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0:00or have another print disability which makes reading holding a book or turning a page difficult or impossible. The content is copyrighted by the respective publishers. For more information, please visit us on the web at nfradioreading.org. Jane Dobre. This is Joannian Eitski. For the next hour, I'll be reading from the September 10th, 2026 issue of the Ample Eagle on the Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service. I hope everyone is well. A reminder to get pen, paper, pencil, recorder, whatever it takes, there are, I did see a couple recipes as I quick scanned this edition of the Ample Eagle. And of course, that always comes in handy for email addresses, telephone numbers, dates

1:04of events, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera. If you've been with us before, you know the drill. Okay. I'm still going to start on the last page. I'm on the gardens by Rania Senko Hanchak. And this is about reverence for nature. Lovely photos, of course. Pots, garden pots filled with flowers and greenery. Let you of Saint Anthony surrounded by hostas and some flowers that I can't quite identify. Then I see more pictures of flowers, definitely black-eyed seasons and marigolds. There's a window box with what looks like petunias, more black-eyed seasons, petunias,

2:09and the giant hybiscus, another Saint Francis statue, with, let's see, he's holding a dove. Then there's more birds. And I think I see a little bunny at the bottom of the statue at his feet. Let's see what Rania Senko Hanchak has to say. Mike Sesselowski was hesitant when his wife encouraged him to post his garden on Polonia Gardens. It took urging from friends for Mike to finally agree to share it with our readers. The perimeter of his yard is like a quilt of vibrant color and texture. Trees of annuals and perennials skirt the lawn. Plants are arranged so there is always something in bloom. And herb garden is easily accessible for his wife's culinary needs. Several statues of Saint Francis are prominently placed.

3:10Mike has a special affinity for the Saint. You may have met Mike at one of his reenactments of Saint Francis, performed for school and church groups. Mike explains that Saint Francis loved spending time outdoors and had a reference for nature. Although he had a vow of poverty, Saint Francis allowed himself the luxury of flowers. He became the patron saint of animals in the environment. We sat for a moment just looking at, I'm sorry, just looking about at his garden. It was so common, peaceful. I asked Mike what he was thinking. I'm going to pull out that patch of grass and plant more flowers, he said. I smiled. A true gardener always thinking of the next garden project. What a lovely article by Rania Saint-Gohanjak and what a lovely respect for nature and the

4:14environment in Saint Francis and certainly his property for Mike Sassalowski. What a nice way to start off this week's Amphol Eagle. So back to the front page. We've got some photographs. There is a group standing in front of a, I believe they call it a little free library. There's a help wanted sign below the box that is quite filled with books. Also has a planter at its base. Can't tell what the flowers are. Could be zineas, they look a little yellowish, but they're in the distance.

5:17So it's kind of hard to tell. But the article that's going to give us the information is by Amber Healy. And it says for companions, books are a gift that keeps on giving. When he was about 12 years old, Richard Coopiniets' brother Julian gave him four books for Christmas. Between Charles Dickens' great expectations, a biography compilation called 20 Modern Americans, and the C. devil, the adventures of Count Felix von Luckner, the last writer under sale, Richard Coopiniets had a whole world open before him, tales of luxury and adventure of noble people who made history, and those who wreaked a little havoc but protected the innocent. The gift, a lifelong love of reading, is one he's decided to pass on to a new generation in the form of a little free library, in the parking lot of Joe's service station at

6:20Amherst Street and Elmwood Avenue. It was dedicated on August 31, 2026. The library itself came from a carpenter on Pettit Road in Fort Erie Coopiniets says, and the idea to place it in the parking lot was a matter of safety. Quote, I thought that was a good spot because others are sort of street side, and that sort of dangerous, he says. He continued, there's no parking, and then you pull up and go to the library, and you're blocking the street, so I thought this would be a good spot. They get a lot of traffic, and he's moving a lot of books over 20 books a week. End quote. It helps that Richard's son Mark runs Joe's service station and can keep an eye on things as well. On average, two to three books each day are removed from the library, Mark Coopiniets says, quote, do to our neighborhood gateway locations with schools, shopping, and public transit. Plus, we have poetry, historical fiction, kids, sci-fi, memoirs, etc.

