LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (01/02/05)

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Town bicentennial and Ukrainians

Dear Editor:

The Town of Wawarsing, in Ulster County, N.Y., home to the village of Ellenville, Soyuzivka, the SUM "Oselia," and a significant year-round Ukrainian population, will be celebrating its bicentennial in 2006. Plans are already under way for various events throughout the town, sponsored by many local groups. Organizers invite all town residents, present and past, to take part in the planning and festivities.

In the past, Wawarsing was also home to many vacation colonies owned and frequented by Ukrainians. Most of these, if not all, are now a part of history. But families still cherish the memories of those summer vacations in the mountains. They fondly remember packing everything including the pots and pans, lazy days at the pool or pond, all the cousins and aunts and uncles around, "zabavy" at Soyuzivka and SUM. Ukrainians were, and still are, a vital piece of Wawarsing's history and character.

The town bicentennial is a celebration for and by the people of Wawarsing. This is a wonderful opportunity for us Ukrainians to reflect on our history here, on the role we've played in the town's development, and to share our story with others. Anything goes - a display at the Library Museum, a published booklet, a map of "Ukrainian" places, reunions - whatever we want!

If you have any thoughts or ideas, would like to learn more, or would like to help organize something, please contact Nadia Maczaj at (845) 647-6911 or e-mail [email protected].

Nadia N.S. Maczaj
Ellenville, N.Y.

A thank you for UAV coverage

Dear Editor:

On behalf of the Ukrainian American Veterans organization, please accept our gratitude for publishing the article regarding the 57th Annual UAV Convention on the pages of the November 14 issue of The Ukrainian Weekly.

This gave us an opportunity not only to share the activities of the UAV with the Ukrainian American communities throughout the United States, but also to inform them about our future plans and aspirations.

American veterans of Ukrainian heritage have served proudly in the U.S. armed forces in all the wars and conflicts of the 20th century. Presently they are fighting the war on terrorism in Afghanistan, Iraq and other parts of the world as well. They need to be recognized and honored. UAV pursuit for the federal charter and continuation of UAV Registration Project are the tools that will help us in achieving these goals.

Anna Krawzuk
Holmdel, N.J.

Congratulations on excellent paper

Dear Editor:

I just read the October 31 issue of The Weekly and want to congratulate you on putting out such an excellent publication. It was filled with interesting and valuable information.

Then I looked at page 24 and was surprised at the circulation. It is really puzzling why more Ukrainian Americans do not support The Weekly.

Anyway here's my $100 for the press fund.

All the best. We'll keep praying that Viktor Yushchenko visits the White House next year as head of state.

Bohdan Hodiak
Bethesda, Md.

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