O C V ΓΡΑΦΕΙ ΤΗΝ ΙΣΤΟΡΙΑ Bringing the news ΤΟΥ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΣΜΟΥ to generations of ΑΠΟ ΤΟ 1915 The National Herald Greek Americans c v A WEEKLY GREEK AMERICAN PUBLICATION www.thenationalherald.com VOL. 13, ISSUE 630 November 7-13, 2009 $1.25 G. Demos Patriarch Bartholomew, Runs for President Obama Meet Congress In At The White House Eastern L.I. By Theodore Kalmoukos lems, about the symposium that we The National Herald Staff Writer had in New Orleans. He is not sure yet if he is going to the [climate Former Prosecutor On BOSTON - President Barak Obama change] summit in Copenhagen. made a promise to His All Holiness He told me that he discussed these Madoff Case In His Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew issues with chancellor Merkel [of to mention the reopening of the Germany] this morning. I wished First Campaign Theological School of Halki when him success…in the reform of the he meets with Turkish Prime Minis- medical and health system that he By Angelike Contis ter Ertogan. Obama made that is trying to do.” The National Herald Staff Writer promise during a 35-minute meet- The Patriarch also pointed out ing at the White House on Tuesday that “we also spoke about our is- NEW YORK - George Demos is a morning, November 2. sues of the Ecumenical Patriarchate name that the more than 650,000 The National Herald has learned and about human rights. He told us inhabitants of New York’s First Con- that the meeting took place in a that he is expecting in December gressional District in Eastern Long very warm and cordial atmosphere our Prime Minister of Turkey and Island will soon get to know very and that the two leaders also talked he will bring up these issues as he well. It may also be the name of the about the Greek American commu- has done in past. As you know dur- first Greek Congressman ever from nity. Present at the meeting were ing his visit in Turkey the President New York. Archbishop Demetrios of America, put forth the issue at the Turkish “The district is winnable,” says Metropolitan of Chalcedon Athana- Parliament of the reopening of Hal- the 33-year-old Brookhaven attor- sios, Metropolitan of France Em- ki. The President said he will not ney, adding: “I wouldn’t have left manuel and Metropolitan of Korea stop speaking about these issues my job to run if it wasn’t.” Demos Ambrosios. which are issues of religious free- left his position as a prosecutor at Shortly after the presidential dom and human rights and for the U.S. Securities and Exchange meeting His All Holiness Patriarch which he cares for the entire Commission in order to focus on the Bartholomew told reporters that world.” November 2010 election. The life- “the President received us along During the more than half-hour long Republican points out that his with my brother hierarchs…with meeting, Ecumenical Patriarch district is 3:2 Republican. He is run- much politeness and goodness [he Bartholomew commended the ning for the seat of current Con- mentioned] our first meeting in President for his initiatives, urging gressman Tim Bishop, a Democrat WHITE HOUSE PHOTO Constantinople. He said that he is him to undertake an even more in- who won in 2003. The atmosphere at the White House was very warm and cordial when Patriarch Bartholomew met with pleased that we met again.” tensive campaign on behalf of eco- “I have always been fascinated President Obama. The two leaders discussed a number of issues, including the ecology. The Patriarch’s vis- The patriarch also said, “we by public service,” says the attorney. it to the United States began with the “Religion, Science and Environment” symposium in New Orleans. spoke about the ecological prob- Continued on page 4 He’d like, Demos says, “to have a positive impact on people’s lives and craft policies that make a differ- ence.” After graduating from Fordham Law School, Demos spent the last Maragos Elected Nassau Comptroller seven years prosecuting white collar crime. He worked on cases includ- By Angelike Contis Long Island’s Nassau County, which neighborhoods of Woodside, ing the $800 million A.I.G. fraud The National Herald Staff Writer is New York’s second richest county, Maspeth, Sunnyside, part of Asto- case and the highly publicized trials faced bankruptcy in the 1990s, and ria, and Long Island City. In the fi- of Bernard Madoff’s associates. He NEW YORK - George Maragos, 60, remains notorious for high taxes. nal weeks of the campaign, the De- also worked, while a student, at the was elected Nassau County Comp- As a candidate, Mr. Maragos mocrat Jimmy Van Brammer, who office of the District Attorney of Suf- troller, defeating Democratic in- promised to fight against tax in- took 70.4% of the vote, ran a nega- folk County. Before that, Demos cumbent Howard Weitzman on No- creases and to put the county’s tive campaign disputing Maragos’ studied political science at Colum- vember 3 by a slim margin. Accord- deficit and spending in check. place of residence. In turn, Mara- bia University, where he was the ing to the official results from Nas- The close election victory gos’ ads questioned Van Brammer’s president of the College Republi- sau County's 1142 poll stations, Mr. gained by Mr. Maragos, with a dif- association with the Association of cans. Demos says he was hooked on Maragos, a Republican, gained ference of just 576 votes (before Community Organizations for Re- politics early; he has attended the 115,473 votes to Mr. Weitzman's the absentee ballot tally), helped form Now (Acorn). national Republican convention 114,897. brighten the climate following the George Maragos is the founder since he was only 15. Mr. Maragos said of his victory: heavy election loss sustained by his and president of SDS Financial If elected, Demos says he’d aim “I thank the Greek community and son Angelo, 24, who was running Technologies, a finance and trading to be on the House Financial Ser- all of the voters who entrusted me for a seat on the New York City services company. He will be Nas- vices Committee, which he thinks from the bottom of my heart. I as- Council. sau’s first comptroller of Greek ori- would make the most of his SEC ex- sure them that the battle didn’t end The younger Mr. Maragos, who gin. He observed the election re- perience. Sitting in the room, yesterday, but it is entering a new ran as a Republican in heavily De- sults on the evening of November 3 TNH/COSTAS BEJ Demos says, examining clever CEOs stage and intensifying. Working to- mocratic district, gained only 3,725 at the Nassau County Republican The Maragos family at a polling station on a day that included both for eight hour stretches, taught the gether, we will realize the goals of votes, accounting for 24 percent of Party headquarters along with New the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. Seen from l. to r. Panagi- lawyer with sharp eyes, slick-d back our campaign.” the vote. The 26th election district otis Maragos, Angela Maragos, George Maragos, and Angelo Mara- hair and an undeniable confidence The prosperous community of in New York includes the Queens Continued on page 4 gos. George Maragos won his election; Angelo did not. about the importance of “listening, sizing people up judging their char- acter.” District One is a community made up of primarily white collar commuters, notes Demos. The pop- Chicago Philanthropist Eleni Bousis to be Honored How to Save ulation also includes a minority of very wealthy Hamptons residents By John P. Psiharis Distinction Award, succeeding pre- has, they too can interact and pro- ly, how lucky she is to be alive.” Her Your Family & and some farmers. In the mix is a Special to the National Herald decessors Jack George and Verne duce in the societies they live in. relationship with Maria Zela con- Greek community of perhaps 5- Carson. Nearly one thousand peo- Society sees disability as a threat, tinues through today. “She is one of CHICAGO - Eleni Bousis of Chica- ple are expected in attendance to and something to fear. Yet these my dear friends.” Community Continued on page 6 go has helped to raise millions of celebrate the organization’s fifty children view humanity as pre- In addition to Little City, Mrs. dollars for worthy organizations in years of achievement and success. cious, kind and loving.” Bousis has supported causes across Chicago and abroad throughout a Little City is situated on a 56- The genesis of Mrs. Bousis’ ef- the globe. She and longtime friend History Today lifetime devoted to philanthropy. acre campus in Palatine, Illinois. forts on behalf of the disabled goes Irene Dorkofigis, founded the Fron- She will be honored November 7, There, more than 400 children and back to her childhood. “I was tida “Care” Center in Pendeli, a By Steve Frangos 2009, for years of dedication and adults with developmental and in- touched by a handicapped child suburb of Athens, Greece. Accord- The National Herald Staff Writer Celebrating tireless support of the Little City tellectual disabilities reside in the when I was hospitalized while visit- ing to Mrs. Bousis, The center pro- Foundation during the organiza- community. “Little City has created ing Greece as a young girl. I learned vides shelter and assistance to CHICAGO - Make the time to write Elia Kazan’s tion’s Golden 50th Anniversary a positive environment for their from this beautiful girl, the joy and women, children and families im- down your family’s history. Don’t Gala to be held at Chicago’s elegant residents,” stated Mrs. Bousis. “In respect for life’s simple things. Al- pacted by abuse. “We have social wait another minute. I promise you Fairmont Hotel at Millennium Park. their eyes, there is no room for the though she was faced with a horri- service professionals and psycholo- that if you do not document your Centennial Mrs. Bousis is the first female re- term disability, only creativity. If ble challenge of confinement to a gists. Through rehabilitation, we family’s histories no one ever will. cipient of the organization’s high- these individuals are given an wheelchair, she laughs about cheat- Whatever happy-talk you may read est honor, the Sid Port Legacy of equal opportunity as everyone else ing life, she reminds me occasional- Continued on page 7 in the Greek American press about By Angelike Contis all those Modern Greek Study Pro- The National Herald Staff Writer grams around the country, none of them are going to send a researcher NEW YORK - “In some subtle or to your house - just so your person- some not-so-subtle way, every film al and/or extended family’s experi- is autobiographical,” Elia Kazan Jimmy “The ences will be saved for posterity. once said. This was the type of If you are computer-literate (or Kazan nugget that was mined at an know someone who is) there are event titled “Celebrating Elia Greek” ESPN websites that are looking for Greek Kazan”, with film excerpts, conver- American oral histories. This sation and Greek cuisine dedicated means if you are unsure (or afraid) to the director’s legacy. Documentary of writing something down, one of Film scholar Foster Hirsch and these groups will likely accept and actor Stathis Giallelis (star of By Eleni Kostopoulos preserve a recorded version of your “America, America”) took part in The National Herald Staff Writer family history. There is no shame in the discussion, which was moderat- this now time-honored method, so ed by writer Dan Georgakas at the NEW YORK – Twenty years before do it! Numerous Greek-American Players Club, in Manhattan, on Oct. his death, Dimetrios Georgios Syn- organizations now collect these 27. The club, which was estab- odinos, better known as Jimmy oral histories such as the Northern lished by a group including actor “the Greek” Snyder, joined CBS’ California Greek American Archive Edwin Booth in 1888, was a suit- The NFL Today and brought to light (www.sfsu.edu), the Hellenic Mu- able venue for a tribute to Kazan, the world of underground betting seum and Cultural Center in Chica- who began as an actor in New on football games. Just 13 years go; the Greek Museum, the Center York’s Group Theatre collective and later, in 1989, Jimmy the Greek for Greek-American Heritage worked closely with playwrights in- was fired from the show responsi- (www.Greek-Museum.org), the cluding Tennessee Williams. ble for his rise to fame after a clum- Lowell Hellenic Heritage Associa- “There’s no one like him today,” sy attempt to make a connection tion (http://community.uml. was a phrase that echoed in the between the breeding practices of edu/hellenicheritage/) and various wood-paneled club throughout the slaveowners and black athletes’ fraternal organizations. Seek out evening. The Kazan celebration un- predominance in sports. He was any of these organizations and branded a racist until his death in learn how you can save your family Continued on page 3 1996, but those who knew Jimmy history. Contact them, today. the Greek on a more personal level Given the advances in technolo- felt he was a man chastised far too gy, video-interviews are often re- To subscribe call: 718.784.5255 strongly for a foolish gaffe. placing oral recollections of family e-mail: “He made a comment that was history. Now you can either go to [email protected] EUROKINISSI inappropriate, but the punishment these organizations or send them UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Visits Greece far exceeded the transgression,” your oral and/or video-history. The George Veras, president of Pro exact method involved with each President of Greece Karolos Papoulias accompanies Ban Ki-Moon during the UN Secretary General’s official Football Hall of Fame Enterprises organization is for you to seek out visit to Greece, which included a meeting with PM Papandreou. Ban Ki-Moon was informed by the two lead- and founder of Veras Communica- and discover. ers about Greece’s positions on its national interests. He also visited the New Acropolis Museum. Greece's Ambassador to the UN Anastassis Mitsialis is standing in the background. See related story on page 11. Continued on page 6 Continued on page 7 2 COMMUNITY THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 7-13, 2009 In the Spotlight: Andrew Zezas GOINGS ON... ■ NOVEMBER 5-7 Margaret Ajemian Ahnert, best-sell- By Eleni Kostopoulos music performance (saxophone, TNH: What has been your great- BERGENFIELD, N.J. —St. Anthony’s ing author of, The Knock at the Door The National Herald Staff Writer flute, vocals) before switching to est achievement thus far and what Church will host is 32nd annual In- – A Journey Through the Darkness of economics and finance and I worked do you hope to achieve in the fu- ternational festival on November 5, 6 the Armenian Genocide. Angeliki NEW YORK- Andrew Zezas founded my way through college in a night- ture? & 7. Holiday shopping starts here Frangou, CEO and Chairman of of Real Estate Strategies Corpora- club band, playing as many as nine AZ: My greatest achievement has with a variety of terrific merchandise Navios Maritime Holdings, will be tion in 2002, and as its CEO, led the shows each week. I also ran my fa- been that of marrying a wonderfully – from jewelry to accessories; icons to honored with the Aristeon Award. company to win numerous awards ther's company, Micro Instrument soulful and spiritually - enlightened home gifts; and novelty items for Speakers will be Anne Erni, Dr. Catie for performance and client service. Company, for a short while. I left col- woman, who loves and embraces children. Bring your appetite for Mihalopoulos, Ph.D, Dr. Fay Kastri- He has twice been a finalist in the lege when my father became ill and our Greek culture, who understands mouthwatering multi-ethnic entrees, nos, M.D., M.P.H., Dr. C. Christine Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the passed away, so I could earn a living the particular challenges associated including shish-kabob, spanokopita, Wheeler, Ph.D., Dr. Charles Year Award and the NJBiz Executive - I never completed my degree. with the business I'm in, and who and pierogi, and delicious desserts. In Calomiris, Ph.D., and conference of the Year Award. He is a co-recipi- I began career in corporate real has blessed me with two intelligent, addition, Green Market Fundraising sponsors: Dr. C. Christine Wheeler ent of the NAIOP Creative Deal of estate at the age of 22, when a peaceful, funny and loving children, will be distributing free 13-Watt CFL and Robert J. Pierot, Jr. The event the Year Award and has published friend's father graciously offered to all three of whom take my breath light bulbs on behalf of New Jersey’s will be held from 12:30 p.m. – 8:30 two books on corporate real estate, teach me the real estate business, af- away every day. Next to that, I have Clean Energy Program. Lunch and p.m. Directions: The Union League more than 90 white papers on busi- ter he learned of my father's illness been blessed with the opportunity dinner will be served each day. There Club, 38 East 37th Street, New York, ness, careers, sales & marketing, re- and eventual passing. and the ability to built a business will be musical entertainment each NY. Additional info: Stacey Sava at al estate and other topics. Mr. Zezas I now live on a horse farm in and a brand that provides superior evening. On Saturday evening My (201) 944-6432 or and his team will hold an event on western New Jersey with my beauti- service and is known for high ethics, Greek Wedding Band will delight the [email protected]. November 14 at the Saddle Brook ful wife and two smiley children. creativity, and sophistication. We crowd. For those who like to take Marriott Hotel in Saddle Brook, TNH: What is the most challeng- are known for our accomplish- chances, there will be a super 50/50. ■ NOVEMBER 8 N.J., titled, "Take Charge of Your Ca- ing aspect of your career? ments, dedication to our clients, and Admission to the festival is free. MANSHANTUCKET, Conn. - En- reer Again!", to help executives and AZ: My career challenges have our ability to help our clients, both Hours are 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. coure Productions, Inc. presents No- professionals determine how best to been two-fold: First, I spend consid- the companies who engage us and Directions: Teaneck Road to Liberty tis Sfakianakis ‘10 Years After’ North achieve their career goals. erable effort and resources, along the people who work there. It has to Ivy Lane or Knickerbocker to Ivy. American Tour. It has been exactly TNH: How did you get to where with other industry executives, been extremely rewarding. For further info, call the Church at ten years since Notis Sfakianakis last you are today? seeking to elevate the knowledge TNH: Share with us some words 201-568-8840 or visit: www.stantho- crossed the Atlantic and after a series AZ: I was born in the Bronx and and sophistication of commercial re- of wisdom. nysorthodox.org of successful albums, Sfakianakis is grew up on the Jersey shore in a al estate professionals across the Andrew Zezas AZ: As an American man who is once again back in North America working class family. My father, U.S. and Canada, as a means of en- extremely proud of his Greek de- ■ NOVEMBER 7 for a series of performances. He will Speros, was a chief engineer in the hancing the image of our industry. of the Greek American Chamber of scent and the intestinal fortitude SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - The Elios be performing at the MGM Grand at Greek Merchant Marine. He was Second, given the substantial chal- Commerce of New Jersey and on the that has been passed down to him, Society will be hosting the Hellenic Foxwoods Casino in Manshantucket, from Pyrgos Tis Elias and he built a lenges associated with the current Board of Trustees of St. Athanasios and one who believes strongly in Charity Ball on Saturday, November CT and Novermber 13 and 14 in At- successful tool and die manufactur- economic climate, I put forth a con- Greek Orthodox Church in Paramus, God, in our fabulous culture, our 7 at the historic Fairmont Hotel on lantic City. For tickets and other ing business in Brooklyn, New York. siderable effort in helping displaced New Jersey, my love for all things Greek Orthodox faith, and in the Nob Hill to honor five Greek Ameri- venue information: call: (718) 721- He was a founder of Kimisis Tis executives - many of whom are ex- Greek and my desire to support fel- strong constitutions that are built in- can celebrities. The Ball provides an 1969 or e-mail: [email protected] Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church tremely accomplished in their spe- low Hellenes grows with each pass- to every Greek. I live by many credos opportunity to formally celebrate in Holmdel, New Jersey, and served cific areas of expertise - prepare ing year. and have numerous philosophical Hellenic culture by honoring Greek- ■ NOVEMBER 14 on the parish council there for many themselves to compete in securing TNH: Do you have any role mod- beliefs. One of the most prominent Americans for their professional and SOMMERVILLE, Mass. - The years. He passed away in 1985 new jobs. els? among them is that the word "Try" is civic achievements, and who best ex- Fundraising Committee along with when I was just 22. I was one of the TNH: Does your Greek heritage AZ: My father was a great man. likely the weakest word in the Eng- emplify the spirit, values and ideals the Parish Council is proud to an- first three altar boys of the new and religion play a role in the work Despite language and cultural barri- lish language. "Trying" anything of Hellenism. This year’s honorees nounce Angelo Tsarouchas will be church. you do ers, he was able to build and sustain leaves open the strong probability of will include four distinguished and performing his comedy act on Satur- My mother was born in the Unit- AZ: Almost everyone who knows a successful business through nu- failure. We do not use the word award-winning Greek Americans: day, November 14, at 8:00 p.m. at ed States, but has origins in Ithaka, me, friends, clients, colleagues, and merous economic downturns, raise "Try" in our family or in our compa- George Chakiris, Michael Chiklis, the Dormition of the Virgin Mary So- Greece; she was a homemaker, a associates, all know that I am Greek. a family and help found a church. ny. "Trying" is not worth any effort. Nicholas Gage and Marilu Henner; cial Center. To purchase tickets, visit seamstress and worked in a factory. I I have always been extremely proud Even today, almost 25 years after his Better not to "Try" at all. Set your Greek American singer Kalomira will the church office Mon-Fri between also have two older brothers. of my heritage and the cultural passing, I learn about people whose objective, and complete your mis- receive the Elios Spotlight Award, 9a.m. to 1p.m. or Sunday from I attended Montclair State Uni- beauty that it affords me. Having lives he touched and how he helped sion. Fail or succeed, but complete and television personality Maria Me- 10a.m. to 12p.m. or call the ticket- versity in New Jersey, majoring in previously served as the Chairman them on their journey through life. your mission. Never merely "try". nounos will serve as Mistress of Cer- line at 781-710-4646. $40 General emonies. Proceeds from the Hellenic Admission (if purchased in ad- Charity Ball provide financial sup- vance); $60 VIP Seating; $50 Gener- port for select Bay Area organiza- al Admission (puchased at the door) tions dedicated to the promotion or e-mail: comedy@dormi- Marathon Charities are Winners QUESTION OF THE WEEK and preservation of Hellenic culture tionchurch.org. For additional infor- and heritage, which this year in- mation, visit: NEW YORK - Dentist Dean Vafiadis cancer patients, raised $1 million cludes, “The Eye of the Painter: An- www.dormitionchurch.org/joomla10/ says there is “a lot of pain, training says its head Michael Retsina. Other Vote on our website! cient Greek Pottery Art,” a project in and time” that goes into preparing charity runners included George Pa- conjunction with The Legion of Hon- ■ NOVEMBER 14 for a marathon. However, while run- palexandratos, of Pennsylvania, who You have the chance to express your opinion on our website on an or Fine Arts Museums of San Francis- NORWICH, Conn. - The Connecticut ning the November 1 New York City ran for Tuesday’s Children, a charity important question in the news. The results will be published in our co in Spring 2010. This year’s Ball and Rhode Island district of AHEPA Marathon to raise money for the St. assisting youngsters affected by the printed edition next week along with the question for that week. will begin with a festive cocktail re- will host the first ever “Hellenic His- Basil’s Academy, he thought more “of September 11 tragedies. Attorney ception at 6 p.m. at the Fairmont Ho- tory Trophy Day” on the campus of the pain [the children] go through Kenneth Volandes ran to raise money The question this week is: Did you vote in Tuesday's elections? tel’s Terrace and Vanderbilt Rooms, Norwich Free Academy. The event without a parent.” It’s the fifth time for a cure for hurler syndrome. ❏ Yes followed by a sumptuous dinner at 7 will begin at 12p.m. with the Hel- he’s run a marathon to raise money Twenty-nine-year-old accountant ❏ No p.m. in the ornate Grand Ballroom. lenic History Trophy tournament. for the academy’s 23 children. Run- Giorgos Alebazakis, who came from ❏ Maybe For tickets, call (415) 561.9214 or The event is free, and dinner admis- ning in a fundraising trio including Greece for the race, was amazed at www.elios.org sion for HHT students and scholar- George and Jim Pantelides, he fin- the number of responses to his Greek The results for last week’s question: Have you ever thought of run- ship winners is free and $25 for all ished the race in 4:45:28. The men flag along the entire course. Alebaza- ning a marathon? NEW YORK, N.Y. – The Hellenic others. RSVP by November 4. Con- raised about $6,000. Dr. Vafiadis’ kis, who finished in 3:51:45 said: “It 29% voted “Yes” American Women's Council will host tact: Nicholas Nikas at: goal? “To see their faces and teeth went so fast. At the end of the race, I 50% voted “No” their 16th annual conference, 203.554.5570 or via e-mail: nice and clean.” wished there was more.” 21% voted “Maybe” “Oikonomia,” Women as Pillars of [email protected]. The campus is Team Continuum, the nonprofit By Angelike Contis the Home at the Union League Club located at: 305 Broadway, Norwich, organization founded in 2003 to help The National Herald Staff Writer Please vote at: www.thenationalherald.com in NYC. Keynote speaker will be, CT 06360. THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 7-13, 2009 COMMUNITY 3 Immortalizing the Beauty & Horrors of Exarchia in Athens

