-
works and is subdivided by country. As tonowycz, contemporary Ukrainian
fasstes Tonkunstler-Lexikon" (Concise
in thrfirst part of this article, I will not senko's compositions was the monu- musicologist, conductor of the cele-
Dictionary of Musicians, Regensburg,
discuss Russian materials; they are too mental "Universal-Handbuch der brated Byzantine Choir in Utrecht,
1936) re-edited and expanded by Wil-
numerous and require a separate study. Musikliteratur aller Zeiten and Volkef" Holland. (It must be noted that he also
(Universal Handbook of Music Litera- helm Altmann, still referred to Lysenko
1 will demonstrate cases where ency- ture of all Times and Peoples) compiled as a "Little Russian," but called him a wrote other Ukrainian entries in this
clopedias are compiled not only by in 34 volumes by Franz Pazdirek popular composer. encyclopedia.)
original research but to some extent by (Vienna, 1904-10). This ambitious
copying preceding works including the ' undertaking is an enormous index of Many more year's passed until Ly- The latest German encyclopedias to
errors. senko was to be satisfactorily listed in speak of Lysenko are not music ency-
published musical works and it was German sources. clopedias but general ones, the famous
Lysenko's nationality designation reprinted in 1967 in a "mere" I2volumes.
will be allotted more than average The country that gave us the world's Brockhaus line, which could be called
We now come to the several editions
space, since this is an important and of the famous "Musik Lexikon"authored greatest composers would be incom- the German Britannica. "Der Grosse
sensitive issue in a survey of this scope. by the eminent German music lexico- plete without the world's greatest music Brockhaus" (Wiesbaden, 1953-58) in 13
Page numbers are not indicated grapher Hugo Riemann. After Rim- encyclopedia. "Die Musik in Geschichte volumes, describes Lysenko as a Ukrai-
because most works follow a dictionary . mann's demise his "lexikon" was edited and Gegenwart" (Music in the Past and (Conttnned on page II)
format and Lysenko may be easily by others but the influential name of
located in the appropriate places of the Riemann remained on the title page.
volumes or may be found in the con- The ninth edition of the "Musik Lexikon" New release
cluding indexes. as edited by Alfred Einstein (Berlin,
Poland
1919) has a few Ukrainian entries such
as "bandura" and "kolomyika" and First bandura album from Mishalow
identifies them as Ukrainian or at least
I have logged only one work that has Ruthenian; Lysenko .is listed, too, but MONTREAL - Bandura
an article on Lysenko (there must have he is depicted as "Little Russian." virtuoso Victor Mishalow of
been more), namely, "Mala Encyklo- The 11th edition of this encyclopedia, Sydney, Australia, is the
pedia Muzyki" (Little Music Ency- again edited by Alfred Einstein, invited featured solo artist on a new
clopedia) edited by Stefan Sledzinski Ukrainian contributors in the persons instrumental recording re-
(Warsaw, 1968). In this work Lysenko is of musicologists Philaret Kolessa and leased here by Yevshan
identified as Ukrainian (along with Osyp Zalesky. The 11th edition was put Communications.
Vasyl Barvinsky and Salomea Kru- Titled simply "Bandura,"
shelnytska) and his works are described . the record album includes 12
as belonging to the romantic tradition. solo bandura performances
In this edition one notices also a of variations on Ukrainian
separate article on Ukrainian music, folk music and classical se-
where Lysenko is additionally men- lections, including Beetho-
tioned. ven's "Moonlight Sonata"
and Bortniansky's Sonata in
Italy C Major. Also featured are
several original composi-
This musical country has produced tions by Mr. Mishalow.
many encyclopedias of music. Probably Other composers whose
the first work that mentioned Lysenko works or arrangements are
was "Dizionario Universaledeimusicisti" performed by the bandurist
edited by Carlo Schmidl (Milan, 1926), are Andrij Bobyr, Serhiy
a leading two-volume edition of the Bashtan, Victor Kukhta,
time. Many decades passed until Ly- Kost Miaskov and Hryhorij
senko appeared again.,Dizionario Hembera.
Ricordi della musica e dei musicisti Recorded in Sydney, the
(The Ricordi Dictionarry of Music and album is Mr. Mishalow's
Musicians, Milan, 1959) wrote that first; it is one of the very few
Lysenko was born in Ukraine and Lysenko's wife, Olha. (Continued on pa(e 10) Victor Mishalow
 No. 47 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 1 , 1982 9