7:26There's a wide appeal to the public. End quote. Richard Coopiniets likes to read a variety of books and can't name a favorite. He's currently reading a version of the Odyssey, translated by Sir Lawrence of Arabia from the 1930s, but he enjoys Dickens the most. I like Dickens because of his convoluted stories where everybody is related to everybody else. It ends up that everything gels. I have to keep a pad and write down people's names and then something to identify them because he's got so many characters, and he'll refer to them sometimes by a nickname, he says. There are many books in his home, plenty of which are still waiting to be read. It's a marked difference from when he was a student at a assumption school, where when he was in the eighth grade, there was one science textbook for the whole class and it belonged to the teacher. The quote, bright boys, including Richard and some of his friends, would take turns borrowing

8:32the book to study, but only a handful of students, maybe five or six out of a class of thirty, did that. There were also some friends who liked to read. And quote, we read the same books, we'd get one from the library and pass it on. He recalls. A lifelong resident of Amherstreet, he remembers going to the library that used to stand between the fire station and the Polish cadets building at the corner of Grant and Amherstreet, a building that also housed a clinic in a bathhouse among other services. Reading is the greatest pastime for me over the years. I think people should have books. They should have the opportunity to read and not have to go to the library, he says. Library books have to be returned, but books selected from little free libraries can be kept and treasured or shared with other readers by returning them to other neighborhood boxes.

9:32A plaque affixed to the little free library honoring his donation echoes this sentiment. Reading is mind expanding. And quote, thanks to Richard Cabiniot's The Children and Adults in Black Rock alike, now have even more access to books upon which to build their own lifelong love of reading. There is a photograph of the plaque, little free library gift to Joe's Service Center 2026 that has his quote, reading is mind expanding. And under the group photo, they're included in the photo is Mark and Richard Cabiniot's there on the left and the others are unnamed supporters at the little free library dedication

10:34at Elwood and Amherst. Okay, how about let's go to Polish news bite, bites, plural bites. Cryptocurrency investigation fuels political tensions. A growing controversy surrounding cryptocurrency exchange, Zunda Crypto has become a major political issue in Poland with opposition and government figures clashing over regulation, oversight and alleged financial misconduct. Reports indicate that investigators are examining accusations involving possible fraud and money laundering linked to the platform. Mataswav Piaszewicz, president of the Polish Olympic Committee, was detained as part of a criminal investigation into Zunda Crypto, a cryptocurrency firm that collapsed earlier this year and was a major sponsor of Poland's Olympic team.

11:36The dispute has expanded beyond the financial sector, becoming part of a wider political struggle over how Poland should regulate digital assets. A proposed cryptocurrency law designed to introduce stronger supervision has faced political obstacles including resistance from president Kotel Nevratski who has argued that regulations should not unnecessarily burden businesses. Poles eat more meat, same amount of veggies. Pulse of Poland reports that people in Poland are eating more meat but drinking less alcohol continuing a long-term trend. In 2025 the average person in Poland ate 82 kilograms of meat which was 7.5% more than a year earlier. It follows an increase of 15.7% since 2015 and 22.7% since 2005.

12:45Earlier this year however, a statistics Poland study indicated that the proportion of polls who cannot afford to eat meat at least every other day fell from 8.2% in 2015 to 3% in 2025. In the most recent report, egg consumption rose 8.5% in 2025 to an average of 218 per person while vegetable consumption has changed little. With the average poll eating 108 kilograms in 2025 compared with 107 kilograms a year earlier and 110 kilograms in 2025. Meanwhile potato consumption has fallen sharply over the longer term despite a slight increase last year. The average poll ate 96.5 kilograms of potatoes in 2025 down 23.4% since 2005.

