FFFF RATERNALRATERNAL JJJJ OURNALOURNALOfficial Newspaper of the

Polish Union of U.S.A.A Non-Profit Organization

PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID AT BUFFALO, NYPostmaster: Send Address Changes to: Fraternal Journal, Polish Union of U.S.A.,

P.O. Box 660, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703-0660

Spring, 2009

Volume 17 ¥ Number 2

W ilkes-Barre PA

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Joyous Easter Wishes!Weso=ego Alleluja!

From The OfficersPresident: Rose Wartko; 1st Vice

President, Bernard Kolodziej; 2nd VicePresident, Alice Czyzyk; General

Secretary, Charlotte L. Androckitis;Treasurer, John Bednarski; MedicalExaminer, Dr. Leon Skweir, M.D.;General Counsel, Jeffrey J. Malak;Chaplain, Rev. Patrick L. Albert

And The Board ofDirectors

Anastasia Bachurek, Terri Rumensky,Joseph P. Pudlosky, Jr., Chester

Tracewski, William J. Giebus

And District DirectorsMrs. Toni Storts, Mrs. Joan Wisinski

Polish Union of U.S.A.

The Polish Unionof U.S.A. through itsEducation Fund ispleased to once againoffer financial assis-tance to our youngmembers who arepursing post-secondaryeducation during the2009-2010 academicyear.

You may downloadthe official applicationfrom the Polish Unionw e b s i t e :w w w. P o l i s h U n i o nUSA.com or throughthe Polish UnionHome Office, P.O. Box660, Wilkes-Barre, PA18703-0660. hone(570) 823-1611 withany question

EElliiggiibbiilliittyyRReeqquuiirreemmeennttss1. All Appli-

cants must be a quali-fied insured member ofthe Polish Union of U.S.A. in good standingfor a minimum of five (5) years and present-ly carry at minimum of $5,000.00 of PolishUnion of U.S.A. permanent life insurance(excluding term insurance). Approved appli-cants with between $5,000 and $7,499 ofinsurance will receive a $200.00 scholarshipgrant. Approved applicants with between$7,500 and $9,999 of insurance will receivea $300.00 scholarship grant. Approved appli-cants with $10,000 or more of insurance willreceive a $400.00 scholarship grant. All eli-gibility requirements must be met and ful-filled.

2. Applicant must obtain and submit aletter of admission or verification from theuniversity or college, graduate school, juniorcollege, business or nursing school or tradeschool that he/she will be attending. Theapplicant must be a high school graduate,entering the fall term in the year he/she isapplying for Scholarship Grant, and be a fulltime student (12 semester hours).

3. All applicants must write an essaywhich must be a minimum of three (3) fullpages on one of the topics set forth below. Itmust be typed, double-spaced, with 1” mar-gins all around, using Font 12, Times NewRoman. The essay must be submitted alongwith the applicant’s fully completed applica-tion, school verification and photograph.Polish Union reserves the right to use theessays and photographs for publicity purpos-es and information.

4. Deadline for submitting completedapplications for Scholarship Grant is May31ST of the current year. All applicationsmust be postmarked not later than May 31st.Any applications received after this date willnot be considered. Applications are not sentout automatically. It is the applicant’sresponsibility to request an application fromthe home office, or download it from thePolish Union web site, www.polishu-nionusa.com.

5. Completed applications, schoolverifications, and essays are to be mailed tothe Education Fund, Polish Union of U.S.A.,P.O. Box 660, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703-0660, or e-mailed towww.polunion@epix.net

6. Present Scholarship Grants aregiven to each approved applicant once per

school year with a limit of up to four times.Scholarship Grant checks will be issued andsent to the applicant, with the understandingthat it will be applied toward applicant’stuition or books.

7. Polish Union accepts no responsi-bility for decreases of other grants or loanamounts due to the awarding of the PolishUnion Scholarship Grant to the student.Students are solely responsible for allaspects of their financial aid status and, thus,should be aware of the consequences ofapplying for a Polish Union ScholarshipGrant.

8. By signing the application it is thestudents understanding that the ScholarshipGrant does not obligate the student to returnsaid grant unless the student does not com-plete two (2) full semesters of the currentschool year for which they are applying.

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1. Service to Country During recent years we have seen an

increased emphasis on people serving ourcountry in various ways. We usually think ofmen and women who volunteer in ourArmed Forces, Join the Peace Corps,Volunteers in Service to America,AmeriCorps or similar groups prominentover the years. Do you think service to theCountry should be voluntary, mandatory, orleft up to the individual to decide? Pleaseoffer your views on this matter in generaland elaborate on any ideas you have to helpguide our youth toward informed citizen-ship.

2. Hopes and Expectations We are in the midst of extensive changes

both in our country and that of the wholeworld. Constantly we hear of concerns aboutthe future. As you prepare educationally tomeet the challenges of tomorrow, pleaseshare your thoughts about what you wouldlike to see accomplished during the next fiveyears. For example, look at our country; theeconomic situation, health care problems,immigration, or any global issues of concernto you.

Young Members: Apply NowFor Henry J. DendeScholarship Grants

Thanks For The Space

Father Scott Sterowski has been verykind to offer the Sacred Hearts Hall touse for debutante meetings and Council #17meetings.

In the picture from left to right are Emily

Huber, debutante chairperson, Rose Wartko,Polish Union President, presenting a dona-tion from Polish Union to Father ScottSterowski, and Alice Czyzyk, 2nd Vice President.

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You, as a member of Polish Union, cando your family and friends a great favor byenrolling them as a member of Polish Union.Only a member can take advantage of all ourfraternal benefits.

Fraternal benefits are what sets us apartfrom commercial life insurance companies.As a non profit organization, we strive toassist our members as best as we can. Tryingto understand life insurance can be a daunt-ing experience. With so many other compa-nies offering what appears to be hundred ofdifferent types of insurances, it can leave onefeeling overwhelmed and bewildered.

There is no question that selling lifeinsurance is a hard job, however we mustremind others that not only do we sell lifeinsurance, something everyone needs, butwe also offer many fraternal benefits such asscholarship aid for students, picnic for thewhole family, children’s holiday parties, eggdecorating, Miss Polish Union, and theDebutante Ball. However, to receive thesebenefits, a person must be a member of thePolish Union. Remember, our plans ofinsurance are competitive and are backed upby our over 117 year history. Polish Unionmembers are more than just a number.

I would like to remind our group secre-taries and members that we must all do ourpart to increase membership for the PolishUnion. Our membership priority is some-thing that all our secretaries need to address.

If all our secretaries took the time to enroll atleast two members every month, it wouldour help our membership. Life insurance isone of the best ways a parent or spouse candemonstrate love to family members. Lifeinsurance is a systematic way to save for thefuture, it means income for the future. Itmeans income for you and your family in thetime of greatest need. It is the guaranteedway to provide for your family’s financialsecurity and peace of mind.

If you or members of your family needmore insurance, please call your group sec-retary or you can call the home office at(823-1611) and Chris or Linda will be gladto help you. Have you checked your benefi-ciary on your insurance policy lately? Didyou move recently—-need to change youraddress?

Happy Mothers Day and Happy FathersDay

Life Insurance is Important

Pres iden t ’ sDe s k

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ROSE A. WARTKO

Hello. My name is Attorney Jeffrey J.Malak and I am General Counsel of thePolish Union and a partner in the law firmof Chariton & Schwager, Wilkes-Barre, PA .I will be providing you with informationwhich you may find useful with regard tovarious legal topics. Please look for theLawfully Yours column in future FraternalJournal issues.

