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The phone on the wall would ring and she would pull a kitchen chair out to the middle of the linoleum floor and set her clippers and scissors out on her old kitchen table, the one she just cleared of supper.
Or maybe, if it was a summer evening, she would pull that chair out on the deck or the stoop and wait for the pickup to kick up dust on the road to unload a scruffy-looking man who was just on the other end of the telephone line.
I wasnt there for all those haircuts, of course, but I was there when I was 7 or 8 or 9 and she was still alive and laughing, and I remember.
I remember the way she draped and fastened an old peach bath towel around the wide shoulders and snapshirt of our neighbor, Dean. His hair was thick and sprinkled with salt and pepper, and maybe, this was the only time I saw him with his hat off. And so I noticed that his forehead was white and smooth, just like his teeth, pushing up his tan and weathered cheeks in a story with a punchline and his big, deep laugh.
Summer days spent on the back of a horse or in the hayfield turn a man like that into a sort of windswept patchwork quilt. I noticed that then, at 7 or 8 or 9, and then I noticed that man, without his hat, half a head of hair on the kitchen floor, defenseless under my grandmothers clipper and peach towel, the way Id never seen a man out here before.
But a man needs a haircut, even when theres calves to check or fences to fix. And maybe they didnt want to make the long trip to town, maybe they didnt have time, or the money, or they had a wedding the next day and time got away from them, and so they called my grandma down the road. She did a fine job. They had coffee or sun tea and a good visit.
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I gave my first haircut at the ranch the summer we first moved back. I took the dog clipper to my husbands mane in that very same kitchen where my grandma set up shop. I clipped a towel around his shoulders and watched his hair fall to the same linoleum floor, freeing his neck up of the curls that formed in the sweat of the August heat.
I did a terrible job, but my husband stood up, put his hat back on and thanked me as he headed out the door to fix a broken tractor.
This spring, my dad came in from checking the cows and was desperate to tame the scruff of his wild white hair. It had been years, but I dug out those dog clippers again and shaved it all off in the kitchen, just as my little sister walked in to gasp loud enough to cause concern. "Its just hair," he said, and he was glad it was gone, grateful for his hat to fit right again as he headed back out to fix a fence.
The next day, I sat my husband down on the deck, poured myself a drink and spent the next hour trimming, shaving, clipping and obsessing over the shape of his hair with his beard trimmer and my daughters safety scissors. The white of his forehead and salt and pepper in his hair reminded me of Dean, and I decided that if I was going to provide this service, I might as well learn how to be good at it. Because not only did it make the men in my life feel a bit lighter, it made me feel glad for another way to take care of them.
So I ordered myself some professional scissors and my sisters sending her husband over here next week. If you need me, I guess its official: I give the neighborhood men haircuts.
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Jessie Veeder is a musician and writer living with her husband and daughters on a ranch near Watford City, N.D. She blogs at https://veederranch.com. Readers can reach her at jessieveeder@gmail.com.
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UPDATE (4:18 p.m.): The Big 12 is on the fence about the 2020 season.
UPDATE (4:02 p.m.): The Pac-12 is canceling its 2020 football season.
UPDATE (3:38 p.m.): The Pac-12 may be ready to follow the Big Tens lead.
UPDATE (2:49 p.m.): The Big Ten decided to postpone the 2020 college football season.
UPDATE (2:46 p.m.): SIs Pat Forde reports the Big Ten may cancel college football in 2020, with the hopes of playing in spring of 2021.
Another one bites the dust.
UMass on Tuesday became the third school to say it will not play college football in 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Last week, UConn, which like UMass plays football as an independent, became the first bowl-eligible school to cancel its season. The Athletic reported Monday Old Dominion was joining the list. The Monarchs play in Conference USA, which announced last week it plans to play all conference games as scheduled, according to CBS Sports.
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The Mid-American Conference, which shares a large geographic footprint with the Big Ten and some of whose member schools are considered academic and athletic peers, became the first Football Bowl Subdivision conference to postpone its season, making the decision official on Saturday. ESPN reported Monday the Mountain West Conference also was postponing its season.
Heres where things stand with the Power Five conferences.
Big Ten: Widely rumored to be ready to cancel or postpone the season. Conference presidents are meeting Tuesday morning. The Big Ten previously announced it will play a 10-game, conference-only schedule in 2020.
