Author: Vardapetian Ophelia

Elmar Mamedyarov: "The Resolution Of The Conflict Meets The Interests Of Both Azerbaijan And Armenia And Perhaps, For Armenia It Is Even Profitable Than For Azerbaijan"

Today.Az
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Nov 18 2008
Azerbaijan

Today there is a good legal and mediatory basis for the resolution
of the Karabakh conflict, said Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar
Mamedyarov in his interview to Armenian Mediamax news agency commenting
on the statement of US co-chair of OSCE Minsk Group Matthew Bryza,
who considers that the basic principles of the conflict resolution
can be coordinated by the end of this year or in early next year.

He said that the recently signed Moscow declaration is a kind of a road
map, demonstrating the will of the conflict parties to move forward,
which is proven by the signatures of the Presidents of Azerbaijan
and Armenia.

"In other words, it can be said that there has been created a basis
to attain breakthrough at the talks and it should be used", said
the Minister.

He said the resolution of the conflict meets the interests of both
Azerbaijan and Armenia and perhaps for Armenia than Azerbaijan,
as the lands of our country will be liberated from occupied and
thousands of internally displaced persons will return to their homes.

"However, the conflict resolution will help open communications,
promote Armenia’s participation in regional projects, wide investments
into our country and overall improvement of the climate. Armenia
will gain from it and believe me that Azerbaijan is interested in
flourishing, peaceful and predictable neighbor", noted the Minister.

As for Azerbaijan’s attitude towards attempts to restore political
dialogue between Armenia and Turkey, taken in the past months on the
high level, Mamedyarov said these are the relations of two sovereign
states and he voiced hope that this will have a positive influence
on peace and security in the South Caucasus.

NIGHTINGALE OF ARMENIA FIRST REPUBLICAN CONTEST OF VOCALISTS T0 BE HELD IN YEREVAN

Noyan Tapan

Nov 18, 2008

YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 18, NOYAN TAPAN. The first Republican Contest of
Vocalists under the title Nightingale of Armenia named after famous
opera singer Gohar Gasparian will be held between November 17 to
December 14 in Armenia. As Noyan Tapan correspondent was informed
by RA Ministry of Culture, students of musical colleges, students
and post-graduate students of Yerevan Komitas State Conservatory,
as well as 18-32-year-old professional performers will take part in
the contest.

Contest’s compulsory program includes arias from pieces by composers of
the 17-18th centuries, pieces by Komitas, Armenian composers’ opera
arias and romances. Contest’s gala concert and winners’ awarding
ceremony will take place on December 14, on singer’s birthday, at
A. Spendiarian National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet. Contest’s
steering committee has set monetary prizes for winners, 300 thousand
drams for the first place, 250 thousand for the second place, 200
thousand drams for the third place.

Besides, comforting prizes are also intended for the youngest
participant, for the best performance of Gasparian’s repertoire,
as well as for the best concert master.

Great opera singer Gohar Gasparian died in 2007 May, at the age
of 83. From 1949 the sang the chief arias of 23 operas. Nearly 500
works by Russian, German, French, and Italian composers were in the
singer’s repertoire.

EVEN PART OF CASPIAN HYDROCARBON RESOURCES IS INCOMMENSURABLE WITH RUSSIAN SUPPLIES
Karine Ter-Sahakyan

PanARMENIAN.Net
15.11.2008 GMT+04:00

The energy summit in Baku mostly pursued political goals, which is
quite natural, as Ilham Aliyev has to once more establish himself
in the eyes of his people as a president who always does what is
beneficial for his country.

Against the background of the world crisis and falling prices on
oil the 4th energy summit was organized in Baku on November 14. The
summit was of rather a great significance after the "five-day war"
changed the South Caucasus, since the war proved how "secure" it
is to transit hydrocarbon from the Caspian region to Europe. The
problems of security of hydrocarbons passing through the territory of
Georgia and Turkey had been discussed a lot, but, in all probability,
the war was necessary for total realization of it.

