NOTES ON PEOPLE (04/04/99)

NOTES ON PEOPLE

Philadelphia activist named to business council

PHILADELPHIA - Ulana Baluch Mazurkevich, local businesswoman and Ukrainian activist, was appointed by Mayor Ed Rendell to the city's Private Industry Council (PIC). Ms. Mazurkevich is the owner of Ulana's, a center city restaurant and nightclub.

In appointing Ms. Mazurkevich, Mayor Rendell said, "the Private Industry Council board is the most important board in the city of Philadelphia and I give this my top priority. ... PIC is the economic motor of Philadelphia."

Private Industry Councils are locally organized boards set up in formal partnership with local elected officials. The various programs and services of the Philadelphia PIC, with an operating budget for 1999 of more than of $34 million, are geared to the business community .

One of the aims of PIC is to provide for a stronger and better prepared workforce that contributes to a solid bottom line and to a competitive advantage in the new global economy. In developing a more powerful, more valuable workforce for the business community, the local PIC is working to secure the economic health and future of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia region.

Ms. Mazurkevich chairs the Philadelphia-based Ukrainian Human Rights Committee. She is a member of UNA Branch 216.

Woodbine mayor inducted into Officials Hall of Fame

WOODBINE, N.J. - The New Jersey State League of Municipalities inducted Woodbine Mayor William Pikolycky into the Elected Officials Hall of Fame during the Seventh Annual Mayors Legislative Day on January 27 at the State House Annex in Trenton.

The honor is reserved for local municipal governing body members who as of December 1998 served for more than 20 years in elected municipal office. Mr. Pikolycky has served the Borough of Woodbine for 12 years as council member and eight years as mayor.

The president of the State League of Municipalities, Mayor James Parent of Millville, said "The Elected Officials Hall of Fame recognizes these officials who have selflessly guided their communities through the good times and the troubled times with little recognition of their sacrifice. This token of appreciation will shine a light on these pillars in our communities and hold them up as an example of civic pride for all citizens to emulate."

As part of the day's events, presentations were made by New Jersey Gov. Christine Todd Whitman, Senate President James DiFrancesco, Assembly Speaker Jack Collins, Department of Transportation Commissioner James Weinstein, and a host of other state and local dignitaries.

"It is the greatest honor an elected official can receive," Mr. Pikolycky said. "You are elected to the Hall of Fame by your peers, and I am proud to be so honored." There are currently 87 inductees in the Hall of Fame.

Mr. Pikolycky is an active member of the local Ukrainian community and is active in his parish, St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Woodbine. He is also a member of Ukrainian National Association Branch 378.

Vassar student performs with dance theater

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. - Andrij Dobriansky, a senior at Vassar College, performed with the Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre on February 20 during its annual performance at the Bardivon Opera House here.

Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre is composed of a select group of Vassar dance students who represent all four class years. The program consisted of various styles of pieces, including original movement by students and guest choreographers.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrij Dobriansky of New York City, he is a graduate of Regis High School, and is a member of UNA Branch 450.

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