Pac-12: Also expected to cancel the season. The Pac-12 CEO group, which is made up of a president or chancellor from each of the 12 universities, will have a meeting Tuesday. The Pac-12 previously announced it will play a 10-game, conference only schedule in 2020.
SEC: Commissioner Greg Sankey said Tuesday that our medical advisory group has said, Yes, we can continue to go forward. Should that advice change, that would certainly be a stopping point. The SEC previously announced it will play a 10-game, conference only schedule in 2020.
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Big 12: ESPN reports the conference is on the fence regarding the 2020 season, and that league officials will meet on Tuesday, starting with the athletic directors, followed by the conferences board of directors. The Big 12 previously announced it will play a 10-game schedule in 2020, with nine conference games and one non-conference game.
ACC: ESPN reports the conferences presidents and chancellors are expected to meet Wednesday to discuss options. The ACC previously announced it will play an 11-game schedule, with 10 conference games and one non-conference game. It also announced Notre Dame will participate as a conference member in 2020.
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An excavator digs out rock debris last week from behind a barrier fence along W.Va. 2 near Glen Dale.
GLEN DALE West Virginia Division of Highways crews are continuing removing large boulders and debris and performing barrier fence repairs along the northbound side of W.Va. 2 between McMechen and Glen Dale when time permits, DOH District 6 Engineer Tony Clark said.
Along the stretch of highway known to local residents as the Narrows, motorists can expect the northbound section of highway to be narrowed to one lane possibly over the coming weeks or months, as heavy maintenance crews continue to make barrier fence repairs and remove large boulders and debris which accumulated over time between the fence and hillside, Clark said.
He said the reason there isnt a specific completion date set for the ongoing work at that location is the districts crews are performing the work in between other higher priority projects.
Its a situation where we have that lane closure set-up and theyre doing that work whenever they are able to but they get pulled to do special projects for a day and so and they are not able to work a solid five days a week on it, Clark explained. From everything else that weve got going on, thats a fairly low priority but its something that needs maintained so that debris doesnt make its way out onto Route 2, he added.
Clark said there were areas where rocks and debris was building-up along the hillside over time and causing damage to the barrier fence in some sections, so heavy maintenance crews began the rock removal several weeks ago in between higher priority projects.
Its not an emergency. I cant really have everybody (crews) there until its done. They are slowly working their way down trying to clear that debris and make repairs to that barrier. Were just trying to get as much done as we can whenever they have the opportunity to be there and work on it, he said.
Clark said crews are also replacing some pieces or parts of the barrier fence that has been damaged over time.
If theyre able to make repairs, then they make repairs, but if it requires the replacement of certain parts or pieces then we have those in stock, he added.
Clark said the DOH continues to keep the one-lane closure set up at all times because of the heavy equipment that is parked on the highway. He said it is just much more convenient to leave the equipment in place.
Weve got a lane closure set up. Traffic is moving through, and were not having traffic back ups or anything, so its not really that disruptive, Clark added.
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GUJRAT: The PML-Q is ready to mend fences with the PTI, its senior partner in the coalition governments at federal and provincial level; however, it has not yet received any positive response from the party.
A source in the Chaudhrys party has revealed that Prime Minister Imran Khan is giving a cold shoulder to the PML-Q leaders and he was not willing to meet them during his visit to the provincial capital last Friday.
Another source says that there is a proposal for law minister Raja Basharat replacing Chief Minister Usman Buzdar in Punjab, which may help melt the ice between both the coalition parties.
Talking to Dawn on condition of anonymity, a PML-Q lawmaker says that most of his partys former and incumbent lawmakers in national and Punjab assemblies as well as the party officials have advised the senior leadership to review the current tense relationship with the PTI.
Sources say efforts were made for a meeting with PM on Friday last
During the consultation with the party president Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and Punjab Assembly Speaker Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, some party lawmakers and officials have been of the opinion that if the PML-Q wants to continue the coalition government, it should come out of the current situation through negotiations with the PTI, he says and adds that the party is already in the mood of mending fences with the PTI but Prime Minister Imran Khan is not paying any heed towards the genuine concerns of the PML-Q.