• • •

An executor is an individual or institu-tion nominated in a Will and appointed by acourt to administer the probated Will in theestate of a decedent. An executor may alsobe called a personal representative.

An executor has certain specific powers,duties and liabilities. Traditionally, theexecutor’s duties may include arranging thedecedent’s funeral, taking possession of thedecedent’s assets, paying the debts of thedecedent, filing appropriate state and federaltax returns and timely distributing decedent’sestate to the beneficiaries.

An executor may be removed if the per-son is wasting or mismanaging the estate,has failed to perform any duty, has becomeincapacitated or for any reason if the inter-ests of the estate are likely to be jeopardized

by continuance in office.When a person dies without a Will, an

administrator is appointed instead of anexecutor. An administrator performs thesame role as an executor.

• • •LEGAL DISCLAIMER: I am not giving

you legal advice. Information provided inthis column is of a general educationalnature and may not reflect the law in yourstate. If you have a particular situationwhich you wish to review, you should consultwith an attorney of your choice who is qual-ified to provide help in the area of law withwhich you are concerned.

What Is An Executor, and WhatAre Their Responsibilities?

Lawfu l l yYour s

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JEFFREY J. MALAK, ESQHome Office of the Polish Union ofU.S.A., Downtown, Wilkes-Barre, PA

The beautifully designed edifice wasdedicated in 1938. the lower floor con-tains a two-room auditorium. Businessoffices and board room are located on thesecond floor. there are many designs onthe exterior and interior of the buildingwhich refers to the fraternal’s ethnic her-itage.

Polish Union of U.S.A. Officers andBoard Members 2006-2010

President: Rose Wartko, 1st Floor, 848 N. Main Ave, Scranton, PA 18504 •.. General Secretary: Charlotte L. Androckitis 53-.S9 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701Treasurer: John Bednarski 327 Lee Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 1st Vice-President: Bernard Kolodziej 36 Goodwin Dr., Hunlock Creek, PA 18621 2nd Vice-President: Alice Czyzyk 600 Beech St., Scranton. PA 18505 Medical Examiner: Dr. Leon Skweir. M.D. 2060 Minesite Rd., Allentown. PA. 18103 General Counsel: Jeffrey J. Malak 138 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703 Chaplain: Rev. Patrick L. Albert 612 Hudson St., Forest City, PA 18431

DDIRECTORSMrs. Anastasia Bachurek 1083 Carmalt St., Dickson City, PA 18519 Mr. William J. Giebus 90 Warner St., Plains, PA I8705Mr. Joseph P. Pudlosky, Jr., 15 Sunset Lake Rd., Hunlock Creek, PA 18621Mrs. Terri Rumensky 620 Pancoast St., Dickson City PA I 8519Mr. Chester P. Tracewski, Jr. 112 First St., Blakely, PA 18447

DDISTRICT DDIRECTORS IILLINOIS && MMID--WWESTMrs. Toni Storts 1816 Downing Ave., Westchester, IL 60154Mrs. Joan Wisinski 13210 S. 85th Ave, Palos Park, IL 60464

HHONORARY OO FFICERSJoseph A. Zak, Hon. Vice President; Bernard Kolodziej, Hon. Vice-President; HelenCzeck, Hon. Ass't Secretary; Aloysius Bogusko. Hon. Director; Loretta Chiskowski, Hon.Director.

HHoonnoorraarryy MMeemmbbeerr Cardinal Adam Maida, Archbishop of Detroit

FRATERNAL JOURNALISSN: 1072-4842

Published Quarterly by the Polish Union of U.S.A. 53-59 North Main Street • Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

Periodicals Postage Paid at Buffalo, NYPostmaster: Send address changes to: Fraternal Journal,

c/o Polish Union of USA., P.O. Box 660, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703-0660.

Phone (570) 823-1611 • FAX (570) 829-7849

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In!MemoriamOur sympathy to the families of recently

deceased members of Polish Union ofU.S.A.Group Member State100 Michael Sworen NJ189 Stasia Pelczar PA138 Stella Elmendorf PA155 Marjanna Wentz NJ51 Natalie Dudzinski NJ138 Julianna Maleska MI395 Betty R. Tayoun PA138 Jennie Yarrish PA131 Richard Ludorf PA293 Helena Lushinski AZ275 Chester Sendra IL73 Irena Stawicka PA400 Bernice Soltis PA395 Mary Kulick PA73 Bernard Szot PA401 Edna Pankauski PA70 Anthony Norczyk NJ385 Stella Potrawski IL74 Anthony L. Attardo PA385 Cecylia Szramiak FL180 Solomea Jesencky NJ227 Sylvester Pezanowski PA155 Genowefa Shimshock NJ227 Vincent Wierzbicki PA401 Marcella Petruzzi PA395 Regina Srebro PA395 Della Zvirblis PA240 Rosemary Pezanowski PA227 Izabell Pezanowski PA

� � �May the souls of the faithful departed rest in

peace.� � �

A Mass for deceased members is celebratedmonthly by Chaplain Rev. Patrick L. AlbertFind Fraternal

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Contribute ToThe Educational

FundCreated by

the PolishUnion ofU.S.A., theHenry J.D e n d eEducationalFund pro-vides themonies toissue scholar-

ships to ouryoung member

each year.

We appeal to ourmembers to contribute to the fund on aregular basis. We also encourage you toconsider naming the Educational Fund asthe beneficiary on your insurance certifi-cate.

Send Donations To:Polish Union of U.S.A. •

Henry J. DendeEducational Fund •

P.O. Box 660 • Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703

In Search of MissPolish Union 2010

Deanna Namowicz, Miss Polish Union2009, will look to crown the new MissPolish Union 2010 this coming fall. Thechance to become Miss Polish Union is anexcellent way to become involved in yourlocal community, represent the PolishUnion, and build important leadership skillsfor the future. The duties of Miss PolishUnion include attending some of our com-munity events and children’s parties.Applications will be coming out this May,but if you are interested or have any ques-tions, please contact the home office at (570)823-1611.

Calling AllDebutantes

The 31st Annual Debutante Ball will beheld this November, 2009. All girls who arebetween 15-19 years of age, and a PolishUnion member, are eligible to become aDebutante. This magical affair is a once in alife-time event that will build memories fora life time.

Applications will be coming out thisMay. If you have any questions regardingthis spectacular event, or would like to getinvolved, please contact this year’s chairperson, Emily Huber, atCasper3819@aol.com or call the homeoffice at (570) 823-1611.

Until we’re grown we neverknow

or fully realizeHow wonderful our father

is—How kind he is, how wise.We simply take for grantedFrom day to passing day,

Each sacrifice he makes forus

In his own loving way. . .

But then we growand finally learn,

The way that children do,How much his love

has really meant. . .How thoughtful he’s been,

too.And so this come with

all the thanksThat you deserve and more,

For there’s no one moredeserving

Of our love than our DearestDad.

Happy Father’sDay to all of our

Polish Union Dads

Children Do Not Realize

TThhee tthhiinngg II hhaattee aabboouutt aannaarrgguummeenntt iiss tthhaatt iitt aallwwaayyss iinntteerr--

rruuppttss aa ddiissccuussssiioonn.. —G.K. Chesterson

POLISH UNION OF U.S.A. PAGE 3

Annual St. Joseph’s Dinner

Pictured above is the ActivitiesCommittee of Polish Union, from left toright: William Giebus, Margo Lukacinsky,John P. Bednarski, Nancy Bachurek andSophie Dubiak. (Joseph Zak was absent)This group was responsible for puttingtogether this year’s Annual St. Joseph’sDinner. Chairperson was Nancy Bachurekand Co-chairperson was Sophie Dubiak.