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ It is especially incomprehensible why the Declaration
on outcomes of the 4th Energy Summit says: "We note the positive
experience and successful operation of the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan,
Baku-Novorossiysk, Baku-Supsa oil pipelines, Baku-Tbilisi-Erzerum
and Turkey-Greece gas pipelines which provide efficient delivery of
oil and gas to world and European markets". Fifteen states of the
European Commission signed the Declaration, which in its authors’
opinion can protect Europe against the energy dictate of Russia. On
the eve of the summit the Azeri press actively spoke of "Russia’s
counteraction directed against holding the meeting", but Russia
remained more than neutral and it had all the grounds for it. In spite
of the falling prices on oil, even part of the Caspian hydrocarbon
resources remains incommensurable with Russian supplies. Besides,
the economy of Azerbaijan, despite its bright reports, is still far
from real progress and, most apparently, it will never be able to
catch up with that of Russia, which, on the whole, does not report
rapid advance either.

If we leave aside the mandatory statements on cooperation, friendship
and regional security, which, according to the Declaration authors,
are usually achieved exactly through energy independence, it should
be admitted that the document in essence contains nothing but common
good intentions. The Declaration was joined by Azerbaijan, Bulgaria,
Hungary, Greece, Georgia, Italy, the Baltic States, Poland, Romania,
the USA, Turkey, the Ukraine, Switzerland, and the European Commission.

It is noteworthy that the list excludes France, Great Britain and
Germany, also Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan, let alone Iran. After
all, they have the richest supplies of oil and gas, not to mention
that Iran holds the 4th standing in oil production and Turkmenistan
is the world’s second largest holder of gas reserves. The absence
of Great Britain from this list seems a little strange too as the
British Petroleum (BP) is the operator of the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan
oil pipeline. Thus, London must have its own reasons for not signing
the Declaration, especially when the USA signed it. As for France
and Germany, they are more oriented towards Russian gas and oil,
which was proved at the EU-Russia summit in Nice.

The energy summit in Baku mostly pursued political goals, which
is quite natural, since Ilham Aliyev has to once more establish
himself in the eyes of his people as a president who always does
what is beneficial for his country. The fact that all the documents
he signed are just vain formality does not interest him at all. It
is more important to assure everyone that the world can’t simply do
without the Caspian oil. And however strange it may be, Aliyev is able
to convince some countries, among them Georgia and, sad as it may be,
the USA. All the rest know the price of promises of Official Baku,
and they prefer to keep silent.

However, let us return to the Declaration, which says: "We find
it important to continue pursuing policies aimed at diversifying
the oil and gas supply routes from the Caspian basin to world
and European markets. We emphasize with satisfaction that energy
projects diversifying the sources and routes of transportation of
oil and natural gas, linking the vast reserves of the Caspian basin
to world and European markets, provide great contribution to the
further strengthening of regional cooperation, create more favorable
conditions for a competitive environment and for mutual interests of
energy producer, consumer and transit countries".

The definition "vast reserves of the Caspian basin" arouses great
enthusiasm. The reserves of the Caspian Sea are really immense but
Azerbaijan owns only 1/5 of them. It has pretensions of nearly half
the reserves, and impudently abusing the indefinite status of the
Caspian Sea it pumps out oil of the neighbouring states. It should
also be mentioned that without the Kazakh oil the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan
pipeline would not be functioning. Azerbaijan is simply in a beneficial
geographical location and has managed to preserve normal relations both
with the USA and Russia. However, this position is temporary and very
soon Baku will have to make a choice between these two super-states. On
the whole, either of the options is subject to failure and it is
the extent of losses that makes difference. It may so happen that
successful declarations in fact lead to political collapse, which is
much more serious than any most profitable economic project.

And lastly participants of the summit agreed "to continue efforts
to coordinate actions by the parties in implementing joint projects
aimed at strengthening energy security in Europe, especially gas
transit projects including the Turkey-Greece-Italy Gas Interconnector
(TGI), Nabucco and others routes through Georgia and Turkey and
other projects".

Panorama.am

18:43 15/11/2008

`TALENTS LIKE GOHAR GASPARYAN ARE BORN ONCE A CENTURY’

`Nightingale of Armenia’ vocalists’ first contest named after
Professor Gohar Gasparyan will be conducted. From November 17 to
December 14 the contest will be organized for the first time, said
Gayane Durgaryan, the head of public relations department of Ministry
of Culture to Panorama.am.