600 attend benefit concert

for New York's Ukrainian Museum
by Helen Perozak Smindak
NEW YORK - Over 600 persons
thronged to the Eisnerand Lubin Audito­
rium at New York University's Loeb
Student Center last Sunday for a
concert held to benefit The Ukrainian
Museum.
The occasion was a gala afternoon
that featured leading Ukrainian artists
in performances of chamber music,
operatic arias, piano solos, a recitation
of a Shevchenko poem, historic ban-
dura "dumy," modern dances and
ballet.
Some 200 concert-goers stayed on
after the conceit for a reception and
meetings with some of the artists in the
center's Top of the Park room.
Although Metropolitan Opera bass
Paul Plishka, who had been scheduled
to appear in the concert, came down
with laryngitis and could not take part,
the concert was termed a definite
success by the audience and museum
officials.
A beautiful beginning for the after­
noon was the Hutsul-themed finale
"Kolomyika" from Barvinsky's Trio in
A minor, skillfully rendered by the trio
of pianist Thomas Hrynkiw, violinist
Halyna Strilec and cellist Nestor Cy-
briwsky.
Edward Evanko, who recently signed
a contract with the New York City
Opera, showed off his tenor voice to
great advantage in Andriy's aria from
Lysenko's opera "Tares Bulba" and in
the aria "Amor ti vieta" from Gior­
dano's opera "Fedora."
The modern dance team of Nusha
Martynuk-and Carter Mc Adams, in all-
white outfits of short-sleeved shirts and
knee-length leotards, stretched, rolled,
curled and slid around the stage as they
interpreted "Dark Forms," which they
choreographed in collaboration with O.
Rodriguez. Later, with Miss Martynuk
in a black skirt and Mr. McAdams in
black pants to set off their Ukrainian
shirts, the couple performed Miss
Martynuk's "Hrytsiu,"a medley of
Ukrainian dance steps and movements
set to lyrical and lively melodies.
Mezzo-soprano Christine Lypeckyj,
in Ukrainian songs and in the aria
"Faites-lui mes aveux" from Gounod's
"Faust," revealed an appealing voice
capable of a wide range of notes.
Andrij Dobriansky, a bass-baritone
for many years with the Metropolitan
Opera, remained true to style in his
delivery of the doctor's aria from
Bortniansky's opera "Syn Supernyk"
and Ostap's aria from "Taras Bulba."
Tongue-in-cheekishly, he imitated an
old woman's raspy voice in portions of
the song "Old Woman in Church," by
Y. Stepovy and S. Rudansky.
Mr. Hrynkiw was the piano accom­ Violinist Halyna Strilec, pianist Thomas Hrynkiw and cellist Nestor Cybriwsky
panist for Messrs. Dobriansky and perform as a trio.
Evanko, while Ms. Osinchuk accom­
panied Ms. Lypeckyj.
Following intermission, Julian Ky-
tasty sang a "Kozak Lament" patterned
after a Shtokalko composition and a
haunting "duma" or epic ballad about
"The Widow and Her Three Sons,"ashe
accompanied himself on his bandura.
Stravinsky's "Three Easy Pieces"
were danced with grace and precision by
ballerina Motria Slupchynskyj.
A dramatic recitation of Taras Shev-
chenko's poem "Sova" (The Owl) was
given by actress Lydia Krushelnytsky.
She was attired in a stylized Poltava
costume that included a lustrous white
"korsetka" and apron and a, long
paneled skirt of geometric-patterned,
gold-threaded orange and green fabric.
Liszt's "Ukraine" ballad, which
repeats variations of the folk song "Oy,
ne khody, Hrytsiu," was given anappeal-
ing performance by pianist Juliana і Sochan Hidwwyci
Osinchuk. She also played a piece from Carter McAdams and Nusha Martynuk dance "Dark Forms."
Shtoharenko's "Etudes" and brought
her appearance to a close with Revut- the artists before their appearances. donating their time, effort and talents
sky's beautiful Prelude in E-Flat Major. Addressing the audience at the close for the benefit ofthe museum and noted
Television-screen actress Laryssa of the concert, Dr. Bohdan Cymbalisty, that the Ukrainian community is inten­
Kukrycky Lysniak, as master of cere­ chairman of the museum's board of sifying its efforts to raise funds for the
monies, gave bilingual backgrounds of directors, thanked the performers for museum.