A PTI lawmaker says efforts have been made by some senior functionaries in the Punjab government to arrange a meeting between PM Khan and the PML-Q leaders during the formers visit to Lahore on Friday last but it could not happen due to his unwillingness.
He says the PM is reportedly annoyed with Punjab Assembly Speaker Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi for issuing the production orders of some opposition lawmakers in the custody of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on corruption charges and absence of PML-Q lawmakers from the dinner hosted by the PM himself during the budget session of the parliament in June.
On the other hand, some video recordings and media statements issued by the Pervaiz Elahi are also said to be against the policies of the PTI government, which also offended some senior members of the ruling party, says the lawmaker.
Another source thinks that the PML-Q is also considered as a major hurdle to the possible change of Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar as the PTI leadership is seriously considering various options to replace the CM. He claims that ice has started melting between the coalition partners over the matter of change of the CM and the name of Punjab Law Minister Raja Basharat has been proposed by some relevant quarters.
Mr Basharat, a PTI MPA from Rawalpindi, has close relations with the Chaudhrys of Gujrat as he was in their party before joining the PTI.
The source says Basharats name has been proposed to both the coalition partners as possible replacement in Punjab and the PML-Q reportedly has not shown any reservations about his name but its senior partner is yet to decide on it.
However, when approached by this scribe, a PML-Q leader denies being consulted on the possible replacement for the CM by any quarter yet and says that speaking on the topic has already damaged his party interests. But he has confirmed the reports of the partys wish to mend fences with the PTI despite the moves by NAB against its senior leaders.
Responding to another question, he says now the Chaudhrys feel that NAB has become a part of their life and politics as whether they were in opposition or in the government, the bureau continues to haunt them without having any proof or evidence against them.
As far as the matter of expressing opinion different from the PTI policies, he says the PML-Q is a separate political entity having its own views on various issues of national importance.
The PTI and PML-Q have a history of troubled relations and frequent statements by the latters leaders have hinted at the fissures between both the parties. In November last year, Pervaiz Elahi had alleged that a former head of a security agency had forced some prominent leaders of his party, including Jahangir Tareen and Aleem Khan, to quit the PML-Q and join the PTI in 2010.
Last month, before the Lahore High Court, NAB accused the PML-Q leaders, Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and Pervaiz Elahi, of money laundering and accumulating illegal assets while the Chaudhrys have moved the court against NAB inquiries.
Published in Dawn, August 11th, 2020
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Aug 11, 2020 12:18 PM
BROOKS, AB A Medicine Hat man was arrested near Brooks on Monday, but not before causing damage while trying to escape from rural landowners.
At about 6:45 p.m. on Monday, Mounties in Brooks received multiple calls about a suspicious person seen in the citys industrial area and a complaint of the same suspect trespassing on a rural property just north of Highway 1.
When confronted by those landowners, the suspect fled in the truck through the fences, fields and irrigation pipe. The driver fled by foot when the truck got stuck.
He was located in the area and arrested without incident, say police, who determined the truck had been stolen during a previous commercial break and enter.
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Below is a list of the top and leading Window Cleaners in San Antonio. To help you find the best Window Cleaners located near you in San Antonio, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
The top rated Window Cleaners in San Antonio are:
Window Gang is part of a company franchise that covers more than 30 locations scattered around the country. Being in the business for 20 years, enabled them to master the cleaning process and all systems that would ensure client satisfaction. Their hiring procedures entail thorough interview process, background checking, driving record check, and reference investigation. The company has three insurance policies namely workers compensation, service bond, and general liability. The service bond would be used in cases of theft while the general liability covers payment for any damage incurred by Window Gangs cleaners.
Products/Services:
Window Cleaning, Pressure Washing, Gutter Cleaning, House Washing, Roof Cleaning, Deck & Fence Restoration, Commercial Service, Pebblestone & Flagstone, Solar Panel Cleaning, Dryer Vent Cleaning
LOCATION:
Address: 1311 W Blanco Rd, San Antonio, TX 78232Phone: (210) 946-4264Website: http://www.windowcleaningsanantonio.com
REVIEWS:
The Window Gang was highly recommended to me by a friend. And they did not disappoint! The Window Gang did a beautiful job of cleaning our interior and exterior windows. The team was on time, very polite, and very neat. We will definitely be calling them when we need our windows done again. Shelley Madonia
Gleam Team Window Cleaning is an award-winning cleaning company specializing in window cleaning as well as gutter cleaning and pressure washing. The quality of service they provided for residential and private business entities landed them on the Super Service Award for Gutter Cleaning, Pressure Cleaning, and Window Cleaning. They also received numerous good reviews on Google, Thumbtack, and HomeAdvisor. The windows speak the character of its owners that is why its recommended to have the windows cleaned and have a maintenance program.