According to the source, the mission of the contest is to discover new
talents, to contribute to their development and to honor the master of
Armenian song Gohar Gasparyan.

Students of musical and art schools, Conservatory, professional
singers from 25-30 are welcome to take part.

‘Talents like Gohar Gasparyan are born once a century. The most
difficult creations of world classics seem to be impossible to sing
but they are re-born when Gasparyan sings them. Gohar is a vocal
star,’ singer Zaruhi Dolukhanyan expressed her opinion about Gohar
Gasparyan.

Source: Panorama.am

Fresno Bee, CA
Nov 15 2008

Running on empty in the mean streets

By Armen D. Bacon
11/15/08 00:00:00

My car was running on fumes. I had been running on empty myself. Work
demands, life challenges and simply not enough hours in the day had
siphoned me dry. I was out of sync with the universe and like a
stranger in my own skin. But today was not the day to stop and figure
out why. I needed gas. Pronto.

I headed toward the freeway, well aware that stopping for gas in south
Fresno might not be the wisest thing to do. What had once been my
stomping ground was now often called seedy and unsafe — at least for
a woman traveling solo.

A cop once pulled me over, imploring me to lock my car doors and put
my purse on the floorboard, out of sight, instead of on the seat. His
stern reprimand reminded me of my father and I never forgot the
concerned, parental look in his eyes.

The neighborhood has changed in four decades. But today I was in such
a rush that when I pulled into the station, I ignored the policeman’s
instructions. I left my keys in the car, purse on the seat and started
pumping gas. I was not accustomed to looking over my shoulder. After
all, this was my community. My Fresno. And besides, the gas station is
across the street from Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church. My
church.

I barely noticed the man next to the station’s façade. But then I took
a glimpse. He was wearing a baseball cap, hands tucked deep into his
pockets. His appearance was rugged and slightly disheveled, but I
didn’t give him a second thought.

Over the years, my instincts had been finely tuned. As a college
student, I ventured off alone to Europe. I was mugged and robbed on a
night train between France and Italy. Later I wandered into a pair of
forbidden alleys while exploring the streets of Morocco. Although I
had lived to talk about these adventures, they definitely sharpened my
intuitive senses. If danger was looming, I generally got a signal. But
there was no reason to worry here. After all, I was in my own
backyard.

I continued to pump gas into my thirsty vehicle, the only thing
separating me from the stranger. I noticed him walking toward me. The
next thing I heard was my name. I had never seen him before. Suddenly
I felt as though I had been cast in an episode of "Twilight Zone." Who
was this man?

"Hey, I know you," he said, repeating my name. Something in his tone
made me uneasy, but he began smooth-talking me. He knew I was a
writer. I blushed as he described one of my essays, complimenting me
to high heaven for my literary prowess. I lowered my guard and
extended a hand. It seemed he was not someone to fear — he was a
loyal fan. Well, at least a fan.

His appearance indicated he was Armenian. He confirmed his roots and
introduced himself.

Although the name didn’t ring a bell, I mentally placed him in the
category of extended family. That’s what we do in the Armenian
culture. If your name ends in "-ian," you are considered family. It’s
an Armenian thing.

The Armenian mother in me had already taken over and I was suddenly
more worried about his safety and well-being than the fact that my
purse was wide open and in full view on the front seat. He told me he
had a flat tire and had left his wallet at home. Might I spare $8 so
he could fix the tire?

Before he could finish, I broke in, insistent that he allow me to come
to his rescue. Reaching for my wallet, I heard him fall all over
himself with gratitude as he reiterated how embarrassed and humiliated
he was to ask me for $12. His words puzzled me. Had I misunderstood
him, or did the amount mysteriously grow by four dollars? I started
feeling as though the lines were blurring between my heroic gesture
and the possibility I was falling prey to a scam. But after all, he
was Armenian, and I have done far more for complete strangers.

Finally, I looked around and realized there was no flat-tired vehicle
in sight. Nonetheless, I opened my wallet and handed him the $12. He
thanked me profusely and stepped aside, clever enough not to overstay
his welcome.

