AIDS KILLED 91 In Armenia
ArmRadio.am
11.08.2006 16:10
91 lethal incomes of AIDS have been recorded in Armenia over 18 years
since the first case of the disease in Armenia, Arminfo reported.
According to the Republican HIV/AIDS Prevention Center, among the
victims were 18 women and 3 children. The first lethal income of AIDS
in Armenia was registered in 2001. The number of AIDS-infected has
sharply risen also this year. Since the beginning of the epidemic in
1988, 141 cases of AIDS were recorded.
Since the registration of the first HIV-AIDS infected patient, the
number of HIV-infected patients reached 420 people (96 women and 8
children). This year 51 new cases of HIV were fixed. Majority of women
(92.7%) were neither prostitutes nor drug addicts. They were infected
by their own husbands, who in their turn, got the infection in CIS,
particularly in Russia and Ukraine. 53.2% of the infected men are drug
addicts. The specialists of the Center say the official statistics
cannot display the real situation with HIV-AIDS in the country as
the real figures ten times exceed the official statistics.
According to the assessment of the Center’s personnel, there are over
3,000 HIV-infected people in Armenia.

POLISH PREMIER VISITS NAZI CAMP SITE IN RESPONSE TO GERMAN EXPELLEES’ EXHIBITION
TV Polonia, Warsaw
10 Aug 06
Presenter] And now about the Berlin exhibition that was opened to
the public today and that has been arousing enormous controversy
for a long time. The exhibition devoted to expulsions in Europe was
organized by the head of the German Expellees Association, Erika
Steinbach. Most Polish commentators feel that this is a successive
step leading towards the obliteration of the truth about World War II.
Prime Minister Jaroslaw Kaczynski broke-off his holiday today and
visited the German concentration camp site at Sztuthof [Polish:
Sztutowo – in northern Poland]. He said that he had done so in order
to recall who had been the aggressor and who had allowed this enormous
crime. Here is [reporter] Jacek Karnowski:
[Reporter] A successive exhibition, and successive controversies. The
expellees are taking care that the memory of their wrongs will remain
constantly alive. In Berlin, they are showing their fate alongside
that of other nations that have lost their homelands: Armenians,
Bosnians, Jews. There is also a lot about Poles – those who were
expelled from the East and from the Zamosc region.
[Erika Steinbach, head of the Expellees Association, with Polish
translation overlaid] I would also like this exhibition to be
visited by Poles. This would please me very much, we could talk
about everything.
[Reporter] The German expellees thus want to be perceived like other
victims of ethnic cleansing. And this is what arouses the greatest
fears. There is little room here for any indication of who was the
exclusive perpetrator of the wartime cataclysm.
[Jaroslaw Kaczynski, prime minister of the Republic of Poland]
There was an aggressor at the time, there was a state that admitted
enormous atrocities, there were authorities with wide social support
that decided on these atrocities and that planned them.
[Reporter] In reply to the exhibition, the prime minister today visited
the former camp at Sztuthof, a place where the Germans murdered 65,000
people. He paid homage to completely innocent victims, those who were
not aggressors but also those who resisted.
[Helga Hirsch, commentator, in German, with Polish translation
overlaid] There is no coincidence that the Polish prime minister
travelled today to Sztuthof. I can say that I am sad that Poles cling
so strongly to their stereotypes. We here perceive your suffering.
[Reporter] The Berlin exhibition is a testing ground. If it is
well-received, the road to the construction of the Centre Against
Expulsions will be considerably shortened, and then the expellees
will write their fate into the German identity on a lasting basis.
[Frank Herold, Berliner Zeitung journalist, in German, with Polish
translation overlaid] The subject of the expellees is not the main
problem in Germany, but the interest is indeed large. The expulsions
play a greater role in public debate than they did 10-15 years ago.
[Reporter] Erika Steinbach cannot in fact call herself an expellee. Her
parents occupied this house in Rumia [near Gdansk] after the outbreak
of war [in 1939]. Her father was a soldier in the Wehrmacht and her
mother was an official from Berlin. Despite this, she is close to
the success of her life – the construction of the centre.
[Professor Czeslaw Madajczyk, Polish Academy of Sciences] This is
also a bit of a test of the resistance of the Polish side – how far
such things will be accepted and how far not.
[Reporter] Small groups of German and Polish young people protested
against the exhibition. But the head of the German parliament turned
up at the opening. For some Poles, this is proof that the expellees
are successfully persuading the German elites to their point of view.
[Irena Lipowicz, expert on German affairs] This threatens to bring a
deviation from the very much tried and tested line of Polish-German
reconciliation that was commenced by the letter of the Polish bishops
to the German bishops [in 1965].
[Reporter] Sixty years after the war, we can thus see the beginnings
of a successive struggle for memory. This is why the authorities in
Warsaw are returning to the idea of calculating all Polish losses
from the wartime years.
[Krzysztof Olendzki, deputy minister of culture] The point is for us
to know how large was the scale of genocide, to become aware of this,
so that this can never happen again.
[Reporter] Contrary to announcements, the Polish-German treaty of
1990 was not shown at the exhibition in Berlin – this was the treaty
in which Berlin renounced its claims to its former [eastern] lands.