Products/Services:
Window Cleaning, House Washing, Pressure Washing, Gutter Cleaning, Roof Cleaning, Scratch Removal, Christmas Lights
LOCATION:
Address: 7715 Mainland Dr suite#108, San Antonio, TX 78250Phone: (210) 767-8326Website: http://www.gleamteam.com
REVIEWS:
The fellows were professional and efficient blowing all gutters and downspouts. They were on time and went right to work. They cleaned up the mess very well. I had them remove mildew from my siding which now looks like new. The charge was reasonable for the work done. I recommend them for their services. Tom Trbovich
Squeaky Dans Window Cleaning San Antonio offers the lowest service rate in window cleaning in the whole of San Antonio. The team behind Squeaky Dan has more than 30 years of experience in the cleaning industry gathering a massive list of positive reviews from its clients. Throughout the entire operation of the business, they have cleaned close to 500,000 residential and commercial windows. For hard to remove dirt and stains in various areas of the house their group of skilled cleaners can perform power washing to eliminate accumulated residues. They can do power washing in the walkway, patio, driveway, deck, and vinyl siding.
Products/Services:
Window Cleaning, High Rise Windows, Pressure Washing, Roof & Gutter Cleaning
LOCATION:
Address: 2000 NW Military Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78213Phone: (210) 468-8939Website: http://www.squeakycleandan.com
REVIEWS:
These guys are great! They work with a sense of urgency get in and out..yet takes time to chat. Great pricegreat service and we WILL be using their services on a regular basis. Highly recommend. Carolyn Denney
Winco Home Window Cleaning specializes in cleaning high-rise properties with hard to reach dirt. They have been operating for over 30 years now and have gathered enough knowledge to deliver exemplary cleaning works. The roof is an important part of a house or building since this is the outer part that is exposed to harsh conditions and dirt. Winco cleans roofs and windows with precision careful to not cause any damage to the property. In the event that a part of the house gets damaged, they will be covered by the companys insurance. While for gutter cleaning, the cleaning company removes all types of dirt, leaves, or particles that would potentially compromise the integrity of the gutter.
Products/Services:
Window Cleaning, Power Washing, Gutters & Roof
LOCATION:
Address: 12919 Parton Ln, San Antonio, TX 78233Phone: (210) 497-8888Website: http://www.homewindowcleaning.org
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Winco was on time and very professional. The windows look great. Very friendly. They count windows separately if they have an arch over them so their count was different than mine. Very easy to work with and flexible. Steve McLeod
Glass Geeks Window Cleaning & Pressure Washing is a premier cleaning company founded and based in San Antonio. They have been receiving awards for their superior workmanship namely HomeAdvisors Elite Pressure Washing Services, House Cleaning & Maid Services, 2016 Best of Thumbtack, and 2016 Super Service Award by Angies List. Moreover, their performance is screened and approved by the HomeAdvisor critique team. In every cleaning project, they guarantee spotless cleaning, and if dissatisfied the clients can contest and not required to pay for the unsatisfactory work. That shows how much confidence they have on their professional cleaning team and their services.
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Address: 30425 Smithson Valley Rd, San Antonio, TX 78261Phone: (210) 893-2356Website: http://www.glass-geeks.com
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I liked that Shane responded to my inquiry, gave a price quote, and scheduled the job quickly and professionally. Shane arrived within the designated window of time and completed the job in a professional manner. I would hire again for sure. Steven Senia
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Below is a list of the top and leading Window Cleaners in Phoenix. To help you find the best Window Cleaners located near you in Phoenix, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
The top rated Window Cleaners in Phoenix are:
AZ Window Cleaners make sure that their technicians are well-trained before they proceed with cleaning the clients windows. Their procedures all follow their standard method that ensures the safety of the cleaner and the property owner. Upon arriving at the site, their technicians will first perform inspection and give a brief explanation of their cleaning process would be. This eases the mind of the owners because these are safety measures done to facilitate a smooth and accident-free job. The company offers a free quotation that can even be availed through phone consultation.
