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VOL. 9, ISSUE 435 A WEEKLY GREEK AMERICAN PUBLICATION FEBRUARY 11, 2006 $1.00 - GREECE: 1.75 Euro Bishop and Phones Tapped in Priest on Greece - Not Even The Verge Karamanlis Immune Of Coming By Evan C. Lambrou leadership of the Defense Ministry Special to The National Herald and the whole leadership of the Public Order Ministry, some For- To Blows NEW YORK - Mobile phones eign Ministry phones, one former belonging to top Greek military minister - now in opposition - and By Theodore Kalmoukos and government officials - to in- others," Roussopoulos said during Special to The National Herald clude that of Prime Minister a news conference last Thursday, Costas Karamanlis and his wife, February 2. BOSTON - The Chancellor of Natasha - and the United States Most of Greece's top military the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Embassy in Athens were tapped and police officers were also tar- of America, reportedly initiated a for nearly a year beginning in the geted, as were foreign ministry of- verbal and physical “attack” Summer of 2004, just weeks before ficials, Greek European Union En- against an archimandrite during the 2004 Olympic Games in vironment Commissioner Stavros the Clergy-Laity Assembly of the Athens, the Greek Government Dimas, a former minister and a Archdiocesan District in New said last week. phone number at the U.S. Em- York, which was convened at Holy Illegal software installed at bassy. Also tapped were some jour- Trinity Church in New Rochelle, Greece's second largest mobile nalists and human rights activists. New York this past Monday, Fe- phone operator, Vodafone The phone tapping started "be- bruary 6, the feast day of Saint Greece, a subsidiary of the British fore the 2004 Olympic Games and Photios the Great. company, allowed calls to and from probably continued until March The incident, which witnesses Stopping by on his way to Central America about 100 phones to be recorded. 2005, when it was discovered," told the Herald took place in the Most belonged to the Govern- Roussopoulos said. It was done "by presence of His Eminence Arch- Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople upon his arrival in New York last Saturday, Febru- ment, but one was owned by the an unknown individual, or individ- bishop Demetrios of America, ary 4. The Patriarch made a brief stop on his way to Mexico and Panama. The Patriarch was welcomed by U.S. Embassy, officials said. uals, who used high technology," started when the Very Rev. Eu- Archbishop Demetrios, pictured behind him to right, and by members of the Order of St. Andrew – Archons The bulk of the tappings took he added. gene Pappas, pastor of the Three of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. place during the Games in August, The surveillance was carried out Hierarchs Church in Brooklyn, according to Greek Justice Minis- through the spyware in Voda- recommended that it was equally ter Anastasis Papaligouras. The phone's central system, he said. proper to seek and elect represen- Athens Olympics were the most Calls were then diverted to mobile tation from the ranks of clergy, as guarded Games in history, with a phones using pay-as-you-go ser- it is to do so from the laity, for the 1.2 billion euros ($1.45 billion) se- vices, which are difficult to trace. upcoming biennial Clergy-Laity Retracing the Krater of Euphronios curity budget. An investigation discovered that Congress in Nashville, Tennessee It was not known at press time these mobiles had been used in a this July. By Lawrence Van Gelder the illustrious curators and muse- was stolen from an Etruscan tomb who was responsible for the taps, central Athens area where many Archdiocesan Chancellor Bish- The New York Times um directors who seemed above near Rome and smuggled from the which included top officials from foreign embassies are located, op Savas of Troas told Father Pap- suspicion. country. Karamanlis' cabinet, according to though Roussopoulos refused to pas that it should be done during The trail led from New York to At the root of everything ''It's about time,'' said Nicholas Greek Government Spokesman speculate on whether foreign agen- the meeting of the New York Cler- Geneva. Geneva to Zurich. Zurich seethed lust. Lust for timeless Gage, who followed the trail of the Theodoros Roussopoulos. cies might be involved. Asked also gy Association, which was sched- to Rome. Rome to Beirut. Beirut beauty. Lust for wealth. vase as an investigative reporter "The phones tapped included uled to meet that same evening, to an Italian village. And back to The object of desire? A 2,500- for The New York Times when the the Prime Minister's, the whole Continued on Page 9 but which was cancelled. When New York. year-old Greek vase known as the story broke. Father Pappas insisted, sources The cast of characters read like Euphronios Krater. The year was 1973. said, Bishop Savas became visibly a list from ''The Maltese Falcon'' Last Thursday, February 2, the On Broadway, tickets sold for angry and blasted the archiman- or a novel by Eric Ambler. Metropolitan Museum of Art, re- $4 to $10. A new Rolls Royce drite, ordering him to stop provok- There was an art dealer of dubi- versing a position held for 30 could be bought for $29,700. And Yannis Phokas: The Legend ing the matter. ous reputation, a Levantine of un- years, agreed to relinquish owner- three and a half rooms on Sutton reliable memory, Italian grave ship of the vase to Italy, where the Continued on Page 2 robbers known as tombaroli, and authorities have long said that it Continued on Page 7 And Lore of Juan de Fuca

By Steve Frangos would become the Pacific North- Special to The National Herald west coast of America. Phokas has lent his name to an “Persistent The historical records and subse- international boundary known as Battle of Crete Film Coming to NYC quent legends surrounding the life the “Strait of Juan de Fuca.” This Felon” Gets of Yiannis Phokas, the man the Strait separates Vancouver Island By Zoe Tsine at the Greek Church of the As- enthusiasts. Spanish knew as Juan De Fuca, are of British Columbia from the Special to The National Herald sumption in Port Jefferson on Fe- By using interviews with veter- as complex and fully documented as Olympic Peninsula of Washington Sentenced to bruary 19, and at the Omonoia ans and Hollywood-style battle any notable figure in history. Yet State. The Strait connects Puget NEW YORK - The historic Cretan Association in Astoria on scenes with hundreds of extras, Phokas' enduring fame is based on Sound to the Pacific Ocean and 25 Years-Life battle between Nazi German February 19. “The 11th Day” tells the story of no more than an afternoon's con- provides part of the international troops and the Cretan resistance, Written, directed and produced Crete's heroic ten-day resistance versation at an open-air café. There boundary between the United By Stratos Boudouridis one of the most courageous and by Christos Epperson - through his against a ruthless and more power- the old Greek mariner regaled an States and Canada. Special to The National Herald largely ignored battles of the Se- production company, Archangels ful enemy. English merchant, Michael Lok, “The United States Geological cond World War, is chronicled in a Films - the film project is under- STIRRING DOCUMENTARY about his life in the service of the Survey defines the Strait of Juan de NEW YORK - A Greek Amer- new documentary, which will be written by California real estate And despite its Greek theme, Spanish fleet. From this brief en- Fuca as a channel. It extends east ican man, recently convicted of il- pre-screened in New York next magnate Alex Spanos, and the film the film has drawn the attention of counter rose an account which from the Pacific Ocean between legally possessing a 9mm handgun, week. has already garnered favorable re- non-Greeks. This past September, would propel men and ships from Vancouver Island, British has been sentenced to 25 years to The 90-minute documentary, views and a steady fan base of crit- England, France, Russia, Spain and life in prison by the State Supreme “The 11th Day,” will be screened ics, World War II historians and Continued on Page 2 elsewhere into the waters of what Continued on Page 5 Court in Queens as “a persistent felon,” the Queens County District Attorney's office an- nounced earlier this week. George Konstantides, 39, was Greek Doctor convicted in December of 2nd de- AD Cultural Center Celebrates its 20th Year gree Criminal Possession of a Says Inhaled Weapon, following a two-week tri- By Liana Sideri heavily populated place, thus ties,” said Mr. Andriotis, who saw was available for sale. The next al. Mr. Konstantides allegedly Special to The National Herald marking the need for a space a need and quickly got involved in step was to find someone willing to used the weapon to fire several where people of Greek heritage trying to find an appropriate outlet sponsor such a project and, to that Insulin Should shots at New York City Police NEW YORK - Established in could share their common inter- for cultural activities. end, Mr. Andriotis worked dili- Department officers, who were at- 1986, the Greek Orthodox Arch- ests and needs in music, theater, In 1980, he spotted an aban- Be Beneficial tempting to arrest him. He is now diocese of America's Hellenic Cul- dance and other cultural activi- doned building in Astoria, which Continued on Page 3 awaiting another trial on attempt- tural Center in Astoria celebrated By Stavros Marmarinos ed murder charges in the first de- its 20th anniversary on January 30, Special to The National Herald gree. The latter charges stem from the feast day of the Three Hierar- the same incident. chs, also known as Greek Letters NEW YORK - Diabetics In a press release, Queens Day, with a weekend of cultural around the world, who stay away District Attorney Richard Brown festivities. from insulin because of their fear stated that, “illegal firearms are a The Center's mission is pre- of needles, may finally be able to serious threat to public safety. In serve and promote Greek cultural breath a sigh of relief. this case, the defendant not only heritage through the organization The first inhaled insulin device possessed a lethal weapon, but al- of artistic productions, cultural ac- has just been approved by U.S. legedly used it against police offi- tivities and special events hosted federal regulators, and is expected cers, who were simply trying to do by the Greek community. to give millions of diabetics the their job… The lengthy prison sen- Founded by Nicos Andriotis, chance to avoid the tediousness tence meted out by the Court will president of the Cultural Center's and pain of daily injections. ensure that the defendant stays off Board of Directors and an active “What most diabetics fear is the streets and does not harm any- member of the Greek Community their injections,” said Dr. Spyros one for a very long time,” Mr. at-large, who also initiated the es- Mezitis, a Professor of En- Brown added. tablishment of St. Demetrios High docrinology at Weill Medical Col- Mr. Konstantides has faced School in Astoria (the only Greek lege of Cornell University and cur- nine other accusations in the past, American high school in the coun- rent President of the Federation of including attempted murder try), the Cultural Center is seen by Hellenic Medical Societies of charges, reckless endangerment many as a little gem of the commu- North America. The new device, and illegal possession of firearms, nity, and is the only such center in which will be marketed under the New York. name Exubera, will make a major Continued on Page 7 The Center's daily affairs are difference in terms of conve- coordinated by the Bishop Viken- nience, he said, and could help tios of Apamia, who serves as its stave off the onslaught of severe director. TNH/COSTAS BEJ diabetic consequences like blind- “In the 1970's and 80's, a big The Hellenic Cultural Center of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, located at 27-09 Crescent Street on the ness and kidney failure. wave of Greek immigrants came to corner of Newtown Avenue in Astoria, recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. The Center has attracted in- *021106* New York, making Astoria a more creasing numbers of people to its events over the past five years. Continued on Page 4 2 COMMUNITY THE NATIONAL HERALD, FEBRUARY 11, 2006 “The 11th Day,” Battle of Crete Documentary Coming to New York Area

Continued from page 1 throughout the United States and “There hasn't been a single Canada and pre-screening the film documentary focusing on the columnist John Kass of the Chica- in theaters, as well as in Greek Greek resistance during World go Tribune and Newsday rallied Orthodox churches and university War II. I spent a year and half col- his readers to the Chicago pre- campuses, during which advanced lecting books and materials,” Mr. miere of the film, calling it a “stir- copies of the video are also avail- Epperson told the Herald. In or- ring documentary … If you're in- able for sale. der to draw the story out of obscu- terested in what fuels an insurgen- “The 11th Day” is no Holly- rity, however, Mr. Epperson had cy -and the news is full of that to- wood production, Mr. Epperson to rely on more than just research. day- you'll want to see this film.” said, but rather a “labor of love” For funding, he appealed to Mr. Similar praise came from Con- for its Greek American creators, Spanos, a fellow Greek American gressman Mike Bilirakis of Flori- whose family suffered tremendous and his former employer (Mr. Ep- da, who last year organized a spe- loss during World War II. person had worked as a webmaster cial preview for members of In an interview with the Nation- for Mr. Spanos' company). Congress in Washington. Soon af- al Herald last year (see February Mr. Spanos agreed to con- terwards, “The 11th Day” was ac- 5, 2005 edition), upon the initial tribute to the film and production quired by America's National stages of the film's launch, Mr. Ep- kicked off in late 2002. Today, Mr. World War II Museum and the person said his wish to make an Spanos is happy about his deci- National D-Day Museum. Accord- unknown story known was the pri- sion. “I gave them around ing to Mr. Epperson, the film will mary reason for making the film. $500,000 for this project - and hap- be aired on American television “The story of the battle of pily,” he said. “This is one of the this summer, and plans are in the Crete had been buried for a long most important, and yet least com- works for a three-month, 50-city time. The resistance of Crete start- memorated stories of World War tour this summer in Europe, Cana- ed when the first German para- II. And what those kids were able da, Australia, New Zealand and troopers landed,” Mr. Epperson to do with that budget - the scope the United States. said, “but what most people don't and artistry of the film - it just blows away so many films that cost four or five times as much, with ten times the crew. They really pulled off something magical.” FAMILY AFFAIR Mr. Epperson concurred: “Pro- Christos Epperson, left, on location at the mountains of Trachyli in Crete with John Paussas, one of the ducers and studio executives have camera operators for “The 11th Day,” a documentary film about the Cretan Resistance of World War II. asked us whether our budget was The Battle at Trachyli was the most famous battle of the Resistance. closer to 1.5 or 2 million dollars. I tell them it was around $650,000. selves,” Mr. Epperson said. Waves of German Stuckas many casualties, however, even af- And their eyes bug out. They ask “All I can say is that Greeks of bombed Souda Bay and other ter the official conclusion of the what editing companies we used; my generation and my parents' parts of Crete for three days be- battle. German vehicles, oil de- how we managed these big battle generation have really dropped fore dropping 8,060 paratroopers pots, airfields and communica- scenes; what marketing firm does the ball. We all know the stories on the island. It would be the last tions systems were consistently our website and promo and film privately because they're part of time that Hitler used paratroopers sabotaged by the island's resis- tour. I tell them, 'me, my brother our family histories. But they need in the War. tance. Mike, Ian, Jordan and Eric, who to be part of the public history of The film's interviews with vet- One of the German army's runs the office. And mom, of the war, too. That's what our film erans and locals describe the greatest humiliations was suffered course.' They can't believe it,” he is all about,” he added. events vividly. Among them, Ge- in Crete: the successful kidnap- said. The Greek resistance is credit- orge Tzikas, a Battle of Crete vet- ping of the commander in chief of The film is indeed a family af- ed for delaying Hitler's disastrous eran from Sacramento, California, German forces on Crete, General fair. campaign to Russia, and hence for recalled being captured by the Kreipe, which was led by British Mr. Epperson's father Gordon helping to alter the final outcome Germans in Greece and being im- Special Operations officer Patrick was of Welsh origin. His mother of World War II. The Cretan resis- prisoned for three days without Leigh Fermor. This was the only Elizabeth Dokimos was Cretan, tance pushed Hitler's Russian in- food. On the third day, he escaped successful kidnapping of a Ger- and her family suffered immensely vasion to the fall of 1941, which and fled to Mount Athos and later man general throughout the War. during World War II. Mr. Epper- eventually trapped German troops made his way back to his native Fermor's participation in the son's uncle Manolis was sent to in a deadly winter struggle. Crete. As a soldier in Rethimno, film is one more miracle Mr. Ep- Dachau; his uncle Kyriakos was a The Battle of Crete began offi- Tzikas described how locals, in- person managed to pull off, and British agent during the Cretan re- cially in May of 1941. By early cluding women, children and el- Fermor's interview is his first on- sistance; and his aunt Rita, whom 1941, the Greeks had defeated ders, joined in the fight against the camera interview in more than 50 Mr. Epperson credits with inspir- Mussolini in Albania, a victory German paratroopers. years. ing him to do the film, was arrest- which had infuriated Hitler. Hitler “I heard a woman call, 'Hel- “My documentary focuses on ed and killed by the Nazis along then decided to rush his forces in- lenes, Hellenes… I have a gun,' ” the resistance, and what made it so with his aunt Eleftheria. A statue to the Balkans for the express pur- he said, recalling that he saw a powerful,” Mr. Epperson told the of Rita was recently erected near pose of vanquishing Greece and woman in the fray with one gun in Herald. “It was one of the greatest Chania in Crete, but the film Serbia. one hand and her son in the other. resistance stories of World War II. promises to honor her sacrifice By April 25, the Germans had “I saw her as Mother Crete,” he The public deserves to know more even more. conquered the entire Greek main- added. about it, and the Greek American In the film, Mr. Epperson inter- land. But Crete, the southernmost German paratroopers suffered community needs to know more views British and Greek veterans Greek territory, remained free. heavy causalities in that battle. about.” and includes scenes featuring Hitler then set May 20 as his target Many were unarmed, unprepared Greek actors whose grandparents date. for what they would meet upon For more information on the actually fought in the Battle of The island was defended by landing. Boxes of weapons were film visit www.crete1941.com. Crete, performing battle reenact- some remaining Greek units and air dropped, only to fall into the “The 11th Day” will be shown on Mr. Epperson also said Ar- realize is that the Cretan resis- ments in period costumes, which British troops, but the Cretan peo- hands of Greeks before the Ger- Saturday, February 18, at the As- changels is currently negotiating tance never ceased. Crete contin- were custom-made for the produc- ple played an integral role in the mans could reach them. sumption Church, 430 Sheep with PBS, A&E, BRAVO, Discov- ued fighting against German occu- tion. outcome of the battle. The Ger- Crete was eventually occupied Pasture Road, Port Jefferson, NY ery, and The History Channel pying forces for the duration of the “Many of our 400 extras are rel- man army stood at 22,040 while by Hitler's troops (the British had (at 3 PM and 6 PM). It will also about the film's television broad- War. Crete did not fall in ten days. atives of the veterans. My family's there were 42,640 Allied and transferred more than 16,000 Bri- be shown on Sunday, February casting rights, and that the nation- Crete never surrendered.” experiences inspired me to pursue Greek troops on Crete. The Ger- tish troops to North Africa), but 19, at the Omonoia Cretan Asso- al release date is scheduled for Hence the symbolic title of the this project, but it's not about my mans began the offensive for not before he had lost 4,000 out of ciation, 32-33 31st Street, Astoria, May 20. film, he added. Claiming an 11th family. This is everybody's film, “Operation Merkur” by bombard- more than 6,000 paratroopers and NY (at 2 Pm and 7 PM). For tick- For the past year, he said, his day is testament to the unyielding and no one can tell the story better ing Crete for three days before 200 transport planes. ets, call 631-473-0894 (Long Is- company has been traveling Cretan spirit. then the actual veterans them- their land invasion commenced. The Nazis continued to suffer land) or 917-567-2908 (Astoria).