The over 100 persons present participat-ed in a cocktail hour, followed by a prayer toSt. Joseph by Polish Union Chaplain, PatrickL. Albert and a toast which was led by PolishUnion President, Rose Wartko. A family

style dinner was then served.After dinner, Rev. Patrick L. Albert gave

a special blessing to all Feast Day Honorees(persons named Joseph and Josephine) andthen did the closing prayer.

Mementos of the event, donated byBednarski Furniture Store, and Paczki,donated by Joseph Zak were distributed toall present.

Musical entertainment for dancing andlistening was supplied by the George TarasekOrchestra.

St. Joseph’s Day table arrangement isseen below.

The Board of Directors of thePolish Union of U.S.A. has adoptedthe following policy regarding thefraternal and its members right toprivacy of individual information, wepossess for insurance purposes. Thatpolicy is printed below for your infor-mation. If you have any questionsregarding this policy, please call thePolish Union Home Office.

• • •1. The Purpose Of This Policy

Shall Be To:a. insure the security and confi-

dentiality of customer records andinformation.

b. protect against any anticipatedthreats or hazards to the security orintegrity of such records, and

c. protect against unauthorizedaccess to or use of such records orinformation which could result insubstantial harm or inconvenience toany customer.

2. Persons Bound.This policy shall be applicable to

and adhered to by the Officers, mem-bers of the Board of Directors,employees of and all of the Officersof the groups comprising the PolishUnion and all of our group secretariesand licensed agents. Further, all of themembers of the Polish Union arerequested to adhere to the letter inspirit of this policy.

3. Information Subject To ThisPolicy.

All of the information we havecollected or will collect in the futureregarding our officers, members ofthe Board of Directors, DistrictDirectors, employees, officers of ourgroups, group secretaries and ourmembers and their beneficiaries con-cerning demographic data such asnames, addresses, social securitynumbers, etc., along with informationregarding employment, finances,health, avocations and other personalcharacteristics.

4. Declaration OfConfidentiality

All of the information collected byPolish Union is hereby declared to beconfidential and shall not be dis-closed to any individual or other enti-ty without the express written consentof the affected person.

5. Exceptions To This PrivacyPolicy

In the course of our business, wemust disclose certain information toother individuals or firms in order toenable them to provide business serv-ices to us including our re-issuers,actuarial and data processing servicessubcontractor. However, our con-tracts with any of our subcontractorsrequire them to keep confidential anyinformation which may be disclosedto them. In addition, information maybe disclosed to our auditors or forresearch purposes, regulatory agen-cies such as state insurance depart-ments. In addition, Polish Union willcomply with all lawful subpoenasissued by order of any court or regu-latory body.

6. Disclosure To Third Parties.Polish Union at present does not

disclose any personal information toother companies or organizations notaffiliated with it that would use theinformation we have provided themto contact your about their own prod-

ucts or services.7. Duration Of Confidentiality.Should you cease to be a member

of Polish Union, we will continue toprotect and safeguard your personalinformation in the same manner aswe do with our members.

8. Source Of InformationThe great bulk of the personal

information which Polish Unionobtains from its members comesdirectly from the members particular-ly in the form of policy applications.This information provides PolishUnion with those facts which it needsin order to conduct its business. Inmany cases, it may need to verify thisinformation or it may need additionalinformation which it may obtain fromthird parties such as employers, con-sumer reporting agencies and healthcare providers.

9. Use Of This InformationPolish Union uses the information

gathered from its members and fromother third parties in the normalcourse of our insurance business andour fraternal relationships with itsmembers. The business purpose forcollecting this information includesthe evaluation of a request for ourinsurance or other services, andanalysis of benefit claims and admin-istration of our products or services inaddition to processing transactionsand other requests by members. Inaddition, we will use this informationto contact you about services andproducts which we currently provideor may provide in the he future.

10. Safeguarding Of ThisInformation.

Polish Union shall take all stepsreasonably necessary to safeguard theintegrity of the information in its cus-tody including the continued use ofour office vault, the use of all reason-able methods of safeguarding infor-mation contained in our computer-ized data system and the control ofthe office area.

11. Adherence To This Policy.All of the Officers and each mem-

ber of the Board of Directors, DistrictDirectors, employees, officers ofgroups, group secretaries andlicensed agents shall be given a copyof this policy and asked in writing toacknowledge its receipt on an annualbasis.

12. Sanctions For Violation OfThis Policy.

The Board of Directors will inves-tigate all alleged breaches of this pol-icy and will impose sanctions andpenalties, on a case by case basis,should a violation of this policy beshown. In addition, the Board ofDirectors will, in appropriate cases orwhen required by law or regulation,report all violations to state and fed-eral authorities. Penalties for viola-tion may include dismissal fromemployment by Polish Union in addi-tion to those sanctions and penaltiesprovided by law.

13. ProcedureIf anyone to whom this policy

applies is requested by a third party todivulge any confidential information,the General Secretary must be noti-fied of such requests. The GeneralSecretary shall have the responsibili-ty, in consultation with the ExecutiveCommittee, of deciding whether ornot to comply with such requests.

Your Privacy Is Important And Protected at Polish Union

• Why the Polish Union of U.S.A.? Itwas organized because our Polish historyis a proud and courageous history andbecause the founders of our great frater-nal—products of that history and cul-ture—were hard-working, God-loving,family loving, patriotic people whoseideal and dreams we believe are still worthcarrying on!

� !! � !! �Why are we here right now? We are

here because our Polish history is a proudand courageous history and because thefounders of our great fraternal—productsof that history and culture—were hard-working, God-loving, family loving, patri-otic people whose ideal and dreams webelieve are still worth carrying on!

� !! � !! �In world history, the Polish contribu-

tion is impressive—eminent scientists,artists, poets, writers, mathematicians,political thinkers, historians, philosophersand religious leaders. On American soil,the Polish contribution began inJamestown in 1608, where Poles wagedthe first labor strike for civil rights—theright to have a vote. From Jamestownonward, people of Polish ancestry havewoven a golden thread of service anddevotion to duty and to progress through-out the entire history of this great county.In a noteworthy way, the Polish Union ofU.S.A.—its goals, its members, its serv-

ice—have been a part of the Polish contri-bution to America.

� !! � !! �In the over 100 years since this proud

fraternal was founded, America, Poland,and the communities in which we havebeen operating have all gone through pro-found changes, The Depression, the worldwars, invasions and terrorism; the adventof television and the mass production ofthe automobile; urban renewal; familybreakdown; unemployment; computeriza-tion; pollution, assasinations and TheBomb.

� !! � !! �Among the most cherished ideals of

the Polish Union of U.S.A. are the love ofGod, the love of country, the love of free-dom and the love of family. During theDepression, we helped our downtrodden.In the World Wars, our members quicklyserved. When religious and charitableorganizations needed help in continuingtheir good works, we were generous. Con-stantly we emphasize the strengthening ofthe family and the vital importance offamily togetherness. These are what ourfounders cherished and these are the val-ues we believe in. Despite changes in his-tory, these values are timeless. And as longas we continue to cherish these things, ourfraternal will remain strong and steady fora long time to come.

Why The Polish Union of USA?

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Help the Youth CommitteeSupport St. Joseph’s Center.