“SIDE INCOME” IN DRAM AMOUNTS
Lragir.am
11 Aug 06
The dropping exchange rate of the dollar brought about panic and
uncertainty among certain officials of Armenia. Their salaries are
naturally in drams. But the salary is not a source of income for them
but an alibi rather. They earn their living in dollars. “Side income”
is meant. We have learned that certain public officials decided to
take the “side income” in drams. However, our source has not found out
yet by which exchange rate they will calculate the “side income”. In
brief, this information proves the effectiveness of the policy of
revaluation of the dram.

HERD ENTERS MINED ZONE IN VOSKEPAR
Noyan Tapan
Aug 10 2006
IJEVAN, AUGUST 10, NOYAN TAPAN. In consequence of carelessness
of the herdsman of the village of Voskepar, Tavush marz, the herd
left without control entered the border mined zone on August 8. The
explosion of mines killed 10 of 33 cows. The herdsman, with the cow
owners’ and border-guards’ assistance, managed to drive other 23 cows
out of the mined field.

DIRECTOR OF “MERCI” FASHION JEWELRY SHOP KILLED IN HIS FLAT
Noyan Tapan
Aug 10 2006
YEREVAN, AUGUST 10, NOYAN TAPAN. Dead body of Armen Grigorian, the
“Merci” fashion jewelry shop director, with numerous tures of skull
bones, was found on early August 9. The dead body was found in the
latter’s flat, on the bed, with tied hands and feet. A.Grigorian
died at his place, because of serious body injuries. According to the
information of the RA Prosecutor’s General Office, a criminal action
was brought on the fact at the Prosecutor’s Office of the Yerevan
communities of Kentron and Nork-Marash. The action was brought on
the signs of Article 104.1 of the RA Criminal Code.

ARA AYVAZIAN APPOINTED RA AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY TO FINLAND, DENMARK, NORWAY AND SWEDEN
Noyan Tapan
Aug 10 2006
YEREVAN, AUGUST 10, NOYAN TAPAN. RA President Robert Kocharian signed
decrees on August 10 on pluralistically appointing Ara Ayvazian the
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of
Armenia to the Republic of Finland, Denmark, Norway, the Kingdom
of Sweden (residence in Yerevan). The RA President’s Press Office
informs about it.

15 ENTRANTS, WON IN INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIADS, ADDRESS TO REPUBLICAN ENTRANCE COMMISSION FOR ENTERING HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION WITHOUT ENTRANCE EXAMS
Noyan Tapan
Aug 10 2006
YEREVAN, AUGUST 10, NOYAN TAPAN. 15 entrants, won in international
olympiads, addressed to the Republican Entrance Commission (REC)
on exams this year.
As Lilit Galstian, the REC responsible for press informed the Noyan
Tapan correspondent, according to the acting order, winners of
international olympiads may enter the intitution of higher education
they prefer, without entrance exams. According to L.Galstian,
the issue of 2 of those entrants has already been discussed at the
sitting of the commission. They were winners of the “Mendeleyev”
international olympiad and entered the higher educational institution
they preferred. L.Galstian mentioned that other 13 entrants’ issue
will be decided during the sitting to take place soon.