Concert notes

UNA-UIA players: polished performers

by Oles Kuzyszyn Ukrainian community from many pre­
vious appearances: Laryssa Krupa —
Every performerrequiresa stage and pianist, Laryssa Magun-Huryn — so­
an audience to showcase his achieve­ prano, and Stefka Nazarkewycz —
ments in his chosen field. For a young actress.
performer, the door to success is not Miss Krupa holds an M.A. in piano
always wide open. Stage experience is as performance from the Peabody Con­
necessary to achieving success as the servatory. Her program included
arduous years of practice and prepara­ Schubert's "Impromptu" Op. 142,
tion. For a performing artist, opportu­ Liszt's "Sonetto 123 Del Petrarcs"and
nity means access to the stage and the Paganini-Liszt's "La Campanella."
audience. Miss Magun-Huryn is a former
With this in mind, the Ukrainian soloist with the Verdi Opera Company КоІммувЬ
National Association/ Ukrainian Insti­ in New York. She performed the aria Concert performers (from left): Laryssa. Krupa, Laryssa Magun-Huryn, Stefka
tute of America Performing Artists "Un Bel Di" from Puccini's opera Nazarkewycz, Lidia Hawryluk arid Marichka Sochan-Shmorhay.
Group was formed in March. The group "Madame Butterfly", Lysenko's "Asters"
includes young Ukrainian performing (text by Oleksander Oles), Liudkevych's
artists in the fields of dance, drama and "111 Escape" (text by Oleksander Oles), Association and the Ukrainian Institute included champagne during intermission
music, as well as enthusiasts, not Liudkevych^ "111 Escape"(text by Oles) of America for their sponsorship of the and a reception following the concert,
directly involved in the performing arts. and Stepovyj's "Away with You, Dark concert. Miss Korduba, representing the event had to be the bargain of the
The goal: to showcase the talents of Thoughts" (text by Lesia Ukrainka) the UNA Fraternal Activities Office, is month. The only sour note was the fact
young Ukrainian performing artists, Marichka Sochan-Shmorhay provided the initiator of the performing artists that the Institute's hall was not filled to
and to give them the opportunity to the piano accompaniment for Miss group. capacity.
work together in developing their Magun-Huryn. One can only be optimistic as to this
unique skills. Miss Nazarkewycz was featured in first effort of the UNA-UIA Performing With more extensive support from
The first of two concerts scheduled by the leading roles of several productions Artists Group. First and foremost, the the Ukrainian community, there is no
the group for the 1982-83 season took of Lydia Krushelnytsky's Drama Studio performers themselves exhibited a reason the efforts of the UNA-UIA
place on Sunday, October 31, at the in New York. She recited Taras Shev- praiseworthy blend of enthusiasm and Performing Artists Group should not
Ukrainian Institute of America. The chenko's "Kateryna." professional polish. be realized to their full potential. For to
program, coordinated and emceed by Closing remarks were provided by From an organization point of view, give a performer the stage is an invest­
Lidia Hawryluk, featured three Ukrai­ Miss Hawryluk and Marta Korduba, efficiency and class were the order of the ment which yields unlimited returns -
nian performers well-known to the who thanked the Ukrainian National day. And at S5 admission, which the priceless gift of his artistry.
10
Муко la Lysenko...
(Continued from page t )
nian composer and the creator of the
Ukrainian opera. This encyclopedia's
most recent edition, "Broackhaus En-
zyklopadie" (Wiesbaden, 1966-74),
enlarged to 20 volumes, contains only a
brief entry stating that Lysenko was a
Ukrainian musician who studied at the
Leipzig Conservatory, founded a
Musico-Dramatic School in Kiev and
was also founder of the Ukrainian
national opera.
Holland
This picturesque country of wind­
mills produced, as far as I know, only
one encyclopedia with information on
Lysenko. The work is "Encyclopedia
van de Muziek," compiled by several
editors into two large volumes (Am­
sterdam, 1956-57). This is a biographical
dictionary of musicians, international
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in scope, characterized by short bio­
graphies including names of teachers,
types of musical compositions, Dutch
text. The entry on Lysenko and several
additional 20th century Ukrainian
musicians was contributed also by
musicologist Myroslaw Antonowycz.
France
Great source of culture, fatherland of
Ravel and Debussy, produced an im­
portant line of Larousse encyclopedias
some of which we shall examine here.
"Larousse de la musique"in two volumes
(Paris, 1957) carried a separate entry on
Lysenko and considered him a Ukrai­
nian composer. 1 must, note that this
source wrote also about many other
Ukrainians, especially those of the 20th
century. Ukrainian musicologist and
violinist Aristide Wirsta contributed
much here; incidentally he authored a
separate article on the history of Ukrai­
nian music in this encyclopedia which is
entered under "Ukraine" and again
mentions Lysenko.
Another valuable work in three
volumes, "Encyclopedia de la musique"
(Paris, 1958-61), carried a medium-
sized, well-edited entry on Lysenko
naming him a Ukrainian composer.
According to this source, Lysenko
studied orchestration with Rimsky-
Korsakov, in 1904 founded his own
music school and composed to texts of
Shevchenko. There is also a very brief
bibliography. Lysenko is additionally
mentioned in a separate article "Ukrai-
nienne musique" contributed again by
Aristide Wirsta, who authored many
entries on 20th century Ukrainian
musicians in this encyclopedia.
We now come to France's general
encyclopedia of the Larousse line. I
have logged two latest editions and
found out that in them everyone who
should be is correctly labeled as Ukrai­
nian. "Grand Larousse Encyclopedi-
que" in 10 volumes (Paris, 1960-64),
includes many Ukrainians such as Ivan
Kotliarevsky, Mykola Kostomariv,
Mykhailo Kotsiubynsky, Alexander
Korniychuk (all non-musicians, of
course). In addition to these there is a
brief entry on Lysenko, who is likewise
defined as Ukrainian. A genuine sur­
prise here is the fact that composer-
conductor Dmytro Bortniansky and
Lysenko and correctly defines their
nationality. Lysenko's listing is very
brief; he is spelled "Nikolai Lyssenko"
and is described as a creator of operas,
cantatas and piano works.
Spain
Even from the land of the flamenco
come brief additions to our survey. The
huge 70-volume "Enciclopedia Univer­
sal Ilustrada" (Madrid, 1908-30) stated
that Lysenko displayed prodigious
activity, but called him Russian and a
collector of Russian folk songs. In
comparatively recent sources Lysenko's
nationality becomes corrected. "Dic-
cionario de la musica labor" (Bar­
celona, 1954) and "Diccionario bio-
graphico de la musica" by C.J. Ricart
Matas (Barcelona, 1956) finally con­
sider our musician a Ukrainian.
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Misinformation...
(Continued from page 3)
by Mr. Onufryk, who outlined the goals
and strategy of the Media Action
Workshop.
He said that the community should
pressure the Library of Congress to
reverse its position regarding the use of
the adjective "Russian" to classify non-
Russian subjects, a practice, he said,
that has resulted in Kievan Rus' being
listed under Russian History.
As to the Census Bureau, Mr. Onuf­
ryk stressed the need for an organized
effort urging the agency to change its
classification system and computer
code number assignment.
Afternoon sessions
Following a brief lunch break, the
workshop reconvened, with partici­
pants choosing between three discus­
sion groups. Prof. Hunczak's group
worked on drafting a position paper
outlining the workshop's concerns
regarding the two federal agencies.
He said that the workshop plans to
send finished copies of the position
paper to Ukrainian academic institu­
tions and the UNA, and it will ultimate­
ly be presented to federal legislators as
well as the library and the Census
Bureau.
Mr. Onufryk's group, meanwhile,
drafted a letter — to be signed by the
UNA — regarding the library's
classification and cataloguing system.
Copies are scheduled to be sent to all
members of Congress.
The third group, moderated by Mr.
Zabihach, discussed overall strategy,
such as the need for mobilizing resour­
ces, forging community contacts, net­
working and the need for establishing
some type of central coordinating body
as a means of gathering individual
complaints, and then communicating
them to the, proper channels.
During dinner, workshop partici­
pants were welcomed by John Flis,
UNA supreme president, and Walter
Kwas, former Soyuzivka manager and
Lev Lukianenko...
(Continuedfrompage 2)
Released in 1976, Mr. Lukianenko
became a founding member of the
Ukrainian Helsinki Group formed
that November in Kiev to monitor
Soviet compliance with the 1975
Helsinki Accords on human rights
and European security. Deprived of
the right to work as an attorney, Mr.
Lukianenko found a job as an electri­
cian. He was the subject of con­
tinuous police surveillance.
As a member of the Helsinki
group, he signed numerous appeals
and memoranda, including several
which asked for Ukrainian participa­
tion in the Helsinki review process.
For his membership in the group,
he was arrested in 1977, just one year
after his release. Sentenced to 15
years, Mr. Lukianenko, who is
married with one child, is not sche­
duled for release until 1992 - when
he will be 65. І
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Ulster County legislator.
In his brief talk, Mr. Flis praised the
efforts of the workshop, and pledged
full UNA support to its activities. He
said that the problem misinforma­
tion concerning Ukrainians is indeed
acute, and must be rectified.
Mr. Kwas gave a brief synopsis of his
political career, emphasizing the' need
for Ukrainian Americans, particularly
young people, to become involved in
the system.
Following dinner, workshop parti­
cipants joined visiting chairmen of
UNA district committees, who had
their own meetings, for a viewing of
Slavko Nowytski's film "The Helm of
Destiny" in the Veselka auditorium.
The film, which was funded by the
UNA, focuses on the history of the
Ukrainian immigration to the United
States. The feature-length film was pro­
ceeded by a Short film, also by Mr.
Nowytski, about the UNA.
A small party in the Kiev lobby
followed the screening.
On Sunday morning, the workshop
concluded with a brief wrap-up of the
weekend's activities.
Participants' room and board were
provided free, courtesy of the UNA.
First bandura...
(Continued from page 8)
solo bandura recordings
released. Mr. Mishalow, 22, a
ever
Sydney native, began studying the
bandura when he was 11. In 1974 he
became a student of Hryhory Bashul, a
former student of Hnat Khotkevych. In
1979 he received an Australian Arts
Council grant that enabled him to travel
to North America, where he studied
with Petro Kytasty and Petro Hon-
charenko of the Taras Shevchenko
Bandurist Chorus of Detroit.
For a two-year period beginning in
1979 Mr. Mishalow was a student at the
Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Kiev,
where he worked with Mr. Bashtan, a
renowned bandurist. He also studied with
Hryhory Tkachenko, who is thought to
be the last living authentic kobzar in
Ukraine.
Mr. Mishalow has performed in
Europe, Australia and North America.
He teaches bandura playing and has
authored many articles for various
publications on this classical Ukrai­
nian instrument.
The cover of "Bandura," designed by
Bohdan Tymyc, includes trilingual
(English, Ukrainian, French) notes on
the bandura and Mr. Mishalow.
The album will be available after
Thanksgiving in major Ukrainian shops
throughout the United States, Canada,
England and Australia or by mail
order (S8.98 plus SI postage) from
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Chicago (Continued from page 5)
Wrubliwskyj and Zenon Dziadyk, mem­
bers.
Mr. Olshansky thanked the partici­
pants for their faith in his work and
presented some ideas for the fall or­
ganizing campaign. The Supreme Exe­
cutive Committee members also offered
their ideas for this campaign, as did
members present at the meeting. Su­
the supreme executives about the possi­
1
bility of building another Soyuzivka-
. g type resort near Chicago and Detroit,
which would help in recruiting youth
for the UNA.
After over two hours of discussions,
Lj
the meeting was adjourned. Refresh­
ments were served, during which infor­
mal discussions on UNA matters were
held.
No. 47 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21,1982 11

