Bridges - October 2010

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BRIDGESLithuanian American News Journal

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2editorialLetter from the Editor Jeanne Dorr

4reflectionsMulticultural, business backgroundCarol Glatz

5educationLISS HeritageInternshipProg ramPart IILuke Murphy

6reflections2010 Ateitis Week at the FranciscanMonastery inKennebunkport,Maine Laima Lileikiene Shea

7reflectionsTHELITHUANIANSHOME

Part II English translation byGloria OBrien

8k of lKNIGHTS OFLITHUANIA97th ANNUAL NATIONAL

CONVENTION Regina Juska-Svoba

12photo albumof 96th AnnualLithuanian DaysFrackville, PA

14reflectionsPart IV -IN THEDEATH-CAMPS &BANISHMENTREMINISCENCES JONAS KREIVENAS

16sportsLithuanianBasketballFairy TaleGoes On Laurynas R. Misevicius

17sportsBelleville Eastgrad follows her dream -- andher ancestry -- to play pro basketballin Lithuania BY STEVE KORTE - News-Democrat

18reflectionsUps and Downsof Navy LifeGilbert StanleyGirdauskas

20culturalLithuanianCulture

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T he photo on the front cover is of Lynne Cox, an accordionist from Philadelphia and her two grandsons, Tomas Krakauskas on her left andbrother Erik next to him playing the accordion. The talented family is leading a sing-a long at the 96th Annual Lithuanian Days, Frackville, PAThis years theme was Lithuanian Language Song and Dance and wassponsored by the Knights of Lithuania, Council 144. Photo by Joanne Antanavage of Philadelphia, PA. Ms Antanavages photos have been shown in galleries in Pennsylvania New Jersey.


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In 1948 the Lithuanian FranciscanFathers purchased 64 acres on theKennebunk River in Kennebunkport,Maine from the Campbell estate.The grounds included a mansion andauxiliary buildings. The mansionwas converted into a monastery andchapel. The auxiliary buildings wereused by guests. In the 1950's theFranciscans built a boys' high school,which included dormitories. Duringthe summer they also had a camp for Lithuanian boys. After the highschool was closed the building wasconverted to the Franciscan GuestHouse. They also added an outdoor salt water pool.

The Guest House isa short walk to the beach to the Townof Kennebunkport,which has restau-rants, art galleries

and shops. From themarina, in town, youcan take lobster boatsightseeing trips,whale watching tripsand fishing trips.You can also rentcanoes and kayaks.Portland is about30 miles away andOguinquit is a shortdrive. For those wholike to shop thereare a number of out-

let stores and LL Bean not far away.There are a number of excellent golf courses in the vicinity. The summer weather is usually perfect - warmsunny days and cool nights.Ateitininkai, a Lithuanian Catholicorganization, has Ateitis week duringthe 1st week of August. During thatweek there are concerts, seminarsand various activities for all ages. It

is a great place to vacation and spendsome time with Lithuanians at a beautiful place in driving distance of Washington, Philadelphia, New York,Hartford and Boston.The weather was perfect and about

100 people, from ages 3-93, gatheredat the Franscican Guest House fromvarious directions. On Saturday, westarted Ateitis week with Dr. FrancesCovalesky's piano concert. OnWednesday evening Darius Shuber-

tas and Kristopas Staknys, twoteenagers, entertained us with their well prepared piano concert .Kristopas is not only an accom- plished pianist, but he has been com- posing his own music since the ageof 8. Friday evening was our grandfinale. Dana Mileikiene, a mezzoso- prano, and Antanas Meilius, a tenor,were accompanied by Tanya Shrago.On Sunday, Laima Lileika Sheaspoke about the 100 year Ateitininku

history and she prepared a CD with pictures from past Ateitis weeks inMaine, Ateitininku camps and meet-ings in NY & Lithuania. On MondayLoreta Vainiene, a nutritionist, gavea demonstration of 100 years of healthy eating. Aleksas Lileika or-ganized Sports Day and there were prizes for everyone. The youngergeneration participated and the older generation supervised games, races,wiffle ball and soccer. That evening

Dalia Dzikas directed a simulatedRadio Program - Ateitis. A trophywas presented to the winning team,the youngest children danced aLithuanian Dance with spoons, Anaand Sophia Dzikas played a Japanese

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Ateitis Week at theFranciscan Monastery inKennebunkport, Maine

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FranciscanMonastery-sight of "ATEITISWeek."Happy vacationerstake timeout for a group

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song on the flute, Dalia Dzikas and