13:51I guess they've let up on the potato pierogi. Just a point in fact this is your reader. If you multiply kilograms by 2.2 you will get the number in pounds. Let's take our first break before we continue. You are listening to a reading of articles and features from the Amphol Eagle on the Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service. We have another Amber Healy article. A group photograph people are sitting looking at a large screen. A gentleman is doing a presentation. He is standing to the side of the lectern and there is a close up photograph of him.

14:56Looks like he is holding an iPad so he can see what's on the screen. That would be my guess. Propaganda. This is the title propaganda. Political diplomacy and Polish literature are wrapped up in encounters again by Amber Healy. One person's story is another attempt at winning the hearts and minds of strangers. In his presentation at Kanishus University September 4th, 2026, David Goldfarb, host of the monthly encounters with Polish literature series produced by the Polish Cultural Institute in New York, explained the difference between the two approaches and how translations of Polish literature and in recent years Ukrainian works are important tools in helping people not only feel closer to their Polish heritage but sharing Poland's strengths as well.

15:58Much like the famous quote from Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart about censorship, Goldfarb said quote, practitioners know propaganda when we see it. Foreign policy staffers are drawn toward the marketing approach of nation branding, a term coined by UK marketer Simon Anhalt in 1998 and recognize something in Joseph. I'm sorry, I just okay Joseph, nice concept of soft power to win the hearts and minds of a foreign population which can influence the actions of a foreign government. The line between propaganda and public diplomacy then comes down to the end goal. Goldfarb said quote, propaganda is always projected outward from the center. While public diplomacy always involves negotiation, dialogue, mutual openness to being changed by the other and is ultimately more effective than propaganda.

17:03End quote. When encounters first began during the height of the COVID pandemic in 2021, it focused on Polish literature and literary figures. However, the focus quote expanded after the Russian full scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022 to Polish and Ukrainian literature. Goldfarb said that in itself is a kind of blending of propaganda and diplomacy in that it sought to garner support for the plight of the Ukrainian people and government against the Russian government's actions while also aiming to honor and celebrate the contributions of writers from Poland's neighboring country. The video series now at 66 episodes was created by the Polish Cultural Institute, New York, after the organization had to cancel all events and find a creative way to promote Polish culture in the United States and beyond. Goldfarb previously worked at the Institute as curator of literature and humanities programming

18:08and Botteck Lenisco, who held the position in 2021 as if Goldfarb might be interested in giving a series of online lectures as a way to keep their work moving forward during that difficult time. Goldfarb instead suggested quote, it would be more interesting to have conversations with my colleagues from the field. And while he could host, it would be a great opportunity to present different opinions and viewpoints as well. Quote, we didn't know how long it would last or how it would work out and we've had to discover and refine the format as we've gone along, but six years later we're still doing it. He said, the full series can be found on youtube.com. You can search encounters with Polish literature and each episode runs about an hour in length.

19:13Goldfarb admits literature, literature translation is a niche subject and Polish and Ukrainian literature in translation are niches within that niche. So we're never going to compete with Mr. Beast or influencers who regularly get millions of views. But in terms of what we can do for Polish literature in the English speaking world, we're doing pretty well I think. And quote, an author giving a presentation or someone like Goldfarb speaking at the invitation of the permanent chair of Polish culture at Kinesz University, the Kostuszko Foundation, Western New York chapter and just Buffalo Literary Center might draw the attention of hundreds of people at a large book conference or convention or dozens of people like the 20 or so who attended Friday's event at Kinesz.

20:13But taking those conversations online allows the potential to reach a broader audience and over a longer period of time he said quote, by contrast our least successful videos on encounters with Polish literature might draw 160 views in the first month. Our most successful like the Olga took her choke episode which features her two translators, Jennifer Croft and Antonia Lloyd Jones. Olga is not even herself on that video. Can attract more than 50, 800 views over a period of a few years and they're always increasing he said. Additionally, these videos perform better and are marked cost effective than a series of book trailers produced by the Polish book institute. Short videos that required the hiring of entire production crews filming with the authors on location traveling there and back utilizing lighting crews, generators, trucks, audio