Help the Polish Union YouthCommittee support St. Joseph’s

Center. Come join in some bowling fun

with family and friends,

Saturday, May 30th, from 6pm to 9pm at South Side Bowl, Scranton.

$12 admission price includes:3 games of 3-6-9 bowling, free rentals, a goody bag provided by

the Polish Union!! And…

Try your luck on winning one ofthe free raffles at the bowling

alley that night! Bumper lanes are available.

Please call the Polish Union of USA, (570) 823-1611, to reserve a lane at the bowling alley. All are welcome. We hope to see you there!

Directions are available upon request…

Birthday Wishes to Mary K. Schramwho turned 96 oon February 21st. Maryresides in River Grove, IL and is a memberof Group 378.

• • •Illinois District Director Toni Storts

along with members of Group 230 eitherwalked the one mile or three mile road in theannual Heart Walk held in Downers Grove,IL. The Chicago Polish Union Team raisedover $4,000 from family and friends in spon-sorship of their efforts. Proceeds from theevent are used to further heart diseaseresearch.

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This is a reminder to our Scholarshipapplicants to check this front page of ourPolish Union newspaper for it contains infor-mation on the Henry J. Dende Scholarshipgrants for the school year of 2009-2010.

Polish Union realizes the high cost ofreceiving a College Degree, so with that inmind, Scholarship requirements werechanged last year to give our students theopportunity to obtain a larger scholarshipgrant than in the past. The new requirementsare as follows:

All applicants must be a member of thePolish Union of USA in good standing for aminimum of five (5) years and presentlycarry a minimum of $5000 of Polish Unionof USA permanent life insurance. Terminsurance is not included. Additional insur-ance can be purchased at anytime in order toreceive higher scholarship grants.

All approved applicants with $5,000 and$7,499 of life insurance will receive a $200scholarship grant.

All approved applicants with $7,500 and

$9,999 of insurance will receive a $300scholarship grant.

All approved applicants with $10,000 ofinsurance will receive a $400 scholarshipgrant.

All approved applicants with $20,000 ormore will receive a $800 scholarship grant.

If you are not at your maximum, applynow for additional insurance to increase yourgrant money. Contact your group secretaryor the Home Office at 570-823-1611 andChris or Linda will be glad to help you.

You can help us better serve our mem-bership by offering suggestions when yousubmit your scholarship application. This isnot a requirement but consider it an opportu-nity to let us know of your sentiments andideas on applying for the scholarship, otherpotential benefits we should consider, proj-ects we might suggest to our Committees toimplement, and any other items you feel maybe of value to Polish Union members. Wethank you for your interest and possible sug-gestions.

The Fraternal Societies of Northeast PennsylvaniaCelebrate

Flag Day At The Ball ParkFriday, June 5, 2009Game Time at 7 p.m.Food Served at 6:30 p.m.

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GGaammee AAddmmiissssiioonn aanndd DDiinnnneerr

$$2255 PPeerr PPeerrssoonn

Enjoy a Dinner Of: Grilled Hamburgers • Hot Dogs • PastaSalads • Grilled Chicken• Caesar Salad• Meatball Marinara

• Dinner on covered deck in right field• Watch as one member throws out the first pitch!

• All the camaraderie you can get!

Please make reservations by Friday, May 28, 2009 at 344-1513 Ask for JohnReservations Must Be Paid by May 28, 2009

Attention 2009-2010Scholarship Applicants

These words of the “Star SpangledBanner” penned by Francis Scott Key cap-ture the brave spirit of America continuallyforged throughout our history by the fires ofconflict. . . Yorktown - Gettysburg -Normandy - and Fort McHenry, where Keywrote the famous 1814 eyewitness accountwhich became our National Anthem.

The Flag of the United States of America- look at its colors! The “bright stars” blazebold and resolute in a changing constella-tion. The “broad stripes” flash white and redlike a jet trail across a brilliant sunrise.

On June 14 we celebrate the birthday ofour flag, not for the color of its cloth but for

the courage of people who still respect it as asymbol of hard-fought freedom.

Born on June 14, 1777, the flag is hon-ored each year by Americans everywhere. Itstands for our nation’s ongoing fight for free-dom from hunger, drug abuse, homelessness,illiteracy, poverty, but most importantly,fight for freedom against the indifferencetoward these problems.

On whatever battlefield our flag mayfly—whether here or abroad—we can lookto the power of the American volunteer spir-it to meet the problems facing our world.

On Flag Day and throughoutthe year,let’s do our part to honor our flag and toapplaud the brave army of volunteers whowork tirelessly to make our nation a compas-sionate haven where freedom reignssupreme.

Celebrate Flag Day—June 14

When To Fly The FlagNew Year’s Day; Inauguration Day; Lincoln’s

Birthday; Washington’s Birthday; Easter Sunday;Mother’s Day; Armed Forces Day; Memorial Day;Flag Day; Independence Day; Labor Day;Constitution Day; Columbus Day; Navy Day;Veteran’s Day; Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Day.

To realize The value of ten years:Ask a newly divorced couple.To realize The value of four

years:Ask a graduate.To realize The value

of one year:Ask a student who has

failed A final exam.To realize The value

of nine months:Ask a mother who

gave birth to a stillborn.To realize The value of

one month:Ask a mother who has given

birth to a premature baby.To realize The value of one week:Ask an editor of a weekly newspaper.To realize The value of one hour:

Ask the lovers who are waiting to meet.To realize The value of one minute:

Ask a person who has missed thetrain, bus or plane.

To realize The value ofone-second:

Ask a person who hassurvived an Accident.

To realize The value ofone millisecond:

Ask a person who haswon a silver medal in theOlympics.

To realize the value of afriend:

Lose one.Time waits for no one.

Treasure every moment you have,when you can share it with someone spe-cial.

The Value Of Time

POLISH UNION OF U.S.A. PAGE 5

Happy Easter to all our GroupMembers.

• • •The Annual Spring Meeting and

Luncheon for Chicagoland Groups will beheld on Saturday May 16, 2009 1:00pm atSawa’s Old Warsaw Restaurant, 9200 WestCermak Rd. Broadview IL 708 343-9040.A Polish Buffet will be served. We willreport on the Annual Board Meeting andthe agenda for the year 2009. RSVP to ToniStorts at 708 562-3153 if your group mem-bers will be attending by May 8, 2009. Weneed a count from each group.

• • •Members celebrating Birthdays in

April from Group 275 are:IreneBorkowski-Randall Cybulski-HeatherDzialowy-Billy Grgantov turns 11 on April28-Mildred Jendras-Sandra Laboda-Brianand Dawn Las-Francis McBlaine-MeganMichalec-Danuta and Halina Nawrocki-Czeslaw Piszczor-Eugene Podrazik-AlanReberski-Ronald Savaglio-EmilyWieczorek-Jozefa Wozniak.

• • •Group 230 April Birthdays are-

Dennis Gallas-James Golata-DavidHyerczyk-Jessica Jennings-Jason Jerousek-Mia Marie Jordan-Barbara and SamanthaKalfas-Cara Perez-Raymond Pierce-Amanda Schlumpf-Wendy Suarez-DennisSutkowski-William Wellnitz-Dillon Young.

• • •May Birthdays from Group 275 are-

Adeline Fudala-Carter Kannon-Michaeland Thomas Kotlarczyk-Joseph Mcadrian-Karen Metcalf-Elizabeth Migut-NatalieNowak-Irene Pencak-Leanna Pittman-Mary Podrazik-Stanley Sendre-PhilipStrenski.