Perozak named provincial judge

HAMILTON, Ont. - Morris John
Perozak, Q.C., who was recently ap­
pointed provincial court judge (criminal
division) in the Hamilton-Wentworth
district, has begun presiding over cases
in Hamilton provincial court.
Judge--Perozak, 49, who spent his
legal career in private practice in
Hamilton, was sworn in during cere­
monies on October 1.
Some 350 people packed a courtroom
and the hallway at the Main Street East
courthouse as he swore an oath of office
and one of allegiance to the queen
before donning the red-trimmed robes
of office. The assembly included family
members, friends, fellow judges from
various courts and municipal and
provincial politicians.
Judge Perozak took his place on the
bench beside Chief Justice Frederick C.
Hayes to hear words of praise and take
some good-natured ribbing from friends
and former colleagues.
Attorney General Roy McMurtry,
who went to school with Judge Perozak
and played hockey with him on the
Osgoode Hall Owls in Toronto, spoke
of his dedication and commitment to
justice as he welcomed him to the bench.
Assistant Crown Attorney Dean
Paquette praised the new judge for his
respect and concern for the rights of the
accused as well as his concern for the
rights of the members of the commu­
nity.
Judge Perozak, formerly senior
partner in the firm of Perozak, Winchie
and Lennon, told the assembly he was
"really overwhelmed" by the whole day.
He thanked his wife, Stephanie, and
children, Michael, 21, Stephan, 18, and
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Ivanna, 13, for their years of love and
support.
For his parents, Anastasia and Michael
Perozak, he had nothing but praise. Mr.
and M rs. Perozak came to Canada from
Ukraine in the 1920s and now live in
Вrantford.
"They've spent the past 60 years
working as hard as they can to ensure
that in the new land their children are
educated properly and make their
contribution to society," he said.
Born in Thunder Bay, Ont., Judge
Perozak spent his early boyhood in the
town of Geraldton in the mining coun­
try north of Lake Superior. The family
moved to the Hamilton area in 1942. He
graduated from McMaster University thekamilton Spectator
in 19S4, studied law at Osgoode Hall in
Toronto and was called to the bar in Judge Morris J. Perozak with daughter Ivanna, sons Michael and Stephan, and
1958. wife Stephanie, at swearing-in ceremony.
He has served on the Ontario Advi­ with the Hamilton-Wentworth Legal legal counsel for the dominion execu­
sory Council on Multiculturalism, the Aid Committee and the John Howard tive of the Ukrainian National Federa­
Citizens Committee of the Hamilton- Society of Hamilton. tion, and a member of the Ukrainian
Wentworth Regional Detention Centre He has also belonged to the local Canadian Committee's Hamilton branch.
and the Hamilton Housing Authority. Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary The family belongs to UNA Branch 468,
He was a trustee of the Hamilton Law Club. whose secretary and pioneer organizer
Association for several years, special Like his wife, who has served on an is Peter Samitz, Mrs. Perozak's father.
counsel in 1979 to the minister of executive level in many Ukrainian
justice, and crown counsel in 1980 to the organizations, Judge Perozak has been Judge Perozak's sister, free-lance
commissioner of the Canada Elections active in the Ukrainian community. He journalist Helen Perozak Smindak, is
Act. was president of the Ukrainian Pro­ the author of The Weekly's Panorama
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Chrystya Olenska's...
(Continued from page 7)
puzzle together for us. If not, then it is
also valid that she remain the mystery
that she is. Mr. Solovij quotes her as
saying: "Life has not taught me to be
temperate, yet like a deaf-mute, who
was killed by an abusive assailant
calling him 'dumb' on the F Subway
line, I will have the last word. That is a
God-given right, by a 'gentleman's
agreement'; to share ideas and to "ex­
press' oneself." Perhaps, Ms. Olenska's
artistic legacy is that last word.
The life-size papier-mache sculptures
portray both a physical and moral
decay. To call them ugly would be to
understate; to call them grotesque
would then necessitate the use of .a
thesaurus for synonyms for that same
term. The grotesqueness has a purpose.
Ms. Olenska is concerned with the
Protesters hold...
(Continued from радо 1)
Europe; and Terri Tull, director of the
office of human rights.
In addition to general human-rights
issues, the Ukrainian delegation raised
questions concerning the possibility
of a separate listing for Ukraine in the
State Department's annual "Country
Reports on Human Rights Practices"
and the U.S Consulate in Kiev.
The "Country Reports" now list only
the Soviet Union as a category, but
spokesmen for the Ukrainian Human
Rights Committee said they had learned
that in the next edition of the report the
Baltic states; Lithuania, Latvia and
Estonia, would be listed separately,
because the United States has never re­
cognized their incorporation into the
USSR.
The Ukrainian delegation argued
that Ukraine should have its own listing
since conditions there are so different
from those in other areas of the Soviet
THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21,19S2
process of time as it is reflected in the this with bas-reliefs of an archaic "Long
physical body. Gross are the two wo­ Island Lady," "Miami Beauty,""Ginger
men figures ("Vanities I A. II") who, in Rogers," "Betty Grable," painted and
their diaphonous nightgowns or fur surrounded by the accoutrements for
stoles, wish to recapture the fleetingness replenishing their lost glamour, youth,
of youth by daubing their faces with and beauty -jewelry, mirrors, tubes of
maskings of makeup and, in the pro­ hair remover, sequined sunglasses, etc.
cess, become' banal caricatures of their Men are not spared Ms. Olenska's
former selves, or the two nudes ("Sitting satirical artistic criticism. "Flasher"
Nude" A "Nude I"), with their dispro­ shows a decayed old man with an open
portionately shaped bodies, their lurid coat, exposing his veined, dried-up
faces and their paraphernalia of mesh body as a kind of perverted phantom of
hose, black lace panties, the discarded sex that has become impotent with time
brassiere. and moral decay. At this point, this
The message is strong and highly ugliness remains in perfect balance with
overstated, but it helps the viewer to the positive amplitude of nature found
' of children — innocent, uncorrupted —
recognize a whole social ritual — the in her oils.
cult for unnatural youth and beauty — Unlike most of these examples are the
and beyond that, the physical cocoon, two lyrical pieces, "Woman on a Swing"
the moral decay, the emptiness, the and "Dreams." The former is a gently
Dorian Gray duality of corporeal and balanced figure perched on what ap­
spiritual. pears to be a swing with chains. The
Again Ms. Olenska re-emphasizes figure-in-white floats, suspended stati­
cally, yet poised to swing in air.
"Dreams" is a huge bas-relief of children
Union. For example, Ukrainian rights sheltered by the wings of a vulture or
activists are much more severely per­ buzzard, with smaller carrion birds