By Angelike Contis ing the rioting, remembering the The National Herald Staff Writer specter of seeing “society down on its knees” as both thrilling and NEW YORK - Filmmaker Stamos scary. At the same time, he lost Dimitrakopoulos had been making some of his best footage, he says, a series of short films about Athens because, “Anarchists took my tape neighborhoods for the Athens and burned it in front of my eyes.” News Agency, when, on December Dimitrakopoulos points out that he 3, 2008, he picked up his camera to wasn’t the only one filming, noting: start one about his own neighbor- “There was a camera behind the hood, Exarchia. “We started filming police officers. There was a camera and all hell broke loose,” says Dim- behind the anarchists. There were itrakopoulos, referring to the cameras from everybody around. weeks-long rioting that erupted af- You could edit a scene!” ter 15-year-old Alexandros Grig- As Athens braces for the an- oropoulos was shot by a policeman niversary of the riots, Dimi- on December 6. trakopoulos underlines that last Dimitrakopoulos, who is a mas- December’s events were “irra- ter’s student at Staten Island Col- tional”, in the sense that they were lege, says he quickly realized that triggered more by a generation’s this would not be an agency film. psychological needs than their ma- His “Exarchia: Culture Shock” is a terial ones. “Rioting is a privilege,” short documentary portrait that Director Stamos Dimitrakopoulos in Manhattan after the screening of he says, pointing out that many of both lovingly highlights Exarchia’s his short documentary "Exarchia: Culture Shock" at the New York In- the rioters were higher on the so- culture and captures the sense of ternational Independent Film and Video Festival on October 29, 2009. cial ladder than the working class injustice and rage that followed policemen. The situation has its Grigoropoulos’ shooting. was always the place with the rock police presence “redundant and of- own dynamic, he adds, noting: “In Documentary director and visual artist Apo Torosyan (left) with Hen- The short film, which begins stars, the most beautiful girls and fensive,” especially in light of un- a riot situation, it fuels itself.” ry Morgenthau III, the grandson of Ambassador Morgenthau, the sub- with a plaintive clarinet and ends bars. abated nearby heroin dealing. “Exarchia: Culture Shock” was ject of Torosyan’s film ‘The Morgenthau Story, which screened in NY’. with a retro Pavlos Sideropoulos’ But the documentary reveals Grigoropoulos’ young ghost screened at the New York Interna- rock tune, is a study in day and that Exarchia, home of the Poly- treads through the film, whether in tional Independent Film and Video night, civilization and chaos. On technic University, has felt besieged the song “Mom, I Want to Be an An- Festival on October 29. It will be the one hand, it focuses on the gen- since the days of the Greek junta. archist” (set to images of preschool- screened at the 3rd NY Greek Film tile, old-time fabric of one of German resident Heinrich Hall says ers playing) or in shots of the black Festival on November 11 at 7pm Documentary Revives Amb. Athens’ oldest neighborhoods, cap- the 2008 riots brought him closer placard made by the dead teen’s (Cinema Village – 22 East 12th St, turing the neoclassic architecture to his neighbors. Kabbouras, the mother, and angry graffiti. www.hellenicamerican.cc) and at and university life. “It’s not by graying owner of a popular souvla- Dimitrakopoulos straddled two the Queens International Film Fes- Morgenthau’s Work & Legacy chance that all of the bookstores ki joint, complains about negative worlds while making the film. On tival on November 15 at 12.15pm are here,” notes resident Platon An- media coverage. Shop owner the one hand, like many Athenians (Holiday Inn screening room, droutsakis. He muses that Exarchia Thodoris Kokkinakis calls the high in their early 20s, he admits to join- www.queensfilmfestival.com). By Angelike Contis Steiner. The National Herald Staff Writer The film began with the Jewish Morgenthau family’s immigration NEW YORK - Imagine being an am- from Germany to the U.S. when he bassador and knowing that an eth- was a child. It focused, however, on nic group is being murdered in the the time around 1916, when Mor- Celebrating 100 Years:The Brilliant & Controversial Elia Kazan country where you live – but no one genthau quit his post to return to is intervening. This was the dilem- the U.S. and write the book “Am- Continued from page 1 The actor, who hails from Kalama- ma faced by Henry Morgenthau, bassador Morgenthau’s Story” ta, Greece, revealed that his own the subject of Apo Torosyan’s docu- about the unfolding Armenian derlined his unique ability to un- father had been a Communist who mentary “The Morgenthau Story”. tragedy. Of great interest to the derstand – and often manipulate was exiled to Makronyssos after the A couple of years after being Hellenic Center audience was Mor- actors to their emotional edge - in Civil War, and died there in 1953. sent to Turkey, U.S. Ambassador to genthau’s later, successful role as order to bring his vision to the stage “America, America” was made in Turkey Morgenthau realized in the Chair of the Greek Resettle- and screen. 1963. 1915 that Armenians were being ment Commission under the A sense of Kazan the man and The talk coincided with a three- slaughtered. The New Yorker cam- League of Nations in 1923. Kazan the filmmaker was provided week festival (October 9-29) at the paigned to stop what he called “the In the documentary, the link be- by excerpts of Richard Schnickel’s Film Forum devoted to Kazan’s murder of a nation”. Though he tween the genocides was under- 1995 documentary “Elia Kazan: A work. The Film Forum event con- was not able to stop the killings, lined. One of Morgenthau’s heirs Director’s Journey”. The documen- tinues with the Marlon Brando ve- Morgenthau’s 30,000 pages of doc- recalled Adolf Hitler’s words “After tary included interviews with hicle “A Streetcar Named Desire” uments remain some of the most all, who remembers the Armeni- Kazan and snippets from his best through to November 12. The important evidence of the genocide ans?” known Marlon Brando films, such event also was a lead into the New that Turkey still has not recognized. Torosyan, revealing encyclope- as “On the Waterfront”, as well as York Greek Film Festival. Torosyan, a Massachusetts- dic knowledge, reviewed the roots more obscure works, like “Gentle- September 7 would have been based visual artist, attended a of the Young Turk’s atrocities man’s Agreement”, in which Grego- Kazan’s 100th birthday. He was screening of the documentary at against Armenians, as well as other ry Peck plays a journalist who in- born Elias Kazantzoglou in Con- the Archdiocesan Hellenic Cultural minorities, including the Greeks. vestigates anti-Semitism. stantinople in 1909, before emi- Center on October 25. Torosyan The filmmaker called the non- In the course of the discussion, grating to the U.S. in 1913. His ku- was born in Constantantinople of recognition by Turkey of the geno- Hirsch variously praised and dos included three Academy an Armenian father and a Greek cide “a festering sore,” but pointed panned Kazan films, Giallelis re- Awards. mother. out that recognition “can’t be im- flected on working with the direc- Kazan’s subdued centennial cel- The documentary had an oral posed” from outside, but must tor and Georgakas provided a his- Critic Foster Hirsch (left), actor Stathis Giallelis (center) and modera- ebration includes the recent release testimony feel, with its simple in- come from the Turkish people. torical perspective on it all. tor Dan Georgakas revisited the work of great filmmaker Elia Kazan. of new book “Elia Kazan on Direct- terviews, stark archival material Torosyan, who focused on the Ar- The event was a reminder of ing” edited by Robert Cornfield and no-frills approach (save the oc- menian genocide in his conceptual Kazan’s charismatic, driven, com- actor, who had previously worked made him unpopular in Holly- (with a preface by Martin Scors- casional stirring cello music of Haig art since 1999, made his first film in plex personality. “Kazan had X-ray with Cypriot director Michael Ca- wood. When pressed, in 1952, by ese), which provides a thorough Boydjian). It included the insights 2003 in order to reach a broader vision,” said actor Giallelis – only coyannis, noted, “Maybe Michael the House Un-American Activities look at Kazan’s approach to his of the ambassador’s grandsons, for- audience. The 1955 pogrom half-joking - with regard to the di- Cacoyannis was a better actor than Committee to provide the names of craft, and a Wesleyan University mer New York County D.A. Robert against Greeks in Constantinople, rector, who had a gift for reading Kazan, but Kazan was a better di- colleagues associated with the Kazan Centennial running Thurs- M. Morgenthau and TV producer which he witnessed, has intrigued strangers, let alone his actors. rector than Cacoyannis.” Communist Party, Kazan complied. day evenings (September 12 – De- Henry Morgenthau III, and his him as a future film topic. Kazan’s best parts, said Giallelis, As expected, the panel discussed Giallelis indicated that Kazan was cember 3) with screenings, talks great-granddaughter, Dr. Pamela Website: www.aramaifilms.com were always underdog roles. The the chapter of Kazan’s life that never pleased with his own actions. and an exhibit.

FEATURE FILMS SCREENING SCHEDULES FILMS AND SHOWTIMES SMALL CRIME (MIKRO ENGLIMA) CORRECTION (DIORTHOSI) Direction by Christos Georgiou CINEMA VILLAGE CINEMART CINEMAS Direction by Thanos Anastopoulos A young policeman assigned to a quiet Greek island longs to be 22 East 12 St., New York City 106-03 Metropolitan Ave. Forest An ex-convict wanders through a landscape of urban chaos and transferred to a big city where he can work on solving real crimes. Hills, Queens decay as he tries to reintegrate himself into society and make When the local drunk turns up dead, the officer's hyperactive FRIDAY NOV. 6 amends for his crime. This much admired film has played festivals imagination convinces him that this is the case he's been waiting 1:00 False Alarm FRIDAY NOV. 13 for. around the world and was Greece’s entry for Best Foreign Film 3:00 Well Kept Secrets 3:15 False Alarm Academy Award consideration earlier this year. 5:30 Correction UNDER YOUR MAKE UP (KATO APO TO MAKIGIAZ SOU) 5:00 Under Your Makeup 7:00 I’m Dying For You 8:00 False Alarm FALSE ALARM (ORES KOINIS ISYHIAS) Direction by Vangelis Seitanidis 10:00 Correction Direction by Katerina Evangelakou In this compelling feminist drama, a woman in her fate thirties 9:10 I Am Gay A blaring car alarm brings the residents of an Athens apartment longs for marriage and motherhood. One night she is in a car acci- Small Crime SATURDAY NOV. 14 building out on the street. What they don't know is that their lives dent that involves a child. The painful process of accepting the un- SATURDAY NOV. 7 1:00 The Mountain In Front will soon cross in totally unexpected ways. As the lives of the acceptable follows, complicated by the slow legal process and the 1:00 Mariza 3:15 Guinness apartment dwellers are revealed, this socially incisive comedy says child's distraught mother. Guinness 5:30 Small Crime much about how today's Athenians live. 3:00 Pessoa/Cavafy 8:00 Guinness WELL KEPT SECRETS: ATHANASΙA Free admission 10:00 Small Crime GUINNESS (KALA KRYMMENA MYSTIKA-ATHANASIA) 5:00 Parvas SUNDAY NOV. 15 Direction by Alexis Kardaras Direction by Panos Karkanevatos 7:15 I Am Gay 1:00 Pessoa/Cavafy Guinness, his name a play on the Greek word "gkinia" meaning A young Greek American woman travels from New York to the is- Small Crime 3:15 I’m Dying For You land of Nisyros in search of her real father. What she discovers bad luck, is a gambler who has hit rock bottom. Desperate, he 9:15 Correction 5:30 Under Your Make Up shatters the myths created to protect her and helps her under- goes looking for buried gold in a remote mountain village. To his 11:05 Cheap Smokes 8:00 Parvas dismay, the closer he gets to his treasure, the worse his luck gets. stand her mother more dearly than ever before. SUNDAY NOV. 8 MONDAY NOV. 16 Will the love of a woman help break his unlucky streak? 1:00 Pasha 3:15 Guinness I'M DYING FOR YOU (PETHAINO GIA SENA) MODERN CLASSICS The Mountain in Front 6:00 Small Crime Direction by Nikos Karapanagiotis 3:25 Mariza 8:10 The Mountain In Front Chaos ensues when each member of a family begins to make de- HE WHO MUST DIE (CELUΙ QUΙ DOIT MOURIR) (in French) Well Kept Secrets TUESDAY NOV. 17 mands on the young physics tutor hired to help the family's identi- Direction by Jules Dassin 5:30 False Alarm 3:15 A Hero in Rome ty-challenged son. Beneath the clutter of this very dark rambunc- In this 1958 film based on The Greek Passion by Nikos 7:25 He Who Must Die 6:00 I’m Dying For You tious comedy lies the feminist sensibility of its leading lady and co- Kazantzakis, the residents of a small village in Crete have the 9:50 Cheap Smokes 8:10 Pessoa/Cavafy author, Eleni Rantou. essence of their Christianity challenged by the arrival of dispos- MONDAY NOV. 9 WEDNESDAY NOV. 18 sessed residents from a neighboring town. 11:00 Pessoa/Cavafy 3:15 Correction JUST BROKEN UP (MOLIS HORISA) 1:00 Mariza 6:00 Guinness Direction by Vassilis Mirianthopoulos A HERO IN ROME The Mountain in Front 8:10 A Hero in Rome Direction by Panos Angelopoulos Friends gathering for a surprise birthday party on Valentine's Day 3:10 I'm Dying For You THURDAY NOV. 19 are determined to hide from the unsuspecting birthday girl that This bittersweet comedy focuses on the adventures of a young 5:10 Correction 3:15 False Alarm THE THIRD ANNUAL her boyfriend has left her. This hilarious farce was a major box of- man who goes to Rome to fulfill his dream of seeing his opera star 7:15 The Mountain In Front 6:00 The Mountain In Front fice hit in Greece last year. The film stars the very popular Zeta idol. 9:20 Still Water 8:10 False Alarm NEW YORK CITY Makrypoulia and Yannis Tsimitselis CHEAP SMOKES (FTINA TSΙGARA) Under Your Make Up GREEK FILM SESTIVAL THE MOUNTAIN ΙN FRONT (TO VOUNO BROSTA) Direction by Renos Haralambidis TUESDAY NOV 10 HELLENIC AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Direction by Vassilis Douros In this off beat ensemble comedy first released in 2000, various 1:00 Correction Old hostilities are rekindled when an Albanian shepherd offers to lost souls inhabit an almost deserted Athens on a warm summer 3:00 The Mountain In Front CLOSING NIGHT night, pontificating on politics, love, and life. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6-THURSDAY, NOVEMBER12 buy the fireworks for the Resurrection services on Holy Saturday. 5:20 I'm Dying For You The act of senseless violence that will mar Easter Sunday is a pow- 7:10 Small Crime SAT. NOV. 21-7:30 P.M. CINEMA VILLAGE erful indictment of xenophobia and a poignant plea for tolerance. AMERICAN INDIES 9.15 We Call Her Daisy Tonny Bennett Concert Hall 22 EAST 12TH ST. JUST EAST OF FIFTH AVENUE False Alarm in the Frank Sinatra School NEW YORK CITY 10003 THE NIGHT FERNANDO PESSOA RUN IT WEDNESDAY NOV. 11 of the Arts Direction by Evangelos Giovanis and George Giovanis MET CONSTANTINE CAVAFY 1:00 Mariza 35-12 35th Ave., Astoria 212-924-3363 • WWW.CINEMAVILAGE.COM (Tl NYCHTA POU O FERNANDO PESSOA SYNANTISE TON Chased out the door by his mother's violent lover, young Jermain Guinness CONSTANTINO CAVAFY) turns to the streets for a quick score. Ultimately, he finds himself 3:00 Correction JUST BROKEN UP FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13-THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Direction by Stelios Charalambopoulos beyond any possibility of redemption. (Warning: This film contains Using feature film techniques, this award-winning documentary graphic scenes of violence and sexual situations.) 5:00 Guinness Free admissions thanks to a CINEMART CINEMAS recreates an alleged meeting between Pessoa and Cavafy and ex- 7:00 Short Film Program grant from Alma Bank 106-03 METROPOLITAN AVE., FOREST HILLS plores the glorious poetry of these two great artists. SHUTTERΒUG 9:20 Demetra's Dream QUEENS 11375 Direction by Minos Papas A Hero in Rome 718-261-2043 • WWW.ClNEMARTCINEMAS.COM PARVAS (PARVAS, AGONI GRAMMI) When shooting the dawn one morning, a photographer looks into THURDAY NOV. 12 Direction by Gerasimos Rigas the rising sun and hurts his eyes. Soon he begins to see spots and 1:00 Parvas This richly detailed documentary focuses on the last winter in the blurs. When the spots become a face-an apparition of a woman- 3:00 Pessoa/Cavafy life of Dimitri Yannakos (Parvas) as he tends his garden and works he embarks on a dark journey to discover who she is. 5:00 Small Crime FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO: at the coffee shop that he runs with his wife and daughter on the 7:10 Shutterbug WWW.NYCGREEKFILMFESTIVAL.COM island of Amorgos. ALL FILMS NOT IN ENGLISH WILL BE SHOWN 9:10 Run It AND CLICK ON FILM FESTIVAL FLAG WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES. 4 COMMUNITY THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 7-13, 2009 Patriarch Talks to PBS’s Charlie Rose About Struggles, Environment and Peace

By Theodore Kalmoukos ures in the world. The Patriarch also said, “We and wants to listen to the other. The National Herald Staff Writer “He is his All Holiness, the Ecu- need the restitution…of the church And I am very happy and honored menical Patriarch Bartholomew of properties taken away from our that he accepted to receive me next BOSTON – Ecumenical Patriarch Constantinople,” Mr. Rose said. hands through non-legal week, next Tuesday at the White Bartholomew stressed Turkey’s “He’s the leader of 300 million Or- methods…this will prove that there House.” need to reform itself and show “ab- thodox Christians.” is a real change of mind,” in society To Mr. Rose’s question about solute freedom to human and reli- Mr. Rose added, “While there and among government officials. what the president can do in sup- gious rights” in a rare one hour in- are ecclesiastical differences with During the interview, Mr. Rose port of the Church, Patriarch terview with Charlie Rose on the the Roman Catholic Church, His All asked the Patriarch if Prime Minis- Bartholomew said, “I would an- Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Holiness has met with the pope sev- ter Erdogan is listening to him, to swer to him in more general terms last Monday night, November 2. eral times. He had several meetings which His All Holiness responded: saying that he, as the leader of this The Patriarch spoke in fluent with John Paul in the 1990s and “He has the good will to do so. It is great country which influences so English about long-standing re- met with Benedict during the not always easy to fulfill his plans, many things around the globe has quests for the reopening of the The- pope’s 2006 visit to Turkey. He’s al- his desires. It will take time, to create this full respect of human ological School of Halki, the return so met with leaders of all political maybe. But we believe that it will rights, among them religious free- of the properties belonging to the views around the world, including be for the benefit of Turkey and its dom and respect of the rights of mi- churches and the Greek Orthodox Fidel Castro and Muammar image abroad to do these reforms norities everywhere, because this citizens of Constantinople, which Qaddafi. His Holiness is well- and bring respect, bring back re- will be a real contribution to the es- were illegally taken by the Turks. known in America, after having re- spect for human rights, and the tablishment of a permanent peace He also discussed the Patriarchate’s ceived the Congressional Gold most important is respect of reli- and to avoiding conflicts because of support Turkish membership in the Medal and meeting with the past gious freedom, as soon as possible”. injustices. European Union and the overall three U.S. presidents.” The Patriarch also expressed He has the responsibility and the role and state of the Ecumenical Pa- This U.S. visit is the patriarch’s support for Turkey’s eventual ad- possibility to do so much to this di- triarchate. He explained his posi- sixth to date. His stay this year be- mittance into the EU. rection. And of course in this con- tion as first among equals in the Or- gan in New Orleans, where he at- “I am not involved in the poli- text, in this framework, they are thodox Church and the Orthodox tended an ecological symposium on tics,” he said, “but I wish I could see first, and the problems of our understanding of the Roman pollution in the Mississippi River. as soon as possible Turkey being church and our minority in Turkey Catholic Church and of the papal With regard to relations with the full part, full member of the Euro- are included.” primacy. He touched upon his Turkish government, Patriarch pean society as the dream and the Patriarch Bartholomew empha- beloved issue of the protection of Bartholomew told Mr. Rose that aspiration of the founder of mod- sized the magnitude of America’s the environment, as well as the use- conditions have improved. ern Turkey, Kemal Ataturk, [who] political influence, and the nation’s fulness of dialogue among the “It is true that we have had seri- wanted to bring Turkey into the Eu- ability to pressure peace-seeking monotheistic religions, Christiani- ous problems as a Greek Orthodox His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (left) with His ropean family, and that is why he efforts. When questioned about his ty, Judaism and Islam. community, as the Ecumenical Pa- Eminence Archbishop Demetrios (right) outside the White House. did so many reforms in his time.” views on a changing sense of Amer- The interview was conducted in triarchate, and all the other minori- The Patriarch also mentioned ica, and what the world expects Atlanta, Georgia during the patri- ties living in Turkey,” he said. “Now some positive changes, which are the Turkish authorities in the year his recent meeting with President from the nation, he said: “We ap- arch’s visit to his friend Muhtar the situation is much better. Our not enough. We do expect for more 1971, which prohibited the Ecu- Obama which he said was an en- preciate generally speaking…open- Kent, president of the Coca-cola prime minister is working harder to quick reforms in Turkish society.” menical Patriarchate to educate couraging one. ness, all courageous initiatives tak- corporation, who is of Turkish an- bring Turkey into the European The Patriarch added that such and to train the young generation “I met him shortly in Istanbul a en by political leaders and, namely, cestry. Union as a full member. This is a reforms would include rights like of its staff, and also the people that few months ago, and the impres- the leader of the United States of Mr. Rose introduced the patri- real and concrete aspiration of the freedom of religion. Exemplifying are sion he gave me was a very positive America, which, as I said, has a arch by welcoming him as one of present administration, and we mi- that “would be the reopening of our needed in the hierarchies of the one, the impression of a man hum- great impact, influence, all over the the most important religious fig- norities have already experienced school of theology closed down by Ecumenical Patriarchate abroad”. bled, human, a man who knows world”. Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at White House for Meeting with Obama

Continued from page 1 of Halki would bring. for the mission of the Ecumenical House Nancy Pelosi and Senate the luncheon. In the evening, Vice All Holiness met with Secretary of At the close of their meeting, Ec- Patriarch, a leader of global stand- Majority Leader Harry Reid co- President Biden hosted him at the State Clinton and that evening, she logical responsibility. President umenical Patriarch Bartholomew ing, and for the reopening of the hosted a luncheon for His All Holi- Vice Presidential Residence for a hosted a dinner in his honor at the Obama thanked the Ecumenical Pa- assured the President of his prayers Halki Seminary in Istanbul. He also ness in the Capitol. A private meet- private meeting and formal dinner. Ben Franklin Room of the State De- triarch for his moral and ethical for his healthcare initiatives for the took the opportunity to reiterate ing with Speaker Pelosi followed On Thursday, November 5, His partment. leadership that has prompted the sake of the poor and needy. the U.S. commitment to con- world’s faith communities to re- Among those present at the fronting global climate change and spond to environmental concerns. White House meeting were Tom to applaud the Ecumenical Patri- They shared their experiences of Donilon, Assistant to the President; arch for his work on global inter- the Lower Ninth Ward and their Deputy National Security Advisor, faith dialogue”. concern for the redevelopment of Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Spe- Immediately after the White the New Orleans neighborhood cial Assistant to the President and House meeting, His All Holiness, that was devastated by Hurricane Senior Director of European Af- returned to the campus of George- Katrina. fairs; Joshua DuBois, Director of town University, and gave a major President Obama stressed his Office of Faith-Based and Neigh- address titled, “A Changeless Faith appreciation of the unique role of borhood Partnerships; Bridget for a Changing World.” The Center the Ecumenical Patriarch as the Brink, Director for Aegean and for American Progress, together leader of the Orthodox Christian South Caucasus and Protopres- with Georgetown University, spon- world, and the unique character of byter Fr. Alexander Karloutsos. sored the event. the Ecumenical Patriarchate as an After the visit, The White House On Wednesday, the Patriarch de- institution. He expressed to His All issued the following statement: livered another major address at Holiness his commitment to the re- “President Obama warmly wel- the Brookings Institution titled, opening of the Theological School comed the Ecumenical Patriarch to “Saving the Soul of the Planet,” on of Halki, citing the advantage to the White House this morning. The environmental responsibility. Turkey itself that the full operation President reinforced our support In the afternoon, Speaker of the

AP PHOTO/MANUEL BALCE CENETA Patriarch Bartholomew at Vice Presidential Residence

Vice President Joe Biden, right, a strong supporter of the Patriarchate, speaks to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, during their meeting at the vice president's official residence, Wednesday, Nov. 4 in D.C. Nassau Elects Maragos New Comptroller

Continued from page 1 Bronx Republican Stylo Sapaskis, Portsmouth, and Suffolk. took 16.5% of the vote in District 11 In New England, Senator and Al- York State Senator and Republican without maintaining a public profile derman Ted Gatsas was voted into a Majority Leader Dean Skelos. The during the race. In the New Jersey new role on November 3. With a Senator said he’d work with Mara- governor’s race, Independent Kostas margin of 2,500 votes over his oppo- gos for solutions to budget deficit Petris received just 0.1% of the vote. nent, Gatsas was elected mayor of and tax issues. In Virginia, two Greek Ameri- Manchester, New Hampshire’s Other local Greek American can- cans were elected to the House of largest city. New Hampshire Public didates were less successful in their Delegates. Richmond Republican Radio reported that elections could bids. Whether it was due to protest attorney Manoli Loupassi won his be held for his Senate successor as or party-line votes, David Casavis, race with 68.4% of the votes. In- early as mid-January. who was running for Manhattan cumbent Johnny S. Joannou, De- Borough President in order to abol- mocrat, took 98.56% of votes, un- Christos Tripoulas and Dimitris ish the position, took 15.9% of opposed in a region encompassing Tsakas contributed to the above votes. parts of Chesapeake, Norfolk, article.