PRESS RELEASE
WESTERN DIOCESE
3325 North Glenoaks Blvd. Burbank, CA 91504
Tel: (818) 558-7474 Fax: (818) 558-6333
E-mail: [email protected]
Website:
Diocesan News
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RETIREMENT DINNER FOR G. STEVE SIMONIAN
August 3, 2006
His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western
Diocese, conducted the Invocation during a dinner celebrating the
retirement of G. Steve Simonian, Chief of the LA County District
Attorney Bureau of Investigation.
( ws/story.php?id=133)
ACTIVITIES BY VERY REV. FR. DAJAD YARDEMIAN
August, 2006
Within the ecclesiastic, religious and cultural realm, Very
Rev. Fr. Dajad Dz. V. Yardemian, aside from his daily responsibilities
and Sunday Divine Liturgies and Sermons, as the Vicar General of the
Diocese also participates in several projects and events within the
Armenian community of Los Angeles, as well as the community at large
(cultural, interfaith and interreligious), officially representing the
Western Diocese and the Primate.
( ry.php?id=132)
DIOCESAN SUMMER CAMP BEGINS FINAL SESSION
Primate Blesses Plaques
His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western
Diocese, visited the Camp on Monday and Tuesday, August 7-8, 2006. At
the camp His Eminence met with the youth and engaged in one-on-one
dialogues. On Monday His Eminence conducted a blessing ceremony of two
commemorative plaques, in the name of John Hovhannes Vartan Kertchoyan
and Vartkes Barsam.
( y.php?id=134)
PRIMATEÂ’S VISIT TO FRESNO, TURLOCK
Blessing of the Grapes
On Sunday, August 9, 2006 His Eminence celebrated Divine Liturgy at
the California Armenian Home in Fresno and conducted the ceremony of
the Blessing of Grapes.In the afternoon the Primate was present at
Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross Armenian Church in Turlock, during which
he honored Mr. and Mrs. Daniel and Patricia Aydenian for their many
years of service.
( ry.php?id=135)
DIVINE LITURGY IN YETTEM
Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
On Sunday, August 13, 2006, the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin
Mary, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, will
celebrate Divine Liturgy and conduct the ceremony of the Blessing of
Grapes at St. Mary Armenian Church in Yettem.
( y.php?id=136)
NEW ACTIVITIES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Activites of Dioecse Expand
The Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America has
initiated various projects in the field of religious education in
order to cater to the spiritual needs of our faithful.The projects
include the preparation of religion textbooks, various The television
programs, and Bible study.
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ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH OF CANADA
New Location for Liturgy
We would like to inform the faithful that the structure located at
4476 Foothill Blvd. which we were renting has been sold and as such
Divine Liturgy will no longer be held at that location. Upon the
arrangements of His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate,
beginning Sunday, August 6 we invite you to attend Divine Liturgy at
the Lanterman Auditorium in La Canada.
( y.php?id=138)
PRIMATE MAKES A PLEA TO AID VICTIMS OF LEBANON WAR
Fundraising Efforts Continue
His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western
Diocese would hereby like to make a plea to the faithful of the
Diocese to contribute and extend a helping hand to those affected by
the war in Lebanon. We urge the Armenian-American community in
California and throughout the Western United States to show solidarity
with the Armenian community of Lebanon – one of the largest Armenian
communities remaining in the Middle East.
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EVENING OF APPRECIATION
Dedicated to the AGBU
An evening of appreciation will be held at the the Western Diocese
dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the AGBU, on October 22, 2006 at
5:00 p.m. ( =140)
Upcoming Events
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8/6: Summer Camp – Session 3
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spiritual guidance and leadership to the Armenian Apostolic community,
is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization comprised of 47
churches in 16 western states. It was established in 1898 as the
Diocese of the Armenian Church encompassing the entire United States
and Canada. In 1927 the Western Diocese was formed to exclusivly serve
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ART, ART EVERYWHERE…
By Tracy Spicer
Pasadena Weekly, CA
Aug. 9, 2006
…in museums, on the street and even in the most unexpected places
When it comes to art, the San Gabriel Valley is truly blessed. Works
by Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet and Andy Warhol are practically in
your backyard at the Norton Simon Museum. Cutting-edge, contemporary
artwork can be found in intimate galleries tucked in between cafes and
shops throughout the streets of Old Pasadena. The city is a creative
flagship not only for local artists showcasing their works, but also
for renowned international visionaries.
Art is truly accessible for those in Pasadena as Monica Bonvicini’s