I couldn’t help but watch him through my rear view mirror. He was
walking away from the gas station, head solemnly pointed down, hands
back inside his pockets, and all of a sudden, he appeared full of
sorrow and shame. There was no car. No flat tire. We are a very proud
people. I think he knew that I knew.

His gait became brisk. I turned my car around, facing in his direction
and just gazed at him as he fled on foot, becoming smaller into the
distance. A flood of emotions consumed me: sadness, anger, pity,
rage. I wondered how he would spend the money.

(Weeks later I learned through the Armenian grapevine that he was a
rather hopeless and habitual gambler. Homeless and living on the
streets. Estranged from his family. I imagined their pain and anguish,
their sense of loss and betrayal. Armenian sons are precious family
members, right up there with royalty.)

Then his footsteps stopped abruptly. He turned around, most certainly
not expecting to see my car facing in his direction. Almost in slow
motion, our eyes locked. He turned around, this time for good and just
kept walking.

On an otherwise typical Fresno day, I stopped for gas and paid an
extra $12 to fill up my tank. In the course of doing so, I had a
head-on collision with a complete stranger who thought he knew me. In
the end, the only things we had in common were our Armenian roots and
the fact that earlier in the day, we had both been running on empty.

Armen D. Bacon is senior director for communications and public
relations for the Fresno County Office of Education.

MARIOS KAROYIAN CONVINCED THAT HIS VISIT TO OPEN NEW PAGE IN ARMENIAN-CYPRIAN RELATIONS

Noyan Tapan

Nov 13, 2008

YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 13, NOYAN TAPAN. Receiving on November 13 the
President of the House of Representatives of Cyprus Marios Karoyian
who is on an official visit to Armenia, the Armenian President Serzh
Sargsyan said that M.

Karoyian is the highest-ranking foreign state official of Armenian
descent, and Armenia admires his success. He attached great importance
to the visit of M. Karoyian to Armenia both as the President of the
Cyprian parliament and as a compatriot.

According to the RA presidential press service, S. Sargsyan expressed
satisfaction at the high level of Armenia’s political relations with
Cyprus and efficient cooperation in international structures. He
underlined that the two countries have a great field of cooperation
within the framework of the European Neighborhood Policy.

M. Karoyian in his turn stated that Cyprus intends to expand the
friendly links between the two countries and peoples. He expressed
confidence that his visit will open a new page in relations of the
parliaments of Armenia and Cyprus.

The sides were unanimous in their opinion that the Cyprian President’s
visit to Armenia scheduled for early 2009 will become a serious
stimulus for further development of Armenian-Cyprian relations.

AGAIN ABOUT COMPROMISES, AND NOT ONLY…
By Kim Gabrielian

AZG Armenian Daily
13/11/2008

Karabakh conflict

We should not put the political conception of compromise in a formula
"Return of territories equals recognition of independence". It has
no prospects, and this kind of approach is only a type of commercial
psychology. The issue should be presented taking into account the
fact that Azerbaijan has blockaded NKR during the last two decades
depriving it of vital roads, also making attempts at physical
annihilation of Karabakh.

The meaning of the conflict is separation of Karabakh from Azerbaijan,
and if it is out of discussions, speaking of any compromise becomes
meaningless.

Keeping of the security zone is of vital importance not only at
present but also in the future, as Karabakh will remain an apple of
discord in the region whether we want it or not..

When Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov after August incidents
insisted that Ossian-Abkhazian solution could not be a precedent for
Karabakh we saw that his announcement were in double standards. It is
evident that with recognition of independence of Ossetia and Abkhazia
Russia corrected the Soviet mistake – it only retuned its previous
prefects. Russia is outlining the new citadels of the superpower.

Attempts will be made to turn Karabakh into a citadel as well, but
not by means of recognition.

What about the "south" project, we can have a certain view of it
through the Maindorf declaration signed trilaterally. The result of
the distressing discussions may be a sharp resolution – a swift war;
an approbated method in different conflicts. In order to avoid global
transformations it is the best way to undo the Gordian knot and only
after that to proofread the political results of it.

