PAGE 14, THE CALIFORNIA COURIER, OCTOBER 2, 2014 Glendale Resident SAS Publishes New Volume of Journal Ararat Foundation Hosts Several Events Charged for Smuggling FRESNO - The Society for Ar- concludes that the German media To Commemorate Genocide Centennial Armenians into US menian Studies announced the came to accept that something By Salpi Edgarian such as Arthur Hagopian, former- By Tony Perry publication of Volume 22 (2013) akin to genocide (the word not ly known as MisterX, Salpi Ke- Times of the Journal of the Society for yet having been invented) had LA CRESCENTA, CA – The leshian, Marian Pachanian, Ana- SAN DIEGO - A fourth person Armenian Studies (JSAS). Edited occurred, clearly describing the “Ararat Foundation” held sev- hid Nersessian, Salpy Mailyan, has been charged with being part by Dr. Sergio La Porta (California killing of the Armenians as the eral events to commemorate the Davit Samuelian, Razmik Man- of what federal prosecutors in San State University, Fresno), JSAS annihilation or extermination of Armenian Genocide Centennial, sourian and Ardashes Avetian. Diego say was an international 22 contains several articles and a people. starting August 30 in Tujunga, , Salpy Kerkonian played the flute, ring devoted to smuggling Ar- communications from new con- The final two articles of this Van Nuys, Pasadena, and Glen- Lilit Khojayan played on canon menian nationals into the United tributors to the Journal. Not only volume concern themselves with dale.CA. All the events were and Aram Lepejian accompanied States without proper documents are the names new, but also their modern Armenian literature. In dedicated to honor the Freedom on the piano. from Mexico. contributions provide insight into her study of Leonardo Alishan’s Maria Yanakopulus, 57, of Fighters in Van, Mousa Ler, Large crowds were in atten- material that has heretofore re- poetics, Alina Gharabegian sug- Glendale, was charged Monday Aintab and the lands lost during dance for each event, and the loud ceived inadequate attention. The gests that an examination of af- with attempting to bring three the Armenian Genocide. applause after every speaker and appearance of fresh scholars and fective cultural difference pre- Armenians across the San Ysidro Laura Melikian welcomed the performer were clear indications scholarship bodes well for the fu- sented in the Armenian literary border with phony green cards, ture of the field. tradition can potentially collapse audience on behalf of "Ararat of true appreciation and delight the reported. Foundation." Rev. Mike Deguz- to be part of these Pre-Centenni- Eight articles on various aspects categories of East and West that Two other Glendale residents of Classical and Modern Arme- are often strictly defined through man greeted the audience Tu- al educational programs, which -- Varduhi Avagyan, 42, and Meri nian Studies, including one in religious lines in Western scholar- junga. Rev. Nareg Pehlivanian are scheduled to be presented all Avetisyan, 40 -- were arrested in Armenian, comprise Volume 22. ship. and Rev. Komidas Torosian con- over the . Upcom- November. Grigor Chatalyan, 44, Also included are six communi- And finally, Alvard Semirdjy- ducted the opening prayers and ing events are being scheduled at of North Hollywood, was arrested gave their blessings on behalf of the Montebello Armenian Center, in June and charged with being cations, and a revised version of a an-Bek‘mezyan explores the de- Archbishop Moushegh Mardiros- Torrance Armenian Center, Fres- the ringleader. talk delivered at NAASR in Bel- velopment and modification of sian, of the Western Prelacy of no, Sacramento, San Francisco, Prosecutors accuse the group of mont, MA; three review essays; linguistic features of modern and the Armenian Apostolic Church Orange County, West Los Ange- charging Armenian nationals as and three book reviews. post-modern Eastern Armenian of America. Guests speakers in- les, Hollywood Armenian Center much as $18,000 each to be flown Volume 22 begins with two arti- prose fiction. cluded Mike Sosikian, Dr. Gara- and Rancho Mirage Armenian to Moscow and then to Cancun, cles on issues in Classical Arme- The communications included bet Momjian, Dr. Vahram Shem- Church in Palm Springs, San Di- Mexico. nian Studies. The first, by Robert in this volume similarly address massian, and Mardig Madenjian, ego and , Nevada. Once in Cancun, they were Hewsen, clarifies the relationship a wide range of topics, including who educated the audience on all Donations to help support the brought to Tijuana where they between four seemingly indepen- the interpretation of a passage in the details of how Turks attacked presentations may be sent to “Ar- received immigration documents dent, yet inter-related, territories Movsēs Xorenac‘i’s History of Van, Mousa Ler, Aintab, and oth- arat Foundation” at 3115 Foothill that had been issued to other peo- mentioned in early Armenian the Armenians concerning the er cities. Blvd. M-173, La Crescenta, CA ple, prosecutors said. texts. construction of Artashat; cor- Film producer, Bared Maronian 91214 and support a worthy cause David Zakarian’s essay focuses rections to Bedoukian’s study of showed the film on the “Orphans of seeking justice and spread the Vanes Martirosyan on the description of the reigns Artashesian coins; the therapeu- of the Arshakuni queens, Paran- of the Genocide,” and the upcom- truth of what actually took place tic application of music in me- dzem and Zarmandukht, in the ing film he is preparing, called by reliable sources. dieval Armenia; an