COMMUNITY CHRONICLE (11/09/97)

COMMUNITY CHRONICLE

Warren holds book launch for local author

WARREN, Mich. - The U.S. book launch for a historical memoir covering the World War II period, written by Stepan Fedenko, a resident of Warren, Mich., was held here recently. Titled "The Separation: Recollections of World War II," the 536-page Ukrainian-language book tells of Ukrainian losses at the hands of both the Soviet and the Nazis. The author (seen above) was honored with a special gathering at St. Josaphat's Activity Center held under the aegis of Michigan's Ukrainian American Veterans Post 101 and the League of Ukrainian Political Prisoners. Among those sending congratulatory messages were Ukraine's ambassador to the U.S., Yuri Shcherbak, Rep. David Bonior (D-Mich.) and Bishop Michael Hrynchyshyn. The book's first launch was held in Kyiv on October 21, 1996 (see The Weekly, December 1, 1996), and the book has since become a best-seller in Ukraine. A limited number of copies are still available, and these may be obtained by writing to Mr. Fedenko at 26461 Haverhill Drive, Warren MI 48091; (810) 755-0821. The cost of the book is a donation of $25 (minimum) plus $5 for postage; checks should be made payable to the Smoloskyp Educational Fund, as all proceeds are being donated to that fund by Mr. Fedenko. Thus far approximately $10,000 has been raised.

Peace Corps volunteers speak of experiences

FRESH MEADOWS, N.Y. - Two Peace Corps volunteers, husband and wife Theodore Schrader and Halia Melnyk, recently made a presentation on contemporary Ukraine before the annual luncheon at the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church in Fresh Meadows, N.Y. The couple lived in Lviv for two years (1994-1996) during their U.S. Peace Corps assignments. Ms. Melnyk participated in the health care reform program, while Mr.. Schrader was active in economic development programs in the Lviv region. Both cited difficult social and economic conditions in Ukraine, but said they remain optimistic about the prospects for Ukraine's future.

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