Patriarch to Two Clerics Almost Come to Blows in Heated Exchange Visit Parish in Continued from page 1 Asked whether he grabbed and mended that the terms of the exist- hands and told him that a mistake Southampton on yelled at Father Pappas, The ing members of the committee be was made since, according to the Five hours later, as Father Pap- Chancellor said, “No, nothing.” renewed (the committee consists new Charter, eight clergy and Valentine’s Day pas was leaving the meeting, he When asked if he was certain, the of nine priests and 11 lay people, eight lay people are to be elected, approached the table where the Bishop said, “Positive.” Asked if and was selected during the prior with eight more appointed by the By Theodore Kalmoukos Archbishop was sitting in order to he was telling the Herald the truth, Archdiocesan District Clergy- Archbishop. Special to The National Herald receive His Eminence's blessings Savas said, “We hade an exchange Laity Assembly). Savas told her he was not aware and depart for the day, sources of opinions. Did anybody see me The Archbishop Demetrios of those stipulations and apolo- BOSTON - His All Holiness said, and Bishop Savas then push him? Did anybody hear me agreed with Father Stephanopou- gized, they added. Archbishop Ecumenical Patriarch jumped up and grabbed Father attack him verbally? We had a nor- los' motion; the names were read Demetrios said that Mrs. Walsh Bartholomew of Constantinople Pappas by the shoulder, pulling at mal exchange of opinions.” aloud; and ten out of the 11 lay was correct and said that three will be making a brief pastoral visit him and yelling, “you provoked A number of clergy who wit- members were present and accept- members of the 11 would be con- at Kimisis tis Theotokou Church me, you provoked me,” to the as- nessed the incident spoke to the ed to serve, while the 11th, who sidered as his appointees from the in Southampton, Long Island on tonishment of the Archbishop, Herald on condition of anonymity was absent, had given his assur- pool of eight. Tuesday, February 14, at 2 PM. who was repeating “be quiet, be because, some of them said, they ance that he was willing to serve if Father Pappas, who confirmed The Patriarch will be coming quiet.” are afraid the Chancellor might be his name was again recommended. the Herald's information concern- back to the New York area after Archbishop Demetrios did not vindictive and seek some form of At that point, Father Pappas ing the incident, said he was con- an official visit to Mexico and return the National Herald's call revenge against them for talking. suggested that the clergy represen- cerned with preserving an appro- Panama, where he was received at press time. The Very Rev. Damaskinos tatives also ought to be selected, priate level of respect toward his Father Eugene Pappas warmly by Greek Orthodox faith- In a telephone conversation, Ganas, pastor of the Kimisis tis and asked Bishop Savas why the fellow clergy: “My purpose was to ful, religious and civil authorities, Father Pappas, who has been serv- Theotokou Church in Brooklyn, selection process for clergy repre- salvage the dignity and the pres- ward a senior priest of 40 years in and heads of state. ing the Church for 40 years, 25 of was at Father Pappas' side when sentatives is separate from that of tige of my brother priests,” adding ministry, out of which 25 were In a discussion by telephone them as president of the Clergy Bishop Savas was grabbing and the lay representatives. that Bishop Savas' behavior was served as the Clergy Association with Rev. Alexander Karloutsos, Association, verified the Herald's shouting at him, sources said. “You should elect them when “unbecoming of a Chancellor to- president.” executive advisor of the new Arch- information about the incident. Father Ganas was urging Father you have your Clergy Association diocesan Foundation, “Faith: For “As I was leaving, I went to kiss Pappas to restrain himself and re- meeting,” the Chancellor said. Orthodoxy and Hellenism” and the Archbishop's hand and say frain from striking Bishop Savas, “Since you have cancelled this pastor of the Southampton parish, goodbye to him, and Bishop Savas they said. “Your Grace, stop hid- evening's 8:30 meeting of the Cler- who was also on his way to Mexico, got up. He pulled me from my ing behind your egkolpion (icon of gy Syndesmos, why don't we hold CORRECTION FROM LAST WEEK verified the National Herald's in- shoulder and screamed at me that the Virgin which bishops where as the election now,” Father Pappas formation regarding the Patriar- I provoked him,” Father Pappas an ornamental chain around their replied. In a story published in our February 4 edition, “Greeks Honor chal visit to the parish. said, adding that the bishop did necks),” Father Pappas told the At that point, sources said, the their Jewish Compatriots,” we wrote, “And to honor Greeks who “His All Holiness will only visit not do that just once, but “four or Chancellor, they added. Chancellor exploded and said played a significant role in saving Greek Jewish lives, Pan-Macedo- for half an hour in order to bless five times.” Father Ganas declined to com- Father Pappas was provoking him, nian Federation of America President Panos Spiliakos (see page the faithful of the parish, and from Bishop Savas denied an inci- ment. stating that “everybody knows I 7)…” The statement should have read as follows: “In a surprise ap- there, he will be going to JFK dent took place. When the issue concerning the have a quick temper,” while he was pearance, and in response to the honoring of Greeks who helped (John F. Kennedy International In a telephone conversation selection of the representative booed. save Jewish lives, Pan-Macedonian Federation of America President Airport) for departure to Con- just minutes before boarding a committee of the Archdiocesan A little later, sources said, Panos Spiliakos presented Mr. Asser with an award in honor of all stantinople.” plane to accompany Archbishop District to the upcoming Clergy- Kathryn Walsh, an attorney and the Greek Jewish people of Thessaloniki and all Greece, and to all When asked why the visit of the Demetrios to Florida for the Laity Congress, Rev. Dr. Robert member of the Executive Commit- Jewish friends.” The adjustment has been made for the story as it ap- Ecumenical Patriarch was not an- Leadership 100 Annual Confer- Stephanopoulos, Dean of the tee of the Archdiocesan Council, pears on our website (www.thenationalherald.com). The National nounced Father Karloutsos said, ence, the Bishop said, “nothing Archdiocesan Cathedral of the approached Bishop Savas with a Herald apologizes for the error. “It's going to be a very brief stay.” happened.” Holy Trinity in New York recom- copy of the Church Charter in her THE NATIONAL HERALD, FEBRUARY 11, 2006 COMMUNITY 3 GOINGS ON... AD Cultural Center Celebrates its 20th Year February 11-March 2 lecture entitled, “Psychoanalytic “The Kingdoms of Alexander the Perspectives on the Allure of War” Continued from page 1 When asked about the range Great,” a slide-illustrated course of with Dr. Ionas Sapountzis, Psy- and flexibility of his decision mak- 6 sessions is hosted by the Smithso- chotherapist. At the Cathedral Cen- gently in order to convince the late ing, duties and initiatives in his ca- nian Resident Associate Program at ter, 337 East 74th Street in Manhat- Archbishop Iakovos to pay a visit pacity as the director, Vikentios the S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 tan; at 7 pm. Part of its Annual Lec- to the abandoned building. said, “We are cooperating closely Jefferson Drive, S.W. in Washing- ture Series, which this year centers Iakovos agreed to see the build- with the Archdiocese and Arch- ton, D.C.; all sessions at 7 pm. on themes of “War and Peace.” Re- ing and the surrounding location, bishop Demetrios, who has been Course examines archaeological freshments will be offered. Dona- and after an additional meeting quite understanding and sympa- findings from the Hellenistic world tion $5, to help defray expenses- with Mr. Andriotis, the decision to thetic to our efforts, as many issues that reveal the interplay between Dean Sirigos, csirigos100@hot- purchase this property was finally requiring important decisions de- Greek culture and five, distinct non- mail.com or www.cathedralfellow- made. pend on the Archdiocese,” adding Greek kingdoms, following Alexan- ship.org or (212) 288 3215. Renovations for the Center that the Archbishop has been der's invasion of the Persian Empire lasted six years, and on January 30, “greatly supportive.” and beyond. General admission February 17 1986 the doors of the Hellenic Cul- The Center's primary problem $129, RAP members $84, senior A lecture on a recent pilgrimage on tural Center were open to the is financial in nature, the Bishop members $76- http://residentassoci- Mount Athos led by Fr. Luke Greek American community. said. “There are individuals who ates.org/com/alexander.asp. Melackrinos from the Greek Orth. Since then, the Center has been show a lot of interest in what we Cathedral of Saint Paul in Hemp- hosting theatrical performances, do, but there is a need to cultivate February 16 stead, NY is hosted at the Cathedral concerts, dancing, art exhibits and their desire to see our work suc- A cocktail reception celebrating Center (Main Level) 110 Cathedral a number of special events. ceed,” he said. John Sarbanes' campaign for Mary- Avenue, in Hempstead; at 7:30 pm. “In those days, not everyone The Center is considered an land's Third District Congressional Featuring photos and discussion. was aware of the Center and its ac- “affiliated organization” of the Seat is hosted at Euclid Financial Father Luke led 11 men from the tivities,” Mr. Andriotis said. “To- Archdiocese, he explained, so the Group, 1737 "H" Street, N.W., Suite United States and Greece to Agios day, our performances are sold role of the Archdiocese Steward- 100 in Washington, DC; 5-7 pm. Oros, where they visited St. Diony- out, and by reservation only. Our ship Treasury does not apply to the Presented by Andreas Pericli, CEO sius and St. Xenophontos Monas- audience is also different now than Center, because it supports pro- of Euclid Financial Group; with spe- teries. Refreshments will be served. it was in those early years. We see grams on a broader national scale. cial Guest, Senator Paul Sarbanes. Open to all—(516) 483-5700. more professionals and better edu- “If we hosted events in other Event co-chairs, Manny Rouvelas, cated people attending our cities, or brought programs to us Nick Larigakis. Requested contribu- February 18 events.” Nicos Andriotis, president of the Hellenic Cultural Center in Astoria, from other places, we could be tions: Individual $250, $500, $1,000 AHEPA goes Broadway for the Past directors of the Center in- has been a driving force for the Center since its founding 20 years ago. seen as an entity with a wider range or other. RSVP with enclosed form Hellenic Museum and Cultural clude Dr. Andreas Zachariou, fol- of national activities,” he said, by February 10, 2006. Make checks Center in Chicago, IL. The District lowed by James Yeannakopoulos, als offering their support and con- in cultural events of high quality, adding that the Center needs to es- payable to: John Sarbanes for #13 annual fundraiser is held at the Bishop Alexios (now Metropolitan tributions, and that's how we have and our duty is to offer various cul- tablish a foundation which can Congress-(202) 822-2139. Chicago Yacht Club, 400 E. Monroe of Atlanta), and Stamatis Gikas managed to survive, so far, but tural experiences that are associat- support it, as well as other cultural in Chicago. Food, wine and enter- (now executive director of the Hel- that's not enough. Some day, I'd ed with our Greek heritage and efforts across the country. February 11 tainment and show tunes. All in- lenic American Chamber of Com- like to see a Greek American busi- background.” With respect to the Center's A Valentine Taverna Dance to ben- cluded in $75 donation. Fundraiser merce). ness organization or individual Judging from the public's re- 20th anniversary, Bishop Vikentios efit the St. Demetrios Philoptochos with proceeds going to the museum. Among the festivities which come forward who is willing to sponse to recent events over the said he wanted to convey his grati- of Weston, MA is held at the St. For reservations call District Gover- took place at the Center on the oc- sponsor the Hellenic Cultural Cen- last five years, like the reschedul- tude for the work, participation Demetrios Church Hall, 57 Brown nor G. Pantazelos at (312) 960-9500. casion of its 20th anniversary cele- ter. We're working towards that ing of successful concerts and and dedication of those who were St. in Weston; 7:30-11:30 pm. Dona- bration were vespers at the Cen- goal, hoping that we may be suc- THEATRON's fourth consecutive instrumental to its success: “I want tion: $40 per person, including February 18 ter's chapel of Komas Aetolos on cessful one day.” theater production, the Bishop to thank the entire community, in- mezethakia. Live music by Makre- A “Kritiki Filoxenia” Annual Dance January 27; a reception for guests Asked about the Center's cur- said, “The Cultural Center needs cluding the Board of Trustees, the des Ensemble-Toni Toyias (617) is held at the Holy Trinity Commu- and members the same evening; a rent financial state, he said, “For to do more. It needs to function as people who cooperated to orga- 244-4442. nity Hall, 1641 Richomond Ave in theatrical lab on January 28, orga- now, I feel content concerning a bridge between Greece and the nize the festivities, and the tireless Staten Island, NY; at 7 pm. Tradi- nized by Loukas Skipitaris, direc- where we are and what we do. We United States, encouraging and voluntary contributions of the February 12 tional instruments “organa” from tor of THEATRON; a musical survive for the short-term. Could promoting the hosting of events Chapel's subcommittee, especially The Cathedral Fellowship's Movie Crete and superb foods and wines. concert, “Mousiko Sergiani (Musi- we do better? We most certainly from Greece. It would be nice if we Eleni Houseas and Voula Vatsik- Club hosts a screening of the 1999 cal Promenade),” organized by could,” adding that the Archdio- could attract artists, lecturers or ouras, without the valuable efforts film “The Simple Life of Noah February 11-25 Gregory Maninakis of Mikrokos- cese is now funding the secretary's shows, thus establishing an active of whom this event would have Dearborn” starring Sidney Poitier, The Hellenic Museum and Cultural mos Ensemble, also that night; on salary. communication with Greece.” never been materialized.” at the Cathedral Center, 337 East Center 801 W. Adams St. 4th Floor, January 29, a Classical Greek Mu- Mr. Andriotis also said the re- The Bishop maintains an opti- 74th Street in NYC; at 6:30 pm. The in Chicago, IL presents “The Erup- sic performance, featuring soprano cent publishing of a journal com- mistic attitude and a big-picture The Hellenic Cultural Center film centers on an elderly carpenter tion of Thera: Opening the Door to Katia Zallas-Rosati, soprano memorating the Center's 20th an- approach regarding the purpose of is looking forward to the grand whose craftsmanship and compas- Myth,” an exhibition on the prehis- Alexandra Skendrou, tenor Con- niversary of the Center has trig- the Center: “We shouldn't rely on- opening of THEATRON's “The sion shows that an uncomplicated toric city of Akrotiri on Thera/San- stantine Gajdjis and the choirs of gered some generous contribu- ly on musical programs and the- Miser,” Mr. Skipitaris' adapta- life may the best kind to live. Dis- torini in Greece, which was buried Saints Catherine & George tions. ater, though these are very impor- tion of a Greek comedy, “I'll Make cussion and ice cream follow. Dona- under volcanic ash in 1650 B.C. The Church in Astoria and Archdioce- Bishop Vikentios, who has been tant, but we should extend our You A Queen,” which will be run- tion $2, to help defray expenses- exhibition tells the story of that geo- san District Federation of Greek the Center's director for the last views to the importance of other ning on February 17-28 (TEL: Doyin Teriba, cathedralfellow@ logical cataclysm and the myths and Orthodox Church Musicians of eight years (pro bono), said he be- events and so incorporate art ex- 718-721-7610). The Hellenic Cul- hotmail.com or www.cathedralfel- stories told throughout the cen- Long Island; and the folk singing lieves the Hellenic community hibits, lectures, literary activities tural Center is located at 27-09 lowship.org or (212) 288 3215. turies, about Akrotiri, including the of the New York Choir of Themat- wants to maintain the Center. and more exposure to the world of Crescent Street on corner of New- Atlantis myth. Museum hours: ic Songs, under the direction of “Our community is interested letters.” town Avenue in Astoria, Queens. February 13 Tues.-Fri. 10am-4pm; Saturday Athanasia Filiou. The American Hellenic Institute 11am-4pm. Free to HMCC Mem- On February 4, the Archdiocese Business Network and the NY bers; $5 for non-Members. Special Education Department commem- Chapter of the AHI hold their fees may apply to programs. Group orated Greek Letters at the Cen- monthly Informal Networking Re- tours available with advance regis- ter, featuring the presentation of ception for members and guests at tration-(312) 655-1234 or www.hel- excellence awards to students of Avra Restaurant, 141 East 48th Str. lenicmuseum.org. Greek American schools in New (between Lexington and 3rd Ave.) York and a music program. With in Manhattan; 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Cash February 11-26 Archbishop Demetrios present, bar and complimentary hors Warehouse Theatre Galleries hosts the event took place in the Cen- d'ouervres RSVP by February 11- an exhibit of paintings by Mahy ter's cozy 200-seat auditorium. Andonis Neroulias at Dimitriou Polymeropoulos. Open- During the last 3-4 years, under [email protected]. More info on AHI ing Reception on February 10, 6:30 - the guidance of the Archbishop, activities and membership at ahi- 8:30 pm. Meet-the-artist reception who reappointed Mr. Andriotis as world.org. on February 12th, 4-6 pm. At 1017- the president of the Board of Trus- 7th Street, NW, Washington, DC- tees of the Hellenic Cultural Cen- February 16 (202) 783-3933. ter (after his absence during Arch- A Special Literary Memorial for au- bishop Spyridon's tenure), several thor Lucy Maroulleti is hosted at the February 11-May 6 new members have joined the Cephalos Society Cultural Center, The Alexander S. Onassis Public Board, which now consists of Mr. 20-43 Steinway Street (between 20th Benefit Foundation hosts “From Gajdjis, Photis Gerasopoulos, Ka- and 21st Ave.) in Astoria, NY; at 7 Byzantium to Modern Greece: Hel- tia Zallas-Rosati, Athena Krom- pm. Presented by the Greek Ameri- lenic Art in Adversity, 1453-1830,” midas, Stella Kokolis, Gregory cans Writers Association, AKTINA an exhibition of treasures from the Maninakis, Charles Productions and CYPRECO under Benaki Museum. At the Onassis Marangoudakis, Theodore the auspices of the Cyprus Con- Cultural Center, Olympic Tower, Moschokarfis, Athanasia Filiou sulate General in New York. Free 645 5th Ave. (entrance on 51st or and Mr. Skipitaris. Admission-(718) 545-1151. 52nd Str., between 5th and Madison The Cultural Center occasion- Avenues) in Manhattan. Mon-Sat. ally hosts special unscheduled per- February 15 10 am - 6 pm. Admission free-(212) formances, like the Greek Rail- The Cathedral Fellowship hosts a 486-8314 or www.onassisusa.org. roads Choir, a 45-member choir which once visited from Greece, and a musical and narrative tribute to the late Grigoris Bithikotsis, the famous Greek pop singer. The Center advertises its sched- On February 18 ule of events with the Greek Amer- ican media, and uses a large mail- don’t miss... ing list with roughly 2,500 names to inform the community of its activi- ties. FINANCIAL CONCERNS These days, however, its main Greek concern is financial. Aside from the support it receives from certain organizations, including the media, part of its income comes from the Weddings charge of a small admission fee to some performances, which only covers operational expenses. The Center is a not-for-profit organiza- 2006 tion under the auspices of the Archdiocese, which currently does not include funding for the Center it in its budget. “Our funding sources all go to- wards the Center's operations, but the putting staging of perfor- mances and all the other events To advertise call have substantial costs that our rev- 1 (718) 784-5255 ext. 101 enues can not always cover,” Mr. Andriotis said. Asked whether the Center or- ganizes fundraising activities to help cover its expenses, Mr. Andri- The National Herald otis replied, “No, but we have some organizations and individu- 4 PEOPLE THE NATIONAL HERALD, FEBRUARY 11, 2006 Fr. Nicholas Magoulias Retires from Hempstead Parish after 46 Years