In this sense, if Azerbaijan succeeds in narrowing Karabakh security
zone by means of a blitz, international opinion will become unimportant
to it. At the best, it will be condemned for breaking the agreements,
and sanctions will not be imposed by the mediator countries. Quite
the reverse, they will take the opportunity to bring peacekeeping
troops into the region.

In case of nearing the territory of Nagorno Karabakh by means of a
blitz or compromise, Azerbaijan will benefit, as the contact line will
be already within the bounds of its territorial inviolability. After
that, Azerbaijan will agree to negotiate at any level. And Karabakh
issue will appear in a situation where the importance of the Armenian
participation will decrease, and involvement of Karabakh will take
a formal turn.

>From the above-mentioned we come to a conclusion that we should not
think of ceding territories, but reinforcing them.

RA PRESIDENT: COMMISSION OF HISTORIANS ON ARMENIAN GENOCIDE NEEDLESS

PanARMENIAN.Net
11.11.2008 15:30 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Formation of a commission of historians to study
the fact of the Armenian Genocide is absolutely needless, the Armenian
President said.

"We want to establish diplomatic relations with Turkey and have
open borders," Serzh Sargsyan said in an interview with Frankfurter
Allgemeine Zeitung.

"Turkey’s acknowledgement of the Armenian Genocide should not be a
precondition for establishment of relations. European countries did
not need commissions of historians to develop normal relations,"
he underscored.

"We want to restore our relations with Turkey and Azerbaijan. We
want to build a link connecting Armenia and Iran. The stronger
infrastructure we have the more attractive and secure Armenia will be,"
President Sargsyan said.

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PRESS RELEASE

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Yerevan Summer Intern Program’s Second Season a Grand Success;
Applications for 2009 Now Available

On Saturday, August 2, 2008, the second year of the AGBU Yerevan Summer
Intern Program (YSIP) concluded when the last of 18 students returned
home to their respective countries, enriched with memories and armed
with new knowledge and a bond with the heritage of their motherland.

During the five-week program, the participating students, hailing from
six countries (United States, Canada, Russia, Australia, Syria and
Switzerland), worked as interns in some of Armenia’s premier
institutions and corporations, like Converse Bank, Cafesjian Foundation,
Gevorgyan Gallery, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), TUMO
Design Studio, the American University of Armenia (AUA), The Future is
Yours charity, the Philharmonic Orchestra, Shoghakat TV Channel and a
range of leading medical institutions.

While summer internships are common in the Western world, they have only
recently become more prevalent in Armenia. Thus, it is no surprise that
YSIP supervisors also found the experience equally educational and
rewarding.

Founded in 2007, YSIP is AGBU’s third summer intern program, joining the
New York and Paris programs, which offer college-age students a complete
mix of professional and cultural, as well as personal experiences,
leading to lifelong friendships. The Yerevan program is unique in that
it gives Armenians studying in different educational institutions all
over the world a chance to increase their work experience while directly
reconnecting them to their heritage. This year’s program coordinators
were Viktoria Grigorian from the AGBU New York office and Hasmik
Khalapyan, AGBU Armenian Representation Educational Projects Coordinator
in Yerevan.

While workdays were mostly spent gaining hands-on professional
experience, in the evenings and weekends YSIP participants were given
the opportunity to explore Armenia and Karabakh. Interns enjoyed weekend
trips to Ashtarak, Dilijan, Etchmiadzin, Garni, Geghard, Khor Virap,
Lake Sevan, Noravank, and Oshakan.

They also visited the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh, where they met with
the Karabakh’s Parliamentary Speaker Ashot Ghulyan and visited the
statue of Alex Manoogian in Stepanakert. The interns visited Gandzasar
and Shushi, and, accompanied by AGBU Artsakh Projects Coordinator
Sassoun Baghdassarian, got acquainted with the AGBU projects carried out
in Karabakh.

In addition to these excursions, YSIP students also participated in
evening and weekend activities in Yerevan, including Armenian dance
lessons at the Nork Children’s Center, language courses at the American
University of Armenia (AUA), cooking classes and a tour of the city’s
museums. The group also enjoyed the Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra’s
performance of Madame Butterfly at the Yerevan Opera House.