“Not for You” exhibit hits the Shops on Lake Avenue in a retail
space previously occupied by Organized Living. This one-of-a-kind,
site-specific installation (on view until Oct. 1) features Bonvicini’s
extensive and impressive series of work. The Italian-born, Berlin-based
artist addresses issues of space, gender and power through mixed
media, drawings, collages and video installations. “Not for You”
is the second installment of Emi Fontana’s “West of Rome” series,
which takes artists’ projects outside the physical location of her
gallery in Milan. Just be sure to keep an eye out for the sporadically
but purposely placed holes in the drywall floor while perusing the
unusual display of construction harnesses and provocative language
on the walls.
The Pacific Asia Museum is currently housing an exhibit that puts a
contemporary twist on an ancient art form with “From Heart to Hand:
Japanese Modern Prints From the George and Marcia Good Collection,”
which runs through Nov. 12. The 15 post-World War II-era prints
represent a variety of styles and techniques, from the vibrant,
psychedelic Ay-O “Untitled” piece to Joichi Hoshi’s scenic wood
engraving “Three Trees and Red Sky.”
“From Heart to Hand” also features a smaller selection of works by
the founding members of the Sosaku Hanga (Creative Japanese Print
Movement), such as Unichi Hiratsuka and Kanae Yamamoto. This helps
guide visitors through the ever-changing artistic spirit in Japan.
The Pacific Asia Museum will also unveil its new Gallery of Japanese
Art on Sept. 8. Besides displaying the museum’s renowned Japanese art
collection, the permanent space will also include some unique touches,
including a traditional tatami mat area with a tokonoma (alcove), art
and floral displays, and a 15th-century Buddhist temple ceiling. The
gallery’s first rotation, “Splendor and Simplicity: An Introduction
to Japanese Artistic Style,” presents visitors with principal Japanese
aesthetics, from simple tea bowls to decorative kimonos.
Situated in a 1925 Pasadena home, HAUS is known as one of the
area’s most innovative alternative galleries by contemporary art
aficionados. It will truly live up to its reputation as it kicks off
its fourth year of exhibitions with a solo show from artist Gegam
Kacherian. Though he has participated in a number of group shows
around the globe, Kacherian’s stint at HAUS from Sept. 14 through
Oct. 7 is only his third solo exhibition in a commercial gallery.
This self-taught Armenian artist uses a vibrant palette with an
ability to merge both tranquil and chaotic elements in each of his
dreamlike paintings.
Amidst the works of Rembrandt, Rivera and Rauschenberg found at the
Norton Simon Museum lies “The Collectible Moment: Photographs in the
Norton Simon Museum,” on view from Oct. 13 through Feb. 26. This
exhibit is the first survey of the museum’s extensive photography
collection, which was originally gathered by the Pasadena Art
Museum, its institutional predecessor. The installation showcases 163
photographs by 104 artists, including Ansel Adams, Imogen Cunningham,
Judy Dater, Arthur Siegel and Minor White. The photographs – ranging
from captivating portraits and landscapes to abstract, experimental
images – are displayed chronologically and include sections that
delve into non-silver and mixed-media processes and monographic
concentrations. A series of public programs such as lectures,
exhibition walkthroughs, adult education courses and activities for
families are also offered.
After checking out “The Collectible Moment,” you may ask, “What are
some of the artists in the exhibit doing now?” The Pasadena Museum of
California helps answer that question by pairing with the Norton Simon
for “Advancing the Moment: Recent Work by California Photographers,”
which features current works by 12 artists in “The Collectible Moment,”
including Donald Blumberg, Anthony Hernandez and John Spence Weir. This
exhibit, which will be held from Oct. 13 to Jan. 21, helps further
map the evolution of contemporary photography in California.
Pasadena Art Weekend will definitely be the artistic crescendo
this fall and is already creating quite a buzz throughout the arts
community. The three-day event begins Oct. 13 with ArtNight, where
cultural institutions such as the Armory Center for the Arts, the
Pacific Asia Museum and the Norton Simon Museum welcome the public
free of charge to explore art, artifacts and music.
On Oct. 14, the Pasadena Playhouse District debuts ArtWalk, an
eight-hour outdoor event in the heart of Pasadena with hundreds of
artists’ works on display, as well as food and entertainment.
One Colorado’s Design Open ArtMarket ends the artist-friendly weekend
on Oct. 15. The event focuses on work exclusively from Art Center
College of Design, Pasadena City College and the Armory Center for
the Arts. ArtMarket gives patrons an exclusive opportunity to witness
innovative works by up-and-coming artists, illustrators, ceramicists
and environmental and industrial designers.
Believe it or not, that’s only a taste of what’s going on in the
area. Take a look at our listings to truly grasp a sense of how much
artistic activity is occurring this fall. Whether it’s in a museum,
on the street or in a mall, art is everywhere you turn.
It’s just up to you to take the time to discover it.