• • •Group 230 May Birthdays are-

Frederick Bluder-Jordan Gallas-GreeleyHillman-Richard Hyerczyk-MikaylaJennings-Andrew and Laverne Kalfas-Scott Tepper. June Birthdays from Group275 are-Jonathan Cagle-Candice Cardona-Jamie Dzialowy-Brighton and Jesse Ferris-Donna Gabriel-Peter Hiero-Sara andValerie Kacinskas-Florence Kolczewski-

David and John Kotlarczyk-John Kusek-Teresa Laboda-Diane Martin-RaymondMigut-Patrick Nirchi-Sarah Pittman-Josepjine Reigner-Jeanine Roman-Eleanora Slapa- Gerald Snyder- EmilySolinko- Kenneth Trzebiatowski.

• • •Group 230 June Birthdays are-Paula

Bednarz-Lynn Bluder-Kathleen Fencl-Cynthis Gallas-Nicole Harris-Paul Danieland Veronica Kalfas-Caitlin Klonowski-Debbie Malek-Cynthia Suarez-JudyTwomey-Walker Young.

• • •Congratulations to Brian Grgantov

from Group 275 on his First Communionon May 3, 2009 at Our Lady of the Woods.May all of God’s Blessings go with you.

• • •Congratulations to all our Graduates

from Chicagoland Groups. Good Luck withall your future plans.

• • •To all our members, please consider

more life insurance for yourself, children,grandchildren and great grandchildren fromthe Polish Union of the Usa. A Perfect Giftfor any occasion. A $10,000.00 Policy willgive students in College $400.00 per yeartowards books for four years.The policymust be in effect for five years before theycan be eligible for scholarships.If you havea policy for five years you can add moreinsurance with no waiting period. ContactJoan Wisinski at 1 888 789-5182 for moreinsurance or your Group Secretary. Group275 contact Joan Wisinski at 708 361-4180evenings or 708 448-6936 daytime.

• • •Coming in January 2010 a Polka Cruise

with MSC Cruises-Contact Joan for moreinformation at 1 888 789-5182.

Submitted by Joan Wisinski-Illinois-Midwest District Director

and Group 275 Secretary.

News From

CHICAGOLAND DISTRICT DIRECTORS

Toni Storts 708-216-9624 Joan Wisinski, 708-448-6936 days, or 708-361-4180 evenings.

RReeaacchhiinngg AAggee 9966Bernice Vecchollo, Garden Prairie, IL

Emilja Kisla, Friendswood, TX

RReeaacchhiinngg AAggee 9900Jozefa Grzybowski, Toms River, NJ

Pawel Kostalik, Chicago, ILMary Meila, Dunmore, PAHelena Zeller, Drums, PAZofia Batten, Duryea, PA

Jozefa Janowska, Olyphant, PAMargaret Kahannick, Scranton, PA

Celia Stewarts, Old Forge, PALeokadja Kengersky, Delancy, PAStanislaw Wolfe, Swoyersville, PA

RReeaacchhiinngg AAggee 8855Irene Borkowski, Chicago, IL

Nathalie Glodek, Dickson City, PALillian Jutkiewicz, Garfield, NJ

Dolores Mika, Chicago, ILAnn Monczewski, Scranton, PA

Sophie Snarski, Wilkes-Barre, PAKazmiera Tarulli, Cranford, NJ

Irena Blaso, Kingston, PAJoanna Karney, Burlington, NJ

Jane Smith, Scranton, PACecylia Wrazien, Avoca, PA

Zofia Gryczka, New Hartford, NYMark Micciche, Dunmore, PARegina Partsch, Windber, PA

Helena Piwowar, Sun City West, AZEdward Poplawski, Scranton, PA

RReeaacchhiinngg AAggee 8800Dolores Belinski, Levittown, PA

Joann Burak, Nicholson, PALeon Burawski, Woodstock, PA

Maryann Castellani, Dickson City, PALorraine Day, Scranton, PA

Lorraine Falborski, Chicago, ILMarcella Love, Houtzdale, PAMichal Magdon, Peckville, PA

Elaine M. Mulhearn, Westchester, ILStanislawa Pasek, Hopewell, NJ

Maryann Stupi, Stow, OHMary A. Wolfe, Jermyn, PA

Josephine Woznitski, Lititz, PALaverne Kalfas, Chicago, IL

Joseph P. Lewis, Pocono Pines, PAAmelia Mcnamee, Schaumburg, ILMary M. Podrazik, Barrington, IL

Walt J. Kwiatkowski, Larksville, PAJosephine Laskiewicz, Scranton, PA

Gertruda Sprebro, Moosic, PALeon Wentlant, Dunmore, PA

• • •And to all our Members and Readers who

celebrate Birthdays in these months, HappyBirthday—Sto lat

• • •NOTE: If a member does not wish to

have their birthday announced, please notifythe Home Office.

Happy!Birthday!-!Sto!LatTo Our Senior Members

April-June, 2009

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the policy becomes paid-up for the full face amount and no further premiums are required.Cash values are available.

Issue Ages: The plan can be issued at ages 0 through 80. Do not issue this plan to anewborn child that is under 1 month. The issue age is determined at nearest birthday onthe issue date of the policy. For example, an applicant that is 25 years, 6 months and 1 dayold is issue age 26.

Amounts: The minimum face amount that can be issued is $3,000. The maximum faceamount is equal to the retention limit, which is currently $20,000.

Premiums: A separate table for Males and Females is used. Premiums can be paid onan Annual Premium basis only.

Dividends: No dividends are paid during die premium-paying period. After the pre-mium-paying period, dividends will be credited in the same manner as for any paid-upwhole life or 20 payment life policy issued on the 1980 CSO tables. The dividends for thisplan are subject to the same minimum (currently $3) as your other plans. Thus, if the div-idend calculated for a particular 3 payment life policy is less than this minimum, that pol-icy will not receive a dividend in that year.

Basis: 1980 CSO (CCT for extended term benefits) Male and Female tables with 4%interest.

Taxability: Since premiums are payable for less than 7 years, the IRS considers thisplan to be a "modified endowment contract". As such, dividends paid in cash or amountsborrowed against the policy may be taxable in the year withdrawn.

Please note that the three-pay life option has a new medical limit for ages 46-80 of $5,000