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LOCATION:
Address: 1748 W Grant St, Phoenix, AZ 85007Phone: (602) 663-9326Website: http://www.phoenixwindowcleaning.com
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These guys answered on the first call and were able to get me scheduled by the next day. The workers showed up on time and did a fantastic job as well as charged a fair price. I will be referring this company to all of my family and friends! Chas Karakey-Go
ClearPro Window & Carpet Cleaning is a Phoenix-based cleaning company owned and managed by husband and wife Doug and Nancy Miller. It started its operations in 1994 and has since experienced stable success owed to its dedication to integrity, respect, and honesty. Their family-like approach to their customers earned them not just clients but a pool of friends. The passion and hard work that they put in every cleaning job they receive make them a top choice for windows, upholstery, and carpet cleaning.
Window Cleaning, Carpet Cleaning, Tile & Grout Cleaning, Window Screens
LOCATION:
Address: 519 W Lone Cactus Rd Ste 402, Phoenix, AZ 85027Phone: (480) 459-5644Website: http://www.clearproclean.com
REVIEWS:
ClearPro offers excellent customer service. The office staff and cleaning crews are polite, informative, efficient, and thorough. This is clearly a business that intends to make customer satisfaction its number one priority. Julia Terrill
Clean Towers Window Cleaning is an established window cleaning company situated near the Metro Phoenix area. They have been cleaning windows of high rise buildings for quite some time and was even featured in some documentary films. To ensure a quality finish, they only use pure water in their cleaning process. They have further noted that in the cleaning industry pure water means being devoid of minerals and solid particles through a filtration process. Clean Towers uses pure water so windows, when dried, appear to have a smooth finish without hard water stains caused by untreated water.
Window Cleaning, Caulking and Refinishing, Rope Access Repair, Signage Installation
LOCATION:
Address: 44 W Monroe St UNIT 1903, Phoenix, AZ 85003Phone: (480) 567-4394Website: http://www.cleantowers.com
REVIEWS:
Clean Towers did a pretty awesome job cleaning my building. They were on time and very quick and friendly. Totally the coolest guys to hang out and do business with. Anthony Doe Better
Squeegeezy Window Cleaning implements a careful and thorough procedure of cleaning windows. From their well-trained staff to the selection of cleaning products that are sourced from environmentally conscious companies, Squeegeezy sees to them that everything is in order. The cleaning company is not afraid to innovate its services through the incorporation of the latest technological advances in the cleaning business. They are now considered to be one of the few companies that remain at the top of the industry despite the competition.
Residential Window Cleaning, Commercial Window Cleaning, Solar Panel Cleaning, Power Washing
LOCATION:
Address: 4550 E Bell Rd #376, Phoenix, AZ 85032Phone: (602) 353-7077Website: http://www.squeegeezy.com
REVIEWS:
Their window cleaning is by far the best in the business! Tiffany Hayden
Window Cleaning Phoenix has a bond registration in the State of Arizona, general liability insurance, and registration as an LLC in the state commissions office. These are met to ensure client protection in every project they received. Their employees, on the other hand, are all protected by the comprehensive workers compensation. They wash and clean windows of condominium buildings, townhouses, and other residential properties. The team is dedicated to giving the windows the appearance that they deserve. With every job, they are entitled to a 10-day guarantee on their screen and windows cleaning.
Window Cleaning
LOCATION:
Address: 2303 N 44th St, Phoenix, AZ 85008Phone: (602) 651-1809Website: http://www.sparkletechwindowwashing.com
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The people close to the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine at Ground Zero in New York tend to think of the project as a divinely-influenced miracle.
After several years of delay marked by financial difficulties, bureaucracy and even a COVID-19 pandemic, construction has restarted this week. Funds are in place to open and consecrate the church by the 20th anniversary of 9/11Sept. 11, 2021.
We have the people, the plan, the organization and the money, said Michael Psaros, vice chairman of the Friends of St. Nicholas, an independent nonprofit that is overseeing the churchs fundraising and construction.
Funds have been collected to build the church. Now fundraising is underway to set up a $20 million endowment fund to support church operations.