Saulius Dzikas reported on the 100year jubilee conference that wastaking place in Lithuania the sameweekend and also news about our guests. On Tuesday our guest speaker was Rev. Grycius. He is a dynamicspeaker and he led us in prayer andhymns in the candlelit procession tothe Shrine of Lourdes. Thursday wecelebrated the 65th wedding anniver-

sary of Vladas and Roze Barius, 60thwedding anniversary of Mecys andJadvyga Palunas and 40th weddinganniversary of Edvardas and AngelaBarius. Rev. Placidas Barius isVladas Bariusbrother and he marriedthem in Germany 65 years ago. TheMass was concelebrated by 9 priestsand Bishop Baltakis. Thursday,Dr. Stasys Gostautas spoke aboutLithuania's famous artist and com- poser, Ciurlionis. Friday afternoon,Dr. Gedriemiene, a cardiologist led alively discussion on 100 years of healthy living.Rev. Gricius was our chaplain and hesaid Lithuanian Mass every day. Al-dona, f rom Lithuania and her Lithuanian staff prepared wonderful

dinners every night, which includedLIthuanian food: Kugelis, potato pancakes, kuldunai, saltibarciai etc.They also prepared lavish refresh-ments after the evening program.Monika Sabalis and Laima LileikaShea are already preparing the 2011Ateitis Week Program. So pleasemark your calendar - August 6 - Au-

gust 13, 2011. We will update youwith further details in future months. Laima Lileikiene Shea was born of Lithuanian parents in Germany and cameto the US as a young child. She grew up in Brooklyn and Queens and spent most ofher married life in Long Island. She and her husband Frank, as well their family,look forward to going to Maine during the summer. Laima and Frank live in Floridawhere she is a tax accountant and enjoysreading, traveling and taking photographs.

The childrens faces say it all!

The Sodyba - Homestead Each familys sodyba (homestead - also called namas, daik-tas) comprised not only buildings, but orchards and gardens,corrals and ponds as well. Generally, Lithuanians tried tomaintain the integrity of their property, and it was not thecustom to distribute their wealth amongst their children.Properties passed intact from father to a son, usually the eld-est, but possibly a younger son. Other sons received a cash payment, daughters were i sleistos i marcias (sent to bedaughters-in-law), and other sons - i zentus (as sons-in-law).

We have some knowledge of the16th to 19th century homesteadslisted in manorial inventories, andfrom this we learn about the manyfarms that were not broken up asinheritances or passed to one son, but where several married sonslived and worked on their fathersfarm with their wives and children.Such large families could at onetime encompass 40 to 50 individu-als, and the sodyba containedmany separate buildings - some for each married couple to sleep in,for bread-making , beer-brewing,for laundry, for the storage andthreshing of grain,etc. This kind of farm might contain upwards of 20 buildings. Often, these included anold-style dwelling with an openfirepit, as well as a new-stylehouse with a brick furnace, larger

windows and more convenient layout, as well as several ofeach kind of outbuildings: the kletis (granary), tvartas (cat-tle barn), jauja (drying barn), maltu-ve (handmill room), and pirtis (sauna). The entrance to the sodyba was enhanced byleafy trees, both fruitful and ornamental. Lithuanian folk-songs celebrate the sodyba, referring to it as u-kininko dvaras(the farmers estate).Gloria Kivytaite OBrien is a frequent contributor to Bridges.She grew up in Brooklyn, Annunciation Parish. Gloria can be contacted at [email protected].

THE LITHUANIANS HOMEPart II

Author: Angel e Vysniauskait e - English translation and adaptation by Gloria OBrien

*Art work from the book LITHUANIA My Her

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OCTOBER

Oct. 3, 2010 -Annual Fall Picnic,Wyandotte County Park,Shelter J, Bonner Springs, KSLithuanian Communitys Fall Picnicis a tradition that was started many years ago by our communitys first

families. Gather atWyandotteCount y Parkto play games, eat &meet new & old friends.631 N 126th St.Bonner Springs, KSOct. 3, 2010- Vairas Concert 4 pmEstonian Hall4 Cross St. & Veterans Hwy Jackson, N J.Sponsor:Central N J Chapter of the LACOct. 8-10, 2010Neringa Walk- a Thonwww.neringa.orgOct. 10, 2010

Holy Trinit y parishCelebrates 110 years! 9:00 amMsgr. Edmond Putrimaswill be the celebrantHoly Trinity Church53 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CTLet us gather from far & wide to payour respects to the thousands ofLithuanians who have drawnspiritual sustenance & nurturedtheir Lithuanian heritage in theHoly Trinity parish for 110 years.Sponsor: LAC of HartfordContact: Danue [email protected]. 10, 2010 -VAIRASCon-cert & Dance Maironis Park 3 pm52 So. Quinsigamond Ave.Shrewsbury, MA 01545Everyone is welcome!