secuted than those of other nationalities. sailing through the air, ready to take
In regard to the possible resumption flight off a wall. "Dreams," is by far the
of plans to open a U.S. Consulate in best piece in the retrospective. It has a
Kiev, the delegation was told that at this life of its own, which pulsates with pure
point such a move is impossible because aesthetic energy. What underlines this
it involves a reciprocal agreement with action is Ms. Olenska's use of color. It is
the Soviet government. The U.S. had perfectly chosen and integral to the
scrapped the agreement in response to work.
the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan "St. Teresa," "St. Sebastian," and
and the worsening situation in Poland. "Madonna and Child," are Ms. Olen­
In speaking about the Reagan ad­ ska's own individuated statements
ministration's human-rights policy, Mr. about organized religion. The figures
Levitsky said that the U.S. government are distorted, banal and grotesque.
is now focusing on promoting "demon- Perhaps the artist had chosen these
cratization" throughout the world, representations of her ouvre to reveal
including the USSR. the hypocrisy of organized religion and
Mr. Levitsky, who met with the its institutionalized dogmatic back­
Ukrainian delegation in the absence of wardness. It is as if religion distorts the
Elliot Abrams, the assistant secretary saints to the image of humankind, and
for human rights and humanitarian vice versa. Her "Icon" is in bad taste and
affairs, is a veteran foreign service is a vulgar companion to the above-
officer who served as first secretary and mentioned "religious?" pieces.
political officer at the U.S. Embassy in We now come to the enigmatic subject
Moscow. matter of Ms. Olenska's art. Here is
where the demons of her psyche play
with the reactions of the viewer. This is
her CNeillian or Mahlerian longjourney
into the dark night. Here exists the
"troubled" Ms. Olenska, acting out her
most frightening fantasies. Here reside
the chimerical monsters of her micro-
cosmos.
It is a negative world, without mercy,
or reason, or love. And it is a world
without life, without a touch of under­
standing.
Rollo May, the eminent psychologist,
in "Love and Will," talks of a "schizoid"
world in which people (and artists) are
out of touch, avoid personal relation­
ships, and their feelings become apathetic
and mechanical. Mr. May does not use
the term in the context of the technical
term "schizophrenic," but rather in a
general connotation for people who are
out of touch. He aptly attaches that
term to artists, who, according to Ezra
Pound, are the "antennae of the race."
The true "schizoid" artist should
present the broken image of man,
transcendent in the very fact of being
transmuted into art. This creative act
gives meaning to nihilism, alienation
and the state of the modern temper. The
true "schizoid artist" does not cross that
invisible line of decorum which I have
mentioned in previous paragraphs.
It would be banal or naive to term
Ms. Olenska existential, as Mr. Boy-
chuk has done in the preface to the
catalogue. There is nothing existential, in
the classical sense of the term, in Ms.
Olenska's most negative works. If she
experienced that well-known "encoun­
ter with nothingness," her most morbid
output would not be an example of it.
She may.have been aesthetically "frozen"
in the moment of her deepest despair.
But that is all. Also, Ms. Olenska
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cannot be classified as a "schizoid"
artist, for in that most deep of despairs,
she chose to venture across that line,
invisible, yet so defined in the patina of '
an artist's creative horizon.
I refer to her most negative output.
One of the most tragic realities of life is
the death of an infant or a young child.
One cannot dismiss the thought that
here was a potential human being in
development, with all the hopes, fears
and anxieties, with all of the possibili­
ties of becoming the epitome of creation,
Shakespeare's "angel," the essence of
love, the potential of genius. The death
is probably the biggest irony of life.
Remember My Lai? Remember the
little children of Jehovah rounded up
like rats under the Gestapo boot?
Remember the thousands of babes that
perished in the artificial famine in
Ukraine? Need I go on? We have
Lebanon, Africa; Asia to remind us
every time we watch the news or pick up
a newspaper. Think of the death of an
ordinary child, anonymous, being laid
into the earth in its owirminiature coffin.
If I have become graphically explicit
at this point, I have done so only in
reference to the last part of Ms. Olen­
ska's art. It is baffling, it is morbid, it is
in bad taste. But, then, there are trends
in ait, as vapid as they are, that concern
themselves with violence for its own
sake, or controversy for the sake of
controversy, and there are people who
judge the success of an exhibit as to how
much of that controversy it can stir up.
I do not think Ms. Olenska's show
falls urJer that category. But picture
"Hanging Baby," a child hanging sus­
pended on a noose; "Strangling Baby,"
choking itself with a piece of rope;
"Baby in a Basket," a blue baby dying at
birth; "Sleeping Baby," being eaten on
the neck by a rat; an "Untitled" work, a
baby lying with both feet cut off; "Hell,"
a large painting in which children are
devoured by rats; "Baby in Playpen"
and "Baby on Stool," both mongoloid
distortions of normal children.
How much of this can an ordinary
viewer take? Am I simply referring to
taste (my own) or am I objectifying
through the lens of aesthetic criticism?
The public came and simply had to
judge for itself. I found this aspect of
Ms. Olenska's work without taste, merit,
philosophical symbolism or statement.
Who was Chrystya Olenska, the
painter, the sculptor, the artist of such
striking extremes? I hope in time we will
know. I hope that in time we will find
out about the gentleness of her paint­
ings and the terror of her sculpture. For
it is, also, the funetion of art to be
enigmatic, mysterious, baffling, fright­
ening, nauseating, distant and out of
reach. The museum-workshop in Glen
Spey founded in her memory might help
solve that puzzle about her, especially if
young artists, with new approaches and
creative drives, will be able to view her
work, to learn from it and to create their
own reflections of the world.
Chrystya Olenska's legacy, perhaps,
can be an artistic gauge for the beautiful
and banal, for the joy and the pain, for
the love and the hate in our ordinary
lives. How wonderful it would be. And
how especially appropriate and respect­
ful to her memory.
Who was Chrystya Olenska? I am
told she was beautiful, intelligent and
wise. I am told that her person burned
with an energy for life. She was both
conservative and eclectic. She was a
treasure to her family; a voluminous
source to her friends. I am guessing
because her life never crossed my own.
But I wish' her happiness and calm, for
through her works she has known hell.
Eternal rest be granted unto you,
Chrystyu. May you fulfill your most
desired dreams and find peace.
No. 47 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21,1982 13