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By Constantine Sirigos of religious freedom and defender promised he would come to New The National Herald Staff Writer of the Patriarchate through his pub- York, Bloomberg on Saturday said lications, legal actions, and by gen- he planned another visit to Con- NEW YORK – His All Holiness Ecu- erally attracting positive press cov- stantinople. menical Patriarch Bartholomew, erage to the Church. Cardinal Dolan, Roman Catholic speaking on the occasion of the an- On a spiritual note the Patriarch Archbishop of New York, said to Pa- nual Archon Banquet, thanked the stressed the Church’s responsibility triarch Bartholomew “We must Archons and the Greek American for achieving greater understand- salute you on the eve of All Saints community for assisting and sup- ing in the world, and especially for day, as a successor to St. Andrew, porting him in his endeavors and effecting Pan-Orthodox unity, say- the first called of the Apostles, who work. Regarding the praise he re- ing, “We cannot let ethnic divisions as icons, remind us of the call to ceived throughout the night for his prevail or nationalism interfere.” sanctity and to heaven …You call accomplishments, he declared, “It He added regarding non-Orthodox us to unity with God, to friendship was not done by Bartholomew, but churches, “We must also work with with Jesus.” by the Grace of God for our other Christian brothers…Our There was an element of sur- humanity…I did not do this alone, differences will not prevail until the prise. Dr. Limberakis, the National fellow brothers and sisters, brother end of time. The wounds must be Commander of the Archons, was bishops in America and Archons.” healed. We must understand each shocked to hear His All Holiness an- The Greek American Communi- other better and through theologi- nounce that he was the recipient of ty demonstrated its love and sup- cal dialogue we will move towards the Patriarch Athenagoras Human port for the Patriarch in the pres- greater unity.” The Patriarch also Rights Award, an honor that had ence of Mayor Michael Bloomberg spoke of the need for dialogue with not been bestowed for a number of and Roman Catholic Archbishop of the non-Christian world, Jews and years. Limberakis had earlier of- New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan Moslems, and pledged to continue fered a special welcome to all at the Waldorf Astoria’s Grand Ball- his “ecumenical mission to humani- guests and praised His All Holi- room in New York on Saturday ty and to work for the salvation of ness’s mission and message. The evening, October 31. souls for which Christ gave his life.” closing prayer of Benediction was Patriarch Bartholomew, who The Patriarch expressed his offered by Patriarch Bartholomew was in the United States for the 8th “pride and joy” in the evening’s assisted by Father Steven Tsichlis, International Religion, Science and hosts, The Archons of the Order of President of the Archdiocesan Pres- The Environment symposium, used St. Andrew, for their dedication to byters Council. the podium both to honor Arch- the Great Church of Christ in Con- Among the many well-wishers bishop Demetrios of America on stantinople, offering them his was Attorney Nick Karambelas, the occasion of the 10th anniver- “abiding gratitude and fervent Patriarchal well-wishers in the Grand Ballroom of New York’s Waldorf Astoria. Honored guests included who described the Patriarch as “an sary of his enthronement as prayers.” the soon-to-be reelected Mayor Bloomberg and Roman Catholic Archbishop of New York Timothy Dolan. international statesman. All gov- Achibishop of America, and to The Dais was introduced by FOX ernments treat him that way - I thank everyone profusely for their News Correspondent Mike mer VP of the European Parlia- were handled by FOX News An- took the opportunity to congratu- wish the Turkish government support of the Ecumenical Patriar- Emanuel, himself just elected an ment, U.S. Congressmen John Sar- chorman Ernie Anastos. Comment- late Archibishop Demetrios, his would do the same.” chate in its struggle for survival and Archon of the Ecumenical Patriar- banes and Gus Bilirakis, John ing on the problems in the world neighbor on East 79th Street, say- National Philoptochos President in behalf of religious freedom in chate, and included: Geron Metro- Brademas, former U.S. Congress- today, he quipped, “if Moses were ing, “Eis polla eti despota. (God Aphrodite Skeadas said, “I am Turkey. politan Athanasios of Chalcedon, man and President Emeritus of to come down from Mount Sinai to- grant you many years)” Bloomberg proud of his leadership in preserv- His All Holiness congratulated Metropolitan Emmanuel of France, NYU, Nicholas Karacostas, day, the two tablets he’d bring with thanked His All Holiness for his ing the environment. He inspires “our brother, Archbishop Metropolitan Paisios of Tyana, Am- Supreme President of AHEPA, Rab- him would be aspirins.” Continuing “stewardship of God’s earth” and us, and he moved Philoptochos to Demetrios.” Referring to the period bassador George Veis, Minister bi Arthur Schneier, President of the in a humorous vein, he introduced “the moral and spiritual urgency establish the Environment Respon- after the latter’s election, the Patri- Plenipotentiary for Greece, An- Appeal for Conscience Foundation. Mayor Michael Bloomberg, ac- His All Holiness has brought to bear sibility committee this year.” arch said, “Knowing his previous dreas Kakouris Ambassador of The Invocation was given by His knowledging him a great friend of on one of the most crucial issues of Music was one of the night’s service to the Church, recognizing Cyprus to the U.S, Greece’s Ambas- All Holiness, assisted by Rev. the Greek Community and saying our time.” Mayor Bloomberg told highlights, beginning with the na- his virtues and observing his first sador to the U.N. Anastassis Mit- Nicholas Triantafilou, President of he’d like to “dress him up as an The National Herald that the Patri- tional anthems sung by Alexandra steps, my mind was at peace and it sialis, Consul General of Greece Hellenic College/Holy Cross School Evzone one year and see what he arch’s visit is an honor for New Loutsion and continuing with remains so.” Ambassador Aglaia Balta and Cyr- of Theology and the seminary looks like in a skirt.” York. His Honor the Mayor met His Greek songs presented by Archibishop Demetrios in turn pus Consul General Andreas Panay- choir. The Mayor received the light- All Holiness in Constantinople in Aphrodite Daniel accompanied on hailed the Patriarch as a supporter itou, Dr. Andonios Trakatellis, for- Master of Ceremonies duties hearted jibes in good humor and 2002 and just as the Patriarch piano by Panos Chrysovergis.

New York City Concert “A Tribute to Peacemakers” Honors Patriarch for Pursuit of Reconcilliation

By Eleni Kostopoulos performing in the world’s most seven to 19, was directed by Maria The National Herald Staff Writer prestigious venues including 150 Koleva, who has been with the concerts in Carnegie Hall and Lin- choir since its inception. It per- NEW YORK – Lincoln Center’s Al- coln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall and formed several songs like “Petrina ice Tully Hall welcomed hundreds Alice Tully Hall. Hronia” by Spanoudakis and pow- of spectators for “A Tribute to On the piano, Vassilis Varvare- erful renditions of American clas- Peacemakers” concert on the sos impressed the audience with his sics like “America” from West Side evening of Friday, October 30 in dextrous and melodic playing. Var- Story. honor of His All Holiness Ecumeni- varesos made his debut with the His All Holiness Ecumenical Pa- cal Patriarch Bartholomew and in Juilliard Orchestra under the baton triarch Bartholomew has been celebration of the Tenth Anniver- of Andreas Delfs in 2007 and has praised as a peacekeeper for his ef- sary of the Enthronement of His performed all over the world. forts to bring the Churches of the Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of Members of the audience, and a East and of the West toward mutual America. Led by Music Director and clearly jovial Patriarch understanding and for seeking reli- Conductor Peter Tiboris, the Man- Bartholomew and Archbishop gious liberty for all peoples. Arch- hattan Philharmonic performed a Demetrios, who watched afar from bishop Demetrios celebrated his series of dramatic pieces by Verdi, the theater’s balcony, seemed espe- first decade as leader of the Greek Chopin and Tchaikovsky. cially astounded by some of the Orthodox Archdiocese and was Maestro Tiboris, an almost life- very talented voices coming from honored for his causes of peace and long musician (he began studying the Archdiocesan Metropolitan justice and for his humanitarian ef- The Archdiocesan Metropolitan Youth Choir led by Maria Koleva, performed a series of songs at Lincoln piano at the age of five), is a Greek Youth Choir. The choir, comprised forts in the wake of the tragedy of Center in honor of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew’s sixth visit to the U.S. and Archbishop Demetrios. American conductor recognized for of Greek American children aged September 11. Jimmy “The Greek” Documentary: George Veras Brings Legend’s Life to the Forefront

Continued from page 1 end is myth or reality, he’s leg- age of 59 when he got his big break cept. Just by coincidence, this year others be the judge.” endary. That’s an important point on The NFL Today. As a teenager, will be ESPN’s 30th anniversary,” Veras has also produced and di- tions Inc., told The National Her- to make. A lot of Jimmy is and was he began gambling in Steubenville, said Veras. rected every Yanni television show ald. “In the back of my mind, I al- myth; he was great at building that, “set the first football odds from Las Veras also noted that many first- from 1993-2004; he is the recipient ways thought that the time and day but people bought into it and loved Vegas, handled public relations for time interviews will be featured in of the Goden Cine Award and the would come that his whole life sto- it. I obviously, besides being his Caesar’s Palace, was convicted of the piece: Jimmy's son, Anthony National Headliner Award for its ry could be told instead of just fo- producer on The NFL Today, have interstate gambling and then par- Snyder, Jimmy's brother and sister, PBS documentary Tight on the Spi- cusing on the one incident.” had a little bit of understanding doned and had the twin personal Angela and John, and The NFL To- ral; he’s produced numerous docu- Veras, a 12-time National Sports from his Greek-ness; we did speak tragedies of having his mother day show cast: Brent Musburger, mentaries for the History Channel, Emmy Award recipient, decided to Greek—not too often, but we did. I murdered by his jealous uncle and Irv Cross, Phyllis George, Veras, ES- ESPN Classic, A&E, among others; contribute to the telling of Snyder’s think I understood the psyche of losing three children to Cystic Fi- PN’s Hank Goldberg, CBS Director and he’s conducted successful pro- story and today, he serves as the co- Jimmy a little bit better; he was sort brosis”. Bob Fishman, Writers Gary Paul motion campaigns like that for My consulting producer alongside of like your ‘older Greek uncle’.” According to Veras, the success Gates and Frank Deford and Dan Big Fat Greek Wedding. Gary Paul Gates, of “The Legend of Alongside Snyder on The NFL of the documentary must be credit- Rather. Veras said that it’s important for Jimmy the Greek”, a documentary Today were Phyllis George, Brent ed to a winning combination of “Getting the family to partici- Jimmy the Greek’s story to be told set to premier on ESPN’s 30 for 30 Musburger and Irv Cross, who said producer of the 30 for 30 documen- pate was not easy, but they were all because of his dynamic personality series on Saturday, November 10 at regarding the documentary, "I tary series Mark Durand, as well as very open to it,” said Veras. They all that was skewed in the public eye. 8 pm. knew Jimmy well...Jimmy the two-time Peabody Award–winning cooperated, although some of them “He was larger-than-life, very “About four to five years ago, I Greek was not a racist, and made filmmaker-director Fritz Mitchell, didn’t want to be on camera, which popular, generous, warm-hearted, wrote the treatment and I started one slip up and it destroyed his who began his career at NFL Today is fine. This documentary gives a cranky, cantankerous, lived life on offering it to different networks, life." and Veras. chance to really let people know the edge, liked to push the enve- and as you can imagine, there was Veras pointed out there were a “Mark Durand [who is the pro- more than what they left with in lope,” Veras said. “He was on the this ‘I don’t want to touch it’ men- lot of things Snyder went through ducer of ESPN’s 30 for 30 docu- ’89. We also talked to a lot of peo- air for 13 years, and if you think tality, which was understood, but I in his life that he hopes to convey mentary series] always liked this ple in the street who thought Jim- about it, there hasn’t been anyone was hoping there would be a time with the showing of the documen- Veras was a producer on The NFL idea of the Jimmy the Greek docu- my got a raw deal. We just laid out who has been able to succeed him that would pass. Jimmy the Greek tary, a good portion of which will Today with Jimmy “the Greek”. mentary, when a lot of people at what happened to him; we didn’t in that role. This is his life - this is is legendary and whether the leg- focus on Snyder’s life before the ESPN were a little weary of the con- judge if it was a raw deal or not. Let the legend.” Young Republican Attorney George Demos Prepares for U.S. Congress Race

Continued from page 1 lieves. “Taxes are out of control,” he Ho on October 29. The Greek and military of another nation.” In a re- says, arguing that it’s the high prop- Cypriot American community is al- cent Republican candidate’s school 6,000. Demos’ family has had a erty taxes that are pushing people ready backing his efforts. Prominent workshop Demos realized the great house on Shelter Island since he was out of town. businessmen John Catsimatidis and need to educate other American 18. A lover of boating and fishing, The candidate is also concerned Michael Jaharis are among the politicians on such issues with roots in the islands of Mytilini about Long Island’s natural environ- Demos supporters. “I think it’s amazing we never and Cephalonia, Demos loves the is- ment. The candidate, who con- Like his father, Emanuel G. had a Greek Congressman in New land atmosphere. He says of District tributed, as a student, to Fordham’s Demos, who offers legal counsel to York,” says Demos. One: “It’s surrounded by water on Environmental Law Journal, thinks the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of He thinks that maybe it’s because all sides…It’s close to the city, but polluters should be prosecuted, America, George Demos is involved Greeks have excelled in business, not. It’s its own world.” shoreline erosion should be checked with the church on several levels. medicine and law, while “overlook- Demos’ candidacy was inspired and water quality maintained. The Brookhaven resident is a mem- ing the importance of politics.” The by a June tea-party protest in Long Congressional campaigns don’t ber of the Greek Orthodox Church attorney thinks it is particularly Island, where 500 people protested come cheap. Demos is now working in Southampton. He volunteers on ironic because, as he points out: against the president’s proposed to raise the first $100,000 portion of the Archdiocesan Council’s commu- “Greeks are the ones who invented health care reform bill. “It crystal- a campaign that he estimates will nications committee and hHe’s democracy.” lized in my mind,” Demos says, “a eventually require about $2 to $3 proud of his fundraising work for Though he looks forward to in- dissatisfaction with Washington.” million. the Archdiocese’s Leadership 100 teracting with the public, Demos Demos says he’s experienced Presi- Demos is in politically-savvy endowment fund. says it’s not yet time to knock on dent Barak Obama’s charm first hands. He’s being advised by politi- When it comes to foreign policy doors. He is first going to embark hand, shaking his hand at a recent cal strategist Arthur Finkelstein, the issues of Greek concern, Demos says on a fundraising tour of the entire Greek Independence Day function. Republican consultant whose past he would fight for the religious free- country. However the Republican notes, “I clients include Richard Nixon, dom of the Ecumenical Patriarch as For this, Demos says he’s relying think he’s wrong about a lot of poli- Ronald Reagan and Bob Dole, to well as the re-opening of the Halki on “The extended ‘Greek family’ cies.” name just a few. Congressional candidate George Demos, outside the Federal Court- Seminary. Of Cyprus, Demos says, across the country, willing to sup- Taxes are the main issue in the The first George Demos for U.S. house in New York. The attorney, who was previously at the U.S. Secu- “It’s unfathomable that a European port Greeks who have a chance to eastern Long Island area, Demos be- Congress fundraiser was held in So- rities and Exchange Commission, is running for Congress in 2010. Union Member is occupied by the win.” THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 7-13, 2009 COMMUNITY 7

ALL HISTORY How to Save Your Family and Community History Today: Step by Step Guidance