By Demetris Tsakas Mrs. Velentzas was looking around standing service to our community. Special to The National Herald at the congregation which had gath- He is perhaps the only pastor who ered that day in record numbers to was ordained at the same church, NEW YORK - “We didn't have bid farewell to the community's pas- where he served for 46 years,” she this many people, not even during tor of almost 46 years, Rev. Ni- said, adding that emotions at the Li- Easter services this year,” said Irene cholas Magoulias, 75, who was offi- turgy and the honorary dinner Velentzas, a member of St. Paul's ciating his final Divine Liturgy ser- which followed were running high. Cathedral in Hempstead, Long Is- vice as pastor of the church. “We all kissed his right hand, land. “We were all there to express and some gave him presents,” Mrs. It was Sunday, January 29, and our love and gratitude for his long- Velentzas said. Stratos Demertzis, church can- tor and a professor of History at Hofstra University recalled meeting the priest 44 years ago, “on the first day I came from Greece. All these years, we have collaborated in an ideal manner, he as a pastor and I as a cantor. His case is unique in America. I don't think there is an- other case of a community where the pastor and head chanter have served together for half a century.” Mr. Demertzis said he will al- ways remember Father Magoulias as “a great man: cultured, simple and cordial. The large attendance at Father Nicholas Magoulias during his last Divine Liturgy as pastor of St. Paul’s Cathedral in Hempstead, his final service was a sign of how as the congregation applauds him. The Long Island community bid farewell to their longtime pastor on much he is loved by our community. January 29. The 75-year-old priest, himself the son of a priest, was appointed to the church in 1960 and Even though we're saying our offi- presided over thousands of baptisms, weddings and funerals. cial goodbye to him today, we don't expect him to uproot himself from in his eyes, adding that the physical the largest in Long Island. It's a Cross Greek Orthodox School of the community, to which he dedi- demands of the clergy were much blessed, dynamic community, in Theology in Brookline, Mas- cated his entire being.” more difficult now that he is more which God blessed me with presid- sachusetts and continued his post- Father Magoulias told the Na- advanced in years. ing over 3,000 baptisms, 3,000 wed- graduate studies at Wayne State tional Herald he felt very moved by “Time plays its own tricks. I can dings and 1,300 funeral services,” University in Detroit, Michigan. his parish's expressions of love and no longer take standing up for said the second generation Greek He has two sons: John, 38, a writ- gratitude. hours at a time,” said the 75-year- pastor, who strongly advocates the er, and Catherine, 36, a teacher in “This was the most moving day old priest about his decision to with- preservation of Hellenic culture the New Hyde Park Public School of my life. How can I not be moved draw from active service in the and Orthodox Christianity in Amer- system. when I look around me and see the priesthood. ica. “My family and the community PHOTOS: TNH/COSTAS BEJ children I christened upon my first Father Magoulias was appointed Father Magoulias was the sec- of St. Paul are the most valuable, Father Nicholas Magoulias, longtime pastor of St. Paul’s Cathedral in days here; then married inside this to the St. Paul's Cathedral on April ond-born son of the late Rev. Ioan- most precious things in my life,” Hempstead, with members of his congregation during his last Divine same church; and then christened 1, 1960, three months after his mar- nis Efstratios Magoulias and Father Magoulias said. Liturgy at the church as its pastor. Father Magoulias concluded al- their children? How can I not me riage to Marilyn Kondas of Chest- Presvytera Constantina Magoulias. And what will he do with his free most 46 years of service at the Long Island parish on Sunday, January moved when our honored elderly nut Hill, Massachusetts. He was or- He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, time? “I will travel,” he said. “I pray 29. Christopher Andreou and his children Andrew and Christina are and retirees kissed my right hand dained on May 1 of the same year. where he spent his early years. that God will let me celebrate pictured on the right. goodbye,” he said, tears welling up “The Hempstead community is He graduated from the Holy Easter in Greece or Cyprus.”

Vouyoukas Driving SLU to Success Greek American Physician Among the First To Test Inhaled Insulin in Clinical Trials By Tom Timmermann St. Louis Post-Dispatch Continued from page 1 “A diabetic pays $1-1.50 per day tients with respiratory problems or ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Universi- for insulin injections. Inhaled in- chronic smokers. Tests have al- ty Billikens Center Ian Vouyoukas “Even though the technology of sulin will raise costs to $4-5 a day, ready shown that the drug may has gone from a guy who averaged thin short needles and sleep in- which amounts to about $120-150 have negative effects on lung func- 6.9 points and 5.4 rebounds per sulin pen devices has made things a month,” he said. tion, even on people without lung game last season into one of the top easier, some diabetics are still not FDA APPROVED, BUT problems. big men in the Atlantic 10 this sea- adequately controlled. With this SOME CAUTION NEEDED “We don't know how this drug son, doubling his scoring average new device, many diabetics will The device was released in could affect the lungs over long and bringing his rebound average now be encouraged to take in- Europe just last week, he said, and periods of time,” he said. “Some up around eight per game. sulin,” Dr. Mezitis told the Na- was approved by the American studies show that the lungs may be "Vouyoukas is a heck of a bas- tional Herald in an exclusive inter- Food and Drug Administration affected with long-term use even ketball player," Massachusetts view. two weeks ago. in people who have proper lung Coach Travis Ford said after Vouy- “People react differently when Many pharmaceutical compa- function. People who have asthma oukas had 18 points and seven re- they hear that they can take some- nies are now racing to catch up or emphysema should not take it, bounds in SLU's win over the Min- thing orally, versus when they with Pfizer in what seems likely to at all, and anyone who does take it utemen. "We've got some good big know it's going to be by injection. become an intense marketing bat- should check their lung function men, and he totally outplayed our Many people don't control their tle. every six months.” big men tonight." Vouyoukas, who blood sugar, and start injections Many experts have publicly ex- is from Athens, hopes to eventually only when it has risen consider- pressed their disagreement with play professionally in Europe. ably, and has already caused seri- the FDA's approval of Exubera on Q: Is there good Greek food in ous problems, like blindness, kid- the basis that pulmonary risks St. Louis? AP PHOTOS/BILL BOYCE ney failure, heart problems and have not been ruled out complete- A: "Yes. There are a couple of Saint Louis University’s Ian Vouyoukas of Greece driving past strokes,” he said. ly. restaurants I go to every now and Xaviers’ Will Caudle in the first half of an NCAA college basketball The device will appeal to pa- But Pfizer has expressed opti- then when I miss home and want game in St. Louis last Sunday, February 5. Vouyoukas scored 14 points tients with Types 1 and 2 diabetes, mism about the device, and Dr. some Greek food. It's as close as in his team’s 61-47 win. he said. “Type 1 diabetics are Mezitis said projections show that you can get. You can't say it's as those who don't have any trace of the drug will be a blockbuster. good as Greek food (from Greece), me. I don't mind it." of my body more and take care of insulin in their system, and Type 2 “Worldwide Exubera sales are but it tastes really good when Q: You spent the summer play- whatever small issues I have - rest, are those who have some insulin, expected to reach $2 billion annu- you're over here." ing with the Greek junior national trying to get to sleep early, trying to which doesn't work very well, or ally by 2010, of which $1 billion Q: Are there any similarities be- team in various tournaments, in- ice down after every practice, they don't have enough. Among will be made in the United States,” tween St. Louis and Athens? cluding the world championships, stretch, stuff like that." these patients are obese people he said. A: "Not really, no. (Chuckles) I and went right from that to the Q: Did all the games last sum- who belong to older age groups. Last week, the Los Angeles don't think so. Athens is a city like school year here. You've played mer prepare you for the physical Inhaled insulin comes in the Times reported that, although in- New York, that style of city. It's about 60 games. How is your body games you've seen this season? form of dry powder inside a device surance companies have not yet very densely populated, and the holding up? A: "I think it was good prepara- with a trigger which, upon being said whether they will cover the pace of life is a lot faster than it is A: "I've been going since June of tion because you play against top squeezed, disperses the insulin as drug, many are likely to do so be- over here. Here, it's a more relaxed last year. I am starting to tire a little competition - the best players in the a cloud into a chamber above, cause uncontrolled diabetes can environment, and that's fine with bit, which means I have to take care world in our age group - so it was through which the patient inhales lead to more costly health prob- definitely a challenge. Even though it, Dr. Mezitis explained, adding lems. I didn't have the break I wanted, it that there are clear benefits to us- Clinical trials for Exubera have was good for me overall. I wouldn't ing it. been performed on 2,500 Type-1 change it. Just the experience of go- Exubera is manufactured by and Type-2 diabetes patients in ing to Argentina and Russia was Pfizer, the largest pharmaceutical the U.S., Dr. Mezitis said. Dia- worth it. It wasn't as physical as it is company in the world. Exubera is betes is the fourth leading cause of here. It was more based on skill, ba- expected to reach pharmacies this death in the world. sically. There wasn't much pushing summer. Nektar Therapeutics Dr. Mezitis was among the first and shoving." manufactures its eyeglass-size de- medical scientists to participate in Q: One of the realities of air vice. Insulin was first introduced in clinical trials for inhaled insulin, travel today is that there are small- the market as a patented drug in Dr. Spyros Mezitis which were held at the Cornell- er planes flying out of St. Louis. the 1920's. Columbia Medical Center. The You're six-foot-ten. How rough is it The new innovation will apply Dr. Mezitis, who has spoken Greek American physician will for you to sit on small airplanes? to those diabetics who are taking about the breakthrough on CBS lecture on the issue in Athens this A: "We usually fly short dis- both short- and long-acting in- and CNN, and to The New York coming July at the World Biomed- tances with two seats and one seat sulin, he said, and 5 million diabet- Times, told the Herald that next ical Congress of Physicians of Hel- (on each side of the aisle). That can ics in America who take insulin, summer, smaller inhaled insulin lenic Heritage, the dates of which be difficult. You get off the plane usually take both long-acting in- devices with Exubera are expected were expected to be finalized and your back hurts - and your sulin, which stays longer in the to hit the market. shortly, as this edition was going to knees hurt. Everything aches. I've blood, as well as short-acting, The new device dies have its press. been lucky, so far. Either I get an which leaves one's system quickly. disadvantages, however. Dr. Mezi- emergency exit, or I'm able to Inhaled insulin is short-acting, he tis cautioned that inhaled insulin Zoe Tsine contributed to this switch with someone in the plane. said, “so patients will be able to should not be prescribed to pa- story. What makes me angry is when you take it immediately before meals see someone who's 5-foot-5 in the when their blood sugar level goes emergency exit row. I've started up.” reading on planes because time But sugar enters the blood book Ø worm. - noun goes by quicker. On trans-Atlantic throughout the day, he added, “so 1. One who spends much time reading or studying. flights, the movies help. That's some diabetics will still need to in- 2. Any of various insects, especially booklice and silverfish, that about it." ject the long-acting insulin.” infest books and feed on the paste in the bindings. Inhaled insulin research had Source: The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition The St. Louis Post-Dispatch been conducted for ten years, the Saint Louis University Billikens Center Ian Vouyoukas (15), from published the above on January last five of which were clinical tri- The National Herald Bookstore Greece, going for a basket against Xavier’s Will Caudle during the sec- 29. The original headline is, als, according to Dr. Mezitis. (718) 784-5255 ond half of their basketball game in St. Louis last Sunday. Vouyoukas “FIVE QUESTIONS with Ian Its cost will be three times as [email protected] has been instrumental to the Billikens’ success this season. Vouyoukas.” high as the cost of injected insulin. THE NATIONAL HERALD, FEBRUARY 11, 2006 FEATURE 5 Marlon Brando and Ragip Zarakolu: Two Kindred Spirits

By Sofia Kontogeorge Kostos runs.” the confiscation and banning of his spent years in courts and in pris- Special to The National Herald At that time, most Americans books. Collectively, he and his late ons, I can not say I was surprised were unaware that Mr. Brando wife were imprisoned for five to be put on trial. I understand The eyes and the ears of the In- and other prominent actors had years. Now, Mr. Zarakolu is again why friends smile and say that I am ternational community have been been actively supporting Indian facing the possibility of yet anoth- at last 'a real Turkish writer.' But focused on Orhan Pamuk, the treaty rights since 1963. The Unit- er brutal imprisonment for having when I uttered the words that high-profile Turkish author who, ed States Government had broken published, in Turkish, an illumi- landed me in trouble, I was not until January 23, was facing im- 400 treaties made with the original nating book by Dr. Dora Sakayan seeking that kind of honor (The prisonment for having committed inhabitants of the North American about her grandfather's journal, New Yorker, December 19, 2005 - the sin of “insulting Turkishness.” continent. Through Mr. Brando's “Garabed Hatcherian: My Smyrna translated from the Turkish by We can rejoice that world opin- and other actors' persistence, a Ordeal in 1922,” which has also Maureen Freely).” ion compelled a positive outcome blot on U.S. history was lifted from On February 15, once and for in the case of Mr. Pamuk. the film industry. From that day all, the truth demands that Mr. But we must now focus on on, the film industry no longer Postponements are Zarakolu be cleared of any Ragip Zarakolu, and not lose sight portrays Native Americans as the the norm in Turkey charges and set free. of this prominent Turkish publish- “bad guys” in movies. Did Mr. for such trials er and writer, whose sixth trial has Brando's behavior “insult Ameri- [ ] Sofia Kontogeorge Kostos is a been postponed to February 15. can-ness?” Of course not. researcher and contributor of Postponements are the norm in Up to now, the Turkish been translated into eight other archival news reports, “Before Turkey for such trials, the hearings Government continues to be languages. the Silence (www.umd.umich.edu for which typically take place over mired in revisionist and oppressive In his defense speech during his /dept/armenian/bts),” hosted by a period many months, and some- policies towards Kurds, Armeni- fifth court hearing, Mr. Zarakolu the University of Michigan's Ar- times years, causing immense ans, Assyrians and Greeks. Turks stated, “… the accusation that the menian Studies Department emotional and financial strain for like Mr. Zarakolu, and more than book insults Turkish national (www.umd.umich.edu/dept/arme- those involved. Even if the defen- 100 other writers and artists, are character or the Turkish army is nian/bts). She has compiled per- dants are acquitted of charges, the still trying to break through totally unfair. All these events re- tinent information for her web- long drawn out process is a form of Turkey's falsification of its history ally happened. Banning things will site, Voices of Truth - The Forgot- tyranny. Protracted trials serve to pertaining to Asia Minor's original not change anything.” ten Genocides of the 20th Centu- thwart others from emulating inhabitants. In the words of Orhan Pamuk, ry (www.hellenic-genocide.com them. Ragip Zarakolu has been a hu- who was just acquitted of “insult- /voices-of-truth). Thirteen of her When charges speak of “insult- man rights activist and publisher ing Turkishness” charges, “Living poems are included in the newly ing Turkishness,” we wonder what for 30 years. He courageously in- as I do in a country that honors its published anthology, “The For- it is that makes “Turkishness” Turkish publisher Ragip Zarakolu continues to be persecuted by sists on bringing freedom of ex- pashas, saints and policemen at ev- gotten Genocides of the 20th Cen- more valued than, say, “French- Turkish authorities for publishing books about Turkey’s ethnic pression to his own people, despite ery opportunity, but refuses to tury (www.amazon.com/gp/prod- ness,” “Greekness” or “Swedish- cleansing policies and practices. the firebombing of his presses, and honor its writers until they have uct/1903656532). ness.” To those of us observing Turkey's accusations against its academics, publishers, writers and artists, we can't help but wonder why Turkey is still caught in the RAGIP ZARAKOLU's DEFENSE SPEECH - 9/21/05 time warp from the famous film, “Midnight Express.” Below is the text of Ragip Zarakolu's mane ground, even at a minimum level. insults Turkish national character or the would ask him to read the book more care- On the evening of the 1973 defense speech at his hearing on Septem- One of the best ways to prevent new civil Turkish army is totally unfair. All these fully. Insult and gathering information are Academy Awards, when Marlon ber 21, 2005 concerning the book, “Experi- and other wars is to extend a culture of events really happened. Banning things will two very different notions, yet can be con- Brando's name was called out for ences of an Armenian Doctor, Garabet peace, allowing the lessons of previous wars not change anything. fused sometimes, as this case is an example Best Actor for his role in “The Hacerian's Izmir Diary,” by Dora Sakayan: to be learned. And that goes for all sides. Moreover, the person who is the most of this confusion. Godfather,” he was nowhere to be Honorable Members of the Court, I be- Talking about past sufferings, sharing responsible for the tragedy that took place As publishers, we were tried with a simi- found. After a considerable lieve that, by publishing Dora Sakayan's pain, helps people to express their feeling in Izmir is Sakally Nurettin Pasha, who led lar charge for publishing a novel on the amount of twitching and bustling grandfather's diary, which gives an eyewit- of pain and eventually transcend hostilities a mob to lynch the Ortodox Metropolitan same issue 23 years ago in 1982, at the Mar- among the audience, a Native ness account on the last days of Greek- and understand one another. This brings of Izmir. He declared himself the con- tial Law Court in Istanbul. It was about a American woman appeared on the Turkish war in the city of Izmir, I helped an unity and peace. queror of Izmir and tried to profit from it novel by Dido Sotiriyu, “Give My Regards stage. The audience and the televi- aspect of a historical event to be brought to Garabet Haceryan was a loyal citizen of politically. The same person was investigat- to Anatolia.” The book had won the Abdi sion viewers were stunned, not light. Dora Sakayan is a professor at McGill his country. Despite all tragic events, he ed by the Turkish Parliament for his cruel- Ypekci Turkish-Greek Friendship Award. knowing what to make of the University in Montreal, Canada. I was as- served in Ottoman army and was dis- ties during the Kocgiri and Pontos events of We were acquitted under the circum- young attractive woman wearing a tonished that a case was opened against this charged in 1918. He chose to live in Izmir. 1921, and his Central Army was dispersed. stances of the September 12 coup. We took plain beaded doeskin dress. book, and that the Ministry of Justice ap- He did not panic at the recapturing of the Ismet Pahsa expressed his disgust at the our books back. Later on, the Commander- The woman, Sacheen Little- proved it. city by the Turkish army. He thought that lynching of journalist Ali Kemal, who op- ship of Land Forces bought 160 copies of feather, was holding a piece of pa- All wars are bad, since they devalue hu- his medals and documents would help him. posed the liberation war by Nurettin Pahsa that book. Even under the extraordinary per in her hand. It was a speech man life and dignity. And the biggest vic- But he faced the tragic events, as told in the in Yzmit in 1922. Ismet Pasha thought he conditions of that time, there were many which Mr. Brando prepared for tims of all wars are civilians - the women, book. should have been tried instead. military judges who tried to be loyal to jus- her to read on his behalf. We were the elderly and the children. The main rea- We owe him an apology. Publishing this This indictment is utterly unfair. tice and were exiled as a result. hearing that Mr. Brando was re- son for war legislation and the Geneva War book can be counted as part of that apolo- Dr. Haceryan talks about the atrocities I am asking the court to withdraw the ac- fusing the coveted Oscar because convention is to try to make sure that an in- gy. of the Greek army, too, as they retreated. cusation about me, which I believe totally of “the treatment of American In- human event such as war is directed to a hu- Therefore, the accusation that the book The prosecutor claims the opposite. I unjust. dians today by the film industry and on television in movie re- Yannis Phokas: The Legend and Lore of Juan de Fuca