Contact Your Group Secretary Or Use Any Of These EasyWays To Contact US

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Help Us Find TheseMembers

In reviewing our membership list, the following members were found to no longerreside at their last know address, or we have incomplete addres information on them. Ifyour name is among the following, or you are familiar with the person, please contact thePolish union Home Office so that they may receive all pertinent information and fullaccess to our fraternal benefits.Group Name Last Known City & State258 Lawrence Granger c/o. V Granger Northlake, IL392 Jennifer Gruner Woodbridge, VA270 Paulina Grzesiak Chicago, IL400 Robin Hadley Dunmore, PA400 Sheri Haduck Kingston, PA395 Sheri L. Haduck Kingston, PA138 Jozef Hajduk Plains, PA275 Brian Joseph Hamilton Willowbrook, IL401 Arthur S. Harvey Altaloma, CA162 Jozef Helinski PA392 Ann Hendrzak Wilkes-Barre, PA221 Amelia Heppeler Willowbrook, IL321 Carol J. Herman Pringle, PA227 Michele Hessler Mt. Airy, MD73 Nicole L. Hillegas c/o Toballa Nanticoke, PA230 Melissa Hillman, c/o Laura Hillman O'Fallon, IL265 Thomas Heath Himlin-Jennie Cardell Wilkes-Barre, PA257 Sandra Hrencecin Vero Beach, FL293 Cynthia A. Hricenak Mountain Top, PA25 Elzbieta Jadczak Trenton, NJ258 Jozefa Jakubowska Westchester, IL227 Flori Jamalkowski Waymart, PA182 Arthur J. Jarzabek Hong Kong, OT155 Peter M. Jawidzik Candia, NH275 Sara Eve Kacinskas Plainfield, IL25 Joseph A. Kadziela Brooklyn, NY400 Margaret Kahanick Scranton, PA155 Leon Kalasin Farmingdale, NJ73 Anna Kane Wyoming, PA25 Walter Karolkiewicz Trenton, NJ392 Lillian A. Kaschak Plymouth, PA180 Edward Kepics Bordentown, NJ227 Eleonora Keslosky Dickson City, PA230 Mark Klonowski Wheaton, IL221 Regina Klopack Orland Park, IL221 Tad Klopack Orland Park, IL175 George Kochis Raleigh, NC221 Carol Kolnicki c/o Gergits Chicago, IL221 Ronald Kolnicki Midlothian, IL206 Ellen Konicki Pittston Twp., PA131 Sophie Koscielski Lock Haven, PA320 Robert Kovach West Pittston, PA385 Chris Kowalski Schaumburg, IL385 Krysztof Kowalski Chicago, IL270 Catherine M. Krupa Evergreen Park, IL74 Jean Krzywicka Chula Vista, CA395 Caroline E. Kudrich Scranton, PA258 Daniel Kulasik Stickney, IL258 Kelly Kulasik Stickney, IL258 Kristin Kulasik Stickney, IL100 Jason Kuna Tunkhannock, PA275 John Kusek Chicago, IL163 Adam Kutniewski c/o R. Kutniewski Dunedin, FL163 Brandon Kutniewski Scranton, PA275 Sandra A. Laboda c/o Holz Chicago, IL401 Laura Lambert Laguna Niguel, CA265 Jarrod Lane Nanticoke, PA275 Genie M. Lanucha c/o Malinowski Chicago, IL3 Barbara C. Larrive St. Paul, MN275 Brian Las Palatine, IL275 Dawn Las Chicago, IL227 Jeffrey Lasewicz Linwood, NJ293 Martha Laskiewicz Greentown, PA265 Kaitlyn Lazicki Bloomsburg, PA406 Kyle Leaden New Windsor, NY258 Eric Michael Lemons Chicago, IL3 Denise Lewaniak Brookfield, IL221 Eugene Lewaniak Brookfield, IL221 Stephanie J. Lewaniak Brookfield, IL191 Rena Lewis Detroit, MI163 Megan L. Liberty Bradenton, FL227 Gregory Libuszewski c/o Libby Gouldsboro, PA385 Susan Lipa c/o John Lipa Berwyn, IL407 James Liptai Scranton, PA407 John Liptai Scranton, PA270 David Lis Orlando, FL258 Lauren Lo Bue Alburqueque, NM258 Lisa Lobue Albuquerque, NM378 Michael Lombardo Chicago, IL258 Dustin Lopatka Wheaton, IL25 April M. Lott Columba, TN182 Jadwiga Lubiak c/o Angela Tarkowski Erie, PA270 Lech Lukomski Tinley Park, IL197 Lisa Mackarey c/o Murphy Dana Point, CA138 Joan Maculloch Sweet Valley, PA100 Stanley P. Magda Gouldsboro, PA155 Andrea Magnuson Fairfax, VA258 Stanislawa Malik Des Plaines, IL221 Urszula Marecka Chicago, IL221 Ryszard Marecki Mount Prospect, IL221 Stanislaw Marecki Chicago, IL73 Jozef Masakowski E. Norristown, PA240 Albert Matasavage Scranton, PA240 M.S. Matasavage Scranton, PA73 Rosanne F. Mattiace Montoursville, PA270 Ryan Mayton Bridgeview, IL407 Angela Mazaleski Clarks Summit, PA270 Helena Mazurczyk Chicago, IL175 Lori McDermott Harpers Ferry, VA275 Joseph McAdrian Chicago, IL

As in most European countries, the EasterSeason in Poland is a time of great pageant andpicturesque customs. Some of these, like thetradition of releasing convicted criminals fromprison on Holy Thursday are no longer prac-ticed, but the majority of the rest are still to beseen across the Polish countryside at Eastertime.

Holy Saturday, begins the transition fromthe sorrow of Easter, reflective of the sufferingsof the Passion and Crucifixion, to the joy ofEaster, anticipating the Resurrection andRedemption.

Perhaps the first sign of this change is theÍwi"conka, the traditional blessing of the food.The table of a home would be filled with allsorts of food and delicacies to be eaten in theEaster feast.

Blessed Easter Fare -Œwi"conka

On Holy Saturday, the food is blessedeither at home or the Parish Church. At homethe table is laid with finest linen and on it arespread ham, coils of sausages, cakes of allkinds, in the center of which is the homemadecoffee cake, Baba, and homemade bread, col-ored eggs, Pisanki, salt and pepper, wine, vine-

gar and horseradish mixed with grated beet-root. In the center of the table is placed thePaschal Lamb made of butter. Sprigs of greendecorate the plates upon which the food isplaced and the edges of the table.

If the food is taken to a church, a little ofeach article of food mentioned above is placedin a small decorated basket. The basket is linedwith a white napkin, and another napkin coversthe food until the church is reached. Everyhousewife tries to make her basket look theprettiest by tying a decorative bow on the han-dle with a sprig of green or maybe a pretty lit-tle branch of pussy willows, or little flowers.The basket is carried to the church by thehousewives or children.

Easter Day (Wielkanoc) opens withResurrection Mass, Rezurekcja. After the serv-ices in church, the family returns home andgathers around the table to eat their breakfast,consisting of the blessed fare. An egg is cut intoas many pieces as there are persons present,with a few extra slices for guests who may dropin. Each person takes a piece of the “blessedegg” as it is passed by the head of the house-hold, exchanging greetings of Weso=egoAlleluja - Happy Easter, and wishes for a longlife and happiness.

Blessing of The Easter Basket

Now that the sunny weather is returningis here, Sunburn results from overexposureto UV radiation from the sun or sunlamps,UV rays can cause long-term damage to theskin, resulting in premature aging and wrin-kling, and skin cancer.

Sunburn is usually uncomfortable for 24to 48 hours.

• If you have sunburn, stay out of the sununtil your skin recovers.

• Avoid the sun between 10 AM and 4PM.

• Keep skin moisturized with lotion.• Apply clean, moist towels to the skin.• Take anti-inflammatory drugs, such as

aspirin and ibuprofen.• Apply topical creams containing corti-

sone.• Soak in a cool bath with a half cup of

oatmeal, baking soda or cornstarch added tothe water.

AAvvooiidd• Butter, petroleum jelly, or baby oil.

They hold in heat and slow healing.

• Abrasive soaps and hot bath water.• Ice applied directly on sunburn. Instead,

try wrapping ice in a towel.• Perfumes or colognes, which can irri-

tate the skin.Everyone has some risk of developing

Skin Cancer some greater than others. If youhave light skin or have had skin cancer in thepast, you have a greater chance of gettingskin cancer. But young people and peoplewith dark skin can get it, too.

Still like the idea of a tan? Avoid the sunand tanning salons. Both are dangerous foryour skin. Spray-on tans or self-tanners aresafer than the sun, but there still are dangers.The spray should not get in your mouth,eyes, or nose. And remember, many do notcontain sunscreen.