Continued from page 1 Another point about kinship be transferred to the new DVD for- ly members among that group of gi- that has been brought to my atten- mat. When you deposit your family ants? And, you? If you are too shy Another point always to remem- tion is that computer programs are history you can complement that or modest to say much about your- ber is that you and your entire fami- readily available for sale that make testimony by providing copies of self, fine. Just recall what you can ly’s history is also the historical ex- it easy to compile your family kin- still photographs, business docu- of those you gave you all you now perience of individuals who lived in ship. Again, if you do not work with ments and even moving pictures. have to be thankful for in life. the United States of America. Your computers, don’t let that stop you. The key point with this additional Remember, this isn’t a test. You local historical society should also Find someone who does know and material is that You have to identify can’t be wrong. If you are uncertain be very interested in having copies have them do it. Kinship is just like who is who in this extra material. of exact facts, from time to time, of your written or oral recollections old photographs. You may know Again, this is NOT brain surgery. well everyone is, so just say so. It’s or video-taped reminiscences. Many every single person in a large group The still images can be used to not a disgrace to not know every local libraries have history rooms family photograph, but does any- identify those individuals seen in single thing about the past, even if and collections with standing files one else in your family? Knowing the moving pictures. it is your family. How many times on local families, neighborhood how people are related has always After what I have just said, it have you wished you had your rela- businesses and even various local been a key element in Greek soci- should be obvious that for pennies tives to talk with again? How many ethnic groups, so this is another pos- ety. Well, America is a far different you can make copies of whatever questions would you ask of them sible avenue for you to explore. place. For one thing Greek Ameri- you end up with, and give those and the past? This is what to re- Why am I suggesting you go to cans work like dogs -why they con- copies to key family members. The member when you are recording all the trouble of writing out or tak- tinue to work long hard hours is a obvious point with providing your your memories. In the end, your ing the time to speak at some topic for another discussion – and immediate and extended family family and the history of them that length about your personal family the net result of this ongoing social with copies is that it is your passing you leave behind may be all the his- history? As I stated above, the hard reality is that it often (but not al- truth of the matter is no profession- ways) falls to women or others in ally trained researcher is going to the family and sometimes extended come to you to personally collect family to know precisely how vari- your family’s history. If you love ous individuals are kin. your family and your ancestors Details are the key. Do not forget then do something to prove it. Talk that. Dates, addresses, name is very cheap in Greek American changes over time, the names of circles. Very, very cheap. villages in Greece and the places For an ethnic group that shouts people lived during the course of the fact that the 1970 United States their lives should all be noted. This Bureau of the Census indicated that aspect of family history should be Greeks tied with Russians for over- no trouble whatsoever for most all numbers of individuals with "Greek Soldier, October 1911”, taken by Augustus F. Sherman (1865- Greeks. I am continually amazed by some kind of educational degree, it 1925) at Ellis Island. A towering enlargement of this photograph now how people can effortlessly recall has to be admitted that on certain greets thousands of visitors to Ellis Island each year. This one photo- the most detailed of information. I topics Greek Americans remain graph has been reproduced endless times in histories of Ellis island have heard Greeks recall the num- persistently dense. I have heard and Immigration history yet, to this day, no one knows his identity. bers of the buses they took to work, over and over all across the country the weight of coins or different that many Greeks refuse to be listed vide. If you fought in World War II, example. In equal measure beliefs types of glassware, the names of in the parish telephone directory. the Korean War, Vietnam or any and values that seem central to an Americans they knew fifty to sixty Why Greeks would not want their subsequent war, record your mem- American world view might take years ago, street addresses and nu- fellow parishioners to have this in- ories of that period of your life. If you some time to explain for a merous other historical details. formation escapes logical explana- you were on the island of Cyprus in Greek. Now check with the specific his- tion. When I have pressed people 1974 or a family member was and Kinship is central to the Modern torical society, archive or museum on this point they get evasive, so told you about it, record those Greek experience, here in the Unit- you intend to deposit your family clearly I am asking the question in- memories. ed States or anywhere else on the history with, but they will usually correctly. But fear of the unknown Just recalling who you are relat- planet. Greek kinship is not Ameri- take whatever images you can pro- is mixed into it somehow. So let me ed to and something of those indi- can kinship. This is not a topic for vide, as well as your oral history. employ some good old American viduals’ lives is a service to history. conflict or shame, its just a matter Please be aware that you do not horse-sense to these folks and their The devil, as they always say, is in of different cultures. As a conse- have to give any treasured family attitude of rejection: forget ‘em. the details. So be sure, as you offer quence, even if you write or speak photographs or other documents You can only do so much in this your recollections, that you go only in English, some explanations may away. Any image you have can be life. It is your job to preserve your as fast as offering these specific be necessary. Koumbari and the taken to any of big the business- own family history so focus on that points you recall of the past will al- reckoning of cousins in Greek cul- store chains (FEDEXKinkos, Office "Greek Woman, 1909," taken by Augustus F. Sherman (1865-1925) at accomplishing that task. Do not ask low. ture might require a bit of explica- Max, Best Buy, etc.) and scanned Ellis Island. This unidentified Greek woman was one among many im- other Greeks what they think about A part of everyone’s life is their tion. So do it. onto onto computer disks. migrants photographed by Sherman, who was a government clerk. your ‘idea’ about saving your family involvement in various civic, pro- Make this process something en- Many public libraries also pro- Such photos are among our treasures and mysteries. Can anyone of history. What if they make a face fessional, religious and other joyable. Invite younger relatives to vide image scanning to their pa- you identify this woman and tell us something of her life in America? and laugh at you at coffee hour af- groups and organizations. So, for the house for snacks while you talk trons. Just have someone do it for ter church? Are you going to give example, if you have been a life- about the “Family”. I have found you. This kind of service is very in- on the gift you were given to those tory your extended family ever has up because someone else is igno- time member of a particular Greek that it is in fact better to have a few expensive and for those of you who who will follow. Why you should to look back on. rant? Do not let fear and second- Orthodox Church or fraternal orga- people together over coffee to re- are unfamiliar with this new tech- preserve your family’s history in a We are all descended from an in- guessing get in the way. nization and have memories you call the past collectively. For those nology you can literally get dozens public setting is often more difficult trepid people who crossed the What is it, exactly, you are to wish to share on either of those or- who share a common past, one of images on one computer disk. for Greeks to fully understand. globe to give their family a better record for future generations? The ganizations, then do so at whatever memory will spark another. It’s also As with other things related to Anytime I want a crowd of material life. Can you not leave for simply answer is ‘whatever inter- length and depth you wish. fun. Really. computers, you may already have a Greek Americans to roar in ap- future generations of Greeks some ests you.’ If that means stories your Let me stress again, since you I would suggest that you have relative or friend at church who has proval is to say to them that their historic accounts of these heroes of ancestors told about their journey are both Greek and American, take some old photographs or docu- the ability to scan images on their ancestors were heroes who didn’t Hellenism who just so happen to be to North America then tell that sto- the time to explain things. Some ments when you sit down to recall home computer. just come to North America to take your family? ry as best you can. If you enjoy re- things that an average Greek would the past. These images or other Be aware that your oral or and take and take but who in actual calling how your ancestors started take for granted no American items help by providing topical sub- video-taped family history can also historical fact built the very country Readers interested in contacting in their various businesses, then would even recognize. There is no jects around which to direct your be duplicated. In fact, if you have in which we now live. Mr. Frangos are welcome to e-mail give whatever details you can pro- word in English for philotimo, for conversations. old family film footage that too can So weren’t your individual fami- him at [email protected] Philanthropist Eleni Bousis to Receive Sid Port Legacy of Distinction Award Continued from page 1 comes forth as she discusses her re- ther was home so that we could all the commitment, passion and in- saving and securing people’s lives.” cent endeavors which included a eat dinner together as a family. It spiration of these two families Mrs. Bousis added, “I have been give them hope, enlightenment and gala for the Greek-American Reha- was important to him that we had which motivated us to support their very fortunate and blessed to have encouragement to be able to sus- bilitation and Care Centre that this family time together.” Once cause.” worked side by side with dedicated tain themselves and their family.” raised $180,000, a fashion show finished, he would leave for his While in high school Mrs. Bousis individuals who have similar pas- Twenty-five years ago, Mrs. for Little City that raised about evening job as a dishwasher. My met her future husband Dimitri. sions. My intensity is [strength- Bousis and her husband Dimitri $100,000 and the upcoming Yia Yia mother tailored suits at Hart, “For Jimmy, it was love at first ened] by wonderful committees, were instrumental in building an and Papou benefit for the nursing Schaffner and Mart during the day sight,” she remembers. They mar- staff, volunteers and board mem- orphanage in Kakamega, Kenya. home. and in the evening she made shoes. ried in 1973. They have four chil- bers along with incredible sponsors After the destruction of the orphan- In addition to the Sidney Port My parents were very giving peo- dren: Michael, who owns a grocery from all over the world, especially age, a result of genocide, she is re- Award, Mrs. Bousis has been hon- ple. They would bring people from store in Aurora, Illinois, Victoria, someone who is dear to my heart building it to shelter the children ored by Chicago Mayor Richard Da- the village to live with us and help an entertainment lawyer in New and to my family, an East Coast that survived. Mrs. Bousis also ley for her contributions to Chicago them find work and a decent home. York City, Evangelo, an actor who is donor who is humble enough to re- served on the Advisory Board of and its Greek community. She was As children, we never knew what it pursuing roles in film in both New main anonymous, whose generous Greek-American Community Ser- honored as Hellene/Woman of the was like to be alone in the house, York City and Los Angeles and support has helped meet the needs vices where she raised funds to pur- Year by the Hellenic Bar Associa- everyone became our extended George who will graduate Chica- of our society. Through his inspira- chase the organization’s building tion and received the Greek-Ameri- family.” go’s DePaul University in May with tion, he has given me the courage, and support its services. can Community Services Heritage Mrs. Bousis recognizes her a degree in business and Pre-Law. strength and ability to continue my A long time board member of Award. grandmother, Eleni Gountanis, for In 1987, Dimiti, Eleni and best goals and dreams for the ill, elderly the Greek American Rehabilitation Born in Tripoli, Greece, Mrs. inspiring her to help others. A friend Panteli Tzotzolis launched and destitute of our community.” and Nursing Centre in Wheeling, Bousis and her three brothers, young Eleni would often accompa- Cermak Produce. Today with eight She credits this “humble and grace- Illinois, Mrs. Bousis has served as Louis, Peter and George came to ny her grandmother as she would locations in Chicago, it is a leading ful individual”, for helping to keep Board President for the last four Chicago at the age of five. Her par- visit the elderly or feed the home- retailer of fresh produce, dairy the doors of the nursing home open years. During her tenure, she raised ents, Angelo and Bessie Palivos less. It was as a young girl that she products, meats and groceries. Mr. through his magnanimous contri- over five million dollars to help the each juggled three jobs to provide was first introduced to Little City Tzotzolis died in 2007, his son Bob- butions to the Home. Home emerge from a financial cri- for their family. VOULA POPOVICH through the Alexander and Gia- by, is carrying his father’s legacy by For information on the Little sis and spearheaded renovations “My father was an orphan and Born in Tripoli, Greece, Eleni naras families. George Alexander remaining involved in the business. City gala, please visit that have created a modern and my mother was very poor. When Bousis has raised millions for and Alec Gianaras are two of the After 37 years of marriage and www.littlecity.org. For information homelike environment throughout they came to Chicago, they each charity in Chicago and abroad. founding members of Little City four children, their bond remains on the Greek-American Rehabilita- the facility. worked three jobs to get us a good and are close family friends. “As a strong. “My husband gives me the tion and Care Centre, visit Mrs. Bousis’ passion for the education in private Catholic father working at Mary Ann Bakery young woman, Jimmy and I helped wings to fly. If it wasn’t for his love www.greekamericancare.org. For causes she supports is only eclipsed schools.” and then as a tailor in the after- support Little City with the little and inspiration, I would never be information on Frontida visit www. by the genuine enthusiasm that Mrs. Bousis vividly recalls her noons. “Every night at seven, my fa- funds that we could afford. I felt capable to do the things that I love, frontida.org

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GREEK GASTRONOMY Inside a Monastery Kitchen: Where the Community Spirit Safeguards Traditions

By Georgia Kofinas today, based on grains, vegetables, ities are discouraged in the monas- Special to The National Herald legumes, fish and seafood, olive oil tic environment, many lighthearted and wine. conversations and joyful demeanor ATHENS, Greece - As the wife of a DAILY LIFE AND EATING HABITS pervade the monastery kitchen Greek Orthodox priest, I have IN THE MONASTERIES where cooking is the ultimate ex- countless opportunities to experi- The practice of eating together pression of love and hospitality. ence the joys of mealtimes in in monastic communities stems The sisters of Osios Meletios monasteries. Because my husband from the early Christian tradition of monastery graciously shared the is the celebrant – he presides over sharing food as a continuation of recipe for one of their specialties of- the religious services - at an 11th the Holy Eucharist where the faith- fered to visitors on Sundays during century women’s monastery just an ful take communion from the chal- Lent. This is tasty enough to be hour’s drive from Athens, I have the ice. The meal after communion is served even during non-fasting pe- privilege of being allowed to assist called an “agape” (love) meal, sym- riods. in the work of the monastery bolizing the union of those who eat kitchen. It is indeed a tedious task together in love and fellowship in Lenten Cream-filled Pastry preparing meals for 20 nuns and, the name of Christ. To establish more often than not, even more vis- that “man does not live by bread For 20-25 pieces itors and lay workers. While prayer alone”, a reader is designated dur- life and attending services are a ba- ing the meal to read from various Ingredients: sic part of the ascetic lifestyle, lives of saints or writings of the • 3 1/2 quarts water much time and effort is spent in of- church fathers. Conversation is lim- • 1 1/2 cups fine semolina or fering hospitality, an expression of ited and gives over to focusing on cream of wheat love sacred in our Orthodox tradi- the “physical and spiritual food” at • 1 1/2 cup sugar tion. the table. • 3 teaspoons vanilla flavoring While many faithful visitors may While fasting rules govern the • 1/2 teaspoon lemon flavoring offer monetary gifts or food prod- dietary habits of a monastic com- • 1/2 cup non-dairy margarine ucts, most monasteries are self-sup- munity, this practice of cleansing (unhydrogenated) porting. A large number of monas- the body is coupled with a fervent • 1 lb. puff pastry teries grow their own food and prayer life to express the Orthodox (package of 2 sheets of pastry) many of the monks or nuns have tradition that the body and soul are • Powdered sugar become expert gardeners, horticul- one. There are four Lenten periods • Ground cinnamon turalists and farmers. Viniculture in the liturgical calendar. Com- has also found a haven in the vast bined with fasting every Wednes- 1. Bring water to a boil in large monastery vineyards where wine day and Friday; this adds up to pot. Slowly add semolina stirring was produced for the monastic about 180 days in the year. Fasting the liturgy. This shows that break- table and gives the signal to begin together is an act of love, as I men- constantly to avoid lumps. Cook community’s own use at table and entails abstinence from fish and ing the fast, which is what “break- eating. After lunch there is quiet tioned before, the monastic atti- over medium heat until mixture in the sacrament of Holy Commu- dairy products, and during the fast” basically is, is a time of cele- time until the vesper bells summon tude to food is one of great respect. just begins to thicken stirring con- nion. Today, however, many of week most monastic communities bration! the community members to attend This is especially so if the monas- stantly with a wire whisk. these wines can be found among even abstain from olive oil. In the In other monasteries, breakfast the evening service. Afterwards teries have their own gardens or 2. Add sugar and continue to stir the ranks of the finest wines of absence of meat and dairy prod- can consist of bread and rusks, but- they usually take their last meal of produce their own dairy products. until mixture is thick and creamy. Greece. In many of the monasteries ucts, seafood and legumes are the ter, cheese, olives, honey, mar- the day which consists of a small Any abundance of crops is pickled, Remove from heat, add flavorings close to the sea, delegated monks main source of protein, while veg- malades, fruit and various cookies. meal with or without dairy prod- frozen or canned to be used later in and margarine. Stir well until mar- who are avid fishermen set out etables and fruit come to complete During strict fast periods, the diet is ucts and oil if there is a liturgy the the year. Vowed to a life of simplic- garine melts. with their small fishing boats to the nutritional requirements of the restricted to fresh and dried fruits next day where the monks or nuns ity, ascetic communities are very 3. Lay half of puff pastry in light- procure the monastery’s supply of community. There is universal ab- and nuts, dried bread, olives and will be receiving Holy Communion. frugal, and wastefulness is consid- ly greased rectangular pan. (Roll fish. Cheese-making is also preva- stinence from meat in the monastic tahini. Coffee for breakfast is not as Otherwise, they will usually have ered a sin. Tradition lives on as the out to size of pan if needed). lent in many monasteries and is tradition, therefore fish and dairy common as herbal teas, often gath- leftovers from the main meal or older members of the community Spread cream mixture evenly over used as a source of income, as is the products serve as celebratory food ered from the hills or fields sur- something light. Bedtime is early as with experienced knowledge pass pastry and top with remaining pas- selling of traditional homemade for Sundays and major feastdays. rounding the monastery. the first bells of the morning come to the younger members these try. delicacies and homemade items Each monastic community has After the morning meal, com- well before the break of day. tried-and-true methods of preserv- 4. Bake in preheated oven at such as pasta, spoon sweets and its own “typiko” (monastic order) munity members scatter to assume THE MONASTIC KITCHEN ing food and special recipes. I have 325o F for about 45-55 minutes un- marmalades. usually guided by the spiritual fa- their assigned duties called “diako- The workload of a monastery flipped through many frayed note- til golden brown and crisp on top. Monastic cookery has a long his- ther of the monastery, together nia”. While others are responsible kitchen is not unlike that of a books stashed away in monastery Remove from oven and when tory, and many times in the past with the abbot or abbess, according for cleaning, maintaining and man- restaurant kitchen. Time manage- kitchen drawers and found cher- slightly cooled cut into square centuries, especially in medieval to the needs of the monastic com- aging the premises, others are dele- ment is important as are the rules ished recipes for techniques of pre- pieces. Sprinkle with powdered times, monastery kitchens were munity. This “typiko” also deter- gated tasks which demonstrate in- of safety and hygiene, especially serving fruit and vegetables! sugar and cinnamon and serve safeguards of traditional cuisines mines the mealtimes and the menu dividual talents. Iconography, when feeding large crowds. Community spirit and “team warm. preserving both ingredients and which changes according to handicrafts, gardening and farming Kitchen equipment can be anything work” prevail in the monastery techniques handed down from gen- whether or not it is a fasting period. are just a few. Of course, the “di- from simple hand-operated gad- kitchen. Tedious preparations such From the kitchen of Osios Mele- erations of monastery cooks. On the Holy Mountain (Mount akonia” of the kitchen is assigned gets to commercial restaurant as cleaning freshly picked greens, tios Monastery. Kithairona, Atti- There was a strong interplay be- Athos) the “typiko” is quite differ- to the “gifted cooks” and their assis- equipment, depending on the or vegetables, sorting rice or lentils, ca, Greece. tween the monasteries and the ent than that of the monastic com- tants who, in larger monastic com- needs of the monastic community. making spoon sweets or cookies, lifestyle of the local inhabitants. In munities in the rest of Greece. After munities, often rotate on a weekly Larger monastery kitchens will also call for anyone who is available to Georgia Kofinas is a food writer, Byzantium, the fasting guidelines rising very early for their individual basis. have stations for the various types lend a helping hand. When the cookbook author and chef in- of the Church dictated the basic di- prayers in their cells and following If the main meal of the day is of preparations. For instance, bak- monastery is preparing for their structor at Alpine College, a hotel et of monastic communities and the the service of Matins, the monks served around noon, then a lunch ing usually requires a space of its feast day, volunteers in the kitchen management and tourism school laity alike. have their first and main meal of bell summons the community own with industrial size mixers are a welcome sight. Feast days in in Athens, Greece. Her culinary This has had a direct influence the day. members to stop their “diakonia” working daily to meet the needs of monasteries are a direct contrast to journeys have taken her to many on the rich variety of dishes that If it is not a fasting day, they eat and gather in the refectory. The ab- the monastery. the asceticism of daily life. Al- regions of the Eastern Mediter- can still be found in Greek cuisine fish and dairy products right after bot or abbess sits at the head of the Arising from the fact that eating though idle talk and frivolous activ- ranean and Asia Minor. Seeing the Parthenon’s Past Through Sketches: Katherine Schwab’s Drawings

By Angelike Contis lin’s figure drawing class in 2002. “It decades. Towards the end, especially The National Herald Staff Writer was fun taking a class with students when the New Acropolis Museum who take classes with me in art histo- had requested her work for its dis- NEW YORK - Though many scholars ry,” Schwab says. She also brushed play of the original metopes, she was study the better preserved parts of up on her mechanical pencil skills sketching constantly. Schwab recalls: the Parthenon – such as its controver- with a Tibetan instructor in India. “I kept a drawing with me all the sial frieze- Fairfield University art his- (Schwab’s husband, Dr. Ronald time. Anywhere, at meetings. If I had torian Katherine Schwab instead de- Davidson, is a Buddhist Studies 10 minutes between classes, I was voted countless hours to examining scholar.) working.” the more damaged rectangular pan- By 2004/2005, Schwab had pin- One of the scholar’s greatest els, or metopes, of the Parthenon’s pointed her drawing style for the thrills was seeing the original East and North sides. The study has metopes study. The sketches are ac- metopes finally on display at the been fruitful – as evidenced by a re- tually part of a longer-term book pro- New Acropolis Museum – with small cent exhibit of her drawings and pho- ject. Schwab is writing a book that reproductions of 26 of her sketches tographs at Fairfield and the use of will include her early sketches as well alongside them. her sketches at the New Acropolis as suggested full reproductions of the “I don’t have an exact word for Museum in Athens. She explains: East metopes. She points to the first the feeling, but ‘overwhelming’ “The reliefs are not absent of evi- example of this, East Metope 14, comes close,” notes the California- dence. There’s a lot there if you are where there is complete sketch of born art historian who is on the man- willing to look.” Helios – head face and details - dri- aging board of the American School Look Schwab did, closely. With ving his chariot over the water. of Classical Studies in Athens. Ever unique permission from the Greek Schwab is aware of the risks of since the metopes were stored in the Culture Ministry, the scholar spent extrapolating reproductions from 1980s, says Schwab, people did not countless spring breaks – in her the evidence of damaged, remain- have access to them. “Now, the North words – “not sunbathing on an is- ing sculptures. “I don’t want to go and East metopes are available for land” but “in a storeroom.” For over 5 too far,” she says. The challenge, everyone to look at and to think years, the art historian meticulously she says, is to “give a detail without about.” photographed and sketched the it being overly done”. She keeps She hopes her drawings will “help North and South metopes, which sketching Parthenon artwork any visitor get a better sense of the had been stored at the old Acropolis (sometimes from more complete general composition.” Museum’s often chilly storehouse sections, such as the South An Archaeologist’s Eye: The Pho- since the late 1980s. Fairfield University Art Historian Katherine Schwab’s sketch of the Parthenon’s East Metope 6 shows Po- metopes) to be as true to the struc- tographs and Parthenon Drawings of If Schwab’s resulting sketches seidon defeats a giant. Schwab’s investigative pencil probes the contours and space around the figures. ture’s style as possible. Katherine Schwab” were on display (rendered first in graphite and then If much of the drawing was done at the Lukacs Gallery at Fairfield Uni- in brown pastel) are works of art that Giants. The North metopes, which sketching the East metopes, Schwab to draw” was important. Realizing in Athens, many final sketches were versity in Fairfield, CT, from October “excavate” the graceful curves and depicted the sacking of Troy were started to realize that her contribu- how important sketches would be in completed in Fairfield, Connecticut, 20 until November 6. movements of ancient sculpture, the less lucky, with only 13 of the original tion would be to work around the her research, Schwab audited Cham- where Schwab has been for two thinking behind them was detective- 32 surviving a 1687 Venetians muni- missing figures, literally. “What I’m like. “I was investigating the surface, tions explosion. Many scholars date trying to do is to say, ‘Now let’s also really looking and trying to under- the destruction of many metopes’ fig- look at the background and see if this stand what really happened at differ- ures to the 6th to 8th centuries, after might help us imagine the original ent junctures,” the art historian ex- the temple was converted into a composition,’” she explains. plains. church. The Fairfield University art histo- Originally, 92 metopes wound in In studying Schwab’s sketches of rian says it’s important to remember a rectangular band around the out- the incomplete metopes, Suzanne that each metope was part of an old- side of the Parthenon, above the Chamlin, who teaches art at Fairfield er oral storytelling tradition. Draw- columns. The East side of the and co-curated the exhibit, points to ing helped her try to decipher what Parthenon was its much-adorned the predominate negative space in each metope had originally said. She front façade; all 14 metopes survived each sketch. explains, “As you draw, you start to –albeit with bad damage- depicting “The actual subject is the white of see certain decisions made by the the Olympian Gods’ victory over the the page,” Chamlin says, adding: sculptor….You get to a certain point “the white and dark speak of abstrac- and you say, ‘I don’t understand? tion and [Schwab’s] own connection What am I drawing? Why is that to the material.” there? What does this mean?’ You For instance, in Schwab’s sketch have to really work that area until of East Metope 6, Poseidon crushes a something logical comes out of it.” giant. The figures are both missing To illustrate the point, Schwab Subscribe heads, and the shapes of their bodies points to her sketch of East Metope 3, are ghostly white spaces. Yet the dark where Ares forces a giant to his lines surrounding the figures tell the knees. She points out that Prashniker today... story, as Poseidon’s cape splays and mistakenly depicted the giant “in a the giant’s hand flies desperately in classic kneeling frontal position”. By front of him, trying to halt the god’s sketching what remained of the gi- wrath. The sculptural drawings are ant’s left shoulder, ribs and hip bone The National Herald clearly inspired by carved rock. she realized that his torso was actual- Schwab explains that in the early ly twisting. This was a completely (718) 784-5255 20th century, a man named Camille different conclusion from her prede- Prashniker published a key set of cessor. [email protected] drawings documenting the damaged The process, says Schwab’s col- Colleagues Katherine Schwab (left) and Suzanne Chamlin at a recent Fairfield University exhibit of metope figures as he saw them. In league Chamlin, of “taking the time Schwab’s sketches of Parthenon metopes. Schwab’s work is also displayed at the New Acropolis Museum. THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 7-13, 2009 FEATURE 9

BIBLIA: A BOOK REVIEW COLUMN His All Holiness Bartholomew: Patriarch has an Early Christian Ecological Vision