Continued from page 1 nothing less than the very throat of tion: For Greek writers, it is very old Lord Treasurer Cecill, and to at Venice.” Lok reports that on 20 October the fabled Straits of Anian. Locat- much a question of the role of indi- Sir Walter Scott, and to Master Yet the exchanges between Lok 1598, he received a letter from De Columbia, and the Olympic Penin- ing such a passage would mean vidual Greeks on the stage of world Richard Hakluyt, that famous cos- and De Fuca did not end there. A Fuca in the Greek language. In sula, Washington to Haro Strait, eliminating 6,000 miles from voy- history. It is safe to say that the only mographer, certifying them thereof long running correspondence en- June of 1602, six years after first San Juan Channel, Rosario Strait, ages between northwestern Europe mariners who have had more writ- by my Letters. And on behalf of the sued between the two men while speaking with the old Greek at a and Puget Sound. Its Pacific Ocean and the Far East. Without having to ten about their Greek origins than said Greek pilot, I prayed them to Lok searched for the necessary Venice café, Lok was at Zante boundary is formed by a line be- travel around Cape Horn, Colonial Juan De Fuca are Odysseus and disburse one hundred pounds of funds to underwrite the voyage. Lok (Zakynthos) ready to return to tween Cape Flattery and Tatoosh administrators from Europe could Christopher Columbus. money, to bring him into England wrote to De Fuca relating the initial England. He wrote to De Fuca Island, Washington and Carmanah more quickly and efficiently exploit saying he wanted the Greek to ac- Point (Vancouver Island), British the vast riches of the New World. company him to England. The Columbia. Its northern boundary CAFÉ CONVERSATIONS Englishman received no reply. follows the shoreline of Vancouver It all started in April 1596 with After making inquires, Lok Island to Gonzales Point, then fol- no more than two lengthy conversa- learned that the Greek pilot had lows a continuous line east to Se- tions at an outdoor café. John Dou- died. Dismayed, Lok returned to abird Point (Discovery Island), Bri- glas, a known English mariner of Great Britain resolved that the in- tish Columbia; Cattle Point (San the day, chanced upon an old formation De Fuca had given him Juan Island), Washington; Iceberg friend, Michael Lok. Knowing would not be lost to history. It is Point (Lopez Island); Point Colville Lok's keen interest in geographical- then that Lok wrote out his full ac- (Lopez Island); and then over ly discoveries, Douglas recom- count of meeting the Greek Rosario Head (Fidalgo Island). The mended that Lok speak with some- mariner and subsequent events. eastern boundary is a continuous one. In an open-air plaza in Venice, In 1604, Lok published De Fu- line extending south from Rosario Douglas introduced Lok to a re- ca's account in London under the Head along Whidbey Island to tired Greek navigator. Lok spoke at title, “Relación del Viaje de Juan Point Partridge, and south to Point length with the old Greek pilot, De Fuca y Descubrimiento del Wilson (Quimper Peninsula). The eventually recording the substance Estrecho de Anian.” Lok's en- Olympic Peninsula of the State of of the conversation in writing. counter with the Old Pilot was Washington forms the southern In 1592, Juan De Fuca (1536- widely circulated, and eventually boundary of the strait 1602), sailing under the Spanish flag was included in the third volume (www.wikipedia.com).” as a pilot, claimed to have discov- of Samuel Purchas' classic of the This Strait was named in 1788 by ered the 19-mile wide neck of water period on geographic discoveries, the English Captain John Meares of separating Vancouver Island from “Hakluytus Posthumus or Purchas the ship Felice after none other Washington between 47° and 48° His Pilgrimes Contayning a Histo- than Juan de Fuca, the Greek sailor latitude. De Fuca described that, at ry of the World in Sea Voyages who first claimed to have discov- the “entrance of this said Strait, and Lande Travells by Englishmen ered the fabled Straits of Anian. there is on the northwest coast and Others in 1625.” For English- Since the published writings of thereof a great headland or island men such as Lok, Lord Treasurer Marco Polo, Europeans had with an exceeding high pinnacle or Cecill, Sir Walter Scott or Richard searched for the fabled “Anian.” spired rock, like a pillar there- Hakluyt, finding the Strait of Ani- Anian - or the Strait of Anian as it upon.” The expedition entered the an would place them on an equal was also called - was said to be the strait and sailed on it for more than footing with their chief trade ri- water passageway which connected 20 days. The Greek pilot asserted A computer-generated image of the Straits of Juan de Fuca in the Pacific Northwest, as it would appear vals, Spain and Portugal. the Pacific Ocean with the Atlantic that the land tended north/north- from the Earth’s upper atmosphere. The Straits were named after a Greek navigator from the late 16th De Fuca's claims of discovery Ocean through the Arctic east. De Fuca and company even Century (Yiannis Phokas) who had assumed a Spanish name, and were initially thought to be the fabled wa- proved to be the number-one geo- archipelago of Canada. Aptly went onshore, where the Greek re- terway connecting the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. graphical puzzle of what is now enough, 'anian' is a Classical Greek ported seeing people “clad in beast called the Age of Discovery. And word which means upward or mov- skins… and the land very fruitful.” In De Fuca's case, however, the with myself, for that my own purse response from England, but his account soon became “one of ing towards the north. The Spanish The significance of this discovery mystery, as we shall see, has been would not stretch so wide at that pledged his continued interest in the greatest discussions in the histo- called this hypothetical route the is that De Fuca asserted this strait solved. time. And I had answer hereof by mounting a voyage to firmly estab- ry of naval explorations (www.van- Strait of Anian, while the English was literally the northern waterway MOUNTING AN EXPEDITION friends that this action was very well lish the precise location of the couver.grconsulate).” It took anoth- came to refer to it as the Northwest which connected the Atlantic and While a number of historians liked and greatly desired in England Northwest Passage. De Fuca er 300 years to prove the old Greek Passage. While all this may sound Pacific Oceans. De Fuca was de- were to doubt the total accuracy of to be effected. But the money was replied on 24 September 1596, say- pilot was not only correct, but that far-fetched to us from our vantage lighted, since he hoped “to be re- the Old Greek Pilot's account, Lok not ready, and therefore this action ing he was more than willing to he even existed. point in history, it was far from an warded greatly by the Viceroy.” was an acknowledged master navi- died at that time, though the said serve as pilot. Lok wrote the old idle myth to Europeans in the The long-running debate over gator. And so impressed was Lok Greek pilot perchance liveth still Greek several more times. On 28 The above is first of two parts. 1500's. whether De Fuca actually first that, “upon this conference I had this day at home in his own country May 1597, De Fuca wrote Lok, Part II will be published in next For nearly 200 years, the Straits found the Straits, now named after twice with the said Greek pilot, I did in Cefalonia, towards the which once again stating that he was will- week's edition. Readers who wish old Juan De Fuca claimed to have him, is more than an attempt to re- write thereof accordingly into Eng- place he went from me within a fort- ing to go to England to take part in to contact Mr. Frangos may e-mail first discovered were thought to be solve a longstanding historical ques- land unto the right honorable, the night after this conference we had this voyage of discovery. him at [email protected]. 6 ARTS&LETTERS THE NATIONAL HERALD, FEBRUARY 11, 2006 Greek Art of the 1970's: A Search for New Directions

By Vicki Politis overtones, if not outright criticism. such as Vlassis Caniaris who incor- ety that had been created in the Special to The National Herald Focusing on the years 1969-81, porated barbed wire and red paper postwar world, artists such as Yan- the exhibition “The Years of Defi- carnations, a symbol of the left nis Gaitis, whose paintings of uni- The 1970's, a period of social un- ance: The Art of the '70's in worldwide at the time, or in the dar- form figures in striped suits and rest and political crises, are the sub- Greece” is important because it in- ing works by Maria Karavelas who bowler hats symbolized the anony- ject of a major art exhibition cur- vestigates the traditional modes of created the first staged “environ- mous mass of humanity, comment- rently on view at the Museum of artistic expression and the develop- ments” at the Athens Hilton ed on the alienation and insignifi- Contemporary Art, which is tem- ment of a new artistic language were Gallery. In enclosed spaces, the cance of the individual in a mecha- porarily housed at the Athens Con- challenged at the time. More than artist placed human figures whose nized society. cert Hall until its permanent home 50 artists are featured in the show, cries for help were scrawled in red Parallel to their engagement in is completed. some of whom lived in Greece in the paint on the walls. Yannis Pshycho- the world around them, artists ex- The 1970's were the era of the 1970's, while others, such as Stephen pedis recorded the realities of the pressed their rejection of traditional Vietnam War, student uprisings, the Antonakos, Loucas Samaras, Yan- day in black and white images taken forms of art by shifting their interest 1967-74 military dictatorship in nis Kounellis and Takis established from newspaper photographs and from the art object as a commodity Greece and the Turkish invasion of their reputations in the United transposed in oil paint onto canvas. to the process of production. In re- Cyprus. Consumerism-based mass States or in Western Europe. Artists found many ways of commu- nouncing the art object as just an- culture was established at that time The reason why the exhibition nicating their coded politicized mes- other product, they turned to other and along with it, new technologies opens in 1969 is readily explained by sages to their public in order to get creative forms, such as installations, and communication networks were its curator, art historian Bia Pa- around the censors. body art, video art and perfor- expanding. It is impossible to un- padopoulou, in an insightful cata- At this time also, a group was mances. There seemed to be no lim- derstand the art of this period with- logue essay. This was the year in formed called the “New Greek its to innovative manners of expres- out taking into consideration the which Greek artists began to show Realists.” Although short-lived sion, from the well-known installa- critical political and social events their work in galleries again, she ar- (1971-74), it was the first example of tions of human effigies charged with that were shaping the world. gues, after a two-year hiatus in collective action in Greek art. The political and social innuendos by Although changes in art had al- protest of the colonels that had as- five young artists who participated Vlassis Canairis to the happenings ready begun to emerge during the sumed power in 1967. As for the ex- in this group dispensed with their of Stathis Logothetis and the perfor- 1960s, the succeeding decade ush- hibition's closing date, it coincides names in support of the idea of col- mance art of Demetris Alithinos. ered in a period in which the role of with the exhibition “Environment- lectivity and produced a “militant” But new materials were also be- the artist and the meaning of cre- Action: Trends in Greek Art To- art that clashed with the prevailing ing exploited. In 1971, a group show ative act were re-appraised, while day” which ran at the Zappeion Hall artistic trends of the time. They criti- entitled “Plastics in Art” was held at the relationship of the viewer to art- in Athens, a major venue for con- cized the role of the mass media and the Hellenic American Union in work was challenged in new ways. temporary art at the time. the appearance of new social struc- collaboration with the plastics man- Many of the works that were created The political and social climate tures. ufacturing company APCO and an at this time also bore strong political of the 1970's is explored by artists Critical of the consumerist soci- exhibition entitled “Computer Art” was presented at the Goethe Insti- tute, where computer generated works were shown in Greece for the first time. Neon light was another material that was used by such inno- Yannis Gaitis' “Exhibition and Viewers (1973-74)” captures the alien- vative artists as Stephen Antonakos ation and de-humanization of the individual in contemporary society. and Chryssa, both of whom worked in New York, and Yannis Bouteas al, compositions. Similarly, Niki phanes were forbidden and the mu- from Greece. Kanaginis created interactive silk sic of Theodorakis could not be As the expressive product and screens by copying down slogans played, the Goethe Institute played the act of creation changed, so did from the May '68 student movement an active role in exhibiting the the role of the viewer. Public inter- and leaving blank spaces for viewers avant-garde efforts of young Greeks action became an integral aspect of to jot down their own messages. and held exciting exhibitions. It also the “new” art that was evolving. But this art scene cannot be fully made it possible for many young Artists such as Constantine Xenakis appreciated without the awareness Greeks to study in Germany by of- and Takis drew their viewers into of the galleries that opened at this fering scholarships. Many of these their works. Xenakis' electrically- time and their pioneering efforts at young artists were later to earn in- powered kinetic light constructions, introducing these “new” art forms ternational recognition and fame. which were enclosed in dark spaces, to a conservative public. Aside from By presenting artists who played came with a user manual for viewers such far-seeing galleries as the an important role in the transforma- who were asked to intervene in the Athens Hilton Gallery, the Ora Cul- tion of the Greek art scene during work by placing multicolored sym- tural Center, Astor, Desmos and the 1970's, artists who questioned bols on the works to create personal Zoumboulakis, there was also the traditional forms of art and brought visual compositions. Experimenting Goethe Institute -which had opened about not only a revolution in the with electro-magnetic fields, Takis its doors in postwar Athens in 1952- ways art was created but also in the invited viewers to activate magnetic which served as a “cultural oasis” for ways by which we perceive the cre- fields by stepping on a pedal and Greek artists, especially when oper- ative process, this remarkable exhi- throwing nails at metal surfaces. ating under director Johannes Weis- bition succeeds in documenting one Demetris Perdikidis' “Composition” (1974)” comments on the denial of freedom under the military dicta- These physical gestures resulted in sert. During the years of the dicta- of the most important periods in the torship in Greece during 1967-74. the creation of new, albeit ephemer- torship, when the plays of Aristo- history of contemporary Greek art. BOOK REVIEW: Watching the Community Evolve in Chicago Diner