To protect yourself, wear sunscreen allyear long. Look for an SPF of 15 or higher(SPF means “sun protection factor”) Checkyour skin for changes. If you find the skincancer early, the doctor has a better chanceof treating and curing it.

To Your HealthProtect Your Skin!

The years have taught me so much, somuch I’ve learned from life.

I’ve known many happy momentsthough others were filled with strife,

As I think back in memory of the thingsI’ve said and done.

I remember the many times I’ve lost andthe many times I’ve won.

Sometimes life darkens for awhile, thenit’s glorious like the flowers in May.

But you know the sun shines somewhereno matter how dark your day.

My hands, head and heart are filled withplans I want to do.

I pray that I will have the strength andtime to see them through.

Because I have so many projects, I justcan’t call it quits.

So life continues to be a challenge to mywits.

I have the privilege of growing older andmy hair is turning gray.

I thank Thee, God, that I have seen thisworld through Your Son’s Light.

WWhhaatt YYoouu DDoonn tt KKnnooww CCoouullddHHuurrtt YYoouu

Automobile Accidents are thenumber-one cause of accidental death for allpeople under age 70. BE ALERT FOR:

GRIMY HEADLIGHTS: Dirt can cutlight output in half. Clean often with a dishscouring pad.

LATE-NIGHT DRIVING. You riskrunning into drunk drivers(literally) particu-larly on weekend nights. Try to stay off theroads after 11 p.m.

60 Plus—The Golden Years

The standard started with the ancientSumerians, who also invented the firstknown system of writing. Their mathemat-ical system was based on the number 12,just as ours is based on the number 10. TheSumerians, it is surmised, counted not the10 digits of the hands, but the 12 segmentsof the 4 fingers on each hand. Twelve wasconsidered a magical number because it isthe lowest number with the greatest num-ber of divisors-it is easily split into half orthirds or quarters or sixths, whereas 10 canonly be cut in half or into fifths.

Their systems of weights, measures,and money were all based on 12, and sowas their system of time. It was theSumerians who first divided the day into 12parts, with each segment equal to 2 of ourhours. Later, the Egyptians modified thesystem by dividing the day into 24 seg-ments.

And in case you wee wondering, theBabylonians are responsible for our currentsystem of having 60 minutes in an hour and60 seconds in a minute.

Did You Know?Why There Are 24 Hours In A Day?

Dzien dobry! Welcome to mykitchen..Well, Easter has come and gone,and now Mother’s Day, Memorial Day andFather’s Day are the next big holidays. Ourguests are pouring in, and the hot coffee andchia tea is ready along with some smallcream-puffs.. We are in the sun-parlor andwe are over-looking the calm lake. The lakeis all that is calm.

The economy of today is on everyone’smind. People everywhere are struggling.. Atleast the weather is getting warmer, so theheating bills will lessen.. The people livingunder bridges and in tents, will not freeze asthe weather warms up. Many of us do notrecall the great depression, but hearing aboutit from our parents and grandparents isalmost like another world. Look at the hous-ing market, the loss of jobs, so many are suf-fering. It was only yesterday that everyonewent out for breakfast, lunch anddinner…only a few can afford it now, butmany still do….When you grew up did youremember a McDonalds, or Wendy’s? Mostof us remember a delicious wholesome din-ner made by our mom every night, and talksaround the table which brought us all closeras a family. A friend of mind (who pick upleftover cakes and pies from a well knownbakery to be given to the poor) told me thebakery no longer will donate any morefood….the poor homeless kitchens will cer-tainly feel the loss…We better all tighten ourbelts, because it will get worse before it getsbetter. On top of all this, a woman on theother side of the country, who is a singlemother, decides to have eight embryosimplanted in her body…So, who is going topay for this…you guessed it, her state willpay a fortune for all these children who donot have a father…I feel the doctor who didthis should be fined and this practice shouldbe banned. Our God must be angry with usand all this corruption. People do not go tochurch like they used to. People are notpraying as they once did, and we have allbeen warned to repent. So please , be kinderthan you now are. Be helpful to others, andhug more people than you now do….andmay God Bless All of Us…Amen

HHooppee FFoorr PPaarrkkiinnssoonn ss DDiisseeaasseeMusic therapy is being tried for

Parkinson patients..Also, brain pacemakersare being tried for hope against Parkinsonsdisease.

• • •Dear PK: We had a tough life growing

up. At times we were on welfare. Our dadleft us when we were growing up and we alllhad to struggle. I’m the second of fourkids..I worked my way through college andhave a great job and make good money. Mysiblings are always coming to me for money,and I always end up helping them eventhough they rarely thank me. I get so angry

at myself. Why can’t I SAY NO? —JJ

Dear JJ: You help them because you feel sur-

vivors guilt. Why was I so lucky? It’s nat-ural and admirable to help loved ones inneed; however, there is a difference betweenhelp and being taken advantage of. Youmust set limits and stick to them.If they getangry, inform them that they are in no posi-tion to get angry and it’s the last time theycan come to you for money. Remember, youworked hard for your good fortune and youdeserve to enjoy it!

PK• • •

Strictly personal:: birthday greetings to:Rose Wartko, Marge Bogusko, NancyBachurek, Alice Czyzyk, NorbertDembinski, Helen Czeck, Gail Schultz,and last but not least, Charlotte AndrockitisSto Lat!!!

• • •…….In the beginning….God created

MAN………He stood back and said…”I cando better than that”………and createdWOMAN……….

• • •Send your letters to me….I will respond

and help you…if you want anything in mycolumn just send to me for the next publica-tion….and have a blessed summer….pk 17Laurel Drive, Scranton, PA…18505

Koffee Klatchwi th P.K.

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RRzzeesszzooww--ssttyyllee CCuuccuummbbeerr && CChheeeessee SSaallaaddPeel and slice 1-2 cucumbers and lace in salad bowl. Add 1 bunch green onions and 1

bunch radishes—both chopped—sprinkle with a little vinegar or lemon juice and season withsalt, pepper and a little sugar. Crumble in 1/2 lb. farmers cheese, lace with about 1 c. sourcream, mix well and garnish with chopped dill. (Optional: several chopped, hard-cookedeggs may be added.) Serve as a light, hot-weather meal in itself with some boiled new pota-toes or rye bread.

BBiiaallyyssttookk BBeeeettrroooott SSoouuppWash and peel 4-5 beets and 4-5 tart apples and grate coarsely. Simmer in skillet in 2. T.

butter until partially cooked, sprinkle with 1 T. flour and add to 7 c. hot pork-bone and veg-etable (carrot, leek, parsnip, celeriac) stock. Add 1-2 cloves and simmer until beets are ten-der. Add 1 jigger red wine, stir in 1 c. sour cream fork blended and simmer several minutes.Salt & pepper to taste and serve with dilled, boiled potatoes on the side.

SSiilleessiiaann BBuutttteerrmmiillkk SSoouuppPeel and cut into cubes 2 lbs. potatoes, place in pot, add 1 t. salt and 3 c. water and cook

until tender. Add 5 c. buttermilk and 4 T. flour dissolved in 1/2 c. water. Bring to a boil andsimmer briefly. Stir in 3 T. butter and season to taste with salt and a little sugar. Serve at once.

SSoorrrreell SSoouupp PPooddllaassiiee SSttyylleeWash well and drain 1 handful sorrel leaves. Chop fine and saute in 2 T. butter until wilt-

ed. Add to 6 c. hot beef or chicken broth. Stir in 1/2 c. sour cream fork-blended with 2 T.flour and simmer briefly. Serve over whole poached egg or sliced hard-cooked egg.