delivered the closing prayer. The writer hopes that some readers of
Vancouver... The event was extensively covered by Reunion... The Ukrainian Weekly can help fill in
(Coatfaratd from paf e 4) the Vancouver press and French-lan­ (Continued from р ч е 4) gaps in the sisters' knowledge about
of Parliament Patricia Carney, both guage TV and radio. writer Peggy Beattie, are working on a their parents, Maria Tawrysz Wihak
from Ottawa; and the guest speaker, the The church building - the first to be book which will tell their story. Ms. and Dmytro Wihak.
Rev. Eugene Richlark OSBM, principal designed in Canada by Mr. Beattie says that "although the tone of Anyone having any information
of St. Basil's College in Toronto. Jastremsky — is cruciform in plan the book will be fiction, the structure about these people, on DP camps in the
The closing prayer was delivered by with windowed walls rising to an arched will be based as closely as possible on British zone, especially those in West­
Bishop Myron Daciuk, auxiliary to roof which is surmounted by three actual events and real people."The phalia, Hamburg and Falkenberg, or on
Metropolitan Maxim Hermaniuk in golden domes, the dome being the single writer would appreciate assistance from International Refugee Organization
Winnipeg and former pastor of St. most important motif in the Byzantine Ukrainians who will talk about their (IRO) children's homes in Rohlstorf,
Mary's parish. style of architecture. experiences during and immediately Klinberg, Holstein and Blankensee, is
On Sunday, October 31, the cere­ With the construction of the new after World War II. All contributions of asked to contact: Peggy Beattie, 1164
monies began with a procession accom­ church, St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic information will be acknowledged in Cleveland Ave., Park Hills, Ky. 41011;
panying the transfer of the blessed Parish has witnessed the culmination of the book, unless requested otherwise. (606) 291-6567.
sacrament from the old church to the a 20-year development program of its
new church. This was followed by the 6.4 acre property. The site, in addition member of the group, had proposed
pontifical divine liturgy presided over to the new church, also includes the
by Bishop Chimy, and attended by Ukrainian Catholic Center, the old
Soviets... calling for an international 10 minutes
of peace, during which all work would
(Continued from page 2)
Archbishop James Carney of the Ro­ church — a future gymnasium, a be stopped in the name of disarmament.
man Catholic Archdiocese of Van­ monastery and parish offices, and St. Yosip Brodsky, a physician at whose Although the unofficial group has
couver. A combined chorus of St. Mary's Ukrainian Gardens, a senior apartment the news conference was to received a steady stream of support
Mary's Church and that of the Ukrai­ citizens' home. be held, said, by telephone that the from Western pacifist groups, and
nian Catholic Church of Edmonton There are some 35,000 to 40,000 November 1 meeting was to have been claims to have affiliated cells in Lenin­
performed during the liturgy. Ukrainians in British Columbia, and in on the subject of Oleg Radzinsky, a 24- grad, Odessa and Novosibirsk, it is still
After the liturgy some 700parishioners Vancouver alone there are over 650 year-old linguist who was arrested last dwarfed by the 80 million members
assembled for a banquet, at which Dr. Ukrainian families. There are some 12 week on charges of "anti-Soviet agita­ claimed by the officially sanctioned
Kutney was master of ceremonies. Ukrainian Catholic churches and mis­ tion and propaganda." Soviet Peace Committee led by Georgi
Grace was delivered by Archbishop sion stations in British Columbia. Before his arrest, Mr. Radzinsky, a Zhukov.
Carney.
Greetings and brief remarks were
delivered by Archbishop Carney, who
related how he as a boy had witnessed
the birth and growth of St. Mary's
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Ukrainian National Association

Monthly reports for August

RECORDING DEPARTMENT DISBURSEMENTS FOR AUGUST 1982

. . Juv. 1
Adults ADO Totals
Paid to or for Members:
TOTAL AS FOR JULY 1982 20,354 55,169 6,817 82,340 Cash Surrenders S4752637
Endowments Matured „....71,00030
6AINS IN AUGUST 1982 Death Benefits 80,320.82
Interest on Death Benefits 5838
Newmembers 53 60 11 124 Payor Death Benefits 51831
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Transferred in 5 20 2 27 Dues from Members Returned 699J34
Change class in 2 3 - 5 Indigent Benefits Disbursed 1280.00
Transferred from Juv. Dept - 11 - 11 Scholarships 42,6O0JJ0

TOTAL GAINS: 96 174 285 Total S245.453.14

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Real Estate 81,49535
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Cash surrender 38 87 - 125
Endowment matured 31 22 - 53 Advertising S65432
Fully paid-up 29 55 - 84 Medical Inspections 12.05
Reduced paid-up -
Reward to Special Organizers 1,500.00
Extended insurance - 1 1
Travelling Expenses-Special Organizers 307J55
Cert terminated - 1 1 2
Total S24.74.02
TOTAL LOSSES: 135 316 27 478
Payroll. Insurance and Taxes:
INACTIVE MEMBERSHIP
Salaries of Executive Officers S1032438
Salaries of Office Employees 2930538
6AINS IN AUGUST 1982
Employee Hospitalization Plan Premiums 6358.11
Insurance-Group 12,67353
29 55 84
Extended insurance 5 20 - 25
Taxes-Federal, State and City on Employee Wages
Taxes-Canadian Witholding and Pension Plan
16350.02

on Employee Wages 435.43

TOTAL GAINS: 34 75 - 109
Total S76.747.95
LOSSES IN AUGUST 1982
General Espenses
Died 1 23 24
General Office Maintenance 1,31857
24 42 - 66
Insurance Department Fees 208DO
Reinstated 2 1 3
Operating Expense of Canadian Office 182.06
Lapsed 5 5 10
Postage 160Л0
Printing and Stationery 13650
TOTAL LOSSES: 32 71 - 103
Rental of Equipment and Services 1317.18
Telephone, Telegraph -..5.78
TOTAL UNA MEMBERSHIP
Traveling Expenses-General 254859
AS OF A U G U S T 1 9 8 2 20,317 55,031 6,805 82,153

