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“НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ”, ГРУДЕНЬ 2014 WWW. UNWLA.ORG 29 marks, Oksana stated how impressed she was at how many observers were not Ukrainian and even paid their own expenses. Another member of the Ukrainian community, Ray Badynskyj, went to Kyi v. Ray showed slides of Kyiv and the Maidan in particular. Ed Novak showed slides of Myko- laiv, where he was not only an observer, but also taught in a school when he was in the Peace Corps. A group of election observers from Arizona were led by Patience and James Huntwork, both attorneys in Phoenix. There were other attorneys, a judge, and a faculty member of ASU, who were part of this group. Ms. Huntwork, who had pr e- sented earlier at the ASU Melikian Center soon after returning from Ukraine, spoke at the Ind e- pendence Day Luncheon about her trip to Khe r- son while her husband had gone to Sumy . Lastly, an article explaining in more detail about Election Day in Ukraine was written and presented by a student, Emily Jay. At that time, there was opt i- mism for the future of Ukraine because the ele c- tion had been carried out in a fair and free ma n- ner, and fighting had subsided in the East. Robert McConnell and his wife, Nadia , who recently received the title of Honorary UNWLA Member for her efforts on behalf of Ukraine as director of U.S.- Uk raine Foundation, were also at the Independence Day Luncheon. Mr. McConnell, who lobbies for Ukraine in Washin g- ton , D.C. , impressed upon all Ukrainians, and those who care so deeply about Ukraine, that we must continue to remind our government leaders abou t the need to support Ukraine. Members of UNWLA Branch 3 are co n- tinuing to help their homeland. All profits from every event held at the Ukrainian Cultural Center are donated to help with the humanitarian needs of Ukrainian soldiers, and recently, UNWLA Branch 3 sent basic supplies to Ukraine to help save lives of wounded soldiers. We are just one of many organizations in Arizona and around the world who are trying to help Ukraine, even if only through moral support for the beauty and ric h- ness of Ukraine’s culture. It is hoped that this i n- creased awareness about Ukraine, as well as the actual physical help given, will bring about a safe, independent, and prosperous future for Ukraine as its people endeavor to fend off Russian aggre s- sion . Kristina Efimenko, Press Secretary for UNWLA Branch 3 _________________________________________________ A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO VIEW MAESTRO KAPSCHUTSCHENKO’S S CULPTURES AT THE UKRAINIAN CENTER IN PHILLY by Petrusia Sawchak On October 31 st, a gala opening night r e- ception was held in the Alexander Chernyk Ga l- lery at the Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center (UECC) in Jenkintown, PA, to view the sculptures of the late Peter (Petro) Kapschuts- chenko from the private collection of Andrew and Sophia Melnychuk from Brewst er, NY. More than 100 guests attended this festive exhibition pr e- sented by the Philadelphia Regional Council of the Ukrainian National W omen’s League of Ame r- ica. The exhibition was made possible mainly by a grant from the Ukrainian Community Foundation of Philadelphia. Other sponsors were the UECC, MB Financial Bank, and Meest-US. The exhib i- tion was held through November 2 nd . The forty magnificent sculptures on di s- play were presented by Phyllis Doherty and Joan DeCosa, daughters of the Melnychuk family, wh o inherited the collection (which spanned the per i- od from 1972-76) from their parents. According to Mrs. Doherty, this unique collection was commi s- sioned by her father from Maestro Kapschuts- chenko in 1972, and this showing is only the s e- cond time it has been exhibited. Phyllis Doherty said, “Thi s collection is very dear to us – it is a very important and a moving part of our family’s hi s- tory.” She added that owning these works was a tremendous responsibility, and that she wanted to share Petro Kapschutschenk o’s artistry with the entire Ukrainian American community, which has long appreciated the scope of his work. During the reception, the opening remarks were given by Halyna Keller, and the mistress of ceremonies was Olenka Karpinich, both members of UNWLA Branch 88. The chair of the Ukrainian Community Foundation of Philadelphia, Roman Petyk, gave a brief biographical description of the artist’s life during the keynote address . Maestro Kapschutschenko was born in Ukraine in 1915 and completed his studies in sculpture at
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