March 2010 - Educational Progressive Brotherhood Sopikis

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From the publishing of Telali
Dear Sopikiotans and Friends. Happy March 25* the Greek independence day and
the Holy day of "Evangelismos tis Theotokou" rcat uvu6poptK{t, Ko}.o llcola
Please mark your calendar: April 24h 2010 is the Dinner - Dance of the
Brotherhood. Everybody is welcome. Make your reservations early to secure best
seating. Let us all have agreattime. And we will... when the Sopikiotans celebrate!
"Ko,tyrrot to qelrrcou8t", they really celebrate..
We would like to congratulate the Board of Directors of the Brotherhood for their efforls
and hard work to continue the traditions of the Brotherhood.
They are doing a superb job. For the first time in the Brotherhood's 105year history, 40%
of the active members of the Brotherhood are from the younger generation. The total
number of members of the Brotherhood is up today to 206. This makes us very proud.
Our Organization is Educational and Progressive. The Education is the first priority of our
Brotherhood. Having that in mind, the Board of Directors is doing just that, by presenting
scholarships to our students. The scholarships will inspire them to continue their
education, to become successful members of our community and eventually, these well
educated youths will join the ranks of our Brotherhood to continue successfully the work of
the Brotherhood to the next century.
It is important that the students who like to receive a scholarship must show interest and
willingness to apply in time, by calling the President, Bill Nicozisin at (314) 892-6350 or
Email at Wgnsipiki@sbcglobal.net.
The scholarships will be presented at the Dinner- Dance of our Brotherhood on Saturday
April 24. 2010
The dateline for applications is March 30. 2010.
Tpryryvov QolJov
Students: Please apply in tirne to receive the scholarship.. .
The Brotherhood plea for donations to cover the scholarships. All donations are "tax exempt".
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Baptism
* Congratulations to Daniel and Anastasia
( Sioumcas ) Neeser on the Baptism of their
daughter, Alexia, on November 29, 2009.
Alexia ls the grand daughter of Vickie and
John Sioumcas. (No (qoer ror roAq Xprorrovq)
* Congratulations to lan and Anastasia
(Makos) Allen on the baptism of their daughter,
Katelynn Elizabeth, on December 19, 2009.
Anastasia is the granddaughter of Kathy and
Pete Makos
Weddings.
Wishing the newlywed couple,
and prosperous life together.
Donations to Telali
Congratulations
to Maria Anastas
and Aaron Roblan
who were married
on November 1tt,
2009
Maria and Aaron
are both attorneys
at law. Maria is the
daughte of Fr. Thio
and'Presv. Eleni
(Gega)Anastas in
Phoenix Arizona.
a Long, Healthy
With humble appreciation we welcome
donations for the publish and deliver our
News Letter'Telalis:"
Mr. & Mrs. Theodoros Lialios. GR.
Mrj;. Maria D Karaeiann
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Barro
Mr. & Mrs. Demitri Yannimaras. TX
Mr. Georse D Karagiannis
Mr. & Mrs. Louis Nikozisis. PA
Mr. & Mrs. Pete Papagiannis
Mr. & Mrs. Vasili Marko
Fr. & Mrs. Thio and Eleni (Gkegka)
Anastas ( Phoenix, AZ.)
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Zestatsis Phoenix. AZ
Mrs. Stavroula A Maris
. Alarqtot 8roptteq, Iaq eulcproroups
0eppru. Anore).sus nupo6srypo Trpog prpqcn.
Thank You
Welcoming the new Members
We would like to welcome the new members r:f
our Brotherhood .
Chrysanthy P Premikiri
Koula l(oulouriotis
lrene Tsoubanos
Popi Athanasiades
Get well Wishes
Get wellwishes to all our brothers and sisters
of our Brotherhood and to our Community in
general who are ill. Our hearts and prayers are
with them
Mr. Georse D Pappas. St. Louis MO
Mrs. Vasiliki G Pappas. St. Louis MO
Mrs. April Makos. St. Louis MO
Mrs. Ariadni D Zestatsis. Phoenix. AZ
Mr. John Baliolas, Rochester, NY
Mrs. Areti (Kotsaki) Loli. IrtrY. NY
Mr. Elias Germanos St. Louis MO
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Funerals
+ Our condolences to Lefkothea Georges,
whose sister, Amaiia Nanou, fell asleep in the
Lord on November 1, 2009. Funeral services
were in Drymades, Pogoni, Epirus
+ Our condolences to Aristea Georges,
Rodalia Koulouriotis, Paraskevoula Stratou
and Olga Stratos, and their families, whos
brother, uncle, and pappou Christos E Stratos
fell asleep in the Lord on December 23 2009.
+ Our condolences to Aris Papademos and
family whose wife, mother and grand-mother
Christina Pappadernos, fell asleep in the Lord
on January 27,2010.
May the Lord rest their soui and their memorl,
be eternal. ( Aurlvru rov 1l pvqpl )
NOTE
Please provide iterns for the Newsletter Telali
if you want to be publish.
You can call or send them by mail.
Phone and Address is on the front page
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Happy Nameday for March - April - May:
On March 9, 40 Martyred and Alexiou -
Man of God
Alex C Kaxagiannis Alex J Papagiannis Alexa Pappas Aleko Papagrannis GR
AlexandraN papagiannis Alexander K-ratz
Alexa Nikoasis Aleko Kotis GR
Alexander Otto Aleko Dokos GR Alexandra Otto Alexander Gera
Alex Zotos WA AlekaKaragiaffri
March 25 Evangelismos : (Annunciation)
vangelis v Marko Vangelis Kokenis Evangelos P Karagiannis
Evaigelos S Karagiannis Evangelia P Karagiannis Evangelia Haiastani
St. Lazarus
Lazarus (Loui) Shisko
April 23 St. George:
George Demanelis WV George Koulouriotis George Ch Zeris Georgiarur Nicozisis
Georle Dr. Despoti Geor[e P Mezinis George V Zotos Georgia K Dubis
Georle D Karagiannis George V Pantazos George V Koumbis FL Georgia S Melos
Georle Fikaris \J George E Papagiannis Georgia Kokenis George Yamrimaras TX
George James George D Pappas Georgia J James George Glikos
Georle Bezianis NY Georgia G James George Papathotdoris GR'
April 18 St. Thomas:
Thomas Psaras
May 9 St. Ctristopher:
Thornas A Zotos
Christopher Dafrrides Christopher J Ferris Christopher A Marko Christopher T Karagrannts
Christopher p Rizos Christopher Basiaris lL Cl0htopher G Zotos Christopher A Karagiannis
Christopher C Tsevis Christ D Karagiarmis Christ K Papagiannis
May 21 St. Constantine and'Helen:
Thomas T Gera
Kostas Arvanitakis Kostas E Rizos Eleni E Thimiogianis Konstantinos Caparos IL
Kostas Demanelis WV Kostas T Pappas Eleni (Karag) Andrerv Kostas Kalemis IL
Kostas L James Kostas A Stratos Eleni D Maris Eleni Bates
Kosta Lialio Kostas patakas Eleni K Karagiannis Eleni K Papagiannis
Kostas A Karagiannis Kostas Th Zotos Eleni Bano Eleni (Nikozisi) Hatzitasi cA
Kostas ch Karagiannis Dinos K Zotos wA Ele'i A Karagiannis Eleni D Maris
KostasDubisEleni(Karag)SchidtEleniKotisFLEleni(Gega)AnastasAZ
Kostas E Maris Elena (pappas) Kranz Dina A Stratos Kostas Koumbis IL
Kostas Kotis GR Dina Biselas MI Kostas V Telios (Sopiki) Eleni M Simandiris WA
Happy Nameclay to everyone who is celebrating their Nametlay tluring the months of March - April -
iVIay
If wL have missed someone, please contact us' s0 that may be recognized

