COMMUNITY CHRONICLE (04/30/00)

COMMUNITY CHRONICLE

Retiree organizes pysanka workshop

DEARBORN, Mich. - On March 23 a Ukrainian pysanka workshop was held at the Henry Ford Retirement Village, organized by Peter Martyn (seen above with a student), master pysanka artist and a resident of the retirement community. Held with the personal endorsement of First Lady Hillary Clinton, the workshop raised money to help the children of Ukraine, who continue to suffer from leukemia and other ailments in the aftermath of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster in 1986. Mr. Martyn has created Ukrainian Easter eggs for 75 years and given dozens of demonstrations and workshops. In a letter, Mrs. Clinton stated, "Your hard work in helping those who are most vulnerable in our society is commendable. In its children resides each nation's greatest treasure. As we nurture and protect that treasure, we ensure the world's future."

Illinois first lady commends volunteers

CHICAGO - Illinois First Lady Lura Lynn Ryan met recently with the members of "Gift of Life" Rotary Club - Children of Ukraine. The organization brings children from Ukraine to the United States for free medical care. Mrs. Ryan commended the organization for its commitment and dedication. Seen (from left) are: Valerie Chryniwski, Nila Pawluk, Ms. Ryan and Marta Ozga.

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