Total S5376.68
WALTER S O C H A N
Miscellaneous:
,. Supreme Secretary Investment Expense-Mortgages 425.00
Ukrainian Publications 16629
FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT Youth Sports Activities 78850
Support 700.00
INCOME FOR AUGUST 1982
Total S2.079.79
Dues from Mwnvers S245.335.42
Investments:
Income from "Svoboda" Operation 7930554 Mortgages S65.000.00
Stock 1373.41
Investment Income: Certificate Loans 15380.79
Bonds S253.906.27 Real Estate 3,038.00
Real Estate 127,996.25 E.D.P. Equipment - 32.10
Mortgage Loans 22,040.14
Certificate Loans 2,480.79 Total ........: : ; S8538430
Stocks 1,689.41
Banks 136748 Diebursments for August 1982 5637,91434

Total S410.080.34

Refunds B A L A N C E
Taxes-Federal 8 City on Employee Waged 411,463.45
Taxes - Canadian Witholding 4 Pension Plan 37151 ASSETS: LIABILITIES:
Taxes Held in Escrow 3,61132 Fund:
Employee Hospitafeauon Plan Premiums 866,40 Cash S511.78326
Official Publication 16345.70 Bonds 33.12039634 Life Insurance S4636620650
Stocks 600,45058
Total : S33.259.38 Mortgage Loans 2,724,16136 Fraternal 167,49637
Certificate Loans 75535532
Miscellaneous: Real Estate .344343.16 Orphans ...: 28554634
Donations to Emergency Fund 130 Printing Plant a E.D.P.
Sale of "Ukrainian Encyclopediy" 1504.10 Equimpent 231,15134 Old Age Home 387J30958
Loan to U.N.U.R.C 8,400300.00.
Total.: :. S1305.10 Copyrights 2,400.00 Emergency 8458637

Investments: Tptal , 14639Ш5.36 Total „ S4639134536

Bonds Matured or Sold S4958
Mortgage Repaid 76,412.44
Certificate Lorias Repaid 12,852.72
ULANA DTACHUK
Total.. S89.314.74
Supreme Treasurer
Income for August 1982 „S859300J52 (Continued on p a p 15)
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2. J. Chabon 242
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Weekend of November 20-21 done mostly in bronze, have been