This second effort to complete the Church presents our Orthodox and Hellenic-American community with a second and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to contribute to this historic event in our community, Psaros said. Friends hopes each and every Greek-American can donate/participate in any way they can. Every donor will be recognized.
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Whats kept the project on the straight and narrow through its setbacks is the idea that the new St. Nicholas Church can be a light to the world amongst the darkness, and a sacred place to honor the 3,000 martyrs who lost their lives when the World Trade Center Towers were attacked.
Project moving forward
Work on the $85 million church project, which stopped in 2017, restarted Aug. 3. A crane has arrived on site for the installation of a skylight. Waterproofing work is also underway.
Work is being handled by the original contractor, Skanska USA, under a set price contract.
Skanska has already completed billions of dollars in construction work at Ground Zero, according to a July 2020 newsletter from the Friends of St. Nicholas.
The coronavirus pandemic could alter what would normally be an 18-month construction schedule, but the church can still open by the anniversary date, even if every detail isnt in place, said Richard Browne, CEO of the St. Nicholas construction work, during a July 1 interview for the ancientfaith.com podcast.
Browne described the new building as an intricate jewel box in the middle of the World Trade Center complex.
He added, Of all the things Ive done in my career, helping you finish this church will be what my family and my children will be most proud of me for.
The design is by world-renowned architect Santiago Calatrava. For more information, visit http://www.stnicholaswtc.orgPhoto source: GOARCH
Fundraising
When work stopped on the church, it was estimated another $45 million was needed to finish the job and keep a $3 million contingency reserve.
Friends of St. Nicholas started fundraising Jan. 2, 2020 and within 90 days were able to raise the additional funds needed in cash and pledges, Psaros said.
As of July 29, they have received $27 million and $18 million in pledges.
A key player in making the new church and shrine a reality is Father Alex Karloutsos. He is Vicar General and Director of Public Affairs of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Hes also a special assistant to His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros.
Father Alex has been involved in efforts to get the church rebuilt since the original 9/11 attack on St. Nicholas.
One of the things that the dark forces were trying to do on Sept. 11, 2001, is create an element of despair, to take away hope, to envision the darkness. St. Nicholas is the light on the hill at Ground Zero, he said.
Immediate support for the church/shrine project came from the Greek-American community, he said, but its also had the support of non-Greek donors around the world, from such diverse places as Bari, Italy, where the relics of St. Nicholas were originally presented; Russia, Qatar and Israel, and from sources ranging from the American Jewish Committee to electrical and plumbing unions.
The new fundraising effort for the endowment fund will pay for ongoing operations like utilities, security and maintenance at the church.
The Friends of St. Nicholas are off to a good start. A $600,000 gift has been given by Steve and Frosene Zeis to establish the endowment.
Everyone alive today, whether they are five years old or 105 has an opportunity to contribute to the National Shrine, to literally be a part of history because this is a one moment in time event, Psaros said.
We encourage all of your readers, anyone that supports the newspaper, to please contribute to St. Nicholas and the funds will end up in the endowment.
Donations can be made online at http://www.stnicholaswtc.org.
Friends of St. Nicholas
Friends of St. Nicholas was created after the church project, initially under the guidance of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, was suspended for two years due to lack of funds.
The Archdiocese fell into default with Skanska USA and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, unable to fulfill its contract to rebuild the church.
The Archdiocese was in danger of losing the property to New York, since activity had stopped on the new church.
The Port Authority wanted to build a vehicle security center beneath the original location of the church at 155 Cedar Street. At the same time, there was opposition from the Authority to rebuild the church near the Ground Zero memorial.
Several things happened to save the church and turn it into a National Shrine.
Chief among them was the appointment of a new Archbishop for the Archdiocese in 2019.
His Eminence, Archbishop Elpidophoros, whose name means bearer of hope supported the rebuilding project and took steps to make sure it was financially solvent and properly managed.
Also throwing in his support on rebuilding was New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. He supported relocating the church to Liberty Park, 130 Liberty Street, close to the Ground Zero memorial, and turning it into a National Shrine that would expand its role beyond a Greek Orthodox Church.
After a Jan. 2, 2020 meeting between Gov. Cuomo and Archbishop Elpidophoros, it was decided construction would start again on the new church, with conditions.