Info. & Reservations IRENA508-799-5469- [email protected] & snacks will be servedOCT. 16, 2010 -8 pmConcert by ZILVINAS ZVAGULIS &IRENA STAROSAITE, duo singingsensation from Lithuania

Polish Cultural Center Hall177 Broadway, Clark NJ 07006For info: 732-713-5108Oct. 17, 2010- CONCERT:Evening with Steponas Januska3:00 pm Location: RSVP: For info:Romas 970-310-3170Location: Little Europe Restaurant1842 South Parker Rd,Denver, CO 80231Sponsor: Colorado Chapter of the LACOct. 19, 2010- Tuesday 7-9 pmThe Philadelphia LithuanianHeritage Club, Amber Roots

Lithuanian Music Hall2715 E. Allegheny Ave. Phila., PAPlease use the left side entrance &proceed downstairs. After theprogram, refreshments will beserved. All are invited to attend.For info: call [email protected]. 20, 2010 - DEADLINEVENDOR TABLE RESERVATION forLithuanian Festival & Craft FairMuge in Philadelphia, PAContact Virgus [email protected]

tel. 610-664-9425.NOVEMBER Nov. 6-7, 2010Lithuanian Festival (Muge )Noon to 6 pm

Lithuanian Music Hall2715 E. Allegheny Ave, Phila., PALithuanian food, music, vendors &muchNov. 12-13, 2010Nov. Christmas Craft Sale*Friday, Nov. 12, 2010

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm*Saturday, Nov. 13, 201010:00 am - 2:00 pm

Inexpensive & handmade gifts &holiday decorations. Join our seniorSisters for this annual holiday eventfor some great deals, as well as amini-bake sale featuring pumpkinpies, brownies & cookiesfrom our kitchen.3603 McRoberts Rd.Pittsburgh, PA 15234* Sponsored by SeniorSisters of St. Francis of theProvidence of God

*Info: 412- 885-7232 orwww.osfprov.orgNov. 14, 2010- 2 pmBATTLE OF ZALGIRISCommemoration & ConcertLithuanian Music Hall2715 E. Allegheny Ave.Phila, PA 19134Feature - Zalgiris Battle importance& influence in European history.Concert - DAINAVAENSEMBLE of Chicago.For info: 215-248-3049Nov. 16, 2010

(Tuesday) 7-9 pmThe Philadelphia LithuanianHeritage Club, Amber RootsLithuanian Music Hall2715 E.Allegheny Ave., Phila. PA

Please use the left side entrance &proceed downstairs. After theprogram, refreshments will beserved. All are invited to attend.For info: Call [email protected]. 20, 2010- LAUNA

(Lithuanian Athletic Union of NorthAmerica) Meeting Starting time11am Lithuanian Club877 East 185-th St,Cleveland, OH 44119Info: (tel./fax.: 732-317-9195

DECEMBER

Dec. 5, 2010* Crche Display 10:00am-2:00pm* Over 200 crches & nativityscenes will be on display in thelecture hall. The Crche Display isfree for all to attend.

* For info. or directions,call (412) 885-7232.

* The Sisters also invite members ofthe community to enter theircrches to be displayed at theevent. For eligibility, crches mustbe received with completed regis-tration forms at the Motherhouseby 5:00 pm on Friday, November19th. Those interested in enteringa crche or nativity scene shouldcall Sister Mary Ann Lostoski at

(412) 885-7232 .3603 McRoberts Rd.Pittsburgh, PA 15234Dec. 5, 2010- 3-6 pmKale du Vakaras Christmas PartyDavis Hall at WyandotteCounty Lake Park91st & Leavenworth Rd.

Kansas City, KS(913) 573-8327 www.Sponsor: Kansas City LDec. 10, 2010(Friday)Dec. Soup Take Out* Pick-up: * 4:00 pm -* $5.00 for a quart of s

plus 2 dinner rolls.* To Order Call (412) 8by Friday, Dec. 3rd a

Location: *3603 McRoPittsburgh, PA 1

Sisters of St. Francis oProvidence of GodDec. 14, 2010- Ku-c ios7-9 pm(Tuesday) Lithuanian M2715 E.Allegheny AvePlease bring a meatlessLithuanian if possible.side entrance and procdownstairs. All are invThe Philadelphia LithuHeritage Club, Amber For info: Millie at 610email milliemarks@aoDec. 18, 2010-Christmas Social Child(free) 2:00-4:00 pm Brwrapped gift marked wname for SantaAdult Dinner & Dance attire - coat & tie6:00 pm doors open 7:08:00 pm band playing 9Fraternal Order of Eag1151 S Galena Street(just west of MississipDenver, CO 80247Info:www.coloradolith


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