Program participants were treated to several lectures presented by a
wide range of professionals, including Ashot Ghulyan, Chairman of
National Assembly of Karabakh; Dr. Armen Aivazyan, Director of the
Ararat Strategic Research Center and an expert on Armenian history; and
Hayk Demoyan, Director of the Genocide Museum. The interns also visited
the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial to pay homage to the victims of the
Armenian Genocide, after getting acquainted with the materials of the
Genocide Museum presented by Demoyan.

The final reception took place at the Yerevan Museum of Folk Art, which
was attended by the program participants, their immediate supervisors,
coordinators, AGBU Armenian Representation officials, and other guests.
The supervisors were familiarized with AGBU’s programs in Armenia and
abroad, and highly praised the work of their interns. The Republic of
Armenia’s Ombudsman Armen Harutyunian mentioned Russian-Armenian Gor
Sahakian’s and Anna Kalashian’s high sense of responsibility. Director
of the "Future is Yours" NGO Narine Sarkissian, in turn, praised the
devotion of Ani Demirjian and Seda Bayramian in teaching English to the
orphans. As a result, now, after a month’s course, the orphans are
greeting the foreign guests of the orphanage.

To keep friends and family informed about their homeland experiences,
YSIP interns posted items from their time in Armenia and Karabakh on a
specially prepared Facebook page. The interns now use this site to keep
in touch with each other throughout the year.

Armenia’s H1 Public Television and Shoghakat TV Company also shot
different episodes of the interns’ activities, including the
supervisors’ reception, with the goal of preparing a film in the future.

"It was an unforgettable experience that no doubt makes me prouder to be
Armenian. I think that the program meets its mission in developing and
instilling a sense of heritage in diasporan Armenians," said Andrew
Batmanian of Australia.

The interns enjoyed a farewell dinner with live music at Monte Christo
restaurant before returning home with the summer experience of a
lifetime.

Most of the expenses of this second YSIP session were subsidized by Mr.
and Mrs. Nazar and Artemis Nazarian of Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. Mr.
Nazarian formerly served as Vice President and Treasurer of the AGBU
Central Board of Directors; presently he is a member of the AGBU Council
of Trustees.

The AGBU Yerevan Summer Intern Program () places young,
aspiring Armenians in five-week internships at leading institutions,
organizations and corporations in Yerevan, Armenia, while providing a
well-rounded program of Armenian cultural, educational and community
service activities. To obtain an application or information about the
2009 program, please email [email protected].

For more information about AGBU and its worldwide programs, please visit

HERITAGE VOWS TO DEMAND RESIGNATION IF…

Lragir.am
15:08:59 – 11/11/2008

On November 11 at the Hayatsk press club Member of Parliament Anahit
Bakshiyan, Heritage Party, and the spokesman for the party Hovsep
Khurshudyan presented the statement of the Heritage Party on the
declaration which Armenia, Russia and Azerbaijan signed in Moscow. The
Heritage considers the declaration as unacceptable, worrying.

The party also spoke against the unilateral return of territories. The
Heritage proposes exchange, such as Aghdam in return for Shahumyan,
for instance, because we lost Shahumyan, and the refugees have no
possibility to live in their homeland. According to the Heritage
Party, if Azerbaijan raises the issue of return of its refugees,
Armenia should put forward the issue of return of its refugees,
up to return to Baku.

The Heritage Party stated to agree with the decision of the opposition
to pause for the government to take its time to deal with external
problems. If they see that the government fails to use that chance,
as Hovsep Khurshudyan said, the Heritage Party will make a tougher
evaluation, and will demand the resignation of the president.

In answer to the question of reporters what a tough evaluation means,
whether it is going to be just a tough statement or they will take
action, the representatives of the Heritage Party said they are not
going to use terror. The reporters asked whether there is nothing else
to do between statements and terror. The spokesman for the Heritage
Party Khurshudyan said the Heritage Party has never been confined to
statements, and has always acted, participated in protests, and this
time too, it will use these means.

Anahit Bakshiyan said other political forces have spoken against
the declaration, and if they reach agreement, they are ready to go
on protest rallies. Hovsep Khurshudyan also said the recognition
of Karabakh, a bill on which the Heritage Party presented to the
parliament in 2007 which was rejected, remains on the agenda of the
Heritage Party.