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AHEPA condemns
defiling of Greek flag
By Mike Varveris

The 1.4 million members of the American Hellenic Educational Association (AHEPA), a leading Greek-American service group, has strongly condemned the desecration of the Greek flag on a billboards erected in Skopje, capital of the Republic  of Macedonia which shows the Cross on the flag being replaced by a Nazi swastika.
Ike Gulas, supreme president of AHEPA, says the group supports Greece's decision to veto the Republic of Macedonia bid to join NATO. Two AHEPA local chapters are located in Youngstown and Warren,
"We support Greece's decision to stand firm in its veto power," Gulas said. "Simply, the government of Skopje has not demonstrated good neighborly relations by turning a blind eye to the dissemination of hate propaganda toward Greece
"This despicable display of the swastika on the Greek flag is the most blatant display of such propaganda," he added. "Then Greeks battled Nazism during World War  11 stalling Hitler's advance into the Soviet Union."
Macedonia, located north by present Greece, was part of Greece at one time. In  the 3rd century BC, the famous Greek warrior, Alexander the Great was born in Macedon.
Skopje and the Greek government in Athens have engaged in a long dispute on their name "Macedonia." Athens objects to Skopje's use of its constitutional name "Republic of Macedonia" arguing it could lead Skopje to make territorial claims over its own province called Macedonia which has been part of Greece long before Skopje's Republic of Macedonia was founded,
"The bastardization of the flag of the Hellenic Republic (Greece) is an affont of our Hellenic heritage and should not be taken lightly,"  Gulas said. "This is not a type of behavior that should be rewarded with membership to NATO."

Below are Death Notices that are published free of charge. Full Obituaries are printed for a fee. Consult your funeral director for details.

William Charles Moore, 58

Niles. Date of death Sunday, April 13, 2008. Arrangements are being entrusted to the care of the Staton-Borowski Funeral Home.

Martha L. "Herbie" Rogozinsky, 64

Niles. Date of death Wednesday, April 9, 2008. Funeral services were held at the Robert P. McDermott Memorial Home.

Alyssa Dibernardi to
perform final show
By SueEllen Davis

Alyssa Dibernardi, daughter of Wendy and David Dibernardi, will perform in her last show at Boardman High School as a Senior. Alyssa has most recently appeared in the lead role in the musical "Chicago" on the Boardman High School Fine and Performing Arts Center and was invited with the cast for a special presentation of the show recently at Ashland College in Ashland, Ohio. Alyssa has competed and placed second in last year's Destination Imagination Region I competition with her team from Boardman. Alyssa has performed in "Beauty and the Beast" with Easy Street Productions last fall on the stage of Powers Auditorium. She was also the lead as "Sandy" in Boardman's first Summer Musical Theater Workshop Production of "Grease" last summer. Alyssa has been involved this year in nearly every production in major roles that Boardman High School has presented. She is outstanding as an actress and singer as well as a scholar in the Class of 2008.
Alyssa has sung at the Girard Methodist Church as a soloist for many years beginning in grade school performing in musical productions with the Youth Club at the church and later as soloist for special services. She was a member of the "Little Rascals" in stage productions with Easy Street Productions and later was given more notable roles in her high school years. Alyssa is the daughter of Girard Intermediate School fourth grade teacher Wendy Dibernardi, an alumni of Girard high school, and David Dibernardi, both actively involved in the Girard Methodist Church with youth and adult programs. Dave and Wendy and son David along with Alyssa have all been involved in the Theater Ministry of the church performing in shows such as "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," and the Dinner Theater Ministry.
Alyssa is the granddaughter of Sally and Clyde Wagner of Girard. Alyssa will be performing this weekend at the Boardman High School Fine and Performing Arts Center in the musical "Godspell." She is graduating in June of 2008 and will attend Mount Union College. Alyssa has been accepted as a member of the choir at the college and has received a scholarship for being accepted into the choir there. "Godspell" tickets are available for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday performances, April 17, 18, and 19.

This is a billboard in Skopje, capital of The Republic of Macedonia, that showed the Nazi swastika replacing the Cross on the Greek flag. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO.

Girard news and notes

Congratulations Destination Imagination!
Congratulations and good luck go out to the Girard High School Destination Imagination Team, who recently placed first in our region and will compete at the State Championships on April 12. DI is a competitive academic co-curricular activity.  Our coach is Mrs. Carol Vigorito and our team consists of Jordan Vigorito, Kristi Zickefoose, Camille Smith, Ashlee Dikun and Michael Zickefoose.  Good luck also goes out to Mrs. Davis and her Girard Junior High School DI team who will also be competing at state on April 12.
Student Awards: Congratulations go out to our students in the following areas for the month of March: Certificate of Scholarship to Jordan Vigorito, for outstanding academic achievement. Service Award to Shayna Comer, for outstanding selfless service to the community. Citizenship Award to Kristen Helle, for outstanding conduct and contributions to the school community. Improvement Award to Matt Houser, for outstanding efforts to improve. Principal's Award to Michael Stacchiotti, for excellence in being a school leader.
ATTENTION SENIORS:
Scholarships are available in the guidance office and at girardcityschools.org.  Please see Mrs. Cochran as soon as possible if you are still seeking scholarships and/or financial aid assistance for next year.
Attendance Reminder
Parents should call 330-545-5431 to report students off when they are unable to attend school.  Also, remember to send an excuse note with your student when they return to school!!!  Don't forget, students are only allowed to miss 10 days per semester, or face losing course credit.

Luminaria Ceremony. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO.

You can see all of Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County adoptable pets at www.petfinder.com or at www.awltc.org. The pets can be adopted at 545 Brunstetter Road SW, Warren or call the shelter at 330-394-4122.

Roast beef dinner in Niles

The St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Niles will be having a roast beef dinner, salad bar, and Ice Cream sundae bar on Saturday, April 26th from 4:30-7 pm. The cost for adults is $8, Children $3.50 and under 5 are free. Tickets call 330-652-7281 or 330-652-4057.

Animal Welfare League to hold fundraiser

Casino Royale is the theme of the 24th Annual Animal Welfare League Fashion Show.
Area models will walk the runway featuring the Spring Collections from B Moss and David's Bridal, both stores are part of the Eastwood Mall. The event will be held at Tiffany's Banquet Center in Brookfield, April 27, starting at 1 p.m. for registration.
A Chinese Auction, General Raffle, and door prizes will also be featured.
Tiffany's will be offering a choice of 4 menus for attendees to select from. Tickets are $35 each. To reserve your ticket or for more information, please call the Animal Welfare League office, 330-394-3512. Proceeds will benefit Animal Welfare League an its programs.

  Mandee (above) is a loving female shorthaired cat. She is 2 years old and is litter box trained. Lindsay (left) is a wonderful female mix, she is 2 years old, housebroken, spayed and good with kids. Animal Welfare does microchipping fro $10. Please call for an appointment.
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO.

Giant "gently" used sale

Don't miss out on the giant "gently" used sale Friday, May 2 from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday, May 3 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Church Hill United Methodist Church.
The church is located at 189 Churchill-Hubbard Rd in Liberty. For more information please call 330-759-0118.