Chronia Polla, Sophie Metropolis!
Nearly 100 friends and relatives of Sophie Metropolis gathered at the Hart House restaurant in Ipswich, Massachusetts to celebrate her 70th birthday. Planned as a surprise by her husband and children, the event was festive and convival -- a success by any measure. Friends toasted the honoree, speaking warmly of her kindness and joie de vivre. Afterwards, led by the birthday celebrant, partygoers capped the afternoon with lively dancing to the wonderful, melodic strains of the Kokoras Ensemble.
Sophie and her husband, Jim, are the owners of Metro Travel Agency in Peabody. Over the years, they have led a number of successful tours throughout Greece and the Mediterranean for Greek-Americans. Well-known in Greek circles throughout New England, they are active supporters of their church and local community.
Dascoulias and Maniotis Receive Awards in New Hampshire State Vocational Competitions
Vocational students in more than 30 trades from throughout New Hampshire competed recently at the Pease Air National Guard Base. The New Hampshire Skills USA/Vocational Industrial Clubs of America invited more than 300 students in secondary and post-secondary schools to compete for $500,000 in scholarships at the New Hampshire State Skills and Leadership Championships and a chance to move to the national finals in Kansas City, Missouri. Among the winners were Nick Dascoulias of Dover Vocational Center and Brett Maniotis of Seacoast School of Technology. Dascoulias placed second in the Industrial Motor Control competition. Brett Maniotis earned second places in the Job Interview and Job Skills Demonstrations.
Attorney John Bosen Appointed to
Seacoast Repertory Theatre Board
Portsmouth attorney John Bosen, of Watson and Bosen, P.A., has been named to the board of this regional theatre. Founded in 1986, this theatre serves as a multidimensional performing arts center for students and professionals.
Well known in Portsmouth for his leadership in civic and charitable organizations, Bosen joins the theatre board following his chairmanship of the Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce and his leadership of the Parish Council of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church of Portsmouth. During Mr. Bosen's term on the church council, the parish raised nearly $700,000 and constructed a beautiful community center and fellowship hall adjacent to the church. Several years ago, he was selected to receive the Portsmouth Volunteer of the Year Award while serving as the second vice chairman of the Chamber of Commerce. He has also chaired this group's committees on accreditation, business development, and last yar's annual dinner.
A founding partner of Watson and Bosen, P.A., of Portsmouth, Mr. Bosen is a native of Portsmouth. He earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of New Hampshire and his law degree from Boston's Suffolk University. Bosen specializes in business/corporation law, real estate, and civil litigation. His firm's offices are located at 75 Congress St., Suite 211, in downtown Portsmouth.
National Publication Recognizes
Filias Advertising of Portsmouth, NH
Adweek magazine editors recently commended Filias Advertising for its creative parody of the famous shower scene in Hitchcock's film "Psycho." In an article titled, "Scare Tactics: Agencies Find Horror Parodies Can Be a Scream," Adweek described the award-winning commercial developed by Filias for his client, Eastern Propane & Gas Company.
In the Filias parody, a Janet Leigh look-alike screamed in horror at the shock of cold water pouring from a showerhead, rather than a knife plunging through her shower curtain.
Well known in the New England region, Filias Advertising has been the recipient of numerous local, state, and national awards for its marketing and advertisement creations. Interviewed by New Hampshire Sunday News, Gregory Filias, president and CEO of Filias Advertising, said "This television commercial has received so much attention from winning a Telly Award in 1999 to being featured in Adweek the year it was produced, and now, three years later. It's both exciting and gratifying."
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