By Demetrios Liappas their daughters away because, as surrealist would love to have creat- and built diners, houses and the in- Special to The National Herald Constant puts it, “it was easier ed him. But it is Mama, the moth- frastructure for prosperous new than selling the (family's) horse or er, who is the central character, lives. In the end, theirs was a suc- donkey.” and who dominates this marvelous cess story. They lived to see their “Austin Lunch: Greek American Sixty years later, her mother story, and it is her voice we hear children and grandchildren reach Recollections,” by Constance M. reminisced about the pain of her throughout the book. From the the highest positions in American Constant (Cosmos Publishing, Fe- experience: “My father was getting opening paragraph, with an em- business, professions and politics. bruary 2005), available through rid of his children… he was giving phatic “Never. Ever. Period,” she It is a success story worth remem- www.amazon.com. his daughters away, one by one, virtually jumps off the page, a fully bering. and two by two… and we didn't do formed character. “Based on a re- Sixty years later, Mama, who In the 1980's, a dusty, burlap anything bad, nothing wrong… I al incident” is a phrase used to be- once couldn't find anything to like sack retrieved from a dilapidated think about it and cry and throw stow authenticity to fictional char- in America, was proud to say, house in Piali, a hamlet built on up.” It is a not a recollection filled acters. Constant's characters are “God bless America. Even if, once top of ancient Tegea near Tripolis, with bitterness and self-pity, but real not because they are her fami- upon a time, I had to work almost contained a treasure trove for with compassion and understand- ly, but because, by using all the de- like a slave at the Austin Lunch… Constance M. Constant. Filled ing of the existing socioeconomic vices of fiction, she has masterfully It's a good thing for you and me with old, yellowing and forgotten conditions everywhere at the turn sketched them for us in her almost and all of us I got stuck here. I love letters mailed from Chicago from of the 20th Century in Greece. The 450-page book, in a style which my Tegea, but I love my Chicago, the early 1920's to the late 1950's, descriptions of their travails on El- displays considerable literary so- too.” This is a book which enriches they triggered an astonishing jour- lis Island are familiar, yet deeply phistication. the literature of the immigrant ex- ney down memory lane for the au- moving: “There we were coming, The cultural shock for the new- perience. If it's true that people thor of the recently published to America, like animals. Just like ly arrived immigrants was horren- live as long as we remember them, “Austin Lunch: Greek American sheep in back of an open truck.” dous. Although surrounded by lots then, thanks to Constant's book, Recollections.” Inside the Austin Lunch, we of sisters, nieces and nephews, her family will live in the collective With dreams of an easier life witness the changes which were Mama did not hesitate to declare, memory of the new Greek Diaspo- and riches in America, Apostolos, taking place in the country: the almost immediately, that “I feel ra. Constant's father, left his village of end of the Hoover era, the rise of real strong inside myself that I If memoirs, like newspapers, Mercovouni, also near Tegea, in Roosevelt, Prohibition, the Mob don't like America.” That state- are the first draft of history, then 1907 as a 13-year-old boy carrying and then the Depression. “Nobody ment is a testament to every immi- historians and sociologists, the all his possessions in a cardboard got real excited about it because it grant's initial feelings about this Saloutoses and the Moskoses of suitcase. His father had to borrow doesn't come all of a sudden, like a country. the future, I am sure, would be money for the steerage. Once in heart attack. It came like… a damn “By 1910,” we are told, “75 per- grateful for the book Connie Con- Chicago, Apostolos had to work arthritis.” And Mama decides to cent of Chicago's population was stant has given them. It will be hard - first as a shoeshine boy, do the unthinkable: In order to made up of first-generation immi- books like Austin Lunch which will then as a waiter, and finally as the save the restaurant, she goes to grants and their children.” The serve as the sources for their stud- proud owner of the diner, Austin work - at a time when women were year 1921, when Vasiliki Krilis ar- ies of the immigrant experience; Lunch, where he worked a mere supposed to stay at home and take rived, was also the year the Hard- what the immigrants brought with 18 hours a day, seven days a week. care of the children and “keep a ing Administration signed the them, and what they gave to their The saga of Constant's mother clean house… (otherwise), what Quota Act, which restricted the new country. Constant takes her began in 1921, when she embarked will people say?” Cover to Constance M. Constant’s book, a highly recommended read number of immigrants entering place next to Theano Margari and on a ship bound for America, The book could have profited which is available through amazon.com. the United States. Many in Harry Mark Petrakis in Chicago, where her older sisters had settled from some judicious editing and Congress believed that too many and Helen Papanikolas in Utah, and had established families in tightening up in some sections. fully in confined spaces. It also elo- envy. It is a recollection in con- immigrants, especially from south- among others, in eloquently Chicago. At the age of 18, Vasiliki But these are minor quibbles for a quently captures the times when, trolled prose which, in places, at- ern Europe, were a “threat to the chronicling the history of her fami- Krilis and her younger sister took book which rewards the reader as a child in the midst of great de- tains arresting beauty and elo- fabric of our race,” and would ruin ly in the first half of the last centu- the boat from the port of Patras. It with suspense, surprises, elation, privations, buying an ice cream quence. the economy. ry - the story of pioneers who was filled with unmarried Greek insightful observations, colorful cone was a treat worth cherishing In addition to the members of But the immigrants kept com- formed the foundation of the girls from Constantinople and Pi- characters and moving scenes, and and remembering. the large, extended family, we ing, and somehow, both the nation Greek Diaspora in Chicago and, raeus, all hoping for marriages at the same time manages to con- ARRESTING BEAUTY meet colorful characters who gain and the economy survived. When by extension, of the Diaspora which didn't require dowries. vey a huge amount of information. It is a tale deeply felt, with our sympathy through the courage the immigrants realized that throughout the United States. Eventually, most of the females of Studded with memorable char- much love and admiration for the they display, and who remain in- streets in the new country were not It is a bravura accomplishment, the large Krilis family made it to acters, both in Chicago and people who endured so much and delibly etched in the mind long af- paved with gold, they rolled up dazzling in its architectural con- Chicago, “all because of the damn Greece, and vividly rendered with never lost faith in themselves, or in ter the reader closes the book. their sleeves and worked twice as ception and execution. All in all, a dowries my Papa couldn't pay.” It richly detailed and loving brush the dream for a better life - a The story of Uncle Al and his hard as they had worked in the old great read. was a situation common in Greece strokes, the book resurrects the dream which replenished their re- love for Hazel, for example, could country - just to survive. And sur- during the first half of the 20th sounds and smells of Chicago's solve. It is a story full of color and easily become the subject of a vive they did. Stoic, strong and Dr. Liappas Director of the Century. Unable to feed a large West Side, where “green grass had complex shades, narrated with en- study with cultural and psychologi- stubborn, fiercely proud of the Basil P. Caloyeras Center for family, let alone provide the dowry become a forgotten species,” and ergy, gusto and accuracy - where a cal dimensions. The character of “ancient ruins” they left behind, Modern Greek Studies and the required for a decent marriage, where a multitude of races and re- plot and characters are developed the village priest, Papa Petros, sug- they persevered, surmounting the Odyssey Program at Loyola many fathers were forced to give ligions managed to coexist peace- at a pace which any novelist would gests a magical realism. Many a hardships which came their way, Marymount University. THE NATIONAL HERALD, FEBRUARY 11, 2006 FEATURE 7 The Journey of Euphronios’ Krater to the New York Met Retraced

Continued from page 1 Their joy was soon to be tem- supposed seller, Dikran Sarrafian, which contradicted the accounts of pered. who was said to have bought the Mr. Hoving and Mr. Sarrafian. Place could be had for $445 a In his memoir, ''City Room'' vase in London in 1920, when it In the end, after an internal in- month. (Putnam's 2003), Arthur Gelb, was broken into some 40 frag- vestigation, the Met declared President Nixon was under fire then the metropolitan editor of ments and thereafter ''might have through C. Douglas Dillon, its after Watergate. The last Ameri- The Times, recalls receiving a been kept in a shoebox.'' board president, that its ''consid- can troops would soon pull out of memo on January 5, 1973 from the Mr. Gage was on the first plane ered judgment'' was that the vase Vietnam. The Supreme Court had paper's chief art critic, John Cana- to Beirut. Over drinks in the bar of had not been smuggled. In a maga- just declared laws against first- day, expressing suspicion about the Hotel St. Georges, Mr. Sarrafi- zine article in 2001, Mr. Hoving trimester abortions unconstitu- the origin of a krater acquired by an, who supposedly had arranged said he came to realize, in time, tional. the Met the previous summer for restoration of the vase only a few that the Italian authorities were But day after day, beginning in $1 million. years earlier, admitted he had nev- right: the Euphronios vase had mid-February of that winter, the The museum said it had bought er seen the vase intact until he been dug up in Italy. tale of the vase and its acquisition the vase from its owner, but re- spotted a photo in the newspapers Mr. Gage suggested the other by the Metropolitan Museum of fused to identify him. Mr. Gage that morning. day in a phone conversation from Art commanded space on the was brought into the developing The list of contradictions was Athens that the story of smuggled front page of The New York story. Armed only with the date growing. The Krater had not come artifacts did not end with the tale Times. the vase was said to have arrived in from a European collector, as the of the Krater. ''Lots of museums The story had begun innocently the United States, he searched for Museum said. Mr. Sarrafian said are swag houses for stolen ancient enough the previous November, its entry papers among 1,600 items that he had no tax problems, and art,'' he said. when The Times Magazine pub- which passed through customs on that most of the money from the For him and for other antiqui- lished a scoop by James Mellow, a August 31, 1972. museum had gone not to him, but ties veterans, the memories en- freelancer: The Met had acquired He discovered that the vase had to Mr. Hecht. dure. Not long after the articles in a magnificent vase, created by the been brought to New York by At the same time, European art The Times in 1973, Mr. Gelb re- painter Euphronios and the potter Robert Hecht, an expatriate experts told Mr. Gage that the turned from lunch one day to find Euxitheos, depicting the dead war- American art dealer (today, Mr. Krater might have been dug up by a box on his desk. Inside were the rior Sarpedon, son of Zeus; the Hecht is on trial in Rome in con- antiquities poachers north of fragments of a Greek vase, obvi- winged figures of Death and nection with trafficking in illicit AP PHOTO/METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART Rome in 1971. ously smashed with a hammer. Sleep, Hermes and warriors. objects which went to the J. Paul This photograph, released by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New Before long, he reported the With it was a note: ''It's all your Thomas P. F. Hoving, then the Getty Museum in Los Angeles). York last week, shows a 2,500-year-old Greek vase, the Euphronios name of the digger, Armando fault.'' Museum's director, pronounced Mr. Gelb dispatched Mr. Gage Krater, in the Met’s collection. The Italian Government said it wel- Cenere, who acknowledged that The vase, a cheap copy from a the Krater, used for mixing wine to find Mr. Hecht in Rome and comes a new proposal from the Museum concerning the return of an- he was one of six who uncovered Greek art supply shop, was a joke and water at banquets, to be of follow the trail of the Krater. In tiquities, including this vase. Italian officials have long maintained the the Krater in large pieces in San- hatched by a couple of reporters. such high quality that ''the histo- Rome, Mr. Hecht proved evasive, Krater was stolen from an Etruscan tomb and smuggled out of the tangelo, an area northeast of ries of art will have to be rewrit- saying he was only the agent for country. Rome known for its Etruscan The New York Times pub- ten.'' Dietrich von Bothmer, then the anonymous seller who feared tombs. He said his share of the lished the above on February 5. the Museum's curator of Greek tax problems. He said the seller's In New York, Mr. von Bothmer look at it simply as archaeologists money was $8,800. The original headline is, “The and Roman art, regarded it as the family had owned the Krater for was also deflecting questions do, as an art object,'' he asked? Mr. Hecht made further state- Mysterious Trail of a Treasure, acquisition of a lifetime. more than 50 years. about the vase. ''Why can't people But he did give up the name of the ments about the history of the vase Retraced.” “Persistent Felon” Gets 25 Years to Life, his Mother is Grief-Stricken

Continued from page 1 role officer on time. According to officers. He then managed to get children born in the United States, Mr. Konstantides had “became being held by the police following the DA's report, during the early inside the car and allegedly forced she added. “I may not be alive involved with bad groups” from a his arrest over illegal gun posses- DA Spokesman Kevin Ryan told morning hours of December 20, the driver to speed off by holding when he comes out, but whatever I young age, Mr. Kasapis said, sion. the National Herald, adding that 2003, the police located Mr. Kon- him at gunpoint. have earned I will divide by three adding that his client's illegal gam- Mr. Kasapis told the Herald at the time of the arrest, Mr. Kon- stantides and tried to arrest him as According to the DA's office, for all my children,” she said wip- bling activities involved “mostly that, in 1987, Mr. Konstantides stantides was out of prison on pa- he exited an Astoria bar and was during the manhunt which ensued, ing her tears. football bets,” hence the $5,000 had escaped also from prison, role after having served three about to enter a limousine. Mr. Mr. Konstantides got off his car Mr. Konstantides' attorney said cash found in his possession on the where he was incarcerated for as- years of a six-year prison sentence. Konstantides allegedly pulled a se- and ran away. Police chased after the downward spiral began with night of his attempted arrest. sault. His latest conviction stems mi-automatic 9mm gun out of his him, but Mr. Konstantides man- the death of his client's brother. According to Mr. Kasapis, He returned to prison a month from his failure to report to his pa- pocket and began shooting at the aged to escape, after returning the “It all started with his brother's through the late 1980's, Mr. Kon- later on charges of attempted officers' shots. He was arrested at death,” Mr. Kasapis said. “His stantides had been arrested for manslaughter and was then con- a Manhattan bar the following wife's passing also had a negative (among other charges) arson, after victed for three to six years in night. The 9mm gun was found in effect on him. He is a good man, allegedly setting fire to his girl- prison after plea bargaining. his possession along with $5,000 in but he doesn't manage his anger friend's backyard following a fight cash. Before the arrest, Mr. Kon- very well, and this led to a series of with her father, and for allegedly Zoe Tsine contributed to this stantides allegedly had repeatedly mistakes in the past.” stealing her father's car, which was story. refrained from reporting to his pa- role officers in time. ATTORNEY: POLICE OPENED FIRE FIRST Mr. Konstantides' attorney, Ted Kasapis, told the Herald that his client insists that the police opened fire on him first on the night of the attempted arrest. TheThe GreekGreek VoiceVoice ofof NewNew YYorkork “The limousine driver, a Greek American, claimed the same dur- Preserving Our Heritage With Distinction ing his court testimony, and that he had been forced to state other- wise to the police after being held for questioning for 30 hours.” Mr. Kasapis did not reveal the driver's name, but said that “he was a friend of George's, who had been working with him in illegal gambling.” The attorney added that he did not expect the police to file a law- suit against his client over attempt- ed murder charges. “The evidence that the DA has gathered does not prove that my client pulled the trigger first,” he said. In an interview with the Herald, Mr. Konstantides' mother, Maria, George Konstantides allegedly shot at police who were trying to arrest revealed that her eldest son Steve, him. He alleges police opened fire first. George Konstantides' brother, had passed away in 1985 from a drug overdose. Mr. Kassapis also said that George had been arrest- ed on two occasions that same year for illegal possession of marijuana and cocaine. “I can not admit to myself that he takes drugs,” Mrs. Konstan- tides told the Herald, struggling to hold back her tears. “He doesn't smoke or eat meat. He is a vege- tarian.” She said that her son tried to console her during a phone call af- ter his conviction was announced. “He called me and told me not to worry, and that he would be back with me in a few years. If I have to, I will live to be 130 years old, just so I can see my son again,” she Daily News from Greece and Cyprus ñ Culture ñ Music added. Mr. Konstantides was born in Listen to COSMOS FM worldwide via the web: www.gaepis.org New York and was a resident of Astoria. He had been widowed by Weekdays 7 PM-8 PM EST his Italian wife, who died of asth- ma in the mid-1990's. He has two Saturday 12 PM-3:30 PM EST sisters, one a resident of Long Is- Sunday 9 AM-1:30 PM EST land and the other of Greece. “My late husband Yiannis and I

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John Katsaros, Popular Teacher who Captivated his Students in Chicago Classrooms, Passes Away at 64

By Anne Marie Mannion and optimism," said Betty Katsaros, bachelor's degree in History, a East Leyden in 1983. In addition, Mr. Katsaros was ac- with his wife. Chicago Tribune his wife of 12 years. teaching certificate and a master's Betty Katsaros married Mr. Kat- tivities director at the high school In addition to his wife and "As a father, he was a teacher. degree in Social Science. saros in 1994. On one of their first for 20 years. daughter, he is survived by two CHICAGO - John Katsaros, a He didn't stand for lying, and doing He married Panagiota dates, they went dancing. "I liked his Although she did not attend more daughters, Kim Isberg and well-respected teacher for 28 years anything halfway was not allowed," Moshovos in 1968. The couple had openness. He was a great dancer. East Leyden, Stephanie said she Melanie Koehnen; a son, Alex; a at East Leyden High School in said his daughter, Stephanie. four children before the marriage He did the jitterbug, and I love to had occasion to visit his classroom. sister, Connie Condrell; and two Franklin Park, was both a dynamic Mr. Katsaros, 64, died on Tues- ended. dance," she said. "He was the kind of teacher that, grandchildren. force in the classroom and a non- day, January 24, of lung cancer in Mr. Katsaros taught for two His daughter said her father had when the bell rang, the students did- conformist. Advocate Christ Medical Center in years at a junior high school in Ste- endearing quirks, like a preference n't rush out. They were still listening The Chicago Tribune published He refused to shave his beard Oak Lawn. ger before taking a job at East Ley- for wearing penny loafers and for to him," she said. the above on February 4. The origi- when school administrators asked The son of Greek immigrants, den High School, where he re- drinking V.O. Manhattans on the Mr. Katsaros lived in Hoffman nal headline is, “John Katsaros, him to in the early 1970's, and he Mr. Katsaros was born in Chicago mained until his retirement in 1996. rocks with a twist. While raising his Estates, Burr Ridge, Darien and, 1941-2006, a Force in the Class- donated his body for scientific study in 1941. After graduating from "He was never afraid to speak his family, he also worked second jobs most recently, in Oak Lawn. In re- room: Teacher captivated his stu- and wrote his own eulogy. Lindblom High School, he attended mind, and was always quick with a including keeping time during tirement, he followed the White dents, refusing to shave his beard "Even in death, he was a teacher. the University of Illinois at Urbana- joke. I learned a lot from him," said school wrestling matches and as a Sox and Chicago Bears, traveled in the '70's and promoting honesty, He talked about honesty, integrity Champaign, where he received a Steve Joyce, who graduated from bartender at banquet halls. and watched "Jeopardy" every day integrity and optimism.”

