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“НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ”, ЛЮТИЙ 201 2 WWW. UNWLA.ORG 25 OLGA DU BRIWNYJ - SOLOVEY, HONORED BY METRO DETROIT UKRAINIANS On September 18, 2011, over 200 friends and family paid tribute to Olga Dubriwnyj - Solovey at the Ukrainian Cultural Center in War - ren, MI. She was recognized for her work as a music teacher, piano acco mpanist, choir director, active member of the Ukrainian Women’s League of America, Branch 58, and beloved member of the Ukrainian Community. The prestigious Ukrain ian of the Year award was presented to Olga Dubriwnyj - Solovey by the Ukrainian Gra - duates of Detroit and Windsor in 1981. The surprise celebration was organized by a com mit - tee of members from various branches of the Detroit area UNWLA. Lydia Taraschuk of Branch 96 served as the Mistress of Ceremonies. Pastor Volodymyr Petriv, Our Lady of Per - p etual Help Ukrainian Catholic Church, Livonia, MI, greeted the honoree, emphasizing her cease - less work for the parish. He also spoke of her constant involvement in the affairs and programs of the community, where, at any given time, she might be directing the church choir, the Ukrain - ian Village Zoloti Dzvony choir, or the Soloveyky trio. She could also be found accom panying a soloist or group, attending rehearsals, or partici - pating in a meeting with her Soyuzianky friends. Tributes were read by Maria L onchyna - Lisowsky, director of the Ukrainian Music In - stitute of Metro Detroit, Oleh Cieply, colonel (retired) of the U.S. Army and president of the local chapter of the Ukrainian - American Veter - ans, Post 101, and Olga Meyer of the Ukrainian Graduates of De troit & Windsor, her friend from their days at Cass Technical High School in Detroit. A tribute in song was performed by Volodymyr Schesiuk, musical director and con - duc tor of the Livonia Symphony Orchestra, who dedicated his song Pro Mamu (About Mother) to the honoree. Luba Schesiuk accompanied her husband and soprano Maria Nazarenko. Baritone Jarema Cisaruk was accompanied by Vasyl Perets. The Soloveyky trio, composed of Natalie Ma - ruschak, Lilly Litynsky, and Kristie Olszewski, sang a medley of Ivasiuk songs a capella . Olga’s nephew, Volodymyr Mayor chak, wrote a poem dedicated to his aunt (translated into English by Lydia Wroblewski), which was read by his son, Yurij. Also greeting their mother on this momentous occasion were her children, Cathy Babak, Andrew Solovey, and Greg Solovey. They shared memories of their mother’s influence on their happy childhood and traditional Ukrain - ian upbringing. Their mother’s gift of music, particularly Ukrainian folk music, remains one of their greatest treasures. Olg a’s son Bernard Jr. was unable to attend. At the conclusion of the celebration, Olga Dubriwnyj - Solovey heartily thanked her many friends for their thought - fulness, assuring them that this tribute was one of the happiest and most wonderful days of her life. The banquet was brought to a close with her signature trademark, “Sing Along with Olya.” Vera Krywyj, Branch 45 English transl. by Marie Zarycky - Cherviovskiy, Br . 96 Our Cover Artist Christina Oddo, a first generation American, was born and raised in the Philadelphia area where she also attended Ukrainian Saturday school. Both her parents were born in Lviv and came to this country as children. Christina has been inspired to draw and paint since childhood. With the support of her family, who encourag ed her creativity, she developed and refined her skills. Her formal studies in the field of art began at Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. Her curriculum of fine art classes was an integral part in developing her knowledge of form, space, color harmony , and composition. This is also where Christina was first introduced to and established a foundation for her love of the medium of pastels. After completing her studies at Montgomery County Community College, Christina attended Mo ore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , wh ere she focused her studies on illustration and graphic d esign. Following a thirteen - year career in graphic design, Christina took the opportunity to pursue her dream as a full - time artist. T oday she is represented by local galleries, included in private collections , and has been part of many juried exhibitions where she continues to showcase her artwork. Christina works in pastels because they can be directly applied to paper or board , allow ing her to work hands - on when applying color and blending. Her style of expressive realism entices the eye and with a closer look, one will discover the many pastel marks that establish the foundation of each painting. She strives to capture the romanticis m of a landscape with bold and vivid colors, creating a sense of peace and serenity which can be treasured forever. Christina currently resides in Glenmoore, Pennsyl vania, which is also the location of her studio. She is an active member of The Ukrainian League of Philadelphia where she has exhibited her pastels.
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