1990_03 Hye Sharzhoom Newspaper March 1990

              Page 4. FEATURES
Hve Sharzhoom
March 1990
Armenian home cares
for Valley elders
By Janice Caprelian
StqffWriter
Did you know that you can enjoy the
rest of your twilight years in the
family warmth and care of the
California Armenian Home of Fresno?
"It's a three star rated facility in
great demand," said Dorothy
Schlotthauer, Activities Director of the
Home, adding, "It's one of the better
places when I first walked in because of
its warm atmosphere."
The California Armenian Home sits
upon a slight hill at the rear of a 40
acre site located about six miles east of
Fresno, off of Kings Canyon and
Temperance Avenues.
Although it's called an Armenian
Home, it's open to anyone. There are
three wings designed for the different
stages of health care needs from
residents, intermediate, to skilled
nursing.
"Here the nurses do care and take
better care than anywhere because it's
not just a job," Schlotthauer
Mary Kassabian, a resident of 13
months at the Home said, "I like all the
staff." Kassabian, a widow at age
82, was raised in an orphanage in
Beirut, Lebanon and in 1924 she came
to the United States to live in New
Jersey with her husband Hagop, a dry
cleaning factory owner.
"It's nice (at the Home). It can't be
like your own home but it's good,"
Kassabian said.
The Home is full of all kinds of
activities for the residents.
Mary Kassabian
"We have excercise programs,
bingo, religious, seasonal and
birthday parties, live entertainment,
trips to the zoo and a picnic every
month," Schlotthauer said. "Once a
year, they go to the Fresno District
Fair, where some of the residents have
entered arts and crafts."
The Home also has an active
involvement with many Armenian
community organizations such as The
Home Guild, The Trinity Guild, ARS,
Daughters of Vartan, The Dorcas Guild
and the Ani Guild.
The Ani Guild is a major contributor
to the Home activities. They have
bingo every first and third Tuesday of
each month and bring treats to the
residents. During Christmas they
organize a Christmas party in which
Santa Claus distributes gifts to each of
the residents.
"The Ani Guild is wonderful," shared
Kassabian adding, "They make
everything here like home."
Campus "Hve" profile
Students express concerns for
Armenians in Azerbaijan
Two Armenian students at CSU
Fresno were asked to express their
views regarding the following
questions:
As you know, the situation in
Armenia and Azerbaijan is getting
worse as we speak. As a responsible
young Armenian, what do you think
the Armenians should do in Armenia
and Karabagh? Should they keep on
fighting for their freedom and their
lives? And also, what role do you
think the Armenians in the Diaspora
should play? How should they react?
Finally, how can you personally help
this situation in Armenia and
Azerbaijan?
TRAKYJEBIAN
Age: 19
Year In School: Freshman
Major: Accounting
Traisy    was   a   member   of   the
Armenian Scouts for five years.
may not accomplish the goals of the
people fighting for the Karabagh
region.
Since our help after the earthquake
didn't seem to reach the Armenians, I
feel that any additional help now
would be wasted.
VARTAN VARTANIAN
Age: 19
Year In School: Sophomore
Major: Business
Vartan attends the Holy Trinity
Armenian Church of Fresno. He is
also a member of the Armenian Youth
Federation.
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I think the Armenians should try to
settle the territorial issues through the
Soviet system. The Soviets are their
only source of defense since they are
surrounded by Muslim people. The
violence will only cause the loss of
more Armenian lives and in the end, it
I think the Armenians should try to
protect the people of Karabagh and
Armenia by providing them food,
medicine, arms and preparing the
masses for the final cause of the
liberation of Armenia.
Armenians in the Diaspora should
try to help the survival of Armenians
in Armenia financially and with all
their means.
I can help the different organizations here in Fresno which are trying
to send food, medicine, etc. to
Armenia.
Let's keep hope alive.