21:15technicians, hair and makeup artists and others that cost around $65,000 in 2020 or around $85,000 in today's dollars. Quote for less than five minutes of video he said quote, these book trailers were very impressive but got few views online until they were criticized in the Polish press and hate watched by Polish citizens who were curious about how their taxes were being spent. Goldfarb said with a chuckle. He continues. They had no effect on publishers that they were targeting. If you look at their English language channel books from Poland which has 39 subscribers as of August 2026, these trailers generally have fewer than 300 views, sometimes fewer than 100 after four or five years end quote. By comparison, the Olga Tukarchuk episode of Encounters has as of Monday morning more

22:22than 5,400 views and cost significantly less to produce. Over 66 episodes that I counted on that day, we had as of August 25th, 2026, 69,801 views for an average of 1074 views per episode Goldfarb said. He continued. Bear in mind that we are not cherry picking only the most well-known Polish authors in English translation. Like Tukarchuk, Mewowowski, Volska, Gombrowicz and so far, because we want to provide visibility to authors who exist in English translation, but have no English video content online at all. Professors who teach Polish literature are a key target audience for Encounters, he said. And he can always tell when someone is using or referencing the series in class.

23:26Because an episode's view count will jump by 30 or so in the span of a week. Note students are future and are a primary target audience. Even if they are really re-interreading books, Gen Z and Gen Alpha have grown up on video content. If they want to learn about something new, like a new manual skill or how to solve a certain kind of math problem, or to review a period in history, they're going to YouTube. If they want to learn about an author, they'll eventually have to read what they wrote, but we could be the gateway. The gateway to Polish literature, Ukrainian literature and the culture of both nations can itself foster a lifelong passion and curiosity for those countries, leading to a search for better understanding and as a result, the kind of cultural diplomacy that cannot be achieved

24:27through propaganda alone, he said. Well, I think I'm going to have to check out this Encounters. Let me give you the title again. Encounters with Polish literature. Go to youtube.com and search for Encounters with Polish literature. There might be something that would interest you. And maybe you have some Ukrainian friends who would want to know about this and they don't have access to the Ampole Eagle or maybe don't even know about it. So spread the word. Spreading the word is always so important, I think. It's just my opinion has nothing to do with the Ampole Eagle or Niagara Frontier Radio

25:27Reading Service. However, networking and spreading the word and connecting with other people, it's just important in so many parts of life. The longest calendar is going to be next. We have Sunday, September 13th, 930 in the morning and Sunday, October 4th at 10 in the morning. It's the Franciscan Jubilee year mask marking the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi, Felicia sisters, 600 dode Street in Buffalo. The facility is handicapped accessible through the main entrance to the Convent on an off street parking is available. Also Sunday, September 13th is National Grandparents Day.

26:31Observed annually on the first Sunday after Labor Day in September, it's a special day to honor grandparents and recognize their important role in families and society. Saturday, September 13th, tailgate party. Watch the first bills away game that's Houston Texans versus the Buffalo Bills on the large screen in the Upper Hall, it's aint stands, Munsenior, Adamsky Social Center. Tickets are $5 and you can get them from the rectory office or from ushers after weekend masses. And they include a tailgate, foods buffet and snacks. Cash bar, doors open at 12.30pm, kick off at 1pm, you can't bring in any outside food or any outside booze. So that sounds, I mean, getting in for five bucks for a tailgate foods buffet and snack is a pretty good deal.

27:32You'll spend a couple extra bucks on a beer or a soda. But nothing is better than getting a group of bills fans together to watch a game. Okay, Wednesday, September 23rd, myths and misconceptions and Polish genealogy. That's at 5.30pm by Julia Shepenkevich, who is president of the Polish Genealogical Society of New York State, incorporating. This one is at the Julia Boyer Rhinestine Library, 10.30 loss and road in Cheek-Dewaga, New York, presented by the Polish Arts Club of Buffalo. It's free and open to the public. Saturday, September 26th, St. Adelbert's Basilica, the 140th anniversary, mass at 4pm at 212 St. Adelbert's St. Adelbert's Basilica, the 30th Crockars Street, and followed by a banquet at Kiebsek's, 38 Crocker Street, in Sloan, New York.