CChhiicckkeenn iinn CCrreeaamm SSaauuccee MMaazzuurriiaann SSttyylleeWash and pat dry 1 cut-up fryer or use just the parts (drumsticks, thighs, etc.) you like.

Sprinkle with salt, pepper and ground allspice and brown lightly on all side in 2T. butter, oleoor oil. Transfer to baking dish, add diced vegetables (2 carrots, 1 parsnip, a slice of celeriacor 1 celery stalk and 1 onion) and 1 c. stock (1 bouillon cube dissolved in 1 c. boiling water),cover and bake 1 hour in 350 degree oven. When chicken is tender, drench with 1 c. sourcream fork-blended with 2 T. flour. Simmer briefly, then sprinkle with chopped dill and servewith rice and a crispy non-creamed salad.

SSiilleessiiaann DDoouugghh BBaallllssCombine 2 c. sifted flour, 1 egg, 1 T. soft butter, 1 t. salt and a little water into a fairly

stiff dough. Between palms , roll dough into a 1/2 inch thick roll. Pinch off small pieces anddrop at once into boiling water. Cook at a gentle boil for several minutes, testing one fordoneness. Drain and serve.

PPoottaattoo CCrrooqquueetttteessCombine 2 c. leftover mashed potatoes, 2 eggs, 1/2 c. flour and 1/8 t. 1 nutmeg in large

bowl. Roll mixture ; into a long rope. Cut into 3-inch links. Dip the links into 1 beaten egg,then into 1/2 c. bread crumbs. Fry in 4 T. of butter or deep-fry in the fat until golden brown.

RRaaww SSppiinnaacchh aanndd PPiicckklleedd EEgggg SSaallaaddWash 1/3 lb. of fresh spinach. Drain and break spinach into bite-sized pieces. Lightly toss

with 1 small onion sliced into rings. Combine 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice, 1/4 c. olive oil, saltand pepper for taste and shake to mix. Set aside until just before serving. Garnish the saladwith 4 sliced pickled eggs. Drizzle the entire salad with the dressing and serve.

Smacznego!

The Polish Chef

Old Fashioned Regional Favorites

Bakery Piekarnia(Pyeh-kahr-nyah)

Drug Store Apteka(Ahp-tec-ah)

The Sun S=once(Swohn-tseh)

Lock Zamek(Zah-mek

Pillow Poduszka(Po-doosh-ka)

Aunt Ciocia(chaw-cha)

Uncle Wujek(Voo-yek)

Grandfather Dziadek(Jah-deck)

Grandmother Babcia(Bob-Cha)

Sister Siostra(Shaw-stra)

Brother Brat(Braht)

Brush UpYour Polish

Use These Words ThreeTimes and They Will Be Yours Forever

MEMORIAL DAY 2009Here’s to the menand women of ourarmed forces, whounselfishlyanswered theirnation’s call. Intimes of war andtimes of peace,these dedicatedAmericans stoodready to fight anddie so that democracy might live on. OnMemorial Day, we honor them one and all,and proudly, offer our thoughts of gratitudefor giving a part of their lives to freedom’scause and playing an important role inAmerican history.

Amazingly, yoru brain holdsmore information than all thelibraries in the world. . . it’s morecomples than any computer. . . andit works under the influence ofhundreds of pwerful drugs it man-ufactures itself.

Those are just a few astonish-ing facts about the brain. Here aresome more:

The brain weighs only threepounds—but a computer capableof performing the same functionswould be 100 stories tall andcover the entire state of Texas.

Your brain is made up of asmany as 100 billion nerve cells—or neurons.

An expert once calculated that up to 280quintillion—or 280,000,000,0000,0000,0000,0000—memoires are stored in the brain duringan average lifetime.

Brain cells continuously die and they aren’treplaced—but somehow memories last a life-time.

The brain generates its own electricity.Incredibly, each nerve cell in your brain is atiny electrical power plant—andeven a slightelectircal malfunction in the brain can makenormal life almsot impossible.

The brain is also a drug-making factory,manufacturing hundreds of chemicals, calledneurotransmitters, that affect your moods.Among the rugs it produces are a naturalpainkiller to reduce pain, a natural tranquilizerand even a natural appetite suppressant.

Thinking really is as tiring as physical

labor. Thebrain canburn up asmany calo-ries duringprolongedm e n t a lwork as themuscles doduring along exer-cise work-out.

T h ebrain hasan incredi-

bly efficient house-keeping system. Savengercells, which are like tiny vacuum cleaners,move around inside the brain, sucking up bitsof old or injured tissue and dumping them intothe nearest vein to be carried away by thebloodstream.

During brain surgery, patients are oftenfully consicious so their responses can guidethe surgeon as he stimulates the brain’sexposed surface. While undergoing such sur-gery your brain wouldn’t hurt because it has nosense of feeling.

—Eric Brown• • •

The above information was provided by Dr.J. Lawrence Pool, professor emeritus of neuro-logical surgery at Columbia University andauthor of Nature’s Masterpiece: The Brain andHow It Works.

Fascinating Facts About Your Brain

PAGE 8 FRATERNAL JOURNAL

POLISH UNION OF USA“FRATERNALIST OF THE YEAR”

AWARDNOMINATION FORM –

(Please print or type all information)ENTRY DEADLINE JULY 1, 2009

I. PERSONAL DATA:

Nominee’s Name:

Spouse’s Name:

Home Address:

Home Telephone: Business Telephone:

E-Mail Address:

Number of Children:

Children’s Names:

Occupation:

IIII.. OORRGGAANNIIZZAATTIIOONNAALL IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN::Nominee’s Society:

Group Number:

Location:For how many years has Nominee been a member of this Society?List Nominee’s most significant achievements in his/her Society. (Awards, committeework, elected or appointed positions.)

IIIIII.. OOTTHHEERR OORRGGAANNIIZZAATTIIOONNSS::To What other church or community organization does the Nominee belong?

List the Nominee’s achievements within these organizations.

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Organization:

Date: Telephone: ( )

Mail Completed Application to: Fraternalist of the Year CommitteePolish Union of USA • P.O. Box 660 • Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703-0660

RRUULLEESS && RREEGGUULLAATTIIOONNSS1) Nominee must be a Polish Union

member.2) Board Members are not eligible.3) A person can only be Fraternalist of

the Year one time.4) All Polish Union Members from all

States can qualify.5) Applications must be submitted by

July 1st each year.

6) Emphasis should be placed on volun-teerism and community activities.

7) There will be 3 judges. 8) All judges will receive a copy of the

application submitted to review. The pointsystem will be used to select a winner.

9) The Fraternalist of the Year selectedshall receive a $100 cash award and aplaque.

Help Us Find OurFraternalist of the Year

Join Our Family ActivitiesCClliipp aanndd SSaavvee

Members are encouraged to participate in all educational, cultural, civic and socialactivities sponsored by Polish union of USA. the following activities are yours for thetaking. They are designed for all ages. We urge you and your family to participate inthem.

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Location to be announced

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Phone The Polish Union Home Office570-823-1611

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Home—A Place To Be Remembered No Matter

Where We Roam.It Takes a Mother’s Patience To Bring A

Child Up RightAnd Her Courage And Her Cheerfulness To

Make a Dark Day BrightIt Takes A Mother’s Wisdom To Recognize

Our Needs.And To Give Us Reassurance By Her Loving Words and Deeds.

And That Is Why, In All This World, there Could Not Be AnotherWho Could FulFill God’s Purpose as Completely As A Mother

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