The old village of Sopiki, Pogoni N Epirus and the mountain
Nemertsika
From the book " The old Villaqe of Sopiki as we knew it and remember it." by, Loui-s James
The old vitlage of Sopiki, Epirus, which by virtue of its large population, was also
known as Comopolis of Sopiki, was also famous for its many springs of cold, icy
water, and was suspended by two huge mountains; one of each was named
Nemertsika, being the closest as well as the highest, about 2495 meters, (9980 feet)
above the sea level.
Nemertsika, with its panoramic view from the village below, not only was the tallest
vertically, but if one woutd go on a journey and walk more southward and reach the
summit to a certain locale known as " Tsouka", he would see the town of Yiannina
and the Limni ton Yanninon ( the Lake of Yannina), and on a clear day could see as far to the northeast the town of
Corfu, Kerkira.
The mountain with its deep ravines known as "Harathres" and gigantic cliffs in a steeplike formation had clear
running water from the snow above which lasted from October until early May of each year.
Geographically, it begins at the boothill of Clisoura, and the town of Premeti on the north side and extends
horizontally and widely all the way in a straight line tapering down in the village of "Mitsitie"
During the months of May, June, July and August the sheep herders would bring their enormous numbers of flocks
of sheep for grazing and ultimately churn their milk in to delicious fresh cheese called -Hloro tiri". They would bring it
horseback on a daily basis in "Tzadiles" (perforated sacks) and sell it to the villagers, hence they would salt it and
place it in wooden banels to last throughout the winter until the following spring.
Aside from these worthy attributes, Nemertsika was known for its hygienic qualities as a healthy resort, due in paft to
the purity of its air. lt has been nanated by the elders of the village that during the hot summer months, many wealthy
citizens would travel to Nemertsika to spend a few days and some even longer in hopes of being cured from suth
dreaded diseases as tuberculosis and long cancer, Still others would come not only from the near by towns of Greece,
but more significantly, from such distant places as ltaly and elsewhere seeking nature's gift of Aerotherapy.
Another equally beneficial by-produci derived from the mountain was the natural availability of its ice. Duilng times of
bodily injury, as of someone falling, resulting in swetling, the ice proved an invaluable aid, Even in the more serious
cases of appendix or appendicitis, it was incumbent upon the local doctor to order or suggest an immediate
application of ice to relieve the suffering person's discomfort . Due to the urgent nature of the situation, volunteering
relatives formed in two or thee groups and were dispatched to the mountain to seek isolated spots in deep holes
hovered by a large suspended rock thereby preventing the force of the sun from melting the ice.
After locating the ice, it was picked by a digging tool and placed in heavy bags and brought to the family of the sick
person and placed instantly to the afflicted area.
In addition, it is appropriate at this point, that during the last days of the Second World War, the late John Nicozisin,
(President of the Brotherhood that time), father of Tim, Mary. and Alex, initiated a plan whereby the Sopikiotes in St.
Louis during that period should undertake to study the possibility of the acquisition of that section of the mountain
encompassing our village from whatever govemment being the legal owner thereof.
Subsequently. Mr, Nicozisin ananged for a meeting to take place and the idea was proposed and accepted
unanimously, although it would have been impossible for any govemment to approve such a deal,
The purchase of the mountain would have had tremendous value to the villagers ftom its unexplored natural
resgurces, let atone the income deriving from the sheepherding and cheese producing rights.
Unfortunately, how could it have been foreseen that our entire village would be ceded to the communistic regime of
slavery and tyranny.
Tyranny, like Hell, is not easily conquered yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict the more
glorious the triumph.
What we obtain too cheaply we esteem too lightly, it is deamess only that gives everything its value.

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