By Alexandros K. Kyrou their obliteration in the 1960s and forts to respond to global environ- Danube River in 1999, the Adriatic and most of the world’s other “non- Special to The National Herald 1970s, Imbros’ Greek farming, fish- mental issues must take place within Sea in 2002, and the Baltic Sea in Western” faiths. Yet, the origins of ing, and wine-making villages a corresponding global dialogue with 2003. In July 2006, the Patriarch in- Western secular materialist thought JOHN CHRYSSAVGIS, ed. Cos- formed 13 small but vibrant commu- other Christian churches, non-Christ- augurated the first New World sym- can be traced directly to the intellec- mic Grace, Humble Prayer: The Eco- nities throughout the island. Imbros’ ian religious traditions, government posium, “The Amazon: Source of tual consequences produced by me- logical Vision of the Green Patriarch villages and its countryside were and non-government bodies, and sci- Life”, which attracted the joint sup- dieval Roman Catholicism’s devia- Bartholomew I. Grand Rapids, MI, long revered for their spiritual aes- entific and other disciplines, Patri- port of the United Nations. The Sev- tions from, and, Early Modern and Cambridge, UK: William B. thetic and for their outpouring of arch Bartholomew established the enth Religion, Science and Environ- Protestantism’s distortions of, origi- Eerdmans Publishing Company, men of faith and leadership, includ- Patriarchate’s Religious and Scientif- ment Symposium, “The Arctic—Mir- nal Christian, i.e. Orthodox, theolo- 2009. Pp. xii, 393. $40.00 (paper- ing the island’s native son, the late ic Committee in 1994. Officially ror of Life,” saw both the European gy. back). Archbishop Iakovos, godfather of chaired by Metropolitan John Commission and the United Nations It is worth noting, after all, that BOSTON - Ecumenical Patriarch Demetrios Archontonis. (Zizioulas) of Pergamon, and coordi- lend their patronage to Patriarch rational, science-driven Western Bartholomew I’s current Apostolic Demonstrating an extraordinary nated by the tireless and visionary Bartholomew’s crucial case-study modernity has produced the ecologi- Visit to the United States was occa- brilliance at a very early age, after at- Patriarchal lay advisor, Maria Becket, initiative. cal crisis that threatens the world’s sioned by His All Holiness’ work as a tending elementary school in Im- the Religious and Scientific Commit- Held in Greenland in September extinction, while “environmental- global leader in the promotion of bros, Demetrios completed his sec- tee has convened eight international, 2007, where he was joined by Den- ism,” as a response to this crisis, did ecological awareness. It may seem ondary education at the Istanbul interdisciplinary, and interreligious mark’s Princess Irene and over 100 not begin with scientific study but remarkable and even inexplicable to Greek community’s famous Zo- symposia. participants, including Buddhist, with contemplative, creative reflec- many that a religious leader would grapheion Lyceum. Driven by his Patriarch Bartholomew’s sym- Catholic, Hindu, Jewish, Protestant, tions on the mystery and beauty of be so involved, as has been Patriarch faith, a deep and abiding love of the posia have gathered environmental- Shiite, Shinto, and Sunni religious nature. Indeed, the antecedents to Bartholomew, in addressing the Orthodox Church, and a kindness ists, journalists, policy-makers, rep- leaders, Patriarch Bartholomew di- environmentalism are to be found in world’s environmental crisis. After that his contemporaries uniformly resentatives of the world’s main reli- rected the seventh symposium’s at- the sympathetic, ethereal, non-mate- all, the responsibility and leadership described as humbling, as well as the intensification of interreligious gious faiths, and scientists in an ef- tention to the Arctic Sea and the im- rialist knowledge of nature ex- for responding to this looming prob- perhaps the ennobling example of dialogue for peaceful coexistence; fort to draw global attention to the minent dangers of global warming. pressed in the writings of nineteenth- lem has tended to be dominated by his godfather, Demetrios pursued his and the initiation of discussion and plight of the world’s rivers and seas. Underscoring the depth and ex- century Russian authors like Dos- the public policy roles of the secular undergraduate training at the Patri- action for the protection of the envi- Symposium delegates generally panse, as well as the remarkable in- toyevsky and Tolstoy, who were actors—namely, businessmen, politi- archal Theological School of Halki. ronment against ecological pollution meet in plenary sessions, workshops, tersection of faith and science, char- deeply influenced by Orthodoxy. cians, and scientists—whose past ac- In 1961, Demetrios graduated with and destruction. Perhaps no other and briefings that bring them into co- acteristic of Bartholomew’s sym- Equally instrumental were the works tions have been directly responsible honors and was ordained in August church leader in history has empha- operative contact with expert speak- posia, the Arctic conclave partici- of the Russians’ Western European for setting into motion the current of that same year to the deaconate, sized ecumenical dialogue and com- ers on environmental, economic, so- pants “considered the suffering of counterpart poets and painters of Ro- environmental disorder. Nonethe- receiving the ecclesiastical name munication as a primary intention of cial, ethical, and policy issues. All the indigenous populations, the manticism, as well as their contem- less, an understanding of Orthodox Bartholomew. his tenure. Certainly, no other symposia take place in the specific fragility of the sea ice, and the en- poraries in the New World, the Amer- Christianity’s theology and attendant After fulfilling his obligatory mili- church leader in history has brought environmental sites under investiga- croachment of oil exploration in a re- ican Transcendentalists and natural- worldview reveals the spiritual and tary service in the Turkish army as a environmental issues to the fore- tion, thereby placing participants di- gion considered to be one of the first ist writers such as Emerson and intellectual intimacy between faith reserve officer between 1961 and ground, indeed to the very center of rectly into the field to see firsthand victims of human-induced climate Thoreau. and environment. Likewise, recogni- 1963, Bartholomew went to Europe personal and ecclesiastical attention” the reality of the problems con- change. Delegates visited areas In the final analysis, the West al- tion of the extraordinary yet humble to pursue postgraduate studies. (p. 3). fronting them. where the impact of melting ice is al- tered and distorted Christian theolo- dedication and service to God, From 1963 to 1968, Bartholomew ECOLOGICAL GATHERINGS The First Religion, Science and ready clear… There, the assembled gy to produce an alternative world- mankind, and all creation that char- began his scholarly research with a Capitalizing on the pan-Ortho- Environment Symposium, “Revela- religious leaders of various faiths and view and an essentially adversarial, acterizes the spiritual, intellectual, series of prestigious appointments at dox, interfaith, and international tion and the Environment,” took disciplines joined in prayer for the rapacious approach to nature. West- and ecclesiastical life of Patriarch the Ludwig Maximilians University network of communication and in- place in September 1995, under the protection and preservation of the ern Christianity fostered a contemp- Bartholomew underscores why this of Munich, the Ecumenical Institute fluence that he had built for the Patri- joint auspices of Patriarch planet” (p. 11). tuous and arrogant attitude toward particular Church leader has also be- in Bossey in Switzerland, and the archate through the World Council of Bartholomew and Prince Philip. Es- The Ecumenical Patriarch’s the environment. Indeed, the West- come a world leader in the protec- Pontifical Oriental Institute of the Churches in the 1970s and 1980s, tablishing the model for future con- Eighth Religion, Science and Envi- ern tradition promoted the material- tion of nature. Gregorian University in Rome. Com- Bartholomew put his ecological vi- claves, “travelling through the ronment Symposium, “The Great ist notion that nature had been creat- Thanks to the efforts of the Ortho- pleting his doctorate on Canon Law sion into practice. In less than one Aegean, the two hundred partici- Mississippi River: Restoring Bal- ed by God to be conquered, ruled dox clergyman-scholar Father John in Rome, Bartholomew, whose com- month after rising to the Patriarchal pants of this symposium identified ance,” took place in New Orleans be- over, and exploited by man. Once Chryssavgis, a former Professor of mand of languages includes English, throne of Constantinople, the pollution of the world’s waters as tween October 21 and 25, 2009. Re- folded into the physical power of sci- Theology at Holy Cross Greek Ortho- French, German, Greek, Italian, Bartholomew initiated and con- a threat to the survival of the planet turning to Louisiana for the first time ence and the unforeseeable, uncon- dox School of Theology in Brookline, Latin, and Turkish, taught as a lectur- vened an international ecological and recommended the creation of a since his January 2006 visit to wit- trollable results of technology, this Massachusetts, we are presented in er at the Pontifical Oriental Institute summit on Crete. Under the title common language for scientific and ness the devastation of Hurricane Ka- deeply embedded structural and atti- his book “Cosmic Grace, Humble before returning to Turkey, where in trina, Patriarch Bartholomew led ap- tudinal outlook unleashed the rav- Prayer: The Ecological Vision of the 1969 he was ordained to the priest- proximately 200 participants from aging of the earth that has led to the Green Patriarch Bartholomew” with hood. many fields in discussions and work- world’s present environmental crisis. a clear view of the life and labors of Shortly before his ordination, shops which explored solutions to Conversely, Orthodoxy has al- Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. Bartholomew was appointed by Ecu- the Mississippi River’s environmental ways understood nature not as a Indeed, Chryssavgis’ meticulously as- menical Patriarch Athenagoras I to a problems. commodity to be subdued and con- sembled volume, which contains a teaching position at the theological As in all past symposia, in New sumed, but as a scared place and thought-provoking preface con- seminary at Halki. Bartholomew Orleans, Patriarch Bartholomew con- medium, or as Patriarch tributed by Greece’s most important held this position until 1971, when ducted a blessing, the Aghiasmos, of Bartholomew is well known for say- living Orthodox scholar, Metropoli- Halki seminary was forcibly closed the waters. Symbolically sprinkling ing: “The world is not meant to be tan John (Zizioulas) of Pergamon, by the Turkish authorities in a blatant the Mississippi River with Holy Wa- used by humans for their own pur- blends a highly informative introduc- act of religious persecution. During ter, Bartholomew performed the Ser- poses, but is the means whereby hu- tion on Patriarch Bartholomew with the tenure of Athenagoras’ successor, vice of Sanctification as a sign of mans come into relationship with an impressive collection of primary Ecumenical Patriarch Demetrios I, promise and hope in the future. The God.” Indeed, to the Orthodox mind, materials that reflect the Patriarch’s from 1972 to 1991, Bartholomew purpose of such blessings are not the sanctity of the earth is affirmed vision and work on the environment. served as director of the newly estab- however limited to symbolism. In- by its connection between our Cre- The original documents con- lished Office of the Ecumenical Patri- deed, what has set Patriarch ator and His creation. Therefore, hu- tained in this book are divided into arch, and in 1973 he was elected Bartholomew apart from other glob- man beings are to act as the stewards three parts, organized under the re- Metropolitan of Philadelphia, in Asia al leaders involved in ecology is his of nature, to revere and protect the spective categories of encyclical let- Minor. In his capacity as a represen- unprecedented and profound influ- world. This view, of course, rejects ters, addresses and statements, and tative of the Patriarchate, ence in recalibrating environmental both Western extremes: the religious interviews and comments, collective- Bartholomew participated through- awareness in ways that aim to re- outlook that places man above na- ly comprising approximately 350 out those years in the General As- store spirituality and religion as cen- ture; and the misanthropy of stri- pages of primary materials. The cur- semblies of the World Council of terpieces in the protection of the dently secular environmentalist rent revised edition of the book in- Churches, serving at different times planet. movements, which insist that hu- cludes both introductory writing and as Vice-Chairman of the Faith and ORTHODOXY’S GREEN ROOTS manity is merely an undistinguish- documentary material through 2007 Order Commission, as well as work- Indeed, Patriarch Bartholomew’s able part of the environmental not included in the volume’s first edi- ing on its Central and Executive The news media christened His All Holiness “The Green Patriarch” approach to ecology, like his recogni- whole, no different than fauna or tion, published in 2003. Despite the Committees. This almost two tion of the social injustices and in- amoeba. Orthodoxy, instead, asserts enormity and wealth of the book’s decade period was critical for the for- “Living in the Creation of the Lord,” theological thought to overcome equities produced by environmental that humanity has both an integrated primary sources, this tome is not mative development of the environ- the gathering was opened by Prince centuries of estrangement and mis- degradation, is predicated upon and and a central, pivotal role in nature. merely a linear collection of Patriarch mental sensitivity of this influential Philip, the Duke of Edinburg and In- understanding between science and proceeds from Orthodox theology. In short, mankind’s presence should Bartholomew’s statements and com- international organization, and for ternational Chairman of the World faith” (p. 8). Chryssavgis makes it clear in his be in balance with the natural world munications on the environment. In- affording Bartholomew a global plat- Wide Fund for Nature, who, despite Two years later, the Patriarchate’s analysis of the Patriarch’s initiatives while its unique role is as admirer deed, through his introduction, form and network to initiate the ar- his conversion to the Anglican Second Symposium, “The Black Sea that for Bartholomew, the environ- and guardian of all creation. Chryssavgis has written an invalu- ticulation of his ecological vision. In Church as a condition of his marriage in Crisis,” was cosponsored by the ment is not only an economic, politi- In his initiatives to raise aware- able contextualization of the Patri- recognition of his accomplishments, to the future Queen Elizabeth of Eng- European Commission. It was also in cal, social, or technological issue, but ness and find solutions to ecological arch’s thoughts and actions as they in 1990, Bartholomew was elected land in 1947, has remained connect- 1997, during an official visit to the primarily a religious and spiritual suffering, Patriarch Bartholomew relate to ecology. In short, by bring- Metropolitan of Chalcedon, the most ed to the Orthodox Church in which United States, that Bartholomew matter. has rightly emphasized the impor- ing to bear considerable analytic in- senior position among the bishops of he was originally baptized. was admiringly dubbed the “Green The binding unity and continuity tance not just of religion and spiritu- sight, Father Chryssavgis successfully the Holy and Sacred Synod of Con- The bond of Orthodoxy and a Patriarch” by Vice President Al Gore, that humans share with all of God’s alism, but theology that is righteous relates Orthodox theology to the en- stantinople. In October 1991, fol- shared purpose helped seal a friend- an informal appellation for His All creation is axiomatic of Orthodox be- in its harmony with the world. In this vironment and thus presents us with lowing the death of Patriarch ship between Patriarch Bartholomew Holiness immediately popularized liefs and worldview. According to its sense, inasmuch as some past reli- a useful primer for reading and inter- Demetrios, Bartholomew was elect- and Prince Philip, which soon led to by media and environmental circles. philosophy, expressed through the gious currents helped form the roots preting the Patriarch’s documents. ed Ecumenical Patriarch of Constan- active cooperation for the preserva- The label, “Green Patriarch”, is now instructive narrative of cosmology, underlying today’s environmental BARTHOLOMEW’S ORIGINS tinople. tion of the environment and a higher ubiquitous when describing Orthodox Christianity views both the crisis, religion should and can con- Chryssavgis’ work is also notable As the 270th successor to the European profile for the Patriar- Bartholomew precisely because he fall into the imperfect state and re- tribute to the resolution of those for its excellent biographical sketch Apostle Andrew, Archbishop of Con- chate. In the summer of 1992, Prince has come to be seen by so many demption through Christ’s salvation problems in the future. By putting of Bartholomew, one that goes be- stantinople, New Rome and Ecu- Philip accepted an invitation to visit statesmen and other influential fig- as extending to all creation, humani- forward the relevance of Orthodox yond achievements and accolades to menical Patriarch, Bartholomew I is the Patriarchate of Constantinople ures as the world’s moral conscience ty and nature alike. theology as a way of understanding reveal the Patriarch’s human face. the first among equals among all Or- and participate in an environmental on the environment. Ecumenical Patriarch nature and man’s responsibilities to Patriarch Bartholomew was born thodox patriarchs and primates and seminar at Halki organized by As a direct result of the 1997 Bartholomew’s many encyclicals on the environment, Bartholomew has Demetrios Archontonis to parents the spiritual leader of over 250 mil- Bartholomew. In November 1993, Black Sea symposium, the Halki Eco- the environment demonstrate the implicitly extended a humble but Christos and Merope, natives of the lion Orthodox Christians worldwide. Patriarch Bartholomew met with logical Institute was organized in centrality of an ancient, early Christ- brilliant message of reconciliation modest village of Aghios Theodoros According to Chryssavgis, from the Prince Philip in Buckingham Palace 1999, “This educational initiative ian rationality that is a fixture of Or- and ecumenism between faiths. (Zeytinili Koyu) on the northern moment of, and indeed from the very at the latter’s official invitation. Un- marked a new direction in the inter- thodoxy. Such reason is inseparable Likewise, by explicitly calling on us Aegean island of Imbros (Gokceada). address, of his enthronement at the derscoring the growing influence of disciplinary vision and dialogue con- from belief in a kind of knowledge to recognize and embrace the unity Situated near the entry to the Dard- Patriarchal Cathedral in the Phanar the Patriarch’s ecological message in cerning the environment, seeking to that is contemplative and spiritual. of nature and humanity, Ecumenical anelles, Imbros, despite its entirely on November 2, 1991, “Patriarch governmental and other secular cen- implement the principles of the eco- Such heuristic openness, in fact, dis- Patriarch Bartholomew affirms the Greek population, was awarded to Bartholomew outlined the dimen- ters, in April 1994, Bartholomew was logical vision determined by the Reli- poses Orthodoxy to value science immutable beauty, harmony, and Turkey on strategic grounds by the sions of his leadership and vision invited to speak before the European gious and Scientific Committee by and mystery as complementary. universal importance of Orthodox 1923 Treaty of Lausanne. Before the within the Orthodox Church: the vig- Commission in Brussels. The Patri- turning theory into practice” (p. 9). Conversely, Western modernity’s Christianity for the entire world. Turkish state’s ethnic cleansing of ilant education in matters of theolo- arch’s speech marked the first time Encouraged by Patriarch dogmatism and faith in only the prin- Imbros, beginning in earnest in the gy, liturgy, and spirituality; the that a figure who was not a state Bartholomew’s imaginative and con- ciples of inferential rationality which Dr. Kyrou is Associate Professor of 1940s, the young Demetrios’ island strengthening of Orthodox unity and leader or politician had been asked structive efforts, the European Com- characterize materialist science re- History at Salem State College in was home to over 10,000 ethnic cooperation; the continuation of ecu- to address the European Commis- mission cemented its collaborative ject the very possibility of contempla- Salem, Massachusetts, where he Greeks, who have been reduced to menical engagements with other sion. relationship with the Patriarchate tive, spiritual awareness and knowl- teaches on the Balkans, Byzan- fewer than 300 today. Indeed, before Christian churches and confessions; Convinced that Orthodoxy’s ef- through subsequent symposia on the edge that is at the heart of Orthodoxy tium, and the Ottoman Empire.

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The Chicago Tribune expanded to other locations - the fore they became front-page news. tions. started the Sure Save grocery chain chain now has six stores in the city "This is a fashion show in food," Whenever he was asked how he in 1947 with a store in Edgewater. CHICAGO - Christ Kamberos, and one in Wilmette - Treasure Is- Mr. Kamberos told the Tribune in was doing, Mr. Kamberos' answer Sure Save had about 10 stores whose Greek father peddled fruits land built an eclectic inventory of 1982. "What we do is exciting. This was always, "Tiptop," Zarras said. when it was sold to the National and vegetables from a pushcart, in- food. Items most Chicagoans had business is about romance. We The original ownership team in- Tea Co. in 1961. For relaxation, Mr. troduced Chicago shoppers to never seen before - like Spanish bring the whole world to your feet - cluded Bill Allen, who in 1983 Kamberos rode Arabian horses, get- strange and fascinating culinary mole, French cheeses, canned that's romance." opened the Gold Star Sardine Bar ting up early every Sunday for rides delights from around the world in snails and mustard that wasn't Mr. Kamberos traveled to Eu- in a tiny space at 680 N. Lake Shore on trails in Lake County. His first the aisles of his Treasure Island gro- bright yellow - filled its shelves. rope regularly to try new foods and Drive. Allen's partnership with the marriage ended in divorce. ceries. Mr. Kamberos, 83, of Wil- The layout also was different, a arrange to have them delivered to Kamberos brothers ended in a bit- Other survivors include his wife, mette, died Tuesday, Oct. 27, in little darker and more cluttered his stores. Treasure Island took to ter and much publicized legal dis- Maria; three children from his first North Shore University Health Sys- than standard-issue supermarkets. billing itself as "America's most Eu- pute. In 1999, Allen was sentenced marriage, a son, Jeffrey, and two tem Evanston Hospital, said his son Clusters of ethnic specialties were ropean supermarket," a line Mr. to probation for conspiring to de- daughters, Christine Matthews and Christ Kamberos Christ Jr., who declined to disclose set up as mini-gourmet shops with- Kamberos' son attributed to Julia fraud the Internal Revenue Service. Elaine Scully; his brother, Frank; the cause of death. in the store, and hot entrees and Child. "He had a taste for food. He Mr. Kamberos grew up on Chica- two sisters, Katherine Limper and Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., Chica- With a group of partners includ- side dishes filled a steam table loved food," said Lee Zarras, who go's West Side and graduated from Vicki Komas; and five grandchil- go and services took place Satur- ing his brother, Mr. Kamberos years before prepared foods be- started at Treasure Island as a high Crane Tech High School. After a dren. day, October 31 at Assumption opened the first Treasure Island at came commonplace. Organic foods school student in 1964 and is now hitch in the Army in Germany, he, Visitation was held on October Greek Orthodox Church in Chica- 3460 N. Broadway in 1963. As it were also front and center long be- the chain's vice president of opera- along with his brother and uncle, 30 at the Smith-Corcoran Funeral go.