28:41Banquet tickets are now on sale. They're $50 each. There's limited seating. Here's a phone number. 716-997-9983. Again, 716-997-9983. Sunday, September 27th, mass to celebrate St. Adelbert's Basilica, 140th anniversary, all masses for the East Buffalo family of parishes will be held at the Basilica. There is a Polish mass at 10am and English at 11.30 in the morning. Let's see if I can get one or two more in. Saturday, October 3rd, Manciniar Adamsky Polish Saturday School banquet. That's at the Polish Falcons Columbia Avenue, in Dupu, New York, music by DJ John Gura. For more information, phone number, call 716-903-3242.

29:48Again, 716-903-3242. And, Sunday, October 11th, show Pans Singing Society 127th anniversary concert. Celebrating America's 250th, a tribute to veterans. That's at St. Stanislaus Church in Buffalo, New York. It's a 230 in the afternoon. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door, $5 for students. I've got an email and a phone number. You can reach Mary Lou Vittabek at her email. Vittabek ML. I'm going to spell it. W-Y-R-O-B-E-K-M-L at gmail.com. One more time. Next option is called Michael Schifranski at 716-983-4287.

30:58Again, 716-983-4287. Next break. You are listening to a reading of articles and features from the Amphol Eagle on the Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service. Let's go to our friend Tom Tata-Patchki. There are two photographs. The first is an old-time photograph of the Broadway market. It's Paul Redleanski and Sun's Stand No. 38. And let me tell you, there is quite the crowd in front of that stand.

31:58I don't even think it's the holidays because I don't see anyone carrying pussy willows or flowers or anything like that. The photo below it is the rendering of the proposed renovated Broadway market. It looks open and sleek and modern. I must say. It's hard to tell if it's a skylight but the roof apparently is raised. At least that's what I'm seeing. And maybe it's not a skylight because there are, I forget, but they call these lights. But they're on brackets shining down. So maybe that's just the ceiling. And of course they have images of people who are walking around someone in a wheelchair

33:04to remind you that there's handicap access, etc. So let's see what Tom has to say about this. And today's title is Random Opinions, Broadway Market, Canal Side Housing and more. Here are some random thoughts I put together while wondering about whatever happened to Poland's Fort Trump. The $45 million Broadway Market renovation project is moving along. But I find it disturbing to hear so many negative comments about it and mostly from Polish Americans with roots in that community. In fact, there seemed to be more concern when the Great Northern grain elevator was demolished a couple of years ago. Sure it's never going to be the same and the new Broadway market might not even be very

34:04successful. However, I think that it's a worthy attempt to preserve a Buffalo icon and perhaps more importantly give today's community, especially the new wave of immigrants living there now, the same ability to access fresh, healthy food in a convenient location. It's a lot of money, but didn't we contribute a lot of public money to help build a stadium for a team that could have financed itself? Money including a lot of Polish Americans forget that the market was established in 1888 after the growing Polish community advocated for the city to provide a marketplace, the Broadway market where they could purchase fresh meats, produce and other needs. We and our ancestors have greatly contributed to and received from this venerable institution. While its glory days may be passed, it can still serve as an anchor for the existing community as well as a cultural icon.

35:06I know that much of the intense criticism of the Broadway market revitalization and that of the central terminal as well comes from former East Ciders. I think that has a lot to do with their disappointment with how the area has declined since the 1960s. To me, the revitalization of the Broadway market would be a fitting tribute to the Polish Americans who fought for its establishments more than a hundred years ago. If it continues to live up to its original mission, that would be a fitting legacy. Any misgivings I have about government subsidies for the city on Broadway market pale in comparison to some other subsidies. And I'm not just talking about the stadium. Another is the North Odd site plan which has been criticized for the change to put mostly