analysis of a To Fight Oct. 4 in fourth century, in order to arrive “Armenian Woman of 1915.” For more details on the upcom- Mamluk inscription dating to the at an analysis of the institution of Professor, and filmmaker Dr. ing events, you may call “Ararat year 1450 found in the Armenian queenship during the Arshakuni Kay Mouradian played her doc- Foundation” at 818-549-9001, or Connecticut Resort Monastery of St. James, Jerusa- umentary film , “My Mother’s visit www.AraratFoundation.org/ GLENDALE (Pan Armenian. period. net) - Vanes “Nightmare” Mar- Following these two articles lem; Nader Shah’s relations with Voice.” Nune Avetisyan was the specialevents, also www.Face- the Armenians of Iran; a report on master of ceremony. Well known book.com/AraratFoundation. tirosyan will face Willie Nelson are six essays on various topics the political lobbying efforts be- singers and musicians took part, on Oct 4, at Foxwoods Resort of Modern Armenian history and Casino in Mashantucket, Conn., culture. The section commences hind the erection of two statues to in a junior box- with a detailed examination by Aliyev and the Khojaly massacres Armenian POW Freed by Azerbaijan ing match. The 10-round boxing Sebouh Aslanian on the book in Mexico City; and a reflection match (154 lbs. limit) will be part publishing trade that originated at on Raphael Lemkin’s discourse By Hasmik Grigorian ers. of a quadruple-header televised the Armenian Mkhitarist Monas- on the Armenian Genocide. The Armenian military said that on Showtime. tery in Venice. The three review essays con- YEREVAN (Azatutyun.am) - the soldier was forced to present Martirosyan, born in Armenia Next are three contributions tained in this volume address re- The Azerbaijani authorities have a false version of events under and currently residing in Glen- that address different aspects of cent works on the region of Art- released an Armenian soldier duress. It insisted that he crossed dale, comes into the fight ranked the Armenian Genocide. In the from custody and immediately the "line of contact" around Kara- the #6 junior middleweight con- sakh, the Azeri appropriation of first study, Jonas Kauffelt brings deported him to an unknown third bakh by accident. tender by Ring Magazine with a George Bournoutian’s work for to light the work of the Danish country one year after he was tak- The Defense Ministry in Yere- record of 34 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw, political purposes, and the many Lutheran Christian missionary, en prisoner near Nagorno-Kara- van condemned the televised ap- and 21 knockouts. Willie Nelson publications issued in coordina- Karen Jeppe (1876-1935), who bakh, his family said on Friday. pearance as well as the fact that of Cleveland, Ohio, is ranked the tion with the commemoration of joined the De Danske Armenier- Injighulyan has contacted his Injighulian was made to wear an #7 contender by Ring Magazine the 500th anniversary of Arme- venner (DDA, the Danish Friends family and said that he feels well, Azerbaijani army uniform as a with a record of 23 wins, 1 loss, nian printing. of Armenia) in 1903. his brother, Harutyun told Pan- gross violation of international 1 draw, and 13 knockouts. Mar- The JSAS is available for pur- Vahram Shemmassian, on the orama.am. conventions on treatment of pris- tirosyan, a former chase by contacting the Society other hand, looks at the role the “He is in good health and is free oners of war. member of the US Olympic Box- for Armenian Studies Secretariat ing team, participated in the Sum- Armenian Prelacy of Aleppo and this is already good,” Haru- According to Injighulian's by telephone at 559-278-2669 or mer Olympics in Greece in 2004. played in providing help to refu- tyun noted. brother, Harutyun, news of the by email at barlowd@csufresno. Martirosyan is especially eager gees arriving in the early months “Now we hope he will return Armenian POW's release was to fight in front of the Armenian of the Genocide. Based upon an edu. home. What is important now is communicated to his family by communities of New England. examination of two files found in Back issues of the JSAS are that Hakob is not in Azerbaijan the International Committee of He said, “It’s always inspiring the Prelacy archives, the author also available for purchase. and that he is free,” the POW’s the Red Cross (ICRC). to see the Armenian flag waving brother said. sheds important light on the hu- and my fellow compatriots in the manitarian activities of the Refu- Subscribe a Friend The 23-year-old soldier crossed crowd cheering when I fight. I’ve into Azerbaijani-controlled ter- gee Committee formed for the or Relative to Let Our Readers Know heard about the Armenians of purpose of alleviating the plight ritory east of Karabakh in dis- What You Think! Watertown, Providence, Worces- The California Courier. puted circumstances in August of the new arrivals. ter and New Britain and their The final essay concerning the Keep them Informed of 2013. Shortly afterwards he was love of sports. I’m hoping the E-mail a Letter Armenian Genocide is by Stefan Armenian News Worldwide. paraded on Azerbaijani televi- Armenian community is there to Ihrig who examines the reception Call (818) 409-0949 sion saying that he surrendered to support me at Foxwoods on Oct to the Editor! of the assassination of Talât Pasha Azerbaijani forces after being ill- 4. I’ve trained extremely hard for or E-mail treated by one of his command- [email protected] this fight.” by Soghomon Tehlirian in 1921 in the German public sphere. He [email protected]