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■ AGGANIS, BESSIE LaBonne; nine grandchildren and Church of the Holy Trinity and was a Demetrios Church. Arrangements by Agathi (Kalis) Spanakis; his son, Dr. The funeral was held at the O'Con- AUGUSTA, Ga. – The Augusta two great grandchildren. A funeral member of Ladies Philoptochos Soci- Marsh Funeral Home. Spiro G. Spanakis, his daughter, Dr. nor Brothers Funeral Home. Ser- Chronicle reported that Bessie service was held at Holy Trinity ety. Ms Panagiotou was a 1953 grad- Nicole C. Spanakis; his brother, Em- vices were held at St. Spyridon Stathopoulos Agganis, 77, entered Church. uate of Warwood High School and a ■ SANDAS, GEORGIA manuel J. Spanakis; his sister, Cathedral. In lieu of flowers, please into rest on October 26 at the Na- graduate from West Virginia North- SANTA CRUZ, Calif. – The Santa Maria (Konstantine) Farangakis; make contributions to St. Spyridon tional Healthcare of North Augusta. ■ McNELLIS, KATERINA ern Community College. She retired Cruz Sentinel reported that Georgia and several nephews and nieces. Cathedral. Mrs. Agganis was a member of Holy NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. - Katerina from Progressive Bank in 2001, after Sandas, 98, passed away peacefully Trinity Church, a member and past McNelis passed away on October 28 a career that spanned almost three on October 18. She was born in Vic- President of the Philoptochos Soci- after a brief illness. She was born on decades. She is survived by her son toria, B.C. on June 2, 1911 and after ety, past President of the Hair- July 9,1931 in Kalamata,Greece to John (Correna) Panagiotou; her sis- her father's death, she went to live in CLASSIFIEDS dressers Association of the state of Ioannis and Dimitra ters, Calliope Marangos, Esther Greece with her mother and older Florida, past member of Hair Ameri- Toumpopoulos.Her formative years Roditis and Maria Roditis. She was sister. After her mother and sister re- ca and was the Hair Designer for were marred by the horrific Nazi oc- predeceased by her sister, Sylvia turned to America, she stayed in Legal Notice/LLC both languages preferred. This posi- Miss USA and Miss Universe. She cupation and the subsequent brutal Roditis. Funeral services were held Greece where she was raised by her tions offers base salary, plus com- Return to Play Athletic Training, LLC. Arts. of was preceded in death by her hus- Greek Civil War. She worked in the at St. John the Divine Church. grandmother until she was a young Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on missions. E-mail resume and cover band, Paul George Agganis and by Greek Ministry of Communications Memorials may be made to ITN teenager. She came back to the Unit- 4/9/09. Ofc location Kings Cty. SSNY letter to [email protected] FAX: designated agent of PLLC upon whom process her parents, Soterios and Demetra under future Prime Minister Kon- Charleston or St. John the Divine ed States and at age 19 she married against it may be served. SSNY shall mail (718) 472-0510 Attn. Publisher or Vrees Stathopoulos. She is survived stantinos Karamanlis. In 1956,she Church. Arrangements may be made John Sandas. In 1946, after purchas- process to 247 Prospect Ave, Bklyn, NY 11215. call (718) 784-5255 ask for Veta. Purpose: Athletic Trainer. by her children, Deborah (Chuck) met and married Edward J. McNelis to J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Downtown ing the Modern Baking Company, 111609/01 Ballas and Harry (Dee) Agganis; her of Philadelphia, Pa. and emigrated to Chapel or Kepner Funeral Home. the family moved to Santa Cruz. Af- 270398/16424 sisters, Stella Agganis and Christine the United States. She played a ma- ter she was widowed, she devoted FUNERAL HOMES Geanacopoulos; her grandchildren, jor supporting role for her husband ■ POULOS, KOULA her life to her family, travel, photog- Legal Notice/LLC Penelope (Matt) Stewart, Bebe in his career as an industrial chemist SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Sacra- raphy and craft. She took numerous CONSTANTINIDES Creative We Are LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with (Philip) Kent, Claudia (Wesley) for SunOil in Philadelphia and his mento Bee reported that Koula Pou- trips to Greece and visited much of Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 7/29/09. Ofc FUNERAL PARLOR Co. Latch and five great grandchildren, subsequent thirty-six year academic los, 87, passed away on October 2. Europe. She showed her love by be- location Kings Cty. SSNY designated agent of 405 91st Street LLC upon whom process against it may be Kalli, Mattie, Charlie, Paul and Debo- position as Professor of Chemistry at She was native of Amfiklia, Greece, ing an eager caregiver, often hosting served. SSNY shall mail process to Svetlana Bay Ridge - Brooklyn, NY 11209 rah. A Trisagion service was held at NYU.She also provided needed en- and the loving wife of the late Louis her grandchildren and later, great- Tsitron, 1921 Benson Ave, Bklyn, NY 11214. (718) 745-1010 Platt's Crawford Avenue Chapel. couragement for her children during Poulos. Koula was a member of the grandchildren, for weekends of Purpose any lawful purpose. Services in all localities - Pallbearers were Matt Stewart, their education and into their profes- Church of the Annunciation for over cooking projects, arts and crafts and 270399/16424 Low cost shipping to Greece Philip Kent, Jr., Wesley Latch, An- sional years. She is survived by her 50 years. For those who knew her shopping trips. She was an active drew B. Farley, Christopher Farley, sons, Dr. John McNelis and his wife she was always full of energy, never member of the Prophet Elias Church, Legal Notice/LLC ANTONOPOULOS Greg Colvin, Jimmy Colvin and Maribeth of Garden City, N.Y. and Dr. complaining and the first one to vol- the Daughters of Penelope, the Denezhko LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of FUNERAL HOME, INC. State of NY (SSNY) on 8/3/09. Ofc location Michael Colvin. Honorary pallbear- Joseph McNelis of New Rochelle; her unteer to her church and the faith Philoptochos Society and the Kings Cty. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon Konstantinos Antonopoulos - ers were Tony Magoulas, Roy Colvin grandchildren Edward J. and Kara that she so cherished. She was an ex- Cephalonia Club. Georgia is sur- whom process against it may be served. SSNY Funeral Director shall mail process to 1823-A Ave U, Bklyn, NY and Richard B. Justice. In lieu of McNelis; her siblings Konstantinos cellent cook and an accomplished vived by her children, Paul Sandas 11229. Purpose any lawful purpose. 38-08 Ditmars Blvd., flowers, memorials may be made to (Nia) Toumpopoulos of Athens, seamstress. After a visit to her home, and Katherine Cuclis; her grandchil- 270400/16424 Astoria, New York 11105 Holy Trinity Church or the National Greece and Evgenia Oikonomea of no one ever left hungry. Her happiest dren Paula (Dennis) Harvey, Georgia (718) 728-8500 Multiple Sclerosis Society- Georgia Vouliagmeni, Greece; her in-laws times were spent in her garden, visit- (John) Chronopoulos, Evonne San- Legal Notice/LLC Not affiliated with any Chapter. Funeral services were held Christos Christopoulos of ing with friends and especially das, Gina (Roy) Tennant, Carol other funeral home. Tininberdu Arts LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with at Holy Trinity Church with Father Athens,Greece and Nancy and spending time with her family. She is (Kerik) Kouklis; her great-grandchil- Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/25/09. Vasile Bitere officiating. Bartholomew Strand of survived by her son, Jim (Lauren); dren, Kevin and Sean Harvey. An- Ofc location Kings Cty. SSNY designated APOSTOLOPOULOS agent of LLC upon whom process against it Austin,Texas. She was predeceased her grandchildren, Alexander and gela, Paul and John Anthony may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Apostle Family - ■ BLAKOS, NICK by her parents and by her sister Sofi- Demetra; and her brothers, Dimitr- Chronopoulos Olivia and Elena Ten- Stephen Small-Warner, 55 Herkimer St, Gregory, Nicholas, Andrew - SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. -The Star-Her- ana Christopoulou in 1991 and by tios and John Chrisikos. Visitation nant, and Gayle and Sarah Kouklis. Bklyn, NY 11216-2706. Purpose any lawful Funeral Directors of purpose. ald reported that Nick Blackos, 79, her husband in 2003. She will be was held at Nicoletti, Culjis and Her- Funeral services were held at the 270313/16424 RIVERDALE passed away on October 24 at the sorely missed by friends and rela- berger. A Trisagion service was held Santa Cruz Memorial-Misson Chapel FUNERAL HOME Inc. Regional West Medical Center. Nick tives both here and in her native at the Church of the Annunciation. and at the Prophet Elias Church. In Legal Notice/LLC 5044 Broadway was born on September 7, 1930, in Greece. In lieu of flowers, donations can be lieu of flowers, gifts in Georgia's New York, NY 10034 1616 & 1628 Properties, LLC. Arts. of Org. North Platte to the late Gust J. and made to the Church of the Annuncia- memory may be made to Prophet filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on (212) 942-4000 Constance Blackos. He received his ■ MICHALOPOULOS, PETER tion. Arrangements are entrusted to Elias Church. 7/16/09. Ofc location Kings Cty. SSNY Toll Free 1-888-GAPOSTLE designated agent of LLC upon whom education attending school in North MONTREAL, CANADA – The Mon- the care of Lodi Funeral Home. process against it may be served. SSNY Platte. On February 5, 1948, he en- treal Gazette reported that Peter ■ SEFOYIANES, EMANOEL shall mail process to 1220 Ave P, Bklyn, NY LITRAS FUNERAL HOME tered the U. S. Navy and served in Michalopoulos passed away peace- ■ POULOS, STEVE WESTMINSTER, Md. - The Carroll 11229. Purpose any lawful purpose. ARLINGTON BENSON DOWD, the Naval Stations of San Diego and fully on October 26 at the Montreal CHICAGO, Ill. The Chicago Tribune County Times reported that Ema- 270312/16424 INC FUNERAL HOME San Francisco, as Port Director of General Hospital after a long and reported that Steve Poulos passed noel Sefoyianes, 77, passed away on 83-15 Parsons Blvd., Pearl Harbor, District Craft 14th most courageous battle with cancer. away. He was born in Exohori, October 3 at Transitions Healthcare. HELP WANTED Jamaica, NY 11432 Naval District and the USS Fletcher. He is survived by his beloved wife, Messineas, Greece. He is survived by He was born on September 28, (718) 858-4434 • (800) 245-4872 He was honorably discharged March Kalliopi; his children Helen, Kiriak- his beloved wife, Vasiliki Virvilos; his 1932, in Sitia Crete, Greece; he was LEADING GREEK AMERICAN 5, 1956. He married Popee Roussou oula and Theodore; and his brothers, children, Elena (Chris) Prokopeas the son of the late Pauline Gouzious NEWSPAPER SEEKS on November 3, 1957, in Athens, sisters, mother-in-law, brothers-in- and Charles Poulos; proud grandfa- and Stylianos Sefoyianes. Before re- Full-time AD sales representatives Greece. Nick was a member of the law, sisters-in-law, and many nieces ther of Jacqueline, Christian and tiring he owned restaurants in for both GREEK and ENGLISH lan- TO PLACE YOUR Church. He was predeceased by his and nephews, in Montreal and Grace Prokopeas; dear brother of Washington, D.C., Waldorf and guage publications. Applicants CLASSIFIED AD, CALL: brother John G. Blackos. He is sur- Greece. We would like to express our Angelo (Kanella) Poulos, Jim Poulos, Takoma Park. He was a member of should have some sales and/or mar- (718) 784-5255, EXT. 106, vived by his wife Popee; his sons, most sincere and heartfelt apprecia- and Voula (Elias) Nikolakeas; broth- St. Catherine's Church in Sitia Crete, keting experience. Fluency with E-MAIL: Gus, Lincoln, Tom, John and Chris; tion to Dr. Peter Metrakos, Hepato- er-in-law of Angie (Tasos) Varvoule- a former member of St. Theodore computer use and knowledge of In- classifieds@ thenationalherald.com his grandson, Nathan Blackos; his biliary, Pancreatic and Transplant tos, James (Marina) Virvilos and and St. Constantine and Helen. He ternet a plus. Bi-lingual command of sisters, Sylvia Goulatis, Angie Milroy Surgeon of the Royal Victoria Hospi- Kostas (Despina) Virvilos; fond uncle was a member of AHEPA in Wash- and Maria Fleece. Funeral services tal, and to Dr. Petr Kavan of the On- of many nieces and nephews here ington, D.C. He attended Gaither were held at Assumption Church cology-Clinical Research Program at and in Greece. Funeral services were United Methodist Church. He was REAL ESTATE with Fr. Elias Warren officiating. A the Royal Victoria Hospital, for their held at St. Demetrios Church. In lieu an avid fisherman and boat captain, Trisagion prayer service was held at expert hands and caring hearts of flowers, memorial donations to and holds the world deep sea fishing the Dugan-Kramer Funeral Chapel. throughout our father's illness. Visi- the American Cancer Society would record for a rare Bodianus Pulchel- Tributes of sympathy may be left at tation was held at M.A. Blythe be appreciated. lus on display at the United States www.dugankramer.com Bernier Funeral Home. Funeral mass National Museum of Natural Histo- was held at Archangels Michael and ■ PRIETO, MARIA ry. Surviving, in addition to his wife ■ DEMOU, SAM Gabriel Church. DAYTON, Fl. - The Dayton Daily of 49 years, Alma, are his daughters, MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - The Star Tri- News reported that Maria (Koutra) Glenna (Joseph) Hadley and bune reported that Sam George De- ■ PALLIS, GEORGE Prieto passed away unexpectedly on Pauline (Kyle) Zollers; his grand- mou, 79, lost his battle with WORCHESTER, Mass. - The Worch- October 24. She was born on Febru- daughters Laura Gscheidle, Patience Leukemia on October 28. Beloved ester Telegram reported that George ary 17, 1932 in Agion, Greece. Maria Breckenridge, Elizabeth Enriquez husband, father, grandfather and Pallis, 82, passed away on October immigrated to the United States in and Annie Zollers; and six great- brother. He served in the U.S. Air 25 at UMass Memorial Hospital sur- 1952 to attend the University of Day- grandchildren. Visitation and a Force as Staff Sgt. and was a retired rounded by his family. George was ton. She earned an Associate degree memorial service were held at physicist from the U.S. Bureau of born February 2, 1927 in Elefsina, from Sinclair, a Bachelors degree and Fletcher Funeral Home with the Rev. Mines. He was also a lifetime mem- Greece. He served in the Greek Army her Masters degree from Wright Chuck Shacochis officiating. Memo- ber of AHEPA. He was predeceased during WWII before immigrating to State. Maria began her career work- rial contributions may be sent to the by his parents, and brother, John. He the United States in 1953. Mr. Pallis ing at Dayton Children's Psychiatric American Heart Association. Online is survived by wife, Doris; his chil- retired from Table Talk Pie Co. in Hospital Acute Care Unit and retired condolences may be offered at from the Dayton Mental Health Cen- www.fletcherfuneralhome.net. subscribePRINTED EDITION OF THE NATIONAL HERALD dren, Victoria (Richard) Hanson, Worcester in 2007 after 52 years. He Mary (Daniel) Kleve and George had also worked as a foreman at ter. Maria was an active member of via the post-office: (Sheri) Demou; his grandchildren, Prest Wheel. George was an avid her church, loved by her family and ■ SPANAKIS, GEORGE ❏1 Month $11.00 ❏3 Months $22.00 Brittany and Kassandra Hanson, sports fan who particularly enjoyed friends and was respected by her co- WORCHESTER, Mass. - The Worch- ❏6 Months $33.00 ❏One Year $66.00 Daniel, Cameron and Jack Kleve, wrestling, soccer and the Boston workers. Maria is survived by her ester Telegram & Gazette reported VIA HOME DELIVERY (NY, NJ & CT): Sam, Sophia, Max, Ruby and Violet Celtics. He spent much of free time husband of 56 years, Julio; her that George J. Spanakis, 66, passed ❏1 Month for $14.00 ❏3 Months for $33.00 Demou; his sister, Mary Vassaka; and working on small home construction daughters, Eleni Prieto and Lorie Pri- away on October 26 in UMass- ❏6 Months for $48.00 ❏One Year for $88.00 many beloved relatives in Greece. projects, growing his garden and do- eto-Wells; and three beloved grand- Memorial Hospital. He was born in Visitation was held Sunday, at St. ing yard work. George is survived by sons, Graham and Alexander Garri- Irakleon, Crete, Greece, the son of VIA HOME DELIVERY (NEW ENGLAND, PENNSYLVANIA, Mary's Church, including Trisagion his wife of 42 years, Gloria J. Pallis; son, and Colby Wells. She is also sur- the late John and Fotini (Stathakis) WASHINGTON D.C., VIRGINIA & MARYLAND) service at 7 p.m. Service Monday, his children, Jennifer Paquette, vived by her brother Spiro and her Spanakis and had served in the ❏1 Month for $18.00 ❏3 Months for $41.00 Nov. 2 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Wendy (Greg) Lennon, Walter Nel- sister Alexandra. Funeral services Greek Army. Mr. Spanakis was a ❏6 Months for $57.00 ❏One Year for $109.00 Church.Memorials preferred to St. son, Jo Ann (Robert) Weldon, Paul were held at the Annunciation graduate of the University of Neva- ON LINE SUBSCRIPTION www.thenationalherald.com Mary's Greek Orthodox Church. He Pallis and Betty Merodis; his grand- Church. Donations can be made to da with a degree in Hotel and NON SUBSCRIBERS: ❏One Year for $45.95 ❏6 Months for $29.95 was a brilliant, kind and caring man children, Nathan, Sophie and Antho- Daybreak or to the Annunciation Restaurant Administration. He ❏3 Months for $18.95 who will be missed by all who were ny; and many nieces and nephews in Church, to memorialize her passion owned and operated the Athol SUBSCRIBERS: ❏One Year for $34.95 ❏6 Months for $23.95 fortunate enough to have known the United States and Greece. He for friends, family and children in House of Pizza and Bakery for the ❏3 Months for $14.95 him. was predeceased by his brothers, need. past 34 years. Mr. Spanakis was a Costas, John and Theo Pallis and his member of St. Spyridon Cathedral ■ MARKANTONAKIS, sister, Christina Papastamatiou. Fu- ■ ROUPAS, KONSTANTINOS and at one time chaired their Greek NAME: ...... EMMANUEL neral services were held at Jackman WAUKEGAN, Ill. - The News Sun re- Festival. He was also a member of ADDRESS: ...... NORWICH, Conn. - The Norwich Funeral Home followed by a service ported that Konstantinos G. Roupas, AHEPA. He was predeceased by his CITY:...... STATE: ...... ZIP:...... Bulletin reported that Emmanual at Immanuel Chapel. In lieu of flow- 94, passed away October 3 at his brother Eleftherios J. Spanakis. He TEL.: ...... E-MAIL:...... CELL...... Markantonakis, 81, passed away on ers, donations may be made to a home. He was born August 14, 1915 is survived by his wife of 36 years, PLEASE SEND A GIFT SUBSCRIPTION TO: October 25 at the home of his daugh- charity of one's choice. in Alephori Arcadia, Greece. He is NAME: ...... ter. He was born February 14, 1928 survived by his loving wife Maria; his ADDRESS: ...... in Crete, Greece son to the late Efti- ■ PANAGIOTOU, LEMONIA children; George (Toula) Roupas, This is a service CITY:...... STATE: ...... ZIP:...... hios and Chloe ( Parthalakis) CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Dimitri (Sophia) Roupas, Anna to the community. TEL.: ...... E-MAIL:...... CELL...... Markantonakis. Emmanuel worked Charleston Post & Courier reported (Louie) Papandreou; 11 grandchil- Announcements of deaths Please specify method of payment for many years at Pizza Palace, a that Lemonia R. Panagiotou entered dren; three great-grandchildren and may be telephoned to the family owned business. He was pre- into eternal rest on October 27. Ms. many cousins, nieces and nephews. I enclose a check/money order for $ ...... made payable to: Classified Department of The National Herald, Inc., 37-10 30th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101 - 2614 deceased by his wife Eftihia (Basias) Panagiotou was born June 8, 1935 in He was preceded in death by grand- The National Herald at or please debit my ❏ Mastercard ❏ Visa ❏ American Express Markantonakis and a granddaugh- Wheeling, West Virginia, the daugh- child, Peter Roupas. Funeral services (718) 784-5255, ter. He is survived by his children, ter of Konstantinos and Harikleia were held at St. Demetrios Church. Monday through Friday, CARD NUMBER: ...... Nick (Argiro) Markantonakis, Anto- Hatziantoniou Roditis. On July 10, Visitation and a Trisagion service 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST EXPIRATION DATE: ...... SIGNATURE:...... nio (Elena) Markantonakis, Eleni 1966 she married George J. Pana- were held at the Marsh Funeral or e-mailed to: (Steven) Ledakis, Effie (John) Mas- giotou. She was a lifelong member of Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials [email protected] torakis and Georgia (Christopher) St. John the Divine Church, the may be made in his name to St. THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 7-13, 2009 GREECE CYPRUS 11 PM Meets UN Chief, Discusses Migration, Climate Change

(ANA-MPA) The repercussions change would probably emerge as countries that received immigrants Regarding the name dispute of climate change on modern mi- the foremost problem of the planet so that, when migrants returned to with FYROM, the UN Secretary gration movements were the main and that dialogue on this issue their countries they would transfer General said that special mediator focus of talks on Wednesday be- would reach a peak in Copenhagen know-how, experience and capital Matthew Nimetz was ready to re- tween Prime Minister George Pa- in December. The Greek premier to these. Papandreou also empha- peat talks whenever the two sides pandreou and visiting United Na- announced that he would be at- sised the need to protect workers were ready, welcoming Greece's tions Secretary General Ban Ki tending the climate change summit and the poorer sections of society readiness to begin talks and Athens' Moon, who is carrying out the first himself and expressed hope that from the impact of the global eco- assurance that it would fully sup- visit by a UN Secretary General to "we can reach a binding agree- nomic crisis. port the role of the UN special en- Greece. ment". "I informed the UN Secretary voy on this issue. “Greece attaches great impor- According to the premier, he General on my latest initiatives to On the issue of migration, he tance to the United Nations, of had emphasised the Greek govern- create a momentum on both the noted that the Greek economy had which it is a founding member, ment's dedication to this goal in his Cyprus issue and the name issue benefited from the presence of mi- while there is a tradition of long- talks with the UN Secretary Gener- with FYROM," the Greek premier grants while referring to concerns term and multilateral cooperation al, in addition to the initiatives re- said, expressing satisfaction that about conditions of hospitality in and dedication to the principles of cently undertaken by the EU and his views and the UN Secretary Greece. "I hope that Greece, as a international law," said the prime his attempt to redirect the Greek General's largely coincided and destination country, will continue minister, stressing the UN's decisive economy toward green develop- promising close cooperation. to defend and promote the rights of mission for global peace and coop- ment. "The Secretary General will Ban Ki Moon welcomed the migrants," Ban Ki Moon said, urg- eration. find us to be supportive of his ef- Greek premier's promise to help ing Greece to respect the processes Their meeting also covered is- forts," he stressed. Cypriots arrive at an agreement for for asylum applications. sues of Greek interest, such as the Concerning modern migration a solution to the Cyprus problem, The UN Secretary General also Cyprus problem and the name dis- movements and Greece's chairman- saying that the international com- praised Greece's contribution to the pute with the Former Yugoslav Re- ship of the 3rd Global Forum on Mi- munity had "high hopes" for the ne- "concepts of democracy, human public of Macedonia (FYROM), and gration and Development (GFMD), gotiations now underway and that rights and a state of law," and the matters such as the UN peacekeep- EUROKINISSI Papandreou said that he had em- these must continue, adding that Greek prime minister's role at the ing forces and the Millenium tar- UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon delivers a speech to the Greek Par- phasised in talks with Ban Ki Moon UN special envoy Alexander Down- EU, adding that he would address gets. liament on Thursday, November 5, 2009. During his speech, Ban said the need for development in both er would continue to work with the the Greek Parliament on behalf of Papandreou said that climate he was cautiously optimistic about a solution to the Cyprus issue. the countries of origin and the leaders of the two communities. the UN on Thursday. Terrorist Organization Claims Attack Against Conservative Politician

By Christopher Tripoulas when the time-bomb exploded. The The urban guerrillas also refer to such as Conspiracy of the Cells of ing terrorism requires strategy and comes to confirm KKE's position that The National Herald Staff Writer homemade bomb was placed in a Michalis Chrysochoidis’ recent ap- Fire, which has claimed a string of long-term planning, adding that ter- such acts are the work of dark and pot and caused damage to the en- pointment as Minister of Citizens' bloodless attacks in recent months, rorists have support mechanisms suspect mechanisms. Their real mo- NEW YORK - A small bomb explod- trance of the apartment building Protection, criticizing the recent culminating in Friday’s attack out- and a great deal of money. tive serves reactionary planning ed last Friday October 30 outside and a car parked nearby. sweeps in Athens' Exarhia district. side Giannakou’s home. Meanwhile, a newly emerging [through] mud slinging against the the home of a prominent Greek con- Earlier Friday, a small incendiary Mr. Chrysochoidis, who served as "I am sad for my country. I am sad terrorist organization calling itself revolutionary, popular movement, servative politician in Athens, caus- bomb made of camping gas canis- Public Order Minister during the that there are so many people who “OPLA” (Organization for the Prole- which justifies police measures,” ing damage but no injuries, police ters exploded outside a building previous Socialist Government, is feel so much hate, who have no lim- tarian Popular Self Defense) sent a KKE said in a statement. said. The terrorist organization Con- hosting Spain's honorary consul- widely credited as having disman- its, who shoot at police," Ms. Gian- letter to the Greek daily newspaper Authorities in Greece are battling spiracy of the Cells of Fire claimed general in the northern city of Thes- tled the November 17 Terrorist or- nakou said. "I will not be afraid to Eleftherotypia claiming responsibili- a spike in violence by far-left mili- responsibility late on Friday for a saloniki. Police said the blast caused ganization in 2002 express my opinions openly." ty for last week’s attack on a police tant groups. Attacks increased fol- time bomb that had detonated out- no damage or injury. The Greek newspaper Kathimeri- Ms. Giannakou, 58, was an edu- station in the northern Athens sub- lowing massive riots in Athens and side the home of Marietta Gian- In their proclamation the Con- ni reports that Mr. Chrysochoidis is cation minister in a previous conser- urb of Agia Paraskevi, that left seven other Greek cities last year, trig- nakou, a former Education Minister spiracy of the Cells of Fire refer to planning a shake-up of the police’s vative government. In July, shortly people hospitalized. Police forensics gered by the police's fatal shooting and current European Parliament the education policies of past gov- counterterrorism department. One after she was elected to the Euro- experts are examining the procla- of a teenage boy in central Athens. member. ernments and stress that the selec- of the aims is to streamline the de- pean Parliament, police protection mation. The Greek Communist Par- Police are bracing for more possi- Police had managed to cordon tion of their target was based on re- partment into a leaner and more ef- for Ms. Giannakou’s house was sus- ty (KKE) called the proclamation a ble violence ahead of the December off the block where Ms. Giannakou cent school occupations and Ms. Gi- ficient unit, with 250 officers rather pended, since she would be spend- provocation. “The proclamation of 6 anniversary of that fatal shooting. lives prior to the pre-dawn blast, fol- annakou's record as Education Min- than the current 650. Another prior- ing most of her time in Brussels. Her those who forge names and symbols lowing warning telephone calls to a ister. They stressed that they are ity is the examination of suspected personal guards were reduced to of popular struggles such as the title The above article incorporates newspaper and a television station. monitoring political developments links between old terror groups such seven. Speaking to NET 105.8, Mrs. of the resistance organization stories from The Associated Press, Ms. Giannakou was at home and will not stop terrorist actions. as November 17 and resurgent ones Giannakou underlined that combat- O.P.L.A cannot be overlooked as it NET, and Kathimerini. Central Bank Chief Calls for Major Budget Cuts, After Moody’s Looks to Downgrade