36:06market rate, that means for rich people, to more affordable housing, meaning for poor people without issuing a new request for proposals. My take is this. Why is putting housing there considered so important? For developers, it means profits and for politicians, the tangible results show the public that progress is being made on their watch. But is it the best for the community? Besides, the subsidies are massive. 152.9 million dollars from New York State and 30-year property tax break worth an estimated $5.5 million dollars. That's for less than 300 apartments. And why put all of that housing in what's supposed to be an entertainment recreational district? Not many people live in times square, or would want to, but it's probably the world's

37:08biggest tourist attraction. Canal side needs more attractions, not housing. Besides, it already has residences, the expensive waterfront village condos, as well as the Marine Drive and Perry housing projects. I know Canal side will never be close to Times Square, but if you want to attract visitors, there needs to be more things that can draw tourists. Sure, new housing is needed, but why not build houses instead of apartments? And why not use that money to improve some of Buffalo's struggling neighborhoods? Now, may not be the time to bring in new Bubba Gomes restaurant or Madame Tussauds Wax Museum or M&M store. Just kidding on the last one. To Canal side, especially with Donald Trump's war on Canada going on. But why put something there just to put something there? Why not put a placeholder there like some green space or even a dreaded parking lot until

38:09some tourist attraction could be brought in? Bank of subsidies. Why should government subsidies? I'm sorry. Why should government subsidize the owners of shopping malls to convert them into quote lifestyle centers? Converting emptier, struggling shopping malls into housing is a growing national trend, one that seeks to repurpose them into mixed-use communities. However, full interior conversions are often very costly and difficult due to window layouts and plumbing limits. There are also zoning considerations and building codes to deal with. It usually ends up being more practical to demolish the mall and rebuild from scratch on or near the footprint. That looks like what they're trying to do with the Boulevard Mall now. But why are we giving private property owners who rupt huge profits by collecting rents

39:09from outlets like Walden Books and RadioShack back in the day? I also wonder why the mall that I think would be most suitable for such a conversion? The main place mall isn't even discussed. People living there would have ready access to various institutions and services in the area as well as public transportation. As I pointed out, there are many parts of the city with vacant space that could use the housing. Developers obviously play important roles in new housing, but their wishes shouldn't be prioritized over those of the community. With the Buffalo Bill's season upon us, I also long for the days when there was informative, hitting local coverage of the Buffalo Bill's in particular. Buffalo news reporters like Larry Felser and Jerry Sullivan.

40:10Most of the big stories about the Bill's come from national, not local sources. Do you remember when Coach Sean Nickdermott was fired? All the local media members were rejecting reports that the coach was on his way out, even to the morning of his firing. Most of the time, most of the local sports media act as if their members of the team's public relation staff. It often seems as if they report on the team like they're covering the Erie County Fair or the Chicken Wing Festival. Diehard fans have to go non-local media sites like Tyler Dunns online go long to get real reporting on the bills. Lately, there has been much written about the so-called, quote, French Sunday. A lifestyle trend that emphasizes rest, relaxation, and family time on that day. In France, most shops and sumer, supermarkets close on Sunday, and everyone is urged to

41:12slow down and do the things they enjoy. Well, that also seems to be the case in Poland as well, and I'm sure in much of Europe too. Small convenience stores, restaurants, and gas stations seem to be the only shops open, and people enjoy a leisurely day. For that matter, it used to be the case in the United States until most, quote, blue laws were ended because they were based on religious traditions. By the way, recent studies have shown that ending blue laws have had a negative public health impact in very few long-term economic benefits. Well, I do remember blue laws days, and I do remember when French Sunday, so to speak, was just Sunday in Western New York. You got up, you got dressed, you went to church, you came home, you had family breakfast,

42:17and then sometimes you went visiting. Sometimes you went for a drive in the country. Sometimes you just did family stuff and maybe fought with your younger sisters a little bit. I can't tell you how I know about that stuff. Okay, I'm going to talk about the photographs, take a quick break, and then get into this article. There is a photograph, a colored photograph, group photo, people sitting on steps, just a couple, and then people standing behind. And the photograph is of President Carwell Nevlatski at Yorata, and the president is sitting on the steps. And people are standing behind him.

