COMMUNITY CHRONICLE: UNWLA branch active in central New Jersey (08/20/00)

COMMUNITY CHRONICLE

UNWLA branch active in central New Jersey

by Anna Krawczuk

MATAWAN, N.J. - "Good Foot Health," a lecture by Margaret Zakanycz Putykewycz, D.P.M., board certified in podiatric medicine, was the last scheduled event of Branch 98 before the summer break. Dr. Putykewycz is a life-long resident of Middletown, N.J., and is on the staff of Jersey Shore Medical Center. She is also a past president of UNWLA Branch 98.

Guests and members enjoyed professionally presented information about the problems, ailments and care of feet. With explicit visual effects, everyone present realized that good health and the general well being of a person depends on proper footcare. Discussion following the presentation was very active and interesting. Dr. Putykewycz underlined the importance of proper footwear for all ages, especially children and pointed out that people from different cultures have different foot problems.

Founded in 1988, UNWLA Branch 98 chose St. Olga as its patron. Located in Monmouth County (in Central New Jersey), it is the southernmost branch of the UNWLA's New Jersey Regional Council. From the very beginning its local activities included Ukrainian folk arts and crafts exhibits in Holmdel, Middletown, Manalapan and Shrewsbury libraries.

To further propagate the true history and information about Ukraine and in celebration of the UNWLA's 75th anniversary, the branch presented UNWLA convention books, Our Life magazine and "Ukraine: A History" by Orest Subtelny to the Monmouth County Library's reference department in Manalapan, N.J., and "The Sky Unwashed" by Irene Zabytko to Holmdel Library.

At the annual elections held in March, M. Orysia Jacus was elected president. Past presidents were: Vera Yurechko, Christine Roland, Dr. Zakanycz, Anne Pederson, Victoria Mischenko and Mary Bonanno.

Those interested in joining the diverse group of individuals united in UNWLA Branch 98 are encouraged to call Ms. Jacus, (732) 264-8820, or Victoria Mischenko, (732) 671-1914; or to write to: UNWLA Branch 98, P.O. Box 24, Matawan, N.J. 07747-0024.

The branch's membership includes Ukrainian Americans, as well as Ukrainian women who came to the United States from Argentina, Brazil, Poland and other countries. What unites all is a belief in the ideals and causes of this renowned women's organizatoin which this year is celebrating its 75th anniversary.

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