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“НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ”, ЖОВТЕНЬ 2010 19 A view of North Dakota’s Badlands . lished in 2005. Her account w as enriched with explanations based on physics, biology, and the history of the accident. Other members of the panel included Dr. Terrence Haverluk, professor of Geopolitics at the Air Force Academy; U.S. Navy Captain (ret.) Rob Skrotsky, a former nuclear submariner; Dr. Lynn Burgess, Associate Professor of Biology at DSU; and His Eminence Archbishop Anthony of Washington and New York, Ukrainian Orthodox Church. The panel presentations dealt with the biological, ecological, and political long - term impacts o f the Chornobyl catastrophe on Europe and the world. A lively discussion by a large audience followed. This year the North Dakota Ukrainian Fest - ival celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Ukrainian Dancers Stepovi ( Children of the Prairie). Fifty - some you ng people gather in Dickinson for an annual two - week Ukrainian Arts Workshop, during which they learn Ukrainian history and culture, and practice Ukrainian folk dancing. The ladies of Dickinson provide them with exquisite embroidered matching costumes. The anniversary performance before a sold - out audience of some 500 guests was very energetic and fun to watch. The next day, a zabava for the young people lasted well into the wee hours of the morning. The Ukrainian Cultural Institute outdid itself in offerin g typical Ukrainian hospitality, with lunches and dinners that included borschch, holubtsi, varenyky, kapusta, and kovbasa. On Saturday and Sunday divine liturgy was celebrated in both the Ukrainian Orthodox and Ukrain ian Catholic churches. Dickinson is a city of 16,000, and the Ukrainian community in this relative small city is substantial and quite influential. Since as early as 1906, Dickinson has had the nickname “Queen City of the Prairies.” The name “Dakota,” derived from the local Indians language, means “friend,” and is completely fitting to the region. This part of the United States is still unspoiled; there are few tourists, the local population is very friendly and helpful, and that also holds true of the third and fourth generation Ukrainian Am ericans living there. Although most of the land in the Dakotas is used for farming and ranching, there are some interesting recreational areas. In spite of the limited time for our stay , my husband and I still managed to visit parts of the Theodore Roosev elt National Park. Roosevelt, who created the U.S. Forest Service and the National Parks, got his initial inspiration from visiting the Badlands of North Dakota. Although we did not have a chance to see any of the local buffalo, we did get the opportunity to view hundreds of unique and inspiring rock formations. We stopped at the Painted Canyon to enjoy the panoramic view of Roosevelt’s beloved Badlands. The Little Missouri River winds its way through the park. It is like a moonscape with colors. The natura l beauty, a perfect compl e ment to the charming and dedicated community of friendly Ukrainians and others we had the pleasure of spending time with during our stay in Dickinson made our visit most rewarding. The author is UNWLA Chairwoman for Members - at - Lar ge .
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