43:18Looks like a pretty young crowd. And below that photograph is a huge crowd, huge crowd on a beach of some sort, on a body of water of some sort that is not identified, perhaps in the article. And there is what I believe to be a lighthouse up in the higher, there's a rise after the beach with what could be trees, kind of hard to make out. And so the lighthouse is on that rise in the trees. I'm sure this is related to the Yorata, doesn't say how, but I'm going to skip to a quick break

44:20and then we're going to find out all about it. You are listening to a reading of articles and features from the Amphol Eagle on the Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service. This article is from www.President.pl. Yorata, young people engage in discussions on Poland's future. On the last weekend of August, more than 800 young people from across Poland at the invitation of President Kadyl Novratski took part in the unique event. I don't know if I can say this word. Pshishwosh.pl

45:23For two days, the residents in Yorata hosted numerous debates and meetings devoted to Poland's future. The young people had a unique opportunity to speak directly with the head of the state, as well as socialized during sports competitions and enjoy music from well-known artists. The meeting was not a political event. No politicians took part. Rather than being just another discussion about young people, it involved direct conversations with young people about Poland, how they see it, the kind of Poland they want, and how they can help it develop. Until now, the Yorata residents have been shrouded in mystery. Important meetings between the President of Poland and leaders from other countries were held there. However, President Kadyl Novratski has opened the center up to young participants of the event who were selected through an inclusive recruitment process.

46:24The highlight of Saturday's program was the Q&A session, question and answer session, with President Kadyl Novratski. Topics under discussion included international politics, artificial intelligence development, the impact of social media on child and youth development, and the recipe for political success. In his opening remarks, the President noted that the future remains unpredictable and full of uncertainties. We can only make forecasts about it. He also emphasized that Poland's situation is shaped by global events, but that we all politicians and citizens alike can influence the direction it will take. Quote, one thing is certain, and this is what I want to convey to you. Despite these question marks, there is no future for the Republic of Poland without you. There is no future for Poland without young people who, in the coming decades, will take

47:25responsibility for its development, said Kadyl Novratski addressing the events participants. The President of the Republic of Poland assured the audiences that he is keen to engage with young people to find out what they think about the President, but also what kind of future they want. Quote, as a representative of the Middle Generation, I am responsible for building Poland's future while ensuring that the voice of young people is heard loud and clear. At the same time, we must show respect for the experience of older people. It is only by bringing generations together that we can gain strength and progress and make sure that we are moving towards the future, assured the President of Poland. On the first day of the event, the following performers took to the stage. Konrad Skolomowski, Skolim, and Shimon Vonner, the Vonners, followed in the evening by

48:32brothers, Hayo and Hayuk Lee. Participants also had the opportunity to hear an inspirational lecture by Pshemishwav Babias, entitled Poland's Match for Success, Past, Present and Future. In the thematic panel area, there was a debate entitled, Whom Does Poland Need? Who Needs Poland? Yorzyng Marzen, Gelsak, Jakob Dymek, Mate Kojuzek, Kasper Kita, and Mijau Kuzha. Young people also took part in an outdoor strategy game organized by the National Security Bureau. And in unique culinary workshops led by the President's chef, Wulkasz Miecznikowski, and the chef for the Polish National Football Team, Tomasz Lesznyak.

49:36The highlight of Sunday's program was a 7,750-meter run in which the President, presidential couple, joined the young people, taking place in a natural wildlife setting. This sporting activity provided an opportunity to discuss healthy lifestyles. And by the young people, President Novratski also took part in an expert debate, excuse me, entitled, You Can Do More. Among the speakers were Professor Anje Novak, Polina Rilska, Piotr, Górzgin, and Jadosław Krulewski. In the afternoon, the President attended a meeting with young members of the Polish diaspora, including members of Polish communities from the United States and Lithuania. They discussed the needs of Poles living abroad. The issues raised demonstrate the need for the presidential chancellery to address the

50:41challenges faced by the younger generation, particularly in areas such as education, housing, and the labor market. The event also provided an opportunity to discuss the most significant challenges facing Poland, its future development, and the opportunities available to the younger generation with the President's ministers, surrounded by the natural beauty of the hell peninsula. Young people had the opportunity to exchange views on topics crucial to the future of Poland. These organized by the First Lady Marta Novak, discussions over Maca and a self-defense session featured importantly in the second day's agenda. The event also boasted a concert by Jakob Flas in parentheses Kubanczyk, who attracted a large crowd of fans to the stage.