ASO Calendar
Thursday, March 15- ASO Meeting, 6:00 pm
Bedrosian Conference Room, Peters Business Building Rm. 390
Friday & Saturday, March 16 & 17- Arm. St. 120T-
Current events in Armenia, Social Science Room 104 4:00 pm
Saturday. March 17- ASO Tavloo tournament,
Matthew Jendian's home
Friday-Sunday, March 23-25- ASO Statewide Retreat,
Armenian Church Camp
Saturday, April 7 and April 14- Arm. St. 120T-
The Armenian Genocide, 1 unit course, Conley Art 101
Friday, April 20- ASO Shish Kebab Sale, Free Speech Area
Saturday, April 21- ASO Movie Premiere-'Back to Ararat"
7 pm Industrial Arts Room 101
Sunday, April 22- Community Worship Service for April 24th
Pilgrim Armenian Congregational Church
Monday, April IS-ASO Rally, Free Speech Area
Tuesday, April 24- Panel Discussion 12:00 noon
Upstairs Cafeteria, High School Students to Visit
Tuesday, April 24- Community Commemoration of 75th Anniversary of the Armenian
Genocide, Saroyan Theater 7:00 pm
Saturday, April 28- Boomtown Carnival, ASO Shish Kebab Sale
ASO corner
April activities set
By Jacqueline Sislian
ASO President
Welcome back from the Armenian
Students Organization.
The ASO was established to help
students interested in the Armenian
culture get acquainted through classes
and friends. You do not have to be of
Armenian descent to belong to our
organization, just a willingness to be
involved.
ASO also offers many things such as
internships and an opportunity to
become involved in other Armenian
organizations on or off the CSUF
campus.
The organization has exciting plans
for the Spring semester.
The first meeting of the semester
was held in February with 25 members
in attendance. During this meeting
many plans were discussed for
upcoming lectures, classes and various
social activities.
A one unit weekend class in March
wiil be offered by Professor Barlow
Der Mugrdechian. The topic for the
class will focus on current events in
Soviet Armenia. It's still not too late
to sign-up. Call the ASP office at 278-
2669 for more information.
A possible Spring dance is also in
the planning, so keep an open ear.
April will be a very busy month for
the ASO as a week of commemorative
events will be held for the 75th
anniversary of the Armenian
Genocide. The week will begin on
Wednesday, April 18 with a shish
kebob sale on campus. On Friday,
April 20, the ASO, together with the
Armenian Youth Federation (AYF),
will be showing the film "Back to
Ararat" A high attendance is expected
since this is the premiere showing of
this movie in Fresno. The film will be
viewed in the Industrial Arts Room.
The time will be announced at a later
date.
The commemorative events will
continue on Monday, April 23 with a
youth rally in the CSUF Free Speech
area. A panel discussion of local and
state politicans will end the week on
Tuesday, April 24. Valley high school
students are expected to be brought to
the CSUF camrj^is that day to also
participate.
All events are open to the public. In
order to assure success, the ASO urges
everyone's cooperation and participation. .
The ASO has recendy been informed
that the Arax Armenian Dancers of
Fresno are looking for new members
to join their dance group. Anyone
interested should attend their practices
at the Armenian Cultural Foundation
Club on Thursday evenings at 6:30
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The Armenian Cultural Foundation
Club is also looking for teachers to
teach the following classes: Armenian
history, cooking, language and
writing. There are specific requirements. For additional information
contact Yerevan Ohannessian at the
ACF Club.
The next ASO meeting is scheduled
for March. Looking forward to
meeting more new members.
ASO Retreat
The CSUF Armenian Students
Organization is planning a Winter
Retreat on March 23-25 at the Western
Diocese Church Camp and Retreat
Center located in Dunlap.
A total of eight other ASO groups
from throughout California have also
been invited to the weekend which will
include open discussions, tavloo
matches and an overall relaxing
weekend
Cost for the weekend is only $53
per person which includes food and
lodging. Reservations can still be
made by calling the ASP office at 278-
2669.
Arax Armenian Dancers
of
Fresno
will perform lovely tradition Armenian folk
dances or teach Armenian line dances at your
party, luncheon or dinner.
The Arax Dancers will once again host a series
of four-one hour dance lessons in May on
Thursday evenings to all interested in learning
Armenian dancing.
Cctll Zu 1 -1 (JI J for more information