Yesterday was my friend Geno's first year anniversary of his death, but his widow and mother decided that it would be better for everyone to not observe it until today, being that the 14th is Valentines day. I know I told you that I would tell the full story of Geno�s death on the anniversary, but last week I learned that the case against the person who was allegedly responsible for the conditions leading up to his death may be facing charges where that individual could be found guilty and forced to pay restitution to the family. So with that said, I will refrain from tell the story, but will let you know if and when the case is resolved and maybe then tell the whole story.

This afternoon, the Mayor of Martuni and the Martuni Parliament Representative had a public gathering to report what they had done in the last year. What they reported was not all that different from last year and the questions and answers were the same. From the whole gathering, what was best received was the comment by the Deputy Regional Minister, who I have a great deal of respect for. He said that there is the issue of discipline in our children. In short, he said that it is very important with the breakdown in our system that the school educators, parents and friends take a more active role in instilling manners in our youth so when they get older, they will become contributing and civil members of our society.