51:42The artist performed some of his most popular songs. Some people joined in the fun by singing along and dancing on the beach. Over the course of two days, young people made active use of the sports zone, which served as a venue for sporting competitions. They could test their skills and try their handed activities, such as slack lining, trick boarding, and skim boarding in numerous competitions and challenges. The fit in gym zone was also very popular, offering young people the opportunity to take care of their fitness and wellbeing. Stretching and dance classes were also held there. Well, I must say, doesn't that sound like a marvelous event? I probably would have liked more of the discussions about a future of a country than—and I know it was fun for who I now think of as kids—but the music and the gym zones and the sporting

52:50events and whatever. I know you have to break up these events a little bit, give people breaks to chill. They can get intense, certainly. But I hope there was a good balance. My goodness, I wish you could see the photo of this crowd. I think all 800 people are on this beach marvelous. And now I'm wondering if maybe it's not a lighthouse after all, and maybe what's in the photo is the Uratah residents. I'm going to have to get home and Google that and see if I can find some pictures and sort that out. Let's jump to a few polkas on tap. On Wednesday, September 16th, polka boosters muting. I'm sorry, polka boosters meeting.

53:52It's a Bill's tailgate party. Sign up is required. It's at Polish Falcons, 445 Columbia Avenue, in Dupu, New York. Doris opened at 7pm. 7 will be playing from 7.30 to 10pm. 7 is the polka band. Saturday, September 26th, polka party at Assumption Church Hall on Amherst Street in Buffalo, New York featuring special delivery. Tickets are $10 in advance. Here's a phone number. 716-864-2135. Again, 716-864-2135. You'll be calling Karen. On Saturday, October 10th, Dozinski Polish Harvest Festival at Corpus Christi Church, 199 Clark Street in Buffalo, New York from 5 to 9pm. Special delivery will be playing.

54:53And I encourage you to go to the Dozinski Polish Harvest Festival. I've been to it. It's just a delightful event. And Saturday, October 17th, and October Fest to Benefit Genesis Center. It's at the Buffalo Distilling Company, 860 Seneca Street in Buffalo. Special delivery light will be playing from 6 to 8pm. There is... I don't know if I'm going to be able to get to this, but I'm going to try to at least give you a little capsule here. Two photographs. One is of a young man in a military, I'm guessing it's army uniform. And next is a color photograph of an older gentleman in a suit and he's standing in front of an American flag.

55:55The caption reads, Kazamir Bukowski, a World War II airman and prisoner of war, and New York State Assemblyman, Patrick Klydzinski and a wreck war veteran. And this article title is ShowPant Concert will be a tribute to veterans. The ShowPant Singing Society will be presenting its 127th anniversary concert on Sunday, October 11th, 2026 at 2.30pm at St. Stanislaus Church, 123 towns in Avenue, Buffalo, New York. The concert honors two local war veterans, Kazamir Bukowski and New York State Assemblyman, Patrick Klydzinski. He served in Iraq as well as the Army National Guard. Tickets are $10 in advance, $5 for students, $15 at the door.

57:03We have also, I want to try to get this in, Chicago Foundation announces James and Lillian Coles's Scholarship recipients. I'm sorry, they at least the recipients and there aren't any from this area. So I'm going to skip that. I thought it was announcing the scholarship. There is what looks to be a good article here, Hard Worker or Workaholic, Psychologists reveal the difference. And that is our weekly Science in Poland article. And you can find it at www.scienceinpoland.pl. You've been listening to a reading of articles and features from the September 10th issue of the Amphol Eagle. We read from the Amphol Eagle every Saturday at 3pm. Your reader has been Joanne Janiński. Thank you for listening. Dovita Nia.

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