Kalamaris, John. - Beloved hus- retired in 1995. He was appointed to Deaths vices were held Saturday, February grandfather of nine. Also survived many years. She was a member of band of the late Flemmie, nee the Pittsfield Traffic Commission by 4 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox by sister, Marina Bitzas and sisters the Philoptochos Ladies Society, DiBasilio; loving father of William the late Mayor Raymond L. Haugh- Kalamaris, John Cathedral in Phoenix, AZ. and brothers in Greece. Funeral the Cretan Ladies Society and the (Corey), Mark (Kathy) and Perry ey and served one term. He was a Konas, “Chris” Christos Service Saturday, February 11 at St. Order of the Eastern Star. After (Vicky) Kalamaris; proud grandfa- communicant and active member of Maniatis, John E. Pappas, Mary C. - Age 99; John the Baptist Greek Orthodox her retirement she traveled exten- ther of Billy (Maggie) and John P. St. George Greek Orthodox Church Paloumpis,Andreas A. Dr. passed away Saturday, January 14, Church, 11455 Metro Pkwy. Memo- sively for over 15 years. She leaves Kalamaris; great-grandfather of in Pittsfield serving on the board for 2006 at home, with the love and rial Tributes St. John Church. two brothers Peter G. and his wife Madison and Marissa; dear brother many years. The church established Papadopoulos, Georgia comfort of her family and friends Freda Volanakis of Erie, PA, and of Markela (the late Christo) Ber- a scholarship fund in his name. He Pappas, Mary C. around her. Born in Gevgeliija in Volanakis, Mary. - Age 86; of 35 John C. Volanakis of West Spring- gos, Anna (the late Tom) Alexiou, was an active member of the Order Stolakis, John the former Yugoslavia, she was the Forest Glen died Monday in field. She also leaves her niece San- Nick (the late Helen) and the late of AHEPA, serving his chapter in all Volanakis, Mary daughter of Efthemia and Petro Baystate Medical Center in West dra Hanson of Cleveland, OH; and Eleftheria and Steve (the late Es- positions. He served as District Saizovitch. She was a devoted wife Springfield, MA. Mary was born two nephews George Volanakis ther); fond uncle of many nieces and Governor of Yankee District #7 to Christo Pappas, who passed away and has lived in Springfield most of and his wife Ruth of Kingstown, nephews. Former member of Chios and was elected Supreme Governor. on November 26, 1963. Mary and her life. She was a co-owner of the RI., Peter Volanakis and his wife Society. Former Treasurer of the He was also elected AHEPA of the Michelle; sister, Presbytera Dr. her husband together owned and former West Springfield Motel on Cathryn of Corning NY. Service at parish council of Holy Trinity Year of District #7. Mr. Maniatis Mary Hallick of Milwaukee, Wis.; operated the Pappas Grocery in Riverdale Str. and also worked for St. George Greek Orthodox Cathe- Church and St. Haralambos received many local and national and brother, Hercules Paloumpis of North Albany. She was warm, affec- the Red Cross. She was a member dral. Donations may be made to Church. Family and friends met Fe- awards for his participation in the Minonk, Ill. Services took place on tionate and caring, had a passion for of St. George Greek Orth. Cathe- the St. George Cathedral Building bruary 7 at Holy Trinity Greek Greek Community. He was espe- Monday, February 6, at St. John religious readings, cooking and dral where she taught Sunday Fund, 22 St. George Place, Spring- Orthodox Church, in Chicago for cially proud of receiving the Greek Orthodox Church in Tampa, sewing and place family and her School and sang in the choir for field, MA 01104. Funeral Service. In lieu of flowers, Metropolis of Boston Laity Award FL. In lieu of flowers, the family re- church above all. Mary is survived by donations to Holy Trinity Church by His Eminence Metropolitan quested that donations be made to her three children, John Pappas would be appreciated. Methodios of Boston. He leaves the altar fund at St. John's Greek (Stella) of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., two sons, Timothy J. Maniatis of Orthodox Church in Tampa. Helen Cholakis (Nicholas) of CLASSIFIEDS Konas, “Chris” Christos. - Age Bethesda, MD and Peter J. Maniatis Latham and Peter Pappas (Maria) 57; calling hours were on Monday, of Pittsfield; a brother Christo of Papadopoulos, Georgia. - Age of Loudonville; her six grandchil- February 6, 2006, at the funeral Pittsfield; and two sisters, Helen Pa- 79; of Portage, IN (formerly of dren, Christian Pappas (Kathy) of FUNERAL HOMES DOWD, INC FUNERAL HOME home; funeral service Tuesday, Fe- pas of Pittsfield and Demetra Kan- Phoenix, AZ) passed away February Chicago, Ill., Peter Cholakis of Del- CONSTANTINIDES 83-15 Parsons Blvd., bruary 7, 2006, Service in Holy Trin- dianis of W. Barnstable, MA named 1. She is survived by her children ray Beach, Fla., Stephanie Stephan FUNERAL PARLOR Co. Jamaica, NY 11432 ity Greek Orthodox Church, 1319 six grandchildren. Donation may be Christos Papadopoulos, Magdaline (Karl) of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., 405 91st Street (718) 858-4434 ñ (800) 245-4872 Main St., Fitchburg, MA. Died Fri- made to St. George Greek Ortho- (Marko) Karakozis, Vasilios Pa- George Cholakis (Maria) of Water- Bay Ridge - Brooklyn, NY 11209 day, February 3, 2006. dox Church, 73 Bradford St. Pitts- padopoulos; grandchildren Chriso- ford, Christopher Cholakis of (718) 745-1010 field, MA in his memory. valantou and Lazaros Karakozis; Niskayuna, Kristen Kurtz (David) of Services in all localities - Maniatis, John E. - Age 90; one sister, Kaiti Koumbourl and Winchester, Mass.; her five great- Low cost shipping to Greece longtime businessman and commu- Paloumpis, Andreas A. Dr. - many nieces and nephews. She is grandchildren, Estelle and Ian Pap- E L E N A nity leader; died on Saturday Jan- Age 80; former president of Hills- preceded in death by her husband, pas, Christopher and Peter Stephan, ANTONOPOULOS uary 21 at the Berkshire Medical borough Community College, Laznos. Visitation with Trisagion Anna Cholakis. A funeral service FUNERAL HOME, INC. Reads the past, Center in Pittsfield, MA after a brief passed away Tuesday, January 31, service were held Friday, February 3 was held on Thursday, January 19, Konstantinos Antonopoulos - the present illness. Born in Langadia, Greece on 2006, at his home. At the time of his at Paradise Sunset Chapel Funeral 2006 at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Funeral Director and sees the future. July 1, 1915, son o Efthemios and death, he was vice president of Col- Home in Phoenix, AZ. Funeral ser- Church, Albany, NY. Contributions 38-08 Ditmars Blvd., Helps with all types Vasiliki Karapanayiotis Maniatis, he legiate Enterprise Solutions, LLC. in Mary's memory may be made to a Astoria, New York 11105 of problems, such as: attended schools in Greece and He served as president of HCC memorial fund established in her (718) 728-8500 ñ Love Pittsfield, after immigrating to the 1983-1997, coming here from name at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Not affiliated with any ñ Professional This is a service ñ Family U.S. in 1929. He was a Navy veteran Onondaga Community College in to the community. Church, 440 Whitehall Road, Al- other funeral home. of World War II. Mr. Maniatis start- New York, where he served as presi- bany, NY 12208 to benefit the Palm and Announcements of deaths ed his restaurant career at the for- dent 1977-1983. Prior to that, he was church. APOSTOLOPOULOS Coffee Cup Readings mer Wendell Hotel in Pittsfield, founding president of Winston may be telephoned to the Apostle Family - Classified Department of Removes spells. serving as a waiter and bartender. In Churchill College. He also served as Stolakis, John. - February 2, Gregory, Nicholas, Andrew - Results in 3 days. 1947, he became co-owner with his interim president of Luzerne Com- The National Herald at 2006, age 90. Loving husband of Funeral Directors of (718) 784-5255, Don’t let time brother Christo Maniatis of John- munity College in Pennsylvania Dimitroula for 67 years. Dear father RIVERDALE and distance become ny's Restaurant. When it was forced 2000-2002. He is survived by his Monday through Friday, of Vasilios "Bill" (Margaret), Chris- FUNERAL HOME Inc. an obstacle in to close because of urban renewal, wife, Bess; son, Tom, and wife, Jen- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST tos (Evanthia), Dimitrios "James", 5044 Broadway your good fortune. the pair opened Christo's. They sold ny Abene Paloumpis, and their chil- or e-mailed to: classifieds@then- Nancy Kalis (Dorotheos), Alkinoos New York, NY 10034 To make an appoint- that restaurant in 1969 and opened dren, Andy and Laura; son, Evan, ationalherald.com "Al" and the late Eleni and Joan. (212) 942-4000 ment: Johnny's in Allendale in 1970. He and wife, Linda, and their daughter, Grandfather of seven and great- Toll Free 1-888-GAPOSTLE (718) 278-9543 32-14 30th Ave. LITRAS FUNERAL HOME Astoria, NY 11103 ARLINGTON BENSON Paris "Pete" Derizotis, Politiican Par Excellence, Passes Away at 74 To place your classified ad, call (718) 784-5255, ext. 106, or e-mail: classifieds@ thenationalherald.com FARMINGTON, N.M. (AP) - to take him home, his wife said it became part of his personality terrific guy, and what a character, Paris "Pete" Derizotis' wife had Saturday. throughout his career. he was" she said. "He was one of a started a biography detailing the Pete Derizotis was a magistrate His wife bragged about his kind." former state representative and judge in Gallup for 18 years and in cooking skills - Mexican, Italian, Visitation was held on January magistrate judge's life. Now, Wan- Farmington for two years. He was Greek, Chinese - he could cook it 21-22 at the Brewer, Lee & Larkin da Derizotis says she won't be able a state lawmaker in the 1970's. all, she said. Funeral Home in Farmington. A to collaborate with him. Gallup Mayor Bob Rosebrough Pete Derizotis worked in rosary service was held at St. Pete Derizotis died on Wednes- said Derizotis was the "classic" restaurants since his early days in Mary's Catholic Church on Jan- day, January 18, from liver and Gallup personality. "I have never Gallup and even owned some uary 22 with the funeral service af- kidney failure. He was 74. known anyone who enjoyed the art restaurants in the area. terwards. He had a kidney operation in of politics as much as he did," Wanda Derizotis said she still 2001, and during the first two Rosebrough said. plans to finish the biography, only The Associated Press posted weeks of this year, he had been a Derizotis was born in Kutsapo- know she'll have to rely on his the above on January 21. The patient at the University of New gi, Greece. When he arrived in many friends for the information. original headline is, “Former Mexico Hospital. Gallup in the 1950's, he still had a "It's going to be a tribute to Magistrate Judge, State Repre- On Jan 15, the family decided heavy accent, and his friends said him, and people will see what a sentative Dies.” ssuubbssccrriibbee ttooddaayy The National Herald Please enroll me as a subscriber to the printed edition of the National Herald via the post-office Stavros S. 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ATHENS - Greek Foreign Alexei Miller, head of Russian ther cooperation in regional af- man newspaper that a military op- Minister Petros Molyviatis met gas giant Gazprom, visited Athens fairs," the Russian Foreign Minis- tion for dealing with Tehran with his Russian counterpart, on February 2, and said the com- ter said after talks with Molyviatis. should be kept open. Sergey Lavrov this past Monday. pany was considering cooperating Lavrov noted the active cooper- "What we must underscore is The Russian Foreign Minister was with Greece in both the gas and oil ation between Russia and Greece that there are the decisions of the in Athens for an official two-day sectors. in the U.N. Security Council, and International Atomic Energy visit. Lavrov and Molyviatis also dis- within the framework of the Rus- Agency. The U.N. Security Coun- During their talks, Lavrov said, cussed diplomatic efforts to re- sia-NATO Council. cil has been informed, and will not the two men focused on Russian unite the divided island of Cyprus "We are satisfied with the level take any action in the immediate natural gas supplies to Greece, and the Kosovo peace talks. of cooperation in the humanitari- future," Lavrov said. "both for Greece's own energy In both cases, the Russian For- an field, and in the field of The IAEA's 35-nation board of needs, and to be routed through eign Minsiter said, negotiations tourism," he added. "We are ready governors voted last Saturday, Fe- Greece to other countries." are key to a settlement. "Decisions to continue our cooperation with a bruary 4, to report Iran to the Se- Russia and Greece intend to must not be imposed by external view to relaxing visa requirements curity Council. The U.N. body has expand cooperation in the field of forces," he between the two countries." the power to impose economic and energy, he added. Cyprus has been divided along WARNED AGAINST political sanctions, but will not "We discussed our plans in this Greek and Turkish ethnic lines THREATENING IRAN take any possible action until next area. There are very good since 1974, when Turkey invaded While he was in Athens, Lavrov month, when the IAEA board prospects here," he said. "This pri- Cyprus to exploit a brief coup also warned world powers against meets again to review Iran's com- marily concerns supplies of Rus- seeking union with Greece. Koso- threatening Iran, and said the dis- pliance with board demands that it sian gas to Greece and its transit vo, a province of Serbia-Montene- pute over Tehran's nuclear pro- renounce uranium enrichment. across Greek territory. There was gro, has been governed by the gram must be resolved through ne- "There is cooperation with Iran also discussion of joint regional United Nations since 1999, when a gotiations. which must continue" so that dras- projects. Greece is taking an active NATO air war ended Serbia's "I think that, at the current tic measures can be avoided, part in projects to increase gas crackdown on ethnic Albanian stage, it is important not to make Lavrov said. supplies." separatists. guesses about what will happen, AP PHOTO/THANASSIS STAVRAKIS Molyviatis said that, after the "We reaffirmed the proximity and even more important not to The above incorporates infor- Greek Foreign Minister Petros Molyviatis, right, shaking hands with deregulation of Greece's energy of the two sides' positions on the make threats," he said. mation from reports posted by his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, before their meeting in market in 2005, "a broad field of Cyprus settlement; the situation in Lavrov was responding to a re- the Dow Jones Commodities Ser- Athens this past Monday, February 6. Lavrov was in Athens for an offi- cooperation and investment has Kosovo and in the Balkans as a quest for his reaction to United vice, the Russian news agency cial two-day visit to Athens, where he held talks with Greek officials on opened for Russia in the Greek whole; and also the Middle East. States Defense Secretary Donald ITAR-TASS, and the Associated energy cooperation and Iran’s nuclear program. energy sector." We have mapped out plans for fur- Rumsfeld's comments to a Ger- Press on February 6. Phones Tapped in Greece - Even Karamanlis

Continued from page 1 sponse, and called for a full investi- gation. whether Greece considered U.S. of- "The Government knew how se- ficials to be responsible for the tap- rious the case was, but failed to in- ping, he said: "Categorically, no." form the people who were under SECURITY IS observation," PASOK Spokesman NOT AT STAKE Nicos Athanassakis said. Roussopoulos also said Greece's "This is the tip of the iceberg of national interests probably re- the lack of transparency and decay," mained unharmed: "I estimate that PASOK Chairman George Papan- no harm was caused to our national dreou said. interests. The Prime Minister does The government has pledged the not just use one mobile phone." inquiry would be full and fair. Defense Minister Spilios Spil- Human rights and peace activists iotopoulos said he was confident whose phones were on the list said the country's national security was on they would take legal action not at stake, though Government seeking damages from Vodafone mobile phones were tapped by un- Greece. known individuals during the 2004 EUROKINISSI "Vodafone is responsible for Olympiad, and for nearly a year. Public Order Minister George Voulgarakis, Government Spokesman this," said Nicos Sifakakis, from "All Defense Ministry communi- Theodoros Roussopoulos and Justice Minister Anastasis Papaligouras Greece's Stop The War coalition. cations that concern national secu- during a press conference last week addressing the wiretapping scandal "We will take legal action." rity or classified information use in Greece which is being dubbed by some as the “Greek Watergate.” Vodafone has denied any protected networks and devices," wrongdoing. "As soon as we discov- said Spiliotopoulos, whose phone four mobile telephone providers - known persons," Papaligouras said, ered the phone-tapping software, was among the list of devices tapped discovered the tapping after receiv- adding that he will also investigate we removed it and informed the AP PHOTO/GIORGOS NISSIOTIS from June 2004 to March 2005, ing complaints from customers whether there are grounds for in- state," Koronias said. An illegally excavated Roman-era relief sculpture, thought to represent when the surveillance operation about problems operating their troducing criminal charges of espi- But the shutdown of the illegal the ancient Greek hero Heracles, is displayed this past Monday, Febru- was discovered. phones. Koronias issued a state- onage. software wiped out all traces of ary 6, at police headquarters in the northern port city of Thessaloniki. Roussopoulos said the Govern- ment saying the company removed Papangelopoulos, who headed how, and from where, it had been Police in Athens seized six items dated from ancient times to the 18th ment first learned of the tapping in the spyware immediately after it an investigation into the affair, said installed, according to Public Order century, and arrested three people for illegal possession of antiquities. March 2005, when it was tipped off was identified and notified state au- authorities were considering all op- Minister George Voulgarakis. by Vodafone Greece CEO George thorities. tions as to the identity of the perpe- Koronias that approximately 100 Athens Prosecutor Demetris Pa- trators and their intentions. The above incorporates infor- Arrests Made for Attempted mobile phones had been moni- pangelopoulos brought misde- The socialist main opposition mation from reports published by tored. meanor charges of breaching the party, PASOK, accused the govern- the Associated Press, Reuters and Vodafone - one of the country's privacy of phone calls against "un- ing conservatives of delaying a re- the Independent on February 3. Sale of Ancient Sculpture ATHENS (AP) - Two men portray the ancient Greek hero were charged in the northern city Herakles, and may have initially of Thessaloniki this past Monday formed part of a funerary monu- with illegally excavating and trying ment built beside the ancient Via Was British Secret Service to sell an important group of Egnatia, Thessaloniki antiquities 2,000-year old sculptures, Hellenic theft chief Themis Harissis said. Police said. The Via Egnatia, the Roman Tapping Phones in Greece? The suspects, identified as equivalent of an interstate high- By Steve Doughty Russia named four alleged MI6 offi- Greeks between the ages of 41 and way, was built between 146 BC and Daily Mail cers said to have used an imitation 26, discovered 23 ancient marble 120 BC, and stretched 861 kilome- rock packed with electronics to col- slabs - including six carved with ters (535 miles) across modern- LONDON - The United King- lect information from agents in human figures and geometric or- day Albania, Macedonia and dom was caught up in a new spying Moscow. naments - during private construc- Greece. scandal amid claims that the mobile In January, British intelligence tion work in the town of Komotini, Harissis said the Roman-era phones of the Greek prime minister officers were accused of taking part 790 kilometers (491 miles) north- finds could help archaeologists es- and his entire cabinet were bugged. in the interrogation of 28 Pakistani east of Athens, police said. tablish a much earlier date for Ko- It was disclosed that mobile men arrested in Athens after the Ju- The suspects were allegedly try- motini, until now thought to have phones belonging to Costas Kara- ly 7 bombings last year. ing to sell the Roman-era slabs, been founded when the area was manlis, his foreign, defense and which together weighed 1.5 metric part of the Byzantine Empire at public order ministers, and 100 se- The Daily Mail published the tons for 150,000 euros ($180,000). least five centuries later. nior Athens civil servants were all above on February 4. The original Both men were arrested last tapped at the time of the 2004 headline is, “Was MI6 Bugging Thursday, February 2. The Associated Press posted Olympics. Greece's Leaders?” The carved slabs are thought to the above on February 6. So were mobiles carried by po- lice, high-ranking military officers and a number of lawyers, peace ac- tivists, liberals and Arab journalists in the city. Vodafone Suicide Case Being Reopened The tapping was achieved by ille- gal software smuggled into the sys- By Philip Pangalos Minister Petros Molyviatis, De- his Athens flat on the morning of tem run by the British-owned Voda- The Sunday Times fense Minister Spilios Spiliotopou- March 9, 2005, two days after the fone. The signals were relayed to lis- los and Public Order Minister Ge- ghost program had been discovered teners through phone masts in the ATHENS - The suicide of a se- orge Voulgarakis. and shut down by Vodafone district of Athens which hosts the nior Vodafone employee in Athens The affair has provoked fevered Greece General Manager George British and American embassies. last March is being re-examined to speculation, with American security Koronias, and a day before the The tapping began in June 2004, see whether it has any connection agents being widely blamed by the Prime minister's office was in- continued through the Olympics in with a phone-tapping scandal in public for the tapping. The Greek formed. August, and ended in March of last which the conversations of the Government has said four anten- At the time, detectives found no year, when Vodafone discovered it. Greek prime minister and other nae near the United States Em- suicide note. They are now examin- The company then shut down the il- leading officials in the Greek bassy in Athens were used to trans- ing the deceased's laptop, which has legal software which, Greek officials Government were monitored dur- mit the conversations recorded. been in police storage for the past said, meant it was impossible to ing the months before and after the To Vima, an Athens daily news- year. trace who the listeners were. 2004 Olympic Games. paper, also claimed last Saturday, Vodafone issued a statement on But the leftwing newspaper Avri- Illegal software installed in a February 4, that MI6 had secret Friday, February 3, saying the death ani declared on February 3, "Only "ghost program" at Vodafone surveillance operations in the area, of its former employee was uncon- AP PHOTO/NICOS GIAKOUMIDIS the Americans and British could Greece allowed conversations to be but security experts said the Ameri- nected with the wiretapping. How- Unusually severe weather continues have done this." The Greek press recorded on about 100 mainly gov- cans have more advanced and dis- ever, Tsalikides' family and friends maintained Great Britain was spy- ernment mobile phones until creet equipment. have said that he spoke of work-re- A pedestrian walks in front of the White Tower, a landmark of the ing on other European countries, March 2005, when the surveillance As part of the Government's in- lated pressures prior to his death. northern Greek port city of Thessaloniki during snowfall this past too. was uncovered. vestigation into the scandal, the sui- Monday. A wave of bad weather hit northern and eastern Greece The Foreign Office in London The conversations of Prime cide of Kostas Tsalikides, 39, Voda- The London Sunday Times this past week, forcing the closure of schools in several areas, cut- had no comment to make on the af- Minister Costas Karamanlis and his fone Greece's head of network de- published the above on February ting off access in many remote mountain villages and forcing the fair. The row is the second in a fort- wife Natasha were taped. Other sign, is being re-examined by Hel- 5. The original headline is, “Sui- closure of schools in several areas. night to engulf the foreign intelli- Government figures targeted for lenic Police. cide Mystery in Greek Spy Scan- gence agency MI6. Last month, eavesdropping included Foreign Tsalikidis was found hanged in dal.” 10 EDITORIALS/LETTERS THE NATIONAL HERALD, FEBRUARY 11, 2006

