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“НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ”, ЛИСТОПАД 2015 WWW.UNWLA.ORG 27 present so-called “frozen conflict” between Ukraine and Russia. Motyl expounded upon the annexation of Crimea, the in- surgent fighting in the Donbas, Ukrainian vs. Russian military might, the effect of sanctions and dropping oil prices on Russia’s economy, the need for military assistance to Ukraine, and on various other aspects of the ongoing conflict. Among other things, Motyl ex- plained that the underlying motivation in this non-declared war was President “Putin's desire to subordinate Ukraine.” The audience listened at- tentively, responding to his interesting presenta- tion with a series of questions and opinions. In closing the program, Ms. Jaworiw thanked Professor Motyl and also thanked the audience for their interest and active participation in discussing the timely and important subject that was the focus of his presentation. She also acknowledged Monmouth County Library, East- ern Branch, for facilitating and co-sponsoring the event, which gave members of Branch 98 and their guests an opportunity to meet with friends and neighbors residing in Monmouth County of New Jersey. Branch 98 also welcomed two new branch members, Helen Blyskun and Halya Lojko, at this time. Irene S. Krawczuk, UNWLA Branch 98 Secretary Letters to the Editor “Memories light the corners of my mind... memories of the way we were.” As I read the memoir written on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of DP camps by Oleksandra Juzeniw [in the October issue of Our Life – OW], my mind raced with vivid memories of that past. I could see the fields where we, as children, played, the school we attended, and I was immediately taken back to the concerts, plays, and cultural life that were so quickly and under duress organized by the adults for the benefit of their children and the community. This article moved me deeply as I remem- bered my father, Oleksander Nahorniak, who, as part of the IRO, was among those who helped provide the basics for our camp. Yes, we lived in rooms divided by sheets and blankets, but our parents made every effort to make certain that those turbulent times would still be organized and productive, while seemingly carefree for the children. Our parents sheltered us from the inner turmoil they were going through, not knowing what the future held, while safekeeping the traditions of the past. We were provided with a community full of love, culture, and a wealth of experiences that remain to this day. Thank you for bringing back so vividly the memories of those times—though truly uncertain and worrisome, they were nevertheless happy ones for the children. Myroslava Hrab ____________________________ Dear editors! I often read portions of Our Life , but I must admit that I read the September 2015 issue from cover to cover. For me, the highlights were the article by Lidia Slyzh on the Kyiv Mohyla Academy, “First to Respond in San Antonio, Texas” by Ivanka Olesnycky, Bohdan Futey's review of Ukraine’s Constitu- tion, and pani Juzeniw's two articles about the DP camps and early immigrant life in New York City. Keep these coming! I teared up reading the article “Prostrilenyi Sholom”—I felt I was with pani Farion, in the church. What great writing! And I love Ilona Sochynsky's artwork—it was good to see it on the cover. I will now start on the next issue. Warm regards, Irene Sawchyn
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