By Christopher Tripoulas It will be complemented by house- Moody's said it intends to com- term it would need to change its In a letter to the EU Economic Greece is under the EU's excessive The National Herald Staff Writer hold debt relief and other bills to plete its review within 3 months and growth model through bold reforms and Monetary Affairs Commissioner deficit procedure. support the unemployed and busi- urged Greece to cut public expendi- with long-term goals combined with Joaquin Almunia, new Greek Fi- All eyes are now on the country's NEW YORK - The European Com- nesses,” Greece’s Finance Minister ture and increase tax revenues to the minimum possible fiscal impact. nance Minister George Papakon- 2010 budget and the moves the new mission announced its intent to pub- told reporters. The move was at the stabilize state finances. "The deficit Last Friday Oct. 30, Greece’s Fi- stantinou wrote “The newly elected socialist government will take to licly criticize Greece next week for core of a campaign pledge to “redis- revisions were poison for the image nance Minister blamed this year's Greek government is committed to contain the fiscal slippage. failing to curb its growing budget tribute wealth” in Greece and stimu- of Greece's budget management," fiscal derailment on over-optimistic fiscal consolidation, the restoration deficit, European Commissioner for late the economy. said Sebastian Wanke at DekaBank. projections by the previous govern- of credibility in fiscal statistics and This article combines reports Economic and Monetary Affairs The previous week Moody's be- "Greece should move as quickly as ment on the impact of tax measures, transparency in fiscal manage- from Reuters, the Greek Ministry Joaquin Almunia said Tuesday, No- came the latest ratings agency to possible to consolidate its budget." and on spending and revenue short- ment.” A chronic budget offender of Finance, Oikonomia Magazine, vember 3. Mr. Almunia said that sound the alarm bell on the ailing The overall economic news is al- falls in the electoral period. since it adopted the euro in 2001, and the Wall Street Journal. “based on existing figures the previ- Greek economy by putting Greece so dark. The Greek economy is ex- ous government did not take effec- on review for a possible cut, which pected to shrink by 1.3 pct this year, tive action to reduce its deficit”. would drive up the premium Greece and by 0.5 pct in 2010 after a Mr. Almunia said Greece will face must pay to borrow money. growth rate of 2.0 percent in 2008, the "next steps" in the EC’s excessive The latest jolt prompted a strong Eurobank analysts said in a report deficit procedure. This can include a response from Greece’s central published this past Monday. On the stricter timetable for countries to re- banking chief George Provopoulos, bright side, the analysts stressed duce their budget gaps. Countries who said on Sunday November 1 that GDP decline in Greece was ex- that continue to break the European that Greece needs to cut its budget pected to be significantly lower Union's budget rules ultimately can deficit by five percentage points in compared with an average decline face fines or reduced EU subsidies, the next two years to convince fi- of GDP in the Eurozone, around 4.2 although this would be unprece- nancial markets it is committed to pct in 2009 - reflecting cyclical and dented. return to fiscal health. “For a credi- structural characteristics of the In an effort to ease the effects of ble and rapid improvement and to Greek economy which initially the financial crisis on citizens, reverse the negative climate, a more helped shield the country from ex- Greece's new socialist government intense effort (to cut the deficit) will ternal pressures after the financial will slap a one-off tax on businesses be required in 2010-11.” crisis erupted in September 2008. to fund one billion euros worth of Mr. Provopoulos, also a Euro- These factors are the country’s rela- cash support to low-income earners, pean Central Bank Governing Coun- tively low dependence on exports, a Finance Minister George Papakon- cil member, said the aim is ambi- continuing rise of real incomes and stantinou said on Tuesday. tious and will require bold moves. continued inflows of EU funding. Greece's one-off tax will apply on The adjustment must mostly focus In addition, the analysts stressed 2008 pre-tax earnings and range on wasteful government spending. that for Greece to return to sustain- from 5 to 10 percent. It will be cou- For Greece and other countries able growth rates in the medium- pled with higher taxes on individu- struggling with so-called twin als with large real estate holdings, deficits – large government deficits meaning property worth more than and current account gaps in the 600,000 euros will face higher rates. trade sector - and high public and “It is the first measure of support external debt, exiting the economic GREEK POETRY for family budgets and low incomes. crisis could be harder.

This Wind That EUROKINISSI Dora Bakoyiannis, former Foreign Minister favored to win election as leader of the New Democracy party, HIDDEN GREECE Loiters... speaks in Holargos, Athens this past week. One rival, Dimitris Avramopoulos, has dropped out of the race.

Hidden Greece will present pictures of the country that tourists don't This wind that loiters among see, the main streets but also the back streets and balconies and the the quinces way of life of people outside the normal spotlight: workers, the home- This insect that sucks the vines Dimitris Avramopoulos Bows Out of Race less, ordinary citizens and some more celebrated, and the places they This stone that the scorpion live and work and define modern Greece, as well as its legacy. wears next to his skin By Christopher Tripoulas Polls showed Mr. Avramopoulos “Kathimerini”, Dora Bakoyiannis And these sheaves on the The National Herald Staff Writer trailing frontrunners Dora proposed a “social alliance against threshing floor Bakoyiannis and Antonis Samaras blind violence”. Over the past year, That play the giant to small NEW YORK - Former Athens mayor for the party leadership. The ex- she stressed that “we experienced barefoot children. and government minister Dimitris Health Minister had mustered just an unacceptable situation of social Avramopoulos on Monday an- 16.9 percent, compared to 35.8 lawlessness for which we all have The images of the Resurrection nounced that he was bowing out of percent for Ms. Bakoyiannis and 34 to live up to our share of responsi- On walls that the pine trees the race to succeed main opposi- percent for Mr. Samaras. bility.” She also denounced “the vil- scratched with their fingers tion New Democracy leader Costas The Central Committee of ification of the principles of law This whitewash that carries Karamanlis at the party's helm. Greece's Conservative New Democ- and order, which are “equally sig- the noonday on its back Mr. Avramopoulos' decision now racy party unanimously decided nificant values as the right to And the cicadas, the cicadas in the leaves three candidates in the run- that the new President of the party demonstrate.” ears of the trees. ning, former ministers Dora Bakoy- would be elected by existing mem- Antonis Samaras said he was de- annis and Antonis Samaras, and bers with voting rights, as well as termined to broaden the ND party Great summer of chalk current Thessaloniki Prefect Pana- by new members who register on in all directions in an interview Great summer of cork giotis Psomiadis. In explaining his election day with the Greek Sunday paper “Real The red sails slanting in decision, Mr. Avramopoulos reiter- This past Tuesday, it was an- News,” while he objected to a tele- gusts of wind ated his proposal for allowing nounced that elections for a new vised debate of candidates, arguing On the sea-floor white creatures, "friends" and "supporters" of the party President would take place it “would neither serve for a better sponges party, beyond registered rank-and- on Sunday, November 29, 2009. In picture of the party nor of the can- Accordions of the rocks file members, the right to vote for a the event that a majority winner didates.” Perch from the fingers even of new ND president. does not emerge, an election runoff Mr. Samaras had served as For- bad fishermen Mr. Avramopoulos on Saturday will take place on Saturday, Decem- eign Minister in a Conservative Proud reefs on the fishing lines withdrew his suggestion for partici- ber 5, 2009. Government led by Ms. Bakoyian- of the sun. pation of ND party “friends” in the In the meantime, presidential nis’ father Constantine Mitsotakis. election procedure after Costas hopefuls continued their campaigns Following a dispute over foreign No one will tell our fate, Karamanlis' intervened and clearly with tours of Greece’s regions. Fron- policy, Mr. Samaras caused the gov- and that is that, expressed his preference for the ini- trunners Dora Bakoyiannis visited ernment's fall from power by leav- We ourselves will tell tial agreement signed at the Orga- Agrinio and Patras on Sunday, while ing New Democracy and founding the sun’s fate, and that is that. nizational Committee by the four Antonis Samaras visited the Athens his own party, Political Spring. TNH/ANDY DABILIS candidates. He stressed that the ur- districts of Peristeri and Maroussi, as No Business gent issue was the party’s leader- well as the western Greek city of Gi- This article combines informa- Odysseus Elytis ship and called on the four candi- annena. tion from the Athens News Greece is filled with forlorn little factories that are so unkempt it's Translation: Edmund Keeley and dates to focus on "politics and sub- In an interview in the Sunday Agency and Angus Reid Global hard to tell whether there's anyone inside or any business outside Philip Sherrard stance, instead of petty politics." edition of the Greek newspaper Monitor. 12 EDITORIALS LETTERS THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 7-13, 2009

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The National Herald A weekly publication of the NATIONAL HERALD, INC. (ΕΘΝΙΚΟΣ ΚΗΡΥΞ), The Fall of the Papadopoulos tablished a brutal military dictator- reporting the news and addressing the issues of paramount interest ship from 1967 and 1974, depriv- to the Greek American community of the United States of America. Junta Should Also be Celebrated ing the Greek people of free speech, Publisher-Editor Antonis H. Diamataris To the Editor: free press and free elections for sev- Ambassador Patrick Theros ar- en long years. Assistant to Publisher, Advertising Veta H. Diamataris Papadopoulos gues in his column of October 30 Had the military dictatorship Executive Editor Constantine S. 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Indeed, it was Influenced by the events of the feeling for the man and he almost certainly gained a greater understand- Olympics, officially known as the mind and a healthy considered disrespect- late 19th century and his educa- ing of our community. XXI Olympic Winter Games, are life. Sport, of course, ful to the gods to en- tion, Coubertin developed a pas- And this is all for the better. It is hard enough to have your church’s just around the corner! Indeed, as was viewed also as gage in conflict during sionate belief that sport and athlet- highest earthly authority be so far away, with all the differences in culture reported in The National Herald, good preparation for this period! Against ic competition possessed the power adding to the distance, without having a sense as to who your leader is. the Olympic spirit is now on its way war, since the Greek this backdrop, consid- to benefit humankind and encour- We can say that after so many trips to America, and in particular this to Vancouver, Canada, the host city armies had to be fit er what is occurring age peace among the nations of the last, lengthy one, this is less of a problem. of the 2010 Winter Olympics. In enough to march long around the world to- world. It should be stated also that from now on, this Patriarch cannot claim this regard, the Olympic Torch Re- distances, carrying all day as we prepare for When he was just 17 years old, the excuse that he does not know us or that he does not get involved in the lay began on October 22nd with their heavy equip- the Vancouver Games. Coubertin began to think about the affairs of the Community. We, on the other hand, know where to address the lighting of the Olympic flame in ment, and then begin Wouldn’t it be great if weaknesses of the French people our problems in case our local church leaders do not respond to them in a Ancient Olympia, Greece, where the fight with the ene- all fighting stopped who were trying to recover hope satisfactory way. the first Olympic Games were held my. by Dr. ALEX even for such a short and self-respect following their de- One of the issues that became painfully clear during this visit of his All thousands of years ago. The ancient Greeks, PATTAKOS period next year? feat in the Franco-Prussian War. He Holiness to America is the precarious position of the Patriarchate and the In light of the state of the world moreover, were highly There are several believed the solution was helping delicate and dangerous road the Patriarch travels as he tries, on the one at this time, it is both fitting and in- competitive and be- Special to reasons why the an- to develop character in each indi- hand, to move Turkey, by applying pressure on it through different chan- structive to view the Olympic lieved strongly in the The National Herald cient Greeks espoused vidual through athletics. nels - including the White House - to let it live in freedom, and, on the oth- Games in historical perspective by concept of agon and practiced this fas- We have the Baron Pierre de er hand, not to appear to offend the sensibilities, reasonable or not, of reflecting upon the original mean- (αγωνας), or “competition,” “con- cinating policy in regards to the Coubertin to thank for bringing Turkey, which could result in making its position even worse. ing of the Olympic Games in An- test.” The ultimate Greek goal was Olympic Games. back the ideals of Olympism and And then, he still has to be careful not to offend the sensitivities of our cient Greece, the birthplace of the to be the best. All aspects of life, es- First and foremost, the Greeks, for giving us the chance to experi- Community and Greeks in general. Olympic Games (Ολυµπιακοι pecially sport and athletics, were as noted above, viewed the ence what is now one of the most We think it is a very delicate position for the Patriarchate to be in and Αγωνες), as well as by reminding centered around this concept. It Olympic Games as a religious festi- universally recognized events and we all need to understand it. ourselves of the original intent and was therefore considered one of the val. It was therefore their duty to symbols of peace in the world. Let At the same time, it raises a number of fundamental questions concern- spirit of the first, so-called “Mod- greatest honors to win a victory at attend and/or participate in the us not forget the following funda- ing not only its long-term prospects for survival but also about its ability, ern” Olympic Games. Olympia. The fact that the only Games, and duty to the gods was mental principles in the Olympic under these circumstances, to fulfill its mission. The games were first held be- prize given at the Greek Olympic more important than duty to their Charter as we watch the 2010 Van- tween 1370 and 884 BC and it is Games was an olive wreath illus- city-states, which were believed to couver Winter Olympic Games un- important to note that they were trates this point. In other words, have caused the wars in the first fold: religious festivals held near the Olympic athletes competed for place! Second, many of the best “Olympism is a philosophy of Sincere or Byzantine? shrine of the god in whose honor honor, not for material goods. athletes were also soldiers whose life, exalting and combining in a they were instituted, and also in From the beginning, the games commanders did not want them to balanced whole the qualities of At every opportunity throughout his visit, and there were many, the Pa- honor of deceased heroes (a con- at Olympia served to strengthen lose their fighting ability. Third, body, will, and mind. Blending triarch showered his Eminence Archbishop Demetrios with praise. The cept displayed in the funeral games the Greek sense of national unity since war was so much a part of life Sport with culture and education, question people may ask is, is it real or is it Byzantine? for Patroklos in Book 23 of Homer’s and pride. Huge crowds would in ancient Greece, victorious sol- Olympism seeks to create a way of The fact that the Patriarchal visit coincided with the 10th anniversary epic poem, The Iliad). The gather for the Games and some of diers came to be heroes for their life based on the joy found in effort, of Demetrios’ enthronement as well as the fact that he was celebrating his Olympic Games were also held in the distinguished guests included city-states and role models for the the educational value of good ex- name day may be the only explanation that is needed. The Patriarch par- the context of many ancient fertili- Plato and Socrates. youth. Having the Olympic Games ample, and respect for universal ticularly stressed the “unity” Dimitrios restored to the community - after ty festivals involving any number of Even though the ancient and showcasing the athletic talents fundamental ethical principles.” the divisive reign of Spyridon - and his dedication to the mother church, gods and goddesses who were wor- Olympic Games were fiercely com- of men (women had not yet be- With these principles in mind, kudos that are well deserved. shipped at the sacred site of petitive, their peaceful nature was come participants) who were not let the Olympic Games continue One might respond, however, that there is nothing special about this; Olympia. These festivals, which always a distinguishing character- soldiers allowed city-states to cele- forever and may the flame of the this is exactly what one expects of a spiritual leader. The exact opposite were held every four years, became istic that made them unique. In brate heroes and role models who Olympic spirit never be extin- would probably raise eyebrows. so vitally important in Greek life this regard, one of the more extra- were not among the best fighters. guished! There are, however, observers of the Patriarchate who suggest that that they were used as the basis for ordinary stories about ancient The Olympic Games, as report- there might be more to these over-praising words than meets the eye. the Greek calendar in which the Greece is that during the Olympic ed, were held every four years from Dr. Pattakos, author of Prisoners Only time will tell. term, “Olympiad,” was used to re- Games, all fighting stopped. In oth- 776 BC to 393 A.D., when they of Our Thoughts, is currently fer to the period between two er words, the athletes, who were were abolished by the Christian working on a new book on how to Olympic Games. often soldiers, were permitted to Byzantine Emperor Theodosius I. live a meaningful life inspired by It is important to underscore leave the military to participate in They then lay dormant for roughly Greek culture (see: www.theop- The visit to the White House that sport and athletics were of the Games and were guaranteed 1,500 years. It wasn’t until the late away.com). His column is pub- prime importance to the ancient safe passage through enemy terri- 19th century A.D. that the so-called lished weekly in The National The Patriarch had many meetings, private and public, during his visit to Greeks and most cities in ancient tory. No matter how long or how “modern” Olympic movement be- Herald. Readers may contact him America. Actually, it looked as though he was constantly going from one Greece had public gymnasiums fierce a battle had raged, for seven gan. And it was a French aristocrat with questions, comments, private meeting to another, and from dinner to dinner. where people gathered to train days before and seven days after by the name of Pierre de Fredy, the and/or suggestions for topics at: Two, however, stand out: One was his meeting with the President and and, interestingly, to relax. The the Olympic Games (and, of Baron de Coubertin, who, fortu- [email protected] the other was his visit with the CEO of Coca-Coca, the Turk Muhtar Kent Greeks also believed that a healthy course, for the period of the Games nately for the world, founded this or visit his web site: www.prison- with the considerable time he spent with him. body was essential and that it natu- themselves), no fighting was al- movement. ersofourthoughts.com. While it is understandable that the Patriarch would reach out to impor- tant Turks, one gets the feeling that something more was at play there. The fact that he used Kent’s airplane for his travel instead of that of a Greek American - one of them, a prominent member of the community, was quite COMMENTARY offended by it – was another sign of the coziness between the two men. The most important meeting of course was the one the Ecumenical Pa- triarch held with President Barack Obama. Everything that preceded it seemed to be mere preparations that culminated in this one event. It was there, at the White House, that all the hopes and expectations of Baseball’s Greek Foreign Policy Lesson: Nice Guys Finish Last the Patriarchate rested. There is no doubt that if anyone can convince the Turks that it is to their By Christopher Tripoulas Georgievski(!) is a Bulgarian pass- admission of Macedonia’s Hellenic he just your ordinary run-of-the- benefit to grant religious freedom to all their minorities (which would go The National Herald Staff Writer port holder, according to data from roots, while still allowing the mill ultranationalist hothead, a long way in satisfying the requirements for entry into the European the Bulgarian Government. Skopjians to save face. Herodotus drunk with power at a relatively Union) the President would be that man. NEW YORK- There are so many is- Bulgaria’s new Prime Minister (Book 5 chapter 22) states that early age, or is he a modern-day We would like to stress, perhaps it’s obvious but it needs to be said, that sues I’d like to write about, and FY- Boiko Borissof, a former security Timenos is Macedon's initial ances- janissary? it was the effort made by members of the community that made possible ROM Prime Minister and self-pro- specialist and karate expert, recent- tor and describes how he went to FYROM’s Dnevnik newspaper the Patriarch’s appointment with the President. It is this powerful influ- claimed long lost cousin to Alexan- ly warmed up to his Greek counter- northern Greece from Argos of and Greek online site Zougla both ence of the community that reaches even into the White House that makes der the Great (sic) Nikola Gruevski part George Papandreou, saying he Peloponnese and established Mace- report that Mr. Gruevski has family the community such a great, if at times, unappreciated, asset. won’t let me. His recent abrasive was “charmed” by the Greek PM donia. roots in Greece, and that his pater- One member of the community, above all, Father Alex Karloutsos, was statements during an official visit during their meeting in Brussels on Of course, should the Macedon- nal grandparents stem from Achla- instrumental in setting up the itinerary of the Patriarch in general and the to Australia, where he touted his fa- Friday, October 30, 2009. He also ian wanna-bes dislike such an op- da, a village in Florina, Greece. His meetings and dinners that were scheduled – especially the dinners hosted mous ideas about ‘Macedonians’ of extended Mr. Papandreou an invi- tion, they can always take their family had the surname Grouios, by Vice President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. the Vardar, Aegean and Pirin was tation, and went out of his way to lead from FYROM’s first President and his grandmother emigrated to A job well done. not only clearly irredentist, it was acclaim the Socialist leader – pretty Yugoslavia during the Greek Civil ridiculous. When a government eye-catching, considering Borissof War after having lost her husband leader shows continuous disregard is a right-wing politician, who Whatever the case, in World War II. At that time, it was Reaction to the article in WSJ for foreign countries’ territorial in- should oppose Mr. Papandreou’s Greece should take not uncommon for communists in tegrity and lays claim on their citi- political ideology. advantage of Greece to support the annexation zenry, his behavior cannot be con- Just a day earlier, Bulgarian of Greek land by Iron Curtain coun- Judging by the letters the WSJ published referring to the article sidered anything but hostile. President Georgi Parvanov told the the new political tries. Bartholomew penned under the title ...the reaction was not a positive one. Fortunately, Gruevski’s political Skopje to retract statements re- momentum in Bulgaria Whatever the case, Greece In reality they were all negative. Here is what one of them wrote: pan-handling, whereby he appeals garding the existence of an ethnic should take advantage of the new “How can Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew say “life is sacred” and to false nationalism – a people’s 'Macedonian' minority in Bulgaria's Kiro Gligorov, who has stated re- political momentum in Bulgaria go on to say climate change is “one of the great issues of our time”? What lowest common denominator – ap- Pirin region or jeopardize the coun- peatedly that "We are Macedonians and Gruevski’s evident inferiority about orphans? What about abortion? pears to be gaining Greece an un- try's prospects of joining the EU. but we are Slav Macedonians. complex to safeguard the Hellenic In Matthew's gospel Jesus says “Go make disciples” but disciples of Je- likely ally, Bulgaria. The Bulgari- Greece’s Prime Minister/Foreign That's who we are! We have no con- identity of Macedonia. In light of sus, not disciples of the false religion of climate change. ans, for their own reasons, were Minister George Papandreou has nection to Alexander the Greek and the October 28th national holiday, I am reminded of Jesus's prayer, "Father, forgive them, for they know among the first – if not the first – also stressed that FYROM’s hopes his Macedonia. Our ancestors came they should just say “No!” to not what they do." country to recognize FYROM under of joining the EU are pinned to here in the 5th and 6th century Skopjian demands on the name is- Daniel McNeil its duplicitous constitutional name. their accepting a mutually agreed (AD)." sue, regardless of U.S. or EU pres- Portland, Ore. However, Bulgaria has never recog- solution on their name row with In a recent interview with the sure. By now, everyone should nized the existence of a ‘Macedon- Greece. Greek Sunday newspaper Proto know that there are no rewards for ian’ (sic) language or ethnicity. Some argue that it was a mis- Thema (10/25/09), Mr. Gligorov being nice (as Turkish foreign poli- It makes no sense for them to do take for Greek politicians to agree not only reiterated the above, but cy has proven time and time again). More Greeks in politics so, since the official language of FY- to a composite name for their called his countrymen’s claims to If Greek politicians are not in- ROM is a derivative of Bulgarian northern neighbor, which includes have inhabited the Macedonian re- spired by their own history and hol- Whatever one makes of the overall message the electorate sent at the (as is maintained by linguists). Bul- the term “Macedonia”. gion 2,000 years earlier than idays, perhaps they will take inspi- polls this week to the Democratic and Republican leadership, the message garia also considers the non-Alban- Political pundit and scholar Alexander the Great “laughable.” ration from the World Series and to our community was very clear: More Greeks are running for office, at ian citizens of FYROM – Slavs who Kostas Zouraris wisely suggests He also noted that “if we keep this famous baseball manager Leo different levels, and more Greeks are winning. came to the area in the 6th century that any agreement with the Skop- up, we’ll be direct descendants of Durocher, who coined the very true Why is it so? AD – to be ethnically related to the jans on a name including the term Adam and Eve, and it will be saying “nice guys finish last.” One plausible reason could be that as our community matures and Bulgarians. “Macedonia” should require the ad- proven that Paradise is ‘Macedon- moves further up the social ladder and aspires to more than just making FYROM nationals need only dition of an article in their constitu- ian’ and belongs to us.” Christopher Tripoulas is an ad- money, as more Greeks enter the professions, they come to see public ser- prove an ancestral connection with tion stating that they consider If the FYROM Government up- junct professor of Speech and In- vice as a noble, important and satisfying pursuit. Bulgaria to be naturalized. Over themselves descendants of holds its Slavic roots, why not in- terpersonal Communications at And the more they win and are talked about, it is almost certain that the last five years, thousands have Timenos the Heraclid (descendant corporate this into the country’s of- St. John's University. He also spe- more will follow in their footsteps. become Bulgarian citizens, accord- of Hercules). Their Constitutional ficial name? cializes in translation, and sever- And that is all for the best for America and the Greek American commu- ing to Bulgarian officials. Even for- association with the house of Current FYROM PM Gruevski’s al of his translations from Greek nity. mer FYROM Prime Minister Ljubco Timenides will serve as sufficient motives seem a bit more shady. Is to English have been published. THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 7-13, 2009 VIEWPOINTS 13 LETTER FROM ATHENS Falcon Heene For President: The Truth Set Him Free

CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J.- Diogenes was either killed or lay show.” peril to gain publicity are not de- walked through the streets of An- seriously injured The Heenes, as clared incompetent per se, and Greece’s Police Academy cient Athens, lantern in hand, in somewhere. Even if he most liars tend to do, thereby officially dispossessed of search of an honest man, but was were to recover, the continued to deny the their children, then the Colorado unable to find one. He probably psychological trauma increasingly evident legislature ought to get busy imme- is No Laughing Matter would have fared no better in mod- alone could take years truth, that the balloon diately to write that into law. Any- ern-day Washington. to diminish. ride was a shameless one who offers them a book deal or These are not good Minister George Pa- Whatever motivates people to Falcon’s parents, publicity stunt that a reality show would be even more days for the Greek po- pandreou did the right lie – be it fear, insecurity, greed, or Richard Heene and wasted a great deal of disgusting. Amazingly enough, that lice state. While televi- and decent thing by go- any number of other character Mayumi Iizuka, time and taxpayer possibility is not out of the ques- sion commentators ing to see them in the flaws – the aversion to truth ap- seemed frantic when money. They really tion, even now. were laughing out hospital, because pears to be particularly prevalent they first realized that thought that they But the episode also proved that loud at the police offi- sometimes these at- among our elected officials. Yet, their little boy was by CONSTANTINOS E. could continue their nurture does not always taint na- cer who stopped a jeep tacks are deadly, as was when we catch them in lies, we aboard the balloon. SCAROS tall-tale, even after ture. Falcon’s inclination to be hon- driven by gypsies on seen in June when merely scold them, as if they were They immediately con- Falcon’s revelation. est is commendable; that he the National Road, on- gunmen shot dead an small children that dragged a little tacted the Federal Avi- Special to Apparently, they had bucked his parents’ repugnant ly to see one of them anti-terrorist police- mud into the house. Instead, we ation Commission, as The National Herald an overinflated per- stream of lies at the tender age of abscond with his po- man guarding a wit- should be outraged – as if they had well as the NBC affili- ception of their ability six is extraordinary. For that rea- lice cruiser while the ness in central Athens. set the house on fire. It is not as if ate in Denver, KUSA-TV. They made to deceive the masses. That is an- son, let us hope that he decides to jeep drove away, leav- by ANDY A group called Sect of honest politicians are extinct, but if sure that a helicopter tracked the other trait most liars tend to share – go into politics, because Washing- ing him standing alone DABILIS Revolutionaries later we were to go searching for one in balloon’s flight, and that it was all stupidity. ton certainly could use more people on the road – not the claimed responsibility, our nation’s capital, we had better televised. Only then did they think That the Heenes would fabricate who, when faced with perpetuating first time this has hap- Special to saying it acted to bring along a slow-burning lantern to call 911. Hmmm… their own child’s peril - when surely a lie, would reflexively regurgitate. pened in Greece, The National Herald avenge Grigoropoulos’ and some comfortable shoes. By 4:30 that afternoon, Moun- some of the viewers watching the Based on character alone, Falcon where apparently death, tarnishing Thankfully, it seems that not all tain Daylight Time (6:30PM in New balloon incident on television in- would make a fine presidential can- there aren’t any police procedure themselves rather than honoring his hope is lost. Take heart, Diogenes, York), the Heenes had made a hap- cluded parents who actually lost didate when he is old enough to manuals used at the police academy memory. an honest man has finally been py discovery: it turned out that lit- their own children to illness or run – which would be any time af- – there were events involving the “These cowardly killers will be found! Except that he is not quite a tle Falcon had gone nowhere near some unfortunate accident, and ter 2040. police that weren’t so funny. caught and brought to justice,” man yet. He is a six year-old boy the balloon after all – he had been who were praying that the Heenes In the meantime, if Diogenes is As the first anniversary ap- Chrisochoidis said, and he may be named Falcon Heene. If that name hiding in the attic the entire time! would not suffer a similar tragedy - still walking along some corner of proaches of the shooting death of right one day because it seems even does not ring a bell, perhaps his The search was over – hooray! All’s is about as despicable an act as one the universe searching for that hon- 15-year-old Alexi Grigoropoulos ordinary citizens angry with the nickname, “Balloon Boy”, will well that ends well. A little too could imagine. est man, there’s a little boy in Col- last December on a downtown government for leaving them high sound more familiar. Falcon is the well… But Falcon would have none of orado he might be interested in Athens street by a police officer, and dry while protecting banks and little boy who was supposedly Three days later, Larimer Coun- it; he came clean. And in subse- meeting. there’s been a series of misadven- business executives from economic trapped inside of a helium balloon ty Sheriff Jim Alderen declared that quent interviews, on Today and tures and near-tragedies involving failure have had enough of these hi- that went soaring through the Col- the entire incident was a hoax, or- Good Morning America, in the Constantinos E. Scaros is a pub- police that have been compounded jinks. The government has offered a orado skies one afternoon a few chestrated by the parents, in which midst of his parents’ enduring lished author and expert in by unintelligible responses from the 600,000 euros reward for informa- Thursdays ago. America watched Falcon and his two brothers, eight fraud, Falcon’s own body could not American presidential history, new government on what to do. tion leading to the arrest of three on national television with bated and ten years old, took part. But the stomach the charade any longer – with a background in Ancient The most dangerous event was the anarchists suspected of a series of breath, terrified about what might sheriff did not reach that conclu- on both occasions, he threw up. Greek history. He teaches history, attack on a police station by gun- bank robberies in 2006. Anyone happen. sion all on his own – he had a little This infamous balloon incident political science, and law at New men on a motorcycle, firing auto- who provides information about the When the balloon finally came help from Falcon himself. On Larry proved that the Heenes are abhor- York University, and is the Dean matic weapons at the outgunned suspects will be guaranteed to a soft landing, there was no little King Live, Falcon stunned the rent individuals who neither de- of Criminal Justice at Katharine police, wounding six officers. That anonymity, so the hope is that boy to be found inside. The nation world, not least of all his con- serve to raise children nor should Gibbs College. He welcomes came after Greece’s new Socialist thieves will fall out and someone feared that the Falcon fell out at temptible parents, by declaring be allowed to continue to do so. If comments at his blog at government promised to crack will rat on them. While it seems al- some point during the flight, and that they had done it all “for a parents who fake their own child’s scaros.blogspot.com down on anarchist and far-left mili- most everyone with a gun gets away tant groups that have stepped up in Greece, some don’t. Police have arrested four suspected members of a militant group that bombed politi- The 2,000 guards cians’ offices, but the spate of bomb- will now be assigned ings and shootings continues. The Patriarch Goes to Washington - Now its Your Turn A bomb exploded outside the to administrative Athens home of a member of the WASHINGTON, D.C. - As I write U.S. State Depart- Obama in his historic including the Treaty of Lausanne, tasks… an effective European Parliament, Marietta Gi- this, His All Holiness Ecumenical Pa- ment’s two reports, ti- speech at the Turkish the 1968 Protocol, the Helsinki Fi- method of annakou, a former education minis- triarch Bartholomew, the spiritual tled “Human Rights Re- Parliament on April 6, nal Act (1975) and the Charter of ter. Other explosions were reported leader of some 300 million Ortho- port on Turkey” and 2009 stated: Paris; preventing terrorism at the Spanish consulate in Thessa- dox Christians worldwide, includ- “International Reli- “Freedom of reli- • provide for the proper protec- loniki and a car dealership in ing 5 million in the United States, is gious Freedom Report gion and expression tion and safety of the Ecumenical bombings and shootings in the Athens. Luxury car dealers are a fa- beginning a full week’s visit to our 2009” on Turkey, and lead to a strong and vi- Patriarch and Patriarchate person- wake of riots in Athens and other vorite target of anarchists, but you’d nation’s capital. While in Washing- “The United States brant civil society that nel; cities last December. When Social- think their daddies would tell them ton, His All Holiness will be meeting Commission on Inter- only strengthen the • reopen the Ecumenical Patriar- ists are going after Anarchists, you to stop blowing up the places where with the political leaders of our national Religious Free- state, which is why chate’s Halki Patriarchal School of know there’s trouble right here in they get their cars. country, including, President Oba- dom Annual Report steps like reopening Theology;” and River City. There’s a few of these groups in ma, Vice President Biden, Secretary 2009 (USCIRF)”. the Halki Seminary • return 7,000 plus church prop- One of the first responses to the Greece, ranging from Revolutionary of State Hillary Clinton, House Amnesty finds that by NICK will send such an im- erties that have been illegally taken. attack, by one or another of the nut- Struggle, which wants to replace Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Majority Turkey has systemati- LARIGAKIS portant signal inside Failure by Turkey to comply vio- ty fringe groups of terrorist the killers of November 17, as well Leader Harry Reid and others. cally targeted the Turkey and beyond. lates U.S. principles on freedom of wannabes, often the spoiled rich as one which calls itself the Organi- It’s interesting to also note that Greek Orthodox Christ- Special to An enduring commit- religion. U.S. law expressed in Sec- kids of rich wannabe tycoons, sation for the Proletarian Popular Turkey’s Ambassador to Washington ian community through The National Herald ment to the rule of law tion 2804 of the Fiscal Year 1999 young people who have nothing Self-Defence which has claimed re- is also hosting a dinner in honor of a series of policies that is the only way to Appropriations Bill calls for the better to do than shoot up banks sponsibility for the bombings, and His All Holiness, at the Turkish Em- have resulted in killings, the de- achieve the security that comes Turkish government to safeguard and try to bring down a democracy, that led to hundreds of riot officers bassy. Isn’t this ironic, since Turkey struction of private property, the vi- from justice for all people.” the Ecumenical Patriarchate, its per- was for the government to say it and anti-terrorist police throughout only considers His All Holiness to be olation of religious sites and the ex- So what is our government doing sonnel, and its property, and to re- would no longer place guards out- Athens and other parts of the coun- a parish priest! Since when does the propriation if income-generating to help ease the longtime suffering open the Halki Patriarchal School of side police stations. try, stopping and searching vehicles Turkish Ambassador roll out the red properties. It finds that the survival of this Holy See? What assistance Theology. Citizens Protection Minister in a nationwide manhunt after the carpet for a mere parish priest? But of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and will President Obama be prepared Section 2804 stems from Michalis Chrysochoidis ordered an police shooting. of course, they wish to seize upon the Greek Orthodox Christian com- to offer His All Holiness this week, H.Con.Res. 50, which contains lan- end to a policy of assigning guard Police now have to brace for po- this historic visit and leverage what- munity in Turkey is at risk. along with the other senior policy guage initiated by the American duty to police officers who have tential violence on the Dec. 6 an- ever publicity they can from his vis- The USCIRF for the first time this advisors in his administration who Hellenic Institute and that Con- completed their basic training, niversary of the police shooting that it. For the record, the invitation sent year placed Turkey on it “Watch will be meeting with His All Holi- gressman Michael Bilirakis intro- Kathimerini reported. “Police sparked the riots in Athens and oth- read in honor of the “Greek Ortho- List” calling on Turkey to enact a ness? We don’t know. But because duced. precincts are not forts, they are er Greece cities, so you can expect dox Patriarch.” number of measures pertaining to the reports indicate that very little Further, under the International there to serve the public,” he said, an armed camp of high security in Washington is the final stop on the Ecumenical Patriarchate includ- progress has been forthcoming in Religious Freedom Act of 1998, (22 adding that the guards had become downtown Athens at least, and po- the Patriarch’s historic 20-day visit ing recognizing the Ecumenical sta- Turkey in 2009 to safeguard the Ec- U.S.C.A. Λ 6441, 6445) (“IRFA”), a magnet for terrorists, which left lice stations may even think about to the United States. tus of the Patriarch and calling for umenical Patriarchate, President the President must oppose viola- unanswered who WILL defend the having guards, unless there’s a big The Patriarch has gained inter- the Halki Seminary to reopen under Obama should remember his pre- tions of religious freedom in any police stations, unless you want the demand for pushing papers in some national recognition as a leading the control of the Ecumenical Patri- campaign statement when: country whose government “en- cops to use harsh language against office. The two police special voice on environmental issues and arch. “[He was] one of 73 Senators gages in or tolerates violations of re- machine guns. The 2,000 guards guards who were involved in the in- has been christened the “Green” Pa- The State Department’s Human who signed a letter to President ligious freedom, and promote the will now be assigned to administra- cident that led to the fatal shooting triarch. Much of his trip to the U.S. Rights Report said that non-Muslim Bush in 2006 urging him to press right to religious freedom in that tive tasks or foot patrols, an effec- of Grigoropoulos are to stand trial centered on his ongoing activism re- religious groups in Turkey “contin- Turkey to restore the full rights of country.” The Act further obligates tive method of preventing terrorism on December 15. Epaminondas Ko- garding this issue. ued to face restrictions on practicing the Ecumenical Patriarchate of the the President to take one or more of and apprehending anarchists. rkoneas, who shot the teenager, However, as we know, the Patri- their religion openly, owning prop- Orthodox Christian Church in Istan- 15 enumerated actions with respect “This was a cowardly and mur- faces charges of murder with malice arch and the institution of the Ecu- erty and training leaders.” It too bul. [And he had sent] Secretary of to any such country. derous attack ... it was 100 percent aforethought. He claimed the bullet menical Patriarchate endure contin- noted that the Turkish government State Condoleezza Rice a personal Even though elements in Turkish terrorism,” said Chrisochoidis, that killed the teenager was fired as uing hardship and duress at the did not recognize the Ecumenical letter on the same matter. [He society seek to eliminate the Ecu- which means it can’t be really be a warning and ricocheted. Vassilis hands of the Turkish government. status of the Patriarch and that the called on] Turkey to respect the Ec- menical Patriarchate, Turkey should stopped because even if the cow- Saraliotis, who had been on duty This, of course, was another reality Halki seminary was closed. umenical Patriarchate’s rights and be proud to have this historic and ards who did it are caught, another with Korkoneas, is charged with be- that the Ecumenical Patriarch’s visit The recent State Department Re- freedoms, including its property prestigious religious institution on cuckoo group will pop up at another ing an accomplice to murder. Too was designed make U.S. policy mak- ligious Freedom report identifies rights, [and wrote] Turkey should its soil. Turkey should understand time to take up the cause of ni- bad there wasn’t a bunch of anar- ers aware of. And the awareness is many of the same issues that were allow the reopening of the Patriar- that a flourishing Ecumenical Patri- hilism. What these little bands want chists and terrorists in the dock with inscrasing. highlighted by the others. In addi- chate’s school of theology on Halki archate and Greek Orthodox minor- is known only to them, but it’s obvi- them to see how funny that is. This year alone, there have been tion, it stated that “In the first half of Island and guarantee the right to ity are in the best interests of Turkey. ous they don’t want paying jobs be- a number of reports issued by re- 2009, two Greek Orthodox cemeter- train clergy of all nationalities, not Hopefully, the next time that the cause that’s just so bourgeois. In the Mr. Dabilis was the New England spected governmental and non-gov- ies in Istanbul and one in Izmir suf- just Turkish nationals.” Patriarch visits Washington, DC, the United States, the penalty for pos- editor for United Press Interna- ernmental bodies which highlight fered extensive damage due to van- The President must call on invitation from the Turkish Ambas- session of a machine gun is up to 20 tional in Boston, and a staff writer the plight of the Patriarchate and dalism.” Turkey to: sador will read in honor of “His All years in jail, which would be a nice and assistant metropolitan editor the lack of religious freedom in Further, it has been widely re- • recognize the Ecumenical Pa- Holiness Bartholomew I, Archbish- disincentive for Greece to think at the Boston Globe for 17 years Turkey. They presented specific ex- ported by the media that 90 tombs triarchate and its nonpolitical reli- op of Constantinople, New Rome, about adopting because this bad before relocating to Greece. His amples of how the Ecumenical Pa- were desecrated at the historic gious mission; and Ecumenical Patriarch.” posse sprayed nearly 50 shots as if column is published weekly in the triarchate and the tiny Orthodox Balouki Orthodox cemetery in the • ensure the continued mainte- this were Chicago in the 1920s. National Herald. Readers interest- Christian community in Turkey is morning hours of September 2, nance of the institution’s physical Nick Larigakis is the Executive Two of the police officers were ed in contacting him can send e- mistreated. These include publica- 2009. security needs, as provided for un- Director of the American Hel- seriously wounded, and new Prime mails to [email protected]. tions by Amnesty International, the And finally, President Barack der Turkish and international law, lenic Institute. Faith, Politics and Hypocrisy: Know Your Faith and What You’re Talking About

WASHINGTON, D.C. - America’s Catholics, Protestants and so forth) makes the full text gent. Those with solely as a right or a privilege or as Americans to live without access to political vocabulary suffers from a tell them is moral or a “traditional available. I can think money or wealth were an important component of our na- health care can properly be called surfeit of self-righteous advocates American family value.” I have no of no better teaching admitted only after tional economy but as an unavoid- an abomination that should shame of “traditional family values” or problem with someone formulating tool for an Orthodox the needs of the less able obligation of our Faith. This the political representatives who some other claptrap which is usual- political views while taking into ac- Christian who wishes fortunate had been leads to another unavoidable con- take such a position. ly a cover for imposing the particu- count the tenet of his faith. Howev- to allow his faith help met. The care of the clusion: the present opposition to We should not tolerate, even in lar theological purity of their own er, I do find it difficult to under- guide his political poor remains a prima- universal health care, however ex- jest, the Republican political candi- particular religious sect (or some stand the partisan who shouts slo- choices. ry mission of the Or- pressed by political partisans in our date in Texas who reportedly said: particular type of atheism) on the gans totally ignorant of what his His All-Holiness’ thodox Church, as it political system, violates the basic “If you can’t afford health insur- rest of us. Abortion, gay marriage, faith teaches. I also find it even homily on health care was from its begin- principles of our own tradition’s re- ance, you have no right to get sick!” gay bashing, the “moral hazard” in more difficult to stomach the politi- demands the attention nings. An Orthodox ligious and moral values. Nor should we accept the argument helping some poor soul avoid fore- cal partisan who picks and chooses of Orthodox Christians Christian who wishes This is not to say that a vigorous that abortion is the deciding politi- closure, crosses in obscure corners which moral issue on which he will and all the actors in the by AMB. PATRICK N. to practice his faith debate on how to deliver universal cal issue while ignoring our obliga- of the desert, “creationism” vs. take a stand and ignores the others. current controversy THEROS should remember that health, especially to the poorest, tion to the poor. I cannot think of evolution, abstinence only health For them, “moral values” appear to about healthcare in the charity for the less for- can or should be avoided. Ques- any other moral issue that is more education, the death penalty, the be an excuse for justifying an other- United States. The Pa- Special to tunate takes prece- tions of tort reform, the so-called of an obligation to an Orthodox pledge of allegiance, Christmas wise completely unprincipled posi- triarch recited the his- The National Herald dence over the formal- public option, restricting insurance Christian. crèches and other battle cries have tion such as an unwillingness to tory of hospitals, as we ity of practice, impor- companies, finding the money, re- reduced the political discourse in pay taxes. know them today, a creation of the tant as the latter might be for ex- ducing health costs and preventive The Hon. Ambassador Theros is our country into another layer of This Monday, I had the privilege Byzantine Empire. Byzantine hos- pressing and developing one’s care are a necessary part of the de- president of the U.S.-Qatar Busi- slime. of attending a lecture by His All Ho- pitals had three levels of profes- faith. bate. We need, in fact, to expand ness Council. He served in the Unfortunately, I have heard liness Patriarch Bartholomew at sional staff corresponding rather To put it another way, an Ortho- the conversation to include the rel- U.S. Foreign Service for 36 years, many Orthodox Christians parrot Washington’s Georgetown Univer- closely with the current breakdown dox Christian who wishes to prac- ative merits of swollen subsidies for mostly in the Middle East, and the battle cries of alien sects as if sity. The title of his speech was “An today of doctors, nursing and tech- tice his faith MUST strive to ensure rich farmers and unwise support was American Ambassador to they were our own. They vote ac- Unchanging Faith in a Changing nical staff and administrative and that the poorest and least fortunate for universal home ownership. Re- Qatar from 1995 to 1998. He also cording to what fundamentalist World” which covered several top- management staff. More impor- in our country have access to at stricting access of the poor to directed the State Department’s and other committed fanatics of ics including non-violent change, tantly, he noted that the primary least adequate health care. Ortho- health care, rationing by money, is Counter-Terrorism Office, and alien creeds (again including athe- the environment and health care. I mission of these medieval hospitals dox Christians should not debate not subject to debate. A callous holds numerous U.S. Govern- ists and agnostics as well as fervently hope that the Archdiocese was the care of the poor and indi- the question of universal health willingness to allow millions of ment decorations. 14 THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 7-13, 2009