Story on Super Bowl me. We spoke for a few minutes risked their own lives” to save countries, the average was about The National Herald and, of course, had connected in them. Although 10,000 may be the 2.5 percent. Bound Greek Brings that very Greek way. He lamented number of Jews who survived in In 1941-42, starvation and ty- A weekend publication of the NATIONAL HERALD, INC. (∂£¡π∫√™ ∫∏ƒÀ•), Back Nice Memories that he had not learned Greek Greece, many more were saved. In phus were also rampant in Greece. reporting the news and addressing the issues of paramount interest while growing up in California and “Documents of the History of the When the going got tough with the to the Greek American community of the United States of America. now, living in New York, was so Greek Jews,” by Photini Constan- Nazis, Greece's ally, Great Britain, To the Editor, impressed with how much Greek topoulou and Thanos Veremis (a not only withdrew from Greece Publisher-Editor Antonis H. Diamataris My father, Jim Veras, alerted was spoken. He vowed to learn the source cited in your story), for ex- and left the Greeks to fend for me to your excellent article on the language, and I have no doubt that ample, we are informed that the themselves, but it also blockaded Assistant to Publisher, Advertising Veta H. Diamataris Papadopoulos Seattle Seahawks' Niko Koutou- he will. We exchanged business Athens Police, under orders of Po- Greece so that the Greeks did not Managing Editor Evan C. Lambrou vides, and it was timely since I was cards, and will see each other lice Chief Angelos Evert, issued have access to food supplies. The Production Manager Chrysoula Karametros in Detroit covering the Super down the road at the next NFL 18,500 false identity papers to pro- Greeks were then also perishing Bowl for the Cleveland Browns event. 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The National Herald, 37-10 30th here!” We Must Remember The historical record also indi- Street, Long Island City, NY Now, my general appearance A Few More Things cates that the Greeks fought 11101. does not normally dictate this re- fiercely, and for that, they paid a Letters can also be faxed to sponse upon first glance, but the heavy price. It should be noted (718) 472-0510 or e-mailed to Eavesdropping, the Greek way gentleman who responded looked To the Editor, that it took Hitler eight days to english.edition@thenational- every bit the part. Dark-haired and In “Greeks Honor their Jewish take over the whole of France, but herald.com. We reserve the Greece has gotten her own case of an eavesdropping scandal. The dif- energetic, it was Nick Pavlatos, the Compatriots' Holocaust Me- it took him ten days to take over right to edit letters for publica- ference is that, while in the United States President Bush authorized the Executive Producer of NFL Pro- mories (February 4 edition),” we Crete, and 53 days to take over the tion and regret that we are un- National Security Agency to eavesdrop on phone calls with some inter- gramming. are told that “approximately whole of Greece. On the average, able to acknowledge or return national connection - and only on suspected members of al Quaeda - in I introduced myself as a fellow 10,000 survivors were largely at- Greece lost 9.5 percent of its pop- those left unpublished. the case of Greece, the Prime Minister's cell phone was tapped; so were Hellene, and he warmly greeted tributed to Greek Christians who ulation, while in other European the mobile phones of about 100 high-level Greek Government officials, to include members of the Premier's cabinet. Nobody is, or should be, amused by this. It is a crucial matter of ut- most importance. In addition to violating the rights of those involved, it PRESS CLIPPINGS strikes deep in the heart of Greek national security, despite the fact that most of the wiretaps reportedly occurred during the 2004 Olympic Games, when the whole of the civilized world had its security antennas raised way up. Book Defends Keeping the Elgin Marbles in Britain Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis, especially, is not at all amused - even his wife's cell phone was tapped. Sources have described him as be- By Mark Thomas that city. Her black-and-white photographs ed, nor as legal, during any other ing terribly upset and concerned. He has ordered an extensive investiga- Canberra Times King displays a gifted, fluent are not glamorous, but they are period of history.'' Furthermore, tion into the case which, as this edition was going to press, had not yet command of her academic tools. consistently illuminating. That she is willing to rebut, in detail and produced any results. The Parthenon has already in- Perhaps, though, academia does poor exhausted horse, for in- with similar passion, most current Thus, the million-dollar question is, who is behind all this? Who spired books without number, not provide the ideal tool-kit to stance, had holes drilled into her Greek claims for return of the would risk so much to benefit from listening in on the conversations of clichés without limit, and plati- describe sculptures which are sub- mane for insertion of bronze at- sculptures. the Hellenic Republic's leadership? tudes without end. That building, lime; a building which remains tachments to give her the illusion The question of returning the The answer, of course, is that many would - from, let's say, the Turks here classified precisely, but pro- wondrous; and a site which is, sim- of a halo of celestial moonbeams. Elgin marbles - or the Venus de to some wealthy Greek businessmen, and many others in between. saically as ''the only octostyle ply, naturally perfect. Poetry might We have lost much of the origi- Milo and the Nike of Samothrace, Many people in Greece, in particular those who mistakenly associate peripteral temple-like structure be called for, rather than mere nal, stunning beauty of the from the Louvre, for that matter - the two cases - the one in the United States and the other in Greece - built using the Doric order of prose. Surely I am not the only Parthenon. Some would have is a matter for argument. Here, thought it could only be the work of on one party: the United States Greece,'' is a sort of architectural sentimentalist to have been quite tempted any looter alive or dead. with Dorothy King, a reader can Government. But was it? equivalent of Sydney Harbor, lost for words upon first glimpsing Pheidias' statue of Athena was so find both scrupulously studious It doesn't look that way. Venice or the Bosporus. In all the Parthenon, or when first stand- extravagantly rich that the god- scholarship and all the emotional First of all, the U.S. Government would have no reason to do some- those cases, the natural settings re- ing in front of one of the figures dess' drapery alone contained a pugnacity of a true argument. thing so dumb, given the fact that Mr. Karamanlis' Government is the main majestic enough to compen- Elgin removed, the vivid panting ton of gold. Almost all the initially Others may prefer their history friendliest Greek Government to the U.S. in a long time. Secondly, the sate for all the battering, neglect, head of a horse condemned to tow bright, exuberant colors on the written in a different way; Tom wiretapping was done with elementary technology, using pay-as-you-go abuse and vandalism which gener- the moon around the skies. sculptures have been worn or Holland's "Persian Fire," for exam- cards of minimum duration, well below the level of sophistication and ations of locals have inflicted. King is demanding and exhaus- washed away. Pollution has ple, is a far more compelling ac- expertise which would be used by United States intelligence. The title of Dorothy King's first tive in her taxonomy of the smudged many of the figures not count of classical Athens than So let's give Hellenic authorities a chance to figure out who the real book, "The Elgin Marbles Parthenon sculptures. She ex- earlier broken up for building ma- King's. Others may prefer the rival perpetrators are. Meanwhile, stop accusing the United States. (Hutchinson, 2006)," refers only to plains specific positions, rival in- terials. In the midst of all this de- side of the argument on the Elgin those marble sculptures which a terpretations, and even the pat- struction, many purists or nation- marbles; for them, there are plenty British diplomat removed from terns of wear on the floor of a ped- alists would also deplore Elgin's of sources, quoted - if squabbled The promise of Euphronios the Parthenon 200 years ago. iment. In addition, King's musings removal of various sculptures to with - by King. Hers will not be the Nonetheless, her inquiries range are not confined to marbles and what has turned out to be not only last word, but it is a particularly The New York Metropolitan Museum of Art's conditional return of more widely than those marbles mortar. She ponders about the ab- safe, but also rather grand, quar- vigorous and rigorous word. the Euphronios Krater to Italy constitutes a breakthrough of major, even alone, to include an appraisal of sence of maternity as a Parthenon ters in London. historical, proportions. The Krater's return opens up the possibility that the Acropolis site, a most detailed theme, the lack of one particular For her part, King is prepared, The Canberra Times pub- this whole issue of stolen antiquities from their countries of origin will fi- analysis of the Parthenon, and a propaganda symbol (an Athenian trenchantly and vehemently, to de- lished the above on February 4. nally be settled someday, once and for all. potted history of life in Athens ship), and about the threat of un- fend Elgin's removal of the mar- The original headline is, “Elgin's As Greek American journalist and author Nicholas Gage told the during the two millennia which the trammeled female power repre- bles: ''Almost no other acquisition Removal of the Marbles Vigor- New York Times, “It's about time.” Parthenon has graced and framed sented by the figures of Amazons. of antiquities is as well document- ously Defended.” The story of the Euphronios Krater seems to be clear-cut. The fabu- lous Krater, one of the best preserved pieces ever found, was smuggled out of Italy, where it was buried and dug up from an Etruscan tomb, and purchased by the great New York Met for about $1 million. At the time, Nick Gage (Gatzogiannis) was a star reporter for the Turkish Cypriots Deserve Admission to the E.U. New York Times, and he managed to unearth a number of inconsisten- cies in the Museum's story about how the Krater ended up in its posses- By Tulin Daloglu The Greek Cypriots were wor- that no one will come to Turkey Muslim and each, in their separate sion, demonstrating that the information advanced by the Museum holds The Washington Times ried that the poor economy of the and say, look my brother, you did ways, is crucial to whether the no water. North would lead to unbearable not open your ports to the Greek world can be bound together, or But the Museum would still not budge. That was back in the 1970's. In 2004, Greek Cypriot Presi- economic effects. "Some of my Cypriots - it is time to end your ac- fractured along deep political and Italy persisted, however, as she has done with other artifacts held at dent Tassos Papadopoulos urged most profound worries about the cession talks. We don't think that theological divides," he said. the Getty Museum, and succeeded in getting the Met to agree to the con- his people to vote "no" on a settle- plan did not concern those areas such a thing will happen," he Obviously, Turkey's E.U. expe- ditional return of the Euphronios Krater. ment plan for Cyprus proposed by where we felt that the compromis- replied. rience will have significant reper- With the unfolding of Italy's success, the so-called Elgin Marbles, United Nations Secretary-General es offered or imposed were simply Greek Cypriots argue that cussions in the Muslim world. Mr. which a British ambassador, Lord Elgin, stole from the Parthenon - with Kofi Annan, and that action has not fair to us," Mr. Papadopoulos opening Turkish Cypriot ports to Alpogan spoke with common Ottoman consent - now kept at the British Museum, also come to mind. brought about unprecedented re- said during a U.S. visit more than a international trade will enhance sense when he said the E.U. Greece has been trying to get the priceless Marbles returned to the sults. First, it helped Turkey im- year ago. "They were promoted by their sovereignty and end all hope should not call off Turkey's acces- Parthenon - either permanently or even on a temporary basis - for years, prove its negative image on the is- my concern for the kind of Cyprus of unification. U.N. Security sion talks because of the Greek but to no avail. sue. Turkey had been viewed as an that would have resulted from this Council Resolutions 540 and 551 Cypriots' unilateral demands. He Will the return of the Euphronios Krater to Italy pave the way for the obstacle to unification, but when it plan, and its ability to play its supported the Greek Cypriot posi- is definitely not voicing a threat to return of the Parthenon Marbles, too? That remains to be seen. proposed a plan last week to lift proper role in the E.U." tion for decades, stating that the the E.U., or to the Greek Cypriots. There is no doubt, however, that the Euphronios Krater case opens economic restrictions on Cyprus, But Mr. Papadopoulos refuses 1983 declaration of the (so-called) It is simply time for the E.U. and up a window of hope for the eventual return of the Marbles to Greece. the United States, the European to acknowledge that, while Cyprus Turkish Republic of Northern others to see Turkey not as an ad- The British Museum will eventually be compelled to return them, either Union and the United Nations receives international attention, a Cyprus "is incompatible with the versary, but rather as a fellow by precedent or by the sheer force of public opinion, or the combination supported it. Ankara's plan in- lasting solution can only be 1960 Treaty" establishing the country striving for the peace and of both. cludes opening Turkish Cypriot air reached if the people are willing to Republic of Cyprus. It went onto democracy that everyone wants. The sooner it does that, the better for all concerned. and seaports to international solve the problem. If the Greek call the TRNC "legally invalid," trade, while allowing the Greek Cypriots support a solution, they and urged other U.N. members The Washington Times pub- Cypriot ships and planes access to should prioritize to sort out their not to recognize it. But the num- lished the above on January 31. Leadership 100: The next step the Turkish territory. problems as Cypriot citizens first. ber of Turkish Cypriots who voted The original headline is, “New Both Greece and the Greek If the war-torn Iraqi people can "yes" for the Annan Plan should Policies, Old Attitudes: The This past week, the Leadership 100 Endowment Fund, an organiza- Cypriots rejected the plan, saying put aside some of their differences make it clear that they're not look- Cyprus factor in Turkey's EU Ac- tion envisioned by the late Archbishop Iakovos of North & South Ameri- that opening its ports is the least to adopt a constitution, a peaceful ing to enhance their indepen- cession.” Miss Daloglu, a former ca to attract 100 wealthy individuals who would each contribute $100 Turkey can do, given its ambition to and democratic Cyprus should dence; they want to unite and be BBC reporter, is the Washington thousand ($10 thousand per year for ten years), and executed masterful- become an E.U. member. Although easily be able to change from with- citizens of the European Union. correspondent and columnist for ly by its former director, Father Alex Karloutsos, now counts more than solving the Cyprus problem was not in. When Mr. Papadopoulos prior- Now, when the new E.U. constitu- Turkey's Star TV and newspaper. 800 affluent Greek Americans as members. a condition for Turkey to open ac- itizes Greek Cypriots' E.U. mem- tion talks about borderless unifica- She occasionally writes for The Leadership 100, the strongest financial arm supporting the Church, cession talks or gain membership, bership, it casts doubt on his sin- tion and integration among its Washington Times. has been holding its annual conference in Florida from this past Thurs- opening its ports to Greek Cypriots cerity toward the Turkish Cypri- members, Mr. Papadopoulos' con- day until Sunday. It is a chance for members to meet each other, to be by the end of the year is an implied ots, and whether - to say the least - cern that Turkish Cypriots would briefed on the organization's progress, and to honor deserving Greeks. expectation. That said, even E.U. he wants to prove himself to secede just isn't realistic. This year, for the first time, Leadership 100 will honor a Greek Enlargement Commissioner Olli Turkey. The Greek Cypriot president Government official, Tourism Minister Dimitris Avramopoulos, the Rehn accepted that there is also a Turkey's E.U. accession talks may also fail to understand the man that has really turned Greek tourism around. responsibility to Turkish Cypriots. will take at least a decade, and threat that a nuclear Iran poses to Subscribe It is an honor well-deserved. The EU offered to reward Turkish there is no guarantee that it will the Western way of life. Even be- Leadership 100 is unquestionably the top Greek American organiza- Cypriots for supporting the referen- even become a member. In Wash- fore this latest bout of anxiety over tion in terms of financial prowess and sophistication. But by restricting dum with a trade package totaling ington last week, I asked Turkish Iran, British Foreign Secretary today... itself to an annual conference and a few other activities - as worthy as 259 million euros ($309.5 million). National Security Council Secre- Jack Straw told the Labor Party's they are - it does injustice to itself and the caliber of its membership. But though the majority of Turkish tary General Yigit Alpogan annual conference last year that The National Herald It might consider playing a more active role in broader areas such as Cypriots voted "yes," the Greek whether the E.U. could cut off ac- both Iran and Turkey are key to (718) 784-5255 Greek education, sponsoring more student trips to Greece, as well as in Cypriots, as full E.U. members, cession talks this year. "Everyone resolving global conflict in the fu- [email protected] areas for this community's survival in America. blocked the aid measure. sees our efforts. We are assuming ture. "Each is overwhelmingly THE NATIONAL HERALD, FEBRUARY 11, 2006 VIEWPOINTS 11

