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TAMARA STADNYCHENKO, ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDITOR OF OUR LIFE I began working as English Language Editor of Our Life in October 1994. The first years were a learning experience, colored by satisfaction when things worked well and frustration when things went wrong. My first issue was meager - four pages that were pieced together with much angst and agony and fear of the unknown. In the years to come, the English language section of the magazine was expanded from four pages to six and eventually to eight. A small core of regular contributors began submitting articles that I was happy and proud to edit and publish. Among these were Martha Bohachevsky Chomiak, Professor Helene Turkewicz Sanko, Dr. Ihor Magun, Viriana Tkacz, and a witty and talented writer who preferred to be known only as DMZ. Today, it is my honor and privilege to call each of these people “friend”. As faxes were replaced by e-mail attachments, the technical aspect of editing and assembling the magazine became easier. As I grew into my job as editor, comments on the overall content of Our Life improved significantly. But the scarcity of material from UNWLA members and branches and regions and committee chairs was a constant source of frustration and disappointment. Then, slowly but surely, things began to change. In 1999, readers of Our Life continued to enjoy humorous pieces by DMZ and concise medical advice from Dr. Magun. The powerful and interesting commentaries on women and on Ukraine contributed by Martha Bohachevsky Chomiak continued to inform and entertain, as did the fascinating tales of the exotic adventures of Viriana Tkacz and the Yara Arts Group. Professor Sanko continued to submit valuable articles on Ukrainian literature, history, education, and folklore. That year, however, the English language pages of Our Life assumed a different look and a different flavor. By 2001, these differences established themselves as nearly traditional, becoming familiar and comfortable and reassuring. From the Desk of the President, penned by UNWLA president Iryna Kurowyckyj, now introduces each issue. In most issues, the president’s monthly message is followed by News From UNWLA Headquarters, a comprehensive report on the activities of the UNWLA Executive Committee, the National Board, Regional Councils and Branches. Feature articles from our regular contributors follow. The authors cited above have been joined by Marta Tarnawsky whose book reviews provide us with information on recent publications, translations, and anthologies. At least once a year, we are delighted to publish a new article from Marta N. Zielyk, diplomatic interpreter for the U.S. State Department, whose amusing and touching “behind the scenes” stories give us a personal glimpse of people who shape policy and events that make headlines. Natalia Bilash has contributed several articles on crafts and children’s books and numerous individuals have sent recipes for Cooky’s Corner. During the past three years, several articles were also contributed by writers from Ukraine: Oiessia Shchur, Professor Roksoliana Zorivchak, and Svitlana Kupryashkina. The most remarkable change, however, has been the influx of articles from the heretofore silent UNWLA members, Branches, Regional Councils and committee chairs. Much appreciated, for example, are the well-researched and well-documented articles on environmental issues submitted to us by UNWLA Ecology Chair Martha T. Pelensky. Several articles have also been submitted by Social Welfare Chair Nadia Shmigel, UNWLA Vice-President Maria Tomorug, and Honorary UNWLA President Anna Krawczuk. UNWLA Branches have also contributed to the transformation. In 1999, Our Life received articles from Branch 30 (Yonkers) and Branch 53 (Detroit). In 2000, we published articles from Branch 30 (Yonkers), Branch 78 (Washington, D.C.), Branch 29 (Chicago) and Branch 98 (Holmdel-Middletown). In 2001, articles from UNWLA Branches, Regional Councils, and committee chairs appeared in every issue of Our Life. Contributors included Branch 58 (Detroit), Branch 118 (Houston), Branch 36 (Chicago), Branch 12 (Parma), Branch 115 (Detroit), Branch 98 (Holmdel-Middletown), Branch 29 (Chicago), Branch XXW Конвенція СУА 137 www.unwla.org
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