Because of the previous funding difficulties, Cuomo wanted to make sure an independent body oversaw finances and construction and so Friends of St. Nicholas was created.
The Archdiocese and the St. Nicholas Parish remain ex-officio members of Friends of St. Nicholas, but the archbishop appointed 13 laypeople with a variety of skill sets to lead the church rebuilding to its conclusion.
Daniel Mehiel was named chairman. He serves as chairman of U.S. Corrugated Inc. and was appointed by Gov. Cuomo as CEO of the Battery Park City Authority that operates the property where the World Trade Center was constructed 40 years ago.
Michael Psaros, is vice-chairman. He is a co-founder of KPS Capital Partners and a former treasurer with the Archdiocese.
Richard Browne was named CEO of the St. Nicholas construction project and is taking no fee for the work. He is a managing partner of the Sterling Project Development Group, known for sports-related construction projects, including construction of Citi Fields, where the New York Mets play.
Father Alex serves as an advisor.
The election of Gov. Cuomo as governor was a seminal moment for the entire process, Mehiel said.
With Andrews guidance and, frankly his very specific dedicated control of the process, it got us to the point that we were able to sign a deal with the Port Authority that allowed the construction process to commence, Mehiel said.
Father Alex said the church project received support from Gov. Cuomo and the previous Republican governor, George Pataki, but that Cuomo had a spiritual connection to the project as well.
Gov. Cuomo happens to share his birthday, Dec. 6, with St. Nicholas Feast Day.
He believes that the element and hope of a church destroyed at Ground Zero tells a great story of New York, that in the midst of this despair, theres hope. In the midst of darkness there is light, Father Alex said.
Archbishop Elpidophoros as well as members of the Friends of St. Nicholas address the press at the construction site of the Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine. Photo credit: Aphrodite Kotrotsios/Hellenic News of America
Not just another church
One of the problems with fundraising for the church at the grassroots level the first time around was the failure to let the Faithful across the country appreciate the historic symbolism of the National Shrine, Psaros said in another Greek publication.
They werent inspired to participate in its triumph and saw St. Nicholas as just another New York City church, not something that belongs to the Faithful nationwide, he said.
He described the completed National Shrine as the most visible symbol of Holy Orthodoxy, Hellenism, and the Hellenism ideal in America.
By donating, Psaros hopes the Faithful in all 50 states will feel the responsibility and joy of possessing the only religious structure, the only Christian church of any denomination, at Ground Zero.
Saint Nicholas prior to 9/11. Photo source: GOARCH
A Greek Orthodox Church as a National Shrine
For Greek-Americans the hope is that the St. Nicholas National Shrine will be a Parthenon of Orthodoxy in the United States, a symbol of the resurgence of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
Psaros quotes a friend, Dimitri Papacostas who said, Somehow all of the communitys aspirations, pride and redemption are enshrined in this magnificent edifice that is being built.
But it will be much more than a Greek Orthodox Church.
On a site with no grave markers to mark the martyred dead, the church and its Justinian Cross will reflect the sacred ground on which it stands, sacred ground where the presence of God can be found.
And it will offer comfort and meditation to anyone visiting worldwide, regardless of religion or background. A non-denominational bereavement center will be located on the second floor of the Shrine.
The St. Nicholas National Shrine and Church will become an open and inclusive witness of what is best in all human aspirations for the Divine, reads a message from Archbishop Elpidophoros printed in the July 2020 newsletter of the Friends of St. Nicholas.
Hagia Sophia
St. Nicholas will stand as a counterbalance to the actions of the Turks converting Hagia Sophia Church in Constantinople into a Mosque.
Many of St. Nicholas features are based on the Hagia Sophia Church, an intentional design by the Shrines architect, Santiago Calatrava.
He took the architecture and the art from Hagia Sophia and encapsulated it at the heart of St. Nicholas at Ground Zero, said Father Alex.
No matter what happens to Hagia Sophia, the Great Church will always be ours. Let us make Saint Nicholas a witness to that, states the message from Archbishop Elpidophoros.
For more information about the St. Nicholas project and to donate, visit Stnicholaswtc.org.
Contributions can also be mailed to:
FRIENDS OF ST. NICHOLAS
c/o Andrew Veniopoulos
8 East 79th Street
New York, NY 10075
Please make checks payable to:
Friends of St. Nicholas.
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