LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (03/30/03)

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

UWC statement raises questions

Dear Editor:

I was amazed to find the "declarative" statements of the Ukrainian World Congress under the headline "UWC urges diplomatic solution to Iraq crisis" (March 9) indicating that it is a representative organization of some 20 million Ukrainians residing in 30 countries.

I would like to know how the president, Askold Lozynskyj, and the secretary general, Victor Pedenko, obtained the authorization to represent 20 million individual views of the situation of the current Iraq crisis and come up with only "one" viewpoint? In America, any organization that declares it will represent its membership, seeks to obtain and conduct a survey of its members' stand on the issues.

I do not see the results of any survey conducted by the UWC showing that they asked anyone, in any of the 30 countries, what their thoughts where. Nor do I see any information on whether the UWC even solicited the "voices" of the 20 million individuals.

Therefore based on what documentation, study or survey of the 20 million Ukrainians throughout the world have they declared what is representative of "our" thoughts.

To put it another way: Who are the "we" they refer to?

Orianna Skomoroch
Hawaii

St. Nicholas School begins registration

Dear Editor:

April is registration time for the 2003-2004 school year at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic School in Passaic, N.J.

St. Nicholas School has been in existence for over 60 years. During this time hundreds of graduates have become good Christians, caring American citizens and leaders in our Ukrainian American community.

Over 60 percent of the school's children are Ukrainian. The school gives children born in America a golden opportunity to learn about their Ukrainian culture and religion. Equally important, it gives young immigrants from Ukraine a unique opportunity to grow accustomed to their new American surroundings in a comfortable yet educational Ukrainian learning environment.

St. Nicholas School offers a modern educational experience. We have qualified, dedicated teachers, daily classes in Ukrainian and religion, computer classes, access to high-speed Internet, cable televisions and VCRs in every classroom, a new science laboratory, physical education, a library program, a music program, a school choir and an after school program for those parents who work.

In today's morally challenged world, a Catholic school education is a priceless gift to your children or grandchildren. It is a place where Christian virtues of charity, truth and goodness are fostered. Statistically, Catholic schools achieve a higher standard of learning. Past graduates of our school have enjoyed successful professional careers as doctors, attorneys, teachers, etc. Recent graduates can be found on the honor rolls of some of the best high schools in New Jersey.

In a Catholic school you find a highly disciplined, religious, moral and safe environment for your children. And in our case, an additional benefit is a Ukrainian atmosphere where lifelong friendships develop.

St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic School helps develop good parishioners and active members of the Ukrainian community. We invite you to visit our school and see what a difference a Ukrainian Catholic School can make in the life of your child. We welcome you to enroll your children in our school.

In March we will be accepting registration for students from grades pre-kindergarten through 8. Children who will be 4 years old by October 31, 2003, are accepted into our pre-K classes. For more information please visit us in person at 223 President St., Passaic, N.J., log on to http://home.catholicweb.com/stnicholasukrainian or call (973) 779-0249

Orest Temnycky
Clifton, N.J.

We should support our armed forces

Dear Editor:

In response to Michael J. Berezowsky's letter (March 16), "Bush administration is orchestrating war," I would like to say that I find the letter very partisan.

Of course, Mr. Berezowsky is entitled to his opinion. However, under the present circumstances, that is damaging to the morale of our servicemen/servicewomen abroad and to the image of our Ukrainian American community.

We must support the armed forces already in Kuwait, southern Iraq, aboard ships, or wherever they are in position to fight the enemy of democracy. Otherwise, there would be no such voters as Democrats.

When we look at the photos in the press, many captions bear names that sound Ukrainian or Slavic. They speak of their professionalism and their dedication to the cause of liberty and freedom for all, regardless of where on the globe it might take them and despite the hardships they must endure and the sacrifices they must bear, even to the ultimate.

We must not let them down!! Dear Readers of The Weekly, kindly support our men and women overseas and those serving at home, in whatever capacity, with words of encoragement and your prayers.

Zenon Izak
Warminster, Pa.

Editorial excerpts were on the mark

Dear Editor:

Please excerpt more editorials from the Baltic Times. The excerpts you printed on February 16 about the clownish and immature behavior of Leonid Kuchma and Alyaksandr Lukashenka were on the mark, while also being humorous and brief. This latter quality Ukrainians seldom seem able to get. They drown in verbiage.

Betty Towner
Levittown, N.Y.

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