Western leaders woke up in a op. The essence of colonialism is to state of shock two weeks ago: The condemn the “natives” for refusing Palestinian elections - attested to as Are we Exporting Democracy or Colonialism? to practice what we preach, while ig- free and fair by every Western ob- noring the fact that we do not prac- server - produced a landslide for Fatah, was corrupt and ineffectual the Shah in Iran, despite ship, but which lacked the tion of American Government insti- tice our preaching either. Hamas. Hamas' platform calls for at maintaining law and order. The widespread corruption, basic requirements of so- tutions - as has happened to other Finally, we as Greeks should not continuing resistance until a Pales- Palestinian people voted for clean a brutal secret police ciety. Iraqis, they be- colonial powers throughout history. forget that, to the Western Euro- tinian State is established on all of government, and law and order. We and a facade for democ- lieved, were a blank page The current controversy over peans and their cousins in America, the land of Palestine - including that grew angry because the Palestinian racy. In return for anti- for us to civilize in our im- cartoons in the Scandinavian press we are “natives” as well. How else occupied by the State of Israel. people voted out a government communist policies, we age. depicting the Prophet Mohammed could one explain the massive politi- Western leaders went through which we ourselves described as cor- supported Iran's aggres- The invasion of Iraq is another function of a colonial cal and verbal attack on the people the roof. rupt and declared no longer a “part- sion against its Arab was easy. An exhausted mentality. The cartoons which de- of Cyprus by the U.S. and some The European Commissioner ner for peace.” neighbors and helped and unpopular regime, picted Mohammed in various insult- E.U. governments for overwhelm- for External Relations Benito Fer- Western hypocrisy stems directly the Shah crush his do- whose Army was unwill- ing (and worse) scenes were origi- ingly rejecting the Annan Plan in a rero-Waldner told a BBC reporter from our inability to outgrow a colo- mestic opposition. We by Amb. Patrick N. ing to fight, fell easily to nally published in an extreme democratic, free and fair referen- that Hamas had to change its plat- nial mentality with all the paternal- praised the Shah as THEROS overwhelming firepower. rightwing, anti-immigrant Danish dum? Greece has often been victim form or the European Union would ism, arrogance and racism it brings “progressive” and Our problems arose on paper, and then repeated by a Nor- of the same hypocrisy. In 1920, punish the Palestinians for exercis- in its baggage. “modernizing pro- Special the day after the invasion: wegian paper of the same ilk. One Great Britain, angered at a monar- to The National ing their right to vote. Israel first an- We piously proclaim that democ- Western” when he, in Herald We believed that a cartoon depicted Mohammed with chist electoral victory in Greece, nounced it would break its legal racy will solve the problems of the fact, was nothing of the demonstration of massive a bomb growing out his head, and changed sides in the Greco-Turkish commitment to transfer Palestinian Middle East. In fact, when Arabs kind. Not surprisingly, aerial bombardment, the another had him complaining about War and helped cause the Asia Mi- customs receipts to the Palestinian and Muslims have a chance to vote we were caught completely off- so-called “shock and awe,” would a shortage of virgins. nor Catastrophe of 1922. Two years authority, even before Hamas could freely, they tend to throw out the guard by Khomeini's revolution, persuade Iraqis to willingly submit The newspapers intended to pro- later, the West stood aside when form a Government (apparently crooks. The Islamists' victory in and were identified by that revolu- themselves to a foreign occupation. voke, and they succeeded. The ini- Italy bombarded Corfu, killing hun- sensing the inconsistency, Israel lat- Turkey and their strong showing in tion as the enemy. We abolished the Iraqi Govern- tial reaction in the Muslim world dreds of islanders in order to force er announced it would continue pay- Egypt prove that the common fellow In the United States, then De- ment. Then we sent in a second was relatively tame; in the Gulf, it Greece to release an Italo-Albanian ments until Hamas formed a in both countries knew that their fense Secretary Cheney and the wave of invaders, a legion of twenty- manifested itself in a boycott of criminal. Government). rulers were corrupt and brutal. Un- neo-conservatives circulated a poli- something kids, as colonial adminis- Danish products (a small benefit for The colonial mentality, like Commentary in the United fortunately, the crooks are the ones cy paper in 1992 which called on the trators who took over running the Greece, which finally saw the low- racism and other evils, is alive and States was equally shrill. The well- we in the West (not just the U.S.) U.S. to use military force to reorder Iraqi Government. Like other colo- quality, but very cheap, Danish imi- well. As long as we allow our leaders known humanist, Charles support. We know what is best for the world to our liking. They argued nialists before us, we assumed that a tation of feta removed from super- to act as if we are innately superior Krauthammer, wrote in the Wash- the backward races, and do not real- that we have a monopoly on brains, 25-year-old master's candidate in market shelves). Other European to the “natives,” it will lead us from ington Post that electing Hamas ly trust their judgement. ethics and morality - not to speak for English Literature could supervise newspapers then chose to reprint one costly setback to another. Histo- proved “the complete depravity” of EARLY VICTIM overwhelming military power. The 20-year veterans of the Iraqi Min- the same offending cartoons in the ry shows that colonialism hurts not the entire Palestinian people. Den- Turkey became an early victim of elder and worldly-wise George istry of Health, for example. We name of freedom of the press which, only the occupied countries, but that nis Ross, a former U.S. Government this colonialist attitude. In 2003, the H.W. Bush suggested that the au- pushed aside the Iraqis who main- in turn, gave Islamist activists the ex- it corrupts the institutions of the official, who had once described the first truly democratic government in thors lie down and take a break; his tained their electric grid through cuse to turn out the mobs and burn colonial state itself. Are we about to Oslo Agreements as unacceptable modern Turkish history refused to son embraced it with fervor. decades of shortage and war, and embassies. The Western press is relearn that lesson again? because he had not been involved, allow the United States to invade Iraq presents the apogee of gave American companies billions now up in arms. demanded the Palestinians be pun- Iraq through its territory. Whatever America's modern embrace of colo- to set up a new electrical system. We forget Giuliani's angry reac- The Hon. Ambassador Theros ished for electing Hamas. the merits of the Turkish decision, it nialist policies. Numerous right wing While all those endeavors can be tion to an art exhibit depicting served in the U.S. Foreign Service This is not an apology for Hamas, was made by a democratically elect- think tanks published learned pa- listed as almost complete failures, Christ in obscene terms. Attorney for 36 years, mostly in the Middle but rather a comment on the contra- ed parliament. The U.S. Undersec- pers in the years leading up the war the Bush Administration continues General Ashcroft covered classical East, and was American Ambas- diction between our push to democ- retary of Defense, Paul Wolfowitz, on how American invasion and oc- to claim progress and refuses to put nude statues at the Justice Depart- sador to Qatar from 1995 to 1998. ratize the Arab World and our re- reacted by threatening to arrange cupation presented an opportunity Iraqis in real control. We have paid ment. More at home, we also forget He also directed the State Depart- fusal to accept the consequences of for the Turkish military to over- to transform Iraqi society. These pa- for it with more than 2,000 dead sol- Greek outrage over silly ignorant ar- ment's counter-terrorism office democracy. Hamas won the elec- throw the Turkish Government. pers described a nation which not diers, 8-9 thousand permanently ticles about Santa Claus which refer and holds numerous U.S. Govern- tions because our preferred party, For half a century, we supported only suffered under brutal dictator- crippled and the increasing corrup- to Saint Nicholas as a Turkish Bish- ment decorations.

I was in Cyprus the week of Jan- Furthermore, there is evidence uary 23-27, during which time Bri- surfacing that British undercover tish Foreign Secretary Jack Straw The British Foreign Secretary a Mediator? forces were involved in fomenting was visiting Cyprus on January 24 in conflict between Greek and Turkish support of a Turkish proposal for a tions for E.U. membership is that Molyviatis stated that and, in addition, is seek- British deliberately and maliciously Cypriots in 1964 because Britain did four-party high-level meeting in that is the only way to achieve a pro- the Greek Government ing the indirect, de facto set Turkey against the Greeks in Is- not want them to get together. May or June among Turkey, cess of normalization, leading be- also rejected the Turk- recognition of the occu- tanbul to raise objections to self-de- And in 1974, when Turkey in- Greece, Turkish Cypriots and fore accession - not necessarily very ish proposals. He met pied part of Cyprus,” he termination for Cyprus. Britain's vaded Cyprus, Britain refused to Greek Cypriots, coupled with a plan much before - to a complete nor- with Straw in Athens the said. actions resulted in the infamous carry out its obligation under the to open Turkish ports and airports malization of relations. I simply next day, January 26, as In Washington, Greek Turkish pogrom against the 100,000 1960 Treaty of Guarantee among to Greek Cypriot ships and planes hope that both sides will recognize part of Straw's tour. Ambassador to the Unit- Greek citizens of Turkey in Istanbul Britain, Greece and Turkey to resist (as required by the European that it is in their interests to lift the After the meeting, ed States Alexandros during the tripartite conference on the armed invaders: namely, the Union), in return for the lifting of blockages. Given the historic enmi- Molyviatis stated, “The Mallias briefed senior of- the Cyprus issue being held in Lon- Turkish armed forces. the legal restrictions on the ports ties, getting either side into a posi- conclusion is that, in ficials at the State don in late August and early Ever since 1974, as before, Bri- and airports in Cyprus' northern tion where they will start is hard go- essence, the Turkish by EUGENE T. Department, the Pen- September 1955. Britain also insti- tain has been first and foremost act- territory, which is occupied by ing,” he said. proposals do not differ ROSSIDES tagon and the National gated Rauf Denktash to attack the ing to protect what the British For- 40,000 illegal Turkish troops and I have two comments on Straw's from those tabled last Security Council on the Greek Cypriots in 1957, the first in- eign Office has called British inter- 120,000 illegal Turkish settlers. statement: May, and which led Special Greek positions. ter-communal fighting. ests, and has acted in ways as to pre- to The National Turkey's initiative, announced First, Cyprus Foreign Minister nowhere.” Herald Second, Straw and the But Britain's actions did not stop vent the Greek and Turkish Cypri- on January 17, followed Straw's ear- George Iacovou met with Straw in Molyviatis added British Government act- there. In 1963, the British misled ots from coming together. lier comments in the British House Cyprus on January 25 and told him, that the proposal of a ing as neutral mediators then President Makarios regarding If the British were really sincere of Commons on this issue. Straw, during a working luncheon, “to con- quadripartite conference revived by is a joke, since Britain is a key part their support for his proposed in their expressions of wanting a set- the British Labor Party's foreign vey to Mr. Gul (Turkey's foreign Turkey was not suitable, since the of the problem. amendments to the undemocratic tlement and helping the Turkish secretary, was answering a question minister) that his suggestion means Cyprus issue is an international one Great Britain has been the main constitution. As a result, inter-com- Cypriots improve their conditions, from a Conservative Party Member nothing,” since Turkey is obligated which is being discussed at the Unit- problem for Cyprus during its colo- munal fighting broke out again in they would call for the immediate of British Parliament, who had to lift the Turkish embargo on ed Nations level. nial period from 1870 to 1960, and late December 1963, which led to removal of Turkey's 40,000 illegal asked to be informed when in 2006 Greek Cypriot ships and planes un- Molyviatis also recalled the thereafter to 2006. It refused to give the U.N. Peacekeeping Force on occupation troops and 120,000 ille- the E.U. would review the issue of der its E.U. obligations, and there- statement by E.U. Enlargement Cyprus its freedom after World Cyprus in March 1964. gal settlers from Turkey, and for the Greek Cypriot ships and aircraft not fore is offering nothing. Commissioner Olli Rehn that War II and held onto Cyprus by As part of the 1959-60 agree- elimination of the Turkish military's being allowed into Turkish ports Straw, in typical British diplo- Turkey assumed obligations last force until it imposed the undemo- ments and constitution which was Green Line barbed wire fence and airports, as required by the E.U. matic fashion, said Gul's state- October, which it must fulfill for the cratic constitution of 1959-60 on forced on the Greek Cypriots, Bri- across Cyprus, which are the cause Straw's response was a typical ment was important and “deserves beginning of accession negotiations Greek Cypriots by the open threat tain retained two substantial areas of the Turkish Cypriots' economic British pro-Turkish response: to be taken seriously” and deliber- with the E.U. of partition if the constitution was of Cyprus, one near Limmasol and isolation and hardship. “Each side has sought to place ately avoided calling for the imme- Greek main opposition leader not accepted. one near Larnaca, as so-called “Bri- blocks in the way of the other - that diate withdrawal of the 40,000 ille- George Papandreou also rejected Greek and Turkish Cypriots had tish Sovereign Bases,” which they Mr. Rossides is President & applies to Turkey with respect to gal Turkish occupation troops and Turkey's proposals on Cyprus: lived peacefully in mixed villages have retained ever since. Britain has Founder of the American Hellenic Cyprus, and to Cyprus with respect 120,000 illegal Turkish “Turkey has undertaken certain throughout the island ever since the refused to pay rent to the Cypriot Institute in Washington, DC and a to Turkey. Part of the reason for be- settlers/colonists. obligations toward the E.U. It is British took it over from the Turks Government and owes Cyprus former Assistant Secretary of the ing so anxious to open the negotia- Greek Foreign Minister Petros trying to avoid these obligations until the mid-1950's. In 1955, the more than $2 billion. U.S. Treasury.

By Prof. Dan Georgakas expertise to influence a Greek con- Special to The National Herald stituency through a Greek newspa- Ballot Power and Greek Americans per. Did this decisively tilt the elec- This fall, all seats in the House of tion? Probably not. But the DA Representatives and one third of electoral system. Unfortunately, nation against us is long past. Greek are those in what we term the ganization willing to take this orga- took note. the seats in the Senate will be on the Greek American donors have been Americans are now a relatively af- American middle class, the eco- nizational challenge on will not only Some years ago, when Robert ballot. As has been the case too of- known to give money without get- fluent and well-educated sector of nomic sector where most Greek be doing the community a great ser- Menendez, a Cuban, was elected to ten of late, Greek America will not ting a firm political commitment in the American public which is heavi- Americans are found. Adding to vice, it is likely to experience an im- Congress, some Greek Cypriots have much electoral impact. To be return regarding community priori- ly concentrated in the professions the tax problems of Greek Ameri- pressive rise in membership and in- and their friends took it upon sure, Greek groups will be active in ties. Most glaring was the last presi- and business. Taking these factors cans is that revenue gaps at the local fluence. themselves to educate Menendez specific races, but in terms of a na- dential election, in which millions in into consideration, a viable domes- and state levels are often met by ad- The issues I have highlighted about the political realities of tional effort linked to a national donations to the incumbent presi- tic agenda would likely focus on ed- ditional nuisance taxes on small clearly are not limited to Greek Cyprus. They arranged for him to ethnic agenda, Greek America will dent were totally ignored by an ad- ucation, taxes and healthcare. business, and by soaring property Americans. Once we have a worked visit the island. Subsequently, he again be missing in action. One con- ministration which came down Public schools were a great re- taxes, measures again severely af- out our ethnic positions, we can has always voted our way on Cypri- sequence will be that our views on against the Greek view on the source for Greek Americans until at fecting the majority of Greek reach out to other organized ot matters. This past month, foreign affairs will continue to be ig- FYROM name issue immediately least the 1960's. They are no longer Americans. groups. That not only enhances our Governor Corzine appointed Me- nored. after being re-elected. In like man- so dependable, forcing the need for The quality and cost of health- chance to advance our domestic nendez junior Senator of New The circumstances for the pre- ner, Greek organizations all too of- costly private and parochial schools. care is a problem for Americans in agenda, but it brings the attention Jersey (to fill the seat Corzine va- sent situation are complicated. ten given endorsements on vague Many Greek Americans are teach- all income brackets. Professionals of those with whom we are working cated to become Governor). Rather than lament what was not statements of goodwill, rather than ers or administrators in the public and other self-employed persons onto our foreign policy positions. About ten years ago, Congress- done in the past, or what was done on past performance or firm system, and their daily lives are con- are as hard-hit as the less prosper- Given that it is unlikely a nation- man Stephen Solarz, a strong sup- poorly, we need to consider what we promises on policy. cerned with making the system ous. Small business also suffers al organization will mobilize itself porter of the Turks in regard to wish from the national government, Greek America needs a political work. Most alarming, at present, is acutely from this problem. A good in time for November, it is useful to Cyprus, had his seat redistricted in and how we might go about having agenda around which it can focus its the skyrocketing cost of higher edu- employer would want to cover em- recall some viable initiatives taken way which pit him against four the most impact. voting, donation and publicity ef- cation which can limit attendance at ployees of longstanding value, but in the recent past by individuals and poorly-financed Latino opponents Greek Americans do not have forts. The domestic component of prestige schools, and may even keep this is often financially undoable. small groups in terms of endorse- in an overwhelming Democratic electoral leverage on a national lev- such an agenda, now completely gifted individuals out of college al- Further compounding health prob- ments, education and financial aid. district. A small group of New York el. We are only a bit over a million lacking, is likely to have the most together. Commitment to afford- lems are the soaring costs for care of I take my examples from New York Greeks, mindful that the district persons in a nation of 300 million. foreign policy impact in the long able and quality education, unques- the aged, always a vital concern for and New Jersey, the states I know had few Greek voters, was smart Another demographic reality, how- run. Experience tells us that con- tionably a Hellenic virtue, would be Greeks. best. enough to raise tens of thousands ever, is that most of the million-plus cerns about Cyprus, FYROM, a key plank in any Greek American Although the average Greek Last fall, in the pages of this of dollars for the two Latinos, one Greek Americans live in the nine Kosovo and Turkey do not drive political platform. American has a vital stake in such newspaper, Nicholas Gage, wrote a of whom defeated Solarz, and is most populous and important people to the polls in large numbers The pattern of taxation which domestic issues, no Greek Ameri- strong endorsement for the re-elec- still in Congress. metropolitan regions in the nation. and usually only generate mass sup- has developed over the past quarter can organization has stepped for- tion of District Attorney Robert The elections are in November. This suggests that, even if we had port during a crisis. century has been very negative for ward to guide the shaping of a de- Morgenthau; then, in a tough pri- Greek Americans need not be irrel- block voting, electorally we are not For me to posit a domestic agen- the Greek American community. mand-specific agenda through mary contest, Gage laid out the evant. insignificant, and in some primary da for Greek America would be Briefly, the corporate share of fed- polling and conferences. The point DA's strengths as a prosecutor and contests, we could be critical. presumptuous. But I can offer some eral taxes has shrunk from over 50 here is not to endorse one or anoth- informed us that Morgenthau had a Prof. Georgakas is Director of Voting power is only one means basic observations on the kind of percent in the 1950's to under 10 er candidate or party. The idea is to long history of hiring fledgling the Greek American Studies Pro- of exerting influence, of course. Fi- agenda to which our community percent. The consumer share of tax- shape an agenda to which candi- Greek American attorneys. In ject at Queens College - CUNY and nancial campaign contributions are might respond. The period of eco- es has risen to fill the gap. Particu- dates must respond in terms of spe- short, a leading Greek American Consulting Editor of CINEASTE the heart blood of the American nomic hardships and gross discrimi- larly hard-hit in this tax turnaround cific commitments. A Hellenic or- expert on law enforcement used his magazine. 12 THE NATIONAL HERALD, FEBRUARY 11, 2006