PREVIEW OF EVENTS purchased by the National Museum,
ELIZABETH, N.J.: The Blessed the British Museum, the East Ger-
Virgin Mary Sodality at St. Vladi- Saturday, November 27 Western Pennsylvania will be pre-
man Museum and many other
mir's Ukrainian Catholic Church will sented to the Very Rev, Wasyl
galleries and private collections.
sponsor a holiday "yarmarok" on EDISON, N.J.: Plast Ukrainian Dzydzora, pastor of St. George
Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. and.on Youth Organization. New Bruns- Ukrainian Catholic Church here, at
Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the wick branch, is holding a banquet and the Society's Nth annual dinner-
school hall, 425 Grier Ave. dance to mark the 25th anniversary dance. The dinner-dance will be held Weekend of December 4-5
This "Yarmarok" is designed to be of the branch. The banquet and at The University Club, 123 Univer-
an aid to holiday-shopping. It will be dance will be held at Pines Manor sity Place; the cocktail hour will LOS ANGELES: The Ukrainian Art
a showcase of shops featuring Ukrai- (State Highway 27) here. The Tempo begin at 6:30 p.m. Dress is semi- Center will nave an open house this
nian ceramics, embroideries, cards, orchestra will provide dancing formal. Dinner reservations are S25 weekend and invites the public to
toys, records, homemade breads, music. per person'and may be made by join in traditional caroling and to
cakes, handmade holiday wares, plus calling Mrs. Bohdan Konecky (412) learn more about Ukrainian holiday
much more. All priced very reason- NEW YORK: A poetry reading by 343-0309 or by writing the society at customs and crafts. The center will be
ably. the American poet David Ignatow on P.O. Box 4277, Pittsburgh, Pa. open from 11 a.m. on both days.
the occasion of the publication of his 15203. Ukrainian holiday food will be
The men of Holy Name Society collection of poems, "A Surprised
will cater the "kitchen Kiev" where a Sunday, November 28 available both days.
Guest," by Suchasnist Publishers in a This year's exhibit at the center
traditional Ukrainian menu will be translation into Ukrainian, will be
served, such as pyrohy, holubtsi, held at 6:30 p.m. at the Ukrainian MAPLEWOOD, NJ.: The Junior will open with the lighting of the 1982
kovbasa and kapusta, plus refresh- Ukrainian Orthodox League and Christmas tree, decorated with tradi-
Institute of America, 2 East 79th St.
ments. Sunday School of Holy Ascension tional ornaments.
Dr. Ronald Terranella will discuss Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 650- An unusual collection' of icons in
Mr. Ignatow's poetry. The poet's 652 Irvington Ave., will sponsortheir the Byzantine style will be on display
Sunday, November 21 works in Ukrainian will be read by annual Christmas bazaar and bake at the upstairs gallery for the annual
translators Bohdan Boychuk and sale following the 10 a.m. liturgy. On holiday exhibit.
NEW YORK: The opening of an Vitalij Keis and by actors Laryssa sale will be Christmas cards, gift For this special festive time of
exhibit of woodcuts by Christina Kukrycky and Volodymyr Lysniak. wrap, handmade novelties, and re- year, there are several cookbooks
Holowchak-Debarry will take place A reception will follow the program. ligious and Ukrainian articles. For available at the center, all Tilled with
today at I p.m. in the Ukrainian The event is sponsored jointly by the more information, call the rectory at traditional favorite recipes. A new
Artists Association Gallery, 136 UIA and Suchasnist Publishers. (201) 763-3932. recipe card (No. 8) has been added to
Second Ave., fourth floor. Mrs. David Ignatow has been hailed by the "How to Have a Ukrainian
Debarry studied graphic art at the literary critics as "one of the best, Christmas" series. Throughout the
Newark School of Fine and Indus- most durable poets of his genera- Monday, November 29
two days, traditional carols and
trial Arts, New York University and tion," " a poet of plain, authentic
the Art Students League. The exhibit speech who has in the last several NEW YORK: The Fordham Ukrai- holiday music will set the mood for
of her works will be open November years begun to be widely acknow- nian Society is sponsoring a Ukrai- the festivities at this year's open
21-28. Gallery hours are 6-8 p.m. ledged as a distant voice in contem- nian Festival Day in the McGinley house and holiday exhibit. For more
weekdays and 1-8 p.m. weekends. porary writing." Center Ballroom at the Rose Hill information, call the center at (213)
Campus in the Bronx. The festival 668-0171
Mr. Ignatow was born in 1914 in will feature the Ukrainian Dancers of
NEW YORK: The Providence Asso- Brooklyn into a Jewish emigre family Astoria, Ukrainian Bandurists of
ciation of Ukrainian Catholics, New from Kiev. His poems reflect varied New York City, Lubov Wolynetz
York and New Jersey districts, will aspects of his life: having had to speaking on Ukrainian Christmas
mark the 70th anniversary of the work from early youth at various traditions, Ukrainian foods and a
association with a divine liturgy, odd jobs, subsequently entering the rock band, Shepnechlom. The festival
followed by a panakhyda for all world of writing, editing, and not PREVIEW OF EVENTS is a
runs from 3 to 8 p.m.; admission is service provided free of charge by
deceased members of the associa- until 1965, the world of academe. free. For more information, call The Ukrainian Weekly to the Ukrai-
tion. Concelebrating the services will Mr. Ignatow has published widely Marusia at (212) 824-0031.
be Metropolitan Stephen Sulyk, in magazines, including Poetry, The nian community. To have a Ukrai-
Bishop Basil Losten, Auxiliary New Yorker and Yale Review. As a nian community event listed in this
Bishop Robert Moskal and Msgr. teacher or poet in residence he has Friday, December 3 column please send information
Stephen Chomko, president of the been associated with the University (type of event, date, time, place,
association, at St. George Ukrainian of Kentucky, Columbia University, EDMONTON: The Oxford Galleries, admission, sponsor, etc.) - along
Catholic Church, here. This will be the University of Kansas, Vassar 10464 Whyte Ave., presents the with the phone number of a person
followed by a 2:30 p.m. banquet and College, The New School and the opening of an exhibit by sculptor who may be reached during daytime
program to be held at St. George's City University of New York. Gregor Kruk. The opening will take hours for any additional information
School. Tickets for the banquet are place at 7:30 p.m. with Prof. Ivan - to: PREVIEW OF EVENTS, The
Among his collections of poetry Keywan speaking about the artist's Ukrainian Weekly, 30 Montgomery
S12. and prose are: "The Notebooks of works. Mr. Kruk's simplified figures, St., Jersey City, N.J. 07302.
David Ignatow, Poems: 1934-1969,"
NEW YORK: St. Volodimir's Ukrai- "Rescue the Dead," "Whisper to the
nian Orthodox Cathedral, 160 W. Earth" and "Facing the Tree."
82nd St., invites the public to a
bandura concert at 1 p.m. in the
His work has brought him many
honors, including the Poetry Society s ODUM slates fifth biennial meeting
church hall. The Lesia Ukrainka Shelley Memorial Award, a Guggen- DETROIT - The Association of 'ODUM and the Ukrainian Commu-
Bandurists will perform under the heim Fellowship and an award from American Youth of Ukrainian Descent nity" will round out the ideological-
direction of Nina Galion. After the the National Institute of Arts and (ODUM) in the United States will hold, problematic portion of the program.
concert there will be a Thanksgiving Letters. its fifth biennial conference of ODUM A banquet will be held Saturday
dinner. senior counselors here November 26-28. evening at St. Mary's Church Hall to be
PERTH AMBOY, NJ.: A Ukrai- The purpose of the conference is to followed by a dance. The conference
nian Fall Festival, sponsored by the analyze the work of ODUM over the will be hosted by the ODUM branch in
Ukrainian Cultural Club of Perth past two years and to elect a new Detroit headed by Wasyl Karpenko.
Friday, November 26 Amboy, will be held today at the national executive board. Working
Ukrainian School Auditorium, Jac- sessions of the conference will be held at
CHICAGO: The opening of an exhi- ques and Meredith streets. Art exhi-
bit of ceramic works by Alexandra bits will start at 5 p.m., followed by
St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Church
Hall in Southfield, Mich.
Chess champs
Diachenko Kochman, sponsored by an entertainment program at 7 p.m.
the Ukrainian National Women's and a dance at 9 p.m. Adult dona-
League of America Branch 29, will be tions are S10, student donations are
The conference program will be
divided into two parts: organizational slate tourney
held tonight at 7 p.m. The three-day S5. For tickets and more informa- and ideological-problematic. P H I L A D E L P H I A - Ukrainian
exhibit will be held at the Plast tion, call Rosalie Naumenko at (201) The organizational part of the pro- chess champions will meet at the Ukrai-
Home, 2124 W. Chicago Ave. Satur- 826-5654 or Melanie Lawrence at gram will consist of reports of the, hian'CathoIic University, Philadelphia
day and Sunday hours are; 10 a.m. to (201)738-7224. members of the outgoing executive center, for a four-day tournament,
6 p.m. The public is invited to attend. board and branch presidents, work of November 25-28.
the various conference committees, The masters/experts tournament,
TORONTO: The opening of an discussion, question-and-answer per- organized by Richmond, Va., UNA
EAST HANOVER, NJ.: The Chor- exhibit of drawings by Ludmilla will iods and the election of the new national Branch 34 members, will include such
normortsi Plast unit is holding a fall be held tonight at 8 p.m. at Trypillia executive board. participants as Stephan Popel of North
dance at 9 p.m. at the Ramada Inn, Arts, 2285 Bloor W. The exhibit runs The ideological-problematic portion Dakota, O. Popovych of New York, B.
Route 10. The Tempo orchestra will through December 4. of the program will consist of the key- Baczynskyj of California, S. Stoyko of
provide music; admission is S7 in note address titled "ODUM Today New Jersey, Lev Blonarovych of Vir-
advance, S9 at the door. For reser- PITTSBURGH: The Ukrainian of and Tomorrow — Directions for the ginia, M. Turiansky of Chicago and the
vations call Oleh Kolodiy, (201) 763- the Year Award, sponsored by the Future" which will be delivered by Rev. Marian Procyk of Philadelphia.
1797. Ukrainian Technological Society of Andrij Shevchenko, current president The tournament will commemorate
of the ODUM executive board. the 90th birthday of Patriarch Josyf and
A panel discussion on "Politics, will be held at 7911 Whitewood Road.